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Co-owners Michael Harvey (left) and Jason Tapp.

Hometown Flavor LOCAL FRIENDS LAUNCH GREEK’S PIZZERIA & TAPP ROOM IN GREENWOOD Writer / Jon Shoulders Photographer / Erin Feldmeyer

away from the trip with a newfound appreciation for Greek cuisine.

Michael Harvey and Jason Tapp, co-owners of Greek’s Pizzeria in Greenwood, went to great lengths to ensure they understood the concept and spirit of their restaurant franchise.

“While we were there, we experienced different types of eclectic restaurants and foods — one being how pizza has evolved and is interpreted in the U.S. compared to all other countries,” Tapp recalls. “Once we began to consider aligning ourselves with Greek’s as a franchise, it was an easy decision because what we observed and experienced about pizza abroad was what made Greek’s so different from any other pizza place out there.”

In 2003, the two friends decided there was no better way to enhance their grasp of Greek food and culture than to travel to the country itself and absorb it firsthand. They spent two weeks doing just that, visiting the areas where Greek’s Pizzeria founder A. C. Karamesines happened to spend his formative years. Opening their own Greek’s franchise was still years away, but the duo came

When the time came to look for the right spot in Greenwood to launch a Greek’s location that

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would have its own personality yet retain the spirit of the Greek’s franchise, Harvey and Tapp took to the task with excitement.

“Growing up in the community has provided us with a little bit of an advantage, knowing the people around us and the support from all of our family and friends that we’ve grown up with — we couldn’t ask for better support,” Harvey says. “We found a promising spot off of State Road 135, and we knew we could hit it out of the park.”

The decision to open a Greek’s franchise sprung from Harvey and Tapp’s realization that their professional skill sets paired well.

“For the last 10 years I worked for an Italian food distributor that actually distributed food to Greek’s, so I had a past working relationship with them, and Jason had opened up a Greek’s in Franklin, which has his first Tapp Room with a selection of draft beers,” says Harvey, adding that he and Tapp are Greenwood High School and 2001 Indiana University-Bloomington grads.

“We decided it would be a great fit for me to bring my expertise and for Jason to use his past experience and combine efforts to open in Greenwood and have a second Tapp Room there,” Harvey adds.

Greek’s Pizzeria & Tapp Room Greenwood officially opened on April 10 in the space previously occupied by Beefcake Burgers, and the co-owners decided to line the walls with photos they took during their Greece trip, which Harvey feels enhances his patrons’ dining experiences.

“I think it’s cool for customers to be able to come in and see those pictures and immerse themselves in the culture in that way,” Harvey says.

In addition to 14 specialty pizzas like the Five Cheese, the Spinach Deluxe and the Hawaiian Special, Greek’s Greenwood offers a create-your-own-pizza option as well as pasta, sandwiches, salads, wings, breadsticks, desserts and kids meals.

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“Center Grove is a meat-eating community,” Harvey says. “We have a couple specialty pizzas that people typically gravitate toward. One is the Greek’s Special and the other pizza is definitely our Gourmet Meat pizza. That’s the meat of all meats — ham, bacon, sausage, pepperoni and meatballs. People love it.”

Those hanging out in the Tapp Room can choose from 20 different beers on tap, including several local brews from Quaff ON!, Planetary, Sun King and others.

Founded in 1969, the first Greek’s Pizzeria was opened by Karamesines in Valparaiso, and there are currently 26 independently-owned and -operated locations throughout Indiana.

“I think what makes this Greek’s special in Greenwood is that you have two guys that grew up here and truly want to serve the community the best they

can,” Harvey says. “I don’t think there’s a substitute for that. Nothing against people who grew up outside the community, but it’s just a little bit different when you’re born and raised here and decide to give back a little bit.”

Tapp echoes this sentiment and feels his and Harvey’s connection to Greenwood makes their eatery special.

“With two home-grown owners, we tend to better understand our customer base — personally and from a business standpoint too,” he says. “We find it very

important to give back to the community that gave so much to us while growing up. It’s through the concept of paying it forward that we hope folks can better understand why we chose Greenwood as our location versus the northside or anywhere else.”

Greek’s Pizzeria & Tapp Room Greenwood is located at 1642 Olive Branch Parke Lane. Carry-out and delivery available.

