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NOVEMBER 2015 MAGAZINE

ImpactingYoungLives

young lifearea director

Ryan Ahlwardt

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7IMPACTING YOUNG LIVESWriter / Pete Walkey

Young Life Area Director Ryan Ahlwardt returns to his roots, sharing and inspiring others.

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12 Royals Varsity Club Black & Blue Bash

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PUBLISHERTom Britt

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BUSINESS MANAGERJeanne Britt

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CONTENT MANAGERKara Reibel

EDITORKatelyn Bausman

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Alyssa Sander

ADVERTISING DESIGNER Austin Vance

INTERNKeeley Miller

NOV. WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORSJanet C. Striebel / Julie Yates /

Kara Reibel / Kathi Moore / Keeley Miller / Laurie Quinn / Lisa Mitchell /

Pat Carlini / Samantha Hyde

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young lifearea director Ryan Ahlwardt

Writer / Kara Reibel Photographer / Brian Brosmer

Young Life Area Director Ryan Ahlwardt returns to his roots, sharing and inspiring others.


Class of ’99 HSE grad Ryan Ahlwardt attended IU where he earned a marketing degree from the Kelley School of Business. Notably, he was a part of the a cappella group Straight No Chaser during his years in Bloomington and also after he graduated when he received a call that would quickly change his life for five years.

The ‘band’ was getting back together after the Chairman of Atlantic Records viewed a viral YouTube video of the classic Straight No Chaser performance of “The 12 Days of Christmas.” As Ahlwardt tells the story, it took him all of seven seconds to say “Yes!" over the phone requesting his service.

Mid-way into his fifth year of singing on Atlantic Records with Straight No Chaser, Ahlwardt overheard a conversation while getting his hair cut at Wild Horses Salon in Fishers. The discussion was about the global, non-denominational Christian outreach ministry for adolescents called Young Life. After being defunct for five years, the ministry was blooming once more, and a full-time staff position was opening up in Fishers. He instinctively knew this would be his next act.

“Few people ever find their true calling in life, and you have found two,” Ahlwardt’s father-in-law told him when Ryan called him for guidance as he transitioned from being a professional singer to Area Director for Young Life in Fishers.

Young Life provides a safe haven for kids who want to grow deeper in their faith, desire an outlet for service or simply need a break from homework and want to connect with friends. “What’s more, Young Life is a safe forum for young people to ask deep questions and explore what really matters in their lives,” says Ahlwardt.

The value Young Life offers to our community is impossible to quantify. The students who belong come from a vast array of backgrounds with an even more diverse range of interests. Athletes, artists, extroverts, introverts and everyone in between make up the members of Young Life. Any student (grades 7-12) is welcome to become a member of the Young Life community in Fishers.

“I don’t think it could be any more of a judgment-free zone here at Young Life,” says HSE sophomore Lukas DeVoe, a member of the school’s lacrosse team. “I feel truly loved when I’m here.”

“It’s our diversity of students that makes Young Life amazing,” says Ahlwardt. “Everyone is welcome, from the young woman with Down Syndrome who sees life as a reason to throw a spontaneous dance party where everyone is invited and no one cares if you know the moves, to the young man who is taking six AP courses, playing two sports, holding down a part-time job, stressing to stay above a 4.0 GPA, applying for five different colleges, doing his best to maintain a semblance of a social life and dying inside to realize who he truly is and what really matters in life.”

It’s not just students who are drawn to Young Life, but the adult volunteers are just as eclectic and love to serve young people, helping them realize their immeasurable, God-given worth and potential.

“Our adult volunteers are outstanding,” Ahlwardt says. “For 75 years, the backbone of Young Life has always been the relationships of trust and love that are formed between young people and their leaders. We are blessed to have a family of volunteers in Fishers – moms, dads,

“We want to welcome and love kids how Jesus would. No matter what

they’ve experienced, where they live, how they identify or who they

associate with, we want them to know that their lives matter, that they’re loved and that they have

so much to offer the world.”

-Ryan ahlwardt


teachers, accountants, baristas, business owners, you name it – who love to serve the young people of our community and point them to something bigger than themselves. They’re my heroes.”

Jackie Renick, a sixth grade teacher at Fall Creek Intermediate School, has enjoyed serving as a Young Life leader in Fishers for a year and a half. “I love being a Young Life leader because it allows me to connect with kids, to be a resource for them and to help them grow in their relationship with Christ," Renick says. "The kids teach me something new every time I’m with them, and I feel so blessed and honored that the Lord placed Young Life in my life.”

Kathy Craig, a former teacher in the HSE school district, spearheads the efforts of WyldLife in Fishers as the ministry’s director of junior high operations. “I think junior high school is one of the most insecure points of an adolescent’s life,” Craig says. “Kids are searching for identity, worth and belonging. We in Young Life and WyldLife offer them a community where everyone belongs because everyone is loved. We laugh and play games with kids, we make them the heroes and we get real as we go through life together with them.”

That sense of community has been evident in the ministry’s rapid growth over the past three years.

“Since 2012, Young Life has experienced considerable growth,” Ahlwardt says. “Six schools in our community are represented at our weekly events, our volunteers have quadrupled in number, eight local church congregations are represented on our leadership team, nearly 600 kids and leaders have gone to Young Life camp over the summer and over $500,000 has been generously donated by businesses and families who want to keep Young Life thriving in our community for years to come.”

