Broad Ripple Newsletter Feb 2015

FEBRUARY 2015

Local Artist

Jamie Locke Becomes Social Media Success atBrip.com

ONE OF BROAD RIPPLE’S OLDEST BARS

THE BEST CHEESEBURGER IN INDY! STEAK NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT NEW FRONT ROOM FEATURES: TWENTY TAPS, CRAFT DRINKS & FINE WINES IN A COMFORTABLE ATMOSPHERE! SAME GREAT ALLEY CAT FOOD AND FUN.

has a new room!

MON – SAT 7AM – 3AM SUN 9AM – 3AM

6267 N. CARROLLTON AVE (IN THE ALLEY) 317-257-4036

Follow us on Facebook & Twitter

Open Tues-Fri 10am - 7pm Sat 10am - 5pm Sun & Mon Closed

atBrip.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 3

Coming Soon - New Additions • Locker Rooms & Showers • Additional Space & Outdoor Lifting Platform

Bring This Ad and Get 20% off Your First Month of Membership

Sign up for a free class at CrossfitBroadRipple.com

Choose your Fitness: • Crossfit - Complete Fitness Program • Olympic Lifting - Strength and Speed • Yoga - Mobility and Core, Body and Mind • Total Body Conditioning - No Barbells - Lean Fitness

Breakfast & Lunch 7 days a week 8am-4pm Dinner Monday thru Saturday until 9pm

WE HAVE MOVED!!!

NEW ADDRESS IS 6223 N. GUILFORD AVE New Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 8am-4pm

Handicap Accessible • More Parking • Extended Hours 317-257-5556 • 3sisterscafein.com

4 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / FEBRUARY 2015 / atBRip.com

•

New Dinner Menu

PUBLISHER Tom Garriott

tom@atBRip.com / 317-797-8135

TOWNEPOST PUBLISHER Tom Britt

tom@TownePost.com / 317-496-3599

BUSINESS MANAGER Jeanne Britt

jeanne@TownePost.com / 317-288-7101

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION Toni Folzenlogel

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Alyssa Sander

ADVERTISING DESIGNER Austin Vance

EDITORS

Allie Nash / Katelyn Bausman

FEBRUARY WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS

Bethann Buddenbaum / Chalene Braun / Joshua Deisler / Kara Reibel / Lesley Neff / Janet Schwind / Lynda Hedberg Thies / Marc D. Allan / Marcy Vigren / Matthew Socey / Rachel Quade

COVER STORY

34

Cover Photo / Brian Brosmer

LOCAL ARTIST JAMIE LOCKE BECOMES SOCIAL MEDIA SUCCESS Writer / Janet Schwind

With a Dremel and rhythmic intuition, artist Jamie Locke creates intricate works of mandala art that are causing an inspiring ripple effect wherever she goes.

SHOP LOCAL!

Help our local economy by shopping local.

Advertising supporters of the Broad Ripple Community Newsletter offset the costs of publication and mailing, keeping this publication FREE. Show your appreciation by thanking them with your business.

DEPARTMENTS 6 Heating Up Those Cold Winter

26 Scotty’s Brewhouse Uses

Blues

Localstake to Find Local Investors

9 Author Dan Wakefield Finds His Way Home

12 Restaurant Review: SoBro Cafe 14 Local Artist Turned Restaurateur 18 David Becker, Chairman & CEO of First Internet Bank

STORY SUBMISSIONS

Post your stories to TownePost.com or email to info@atBRip.com.

MAILING ADDRESS

36 11th Annual Pink Pajama Party to

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

38 Childhood Memory Pops

The Broad Ripple Community Newsletter is published by the TownePost Network and is written for and by local Broad Ripple area residents. Newsletters are distributed via direct mail to more than 9,256 Broad Ripple area homeowners and businesses each month.

Benefit Indiana Women in Need Creativity

42 Girls About Town: Think Pink!

44 Ann Murtlow

atBrip.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 5

/BRip

atBRip.com

Governor Davis

Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel Blind Boy

Craig Brenner 6 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / FEBRUARY 2015 / atBRip.com

Writer / Matthew Socey

Now is the time for people to go out and see arts events, even in the dead of winter. It’s easy to see plays, films, art exhibits and concerts in the warm months, but many a business have closed due to a long, cold winter. An event made specifically for such a challenge is the Fifth Annual Indy Winter Blues Fest at Birdy’s Feb. 14.

One of the artists taking the charge in getting people out of their arts hibernation is Kokomo band leader Mike Milligan, who organizes the festival. The festival is an evening of live blues from all Indiana artists. Milligan, whose band is also on the lineup, said the festival came out of necessity.

“I was home on a Friday night, playing guitar. and I asked myself, ‘Why am I not performing tonight? How come nobody is performing in the winter?’ Usually when things don’t happen, I make them happen,” Milligan said.

Governor Davis, of the Governor Davis Band, has been one of the faces of Indiana blues for decades. His showmanship, along with his singing and guitar playing, make him a blues hat-trick.

Birdy’s has been a live music staple in Indianapolis since 2000, featuring a diverse collection of local, regional and national acts gracing the stage. Recent bands include Rusted Root, Big James and the Chicago Playboys and Toby Lightman. Then up-and-coming acts like Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Joe Bonnamossa, Nickel Creek and Drive By Truckers are a part of Birdy’s history and wall of framed publicity photos.

“Indy Winter Blues Fest is a really good excuse to get out of the house. If I needed to get out, I figured I need a reason, so everyone else may need a reason, too,” Milligan said.

Matthew Socey is host of the Blues House Party, Film Soceyology and the producer of Stolen Moments for WFYI 90.1 FM. He will also be the M.C. for the 2015 Indy Winter Blues Festival.

This year’s lineup features Blind Boy and the CNI Dawgs, Craig and the Crawdads, Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel and the Governor Davis Band. Besides being the festival organizer and one of the artists performing, Milligan is also a fan.

“This is a really good chance to see other bands that I like to listen to. As a musician, I’m usually performing, so I don’t get to see other bands. With this festival, I not only get to perform, but I get to see some fellow musicians that I haven’t seen in a while,” Milligan said.

Blind Boy and the CNI Dawgs have been a Central Indiana staple for years. The band takes music from the early and middle part of the 20th century and add some modern musical grit: raw Mississippi blues, Indiana style.

The Craig in Craig and the Crawdads is Bloomington-area piano guy Craig Brenner, one of the Hoosier state’s unofficial ambassadors of New Orleans music. Brenner has released several albums, including his 2014 release “Live at The Old Mint,” his most diverse album to date.

Milligan and his band Steam Shovel are the epitome of the Kokomo Boogie, a rollicking, guitar trio with a dash of soul. Milligan was bold enough to cover Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Goin’ On” on one of his albums. He’s recorded several albums on his Mojo Hut label and has been seen at venues as diverse as house parties in Kokomo to the House of Blues in Chicago. atBrip.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 7

Celebrate the One You Love!

Call Bokay Florist Today to Pre-Order your Valentine’s Day Flowers

5890 N. Keystone Ave. | Indianapolis, IN | 317-253-2323

317.257.7849 831 Broad Ripple Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46220 HOURS OF OPERATION

MONDAY-SUNDAY 11AM-3AM

DRINK SPECIALS Out Carry nu e Food M le b Availa

SUNDAYS $4 JAGERMEISTER $5 STOLI BLOODY MARYS $5 JIM BEAM $15 BUCKETS OF MILLER LIGHT & COORS LIGHT

MONDAYS t patio larges ripple d in broa 4 tv's! over 6

$3 WELL DRINKS & DRAFT PINTS $3 CAPTAIN MORGAN, JAMESON $4 SIGNATURE SHOOTERS

TUESDAYS $2 WELL DRINKS & ALL BOTTLED BEERS $4 JACK DANIELS, JACK HONEY $4 ABSOLUT VODKA

@kilroysripple www.facebook.com/KilroysBroadRipple

WEDNESDAYS

HALF PRICED DRINKS

r try ou fed u s st f famou sticks bread

*EXCLUDES TOP SHELF LIQUORS

THURSDAYS $3 WELL DRINKS & DRAFT PINTS $3 BACARDI & FLAVORS $4 SIGNATURE SHOOTERS

FRIDAYS $3 COORS & COORS LIGHT BOTTLES $4 SIERRA NEVADA PINTS $5 KETEL ONE VODKA

SATURDAYS $4 LEINENKUGEL’S PINTS $5 JACK DANIELS $6 GREY GOOSE

www.kilroysindy.com 8 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / FEBRUARY 2015 / atBRip.com

r out ou check d ly foo month ls specia

AUTHOR

DAN WAKEFIELD FINDS HIS WAY HOME

Left half: Dan seated at The Red Key, painted

by Ellen Crabb for the Hoosier Salon atBrip.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 9

Ben Affleck and Rachel We

isz

Writer / Kara Reibel

K

urt Vonnegut was wrong. In a satirical review in Life magazine of Dan Wakefield’s first novel, Vonnegut concluded from reading “Going All The Way” that Wakefield would not be able to move back to Indianapolis, forced to forever watch the Indy 500 on television.