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Owners Debbie and Rick Wildrick.

Today’s Home Furnishings Relocates to Smith Valley Shopping Center Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photographer / Erin Feldmeyer

For 30 years, Rick Wildrick worked as a furniture manufacturing representative, traveling the globe. In 2008, ready to put the mileage behind him, he opened a small mattress store on SR 135 and Main Street, selling mattresses and a few recliners.

“That’s back when the economy was tanking, and I was working as a paralegal,” says Rick’s wife Debbie. “Rick got into helping the soldiers at Camp Atterbury in Edinburgh — giving them temporary mattresses or if they were hurt, he’d give them a recliner.”

Long-time veteran supporters, the couple only carried furniture that was made in the USA. Rick, who had become friends with John Gerdt of Gerdt Furniture, was chatting with John one day when he told him, “John, I wish I had what you have.”

“So often people lament late in life, ‘I wish I’d done XYZ. But by then, it’s too late,” says Rick, who in 2012 decided to jump in with both feet and open a full-line furniture store on US 31 and Stop 11 in Indianapolis.

Debbie left her paralegal job and joined him. After six years, they got a call from the landlord who owns the center on Smith Valley Road and SR 135, asking if they’d like to move their store to that location.

John replied, “You’re smart and you know what you’re doing. The only difference between me and you is that you’re too afraid “They have a salon there and Katie Douglas’ to take the plunge.”

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“The owner asked if we would consider Rick realized his friend was right. moving there and being the anchor store.”

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Thrilled to be in Center Grove, Today’s Home Furnishings opened two months ago — a 13,500 square-foot store with showroom, complete with the only FlexSteel gallery on the southside. They also carry Southern Motion, an American-made reclining company made in Pontotoc, Mississippi, England Furniture, a Lazy Boy manufacturer made in Tazewell, Tennessee and Best Chairs made in Ferdinand, Indiana.

They also carry a full line of Serta Simmons Beautyrest made in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Today’s Home Furnishing’s tagline is: “Where we make quality affordable.”

“We like to see people buy quality furniture,” Debbie says. “Here the furniture is customized to anything the customer wants. They can choose from all different colors and fabrics — whatever you want.”

They sell a little bit of everything, including dining and living room merchandise, area rugs, lamps, end tables, décor and other accessories.

The couple maintains that the best part about running the business is the people they interact with on a daily basis.

“Every customer becomes a friend,” Rick says. “We have loyal, repeat customers and we take care of them because we have a passion for what we’re doing. We love it or else we wouldn’t be working seven days a week.”

Center Grove residents since 2002, Rick and Debbie appreciate being able to work just down the road from where they live.

“This area has a great feel,” Debbie says.

“We love coming to work every day, and we pride ourselves on good customer service. In fact, today was a crazy busy day.

From the moment we arrived, it was like a revolving door of people, which is precisely what we’ve been praying for.”

When they’re not working (which is rare), Rick and Debbie love fishing with their four grown children, Blaine, Breanne, Brian and Brooke, on Minnesota’s crystal-clear lakes.

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“There’s no Internet, no TV, just pure relaxation,” Debbie says.

When they’re at work, however, they thrive on the energy and keeping busy doing just what they love.

“The clientele here is wonderful,” Debbie adds. “Yesterday a woman came into the store and said, ‘Wow, this is so nice! We

needed a store like this down here.’ It just uplifted our spirits to hear that. We’re happy and feel so blessed to be here.”

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How Center Grove Community Schools is Focusing on Relationships to Improve Students’ Futures intervention, the students will learn to care for one another, build a healthier relationship and learn appropriate strategies Have you ever found yourself in the midst for responding to difficult situations on the of a squabble between children? It happens playground, while keeping their emotions on school playgrounds, in classrooms and in regulated. These students will likely leave our homes. In a traditional elementary school with a new respect for one another and a skill setting, when two students get in a fight at set that will help them avoid making the same recess, they are sent to the principal’s office mistakes in the future. for a consequence, which typically results in losing recess for a week. The students may When implementing Nurture Groups with hear a 20-minute lecture on what they did students who exhibited significant behavior wrong, be required to apologize and are then issues at Pleasant Grove Elementary School sent on their way. For the next five days, the last year, severe discipline issues that resulted students will exchange mean looks across the in office referrals and physical removal from office while serving their time. Unfortunately, classrooms decreased by 67 percent. This the likelihood that they will repeat this powerful tool yielded better results than behavior is high. traditional discipline strategies previously Writer / Jessica Hyde, Sugar Grove Elementary Principal Photos provided by Center Grove Community Schools

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What is TBRI®?

