Fishers Magazine March 2018

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MARCH 2018

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MARCH WRITERS

Christy Heitger-Ewing / Jon Shoulders Jocelyn Vare / Josh Brown Matt Keating / Stephanie Weber

A NEW RIDE: HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF INDIANAPOLIS CELEBRATES FISHERS GRAND OPENING

The recent opening of the northside Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealership and service center on Reynolds Drive in Fishers signifies much more than a simple relocation from its former Carmel setting, according to co-owner David Dellen.

7 The Art House: Gallery 116 Houses Local Art

10 Trendy In Indy: 5 Airport Fashion Tips For Spring Break

13 Six Fishers & Geist Bars &

Restaurants to Watch March Madness

15 Get to Know Your City Council:

Fishers City Council President Todd Zimmerman & Vice President Richard Block Talk Family, Community & Goals

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GALLERY 116 HOUSES LOCAL ART Writer & Photographer / Jocelyn Vare

There is a historic bungalow in the Fishers downtown Nickel Plate District on 116th Street. Many years ago, the house was the location of town government offices and the second floor was the police department. In 2002, the house changed to provide something new, but just as valuable, to the community.

This house is Gallery 116, where local makers and market goods come together in a retail shop. Today, Gallery 116 is a Fishers favorite and is well-known for unique home décor, gifts, jewelry, garments and specialty wares from more than 50 local and regional makers.

Tracy Gritter co-founded Gallery 116 and operates the shop with Anne Henn and a team of employees who are dedicated to bringing local artists’ work to their customers.

is no other place quite like Gallery 116,” she says. “No other retailer is as dedicated to supporting the local arts community. When you walk in ‘the house,’ you forget about everything else and just smile or laugh.

That’s the environment I want my artwork to be a part of.”

Gallery 116 displays and sells Brooks’ paintings (mostly in oil and acrylic) which embrace the city life she dearly loves and the comforting rural life that surrounds her Fishers home. Brooks moved to the Geist area 10 years ago but would like to live on a small farm some day.

“It’s not unusual for me to paint the animals I would like to have on my farm,” Brooks says.

“Gallery 116 is Fishers’ local arts advocate,” Gritter says. “I am an artist, I love art and I love to help artists tell their story and reach the Fishers community.”

Customers of Gallery 116 are especially drawn to Brooks’ delightful depictions of farm animals, especially a painting of a rabbit that is currently featured at the shop. Brooks is currently painting a series of “stingy” bees that could be making an appearance at Gallery 116 soon. She often receives local requests to paint portraits of pets, too.

Fishers artist, Sharon Jiskra Brooks, attests to Gallery 116’s passion for local art. “There

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my art,” Brooks says. “There are many wonderful local artists here in the area, so when I hear from Gallery 116 that one of my paintings just sold, I am so very honored.”

An affection for Indiana also inspires Fishers photographer, Troy Burt. His American Farmscapes series of photography began nearly 20 years ago when he lived in Chicago. Burt grew up in Indiana but relocated to Chicago after college. During car rides back to Indiana for family visits, he would take photographs of farms and barns from the moving car. Over the years, he noticed that most of the barns in the photographs disappeared, having been torn down for development. This inspired Burt to create a full series of his farmscape photography, realizing that he had captured something special about Indiana’s history.

Photos taken from a moving car provide a unique effect and require the photographer to capture the scene spontaneously.

“Working in a career in advertising photography was all about controlling the subject and lighting in studio or on location,” Burt says. “American Farmscapes taken from a moving car was all about letting go.”

Burt had several photography exhibitions in Chicago before moving back to Indiana in 2008. A mutual friend introduced him to Tracy Gritter. She now sells Burt’s American Farmscapes photography at Gallery 116.

Each photo is presented in a vintage wood frame, crafted by this Fishers artist who came back to his Indiana roots.

Jeremy Gardner is another local artist who is inspired by Indiana. Instead of farmscapes, Gardner is inspired by map shapes. He is an artisan who handcrafts Indiana cutouts made from reclaimed, repurposed wood. He could also be considered an “accidental artist” after he made an Indiana shape out of wood from his wife’s farm a few years ago. He posted a photo of his wood artwork on Facebook and immediately was bombarded with requests by friends who wanted one. Today, in addition to presenting his Indiana work at Gallery 116, he has an online store and fulfills requests for woodwork in the shape of other states and countries, too.

