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Henry Mestetsky: Building His Own American Dream Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, is featured on our cover this month. With the level of development going on now and planned in the near future for our city, we thought it to be important for the residents of Carmel to meet the extraordinary young professional directing those efforts. Mestetsky’s is a story of a young man whose family immigrated to the US from Kiev, Ukraine, a city of nearly 3 million, when he was a young boy and from that beginning developed at an early age a passion for understanding how cities evolve. Cover Story Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photo // Laura Arick
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s r a t s r e p u S In this special section, we spotlight some of Indianapolis’ superstar real estate agents! All Photography / Laura Arick
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317.507.6878 | radovichnatasha@gmail.com @RadovichN Natasha Radovich’s has risen to prominence as a real estate broker locally, despite having grown up in Minsk, Belarus. No surprise, Natasha epitomizes integrity, energy, hard work and creativity in every detail of the real estate business. Having been in the industry since 2004, she has successfully become an expert in the Indy Northside market. Through hard work and an uncommon tenacity in representing her clients, she has earned numerous awards as both a listing and selling agent. Natasha’s unwavering loyalty to her clients over the years has resulted in her being entrusted by a longtime client as the listing broker for one of the largest estates ever listed in the state of Indiana, Asherwood. However, whether working with a first-time home buyer or a luxury home seller, Natasha approaches every transaction with excitement and enthusiasm from start to finish. Natasha stated, “I approach each client as if they are a member of my family. In many cases, my clients and I have become great friends through the real estate transaction process. As a result, I have found myself representing multiple members of the same families over the years.” Because she is fluent in both Russian and English, Natasha has earned a large following in the local Russian speaking community. If you’re looking for an agent that takes a personal approach to your real estate needs, call Natasha and become part of her family.
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Kempler: 317.523.6405 | jmkempler@gmail.com Pollard: 317.900.3500 | scot.pollard@encoresir.com Joe Kempler, a perennial Real Estate Superstar, teamed up with a rising Superstar Scot Pollard to form the Kempler-Pollard Team. Most of you probably remember Pollard as a first round draft pick from the University of Kansas and from his 11 years of playing in the NBA, three of which was with the Indiana Pacers. Pollard was a member of the 2008 Boston Celtic team that won the NBA Championship. Throughout his NBA career and thereafter as he pursued other endeavors in broadcasting and as a member of the cast of the reality show Survivor: Season 32, Pollard maintained an active interest real estate. Even after Pollard’s time here with the Indiana Pacers ended, he continued to maintain a home in the Indy area. Recently, Pollard and his wife moved into their new home in the Village of West Clay. From the very start, Kempler was a multi-million dollar producer in real estate and has been recognized as a Five Star Professional for past six years as has also become a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. According to Pollard, he interviewed a number of the local real estate offices and felt an immediate connection with Kempler. From his time in the NBA, Pollard gained an appreciation of the value that an established real estate veteran like Kempler has to offer. Kempler has a corporate marketing/sales background with experience in homing building and has been a realtor for over 12 years. For his part, Kempler said he is excited to have someone like Pollard, with tremendous local recognition and drive, to join his team. With an office in Carmel’s Village of WestClay, Kempler and Pollard will continue to be the go-to real estate brokers in the Village.
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317.432.5285 | zoe@zoemoorehomes.com zoemoorehomes.com This Superstar Knows Zionsville and much more! Moore has been one of the top realtors, not just in the Indy area, but in the state of Indiana for several years. She has earned numerous awards, is recognized as being among the Top 1% of All Agents in the Indianapolis Board of Realtors for 7 years running, and has been nominated by her clients as a Five Star Real Estate Professional yearly since 2012. Moore attributes her success to her passion, experience, professionalism and commitment to serving the clients’ needs. Moore’s knowledge and experience in the local real estate market goes beyond the 13 years that she has been a broker. She gained a keen insight for what people want and should expect from a home buying experience from her Mother, a prolific home builder in the Indianapolis area. Perhaps Moore said it best when she stated, “In my experience as a real estate professional, I’ve found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means being a good listener, valuing transparent, direct communication, thinking out of the box, and being willing to go above and beyond for each client’s individual needs. Moore lives in Zionsville and specializes in the Greater Northside. Her aim is to make your real estate experience as stress free as possible.
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317.670.1055 | Beenu.sikand@gmail.com Beenusikand.com Beenu Sikand – accomplished Real Estate broker with 15 years of experience with real estate powerhouses such as Century 21 and Berkshire Hathaway, launched Legacy Homes International in January of 2019. Armed with an MBA from the University of Indianapolis and numerous industry awards for excellence in this field, Beenu is working on developing a platform that will have information on global realestate listings for investors. Beenu has vast experience of marketing properties across the metropolitan area. She is planning to open an office in LA and Michigan within the next three years. As an independent agency she has a clear advantage of offering a flexible marketing approach to real estate selling and buying as well as an elastic cost structure for her clients. She is an active contributor to the local community & to the greater metropolitan Indian community, catering to the local real estate needs and actively seeks to expand by helping draw buyers from across the country. Beenu has a lot of expertise working with people from South Asia & is multi lingual. “My ultimate goal is to ‘earn a client for life’ by going an extra mile and overseeing every aspect of the transaction from contract to closing with personalized service,” Sikand said. On July 27, THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR reported, “For her clients, Sikand is translator, tour guide and Indianapolis ambassador.”
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SPOTLIGHT ON INDEPENDENT MEDICAL PROVIDERS In this Special Section, we wanted to celebrate those independent practitioners that have bucked the trend of consolidation in the healthcare industry and chosen to remain independent. Each day these independent providers serve their patients with state-of-the art care and a commitment to providing a personal touch to their patients. We ask that you support these independent providers.
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icholson Orthodontics, located in downtown Zionsville, is a shining example of an independent dental practice that enjoys a long history of service and independence while also providing its patients with state-of-the-art service and technology. James Nicholson, D.D.S., M.S., has been providing his patients with exceptional comprehensive orthodontic care since 1982. Dr. Nicholson and his highly trained and experienced staff strive to give their patients the best orthodontic care available in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Dr. Nicholson and his staff’s level of care goes above and beyond the boundaries of their office. As part of their commitment to serve Zionsville and West Carmel families, they offer free transportation in the Bearable Grins® Brace Bus. That means they can get your child from school to their appointment and back without inconveniencing you! Patients of Dr. Nicholson have access to the latest state-of-the-art technology in imaging and impressions as well as treatment options. Dr. Nicholson offers both Invisalign® and ceramic braces for adults and children with aesthetic concerns. Invisalign® straightens your teeth without
wires and brackets using a series of clear, customized, removable appliances called aligners. It’s virtually undetectable. Patients of Dr. Nicholson also have access to the latest state-of-the-art technology in imaging and impressions. Nicholson Orthodontics uses the iTero® digital impression system by Align Technology. Using a digital scanner, the experienced staff takes 3D digital images, or impressions, of the patient’s teeth and bite.
