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Franklin Chamber announces new board of directors

2024 Board Members

President: Amy Richardson, Main & Madison Market Café

Vice president: Todd Shuck, Campbell Shuck Insurance

Treasurer: Krista Linke, City of Franklin At large member: Dr. David Clendening, Franklin Community Schools

At large member: Eric Leugers, Leugers Insurance Group

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Aleks Davis, B2S Life Sciences

Jeff Dutton, Johnson Memorial Health

Dr. Andrew Jones, Franklin College

Lisa Jones, Jones & Anderson CPA Group

The Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce announced its 2024 board of directors.

The Franklin Chamber’s board of directors are a dedicated and active group made up of a cross section of industries in Johnson County who represent the chamber and provide guidance and direction for the organization. Board members serve a two-year term and may be asked to serve a maximum of two additional consecutive terms for a total of six years.

For more information about becoming a chamber member or for a calendar of events, contact the Franklin Chamber of Commerce or check its website: www.franklincoc.org or 317-736-6334.

Megan Laugle, Innovative Casting Technologies

Andy Moorman, NSK Precision

Shellee Pietras, Promise Advisory Group

David Pfeiffer, Johnson County Museum of History

Lezlie Richards, TeamLogic IT

Sally Wells, Mutual Savings Bank

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n Several F.C. Tucker Company central Indiana sales associates from the Indianapolis South office were honored at F.C. Tucker Company’s annual awards banquet in Indianapolis.

Award winners were named in the following notable categories:

Don Harrington has received four awards: Leading Sales Producer without Licensed Team Member, Platinum Club, President’s Club first-time member and Executive Club first-time member

The Coffey Team has received two awards: Leading Sales Producer with Licensed Team Member and Platinum Club

Platinum Club: The Hopson Team, REsolved Properties

Executive Club, first-time members: Making Moves Realty Group, The Tom Johnson Team, Becca York

n Express Employment Professionals Indy South, a employment resource center for south central Indiana has promoted Erin Pardue to operations and marketing manager.

Pardue joined Express Indy South as a marketing coordinator 12 years ago. She was elevated to recruiting and marketing manager six years ago and now looks to lead in an even greater capacity.

In her new position, she will oversee the operational leadership of the Indy South light industrial team and the company’s front office and marketing functions. She will leverage her experience and strategic vision to drive efficiency and growth within the organization.

n Franklin College honored a staff member with an award of excellence and recognized several employees for milestone years of service at the 30th Annual Employee Appreciation and Holiday Celebration.

Jarrod Brett, associate registrar in the Office of Academic Records at Franklin College, received the 2023 Margaret A. Hommell Staff Service Excellence Award.

Full-time employees honored for their years of service with the college include the following:

5-year awards: Jasmina Cheeseman (Carmel), Dana Cummings (Franklin), Lee Ann Jourdan (Indianapolis 46201), Brittany LaBonte (Morgantown), Ryan McElwain (Greenwood), Joseph Young (Franklin), Wei Wei (Greenwood)

10-year awards: Jennifer Cataldi (Indianapolis), Wanpen (Lisa) Doolittle (Indianapolis), Emily Jones (Trafalgar), Emily Marten (Franklin), Kyra Noerr (Indianapolis), Sandra Randolph (Franklin), Jared Sabelhaus (Greenwood), Christopher Wach (Nineveh), Emily Olibo (Franklin)

15-year awards: Nora Brem (Cleves, Ohio), Susan Crisafulli (Franklin), Justin Gash (Franklin), Andrew Hendricks (Franklin), Rebecca Wallace (Franklin), Kristine Wood (Franklin)

20-year awards: John Boardman (Franklin), David Cunningham (Indianapolis), Barbara Everling (Franklin), Christopher Shaff (Franklin), Kristin Wasielewski (Franklin)

25-year awards: Thomas (Doug) DeWees (Franklin), Steve Leonard (Indianapolis)

30-year award: Tandy Shuck (Greenwood)

35-year award: Mark Wright (Martinsville)

40-year award: Scott Cummings (Franklin)

45-year award: Mark Brittner (Franklin)

Part-time employees honored for their years of service with the college include the following:

5-year awards: Tyler Hoffman (Franklin), Michael Wynn (Whiteland)

35-year award: Russell “Rusty” Hughes (Franklin)

n Marian University has announced the promotion of Jennifer Plumlee, to vice president for Access and Student Success. Plumlee previously served as Marian’s

Assistant Vice President for Student Success and Engagement.