Statistics aside, Ahlwardt attributes the success of the ministry to its open posture to every kind of kid in Fishers. “We want to welcome and love kids how Jesus would,” he says. “No matter what they’ve experienced, where they live, how they identify or who they associate with, we want them to know that their lives matter, that they’re loved and that they have so much to offer the world.”

For more information on Young Life, visit YoungLife.org. To learn more about getting involved locally, follow HSEyounglife on Twitter and Instagram, “HSE Young Life” on Facebook or contact hseyounglifegmail.com. Parents are encouraged to sign up at HSEYL.com to receive the ministry’s monthly e-newsletters and stay up-to-date on upcoming events. No sign-up process or fee is required for students to participate.

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Writer / Laurie Quinn

Hamilton County Kids Coats is a not-for-profit organization that started with three women from Carmel United Methodist Church in 2004. Funded by the church and the Good Samaritan Network, they gave away over 400 coats that year. Throughout the years, the need of coats has grown, and new locations have been added.

This year, there are five locations for Hamilton County including a Fishers location* for the first time.

“I am excited that Fishers has truly embraced this mission and welcomed Hamilton County Kids Coats into the community,” says Linda Withrow, Executive Director for the organization.

Laurie Quinn, Commons Manager for Crosspoint Church and the Fishers Director for Hamilton County Kids Coats, has two team members, Mary Hinkebein and Paolina Anthony from St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church. Together, these ladies and other local businesses and organizations are teaming up to provide warm winter wear for families in Hamilton County at the Fishers location.

There are donation sites all over Fishers to drop off clean, gently used or new coats to help fuel the mission of Hamilton County Kids Coats such as at Crosspoint Church and St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church. There are also some at New Hope Presbyterian Church, Delaware Township building and at the Fall Creek Township building.

The mission of the organization is to “serve those in our county in need of warm winter wear and connect them with resources and churches, so they may grow in the warmth of Christ’s love,” states Withrow.

She would also like to ask that you not purchase winter wear from Goodwill as

this is where the families that Hamilton County Kids Coats serves often shop, so it is important to leave that winter inventory intact.

If you would like to set up an appointment to receive a coat, there are several ways to do so. One way is to sign up online at kidscoats.org (click on Appointments). A second way is to make an appointment via email by reaching out to [email protected] or call them at 317-324-8818. There will be walk-in times available from 2-3 p.m. November 14.

For more information on Hamilton County Kids Coats, go to kidscoats.org and learn how you can get involved in helping keep Hamilton County residents warm this winter and for many winters to come!

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The fundraiser will take place at the Wellington Fishers Banquet and Conference Center from 6:30-11 p.m. There will be updates from the RVC as well as the athletic department, so this is an event that you won’t want to miss.

Some of the items that will be featured at the live auction include a weekend trip to St. Louis, Disney World hotel and admission tickets, a photo session with Studio 116, numerous gift cards to local businesses and many more.

This is the primary fundraiser for the RVC with all proceeds going toward the athletic program. Some of the recent purchases and contributions from the RVC include portable AEDs, updated cardio and training rooms, scholarships for HSE Senior athletes and providing funds for each of the 22 athletic teams at HSE. This year, the RVC hopes to raise at least $25,000 for the school.

Ticket options for the Bash begin at $75 per person. Packages with full table reservations and complimentary beer and wine are also available. For more information, visit royalsvarsityclub.org.

ROYAL VARSITY CLUB (RVC)The Royals Varsity Club (RVC) is comprised of parents, community members, athletes, coaches, faculty, staff and HSE alumni dedicated to the support, encouragement and advancement of the athletic programs at Hamilton Southeastern High School. RVC directly assists HSE athletes, coaches and booster clubs. Membership is open to all. RVC is funded by annual memberships and proceeds from RVC fundraising events.

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The Michael Treinen Foundation 8th Annual Turkey Trot will take place Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26 at 9 a.m. This special holiday tradition held at Noblesville Downtown Square will include a 5K Run/Walk and 3K Family Walk. Why not have fun burning calories in the morning before you feast later that day? The top 10 men and women of the 5K will each win a pie to take home to share with their Thanksgiving table!

Registering for the Turkey Trot is a great way to start the spirit of the holiday season. It’s rewarding to know that you supported the community as 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards various philanthropies such as Riley Hospital for Children and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Hurry and register for this fun-filled event. Dri-FIT long-sleeved shirts are guaranteed for participants registered by November 1. Go to TheMichaelTreinenFoundation.org to sign up.

“The Turkey Trot is a timed event to meet the needs of the competitive runner and yet is also casual if you prefer to stroll through the park,” says Kelly Treinen, mother of Michael who lost his battle with cancer in 2008 at 19 years old, just six days prior to his 20th birthday.

“Michael was very energetic, athletic and a people-person," she says. “He was a giver who cared about others.” She reflects back to when he once drew a picture for a little girl named Taylor at Riley where he also was a patient at the time. He traced a turkey with his hand using his thumb as the head and his fingers as the feathers.

