Fishers Magazine August 2018

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WORTH THE WAIT: HANDEL’S OWNER GIVES THE SCOOP ON 16 YEARS OF SUCCESS IN FISHERS

Greg Glaros grew up on Handel’s, and it only took one scoop of one flavor to get him hooked. Today, the cherry on top for the 61-year old is owning two of the most popular ice cream shops in Central Indiana.

6 Fishers Community Chorus Sings to Serve

10 Riviera Maya Celebrates Grand Opening At New 96th Street Location

14 Magical Wishes For Kids: Local

Couple’s Organization Brings Disney World to Hamilton County

16 10 Tips To Get You & Your Kids Ready For the School Year

19 Worth the Wait: Handel’s Owner Gives the Scoop On 16 Years of Success In Fishers

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FISHERS COMMUNITY CHORUS SINGS TO SERVE Writer / Jocelyn Vare Photos Provided by Fishers Community Chorus

musicians ensuring its success.

“Are you an adult who loves to sing? That’s all you need to be to join the Fishers Community Chorus,” says founder Marc Feeney. It is an all-adult, come-as-you-are, no-audition group. The choir is well known for its rapid growth, warm sounds and big heart for community service.

When the Fishers Community Chorus was founded in fall 2015, there were only 18 singers. During the ensemble’s most recent season, more than 70 singers took the stage. It is hoped that more new singers will join when the chorus begins rehearsals for their upcoming 2018-2019 season in early September.

The chorus is an ensemble of Fishers Music Works, a local non-profit organization that helps Fishers residents experience the joy of music and community engagement. Seven different Fishers Music Works ensembles reflect a spectrum of musical genres and participant expertise. As one of these music ensembles, Fishers Community Chorus serves the community’s musical interests and has the expertise of professional

The director of the Fishers Community Chorus for the last two seasons is Schuyler Brinson, a professional pianist, organist and conductor.

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a common goal - to create beautiful and meaningful choral music.”

The chorus doesn’t just sing, they serve the community too. In May, the Fishers Community Chorus partnered with the Fishers Youth Assistance program to raise donations for the Summer Meals program that serves 400 local kids. The ensemble sings carols for the patients and staff of Community Hospital North every year. The Fishers Community Chorus also initiated a food drive last December with help from its sponsor, Star Financial Bank. Together, they collected 536 pounds of food and products for the Delaware Township and Fall Creek Township food pantries.

Greg Purvis is a Fishers Community Chorus member who helped organize the chorus’ food drive. "The Fishers

Community Chorus is a unique asset to Fishers,” Purvis says. “We have people from all walks of life who come together to sing, improve their musical ability and share the joy of music with the community.”

Another chorus member, Bonnie Jacques Meier, echoes those sentiments.

“There is nothing in the world like performing beautiful music with a group of people – it completely touches your soul,” Meier says. “As a busy stay-at-home mom, participating in the Fishers Community Chorus is the one thing that I do for myself.

It brings me so much happiness and gives me a sense of purpose outside of motherhood.”

The chorus members feel like they are part of one big family as they rehearse together each week and join their voices together. For Meier, the Fishers Community Chorus is truly a family affair. Her mother and father also sing in the chorus.

“We're hoping that our other daughter (Bonnie's twin) and my son also join the chorus soon,” adds Bonnie’s dad, Ed Jacques.

“This is my second season participating in the Fishers Community Chorus,” says soprano Lisa Laughner. “Singing with the chorus has brought a joy back into my life that I had forgotten. My selfconfidence has soared through singing.

There are chorus members who have shared their love of karaoke with me and now I am hooked on that too.”

Participating in a chorus is hard work but there’s a lot of fun and togetherness as well. Each choir season concludes with a special summer performance and outing. The Fishers Community Chorus recently sang the National Anthem at the start of an Indianapolis Indians baseball game in July. After the National Anthem, the chorus members took over a section of Victory Field to enjoy the baseball game together.

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“As the founder of the chorus, my favorite experience has to be singing the National Anthem,” Feeney says. “We had more than 40 singers on the field last year and another 100 family members in the stands. We sang for more than 6,000 people that day, then enjoyed a ‘friends & family’ day at the ballpark. Now the event has become our chorus’ season finale tradition to celebrate the end of our season and look forward to the next.”

Feeney and Brinson are already planning the upcoming 2018-19 season of the Fishers Community Chorus. The next season’s rehearsals will start in early September and will be open for new members to join at that time.

“Any adult with any level of expertise is welcome to join us and sing,” Feeney says. “We are planning an exciting new season of community performances and we can’t wait to get started this fall.”

Information about joining the Fishers Community Chorus can be found on FishersChorus.org or the Fishers Community Chorus’ Facebook group.

