Carmel Magazine October 2017

OCTOBER 2017

MAGAZINE

TEEING OFF LOCAL GOLF PRO QUALIFIES FOR 2018 PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

INDEPENDENT LIVING

317-616-0858

ASSISTED LIVING

MEMORY CARE

Our residents are inspired by the perfect blend of comfort and luxury at Woodland Terrace. Enjoy the privacy of a spacious apartment home surrounded by everything you need right at your doorstep — including mouth-watering dining experiences, countless amenities and world-class hospitality services.

689 Pro Med Lane • Carmel, IN 46032

WoodlandTerraceLiving.com

But don’t take our word for it... Come experience it for yourself!

TAKE A TOUR

and let us treat you and a guest to a delicious, chef-prepared meal from our very own kitchen!

MUST APPLY SEPTEMBER 15 – NOVEMBER 30, 2017 TO RECEIVE OFFER.

LIMITED-TIME OFFER 3 $1500 MOVING CREDIT 3 NO COMMUNITY FEE 3 GUARANTEED RENT LOCK-IN

$1500 moving credit applies to professional packing, moving or unpacking services. Must move in by December 31, 2017. Community Fee waived (regualrly $2500). Rent guaranteed not not to increase more than 3% annually for the first 2 years. Restrictions may apply. See Leasing for details.

anywhere

STARTS HERE. CLASS OF 2017 • $45.4 million in awards and scholarships

Only at Cathedral do students benefit from the following:

• 14 Valedictorians

• A nearly 100-year tradition of excellence in academics, athletics and the arts • Cathedral’s 360 Personalized Education Experience that includes IB and AP courses • Cathedral’s Learning Support Center, including a renowned Language Support System • True Diversity - geographic, socioeconomic, religious, racial, academic • Holy Cross values in action every day

• Just under 30,000 hours of community service • 32 Scholar/Athletes continuing their careers at the collegiate level • 2 Academy Appointments • 7 National Merit Scholars

Set up a shadow visit today at gocathedral.com/shadow Plan to attend a Parent Preview Day! Register at gocathedral.com/parentpreview

Open House: Thursday, November 9 MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

More information at gocathedral.com/openhouse

YEARS 1918-2018

YOUR NEXT-DOOR BANKING EXPERTS.

Bonnie Riley

Rich Taylor

Christine Rainey

NMLS #473872

NMLS #473865

NMLS # 999480

Steve Gates

Holli Ford

NMLS #473845

NMLS #636177

carmel East Carmel Drive Near Keystone Ave.

Hazel Dell At 131st Street

Westfield/Car mel 146th Street at Cool Creek Commons

317-818-3000

317-569-9400

317-815-8700

WESTCLAY® Towne Road Near 131st Street

West Carmel/zionsville 106th and North Michigan Road

317-873-2000

317-876-7200

©2017 The National Bank of Indianapolis

www.nbofi.com

Member FDIC

TOWNE POST NETWORK, INC. CARMEL MAGAZINE PUBLISHER

20

Tom Britt

Tom@TownePost.com / 317-496-3599

PRESIDENT Jeanne Britt

Jeanne@TownePost.com / 317-288-7101

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Robert Turk

Rob@TownePost.com / 317-366-3670

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Austin Vance

ADVERTISING DESIGNER Valerie Randall

EDITORIAL MANAGER Josh Brown

Josh@TownePost.com

TEEING OFF: LOCAL GOLF PRO QUALIFIES FOR 2018 PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

By age eight Brittany Kelly, the current assistant golf pro at Woodland Country Club in Carmel, was already imagining herself competing as a professional golfer. Riding in carts along with her father and maternal grandparents as they played courses around central Indiana, a young Kelly would be allowed to keep score and hit the occasional ball, stoking her nascent love for the game.

14

33

OCTOBER WRITERS

Carrie Petty / Christy Heitger-Ewing Jon Shoulders / Lynda Hedberg Thies Matt Keating / Suzanne Huntzinger

OCTOBER PHOTOGRAPHERS Amy Payne / Brian Brosmer Jamie Sangar

SHOP LOCAL! Help our local economy by shopping local.

Advertising supporters of the Carmel Magazine offset the costs of publication and mailing, keeping this publication FREE. Show your appreciation by thanking them with your business.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS ARE SPONSORED CONTENT

6 Ghost Tales: Keep an Eye Out for

26 The Legacy of the 1987 Pan-Am

9 Meet the Crew: Crew Carwash

30 October’s Luckiest Hoosier Alive:

These Hamilton County Ghosts as Halloween Draws Near

Delivers Dynamic Customer Service, One Wash at a Time

12 Putting the Garden to Bed in October

Games: Indianapolis Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the Event Gerald Miller

The Carmel Magazine is published by Towne Post Network, Inc. and is written for and by local Carmel area residents. Magazines are distributed via direct mail to more than 25,000 Carmel area homeowners and businesses each month.

TOWNE POST NETWORK, INC.

P.O. Box 36097, Indianapolis, IN 46236 317-288-7101 / Fax: 317-536-3030

33 Big Hoffa’s Bold Flavors: Big Hoffa’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que is a Westfield favorite

14 Good Things in Store: IKEA Fishers 36 Business Spotlight: ShelfGenie Opens its Doors October 11

20 Teeing Off: Local Golf Pro Qualifies for 2018 PGA Professional Championship

atCarmel.com TownePost.com atCarmel.com / OCTOBER 2017 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 5

GHOST TALES KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THESE HAMILTON COUNTY GHOSTS AS HALLOWEEN DRAWS NEAR

Writer / Matt Keating Photographers / Amy Payne & Brian Brosmer

When it comes to ghost legends, Hamilton County has its fair share of them.

To get you in the Halloween spirit, here are some ghost tales to keep you on the lookout for spirited characters.

THE SALTY GHOST If you are ever at The Salty Cowboy, 55 East Oak Street, Zionsville, enjoying a delicious burrito or some tasty nachos, keep an eye out for Hazel the Ghost.

During a previous feature interview about the restaurant, Jason Hughes, general manager of The Salty Cowboy, said there have been stories of a ghost named Hazel, a former resident of the property. It seems Hazel enjoyed sneaking out her front door in the evenings, but would wind up in the

pokey for taking a stroll around Zionsville while she was three sheets to the wind (drunk).

Hughes says The Salty Dog’s owner, Shari Jenkins, has been told that the 2,200 square foot frame house’s previous owner would be bothered by the front door opening at midnight, which would activate a burglar alarm. The police would arrive shortly after.

After The Salty Dog opened, Hughes says Jenkins noticed the front door would sometimes be left open when she would at arrive at the restaurant the next day.

