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After four years of leading Lawrence Central Boys Basketball's team to victory, senior and University of Virginia recruit Kyle Guy has been awarded the prestigious title of Indiana's Mr. Basketball. Read more in our special Geist Half Marathon edition on stands, in your mailbox and online at http://www.townepost.com/indiana/geist/lawrence-centrals-kyle-guy-wins-indianas-mr-basketball-title/!

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11SLAM DUNKWriter / Ray Compton

After four years of leading Lawrence Central's basketball team to victory, senior and Virginia recruit Kyle Guy has placed himself as one of the top contenders for the prestigious title of Indiana's Mr. Basketball. Cover Photo / Brian Brosmer

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Writer / Ray Compton . Photographer / Brian Brosmer

The historic and lavish Chicago Theatre in downtown Chicago hardly resembles a gymnasium.

In fact, there is nothing about the 95-year-old, seven-story facility that says basketball. Instead, the legendary theatre with the majestic lobby, spiraling balconies and grand staircases has hosted stage and entertainment performances from the past that featured music icons Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman and recent rock and roll shows by Van Morrison, Prince and Aretha Franklin. Future visitors include stage and theatre stars Adam Sandler, Cyndi Lauper and Carol Burnett.

Missing on the visitors list are names such as Michael Jordan and Derrick Rose.

That’s why heads turned in March when the promoters of the McDonald’s All-American Game decided to move its annual slam dunk extravaganza from the United Center (home of the Chicago Bulls) to the Chicago Theatre (home of Widespread Panic et al.). Pundits predicted disaster on this promotional concept.

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But along came Kyle Guy, the electric 6-foot-2 guard from Lawrence Central. And thanks to the creativity and skills of the dynamic Guy, the gamble worked and was declared a “soaring success” by the Chicago Sun-Times.

No one in central Indiana should be surprised at Guy’s contributions to a dunking contest on a temporary court in a downtown Chicago theatre. Not only was Guy recently named the Gatorade Indiana Boys Indiana Basketball Player of the Year award, but he is also rated among the top challengers for the state’s prestigious Mr. Basketball award.

“I just really like watching him play basketball,” said Indiana Sports Talk commentator Bob Lovell. “He plays the right way.”

And it was Guy who ignited the slam dunk contest in Chicago. On his final dunk, Guy teamed up with Georgian Kobe Simmons on striking a new and creative idea to battle those with decided height advantages. Simmons was dispatched to the balcony with a basketball. Simmons hurled the basketball down to the stage. The ball bounced, and Guy attempted to close the

scintillating scenario with a wild, one-handed dunk.

“They tried four times, but Guy missed all four dunks,” reported Chicago Sun-Times Michael O’Brien. “But the sheer childlike wonder of watching two kids basically goofing around in a big, famous old theatre that once hosted Frank Sinatra was a spectacle…that few are likely to forget.”

And few will likely forget the show that Guy put on during his four years of orchestrating the basketball program at Lawrence Central. After breaking into the starting lineup in his second game as a freshman, Guy became the director for the Bears on the basketball court.

“Kyle is the best shooter and scorer that I have seen in my 28 years of coaching,” said Bears coach Al Gooden. “He can shoot the three-pointer, hit the pull-up jumper and get to the basket to finish.”

After a slow start (going 0-9) under new coach Gooden in 2014-15, Guy and Lawrence Central finished on an upswing, closing 11-2 in the final 13 games. That pace sent a signal throughout Marion County that there was a new powerhouse in Lawrence.

This last winter, the Bears finished 19-7, defeated rival Lawrence North twice and won the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference title with a perfect 7-0 mark. The conference victims included Carmel, North Central, Pike, Ben Davis, Warren Central and, of course, bitter rival North.

The fairy tale season ended in a loss to North Central in the sectional final.

“That was my biggest disappointment in high school,” said Guy. "We [teammates] were all on the same page. It was a tough game.”

Nonetheless, it was a remarkable season for Guy and the Bears. In the three previous seasons, Lawrence Central was 0-15 against Indianapolis Tech, Pike, North Central and Carmel. Gooden credits Guy’s approach to the game as a key for the successes.

“His knowledge of the game is great, and this season, he became a leader for us," said Gooden. "He learned at times he had to take over a game from a leadership standpoint. He learned that sometimes you have to be vocal. And he did.”

Again, observers left impressed.

Lawrence Central head basketball coach Al Gooden with University of Virginia recruit Kyle Guy

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“I love the ways he plays,” said Lovell, former coach at IUPUI and Franklin College. “He is a scorer, but he is also very unselfish. He’s fun to watch because he plays with such passion. He is a throwback player who loves to play the game.”

Another witness to the rise of Guy has been Indianapolis Star sports writer Kyle Neddenriep who regularly follows both the high school and AAU circuit.

“Probably the biggest improvement was him becoming more than just a shooter,” said Neddenriep who witnessed several Lawrence Central games in the last two years. “There were several games where the three-point shot wasn’t even a part of his game. He was getting to the basket for himself or creating for his teammates. He was always talented, but he became a much better all-round offensive threat as a senior.”

Of course, Guy also entered his senior season as a man with a bullseye on his back. Not only was he a pre-season All-State selection, but Guy was a Virginia recruit. Opposing players and fans were quick to target the ACC talent-to-be with tenacity on the court and verbal jabs from the bleachers.

“Maybe in the past, opponents underrated him,” said Neddenriep. “But I don’t think anyone in the state underrated him as a senior. Everybody knew what he was capable of doing, and he still put up the big numbers.”

And Guy frequently quieted opposing student sections.

“It makes you try even harder,” said Guy when reminded of the derisive challenges from fans. “You want to proof them wrong, and it’s a thrill to quiet the crowd.”

For Gooden, he would ask – or demand – that his senior stepped up his leadership traits when the going got tough.

“He has an edge when it comes to the mental side of the game,” said Gooden, owner of over 400 wins at the high school level that includes stops at Fort Wayne Harding, New Haven and Lawrence

Central. “He learned that there are times that a leader has to take over games.”

Gooden fondly recalls a particular play in the sectional when Guy took an inbound pass at one end of the court and rapidly dribbled to the opposite end. He then hit a running hook shot before time expired at halftime.

“He just knew what he had to do,” Gooden said.

Now Guy takes his game to the next level…probably the highest level in college basketball. It is called the ACC. Next winter, the opponents will be wearing Duke, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Louisville and colors of other schools of the fabled conference. After a visit prior to his junior high school season, Guy, ranked in the top 40 nationally, signed on with Tony Bennett’s Cavaliers.

“I fell in love with everything about Virginia,” said Guy, a B student at Lawrence Central.

And Lovell predicts a strong marriage between the Indiana guard and the ACC powerhouse.

“He has to get stronger. They will have him living in the weight room,” said Lovell. “But he is a perfect player for that style of game.

He plays very well without the ball. He reads, and he reacts.”

For pundits, it is tempting to compare players to other performers. For instance, one national telecaster compared Purdue’s A.J. Hammons to NBA star Tim Duncan. Others have likened Yogi Farrell of Indiana to another Hoosier great, Isiah Thomas. When asked to compare Guy to another player, Greg Rakestraw of 1070 the Fan uncorked an interesting choice.

“My comparison is rather unique,” said Rakestraw who looked to hockey great Wayne Gretzky when talking about Guy. “He wasn’t any sort of athletic marvel, but he was a mental one. He would be one-two steps in front of everyone else on the ice in terms of play development. Not only did he know where the puck was supposed to go, but he knew where it as going to be before anyone else on the ice realized it. Kyle is the same way with the basketball.”

Perhaps someday they will be hurling hats on the court at Virginia.

Ray Compton is a former journalist and longtime sports marketing person.

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Pippa Mann is used to attracting attention for her athleticism rather than for the color of her clothing or race equipment. That all changed back in 2014 when she formed her partnership with Susan G. Komen. Mann was inspired initially to change her decade-long red and yellow helmet to pink with the intent of donating it as a fundraiser for the Komen Central Indiana auction.

But realizing the Indianapolis 500 was, in Mann’s words, “a massive national sporting event,” she and her team owner, Dale Coyne, presented their idea to Komen’s national organization. By the time they were done, they created a unique partnership that involved Team Coyne and Mann donating the entire title sponsorship of the car, everything from the helmet to racing gear, and the race car became pink.

For a team owner to basically gift the entire

title sponsorship of the car, they are gifting their most valuable real estate away, but it has also opened doors to include so many more individuals and companies who all had the same desire to create awareness of the fight against breast cancer.

Mann says, “This program is not an easy one to put together each year, but it’s an incredibly rewarding program to put together and be a part of, and I could not do any of this without the incredible support from my team Dale Coyle Racing. They are a massive part of being able to make this happen.”

At first, Mann was concerned about standing out saying, “I have never been the girl in pink at the race track. I never wanted to stand out in that way,” she said. However, she noticed that fans would wait outside her garage to share their personal stories with her.

“I started to learn so much more about this color that I always eschewed,” Mann said. In the first year of the partnership, she was worried whether her fans would understand that this was not a “sponsorship,” that they were not taking money from a charity to run a race car. But much to Mann’s surprise, the reaction was overwhelmingly positive. “We have so many survivors, co-survivors and those that have lost loved ones reaching out to me each year. It’s been an incredible experience.”

As the program has evolved, the “Get Involved” campaign was created last May when fans did not connect with her original online campaign, “Race with Pippa.” Mann explains that the “Get Involved campaign connects fans through an Indiegogo crowd funding platform which allows them to purchase specific items in support of the racing program.” Mann notes that this allows funds to be raised to donate to Komen.

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The concept was to offer sponsorship opportunities that would allow companies to become part of the racing program and support this pink car on the track while selecting what other opportunities are important to them. This might be VIP invites to the team dinner, suite tickets for the day or even entertaining clients on Carb Day.

This unique partnership will offer other business-to-business opportunities for companies to connect with the other sponsors in the program. Mann works tirelessly to ensure the success of her partnership with Susan G. Komen year round and not just during the month of May.

