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Earlier this year, Harbour Manor’s Director of Residential Marketing Hannah Carroll was particularly grateful to witness the oncein-a-lifetime solar eclipse alongside one of the senior living community’s longtime residents, Bernice “Bea” Hanson. At the extraordinary age of 103, Hannah thought Bea had seen it all — both World Wars, the Great Depression, the Civil Rights movement, the moon landing … and that’s just half her life!
“I just think it’s amazing that she’s experienced all of those things,” Hannah said. Bea’s focus, however, remains on the new memories she gets to make thanks to Hannah and Harbour Manor.
“I always enjoy it when Hannah comes through that door of mine,” Bea said. “Every time she does, I know she’s going to make my day.”
Over the four years Bea has lived at Harbour Manor, she and Hannah have become family.
“She’s like my grandma,” Hannah said. “I check on her every day.”
Hannah knows Bea’s life story like the back of her hand. She knows about Bea’s grandmother making dresses out of burlap sacks during the Great Depression, and how Bea helped her grandparents run their grocery store by loading “huckster wagons” for deliveries. She talks about Bea’s early school experience with awe since it included all eight grades in one room together — and a highschool graduating class of just 40 students. Hannah also knows about Bea’s history of working with the Nielsen TV ratings company as well as Kroger, along with the wonderful son she raised, Shirl.
But Bea is just as interested in Hannah’s life, thus living up to Hannah’s image of her as a surrogate grandmother.
“She checks in with me every day about what’s going on in my life,” Hannah said. “Bea tells me to never settle for anything because she wants the absolute best for me. She’s a good one.”
While Hannah thinks of Bea as her grandma, Bea thinks of Hannah as her “guardian angel.” Thanks to Hannah’s daily visits, Bea was able to get quick medical attention in the event of a heart attack earlier this year. They were both thankful to be “in the right place at the right time.”
In addition to Hannah, Bea has another surrogate granddaughter named Lisa, who often visits the community, takes her shopping and calls her every night after she gets off work.
“From the staff members to the residents and their loved ones, we’re all very close here,” Hannah said. “Everyone checks on each other, and we have very personal relationships. We’re like one big family.”
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The Importance of Staying Hydrated in the Summer Heat
TOURISM SPOTLIGHT Hamilton County Tourism
PROJECTS Breaking Down the Differences Among Service Animals, Therapy Pets and Emotional Support Pets
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Local Organization Trains Shelter Dogs to Become Service Animals
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Tucked away in the heart of Noblesville you’ll find The Piper, a vibrant restaurant-bar combo. For Co-owner Matt Vaught, The Piper isn’t just a business; it’s a piece of his neighborhood.
Partnering with Vaught is Beau Bricker, who envisions The Piper as what he calls “the neighborhood living room,” a place for people to gather, unwind and connect with one another.
Step inside and you’ll be greeted by a vast selection of premium beers and spirits. The menu, though modest in size, is carefully curated. Among the highlights is the smash burger, having been sold 7,000 times already. Vaught reveals his personal favorite is the Shanghai ribs. Even picky palates are catered to, as Bricker attests with his own children, all of whom love eating at the restaurant.
Starting any new business is daunting, and owning a restaurant is no small feat. Bricker recalls that finding the right staff was a challenge. However, their perseverance ultimately paid off with the formation of a dedicated crew. “I think we finally got to the point where we got the people in place that are more capable of doing their jobs than I
would ever be,” says Bricker.
The year has been filled with positive moments including the employee appreciation party. “We actually shut this bar down during the national championship games, because that was the only day that all of our employees could actually get together and celebrate,” says Bricker.
The celebration was certainly well-deserved, as The Piper has achieved remarkable success. “We knew we’d start off busy but we didn’t know when it would peak, and surprisingly it continues to get busier,” says Vaught.
Bricker, too, is taken aback by the sheer positivity The Piper has been met with. “When you get that kind of feedback from the people that you were hoping to get, it really is kind of jaw dropping,” he says.
The Piper hosts live music four to six times a month, showcasing local artists like Tommy Baldwin, Steve Smith, Bel and The Bad
Wolves, and The Angry Lemons. For those who enjoy taking the mic themselves, karaoke makes the occasional appearance.
As July approaches, The Piper is preparing for a blowout anniversary celebration taking place from the 25th to the 27th. The festivities will feature live performances from headliner Rich Hardesty, as well as a revamped menu. With sponsors like Miller Lite and Tito’s Vodka on board, it’s bound to be an eventful weekend.
