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Old Librarian, New Tricks | Derek Fisher

Cinnamon Sticks: Carmel Resident Brad Gehl Makes His Mark on Oklahoma State Golf Team | John Cinnamon

Novel Idea: Carmel Men at the Forefront of Shakeup in the Traditional Publishing World | Ann Craig-Cinnamon

Camp Bow Wow Lends a Helping Paw | Ann Craig-Cinnamon

Spring Break is Right Around the Corner | Ann Craig-Cinnamon

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ADDBAC Member Spotlight | Jennifer Alderman Carmel Goes to War | Ray Compton Business Spotlight: The Painting Edge | J. Andy Murphy

Player Pianos Have Come a Long Way, Baby! | Pat Carlini

The Engine That Powers the Greyhound Bus | Mark Morrow

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A Sharp Tale| Derek Fisher

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CCS School Safety: Carmel Clay School District Implements Response Plans to Keep Your Children Safer | Stephanie Carlson Curtis Event Calendar The Carmel Wayback Machine Now Playing at Carmel Public Library

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Welcome to the February issue of the Carmel Community Newsletter! In this month’s issue, we will introduce you to a trio of Carmel men who started a self-publishing book ﬁrm that is gaining national notice. It’s a look inside an industry that is shaking up the traditional publishing world and the local guys who are a part of it. Also in this issue, we begin the ﬁrst of an occasional series of stories featuring Carmel war veterans that we call “Carmel Goes to War.” It’s written by Ray Compton, a former journalist and longtime sports marketing person. In this month’s Cinnamon Sticks, John talks to a young golfer from Carmel who is now making a name for himself in one of the best college golf programs in America at Oklahoma State. Stephanie Curtis takes a look at security at Carmel schools in light of the recent school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. There has been an emergency plan in place for years in the Carmel Community School System, and administrators continue to prepare for the worst. Carmel High School’s basketball team is poised to have a great season, and sports beat columnist Mark Morrow takes a look at the player to watch. Derek Fisher visited recently with a very young Carmel octogenarian who travels the world and jumps out of airplanes. She’s written a book about her experiences that has a message for anybody who thinks they are too old to do something.

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We also begin our search this month for Carmel’s Mom of the Year. We have a great prize package for our winner including being featured on the cover of our May issue! Visit our website, www.atCarmel.com, to nominate the mom you think deserves the honor. We hope you enjoy this issue and that you will support our advertisers. As always, we are open to your ideas and suggestions. Ann & John Cinnamon

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Old Librarian, New Tricks | Derek Fisher

At 63, Marie Albertson packed up her things, pointed herself south and left her home of 40 years. At her destination, a new house awaited, but the rest was to be determined: There was no job lined up, and no real plan. “Can you imagine anything so dumb?!” Albertson asks rhetorically of the move. In retrospect, it was not at all dumb; it simply was the first in a long series of adventures for the Carmel resident and author. Albertson, now 80, recently penned a book, Old Librarians Never Die, They Jump Out of Airplanes. It is equal parts motivational tool, travelogue and autobiography, and tells an amazing woman’s equally amazing story. “I wrote it to encourage women to do adventurous things in their later lives,” Albertson said. “I wanted to tell women to not just grow old and retire – do the things you want to do.” Unequivocally, Albertson has done just that. 6

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An Illinois native, she was a homemaker and mother to four in Plymouth, Ind. Albertson enrolled in college at 47, attained a master’s degree at 60 and made that bold move to Hamilton County shortly thereafter. A stint at the Indiana State Library followed, and during seven years as a librarian, a passion for books and travel was born. “I read about so many places,” said Albertson. “Working around books fueled my desire, and at 70, I retired and declared I was going to visit all seven continents.” She succeeded. Albertson has walked on the Great Wall of China, swam with sea lions in the Galapagos, traversed the Sahara, pub-hopped in Ireland, tree-surfed in Australia and so much more. What is more, according to Albertson, is a truth she discovered to be bigger than any tangible port of call. “I have found, no matter where you are, people are just trying to get along and live day by day, in their own way,” she said.

Adding to the richness of her experiences is Albertson’s foremost travel rule: Do it alone. “That makes it more adventurous,” she said of her edict. “I always travel alone, and then meet up with a group and make friends. I’ve had some interesting roommates.” She insists it can be easier than you think to see the places you’ve only dreamt of, while not draining your bank account. Albertson adds there are many places to see close by. “I don’t have a lot of money, but I’ve found that you can get to places you want to go on a budget,” Albertson said. “There are lots of things to do right here in Indiana.” Authoring a book on her exploits, and their underlying motivations, was a natural step. “It was an adventure in itself,” Albertson said of the writing process. “I was in a program where you write every morning, not worrying about punctuation or grammar – you just put down thoughts. I had so much saved up from my travels, it wasn’t hard.” In her charmingly humble manner,

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Albertson says the response to the book has been good thus far, and she just may have enough tales for a second volume: “I’m saving my money to go on a safari right now,” she said. As incredible as her travels have been, the idea there is time left for all of us is paramount in the book. “I’ve been late in life at everything,” said Albertson. “I wanted to convey you’re never too old and it’s never too late. I live by three c’s: curiosity, challenge and change. Find something you don’t know, and dig into it. Find a challenge, and meet it.” Albertson has yet to duck a challenge.