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RIVIERA MAYA CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING AT NEW 96TH STREET LOCATION

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Rafael Ortiz, owner of Riviera Maya Bar & Grill, is thrilled with his restaurant’s new location at 9770 Cross Pointe Blvd., Indianapolis, the site of the former Cheeseburger in Paradise.

“We were really looking for a new location that would attract more customers and enable us to have more room to grow,” Ortiz says. “We will also have even more visibility by being so close to 96th Street and I-69.

We are also looking forward to meeting new friends.”

Riviera Maya’s old location at 8657 E. 116th Street, Fishers, started eight years ago and has garnered a large following of loyal customers who love Ortiz’ food. They keep coming back for more delicious lunches and dinners.

“Looking for a new place was a nice problem to have,” Ortiz says. “When we opened in 2010, we had so many people who enjoyed their food right away and told us they would tell their friends. We just kept growing from there.”

The new Riviera Maya Bar & Grill, which opened in late May, has already brought back Ortiz’ old friends and welcomed new ones.

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“The Fishers community has been overwhelmingly supportive of us all the way,” Ortiz says. “They have been very excited about our new location and have told us they would follow us anywhere.

You love hearing things like that. Many people have also told us they appreciate how we are open seven days a week. We open up at 11 a.m. every day, and we are ready to go.”

Ortiz noted that he and his kitchen staff stress local, fresh and sustainable materials.

“Our fajitas are one of our most popular meals,” Ortiz says. “We use our special

recipe to season tender strips of chicken breasts or strips of steak. We grill them with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. They are served with rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole and tortillas. Our Taco Salad Fajita is a tasty and crispy flour tortilla that is made with grilled chicken or steak strips. We have a lot of people complimenting us on it.”

Lunch favorites include the Chimichangas, Corn Tortillas, Burritos and Huevos Rancheros.

“Our tacos, enchiladas, tamales, tostadas and chalupas are also a big hit,” Ortiz says.

“We also have a Tostaguac, which is a flat, crispy corn tortilla filled with ground beef, beans, lettuce, shredded cheese, guacamole and diced tomatoes.”

“Our Guadalajara has grown more popular, Riviera Maya Bar & Grill, which also has too,” Ortiz adds. “It’s one shredded locations in Anderson and Columbus, Indiana, is also a popular dinner destination. chicken burrito and one shredded chicken enchilada, covered with our special “We have been a big hit with a lot of Fishers enchilada sauce. We also have several burritos which have really taken off.” families who love to come to Riviera Maya to relax and unwind,” Ortiz says. “Many Ortiz is planning some new dishes in the fall people have complimented the décor and as well. atmosphere. They order their favorites and also try something different.”

“After we get settled in the new location The Nachos Supremos is popular with with our favorites, I want to have some guests. “It has our traditional cheese nachos, new menu items,” Ortiz says. “I like to keep covered with ground beef, shredded chicken things fresh.” and refried beans,” Ortiz says.

Ortiz adds that he and his family have The Juanitos Enchiladas, another big hit, greatly appreciated how much support they have received over the last eight years. features three corn tortillas dipped in a poblano sauce and filled with spicy chicken, “The community has been with us every topped with shredded cheese, lettuce, sour step of the way,” Ortiz says. “They are very cream, and tomatoes and served with rice. excited about our new location and are ready for some more great food.”

THE FISHERS COMMUNITY H A S B E E N O V E R W H E L M I N G LY S U P P O R T I V E O F U S A L L T H E W A Y.

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Riviera Maya is located at 9770 Cross Pointe Blvd. You can give them a call at 317-845-9920 or visit them online at rivieramayamexicanrestaurant.com.

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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.

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MAGICAL WISHES FOR KIDS Local Couple’s Organization Brings Disney World to Hamilton County Writer / Lynda Hedberg Thies Photos provided by Magical Wishes for Kids

Some people are lucky enough to do what they love and create a meaningful life by pursuing their passion to make a difference in the world. Aaron and Kim Del Prince of Fishers are just that sort of lucky. The couple took their love for all things Disney World and turned it into a mission to help children with life-threatening illness and their families enjoy a free, week-long Disney vacation.

The Del Princes found their way organically by vacationing at Disney World regularly, connecting with friends who also share their love of Disney and inviting them to hang out and reminisce. In 2007, the couple invited a local group of friends that they had met in Orlando to share a meal and reminisce about their trips. The second year, word got out and that number

reached 50 Disney-loving friends. Shortly after, Aaron was introduced to the work of Give Kids the World Village and became inspired to connect their love for Disney to their mission.

