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THE HENKES: A FAMILY DEVELOPING A HOME FOR OTHER FAMILIES

This month’s cover story highlights the Henke family.

They are developing Chatham Hills, hosting the 2016 Home-A-Rama. The Henkes are following their hugely successful Bridgewater development with an equally ambitious effort with Chatham Hills. Many of you know the patriarch, Steve Henke, who has been a lawyer in the Carmel firm Coots, Henke & Wheeler for many years.

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THE 12TH ANNUAL GUILDED LEAF BOOK & AUTHOR LUNCHEON Writer / Janelle Morrison

The Guild of the Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation will proudly host its Writers at the Pavilion evening event on Wednesday, October 19 from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion and the 12th Annual Guilded Leaf Book and Author luncheon on Thursday, October 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ritz Charles in Carmel.

The Writers at the Pavilion and the Guilded Leaf Book and Author Luncheon are annual fundraising events that support the programs offered by the Carmel Clay Public Library.

The Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation Guild was formed in 2004 by Donna Adams, Marianne Brocke, Mimi Brookie, Julianne Hunter, Karee Petruzzi, Jan Stanich, Karen Vanneman and retired foundation director Ruth Nisenshal to assist with developing and hosting a signature fundraising event for the benefit of the Library.

The Guilded Leaf Book and Author Luncheon is a popular and engaging event for its attendees and its guest authors.

The Carmel Clay Director Elizabeth (Liz) Hamilton credits the Guild for their dedication and extraordinary efforts in organizing these two events.

“The Guild is an amazing group of volunteers who value the library and what the library does for our community,” Hamilton said. “Out of the goodness of their hearts, they have the willingness to be an event arm of the foundation. This is their way to give back to the Carmel community and to the library to make sure that we can continue to offer the depth of programming that we can. While the library is funded by tax dollars, there is no way to sustain the depth of our programs with tax dollars alone. Last year, we had just over 1,700 programs that we offered to the community.

“The Guild works all year long planning these two events to raise as much money as they can to support the library’s programs. This year, the Guild started the Visiting Authors Series that they host at the library. It has been very successful and people are enjoying it. I support the Guild in any way I am able to help them be successful,

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Last year’s outstanding group of authors

working on the various pieces that make up the events, such as selecting the guest authors, ordering copies of the authors’ books to be sold at both events, organizing the silent auction and several other tasks leading up to, prior to and during the events.

“We invite authors that are releasing new books just prior to our events and want to be able to offer hardback versions of their books for sale. We invite authors representing different genres to have something that appeals to everyone, and of course we have to have authors who are willing to come here and donate their time to speak with our guests. When we explain to the authors that we host these events to support the library, we find that many of them grew up in libraries, and it was their love of books and writing that led them to become authors, so they often jump at the opportunity to give back to local libraries.”

but they really are the driving force and the ones working in the trenches to make these events successful and enjoyable.”

The Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation Guild President Ginny Purvis is immensely proud of the 90 volunteers that work as a conglomerate to host the two upcoming events.

“We, the Guild, could not exist without the overwhelming support and time of all our volunteers. [We] have 90 … volunteers who all have different skills and talents,” Purvis said. “We have committees

Purvis and her family moved around a great deal due to her husband’s career, and she said that the first thing that she and her children would do would be to get their library cards from the local library. Only then would they feel that they were a part of their community.

“I actually got my library card before we even had our house here in Carmel,” Purvis said. “I was just so excited to be a part of this community, and it was a way for me to get involved and meet new people. My kids used it as resource when they were in high school and would walk across the street all the time with their study groups. We, as a family, are huge readers, and it was just a way for all

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of us to get involved.

“This year, we are looking forward to hosting for the second year the Writers at the Pavilion evening event at the Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion. We added the event last year as a way to broaden our demographic. The same authors are present and speak for a shorter period of time but are able to socialize with the guests a little more than at the luncheon. The evening is more of a cocktail/social event that appeals to younger adults and couples.

Approximately 150 people attended that evening and enjoyed a wine auction, art auction, craft beers and an opportunity to purchase copies of the authors’ books.

“The next day, guests can expect to hear the authors speak for 15-20 minutes about their books and their experiences while enjoying lunch at the Ritz Charles. The authors’ presentations will be different from what they will discuss at the event the night before. We are very excited to be hosting both of these events again. Ultimately, our

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WRITERS AT THE PAVILION Wednesday, October 19 7-9:30 p.m.

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goal is to bring more people into the library and the library into people’s lives.”

To learn more about the Guild, contact Liz Hamilton at 317-814-3905 or ehamilton@ carmel.lib.in.us. Visit carmel.lib.in.us/ foundation/foundation.cfm.

Janelle Morrison is the owner of MADD Media Solutions and a freelance writer. She specializes in PR and marketing for small businesses and individuals. She is also a Zionsville resident.

