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My Introduction to Fox Hunting & Tom Santelli | Neil Lucas

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Dealing With Dyslexia

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Lemonade Stand Entrepreneurs | Jami Marsh

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Home Town Hoopster Brad Stevens Talks About Growing Up in Zionsville | Ray Compton

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Meet Cynthia Young, New Executive Director of Sullivan Munce | Wynne & Neil Lucas

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Welcome to Zionsville community newsletter!

Welcome to the first issue of the Zionsville Community Newsletter! This magazine joins the TownePost network of community newsletters and websites which is made up of the atGeist.com, atFishers.com, atCarmel.com, and atCenterGrove.com publications. For those unfamiliar with the TownePost network of newsletters, it all started with the creation of the Geist Community Newsletter nine years ago this month. The first issue was a black and white photocopied newsletter with a whopping 6 pages of local material. The idea behind the creation of atGeist.com was always to enhance a sense of community for the local residents. While the form of the newsletter has evolved greatly, the original objective has not changed.

The Zionsville Community Newsletter (www.atZionsville. com), like the other TownePost publications, will focus on what we like to call “hyper-local” content. In other words, our stories will be about Zionsville people, businesses, school happenings, charities, and events. In addition, we hope that you, the residents of the Zionsville community, continue to be strong contributors to the content that you will see in upcoming issues. For example, local State Farm Agent Ron Schulte was the one who suggested that we do the Brad Stevens story. The suggestion for the Purdue Petes story came from Peggy Rohrman, an avid Purdue fan and the branch manager of the Downtown Old National Bank.

Anyone with story ideas or who would like to contribute to this newsletter as a writer, please feel free to send an email to Tom@atZionsville.com.

In addition to this printed newsletter, we intend to have a very active web presence. Please check out our atZionsville. com website where you will find copies of the stories that appear in the print edition along with photos not appearing in the magazine. In addition, by “liking” the articles on the website you can share them with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. Through the atZionsville.com website, you can post events for the online calendar on TownePost.com that will potentially be included in the printed issue. Also, follow us on Twitter @atZionsville and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/atZionsville.

Thank you to the many Zionsville residents who have already contributed greatly to this initial issue and to the many who have so graciously welcomed us to Zionsville.

We look forward to making the Zionsville Community Newsletter your newsletter!

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| Brent Bordeaux . Photography | Freddie Kelvin A Saturday night, Patrick’s Kitchen and Drinks, Zionsville.

You walk in: the soft wood atmosphere is cozy yet open, both welcoming and relaxing; the bar is lively, full, yet with old-friend familiarity; the wall sconces snap a crystal glint from a pair of crisply-chilled Martinis drifting by on a tray; guests at window-side tables look out onto the yesteryear brick charm of Main Street but also onto Patrick’s front terrace, waiting with its planters and picket fencing, seemingly poised in spring thought, dining al fresco, a lingering bottle of wine under warm evening stars.

Until winter leaves us, however, the fireplace in the dining room will have to flicker its own ambient dining magic, and it surely does. You’re at once glad to be here, and yet somehow already wanting to come back.

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The impression is of being in good, capable hands; a place well thought through, each point of detail brought forth simply from the giving desire of doing so. But when talking with Patrick Mullen and his wife, Beth Dickerson, co-owners of Patrick’s Kitchen, a deeper story comes into focus: “Oh the love of what we do,” says Beth, “is still here and has been from the beginning. We couldn’t continue the effort otherwise. And we’re finally becoming what we’ve dreamed of being. But what you’re experiencing today is truly here by the generosity and faith in us from our guests, the Zionsville community itself.”

but regulars adored the new intimacy; winter gave way to spring, and business was thriving. Then late one night last June, a fire broke out outside the Brick Street Inn. Luckily, the majority of damage came from smoke, but Patrick’s Kitchen was not able to reopen again until mid October.

“Looking back, though,” says Patrick, “that reopening marked a true new phase for us. That’s when Roger came.”

Chef Roger Duran’s list of culinary accolades, awards, and appointments is long: he is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, New York) and is currently vice president of the American Culinary Federation, Indianapolis Chapter. His global travels bring ethnoPatrick’s Kitchen’s first incarnation in Zionsville’s Boone cultural as well as classical Village Shopping Center, June of 2007, opened to glowing reviews “Oh the love of what we do,” says Beth, “is cooking and spicing techniques to contemporary fusion cuisine. and a groundswell of business. But still here and has been from the beginning.

Patrick’s Kitchen’s time-honored the ensuing nationwide recession began to take its toll. Patrick and We couldn’t continue the effort otherwise. slogan is “comfort food with a twist,” and time-honored Patrick’s Beth reflect. “The initial buildout And we’re finally becoming what we’ve Kitchen favorites such as the took far longer than expected. dreamed of being. But what you’re experi- pulled pork (home smoked!), Sales needed to be higher right off the bat for us to survive. Then the encing today is truly here by the generosity nachos, and the spinach-artichoke remain; but Chef Duran economy tanked. Friends sensed and faith in us from our guests, the Zions- torta, brings the twist. our struggle. Out of nowhere, ville community itself.” a regular suggested purchasing “Let’s face it,” he says, “who a hefty gift card from us. Then goes up into the Andes Mountains to learn from a centuryanother offered. And another. They trusted in what we were old woman traditional preparations of Peruvian pork?” To trying to do; they wanted us to pull through. It was deeply wit, Duran’s spin on the classic Osso Bucco has already touching.” generated a local following — a must try. His menu is seasonally driven, with many items changing monthly — Fall of 2011, Patrick’s Kitchen faced a looming crossroads: more food fun for us. He’s even willing to improvise, within sign another 5-year lease or vacate. “We wanted to stay reason. “If you don’t see it, I’ll make it! Well!” in Zionsville — home our entire married life — but we couldn’t stay where we were. We were paying for more “Give our guests what they want, how they want it,” says space than we needed. We’d built a good reputation, but we needed better exposure, more curb appeal.” Beth adds, “But Beth, “with an accommodating range of price points. A BLT with a top-flight Cabernet? No problem. The best rib-eye we also had to find a space that was restaurant-operation ready. We couldn’t afford either a rebuild or the down time.” in town and a glass of house Merlot? Fine. You’ll find no pretention here.” Her wine list is trim yet versatile, with And time was running out. gems, many by the glass, you’ll likely not find nearby. The Valley of the Moon Pinot Blanc, with peach undertones and “We looked and looked; we were very down. And then a bright minerality, is one such find. Paired with Duran’s take regular of ours, a realtor, suggested the front space of the on Chilean sea bass, simply sublime.

