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Trustee takes hands-on approach to to helping, helping, PAGE PAGE 44

MARKETING

Tips that won’t break the the bank, bank, PAGE PAGE 8

OUTDOOR DINING Eating under the sun or stars grows in popularity, PAGE 6

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arm weather encourages us to linger outdoors with friends and family. Local restaurant owners want to help you have fun while eating a meal or sipping a cool beverage. Find out more about the outdoor dining trend on Page 6.

Summer is also a time for action. This summer, the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce will use the Chamber Center for Excellence to facilitate unique community improvement. Two projects will be in the spotlight — the Festival of Murals 2015 and the Centerville Playground Project. Learn more on Page 5.

And our stories can help you get ready for Lemonade Day (Page 13) and the start of the season for the downtown Richmond farmers’ market (Page 9).

On the cover: Eddie Parker bites into a hot dog during Oktoberfest in the Depot District. Palladium-Item file photo by Joshua Smith.

INDEX Page 4..... Successful Woman takes hands-on approach to helping those in need Page 5..... Chamber Center for Excellence aims to help improve community Page 6..... Dining under the sun or stars grows in popularity Page 8..... Grow your business this summer with marketing tips that won’t break the bank Page 9..... Spring into a stress-free retirement Page 9..... Farmers’ market set to re-open Page 10..... Honors, news about local workers, companies Page 12..... Kroger’s pajama party helps fight cancer Page 13..... Lemonade Day inspires young entrepreneurs Page 14..... Photos of local ribboncuttings, donations Page 15.....Calendar of upcoming events, opportunities

SMALL BUSINESS

Cheating on sleep can cost your business “There are not enough hours in the day.”

Virtually every small business owner and entrepreneur laments, like I do, that there’s not enough time to complete everything we have to do.

So, we stay up late, get up early. We try to gain extra hours by cheating our sleep. But we may be cheating ourselves and our businesses.

Because, it turns out, getting a good night’s sleep may be a secret to small-business success.

Most of us don’t think so. We view sleep as something optional. But in reality, fewer than 5 percent of people can perform well on only a few hours of sleep a night.

The rest of us need seven to eight hours every night.

Entrepreneurs and RHONDA small-business owners ABRAMS need to be able to think clearly. We make decisions and solve problems, deal with people, try to be creative. We need the energy to put in a full day’s work.

‘High-level brain regions’

“What we have discovered is that high-level brain regions required for complex judgments and decisions become blunted by a lack of sleep,” Matthew Walker, said in the newsletter SciTechDaily. Walker, who heads the Sleep and Neuroimaging Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley, explained that sleep acts as a storage function for all the information we gather during the day, clearing the way for us to start learning and processing new information.

Recent studies indicate a lack of sufficient nightly sleep is correlated with: » Impaired short-term memory » Impaired decision-making » Decreased creativity » Weakened immune system and greater susceptibility to illness » Obesity » Depression » Increased likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s » Increased likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease

Travel issues

When we don’t sleep enough, we suffer. And our businesses suffer

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along with us.

As difficult as it is to get enough sleep when you’re in your regular routine, it’s much harder when you’re traveling. You may be in a different time zone; you eat at irregular hours; you’re in unfamiliar surroundings.

One hotel is trying to address this problem with science.

“If you’re on a business trip, you want to be at your best,” said Fiona Harris, international director of public relations for Corinthia Hotels.

“That night’s sleep is the most important thing in determining whether you’ll have a great day. So we said, ‘Let’s put science behind this.’ ” The Corinthia made improving the quality of their guests’ sleep a major company initiative. Working with Dr. Guy Meadows, head of the United Kingdom’s “Sleep School,” and nutritionist Jeannette Hyde, they identified key components of good sleep.

They even created a “Sleep Retreat” at their London property, including special menus, massages and optional one-on-one sleep consultations with Meadows.

Tips for sleep time

You don’t have to go to London to apply some of the techniques to get better sleep and be on your game when running your business. Here are some tips to improving your slumber: » Eat protein at every meal. One surprising thing Corinthia’s Harris discovered is that a lack of protein is

often associated with sleep problems. » Eat foods rich in the amino acid tryptophan, especially during the last meal of the day. Tryptophan increases the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. (Turkey, for example, is high in tryptophan, and it’s one reason we’re all sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner.) » Forget that nightcap. Unless it’s warm milk, that is. A nice shot of brandy may make you drowsy, but impairs sleep quality. The Corinthia serves warm milk and a pumpkinseed cookie (which is high in tryptophan) at bedtime. » Stop using blue light-emitting devices early in the evening. Electronic devices, such as smartphones, computers and e-readers reduce melatonin, decreasing sleep quality. » Establish a regular bedtime routine. Go to bed at a certain time, read a physical (not electronic) book, and then turn out the lights. » Exercise early in the day. Getting enough exercise helps you sleep well, but not if it’s done at night.

