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Keely Thomlinson, assistant brewer (left) makes a toast with Marcie Hubbard of Hubbard & Cravens Coffee and Tea. This coffee porter tastes delightful!

Thr3e Wise Men Brews Delightful Coffee Porter Draft

By Janet C. Striebel If you like chocolate, coffee, and beer, then you’ll absolutely love the Hubbard and Cravens Coffee Porter draft made by Thr3e Wise Men Brewery in Broad Ripple. Although this porter is dark in color, it is light and airy upon that first sip.

Beneath the frothy head lies a lasting mocha flavor that keeps your taste buds craving for yet another and another.

Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Company located at 1021 Broad Ripple Avenue has teamed up with Hubbard and Cravens Coffee and Tea, also in Broad Ripple at 6229 Carrollton Avenue. Together, they have established an exceptional recipe. Incidentally, Hubbard and Cravens supplies all the coffee and tea for all the Scotty’s locations.

“We look for the right balance of acidity, body, and taste,”

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says Jerry Cravens, co-owner of Hubbard and Cravens Coffee and Tea. “It’s been an experimental process along the way. We originally started with a dark roast profile and gradually perfected the feel on the palette comparing levels of acidity or how bright the taste is, and body or thickness (oil versus water) until we ended with the desired flavor.”

“This particular porter draft made with fresh coffee is a sweeter version of stout, but not as sweet as other porters,” says Keely Thomlinson, assistant brewer at Thr3e Wise Men Brewery. “Considered medium bodied, this beer has a roasted chocolatey feel to it. The main ingredient is malted barley (chocolate and black).

To what degree the barley is roasted or kilned determines the darkness of color and chocolate flavor.”

BLENDING THE COFFEE INTO THE BOIL To make each batch of Hubbard and Cravens Porter it takes 30 lbs. of fresh coffee for every 450 gallons.

Interestingly enough, in order to help prevent any potential bitterness, the coffee is actually cold brewed (using lukewarm to cool water instead of hot) and sets overnight prior to adding it to the beer at the end of the boiling period.

After experimenting with different varieties of coffee and different ways of adding it to the beer, Thomlinson adds, “I like creating and fine tuning recipes, seeing it brew, ferment, and making a really nice finished product.”

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Nate Lake, Brewery Ambassador at Thr3e Wise Men, pours another Hubbard & Cravens Porter draft.

and dinner menus offer an array of local fare including organic free-range egg dishes, fresh salads, baguette sandwiches, and crispy flatbreads. There is even a juice bar where patrons can enjoy freshly-made smoothies and juices using organic fruits and vegetables. www. hubbardandcravens.com

THR3E WISE MEN BREWING MORE THAN JUST BEER Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Company opened on January 17, 2011. This is one of nine Scotty’s locations which span across Indiana, including Bloomington, Muncie, Columbus, Southport, and Geist. This particular setting reflects a lodgelike appearance with exposed beams and rustic wood walls that portray a welcoming and casual environment.

Thr3e Wise Men now delivers their full menu and growlers within a three-mile radius every day after 5:00 p.m. (no growler delivery on Sundays). In case you’re wondering, a growler is a container that holds 64 ounces of your favorite draft beer that can be enjoyed at your own home and refilled again.

so much more. The menu offers pizza, calzones, homemade stuffed breadsticks, salads, desserts, and even elephant ears— a signature item! All the pizza dough, pretzels, sandwich bread, breadsticks, Zoe mustard, and homemade marinara contain beer within the recipe. Besides the local beers, many of the food items are homegrown here in Indiana as well.

“Like the other Scotty’s locations, we get many of our food and beverage items locally whenever we can. This is important to us,” says Russ Chargualaf, kitchen manager and assistant general manager of Thr3e Wise Men Brewery.

“Our meats come from Lone Pine Farms, locally owned by the Moody Family, and from Smoking Goose, locally owned

by Christopher Eley. Our cheeses come from Swissland Cheese Company, in Berne, Indiana. The complimentary popcorn that all our guests receive comes from Gutwein Popcorn Company from Francesville, Indiana. As you can tell, we want to support local as much as we can.”

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Welcome Our New Publishers After thirty years in broadcasting in Indianapolis, we are really looking forward to the opportunity of being a part of such a successful multi-media organization as TownePost.com. In a world of syndicated programming everywhere you look, the Carmel Community Newsletter and atCarmel.com is a unique outlet that fills a void for local news and information.