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Bob Nichols was a visionary who knew that in America, dreams can come true if you work hard and never give up! When he got out of the Marine Corps in 1958, he had no car, no money and some would say no future. What he did have was a dream of being successful, and the willpower to make it happen.

He borrowed ten dollars from his mother and with the help of Orville “Ducky” Love, an Indianapolis car dealer who sold him a car, a Curtis key machine, some key code books, and keys on credit, he was in business. Mr. Love asked him to cut 18 keys at a dollar each and became his first customer. Bob wentup and down Virginia Avenue cutting keys and repairing locks all day long. His most frequent customer was Ed Clark, who was known as the used car king of east Washington Street.

Mr. Clark would call Bob every morning and then he’d call him back all day long. Finally, Bob said “Ed, I’m coming back so much all day long, I’m losing money.” Clark replied, “You should charge me a service call charge when you come to cover your costs of making a trip. How about you charge me a $3.50 trip charge?” With that, Bob was on his way. Bob’s

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son Mike started working for the company when he was 12, cutting keys and delivering them on his motorbike.

Bob’s business grew so much that he opened his first shop on Shelby Street. Business really took off and his customers were impressed with his knowledge of locksmithing and safe repair. As the business grew, he and his son ran service all over the city and surrounding areas.

Bob adopted his slogan “Don’t get robbed, call Bob!” and the company still uses it to this day.

Bob and Mr. Maurice Bornman, who owned Bornman Safe and Lock, were instrumental in forming the first locksmith association in Indiana, the Associated Locksmiths of Greater Indiana, ALOGI. Mr. Bornman was the first vice president and Bob was the first president from 1972 to 1974.

After a series of moves to larger and larger locations, Bob and Mike later opened a shop at 5631 Madison Avenue in 1981. The store featured a vehicle bay, a warehouse, and two safe showrooms. Bob later left the lock shop in the capable hands of Mike while he moved to Sevierville, Tennessee. When he got to Sevierville, he started the Golden Carat jewelry store and Nichols Properties and INDY METRO / SEPTEMBER 2016 / TownePost.com

became a successful real estate developer. His first love was always the lock shop.

In 2013 Bob learned that he had cancer. Mike came to visit and later died unexpectedly in July of 2013. Bob came back to Indianapolis to attend his funeral. Bob died three months later. The business was closed for several months and many thought that the dream had died with the passing of Bob and his son Mike.

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Tim Young, Bob’s youngest son (who had worked in the business as a teenager) purchased the business in 2013, buying a new location at 5651 Madison Avenue (two doors down from the one that Bob and Mike built) and opening a second location in Fishers at 8240 E. 96th Street, in front of the Walmart. Tim has expanded the staff to 10 and has introduced many technological innovations into the business, such as GPS dispatching of service vehicles, as well as adding additional capabilities to the company’s product and service offerings, such as access control products.

For 58 years Bob’s Master Safe and Lock Service has provided the best security hardware and services for homes and businesses at a great price.

Each location offers many types of safes, and the company’s website offers an online safe store where customers can get free shipping on safes. Safe combination changing and safe opening are also offered.

In a world of change, our focus is steadfast.

The company is also proud to offer restricted key systems from Abloy, DOM and Medeco….with these patent protected systems, only Bob’s can cut the key, and only the customer can authorize the key to be made, saving the customer the expense of rekeying locks when employees are terminated or keys loaned out. The company can make the transponder chip and laser cut keys that are on the new cars, as well as make keys by VIN for most vehicles at both locations. The company also sells and services designer door hardware from EMTEK in both stores. And of course, they still offer rekeying and key duplication services both in their stores and in their trucks.

Tim’s goal is to continue Bob’s vision of treating customers as family and providing the best possible products and services at the best prices, keeping Bob’s dream a reality for generations to come!

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WHO DO YOU CALL WHEN YOUR ACHING BACK IS TELLING YOU TO SEE A DOCTOR? IU HEALTH NORTH’S NEW SPINE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON CONSERVATIVE CARE OF ACUTE AND RECURRING BACK PAIN patients in need of services for acute and recurring back or neck pain,” says Sheldon Weiss, MD, MHCM, Chief Strategy Officer for IU Health’s North Central Region (IU Health North Hospital in Carmel, IU Health Saxony Hospital in Fishers and IU Health Tipton Hospital). “What sets us apart from other spine centers in the area is how prompt you’ll have access to our clinicians.”

With 80 percent of Hoosiers experiencing acute or recurring back pain at some point, Indiana University Health North Hospital recently launched its new Spine Program with a focus on conservative care of back and neck pain. Studies show that people who pursue more conservative treatment for back pain tend to have fewer complications

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The Spine Program at IU Health North allows patients to self-refer by calling the center directly. Within 24 hours, a Spine Program Navigator will conduct an initial triage assessment via phone and schedule the patient with a spine program physiatrist or refer them back to their primary care provider. Physiatrist appointments usually take place within two to three business days, and imaging is not required before seeing a clinician.

