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THE FIREFIGHTING FOUR: LOCAL FAMILY HAS FOUR GENERATIONS OF FIREFIGHTERS

Saving homes, saving lives and saving families is what retired Assistant Carmel Fire Chief Jim Martin has done for decades. It’s a legacy he’s shared and passed down to his two sons, Dave and Rick, and now his grandson D.J., too.

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6 Matt the Miller’s Tavern:

Carmel’s Upscale Tavern Creates Inviting Atmosphere

10 Boilermakers Look to Bounce

Back: New Purdue Head Football Coach Jeff Brohm Talks Upcoming Season

13 Eyeing a Big Ten Championship:

New IU Head Football Coach Tom Allen Talks Goals for 2017 Season

17 The Lit Moose: Village of WestClay Eatery is Finding its Stride

20 The Firefighting Four:

Local Family Has Four Generations of Firefighters

25 Free to Breathe: Daughter

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MATT THE MILLER’S TAVERN CARMEL’S UPSCALE TAVERN CREATES INVITING ATMOSPHERE Writer / Matt Keating Photographer / Brian Brosmer

Matt the Miller’s Tavern in Carmel certainly lives up to its description as “craic.”

Matt the Miller’s staff strives to prepare exceptional food at reasonable prices with extraordinary service. They want their guests to leave their worries at the door, meet up with their friends and family and enjoy good times, good food and good spirits.

The Irish word “craic” means “a sense of high energy, community and togetherness.” Hoppe says she loves Matt the Miller’s It’s what makes the upscale American location, atmosphere and staff. tavern the perfect place to have an excellent meal, a fun time and celebrate So, does Dave Parker, Carmel resident. life’s special moments.

Marissa Hoppe, assistant general manager, says Matt the Miller, 11 W. City Center, has been so consistently popular because, “we provide excellent service with quality food and fair prices. Our atmosphere is also very inviting. The key is to be memorable in a positive way, so customers choose us in the future.”

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Hoppe’s favorite is The Swordfish Tacos.

Matt the Miller’s menu is diverse, slightly unusual and freshly prepared. The menu was designed with both the “Everyman” and the “Eclectic” in mind and a broad spectrum of flavors that appeal to both.

“I absolutely love their burgers, salads and desserts,” Parker says. “It’s a relaxing place, and the staff is so friendly and knowledgable about the menu. I think the food and staff are two of the reasons it’s such a popular place.”

Starters include Pacific Rim Calamari, a fresh calamari garnished with an explosion of Asian flavor, Loaded Tavern Chips, topped with Bleu Cheese sauce, shredded white cheddar, diced tomatoes, smoked bacon, scallions and tarragon essence, and Hot Buffalo Wings, among other choices.

Hoppe noted that the most popular menu items are the Shrimp & Grits, Bavarian

Matt the Miller’s also has a wide selection of salads like the Shrimp Chopped Salad

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with chopped mixed greens tossed with red champagne vinaigrette, tomatoes, edamame, cucumbers, bacon, and crumbled goat cheese and topped with sautéed shrimp and pomme frites.

A large selection of sandwiches include The Very Veggie, which consists of zucchini, squash, portobello mushrooms and sweet peppers on grilled whole grain bread with rich Havarti cheese, field greens and finished with a balsamic reduction, a “Turkey Rachel,” a twist on the classic Irish sandwich with sliced turkey breast, coleslaw, Swiss cheese, and Marie Rose sauce on toasted Rye, the BBQ Burger, Matt’s Burger, cooked to order and topped with pepper jack cheese, crispy onion straws, lettuce, tomato and Marie Rose sauce on a toasted brioche bun, among other great burger choices.

A very large selection of steaks, fresh fish, soups and a large kid’s menu are also available.

Desserts include a Giant Carrot Cake, a Big Fat Chocolate Cake with a heaping slice of moist, rich chocolate cake, topped with chocolate icing and a drizzle of raspberry sauce and a New York Style Brûlée Cheesecake. Dessert Minis are also available.

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The newly created Wine Bar in the Mezzanine offers a casual but intimate atmosphere. The Wine Bar is adorned with murals of some their favorite wineries from Napa and offers 26 premium wines. Guests are encouraged to participate in Matt the Miller’s Retail Wine Night on Wednesdays, during which their inventory of wine is offered at deep discounts and can be enjoyed either in The Wine Bar or taken home.