Over the years, we have been involved in many events in Carmel during our career at such stations as WENSFM, WZPL-FM, Fox 59, and Smooth Jazz 100.9 WYJZ. Although we have been long-time Central Indiana residents, we are especially excited to be a part of one of the most vibrant and growing communities not only in Indiana, but in America. We welcome your story ideas about the people and events that make Carmel so special. Please email or call us with your suggestions. We want to hear from you!

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Debbie Ecksten is a successful businesswoman who, years ago, made a firm commitment to be involved in her own health care, especially when it involved pain and the aging of joints.

This commitment led to the discovery of an amazing new product: Play Again, an oral, liquid formulation of injectable hyaluronan that many believe is the last joint solution a person will ever need.

Her new company, Viscos, LLC, which she now serves as president, introduced Play Again in 2012. The product is a unique and revolutionary viscosupplement consisting of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA) patented for the relief of joint pain and discomfort due to arthritis and fibromyalgia.

In non-technical language, HA is the main natural constituent of synovial fluid. This fluid is quite simply the shock absorber that keeps joints lubricated and prevents bone-on-bone friction that causes inflammation and, ultimately, arthritis. As we age, synovial fluid deteriorates; and that is when we start to notice the aches and pains of joint stiffness.

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Debbie Ecksten displays a bottle of Play Again, a break through product to ease joint pain and discomfort.

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In a world with so many supplements, Play Again is at the top of the list as a safe and effective natural liquid oral supplement with an 87% success factor (within 14 days) for pain relief and increased range of motion in a patient field study. (See Note.)

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Carmel Girl’s Swim + Dive Coach Chris Plumb Readies Team For 27th Straight State Championship

Nine-time state champion Lacey Locke and coach Chris Plumb have their sites set on their 27th straight Indiana State championship.

A coaching acquaintance from Carmel once joked a few years back that all of a sudden there were all these swimming pools popping up in back yards and neighborhoods.

Well, the rest is history. Rich in history, as a matter of fact…as in championships…as in a lot of championships.

Now, the first thing you notice when you enter the Natatorium at Carmel High School is the championship plaques on the wall – all 41 of them, and likely counting.

Impressive. Inspiring. Quite a tool for motivation. Yes, indeed. It’s a scene that pretty much says it all.

Coach Chris Plumb has no trouble putting it all in perspective. “I don’t have to do anything more, or say anything,’’ said Plumb, a six-time All American from Indiana University who’s entering his seventh season as girls and boys swimming and diving coach as well as the Carmel Swimming Club coach. “Whether they are young swimmers or veteran swimmers, the kids see it over and over. They react to it. It creates a special culture for the kids.’’

Plumb, who served as assistant swim coach at the University

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of Miami four years before coming to Carmel, saw his girls team named national champions for the first time in the 2011-12 season. He has led them to six straight state championships. He ranks No. 2 on the all-time Carmel list. The girls, of course, have won 26 consecutive state championships (27 overall).

The girls are ranked No. 1 very year, and the beat goes on!

Those 26 championships represent the longest active high school state championship winning streak in any sport in the nation, and it’s tied for the third longest in high school sports history. Punahou (Hawaii) High School’s 29 straight in boys swimming from 1958-86 is the national standard.

Plumb said they really don’t talk about that (29 in a row) number.

“No, we really don’t think about,‘’ he said. “Things can change from year to year so you never know what could happen. We have a great group of athletes this year, and it’s all about TEAM. Our goal is pretty simple: Just to be the best we can be. Take one step at a time and continue to get better. If we do what we need to do to get better, improve, and be successful, then the other things have a way of taking care of themselves.’’

The most celebrated swimmer returning for her senior year is Lacey Locke, winner of 9 state first-place medals, 3 individual titles, and 6 relays. Carmel’s Emily Ayers (199295)is the all-time state leader with 14 first-place medals.

The Lady Greyhounds won the school’s first girls swimming and diving championship in the 1981-82 season. The streak started in the 1986-87 season, overall years 27: 1981-82, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12.

The girls seek to extend the streak to 27 state titles in a row on February 8-9 at the IU Natatorium on the IUPUI campus.

The number of wins by each coach in the streak: • 9 – Tony Young • 6 – Chris Plumb • 6 – Ray Lawrence • 3 – Tom Burchill, Ken Stopkotte Plumb also has led the boys to the past three state championships, 14 overall for the school. The boys state meet is February 22-23, also at the Natatorium.

