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Larger Than Life: Local Artist Pamela Bliss Talks Painting the Iconic, 60-foot Tall Reggie Miller Mural In Indy

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As Pamela Bliss walks by the now famous 60-foot tall mural of Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller she stops, like most people who pass by, and stares up at the work of art. Her admiration for the mural is a bit more personal than the average passerby. Bliss is the local artist who was tasked with painting the Reggie Miller mural. After more than a month of hard work, she completed the masterpiece in mid-October. Now, for those who see the intricate detail of the massive mural portraying Reggie lining up a three-pointer with his trademark jump shot, it might be hard to believe that Bliss didn’t even start painting until she was 30 years old. Her uncanny knack for art all started with a turkey. “My mother will tell you I started drawing when I was two years old,” Bliss says. “I painted a turkey at Thanksgiving, and she said it wasn’t the typical scribble that a child might make. You could really tell it was a turkey, and that was unusual for a two-year-old. For as long as I can remember, I always had a pencil and paper in my hands. I never considered it could be a career, though. But by the end of college, I knew I wanted to go into art. I’ve always paid great attention to details. “I had a teacher in high school that told me I couldn’t paint. She was an English teacher filling in as an art teacher that year. I always knew I could draw, but I never knew really if I could paint. I took a four-day workshop when I was 30 years old, and I realized that I could. I just needed to be shown how to mix paints.” Bliss grew up in New Castle and went to high school in Cambridge City,

Indiana. Aside from moving and finishing her last two years at a high school in California, Bliss has been a lifelong Hoosier. She earned her undergraduate degree from IU’s east campus and her masters from IU Bloomington. She has been an Indianapolis resident since 2001. Earlier last year, Bliss was approached by Ben Jafari — the owner of the office building at 127 E Michigan Street — about possibly painting a mural on the side of his building. Jafari, a lifelong Pacers fan, knew he wanted a Pacers legend to be painted. The decision for the mural to be Reggie Miller came quickly, but the process took much longer. Jafari and Bliss had plenty of hoops to jump through to get the mural approved, between approval from Miller himself for the use of his likeness, the city of Indianapolis to the Indiana Pacers and the NBA. Bliss worked on the mural many hours a day, often from early morning up until dark, for more than a month. She says the hardest part, aside from dealing with cold or rainy weather, is being up so high to paint the mural. “It’s the tallest mural I’ve ever done,” Bliss says. “I have a fear of heights actually. I just have to zone out. I always get butterflies in the beginning when I start. I use a lift to get up there and all of them are different. Some are jerky. After a few days, I realize I’m not going to die, and I can carry on and focus more on the painting. I start from the top down because paint drips. So I’m high up from the very beginning, which helps get the highest part over with.” This isn’t the Hoosier artist’s first rodeo with murals. Those walking along Mass Ave have marveled for years at the detailed mural of one of Indy’s most famous authors, Kurt Vonnegut. Hoosiers have Bliss to thank for that masterpiece as well. Bliss has also painted the jazz musicians that can be seen along Indiana Avenue. She has even worked with the Pacers in painting a Hall of Fame mural, which resides in Bankers Life Fieldhouse. But her most recent mural might be her favorite of all. “I’ve been wanting to paint Reggie for years,” Bliss says. “He deserves it. I’m just honored to have been selected to do it. This isn’t just a mural of Reggie Miller. It also depicts a moment in time when Hoosier hysteria was at its height with the Pacers. This mural ranks No. 1 for me. Part of the reason I wanted to move to Indianapolis back in 2001 was to paint large murals around the city.” The responses from the community, as you can imagine, have been overwhelmingly positive for Bliss. Indy residents, tourists visiting the city and more have flocked to stop by and see the mural, and they never leave without first taking a selfie. The response has been so positive, Jafari says they may soon add a selfie station on the corner for guests that stop by. The building 8 / BROAD RIPPLE MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2019 / atBRip.com

owner couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. “Only Reggie could fill this space,” Jafari says. “I always see people stopping to take pictures. It has really been great for the community of Indianapolis. I’m just honored to have the mural on our building and grateful to Pamela for creating this amazing piece of art.”

