Zionsville Magazine May 2017

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LUMBER’S GRIEF BLOSSOMS BEAUTY: JERRY CIESLAK’S P GRAND GARDEN DRAWS PUBLIC INTEREST

Jerry Cieslak is a man of diverse passions. Based on the large plumbing truck parked in his driveway, you might expect the flat, metallic smell of pipes and oil around his yard. A glance at the dozens of trophy fish mounted might remind you of fresh air wafting off a clear Canadian lake. But the intense fragrance all around his home is from the innumerable flowers carefully planted around his property north of Zionsville.

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5 Zionsville Mom of the Year: Michal Mellencamp

23 Meet Mayor Joe Hogsett: Indy’s Mayor Talks Gun Violence, Indy Mini and the 500

7 Zionsville Dad of the Year Finalists 26 May’s Luckiest Hoosier Alive: 9 St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild 56th Jeff Hull Annual Show House: Visit Kurt Vonnegut’s Boyhood Home 30 Business Spotlight: Shephard’s Painting 11 Urban Vines Open Doors in Westfield 33 Plumber’s Grief Blossoms Beauty: Jerry Cieslak’s Grand Garden Draws 14 Rays Awareness: Outrun the Sun Public Interest Co-founder Talks Sun Safety and Melanoma Awareness 37 Cobblestone Cooks Up Fresh Changes: The Popular Zionsville 19 Comfort Option Announces Restaurant Boasts New Menu Partnership with Conor Daly

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Michal Mellencamp and her husband Phil adopted two boys who came from an abusive home.

ZIONSVILLE MOM OF THE YEAR:

Michal Mellencamp

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Meet Zionsville’s Mom of the Year, Michal Mellencamp. Though the title is auspicious, she says she doesn’t feel like she’s any different than any other mom out there. But for two little boys, she’s made all the difference in the world.

In her nomination letter, Paula Kiraly wrote about how Michal and her husband Phil, after raising two daughters of their own, took in two Hispanic boys who had been taken from their abusive home.

The couple kept the boys and eventually adopted them.

“Their birth daughters were out of high school, going to college and Michal and Phil were in their 40’s,” Kiraly says. “Imagine, after raising two daughters successfully to adulthood and then taking on the responsibility of two toddlers! I don’t think too many people could do that.”

Not too many people indeed, but Michal and Phil were all the boys needed.

Michal explains that it all started with her small group at Zionsville Presbyterian Church, when she heard of a mother in need. The mother had been abused by the boys’ father, and he was out of the picture. She was facing surgery and needed help with the boys while she was in the hospital and during recovery. The group set out making calls to find someone who could care for the boys temporarily. They tried hard, but their search was unsuccessful. That’s when Michal spoke up and said their family would take the boys.

“I hadn’t even talked to Phil and the girls yet,” she recalls. “But I got home and talked to them and they all were extremely supportive.”

She said the only caveat her husband gave was that they had to be sure to get medical guardianship for the boys. So, with the guardianship in place, the boys came to stay. When their mom returned from the hospital, Michal took the boys to visit her occasionally.

After about a month, the Mellencamps returned the boys to the care of their mother full time. The boys had wormed their way into the Mellencamps’ hearts in that short amount of time, so they set up regular visits with them. Then one day, Michal’s phone rang.

A social worker was on the line frantically explaining that there had been a domestic incident involving the boys and their mom.

The boys were being removed from the home immediately, and they needed a home once again.

“I explained we hadn’t even been approved for foster care yet and there was no way

we’d be given guardianship over some other family member,” Michal says.

But in an emergency court hearing, that’s exactly what happened. The boys’ mother quickly agreed to give the Mellencamps guardianship. So, in a court of law, they took an oath, promising to care for the boys, and once again, they were back with the Mellencamps.

“In the beginning it was difficult,” Michal explains. “They lashed out in anger sometimes, but we loved them through all of it.”

The couple sought counseling for the boys to help them cope with their emotions. The stress of the new family dynamic took its toll on Michal and Phil also, and they sought counseling too.

The family certainly endured some stressful times, but after six years, the formal adoption was finalized, and Ari and AJ were officially theirs for good. Now, the boys are almost 11 years old, healthy, happy and thriving in school.

“They are the most beautiful, kind, gentle-souled children,” Michal says.

“It’s like I gave birth to them and they’ve always been ours.”