While strolling through Gallery 116, it is impossible to miss the artwork of Gayla Hodson because it is some of the most colorful and whimsical in the shop. She is a painter of vibrant pieces of artwork and lives in Central Indiana. Gayla’s work demonstrates her own unique voice. Some of her work is displayed inside a vintage suitcase, inviting customers to browse each ready-to-frame piece of art. Gayla’s artist statement is placed inside the suitcase. She communicates her inspiration to Gallery 116 customers.

“As long as I can remember, I have been driven to create,” Hodson says. “Creating is my way of connecting with people in a positive way and color is the essence of my work.”

The local artwork at Gallery 116 is constantly changing, with new pieces being created and displayed every day.

“This is not your typical, stuffy art gallery,” Gritter says. “This house was a part of Fishers history and is now a celebration of local talent and creativity. Fishers art is right here.”

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Spring back is upon us, and airport fashion is a “thing,” but it’s definitely not a new concept.

My grandmother is 90 years old and traveled to California and Hawaii in October 2016. She arrived at the airport in

heels and a stylish hat, ready to board her five-hour flight to Los Angeles.

Travel style is different for everyone, but in most cases, it involves some version of casual and comfortable. In other cases, it might involve business professional or a dressier look. I’ve created a list with five style basics so you can plan your own airport outfit.

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1. A STAPLE HAT.

I don’t think I’ve been on a plane in the last seven years without a hat. If it’s not on my head during the flight, it’s in my carry-on for easy access. Hats are great for those early morning flights when you don’t have time to do anything with your hair. Whether you choose a fedora or a baseball cap, hats are a travel necessity.

2. JOGGERS.

This is a trend I can fully stand behind as they are comfortable, but also trendy. Joggers can be dressed up or down making them a versatile piece to wear later in your trip too. I like to pair mine with a graphic tee and a denim jacket for travel days.

3. LAYERS

You never know what the temperature might be like in the airport or on the plane. A jacket or sweater is advisable so you can adjust to these differences.

4. C OMFORTABLE SHOES THAT SLIDE OFF EASILY.

Going through security is no easy feat, but if you wear shoes that slide on and off, it makes this process smoother. I like to wear shoes that cover my feet to keep them warm, but sandals are an easy choice for beach getaways. Comfort is key, especially if you might be running to catch a connection.

5. B ACKPACK OR CROSSBODY W/ EASY ACCESS TO YOUR I.D.

When you check your bag and go through security, you have to show I.D. twice. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve temporarily misplaced my I.D. because I just threw it in my bag. If you have a backpack or small crossbody to store your cards and cash, your travel day will be a breeze.

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After traveling domestically and internationally over the last few years, I’ve learned that less is more. Bringing a small bag in addition to my backpack is easiest for me so I don’t have to mess with a roller carry on that may or may not fit in the overhead compartments. I know this isn’t exactly style related, but it will make your travel experience more positive.

These five style basics are the necessities for your upcoming travel plans. Whether you’re driving or flying to your destination, you can follow these guidelines for a comfortable day.

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SIX LOCAL SPOTS TO WATCH MARCH MADNESS Writer / Josh Brown

The moment college basketball fans wait for every year is finally here — the Big Dance.

March Madness kicks off with first-round action on March 16. Geist & Fishers have plenty of great, local spots to catch all the buzzer beaters and Cinderella stories.

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1. Ale Emporium Fishers  11501 Geist Pavillion Dr.  @AleEmporiumFishers

Come for March Madness and stay for the beer and Hermanaki wings. Anyone who has been to the original Ale Emporium location in Castleton knows it’s a great spot to watch any sporting event. Throw in the fact that the new Northside location just recently opened in Mid-February, and it is sure to be a popular choice come March Madness. The bar is jam packed with flat screen TVs, and, at the very least, if your team gets upset early on you can drown your feelings in pounds of Hermanaki wings.

Murphys Craft House opened early in 2017 and has experienced success. The location is a spacious, open bar with plenty of flat screens, making it a great spot for March Madness. Not to mention, the food is underrated with a great menu (we recommend the Bourbon Pork Pretzel or Honey Buffalo Chicken sandwiches, or the Murphy Frisco burger).

Fishers newest sports bar and entertainment space is sure to be busy come March. With bars on the second and third floors, the space is primed for sporting events. If the weather is nice, the rooftop bar is a great spot to grab some drinks and catch the game. Each bay comes with TVs on both sides, meaning you can also watch your favorite team while smashing some golf balls to the back trenches for the longest drive. With menu options like Chicken & Waffle Sliders, Brisket Grilled Cheese and Injectable Donut Holes, you also won’t leave hungry.

