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REACHING THE ENDZONE: FORMER COLT JIM SORGI TALKS LIFE AFTER FOOTBALL & LIVING IN HENDRICKS COUNTY
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A Day in the Life of An Avon Bus Driver Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing
Mikey Rawlinson began working as a substitute custodian in 1981 before moving into maintenance. A few years later he became the Director of Maintenance for the Avon Community School Corporation and did that for the next three decades. Five years ago, he inherited transportation as well and is now Avon’s Director of Transportation and Maintenance. When Rawlinson first started, Avon’s transportation department had a total of 17 buses. Today, that number has grown to 130, transporting an average of 7,500 students daily.
“Our bus drivers are a great service to our community, but in many ways, it’s an unheralded job,” Rawlinson says. Every morning all bus drivers report to work 20 minutes prior to departure for their pretrip inspection where they check that lights, brakes, turn signals, stop arms, emergency doors and other safety features are working properly. During the winter, they also have to leave time to scrape snow and ice off of windshields. For the most part, a driver is assigned the same morning and afternoon routes so that students can get to know their drivers and 8 / AVON MAGAZINE / NOVEMBER 2018 / AvonMagazine.com
vice versa. This is key especially for those children who have a rough home life or even just had a difficult day at school. “There are occasions where the best part of a student’s day is getting on that bus and interacting with their driver,” Rawlinson says. “The drivers love checking in with their students — ‘Oh, you got a haircut!’ or ‘Where did you get those shoes?’ Just simple things that let the children know they’re important.” The Avon Community School Corporation has more than 100 drivers, both for general education and special needs, who receive extra training. In addition, in November all
Avon bus drivers will receive CPR training thanks to funding from the Avon Education Foundation (AEF). “We’re thankful to AEF for funding this vital training resource,” says Rawlinson, noting that though the public may think bus driving is simply picking up and dropping off students, it’s really much more complicated than that.
On a school bus, the driver has the same authority as a teacher in a classroom. The difference between a school bus and a classroom is that you have twice the students and they’re all behind you. - Mikey Rawlinson
“If you were to dissect the transportation department, you would find that almost every area is very precise,” Rawlinson says. When he arrives at work at 5:45 a.m., the morning dispatcher is already there, juggling next steps when drivers call in sick. “Since we don’t have time to call back-up drivers, we have a bench of spare drivers — kind of like a football team — that we pull from to fill in,” Rawlinson says. Given that it’s impossible for one person to interact with 100-plus drivers a day, the corporation hires five savvy and experienced lead drivers, each of whom oversees 25 drivers. Then there are routers whose job it is to create the 400-plus routes that run each day. These routers not only assign groups of students to specific buses in the most efficient way possible but they also direct the bus drivers in how they run that route. For instance, they always try picking up students on the door side of the bus so that children aren’t crossing county roads. According to Rawlinson, Avon buses log more than a million miles a year. In addition to their daily routes, they do 2,000-plus field trips and extracurricular activities annually. Trying to organize all of that is no easy task, especially since a lot of things get assigned in the eleventh hour. “The folks in our office are tremendous,” Rawlinson says. “I don’t know of a time that we’ve not been able to find a driver for a lastminute trip.”