Patients of the IU Health North Spine Program are under the care of an IUHP physiatrist – or a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) physician who treats a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and

less than three months of pain or has never sought treatment for their condition. Other therapeutic steps might include a home exercise program, imaging, a short course of medication and of course time.”

An estimated 90 percent of back pain episodes will resolve within six weeks to three months, whether it’s the result of an injury or due to a structural or nerve problem. Of course, knowing that fact makes back pain misery only slightly more bearable, so most patients seek treatment strategies to relieve pain and potentially shorten the wait until the hourglass runs its course.

tendons. Back and neck pain care is individualized, so the length of time that conservative treatment continues varies by patient and condition.

“Low back pain is the most common condition we see at the clinic. This can

include low back pain alone or with the radicular pain that goes down the legs,” says Tiffany Thacker, FNP-BC, RN, BSN, IU Health North’s Spine Program Coordinator. “Conservative care typically starts with physical therapy. It is most appropriate for the patient that has had

As a general rule, surgery for back pain is considered only after conservative treatments have failed, and the pain persists over an extended period of time. Dr. Weiss stresses, “We’re not looking at all patients as a spine surgical patient. We’re looking at them with an injury to their back that needs to be treated.”

Go online to atCarmel.com to watch a video interview with Dr. Sheldon Weiss, Chief Strategy Officer at Indiana University North Hospital.

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THE HENKES A FAMILY DEVELOPING A HOME FOR OTHER FAMILIES

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Lush rolling terrain, peppered with bountiful woodlands and trickling creeks that weave through spacious farmlands, have been passed down through eight generations, naturally creating a place to preserve history, discover futures and create traditions. Looking beyond the pastures of these Westfield family farms, Steve Henke, a Carmel attorney and developer, envisioned a residential community that “embraces and preserves” history and the gifts provided by Mother Nature for future generations.

After years of buying properties and formulating plans, Chatham Hills was born. “As farms became available, we purchased them. We recognize that many of the farms are owned by families whose ancestors lived and worked the land,” 24 / TOWNEPOST NETWORK / SEPTEMBER 2016

visited job sites and employed them during the summer months. “I never pushed the kids but did give them a variety of jobs working with the organization, tossing them bits and pieces of what it takes to run a business.”

Steve wanted his children to develop a good sense of self and appreciate their talents.

Working with him was an extra bonus.

He recalls teaching Betsy to parallel park at The Bridgewater Club, a country club community he developed in Westfield on the southwest corner of Carey Road and 161st Street, and turning over a big responsibility for her to handle on her own.

“Betsy designed, developed and built the playground at Bridgewater.”

And he chuckles at the memory of Brad cleaning debris out of a pond on the golf course at Bridgewater. “His boss was the maintenance director, so Brad had a variety of jobs like cleaning sump pumps, painting the basement and cleaning up debris.” Steve adds, “Brad even worked in the kitchen making salads.”

Steve says. “We respect their heritage, and we are maintaining the integrity of these family stories.” Incidentally, Steve invited his daughter, Betsy Garfield, and son, Brad Henke, to join his team in developing an 800-acre property – a choice that perpetuates his own family story.

“Dad is the best mentor I have ever worked with,” Betsy affirms, flashing a smile at her father. “He has handed me a lot of responsibility, and that has led to exposure in so many areas I would not have had the opportunity to experience otherwise. He has a high level of expectation for me and my brother.”

Betsy attended Carmel High School and graduated from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business with the notable achievement of being student body president. Upon graduation, she worked as an investment banker at JPMorgan Chase

in Chicago where her clients included homebuilders. Two years later, she returned to Carmel armed with experience and enthusiasm to join her father’s firm, Henke Development Group.

According to Brad, who is two years younger, “My sister and father were already working together, and when I finished college, I knew it would be an amazing opportunity to work with them.” Holding a degree from IU’s Kelley School of Business and competitive skills gained playing baseball for the Hoosiers, he stepped up to the plate bringing his best friend and classmate, Doug Fleenor, along to solidify the team. Brad says that he doesn’t believe in job titles, and that together with Doug and Betsy, “they are all equal parts to the whole, and one is just as important as the other.”

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The trio wear many hats. While Betsy is far more involved in the financial aspect and implementing creative marketing campaigns, Brad is very sales-oriented. He takes care of customers interested in the home plots and the commercial properties.

But all agree, there is a lot of responsibility that overlaps, and they have a good mix of compatible skill sets, strengths and abilities.

Akin to Frick and Frack, Betsy and Brad have found respect for each other, like spending time together outside of the office and enjoy their successes together.

Growing up the small town of Holland, population 500, in southern Indiana, Steve never dreamed that he would be creating special places that families would call home and offering peaceful, amenityfilled lifestyles. As a young lawyer, his firm grew quickly, and he needed more space.