It’s tough to convince yourself that going to bed early and getting a full — and good — night’s sleep is critical to your small business success. But science shows it is.

Among Rhonda Abrams’ recent books is the 6th edition of “Successful Business Plan: Secrets & Strategies.” Register for her free newsletter at PlanningShop.com.

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SUCCESSFUL WOMAN

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Susan Isaacs is a gardener who continually cultivates Richmond to produce new opportunities for the city and its residents.

She grows readers by getting almost-free kids’ books to give away at every opportunity.

She produces new ideas by the bucket load, hoping some of them will reap a harvest of new opportunities for the community.

As Wayne Township trustee, she’s found fertile ground for programs that help her clients enjoy more secure lives.

Her weekly schedule would exhaust many, but it is bread and meat for Isaacs.

Township trustees in some communities have uncaring reputations. Why did you want this job?

I never set out to do this, but I love my job. I was appointed to fill a vacancy five years ago and then nobody ran. I’ve always loved doing things for the community and helping people. I really love it and I have a wonderful staff.

There are a lot of things that trustees across the state are doing that we’d like to do, but being in the county administration building limits that. It’s difficult to do things in the evening because the building is closed. When our lease is up, we hope to have a place where we can expand what we can do.

Sprout of Control, which has created several community vegetable gardens in the city, is a program you helped begin. What does it mean for Richmond residents?

Most low-income residents can’t afford fresh produce. Growing produce was a way for them to have access to fresh food and take ownership of the project and work together. Getting to know each other can transform a community. I’m not involved now, but this year, Sprout won a $1,400 grant to build raised beds so senior citizens can garden.

It’s going to be in place at the Leland Legacy by summer. I hope we can get gardens throughout the city.

What other community-building projects do you support?

The Laundry Project, a day when people can do their wash at the Laundromat for free, is a great project.

We also provide socks and under-

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Wayne Township Trustee Susan Isaacs is presented a folded flag during an open house and re-dedication of King Cemetery. Isaacs has helped recruit a band of volunteers to clean, repair and improve the cemetery.

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wear for kids on that day.

If you can’t do your laundry, it’s a big deal. We have kids going to school with crusty socks. It’s sad.

And every kid who comes gets a book through the First Book organization. When I get a hug from a little boy or girl, it makes my day.

Do you have other community projects in the works?

I’m proud of the Grassroots Action Resource Center, which helps

small, non-profit organizations improve their efforts. There’s information on funding, volunteers, liability and other issues. We use Earlham students to do research and design programs. The center also provides meeting space for non-profits.

The Innovation Station on Main Street is a wonderful development downtown.

It helps people who have an idea, things like how to make the city

more beautiful, more livable. We’re focused on $500 projects. We hope to have a half-day workshop soon for $500 projects.

These ideas are an important piece in improving our corner of the world. In a year or two, you won’t recognize downtown.

Women’s issues also are important to you. How are those being addressed?

The Wayne County Foundation’s Women’s Fund is already helping the Laundry Project and JACY House (a program of the Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center) and some others, but we’re looking at something more impactful, like a women’s center. It’s a pressing issue.

The lack of a homeless shelter for women and children is a problem.

There’s a need for transitional housing, from poverty to independence.

We want to bring together the people who are working in these areas and fill any gaps. There are a lot of great women in the community who are interested in this.

How have you helped clients of the trustee’s office?

We try to do things that make lasting change. We have programs on managing money. My degree is in accounting, so we work together.

They bring me the whole ugly mess of bills and we sort through it. I often tell them they have to pay certain bills or I can’t help them. But when they can see the light at the end of the tunnel, it’s a terrific relief for them.

I think it helps that I know Richmond. I grew up on Randolph Street.

My dad worked factory jobs, but we never thought we were poor.

What was your first job?

I was a waitress at Pizza King, the one that was under the bridge on Main Street. Within a year, I was the manager. I managed a lot of restaurants.

I came back here after 15 years and finished my accounting degree. I went to work in a CPA firm and I was the most talk-able person there.

What do accounts do all day? They look at numbers! I love to talk to people and I wanted to be involved in the community.

Life is what you make it. I think this is a great community. There are some cool people who live here and a lot of strong women.

SUMMER PROJECTS

Chamber Center for Excellence will help improve community ativity and artistry. They help put us on the map, drive business and improve the quality of life.”

The Centerville Playground project will raise funds to provide a playground that is welcoming, safe, and fun for families in the Wayne County community by replacing the current equipment. Playgrounds allow children to grow and develop physically and cognitively as they refine their motor skills, coordination and skills related to social interaction.

Additionally, playgrounds encourage children to maintain an active lifestyle because they learn to associate joy with exercise and activity.