In her new role, Plumlee provides leadership and strategic direction for Marian University’s approach to student success and Pathways programs.

n Judy Hoeping and Adrian Pearce of Tomorrow Realty Inc. welcomed Tosha Storm Matthews. She moved from Texas and is happy to be back home. She is a 1994 graduate of Center Grove High School. Tosha is a real estate agent and is available to assist you with home buying, selling or building needs.

n The Johnson County Community Foundation has hired Mallory Carnes to fill the role of communications manager and Joe Morris as executive coordinator.

Carnes is responsible for the management and execution of communication strategies and to carry out JCCF’s mission and goals. She previously served the community for 13 years at the City of Franklin parks department as their marketing/communications coordinator.

Morris will assist the JCCF leadership team. He has more than 20 years of executive support experience in higher education – most recently at the Pulliam School of Journalism at Franklin College.

n The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has added two new members to its board: banking executive Jeff Gilmer and attorney Michelle Maslowski.

Gilmer is the vice president of Retail Lending for the IU Credit Union, a position he has held since 2008. He has worked in banking and lending since 1995 and during that time has focused on delivering an outstanding borrower experience through the implementation of technology, process improvement and employee development.

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Maslowski joined Van Valer Law Firm LLP in May of 2023, and concentrates her practice in employment litigation in industries, including transportation, general contracting, food processing, manufacturing, staffing, retail, medical and financial services.

JCCF has elected the following officers for 2024:

• Chair, Dan Nicoson, community volunteer

• Vice chair, Tom Sprague, First Financial Bank

• Secretary, Anne Young, retired educator

• Treasurer, Susie Qualls, community volunteer

• Past chair, Steve Spencer, entrepreneur

• Co-chair, Bob Heuchan, retired banking CEO

• Co-chair, Evan Meade, Franciscan Health.

n Marian University welcomed Craig Koch as its new Vice President of Facilities. Koch, of Greenwood, most recently served as project manager for Browning Construction.

Physician Network Neuroscience Specialists in Indianapolis and Mooresville.

Board-certified, Ong is a graduate of the Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences in Kansas City, Mo. He completed his residency training at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in Detroit, Mich., and a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medicine Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.

He specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation and spinal cord injury medicine.

n Andrew Rosner, director of digital fluency at Franklin College, has been chosen as a member of the fourth cohort of the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) Leadership Academy. The year-long program specializes in the talent development needs of faculty and staff members of private college campuses. Each participant was identified by their sponsoring college as someone whose leadership will be critical to the institution’s future.

Rosner joined Franklin College in February 2021 and is a resident of Bargersville.

n Shalee Bradley has been hired as the new extension educator for agriculture and natural resources for Purdue Extension Johnson County. In her role, she’ll be a conduit between Purdue research and local residents, focusing on agriculture, natural resources and horticulture.

area. He has studied several small business opportunities before landing in this “resale” industry.

Holden purchased the 2-acre property at 1000 N. State Road 135, in 2019. The company, with 22 employees, also owns Selective Closeouts, which sells returns/ overstocks from the TV shopping channel QVC through live shows on Facebook.

In his role, Koch will provide leadership and supervision across Marian University facilities and is responsible for the planning, operations, maintenance, renovation and construction across all sites in support of educational and co-curricular programs.