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The Geist bar & restaurant is a local favorite that recently celebrated five years in January. With more than 35 plasma TVs, you should have no worries about whether your team’s game will be on at the bar. The Loaded Tots and Buffalo Chicken Dip are perfect gameday appetizers. Entree items like the Buffalo Chicken Mac, Chicken Tender Platter or Seafood Tacos are also solid choices.

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Eddy’s opened its doors in 1995 and has been a Geist favorite ever since. Owner Dave Stringer is often at the restaurant talking with customers, and the bar truly has that neighborhood feel to it. It doesn’t get much better than Jalapeño Chicken Strips, a beer and a full-slate of March Madness games.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY COUNCIL Fishers City Council President Todd Zimmerman & Vice President Richard Block Talk Family, Community & Goals

Writer / Jon Shoulders

As leaders of the nine-member Fishers City Council, President Todd Zimmerman and Vice President Richard Block are excited to be serving the local community that both have been part of for more than 25 years.

Zimmerman’s family moved to Fishers in 1989 when he was 16, and in recent years, he’s had the opportunity to forge relationships with many local businesses in his professional capacity as an insurance broker and advisor with Brown & Brown.

With three children in fourth, sixth and ninth grade, Zimmerman serves as a board member and coach for the Southeastern Program of Recreational Team Sports (S.P.O.R.T.S.), spending many a weekend coaching and refereeing basketball games.

A City Council member since 2015, Zimmerman was elected to the presidency in early January.

“My family has grown to really appreciate what the city has to offer,” Zimmerman says of his wife Nikki and their sons, Joshua, Elijah and Benjamin. “We love the outdoor movies at the amphitheater, and I love taking the kids sledding at Flat Fork Park. The city has had a lot of success lately and the council is going to keep an eye on infrastructure and make sure funding is at appropriate levels, so the mayor and the city are able to keep that success going.”

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to Indy the following year. By 1993 the couple had settled in Fishers as one of the first to move into the Hamilton Proper neighborhood.

As president of Paragon Realty, Block has seen firsthand the development strides Fishers has made commercially and hopes the Council, alongside Mayor Scott Fadness, can help foster not only the city’s commercial and residential development but also its social well being.

“With the social things that the council doing, including what (Council member) Cecilia Coble is doing in the disability area and the Mental Health Task Force that’s been formed, creating a stronger social fabric within our community is something that we’re trying to help along,” says Block, who has three sons living in Denver and

Chicago, and a daughter attending Hamilton Southeastern High School. “It’s not just about economic development.”

Both Zimmerman and Block feel Fishers is poised to improve on its status as a diverse, family-friendly setting, and Zimmerman says starting this year, the last 30 minutes of each City Council meeting will be devoted to comments, concerns and questions from the general public, to further engage residents throughout the city.

“I REALLY WANT FISHERS TO BE THAT PLACE WHERE YOU CAN BE BORN AND RAISED HERE AND GO TO EXCELLENT SCHOOLS, AND THEN HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO COME BACK EVEN IF YOU LEAVE FOR COLLEGE AND FIND A GOOD PAYING JOB THAT MEETS YOUR SKILL SETS AND PASSIONS.” - Todd Zimmerman -

“I really want Fishers to be that place where you can be born and raised here and go to excellent schools, and then have an opportunity to come back even if you leave for college and find a good paying job that meets your skill sets and passions,” Zimmerman says.

“I want it to be a community where people want to work, live and play. That’s what keeps me motivated as a member of the Council.”

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The recent opening of the northside Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealership and service center on Reynolds Drive in Fishers signifies much more than a simple relocation from its former Carmel setting, according to co-owner David Dellen.

“We’re doubling in size from our old location in Carmel on 96th Street, and there’s a lot we can do now here in Fishers that we couldn’t do before,” he says. “We just outgrew the old location. We’re excited for the change, and we’re going to have fun with it.”

The new two-story facility spans approximately 37,000 square feet on 3.5 acres and features a service center, an

outdoor patio, a customer lounge area and in-house bike storage. Dellen, who has co-owned the 22,000-square-foot dealership on 96th Street with his mother Donna since 2012, even obtained a beer and wine license for special onsite events and parties.

“One of the biggest complaints at the old dealership was that our service department couldn’t store the bikes and had to push them outside everyday and expose them to the elements,” says Dellen, adding that the Fishers store accommodates almost double the parking space he offered in Carmel. “Now, when someone brings a bike in, they get checked in and the bike goes up to our heated, secured storage area and stays there until it’s worked on. The new location will be much better for our service needs and our storage needs.” atFishers.com / MARCH 2018 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / 19

The Dellens broke ground in March 2017 with Mayor Scott Fadness in attendance, and Dellen says the mayor and the Fishers community in general have been largely supportive of the new facility from day one.

