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Tony Green selected for vacant SW city council seat

By Adam Aasen adam@youarecurrent.com

District, decided in December to resign and move to California for personal reasons. She had three years left on her term, and Green will serve the remainder.

Ten precinct committeemen met Green, 50, and his wife, Peggy, Jan. 7 and selected Tony Green to have three children, ages, 19, 16 and fill Carol Schleif’s 12, and he has lived in Carmel for politics vacant seat on the more than 10 years.

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Green was born in Ohio to two pubGreen said that he didn’t have the lic school teachers, and he went into same name recognition as the other the U.S. Air Force as a pilot. After becandidates who filed, but he said the coming a lawyer, Green worked as a caucus was interested in his indeGreen JAG officer before working as chief of pendence and fiscal conservatism. staff and general counsel to the Indiana Dept.

“One of the big things that people have of Administration for three years under former told me in the Southwest District is a general Gov. Mitch Daniels. concern of the fiscal position, not just curHe’s also served as a state judge advocate rently but looking over time,” he said. “The for the Indiana National Guard and as an high expectations of continued growth is of adjunct professor at IU Law School in Indiaconcern and what happens if growth isn’t napolis. He is the only lawyer serving on the what we anticipate when it comes to bonds Carmel City Council. and obligations.”

Green joked that Carmel Mayor Jim BrainFor the past four years, Green has been ard didn’t know who he was compared to the chief legal and compliance officer for the other candidates. He said at least one candiIndiana Public Retirement System. He’s a date was backed by some city councilors, so graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and people liked that he was independent. an attorney who went to IU Law School in Green said he looks forward to meeting Indianapolis. with the mayor.

Green won on the second ballot, 6-4, de“I have a high respect for Mayor Brainard, feating Dan Dutcher, vice president for Divibut I don’t know him well,” he said. sion III sports at the NCAA. On the first ballot, Green said one of his top issues will be Green received five votes, Dutcher received financial accountability.

4 and Raju Chinthala, a speech language pa“We need to ensure that we have strong thologist who is a frequent attendee of local accountability of the financial records,” he GOP events, received one vote. Ron Houck, a said. “People are concerned that decisions two-time candidate for city council, also filed are being made without the most accurate but didn’t receive any votes. financial records.”

Schleif, who was elected twice to the Carmel City Council to represent the Southwest

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CEF Telethon – The 31st annual Carmel Education Foundation Telethon will take place Jan. 24 to 26.

CEF board members, grant winners and Carmel High School National Honor Society members will call parents and past donors to request a donation to CEF. Learn more at www1.ccs.k12.in.us/foundation/home.

Construction scholarship – The Old Town Design Group of Carmel has established the Orchard Project Scholarship to provide tuition assistance to a Hamilton County student preparing for a career in the construction industry. For the 2017-2018 school year, the Orchard Project will award a $2,500 scholarship.

High school seniors and undergraduates may apply. For more information, call 317-816-3151 or email casey@oldtowndesigngroup.com.

Fatal accident – Hernan J. Posada-Rodriguez, 24, of Fishers was arrested Jan. 8 for operating a vehicle while intoxicated after being involved in an early morning wreck that killed Monica Davila, 44, of Indianapolis. Rodriguez was charged with operating while intoxicated (A-misdemeanor) and operating while intoxicated causing death (level 5 felony). Police said he was driving eastbound on 96th Street near Knights Bridge Boulevard when his vehicle slammed into a 2004 Saturn driven by Davila. Police said Davila failed to yield right-of-way and turned left in front of Rodriguez.

Library events – Carmel Clay Public Library Teen Council presents Yule Ball, from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 21.

Enjoy a screening of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Savor a taste of Hogwarts cuisine. For grades 6-12. RSVP through Jan. 18. Visit carmel.lib.in.us. Space is limited.

Census leads to $1.7M more for city

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

Assembly. That is based on advice from city financial advisors.

The number of housing units is now 32,836, A partial special census of select parts of Carmel has resulted in a new city population of up from 30,738 in 2010.

“Obviously, we want to receive every 86,946, an increase population of 7,755 compared dollar that is owed to us, and so this made a lot of sense,” city councilor Jeff to the last census Worrell said. “We’re getting the taxin 2010. payer what’s due to them.”