Community is clearly central to The Piper’s identity. “This is the one place that Matt and I get to meet people we wouldn’t have otherwise, and they’re some of the best people I’ve met in my life,” says Bricker.
Whether you’re a regular or a first-timer, The Piper welcomes you with open arms.
The Piper is located at 5855 East 211th Street Noblesville. To learn more, visit thepiper211.com or call 317-870-1114.
If you drive down a rural Hamilton County road during certain times each week, you may find the glow of barn lights and volunteers working to restore pieces of Indiana history.
Hoosier Heartland Trolley Co. (HHTC) was founded in 2018 to preserve some of Indiana’s historic electric trolley cars. The team has more than a century of combined experience in museums, education and antique restoration.
“Most folks are not even aware of this unique part of Indiana’s history,” HHTC Vice President Austin Mace said. “I think it’s such an important story that is still relevant today. Noblesville was once a really important stop on the interurban and ran right through one of the streets downtown.”
“The interurban was really the automobile of its time; it was cheap, fast, frequent, and you could pay a small fare and go almost anywhere in the state of Indiana,” HHTC President Cameron Nichols said. “Many of the traces of it are gone now, so we had this opportunity to preserve some of the last ones and put them back together.”
In 2023, Interurban 429, one of Indiana’s original urban trolley cars, operated under its own power for the first time in more
than 80 years. It originally ran from 1925 to 1940.
“We’re going to have an interactive history experience here pretty soon that’s open to the general public,” Mace said. “Folks can ride the interurban and we can tell the story in a way that a static museum simply can’t. While our focus has been on the actual restoration of the car, we’re really excited to have a facility that enables the people of Indiana and beyond to come and experience this history for themselves.”
This year the organization plans to announce where that railroad and permanent home for Interurban 429 will be. HHTC will also continue to work on 429’s interior.
“We take great care to make everything look exactly how it did so when people experience the train ride, it’s exactly like stepping back in time to the 1920s,” Nichols said. “We think it’s important not only to bring it back, but tell all of these incredible stories about Hoosiers and how this electric railway system changed their lives.”
As projects continue, volunteer opportunities are available in a variety of areas. No prior experience is necessary.
“It’s more than just trains; it’s about a really important piece of our state’s history and a story that played out in a lot of rural and urban communities,” Mace said. “We have a ton of different ways to get involved and support our mission. Whether you love to get caught up in the details or you’re more interested in the cultural and historical significance, there’s so many stories to tell.”
HHTC also hosts events throughout the year. For more information or to get connected, visit hoosiertrolley.org.
Every obstacle and challenge faced has made the journey worth it for 2024 high school grad Joirdyn Smith.
opened in late 2018, improving day by day.
“It’s become a second home for me,” she says. “I’d say I’m at the facility almost every day of the week.”
She has committed to Clark Atlanta University on a basketball scholarship and has an extensive list of achievements, including state runner-up, all-HCC team, sectional 8 champion, All-USA Central Indiana Super Team honorable mention, and Indiana Basketball Coaches Association top 100. She also lettered at the varsity level for four years and was an Indiana basketball all-star.
Smith has dedicated a lot of her game at Mojo Up Sports Complex since they first
Her time at the multipurpose facility has given her some favorable memories such as June ball and her high school summer league games, as well as some encouraging moments that uplifted her sports career.
“My trainer, Nick Daniels, means a lot to me,” she says. “He’s seen me at my lowest points and he’s seen me at my highest. At times I wanted to give up and he never let me. He inspires me every day to be the best version of myself.”
Smith has been able to find her best version through her strong mentality in the face of hardships, leaning on forces outside of the game of basketball.
“I’ve faced many challenges such as being under-recruited, not-so-pleasant coaches, injuries, bad games, etcetera,” she says. “When I was younger many of those challenges affected my motivation and confidence. As I’ve gotten older and more mentally mature, I’ve learned to embrace the challenges and to always control what I can control. The moment I stopped viewing basketball as my identity is the moment I enjoyed it regardless of the challenges I will face along the way. I handle pressure [on
and off the court] with the help of God. I always give my worries to him and let him handle the rest. I know he will never put me in a situation I’m not ready or prepared for, so that fact gives me peace.”
With each challenge Smith has tackled has come extreme reward, emphasizing her love for the game - such as making it to state, an event like no other. Smith says it is her proudest accomplishment, when she applied and focused on her natural abilities.