Brick Street Inn on Main. We couldn’t believe it. It was ideal.” With just days before the old lease expired, the new From the beginning, Patrick’s Kitchen has also been deal was signed. But how do you move an entire restaurant synonymous with “good beer culture.” I caught up with – every cooler, keg, oven, table, chair, stockpot — in just Patrick at the recent Noble of Indiana fund-raising event, three days? “That was the true miracle,” says Patrick. “Our loyal staff, friends and regulars came out, volunteering their where Patrick’s Kitchen was volunteering time and homecooked food. “A good beer culture,” he says, “means time, trucks, and hands. Both ends of the move. Electrical offering outstanding craft brews and serving them correctly. work, plumbing, everything. The community helped us This means using correct vessels, a calibrated nitrogen reopen.” blender and glycol chiller, so that optimum freshness to your glass is ensured. With so many brewers these days, it’s easy A smaller dining area meant the occasional wait for a table, april 2013

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to have a big selection. Ah, but is it a good one? We listen to our customers and suppliers. We find the rarer, exceptional products people want.” Still, Patrick’s Kitchen has perhaps the highest ratio of taps to seats around. “That’s why we come,” say locals Candy and Mark Riggins, back at Patrick’s Kitchen. “Small-town hospitality, the incredible selection of craft beers, and fantastic menu items to match.” This night they paired Flat 12’s Pogue’s Run Porter, rich in dark coffee notes, with the hedonic Chocolate Volcano. Zow!

Patrick’s Kitchen & Drinks Co-Owner, Patrick Mullen

Patrick’s Kitchen is ready for spring, with live music Wednesdays on the terrace, Mother’s Day Brunch, monthly wine-tasting dinners, and much more. Watch for the MK Ultra and Zippy the Pink Martinis.

Patrick’s Kitchen also caters private events such as showers, graduations, and rehearsal dinners in the rustic banquet rooms at the Brick Street Inn. Hurry, though, as popular slots fill quickly.

“We try continually to give back, any way we can,” says Beth, “to this community who’s given so much of themselves to us.” It shows in everything Patrick’s Kitchen does.

Visit Patrickskitchen.com for more information, and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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My Introduction to Fox Hunting & Tom Santelli | Neil Lucas I recently had the distinct pleasure of meeting Tom Santelli, president of the Traders Point Hunt Club. My introduction to Tom came through a mutual friend, local Zionsville artist Freddie Kelvin. I mentioned to Freddie that a goal of this magazine is to include stories that reflect all the varied interests in the Zionsville community.

It also seemed fairly obvious that the equine community is a big part of the Zionsville community. I admitted to Freddie that, despite growing up on a farm, I knew next to nothing about horses.

After a series of emails and a phone call, and without having met personally, Tom graciously invited my wife and me to an annual event at the Traders Point Hunt Club. This black tie soiree was known as the “Croppers Party.”

Without hesitation, I told Tom that my wife and I would love to attend the “Croppers Party,” although neither of us had any idea what a “cropper” was or, for that matter, what the Trader’s Point Hunt Club was really about.

After some cursory internet research I learned, to my great surprise, that the Traders Point Hunt Club is essentially a club which organizes fox hunts. Being dedicated “Downton Abbey” watchers, my wife and I could only imagine that Tom must surely be the modern-day version of Lord Grantham.

Upon arriving at the “Croppers Party,” we finally met Tom. He looked remarkably regal in his bright red riding coat with tails and vest. However, the “croppers,” as I quickly learned, were more “Survivor: Zionsville” than “Downton Abbey.” Tom quickly explained that the “croppers” were an exclusive group – or “tribe” – within the club. Membership in this exclusive group was earned by incurring the indignity of having fallen off your horse or “having dismounted your horse without permission” during the hunt season. Surviving a fall from a 1,500-pound horse traveling at over 30 miles an hour can be a harrowing experience, thus creating a sense of community for those who have fallen.

It’s no wonder that Tom refers to fox hunting as an “adrenaline sport.”

Tom’s interest in riding does not stop at the “Croppers Party.” As the president of the Traders Point Hunt Club, Tom coordinates the 30-40 volunteers required to put on the Traders Point Charity Horse Show every August. Tom takes pride in the fact that the TPCHS is one of the top five horse shows in the country. It is also the only one that donates its proceeds to charity.

Recently, Tom took on a new and interesting challenge of training a young horse named Lady Biera.

This horse is an 8 year old with an impressive pedigree. High Scope, a horse that placed fifth in the Sydney Olympics, sired it. It was also only one of five horses to double clear in stadium and cross-country. Given that the name “Lady Biera” is Celtic for “Ice Princess,” this may be one of Tom’s greatest challenges.

Throughout my time with him, I quickly realized that Tom Santelli is a far cry from Lord Grantham. Tom’s life story is significantly more interesting than any fictional lord. Having grown up in a middle class family in Toledo, APRIL 2013

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creating the plasma digital screen that was an integral part of the development of the ATM machine. Tom has also been contracted by the U.S. Post Office to develop their self-closing box. The USPS also recruited Tom to develop a system that kills anthrax and other bacteria to prevent the spread of disease through the mail. Furthermore, if you have eaten a hamburger recently at McDonalds, that burger was shipped to that McDonalds in special hightech packaging developed by Tom. In addition to these achievements, Tom has held 14 patents over the years.

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Ohio, Tom’s love of riding came from his parents “packing him off” to a YMCA summer camp in Michigan at the age of ten. During the many summers at the camp, Tom’s passion for riding, as well as his expertise, grew quickly. By age 14, he was running the riding programs at the camp. Tom continued to be involved in

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the camp until his twenties.

