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Business Spotlight: Purse Strings Heeding the Call to Florida: Former Sports Broadcaster Wil Hampton Reflects on Colorful Career Sweet Specialists: Alexander’s on the Square Nearing Three Decades in Business Fly Away: Conner Prairie to Host Balloon Festival Tourism Spotlight: Northern Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce Tips to Stay Hydrated In the Summer Heat Mind for Change: Former Colts Champ Ben Utecht Raises Brain Injury Awareness Bin Scrub: Ryan Diem Launches Garbage Bin Cleaning Service New QB in Town: Getting to Know Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Carson Wentz Business Spotlight: Northern Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce Your Ultimate Hometown Team: Catching up With the Indianapolis AlleyCats Business Spotlight: Noblesville Chamber of Commerce The Thin Line Spotlight: Brad Arnold Student Spotlight: Elana Chatterton Up to Par: Harbour Trees Golf and Beach Club Celebrates 50 Years July Noblesville Events K E Y CO N TRI BU TO RS

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For 12 years, Paul Braun perfected the art of customer service at Nordstrom where he rose through the ranks to become a

buyer in the Women’s Shoe Department.

In 1999, he set out to learn the wholesale business and sold Brighton Accessories and shoes to specialty stores across the Midwest and Northeast. He eventually became the National Sales Manager for My Saint My Hero based in California. In 2018, the owners of Purse Strings announced their retirement and would be closing their stores. This led to an opportunity Braun could not refuse. With a blended family of six kids and the opportunity to be home, Paul was ready to fulfill his dream of having his own retail store. In September 2018, Braun re-opened Purse Strings at Clay Terrace. His stores offer the latest trends in fashion accessories to both women and men in Hamilton County.

“I changed some of the lines to what I believed the Carmel and Westfield area could appreciate,” says Braun, noting that he wanted to offer options for everyone. Purse Strings sells 12 different handbag lines ranging from $29-$600.

In November 2019, Braun opened a second Purse Strings location at the Fashion Mall at Keystone. This past April, he opened a third store at Hamilton Town Center — allowing him to be even closer to home as he and his wife, Heather, reside in the Geist area.

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“Purse Strings carries an array of items that are fresh and on-trend,” Braun says. “We sell handbags, jewelry, home accessories and even offer the latest selection of quality men’s products.”

With kids heading back to school, Purse Strings now offers Fjallraven Backpacks and accessories. Braun is excited to have this hottest trend for students at all three locations!

One can find the latest Instagram favorites, Hammitt Handbags, Hobo, Consuela, Carla Mancini, BedStu, Sherpani, Beside U and Vera Bradley in stores, too. Given Hammitt’s limited distribution, Braun is proud to have the largest selection of Hammitt products in the Midwest.

Additional jewelry lines include Uno de 50, eNewton, Brighton, My Saint My Hero, Ghirelli, Katie Loxton, Pura Vida and more.

Purse Strings also includes home décor with Mud Pie and Demdaco. They offer an exceptional gift-giving opportunity for house-warming gifts, weddings, birthdays and special occasions.

Braun is passionate about offering and supporting unique Indiana Brands such as BruMate, UnPlug Soy Candles, Vera Bradley, Reissued Books, Peepers Reading Glasses and DD Bird Handbags.

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“I’ve always loved retail and the everchanging environment it brings,” Braun adds. “Trends come and go, what drives me is the ability to offer micro-trends as well as core brands to my customers.”

Thankfully, the tide has turned with the pandemic and people are out shopping again. Now is the perfect time to check out the new Purse Strings location at Hamilton Town Center.

As the youngest of 12 children, his core values of faith, family and community are vitally important to Braun. Having a stepson with special needs, Braun has supported many organizations such as Down Syndrome Indiana, Best Buddies, Riley Dance Marathon and Special Olympics.

“I love having the opportunity to support many local schools, charities and churches with special shopping events throughout the year,” Braun says. “Connecting with the community and supporting those who support us is what truly drives Purse Strings!”

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HEEDING THE CALL TO FLORIDA FORMER SPORTS BROADCASTER WIL HAMPTON REFLECTS ON COLORFUL CAREER Writer / Matt Keating Photography Provided

Wil Hampton has always loved journalism, sports, and telling stories. It’s something the former WISH-TV Channel 8 sports broadcaster never gets tired of.

“I have always loved the opportunity to tell someone’s story,” Hampton says. “I loved game day, whether it was a youth baseball game, high school sports, the Colts or the Indy 500. There’s nothing quite like the rush of covering an event, meeting deadlines and telling a great story.”

When Mark threw it to me, I said; ‘Mark, while I appreciate the distinction, these are the true mayors of Muncie.’ I think Dad enjoyed that.”

Hampton says his grandfather also served as a mayor of Muncie.

Like his grandfather, Hampton has also had an interest in local politics, and has served as a Noblesville city councilman, “I started serving January 1, 2016, after winning a tough race in 2015,” Hampton says. “I was re-elected in 2019, and will serve until July 30, 2021, when we move to Florida. I served as president in 2020.”

Originally from Muncie, Hampton is the son of John and Rachael Hampton. He went to Burris High School and the University of Mississippi, aka Ole Miss, where he received a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Hampton knew a career in journalism would allow him to interview a wide variety of interesting people.

