Westfield Magazine September 2021

SEPTEMBER 2021

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TALKING SHOP

Remedy Features Goods Produced by Local Artisans

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HAMILTON COUNTY TOURISM SPOTLIGHT

Fall Bucket List in Hamilton County, Indiana

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Alex Coulombe

IU HEALTH SPOTLIGHT

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Flu Shot Myths Debunked: Fact Versus Fiction

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MEALS ON WHEELS OF CENTRAL INDIANA MARKS 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW GRANT BURNING BRIGHT FUNDING AND A RENEWED The Lampliter Helps Hamilton County Residents Shine COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY

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Emagine Entertainment Revamping Hamilton Town Center Theater

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COPY EDITOR JON SHOULDERS

Leo’s Market & Eatery Opens In Noblesville

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Noblesville Locals Find Success in the Crayon Biz

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ALL ABOUT IMAGINATION

The Wandering Peacock Provides an Array of Artistic Outlets

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WESTFIELD SEPTEMBER EVENTS

RIDING FOR CHANGE

Local Resident is Raising Charitable Funds Through Bicycling

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Talking Shop REMEDY FEATURES GOODS PRODUCED BY LOCAL ARTISANS

Writer / Renee Larr Photographer / Daren Short

Local business owner Angela Gapinski opened her second store in Westfield in November of 2020. Gapinski opened Remedy as a sister store to her plant business, Root 31. Remedy offers gifts from local purveyors.

“We had so many items we just didn’t have room for at Root 31,” Gapinski says. “It’s all those things that we wanted to be able to sell but couldn’t. We sell notebooks, journals, bath bombs, books, crystals, skin care, bandanas, handkerchiefs, incense, chocolate, spices, honey and pocketknives.

These are all my favorite things that aren’t

plant related.”

Gapinski knew she couldn’t pass up the opportunity when the old home behind Root 31 became available.

“There was a building project that fell through because of COVID,” Gapinski says.

“It was right at the pinnacle of quarantine. I got a call about the house behind Root 31 being available to rent. At the time, Root 31 was only 10 or 11 months old. It was really intimidating opening another business during the height of the pandemic, but I couldn’t pass up the location.”

A yard separates the two houses. Gapinski immediately saw the potential to connect

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the two businesses.

“It was just way too good to be true,” Gapinski says. “We have this amazing yard between the two businesses. We’re hoping in the future to have this whole secret garden between the two, where we can host classes and events.”

Gapinski hopes artisans and makers teach those events and classes.

“Due to the way we curated Remedy, we want those artisans we feature in the shop to be able to teach classes as well,” Gapinski says. “We have jewelry makers, soap makers and local beekeepers we’d like to come in and share.”

The name Remedy came out of feelings elicited during the pandemic and business shutdowns.

“The whole idea for the name Remedy came from herbalism and these different methods of feeling good,” Gapinski says. “We wanted a shop that could be a remedy to the dark time we felt like we were all going through. We wanted to support as many other small businesses and makers as we could during that time.

We wanted Remedy to be a communitydriven concept that you could feel good about your purchases.”

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Gapinski grew up in Westfield and recently moved back with her husband.

“I grew up here and then left to go to college,” Gapinski says. “I lived a few other places. We moved back about seven years ago. When we moved back we were doing everything in Indianapolis or Carmel. I just felt like Westfield needed shops to help that money stay within the community. We wanted to be part of the community in a greater way. We loved that downtown Westfield was so walkable between business to business. There is a little more charm than just pulling into a parking lot.”

Remedy is located at 203 Jersey Street in Westfield. For more information, visit facebook.com/RemedyWestfield.

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It doesn’t take a long conversation with Westfield High School graduate Alex Coulombe to see that he has a passion for others, an openness to new experiences, and a zest for life that’s contagious.

Coulombe graduated this past spring from Westfield High School and plans to attend Miami University in Ohio this fall to study biology on a premedical course. His hobbies include a wide range of activities, but all revolve around being active and helping others.

His own story is full to the brim with activities and leadership roles, with no signs of stopping. The activity he’s been involved with the longest is soccer. He began playing at 3 years old, and his skill for the sport developed throughout years of playing club soccer. He continued to play for the Indiana Fire Juniors as well as the varsity team at Westfield High School. He even had the opportunity to play for the Olympic Development Program for a time.

His senior soccer season was a highlight, as he was co-captain and was joined by many friends he had played with since the age of 12. They had great chemistry on the field and won the sectional championship against Caramel. It was the first time Westfield made it out of sectionals since the early 2000s.

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aren’t the biggest. Much of his free time is spent volunteering. He’s been on the board for Care Like Cate since 2019. Coulombe’s former classmate Sara Weglarz started the club in memory of her 5-year-old sister Cate, who passed away from an unexpected illness.

