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SEPTEMBER 2021

Day Center for Adults with Disabilities to Open in Noblesville

Local Resident is Raising Charitable Funds Through Bicycling

GRACE’S OASIS

BATTER UP

Noblesville Babe Ruth Baseball Continues its Impact on the Community

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A day center for adults with disabilities will open in Noblesville this August. Maureen Ponto, a state-licensed teacher with 15 years’ experience and a degree in social science, and her husband David Ponto, a registered nurse with 15 years’ experience, will be opening this center called Grace’s Oasis. The center was named after their daughter Grace, who is on the autism spectrum. This day center will fulfill a vital need in Hamilton County, as many families like the Ponto family worry about where their family members will go while the parents work during the day. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, 18.7% of The US population lives with a disability, and many of those individuals are unable to care for themselves or be left alone during the day. When these young adults age out of the school system, their families are left to worry about who will take care of their family member during the day, or if one parent will have to quit his or her job. That is why Maureen and David Ponto are so passionate about creating Grace’s Oasis. As parents, they envisioned a place where Grace could thrive as she matured, with a compassionate staff who understands their individualized needs and will help them succeed. They have lounge areas, a library/ quiet area, a rec/gym area, a movie room, a dining/activity room, music area, art area and more. Mr. and Mrs. Ponto hope that their facility will be a fun and exciting, “oasis,” where people like their daughter can have a sanctuary during the day, while giving their loved one’s peace of mind.

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BATTER UP

NOBLESVILLE BABE RUTH BASEBALL CONTINUES ITS IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY

to join him on the board.

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“We doubled the size of our board within When it comes to the mission of Noblesville about eight months,” says Thomas, adding Babe Ruth Baseball (NBRB), Board that he’s added 10 new board members in President Chris Thomas puts it quite simply. the last 18 months. “Some of that was just simply asking people to join. Some of that “We want to provide a safe, fun and enjoyable was we had people complain on our website family experience, whether you’re going to or the park’s website, and my exact response be the number-one draft pick in the Major to those people was, ‘Great. I need help on League Baseball draft or you’re going to the board. Come and help us.’ What was be the number-one musician at your high really fun was most of the people said, ‘OK. school,” Thomas says. “I don’t care which one Let’s do it.’ ” you’re going to be, but I want you to have a place to play baseball if you choose to.” Secondly, Thomas made it his goal to build For more than 50 years, NBRB has provided youth ages 13 to 18 with recreational baseball in the spring and fall. Run by community volunteers, the league calls Forest Park home, where games take place on two regulation diamonds - Logan and Emmerson fields. Since coming on as the board president in October of 2019, Thomas has made it his mission to leave NBRB a better league than he found it. With volunteer participation in the league at an all-time low when he came on, and a board that was in the red financially, he quickly began setting goals the first of which was to get more volunteers

upon NBRB’s community partners in hopes of fostering more sponsorship dollars for the league. “We had to go out and reach out to our community partners because the year before, they only had $1,000 in sponsorships,” he says. “If you know anything about running a business or even a volunteer organization, $1,000 in sponsorships is just simply not going to cut it. We were really able to tell our story to a lot of community partners, and we’ve averaged between $10,000 and $20,000 per year the past two years in sponsorships, which is simply amazing for us.”

Lastly, Thomas started up a conversation with Beaver Materials Chef Executive Officer Chris Beaver, who was looking to honor the late Jane Beaver’s legacy. Known for being a huge fan of attending sporting events in which her grandchildren participated, Jane spent countless days out at Forest Park cheering on her family’s teams. “Through some business connections I had and some old Babe Ruth connections I had, I was able to link up with Chris Beaver, and we were able to come up with a partnership where they have a naming rights agreement to the facility,” Thomas says. “Now, our facility is the Jane Beaver Legacy Diamonds at Forest Park. We were able to really do something special with the Beaver family to honor her and the league, and it really helps us with a sponsorship for years to come so we can do some of the things we need to do.” With increased board and sponsorship involvement, Thomas has been able to make many much-needed improvements to the baseball facilities. He says NBRB leaders have put about $40,000 back into their facility throughout the past 12 to 14 months. “We put brand-new dirt on Logan Field,” Thomas says. “We’ve completely redone the

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outfield fence on Logan Field. We’ve put a new side fence on Logan Field on the firstbase side. This winter we’re going to give it new sod, laser grade and everything. Starting August 1, we’re going to redo Emmerson Field - new dirt, laser grade, new sod. We’re putting in new fences back there and small things like batting cages. The batting cage on Emmerson Field hadn’t been used in close to four or five years because the board never reinvested in new netting.”