Hampton thoroughly enjoyed his time as a city councilman.

“I really enjoyed meeting the people who worked so hard to reach a goal and helping them showcase their accomplishments on the (WISHTV) sportscast that night,” Hampton says. “I especially loved the community aspect of high school sports; small towns, big cities coming together to support the local kids who play the games we love.”

Hampton noted that he really likes the one-on-one connections with neighbors he has met over the years.

Hampton has a lot of favorite TV memories.

“It’s tough to name just a couple,” he says. “There are so many with the Colts, Pacers, NBA Finals, college sports, World Series coverage, Indy 500s, etc., but I will point out two.

“When Dale Earnhardt won the Daytona 500 in 1998, after 20 years of coming so close, the 3-car finally won,” he says. “Dale joined me live on my sportscast from Daytona. I remember him walking up — while I was on the air live — giving me a big hug around the neck and saying, ‘Can you believe this Wil? We just won the Daytona 500.’ Pretty cool.”

Hampton’s other favorite memory involves his former co-worker, sports broadcaster Mark Patrick.

“I just enjoyed being involved in Noblesville’s growth,” Hampton says. “A lot is happening. Bringing the Levinson to downtown — with a look that fits our history — was a big deal.”

“I remember one resident who called me out to his house to show me a tree that was being threatened by a new development,” Hampton says. “The tree was just outside the buffer and in danger of being cut down by the new housing project, but I worked with the developer to save the tree. A small thing, but I learned that it’s the seemingly small things that are important. I’ve always felt you should try to help when and where you can.”

Hampton is stepping down from his job as a city councilman to start a new job in Florida.

“I am the associate director of athletics at Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Florida,” he says. “The campus is about 25 miles directly east of Naples. Ave is an authentic Catholic university of about 1,200 students, where about 600 of them are athletes. “ Hampton noted that it’s an opportunity to return to the world of sports but be in a position to help young men and women reach their dreams and goals.

“Some people remember Mark Patrick used to call me the mayor of Muncie when he tossed it to me in the field. Well, one time I “I will be lead administrator for football, men’s basketball, baseball, had arranged for the current and several former Mayors of Muncie, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis and swimming,” including my dad, to join me live at the Muncie basketball sectional. he says. “I will also help with fundraising and sponsorship sales. No 10 / NOBLESVILLE MAGAZINE / JULY 2021 / TownePost.com

Wil & Becky Hampton

question, my faith is what pointed me in this direction. In our world today, we need more faith-centered young people who will grow into the leaders of tomorrow.”

Hampton says he wasn’t looking to make this move.

“It just sort of happened,” he says. “I truly believe the Holy Spirit was involved. Now my wife, Becky, has accepted a job as director of religious education at Ave Maria Parish. She has been the coordinator of religious education at Our Lady of Grace in Noblesville for 13 years, and this new job is an opportunity to expand her reach in an awesome Catholic community. We are excited to work side by side for both the university and the town of Ave Maria.”

When Hampton isn’t working, he loves spending time with his family.

“Becky and I have three adult children,” he says. “Two of them — twins Will and Maggie — are going to Ave Maria with us. Will, who played football at Noblesville, is transferring from Ball State, and will continue his degree in Education while playing football for the Gyrenes. Maggie, who has played D1 Softball at Detroit Mercy the last three years, will transfer to Ave Maria and play softball while continuing her study in Biology. “ Hampton’s oldest son, John, is staying in Indiana.

“He recently began a new career in business development with Gaylor Electric,” Hampton says. “While I wish John was coming with us, I am so proud of him as he spreads his wings with a great Noblesville- based company.”

Hampton added that the most difficult thing about the move to Florida is leaving family members and friends.

“My mom is in Muncie and doing great, but I will miss seeing her on a consistent basis, and taking her to mass when I could,” he says.

“I have two brothers and two sisters in Indiana, and several other family members who I’ll miss, along with so many great friends. We have poured everything we have into making this our home and it’s tough - almost impossible - to leave. I also truly believe, however, that we are on a mission to go make a difference in Ave Maria. My feet may be in the sunshine state, but I’ll always be a Hoosier. Thank you to everyone who has made this journey possible. “ TownePost.com / JULY 2021 / NOBLESVILLE MAGAZINE / 11

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lexander’s on the Square has all the hallmarks of a great ice cream and snack shop - plenty of ice cream flavors (36 to be exact), some menu classics like tuna melts, tenderloin, chili cheese dogs and flavored soft drinks, as well as a comfortable interior that recently underwent renovations.

Nevertheless, Co-owner Cheryl Schultz feels it is actually the people who make her establishment great.

“Our employees are special, and we’ve had a lot of local kids that have grown up here working for us,” says Schultz, who took over the Noblesville space for the shop in 1994. “Our kids are the best, and we try to let them be kids and work around their schedule with sports and things. We take care of them like they’re my own kids.”

The spot was previously occupied by Chew’s grocery store and subsequently a candy store before Schultz opened up shop in 1994. She opened Alexander’s on the Water in Cicero three years later, as the Noblesville location’s sister store.

“We as the owners were always entrepreneurs at heart, and back before we opened we were just trying to figure out what we wanted to do to own our own business,” Schultz says. “We were thinking a sporting goods store, but they aren’t always

the most viable businesses, and since we came from a convenience store background, doing a restaurant kind of fell right into that.”

