Carmel Community Newsletter July 2015

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This month’s cover story shines a light on the horrible humanitarian crisis currently existing in Nepal post-earthquake and the heroic efforts of one Carmel resident, Roger Conn, to help. After hearing Roger’s incredible story, we felt compelled to help raise funds for the Nepal relief effort and have posted a video of Roger’s story on our website, townepost.com.

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“Take the leap, and the net will appear,” said Sylvia McNair, one of 19 women featured in a book by Michael S. Maurer, “19 Stars of Indiana: Exceptional Hoosier Women,” IU Press.

This statement by McNair adequately sums up Mickey Maurer’s approach to life. Maurer has been many things, and the term “entrepreneur” doesn’t seem to do him justice.

on my tennis shoe. I decided to continue my education and strive for something that smelled a little better,” shares Maurer.

After graduating from North Central High School, Maurer attended the University of Colorado for his undergrad, then earned a degree from the Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington.

After practicing law for 20 years, Maurer realized he was more of an He is not someone that knows a little about a lot of things; he knows a entrepreneur. “I became an attorney because my father couldn’t due lot about a lot of things. Maurer doesn’t take an interest in something to the constraints of the Great Depression. I wasn’t very good at being a lawyer,” says Maurer. lightly; he digs in, immersing himself until expert level is achieved.

Then once saturated, he moves on to the next item on his list.

Turning to other interests, Maurer indicates he’s dabbled in cable television, film production, radio broadcasting, newspaper “I am not sure he keeps a ‘to do’ list, aside from writing down his publishing, real estate and banking. To be clear, Maurer is Chairman schedule each night before leaving the office,” shares Maurer’s daughter, Jill Burnett. “He is the only person I know who still actively of the Board of the IBJ Corporation, which publishes The uses a Rolodex, even though I have told him his phone could do that.” Indianapolis Business Journal, Court and Commercial Record and The Indiana Lawyer. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of The National Bank of Indianapolis, so saying he “dabbles” is “My first job was leading ponies for small children at an amusement drastically understating the truth. center. I was in elementary school. The pony in front of me dumped

“Mickey has been a tremendous resource in the community,” says Emmis Communications Chairman and CEO Jeff Smulyan. “He has made a real impact through his tremendous civic stewardship.”

As one of original board members of Emmis Communications, Maurer’s friendship with Smulyan dates back over 30 years. Smulyan continues, “Mickey’s had a positive impact on improving the quality of life here in central Indiana.”

The impact of Maurer’s civic and philanthropic endeavors is impossible to quantify. Maurer’s contributions run wide and deep within our community, including his name gracing the Indiana University Law School in Bloomington. This incredibly generous donation on behalf of Maurer and his wife Janie illustrates their commitment to the school. The Maurer School of Law is a national leader in the study of the global legal profession.

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As part of his civic duties, Maurer served as the President of the Indiana Economic Development Corp., and the following year, he was named Indiana Secretary of Commerce by Governor Mitch Daniels.

“I was paid $1 per year for that job,” shares Maurer emphasizing, “ONE dollar!”

Maurer replaced Vera Bradley co-founder Pat Miller as the Indiana Secretary of Commerce. During the transition, Maurer referred to Miller as a “classy dame,” which was spun as an offensive comment

by The Indianapolis Star.

To the contrary, Maurer was offering Miller, who was not offended in the least, a sincere, heartfelt compliment.

This incident inspired Maurer to pen the book, “19 Stars of Indiana: Exceptional Hoosier Women,” highlighting true role models for our society, both locally and globally.

“I marvel at Mickey’s perseverance and passion by which he pursues the things that are important to him,” praises Christel House Founder and CEO Christel DeHaan. “He is making a difference. What a great testimony to living a purposeful life.”

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The success of the book influenced Maurer to create one honoring Hoosier men. In the book, he features, among others, Senator Richard Lugar, Eugene B. Glick and Gebisa Ejeta, a Purdue University geneticist and World Food Prize Foundation 2009 Prize Laureate, whom Maurer sincerely credits with the sole responsibility of saving more lives than anyone else on the planet.