“Cate was an amazing 5-year-old who had no idea of bad things in the world,” Coulombe said. “She was always spreading love and kindness, so with this club we can do the same. We can spread kindness in our community.”

The club had 120 students its first year and continues to grow, serving homeless shelters, running food and toy drives, writing cards for veterans, and organizing many other activities to lift others’ spirits.

“The main thing I take away from the club is the energy,” Coulombe says. “They’re all happy to be serving together. Watching it happen as a leader is a great feeling.”

Coulombe found himself in another position of leadership after being asked to participate in the Riley Dance Marathon, a student-run organization that supports Riley Hospital for Children. Coulombe enjoyed his very first Dance Marathon, and he became involved in leadership his sophomore year, serving as an executive committee member and eventually vice president of school relations. He feels his role has helped him grow as a leader, as his main job is boosting morale and delegating so others can be involved. During his senior year the organization raised $92,000, which was 90% of past totals, while many other local schools struggled to raise 20% during a year affected by COVID. People of all ages can learn from Coulombe’s philosophy for a full and meaningful life.

“If you learn early it doesn’t matter what other people think,” says Coulombe,

who was a speaker at his high school commencement. “If you can truly be yourself and embrace the goofiness of life, that is a great way to live and grow.”

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MEALS ON WHEELS OF CENTRAL INDIANA MARKS 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW GRANT FUNDING AND A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY packed and assembled pantry boxes of non-perishable food for clients during the pandemic, providing 14,000 meals through the boxes.

Requests for financial assistance increased significantly during the pandemic, from $85,000 in 2019 to $220,000 in 2020, a 160 percent increase.

“At the beginning of the pandemic, like most organizations reliant on volunteers, we had to pivot quickly due to stay-at-home orders and rising fears. We found that staying true to our mission and focusing on what matters pulled our dedicated volunteers through the most difficult days of the pandemic,” Johnson continued. “As quickly as we were losing volunteers, we were also receiving calls and emails from people who wanted to help.”

Volunteers delivered nearly 430,000 meals in the last year; 8.9 million meals since 1971.

medically tailored meals. In 2015, Meals on Wheels joined the Food Is Medicine Coalition to grow its ability to serve Hoosiers with chronic medical conditions.

The organization partners with several Central Indiana healthcare institutions to prepare client meals.

Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana is marking 2021 with the organization’s 50th anniversary as well as an influx of funding and ongoing fulfillment of its core mission: delivering hundreds of thousands of meals In 2017, Meals on Wheels secured funding to individuals in Central Indiana who are critically or chronically ill, or unable to leave from the State of Indiana to support the delivery of medically tailored meals to lowtheir homes. income individuals living with HIV. Meals on Wheels created Ryan’s Meals for Life to “We’ve known for years, but particularly honor the legacy of Hoosier Ryan White during the COVID-19 pandemic, just while facilitating meal delivery in areas with how important nutritious meals are to the communities we serve,” said Jamie Johnson, some of the greatest populations of people living with HIV, including Allen, Delaware, interim COO. “And we’ve seen what a crucial role that Meals on Wheels of Central Lake, Marion and Scott Counties.

Indiana plays in providing those meals. In this, our 50th anniversary year, we’re proud When the COVID-19 pandemic forced unprecedented shutdowns in March 2020, to recognize the efforts of our volunteers, Meals on Wheels’ services continued our donors and our supporters.” uninterrupted. During the period from March 2020 to March 2021, the Founded in 1971, Meals on Wheels of organization’s 400 volunteers delivered Central Indiana has expanded its services 428,913 meals. Meals on Wheels also in recent years to include the delivery of SEPTEMBER 2021 / 9

Although some of the organization’s volunteers were themselves at risk during the pandemic and volunteer levels fluctuated, deliveries increased. Meals on Wheels estimates that at the height of the pandemic, the organization served an additional 30,000 to 40,000 meals.

“We are grateful that many companies in non-essential industries used their ‘down time’ for their employees to give back to Meals on Wheels, along with the many volunteers, our employees, and board members who helped us survive 2020 with minimal delivery interruptions to ensure no one faces the dual crisis of hunger and safety,” Johnson concluded.

The organization is marking two significant milestones as part of its 50th anniversary.

Earlier this year, Meals on Wheels received a $100,000 grant from the United Way of Central Indiana, as part of a $10.5 million effort to support the basic needs of 63 accredited organizations in Central Indiana.

Its services are privately funded, and 88 cents of every dollar goes to its clients.

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

Paul Glantz, co-founder and chairman of Michigan-based Emagine Entertainment, says the company’s theater facility in Hamilton Town Center, formerly an IMAX theater run by Goodrich Quality Theaters, will provide a fresh, maximally comfortable experience for moviegoers.