While the shop offers a wide ice cream variety, Schultz says certain flavors have stood the test of time as favorites.

“You would think it would rotate as far as what people want through the years, but actually chocolate chip cookie dough has been a stronghold for at least the last 10 years,” Schultz says. “It seems to get stronger and stronger instead of slower. It’s hard trying to keep in some of the old flavors like chocolate chip and rocky road and also bring in new things when you only have so many spots.”

She adds that the Reuben sandwich served at Alexander’s is one of the best in Indianapolis, and the food menu also includes soups, salads, wraps, nachos and wings, as well as a kids menu.

“We do simple Midwest favorites for our food - club sandwiches, ham and cheeses, and things like that - and we don’t get too crazy with the menu,” Schultz says, adding that Alexander’s also offers catering for events like golf outings and weddings. “I was going to change the whole menu up when we remodeled for when we reopened, but when we did reopen, everything started taking off like crazy and I thought, ‘Why JULY 2021

change it when everybody likes what we have?’”

Schultz finished a remodel of Alexander’s on the Square in February after starting the project in the winter of 2020 and putting it on hold in the spring of that year.

“We were remodeling right before COVID hit, and the last install day for the new flooring was the day it was announced that businesses like ours had to close,” she says with a laugh. “It was just time to redo some things like our floor, which really needed it. Everything needed to be freshened up.

We had a different idea of what we wanted the dining room to look like, and we’d been contemplating that for some time. We wanted it to be more inviting for people to come in, sit on their laptops and stay for a while on the WIFI.” Throughout the 2020 shutdowns, Schultz says times were tough, particularly at the Noblesville store, but she and her team made it through.

“People were great then, trying to support local businesses, but our Noblesville location took a much bigger hit than Cicero since it’s all outside,” she says. “The two stores couldn’t have been more opposite last year, and it was a challenge getting through all the regulations, and still running everything and getting the product in.”

Schultz says the steady growth of Noblesville has challenged her to stay competitive in the marketplace.

go back to their old favorites. When you’ve been doing it for 27 years like we have, you learn how to deal with changes.”

“For our Noblesville location, the biggest challenge has always been the growth of our community around us,” she says. “When 37 went in, that was hard because everybody goes out to the new shiny places. Downtown was really slow for a few years. The same thing happened when Hamilton Town Center went in. We’ve always weathered the storms, and it seems like people eventually

Alexander’s on the Square is located at 864 Logan Street in Noblesville. For more info, call 317-773-9177 or go to alexandersicecream.com.

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In 1859, a crowd gathered in Lafayette, Indiana, to watch the Jupiter balloon take its inaugural flight. Piloted by inventor John Wise, the Jupiter provided the first successful airmail delivery in the U.S. For years Conner Prairie has invited guests to enjoy an 1859 Balloon Voyage on the 105’ balloon, which is as tall as an eight-story building.

years. It was recently time to replace the one at Conner Prairie, which happened to coincide with the rebranding of Conner Prairie as well as the receipt of a grant that enabled them to reimagine the entire exhibit. Jesse Kramer, director of exhibits, came up with design and content ideas.

“Jesse’s magic touch made it all come together,” says Christine DeJoy, director of public affairs for Conner Prairie.

The brand-new balloon will reflect the The actual balloon itself is referred to as a colors of the new branding. As an unveiling balloon envelope, constructed from long of sorts, Conner Prairie is hosting the nylon sections called gores. These envelopes Conner Prairie Balloon Festival from July need to be replaced every seven to eight JULY 2021

15 to 18. Admission to the festival requires a separate ticket unless you are a member, in which case you get in for free.

The festival kicks off on the evening of July 15 when, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., they will have the balloon glow, which will feature between 15 and 20 hot-air balloons.

“It’s after-hours in the evening,” DeJoy says.

“Like a typical balloon festival that takes place out west in places like Arizona, the glow is at night after the sun has set. We will light the balloons, fill them up, and everyone will get to walk around to see the pilots and check out the balloons up close.”

To add to the festival atmosphere, they will have a music stage, food trucks, games and other activities.

On July 16 they will hold the Hare and Hounds race, which kicks off bright and early at 6:30 a.m. in the south field and ends one hour later. For those unfamiliar with this race, all balloons launch from the same location. The Hare balloon takes off first, followed by the other balloons called the Hounds, which “chase” the Hare. Because the event is being held so early, anyone can come watch it at no charge.

The new balloon exhibit, which opens July 1, includes a video, an interactive station that describes lighter-than-air technologies, and a lighter-than-air history from the 19th century to today.

Conner Prairie will offer aeronautical programming so that visitors may soak in the knowledge. It’ll include games, learning tools and picture opportunities. The spot where guests used to buy tickets to get on the balloon now offers a little something extra - it will include information on the future of flight. The exhibit includes a new component with monitors that show what the weather is like, as well as the air quality JULY 2021

all shown in real time.

“It’s great because with this new reimagined exhibit, visitors can still learn about the balloon and experience it even if it’s unable to fly due to weather,” DeJoy says. “Now it’s more of a multipurpose exhibit as opposed to, ‘Oh, look at all this stuff ’ just as you’re getting on the balloon. Before, if the balloon wasn’t flying, people wouldn’t go look at all of that.”