Pippa Mann is an accomplished race car driver that is as passionate about racing as she is about putting breast cancer in the rearview mirror. For Mann, the color pink is more than a color. “I am proud to stand with everything and everyone that it represents.”

To find out how you or your business can become involved, contact Mann at her website, pippamann.com, and on social media where she can be found inspiring young girls to believe in themselves, follow their dreams and undoubtedly encouraging them to wear pink.

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The St.Vincent Geist Half Marathon’s mission is to inspire health and wellness in the children surrounding Geist Reservoir in Indianapolis. Working closely with the greater Geist community, the Geist Half Marathon raises funds to benefit physical fitness programs being jointly implemented within the schools. Over the past seven years, the St.Vincent Geist Half Marathon has donated almost $400,000 to the Hamilton Southeastern and Lawrence Township School Districts.

GEIST HALF MARATHON EXPO & PACKET PICK-UP All participants must pick up their race packet. There will be NO RACE MORNING PACKET PICK-UP OR REGISTRATION. Please bring a photo ID to the pick-up location in order to retrieve your race packet. Runners may pick up on behalf of other participants - a copy of the participant’s photo ID is required.

PACKET PICK-UPLocation: St.Vincent Fishers Hospital13861 Olio Rd.Fishers, IN 46037Date/Time: Friday, May 21, 201610 a.m.-8 p.m.

Join us and bring your family and friends for a unique and fun pre-race ritual in which event sponsors and exhibitors will feature the latest and greatest in fitness gear and nutrition. Please note all athletes should enter the hospital through the main entrance next to the emergency room.

PARKING Free parking is available in the west parking lot of the hospital just off of Olio Rd.

ITEMS YOU WILL RECEIVE AT PACKET PICKUP Your packet will consist of your race bib with B-Tag (timing chip) and your race shirt. Participants will receive the shirt size they selected when registering. There will be no shirt size exchanges at the Expo. If you need to exchange your shirt size, you may do so on race day at the Information Tent after your race has started. Shirt size exchanges will be based on availability.

RACE CATEGORY Category change includes switching from one race distance to the other. For example, you are registered for the half marathon but would like to do the 5K. Fees will apply for switching up to the 10K or half marathon. There is no fee to switch down to the 5K or 10K, and there is no refund in the price difference. If you would like to change races, please pick up your assigned packet and then proceed to the Information/Solutions Desk.

RACE DAY INFORMATIONPlease arrive early to allow plenty of time for traffic, parking and final preparations at the Start Line.

START LINE LOCATION Olio Road and 116th Street (11501 Geist Pavilion Dr.)

START TIME 7 a.m. Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

CORRALS To alleviate congestion, the start line will have corrals! Line up next to the corral that corresponds to the letter on your race bib. The corrals are assigned based on estimated finish time. If you would like to participate with a friend or family member, you may move back a corral but may not move up. All corrals will have an equal number of participants.

COURSE MAPS Be sure to familiarize yourself with the courses prior to race day. See illustration.

PARKING There is NO parking at the start or finish areas! Arrive early to avoid

congestion! Free parking is available in the following locations: Fall Creek Intermediate School, Fall Creek Elementary School, Hamilton Southeastern High School Student and Athletic Lots. There is NO parking at the Kroger or Walgreens parking lots (enforced by Fishers police).

DIRECTIONSThe best location to enter into any map website or mobile applications and generate directions is Casler’s Restaurant’s address: 11501 Geist Pavilion Dr., Fishers, IN 46037. Here are some general guidelines if traveling from the north or the south:

FROM THE NORTH (OPTION 1)• Take I-69 South• Take Exit 10, Greenfield Avenue/Indiana

238• Turn right or east on Greenfield Avenue/

Indiana 238• Turn right or south on Olio Road• Go as far south towards 116th and look

for police directing traffic into the school lots

FROM THE NORTH (OPTION 2)• Take I-69 South to Exit 5 to 116th Street• Turn right or east on 116th Street• Turn left or north on Olio Road• Go as far south towards 116th and look

for police directing traffic into the school lots

FROM THE SOUTH (OPTION 1)• Take I-69 North• Take Exit 10, Greenfield Avenue/Indiana

238• Turn right or east on Greenfield Avenue/

Indiana 238• Turn right or south on Olio Road• Go as far south towards 116th and look

for police directing traffic into the school lots

FROM THE SOUTH (OPTION 2)• Take I-69 North to Exit 5 to 116th Street• Turn left or east on 116th Street• Turn left or north on Olio Road

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• Go north of 116th and look for police directing traffic into the school lots

NEW THIS YEAR!DROP OFF AT THE START LINE If you are not parking and just need a drop-off at the start line, you can have your friend or family member come from the west and temporarily stop in the 5/3 bank parking lot (13681 E. 116th St.) or the Chase Bank parking lot (11610 Olio Rd.) across the street if coming from the north. Fishers Police officers will be on-hand to ensure no one parks in these areas. They are designated only for dropping runners and immediately exiting. We appreciate your cooperation with this policy to ensure the smoothest process and least traffic as possible.

GEAR CHECKGear should be dropped off prior to entering the start corral at the Gear Check tent located inside the Ameriana Bank parking lot. Please arrive early to check bag. Gear Check will close five minutes before race start. Make sure to use the PLASTIC BAG PROVIDED TO YOU AT PACKET PICK-UP. Simply attach the Gear Check label from your race bib to the bag for

identification. You must have a race bib to use Gear Check.

Do not give your items to any volunteer except those at Gear Check. Nothing left on the course will be available to reclaim. The Geist Half Marathon Inc. is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

COURSE ADVISORYPLEASE NOTE For the safety and security of all runners on course, be aware that some portions of the race courses will be shared with vehicular traffic. Stay in the designated lane(s) for runners. Please always follow direction from course staff, volunteers and public safety officials.

SUPPORT ON THE COURSE All events will be fully supported with water stations; police officers from Fishers Police Department, Indianapolis Department and the Hancock County Sheriff ’s office at intersections; and course marshals to direct runners at turns prevent interactions with vehicular traffic. Water stations will feature water, Gatorade, portable restrooms and dozens of enthusiastic volunteers.

Energy gel will be available at the halfway point of the half marathon.

MEDICAL Medical support during the St.Vincent Geist Half Marathon will be provided by healthcare professionals from St.Vincent and Fishers Fire Department. Medical assistance will be available at each water station along the route providing medical assistance as needed. A fully-equipped medical facility will be located near the finish line. Participants requiring medical assistance may be transported to one of the nearby hospitals and will be billed by the hospital and ambulance provider. Participants must give on-scene medical personnel the freedom to determine which facility will be utilized.

IMPORTANT Each participant must complete the medical information form on the back of your bib number. Please take time to fill out your medical information and provide emergency contact information.

This will make your important healthcare information available to healthcare professionals in the event you are unable to communicate with them.

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EVENT STATUS SYSTEM An Event Status System will be displayed at each water station indicating the status of the race based on the current weather conditions. There will be a simple color-based warning system.

• GREEN FLAG Proceed as normal.

• YELLOW FLAG CAUTION - Slow down, use caution and drink plenty of water.

• RED FLAG EXTREME CAUTION - Slow down, use extreme caution and drink plenty of water due to dangerous weather conditions. Timing of the event has stopped, and no awards will be issued.

• BLACK FLAG STOP - Seek shelter immediately in the event of a weather emergency. The race has been cancelled due to extreme conditions or course emergency such as lightning, tornado or human disaster. Instructions will be announced via bullhorn at water stations from the station captain.

RACE FINISHThe course and finish line will be open for four hours. All participants must maintain a pace no slower than 16 minutes per mile throughout the course in order to be recorded as an official finisher (with time and place). Early starts are not allowed. The SAG Wagon will signify the end of the field and the maximum 16 minute per mile pace. If you cannot maintain a 16 minute per mile pace, you will be required to board the support buses. After crossing the Finish Line, participants will receive a finisher medal, water and plenty of post-race runner food.

RACE RESULTS Available from the Results tent and will update regularly throughout the morning. Each athlete will notice a QR code printed directly onto his or her official race bib. Race results will be updated regularly online throughout the day. Simply scan your QR code with your smartphone, and you will be taken directly to your personalized results page.

AWARDS Please note that all age group awards are based on chip time, NOT gun time. However, open winners and course records will be determined according to gun time. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal upon completion. Age

group awards are awarded three deep for each of the following age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+ and can also be found at the Results tent inside the Ameriana Bank parking lot.

RACE PHOTOS Chronotrack will photograph runners multiple times throughout the race course as well as before and after the race. Smile when you see their photographers, and make sure your bib number is clearly centered and visible, so they will be able to identify you. Be sure to visit the official results and photos page of the Geist Half Marathon and order your photos within three to four days after the race. Race photos will be sponsored by OBGYN of Indiana.

POST RACE What better way to cool down after a morning of rewarding fitness activity than to enjoy a post-race party with all your favorite athletes? Stick around after the race to join in on the fun!

FAMILY AND FRIENDS WELCOMED! This free post-race event welcomes all participants and spectators with great entertainment and fun. Not only will your loved ones be able to see you cross the finish line, they will also be able to participate in the great post-race activities.

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RACE PERKS• Special event moisture-wicking t-shirt• On-course entertainment• Post-race buffet featuring bananas,

granola bars and chocolate milk from the Indiana Dairy Council

• Complimentary beer for all participants over the age of 21 from Sun King and Four Day Ray (ID required)

• Special finisher medal for EVERYONE!• Kids Activities featuring face painting,

balloon artists, interactive games and contests and a kids race for ages 2 to 10.

• Great Photo Opportunities throughout the course, so bring your camera

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!Join us as a volunteer for an amazing day and experience the thrill of this incredible event. Cheer on the participants as you help support their inspirational determination to complete a half marathon, 10K run and 5K run. With all these options, you must know someone that’s doing one of them or know someone coming to cheer you on. We need the help and appreciate all our volunteers do for us! To register, go to GeistHalf.com and click on “Volunteer.”

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ATTENTION RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSESThe Geist Half Marathon, 10K and 5K races will be running through our neighborhoods on the morning of Saturday, May 21. Please review the following general street closure guidelines that will go into effect that morning. Hosting a 13.1 mile event will come with some inconveniences for many of you conducting your normal business.

