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contents7 Publishers Welcome

8 Patricks Kitchen & Drinks | Brent Bordeaux

13 My Introduction to Fox Hunting & Tom Santelli | Neil Lucas

16 Dealing With Dyslexia18 Zionsvilles Pair of Purdue Petes

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22 Lemonade Stand Entrepreneurs | Jami Marsh

27 Home Town Hoopster Brad Stevens Talks About Growing Up in Zionsville | Ray Compton

32 Meet Cynthia Young, New Executive Director of Sullivan Munce | Wynne & Neil Lucas

34 Event Calendar36 Girls About Town: Cobblestone Grill | Rachel

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40 A Fresh Voice on Capitol Hill | Ann Craig-Cinnamon

44 Zionsville Goes to War: American Legion Riders | Ray Compton

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A Saturday night, Patricks Kitchen and Drinks, Zionsville. You walk in: the soft wood atmosphere is cozy yet open, both welcoming and relaxing; the bar is lively, full, yet with old-friend familiarity; the wall sconces snap a crystal glint from a pair of crisply-chilled Martinis drifting by on a tray; guests at window-side tables look out onto the yesteryear brick charm of Main Street but also onto Patricks front terrace, waiting with its planters and picket fencing, seemingly poised in spring thought, dining al fresco, a lingering bottle of wine under warm evening stars. Until winter leaves us, however, the fireplace in the dining room will have to flicker its own ambient dining magic, and it surely does. Youre at once glad to be here, and yet somehow already wanting to come back.

(L-R) Chef Roger Duran, Co-Owners Patrick Mullen and Beth Dickerson



The impression is of being in good, capable hands; a place well thought through, each point of detail brought forth simply from the giving desire of doing so. But when talking with Patrick Mullen and his wife, Beth Dickerson, co-owners of Patricks Kitchen, a deeper story comes into focus: Oh the love of what we do, says Beth, is still here and has been from the beginning. We couldnt continue the effort otherwise. And were finally becoming what weve dreamed of being. But what youre experiencing today is truly here by the generosity and faith in us from our guests, the Zionsville community itself.

Patricks Kitchens first incarnation in Zionsvilles Boone Village Shopping Center, June of 2007, opened to glowing reviews and a groundswell of business. But the ensuing nationwide recession began to take its toll. Patrick and Beth reflect. The initial buildout took far longer than expected. Sales needed to be higher right off the bat for us to survive. Then the economy tanked. Friends sensed our struggle. Out of nowhere, a regular suggested purchasing a hefty gift card from us. Then another offered. And another. They trusted in what we were trying to do; they wanted us to pull through. It was deeply touching.

Fall of 2011, Patricks Kitchen faced a looming crossroads: sign another 5-year lease or vacate. We wanted to stay in Zionsville home our entire married life but we couldnt stay where we were. We were paying for more space than we needed. Wed built a good reputation, but we needed better exposure, more curb appeal. Beth adds, But we also had to find a space that was restaurant-operation ready. We couldnt afford either a rebuild or the down time. And time was running out.

We looked and looked; we were very down. And then a regular of ours, a realtor, suggested the front space of the Brick Street Inn on Main. We couldnt believe it. It was ideal. With just days before the old lease expired, the new deal was signed. But how do you move an entire restaurant every cooler, keg, oven, table, chair, stockpot in just three days? That was the true miracle, says Patrick. Our loyal staff, friends and regulars came out, volunteering their time, trucks, and hands. Both ends of the move. Electrical work, plumbing, everything. The community helped us reopen.

A smaller dining area meant the occasional wait for a table,

but regulars adored the new intimacy; winter gave way to spring, and business was thriving. Then late one night last June, a fire broke out outside the Brick Street Inn. Luckily, the majority of damage came from smoke, but Patricks Kitchen was not able to reopen again until mid October. Looking back, though, says Patrick, that reopening marked a true new phase for us. Thats when Roger came.

Chef Roger Durans list of culinary accolades, awards, and appointments is long: he is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, New York) and is currently vice president of the American Culinary Federation, Indianapolis Chapter. His global travels bring ethno-

cultural as well as classical cooking and spicing techniques to contemporary fusion cuisine. Patricks Kitchens time-honored slogan is comfort food with a twist, and time-honored Patricks Kitchen favorites such as the pulled pork (home smoked!), nachos, and the spinach-artichoke torta, remain; but Chef Duran brings the twist.

Lets face it, he says, who goes up into the Andes Mountains to learn from a century-old woman traditional preparations of Peruvian pork? To wit, Durans spin on the classic Osso Bucco has already generated a local following a must try. His menu is seasonally driven, with many items changing monthly more food fun for us. Hes even willing to improvise, within reason. If you dont see it, Ill make it! Well!

