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Jen Mitchell / Kara Reibel / Lesley Neff / Linda Williams / Susan Guyette

THE INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S RAY BOOMHOWER Writer / Kara Reibel

The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center is one of many institutions archiving the best of Indiana’s past. However, one of their best kept secrets is that one of the most prolific biographers keeps an office on the fourth floor.

DEPARTMENTS 6 Running with Scott Spitz 11 Book Launch for “From Rifles to

Roses: Memories and Miracles” Draws Elizabeth Gilbert to Town

14 Life is a Process, Life is Art STORY SUBMISSIONS

17 Mickey Maurer, Leading By Example

30 Circle City Athletics 33 Life on the River 36 Women’s Football Crashes Indy

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hen Scott Spitz was 6 years old, he watched his mother take off at the start of a 5K race. But watching wasn’t good enough for him. Once his mom started running, Scott left the sidelines, joined in and finished the race.

If a person’s life can be illustrated by one anecdote, this “you’re not leaving without me” moment tells you a lot about what you need to know about Spitz.

That philosophy is why the marathon runner recently decided to raise $50,000 to help families around the country facing cancer.

The 38-year-old Indianapolis resident believes life is made by the decisions we choose, even when life throws you a curveball like cancer.

The New Jersey native, who grew up in Richmond, Indiana, and graduated from Center Grove High School, says his family encouraged him to explore roads not usually taken.

He was an avid skateboarder before it went mainstream, and he was drawn to the hard-core punk culture as well. Also known as vegan straight edgers, those older teens may have looked scary but actually eschewed drugs and maintained an vegan eating regime. As an adult, Spitz was active in the bicycling movement that has since spawned bike lanes throughout Indianapolis.

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His sister’s death in 2009 from breast cancer didn’t make him think he was a target for cancer, he recalls. “You never really think you are going to get cancer,” he said. But in retrospect, he knows his body was telling him something was amiss before the April 2013 diagnosis of a rare abdominal cancer called pseudomyxoma peritonei.

His inspirational story of how running helped him live through his cancer battle landed him on the cover of Runner’s World magazine in the winter of 2014. People also follow his Facebook page and blog.

He’s survived two major surgeries, debilitating chemotherapy treatments and is scheduled for another surgery this fall, but that’s not what Spitz is focusing on these days.

“I’VE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM THIS EXPERIENCE,” HE SAID OF CANCER. IT’S NOT JUST THE MEDICAL SIDE OF HIS CONDITION, HE SAYS. IT’S NAVIGATING THE DAY-TODAY FINANCIAL BURDENS THAT COME WITH CANCER TREATMENTS, WHETHER IT’S MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, CAR UPKEEP OR UTILITY BILLS. “YOUR LIFE JUST SHUTS DOWN.” In true Scott Spitz fashion, he located the nonprofit Family Reach, established in 2003, that provides financial help to qualified families dealing with cancer. Spitz plans to raise $50,000 this summer for the organization.

Spitz’s offer to help came out of the blue, said Family Reach Marketing Coordinator Sarah Coppinger. “It was one of the most pleasantly surprising phone calls we got this year.”

Spitz will be tapping his extensive network of friends and supporters to reach his goal, and he’ll be spreading the message around Indiana from August 23-29 as he runs the length of the state in a 50-mile-a-day seven day run. Family Reach will also help spread the word, but Spitz is in this alone.

He’ll be running by himself with a jogging stroller filled with the water and food he’ll need. He plans to stop in cities along the way to talk about how donors help families in need. No matter what, he’s not going to stop spreading the word until the $50,000 goal is met.

Professor Bill Carr of Butler University met Spitz through cycling and says he isn’t surprised at Scott’s lofty goal. “He’s inspirational and will get a lot of attention and admiration for his determination,” the English professor said.

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Susan Guyett is a freelance writer in Indianapolis. Her recent articles have appeared in Huffington Post, Chicago Tribune and Reuters News Service.

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BOOK LAUNCH FOR “FROM RIFLES TO ROSES: MEMORIES AND MIRACLES” DRAWS ELIZABETH GILBERT TO TOWN Writer / Kara Reibel

An event on July 28 at St. Luke’s Methodist Church will be a bit of a role reversal for two friends. The last time Iva Nasr was with Elizabeth Gilbert at St. Luke’s for an event, it was for Liz’s book, “Eat, Pray, Love.” Now the chairs are reversed, and Gilbert is in town to support her friend, Nasr, on her first release, “From Rifles to Roses: Memories and Miracles.”

