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A mother’s intuition is rarely wrong. Adrienne Vollmer started noticing weakness in her son Graham’s extremities from the time of birth. After being referred to a physical therapist, lactation specialist and pulmonologist, Vollmer knew she had to get to the issue behind the symptoms Graham was experiencing. “Graham was referred to a neurologist who admitted him to Riley Children’s Hospital for diagnostic testing,” Vollmer says. “At about eight weeks old, Graham was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy.”
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SMA is a genetic neuromuscular disease that causes muscles to become weak and waste away. People with SMA lose motor neurons in the spinal cord that control muscle movement. Without these, muscles don’t receive nerve signals that make muscles move. “Graham has the most severe type of SMA,” she says. “We were told when he was born there was no treatment and no cure. Typically, if these type of SMA goes untreated, a person doesn’t live past the age of two.” Luckily, the Vollmers enrolled Graham in a clinical trial when he was six months old. “After he was enrolled in the trial, Graham received the first FDA-approved drug for the treatment of SMA,” Vollmer says. “We 100% believe Graham is still here with us because of the drug Spinraza.”
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kindergarten in the fall. Graham’s care is extensive and expensive. Vollmer joined a national organization called Cure SMA and serves as the Indiana chapter leader. “Five years ago, we created the Cure SMA Walk for Graham,” Vollmer says. “Each year, except for last year due to COVID, we’ve had around 800 people participate. The second year, Governor Holcomb attended
and signed a bill called Graham’s Bill so that newborns can be screened for SMA right away.” This year’s walk is set for 5 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 20 and starting at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel. The evening includes a one-mile walk through Coxhall Gardens, a prize raffle, food, music, and family-friendly activities.
“The funds raised from the walk go to Cure SMA,” she says. “A large portion of the funds raised go toward funding pharmaceutical companies who are working to cure SMA. The other portion goes toward supporting families affected by SMA. The organization not only cares about finding a cure but also assisting individuals and families living with SMA.” This year Scott Allen, the voice of the Indianapolis Indians, will serve as the event’s emcee. “It’s an enjoyable evening,” Vollmer says. “We’ll have food stations with ballpark food, smoothies from Tropical Smoothie Cafe and fun activities for families.” Vollmer wants the evening to provide a sense of community for other Indiana families living with SMA. “We want to be a support to these other families with kids and even some adults living with SMA,” she says. “I know the Westfield community wants to show support and get behind a cause. We’re asked a lot of times how people can help. One way is to come out and show your support. It brings us all together.” For more information on Walk for Graham, visit prayersforgraham.com. 6 / WESTFIELD MAGAZINE / JULY 2021 / TownePost.com
CARRYING ON CARDON’S FAMILY TRADITION AT COPPER TRACE
have recruited several of their friends to join them as well. “I think it’s a good experience for people their age to learn patience and to better understand older adults and how to interact with them,” Amy said. “I think it’s been beneficial for Anna and Zach to watch me interact with employees, managers and residents to show them a good work ethic. It’s also been great for them to see me in a different role other than their mom.”
Since husband and wife Carroll and Donna Moore opened CarDon & Associates’ first senior living community more than 40 years ago, the company has been about “family caring for family.” Their children went on to form firm bonds with residents, caring for them But residents don’t let Amy forget that role, as they dote on Anna like their own loved ones and keeping CarDon a family business by and Zach like their own grandchildren. taking over ownership from their parents. “The residents ask about the kids every day,” Amy said. “They When you look at the Johnsey family, you can’t help but think feel like an extension of our family. Two of Anna and Zach’s about this family connection that made CarDon what it is today. grandparents have passed, and the others live far away, so it’s great Like the Moores, Amy Johnsey’s children didn’t fall far from the for them to have this kind of interaction with older adults.” tree, following in their mother’s footsteps by working with her at CarDon’s Westfield community, Copper Trace. “It’s nice to get to know the residents after Mom has told them so much about us,” Anna said. “We have a strong connection with The Johnseys live just a mile away from the community, so they saw them now.” its construction in 2014. In 2016, Amy served a stint in the dietary department, leaving for personal reasons but happily returning to Working in the community also strengthens Anna and Zach’s bond work as a housekeeper in September of 2019. Amy’s 19-year-old as siblings. daughter, Anna, joined shortly after in November, picking up where her mom left off in the dietary area. “It’s fun because I kind of get to boss him around,” Anna said with a giggle. For Amy and Anna, Copper Trace’s sense of family was especially clear the following year, throughout COVID. “It’s OK … sometimes,” Zach said with the kind of dry wit and deadpan delivery that earned him the reputation as “the comedian” “We’ve always had strong community spirit here, but during in the community’s kitchen. COVID, we really formed a family,” Amy said. “Since residents’ families couldn’t come in, the staff was their main source of Although they joke about working together, you can feel the love interaction. It was rewarding to be here for them during that time.” behind the laughs. That family bond grew even stronger when Amy’s 16-year-old son, Zach, came to work in the dietary department. He and his sister
“Working together has been a wonderful experience for all of us,” Amy said. “Copper Trace feels like home.”