In addition to being an avid rider, Tom is also an accomplished inventor. With a degree in biochemistry and an MBA from Bowling Green State University, Tom has worked on the development of many new products over the years.

Early in his career, he worked on

After having worked for large corporations for over 30 years, in which he moved 23 times, Tom grew tired of the gypsy lifestyle.

Tom settled in Zionsville and started his own company, The Technology Group, in 2004. When asked what this organization does, Tom explained that it is involved in developing new products. Sometimes the new products

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come from a request by a company like the U.S. Post Office, while other times they are simply problem solutions Tom has conceived. Tom is currently working on developing solutions to make our homes more sustainable.

Unlike the fictional characters on “Downton Abbey,” Tom was not born into the majesty of royal blood.

Instead, Tom managed to create his own grandeur through his hard work and dedication. Tom is a man of many titles. To limit him to the title of “inventor” would be inadequate.

Through my time spent with him, I began to understand not only a little more about a certain community within Zionsville, but also about a wonderful real character within it.

The Traders Point Hunt Club does not hunt live foxes, but does what is called as a “drag hunt”. Essentially, a box containing fox scent is dragged by a horse to produce a scent trail which the hounds and the hunters follow.

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Today, I know that at least 20% of the population has dyslexia. This means that at least one of your friends, family members, or coworkers is currently dealing with dyslexia and its challenges.

For almost a quarter of a century, the Dyslexia Institute of Indiana (DII) has existed to serve children, adolescents, and adults with specific learning disabilities. Beginning with the student at the center, DII serves elements of the community that touch the life of the student. DII provides skills, services, and strategies that enable individuals to attain their full potential by learning to manage the challenges of dyslexia and benefit from its advantages.

As a person who has dyslexia, I can share that it has affected my life in many subtle ways. As a child with what today has been identified as a mild level of dyslexia, there were many issues that were difficult for me in the learning process. I knew I was capable, but some simple tasks were overly complicated for reasons I did not understand at that time in my life, as the word “dyslexia” had not been entered into the diagnostic world of learning disabilities.

Math was hard and complicated. Transposing numbers and memorizing formulas was overwhelming. Studying another language was difficult, and sounding out unfamiliar words didn’t work for me as, at that time, I didn’t have the learning tools to work through the sounds and pronunciation necessary to master this task. If I heard it pronounced correctly, I had to memorize the sound and repeat it out loud over and over again. Although my grades were usually in the A’s and B’s, my timed test scores did not match my ability to show that I, indeed, knew the subject. It took me longer to whip through a 30-minute paper test than the other kids. I have to admit, in those early days before dyslexia had a name, I always felt that in certain subjects I simply could not compete with other kids. Years later, when the connection to this learning

The term dyslexia refers to a cluster of systems that result in people having difficulty with specific language skills, particularly reading, spelling, written expression, and pronouncing words. Other problems experienced by individuals with dyslexia include: • Learning to speak • Organizing written and spoken language • Learning letters and their sounds • Memorizing number facts • Spelling • Reading • Learning a foreign language • Correctly doing math operations It’s important to note that not all individuals who exhibit these systems are dyslexic. Formal testing is the only way to confirm a diagnosis of suspected dyslexia.

The following information serves as a guideline for recognizing systems that might be related to this learning disability. Signs of dyslexia in young, preschool children include talking later than expected, a slowness to add new words, difficulty rhyming, and trouble following multistep directions. After a child begins school, the signs of dyslexia include:

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• Difficulty reading single words, such as a word on a flashcard • Difficulty learning the connection between letters and sounds • Confusing small words, such as “at” and “to” • Letter reversals, such as “d” for “b” • Word reversals, such as “tip” for “pit” • Inserting or deleting small words like “not” Having one of these signs does not mean your child has dyslexia; many children reverse letters before the age of 7. But, if several signs exist and reading problems persist, or if you have a family history of dyslexia, you may want to have your child evaluated. The earlier a parent sees what might be a presenting problem with their child’s learning ability, the better.

Many years ago when I was a child, I couldn’t exactly explain why I had trouble with certain elements of learning. Today with the wonderful research and commitment of DII, children have the tools for learning and accomplishing tasks that were beyond my time. What a blessing this is!

This article was submitted by an anonymous student from the Dyslexia Institute of Indiana (DII).

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Through this program, students increase their knowledge and understanding of phonics and spelling, improve their study skills, and – most rewarding – improve their ability to read independently. Testing is comprised of a complete educational evaluation consisting of a comprehensive battery of standardized tests and takes approximately 4 hours. Testing at DII helps individuals to understand their learning strengths and needs and is done by a Certified School Psychologist.

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| Wynne Lucas hat is it about Zionsville that allows this small town to produce two great Purdue Petes? The answer may never be revealed, but one thing can be for certain: Zionsville has managed to produce two men perfect for the status and prestige that comes with being a West Lafayette icon – the Purdue Pete.

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For those of you who do not know them, allow me to introduce the two men behind the head of Purdue’s famous mascot. Senior Andrew Walters and junior Paul Gabor both grew up in Zionsville. In fact, they grew up down the street from one another, riding the same bus and attending the same school. Paul, the son of Marta and George Gabor, is currently an Accounting major in the Krannert School of Management. Andrew, the son of Robert and Michelle Walters, is also graduating from the Krannert School of Management, but with a degree in Management. Although friends at an early age, Andrew and Paul drifted apart in high school, only to run into each other in February of 2011, when both decided, independently, to attend the callouts for the new Purdue mascots.

For Andrew, the path to mascothood was much more determined than Paul. Practice came from being a mascot at Verizon Music Center(now Klipsch), dressing as the Taco Bell mascot at summer concerts. Here, he managed to make many fans from the patrons of Dave Mathews Band concerts.

In addition to creating fans at summer concerts, Andrew has been the substitute mascot for Blue, the Colts’ mascot. According to Andrew, the role of Purdue Pete was one that he had been preparing for quite some time. He went into the callouts determined to come out a mascot.

Opposite of that mindset was Paul, who decided to tryout after talking to a few of his fraternity brothers.

Going into tryouts with a semirehearsed Kanye West skit, Paul managed to excel in the two-day interview process.