“It’s the only book review I have ever seen that uses the word ‘putrid,’” jokes Wakefield.

In truth, Vonnegut and Wakefield were great friends, and Vonnegut never passed up an opportunity for his classic satirical banter. Not only does Vonnegut use the word “putrid” but also gives his “Word of Honor” that the book is good. It sold over a million copies.

Two years ago, Wakefield quietly moved back to Broad Ripple, around the corner from where he grew up. “I could have moved into my third grade classroom,” said Wakefield referring to the condos of repurposed School 80.

When asked why, after teaching for the last 17 years in Miami at Florida International University (FIU), would Wakefield move

back to Broad Ripple simply responded, “The Central Library and The Red Key.” The Red Key is a vintage bar, renowned internationally as one of the top best bars in the world for book nerds. Along with The White Horse Tavern in Greenwich Village and Vesuvio Cafe in San Francisco, these are the only ones to make the list in the United States. “Vonnegut supposedly hung out at The Red Key, but there isn’t proof of this,” said Wakefield. “But it’s his kind of place.”

Wakefield started writing in elementary school at School 80, for the Rippler. While at Shortridge, he wrote the sports column on Thursdays for the Daily Echo. Dick Lugar wrote the column on Tuesdays. Max Schumacher, president and CEO of the Indianapolis Indians, was in the same class.

One summer during college, Wakefield worked for the Indianapolis Star and had “a great time.” After graduating from Columbia University, Wakefield was offered a fellowship at Harvard. He spent the majority of his life living in Boston, although he lived for a time in New York City and Hollywood before moving to Miami.

His first novel and bestseller, “Going All The Way,” was made into a movie two decades after it was published. Wakefield had another novel turned into a movie, “Starting Over,” in 1979. “I had to buy my own movie ticket to see ‘Starting Over,’” shares Wakefield.

When director Mark Pellington contacted Wakefield about making “Going All The Way” into a movie, he asked Wakefield to write the screenplay.

“Mark read my book off his father’s bookshelf. He wanted to keep the essence of the novel, honoring the original setting in the ’50s, whereas other initial offers for the movie rights wanted to modernize it,” said Wakefield.

Much of the filming of “Going All The Way” – starring Jeremy Davies and Ben Affleck – was filmed here in Indianapolis. The filming locations included The Red Key, Crown Hill Cemetery, Herron Art School, Fountain Square and the Broad Ripple High School football field. “We had a great time filming,” shares Wakefield. “I was able to get a dozen of my high school friends into the film as extras.”

10 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / FEBRUARY 2015 / atBRip.com

One funny side story about the movie is that a scene was filmed inside an art museum, which was really Herron. To create the artwork used in the scene, the producers held a contest for the students at Herron to create the ugliest, worst piece of modern art possible, with the winner’s piece used in the film. “I had friends from Boston and New York trying to guess which notable artist created that piece,” laughs Wakefield.

Wakefield lived on Winthrop and 62nd Street, in a double with his grandma living in the other half. Wakefield remembers sitting up on the roof, looking for enemy planes during WWII. This memory came back to him while he was walking through Boston and thought, “If I could explain why a 9 year old boy would be on a rooftop in Indianapolis during WWII watching for enemy planes, I would have a novel.” This became “Under The Apple Tree.” Inspired by an older cousin who was a tailgunner on a B17 in the Army’s 8th Air Corps, Wakefield had another bestseller.

is the oldest continuing pulpit in America and is on the Freedom Trail. It was through joining this church that Wakefield expanded his writing into the spiritual realm. He describes finding a church is like, “falling in love. Each church is beautiful, but what attracts is the deep chord of resonance” you feel when it touches your soul. That is the feeling of spiritually coming home.

Wakefield found inspiration for his latest work from his relationship with his Goddaughter. While teaching at FIU, he was befriended by a Cuban family. The youngest daughter, Karina, Wakefield met when she was just 3 years old. He became her Godfather. “I knew when I met her that she was special, so sweet, so adorable, and we just had a connection,” shares Wakefield, who has been married twice and had never wanted children. His latest book is a memoir of his relationship with Karina.

One time, while walking home after having lunch with Kurt Vonnegut in NYC, Before leaving for Miami, Wakefield became Vonnegut said, “We never had to leave a member of King’s Chapel in Boston. This Indianapolis. There are people there just as

kind, just as mean, just as smart, and just as dumb as any place else.”

Wakefield worked on two projects for Kurt Vonnegut, both after his dear friend passed.

The first was “Kurt Vonnegut Letters,” which was edited by Wakefield. The other is a collection of graduation speeches that Vonnegut had made over his lifetime. “If This Isn’t Nice, What Is?” is a result of those efforts. “It started when the estate attorney called me up and asked if I would look through some boxes of Kurt’s to see if there was anything to work with for publishing.

I found the graduation speeches to be worthwhile,” shares Wakefield.

Broad Ripple has changed a bit since Wakefield left. Fortunately, he discovered The Red Key was still the same. As we walk away from Hubbard & Cravens, Wakefield recalls attending a film at The Vogue in 1938 when he was 6 years old, the year it opened.

Wakefield asks me, “When did Broad Ripple start calling itself a ‘village?’”

Welcome home, Dan.

Dan Wakefield and his Goddaughter Karina, age 9 (left); 14 (right) atBrip.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 11

RESTAURANT REVIEW

SoBro Cafe LUNCH $6.99-$13.99 DINNER APPETIZERS $7.49-$10.99 DINNER ENTREES $14.99-$27.99

The message on the wall outside SoBro Café is almost subliminal: This is your new secret place.

And SoBro is both almost secret and easy to miss as you zip along 52nd Street through College Avenue.

Writer / Marc D. Allan

But don’t – because inside this eclectic, 40seat restaurant is a joyful mix of creative, delicious dishes and drinks. Proprietor Helger Oomkes and head chef Luke Weber emphasize local and sustainable, so be prepared for local bison, beef, lamb and chicken, vegetables and even ice cream.

12 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / FEBRUARY 2015 / atBRip.com

M-TH F SA SU

11 AM - 2:30 PM; 5 - 9 PM 11 AM - 2:30 PM; 5 - 9:30 PM 9 AM - 9:30 PM (BRUNCH 9 AM - 3 PM) 9 AM - 8 PM (BRUNCH 9 AM - 3 PM)

653 E. 52ND ST. INDIANAPOLIS 317-920-8121 SOBROCAFE.COM

Weber put out a spread for us to sample that started with bison sliders – accompanied by homemade ketchup, garlic aioli and Australian beer mustard – garden maki rolls, corn fritters made with Mexican sour cream and black bean dip, and hummus with pita bread.

Weber adds honey, salt, pepper, eggs and bread crumbs to the bison, giving it both a deep, hearty flavor and tenderness. It was my favorite part of an excellent meal.

The maki rolls, which will appeal especially to raw-food fans, feature thinly sliced zucchini with a paté of celery, carrot, garlic, onion, spices, lemon zest and almonds inside and a sweet miso ginger dressing on top. It looks like sushi, but tastes sweet and crunchy.

For the main dish, Weber brought out salmon papillote. Inside the parchment paper was a large, wonderfully flavorful, steamed mélange of brown rice, spinach, asparagus, vegetables, white wine and seared salmon topped with crushed garlic, crushed pistachio, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper – easily enough for two people.