Through the long journey, the Mellencamps have maintained contact with the boys’ birthmother and an older sister, Monica. They have regular, supervised visits with their birthmother and regular visits with Monica.

“It was difficult at first,” Michal says. “The boys sometimes got upset, so we stopped visits for a while. But, they’ve worked through their emotions and they’ve clearly forgiven their mother. It’s a true gift.”

Even though Michal put the wheels in motion to make this true gift happen, she says, “I couldn’t have done this without the support of my husband and daughters.”

Many more children like Ari and AJ are in need of a true gift like the Mellencamp family. Hundreds of children in Indiana are waiting for a home. For more information on fostering and adoption, visit childrensbureau.org, villages.org or in.gov/dcs/.

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ZIONSVILLE DAD OF THE YEAR FINALISTS You’ve sent in your nominations, and now it’s time to decide the Dad of the Year! The following are finalists for 2017 Zionsville Dad of the Year. Visit atzionsville.com to cast your vote for the winner. The deadline to vote is May 12, and you can vote once daily until then.

13 months old. She adores him. His wife, Kathy, is a RN for the IU network and an photographer hobbyist. Dan sets a great example for the young men he coaches.

DAN GRAY Nominated by Linda Gray, who says:

Jay Shultz is a devoted husband, father, son and businessman, and the father of four children, including a daughter adopted from Haiti. He cooks, cleans, does grocery shopping and helps homeschool his kids. He’s well known for his pies and yeast rolls, but what makes him most remarkable is he is paralyzed from the waist down. He was injured while working in Haiti after the earthquake. This hasn’t stopped him from being an active father and community member. He still swims, bikes, rows and is active in his church. He has a happy

Dan is the head coach for lacrosse at Zionsville High School. He also is a personal trainer. He has a masters degree in occupational therapy from IU. Dan was raised by a single mother (author of this submission) with no role model for being a dad of a baby. He threw himself into this role at 110 percent and is determined to be the best dad ever. He maintains a work schedule that allows him to be the major caretaker for his daughter, Harper, now

demeanor and does it all with a smile. He always says he’s not handicapped, he just has to sit in a chair.

MARK MILLER Nominated by Meagan ONeill, who says:

JAY SHULTZ Nominated by Patsy Shultz, who says:

Due to a series of difficulties in the past year, my parents recently rearranged their lives to be able to move in with me and my two young daughters. I could never adequately express what their support has meant to me, and every day I am humbled and honored to see how much they enact a parent’s unconditional love. My dad is constantly fixing things, cleaning the kitchen, loving my kids, and he still works full time. In a house full of girls, he is the quiet, steadfast glue that holds our family together.

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St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild 56th Annual Show House Move-in day at the show house - Molly Creamer, Ellen Brethauer and Mary Holland.

VIS I T KURT VONNE G U T’S B OYH O O D H O M E “Anything can make me stop and look and wonder, and sometimes learn.”

Vonnegut’s boyhood home has layers of lifestyles lived since his family moved into the home, built by his architect father, in 1923.

Located at 4401 North Illinois Street in the Butler-Tarkington area, guild members worked diligently to unveil its newest layer.

Illustrating those words penned by Kurt Vonnegut, famous Indiana-born author, the team of designers and volunteers invite you to do just that when touring the St. Margaret's Hospital Guild 56th Annual Show House, which runs now through May 14.

“This opportunity to makeover this historic home to raise money for Eskenazi Health is a celebration of creativity, dedication, contribution and community as well as carrying on a tradition that has been serving the hospital since 1907,” says Carmel resident, Sandy Carlson.

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Carlson says her heart felt the desire to be involved in order to help spread the word about the importance of patient care and helping people.

“Over the years, funds from the show house have paid for essential needs such as mobile mammography and the eight vans that have been purchased to pick up people that need rides to transport them to see their doctors,” Carlson says.

In a world of change, our focus is steadfast.

Throughout the decades, donations have provided equipment, programs, furnishings and supplies for the Children's Ward, Occupational Therapy Unit, Pediatric Labor and Delivery Unit, Special Care Nursery, Newborn and Special Care Nurseries, Emergency Department, Midtown Community Mental Health, Pediatrics, Senior Care, OBGYN and various other departments.

“Preparing the show house is a yearlong process,” says volunteer and past president, Julie Qualkinbush. “Many people think it takes just a few weeks, but there are a myriad of committees searching for the next house at the same time. The commitment is like a full-time job with no pay, but energy and camaraderie are priceless.”