Give Kids the World Village became the housing partner for the Make-A-Wish Foundation more than 30 years ago and since that time they have provided housing for 150,000 families. Disney donates the park tickets and trinkets and they have many partners that donate the food for the Village. The Make-A-Wish requests for Disney account for approximately 56 percent of all their requests. So providing free housing is a huge undertaking because a week’s stay at the Village costs around $5,000 for a family for a week. But it is well documented how much these trips help the children and their families.

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for Kids, a 501c3, Fishers-based charitable organization designed as a “pass-through” organization, which means they send 100 percent of their proceeds directly to Give Kids the World Village. Over the past 10 years, Magical Wishes for Kids has organized small events like movie nights and Dine to Donate. But their focus has primarily been on an annual fundraising event called, Indy Disney Meet.

Now in their 10th year hosting the event, they have watched it grow from a local event of 30 to a Midwest event of 1,100 Disney fans from around the country with the majority coming from Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky and as far away as Florida. To date the group has raised more than $100,000 for Give Kids the World.

Over the past decade, Indy Disney Meet has grown exponentially along with the size of the event.

“It is sort of like planning a wedding every single year,” Aaron says. “It takes 7-9 months of planning by the 25-member volunteer planning committee.”

Aaron and Kim are also volunteers with other full-time responsibilities.

This is 100 percent a labor of love for volunteers.

The 2018 Indy Disney Meet will be held on August 25 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.

Disney Expert and Podcaster Lou Mongello, Roxy Darr, Singer from Los Angeles, “This free, super fun, Disney gathering is that is the voice behind Disney inspired perfect for the whole family,” Aaron adds. music, auction items with Disney Art from “Enjoy games, dole whips, crafts, displays, Imagineers and autographed collectibles presentations and more. by the original artists. Raffle items such as Disney Gift Cards will be included as Other event highlights this year will include a well. The food is also donated by favorite Kids Hall with a full mini-golf course, Virtual restaurants like Chick-fil-A nuggets, Papa Reality activities, Disney Princess Meet and John’s pizza, Perkins mini-muffins and more.

Greet along with the 501st Legion bringing characters from a galaxy far, far away. Famous So whether you have been a dozen times to

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The Happiest Place on Earth or you have never been, you can come to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds for a day of magic and fun for every age and an opportunity to bring joy, laughter and fun to the kids.

For event updates, information about making a donation, and sponsorship opportunities, follow Indy Disney Meet on Facebook: facebook.com/indydisneymeet and Twitter: @indydisneymeet and their website: mwfk.org/home.html.

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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.

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.

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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 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

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.

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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.

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reg Glaros grew up on Handel’s, and it only took one scoop of one flavor to get him hooked. Today, the cherry on top for the 61-year old is owning two of the most popular ice cream shops in Central Indiana.

“Chocolate pecan is Handel’s signature flavor,” Glaros says. “If you go to Youngstown, Ohio (where Handel’s originally started) that is the flavor everyone talks about. I actually bought the franchise only ever eating one flavor, which seems crazy now that I think about it. I never thought in a million years I’d own a Handel’s store. If someone had told me that one day I would open two stores in Fishers and Carmel, I would have told them they were out of their mind.”

Glaros, who grew up in Youngstown, was around seven or eight years old the first time his parents took him to the original Handel’s location. It soon became a regular occurrence for the Glaros family.

Those childhood memories stuck with Glaros when he and his family moved to Indianapolis in 1992.

Owner, Greg Glaros opened the Fishers location in 2002

After working for several years in sales and marketing positions at Thomson Consumer Electronics, Glaros began searching for other opportunities. In their downtime, the family realized the ice cream shops around Indy just weren’t up to par with what they’d experienced with Handel’s in Ohio. Glaros’ brother-in-law mentioned that he heard Handel’s was franchising, and, before he knew it, Greg was searching for the right space for his first location.

The Fishers location opened in June of 2002 and recently celebrated 16 years of success. The Carmel spot opened in October of 2004.

“It all happened in a span of about eight months back then,” Glaros says.

“We have been well-received in both communities. The City of Fishers has been great to us and always includes us in their activities and plans. We take a lot of pride in both locations.”

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Opening the ice cream shops didn’t come without its challenges early on. Glaros’ dreams for the Carmel location almost melted in the beginning. The Handel’s in Carmel is located right by The Fresh Market and off the main road.

Unlike the Fishers shop, that lack of curbside appeal in Carmel, at least early on, proved to be tough for the location. Glaros’ says there were several times he thought the store was going to have to be closed, but through strategies like grassroots marketing, coupon offers and free ice cream cones, customers started to get word about the ice cream shop.

“In the beginning, it was very challenging because we are hidden from the street,” Glaros says. “Never underestimate the power of the road.”