Through his former position at Browning Construction, he has been involved in new construction projects at Marian for nearly a decade.

n Binnan Ong, DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), is now part of Franciscan

Agriculture and natural resources educators serve as research-based, unbiased information sources for county and state constituents, according to the Purdue Extension website. They can answer questions about everything from crops, agriculture business and livestock to natural resources, urban agriculture, pesticide use and land conservation.

n After over 27 years of ownership of Selective Seconds Consignment, owner Vena Holden is retiring and handing over the business to a new owner, Lance Young. He is local to the Greenwood and Center Grove

n The Franklin College Office of Diversity & Inclusion recently celebrated the recipients of its annual Women of Distinction awards in celebration of National Women’s History Month. Each year, members of the Franklin College community are invited to submit nominations to honor women on campus for this distinction. In addition, they are encouraged to nominate someone from the local community. The nominees are then judged by a panel and a winner is selected in each category.

Nominees and guests came together on March 20 for brunch and to celebrate one another and to listen to the inspiring words of guest speaker Ellise Smith, creator and founder of Fatness Fiction, home of +Plus Size Magic Radio.

All nominees received a certificate, while the winners were honored with a plaque.

Student: Celeste Edwards, of Indianapolis is a chemistry and secondary education major.

Faculty: Stacy Hoehn, Ph.D., of Franklin, is an associate professor of mathematics.

Staff: Carolina Puga Mendoza, of Franklin, is an admissions counselor at Franklin College.

Community Member: Kathleen Anderson Ratcliff, of Greenwood, is the founder and executive director of Upstream Prevention Inc.

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kiwanis announces golf outing

Save Thursday, June 13, to participate in the Perry Kiwanis Golf Outing to support Hunger Inc., Riley Hospital, Baxter YMCA and Perry Township Schools. Check-in begins 10:30 a.m., shotgun starting time is noon at Smock Golf Course, County Line Road at Sherman Drive, Indianapolis

To register as a player or sponsor, visit www. Kiwanisgolfouting.org

JccF transfers employer resource network to Aspire

The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) announced it will transfer control of its Employer Resource Network (ERN) to Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance.

The Employer Resource Network is a nationally tested program that places success coaches in the workplaces of participating companies. The program connects individuals with resources to help them remain employed and advances a company’s ability to retain employees.

Aspire will become the lead organization and employ a success coach. The coach’s time will be split between participating companies that invest in shares of the ERN. The coach will be on-site at Johnson County and southern Indianapolis companies for half-day periods and is on call as well. The success coach can help relieve matters such as reliable transportation, workplace conflict, childcare, housing challenges, family challenges, mental health issues or other circumstances that might arise, according to a media release on the transfer.

Companies interested in learning more about the ERN program can visit aspirejohnsoncounty.com/employer-resource network.

Jcbank recognized by chamber

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce recognizes JCBank as a 2024 Best Places to Work in Indiana recipient.

In its 19th year, this program honors top organizations in the state as determined

through employer reports and comprehensive employee surveys. Company evaluations and the selection process are administered by the Workforce Research Group.

Winners are chosen in four groups: small companies with 15 and 74 employees; medium companies with 75 and 249 employees; large companies with 250 and 999 employees; and major companies with 1,000 or more employees.

All companies that participate in the 2024 Best Places to Work program receive an in-depth evaluation identifying strengths and weaknesses, according to their employees.

Jersey mike’s celebrates 14th annual month of Giving

Riley Children’s Hospital joined forces with Jersey Mike’s Subs locations in the Greenwood and Indianapolis areas for the 14th Annual March “Month of Giving” campaign to support local charities.

The “Month of Giving” campaign culminated with Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving” on March 27 when local Jersey Mike’s restaurants gave 100 percent of the day’s sales, not just profit, to Riley Children’s Hospital, Stone Belt and Muncie Mission.

Aspire Johnson county receives Intermediary capacity Grant

The Intermediary Capacity Building grant was created in 2023 by the Indiana General Assembly to implement the policy goals of the House Enrolled Act 1002. On Feb. 19, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education named Aspire Johnson County among the recipients of the grant.

The rules of the grant state that recipients must use the one-time funds to expand access to one or more of the following programs: Career Scholarship Accounts, Career Discovery Meetings and Career Coaching and Navigation.

