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Childhood sweethearts Senga and Billy share a lifetime of memories – and a history of cancer. Both Senga’s mother and grandmother had breast cancer, and Billy lost his mother to ovarian cancer when he was 18. When Senga was diagnosed with breast cancer, Billy initially feared the worst. Senga’s cancer, however, was caught early due to regular high-risk screenings at Hendricks Regional Health. Today, Senga is cancer-free, and Billy is looking forward to many more years with the love of his life. Schedule your 3D mammogram at HENDRICKS.ORG/MAMMOGRAM.

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LEADING AVON years of mismanagement which left them operating behind the other agencies As the months fly by and I come closer to throughout the county. After the new the end of my first term in office, I seem leadership was put into place in 2014, to be fielding more inquiries about the Chief Sean Stoops and Assistant Chief work that’s done at the town level and Brian Nugent knew their staffing was what recent accomplishments stand out to going to be one of their biggest challenges me. Though I have learned so much and moving forward. One of my first priorities enjoyed all my experiences over the last was to begin increasing the staffing of four years, there are a few that stand out the police department to ensure our over the others. officers had the proper assistance to keep themselves and the citizens safe. When I came into office in 2015, the Over the last three years, I have fought Avon Police Department was grossly for additional staffing in our police understaffed and had suffered several department and am proud to report we Writer / Aaron Tevebaugh- Avon Town Council President

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are now up six officers from this time in 2014. In addition, the morale of the police department seems to be at an all-time high. But don’t take my word for it, just ask any of them about their thoughts. In addition to the staffing issue, I also found the police department was in need of a better way to handle the constant donations that were being made from various businesses and citizens eager to support the officers. Though this is an excellent problem to have, mixing the monies with the town revenues didn’t seem to be an efficient way to operate. I

was lucky to find a group of volunteers who were excited to support the heroes in their community and the Avon Public Safety Foundation was created. In addition to supporting the Avon Police Department, the foundation would also go on to partner with the Washington Township Fire Department and would accept and distribute donations for both agencies. I would be remiss if I did not mention the construction project I am most proud of during my time on the council, the Avon Avenue Bridge. This is a project that was 20 years in the making and cost approximately $15M. I have to smile every time I get the opportunity to drive over it because I know that no one will ever sit in traffic waiting for a train in the Town of Avon ever again. I know how inconvenient it was to wait on the trains because I would get stuck there on

"If I am lucky enough to be re-elected by the citizens of Avon this November I would spend my second term focusing on the strategic economic development of the town. " -Aaron Tevebaugh a regular basis. The traffic delays were a major source of complaints on social media. Needless to say, it was great to see the bridge finally open last November. In addition, we were able to add a trail to the east side of the bridge and extend the overall connectivity of our community. It’s amazing to see all of the bicycle traffic generated by the trail. The absolute best part of serving as the

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Avon Town Council President is the opportunity to serve as the ceremonial figure for the town. In May of 2017, the Avon Police Department dedicated their building to Indiana State Trooper Robert Lather. Trooper Lather lost his life in the line of duty during a vehicle pursuit in 1982. It was an absolute honor to read the proclamation dedicated to Trooper Lather before a standing room only crowd in Avon Town Hall and then provide

a copy of the proclamation to Trooper Lather’s family. There is also a memorial to Trooper Lather at the front door of the Avon Police Department that celebrates his life and pays homage to his ultimate sacrifice. If I am lucky enough to be re-elected by the citizens of Avon this November I would spend my second term focusing on the strategic economic development of the town. This year we hired a full-time economic development director who has been tasked with bringing the vision of Avon’s future to fruition. With open space for development on both County Roads 200 North and 100 South, we must be prepared to ensure an effective plan is in place to secure future interest. In addition, we have recently started to see the adaptation many retail outlets are making to compete with the constantly expanding e-commerce industry. Unfortunately, some retail corporations make the decision to close up shop. Because of this, we need to develop a retail marketing strategy and identify specific businesses

for us to target that Avon residents desire to have in the community. Overall, I believe we have had a great four years of productivity at the Town of Avon. I am excited to see this year’s edition of Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live in the United States and hope Avon can top the 2017 ranking of 17th. Aaron Tevebaugh is the President of the Avon Town Council as well as a Leadership and Organizational Development Advisor. He can be reached at aarontevebaugh@gmail.com.