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lexander’s on the Square has all the hallmarks of a great ice cream and snack shop - plenty of ice cream flavors (36 to be exact), some menu classics like tuna melts, tenderloin, chili cheese dogs and flavored soft drinks, as well as a comfortable interior that recently underwent renovations. Nevertheless, Co-owner Cheryl Schultz feels it is actually the people who make her establishment great. “Our employees are special, and we’ve had a lot of local kids that have grown up here working for us,” says Schultz, who took over the Noblesville space for the shop in 1994. “Our kids are the best, and we try to let them be kids and work around their schedule with sports and things. We take care of them like they’re my own kids.” The spot was previously occupied by Chew’s grocery store and subsequently a candy store before Schultz opened up shop in 1994. She opened Alexander’s on the Water in Cicero three years later, as the Noblesville location’s sister store. “We as the owners were always entrepreneurs at heart, and back before we opened we were just trying to figure out what we wanted to do to own our own business,” Schultz says. “We were thinking a sporting goods store, but they aren’t always
the most viable businesses, and since we came from a convenience store background, doing a restaurant kind of fell right into that.” While the shop offers a wide ice cream variety, Schultz says certain flavors have stood the test of time as favorites. “You would think it would rotate as far as what people want through the years, but actually chocolate chip cookie dough has been a stronghold for at least the last 10 years,” Schultz says. “It seems to get stronger and stronger instead of slower. It’s hard trying to keep in some of the old flavors like chocolate chip and rocky road and also bring in new things when you only have so many spots.” She adds that the Reuben sandwich served at Alexander’s is one of the best in Indianapolis, and the food menu also includes soups, salads, wraps, nachos and wings, as well as a kids menu. “We do simple Midwest favorites for our food - club sandwiches, ham and cheeses, and things like that - and we don’t get too crazy with the menu,” Schultz says, adding that Alexander’s also offers catering for events like golf outings and weddings. “I was going to change the whole menu up when we remodeled for when we reopened, but when we did reopen, everything started taking off like crazy and I thought, ‘Why JULY 2021
change it when everybody likes what we have?’” Schultz finished a remodel of Alexander’s on the Square in February after starting the project in the winter of 2020 and putting it on hold in the spring of that year. “We were remodeling right before COVID hit, and the last install day for the new flooring was the day it was announced that businesses like ours had to close,” she says with a laugh. “It was just time to redo some things like our floor, which really needed it. Everything needed to be freshened up. We had a different idea of what we wanted the dining room to look like, and we’d been contemplating that for some time. We wanted it to be more inviting for people to come in, sit on their laptops and stay for a while on the WIFI.” Throughout the 2020 shutdowns, Schultz says times were tough, particularly at the Noblesville store, but she and her team made it through. “People were great then, trying to support local businesses, but our Noblesville location took a much bigger hit than Cicero since it’s all outside,” she says. “The two stores couldn’t have been more opposite last year, and it was a challenge getting through all the regulations, and still running everything and getting the product in.”
Schultz says the steady growth of Noblesville has challenged her to stay competitive in the marketplace.
go back to their old favorites. When you’ve been doing it for 27 years like we have, you learn how to deal with changes.”