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“Dr. Ejeta researched drought-tolerant and striga-resistant sorghum seeds which reported yields four times larger than traditional sorghum crops. He’s helped save the lives of millions of Africans through his food research which cannot be understated,” says Maurer. Dr. Ejeta still teaches at the Purdue University Glenn W. Sample School of Agriculture in West Lafayette.

“My dad has always believed in following and pursuing your interests and passions,” shares Burnett. “He’s always encouraged my brothers and me to do so, as he certainly has followed his.”

One hobby turned into a gorgeous coffee table book, “Water Colors,” a stunning collection of underwater photography of creatures barely noticed by the naked eye. Aside from one photo of his beautiful wife hidden in a school of fish, all other photographs are of objects no bigger than a fingernail. The quality of the photographs look to be from one of National Geographic’s veteran underwater photographers.

Unlike others in his position, he freely and graciously continues to share his knowledge.”

Hoover’s Patachou, Inc. proudly provides sponsorship for Mickey’s Camp, a unique camping experience Maurer created 15 years ago. What if you could combine two and a half days of fun events, relaxation and networking in a different environment than you are used to?

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“It was always a dream of mine to have a camp where you can learn new skills from the best, so billiards is taught by world ranking professionals Jeanette Lee and her husband George Breedlove,” says Maurer, mentioning only a couple of

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“One snowy weekend, I thought I would arrange my underwater photographs into a book,” recalls Maurer. “One year later, the book went to print.”

In his most recent book, “10 Essential Principles of Entrepreneurship,” Maurer features life lessons you never learned in school. He dedicates the book to his father, Julius Maurer, and his Uncle Mickey.

“My dad and uncle owned Maurer Brothers Auto Parts at Ninth and Senate Avenue,” shares Maurer. “Out on the fence was a sign that read, ‘If you can’t stop in, smile as you go by.’” The lessons shared in the book are illustrated with examples of Maurer’s friends, including Martha Hoover, who exemplifies redefining “barriers to entry.” Hoover is not mentioned once but four times throughout the book.

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“I am fortunate to be able to call Mickey Maurer a mentor, as well as a friend,” shares Hoover. “So often people refer to him as a ‘serial entrepreneur,’ but really he is a ‘serial mentor.’ Always generous to me personally, to countless others and to the community at large, Mickey gives of his time, talent and treasure.

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Harold Smith has attended Mickey’s Camp for 14 years the 40+ activities on the list of options.

“A camper can learn how to play Texas Hold’em from World Series of Poker champion Linda Johnson.”

Since its inception 15 years ago, Mickey’s Camp has raised and donated over $2 million to local charities. Descending on Bradford Woods are 125 women and 125 men to immerse themselves in activities taught by the best in their fields.

Burnett joined event manager extraordinaire Kari Strolberg in coordinating all camp activities, meals and logistics. Not only does Burnett get to work with Mickey’s Camp, but this enables her to work closely with her dad, gleaning knowledge from him.

“You can’t get a better teacher than my dad,” says Burnett. “He is patient and encouraging, and while he may steer me a bit, he is always there for me. I love being

with my dad and watching him in action.”

“This is the ninth year for women and the 15th year for men,” shares Strolberg.

“We have many repeat campers, but new campers are always welcome.”

And thanks to donors like Patachou, Inc., campers experience incredible meals. “We have amazing partnerships providing our meals such as Patachou, Scholars Inn, Palomino, Kahn’s Catering, Traders Point Creamery, Amore, Sullivan’s and Shapiro’s, to name a few!” says Burnett. “We are so grateful for all of our sponsors!”

“Mickey’s Camp is a rewarding experience with so many stories,” shares Strolberg. “It is a great opportunity to try new things, and it can be whatever you want it to be.

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everyone, no matter what kind of person you are, athletic or not, and each camper can choose eight options from over 40 activities, which encourages campers to come back and try more things.”

“Similar to Dr. Seuss’ ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ lesson, how do you know you don’t like them unless you try?” adds Burnett.

“After all, trying something new might spark an unknown passion or skill.”

Maurer and his wife, Janie, have three children and nine grandchildren.