Once people try Handel’s, it doesn't take long before they come back for more. Those who have been to either location, especially

We’ve become a very social place, a gathering place for the community the Fishers store right off the road on 116th St, know that the lines are always long.

Handel’s has become a meeting place of sorts for families, couples and friends — hanging out in those long lines to get a scoop or two of their favorite flavor while enjoying the company of others. Glaros says a big reason for success all these years has been because of customers telling their family and friends about the experiences they’ve had at Handel’s.

“Word-of-mouth has kept both of our locations very busy,” Glaros says. “Today, when we light up our sign on those awnings, it is like a beacon. We’ve become a very social place, a gathering place for the community.”

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And the lines truly are long — no matter the season. Glaros’ says the reason for that is simple: the ice cream is worth the wait and the service is great.

“The product really is great, and that is the reason that I opened the stores,” Glaros says.

“We use the best mix, the best ingredients, ripples and add-ins. We don’t skimp. If you get our butter-pecan or chocolate-pecan, whatever flavor it is, you are not going to be looking for the add-ins. If you order cookie dough, it will be full of cookie dough. I feel like we deliver a quality product, and that is really our claim to fame.”

When you make a trip to Handel’s, odds are a teenager will be the one handing you your ice cream. That is by design. Glaros says

the business is hard work, and it helps to have teenagers in the back who have plenty of energy to do it.

Not to mention, it is a fun first job for most kids.

Over the years, Glaros has even had former employees return with their own children.

“It is a cool place to work, and the kids enjoy it,” Glaros says. “We’ve had great people work here the last 16 years, we’ve been very lucky.”

Owner, Greg Glaros (right) and his son, Jonny

Community involvement remains to be a key focus for both Handel’s stores. Over the years, both the Carmel and Fishers locations frequently sponsor local organizations or high school sports teams for fundraising nights, where a percentage of what is made goes back to those organizations.

Recently in Fishers, Handel’s paired with the city and local artist, Craig Martin, for their main side wall to be featured with a new, beautiful mural. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in June to celebrate the painting. Glaros also added new benches in July for customers to be able to sit and enjoy their ice cream.

Those benches are certainly needed during the summer. Glaros estimates between June and July about 50 tubs of ice cream a day are made.

Glaros’ son, Jonny, helps run the stores, and Greg expects Handel’s to continue to be familyrun for years to come.

When he reflects on all these years in business, Glaros is simply thankful to be a part of both Fishers and Carmel and excited for what the future might bring.

“I’m very proud to be the owner,” Glaros says.

“When I meet people and tell them who I am, they talk about how much they love Handel’s.

Or when I get to take my family and grandkids, there is always some story about them and Handel’s, which is great. We are happy that so many people enjoy it.”

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt is located at 8760 E 116th St. in Fishers, or you can give them a call at 317-585-8065.

The Carmel store is located at 2466 E 146th St. and can be reached at 317-705-1855.

For more information, visit them online at handelsicecream.com/indy.

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TALKING TRASH Local Resident Stan Schenher Has Kept Roads Clean For Nearly 15 Years Writer / Josh Brown Photographer / Ron Wise

He patrols the streets of Geist and Fishers with one, simple goal in mind — to pick up trash.

up trash. It is a hobby that, despite turning 68, Stan has continued with no plans to stop anytime soon. The hobby started out as an idea while out on his weekly runs to stay active. He’s been called The Trashrunner, but nowadays Stan is seen walking the roads or sometimes riding his golf cart with his grandkids, trash picker out and a keen eye on grabbing trash that most people wouldn’t even see.

For nearly 15 years, Fishers resident Stan Schenher has become a face of the community. Somebody that almost everybody knows or has at least seen around here. And how could you not see him?

“I’ve picked up trash since I was in my late teens, early twenties,” Schenher says. “But I Most days, Schenher dons a highlighter really got into it more in the last 30 years or yellow shirt and his bright red St. Louis so, wherever we’ve lived. I’ve adopted three Cardinals hat, then he hits the road to pick streets this year and am getting a fourth one.

I used to be called The Trashrunner. I had a hip replacement when I turned 65 though and became more of the Trashwalker.

“My next phase is likely to become the Trashcrawler,” Schenher jokes. “I just like picking up trash and trying to keep the roads clean. It is a fun thing to do and something I’ve just always enjoyed doing.”

Schenher mainly patrols three roads that he’s adopted: 116th St. to 101st, Brooks School Rd and 106th St. from Geist to Fall Creek. It certainly is not a hobby that Stan does for praise.

Schenher estimates about 75 percent of the trash he picks up isn’t seen by drivers or others running or biking along the roads.

But that doesn’t bother him one bit.

