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Northside Food Pantry feeds 400 families weekly By Grace Wyer editorial@youarecurrent.com Every month, approximately 400 families rely on the Northside Food Pantry at Second Presbyterian Church to GIVING BACK provide grocery staples, including meat and fresh produce, to meet their daily needs. Much of the produce is harvested from the church’s on-site community garden at 7700 N. Meridian St. and cultivated by a multi-generational group of volunteers. It takes 50 volunteers to run the pantry each week. Teens, families, students and retirees from across the Indianapolis area are among them. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School senior Sarah Hoke has volunteered at the food pantry since July 2021. She’s worked in several roles and enjoys getting to know the clients and other workers. “I cannot recommend volunteering enough,” Hoke said. “We often talk about being the hands and feet of Jesus, and being able to serve the community with open, loving arms is what Northside Mission Food Pantry at Second is all about.” Lisa Enright, coordinator for the Northside Mission Ministries at Second Presbyterian Church, has worked with volunteers at the food pantry for several years. She worked throughout the pandemic, serving clients from their cars for safety. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn from and understand the community

Volunteers serve in the Northside Food Pantry at Second Presbyterian Church. (Photo courtesy of Northside Food Pantry)

we are serving, to walk alongside our neighbors and build relationships and provide a little hope,” Enright said. “It helps me to appreciate the little things we sometimes take for granted.” The pantry operates from 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Tuesdays, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Learn more about services offered through the food pantry and how to volunteer at SecondChurch.org/ Northside.

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Car loader: Helps clients load their vehicles and assists with traffic control. Food delivery processing: Involves unpacking, sorting and storing food from vendors. Food delivery takes place when the pantry is closed to the public. It is a behind-the-scenes job with no food pantry client interaction. Source: secondchurch.org/Northside

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From cars to buildings, developer Turner Woodard finds ‘great joy’ in making old things new By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Restoration projects are nothing new to Turner Woodard. The 73-year-old developer recently turned his attention to Carmel, where he’s working to renovate three aging buildings and give them new life. But he’s been doing that for decades in his hometown of Indianapolis, where he got his start refurbishing sports cars as a high school student before eventually purchasing and refreshing landmarks like the former Stutz automobile factory and the famed Canterbury Hotel. From cars to buildings to paint on canvas, Woodard said the process of transformation has long intrigued him. “It gives me and my staff and my team great joy,” Woodard said.

‘I NEVER FORGOT’ Woodard, an Indianapolis native, graduated from Park School, now known as Park Tudor, before heading to college at the University of Denver. He dropped out after two years to attend the Jim Russell motor racing school in southern California, where he met actor Steve McQueen. “He was preparing to film the movie, ‘Le Mans,’” Woodard said. “The insurance company mandated that he go to driving school before they insured the film.” Woodard raced sports cars and Indy cars professionally, although he fell short of competing in his hometown’s biggest event: the Indianapolis 500. His work restoring cars helped fund his racing, and it led to his career in real estate, as he began purchasing properties and fixing them up, too. He refurbished duplexes, apartments and warehouse spaces before turning his attention to the former Stutz automobile factory, which ceased operations in the 1930s. Woodard bought the 400,000-squarefoot building in 1992 and transformed it into a small business incubator before selling it in early 2021. Looking to take advantage of tax law that allows investors to avoid paying capital gains taxes after selling a property by investing in other real estate, Woodard began looking for his next restoration project. He

Turner Woodard pauses near a vintage car on display on the lower level of the Turner James building in Carmel. (Photos courtesy of Turner Woodard Archives)

Turner Woodard has raced a variety of cars, including Indycars.

searched throughout central Indiana before learning that the Rich Furniture building, which he had visited decades ago while shopping for lamps, was for sale in central Carmel. “I never forgot the little building with the beautiful balconies and four-story atrium and glass elevator,” Woodard said. Woodard purchased the building at 1030 S. Range Line Rd. in 2021 and got to work transforming it into boutique office space. He moved the bar from the Canterbury Hotel, which is now Le Meridien Indianapolis,

but my car turns (north) out of my driveway now.”

to the lower level of the building, where he also displays art and several of his vintage vehicles. His office is on the top floor of what is now known as the Turner James building. “Being part of this new (to me) community is very much invigorating,” Woodard said. “I still live in a wonderful old home we restored on North Meridian Street (in Indianapolis), and I kept my art studio downtown at the Stutz factory. I have other properties off Mass Ave and Virginia Avenue that keep my ties and appreciation to Indianapolis,

‘BACK ON THE TRACK’ It’s been many years since Turner Woodard has raced cars professionally, but he still enjoys competing behind the wheel. Woodard enters several events per year in the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association, which he said, “generally refers to the cars, not the drivers.” “They’re a very vibrant racing series for people like myself who have collected these cars for years but want to get them back on the track,” he said, adding that his racing shop will eventually be in

the former Horton fan factory building. Woodard drives a 1979 March Formula Atlantic and a 1975 Chevron 2-Liter sports car in the SVRA races. Despite his experience as a professional driver, Woodard said he’s still getting used to maneuvering through all the roundabouts in Carmel. “I’m still learning them and which lane to be in,” he said. “Coming from Indianapolis, it took a little getting used to, but you can understand their benefits.”