Aspire’s efforts over the past few years align with the state’s goals of increased career exposure for students. They will be working to help their school partners reach those

goals with an extensive list of quality employers in Johnson County. This grant affirms Aspire’s work in workforce development and elevates their ability to stand out among Indiana’s local economic development and chamber organizations.

Foundation invests $5 million in recovery housing

Local philanthropist Julie Wood, on behalf of the Tom & Julie Wood Family Foundation, will donate $5 million to Community Health Network Foundation to endow Community Fairbanks Recovery Center’s Recovery Housing program. The investment is the largest gift in Community Health Network’s history, and it will be paid over five years.

Recovery Housing offers a structured environment where individuals can develop and practice life skills while maintaining a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle. Community Fairbanks Recovery Center’s supportive living apartments provide a safe and sober environment as residents continue on the road of recovery. Residents are encouraged to stay at Recovery Housing for at least nine weeks, but many choose to stay longer. In 2023, more than 250 individuals benefited from the Recovery Housing program, and the average length of stay was 67 days.

Shoe store opens in Edinburgh Rack Room Shoes opened its doors on March 21, at Indiana Premium Outlets. Located at 3140 Outlet Drive, the familyfootwear retailer offers an extensive selection of brand name shoes at value prices and is known for its ongoing “Buy One Get One 50 Percent Off” promotion.

Rack Room Shoes has emphasized its athletic offering in the new Edinburgh location through the company’s Athletic Shop. This shop-in-shop concept offers a in-store and online experience around its athletic product while closely linking with brand partners.

Rack Room Shoes is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

resources help Hoosiers in recovery, employers

Individuals recovering from addiction with prior justice involvement or facing mental health challenges can access new, detailed resources at no charge from the Wellness Council of Indiana to help them maintain their current employment or re-enter the workforce. The organization also has support for employers with the latest best practice tools on how they can overcome their own stigma and work toward becoming a

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recovery-ready employer.

Wellness Council of Indiana is putting that message to action as it kicks off an event series for employers designed to bridge the gaps in workplace mental health and substance use disorder resources. The in-person gatherings are free and held in partnership with the Division of Mental Health and Addiction within Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration.

For more details, dates, location and to register, visit: www.wellnessindiana.org/event SHRM and HRCI credits are available for attendees.

m/I ready to build in bargersville M/I Homes, announced plans for the Indianapolis division’s development of its newest community, Sawyer Walk, located in Bargersville, just off State Road 144. The new community offers 417 new homesites with a variety of single-family floorplans, modern amenities and easy access to local restaurants and shops.

Depending on the series line, homes for sale at Sawyer Walk range from 1,500 to 4,058 sq. ft. with two to six bedrooms and two to five bathrooms. Each home also provides optional structural features including verandas, fireplaces and sunrooms.

Sports store opens on Southside Academy Sports + Outdoors, a sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, has opened a Greenwood-area store at 8811 Hardegan St., Indianapolis.

Every Academy store is a destination where families can find apparel, footwear, sports and camping equipment, hunting and fishing gear, outdoor cooking and more from top national brands. Academy also offers free services such as grill and bike assembly, scope mounting, bore sighting, line winding/ spooling and propane exchange. Hunting and fishing licenses are also available to purchase in stores.

kiwanis donate to boy Scouts

Perry Kiwanis recently presented a donation to Rae Cartee, district director of the

Crossroads of America Council of Boy Scouts of America. The $1,000 donation will be used to send scouts to summer camp. The gift will support Pathfinder Regional Day Camp, operated the week of June 10 at the FFA Leadership Center in Trafalgar. It costs roughly $200 per youth to attend the camp.

Kiwanis supports various community organizations including Hunger Inc., Baxter YMCA and Riley Hospital for Children through its golf outing and its concession stand serving Baxter YMCA youth athletic leagues.

Aspen creek Grill plans for Greenwood restaurant

A new restaurant offering “comfort made food” will open on Greenwood’s north side later this year.