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“We are laying out the plans for the next four years which will impact the community and the perpetuity. We remain focused on the key issues of transportation and redevelopment.”

INDOT continues to send updates on the Hamilton County U.S. 31 project to the Mayor’s office, indicating that they are pretty well on target for their scheduled completion. According to the INDOT website, “Construction began in 2011, and the corridor is expected to open to traffic at the end of 2015.”

“Like our residents, we are anxious for the Carmel Drive Bridge to open,” Brainard stated. “The city’s doing very well on its two major road projects that are underway right now.”

The first of those being Illinois Street that, in addition to the related connectivity projects that have been completed over the last 12 years, will create a huge relief to the traffic flow on U.S. 31 and Spring Mill on the city’s west side. “We can’t expand U.S. 31 with any additional lanes due the amount of businesses that are located along it,” Brainard explained.

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The sign gardens have been retired, and the city representatives are back to work. Mayor Jim Brainard and his staff are working vigorously on the ongoing projects throughout the city of Carmel, and with the largest turnover in over 20 years, they are focused on assisting with acclimating the newly elected councilors and clerk treasurer.

“Our entire staff is working incredibly hard, and one of the areas of focus over the next months is the transition period for our new council members and clerk treasurer,” Brainard explained. “We are scheduling a series of meetings to bring them together with each of the major departments and take them around to each of the various city facilities.

“These representatives are, in a sense, managing a multi-million dollar a year corporation, which has a lot of [different] functions.

For example, policing is very different than building roads, but we all work together in a certain way for the betterment of our city.”

The city’s redevelopment and road projects are underway and are making gainful strides in their respective timelines. “We are working closely with the federal and state governments to obtain

“Our second project is Main Street west of U.S. 31 over to Old Meridian and the roundabout connecting Old Meridian to east Main Street. There is going to be a lot of new development over in that area. We will see Grand Boulevard extended west and north from Old Meridian as well. Old Town Design Group in Old Town Carmel is expanding Third Avenue NE. They will be building a number of new houses, and the city is getting a small public park in that area.”

Recently announced is the former Party Time location redevelopment. It will be a mixed-use development with housing, retail, restaurants, surface and underground parking. It will include an extension of Veterans Way to Carmel Drive. Veterans Way will continue south, east of the Japanese garden, intersecting to Carmel Drive.

According to the Mayor, the Midtown project is also going very well. “Earlier this year, it was announced that Merchants Bank is moving their corporate headquarters to Midtown, and there are discussions with other organizations currently underway about moving to the area,” he said.

“We are home to approximately 100 national and regional headquarters. Construction should begin this fall into early next spring, connecting the Art and Design District to the City Center, and additional buildings in these proposed areas should be started this summer. A year from now, the parking garage will be started.

We are looking at the starts of two to three buildings a year until the area is completed.”

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The city’s west side developments are underway. Market District, owned

by Giant Eagle, has been under construction and will serve the growing population’s needs well. The completion of Illinois Street, slated for August 1 this year, will greatly alleviate the current traffic woes.

In regards to a hot topic during the recent election, the Keystone Avenue and 96th Street project, the Mayor provided this update.

“We are continuing to seek additional funding sources. We hope to secure federal funds for this project involving a high profile roadway that benefits so many jurisdictions. The new roundabout interchange would reduce congestion, increase safety and make the area more marketable for commercial businesses.

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“Many people avoid the area due to traffic backups at the current stoplight regulated intersection. Converting 96th Street at Keystone to a roundabout interchange would eliminate the final stoplight along the award-winning Keystone Parkway, which would make the roadway totally free-flowing through Carmel,” Brainard explained.

The Mayor is excited for the development and redevelopment that is occurring in Carmel. “There is a lot development and a lot of capital being spent which is good for our tax base,” Brainard said. “It is good for the community because it is purposefully planned and well-thought-out development.”

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La Beauté has adopted a philosophy from the European skin and body care principle: beauty is more than skin deep. Mailou believes that truly effective skin and body care should improve the skin’s appearance, provide holistic benefits and boost your selfesteem.