Since many tax revenues are based The special census took place over on city population, the City of Carmel the summer to capture tax revenues will likely see an additional $1.7 million that would otherwise not be collected over the next five years, which is even Worrell until the next decennial census in after the cost of $388,911 for conduct2020. ing the census. A news release from the city “We work very hard on financial planning speculates that number could go higher deto ensure local taxpayers get the most from pending on any tax increases by the General

their tax dollars, and conducting this special census will pay off for the city,” Mayor Jim Brainard stated in a press release. “Clearly, our efforts to build a great city to live, work and play are paying off by attracting more people to Carmel.”

Because only certain neighborhoods were targeted, the city said in a news release that the actual overall population might be higher than what the special census shows. The city decided to only conduct a partial census to save money. Areas of high growth were targeted, and past Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed the executive order certifying the population increase on Dec. 28. The City of Carmel will begin receiving additional tax revenues this year.

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CHS grad crowned Miss Fort Worth

By Renee Larr • news@currentincarmel.com Carmel High School graduate Adaline Bebo was recently crowned Miss Fort Worth and is now preparing to compete in the Miss Texas pageant, set for June 24 ACHIEVEMENT to July 1.

“There was lots of preparation that went into doing the pageant, (such as) interview preparation, paperwork, workouts, personal training, getting outfits together for interview and evening gown,” Bebo said. “To be able to be crowned Miss Fort Worth was one of the most surprising moments of my life, but also one of the most life-changing and exciting.”

Bebo is a sophomore at Baylor University majoring in neuroscience. Her major played a role in her platform for the competition.

“I lost both of my grandparents in the last two years to neurological diseases. During their illnesses, I learned a lot about the nutritional basis of their treatment,” she said. “My platform is called Food For Thought. I’m advocating for better awareness for nutrition and better diet in an effort to improve brain health.”

Bebo has already started preparations for Miss Texas.

“Interview is one of the most important

Adaline Bebo is crowned Miss Fort Worth.

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sections. Not only is it worth the most, but it’s where you’re able to show exactly who you are and if you’re capable of doing the job of Miss Texas,” Bebo said. “You kind of have to develop your own personal narrative. It’s a compilation of your past, present and future.

In order to prepare for interview you have to develop your own ideas on current events and political issues.”

She’s also attending boot camp-style training to prepare for the swimsuit portion of the event. For the talent portion, she plans to demonstrate baton twirling, which she said she has “been training for my whole life.”

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Council creates audit committee

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com The Carmel City Council has created a five-member committee that will oversee city audits.

The acfinance tion comes after disputes between the council and Clerk-Treasurer Christine Pauley about the handling of a recent city audit in which past Council Pauley President Ron Carter accused Pauley of “sloppy” work.

The council voted 6-0 Jan. 9 to pass an ordinance to form the committee that would have the city council president an automatic member. The clerk-treasurer would be prohibited from serving on the committee, but one full-time city employee will be appointed by the mayor to the committee. The mayor also gets to appoint a resident who is a CPA or has experience in finance, and the city council gets to appoint two residents, both of whom need backgrounds in finance but only one has to be a CPA. Pauley said this would be a great idea if it was a truly independent committee to provide an extra set of eyes. She said she has reservations because longtime city financial consultant Curt Coonrod worked with city attorneys to draft the legislation. She said that presents a conflict of interest because he’s giving advice on how to pick a committee to check his work and approve his contract. The audit committee has the power to recommend outside audit firms to be retained by the city through its Board of Public Works and Safety.

“Why is Curt Coonrod helping draft this legislation?” Pauley asked. “I’ve asked the State

Board of Accounts to look at this ordinance to make sure it complies with their procedures, because at the end of the day it’s my name who signs the documents and I am responsible for what’s done. This ordinance really doesn’t change that.”

Pauley butted heads with Coonrod over a recent audit, and the two disagreed with how the audit should be conducted. Pauley said Coonrod Worrell wasn’t in compliance with the SBOA’s preferred procedures, but Coonrod said his accounting practices are sound and there are often different ways to do something.

Coonrod has given numerous seminars on municipal accounting, and was elected auditor of Marion County in 1986 and served two terms on the Indianapolis City-County Council before going into the private sector.

City Councilor Jeff Worrell said the committee is “another layer of oversight” and that the goal is to help resolve disputes.

“Curt Coonrod wants to do it one way, the clerk-treasurer wants to do it another way, who breaks up the tie?” he said. “An audit committee makes sense to get all of the branches of government to communicate, especially if people don’t get along. I would equate it to a referee.”