“We’ve got a whole set of detailed plans and specifications, and we’re going to be giving it a real facelift,” Glantz says. “Our mandate is to provide our guests with an exemplary entertainment experience. It’s about comforts, service, smiling teammates, and

1,000 details to make the experience great.”

and Illinois.

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

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

“We think Noblesville is an incredibly attractive market for us, and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity,” Glantz says. “We know it’s a suburb of Indianapolis that has grown and grown, and it fits within our wheelhouse.”

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The company plans to complete the renovations for the building in phases, closing one wing of the facility at a time. Glantz hopes to have all construction complete by the winter holiday season this year.

“All the chairs will be replaced with heated, powered recliners and will be built in a way that there’s no such thing as an obstructed view,” Glantz explains. “We’re going to move the bar so it’s more visible, and we’ll be making some alterations to the concession

stand. We’ll be bringing in brick-oven pizza, which will be made right in front of our guests, and expanding the food and beverage menu pretty dramatically.”

Glantz adds that Emagine also plans to replace the existing IMAX screen with the company’s own large-format EMAX screen.

“There’s an enormous amount of ceiling height in that particular auditorium, and we’re actually going to have what we call a skybox in that auditorium,” Glantz says. “It will be a private seating area with about 20 chairs, and will have room for a portable bar and will have a restroom. It will be a really unique place in which to watch the big blockbuster films as a private viewing experience up above the rest of the guests.”

The facility will also be available for private rentals.

“We do a lot of work with philanthropic organizations, with birthday parties and family events,” Glantz says, adding that he’s seen a continuous uptick in business since January. “Hollywood just started dealing us a better hand, and now we’ve got more films that folks find compelling that will be coming out. When folks feel like they’ve got to come out to see the new “Top Gun” or James Bond movie, that will be what I think is the real acid test for the recovery of our industry.”

Glantz considers moviegoing to be one of the safest indoor activities available to individuals and families.

“There has not been a single report of COVID-19 among moviegoers worldwide,” Glantz says. “Most people wouldn’t necessarily realize that, and it stems from the fact that everybody’s looking in the same direction, and folks aren’t facing each other, so there’s less opportunity for direct transmission. On top of that, the engineering requirements for a congregate facility like a movie theater require a lot of air displacement. We’re bringing in a lot of fresh air as our HVAC systems are running.”

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a food menu with choices beyond standard theater fare, will help to increase business as the company works toward completion of renovations.

“I’ve never predicted that our business would bounce back like a rubber band, but my expectation is that once the venue is renovated to our standards, and we’ve got the elements of food and beverage and the comfortable seating, then I think word of mouth will drive increased attendance,” he

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“We have been welcomed with open arms,” Glantz says. “We bought the liquor license that was there from the prior owner, and Hamilton County has been very gracious in allowing that liquor permit to be

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

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Making life easier and helping busy families and individuals conquer their day is the goal of Leo’s Market and Eatery.

Located at 11090 East 146th St., the newly opened facility is a gas station, market and restaurant- all in one spot. With its offerings of fresh produce, locally sourced items and healthy food choices, it is a convenient stop with a unique concept.

Owned by Stephanie White-Longworth and her brother Keith White, the business is the result of years of experience plus a lot of thought and planning. When their father, Richard Leo White, passed away in 1998, the siblings became the fourth generation to operate a chain of 40 gas stations combined with convenience stores called GasAmerica Services. When it was sold in 2012 to Speedway, the Whites signed a noncompete agreement.

“We stayed busy with our family-owned company, Pride Investment Partners, but we missed the business. When the noncompete was over, we launched the first Leo’s Market and Eatery in Greenfield. The name pays homage to my father. The logo is a lion. It symbolizes bravery, strength

Piazza Produce in Indianapolis to provide and independence. We love the customers.

They are the best part. We want to give them patrons fresh vegetables and fruit. courage to face their day,” White-Longworth “The reason we can provide fresh produce is says. because after two days, we bring it into the kitchen of the eatery. We hired a wonderful Outside the building there are five fueling chef and we are known for our soups. Any stations on one side and plenty of parking of our fresh smoothies, bowls, sandwiches for the eatery and market in the front. A or wraps can be customized to how the surprising and welcome amenity is a drivecustomer wants it. Soft serve ice cream is through window. It’s a feature that Whitealso available and there is both indoor and Longworth, a mother of five, thought was outdoor seating,” White-Longworth says. important.

“We wanted to make life easier for busy moms with kids in the car. I know what a pain it is to unload small kids. Someone can go through the drive-through window and get a gallon of milk or other necessities.