He purchased land from the owner of the Carmel Racquet Club along Carmel Drive where he developed and build his first commercial property. Following that initial experience, he moved on to a few small residential and commercial developments while still working as a corporate lawyer.

“Back then, I started looking for properties that would be prime for development in three to five years. During lunchtime, I would grab a sandwich and sit at an intersection making checkmarks to count the traffic. I would check the same place a year later and try to anticipate growth and trends,” he explains.

That perseverance, research and patience paid off. Henke Development Group has been on the cutting edge of cultivating and establishing premiere communities in Hamilton County over the last decade.

The firm provides services that include the “acquisition and disposition of real estate, capital formation, zoning and municipal procedures, operations, project management and turnaround while maximizing clients’ value in their property.”

Most recently, Henke played a key role in the development of Grand Park, a 400-acre sports campus located in the northwest quadrant of SR 32 and US 31 in Westfield.

Given the fact that the 2016 Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis HomeA-Rama takes place at Chatham Hills in September, he will have the opportunity to show many families to their new home sites.

Thousands of people will attend to get ideas for their new builds or remodels by visiting 11 custom homes that feature the latest trends in indoor and outdoor living.

In addition, the Henke family will have the chance to share their innovative vision, appealing Pete Dye designed golf course, unique lifestyle amenities and enchanting setting with the public in a way that showcases what they have to offer at Chatham Hills.

“The upgrading of US 31 has opened the door for us to create this high quality development,” Henke says.

is so excited. This is truly a family affair.”

Even wife and mother, Kathy, is active in the business, coordinating events and volunteering for whatever is needed.

“We work hard. We have passion. We have humility, and we have integrity,” Steve smiles fondly. “It is an honor to work alongside my children. Both are very good at taking on responsibility and eager to learn. And, I get to see them all of the time.”

Steve firmly believes in family first and has taken steps to preserve the integrity of those families who called these farmlands home before him. Thus, small pieces of history are left in place such as an original fire pit nestled just along the tree line, an old milk barn sitting just outside the welcome center and the stately Lindley house built on the property in the 1800s, which was the first brick home in Washington Township. Historically, there is evidence that the home was a stop on the Underground Railroad, and family friend and famous poet James Whitcomb Riley recited stories to children by the fireside.

“Westfield is now closer to Indianapolis time-wise. Residents can drive down Tomlinson, merge onto US 31 and drive to the airport without a stoplight.

Adjacent to the sports complex, Grand Park Not to mention, the Monon Trail is in Village is in the development and design phase development and will be brought through with plans to offer commercial space, retail the community, so people can jump on their According to Brad, when Steve researched shops, waterfront dining and entertainment bikes and ride to Carmel or all of the way to the Lindley’s heritage, he found that the along an East Coast-inspired boardwalk. downtown Indianapolis.” family originated from Chatham, New Jersey, hence the name Chatham Hills.

Brad is the main contact for those seeking “I enjoy talking to people and finding The past preserved, nature protected and space in the village, and he works directly out what they want, and we have created future family history is in the making as the with families interested in home sites.

Henke team carves their legacy into Mother amenities that appeal to everyone, young “Being able to show people exactly where Nature’s pastures. and old.” Betsy describes some of those their plot is located, helping them envision activities: “Pickleball, walking trails, where everything is going to stand and then swimming pool, fitness center and of course, Stephanie is a writer/photographer and owner of walking through the purchase process is the golf,” She laughs when she talks about her marketing agency, Skriva Media. Contact her on her best part of my job,” he says.

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WHITE’S ELECTRICAL IS TRULY A FULL SERVICE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR It seems in today’s world the term “full service” has several different meanings. There are businesses that have a large array of products and services and claim to be full service, but when you call them after business hours, you get a voice that is barely recognizable, and a promise to contact you within the next 48 hours.

Alternatively, there are the locally owned and operated businesses like White’s Electrical that truly are committed to being “full service” by offering a large number of services and products and then backing them up with prompt 24-hour service provided by competent and capable service personnel.

Shawn White, the owner of White’s Electrical, has been in the business long enough to know what works for his customers and what does not. One of the lessons White has learned over the years is that there is no substitute for having quality people on your team.

White recognizes that hiring quality team members may cost more and reduce profitability in the short term, but long-term growth is dependent on having high quality people. Because of this long-term view, White’s Electric has enjoyed double digit growth each year to where they now have 31 full-time employees.

White emphasized their commitment to customer service includes a commitment to show up when they say they will be there, complete the job on time and always call ahead to let the customer know exactly when they will arrive. White and his management

team continually instill these principles of customer service into the entire team.

For White’s Electrical, “full service” also means being large enough to provide all the services his clients might need, whether a large commercial project or doing the wiring for the construction of a new home to helping a residential customer wire a new ceiling fan. Large commercial businesses like Best Buy, Menards and Pilot truck stops regularly hire White’s Electrical to help manage their electrical needs for new construction and maintenance.