IMPORTANT EVENT DETAILS• Over 6,500 participants• 1,000 volunteers• Over 10,000 spectators

Road restrictions will begin as early as 12 am on race day. All events including half marathon, 10K and 5K runs will begin at 7 am sharp and finish by 11 am. See information below or accompanying map on the back of this flyer for specific information regarding your area of the course.

PARTIAL ROAD CLOSURES Participants will be running on one half of the road around most of the course. Some areas will be temporarily closed. If you have plans for race day, please be aware that alternate routes may need to be taken that day.

There are many ways to support the St. Vincent Geist Half Marathon. Feel free to grab a lawn chair and root our runners on as they travel throughout the Fishers community and across the Geist Reservoir in support of our beneficiaries, the Hamilton Southeastern and Lawrence Township School Districts. Pom-poms and smiles go a long way!

GEIST HALF MARATHON,

10K & 5KGUIDE • 2016ROAD CLOSURES

SUMMARY OF CLOSURES• Southbound Olio Rd. from 116th to Springstone Rd. (4-11 a.m.)

• Northbound Olio Rd. from 113th to Waterway Blvd. (1 a.m.-12 p.m.)

• Northbound Olio Rd. from 96th to 116th (6:45-9 a.m.)

• Springstone Rd. from Olio to 96th (both directions) (7-10 a.m.)

• Westbound 96th from Olio to Fall Creek (7-9 a.m.)

• 96th from Fall Creek to Springstone (both directions) (7-9 a.m.)

• Westbound Fall Creek from 96th to Brooks School (7-9 a.m.)

• Eastbound Fall Creek from Brooks School to Carroll Rd./96th (7-11 a.m.)

• Westbound Fall Creek from Brooks School to Mollenkopf (7-9:30 a.m.)

• Northbound Mollenkopf from Fall Creek to Windmere (7:15-10 a.m.)

• Eastbound Windmere from Mollenkopf to 106th (7:15-10 a.m.)

• Eastbound 106th from Windmere to Hawthorn Ridge (7:30-10:15 a.m.)

• Westbound Hawthorn Ridge from 106th to Club Point Dr. (7:30-10:15 a.m.)

• Club Point Dr. from Golf Club to Brooks School Rd. (both directions) (7:30-10:15 a.m.)

• Southbound Brooks School Rd. from Club Point Dr. to Fall Creek (7:15-10:15 a.m.)

• 104th St. from Olio Rd. to Crestmoor (7-8 a.m.)

• Keyesport Landing, Proposal Point, Farmstead and Saddlestone (7-8:15 a.m.)

• Waterway Blvd. (both directions) from Saddlestone to Olio Rd. (7-8:15 a.m.)

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NEAL TIRE & AUTO SERVICE SUPPORTING THE HEALTH OF VEHICLES

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keeping your body healthy and strong is as important as keeping your car running in optimal condition. That’s why Neal Tire and Auto Service is a proud sponsor of the Geist

Half Marathon taking place on Saturday, May 21.

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Lisa Mitchell is a Certified Body Language Trainer, nonverbal skills coach, writer, entrepreneur and Founder of Power Body Language. You can learn more on Twitter @powernonverbals or her website, powerbodylanguage.com.

Davis says keeping your car well maintained and manufacturer recommended service up-to-date is a lot like investing in yourself by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly and staying current on recommended screenings. Keeping both your car, and your body, running in peak condition for the long term is the goal.

For many people, their automobile is the second largest investment that they make after their home. It’s the goal of Neal Tire and Auto Service to protect that investment and keep vehicles performing at their best. Performance, longevity and safety are key, and when it comes to cars in the community where Davis and other members of the Neal Tire team work and live with their families, there’s no substitute for excellence in car care.

Neal Tire and Auto Service promises to beat any competitors’ prices on tires. If it’s time to replace your tires, Neal Tire and Auto Service wants to be your first stop. Not only do they offer an extensive selection of the best tire brands, but they are the experts when it comes to ensuring proper alignment, which if not done properly when tires are installed, can cause tens of thousands of miles worth of premature wear and cost you hundreds of dollars.

The trained technicians at Neal Tire and Auto Service will ensure proper alignment upon installation of your new tires, something most other tire shops have to send you somewhere else to have done. They make it convenient by being able to handle all of your tire and service needs under one roof, saving you time and money. For your convenience, they also carry boat trailer tires, tires for lawn equipment and any other tire need you might have.

Keep your vehicle running in peak condition by visiting Neal Tire and Auto Service today. Call 317-335-5558, visit nealtire.com to schedule an appointment for service or tires or stop in at 13894 E. 96th St. and get on the road to better performance.

Neal Tire and Auto Service now offers a free vehicle concierge service. Drive over to their location near 96th and Olio Road to drop off your vehicle and one of their service technicians will give you a ride to your home or office within 5 miles.

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Autumn Letendre, wife of fallen Marine Captain Brian S. Letendre, is fulfilling her promise to carry out her late husband's legacy through the Golden Star USA Foundation. Their inaugural CamoRun is being held on May 21 at Ft. Benjamin Harrison State Park.

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Semper Fidelis – Always Faithful.

That’s Autumn Letendre, wife of fallen Marine Captain Brian S. Letendre. Captain Letendre died May 3, 2006, in combat operations in Al Anbar, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In the 10 years since Captain Letendre’s death, his widow Autumn has faithfully and tirelessly worked to fulfill her promise to carry out his legacy.

Following Captain Letendre’s death, Autumn made a choice to rise from the fog of grief and create a legacy that her husband would be proud of. That’s when she created The Golden Star USA Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of America’s active duty, reserved and honorably discharged military and their dependents.

To mark the 10th anniversary of her husband’s death and start of the foundation, Golden Star USA is holding the inaugural CamoRun, a 5K and 10K race, May 21 at Ft. Benjamin Harrison. Appropriately falling on Armed Services Day, the event promises to be a day of honoring Captain Letendre and all others who serve, a time for family, friends and support.

The 10-year anniversary celebration has been in the works for a long time, Autumn says. “The 10-year mark has always been the GO point for me to make a celebration like this happen. Our mission with the celebration is to show the corporate world how to get involved and support The Golden Star.”

Autumn says the idea of a run appealed to her because she and Captain Letendre were avid runners. She recalls, “Brian was a fast runner. His trainees loved trying to beat him, and it put a smile on his face.”

The journey has been a long one for Autumn. With emotions still raw, she recalls how she and Brian met in college playing soccer at Milligan University in Tennessee and instantly connected. They dated for a while, and then she says one day her world changed when Brian received a phone call that she overheard.

With a degree in Computer Science, Brian received handsome job offers. This call was no exception. The handsome salary offer from the large corporation was no surprise to Autumn. Instead, it was Brian who delivered the shocking response. “He

thanked the man for the generous offer, then he said he couldn’t accept the offer because he would soon be joining the Marines. I was shocked. He’d never told me before that he wanted to do this. Suddenly he’s talking about enlisting and asking if I could handle life as a military wife.”

Autumn admits she didn’t immediately warm to the idea of frequently moving and the constant worry for his safety. But she says despite her doubts, there was one thing that she couldn’t deny. “I always felt immense pride when I watched him walk in a room. I was proud of who he was and decided I would be proud to call him my husband.”

The couple married, and Autumn was quickly thrust into a whole new world. After settling in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Brian prepared for training, but Autumn wasn’t prepared for the discussion they would soon have. Ever the realist, Brian sat her down and told her what to do should he be killed in action. “He was very thorough, explaining to me what to do and who to call. I couldn’t even fathom it at the time,” she says. Just two weeks after they were married, Brian was called for his first tour of duty in Iraq.

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Autumn smiles as she remembers that despite her fiercely independent and capable persona, Captain Letendre took his job of taking care of his wife very seriously. “One evening, I heard a knock at the door. It was one of Brian’s friends, a military officer. He told me he was here on orders from Captain Letendre to take her to dinner. It was his way of making sure I was taken care of,” she says.

Adjusting to military life soon passed. Nuances of the new routine like how to get on and off base, where to go to the doctor and long stretches of time apart all soon became commonplace. Autumn loved her teaching job, and soon she was pregnant. It wasn’t long after their son Dillon arrived in 2003 that Captain Letendre was reassigned to Connecticut.

The couple became close to their military family and neighbors and loved their community. It was those same friends and family that Autumn leaned on when she got the devastating news in May 2006 that her husband had been killed in action.

The reality of now being a widow and single mother at 28 was nearly unbearable. In the days and weeks following Brian’s death, Autumn and Dillon were surrounded with the support of not just her own family but military family. She’s still overwhelmed

with the kindness and generosity as she remembers what the community did for her.

“Our neighbors got together, took over a grassy area in the neighborhood and built Captain Letendre Memorial Park. They didn’t want him to be forgotten,” she says. Though feeling the heavy burden of grief, Autumn decided she couldn’t just sit back and give up. She was determined to turn her grief into something good. That’s when she decided to do the type of thing that her fallen husband would have done: help others first. “You heal when you serve others,” she says. She immediately got to work building the Golden Star Foundation.

The idea sparked while at a function for military families. The speaker asked if anyone in the audience had anything to add. Autumn stood up and spoke. The first thought that came to her mind to say was that we need to do something for the soldiers and their families. She started Golden Star USA to provide financial and emotional support to military families for needs that range from home repairs, medical expenses, tuition assistance and more.

She also started getting invitations to do speaking engagements to military families, delivering an encouraging message of

hope. Already tackling a full plate, Autumn continued to take on more. Having returned to her home state of Indiana after her husband’s death, she decided to open a boutique called Abby Adams. The store offers a variety of items from apparel and jewelry to gifts and home décor. Along the way, Autumn also began launching a country music career. Fueled by a love of poetry and music, she penned a collection of songs in her journal inspired by her experiences and recorded a CD that was released in 2011.