“That season I grew so much as a person, and that was also a proud moment for me,” she says. “The discipline and determination required to do something like going to state is something I can apply to in every aspect of life.”
As she continues her basketball career at the collegiate level, Smith looks forward to the competition that awaits her - something that she hasn’t seen before - with some new goals in mind.
“I’m excited to be with a group of new people for the next four years,” she says. “I’m also looking forward to the maturation of my game, being under collegiate development. I’ve won at every level I’ve played at, so I’d say a goal I have for college is to win there as well. My biggest goal this season is to win a conference championship and make it to the big dance.”
Every goal, accomplishment and reward won aside, Smith brings it all back to her main motivator.
“What motivates me to play are the little girls who look up to me,” she says. “I want to go hard for little girls who look like me, and I want to show them that if I can do it, you can too. One of the coolest parts about playing the game of basketball is the little fans you gain along the way. The love and support I receive makes me have an immense amount of gratitude. It makes all the hard nights and hard work all worth it.”
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As the temperatures rise and the sun shines brighter, it’s crucial to prioritize staying hydrated to maintain good health and wellbeing. With summer in full swing, our bodies face increased risks of dehydration, making it essential to understand the importance of proper hydration.
Water is essential to life and our bodies rely on it for numerous vital functions. Here’s why staying hydrated is especially crucial during the summer months:
1. REGULATING BODY TEMPERATURE
Sweating is our body’s natural mechanism to cool down when temperatures rise. However, this process can quickly deplete our water stores, leading to dehydration. By drinking enough fluids, we replenish the water lost through sweating, helping to regulate our body temperature and prevent overheating.
2. SUPPORTING PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE
Whether you’re hitting the beach, going for a hike or enjoying outdoor activities, staying hydrated is key to sustaining optimal physical performance. Dehydration can lead to decreased endurance, muscle cramps and fatigue.
3. MAINTAINING COGNITIVE FUNCTION
Dehydration doesn’t just affect our bodies; it also impacts our brains. Studies have shown that even mild dehydration can impair cognitive function, leading to difficulties in concentration, memory and mood. By staying hydrated, you can keep your mind sharp and focused, allowing you to tackle any summer challenges with clarity.
Prolonged exposure to high temperatures and inadequate hydration can result in heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke. These conditions can be serious and even life-threatening if left untreated. Drinking plenty of fluids helps to prevent dehydration and reduces the risk of these heat-related ailments.
Recognizing the signs of heat-related illness is crucial for staying safe during the summer months. Common symptoms include excessive sweating, muscle cramps, dizziness, headache, nausea and rapid heartbeat. If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms, it’s essential to take immediate action to prevent the condition from worsening. Move to a cooler place, rest and drink plenty of fluids. In severe cases, such as heat exhaustion or heatstroke, symptoms may escalate to confusion or seizures.
When it is hot, it is easy to become dehydrated. Make it a habit to drink water regularly throughout the day. If you or someone else shows signs of severe heat-related illness, seek medical attention right away.
Hamilton County celebrates the 15th anniversary of the iconic breaded pork tenderloin sandwich during Tenderloin Tuesdays™. Back by popular demand, restaurants along the Original Tenderloin Trail™ are offering discounts each Tuesday, June 25 – July 30.
Sign up for the Tenderloin Trail™ Pass, a mobile-exclusive passport program. Customers must have a smartphone in order to redeem the offers at participating restaurants. Enter your name and email address and a link to the mobile passport will be texted to you. Save it to your smartphone home screen or bookmark the link for easy access. When you visit a participating restaurant, simply present your phone to a staff member to redeem the available discount.
Participants will be automatically eligible to receive a Tenderloin Tuesday™ t-shirt after they redeem deals at four participating locations, while supplies last.
What is a tenderloin sandwich?
When someone refers to a tenderloin anywhere in Indiana, they’re probably talking about the pork cutlet served on a bun - but go anywhere else and clarification will be needed. Pork tenderloin is pounded thin with a mallet and then hand-breaded, fried and served in jaw-dropping proportion to a toasted bun.
What goes on a typical tenderloin?
Typical toppings include mayonnaise, ketchup and onions. Often, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles and mustard are added. As for sides, most are served with chips, onion rings or French fries.
How do you eat a tenderloin?
