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all too aware that without help, these children can be impacted by incarceration, change in their mental health, and substance abuse.”

COVID-19 has greatly impacted the number of volunteers needed for Brooke’s Place to help children and families grieve gracefully.

The nonprofit, which was established two decades ago, provides ongoing community support programs for children grieving the death of a loved one. The increased need for care and the decrease in volunteer facilitators has left many families on a waitlist.

Volunteers are the backbone of Brooke’s Place. With a staff of just nine people, Brooke’s Place relies on its volunteers to help empower teens in the midst of their grief. Before COVID hit, Brooke’s Place had 130 volunteers in place. Now, they have just 60.

Brooke’s Place is a safe place for children, teens and young adults to grieve after experiencing the death of a loved one because at Brooke’s Place, they believe no child should grieve alone. The Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model (CBEM) from Judi’s House shows that 1 in 12 Hoosier children will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the age of 18. That startling statistic does not account for aunts, uncles, grandparents and caretakers.

Take into effect the unexpected death of a loved due to the coronavirus or violence, and the numbers and need are high.

Brooke’s Place strives to transform grief into hope. No matter the situation or loss, Brooke’s Place works to ensure kids don’t have to grieve alone. According to Hilary Bercovitz, Outreach Coordinator for Brooke’s Place, there aren’t a lot of other options for children to grieve.

“We know the gravity of the issue and the impact that the death of a loved one can have on a young person,” Bercovitz says. “We are

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities at Brooke’s Place, but the greatest need right now is as a Support Group Facilitator. These special volunteers provide a safe and supportive environment for children, teens and young adults to grieve.

“I had such an impactful first night,” shares Michelle Taylor, a new volunteer. “You can read so much about someone’s heart if you look into their eyes. What I saw in the two precious kiddos I had the privilege of spending time with was sadness, uncertainty, and maybe confusion of what was happening to them. What COVID has given me is the opportunity to see the heart through the eyes. I was deeply moved by their ways and communication. That was just the first night!”

No counseling background is required, and the commitment is just eight hours monthly. Brooke’s Place provides the training, which is currently being held virtually.

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“People automatically assume it’s a sad place to work or volunteer, To volunteer, or to donate, visit brookesplace.org or call 317-705but there’s a lot of joy and connections that happen here,” says Katie 9650. Brooke’s Place is located at 8935 North Meridian Street, Suite Harting, Brooke’s Place Advancement Manager. “Our volunteers 200 in Indianapolis. tell us that they get a lot out of the session – sometimes they feel like they’re getting more out of it than the kids in the group. It’s a very rewarding volunteer experience.”

Volunteers are required to go through an interview, background check and 16 hours of online training. Harting says the training helps volunteers learn to actively listen, be present and to be supportive of a child who is grieving.

“We help volunteers understand developmentally where the kids are in their grief,” Harting adds.

Programs and events may continue to look a little different in 2021 and beyond, but Brooke’s Place remains committed to helping every single child, teen and young adult walk through their grief journey safely.

“We don’t want anyone to suffer in silence,” Bercovitz says.

Brooke’s Place was named for a young girl whose father died in the American Eagle Flight 4184 plane crash over Roselawn, IN., in 1994. Keenly aware of the need for on-going support for Brooke and other children like her, Pamela J. Wright, a licensed family therapist, prompted the initial discussion and effort to develop a grieving center in Indianapolis. In 1999, 41 young people attended the group’s first program. Since then, Brooke’s Place has served 20,000 children, youth and teens through its various grief and loss programs and camps.

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Sharon Rose Moses (Prather) as a baby (left) was abandoned in a Riverview Hospital doctor's car in 1952.

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On Sept. 19, 1952, Sharon Rose Moses (Prather) was found in the front seat of Dr. Harold Sponk’s car at Riverview Hospital.

She was believed to be a few hours old and was wrapped in a day-old newspaper. She was later adopted by the Prather family and moved out of the county.

Moses has lived her life not knowing any information regarding her biological parents. She’s spent many years seeking answers to her birth. Her husband Wendell Moses recently hired All In Investigations Inc. to assist in the search.

“Mr. Moses hired my company to help Sharon get the answers she seeks about her birth parents,” says Brenda McGinley, Owner/ Director. “Sharon is turning 70 next year, and her husband wanted to do this as a gift to her.

She’s led a good life. She has children, but the

one thing she doesn’t have is biological family or a history of medical records.”

Part of the condition of her adoption was the family must move out of the county.

The family put an ad in the Indianapolis Star when Moses was about 27 years old.

She received a letter in what was perceived to be female handwriting stating, ‘In regard to personal ad in Indpls. Star for info. Try contacting Dr. Eugene Newby’ with his home address or at Riverview Hospital.’

Dr. Sponk and Dr. Newby’s cars were sideby-side in the parking lot. Moses had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Newby, and he stated she was supposed to be placed in his car. When asked how he knew that Dr. Newby noted his car was locked, so she was placed in Dr. Sponk’s car. He ended the conversation by telling her she was happy and healthy and to go live her life.