As a full service spa, La Beauté provides services to both women and men of all ages and in the case of massage, couples.

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n the afternoon of May 12, 2015, Roger Conn and a team with New Life International (NLI) stood overlooking the once tranquil view of Kathmandu Valley.

Conn and the rest of team had arrived the day before as part of the relief efforts that were underway as a result of the devastating April 25 earthquake that paralyzed Nepal.

subsequent aftershocks are the worst natural Before his senior year, he spent the summer disasters to strike Nepal in almost a century. working in hospitals in India. There he witnessed the devastating effects of poor Roger Conn and his teammates survived the sanitation and pathogen-infested water.

7.3 aftershock, and he shared his incredible After years of research and experimentation, tale of survival and perseverance upon his he invented an affordable, lightweight, return home. portable water purifier that could disinfect large quantities of water efficiently and Conn, a former Carmel Police Chief, and quickly for entire communities. his family are longtime Carmel residents At 12:51 p.m. NST, Conn and the team and active members of Northview Church.

He received a patent for this invention. The were inside of an old church training local Conn is also a member of the Rotary Club New Life purifiers have been taken or sent villagers on how to operate a water purifier of Carmel. to over 75 countries where natural and manthat they had just assembled when the made disasters have plagued the areas. ground began to shake violently beneath “The morning of the first earthquake in them. Conn and company evacuated the Nepal, I made a call to the people at NLI,” Through acts of fate, Conn was introduced building and stood on the mountainous Conn said. “They were trying to find a way to McGuire and the people at NLI and road looking down upon Kathmandu. The to get into Nepal as quickly as possible and worked with them in the aftermath of the once thriving city that had already suffered bring in the water purification systems that earthquake that devastated Haiti in 2010. catastrophic damage was crumbling before they invented, in Underwood, Indiana.”

Upon learning about the extent of damage his eyes to the ground once more. in Nepal, he knew that he and his friends New Life International, Inc. is a 501©(3) from NLI had to go to Nepal. The first Minutes later, plumes of debris filled the Christian outreach organization dedicated team arrived within four days of the first valley below them. “The ground shook to humanitarian and developmental earthquake to assess the needs. beneath us, and it felt as though it would activities. One of the largest outreach throw us over the cliff,” Conn recalled. The programs of NLI is to provide safe water “I was in the second team, and we brought aftershock measured a moment magnitude to the world. To meet the world water with us an additional nine water purifier (the measurement used to record the crisis, a simple water purifier was invented, units,” Conn recalled. “The first team size and energy of earthquakes) of 7.3. developed and patented at NLI. brought in six with them. We have to find The epicenter was between the capital of water sources once we arrive and locate the Kathmandu and Mt. Everest.

Inventor Duvon McGuire experienced a best locations to install the units.” close brush with death when he contracted In addition to the scores of people killed Giardia from contaminated water while on Through contacts with Christian and injured from the first earthquake, an a mission trip in Ecuador with his family organizations within Nepal, NLI was additional 200 people were killed and 2,500 at a young age. This experience led Duvon able to organize a “home base” at the were injured in the countries affected by this McGuire to study parasitology and graduate Nepali Christian School that was located major aftershock. with a degree from Asbury College in prein the epicenter of the damage. There, med and chemistry.

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NEPAL EARTHQUAKE DISASTER RELIEF

Local Hoosiers are taking part in the relief efforts for the country of Nepal.

Carmel resident, Roger Conn and members of New Life International, headquartered in Indiana, are spearheading efforts to bringing water purification systems to the Nepal that was recently devastated by powerful earthquakes. Learn how you can assist these efforts by watching our video interview of Conn. Visit our website www.townepost.com and www. waterfortheworld.com or contact New Life International at 812-752-7474.

Lexington, KY, and Steven Lacroix, Underwood, IN, would establish their camp for 13 days. Their basecamp was located next to the Kathmandu International Airport for the purpose of an expedient evacuation. Stationed near Conn and his team were the U.S. military relief teams. It was there that Conn and his team consoled members of the U.S. Marines who lost six of their own who died in a helicopter crash while supporting earthquake relief efforts in Nepal. Conn described the sights that they saw and the conversations that they had to those that would be spoken on a battle field and see throughout war-torn country.