According to Lisa Knipp, who was connected with the guild early in life, “Families enjoy the creative interior and landscape ideas and designs that can be incorporated to enhance their own homes. Our talented designers do a wonderful job showcasing ideas for first-time homeowners, flourishing, growing families and empty nesters.”

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St. Margaret’s Guild members, designers and sponsors invite you to stop, look, wonder and learn at the former Vonnegut home and serve the community at the same time. For more information visit showhouseindy.org/Purchase-Tickets.

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ith a Derby Day opening in his sights, Noah Herron is ready to debut Westfield’s first winery, Urban Vines, on May 6. Located at 161st Street between Oakridge and Springmill, Urban Vines is the second business for young entrepreneur Herron. He also owns the successful retail and online homestead store Urban Farmer, just across the street and down the road from Urban Vines.

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Herron began experimenting with brewing beer and making wine while working at Urban Farmer. His success with these hobbies spurred him on to start Urban Vines. He believes in following his passions.

With recently added paved sidewalks, Herron believes local families will easily be able to walk or ride their bikes to Urban Vines for a relaxing afternoon or evening of great wine and entertainment.

Herron sees his family staying in Westfield for the long haul. He enjoys being a part of the vibrant community that is welcoming to young families.

“I think this winery will be a great way to connect with people,” he says.

Customers will also appreciate the large outdoor space that includes “I love doing what my hobbies are,” he says. “And if I can make them a 1,500-square foot patio and seating area with a pergola and pond into a business, that’s what I do.” that overlooks the orchard. He envisions families throwing down blankets and enjoying the outdoor scenery or playing a game of horseshoes or corn hole.

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Herron will have six wines ready in time for the grand opening: chardonnay, pinot gris, chambourcin, concord, rhubarb and cider.

He is also in the process of making mead but is uncertain if it will be ready by May 6.

Children are welcome with their parents. Customers can relax to live music both indoors and out. In addition to wine, be sure to try the charcuterie boards featuring artisan cheeses, meats, olives, breads, fruits and the like. They’ll be available in both individual and family sizes.

The winery is located on five acres, and Herron planted a 2.5acre vineyard that he will use to create an estate wine. He sources the majority of his grapes from locations around the country, including California, New York and Indiana. As much as possible, he purchases other ingredients locally like honey from Eagle Creek Apiary, blackberries from SurReal Farms and apples from Wild’s Apple farm.

A wine tasting will cost about $5 per person while a bottle of Urban Vines wine will run about $10 to $15.

The building itself is 4,200 square feet and decorated in a commercial farmhouse style. It boasts a wine tasting room, wine cellar, lab, processing room, storage room and office. The tasting room can accommodate more than 80 patrons. They currently have a 7,000-liter capacity to produce and bottle their wine.

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The winery can accommodate small, private parties and business gatherings. Reserve the space by calling 317-600-2807. Currently, they don’t have the resources to host weddings, but it’s a possibility for the future.

Be sure to put the opening date on your calendar and in the meantime, check out Herron’s websites at urban-vines.com and the Urban Farmer at ufseeds.com.

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“Tanning beds are a big problem, and the notion that getting a base tan will protect you from sunburn is a myth,” Day says.

“You see a lot of students who are heading down to Florida for spring break and they head to the tanning booths beforehand to get that base tan, but it doesn’t protect you. Whether it comes from the sun or an indoor tanning bed or what have you, tan skin is damaged skin. And with the fact that everyone grows up thinking that you need to be tan to be attractive, it’s tough to go up against that when you’re trying to decrease the incidents of skin cancer.”

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“It’s been a far-reaching program, and we’re thrilled to work with IMS on the initiative,” Day says. “It’s such a big event with a lot of people out in the sun all weekend, so it’s great to have some presence and keep people informed and aware of protecting themselves.”

Outrun the Sun will hold its 13th annual Race Against Melanoma at Fort Harrison State Park on June 17, consisting of a five-mile competitive run, a five-kilometer run/walk and a one-mile fun walk, beginning at 6 p.m.

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Comfort Option Announces Partnership With Conor Daly Greenfield based start-up launching local mattress program May 10 Are you looking for a new mattress? If you order from Comfort Option, you may get a surprise visit from IndyCar driver, Conor Daly, who could show up to your front door to deliver your new mattress.