White’s has become particularly popular for realtors who are always in a time crunch and need their client’s work done right, on time and within budget in order to get a home sale closed. If you purchase something from Lowe’s in the Indianapolis area that requires electrical work, there is a good chance that White’s, as one of Lowe’s preferred contractors, will get the call to provide the service.

A real growth area for White’s in the past few years has been residential customers who want to have the peace of mind that a backup home generator provides. As our lives become more dependent on technology, and the weather becomes more and more unpredictable, the safety and security of a home generator is quickly becoming more of a necessity to many people. White’s offers several manufacturers and models of home generators.

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Unlike concrete, which is a hard impermeable surface that causes water to puddle and create a dangerous area that can be slick as ice, Rubaroc surfaces are made from rubber and are air and water permeable and slip resistant. Because it is air and water permeable it is also anti-fungal and anti-bacterial.

Recently we spoke with Alex Zehr and Landon Harner, owners of Landex Development, a certified installer of Rubaroc. Zehr and Harner explained that the Rubaroc surface begins with manmade EPDM rubber granules that are ground and colored and then mixed onsite with a high polymer UV resin that is applied to the surface and then hand troweled down to the proper thickness.

This surface can be installed indoors as easily as outdoors and in numerous colors and designs. Several professional sports teams have installed Rubaroc surfaces in their locker rooms. In addition to creating an attractive non-slip surface, a Rubaroc surface, due to its porosity, does not get as hot as a concrete surface in the summer.

Importantly, a Rubaroc surface is long lasting and won’t crack like concrete. According to Zehr, Rubaroc has been offering and improving its surfaces for over 30 years.

Harner noted that, “Rubaroc has numerous applications around the house like patio decks, basketball and tennis courts, driveways, garage floors, porches and outdoor living areas. Surprisingly it is also an ideal surface for horse stables.” In the stable setting, a Rubaroc surface is slip resistant, provides a softer surface than concrete and, unlike sawdust, can be easily cleaned with a pressure washer.

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Scotty McCreery burst onto the national music scene in 2011 at age 17, after winning Season Ten of “American Idol” and capturing the hearts of millions of television viewers nationwide. He quickly established himself as one of country music’s hottest new stars with his deep voice and irresistible sound that creates the perfect blend of contemporary and traditional country. At the Palladium Friday September 9 at 8 p.m.

GEORGE THOROGOOD

In 1973, a barely-out-of-his-teens Wilmington guitarist piled his gear into the drummer’s Chevy van to play their very first gig at a University of Delaware dorm. More than 4 decades, over 8,000 live shows, and some 15 million albums sold worldwide later, that same maverick guitarslinger is still making electrifying music, still thrilling audiences, and still the most bad-to-the-bone performer in rock. At the Palladium on Sept. 17 at 8 p.m.

UP, UP, & AWAY: MARILYN MCCOO & BILLY DAVIS JR. AND THE NEXT DIMENSION

Up, Up & Away! is the tale of two aspiring stars who met, fell in love and endured a lifetime of challenges together. Starring Grammy Awardwinners Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. and the new musical group, The Next Dimension, the story is told through pop classics including “Up, Up and Away,” “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In,” and “Worst That Could Happen.” It also pays tribute to fellow music legends, including the The 5th Dimension and The Beatles. At the Palladium Friday, September 23, 2016 at 8 p.m.

PURDUE GLEE CLUB

With integrity, passion, unparalleled showmanship and attention to detail, the men of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club have proudly served as ambassadors of the university for more than 115 years. This dynamic musical troupe employs a versatile repertoire including gospel, vocal jazz, swing, contemporary hits, romantic ballads, classical choral selections, barbershop, folk melodies, and more! At the Palladium Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 8 p.m.

LANG LANG

Lang Lang is a Chinese concert pianist who has performed with leading orchestras in Europe, the United States and his native China. If one word applies to Lang Lang, to the musician, to the man, to his worldview, to those who come into contact with him, it is “inspiration.” He inspires millions with his open-hearted, emotive playing, whether it be in intimate recitals or on the grandest of stages. At the Palladium on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 7 p.m.

ARTURO SANDOVAL

A protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval was born in Artemisa, a small town in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, on November 6, 1949, just two years after Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American Jazz. Sandoval began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve, but it didn’t take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. As a 10time Grammy winner, 6-time Billboard award winner, Emmy winner and Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, he has evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer. At the Palladium Friday, September 30, 2016 8 p.m.

LEANN RIMES

LeAnn Rimes is one of the most successful entertainers with a career spanning more than two decades. With 44 million albums sold, two Grammy Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards and 12 Billboard Music Awards, she has made her mark in the world of music. Unstoppable from the age of 11, LeAnn was the youngest person ever to win a Grammy Award and was the first country artist to win a Grammy for Best New Artist. At the Palladium Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 7 p.m.