With all of these new improvements, NBRB has seen an increase in player registration, with 197 players registered in 2021 versus 145 in 2020.

people to Noblesville and have them spend more money here,” Thomas says. “If they can come in for a tournament, stay in Noblesville, eat at our restaurants and shop at our places of business, it’s a great thing for the community.”

In looking at the impact NBRB and its facility can have on the surrounding area, Thomas ultimately hopes to shine a light on Noblesville Babe Ruth Baseball holds its Noblesville as families make their way to the leagues at Jane Beaver Memorial Diamonds community and experience its culture. in Forest Park. Learn more about their fall and spring seasons for youth ages 13 to 18 by visiting NoblesvilleBabeRuthBaseball.com. “We want to be that place that helps drive

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MEALS ON WHEELS OF CENTRAL INDIANA MARKS 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW GRANT FUNDING AND A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY packed and assembled pantry boxes of non-perishable food for clients during the pandemic, providing 14,000 meals through the boxes. Requests for financial assistance increased significantly during the pandemic, from $85,000 in 2019 to $220,000 in 2020, a 160 percent increase. “At the beginning of the pandemic, like most organizations reliant on volunteers, we had to pivot quickly due to stay-at-home orders and rising fears. We found that staying true to our mission and focusing on what matters pulled our dedicated volunteers through the most difficult days of the pandemic,” Johnson continued. “As quickly as we were losing volunteers, we were also receiving calls and emails from people who wanted to help.” Volunteers delivered nearly 430,000 meals in the last year; 8.9 million meals since 1971.

medically tailored meals. In 2015, Meals on Wheels joined the Food Is Medicine Coalition to grow its ability to serve Hoosiers with chronic medical conditions. The organization partners with several Central Indiana healthcare institutions to prepare client meals.

Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana is marking 2021 with the organization’s 50th anniversary as well as an influx of funding and ongoing fulfillment of its core mission: delivering hundreds of thousands of meals In 2017, Meals on Wheels secured funding to individuals in Central Indiana who are critically or chronically ill, or unable to leave from the State of Indiana to support the delivery of medically tailored meals to lowtheir homes. income individuals living with HIV. Meals on Wheels created Ryan’s Meals for Life to “We’ve known for years, but particularly honor the legacy of Hoosier Ryan White during the COVID-19 pandemic, just while facilitating meal delivery in areas with how important nutritious meals are to the communities we serve,” said Jamie Johnson, some of the greatest populations of people living with HIV, including Allen, Delaware, interim COO. “And we’ve seen what a crucial role that Meals on Wheels of Central Lake, Marion and Scott Counties. Indiana plays in providing those meals. In this, our 50th anniversary year, we’re proud When the COVID-19 pandemic forced unprecedented shutdowns in March 2020, to recognize the efforts of our volunteers, Meals on Wheels’ services continued our donors and our supporters.” uninterrupted. During the period from March 2020 to March 2021, the Founded in 1971, Meals on Wheels of organization’s 400 volunteers delivered Central Indiana has expanded its services 428,913 meals. Meals on Wheels also in recent years to include the delivery of SEPTEMBER 2021 / 9

Although some of the organization’s volunteers were themselves at risk during the pandemic and volunteer levels fluctuated, deliveries increased. Meals on Wheels estimates that at the height of the pandemic, the organization served an additional 30,000 to 40,000 meals. “We are grateful that many companies in non-essential industries used their ‘down time’ for their employees to give back to Meals on Wheels, along with the many volunteers, our employees, and board members who helped us survive 2020 with minimal delivery interruptions to ensure no one faces the dual crisis of hunger and safety,” Johnson concluded. The organization is marking two significant milestones as part of its 50th anniversary. Earlier this year, Meals on Wheels received a $100,000 grant from the United Way of Central Indiana, as part of a $10.5 million effort to support the basic needs of 63 accredited organizations in Central Indiana. Its services are privately funded, and 88 cents of every dollar goes to its clients.

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EMAGINE ENTERTAINMENT REVAMPING HAMILTON TOWN CENTER THEATER Writer / Jon Shoulders Photography Provided

Paul Glantz, co-founder and chairman of Michigan-based Emagine Entertainment, says the company’s theater facility in Hamilton Town Center, formerly an IMAX theater run by Goodrich Quality Theaters, will provide a fresh, maximally comfortable experience for moviegoers. “We’ve got a whole set of detailed plans and specifications, and we’re going to be giving it a real facelift,” Glantz says. “Our mandate is to provide our guests with an exemplary entertainment experience. It’s about comforts, service, smiling teammates, and

1,000 details to make the experience great.”

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Goodrich Quality Theaters closed the space in March of last year. Emagine leaders plan to keep the theater open throughout the construction process.

“The opportunity to expand in Indiana is a real pleasure for us,” Glantz says.

