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A Powerful Melody HSE Student Overcomes Disability Through Creating Music Writer / Jocelyn Vare Photographer / Theresa Treep

There’s a student at HSE High School in Fishers who creates new music every day. Usually, he works on an electronic keyboard, creating melodies, switching sounds and adjusting rhythms as he plays.

His creativity and dexterity reflect years of practice. For this 18-year-old, music isn’t just a pastime, it’s his passion. It is his very own way of self-expression, identity and enjoyment. For Danny Riley, music is happily woven into every day of his life.

Music is also a key component to his daily physical therapy and occupational therapy.

As he is encouraged to sit upright, to

communicate or to walk with assistance during his therapy, music is Danny’s motivator and encouragement. Danny was born with a congenital brain malformation called Dandy-Walker Syndrome. This condition affects the cerebellum, the area at the back of the brain that controls movement. One in 2,500 children are born with Dandy-Walker Syndrome.

Danny was diagnosed with Dandy-Walker Syndrome when he was an infant. Although he has muscle strength, the condition has hindered Danny’s ability to stand and walk because the cerebellum controls balance and coordination. Swallowing and speech are very difficult tasks for him. Although he is non-verbal, Danny can indeed 6 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / APRIL 2018 / atFishers.com

communicate using gestures, his iPad and especially with music.

At HSE High School, Danny spends four full days a week participating with peers and professionals in intense learning and therapy sessions. Like a jogger who listens to lively music in his headphones to run one more mile, music is Danny’s soundtrack to motivate himself to excel, too. And during his free time, Danny creates his own music on his beloved keyboard.

Playing on a keyboard requires intense motor planning and thought for Danny. He has toddler-level motor skills with advanced creativity and focus as he practices daily, just like any dedicated musician does. He

Danny Riley finds release through the music he creates.

nimbly and purposefully plays the keyboard, adjusting buttons as he creates, to produce his own melodies and rhythms. Despite the mental and physical challenge that playing the keyboard must be, Danny relishes it.

“Danny takes tremendous joy in creating music,” says his mother, Theresa Treep. “But it is more than that. Creating and listening to music not only makes Danny happy, it helps him discover who he is and how to interact with others. Over the years, music has helped Danny grow his confidence and abilities, both intellectually and socially.”

While other teenagers may cling to social media for their personal interactions, Danny lives life in-person, with a genuine openness that draws smiles from everyone he meets. He is also quite well-known in the Fishers community because he has such a busy social life. Some of his favorite activities are ones that he participates in with the “Best Buddies” program at HSE, a national volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships between typically-developing students and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Danny has enjoyed high school prom, fundraiser events and other social activities with Best Buddies, including an open-mic music night at The Well coffee shop.

Danny also travels very frequently with his family and his favorite destinations are Disney World and the dozens of state

and national parks that he has visited. In addition, from a very young age, Danny has enjoyed attending musical performances, like Symphony on the Prairie, Yuletide and Broadway shows. His mom says that his favorite type of music to listen to is “loud and peppy.”

“He always wanted to get close to the piano when I played,” she says. “So, we first purchased a toy keyboard for him to play with and that quickly became his prized possession. He just loved playing it. And, music has been an important part of his life ever since. Today, music is his voice.”

Danny was introduced to music early in his life because music has always been a part of his family’s life. In the beginning, music wasn’t part of therapy or motivation, it was simply something his family enjoyed.

His older brother, Tim, played the clarinet and his father, John, was always a music appreciator. Danny’s mom, Theresa, discovered her son’s interest in music as she played the piano at home.

Danny’s first school experience with a keyboard in a classroom was eight years ago. None of the other students were interested in playing it but Danny was.

His therapists quickly learned how much music meant to him and integrated the keyboard into his therapies. For example, Danny would be motivated to walk across the room in his gait trainer to reach the keyboard and playing the keyboard while standing helped to strengthen his legs and torso. Today, Danny’s strength can also be found in original music that he creates not as random notes, but as a purposeful selfexpression.

All of his family, community acquaintances and peers consider Danny to be a musician and a music creator. Through the joy he shows as he plays, it is clear that Danny must see himself that way, too.

“You can’t tell me that a child who will not hit the typically developing milestones can’t have a joyful and fun life,” Theresa says.

“Danny is someone who lives life large in Fishers and is very happy. That’s the power of music.”

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A Gift for Zoe COMMUNITY SUPPORTS LOCAL GIRL IN NEED OF LIVER TRANSPLANT Writer / Janet Striebel

Zoe Anderson of Fishers is an adorable baby girl in need of a liver transplant at just 11 months old. She’s at the age where she’s starting to sit up and shows signs of teething as she enjoys chewing on her toys.