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Although both men went into the callout process with different mind sets, both have reached the same conclusion: being Purdue Pete has

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Paul Gabor at a home Purdue Football game.

been a great opportunity, one that they do not take for granted. Both men are clearly passionate about their roles as Purdue’s mascot, as well as the friends they have made through the journey. With a strong alumni base, the relationships among past and present Purdue Petes are strong and supportive.

As I soon realized, being a Purdue Pete is not an easy task. With twice weekly workouts, as well as a multitude of other events to attend, Andrew and Paul and the other two Purdue Petes are considered to be Purdue Athletes. They have the same standards to uphold as the other student athletes, standards that were clearly exemplified during my time spent with Andrew and Paul. I gained an even greater respect for these young men when I found out they perform not only at Purdue athletic events, but also at private receptions set up throughout the state.

As for what it’s like being inside the head of the highly-regarded Purdue mascot, Paul made the contrast clear. Paul explained that as Purdue Pete, you are instantly recognized by thousands of adoring fans. Yet as soon as the mascot attire is put away, it is important to put away the “Purdue Pete swagger” as well. Apparently, Paul and Andrew just don’t receive the same amount of cheering and adoration without the Purdue Pete attire.

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For information about having Purdue Pete attend a private function, email Steve Solberg, Spirit Squad Coordinator & Head Cheer/Mascot Coach, Purdue University at ssolberg@purdue.edu.

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encourage them to “spend, save, and share” their profits.

As the potential customer approached the bright, citrusygreen lemonade stand, Ben and Colleen signaled to Mom to hit ‘play’ on the boom box and out came the twangy-sounds of “Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy,” their theme song. The song, coupled with their winning smiles and persuasive sales pitch, sealed the deal. Not only did they sell two cups of lemonade, but the customer left a generous tip to reward them for their ingenuity and great customer service.

Brought to the area in 2010 by local inventor and entrepreneur Scott Jones, Lemonade Day is inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. Ben and Colleen were among the 15,000 kids in the nine-county region who participated last year. And these Zionsville kids are tough competitors. Last year, they placed second in the Lemonade Day Best Business Contest, one of several contests and workshops offered through the program, after earning a whopping $470 on Lemonade Day. What’s more, they actually covered their own start-up costs with Lemonade Day profits from the previous year. Thus, no loans or outside investors needed. Yeah, these kids are good.

Ben and Colleen are veteran participants of Lemonade Day, a free Greater Indianapolis area initiative that teaches kids how to start, own, and operate their own business: a lemonade stand. Kids sign up, get a backpack with the “Entrepreneur’s Workbook” inside, and they work through 14 lessons in entrepreneurship. Kids ultimately open up shop and set up their lemonade stands on one single day in May – Saturday, May 18, this year. They sell lemonade, turn a profit (we hope), and keep the money. We teach and

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They stood over his shoulder, literally, and told him exactly how they wanted it to look. Then they created t-shirts. Jon’s brother, a musician, recorded their theme song. The whole family worked on building and embellishing the lemonade stand. One of the more important decisions Ben and Colleen made last year was choosing the charity to which they would donate a portion of their profits. They chose Riley Children’s Hospital in honor of their friend who suffers from juvenile arthritis.

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Ben and Colleen are participating in Lemonade Day again this year, along with nearly 20,000 kids across the nine-county region. They are kids to watch. I can’t wait to see what they do next.

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Brad stevens Home Town Hoopster Talks: Growing Up in Zionsville

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slayed nationally-ranked Gonzaga.

During his glistening coaching tenure at Butler, Brad Stevens and his Bulldogs have landed on the right side of the scoreboard when it comes to game-winning, final-seconds baskets.

But lodged in the memory of the 36-year-old Stevens is another lastsecond shot that left him devastated as a sophomore at Zionsville High School. “We were playing Lebanon in the Sectional finals,” remembered Stevens, “and we lost at the buzzer. I can’t remember the kid’s name from Lebanon, but he was left-handed and he made a shot to beat us. That had to be my worst memory at Zionsville.”

The Butler Legion remembers gamewinning three pointers from Zach Hahn and A.J. Graves in nail-biting, finalbreath triumphs in the early days of the Stevens watch. In Hawaii this season, the Bulldogs knocked out Marquette on a horn-beating three pointer from Rontei Clarke. But perhaps the most talked about heart-stopping, down-tothe-last-second winning basket during the Stevens tour came in December when a Roosevelt Jones basket sent Hinkle Fieldhouse into frenzy as Butler

But that was a rare downer for Stevens during his days growing up in the land of the Eagles in the neatly-attired suburban Indianapolis community in Boone County. “I loved growing up in Zionsville,” Stevens fondly recalled.

The Zionsville chapter for Stevens started in 1979 when the three-year-old and his parents moved to Indiana from Greenville, South Carolina. The family landed in Zionsville’s Colony Woods neighborhood. Father Mark became an orthopedic surgeon at Ortho Indy and mother Jan took a position as a professor at IUPUI. And the younger Stevens? He enjoyed the life of riding his bicycle, playing basketball, and hanging out with his young friends. And the safety net of Zionsville provided Stevens with a backdrop that made it seem as if the Ward Cleaver family from Leave It to Beaver had left Hollywood and moved to Indiana. All that was missing was Wally, the older brother.

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An early key crossroads for Stevens came when he turned eight. His mother provided a new basketball hoop. But even that valued gift did not stop Stevens from gathering with friends at the basketball court in the back yard of neighbor Brandon Monk. Complete with free throw and three-point lines and glass backboards, the future Eagle teammates had their original home court.

loss to Brownsburg diminished the accomplishments of that March week for Stevens, who scored 97 points in his senior season’s Sectional tournament.

“We were all on the same page,” said Stevens. “We wanted to win the Sectional. The Sectional championship was my best time in high school.”

But the back yard gang at Monk’s would sprout in age and size and would march on to Zionsville High School and the legendary Zionsville High School Varsity Gym.

“It (Zionsville) was a great place,” Stevens said. “I had great friends growing up. I still keep in touch with them. We would play basketball, then get on our bicycles and go to the Dairy Queen. I wouldn’t trade those days in Zionsville for anything.”