By the time of the Balloon Festival, the new balloon envelope will have been installed, test runs will have been completed, and if the weather allows, it’ll be flying.

“People can go on our balloon once again,” says DeJoy, who is sure guests will appreciate the fact that balloon enthusiasts from all over the state have come to be a part of this festival.

“The balloon culture is great,” DeJoy says.

“You have all these men and women who all know one another. As soon as the call went out asking for balloons to participate in this festival, we got all these offers.”

DeJoy anticipates positive reviews and reactions from guests, as well as a great crowd for the event, not only because it’ll be fun and educational, but also because after a year of disappointments and cancellations, the community is eager to get out and have fun again. And because Conner Prairie is so vast, it can accommodate a large crowd without a feeling of congestion.

“With the pandemic finally ending, everyone is wanting to get outside, do

something fun and different, and not be locked in their houses anymore,” DeJoy says.

“We are happy to be providing something new that we’ve never done before, and something that is so visually stimulating.”

Conner Prairie is located at 13400 Allisonville Road in Fishers. For more information, call 317-776-6000 or visit connerprairie.org.

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Sign up for the Tenderloin Trail™ Pass, a mobile-exclusive passport program. Customers must have a smartphone in order to redeem the offers at participating restaurants. Enter your name and email address and a link to the mobile passport will be texted to you. Save it to your smartphone home screen or bookmark the link for easy access. When you visit a participating restaurant, simply present your phone to a staff member to redeem the available discount.

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have a glass of water to start off your day, before each meal and after working out, to help meet your daily goal of drinking enough water.

CHECK YOUR URINE. Your urine color is a good indicator of your hydration status. A pale-yellow color implies proper hydration. A dark yellow color can signify dehydration. If your urine is closer to a dark yellow color, hydrate yourself throughout the day by drinking more water and avoiding sugary drinks.

LIMIT CAFFEINE AND SUGARY DRINKS. Drinks like coffee, sodas, lemonade, sweet tea and sugary smoothies work against hydration. These drinks are filled with sugar, sodium and other ingredients that contribute to dehydration. While there’s no need to cut out caffeine completely, try limiting your consumption of sugary caffeinated drinks to once a week.

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As the temperature continues to rise and we find ourselves spending more time outside in the summer sun, it’s important to stay hydrated. Drinking enough water year-round is important, especially during the summer when we lose a lot more of our fluid through sweat. Dehydration can lead to heat exhaustion, increase your risk of kidney stones and muscle damage, and cause constipation.

DRINK ENOUGH WATER. General recommendations for daily water consumption include about 11 cups of water for women and 15 cups for men. Aim to

Fruits are high in fiber and vitamins, which makes them healthy for your body. Certain fruits such as apples, cantaloupe, peaches and watermelon also have a higher water content that can help increase your hydration levels. Snacking on these fruits during the summer will not only provide a tasty snack, but also help keep your hydration levels up.

Staying hydrated helps keep our bodies running smoothly from the inside out. Symptoms of mild to moderate dehydration include thirst, muscle cramps, and dark colored urine. To treat this find a cool, air conditioned area and drink plenty of water. Symptoms of severe dehydration include lightheadedness with standing, weakness, confusion, and no urine production. Head to your local emergency department if you or someone you know is experiencing one or multiple of these symptoms. IU Health Saxony Hospital’s emergency department, located in Fishers at 13000 E 136th Street, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Ben Utecht grew up in an athletic family. In fact, he calls himself a three-sport athlete, having participated in football, hockey and baseball.

“Team sports in general were a significant part of my upbringing,” says Utecht, a fouryear starter for the University of Minnesota as a tight end.

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Manning during the third quarter and dodged Deion Sanders for a touchdown.

“That was a pretty overwhelming and special experience,” says Utecht, who was part of the Colts 2006 Super Bowl championship team.

Though it’s a great memory, Utecht went through a phase of memory loss as a direct result of playing the sport he loved. Though he had accepted that contact sports have the potential to create injury, at the time there wasn’t more education around concussions than there was around orthopedic injuries.

“You just kind of put them all into the same category,” Utecht says. “If anything, you probably thought an ACL tear was more serious than a concussion, so you didn’t really worry about it.”

Over the course of Utecht’s career, however, he sustained five documented concussions as well as countless undocumented concussions. As a tall guy, standing 6’6”, he took a lot of hits.

“I remember times when I was definitely concussed and kept playing,” he says.

He did so not because he felt pressured, but because he wanted to be there for his coaches, teammates and family, since it was his job - not to mention he adored the game.

“There are a lot of factors for why an athlete chooses to stay on the field,” he says.

After his fourth documented concussion against the Denver Broncos, he was diagnosed with amnesia. The next day, when he watched the play that caused the injury, he didn’t remember any of it.

“To watch a play unfold that shows you becoming unconscious and regaining consciousness, high-fiving teammates, running off to the sidelines, talking to coaches and staff, and in your own mind that whole experience didn’t exist because you can’t remember any of it - that’s a strange experience,” Utecht says.

Following that concussion, Utecht and his wife Karyn began to recognize challenges in his cognitive ability that didn’t exist previously, regarding working memory one’s ability to receive and give information efficiently.