Give our guests what they want, how they want it, says Beth, with an accommodating range of price points. A BLT with a top-flight Cabernet? No problem. The best rib-eye in town and a glass of house Merlot? Fine. Youll find no pretention here. Her wine list is trim yet versatile, with gems, many by the glass, youll likely not find nearby. The Valley of the Moon Pinot Blanc, with peach undertones and bright minerality, is one such find. Paired with Durans take on Chilean sea bass, simply sublime.

From the beginning, Patricks Kitchen has also been synonymous with good beer culture. I caught up with Patrick at the recent Noble of Indiana fund-raising event, where Patricks Kitchen was volunteering time and home-cooked food. A good beer culture, he says, means offering outstanding craft brews and serving them correctly. This means using correct vessels, a calibrated nitrogen blender and glycol chiller, so that optimum freshness to your glass is ensured. With so many brewers these days, its easy

Oh the love of what we do, says Beth, is still here and has been from the beginning. We couldnt continue the effort otherwise.

And were finally becoming what weve dreamed of being. But what youre experi-encing today is truly here by the generosity and faith in us from our guests, the Zions-

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to have a big selection. Ah, but is it a good one? We listen to our customers and suppliers. We find the rarer, exceptional products people want. Still, Patricks Kitchen has perhaps the highest ratio of taps to seats around. Thats why we come, say locals Candy and Mark Riggins, back at Patricks Kitchen. Small-town hospitality, the incredible selection of craft beers, and fantastic menu items to match. This night they paired Flat 12s Pogues Run Porter, rich in dark coffee notes, with the hedonic Chocolate Volcano. Zow!

Patricks Kitchen is ready for spring, with live music Wednesdays on the terrace, Mothers Day Brunch, monthly wine-tasting dinners, and much more. Watch for the MK Ultra and Zippy the Pink Martinis.

Patricks Kitchen also caters private events such as showers, graduations, and rehearsal dinners in the rustic banquet rooms at the Brick Street Inn. Hurry, though, as popular slots fill quickly.

We try continually to give back, any way we can, says Beth, to this community whos given so much of themselves to us. It shows in everything Patricks Kitchen does.

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I recently had the distinct pleasure of meeting Tom Santelli, president of the Traders Point Hunt Club. My introduction to Tom came through a mutual friend, local Zionsville artist Freddie Kelvin. I mentioned to Freddie that a goal of this magazine is to include stories that re ect all the varied interests in the Zionsville community. It also seemed fairly obvious that the equine community is a big part of the Zionsville community. I admitted to Freddie that, despite growing up on a farm, I knew next to nothing about horses.

After a series of emails and a phone call, and without having met personally, Tom graciously invited my wife and me to an annual event at the Traders Point Hunt Club. This black tie soiree was known as the Croppers Party. Without hesitation, I told Tom that my wife and I would love to attend the Croppers Party, although neither of us had any idea what a cropper was or, for that matter, what the Traders Point Hunt Club was really about.

After some cursory internet research I learned, to my great surprise, that the Traders Point Hunt Club is essentially a club which organizes fox hunts. Being dedicated Downton Abbey watchers, my wife and I could only imagine that Tom must surely be the modern-day version of Lord Grantham.

Upon arriving at the Croppers Party, we nally met Tom. He looked remarkably regal in his bright red riding coat with tails and vest. However, the croppers, as I quickly learned, were more Survivor: Zionsville than Downton Abbey. Tom quickly explained that the croppers were an exclusive group or tribe within the club. Membership in this exclusive group was earned by incurring the indignity of having fallen off your horse or having dismounted your horse without permission during the hunt season. Surviving a fall from a 1,500-pound horse traveling at over 30 miles an hour can be a harrowing experience, thus creating a sense of community for those who have fallen. Its no wonder that Tom refers to fox hunting as an adrenaline sport.

Toms interest in riding does not stop at the Croppers Party. As the president of the Traders Point Hunt Club, Tom coordinates the 30-40 volunteers required to put on the Traders Point Charity Horse Show every August. Tom takes pride in the fact that the TPCHS is one of the top ve horse shows in the country. It is also the only one that donates its proceeds to charity.

Recently, Tom took on a new and interesting challenge of training a young horse named Lady Biera. This horse is an 8 year old with an impressive pedigree. High Scope, a horse that placed fth in the Sydney Olympics, sired it. It was also only one of ve horses to double clear in stadium and cross-country. Given that the name Lady Biera is Celtic for Ice Princess, this may be one of Toms greatest challenges.

Throughout my time with him, I quickly realized that Tom Santelli is a far cry from Lord Grantham. Toms life story is signi cantly more interesting than any ctional lord. Having grown up in a middle class family in Toledo,

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In addition to being an avid rider, Tom is also an accomplished inventor. With a degree in biochemistry and an MBA from Bowling Green State University, Tom has worked on the development of many new products over the years. Early in his career, he worked on

creating the plasma digital screen that was an integral part of the development of the ATM machine. Tom has also been contracted by the U.S. Post Office to develop their self-closing box. The USPS also recruited Tom to develop a system that kills anthrax and other bacteria to prevent the spread of disease through the mail. Furthermore, if you have eaten a hamburger recently at McDonalds, that burger was shipped to that McDonalds in special high-tech packaging developed by Tom. In addition to these achievements, Tom has held 14 patents over the years.