A few years ago, Moses contacted a family member who told her they strongly believed Moses is related to Dr. Newby. Dr. Sponk and Dr. Newby have both passed away. The attorney on record for her adoption stated he didn’t remember her adoption, but he does remember the Prathers paid him money, but he couldn’t recall why.

Moses completed a DNA test a few years ago, but no results came back. There were two possible matches, but neither of the two had any information. She’s currently awaiting results from a second DNA test.

Noblesville is a small community, and the family is hoping someone will come forward.

Anyone with any information is strongly encouraged to contact All In Investigations at 317-925-1496 or email Brenda McGinley at brendam@allin-pi.com.

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NOBLESVILLE TRI KAPPA SERVES A VARIETY OF PHILANTHROPIC NEEDS Writer / Julie Yates Photography Provided

inclusiveness. We provide assistance for anyone who has trouble paying the membership fee.”

Every year Noblesville Tri Kappa, an Indiana women’s philanthropic community-service sorority, quietly invests thousands of dollars in the Noblesville community. The organization donates scholarships and money through its planned programs, and also as needs arise. President Jennifer Warner has two goals for the coming year. She hopes to raise awareness about the organization and increase the diversity of membership.

Each year Noblesville Tri Kappa supports local graduating seniors with almost $11,000 in various scholarships, incorporating factors such as academics, community volunteerism and financial need.

Examples are the Tri Kappa Future Educator Scholarship and the Tri Kappa Vocational Trade Scholarship. There is also a Women’s Furthering Education Scholarship for an individual aged 22 or older who has been out of school for at least two years.

Tri Kappa was founded as a secret society, with membership by invitation only, in 1901 at the Girls’ Classical School in Indianapolis. To ensure Tri Kappa would continue after their school days, each member started a chapter in their hometown.

The Noblesville chapter was founded in 1915, and today there are 144 active chapters throughout the state with more than 10,000 members.

The organization supports the community in several other ways.

During the 2020-2021 school year, $4,000 was given to Noblesville Schools nurses to purchase clothes, hygiene supplies and other items for students in need. Last December almost $15,000 was given to The Red Stocking Fund, which enables the Noblesville trustees to buy presents for local families.

“Membership is by invitation or legacy, but it’s open to everyone and anyone,” Warner says. “If someone wants to join, all they have to do is reach out to us. We invite everyone. We are diverse in age and financial levels, but would like to increase in ethnic

“We also provide aid on an as-needed basis,” Warner says. “When the Noblesville West Middle School shooting happened, we brought bagels and doughnuts into the school and bus barn while counseling sessions were going on. Our Noblesville chapter supports culture with annual local art donations, contributions

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to the Hoosier Salon art show, and sponsors the Noblesville Parks Department Summer Concert Series, among many other things.”

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All monies raised through fundraising activities go directly to the organization’s philanthropic programs. Throughout the pandemic, Tri Kappa has been able to maintain its level of giving and was even able to add a scholarship. Their main fundraising methods are through selling handmade cheeseballs and Flower Power bulbs in the fall, handmade filled chocolate Easter eggs in March, and homemade goods at the Noblesville Farmers Market, as well as an online year-round nut sale.

Due to decreased sales this year, cheeseballs will be offered well into December. Plain cheeseballs are $8, and cheeseballs with nuts are $9. They are delivered right to the door of the purchaser.

“My Tri Kappa sisters and I truly appreciate the support of our community,” Warner says. “Without all the cheeseballs, nuts, flower bulbs and Easter eggs being enjoyed by our families, friends and neighbors in Noblesville, we couldn’t do what we do - help those in need, especially women and children, within our city.”

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Jonathon Smith, owner of several area restaurants including Uptown Cafe on Conner Street, knows what it’s like to receive assistance. Local support he obtained as a result of the COVID

pandemic motivated him to find a way to give back to the community. The resulting Education Gift Grant (EGG) program has developed into a winning situation for students, schools and the restaurant industry.

“It all started around the pandemic,”

Smith says. “We were carry-out only and I got a cool idea from my mom which we promoted on our website. Customers could buy a box lunch that was delivered to first responders. Over three months we delivered 500 lunches to major hospitals and the Noblesville police. Around the same time, we received a Noblesville Small Business

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Resilience Grant from Mayor Jensen. It enabled us to make payroll and stay afloat. It put us in a pay-it-forward mode.”

Smith thought about who he could help in the community besides first responders.

“Kids came to mind,” he says. “At the time I hadn’t reviewed the kids menu in a while and I thought about creating something around it. I didn’t want to just have a kidseat-for-free scenario, because it might get adults into the restaurant but it doesn’t exactly help the community. That when I got the idea for the EGG program.”

Since the idea is to benefit youth, the kids menu became the focal point and foundation of the program. Proceeds from the sale of those items are donated directly to Noblesville High School. The school leaders choose recipients who use the grant money to further their education.

“Noblesville already has a grant program, Noblesville Schools Education Foundation,

in place within their system,” Smith says.