“For our Noblesville location, the biggest challenge has always been the growth of our community around us,” she says. “When 37 went in, that was hard because everybody goes out to the new shiny places. Downtown was really slow for a few years. The same thing happened when Hamilton Town Center went in. We’ve always weathered the storms, and it seems like people eventually
Alexander’s on the Square is located at 864 Logan Street in Noblesville. For more info, call 317-773-9177 or go to alexandersicecream.com. Visit Alexander’s on the Water at 369 West Jackson Street in Cicero, off of Morse Reservoir. Call 317-984-8173 for additional details.
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FLY AWAY CONNER PRAIRIE TO HOST BALLOON FESTIVAL
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In 1859, a crowd gathered in Lafayette, Indiana, to watch the Jupiter balloon take its inaugural flight. Piloted by inventor John Wise, the Jupiter provided the first successful airmail delivery in the U.S. For years Conner Prairie has invited guests to enjoy an 1859 Balloon Voyage on the 105’ balloon, which is as tall as an eight-story building.
years. It was recently time to replace the one at Conner Prairie, which happened to coincide with the rebranding of Conner Prairie as well as the receipt of a grant that enabled them to reimagine the entire exhibit. Jesse Kramer, director of exhibits, came up with design and content ideas. “Jesse’s magic touch made it all come together,” says Christine DeJoy, director of public affairs for Conner Prairie.
The brand-new balloon will reflect the The actual balloon itself is referred to as a colors of the new branding. As an unveiling balloon envelope, constructed from long of sorts, Conner Prairie is hosting the nylon sections called gores. These envelopes Conner Prairie Balloon Festival from July need to be replaced every seven to eight JULY 2021
15 to 18. Admission to the festival requires a separate ticket unless you are a member, in which case you get in for free. The festival kicks off on the evening of July 15 when, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., they will have the balloon glow, which will feature between 15 and 20 hot-air balloons. “It’s after-hours in the evening,” DeJoy says. “Like a typical balloon festival that takes place out west in places like Arizona, the glow is at night after the sun has set. We will light the balloons, fill them up, and everyone will get to walk around to see the pilots and check out the balloons up close.”
To add to the festival atmosphere, they will have a music stage, food trucks, games and other activities. On July 16 they will hold the Hare and Hounds race, which kicks off bright and early at 6:30 a.m. in the south field and ends one hour later. For those unfamiliar with this race, all balloons launch from the same location. The Hare balloon takes off first, followed by the other balloons called the Hounds, which “chase” the Hare. Because the event is being held so early, anyone can come watch it at no charge.
The new balloon exhibit, which opens July 1, includes a video, an interactive station that describes lighter-than-air technologies, and a lighter-than-air history from the 19th century to today. Conner Prairie will offer aeronautical programming so that visitors may soak in the knowledge. It’ll include games, learning tools and picture opportunities. The spot where guests used to buy tickets to get on the balloon now offers a little something extra - it will include information on the future of flight. The exhibit includes a new component with monitors that show what the weather is like, as well as the air quality JULY 2021
all shown in real time. “It’s great because with this new reimagined exhibit, visitors can still learn about the balloon and experience it even if it’s unable to fly due to weather,” DeJoy says. “Now it’s more of a multipurpose exhibit as opposed to, ‘Oh, look at all this stuff ’ just as you’re getting on the balloon. Before, if the balloon wasn’t flying, people wouldn’t go look at all of that.” By the time of the Balloon Festival, the new balloon envelope will have been installed, test runs will have been completed, and if the weather allows, it’ll be flying.
“People can go on our balloon once again,” says DeJoy, who is sure guests will appreciate the fact that balloon enthusiasts from all over the state have come to be a part of this festival. “The balloon culture is great,” DeJoy says. “You have all these men and women who all know one another. As soon as the call went out asking for balloons to participate in this festival, we got all these offers.”
DeJoy anticipates positive reviews and reactions from guests, as well as a great crowd for the event, not only because it’ll be fun and educational, but also because after a year of disappointments and cancellations, the community is eager to get out and have fun again. And because Conner Prairie is so vast, it can accommodate a large crowd without a feeling of congestion. “With the pandemic finally ending, everyone is wanting to get outside, do
something fun and different, and not be locked in their houses anymore,” DeJoy says. “We are happy to be providing something new that we’ve never done before, and something that is so visually stimulating.” Conner Prairie is located at 13400 Allisonville Road in Fishers. For more information, call 317-776-6000 or visit connerprairie.org.