The owners officially opened the Fishers store on January 20 and held a grand opening celebration a week later featuring live music and refreshments.

“Fishers is becoming this fantastic epicenter of community engagement and activities, and we’re excited to be a part of it,” says Dellen, who began working at the dealership at age 17 when his father was the owner, and currently also co-owns Cannonball Harley-Davidson in Terre Haute. “The overwhelming majority of people are saying how excited they are about it. We’ve had some people saying they’re disappointed that we’re moving

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farther away from them, but you can’t really help that.”

only courses, classes for military and an advanced course for skilled riders.”

The new facility will also be able to accommodate Riding Academy lessons, through which individuals can learn to ride a Harley and obtain the proper licensing.

Dellen says his instructors have been using Sand Creek Elementary School for riding lessons since he began offering the course more than two years ago and is pleased to be able to offer the course at his own facility moving forward.

Even the sign hanging over the new store’s front entrance was carefully thought out by the Dellens – they retained a custom fabricator to construct it with fortina, a metal wrapped with a durable composite material that resembles wood, to lend a contemporary appearance to the building’s overall exterior façade.

“We’ll be able to have eight students per class, and we’re hoping to have some weekday classes as well as weekend classes,” he says. “The classes are typically offered April through October, and we have ladies-

Dellen’s father and grandfather purchased the franchise 40 years ago, back when it was a Kawasaki dealership at 54th Street and Keystone Avenue. They eventually relocated the operation to 96th Street in the late 1990s, becoming an exclusive new and used Harley-Davidson dealer over the

ensuing years – a decision Dellen says led to consistent growth and a steady increase in sales that prompted the current move to Fishers. The Dellens currently employ a staff of 35 at the dealership.

“After my dad died in 2008, my mom and I took a few years to finish his estate and officially became owners by 2012,” he says.

“We’ve been fortunate to carry on with the business. It’s been a great experience, and we’ve had a positive response in Fishers so far, which is a good sign.”

Harley-Davidson of Indianapolis is located at 12400 Reynolds Drive in Fishers. For sales info and additional details on repair services or licensing classes, call 317-8151800 or visit hdofindy.com.

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FHS WE THE PEOPLE TEAM HEADED TO NATIONAL FINALS T E E PA R T Y F U N D R A I S I N G E V E N T C O M I N G U P M A R C H 1 1 AT T O P G O L F Writer / Matt Keating

The Fishers High School We the People team needs your financial help to help them make it to the National Finals in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. area. The finals are held in Congressional committee rooms on Capitol Hill.

“We have an amazing fundraising opportunity coming up March 11 through Topgolf,” she says. “The premier The We the People program, which has been golf entertainment complex is hosting a in existence since 1987, teaches students the fundraiser for the team. Participants will be constitutional principles the United States able to enjoy a VIP experience with three was founded on in the hopes of creating a hours of Topgolf play, food and beverages. more educated citizenry.

In addition, there will be amazing prizes and gifts given.”

Liz Paternoster, a Fishers High School (FHS) Government and History teacher, Paternoster says the kids are excited about and the We the People team coach, says the both the fundraising and participating in kids need $50,000 to participate. the finals.

“We are representing the State of Indiana at the competition, so the Indiana Bar Foundation has graciously donated more than $15,000,” Paternoster says. “We are looking to raise $30,000 to go. So far, we have raised about $10,000.”

“This group of students have responded with joy and ambition,” she says. “In order to prepare, they have read books, met with their advisors and kept up on current events. To have the chance to compete on a national stage and represent your entire state is a huge honor, and they are working their hardest to represent Hoosiers well.”

Paternoster added that golf lovers can help by enjoying an upcoming golf party to raise money for the trip, which would include Paternoster noted that in over 30 years a five day, four-night stay in a hotel in the of the We the People National Finals, no

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team from Indiana has ever won. If they win or place second, they would make history in Indiana.

“As a teacher, I have already won,” she says. “I teach about the importance of citizens invoking action. I emphasize that government is not needed for everything.

This group hosted and served a breakfast to veterans on Veteran's Day. In addition, they shopped, with their own money, to help those less fortunate have an incredible Christmas this year.”

Paternoster believes education is the cornerstone of a successful democracy.

“I believe strongly in this, and that is why I chose to become the coach of the team 11 years ago,” she says. “Our program has continued to grow and become more and more successful each year due to the support of great people that believe in education as deeply as I do.