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In addition, in the 38 years he’s been employed by Avon, Rawlinson has never seen a day where they’ve closed school because they couldn’t get buses out. AvonMagazine.com / NOVEMBER 2018 / AVON MAGAZINE / 9
“It’s a testament not only to our transportation and maintenance crew but also to our custodial team who clear sidewalks as all of the snow plowing around the schools is done inhouse with our own trucks,” Rawlinson says. In the winter, when the temperature drops below 15 degrees, the head mechanic comes in to ensure buses are properly warmed up. Rawlinson and the superintendent drive the county roads to be sure they’re safe. After receiving the road report, the superintendent has a conference call with other superintendents in the area to make a call regarding closures. “There’s so much behind-the-scenes stuff most people aren’t unaware of,” says Rawlinson, who maintains that the reason the whole operation runs so smoothly boils down to tremendous employees — everyone from drivers to aids to routers to payroll personnel. When it comes to a school bus driver’s greatest challenge, roundabouts likely top the list. That’s partly because many people don’t know that it’s both dangerous and illegal to pass a bus in a roundabout. Then there are the impatient drivers who try to get around a bus when the stop arm is extended. “I’ve seen people who have passed buses on the right. I’ve seen drivers jump the curb and go through a yard,” Rawlinson says. “We’ve also had accidents where students on the bus see that the reason a car hit the bus is because the driver was texting.” It’s also good for folks to be cognizant of the fact that a school bus is 40 feet long. There’s 8 feet to the bus behind the rear axle so when 10 / AVON MAGAZINE / NOVEMBER 2018 / AvonMagazine.com
that turns, the part of that bus that’s behind the axle swings into the adjacent lane. Bottom line: exercise patience and give buses space. Think about how difficult it is to concentrate in your own car with just a handful of passengers. What if you had 78 kids in your backseat? To navigate a large vehicle, pay attention to the road, be a defensive driver and still act as an authority figure to your students is multitasking at its best. “On a school bus, the driver has the same authority as a teacher in a classroom,” Rawlinson says. “The difference between a school bus and a classroom is that you have twice the students and they’re all behind you.” Though bus drivers don’t have eyes in the back of their heads, every bus is equipped with cameras, which helps minimize behavior issues, including roughhousing and bullying. The buses have been equipped with VHS tapes for years, but today’s digital videos are crystal clear. “We can zoom in so much that we can read the book the student is reading,” Rawlinson says. Bus drivers remind students that they’re being recorded. “It’s a great deterrent in reducing problems like throwing bottles or hurling things out a window,” Rawlinson says. “I don’t think every driver tries to subdue horseplay as long as it’s fun.” Cameras also come in handy when the department gets a call from a parent, relaying a story of something that their child told them happened on the bus. The department reviews footage to determine the story’s accuracy. “These cameras offer protection for the parent, the student and the driver because cameras tell the truth every time,” says Rawlinson, who likens the transportation office to the old television show “Taxi.”
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Brian Legg was just four years old when he first rode in his father’s prized 1969 Mach1 428 Cobra Jet Mustang. The rides continued and before long, he was a bonafide car buff. “It was such a fun car. Dad drove the wheels off it,” Legg says. “It was better than any roller coaster ride at Disney World or King’s Island.” By the time he reached high school, Legg was itching to own a Mustang of his own. When he turned 16, however, his dad encouraged him to buy an old pick-up truck as a fixerupper. It served to be a wonderful father-son bonding project. “That truck ended up being a pretty cool ride,” Legg says. The Mustang, on the other hand, which he finally obtained in college, “turned out to be a hornets’ nest of problems.” Legg earned a business degree from IUPUI, married his beautiful wife Karyn, and in 1998, with his bride’s blessing,
began modifying Mustangs as a hobby and selling them for a small profit. He got the idea from reading about two brothers on the west coast who crafted a DIY Kit car by providing customers with everything they needed except an engine, transmission and rear end. When Legg assembled his first Kit car — a 1967 Shelby Cobra replica — he was over the moon.
One day Karyn said, “You should build another car.” So he did — this time a blue 1965 Shelby Daytona Coupe. With only six of these vehicles made, he suspected that supply and demand meant that the market would be hot. He was right. In 2013, the happy buyer came from Asheville, North Carolina. He’s also had customers in Canada and Mexico.
“I couldn’t believe it started,” he says. “I couldn’t believe it moved. I couldn’t believe it turned. I thought, ‘Wow, this must have been how the Wright brothers felt when they built their first airplane.’”
After experiencing so much success, an old high school friend encouraged him to turn his life’s passion into a side business. Legg, who works full-time at Indiana Oxygen, liked the idea and earlier this year opened Legacy Motorsports. He knew that to interest buyers, he would need to create cars with universal appeal in terms of color, interior, tires and stripes.
When he sold it on eBay in 2005, he had 5060 bidders clamoring to get their hands on it. Ultimately, it went to a man in Tokyo. “I assumed some retired guy from Missouri would buy it and I’d have visitation rights to it,” says Legg with a chuckle. After putting his blood, sweat and tears into the automobile, it was tough to say goodbye. He thought he’d build another right away, but life got busy with work and family (he and Karyn have two daughters: Emma and Sarah, now 20 and 18, respectively). Before he knew it, six years had passed.