Eclectic & healthy cooking for all, in the heart of Middle America

That would have been plenty, but save room for dessert. SoBro serves locally made Lick ice cream, which combines flavors you wouldn’t expect – brown butter chamomile and apple cider pepita brittle, to name two – into a refreshing, palate-cleansing treat. Also absolutely worth a try is SoBro’s Dutch pannenkoeken, a crepe filled with Nutella and strawberries and drizzled with chocolate and powdered sugar.

But even if you can’t handle more calories, make sure to try the chai tea. “The lifeblood of this restaurant,” Weber calls it. It’s Oomkes’s creation, and it’s spectacular.

Made with soy milk, it brought to mind a sort of spicy, slightly foamy cocoa with a little kick. A superb ending to the meal. atBrip.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 13

LOCAL ARTIST TURNED RESTAURATEUR Writer / Lesley Neff

14 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / FEBRUARY 2015 / atBRip.com

Gina Rosenow in A2Z Cafe

Broad Ripple resident artist and restaurateur Gina, a self-taught artist, considers the community her true canvas. She does Gina Rosenow allows her compassion to murals and decorative finishes for homes shine through. and businesses. Largely, her commissions Whether she is painting a mural, saving are mostly through word of mouth. stray animals, or rescuing a restaurant, Gina follows her heart. Her committed Gina jumps into projects feet-first. This appreciation for small communities, modus operandi influenced her opening neighbors, animals, art, comfort food and A2Z Café. motorcycles make her an admired member of the Broad Ripple community.

Gina and her husband love going to small, independently-owned mom and pop Gina and her husband, Tom, have called style restaurants, frequently taking their Broad Ripple home since 2000. In 2009, motorcycles out to small towns just to try Gina moved her artist’s studio out of her new places. Locally, they frequented JT’s basement and into a shared space with Mike Bar and Grill, just down the street from her Usher, owner of Architectural Restoration, studio, as well as the A2Z Café, on 96th Inc. Their studio is tucked away in SoBro, Street, where she often displayed her art. off 54th Street, near the Monon Trail and Reese Kitchens. The exterior is decorated Just like her art, with no prior experience by murals, done in brilliantly chosen colors, in the restaurant business, she dove in feet first. Discovering that both of their favorite depicting dogs and of course motorcycles.

hangouts were in flux, Gina was distraught.

Unable to save them both, she opted for A2Z. Riding behind Tom on their Triumph Bonneville motorcycle, Gina yelled into Tom’s ear, “HEY, why don’t WE buy A2Z?” This impulsive act almost caused him to veer off the road. In spite of everyone thinking she was crazy, she bought A2Z Café in August and opened the doors on Oct. 1, 2014.

In her own way, Gina feels like she saved the best part of JT’s, for she hired JT’s owner, Tim Paxson, as her general manager. With the new lease on life for A2Z, October was a record-breaking month.

As with any business, unforeseen events occur, and on Nov. 11, a fire close the café for 11 days.

atBrip.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 15

Paintings by Gina Rosenow

“The fire knocked me back to a state of humility,” shares Gina. “We had this banner month, we were on a high, and bam!”

To cope with the setback, Gina dusted off a pair of tap shoes and danced around her studio listening to “Tainted Love.”

“I dare anyone to stay in a funk while dancing with tap shoes on!” says Gina.

A social restaurateur, Gina gains the same exhilarating feeling from greeting her patrons at A2Z. Her thoughtfulness and caring are a tribute to her parents, particularly her father, Dr. Luciano Musngi.

Musngi was a caring physician in Pendleton, who would sometimes trade his services for produce, eggs and meat, from the local farmers. He also made house calls and had personal relationships with his patients.

Gina remembers him accepting trades graciously, teaching her the lesson that “no one should think he/she is more important than anyone else.”

In such a short time, the community has grown to acknowledge this café as something exceptional. A couple came in to dine for a birthday meal and were so inspired that the gentleman returned and asked Gina if he could use the café, outside of normal business hours, to ask his girlfriend to marry him. The date set for the proposal was the night before the grand reopening. The renovations were completed just in time to accommodate the special request.

Gina loves personal relationships like this example. Her strong sense of community service is present in her business, as she recently hosted a “Canvas for a Cause” event. All proceeds went to charity. She hopes to host many more events to help those in need.

A2Z Café is located at 4705 E. 96th St., 96th and Gray Road.

Lesley Neff lives in Broad Ripple with her partner and 2 dogs. When not working, she is doing yoga, boxing, or walking her dogs.

16 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / FEBRUARY 2015 / atBRip.com

Mom Year of the

2015

Nominate your Mom of the Year candidate online

by February 14!

Sponsored by:

Do you know of a special mom who stands out from the rest and deserves to be crowned ®

WINSLOW

Facial Plastic Surgery

“Mom of the Year”

She may be your wife, daughter, mom, aunt, sister, sister-in-law, grandmother, cousin, friend, neighbor, teacher or someone else, who continuously gives her time and is a great model for moms everywhere.

Nominate your ‘Mom of the Year’ candidate online at TownePost.com

DAVID BECKER, CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF FIRST INTERNET BANK Writer / Kara Reibel

College Mentors for Kids Sixth Annual Inspire Awards Lifetime Achievement Award winner opens up about his business experience and who have been his mentors.

“They can’t eat you.” This valuable piece of advice from David Becker’s grandfather is possibly one of the most unforgettable phrases of truth in business. Shared when Becker started his first company, “Remember, whatever happens, they can’t eat you. You as a person will always survive, and you can start over.”

These words of wisdom set the stage of an already independent thinker, solidifying the fearlessness to step forward.

Growing up in Speedway, Becker had the unique experience of living near the track when crews rented out the surrounding garages of homes during the month of May. “As kids, we were allowed to stay out until the drinking was well under way and the language turned south,” recalls Becker.

like a working MBA,” states Becker. He quickly hit the ceiling, stagnating where he could have coasted for years, but that didn’t fit his style. Confirming this feeling, Becker met CEO Jack Welch during a company seminar in Chicago. Welch concluded his speech by asking if there were any questions.

In a sea of suits, only one arm raised, Becker’s.

No one ever questioned Jack.

As Becker’s boss, seated next to him, was covertly yet frantically trying to get him to lower his arm, Welch called on him. After answering Becker’s proposed question, Welch called him up to the stage.

“No one ever raises their hand to ask a question. I commend you for being brave enough to ask. And it was a GOOD question,” said Welch to Becker off to the side of the stage.

After seventh grade, Becker’s family moved to Monrovia, where Becker graduated from high school. “I thought we had moved to Green Acres,” shares Becker. It was here in Monrovia where Becker developed an appreciation of land and space, influencing his current home built on 150 acres.

Becker opted not to accept a highly-coveted spot with the United States Coast Guard Academy and instead attended DePauw University. He listened to his gut again four years later, deciding not to go to law school, just three weeks before graduation. “It may have been impulsive, but I just knew where I was supposed to go, or more so where I was not intended to go,” said Becker.

His first job was with General Electric Credit Corporation. “This experience was TOWNEPOST NETWORK / FEBRUARY 2015 / TownePost.com

This event confirmed what Becker already knew. He was not meant to be a sheep.

He was a shepherd. Having absorbed as much as he could at GE, he sought his next experience.

It was through the challenge of finding an adequate computer system for credit unions in Indiana that Becker found himself launching out on his own. After working with the Indiana Credit Union Trade Association during the deregulation phase of the early ‘80s, Becker wrote a business plan on how to solve their problem. The solution was simple and outlined in his business proposal.

Upon presenting the business plan to the credit union, it was clear that the union had no idea what to do with a business plan. Evident that this was going nowhere, Becker promptly quit his job and formed a company on his own. He would solve the computer problem and the credit unions would become his clients.

Becker found a guy in Michigan to sell him what he needed at wholesale. Without first solidifying capital, Becker immediately got into his car and drove straight up to Michigan to forge the deal, arriving at 9 p.m. The meeting wrapped up at 1 a.m, and with his brain in overdrive with what he was taking on, he drove home.

“I think the most influential mentors in my life were my parents and my grandfather,” said Becker. “My grandfather [with a seventh grade education] was one of the most successful businessmen I have ever met in all kinds of different industries, and my parents instilled me in from a very early age that my only limitation in life was me and my belief in myself. They gave me a lot of independence as a child and taught me the responsibilities that went along with that independence. I have always felt that if I put my mind to something and worked hard enough, I could accomplish almost anything.”