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“The most popular drinks here are The Blueberry Basil Lemoncello, The Moscow Miller and the fabulous draft beer and wine list,” Hoppe says.

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Despite the recent construction woes in the area, Matt the Miller’s has continued to lure their new and long-time guests.

“We would really like to thank our guests for their patience and loyalty during all of our transitions and road construction,” Hoppe says.

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Over the last 10 seasons, Purdue football has won 35 games and made two bowl appearances (both losses). In the last four years, the team has scraped together an average of two victories. Maybe most disturbing, Purdue hasn’t beaten arch-rival Indiana since 2012.

Several pre-season polls anticipate more of the same, projecting only a couple of wins for the Boilermakers in 2017.

New Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm isn’t promising any miracles, but optimism is again stirring in West Lafayette.

Brohm played college football at Louisville, where he was a three-year starter at quarterback. After graduation, he spent seven seasons in the NFL with stints at Cleveland, “We want to field a team that’s competitive Denver, Tampa, San Francisco, Washington and fights to win every game,” Brohm says. and San Diego. When his playing days “Purdue is a place with great academics, ended, Brohm served as an assistant coach and West Lafayette is a great college town. at Louisville, Florida Atlantic, Illinois, UAB People are starving for success, and they and Western Kentucky before his selection as want to see the football program step up and head coach at Western. do well.

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scoring at over 45 points per game while Purdue was averaging under 25. The “Cradle of Quarterbacks” may see a return to lofty scoring levels at some point, but for now the coach sees his defense as being a bit ahead of the offense.

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The IU defense made huge strides in 2016, reducing the number of points yielded per game by over 27 percent.

Allen believes his defense still has room to improve.

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Operating a successful restaurant smack in the middle of a somewhat secluded, mostly residential area might not sound like the easiest thing in the world to pull off.

However, the proprietors of The Lit Moose, a locally owned eatery in Carmel’s Village of WestClay, have taken to the task with enthusiasm and enjoyment since opening in September of 2016.

Early last year, co-owners and brothers Lenny, Steve and Scott Nahmias were approached by an investment group from within the WestClay community about taking over the retail space formerly occupied by Pizzology. The Nahmias brothers were operating Coalition Pizza

at the time and became intrigued by the idea of launching a small neighborhood restaurant that could attract repeat customers from the immediate vicinity and appeal to the greater Carmel community at the same time.

“Initially we put together some ideas for a menu of diverse food offerings, which is what we thought the neighborhood needed to keep people coming back regularly,” Lenny Nahmias says. “We guided our head chef in the direction of slightly upscale food across many different food categories, and we guided our design team in the direction of a fun and cozy atmosphere that doesn’t take itself too seriously. We ended up with a lighthearted take on a hunting lodge theme.”

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regulars has kept the Lit Moose afloat thus far, and customers from outside the confines of WestClay have started taking notice.

“We did Devour Indy this winter, and then we did the Return of the Mac festival in Noblesville,” says Huse, an Indianapolis native who attended Ivy Tech’s culinary school in 2009 and began working in the restaurant industry six years ago. “Those kinds of outside adventures are slowly grabbing us attention from outside the community.”

The owners’ affinity for southwestern American cuisine inspired The Lit Moose’s décor and sizeable brunch, lunch and dinner menus, which feature sandwiches, burgers, tacos and flatbreads, as well a small plate selection that includes shredded

steak nachos, truffle fries and salmon tartare.

When it came to devising the restaurant’s food selection, Huse says variety was the name of the game.

“The culinary scene out in Arizona, where the owners vacation a lot, is absolutely incredible,” he says. “We’re taking inspiration from that but presenting it in a way that’s accessible.

The reason the menu is so big is that we understand that it’s a neighborhood restaurant, and drawing outside attention is going to be a challenge. We wanted to give people in the community a restaurant that they could come to multiple times a week and not have to get the same food.”

While modest in square footage, The Lit Moose manages to offer variety in its dining atmosphere — patrons can opt for inside seating (where the glowing moose head that inspired the establishment’s name is mounted on the wall) or outdoor patio dining. Those desirous of a more casual experience can opt for bar seating and enjoy a local beer selection, a lengthy wine list and specialty cocktails like the Moose Berry Martini, the Cracked Manhattan and the Chipotle Margarita, which includes house-made chipotle simple syrup.