“I felt in a fog and was much more forgetful,” Utecht says. “I became a post-it note person, needing to write down everything to help me remember.”

While memory loss is different for everyone, it was episodic for Utecht. There would be significant memories, like being in a close friend’s wedding, that he simply couldn’t retrieve. Not even looking at photos served to jog his memory.

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“Moments like that made my wife and I really begin to consider whether I should retire,” says Utecht, who did so in 2009.

“Retiring was very emotional. All of a sudden my identity as an athlete was over, but I wanted to do what I could to protect my brain going forward. It was a good move.”

He participated in cognitive training at LearningRx, a brain training center that helps clients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) as well as those who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, and other difficulties.

“They test your cognitive abilities through a sound neurological evaluation, then build a program around how you can focus on your weaknesses and improve them,” Utecht says.

Before starting the program, his short- and long-term memory were in the 12th and 17th percentile, which was shockingly low.

At the same time, the evaluation gave him peace.

“It showed I wasn’t making this stuff up,” he says.

He was still able to function, but his cognitive decline frustrated him. That frustration, in turn, let to impatience and

a shorter fuse. Before starting the brain training program, Utecht had moments where he lost his patience much sooner than normal - sometimes at home with Karyn and their four daughters. The training, however, involved working in a chaotic environment where the brain has to force itself to focus and put up a shield around one’s own space.

“That helped me at home, because when you do three months of brain training in a room full of seven or eight other adults and children doing their program at the same time, then come home to four kids wanting to climb on you - well, it was an awesome healing experience,” he says.

After completing the 100-hour intensive program, Utecht’s short- and long-term memory numbers jumped to the 78th and 98th percentile - a remarkable improvement.

“Over the course of those 100 hours, my wife would tell you she got her husband back,” remarks Utecht, who at this same time was in the process of writing his memoir, titled “Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away.”

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came back was a miraculous ending to my autobiography,” says Utecht, who has always maintained a “pro-brain, pro-game” message.

Though he knows he made the right call in retiring, he misses being part of a team especially a Super Bowl team.

“There’s something so special about it,” Utecht says. “It’s hard to express how fulfilling that was.”

After retirement, Utecht began working with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). For several years, he even became the AAN’s national spokesperson on concussions. He transitioned to the American Brain Foundation (ABF) and joined their board for the last seven years.

Now he’s working with Dr. Jeff Kutcher, a leading sports neurologist. Utecht received the 2014 Public Leadership in Neurology Award from the AAN and ABF. He’s received other awards for his awareness work in TBI. Though awards are nice, at the end of the day Utecht wants his legacy to be rooted in faith and family.

“I want to be known as a man who loved

God, loved his family and cared for his neighbor,” Utecht says. “The materialistic things are meaningless. Everything comes down to relationships.”

He thinks back to his youth and wishes he could tell that younger version of himself not to care so much about what people think of him.

“I was a pretty sensitive kid growing up, and I feel like it probably made me make some of my more regretful decisions as a young man because of that peer pressure,” Utecht says. “I wish I could go back and tell that kid to focus on what you know to be true about who you are and who you are created to be, and surround yourself with people who will support that rather than challenge it.”

He harbors no bitterness or regret for choosing to play football and make it a career.

“The life lessons, and the people I had a chance to learn from and play with, have been priceless, so I would definitely play football again,” he says. “I’d just probably play it a little differently.”

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with a laugh. “I hate to break it to some people, but nope.”

Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Carson Wentz has heard the rumors and can confirm - he and Prince Harry are two different people despite their similar looks.

Traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Indianapolis Colts in March of 2021, Wentz follows in the footsteps of the nowretired Phillip Rivers, who took the Colts to the playoffs in his lone year with the team.

Drafted at number two by Philadelphia in

“We’re not the same person,” Wentz says

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the 2016 NFL Draft, Wentz won a Super Bowl with the Eagles in 2017, where he first played under current Colts Head Coach Frank Reich, who served as Philadelphia’s offensive coordinator.

Although born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Wentz spent most of his upbringing in North Dakota - a state he still has many ties

to today.

“Both of my parents are there, and I have a bunch of friends and stuff back there,” Wentz says. “I grew up there, went to high school there and went to college there. North Dakota is definitely home. I love that place and love those people back there.”

While Indianapolis may be completely new terrain for him and his family, Wentz at least has a familiar face here in town with Reich.

“I loved playing for him as my coach and loved working together with him as my offensive coordinator,” Wentz says. “We just really got along well off the field and really connected on a deeper level spiritually. I just thought we had a really good thing in Philly working together, so I think we were both mutually excited to get back and work together again.”

While Carson, his wife Madison, and their 1-year-old daughter Hadley have been busy settling in, the Indianapolis community

has made sure to welcome them with open arms.

“The way we’ve been welcomed and embraced has just been really cool, both football-wise from the organization but also in the community,” Wentz says. “It just seems like such a family-friendly environment. Everyone’s rooting for you, pulling for you and wants you to succeed.”

When he’s not out on the gridiron, Wentz also stays busy with a nonprofit he started called the Audience of One (AO1) Foundation. A devout Christian, Wentz has tried to use his platform for good since entering the NFL. JULY 2021

“When I was a rookie, I knew that my purpose was so much bigger than throwing touchdowns on Sunday,” he says. “Coming to my faith when I was in college, I knew there was a platform that was different. Lord knows how long I’ll have that platform, so as a rookie I said, ‘Let’s start the foundation.