“I just do it because it’s the right thing to do,” Schenher says. “I get frustrated because

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if you drive in some of these other areas closer to downtown and down Binford, it looks terrible sometimes. People like to complain about trash on the roads, but nobody wants to touch it or pick it up. I try to do my part and pick it up.”

Schenher has been a Hoosier for quite a while now. Stan and his family moved to Northern Indiana in 1980 and lived in the Castleton area. Around 1993-95, his family moved to 96th Street, and he has now lived in the Hamilton Proper area in Fishers for about 14 years.

The Schenhers have three daughters and eight grandkids (with a ninth on the way) — all living in Fishers.

“We like this area and this community a lot,” Schenher says. “We’ve really never wanted to live anywhere else since we’ve moved here.”

Sixty-five was a year that almost did Stan in. Not only did he have the hip replacement, but he also had four bouts of gout, four sinus infections and prostate surgery.

“I never knew why it all happened, but then I found out later that my parents never bought the extended warranty on me and it ran out at 65,” Schenher jokes.

Nearly three years removed from the hip replacement, Schenher, for the most part, is getting around just fine. He has weekly walking goals, and, most weeks, he walks about 20 miles spending roughly 10 to 15 hours each week picking up trash.

And, yes, he does it year-round — rain, snow or shine.

“Some guys play golf, some play tennis, I just like picking up trash,” Schenher says.

“The older I get, it is kind of my hobby. I do this every day. When I ran, I used to have to take a couple days off. Since I’m walking now and have slowed it down, I don’t have to take any time off. It is my form of exercise and something that I try to do to help out in a small way.”

At 68, Stan Schenher can still be seen picking up trash along his adopted roads: 116th St. to 101st, Brooks School Rd and 106th St. from Geist to Fall Creek.

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Stan’s hobby is one that doesn’t go unnoticed. Most days, drivers passing him on the road honk and wave, and he says those small gestures of encouragement keep him going. One time, in particular, a car stopped on the side of the road and a child jumped out and ran over to bring Schenher a card thanking him for the work he was doing.

The Fishers Department of Public Works has even helped out by picking up the bags of trash Schenher leaves after a day’s work.

Aside from general worries that his wife has of him being along the roads each day, Stan’s family supports his hobby as well.

Every once in a while, some of Schenher’s grandkids will tag along with him on the golf cart and jump out to grab trash.

As you might imagine, Schenher has picked up all kinds of trash over the years.

He’s found phones, clothing, pillowcases, car parts, shoes, purses, wallets, your

standard paper, cans, plastic cups and more. Phones, he says, are found more often than you might think as people leave them on top of their car before getting in and they slide off once they start driving.

Stan is always keen on getting those types of items back to their owners.

Overall, Schenher has a simple message for those who litter, even when they think it is something “small” or not that bad.

“Just keep it in your car until you get home,” he says. “Everyone has a trash can. I don’t consider myself an environmentalist wacko, but I think all of us have to do our part to keep the environment clean. I just believe in trying to leave the world a little better than you found it. If everybody did a little, nobody would have to do a lot.”

Next time you see Stan, honk or wave and thank him for the little he does each day that makes a big difference.

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President & CEO of Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. Brenda Myers (left) and Emily Mack, director of the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development.

CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS, HAMILTON COUNTY TOURISM TEAM UP FOR $1.5M VISION PLAN Writer / Jon Shoulders Photos provided by Ron Wise & City of Indianapolis

Indianapolis certainly has its claims to fame — the Indy 500, Kurt Vonnegut and the Colts come to mind. But famous for its bodies of water? Not so much.

However, Hamilton and Marion County leaders are taking steps to change that with the White River Vision Plan, a strategic initiative to enhance and beautify 58 miles of the White River that runs through both counties.

“We don’t have mountains and we don’t have an ocean, but we have this incredible waterway that runs right through the center of our county,” says Emily Mack, director of the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development. “We’ve done a really good job for decades of turning our back on this incredible asset, and now it’s time to embrace it.”

The 12-month planning project, which is a joint venture of the City of Indianapolis and Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. in collaboration with Visit Indy, kicked off in April. The goal, according to Mack, is to beautify and improve the ecological condition of the White River while better connecting residents to a feature of Central Indiana she feels hasn’t gotten its due.

Potential enhancements could range from concerts along the river to pontoon boating and dinner cruises to the development of nature preserves, as well as improved access to hiking and biking trails.

“Some people may want active destinations like kayaking or even a beach on the White River,” Mack says. “Others might want nature parks, wetlands and opportunities to observe the bald eagles at Southwestway Park. Right now we are assessing the best options for all portions of the river throughout the 58 miles.”