“TBRI® is an attachment-based, traumainformed intervention designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children,” says Amy Abell, licensed school psychologist and TBRI® Practitioner.

Abell has been contracted by Center Grove Community School Corporation to teach this important professional development to all elementary teachers and staff, along with school administrators, special education staff, nurses and a few others. TBRI® provides common language and effective strategies for preventing and responding to behavior in new ways.

In today’s schools, educators are dealing with a wide range of behaviors that interrupt the education of students on a regular basis.

We are seeing more students displaying aggressive and oppositional behaviors and students who are unable to control and regulate their emotions. These students are having significant difficulty managing their emotional and behavioral responses to the academic and social demands they encounter in school.

“Many of the behavior issues we see in schools can be traced to relational traumas identified in the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Study such as, physical, emotional or sexual abuse, physical or

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emotional neglect, substance abuse, domestic violence, incarceration, divorce/ separation or mental illness in the home,” Abell says.

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Research shows that by the time children reach the age of 18, 67 percent will have experienced at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) and 12 percent will have experienced four or more ACEs. In elementary, the effects of trauma can manifest as low academic performance, aggressive behavior, refusal to follow directions and lack of respect towards authority. Once these students reach high school, they have an increased likelihood of mental illness, dropping out of school, suicidality and drug or alcohol abuse. Educators have the opportunity to work with these young minds to change that trajectory and bring them back to a typical trajectory where they can achieve success throughout their education and beyond.

By utilizing TBRI®, educators can teach students to build healthy relationships with others and use their voice in respectful ways to get their needs met. We can also teach them appropriate ways to regulate themselves throughout the day for optimal learning.

TBRI® empowers educators to meet the social and emotional needs of young learners and create an environment of mutual respect where students feel safe and loved. What more could parents want for their children when putting them on that big yellow bus each day?

Those two boys that fought at recess now can have a mature conversation about their feelings and work out their problems independently. Who knows, they may even become great friends now that they have a mutual understanding. While Pleasant Grove has experienced an incredible, positive impact through its use of TBRI®, we also have a renewed sense of hope for all students and their ability to overcome the adversity they have experienced. As the new principal at Sugar Grove Elementary, I am looking forward to seeing our teachers utilize these strategies and encounter the same positive impacts for students in the 2018-2019 school year.

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Portillo’s Celebrates Grand Opening of Greenwood Location Writer / Jon Shoulders Photographer / Ron Wise

Following its 2017 foray into Fishers, Chicago-based Portillo’s officially launched its Greenwood location on July 9, and management believes the south side is the perfect next spot for the company to offer its signature Italian beef, burgers, hot dogs and desserts.

“We’ve had a lot of people on the south side driving to Fishers, and we had a lot of requests on Facebook and emails coming through from people saying they couldn’t wait for us to open,” says Marc Trevino, Portillo’s marketing manager. “It’s been a warm response from the south side of Indy, and we really appreciate how the community has welcomed us with open arms.”

Portillo’s broke ground on the 9,000-squarefoot, 200-seat restaurant in early spring with the mayor in attendance, and General Manager David Pesenko says the company is hiring approximately 200 employees, including six managers for the location, which also includes double drive-through lanes and outdoor seating.

“We typically bring in employees from other locations to teach and train, but we’ve hired all local people for the actual restaurant,”

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Pesenko says. “It’s great to be able to provide this employment opportunity for Greenwood and for Indianapolis.”

It’s the fourth location for Portillo’s in the Hoosier state including Fishers, Mishawaka and Merrillville, and Pesenko says the south side store is the next step in the company’s vision for a long-term presence throughout Indy.

“Indy is a great spot for us and we wanted to continue to expand throughout the area,” Pesenko says. “When we come to a city we’re all in, and we’ve had a great reaction so far.”

In April Portillo’s, which was founded as a hot dog stand in Chicago in 1963, announced plans for an Avon location on US Highway 36, and Pesenko says the company expects the Avon store to be open

by November.