ELSEWHERE IN CARMEL As the Turner James building renovations near completion, Woodard is beginning work to transform two other properties recently acquired near the Monon Greenway in Carmel: the Keltner Business Plaza and the former Horton fan factory. Woodard said he intends to restore the Keltner Business Plaza at 520 W. Carmel Dr. to its original design to house approximately eight tenants in 3,500-square-foot spaces. He expects it will primarily include office space near the front of the building with warehousing in the back. Plans for the former 80,000-square-foot Horton fan factory building at 201 W. Carmel Dr. aren’t as clear, although Woodard plans to relocate Team Woodard Racing to it. Other possibilities include a makerspace concept, last-mile distribution center, storage for car collectors or space for startup companies. “It may take on sort of a Stutz-like feel to it,” he said. “We’ll have to wait and see.” Learn more at TurnerWoodard.com. ON THE COVER: Turner Woodard maintains an art studio in Indianapolis. (Photo courtesy of Turner Woodard Archives)

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Eagles guard continues to improve his shooting skills By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Zionsville Community High School junior guard Logan Imes’ value to the boys basketball team could be easily measured. When he missed five games with an ankle sprain, the Eagles lost four of them. The 6-foot-4 Imes averaged 17.8 points on 48 percent shooting and 3.6 assists per game for the Eagles (14-8). “Logan has become much more confident at finishing around the basket and his jump shot,” said Eagles coach J.R. Howell, whose team lost to Noblesville March 1 in the opening round of the sectional. “He worked tirelessly in the offseason to improve in those areas, and it showed this season. He is also a pretty unselfish player. He doesn’t care about stats or points, he just wants to win.” Imes suffered an ankle sprain against Brebeuf Jesuit Jan. 7 and returned Feb. 8 against Center Grove. “The first two games (after returning) were an adjustment, and I didn’t feel I was quite all the way back,” Imes said. “Once I got used to playing and practicing again

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Favorite athlete: Kevin Durant Favorite subject: Math Favorite TV show: “The Office.” Favorite vacation spot: Anna Maria Island, Fla. and had those few games, I felt really good the rest of the season.” Imes said his shooting was off when he first returned because he had to get back into game shape. “Before the injury, I was shooting way better,” he said. Imes’ ball-handling improved as well.

Zionsville Community High School junior guard Logan Imes continues to develop his shooting skills. (Photo courtesy of Tom Marron Photography)

“I was way more aggressive this year,” he said. “I was using my ability better. Last

year, I was a little hesitant here and there. This year, I wanted to go out and show dominance and be the player I know I’m capable of being.” Imes said he made strides as a leader this past season in Howell’s second season as coach. “We had a group that has played together for a year,” he said. “I think for me that was my biggest thing that I was a leader on the court and in practice, too.” Imes said he is focusing on offers from Butler, Penn State, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and Creighton. “I’ll definitely make a decision this summer,” he said. “I’ll probably play some games on the (AAU) circuit and see if another team or so reaches out. As it stands now, I like the options I have.” Imes, who will play for Indiana Elite this summer, said he will continue to concentrate on expanding his shooting range. “Shooting off the dribble is a big next step for me,” he said. “I do it a little bit now, but I need to get more consistent. The sectional game wasn’t my best game. I didn’t shoot well at all and that let our offense down.”