Staying on the cutting edge of orthodontics and the technology that is evolving within the industry is a priority for Dr. Nicholson.
95 E. Oak St., Zionsville, IN 46077 (317) 873-6927 Fax: 317-873-0195 info@drnicholson.com
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CENTER FOR SIGHT:
Innovative Eye Care with a Compassionate and Individualized Approach Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Theresa Skutt
Georgia, and has been in private practice since 2000. Behforouz started his own practice in 2003 and expanded his facility in 2018 to provide in-house LASIK. He and the Center for Sight team of 14 manage and treat patients with diabetes, macular degeneration and glaucoma. “I joined a private practice right out of residency,” Dr. Behforouz said. “After that, I decided that I wanted to do things differently for my patients and deviated from the traditional private practice model a bit.” Private practices are becoming scarcer in today’s medical field. We asked Dr. Behforouz
What if you could have clear vision without the aid of corrective lenses or eyeglasses? Are you considering LASIK surgery but are not sure if you’re a candidate for it?If you’re in need of one of the best comprehensive ophthalmologists in central Indiana, then look no further than Dr. Michael Behforouz at Center for Sight Carmel.
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or more than 15 years, Dr. Behforouz has been improving the quality of his patients’ lives by providing them with specialized ophthalmology treatment plans and individualized one-on-one care. Dr. Behforouz, a Muncie native and graduate of Indiana University, specializes
in LASIK Surgery, Custom Cataract Surgery and Dry Eye Treatment. His practice, Center for Sight, is in Carmel where he and his family reside. Behforouz is certified through the American Board of Ophthalmology. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the prestigious Emory Eye Center in Atlanta,
why he has been successful without the support of a major healthcare system. “To put it into perspective, the loan that I had to take out to start this practice was eight times more than my medical school loan,” Dr. Behforouz bluntly stated. “I think part of the reason why physician-owned practices are less commonplace these days is because you have to treat it like any other business. You must create a product that by itself is going to be in demand. If you want to own your own business, you have to be a proficient marketing person and be willing to make that extra effort in running your practice
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like a business and conquer the fear of failure.” Dr. Behforouz stated that many physicians don’t want to deal with running a business; they just want to practice medicine and do what they diligently studied to do. Most physicians also appreciate the job security that comes with working within a network and the overall risk from which private practices are not shielded. “What most physicians don’t realize is that they give up a lot of freedom,” Dr. Behforouz said. “I don’t have a corporate person telling me how many patients I’m supposed to see and how to code it. I don’t have someone telling me how to practice an art; that’s what medicine is. There is science to what I do, but there is also art to it, and it’s about treating people the way that I would want to be treated.” Another reason why Dr. Behforouz has been successful in growing his practice – having just recently treated his 30,000th patient – is his appreciation for evolving technology and his keen sense on if and/or when to implement it. “Ophthalmology is unique in the sense that it is very technology-driven,” he said. “New equipment is coming out every six months. It’s high cost to get the new hardware and software, but it can be worth the investment. There is no extra cost to my patients. The reward for me is that I am going to do the best job, and my patient is going to see better and tell all their friends. Our biggest referral source is word of mouth. My adaptation of technology has always been to
look for new technology and how it will make a difference. You have to be discerning. Just because it’s new doesn’t mean that it’s better.” Last May, Dr. Behforouz acquired the fastest laser on the market that has allowed his practice to offer traditional PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) surgery and LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) surgery at his outpatient clinic. While both procedures treat myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and/or astigmatism, each varies in procedure and recovery. “The faster the laser, the better,” Dr. Behforouz emphasized. “The way we measure the eye has changed too. We can take a digital fingerprint of the eye, so to speak, and that guides the laser to create
a round shape, which is the most desirable shape to get all the light rays into focus at one point in the eye. Not everybody is a candidate for LASIK. Again, just because you have the technology doesn’t mean that it applies to everybody, so I still do the ‘old’ PRK as well as the ‘new’ LASIK, depending on the patient.” Dr. Behforouz explained that the ideal candidate for LASIK is between 25 and 40 years old, lives an active lifestyle and has healthy eyes. While he will treat patients after the age of 40, he stressed that he has a different conversation with these patients as it comes down to realistic expectations. “The ideal age is 25 only because these patients are going to get 15 years without
SPOTLIGHT ON INDEPENDENT MEDICAL PROVIDERS glasses and/or readers,” he said. “They’ll get more bang for their buck the younger they have it done.” Trusting your ophthalmologist is essential before any kind of treatment or procedure, and building that trust is equally as important to Dr. Behforouz. “I’ve been doing LASIK for more than 15 years, and we do all of our procedures on-site,” he said. “I’m the only provider that you see pre- and post-op. We have a very customized approach to all our surgeries, especially the cataract surgeries. These have really been niche for the last 15 years. We dedicate the time to have a discussion before surgery to find out what the patient wants and needs and what they are a candidate for because everybody’s eyes are different.” Behforouz concluded, “Our individualized approach, compassion and communicativeness is what separates our practice from others. For me, trust is a big deal. I appreciate a person’s trust. That’s the ultimate gift that a patient can give me.”
For more information on Center for Sight or to schedule a no-obligation LASIK consultation, visit caringforeyes.com.
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SPOTLIGHT ON INDEPENDENT MEDICAL PROVIDERS
ZIONSVILLE PHYSICAL THERAPY:
Bringing Back the Joy of Movement Writer // Cindy Argentine • Photography // Laura Arick
Zionsville Physical Therapy (ZPT) is an independent practice centrally located in Boone Village Shopping Center. Elaine Ritter Morrison, a licensed physical therapist, owns and manages ZPT. Morrison and her team provide expert and individualized care to each person who enters.
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ecognizing her success, the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce named Morrison “Business Professional of the Year” for 2018. Dozens of testimonials further validate ZPT’s
loss—they are physically unable to do something that used to bring them joy. But I picture them as the healthy person they can become. I think: ‘We can do this!’ I want them to know that with diligence and personalized attention, we can often bring back the joy.”
achievements. Framed on the office walls, these statements from former clients express how great it feels to overcome physical pain and regain freedom of movement. As Morrison says, “People often come in with a sense of
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Morrison’s optimism, enthusiasm and sincerity are at the heart of ZPT. As the
only single, locally-owned physical therapy practice in Zionsville, ZPT offers patients a unique model within the modern healthcare system. “Our goal is to be personal and personable,” Morrison says. “We allow the time needed to do that.” Many times, sessions with a therapist last an hour or more. That allows time to listen, evaluate and treat using hands-on techniques. Many different issues lead people to ZPT. Back pain, knee pain and shoulder and neck problems are common issues. Some patients are preparing for or recovering from surgery. Others have sustained an injury. Teens may be affected by playing sports. Young adults may suffer from poor posture or prolonged computer use. Older adults
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may have impaired balance. Whatever the situation, a physical therapist at ZPT designs a program of exercise to stretch and strengthen the correct muscles, enabling the patient to regain strength and mobility.
