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CREATIVES DARYE & DIJA HENRY FULFILLING THEIR LIVES BY PURSUING THEIR INTERESTS
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Darye and Dija Henry follow their hearts, dreams and passions. This dynamic couple understands that, at their core, they are creative beings. When they met at Purdue, Darye played guitar and piano while majoring in computer science. Dija started as an engineering major. “I was auditioning for plays in the evening and realized I was conflicted with my career path,” shares Dija. She changed her majors to theater and kinesiology which made sense after 10 years of gymnastics and athletic training. Dija also earned an accidental minor in English. The two married shortly after graduation. Through their journey together, Dija and Darye have encouraged one another to express their creative sides. They both come from very talented genetic pools. Both sides share a love of the arts with special emphasis on music, writing and acting. It hasn’t always been easy for Dija to express her creativity while balancing being a mom raising three children. At a low point, she
experienced a breakthrough. Surrounded by her kids while she lay on the bathroom floor with postpartum depression, she realized others must feel the same way she did with struggling to balance motherhood, creativity and work. At this pivotal moment, Darye, who is founder of Reborn Code, encouraged his wife to express her heart through a creative outlet. Darye set her up with a laptop and a flip cam and introduced her to YouTube. She started blogging. Once she started, she didn’t stop. Dija was one of the first vloggers (video bloggers) to begin writing skits and filming them, then posting to YouTube. She found her muse which was the balance of honoring her inner creative self as well as being a mom and a wife. Dija got her groove back by becoming a Creative Lifestyle Blogger. “We are creative beings,” shares Dija. “It is my hope to inspire other creatives in honoring themselves and their talents.” Darye is a musician at heart with the piano or a guitar never far from his grasp. Their children are encouraged to explore a wide variety of interests. The Henrys tout themselves as a “STEAM” household: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.
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“I am so happy for Darye,” states Dija. “He released another album at the beginning of November, realizing a dream of his.” The EP is called “Prophets and Jesters.”
The film placed well among the competition, earning Best Actor and Best Score nominations. “Reggie McGuire and I produced the film,” says Dija. “And it was directed by Kindari of Verexia Studies. We are excited it was so well received!”
Dija starred in a short film that premiered in Los Angeles at the end of last summer. “Moving Still” “Our children are all talented beings,” says is a short film made for the 168 Film Project. Darye. “We encourage them to pursue their interests and hope to cultivate them into their own balance.” Dija adds, “We try to include them in our projects whether it’s coming with me to a filming, acting with me or hanging with daddy while he records music or rehearses. We make sure that creativity is a family affair. I always teach the kids how important it is to stay creative and use their minds to make up games or invent new ways of doing things. I think it’s a life skill!” Dija’s website and blog, theinspiredcafe.com, is her creative outlet. Sign up for Dija’s newsletter on her blog to receive weekly inspiration in pursuing your passion. youtube.com/Dijahenry dijahenry.com prophetsandjesters.com (EP) reborncode.com
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FISHERS TACKLES MENTAL HEALTH Go to atFishers.com to watch an interview with Suzanne Clifford, VP of Integrated Primary Care for Community Health Network, and Mike Riekhof with the Peyton Riekhof Foundation.
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As Hamilton Southeastern Schools and the Peyton Riekhof Foundation for Youth Hope prepares to put on its third annual Mental Health Awareness and Education Program, they have a renewed focus and energy. Powered by a newly formed Fishers Mental Health Task Force, the Fishers community has a potent weapon in the fight to end suicides. After riding with police officers one day, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness asked law enforcement officials what they felt was the biggest challenge or problem they faced. The number one recurring issue was figuring out how to have the resources to serve people with mental illness and substance use disorder. It was then that Fadness decided to build a team of experts to tackle the issue. To round out his dream team, Mayor Fadness brought in public safety leaders, school administrators, faith-based
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MONDAY, MARCH 7 6:30 p.m. Fishers High School Auditorium (door FH7) This daughter/mother story will be followed by a Q&A session which will include an expert panel discussion. There will be more than 15 different organizations available before and after the program to provide materials and resources. This is the 3rd annual mental health awareness program for hope, help and community.