THE PIANO GHOST The Salty Dog isn’t the only spooky location in Hamilton County. There’s also The Ivy House Bed & Breakfast, 304 N. Merrill Street, Fortville. The cozy establishment was built in 1921 by Dr. Jess E. Ferrell, and came complete with 6 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2017 / atCarmel.com

an antique piano with a ghost who makes banging noises and loud footsteps.

“We would hear him in the piano from another room,” says Linda Nolte, co-owner of The Ivy House. “We would walk into the room where the piano was, and no would be there.”

Linda noted that her daughter would hear it more often.

“Sometimes I would be doing something else, and just not feel like going to look at that piano again,” Linda laughed. “I had other things to do.”

GHOST JANITOR Woody’s Restaurant, 40 E. Main Street, Carmel, supposedly has the ghost of a janitor named Isaac Bales. Bales worked for the former Carmel Library in the early part of the 1900s.

“I’ve never seen him. He’s never manifested himself to me,” said Kevin “Woody” Rider, owner of Woody’s Restaurant “Some of the girls who work here are afraid to go upstairs at night.

They are afraid they see him.”

WEEPING GHOST In Ronald L. Baker’s “Hoosier Folk Legends,” he writes about a man named Elmer Myers, who told a ghost story that took place in 1890. It happened “on State Road 13, about four miles south of the county seat of Hamilton County is a place then called Ghost Hollow.”

Baker wrote about how “one night when he (Elmer) was riding through this hollow on horseback, all of a sudden the horse stopped and refused to go another step. On looking down beside the horse’s head, he saw the firm of a woman clothed in a white robe weeping and drying her eyes with a white handkerchief. He asked her what was wrong – no response.

P

r i v a t e

B

a n k i n g

the Bank For Busy ProFessionals.

At the Indianapolis area’s largest locally owned national bank, private banking is designed to meet your busy schedule. Offering a complete menu of loans, deposits, investment management, and personal trust services, your Private Banker can tailor a relationship to fit your unique needs—at your convenience. So call Celest Higgins today at 317-261-9627. Because you have specific banking needs. And now you have a bank to meet them.

“He then reached forward, while still mounted on the horse, to take hold of the woman’s arm, but she disappeared in the darkness. He then gave the horse the command to go forward. But before he passed through the hollow, the same thing occurred for the second time. She again disappeared.”

HEADY HOLLOW

Celest M. Higgins Vice President, Private Banker NMLS #636097

According to The Legend of Heady Hollow, the ghosts of children have been seen some evenings near Heady

©2017 The National Bank of Indianapolis www.nbofi.com Member FDIC

atCarmel.com / OCTOBER 2017 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 7 Client/Filename:

NBI

4032 Celest Higgins _8.125x10.625

Lane Cemetery at Heady Hollow. It’s where Allisonville Road intersects at 126th Street.

The Heady Lane cemetery has been around since the early part of the 19th century, according to Hamilton County Historical Society records.

One legend that is told at Connor Prairie during Halloween recounts a tale of a ghost of a grave robber. One night while digging, he discovered his own son’s body, according to the legend.

The frightened gravedigger supposedly haunts some woods near the cemetery.

HE DIDN’T TELL ME TO STOP THE PRESSES And now for my story.

During my four years as a writer/ business editor for the Noblesville Ledger in the 1990s, I would have to work a lot of late nights. The Ledger, which is now gone, was located just around the corner from The Noblesville courthouse.

One dark, late night in October 1993, my co -worker, Anne, and I both saw the ghost of a friendly elderly man smiling at us near the door into our office. We saw him at the same time, but he said nothing. One minute he was there, and then he was gone.

I never saw him again, but I’ll never forget him.

Do you have a ghost story of your own? Be sure to share them with us on Facebook as we get closer to Halloween.

8 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2017 / atCarmel.com

MEET THE CREW

CREW CARWASH DELIVERS DYNAMIC CUSTOMER SERVICE, ONE WASH AT A TIME

In 1978, the company switched to an exterior-only concept, so they could deliver a fast and quick experience for the In 1948, brothers Joe and Ed Dahm started customer. Then in 1985, they opened their Mike’s Minit Man, Indiana’s first automated first location in Indianapolis on Allisonville carwash and one of only 18 in operation in Road. Through the years, they’ve added the U.S. Located in Ft. Wayne, it was initially multiple locations and currently have 23 in a full-service carwash, which included both the Indy area. interior and exterior care.

Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photographer / Brian Brosmer

“Back then they would attach a chain to the vehicle and pull it through the wash on a conveyer, then hand-scrub it,” says Sally Dahm Grant, Joe’s granddaughter and current Executive Vice President of the company.

Through the years, technology has changed significantly and now includes computercontrolled equipment and touchless hot air dryers. One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is the company motto on which the founders built their business.

“My grandfather and his brother believed strongly in treating people the way you want to be treated,” says Grant, whose father, Bill, is the CEO. “That goes for both our customers and our employees.”

The family later dropped the words “Minit Man” so it read Mike’s Carwash.

“We were blessed to be here in the mid-80s when the city was vibrant and experiencing explosive growth,” Grant says.

Three years ago, Bill Dahm and his brother, Mike, went through a friendly reorganizing of the business in which they divided the locations between them. Mike took 19, many of them in Ohio. Bill kept 26, most of them in the Indianapolis area, and changed the name to Crew Carwash.

“Other than the name, nothing has changed,” Grant says. “We’re still familyowned. We’re still committed to delivering dynamite customer service. We’re still surrounded by positive, high-energy people.”

Grant, a graduate of Indiana University, worked in Chicago and Cincinnati before returning to her roots 14 years ago to join the team in a marketing capacity.

INDY METRO / OCTOBER 2017 / TownePost.com

“My grandfather always said, ‘We’re really in the people business. We just happen to wash cars,’” Grant says.

“Joe said that nobody cares about what you did last week or last year, they only remember their last visit,” adds Tom Wiederin, recruiting director for Crew for the past 17 years. “That’s why it’s vital to never become complacent so that we consistently deliver the ‘wow experience’ to customers.”

It seems to be working as Grant says when customers speak about the Crew Carwash experience, the first thing they mention isn’t how sparkling clean their car is but rather how dazzled they are by the team who washed it. That team is assembled by careful design. Many are high school and college students with stellar attitudes and winning smiles. The company also hires talented individuals into its fast-track management program, which starts at a competitive annual salary.

“The bulk of these people come from the restaurant and retail industry because they have experience managing and leading a team,” Wiederin says. “That makes them successful candidates.”

In addition, the company offers up to $2,500 of tuition assistance to college students, which they can use on rent, books or other expenses. Employees appreciate the perks and pay but mostly they like the respect they receive.

“When we survey our employees, the number one thing they like about working here isn’t the comp time or the scheduling or even the paycheck,” Grant says. “It’s their colleagues. That’s why we have good retention.”