With all that Autumn has accomplished, there seems to be no limit to her energy. But she says there was a time she was reaching her breaking point. Late in 2010, in the midst of a heavy speaking engagement schedule, commitments to the foundation and responsibilities to her son, she was in desperate need of a break. In fact, she recalls she nearly cancelled of a speaking engagement shortly before she was due to appear.

“My brother spoke to me on the phone and convinced me to go ahead with my speech, and so I did. After it was over, I was determined to walk away from all of it. Then a couple approached me, and the husband explained that he’d been contemplating taking his life. There are 21 suicides a day in the

"You heal

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military, so hearing that he changed his mind after listening to my speech was all I needed to decide to keep going.”

Letendre maintains the same feverish pace. All while raising Dillon, she continues managing the foundation, Abby Adams Boutique, keeping up with speaking engagements and more. Inspired by the many veterans she’s met and helped through their journeys, she’s working on her master’s degree in rehabilitative counseling. She’s also preparing to open her next boutique in Fishers. She’s excited to reveal the name and specific details soon and says it will encompass food and fun in an old-fashioned family environment.

Autumn remains steadfast in her commitment to help others first. To that end, she is adamant that all the proceeds from the foundation, the boutique, the run and the speaking engagements go directly to benefit the military families. She pays her staff, but she does not draw a paycheck. “Dillon and I have all we need,” she says.

Now it’s full speed ahead with final preparations for the Camo Run. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:15 a.m. with the race kicking off at 10:45. Military Jump Master and founder of the All Veteran Group, Mike Elliott, who famously accompanied Former President George H.W. Bush on his 90th birthday buddy jump, will jump during the ceremony. Tickets to buddy jump with Elliott will be available for purchase at the event. Famous artist Randall Hedden will be on hand to create one of his signature magnificent paintings to be auctioned at the event.

Golden Star is also holding a VIP fundraising luncheon as part of the event. Tickets for the luncheon can be purchased for $100 each. Seating for the luncheon is limited to 100 guests. You can register to run at tuxbro.com. You can also find the link to register on The Golden Star USA Facebook and Twitter pages. Autumn says hitting the goal of 250 runners registered will mean success.

As the event’s success weighs heavy on her mind, I ask her what Brian would say to her on that day. Emotions well up again, and she tells me, “Brian always left me sticky notes everywhere with words of encouragement. He’d probably leave me a sticky note telling me to make someone smile today.

Or maybe one that says to remember that you’re changing someone’s life today.”

Suzanne Huntzinger has a journalism degree from IU and has lived in the Geist community for 18 years.

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Haley Harper Indiana University Biology Doug and Shelley Harper Manuel Vega – LNHS

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Laura Matsuoka Purdue University Business Management Jeff and Kim Matsuoka Ben Morgan – LNHS

Taylor Matters Purdue University Elementary Education Patrick and Elizabeth Matter Margaret Powell – ABE

Ellyn Mendenhall Indiana University International Studies Tom and Beth Mendenhall Larry Pierce – FCV

James Leo Miller New York University Film and Video Production John Miller and Beverly S. Monts Tyler Goudreau - LNHS

Tyler Nugen Indiana University Human Biology Joe and Vickie Nugen Wayne Bender – MCIT

Alfredo Rodriguez IUPUI Business Lorenzo and Alicia Rodriguez Robert Carnahan – LNHS

Laine Rumreich The Ohio State University Mathematics Mark and Lori Rumreich Rebecca Hufty – LNHS

Gage Shaw Indiana University Business or Mathematics Earl and Michelle Shaw Brett Crousore – LNHS

Savannah Spears Butler University Classics Jesse Spears and Karen Spears Steve Hardwick – IC

Carly St. Clair Indiana University Human Biology Mark and Kelley St. Clair Amy Hinshaw – MCIT

Jacob Stevens Indiana University Kinesiology Richard and Alicia Stevens Katherine Sahm Francis – retired LNHS

Hannah Strebing Indiana University Speech Language Pathology Michael and Jamie Strebing Laurence Leonhardt – LNHS

Bradford Testin Purdue University Mechanical Engineering Bill and Judy Testin Kevin Kelly – MCIT

Anna Timke Savannah College of Art and Design Illustration Mark and Julie Timke Careth Flash – LNHS

Caroline Townsend University of Evansville Biochemistry Michael and Stefanee Townsend Sarah Bigler – LNHS

Katharine Wilhelm Butler University Vocal Performance & International Studies Mark and Julia Wilhelm Karen Halligan – LNHS

DeJuan Winters Butler University Mathematics and Music Jean Powell and Donna Winters Sarah Bigler - LNHS

Rabiah Amjad IUPUI Biochemistry & French Muhammad & Ramiza Amjad Jill Hilgemeier – LCHS

Alexa Austin Stanford University Business or Economics Jim & Barb Austin Diane Muench – Retired IC

Mary Barr Purdue University Environmental Science Larry & Tracy Barr Alan Burrell – LCHS

Taylor Bohlman University of Indianapolis Pre-Physical Therapy Bret & Karon Bohlman Alan Burrell – LCHS

Jhaiman Boone Rose Hulman Institute of Technology Chemical Engineering Brenda Boone Katie Legge – LCHS

Peyton Carroll Carthage College Neuroscience Steve & Terri Carroll Dawn Colbert - ABE

Lauren Chastain Indiana University International Studies & French Roger & Melanie Chastain Jill Hilgemeier – LCHS

Sarah Bryan University of Alabama Pre-Med Bobbi Bryan Katie Legge – LCHS

John Chung, Jr. Purdue University Civil Engineering John, Sr. & Soon Chung Steven Yoder – LCHS

Koby Clemow Indiana University Business David & Lisa Clemow Randy Greenwell – LCHS

Eric Coogan Indiana University Business Philip & Elizabeth Coogan Dixie Martin – MCIT

Olivia Davis University of Mississippi Pre-Med Tim & Alison Davis Amy Hinshaw – MCIT

Regan Desautels Depaul University Biology & Peace Studies Michael & Lori Desautels Milo Ellis – LCHS

Maria Dorsey Indiana University Marketing Mark & Melissa Dorsey Jonathan Kowalczyk – LCHS

Michael Duke McGill University Viola da Gamba Performance & Research Jeffrey & Machelle Duke Joy Conners – LCHS

Andrew Hast Indiana University Linguistic Anthropology Ryan & Shauna Williams Katie Legge – LCHS

Kayley Rae Hodson Purdue University Engineering Eric & Christine Hodson Diane MacAllister – BP

Jordan Hunnicutt Purdue University Game Studies David & Susan Hunnicutt Lynda Sherer – LCHS

Sarah Kavalar Indiana University Psychology Brian & Amy Kavalar Bruce Nelson – IC

Erin Marlowe Indiana University Physics Joanne Wallace Anthony Stanich – LCHS

Andrea Marti Purdue University Biology Robert & Christine Marti Kathy Madren – Former LCHS

Benjamin McArdle Ball State University Sport & Business Administration Arleane Reay Jed Richman – Former LCHS

Erin McCreary Purdue University Construction Engineering Mgmt & Environmental Engineering Eric & Chaquitta McCreary Sheri Dowden – LCHS

Cullen Oakes IUPUI Business Management Daniel & Sandra Oakes Jeff Maberto – LCHS (former MCIT)

Alexandra Richardson Indiana University Environmental Science Edwin & Nancy Richardson Wendy Golden – LCHS

Samantha Rodriguez Case Western Reserve University Biology & Pre-Med Richard Rodriguez & Susan Ryva Greta Murphy – LCHS

Sarah Rowland University of Cincinnati Industrial Design Eric & Sally Rowland Wendy Golden – LCHS

Dylan Scheumann Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Engineering Joseph & Shawna Scheumann Greta Murphy – LCHS

Chad Sharp University of Michigan Computer Science Scott & Rhonda Long Sharp James Decaro – former BMS

Samuel Varie Butler University Business David & Katherine Varie Nancy Barnes – LCHS

Mayesha Awal Purdue University Biochemistry & Computer Science Mohammed & Shamima Awal Eric Shetter – LNHS

Russell Elliot Bauman University of Missouri Journalism RJ Bauman and Tina Bauman Healther Klopfenstein - LNHS

Caleb Brehm Purdue University Environmental Engineering Rodney & Romy Brehm Rachel Couch – LNHS

Erica Chadwell Purdue University Engineering Kenneth Chadwell and Celia De Leon Thomas Ferry – LNHS

Addison Cook Indiana University Biology John and Alice Cook James Swadener – LNHS

Erick Corado Purdue University Accounting Heber and Johana Corado Sarah Osborne – LNHS

Kaylee Crowell IUPUI Biomedical Engineering & German Rob and Kim Crowell Jeff Harker – FCV

Carissa Doemland Butler University Communications Chris and Becky Doemland Elaine Bush – LNHS

Allegra Frank Pomona College Studio Art Mark and Indra Frank Nichole Cooper – LNHS

Benjamin Freije College of Wooster Biochemistry Richard and Brenda Freije Carol Happ – LNHS

Nikita Gilbert IUPUI Psychology Durand and Melanie Gilbert Mary Grossling – LNHS

Haley Harper Indiana University Biology Doug and Shelley Harper Manuel Vega – LNHS

Munib Masharib Indiana University Political Science & International Relations Muhammad and Noorbanu MasharibMark Frankum – LNHS

Laura Matsuoka Purdue University Business Management Jeff and Kim Matsuoka Ben Morgan – LNHS

Taylor Matters Purdue University Elementary Education Patrick and Elizabeth Matter Margaret Powell – ABE

Ellyn Mendenhall Indiana University International Studies Tom and Beth Mendenhall Larry Pierce – FCV

James Leo Miller New York University Film and Video Production John Miller and Beverly S. Monts Tyler Goudreau - LNHS

Tyler Nugen Indiana University Human Biology Joe and Vickie Nugen Wayne Bender – MCIT

Alfredo Rodriguez IUPUI Business Lorenzo and Alicia Rodriguez Robert Carnahan – LNHS

Laine Rumreich The Ohio State University Mathematics Mark and Lori Rumreich Rebecca Hufty – LNHS

Gage Shaw Indiana University Business or Mathematics Earl and Michelle Shaw Brett Crousore – LNHS