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Tickets: $10 stlukesumc.com In addition to Gilbert, remarkable music will be featured by Salaam Band of Bloomington.

Nasr met Gilbert in North Carolina while the two were staying at the nature preserve Turtle Island owned by naturalist Eustace Conway. Liz was researching her book, “The Last American Man.” “Iva and I were clearly meant to become friends,” says Gilbert. “I thought to myself, ‘What is this firefly doing here?’”

After Gilbert finished her book on Conway and just before her journey that became “Eat, Pray, Love,” Nasr had joined Gilbert on a book tour. “It worked out that I had some time, and we traveled a bit together,” shares Nasr. Part of this road trip is shared by Gilbert in “Eat, Pray, Love.”

Now it’s Nasr’s turn. “I have been advised by many people with whom I’ve shared my story that I needed to write a book,” says Nasr. “’From Rifles to Roses’ is that book.”

Two years ago, the window of opportunity to pen her life story to paper presented itself, and Nasr went for it. During this creative period of writing that she spent in Portland, Oregon, she would walk outside and smell the roses that were in full bloom while she was there.

At the end of every day of writing, Nasr would call her parents and read to them every new chapter she had completed. Her parents were her first audience. “It is a living memory,” shares Nasr. “They were at the core of much of it, and I felt a sense of completion in sharing it with them.”

Nasr writes from the heart, and the tale is compelling. There are lessons learned and incredibly magical experiences shared. After reading her story to her parents, her first readers were her sister and Gilbert.

after reading the memoir. “As a writer, the first thing I want to comment on is your writing. You don’t get in the way of your words, and you are a storyteller.” Coming from Gilbert, this is the pinnacle of praise.

Equally enthusiastic is Betty Brandt with St. Luke’s. “We are very excited to be a part of the celebration of Iva’s new book!”

“I feel deep gratitude for this event,” shares Nasr. “All my earthly angels are showing up to help. Thank you for the collaboration!"

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Broad Ripple Artist Diane Andrews Writer / Jen Mitchell

Living on the fringe of Broad Ripple Village in an artisan bungalow that she rehabbed herself, Diane Andrews welcomes creativity into every aspect of her life. As a freelance writer, life coach and most recently an artist, Andrews views the world with a deep sense of imagination and possibility.

gesso over the canvas, turned on some great music and painted my first two abstracts. The third painting was even more liberating. It is called ‘Bursting into Bloom.’ I experienced exhilaration and a new sense of freedom.

“The fourth painting called ‘Wild Child’ was recently featured in the play ‘Art’ performed by the Carmel Theatre Company. I loved creating that painting. It never occurred to me then that my art would be on display or that I could have people purchasing my work.

For many, it takes silence and solitude to invite fresh perspectives.

In January 2014, Andrews was recovering from surgery. A significant snowstorm offered complete stillness that inspired her to “Standing in front of a blank canvas requires trust and letting go of explore new ways of creative expression. preconceived ideas about what the painting should be,” observes Andrews. “I allow it to emerge naturally. Each layer seems to reveal “My first three paintings are in the living room,” she says. "I had something new and unexpected. The joy of painting increases with two pictures in frames but never liked the images. I painted black a sense of acceptance and play.” atBrip.com / JULY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 15

Being open to the unexpected is the starting point for creating process art. Painting becomes an adventure. The canvas begins to reveal images and a variety of colors and textures. “Diane has a unique, vibrant and very expressive painting style,” says Becky Wentworth, Indianapolis Mixed Media Artist. “Her use of intense color combinations, texture and movement create lively images that allow the viewer’s interpretation. Diane’s paintings are emotive and a feast for the eyes.”

In the span of three months, Andrews painted over 40 paintings in her kitchen which she now calls Bistro Studio. She transformed the top of her stove into a makeshift easel. Thanks to this sudden burst of creativity, her work has gotten exposure in local restaurants, galleries and boutiques.

“Diane’s work has been an essential component to Cheveux’s Gallery,” says Audra Eads, former art coordinator at Cheveux. “Her paintings are honest and inspiring, always serving to lift our spirits or evoke our imagination.”