The 2012-13 season competition starts November 5 for the girls and November 19 for the boys.

Plumb said that hard work overcomes talent, that there’s no overnight success in swimming. “It’s about level of commitment,’’ he said. “Kids born in Carmel are no different than kids in other towns. You have to want to put in the work that’s necessary to become a champion.’’

He also said that getting the athletes to perform their best at the right time is the key to any eventual success. “We can’t control what other teams do. All we can do is work hard and do all we can do, and it should fall into place,’’ Plumb said. “Our goal is to score points in as many spots available (maximum is 27 girls at the state meet). That’s our attitude. If we do that, then we will win.’’

Longest streaks of consecutive state Plumb said all championships, all sports, all states: the Greyhounds 29 – Honolulu Punahou, Hawaii, boys student-athletes swimming, 1958-86. put more pressure on 27 – Pickford, Michigan, boys track and themselves field, 1952-78. than he puts on 26 – CARMEL, INDIANA, girls them to excel. swimming, 1986-2012.* As much as he 26 – Woonsocket Mt. St. Charles likes winning, Academy, Rhode Island, boys hockey, he also thinks 1978-2003. what they are accomplishing 25 – Paulsboro, New Jersey, wrestling, is bigger than 1983-2007. just winning 24 – Tacoma Wilson, Washington, boys championships. swimming, 1960-84.

“The program 22 – Honolulu Punahou, Hawaii, girls is bigger than swimming, 1974-95. just wins and losses,’’ he said, *Active streak. (Source: National Federation of matter of factly. State High School Associations) “We want to develop kids to be the best they can be. It’s about kids doing what they’re supposed to do.

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Plumb, who served as assistant swim coach at the University of Miami four years before coming to Carmel, said the Carmel Swim Club is the difference. “There’s a learning curve whenever you change a staff. Everyone embraces the philosophy. I needed to experience that when I first came here. The passion that everyone connected to the program has for the program is special, and the support certainly is in place here to be successful,’’ he said.

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The upscale seafood and steak restaurant may have just opened in June, but it’s not hard to imagine the ascotwearing playboy seated inside one of the espresso-colored leather booths ordering another bourbon to wash down his Kansas City strip steak.

Ocean Prime is the brain child of Cameron Mitchell – whose approachable take on seafood and steak has yet to disappoint at his eight other Ocean Prime locations nationwide. He believes his tried and true mix of sophisticated cool is just what the Circle City needs.

Executive Chef Shawn O’Brien couldn’t agree more. “I don’t even call this work. It’s my life. I kind of feel like it’s my baby…because my name is on the front door,” says the towering 28-year-old who moved to Indianapolis in April.

And while O’Brien may be new to Indianapolis, he’s been honing his culinary chops with Mitchell for more than seven years. He started at the original Mitchell’s Fish Market (now owned by Ruth’s Chris) in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, while enrolled at the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute where something felt “just right.”

Since then, O’Brien has had his hand in many of the company’s pots, working everywhere from Mitchell’s Ocean Club in Columbus (the original concept for Ocean Prime), to Ocean Prime locations in Phoenix and Orlando.

“I can’t picture myself working for another restaurant company,” says O’Brien, whose unwavering dedication to the restaurant is clearly reflected in his dishes.

onion, and celery). There’s so much work and so much appreciation going into that one soup.”

The same can be said for the tuna tartare. The chef manipulates the ahi tuna with the care of a sushi master — gently topping the fish with chunks of avocado before drizzling it with a ginger ponzu sauce.

One of the most lauded dishes is the Chilean Sea Bass finished with a champagne truffle sauce. And the perfectlyseared sea scallops over creamy parmesan risotto, served with English peas and citrus vinaigrette, is not to be missed.

“The secret is using the freshest and the best quality food,” O’Brien confides. True to form, Ocean Prime sources out its own “specially fed cows” for the restaurant from Michael’s Finer Meats & Seafood in Columbus. “I order my meat before 3 p.m. They cut it between 3 and 5 p.m., and then they pack it and send it the next day.”

The menu does not read like a vision of trends or tricks, but of what is essential, long-lasting and true about food. Old classics like “Surf n Turf” are gaining new traction using sea scallops and slow-braised short ribs, while deviled eggs are dressed up with white truffles and caviar.