Welcoming Environment
The ZPT staff includes three licensed PTs: owner Elaine Morrison, Marissa Barbee and Emina Alicusic-Karic. There are several PT technicians: Taylor Kerr, Amanda Raines, Katia Pena Garcia and Preet Sidhu. Christi Johnson, office manager, greets guests as they arrive and artfully handles billing and scheduling. Morrison personally specializes in women’s care. She has successfully treated many issues women face, including urinary incontinence, pelvic pain and concerns related to pregnancy and intimacy. Morrison hopes women will realize that there are effective PT treatments for many conditions. ZPT’s office is designed to feel safe, comfortable and welcoming. The gym area, open to the reception space, hosts weights, benches and other exercise equipment. It offers plenty of daylight and space to move. Conversation flows easily between patients and providers as they work side-by-side, creating a family-like atmosphere.
attended Purdue and IUPUI and gained experience at a rehab institute in Louisville, a hospital in northern Indiana and several nursing homes and corporate outpatient PT clinics. When an opportunity arose at ZPT in 2005, Morrison embraced it. About a year later, when ZPT’s founder decided to move on, Morrison purchased the practice. Morrison and her staff are committed to being lifelong learners in their field. Through in-depth consultation and assessment, they are able to pinpoint underlying issues others may have missed. They often share their experience and knowledge with the community by offering free workshops at ZPT. On March 16, ZPT will host a workshop on hip and pelvis concerns.
Becoming a Patient
Morrison welcomes referrals from medical doctors. She believes that collaboration between a doctor and therapist often benefits patients. However, if patients have not seen a doctor concerning their issue, they may still seek physical therapy. Under Indiana law, a patient may receive physical therapy for 24 days through direct access without a doctor’s order. (An exception is that Medicare requires a physician to be involved.) Morrison believes it is ethical and important to give patients a choice of providers. She recognizes that many therapists are affiliated with a hospital or larger healthcare network. As an independent provider, ZPT does not receive the built-in referrals
such systems provide, but patients are free to request independent providers. Physical therapy is often covered by insurance, and ZPT works with several insurance plans. As Morrison says, it is worth a phone call to find out.
Learning More
To learn more about ZPT – its staff, mission and upcoming events – visit their website at ZionsvillePT.com. You can also subscribe to their free e-newsletter, which clearly explains common musculoskeletal concerns and offers tips for staying healthy. To subscribe, call 317-873-2033 or email zionsvillept@gmail.com.
77 Boone Village, Zionsville, IN 46077 (317) 873-2033 ZionsvillePT.com zionsvillept@gmail.com
Part of the Community
Morrison has lifelong ties to the Zionsville community. She graduated from high school here as did her children. In between those years, she
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SPOTLIGHT ON INDEPENDENT MEDICAL PROVIDERS
ZIONSVILLE EYECARE:
40 Years of Independent Service to its Community Writer // Submitted • Photography // Submitted
An independent optometry practice for nearly 40 years, Zionsville Eyecare can serve all your family’s eyecare needs under one roof. This area mainstay ties together wellness and community with services and products that are produced and delivered with convenience and great value.
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s a fully licensed, full-service, comprehensive eyecare provider, the doctors and staff take great pride in offering every patient the best in vision care.
to Drs. Haines, Garn, Ami Fraser, Julia Blank and Matthew Clark, the owners were pleased to add Dr. Matthew Weinheimer in mid-2018. A Sullivan native, Dr. Weinheimer attended Indiana
Zionsville Eyecare owners Dr. James Haines and Dr. Nicholas Garn have assembled a team of experienced and caring professionals who are dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality care. In addition
University and the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. After completing optometry school, he served in the U.S. Navy in Okinawa, Japan. During his tour, he served as the department head on the island’s only full-scope optometry clinic that cared for military members, families, veterans and civilians. From 2017-2018, he was stationed at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, N.C., where he spearheaded equipment modernization efforts for their military optometry clinic. Learn more about Dr. Weinheimer and all of Zionsville Eyecare’s optometrists by visiting zeyecare.com. Zionsville Eyecare offers a complete range of eyecare services with the most up-to-date technology. The
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comprehensive exams can uncover hidden, “silent” eye disease or issues not found by simple vision screenings. During an exam, patients can take advantage of the Optomap®, which is a widefield digital scanning ophthalmoscopy, in place of dilation. The Optomap® captures more than 80 percent of your retina in a single image while other traditional imaging shows only 15 percent. Unlike dilation, the Optomap® is fast, comfortable and allows a permanent record for comparing future changes. Dilation drops, which add 20-30 minutes to an exam, also leave patients with light sensitivity and blurred vision for six to 12 hours. Zionsville Eyecare doctors also diagnose and treat many issues from conjunctivitis (pink eye), cataracts and age-related macular degeneration to glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and dry eyes. Zionsville Eyecare is an accredited tear-testing lab using the latest diagnostic technology and treatment options to address dry eyes. Based on your diagnosis, the doctor may recommend a wide variety of approaches, including improved nutrition, prescription medications or medical procedures. The optometrists also treat various ocular injuries and can recommend specific types of eyewear to prevent future injury. Zionsville Eyecare also offers after-hour coverage for eye emergencies. AdaptDx® is another new technology Zionsville Eyecare has added to help early detection of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The doctors may recommend this
non-invasive test to patients age 50 and older who have been identified with potential indicators or symptoms. AMD is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over age 50. AMD, if detected early, can be treated, but it cannot be cured. For the youngest patients, Zionsville Eyecare offers InfantSEE® examinations, which are free of charge for infants 6-12 months old. Eighty percent of everything children learn is by sight, yet many parents don’t have their children’s eyes checked. Many eye conditions have no symptoms, and early intervention is important for successful development. For people interested in contact lenses, Zionsville Eyecare offers all the latest and best options, including daily replacement soft lenses, rigid gas permeable, multi-focal, astigmatism correcting, scleral and myopia (nearsightedness) controlling contact lenses. The practice also is a preview site for new-market contact lenses
and related products. Contact lens technology is always developing and improving, so Zionsville Eyecare optometrists are successful in fitting a wider range of patients of all ages. For added convenience, Zionsville Eyecare also stocks many contact lenses for sale. If you’re looking for a new pair of glasses, Zionsville Eyecare has a large variety of the newest, high-quality frames and sunglasses to meet all patients’ needs and budgets. Zionsville Eyecare is proud to offer frame lines including Barton Perreira, MYKITA, Oakley, Maui Jim, Etnia Barcelona, Lafont, l.a.Eyeworks, Burberry, Versace, Silhouette and RayBan, among others. Opticians assist patients with choosing and fitting new eyeglasses as well as adjusting and repairing existing frames. The in-practice lab offers a faster delivery time for single-vision glasses, which in many cases, can be ready the same day. Zionsville Eyecare also provides a oneyear eyewear warranty and
the doctors’ prescriptionaccuracy guarantee. A new chapter began as Dr. Haines and Dr. Garn formed a partnership with Greg and Kim Storen of Storen Financial and broke ground in October 2018 on construction of a new building in Zionsville. Zionsville Eyecare and Storen Financial will be the primary occupants of the new 27,000 square feet, two-story building at 1120 W. Oak St. A few businesses are currently in discussions to lease space in the building; officials say there is space available for rent. The 1120 West building is expected to be completed in fall 2019.