Aspen Creek Grill is planning to open an estimated 7,050-square-foot location at 1133 N. Emerson Avenue, north of the Walmart and just south of County Line Road.

The restaurants feature scratch-made, “comfort-fresh food” that is prepared daily with a variety of choices, according to its website. Choices include: “premium Black Angus hand-cut steaks, freshly chopped salads, house-smoked ribs, creamy pastas and hand-crafted burgers.”

logistics Park receives award

Mohr Logistics Park was named the 2024 “Commercial Development of the Year” CoStar Impact Award winner in the Indianapolis market.

The CoStar Impact Awards recognize exemplary commercial real estate transactions and projects completed in 2023 that have significantly influenced neighborhoods or submarkets.

The Whiteland business park spans 475 acres and is a testament to the innovation that has redefined the Indianapolis metro area’s industrial capabilities. The initial land acquisition in June 2020 laid the groundwork for a business park that now houses industrial tenants like Cooper Tire (Goodyear), NFI Industries and DHL.

On April 1, 2023, an EF-3 tornado ripped through Lot 6, a recently completed onemillion square-foot warehouse — the largest building in the park at the time — and the nearby community, leaving a trail of destruction that stretched for miles.

Weather service adds new client BAM Weather (BAMWX.com) announced that they will be providing weather data and forecasts to the National Hot Rod Association.

NHRA, which is the largest racing organization in the world, was founded in 1951. BAM Weather will provide weather data, forecasting and support through their platform, Clarity, for National Hot Rod Association operations.

Franciscan Health achieves accreditation

Franciscan Health Cancer Center

Indianapolis has achieved full accreditation status for its rectal cancer program from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer.

Franciscan was the first health system in the state to achieve this distinction three years ago. With the re-accreditation, they remain the only central Indiana health system to hold this accreditation.

Franciscan Health Cancer Center

Indianapolis features nationally accredited cancer programs, board-certified oncologists and dedicated fellowship-trained colorectal surgeons. The multidisciplinary team works continually to offer prompt diagnosis, advanced treatment options and the latest clinical trials to fight and beat colorectal cancer.

School boards deemed ‘commendable’ by association

Two local school board were recognized as commendable governing boards by the Indiana School Boards Association.

The boards of trustees of the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp. and NinevehHenley-Jackson United School Corp. were recognized with Exemplary Governing Awards by the Indiana School Boards Association.

The award is given to the school boards for demonstrating “outstanding commitment to professional learning and student success” for the 2023 school year, a press release said.

Both Clark-Pleasant and Indian Creek earned Level 1 Commendable awards.

moe’s Southwest Grill, located at 2161 n morton St., Franklin,

their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Jan. 26.

T-mobile, located at 2174 n morton St., Franklin, celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on march 8.

Johnson county Senior Services celebrated 45 years of service to the seniors of Johnson county with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 5.

kid city Academy celebrated 15 years of education and the dedication of the Jonella c. Salyers Education building with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 17.

Woven co. candle Studio + collective celebrated their grand opening at 200 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, with a ribbon cutting on April 25.

Angie’s Pool and Spa, located at 771 commerce Drive, Franklin, celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on April 18.

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The barn at Aberdeen Farms held a grandopening, ribboncutting ceremony on Feb. 7 at 3808 Farmway Drive, bargersville.

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Saddlebrook Farms north, 830 Saddlebrook Farms blvd., Whiteland, celebrated its grand opening on Feb. 14.

Furniture Fair had a grand-opening, ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8850 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis on march 1.

Senior Helpers held a relocation ribbon cutting on march 5 at 225 S. Emerson Ave, Suite D, Greenwood.

crow & clover cafe celebrated its grand opening on march 13 at 916 E. main St., #112, Greenwood.

In high spirits

Johnson County’s first active distillery since Civil War opens in Franklin

by AmAnDA STEVEnSOn- HOlmES

JJust like its name, Haberdasher Artisan Distillery use a unique and intriguing concept of blending the traditional craftsmanship of a haberdasher with the artistry of distilling spirits. The term haberdasher refers to someone who sells small articles for sewing, such as needles, thread, buttons and ribbons. The name also pays tribute to the use of the distillery space before its current occupants.