“As I’m growing as a new chef, I want to go more and more from scratch. I hate the idea of a canned food, like a sauce that you grab from the store to put on your chicken,” Huse says.

“So, we do everything from scratch. With such a big menu, it’s been a big challenge keeping up with all of the prep every day. We have a really good prep team, and sometimes they’re here nine to 10 hours a day prepping.”

Huse is optimistic that the made-from-scratch freshness of The Lit Moose’s cuisine will continue to win over WestClay locals and the greater Indy community alike.

“Not a lot of places can say they cure their own bacon, smoke their own salmon and make all of the dressings, all the way down to teriyaki, in-house,” he says. “I want to do as much from scratch as possible, because people can taste the difference, and that really sets you apart.”

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Saving homes, saving lives and saving families is what retired Assistant Carmel Fire Chief Jim Martin has done for decades.

It’s a legacy he’s shared and passed down to his two sons, Dave and Rick, and now his grandson D.J., too.

Martin and his family, the history of the museum and the fire department have a much more significant meaning.

Martin’s history with the Carmel Fire Department began in 1960. As a young man, Martin’s world was working as a mechanic along with his brother, Charlie, in their father’s repair shop, Martin’s Garage. The world changed one day for In a world where every second means saving the three men when they were in the shop a life, there is little opportunity to take time and saw smoke coming from a fire. They to appreciate those who keep us safe. But headed for the fire to help, and when they through the Carmel Fire Buffs Museum, arrived, they found Cyrus “Skip” Clark, Martin is giving everyone in the Carmel fighting the fire. community a place to honor and appreciate the men who’ve dedicated their lives to Clark was one of Carmel’s first paid serving others. firemen and a classmate of Martin’s Most visitors see the museum as a place to climb aboard vintage firetrucks, peruse fire department memorabilia and pretend if even only for a moment that you’re experiencing the adrenaline rush of a fire run. But to

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in answering the call. The conversation would be the last the Martins would have with Clark. Later that day while en-route to another fire emergency, Clark was struck by another vehicle and did not survive the accident.

In honor of their friend, who remains CFD’s only casualty in the line of duty, the Martins answered the call and attended the fire department callout meeting.

“I don’t know if we would’ve joined the department if that hadn’t happened,” Martin says. “But now I can’t imagine doing anything else.”

In his 36 years with the Carmel Fire Department, Martin responded to countless emergencies, repaired and maintained fire engines at the station and raised a family.

That family included not only his two sons, Dave and Rick, but the Carmel Fire Department family.

“In a job which requires spending many hours away from home, the folks here become your family,” says Dave, now a Lieutenant at ladder 41.

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Standing outside the museum, Rick, now a station engineer at ladder 43, points to a little white house just down the street that was once the family home.

“Our family lived there, but we were always at the station,” he adds. “We came here to celebrate birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s home.

Our dispatcher at the time, Sally Lafollette, would take care of us and even changed my diaper here in the basement.”

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So through the years, Jim went on raising his sons and taking care of his fire department family. Applying his mechanics skills, he helped repair and maintain the trucks and the building in between fire runs, saving the department hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. The department had not just become his family, it was his life.

Such was his life that he got a call from Hoosier Fire Equipment in Valparaiso about a fire truck available for sale. Jim went up to Valpo to look at the rescue truck, a 1953 Seagraves from the Kokomo Fire Department. Hoosier Fire was asking $2,000 for the truck, and Jim wanted it badly. He negotiated with the dealer who agreed to sell it for $1,000. Needing to come up with the money quickly, Jim phoned the department and told the Lieutenant to phone 10 people and ask for a $100 donation to start a Fire Buffs club. The Lieutenant found not just 10 donors but 18, and the Carmel Fire Buffs Club was born.

Now, visitors to the Carmel Fire Buffs and Fire Department Museum can see the 1953 Seagraves and a collection of other special fire rescue trucks. Each one has a story, as Jim will gladly share. Stories like the one behind the 1922 Dennis fire engine which made its way to the United States all the way from Masterton, New Zealand. Jim hasn’t been able to trace the fire engine’s full history, but once it arrived in Carmel, Martin began restoring it to its full glory.

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All fire engines at the museum were given as donations.