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Williams’ life: his passion for wood. “I’ve always enjoyed the side hustle of woodworking,” says Williams, who, as a newlywed, built decks and custom furniture for friends so he could earn money to buy fun tools like screw guns and air compressors. In 1999, Williams launched his woodworking business, BGW Construction. When Williams was hired in 2000 at Plainfield High School as an English teacher and football coach, he tripled his workload. OCTOBER 2018 / AVON/PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE

Even in the summer when he wasn’t teaching, he was firing on all cylinders. “I’d have football practice in the morning, then build a deck in the afternoon,” says Williams, who landed several big jobs, including building a bar at Three Pints Brewing Company in Plainfield and a tasting room in Martinsville. “Those jobs put me on the map as a designer and architect because they were unique custom millwork projects,” says Williams, who also built a cool pirate ship at a preschool in Noblesville.

It was a productive life, but between creating lesson plans, grading papers, coaching football and running his business, he had little time for family. “My wife Karen looked at the numbers and said that the first thing to give up would be coaching,” Williams says. He did, and two years later, after 18 years of teaching at PHS, Williams quit teaching in order to devote himself to the business. Williams hired his former PHS colleague and business-savvy buddy Jason Schoeff to help run it. The pair work well together in a yin/yang sort of way. As Williams puts it, “Jason is OCD to my ADD. He’s very good with the organizational side of things.” For 50 years, his grandfather owned Williams Brothers TV and Appliances, a staple in Plainfield. “Anybody from the baby boomer generation would remember the place,” Williams says. “They were the Walmart of the town before there was such a thing.” Named after his grandfather, Williams recalls the confusion at family reunions when he was young. “Someone would yell, ‘Hey, Bob!’ and 15 people would turn around,” says Williams with a chuckle. Though his grandfather sold part of the property in the early 90s, the family still owns nine acres, two of which Williams uses for his business. He erected a 7,200 sq. ft. building (4,800 of which is used as a millwork shop). The rest is leased out for weddings and other events. In 2014, a friend asked Williams to do the carpentry work for his 30x40 ft. booth at the Indiana Flower & Patio Show. They participated in the Belgard Challenge, an attraction that pits three Central Indiana landscape designers against one another. Williams outfitted the space with 1860s barn wood, and they won the challenge. “No one else was doing barn wood back then,” Williams says. “Now it’s all the rage. I

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was an unintended trendsetter.” Though Williams gets a kick out of the fact that he’s more qualified to teach Chaucer than to build a table, he recognizes that he’s got a skill set in both. In fact, this year Williams’ business won Best in Show at the Indiana Flower & Patio Show for their barn wood pergola, hand-hewn post-and-beam construction and bar with poured concrete countertops. In 2015, a buddy of Williams’ named Jeremy Riddell, who had a bunch of old barn wood, asked Williams if he wanted to buy him out. Though Williams loved the idea in theory, in practice, he knew there was no money in it. “There’s a saying in the barn wood industry that if you want to be a millionaire selling barn wood, start out being a billionaire,” Williams says. Nevertheless, he was intrigued. He knew that barns are a bit like an endangered species. According to Williams, in 1992, there were two million antique barns in the Midwest. Ten years later, that number had dropped to 600,000 — many of them pushed over and buried. Williams loved the idea of saving the artisanship of some of these beautiful structures. “I was romantically inclined to buy Jeremy’s business, but I wanted to run it in a different way,” says Williams, who launched Hoosier Barn Heroes in 2016 and has since used the wood to create furniture and home accent pieces. The name Hoosier Barn Heroes was conceived by Williams and Schoeff, both IU fans and also fans of saving history. Customers frequently request mantles, tables and carvings. Wall art is also in high demand. For example, they created a “tree of life” piece for a family that’s 4x4 feet. “The family has lived in America for generations but has a German heritage so the tree portion above the ground is of an American flag and the roots are painted as the German flag,” says Williams, who loves to repurpose century-old wood so that it can be enjoyed by future generations.