She loves watching her two older brothers play and her face lights up whenever they enter the room.

Zoe (meaning “life” in Greek) was born with a rare liver condition called Biliary Atresia in which the bile ducts that carry bile from the liver to the intestines are either missing or are faulty. When she was only six weeks old, her parents, Carly and Seth Anderson, noticed some things didn’t seem right. After having visited her pediatrician and running lab tests and scans, this incurable disease was diagnosed. At only eight weeks old, Zoe underwent her first life-saving surgery, the Kasai procedure. Unfortunately, due to a damaged liver, she is now on a waitlist for a liver transplant.

The estimated cost for Zoe’s transplant exceeds $500,000. The Anderson family is

trying to raise $50,000 for post-transplant medication and care and has reached out to the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) for help. This national non-profit organization is dedicated to organizing and guiding communities to raise funds for patients in need of a transplant. Since COTA members recommend not having a parent be in charge of the fundraising campaign, Carly’s best friend has volunteered to help.

“Being a mother myself, my heart aches for my best friend, and while I cannot directly help Zoe, I can help ease the burden of the transplant by running a campaign to help raise funds for the family,” says Stephanie Thorla, Community Coordinator/Public Relations for COTA in honor of Zoe. Stephanie and Carly first met about a year and a half ago when their two eldest sons attended pre-school together at Geist Christian Weekday Ministries.

“Our three children are around the same ages and our lives are parallel among the playdates and lunchtime get-togethers,” Stephanie says. atFishers.com / APRIL 2018 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / 9

Each month for a year, some type of fundraising event will take place.

On April 13th, from 6-8:30 pm, Dana Mannix Gymnastics will host a fundraiser and tickets for kids will be $15. danamannixgymnastics.com Rackz BBQ will host a dinner fundraiser in April as well.

Visit COTAforteamZoeA.com to download the flyers to present to restaurant staff and to read Carly’s ongoing blog about Zoe. Check the website for monthly fundraiser updates or to make a tax-deductible donation.

Stephanie welcomes you to join the campaign as a volunteer, express your fundraising ideas or share Zoe’s story on social media.

“We are so grateful for the amount of support and involvement of the community thus far and cannot wait to see what the rest of the year brings,” Stephanie says. “It’s truly amazing how our community can come together to support a local family.”

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It’s really important to be able to keep people as active as possible. I’ve undergone shoulder and hand surgeries myself.

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While Dr. Tekula is a neurosurgeon, she understands that the right treatment may not be surgery. One of the benefits that Dr. Tekula can offer her patients are the broad services of her Central Indiana Orthopedics colleagues. “Being part of an orthopedic and sports medicine group is a nice complement to what I do,” she says. “If my patients have other issues, then I have an easy route to get them help. In the Fishers and Anderson clinics where I practice, we’ve set up a special spine program for patients to get their lives back as soon as possible and into activity and less pain. Our team includes an interventional pain specialist, physician assistant and nurse practitioner,” she continues. “Once the problem is defined, the patient may be redirected to a particular practitioner rather than surgery, if appropriate.”

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THE WAIT IS OVER Ale Emporium Fishers Celebrates Grand Opening Writer / Josh Brown Photographer / Brian Brosmer

The wait is over. Ale Emporium now has a second location serving up its worldfamous wings.

Ale Emporium Fishers officially opened its doors March 1 to a packed crowd ready to devour wings. Fans of Ale Emporium’s Hermanaki-style wings rejoiced back in November when it was announced that the famous sports pub would be opening a Fishers/Geist location.

Co-owners Tony Kwiatkowski and Scott Baun are excited for patrons to enjoy the Indy favorite at the new north side location.

Perhaps the biggest change for the new venue is the fact that it will now be familyfriendly, compared to Ale Emporium Castleton’s 21 and over rule. Now located in a suburb, Kwiatkowski and Baun viewed the change as a no-brainer and one they hope will bring more community involvement.

“Since this is a family-friendly restaurant, the key for us is being a part of the community,” Kwiatkowski says. “This is our atFishers.com / APRIL 2018 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / 13

first attempt at being in a suburb, and we are really excited to be a part of the community.

We will have fundraising opportunities in the future.”

The original Ale Emporium opened in March of 1982, and, while there have been thoughts of expanding in the past, Baun says they were not necessarily adamant about having to find a new location. When Casler’s Kitchen & Bar officially closed in November though, the pieces fell together for Ale Emporium to take over the spot located at 11501 Geist Pavilion Dr.