Something most visitors may not see is the wall in Martin’s office where he’s acquired dozens of awards and accolades during his time on the force. The City of Carmel bestowed upon Martin the Range Line Pioneer Award in 1994, its highest honor given to firefighters. He’s also been awarded the Outstanding Civil Servant Award, and Carmel High School awarded him with a Hall of Fame Plaque.

No other honor could be greater, however, than the one Martin received in 2016. In October of last year, the City of Carmel dedicated its Maintenance and Training facility at 106th and Gray Road in Martin’s honor, making it officially the James K. Martin, Jr. Carmel Clay Fire Department Maintenance Facility. A first class facility with the latest technology to maintain and repair equipment and loaded with all gear necessary to train new recruits. The name

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couldn’t be a more perfect fit considering all Martin contributed to the Carmel Fire Department community.

The honor Martin says he’s most proud of is watching his sons and grandson follow in his footsteps.

“At one time, I thought I wanted to do this just to advance my career path,” says grandson D.J., who works at the Hamilton County Dispatch and is working to be a certified paramedic. “But now that I’ve taken the medical certification classes and learned how to save lives, it’s about serving

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Four generations of Martin men, four different paths, but all agree that the glue that keeps them where they are is the sense of brotherhood and family.

Check out the Carmel Fire Buffs and Museum at 210 1st Avenue SW, Carmel.

Jim Martin is often at the museum, but it’s best to call him at 317-3706437 to schedule a visit. Go to the museum’s Facebook page, facebook. com/carmelfirebuffsmuseum for more information.

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Tom Bowers had always been an active, healthy guy, so he was frustrated last fall when he developed a cough he couldn’t shake. Suspecting pneumonia, he went to the doctor, only to learn that there was a spot on one of his lungs. He was prescribed an antibiotic and sent on his way. A month later, a CT scan revealed the spot was still there.

Tom’s daughter, Kathy Oneacre of Lawrence, was visiting her parents near Cincinnati, Ohio, over the Thanksgiving

holiday. While at a Christmas tree farm searching for just the right Fraser Fir, Kathy’s mom dropped a bomb on her.

“Your dad’s getting a PET scan tomorrow because a CT scan showed something that could be cancer,” she said.

Being a principal medical writer with iVentiv Health Clinical, Kathy knew how to read the CT report. The results made her stomach churn.

“It was clear that the PET scan was for confirmation,” Kathy says. “Dad had cancer.

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Still, I was optimistic, thinking that since it was only in one lobe, he could have the lower lobe removed and carry on with his life.”

But then doctors found another spot on the opposite rib, which they biopsied, and just before Christmas Tom was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. It was shocking because though he had once been a smoker, he had quit 35 years ago.

Starting in January, Tom had three rounds of chemo, a CT scan, another round of chemo and a PET scan. Both showed that

the tumor had shrunk. After a three-week break, he endured another series of chemo treatments, and a CT scan detected that the tumor was even smaller. He’s now on a three-month break and will resume chemotherapy in September, which happens to be the same month as the 5th Annual Indianapolis Free to Breathe Run/ Walk 5K. Following her dad’s diagnosis, Kathy, a lifetime runner, did a search to see if there were any races near her that supported lung cancer research. She found one in Fort Harrison State Park on September 24 and sent an email to the event coordinator letting her know that she was interested in volunteering.

“I thought maybe I could help out at the water station or something,” says Kathy, who promptly received a response to her email, asking if she would be willing to chair the entire event.

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Although she felt a little overwhelmed and underprepared, she agreed because she was passionate about doing something to honor her father and others who suffer from lung cancer. She immediately began brainstorming ways to increase registration. One way she thought she might draw more runners is by adding timing of the 5K for those who want it. She also plans to invite an oncologist to speak to the crowd and hold a one-mile “kids dash” for aspiring younger athletes.

took pulmonary tests to determine if his lungs were strong enough to endure the treatments. He passed with flying colors.

Not that this remotely surprised Kathy.

“When he had a port put in his shoulder last spring, his first question was, ‘Can I still play golf?’” she recalls. “He goes about his day the way he always did. He’s still got the

Because this marks the event’s 5-year anniversary, Kathy hopes to see registration at or above 500. She knows the camaraderie that exists in the running community because she’s been a part of that community for so long. Years ago, she and her dad ran together in road races in Indiana, Ohio and Tennessee (where her parents once lived).