Countries including the U.S., Russia, Germany, India and Great Britain had already dispatched humanitarian relief and military forces to assist in rescue and recovery.

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“Germany sent two water purifiers that were able to clean 10,000 liters an hour,” Conn explained. “The water purifiers that we are installing purify a 500-gallon tank of water in an hour. Each one of these units can potentially serve a small village of 150-200 people and up to a couple thousand people a day.

“Once we find a good source of sustainable water that we can purify, we bring the 500-gallon tank, an automobile battery and a solar powered recharging unit if there is no electricity and the unit itself. We then teach the local people how to assemble and operate it. We had an interpreter in Nepal and had the local people assemble the units as we explained the operations.

The simplicity of this system is that it uses the water that is provided and rock salt. We pour about 2 tablespoons of salt into the water chamber, and once the pump starts circulating, it electrifies it in an electrolysis type system and then causes a chlorine gas reaction that pumps into the water tank and kills all of the harmful bacteria. The price per unit is only $2,600.

“When the Nepali people realized that we were bringing these units in to help, they were immediately anxious for us to get started. Everyone had a story of family members in need of food, shelter and clean water. We evaluated sites and looked for schools, churches and orphanages where people can gather and feel safe to go for help. We met a Nepalese doctor and her electrical engineer husband that assisted

us in getting the water tested, following the treatment to show the local people that the water was safe for consumption.

“I was extremely impressed with the resilience of the people, though the children and the elderly were obviously suffering from post-traumatic stress. However, the outstanding resolve of the people was that they were not going to wait for the government or the world to come in and help, but they were going to start working to rebuild and save the crops that had not been damaged before the monsoon season begins in late June.”

“Of the 614,777 buildings in the Kathmandu Valley, more than 51,000 were destroyed and an additional 42,000 badly damaged,” Conn stated. “The second earthquake and subsequent aftershocks destroyed another 115 buildings in Kathmandu. Across the nation of Nepal, an estimated 500,000 buildings have been destroyed, and over 8,500 believed dead and 16,500 injured.”

Conn’s photographs of the scene depict the immeasurable amount of damage to structures, homes, iconic temples and of course the human suffering as a result of the devastation. He captured images of older children consoling the younger children along the streets and mountainsides. The graphic images of collapsed buildings that once stood 4-6 stories tall that are reduced to only 2-stories with the bodies of the victims still trapped inside, unable to be recovered until the Nepali people demolish the buildings.

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Throughout the duration of their stay, Conn and his teammates experienced as many as six to eight tremors a day that would vary in magnitude. Due to the inherent danger of the tremors and threat of additional major aftershocks, most of the people have created “tent-cities” throughout the Nepal.

After the May 12 incident, Conn notified his family that he had survived and that their mission continued. Among themselves, Conn and his teammates agreed that God had put them there to help the Nepali people and that they would complete their mission.

“The people of Nepal are hardworking and resilient, but they need our help now,” Conn implored. “Nepal has not seen an earthquake of this size and devastation for more than 85 years. With modern advances in technology, we can help keep cholera and typhoid at bay.

“While we were in country, we carried first aid kits, rain gear and additional water, and we kept our cell phones charged. We often slept in tents if it was not safe to sleep indoors. We would sleep fully dressed, backpacks ready and prepared to make a hasty escape. Our passports were in our pockets at all times, so that if anything happened, we would be identified. There were at least four nights that we jumped up and ran out to the streets in the middle of the night as a result of a strong aftershock.”

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While continuing his efforts to assist Nepal, Conn will be heading back to Haiti in the near future to areas still devastated by their earthquake to implement the training and installation model that they developed in the two weeks spent in Nepal. Conn’s home church, Northview, is going to help that Haiti mission, so that Conn can get clean water into the areas with active cholera cases.

Like Haiti, Nepal will take over a decade to rebuild. The recovery operations have not yet penetrated into the mountain regions due to the roads being destroyed and entire mountainsides that have come down burying the villages. The death toll is close to 9,000 and will likely grow, as they are able to reach the mountain villages.