He wrote “Happy Thanksgiving” and signed his name before presenting it to her. She never forgot this simple act of kindness, and neither did her parents. After Michael passed, Taylor’s parents gave the picture to Kelly reminding her of his compassion that lives on in everyone’s hearts who were lucky enough to know him. This

same picture is displayed every year on the race day T-shirts.“Since he was so into fitness and played three sports in high school, Michael found mental and physical strength by continuing to work out whenever he could during his chemotherapy treatments,” says Kelly. “Michael wanted to make a difference, so he started the Moving Through Treatment campaign where his focus was to purchase exercise equipment for the teenage patients at Riley that could be used in the Physical Therapy room or in the patient’s rooms. Several exercise bikes were purchased and can be seen throughout the fifth floor at Riley.”

The impact Michael has made on his community should come as no surprise since his mother is exceptionally driven to help others when she can. Kelly works as a Principal of Promise Road Elementary in Noblesville. During my interview with her one day after school, I learned she was scheduled to give blood immediately following our conversation. Moreover, Kelly was recently awarded the 2015 Indianapolis LLS Woman of the Year, raising a little over $87,000 in just 10 weeks.

“I had such a strong team,” she says humbly. “This was such a rewarding experience made up of family and friends. My neighbor and friend Chris Yeakey promoted this and convinced me to run. He and the other people on my team are the true reason I won.”

In 2008, Yeakey also persuaded Kelly to start the first Turkey Trot.

“The Turkey Trot wasn’t my idea," she says. "It was actually Chris who thought of it. He saw how my daughter, Meredith, was involved with her Team in Training program [LLS Fundraiser] in memory of her brother.”

Yeakey suggested that they host a 5K event on Thanksgiving Day in their neighborhood. This event was successful with about 50 people attending and $800 raised for LLS. The next year, the race grew to about 300 runners. By the third year, the race was moved to Noblesville Square with close to 1,500 people.

Artwork by Michele Treinen

KEEPING MEMORIES OF MICHAEL ALIVE

THANKSGIVINGTURKEY TROT


TOM TREINEN dad

KELLY TREINEN mom

MEREDITH TREINEN sister

MADELINE TREINEN sister

MICHELE TREINEN sister

SCOTT BEESLEY friend of Michael

DAVE JOHNSON family friend through Noblesville Lacrosse

KYLE CAMPBELL friend of Michael

BOBBI DAVIS family friend

JOE GREINER friend of Michael

CALLIE MOORE friend of Michael

JOHN MOORE Michael’s hockey coach

MICHAEL OSBORN friend of Michael

CHRIS YEAKEY neighborhood friend & originator of Turkey Trot

“We do not just raise money for LLS,” says Kelly. “The Turkey Trot also benefits the Sparrow Club of Indiana, the Michael Treinen Foundation and the Doll Program to Riley Hospital for Children. It provides direct support to families and has supported the Angel of Hope [a memorial for children that have passed away].” The Doll Program involves giving American Girl Dolls and outfits to Riley patients. Kelly hopes to add a “boy component” this year by giving Legos to patients.

The Michael Treinen Foundation supports the National Bone Marrow Registry, Be the Match, LLS, Riley Hospital for Children and the Sparrow Club of Indiana and also awards four athletic scholarships for Noblesville High School each year.

The Treinen family members all help to organize the Turkey Trot. Kelly and her husband, Tom, are Executive Board members along with their three daughters, Meredith (30), Madeline (22) and Michele (21). Incidentally, Michele does the artwork for the banner.

“All of the board members represent key people in Michael’s life and help make the race a festive event,” says Kelly. “Each year, we have a balloon display that portrays the theme of the race T-shirts. One year, it was a red truck because Michael used to drive one. The balloon sculpture is placed at the cemetery which is along the route on Monument and 17th Street.”

Kelly is gracious for how the Noblesville community has stepped up to help her family in so many ways. The Turkey Trot is about new tradition for our community in memory of a young man who lost his battle with cancer but brought a community together for a common cause.

She says, “We are keeping Michael alive in our memories.”

If you’re interested in volunteering or being a sponsor for this event, please contact Kelly at [email protected].

To make a donation to the Michael Treinen Foundation, checks can be made out to:The Legacy Fund The Michael Treinen Foundation and mailed to 7028 Oakbay Dr., Noblesville, IN 46062.

Go to TheMichaelTreinenFoundation.org to learn more or to register.

Janet C. Striebel is a Fishers resident and freelance writer. She and her husband, Doug, have three children: Ryan, Jessica and Justin. She has been writing for the TownePost Network for more than seven years and claims that the best part is meeting all the interesting people in her community.

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The first ever Bridal Venue Crawl is coming to Central Indiana with a stop planned right here in the Geist/Fishers area!

The “Crawl” is a team effort between IndyBride2B and the TownePost Network. It’s a fun, creative way for brides-to-be to tour area venues. The initiation of wedding planning is to book that PERFECT venue, and this Crawl will help Indy brides do just that.

The day will be a convenient way for the brides to plan their entire wedding. Other wedding vendors will be on hand at each venue to showcase their services and finalize planning. The fun new process takes away the craziness of wedding planning and relieves the bride of that overwhelming feeling.

Come enjoy samples of wedding cakes and catering, pick your photographer, find the perfect florist and all your other wedding vendors. Some venues may hold a full “mock” wedding to provide the “WOW” that brides are hoping to find.

The fun continues with door prizes and goodie bags. One lucky bride-to-be will win the grand prize of a honeymoon vacation everyone dreams of!

“This has been a very popular trend in other cities, and we can’t wait to bring the venue crawl to Indy!” says Angela Commons, Vice President of Marketing for IndyBride2B.com.