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Realtor, contractor, architect advise on historic restoration By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com With regard to preserving historic homes, specifically in Noblesville, local experts offer a range of advice. Realtor Kurt Meyer, who lives in a house built in the 1870s in downtown Noblesville, consults with clients on what they can do to enhance their home’s value while retaining its history. “I can think of a time where on 10th Street, I saw an original Victorian-era staircase torn out of a house laying in the side yard waiting for the dumpster,” Meyer said. “I know people pay extra for that detail, and they were

taking their trump card and throwing it in the dumpster.” Meyer said property owners should consider preservation for two reasons. “One is you can never get it back,” he said. “And two, a lot of people watch too much HGTV and think they can Chip and Joanna Gaines every house. I think you need to have a longer view than whatever is trendy right now.” WHAT TO PRESERVE If an owner wants to sell or restore a historic house, Meyer urges them to retain as much of the original architectural detail as possible. “But the house has to work like a modern house,”

The after photo of Preservation Hall after MacInnis Construction restored the exterior. (Photo courtesy of Heather MacInnis)

Meyer said. “So, bathrooms, kitchens, mechanical systems — if you want top dollars, those all have to function like a brand-new house.” A common mistake Meyer notices is removing original doors. “That’s something where you can lose a lot of detail because when you lose a door,” he said. “You lose the ornate hinges, beautiful, ornate doorknobs.” Meyer said owners should take their time when finding contractors to help with historic restoration. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Creative Works president designs environments for play By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com As president of Creative Works, a design and manufacturing company, Armando Lanuti supervises projects for attractions and themed environments in the entertainment industry. “That’s everything from laser tag arena, mini golf, Escape Rooms,” said Lanuti, a Carmel resident. “We have Lanuti done some work here locally with locations like Woodland Bowl, Urban Air, Laser Flash and Bowl 32. We were able to take part in the Peyton Manning statue.” Besides designing recreation environments, Lanuti serves on the board for MakeA-Wish Foundation. He helps develop unique ways to help Make-A-Wish kids’ dreams come true. “A lot of people think of Make-A=Wish and think of trips like going to Disney, but the kids don’t always have that ability based on their condition or the timeliness,” Lanuti said. “So, what we do is, we can help do extreme home makeover updates to their

Creative Works President Armando Lanuti serves on the Make-A-Wish Foundation board and uses his expertise to make kids’ dreams come true, such as incorporating a bear and wildlife mural into a boy’s bedroom. (Photos courtesy of Creative Works)

room or a basement or something like that to give them a cool experience to have with their families in a space they oftentimes have to spend a lot of time in. “That’s been really awesome and epic for us to be able to use our unique talents in such a way.” For example, Creative Works painted mural in a child’s room to represent a bear and wildlife scene. Lanuti said Creative Works can incorporate a child’s interest into designs. Creative Works is based in Mooresville but plans to move its 80-plus team to a new space in Indianapolis in a few months. The new building is being renovated in Park Fletcher, inside the Interstate 465 loop off of Sam Jones Expressway. It is nearly 70,000 square feet and will allow Creative Works to expand. “We hired 20 people in the last 90 days,” Lanuti said. “We will hire another 20 to 30 in 2022. The new space will allow us to get everything under one roof.” Presently, Creative Works performs its design and manufacturing in three buildings. It will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. For more, visit thewoweffect.com.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “There are a lot of contractors out there who know how to buy and attach pre-fab things from Lowes and Home Depot, but are they really carpenters in a way we thought of carpenters 50 years ago?” Meyer said. “Do they really know how to build a staircase or do they preorder it and shove it in place?” DEFINING ‘HISTORIC’ Peterson Architecture Principal Architect Darren Peterson said when restoring a home, it’s important to establish value. “What makes a piece historic or non-historic?” said Peterson, who also serves on the Noblesville Common Council. “Being old doesn’t always mean it’s historic.” Peterson said to be aware of context when making restorations. “Sometimes they tear the front porch off, but that may have been what made that whole block have historic value,” he said. “Something we talk about on the (downtown Noblesville) square is which of those buildings holds its own value? The courthouse, obviously. But are all of the buildings on the square important as single buildings, or is it because they create the feeling and façade of the square? Can you remove one of those buildings and put something back and have it carry the same historic value?”

The after photo of a residence after MacInnis Construction restored the exterior. (Photo courtesy of MacInnis Construction)

RESTORATION COSTS In the past, costs associated with high-quality, long-term restorations were enough to make owners tear out historic touches and replace them with modern items. But now, as the cost of materials increases, Peterson said owners realize they can refinish parts of their home and save money versus replacing it with something new. Meyer said if someone truly wants to preserve history, they should take the time

to find the right kind of contractor. He said the search could take up to two years. He recommended MacInnis Construction, based in Noblesville. It is a full-service general contracting and design company specializing in historic restoration and rehabilitation of commercial and residential properties. Co-owner Heather MacInnis said homeowners should be aware of unforeseen expenses associated with historic restoration. She said kitchen remodels can range from $50,000 to $70,000 and take two months to complete. A complete exterior renovation can range from $100,00 to $150,000 and can take up to 2 1/2 months. “Always be aware that there will likely be expenses added to the job that are unforeseen at the time the estimate is completed. As much as we’d like to have one, the contractor’s magical crystal ball does not yet exist,” said MacInnis, who owns the company with her husband, Gary. “Historic buildings always come with interesting surprises that only reveal themselves as the project progresses. Personally, we love working on historic homes and businesses for this reason, but the owner needs to be prepared for the extra cost.” MacInnis suggests budgeting 10 to 20 percent above the estimate to prepare for unforeseen expenses.