After having worked for large corporations for over 30 years, in which he moved 23 times, Tom grew tired of the gypsy lifestyle. Tom settled in Zionsville and started his own company, The Technology Group, in 2004. When asked what this organization does, Tom explained that it is involved in developing new products. Sometimes the new products

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Unlike the ctional characters on Downton Abbey, Tom was not born into the majesty of royal blood. Instead, Tom managed to create his own grandeur through his hard work and dedication. Tom is a man of many titles. To limit him to the title of inventor would be inadequate. Through my time spent with him, I began to understand not only a little more about a certain community within Zionsville, but also about a wonderful real character within it.

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As a person who has dyslexia, I can share that it has affected my life in many subtle ways. As a child with what today has been identified as a mild level of dyslexia, there were many issues that were difficult for me in the learning process. I knew I was capable, but some simple tasks were overly complicated for reasons I did not understand at that time in my life, as the word dyslexia had not been entered into the diagnostic world of learning disabilities.

Math was hard and complicated. Transposing numbers and memorizing formulas was overwhelming. Studying another language was difficult, and sounding out unfamiliar words didnt work for me as, at that time, I didnt have the learning tools to work through the sounds and pronunciation necessary to master this task. If I heard it pronounced correctly, I had to memorize the sound and repeat it out loud over and over again. Although my grades were usually in the As and Bs, my timed test scores did not match my ability to show that I, indeed, knew the subject. It took me longer to whip through a 30-minute paper test than the other kids. I have to admit, in those early days before dyslexia had a name, I always felt that in certain subjects I simply could not compete with other kids. Years later, when the connection to this learning

disorder was correctly diagnosed, a huge weight was lifted and the process of working through certain staggering elements of this disability was put in place.

Today, I know that at least 20% of the population has dyslexia. This means that at least one of your friends, family members, or coworkers is currently dealing with dyslexia and its challenges.

For almost a quarter of a century, the Dyslexia Institute of Indiana (DII) has existed to serve children, adolescents, and adults with specific learning disabilities. Beginning with the student at the center, DII serves elements of the community that touch the life of the student. DII provides skills, services, and strategies that enable individuals to attain their full potential by learning to manage the challenges of dyslexia and benefit from its advantages.

The term dyslexia refers to a cluster of systems that result in people having difficulty with specific language skills, particularly reading, spelling, written expression, and pronouncing words. Other problems experienced by individuals with dyslexia include:

Learning to speak Organizing written and spoken language Learning letters and their sounds Memorizing number facts Spelling Reading Learning a foreign language Correctly doing math operations

Its important to note that not all individuals who exhibit these systems are dyslexic. Formal testing is the only way to confirm a diagnosis of suspected dyslexia.

The following information serves as a guideline for recognizing systems that might be related to this learning disability. Signs of dyslexia in young, preschool children include talking later than expected, a slowness to add new words, difficulty rhyming, and trouble following multistep directions. After a child begins school, the signs of dyslexia include:

Beyond academic success, DII promises each student the ability to minimize fear, develop confidence, and celebrate success. Dyslexia does not just affect performance in school or the workplace it can hinder self esteem, social skills, and

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Dif culty reading single words, such as a word on a ashcard

Dif culty learning the connection between letters and sounds

Confusing small words, such as at and to Letter reversals, such as d for b Word reversals, such as tip for pit Inserting or deleting small words like not

Having one of these signs does not mean your child has dyslexia; many children reverse letters before the age of 7. But, if several signs exist and reading problems persist, or if you have a family history of dyslexia, you may want to have your child evaluated. The earlier a parent sees what might be a presenting problem with their childs learning ability, the better.

Many years ago when I was a child, I couldnt exactly explain why I had trouble with certain elements of learning. Today with the wonderful research and commitment of DII, children have the tools for learning and accomplishing tasks that were beyond my time. What a blessing this is!

DII Program DescriptionsWells Tutoring provides one-on-one multisensory instructional services to children and adults with dyslexia. Through this program, students increase their knowledge and understanding of phonics and spelling, improve their study skills, and most rewarding improve their ability to read independently. Testing is comprised of a complete educational evaluation consisting of a comprehensive battery of standardized tests and takes approximately 4 hours. Testing at DII helps individuals to understand their learning strengths and needs and is done by a Certi ed School Psychologist.

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| Wynne Lucas

What is it about Zionsville that allows this small town to produce two great Purdue Petes? The answer may never be revealed, but one thing can be for certain:

Zionsville has managed to produce two men perfect for the status and prestige that comes with being a West Lafayette icon the Purdue Pete.