I don’t know how many years I’ll be in this position to have a voice, have eyes on me and make a difference, so while we’ve got it, let’s make the most of it.’ ”

The AO1 Foundation consists of three separate ministries according to Wentz. The first of these is called Thy Kingdom Crumb.

“That goes around and gives out free food to anybody and everybody, and also talks with people on the streets, shares the gospel and prays with people,” Wentz says of Thy Kingdom Crumb. “Anybody and everybody is welcome. We look forward to that continuing in Philly, but potentially seeing how we can get involved in a similar fashion

out here in the Indianapolis area.”

The AO1 Foundation also facilitates an Outdoor Ministry, which aims to serve children with life-threatening illnesses or other life-altering medical situations in order to foster a passion for outdoor activities and bring people closer to God through discipleship. Last but not least, the AO1 Foundation is involved in a sports complex in the country of Haiti.

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“It’s just been really cool to see God working through it and for us to be obedient to where he calls us to go,” says Wentz of the AO1 Foundation and its three ministries.

“It’s been fun to really see lives being impacted and changed, not only on this earth but also for eternity, and that’s really where the greatest reward has been.”

Currently living on Indy’s northside, Wentz says he and his family have already grown to love Indianapolis.

“We love it out here,” he says. “It’s got that small-town feel, but it’s definitely a bigger city that has everything you need from restaurants to family activities.

There are so many things to do. I think the culture around here and the community atmosphere really fits me and my family perfectly, and we’re excited about it.”

As for his inner outdoorsman, Wentz says he looks forward to exploring all of the nature Indiana has to offer as well.

“The hunting, fishing and everything around in the countryside out here seems really exciting for me to dabble with, get out there and enjoy,” Wentz says.

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can be seen and felt. The annual clean-up, conducted the 3rd Saturday in July, is a collaborative effort among the MWA, Town of Cicero, and many volunteers who take part in the effort each year. To participate in this half day beautification effort that benefits all who live around the lake and/ or for more information, contact Art Hall (arthall870@aol.com), Dave Vanette (vanetteda@hotmail.com) or info@ morseh2o.org.

Our next Luncheon will be on July 8 at Red Bridge Park in Cicero. This will be our Member Appreciation Cookout to celebrate another year of making our community better! Members will receive their lunch for free and are invited to bring family along with. We look forward to celebrating with you! (Photo Provided) Farmer’s market season has returned.

Arcadia Farmer’s Market will be running every Thursdays 5-8 PM from June through September. What better way to support multiple local businesses than when they’re all in one place. Follow @ arcadiafarmersmarketIN on Facebook for a list of vendors each week!

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front of their property or elsewhere to the southernmost dock at Red Bridge Park, just south of the kayak launch. They may be delivered as early as Thursday, July 15, and must be securely tied to the dock or shore so they cannot float out.

MWA ANNUAL LAKE CLEAN UP SET FOR JULY 17, 2021 The Morse Waterways Association (MWA) is organizing its 17th annual lake clean-up on Saturday, July 17 from 8 a.m. until noon.

Volunteers are needed along the waterfront, in the water at the shoreline, and on boats and personal watercraft to gather the debris and bring it to Red Bridge Park for removal.

Boats/personal watercraft of any type are needed and appreciated.

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Volunteers will pull logs out of the lake and use chain saws to cut the logs into manageable pieces to be placed in the dump trucks and hauled away. These logs will be taken to Green Cycle in Noblesville to be recycled into mulch. Other volunteers will work along the shoreline to remove smaller tree limbs and debris and load these onto a trailer to be hauled to the Red Bridge location or to the Town burn site. Last year, the group collected 13 dump trucks of logs to be recycled and 5 dock floats. This is all in addition to removing numerous trailer loads of small debris from the lake and banks.

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ABOUT MORSE WATERWAY ASSOCIATION Morse Waterways Association (MWA) is a non-profit organization founded in May 2005 to serve the Morse Reservoir community. MWA supports the 1,400 homeowners living on the reservoir, the surrounding community, and the weekend recreational boaters and fishermen. To get involved for more information go to: www. morseh2o.org.

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and seeing their pure excitement is inspiring.”

he members of the Indianapolis AlleyCats thoroughly enjoy competing as part of the American Ultimate Disc League.

Derek Tow, a minority owner, is excited to get back to the game.

Travis Carpenter, team member, stresses the simplicity and various physical challenges of the game in particular.

“All you need is a disc and a field,” Carpenter says. “I love the challenge - running, stamina and coordination. It’s low impact in contrast to other sports. You don’t even need cones. You can play just about anywhere.”

Although being a pro athlete is a full-time job, most team members have other careers and are involved in their communities.

The humility of the players makes them relatable, and several of the players say that the team meet-and-greets are some of their favorite moments on game days. You can chat with your favorite AlleyCat player before and after each game. Tim Held, majority owner of the team, previously owned a sporting goods store before starting the team in 2012.

“I love the up-close-and-personal aspect,” Held says.

The sport is for fans of all ages, and Carpenter says kids get the most excited.

“It’s fun to see how super-pumped they get,” Carpenter says.