Often-bought merchandise is staged close by, but we will run and get anything needed.

The only things we can’t sell at the drivethrough are lottery tickets and alcohol,” White-Longworth says.

Inside, the market sells many locally produced products. Available are goods from Indiana Soap Company, flowers from nearby florists and candles from Grey Cabin Candles. Other homegrown offerings include honey and bottled items such as St. Elmo’s Cocktail Sauce. Leo’s partners with 14 / SEPTEMBER 2021

“We wanted to do something different and unique. I have been a fan of kolaches for years and although there are a few places that sell kolaches, it needed to be brought to the Indianapolis area in a bigger way.

We went out to Texas, where they are very popular, and found the best kolache chef around and got his recipes. Kolaches are easy to travel with and they reheat well.

Each month we have a special. Our best seller is the traditional open with cream cheese and chocolate drizzle. We also sell a lot of them filled with stuffed pulled pork,” White-Longworth says.

Leo’s Market is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. However, the fuel pumps remain open all night. The eatery closes at 9 p.m., but

grab-and-go items are available to purchase any time. Choices include fresh cut fruits, salads, sandwiches, pastas and wraps.

Leo’s Rewards program allows customers to earn points and redeem them for rewards.

Members are eligible for special bonuses throughout the year. After registering the Leo’s Rewards card, points are earned for purchases either in the store or at the gas pumps. Points can then be used for money off on gallons of fuel or at the market and eatery.

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

“Leo’s is the outcome of years of thinking.

We want it to be an easier stop for people than a big box store. Our goal is to be

competitive with the everyday prices at grocery stores. We offer really good quality products at a good price. We want to help our customers conquer their day and do whatever we can to make it easier,” WhiteLongworth says.

Leo’s Market and Eatery is located at 11090 E 146th St in Noblesville. You can reach them by calling 317-703-3377. Visit their website to view their menu and order online at YourLeos.com.

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COLORFUL ENDEAVOR NOBLESVILLE LOCALS FIND SUCCESS IN THE CRAYON BIZ nationwide, and also create customized items. Recognition as an Etsy Design Award finalist out of 4.3 million contenders for the top 10 in the Kids Category in 2020 provides a gratifying reminder of how the business has grown.

“I was an art teacher in Lebanon for 10 years,” Lewis says. “During that time, I’d recycle all the nubs and stubs of crayons to make art supplies. The resulting bigger crayons were fun to use and great for the kids who couldn’t hold regular crayons.”

In 2007 Lewis created an Etsy shop. The platform was in its beginning stages, with a small community of makers and artisans.

Lewis became the first person to sell handmade crayons on Etsy. In 2014 she left her teaching job to devote her full attention to the business, and her side hustle became her only job.

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

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

crayon box.”

The crayons are colorful yet functional, and can serve as birthday presents, stocking stuffers or even graduation gifts.

Personalized name sets are also popular.

They come in a gift box and start at $19.95 for four letters. Each additional letter is $2 more. Another choice is Custom Name Stix, which are crayons with a name embossed on them. Prices begin at $89.95 for a set of four. Besides helping a child keep track of supplies, they make great favors for weddings or special events.

Multi Crayons at $16.95 and Crayon Stix for $17.95 are chunky, easy to grasp, and won’t roll off the table. Whimsical Jumbo Unicorn Horns begin at $21.95 for a set of three.

Adults love the Mini Donut Crayons at $19.95, which have been featured on Food Network and Rachael Ray’s Gift Guide.

The business has been featured in more than 150 publications and media outlets such as Midwest Living, Good Housekeeping and Us Weekly. Celebrities such as Beverley Mitchell and DeAnna Pappas Stagliano have purchased the unique crayons for their children. Lewis loves doing custom work for businesses and special events, and has done projects for Oprah Winfrey Network and Sephora.

“We are currently partnering with a

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

crayon for every ‘like’ we received on a social media post.”

For more info, visit Art2TheExtreme.com and etsy.com/shop/art2theextreme.

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PREVAIL’S 100 MEN ANNOUNCES MEN’S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT! Prevail’s 100 Men is pleased to announce the first annual Men’s Leadership Summit.

100 Men will host the first annual Men’s Leadership Summit on Saturday September 11, 2021 at the Cambria hotel in Westfield, IN from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. Breakfast and refreshments provided.

This leadership summit is specifically designed to inspire and mobilize men in breaking the traditional mold of what it means to be a male leader in the community. Attendees will learn the Web of Supports Model and how to engage in this interconnected system to better shape the community.

The Web of Support Model provides a clear and inspiring story that will help you understand the power of human connection and how your personal web serves as your safety net, filter, and launch pad. You will also learn the importance of anchoring

others around you to strengthen those you love and care about as we build a stronger, more connected community. Please join us for a fun and inspiring day as we explore the web story and understand the power of connection. Everyone needs a web!