For those of you who do not know them, allow me to introduce the two men behind the head of Purdues famous mascot. Senior Andrew Walters and junior Paul Gabor both grew up in Zionsville. In fact, they grew up down the street from one another, riding the same bus and attending the same school. Paul, the son of Marta and George Gabor, is currently an Accounting major in the Krannert School of

Management. Andrew, the son of Robert and Michelle Walters, is also graduating from the Krannert School of Management, but with a degree in Management. Although friends at an early age, Andrew and Paul drifted apart in high school, only to run into each other in February of 2011, when both decided, independently, to attend the callouts for the new Purdue mascots.

For Andrew, the path to mascot-hood was much more determined than Paul. Practice came from being a mascot at Verizon Music Center(now Klipsch), dressing as the Taco Bell mascot at summer concerts. Here, he managed to make many fans from the patrons of Dave Mathews Band concerts. In addition to creating fans at summer concerts, Andrew has been the substitute mascot for Blue, the Colts mascot. According to Andrew, the role of Purdue Pete was one that he had been preparing for quite some time. He went into the callouts determined to come out a mascot.

Opposite of that mindset was Paul, who decided to tryout after talking to a few of his fraternity brothers. Going into tryouts with a semi-rehearsed Kanye West skit, Paul managed to excel in the two-day interview process.

Although both men went into the callout process with different mind sets, both have reached the same conclusion: being Purdue Pete has Paul Gabor on the left and Andrew Walters on the right



been a great opportunity, one that they do not take for granted. Both men are clearly passionate about their roles as Purdues mascot, as well as the friends they have made through the journey. With a strong alumni base, the relationships among past and present Purdue Petes are strong and supportive.

As I soon realized, being a Purdue Pete is not an easy task. With twice weekly workouts, as well as a multitude of other events to attend, Andrew and Paul and the other two Purdue Petes are considered to be Purdue Athletes. They have the same standards to uphold as the other student athletes, standards that were clearly exempli ed during my time spent with Andrew and Paul. I gained an even greater respect for these young men when I found out they perform not only at Purdue athletic events, but also at private receptions set up throughout the state.

As for what its like being inside the head of the highly-regarded Purdue mascot, Paul made the contrast clear. Paul explained that as Purdue Pete, you are instantly recognized by thousands of adoring fans. Yet as soon as the mascot attire is put away, it is important to put away the Purdue Pete swagger as well. Apparently, Paul and Andrew just dont receive the same amount of cheering and adoration without the Purdue Pete attire.

Paul and Andrew are terri c young men, clearly taking the legacy of Purdue Pete seriously. For that, Zionsville should be proud of its current pair of Purdue Petes.

For information about having Purdue Pete attend a private function, email Steve Solberg, Spirit Squad Coordinator & Head Cheer/Mascot Coach, Purdue University at [email protected].

Paul Gabor at a home Purdue Football game.

Wynne Lucas is a sophomore at Purdue University.

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As the potential customer approached the bright, citrusy-green lemonade stand, Ben and Colleen signaled to Mom to hit play on the boom box and out came the twangy-sounds of Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy, their theme song. The song, coupled with their winning smiles and persuasive sales pitch, sealed the deal. Not only did they sell two cups of lemonade, but the customer left a generous tip to reward them for their ingenuity and great customer service.

Ben and Colleen are veteran participants of Lemonade Day, a free Greater Indianapolis area initiative that teaches kids how to start, own, and operate their own business: a lemonade stand. Kids sign up, get a backpack with the Entrepreneurs Workbook inside, and they work through 14 lessons in entrepreneurship. Kids ultimately open up shop and set up their lemonade stands on one single day in May Saturday, May 18, this year. They sell lemonade, turn a pro t (we hope), and keep the money. We teach and

encourage them to spend, save, and share their pro ts.

Brought to the area in 2010 by local inventor and entrepreneur Scott Jones, Lemonade Day is inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. Ben and Colleen were among the 15,000 kids in the nine-county region who participated last year. And these Zionsville kids are tough competitors. Last year, they placed second in the Lemonade Day Best Business Contest, one of several contests and workshops offered through the program, after earning a whopping $470 on Lemonade Day. Whats more, they actually covered their own start-up costs with Lemonade Day pro ts from the previous year. Thus, no loans or outside investors needed. Yeah, these kids are good.

You see, Lemonade Day is a family experience for the Carrs. Jon and Kristen, entrepreneurs themselves, encourage the kids to take Lemonade Day to the next level. Every year, they step up their game. Initially, once the kids decided on a theme and a name for their lemonade stand, Jon, owner

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During his glistening coaching tenure at Butler, Brad Stevens and his Bulldogs have landed on the right side of the scoreboard when it comes to game-winning, nal-seconds baskets.

The Butler Legion remembers game-winning three pointers from Zach Hahn and A.J. Graves in nail-biting, nal-breath triumphs in the early days of the Stevens watch. In Hawaii this season, the Bulldogs knocked out Marquette on a horn-beating three pointer from Rontei Clarke. But perhaps the most talked about heart-stopping, down-to-the-last-second winning basket during the Stevens tour came in December when a Roosevelt Jones basket sent Hinkle Fieldhouse into frenzy as Butler

slayed nationally-ranked Gonzaga.