“In addition, it takes a village to raise a child.

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extremely blessed in this way.”

Paternoster adds that the Fishers community has been tremendously supportive.

“Representative Todd Huston, Mayor Scott Fadness, the City Council, local judges, our principal, Jason Urban, the staff of Fishers High School and our Superintendent have all assisted us in our preparation,” she says.

Paternoster added that the kids are looking forward to sightseeing throughout Washington D.C., which will bring the last six months of their studying to life. They will be visiting Arlington National Cemetery, the Capitol, the White House and the Supreme Court.

This all ties in with the We the People curriculum, which complements the regular school curriculum by providing upper elementary, middle and high school students with an innovative course of instruction on the history and principles of U.S. Constitutional democracy.

The We the People program’s culminating activity is a simulated congressional hearing in which students “testify” before a panel of judges acting as members of Congress.

Making it all the way to the National Finals means the FHS We the People team has been outstanding.

“Any contribution people can make would help us reach our financial goal for this wonderful trip,” she says. “All donations are tax deductible and you will be sent a letter promptly for your tax records. The kids are really excited and they can’t wait.”

For more information on the FHS We the People Topgolf fundraiser, visit freshtix.com/events/fhswtpteeparty.

To donate, visit gofundme.com/sendteam-Indiana-to-nationals.

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Mike Riekhof was awarded the 2017 Fishers Nonprofit Volunteer of the Year Award.

OUT OF THE DARKNESS The Peyton Riekhof Foundation for Youth Hope Supports Students Who are Struggling with Mental Illness Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing

When you lose a loved one to suicide, for a time you lose hope. You struggle to breathe, to sleep, to think, to function. It’s how Mike Riekhof felt when he lost his teenage daughter, Peyton, to suicide in 2013. And if he felt this bad, he couldn’t imagine the pain his daughter must have carried to make her fatal choice.

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), suicide claims nearly 45,000 lives annually. When Riekhof

emerged from the fog of grief, he was compelled to help youth in the area who found themselves drowning in darkness and despair. So in 2014, he founded the Peyton Riekhof Foundation for Youth Hope.

“I knew there had to be some change in our community in terms of how mental health was viewed and how mental health illnesses can be fatal,” says Riekhof, who even though he was in the healthcare field (he works for a pharmaceutical company), didn’t know the warning signs of clinical depression. Plus, as so many do, Peyton hid her agony well. atFishers.com / MARCH 2018 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / 25

“She was this very happy person on the outside, but on the inside, she was hurting every day, fighting depression, anxiety and insomnia,” Riekhof says.

Riekhof partnered with the HSE and Fishers High administrators to start antistigma clubs in the schools. Participants proudly wear their anti-stigma t-shirts, which are paid for by Riekhof ’s foundation.

“It helps de-stigmatize the disease of depression and other mental health illnesses,” says Riekhof, noting that the

HSE club has 70 members. “I’ve seen a big change in students opening up and talking.”

In addition, the schools hired Brooke Lawson, a full-time mental health coordinator, to facilitate weekly support groups.

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“HSE schools are so grateful for the partnership we have with the Peyton Riekhof Foundation,” Lawson says. “Students have benefitted greatly from the support groups.”

In March, the Peyton Riekhof Foundation for Youth Hope will host its fifth annual Night of Hope event, which includes speakers as well as 22 mental health organizations who are on-site to distribute their materials.

This year RemedyLIVE will put on a dynamic program.

“They pose questions to the crowd like, ‘Have you ever thought about suicide or harming yourself?’ The crowd answers anonymously with their responses going up on the screen and students can see that others are hurting, too,” Riekhof says. “They realize they’re not alone.”

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Last year 500 people of all ages attended Night of Hope. Although Riekhof would love to see every seat filled, his board members remind him that it’s about helping one person, saving one life. That message was brought home last year when a mother told Riekhof that the greatest benefit to the evening was recognizing unity.

“Prior to the Night of Hope, I felt that our family was alone on this journey of parenting a suicidal child,” she said.

“This was the first time I learned that there’s a community who understands our struggle.”

Riekhof is committed to ongoing education, awareness, and destigmatizing. In 2018, he hopes to include additional student support groups, a parent support group

“HSE schools are so grateful for the partnership we have with the Peyton Riekhof Foundation. Students have benefitted greatly from the support groups.”

- Brooke Lawson and an event focused specifically on young men’s health (since according to AFSP, men die by suicide 3.57 times more often than women). In the book “Anxious for Nothing,” author Max Lucado cites a study that involved more than 200,000 incoming freshmen — all reporting “all-time lows in overall mental health and emotional stability.”