“We let Noblesville High School and their culinary program choose who receives the money. By October 2021, we had given $2,500. We don’t pigeonhole the money. It can be used to purchase books or supplies in order to further the student’s education.”

While still in the process of learning how the EGG program will work, Smith is proud that it is a three-way, winning situation. He is hopeful that the money will not only go toward individual college scholarships, but also to secondary-school culinary programs and eventually result in more workers being trained for employment in the restaurant industry. Smith hopes the EGG program can be developed at other Uptown Cafe locations and benefit those communities as well.

“The generosity of this community spurred this idea on,” he says. “We wanted to pay it forward and continue what was done for us by the City of Noblesville. It’s a good way for us to connect with community and touch the families within it, while helping the culinary industry.”

Uptown Cafe is located at 809 Conner Street in Noblesville. Give them a call at 317-2147553. For more info and to donate to the EGG program, visit uptowncafes.com.

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HAMILTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS LOCAL NEEDS AND NONPROFITS opportunities,” says Jeena Siela, community leadership officer at Hamilton County Community Foundation. “We help define charitable goals through personalized research on the issues our fundholders care about and make grants to organizations that fit their values. Our expert staff handles tedious and time-consuming administrative tasks so fundholders can stay focused on the impact of their philanthropy.”

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After more than three decades in existence, Hamilton County Community Foundation continues to have a local impact as its board of directors and staff lead on critical community issues, grow philanthropic assets and make charitable grants for nonprofit organizations.

The foundation was established in 1991 from the assets of the Carmel-Clay Community Foundation and the Hamilton County Parks Foundation to address county needs. In 1997 leaders of Hamilton County Community Foundation, previously known as Legacy Fund, partnered with The Indianapolis Foundation to create Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), to offer a regional approach to shared strategies and centralized services while the boards and staff members of both Hamilton County Community Foundation and The Indianapolis Foundation continue to address the specific needs and opportunities in their communities.

“Our deep knowledge of the community’s challenges and opportunities - and of the not-for-profit landscape - allows us to provide invaluable insight and donor

Hamilton County Community Foundation offers three competitive grant rounds annually in January, May, and November.

Grants are awarded based on application scores and available funding. Siela says the grant program provides funding for services that address one of the county’s key priorities in association with aiding vulnerable populations.

Funding comes out of Hamilton County Community Foundation’s unrestricted endowment, which, according to Siela, will grow to more than $500,000 in 2022 as a result of a matching gift from the Lilly Endowment’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow VII initiative.

“We manage the entire grant process through SmartSimple, our online portal shared with CICF,” Siela says. “Hamilton County not-for-profits must be a 501(c) (3), and can create an organizational profile in SmartSimple and then apply for the competitive grant rounds when they open.”

Recent not-for-profit fund recipients include Alternatives Incorporated, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, Hamilton Heights Educational Foundation, the Grace Care Center Foundation and many others.

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CICF funds can review the Grant Seeker Guidebook at cicf.org, including information on grant application criteria and timelines, frequently asked questions and more.

This year the organization’s board and staff launched the first Festival of Philanthropy on August 19, attended by more than 65 not-for-profit organizations and more than 300 individuals. That evening, a total of $15,000 was granted out to three Hamilton County organizations.

“The attendees had the opportunity to learn and engage with the participating organizations making transformative changes in our communities,” Siela says of the inaugural event.

The past three years have found leaders at the foundation busy with several initiatives and changes. In 2018 the staff and board of directors established a strategic plan under the direction of Tom Kilian Jr., foundation president. As a result of a feasibility study and an assessment of needs, three initiatives were determined as areas of particular focus - mental health, inclusive economic growth, and family and youth empowerment.

In 2020, Hamilton County Community Foundation relocated from Carmel to Fishers to accommodate its growing staff and open the Collaboration Hub, the first collaborative co-working space for not-forprofits and community leaders in the state according to Siela. The hub was officially opened on August 19 after a year-long delay related to COVID-19, and the inaugural Festival of Philanthropy event highlighted the opening day.

Siela says Hamilton County Community Foundation has grown significantly under Kilian’s presidency, doubling its assets in five

years and adding a seventh staff person this fall - a grants officer, which is a new role for the organization.

In late 2020, foundation staff collaborated with the Hamilton County Commissioners, Aspire Indiana Health and the Hamilton County Council to establish a countywide mental health plan. The foundation secured funding from each partner and began a contract with Community Solutions in May of this year to implement the plan. In June the partners received a behavioral health needs assessment from Community Solutions and a community action plan in October. The action plan includes recommendations for addressing behavioral health needs and barriers in Hamilton County.

Those interested in getting involved with Hamilton County Community Foundation can inquire about joining the board or the LINK Youth Advisory Council, a year-long educational program for high schoolers established by the foundation. There is no minimum amount required to open a donor-advised fund with either Hamilton County Community Foundation or CICF.

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This summer, Indianapolis viewers of the Olympic Games in Tokyo probably noticed a heartwarming advertisement with a catchy tune that raises awareness for Community Health Network.

The spot, a remake of a 2019 commercial, features a version of the song “Stand By Me” sung by seven actual health-care heroes.