“Sometimes they’re getting their first frisbee or our autographs,

“I miss the camaraderie,” he says. “There’s nothing like seeing ultimate live. They have exciting plays, big dives and big jumps on a regular occurrence.”

Tow’s enthusiasm for the sport is infectious. Game day is family day, and you can find his wife Cindy running the merchandise stand, or his kids running the flag during halftime. The AlleyCats are passionate about revamping the kids club this year, including an opportunity to run the flag across the field.

The AlleyCats kids club membership is a perfect gift.

“We want to keep it accessible for everyone,” Held says.

A one-year membership is $30, and comes with a membership card, frisbee, water bottle, merchandise discount, game tickets, and access to meet-and-greets with players for the kids. Details can be found on the official team website. Kids 5 and under can attend games for free. Your kid may grow up to be an AlleyCat one day, and attending can be a great way to get them introduced to the sport.

The AlleyCats keep one field open to kids for free play or clinics, as well as cornhole, other games and prizes. There is a new spot to fuel up for the day, Grand Stand Sports Pub and Concessions, which is a family-friendly environment offering a full restaurant and

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Phillips, the team’s youngest member at 19 years old. After a delayed season due to the pandemic, Phillips says he is excited to play.

The AlleyCats are one big family, if that family had 29 brothers.

“It’s been great learning about life and the game from them all,” Phillips says.

Phillips is also currently studying to be a performance psychologist. Head Coach Will “Bama” Drumright has been a great mentor to Phillips, as he has a background in mental skills psychology. Drumright also started in a youth group, and thinks it is a great way to make friends. He personally enjoys the mentor aspect of the job, and is excited for the new team to get started. bar stocked with local favorites. The 150-seat space overlooks the action happening on the field, so you can fuel up and not miss any of the action. The pub will also host post-game celebration parties.

“Everybody’s welcome,” Tow says. “Meet the team, get an autograph, grab some grub and just celebrate community.”

The meet-and-greets will also be a great time to figure out how to get more involved. Kids usually start in middle school, like Nick

The AlleyCats will kick off the season with a meet-and-greet on June 13 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Broad Ripple’s family-friendly neighborhood spot, Half Liter BBQ. The team will be there for pictures, chats and autographs. You can learn more about future games and events as well.

General admission for games will be $11, and free for kids under 5.

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THE THIN LINE SPOTLIGHT

BRAD ARNOLD

One way the department gets in front of citizens is by attending homeowner association (HOA) meetings.

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The Noblesville Police Department is looking forward to once again engaging with the residents of Noblesville. After a year filled with few events, the department is ramping up for a summer filled with events and services to connect with the community.

“All of our officers are assigned a certain area within the city,” Arnold says. “Each day an officer may patrol a certain district, but overall there’s a certain section of the city that one or two officers are specifically assigned to, and those are done in such a way where they can have more personal relationships with those HOAs, subdivisions and residents. They can create more of a personal connection with the police department.”

weren’t able to do much last year as most people were staying in, but this year we will be out on the water during the weekends The officers provide safety and security for “We’re hopeful this year we can return and peak times. Here in Noblesville, we’re local events. to doing and providing all the services so proud of the growing miles of trails we we haven’t been able to last year with have. We’ll have officers on bikes on those “We will be providing security at the July COVID,” says Brad Arnold, assistant chief trailways.”

4th parade, but we’ll also be there to interact of police for the City of Noblesville Police with the public,” Arnold says.

“The 4-H fair Department. “A lot of those things are ways Interns are utilized so young adults can will be here before we know it, and we’ll we interact with the community. When learn about the department and its officers. have a booth there as well. ” we were shut down, that hindered us from Adults can participate in the Citizens staying as connected as we wanted to be Academy.

The bike and boat patrol will be out on local with the community. One of our priorities trails and Morse Reservoir. this year is being able to reconnect at a more “Interns go through the different aspects of personal level again with the residents of the department at a more thorough level,” “We always have the bike and boat patrol Noblesville.”

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understanding of how our department works. With the Citizens Academy, residents learn about a different topic each week. They can ask a lot of great questions.

When they graduate, they become part of our alumni.”

Arnold says the department is planning a business-to-business crime watch.

“When crimes happen, there is a lot of information sharing,” Arnold says.

“Businesses will be able to alert each other to criminal activity in the area.”

Due to several retirements, the department is actively hiring new officers.

“We’ve had quite a few officers who are reaching retirement age, so we have some vacancies to fill,” Arnold says. “We’re taking applications for recruits.”

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

ELANA CHATTERTON

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Graduating Noblesville High School senior Elana Chatterton loves taking care of the environment and has found the perfect internship.

Chatterton is interning at an environmentally friendly, sustainable farm in Cicero called Farmer’s Gold, Inc., in Cicero.

It’s a good fit for her. She enjoys working with animals.

“The farm has dairy goats, chickens, turkeys, and pigs,” Chatterton says.

Chatterton also likes Farmer’s Gold’s garden and grounds.

“They also have an organic garden, with fruits, vegetables, and herbs, as well as a conservation field,” Chatterton says.

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Farmer’s Gold Inc. sells products raised on their farm. The farm’s products include raw honey, beeswax products, goat milk soap, certified organic alfalfa hay, certified organic vegetables and herbs, and free-range farm fresh eggs.