But lodged in the memory of the 36-year-old Stevens is another last-second shot that left him devastated as a sophomore at Zionsville High School. We were playing Lebanon in the Sectional nals, remembered Stevens, and we lost at the buzzer. I cant remember the kids name from Lebanon, but he was left-handed and he made a shot to beat us. That had to be my worst memory at Zionsville.

But that was a rare downer for Stevens during his days growing up in the land of the Eagles in the neatly-attired suburban Indianapolis community in Boone County. I loved growing up in Zionsville, Stevens fondly recalled.

The Zionsville chapter for Stevens started in 1979 when the three-year-old and his parents moved to Indiana from Greenville, South Carolina. The family landed in Zionsvilles Colony Woods neighborhood. Father Mark became an orthopedic surgeon at Ortho Indy and mother Jan took a position as a professor at IUPUI.

And the younger Stevens? He enjoyed the life of riding his bicycle, playing basketball, and hanging out with his young friends. And the safety net of Zionsville provided Stevens with a backdrop that made it seem as if the Ward Cleaver family from Leave It to Beaver had left Hollywood and moved to Indiana. All that was missing was Wally, the older brother.

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It (Zionsville) was a great place, Stevens said. I had great friends growing up. I still keep in touch with them. We would play basketball, then get on our bicycles and go to the Dairy Queen. I wouldnt trade those days in Zionsville for anything.

An early key crossroads for Stevens came when he turned eight. His mother provided a new basketball hoop. But even that valued gift did not stop Stevens from gathering with friends at the basketball court in the back yard of neighbor Brandon Monk. Complete with free throw and three-point lines and glass backboards, the future Eagle teammates had their original home court.

But the back yard gang at Monks would sprout in age and size and would march on to Zionsville High School and the legendary Zionsville High School Varsity Gym.

It was straight out of a movie, just like the gymnasium in Hoosiers, Stevens said. It could hold 3,000 fans and the seating went all around the oor. It was like the fans were in the game with you.

And the Eagle fandom enjoyed what they witnessed from Stevens, Monk, and others. Zionsville ended a 10-year Sectional drought when it eliminated Southmont, North Montgomery, and host Lebanon. Not even a regional

loss to Brownsburg diminished the accomplishments of that March week for Stevens, who scored 97 points in his senior seasons Sectional tournament.

We were all on the same page, said Stevens. We wanted to win the Sectional. The Sectional championship was my best time in high school.


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Q When was the rst time you dunked?A When we got the adjustable goal for my son. I can dunk if I lower it to eight feet.

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Q What is your favorite food at the Friendly Tavern?A The tenderloin.

Q Who was your favorite, Mary Ann or Ginger?A I never watched it.

5 Points to Remember about Brad Stevens One of his most prized possessions is a key to Hinkle Fieldhouse.

One of his favorite websites is kenpom.com that takes a statistical look at basketball.

The incoming Butler class of basketball recruits appears to be the best under Stevens. Among the recruits is Elijah Brown, a California player who is the son of former Los Angeles Laker Mike Brown.

Butler and Stevens are listed as nalists for two of the top 2014 Indiana high school prospects, Trey Lyles of Indianapolis Tech and Trevon Bluiett of Park Tudor.

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The victory celebration spilled over into the locker room after the championship game when Mark Stevens lived up to a promise made to his son and teammates. The older Stevens volunteered to have his head shaved if the Eagles won the Sectional.

So long hair, dad. And goodbye Zionsville High School, son. After setting four school records season scoring average (26.8), career points (1,508), assists (491), and three pointers (138) a college career was calling. A deadly and long-range shooter (high school coach Dave Zollman noted that when Stevens walked into a gym he was within his range), Stevens respected his playing shortcomings. He respected the scouting reports that he was missing the skills to play for his childhood favorite, Indiana. Thus, the Stevens journey continued at DePauw, a Division III contingent.

I could come off screens and score, said Stevens, who repeatedly urged point-guard Monk to watch for his opening. I was a scoring guard. But I wasnt very good on defense.

The idols were those with shooting skills. Included in that list was Indianas Steve Alford, Pacer Reggie Miller, and another Hoosier, Jay Edwards, who made every clutch shot he ever took.

And Brad Stevens has converted almost every clutch play in his coaching life at Butler. There were the two Final Four appearances. The victory over No. 1 Indiana this season. And another 20-plus victory season in 2012-13. Success seems to be his shadow.