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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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TIPS TO STAY HYDRATED IN THE SUMMER HEAT
have a glass of water to start off your day, before each meal and after working out, to help meet your daily goal of drinking enough water.
CHECK YOUR URINE. Your urine color is a good indicator of your hydration status. A pale-yellow color implies proper hydration. A dark yellow color can signify dehydration. If your urine is closer to a dark yellow color, hydrate yourself throughout the day by drinking more water and avoiding sugary drinks.
LIMIT CAFFEINE AND SUGARY DRINKS. Drinks like coffee, sodas, lemonade, sweet tea and sugary smoothies work against hydration. These drinks are filled with sugar, sodium and other ingredients that contribute to dehydration. While there’s no need to cut out caffeine completely, try limiting your consumption of sugary caffeinated drinks to once a week.
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As the temperature continues to rise and we find ourselves spending more time outside in the summer sun, it’s important to stay hydrated. Drinking enough water year-round is important, especially during the summer when we lose a lot more of our fluid through sweat. Dehydration can lead to heat exhaustion, increase your risk of kidney stones and muscle damage, and cause constipation.
DRINK ENOUGH WATER. General recommendations for daily water consumption include about 11 cups of water for women and 15 cups for men. Aim to
Fruits are high in fiber and vitamins, which makes them healthy for your body. Certain fruits such as apples, cantaloupe, peaches and watermelon also have a higher water content that can help increase your hydration levels. Snacking on these fruits during the summer will not only provide a tasty snack, but also help keep your hydration levels up. Staying hydrated helps keep our bodies running smoothly from the inside out. Symptoms of mild to moderate dehydration include thirst, muscle cramps, and dark colored urine. To treat this find a cool, air conditioned area and drink plenty of water. Symptoms of severe dehydration include lightheadedness with standing, weakness, confusion, and no urine production. Head to your local emergency department if you or someone you know is experiencing one or multiple of these symptoms. IU Health Saxony Hospital’s emergency department, located in Fishers at 13000 E 136th Street, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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MIND FOR CHANGE FORMER COLTS CHAMP BEN UTECHT RAISES BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS
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Ben Utecht grew up in an athletic family. In fact, he calls himself a three-sport athlete, having participated in football, hockey and baseball. “Team sports in general were a significant part of my upbringing,” says Utecht, a fouryear starter for the University of Minnesota as a tight end. He had quite the memorable start to his NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts when he caught a pass from Peyton JULY 2021
Manning during the third quarter and dodged Deion Sanders for a touchdown. “That was a pretty overwhelming and special experience,” says Utecht, who was part of the Colts 2006 Super Bowl championship team.
Though it’s a great memory, Utecht went through a phase of memory loss as a direct result of playing the sport he loved. Though he had accepted that contact sports have the potential to create injury, at the time there wasn’t more education around concussions than there was around orthopedic injuries.
“You just kind of put them all into the same category,” Utecht says. “If anything, you probably thought an ACL tear was more serious than a concussion, so you didn’t really worry about it.” Over the course of Utecht’s career, however, he sustained five documented concussions as well as countless undocumented concussions. As a tall guy, standing 6’6”, he took a lot of hits. “I remember times when I was definitely concussed and kept playing,” he says. He did so not because he felt pressured, but because he wanted to be there for his coaches, teammates and family, since it was his job - not to mention he adored the game. “There are a lot of factors for why an athlete chooses to stay on the field,” he says. After his fourth documented concussion against the Denver Broncos, he was diagnosed with amnesia. The next day, when he watched the play that caused the injury, he didn’t remember any of it. “To watch a play unfold that shows you becoming unconscious and regaining consciousness, high-fiving teammates, running off to the sidelines, talking to coaches and staff, and in your own mind that whole experience didn’t exist because you can’t remember any of it - that’s a strange experience,” Utecht says. Following that concussion, Utecht and his wife Karyn began to recognize challenges in his cognitive ability that didn’t exist previously, regarding working memory one’s ability to receive and give information efficiently. “I felt in a fog and was much more forgetful,” Utecht says. “I became a post-it note person, needing to write down everything to help me remember.” While memory loss is different for everyone, it was episodic for Utecht. There would be significant memories, like being in a close friend’s wedding, that he simply couldn’t retrieve. Not even looking at photos served to jog his memory.