“The (Fonseca) family is great,” Baun says.

“They absolutely did not foreclose. We actually have a good relationship with them.

They are grandparents at this point, and I think they just wanted to spend time with their family. We just lucked into finding this place and, thankfully, it worked out.”

The look and feel of the new Fishers & Geist restaurant is similar to the original pub. And don’t worry, the menu is virtually the same — highlighting Ale Emporium’s famous hermanaki wings and pizza.

“We try to bring a lot of the original location’s atmosphere and tradition,” Kwiatkowski says. “Ale Emporium is a landmark of Indianapolis and one of the most popular restaurants in the city. We try to bring in, aesthetically, some ties of the original location. The menu will be the same, just slightly scaled back.”

For those that frequented Casler’s when it was opened, they will notice some major changes when they walk into the new Ale Emporium location. The bar hasn’t been moved, but it has been updated with stone removed and brick added. The pub has all new floors, paint, lighting and a new 14-foot garage door that will be opened up during the summer time. The kitchen has also been updated with all new floors and equipment, including a double layer pizza oven.

Among the greatest changes, the fire pit, which could be seen in Casler’s when you walked in, has been removed to add space for to-go customers at the front of the restaurant.

“Aesthetically here, as people will see, we have done a lot with the place,” Kwiatkowski says. “We started off with a short list of things we thought we would do, but as we dove into this we decided to go ahead and renovate and update some things we thought we would be having to do down the road, too. Pretty much the whole place has been remodeled.”

The new spot also boasts 60 flat screen TVs and, as a centerpiece behind the bar, a majestic, 165-inch video wall made up of about 10 TVs combined into one. There is

Ale Emporium is a landmark of Indianapolis and one of the most popular restaurants in the city. We try to bring in, aesthetically, some ties of the original location. The menu will be the same, just slightly scaled back.

no doubt that the new sports pub will be a hotspot for fans looking to catch a game.

“I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the AV upgrade in here,” Kwiatkowski adds.

“We have four different video walls that have the highest quality TVs and can all be combined to be one picture or break up into multiple pictures. The AV upgrade is amazing, and I think that will pop as soon as people walk in.”

Newcomer, Jo Lopez, brings a decade of experience in the restaurant business and will lead the new location as the general manager.

“I was with Buffalo Wild Wings for 10 years, five of those I spent as the general manager,” Lopez says. “I’ve also worked in the HR side of things, so I have dabbled in all aspects of the restaurant business. We have hired some great managers, and we will bring a great culture and staff that will only elevate what

L to R: Ale Emporium Fishers Co-owner Scott Baun, General Manager Jo Lopez and Co-owner Tony Kwiatkowski.

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“We are super excited to be (on the north side),” Baun adds. “It is crazy how much excitement there has been for this spot, I never would have expected that.”

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COLLEGE MENTORS FOR KIDS HONORS COMMUNITY LEADERS AT 2018 INSPIRE AWARDS College Mentors For Kids hosted its 2018 Inspire Awards on Feb. 22 at a packed ballroom in the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. The event celebrates outstanding mentors in the Indianapolis community.

Seven inspiring community leaders were named Mentors of the Year in their respective fields.

Jim McClelland, Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment, and Enforcement, State of Indiana, was also honored at the event with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Mentoring for his collaborative approach to mentoring and looking for entrepreneurial solutions that bring together organizations and individuals who can learn from each other and create long-term positive impact for

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HEALTH & HEALTH SCIENCES MENTOR OF THE YEAR Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb presented Jean Scallon, Springstone, Inc. the award to McClelland.

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CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY MENTOR OF THE YEAR Steve Jones, Center for Information and Communication Sciences at Ball State Dr. Steve Jones is a professor at the Center for Information and Communication Sciences at Ball State University and a consultant in the technology field, but his personal mission is to positively impact the lives of others. He has served as a mentor and role model to thousands of students over the course of his career, going out of his way to help them personally and professionally.

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Hawkins generously invests his time in mentees, getting to know their specific goals and interests, providing encouragement, ideas and the constructive feedback necessary for growth.

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“When we started this business we used Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which allowed us to minimize the amounts of pesticides we used as well as the fertilizers,” Jungels says.

“Over time, we have evolved into an organic approach. We are reducing the nitrates and using more biology and less chemistry.”

Even when companies use “organic” fertilizers they have to put down a large amount to get to a certain level of nitrogen. It has been shown that a turf plant might only use a small percentage of what is applied and the remaining runs off, vaporizes (ammonification) or turns into nitrates. TLC is trying to build the soil so that it can utilize the nitrogen in the soil and metabolize the products they use. The lawn care company adds a variety of nutrients and biology into the soil with its applications.