Hes competitive and hes composed, assessed Indianapolis Star writer David Woods, who has followed the coaching trail of Stevens. Not only does he love to win, but he likes the whole process of

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Getting to Know the Sullivan Munce Cultural Center and its New Executive DirectorAs the new executive director of the Sullivan Munce Cultural Center, Cynthia Young is focused on expanding the Centers reach beyond its traditional audience. Youngs goal is to make the Center an integral part of the entire community. In doing so, she hopes to eliminate those all-too-

frequent instances in which local residents walk in and tell her, I have lived in Zionsville for twenty years and have no idea what you do here. Youngs qualifications set her apart from the rest, making her the perfect candidate in the attainment of this goal.

Youngs passion has always been for the arts. She grew up in Anderson and attended Ball State University where she received a degree in Fine Arts. For several years, she worked in the private sector as a successful interior designer. In the 1990s, Young started her own interior design business,

Cynthia Young Interior Design. Success came for Young when she was hired to design the interiors of over 30 corporate suites at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Here, she designed suites for BMW of North America and PPG Industries.

While Young worked as an interior designer, she continued to participate in art fairs. Through these fairs, she gained a reputation as a prominent local painter. In 2006, Youngs acrylic-on-canvas paintings were featured in an article in the Indianapolis Star. Her painting, Irises at Dusk, even graced

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the cover of the Gardens of Zionsville event program.

Over twelve years ago, Young moved to Zionsville with her husband, Monty Young, and their young son, Alex. Since moving to Zionsville, Young has been involved in the Sullivan Munce Cultural Center. She began her time at the Center as an art instructor in summer camps. She later progressed from camp coordinator to art center director, a position she still holds, in addition to the position of executive director.

The Center, located at 225 West Hawthorne (right behind the Bentley dealership), is one that many have driven by without knowing the true purpose of the building. For those readers, Young offers this explanation: it is a center dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the young and not-so-young of Zionsville. While many have seen the flyers for fabulous art instruction camps, not enough Zionsville residents realize the opportunities that lie within the Center. Although Young has an extensive art background, she is determined to maintain the Centers role as a collecting museum and as the keeper of Zionsvilles history. For example,

volunteers of the Center take monthly trips to Zionsville elementary schools, where they teach third graders about the history of Zionsville. In addition, the Center offers a large repository of Zionsville historical references for those who are looking to learn a little more about their ancestry and the history of Zionsville.

One of Youngs first efforts to broaden the appeal of the Cultural Center is a new event entitled Garden

Classics, which is to be held on June 14. Young describes this new event as a mixture of art and classic automobiles. A display of several classic automobiles will surround the Centers offices, along with a display of automobile-related art. This unique event will blend well with the Zionsville Merchants Associations CruZionsville event, which is scheduled for the same weekend.

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April 3, 17Preschool Classes: April 3: Rainy Window;

April 17: Birdfeeder Craft. Classes available the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:30 AM - 11 AM at Earth Explorer Toys, located at 27 E. Pine Street. Call and reserve a spot for you and your child at the best little toy store on planet earth! 317-873-0200. $3/child.

April 5 - May 22 The Golden Age:

Indiana Literature- The 19th states rich literary heritage at the turn of the century is highlighted in the Indiana Historical Society exhibition, The Golden Age: Indiana Literature, 1880-1920. This exhibition examines some of the many writers who contributed to the states literary golden age, but concentrates on the lives and careers of four individuals who loomed large during this period George Ade, Meredith Nicholson, Booth Tarkington and James Whitcomb Riley. Exhibition open Tuesday through Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM, Saturdays: 11 AM - 3 PM. SullivanMunce Cultural Center, located at 225 West Hawthorne Street, Zionsville. Admission is FREE. For more information, contact Melissa Fanning at 317-873-4900 or [email protected].

April 5 - April 27Paintings by Zionsville Artist Joyce

K. Jensen: Joyce K. Jensens award-winning watercolors, known for their detailed realism and the brilliance of their colors, are on display! Joyce

explains, I achieve depth of color through layering and glazing, often applying a dozen glazes to a single item. This also contributes to the dimensionality of my work. While known for her watercolors, she also works occasionally in oil and acrylic. Exhibition open Monday through Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM, Saturdays 11 AM - 3 PM. SullivanMunce Cultural Center, located at 225 West Hawthorne Street, Zionsville. Admission is FREE. For more information, contact Melissa Fanning at 317-873-4900 or [email protected].

April 5, 12, 26Live Fridays: Live Music Fridays features Pat

Brearton. Do you want to hear a Weissenbornits a great sounding instrument. On April 12, you will get a chance to enjoy our featured artist Sukie Conley Folksinger songwriter/Celtic sounds. On April, 26, we are featuring Less is More. The duo returns for sing-along songsaudience participation highly encouraged! Stop by for FREE wine tastings, good food and great music! 6 PM - 8 PM. Hopwood Cellars Winery on 12 E Cedar Street. For more information, go to www.hopwoodcellars.com.