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“Moments like that made my wife and I really begin to consider whether I should retire,” says Utecht, who did so in 2009. “Retiring was very emotional. All of a sudden my identity as an athlete was over, but I wanted to do what I could to protect my brain going forward. It was a good move.” He participated in cognitive training at LearningRx, a brain training center that helps clients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) as well as those who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, and other difficulties. “They test your cognitive abilities through a sound neurological evaluation, then build a program around how you can focus on your weaknesses and improve them,” Utecht says. Before starting the program, his short- and long-term memory were in the 12th and 17th percentile, which was shockingly low. At the same time, the evaluation gave him peace. “It showed I wasn’t making this stuff up,” he says. He was still able to function, but his cognitive decline frustrated him. That frustration, in turn, let to impatience and
a shorter fuse. Before starting the brain training program, Utecht had moments where he lost his patience much sooner than normal - sometimes at home with Karyn and their four daughters. The training, however, involved working in a chaotic environment where the brain has to force itself to focus and put up a shield around one’s own space. “That helped me at home, because when you do three months of brain training in a room full of seven or eight other adults and children doing their program at the same time, then come home to four kids wanting to climb on you - well, it was an awesome healing experience,” he says. After completing the 100-hour intensive program, Utecht’s short- and long-term memory numbers jumped to the 78th and 98th percentile - a remarkable improvement. “Over the course of those 100 hours, my wife would tell you she got her husband back,” remarks Utecht, who at this same time was in the process of writing his memoir, titled “Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away.” “The fact that all of my cognitive abilities JULY 2021
came back was a miraculous ending to my autobiography,” says Utecht, who has always maintained a “pro-brain, pro-game” message. Though he knows he made the right call in retiring, he misses being part of a team especially a Super Bowl team. “There’s something so special about it,” Utecht says. “It’s hard to express how fulfilling that was.” After retirement, Utecht began working with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). For several years, he even became the AAN’s national spokesperson on concussions. He transitioned to the American Brain Foundation (ABF) and joined their board for the last seven years. Now he’s working with Dr. Jeff Kutcher, a leading sports neurologist. Utecht received the 2014 Public Leadership in Neurology Award from the AAN and ABF. He’s received other awards for his awareness work in TBI. Though awards are nice, at the end of the day Utecht wants his legacy to be rooted in faith and family. “I want to be known as a man who loved
God, loved his family and cared for his neighbor,” Utecht says. “The materialistic things are meaningless. Everything comes down to relationships.” He thinks back to his youth and wishes he could tell that younger version of himself not to care so much about what people think of him.
“I was a pretty sensitive kid growing up, and I feel like it probably made me make some of my more regretful decisions as a young man because of that peer pressure,” Utecht says. “I wish I could go back and tell that kid to focus on what you know to be true about who you are and who you are created to be, and surround yourself with people who will support that rather than challenge it.”
He harbors no bitterness or regret for choosing to play football and make it a career. “The life lessons, and the people I had a chance to learn from and play with, have been priceless, so I would definitely play football again,” he says. “I’d just probably play it a little differently.”
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with a laugh. “I hate to break it to some people, but nope.”
Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Carson Wentz has heard the rumors and can confirm - he and Prince Harry are two different people despite their similar looks.
Traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Indianapolis Colts in March of 2021, Wentz follows in the footsteps of the nowretired Phillip Rivers, who took the Colts to the playoffs in his lone year with the team. Drafted at number two by Philadelphia in
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the 2016 NFL Draft, Wentz won a Super Bowl with the Eagles in 2017, where he first played under current Colts Head Coach Frank Reich, who served as Philadelphia’s offensive coordinator. Although born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Wentz spent most of his upbringing in North Dakota - a state he still has many ties
to today. “Both of my parents are there, and I have a bunch of friends and stuff back there,” Wentz says. “I grew up there, went to high school there and went to college there. North Dakota is definitely home. I love that place and love those people back there.” While Indianapolis may be completely new terrain for him and his family, Wentz at least has a familiar face here in town with Reich. “I loved playing for him as my coach and loved working together with him as my offensive coordinator,” Wentz says. “We just really got along well off the field and really connected on a deeper level spiritually. I just thought we had a really good thing in Philly working together, so I think we were both mutually excited to get back and work together again.” While Carson, his wife Madison, and their 1-year-old daughter Hadley have been busy settling in, the Indianapolis community
has made sure to welcome them with open arms. “The way we’ve been welcomed and embraced has just been really cool, both football-wise from the organization but also in the community,” Wentz says. “It just seems like such a family-friendly environment. Everyone’s rooting for you, pulling for you and wants you to succeed.” When he’s not out on the gridiron, Wentz also stays busy with a nonprofit he started called the Audience of One (AO1) Foundation. A devout Christian, Wentz has tried to use his platform for good since entering the NFL. JULY 2021
“When I was a rookie, I knew that my purpose was so much bigger than throwing touchdowns on Sunday,” he says. “Coming to my faith when I was in college, I knew there was a platform that was different. Lord knows how long I’ll have that platform, so as a rookie I said, ‘Let’s start the foundation. I don’t know how many years I’ll be in this position to have a voice, have eyes on me and make a difference, so while we’ve got it, let’s make the most of it.’ ”
The AO1 Foundation consists of three separate ministries according to Wentz. The first of these is called Thy Kingdom Crumb. “That goes around and gives out free food to anybody and everybody, and also talks with people on the streets, shares the gospel and prays with people,” Wentz says of Thy Kingdom Crumb. “Anybody and everybody is welcome. We look forward to that continuing in Philly, but potentially seeing how we can get involved in a similar fashion
out here in the Indianapolis area.” The AO1 Foundation also facilitates an Outdoor Ministry, which aims to serve children with life-threatening illnesses or other life-altering medical situations in order to foster a passion for outdoor activities and bring people closer to God through discipleship. Last but not least, the AO1 Foundation is involved in a sports complex in the country of Haiti.
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“It’s just been really cool to see God working through it and for us to be obedient to where he calls us to go,” says Wentz of the AO1 Foundation and its three ministries. “It’s been fun to really see lives being impacted and changed, not only on this earth but also for eternity, and that’s really where the greatest reward has been.” Currently living on Indy’s northside, Wentz says he and his family have already grown to love Indianapolis.
“We love it out here,” he says. “It’s got that small-town feel, but it’s definitely a bigger city that has everything you need from restaurants to family activities. There are so many things to do. I think the culture around here and the community atmosphere really fits me and my family perfectly, and we’re excited about it.” As for his inner outdoorsman, Wentz says he looks forward to exploring all of the nature Indiana has to offer as well. “The hunting, fishing and everything around in the countryside out here seems really exciting for me to dabble with, get out there and enjoy,” Wentz says. The Indianapolis Colts kick off their regular season on September 12 against the Seattle Seahawks at Lucas Oil Stadium. To view the entire Colts schedule, visit Colts.com/ Schedule.
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can be seen and felt. The annual clean-up, conducted the 3rd Saturday in July, is a collaborative effort among the MWA, Town of Cicero, and many volunteers who take part in the effort each year. To participate in this half day beautification effort that benefits all who live around the lake and/ or for more information, contact Art Hall (arthall870@aol.com), Dave Vanette (vanetteda@hotmail.com) or info@ morseh2o.org.
Our next Luncheon will be on July 8 at Red Bridge Park in Cicero. This will be our Member Appreciation Cookout to celebrate another year of making our community better! Members will receive their lunch for free and are invited to bring family along with. We look forward to celebrating with you! (Photo Provided) Farmer’s market season has returned. Arcadia Farmer’s Market will be running every Thursdays 5-8 PM from June through September. What better way to support multiple local businesses than when they’re all in one place. Follow @ arcadiafarmersmarketIN on Facebook for a list of vendors each week!
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front of their property or elsewhere to the southernmost dock at Red Bridge Park, just south of the kayak launch. They may be delivered as early as Thursday, July 15, and must be securely tied to the dock or shore so they cannot float out.