These benefits significantly impact the health and quality of life children experience in the Centerville and Wayne County community.

Denise Lanman, director of education and events at the Chamber, said, “We are really excited about the impact that the Centerville Playground Project will have on the community. It benefits not only the residents of Centerville, but the whole county by providing another public park for everyone to enjoy.”

The Chamber Center for Excellence is currently accepting donations for the new Centerville playJOSHUA SMITH/PALLADIUM-ITEM ground equipment. These can be sent Grace Callahan, 7, top, and Morgan Hoos, 6, play on a slide at Maplewood Park in to the Chamber Center for ExcelCenterville. A committee has begun a fundraising campaign to purchase new playground lence at 33 S. 7th St., Richmond, IN equipment.

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This summer, the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce will use the Chamber Center for Excellence to facilitate unique community improvement. Two projects, the Festival of Murals 2015 and the Centerville Playground Project, will set the stage for future opportunities relating to the Center.

Amy Holthouse, president and CEO of the Chamber, said, “I am really excited to use the Chamber Center for Excellence in new ways for proTREVOR grams like the Festival OAKERSON of Murals and the Centerville Playground Project. These initiatives show that we are moving forward as an organization, that we are really working to make the community better.”

The Festival of Murals 2015 will be a series of art activities, with the headlining event being a juried mural competition. For this competition, about 10 artists will be selected to paint murals on pre-selected walls throughout Wayne County during June, July and August. This will allow the community to experience the creation of these public works of art firsthand. Other activities may include artist receptions, mural tours and public voting for additional awards.

The Festival of Murals is a program being produced by the Festival of the Arts, hosted by the Wayne County Chamber of Excellence and sponsored in part by the Wayne County Tourism Bureau, Richmond Historic Depot District and Richmond Furniture Gallery. The program began in 2010 and 24 public works of art have been created thus far throughout Wayne County, Indiana.

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Dining under the sun or stars is growing in popularity see people sitting on the patio enjoying themselves and be inspired to The coming spring and summer join in. months are the best time to take “I think it’s contagious,” Broyles advantage of the alfresco dining said. options that are growing in RichIn the Historic Depot District mond and Wayne County. where the Firehouse BBQ and Blues The Firehouse BBQ and Blues at has been open three years, there are 400 N. Eighth St. is one of the most two other restaurants with dedicated recent restaurants to add outdoor outdoor seating, Little Sheba’s and seating. Owner Tom Broyles said the New Boswell Brewery and Tap patio, just north of the historic fireRoom, and others with outside house, fills customers’ needs and benches or picnic tables. occupies what used to be an awk“The outdoor seating is aweward, and sometimes unappetizing some,” said New Boswell “beertenplot. der” Scott Alexander. “It just adds to “We wanted to spruce it up. We the atmosphere of the place.” always wanted to have a place where On a recent sunny, warm Sunday, people could walk around … A place the New Boswell’s patio at 410 N. that would attract people and have 10th St. was full, Alexander said. them linger longer in the neighSee DINING, Page 7 borhood,” Broyles said.

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People dine on the outside patio at Little Sheba's during Oktoberfest in the Depot District in September 2013.

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“I think people just like being outdoors,” Alexander said. “I know I do. My wife and I often look, when we go out, for a place where we can sit outside and eat and have a drink.”

The Richmond area has followed a national trend of expanded outdoor dining, with more than 20 area locations available in the warm weather months, that have been developed during the past 10 years.

About 15 years ago, other than picnic-style seating outside some fast-food restaurants, the only outdoor dining option offered was at the Olde Richmond Inn. Olde Richmond Inn owner Galo Molina has shown he values that option in a restaurant. Each of his other eateries — 5th Street Coffee and Bagels, Galo’s Italian Grill and Ainsley’s Café overlooking Brookville Lake — each offers some version of outdoor seating.

Eleven years ago when Chuck Wellings opened Wellings Steakhouse and Chuck’s Sports Bar at 1500 N. E St., his elevated patio seating became the second outdoor dining option in town. And it was, and it remains, the only restaurant with a sand volleyball court and leagues.

Wellings said spending time in Florida, where outdoor dining is more common, gave him inspiration for his patio area.

“In the summer time, it’s really good,” Wellings said.

The past two summers have seen a bit of decline in attendance and use, Wellings said, because the weather has been cooler and gasoline prices higher. This year, he expect to see a turnaround.

“When it’s warm, it really makes a difference,” Welling said.

Still, the patio is a popular area for class reunions and get-togethers, and it’s great for those who want to watch the sand leagues.

“A lot of families come and sit upstairs at the other end to watch the volleyball,” Wellings said.