From there the meat is simply seasoned with salt, pepper, onion, and garlic powder, and cooked under a double broiler – using the “right technique,” of course. “When you’re paying $50 for a steak, that steak better be perfect, taste perfect, and look perfect – or else,” he warns.

Their French Onion soup may sound simple, but it takes nearly 40 hours to make. “It takes 4 hours to caramelize the onions, 24 hours to make the veal stock, and 8 hours to make the chicken stock,” O’Brien continues. “Then we roast the bones for 3 hours and make a mirapoux (carrots,

The same goes for their fish – “frozen” is not in their vocabulary. Instead, every single day fresh fish is ordered and filleted in house. And those fish aren’t ordered exclusively from one company – O’Brien has at least four no v em b er 2 0 1 2 |

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on speed dial. “If the Chicago place is closed on Wednesday, I can get it from Cleveland so I’m getting the freshest quality.”

O’Brien not only maintains a great relationship with his food vendors, he’s personally toured their warehouses.

“We’ll go as far as to cut open a head of lettuce and make sure it’s not brown inside. If it is, we’ll send the whole case back,” he exclaims.

“No one else in this area is getting the same beef that we’re getting. No one is getting the same quality of fish. The

quality that you’re getting is totally worth the price.”

But if paying $23 for a chicken dish is not your thing, consider this: Ocean Prime’s chicken (from JC Miller Farms in Zionsville) is not only free range and organic, it’s brined for 6 hours before each half roast is cooked to order and served with fresh asparagus in a lemon pan jus.

Even the linguini is made locally and delivered fresh twice a week – then tossed together with shrimp, spinach, tomato, garlic butter, and goat cheese – making up one of the chef’s more popular compositions.

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The people serving those dishes have been vetted just as solicitously as their vendors – and it shows. The service staff is never less than courteous, and the dining experience isn’t hushed but rather pleasingly civilized. “Yes is the answer. That’s our philosophy. Yes is the answer. What’s the question,” O’Brien says of their omnipresent credo.

Indeed. O’Brien recounts a situation at their Orlando location where a customer didn’t care for the restaurant’s brand of ginger ale. “For some reason, they wanted Seagram’s. So she (the server) grabbed $10, ran across the street to the gas station, then poured it tableside for the guest.”

Go online to atCarmel.com to download the receipe for Chef O’Brien’s Tuna Tartar recipe!

“Just because they didn’t like our ginger ale, she went above and beyond.

They didn’t even ask her to. She just did it. That’s what everyone lives by in this company,” says O’Brien, who adds that the staff is encouraged to take holidays off.

“We have every holiday off. We even have Super Bowl Sunday off. That’s not a holiday, but to him (Mitchell) it is. He figures everybody wants to watch the Super Bowl. They just treat us really well. It’s just a good vibe.”

And it’s those good vibes that O’Brien hopes keep customers coming back.

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magine strolling down Main Street in Old Town Carmel through a picturesque setting of a Victorian Christmas where you feel the magical ambience of the holiday season. You can enjoy a carriage ride through the Carmel Arts & Design District surrounded by magnificent art galleries and quaint specialty shops and restaurants while listening to carolers singing your favorite melodies and watching happy children await their special visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Even as busy as they are at this time of year, this jolly couple is planning once again to make a special visit from the North Pole — bringing some of their elves and reindeer, too!

“Mrs. Claus and I are absolutely tickled to come back to Carmel on December 8 to celebrate “Holiday in the Arts District,” says Santa Claus. “We wouldn’t miss this delightful event for anything. We remember each year how this community sparkles with such artistic flair radiating all along Main Street. We look forward to visiting the unique shops and returning to our Carmel home away from home where we can visit with the wonderful artists, children, and their families.” “Santa’s house in the Carmel Arts District is especially unique to any other,” says Stephanie Marshall, Special Events/Arts District Liaison of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission (www.Carmelartsanddesign.com).

From left to right in back row: Stephanie Marshall, Rachel Johnson, Valentina Shvyrkova, Nancy Keating, Bob Shade, and in front row, Jacque Hammonds. (Photo by Janet C. Striebel)

Serving as an enthusiastic “matchmaker,” Stephanie gathers the artists together and observes how they combine their talents so beautifully. Although she made the curtains by hand, Stephanie would rather talk about how these select Carmel artists have collaborated in the design of Santa’s house for the last few years. She continues, “I can’t believe how generous these creators are who volunteer so willingly and come together to share their talents. There is such a huge energy when they get together. The connections among these artists make the community special. They help each other by bouncing ideas off one another. And we all genuinely love Christmas.”