The crawl will run on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 31, February 14 and February 28. Each scheduled day will showcase one area of Indianapolis, including the eastside, downtown Indy and here in the Geist/Fishers area.

Brides and their party will receive a map of the venues on the bridal crawl. The brides will be responsible for their own travel between venues which will be less than 15 minutes apart.

The TownePost Network will publish a special edition program featuring a full page display of each venue and maps of each weekend crawl. Brides can get information about registering for the crawls at area Bed Bath and Beyond stores or visit IndyBride2B.com.

IndyBride2B is an online bridal resource dedicated to Indianapolis and surrounding areas. They provide the bride with ideas and inspiration along with a great vendor list. There are plenty of blogs to read and events to learn about. Plus, there is a special section just for real wedding stories featuring Indiana brides. Brides can just “Google” Indianapolis Weddings, and IndyBride2B will pop up on the first page!

Tickets can be purchased for $7 as the early bird special before December 1. Advance tickets after December 1 will be $8 and $10 at the door on the day of the crawl. Register now and come join the excitement!

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Heartland Distillers was founded by Stuart Hobson, Master Distiller and Owner of the only vodka producer in Fishers and one of only three produced in our state.

Officially opening up production in 2008, Heartland Distillers can be found just about everywhere that sells spirits in the state of Indiana.

“I was interested in producing my own spirits for sale and discovered a small distillery in northern Michigan was exactly what I wanted to do,” shares Hobson, who did a lot of research into producing alcohol for distribution.

Hobson had owned a chain of liquor stores in Fishers and decided to produce his own. “By law, you cannot own a liquor store and be a producer, so I sold my stores and started distilling my own vodka,” says Hobson.

Heartland distributes through Glazers Distributors throughout Indiana with expansion to other Midwest markets in the works. “We are a moderately priced vodka,” says Hobson, whose vodka retails for $20, compared to $30 or $10 per bottle of other brands.

Vodka is not the only product for Heartland Distillers. Starting in January, they will have their own branded gin, Heartland Distillers American Gin, with more spirits planned. “We’ve made bourbon too, but we are sold out at the moment,” shares Hobson.

In 2010, Heartland Distillers Vodka won a gold medal at the World Spirits Competition in San Francisco, the largest competition in the country. Heartland was only one of a handful to win a gold medal for vodka. Also in 2010, their vodka was awarded Best Buy by the Beverage Testing Institute.

Designated as an Indiana Artisan by the Indiana Department of Commerce, Heartland Distillers plans to keep operations in Fishers as they expand their offerings.

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Mama Bear’s Bakery & Café is quickly becoming more than just a popular coffee shop in Geist. It’s a place for community events and meetings, and now the cozy coffee shop at 10110 Brooks School Rd. is becoming a place to showcase local talent with an open mic night for teens!

“It was more about offering something for the kids than just business,” says Owner Christy Watkins who passed out flyers and posted the open mic night on Facebook for high school singers and musicians.

“Not all kids go to football games and school events,” says Christy. “This gives them a place to go that’s safe, and they can play their music.”

By 7 p.m. on this Friday night September 25, the place was packed, and a band called “Dirty Jerry” was taking the stage.

“I feel like I’m in an episode of ‘Friends!’” laughs Christy. Singer/songwriter Megan Ledford was waiting outside with family and friends strumming her guitar and waiting her turn.

“This is so nice,” says Megan with a smile. “There’s really no place like this where we can go and perform and talk with the audience about your music!” The HSE senior – who says she always look for opportunities to perform – has auditioned for the television music competition shows “The X Factor” ands “The “Voice” and plans to audition again in the spring.

When it was Megan’s turn on stage, she played a song she wrote called “Summertime Rain” which the crowd seemed to enjoy. “Some sing one or two songs, or they can sing a 30 minute set if they want to,” says Christy who was inspired to do open mic nights from her days at HSE where she and her friends were always looking for fun things to do.

Christy says she plans to have more open mic nights in the future “as long as they want to come sing,” and she adds that adults have been asking if she would consider getting a liquor license and holding adult music nights.

“I have thought about that too,“ laughs Christy. ”But this place is kind of adult day every day, so I really wanted to do something for the kids first!”

Interested musicians should check Mama Bear’s at Geist on Facebook for future open mic nights. Teens can sign up the night of, email Christy at [email protected] or call Mama Bear’s at 317-288-4831.

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The Dolphin Tank event held at the Indiana Conference for Women addresses the disparity of funding that women-owned businesses receive compared to male-owned. But thanks to events such as the Dolphin Tank, the tide is turning.

Organizers Polina Feldman, a Spin Up Associate at IU Research and Technology Corporation, and Kristen Cooper, VP of Corp. Development and Operations for Sticksnleaves, have coordinated this year’s panel of judges and vetted the applicants.

“The group of applicants was strong, making the selection process challenging,” says Cooper. “There are so many viable business ideas presented by women. All deserve to pitch to someone.”

The panelists provide feedback in a friendly atmosphere, so that the entrepreneurs may take the next step with their business based on the recommendations. The presenters are at varying levels of development.

Leading up to the Dolphin Tank were a series of events supporting female entrepreneurs, inspiring their confidence and motivating them to create an effective pitch.

The local entrepreneurial community is very supportive, allowing women-owned businesses the resources and connections to be successful. The idea is to not swim in a cage to be protected from sharks.