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SPOTLIGHT ON INDEPENDENT MEDICAL PROVIDERS
INDIANA VEIN SPECIALISTS:
Cutting-Edge Technology with FirstRate Care
lymphedema therapists, Dr. Schoonover recognized the advantage of having these services and treatments available in-house to better accommodate his patients’ needs, an advantage made possible by being an independent practice. “There are multiple challenges being an independent practice,” Dr. Schoonover said. “There is the challenge of reimbursement and of having overhead like any business, but because we are still small, we can navigate those challenges more quickly than a larger organization. One thing that is very unique about our practice is our innovative way of providing detailed cost estimates for our patients prior to any procedures. There are so many different types of insurance plans, and with the Affordable Care Act, people are having to take on more financial responsibility and have higher deductibles. Our highly trained staff walks the patients through the process and helps them understand where they are from a deductible standpoint.” Dr. Schoonover emphasized that not one patient is exactly like another, and not every patient that walks
Do you or someone you know suffer from chronic issues associated with varicose vein disease or chronic venous insufficiency? Did you know that with the latest technological advancements in this field, a patient’s “down” time has decreased to only a matter of hours versus days? You can have your procedure completed in the morning and be back on your feet that afternoon.
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effery Schoonover, Diplomate, American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine with Indiana Vein Specialists and family medicine physician, opened Indiana Vein Specialists in Fishers in 2011 and his west Carmel location in 2014. His practice specializes in venous and lymphatic medicine. Dr. Schoonover is dedicated to treating varicose vein disease and related disorders with minimally invasive treatments, such as Endovenous Ablation Treatment, Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy, Surface Laser Treatment, Lymphatic Compression Pump Therapy and Compression Stocking Fitting as well as the latest in cutting-edge technologies, VenaSeal and Varithena. Indiana Vein Specialists is one of only
a few practices that offer these two treatments. Since our first visit, Dr. Schoonover’s staff has grown to 18 between the two locations. His staff is much like his extended family, and that level of care and respect carries over to the practices’ patients as well as the communities in which they serve. Indiana Vein Specialists proudly sponsors multiple community activities, such as the Carmel Marathon and other events. Last fall, Indiana Vein Specialists welcomed Natalie Dereka, a certified lymphedema therapist, to the practice. This month, they welcomed Dr. Joseph Spahr, a hematologist. While Indiana Vein Specialists works with a vast network of hematologists and
in his door is going to need Endovenous Laser Ablation, Varithena or VenaSeal. “We custom-tailor to whatever needs the patient presents with,” Dr. Schoonover said. “We treat the patient’s conditions very respectfully and take the time to understand how they impact our patients.” Another advantage for Dr. Schoonover’s patients is although he is trained in Venous and Lymphatic medicine, he is rather unique in his background in family medicine. He can assess the entire picture and not just a snapshot of the patient’s overall health. “This type of [holistic] approach is in the DNA of the practice as well,” he concluded. “For me, from an intellectual component, it’s been a lot of fun being a part of a new and growing specialty.” For more information about Indiana Vein Specialists and a comprehensive list of services, visit indyveins.com or call 317-348-3020.
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to school, and he was able to do the work of learning coping skills through therapy,” she says. Being under stress herself with the ordeal, Hanning also participated in the sessions in Chicago and had the same positive results. “I clearly remember driving during a bright beautiful day, and a feeling of bliss came over me. It was a feeling of gratitude that I hadn’t been in touch with for a few years.” Hanning felt compelled to bring the technology to Indianapolis and became a licensed provider. Hanning points to studies that have shown that stress can cause the brain to become unbalanced, leading to anxiety, inability to focus, feelings of restlessness and trouble sleeping. People suffering from many other conditions can benefit as well. Cereset’s technology uses sensors to detect brain rhythms, which echo as audio tones played back to the client. The BrainEcho™ process happens in real-time between the computer and the brain to produce a relaxed brain, which can manage stress and support restful sleep. The technology basically empowers the brain to reset itself as it hears and “sees” its own reflection, enabling the brain to fully relax and reset itself to its natural balance from the inside out. There is no outside intervention, stimulus or medication of any kind. The brain does all the work while the client naps or relaxes in a comfortable chair. Cereset, whose name comes from the words Cerebrum (brain) and the word reset, has been used successfully with
NEW FRANCHISE HELPS WITH
Sleep and Relaxation Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Laura Arick
Recent surveys have shown that more than half of Americans have trouble sleeping at some point during every month. Reasons for sleep problems can vary, but often, the cause is stress. If you have trouble sleeping because of stress or perhaps you have had a physical or mental trauma that has interrupted your sleep pattern, there is help.
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ereset, a wellness company that uses a non-invasive all-natural technology called BrainEcho to help people achieve restful and restorative sleep, has opened a franchise in Carmel at 160 W. Carmel Dr., Suite 186. This is the first franchise in the state of Indiana and is owned by Brenda Hanning who served clients in the Indianapolis area for five years with the previous generation of Cereset’s technology under the name Balanced Matter.
Hanning sought out the technology when her son began to struggle with anxiety and panic attacks and was unable to go to school. After two years of treatment by psychiatrists and therapists and being on medication, Hanning decided to try a new noninvasive technology she heard about, which relaxed stress and trauma patterns in the brain. She took her son to the closest provider in Chicago. “A month after his sessions, he was back in the land of the living. He was able to go back
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more than 130,000 clients in 25 countries. Hanning calls it a life tool for everyone. “Owning a Cereset franchise is personal to me,” she says. “After utilizing the Cereset technology, the positive results were so significant, I felt compelled to bring this technology to my community to help more people take back control of their lives,” she says. “I am committed to getting the word out about Cereset, so the community knows there is a new safe and highly effective technology in town that helps their brain reset, relax and get unstuck.” Cereset is not a medical procedure and is not covered by health insurance. However, Cereset may be eligible for health savings account (HSA) funds. Hanning describes the technology as very relaxing and easy to experience. She works by appointment only and can be reached at 317-922-7588 or Brenda@Carmel.Cereset.com. You can also visit cereset.com for more information.
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THE PALLADIUM PRESENTS
A CONVERSATION WITH
GRAHAM NASH Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Amy Grantham
THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS WILL PRESENT AN INTIMATE EVENING OF SONGS AND STORIES WITH GRAHAM NASH ON FRIDAY, MARCH 22 AT 8 P.M.
From his start with The Hollies through his years with Crosby, Stills & Nash (and sometimes Young), a historic appearance at Woodstock and decades of social activism, this British singer-songwriter with the high tenor voice is one of the great survivors and elder statesmen of the rock era.