MWA ANNUAL LAKE CLEAN UP SET FOR JULY 17, 2021 The Morse Waterways Association (MWA) is organizing its 17th annual lake clean-up on Saturday, July 17 from 8 a.m. until noon. Volunteers are needed along the waterfront, in the water at the shoreline, and on boats and personal watercraft to gather the debris and bring it to Red Bridge Park for removal. Boats/personal watercraft of any type are needed and appreciated. All residents are encouraged to remove and haul larger logs and debris from in
Volunteers will pull logs out of the lake and use chain saws to cut the logs into manageable pieces to be placed in the dump trucks and hauled away. These logs will be taken to Green Cycle in Noblesville to be recycled into mulch. Other volunteers will work along the shoreline to remove smaller tree limbs and debris and load these onto a trailer to be hauled to the Red Bridge location or to the Town burn site. Last year, the group collected 13 dump trucks of logs to be recycled and 5 dock floats. This is all in addition to removing numerous trailer loads of small debris from the lake and banks. Volunteers should wear old clothes and footwear and plan to get wet and dirty while making a remarkable difference that JULY 2021
Note: With the ever-evolving conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this scheduled event may be subject to change.
ABOUT MORSE WATERWAY ASSOCIATION Morse Waterways Association (MWA) is a non-profit organization founded in May 2005 to serve the Morse Reservoir community. MWA supports the 1,400 homeowners living on the reservoir, the surrounding community, and the weekend recreational boaters and fishermen. To get involved for more information go to: www. morseh2o.org.
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Derek Tow, a minority owner, is excited to get back to the game.
Travis Carpenter, team member, stresses the simplicity and various physical challenges of the game in particular. “All you need is a disc and a field,” Carpenter says. “I love the challenge - running, stamina and coordination. It’s low impact in contrast to other sports. You don’t even need cones. You can play just about anywhere.” Although being a pro athlete is a full-time job, most team members have other careers and are involved in their communities. The humility of the players makes them relatable, and several of the players say that the team meet-and-greets are some of their favorite moments on game days. You can chat with your favorite AlleyCat player before and after each game. Tim Held, majority owner of the team, previously owned a sporting goods store before starting the team in 2012. “I love the up-close-and-personal aspect,” Held says. The sport is for fans of all ages, and Carpenter says kids get the most excited. “It’s fun to see how super-pumped they get,” Carpenter says. “Sometimes they’re getting their first frisbee or our autographs,
“I miss the camaraderie,” he says. “There’s nothing like seeing ultimate live. They have exciting plays, big dives and big jumps on a regular occurrence.” Tow’s enthusiasm for the sport is infectious. Game day is family day, and you can find his wife Cindy running the merchandise stand, or his kids running the flag during halftime. The AlleyCats are passionate about revamping the kids club this year, including an opportunity to run the flag across the field. The AlleyCats kids club membership is a perfect gift. “We want to keep it accessible for everyone,” Held says. A one-year membership is $30, and comes with a membership card, frisbee, water bottle, merchandise discount, game tickets, and access to meet-and-greets with players for the kids. Details can be found on the official team website. Kids 5 and under can attend games for free. Your kid may grow up to be an AlleyCat one day, and attending can be a great way to get them introduced to the sport. The AlleyCats keep one field open to kids for free play or clinics, as well as cornhole, other games and prizes. There is a new spot to fuel up for the day, Grand Stand Sports Pub and Concessions, which is a family-friendly environment offering a full restaurant and
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The AlleyCats will kick off the season with a meet-and-greet on June 13 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Broad Ripple’s family-friendly neighborhood spot, Half Liter BBQ. The team will be there for pictures, chats and autographs. You can learn more about future games and events as well. General admission for games will be $11, and free for kids under 5. You can also purchase a season pass for just $49. For more info, go to myalleycats.com.
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“We did so much the past few years while I’ve been part of student government, even more than maybe other groups in the past, and I’m so proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish,” she says. “I’m very proud and confident in Cooper’s ability to serve the high school next year. I told him, ‘You know you are capable, so there’s nothing you can’t do.’ And I meant it.”
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