The Launch Ladies networking group, lead by Cooper, held two Startup Study Hall events specifically to coach for a compelling pitch.

“If a woman-owned business wants to find a supportive community, they don’t have to look far to find it,” shares Lisa Mitchell, Founder of Power Body Language. “Launch Ladies, NAWBO, Verge, Sparks Talks and Launch Fishers as well as others are very welcoming organizations.”

Three companies will pitch to a panel of three judges. Pitches are five minutes in length with a feedback time of 10 minutes from the judges.

This year’s panelists include: Dima Elissa, CEO and Founder, VisMed-3D; Danielle Hughes, CEO of Divine Capital Markets; Aimee Kandrac, Founder of What Friends Do; Danielle McDowell, Executive Director of The Speak Easy; Kelly Pfledderer, CEO, Apparatus and Chairman of TechPoint; and John Qualls, President of Eleven Fifty Academy.

“At Eleven Fifty Academy, we believe that the coding profession lacks diversity, so we are reaching deep into communities to encourage diversity in coding including females, minorities and the underserved,” says Qualls. “Because females are so important to the Academy’s success, we want to make sure we are doing all we can to encourage women in all aspects of their professional lives.

“Participating in the Dolphin Tank will be a chance to encourage, connect and network with female business owners who may be interested in what we do, and I may learn about a business idea or two that will help us as we head into year two of teaching code.”

The keynote speaker for the conference is Kathy Ireland, the former model and CEO of a $2 billion business empire.For more information on the conference, please visit www.indianaconferenceforwomen.com.

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“We are inspiring the attendees to take a risk and build something to go to market,” says Cooper.

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This Christmas, shoppers will find more than just bargains and festive lights as they wind their way through Castleton Square and Greenwood Park malls. A very special Christmas tree will also appear at each location, one that eschews shiny ornaments and tinsel for hundreds of simple paper angels with names like “Maddy,” “Anthony” and “Kayla.”

The Salvation Army is partnering with CBS4 to launch a new program in Central Indiana called Angel Tree. It’s their hope that shoppers will “adopt” over 3,000 children, or “Angels,” this Christmas. Each paper angel represents one real child, a boy or girl whose name, age, wishes and needs are printed right on the angel.

Sponsoring an Angel is easy. Shoppers simply choose a name from the tree and pledge to help The Salvation Army bring the joy of Christmas to this special child in need. Then they hit the stores, armed with their Angel’s description and an empty bag waiting to be filled with wants, like a special toy or game, and needs, like a warm coat or a pair of shoes.

Once the bag is filled, shoppers return it to the Angel Tree volunteers, and The Salvation Army stores it until parents collect the gifts just before Christmas.

The Angel Tree program started 35 years ago at a Salvation Army in Lynchburg, Virginia. It proved to be such an effective way to directly connect donors with children in need that it grew over time into a nationwide program currently helping more than one million children across the United States.

Thanks to the generosity of individual and corporate donors, Angel Tree helps to make the holidays more joyful for families facing significant financial struggles and hardships.

Major Bob Webster, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army in Indiana, has experienced first-hand the impact Angel Tree has on a community. “There’s not a single Salvation Army program that touches the lives of families like our Angel Tree program does,” he explains. “It not only meets the needs of area children, but it grants their wishes and brings the spirit of Christmas to

their home.”

Angel Trees will appear inside Castleton Square and Greenwood Park malls on Saturday, November 21. The trees will be up with volunteers on hand to assist with Angel “adoptions” every Saturday and Sunday through December 13. Black Friday shoppers will also have a chance to adopt Angels or drop off filled bags at the Angel Tree stations.

With thousands of Angels available for adoption, The Salvation Army is also counting on significant support from local businesses and groups looking for a way to give back this holiday season. This is an opportunity for companies to sponsor any number of Angels, whether that means five, 50 or even 100 children.

With so many kids looking for a merrier Christmas this year, the Angel Tree program will need tremendous support from our community, so keep an eye out for those special trees and be a part of something wonderful this year!

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On Thursday, December 3, Assistance League® of Indianapolis will host “Wondrous Winter Wishes,” their annual Holiday Luncheon and Style Show. This fundraising event has become a holiday tradition for many ladies in the greater Indianapolis area. Members, friends, mothers and daughters look forward to this festive celebration that starts the holiday season.

As in past years, the Holiday Luncheon and Style Show will be held at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. The room, which is usually filled to its 500 person capacity, will be decorated with dazzling, sparkling shades of winter white.

Jo Craig, Carmel, and Jane Williams, Indianapolis, are co-chairing the event. Along with their committee, they have been overseeing preparations to make it an exceptionally enjoyable day for all attendees.

“It’s a time of camaraderie and friendship but also a chance to let people know about Assistance League’s® programs and an opportunity to raise funds for the children and adults we serve,” explained Williams. Craig added, “Members and their guests look forward to kicking off the holiday

season with the opportunity to give back to our community and make winter wishes come true for so many.”

The day will begin with a silent auction filled with many unique items. Participants will be able to bid on baked goods suitable for holiday entertaining, children’s items, decorative holiday offerings, college logo objects, gift cards and festive gift baskets. A Mystery Wine Bid will bring to the silent auction the opportunity for bidders to take home premium bottles of wine wrapped in beautiful winter wine bags ready for gift giving.