A two-time inductee of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Grammy winner Nash has penned such classics as CSN’s “Teach Your Children,” “Our House” and “Wasted on the Way.” I had the incredible privilege of speaking with Nash about his humble beginnings, his remarkable success with CSN, the relationships he had throughout his career and where he is at in his personal life today, half a century after his first lead vocal on the original Hollies song, “To You My Love.”
How is life for you these days? How are you spending your time? First of all, I wake up, and I realize I’m alive and I start there. Secondly, I am lucky enough to be able to fill my day with creating, writing music, making images with photographs and collecting [art]. On the 2nd of February, I turned 77 years old, and I feel fantastic. I’m trying to do the best with this life that I was given.
As an aspiring musician, what impact did American rock ‘n roll and singers like the iconic Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis have on you? Oh, not much. It just changed my life. [Laughs] When we learned songs from Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, and Elvis, girls loved us!
What kind of influence did the Beatles have on The Hollies, and how did they open doors for bands such as yours? Here’s what was going on. If you draw a line across the middle of England, everybody south of that line spoke the King’s English as it was at that point. Very proper. Very posh. Everybody north of that line was considered to be peasants. When the Beatles first hit with their first song “Love Me Do,” everybody in London started to talk with a Liverpool accent because it was so cool. Record companies sent all their A&R [artists and repertoire] people up to the north to check it out. One day, The Hollies were playing an afternoon show at The Cavern [Club] in Liverpool, and one of the A&R men who was a partner of George Martin, called Ron Richards,
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saw us, loved us and invited us to EMI to record. And we never looked back.
How did you come to meet Cass Elliot [Mama Cass] who became a friend of yours and introduced you to David Crosby who then introduced you to Stephen Stills? (Nash explained that The Hollies were thrown a party by their record company in L.A. where he met Rodney Bingenheimer who later became a famed disc jockey on the L.A. rock station KROQ.) Everyone was standing around with a plastic glass of cheap wine trying to figure out what the name of the promoter’s wife was. You know, one of those kinds of meetings. Toward the end, this 15-yearold kid [Bingenheimer] comes up to us. He knows everything about The Hollies – all the records, all the B-sides. He asked what I was doing after the party. He said he had some friends [The Mamas & the Papas] recording down the street and he thought I’d want to go see an American recording studio. (John Phillips, Denny Doherty and Michelle Phillips were in the studio recording. Cass Elliot was standing outside in the hallway when Nash was introduced to her.) She [Elliot] asked me, “What do you think John Lennon would think of our music?” I said, “Well, knowing John a little, he would probably put you down at first and keep you at arm’s length until he trusted you and let you in his inner circle.” I looked up, and she was crying her eyes out. I thought, “Holy s***, I’ve only met this woman for 10 minutes, and she’s crying.” I didn’t realize that she had a crush on John. I straightened it out because
I’m an English gentleman, and she asked me what I was doing later. I said, “Wow, you American people always want to know what the f*** we’re doing later!” (Elliot picked Nash up the following day in her Porsche convertible and took him to meet “a friend of hers” who lived in an unfurnished apartment that contained a guitar, a sound system and a barefoot David Crosby.) Here was this kid in a blue and white striped T-shirt, a pair of jeans, no shoes, no socks and no furniture in the apartment. He didn’t know who I was. We smoked a lot of dope – to be very frank with you – and we became friends. He told me if I ever met this woman called Joni Mitchell to tell her that I am friends with “David,” and she’d talk to me. So, cut to Ottawa in early ’67. The Hollies are playing there. Once again, there was a party afterward with the promoters and cheap wine, and my tour manager, Robby [Robert] Britton, was talking constantly in my ear. I kept telling him, “Robby, please shut up. I’m trying to catch the eye of this beautiful woman across the hall here.” And he said, “If you’d only listen to me, I’m trying to tell you that her name is Joni Mitchell, and she wants to meet you.” And that’s when I met Joan [Joni].
You each brought your own skillsets and talent to the table, but what was it about you, Crosby and Stills that made CSN so incredible and unforgettable? I think it was the combination of our musical styles. I had been trained by the Hollies to be able to write melodies that you couldn’t forget if you heard them
This interview has been modified for publication purposes. To read the interview in its entirety, visit carmelmonthlymagazine.com or thecenterpresents.org.
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twice. Stephen had this blues kind of base of his music, and David was a jazz guy. And he had all these weird tunings and different time signatures. I think it’s the combination of those three kinds of music with the songs that we had that made it so big.
You have launched a new album, “Over the Years,” a 30-song compilation of your best-known songs and more than a dozen previously unreleased demos and alternative mixes. What is the story behind “Myself at Last”? The story is this: It sounds strange to sometimes hear it, but sometimes you go on the road to lose yourself. A lady that I met called Amy Grantham, who actually became my wife a few months ago, helped me find myself again. You see, the worst thing you can do to an artist is to give them self-doubt. We’re sensitives, and if somebody puts you down, you think about it for days and what you can do to put it right. And she made me realize that I was worth a s***. Maybe it’s strange after all this time to question myself, and quite frankly, I’m still waiting to get found out. I don’t understand why this kid from the north of England is in this beautiful apartment in NYC with a beautiful wife and an unlimited future. I don’t know why I’m here. It’s strange, yeah?
You’ve said that you enjoy playing more intimate venues these days. Why? That’s correct. When they [the audience] is 10 feet in front of me, I can see them smiling. That communication is very important to me right now. I want my people to know two things: One, and most importantly, I want to be there to make music for them. I sing the same songs that I’ve sung thousands of times with the same passion because I owe it to my audience. The second thing is I want to see them smiling on their way out, so I know I’ve done my job.
To purchase tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org.
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Pu t t i n’ o n th e Ritz f o r t he
Carmel Symphony Orchestra Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Kim Kiely and submitted
Who’s ready to put away the bulky winter gear and break out some bright and bold spring fashion? Why not join the Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) League at the Annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show at the Ritz Charles in Carmel on April 9 and help support CSO’s education programs while previewing the season’s latest fashion trends?
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ttendees will be treated to a delightful program, including a fashion show presented by Lilly’s Wearable Art Studio. For those who know its owner and fashion maven, Joan Carney, you already know how Carney specialized in bringing timeless fashions to the Indiana scene designed and created from all over the globe.