Portillo’s Greenwood, like most of the company’s 50-plus locations around the country, boasts a prohibition-style aesthetic with local touches strewn about the walls.

“The visuals are very similar to the one in Fishers, but at each location we try to pick out artifacts that are unique to that specific area,” Trevino says. “So you’ll see some Indy 500 memorabilia and things of that sort scattered throughout the restaurant.”

Trevino adds that the Greenwood location on US-31, south of Stop 11 Road, provided the company with the larger-than-average footprint it needed to build out a typical Portillo’s establishment.

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- David Pesenko restaurant, like the south side of Indy, the challenge becomes finding a spot that can house a 9,000-square-foot building with a double drive-through,” he says. “It’s a big footprint, and we always start from scratch — we never take over an existing building.”

“We try to make each opening special and fun,” Trevino says. “It’s a great way for us to get to know a lot of people in the community.”

Portillo’s also presented a $5,000 donation check at the opening to the Greenwood The store’s grand opening on July 9 included Education Foundation, founded in 2015 to a ribbon cutting and t-shirt giveaways to provide grants to teachers and education those who signed up for Portillo’s Birthday administrators.

Club, through which members receive a complimentary slice of house-made, Trevino feels Portillo’s tried-and-true double-layer chocolate cake on their customer favorites, like its Italian beef birthday. and hot dogs, will be immediate hits in

Greenwood but is confident that south side patrons will explore the menu in full.

“As time goes on we’ve seen that people like to try new things,” he says. “Our salads are really popular for people who want something a little lighter, and our burgers I think will really go over nicely on the south side as well.”

Portillo’s is located at 8150 US-31 in Greenwood. For additional info, visit portillos.com.

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ONE OF GREENWOOD’S FINEST MEN IN BLUE, LIEUTENANT BOB DINE, RETIRES AFTER 41 YEARS Writer / Suzanne Huntzinger Photographer / Erin Feldmeyer

A guiding force on the Greenwood Police Department who came from a long legacy of law enforcement officers has hung up his hat.

Lieutenant Bob Dine has retired from the Greenwood Police Department after 41 years of service in law enforcement, five of which he served as Greenwood’s Police Chief.

But just because Lieutenant Dine won’t be showing his face at work daily, don’t expect the police department to forget about the Dine family too quickly. Bob’s father was one of three officers with the Greenwood Police Department in the late fifties to midsixties. Bob’s brother Jeff was the Police Chief in Speedway, and the two became the only brothers to serve as Police Chief simultaneously. Bob passed his “blue” gene to his family. His oldest son is an officer with the Westfield Police Department, his youngest was on the Greenwood Police department, his middle son is a jailer for Johnson County

and a nephew is with the Speedway Police.

That’s quite a legacy on its own, but you’ve got to reach back three more generations to find the first Dine in the Greenwood Police Department. Bob’s great-great-great Grandfather was a Town Marshall for the Greenwood Police Department in 1900, when Greenwood consisted of just three street corners, forming the intersection of Madison and Main Streets.

You might think Bob was ready to jump at the chance to join the force after college, given the family legacy. But instead, he attended Franklin College and majored in Physical Education, planning a career treating sports injuries for football and basketball teams. Until one night during his senior year, when an incident at his fraternity house changed it in an instant.

“The police came to the house to follow up on a complaint about loud music, and I was the delegate to handle such visits,” he says. “After handling the matter with the officer, I asked him if I could do a ride along. He said yes, we jumped in, and I loved it. I was hooked.”

Bob completed his training, and when it me I’d have to wait two weeks. So, two weeks came time to extend a job offer to him, then later, I was sworn in and I never looked back.”

Greenwood Mayor Larry Myers, came straight to the Dine home.

Bob earned his badge in 1977 and began his career being mentored by experienced “That’s how the police department dealt with officers like Sergeant Richard Bumps. He was things back then, right in the family home,” he given the opportunity to shadow other police says. “So Mayor Myers offered me the job right departments, attend an FBI training course, in our living room in front of my parents. I told assisted the secret service during a special him I wanted to start immediately, and he told dignitary visit and more.

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“I’ve been so blessed to receive the training I had and participate in other law enforcement organizations,” he says. “I got to do a lot of things that a lot of people will never be able to do in their lifetime. I wouldn’t trade my career for the world. I wish Mayor Myers and Police Chief Ed Stephens were here today to see it.”