In addition, a tree decorated with over $500 worth of local area business and restaurant gift cards will be raffled off. The Secret Ingredient, an Indianapolis boutique, will again sponsor a style show with clothes modeled by representatives from the agencies, senior facilities and schools that Assistance League® serves through its philanthropic programs.

There will also be the chance to do a bit of holiday shopping. Clothing and accessories will be available for purchase from The Secret Ingredient. Kits & Kaboodle Classic Toys will be on hand to offer a selection of children’s games and toys.

Attendees can enjoy themselves even more with the knowledge that proceeds from the Holiday Luncheon and Style Show benefit children and adults that Assistance League’s® programs serve.

Operation School Bell®, the largest of the organization’s programs, has provided new school clothes and supplies to qualifying children in the Indianapolis area for 32 consecutive years. This year, over 3,000 students from the Metropolitan School Districts of Lawrence, Pike, Washington and Warren as well as Indianapolis Public Schools will benefit from the program.

When asked about the large amount of preparation needed for such an event, Craig responded, “Planning for the Holiday Luncheon is such a pleasure when you have enthusiastic committee members who are committed not only to the success of the event, but more importantly, who are passionate about the philanthropic programs it helps support.”

Besides the hard work of members, community backing is important to the success of the occasion as well. CarDon & Associates of Indianapolis have stepped up to be a sponsor of the event.

To learn more about the philanthropic programs of Assistance League® of Indianapolis and to make reservations for the 2015 Holiday Luncheon and Style Show, please visit alindy.org.

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At a recent WWII Roundtable meeting, Alex Rearick shared his WWII experience with an audience of some 500 people, recounting one of the last missions flown before V-J day.

As part of the 505th Bomb Group, Rearick was assigned as a radar operator. He worked in the back of a B-29, named Lassy Too, near the gunners. The island of Tinian in the Marianas was the home base for the Lassy Too during their time in the Pacific.

On that last mission, General Davies accompanied the crew of the Lassy Too. “He asked us where Hiroshima was, which was about 20 miles to the right of us, so we flew over it, and then he asked us to fake engine trouble and land on Okinawa,” recalls Rearick. “He went to the officers’

club and campaigned. That last mission took us 24 hours from take off to landing back on Tinian.”

During his time in the Pacific, Rearick experienced a family reunion with his cousin. Rearick had enlisted because his cousin, Jack, who was five years older was home on furlough and said to Rearick, “You’re about 18. Why don’t you enlist in the Air Corps or Navy right now, so you don’t get drafted into the bloody infantry?” Rearick followed his cousin’s advice and decided that “warm barracks in the Air Corps was better than infantry, so I enlisted,” he says. His cousin’s name was Capt. J. Arden Rearick. He would go on to become a big lawyer in Chicago. His first name was Jack.

Rearick heard that Jack was in a hospital on Saipan. Rearick got a ride over to Saipan

and encountered an MP and a nurse in a Jeep. “I told them I was looking for my cousin, and the nurse recognized his name and said he had been a patient of hers, but Jack was discharged and was leaving for the Philippines that day,” recalls Rearick. The MP called for a transport to take Rearick to the airfield where his cousin was located. Jack was a Captain in the infantry.

“He wanted to go to the officers’ club and have a drink, but I was an enlisted man and not allowed in. Jack placed one of his shirts on me and said, ‘Now you’re an officer,’ and we walked in like we owned it,” recalls Rearick of their family reunion some 6,000 miles from home.

Rearick grew up in Winamac, Indiana, some 90 miles northwest of Indianapolis, and his cousin Jack was from Walkerton, another 40 miles north of Winamac.

WWII VETERAN ALEX REARICK

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While serving in the Pacific, Rearick and his fellow crew members earned the Distinguished Flying Medal for Mission 13 over Kawasaki, Japan, on April 13, 1945. “It was a rough night mission,” recalls Rearick. “We went in low, around 6,000-7,000 feet. It’s a miracle we weren’t shot down since every gun in that town turns on you when the search lights find you.”

Rearick recalls that with the artillery being aimed at them, it sounded like bricks were being thrown at the plane. Their tail gunner was injured during that mission, and a night fighter almost collided with them.

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“Rearick is a great storyteller, and as such, an educator for today’s youth about the challenges faced by our WWII air crews in the Pacific Theater," shares Park Tudor World History teacher Kathryn Lerch. "His recollection of his challenges reading a radar screen in order to bomb targets is fascinating. Similarly, his story seeing the bomb pit which was built for the Enola Gay on Tinian — but not knowing its secret purpose — links his experiences with the final missions by the Air Corps to end the war against Japan.”

After returning home from the war, Rearick went home and signed up to finish high school. The school superintendent said, “Alex, I want you to swear on this stack of Bibles that you will not teach any bad habits to these young men that you may have learned in the military.” And he promised to be good.

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This year’s Home-A-Rama, held September 17 to October 4, featured five fully decorated and landscaped homes in the Sagamore subdivision of Noblesville. The homes this year were a little smaller than in the years past, including two ranch style homes with empty nesters in mind.

If you didn’t get a chance to visit the show, here are a few trends to take away from this year’s event.

Interior designer Wendy Prather decorated the “Distinguished Cottage” by Gradison Design Build and says visitors this year seemed to enjoy the open concept floor plan of the home.