Devouring the tenderloin is an art all its own. While there’s no wrong way to tackle a tenderloin, you can stack it, edge it, half it or just dig in. Make sure you have extra napkins on hand, because things might get messy.
Are tenderloins always as big as my face?
Don’t be alarmed if you can’t see the plate, and if it seems the bun is far too small for the size-of-your-face tenderloin. This is normal. For those with smaller appetites, check out Dooley O’Tooles mini option.
Why is Indiana so famous for tenderloins?
As legend has it, Nick Freienstein added a pork tenderloin sandwich to the menu at Nick’s Kitchen in Huntington, Indiana in 1908 and started it all. Breaded in cracker crumbs and soaked in buttermilk, his recipe is still popular today. Restaurants all over Indiana have their own varieties of the famous sandwich, including more than 50 eateries right here along the famed Tenderloin Trail™ in Hamilton County, Indiana.
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This year, the annual celebration of the Hoosier favorite pork tenderloin will give back by supporting those in the community facing food insecurity. Hamilton County Tourism has partnered with the Hamilton County Community Foundation to sponsor a matching donation to the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank, which assists people in need through local food pantry distribution.
One of the most controversial topics in the world of pets today swirls around service animals, therapy pets and emotional support pets. As a trainer, I’m frequently asked how to train pets to fill the needs of their owners. Each category has its own requirements. The time it takes to train your pet depends on which job your furry friend has applied for. State and federal regulations are also different for each category.
Service animals, including psychiatric animals, are trained to perform a certain job. These jobs are as varied as the dogs themselves. Service dogs can be trained
to bring things to you, open doors, watch for traffic, alert you if a phone is ringing, or tell you if someone is at the door. Other dogs help with less noticeable illnesses like diabetes, autoimmune disorders and seizures. Psychiatric dogs help people cope with trauma. They alert someone to situations that could result in harm to that person.
Service animals require more training because their jobs are more specialized. It is also extremely important that the service animal has a strong bond with the person they will be helping. The bond between a human and an animal affects the way
the animal responds to the human. It also changes the way the human responds to the animal. The more you do with them, the more they are going to want to be with you, and the easier it will be for them to determine when something is not right. If they don’t spend as much time with you, they may sense something is off, but not alert you as quickly or as effectively as they could. State and federal regulations allow service animals to accompany their human everywhere.
Therapy pets are not service dogs or emotional support pets. They help people mentally and physically. I break this group
into two categories: mental health and physical health. The mental health therapy pet is there to brighten someone’s day. The physical health pet helps people improve their fine motor skills through petting, grooming and playing.
Therapy pets migrate toward places where people are “house bound,” like hospitals and nursing homes. There are very few restrictions regarding the type of animal, but the requirements remain the same. A therapy pet must respond to basic commands: sit, down, come and wait. They must not jump on people or pull on their leash when walking. They are required to pass a temperament test. Your pet must enjoy being around people and crowds. The pet should not get upset if they get bumped, their tail accidentally gets stepped on or their fur gets tugged. State and federal regulations limit where these pets are allowed to go.
Emotional support pets are not service animals or therapy pets. This group of pets offers support to their owners during difficult situations. They do not require any special training, and there are no restrictions on breeds or species. Emotional support pets should have some basic mannerscommands like come, sit, lay down and wait, as well as walking on a leash without pulling - and be comfortable in new environments. The number of places where you can take your pet is slowly increasing. Several restaurants now have areas designated for pets. Bookstores, craft stores, hardware stores, home improvement stores and bigbox stores are changing their views on pets. State and federal regulations don’t offer guidelines for emotional support animals. Individual business and managers usually decide if these pets are welcome in their establishments.
There are some big differences between these three categories, but the bottom line is our pets make a big difference in our lives and the lives of the people they come in contact with.
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Medical Mutts not only improves the lives of people who face isolation because of physical and mental conditions, but also gives discarded dogs a second chance.
The nonprofit organization trains rescue dogs to be service dogs by using research, education and positive reinforcement training. Individuals needing assistance, and their dogs, can become contributing members of society.
“Medical Mutts trains shelter dogs to become medical alert dogs who help
those with hidden disabilities,” says Liz Boskovich, director of development. “No one can tell by looking that an individual has diabetes, seizures or psychological problems. Dogs can be trained to sense changes in physiology such as glucose levels, anxiety, or a seizure about to begin.”