Some projects MacInnis Construction has worked on include façade remodels or updates to several downtown Noblesville buildings, such as the Allstate building at 828 Logan St., Texy Mexy at 818 Logan St., Carmack’s Cigar Shop at 822 Logan St., Uptown Café at 809 and 813 Conner St., the Nationwide building at 817 Conner Street and Noblesville Preservation Alliance’s Preservation Hall at 1274 Logan St. “We’ve also worked on the Historical Society Museum in the Sheriff’s Residence on the square,” MacInnis said. “We’ve done work on over 26 historic homes in Noblesville.” MacInnis said most people approach the company through word-of-mouth referrals. “Historic property owners are very sensitive to how their home or business will be remodeled, as they should be,” she said. “They typically don’t want someone they just found through an internet search to work on their home. They know we are familiar with how historic structures are put together and how they should be finished out in a way that is sensitive to their needs without sacrificing the historic authenticity of the home or business. Sometimes those historic details, unfortunately, do get put by the wayside if the customer’s budget or modern codes will not allow for them.”

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Give back on Go All IN Day By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Whether wanting to donate time, materials or projects, United Way of Central Indiana can people fulfill the mission. UWCI’s second Go All IN Day is set for June 24. said the program is an opportunity to connect people to organizations in their community. It serves Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Putnam counties. UWCI Community Engagement Manager Abbi Garvey said Go All IN Day is a way to connect volunteers with community-based organizations in those seven counties. Projects include everything from spreading mulch and building community gardens to organizing shoes and painting. “Our real goal for this event is to introduce people in the community and their families to organizations they can volunteer at and support,” Garvey said. “Giving them something they already have an affinity for or just wanting to get to know what is out there or how to support local organizations while checking off those wish list items organizations have (are our goals).”

Volunteers participate in UWCI’s inaugural Go All IN Day in 2021. (Photos courtesy of Abbi Garvey)

Garvey said more than 500 people participated in the inaugural Go All IN Day in 2021. All projects will be announced May 2. Last year, the organization assisted with more than 70 projects. Garvey said businesses can donate

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have to have two good ears. That’s the way it is.” Spitler, 68, battled depression after leaving the job she loved. “I didn’t want to check out, but I wanted the pain to go away,” said Spitler, who was inducted into the Indiana Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2018. “I lost everything. My parents are gone and I’m an only child. I have no children. I’m divorced.” So, Spitler advises others to find something they love and build on it. It worked for her as a special dog helped guide her to the next stage of life. When she had to leave her WISH job, she decided she could finally get a dog. She had cats but couldn’t properly care for a dog because she travel

Get moving safely with M4L Commentary by Bruce Dean I first met Tom in the early ’90s, when he was a young idealist helping inner-city youth achieve their potential. FITNESS I owned a graphic design firm at the time and helped Tom create a logo and branding image for his youth development venture Creative Leadership Group. Flash forward about 20 years, and I got a call from my old friend about a new concept to help an entirely different group of people. This idea was the dream of his sister Carol Weesner, an emergency physician. Through her daily work, Dr. Weesner saw firsthand the impact not exercising. Patients came to the ER and didn’t return home to independent living. Her research showed older adults want to prevent something bad from happening and to gain control of their bodies and health. Equally as important, folks want to be able to participate in life in a meaningful way but are intimidated by gyms and just don’t know what to do. The result? Carol’s passion to create a clean, inviting place where older adults feel welcome and safe with highly qualified trainers.

I was fortunate to be asked to help with the branding of this cool project. Both Tom and Carol had been improving people’s lives for years, and this new concept was another exciting opportunity to make a difference. After a fun search for the right name, Motion 4 Life Fitness was born. In January of 2018, M4L opened its doors and started changing lives. People join to feel better — to be able to bike on vacation, garden without pain or just keep up with the grandkids. These 40 to 90-plus year-olds feel safe with a doctor at the helm and specialized trainers who truly understand the aches and pains of older bodies and the mental and emotional challenges of the fitness journey. I’ve enjoyed being part of M4L’s journey. It truly is ahead of its time. I believe that the best is yet to come for Carol and Motion 4 Life Fitness!