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Carmel Resident Brad Gehl Makes His Mark on Oklahoma State Golf Team | John Cinnamon

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PGA Tour star Rickie Fowler has 433,344 followers on Twitter. But maybe only a handful of those 400,000+ can communicate with him anytime they want in more than 140 characters. One of them is 21-year-old Carmel resident Brad Gehl. Although Gehl didn’t actually play on the same Oklahoma State University golf team as Fowler (Fowler turned pro in 2009, the same year Gehl entered OSU), he counts the Tour young gun as a friend. Gehl says the current and former members of the Oklahoma State golf team are more like a family. And that’s what drew the 2009 Cathedral graduate to the OSU program. “It’s everything to do with the people there,” says Gehl, explaining why he chose Oklahoma State over Indiana University, Purdue University and the University of Louisville. Oklahoma State has a reputation for having a world-class golf program that has produced 10 national championships and a state-of-the-art golf complex with all the latest technological bells and whistles you can imagine. But it was more than that for Gehl. “All of the ‘stuff’ is nice,” he says, “but it’s not important.” He ﬁnds more value in the camaraderie of his teammates and the drive and direction of his coaches. “I knew the environment out there was conducive to what I wanted moving forward,” says the third-year OSU Cowboy walk-on.

family and to the support of the staff at Crooked Stick. The BMW Championship, played at Crooked Stick last September, was named the PGA Tour’s Tournament of the Year. “That’s something that got to me. That makes me so proud,” says a beaming Gehl of his home course. Did Gehl offer any of his intimate knowledge of the course to his friend Rickie Fowler when the Tour came to town? “We talked,” he says. “But I’m still in college. Rickie’s on tour.” Gehl explained that as a tour pro, Fowler has a different way of looking at a course and seeing things that even an everyday player at the club doesn’t see. “So if anything,” Gehl continues, “next time I play I’ll be asking him a couple questions.” Brad Gehl hopes to be on the PGA tour himself one day, supporting his home club with the Crooked Stick logo on his bag. And with a PGA Tour return to Crooked Stick a strong possibility, Gehl may have the opportunity to put his course knowledge to the real test.

Golf has been in Brad Gehl’s blood from an early age. His mother, Liz, played collegiate golf at San Jose State. The family home, situated on the back nine at Crooked Stick Golf Club, has a basement that is a golfer’s dream, featuring an indoor driving range. Countless rounds as a member at John Cinnamon is a 25-year radio broadcast veteran and is currentCrooked Stick clearly honed young Gehl’s talent, as he helped ly the publisher of the Carmel Community Newsletter and atCarmel. lead Cathedral to the 2008 Indiana Boys High School Golf com. He and his wife Ann have traveled extensively and in their Championship. We was also his team’s Most Valuable Golfer travels, John has had the opportunity to play iconic courses like in 2009. Pebble Beach, TPC Sawgrass, and The Old Course at St. Andrews. Read more of John’s musings on golf at www.IndianaGolfOnline.wordpress.com. Gehl credits much of his golf success to the support of his FEBRUARY 2013

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nce upon a time there were three guys from Carmel who decided to start a self-publishing book company. They published over 4000 books and lived happily ever after. The end.

readability and things along those lines and covers also. Caring about the marketplace and what you put into it rather than just trying to get it done as quickly as possible and stamp it out on a template”.