“We think Noblesville is an incredibly attractive market for us, and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity,” Glantz says. “We know it’s a suburb of Indianapolis that has grown and grown, and it fits within our wheelhouse.” After opening multiple locations in Michigan, the Emagine Entertainment team opened theaters in Minnesota, Wisconsin 10 / SEPTEMBER 2021

The company plans to complete the renovations for the building in phases, closing one wing of the facility at a time. Glantz hopes to have all construction complete by the winter holiday season this year. “All the chairs will be replaced with heated, powered recliners and will be built in a way that there’s no such thing as an obstructed view,” Glantz explains. “We’re going to move the bar so it’s more visible, and we’ll be making some alterations to the concession

stand. We’ll be bringing in brick-oven pizza, which will be made right in front of our guests, and expanding the food and beverage menu pretty dramatically.” Glantz adds that Emagine also plans to replace the existing IMAX screen with the company’s own large-format EMAX screen. “There’s an enormous amount of ceiling height in that particular auditorium, and we’re actually going to have what we call a skybox in that auditorium,” Glantz says. “It will be a private seating area with about 20 chairs, and will have room for a portable bar and will have a restroom. It will be a really unique place in which to watch the big blockbuster films as a private viewing experience up above the rest of the guests.” The facility will also be available for private rentals. “We do a lot of work with philanthropic organizations, with birthday parties and family events,” Glantz says, adding that he’s seen a continuous uptick in business since January. “Hollywood just started dealing us a better hand, and now we’ve got more films that folks find compelling that will be coming out. When folks feel like they’ve got to come out to see the new “Top Gun” or James Bond movie, that will be what I think is the real acid test for the recovery of our industry.” Glantz considers moviegoing to be one of the safest indoor activities available to individuals and families. “There has not been a single report of COVID-19 among moviegoers worldwide,” Glantz says. “Most people wouldn’t necessarily realize that, and it stems from the fact that everybody’s looking in the same direction, and folks aren’t facing each other, so there’s less opportunity for direct transmission. On top of that, the engineering requirements for a congregate facility like a movie theater require a lot of air displacement. We’re bringing in a lot of fresh air as our HVAC systems are running.” Glantz feels that amenities such as a bar with craft beer, specialty cocktails and wine, along with comfortable stadium seating and SEPTEMBER 2021 / 11

a food menu with choices beyond standard theater fare, will help to increase business as the company works toward completion of renovations. “I’ve never predicted that our business would bounce back like a rubber band, but my expectation is that once the venue is renovated to our standards, and we’ve got the elements of food and beverage and the comfortable seating, then I think word of mouth will drive increased attendance,” he

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MAKING SHOPPING EASIER LEO’S MARKET & EATERY OPENS IN NOBLESVILLE

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Making life easier and helping busy families and individuals conquer their day is the goal of Leo’s Market and Eatery. Located at 11090 East 146th St., the newly opened facility is a gas station, market and restaurant- all in one spot. With its offerings of fresh produce, locally sourced items and healthy food choices, it is a convenient stop with a unique concept. Owned by Stephanie White-Longworth and her brother Keith White, the business is the result of years of experience plus a lot of thought and planning. When their father, Richard Leo White, passed away in 1998, the siblings became the fourth generation to operate a chain of 40 gas stations combined with convenience stores called GasAmerica Services. When it was sold in 2012 to Speedway, the Whites signed a noncompete agreement. “We stayed busy with our family-owned company, Pride Investment Partners, but we missed the business. When the noncompete was over, we launched the first Leo’s Market and Eatery in Greenfield. The name pays homage to my father. The logo is a lion. It symbolizes bravery, strength

Piazza Produce in Indianapolis to provide and independence. We love the customers. They are the best part. We want to give them patrons fresh vegetables and fruit. courage to face their day,” White-Longworth “The reason we can provide fresh produce is says. because after two days, we bring it into the kitchen of the eatery. We hired a wonderful Outside the building there are five fueling chef and we are known for our soups. Any stations on one side and plenty of parking of our fresh smoothies, bowls, sandwiches for the eatery and market in the front. A or wraps can be customized to how the surprising and welcome amenity is a drivecustomer wants it. Soft serve ice cream is through window. It’s a feature that Whitealso available and there is both indoor and Longworth, a mother of five, thought was outdoor seating,” White-Longworth says. important. “We wanted to make life easier for busy moms with kids in the car. I know what a pain it is to unload small kids. Someone can go through the drive-through window and get a gallon of milk or other necessities. Often-bought merchandise is staged close by, but we will run and get anything needed. The only things we can’t sell at the drivethrough are lottery tickets and alcohol,” White-Longworth says. Inside, the market sells many locally produced products. Available are goods from Indiana Soap Company, flowers from nearby florists and candles from Grey Cabin Candles. Other homegrown offerings include honey and bottled items such as St. Elmo’s Cocktail Sauce. Leo’s partners with 14 / SEPTEMBER 2021