The organization partners with several shelters. Facilities know Medical Mutts’ criteria, and send videos of prospective dogs aged between 1 and 2 years old. Health and temperament are assessed. Of the dogs selected, only one out of three will make the cut to be trained. The others will get adopted as pets; Medical Mutts holds adoption events every second and fourth Saturday each month.
“We look for dogs that are friendly and adaptable,” says Founder Dr. Jennifer Cattet. “When they go out in public, even though they aren’t supposed to, people will come up to the dog and want to pet them. The dog needs to be comfortable with that and
not anxious. We give treats in training, so a dog must be food-motivated as well. Ninety dogs a year come to us, but only 25 to 30 are chosen. Training dogs to perform is easy because most dogs can pick up an object. Chosen dogs must be comfortable and confident in public settings so they can always be keyed in on their human and alert them if needed.”
Individuals wishing to acquire a Medical Mutts service dog must go through a screening process. Considerations include what they are struggling with and whether they are able to care for a dog. Another factor is what kind of environment they live in, and if other animals are in the home.
Medical Mutts has two different training programs. Rescue dogs are trained at the facility, and then matched with an individual who comes on-site and gets instructed on how to interact with their dog. Alternatively, a person trains their own dog through online videos and in-person classes.
“It takes a year to a year and a half to match on the waiting list,” says Boskovich. “We are always looking for funding in the form of grants, sponsors and donors since it takes $35,000 to train one dog, due to the costs of finding, training and vet care. We meet as much of that cost as we can, and the client must pay $19,000. Clients often hold fundraisers to raise the money, but for some it’s just out of reach. We offer some scholarships, but we’d like to provide more.”
The organization is holding a fundraiser, Barks & Booze, on September 19 at Daniel’s Vineyard. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. Wine tasting, a behind-thescenes tour, live music, heavy appetizers and a silent auction are included.
“We promote inclusivity and kindness by helping dogs who are lingering in a shelter and people who are isolated due to a disability,” says Boskovich. “Not many organizations help both animals and people.”
Medical Mutts is located at 6120 Allisonville Road in Indianapolis. For more info, call 317-991-5400 or visit medicalmutts.org. Also find them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
To donate, go to secure.givelively.org/ donate/medical-mutts.
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The story of Rebecca Stevens, chief executive officer at the Humane Society for Hamilton County, has unfolded as the love for a dog created a pivotal moment that reshaped her path and charted a new course for the shelter.
Her journey from the world of marketing to the forefront of animal welfare is marked by what she refers to as a “divine” moment, with the unconditional love for a fourlegged friend.
Stevens, initially hesitant due to her limited experience in nonprofits, found herself at a crossroads when the shelter approached her to lead the humane society.
“The decision to become part of the shelter was weighing heavily on my heart,” Stevens says. “While I always loved marketing and the financial rewards that came with having a successful career, I was never spiritually fulfilled. My checking account was full, but my soul was on empty.”
However, fate intervened in the form of her dog, Maggie, an American bulldog who
became the catalyst for a profound change in both her life and the shelter she would soon lead.
Maggie, tragically becoming a paraplegic, became a compelling reason for Stevens to embrace the role of executive director. Maggie’s need for constant care ignited a passion within Stevens, steering her towards a path of empathy that would redefine the shelter’s mission.
“Maggie was my whole life,” Stevens says. “The job that I was currently in was very demanding so I wouldn’t be able to be with Maggie. There was a moment after her injury that a calm came over me, a sense of absolution where I knew what I was going to do. I took the job.”
Under Stevens’ visionary leadership, the Humane Society for Hamilton County underwent a metamorphosis. The change came in the form of a purpose-built facility designed to provide each resident cat and dog with ample room and access to sunlight.
“Since being with the humane society, I’ve
had a lot of time to dream about the facility that we would design one day - a facility that would mitigate all of the things that we had struggled with throughout the years,” Stevens says. “We made sure the animals had windows and light, and a better quality of life. We finally were able to get the new facility in Fishers, and moved in in 2021.”
This created a nurturing environment that was not just about a new shelter; it was recreated with Stevens’ belief that every animal deserves a chance no matter what condition the animal is in, just like Maggie.
“I credit my dog, Maggie,” Stevens says. “She never did walk again. However, she singlehandedly influenced the philosophy that I have established for this organization for all of these years - a no-kill shelter that gives every animal a chance.”
Stevens says donations play a crucial role in
funding the care provided by the shelter. The shelter’s impact extends beyond adoptions, encompassing support through fostering, volunteering and corporate partnerships.