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Transforming House to Home Here are some of the talented artists with a description of what they have contributed to Santa’s house: Valentina Shvyrkova – responsible for painting the window valances, trompe l’oeil fire in the fireplace, and wreaths in Santa’s house. Valentina is an interior decorator specializing in residential interiors. She graduated from a professional decorating school in Moscow, Russia. She also paints in oil and watercolor (www.residentialartanddecor.com).

Nancy Keating – designed the mosaic surround on the fireplace and hearth which says “Santa.” Nancy used red, white, and mirrored pieces of tile because she wanted the mirror to catch the light. She specializes in contemporary mosaic style marked by the festive use of vibrant colors, reflective textures, and an occasional touch of whimsy. She has created countless mosaic pieces, including public works of art and architectural residential installations. She also teaches mosaic classes at the ArtSplash Gallery where her works can be found (mosaicsgarden.com).

Jacque Hammonds – painted the exterior of Santa’s house and stars as the elf as she entertains in costume. Jacque earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking from the Herron School of Art/IUPUI. Since 2005, she has maintained her own studio called “HGT Art” in the Carmel Arts & Design District. Known in the Carmel area for over 15 years as a graphic artist, she specializes in freelance art projects for local churches and businesses, enjoying the creative process while working with her clients (www.jacquehammonds.com).

Lisa Pelo – made the light fixture hanging in Santa’s house. Lisa, of Hot Blown Glass, Ltd, in Clayton, creates blown glass, slumped and fused glass, cast glass, and metal sculpture for home and business. Her glass sculptures are in permanent collections from museums to hospitals and private homes. She also created the large glass sculpture in the famous restaurant, Sonata Café Bar & Art. Her beautiful pieces can be seen at the Magdalena Gallery of Art. Lisa also teaches a wide variety of glass classes at her studio (www.hotblownglass.com).

Laura Avery – created the handmade glass ornaments for the tree. From Belle Lasi Glass Designs, Laura represents an artist that designs a variety of custom fusedart glass. Examples include anything from cabinet panels, copper stove hoods and sinks, business signs, clocks and personalized wedding plates, table placement cards for the guest tables, and many more one-of-a-kind designs. Laura’s art glass is shown at Kilpatrick’s Traditions. Classes are available (www.bellalasiglassdesigns.com).

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Rachel Johnson – made the Christmas stockings hanging from the mantle and also the Christmas tree skirt. Her work reflects a contemporary, funky, chic style. The stockings have rosettes along the top edge representing her signature design. Once a clothing designer in Los Angeles, Rachel now runs Bedazzling Boutique (bedazzlingboutique.com).

Behind-the-Scenes Volunteers So many volunteers help make “Holiday in the Arts District” a huge success. For instance, Santa and Mrs. Claus (Mr. and Mrs. Dave Ferrin) will make their grand entrance aboard the antique fire truck driven by Jim Martin (curator at the Carmel Fire Buffs Museum).

In addition, everyone will be serenaded by the choirs of Smokey Row and Woodbrook Elementary Schools and The Midwest School of Voice which, incidentally, will also set up all the sound equipment with its students.

Also, Santa’s sleigh will be on display in the little garden at the corner of Range Line Road and Main Street for the holidays. This sleigh was donated by the Carmel Clay Historical Society (www.carmelclayhistory.org) and hand painted by Valentina Shvyrkova and Bob Shade of ArtSplash Gallery (www.carmelartsplash.com).

The Santa mailbox was donated by Backyard Buildings and hand-painted by Bob Shade of ArtSplash Gallery.

All the children are welcome to drop a letter to Santa in this mailbox (December 8-18), and they will receive a personalized letter from Santa that has been handwritten in beautiful calligraphy by Erika Woods (Erikawoods.com).

Furthermore, R. Carol Skinner will be joining this event with her coloring book titled “A Victorian Holiday in the Carmel Arts & Design District.” This year, there will be three pages offered for free to all the children. (The entire book is available for purchase.)

Finally, the holiday season wouldn’t be the same without the smell of hot chocolate (Simply Sweet Shop,), gingerbread treats (Rascias), or specialty teas (Kei Tea).

Mark your calendar for December 8. Treat your family to enjoy “Holiday in the Arts District” from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. and the Gallery Walk from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Both events are sponsored by IU Health North Hospital.