“We wanted to do something different and unique. I have been a fan of kolaches for years and although there are a few places that sell kolaches, it needed to be brought to the Indianapolis area in a bigger way. We went out to Texas, where they are very popular, and found the best kolache chef around and got his recipes. Kolaches are easy to travel with and they reheat well. Each month we have a special. Our best seller is the traditional open with cream cheese and chocolate drizzle. We also sell a lot of them filled with stuffed pulled pork,” White-Longworth says. Leo’s Market is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. However, the fuel pumps remain open all night. The eatery closes at 9 p.m., but

grab-and-go items are available to purchase any time. Choices include fresh cut fruits, salads, sandwiches, pastas and wraps. Leo’s Rewards program allows customers to earn points and redeem them for rewards. Members are eligible for special bonuses throughout the year. After registering the Leo’s Rewards card, points are earned for purchases either in the store or at the gas pumps. Points can then be used for money off on gallons of fuel or at the market and eatery.

“We worked with Jackson Development to find our Noblesville location. We require two and a half to three acres of land and this site fit all the specifications we wanted for demographics and traffic patterns. It’s in a great community area between Hamilton Town Center and State Road 37. Our goal is to get five Leo’s up and running within a 30-mile radius. Our next one will be in McCordsville,” White-Longworth says. “Leo’s is the outcome of years of thinking. We want it to be an easier stop for people than a big box store. Our goal is to be

competitive with the everyday prices at grocery stores. We offer really good quality products at a good price. We want to help our customers conquer their day and do whatever we can to make it easier,” WhiteLongworth says. Leo’s Market and Eatery is located at 11090 E 146th St in Noblesville. You can reach them by calling 317-703-3377. Visit their website to view their menu and order online at YourLeos.com.

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COLORFUL ENDEAVOR NOBLESVILLE LOCALS FIND SUCCESS IN THE CRAYON BIZ nationwide, and also create customized items. Recognition as an Etsy Design Award finalist out of 4.3 million contenders for the top 10 in the Kids Category in 2020 provides a gratifying reminder of how the business has grown. “I was an art teacher in Lebanon for 10 years,” Lewis says. “During that time, I’d recycle all the nubs and stubs of crayons to make art supplies. The resulting bigger crayons were fun to use and great for the kids who couldn’t hold regular crayons.” In 2007 Lewis created an Etsy shop. The platform was in its beginning stages, with a small community of makers and artisans. Lewis became the first person to sell handmade crayons on Etsy. In 2014 she left her teaching job to devote her full attention to the business, and her side hustle became her only job. Writer / Julie Yates Photography Provided

When Nicole Lewis set up an Etsy shop 14 years ago, she had no idea that it would lead to a hugely successful business. Owner of Art 2 The Extreme® and creator of the Original Rainbow Crayon®, she and her husband Eric operate from their Noblesville home. They design, produce and sell tens of thousands of specialized crayons

“In the past three or four years we have had to cut off Christmas orders at the beginning of November,” Lewis says. “We just could not keep up. Not every husband and wife can work together, but a year and a half ago, Eric left his position as principal of an Indianapolis charter school to work with me. It was a scary leap when we decided Art 2 The Extreme would be our sole income, but our crayons made us think outside the 16 / SEPTEMBER 2021

crayon box.” The crayons are colorful yet functional, and can serve as birthday presents, stocking stuffers or even graduation gifts. Personalized name sets are also popular. They come in a gift box and start at $19.95 for four letters. Each additional letter is $2 more. Another choice is Custom Name Stix, which are crayons with a name embossed on them. Prices begin at $89.95 for a set of four. Besides helping a child keep track of supplies, they make great favors for weddings or special events. Multi Crayons at $16.95 and Crayon Stix for $17.95 are chunky, easy to grasp, and won’t roll off the table. Whimsical Jumbo Unicorn Horns begin at $21.95 for a set of three. Adults love the Mini Donut Crayons at $19.95, which have been featured on Food Network and Rachael Ray’s Gift Guide. The business has been featured in more than 150 publications and media outlets such as Midwest Living, Good Housekeeping and Us Weekly. Celebrities such as Beverley Mitchell and DeAnna Pappas Stagliano have purchased the unique crayons for their children. Lewis loves doing custom work for businesses and special events, and has done projects for Oprah Winfrey Network and Sephora. “We are currently partnering with a

nonprofit organization, Crayon Collection, that promotes art education in underserved communities and is environmentally conscious,” Lewis says. “We hold crayon drives and donate unused crayons from our orders to Crayon Collection. On National Crayon Day, we pledged to donate one

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RIDING FOR CHANGE

LOCAL RESIDENT IS RAISING CHARITABLE FUNDS THROUGH BICYCLING Farrell, 74, approached Gerald Stanley, cofounder and managing partner at Imavex, about riding his bike to raise money for a good cause.