“We used to do a lot of Turkey Trots and Jingle Bell Runs — things like that,” Kathy says. “We’re a sports family.”

Kathy and her husband, Todd, their daughters Savannah (21) and Katie (18), and son Colm (12) are all super active, taking part in soccer and gymnastics mostly, though she says her youngest is the real runner in the family. Last year Colm ran Indy’s Mini Marathon in an impressive 1:43.

On September 24, Tom plans to walk the Free to Breathe 5K and Savannah will travel home from college to walk beside her grandfather, who, at 77, has yet to slow down. Three mornings a week he rises at the crack of dawn and heads to the gym. He also mows the lawn, works in his backyard and even volunteers to help with construction projects for Habitat for Humanity.

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Pushing forward. Loving life. Breathing freely.

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Erika Mulroney had just finished facilitating a class at her church on the evening of June 2, 2016, when she turned down a back hallway of the church, blacked out, and collapsed, face-first, on the floor. Because of the layout of the building, her body was out of the line of sight for most anyone who happened by.

Thankfully, a security guard (a person there to lock up) used the restroom near that hallway. When he saw Erika, he immediately rushed to her side, checked for a pulse and panicked. Unable to detect a heartbeat, he ran to find help.

“Come quick!” he gasped. “I think Erika may be gone!”

“What do you mean gone?” someone asked.

“I found her passed out and she’s not breathing!” he said. “I’m not sure if she’s alive.”

As it turned out, several of the members who had just taken the evening class had not yet left the building. Two of them were nurses and one was a firefighter. They, along with Erika’s husband, Kirk, raced to perform CPR and administered the AED (Automated External Defibrillator).

“They shocked me with the AED equipment once prior to the fire department arriving and again right after they got there,” says Erika, 36. “I was told that several times I flatlined and they lost me — once in the church and again in the ambulance. But both times they got me back.”

Ultimately, Erika was transferred to St. Francis Hospital for care where physicians cooled her body to 93 degrees in an effort to preserve her organs and brain for a period of time before bringing her back to normal temperature. Thankfully, Erika handled that

procedure well and didn’t sustain any seizures. She was in ICU and on a respirator for 10 days. On day 17, she had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator put in, and on day 19, she was released to go home.

“The astounding thing is that I have minimal, if any, residual damage to my mind,” Erika says. “I have a few memory issues and that frustrates me because I used to be great with people’s names and phone numbers. But I can’t complain. For all intents and purposes, I’m whole and healed.”

Her family learned, through results from a blood draw, that Erika had suffered sudden cardiac arrest caused by a small microvascular clot. Beyond that, they really have no answers as to why this incident occurred. All she knows for certain is how grateful she is to be alive, to still be a wife to Kirk and a mother to their 5-year-old son, Brooks.

Though he is too young to really understand what happened to his mom a year ago, whenever they drive by St. Francis, he points to the building and says, “That’s Mama’s hospital!”

With no heart disease in the family, it really does seem a fluke that Erika would suffer cardiac arrest.

Though she, herself, has no way of knowing how long she was unconscious, church surveillance tapes reveal that Mulroney was passed out for 5-7 minutes before anyone noticed her. Her friends, husband and emergency workers then proceeded to work on her for 20 minutes before being loaded in the ambulance. So, the fact that she didn’t suffer brain damage is nothing short of a miracle.

“We definitely feel like my survival was a miracle,” Erika says.

“God saved my life, and I’m really glad to be here. To say that I am lucky to have survived is an understatement. The fact that I suffered very few mental and physical disabilities after the event is astonishing. I definitely think I am the luckiest Hoosier alive!”

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August is a great gardening month in Indiana. Our farmer’s markets are full, our days are long and we still have summer nights for entertaining outdoors. Martha Stewart’s book, Entertaining with Martha, is a great reference book for setting a beautiful table outdoors and using what you have growing in the garden for a tremendous dinner party! Hosting a well-put together dinner party is something everyone should do once.

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CONTINUING THE CARMEL TRADITION DR. TOM HARMAS TAKES OVER AS CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Writer / Josh Lowe Photographer / Brian Brosmer

as the beginning of what would be a long and successful career in education.

The bell was ringing to start American History class, and Mrs. Dilley was approaching the desk of Tom Harmas with an interesting proposal. She knew that Tom had a passion for American History, and she wanted to see that passion grow.