“We do this to build the carbon and allow the turf to prosper in a more organic soil,” Jungels says. “We want to create some sustainability in the soil to help keep your lawn consistent and looking good. By doing this, we can reduce the amounts of nitrogen we put down.”

TLC uses five treatments throughout the year, fewer than many of the other lawn care companies out there.

Occasionally, some of the newer lawns or neglected lawns may need a little more, and TLC can always add to the program. TLC recommends good cultural practices like mowing high, watering correctly and aeration to also reduce the amounts of fertility and pesticides needed.

TLC separates its weed controls and fertilizers so they can target the weeds and reduce the total square footage where herbicides are applied. The company uses products like imidacloprid and bifenthrin for insects and grubs. The products are used in pet care for flea and worm control as well as food storage areas and are safe when used properly.

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It’s time for the fifth Annual Wine Women & Shoes Event Benefiting Gleaners Food Bank Indiana Youth Programs. The Gleaners fundraiser and massive shopping extravaganza will be held May 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m, at the Lucas Estate in Carmel, 1143 116th Street Carmel, IN. Wine Women and Shoes is a nationwide fundraising concept introduced in the Indy area almost five years ago. Last year’s Gleaners Wine Women & Shoes raised more than $345,000. This year, Gleaners is aiming for $400,000 - enough to provide 1.2 million meals.

That sounds like a lot of money, but one in five Hoosier children does not have

enough to eat. That’s why Wine Women & Shoes raises funds to support Gleaners’ Youth Programs. Three programs make up the youth hunger initiative — BackSacks, School-Based Pantries and Summer Meals for Kids.

BackSacks’ Weekend Food for Kids is designed for elementary aged children who may not have enough to eat between school lunch on Friday and breakfast on Monday.

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two components, Summer BackSacks and Family Meal Boxes.

Tickets for the event are already on sale.

The price is $200 each and gets you into a fun experience, including wine tasting, delicious food bites and unique shopping opportunities. A variety of vendors will be there featuring their merchandise including clothing, jewelry, perfume, beauty products and much more.

Plenty of other fundraising opportunities await at the event. Shoe Guys, a crowd favorite, will once again be on hand at the event. More than 20 local guys who are local celebrities, business owners and community leaders, have each committed to raising at least $2,500. The goal for the entire group is $50,000. Guests and fans can vote for their favorite shoe guy and donate to help him

win. The Shoe Guy who raises the most will be named “Sole Man of the Year.” The Shoe Guy who receives the highest number of donations is crowned Mr. Congeniality. Not only will the Shoe Guys be mingling to get donations and votes, they’ll be on hand to serve guests wine or other refreshments and highlight merchandise for sale.

“It’s a great cause and a fun way to get involved and give back,” says Shoe Guy and Lake City Bank Branch Manager, Whitney Hamilton, Jr. “I’m amazed at the number of kids affected by hunger, especially during the summer.”

Hamilton says he’s a formidable competitor and he plans on going head to head with fellow Shoe Guy and racecar driver, Kristian Aleixo.

“He keeps talking smack, but I’m very competitive and I’m going to beat him, hands down,” Aleixo vows. “But mostly, I want to raise money to bring more attention

to childhood hunger. I can relate to it, because after my mom passed when I was 13, I was homeless until age 18.”

The Shoe Guys aren’t the only attraction.

Besides all the great shopping, there will be lots of other exciting opportunities to win great prizes.

While some Shoe Guys prepare to duke it out in a little friendly competition, one Shoe “Guests look forward to some of the same traditions every year for the event, but we Guy is doing it for the love of fundraising. keep it fresh by offering new and creative opportunities to engage the guests and raise “I love fundraising. I’ve been involved in money,” says Debbie Dreiband, Gleaners non-profits in one way or another for years Strategic Events and Sponsorships Director. now,” says President/CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Jeff McDermott. “I’m always amazed at the Wine is the first name in the event’s title, generosity of people. We’re so fortunate to and guests won’t have to work hard to live in such a generous community.” find it. The Wall of Wine, literally a wall

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Purchase a key for $100 and see if your key opens the closet. The person with the winning key gets everything in the closet.

Several auction items will be up for grabs, too. Bid to win dinner with the fire department, including dessert and surprises. Bid online before May 11 to win transportation to the event and a fabulous VIP beauty package from Saks Fifth Avenue to get you ready for the event.

“That’s sure to be a popular item, because the transportation is in a Tesla Model X and Saks is providing their Trish McEvoy beauty experts,” Dreiband says.