This conviction held true, for several tech companies later, First Internet Bank was started. It’s ironic that he runs a tech-based, banking business. During his DePauw days, Becker would pay a frat brother to punch in his codes for a computer class. “I hated computers, I swore I would never do anything with computers,” said Becker.

Not only that, he used to make fun of bankers. “They love widgets and something tangible,” said Beckers. “First Internet Bank is intellectual property. Acquiring capital was next to impossible without a brick and mortar location.”

Becker’s oldest son, Jason, said, “Dad, the last thing I ever thought you’d be is a banker.”

“My style of management is a massive change for the conservative banking industry,” said Becker. “The mantra at First Internet Bank is, ‘The only constant is change.’”

The traditional banking model focuses on maintaining status quo. “A local bank did a year-end shareholder press release talking about the great success they had growing

their assets close to 5 percent over the past year. We grow more than that on a quarterly basis,” states Becker, “We are changing the way consumers handle their financial needs, practically on a daily basis.”

Becker has kept his NASDAQ-traded First Internet Bank headquartered here, in Indiana, recently occupying a long-vacant Fishers building near I-69 and 116th Street.

When asked in New York City why he would have his headquarters in Indiana, Becker’s response was, “Why not?! I can be anywhere in a couple of hours, the Midwest work ethic is good, it’s a great place to live, and the cost of living is hard to beat.”

Throughout Becker’s career, he has always given back. Whether this involves his countless charitable work, assisting the entrepreneurial sector or commissioning artwork, Becker gives his time and efforts to bettering the community.

“I like bouncing both ideas and problems off others to get different perspectives,” he said. “I think I get more out of the conversations than they do.”

Becker’s positive influence in the community cannot be understated. When former Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith started the High Tech Task Force, Becker was immediately on board as a member. It was on this task force that Becker first met Kyle Salyers, the TownePost.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / TOWNEPOST NETWORK

senior vice president of Health Catalyst, a healthcare data and analytics company.

“David is tremendously busy, yet he always makes himself available. Always,” said Salyers. “He listens, asks questions and leads you down an intentional, thoughtprovoking path. Becker exhibits great humility. He somehow makes you feel like he is the one learning and growing from the relationship. This builds great confidence and gratitude in the people around him. But ultimately, he simply takes a genuine interest in people, and for that I am grateful.”

According to College Mentors for Kids, “The Inspire Awards are an opportunity to connect with other business and community leaders who value mentoring in the workplace and community.”

People like Becker and a few others on that High Tech Task Force had the foresight to attract high tech companies to Indianapolis.

Since that time, it is easy to track the influence and impact those individuals have made for the area.

“David Becker takes the time to grow the people around him,” said Salyers. “In turn, you feel an obligation to do the same and pass along support and knowledge to others without ever asking for anything is exchange.

This is how entrepreneurial communities grow, and our community has benefited greatly from David’s example in this regard.”

At the 1999 launch of First Internet Bank, which received huge international media coverage, a reporter from the BBC asked, “What do traditional banks have that you don’t have?” Becker replied, “Long lines in the lobby.”

“I think I have always been an out-of-the-box thinker because I never knew there was a box,” says Becker.

Each year, College Mentors for Kids hosts the Inspire Awards to recognize and celebrate workplace and community mentoring. It’s at this luncheon where David Becker will receive his award for his 30+ years inspiring and motivating others in our business community to achieve greater things.

Please visit collegementors.org for additional information.

Please join us as we honor mentors who give selflessly to people in their workplace and community.

TownePost.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / TOWNEPOST NETWORK

What others said couldn’t be done, we’re doing.

St.Vincent Heart Center is continuously pushing the limits of what’s possible in heart care. To do that takes an amazing amount of skill, study, experience and dedication. But it also takes passion. A passion to make a difference in the lives of those who suffer from heart disease. And a desire to look beyond the boundaries to find better ways. Close to home. Second to none. stvincent.org/BestHeartCare

TownePost.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / TOWNEPOST NETWORK

Marian University for St.Vincent Health 9002 Purdue Rd, #301 Indianapolis, IN 46268 866-890-9765 mariannursing.com/stvincent

ACCELERATE INTO NURSING WITH MARIAN UNIVERSITY INNOVATIVE PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS LEVERAGE EXISTING BACHELOR DEGREES

Writer / Kara Reibel

Marian University’s Online Accelerated Nursing Program has created an alternative path into nursing for college-educated students seeking more rewarding options.

This 16-month program allows students to leverage a four-year degree into a bachelor’s in nursing with top quality training through a partnership with St. Vincent Health.

For one local family, this “second degree” option helped extend a family legacy of nursing and faith-inspired healthcare.

Rachael Brown, a recent graduate of the Online Accelerated BSN Program, was attracted to Marian University for a number of reasons. “The Franciscan values of Marian University and those of St. Vincent Hospital are complementary, and I was drawn to their thoughtfulness in caring for a patient’s body, mind, and spirit. These are the values that I grew up with, and applying these on a daily basis in a work environment where I am truly helping people is what I knew I wanted to do.”

Mother-daughter duo (left to right) Rachael and Loraine Brown both graduated from the Marian University School of Nursing.

TOWNEPOST NETWORK / FEBRUARY 2015 / TownePost.com

Rachael attended Southern Illinois University (SIU) on a volleyball scholarship for her undergraduate degree. “At 18 years old, I had no idea what I wanted to major in.

I just knew that I wanted to play volleyball,” says Rachael. But motivated by a desire to help others, Rachael had a role model in nursing close by.

Rachael’s mother, Loraine Brown, began her own career as a nurse at St. Vincent 29 years ago. Having also attended Marian University (then Marian College), she was drawn to St. Vincent for the same reasons as her daughter and now serves as Executive Director of Mission Integration for St. Vincent Hospital.

“Being a nurse is so special. To serve the patient and their family is so rewarding.

I don’t think of this as a job,” shares Loraine.

“During a visit to Evansville, I witnessed the Sisters [The Daughters of the Poor] and nurses caring for patients, and I could see myself doing that,” shares Rachael.

While having lunch with her mom in the St. Vincent Hospital cafeteria during her junior year of college, Rachael saw a Marian University table. “I picked up a brochure on the online accelerated program and started asking questions,” adds Rachael.

The Marian University Online Accelerated BSN Program is an intense, yet flexible, 16-month commitment. Lectures are online, with hands-on classroom exercises and clinical training at St. Vincent Hospital.

“I graduated from SIU in May and started with Marian in August,” says Rachael.

“The real-world clinicals at St. Vincent were great. The nurses and staff were very welcoming. It is a teaching hospital, and we were able to work closely with the wonderful nurses there. We gained confidence every day,” shares Rachael.

Students of the accelerated nursing program come from a wide array of backgrounds, ages, and experience, but they share the desire to pursue meaningful work in a highly sought-after field.

“In my class, there were students like me who just graduated from a four-year college,

a lawyer who practiced for 15 years, an Army Ranger, former teachers, an engineer and a marketing executive. All were making a career change,” shares Rachael.

Marian University’s Online Accelerated BSN program exposes their students to a multitude of options for careers in nursing without having to start over in a traditional program. With Marian University’s close relationship with St. Vincent, students are trained with state-of-the-art technology alongside some of the best healthcare practitioners in the country. Nursing remains among the nation’s fastest-growing careers; through Marian’s innovative approach, students earn a second degree for a second chance at success.

For more information or to apply to Marian University’s Online Accelerated BSN program, visit mariannursing.com/ stvincent or call 866-890-9765.

“THE GRATITUDE IS INDESCRIBABLE. NURSES WORK SO HARD, AND THEN YOU GET THANKED BY A PATIENT AND IT MAKES IT ALL WORTH IT.” - RACHAEL BROWN

Go online to TownePost.com to watch a video of Rachael and Loraine Brown telling their story.

TownePost.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / TOWNEPOST NETWORK

Try On Latest Designs From Europe & Bring Your Old Furs to Get a Fashion Makeover!

40%-60% off on entire inventory!