Wiederin agrees.

“We can teach skills, but we can’t teach a great work ethic,” he says. “We make a point to hire people with happy demeanors and good attitudes.”

That happiness, in turn, extends to even the smallest, most discerning customer.

Years ago, Joe (the founder) noticed that children were scared to go through the automatic carwash. To help ease their anxiety, Joe purchased several stuffed puppets and set them out throughout the carwash, making sure to have one in the blower room so that the experience would be fondly anticipated rather than dreaded.

“That tradition started decades ago, and it’s one we’ve carried on at all our locations,” says Grant, noting that they switch out the toys every few weeks and spend thousands of dollars monthly on the fuzzy friends.

“Not many businesses have a line item budget for stuffed animals.”

Joe is now 90 and a grandfather and great-grandfather. He lives in Ft. Wayne except for the months he spends wintering in Florida.

“His attention to detail and sincere customer focus is unparalleled,” says Grant, proud to carry on the family legacy. “We strive to continue on what he started.”

Sign up now for the Unlimited Wash Pass for $29/month. For locations and more information, visit crewcarwash.com.

organic approach

ces the amount u d re h ac ro p p A ic Our Organ t into the environmen g n oi g s al ic em ch of Independently owned and operated since 1989

• Fall Fertilization for turf development • Fall Aerations

(not applicable to lawns with invisible fences)

Our 5-step program is designed to create a

lush, green & weed free lawn

visit our website to learn more about what you can expect of your lawn in fall, weeds, seeding and more

fig

Sign up now and get 10% off first Application

317.638.1862 tlctotallawncare.net TownePost.com / OCTOBER 2017 / INDY METRO

PUTTING THE GARDEN TO BED IN OCTOBER

INDY METRO / OCTOBER 2017 / TownePost.com

Writer / Carrie Petty

The subtle transition from late summer to fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Indiana.

I have always said, “No one does fall better than Indiana!” And it’s true. The colors are so vibrant in our state. So, get out there and enjoy these autumn days. Many chores to get done right now, this is the month to put the gardens to bed for winter.

There are lots of seed heads to collect in the garden for re-sowing in the springtime, and do not forget the birds. Keep those feeders clean and full to the brim. They will be hungry as the berries get eaten and insects become less available. Begin your winter prep by cutting back perennials and cleaning up yard debris. Also, this is a great time to put down your lawn weed prevention for spring weeds. If you do not want dandelions, this is the time to treat.

This year we have a very high chance of an abundantly vibrant foliage season. Carbohydrates and sugars are not just about watching a girl’s waistline, they also have a great deal to do with the colors that appear on our Indiana foliage. When our fall season is at the peak (around October 15), we should see an abundance of reds, purples and oranges. I press leaves and bring in acorns to dry for my fall dinner table centerpieces. A little touch of gold spray paint is great on the acorn caps.

The United States National Arboretum states that, “A growing season with ample moisture that is followed by a rather dry, cool, sunny autumn that is marked by warm days and cool but frostless nights provides the best weather conditions for development of the brightest fall colors. Lack of wind and rain in the autumn prolongs the display.

Wind or heavy rain may cause the leaves to be lost before they develop their full color potential.”

We are headed for the perfect mix here in the Hoosier State this autumn.

When the days are sunny, I love to drive down the Indiana country roads and forage for great flowers to hang-up and dry for fall arrangements. I use my back-hall closet to dry flowers, because it is dark and I have a great closet shelf rod I use. Goldenrod is one of my favorites to harvest. Many believe it is what people get hay fever from but that is an honest mistake because it looks much like the culprit, Ragweed. God is an amazing creator. There are more than 100 different types of just Goldenrod.

Who knew?

CARRIE’S FALL GARDEN CHECKLIST Cut perennials back to 3 inches high, but leave some seed heads for the birds Be sure to shake any full seed heads back into the Garden Harvest all final flowers and veggies Plant bulbs, bulbs and more bulbs until ground freezes Harden off plants to bring indoors, stop bugs by misting 1-part rubbing alcohol to 10-part water.

Clean up garden bench Prepare bird feeders and buy seed for winter Keep broken ceramic pot chips to use for drainage inside container base Take cuttings of plants to start or propagate indoors Flush sprinkler systems and shut off Turn off hose nibs after final use Treat lawn for spring emerging weeds Clean up debris everywhere Rake leaves and start a compost pile with nondiseased plants, alternating with fall leaf layers Plant Paper Whites and Christmas Amaryllis bulbs for indoor decorating Disinfect pruner blades and make final deadwood pruning cuts Create a garden grocery list to keep by garden bench for spring supplies Mulch tender perennials and roses to protect from snow and heaving Power wash sidewalks and porches and wash windows for ample sunshine

TownePost.com / OCTOBER 2017 / INDY METRO

IKEA FISHERS OPENS ITS DOORS OCTOBER 11

Writer / Jon Shoulders Photographer / Jamie Sangar

Representatives from the new IKEA home furnishings retail store in Fishers will be getting out their celebratory saw on Wednesday, October 11 when the store officially opens to the public at 9 a.m.

Yes, a saw – you read that correctly. In lieu of a traditional ribbon cutting, Sweden-based IKEA commemorates e ach new store opening with an official log-sawing ceremony.

“Under Swedish custom, sawing a log helps bring good luck to a new home and its INDY METRO / OCTOBER 2017 / TownePost.com

future guests,” explains Joseph Roth, IKEA public affairs manager for U.S. expansion.

“So, that’s how we inaugurate IKEA stores.”

After officially filing building plans with the city of Fishers back in November of 2015, IKEA will celebrate its grand opening less than two years later with furniture was

live music starting at 6 a.m., and a formal ceremony featuring the raising of the American, Swedish and Indiana flags and brief remarks from IKEA representatives and public officials. The store is the company’s 45th in the U.S. Customers can begin lining up to enter two days in advance of the 9 a.m. opening for the freebies and festivities – the company welcomes tents and sleeping bags, and employees typically even organize games and activities to help pass the time for those willing to wait for long stretches. If past grand openings are any indication, the store will give out a number of free sofas corresponding to the number of U.S. IKEA stores.

While the company has not announced giveaway details for the Fishers grand opening, giveaways at past openings throughout the U.S. have included armchairs, mattresses and gift cards, as well as free home delivery for those making purchases on the day of the opening.

Founded in 1943 in Sweden, IKEA specializes in affordable and mostly unassembled furniture, appliances and home accessories at more than 390 stores in 48 countries. Roth says the Fishers location, at the 116th Street exit on the east side of Interstate 69, seemed like a no-brainer when the company TownePost.com / OCTOBER 2017 / INDY METRO

Shorter days mean more enjoyable nights Beat the Fall Rush in your outdoor & Make yourspace!