Members of this special choir include Noblesville residents Emily and Matthew Haus, and Christopher Teske. Although none of the three have ever been professional musicians, each has enjoyed singing throughout their lives.

Talent for the ensemble was pulled from a wide variety of Community Health Network employees in varied jobs including emergency-department nurses, a financial counselor, an occupational therapist, and a provider-relations analyst, among others. The goal of the advertising campaign is to spotlight diversity in the both Community’s work environment and the patients served. Prospective members of the choir answered a virtual call-out in an internal newsletter.

A blurb stated that anyone interested in being part of the Community choir for the update could audition by sending in a video of their take on the first verse and chorus. Teske, an ambulatory site support analyst at Pavilion Washington, shot a video with his phone. Emily Haus, an occupational therapist in 20 / DECEMBER 2021

Anderson, and her husband Matthew, an outpatient physical therapist in Anderson, recorded footage singing together.

“It seemed like the opportunity to do something really cool,” Matthew says.

“We didn’t want just one of us to do it, but wanted to do it together. We lead praise music at our church but had never been to a professional studio before. Because of COVID everyone had to go to the studio separately, but we could come in together.

We did a few different takes. We got to hear it played back to us along with the different tracks.”

Teske, a former school teacher who now trains and supports Community Health Network caregivers on project rollouts in more than 15 different offices in the east region, attended college on a swim scholarship. Before he earned his elementary education degree, he won an “American Idol” contest in Toledo, Ohio.

As a winning regional contestant, he was flown to the next level of competition.

“Simon Cowell’s advice to me was to finish college,” Teske says. “Now I’m not involved in music as much but I still like to do karaoke. Being in the commercial has led to me being asked to sing the national anthem at an Indy Eleven game, and I will be singing in February at the Giving Gig, a fundraiser to help cancer patients with financial needs.”

The commercial debuted this past July at an Indy Eleven game. During the summer Olympics it aired locally on television several times per day. Visuals of the campaign have been placed on billboards.

“I liked the idea of ‘Stand By Me,’” Emily says. “I felt it was sort of a calling that Matt and I could use our talents outside of church to bless the community. We love our work and we love music. I’m glad we could combine them together.”

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A FAMILY FOUNDATION GEORGE4 FOUNDATION PUTS A FOCUS ON YOUTH AND THE UNDERPRIVILEGED

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Giving back to the community and serving individuals is a way of life for George Steinbrenner IV. His grandfather, George Steinbrenner, imparted to him at an early age that with privilege comes responsibility.

He often said, “If you do something good for someone, and more than two people saw it, you did it for the wrong reason.”

George moved to Indianapolis in 2016 after growing up in New York City and the Tampa Bay area. In 2020 he, along with his sister, Julia Steinbrenner, founded the George4 Foundation. She serves as executive director.

family involved in philanthropy for their George spent a semester of his junior year in passion for lending a helping hand. high school volunteering in the afternoons at the Boys & Girls Club in Pinellas Park, “My mom was on several different boards, The nonprofit’s mission is the education and Florida. and we’ve been volunteering since we could welfare of local youth through supporting move our bodies and use our words,” Julia pediatric medical research initiatives, and “It was such a great experience, and it’s an says. “It’s ingrained in us. It was always of uplifting underprivileged and minority organization that’s been close to my and my the utmost importance for our family that families. family’s heart for many years,” he says. “It’s you give back to your community, and a great place for kids to spend some time you give back to other people. That’s more “The foundation was built upon four important than anything that you’re going after school, get a good meal, assistance pillars,” George says. “Those include food with homework and play some basketball. It to do with your life.” security, human rights, education and aligns with our pillars.” pediatric health. Our goal as a foundation George is president and chief executive is to work with organizations that fit one or officer (CEO) of Steinbrenner Racing.

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“Our partnerships with NEFT vodka and Capstone Turbine came about through the racing team,” Julia says.

“These are companies that fit in well with our four pillars. Those were an early-on pairing. Brightmark has also been a fantastic partner of ours. Their CEO, Bob, introduced us to some other organizations within Indianapolis like RecycleForce that we’re excited to have as a partner. They’ve all really helped us infiltrate the philanthropic scene in Indy.”

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The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, originally founded in 1868 as a social club in New York City, is one of the oldest and largest fraternal organizations in the United States. Today, close to 1.4 million men and women are involved in more than 2,200 Elks lodges located in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

According to Smith, the Noblesville Elks organization is nearing 500 members.

Franklin has around 1,000 members.

largest contributors to cancer research in the state,” Smith says.

Every August for the past 35 years, the Noblesville lodge has hosted a charity golf tournament at Fox Prairie Golf Course. In recent years their Steve Renner Golf Outing has had a full field of 144 players, limited “There are over 50 lodges still operating in to 36 teams since the course can only hold Indiana, with Noblesville and Franklin as two of the most successful ones,” Smith says. so many players. This year they raised more than $26,000 for the Elks cancer research program.