Elan Furs

3841 E 82nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46240

317.255.6100

www.elanfur.com

Mon-Sat: 10-7 | Sun: 12-5

Evenings by Appointments

Barth Wind Elan

6740 W. Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053

847.967.8444

CommonForm_02-15.indd 9

1/27/15 1:59 PM

SCOTT

USES LOCALSTAKE TO FIND LOCAL INVESTORS

CommonForm_02-15.indd 10

1/27/15 1:59 PM

Writer / Bethann Buddenbaum

Being an active community participant is nothing new to Scoty’s Brewhouse. So it makes sense that the local restaurant chain chose to involve the community when it decided to update its 96th Street location.

Scoty’s Brewhouse is currently running a social crowdfunding campaign with the hopes of raising $750,000 from Hoosier donors. Tis investment will allow Scoty’s to remodel its Northside restaurant, pay back a current debt at a lower rate and involve the community in the company’s growth.

to provide loans for “brick and mortar” remodels. What is a successful business to do when it is too big for SBA loans and too small for private equity? In Scoty’s case, they decided to turn to the very people who made the restaurant chain successful to begin with: Its loyal customers.

Scot Wise – the president and CEO of a Pots & Pans Production, which is the parent management company for Scoty’s Brewhouse and Tr3e Wise Men Brewing Company – saw Localstake as an opportunity to explore non-traditional ways of funding his business.

Partnering with Indianapolis-based crowdfunding platform Localstake, Scoty’s is asking individual investors to fund this remodel and other working capital expenditures. In return for their dollars, Localstake investors do not just receive an incentive or a product; they also receive a fnancial return on their investment. Scoty’s is ofering a revenue share opportunity. Te company will pay investors 5 percent of monthly revenues over a period of fve years until they have been paid 1.5 times their original investment.

“It’s not a traditional ‘going to a bank’ world anymore,” said Wise. “Afer coming out of the last recession, I had to think of new ways to grow. We used personal investors for previous store growth. For instance, in Fort Wayne, six doctors got behind bringing a Scoty’s restaurant there. Tey own a percentage of that restaurant. Now there’s a group in Evansville looking to do the same thing. In this new world, Localstake makes a lot of sense.”

Since Scoty’s Brewhouse on 96th Street was opened in 2006, the company feels that it’s now time for a “major remodel.” Te renovated space is slated to contain a pizza oven and a whole new look for customers, which includes doors that open up the patio.

Te remodel is also expected to increase Te idea for the campaign came via one of efciencies to improve the speed of service. Scoty’s vendors, Moody’s Butcher Shop.

Moody’s completed its own Localstake Despite having one of its most successful campaign in May 2014. Te funding years in its 18-year business history, Scoty’s gave Moody’s the chance to expand its faces challenges in funding its planned operations by opening a third retail store renovation because banks are not inclined located in Center Grove.

Securing funding via the Localstake platform is similar to other crowdfunding marketplaces like Kickstarter or Indiegogo.

However, Localstake focuses solely on raising funds and investing in private businesses.

Te investments are regulated, and they are ofen locally-focused. In the case of the Scoty’s Brewhouse Localstake opportunity, only Indiana residents can invest.

TownePost.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / TOWNEPOST NETWORK

CommonForm_02-15.indd 11

1/27/15 1:59 PM

Te Scoty’s brand is well known in Indiana, from the college towns where the restaurants were frst established, to the cities where its young customers move to fnd jobs and start families. Wise and his staf are also active on social media, and the company frequently creates promotions that give back to the community, such as ofering free lunches to kids when Indianapolis area school districts closed

due to weather. Te restaurant experience coupled with these positive social connections have created a dedicated customer base for Scoty’s.

“Te reason that I like how Localstake does this is that investors are not just geting 1.5 times their money back,” said Wise. “Localstake incentivizes people to give more. Te perks that I get to give at a restaurant level are larger. Using this

Awarded “Best Showroom in the Nation”

by Window & Door Magazine

Specializing in Replacement Windows & Doors

platform, we are connecting locally and creating raving fans. If you’re invested in Scoty’s Brewhouse, then you are one of 50 or more people who believe so much in us that you are going to go out and support our business. Tese fans may dine one or two extra times a month with us because they have a sense of ownership.”

Scoty’s currently has secured over $190,250 in funding commitments and over $1.6 million in interest on Localstake from 700 investors. Persons who are interested in learning more about the details of this investment opportunity can visit Localstake.com, create an account, select Scoty’s Brewhouse and then express an interest by entering an investment amount. Investment opportunities for qualifed investors begin at $500, and monies are held in escrow until the minimum funding amount of $250,000 is met. At that time, funds are transferred to Scoty’s, and the term of the investment agreement begins. Te campaign is currently scheduled to run through the end of February, with investment incentives decreasing on Jan. 31 and Feb. 28.

Tere are currently a number of other area businesses also seeking funding via the Localstake platform. According to Kevin Hitchen, one of the company’s founders, an estimated 50 percent of the companies using the service are established and 50 percent are start-ups.

Our Products Are Made In the USA

“Te challenges of the current economy make banks less willing to loan money to small and medium size businesses,” said Hitchen. “Simultaneously, there’s also a growing interest in supporting all things local, whether it’s food or business.

Localstake helps bring together people who are interested in investing in their community with local businesses who need funding. We are kind of like a Match.com for connecting businesses and investors.”

Serving All of Central Indiana

Call Today For Your FREE In-Home Consultation!

317-739-0093

FranklinWindowAndDoor.com | 112 W. Jefferson Franklin, IN 46131

If all goes well with the current Localstake fundraising campaign, Scoty’s fans can expect to see more of this type of creative fundraising eforts as the company works to upgrade other locations.

TOWNEPOST NETWORK / FEBRUARY 2015 / TownePost.com

CommonForm_02-15.indd 12

1/27/15 1:59 PM

Indiana Spine Group and Rick Sasso, MD, Principal Investigator, are conducting a study to evaluate the safety and efectiveness of the ACADIA® Facet Replacement System FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM BACK AND LEG PAIN AND DIFFICULTY WALKING CAUSED BY LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS (LSS). ACADIA® is an

You May Qualify for a Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Research Study

investigational device for the surgical treatment of LSS without fusion, designed to maintain the motion of the spine. Indiana Spine Group is one of only 30 sites in the U.S. approved to enroll patients in the ACADIA® study.

To participate in the study, patients must • Be between the ages of 21-85 • Be diagnosed with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis • Have undergone at least 6 months of non- surgical treatment (e.g., injections, physical therapy, medications, etc.)

For more information on the ACADIA® study, please call Indiana Spine Group at

317-715-5897 or email Sheetal Vinayek, Clinical Research Coordinator, at svinayek@indianaspinegroup.com.

Indiana Spine Group • 13225 N. Meridian Street • Carmel, IN

CALL: 844-4RESTOR

ICE DAMS CAN CAUSE: PEELING PAINT, WARPED FLOORS, STAINED & SAGGING CEILINGS.

Prudential Indiana Realty Group Has Become the Number One Real Estate Brand In The Nation Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty

Not to Mention Soggy Insulation in the Attic, Which Loses R-Value and Becomes a Magnet for Mold and Mildew.

CALL RESTOR TODAY IF YOU SEE ICICLES HANGING FROM YOUR EAVES!

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: •Roofng, Siding, Gutters •Restoration (water, fre, mold) •New Construction •Interior/Exterior remodel

•Claims Assistance (ice damming, hail, wind) •Property Management & Maintenance •Property Improvements

317.644.0099 | WWW.RESTORTEAM.COM

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty 3801 East 82nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46240

(317) 595-2100 bhhsINrealty.com

TownePost.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / TOWNEPOST NETWORK

CommonForm_02-15.indd 13

1/27/15 1:59 PM

11TH ANNUAL PINK PAJAMA PARTY TO BENEFIT INDIANA WOMEN IN NEED

Writer / Lynda Hedberg Thies

As the primary caregivers, women diagnosed with breast cancer ofen fnd For the 11th year, the Indiana Women In themselves unable to take care of their Need (I.W.I.N) Foundation will host the families, and most women will ofen not annual Pink Pajama Party Feb. 20-21 to ask for help. Treatments can be very timebeneft women in Indiana that have been consuming because of having to travel away diagnosed with or are being treated for from home for treatment. Ofentimes, the breast cancer. Tis two day event – held at cancer prevents women from going to their the Indianapolis North Marriot at Keystone jobs, which can lead to a loss of income or at the Crossing – will allow women to relax, even the ability to support their families. be pampered and enjoy a fun evening of More women are being diagnosed with dancing and music well into the morning in breast cancer every year. In Indiana alone, pink pajamas. that number is around 4,000, and so the need for I.W.I.N. Foundation’s mission is For the 2015 party, the foundation invites more important than ever. women who have been former recipients, friends and family of breast cancer patients “In our frst year, we helped three women, and any woman that likes to party with a and now we have helped 493 women purpose, especially in her pink pajamas. ranging in ages from 18 to 90 years old, Women can enjoy great food, pink cocktails, which is truly gratifying,” said Sue Wynne, shop at an extensive silent auction and enjoy the I.W.I.N. operations director. “One of our complimentary spa services. Ten guests current recipients had this to say about her will dance to the music of Living Proof experience with the I.W.I.N. Foundation: ‘I and aferward move to the lounge to enjoy would like to thank I.W.I.N. for the grant I music by singer and songwriter Chad Mills. received. I live in La Porte County and have

been traveling to Indianapolis almost every week since April 2014 for treatments of breast cancer. I’m on a fxed income so the gas cards have been a tremendous help so I could receive the care I need.’”