“It was straight out of a movie, just like the gymnasium in Hoosiers,” Stevens said. “It could hold 3,000 fans and the seating went all around the floor. It was like the fans were in the game with you.”

And the Eagle fandom enjoyed what they witnessed from Stevens, Monk, and others. Zionsville ended a 10-year Sectional drought when it eliminated Southmont, North Montgomery, and host Lebanon. Not even a regional

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Q Do you still have your high school letter jacket?

A If I do, it is in a box. I haven’t worn it since high school.

Q When was the first time you dunked?

A When we got the adjustable goal for my son. I can dunk if I lower it to eight feet.

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The victory celebration spilled over into the locker room after the championship game when Mark Stevens lived up to a promise made to his son and teammates. The older Stevens volunteered to have his head shaved if the Eagles won the Sectional.

So long hair, dad. And goodbye Zionsville High School, son.

After setting four school records – season scoring average (26.8), career points (1,508), assists (491), and three pointers (138) – a college career was calling. A deadly and long-range shooter (high school coach Dave Zollman noted that when Stevens walked into a gym he was within his range), Stevens respected his playing shortcomings.

He respected the scouting reports that he was missing the skills to play for his childhood favorite, Indiana. Thus, the Stevens journey continued at DePauw, a Division III contingent.

“I could come off screens and score,” said Stevens, who repeatedly urged point-guard Monk to watch for his opening. “I was a scoring guard. But I wasn’t very good on defense.”

The idols were those with shooting skills. Included in that list was Indiana’s Steve Alford, Pacer Reggie Miller, and another Hoosier, Jay Edwards, “who made every clutch shot he ever took.”

And Brad Stevens has converted almost every clutch play in his coaching life at Butler. There were the two Final Four appearances.

The victory over No. 1 Indiana this season. And another 20-plus victory season in 2012-13. Success seems to be his shadow.

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frequent instances in which local residents walk in and tell her, “I have lived in Zionsville for twenty years and have no idea what you do here.”

Young’s qualifications set her apart from the rest, making her the perfect candidate in the attainment of this goal.

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Success came for Young when she was hired to design the interiors of over 30 corporate suites at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Here, she designed suites for BMW of North America and PPG Industries.

As the new executive director of the Sullivan Munce Cultural Center, Cynthia Young is focused on expanding the Center’s reach beyond its traditional audience. Young’s goal is to make the Center an integral part of the entire community. In doing so, she hopes to eliminate those all-too-

Young’s passion has always been for the arts. She grew up in Anderson and attended Ball State University where she received a degree in Fine Arts.

For several years, she worked in the private sector as a successful interior designer. In the 1990s, Young started her own interior design business,

While Young worked as an interior designer, she continued to participate in art fairs. Through these fairs, she gained a reputation as a prominent local painter. In 2006, Young’s acrylicon-canvas paintings were featured in an article in the Indianapolis Star. Her painting, Irises at Dusk, even graced

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Over twelve years ago, Young moved to Zionsville with her husband, Monty Young, and their young son, Alex.

Since moving to Zionsville, Young has been involved in the Sullivan Munce Cultural Center. She began her time at the Center as an art instructor in summer camps. She later progressed from camp coordinator to art center director, a position she still holds, in addition to the position of executive director.

The Center, located at 225 West Hawthorne (right behind the Bentley dealership), is one that many have driven by without knowing the true purpose of the building. For those readers, Young offers this explanation: it is a center dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the young and not-so-young of Zionsville.

While many have seen the flyers for fabulous art instruction camps, not enough Zionsville residents realize the opportunities that lie within the Center.

Although Young has an extensive art background, she is determined to maintain the Center’s role as a collecting museum and as the keeper of Zionsville’s history. For example,

volunteers of the Center take monthly trips to Zionsville elementary schools, where they teach third graders about the history of Zionsville. In addition, the Center offers a large repository of Zionsville historical references for those who are looking to learn a little more about their ancestry and the history of Zionsville.

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Classics,” which is to be held on June 14. Young describes this new event as a mixture of art and classic automobiles. A display of several classic automobiles will surround the Center’s offices, along with a display of automobile-related art. This unique event will blend well with the Zionsville Merchant’s Association’s “CruZionsville” event, which is scheduled for the same weekend.

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Zionsville Chamber’s First Tuesday Networking Event: Let the networking begin! Bring your business cards and meet new people. This popular monthly event is a service to our members that allows them to market their products, services and expertise to fellow chamber members. Feel free to bring a guest!

5:30 - 7 PM. Prudential Indiana Reality Group at 15 S Main St, Zionsville. FREE event. For more information, go to www.zionsvillechamber.org.

April 3, 17 Preschool Classes: April 3: Rainy Window; April 17: Birdfeeder Craft. Classes available the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:30 AM - 11 AM at Earth Explorer Toys, located at 27 E. Pine Street. Call and reserve a spot for you and your child at the best little toy store on planet earth! 317-873-0200. $3/child.

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The Golden Age: Indiana LiteratureThe 19th state’s rich literary heritage at the turn of the century is highlighted in the Indiana Historical Society exhibition, The Golden Age: Indiana Literature, 1880-1920. This exhibition examines some of the many writers who contributed to Vines Life - literary Februarygolden 22 age, but concentrates theforstate’s on the lives and careers of four individuals who loomed large during this period – George Ade, Meredith Nicholson, Booth Tarkington and James Whitcomb Riley. Exhibition open Tuesday through Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM, Saturdays: 11 AM - 3 PM. SullivanMunce Cultural Center, located at 225 West Hawthorne Street, Zionsville.

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April 5 - April 27 Paintings by Zionsville Artist Joyce K. Jensen: Joyce K. Jensen’s award-winning watercolors, known for their detailed realism and the brilliance of their colors, are on display! Joyce

explains, “I achieve depth of color through layering and glazing, often applying a dozen glazes to a single item. This also contributes to the dimensionality of my work.”

While known for her watercolors, she also works occasionally in oil and acrylic. Exhibition open Monday through Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM, Saturdays 11 AM - 3 PM. SullivanMunce Cultural Center, located at 225 West Hawthorne Street, Zionsville.