The Elks are passionate about supporting Noblesville became a chartered Elks Lodge the National Veterans Service Commission. in 1900. Through the course of the last “We help a plethora of great organizations in 121 years, it has resided in three locations, Hamilton County,” Smith says, mentioning “We’ve stocked the veterans food pantry the first of which was on Conner Street. It feedingteam.org, the website for Feeding in Indy often, and try to help Hamilton remained there for more than seven decades County veterans as opportunities arise,” Families Hamilton County, and Fueled for before being moved out towards Fox Prairie Smith says.

School, which provides nutritious meals for Golf Course from 1972 until 1995. At that food-insecure youth in Hamilton County. point it was moved to South 9th Street as Long before the Indiana University (IU) members wanted to return to downtown.

Simon Cancer Center was founded in 1992, The Noblesville Elks are also big supporters the Indiana Elks Association was generously of the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville. In Pete Smith, a retired area educator and addition to donating dollars, they regularly funding cancer research at the IU School varsity boys basketball coach, has been a of Medicine. In the past 50 years it’s been feed the kids in their after-school programs. member of the Elks since he was 21 years a major project for state lodges, generating Plus, they help with Stuff the Bus, a school old, making this his 40th year. close to $4.5 million for cancer research for readiness program that helps low-income both IU and Purdue. students in need of school supplies and “My father was involved in the Elks so I was backpacks. eager to get involved,” says Smith, who was Last year leaders of the Tyler Trent the Exalted Ruler of the Noblesville lodge in Foundation singled out Noblesville’s lodge The Elks Hoop Shoot will take place on 2019. Today he serves as the chaplain. as a great supporter of their cause.

Sunday, December 12 at the Boys & Girls Club. This marks the 50th year for the event Attorney Trampas Whalin is the current “Our Noblesville Elks has been one the in the U.S. There have been several state Exalted Ruler. Dave Cox, who owned Hare 24 / DECEMBER 2021

champions from Noblesville. Several children advanced to the national finals, including Kelly Clark in 1995 and 1996, Brett Clark in 1997, Ryan Cline in 2008 and 2010, and Sarah Yount in 2010. They have three age categories in each gender (8-9, 10-11, and 12-13), so there are six national champions every year (three girls and three boys). Cline, who went on to become a starter at Purdue, was a national champion in 2010.

Hoosier great Steve Alford was a national champion from the New Castle lodge, and former Pacer Chris Mullin was a national champion from his lodge in the state of New York.

“There have been NBA and WNBA players who [advanced to] nationals as children,” says Smith, who was an Indiana high school varsity basketball coach for 27 years, and coached at Noblesville and Carmel.

His last stop before retiring from coaching in 2018 was at Guerin Catholic, and the school won two state basketball championships.

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“We’ve had some really good shooters who ended up having great basketball careers,” Smith says.

He notes, however, that not every great free-throw shooter plays high school basketball.

“You get a diverse group of boys and girls who compete,” he says.

To participate in the Hoop Shoot, athletes must be between 8 and 13 years old. Competitors needn’t sign up ahead of time or qualify for the event. Anyone who fits in this age group is able to participate, as long as they are in the required age bracket as of April 1, 2022. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., and competition begins at 11 a.m.

The Elks Lodge is located at 35 South 9th Street in Noblesville. For more information, call 317-773-4182 or visit elks.org.

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LEARNING TO LEAD

HAMILTON COUNTY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY EDUCATES AND PREPARES FUTURE LEADERS

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Alaina Shonkwiler, president of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy (HCLA) and a 2013 graduate of the program, says it was created in 1991 out of a collective desire among some local leaders to help prepare county residents to step into leadership positions.

“There were some Hamilton County officials and community leaders looking at who was going to be the next generation of leaders, and what their skills would be,” Shonkwiler says. “They put together this program to help educate the future leaders of the county, and provide access that may not have existed in the past to local entities.

They created themed days and got support from local businesses, because that’s where the community leaders come from.”

The class typically runs from August through June and includes one day per month focused on a specific topic, such as education or planning and development. A two-day retreat kicks the class off in August, followed by monthly sessions and finally a closing retreat in June. A class project and community meetings are also parts

of the program, and Shonkwiler says the latter consists of real-world experience like attendance at a city council or school board meeting.

“We’re not teaching the same class every year, and it’s evolved based on the community, what the topics of conversation are, and what the challenges in the community are,” Shonkwiler says. “The people who founded the HCLA are still involved in those conversations too. The first class day is municipal government and township government day, and what we found after one year of classes is that most of our attendees didn’t really understand township government and what kind of services it provides.”

day we decided one of the things our police departments in the county are focusing on is hiring more women. We started that class day with a panel of all women, with the one female judge in Hamilton County, a detective and two female attorneys involved in the criminal justice system from the ground up.”

The current class members have been able to attend in-person sessions thus far, and Shonkwiler says the program leaders are able to pivot to virtual sessions if needed this year.

Classes, which in recent years have consisted of approximately 30 to 33 students, are exposed to real-world challenges and initiatives related to each monthly topic.