DEPRESSION WARNING SIGNS If you or a loved one experiences these symptoms, you may need to seek help: • Sadness • Anxiety • Feelings of emptiness • Hopelessness • Guilt • Irritability • Restlessness • Feelings of helplessness • Feeling worthless MENTAL HEALTH FAST FACTS • A suicide occurs every 40 seconds, making mental health and substance abuse a national and global crisis. • In Indiana, for people ages 15-24, suicide is the second leading cause of death, making Indiana’s suicide deaths higher than the number of homicides. • In 2014, there is a suicide attempt nationally every 30 seconds. • Nationally, there are three suicide attempts by females to every one attempt by a male. BEHAVIORAL CHANGES • The following changes in behavior may signal depression: • Loss of interest in regular activities • Lack of energy • Difficulty concentrating, remembering information or making decisions • Problems sleeping, too little or too much • Changes in appetite, too much or too little • Thoughts of suicide • Chronic aches, pains, headaches, stomach cramps or other digestive problems that do not go away
Riekhof lost his 18-year-old daughter, Peyton, in July 2013 to depression and has vowed ever since to help prevent suicide. “Do I like that I have a story? No, absolutely not. I wish I didn’t have a story. But if I can use my story to help others and warn others in the community, that’s my mission in life,” Riekhof says. Saving lives and improving lives is the goal of both the Fishers Mental Health Task Force and Community Health Network’s initiative. “If one child, one spouse or one friend can be saved, then this is all worth it,” Clifford adds. To that end, The Peyton Riekhof Foundation for Youth Hope along with HSE Parents in Partnership have announced their third annual mental health awareness program for hope, help and community. Mother-daughter team Sarah and Karen Wood are this year’s special guests. They present “A Story of Hope: A Family’s Journey Through Depression" Monday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fishers High School Auditorium. The program is free to everyone in the community. Following the Wood’s compelling story, an expert panel is on hand for a discussion and question and answer session. Also available are 15 different mental health organizations. Their tables will be open with staff available to answer questions and provide resources before and after the program. The 2014 and 2015 programs were very successful with packed houses for the presentation by Canadian comedian Kevin Breel who shared his story of his experience with depression. Please come out, show your support and help us raise awareness and save lives. Suzanne Huntzinger has a journalism degree from IU and has lived in the Geist community for 18 years.
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Listening to the National Anthem is standard procedure at games, regardless of the sport. For hockey, who sings this is as important and as heartfelt as the mascot and the team itself. For the Indy Fuel, they selected Purdue Glee Club alum Eric Wickens as their Official Voice of the National Anthem. Wickens has been singing for most of his life. His vocal career started with his grade school choir, then on to the Purdue Glee Club. As an adult, he has worked with Community Civic Theater and eventually auditioned with the Indianapolis Opera. After eight seasons with the Opera chorus, he felt led in the direction of singing the National Anthem, given his larger-than-life voice. The first time Wickens sang the National Anthem was at a Purdue Women’s Basketball game. One of his collegiate advisors was a strong sponsor of the women’s basketball program and suggested to Wickens to perform in Mackey Arena to the crowd. Wickens enjoyed it, yet a decade would pass before he would do an encore performance of the National Anthem. Computer programmer by day, National Anthem singer by night, Wickens balances his creative and artistic sense through his music. Wickens recently release a CD, titled “Comfort.” The CD showcases his classical roots. Hockey teams are obsessive about their traditions, as in most sports. As an affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, the Indy Fuel embrace the concept of creating traditions. Wickens’ role with the Indy Fuel replicates that of Jim Cornelison with the Blackhawks. Cornelison has been the Official Voice of the Chicago Blackhawks for over seven years. “Working with the Indy Fuel has been a wonderful, unique opportunity,” shares Wickens. “Being the Official Voice for the Indy Fuel by performing the National Anthem bridges arts and sports.” For more information on the Indy Fuel, please visit indyfuelhockey. com, and for more information on Eric Wickens or to purchase his CD, visit ericwickens.com.
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A DAY OF WOMEN, WINE AND SHOES…A WEEKEND OF FOOD FOR CHILDREN
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Held at the opulent Lucas Oil Estate, the fashionable midday event will be hosted on Friday, May 13 in Carmel for its third In the words of the iconic Marilyn Monroe, annual year. “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” In the case of some The fundraiser’s heritage comes from an dedicated local women fundraisers, “Give established fundraising corporation that them the right shoes, and they can conquer began over a decade ago. Wine, Women a worthy cause.” & Shoes originated in Napa Valley, Writer / Janelle Morrison Photographer / JJ Kaplan
In previous years, the Women, Wine & Shoes event has been the toast of the town when it comes to feeding chronically hungry children through Gleaners BackSacks Weekend Food for Kids program. Last year’s fundraiser hosted 400 guests, targeting high income women aged 30-55+ and has raised nearly $200,000 annually to fund the Gleaners program.