“We’re taking down old wood that’s grey with little pieces of dirt in it. Its color has been worked on by God for the past 150 years,” Williams says. “We sand it down, put a coating of polyurethane on it, and craft this beautiful piece of art.” Though Williams thoroughly enjoyed his years of teaching and coaching, he has settled into a more balanced lifestyle now — one that enables him to spend more time with his wife and four children: Maci (22),

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This time of year, I love talking about Beasley’s Orchard and Natural Valley Ranch. And while you likely have heard of those attractions, have you heard of Hogan Farms or Who North America?

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Beasley’s Orchard Heartland Apple Festival This must-see autumn institution in Danville also hosts our county’s largest fall event, the annual Heartland Apple Festival. Always held the first two weekends in October — Oct. 6-7 and 13-14 this year —Indianapolis Monthly magazine featured this festival as one of “50 Things Every Hoosier Must Do!” Visitors can tour the orchard, take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, pick apples from the U-pick area, enjoy live entertainment, buy fresh produce and other goods in a Civil War-era barn turned rustic market or wind their way through a huge corn maze. Your children will love hay mountain, the apple cannons and Barnyard Bonanza, which features ball throws, a spider web, a huge jumping pillow and more. But you don’t have to visit Beasley’s during those two weekends to enjoy the fun as the orchard remains open every day during the fall season with many of the above activities available. 6 More Fall Events While Beasley’s and the Heartland Apple Festival may be the autumn headliner, it merely scratches the surface of fall events you can enjoy with your family. Six other favorites in October include: • Nehemiah Ranch Fall Harvest Days (Oct. 6, 13 & 20) – This free evening event on three consecutive Saturdays in Avon includes hayrides, a pumpkin patch and other activities. • Scarecrow Display (Oct. 6-28) – Beginning Oct. 6 and on display most of the month of October, the Historic Hendricks County Courthouse Square in Danville becomes a spot that repels fowl but attracts people. This annual display brings out the creative side in local businesses as they try to land their best haymakers. • The Smiley Morning Show Pumpkin Drop (Oct. 18) – This annual morning event at The Shops at Perry Crossing in AvonMagazine.com / OCTOBER 2018 / AVON MAGAZINE / 21

Plainfield never disappoints as they drop a massive pumpkin from a crane. The event includes tons of giveaways and activities. • Fall Colors Festival (Oct. 20) – Enjoy the best public place to see fall foliage in Hendricks County -- McCloud Nature Park in North Salem. This event boasts lots of fun activities including archery, tree-climbing, throwing an atlatl, operating an apple cider press, hayrides and more. • Doctoberfest (Oct. 27) – This fall celebration focuses on the TV show “Doctor Who” with a costume competition, pumpkin carving, games and much more at Who North America in Camby. More on this attraction in a moment. • Dog Daze at the Maze (Oct. 27) – Beasley’s Orchard turns its popular corn maze over to the dogs with a weekend dedicated to our four-legged friends.

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Other Fall Attractions Before I close, I wanted to briefly mention a couple of fall attractions in Brownsburg that I highly recommend. Hogan Farms has become a popular autumn spot with activities that include a huge corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo and hayrides. I took my son a few years ago, and he loved it. If you’re into horseback riding, there truly is no better season to experience a ride through the scenic woods at Natural Valley Ranch than in the fall. The Brownsburg ranch spans 70 scenic acres and offers 30, 60 and 90-minute guided trail rides along the banks of White Lick Creek. I briefly mentioned Who North America in the events above. Did you know that it is the only retail store and museum dedicated to the TV show “Doctor Who” in North America? If you love the show, venturing to this attraction in Camby should be on your bucket list. Finally, I wanted to mention that if you are looking for a fall maze that is a little different than the typical corn mazes, you need to venture out to McCloud Nature Park in North Salem. During the month of October, visitors to McCloud can experience the park’s free prairie maze with a grasshopper theme this year. For more information about any of these attractions or events or other things to do in Hendricks County, our massive Events Calendar and more, go online to VisitHendricksCounty.com.