“The less is more motto is popular now,” says Wendy. “There’s fewer rooms – the kitchen, sitting area and family room are all side by side, separated only by the dining room table for an open, airy feel in the home.”

Wendy says gray is still a popular color for walls and kitchen cabinets (Sherwin

Williams Worldly Gray, Amazing Gray and Gray By Me), but she added some pops of color such as a teal office and a powder room with butterfly wallpaper on the ceiling.

The basement had an aqua stained concrete floor. In fact, the concrete stained floors were popular in many of the homes this year. “They are low maintenance, and you can color them any way you want,” says Wendy.

Another trend shown in one of the homes was suede granite countertops – which is not as hard and glossy smooth as regular granite but still considered very durable.The homes built with the empty nesters in mind were very popular with visitors this year. They featured great views of the golf course, plenty of garage space and overall plenty of one level living space with fewer steps to deal with.

Outdoor living areas were very popular this year with no end to outdoor seating areas,

outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and fire pit tables along with the outdoor cooking areas.

Most of the lower levels of the homes were set up for entertaining with a bar, pool table, shuffle boards and big screen TVs, but there was a noticeable shift to more open casual viewing areas in place of the more formal theater rooms.

As one visitor said after touring the homes, “10 years ago, it was all about the theatre room. Now you have to be able to live outdoors!”

There was also a second home show held downtown this year, Oct. 15-18 and 22-25.

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Local restauranteurs Henri and Shelley Najem bring their flare to Flamme, a new “fresh casual” gourmet burger concept located at The Depot in downtown Fishers.

Celebrating 25 years of restaurant ownership, Henri and Shelley Najem opened their latest endeavor to bring their exceptionally high quality tastes and ingredients to casual dining. The Najems are redefining the burger joint.

Flamme is an open concept restaurant serving up uniquely blended burgers and other fresh accoutrements with casual seating. A thoughtful selection of beer and wine is available, and the bar offers full menu service.

Henri’s restaurant experience began when he was 12 years old working in his Uncle Joe’s restaurant on the west side of Indianapolis. “Working in restaurants has been my life,” says Henri. “When my dad died, my mom supported my brothers, sisters and me by owning a restaurant until she retired.”

Shelley was 19 and working for the clothing chain Merry Go Round as a district manager when she met Henri. A hard worker and

perfectionist like Henri, Shelley soon joined him in the restaurant business.

Henri’s mom, Joanne, who is of Italian heritage, wanted an Italian restaurant to continue the tradition of her late brother, Joe. Joanne partnered with Henri and Shelley with Pisano’s, which was located off 71st Street and Binford. Wishing to open a location closer to their Geist home, they sold Pisano’s and opened Bella Vita.

The Najems are known for their decor and attention to detail, and Flamme is no exception. “The concept of ‘fire’ is a fun one to play with for interior design,” shares Shelley. “The interior is simple and thoughtfully designed, intended to keep guests comfortable while they enjoy our delicious food.”

“Henri has had this concept idea for a while,” shares Shelley. “He envisioned a nicer atmosphere for casual dining that we call ‘fresh casual.’”

Every menu item is made fresh to order, even the grilled chicken. The grill is the focal point of the kitchen. Henri designed it with the help of Shelley’s uncle, who is an engineer. Once the design was to Henri’s specifications, he applied for a patent.

“If I am going to do something, I want it to be the best,” says Henri. “The wood burning grill was key. I didn’t want a flattop cooking surface, but I didn’t want dried out burgers either. The open flame was the only way to accomplish the consistency, and with the angled channeling removing the grease, we don’t have the grease dripping into the wood.”

The grill is wood-burning only. The cooking grid has v-channels, and the surface angle is at a slight decline, so that grease drains off and not into the flames below. The wood-fired grill takes about 20 minutes to heat up to a very high heat. Flamme burns only oak along with apple chips to add flavor. The body of the grill is like a fireplace made with a steel structure.

Once Henri was satisfied with the cooking process, the consistency of the burgers needed to be addressed. The Flamme burgers are a special blend of brisket, short rib and sirloin.

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Working meticulously with Harlan Bakeries, the Najems created a custom brioche exclusively for Flamme.The two years of research to perfect what is brought to the tables at Flamme has been well worth the effort. Patrons are raving about the food, which is presented atop wood cutting boards.

In addition to their demand for high quality food and service, their generous philanthropic endeavors are already underway at Flamme. In conjunction with the ribbon cutting ceremony on October 1, “Flamme Out Hunger” brought in generous donations to support Third Phase in Hamilton County.

“We’ve always felt strongly about helping kids,” shares Henri. Shelley adds, “There are over 20,000 hungry kids in Hamilton County, and we are doing what we can to help.”

Growing up in a large family environment, Henri and Shelley have supported children

through many philanthropies. One that is close to their heart is Miracle Place. They were first associated with Miracle Place through St. Simon. Located at 10th and Temple Avenue, Miracle Place is run by nuns and oversees neighborhood children with homework, helps with daycare and provides any and all assistance for the neighborhood.

The Najems held a fundraiser and raised $30,000 to add on a room to accommodate additional services for Miracle Place. While they will continue to support Miracle Place, they also feel Third Phase is equally important.

For the month of November, Flamme is offering 10 percent off for winter clothing item donations to Third Phase.