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“Hey, you’re asking someone to spend $70,000-$100,000 so they get to be picky,” says Legg, who knows full well that “if you build it, they won’t always come.” “You’ve got to appeal to the masses because if you go out on a limb creatively, you just narrowed your margin,” says Legg, noting that the really fun part is sitting down with the customers and mapping out their dreams, much like a home builder. Though customers make choices based on their personal preferences, Legg reminds them of the dollars and the sense behind every decision.
“Purple may be your favorite color, but if I paint your car purple and you decide to sell it a few years down the road, you won’t make big money on it,” Legg says. “On the other hand, black ones, blue ones silver ones you might make $5,000.” The process of building a custom car typically takes between 700-900 hours or nine months. It seems appropriate that it takes the same amount of time to grow a baby given that Legg’s customers want to baby their precious vehicles. “This is a recession-proof industry, really, because if guys have two nickels to rub together, they’re going to throw it at their motorcycle or automobile,” Legg says. Some people try their hand at building their own but don’t find the process to be enjoyable the way Legg does. “There’s definitely more to this gig than two guys working out of a garage,” he says, quick to point out that his shop is not an
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hen my children were young and I was trying to teach them proper behavior for play inside the house, my ongoing mantra was, “Don’t hit. Don’t kick. Don’t throw.” Not so for Jim Sorgi, who played for the Indianapolis Colts from 2004 to 2009 as Peyton Manning’s backup quarterback. He spent much of his childhood hitting, kicking and throwing, and it served him well. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Sorgi was the only boy living in a house with four sisters. Now the tables have turned as he’s raising three boys—Jimmy (12), Jackson (10) and Jace (4) — with his wife, Lana. Growing up, Sorgi always had a ball in his hands — usually baseball or basketball, as football wasn’t his favorite initially. “I was a tall third-grader so they asked me to play defense, but I wasn’t big and there was a lot of hitting and physical play,” says Sorgi, who quit, then picked up the sport again in middle school. Though he was still tall and thin, this time around he played wide receiver and running back, which was much more to his liking. In ninth grade, he transitioned to quarterback. Though he was thriving in football, he still played basketball and baseball all through high school. “Football is more of a physical game. Baseball is a game of finesse,” Sorgi says. “Basketball is working in synchronicity. But they all teach something about working as a team.” That’s why Sorgi is a big believer in kids pursuing multiple sports. “Being able to switch gears and execute different game plans in order to achieve a goal translates to every aspect of life,” he says. In his youth, Sorgi didn’t know what his path looked like. He simply knew he had an affinity for sports. “I loved the kind of chess match — the game
within the game, so to speak,” says Sorgi, who played for the University of Wisconsin. After graduation, he got drafted by the Colts in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL draft. In 2010, he signed with the New York Giants. After injuring his right shoulder, however, he was placed on season-ending injury reserve and the following year was released from his contract. Though he hoped to get signed elsewhere following surgery, it wasn’t meant to be. “Every little boy who plays sports dreams of becoming a professional athlete,” Sorgi says. “I got to live that dream in the NFL. We all wish we could play for 20 years, but seven is good.” As Sorgi settled into the second chapter in
his life, he moved back to Hendricks County (the family had previously lived in Avon when he played for the Colts but now resides in Brownsburg, his wife’s hometown). “This seemed like a good place to live,” Sorgi says. “A lot of my former teammates feel the same way about the Indianapolis area. It’s clean and full of friendly people.” Plus, now he has more time to coach his sons’ sports teams and take his kids hunting and fishing. Sorgi, who used to vacation at his grandparent’s cabin in northern Michigan, was forced to take a sabbatical from hunting when he was playing pro football because the two seasons overlapped. AVON/PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE / NOVEMBER 2018
He still stays plenty busy with multiple work endeavors. Sorgi started doing pre-season television games in 2012 — the first year Andrew Luck was with the Colts. He’s now in his sixth year acting as color commentator for the radio — a job that entails doing pregame and post-game segments, along with a Monday evening radio show where he discusses the previous day’s game. He’s often asked why he doesn’t pursue a job with CBS or the NFL Network. It’s simple, he’s perfectly content with where he is. “I get to call the game of football on the radio while rooting for the team I formerly played for,” Sorgi says. “It’s a blast.”