Savannah Spears Butler University Classics Jesse Spears and Karen Spears Steve Hardwick – IC

Carly St. Clair Indiana University Human Biology Mark and Kelley St. Clair Amy Hinshaw – MCIT

Jacob Stevens Indiana University Kinesiology Richard and Alicia Stevens Katherine Sahm Francis – retired LNHS

Hannah Strebing Indiana University Speech Language Pathology Michael and Jamie Strebing Laurence Leonhardt – LNHS

Bradford Testin Purdue University Mechanical Engineering Bill and Judy Testin Kevin Kelly – MCIT

Anna Timke Savannah College of Art and Design Illustration Mark and Julie Timke Careth Flash – LNHS

Caroline Townsend University of Evansville Biochemistry Michael and Stefanee Townsend Sarah Bigler – LNHS

Katharine Wilhelm Butler University Vocal Performance & International Studies Mark and Julia Wilhelm Karen Halligan – LNHS

DeJuan Winters Butler University Mathematics and Music Jean Powell and Donna Winters Sarah Bigler - LNHS

Rabiah Amjad IUPUI Biochemistry & French Muhammad & Ramiza Amjad Jill Hilgemeier – LCHS

Alexa Austin Stanford University Business or Economics Jim & Barb Austin Diane Muench – Retired IC

Mary Barr Purdue University Environmental Science Larry & Tracy Barr Alan Burrell – LCHS

Taylor Bohlman University of Indianapolis Pre-Physical Therapy Bret & Karon Bohlman Alan Burrell – LCHS

Jhaiman Boone Rose Hulman Institute of Technology Chemical Engineering Brenda Boone Katie Legge – LCHS

Peyton Carroll Carthage College Neuroscience Steve & Terri Carroll Dawn Colbert - ABE

Lauren Chastain Indiana University International Studies & French Roger & Melanie Chastain Jill Hilgemeier – LCHS

Sarah Bryan University of Alabama Pre-Med Bobbi Bryan Katie Legge – LCHS

John Chung, Jr. Purdue University Civil Engineering John, Sr. & Soon Chung Steven Yoder – LCHS

Koby Clemow Indiana University Business David & Lisa Clemow Randy Greenwell – LCHS

Eric Coogan Indiana University Business Philip & Elizabeth Coogan Dixie Martin – MCIT

Olivia Davis University of Mississippi Pre-Med Tim & Alison Davis Amy Hinshaw – MCIT

Regan Desautels Depaul University Biology & Peace Studies Michael & Lori Desautels Milo Ellis – LCHS

Maria Dorsey Indiana University Marketing Mark & Melissa Dorsey Jonathan Kowalczyk – LCHS

Michael Duke McGill University Viola da Gamba Performance & Research Jeffrey & Machelle Duke Joy Conners – LCHS

Andrew Hast Indiana University Linguistic Anthropology Ryan & Shauna Williams Katie Legge – LCHS

Kayley Rae Hodson Purdue University Engineering Eric & Christine Hodson Diane MacAllister – BP

Jordan Hunnicutt Purdue University Game Studies David & Susan Hunnicutt Lynda Sherer – LCHS

Sarah Kavalar Indiana University Psychology Brian & Amy Kavalar Bruce Nelson – IC

Erin Marlowe Indiana University Physics Joanne Wallace Anthony Stanich – LCHS

Andrea Marti Purdue University Biology Robert & Christine Marti Kathy Madren – Former LCHS

Benjamin McArdle Ball State University Sport & Business Administration Arleane Reay Jed Richman – Former LCHS

Erin McCreary Purdue University Construction Engineering Mgmt & Environmental Engineering Eric & Chaquitta McCreary Sheri Dowden – LCHS

Cullen Oakes IUPUI Business Management Daniel & Sandra Oakes Jeff Maberto – LCHS (former MCIT)

Alexandra Richardson Indiana University Environmental Science Edwin & Nancy Richardson Wendy Golden – LCHS

Samantha Rodriguez Case Western Reserve University Biology & Pre-Med Richard Rodriguez & Susan Ryva Greta Murphy – LCHS

Sarah Rowland University of Cincinnati Industrial Design Eric & Sally Rowland Wendy Golden – LCHS

Dylan Scheumann Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Engineering Joseph & Shawna Scheumann Greta Murphy – LCHS

Chad Sharp University of Michigan Computer Science Scott & Rhonda Long Sharp James Decaro – former BMS

Samuel Varie Butler University Business David & Katherine Varie Nancy Barnes – LCHS

Mayesha Awal Purdue University Biochemistry & Computer Science Mohammed & Shamima Awal Eric Shetter – LNHS

Russell Elliot Bauman University of Missouri Journalism RJ Bauman and Tina Bauman Healther Klopfenstein - LNHS

Caleb Brehm Purdue University Environmental Engineering Rodney & Romy Brehm Rachel Couch – LNHS

Erica Chadwell Purdue University Engineering Kenneth Chadwell and Celia De Leon Thomas Ferry – LNHS

Addison Cook Indiana University Biology John and Alice Cook James Swadener – LNHS

Erick Corado Purdue University Accounting Heber and Johana Corado Sarah Osborne – LNHS

Kaylee Crowell IUPUI Biomedical Engineering & German Rob and Kim Crowell Jeff Harker – FCV

Carissa Doemland Butler University Communications Chris and Becky Doemland Elaine Bush – LNHS

Allegra Frank Pomona College Studio Art Mark and Indra Frank Nichole Cooper – LNHS

Benjamin Freije College of Wooster Biochemistry Richard and Brenda Freije Carol Happ – LNHS

Nikita Gilbert IUPUI Psychology Durand and Melanie Gilbert Mary Grossling – LNHS

Haley Harper Indiana University Biology Doug and Shelley Harper Manuel Vega – LNHS

Munib Masharib Indiana University Political Science & International Relations Muhammad and Noorbanu MasharibMark Frankum – LNHS

Laura Matsuoka Purdue University Business Management Jeff and Kim Matsuoka Ben Morgan – LNHS

Taylor Matters Purdue University Elementary Education Patrick and Elizabeth Matter Margaret Powell – ABE

Ellyn Mendenhall Indiana University International Studies Tom and Beth Mendenhall Larry Pierce – FCV

James Leo Miller New York University Film and Video Production John Miller and Beverly S. Monts Tyler Goudreau - LNHS

Tyler Nugen Indiana University Human Biology Joe and Vickie Nugen Wayne Bender – MCIT

Alfredo Rodriguez IUPUI Business Lorenzo and Alicia Rodriguez Robert Carnahan – LNHS

Laine Rumreich The Ohio State University Mathematics Mark and Lori Rumreich Rebecca Hufty – LNHS

Gage Shaw Indiana University Business or Mathematics Earl and Michelle Shaw Brett Crousore – LNHS

Savannah Spears Butler University Classics Jesse Spears and Karen Spears Steve Hardwick – IC

Carly St. Clair Indiana University Human Biology Mark and Kelley St. Clair Amy Hinshaw – MCIT

Jacob Stevens Indiana University Kinesiology Richard and Alicia Stevens Katherine Sahm Francis – retired LNHS

Hannah Strebing Indiana University Speech Language Pathology Michael and Jamie Strebing Laurence Leonhardt – LNHS

Bradford Testin Purdue University Mechanical Engineering Bill and Judy Testin Kevin Kelly – MCIT

Anna Timke Savannah College of Art and Design Illustration Mark and Julie Timke Careth Flash – LNHS

Caroline Townsend University of Evansville Biochemistry Michael and Stefanee Townsend Sarah Bigler – LNHS

Katharine Wilhelm Butler University Vocal Performance & International Studies Mark and Julia Wilhelm Karen Halligan – LNHS

DeJuan Winters Butler University Mathematics and Music Jean Powell and Donna Winters Sarah Bigler - LNHS

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Writer / Matt KeatingPhotographer / Keeley Miller

Lawrence North Band Director Tom Wallis is ready to pack his bags for a trip to Pasadena, California, even though he isn’t departing until next January.

That’s because he is so excited about his destination: the Rose Parade. Wallis and The Marching Pride of Lawrence Township (MPLT) will be performing at the classic parade on Jan. 2, 2017, as one of only 21 national marching bands to showcase their talents.

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“The kids are overwhelmingly excited about being chosen,” Wallis said. “It’s a great honor to be selected. Out of all the schools in the entire country, we were chosen to be in a parade that has been an institution. It says so much about the high quality of our students and how good their performances are.”

Over 250 students will be representing both the MSD of Lawrence Township and the state of Indiana. It’s the trip of a lifetime but also an expensive one. In order to cover travel, hotel, meals and other expenses, the MPLT will need to come up with $800,000.

“The MPLT has formed ’MPLT’s Road to Pasadena’ campaign to raise the funds needed,” Wallis noted. “It’s a lot of money, but with social media and a lot of hard work, we can accomplish our goal.”

MPLT has started its campaign around the band’s ‘Road to Pasadena’ experience, which includes several upcoming events and

activities. Supporters can follow MPLT on Twitter and Instagram @MPLTBand.

Followers can also keep up to date via Facebook under Marching Pride of Lawrence Township.

“The MPLT is a joint effort between Lawrence Central High School and Lawrence North High School,” Wallis said. “With a combined township-wide high school marching band, we can compete at both the state (Indiana State Music Association) and national (Bands of America) levels.”

The program is directed by Wallis; Randy Greenwell, chairman of the Performing Arts Department and Band Director at Lawrence Central; Glen Haugher, a band director at Lawrence North; and Matthew James, the Performing Arts Director and a Band Director at Lawrence Central.

“It really has been a joint effort all the way between the two schools, and it’s been a

great way for the kids to have a lot of new friendships,” Wallis stated. “They are all excited about meeting their goal and performing in front of an audience of over 700,000 spectators and more than 81 million television viewers.”

If you would like to make a donation by check, make the check payable to The Lawrence Township School Foundation and forward to 6501 Sunnyside Rd., Indianapolis, 46236. Note Pride to Pasadena in the memo line. For donation information, contact Cori Korn at [email protected] or 317-423-8202.