“The important part of HCLA is connection, and that really is fostered through the in-person experience of the class day, and talking to your fellow classmates and the panelists,” she says. “It’s so important to be able to go up afterwards and ask questions to the subject-matter experts, as opposed to a Zoom meeting cutting off.”

“With COVID we’ve seen a lot of remote works being done, and we did our education day completely via Zoom,” Shonkwiler says.

“We started in a remote classroom focused on how a teacher would potentially engage the students remotely. For criminal justice

The HCLA staff creates class dossiers for many of the sessions. For example, this year’s November class touched on economic development, and the class leaders walked students through what an actual economic development project might look like,

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including guidelines and parameters that might have to be followed.

Shonkwiler says the HCLA staff provides the class members with as much information as possible before each class takes place, so they can be as prepared as possible to tackle and discuss each topic during the monthly sessions.

Many participants are typically recruited for the program, although anyone throughout the county can apply. Those not selected are encouraged to apply again for future classes.

Payment plans for tuition costs are available.

Throughout the past year HCLA leaders sought out faith-based groups, nonprofits and other local organizations to raise awareness and increase interest in the class.

“We want to make sure we’re reaching out to everyone, and this year we worked with another organization to provide a grant for scholarships for people with

diverse backgrounds and with disabilities,” Shonkwiler says. “We wanted to shake up what HCLA has looked like in the past and really make sure we’re mimicking what Hamilton County’s demographics look like. As we continue to see more and more diverse people coming in to the county, we want to make sure we’re inviting people to

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For more info on the Hamilton County Leadership Academy including application and tuition details, frequently asked questions and more, visit hcla.net or call 317-650-3975.

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Businesses utilize Donaide’s platform to identify causes and nonprofits their employees care about and want to support, match donations, track employee volunteer hours, and manage donation requests at the click of a mouse.

“The nonprofit world is made up of caring individuals that want to help the community,” Roseman says. “The technology piece in the industry has never been that simple. We wanted to create a piece of technology that was simple to use but also needed in the industry.”

That simplicity is one of Donaide’s core values. Others include courage, faith, passion, community and fun. Roseman credits his faith for his personal and business successes.

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Roseman doesn’t just talk the nonprofit talk. He also walks the walk. He founded a nonprofit to help families struggling with multiple sclerosis in 2010 and the Donaide Foundation in August of this year to help with mental health.

“No matter what I do in my career, I always come back around to the nonprofit world,” Roseman says. “I love it. I just noticed things could be more efficient and simplified by utilizing technology to our advantage. No matter how much we want to say face-to-face interactions are important, and they are, there is a big portion of our community that wants to engage online. That’s really where Donaide comes in.”

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THE HOUSING MARKET IS GOING GANGBUSTERS, AND WE HAVE SEEN HISTORICALLY LOW INTEREST RATES. IT WAS THE PERFECT STORM FOR SOMEONE IN MY POSITION. — JASON KENNY worked in a bank,” Kenny says. “With banks you’re given a small salary and commission. It’s helpful because it’s all about building your network. I could live on the salary while building my network and commission.”

Kenny spent time building his local relationships, but always longed to move into the direct-lending side of the industry.

He started at Bailey & Wood in 2018.

“I’ve worked as a referral-only loan officer for the 10+ years,” Kenny says. “Most of my business is locally in Noblesville. My referrals come from real estate agents and consumers.”

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alling in love with your new, adopted hometown isn’t always easy, especially when moving from a big city to a smaller city. Jason Kenny grew up in New Jersey and moved to Noblesville in 2008. Since then he’s made a name for himself locally in the mortgage industry. Kenny is a branch manager for Bailey & Wood Mortgage Lender.

“I have Amber Pryor and Sharon Medcalf on my team,” Kenny says. “They’re both licensed originators, but their primary function is to help me gather documentation and facilitate a smooth transaction for the client.”

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HBO and CBS Sports when I was working know these people and they didn’t know About 40% of my business has been repeat in New York,” Kenny says. “I had a friend me.” business, not to mention that many people that I worked with at HBO make a career were looking to refinance their loans.” change to the mortgage industry. At the He managed to make it work during his time my wife was going back to school to get time there, but moving to a new city led to Bailey & Wood was founded in 2007 by her MBA at Purdue. I took a chance, moved a new job.

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to local charities, schools and families.

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Kenny loves Noblesville because it reminds him of his roots growing up in the northeast.

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He is also frequently seen working out in the mornings at Three Kings Athletics Noblesville doing Cross-Fit. “We frequently boat up at Morse Reservoir with the kids tubing and paddleboarding,” Kenny says. “I have a daddy-daughters date almost every Sunday at the Uptown Cafe for breakfast.”

In his short time with the company, he’s made a big impression on Wood.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

COLETTE DEPOY

dog walking business in Noblesville, as a way for her to do a homeschool learning project during the pandemic.”

Maggy adds that Colette was inspired to start the dog walking business as a way to make money to buy things she wanted.

“Colette wanted money for a toy I would not buy,” Maggy says.

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Colette Depoy started her successful dog treat business, Lette Lou’s Pêtisserie & More, when schools were shut down in 2020, and her mother Maggy says it began as an educational opportunity.