Worrell said it doesn’t concern him if Coonrod advised on the legislation.

“A lot of time was spent on this committee,” he said. “We got the legislation we were looking for.”

No member can serve more than two consecutive terms. Any member, except the council president, can be removed at any time by a two thirds vote of the council.

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Police department hiring – The Carmel Police Dept. is now accepting applications for the position of police officer. CPD offers a variety of assignments with the opportunity for advancement.

If interested, visit www.carmel.in.gov/index. aspx?page=236. The online application must be completed by Jan. 31. Any questions or concerns can be addressed to Sgt. Phil Hobson at phobson@carmel.in.gov or 317-571-2526.

Track & Field awards – USA Track & Field Indiana recently held an awards celebration to recognize the Athletes of the Year. Carmel residents honored, are Desmond Duffy, Youth, ages 11-12; Ben Myers, Youth, ages 13-14.

GDP growth ranks high – Financial technology company SmartAsset recently completed a survey of counties across the state to find those experiencing the highest GDP growth. Hamilton County ranked fourth overall, with a first place ranking in the category of Business Growth.

Source SmartAsset.com Young sworn in – Carmel High School graduate and U.S. Sen. Todd Young was recently sworn in as Indiana’s Junior Senator for the 115th Congress.

Following the official swearing in, Young was joined by his family for a ceremonial swearing in with Vice President Biden.

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from moving into greater roles?,” Zehr said of the topics to be discussed. “It’s especially important (to examine) in today’s age where Carmel Interfaith Alliance President Jerry we see women are moving in roles of breakZehr has assembled a panel of women’s ing the glass ceiling.” religious leadfaith ers to examine Zehr said Sasso and her husband, Rabbi Dennis Sas“The Evolving so, were the first rabbinical Role of Women in our Faith couple in Jewish history.

Traditions.”

They have led Congregation The luncheon will be from Beth-El Zedeck since 1977.

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 26 “There is some concepat Carmel Christian Church, Bievenour Sasso tion that scriptures like the 463 E. Main. St. The guests Koran teach about the women being in are Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso a submissive role to men,” Zehr said. from Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, “That’s really not the truth. The Koran Indianapolis; Rev. Lori Bievenour, St. is very affirming of women. The reality Peter’s United Church of Christ, Carhas been it’s more that the culture has mel; and Rima Shahid, Muslim Alliance influenced the women’s role, but the of Indiana executive director.

Koran and the teaching of Jesus and “The mission is to let people know the teaching in the Jewish writings the valuable role women have played Shahid have all been affirming of women.” and do play in all of our faith tradiThe luncheon’s cost is $10. Visitors can tions,” said Zehr, senior pastor of Disciples of pay at the door but the church would like to Christ’s Carmel Christian Church. have reservations by Jan. 22 at the latest. It The guests will make their presentations, is open to the public, but seating is limited to followed by a question-and-answer session approximately 60 attendees. For reservations, and discussion. call 317-846-5033 or email carmelchristian@ “What have been some of the issues or sbcglobal.net. some of the things that have blocked women

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CHS seniors aim to unite MIC

By Eric Kuznar • news@currentincarmel.com

other MIC schools but are addressing a national issue.

“Just turning on the TV and looking at the Two Carmel students are addressing racial news or opening Twitter you see all these issues affecting the nation through the emproblems and this divide bRACE that’s been in peoples’ giving back camminds across our country,” paign said Scott, chief competition and The Moment of Intenofficer for Carmel’s DECA. tional Community.

Chard Reid, Carmel DECA Carmel High School seadvisor and a teacher at niors Jack Segal and Kathryn CHS, said the T-shirts will be Scott came up with the emSegal Scott given out at the games for bRACE campaign in Septemfree, first to students and then to members of ber for their DECA creative marketing project. the public who attend the games.

“The creative marketing project challenged Rick Davenport, owner of USpromotions, us to solve a problem in our community,” said will provide the T-shirts.

Segal, event head for operations research Segal said he and Scott picked orange becategory for Carmel’s DECA. cause no MIC school has On Jan. 20, 500 orange orange as a school color. embRACE T-shirts will be MIC games Jan. 20 Segal and Scott said distributed at each of the • Carmel High School at Pike High School a successful night will four Metropolitan Inter• Center Grove High School at Ben Davis be getting people into scholastic Conference High School the shirts and starting a varsity basketball games • Lawrence Central High School at Warreasonable conversation played that night. Each ren Central High School about the divide. school will receive 250 • North Central High School at Lawrence Learn more about the T-shirts.