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If your child is looking to learn a new sport or is eager to take their skills to the next level, The Academy Volleyball Club is ready to serve you. Founded in 2014 by a group of parents and coaches passionate about volleyball and possessing a desire to share the sport with others, The Academy Volleyball Club is a place where athletes of all ages learn to play, train and love volleyball. Headquartered in a 70,000 square-foot facility on the near eastside of Indianapolis, The Academy has additional locations at Grand Park in Westfield and Legacy Courts in Lafayette. “We offer opportunities to every player regardless of their experience or skill level,” says Executive Director Emily Hawthorne. “We know that every athlete is coming to us with a different story and background with the sport, so we provide several different ways for them to get involved, whether that be through one of our club teams, summer camps, beach program, little spikers or even private lessons." A quality experience is at the heart of every program at The Academy. Players ages 4 through 9 can take part in a Little Spikers clinic to learn the fundamentals of the game, while boys and girls ages 6-18 can take part in a variety of training opportunities offered year-round that will continue to build on their skills. The fall youth league is one of the club’s top youth programs, with more than 500 young athletes training each week in the fall, between the three locations. While building youth players is a focus at The Academy, their success in advancing their top players into the collegiate ranks is also a priority. Club teams allow athletes with several months of focused training, strong competition and ongoing development.

Each year, more than a dozen upperclassmen commit to continue their playing careers at the college level, a dream come true for many of them. This past season, Freshman Raven Colvin committed to Purdue University, marking the first Big Ten commitment for the young club. “We are not a one-size-fits-all organization,” Hawthorne adds. “We pride ourselves on our personalized service, welcoming atmosphere, caring staff and knowledgeable coaches who care about player development both on and off the court." Although they are one of the largest volleyball clubs in the state, they maintain the feel of a smaller, intimate club. The Academy cares about keeping costs affordable for families. while providing an exceptional experience. With its extensive fundraising programs, non-travel teams and extended payment plans, The Academy is one of the most budget-friendly clubs in Indiana and committed to making every dollar go as far as possible. “The Academy has been a home away from home for my daughter and family these past few years,” says Robin Snyder, mother of Jill, a club player. Not only have her skills improved, but her confidence, knowledge and love of the game have increased as well. We can really tell that the coaches care about their athletes and the gyms have such a welcoming atmosphere. Being a part of The Academy family has been such a positive thing for us.” For those wanting to become a part of a club team at The Academy, your opportunity is quickly approaching. Club tryouts for 2nd to 8th graders begin in mid-October at all locations. Tryouts for 9th– 12th graders begin in early November. All locations also provide free pre-tryout open gyms this fall, to encourage athletes and their families to visit the facilities, meet coaches and train with some of their top youth and club coaches. The Academy Volleyball Club is located at 6635 E 30th St. Suite B, Indianapolis. Information on all three locations can be found online at theacademyvolleyball.com or by giving them a call at 317-545-3880.

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CANDLELIGHT THEATRE at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site 1230 N. Delaware Indianapolis, IN 46202 317-631-1888 candlelighttheatre.org

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CHANGING THE WAY PEOPLE EXPERIENCE HISTORY AND THE THEATRE When you visit Candlelight Theatre at a stunning Italianate mansion in historic downtown Indianapolis, you experience a piece of history that will likely stick with you forever. As a guest, you get to sit in the same room former U.S. president Benjamin Harrison sat in when he lived in the home.

More than 15 years ago, Creative Director Donna Wing performed at the Harrison’s national historic landmark residence for a Halloween event. She had dreamt of starting her own theatre company, and she had been looking for a distinctive venue. Wing, a former dancer, actor and model in New York and Tulsa, had an epiphany walking through the home. “This would be an awesome place to perform theatre,” she realized.

It is a unique partnership between the theatre company and the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. Candlelight Theatre is the only program in the country performing staged theatre in a former U.S. President’s home.

Instantly Wing began to visualize an audience immersed in the rooms and what it would look like to perform there. It all came together in her mind. Her dreams were further validated when she later realized that President Harrison’s wife, Caroline, actually

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hosted theatre performances in the home. “Caroline had a wagon placed in the library and they were performing by candlelight,” says Wing in regards to the inspiration for the theatre’s name. After a 90-minute meeting with the former Presidential Site CEO Phyllis Geeslin, Candlelight Theatre opened its curtains a year later in 2004. Since that time, the partnership has continued to flourish and grow. In 2014, Wing and new CEO Charles Hyde discussed how to further increase Candlelight Theatre’s impact. That conversation resulted in doubling annual productions.