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Perhaps the highest praise for Bliss came from Miller himself. After seeing images online of the finished mural, the Pacers legend took the time to reach out to Bliss and congratulate her. “He called me one day and said, ‘This is fantastic. I can’t wait to come back and see it in person and give you a huge hug,’” Bliss says. “That was really amazing. Most people are critical about pictures of themselves, much less a painted portrait. I was surprised, honestly, when Reggie even gave the approval for me to do it. I’m very happy that he is happy with it.” As for the future, Bliss isn’t sure what will be next. She says she would love to paint other legendary Indiana sports figures like Peyton Manning or Tamika Catchings, among other non-sports figures. For now, she is happy to have her most recent masterpiece completed. Either way, she’s sure to have a paintbrush in her hand for whatever project comes next. The Reggie Miller Mural is located downtown at 127 E Michigan St. For more information on Bliss or to view more of her artwork, visit pamelabliss.gallery.

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f you’ve tuned into Fox59 to get the latest scores with Larra Overton, you might feel a little out of breath, like you’ve just had a workout. That’s because Overton oozes energy in everything she does. Sports has pulsed through Overton’s veins all her life. Growing up in New Albany, in a family surrounded by sports, it was impossible for her to avoid playing in competitions or covering them. Overton’s dad was a high school track coach, and her mom was a cheerleading coach. So, it’s not a stretch to hear that she ran track and cross country starting at a very young age, competing in her first track meet at four years old. “It was a meet for the coaches’ kids at the high school,” she says. “I ran a 400. It was such a thrill to share my dad’s passion and hear how all the others admired my dad so much. Still, today when we talk on the phone, the first topic of conversation is

sports. The dog and food are next.” Sports continued to be a priority during Larra’s high school years and beyond. She ran track and cross country through her high school years, then donned the cream and crimson to play for Indiana University. While at IU, Overton competed in several NCAA Championship track and field meets. She reached a turning point when a knee injury sidelined her during her Junior year. The injury required surgery which took a seven-month recovery period. Being out while recovering from the injury meant an extra semester to compete in track and cross country, and she powered through it. “It was rough,” she says. “But I was determined, and I came back fast.” With her academic and athletic career winding down, Overton decided to get a 14 / BROAD RIPPLE MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2019 / atBRip.com

jump start on her career. She finished her Bachelor’s degree and jumped right into her Master’s program, finishing her degree in Sports Communication in about a year. After graduation, Overton got on the fast track, starting her broadcasting career in WDRB in Louisville. Overton’s next stop was WTWO in Terre Haute where she continued to cover sports. In addition to her local sports coverage, she gained experience doing side projects for Big Ten Network’s college football coverage. Things seemed golden for her, and most others with national broadcasting exposure might have been having dreams to move on to a major market like LA, New York or Chicago. Overton had something different in mind. When an opportunity to move to Indianapolis arose in 2010, she went for it. Overton moved to the Circle City and hit a home run with a job for the Indiana Pacers as a reporter, host and game emcee.

“My goal had always been to get to Indy, and the time was right,” she says. “My priority was being within three hours of family in Louisville and New Albany. I’m blessed to be within close range of them working in the field that I love in my home state.” She came to Indy expecting to love her job and continue growing in her career, and that’s exactly what’s happened. Overton’s career thrived with the Pacers, and she continued doing freelance work. She then joined Fox 59 in 2012, finally landing in 2016 at her current job at the sports anchor desk. Keeping her usual fast pace, Overton sidelined at the National Sports Journalism Center and the Colts, and she’s currently a track and field analyst for ESPN. If that’s not enough, the sports guru teaches a high-intensity interval training class at a local gym. It’s a lot to juggle, and

Overton admits there are some days when it’s overwhelming. “There were moments along the way when I had doubt,” she says. “But I’m surrounded by so much support from family and friends. I’m still close to my coach from IU. She’s always had faith in me, and she squashes any doubts I have. I joke with her that she’s still coaching the same girl today that she started coaching back in 2001.” As she has settled into the city that’s become her hometown over the last eight years, the sports centric powerhouse has found so much more to love about Indy than her job — way more than she ever expected. She loves the energy of sports in Indy. “There’s nothing like the excitement of football gameday here,” Overton says. “But the real electricity in Indy is basketball. It’s a basketball mecca with loyal fans of three top teams, Butler, IU and Purdue, colliding in 15 / BROAD RIPPLE MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2019 / atBRip.com

one city. Plus, almost every kid here played basketball in some fashion, even if it was only in their driveway.” The Broad Ripple community where Overton settled in is another reason why she loves the city so much. “I’ve seen how Broad Ripple has evolved,” she says. “The community invests a lot in healthy living with its trails. It’s so runner friendly and dog-friendly. I love the variety of restaurants with healthy choices. It’s also a diverse, eclectic mix of people who live here with young single professionals, young families and retirees. It’s cool how the community invests in putting in new things while preserving the character and integrity of the existing historic homes and buildings.” It’s obvious Overton plans to continue running her sports broadcasting race in Indy for a long time. She’s on fire for every moment of every sporting event she covers.