No matter the weather or gas prices, volleyball remains a popular attraction. He said the restaurant has been fielding calls for some time now from people asking when the leagues will begin. The official start date, Wellings said, is May 13, with league games on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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Earlham College computer science student Andrey Gavrilov works on a seismograph project as he enjoys a lunch in celebration of the new Center City public WiFi in front of the Innovation Center.

This list includes many — but probably not all — of the restaurants in Richmond and the surrounding area that offer some type of outdoor seating for customers: » Buffalo Wild Wings, 4661 National Road E. » Buffalo Wings and Rings, 500 Commerce Road » Chipotle, 3726 National Road E. » El Rodeo, 3611 E. Main St. » 5th Street Coffee and Bagels, 211 S. Fifth St. » Firehouse BBQ and Blues, 400 N. Eighth St. » Fricker’s, 3237 Chester Blvd. » Galo’s Italian Grill, 107 Garwood Road » J&J Winery and Noble Order Brewing, 3407 National Road W. » Little Sheba’s, 175 Fort Wayne Ave. » Muddy Monkey, 3314 E. Main St. » New Boswell Brewery and Tap Room, 410 N. 10th St. » Olde Richmond Inn, 138 S. Fifth St. » The Patio at the Country Ribeye, 725 Progress Drive » Red Lobster, 5400 National Road E. » Smiley’s Pub and Beer Garden, 39 N. Eighth St. » Starbucks, 3724 National Road E. » Tin Lizzie Café, 820 E. Main St. » Wellings Steakhouse and Chuck’s Sports Bar, 1500 N. E St. » Dale’s Pizza, 75 W. Main St., Hagerstown » Ainsley’s Café, 15179 Old Indiana 101, Liberty, Ind., overlooking Brookville Lake

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An outside patio is on the second floor of Chuck’s Sports Bar and Wellings Steakhouse on North E Street in Richmond.

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Grow your business this summer with marketing tips that won’t break the bank Warm weather is finally here. Consider some ideas to incorporate the summer season into your marketing plans.

Whether it’s a busy or quiet time for your business, here are some things you can do to take advantage of the summer months.

Take your business into the fresh air

Don’t wait for your customers to come to you; look for ways to get in front of them. Whether you run a retail store, restaurant or provide a service to customers, consider the following: » Take Part in Local Markets, Events and Fairs — What better SHARON way to win new busiHARVEY ness? » Take Your Food Business on the Road — If you are in the food business, taking a concession stand on the road is a great way to earn money and give new customers a taste of what you have to offer.

Offer a themed week or day

Like restaurant week or Small Business Saturday, think of ways to really showcase what your business does for one week or one-day only. You could even partner up with complementary businesses or those in the same district as you and co-market each other’s products, services and specials with fliers, coupons and teasers. Try to come up with a theme and weave it into your marketing and advertising.

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Community projects are a great way to build your brand and give back to the community. Why not organize or sponsor a community service day or charitable event? Pick a cause that’s a good fit for your business and reach out to the media, in addition to your own marketing, to publicize it. You can also deduct certain expenses related to any volunteer work or charitable giving.

Summer-ize your marketing activities From your website to your email newsletter, look for ways to incorporate summer themes and information that are relevant to your customers.

Send out newsletters that showcase your summer specials, but mix it up with good content—summer fashion tips, recipes, or pet care in the heat.

Drum up business with promotions

If summer is a slow season for your business, consider offering financial incentives to increase foot traffic.

Don’t just dive in with a wholesale across-the-board discount; instead, consider some of the following options: » Discount Certain Products and Services —Test the market to see if you can shift slower selling products with a limited-time discount (say, for the month of July). Promote your offer to a select segment of your email list, perhaps those who haven’t purchased from you for some time. Monitor the results. If the offer works, then consider extending it to other products and consumers next month. » Package Promotions – Offer a discount if customers buy more than one product or service. For example, buy a coffee and a doughnut for $3.50 instead of $5. » Off-Peak Specials — Many people have more flexible schedules during the summer months. Consider ways to draw people in during your off-peak hours, whether it’s a timebound discount or another incentive (free corkage, bring a friend for half price, or a free consultation).

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Richmond Farmers’ Market has announced its dates for 2015.

The market will be open from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from May 2 to Oct. 31. It will offer Tuesday hours from 3 to 6 p.m. from June 1 to Oct. 1.

Items include produce, crafts, plants and baked goods. Only homegrown and handmade items are accepted.

Shoppers can stop by the parking lot at South Seventh and A streets to browse the items. The area will be eventually transformed into a new park.

“The national trend shows farmers markets ... are in the midst of an explosion,” farmers market manager Daren Smith has said.

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For more information, email daren.smith2@gmail.com, visit RichmondInFarmersMarket.com or call (765) 977-2650.

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» The Irving Materials Inc. (IMI) Cambridge City Quarry, at 14413 U.S. 40 W., received one of 19 Gold “Excellence in Mining” Awards from the Indiana Mineral Aggregate Association during the IMAA winter workshop meetings in Indianapolis.