Comfort Option has developed a unique mattress concept that’s exclusively for local Indiana residents. The brand officially launches May 10 and will be offering a full line of engineered sleep products including pillows and a high quality, breathable foam mattress with customizable layers for individual preference. The Greenfieldbased company emphasizes their expertise and knowledge of the product, a focus on personal service, and the importance of being a local brand manufactured in central Indiana.

“People have millions of options for mattresses, but we believe we are positioned to really serve the community in a way larger retailers can’t,” says Chief Marketing Officer Nathan Elliott. “Our vision statement is Serving Local Communities with Sustainable Comfort. Everything is made locally in Greenfield and we deliver exclusively to Indianapolis and its surrounding counties.

That gives us the ability to be very focused on service and customer satisfaction.”

May is not only a big month for Comfort Option but for Indianapolis as well, with the Indy 500 right around the corner.

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With that in mind, Comfort Option has partnered with local IndyCar driver, Conor Daly, for the launch of the new brand. The company will be a sponsor on Daly’s helmet in the upcoming race and the two will also partner together for local events.

“As a company, we’ve been huge Indy 500 fans for years, but for this launch it seems like a perfect fit,” Elliott says. “Conor is a great individual and ambassador for Indiana. To have a partnership with him can really deepen our reach into the community. We’re excited to support him and cheer him on in May.”

Daly, a Noblesville native, will join Comfort Option for a day to make some of the company’s first deliveries. The IndyCar driver relishes opportunities to support local Indianapolis businesses.

“It will be fun to deliver some mattresses, talk to people, and help out in general,” Daly says. “Either way, to spread the message of Comfort Option and how much they care about this city and this state is really cool. I love everything about Indiana. It has always been my hometown.”

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INDY’S MAYOR TALKS GUN VIOLENCE, INDY MINI AND THE 500 Indianapolis has always been the “place to party. Prior to running for Mayor, he be” during the month of May. It’s tradition experienced success in the US Attorney for the 12th largest city in the country to General’s office. host the largest sporting event on the planet.

Long earmarked by former speaker of the When asked if he’s a race fan, Mayor Joe Indiana Statehouse John Gregg as a sleeper Hogsett smiles and states, “Of course.”

Democratic candidate, Mayor Joe was a key cornerstone for a Democratic rival for Mayor Joe, as he is known, grew up in any office. He zeroed in on Indianapolis’ Rushville. His father was a WWII veteran mayoral race. After publicly announcing he who naturally inspired his son with a would not run for the office, a couple key strong sense of serving. Since being elected events changed his mind.

Secretary of State, Mayor Joe practiced law but remained active within the Democratic Within 24 hours during a July 4th TownePost.com / MAY 2017 / INDY METRO

weekend, seven people were shot in Broad Ripple and in a separate incident, two people pulled out guns, killing IMPD officer Perry Renn as a result of a gun fight involving an AK47. Mayor Joe, based upon these events, concluded that he needed to be a part of the conversation.

He resigned his position as U.S. Attorney and began his campaign.

“Being a federal prosecutor for four years, my office was doing things to help Marion County,” Mayor Hogsett says. “We cannot arrest our way out of gun violence.”

Gun violence plagues every urban area across the country and clearly Indianapolis is not immune. Mayor Hogsett felt the need to be engaged in a deeper conversation of public safety during his race. He was motivated by the educational opportunity for community engagement into gun violence.

“We have an unacceptable level of gun

violence and homicides in our city,” Hogsett says. He and the leadership of IMPD are taking a holistic approach to curbing this violence.

After one of the most aggressive campaigns this state has experienced and given the dominance of social media, Mayor Joe’s ability to reach more of his constituents is unprecedented. His media team is intentional with making him more

accessible to his constituents. Their social media platforms help a great deal with this. Once he became Mayor, the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 approached.

“Of course, the Indy 500 has always been an important part of our city’s history,” Hogsett says. “Last year was exceptional and special, to be mayor and celebrate the 100th running.”

During 2016, Hogsett hosted the national Mayor’s Conference, with 250 mayors from all over the country in attendance, indicating, “Every single one of them said, ‘When are we going to the track?’”

Hogsett is pleased that the public has responded to the historical significance of the Indy 500, feeling that with the new leadership at the IMS, and given the shake up during the 90s of the CART / IRL split, the city has witnessed a recovery.