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During the first of the plan’s three phases, which ran from April through July, project leaders from both counties researched existing plans along the river, demographic and economic trends, as well as ecological and hydrological conditions.

Mack says conversations about implementing a strategic regional river plan started happening between Indianapolis and Hamilton County leaders and elected officials in 2016, through which the current Vision Plan county partnership emerged.

“We realized so many places — Conner Prairie, Noblesville, Carmel and others — have a vested interest in engaging the river,” she says.

The groundwork for the Vision Plan was being laid well before 2016, however.

Twenty years ago the White River Alliance, a non-profit consortium created to improve water quality in the region and connect

locals to the river, was founded, and in 2015 there are places that we can think about Visit Indy created a Tourism Master Plan restoration along the whole 58 miles.” that called for the transformation of the White River into a key attraction for the city. The total budget for the Vision Plan is $1.5M shared between Marion and “With all of these things put together you Hamilton counties, and Mack says costs are see some real momentum that was building allocated toward hydrological and ecological for the river,” Mack says. “We started having impact studies, destination development, very in-depth and detailed discussions outreach and programming. about forming a team to help us and what the scope of work would look like.”

“Fishers has parks plans right now, Carmel is updating its parks plans, Hamilton County The design team for the Vision Plan project has a master parks plan — so it’s taking all is being led by Massachusetts-based of these projects together and looking for consultancy Agency Landscape + Planning. ways where we don’t replicate each other Principals and co-founders Brie Hensold but complement each other,” says Brenda and Gina Ford have previous experience Myers, president and CEO of Hamilton with riverfront site design in Cedar Rapids County Tourism, Inc. and Chicago, and Ford contributed to the design process for White River State Park in The first rounds of public meetings for her capacity as a landscape architect. resident input on the project were held in July, and Myers says project leaders will be “We’re in the discovery phase right now, to engaging the community in a variety of ways understand the hydrology of the river and through the fall and winter. what’s possible in terms of recreation as well as restoration projects,” says Hensold, “We’ll be at farmers markets, concerts and whose background is in urban planning. hopefully do events actually on the river,” “We’re trying to understand the ecology she says. “We want to reach out to the and what the historic frame of the river was communities, particularly the six or seven from an ecological perspective and where ones that cluster around the river. We want

to hear everybody’s thoughts on what they’d like to see or not see and change or not change.”

Improvement and maintenance of water quality and surrounding natural habitats is a key component of the Vision Plan, according to Mack, and she says the Citizen’s Energy Group DigIndy project, a $2 billion, 28-mile tunnel network that has kept millions of pounds of sewage from spilling into the White River, was a precursor of sorts to the plan. Project leaders will assess the river’s ecological condition and research potential areas for development where the least environmental impact would occur.

“We’ll be looking at water quality, existing flood control measures, wildlife protection, what can and can’t be modified along the river and other factors along those lines,” Mack says. “Part of this project is making sure the recreational and environmental pieces are compatible.”

Visit mywhiteriver.com for additional information on the White River Vision Plan, for details on volunteer opportunities and to sign up to receive updates.

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Owners, Matt (left) and Drew Allen.

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How does a relatively small, family-owned bakery not only stay in business but also flourish for more than a century? For Taylor’s Bakery co-owners and Fishers natives Drew and Matt Allen, it’s all about genuinely caring about your product, your employees and your community.

Originally founded in 1913 at 38th and Illinois streets as a grocery store offering baked goods among its many food and household products, Taylor’s began focusing on sweet treats after the 1930s, gaining a loyal customer following through subsequent decades.

John Allen, whose grandfather Dennis O. Taylor founded the business and whose parents helped to grow and diversify it, eventually assumed ownership and in 1968 opened a second location at 62nd Street and Allisonville Road to stay in sync with Indianapolis’s northward population growth. That location became the company’s headquarters in 1973 after the 38th and Illinois store closed, and for 50 years it’s helped to satisfy Indy’s sweet tooth.

“We’ve continued to invest in the areas where we do business, and we’re continually updating and upgrading our equipment,” says Drew, who joined the family business in the early 2000s with Matt after the brothers graduated from 30 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / AUGUST 2018 / atFishers.com

Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. “It’s been a slow, steady growth.”

If it’s baked and it’s sweet, you’ll likely find it at Taylor’s - cookies, cakes, doughnuts, danish, breads and dinner rolls and flavored popcorn are all offered. Everything is made fresh daily down to the ice cream, which is a more recent addition to the company’s menu and is churned from scratch using special in-house machinery.

Wedding cakes are in constant demand, as are birthday and specialty cakes for most any occasion.

The company keeps a steady stream of institutional business including schools, restaurants and hospitals in addition to its

individual retail base, and Matt says he and Drew strive to keep a balance between the two types of clientele.