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Dan Farrell, safety manager for Frontier Communications, has turned his love for bicycling into a way to help the Faith in Deeds Children’s Home, an orphanage in India.

“Gerald asked me if I could ride 8,428 miles on my bike in Indiana for the Faith in Deeds orphanage,” Farrell says. “The reason I would ride that amount of miles is that there are 8,428 miles between Fishers and Andhra Pradesh in India, where the Faith in Deeds orphanage is located. The number of miles I ride later became a much bigger goal of 25,000 miles - the approximate circumference of Earth.” Farrell says he had ridden 21,455 miles by July 13.

“I decided to keep on riding to raise money for Faith in Deeds,” Farrell says. “I ride 50 “I have a passion for bicycling, and a passion to 70 miles a day, rain or shine, 250 miles a for helping other people, and I’ve found a week, and 1,000 miles a month.” great way to do both,” Farrell says. Farrell says he had a lot of time to ride his bike last fall. “My bike is a stainless-steel, light touring bike and it’s very comfortable,” he says.

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“I had a lot of vacation time at work, so I would take a half day off and ride my bike to get more miles in. I use the time on my bike to pray. I love that it is for such a great cause. Faith in Deeds really needs a lot of help. The goal is to raise money to expand the facility, to accommodate more people.” Farrell says Faith in Deeds rescues orphaned and abandoned children from India’s slums, and provides a safe and loving home for them. The children have suffered through neglect and child labor. Faith in Deeds provides healthy food, medical care, education and other opportunities. “These kids have been abused and abandoned, but they still have a positive attitude about so many things,” Farrell says. “They have also lived through severe poverty and the COVID pandemic, but they are engaged with their community and still take care of their spiritual needs.” Farrell has also had Zoom calls with those at the orphanage. “It keeps me going to have interaction with the staff and the kids at the orphanage,” he says. “It reminds me why I need to keep

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Step into the story of historic Indiana and visit costumed interpreters in 1836 Prairietown or Civil War Journey to see what life was like in the Hoosier state. Climb to the top of the three-story treehouse at Treetop Outpost or ride the 1859 Balloon Voyage high in the sky for aerial views of central Indiana and the corn maze. In October, make plans to attend the Headless Horseman festival, complete with spooky (or not-sospooky) hayrides. Plus, the popular Apple Store opens in September with delicious caramel apples and other goodies. EXPLORE OUTDOORS AT STRAWTOWN KOTEEWI PARK.

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You don’t want to miss fantastic fall festivals like Atlanta New Earth Festival (Sept. 25 – 26), Carmel International Arts Festival (Sept. 25 – 26) and Potter’s Bridge Fall Festival (Oct. 2). All have free admission and dozens of arts and crafts booths to browse. For more seasonal events, check out our calendar at visithamiltoncounty.com/events. ADMIRE THE FALL FOLIAGE AT LOCAL PARKS AND TRAILS.

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Put on your hiking shoes and don’t forget to pack a jacket. Strawtown Koteewi Park is an adventurer’s dream. Be ready to soar through the air at Edge Adventures, an outdoor treetop obstacle course with ziplines. Feeling a little less exercise is in order? Then try horseback riding at K-Trails Equestrian Adventures, learn archery at Koteewi Range or hike along more than 10 miles of trails. Make it an overnight Conner Prairie is a year-round family attraction, but it shines bright in the autumn adventure and reserve a spot at White River Campground, adjacent to the park. months.

Fall is the season of “leaf peeping,” the unofficial term used to describe travelers who seek out fall foliage to view and photograph. Some of the best local spots to see the changing colors are Flat Fork Creek Park in Fishers, Potter’s Bridge Park in Noblesville and the Monon Trail. What’s on your fall bucket list? Tag us in your fall adventures using #VisitHC, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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estimates that there have been between 12,000 and 61,000 annual deaths from influenza. As fall begins to bring cooler weather, it also signifies the start of flu season, which can last as late as May. Flu shot misconceptions not only put your own health at risk, but also those around you.

MYTH 1: THE FLU IS JUST A BAD COLD. While influenza may cause symptoms similar to a cold, such as a sore throat, cough and runny nose, it is much more serious than the common cold. While individuals with a weakened immune system are more likely to get the flu, that doesn’t mean that healthy people can’t get influenza. While most people will recover within a few weeks, some can develop complications including sinus and ear infections, pneumonia and heart or brain inflammations.