Stevens aims to spread the message to residents about the desperate need of the shelter.
“I implore our supporters and the citizens of Carmel to know that we are your shelter,” Stevens says. “If you love animals and want to support them, please support your local shelter. Rescuing an animal can be so impactful, like Maggie has been to my life. We have so many animals waiting for someone to come and give them a chance.”
To donate or volunteer, visit hamiltonhumane.com.
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Entering Lakeside Equine Estate feels like stepping into a Jane Austen novel. Located beside Morse Reservoir, the estate is surrounded by open fields and clusters of wildflowers. In every direction, horses run freely within the many fenced enclosures.
This picturesque, family-run estate is managed by Tiffany Lunsford, whose family has owned the property for 30 years. Lunsford’s love for horses is equally long-standing.
“My parents met in high school, showing against each other, so I always had quarter horses growing up,” says Lunsford. “I think a lot of my drive and my hard-work ethic came from all my experience with horses.”
Lunsford hopes to share these experiences through a wide variety of lessons offered at the estate, catering to all ages and skill levels. In addition to the four staff members specializing in different disciplines, the estate allows students to bring in outside trainers. This flexibility creates limitless opportunities for growth.
Beyond developing skills, working with horses carries benefits for students’ emotional and psychological health.
“I think there’s something to be said about the mental health aspect of it, like fresh air and having a good connection,” says Lunsford. She emphasizes the importance of youth mental health in equestrian training.
“When kids are out here riding, they’re not on their phones or social media,” she says. “They tend to build pretty lasting friendships. Sometimes just giving them some responsibility and some freedom [raises] their self-worth and confidence, which filters into a lot of things in life.”
Another major concern is the mental well-being of the animals themselves. The estate houses horses of all sizes, ages and specialties, though each has one thing in common - they are remarkably well cared for. Lunsford says this “elevated level of care” is what attracts most of their clients.
“We really manage our horses’ mental health,” says Lunsford. “I treat them all as if they’re athletes, whether they are high-level show horses that cost $100,000 or something that someone paid $1,500 for. They all get the same level of care.”
The estate even houses a facility for accommodating rehab horses. Among them is Luke, a towering, dark-brown horse. On
one leg, he wears a cast that must be changed every two days.
“We took him in with a 30-minute notice,” says Lunsford.
Each horse including Luke receives exceptional care. Even benefits like red-light therapy and chiropractic care are available for the animals.
Beyond horses, the people themselves are equally important.
“It’s funny because they come here for horses, but you can get to know people in other aspects,” says Lunsford. “I think we’re building a really great community where people can come, learn and grow.”
Community and support are pillars of every part of Lakeside Equine Estate, from the family that runs it to the horses and people who join them.
Lunsford’s estate is located at 21290 Schulley Road in Noblesville. To learn more, visit lakeside-equine.com or call 317-606-0367.
Dr. Julia Motto is from Noblesville, Indiana where she grew up on a small farm raising and showing Boer goats and was an active member in 4-H and FFA. In 2020, she received her B.S. in Animal Sciences from Purdue University then went on to earn a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University in 2024.
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Writer / Matt Keating
Zachary Swanson of Noblesville High School recently participated in the Jazz Band of America (JBOA) and said he enjoyed his time with the organization.
“I play the alto saxophone,” Swanson said. “JBOA is a four-day camp in Indianapolis, made possible by Music for All, in which 20 or so players from across the country are chosen to participate in a big band, directed by a famous guest artist. It’s determined through a recorded audition and I got selected. For alto saxophone, only two in the whole country are chosen for that.”
Swanson said it was an honor to be selected for JBOA and be able to meet other musicians.
“Getting chosen for JBOA is definitely, in itself, pretty prestigious,” he said. “However, I really cared about getting to meet other musicians like me across the country, and getting humbled in a good way.”
Swanson has been able to garner a lot of experience through rehearsing.
“I started taking lessons my freshman year,” he said.
Swanson is also involved in other school activities.
“I’m involved in the [Project Lead the Way] program, that allows for STEM classes to be
taught in schools,” he said. “Specifically, I’m involved in the biomedical science field of the program.”
Swanson is also busy making plans for college.
“I would love to go out of state, but Indiana University is my in-state option,” he said. “My list of colleges I would like to audition for are Indiana University Bloomington Jacobs School of Music, Michigan State University, Temple University, Berklee College of Music, and New England Conservatory of Music.”