Wing is proud of the partnership and the success that the Candlelight Theatre has experienced in the last 15 years. “As a national landmark, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site attracts people from all over the globe,” she says. “This venue is unlike any other in the world.” For more information about the Candlelight Theatre and where you can purchase tickets, visit CandlelightTheatre.org or call 317-631-1888 and make plans to attend a performance during the 2018-2019 season. All proceeds go right back to the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.

Wing, joined by Playwright in Residence James Trofatter, along with seasoned actors, now produce four plays a year at the Candlelight Theatre. They offer a combination of distinctive mysteries, comedies and historically-inspired plays brought together with ambient candlelight. It all comes together to create a one of a kind experience that keeps patrons coming back. These high quality productions are unique in style and theme, and almost always sell out. Fall performances have a ghostly, Halloween theme where audiences experience the entire mansion. Winter features favorite holiday traditions and folklore. The spring production includes a full evening of theatre with three short-act mysteries performed intimately, each using a room in salon style. Summer is hosted either at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site or a specially selected satellite location where guests are seated in a traditional theatre setting for a full-length play. With a nationally-significant collection of over 10,000 artifacts, and 75-80% of the furnishings in the home original to the Harrison family, this accredited museum exudes special authenticity as a theatre venue. The original furniture in the home has been maintained and is kept in the rooms for guests to see during the performances. The furnishings serve as a stage unlike any other, and add a deep layer of history to the overall experience. The combination of venue and unique theatre offerings have built a strong local following. Season ticket holder Marian Haerle is one of many who keep coming back. “I enjoy theater as well as history,” Haerle says. “Candlelight Theatre allows me to combine great acting in a historical setting. I am always excited to share the experience with family and friends. I have gone so far as to become a member of the Benjamin Harrison [Presidential Site] and a season ticket holder for the theatre. The theatre is not only entertaining but gives me a chance to learn as well.”

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With the hot summer days comes a slight tendency to desire her to come to an end. Fall brings such a welcome relief to Indiana gardeners. It is the most glorious season for Hoosiers, what with the fall color and fun autumn weekends with tailgates and bonfires. If autumn were a family member, she would most certainly be your mom. She is beautiful, full of activity, brings a wonderful harvest to the family dinner table and swift to teach us to prepare for the

Autumn rains and chilly nights bring on a quick shift in the amount of time left to complete our many outdoor tasks before the hustle of the holiday season begins. This is the time to pack it up, folks! Putting the garden to ‘bed’ for a long winter’s nap is important to her health and important to the abundance of success for the following spring growing season. Remove any plant foliage that has gone to INDY METRO / OCTOBER 2018 / TownePost.com

seed and died back, if left in the garden it will create disease and fungus. No one likes fungus among us! Mulch over any tender perennials so that the winter’s freezing and thawing won’t make the root balls of the plants heave up close to the surface, which then allows them to freeze and die. One of my favorite tasks is planting an abundance of spring flowering bulbs, do you know why? Because I constantly forget what I have planted and where, then when spring comes it is a wonderful surprise.

Croms, however, I make sure I lift and sort out the old from the new croms, let them dry a bit and store them in a box of sawdust indoors, away from varmints. This allows the flowers, like your gladioli and begonias, to stay healthy for the spring planting season to come. Now, a quick word on chemicals, not all are terrible and some are utterly necessary if you want to grow flowers, like roses. But find organic types if you can. And please note that using last year’s chemicals only creates a stronger infestation, due to the fact that a weakened, older chemical is easier to survive as a beetle and strengthens the insect’s resolve, manifesting in a resistant strain of insect that can beat the system. Water features, ponds and fountains need to be cleaned out of autumn falling leaves, drained and covered. I keep our pond running with a heater for the winter, it is always so beautiful when the ground is covered in snow. I use nice hunter green tarps with elastic cords to cover our fountains for the winter, this way it is not too unsightly. Cuttings from the plants you love are a wonderful way to keep the garden growing indoors during the long winter months. I bring indoors some tender annuals and make cutting of my Coleus, Salvia and Hydrangeas. I place the cutting in a terra cotta pot and place in a sunny window. Keeping everything well watered. You will have new garden family members in no time. Enjoy these glorious months ahead, get outdoors and get busy. Wash windows to let in the abundant sunshine and fill your family harvest table with delicious meals of soups and stews. Keep visiting the farmer’s markets as they come to a close and mostly give thanks. Be proud to be a Hoosier, because we truly live in one of the most beautiful spots on the planet. Just all a part of helping you all, “Grow a More Beautiful Life!”