Honeybees at Farmer’s Gold are permanent residents of their central Indiana apiary. The apiary is a certified organic alfalfa- grass hay field buffered by a Conservation Resource program perimeter of native grasses and wildflowers.

Farmer’s Gold also has pet treats for cats and dogs, and St. John’s Wort flowers and other herbs are ready for picking and preserving.

The hard-working Chatterton says she thoroughly enjoys her work at Farmer’s Gold. She likes taking care of animals.

“What my duty is as an intern is to take

care of the goats and chickens when needed, make sure the goats have the right nutritional balance, care for the garden, learn about the breeding process of goats, and find how their bodies function on a daily basis,” Chatterton says.

The job also involves science, something Chatterton enjoys.

She identifies and does research on plants/ insects in the conservation field.

BUSY SCHEDULE Chatterton had a busy schedule during the last school year. She juggled her internship with her regular school workload.

girls track and field team as well,” she says.

Chatterton enjoys science and the environment and wants to pursue a career that falls in line with her interests.

“I plan on attending Purdue University in the fall to hopefully study aquatic sciences,” she says.

PROUD NOBLESVILLE RESIDENT Chatterton loves Noblesville.

She was also involved in other extracurricular school activities. She enjoys being busy, and loves playing sports.

“What I like best about Noblesville is the togetherness of the community,” she says.

“The people here are all so kind and open to meeting new people and welcoming them into their lives. The support of the community is also another great aspect that makes living here really enjoyable.”

“I am a four-year member of the girls high school soccer team, and this year I joined the

For more information on Farmer’s Gold Inc., call 317-250-0963.

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Writer / Jon Shoulders Photographer / Jason Graves

For Justin Werkley, the head golf pro at Harbour Trees Golf and Beach Club, the key to long-term success at any golf club lies in treating its members right.

“We really feel like being a family club is one of the most important things that we do,” Werkley says. “We’ve got activities for everyone, and everyone is comfortable and loves being here. The kids, the ladies, the men - it’s a very welcoming, laid-back, comfortable place to spend your time.”

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The staff held weekend-long festivities on June 4 through 6, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the club with members.

“We had a great party at the Beach Club where we had live music, and there was a tennis tournament and a golf tournament,” Werkley says. “It was a great way to celebrate the 50th.”

Werkley, who also serves as the head coach for the Noblesville High School girls golf

team, started playing golf as a young kid, and grew up on the Harbour Trees course.

“Golf ’s a real passion and I love it here,” says Werkley, who has worked at Harbour Trees for the past 12 years. “The pro that was here before me, Lon Kinney, hired me to be his assistant pro in 2010, and I worked for him for two years and then he retired, which opened up the job and I applied.”

As businesses have steadily continued to open back up in recent months, Werkley says membership numbers at the club remain strong, and never significantly flagged last year during pandemic-related business shutdowns.

“COVID didn’t have a negative impact on our numbers - the golf course is busy, and things are great thankfully,” he says, adding that Harbour Trees sees a consistently wide age range among members. “Our numbers were actually up last year. About two-thirds of our families are under the age of 40. It’s pretty diverse all around - a lot of families, and a lot of kids. It’s very much a familyfriendly atmosphere.”

Throughout the past five years leading up to the 50th anniversary, the club underwent significant renovations and additions, including a complete overhaul of the clubhouse, an overhaul of all the bunkers and fairways on the golf course, and installation of continuous cart paths for the course as well. The 18-hole Harbour Trees course was originally designed by Pete Dye, a legendary golf course designer responsible for several local courses, including Crooked Stick in Carmel, and all over the world.

“Those continuous cart paths are a gamechanger for us, because now if it’s wet we can still have events and keep carts on the path versus having to cancel things because the course is too wet,” Werkley says. “Lots of improvements and upgrades have been made over the past five years, and I think we’re stronger than ever now. We don’t have any large projects on the horizon currently, and we’re focused on doing what we’re doing, and making sure members new and old can continue enjoying it.”

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to shore up their skills virtually even in the winter months.

past, while always looking for new ways to improve.

The Harbour Trees Beach Club underwent renovations throughout 2019 and 2020, and an upper deck called the Treehouse, which is a bar area with a capacity of approximately 200, was added. The kitchen got an expansion, and 800 square feet were added to the gym as well.

“It’s a challenge maintaining our traditions and our history, and also trying to be innovative to try new things and keep things fresh and exciting,” he says. “That mixture is sometimes a difficult one, but I think we’ve navigated it pretty well.”

The dining menu features small plates like traditional wings, fried pickles and mozzarella sticks. Entrees include pork tenderloin, salmon and filet, and there’s also a kids menu and plenty of desserts.

Beach Club breakfast options include breakfast burritos, avocado toast, buttermilk pancakes, chilaquiles and more.

As Werkley and his fellow staff members at Harbour Trees look to the future and work to maintain the club as a fixture of the community, Werkley says they will strive to honor what has made the club great in the

Junior, full, and social memberships are available at the club, and a limited number of memberships are currently available.

“The people here and the members make this a great place to work and a great place to be,” Werkley adds. “The atmosphere is so friendly and fun, and always welcoming.”

Harbour Trees Golf and Beach Club is located at 333 Regents Park Lane in Noblesville. For more info including membership details, call 317-877-3612 or visit harbourtrees.com.

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