Dog Ear also stands out because they do everything here in the Actually, it’s only the beginning of the story because the U.S. Of the hundreds of publishing companies in the country phenomenon that is self publishing is now making major today, they proudly trumpet that Dog Ear is 1 of only 3 or 4 that inroads into upending the traditional book publishing world and are completely based in the U.S. locally-based Dog Ear Publishing is at the heart of it. Dog Ear was founded by Ray Robinson, Alan Harris and Miles Nelson, The traditional publishing industry has struggled in recent years. three people with unlikely backgrounds to end up in publishing. This was either caused by the boom in self publishing or the Robinson started out as a Geologist and then realized there self publishing world has been the beneficiary, but in either wasn’t any money in it. So he and his friend Harris, who had case there has been a lot of consolidation with big companies aspired to be a biologist and astronomer, applied for jobs at a gobbling each other up and sending more and more of their Waldenbooks store at a mall in Akron, Ohio. Before it was over, functions offshore to places like India, China and the Phillipines, they were working in Waldenbooks’ front office as buyers. That leaving what Robinson calls just a marketing shell in the U.S. was followed by stints at MacMillan Publishing and Prentiss He goes on to say that pressure from online booksellers and Hall Pearson before they figured out they were clever enough lower prices have caused the publishing giants to only look for to start their own production company. The plan worked fine best sellers. “It’s harder and harder to get shelf space. Fewer and until book publishers started sending fewer books are in bookstores; fewer production overseas. Again reinventing and fewer books sell at the quantity that Of the hundreds of publishing themselves, they teamed up with Nelson, sustain the traditional model. But with companies in the country today, who was a printer in Indianapolis and self publishing, with a good product they proudly trumpet that Dog was one of their clients. Over lunch one in the market you can be successful Ear is 1 of only 3 or 4 that are day at Panera Bread, Dog Ear Publishing with 3 or 400 books. They’ve made completely based in the U.S. was born. That was 2004 and they their investment back already. And if haven’t looked back since. you sell 5000 books, you’re ecstatic. If you sell 10,000 books, you are now selling crazy amounts. In There’s lots of competition, most notably from just down the the traditional industry, the average book doesn’t sell more than road in Bloomington where self publishing giant Authorhouse 2500 units. 90% of the books in the traditional marketplace sell is headquartered. In fact, they met with Authorhouse early on under 3000 units”. He adds that it is amazing how few people out about being an overflow resource for them. On the drive back, there are in charge of these decisions. Maybe 100 people in the the three men decided they could do it better and in a more custom manner. About that Robinson says “They’re McDonald’s; entire industry determine what everybody sees on the bookstore shelf. And those people are risk averse. we’re a small independent company. We can do it better and different. We can’t mass produce. We can’t say we’re going to That leaves many people turning to self publishing which is use the same template for all 10,000 authors. We can do 3, 4, 500 authors.” Nelson adds, “The industry has changed a lot since now much more widely accepted by critics, reviewers and even traditional publishers as a legitimate entrée into the publishing then. And so we’re producing much faster. When we first started it was kind of all about the printed book. Now we like to say, you world as opposed to the “vanity” publishing rap that it used to get. You can “backdoor” your way in by paying to publish your have this creation which is the book and what vehicle do you book yourself, doing the marketing and then getting the attention want to use to share it with your audience? It could be a printed book, it could be paperback or hardcover; it could be an ebook; it of the traditional publisher once it sells enough copies. Getting it up on Amazon is a breeze, making it available to tens of millions could be an audio book. Audio books are cool again”. of people. Differentiating themselves from the competition is easy since Robinson says the barrier to entry really isn’t very large. “If you they are a small hands-on boutique shop. Harris says “it’s think about what an author invests in time and heart to write someone thinking about their book and the interior, not just their book. And it may sound glib from this side of the desk, but a machine that’s just running pages; that someone is actually for 1000 bucks, 2000 bucks, $3500 you are in the market and if looking at the pages to make sure the pages look nice for february 2013

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Their authors are a very diverse group including a couple of NFL players, a broadway actress, the LBJ library and movie producer Michael Mandaville. Their most successful authors are those with niches like medical and how to books. For instance, their Indeed, Dog Ear has had authors publish with them who went on biggest selling author is a physical therapist who writes books to be published by the big traditional publishing houses and then about repairing damaged rotator cuffs. They’ve also had some come back to them again for later books when they found that authors who were a bit odd, to say the least. There’s the hermit they can make more money self publishing because they have from California, the founders of a religion about Atlantis, and more control over their own product. the woman who called them to publish her book because God wrote their phone number on her mirror in steam. They’ve had authors murdered, jailed and they’ve been subpoenaed. But Robinson says they P r i v a t e B a n k i n g are having a ball, “It has been crazy fun. We’ve met with some of the strangest, weirdest, insanest, and most fun authors you could ever meet. They have UFO’s in their basements and new religions. You might have a crazy book but at least it will look good. They have a good time talking about it because crazy people are truly earnest and excited about talking about their product”. And there’s no censorship at Dog Ear unless it’s porn or hate adds Nelson, “If we’re going to be on our You’ve accomplished a lot in life. Clearly, you’ve earned soapbox that everyone deserves the right your success, along with the highest level of service we to be published, then we can’t really just have to offer. At The National Bank of Indianapolis, arbitrarily start picking and choosing”. you go through the editing process, the design process , you got a great website, you have every chance to be successful as any book published by any traditional publisher”.

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As for the future, they predict more constriction on the traditional publishing side but more surging in the independent market. Robinson says they struggle with their goals all the time. “What we realized over the last few years is that we should begin to focus on authors who have either a platform or a desire to see their book as part of their business plan. So we’ve kind of focused ourselves more on speakers, people who have a platform, people who want to use their book as a tool or people who really want to get out there and partner in marketing their book and create something in the marketplace as opposed to just putting Grandma’s memoirs on paper”. It’s often said that everybody has at least one good book in them and Nelson strongly agrees, “Life is one great big adventure, and as participants, that gives each and every one of us a great deal of material to work with. Unfortunately, not everyone is gifted with great story-telling abilities. But, that’s where a great editor comes in handy”. If you think you’ve got the makings of the next great American novel, you have the opportunity that authors in the past didn’t have to get it to the market. Robinson says it’s well worth the effort. “The moment you have that book in your hand, you open that box and you smell paper, you smell cover and laminate and all that stuff, it is insane”. Ann Craig-Cinnamon is a 30-year radio and television broadcast veteran. Ann is the Publisher of the Carmel Community Newsletter, a writer , travel speaker and author of “Walking Naked in Tehran.”