Backyard living Dreams a Reality

seeking out the right spot for its next U.S. store a few years ago.

“Whenever we’re looking for locations for an IKEA store, we’re looking for good freeway access and visibility,” he says. “The access there on I-69 is just so easy. We wanted it to be fairly accessible to all points within the metropolitan area.”

Tile Decks

Outdoor Lighting

Custom Firepits

Custom Decks

Award-Winning Installations 3D Renderings Daily Site Supervision

Outdoor Living Spaces

Call (317) 774-0156 Call (317) 774-0156 start your project for a planning consultation & Estimate

www.AspenOutdoorDesigns.com jeff@aspenoutdoordesigns.com Jeff, Owner: Jeff@aspenoutdoordesigns.com

INDY METRO / OCTOBER 2017 / TownePost.com

The 289,000-square-foot store, which sits on 35 acres, features solar panels on its roof, a children’s play area inside and a restaurant that seats 325. Roth says the 250-plus employees hired for the store are mostly locals – including Indiana native Holly Davidson, who will serve as store manager – and a few transfers from other U.S. IKEA locations.

“The city of Fishers was very organized with a clear vision,” Roth says of the planning and construction process.

“They had already planned for addressing infrastructure support for anything that could go in that location, so it seemed like a great fit. People around the city are very excited and welcoming for IKEA. Many of them have shopped at other IKEA stores and recognize how it can increase the draw to other businesses in the area.”

IKEA is located at 11400 IKEA Way in Fishers, near the intersection of 116th Street and I-69. For more information, call (888) 888-4532 or go to ikea.com.

Learning Time Preschool is a privately owned early learning center that has been a leader in the childcare industry since 1974 providing high-quality childcare and early childhood education in a home-like environment.

NO Wenrolling ENROLLING! Now for Spring 2017 atCarmel.com / OCTOBER 2017 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 17

BEFORE AFTER

Making Your Dream Project a Reality Go-to Design and Remodeling: Gettum Associates

Greenwood resident LouAnn Berry and her husband spent three years sitting on their old deck dreaming of the new porch they always wanted. Their dream became a reality thanks to Gettum Associates.

The Berrys desired a covered porch but quickly found out that this was a big renovation project. After hearing from an acquaintance that Gettum had designed other high-quality porches, much like the one they wanted, the Berrys decided the company was a great choice for the design and remodeling.

“We felt that Gettum had the most experience with this type of construction,” LouAnn says. “We knew we wanted a covered porch, not only to make it more comfortable in the sun, but to be able to sit out and hear the rain on the roof. My husband had it pretty well designed but Gettum was really able to take our concept, add the structural considerations and bring our vision to life!

“They started on the new porch while we were on vacation but kept us notified of the progress and had it ready by the date we wanted,” LouAnn adds. “They were right on schedule, very professional and did an excellent job. We love our new porch. It was money well spent!”

For more info or to get a design consultation, visit gettum.com, email remodel@Gettum.com or call 317-542-3853.

AFTER

AFTER

WWW.GETTUM.COM (317) 542-3853

• Screen Porch Enclosures • Sunroom Additions • Kitchen Remodeling • Bathroom Remodeling • Family Room Additions • Second Floor Additions and More!

Brittany Kelly is the current assistant golf pro at Woodland Country Club in Carmel.

TEEING OFF

LOCAL GOLF PRO QUALIFIES FOR 2018 PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Writer / Jon Shoulders Photographer / Amy Payne

By age eight Brittany Kelly, the current assistant golf pro at Woodland Country Club in Carmel, was already imagining herself competing as a professional golfer.

Riding in carts along with her father and maternal grandparents as they played courses around central Indiana, a young Kelly would be allowed to keep score and hit the occasional ball, stoking her nascent love for the game.

“I wanted to start competing in tournaments, and my dad was the one that really got me interested in it,” Kelly says of her father Ken, the former boys and girls golf coach at Carmel High School. “I

started competing at a pretty young age in four-hole tournaments in Hamilton County Junior Golf and a few of the different younger tournaments.”

In 2011, during the fall of her senior year at Ball State University where she played golf for four years and studied sports administration, Kelly began mulling her options for a career centered on the game she loves and decided to attempt to qualify for the Ladies Professional Golf Association’s (LPGA) Futures Tour, now known as the Symetra Tour.

“The LPGA had a qualifying school that was just for the Futures Tour, and I played the best golf I’ve ever played there,” recalls Kelly, a lifelong northsider who attended 20 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2017 / atCarmel.com

Hamilton Southeastern High School.

“So, I started competing in professional tournaments after my senior year.”

After two seasons touring on the Futures Tour, Kelly was ready to return to the north side of Indy, and in March of 2013 she secured a position as assistant pro at The Hawthorns Golf and Country Club in Fishers, where she remained for the next four years.

“I’m more of a homebody and like to not have to travel as much,” Kelly says. “That’s where the interest sprung up in doing something close to home.”

It’s not in Kelly’s nature to let her competitive spirit lie dormant for too long.

I DIDN’T REALIZE HOW BIG OF A DEAL IT WAS UNTIL ALL THE PROS CAME UP TO ME AFTERWARDS AND WERE SAYING, ‘THIS IS GOING TO BE THE BEST EXPERIENCE YOU’VE EVER HAD, SO PREPARE FOR IT AND TAKE IT FOR ALL IT’S WORTH.

...

The promotion of health, confidence, and beauty through a comprehensive approach to facial aesthetic medicine.

Print magazines rank #1 or #2 in reaching influential consumers

DISCOVER A FRESH NEW YOU THIS FALL

www.interfacegroup.com EST. 1998

*Includes internet magazine activity.

Base: Top quintile of users of each medium among adults 18+. Category influentials are defined as people who have great experience in this topic and whose advice on this topic is trusted by friends and family members.

Source: GfK MRI, Spring 2014.

52

print magazines

46

internet*

12

newspapers

8

radio TV

2

North (Carmel) 10300 N Illinois St, Ste 2030

Number of times medium ranks #1 or #2 among category influential consumers across 60 product categories

317-815-0055 Publishers

Information

Bureau

BOTOX® | JUVEDERM® | KYBELLA® | SCULPTRA® LATISSE® | MICRONEEDLING | MEDICAL SKINCARE SERVICES

atCarmel.com / OCTOBER 2017 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 21

This summer, a few months after becoming an assistant golf pro at Woodland Country Club in Carmel, she decided to give the Indiana PGA Championship her best shot, as the only female in a field of more than 60 competitors.

Kelly’s 20 years of hard work and dedication towards her golf game paid off as she tied for second overall and qualified for the

In a world of change, our focus is steadfast.