As you might expect, she feels the old familiar thrill every time she covers a track and field meet. “Oh, I’d lace up and hit the trail in a heartbeat,” she says. “But I love seeing these runners realize their potential. If I could say anything to my younger self, it would be to not exhaust myself with worry because there’s always another meet, so make the most of it. It makes me appreciate the time I had.”

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I don’t know about you, but I feel like the temperature in Indy dropped drastically this year. I was ready for the change in weather though because my chunky knit sweaters were calling my name, although I might have a different opinion come February. If you’re like me, you’re probably having a slightly difficult time rolling out of bed in the morning to get dressed for the day. Your warm bed probably sounds much better than putting on your work clothes and heading out into the crisp December

morning. To give you some inspiration, I wanted to share a few winter trends that are easy to include in your wardrobe this year.

1. STATEMENT JACKETS I have to be honest in saying that I don’t always love to feel like a marshmallow in my winter coat and driving in it is the worst. It does keep me warm, but it’s great to have some variety with statement coats. We’ve seen the teddy jacket all over Instagram and Pinterest so that’s the one I’m adding to my coat closet this year. It’s soft, generally not too bulky and easy to layer. Statement coats are great for the day when you want to actually wear your coat as part of your outfit. 17 / BROAD RIPPLE MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2019 / atBRip.com

2. SHERPAS Oh, they’re back! And still just as cozy. This was a trend we saw in every store last winter. It seemed like these oversized, cuddly pullovers were designed in every color, with pockets or without pockets. Sherpas are great for your weekend running around or your evening routine with your kiddos.

3. PLEATED SKIRTS Now hear me out before you think, “no way.” Pleated skirts were seen all over the runways for winter this year. They are being styled with sweaters, band tees and moto jackets, turtlenecks and statement coats. I personally love these skirts because the

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Sweater weather, cardi party, whatever term works for you, cardigans are in! It seems that the more oversized they are, the better. I personally style these chunky knits with a striped long sleeve tee underneath and my comfortable Hudson denim from Evereve. You’ll also find that I’m generally wearing a comfortable bootie of some type for a relaxed look.

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Original Board of Directors, 1993 – From left, John Tanselle, legal counsel; James M. Cornelius; Todd H. Stuart; David R. Frick; G. Benjamin Lantz; Andre B. Lacy; Morrie Maurer. Seated: Mickey Maurer

THE NATIONAL BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS CELEBRATES 25th ANNIVERSARY In December 1993, as local banks across the country were disappearing, 18 people in Indianapolis went against the trend by launching a new community bank with $14M in capital and one banking center. The team of visionaries knew their new bank would be successful because it was going to be locally-owned and operated and focused on delivering superior service to its clients, as well as supporting the Greater Indianapolis Community. Today, The National Bank of Indianapolis stands as the largest locally owned national bank in Greater Indianapolis and one of the 350 largest banks in the nation. The bank’s Wealth Management Division, branded as Diamond Capital Management, ranks 162nd out of 1,250 wealth management divisions nationally. It has a staff of 340 people, operates 13 banking centers and has more than $2 billion in assets. Its corporate headquarters is still located in the same 100-year-old downtown building it has used since day one. The impact of its local focus also can be seen in a variety of metrics. Its community support has grown from $0.10 million in