California, and has become a popular sophisticated fundraising platform. The WW&S® team has managed more than 175 events and raised over $37 million for their charity partners that includes the local event benefitting Gleaners. Inspired by the classic country ballad “Wine, Women and Song,” this unique concept offers both charity and corporate clients the opportunity to leverage their successful TownePost.com / MARCH 2016 / TOWNEPOST NETWORK
platform to achieve a variety of goals from charity fundraising and cause awareness to team building and client networking. The event will boast world-class wine tastings, gourmet treats, an exclusive fashion lounge, shopping opportunities for the latest in shoe fashions, a silent auction and of course the company of the striking “Shoe Guys.” What woman could possibly resist a hunky man who knows the difference between a wedge and a platform pump? The Shoe GuysTM are one of the highlights of a WW&S® event. These attractive, fit and friendly guys may look like models, but they are men from the community who support the cause and are willing to brave a
party full of women. Jill Schuman, co-chair of the event, spoke about the collaborative efforts that go into organizing this incredible event and the purpose that continues to motivate her and her co-chairs. “We have been thrilled with the previous years’ success,” Schuman said. “It all began when Gleaners pitched the idea of teaming up with Wine, Women & Shoes, enjoying a day with our girlfriends shopping, eating and wine tasting while raising money for a good cause. It is a relaxing and enjoyable midday event that is designed to be different from a typical black-tie evening gala.” Schuman mentioned that guests will be able to experience a wide selection of wines and delectable foods from local sponsors and restaurants. There will be 10 local vendors and restaurants on-site. As another way to raise money that day, the vendors will donate back 20 percent of the purchases made by the attendees. They will also be able to participate in a variety of contests, and the most incredible raffle prize is a key to a magnificent wardrobe closet, constructed on-site by California Closets and filled with over $12,000 of merchandise, gift certificates and other incredible prizes donated by the 10 vendors at the event.
There will be 160 tickets sold at $160 per ticket, and at the end of the event, the lucky ticket holder will take home all of the prizes and the opportunity to have California Closets come to their home and build a custom closet. In the closet are hidden boxes with additional prizes such as a certificate to purchase a pair of designer shoes with the assistance of a personal shopper at Saks Fifth Avenue at the Keystone Fashion Mall and other elaborate and fun gifts. “This year’s event will feature the Saks Fashion Lounge,” Schuman added. “There will be a bar and music in this area. We will have a live auction with some incredible donated items, and we will have a presentation for our guests on the Gleaners BackSacks Weekend Food for Kids program and how the event and all of its components supports Gleaners. We will also have a ‘Fund a Need’ segment. There will be several photo opps and fun contests such as ‘Best Shoes’ and ‘Best in Dress.’” Schuman also expressed that one of the more unique and entertaining parts about the event is the presence of their Shoe Guys. “Our Shoe Guys are absolutely phenomenal,” she said. “We will have ‘shoe cards’ with each of their faces printed on the cards. Our guests will vote for their
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favorite Shoe Guy, voting through the Gleaners website during the event. They can donate as little as a dollar or whatever amount that they wish. Whichever Shoe Guy wins the most votes will be honored and recognized on stage and is awarded some fun gifts. In the past, we have awarded them fun trips and even a foursome at Crooked Stick Golf Course. “I would really like to emphasize that all of our gifts and prizes are generously donated by our amazing donors and sponsors who are very supportive of this event. We couldn’t do these things without them. I also work with an amazing committee of dedicated women who are very talented and focus on making their parts of the event successful, entertaining and fun. We identify the list of things that need to be done and then we divide and conquer.” The event is supported by a plethora of community and corporate sponsors such as Moyer Fine Jewelers, Saks Fifth Avenue, Pillow Talk, Sullivan’s Steakhouse and so many more wonderful local businesses. For a complete list of this year’s sponsors and supporters, visit gleaners.org. Carmel Magazine will be the exclusive print media sponsor, so look for photos from the event in their June issue.
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and even the whole world. Celebrities like Snooki, Dave Annable and Carrie Underwood, just to name a few, revealed their baby’s gender on national television or video to not only tell their families but the entire world. Other celebrities have used gender reveals on their Instagram and other social media pages. If you are invited to a gender reveal party, you should expect food and games, maybe even together. Be prepared to have some
cookies or cupcakes either pink, blue or some neutral color. Games often include guessing the gender of what you think the baby might be, predicting the day of birth or learning old wives’ tales of boys versus girls. Finally, the reveal — is it a boy or a girl? If you are thinking of bringing a gift, it’s not necessary (unless it’s a shower and gender reveal in one). Thinking of throwing one? Let your sonographer know ahead of time that’s the plan, but you can always know and keep it a secret too. Bring an envelope if you don’t want to know and ask the sonographer to put the gender inside. At that point, you can give the envelope to a trusted friend or family member or give it directly to your baker/party planner. If you plan on doing a cake reveal, contact a local bakery and see if they accommodate your request.