Process Art is like life. Once a person realizes life is about the journey and not the destination, life becomes fuller, sweeter, more everything. According to “Trust the Process: An Artist’s Guide to Letting Go” by Shaun McNiff, “Vision is a ‘sense’ of what can be, and the visionary has a confidence that it will happen together with a willingness to commit everything to the idea. Visions are a sense of possibility and never rigid scripts.”

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The process view of artistic creation has room for all of our successes and failures. Each one adds distinctive properties to the overall purpose.

Andrews recommends the book “Brave Intuitive Painting” by Flora Bowley. This internationally celebrated process artist explains, “I believe that there are no mistakes in the creative process. Everything that happens along the way – every dab of paint, every emotion that arises, every brave new choice – is an important ingredient of the final offering. Working from this perspective leaves no room for fear to slip in. There is no wrong way. There are no mistakes. There is only a wideopen playground beckoning your artist’s muse to come out and play.”

Andrews maintains the belief that everyone is creative. The wellspring of imagination is readily available. Paint the world the color of your dreams.

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MICKEY MAURER

LEADING BY EXAMPLE Writer / Kara Reibel . Photographer / Brian Brosmer

“Take the leap, and the net will appear,” said Sylvia McNair, one of 19 women featured in a book by Michael S. Maurer, “19 Stars of Indiana: Exceptional Hoosier Women,” IU Press.

This statement by McNair adequately sums up Mickey Maurer’s approach to life. Maurer has been many things, and the term “entrepreneur” doesn’t seem to do him justice.

on my tennis shoe. I decided to continue my education and strive for something that smelled a little better,” shares Maurer.

After graduating from North Central High School, Maurer attended the University of Colorado for his undergrad, then earned a degree from the Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington.

After practicing law for 20 years, Maurer realized he was more of an He is not someone that knows a little about a lot of things; he knows a entrepreneur. “I became an attorney because my father couldn’t due lot about a lot of things. Maurer doesn’t take an interest in something to the constraints of the Great Depression. I wasn’t very good at being a lawyer,” says Maurer. lightly; he digs in, immersing himself until expert level is achieved.

Then once saturated, he moves on to the next item on his list.

Turning to other interests, Maurer indicates he’s dabbled in cable television, film production, radio broadcasting, newspaper “I am not sure he keeps a ‘to do’ list, aside from writing down his publishing, real estate and banking. To be clear, Maurer is Chairman schedule each night before leaving the office,” shares Maurer’s daughter, Jill Burnett. “He is the only person I know who still actively of the Board of the IBJ Corporation, which publishes The uses a Rolodex, even though I have told him his phone could do that.” Indianapolis Business Journal, Court and Commercial Record and The Indiana Lawyer. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of The National Bank of Indianapolis, so saying he “dabbles” is “My first job was leading ponies for small children at an amusement drastically understating the truth. center. I was in elementary school. The pony in front of me dumped

“Mickey has been a tremendous resource in the community,” says Emmis Communications Chairman and CEO Jeff Smulyan. “He has made a real impact through his tremendous civic stewardship.”

As one of original board members of Emmis Communications, Maurer’s friendship with Smulyan dates back over 30 years. Smulyan continues, “Mickey’s had a positive impact on improving the quality of life here in central Indiana.”

The impact of Maurer’s civic and philanthropic endeavors is impossible to quantify. Maurer’s contributions run wide and deep within our community, including his name gracing the Indiana University Law School in Bloomington. This incredibly generous donation on behalf of Maurer and his wife Janie illustrates their commitment to the school. The Maurer School of Law is a national leader in the study of the global legal profession.

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As part of his civic duties, Maurer served as the President of the Indiana Economic Development Corp., and the following year, he was named Indiana Secretary of Commerce by Governor Mitch Daniels.

“I was paid $1 per year for that job,” shares Maurer emphasizing, “ONE dollar!”

Maurer replaced Vera Bradley co-founder Pat Miller as the Indiana Secretary of Commerce. During the transition, Maurer referred to Miller as a “classy dame,” which was spun as an offensive comment

by The Indianapolis Star.

To the contrary, Maurer was offering Miller, who was not offended in the least, a sincere, heartfelt compliment.

This incident inspired Maurer to pen the book, “19 Stars of Indiana: Exceptional Hoosier Women,” highlighting true role models for our society, both locally and globally.