North High School embRACE campaign at Segal and Scott said embracecommunity.us. they have not seen a racial divide at CHS or

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CCHS class explores old, new

By Heather Collins • news@currentincarmel.com The Carmel Clay Historical Society has collaborated with The Art Studio of Carmel to portray the history of Carmel, old and art new. CCHS art classes will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 22 and Feb. 12.

Attendees will work on a collaborative multimedia art piece titled “Starry Night Above Carmel (Then and Now).” The artwork explores the old and new history Ehrgott of Carmel and showcases where the city started and where it is today.

The artwork also will pay homage to artists Vincent Van Gogh and Franklin Booth.

Emily Ehrgott, executive director of CCHS, said organizers want to merge the old buildings and history of Carmel with the new renovations that have occurred throughout the city.

“We were hoping to create that connection for people in a piece of artwork,” Ehrgott said.

Participants will work in several different types of media, including paint, colored pencil, rubbings from local bricks and photo collages.

During the classes, participants will create

The collaborative, multimedia artwork titled "A Starry Night Above Carmel (Then and Now)" pays homage to the past and future of Carmel as well as artists Vincent Van Gogh and Franklin Booth.

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artwork that will be added to the collaborative piece as well as a piece to take home.

CCHS wants to display the 3’x5’ canvas at a prominent location in Carmel. Spaces are limited for both classes. All materials are provided.

Classes will be held at The Art Studio of Carmel, 30 N. Range Line Rd. The classes are recommended for adults and children age 5 and up. Registration is $10 and must be paid by cash or check at the beginning of each class. Registration is available via the CCHS website at carmelclayhistory.org/ cchs-art-class.

obituaries Helga Ann Menges Morford, 86, of Carmel died Dec. 26, 2016. She was born Jan. 24, 1930, in Heidelberg, Germany, the daughter of Maria and Wilfred Menges. She married Rudy Geyer, an American soldier, and moved to the U.S. in 1948, eventually becomMorford ing a U.S. citizen. She and Rudy had five children. One of those children, Kathy, died as a small child. Helga had another child after her marriage to Rudy ended. She later married Walter Durham Morford.

Survivors include her children Dave Geyer (Marcee); Heidi Baldwin; Steve Geyer (Peggy); Bill Geyer; and Peter Morford (Beth); 16 grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren; sister, Heide Hendryx and brother, William Menges.

Helga lived in Carmel two separate times for almost 30 years. She worked at the Carmel MCL Cafeteria for most of those years.

A special family memorial service is planned at a later date in South Dakota.

Sergio Guzman Merida, 79, died Jan. 2 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born Sept. 9, 1937, in Robore, Bolivia, to parents Arturo Guzman Fuentes and Modesta Merida Surubi, and later moved to Brazil. He married and then moved to the U.S. in 1978 and Merida continued his work as a master tailor in Indianapolis.

Sergio was the consummate entrepreneur, enjoyed dancing and singing to Julio Iglesias, loved playing/teaching soccer to all ages and spoke three languages.

Throughout his 40-year career, not only did he own two tailor shops in Indianapolis, he also co-owned three restaurants in Carmel.

Sergio is survived by his wife, Roxana Guzman; his children, Robin Guzman (wife, Claudia and daughter, Thatiana), Roseli Valladares (children, Luis, Gabriella and Kevin), Pura Ruth Aguirre Jimenez (children, Fernando and Sergio Andres), Helena Guzman, Jennifer Howell (husband, Chris and children, Tristyn, Lilliana, Jillian and Emmalyn); and his four siblings.

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Love crosses oceans for couple

By Heather Collins • news@currentincarmel.com A Carmel couple is raising funds for their upcoming international adoption while spreading awareness for the many children around the world in need of a loving adoption home.

At 17 years old, Amy Harshman, a local marriage and family therapist, was diagnosed with endometriosis, a disease that affects the tissues of the uterus that can lead to infertility.

For several years, Harshman and her husband, Nate, had an ongoing conversation about starting a family, and how they would do it.

After being married for more than a decade, the Harshman’s began looking into domestic adoption. After waiting in the domestic adoption line for two years, they decided to look into international adoption in July 2016. They discovered international adoption was double the cost of domestic adoption at roughly $50,000 and included a lot more paperwork but had a much shorter wait time.