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Setting the date a month in advance for your gender reveal party is enough time for you to plan and invite guests. Decide how you want to do the reveal — Cake? Balloons? Silly string? Reveal tees? The possibilities are endless and honestly a lot of fun! If you are looking for a little bit of inspiration, check out our Pinterest page for tons of ideas. Pinterest is full of tips that you can use for themed gender reveal parties such as Football theme, Ties or Tutus and What will it Bee. Don’t forget to check out gender reveal themed decor. Visit your local party supply store for more ideas. Another forgotten gem for inspiration is Etsy. If you have something more out of the box, this is definitely the place to go for inspiration, ideas and one-of-a-kind decor. And to see what not to do, search YouTube. Whether you have been to one, think it’s ridiculous to have one, are thinking of having one for your first or your third or never heard of one, one thing is for sure — this trend is not going away. Prepare to see more Instagram reveals, YouTube videos and whatever social media platform is coming next. My advice, enjoy the cake.
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Looking for something fun that you and your family can do together? Come ROCK THE BLOCK! Create an exciting new tradition, enjoy a bit of healthy competition or train for the upcoming Mini-Marathon, all while making unforgettable memories. This inaugural event April 23 is structured as a community celebration featuring a 10K, a family-friendly 5K walk or run and a FREE Kids Run. In other words, fun for ALL ages! Howard Harrell, Center Grove Boys Cross Country Coach, is excited about ROCK THE BLOCK. “Competitive running races on Indy’s southside are few
and far between. This event will cater to the competitive 10K runner as well as the first time 5K walker. Add in a few kids races, and now you have an event for the whole family!” The Main Street Expo will feature food vendors, healthy lifestyle gear and interaction with local charities and sponsors as well as activities and games to participate in. Experience a lively block party atmosphere as local bands entertain you on the Main Stage. The proceeds from ROCK THE BLOCK will benefit charities, organizations and trail projects in the Center Grove area. Plan to have an enjoyable time Rocking the Block while supporting and improving
your community. With enthusiasm, Carla Johnson, Executive Director of the Center Grove Education Foundation, says, “This will be a unifying and energetic event that underscores the strong sense of community in Center Grove.” Are you ready to start an exciting new tradition? We invite YOU to come ROCK THE BLOCK! *ROCK THE BLOCK is powered by Pay it Forward Johnson County and Tuxedo Brothers. Early registration runs through March 31 and is $25. For more information, contact Erin Smith at info@rocktheblockrun.org.
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satisfaction and customer retention are Becker Landscape’s key areas of focus as they continue to systematically grow Becker Landscape, a family-owned business, their company. Becker and his team offer began reshaping the greater metropolitan’s a complete line of both residential and landscapes in 1976. The company, founded commercial services, including lawn by John C. Becker and his five sons, started care, lawn maintenance, design/build, out of the family’s garage. Today, the construction, tree care, irrigation, lighting founder’s son Larry Becker oversees the and snow removal. daily operations and has grown the family’s business to where it employs as many as 240 Becker Landscape has first rate during their busy season. educated and experienced employees to Writer / Janelle Morrison Photographers / Kevin Foster & Lori Koppold
Becker graduated from Purdue with a degree in Landscape Management and Design. Afterwards, Becker continued to work for his father and now presides as president and CEO. Both of his daughters work for the company, full-time, and sons work for the family when they are not attending school. Integrity, attention to detail, customer
complement the services they provide, including professionally trained arborists, accredited and credentialed managers and supervisors, and fully trained, professional, and dedicated teams working onsite. Each client receives a customized program, customized exclusively for their unique landscaping needs. When asked about trending installations, Becker said that the outdoor living areas TOWNEPOST NETWORK / MARCH 2016 / TownePost.com
are still the most requested installations by their residential customers. “When we work with our clients, we sit down with them and one of our designers to discuss their ideas and how they plan to use their outdoor space,” Becker explained. “We try to identify and utilize the ‘bones’ of what currently exists and work with that. Trees are the clients’ most valuable asset in the landscape. While we try to work with the existing features, we also have clients who want or need to start completely fresh and new. We are able to accommodate our clients, whatever their needs and preferences are. We take a practical approach to each project. One can design anything but our specialty is building and maintaining it.” Becker and his team work with clients to fully understand the project and desired outcome and set milestones right out
of the gate to ensure everyone involved achieves those goals. This includes full commitment to building a meaningful relationship with the customer and maintaining it past the end of the project, whether residential or commercial.
other specialty vegetation including driving focused wildlife activity if desired.