Gleaners is grateful to the many sponsors who’ve lent their support and generosity, like Saks Fifth Avenue Indianapolis, who extends its resources immeasurably every year.

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“Each Saks Fifth Avenue store is very involved with supporting their local charities,” says Curtis Spaulding, General Manager of Saks Fifth Avenue Indianapolis, “I’m happy to say that Saks Indianapolis has been supporting the Gleaners Wine Women & Shoes charity since its inception. The great work that Gleaners does in Central and Southern Indiana by touching so many people who need a hand up is applause worthy.”

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SKY HIGH MIDWEST BALLOON RIDES IS A SANDLIN FAMILY AFFAIR Writer / Josh Brown Photographer / Brian Brosmer

He has logged more than 1,700 hours in the air and flown more than 20,000 passengers during that time. Last year alone, he flew more hours than any other balloon pilot in Indiana.

Tony Sandlin knows a thing or two about hot air balloons.

Sandlin, owner of Midwest Balloon Rides, first got involved in ballooning in 1989 after answering a newspaper ad looking for people to join a hot air balloon crew. From there, the passion took off.

Ballooning is far from a cheap hobby, though. More than a decade went by as Sandlin purchased and sold balloons of his own, all while dedicating a majority of his time and effort into becoming a private pilot in 2002 and, finally, a commercial hot air balloon pilot in 2005.

The first time he took to the sky on his own, he knew he was hooked.

“It is quite the experience,” Sandlin says.

“The first flight that I did solo, I flew from Fishers over to Westfield. The first flight that I got to fly a passenger, we went from Noblesville and flew right behind Conner Prairie while Symphony on the Prairie was atFishers.com / APRIL 2018 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / 25

going on. I still remember that flight. It is so quiet up there.”

Despite logging so many hours and flights over the years, Sandlin says each trip is still memorable and exhilarating.

“It is still awesome every time,” he says.

“Every flight is different. Generally, we take off in similar locations, but we have 40 different spots in Hamilton County that we take off from depending on which way the winds are going. We very seldom land in the same place twice, though. Every flight is truly unique.”

Sandlin started Midwest Balloon Rides in

2002 as a part-time side hobby, but in 2011 he dived into the business full time. Since then, he says, the community response in the Hamilton County area has been tremendous.

“People love hot air balloons,” Sandlin says. “They love seeing them in the air and seeing them take off. We mainly fly in the Hamilton County area and most people are great about it. The community response has been great.”

Midwest Balloon Rides Owner Tony Sandlin became a commercial hot air balloon pilot in 2005.

Sandlin has even had the opportunity to take several local celebrities up in his balloons — creating some memorable moments. One year, Sandlin took, now Vice President, Mike Pence and his family up for a ride.

“We took off at Hamilton Town Center and flew over Saxony, and he must have taken about 400 hundred pictures,” Sandlin recalls. “He acted like he was fine and had a great time. I saw him about a year later and I said, ‘hey, Mike, you ready to go up again?’ He said, “Tony, I enjoyed the flight, but I will never do that again. I just do not like heights.’

“I’ve taken the Smiley Morning Show, WZPL, crew up as well,” Sandlin adds. “It was for Davey Smiley’s 40th birthday, and they did the show up in the air with me.”

Midwest Balloon Rides now has many balloons in its hanger — one that carries six people, three that carry four people, a balloon that carries two people and a smaller one used for school programs.

What sets Midwest Balloon rides apart is its door baskets.

“Door baskets became popular about four or five years ago, and I have one of the first ones,” Sandlin says. “I also have one of the only balloons with a door basket that can take up wheelchairs. We have a special harness system, and that makes it really accessible for those people who wouldn’t be able to ride otherwise.”

Sandlin was born and raised in Indianapolis and has lived in Fishers with his wife Gail and their three boys since 1999. He has seen

Tony Sandlin and his wife, Gail.

Fishers change in some dramatic ways in nearly 20 years of living in the city.

“We have seen a lot of changes here,” he says. “I am a member of Launch Fishers, that is where my office is. The growth of the city has been amazing. For me, it is a convenience thing too, I can get anywhere from Fishers within 30 minutes. It really is a great place to live.”

The hot air balloon business is a family affair for the Sandlins, too. Sandlin’s youngest boy, Will, is 12 and already learning to fly with hopes of taking a solo flight by the age of 14. His oldest son, Taylon, is 27 and also of the weather,” he says. “We are extremely a commercial balloon pilot who flies with conservative when it comes to the weather.