Before Haberdasher and the current Garment Factory Events, the property was the site of the Varynit Mills Garment Factory, constructed in the mid-1920s. The factory employed several seamstresses who made clothing, and it was bustling during World War II as they prepared clothing for the United States military.

Performed behind glass windows so anyone can witness the process, Haberdasher Artisan Distillery distills, ages and bottles every drop of their spirits in the historic Garment Factory Events building in downtown Franklin, located at 81 E. Wayne Street.

craftsmanship and quality

The same focus on detail-oriented craftsmanship and attention to quality employed by a seamstresses translates well into the production of artisanal spirits. The combination of haberdasher and artisan distillery suggests a brand that values tradition, craftsmanship and attention to detail. As master distiller, owner and founder, Brooks Bemis, applies the same principles inspired by the meticulous craft of tailoring to the art of distillation.

“We hand make everything. We manufacture every product here. Every product that’s been served here has been distilled, bottled and labeled by us. We don’t source any product, and we won’t compromise on flavor,” explained Bemis, a Franklin College graduate who studied business. “We’ve been able to put together a portfolio of spirits that spirits people enjoy. We call ourselves, ‘Spirits for the spirited.’”

Established in the summer of 2017 with all the necessary legal permits, Bemis created his series of uncompromising whiskeys and gins tailored for the spirits’ enthusiast. Less than a year later, when Bemis and team began distillation of their pot-distilled bourbon whiskey, Haberdasher became Johnson County’s first active distillery since the Civil War.

The pot-distilled bourbon whiskey is made from a mash

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owner: Brooks Bemis

founded: 2017

address: 81 E Wayne St, Franklin, IN 46131

phone: 317-526-3679

website: www.haberdasherdistillery.com

email: brooks@haberdasherdistillery.com

hours: Thursdays and Fridays from 3 to 9 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 7 p.m.

bill of corn, rye and barley. It’s aged in 15 and 25 gallon, levels three and four charred barrels for two to three years before carefully blending four to six barrels together for the small-batch bottlings. Bemis and team recommend serving it neat, on the rocks or in a classic bourbon cocktail like an old fashioned, Manhattan or whiskey sour.

A spirited dream

What first started as a hobby, visiting and appreciating other distilleries and breweries, now means so much more to Bemis.

“I was always fascinated by the science and stories of each distillery, and how each distillery manipulates all the variables of their fermenting and mashing. I didn’t realize that it was such an art,” said Bemis, who described himself and his wife, Lauren, as spirit enthusiasts.

The fascination and tasting of others’ products motivated Bemis to create spirits he would like to taste. “It’s a dream to be able to do this as a career,” he said.

As an artisan distillery, Haberdasher and Bemis emphasize smallbatch, production methods with a focus on quality ingredients, traditional techniques and producing a wide range of spirits like whiskey, gin and unique spirits such as the Spirit of Kwonjon distilled from an IPA beer and infused with botanicals.

“Exploring different flavors, different types of spirits and creating new things — that’s what it’s all about,” Bemis said. “As an enthusiast, it’s a perfect place for me to work because if I want to taste something, I can find a way to make it.”

Products with character and flavor

The variety of spirits each possess its own unique character and flavor profile.

“The owner was very engaging and spent time explaining what makes their spirits different,” said Carrie Breedlove of Greenwood. “The barrels

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they use give a very unique flavor that I’ve never had before and quite enjoyed.”

The distillery offers tastings that highlights the distillation process and the craftsmanship that goes into each product. Patrons learn about the sourcing of ingredients, the distillation process and best of all – sample the spirits.

“It’s got a great vibe,” said Les Tabeling of Franklin. “Brooks and the bartenders are great. Good conversations. I get the Irish coffee every week in memory of my two Irish grandmothers.”