2018 national PGA Professional Championship next June in Seaside, California.

“I was tied for the lead with four holes to go,” she says of the state PGA competition. “I didn’t realize how big of a deal it was until all the pros came up to me afterwards and were saying, ‘This is going to be the best experience you’ve ever had, so prepare for it and take it for all it’s worth.’”

Accolades and strong finishes have been a constant throughout Kelly’s playing career, including All-MidAmerican Conference honors for three years at Ball State as well as 2017 Indiana Section PGA Assistant of the Year. She attained PGA membership status last year and qualified for the 2016 national PGA Assistant Championship.

Kelly says the opportunity to compete at the national PGA Professional Championship next year validates her long-time commitment to the game of golf.

“I work very hard on my game,” she says. “I practice every day of the week, whether it’s for 15 minutes or for two hours depending on what I’ve got going on. To finally see a result from all that hard work is indescribable, honestly.”

Kelly plans to continue competing in tournaments in preparation for the national PGA Championship next June, while continuing to give lessons and serve as tournament director at Woodland under her assistant pro title.

317-261-1900 Not FDIC Insured

No Bank Guarantee

www.dmdcap.com May Lose Value

© 2017 Diamond Capital Management

22 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2017 / atCarmel.com

“I’m competitive by nature,” she says.

“I was a three-sport athlete in high school and I always want something to look forward to every week. I enjoy giving lessons to students of mine and helping out with running events, but there’s always that little competitive side of me where I want to test out all the hard work I put in for my game.”

We Create Better Spaces Superior Designs | Exceptional Service | Premier Quality Let us customize your space to help make life easier and more enjoyable.

Closets | Garages | Offices | Pantries | More Call for your Free Design & Estimate ($200 Value) AUTHORIZED DEALER

(317) 440 - 6964 | www.HoosierClosets.com

Life’s more fun when you can write your own soundtrack.

Getting older doesn’t mean you have to stop doing what you love. So we encourage our residents to keep on doing their thing while we take care of the rest.

Jo Anne, 80

Independent Living, Assisted Living, Transitional Memory Care, Memory Care

This feels like home.® CarmelSeniorLiving.com | (317) 973-4723 13390 N. Illinois Street | Carmel, IN 46032 A SPECTRUM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

CAR Community Newsletter Oct 2017

Back to school shopping is always better with food from the

Kolache Factory over 10 Kolaches under 250 calories 10% off every dozen ordered Full service espresso bar

BUY 1 KOLACHE GET 1 KOLACHE Of equal or lesser value

Excludes Specialty itmes such as Croissants and Polish Varities.

One coupon per customer. May not be duplicated or copied.

Cannot be combined with any other offer. Not valid for online ordering. Valid only at the Carmel location at 890 East 116th St. Offer expires 10/31/17. CM-0001.

Visited recently?

Review your experience on Facebook, Yelp or Trip Advisor.

Featuring a full service espresso, frappe and smoothie bar!

890 E. 116th Street Carmel, Indiana 46032 24 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2017 / atCarmel.com

Monday–Saturday 6 am–2 pm Sunday 7 am–2 pm

(317) 816-BAKE

INTRODUCING

MICRODERM INFUSION

CHEMICAL PEEL

This three-step treatment exfoliates, extracts and uses precision-timed hydration to deliver the most effective skin resurfacing results.

This is not your mom’s chemical peel. With the PCA Skin chemical peel there is little-to-no downtime. Walk out the door with a healthy glow.

™

Exclusively featuring

Great for all skin types | Visible and quick results | Lasting improvement for your skin

Treatments start at

100

$

*

BROAD RIPPLE (317) 253-5000

NOBLESVILLE (317) 770-4910

FISHERS (317)-577-4400

SOUTHPORT (317) 782-1400

HAMILTON TOWN CENTER (317)-776-2550

WEST CARMEL ZIONSVILLE (317)-873-3909

KEYSTONE AT THE CROSSING (317)846-8300

DISCLAIMER: *Offer good for first-time guests only. Treatments sessions vary in length but will always include at least 10 minutes for consultation, which occurs both pre and post service. Prices subject to change. Each Massage Envy location is independently owned and operated. Check your local franchised location for a list of services and offerings as some locations do not offer certain services/enhancements. Rates and services may vary by location. Additional taxes and fees may apply. Individual results may vary. Microderm InfusionTM/Chemical Peel treatments are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent diseases, illnesses, imbalances or disorders. Consult your physician/medical advisor as it is your responsibility to determine with your own physician whether these treatments are appropriate for you. These treatments should not be used as a substitute or in place of medical advice from your health professional. ©2017 Massage Envy Franchising, LLC.

TownePost.com / OCTOBER 2017 / INDY METRO

THE LEGACY OF THE 1987 PAN-AM GAMES INDIANAPOLIS CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EVENT Writer / Lynda Hedberg Thies Photos provided by the City of Indianapolis

The vision to utilize sports to revitalize downtown Indianapolis’ image was part of a strategic plan that started nearly 50 years ago. Unique opportunities along the way opened the door for the city of Indianapolis, which recently celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Pan American Games. The 1987 Pan Am Games not only were successfully produced by the city of Indianapolis but were the most successful in Olympic history and became the catalyst that established Indianapolis as the Amateur Sports Capitol of the World.

The Indianapolis Mayors Office and Parks and Recreation Department hosted a panel discussion in August to discuss the event and the impact it had on the city.

“The City That Pan Am Built: How Indy Became the Amateur Sports Capitol of the World” featured local business and community leaders that were instrumental in the 1987 Games. The panel discussion held at Garfield Park Arts Center, featured three prominent leaders on the Pan Am Games Indianapolis Organizing Committee knowns as PAX/I. Bill Benner, now Senior Vice President of the Indiana Pacers, was a sports reporter for the Indianapolis

Star back during the games, served as the moderator for the panel which included Ted Boehm, retired Indiana Supreme Court Justice and lawyer who helped launch many of the city’s premier sporting events and Mark Miles, President and CEO of Hulman & Company, the former President of the Pan Am Games. Susan Zurbuchen, Associate Professor and Chair of the Arts INDY METRO / OCTOBER 2017 / TownePost.com

Department at Butler University, was the coordinator of the 1987 Pan Am Games Arts Festival.

“The original idea was to use sports to rebuild the city’s image was born when Congress passed the Amateur Sports Act, which was intended to create sports governing bodies for every sport rather

than allowing a few entities to control all Olympic sports and that there be a governing body for each sport,” according to Boehm, whom Benner called a visionary. “The plan was to strategically make Indianapolis an attractive place to house their headquarters and also provide the facilities that would accommodate their sports. Indianapolis was at the right place at the right time to take advantage of this change in the infrastructure, and they got to work building facilities, the Natatorium, the track and field, a cycling track and continued to build a lot of facilities that a lot of cities simply did not have.”