Colette’s dog walking business was documented on social media, and many people in Noblesville and other surrounding areas were positively impacted by what Colette was doing. They especially enjoyed seeing an uplifting story during stressful times.

Maggy says the Lette Lou’s team later began producing dog treats for Colette’s “I wanted Colette to keep up with her dog walking clients, and those also became schooling during the pandemic,” Maggy popular. As the business continued to says. “Colette’s nickname is Lette Lou, so take off, Maggy and a friend joined forces that’s where the name of her business comes to rebrand the business, to better protect from. Lette Lou’s initially began as Colette’s Colette.

“We created Lette Lou’s LLC,” Maggy says.

The thriving business also supports animals in need, by selecting a worthy cause each quarter of the year to donate part of the proceeds.

Lette Lou’s even has a website and blog.

“We have a blog at lettelous.com,” Maggy says. “Colette has been featured on Fox 59 and RTV6, and those stories are up on the site as well.”

Colette also sells her products at Noble Coffee and Tea Company.

“When our story was featured on Fox 59, Robyn Littler, the owner of Noble Coffee and Tea, reached out about selling the treats in the shop,” Maggy says. “They seem to be selling well. Colette loves going in and seeing her product on the shelves. Colette has become a regular at the coffee shop. The Zebra Hot Chocolate and boba teas are her favorite Noble drinks.”

Maggy says pet owners enjoy buying

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Colette’s dog treats.

“The dogs love the treats,” Maggy says. “The treats are all natural, and smell amazing when you open the bag.”

Maggy notes that the Noble Coffee and Tea staff has been very supportive.

“Noble Coffee and Tea has been a joy to work with,” Maggy says. “They helped us understand the business world better, and have helped mentor us through wholesale orders.”

When Colette isn’t busy with school and her business, she enjoys playing sports and spending time with her pet.

“Colette loves playing softball, and even sponsored her own Little League team this past spring with Lette Lou’s,” Maggy says.

“She’s got a new puppy named Coconut that she enjoys spending time with. She’s also creative, and loves drawing, writing, art,

music and dancing. She also loves playing with her friends in the neighborhood.

Colette is adventurous, and likes trying new foods and exploring new activities. Lately, she has been constantly asking me to sign her up for horseback riding lessons.”

Maggy adds that Lette Lou’s has three more products in the works that will be available before Christmas this year.

“This last summer, Colette and I also wrote a children’s book about her story to hopefully inspire other future young entrepreneurs,” she says. “She is in the process of illustrating her book with a visual designer. This project has brought us endless joy, and it has led to many opportunities for Colette. We are so thankful for how the Noblesville community embraced and supported us during these turbulent times.”

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HEALING WITH THE POWER OF LIGHT

Adventure of Life!

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“How else can we help our community?” was the question the team at Seland Chiropractic Center pondered last year.

After decades of treating patients, much research and travel to tour other health care offices, Dr. Trond Seland expanded the services offered at Seland Chiropractic.

These services are offered within their new Nauticus Laser and Wellness Center.

Nauticus Laser had its soft opening the end of 2020.

“Nauticus means Adventurer,” Dr Seland says. Dr. Seland sees himself as a Health Navigator, helping people get back into the

“My patients’ health concerns have become more complex in the last several years with the demands and toxicities within our world,” Dr. Seland says.

Too many people within our community suffer with poor health that robs their ability to enjoy their every day. Dr. Seland’s team is now focused on “Adjusting with the Power of Light and the Inspiration of Hope!”

Seland and his team have used lasers for many years to treat joint pain, issues related to herniated discs, sciatica, whiplash and other conditions with great success.

“Our patients love the laser therapy,” Dr. Seland says. Summus Medical Laser, the company that made the lasers, upgraded their technology with a design aimed specifically to treat peripheral neuropathy.

Peripheral Neuropathy, which is typically caused by type 2 diabetes, chemotherapy or trauma, is when patients can no longer feel their fingers, toes or feet normally. They experience a burning, tingling sensation that feels like they are walking on glass. Many neuropathy patients feel like they have a sock rolled under their foot. Dr. Seland still vividly recalls a chiropractic patient he had three decades ago who suffered with this condition. Though Dr. Seland helped rid the man of his back pain, the patient’s medical

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“TREATING NEUROPATHY IS THE PRIMARY THING WE DO AT NAUTICUS WELLNESS CENTER, AS THESE ARE ADVANCED TREATMENTS THAT TIE IN PERFECTLY WITH CHIROPRACTIC.” —DR. TROND SELAND

Seland says. “These advanced treatments tie in perfectly with our chiropractic care because chiropractic is all about restoring the flow of energy between the brain and the rest of the body to keep the body healthy. neuropathy treatment was failing. Over the course of several months, Seland watched as this man first lost his toes, then his foot, then his lower leg, then his entire leg. He ultimately died of complications from type 2 diabetes.

“They leave feeling lighter and brighter,” he adds.

“I’ll never forget what I witnessed that patient go through,” Dr. Seland says. “There was no hope.”