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April 5, 12, 26 Live Fridays: Live Music Fridays features Pat Brearton. Do you want to hear a Weissenborn… it’s a great sounding instrument. On April 12, you will get a chance to enjoy our featured artist Sukie Conley… Folksinger songwriter/Celtic sounds.

On April, 26, we are featuring “Less is More”.

The duo returns for sing-along songs…audience participation highly encouraged! Stop by for FREE wine tastings, good food and great music! 6 PM - 8 PM. Hopwood Cellars Winery on 12 E Cedar Street. For more information, go to www.hopwoodcellars.com.

April 11 Faces of Fashion Soiree: An exclusive couture fashion show with wine, appetizers and desserts benefitting the American Heart Association hosted at The Sanctuary on Main Street. Valet parking available. 5 PM - 9 PM at The Sanctuary, the Art of N.A. Noel on 75 N Main Street, Zionsville. Tickets are on sale for $25 at A Step Above Bridal. For more information, please contact Antonio at A Step Above Bridal: 317-733-9260

April 14 2nd annual Kite Day: Hosted by Black Dog Books. Come celebrate spring! What a better way than to fly a kite? Family, friends and spectators welcome! Bring your own kite, blanket, chairs, picnics, etc. All proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Zionsville. Rain date will be Sunday,

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April 16 Four Course Wine Dinner: Where The Grape Meets the plate. Experience the unique pairing of South American Wines with Organic North American Foods. Executive Chef Brandon Canfield and Graybull Wine Distributers host this Four Course Wine Dinner featuring sustainable, ecofriendly wines and amazing organic food pairings! The Loft Restaurant at Traders Point Creamery. 6:30 PM - 9 PM. To make reservations, call 317-733-1700. For more information, visit www.traderspointcreamery.com.

April 16 Rain Garden Wokshop: This workshop will provide basic information on rain garden use and installation but will focus on long-term care and maintenance to ensure the success of your garden. Myrene Brown will lead this workshop which features a presentation followed by a hands-on field component at the Town Hall Rain Garden. 1 PM – 3 PM. Zionsville Town Hall at 1100 W. Oak St., Zionsville. Admission is FREE. Please register: www.zionnaturecenterfriends.org.

April 18-20 Boone County Chamber of Commerce Annual Home & Garden Show: Exhibitors assist attendees in their plans for home improvement, landscaping ideas and much more. Members are invited to purchase exhibit space at a reduced rate. 4 - 8 PM. Boone County 4-H fairgrounds at 1300 E 100 S, Lebanon. Admission is FREE. For more information, go to www.boonechamber.org.

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Plants, books and garden items will be available, as well as the pitch-in lunch prior to the auction. See you there! 10 - 3:30 PM. Zionsville Library, located at 250 N 5th St., Zionsville.

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April 21 Z’GreenFest: All Ages are invited to celebrate Earth Day/Arbor Day at our 7th annual Z’GreenFest. The Friends of Zion Nature Center and Boone REMC are sponsoring this festival featuring 20 organizations that inspire “green” living. There will be non-stop musical entertainment, hands-on activities, live animals, and games for all ages to enjoy. 2 - 5 PM. Zion Nature Center at 690 Beech Street, Zionsville.

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Cobblestone Grill As we walked down the brick-paved streets lined with quaint shops and trees laden with white lights, we couldn’t help but be taken in by the charm!Before we knew it, we were soaking in the scents of the air leading us straight to the front doors of the Cobblestone Grill. How apropos!

It’s so cute!! Picturesque … just like the Rockwellian little Main Street! Known for its delicious food, live music, and amazing drink specials, Cobblestone is a hot spot in Zionsville for both a fun Girls Night Out or dinner for two.

in the house. And a lot of seats were needed for the goodsized crowd, apparently all there to watch Indiana’s Big Ten champs! We made friends with the large group next to us who regularly come here. Actually, a lot of the people we spoke with were regulars. When you find something you love, stick with it!

We were greeted at the door by the warm and friendly owners, Kent and Liz Ezra. We were immediately taken with the relaxing and intimate interior. The restaurant has a very family-friendly feel in an upscale setting. We loved how, throughout the evening, the owners went from manning the hostess stand to filling water glasses to stopping to chat with their patrons, many of whom were regulars. Wow – talk about great service!

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We found an exceptional selection of 28 craft beers, 4 from locally-owned breweries – a true beer lover’s paradise! We were especially interested in the Beer Sampler, 4 choices of beer for $5.50. Cheers to that kind of deal! One of our choices was a Bell’s Brewery Hopslam Ale! Now that’s a hoppy ale! Give it a slam!

You can choose to enjoy your meal in one of the two dining areas. The white tablecloths and candles create an upscale ambiance without being pretentious. We found the guests here to be friendly and welcoming. If you look above your head, you’ll notice the large fans run off a pulley system.

Very cool!

Next up: martini time! Our favorite libation! We loved the Margatini, a martini with a south-of-the-border flair and a salted rim! ¡SALUD! Then, we moved onto the Sintini. It was a delicious blend of raspberry vodka, peach schnapps, and melon liqueur with a sugared rim. We REALLY think this should be renamed The Great Sintini! The menu tempted us with many specialties, but our taste buds finally decided on the smoked salmon plate and the smoking goose charcuterie board. Now don’t attempt to pronounce this dish – you’ll just look foolish. Oh, maybe that’s just us! Both appetizers were magnifique!

The only regret we have is that we weren’t here during warmer weather. This place is well known for its Cobblestone Patio and live musical entertainment. The patio is located in a courtyard nestled in the alley next to the restaurant. We took a stroll out there and found it to have a Parisian feel with brick walls, wrought iron gates, and gardens. On Mondays, dogs are welcome on the patio and are provided with treats and water bowls. Any dog owner would love this!

On most weekends, the Cobblestone Grill provides a romantic setting with live music. It’s mostly acoustic bands by some very talented local musicians. They play everything from jazz to folk. The soothing sounds make for a pleasing musical experience. The regulars who were sitting next to us said it isn’t so loud that you can’t talk with friends. Nice!

If you’re looking for a pleasant getaway for the evening, you should visit this neighborhood gem. The Cobblestone Grill is everything we love about a locally-owned, smalltown restaurant and bar. Remember during nice weather to be seated on the patio! This is one place where it’s at in Zionsville!