No one in the world would want to trade a career that included such exciting memories as being selected for the FBI National Academy in Quantico, being part of an Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Special Task Force to infiltrate gangs on the city’s East side. But his favorite memories of his career included his relationships in the community, especially the kids.

Dine spent several years as a resource officer in Greenwood Schools. He got to know the kids at the school, earned their respect and their trust. He was often in a position to learn of pending trouble, and he was the most trusted person for a student to tell. He recalls leveraging that position to intervene and prevent a fight over a stolen guitar.

“I always treated the kids with respect,” he says.

“I understand how hard it is for some kids living in a one parent home. In many ways, I hope I taught them that cops are human too, and we have our good days and bad days.

I’ll really miss the high fives from the kids.

But I hope that in some way, through those relationships, I’ve instilled some hope and positivity in at least some of them.”

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“There’s a lot more cultural diversity these days, and we’re doing our best to overcome language barriers,” Dine says. “We also see mental health issues a lot more.”

Besides changes in the community, much has changed within the police department as well.

Technology has played a significant role in that. Along with the changes, Lt. Dine warns about some key things he hopes will never change.

“The younger, newer officers love the technology,” he says. “But I warn them they’ve got to get off the computer and get out and talk to these people. If you talk to them, they’ll trust you to help them.”

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Whether Lt. Dine was in the schools or on the streets, his mission never wavered.

“As a police chief, I wanted to be sure the drug dealers were put in jail and keep the schools safe,” he says. “Being a cop is a lot like being in a chair, looking out the window to the world. It feels good to put the right ones behind bars.”

The state of school safety has changed dramatically over the years and weighs heavy on Dine’s mind these days since he spent so much time in the schools.

“Times have changed so much, but if it’s going to get better, it’s going to take a whole community to change things,” he says. “The schools and the police department can’t solve every problem. We have to change attitudes, be supportive of teachers, be supportive of the entire community and be involved in your kids’ lives. It’s a team effort. To succeed, we’ve got to be the best we can be together and be at the top of our game before something happens. Above all, we have to remember the most important things are faith and family. We have to remember to encourage and love our kids and give them hope.

Without it, there’s nothing.”

Now that Dine has closed the door on his long and storied law enforcement career, it’s hard to imagine him not being in on the action.

“I’m going to take some much needed time off, but I’ll still get around and see people in the community,” he says. “I’ve seen people being born, and I’ve seen people die. That connection will be with me forever.”

Congratulations, Lt. Dine on your retirement. Thank you for your dedicated service in keeping the streets of Greenwood safe.

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Colts Coach Frank Reich Talks Faith, Hoosier Roots & Grand Park Sports Campus Writer / Josh Brown . Photography provided by Brian Brosmer & Indianapolis Colts

rank Reich’s coaching career has truly come full circle, and he couldn’t be happier.

In many ways, Reich is back home in Indianapolis.

The new Head Coach of the Indianapolis Colts is right back where it all started for him.

Reich began his career in 2006 with the Colts as an intern before working his way up to quarterbacks coach in 2009 alongside Colts legends Tony Dungy, Peyton Manning and Bill Polian.

Those relationships, coupled with a resume that now includes a Super Bowl ring as the Offensive Coordinator with the Philadelphia Eagles last year, have helped Reich land a job that he says is a dream come true.

“If I could have written up a plan of what would be the ideal scenario, the ideal team and place, this was it,” Reich says.

“Indianapolis is where I got my coaching start. I came into the organization and got to work with guys like Peyton Manning, Tony Dungy, Jeff Saturday the list goes on, but these are great men. To get a chance to come back here now is pretty special.”

The Reichs have ties to the Indy community, which has certainly made the reunion feel like a homecoming of sorts for the family.

Two of Reich’s three daughters graduated high school in the area when he first started

with the Colts in 2006 — his middle daughter from Hamilton Southeastern and his youngest daughter from Heritage Christian.

“The Hoosier hospitality has been unbelievable,” Reich says. “This is like home to us. We have family in this area and developed close friendships from my first time here. I’m thankful for the opportunity to be back.”