Randy Huxhold received the award, which was announced by committee chair Jeff Fee. » Milestone Contractors LP of Richmond won two 2014 Quality In Construction awards from the National Asphalt Pavement Association.

The awards recognize the company’s excellence in the construction of asphalt pavement. The two projects that garnered honors were the construction of Lafayette Street from Creago Avenue to Industrial Parkway in Portland, Ind., and for work on Indiana 32 in Union City, Ind. » Contract Industrial Tooling (CIT) therapy table department employees John Abrams, Neenah Blaylock, Jammie Clark, Jason Cones, Charles Craycraft, Carey Dalbey, Jesse Johnson, Richard Reed, Ryan White, Karla Williams, William Willett and Steven Wooley have been recognized for zero defects in 2014. » Kris Bergan has been promoted to director of warehousing at the Dot Foods’ Indiana distribution center in Cambridge City.

Bergan came to Dot Foods, a food industry distributor, from UPS in 2010 as a night shift supervisor in the Indiana warehouse. In 2011, he moved into a day shift supervisor role, before being promoted to assistant director of warehousing in 2013.

Bergan took over as director of warehousing in November 2014 where he oversees hiring and manages production. » The January Arbor Trace Employee of the Month Award, the Heart of CarDon Award, was presented to Sheila Ball. She has worked for Arbor Trace since September 2014.

Ball » The Wheelhouse Grill, 129 E. Main St. in Centerville, celebrated its first anniversary at the end of February with special events.

The Wheelhouse Grill has a website, www.thewheelhousegrill.com, and

can be found on Facebook. » Matt Sieg, Reid Hospital’s February Ambassador, has established a reputation for compassionate care for patients and exceptional teamwork in his 10 months at Reid.

Sieg He is a nurse on the critical care unit, and he also floats to other units when additional staffing is needed. » First Bank Richmond NA customer service representative Jones Pat Jones recently completed five years of service. » West End Bank recently made five promotions including Pam Haager, who has been promoted from Haager branch manager of the east side office to branch manager at the main office; Amber Evans, who has been promoted from senior teller at the main office to the assistant branch manager at the Evans main office; and Sarah Corder, who has been promoted from assistant branch manager of the main office to branch manager of the east side office.

Other West End Corder Bank staff changes include Danielle Carpenter, who has been promoted from customer service representative at the east side office to assistant branch manager at the east side office, and Carpenter Krista Wilson, who has been promoted from deposit operations manager to assistant operations manager. » Energize-ECI Inc., a regional economic Wilson development organization representing 10 counties in east-central Indiana, has changed its name to

the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership.

Mindy Kenworthy is president and CEO. The organization includes Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush and Wayne counties. Its mission is to Kenworthy market the region for new business investment by generating business leads and building cooperation and collaboration within the region. » Indiana University East has added two new staff members: Kathryn T. Lowe, coordinator of library instruction and service learning, and James Hall, web content manager for the Office of Communications and Marketing.

Lowe received her master’s degree in science in information, graduate certificate in museum studies and bachelor’s degree in Asian studies from the University of MichiganAnn Arbor. She previously was a library technician at Oakland Community College and the gallery manager for The Loft Fine Art Gallery.

Hall graduated from Ivy Tech Community College in Richmond with an associate of applied science in computer information technology and a PC support and administration certificate. He previously worked for Programming and Micros in Richmond. » Tim Scales has been chosen as the recipient of the Best of the Region Excellence Award for Region 4 of the AccrediScales tation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

A senior lecturer in the Indiana University East School of Business and Economics and director for the Center for Entrepreneurship and the Center for Economic Education, Scales was one of 10 invited to present at the annual regional meeting in South Bend, Ind. Having been awarded the Best of Region award, Scales now will be one of eight honorees to present at the International Best of Regions Excellence Conference in June in

Philadelphia, Pa. » Perpetual Recycling Solutions in Richmond has been acquired by a partnership anchored by Sorema Plastics Recycling Systems, a division of Italy’s Previero N.S.R.L. Perpetual Recycling, at 1561 N.W. 11th St., is a high-tech recycler of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), which launched in 2012. » Zachary Campbell joined the RMD-Patti Agency as a personal lines agent in August 2014. » Three West End Bank employees recently received promotions. They include Susan Cappa, from Campbell vice president/retail branch administrator to senior vice president of retail banking; Krista Wilson, from assistant operations manager to assistant vice president of operations; and Marissa Cappa Brim, from compliance officer to assistant vice president/ Bank Secrecy Act officer. » Richmond native Joe White recently was featured in the Indianapolis Business Brim Journal’s series, Forty Under 40, which focused on community and business leaders under the age of 40.