The CSO League is the auxiliary group that supports the CSO and advocates for the organization. This group of selfless women organizes the annual luncheon that benefits CSO’s education programs as well as a myriad of other supportive initiatives that they oversee. The League does everything from providing food for the orchestra’s performing musicians and organizing
fundraisers to selling tickets and assisting with providing the cash prize for the CSO Young Artist Competition. The CSO League President Sandra Pirkle, along with fellow League members and event chairs Sue Britton and Barbara Crawford, explained why it is important for the League to support the orchestra and why in turn the League needs the communi-
ty’s support. “We are the cheerleaders of the CSO,” Crawford said. “We have a wonderful League, and it’s a good way to meet people and work together for a common cause. We try to spread the word and sell tickets to support the orchestra and its programs.” Britton added, “I feel like I am a PR person for music. I so enjoy the orchestra, and it is
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so wonderful to hear all these people get together and transmit this beautiful sound. I am very lost for two hours while I’m there. It is my escape.” CSO’s education programs are designed to immerse people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds to music and to the art of grace. “What drew me to this is the League supports the symphony in their efforts to bring music to children and to young adults. As a former educator, I feel that music is a universal language. Carmel is such a diverse community, and everyone comes together with one common thread that happens to be music.” How can you get involved and help the CSO League? Buy tickets to the upcoming luncheon and/or become a sponsor or volunteer. CSO’s programs include the annual Family Fun! experience where children get to experiment with different orchestral instruments and learn concert manners as well as the CSO Young Artist competition that has encouraged and afforded student musicians from Indiana the opportunity to compete with their peers at the highest level of artistic excellence for nearly four decades. CSO Music Director and nationally renowned conductor Janna Hymes shared her appreciation for the ladies of the CSO League and what people may not know about CSO. “Orchestras, over the last 100 years or more, have had a group of volunteers that donate their time because they simply believe in the product,” Hymes said. “When you look at the 1900s, orchestras like
Boston and New York have always had these incredible groups [of women] who have been instrumental in the social aspects of the orchestra and in getting the word out in creative and fun ways. Their prime purpose has been to raise money for the orchestras. Carmel is unique in the sense that the community is incredibly supportive of education and of its youth. It’s so wholesome, and I think that music plays a part in the community.” Hymes concluded, “The [League] women are so fantastic, and they are always out there supporting what we [the orchestra] are doing, fundraising throughout the year and getting the word out on our behalf. I am always so grateful for all that they do, and they are essential to us being successful. I think that the public should know that we are expanding our repertoire. Our last few concerts have not been the typical orchestral music that one would expect. We have played a mandolin concerto. We did Pedcor Pops that had a lot of American patriotic music and the Wright Brothers and Jenny DeVoe. We’re trying to spread out a little and make this orchestra not just for Carmel but for all the northern part of the greater Indianapolis area.” To purchase tickets to the Annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show, contact the CSO office at 317-844-9717 or email Barbara Crawford at bgcrawford7@ gmail.com or Sandra Pirkle at skpirkle@indy.rr.com. For more information on CSO and its performance schedule and education programs, visit carmelsymphony.org.
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REVVING UP FOR OCTANE IN INDY:
Benefitting Colby and Cate’s Charities Writer // Janelle Morrison
Mark your calendars for the inaugural OCTANE: THE HANGAR CELEBRATION OF HOPE to support the incredible work of Colby & Cate’s Charities. This premium automotive event will take place Friday, May 10 from 7-11 p.m. for an unforgettable evening of wheels, wings and children’s wellness.
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CTANE will be hosted in a worldclass First Wing Jet Center at the Indianapolis Executive Airport in Zionsville. Join automotive enthusiasts, collectors and business and civic leaders from Hamilton, Boone and surrounding counties as we celebrate an unmatched collection of wings and wheels that will engage and delight, all while supporting children with life-threatening and life-altering illnesses and conditions from across Indiana through the fantastic work of Colby & Cate’s Charities. Colby & Cate’s Charities, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in central Indiana whose passion is helping children who were not fortunate enough to have been blessed with a healthy childhood or have sustained a life-altering or life-threatening injury. Its mission is to enhance the lives of chronically and critically ill or injured children by providing them with memorable experiences and providing funds for both
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We took an SUV full of stuff down there [Riley], and it was the best feeling we’ve had second to births of our children and our wedding. It was an amazing feeling.” research and recreational items to organizations that serve them. John Leonard, co-founder of OCTANE, is no stranger to fundraising in Hamilton and surrounding counties. He is also the co-founder of Artomobilia and Fuelicious – both are high-end automotive events that serve as fund-
and I went to our friends’ 1-year-old’s birthday party, and like everybody there, we spent between $30-$50 on this 1-year-old. There were oohs and aahs as everybody sat around, and the parents were writing down what everybody got [for their 1-year-old].” That experience impacted the Lutzes in such a way that
raisers for local charitable organizations. Leonard teamed up with Matt Lutz and his family [founders of Colby & Cate’s Charities] for the inaugural OCTANE as a way to increase awareness for the charity and raise funds for future experiences similar to the one in March, where Colby & Cate”s Charities is taking eight pediatric oncology patients to Aspen, Colorado, for a weeklong adaptive ski camp. “Colby & Cate’s Charities was officially formed in 2011, but we started our fundraising efforts in 2002,” shared Lutz. “It started when my wife (Amy)
they decided that in lieu of hosting a traditional birthday party for their own two children, they wanted to do something that would make the “ordinary event extraordinary.” “We left [the party] feeling empty,” Lutz recalled. “Our kids, while we’re not wealthy, don’t need. They might want, but they don’t need. We decided that we would contact an organization and ask what we could do. We reached out to Riley Hospital for Children and asked what they needed down there. They got back to us and sent a list of what they needed.”
The Lutzes sent the list out with invites to their son’s (Colby) birthday party and asked for the items in lieu of gifts for their son. The party eventually became an annual “Birthday Bash” held in the Lutzes backyard and throughout their street – a rather large block party if you will. “It was an amazing response the first year,” Lutz said. “We took an SUV full of stuff down there [Riley], and it was the best feeling we’ve had second to the births of our children and our wedding. It was an amazing feeling.” Fast forward, the Lutzes established Colby & Cate’s Charities and continue to host the Birthday Bash in August in honor of their children’s birthdays (which are a day apart from one another). Over the years, they have raised nearly $800,000, which has been donated to Riley, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, Indiana Children’s Wish Fund and Make-A-Wish Foundation. The charity has also supported organizations like Second Helpings by purchasing suites to experiences (concerts, etc.) at its fundraising events and then using the suite on Colby & Cate’s weekend experiences, coupled with a limo, hotel, meals, etc., for children with life-threatening and life-altering conditions. “Matt and I met, and I’ve actually attended one of his Birthday Bashes,” Leonard
said. “It’s a great event, but what do you do if you want to do more than host a party in your backyard? You change the venue. I suggested to Matt that we have a ‘hanger party’ with a bunch of cars and some jets. So, the OCTANE event is about taking the goodwill of this charity and pairing it with car enthusiasts, cars and planes, and the Indianapolis Executive Airport is the perfect venue for that.” Leonard shared that the goal this year is to bring 1,000 people to the hanger to enjoy catered plates by several area restaurants, 50 cars from private collections and local high-end dealers, planes and jets along with different kinds of entertainment and auctions with a focus on trips as close to Chicago and as far as Europe, all with the intention of raising money for Colby & Cate’s Charities. But that’s not all – attendees at OCTANE will enjoy an open bar featuring specialty drinks from the best premium brands and incredible flight and racing simulators that will transport you onto the race track or into the sky! Reserve your tickets for the inaugural OCTANE and make a difference in the lives of Hoosier children. For event details and ticket information, visit octaneindy.com. For more information on Colby & Cate’s Charities, visit colbyandcate.org.