While Reich wasn’t the first choice for the position, the Colts quickly realized he was the best fit. After the fallout with Josh McDaniels, several reports said Polian, Dungy and Manning personally reached

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Frank Reich returns to the Colts after serving as quarterbacks coach in 2009 with Peyton Manning and Tony Dungy.

out to Colts Owner Jim Irsay and General Manager Chris Ballard to endorse Reich for the head coaching position.

Reich watched from afar and, despite his interest, did not make the first move in having his agent reach out to the Colts.

Instead, he decided if it was meant to be that it would be.

Looking back now, Reich says the endorsement of those Colts legends is humbling.

“It really is humbling because those are some tremendous men, coaches and players,” Reich says. “In this business you just try to work hard and do your job. You work around a lot of great people and learn

a lot from them. When people like that give you a vote of confidence, it means a lot.”

Faith & Football Reich has something on his resume that not too many NFL coaches have. After being drafted in 1985 by the Buffalo Bills and playing in the NFL for nine seasons, Reich took a break from football but knew he would want to return to coach one day.

Before the desire to coach in 2006, Reich actually felt called to ministry and went to seminary. He even served as pastor of a Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina — living out his faith and serving

the community.

Reich isn’t shy about his faith, either. He says it has played a vital role in his life and shaping him as a leader and a man.

“I wouldn’t change one day of being in ministry,” Reich says. “It has really shaped and formed me as a person. Going into ministry was something I really felt called to do. I didn’t know where it was going to take me, but I knew that I loved coaching people and encouraging people. I learned about myself as a teacher during that time.

To continue to develop those gifts and take them back into coaching in the NFL has been a lot of fun.”

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It is the first summer the Colts will work out at the facility in a deal the team announced back in September that will span 10 years.

The Colts will host an open camp and provide opportunities for fans to connect with the team and the players throughout the summer.

As the Colts gear up for their first season under Reich, they’ve found a new home for the summer — Grand Park in Westfield.

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“I remember the first time driving up,” Reich adds. “They told me a little about it, but as we are driving up you see all of these fields. Then you walk inside and there are three, full-size soccer fields. I’ve never seen a facility like it.”

With the season right around the corner, Reich’s focus is to get the Colts back on track. He is well aware of the fanbase and the team’s expectations.

Luck or no Luck, Reich’s goals remain the same — playing hard and being in a position to get back to the playoffs.

The Colts have built the team and the draft that they wanted, and despite Andrew Luck’s status for the season, Reich is confident that the team can perform at a high level.

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Writer / Shelly Bergman

With the first day of school lingering in the not-so-distant future, you're probably feeling both excited and overwhelmed.

From creating healthy sleep habits and establishing a good morning routine to handling back-to-school anxiety and learning how to make communication more manageable, we’ve got 10 back to school tips and tricks for parents to help make this your best year yet!

1. MAKE A COUNTDOWN

to those routines while wanting to get in as much fun as you can, but it will help the transition immensely for you and your kids if you start early.

2. POSITIVE ATTITUDE You know that your child will reap the benefits of going to school. Try to keep any anxiety or stress you may have from showing to your child.

4. MORNING ROUTINE Routine is the key word here. It may take a few weeks or even months to figure out the perfect routine for your family, but once you've got it, stick with it. Write it out or discuss it with your kids to let them know how you'd like to see the morning go. Have them help you figure out what works best for them.

5. EVENING ROUTINE

3. VISIT THE SCHOOL

This is a great practice for young kids Using a calendar, paper chain or whiteboard, starting preschool or Kindergarten. It is start a countdown a couple weeks before equally great for children entering a new school. With this countdown ease into school. Map out their classes and let them their school routine with bedtime, setting try out their locker. Park where they will out their clothes for the next day and when park and walk in, making their first day of they'll be waking up. It'll be hard to stick school more familiar.

Although morning routines help with the ease into a new day, setting up an evening routine can make that morning routine breeze by. Again, see what works best for your family. Maybe make a chart or an evening routine clock that shows what things they need to accomplish before lights out. Do as much as you can the night before

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so the next morning is simple (set out clothes, make lunches, look at the week ahead etc.)

6. GO SCHOOL SHOPPING Head to the store for their favorite foods in their packed lunch. Purchase the necessary school supplies or even a new First Day outfit. Get haircuts. Having a day with them to prepare for the new year ahead will let your kids know you want to make this as easy and as fun as possible for them.