“I marvel at Mickey’s perseverance and passion by which he pursues the things that are important to him,” praises Christel House Founder and CEO Christel DeHaan. “He is making a difference. What a great testimony to living a purposeful life.”

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The success of the book influenced Maurer to create one honoring Hoosier men. In the book, he features, among others, Senator Richard Lugar, Eugene B. Glick and Gebisa Ejeta, a Purdue University geneticist and World Food Prize Foundation 2009 Prize Laureate, whom Maurer sincerely credits with the sole responsibility of saving more lives than anyone else on the planet.

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“Dr. Ejeta researched drought-tolerant and striga-resistant sorghum seeds which reported yields four times larger than traditional sorghum crops. He’s helped save the lives of millions of Africans through his food research which cannot be understated,” says Maurer. Dr. Ejeta still teaches at the Purdue University Glenn W. Sample School of Agriculture in West Lafayette.

“My dad has always believed in following and pursuing your interests and passions,” shares Burnett. “He’s always encouraged my brothers and me to do so, as he certainly has followed his.”

One hobby turned into a gorgeous coffee table book, “Water Colors,” a stunning collection of underwater photography of creatures barely noticed by the naked eye. Aside from one photo of his beautiful wife hidden in a school of fish, all other photographs are of objects no bigger than a fingernail. The quality of the photographs look to be from one of National Geographic’s veteran underwater photographers.

Unlike others in his position, he freely and graciously continues to share his knowledge.”

Hoover’s Patachou, Inc. proudly provides sponsorship for Mickey’s Camp, a unique camping experience Maurer created 15 years ago. What if you could combine two and a half days of fun events, relaxation and networking in a different environment than you are used to?

Mickey’s Camp splits the week between the women and the men, enabling a fun networking experience for their campers, and it’s partially tax-deductible.

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“One snowy weekend, I thought I would arrange my underwater photographs into a book,” recalls Maurer. “One year later, the book went to print.”

In his most recent book, “10 Essential Principles of Entrepreneurship,” Maurer features life lessons you never learned in school. He dedicates the book to his father, Julius Maurer, and his Uncle Mickey.

“My dad and uncle owned Maurer Brothers Auto Parts at Ninth and Senate Avenue,” shares Maurer. “Out on the fence was a sign that read, ‘If you can’t stop in, smile as you go by.’” The lessons shared in the book are illustrated with examples of Maurer’s friends, including Martha Hoover, who exemplifies redefining “barriers to entry.” Hoover is not mentioned once but four times throughout the book.

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“I am fortunate to be able to call Mickey Maurer a mentor, as well as a friend,” shares Hoover. “So often people refer to him as a ‘serial entrepreneur,’ but really he is a ‘serial mentor.’ Always generous to me personally, to countless others and to the community at large, Mickey gives of his time, talent and treasure.

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“A camper can learn how to play Texas Hold’em from World Series of Poker champion Linda Johnson.”

Since its inception 15 years ago, Mickey’s Camp has raised and donated over $2 million to local charities. Descending on Bradford Woods are 125 women and 125 men to immerse themselves in activities taught by the best in their fields.

Burnett joined event manager extraordinaire Kari Strolberg in coordinating all camp activities, meals and logistics. Not only does Burnett get to work with Mickey’s Camp, but this enables her to work closely with her dad, gleaning knowledge from him.

“You can’t get a better teacher than my dad,” says Burnett. “He is patient and encouraging, and while he may steer me a bit, he is always there for me. I love being

with my dad and watching him in action.”

“This is the ninth year for women and the 15th year for men,” shares Strolberg.

“We have many repeat campers, but new campers are always welcome.”

And thanks to donors like Patachou, Inc., campers experience incredible meals. “We have amazing partnerships providing our meals such as Patachou, Scholars Inn, Palomino, Kahn’s Catering, Traders Point Creamery, Amore, Sullivan’s and Shapiro’s, to name a few!” says Burnett. “We are so grateful for all of our sponsors!”

“Mickey’s Camp is a rewarding experience with so many stories,” shares Strolberg. “It is a great opportunity to try new things, and it can be whatever you want it to be.

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everyone, no matter what kind of person you are, athletic or not, and each camper can choose eight options from over 40 activities, which encourages campers to come back and try more things.”

“Similar to Dr. Seuss’ ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ lesson, how do you know you don’t like them unless you try?” adds Burnett.