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Henry Mestetsky:
Building His American Dream Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Laura Arick
The American Dream is the belief that anyone can attain their version of success in a society where advancement and purpose are possible for everyone, regardless of where they are born and what class they were born into. Henry Mestetsky is living his American Dream right here in Carmel, Indiana.
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estetsky was born in Kiev, Ukraine, and as a young boy, he would look out from the seventh-floor window from the 10-story building that he lived in with his family. Right outside of his building, there was a bus, trolley and subway station that he used to traverse the streets of Kiev. Mestetsky’s passion for learning about how cities evolve and function sparked at a young age. Unbeknownst to a young Mestetsky, his journey would lead him to the United States in 1994, to Indiana, and eventually to Carmel, where he is leaving his handprints on
the evolving city as the Executive Director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission. Mestetsky’s work ethic comes from watching his parents work to create a better life for him and his brother. Mestetsky’s family moved to Carmel after he graduated from Pike High School and started IUPUI. He lived at home, so he could graduate without student debt. He remembers driving down pre-roundabout Shelborne Road every day and watching it transform. While at IUPUI, Mestetsky interned at Duke Realty’s financial analysis, tax, and legal departments, getting a broad experience. “While I
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was at Duke [Realty], I realized that many of the executives and higher-ups had law degrees,” he said. “I decided on law school because I wanted to build buildings and be one of the decision-makers.” Mestetsky would go on to graduate from IU’s Kelley School of Business - with a dual major in accounting and finance in three years - and start classes at the IU Maurer School of Law two weeks after the end of his last summer class. In law school, Mestetsky spent summers in Paris and Washington D.C. As the Great Recession hit, he shifted from real estate to complex corporate bankruptcy, including
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clerking for a bankruptcy trustee. He was back in Carmel after graduation. “I lived with my parents while preparing for the bar exam too,” Mestetsky said. “It helps to have free food in the fridge when studying for that.” Mestetsky joined Katz and Korin PC shortly after passing the bar. “I was very lucky to have some really good mentors that have built this foundation of law for me in a lot of different areas,” Mestetsky shared. “We did complex bankruptcy work, which included both transactional work and litigation in state and federal courts. Reorganizing a business towards profitability is where I was trained to have both a global perspective and an eye for detail. It fits with what I do now, because it takes both to
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make complicated real estate projects successful.” In his personal life, Mestetsky was building relationships within his community while building his career. “I bought my first house around College Avenue and Fall Creek Boulevard and started serving on the board of King Park Development Corporation, a non-profit focused on improving the area. As outside counsel, I helped Executive Director Steven Meyer start the Build Fund, a non-profit lending to businesses that created jobs in economically-depressed areas. I did all the legal work for this program. I tell young attorneys today that they should not join boards just to pad the resume. They need to find something that they like and are passionate about, and really participate. They may or may not get a client from it, but potential legal work can’t be the reason why they’re volunteering. For me, I gained an understanding of community development because of my volunteer work.” In 2015, Mestetsky accepted a position at Bingham Greenebaum Doll, LLP where he served as an attorney focused on corporate, real estate, lending and economic development matters. All within two months, he had started a new job, bought a home in Carmel, and welcomed a daughter into the world. Mestetsky’s dreams were coming true, and the doors of opportunity were opening as Mestetsky’s hard work was paying off in big ways. His next career move would stem from an early law school project that prompted a phone call with Mayor Jim Brainard whom he needed as a source for his research.
“Back in law school, I took a class called Law and Architecture,” Mestetsky recalled. “It focused on what architecture can do that sometimes the law can’t. I wrote about the Village of WestClay and how its architecture and design create an environment that changes people’s behaviors. I needed a source, so I called the mayor’s office out of the blue.” The Mayor returned his call, and the two spoke for nearly an hour. Fast forward to 2015, Mestetsky, a Carmel resident who wants to get involved with his community, emails Mayor Brainard, this time asking how he could get more involved. This fateful email set a new course for Mestetsky, fulfilling his dream of one day building cities. “The mayor actually remembered me from a decade ago,” Mestetsky said. “I told him that I had moved to Carmel and had chosen the city to raise my family in, that I am a finance/ real estate attorney and I wanted to get involved. I told him that I was passionate about Carmel and its redevelopment. We met for lunch, and he took me on a tour of the Palladium.” Not long after, Mestetsky was appointed commissioner on the Carmel Redevelopment Commission in 2016 and elected as its Secretary. In 2017, he was named the Executive Director of the Commission. He has spent his first year as director overseeing projects throughout the central core, including around the Proscenium, Midtown, City Center, and the Arts and Design District. “A lot of credit goes to my predecessors and the staff, and it doesn’t hurt to have so much private investment flowing into Carmel,” said Mestetsky.
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“I grew up playing Sim City, probably more hours than I should’ve,” Mestetsky admitted. “I was obsessed with that game for many years. I love building cities. My favorite trips are those where I am walking around exploring the world’s greatest cities. I’ve explored around three dozen so far. I want to see and feel the city. That’s what I did as a little kid, and I get to do that here in the center of Carmel. The inspiration that the Mayor draws from European cities, I had that in me before I ever had a notion that this would one day be my job.” Mestetsky appreciates the diversity of Carmel as well as its architecture. “I’m from the Russian-speaking community, and I take my daughter to a
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Russian-speaking language and development classes at CHS on Sundays,” he shared. “We’re in one hallway, and I believe the Chinese and Indian communities are in adjacent hallways. Carmel celebrates different nationalities and is diverse because of that welcoming culture. Carmel draws on the strength of people from other countries who come here and become part of its fabric. I am an example of that.”
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Carmel Clay Public Library i s S o Mu ch M ore Th an B ooks Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Courtesy of CCPL and Mark Bradley Miller Photograph
Modern-day libraries are so much more than books, digital files and databases. They are also active community centers that offer an array of services, programs and events for people of all ages. The Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) is always looking for ways to connect the library to the Carmel community.