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In the interest of full disclosure, I should tell you that I recently published a book with Dog Ear Publishing myself. I had not heard of the company until they were recommended to me by a large East Coast publicity firm. The fact that they are local was a plus as I certainly liked the idea of supporting a local company. My experience has been a good and painless one. I thought they would make an interesting story as well since self publishing has become a phenomenon that is shaking up the publishing world and Dog Ear is a small local company that is earning a national reputation. My book is a memoir of the year and a half that I lived in Tehran, Iran back in 1975 and 1976 when I was a newlywed teenager. The title is “Walking Naked in Tehran” and comes from the recurring nightmare that I had for many years that I was naked walking down a major boulevard in Tehran. Sounds ripe for analysis, right? It took three years to write it, which was longer than my actual time in Tehran. Writing it was a journey in itself. When you write something like this, it’s not just about recounting things that happened to you, it’s about putting them in perspective; figuring out where they fit in your life. You inevitably do a lot of self analysis. I did not enjoy my time in Iran and so the memories were not necessarily good ones. Or at least that’s what I thought when I started writing the book. In the end, I discovered that I had a lot of very good memories and I realized how important that time in my life was to me and to whom I became. I revisited ghosts, exorcised some demons, and found myself nostalgic for a period in my life that was, at best, difficult. All in all, it was a wonderful and fulfilling experience. And so, I would strongly encourage anyone with a story to tell to do it. Write it down. It’s cathartic and helps to put so many things in perspective. Walking Naked in Tehran is a glimpse into life in Iran, a country that has been closed off to much of the world for years but has played such a big role on the world stage. It’s available everywhere including Amazon, Barnes & Noble and all ebook formats. Be watching for book signings and more news here in the Carmel Community Newsletter! | Ann Craig-Cinnamon february 2013

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Camp Bow Wow Lends a Helping Paw | Ann Craig-Cinnamon Camp Bow Wow® is a great place to park your pooch for the day or even for an extended camping visit while you vacation, but what you may not know is that they also have a foundation called Bow Wow Buddies that does a lot of great charitable work. Their most recent initiative involves fundraising to send Specially Trained Therapy dogs to Newtown, Connecticut, the site of the devastating school shooting on December 14th that took the lives of 20 elementary school children and several adults. They are calling the fundraiser “Scout’s Angels” and are planning for the animals to actually live in the Newtown community for many years. The hope is that the dogs will provide help to trained therapists in the schools, with ﬁrst responders and at events with the families who lost loved ones in the tragedy. They will be accompanied by therapists from the world-renowned Institute for Human-Animal Connection at the University of Denver. Other programs have involved raising money for Operation Freedom Tail which provides training therapy or assistance dogs for veterans who return home from service with disabilities. Camp Bow Wow also is involved in remodeling pet shelters, canine cancer research and many other efforts on a national basis. In Carmel, Camp Bow Wow helps with providing shelter and ﬁnding homes for homeless dogs through its foster pet program. Owners Michele Alexander and her sister, Lisa Beals, and daughter Lauren Alexander, assist in transporting dogs that are marked for euthanasia to new homes across the country. Michele says they enjoy their involvement with rescue animals. “One thing that we’ve noticed is that some of our clients will come in with dogs that they have rescued. It’s always a big concern because they feel like they’re a rescue dog and they’ve been through a lot. And sometimes they get concerned about bringing them in for play, but it’s really actually very therapeutic and good for them because they get to learn that they can trust people again and they also get the socialization”. Michele emphasizes that Camp Bow Wow is all about the dogs whether it be a Camper who has the freedom to play all day or a dog that needs a home. You can contribute to the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation at their website, www.bowwowbuddies.com. 14

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SPRING BREAk is right around the corner!

| Ann Craig-Cinnamon

he last of the decorations are down, the wrapping paper and presents are put away, and now you can fully concentrate on your next big event on the calendar: Spring Break! That’s right; it’s less than three months away and not too soon to start planning. Half the battle is deciding where to go and your wallet often dictates that. There are many choices both near and far.

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Let’s start with far. Florida is popular with Hoosiers, whether it is the Atlantic or Gulf side. Disney is a traditionally great Spring Break destination and has a few new things to offer in 2013 including the expansion of Fantasyland and the opening of the Art of Animation Resort. Florida

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Cruises are a wonderful economical way to take the whole family on vacation, but Spring Break does book up fast. There are few better bargains than a cruise. For one price, you get your accommodations, unbelievable food, and entertainment, not to mention all those fun ports of call. I always say that cruising is great because you unpack once and wake up somewhere new every day! There are more ports than ever to sail from, many of them within driving distance. Several cruise lines sail from New Orleans, which is a fun city to visit in itself. Depart from Charleston, New York City, or Baltimore, which is only 600 miles from Indy. Galveston, Texas is a relatively new, but growing port. Of course, there are all the Florida ports including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Port Canaveral. Some cruises leave from San Juan, Puerto Rico. You can choose from three to 12 night cruises with hundreds of different itineraries. An Eastern Caribbean cruise takes you to the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, San Juan, and St. Maarten. Western Caribbean itineraries visit Mexico, Grand Cayman, Belize, Honduras, and Jamaica. While Southern Caribbean cruises visit Barbados, Aruba, St. Lucia, Grenada and other exotic ports of call farther south.