Keynote Speakers include Kyle Miller, Director of Student Support & Counseling Services for Westfield Washington Schools and Mike Hall, Principal of Westfield Middle School, with Westfield Mayor Andy Cook MCing.

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RIDING FOR CHANGE

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

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

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

Farrell says he had ridden 21,455 miles by July 13.

“I decided to keep on riding to raise money for Faith in Deeds,” Farrell says. “I ride 50 “I have a passion for bicycling, and a passion to 70 miles a day, rain or shine, 250 miles a for helping other people, and I’ve found a week, and 1,000 miles a month.” great way to do both,” Farrell says.

Farrell says he had a lot of time to ride his bike last fall.

“My bike is a stainless-steel, light touring bike and it’s very comfortable,” he says.

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“I had a lot of vacation time at work, so I would take a half day off and ride my bike to get more miles in. I use the time on my bike to pray. I love that it is for such a great cause.

Faith in Deeds really needs a lot of help. The goal is to raise money to expand the facility, to accommodate more people.”

Farrell says Faith in Deeds rescues orphaned and abandoned children from India’s slums, and provides a safe and loving home for them. The children have suffered through neglect and child labor.

Faith in Deeds provides healthy food, medical care, education and other opportunities.

“These kids have been abused and abandoned, but they still have a positive attitude about so many things,” Farrell says. “They have also lived through severe poverty and the COVID pandemic, but they are engaged with their community and still take care of their spiritual needs.”

Farrell has also had Zoom calls with those at the orphanage.

“It keeps me going to have interaction with the staff and the kids at the orphanage,” he says. “It reminds me why I need to keep

going. So far we have raised over $6,400.”

Farrell credits Stanley and Imavex for doing important work with Faith in Deeds.

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“Gerald Stanley has been very committed to the organization, and he also belongs to Hands of Hope, a charity based in the Fishers and Noblesville area,” Farrell says.

Farrell adds that Hands of Hope teams with multiple children’s homes around the world, including Faith in Deeds.

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VISIT A LOCAL APPLE ORCHARD OR PUMPKIN PATCH. It isn’t fall without an apple cider slushie or pumpkin doughnut. Visit a local pumpkin patch and cider mill to stock up on fall treats, pick a pumpkin and enjoy family-friendly activities. Locations include Stuckey Farm Orchard & Cider Mill, Spencer Farm and Russell Farms Pumpkin Patch.

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

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You don’t want to miss fantastic fall festivals like Atlanta New Earth Festival (Sept. 25 – 26), Carmel International Arts Festival (Sept.

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

Fall is the season of “leaf peeping,” the unofficial term used to describe travelers who seek out fall foliage to view and photograph. Some of the best local spots to see the changing colors are Flat Fork Creek Park in Fishers, Potter’s Bridge Park in Noblesville and the Monon Trail.

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HEALTH SPOTLIGHT

FLU SHOT MYTHS DEBUNKED: FACT VERSUS FICTION

MYTH 3: FLU SHOTS CAN CAUSE THE FLU. Since 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Writer / Donna Bopp, infection preventionist at IU Health North Hospital

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

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

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

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

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

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

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BURNING BRIGHT THE LAMPLITER HELPS HAMILTON COUNTY RESIDENTS SHINE

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John DeWaal, co-owner of The Lampliter in Carmel with his wife Kim, says the couple started their business after seeing a need for lighting repairs where they live.

“In early 2018 I joined our homeowner association board, and there was a discussion about the fact that there was no reliable source to refer homeowners to for repair and replacement of yard lights,” DeWaal says. “Having been recently downsized from the corporate world, we decided that this may be a good opportunity to put my handyman and marketing skills to use.” replacement business, and he encouraged us to take the leap.”

DeWaal says the lighting business is a perfect fit for the couple.

DeWaal is thrilled that he made the leap.

“We had spent years fixing and remodeling houses, so there was no doubt about our capabilities, and after some research we discovered there was a definite void in the market,” he says. “We were also inspired by our neighbor who runs a mailbox repair and

He and Kim have dedicated themselves to making sure every client is completely satisfied with their work, and it has made the business highly successful. Many customers are so satisfied, they have done repeat business with The Lampliter.

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DeWaal notes that The Lampliter is central Indiana’s only professional lamppost and outdoor lighting service company.

He knows how important it is for a homeowner’s exterior to have the same curb appeal as the interior.

“The Lampliter is a full-service outdoor lighting company,” DeWaal says. “While we specialize in lamppost repair and replacement, we also install and service all

“The Lampliter is a full-service outdoor lighting company.