Middle school and high school students worry about performing academically and athletically, they fret about getting into certain colleges, they are bullied on social media.

They wrestle with eating disorders, pornography addiction, drugs and alcohol, self-harm and abuse. And then there’s the pressure to succeed.

“There’s this culture that you’ve got to make the travel teams, be enrolled in the AP classes, live in certain neighborhoods, attend the best university. Add to that never shutting off technology and it has created a high-anxiety world,” Riekhof says. “It’s a culture we need to work at changing, and it takes a village to do so.”

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Riekhof notes that depression, anxiety and stress are starting to hit at the grade school level now, which is why early intervention, discussions and support are so critical.

“Our goal as a foundation is to provide resources to help our youth,” Riekhof says.

A Night of Hope will be held March 20 at Fishers High School from 6:308 p.m. For more information, visit thepeytonriekhoffoundation.com

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Luke Hermes, owner of Starcrest Cleaners, has been in the dry cleaning business a long time. In fact, he is now the third generation of his family to own a dry cleaning business. His family’s legacy - from his grandfather’s first store to his father’s vision for customer service - has taken dry cleaning to a new level.

The location was in need of much work, and Hermes looked forward to bringing the exceptional Starcrest services to the Fishers area.

Starcrest Cleaners offers a unique dry cleaning experience. Back in 2017, Hermes - Starcrest’s CEO - partnered with Bill Wilkins to buy what was an independent Starcrest business just north of 96th Street at 9603 Lantern Road.

Wilkins, co-owner and managing partner, looks forward to bringing his 15 years

Since late November, the only thing that stayed the same about the Lantern Road location was the Starcrest name. Over $250,000 was invested just in new state-ofthe-art equipment, including $80,000 on an environmentally friendly cleaning machine that produces softer clothing and brighter colors. Starcrest Cleaners also renovated the building, remodeling the lobby to give it a modern feel and adding new signage to the front. Indeed, everything at the new location is brand new.

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“I’m really excited to get the word out about what we’re doing and why it’s different,” says Hermes, who is especially proud of Starcrest’s same-day and new OnDemand service. “We want to be customer savvy.”

All Starcrest locations have a valet drive thru, allowing customers to pull in and pick up their freshly cleaned clothes.

Starcrest is also open throughout the week, even on Sundays. Finally, the business offers services beyond just dry cleaning, including cleaning of leather, furs, comforters and wedding gowns and even wash, dry, fold of customers’ regular laundry.

Offering extended hours and valet service is just the beginning of how Starcrest

is going beyond the competition.

Starcrest offers same-day service. Any clothes that are dropped off by 9 a.m. are ready for the customer by 5 p.m. or earlier. In fact, Starcrest will text customers when orders are ready, allowing people to pick up orders at their convenience.

“We wanted to provide a quality and consistent product to our customers and services that not everyone is used to seeing. We’ve been running like that for 25 years now,” Hermes says.

Starcrest customers can use the new Starcrest OnDemand app or go online at starcrestondemand.com to schedule a guaranteed window of 1-2 hours — immediate pickup with next day delivery—between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., seven days a week. Once the window is scheduled, a Starcrest driver will pick up dry cleaning, shirts and other materials to be cleaned.

Customers receive text notifications when the Starcrest driver is en route and a text when clothes are ready for delivery, guaranteed for the following day. The online portal offers cashless transaction and a convenient, userfriendly interface. The entire business process is completely local.

“Terms like ‘on demand’ and ‘customer convenience’ are thrown around so loosely, but we are committed to providing true OnDemand service.

It’s the next generation of customer convenience, and that is what we’ve been about for over 25 years,” says Luke, who envisions Starcrest as the pioneer in the industry. “The biggest challenge is getting customers to understand what we’re offering and why it’s so dramatically better.”

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When Winter Hits It’s Go-time for the Department of Public Works Salt & Snow Plow Team Writer / Josh Brown Photographer / Brian Brosmer

It is no secret that winter can be fairly brutal in Central Indiana, and Fishers is no exception. But even when the toughest stretches of snow and ice hit our city, the roads, more often than not, are as clear as possible for drivers to safely navigate.

It’s a luxury that can often be overlooked and taken for granted, but make no mistake, a great deal of effort and planning goes into keeping Fishers’ roads clear when winter season hits. The Fishers Department of Public Works (DPW) houses 67 salt & snow plows, and the drivers are the unsung snow warriors during the winter months.

“The best part of our strategy is our team.