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The long awaited grand reopening of the Carmel Kroger store was a brilliant success last month, generating a lot of excitement and buzz around the city.

Boasting a much larger space with an abundance of natural light, expansive departments and an incredible second-story mezzanine, the renovated structure is more than just a grocery store. It is an experience.

Karen Hansen, Kroger store manager for Carmel, spoke about her history with Kroger and what this reopening has meant to her. Hansen is celebrating her 39th year of service with Kroger.

“I have had an opportunity to do a variety of different things and many roles throughout my career with Kroger,” Hansen said. “I was in South Bend for the first part of my career, and then my husband and I moved down here 12 years ago. I came to the Kroger in Carmel in February of 2014, and this renovation project has been one of the atCarmel.com / JULY 2015 / CARMEL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 25

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most enjoyable assignments that I have ever worked on. We are so excited to have this incredible new facility.

“To me, as a store manager, if we give our customers this [gestures to the facility around her], then we have to also give them a special experience in terms of how we make them feel when they come in. We have a great team of Kroger associates, many of which are familiar faces to our customers.”

One of those familiar faces is their wine steward and expert, Peter Ryan.

Karen Hansen, Store Manger

“Peter is such an engaging person and can answer any question that you have about wine and how to pair it,” Hansen explained.

“He writes a monthly newsletter that he sends to his best customers that talks about his ‘wine pick’ and recipe of the month.

During the renovation period, we sent him to Ivy Tech to learn more about craft beers and how to pair the beer. He can share with our customers how to present and serve fine wines and craft beers for any occasion.”

The Carmel Kroger department managers underwent extensive training leading up to the grand reopening in mid-June.

The meat and seafood mangers went to Seattle for training and went to Pike Place Market, the famous public market overlooking the Elliott Bay waterfront in Seattle, Washington.

Nick Jones has been with Kroger for 10 years and manages the seafood department.

“We visited the Pike Place Market and saw firsthand how they specialize in product freshness and top-notch customer service,” Jones said. “I took away from that

experience the point to be more engaging with our customer, in general. We focus on the greeting of our customers and offering them a wide range of ideas on how to prepare, cook and plate the seafood.

“We are on-hand to answer any questions about our products that our customers have. We are proud to offer the ‘Easy for You’ program. This program offers to our customers any fish that they see in the case that they would like to have seasoned and prepared is done, so that all that they have to do is take it home, put in the oven for 30 minutes, heat and eat.”

Another Kroger associate and Carmel resident who is celebrating his 10 years with Kroger, Justin Graves, was placed with Kroger through Noble of Indiana. He is a very special employee and warms the hearts of all who have the pleasure of working with and knowing him.

“I work in the bagging department,” Graves said proudly. “I like to be here and be with the people that I work with. I give great customer service because I like to see people happy. My favorite thing about Kroger, it is like my family. We are about teamwork.”

Graves lives with his uncle, Gregory Gustafson. “He loves his job,” Gustafson emphasized. “He gets up in the morning and takes the bus to work and back home. He’ll walk in the door at the end of the day, and say ‘It’s been another day in paradise.”

Hansen flashed a big smile at Graves and said, “Justin is just a very special and important part of our team.”

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“I used to work for a French restaurant,” Kachilika said. “As an artist, I wanted to do something different, and then I came in as a cake decorator for Kroger as a part-time associate. I fell in love with what I was doing and decided to make this my full-time career. My grandmother used to bake on Sundays, and it was something that we did every Sunday as a hobby.

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I like to push the envelope and create the best products for my customers. For me, it is about the personal attention and building the customer relationships.”

In addition to these wonderful associates and their departments, Kroger in Carmel continues to offer a Starbucks cafe and has expanded their various departments with an even more expansive selection of products and services than before.

Customers are able to catch a quick bite and select from the posted menus for each station in the bistro area. They offer a variety of food options and specialty items such as hand-cut fries, expanded salad bar, an assortment of sandwiches, burritos, cheese and so many other delectable items. Pre-packaged foods and prepared meals, ready to go, are available so the customer can just pick it up, heat them at home and have a nice meal.