In college, Sorgi majored in Business Management, a degree he never thought he’d use once he got drafted. He was wrong. In 2013, he launched Sorgi Sports with business partner Joey Vandever, an Avon resident who played in the MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals. The pair provides physical therapy and skills improvement equipment to the general public at an affordable price. “Everyone deserves to get back to good health, back to work, back to life as quickly as possible, whether you’re a professional athlete or not,” Sorgi says. Throughout his career, Sorgi has witnessed guys who have endured concussions and other painful injuries. Some have suffered memory loss and have had to retire early. He’s pleased, however, to see that the league is proactively taking steps to make the game safer by implementing new rules and regulations about hitting. For instance, players can no longer use the crown of their helmet to make a tackle on any part of the body, nor can they drive a player into the ground or hit a defenseless player without reason. “These new rules are all designed to protect the guys so they don’t get injured or sustain concussions that could affect them down the line,” Sorgi says. “The NFL is also eliminating getting a running start on kickoffs and double-team blocks on kick-off returns.” When Sorgi thinks back to his younger years, he recalls many sports idols he’s admired such as Ken Griffey Jr., who played 22 years in Major League Baseball. “He looked like he was always having fun,” Sorgi says. His football fave is Barry Sanders, a running back who played for the Detroit Lions. “I loved when he would score a touchdown and there wasn’t a whole lot of flash,” Sorgi says. “He would just hand the ball to the official and sit down. I respected that.”
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Sorgi appreciates seeing teammates bond as it inevitably steps up their performance. During Sorgi’s six years with the Colts, he was fortunate to not witness much turnover. “In the NFL, there’s always the distinct possibility that guys you count on are there one day, gone the next,” Sorgi says. “That makes it hard for a team to mesh. Luckily, we kept most of our guys around.” Sorgi’s best memories center around the team’s camaraderie. “It’s the bus rides, the plane rides, the locker room, smoking cigars after a big win, going to the Kentucky Derby after we won the Super Bowl [XLI against the Chicago Bears],” Sorgi says. “Those moments stick with you. They’re the ones that you wish you could go back and relive all over again.”
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“Music was always a big part of my life,” recalls Meaghan Molsberry, who grew up in western Montana. “We’d have these big family gatherings where we’d all square dance.” Dancing was in her blood but unfortunately there was no access to dance studios in her rural community. When she was two years old, however, her family relocated to Indiana. No sooner had her mom, Dionne, unpacked the boxes did she have Meaghan enrolled in tap class. Dance lit a fire within her that has only grown over time. By the time she was 18, Meaghan was teaching
several genres of dance, though jazz and musical theatre were her favorites. She majored in theatre dance at Ball State University, expanding her knowledge base as she studied various jazz innovators like Fosse and Luigi. She also had the honor of training under renowned choreographers Mia Michaels and Tyce Diorio. “I grew up in just one studio so in college I soaked up knowledge like a sponge,” says Meaghan, who first started working at Premier Academy of Performing Arts in Avon five years ago. Both she and Dionne are full-time employees at Wayne Township Schools. Dionne, in her 29th year, works AVON/PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE / NOVEMBER 2018
as secretary for administration over testing while Meaghan, in her 12th year, works in the career center. When Premier’s former owner was preparing to move to Florida, she asked Meaghan if she would be interested in buying the place. It was a no-brainer for Meaghan who instantly knew this was what she was born to do. Her first task as owner involved putting her mom at the front desk. “Growing up, mom worked the front desk at the dance studio I attended,” Meaghan says. Dionne was eager to be back in a studio. “I like to pretend I’m a dancer,” says Dionne
WHY STUDENTS LOVE TO TRAIN AT PREMIER “I dance to make new friends, build my confidence, and relax. At Premier they make everyone feel welcome, no matter your skill level or age.” Amanda, age 14 “What I love about Premier is that not only do they help you grow as a dancer with technique, flexibility, style and confidence, but they also welcome you. They make you feel a part of a family bond that is strong and unbreakable.” Mona, age 15 “I dance not because of how good I am at it but because of who it makes me.” Dakota, age 11 “I have a good chance at making new friends, having fun and learning new dances.” Daphne, age 8 “The teachers and students are all very fun and outgoing. Premier is another home to me.” Alaina, age 11 “Premier is a place where I can be myself and have fun. At Premier, I know I’m not only growing as a dancer but as a person, too.” Allison, age 14 “Premier isn’t just a dance team, we are family, and Premier is my second home. They are the reason I love to dance.” Haley, age 16 “Premier isn’t always about making a win, it’s about making a family.” Addison, age 11