White, 29, a 2004 Richmond High School graduate, is the executive director of the statewide Excel Center program, a high school diploma program for older youth and adults offered by Goodwill Industries. » Reid Hospital’s March Ambassador is Clark Garrett, a technician supervisor in the hospital pharmacy.

Garrett He oversees more than 30 pharmacy technicians throughout the organization. » The Junior Achievement of Eastern Indiana Business Hall of See HONORS, Page 11

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tained his life and health insurance license.

Owens joined Raymond James & Associates of 2519 E. Main Street, Suite 203, as a financial advisor in September 2014. A 2005 graduate Northeastern High School and a 2009 grad of Purdue University, Owens previously worked as an engineer at a local manufacturing company for five years. » Darrell Gordon, CEO and president of Wernle Youth and Family Treatment Gordon Center in Richmond, was honored at the Center for Leadership Development’s 35th Anniversary Minority Achievers Awards and Scholarship Gala in Indianapolis.

Representatives of higher education and more than 1,200 corporate business and community leaders joined to recognize minority individuals who have excelled in their life’s work, service and scholarship.

Gordon’s nomination and recognition noted that Gordon led Wernle

through a dire situation to become a nationally recognized residential treatment facility with increased state funding and a ambitious capitol campaign. » Albert Fullerton, senior vice president chief information officer and information Fullerton security officer at First Bank Richmond NA, has completed 10 years of service with the company. » RMD/Patti Insurance & Financial Services in Richmond has been named a Presidential Agency Partner by Western Reserve Group, a property/casualty insurance company in Wooster, Ohio.

The designation is awarded to agencies demonstrating sound business practices, professional advice and superior service. RMD/Patti has represented Western Reserve Group since June 1998.

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Fame inducted Garry Kleer of First Bank Richmond, John Meredith of System Savers and Wayne Stidham of Second NaKleer tional Bank at its annual dinner. » Anna M. Rihm is now working at Harrington-Hoch Insurance agency, where her focus will be on senior benefits, indiMeredith vidual health insurance and market personal insurance.

She is licensed in life and health as well as property and casualty. A Cambridge City native, Rihm is a graduate of Indiana Stidham University. She has worked at her family business and more recently medical administration. » Ivy Tech Community College Richmond student Barbara Wareham recently Rihm received an Award for Excellence at the Indiana Career and Technical Education Awards of Excellence ceremony in Indianapolis.

Wareham, a Richmond resident, comWareham pleted an associate of science degree in accounting in December 2014. She also completed requirements for an accounting technical certificate and fundamental payroll and bookkeeper certificates. » The February Arbor Trace Employee of the Month Award, the Heart of CarDon Award, was presented to Donna Pryor. She has worked for Arbor Trace since January 2013. » Two Wayne CounPryor ty residents are among the 58 elite Indiana UPS drivers who have been inducted into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving.

The local inductees, who both work at the Centerville UPS facility, are Cory Roehler of Centerville and Robert Stewart of Richmond.

This year, 1,445 drivers were inducted worldwide. Globally, 7,878 active UPS drivers are members of the Circle of Honor.

Indiana boasts 224 active Circle of Honor drivers with a combined 6,331 years of accident-free driving.

There are 2,287 total UPS drivers in Indiana. » Two Wayne County residents have been appointed to state boards by Gov. Mike Pence. Wayne County Sheriff Jeffrey Cappa Cappa has been appointed to the Law Enforcement Training Board to serve a four-year term through March 31, 2019. Sue Roberson of Richmond has been appointed to Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission to Roberson serve a four-year term through Jan. 31, 2019. » Courtney Piotrowski has been chosen West End Bank’s Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2015.

She is a teller at the Piotrowski Hagerstown office and has been with West End since 2012. » Jessica Stanton has joined the property and casualty team at VanVleet Insurance. She recently received her license in Stanton property and casualty insurance in Indiana and Ohio. » Terry Schwer has joined RMD-Patti Insurance Agency as a commercial and personal lines agent.

He has had 23 Schwer years of sales experience at another local business. Schwer has experience and knowledge of the auto sales industry, which he uses in assessing risk for insurance needs.

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977-2313. » Williamsburg » The Economnative Sarah Owens is ic Development Corporation of now an account execWayne County honored six exutive for Bose Public isting companies, three organiOwens Affairs Group in Indi- zations and two board members anapolis. She is a grad- during its annual meeting Monuate of Richmond day afternoon at Forest Hills High School and Indiana University. Country Club in Richmond.