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All-inclusive resorts can also be a nice way to go. One of our favorite family trips was to a beautiful resort in Costa Rica, which is a very popular place to visit now.

CLOSE TO HOME

If you are thinking that somewhere closer to home is in order for 2013, there are fun cities to visit within driving distance. Chicago with its excellent museums and Cincinnati, which also has lots to offer, were recently included in Lonely Planet’s Top 10 U.S. Travel Destinations. Just to the south is Louisville, which has become a museum city in its own right. A little farther south on I-65 gets you to Nashville or you can head a bit east to Pigeon Forge and stay in the Smoky Mountains. St. Louis is fun and is less than four hours west of us by car. Or just stay home and get to know Indy! We have the Children’s Museum, the Zoo, and The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, to mention just a few. If you haven’t spent time seeing the sites here, Spring Break might be a great time to do it. february 2013

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Happy Dog Hotel and Spa Happy Dog Hotel and Spa is Carmel’s new kid on the block. Owner Beverly Schroeder followed her dream, opening the doors in December of 2011. Since then business has boomed: 1,500 tail-wagging clients and counting. Happy Dog offers hotel (Beverly jokes that the K word is banned), daycare, and professional grooming services that include some spa specials that would make Kim Kardashian jealous—yet Beverly points out that their services cost the same or less than competitors. What Happy Dog excels at is customizing care for their “guests.” “We know all the guests really well and pay attention to the things their owners share with us about them,” Beverly said. An exceptional staff of 25 are all dog lovers, and the three professional groomers have over 10 years of experience each. Happy Dog uses only natural shampoos and products. Owners can also create customized packages that include extras like a massage, the Muttini (a chicken drink with a rawhide swizzle stick), or a blueberry facial. Located right on the Monon, Happy Dog’s motto is “Happy dog, happy you!” They also carry specialty retail products including doggy attire, treats, toys, and some grooming supplies and balms. Make a reservation by phone or online at www. happydoghotelandspa.com.

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Joe’s Butcher Shop and Fish Market Owner Joe Lazzara is an integral part of the Carmel community, having been in business for seven years. His goal is to serve the customer by providing a high quality product with personal attention for each customer. What many people forget is that Joe’s is also a fresh fish market. He flies in fresh fish five days a week from all over the country. “We go through about 600 to 800 pounds of fresh fish each week,” he said. His seafood is MSC certified (Marine Stewardship Council), and Joe follows the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program for sustainability. Joe also orders specialty food items every day, especially for those from other cultures who can’t find foods they’re accustomed to eating. Another treat is Joe’s holiday turkeys. Joe’s actually raises about 1,100 of their own free-range turkeys in Ohio for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and they are antibiotic and hormone free. In addition, you’ll find a variety of gourmet food, cheese, wine, marinades, and seasonings at Joes. Whether you’re looking for a juicy steak or some fresh mahimahi you’ll find it here, served with a smile. 111 West Main Street, Carmel, Ind. . Phone: 317-846-8877 . joesbutchershop.com 16

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manager Rachel Johnson describe their lines as having urban sensibility with an out-of-the box style. “They’re very wearable items that don’t date quickly and have a little bit of soul,” Rachel said. Or, as Peg said succinctly, “A lot of funky pieces you won’t find anywhere else.” BeDazzling’s strength lies in its eclectic, diverse selection of clothing in sizes from small to 3X, appealing to all ages. They carry a comprehensive cocktail and formalwear line, lifestyle line (day-to-night), career, and everyday. You’ll find new, resale, vintage, and handcrafted items, including exclusive lines. Rachel has her roots in the LA fashion design world, but has transitioned into styling. She assembles complete outfits for her clients and can also alter and redesign or custom design clothing.

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CArmel goEs tO waR Occasional Series about Carmel War Veterans | Ray Compton The slogan on the baseball cap summarizes where Tom Blandford is with his life after 65 years. Life Is Good, reads the script. For Blandford, life is good now days. Especially after personally coming to grips with his combat duty in the Vietnam War several years ago. Particularly after winning a battle against leukemia a few years past. And life has taken another swing upward as he continues his most recent tour of duty as the Post Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10003 in Carmel. “All of us associated with the VFW believe we are making a difference in the community and with our military families,” said Blandford. “It makes you feel good about life when you are doing positive things for deserving people.” And making a difference inside community and with former military members is a top priority for the VFW, which globally has over 2 million members and more than 10,000 posts. The VFW mission statement believes in enhancing pride in service; supporting efforts to ﬁnd the causes of treating illnesses afﬂicting veterans; perpetuating core American values; improving the quality of life in community; bolstering national defense and enjoying the company of other veterans. Blandford and the 525 members of Post 10003 have tackled those objectives.