According to Wynne, the majority of applications are seeking help with transportation in the form of gas cards as well as gif cards for meals. She added, “Most importantly, so far we have never had to turn anyone away.”

Women diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing treatment that would like to receive assistance can go to the foundation’s website and apply for a grant. Te grant process is on a four to six week waiting list.

For a complete list of services ofered, more information, to apply for a grant and register for the event, visit iwinfoundation.org.

Most defnitely time for a Pink Pajama Party!

TOWNEPOST NETWORK / FEBRUARY 2015 / TownePost.com

CommonForm_02-15.indd 14

1/27/15 1:59 PM

FOUR LOCAL WOMEN WHO WEAR RED FOR HEART HEALTH MONTH

The American Heart Association selected ten women to serve as ambassadors for its annual “Real Women. Real Change.” program.

The group is trying to get the word out that a healthy change in lifestyle can have a healthy effect on your heart. Four of these local women have amazing stories to tell. To read their individual stories, visit TownePost.com.

before

Look like your daughter, not your mother!

Facelift, browlift, chemical peel....

A natural, refreshed look is the result, pain is minimal, the procedure is performed under sedation, and downtime is one week for a new you!

Catherine P. Winslow, MD, FACS Double Board Certifed Facial Plastic Surgeon

MARK YOUR CALENDAR and RSVP online:

Valentine’s Day Open House

WED Feb 11th 4-8pm

after

Voted Indy Monthly Top Doc!!

Dr. Catherine Winslow is one of the most experienced facial plastic surgeons in the country. Come see what she can do for you!

Former Chief Facial Plastic Surg, Walter Reed Army Med Ctr

www.IndyFace.com 317.814.1104 TownePost.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / TOWNEPOST NETWORK

CommonForm_02-15.indd 15

1/27/15 1:59 PM

502 East Event Centre is owned, operated and catered exclusively by Jonathan Byrd’s

Ofcial Caterer of the INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

CommonForm_02-15.indd 16

1/27/15 1:59 PM

Safer Lawn Care NaturallyTM!

Residential & Commercial • Custom Audio & Video Home Automation/Lighting • Security/Surveillance

•All Natural Organic-Based Fertilizers •Phosphorus Free Programs •100% Pesticide Free Programs •Safer for Kids & Pets •Aeration & Seeding Available

hedule Call us to Sc timate your FREE Es

356-5296

Lawn Maintenance Special

10% OFF of labor when you mention this ad

$50 OFF Yearly Program

Metropolitan Music & Cinema 2070 East 54th St. Ste. 12 Indianapolis, IN 46220

NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY

Must present coupon. Some restrictions apply. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 2/28/15

www.naturalawn.com

317-402-8272

A Sweet Treat For Valentines Day!!

>>

BRING IN OR MENTION THIS AD AND RECEIVE $10.00 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF $50.00 OR MORE!

2635 E. 62nd St. Indianapolis, IN • 317-252-2653 atBrip.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 33

>>

34 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / FEBRUARY 2015 / atBRip.com

Local Artist

Jamie Locke Becomes Social Media Success Writer / Janet Schwind . Photographer / Brian Brosmer

atBrip.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 35

36 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / FEBRUARY 2015 / atBRip.com

O

ne day last December, local artist Jamie Locke gazed upon the huge empty wall of her new home, and— breaking tradition of always giving her art away— decided to create something for herself for the first time ever. She grabbed a 4-by-4 piece of wood she had lying around and hand-carved one of her beautiful mandala designs into it. For fun she posted it on Facebook, and people went nuts. The orders started flooding in and haven’t stopped since.

as a reminder that our tools are not just functional—they can be inspirational if put in the right hands.

When you see her gorgeously intricate pieces, you realize why. And when you find out how she creates them, it might make your brain explode.

The spiritual and circular nature of Locke’s designs have become a part of the bigger circle of life. “It all exploded!” Locke said. “I feel so incredibly blessed. I love that I’ve gotten so many messages through Facebook, people telling me I’ve inspired them to create with Dremel tools. I love being a mentor in that way. It’s a ripple effect how they’ll pick up the Dremel and create something. Someone else sees their work and gets inspired too. I love being a part of that.”

Locke uses a Dremel tool to carve her amazing mandala designs mostly into birch wood but also metal, glass and stone. Or as she put it, “Pretty much anything I can get my hands on.” Like her metal water bottle sitting in front of me that she “doodled” on, or recently, a friend’s guitar. Initially inspired by her interest in the traditional Indian art of Mehndi, which Locke gave up due to arthritic pain caused by squeezing the henna tube, her mandalas were birthed—first on the chests of birds in wood, then her infamous first piece done for herself and her wife, Martine. And now, the world.

You might imagine her method involving a design sketch or template, but truth is Locke freehandseach and every piece. So, she’s making permanent cuts into wood —without any kind of guide. Somehow they turn out near perfect. How? “I start with a circle in the center and build my design moving outward into a circular shape. There are some tricks I use to measure that have to do with my hand.”

“Jamie has found a way to pivot her artistry from one form to the next, evolving through new skills and new tools,” continued Keating. “We’re honored that she uses Dremel in so many interesting ways, including metal, leather, wood and glass. We can’t wait to see what she will do next.”

Locke oozes creativity—or, as she calls it, creative ADD. Along with the mandala art, she and her wife also create music, cuff bracelets, and screen printed T-shirts and are co-founders of the Handmade Society (formerly called eHa). Their work can be found in collections around Broad Ripple and the city, on display at restaurants, at festivals and shows, and in private collections.

“For me, the process of creating a mandala is always one of inspired revelation, elemental surprise and pure bliss,” said Locke.

Check out Locke’s work at jamielockeart.com.

Janet Schwind is a freelance writer, editor, artist and Broad Ripplian who was serendipitously happy to realize one of her favorite jewelry pieces is a cuff “LOVE” bracelet made by none other than Jamie Locke.

Does she have intuition that guides her? “That and the rhythm,” she says. “Because I’m a percussionist. The amount of time I spend on each movement, it’s completely rhythmic. Even if I have earplugs in to listen to music, the vibration still transfers, that rhythmic part of it.”

Casual postings of Locke’s mandalas on Instagram with the hashtag #dremel led to the tool manufacturer discovering her and her art.

Thus began a whirlwind romance involving Dremel sending free tools and even flying her out to NYC last year to demonstrate her craft at the Maker Faire, where she was a big hit.

“We’ve met millions of artists that use our tools, but it is rare that we see someone that shines as brightly as Jamie Locke,” said Dremel marketing director Brea Keating. “Her artwork and spirit shine through the screen, like an inspirational beacon, and we’re thrilled to know her, both as a social advocate for our tools, but as a real friend to our team as well.

“Jamie’s artistry and spirit are something you just don’t stumble upon every day. We found her on Instagram less than a year ago, and now she is considered a ‘north star’ for the rotary division, atBrip.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 37

38 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / FEBRUARY 2015 / atBRip.com

Childhood Memory

Pops

Creativity Writer / Joshua Deisler

Inside their grandparents’ house on a quiet street in Crown Point, two girls watched their grandfather toss kernels into a stove pot. To their grandparents the girls had biked — around the cemetery and through the park — and now they were helping their grandfather stir the corn on the stove, listening as the kernels popped… one… two… then too many to count.