The city created a sports commission in the late 1970s that would later become the Indiana Sports Corporation. This level of collaboration between civic and business leaders allowed the city’s common goal of reinventing its image to take place more efficiently.

This allowed them to host the 1982 Sports Festival, which gave the country a view into what Indianapolis was creating.

This was the key event which caught the attention of the U.S. Olympic Committee.

The city utilized 3,000 volunteers.

When the 1987 Pan American Games original host, Chile’ backed out and Ecuador had to decline due to a lack of financial resources, Indianapolis received the invitation to bid on the games.

Indianapolis was awarded the games, but had the daunting task of only having two

years to pull the event off.

Despite having only half the time to organize the games, the city thrived in its quest to lead the sporting industry.

They handled political challenges involving Fidel Castro, who threatened to boycott the games, they established a plan to offer not just national media coverage but one that allowed international media coverage, raised the necessary funds and created a diverse staff, which Miles stated was critical.

The organizing committee, known as PAXI, not only raised the $33 million dollars to host the event in under two years, but they saved money with the help

of 36,000 volunteers, and they already had all the facilities in place to host the event. They put themselves in the perfect position and they pulled it off beautifully on the world’s biggest stage.

In the past 30 years, the city has played host to multiple NCAA Regional Tournaments, Final Fours and the NCAA organization eventually relocated here.

Each event cemented the city’s ability to host bigger events, including the Super Bowl in 2012. Indianapolis capitalized on the success, and with each event, the city’s image gained momentum and became the clean, green and vibrant sports “Indiashow-place” city that it is today.

Commercial and Residential Tree Care, Lawn Care & Landscape services.

Expert Tree Removal Tree & Shrub Pruning/Trimming Tree & Plant Health Care Specialists Licensed Pest Control

Lawn Mowing, Edging & Maintenance Mulching & Bed Care Seasonal Flower Programs Landscape Design, Construction & Renovation

TownePost.com / OCTOBER 2017 / INDY METRO

317.298.8482 PingsTreeService.com

Save Now On Home Security Monitored by ADT ® the #1 security company in the U.S.

GREAT

LOW PRICE

ADT® 24/7 Monitored Home Security

24/7 monitoring provides peace of mind Yard sign and window decals help deter crime Instant connection to fire and emergency response May qualify for a homeowners insurance discount www.YourHomeMonitoring.com

MONITORING

PER MONTH

FREE HOME SECURITY SYSTEM 850

$

VALUE

FREE VISA GIFT CARD ®

FREE SECURITY SYSTEM

From Protect Your Home —$100 Value

At no cost to you for parts and activation— only a $99 installation fee and the purchase of alarm monitoring services. Termination fee applies. New customers only.

See offer details below.

FREE 15 DOOR/WINDOW SENSORS

FREE WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL —$129 Value

FREE DIGITAL CAMERA

—$645 VALUE!

LIMITED-TIME OFFER—CALL TODAY!

1-866-946-7913

ACCREDITED BUSINESS ®

When you upgrade to ADT Pulse® + Video

—$645 VALUE!

See all offer details below.

Ask about same-day installation!

A+

Offer Expires November 30, 2017

GIFT CARD: $100 Visa Gift Card fulfilled by Protect Your Home through third-party provider, Mpell, upon installation of a security system. Shipping and Handling Fee applies. SENSORS: Up to 15 sensors free for pre-wired homes or up to 7 wireless sensors free. No substitutions allowed.

Labor charges may apply. BASIC SYSTEM: $99 Parts and Install. 36-Month Monitoring Agreement required at $27.99 per month ($1,007.64). 24-Month Monitoring Agreement required at $27.99 per month ($671.76) for California. Offer applies to homeowners only. Basic system requires landline phone. Offer valid for new ADT Authorized Premier Provider customers only and not on purchases from ADT LLC. Cannot be combined with any other offer. The $27.99 Offer does not include Quality Service Plan (QSP), ADT’s Extended Limited Warranty. ADT Pulse: ADT Pulse Interactive Solutions Services (“ADT Pulse”), which help you manage your home environment and family lifestyle, require the purchase and/or activation of an ADT alarm system with monitored burglary service and a compatible computer, cell phone or PDA with Internet and email access.

These ADT Pulse services do not cover the operation or maintenance of any household equipment/systems that are connected to the ADT Pulse equipment. All ADT Pulse services are not available with the various levels of ADT Pulse. All ADT Pulse services may not be available in all geographic areas. You may be required to pay additional charges to purchase equipment required to utilize the ADT Pulse features you desire. ADT PULSE VIDEO: ADT Pulse Video installation starts at $399. 36-month monitoring contract required from ADT Pulse Video: $58.99 per month, ($2,123.64), including Quality Service Plan (QSP). GENERAL: For all offers, the form of payment must be by credit card or electronic charge to your checking or savings account, satisfactory credit history is required and termination fee applies. Local permit fees may be required. Certain restrictions may apply. Additional monitoring fees required for some services. For example, Burglary, Fire, Carbon Monoxide and Emergency Alert monitoring requires purchase and/or activation of an ADT security system with monitored Burglary, Fire, Carbon Monoxide and Emergency Alert devices and are an additional charge. Additional equipment may be purchased for an additional charge. Additional charges may apply in areas that require guard response service for municipal alarm verification. Prices subject to change. Prices may vary by market. Some insurance companies offer discounts on Homeowner’s Insurance. Please consult your insurance company. Photos are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the exact product/service actually provided. Licenses: AL-17-1104, AZ-ROC217517, AR-2008-0014, CA-ACO6320, CT-ELC.0193944-L5, FL-EC13003427, DC-602513000006, GA-LVA205395, ID-ELE-SC-39312, IL-127.001042, KY-City of Louisville: 483, LA-F1082, LA-F1914, LA-F1915, 225-960-6301, ME-LM50017382, MD-107-1626, MA-1355C, MI-3601205773, MN-TS01807, MS-15007958, MT-247, NV-68518, NJ-Burglar Alarm Business Lic. #34BF00021800, NM-353366, NY-Licensed by the N.Y.S. Dept. of State UID#12000317691, #12000286451, NC-1622-CSA, OH-53891446, OK-1048, OR-170997, Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor Registration Number: PA022999, RI-3582, TN-1520, TX-B13734, ACR-3492, UT-6422596-6501, VT-ES-2382, VA-115120, WA-602588694/PROTEYH934RS, WV-042433. 3750 Priority Way South Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46240 ©2017 DEFENDERS, Inc. dba Protect Your Home DF-TPN-HP-D2799-0917-V1

INDY METRO / OCTOBER 2017 / TownePost.com

Financing Available

317-550-3465

11/1/17

11/1/17

11/1/17

OCTOBER'S LUCKIEST ALIVE Gerald Miller SUBMIT YOUR STORY ONLINE AT TOWNEPOST.COM! If you are chosen, you'll win dinner for two at the Homestretch Steakhouse and $100 each in gambling comps.