The vaccine contains an inactivated virus that cannot give you influenza. Feeling achy or slightly feverish is a normal reaction of the immune system to the vaccine, and typically only lasts for a couple of days.

MYTH 4: PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULDN’T GET THE FLU SHOT. Pregnancy results in changes to the immune system. If a pregnant woman were to catch the flu, complications such as preterm labor and premature birth may occur. Hospitalization and the risk of flu related death is also more likely.

MYTH 5: YOU DON’T NEED A FLU SHOT EVERY YEAR.

According to the CDC, our immune protection from the flu vaccination declines over time, making an annual vaccine necessary During flu season, there are several flu viruses circulating, which is for optimal protection. As flu viruses are constantly changing, so why people may still get the flu despite being vaccinated since the is the vaccine. For the best protection, it’s important to have an vaccine is specific to only certain strains. However, being vaccinated updated flu vaccine. improves your chances of being protected from the flu and helps protect those with vulnerable immune systems. Talk with your doctor about scheduling your flu shot appointment.

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BURNING BRIGHT THE LAMPLITER HELPS HAMILTON COUNTY RESIDENTS SHINE

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John DeWaal, co-owner of The Lampliter in Carmel with his wife Kim, says the couple started their business after seeing a need for lighting repairs where they live. “In early 2018 I joined our homeowner association board, and there was a discussion about the fact that there was no reliable source to refer homeowners to for repair and replacement of yard lights,” DeWaal says. “Having been recently downsized from the corporate world, we decided that this may be a good opportunity to put my handyman and marketing skills to use.” replacement business, and he encouraged us to take the leap.” DeWaal says the lighting business is a perfect fit for the couple. DeWaal is thrilled that he made the leap. “We had spent years fixing and remodeling houses, so there was no doubt about our capabilities, and after some research we discovered there was a definite void in the market,” he says. “We were also inspired by our neighbor who runs a mailbox repair and

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DeWaal notes that The Lampliter is central Indiana’s only professional lamppost and outdoor lighting service company. He knows how important it is for a homeowner’s exterior to have the same curb appeal as the interior. “The Lampliter is a full-service outdoor lighting company,” DeWaal says. “While we specialize in lamppost repair and replacement, we also install and service all

“The Lampliter is a full-service outdoor lighting company. While we specialize in lamppost repair and replacement, we also install and service all types of outdoor lighting, including exterior wall lights and landscape lighting.” — John DeWaal

we partner with the homeowners associations to provide turnkey and reliable service for their homeowners,” DeWaal says. “We ensure that all HOA standards are adhered to, while also enhancing the beauty of their homes.” DeWaal loves his work and enjoys having a family business. “The best part of owning a family-operated business is the tight-knit community we have established in the workplace,” DeWaal says. “We have grown in our relationships as a family, and made a name for ourselves in Carmel and the greater Indianapolis area. Finding the perfect balance of employees, family members and friends with the workhard, play-hard attitude is rare, but has been accomplished with The Lampliter crew.” types of outdoor lighting, including exterior wall lights and landscape lighting. We always ensure our work is complete, and that the lights we install and service are working to the customer’s satisfaction. We also offer a one-year warranty on our work.”

“We started The Lampliter to fill the void in the market to service residential lampposts,” DeWaal says. “We still have a keen focus on yard lights, but we have expanded our capabilities to include all exterior wall lights, landscape lighting and even outdoor audio.”

Employees at The Lampliter can handle a wide variety of work. The Lampliter sells lampposts, wall lights, landscape lighting and outdoor audio products. The staff members work with homeowners to ensure that the exterior of a home really shines.

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The Lampliter also offers high-quality maintenance. “Sometimes all the light needs is a little TLC, so we offer maintenance packages to clean up the fixtures and put new bulbs in them,” DeWaal says. “We also can service existing landscape lighting systems to straighten up the fixtures, and ensure the system is operating properly. In the course of our inspection, we also offer any replacements if needed.” The Lamplighter also offers a lot of specials.

“We offer seasonal promotions, as well as packages for featured products from top brands,” DeWaal says. “We recently had a special for our email list subscribers, which included a Ring Floodlight Cam giveaway to celebrate our third year of operation.” DeWaal says he is extremely grateful to his loyal customers. “We are very humbled as a company to get this time to express our love for our company, and say thank you to have supported our business over the years,” DeWaal says. “We really enjoy working with the many pleasant customers we have found along the way, and are looking forward to working with the new customers who put their trust in us.” The Lampliter is located at 547 Industrial Drive in Carmel. For more info, call 317-827-0250 or visit thelampliter.com.