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Janet Striebel serves as a freelance writer.

She and her wonderful husband, Doug have three children, Ryan, Jessica, and Justin. After writing for atCarmel.com for over three years, she claims that the best part is meeting all of the interesting people in our community.

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Carmel High School fashion design student Greg Dugdale is on his way to making a name for himself in the clothing industry.

Designing His Future

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hat started as lending a helping hand to his aunt turned into a lifelong passion for one Carmel student. For high school senior fashion design student Greg Dugdale, the spark to his future was ignited at Turn Dot, his aunt’s art deco store in Broad Ripple. Nine-year-old Greg went from regularly helping his aunt tag the jewelry to designing his own jewelry. His creativity took off, and in fifth grade after taking a sewing class, Greg knew he was on to something. “I figured out from there that I really wanted to pursue sewing, fashion, and basically any art,” Greg said.

It’s rare that a student has a firm grasp on the future at such a young age, but Greg hasn’t looked back. Over the years, he honed his interests with classes at the Indianapolis Art Center. Almost immediately, he started winning awards for his creations in jewelry, painting, and fashion. As his skills and creativity grew, so too did his business sense.

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jewelry, paintings, and photography.

Through these ventures, Greg has crafted a unique design style by merging his love of fashion with his interest in recycling. Most of the time he makes his designs with 80–90 percent recycled materials.

Since 2005, Greg has built an impressive resume of awards and honors. For instance, in 2010 Greg was honored when the Coca-Cola Company invited him to create a dress out of coke products for their partnership in the Red Dress Campaign. His dress and accessories were on display at Marsh Supermarket. An even greater honor was yet to come.

Earlier this year, Greg ran into Murph Damron, program committee member of the Fashion Art Society at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. She highly encouraged Greg to enter Project IMA In:spired. Project IMA is a fashion show/ contest that features designs by local and national artists and fashion designers. Designers submit a sketch of their creations, and if the sketch is accepted, they then create the garment and enter it into the contest. Inspiration for the garment is to come from clothing already on view in the IMA exhibition, which highlights the work of four fashion designers from Indiana: Norman Norell, Bill Blass, Halston, and Stephen Sprouse.

Greg submitted two sketches, and one of them was accepted.

The concept came together after much brainstorming. “It’s the IMA. You can’t just do something simple,” he said laughing. Greg settled on a 1950s style party dress created from recycled awning material and lined with cotton. He added a complicated Chevron pattern. “I made sure my design was different from the ones I got inspired from. You always have to think of your own twist to make it your own,” he said.

The difficult pattern entitled Off the Awning took Greg almost two months to complete. He recruited his friend senior fashion design student and model Jessica Brandt to model the dress for him at the fashion show. Greg compared the experience to having a “Project Runway moment.”

And like Project Runway, Greg was in charge of all the details, including supervising Jessica’s hair, make-up, and accessories.

Project IMA chose one overall winner and four honorable mentions. Greg received one of the honorable mentions, an enormous honor for such a young designer. “I got a glimpse of what my life will be like in the fashion world,” he said.

Greg credits his parents Sara and Jeff Dugdale and siblings Paul and Jessica, and his teachers with giving him the support he needs to succeed. He has placed in numerous other contests, including the 2012 National Scholastic Art

Carmel senior design student and fashion model Jessica Brandt models Greg Dugdale’s design Off the Awning at Project IMA in October 2012. & Writing Awards in which he was a National Gold Medal Winner. The ceremony was held at Carnegie Hall this past summer. More than 200,000 works of art were submitted.

Greg’s future looks just as bright as his past. He’s already been accepted into several schools where he will pursue a bachelor of fine arts in fashion design. He plans to work for a designer, learning the business and then wants to launch his own line. “I want to be in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week or Fashion’s Night Out,” he said. He hopes to open a boutique featuring some couture pieces, but also wants to have affordable designs in Macy’s, Nordstorm, Saks, JCP, and Kohl’s. His face lights up as he envisions a future where “Walking down the street I see someone wearing something I’ve made or designed.”

Jane VanOsdol is a freelance writer and retreat speaker with OnlyByPrayer.com.

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Eric McDougal and Landon Dungo called it the toughest decision of their lives. “It’’ was the United States Soccer Federation’s ultimatum given to either play Development Academy soccer or play high school soccer. They could not play both.