“She was the first person that I was aware of that truly believed in me and what I could do,” he says.

“You need to be in honors US History,” she told him.

Dr. Tom Harmas, new principal at Carmel High School, recalls Mrs. Dilley’s kindness

Throughout his school years, Dr. Harmas encountered many teachers and coaches who were a source of inspiration. “They taught lessons of teamwork,” he says. “I’ve taken that through my entire career.”

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“I didn’t teach history, I taught kids,” Dr. Harmas says. “What we do every day, the only reason we do it is because of the students.”

He enjoys the memories of supporting students in times of success and failure.

Years into his career, his principal came to his classroom with a brochure for an educational leadership program at Butler.

Dr. Harmas recalls her words, “You’re a leader, and it’s time to go.”

From there, he continue, serving as assistant principal at Tipton High School and Avon

High School, eventually becoming principal at Mt. Vernon Middle School. For the past 14 years, Dr. Harmas led Creekside Middle School since its opening.

During his time at Creekside, Dr. Harmas saw his share of bright moments. Creekside was named a National Blue Ribbon School and was instrumental in training more than 1,000 teachers in best practices for students

on the Autism spectrum.

“We never do this by ourselves,” Dr. Harmas says. “It’s always going to be a collaborative team.”

When John Williams announced his retirement from Carmel High School, the search began for a new principal. Soon, Dr. Harmas found himself reading a leadership

profile — what Carmel High School was looking for in its next leader. In that moment, he realized that the attributes he had been working toward for more than 30 years fit the need, and he was ready to submit his application. Dr. Harmas began his new position on July 1.

Dr. Harmas now leads a bustling school of more than 5,000 students and anticipates observing, listening and asking questions. He notes that the work would be impossible without the guidance and leadership of his administrative team.

“I’m very used to a culture where everyone wanted to get better every day,” he says. “There’s no doubt in my mind that Carmel High School has that culture, too.”

Dr. Harmas looks forward to continuing the tradition of excellence at Carmel High School and seeing the great accomplishments of the teachers and students.

“There are 5,000 opportunities to make connections,” he says. “We’re going to work every day to make this the best place for students. We want to be partners with teachers, with students and with parents. I think that in that partnership, you’ll find the greatness of Carmel.”

As his summer days of meetings and interviews conclude, Dr. Harmas looks forward to golfing, barbequing with family and visiting baseball parks. In fact, he and his wife Lori recently took a trip to Kansas City to watch the Royals.

“Any vacation is good,” he says. “Any vacation where your phone doesn’t work is better.”

As he readies for the new year, Dr. Harmas recalls how it began with American History and Mrs. Dilley. How he wished he could thank her. How her little nudge pushed him onward into yet another new adventure of continuing the Carmel tradition.

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CYCLING C R AZE ROLLFAST PARTNERS WITH CARMEL CLAY PARKS & REC FOR 13TH ANNUAL TOUR DE CARMEL Rollfast paid for 15 entries to ride in the Grand Fondo (Italian big ride) — the organization’s largest fundraiser and community event Four Day Ray recently hosted a beer tapping party to celebrate their held in September. partnership with Rollfast – a cycling club that promotes wellness and health in our local community.

This year, Rollfast has more exciting news as they have partnered with Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) to present the 13th The “Tap the Possibilities” event tapped a new beer — the “Rollfast annual Tour de Carmel scheduled for September 17. This year’s Glowing Blonde”, a strawberry rhubarb with a hint of jalapeno beer — event will serve as a transition year as Tour de Carmel migrates specifically created for the event by FDR’s Brewer Mitch Ackerman. from a CCPR event to Rollfast Gran Fondo in 2018.

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FDR donated 50 cents to Rollfast for each pint sold at the tapping party, and the first 250 customers received a limited edition Rollfast Fondo pint glass.

“It was a great night and great support for Rollfast,” says Rollfast owner Matt Tanner.

Rollfast promotes cycling events all over Indiana to create opportunities for people to ride, no matter what experience level.

“Growing awareness and creating healthy outlets in communities helps us fund children that need assistance getting into cycling,” says Matt, who started the non-profit in 2015 to create grants and scholarships for youth in the area who want to pursue their cycling dreams. “It’s a circular funnel where we do what we love, people ride more, and we help the next generation of bicyclists.”