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Murray’s, one of the oldest cheese mongers in New York City, has built a relationship with Kroger and has a department in the Carmel Kroger location. There are less than a dozen Murray’s cheese departments in this division of Kroger, and that number is growing.

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“We’re excited to be able to teach our customers about creative and easy ways to prepare foods, as well as providing product demos and informational sessions with a daily schedule of events,” Hansen said.

“We hope to share the expertise of our associates with them while engaging them and becoming their resource for planning special meals and events for their family and friends. We also plan to partner with local organizations to bring additional special culinary and wellness events to the Carmel community in the future.”

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If you combine the ages of these three World War II veterans, you arrive at a staggering number. They have piled up an inspiring 284 years of life.

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piece,” said Hallagan, who was in a combat regiment in the North African, Italian and southern French theatres.

And they are fortunate to be members of a dwindling club – former World War II servicemen who are still living. Of the 16 million American service personnel who Or maybe we should hike the total years of served in the global conflict in Europe, life to 284.5 years. The eldest member of northern Africa and the Pacific, less than the distinguished trio, Warren Englehardt, 800,000 remain. The median age is 92, and 102, proudly insists that he has eclipsed the over 500 die each day. Just 30 years ago, 102 and one-half age plateau. Either number there were over 10 million survivors. impressively stands out for the threesome of Englehardt, Charles Hallagan, 92, and Frank Thus, there has been a strong rush by central Bertalon, 90, who are now battling another Indiana supporters and sponsors of the Indy challenge in their lives: aging.

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All three echoed their gratefulness for the voyage to Washington, D.C. “It was something,” said Bertalon, a former real estate agent on the west side of Indianapolis. “It was fast and furious. We were all over the place.”

The stops included Arlington National Cemetery, where Bertalon, a Navy veteran in the Pacific War, remember poignantly that there were “acres and acres” of gravestones dedicated to fallen United States servicemen.

For Englehardt, the trip was an exclamation mark to his military career. He served in and guardians to visit Washington, D.C., the the 565th Signal Company 65th Infantry Indeed, Englehardt, Hallagan and Bertalon World War II monument and other patriotic Division. The division saw 55 days of could be the poster children of the country’s sites. Englehardt, Hallagan and Bertalon combat in the Rhineland and central Europe Greatest Generation. Having survived the were among 200 veterans who were part of branch. The Americans suffered 2,412 zealous antics of Hitler, Mussolini and Tojo, the April journey. casualties and 261 deaths during those the three are now in the twilight of their battlefield days. lives at the American Senior Community’s “These men and women are walking history Zionsville Meadows. books,” noted volunteer Carolyn Schmidt to “I shot at Germans, and Germans shot at WTHR after the trip. “It’s really such as honor me,” said Englehardt, an Indianapolis Tech But each has aged with distinct appreciation to be with them. Once you are there and see graduate who was a television technician for where he has been and where he is today. their faces, it is priceless. These men really in his second chapter of life. “I think I did sacrificed for us. The least we can do is spend a something to help the cause.”

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He, too, was impressed with the tour of Washington, D.C.

“I just couldn’t go through it,” admitted Hallagan.

the veteran. “They have no sense for life.”

For Englehardt, Hallagan and Bertalon, there Sadly, Hallagan sees some of the same is a great appreciation of life after living seven challenges in today’s world. He worries that decades since facing death in war. the Muslim radical group ISIS is taking the Due to a political decision by the Americans same footsteps that Germany and Japan did Ray Compton is a former journalist and longtime sports marketing and British, Englehardt and his division over 70 years ago. person. weren’t part of the final Nazi defeat in Berlin (the Russians were the authors of “If we don’t stop them, it will be terrible,” stated that last chapter of fighting). However, his group did get an upfront view of an iconic Nazi landmark. They arrived at Hitler’s vacation home, the Berghof in the Bavarian Alps, after British bombers CUSTOM DECKS | PERGOLAS | ARBORS blasted the building and area.