“After all, trying something new might spark an unknown passion or skill.”

Maurer and his wife, Janie, have three children and nine grandchildren.

For more information on Mickey’s Camp, please visit mickeyscamp.com.

Kara Reibel and her family reside in the Fishers/Geist area, where she has lived for more than 30 years. In addition to owning Geist Pilates, Kara loves writing. You can follow her at karareibel.blogspot.com. She can also be found on Facebook and Twitter: @karareibel.

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Indiana’s history is a tapestry richly woven by people and events over our 200 years of statehood. The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, the home of the Indiana Historical Society (IHS), is one of many institutions archiving the best of Indiana’s past, allowing visitors a unique introduction to its collection through their exhibits, library and publications. However, one of their best kept secrets is that one of the most prolific biographers keeps an office on the fourth floor. atBrip.com / JULY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 25

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riting about notable persons of the past and present has been a lifelong passion for Ray Boomhower. Originally from Mishawaka, Boomhower graduated from IU with a degree in journalism and political science, making his way to Indianapolis after working for a few newspapers. He landed a job with the Indiana State Museum, which led him to the IHS in 1987.

Hoosier journalist and political insider, was recently published by the Indiana University Press.

After holding various editorial positions at the IHS, Boomhower found himself as their senior editor in 1999 and has recently been named Interim Senior Director of the Indiana Historical Society Press. It wasn’t until the move to a more prominent location inside the beautiful History Center that the IHS had a more public face.

This move and subsequent expansion has dramatically influenced their growth.

“Many adults also enjoy our Youth Biography series,” shares Boomhower. “The books are not very long and allow a quick read on notable Hoosiers.”

The Pyle, Vraciu, Wallace and Wright Sewall books were part of the youth biography series, which are written for a middle school or high school audience.

“With our new building came increased awareness of the Historical Society,” says Boomhower. “Our visitors’ experience of Indiana history is unique.”

Boomhower’s book on WWII fighter pilot Alex Vraciu was a unique experience for Boomhower. “It was the first time I was able to write about someone who was still living,” says Boomhower.

Vraciu graduated from DePauw University, where his antics are still legendary. The fearlessness Vraciu exhibited from a young age enabled him to be a daring fighter pilot and continued on into adulthood; he passed away earlier this year at the age of 96.

Concurrent with the goal of preserving Indiana history, the society publishes books sharing the legacy of many Hoosiers. Boomhower is credited with writing biographies of famed WWII journalist Ernie Pyle, WWII fighter pilot Alex Vraciu, Civil War General Lew Wallace, columnist Juliet Strauss, suffragist May Wright Sewall and WWII photographer John Bushemi, to name a few. His book, “John Bartlow Martin: A Voice for the Underdog,” a biography of the

“Ray’s done a great job of keeping it interesting,” says former IHS Editor Doug Clanin, Boomhower’s predecessor. “He is a secret weapon in the IHS. He does a lot of good work, keeping a low profile. It’s not uncommon to not know what he is up to, and then I see a new book of his available on Amazon. Ray is a prolific author who does an outstanding job touching on lives familiar to us but many that we haven’t known.”

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Boomhower’s latest research is being done on his own time, away from his editorial responsibilities. His focus this time is about journalist Robert Sherrod. During WWII, Sherrod was to the Marines what Ernie Pyle was to the US Army. With his book, “Tarawa: The Story of a Battle,” Sherrod published one of the finest firsthand accounts of fighting in the Pacific during WWII. And while Sherrod is not from our state, given Boomhower’s journalism background, Sherrod has been an iconic figure. “I was surprised no one had written about him,” shares Boomhower.

Certainly the Grissom family and friends and NASA would agree.

Through the ever-changing exhibits, members and guests may experience a sampling of what the IHS has to offer, but for more in-depth knowledge of some of our more famous Hoosiers, read a biography of a home state hero.

Boomhower’s books are available on Amazon.com or at the Indiana Historical Society’s Basile History Market (shop.indianahistory.org).

Please visit indianahistory.org for news and events such as the summer While all of Boomhower’s books are historically significant, perhaps canal concert series. his most important contribution to date is on Hoosier astronaut Gus Grissom.

Boomhower and his wife, Megan McKee, live in Broad Ripple.