Now THERE IS HOPE, as this Nauticus Neuropathy laser program heals people three to five times faster than traditional methods. Using the healing power of highpower laser light, Seland treats people with peripheral neuropathy. The program includes the Summus Medical Laser, additional therapies and supplementation.

“Treating Neuropathy is the primary thing we do at Nauticus Wellness Center,” Dr.

winter blues (seasonal effective disorder), mild neuropathy and chronic pain.

“Hoosiers often don’t get enough healthy sunlight and florescent light drains one’s energy, but patients who use Red Light Therapy report having more energy than ever,” Dr. Seland says.

Voted top Indianapolis Chiropractic Office for the past five years, the team at Seland Chiropractic Living Well Center can help patients with everything from back, neck, shoulder and knee pain to migraines, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome and sports injuries. All services on the Nauticus side are typically not covered by traditional insurance, so to help with the ChiroThin is a six-week, doctor-supervised weight loss program that can garner amazing costs, they offer health care financing called Care Credit, which patients can utilize for results, with patients losing an average of neuropathy, weight loss or any laser and 20, 30 and up to 50 pounds. Patients can light treatments. boost their results by pairing the program with Nauticus’ Red Light Therapy. The Red Nauticus Wellness Center can be found Light Therapy assists with fat loss, body online at NauticusLaser.com. Seland contouring and skin tightening.

Chiropractic Nauticus Wellness Center Dr. Seland also prescribes Red Light is located at 7350 Village Square Lane in Therapy for a variety of conditions including Fishers. For more information, call 317pain relief, mood enhancement for the 598-1410 or visit selandchiropractic.com.

Another service offered at Nauticus Wellness Center is assistance with weight loss, which is a major benefit to overall health by reducing joint pain, stiffness and chronic weight related issues. A lighter body is typically a healthier body.

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THE THIN LINE SPOTLIGHT

NOBLESVILLE CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY

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Lieutenant Bruce Barnes with the Noblesville Police Department (NPD) is enthusiastic about the department’s Citizens Police Academy.

“The purpose of the Citizens Police Academy is to familiarize citizens with the operations of the police department,” Barnes says. “This includes classes on patrol procedures, criminal law, narcotics, search and seizure, tactical operations, investigations, juvenile law, firearms demonstration, emergency vehicle operations, use-of-force issues and police K-9 demonstration. Participants also have the option to ride with a patrol officer and witness the street activity our officers encounter on a day-to-day basis.”

Barnes says the concept of the Citizens Police Academy was developed in 1977 by the Devon and Cornwall police in England.

“The idea came about when citizens told their local police agencies that they were anxious to learn about how their police department operated,” Barnes says.

“Once the agency decided to explore the possibility, it became apparent that there was enough of an interested base to move forward with the program.”

Barnes notes that the objective of the Citizens Police Academy is not to create quasi-cops, but rather to produce informed citizens.

“The academy is intended to open lines of communication between the community

and the police department,” Barnes says.

“By allowing citizens a firsthand look at the police department and how its operations are handled, citizens take away a better understanding of the police’s role in the community. Additionally, citizens bring a wealth of knowledge about their community, and particularly the problems in their neighborhoods. In this way, police are able to learn and better understand the concerns of the citizens.”

Classes are held in the spring and fall of each year, and class size is limited to 15 attendees.

Classes are held every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

“We ask that attendees live or work in Noblesville and they are at least 16 years old,” Barnes says.

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demonstrations and discussion to ensure an Barnes says the concept of the academy began in 2013 in Noblesville at the direction appropriate understanding of how a police department and its police officers function,” of former Chief of Police Kevin Jowitt.

Barnes says. “Class members do a wonderful “Chief Jowitt instructed me to put together a job of asking great questions, and provide a comprehensive overview of the Noblesville tremendous amount of feedback regarding Police Department and the law enforcement their thoughts on topics that are important services that we provide to the community,” to them. Citizens are also encouraged to share their thoughts and/or concerns on Barnes says. “The challenge was trying any range of topics, and that is where true to identify those topics and areas that we understanding takes place between law felt would be most appealing or relevant enforcement and the community.” to the community, while at the same time addressing more complex areas such as policing philosophy, police administration, Barnes says the feedback from the Noblesville community has been budgeting, use of force and the criminal exceptional. justice system.”

Barnes adds that the academy offers citizens a unique look into the law enforcement profession and the police department that can’t otherwise be achieved during a short conversation.

“The 12-week program explores a range of topics that require explanation, illustrations,

remarkable platform for the police department and the community to come together in order to better learn and understand each other.

“The Noblesville Police Department firmly believes that the Citizens Police Academy “When the program first launched in the fall is an instrumental program in fostering a of 2013, we received such an overwhelming stronger partnership with the community amount of interest that we were booked two through education, communication years out,” he says. “Most attendees describe and understanding. We are grateful to the experience as educational, eye opening, each of our graduates for their time and and in-depth.” commitment to the Citizens Academy and in their endeavor to be more informed Barnes says the academy has been a citizens.”

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