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The Rhodehamel House at 5320 N. Meridian St. is featured in the 61st annual Decorators’ Show House and Gardens. (Photo courtesy of Sherrell Smith)

The event brought in 19 design firms and four landscape companies to showcase their work in their designated sections of the residence. Sherrell Smith, this year’s promotions director for St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild, said the nonprofit’s goal, along with highlighting classic homes in the area, is to raise money for Eskenazi Health to support the underserved in the community. “Every year there’s a committee that works with Eskenazi to see what their

greatest need is,” said Smith, who has been with the guild for seven years. “The last couple of years they’ve wanted to do some extra courses, so they said their greatest need is supporting their nurses, and that in turn would support the less fortunate in the community. Every year it’s something a little bit different, but we’re always happy to help.” All proceeds from the event support the underserved community through Eskenazi Health. Last year, St. Margaret’s Hospital

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Guild raised $280,000 during the two-week run of the show house. To date, the organization has raised nearly $14 million for Eskenazi Health. Although there are no specific guidelines for how homes are chosen for the event, the guild traditionally selects homes from the Meridian corridor, with an estimated 90 percent of the homes chosen being in that area, according to Smith. The architect who designed this year’s residence was Charles Federman, who designed many of the classic homes in the Butler-Tarkington, Meridian-Kessler and Meridian Hills neighborhoods and oversaw their construction. This year’s home has had six owners since it was built. The original owners were the Rhodehamel family, from which the home derived its name. The home now belongs to Jamie and Lori Bradbury, who purchased the property in the spring of 2016. Tickets for the Decorators’ Show House and Gardens event are $30 and are nonrefundable. Tickets must be purchased in advance online. For more and to purchase tickets, visit showhouseindy.org.

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Brawner to honor Ray Charles’ legacy in Palladium concert By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Kenny Brawner regards his show as something more than a tribute to Ray Charles. “I call it a hybrid theater-concert piece MUSIC where we actually play Ray’s music and tell the story,” Brawner said. “I go into character as Ray. I stay into character the whole show.” Brawner will perform “Ray On My Mind: The Ray Charles Story” at 8 p.m. March 25 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Brawner, a pianist-vocalist, will lead the 11-piece orchestra and three vocalists, similar to the Raelettes who sang with Charles, in performing some of Charles’ biggest hits. “The arrangements are very close to Ray’s arrangements,” said Brawner, who performs monologues to detail Charles’ journey. Brawner said trumpet player Roger Ingram, who will play in the Palladium performance, played with Charles for five years. “It’s a big orchestra sound,” Brawner said. Brawner started working on the Charles concerts in 2014. “Even in my own music, people say they can hear a little Ray Charles in everything I can do,” said Brawner, who usually played a couple of Ray Charles songs in his own concerts. Like Charles, Brawner is a Georgia native. “He was a big influence on my music growing up,” Brawner said. Brawner said the Charles concerts consume most of his schedule. “I’m going to Europe in the summer to do some blues festivals, just me and some Italian musicians I’ll be working with,” he said. Brawner said many of his shows were postponed be-

Kenny Brawner will perform as Ray Charles in his concert at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Center for the Performing Arts).

cause of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Since the fall, we’ve been working pretty steadily,” he said. Brawner’s Palladium performance marks the first time he has brought the show to central Indiana. He said the purpose is to keep Charles’ music alive. Ray Charles Jr. attended a recent performance of the show in California. “He came backstage, gave us his OK and took pictures with us,” Brawner said. “We had a lot of fun with him. He thought we did a great job and was pleased with the show.” Brawner attended several of Ray Charles’ concerts. “When I was 17, I went back to see if I could talk with him,” Brawner said. “I asked for an autograph, and he said, ’Son, I can’t write.’ I was a little bit embarrassed. To this day, I’m still embarrassed by that.”

Charles, who died in 2004, was completely blind by age 7. Brawner said one of his favorite Charles’ songs is “You Don’t Know Me.” “Every time I start that song, the audiences, no matter where we are, they always go in applause when I open up that song,” he said. “‘Georgia on my Mind’ gets the same response.” Brawner said Ray Charles Jr. said he appreciates the fact that Brawner plays many of his father’s older songs, such as “A Fool for You” and “Drown in My Own Tears.” The concert also includes favorites such “I Got a Woman,” “What’d I Say” and “Baby it’s Cold Outside.” “We have a good time on stage,” Brawner said. “We project that to the audience and hope they are having a good time. I can say we have not had one show that bombed. We usually get a standing ovation at the end.” For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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