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n 1998 Troy Patton started Frontier Financial Holdings, Inc., an integrated financial services company that quickly grew into one of the premier certified public accountant (CPA) and investment management services in the Midwest. Offering investment services and managed portfolios, as well as lending, business consulting and traditional CPA services, Frontier grew to include 10 offices before he sold it in 2004. The following year, he founded The Archer Funds, a family of noload mutual funds. Through the years he and his team of portfolio managers, John Rosebrough, CFA and Steven Demas, have launched six mutual funds - Balanced, Stock, Income, Dividend Growth, Focus, and Multi Cap. He describes the Balanced Fund as an efficient way to invest your money in a stock and bond approach to attempt to smooth out the ups and downs in your investment portfolio. A slow and steady fund is good for people who want to avoid the extreme

ups and downs of the market and prefer a smoother journey,” Patton adds. The Archer Stock Fund seeks to provide long-term growth, while the Dividend Growth Fund focuses on providing dividend income and more conservative growth. The Archer Focus Fund and Archer Multi Cap Fund are managed, index-based approaches, and the Archer Income Fund is a relatively short-term bond fund which attempts to minimize volatility while generating income. All six Archer funds are no-load and can be accessed either directly through Archer or through most national investment brokerage firms.

daily approach to investing their clients’ money - and, for that matter, their own dollars. “We invest in the very funds that we manage,” Patton says. “Our own money is in there, and that’s really important. It’s like people eating their own cooking. If they didn’t, wouldn’t you be leery to taste it?” Having people understand their finances, and know what their financial plan is, are major factors in achieving financial success in life.

“George Harrison of the Beatles said, ‘If you don’t know where you’re going, any “A lot of people who want to invest, whether road will get you there,’” Patton says. “It’s really important to get a plan together, to it be on their own or through an advisor, understand where you’re going, so you never talk to the actual money manager know how to get there.” themselves,” Patton says. “With the Archer Funds, we wanted to bring Wall Street to Main Street. We encourage people to ask us Patton and his colleagues work with what fund is right for them and we help get their advisors and clients on a continual them on the right track. Unlike most of the basis, helping them make sense of it all by simplifying the terminology. other large fund companies, Archer’s fund managers are approachable and accessible.” “We try to help people avoid paralysis by The team adheres to 10 core values in their analysis,” Patton says. “Lots of investors 30 / SEPTEMBER 2021

can’t focus on the endgame, but we’ll get you there in three simple steps - savings, investments and spending.” It helps to have a trusted advisor you can count on, because there are more than 15,000 mutual funds to choose from, making it easy to get overwhelmed and confused.

companies with Ernst & Young and likes to focus on balance sheets and cash flow. “Income statements aren’t always accurate, but cash flow and balance sheets generally are,” he says.

health part of the equation, too.’ ” The company has the ability to help a range of clients - those looking to save, open a health savings account, open an IRA, or roll over a 401(k) account.

He explains it the following way - in the world of real estate, the most vital “We do a little bit of everything,” Patton component of property is location, location, says. “We aren’t great salespeople. We’re location. In the world of investments, it’s great communicators.” cash flow, cash flow, cash flow. “We want to help get you invested in Part of that communication includes sharing something you feel comfortable holding,” “Those tenets to investing are very insights every quarter on their website at Patton says. “Oftentimes people think important,” says Patton, who has found thearcherfunds.com. they are aggressive until the market gets that the number-one factor most clients are aggressive with them, and then they realize focused on is their health. “We put information out there that we they aren’t.” think is prudent to our current clients as Health and wellness tie into finances, as well as potential clients,” says Patton, who Patton and his colleagues try to determine enjoys working in his current field because what their clients can stomach when it comes people often want to be sure they have the to investments, because markets will typically financial well-being to take care of whatever he likes knowing that he’s helping people create a positive outcome for their financial fluctuate. Though folks will try to predict the health issues may come their way. For highs and lows, very few get it right. That’s clients who aren’t yet considering health, life. “We’re helping future generations build Patton’s team directs them to it. wealth and assets.” why the key is investing over time. “You want to be Rip Van Winkle where you put it away, go to sleep, wake up five years later and there’s a high likelihood that it’ll be higher than when you invested,” Patton says with a chuckle. Patton is a CPA who used to audit public

“A 30-year-old doesn’t even think about it,” Patton says. “As soon as we start talking about health savings accounts, their eyes glaze over as they claim their only concern is their retirement. We say, ‘That’s good, but you’re not going to have money for retirement if you don’t take care of the

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Many people don’t think about 911 until they have to use it in an emergency. Hamilton County Public Safety Communications is the county’s connection to emergency response agencies. “We answer the 911 calls and then dispatch the appropriate public safety agencies like police, fire and EMS for the county,” says Jeff Schemmer, executive director. Schemmer was appointed executive director in February of 2019, bringing 34 years of experience in public safety.