The company is a government afThe six companies recogfairs and strategic communications nized, which each made an exconsulting firm. pansion in 2014, included Berry » Matt Reuss, Wastewater TreatPlastics, represented by plant ment Plant Supervisor for the town manager Garry Teeguarden; of Liberty, was presented with the Dot Transportation Inc., repreWastewater System Operations Spe- sented by Indiana assistant cialist of the Year Award from Allitransportation manager Becky ance of Indiana Rural Water during Reynolds; Johns Manville, repthe spring conference in French resented by plant manager Lick, Ind. Dave Young; Mainstreet RichReuss has a Class II Wastewater mond LLC, represented by dilicense and has been with the town rector of development Chris of Liberty for 15 years.

Alexander; Primex Plastics » Employees of West End Bank Corporation, represented by raise awareness and collect donadirector of human resources tions for area charitable organizaDarin Dubbs; and Vandor Cortions each month. In March, West poration, represented by presiEnd Bank employees donated $543 to dent Gerald Davis and board Help the Animals Inc. Those inchairman Alan Elder. volved in presenting the donation The Economic Development included West End Bank human Partnership Award went to the resources assistant Gale Ramsey, Region 6 Workforce Investment HELP the Animals Board; the Alliance for Stratekennel manager Migic Growth Inc., represented by chelle Young and president and CEO Mike Row shelter director Jayne and associate director of perKnox. formance and communication A » Reid Hospital cacia St. John; and the Wayne and Health Care SerCounty-Richmond WorkOne vices’ April Ambassa- Center, represented by center Jackson dor is Brian Jackson, manager Robert Hays. an officer with Reid’s Board members recognized Security Services. included 2014 board chairman He began working at Reid about Jim Cohen and outgoing board two years ago, starting in psychiatmember Gary Hackman.

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Those attending the Power of Pink Pajama Party, organized by Richmond Kroger employees to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation, fill their plates from a buffet during the fifth annual event.

Kroger’s pajama party helps fight cancer For the fifth year, the staff of the Richmond Kroger made a special effort to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

The Kroger Co. has been a sponsor of the Central Indiana Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure since its inception.

The Richmond Kroger raises an extra donation through its annual Power of Pink Pajama Party, which was April 11 at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond. This year’s event raised about $4,600, about $400 more than in 2014.

During the event, guests — most clad in pink PJs — were treated to food; a wine tasting; an array of pampering services such as manicures, facials and massages; opportunities to do cake decorating and flower arranging; games such as bingo and a cake walk; and a silent auction.

Part of the Richmond store’s inspiration for its Power of Pink event is store manager Natalie Lucas, who is a breast cancer survivor.

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Bingo was one of the many activities offered during the recent Power of Pink Pajama Party. This year’s event raised about $4,600, about $400 more than in 2014.

SUMMER PROJECTS

Inspire young entrepreneurs through Lemonade Day

How to get started

Kids may sign up at any Wayne County school or public library and can receive a Lemonade Day backpack with workbooks and a hat.

Registration also will be available

April 25 at Menards and May 2 at Lowe’s. On those days, build-a-stand workshops are planned. Both workshops take place from 9 to 11 a.m.

Kits to make a stand will be available for $10 at those events.

Tips for success will be offered at a free workshop as well. The workshop, called “Marketing Your Success: Lemonade Day and Beyond,” will be offered from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

April 29 at Indiana University East’s Whitewater Hall Community Room.

Snacks will be provided. Registration is required for the event by emailing KPassmore@FirstBank Richmond.com or by contacting your school champion.

on a first-come/first-serve basis. No limit is placed on the number of Best Stand contestants. All participants must be registered for Lemonade Day to join the contests.

Registration and set-up begins at 10 a.m. May 16. Tables will be provided for Best Tasting contestants. However, original stands are encouraged and must be set up to participate in the Best Stand Contest. They should be ready by 11:15 a.m. and may stay to sell lemonade at the Taste of Italy.

All contestants’ names will be put into drawings for a Kindle Fire HD and a Veach’s Toy Station gift card.

Then, May 17 is the big day for families to set up their stands.

Afterward, kids can turn in their Pre-event contests business results by May 22 and get The Best Tasting/Best Stand Conthe chance to win one of four Kindle tests are planned for May 16, the day Fire HD tablets. Results must be before Lemonade Day, during the turned in at Morrisson-Reeves Taste of Italy in Richmond’s Historic Library, Centerville-Center Township Depot District.

Public Library, Hagerstown JefThere is room for 50 contestants in ferson Township Library or the Best Tasting Lemonade contest Cambridge City Public Library.

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Lemonade Day is set for May 17 around Wayne County.

Participants are asked to register soon for the event. They are encouraged to learn about entrepreneurship and leading up to Lemonade Day. And the day isn’t just about lemonade. Last year, kids sold everything from chips, cookies and cupcakes to jewelry to increase their profits.

Participants are asked to give a portion of proceeds to a charity.

Lemonade Day has become a national educational effort. The idea was developed by Richmond High School grad Michael Holthouse, a technology entrepreneur who is determined to see children build character, savvy and responsibility that are part of good business practice.