Haberdasher Artisan Distillery is a captivating and distinctive brand, marrying the worlds of traditional craftsmanship and artisanal spirits in a way that appeals to consumers looking for unique and high-quality products with a story behind them.

Katie Schwarz of Franklin recommended, “Dasher cherry punch, bourbon chocolate martinis and gin old fashioneds. The menu has old faithfuls, seasonal flavors and unique flavors — something for everyone. The friendly staff and cozy atmosphere make Haberdasher a must-try.”

Other cocktail favorites include the Gold Rush, Bees Knees, Cosmo, pumpkin spice Old Fashioned, barrel aged gin, and the whiskey made from beer. Can’t decide? Flights are a good option because so many unique spirits are available.

keeping up with demand

Right now, Haberdasher has limited distribution, but its products can be found at the Garment Factory, Main and Madison Market Cafe in Franklin and Up Cellar and Cellar’s Market in Bargersville.

“We’ll have a new bourbon coming out in May,” Bemis revealed, as he plans for future growth with the current demand. “The next step will be increasing our capacity to create three to four times more product.

“If someone really wants to explore all our product offerings, we encourage private events,” Bemis suggested. “I go through our core range of products, our special ones, our manufacturing process and our story. It’s an intimate experience with the opportunity to teach people as much as they want to know about the spirits.”

Haberdasher is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Tuesdays are open for planned, curated events such as cocktails classes, Bourbon 101, trivia nights, crafts, etc. Other days of the week are available for private events. Learn more at www.haberdasherdistillery.com.

To book a private event, email: brooks@haberdasherdistillery. com.

Emptying the vessel W Counseling center takes innovative approach to help clients

When it comes to individual health, change is always possible.

Life is everchanging, circular, cyclical and seasonal and such a fluid existence requires a dynamic approach to overall health, said Christine Turo-Shields, licensed clinical social worker and owner of Kenosis Counseling Center in Greenwood, located on the corner of Fry Road and State Road 135.

When asked about the clients her practice serves, Turo-Shields’ answer is simple.

“I always say we work with people from birth to death, and all life issues in between,” she explained.

Founded in 2001 with her former husband, Dave, Kenosis Counseling began as a private practice in the couple’s home. But as the practice grew, the couple began to think about therapy, the process of the therapeutic journey and what that looks like, Turo-Shields said.

They hired a marketer to take a survey that essentially amounted to a litmus test of three groups of 10 to 15 individuals, including clients, referral sources and family members.

“What he distilled from them — which became our mission and mantra — is that the process of therapy is to empty yourself, then change your life and your future,” Turo-Shields said. “So, it is a process of personal change in whatever form or fashion that looks like.”

Kenosis works with people of all faiths and spiritual and philosophical beliefs, Turo-Shields said. It not only offers individual, couples and group counseling, but a range of therapies that address

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trauma, addiction, postpartem depression and anxiety, just to name a few.

Turo-Shields began her journey in social work as an addictions therapist, working with teenagers.

“I started out working in the addiction world, and oftentimes, people in the addiction world are struggling with issues of faith,” she explained.

“Kenosis is the Greek word for ‘emptying,’ and it also describes when Christ emptied himself of his divinity to become human. It just allowed us to incorporate faith and spirituality and all that wrestling that may be desired or needed into therapy.”

Staff members of Kenosis all have their own specialties, Turo-Shields said. Turo-Shields specializes in a

form of trauma therapy known as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and works with a variety of clients, including gifted and profoundly gifted individuals.

Initially leaning toward an interest in computers and information technology in high school, Turo-Shields recalled one event while working in the dietary department of her local hospital in Pennsylvania that changed her perspectives.

While ushering food carts back and forth in the hospital corridors, she noticed a familiar face in the emergency room as she passed by. A young man she previously dated stood about 15 feet in front of her overdosing, and he didn’t even recognize her.

“It was in that moment, I said to myself, ‘I want to help people before they get to that point,’” she said. “That was so pivotal for me.”