“Landscapes, particularly in residential installations, are incredibly personal and intimate to our clients,” Becker stated. “We are creating these outdoor spaces as an extension of their homes. They use these spaces to relax or to entertain so we want to create high-quality features WITHIN functional spaces for them.”
For these clients, Becker and his specialists are able to offer recommendations for specific types of trees and plants that will attract several species of birds or other wild life if the client is interested in assisting the ecosystem while designing their landscapes. Trees like the Grey Dogwood or Wild Cherry trees act as a single-source feeder to many native Indiana birds and are commonly included in the design process for this reason.
Becker also works with clients who are not as concerned about an outdoor kitchen or fire pit area but are avid horticulturalists who want to design healing gardens or other specialty areas where they can cultivate their favorite species of exotic plants and
There are examples of Becker Landscape’s work all over central Indiana. Notable projects, including the landscaping along Georgia Street for the Super Bowl, the vegetation garden on the rooftop of Eskenazi Hospital, Saxony Park, both the
residential and corporate park behind the I.U. Hospital, the new entrance to Mooresville, along Highway IN-67, and the Hamilton Town Center and the Palladium in Carmel, are just a few of the exquisite installations designed and completed by Becker Landscape. “We are more than just contractors,” Becker said. “We are designers and specialists who work with our clients to create their own personal sanctuary, meditative gardens or ultimate outdoor living spaces and maintain them, using the same high-level of quality personnel and products as we would provide our commercial cliental.” For more information on Becker Landscape and their full-service landscape and maintenance options, visit www.beckerlandscape.com.
Becker Landscape has received numerous awards over the years and most recently has received recognition for the following: Becker Landscape is ranked 104th on Landscape Management’s TOP 150 for 2015 and 2014. INLA’s Award of Excellence Application in 2013 • Commercial Landscape Installation, Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville •C ommercial Landscape Design/Build, Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville •C ommercial Hardscape Installation, CityWay, Indianapolis
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BEYOND 3.1 : INDIANA’S RACE FOR THE CURE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS Founders of the first Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Central Indiana recently met the current organizers to talk about the first year race and the 25 year impact. Standing left to right Natalie Sutton, Pam Miltner and Jane Ambro. Seated Sally Friend, Kathy Harrison, Lisa Cole and Kasey Koffman.
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usan G. Komen Central Indiana began a race 25 years ago that lasted for more than the final mile marker. The annual Race for the Cure 5K has become the largest fundraising event for breast cancer globally, reaching to 150 annual races in four continents since beginning in 1983. In 1991, Susan G. Komen Central Indiana joined that legacy with the first race in the state, beginning at historic Fort Benjamin Harrison. But with 25 years of spreading hope, change and support, Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure is more than just a race.
racers and members on breast health. Today, to breast cancer research, a large amount for that push for education is also a driving force only the first year. That money was able to for the race, although it is open to males as well. potentially save numerous lives by providing women with mammograms and even biopsies. “[The first race] was back in the time where Twenty-five years later, the money raised from breast cancer was not talked about like it is the annual race is still being pushed back into today,” commented Pam Miltner, Co-Chair the community, saving lives and raising hope. of 2016 race as well as Co-Chair of the 2004 and 2008 race. But not only has Miltner been Natalie Sutton, current Executive Director of Susan G. Komen Central Indiana, emphasized a key role in the Race for the Cure, she is how important these donations and funds are also a survivor of breast cancer, making her experience with the race much more personal. to helping the local community, not only to the national program. “I was diagnosed in ‘93, and during my last In celebration of the 25th anniversary of treatment, [my oncologist] gave me the “We still feel like it is really important that the Indianapolis race, the leaders that put brochure for the race. He said, ‘You need to go most of the money stays local, and it is together the very first race came back together invested in breast health programs in the local and do this.’ He told me I would not be able to for a special interview. Sharing memories, run or walk, but they would need volunteers,” community,” said Sutton. the group was able to reminisce on where said Miltner. “[At the race], there were 200 Indiana’s Race for the Cure began and what it After countless hours of work and preparation, survivors. I remember standing at the water has grown to. station, and all the women came over and told roadblocks and accomplishments, the very me to join them. Going up there with them,… first Central Indiana Race for the Cure took Local organizations, including the Junior it was wonderful. Having all those survivors place. In 1991, the only major race that took League of Indianapolis and Little Red place locally was the OneAmerica 500 Festival together helped me because they knew exactly Door Cancer Agency, were crucial in the Mini-Marathon, so to put together a race from what I was going through. They were all just formation of the first race. Lisa Cole, who was nothing and grow it to an event recognized hugging [me] and saying that it was going to introduced to the race from her position in the around the city that gives