April 11Faces of Fashion Soiree: An exclusive

couture fashion show with wine, appetizers and desserts bene tting the American Heart Association hosted at The Sanctuary on Main Street. Valet parking available. 5 PM - 9 PM at The Sanctuary, the Art of N.A. Noel on 75 N Main Street, Zionsville. Tickets are on sale for $25 at A Step Above Bridal. For more information, please contact Antonio at A Step Above Bridal: 317-733-9260

April 142nd annual Kite Day: Hosted by Black Dog

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April 16Rain Garden Wokshop: This workshop will

provide basic information on rain garden use and installation but will focus on long-term care and maintenance to ensure the success of your garden. Myrene Brown will lead this workshop which features a presentation followed by a hands-on eld component at the Town Hall Rain Garden. 1 PM 3 PM. Zionsville Town Hall at 1100 W. Oak St., Zionsville. Admission is FREE. Please register: www.zionnaturecenterfriends.org.

April 18-20Boone County Chamber of

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April 21ZGreenFest: All Ages are invited to celebrate

Earth Day/Arbor Day at our 7th annual ZGreenFest. The Friends of Zion Nature Center and Boone REMC are sponsoring this festival featuring 20 organizations that inspire green living. There will be non-stop musical entertainment, hands-on activities, live animals, and games for all ages to enjoy. 2 - 5 PM. Zion Nature Center at 690 Beech Street, Zionsville. FREE admission. For more information, go to www.zionnaturecenterfriends.org.

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As we walked down the brick-paved streets lined with quaint shops and trees laden with white lights, we couldnt help but be taken in by the charm!Before we knew it, we were soaking in the scents of the air leading us straight to the front doors of the Cobblestone Grill. How apropos! Its so cute!! Picturesque just like the Rockwellian little Main Street! Known for its delicious food, live music, and amazing drink specials, Cobblestone is a hot spot in Zionsville for both a fun Girls Night Out or dinner for two.

We were greeted at the door by the warm and friendly owners, Kent and Liz Ezra. We were immediately taken with the relaxing and intimate interior. The restaurant has a very family-friendly feel in an upscale setting. We loved how, throughout the evening, the owners went from manning the hostess stand to filling water glasses to stopping to chat with their patrons, many of whom were regulars. Wow talk about great service!

We met up with our friends, the Franz family, for an evening of friendship, good food, and IU basketball. There were plenty of TVs throughout the bar, so there wasnt a bad seat

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We found an exceptional selection of 28 craft beers, 4 from locally-owned breweries a true beer lovers paradise! We were especially interested in the Beer Sampler, 4 choices of beer for $5.50. Cheers to that kind of deal! One of our choices was a Bells Brewery Hopslam Ale! Now thats a hoppy ale! Give it a slam!

Next up: martini time! Our favorite libation! We loved the Margatini, a martini with a south-of-the-border flair and a salted rim! SALUD! Then, we moved onto the Sintini. It was a delicious blend of raspberry vodka, peach schnapps, and melon liqueur with a sugared rim. We REALLY think this should be renamed The Great Sintini! The menu tempted us with many specialties, but our taste buds finally decided on the smoked salmon plate and the smoking goose charcuterie board. Now dont attempt to pronounce this dish youll just look foolish. Oh, maybe thats just us! Both appetizers were magnifique!

On most weekends, the Cobblestone Grill provides a romantic setting with live music. Its mostly acoustic bands by some very talented local musicians. They play everything from jazz to folk. The soothing sounds make for a pleasing musical experience. The regulars who were sitting next to us said it isnt so loud that you cant talk with friends. Nice!

You can choose to enjoy your meal in one of the two dining areas. The white tablecloths and candles create an upscale ambiance without being pretentious. We found the guests here to be friendly and welcoming. If you look above your head, youll notice the large fans run off a pulley system. Very cool!

The only regret we have is that we werent here during warmer weather. This place is well known for its Cobblestone Patio and live musical entertainment. The patio is located in a courtyard nestled in the alley next to the restaurant. We took a stroll out there and found it to have a Parisian feel with brick walls, wrought iron gates, and gardens. On Mondays, dogs are welcome on the patio and are provided with treats and water bowls. Any dog owner would love this!

If youre looking for a pleasant getaway for the evening, you should visit this neighborhood gem. The Cobblestone Grill is everything we love about a locally-owned, small-town restaurant and bar. Remember during nice weather to be seated on the patio! This is one place where its at in Zionsville!

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The Cobblestone Grill is a great place to meet up with friends. Girls About Town brought their friends (left to right) Rick Quade, Rachel Quade, Dave

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A Fresh Voice on Capitol Hill



You might say Susan Brooks is on a roll. First, she took on 6 men in a tough primary to succeed Congressman Dan Burton in the 5th district and beat them. Next, she easily won the general election and became the first Republican woman elected to Congress from Indiana in 50 years (along with Jackie Walorski in the 2nd district). Then right after being sworn into office she capped it all off by being chosen by the Speaker of the House to give the Republican response to President Obamas radio address. Not bad for a self-proclaimed political rookie. Since she is new to the scene, we thought it would be good to get to know her off the campaign trail and see how things are going a few months into her term. She graciously invited us into her Carmel home where we met with her and her husband of 27 years, David.