“We do the commercial work, but we never want to lose focus on the retail customers that come in and see us day in and day out,” he says. “You have to perform for them.”

In September of 2003 Drew and Matt launched a second location in downtown Fishers on East 116th Street with John, who is now semi-retired, and they say the timing was perfect for an expansion.

“With the explosion of businesses up in Fishers we do so much business there now,” Matt says. “It’s a different clientele with the “With us being Fishers natives we wanted a young professionals up there, versus down at 62nd and Allisonville where you see some presence there,” Drew says. “The neat thing is we’re seeing the second generation after older clients.” being there for 15 years — kids that came in with their parents have gone off to school Drew adds that the decision to enter the Fishers market, while making good business and are married and are back with their kids sense, had a sentimental component as well. saying their mom used to bring them in.”

To commemorate 100 years in business, the Allens and their employees observed the occasion with (what else?) a celebratory cake, along with doughnut hole giveaways all day long.

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With 75 full-time and part-time employees at both locations and a still-growing customer base, the Allen brothers work daily to carry on the concept their great-grandfather Dennis began so long ago.

“You hear businesses say it’s all about the customer, and from the perspective of Matt and I, it is all about the customer but it’s also all about the employee,” Drew says. “If you don’t have people to help you, there’s no way you’re going to make it. Our people are here day and night working their tails off, and we’re only closed a few hours a day. We try to take care of them as best we can, along with our customers.”

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FISHERS’ TRIUMPHANT YOUTH LACROSSE TEAM C E L E B R AT E S U N D E F E AT E D S E A S O N Writer / Benjamin Lashar Photos Provided by HSE Fishers Lacrosse

People in Indiana love sports. It is hard to walk down the street without seeing a Pacers or Colts logo. Fishers residents feverishly follow the highs and lows of their favorite teams, but there is an important local team many overlook. This team recently won both a state and a Midwest championship during an incredible 28-0 season, putting Fishers on the map — the HSE-Fishers Boys Lacrosse.

As part of the local S.P.O.R.T.S. nonprofit group, HSE-Fishers Boys Lacrosse is a sports club for third to eighth graders.

Youths can join the recreational team to play against other local groups or try out for the travel team to compete against teams across the Midwest. The club is tightly tied to local high school programs. Hamilton Southeastern High School’s recent championship winning team was even entirely comprised of former HSE-Fishers Lacrosse youth players.

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The club can credit its undefeated streak to not only the players’ skill but also the lessons coaches instill in the young athletes.

For example, Coach Mark Berutich assigned a special homework assignment first week of practice to teach the importance of setting goals. Each player had to write three ways they can benefit the team and three goals they had for the team as the whole.

Everyone read their assignment out loud during practice, and the most popular goals were winning the state and Midwest championships.

Fulfilling that goal required considerable hard work. Coach Berutich notes how most lacrosse teams do not start practice until the weather warms up. HSE-Fishers Boys Lacrosse instead started in January, taking advantage of an indoor facility. By the time most other teams started practice, HSE-Fishers Lacrosse had 30 hours of practice under its belt.

The practice was important, but training alone does not make a championship team.

“We can be great individually, but that doesn’t make a great team,” Coach Berutich says.

Teamwork is necessary, and HSE-Fishers Lacrosse implanted it through their saying “21 strong.” The saying reminds players that that they are part of a team.

“21 strong” is frequently repeated in every practice, team huddle and digital communication. Players take the 21 strong mentality to heart, acting as a unit both on and off the field.

For example, the club visited Hanover college to both watch and play lacrosse on its field. The team arrived to find the field covered in ice, making it impossible for both Hanover and Fishers Lacrosse to play. Children and coaches alike quickly got to work, using chairs and tables to shovel the field. Because of HSE Fishers Lacrosse’s team efforts, both they and the college students were able to play.

The club is currently looking forward to more great games and more growth for all involved. In the meantime, Coach Berutich urges local families to check out the fast-paced world of lacrosse.

“I think if they were to come out to see the sport and the fun kids have doing it, and the fun the parents have watching it, they would immediately gravitate to the sport,” he says. “It’s somewhat infectious, and I think it’s the greatest spectator sport there is.”

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C e n t r a l I n d i a n a O r g a n i z a t i o n P r o v i d e s F u r n i t u r e Fo r T h o s e I n N e e d Writer & Photographer / Pat Carlini

We are all aware of food banks that provide hunger relief to those in need, now there’s an organization helping families with a different need — the need for furniture and household items to establish their home.

Mustard Seed is a fairly new furniture bank that provides furniture and home-related items to families and individuals throughout Central Indiana who are trying to rebuild their lives after suffering disaster, personal tragedy or other misfortunes.