“We want Carmel to be a nationally known bike town and evolving this classic event will get the national attention it deserves,” Matt says. “The Fondo is now ranked 8th in the nation and attracts riders from around the world.”

A portion of the proceeds from this year’s registration for the 2017 five- mile ride will go to the Carmel Parks Foundation. Matt says he is looking forward to this year’s Grand Fond, and he is proud of how far Rollfast has come.

“Our vision has always been to transform greater Indianapolis into a first-of-mind bike city, he says. “It will take generations but it’s happening today.”

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Snapped 3D, a photography studio that opened this May in Carmel, is transforming the way we understand the concept of memories. Keepsakes are no longer just 2D photos slid into an album and put on the shelf. Now, Snapped 3D is providing a new kind of nostalgia, what they call “moments you can hold.”

They’re like small action figures you can put on a shelf, and what owner Rod Wiesenauer calls the “ultimate selfie.” They’re tangible items you can touch and hold and become décor in your house.

Customers come in and stand in front of a scanner. Wiesenauer takes their photo – as many captures as they want – and this then becomes a file that’s sent to their printing partner. It takes around 7 to 10 business days to see your 3D print, so if it’s a gift make sure do it with enough time. While some 3D prints are made in plastic, Snapped 3D photos are made out of sandstone, a more affordable alternative.

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have been people getting 3D prints of themselves. There have also been couples and dogs wanting to remember themselves in 3D. Wiesenauer is really hoping to find an engaged couple to be able to give them a wedding cake topper of themselves for the big day. Beyond that, the possibilities are immense: little league championship commemorations, trophies, corporate events, children in Halloween costumes and Christmas gifts.

Both Wiesenauer and his wife are amateur photographers, so when his wife went to Philadelphia and saw a similar 3D studio, they couldn’t stop thinking about it.

Wiesenauer always wanted to run his own business. He decided to make a career change after years of working in insurance, and opening a 3D photography studio seemed like a fun and interesting endeavor.

So far, the challenge has been getting people to fully understand the concept.

3D printing made a big splash around 2012, but as Wiesenauer explained, it’s still not a prevalent practice. Especially when it comes to photographs. Explaining the concept to the public, says Wiesenauer, atCarmel.com / AUGUST 2017 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 37

is only 50 percent of the process. Most people need to come in and see it in action to fully understand.

Being in Carmel has been great for Wiesenauer, and not just because he’s a Carmel resident. Wiesenauer joined the Chamber of Commerce, which he says has been a huge support. Here, he says, they embrace small businesses and do what they can to help them succeed. It’s also the people that make having a business in Carmel worthwhile.

“The population is more open to something like this than somewhere else,” he says.

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There are many reasons why customers recommend The Maids to people they know and love.

We go where germs hide... light switch plates, door knobs, phone receivers and more.

We use back pack vacuums with HEPA-filtration to remove dirt, dust and allergens hidden deep in carpets and upholstery – the perfect solution for allergy season.

We use environmentally preferable cleaning products. Your home will be seriously clean and healthy.

Every clean comes with a 24-hour, 100% satisfaction guarantee.

KITCHENS

ALL ROOMS

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Clean sinks, counters; change towels Clean, disinfect toilets, tubs, showers Hand wash, disinfect floors

Expires 8/31/17 | New Customers Only

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Pick up and straighten Dust sills, ledges, wall hangings Remove cobwebs Dust/vacuum furniture Vacuum floors, carpets Vacuum stairs Vacuum under beds Change linens, make beds Empty trash Windows Clean entry window & one set of patio door windows Clean window over kitchen sink

BUY

GIFT CERTIFICATES!

SAVE 20 $

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on 1st time clean!

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Same cleaning team each visit.

SAVE $3000

Clean sink Clean appliance exteriors Clean inside microwave Clean range top Damp wipe cabinet doors Clean counters Hand wash floor Load dishwasher

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on 3rd time clean!

Expires 8/31/17 | New Customers Only

Call today for a free estimate

770-1320

www.maids.com

Insured • Bonded

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

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Outdoor Living OUR FAMILY CREATES BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR SPACES FOR YOUR FAMILY TO FALL IN LOVE WITH.

Come visit our elegant Garden Center!

25 ONE ITEM Cannot be used with other offers. Limit of one coupon per person per order.

Valid through August 31. 2017.

Carmel

PAID

Lebanon Junction, KY Permit No. 942