Swanson said he is inspired by different jazz musicians.
“For the alto saxophone, musicians like Johnny Hodges, Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Antonio Hart and Vincent Herring inspire me a lot, and they are what influence my playing the most,” Swanson said.
Swanson has advice for younger students who would like to be jazz musicians and get involved with JBOA.
“JBOA is the real deal just like any other jazz camp/workshop that takes people from around the nation,” Swanson said. “It will be humbling, but in a good way, and there is never enough to your playing. Always practice and play to learn more and be better, because there is no limit. If you barely stop practicing, or stop practicing because you think you’re good enough, you
will be humbled in a bad way.”
When Swanson isn’t busy with school or rehearsing, he keeps busy with other activities.
“A recent hobby was going to the gym with a couple friends of mine,” he said. “In our jazz band, we have quite a few of us that regularly work out, and so that’s been our thing. In the past couple years it was rock climbing. I don’t play any sports, but I wanted a form of regular self-improvement and I enjoy it.”
NHS GRAD SUMMER REMPE TAKES TRACK-AND-FIELD
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Summer Rempe, a 2024 Noblesville High School (NHS) grad, has kept busy the past few years establishing a winning record in girls track and field as well as cross-country.
“We were the state team champions in both cross-country and track during the 2022-2023 school year,” Rempe said. “It was a very surreal experience with a mix of emotions involved.”
Rempe enjoyed each season on both teams.
“For cross-country, we had gone the entire season undefeated and knew that it would be very hard to win, but I do not think any of us truly understood the full effect of winning,” Rempe said. “We had spent the entire season working hard to stay healthy and maintain training,
showing up every day to give it our best, and at the end of the day it gave us a state title.”
“I believe that winning cross-country state fueled us for track state, giving each of us the mindset that we are fully capable of winning,” she added. “We had a lot of people with individual spotlights on our team, which put a target on our back. Our coaches made sure to make it known that we had the possibility of winning, but emphasized how important it was to remain humble and that a win would not be handed to us.”
Rempe noted that the team gave their all.
“At the state track meet, the 4x400 became the deciding event as to whether we would secure the win, and our 4x400 relay team stood and watched the final heat from the corral, anxiously waiting to see how the race would end,” she said. “When the Plainfield 4x400 beat Warren Central’s relay team, the four of us knew we had secured the win and began literally jumping with joy, crying and hugging each other with how happy we were. Everyone came running down to the track to get the trophy, and walking up to the podium as a team was unforgettable.”
Rempe also recovered critical points in last year’s state track meet.
“The 4x800-meter relay is the first running event of the evening for IHSAA track and field,” Rempe said. “As the anchor leg, I sat and watched each of my teammates on their legs and paid
attention to where they were positionwise to determine what would need to happen when my turn came. It was 96 degrees during that race, and I knew I had a lot of work to do if I wanted to secure the overall team win. Getting the baton, we were not in the position we had expected to be, so I took off and my only goal in mind was to pass as many people as I could in the first lap. I needed to start off very strong the first lap, and just try my hardest to maintain that speed throughout the second lap. Coming down the last 200 meters of that race, I knew that I had to get the two girls in front of me, and I have never wanted something more than I did in that moment.”
Rempe has valuable advice for young athletes.
“I have always had the 20-minute rule for myself, and no matter how I perform I will use that my entire life,” she said. “The rule is that after your race, you have 10 minutes to be upset or celebrate your race, then you have 10 minutes to think about your race in depth. After those 20 minutes are up, you drop it and move on. This rule not only keeps me from dwelling on a race, but it allows for me to celebrate my teammates and not obsess over something as simple as a race.”
Rempe credits her coaches and teammates for some great seasons.
“I want to recognize James Pearce, the Noblesville girls track and field head coach and an English 12 teacher at NHS, and Aaron Becker, Noblesville girls cross-country head coach and an eighth-
grade science teacher at Noblesville West Middle School. Also, Brinkley Cooper, my teammate in the class of 2025, has been one of my biggest motivators throughout my running career, ever since we started racing together in middle school.”
Rempe will attend the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point after she graduates from Noblesville High School.
“I am very excited to attend the USMA at West Point in the fall and blessed to have the opportunity to run both crosscountry and track as a Black Knight,” Rempe said. “I am very ready to race at the next level and have another four years to do what I love. As of now, I am hoping to major in mechanical engineering at the USMA and cannot wait to be there.”