We couldn’t do it without these guys,” says Eric Pethtel, Director of Public Works.

“They take pride in their work for sure, and they really view it as a challenge to always do better. They are trained and ready. I’ve got a whole staff of experts in this field, particularly in winter operations. Our team is able to make adjustments on the fly as well and that is what keeps us ahead of the game when it comes to keeping the roads clear. That is what makes a difference when you drive south of 96th Street.”

A large part of Pethtel’s role is managing the

department and making sure his team is well prepared with everything they need. When it comes to the winter season, the time and preparation that goes into keeping the roads safe for drivers is critical. Pethtel says the planning stage and those talks start well before the first snow falls in Fishers.

“About four years ago, myself and a handful of our staff were at the Geist Blast on the Bridge in 102 degree heat, and we were talking about our winter operations and our strategy to do better,” Pethtel says. “We really kick the tires early in planning our winter operations, and that is why our team is polished and ready. Everything we do is deliberate and thought out.

“We break the community up into seven sections, and we have quality control individuals in all the areas,” Pethtel adds.

“The drivers split into two, 12-hour shifts for the duration until we are done.

Depending on how bad the snow or ice is, we have additional staff that we tap into to have some extra hands. Thankfully, we haven’t had to do that this winter. We have snow priority groups that are color coded, and once we knock out one section, we immediately move on to the next. It is all very thought out and well planned.”

himself and even Mayor Scott Fadness.

“If it is bad enough, absolutely, all hands are on deck,” Pethtel says. “I’ve plowed if it is four or five inches or more. The mayor comes out, too. He is a farm boy and loves to plow, and he’s good at it.”

The DPW even finds ways to involve the community, too. Throughout the years, through events like Touch a Truck and National Public Works Week, kids in the Fishers community and local artists have had the opportunity to paint some of the snow plows with special designs.

“Some of them have Minions painted on and other fun designs,” Pethtel says. “The kids will paint a picture and put their name on it. It draws a lot of attention and gets the community involved.”

Winter season is just one piece of the DPW’s role in the city. The Public Works team stays busy year round. Pethtel says it is a department that can be often overlooked, but, at the end of the day, what matters is serving the community and making sure the city is clean, safe and fun.

“I think we in the Public Works world go unnoticed, and that is fine,” Pethtel says.

“None of us signed up to get a pat on the In the roughest of winters (the winter of 2013 back. We are here to make a difference, and is one that comes to mind), Pethtel says that we do. A lot of folks don’t realize, though, just about all hands are on deck, including that before they even open their garage 30 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / MARCH 2018 / atFishers.com

doors to go to work in the morning, they have encountered us. I like to say that Public Works is the silent arm of Public Safety. If you and I have an emergency, we call the police or the fire department. But the moment the police or fire department has an emergency, they call the Public Works. I think our guys are under-appreciated, but we really aren’t in it for that.”

HOMETOWN HELP FOR HEROES Among the many ways that the Department of Public Works serves the Fishers community is a program called Hometown Help for Heroes. The program started three years ago, with the idea of helping take care of those families that have a head of household who is actively deployed in the military.

“This is my favorite thing that we have done,” Pethtel says. “If a head of household is actively deployed, the Department of Public Works will come and take care of their house while they are gone. We will shovel their driveways and sidewalks, or mow their lawns in summer for the duration of while they are on active duty. It is a fantastic program. I do a lot of networking through the American Public Works Association around the country, and I’ve been able to speak at national conferences about it.”

The idea for the program came about when one of the city’s own internal staff was actively deployed and co-workers wanted to do all they could to take care of the family while he was gone.

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LEGACY BIBLE CHURCH 2140 Greenfield Ave. Noblesville, IN 46060 (317) 764-2156

LEGACY BIBLE CHURCH CELEBRATES THIRD ANNIVERSARY us.” Since the first worship service with 50 people, growth has been steady, with a Legacy Bible Church, 2140 Greenfield current average of about 250. Dr. Kunda Avenue, Noblesville, is celebrating its third noted they have drawn members from anniversary, and Legacy’s pastor credits Hamilton, Marion, Boone, Howard and God’s blessing and the church’s members for Hancock counties. They offer a 9:30 a.m. its success. worship service every Sunday, with Sunday School following at 11 a.m. There are two “This has been an exciting adventure for us adult Sunday School classes, and wellsince we started on March 1, 2015,” says known Bible teacher Terry McIntosh leads a Pastor Dr. Keith Kunda. “We started our class for youth. church at Fishers Junior High School during the worst snow storm of the year. We moved “We have people who come to check us out to this building on November 1, 2015, and for the first time and say, ‘Yes let’s stay,’” Dr. we have grown consistently since then. We Kunda says. “That’s a great feeling. When have been very blessed that this building people walk in the door, they are welcomed was available. It has been a perfect fit for like we have known them all their lives. It Writer / Matt Keating

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feels like a family here. Legacy Bible Church people give their time, talents and treasure to help us continue to grow.”