The destigmatization of seeking mental health treatment following the pandemic has been invaluable, TuroShields said. Those who struggled with their mental health seemed to struggle more, and those who had never struggled before, began to struggle –and that validated mental health is vital, touches everyone and everyone needs to attend to it.

Simply put, mental health issues are health issues.

“If you are seeking treatment for diabetes, cancer, epilepsy or asthma, those need to be treated through lifestyle changes and sometimes medication,” Turo-Shields said. “Mental health is no different.”

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medication adverse, but often, medication isn’t a requirement, she said.

“I find it is important to reflect on the whole body — it is body, mind and spirit,” she said. “If we are only attending to one aspect of it, then that is shortsighted.”

The beauty of therapy these days is the recognition of the value of integrative methods, she said. What used to be referred to as alternative approaches have, with time, become complementary approaches, such as dietary and lifestyle changes in combination with coaching services, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)/talk therapy and medication, if needed.

“Those can improve therapy,” Turo-Shields said.

“Therapy isn’t always talking about one’s childhood or airing dirty laundry. It isn’t always like that, but rather what is practical and what is healthy?”

Ellen Paris, a coaching partner with Kenosis and former counselor with Franklin’s community schools, describes the Kenosis approach as connected, trustworthy and passionate. Contrary to other counseling services, Kenosis is not a “mill of therapists,” she said.

Kenosis allows for more collaboration and support by taking a resource-rich approach to support and plug in whatever the client needs and not just in-house, Paris explained.

“It is a little bit more than working on problem solving for clients,” Paris said. “I see what Kenosis is doing as something that doesn’t happen in other areas.”

Another element of Kenosis is their work with graduate students and taking on interns, allowing them to learn the counseling world in a supportive environment, Turo-Shields said. Kenosis has worked closely with more than 250 interns in the past two decades. The Kenosis staff have also mentored area high school students who have capstone projects to complete, which are based based on their desired career path, she added.

People these days are more open to what it takes to get healthy, TuroShields said, and it is a more simplified approach.

“One of my mantras is things happen when they should, as they should,” she said. “I truly believe in the great unfolding, whether that is God or the Universe, there is always this great unfolding, and it is ours to integrate into our lives into how we are going to allow it to impact us and carry us forward.”

Franklin chamber hosts State of City, gives awards

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The Franklin Chamber of Commerce’s Feb. 8 annual meeting featured the Franklin State of the City address by Mayor Steve Barnett. Awards were also given out to members of the chamber and the community.

Franklin chamber community Service Award: carol Phipps

This honor recognizes an individual or organization that has contributed significantly to the Franklin community, serving selflessly without intent for personal or monetary gain.

Carol Phipps, a retired executive from Lilly, is a passionate community volunteer who dedicates her time to several organizations including The Rotary Club of Franklin, Interchurch Food Pantry, Bridges Alliance of Johnson County, United Way of Johnson County and is a founding member of 100 Women Who Care ... just to name a few.

Franklin chamber community Impact Awards: Franklin Zeta chapter of Tri kappa

The award recognizes a business or organization that has demonstrated outstanding business success in the areas of growth, stability and commitment to quality of life and overall contribution to the community.

Tri Kappa, a service organization with chapters in Indiana, brings women into close, unselfish relationships for the promotion of charity, culture, and education. Tri Kappa, Franklin Zeta Chapter currently has 77 familiar faces and are comprised of women throughout the community. Over the past five years they have contributed over $94,000 to organizations strengthening the community.

Franklin chamber business Hall of Fame Award: Generation Art & Frame

The Franklin Chamber Business Hall of Fame Award recognizes organizations who have been in business for at least 25 years and is presented based on their success in growth and stability, commitment to quality and overall contribution to the community.

Generation Art & Frame started when mural artists Doug and Jeannie Hendrickson along with their son, David, took notice of Franklin’s growing need for an art supply and framing store. They opened their original location at Northwood Plaza in 1994. In 2018, they decided to relocate to Franklin’s downtown.

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John P. Norris, MD, FACOG