“Last year, the race was televised locally for the first time,” Hogsett says. “The Indy 500 is always a great opportunity for the city to show off its international flair. We have become more cosmopolitan. We are no longer a fly-over state for many reasons, and thanks to the Indy 500 draw, we are able to prove it.”

During the 90s, under Eliz Kraft Taylor’s leadership at the 500 Festival, the Mini Marathon was rerouted to loop around the track instead of going up and down Meridian Street.

"At that same time, we took the mini out of race weekend and moved it to the first Saturday in May,” Taylor says.

“Race weekend always exhausts our police force, and the change in the mini was greatly appreciated by both the Police Chief and the Mayor.”

“The Hudnut doctrine was ‘you can’t be a suburb of nothing’, which encouraged people to invest in

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downtown so the suburbs, which at that time, were the outlier townships of Marion County,” Mayor Hogsett says.

Continuing along the same path, The Hogsett Corollary is “you can’t be a downtown of nothing” to which Mayor Joe explains, “Hudnut was speaking to the townships. My meaning is that we have to continue to nurture our downtown and invest in the neighborhoods and surrounding contiguous areas.”

Mayor Joe closes with a story: During the early 90s, while he was Secretary of State, he realized he had not registered for the Mini, and at that time it was run on a

Friday morning. Hogsett decided to run the race as a bandit.

“Of course, I fully understood the rules,” says Hogsett with a smile. He jumped into the crowd of runners a little after the start, running among those who formally registered.

As Mayor Joe ran alongside Allison’s, a group of men on break outside in the yard began chanting, “USA, USA.” He ran through a residential area approaching downtown and an elderly woman, seated in her front yard, stood up and walked toward the sidewalk and yelled as he went by, “You’re THIRD!”

This was the first year that the route looped around the track and boomeranged back to downtown. As he approached the track entrance, he was stopped by volunteers wearing yellow and flagging him down, so Joe circumvented his route to 16th street. He was running alone, but this fact did not initially register with him.

“Then it dawned on me that I had accelerated my placement by not running the distance inside the Motor Speedway and realized I needed to avoid the cameras mounted on top of the scaffolding because I envisioned Jim Shella watching in the Channel 8 newsroom muttering, ‘there’s Joe Hogsett and he’s cheating!’” Mayor Hogsett shared.

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They say “third time’s a charm,” and that’s certainly the case for Jeff Hull, who has cheated death twice and now has been named May’s Luckiest Hoosier Alive by Hoosier Park Casino.

It was 2014 when Hull started experiencing flu-like symptoms that wouldn’t subside.

After enduring multiple digestive problems that landed him in the hospital twice, he traveled to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore for further evaluation.

“They tore me apart,” says Hull, noting that he had pancreas problems, an enlarged spleen and a liver that was being destroyed by cirrhosis because one of the main bile ducts was completely closed and doctors could not get it open. Diagnosed with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, the reason he felt so lousy was because his liver was getting bombarded by waste that his body couldn’t expel.

Shortly after the diagnosis, Hull’s gastrointestinal specialist performed extra analysis when taking samples for a biopsy and found abnormal cells, indicating the early stage of cancer.

“Very few people survive once cancer is in the bile ducts,” Hull says. “The prognosis wasn’t looking good.”

They needed to act quickly.

Physicians at Johns Hopkins told him he

needed a new liver, pronto, and they advised Thanks to Julie’s goodbye kiss, her keen him to go back to Indiana to wait for one. observation and the fast-working ER staff, Hull survived again.

“You have one of the best transplant facilities in the country in your backyard “If I had laid there and taken a nap for at IU Health,” they said. “You’ll get a several hours, I likely would have gone into transplant much faster there.” a coma or died before my family returned home from the movies,” Hull says.

They were right. It turns out that the silver lining to Hull’s grave prognosis was a Needless to say, he feels extremely lucky. dramatic jump up on the transplant list to No. 4. Though a lot of patients spend 5 to Hull and his wife own three Massage Envy 10 years on the list, Hull was blessed with a clinics in the area in Greenwood, Evansville healthy liver three weeks later. and Lafayette. Julie, with an MBA and a background as a nurse practitioner in health With a new lease on life, Hull was feeling and wellness, runs the clinic while Hull pretty fantastic for a stretch of time. In handles the financial matters.