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It can be too foggy, too windy. It could be a perfect weather day on the ground, but there For those who may have fears of flying is so much more that goes into it. We don’t fly because of heights or safety concerns, if there is rain within 50 miles, and we don’t Sandlin says not to worry. fly if there are storms within 75 miles.

“As far as safety goes, we have canceled “I always tell people before we go up for a more flights than we flew last year because

ride, ‘don’t look down, look out.’ That is the trick. If you do that, you won’t notice quite how high you are. People are usually fine after the first five minutes.”

For more information on scheduling and pricing, visit Midwest Balloon Rides online at midwestballoonrides.com or give them a call at 317-863-0318.

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Armed with a little inspiration from the Moondog Tavern - namely, a few sports bar staples like plenty of TVs, a burgerWhen Todd Johnson decided to launch a centric menu and some regular live music new restaurant on East 96th Street in the - Johnson opened the doors to 32 TAPS in space formerly occupied by the Sinking Ship late November of last year, and he says the II, he immediately began putting together a name, which reflects the number of beer concept that would appeal to a wide range taps and the number of items on the food of local patrons yet retain a uniqueness and menu, honors the keep-it-simple approach character all its own. he’s taken for the project.

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A veteran of the restaurant industry and owner of the Mucky Duck and a Scotty’s Brewhouse franchise on the south side, Johnson began doing research and took some cues from what made the Moondog Tavern, the space’s occupant prior to the Sinking Ship, a north side success for 13 years.

“When I was deciding the number of taps and doing surveys with people, 32 started sounding like the magic number - not too few, not too many,” says Johnson, a south side native who grew up in the Center Grove community. “Then we started playing off of that number with the menu 28 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / APRIL 2018 / atFishers.com

items. A lot of times you can have such a large amount of food, people can’t decide what they want. So again, 32 seemed like the right number.”

Plenty of entertainment options including a pool table, dart board, video games and 6-by-12-foot television add to the eatery’s ambiance, and ample outdoor seating is available when temperatures start to rise.

The official 32 TAPS Facebook page is updated regularly with details on the latest food and drink specials, live music dates and start times for sports games being shown at the establishment. The Ally Gator Brothers will be outside on the 32 Taps patio for a free show coming up May 2.

“It’s been fantastic so far,” Johnson says.

“The menu seems to be working and the live bands have been huge. We have the Flying Toasters in here, the Doo! Band, and we recently got the Alligator Brothers, who used to be the house band at Champps.

We’ll have them outside from May every Wednesday until Labor Day this year.”

features salads, wings and flatbreads along with a 15-minute express lunch menu. Local beers like Sun King, 3 Floyds, MashCraft and Quaff On! typically fill the taps alongside popular domestic selections, and on weekends 24-ounce domestics like Bud, Bud Light, Miller Lite and Coors Light are available for $4.

Johnson says his eight-ounce burgers, wraps and sandwiches have garnered positive patron feedback so far, and his menu also

“I think what we’re doing is working out,” Johnson says. “We’re trying to build our lunch up and build our Sundays up right

now. We’ve got cornhole and giant Jenga it’s just a fun place to hang out. It’s been fun rebuilding this spot and I think it’s in line with what the demographic in this area wants.”

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Danielle Thompson knew that there was something exceptional about this year’s varsity cheerleaders.

“This team is special,” says Thompson, who coaches the Fishers High School varsity cheer team with Jenn Hall. “We knew from the moment tryouts concluded that they were going to achieve big goals this season.”

Big goals is an understatement. The Fishers High School cheer team is now national champions, winning a national title in their division at the Universal Cheerleaders Association high school competition in Orlando, Florida, on February 11. This is the first national title for Indiana in Large Division 1 cheerleading. The team competed against 800 other cheer teams from around the country to earn it.

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better feeling than knowing that because we worked hard day after day, and showed determination and resiliency no matter the circumstance, that we earned the title of a national champion.”

Last year, the Fishers High School cheer team placed seventh in the same competition.

“I get chills every time I think about it,” says FHS junior Maddie Costes, reliving the moment when they found out they

won. Teammate and sophomore Sophia Kuzniewski agrees. “I feel like all of our hard work has finally paid off. This is a moment I want to relive all over again,” she says.

The team worked for 10 months leading up to the event, practicing at least three times a week and during breaks.

“Our team gives up both their fall and winter break to train for competition,” Thompson says. “We are beyond excited that all of the hard work and sacrifices landed this team with a national championship.”

The cheer team’s hard work and united efforts helped them to achieve this major accomplishment. Senior Haley Crippin describes her team as trustworthy, hard-working and driven.