For additional information on the band’s participation in the Rose Parade and to learn other ways to support these students, visit PrideToPasadena.org.

Matt Keating is an instructional assistant and tutor at Amy Beverland Elementary and a freelance writer.

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It’s the month of May, and we are finally able to depend on some nice sunny days! You also might have some people coming in for the 500, and you’d like to do something different. You’ve visited the Speedway Museum, you’ve gone to the parade and you’ve hit the track…what else can you do? Well, there are some fun outdoor activity options all around you! The great news is that if you don’t want to invest in a new bike, a boat or other equipment, it can all be rented!

If you love the water (and who doesn’t?), the Geist Marina rents out pontoons and kayaks daily. There is NOTHING like a day out on the lake. Whether you are young or old, male or female, being out on the water can appeal to everyone! Geist Marina has 12 pontoons that seat anywhere from nine to 12 people. Someone from the marina staff will show you the ropes, so you don’t have to be an experienced boater to take out a pontoon. Personally, I’m not the greatest boat driver on the lake, but even I can navigate and park a pontoon. They’re easy!

The pontoons can be used during the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They also have evening rentals now! While you don’t have to reserve the boats ahead of time, it’s highly recommended. Weekends and holidays can book up early, so plan ahead. Rates vary from $125-$300, depending on the day and time. Considering how many people you can get on a pontoon, it’s really a good deal!

If you’re a little more adventurous, you might try kayaking! Geist Marina has one and two-person kayaks to rent. Just a hint from someone who’s tried it – kayaking requires some good balance! Don’t bring your cell phone…it could end up in the lake! It is great exercise and a peaceful way to tour the lake. The marina can provide you with suggested routes.

The kayaks are rented by the hour and are very reasonably priced. A one-man kayak is $10 for the first two hours and $5 per hour after that. A double is $20 for the first two hours and $5 per hour after the first two hours. For more detailed information, you can go to the marina’s website at marinalimited.com or call them at 317-849-8455. The marina also rents out boats on Morse Reservoir.

If a day out on the water doesn’t float your boat, you might want to try biking! While there are plenty of local options, it’s tough to beat biking along the wildly popular 18-mile Monon Trail! You can rent by the hour or for a half-day. Rusted Moon Outfitters in Broad Ripple and DG Bicycles in Nora are two good options.

I headed over to Carmel to rent my bike at Carmel Cyclery on Carmel Drive. It’s right next to the Monon Trail bridge. It’s nice because there is plenty of parking. The bikes are on racks out front, and you can run your credit card at the outside machine. Talk about easy!

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Biking on the Monon Trail

Rachel and friends head out of the Geist Marina aboard one of their

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Writer & Photographer / Rachel Quade

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They have several types of bikes to rent. There are geared, tandem, recumbent, trailer and youth bikes. While I was waiting in line, some experienced cyclists who were visiting from Detroit explained to me the difference between the bikes. Hybrid bikes have an upright riding position with a wide seat. The cruiser bikes are similar to the hybrid bikes, but the wheels are wider.

If you’re going for a shorter ride (under 20 miles), the cruiser bike might make more sense because it’s a smoother ride. For longer rides (especially ones with hills), the hybrid is probably the better option. I chose the cruiser. I loved it! Of course the fact that it was a perfect blue sky day of 70 degrees didn’t hurt the experience!

People watching along the Monon is also top notch. If you have to take a restroom break, try Canterbury Park (north of 54th Street), the 96th Street rest stop, the Monon Center (just west of the trail on 111th Street) or at the Rohrer Road trailhead (north of 136th Street).

Sorry for interrupting a pleasant article with such details, but you asked…or you would have eventually! Don’t bother with the list of restrooms on the official Monon Trail map – just trust me.

If you want to stop for a refreshment, there are plenty of options. There are vending machines in the Monon Center, or you can take a longer break at one of the many eateries in Broad Ripple!

A lock is included with your bike rental, so you can lock up your bike at one of the racks in Broad Ripple and take a stroll around the charming Broad Ripple area. Helmets are also included, but not required to be worn, with the rentals. Along your bike ride, you’ll hear shouts of “to your left” from the quicker cyclists and runners. You’re best off to just stay to the right when you can! The entire biking experience is just plain fun from start to finish!!

Besides boating and biking, there is other equipment you can rent to have an adventurous day nearby. Consider taking a tour of the White River State Park or the Central Canal in downtown Indy. Segway of Indiana will give you lessons and a one-hour guided tour. Reservations are required. You can reach Segway of Indiana at 317-253-1910.

If you don’t want to see the Canal by a Segway, try your hand (or rather foot) at pedal boating! Wheel Fun Rentals is open seven days a week and rents out their pedal boats for $35 per hour. They also have kayaks that you can rent. Their number is 317-767-5072.

There are so many great ways to spend a day outside! Don’t wait for company to go try out these fun ideas! Take advantage of living in a city with such great outdoor opportunities! It’s not only good for you…it’s just plain FUN! Enjoy!!!

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April Krowel is the winner of the Geist 2016 Mom of the Year Contest. She was nominated by her husband, Justin Krowel. His nomination said:

“After returning from a combat tour in Iraq and losing friends to suicide, my wife made the decision to embark on a journey to earn her Ph.D. in counseling psychology. Throughout this process, she has been involved in research about several military-related topics. She frequently presents at conferences and hopes to inform public policies through her research. She has done all this while being my wife (a tall task!) and a mother to our two daughters. Recently, we learned that our 9-month-old has atypical seizures; April analyzed dissertation data while comforting her in the hospital. She deserves to be recognized.”

April and Justin met each other while stationed at Fort Campbell with the Military Police Unit. Justin was a police officer, and April worked as support personnel. They met in January 2003 and were married nine weeks later on March 14. They deployed to Iraq at the end of March 2003.

Shortly after returning from Iraq in 2004, they lost two friends to suicide. This marked a turning point for April’s career. She initially wanted to be a teacher, then a lawyer and then an actress. She even

became a theatre major for a short while. After losing her friends, however, she decided to major in psychology for her undergraduate degree at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona.

“The death of my friends helped me decide to work toward my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology,” says April. “Since it was at the beginning of the war, there weren’t a lot of resources back here for mental health issues….I decided I wanted to disseminate my knowledge of information through research to the larger psychology community. This is my way of making a difference.”

As a fourth year doctoral student at Ball State, her dissertation coursework is looking at how student veterans adjust to the college environment compared to their non-veteran peers. Her other research consists of suicide prevention within military and veteran communities. She has presented both topics to conferences within the psychology community locally, regionally and nationally.

She serves as co-chair for the APA Division 17 Military Special Interest Group and as Regional Advocacy Coordinator with the APA Graduate Students Advocacy Coordinating Team.

April has received too many awards to mention in this article, but here are a few highlights:

• Pat Tillman Military Scholar award 2013 recipient

• Perham Scholarship 2014 recipient• APAGS ACT’s State Leader of the Year

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Student Leader of the Year 2015 recipient

Ultimately, she hopes to work in a VA healthcare system for veterans with a wide spectrum of healthcare needs and become board certified in neuropsychology conducting assessments with people who have neuropsychology concerns.

For April and Justin, starting a family didn’t happen easily. “We were told we couldn’t have children after trying to get pregnant for five years….We were planning to adopt children after college,” says April.

Then on May 20, 2010, April and Justin had their first daughter, Abbigail, who was born a couple weeks before April graduated with her undergraduate degree. A couple months later, April started her master’s degree and then eventually began working toward her Ph.D. Abbigail is now almost 6 years old and attends Kindergarten at Geist Montessori Academy.

“I always joke around that Abbigail deserves an honorary Ph.D. because she’s been with me through it all,” says April.

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The Krowel family’s newest addition, 10-month-old Aubrie, has been experiencing unexplained seizures since she was 8 months old, but doctors have yet to diagnose. She’s had three hospital admissions while April has worked on her dissertation. April stayed with Aubrie at the hospital, never leaving her bedside. She remembers working from her laptop on the food tray over the bed as she cuddled with her baby.

Justin recalls a special moment during this time.

“I came into the hospital room after a break, and April was holding our youngest daughter, talking on the phone to our oldest daughter and working on her dissertation while grading papers for a class she teaches all at the same time. In this moment, I knew that the mother of my two girls was the best partner I could ask for to raise children with. For me, I am unsure how she does so much, stays so busy and is supportive of all of us while following her dreams of becoming a psychologist as she balances being a great mother. I am a lucky man!”

Outside of school, April enjoys going to the T-ball field with Abbigail, listening to live music, eating fine food and drinking good beer.

After completing her Ph.D. in July 2017, she plans to go into the National Guard.

She brags about her husband of 13 years. “Justin is a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star Recipient….He works as a rehabilitation counselor with the VA. We’re both in the mental health field, so we have a good balance. I couldn’t do what I do without him and his support.”

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Melissa Bunce grew up on a lake near Fort Wayne with parents who owned a book titled, “How to Raise a Scorpio Daughter.”

“They knew they had their hands full with me,” jokes Bunce.Always a free spirit, Melissa has always enjoyed the outdoors and nature. However, it wasn’t until their youngest son Aidan was born that she was propelled in the direction of starting her aromatherapy business.

“My first essential oil that I fell in love with, I purchased in downtown Minneapolis when I was 23,” shares Melissa. “As a child, I was always drawn to smelly plants like lilacs, sage and flowers that had strong scents.”

Their oldest son, Ethan, has always been healthy. Aidan, however, experienced consistent ear infections as a baby with allergic reactions to antibiotics. Bunce knew she had to explore alternatives. She grabbed her standby rosemary oil and a few others and created a blend for Aidan. It worked. He hasn’t had ear infections since.

In addition to the ear infections, Aidan had allergies to certain foods, so the family focused on organic foods.“A child with allergies created a perfect arena for exploration to see what would work best with his body,” says Melissa.

As a trained and Certified Aromatherapist who creates her own essential oil synergies and blends, Melissa offers classes on a regular basis to educate others on the safe application of essential oils.