later, the 220 guardsmen were sent to Vietnam, becoming the only National Guard unit in America to serve in infantry duty in the southeast Asian war. The unit suffered the loss of four soldiers to military action and two others in a helicopter accident. For Blandford, there was another internal defeat after he returned to Indianapolis. “I wanted to forget the past,” Blandford recalled. “I had no interest in remembering the war or what all of us went through. I didn’t need to be associated with a veterans group. But eventually I began to gain appreciation and I wanted to help other veterans.” The first step of acceptance of his Vietnam experience came at age 55. He got a tattoo on his right arm, honoring the Ranger Airborne 151st Infantry, Company D. “I am very glad that the country is so supportive of us now,” said Blandford, a graduate of IUPUI. Three years ago, the members of Post 10003 took a major leap. They moved from the downtown location to the Carmel site on Old Meridian Street. The commander admits there are challenges ahead. With each passing year, more World War II veterans depart. And all service organizations are struggling in connecting with younger generations. “You want to stay relevant,” he admitted. The post and its leader are meeting the challenges head on. They continue to become involved with community activities (parade appearances, donations to police and fire organizations, etc.) and recruit new members, provide advice and support to veterans and their families and are willing to pursue financial assistance for soldiers from all wars, including Iraqi and Afghanistan. “You feel compassion when you see veterans having difficulties after war, no matter what Ray Compton is a former their age is. What you journalist and longtime get in war applies to all sports marketing warriors. We are here to professional. help.”

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| J. Andy Murphy . Photos by Brian Brosmer Paint is, in so many ways, the fabric of life that we may not always appreciate until the time comes to make home or business improvements. No one knows the painting profession better than Todd Cartmel, owner of The Painting Edge, which has been in operation since 1996. His journey to starting his own painting company began at an early age with stepping stones to success through experience gained as a teenager. “I learned how to paint when I was in high school working for a local company that was willing to give a young kid a chance. I painted during the summer months, weekends, and on holiday breaks for 2 years and then was accepted to Indiana University. I majored in Business Entrepreneurship which gave me a solid foundation leg up to one day start my own company. During my ﬁrst summer break from college, I landed a job as a crew supervisor to oversee and work along side 4 of their company employees. I was able to interact with customers on a daily basis in this position. It gave me insight and experience that eventually allowed me to take the plunge into starting my own company (The Painting Edge) with the support of my father,” Todd said. Todd is a perfect example of someone who learned his craft from the ground up, working with professionals who showed him the right way to be a painter and a boss. When you listen to his story, you know the effort he put into his company and why he gained customers by word of mouth and an effective, low-budget advertising campaign to attract new clients. “The Painting Edge is more than just a painting company. Today, we are a full-service painting, drywall, and staining company as well. Our interior painting and drywall operates year round, while our exterior services run from March 1

through the middle of December. We also have cross services with several general contractors that use us for remodels and basement finishes,” he adds. So how has paint changed over the years? “Paint technology has come a very long way since I first started my company 17 years ago. Oil-based paint then was considered the best paint to use for both interior and exterior. Latex/acrylic paint kept getting better and better, but eventually oil paint became a dinosaur because of the smell and slow dry times. It was finally banned because it was bad for the environment. Acrylics today are amazing, especially on the exterior. Today, I can guarantee that my exterior painting job will last 8 to 10 years with a one-coat application. Technology has made this possible,” he said. Todd is certainly a shining example of someone who found his calling early in life and is a well-qualified professional who stands behind his services. So if you are in the market for a painting professional or even have questions about paint, The Painting Edge should be your first call. Tips from the Painting Edge in choosing a paint color: 1) Pick a co lor that yo u really lik your decor e with in mind.

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Player Pianos have come a long way, baby! | Pat Carlini You might say they are not your grandmother’s player piano, anymore! Today’s player pianos have come a long, long way since the days of the “roller piano,” powered by foot-pedals or a handcrank, and controlled by a pinned cylinder which resembles a rolling pin the size of a tree trunk. These new instruments have now become state-of-the-art, audio/visual home entertainment systems. The latest technology uses Apple’s iPad to control the player, allowing the user to control it from all over the home. One piano on the showroom ﬂoor of Piano Solutions in Carmel with this new technology is The Ritmuller R8 Piano plays which can play songs from all of

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your favorite artists—old and new —and with some songs your favorite artist can be singing along! (Is that Billy Joel in your living room?) Owner Greg Durthaler says there seems to be a renewed interest in player pianos now that even teenagers can get their favorite songs to play on the piano.

So whether you are a budding musician or, simply enjoy the sound of a piano, today’s technology makes it easier than ever to make beautiful music in your own home! Contact Greg Durthaler at Piano Solutions at www.PianoSolutions.net or call 317-582-1946.

“This latest system basically taps into any wireless device such as laptops and smart phones,” says Greg. “Kids love it as much as adults” The Yamaha Disklavier is also another popular choice when it comes to Player pianos where you can even record and play back your own music.

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ringing out, and I just shake my head and laugh. It’s pretty unreal. Really unreal. I play to win….and that’s all I’m thinking about, plus helping to get the other guys involved in our offense.‘’ Just like the way he leads the Greyhounds on the floor, he’s the leader off of it, too. When you walk through the Carmel doors to the dressing room, on the door are these words: "Enter with the heart of a champion.‘’ “When we moved him up to varsity as a sophomore, he made our team better. Last year with Michael at the point we won state,‘’ Carmel coach Scott Heady said. "I’ve seen lots of point guards….I’ve been saying for three seasons now than he’s among the best, if not the best. I can’t imagine anyone better…,and I certainly would not trade him for anyone else. Michael is a winner. When you talk about a winner, you’re talking about Michael. He really does have the heart of a champion. I just don’t think he’s ever really received the recognition he deserves.‘’

| Mark Morrow armel’s Michael Volovic is simply DA MAN, a phrase that’s often heard at sports events, or wherever fans gather to talk about sports and extraordinary high school athletes.