7. MAKE A DROP ZONE Talk to your child about homework rules and where they should put papers that need to be looked at or signed. Have enough space for each child's backpack, shoes, water bottles or anything else they will be carrying home from school so there is no frustration in the morning to find these items. Make sure they know it's their space and their responsibility to keep their items there.

8. MAKE A CALENDAR Add all of the holidays and school info and hang it where your child can see it. If they join a club or sport, have them write in their games or practice dates and times to let them have a little responsibility over knowing when their time is scheduled. If you have a younger child, use stickers to let them know which days they have games or practices. Starting this habit of letting them schedule their time will help them decide what is too much on their plate.

9. BE PRESENT As tempting as it is to tell our kids they have nothing to worry about as a way to distract them, sometimes the best thing we can do as parents is to simply listen. If your child is finding school stressful, allow him or her to put their feelings into words so you can figure out exactly what is bothering them and (hopefully) find a solution to their worries. Spend 5 to 10 minutes connecting with each child in the morning or evening routine, with your phone put away. Talk about who they're excited to see or what they're going to do at recess. If they are nervous for the week ahead, brainstorm a family activity for the weekend.

10. OUTSOURCE YOUR TIME Know that it's okay to ask for help. Figure out what is taking up a lot of your time, therefore, keeping you from your family.

Is there a way to pay to have it done by someone else? Hire a cleaning service, utilize grocery pick up or delivery, make crock-pot meals, carpool with other parents for practices. There are many ways to simplify if you are able to step back and see what needs to be adjusted.

Families of the Boy Scouts of America have been asking for years to welcome daughters into the program that they have seen change their son’s lives.

This fall, families can now sign up their sons and daughters for Cub Scouting In October of 2017, the Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors unanimously approved to welcome girls into its iconic Cub Scout program and to deliver a Scouting program for older girls that will enable them to advance and earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout.

The historic decision comes after years of receiving requests from families that they want to participate together. The BSA evaluated the results of numerous research efforts, gaining input from current members and leaders, as well as parents and girls who’ve never been involved in Scouting. This research confirmed that the curriculum is applicable to both girls and boys, and offers families an additional choice in meeting the character development needs of all their children.

Cub Scouts and the Boy Scouts of America have created a unique model that builds on the benefits of single gender programs while providing the same character and leadership opportunities for both boys and girls. Cub Scout dens will be single gender, all boys or all girls, not co-ed.

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Using the same respected Scouting curriculum, all youth will be able to earn the belt loops, merit badges, and even Eagle Scout rank. This unique approach allows the organization to maintain the integrity of the single-gender model while also meeting the needs of today’s busy families, with all of the same character building, outdoor activities and service Scouts are known for in the community!

Our mission is still the same—to prepare every young person to become a strong, brave, loyal, kind and responsible citizen. The values of the Scout Law – trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent – are relevant and important for every boy and girl.

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Cub Scouting in single gender dens is now available for boys and girls Starting in 2019, girls will be able to earn the same merit badges as boys have for over 100 years, even Eagle Scout rank

7 WAY S TO P R E P YO U R FA L L WA R D R O B E

Writer / Stephanie Weber Photographer / Collin Weber

It’s still in the 90s most days, but fall is quickly approaching. August is the month that students go back to school, the football games dominate weekends and stores start to put out their fall styles if they haven’t already.

Sweaters are probably the farthest thing from your mind, but if you love fall fashion as much as I do, you’re ready to start transitioning.

There are a few easy ways to do that even with the summer heat that looms for at least the next month.

new denim styles that are comfortable and also on trend for the year.

2. FLANNELS ARE A MUST

1. UTILIZE DENIM

You simply can’t go wrong with flannels, especially for fall. Wear these now unbuttoned Now is the time to add denim to your wardrobe. Stock up on a couple of pairs of new with a tank or graphic tee and your favorite denim shorts. Then when the temperatures skinnies or boyfriend fit jeans because you’ll be able to wear them through the next couple drop, layer flannels with a vest paired with booties and your new high-rise skinny jeans. of seasons. Nordstrom, Madewell, Evereve, This is the ultimate piece for bonfires and, and Sweet Olive are my go-to stores to find

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honestly, if you only add one item to your wardrobe for fall, it should be flannels.