“We look to each other like family,” Crippin says.

“Teamwork is so important in cheer,” Hall adds. “As coaches, we trust this team, and they trust each other. That is huge both on and off the mat. Our team feeds off positivity, high energy and communication. That comes from all of our supporters and each and every one of us on the team.”

“The dedication and hard work they show in and outside of practice is remarkable,” Thompson adds. “We have had a few curve balls thrown at us this season, and I could not be more proud of the way this team preserved. They never gave up, continued to trust their coaching staff and each other and did their job. That is what makes me most proud of this team.”

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There’s a new method of learning sweeping education these days, and Hamilton Southeastern Schools can’t wait to show it off. Hamilton Southeastern Schools is holding its first annual HSEvening of Innovation, Wednesday, May 2 at the HSE High School College and Career Academy.

The event kicks off at 6 p.m. and features an array of classroom projects on display to demonstrate how Hamilton Southeastern Schools has become part of the future of learning.

“So much of classroom education has been focused on knowledge-based learning,” says Susan Drumm, Instructional Technology Coach for HSE Schools. “The future in learning is now in hands-on project-based learning.”

use cross disciplines in learning. Now, we can teach them with textbooks, videos and hands-on applications.”

With 21 buildings in the school district, teachers haven’t had an opportunity to show parents the latest innovative practices. This While teachers have no plans to discontinue special event brings all buildings together knowledge based and textbook or workbook under one roof, so parents can see what’s learning, they have shifted towards been going on in the classrooms. implementing more hands-on project-based learning in recent years.

But don’t expect the Evening of Innovation to focus only on technology. Seventy “Technology has allowed us to explore handmade projects will be featured, including a chair made with a cardboard the benefits of teaching across multiple modalities,” Drumm says. “It’s important to box. Parents will have the chance to see 34 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / APRIL 2018 / atFishers.com

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two types of interactive displays.

Innovation Booths will be set up for guests to explore various projects that the students have accomplished. An Innovation Playground area where you can see things like a petting zoo and through a program that partnered the students with the zoo, the kids designed a toy for animals which will be on display. The miniature pc, Raspberry Pi, will be featured, no doubt showing off a whole host of things the kids have created, along with a breakout box (problem solver), a maker space where guests can experiment with Spheros, small programmable robotic balls.

The five-person team (Susan Drumm, John Hochstetler, Leslie Hopper, Shawn Humphrey and Kelly Moore) has been meeting since the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year to plan this exciting event. Teachers from each of the 21 school buildings will be represented along with students, which they’ve hand-picked to help show off their innovative projects. The team has been hard at work, meeting once or twice a month, to ensure the event is the best it can be, right down to every small detail, and they’re still working on finalizing the finishing touches.

Don’t miss out on this celebration of innovation and innovative practice.

The two-hour event is open-house style, so, you can arrive and leave at your own pace but give yourself plenty of time to explore. More details will be announced on the HSE website, hse. k12.in.us. Hamilton Southeastern High School is located at 13910 E 126th St, Fishers, IN 46037.

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“We are extremely excited to be hosting our event at Daniel’s Vineyard this year,” says Vines for Life Co-founder, Jeanne Britt. “We have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to host our event here for quite some time. It is a gorgeous venue, easily accommodates our event’s continual growth and is right here at Geist where our event began eight years ago. We think our guests are really going to love the cozy, elegant environment as much as we do, and the venue change has inspired us to try some fun, new ideas.”

Since 2010, the Vines for Life event has raised nearly $200,000 for three Geist cancer charities — Creating Hope, Indy SurviveOars and Team Luke.

One hundred percent of the proceeds helps these charities to do what they do best - bring compassion, peace and joy to patients receiving treatment for cancer through art, music, meditation and camaraderie. The 8th annual event is coming up May 11.

“All three charities are 100 percent volunteer-run,” says Tom Britt, Co-founder.

“When people get to meet these three charities and see the good they are spreading, they see really quickly why we are so passionate about their causes.”

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by Daniel and Kimberly Cook and can host more than 300 guests in its upper banquet and an additional 75 on the balcony, which gives a panoramic view of the vineyard. Downstairs, an expansive tasting room gives visitors a chance to see the production area next to a large community room used to host all sorts of events. Over the last year, the McCordsville facility has become a popular pick for weddings, celebrations, community events and more.