with a chuckle. “My favorite thing though is to hug the students and be their biggest cheerleader.” Students at Premier, who range in age from 18 months to 60 years, may take tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical and musical theatre. Premier currently employs 12 teachers with diverse backgrounds and strengths. One was part of a ballet company. Another was a Rockette. One was a gymnast who took up dancing later in her career. Another is a graphic artist who designs the programs for Premier’s recitals. Two are former members of the Avon High School Dance team. One was a former dancer on the WNBA Fever Inferno Hip Hop Dance Team. Meaghan also has several nurses and moms on staff. “It’s good for the girls to have such diverse role models,” says Meaghan, who in her youth didn’t dance competitively but rather did performance dancing for Riley Hospital, autism camps and other community outreaches. “We know the importance of recreational dancing as well as competitive dancing. Both have equal importance in our studio,” says Meaghan, noting that she wants to give her kids a unique perspective on what it is to dance in high school and beyond. While some of her students dream of dancing professionally by becoming an Indiana Pacer’s Pacemate or trying their hand at dancing in music videos or for musical theatre productions, others hope to teach dance. Regardless of where they end up, their time at Premier will have helped them along their career paths. “The structure they get in dance class they can carry into any profession, whether that’s a dentist, a school teacher or a chef,” Meaghan says. “Our goal is to teach our students life skills that they’ll use in the real world. These skills include team building, responsibility, respect, collaboration and discipline.” Most girls are at the studio two to three days a week. Students working on multiple genres may be at the studio up to five days
a week. Meaghan insists, however, that each student meets the GPA requirement or else she’ll reduce their days in the studio. “Life does not revolve around the studio. Life revolves around your growth,” Meaghan says. “I tell them, ‘A house, a car or just about any object can be repossessed but an education is yours forever.’” To expand her students’ horizons in the arts, she takes them to musical theatre or dance shows such as The Nutcracker, Newsies and The Lion King. “We’re doing everything in our power to make sure musical theatre stays alive and well,” says Dionne, noting that last spring they took 90 kids to the production of Wicked. “We may know The Wizard of Oz story inside and out, but when you see the wonder and amazement in a 6-year-old’s
eyes, that’s special,” Meaghan says.
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They also took a group of teen dancers to see choreographer Travis Wall’s dance group.
“I was in tears backstage because the girls had so much emotion, so much energy, and they danced so beautifully as a team,” Meaghan says.
“They talked about it non-stop for a week,” Meaghan says. “They realize these are real people and this could be them if they work hard and have faith.” This past summer a number of Premier’s students competed in a National Dance Competition in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. “Before any national competition, you have to have that talk with your girls where you tell them to go out on stage, do their best and be happy with their performance,” Meaghan says. It’s an important message to relay when a whopping 1,200 acts will be performing. Still, their 43-member group routine won
Despite the adrenaline rush of coming home with a 6-ft. tall trophy, that wasn’t the highlight of the weekend for Meaghan and Dionne. That came when they were stopped on the streets of Gatlinburg by a total stranger who relayed this story: “I have to tell you about something one of your dancers did,” the woman said. “My little girl got nervous while performing and she ran off stage in tears. One of your older girls went up to her and told her it was going to be okay — that they had all been there and that she should just keep dancing.” The woman’s daughter returned to the stage
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with a bright smile and finished her routine with pure joy and renewed confidence. “It was one of my proudest moments,” Meaghan says. “We have really good kids, and their parents are incredibly supportive as well. We feel so blessed.” When the crew returned to town following nationals, Dionne was at her day job bragging on the dancers and her daughter. One of her coworkers told her that she should take some of the credit. “Oh, no. Meaghan’s got the talent,” Dionne insisted. “But Dionne, your daughter is you,” the colleague said. And it’s true. “The apple didn’t even bother to fall off of the tree when it comes to me and my mom,” says Meaghan with a grin. “So much of Premier’s success is because
my mom helped create this wonderful atmosphere for these girls.”
“This whole adventure has brought us closer,” Dionne says.
The mother-daughter duo joke that they can’t believe how much time they spend together without getting on each other’s nerves. But the truth of the matter is that their bond grows stronger daily.
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The early years brought their fair share of trials and tribulations, but he hung in there, enduring 60 to 70-hour work weeks to build his business. Now, 44 years later, he’s relishing success.