While we specialize in lamppost repair and replacement, we also install and service all types of outdoor lighting, including exterior wall lights and landscape lighting.”

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we partner with the homeowners associations to provide turnkey and reliable service for their homeowners,” DeWaal says. “We ensure that all HOA standards are adhered to, while also enhancing the beauty of their homes.”

DeWaal loves his work and enjoys having a family business.

“The best part of owning a family-operated business is the tight-knit community we have established in the workplace,” DeWaal says. “We have grown in our relationships as a family, and made a name for ourselves in Carmel and the greater Indianapolis area.

Finding the perfect balance of employees, family members and friends with the workhard, play-hard attitude is rare, but has been accomplished with The Lampliter crew.” types of outdoor lighting, including exterior wall lights and landscape lighting. We always ensure our work is complete, and that the lights we install and service are working to the customer’s satisfaction. We also offer a one-year warranty on our work.”

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

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

DeWaal’s goal is to be a customer’s preferred partner to ensure that homeowner association (HOA) standards are met.

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The Lampliter also offers high-quality maintenance.

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

The Lamplighter also offers a lot of specials.

“We offer seasonal promotions, as well as packages for featured products from top brands,” DeWaal says. “We recently had a special for our email list subscribers, which included a Ring Floodlight Cam giveaway to celebrate our third year of operation.”

DeWaal says he is extremely grateful to his loyal customers.

“We are very humbled as a company to get this time to express our love for our company, and say thank you to have supported our business over the years,” DeWaal says. “We really enjoy working with the many pleasant customers we have found along the way, and are looking forward to working with the new customers who put their trust in us.”

The Lampliter is located at 547 Industrial Drive in Carmel. For more info, call 317-827-0250 or visit thelampliter.com.

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“A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO WANT TO INVEST, WHETHER IT BE ON THEIR OWN OR THROUGH AN ADVISOR, NEVER TALK TO THE ACTUAL MONEY MANAGER THEMSELVES.” — TROY PATTON

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n 1998 Troy Patton started Frontier Financial Holdings, Inc., an integrated financial services company that quickly grew into one of the premier certified public accountant (CPA) and investment management services in the Midwest.

Offering investment services and managed portfolios, as well as lending, business consulting and traditional CPA services, Frontier grew to include 10 offices before he sold it in 2004. The following year, he founded The Archer Funds, a family of noload mutual funds.

Through the years he and his team of portfolio managers, John Rosebrough, CFA and Steven Demas, have launched six mutual funds - Balanced, Stock, Income, Dividend Growth, Focus, and Multi Cap. He describes the Balanced Fund as an efficient way to invest your money in a stock and bond approach to attempt to smooth out the ups and downs in your investment portfolio. A slow and steady fund is good for people who want to avoid the extreme

ups and downs of the market and prefer a smoother journey,” Patton adds.

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

daily approach to investing their clients’ money - and, for that matter, their own dollars.

“We invest in the very funds that we manage,” Patton says. “Our own money is in there, and that’s really important. It’s like people eating their own cooking. If they didn’t, wouldn’t you be leery to taste it?”

Having people understand their finances, and know what their financial plan is, are major factors in achieving financial success in life.

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

“We try to help people avoid paralysis by The team adheres to 10 core values in their analysis,” Patton says. “Lots of investors 30 / SEPTEMBER 2021

can’t focus on the endgame, but we’ll get you there in three simple steps - savings, investments and spending.”

It helps to have a trusted advisor you can count on, because there are more than 15,000 mutual funds to choose from, making it easy to get overwhelmed and confused.

companies with Ernst & Young and likes to focus on balance sheets and cash flow.

“Income statements aren’t always accurate, but cash flow and balance sheets generally are,” he says.

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

He explains it the following way - in the world of real estate, the most vital “We do a little bit of everything,” Patton component of property is location, location, says. “We aren’t great salespeople. We’re location. In the world of investments, it’s great communicators.” cash flow, cash flow, cash flow.

“We want to help get you invested in Part of that communication includes sharing something you feel comfortable holding,” “Those tenets to investing are very insights every quarter on their website at Patton says. “Oftentimes people think important,” says Patton, who has found thearcherfunds.com. they are aggressive until the market gets that the number-one factor most clients are aggressive with them, and then they realize focused on is their health.

“We put information out there that we they aren’t.” think is prudent to our current clients as Health and wellness tie into finances, as well as potential clients,” says Patton, who Patton and his colleagues try to determine enjoys working in his current field because what their clients can stomach when it comes people often want to be sure they have the to investments, because markets will typically financial well-being to take care of whatever he likes knowing that he’s helping people create a positive outcome for their financial fluctuate. Though folks will try to predict the health issues may come their way. For highs and lows, very few get it right. That’s clients who aren’t yet considering health, life. “We’re helping future generations build Patton’s team directs them to it. wealth and assets.” why the key is investing over time.