back so much was be okay. That was huge for me, and the rest is women’s volunteer organization Junior League powerful. history.” and became the 1991 race’s first chairman, That community of support has only grown. shared how these organizations pulled the “I think that is what is great about being able community together. to have this chance now and look back,” added In the 2015 race, around 1,500 survivors were present, and the event raised $1.3 million. For Cole. “Those are the important things that “The Junior League has a long-standing have stuck with the race all these years. It still 2016, the goals are even higher with hopes to history of starting efforts from the ground exceed the previous year’s outcome to be able has that really strong connection.” level. Conner Prairie Farm is an example of Not only has the race been able to provide the to give back even more. that. There are a lot of different institutions local community with healthcare, but it has that have stayed here in our city. Komen also been able to educate women and provide For more information on the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, visit approached Junior League to see if we would support. The first year, the race was exclusive komencentralindiana.org/race. be interested in starting a race with the to women only and also aimed to educate eventual opportunity of starting a chapter. In the process, Junior League selected their Go online to townepost.com to watch the 25 year reunion of the original Race for the Cure leadership team for the event, so that is how all organizers and current organizers hosted at Ed Martin Acura in Fishers. of us got to be a part of it,” said Cole. “Although [the race] was coming from a national program, to have that local connection [was special]. We knew that a percentage of the money raised from the race would go to national efforts for research and all the important things that were going on on a national level, but we also wanted to make a difference in our own community.” In the first year, the race granted $35,000 to Little Red Door Cancer Agency and $15,000 TOWNEPOST NETWORK / MARCH 2016 / TownePost.com
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Norman Burns II, the new President and CEO of Conner Prairie, takes the helm at an exciting time. With 28 years of experience in leadership roles at historic institutions around the country, Burns and his wife Sandy are embracing their new adventure with Conner Prairie. Originally from Tennessee, the Burns feel at home in Indiana and are arriving at the beginning of a year-long Bicentennial Celebration for our 200 years of Indiana statehood. “I am excited for the opportunity to be here at this time,” shares Burns. His experience includes being a part of the Bicentennial celebration in Tennessee, a Bicentennial of the southwest territory and the 400th celebration of the founding of Jamestown. Burns clearly understands the impact that these events have on the awareness of history. “This is what we do at Conner Prairie every day,” says Burns. “We celebrate history." The mission of Conner Prairie is to inspire curiosity and foster learning about Indiana’s past by providing engaging, individualized and unique experiences. Conner Prairie is a Smithsonian affiliate and a national award-winning interactive experiential outdoor museum. Indiana’s Bicentennial Celebration takes on very special meaning at Conner Prairie. The Conner House played a major role in shaping Indiana’s policies from early on. MASCOT MONTHLY - MASCOTMONTHLY.COM / 33
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“We are using Indiana’s Bicentennial celebration to share the story of Indiana’s story of territory to statehood,” says Conner Prairie VP and COO Cathy Ferree. While the Bicentennial will be celebrated throughout Conner Prairie, a main feature of the Bicentennial celebration will take place at the Conner House. Beginning March 26, guests will be invited to enter from the front of the Conner House, facing the prairie, instead of the rear of the home. The interactive experience will transport guests back in time to explore what might have happened in the home during the era of statehood infancy. “The interactive, dramatic story about what happened here in the Conner House will be shared in a new way,” shares Ferree. “The Conner House is more than a structure. We want guests to experience the story of who lived here, what was happening
in the community around it and how is it important today.” The restoration and reinterpretation of the Conner House at Conner Prairie is designated an official Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project. The Conner House shaped Indiana’s history, for it was a meeting held in that very house that changed the location of the state capital of Indiana. “Two hundred years ago, William Conner arrived as a fur trapper. He fought in the War of 1812 and witnessed Indiana’s transition from territory to statehood,” says Ferree. “Trapper, trader to gentleman and statesmen, Conner left a legacy. Over the years, his home bustled with visitors discussing legislation. The home served as a cultural hub where big ideas were stretched and pulled.” Guests are expected to be curious, ask 34 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / MARCH 2016 / atFishers.com
questions and receive their answers in the interactive history experiences that makes Conner Prairie unique. In addition to the Bicentennial celebration, Conner Prairie is introducing a new experience for their guests, Treetop Outpost, opening July 1. For the past five years, Conner Prairie has introduced nature programming as a unique lens on history. Treetop Outpost is a culmination of these efforts and supports Conner Prairie’s mission to inspire curiosity and foster family learning. “We started asking questions such as, ‘How can we help kids get more wild?’ Wouldn’t it be wild if we gave them an outdoor space where they could connect with their parents in nature?” says Ferree. “Imaginations are kindled like a wildfire. It’s not about taking away gadgets – it’s about captivating imaginations.”