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Celebrating 39 years as one of the most original forces in contemporary dance, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has long been known for its exceptionally talented, versatile and virtuosic performers, as well as for an adventurous repertoire of works by diverse choreographers.

Under the artistic direction of Glenn Edgerton, this all-star ensemble is arguably at the top of its game, and will “take your breath away,” says The Washington Post. At the Tarkington September 23 & 24, 2016 at 8 p.m.

BALLET FOLKLORICO

Considered one of Mexico’s great cultural treasures, the internationally touring dance company, which is based in Xalapa in the State of Veracruz, was founded in 1985 and is dedicated to illustrating the region’s signature dance styles.

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vibrantly plumed native quetzal bird, and it’s no coincidence that the dancers perform in vibrant, bright costumes as they faithfully recreate the dances one would see at regional festivals. Join the Center in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with this colorful and joyous fiesta! At the Palladium September 25, 2016 at 3 p.m.

LEELA THE DIVINE PLAY

Leela is a ballet supported by a team of professional musicians and performers from the Indian classical lineage. As a collection of short Kathas (stories) this production was made with more than visuals and sound in mind. The evening will honor & celebrate Indian mythology and culture with conviction and pride. At the Tarkington Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 7 p.m.

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Samantha Saba coordinates the children’s dance performances at the St. George Festival held September 16-17 at the church on 116th Street in Fishers. Samantha, whose parents are Palestinian Christian immigrants, says she is teaching the girls to dance to Middle Eastern songs. The group includes about a dozen girls ranging in age from 3 to 12.

booths selling lamb shanks, falafel, grape leaves, gyros, vegetarian plates and honey balls as well as a bake shop with Middle Eastern pastries. Entertainment includes live music and a children’s carnival with bounce houses and a zip line. A silent auction with gifts from local merchants is always a highlight. Last year’s attendance was estimated at 7,000.

Fr. Nabil Hanna, pastor, says, “Our festival historically offers a sense of intimacy, and “I have always loved kids,” she says. “You guests see us as a family. This is our home, can have the worst day possible, but kids can and we are trying to share a little about change your whole perspective. They warm ourselves, our faith and our background. It my heart.” Besides teaching Sunday School presents our heritage of faith, hospitality, and advising the St. George teenagers, good food, music and crafts from our roots Samantha coaches a YMCA children’s in the Holy Land, the Middle East and the basketball team. She grew up in Indianapolis cultures that make up our congregation.” and graduated from IUPUI. He says it originated as the Middle Eastern Festival in 1995 and was renamed the “St. Food, always the main attraction at the George Festival” in 2014 after the church St. George Festival, will include separate moved from its old location on Sherman 42 / TOWNEPOST NETWORK / SEPTEMBER 2016

Drive. Founded by Middle Eastern immigrants, the diverse congregation now includes a large number of Protestant converts and families with backgrounds from more than 15 countries.

Susie Baranyk also grew up at St. George Orthodox Church, which her grandparents, who were Syrian Christian immigrants, helped found in 1926. Susie coordinates several volunteer greeters who ride the shuttle buses with guests from the off-site parking lot at Lutheran Journey Ministries about a half-mile away on 116th Street. “We talk about the festival, the various food booths, the entertainment and what to expect. We tell them about the church tours, which explain the unique architecture and the iconography.

We tell them how much we appreciate their taking the time to visit our festival,” says Susie.

“I hope our guests will leave appreciating the artistic beauty of the church and learning a little about our faith.”

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Entering the office of Indiana’s President of AT&T is a step back in time to the days of Mad Men. The woodwork and furnishings are of a different era. Yet regardless of the resurgence in popularity of mid-century furniture and design aesthetic, the offices are being updated to reflect a change in the times.

who owned a vending machine company and four retail stores, but is best known for serving twenty years as a state legislator.

There’s no doubt the influence his father had on Bill’s own civic engagement and career mindset. At the age of twenty-three, Bill was elected and served for four years on the Indianapolis City County Council.

After moving to Zionsville with his wife and daughters, he served for an additional five years on the Boone County Council.

As President of AT&T, Bill Soards brings a unique element of youth and energy to his position. Progressive and forward thinking, his leadership comes at a critical time. While all of his predecessors have looked toward the horizon, Soards embraces change like no one before him.

Perhaps the influence of staying current and ahead of trends is what drives him, yet this is someone who is not afraid to take risks. With the dynamics of technological evolution, AT&T is keeping up by supporting tech startup communities to foster STEM.

The remodeling efforts in the building reflect the evolving culture of a company as it strives to stay ahead of the technology of tomorrow. While Bill appreciates the nostalgia and history of his office, he welcomes change.

One way is through sponsorship of Eleven Fifty Academy’s classrooms located inside Launch Fishers. With demand for careers in the technology field, cultivating these students now is critical to Indiana’s tomorrow. “Innovation drives what we do,” says Soards. “A shift in innovation creates change and with the pace of technology, this is a constant. Supporting Eleven Fifty Academy is a natural partnership for us.”