When they are not writing or editing, they may be seen walking “In the 1960s, a portable TV was wheeled into the classroom, so we their dog, Marlowe, or at the Monon Coffee House or the Broad could watch a NASA launch,” shares Boomhower. “As a kid, going to Ripple Bagel Deli.

Spring Mill State Park to see the Gemini 3 ‘Molly Brown’ spacecraft was very exciting for me. Gus Grissom was my childhood idol.”

“I enjoy being with an organization that has so much history available to anyone who wants to look and explore,” says “His biography of Gus Grissom, meticulously researched as any Boomhower. other project Boomhower has written, brings Grissom back to hero status, repairing the damage done in the movie based on the novel Kara Reibel is the Content Manager for the Broad Ripple Community Newsletter. Follow her at karareibel.blogspot.com. She can also be

by Tom Wolfe (‘The Right Stuff ’),” says Clanin. found on Facebook and Twitter: @karareibel.

Accomplishing the feat of restoring honor to his boyhood hero is perhaps Boomhower’s greatest personal achievement.

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Looking for a fun social activity to do with some friends? Circle City Athletics (CCA) has you covered. With 22 sports and activity options listed on their website for leagues, there is a lot to choose from.

CCA is an intramural sports league for adults ages 21-50. There are over 100 flag football teams, more than 150 sand volleyball teams and countless other options, whether you are athletic or not.

With additional activities like bocce ball, trampoline dodgeball, rock climbing and euchre, everyone can find something they like or are willing to give a try.

“Spring is definitely our busiest season,” says CCA Events and Marketing Manager Laura von Merveldt. “Virtually anything you can play outdoors right now is running.”

The CCA utilizes fields and locations around the city, including Pinheads in Fishers for bowling. Soccer games are played at Park Tudor and Carroll Stadium at IUPUI where the Indy Eleven play.

“Flag football is definitely one of our most popular sports,” says von Merveldt. “All teams are co-ed, and most games take place at Broad Ripple Park or Park Tudor School.”

You need not have a team to sign up. This season, 1,500 free agents were placed.

“It’s a great way to meet new new people and create new friendships,” says Fidelity Investment manager Kevin Rusie, who recently moved to the area. “The social benefits are great.”

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“MillerCoors is our main sponsor,” shares von Merveldt. “Rob Sabatini, owner of Average Joe’s, sponsors our flag football and kickball teams.”

“My friends encouraged me to sign up in a couple leagues,” says Rusie. “It is great fun and a great way to meet people. I highly recommend anyone new to the area to sign up!”

“This rudely reminds us how out of shape we are,” says participant and free agent Ryan.

Rob Ollikainen works for the Indy Eleven soccer team in ticket operations. “It’s fun," he says. "We have a blast.”

In addition to the sports, CCA organizes social events throughout the year, such as the Santa Stumble Pub Crawl, the St. Practice Day Pub Crawl and their New Year’s Eve party. “This year, we had 1,000 people attend our New Year’s Eve party at the Indiana Roof Ballroom,” states von Merveldt.

For league information, please visit ccasports.com.

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LIFE ON THE RIVER Writer / Linda Williams, guest contributor

Little did I know as a 19-year-old that I would fall in love with the White River. In 1980, I was fortunate enough to be chosen as the “WNAP Raft Race Queen.” The annual event brought thousands of people to Broad Ripple for a day of crazy homebuilt rafts, floating, fun and music on the river.

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The seller invited us in for a beer on his deck, and there it was, the White River again! Speed boats zoomed by pulling skiers, pontoons were filled with both families and partiers, fishing boats trolled by, and I was struck again by that feeling of being on vacation, right here in the middle of Indianapolis.

It just so happened that a house three doors north of the Porsche owner was for sale. It wasn’t any house; it was the home of the late In its heyday, the Raft Race drew 100,000 people to the banks of the “Moose Munger,” a legendary outdoorsman. His aged widow was White River. It was love at first sight for me. Riding on the back of a about to move into her daughter’s home, and the family had put the speedboat with Tom Cochran and Cris Connor, I couldn’t believe cottage up for sale. how many houses were along the banks. I thought, “What a cool place to live. It’s just like being on vacation.”

After a quick showing, we made a full price offer. Unfortunately, the home was in terrible condition, and the inspector said in front of Ironically, six years later when engaged to my now husband Kevin, the owner and her realtor, “This is a candidate for a wrecking ball!”