FALL GARDEN CHECK LIST • Compost your annuals • Plant a multitude of spring flowering bulbs • Save seeds from flower heads, dry on newspaper and store airtight • Journal the year’s successes, failures and needed changes • Keep up with leaf removal • Fall application of lawn weed and feed • Empty gardening containers, disinfect well and store • Cut dried Hydrangeas and bring indoors for fall arrangements • Service outdoor equipment • Sharpen, oil and store gardening tools • Add good compost to the garden beds & turn under • Wash windows to let as much sunshine in for winter months • Drain hoses and turn off spigots to prevent freeze • Make any outdoor repairs now • Roast some marshmallows

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When Megan and Brandon Paschal stepped inside the natatorium, their stomachs were all aflutter as they anticipated what their son, Nolan, might experience. Nolan, 6 years old at the time, was born with Williams Syndrome, a condition characterized by issues such as cardiovascular disease, developmental delays and learning challenges. Ever since he was young, he gravitated towards sports, but with his condition, it was difficult for him to play in organized leagues. So when he asked to participate in swimming, his parents signed him up for Optimist Miracle Movers (OMM), a program formed in 2010 that invites athletes with special needs to play organized sports, including basketball,

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athletics,” Megan says.

Athletes up to age 21 of varying needs and ability levels are paired with a one-on-one “buddy” who acts as a mentor throughout that session to assist during practices and games.

For several years, Nolan has participated in swimming through OMM. He walks in, meets up with his buddy and off they go. “There are no explanations or stares or giggles when he gets loud and excited or says something silly or inappropriate,” Megan says. “OMM is a place that just gets it.”

“I sat in one of the chairs to watch — not follow, chase or correct. After an hour, I leaned over to Brandon and said, ‘These are our peeps,’” recalls Megan, noting that often in the land of special needs parenting, misunderstanding, lack of empathy and isolation set it, leaving parents feeling out of place themselves. “With OMM, parents can observe their child while he or she is getting access to OCTOBER 2018 / AVON/PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE

Anna Sparks, mother to 9-year-old Aaron, agrees. Aaron has participated in OMM for four years — all the while having the same buddy Brayden, who is now in high school. “When Aaron sees Brayden, he’s super excited, and Brayden feels the same way,” Anna says. “I think it’s a life-changing experience for both of them.”

Not only have the kids made great connections but so have the parents. “We’ve built a community as we’ve gotten to know other moms and dads,” Anna says. “In fact, we’ve started a Life Group where we gather for Bible study and other activities.” Each sport lasts four to six weeks long. Basketball takes place in the winter, soccer in the spring, softball in the fall and swimming in the spring and fall. “Aaron did Upward basketball for a couple of years, but as the kids got older, it became evident he couldn’t participate in that any longer as he couldn’t keep up with the skill levels,” Anna says. “But he still really wanted to play. OMM has made it possible for him to continue doing what he loves.” The children who participate in OMM struggle with a variety of issues, including autism, Down syndrome and a number or rare genetic syndromes such as Williams

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Though volunteers only have to commit to one session, many of them find that they so enjoy the interaction with their athlete that they stay on as a volunteer for many years. “The bonds that develop are super special,” Karen says. “We have pairings that become like little buddy soulmates. They connect in a way that’s hard to describe.”

They also rely on volunteers as the program wouldn’t be possible without them. Because each child has a buddy, if there are 24 athletes, that means the program needs 24 volunteer buddies. OMM also has three swim coaches, two basketball coaches, a soccer coach, a softball coach, and a volunteer coordinator.