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Bill grew up on Indy’s north side and graduated from North Central High School and then studied at Butler University where he majored in political science and telecommunications. He’s fortunate to have known at a young age where his interests lie, and not only majored in them, is living them daily. Bill’s father was an entrepreneur

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partnerships such as theirs that will enable us to skill up Hoosiers to meet the demand for jobs in this field, which is increasing exponentially.”

The AT&T Engagement Center inside of Launch Fishers also includes an AT&T space for product demos and prominent advertising to their members. Bill refers to the partnership with Launch Fishers as “an experiment”, which is fitting since experiments are what lead to innovation. ”A presence inside of Launch Fishers is equally beneficial for internal as well as external reasons. We are a global, integrated communications company providing wireless and broadband access but our industry is changing rapidly,” states Bill.

“We are creating innovation internally and we want our employees to be a part of the innovative community as a whole.”

“AT&T has been an awesome partner with Launch Fishers. From conducting hackathons with our community, to their support of our Launch Fishers High School Fellowship, they have proven their interest in helping our innovation economy continue to grow and thrive!” says John Wechsler, Founder of Launch Fishers.

AT&T was once a startup. Alexander Graham Bell was inspired by his mother.

In spite of the fact that she was deaf, she

became an accomplished pianist, inspiring young Alexander to take on great challenges throughout his life. The Bell Telephone Company filed for corporate status in July of 1877, 139 years ago. Alexander Graham Bell was an early entrepreneur whose love of invention started a company that is today the world’s largest global communications company. Bill Soards is technically President of Indiana Bell.

“Communications is continually disrupted - by devices, technologies - we are moving faster, smarter, trying newly innovated projects and ideas, and while I appreciate the nostalgia of the history of our company and industry, it is entirely based on change.

That’s why we support new initiatives like Eleven Fifty Academy and Launch Fishers,” says Bill.

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AT&T Brand Ambassador, Vanessa Cretsinger, works a few days a week inside of Launch Fishers where she coordinates vendor events and networks with members of Launch Fishers. “By learning about community entrepreneurs, we can explore what AT&T can do to help their businesses grow,” shares Vanessa.

“When you align with a vision of technology and entrepreneurial innovation, good things happen,” says Bill, who is open to the happy coincidences of unintended results.

Inspired by Launch Fishers, AT&T created their own co-working space for their employees. AT&T has owned the 220 Meridian location since 1907.

“Having been with the company for over sixteen years, it means something to be back in your home town doing something special,” says Bill, who has moved around the country with AT&T, recently living in Denver before moving back to his home state.

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TALENT SEARCH KICKS OFF FOR 54TH CIRCLE OF LIGHTS

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Magic and excitement will again permeate the air around Monument Circle during one of Central Indiana’s most treasured holiday traditions – the Circle of Lights®.

Presented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) #481, the 54th Circle of Lights® will kick off the holiday season, starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 25.

The celebration will include acts from around Central Indiana, a performance from the cast of the 2016 Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s “IPL Yuletide Celebration” and a visit by the big guy himself – Santa Claus. The evening will culminate with the mesmerizing lights from the 284-foot Christmas tree on the ground while fireworks dazzle overhead.

The show is set. Now onto the search for entertainment. Downtown Indy and members of IBEW #481 invite all entertainers, singers, musicians, dancers, choral groups and more to the Circle

of Lights® talent search auditions held at the IBEW #481, 1828 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Auditions welcome performers on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Performers should choose only one of the following audition times and plan several hours for the audition process:

on three different occasions to make it to the Circle of Lights®. It was their third time that brought the acclaimed honor of tap dancing on the big stage with a glittering performance of “Sleigh Ride”

by Pentatonix.

What has the troupe learned from their •Saturday, October 1 from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. experience? “Things happen. You have to go with it and keep going,” said Premier Dance •Tuesday, October 4 from 4-7:30 p.m.

Center owner Michelle Jones-Haskell. “Just RULES/SUGGESTIONS FROM 2015 ACTS be prepared and well-rehearsed. Let your costume and performance glimmer with Holiday themes are required, preferably fun and bling of the season.” upbeat, for all auditions and the live show.

While acts chosen for the finale will have In addition to the live coverage of the Circle approximately 3 minutes, performers have of Lights®, media partner WTHR-13 will only two minutes to impress the audition highlight an audition special, “Circle of judges. “Come confident, come dressed for Lights®: Indiana’s Got Talent” on Tuesday, success and come prepared,” said Center November 22 at 7 p.m. According to Grove’s Wilson Smith from last year’s group, Downtown Indy, “The special broadcast Alex, Jeffrey and Wilson Trio. “There will be takes viewers behind the scenes to capture a lot of talented individuals and groups at the moments as hundreds of Hoosier the auditions, so you need to be on your ‘A’ singers, dancers and entertainers vie for a game and ready to impress the judges.” spot in the beloved Circle of Lights®.”