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CPL invites the public to attend two upcoming events in April: Marshall Watson at the Indiana Design Center (IDC) and Library After Dark. The IDC and CCPL have collaborated on this author visit that is bringing New York-based interior designer Watson to Carmel to speak about his latest book, “The Art of Elegance: Classic Interiors,” on Thursday, April 11 at 6 p.m. at the IDC. Internationally recognized, his projects have spanned the globe, from Cabo to Stockholm and across the United States. Winner of Traditional Home’s “Designer of the Year” award and featured on Luxe’s
2017 Gold List, Watson’s work has been featured in numerous publications, including Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Veranda, Luxe, Cottages & Gardens and Traditional Home. “The title of my book is ‘The Art of Elegance,’” Watson stated. “I speak to how elegance is a way of living life and not about being fancy or putting on airs. It is about living in a way that is more civilized, gracious, welcoming and inclusive. I speak to that as a hope that during these divisive times, you can make your home a more cohesive environment and a place of respite. My book also runs through a variety of projects that I have done in my
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career.” When asked why Watson speaks often at libraries around the nation and why the institution is so important to his work, he replied, “Research has become one of the most powerful tools in my career. Where do I go for research? I go to libraries. They [libraries] have always been my foundation.” For more information about Watson’s book signing and reception at IDC, visit indianadesigncenter.com. More organizations are opening their doors after regular business hours and are organizing “after hours” events geared at drawing in people who may not be familiar with all that they offer and usually
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attract a younger patron and potential donor base at these “adult” events. CCPL’s Young Professionals Committee has organized a brand new event, Library After Dark, that will take place Saturday, April 13 from 7-10 p.m. and is open to all adults 21 and over. Inspired by events like “Zoobilation,” the CCPL YP Committee’s Founder and President Hadley Moore shared that the event will showcase local restaurants that will be generously donating samplings of their food and beverages throughout the event. Additionally, there will be live music, a variety of board games, library fortune telling, life-size games and a giant crossword puzzle for attendees to experience and earn raffle tickets for prizes at the end of the evening. “Ultimately, the purpose of the Young Professionals Committee is to introduce the library and all of its offerings to the people in their 20s and 30s,” Hadley said. “The library has so many resources, incredible collections and tools that we
want people to know about. The YP Committee is a way to build a foundation of younger donors and patrons and introduce them to not only volunteerism but to library philanthropy as well.” Hadley emphasized that ticket prices are purposely affordable to accommodate everyone’s budget. “Our price point is $30 for a single and $50 for a couple as we are encouraging people to bring friends,” she said. “We want to pack the library with anyone who is 21 and over, and we welcome adults of all ages and anyone who wants to experience the library after dark. We are going to turn the entire library into a festival of activities and highlight the many things
that the library possesses that could be really fun after hours and after a glass of wine.” Moore shared that the dress is casual and fun as they want people to wear whatever makes them comfortable. Tickets are on sale online at carmel.lib.in.us. For information on how to join CCPL’s Young Professional Committee, email Elizabeth Hamilton at ehamilton@carmel. lib.in.us.
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Hamilton County Community Foundation? Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Courtesy of HCCF
Perhaps you have heard of the Legacy Foundation, which became the Hamilton County Community Foundation (HCCF) in 2018, but you may not be fully aware of what its purpose is. HCCF President Tom Kilian Jr. sat down with us to discuss why the foundation rebranded, what its mission is and how it helps to improve the lives of Hamilton County residents.
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irst, we took a brief look back at how and why it was created. In 1991, the Legacy Fund was established to provide Hamilton County residents a broader opportunity to create a “living” legacy and make an impact during their lifetimes in their own communities. The foundation was formed from the assets of Carmel-Clay Community Foundation and Hamilton County Parks Foundation. These foundations had been receiving donations primarily in the form of bequests. In 1997, the foundation partnered with The Indianapolis Trust – currently the Indianapolis Foundation – to create the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF). In 2018, the Legacy Fund announced its new name, Hamilton County Community Foundation, and its new strategic vision under Kilian. “I came on board almost two years ago,” Kilian said. “One of the things that I did first was to really try to understand where we’ve been, where we currently were and where we were supposed to be going, which was an interesting journey. We embarked on an extensive board assessment and optimization study to try to understand what does all this mean?” Kilian explained that HCCF is a separate 501(c)(3) but remains in a partnership
with CIFC. “Frankly, it is an exciting partnership that allows us to move forward and create shared services, but our focus is purely on Hamilton County,” he said. “With the focus of HCCF on our county, the name change [from Legacy Fund to HCCF] makes sense to who we are and who we serve. Given a lot of changes that our organization has been through in the last two years, it was the opportunity to make that change. Legacy Fund served us well, and I believe that Hamilton County Community Foundation will continue to serve us into in the future and will help identify us and what we do.”
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Kilian shared the three primary functions of HCCF. “We really exist to do three things: We partner with donors and their philanthropic interests; we work with nonprofits in the community, oftentimes by granting dollars through our unrestricted endowment; and we lead and convene on certain things in the community,” he stated. “When the board assessment came back, it essentially said that we need to dive in a bit deeper into this community and understand what the needs are. For the first time in our history, we embarked on a Hamilton County-only strategic plan.” In this process, HCCF discovered that its focus needs to be on three critical areas: mental health, family and youth empowerment, and inclusive economic growth. “Imagine creating a syllabus for every community when it comes to mental health,” Kilian stated. “It would include everyone from first responders to the school systems. It’s what we need, and it’s an area that we can serve. The second initiative being family and youth empowerment, we identify what the direct services are that we need to provide for families and youth. The third being this idea of inclusive economic growth, our communities have all said that we want to be these economic hubs. If you talk with any economist, they’ll tell you that if you’re going to have successful growth, you have to have multiple sector growth. We’ve broken this initiative up in three ways – that live, work and play initiative. How does everyone, regardless of race, place or identity, have the opportunity to live, work and play
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in Hamilton County? I’ll say it – though I know these are sometimes things that we don’t like to talk about in Hamilton County – but we are identifying the organizations and individuals that we need to talk with about personal mobility. What is the conversation surrounding affordable and workforce housing? We [HCCF] have a wonderful relationship with the school systems and local governments on the mental health initiative, along with concerned citizens and experts in the health field who are all converging on this issue.” Kilian continued, “We really want to pilot a creation of a syllabus or road map with a community and see how it will look and feel. In our family/youth empowerment, we are currently partnered with the Shepherd’s Center who is doing a terrific job. Ideally, we would like to see an increase in not only the number of senior citizens served but see that service throughout the county.”
Regarding inclusive economic growth, Kilian said that HCCF is excited to understand how it can really move the needle and create an opportunity for anyone to raise their families in Hamilton County who wishes to do so. “We are in the process of understanding where we can have the biggest impact in the shortest amount of time,” Kilian said. “We know that mental health, family/youth empowerment and inclusive economic growth aren’t going anywhere, and our communities are going to deal with issues for several years to come. We are working with nonprofits, community leadership, businesses and individuals on how we attack these initiatives and bring opportunity for our entire community.” Most people may initially think of a community foundation as being strictly an organization that administers donor-advised funds.
“Awareness is key,” Killian emphasized. “We’ve got to get enough of our community understanding what the issues are and willing to put in their own time, talent and treasure. We could sit here all day and talk about what the needs are and do our environmental scans, but if we don’t have the ability to connect our community members with our nonprofits to understand what the needs are and then help create solutions to those needs, in my mind, we lose.” Kilian concluded, “Often somebody will come to a community foundation and say, ‘Hey, I’d like to give to these five things. I’d like some help with the back office and reporting, and I’d like to create a donor-advised fund.’ But what happens is that once donors understand who we are and understand more the needs of the community, they start asking questions, and you watch this amazing connectedness occur. That is really the power of a community foundation. It brings folks together and truly makes this environment a place to live, regardless of one’s race, place or identity.”
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