Susan Brooks has been surrounded by politics for decades. She was recruited by then Indianapolis mayor Steve Goldsmith to be deputy mayor. She was appointed by President George W. Bush to be US Attorney for the southern district of Indiana, where she served for 7 years. But she has never run for office or been much into politics herself. Not until she was approached to run for the seat being vacated by Burton and which has been hard fought for many election cycles even before Burton decided not to run again. Its a very Republican district so the primary is viewed as the biggest hurdle to jump. But she says she enjoyed the campaigning despite all the competition, I didnt think I would enjoy it as much as I did, but I did enjoy the campaigning and meeting all the people and traveling the district and getting to know people. And then I thought because Ive always been involved in the governing aspect of the public service I thought, well, I sure hope I like Congress as much as Ive enjoyed the campaign. So what about Congress? She says so far, so good, I am enjoying it, but it is a different level of enjoyment, a different kind of satisfaction. In the Executive Branch you get things done, and its harder to list what you are accomplishing in Congress.

The tough competition in the primary included some well known politicians who have run and even served before. She had some star power help in her campaign including New Jersey Governor Chris Christie who has been a friend of the Congresswomans since their days serving as US Attorneys. Susan believes that voters liked her experience which ranges from higher education, having spent several years at Ivy Tech; to her years as US attorney serving one month after 9/11. She has also been a small business owner and is the mother of two. But perhaps one of her biggest assets was the very fact that she hadnt run for office before, making hers a fresh voice. Her husband, who is also an attorney, puts it very succinctly, When you have the best product and you raise enough money to sell it with a good plan, it works.

Susan & David Brooks Take Empty Nesting to a New Level| Ann Craig-Cinnamon . Photos | John Cinnamon

Susan and David Brooks at their home in Carmel



David Brooks knows a lot about selling political candidates because hes been the politician in the family up to now. He was, himself, elected twice to the Indianapolis City County Council and has been involved in Marion County organizational politics for many years. In fact, at one time, he ran all the city council campaigns in Marion County for the Republican Party after deciding that his plain spoken personality was better suited to being behind the scenes. I tend to be a little less politically correct and a little more frank and I just made the decision that I enjoyed the behind the scenes stuff, organizational politics, running campaigns to some degree. So I didnt aspire to anything after the 80s, he says.

And then along came his wifes campaign of which he is extremely proud. Its been fun. Ive told people that its ironic that the coolest thing in politics that has happened to me after doing it for 30 years and coming home and she not really caring what I was talking about a lot of the time, so now the really pinnacle coolest thing that has happened in my political career is helping her get elected. Its really fun to watch her because shes getting so good at everything. Watching her grow so far and so quickly is really fun and very satisfying, says David.

But her election to Congress has changed their lives dramatically. They are now empty nesters, which Susan says helped her make the decision to run in the first place. Their

daughter Jessica is 22 and graduated from Xavier College in Cincinnati the week that her mom won the primary. She played all four years on a soccer scholarship and graduated with a major in Communications and a minor in Business and is now working at a

financial services company in Philadelphia. Their son, Conner, graduated from North Central and is now a freshman at Montana State where he is able to participate in the outdoor activities that he so enjoys. He was very involved in his mothers campaign; recruiting students, working phone banks and the polls and getting other young people involved.

So with one child in Philadelphia and another in Montana and his wife in Washington, that left David home alone in Carmel with their dog, Scout, an 8 year old yellow lab; except for the fact that even Scout will be leaving home soon. During hunting season, Ill buy a goldfish. Our dog hunts with her (Susans) dad. He goes to northern Indiana and hunts for 3 months. It was not exactly the empty nester scene that I had imagined, David says with a bemused smile.

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frantic pace, take public transportation to work, sleep in their daughters old

bed and have soup on Sunday.



Susan and Davids decision for him not to move to Washington is not unusual since his life and career are here and she says none of the male spouses of Congresswomen have moved to Washington. More and more members of Congress fly home for the weekend as Susan does. Shes usually home Friday through Monday and then one week a month in the district, which David says allows them to see more of each other than if he had moved with her. Part of the reason for more congressional commuters is the high cost of living in the DC area. But I also think the electorate; the people, are very interested in you staying connectedrunning into you at church or the grocery or coffee shop, she says and adds I was at Eagle Creek Coffee Company this morning visiting with Judd Papa who is the new president of the town council there but when I came in I saw a girlfriend from high school and one of my walking partners that I wasnt expecting to see there. About Washington she says you can really get in a bubble there. The pace is so incredibly fast and so you are so focused on what you are doing there and all I have to learn, it is hard to keep up with what is going on here.

David remarks that their unusual schedule is working out okay. It actually allows me 3 or 4 days a week to get organized, to keep track of whats going on in finances and my law practice and business stuff that I do. Then shes back often

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