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in case you receive the invitation to return. The Alex, Jeffrey and Wilson Trio suggests going as far as having a third number ready. The trio did an exceptional job with the song, “Mary, Did You Know?” for their first audition.

When they received the callback, the trio performed a fun number called “Santa Buddies,” a twist off the rendition of “Santa Babies.”

With the final auditions complete, the judges announced the winners. The trio had indeed claimed a spot in the grand finale. Why the suggestion for a third number? ”We, as a bunch of teenagers, didn’t want to upstage Sandy Patti’s version of ‘Mary, Did You Know?’” said baritone Alex Milligan, supporting a mischievous smile. “We were all told to use familiar holiday songs for our stage performances. While ‘Santa Buddies’ was an exhilarating number, it wasn’t a familiar holiday song. We ended up singing, ‘The Christmas Song.’”

Whether planning two songs or three, audition rules highly advise against singing a capella. Instead, performers bring a CD or an accompanist to the auditions. (A keyboard will be available for auditions.) How do performers choose between the two options? According to the 2015 gospel group Zions Joy!, they keep in mind factors such as the style of the song, the amount of pre-audition practice time and the feel you want to portray to your audience.

Zions Joy! President Kay Insley clarified by saying, “If you're singing a big, uptempo song and don't have a full band backing you, it's probably best to sing with a CD. If an accompanist comes to every practice, live music is always a plus.” In closing, Insley humbly said, “The bottom line is that you should feel incredibly comfortable with your musical selection before your audition.

You want to walk in feeling confident, prepared and ready to have fun.

Whether or not you make it to the big stage, you are gaining experience and memories that will last a lifetime.”

INDIANA MEMBERS CREDIT UNION: THE BRANCH OF THE FUTURE needs.” Roesner expressed. “Our goal is to provide excellent customer service to our members and for our members to receive The city of Carmel will soon be home to the an enthusiastic greeting from our concierge, 25th branch of the Indiana Members Credit feeling welcome the moment they walk Union (IMCU) family. Slated to open this through our doors. We will greet them October, the Old Meridian branch will and show them how to use the Interactive boast 18,000 sq. ft. and will be located Teller Machines (ITMs), or if they are here in the Providence at Old Meridian business to open an account, we will sit down and complex, conveniently located just off discuss what IMCU has to offer them. This Carmel Drive and Old Meridian Street. really is the branch of the future.”

IMCU is celebrating 60 years of business this year and is excited to expand their IMCU is the first credit union in central north side presence. Most of the executive Indiana to have ITMs. What makes the leadership located at this new location grew ITMs so unique is that they offer new up in Carmel. functionality, allowing members to see Writer / Janelle Morrison Photographer / JJ Kaplan

Stephanie (Stevie) Roesner, the Old Meridian Branch Manager, is a native Carmel resident who is raising her family just a short distance from the new branch.

Roesner has been with IMCU for 10 years.

“I absolutely love this community and my position as branch manager, because I truly enjoy helping people with their financial

and speak with a live teller as they process their transaction during branch hours, transforming both the in-branch and drive-thru experience by providing more personalized member service.

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been a priority for us and we excited about providing this additional branch for both our Business and Consumer members. We are very relationship-based and cater to small to medium-sized businesses who want to work with someone local.”

Paul Hensel, Relationship Manager and also a native Carmel resident, works with Commercial clients and with building relationships in the community. “We are an active member of OneZone and attend many of the meetings,” Hensel said. “Having grown up here and lived here all of my life, I’ve built many relationships and contacts and use those to build our network. We want to be the credit union that people think of first, and my goal is to be out there in our community, so that they do think of us first for their business and consumer needs.”

Ron Collier, the president and CEO of IMCU, spoke about what makes their credit union unique in the industry. “We live the full-service, great service concept that

for those members. We have a great future here in Carmel.”

Another thing that separates IMCU is that they are wonderful community partners.

IMCU currently partners with the Carmel Dad’s Club, Carmel High School and the Carmel Gazebo Concerts. “People in this area will appreciate IMCU being involved in their community. Above all, we are people serving people.”

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With retirement, visions of golf, travel, tennis and tending his property danced in Al’s mind.

However, the call to help others was stronger. While Al plays golf and tennis and occasionally travels with his wife, Carole, he spends a great deal of each week volunteering in his community. He found his passion volunteering for a wheelchair ramp building ministry called SAWS. SAWS is short for Servants at Work.

SAWS is a not-for-profit that builds wheelchair ramps to provide persons with disabilities and conditions of aging with the freedom to remain in their homes. Al serves on the Board of Directors, is its Secretary, Chairman of the Finance Committee and a Project Manager who leads ramp building projects for SAWS. Congratulations Al and thank you for your service to the community! atCarmel.com / SEPTEMBER 2016 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 51

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