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@ Missouri

@ Orlando

@ Orlando

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@ Toledo

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Sparks events aren’t your average boring networking event. When you come to Sparks, you get a show! This lively event is truly a first-class production and is centered around three short, TED style talks that are meant to provide inspiration and challenge attendees to see things a new way. This gets conversations rolling as people continue to build connections after the talks wrap up for the night.

Sparks’ tagline encourages members to “Mingle. Be Inspired. Share.” The mingling is easily accomplished with the help of delicious food and cocktails that kick off each Sparks event. Listening to the fascinating and thought-provoking talks makes being inspired a given. And discussing your take on the talks and adding to the conversation has the sharing part covered. The format works and members are able to connect in deep, meaningful and productive ways as a result.

Chris Reed, who founded Sparks in 2012, explains the Sparks concept this way: “Sparks is a monthly event platform that delivers a common shared experience creating an environment for real connections between real people.”

Who attends Sparks events? The audience, which averages well over 100 people at any given event, is comprised of local entrepreneurs and business owners, community leaders, business development professionals and anyone who is genuinely interested in continuing to learn and connect.

When asked why someone should attend a Sparks event, Reed is often heard sharing his personal philosophy: “What got me to where I am today isn’t necessarily what is going to get me to where I want to be tomorrow. Keep learning!”

Sparks events also offer a professional production with state-of-the-art technology to showcase top-tier professionals as speakers on the Sparks stage. Former Sparks speaker and Executive Director of BNI Central Indiana Travis Sims encourages professionals to share their insights with the Sparks audience.

“Sparks is a platform that, as a speaker, you can reach a wide audience all at once with multiple Chamber of Commerce, Rainmakers and BNI all feeding into one event," said Sims. "The timed format, big LCD screens, lights, cameras and energy from over 100 people in an audience make this an exciting stage to be on.”

Sparks events are held the second Tuesday of each month at Morty’s Comedy Joint at 3625 E. 96th St. in Indianapolis. Sparks members enjoy early entry to the venue at 4:45 p.m. for the “Member Mingle,” and doors open to non-members at 5:15 p.m. for mingling prior to the 6 p.m. show time.

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@ Ft. Wayne

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@ Kalamazoo

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@ Evansville

@ Evansville

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@ Cincinnati

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@ Quad City

@ Wichita

@ Missouri

@ Missouri

@ Quad City

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WHEELING

@ Ft. Wayne

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@ Toledo

@ Evansville

@ Evansville

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@ Quad City

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@ Cincinnati

@ Ft. Wayne

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@ Cincinnati

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@ Missouri

@ Missouri

@ Missouri

@ Orlando

@ Orlando

@ Orlando

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@ Cincinnati

@ Toledo

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@ Quad City

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@ Ft. Wayne

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So, when Grayson started having similar difficulties, Sheri knew just what to do to help him succeed. She called LearningRx, where Grayson took a 90-minute initial assessment, and then started a brain-training program specifically for his needs.

“Many learning problems are caused by inefficiencies in how the brain actually processes information—things like memory, attention, and processing speed,” says Heather Koenig, Executive Director and owner of LearningRx in Indianapolis. “We aren’t tutoring, which will only offer temporary help if there is underlying cognitive deficiencies. We are brain trainers offering a permanent solution to learning struggles. With our initial assessment, we can pinpoint the underlying cause for cognitive deficiencies and create a brain training solution that puts people on the path to learning faster, easier, and more efficiently for life. We help children to adults. and can assist people with traumatic brain injury, stroke, ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, Auditory Processing Disorder, learning difficulty—and those who are just wanting to get a sharper, competitive edge.”

Grayson’s 24-week program addressed deficiencies as he worked one-on-one with a Cognitive Skills Trainer. His training

included scientifically researched based activities and drills to help him overcome what was holding him back. Grayson says, “It wasn’t easy, but I worked hard at it and I saw a lot of change in my schoolwork and my life. I even got better at my sports. In baseball, I was able to ‘read’ the pitcher before the pitch, or see what an opposing team was planning when I watched sports.”

Sheri explains, “LearningRx has equipped both of my sons for life in areas that I could not do on my own. They have given me teaching tools to use at home for future reference through their brain-training program. Both Grayson and Chandler are currently using the skills they learned in training to work through junior and senior high school.”

“LearningRx takes the frustration out of school work. It is a sacrifice of both time and money; however, the time and money are far less than most people spend on their kids’ sporting activities. My boys are able to soak up what they are being taught, and work through homework now that would have felt impossible before. My answer to parents who ask me about LearningRx usually ends, ‘Are you willing to give them the confidence and skills needed to survive in the real world?’”

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“As a parent, what would you do to prepare your child for life?” asks Sheri Good, mother of three whose youngest son, Grayson, 11, became extremely frustrated with school, spending hours doing work that should have taken minutes. “He was struggling to read, spell, and remember information at school and at home. “He was starting to give up, lose confidence in himself, and we were definitely butting heads just to get his school work done,” Sheri says.

Sheri was no stranger to learning struggles. Three years earlier, Grayson’s older brother, Chandler, had similar learning difficulties; his self-esteem very much affected. After tearfully asking Sheri why he struggled to find answers to his schoolwork, she began searching for a solution. “He was ready to give up,” Sheri recalls.

A friend recommended that Sheri look into LearningRx for help. “After just 24 weeks, Chandler was more confident and could retain so much more information,” raves Sheri. “Now, he is a sophomore in high school and an independent student.”

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