The 40’ tall structure will feature interactive discovery zones all around it. Guests will dig in, literally, discovering the story of what we leave behind. Building upon the lessons of the past, there will be a construction area to build things with no computers involved. The hands-on experiences will provide another unique interactive experience for guests.
Conner Prairie’s mission to inspire curiosity and foster learning about Indiana’s past by providing engaging, individualized and unique experiences. I am continually reminded that the history of humanity is the history of ideas. I believe the unique experiences at Conner Prairie do inspire curiosity and make this a place where imagination soars.”
The debut of Treetop Outpost at Conner Prairie comes amidst Indiana’s Bicentennial celebration and the country’s 100-year anniversary of the nation’s parks system.
Conner Prairie has a $33 million impact on the local economy. With 350 employees, the impact is direct with $11 million of this impact in Hamilton County alone. This includes 590 jobs created outside the prairie through local impact.
Coming into the Presidency at Conner Prairie during this exciting time, Burns has hit the ground running. “Conner Prairie is such a wonderful asset to the community, which is why I plan to work diligently to be part of its continued growth for many years to come. As a public historian and nonprofit leader who believes in the power of creativity, I am excited to now be part of
“While I will never be short of new ideas, I want to assure you that I see my job like a precious library book that I’ve been honored to check out for a period of time,” says Burns. “My responsibility is to be inspired by it, nurture it, plan for how to take care of it, possibly improve it and
maybe even add a creative chapter or two. It is then the custodian’s role (mine and the organization’s) to communicate its themes and inspire others to enjoy and use it. But I always know that I have to take that book back and turn it in some day for the next person to check out.” The vision is to have Conner Prairie become more connected throughout the state of Indiana. A Smithsonian affiliate, Conner Prairie is award-winning and nationally and regionally recognized. Now let’s gather up the locals…and let the celebration begin! To plan your interactive experience, please visit connerprairie.org for more information. Kara Reibel, a freelance writer and storyteller, is a main contributor for TownePost Network’s magazines. Follow her: Karareibel.com; Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @karareibel.
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What do Fishers High School twosport standout Zach Eaton and current NBA star Mike Conley have in common? Quite a lot as high school players, according to Fishers coach Joe Leonard who coached Conley — now a starting guard point guard for the NBA Memphis Grizzlies — when he played at Lawrence North. “I’m not comparing Zach with Conley necessarily in terms of statistics or talent, so much as I am in Zach simply being such a tremendous leader," the coach said this season. “Conley was a great leader….But I’ll tell you, though, Zach is really something special….And we may never see another leader like Zach Eaton." That’s quite a statement, quite a compliment for sure. And what did Zach say when he heard about that comparison? Well….his eyes lit up. Maybe not basketball size, but there was no mistaking he was feeling pretty good. Zach is Mr. Energy. Instant Energy if you will – both on the football field where he enjoyed a great deal of success as quarterback the past two seasons and on the basketball court where he’s been handling the ball and delivering crisp, money-in-the-bank passes since he started dressing with the varsity late in his freshman season.
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Eaton, a leader extraordinaire, said that one of his proudest moments came this year when he became the school’s assist leader in basketball. “When I came in as a freshman, that was one goal I set for myself." Zach also came into 2016 leading Hamilton County in 3-point field goal percentage on 7-of-12 accuracy, and he was second in assists, averaging 5.0.
In football last season, Zach was a co-QB on an All-County football team and was among the leaders in passing for years. He’s quite a young man, and there’s no mistaking his charismatic manner and persona. He makes his presence felt in many ways, and at times, he’s Mr. Rah Rah, like a cheerleader in sports gear. During football games, the 6-foot, 195-pounder is known to run behind the team bench high-stepping and raising his helmet high while constantly adding encouragement to a very boisterous student cheer block. On the basketball court, he dances up and down the hardwood with a special spring in his step and gleam in his eye. He high-fives his teammates, pats them on the rumps and shouts encouragement, no matter what the occasion or circumstance might be. There’s simply no quit in Zach Eaton.
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He possesses an energetic, outgoing, extroverted and entertaining side, and he’s able to express himself in a positive, determined and always confident manner.