I would have another encounter with the White River. My husband is a car enthusiast and had purchased a Porsche that happened to be We amended the offer based on the report and closed within a few located off of Westfield Boulevard. days. atBrip.com / JULY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 33

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After our wedding in September, we went through a major structural remodel just to make the house livable and safe.

Improvements were made to the riverfront, an old seawall was repaired, decks were improved and landscaping was added. The dilapidated house became our newlywed home.

Permits were pulled and variances granted, and the project took off.

After the major flood of New Year’s Eve 1991, we demolished 75 percent of the home in the spring, and with the help of friends and a very capable contractor, our dream home rose out of the footprint of our little cottage.

We immersed ourselves in the river culture with a speed boat, canoe and a membership in the White River Yacht Club. It was there that we gained some lifelong friends and found a fun community of people who enjoy river life 365 days a year.

We enjoyed the home as our family expanded to add twin boys in 1997 and another remodel in 2008. It was at that time, the new kitchen was featured in Indianapolis Home Magazine as a Design Gold Award Winner, and it also received an International Interior Design Association residential award. We’ve also been twice featured on the “Taste of White River” home tour.

Our biggest surprise was the massive fireworks display put on by the Charlotte and Meredith Smith family every July 3. It was reminiscent of the WNAP Raft Race with the large number of boats Our home’s location on the White River, the close proximity to the and people who came down to the river to watch. What a PARTY! Monon Trail and Broad Ripple Village and the easy access to our downtown business has made this the ideal location in Indianapolis In 1990, the housing market was booming, and our little River to put down roots, have fun and raise a family.

Cottage was appraised for a much larger amount than we ever dreamed. By that time, I had opened our family business, Studio We love living on the river!

2000 Salon & Day Spa on Monument Circle, and Kevin was working in marketing at Browning Day Mullins Deardorf Architects. We enlisted the help of partner Greg Jacoby who also lives in the area to Linda Williams is the co-founder of Studio 2000 Salon & Day Spa, celebrating their 25th draw up a major remodel and expansion to make it our dream home. year in business. She spends her free time gardening and boating along the White River. atBrip.com / JULY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 35

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL CRASHES INDY Writer / Lesley Neff

The Indy Crash is in the Midwest Region, Southwest Division, of the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA). Comparable to the NFL, the WFA is the highest level of women’s football in the world.

The league started in 2009 when the St. Louis Slam won the first championship game, and now there are over 40 teams in the league from Seattle to New York City.

July marks the end of the regular season for these female athletes and the start of playoffs as two “Super Bowl” worthy teams, one from the NFC and one from the AFC, will battle for the championship in Los Angeles on August 6.

Indy Crash’s mission is to promote women in sports and provide an

opportunity for ALL women to come together as one, as a team, to elevate women’s athletics in our communities, encourage diversity and serve as role models to young girls.

Make no mistake, this is real football, just like we watch on TV, in the fall on Sundays, but women are wearing the uniforms, pads and helmets. There are rocket throws from the quarterback, hard hits on the line, high level defensive strategies and fierce pounding touchdowns by All-American running back Kiva Thomas. These are serious athletes who are also school teachers, computer technicians, healthcare professionals and military women.

The team welcomes all women. Football has a place for these women regardless of size, height, weight, speed, background and level of ability.

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Women are not placed in a box or asked to change or adapt to societal norms. These women send a message stronger than just the sport of football itself.

Team owners April Priest and Lesley Neff reside in Broad Ripple, which they consider the heart and home of the team.

The team has found amazing support from local businesses, in particular Buffalo Wild Wings at Glendale Center who hosts all of the team’s after game celebrations, First Wednesday fundraisers and special events.

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Games are played at Marian University, the Crash home field for the last three years, supporting their April through June season.

Playoffs are in July with an August championship game. Tryouts are in November and January, but the team is always welcoming new players.

The Indy Crash will be hosting their end-of-season fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings Glendale on Wednesday, July 1, and will be supporting Nathan’s Playroom’s golf outing July 16. Come out and meet the players, get autographs and help support female athletes.

For more information about the team, visit indycrash.com.

Donations can be made via GoFundMe at indycrash.com/ donate.

Lesley Neff lives in Broad Ripple with her partner, April Priest, and their 2 dogs. When not working, she is doing yoga, boxing, walking her dogs, or cheering for the Indy Crash!

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