Little did they know that this memory would grow into an Indy favorite.

making breaded tenderloins since 1977

Never Need a Coupon for a Great Deal!

Weddings/Receptions, Fundraisers, Corporate Events, Special Events.

We Have Rooms That Can Accommodate Your Needs From 20 People To 350 We Do All Catering In-House Brad Elson Executive Director Email: brad@northsidekofc.org

(317) 253-3471 • 2100 East 71st St., Indianapolis, IN 46220

2222 E. 54th Street • 317.255.5430 Come In For Some Basketball!

For more information go to www.northsidekofc.org

GENERAL CONTRACTOR, LICENSED, BONDED, & CERTIFIED RENOVATOR INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINT & STAIN EXPERTS DRYWALL, FINISHING & TEXTURING TRIM & WOOD REPLACEMENTS TILE

317-339-0213

GREENMENRESTORATION.COM 40 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / FEBRUARY 2015 / atBRip.com

Having toyed for years with the idea of starting a business, the girls discussed their hobbies such as restoring and painting furniture to interior design. They had always enjoyed making things, such as storage shelves for their neighbors, so they wanted their business to be artistic. But on this there would be no debate: Sisters Carly Swift and Mandy Selke would share this together.

They did not yet have a plan. That is until, while painting a lake house, the girls turned to each other and said, “Nostalgic…

Grandpa… Popcorn!” With this epiphany came excitement and determination. “As soon as Mandy and I get excited about something, it’s kind of hard to pull back the reins,” said Carly.

The new business would need a catchy name and logo. As they sat on the couch brainstorming, they spoke of a business where folks could “Just Pop In.” And they wanted their logo to fit their personalities, but they never imagined having cartoon

sidekicks. That’s just what an old friend and graphic designer gave them!

Just Pop In began as a small adventure.

The first flavors were very simple: cheese, caramel, candy, and cocoa. Now, during their 11 years of business, Carly and Mandy haven’t stopped with just retail locations.

No, their desire to participate in the local food movement launched them toward another adventure.

As new opportunities arise, Carly and Mandy are dedicated as ever to spreading smiles.

“I can’t think of a better person I can go through a challenge with than my sister,” said Carly. And there’s one thing they’re sure of as their business expands: whatever happens, it will be — as always — together.

They dived into the food industry, working with businesses like Sun King to develop one of their best selling popcorns, Dark Chocolate Osiris. And, as opportunities sprouted, Mandy and Carly partnered with other local establishments to tell their stories. This led to unique flavors like Hoosier Mama Bloody Mary and Zest!

Spicy Ginger Curry.

Popcorn represents more than just a business to Mandy and Carly. “We want them [our customers] to feel joy by way of our experience,” said Mandy.

atBrip.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 41

Joshua Deisler lives with his family in Broad Ripple. He teaches 7th grade language arts and enjoys running and writing stories.

JUST POP IN 6302 Guilford Avenue 317-257-9338 justpopinonline.com

what promises to be the largest team to help fight breast cancer in Central Indiana.

Girls About ToWn Follow us to see where we’re @ - Rachel Q. & Chalene B. -

THINK PINK! Think Pink! Not as in Valentine’s Day, but rather let’s think pink as in Race for the Cure!

The 24th Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is April 18. What better way to pink out than

to train and take part in this great cause? Yes, it’s the month of chocolate, romance, and Champagne, but we need to think ahead. So grab your pink workout gear and join us in

Our very own Tom Britt, publisher of the TownePost Network, is teaming up with Toni Folzenlogel to co-captain this team.

Folzenlogel (sounds like “frozen bagel”) has been involved with this event for years. She’s excited to join forces with Tom to raise what we hope will be a great amount of money!

An enthusiastic Toni told us, “Tom makes everything fun, and I’m sure this will be no exception!”

Here’s the rub… while they may have fantastic resumes in the publication and design biz, they are no runners! They do know how to have a good time though!

Their training will NOT take place in a gym: Their idea is a little more fun. They want to have “training sessions” leading up to the race at local watering holes. What? Raising money for a good cause AND meeting in local bars: This sounds like our kind of race!

Townies for Tatas team captains Toni Folzenlogel and Tom Britt (center) rallied supporters at Casler’s Kitchen & Bar for a kick-off training session.

42 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / FEBRUARY 2015 / atBRip.com

Donning our workout gear (for no real reason as it turned out), we joined the kickoff party with our corporate team, Townies for Tatas. At this first of many “training sessions,” we raised our glasses pledging our commitment to the success of the inaugural Townies for Tatas Race for the Cure.

Our goal? Raise over $10,000 and have a good time doing it! Joining in on this fun is easy. “Like” the Townies for Tatas Facebook page to get notifications on all upcoming training sessions. Go ahead - press that “Like” button. Visit TowniesForTatas.com to join our team or donate!

Not a runner? No worries, neither are we! We don’t just need runners, we need donations! Any support in the fight against breast cancer is most welcome. Whether you choose to donate anonymously or in someone’s honor or memory, all online contributions are a simple click away.

There’s even an option to donate $24 in

honor of the Central Indiana Race for the Cure celebrating its 24th year!

our corporate team, Townies for Tatas. Both teams will get credit for the funds you raise.

Wanna join our team? Yay! Help us reach our goal to be the biggest team possible to run the 2015 race! It’s only $30 to participate and includes a Race shirt and bib number. Survivors can join for $25 and receive a pink hat, a pink survivor shirt, and a pink bib number for the race. Can’t make it for Race Day? Join us in spirit! For $35 you can Sleep in for the Cure! You’ll receive a Race shirt and Sn00ze bib, which will be mailed to you after the Race!

Put your pink on, and let’s join forces and put the fun in fundraising this year! Make sure to join us at the training sessions!

We’ll be posting pics and updates of this team’s training “progress” over the next few months. Bring a friend or come by yourself. You’ll have fun either way. As always… CHEERS to the Townies for Tatas FUNdraiser!

Remember, it’s your entry fee that gets us to the starting line, and it’s your fundraising effort that will help us find a cure. We need you to take the challenge to raise funds and see the impact you can make. You can easily give an additional gift or invite a few of your friends to donate or join this team! So you are already on a team? AWESOME! You can still sign up for your personal team and join

Always Open for Soccer Games!

Family Friendly! Come In and Enjoy Our New Pastas and Flatbreads Drink Specials Monday:

$3 PBR Tallboys &

Select Craft Pints

Tuesday:

$15 Bomber Night

Wednesday:

Worlds & Wells - $4

Import Draught Pin ts; $3.25 Well Drinks

Thursday:

Wine Night; All Gla

sses of Wine $5

Monday-Thursday: 11am-10pm | Friday: 11am-11pm Saturday: 10am-11pm | Sunday: 10am-10pm 257-4343 | 924 Broad Ripple Ave. | www.unionjack.pub

Friday:

Feature Craft Pitche

r & 15 Bombers

Saturday & Sunday

$5.75 Bloody Marys

atBrip.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 43

:

; $5 Mimosas

ANN MURTLOW UNITING CENTRAL INDIANA

44 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / FEBRUARY 2015 / atBRip.com

Writer / Marcy Vigren

We’ve all heard of the United Way of Central Indiana. Many of us have even donated to it through our workplace. But do you really know what UWCI does and who they help? If, like most people, you don’t, you can just ask Ann Murtlow. She runs the place.

Murtlow became the 13th executive to lead UWCI in April 2013. After nearly 10 years with IPL, she decided it was time to do something new. She took six months off to travel, have surgery on her rotator cuff, and do some consulting and mentoring. She then took the job with United Way. The organization serves Marion, Hendricks, Boone, Hancock, Morgan and Hamilton counties. Since taking over UWCI, she has been busy informing the community about UWCI’s mission and new strategy, the “New U,” and is all too excited to explain how they are making a difference on big community issues.

“United Way is about bringing people together to create a force for change that is greater than any of us individually or as a single institution can hope to achieve on its own,” explains Murtlow.

“We do three unique things. First, we support 91 human service agencies that are aligned with our priorities that we hold to very high standards, or we have to separate from them. Second, we focus on organizations, programming and partnerships that create what we call The Path to Self Sufficiency. We connect the work of our agencies and others in working along the path to help those in need improve their situations over the long-term.