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A 26-year Avon resident, Frye is a big supporter of the Avon YMCA and the Avon Chamber of Commerce, too.
“Community means everything to us,” Frye says. “We do a lot of work here so we want to give back.” Frye also launched his own anti-bullying campaign. He even dresses up as SuperFrye Guy (think cartoon character superhero meets community advocate) and distributes rubber yo-yos, frisbees, squeeze balls and footballs to children. He also hands out a special anti-bullying coloring book that walks children through what to do when faced with a bullying situation. Included is a SuperFrye Guy bag stuffed full of crayons, gifts and fake tattoos to support boys and girls who have struggled with being bullied. “SuperFrye Guy is a super advocate for the kids of the community,” Frye says. “Every day children are faced with bullying. With
social media these days, it’s something that new, and we take it to car shows for free just breaks your heart. My mission is to put advertising. Everybody seems to like and an end to it.” recognize our logos since we’re all over town.” Frye Electric is a sponsor at roughly 25 shows a year. These include trade shows, Although he loves what he does for a living convention center shows and car shows, as and is thrilled with his business’ continued well as popular community events such as success, the thing that makes him most Rib Fest and the Heritage Festival. proud is that he’s able to support his crew. “We’re so involved in the community and “I’m proud that we can provide them with a 50-mile surrounding radius,” Frye says. paycheck every week,” Frye says. “Most everyone in Hendricks County knows us. We have lots of repeat customers.” Frye Electric, located at 8403 E. US Hwy 36, offers free estimates and 24hour service. For more information about Out front of his business, Frye has a 1952 Frye Electric, visit fryeelectricinc.com black Dodge with the Frye Electric logo or call 317-271-1099. You may also go emblazoned on it. online to sign up to be a SuperFrye Guy Supersidekick: fryeelectricinc.com/kids“We’ve had that vehicle for many years,” signup. Frye says. “My grandfather bought it
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The ABA, which relaunched in 2000, now has 150 teams across the United States, Mexico, Australia and the Bahamas. Last spring, local business owners Tyrone and Deborah Brown were invited to start a franchise in this area, and the Indiana Lyons was born. The husband-and-wife team hit the ground running, lining up seven straight weeks of try-outs with men ages 18-38 who came from all parts of the state, including Columbus, Bloomington, Whitestown, Plainfield, Speedway, Danville, Ft. Wayne, Brownsburg and Indianapolis. AVON/PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE / NOVEMBER 2018
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Assembling the staff and the team was easier than locating a venue. All ABA games need to take place on the weekend since Tyrone, originally from Chicago, has loved these players have full-time jobs and travel the game of basketball since he was young. from all over the state. Ultimately, the city He played in high school and in Pro-Am of Danville welcomed the team with open leagues, as well as several basketball arms and invited the Indiana Lyons to play tournaments in and around Chicago. He’s at the historic Bosstick Gym, located at 49 also run his own basketball tournaments so N. Wayne Street. The Lyons will play on owning a team seemed like a natural next Saturdays at 5 p.m. step.
“That allows families to enjoy themselves, have dinner and still get the kids to bed at a decent time,” Tyrone says. Bosstick Gym, which holds roughly 1,250 spectators, was erected in 1925 and has been essentially sitting vacant since 1960, so Danville is excited about revitalizing
“My husband would love to still play the game, but since he can’t this is an opportunity to still be involved in the game he loves while also doing something great for the community,” says Deborah, who co-owns with Tyrone several companies, including Second Chance Staffing LLC, which provides opportunities to ex-felons and those looking for a second chance. “This is a judgment-free zone. Our responsibility is to help people get back on their feet,” Tyrone says. The Indiana Lyons is also a second chance organization in that it is building and renewing relationships both on and off the floor. The Browns hope that the team will provide youth with a safe, fun, affordable environment to hang out. Tickets are only $10 for adults while kids under 5 and seniors over 65 get in free. Head coach Wes Messer, who was part of the Indy Naptown All Stars, was eager to join the Indiana Lyons. The Browns were forthright with Messer that this was a new venture and as such, they couldn’t make any financial promises. Messer didn’t bat an eye. He was all-in, coming to practices with his family in tow. “From the start, he’s shown his commitment,” Tyrone says. “He truly loves the game of basketball.” They’ve also hired Pastor Craig A. Thurmon Sr. as Head of Basketball Operations, and Sr. Chaplin. Thurmon has many years of corporate experience, including 25 years as an Information Technology professional.