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West End Bank presented the Richmond Community Schools’ Board of Trustees with a $5,000 donation for the Communities in Schools program at Richmond High School. West End Bank provides the We R Savers program consisting of student-operated banks and financial literacy sessions at local schools. West End gives a portion of the dollars saved by students back to the school each year. Pictured: Linda Morgason, RCS board president; Robin Henry, West End executive vice president; Vivian Ashmawi, CIS executive director; Timothy R. Frame, West End president/CEO.

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Will Hodges, Marcia Foster and Larry Wayt of Reid Hospital won the Rotary Club’s annual Quiz Bowl. All of the team entry fees went to Genesis of the YWCA to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and homelessness.

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For the month of March, West End Bank donated $543 to HELP the Animals Inc. Pictured left to right are Gale Ramsey, HR assistant at West End Bank; Michelle Young, kennel manager; and Jayne Knox, shelter director.

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Cope Environmental Center board members, donors and members of the Cope family helped celebrate the groundbreaking for its new education building on April 10. The new building will be one of only seven certified “Living Buildings” in the world.

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A ribbon was cut April 10 for new student housing at Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond. Patterson House is at 504 S.W. C St.

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EVENTS CALENDAR Offered by The East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center. Karen Tower of Ivy Tech in Richmond will teach the sessions, $99 per session or $150 for both. To register, visit www.isbdc.org and click on the “Workshops and Events” link. Information: (765) 282-9950. » Dot Foods ‘Earn While You Learn’ informational seminar, 2-3:30 p.m., May 6, Ivy Tech Community College - Richmond, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. For aspiring truck drivers in the Cambridge City, Ind., area. » Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Meeting, 7-9 p.m., May 6, The Two Sisters: Books and More, 193 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Learn more about the publishing industry and network with other children’s writers and illustrators. » J.M. Hutton Golf Classic, May 8, Elks Lodge, 2100 U.S 27 S., Richmond. Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County. Information: mfisher@bgcrichmond.org or (765) 962-6922

» LaMonta & Elsie + IWIN Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 9, LaMonta & Elsie, 710 E. Main St., Richmond.

Gift shop is donating a percentage of all sales all day to IWIN, which helps women battling breast cancer. (765)935-2148 » Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce Spring Golf Outing is May 15. Rain date: May 22. denise@wcareachamber.org or (765) 962-1511 » E-Waste Recycling Program, 9 a.m.-noon third Saturday each month, Rosa’s Office Plus, 20 S. 11th St., Richmond. Bring old electronics. Free, except for document shredding, which costs $5 per box. » Citywide Women’s Conference “A Woman of Noble Character,” 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 16, Reid Hospital, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Sponsored by the Women’s Ministry of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. Guest speaker: Richmond native Robin Ware, CMP, entrepreneur and success coach at the Ware Agency in Atlanta. $35 per person including breakfast and lunch. Registration: (765)

962-5710. Learn more about Ware at http://www.thewareagency.com/ » Coaches for Kids Golf Classic, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.May 28, Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Benefits Wernle Youth & Family Treatment Center.

Co-hosts this year will be Heisman Trophy winner Tim Brown, former Oakland Raiders wide receiver; and Allen Pinkett, former Houston Oilers running back. $125/individual or $500/team. (765) 939-4565 » The Quality of Place Conference “Making Things Happen,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 25, William G. Scott House, 204 N. 10th St., Richmond. Event is organized by Richmond Columbian Properties, in partnership with Indiana Landmarks, Place Economics and the Richmond Urban Enterprise Association. Registration is $35 each and may be made through Eventbrite at https://eventbrite.com/ event/16329092756/ or by mail to P.O. Box 294 Richmond, IN 47375.

Information: www.richmond columbianproperties.org or Matt Stegall at (765) 962-9526

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» CLA Estate Services planning workshop, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

April 29, Liberty Country Club, 1391 U.S. 27 N., Liberty. Free.

Guests will receive a workbook and information regarding the pros and cons of wills and trusts, how to avoid probate, long-term health care concerns and tax reduction planning. Reservations: (866) 252-8721 9a.m.-5p.m. CST. » Embellish Girl’s Night Out, 6-8 p.m. April 30, 14 S. Ninth St., Richmond. Spirits, sweets and door prizes to entice shoppers. » Meet Our New iPads!, 6-7 p.m. April 30, Preble County District Library, 301 N. Barron St., Eaton, Ohio. Through a partnership with Preble County Job and Family Services, PCDL has 10 new iPads for job searchers to learn how to create a resume, search for jobs, apply for jobs, and gain technology skills. » Workshops on QuickBooks, Innovation Connector, 1028 W. White River Blvd., in Muncie. Beginning workshop is May 1 and the intermediate workshop is June 23.

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