“You want to be Rip Van Winkle where you put it away, go to sleep, wake up five years later and there’s a high likelihood that it’ll be higher than when you invested,” Patton says with a chuckle.

Patton is a CPA who used to audit public

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

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as well as five Canadian Provinces, Mexico, New Zealand, and Australia, all at the finals.

To qualify for the finals, the contestant must be in the top four in points for his state. This year I qualified for my second Nationals High School Finals Rodeo. I made it in the calf roping and steer wrestling, where I ended up placing second in both of those events for the state of Indiana.”

Bourdon had been around horses his whole life.

“I grew up riding horses since I was a young kid, and I would go to to barrel shows,” he says. “I actually took a break from horses altogether for a few years. Between fourth and fifth grade, I quit riding horses, and just focused on playing baseball, but my family continued to run barrel horses.”

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points, and second place is nine points, and so on and so fourth.”

The Indiana High School Rodeo Association has ten rodeos a year to accumulate those points.

“After the last rodeo of the year, the rodeo secretaries add up all the points you earned throughout the year in each event,” Bourdon says. “The cowboy with the most “(I won) the all around (competition), accumulated points will be the all around which is the crown jewel of rodeo,” Bourdon champion. This year, I competed in calf says. “It’s the most prestigious title the roping, steer wrestling, and team roping.” rodeo world gives out. Each event I compete in, I gain points for that event, and the Bourdon went on to The National Finals, number of points is dependent on placing.” the largest youth rodeo in the world.

Bourdon explained that “first place is ten

“There’s 43 states (at the National Finals),

Bourdon eventually came back to his love for rodeo.

“One day, during the summer leading into my sixth grade year, we were at a barrel show, and they had a rodeo outside. While my family was running inside, I stayed outside all day long to watch.”

He was hooked again.

“Rodeo has always been in my blood,” he says. “My mom grew up high school rodeoing for Indiana, and my grandpa, her dad, rodeoed semi professionally.”

Bourdon loves the camaraderie of the sport.

“I have lots of families that I rodeo with that I consider part of my family, and they consider me part of theirs,” he says. “All the parents keep an eye on each other’s kids, and always take care of them. Whenever I’d have a problem with a horse or a truck, someone has always offered to let me ride their horse, or even borrow their truck to get to the rodeo. It’s truly hard to describe without understanding what that feels like. It’s great to know, however, that I don’t just have my parents there to help, but I have the whole Indiana High School Rodeo Association (INHSRA) to help me whenever I’m in a pinch.”

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Bourdon does not play any other sports.

“I lift weights in the gym daily, because I consider that just as important as practicing roping calves or throwing steers in the practice pen,” he says. “For fun, I go hunting and fishing whenever I have some free time. My freshman and sophomore year, I played Varsity Football at Sheridan, but decided not to play my junior year.”

Bourdon noted that he does his best to stay involved wherever he can.

“I am a Class of 2022 representative for Sheridan High School,” he says. “I am the Treasurer for the Sheridan FFA Chapter.

I also sit on the Hamilton County Relay For Life committee. I do my best to stay involved and be a leader.”

Bourdon says he wouldn’t mind eventually moving to another state, but probably not out west.

“The only time Bourdon has been out west was for my National Junior High Finals, during my eight grade year,” he says. “We were in Huron, South Dakota. During my senior year for the High School Finals, I’ll be in Gillette, Wyoming. I don’t really plan on moving out west. If school takes me there, or if any career takes me there, then sure, I don’t have a problem with it. I’d rather move to Oklahoma or Texas.”

Bourdon also hopes to go to college in the south.

“I hope I can go to college somewhere south, and have the opportunity to go to college rodeo,” he says. “Right now, the three schools catching my eye include University Tennessee Martin, Missouri Valley, or Northwestern Oklahoma State in Alva, Oklahoma. When college is all said and done, I want to walk out and have a veterinarian degree and specialize in radiology. I’m not sure on my undergraduate academic pathway, as far as if I’ll do a pre- vet, or (pursue) a biology/chemistry degree.”

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THE WANDERING PEACOCK PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF ARTISTIC OUTLETS Writer / Megan Arszman Photographer / Jubilee Edgell

Just over nine years ago, Erin O’Rear finally gave in to a dream she had. After graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in pottery, she worked as a restaurant server until she was approached about opening her own pottery studio in Westfield. She was asked about a potential name for her studio, and three words came to mind after repeating them three times, three years ago.

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“It’s interesting when people ask me how I got the name The Wandering Peacock,” O’Rear says. “I woke up one morning from a dream repeating those words three times. I decided that if I were to ever have my own rock band or art gallery, I’d call it The Wandering Peacock. I don’t sing, so it only made sense to name my studio that.