Elite Beverages will once again host the event which begins with a private Sponsor Reception at 6 pm followed by the Tasting event at 7 pm. We will be tasting wines from California and Oregon: Trefethen Family Vineyards, Cakebread Cellars, Black Stallion Winery, Cooper Mountain Vineyards and Mauritson Wines and our own local Daniel’s Vineyard. Also delicious food from local favorites: Stone Creek Dining Co., FoxGardin, Taxman Brewing Co., Murphy’s Craft House, Ale Emporium and more. Local craft beers with favorites Taxman Brewing Co. and Wooden Bear. On the balcony, Elite Beverages will host a cigar and bourbon bar for those looking to relax and take in the views of the vineyard. Tito’s Vodka will be sampling signature cocktails as well.

Also new this year is a different twist on the silent auction – A “Charity Boutique.” In lieu of bidding on unique items, our guests can shop the items and “buy it now.” “This allows people to enjoy the tastings and socializing without being distracted by bidding on their smartphones,” Jeanne adds.

Parking will be free and attire is casual elegance. Tickets are $75 per person and space is limited to 275 guests. To purchase tickets, visit VinesForLife.org.

Daniel’s Vineyard is located at 9061 N. Carroll Rd, McCordsville (northeast corner of 86th and Carroll Roads).

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Tom Britt (tom@townepost.com) or Todd Andritsch (tandritsch@equiasalliance.com).

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Daniel’s Vineyard is teaming up with Race for the Cure and doing a special Pour it Forward Trivia Night! This event is $10 a person with up to six people on a team. Daniel’s Vineyard will have a $20 Sangria Special. Go out and test your knowledge while supporting a wonderful cause!

Daniel’s Vineyard 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

This spring, Fishers is offering a free recycling day for residents. Electronics, household items and household hazardous wastes will be accepted. Paper recycling and off-site confidential document shredding will also be offered. Some items (such as monitors and TVs) may include a small recycling fee.

Billericay Park 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

POUR IT FORWARD TRIVIA NIGHT!

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ALE SALUTES-LITTE RED DOOR

Come enjoy beers while supporting a local charity, Little Red Door. 20 percent of proceeds will be donated to Little Red Door. Come out for fun, drinks and help a great cause.

Scarlet Lane Brewing Company 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

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Y&H BACK AT FOUR DAY RAY

Y&H is back at Four Day Ray! Pack the brewery for a powerful flow at 10 AM and cool off with an ice cold beer after class. Stick around to meet your fellow yogis and try any of the tasty entrees on the Four Day Ray menu! Sure to be a good time!

Four Day Ray Brewing 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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KEEP FISHERS BEAUTIFUL DAY OF SERVICE

This day focuses on bringing together residents, homeowner’s associations, local businesses and organizations to support the vibrancy of our city and neighborhoods. From Spring Service Day at Ritchey Woods to City Recycling Day, this initiative offers various volunteer opportunities to help Keep Fishers Beautiful this spring.

Around Fishers 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

CITY RECYCLING DAY

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WINE & KICKBOXING WITH JOSH PAUL

Come and check out Josh Paul’s Fitness Boxing. It’s 60 minutes of high energy Boxing. Registration for this event will be $20. (includes 60 min. class and glass of wine).

Participants must be 18 years old or over. Must be 21 years of age to receive glass of wine. You will be required to sign a waiver before participating in the class.

Daniel’s Vineyard 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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WINE & KICKBOXING WITH J OSH PAUL

Come and check out Josh Paul’s Fitness Boxing. It’s 60 minutes of high energy Boxing. Registration for this event will be $20. (includes 60 min. class and glass of wine).

Participants must be 18 years old or over. Must be 21 years of age to receive glass of wine. You will be required to sign a waiver before participating in the class.

Daniel’s Vineyard 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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2018 KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE

Registration for kindergarten at Hamilton Southeastern Schools is underway. If your child will be five-years-old on or before August 1, 2018 — it's time to sign-up!

On April 19, come tour your child's future school, meet the staff and network with other parents. All HSE Schools will be participating. To find your child's school visit https://goo.gl/zWdYLj. Hamilton Southeastern Schools 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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MOVIE NIGHT: BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE

Be excellent to each other! B&B Mothership is playing Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Come by the brewery for a bag of popcorn and a special tapping of a specialty themed movie beer at 10 pm. We'll get the movie rolling at 10:30. This event is 21+ only.

Books & Brews (96th St) 10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

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I LOVE THE 90'S TRIVIA

We play Trivia every Wednesday at B&B Indy at 7:30pm and 8:30pm, but we reserve the last Wednesday of each month for a single theme. April is I LOVE THE 90's Trivia!

BYOP (Bring Your Own Pogs)! Due to the popularity of our themed trivia, we will have a limited menu. Ask our brewleggers for more information.

Books & Brews (96th St) 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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