He’s also the only student-athlete in the same role back from last year’s Class 4A state championship team. And, quite frankly, he’s arguably the top point guard and one of the better all-around backcourt performers in the state.

Coach Heady likes the ball in the hands of his 5-10 spark plug guard. When he draws fouls and gets to the free-throw line, the opposing team usually pays big time. Michael shoots 93.33 percent from the charity stripe. He shoots 49.4 from the field (48.2 on 2s, 52.2 on 3s). And, amazingly, he only takes around 11 shots per game while averaging 17 points. He also averages 5.3 assists and 2.0 steals.

Michael Volovic likes his role. Even though, like his team, he has an especially BIG target on his back.

Michael said he’s yet to have a Div. I school offer him a scholarship. He said he might even try and walk on at Butler. "I like coach Stevens (Brad), the school and the program,‘’ Michael said. "I know I can play, and it would be great to stay close to home. When he leaves Carmel, Michael Volovic said he just wants to be known as a leader. He’d also like to be able to say he was a member of the Indiana All-Stars. "But,‘’ I would rather our senior class be remembered, rather than myself,’’ he said in a serious tone. "I’m all about team. My team comes first. Anything else, well, if it’s meant for me, then so be it… it might happen…and, if so, it would be nice.‘’

That’s quite a testament to his ability and the talent and leadership he brings to his team.

“Like, maybe a second straight state basketball championship, something Carmel has not done?’’ he was asked.

When he brings the ball up the floor and the opposing student body boos him, he doesn’t flinch. He takes it all in stride, and though he said he doesn’t hear them, you can’t help but think he tries to add an exclamation point to his play….whether he’s driving and scoring, shooting the outside shot, or making one of his standard eye-popping passes for an assist. The boos can be deafening, at times.

“Exactly….if we can get out of a very tough sectional again (the sectional is Feb. 26, March 1-2 at Carmel), then anything is possible. It’s great that it’ll be played at our place,‘’ said Michael. "We were No. 1 after last season, and we’ve been ranked No. 1 this season. We’d like to finish No. 1 again... in the end. I mean, another state title would be quite a legacy.’’

He’s not very well liked by the student bodies waiting to oppose him….but he’s certainly respected by the opposition’s players and coaches. Only good players are booed….and, yeah, he’s booed a lot.

“I really don’t hear all of that stuff once I’m playing my game,‘’ he said. ’’I’m just so into what I need to do; I’m very focused. I’ve seen film after games where the boos we’re

Mark Morrow owns and operates Hamilton County Sports Daily (www.hcsportsdaily.com), the only all-sports website in Hamilton County.

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| Derek Fisher ick Sharp, quite simply, is synonymous with Carmel. He has called it home for two-plus decades, has served 10 years on its common council and is in his third stint as president of that group.

His name was at the forefront of Carmel’s recent budgetary crisis; one scarcely could pick up a regional publication last fall and not see his name. The specious conclusion is Sharp’s civic ubiquity is a result of his governmental endeavors. That is but half the story. “I love this community,” Sharp said. “And I really like government, but don’t care for politics that much. Unfortunately, you can’t get one without the other.” It is the kind of transparent statement that provides insight into just why Sharp’s tale goes far beyond red tape and rubber stamps.

“I come from a middle-class background,” he said. “I’ve had a job since age 11. The [winter] jobs were typical: bagging groceries. The summer was when you looked to make the money.”

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Sharp attended seminary for one year, but subsequently enrolled at the University of Florida. While there, he was elected president of the student senate and took a job running a small apartment community. Then, near the end of his college career, he was offered a job on a political campaign staff in Tallahassee, Fla.

“I believe in grabbing all you can. You only have one shot. Don’t waste it.”

The tale begins in Hollywood, Fla. It is there he was raised, and a strong foundation of character was instilled within. Coupled with myriad life experiences, the foundation enables Sharp to be the kind of everyman that allows for omnipresence in the community today.

Sharp found more than dollars during his south Florida summers; there was the pencil-printing press: “Too much pressure will crack the pencil,” he warned. “I didn’t prove to be that adept.” There was the steelyard: “Three of us were moving a bundle, and heard a creak,” recalled Sharp. “One guy yelled, ‘Get out!’ as it fell. Would have killed us all.” And, there was the psychiatric hospital: “I was administering Thorazine to an agitated patient and slipped on a puddle of urine,” said the present-day commercial laundry equipment salesman. “I broke my arm, but was on leave for the holidays. It worked out.”