“Melissa is an extraordinarily effective teacher,” says Beth Ann Krier, client and attendee of workshops offered by Essential Wellbeings. “After my first class with her, I knew how to get rid of my headaches in about 20 seconds. I could hardly believe it. I also learned to make a decongestant mist that really worked and a blend that sharpened mental focus. After a few other classes, I made a salve that healed the wounds on my friend’s hands (they previously wouldn’t heal due to her routine use of chemical processes on her clients as a hairdresser), and I came up with a mist that instantly improved another sister’s breathing.”

Melissa’s shop and workshops are hosted in her home. She is located across from Old Oakland golf course along Oaklandon

Road. It’s hard to miss since they have a noticeable chicken coop visible from the road.

“We don’t get sick here,” says Melissa. “I create blends and explore what works, and same with my clients. We work with the ebb and flow of what’s needed.”

One of the facts Melissa shares is that essential oils do have a shelf life, especially ones from citrus. Also needle oils have a one to two-year shelf life and need to be refrigerated. “The oils do break down over time and change, so it is not a good idea to hold on to those that will degrade,” shares Melissa.

In addition to buying Melissa’s oils from her directly, The Playful Soul, Good Earth, Flourish Yoga and Angel Mama Health and Wellness in Cicero carry Essential Wellbeings products.

Beginning in June, Melissa will be at the Abundant Life Farmers Market every Thursday from June to September from 4-7 p.m. and the Market at Hague the second Saturday of the month from May to October from 8 a.m.- 12 p.m.

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The association between Jonathan Byrd’s Hospitality and Restaurant Group and auto racing is virtually synonymous. The late founder Jonathan Byrd was a larger than life figure with an even bigger heart, who along with his love of God and family, loved motorsports.

However, the family origins with racing began with his mother, Lala Byrd. She owned a stock car in the late 1960s, becoming a pioneer for female race team ownership. It wasn’t until 1982 that her son Jonathan started his own race car legacy.

Jonathan Byrd Racing would continue until 2001 with Jonathan stepping away from the sport. His sons, David and Jonathan II, made a brief return to IndyCar in 2005 before returning in 2015. Their father passed in August 2009, five years after suffering a debilitating stroke.

After taking a decade off from sponsoring a race team, brothers David and Jonathan along with mom Virginia (Ginny) decided it was time to return to IndyCar. “We planned to be a part of the 100th Running of the Indy 500, but things evolved faster than expected, so we competed last year,” shares David, VP and Director of Operations for Byrd Hotel Group. “We realized racing is a huge part of who we are as a company and our brand. Therefore, we returned to racing.”

Jonathan Byrd’s Hospitality and Restaurant Group has evolved over the last three decades. The family business actually began in 1952, marking the date when Lala Byrd opened a frozen custard stand in Greenwood. It was also the same year her son Jonathan was born. Her Custard Kitchen later added coney dogs to the

offerings. Lala’s coney sauce recipe was a huge hit, and the name changed to The Kitchen Drive-in. Jonathan began working in the family business as a teenager.

In the late ‘60s, Carl and Lala Byrd met Colonel Sanders, resulting in ownership of several franchises of Kentucky Fried Chicken. The families became great friends with the Byrds known to have hosted a few birthday parties for the Colonel. Jonathan formally entered into restaurant ownership when he purchased a KFC franchise from his father. Almost 30 years later, he sold his KFC franchises and build the famous Jonathan Byrd’s Cafeteria in Greenwood. The original Jonathan Byrd’s Cafeteria structure boasted a roof that measured a full acre and featured a cafeteria serving line 100 feet long with over 250 items on the daily menu. The dining room had a seating capacity of 600 with an additional 800-seat banquet hall. This was maintained for nearly 26 years until the company made a pivot in 2014.

Jonathan Byrd’s restaurant remains in operation in Greenwood; however, there is no cafeteria. Jonathan Byrd’s scaled down the Greenwood operation, although they maintain the Byrd Conference Center. Deciding to expand north of Indianapolis, the Byrds opened the 502 East Event Centre in Carmel as their second banquet facility. Never to take on something on a small scale, the 502 East Event Centre is the largest event space in Hamilton County with 38,000 square feet of room to entertain. There are an additional 22 venues across the city of Indianapolis where they are the preferred or exclusive caterer.

Shortly after expanding into Hamilton County and scaling down the restaurant operations in Greenwood, Jonathan Byrd’s secured the foodservice contract at

Camp Atterbury, increasing its presence in Johnson County.

Thanks to being selected as the caterer for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Grand Park, Jonathan Byrd’s has taken major presence at Grand Park, becoming the naming rights sponsor of the Jonathan Byrd’s Fieldhouse. The fieldhouse is an indoor facility at Grand Park for volleyball, basketball and futsal (the newest rage in American soccer) featuring Jonathan Byrd’s Concessions and a restaurant known as Bleacher’s Cafe.

In addition to the Fieldhouse, Jonathan Byrd’s will have two restaurants inside the giant Arena along with internal concessions. One restaurant will seat 200 on the main level, and a small bar and restaurant on the second level will overlook the main playing field. Byrd Hotel Group is building a 176-room hotel that will be connected to the Arena; it should be completed in 2017.

“The hotel at Grand Park is a natural expansion of our hospitality positioning,” shares David. “It’s our first hotel in Indiana but will be the 10th hotel that we have owned and operated.”

David and his family moved to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1999 when Byrd Enterprises expanded to include hotels. Since moving to Arizona, David has overseen construction and acquisitions of hotels across Arizona and Utah. Currently their company owns and operates five hotels.

One of the closest race tracks to where David and his family live is a dirt course called Canyon Speedway northwest of Phoenix, and the other is Phoenix International Raceway. It’s tough to replicate the feel and tradition that surrounds the Indy 500. “My kids don’t fully appreciate my love of racing,” says David. “But they’ll get there.”

JONATHAN BYRD’S RAC I N G L E G AC Y

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Their driver for the Indy 500 last year was Bryan Clauson of Noblesville who is doing something completely crazy. In fact, the name of his racing quest this year is “The Chasing 200 Tour: Circular Insanity.” Clauson, who is driving for Jonathan Byrd’s Racing again this season, is scheduled to drive in 200 races in 2016. “It is ambitious, but it’s a dream of Bryan’s,” states David. “And he is literally on the track more than off and is doing quite well.” The Indy 500 should mark Clauson’s 65th race in his quest.

Both drivers for Jonathan Byrd Racing are from Noblesville: Clauson and Conor Daly. Daly is the son of Derek Daly and Noblesville native Beth Blackburn. Jonathan Byrd Racing’s partner is the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, which is one of the top most-trusted brands in the country. The Byrd racing team is the only race team in the country to be partnered with one of the top five most trusted brands.

For two weeks in May, the entertaining and networking for Jonathan Byrd’s customers and clients will be taking place alongside the straightaway at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. While the event is only two weeks long, the impact and connections made between Byrd guests may contribute to building a lasting legacy, much like what they have created for themselves.

With their restaurants, weddings division, two conference centers and other catering locations, plus the presence at Camp Atterbury and Grand Park, Jonathan Byrd’s will serve over three million meals in 2016. The company projects that they will serve over four million meals in 2017.

“We have to be one of the fastest-growing companies in Indiana, certainly one of the fastest growing food service companies,” shares David.

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The Jonathan Byrd Racing platform provides a business development tool for them. This provides Jonathan Byrd’s a

serious advantage over other companies in the same space. They are able to increase their brand profile in a way where they are more visible and linked to the Indy 500. This advertising platform is a win-win for companies wishing to make strategic relationships with other companies.

“We have the ability to entertain clients at the IMS during the 500 and at other events

across the country,” says David. “We go about our racing sponsorships in a different way. We say, ‘Hey, we are going racing. We are investing in our brand. We’d like for you to do business with us and come along for the ride.’”

For more information on Jonathan Byrd Racing, visit their Facebook page, follow them on Twitter and watch them race!

Jonathan Byrd’s Racing has successfully fielded 17 entries in the Indianapolis 500 beginning in 1985, scoring six top 10 finishes with a best finish of 5th in 2005.

The roster of Jonathan Byrd’s Racing Indy 500 drivers includes: Rich Vogler (‘85, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89) Stan Fox (‘91, ’92)Gordon Johncock (‘91)Buddy Lazier (‘91, ’05) Scott Brayton (‘93) John Andretti (‘94) Davy Jones (‘95) Arie Luyendyk (‘96) Mike Groff (‘97, ’98) Jaques Lazier (‘01).

A Jonathan Byrd’s Racing car currently holds the all-time Indianapolis 500 one- and four-lap qualifying records (Luyendyk ’96). Jonathan Byrd’s Racing has won two IndyCar races (Luyendyk – Phoenix ’96, Paul Jr. – Texas ’98), along with two United States Auto Club National Midget Championships (’86, ’87) and numerous regional and short-track championships in both midget racing and late model stock cars.

Jonathan Byrd’s Racing, along with its partner teams, was responsible for the first ever “double” in 1994 when John Andretti raced in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the same day.

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LEMONADE DAY KICK-OFF

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“What is one thing that kids can do to earn money?” asked Ollie Dunn, the daughter of comedian and financial planner Peter Dunn (aka Pete the Planner) to begin the Family Feud game between “The Lemony Crickets” and “The Pucker Doodles.”

Gerry Dick, creator and host of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, was quick to hit his button with the reply, “Sell lemonade!”

This was the top answer on the game board, and his team, The Lemony Crickets, team were quick to dominate the game. Gerry’s fellow team members included Mandy Selke, cofounder of Just Pop In; Leslie Bailey, The Adventuress for the Indy Star; and Mike Kelly, managing partner of DeveloperTown, who also hosted the event.

The Lemony Crickets dominated the Family Feud game over rival team, The Pucker Doodles, who included team

members Nicole Misencik, Meteorologist for WTHR; Carly Swift, cofounder of Just Pop In; Matt MacBeth, cofounder of pi lab; and Clay Robinson, cofounder and owner of Sun King Brewery.

“Game Show Night is always great fun with some really cool people, and best of all, it helps support young entrepreneurs,” says Gerry of the Lemonade Day Kick-Off Party.