You must be 21 years of age or older to participate.

DOUBLE THE TROUBLE, TWICE THE LUCK Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing

We’ve all had bad days, but Carmel resident Gerald Miller may well take the prize for the worst one yet. In fact, all his trouble happened in the span of just a few short hours back in October 1982.

Miller, 30 years old at the time, was on active duty in the Navy, stationed as a pharmacist on board the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy.

The aircraft carrier was undergoing refitting in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, when he made plans to go visit a friend in Norfolk. He hopped in his Chevy Vega and started down the road. Not five minutes into the trip, he noticed that an oncoming car traveling at high speeds wasn’t slowing down prior to the intersection. The hairs on the back of Miller’s neck stood on end as he quickly braced himself for the inevitable.

“I could see that the other driver wasn’t going to stop for the blinking red light and sure enough, she slammed into me, spinning my car so hard that it was turned in the opposite direction,” recalls Miller, who amazingly sustained no injuries. The same could not be said for his Chevy Vega, which was totaled.

After filling out the police report, Miller accompanied the tow truck driver to a local body shop.

“I got a good look at the gun and immediately handed over everything I had,” Miller says. That included his Quartz watch, his keys to the ship’s pharmacy, a master key to all medical spaces on the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy and his wallet, which had cash, his driver’s license, credit cards and military ID. Being wiped clean of all forms of identification proved to be Miller’s third disaster of the night as he had to find a way to prove he was the ship’s pharmacist, not a Soviet spy, to gain access to the ship. (Ultimately, his Division Officer personally identified and cleared him.)

“It was tricky because we were to be deployed to the Mediterranean in the next few days, and I had a lot of loose ends to tie up with the car and my identification prior to leaving,” Miller says. “Boy, that was a long night followed by a trying few days.”

Though Miller was single at the time, his wife of 33 years loves to have him recall the story for those who have never heard it.

“Honestly, my favorite time to share the details of that night is when I’m sitting with people who are complaining about what a rough day they’ve had,” Miller says. “I tell them, ‘Hey, I understand, but believe me, it could be worse.’”

“The driver was lowering the car down off the wrecker when suddenly two young masked men in their mid-20s ambushed us,” Miller says. “They hollered, ‘Get down on the ground!’ and then proceeded to clean out our pockets.”

Once they hear Miller’s wild and crazy tale, they tend to agree.

Nevertheless, Miller recognizes that although that night was one of the worst days of his life, it was also one of the luckiest.

Neither Miller nor the tow truck driver resisted when they saw one of the men was aiming a 38-special revolver at their faces.

“I’m lucky to be alive because I could have been killed twice in a matter of two hours,” Miller says. “After that fateful October evening, all subsequent reunions have felt sweeter.”

EXPIRES NOVEMBER 1, 2017

317-550-3327

Adam Hoffman is the owner of Big Hoffa’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que.

B I G H O F FA’ S S M O K E H O U S E B A R - B - Q U E I S A W E S T F I E L D FAV O R I T E Writer / Matt Keating Photographer / Jamie Sangar

Adam Hoffman, owner of Big Hoffa’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, Westfield, receives great satisfaction serving food people enjoy and keep coming back for.

“If complete strangers keep telling me they have been craving something they ate here before and can’t wait to eat it again, that’s a great feeling,” Hoffman says. “After that, they aren’t strangers anymore. They become our friends, and we can’t wait to see them again.”

Guests at Big Hoffa’s know Hoffman is meticulous about all his specialties, meals, sides, sandwiches and other food items.

Hoffman says he operated a traveling smokehouse on wheels for three years before starting Big Hoffa’s in Westfield in 2007.

“I really do get completely involved in everything we make here,” Hoffman says.

“I’ve also appreciated how our guests trust us to make the best meals possible.”

“I thought the time was right,” Hoffman says. “I spent a lot of time perfecting my ribs, barbecue sauces, sandwiches and other items and decided the time was right to open a restaurant in Westfield. I love this area, and I’ve been able to get people coming back for more.”

Hoffman, who is originally from Los Angeles, had friends on the west coast who would regularly devour his special ribs, pulled pork sandwiches and barbecue sauce. Hoffman credits Big Hoffa’s success to his They encouraged him to take his culinary loyal staff who create a fun atmosphere talents to the Midwest, so Hoffman moved for guests. to Indiana to cook his specialties. atCarmel.com / OCTOBER 2017 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 33

BAZAAR C H E R N O F F C O S M E T I C S U R G E O N S 1 2 TH A N N U A L

S u p p o r t i n g t h e S u r v i v o r s o f Vi o l e n c e F o u n d a t i o n

Thurs. Oct. 12, 2017 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM

ONE DAY ONLY

SHOP

Over 40 Vendors & More!

Giveaways, Education, & Special Offers

Balmoral House

10101 Hamilton Hills Lane Fishers, IN 46038 317.573.8899 ChernoffBazaar.com 34 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2017 / atCarmel.com

“I have a great staff, and that’s half the battle,” he says. “We have a pirate theme at Big Hoffa’s, and the staff enjoys it as much as the guests. There is a lot of pirate memorabilia here. The kids love it, and so do their parents, and all the adults. Barbecue started in the Caribbean, so we wanted to acknowledge that.”

Hoffman and his staff spend up to 25 to 30 hours cooking their pork and beef in a big smoker outside using firewood.

“The smoker really makes the pork and beef taste better,” Hoffman says.

“My smoked pork ribs are smoked for more than 12 hours and fall right off the bone.”

The delicious smell also whets the appetite.

“Our beef brisket is smoked for more than 30 hours, and the pork is smoked for almost 25 hours,” Hoffman adds.

“We put a lot of attention and detail to what we make. We want it to be perfect.”

Hoffman’s favorites include The Teriyaki Bowl, a Jasmine rice topped with your choice of any smoked meat and teriyaki sauce.

“Anything with rice is my favorite,” Hoffman says. “I also love The Butcher’s Bill.”

The Butcher’s Bill is a half pound chicken sandwich topped with Big Hoffa’s secret scurvy sauce, Mac and cheese, fries and ranch dressing on a garlic butter bun.

LOCATION

Phone

800 E. Main St. Westfield, IN 46704

317-867-0077

hours Closed Monday.

Tuesday - Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Noon - 8 p.m.