3. PEEP TOE BOOTIES ARE A GOOD WAY TO GO

Right now, it’s a little too warm for booties with socks, at least for me. I’d suggest peep toe booties that will go with almost every outfit.

You can wear these with dresses, denim or even shorts. DSW almost always has a great selection and they are my go-to store for shoes.

4. ADD FALL COLORS

It seems this year that fall colors have been on trend since January. We’ve seen mustard and olive for most of the summer, but if you haven’t added them to your wardrobe yet, now is certainly the time. Along with those two hues, purple, navy and burgundy are also a few to add to your shopping list. Try a fall-colored button-up paired with denim shorts and a peep toe bootie. That’s the perfect August look.

5. LAYER UP

As we move into fall, you probably notice that mornings are chilly followed by warm, sunny days and then back into breezy nights again.

A light cardigan with a short sleeve floral top and your favorite denim is a good way to go. You can also use flannels as a layering piece. Leather jackets are common as we move into colder temps. But, be careful not to over-layer in a way that looks messy and confusing leaving you with no shape.

6. SANDALS ARE ACCEPTABLE

Utilize those summer sandals as long as you can because your feet won’t see the light of day until at least March. I used to say that “jeans and flip-flop” weather is my favorite and that holds true today. Wear sandals with your favorite jumpsuits, denim or dresses until it’s just too cold. Black or cognac sandals are my suggestion for transitional colors.

7.6.ADD ADDSOME SOMEPRINTS PRINTS

Leopard is always popular for fall and so is plaid.

Bold fall florals are another print to add. Pattern mixing is one of my favorite things to try for fall.

I like to mix leopard flats with a plaid top and comfortable denim. Add statement earrings to the look and you’re good to go.

These tips are easy ways to make fall clothing work even though it’s still warm outside. It’s best to start transitioning now while the stores are

coming out with those perfect pieces for your family photos at the apple orchard.

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Join us for an evening of music and wine on the lawn! Plus, some great eats from a variety of food trucks. Free admission. Family friendly.

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JOHNSON COUNTY REWIND The Johnson County Fair 100 Years Ago

Courtesy of Johnson County Historical Society

What was the Johnson County Fair like a hundred years ago? A peak at the Premium List book of 1910 gives us some insight.

The fair was Aug. 31, Sept. 1 – 3: Wednesday through Saturday. There were several categories of prices:

Rules were quaint but severe:

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be paid any premiums that may have been awarded him until he shall have made an apology and been reinstated by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, such prohibition to remain in force until such apology is made and penalty abated the Board of Directors.

“The Association will keep an efficient police force on the grounds day and night to take charge of articles on exhibition and to preserve order generally.

“No species of intoxicating liquors will be allowed to be sold or drunk on the grounds or adjoining the same. Nor will gambling of any species or kind or other obnoxious games be allowed on or near the grounds during the days of the Fair.”

Horse races took place every day. There were altogether 10 events, including one just for Johnson County horses, called the Gents’ Road Race. Regulations for it stipulated that

it was “for horses that have never been trained for speed, half-mile heats, best three of five.

Horses to be driven to four-wheeled buggies.

Professional drivers barred.” Purses for each race ranged from $50 to $300 to be divided among the owners of the top four horses.

Fair entries were not dissimilar from today’s guides, only geared to early 20th century sensibilities, with men entering mules and

“jacks” for judging as well as “all kinds of vehicles — farm, road and track, all kinds of farm implements, engines, mills, all kinds of road machinery, iron and wood workers’ tools, displays of hardware, pumps, fences, fence machines, etc.”

Women’s entries included the usual canning and preserving, cooking, sewing and art work, but especially detailed were the categories of handwork listed: point lace

collar, point lace kerchief, nine different specimens of lace (Battenburg, Duchess, Honiton, Flemish, etc.) English eyelet, Cable scrim, coronation braid, Oriental darning, Mexican drawn work.

National 4-H began in 1914, so there were no 4-H entries in 1910. However, categories for children’s entries were available, including collections, penmanship, paper mats, baskets, beadwork, flowers, embroidery, cookies, jellies, candy and “Saratoga chips.”

The State Fair apparently was not the culmination of all county fairs, as it is now. In 1910, the State Fair was Sept. 1216. However, there were 10 county fairs in Indiana in the 1910 Johnson County Premium Book which were scheduled after the state fair.

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