Find them on Facebook at Cobblestone Grill or online at www.cobblestonegrill.com The Cobblestone Grill is a great place to meet up with friends. Girls About Town brought their friends (left to right) Rick Quade, Rachel Quade, Dave Franz, Beverly Franz, Chalene Braun, Chris Franz, Kim Franz, Mike Franz.

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ou might say Susan Brooks is on a roll. First, she took on 6 men in a tough primary to succeed Congressman Dan Burton in the 5th district and beat them.

Next, she easily won the general election and became the first Republican woman elected to Congress from Indiana in 50 years (along with Jackie Walorski in the 2nd district).

Then right after being sworn into office she capped it all off by being chosen by the Speaker of the House to give the Republican response to President Obama’s radio address.

Not bad for a self-proclaimed political rookie. Since she is new to the scene, we thought it would be good to get to know her off the campaign trail and see how things are going a few months into her term. She graciously invited us into her Carmel home where we met with her and her husband of 27 years, David.

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Susan Brooks has been surrounded by politics for decades. She was recruited by then Indianapolis mayor Steve Goldsmith to be deputy mayor. She was appointed

by President George W. Bush to be US Attorney for the southern district of Indiana, where she served for 7 years.

But she has never run for office or been much into politics herself. Not until she was approached to run for the seat being vacated by Burton and which has been hard fought for many election cycles even before Burton decided not to run again. It’s a very Republican district so the primary is viewed as the biggest hurdle to jump. But she says she enjoyed the campaigning despite all the competition, “I didn’t think I would enjoy it as much as I did, but I did enjoy the campaigning and meeting all the people and traveling the district and getting to know people. And then I thought because I’ve always been involved in the governing aspect of the public service I thought, well, I sure hope I like Congress as much as I’ve enjoyed the campaign.” So what about Congress? She says so far, so good, “I am enjoying it, but it is a different level of enjoyment, a different kind of satisfaction.

In the Executive Branch you get things done, and it’s harder to list what you are accomplishing in Congress.”

The tough competition in the primary included some well known politicians who have run and even served before. She had some star power help in her campaign including New Jersey Governor Chris Christie who has been a friend of the Congresswoman’s since their days serving as US Attorneys.

Susan believes that voters liked her experience which ranges from higher education, having spent several years at Ivy Tech; to her years as US attorney serving one month after 9/11. She has also been a small business owner and is the mother of two. But perhaps one of her biggest assets was the very fact that she hadn’t run for office before, making hers a fresh voice. Her husband, who is also an attorney, puts it very succinctly, “When you have the best product and you raise enough money to sell it with a good plan, it works. “ april 2013

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But her election to Congress has changed their lives David Brooks knows a lot about selling political candidates dramatically. They are now empty nesters, which Susan says because he’s been the politician in the family up to now. He helped her make the decision to run in the first place. Their was, himself, elected twice to the Indianapolis City County daughter Jessica is 22 and graduated Council and has been involved in Average people’s lives; you know from Xavier College in Cincinnati the Marion County organizational politics people who work long hours at a week that her mom won the primary. for many years. In fact, at one time, he ran all the city council campaigns frantic pace, take public transportation She played all four years on a soccer in Marion County for the Republican to work, sleep in their daughter’s old scholarship and graduated with a major in Communications and a minor Party after deciding that his plain bed and have soup on Sunday. in Business and is now working at a spoken personality was better suited to being behind the scenes. “I tend to be a little less politically financial services company in Philadelphia. Their son, Conner, graduated from North Central and is now a freshman at correct and a little more frank and I just made the decision that Montana State where he is able to participate in the outdoor I enjoyed the behind the scenes stuff, organizational politics, activities that he so enjoys. He was very involved in his running campaigns to some degree. So I didn’t aspire to mother’s campaign; recruiting students, working phone banks anything after the 80’s”, he says. and the polls and getting other young people involved.

And then along came his wife’s campaign of which he is So with one child in Philadelphia and another in Montana extremely proud. “It’s been fun. I’ve told people that it’s and his wife in Washington, that left David home alone ironic that the coolest thing in politics that has happened to in Carmel with their dog, Scout, an 8 year old yellow lab; me after doing it for 30 years and coming home and she not except for the fact that even Scout will be leaving home really caring what I was talking about a lot of the time, so soon. “During hunting season, I’ll buy a goldfish. Our dog now the really pinnacle coolest thing that has happened in my political career is helping her get elected. It’s really fun hunts with her (Susan’s) dad. He goes to northern Indiana and to watch her because she’s getting so good at everything. hunts for 3 months. It was not exactly the empty nester scene Watching her grow so far and so quickly is really fun and that I had imagined”, David says with a bemused smile. very satisfying,” says David.

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Susan and David’s decision for him not to move to Washington is not unusual since his life and career are here and she says none of the male spouses of Congresswomen have moved to Washington. More and more members of Congress fly home for the weekend as Susan does. She’s usually home Friday through Monday and then one week a month in the district, which David says allows them to see more of each other than if he had moved with her. Part of the reason for more congressional commuters is the high cost of living in the DC area. “But I also think the electorate; the people, are very interested in you staying connected…running into you at church or the grocery or coffee shop”, she says and adds “I was at Eagle Creek Coffee Company this morning visiting with Judd Papa who is the new president of the town council there but when I came in I saw a girlfriend from high school and one of my walking partners that I wasn’t expecting to see there.” About Washington she says “you can really get in a bubble there. The pace is so incredibly fast and so you are so focused on what you are doing there and all I have to learn, it is hard to keep up with what is going on here”.

David remarks that their unusual schedule is working out okay.

“It actually allows me 3 or 4 days a week to get organized, to keep track of what’s going on in finances and my law practice and business stuff that I do. Then she’s back often enough that’s actually working out well,” he says. Susan adds that they had date night the night before at the Madison County Lincoln Day along with a few hundred other people and that Saturday’s are usually full of district events and business, but Sunday’s are nothing. “Usually on Sundays I make a big pot of soup that he then eats the whole week”, says Susan with a smile. Soup on Sunday is a family tradition and now David has learned to cook it himself. She says almost teasingly that he has become more self sufficient but then affectionately adds that “he’s been awesome”. They talk on the phone most every day and David has an app for her schedule which he found rather annoying at first because he was getting an alert every 15 minutes about her next appointment.