“I oversee the total operations of the center, handle the budgeting, research emerging technologies, and work with the other public safety agencies throughout the county to better serve Hamilton County residents,” Schemmer says. He started his career as a frontline dispatcher and worked his way up to his current role. “I was working in another county and getting ready to take another position out of state,” Schemmer says. “I was approached about coming to work here. It was a no-brainer decision. Hamilton

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County has an incredible reputation from a public safety standpoint. Hamilton County was always one of the counties we watched to see how they did things.” Educating the public on the usage of 911 is one of Schemmer’s duties as executive director. “We have a public information officer that goes out into the community to explain to the public when to use 911 and when not to use 911,” Schemmer says. “That officer also explains emerging technologies like Smart911.” Smart911 allows people to register their cellular phone number and associate it with a physical address. “When someone calls 911 from a landline, it’s automatically associated with an address,” Schemmer says. “If a resident registers their cell phone number with Smart911, it then associates it with whatever address they’ve provided. If we get a hang-up from a cell phone, we at least have the potential for an address to be able to send somebody out and see if there is an actual emergency.” Schemmer also works to maintain the mental health of the 911 dispatchers.

“Being a dispatcher is a stressful job,” Schemmer says. “They hear a lot of raw information right off the bat. Sometimes they’re reporting an unconscious family member or a lost child. Sometimes they give CPR instructions on the phone. The tough part for the dispatchers is they don’t receive any closure. They have to hang up and take the next tragic call. That’s why one of the things we’re doing right now is putting a premium on mental health and finding ways to help our dispatchers deal with those situations.” Schemmer doesn’t take his role lightly. “One of the things that impressed me about Hamilton County was how well all the public service agencies work together,” Schemmer says. “The residents of Hamilton County have a certain level of expected service. My responsibility for my department is to be able to deliver that service. I’m always keeping my eyes open for things that could provide better service for the residents. We’re all fortunate in the fact that not just our elected officials, but also our citizens are excellent about supporting us and what we do.” For more information about Hamilton County Public Safety Communications, visit hamiltoncounty.in.gov/149/911Communications.

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Hazel Dell Elementary School student Honor Durham has her sights set on becoming a future Olympian. After winning the First Place All Around title at both the state and national gymnastics competitions in 2019, Honor defended both of her titles in 2021, continuing her dominance despite an altered 2020 season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Honor was one of only

eight girls to be named to First Team Indiana, which competes at the Regional Championships in Illinois against the top gymnasts from Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Illinois. Now in her fifth-grade year at Hazel Dell Elementary, Honor says she first discovered her love for gymnastics at a very young age. “I went to my first preschool class with my twin brother [Royal],” Honor says. “I fell in love with it right away, and I haven’t stopped flipping since. I like working hard and getting new skills that I wouldn’t think I’d be able to do.” Through the years she’s found plenty of U.S. gymnastics greats to look up to.

“I like Simone Biles - that’s obviously not a surprise,” she says. “I also love Nastia Liukin because she looks a lot like me. I also like how she’s made a career through her love of gymnastics, and that she also likes fashion.” Throughout the years, Honor’s mother Amy says many people have made comparisons between her daughter and Liukin, specifically when it comes to their appearances and the way they perform. “It is neat to see the parallels between Nastia and Honor,” Amy says. “Nastia is beautiful, tall, long-legged and blonde with gorgeous gymnastic lines. Honor fell in love with Nastia’s bold fashion choices. Luiken has made a career out of her love for gymnastics. She is a renown sports broadcaster, most recently

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time to play three years of travel basketball. She has played soccer and has just started playing volleyball. When it comes to specific events, Honor is a As she continues to forge ahead with her jack-of-all-trades. gymnastics career, Honor also has goals for herself outside of the sport. “I do bars, floor, vault and beam, and my favorite is bars because it’s very fun and “I want to become an Olympic gymnast,” challenging,” Honor says. “I also like floor Honor says. “I also want to become an because I get to show off my personality.” interior designer and design things.” Outside of gymnastics, Honor enjoys “I’m very proud of being a two-time exploring her creative side via outlets in national champion,” Honor says. “My school. mom has choreographed both of my floor routines, which has also helped me “Some of my favorite subjects are writing because I just love to express my opinions,” with that.” Honor says. “I also like art because, Honor will look to defend her state and like gymnastics, you can express your national all-around titles as the gymnastics personality through being creative.” season picks back up again this winter. For now, she has plenty to be proud of and is Honor’s athleticism isn’t just limited to grateful for the support she’s received from gymnastics. Her parents feel that it is her coaches and family along the way. important for her to be well rounded. Somehow she has managed to squeeze in commentating NBC’s Olympic coverage in Tokyo.”

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