December 2016, however, two years after his transplant, he suffered a new health Hull learned about the Luckiest Hoosier scare while taking steroids for inflammation Alive contest when reading a copy of a following a colonoscopy. Though he had Towne Post magazine. been on steroids in the past with no adverse reaction, there’s always that slight chance “People tell me every day that they can’t that complications can arise, and they did. believe what I’ve been through and how fortunate I am to be alive,” Hull says.

One afternoon, Hull wasn’t feeling well so he decided to take a nap while his wife, Though he typically doesn’t care for the Julie, took the kids to the movies. When she spotlight, he was compelled to enter a kissed her husband goodbye, she noticed his nomination for the Luckiest Hoosier Alive breath had a sweet smell to it, a sign of high contest because he’s grateful that Hoosier blood sugar. They rushed to the emergency Parks Casino is recognizing people’s good room and found that Hull’s blood sugar had fortune and sharing uplifting stories with reached nearly 600, which is on the cusp of area readers. entering a diabetic coma.

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To ensure that his team could attend to every issue they encountered, Shephard hired master tradesmen, each specializing in a particular vocation.

“A painter can’t do wood replacement in the same way a carpenter can’t do paint,” Shephard says. “So, the carpenters and painters are The company replaces all aspects of trim, siding, soffit and paneling, two different crews.” but they also offer a window replacement alternative that saves thousands in comparison to replacement. (Refer to their website for What separates Shephard’s Painting from other contracting other areas of expertise.) companies is that they don’t collect a dime until the entire job is done to 100 percent customer satisfaction.

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Customers, the majority of whom reside on the northeast side of town, appreciate the attention to detail Shephard and his team take with each project.

“We hold their hand through the process, clearly communicating how it will go and what it will cost,” Shephard says.

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The company, which doesn’t practice high-pressure sales tactics, sends bids out via e-mail to give the homeowner time to assess the quote at their leisure. The e-mail includes the bid, their warranty, a PowerPoint visual breakdown on what is standard procedure per project, as well as individualized scope breakdown backed with photos of the issue needing repaired or replaced.

The company uses top-of-the-line products and follows manufacturer specifications with their applications. They also include a five-year workmanship warranty, so if customers have any issues regarding the completed work, they’ll fix it at no charge for that five-year period.

It all starts with a free assessment. From there, Shephard talks finances with the potential client, regularly offering special deals to keep his prices competitive. For instance, during the 2017 season, “All of our exterior products are backed by a lifetime manufacture he’s extending a 25 percent discount on a full exterior package, which includes wood replacement and paint. In addition, customers warranty, including the caulk where we caulk every crack on the exterior of all paintable substrates other than those meant for a may utilize a 15 months-same-as-cash financing plan. weeping purpose,” Shephard says. “When the job is complete, there isn’t a single crack on any of the treated substrates, leaving the house At the start of each job, the company power washes the house to assess the condition of the wood. This is a method proven to give a 100 percent weatherproof.”

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Jerry Cieslak is a man of diverse passions.

Based on the large plumbing truck parked in his driveway, you might expect the flat, metallic smell of pipes and oil around his yard. A glance at the dozens of trophy fish mounted might remind you of fresh air wafting off a clear Canadian lake. But the intense fragrance all around his home is from the innumerable flowers carefully planted around his property north of Zionsville.

“I plant more than 50,000 annuals every year,” he says proudly. “I’ve got up to a couple million tulips and daffodils.”

Cieslak’s extensive garden draws

interest from tour buses, garden clubs, photographers and people looking for unique backdrops for family portraits. And there’s a story behind many of the annuals.

“A lot of the flower bulbs are from old farmhouses,” Cieslak says. “When the owners die and the heirs sell the property, I get permission to go in and get some of the bulbs. Some of them are more than 60 years old. They might have 150 bulbs all matted together and out of those you might only get a dozen that bloom.

“A lot of times (the heirs) come back and thank me for saving their Mom and Dad’s flowers,” he adds. “They feel like their parents are up in heaven looking down, glad to see

Jerry Cieslak plants more than 50,000 annuals every year at his home north of Zionsville.

somebody taking care of their flowers.”

Jerry has always enjoyed gardening and fishing, but he threw himself into his hobbies after losing his wife and son in a terrible car crash 19 years ago.

“After the accident, I had a hard time for four or five years,” Cieslak says. “But I decided to try to help myself and create something I’d never seen before. I also started fishing seriously again, and that’s been a big help.”