Hoffman also enjoys The Saigon Special, a pulled pork topped with spicy mayo, pickled vegetables (including onions, carrots and radishes, shredded pickles, cilantro and jalapeños, all atop a freshly baked French roll.

Customer favorites include The Buccaneer, Big Hoffa’s flagship sandwich, which is over a half pound of pork topped with coleslaw, fries and ranch dressing on a garlic butter bun.

Davey Jones, a creamy macaroni and cheese topped with pulled chicken and ranch dressing and Barbeque Sundae, brown sugar baked beans topped with your choice of any smoked meat and Barbeque sauce.

Other favorites include The Captain, a pulled chicken in a boat topped with creamy mac & cheese, fries, buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, The Hoffanator, seasoned fries topped with Mac & cheese, baked beans, pulled pork, Barbeque sauce and ranch dressing and The Amendment, a bed of Jazmine rice topped with beef brisket, teriyaki glaze, giardiniera, cilantro, onions and spicy mayo.

A wide variety of sandwiches, meals and sides are also available. Family meals include The Hungry Hoffa Meal, one full rack of ribs, one pound of any meat, two pounds of rib tips, two sides (pints) and six garlic butter rolls (which feeds four to six) and The Family Rib Meal, two full racks of ribs, two sides and six garlic butter rolls.

presented by

CEF Ghosts & Goblins 5k - 2k

Investing in Carmel Clay students since 1966

Saturday October 28, 2017 www.CarmelGhostRun.com For 5k/2k Registration Fees and other event information

Carmel High School Door 7

5k begins at 9:00am 2k begins at 9:00 following the start of the 5k

On-Site Registration, Packet Pickup

Carmel High School Door 7 Friday Oct. 27 4:30 - 8:00 pm • Saturday Oct. 28 7:00 - 8:00am

Deserts, ice cream and Little Hoffa Meals for the kids are also available. atCarmel.com / OCTOBER 2017 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 35

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: SHELFGENIE Carmel, IN 888-491-6191 shelfgenie.com/local/indiana

Writer / Suzanne Huntzinger

I dream of Genie. A genie that first keeps my pantry organized and, next, makes it easy for me to access items in my cabinet stashed way in the back. For my third wish, I’d love a system that gives me a little bonus space for new stuff.

Pick up your magic lamp and rub it, because Shelf Genie can grant that wish and more. Shelf Genie offers gliding drawer systems, racks and dividers to give you the most convenient and efficient storage solutions designed to put everything in reach. That means no more having to take everything out of the cabinet to reach the pretty serving trays in the back five minutes before company arrives.

Carmel franchisees, Rick and Laura Lyons, began granting cabinet, pantry and closet organization wishes eight years ago when they became local franchise owners of the national chain that started in 2000. Since then, they have transformed hundreds of kitchens and bathrooms around the city.

“We had a system installed in our new home and loved it so much, we decided to become franchisees,” says Rick, a former builder and contractor.

Each Shelf Genie system is made of high quality wood outfitted with a durable metal mechanism that’s guaranteed to hold 100 pounds. Shelf Genie products 36 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2017 / atCarmel.com

also come with a lifetime guarantee, so you’ll be glad you made your wish.

You can’t find Shelf Genie in stores. The systems, which are featured in popular national home design magazines like Woman’s Day and on websites like This Old House, are sold via private consultation. The Lyonses also feature their product at trade shows. They’ll be exhibiting at the upcoming Christmas Gift and Hobby Show November 8-12, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. You can find them in the West Pavilion.

But if you don’t have a chance to catch the Lyonses at a trade show, you can reach out to them via the Shelf Genie website. Shelfgenie.com will prompt you to enter your Indiana location and send your inquiry directly to Rick and Laura.

You can also dial Shelf Genie customer service at 877-434-3643, and they’ll send your inquiry to them. Once you’ve made contact, Rick and his designer, Kellie Rossman, will come right to your home and evaluate your needs.

Kellie puts her clients’ needs first, listening to their needs and carefully taking measurements. From there, she’ll design a custom system with the perfect height and depth of drawers or slide out shelves that’s personalized to fit your lifestyle. Rick and Kellie will give you an estimate on the spot so you can review and make a decision. The Shelf Genie product is such high quality and so customized, and the Lyonses can help you make it budget friendly.

“We don’t have to do all cabinets and closets at once,” Laura says. “We can make it work within your budget by taking it one space at a time.”

Take your first step in getting organized.

Check out shelfgenie.com/indiana to browse their products and get inspired. atCarmel.com / OCTOBER 2017 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 37

NEW GAME DAY BIG BITES MENU FISHERS

CARMEL WESTFIELD

9887 E 116th St FISHERS, IN 46037 (317) 577-2699

2430 EAST 146TH ST CARMEL, IN 46033 (317) 843-2666

$ 10 OFF

FREE

Buy One New Menu Item Get One

Big Bite Appetizer with Any Large Pizza Purchase

FREE

One Coupon Per Table - Cannot be combined.

Offer Expires 11/15/17

One Coupon Per Table - Cannot be combined.

Offer Expires 11/15/17

purchase of $30 or more during any football game

One Coupon Per Table - Cannot be combined.

Offer Expires 11/15/17

AMAZING LEATHER REPAIRS We Repair Pet Damage, Rips, Tears, Fading, Scrapes, Body Oil BEFORE

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

Re-Dye

AFTER AFTER

Rips and Tears

SAVE 10% ON ANY PROJECT With TowneClipper coupon only. Expires 11/1/2017.

fibrenew.com/imn 317-849-5000 38 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2017 / atCarmel.com

BEFORE

Seam Repair

MOBILE SERVICE

AFTER

Relax

& ENJOY YOUR TIME.

Here’s more of what you had in mind.

For more details

Call (317) 706-9000 lakecitybank.com/more

Drop in.

1

EARN UP TO

% .50 APY*

PREFERRED

MONEY MARKET

FOR 6 MONTHS & $500,000 MINIMUM BALANCE

* Based on the current APY (Annual Percentage Yield) of 1.00% on balances of $500,000 to $999,999 plus an additional 0.50% APY for first 6 months account is open. Other balance tiers earn an additional 0.50% APY for first 6 months account is open on the following standard APYs: 0.01% APY up to $5,000; 0.10% APY for $5,000-$49,999; 0.25% APY for $50,000-$99,999; 0.50% APY for $100,000-$499,999; 0.05% APY for $1,000,000 or more. APYs are effective as of 10/1/2017 and may change at any time without notice. Requires a minimum deposit of $5,000 with funds not currently on deposit with Lake City Bank. Fees could reduce earnings.

atCarmel.com / OCTOBER 2017 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 39

ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER

Don't Forget!

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE

PAID

Lebanon Junction, KY Permit No. 942