“In 1973, Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths to win the Triple Crown…which is a comparatively small margin when measured against the beating we took,” says Pucker Doodle teammate MacBeth. “It’s all in good fun for Lemonade Day.”

Presenting sponsors of the event included Eleven Fifty Academy and J.D. Byrider.

Officially, Lemonade Day is May 21 with registration now open online.

“To get the most out of the experience, we encourage kids to register early,” shares Jami Marsh, Director of Lemonade Day

Greater Indy. “This allows our young entrepreneurs to get the most out of the digital curriculum available online.”

“There is a role for everyone to play on Lemonade Day, whether you have kids participating or not, we want people out buying lemonade,” adds Marsh.

“We’re excited for the chance to be involved in Lemonade Day,” shares Kelly. “Lemonade Day lights the entrepreneurial spark in students, teaches them what it takes to launch and grow a small business and illustrates how important it is to differentiate a product. That’s 100 percent congruent with what we do with our clients at DeveloperTown.”

Lemonade Day is empowering today’s youth to become tomorrow’s entrepreneurs.

The idea for Lemonade Day originated with Richmond, Indiana, native Michael Holthouse who now lives in Houston. Holthouse approached Scott Jones in 2010, and Jones then licensed the idea for

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Greater Indianapolis in 2010. Since 2010, Lemonade Day has grown in popularity, inspiring young entrepreneurs across the state. Community Champions are selected to mentor the efforts of those participating and encourage young entrepreneurs in their lemonade endeavors.

There are many kids who do this year after year as a tradition and host their own lemonade stand frequently throughout the warm weather months, regardless of prizes. “This is what we want – kids to start with a lemonade stand, and who knows what that may lead to? Many

successful entrepreneurs talk about having lemonade stands when they were kids,” shares Marsh.

“Participating in Lemonade Day with fellow Indianapolis ambassadors is truly a highlight of the year!” states Mandy Selke. “Even if entrepreneurship is not a child’s path, the education, experience and engagement inspires for a more enriched childhood!”

This year, the Community Champions are John Wechsler, serial entrepreneur and founder of the co-working space Launch

Fishers (Hamilton County); Jon Gilman, CEO of Zionsville-based Clear Software (Boone County); Steve Spencer, President and CEO of Spencer Management Group and President of the City’s Economic Development Commission ( Johnson County); and Arin Anderson, Owner of Anderson Creative (Madison County).

While early registration is encouraged, it’s never too late to participate in Lemonade Day!

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THE SMILEY MORNING SHOW’S TONI WILLIAMS KEEPS ENTERTAINMENT

A FAMILY AFFAIRWriter / Kara Reibel . Photographer / Brenda Walter Staples

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“’Wait Until Dark’ was the drama I performed in, and I cannot recall the other, but it was a comedy,” says Toni. “At the time, I was the right age for the part, and most importantly, I was willing to do it.”

After graduating from Lawrence North, Toni attended Indiana University, majoring in biology before switching to telecommunications. “Radio wasn’t my first thought of what I would do,” shares Toni. “I thought perhaps I would be in TV production.”

During college, Toni had an internship with WTTS which has studios in Bloomington and offices in Indianapolis. After graduation, she interviewed with WZPL. “I thought this would be a fun first work experience out of college until I got a real job,” laughs Toni, who is still working at WZPL 15 years later.

Toni started working in promotions and spent several years as part of the marketing team before she was offered the opportunity to work on the morning show. She’s been

working with Dave Smiley for five years. “At the time I accepted the on-air job working with Dave, I had just gotten divorced, I had a baby and I wasn’t sleeping anyway, so I figured why not get up at 3:45 a.m. every day?” shares Toni. “Why not change every element of my life at once?”

Aside from Toni, The Smiley Morning Crew includes Will Pfaffenberger, Nikki Reed and Dave Smiley. They are a family on and off the air.

“Our show is based on some aspects of our personal lives, so when I was first on the air, my co-workers would make fun of all the photos I had of my son Lucas on Facebook and all the mom things I did. Now Dave and Will have babies, and they are doing all the same things that they used to make fun of me for,” shares Toni.

Nikki has a dog named Marbles, Will has a 9-month-old son, Lincoln, and Dave has a 16-month-old son Noah, but for many years, Toni was the only one with a child.

Her son Lucas is now 5.

Lucas, unbeknownst to him, has been a part of the Smiley show since before he could speak proficiently. When he was 2 years old, Toni would record him singing a song, and listeners would guess which song he was singing, like Bruno Mars or Adele tunes. As Lucas began to talk, his talents took him in the direction of being their weatherman. “It was clear he was obsessed with the weather,” shares Toni. “It’s freaky to hear a small child speak beyond his years discussing detailed weather patterns.”

“He is such a weather nerd and is obsessed with the radar. At age 3, he said, ‘Mommy, look at this big front coming through!’” recalls Toni.

So naturally, Lucas gives the weather report on the air. In addition to the weather reports, Lucas has performed some raps on air about the Pacers and has a following. “He’s oblivious,” says Toni. “He thinks it’s normal doing the things he does. While many times his weather reports are accurate, he usually ends it with some kind of ridiculous 5-year-old toilet humor. Sometimes poop rain is in the forecast, or a windy day may be a giant fart day. But, you get what you pay for!"

With the show based on their lives, Toni experienced some challenges with being single. “There’s very little left to the imagination, and we are all comfortable sharing,” says Toni, who is now engaged. “It was definitely a drawback to dating.”

The fun doesn’t end for the morning show crew once they are done at 9:30 a.m. They are busy during the week and weekends with events. There are some regular features on the show like “Whatcha Doin’ at the Courthouse?” which even has its own jingle. The crew heads downtown to the steps of the City County Building and asks people the question, “Whatcha doin’ at the courthouse?”

“We may be there [at the Courthouse] for three to four hours just to get three to four minutes of good sound bites for the show," shares Toni. "The answers we receive range from hilarious to horrifying.”

Helper Toni is now a regular on the ever popular Smiley Morning Show on 99.5 WZPL. She is shown here in studio with (left to right) Producer Will and Dave Smiley.

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Another fun day is spent at the IMS for Carb Day. Dave Smiley walks around interacting with the race fans, most of whom have been partaking in the consumption of alcoholic beverages. “That’s always entertaining,” says Toni.

“There is a high level of authenticity with our show. We are all goofy, and we don’t fake anything. Gratefully, we all get along really well,” says Toni. “We hang out outside of work, and it’s an extension of the fun.”

“When I first met Toni, I thought maybe some 60-year-old man living in his mom’s basement was trying to catfish me,” shares fiance David DeKeyser. “Toni is an amazing woman and mom. She juggles a career, a kid and a life but still finds time for me. I couldn’t be more blessed to have the opportunity to spend the rest of my life with my best friend! I am deeply in love with her….The catfish part is true.”

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Annual events for WZPL include the annual Birthday Bash June 24, headlining Iggy Azalea, Charlie Puth, Mike Posner and Troye Sivan. Their other major annual event is the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Indiana Request-A-Thon. This on-air marathon fundraising effort lasts for 36 hours December 1-2. In April, the Smiley Adult Prom takes place. Over 1,200 people over 21 get to recreate their prom night with the fancy dresses and tuxes and enjoy dancing and cocktails.

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(WW&S) event, presented by USA Funds, is a day of fashion and wine in support of the Gleaners BackSacks: Weekend Food for Kids program. This year’s sold-out event will help Gleaners pack enough BackSacks to feed 1,500 kids for a year, but even with that help, our work isn’t done.

Fighting childhood hunger is a passion for many, but for the WW&S Shoe Guys, it’s a cause worthy of their time and effort in spreading the word and raising funds! Shoe Guys volunteer before and during the event to help raise money and compete for the honor of being called the Wine Women & Shoes 2016 Sole Man of the Year.

Culled from local firefighters, sports figures and on-air TV personalities, these local celebrities need your help and donations if they want to take home the event’s top honor. Even if you’re not attending, you can support your favorite Shoe Guy in his quest to become this year’s top fundraiser and Sole Man of the Year.

Competition is tough for the WW&S Sole Man designation with two-year reigning champ Anthony Calhoun, Sports Director at WISH-TV, back this year to defend his title. However, Shoe Guys from the Carmel Fire Department are back and heating up the competition, and you can’t count out Police Officer Landry Smiley who came in second last year for the most money raised.

The 2016 Shoe Guys, sponsored by Charles Schwab, are much more than just pretty faces. These guys understand that hungry children can be found in almost every neighborhood in Indy. Gleaners BackSacks: Weekend Food for Kids program ensures kids have healthy meals all weekend long. Each BackSack has enough food for six meals and includes food that is easy for kids to fix themselves.

“Hungry children can be found in every county, every neighborhood and every school. In just Hamilton County, more than 12,500 children worry about food,” stated Cynthia Hubert, President and CEO. “Wine Women & Shoes is a great way to have a little fun but also to support a program that is vital to keeping kids fed over the weekend. We are so thankful to our Shoe Guys for volunteering their time and being advocates for hungry kids.”

Want to help a Shoe Guy win the title? Visit gleaners.org and click on the WW&S banner to vote for your favorite Shoe Guy by making a donation in his name. Peruse the Shoe Guy descriptions and decide who you would like to support. The Shoe Guy with the most donations will be deemed “Sole Man of the Year.”

Be sure to Like and follow your favorite Shoe Guy on social media! Not only could your support help him become the Wine Women & Shoes 2016 Sole Man of the Year, but it will also help feed hungry children.

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ANTHONY CALHOUN Sports Director, WISH-TV8

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GREGG DOYEL Sports Columnist, Indy Star

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EDDIE GILL Former Indiana Pacers Player

M ARLIN JACK SON Former Indianapolis Colts Player

EVAN JOHNSON TV Journalist, WISH-TV8

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M ARC MULLINS News Anchor, RTV6

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ROBERT SCHEER Staff Visual Journalist, IndyStar

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L ANDRY SMILEY IMPD Police Officer

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CA SEY VALLIER Producer, 97.1 HANK FM

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