I remembered those words for three years

before I opened.”

At her current location, the multiple rooms allow for plenty of flexibility and opportunities for O’Rear, her teachers and their students.

The Fall 2021 calendar will see the inclusion of Art Exploration after-school classes.

These classes will run for six weeks and focus on two-dimensional art. Alex Mobley is a recent addition to The Wandering Peacock and will lead young minds in exploring many facets of art.

“We had summer camps that focused on two-dimensional art, and typically the fall and winter sees a transition to more pottery and three-dimensional-based art, but with Alex as part of the staff, we can continue our focus on two-dimensional art,” O’Rear says.

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One of the studios within the building on Jersey Street houses seven pottery wheels, allowing for birthday parties and gatherings in the Creation Room with O’Rear. Mobley’s hand-building classes provide additional options for working with clay.

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“We have lots of fun, new ideas to offer at the shop, and I’m really excited about the Art Exploration classes,” O’Rear says. “We did a trial run last fall with two different classes and everyone loved it.”

Within the Art Exploration classes, students will get to work with watercolor paints, charcoal, black canvas and more.

“Pottery is my background and what I specialize in, but Alex has such a vast mind for the two-dimensional art, she’s a wonderful addition to helping increase our artistic reach,” O’Rear says.

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Contact us at lennarind@lennar.com Pursuant to the Fair Housing Act, this housing is intended for occupancy by at least one person 55 years of age or older per home, although the occupants of a limited number of the homes may be younger. Within this limited number, one member of the household must be 45 years or older with no one in permanent residence under 19 years of age. Existing and proposed amenities for the community are subject to changes, substitutions and/or deletions without notice. Lennar makes no representation or guarantee that the community or any amenities will be built out as currently planned. Please see your New Home Consultant and home purchase agreement for actual features designated as an Everything’s Included feature, additional information, disclosures, and disclaimers relating to your home and its features.

Elevations of a home may vary and we reserve the right to substitute and /or modify design and materials, in our sole opinion and without notice. Please see your actual home purchase agreement for additional information, disclosures and disclaimers related to the home and its features. Stated dimensions and square footage are approximate and should not be used as representation of the home’s precise or actual size. Any statement, verbal or written, regarding “under air” or “finished area” or any other description or modifier of the square footage size of any home is a shorthand description of the manner in which the square footage was estimated and should not be construed to indicate certainty. Garage sizes may vary from home to home and may not accommodate all vehicles. Features, amenities, floor plans, elevations, square footage and designs vary per plan and community and are subject to changes or substitution without notice. Lennar makes no guarantee as to the availability of homes within the price ranges set forth above. Price subject to change without notice. Visit Lennar.com or see a Lennar New Home Consultant for further details and important legal disclaimers. This is not an offer in states where prior registration is required. Void where prohibited by law. This advertisement provided by Lennar Indianapolis located at 11555 N. Meridian Street, Suite 400, Carmel, IN 46032. Copyright © 2021 Lennar Corporation Lennar, the Lennar logo and the Everything’s Included logo are U.S. registered service marks or service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Date: 08/2021 LNIND892

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SEPTEMBER 11

CUISINE.CONNECT. CULTURE.

Explore diverse arts, entertainment, traditions and food from all over the world at the City of Westfield’s inaugural Cuisine.

Connect.Culture. festival. Our main stage will feature local talent, showcasing their heritage through song, dance and apparel.

In addition to enjoying performances and sampling diverse cuisines, you’ll be able to discover the traditions, crafts, products and games from other countries. We hope you will plan to bring your family and enjoy this wonderful multi-cultural event!

ONLINE ORDERING AVAILABLE AT www.jansvillagepizza.com

SEPTEMBER EVENTS AT BLACKHAWK WINERY Fridays at 6:30 pm

9/3

Summer Pairings: The Mulligans 9/4 Music with Bomar and Ritter 9/8 Yoga on the Vine 9/10 Summer Pairings: Pop Rock Heroes 9/11 Traminette & Vignoles: Grape Harvest: A Bucket List Event - Music with Eric and Mike

9/12 Red Grape Harvest: A Bucket List Event 9/18 Sheridan & Chambourcin Grape Harvest: A Bucket List Event - Music with Just Steve 9/19 Catawba Grape Harvest: A Bucket List Event 9/25 Music with Heart to Heart 9/26 Read Between the Vines: Book Club with Author, Steve Cain

offering dine-in, delivery and carryout

• take and bake options available • beer, wine and ice cream all you can eat lunch buffet starting at $10.75

party room for large groups

Check out all of our harvest events online www.blackhawkwinery.com

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