“I get so excited that I can’t talk because my stomach gets so tight, and I start to feel sick, which makes me gag — and then I go right back to being fine."
A little cocky, perhaps?
When asked what sport he likes the best, he smiled and said without hesitation, “All the sports I play."
No, not really, he says with a big smile. “I’m sure some might think so," he said flashing a grin. “I’m very excitable. I like to get my teammates and the crowd going. That’s my role as a leader. I do whatever is necessary to help the guys raise their game and to help the team….to help us win." He gets very excited before his own games as well as when he attends Colts, Pacers or Butler games. The one thing most people don’t know about him is that he often gags before those games. “It’s a gag reflex," he said, matter-of-factly.
Writer / Summer Pratt Ever since she was young, senior Amy Boyd was interested in cheerleading. Boyd joined the All-Star League when she was in third grade and continued throughout the remainder of her schooling, all the while balancing her clubs, organizations and grades. Boyd took a wide variety of advanced courses, such as AP U.S. History, AP Calculus, ACP Government and ACP Composition, which helped her earn her 4.13 GPA. She was also a part of National Honor Society, Drama Club and choir. But in the midst of it all, Boyd made time for her teammates. Boyd joined the varsity boys basketball cheerleading squad as a freshman and held her place there her entire high school career. Over the course of time, teammates came and went – but Boyd stuck around.
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Zach’s effervescent, ‘can-do’ attitude and spirit likely can be attributed to his family genes. His late grandfather, Chris Theofanis, who passed away in 1999, was involved with Butler University for 44 years. He was known as “Mr. Butler" by many. He always had a smile and was a true gentleman that the media enjoyed getting to know. He served as the Butler Athletics Public Relations Director, and he was a great promoter of high school and college basketball.
high school came,” Boyd said. “I had older friends who cheered, and they talked about how much they loved it and that got me excited to start – and it was just as much fun as I hoped it would be.” The girls spent multiple hours together a week, whether it be for games or a practice. After countless hours together, the girls developed friendships that made the team strong as a whole. “We all grow super close through away games and tournaments,” Boyd said. “I’ve been cheering with a lot of these girls all through high school, so we’re comfortable around each other.” The HSE Mascot Monthly Scholarship Athlete of the Month is sponsored by Chef Suzanne who will deliver a catered meal and plaque to the Boyd family during the month of March. Great job, Amy!
“My grandfather passed away when I was very young, but yes, I’ve heard nothing but amazing things about him, and everyone knew and loved him," Zach said. Zach’s grandfather’s brother, the late George Theofanis, coached Indianapolis Shortridge back in the heydays of Indiana high school basketball, and he led the school to the state runner-up basketball championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse in 1968. He also was a standout basketball player at Indianapolis Washington. George Theofanis followed the legendary Tony Hinkle as Butler University’s basketball coach from 1970-78. Talk about being a Butler Family. It is still the Butler Way for the Eatons. Zach is the son of Joe and Florie Eaton. Joe Eaton, Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP law firm, played football at Butler. Florie also studied at Butler. Zach’s sister Kailey plays tennis at Butler where her grandfather graduated in 1952. Kailey also played No. 1 singles all four years at Fishers HS.
During the recent renovation of Hinkle Fieldhouse, the family contributed to a plaque that is part of the walking tour of Hinkle. The plaque honoring Chris and George is inside Gate 4. So is Zach headed for Butler? Well, yeah!
Also, Zach was the Academic Student of the Year at Riverside Junior High. He’s in the National Honor Society, and he’s a member of the Student-Athletic Council. That group discusses sports and athletics in general and what they can do to make things better for athletics in general.
Though he’s had some offers to play football at some Div. III schools, Zach recently made a decision to hang up his cleats and attend Butler University.
Other than his accomplishments in basketball, there’s one last goal still out there for him and his teammates. Yep….Winning the SECTIONAL!
Zach said he “loves Butler," and his parents said they cannot argue with his logic!
“We beat [highly-ranked] North Central in a first-round sectional game last year, and we came close to reaching the sectional title game, losing to eventual champion Carmel in two overtimes in a semifinal.
There was no family pressure. Zach simply decided to follow his heart and add to the family tradition. In addition to high school sports, Zach has been quite a success in the classroom. He carries a 3.75 GPA and is thinking about a possible career in marketing. “I have a great class at Fishers. I’ve always liked marketing, and I like talking to people. I think the fact that I’m so outgoing would be a tremendous asset for me in that field." atFishers.com / MARCH 2016 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / 39
“We’ve never reached the sectional championship game in boys basketball. That’s what we want this year….We want a chance to play for that championship."
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