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not only the gym, which is getting a major facelift by way of flooring, shot clocks and scoreboards, but also bringing a renewed energy to the community. “We’re investing in them [Danville] because they’re investing in us,” Tyrone says. “It’s going to be a good marriage. Plus, we’re excited to hopefully bring some extra traffic to the town’s restaurants and small businesses.” Bringing a pro team to Hendricks County as opposed to Indianapolis enables the community to really embrace the team as their own. “The Indiana Lyons belongs to this county,” Tyrone says. “We want families, youth and parents to be a big part of this league.” They’ll create that synergy by recruiting people to help with team equipment, jersey pick-up, locker room and concession stand. They’ll also ask boys and girls to help participate in ball boy duties. The Browns feel that getting kids in the mix teaches responsibility, obedience and respect. “Children can’t help out if they’re not being obedient to their parents and if they’re not doing well in school,” Tyrone says. “We put the onus back on the children. They can tell their folks, ‘I’ve got my homework done and my Lyons shirt is on. Let’s go to the gym!’” Down the line, the Browns plan to reach out to local high schools to connect with cheerleaders, pep bands, marching bands and color guards, as well as charitable nonprofit organizations like the armed services and first responders. The Browns insist that while basketball and entertainment are great, that’s not the point behind their team. “If our record is 19 and 0, but our community service is below standard, then we’ve missed the mark,” says Tyrone, noting that they will be implementing antibullying and literacy campaigns.
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home and away. They’ll compete against teams in the North Central Region, including the South Bend Monarch, Kentucky Enforcers, Illinois Bulldogs and St. Louis Spirit. The 2018-2019 season kicks off on November 3 against the Chicago Steam. “My vision is to see this gymnasium filled to the rafters,” Tyrone says. For information about community programs, sponsorship, special nights, alumni games, internships and game-day opportunities, contact Tyrone Brown at tyronebrown@indianalyons.com. To learn more about the Indiana Lyons, visit indianalyons.com.
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It has been quite the ride for John Gliva. You may know Gliva by another name, the one his daily listeners know him as — JMV. Believe it or not, The Ride With JMV 107.5/1070 The Fan sports radio host actually started out doing the weather. Though Gliva eventually graduated from Indiana State in 1993, he started out at Vincennes University in their journalism program. He had a passion for sports, but he got his feet wet with the weather first. “Vincennes University has a good broadcasting program,” Gliva says. “They threw me right in. My first year there, they thought I was pretty good at geography so they made me do the weather. So, I was on their PBS affiliate doing the weather with magnetic clouds and rain.” Gliva’s rainy days calling the weather wouldn’t last for long. He initially wanted to be on the music side of radio. After finishing his college career at Indiana State, Gliva worked several years on the night show at B97, a contemporary hits station in Bloomington. As he got older, he got a bit burnt out on the night show gig.
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Today, Gliva lives in Bargersville with his wife Christy and children Lainey and Blake. Christy is the assistant principal at Jeremiah Gray-Edison Elementary. Gliva says he’s fortunate to have a career with his work hours because it allows him to take his children to school each day — a role he enjoys as a father. That simple role has even turned into a small morning show with his 8-year old daughter Lainey. After being nudged to do a bit more digitally and in the realm of social media, Gliva decided to start posting Facebook Live videos while in the car with Lainey before dropping her off to school. “Last year, we had a buffer of about an hour before she had to be in school after I dropped Blake off,” Gliva says. “So, we sat in the parking lot always listening to music together but were kind of bored. One day I just decided to do some Facebook Live and see what happened. That turned into Drop Off Line Sports. Basically, it is me and my daughter sitting in the cab of my truck. She has fun playing games and talking. We even got a sponsor for it. “This is really the absolute best job and the best timing ever,” Gliva adds. “As my kids grow, I get the opportunity to be there with them and see them. The only time I’m not with them is when I’m on the air here, and sometimes they even come here. It is pretty awesome. It would be tough if I couldn’t be around them as much.” Gliva grew up in the small, rural town of AvonMagazine.com / NOVEMBER 2018 / AVON MAGAZINE / 51
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