Finally, we keep a bird’s eye view on this entire Path so we can identify big gaps and strategically invest in ways to close them.”

Murtlow had a long career in the energy industry and did quite a bit of moving around. She never had the opportunity to get involved in her community.

“When I moved here, and took the job as CEO of Indianapolis Power and Light, I was able – for the first time – to get involved in my community and realized how much I enjoyed it,” says Murtlow. “In addition, I fell in love with this community. My family and I decided to make this our permanent home.”

Murtlow believes she brings both a corporate and individual donor’s perspective to understanding how corporations think about their community engagement, allowing UWCI to connect quickly and meaningfully with them. “We try to engage companies and their people with their time, talent and treasure,” said Murtlow. “We want to involve the community.”

Anyone who has a passion for people and helping in one of the Untied Way’s focus areas can do so by being part of the UWCI team. “You don’t have to be a part of a workforce campaign to get involved,” says Murtlow. “You can give online. You can volunteer online.”

UWCI builds the Path to Self-Sufficiency through a focus on four priority impact areas, which are all part of the “New U” long-term, high level community goals: 1. EDUCATION the best path out of poverty

- 80% of early childcare centers to be high quality by 2021.

We started at 14% at high quality and are now at 26%. Many of the centers were not only below high quality, but didn’t even meet basic safety standards. To attain this goal, UWCI is: A. Using public information campaigns to drive demand through parent awareness B. Advocating for financial incentives for the childcare centers C. Providing capital grants to build out childcare facilities so they can get on the state’s Paths to Quality rating system. Because of this effort, both the state and citycounty governments have taken steps to expand access to quality Pre-K for all families.

- 90% of Central Indiana kids to be reading at grade level by grade three. Currently, the average is 83% over all six counties, but high poverty areas tend to be much lower.

- 90% on-time high school graduation rate. Although the current average for UWCI’s six counties is 89%, there are significant challenges in many of the higher poverty areas.

2. INCOME STABILITY for families who are one challenge away from financial ruin

Reduce the proportion of financially unstable families in Central Indiana from 32% to 25%. Financially unstable families are defined as those that spend more than 30% of their income on housing and utilities. They typically won’t have enough disposable income to save for an expensive incident that could put their families at risk. The cornerstone of UWCI’s income strategy is implemented through the Center for Working Families model in neighborhoods. The model focuses on providing immediate income support for participating families, employment counseling and financial literacy skills (managing a budget, cleaning up credit, etc.).

3. HEALTH so kids can learn and adults can earn a sustainable income

Indiana is ranked the 47th state in healthy Americans.

Central Indiana has the 1st, 2nd and 3rd counties in the state as well as the 25th, 40th and 78th. In high poverty areas, 50% of the kids are obese. UWCI would like to reduce the childhood obesity rate in alignment with the goals of Jump IN for Healthy Kids, a partner of United Way.

4. BASIC NEEDS so people can focus on improving their situations longer term Continue the relationship with 211 Connect-to-Help, which is the 911 for human services. When people dial 211, they are connected to the human services agencies and programs that can help them. The top three needs are housing, hunger and energy assistance. UWCI and its partners administer the Marion County Energy Assistance program that helps people pay their winter utility bills so they will be able to stay in their homes.

atBrip.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 45

“WE TRY TO ENGAGE COMPANIES AND THEIR PEOPLE WITH THEIR TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE. WE WANT TO INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY.”

Murtlow possesses two traits that she feels make her successful: discipline and passion. She is passionate about UWCI and has the discipline to make the difficult decisions to “lean into change.”

She is bringing a long-term strategy to this successful non-profit organization, which is vital in the always changing technological world in which we live.

Murtlow has had the pleasure of working with Indiana Pacer George Hill. He has been working closely with UWCI on the Hubbard Life-Changing Teacher Award. The Pacers organization has really bought into United Way with team members and staff generously donating and holding charity events. Paul George and Roy Hibbert are members of the Tocqueville Society, United Way’s group of most generous donors.

she is a backup singer in a local band called Nucklehead, which often plays at George‘s Neighborhood Grill. She also knits, cooks Greek food and treasures time with her family and friends.

Visit the United Way website for more information at uwci.org.

Marcy Vigren is the stay-at-home mother of 4 kids, 2 dogs and 2 turtles. To read some of her nonsense, visit her blog at marcyvigren.blogspot.com.

Murtlow met her husband of 28 years – Jim – at her first job.

Like her, he is an engineer. They have two kids, who, after Park Tutor, attended IU. Their daughter, 24, is living in Chicago, and their son, 20, just returned home from studying abroad in Australia.

If that isn’t enough to impress you, Murtlow currently serves on the boards of Indy Chamber, The Mind Trust and Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee. She is also a director of First Internet Bank, Great Plains Energy and Wabash National Corporation and an emeritus director of Central Indiana Corporate Partnership. But perhaps most extraordinary is that 46 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / FEBRUARY 2015 / atBRip.com

GOT A VALENTINE'S SHIPMENT? GOT A VALENTINE’S SHIPMENT?

WE WEWERE WERE MEANT MEANT FOR FOREACH EACH OTHER. OTHER.

For 25 years, we’ve been the packing and For over 25 Whether years, we’ve been people the shipping experts. the special packing andlive shipping experts.

Whether in your life near or far, we’ll get their the special people inon your life liveintact. near Valentine’s gifts to them time – and

or far, we’ll get their Valentine’s gifts to them on time – and intact.

Customizable Store Information Customizable Store Information

2113 East 62nd Street • Indianapolis IN 317-255-SHIP (7447) • www.weshipindianapolis.com

A Professional Tree Care Company Proudly Serving the Midtown Indy Community

Experts in Custom Framing!

Winter Emergency Specialist Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Trimming • Pruning • Cabling

62nd Street & Allisonville Road 317-225-8282

612 N. Delaware Street 317-636-5040

www.indianapolis.thegreatframeup.com

We Sell Midtown M i l d l town e S e W e never too busy for your referrals!”

“We ar

GREAT SERVICE • GREAT PEOPLE • GREAT LOCATION

Bring In Your Tax Documents!

20% OFF

No Matter How BIG or Small, We Shred It All! *In Store Use Only

Visit us at our retail location

5040 East 62nd St. N.W. Corner of 62nd & Binford Blvd.

www.QuickShredIndy.com

317.251.1167

711 E. 65th Street | Indianapolis, IN | 46220 | IndySceneTeam.com

. rd B lvd Bin fo

onvil le R

E 71st St.

Allis

Indy Scene Real Estate Team RE/MAX Ability Plus 317.902.2989 • IndySceneTeam@gmail.com

d.

Confidential documents shredded quickly and efficiently

In Full View!

Family Owned & Operated

E 62st St.

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL DOCUMENT SHREDDING

atBrip.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / BROAD RIPPLE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 47

ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER

P.O. Box 36097 Indianapolis, IN 46236-0097

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE

PAID

Lebanon Junction, KY Permit No. 942

Open A Free Checking • No minimum balance fee, no monthly fee, and no annual fee!

• Direct deposit and free eStatements required.

• Shared Branching Network gives you free access to your money at thousands of credit union branches.

And You Get $100*.

Why Bank with Financial Center First Credit Union?

• We’re owned by and answer to our membership.

an d-a-locat y b top m/fin

KILROYSS

• We offer the same services as a bank but at better rates and lower fees because unlike a bank, we’re not-for-proot.

r e t n e y C ion

.co

fcfcu www.

• Our membership is open to everyone in the Indianapolis area.

Open your account at any Financial Center.

REDEEM THIS CARD FOR

$100*

with a Free Checking account.

Valid through February 28, 2015

Promo Code: CA14

www.fcfcu.com

*$100 incentive deposit will be made into member’s account approximately 60-90 days after the account has been opened (if all criteria are met). Offer valid through February 28, 2015. Requires at least one direct deposit of $500 or more each month and eStatements. Minimum opening deposit of $100. If account is closed before July 31, 2015, the incentive will be reversed. One incentive may be paid per primary member based on Social Security number. Offer not applicable to Empower checking, business accounts or trust accounts.

Existing Financial Center checking account holders may not close their current account to open free account for incentive. onl ASSOCIATES USE MARKETING CODE CA14 in the Subshare User Incentive available for new checking accounts only.

Deened Field.