Unfortunately, he was 10 quarter-hours of French shy of his degree. “It didn’t hurt, career-wise,” he said. “I got the education; I just didn’t get the proof.” Having decided politics was not for him, Sharp then took a second property management job – at a 444-unit, 14-story high rise on Miami Beach, no less. “Little different than what I was used to,” Sharp deadpanned. “I was hired because of real-world experience I got running the student senate. You never know how things will work out.”

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From there, Sharp experienced property management from its peaks before moving his wife, Indianapolis native Susan, and their oldest daughter to Carmel to join his father-in-law’s company. Though his title has changed a few times, Sharp generally has worked for the same company since that 1992 move.

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And, he has made Carmel his home. He has grown roots not only as a citizen, neighbor and employee, but as an actor in local theater. Sharp counts cooking, biking, reading, tie collecting and photography among his passions, but it is theater that most connects him with his city. “Show me another endeavor in which a 53- and a 13-year-old can be equals,” said the father of three. “Kids run up to me and ask how I’m doing, because we’ve been on stage together. It’s such a democratic process.” Private-sector exploits notwithstanding, Sharp does ponder his future political agenda: He won’t again run for the council presidency, but notably, he does not exclude a mayoral campaign.

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“I wouldn’t rule that out,” he said. “I’d like to remain involved, so I’ll see where my talents ﬁt. I have a little life left in me.” That life already has seen much, including a recent resolution to a three-decade old quandary: the missing degree.

Derek Fisher’s work has appeared in more than 25 newspapers and on nearly 40 websites. Derek is a Hamilton County resident and father to one son, Brody.

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sex offenders, and checks in legitimate school visitors. Other safety nets include locked entries and doorbell systems, school resources officers, anonymous alert, video cameras, K-9 searches, severe weather drills, and lockdown exercises. In addition, the school administrators have built well-defined partnerships with Carmel police and fire first responders.

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“They are very involved in our buildings and assist us in running and supervising our emergency drills and reviewing our emergency response plans,” said Dillon. “While no emergency will be exactly like the plans that we have developed, these plans are developed in conjunction with the Carmel Police Department and we feel positive about our ability to respond to a variety of emergencies.” The district practices drills with the student body on a regular basis and evaluates the efﬁciency of existing procedures, retraining and making adjustments as needed.

Violence in our schools can occur anywhere, at any time, at any level of education. Are your children safe at school? Carmel Clay School administrators believe the district has implemented proactive procedures to ensure safety and execute an efﬁcient response in the event of an emergency situation in order to protect students and faculty.

“We currently have School Safety Specialists in three quarters of our schools with the remaining scheduled to be trained in 2013-14,” said Dillon. Indiana’s Department of Education provides instruction and resources for faculty covering security, intervention, prevention, and preparedness planning through the Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy.

According to Steven Dillon, Director of Student Services for CCS, each school in the CCS district has well-developed emergency plans and crisis response teams which provide guidance to administration and staff in a variety of potentiallythreatening incidents. “The most recent tragic event at Sandy Hook has touched all our lives. Every shooting is very sad, but Sandy Hook has crossed a new line because it involves elementary age students. This most recent event has caused us all to reﬂect on our safety measures and to reinforce our daily procedures that are designed to keep our students as safe as possible while providing them a quality education.”

If a crisis occurs, CCS will activate its district-wide School Messenger System to notify parents of an emergency via email, text messaging, and phone communication. “Additionally, parents will ﬁnd updated information on the Carmel Clay Schools website and on the CCS Facebook page,” said Dillon.

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To learn more about school safety and specialist training for Indiana’s educators, visit http://www.doe.in.gov/studentservices/safety. For more details regarding safety measures in place in the Carmel-Clay School system, visit the CCS website at www1.ccs.k12.in.us/district/student-services/school-safety. Stephanie Carlson Curtis is a writer, photographer, triathlete and mom to four kids. A journalist for 25 years, her work has been featured on CNN, WTOC-TV and in multiple magazines, websites and blogs.

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59 Annual Boat, Sport and Travel Show: State Fairgrounds, boats, RVs, outdoor gear, speakers, demos, vendors, exhibits and more in six buildings. Tickets $13 adults, $11 seniors, $8 children, children under 5 free. For more information, visit www.indianapolisboatsportandtravelshow.com.

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February 22 Go Red Luncheon sponsored by St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana: Heart disease is still the #1 killer of women, taking the life of 1 woman every minute. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the fee is $225 per person. Event at 11:30 AM. The luncheon will take place at the JW Marriott 10 South West Street, Indianapolis

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Looking east at the north side of Main Street where the Sophia Apartments stand today. The garage building is the only structure still standing and today is the Carmel Antique Mall.

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Remember the Carmel Screw? The company, which was founded in 1945, made stainless steel sockets for hip replacements back in the 1960’s. It was located on Main Street right next to the Ace Hardware store. Jeff Rinehart recalls: “You could walk across the ﬂoor and hear it creak; and if

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Today, the Sophia Apartments stand in the space that the Carmel Screw and the Ace Hardware once graced. The only thing on the block still standing is the garage building which is now the Carmel Antique Mall.

“I remember riding my bike to go to the hardware store. Special memories!” And Dick Anderson remembers something unique about the store: “The Ace Hardware also had those rolling ladders

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