A new policy handed down by U.S. Soccer makes the Development Academy pretty much a year-round commitment, rendering it impossible for its athletes to also play for their high schools. The rule reportedly was implemented to centralize the development of youth talent in a 10-month DA commitment to help raise the quality of soccer in the United States.

So both McDougal and Dungo had to decide whether to commit to the Development Academy team, where there would be no guarantees, or come back to Carmel High School and try to help their teammates win a championship in boys soccer in this, their junior season. For both Greyhounds, it was like an unexpected, hard-kicked soccer ball to the gut. “When I heard about that new rule in May that you could not play both Development Academy soccer and high school soccer, it hit me like a ton,’’ said McDougal.

“I was playing DA at the time.’’

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So was Dungo. “We were given a deadline by the DA to make a decision. Both Eric and I let the deadline pass…. didn’t say a word to the DA….and headed back to Carmel.

To be a 16-, 17-, or 18-year-old kid and be forced to make a decision that could affect your life – wow – that just didn’t seem right.’’

Both standouts said they could not have made such a decision without help from their parents. “We both talked to our parents. We weighed the pros and cons. We had some sleepless nights,’’ said Eric.

“There were pros and cons to it. One thing was the fact there would be no guarantees if we dropped out of high school soccer for the DA. You don’t know what the future holds and no one can guarantee you anything in life, you know.

“Plus, our friends are playing high school soccer. There’s a social aspect involved. You would miss out on a lot of things. And when you put it all together and weigh the pros and cons, I know that myself and Landon are happy with the decision we made.’’

“The DA camps are supposed to get you ready for college and, hopefully, pro soccer,’’ said Dungo. But as attractive as that sounds, well, if you are good enough, the college and pro scouts will find you. “We have a great program at Carmel. Yes, if we do well as individuals, we’ll do well as a team and the word will get out (about us) to the right people.’’

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Carmel coach Shane Schmidt said he’s happy they both made the decision they did, and that their return certainly helps the Greyhounds in the pursuit of their goal: A state championship. The 2012 Greyhounds were ranked No. 6 in Class 2A in the preseason in the new two-class format that was introduced in 2011. “They bring experience back to our team. That should help us in the long run and, certainly, I feel fortunate they chose high school life over the other,’’ Schmidt said. “But I also think it’s unfortunate that a highschool-aged youngster is forced to make such a decision.’’

That’s pretty much the way Dungo saw it. “Hey, I’m a still a teenager. I don’t have all the answers. I don’t know what could happen had I stayed with DA. I’m just glad my parents when through this process with me. When something of such a nature happens you have to feel fortunate your parents were there for you. I know I do.’’

Both players said their DA experience was the toughest thing they’ve ever encountered. And they think they bring back drills and knowledge that will help their teammates. The training was intense. Really intense. “It was all business.

It was like work, work, work. You couldn’t relax,’’ said McDougal. “If you, in any way, came off as being somewhat lackadaisical at DA, they made you run a lot – a lot of online running. It wasn’t easy, that’s for sure.

drills were things I’ve never done but they could help our team (at Carmel). Coach is all for us presenting ideas (drills) that could make us better.’’ Dungo said he feels that what he learned helped him grow, and he feels he’s a much better leader for his experience at the DA. “I didn’t care for such an intense approach, but we can bring back things to our teammates here and hopefully get things done in a much better, more fun atmosphere. High school is supposed to be fun. You only have one chance to enjoy the experience from sports to social to hanging out with your friends,’’ Dungo said. “I’m just so happy I made the decision I made.’’

Both McDougal and Dungo agreed that it’s a decision only “you (each person) can make.’’ “You just have to do what you feel is best for you,’’ Dungo added.

“I would have respected their decision no matter what they chose to do, just like I respect the decision four of our other athletes made to go to the DA,’’ Schmidt said.

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“But by the same token, I know I learned a lot. Some of the

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Carmel’s Inaugural Applefest The Arts and Design District Business Association of Carmel (ADDBAC) hosted their first annual Applefest on October 13th, raising money for Carmel High School scholarships.

Organizers (top left to right) Jill Zaniker, Beth Smietana, and Katie Victorson hosted a free festival in the PNC parking lot showcasing ADDBAC members like (left) Michael Kilpatrick with Kilpatrick Traditions, face painting (left bottom), and music all day provided by the Midwest School of Voice (bottom) represented by Alyssa Rudner, Heather Ramsey, and Blair Clark. (Photos by Mike Jenneman)

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