“I was very happy,” he said. “I didn’t think I would get to see those things.”

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He has visited Germany five times.

“I love Germany,” said Hallagan, whose son was stationed in Germany during his military service. “The people are fabulous.”

But on one trip to Germany, Hallagan had to pass on one side trip. He travels to Munich, Berlin, Stuttgart and the Rhineland were exceptional for the veteran. But he declined an opportunity to tour the Dachau concentration camp where over 30,000 prisoners perished under the ruthless Nazi rule.

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8-11:30 a.m. / 5 Center Green, Carmel (adjacent to The Palladium) / carmelfarmersmarket.com

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Pat McAfee gives his #1 jersey a break as he delivers his one-man comedy show. A portion of the proceeds go to The Pat McAfee Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to providing educational scholarships to children of U.S. military personnel.

8 p.m. / The Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts 355 City Center Dr., Carmel / 317-843-3800 / thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

23-26 / OKLAHOMA!

Set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the 20th century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story.

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1, 8, 15, 22, 29 / CARMEL CITY SUMMER CONCERTS AT THE GAZEBO

The Carmel Fountain Square Committee’s goal is to

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Since the concerts are free, it is accessible to everyone in the community. This month, enjoy My Yellow Rickshaw (July 1), The Bishops (July 8), Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra (July 15), Eight Days A Week (July 22) and Stella Luna & the Satellites (July 29).

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Enjoy this free outdoor festival, live music on two stages, talent vocal competition finals, petting zoo, Frisbee dog show, KidZone (rides, games, water boats, mini-cars, Eurobungy, family entertainment stage), shopping in the marketplace, Freedom Run, patriotic parade and festival finale fireworks.

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4, 11, 18, 25 / CYCLING MINISTRY

Men ages 16 and older are invited to join in a 20- to 30-mile road ride, starting and ending at Capstone Cafe & Bookstore. Free.

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Movies begin at sundown.

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25 / THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK ACADEMY FINALS

In his three-and-a-half decade career, David Sanborn has released 24 albums, won six Grammys and has had eight Gold albums and one Platinum album. Having inspired countless other musicians, he has worked in many genres which typically blend instrumental pop, R&B and more traditional jazz.

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ALLSTATE RECOGNIZES RANJ PUTHRAN AGENCY WITH COMMUNITY GRANTS The Allstate Agency Hands in the Community affiliation issues grants to social, charitable and humanitarian organizations to continue their mission of creating significant change.

Allstate as a whole contributes $29 million annually to community projects.

The Allstate Foundation was proud to honor the community service of Agent Ranjit Puthran.

Most recently, four new grants have been approved for organizations that he works with in our community.

Our Allstate Agency Hands in the Community issued grants of $1,000 each to: • Rotary 6560 Foundation Inc. • Mibor Foundation Inc.

• Meals On Wheels of Hamilton County Inc. • Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation Inc. To learn more about the Ranjit Puthran Agency and Allstate Agency Hands in the Community, contact us at 317-844-4683.

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RANJ PUTHRAN “HELPING HANDS AWARD” RECIPIENT LONI WILSON Loni Wilson is our Helping Hands Award winner for July.

Loni Wilson is a volunteer for the American Cancer Society’s ‘Look Good…

Feel Better’ program. This program teaches women participating in active cancer treatment how to deal with the appearance-related side effects of cancer. Loni has been a reliable and passionate volunteer since 2007.

As a ‘Look Good…Feel Better’ volunteer and licensed cosmetologist, Loni is able to share her own experience with the women by teaching makeup and head covering techniques, as well as skin and nail care. Loni has taught more than 50 classes since her initial training, helping over 150 women!

Her next adventure begins soon! Loni will be opening the first “Hamilton County Wig Bank” at her salon in Carmel and will assist women with styling and trimming their new wigs.

Congratulations to Loni for being our Helping Hands Award winner.

CONGRATS TO OUR WINNER LONI WILSON!

RANJ PUTHRAN AGENCY

To nominate someone go to Facebook.com/Ranjputhranhelpinghands or ranjitputhran@allstate.com . 317-844-4683

THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY

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