David spent her first ten days on Capitol Hill with her as she got settled in, something that is a long term proposition. Susan says “there’s so much to learn but it’s like being a real freshman.

A freshman in college ; a freshman in high school. You know you are trying to learn your way around, get to votes on time, make sure you understand what you are voting on, and figure out who to seek out for advice. Luckily the Indiana delegation is very close, we meet and often talk among ourselves and the republicans get together and I’ve even had breakfast with Congressman Carson because we split Indianapolis as a district”.

She got most of the committee assignments that she wanted including Education and Workforce, Homeland Security and the Speaker asked her to be on the Ethics committee. She’s been touted as the new face of the Republican Party, something she calls “humbling”, adding “I think and hope what it shows is that the party wants people with real world experiences who haven’t been career politicians talking about how what congress and the president are doing are affecting people’s lives”.

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The Congresswoman actually lives in Chinatown, choosing to rent a little studio apartment there instead of near the Hill. “Most people stay on the Hill, but I just wanted to have a little bit of a break. And so I’m in the Chinatown, Mt. Vernon Square area and I metro in, in the morning. I don’t have a car there” she says.

And she’s living with her daughter’s hand-me-down college furniture to boot! “We moved me out in a UHaul with some of my daughter’s college furniture because she just graduated and she had this big house with all this furniture. So I took her stuff. So I’m in her bed that we bought her. And a bunch of girlfriends loaned me stuff like pots and pans. So I didn’t have to buy much”, says the Congresswoman. april 2013

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Raising $55,000 in the five-year history of Cruising for a Cure, a fund raiser for the Indiana chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and for children in Zionsville and other nearby communities who have been touched by the blood disease;

Bob Parker remembers the days when motorcycle riders may have sent shivers through a suburban neighborhood when they roared their Harley Davidsons and other rambunctious machines down the quiet streets of Midwest America.

“The movies portrayed motorcycle riders as rebels without a cause,” Parker recalled. “The perception was that everyone belonged to a club like Hell’s Angels.”

Indeed, that may have been the viewpoint of many mothers, fathers, and grandparents in the heartland. You didn’t want the children to stray too close to the Marlon Brandos and their leather jackets, cigarettes, and tattoos.

But that was the Hollywood image of the 1950s and 1960s.

And that was before a new era dawned for motorcycle riders in America, including those who belong to the American Legion Riders Post 79 in Zionsville. That group, which includes the graying Parker and his wife, Robbyn, has been on a mission to make a difference in the Boone County port and for its military veterans.

“We are certainly not a gang or just a motorcycle club,” said Parker, a Navy veteran who serves as commander of American Legion Post 79. “We want to do as much as possible to help our community and our veterans.”

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Annually providing daily escort for the bus that carries survivors of the U.S.S. Indianapolis in World War II to the Indianapolis Air Show in Mt. Comfort; Offering the Flag Line – 36 American flags and guardians – at local funeral services for veterans, including one recently held for Floyd Schultz, who was part of the Normandy invasion in World War II, and two for surviving military personnel of the Pearl Harbor bombing; Using their motorcycles to accompany soldiers who have died in conflict and are returning to their final resting homes in central Indiana. Four years ago, Riders Post 79 provided escort for Zach Nordmeyer of Indianapolis, who died in an Iraqi firefight.

And weather is no obstacle during these ceremonies. Riders Post 79 has braved driving rainstorms, sweltering heat, and near-zero temperatures.

“We want to do anything we can to help our community, the veterans, and their families,” said Chrissy Koenig, whose family has been dotted with military members dating back to her great grandfather. “We love to get together as friends and ride, but 75 percent of the time we ride for a cause.

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Koenig is not alone when it comes to female representation at Post 79 or the Riders. The American Legion Auxiliary, the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization, has 185 members at Post 79, including Dianna Colvin, director of Riders Post 79. Her uncles served in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam War. Colvin’s husband, Bart, another rider, is an Army veteran and their son, Ty, was in the Navy in the Persian Gulf. “I tried to join the Army,” Dianna said. “But when the two recruits came to our house, my dad said no.”

Since moving from Wyoming to Zionsville, the Colvins have signed on to help Parker and others connected to the organization. “We are always working on educating the public on who we are,” Colvin said. “It is important for people to know that we are serving those who served us. We are not looking for recognition. We just want to help those who need help.” Recently, this included a Vietnam veteran who was unable to pay his heating bill.

But the headliner for Riders Post 79 is the annual Cruising for the Cure Ride. The October event enlists dozens of riders and travels 100 miles in central Indiana, pitting at other American Legion posts in Frankfort, Sheridan, Brownsburg, Lebanon, and additional locations to garner donations.

Key corporate support has come from Panhandle Eastern Pipeline and Village Pizza King in Zionsville.

“The event brings us together as a group,” said Vicki Gieselman, whose husband, Wayne, serves as assistant director of Riders Post 79, “but it also gets us out of our circle. We meet other riders who want to help.”

Still, Riders Post 79 aspires to attract additional support from the Zionsville business community. Members admit it is a two-way street; and they have ramped up their community involvement, sponsoring youth athletic organizations, participating in parades, and assisting young,

local veterans who have been in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“I’ve probably done more here than when I was in the service,” said Bart Colvin, the state coordinator for Missing in America Project that matches up unidentified remains with deceased or lost soldiers. “We understand that we have to change perceptions. We want to get involved with the community and help our veterans. Not everything is in a history book.”

And this returns us to Chrissy Koenig, who fondly remembers growing up in Franklin and listening to the stories of war heroes who put their lives on the line for their country and family. “It’s important to keep their memories alive,” she said.

And Koenig is doing her part to sustain the country’s affection for military veterans.

She has signed up her 2-yearold daughter, Olivia, as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Her son, ticketed for birth in 2013, will join the Zionsville post.

And someday each may become riders for a cause with Riders Post 79.

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