Each spring, Cieslak hires troops of kids from surrounding neighborhoods to get the annuals in the ground. Planting that many flowers across his five-acre spread takes many

hands, but he’s learned shortcuts to save time on maintenance — and all without using any chemicals or pesticides.

“We can get all of the annuals in within a week,” he says. “But that’s because I have good dirt - I call it my ‘black gold’ and we have everything set up properly.

I plant the flowers close together, so I don’t really have a weed problem. By the time the weeds come up, the flowers are already six to eight inches tall, so they shade the weeds.”

For fertilizer, Cieslak uses his own compost and adds ashes from his fireplace. To control bugs, he positions praying mantis nests around the flower beds. Neighborhood kids often join him on his rounds, picking up scraps of gardening knowledge and a love of nature. Which is generally a positive thing, but not always.

“I had one little boy who watched me and wanted to make his own compost,” Ceislak says. “Then his mother started noticing a smell in the house. He was making his compost behind the couch.”

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Cobblestone, formerly Cobblestone Grill in Zionsville, has made several changes to its menu and interior, which has resulted in several happy guests at the popular dining destination.

Cobblestone co-owner Kent Esra said several interior walls were removed in the restaurant to open up the space.

“The bar area almost doubled in size,” Esra said. “We were able to expose the original brick of the main wall by sanding off several layers of paint. A window was cut into the brick wall to incorporate our bourbon room into the main dining room. “ Esra and the staff also carried the Cobblestone’s Fanimation Brewmaster fans into the bourbon room.

“All the lighting was updated and accent lighting was added to the back bar,” Esra said.”The new Cobblestone has all new tables, chairs, bar stools and flooring. Our

new color scheme is several shades of gray.

We made the renovations because it was time for a change. We feel Cobblestone now has a much more contemporary look.” ​ All of Cobblestone’s menus (lunch, dinner and brunch) have changed, too.

“There are very few items that were held over from Cobblestone Grill,” Esra said. “The new menus have been received very well.”

The new menu items include delicious lunch sandwiches such as a grilled or fried local pork tenderloin on a brioche bun, a custom triple blend half-pound burger, a crispy tilapia filet, a “Brick St. Chicken,” which is a grilled chicken breast with Carmelites onion, spinach, roasted red peppers and smoked mozzarella on ciabatta and a capicola grilled cheese with capicola, cheddar, smoked mozzarella and tomato grilled on pugliese bread.

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taco, which is a local roasted pork belly with handmade tortilla, ancho salsa, fresh guacamole and radishes and a fresh rigatoni with peas, fava beans, garlic, purple asparagus, seasonal mushrooms, spinach and lemon sauce. The Rigatoni is also served at dinner.

Dinner entrees include a filet, which is eight ounces topped with herbed brown butter and accompanied by a potato and a vegetable, a sirloin, which is 10 ounces and topped with herbed brown butter and accompanied by a potato and a vegetable, a fried pork chop, which is a local bonein panko-crusted pork chop served with arugula and lemon salad.

Other dinner entrees include Salmon Primavera, a pan roasted Chilean salmon with creamed peas, wild mushrooms and aged Artisano’s balsamic vinegar, and a Chicken Involtini — a chicken breast stuffed with sun dried tomatoes, smoked mozzarella and topped with house grain mustard sauce, served with a vegetable.

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Esra said one of the things he loves most about owning a restaurant is the “freedom of being your own boss and the satisfaction of owning your own business.”

Before he co-owned Cobblestone with his wife, Liz, Esra worked for a local restaurant group that owned The Malibu Grill for 15

years. He and Liz opened The Cobblestone Grill in 2000.

He stated that the Zionsville community has responded very positively to the changes at Cobblestone.

“The reaction has been overwhelmingly positive,” Esra said enthusiastically. “It has been a lot of fun.”

Jack Kenney, Indianapolis, said he loves Cobblestone’s new look and the new menu items.

“I love the shrimp and grits, the salads and their smoked salmon,” Kenney said. “I love all of their fresh ingredients.”

Leslie Kessler, Indianapolis, enjoys the beet panzanella salad, the filets and the outstanding service.

“Cobblestone has a wait staff that really know how to take care of everyone,” she said. “They are fast, friendly and very knowledgable about the food.”

For Esra, the most fulfilling part is serving customers and being a part of the Zionsville community.

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