Mustard Seed opened in the Central Indiana area in 2014 and is housed in a 5,400 square-foot warehouse at 10080 E 121st St. in Fishers. The organization got off to a slow start but has built a solid foundation for the agency today. Executive Director Natalia Blondet joined last year and says the need is great, especially among veterans.

“There is some money involved, but it is a one time fee to help a family or individual rebuild their life,” Blondet says.

“About 75 percent of our clients are veterans, most homeless,” Blondet says.

“There’s also victims of domestic abuse and those living in poverty, too.”

Their 4,800 square foot space is donated to them by Fishers Ridge. A Charles Schwab team – doing their volunteer work — helped move furniture to their new warehouse. Then, there are donations that come in every week. Couches and tables for a family to gather in their new living room, maybe a desk for someone who wants to return to school and finish their education and then, of course, bed frames and mattresses, which are deep-cleaned before

Clients are referred to Mustard Seed Their agency name is derived from a Bible through area social service agencies, faithverse: “If you have faith the size of a mustard based groups and churches and schools seed, you can move mountains.” who pay a fee of $250, which covers furniture selection and delivery to the Established in Central Florida in 1984, client’s home.

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Mustard Seed also depends heavily on community support and volunteers. “ I like to say we are small in staff but mighty in love,” Blondet adds.

going out the door.

How many items and how much is determined by how big each family is. They don’t collect knick-knacks, or paintings but definitely sheets, blankets, pots and pans, cooking utensils, plates and glasses.

“There are donors that have some nice furniture they just don’t need anymore but want it to go to a good home,” Blondet says. “This is a perfect way to get some use out of the furniture. The donor feels good and the recipient feels good and surprised at the quality.”

Mustard Seed served more than 80 families last year, and they are already up to 66 families so far this year.

Blondet says she enjoys helping clients achieve restored dignity and selfesteem so they can move forward and rebuild their lives.

Blondet's parents, who came to America from Mexico, always told her this is the land of opportunity and anything is possible. Today, she shares that mindset with many of her clients that she meets as they pick out furniture from the warehouse. She keeps a collection of photos clients have sent her, such as a little girl asleep in her first bed, to a man with his new furniture on a truck.

“I’ve learned what a difference a little furniture can make in a person’s life,” she says. “It’s been amazing.”

For more information or to donate visit MustardSeedIndy.org or give them a call at 317-572-5724. atFishers.com / AUGUST 2018 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / 37

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FISHERS EVENTS 4,11,18,25

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The award-winning summer Fishers Farmers’ Market presented by IU Health Saxony Hospital features your favorite local produce, baked goods and prepared foods from more than 55 full and part-time vendors. The whole family will enjoy entertainment, children’s activities and cooking demonstrations while stocking up on fresh food from local farmers and producers.

Nickel Plate District Municipal Complex 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Color Splash Run is an untimed fun run featuring a 5K course. Throughout the course, participants will experience color splash zones where they will be doused in colored water. There will also be a final color toss celebration at the end of the run. Check-in starts at: 7:30-8:45 a.m. Race Starts at 9:00 a.m. Register Early! Registration includes a race bib, color packet and a t-shirt only if you sign up before Aug. 3.

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COLOR SPLASH RUN

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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Mark your calendars now and join us for a community event which brings together residents and members of our public safety community. There will be food, music, a photo booth, face painting, bounce house and much more.

Town of McCordsville 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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AMP AFTER DARK: DARK DESERT EAGLES

Join us as national and local recording artists rock the Nickel Plate District this summer at these free concerts. From classic rock to bluesy melodies, AMP After Dark has something for everyone. The August 10 show will feature the Dark Desert Eagles.

Nickel Plate District Amphitheater 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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BSU INDY ALUMNI & FRIENDS SYMPHONY ON THE PRAIRIE FEAT: ABBA

Ball State alumni and friends are invited to the Indianapolis Symphony on the Prairie Outing sponsored by the Ball State University Alumni Association's Indianapolis Chapter.

Enjoy an evening with the music of ABBA. Adult admission is $25, and child admission (ages 2-12) is $15.

Conner Prairie 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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S.P.O.R.T.S. LACROSSE TRY IT DAY!

Have you always wanted to check out lacrosse? Come for this free (for Fishers residents) event — all equipment provided. Information will also be available to learn about lacrosse programs offered throughout the school year. Boys and girls in grades first through eighth are welcome.

Brooks School Park 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

PATH TO FITNESS 5K

It's time to register for the 4th Annual McCordsville Path to Fitness 5K. The sponsorships are rolling in, but we need you and your friends and family to register. It is a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile fun run/walk.

Town of McCordsville 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

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