Those who visit the church are sure to hear in-depth biblical preaching. “We preach through an entire book of the Bible,” Dr. Kunda says. “We study all of the context in which it was written. And The Lord’s Supper is celebrated weekly.” New visitors also experience traditional worship, including congregational singing, choir, orchestra, brass choir, handbell choir and solos. “We use time honored music,” Dr. Kunda says.

“People will enjoy a legacy of hymns that has been passed down through several centuries.” Upcoming Holy Week services

include a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. March 30, and an Easter Sunday service at 9:30 a.m.

April 1 with extra resurrection music.

Steve Meurer, music director for Legacy Bible Church, noted that they have been blessed with fine musicians who have chosen to play great music in worship. Meurer says different groups, organizations and individuals have been very helpful with donations of music, musical instruments and even furniture. “We have received chairs, a piano, choral and instrumental music, books for our library, choir robes, bells and numerous other items that fit in perfectly with what we are doing,” Legacy Bible Church offers men’s Bible studies, women’s Bible studies and Children’s sermons. “We also are reaching out to the community,” Dr. Kunda adds. “We have a mentoring ministry for youth at Pendleton Correctional Facility. We want them to anchor their lives in Jesus Christ. We want them to find purpose and meaning in their lives. Yes, they have done wrong things, but the goal is to help them move toward Jesus Christ.”

Legacy Bible Church also has an indoor pot luck dinner as part of its annual anniversary celebrations and a fall picnic on the church’s beautiful grounds in late summer. Weekly prayer meetings are held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. “I like to call them ‘The Power Plant’ meetings because, similar to a power plant that has energy, our church is powered and run by prayers,” Dr. Kunda says.

Dr. Kunda says that the church has grown through word of mouth, television advertising and their new, revamped website, which launched last month. “We have new members who checked us out on our website and liked what they saw,” Dr. Kunda says. “We’ve had quite a few people tell us, ’I didn’t think I would ever find a church like this again.’ They are committed to this church and they are committed to each other.”

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ABBA’s greatest hits tell the story of a young bride’s search for her birth father on a Greek island paradise.

This feel-good musical includes catchy songs like “Honey, Honey,” “Take A Chance on Me,” “Dancing Queen” and of course the title tune. On stage through April 8. There are showtimes all throughout March and times vary. Visit beefandboards.com for full details.

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WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET

Shop fresh, shop local, and now enjoy shopping the Fishers Farmers’ Market in every season! Fishers’ Winter Farmers’ Market, presented by IU Health Saxony, returns to the Roy G. Holland Memorial Park building on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until noon. With over 20 Indiana-grown vendors, market-goers will enjoy shopping seasonal produce, handmade artisan items, and fresh baked goods.

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Sun King Brewing Company 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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LAWRENCE STATE OF THE CITY 2018

Mayor Steve Collier will deliver his State of the City address for Lawrence.

The Garrison 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

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22ND ANNUAL NOBLE EVENING IN THE GARDEN

The 22nd annual Big Red Liquors’ Noble Evening in the Garden presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis is a preview gala to the Indiana Flower & Patio Show. Guests get to enjoy specialties from top local restaurants, live music, interactive entertainment, a fantastic silent auction and so much more in the beautiful garden settings at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, all while supporting the services that Noble provides to the community.

Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

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KYLE BLEDSOE LIVE AT FOXGARDIN

National touring artist Kyle Bledsoe will be live at FoxGardin! This is a 21 and older event. For reservations, call 317-485-4085 or visit opentable.com.

FoxGardin Kitchen and Ale 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

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Heritage Christian School presents, Twelfth Night. Viola has been shipwrecked in a violent storm off the coast of Illyria. In the process, she has lost her twin brother, Sebastian. Tickets cost $5 for students and $8 for adults.

Heritage Christian School Friday, March 23 at 7:00p.m.

Saturday, March 24 at 2:00p.m. & 7:00p.m.

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TWELFTH NIGHT

Heritage Christian School presents, Twelfth Night. Viola has been shipwrecked in a violent storm off the coast of Illyria. In the process, she has lost her twin brother, Sebastian. Tickets cost $5 for students and $8 for adults.

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