1993 to nearly $10M in 2018. The bank is privately owned, not publicly traded, with substantially all of its 600 shareholders residing in Central Indiana. Its share price has grown from $10 on opening day to $108.99 as of June 30, 2018. The Board of Directors is comprised entirely of local citizens. The result is a bank that focuses on what’s best for Central Indiana residents. “We’re responsible to local shareholders and clients, not to Wall Street,” says Morrie Maurer, President and CEO. “That makes us the only truly local bank.” As The National Bank of Indianapolis celebrates its 25th anniversary, its continuing motivation can best be summed up in Maurer’s acceptance this year of United Way’s coveted Spirit United Award. “Indianapolis is our home,” he says. “We live here, work here, play here. Our employees are proud to volunteer, give and lead others to the call of service.” To underscore its ongoing commitment to the community, the bank is celebrating its silver anniversary by giving a gift of $100 to 19 / BROAD RIPPLE MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2019 / atBRip.com

each employee to donate to the nonprofit of the individual’s choice. In addition, the bank is giving every employee one day off as an extra day of service to volunteer for a local community organization of their choice. For a complete history on the Bank and its local focus, please visit nbofi. com/25thanniversary.

Broad Ripple Dart League Offers Friendly Competition In Local Bars Writer / Jon Shoulders Photographer / Kerch Creative

Ever been out for a meal or a drink in midtown and noticed an organized, lively game of darts going on in your peripheral vision? There’s a decent chance that was a rousing match between teams from the Broad Ripple Dart League (BRDL) - that’s right, Broad Ripple is home to a structured league for those serious about getting their darts on. Since 2012 the BRDL has been offering

seasons in the spring and fall, and founder Drew Perkett says interest was high from day one. “I just put up some flyers prior to that first season and ended up getting some emails from people interested,” says Perkett, a Detroit native and biologist who works at Corteva Agriscience on Indy’s northside. “The Wellington was still in existence then and we played there and at Sahm’s Place over on Keystone. I set some rules to it based on my experience in other dart 20 / BROAD RIPPLE MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2019 / atBRip.com

leagues, and it started to grow.” Prior to 2012 Perkett had played organized darts back in Detroit and with the Indianapolis Darters Association, which at the time held most of its matches on the southside. As a Broad Ripple resident, he soon became interested enough in the sport to begin a league in his own proverbial backyard. “We’re purely local here in Broad Ripple, and we’re totally independent of any other larger organization,” Perkett explains. “I

got four teams to join that first season, and we've had as many as 12 teams in a season since then.” Team registration begins in January for the spring season and in July for the fall season, and participants pay a $25 fee which goes toward trophies that are handed out at the end of each 10-week season. Those interested in signing up on an individual basis are typically placed by Perkett with a team, and groups of individuals are often formed into separate teams.

“At the end of the 10 weeks, we have a playoff that goes about three to four weeks depending on how many teams qualify,” Perkett says. “So it's not a huge time commitment for anybody. It's a team format and the teams need to have three to six people, so if you have more than three then someone can not show up and the team can still play that night.” The league match format consists of 14 games per match, each game being worth one point. The victor has to win more than

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seven points to win the match, and an overtime game occurs in the event of a 7-7 tie. Perkett keeps track of match outcomes and posts results and standings on the league Facebook page. “It's very family-oriented and we have a broad spectrum of people who are part of the league,” says Perkett, adding that participants typically consist of both Broad Ripple residents and folks from surrounding areas including Brownsburg, Carmel and Avon. “We have people with PhDs, and

people of all types and backgrounds. There are some people in their sixties playing in the league and there are some kids in their early twenties. And it's purely recreational so we welcome all skill levels.” League champions are awarded the Broad Ripple Cup, a giant trophy akin to the National Hockey League Stanley Cup, which Perkett says champs often spend their winning night treating like an oversized communal beer mug. Perkett says getting to know participants of all types, as well as the owners and staff at the establishments where matches

are held (currently None the Wiser Tap Room, Broad Ripple Tavern, Old Pro’s Table, Broad Ripple Brewpub, The Corner and Fat Dan's Deli), has been perhaps the most enjoyable aspect of running the league. In 2017 the BRDL held a benefit tournament that raised $800 for The Mustard Seed of Indy, a nonprofit that provides veterans with furniture and assistance with finding homes. Perkett says two league members employed with the Indiana Department of Veterans’ Affairs, including Deputy Director Matt

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Vincent, were instrumental in the success of the tourney. “It's been great to have a bunch of people get together and all kind of get in on the whole idea of having fun with some friendly competition,” Perkett says. “And all of the proprietors at the various venues in Broad Ripple where we have our matches have been very welcoming and eager to work with us.” Visit facebook.com/ BroadRippleDartLeague for additional info or to register for the next league.

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