Many of the volunteers research their buddy’s disorder, and it’s not unusual for them to even pursue careers in health care or educational fields—e.g., nursing, occupational therapy, special ed teaching — because of the connection made at OMM. Karen notes that programs like this continually draw families to an area.

“We have a lot of people wearing a lot of different hats,” says Karen Cravotta, OMM’s program director, who is always on the lookout for additional helpers.

“When parents know they’re facing a lifetime of special needs, they want to plan ahead,” Karen says. “They look at schools and outside support systems and programs like this so they can give their child the best

opportunities for success.” OMM has partnered with the Richard A. Carlucci Recreation and Aquatic Center for the swimming sessions. Basketball takes place at the Plainfield Community Middle School gymnasium. In 2014, OMM built the Al & Jan Barker Sports Complex Miracle Field south of 40 off Vestal Road for softball and soccer. Swimming takes place on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30. Soccer is on Saturdays at 11 a.m. Softball and basketball are on Sundays. Some athletes participate in all four sports while others do just one or two. “A child might find the pool to be really loud with too many distractions, but that same child might love getting out on the basketball court and passing the ball to his friends,” says Karen, who time and again has been inspired by the progress she sees kids make as they move through the sessions.

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For example, she’s seen children who were utterly terrified of water progress to the point of being excited to get in. Karen, a mother of three — Joslyn (8), Elise (6) and Tyce (1) — sometimes has difficulty juggling her hectic life with the hours of volunteer work. “When I’m frustrated about how I’m going to get everything done, I ask myself why I’m doing this,” Karen says. “Then I see a child put his head underwater for the first time and I’m like, ‘Yup, that’s why.” She also recalls an amazing boy named Joey who had endured major surgery and was working on walking. “He’s in the wheelchair most of the time, but during one softball game, he used his walker to walk from third base to home,” Karen says. “Everyone was going crazy cheering for him.” Last summer, Megan’s son Nolan began asking to play basketball with OMM. She wondered if his desire to play might run its course but Nolan persisted. That’s when she and her husband offered to coach while their daughters acted as buddies for the program. “I think Brandon, the girls and I have gotten more out of volunteering than the kids,” Megan says. “OMM is allowing kids, parents and siblings to enjoy different sports in a safe and understanding environment. It’s been a deep blessing to our family.” Registrations for each OMM sport opens one month prior to the start of each individual sport season. For additional info, visit plainfieldoptimistclub.com/ miraclemovers.

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When local mom Megan Delaney first gave birth in 2008 at IU Health West Hospital in Avon, she never imagined she’d be back every year since to do the same, but that’s the way her big, beautiful life has played out — to create a big, beautiful family. And she couldn’t be happier, having given birth this past July to her ninth child — a daughter named Sloane. She and her husband Sean’s other children are Coyle (9), Shea (8), Cayce (7), Cael (6), Quinn (5), Brynn (3), Colyn (2) and Cadyn (17 months).

Though nurses in the maternity ward are taking bets on whether Megan will return next year to make it an even 10, one thing is certain: the Delaneys feel beyond blessed.

Megan, who has essentially been pregnant for a decade, doesn’t mind the physicality of the pregnancy. Nor does she mind the chaos of a growing family — in fact, she thrives on it.

“It’s a team effort, for sure,” says Megan, who is grateful to Sean for playing a big role in the day-to-day life of their family. “I couldn’t do this if it weren’t for him.”

“We have two quotes hanging in our home that nicely sums up our household,” Megan says. “One is, ‘Normal around here is just a setting on the dryer.’ The other is, ‘Some call it chaos — we call it family.’”

Though Sean works a full-time job in sales and engineering, he is sure to be present for meals, sports practices and morning and afternoon routines.

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Though pandemonium reigns, Megan has found the secret to enjoying a slice of morning calm is to get organized the night before by packing lunches and setting out clothes, shoes

and hair bows. They also stagger their morning wake-up routines to keep the line for the bathroom to a minimum. “Don’t get me wrong. We’re never early birds to anything,” Megan says. “My husband jokes that loading the car or getting the kids ready for bed is like landing a 747 in that we have to start planning our approach well in advance.” Thankfully, the older offspring are now able to assist with things like rocking, burping and changing the babies — a responsibility they relish. Family and friends also pitch in — especially Sean’s father and Megan’s mother. They often split up the tribe so no one person is responsible for nine children. “Not many people can handle all of them at once,” says Megan, noting that although she attempts to plan a monthly date night with her hubby, realistically that happens just once or twice a year. “It usually involves dinner and a trip to Sam’s Club,” says Megan with a chuckle. “But that counts if I get to enjoy adult conversation without being interrupted 50 times.” Both Megan and Sean grew up in large families — four children on both sides, each with two boys and two girls. But that’s nothing compared to their parents. Sean’s dad comes from a family of nine. Megan’s dad was one of 12 and her mom was one of 10. “My granddad sends me a big bouquet of flowers every year when I give birth,” Megan says. “This year Sloane became his 78th greatgrandchild!” Though the Delaney’s knew they wanted a big family when they got married, they never had a set amount in their heads. As if nine children doesn’t keep them busy enough, last Christmas the family adopted two Mini Goldendoodle puppies. “It was my husband’s idea,” Megan says. “And he insisted we get two because he was afraid one wouldn’t survive all the attention.” Speaking of attention, the couple sometimes tires of fielding the same questions and

comments from passerbys such as, “Wow, are they all yours?” or “Woah, you’re nuts!” They do, however, hear plenty of kind comments as well, often from older generations who encourage the family to appreciate every minute. “They tell us what a blessing the children all are and how lucky we are,” Megan says. “And they’re right.” Nurses at IU Health West have told Megan the same about her nine easy-peasy smooth as silk deliveries. That’s due, in large part, to the tremendous care Megan has always received at the hospital. “IU Health West feels like home to me,” she says. “I can’t imagine giving birth anywhere else.”

“Megan has been an inspiration to many of the moms in our breastfeeding support group.”

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The couple does their best to make every dollar stretch given the various expenses children bring, including food, doctor visits, school tuition and sports registration fees. Though Megan occasionally ventures out in public with all the troops in their 12-passenger van (“You can’t miss us!” jokes Megan), she readily admits to adoring the curbside grocery pick-up systems that are now offered at several stores.

Then there are the pitifully sick pics. Though thus far the family has not experienced any terribly contagious illnesses that have, one by one, wiped out the entire clan.

“The kids like to help the employees load the van and look at all the stuff as it comes in,” Megan says. “I like not having to battle the aisles with nine kids in tow.”

And that’s true when everyone is healthy as well. Megan and Sean carve out individualized time with each of their children so none of them feels neglected. “So far, there’s not much jealousy among them,” says Megan, though she admits that in the presence of nine children, there’s always a playmate nearby.

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“We sanitize like crazy and keep the sick one isolated from the others,” Megan says. “The hardest part of the sickness challenge is making sure you’re giving equal attention to every one of them.”

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ach year since the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA facility first opened its doors in 2011, they have hosted a fun-filled Halloween Extravaganza that is open to the community. Through the years, it has evolved in an effort to make it better and better. For instance, they used to transform one of their rooms into a haunted house but now set up outdoor scare stations instead. “In past years, we’ve tried to do something out of the ordinary when it comes to offering some sort of scary thing,” says Alysson Baise, Senior Youth & Family Director at Hendricks Regional Health YMCA. “We try to add a twist to it every year.” A fan favorite is the haunted hayrides, complete with roaming zombies and the notorious maniac wielding a

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come just to watch their grandkids get scared.” Children with special needs are welcome with open arms. “We love to have special needs kids be a part of all of our programs,” Baise says. “We modify a couple of things to make it enjoyable for them. We are always super happy to share that excitement with them.” Baise encourages members to invite along non-member friends and family to see what the YMCA is all about. The event, which typically draws between 250-300 people, costs just $5 per YMCA member or $8 for guests. Children two and under are free. You can pre-register or pay at the door. The Halloween Extravaganza will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, October 26 — the last weekend of fall break. Hendricks Regional Health is located at 301 Satori Parkway, Suite 120 in Avon. For more information, visit hendricks.org.

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