“With the domestic adoption, there’s hundreds of families waiting and a few children available,” Harshman said. “With international, there’s thousands of kids just waiting for a family.”

Nate and Amy Harshman are waiting to be matched with a child for adoption from China.

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The Harshmans have been approved for adoption in China and are waiting to be matched with a child, which could happen at any time. Harshman said international adoptions from China are for special needs children only.

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Charity game to benefit CYAP

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growth experiences and enhance home and community relationships.

Figge said the annual charity basketball Local middle school teachers and members game will be a fun, all-ages event that proof the Carmel police and fire departments will vides a chance for the middle schoolcompete in a fundraiser charity basketers to cheer for their school and see their teachers compete. The event ball game Jan. also will include concessions and 20 benefiting the Carmel Youth Assisa cheerleading squad comprised of tance Program. middle school staff members.

The four teams will be comprised Proceeds will go directly to CYAP of staff members from Carmel, Creekand assist the organization in getting side and Clay middle schools as well Figge youth involved in mentoring, tutoring as a team of Carmel police officers and activities, including sports, theater, music and firefighters. Each team will compete in a and camp. CYAP will have a booth on site to round robin tournament. allow the community to learn more about the The CYAP was selected to be the beneficiary through the student athletic boards from organization, donate or find out how to become a mentor. the three middle schools.

“We are thrilled that the middle schools chose a local organization to be the benefiCharity basketball game ciary,” said Maggie Figge, early intervention When: 6 p.m. Jan. 20 advocate for CYAP. “The reason I think it is Where: Carmel Middle School, 300 S. Guilford really neat is because it is Carmel kids helping Rd. their peers.”

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ingful with my life,” Stewart said. “When I resigned, my resignation line was selling clothing to wealthy women, and making money Sandy Stewart has stepped down as exfor Bloomingdales is not satisfying enough to ecutive director of PrimeLife Enrichment, but justify the amount of air I breathe on she’s not retiring. primelife the planet.”

She has accepted Stewart said she has seen the role of developPrimeLife grow through the years, ment director and assists the nonincluding a move from Noblesville profit by writing grants. to Carmel in 1997. She said there Sheri Ballard, 54, the newly appointhave been challenges along the ed executive director of PrimeLife, way, including securing funding for said having Stewart on the staff will Stewart growth and a fire that burned down help her as she begins her new role.

PrimeLife’s rented space in 2002.

“I certainty have looked at her over those “The biggest change is the addition of the eight years as a mentor, and I’m glad I am still senior activities program,” Stewart said. able to do that,” Ballard said.

The senior activities program was started Stewart, 70, has worked for the nonprofit in 2003 after PrimeLife’s $2.7 million facility for 24 years, becoming executive director was opened. in 1996. Before working at PrimeLife, StewAmong Ballard’s goals is to increase awareart worked in a long-term care facility and ness about PrimeLife and what it offers to the had a career in retail management for community.

Bloomingdales.

“I felt a need to do something more mean-

Dispatch Dean’s list – The following students from Carmel have achieved academic honors: Dean College dean’s list – Kendra Wilson; Troy University Provost’s list – Brianna Shackelford; IU Kokomo

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Serve Indiana honors Carmel’s Natalia Rekhter for work with Russian School

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com For Russian School of Indiana Executive Director Natalia Rekhter, receiving the Serve Indiana Award for Excellence in Volunteerism was special.

Making it far more special was when cover story she learned the nomination came from her son, Ilya.

“It was a moving moment,” said Rekhter, who was presented the award at a November ceremony. “As a mother and a person who donated so much time to the school, it was unbelievable. I was very pleased.”

Serve Indiana is a state volunteer service Ilya Rekhter agency connecting Hoosier-based organizations to grants and other resources. Ilya, 28, had watched his mother spend countless hours volunteering with the Russian School of Indiana.

“If you take someone like her who is an immigrant, who was not only able to learn a new language and get her master’s from the University of Michigan, and now she’s a professor at St. Mary-of-the-Woods, and she still donates most of her time to those who immigrated,” Ilya said. “She can kind of share her experiences. I thought there is no one more deserving than her.”

Ilya estimated his mother has volunteered 13,000 hours, but he said it is a conservative guess.

“It’s probably more than that, because when people call, you talk to them,” Rekhter said. “It’s really a labor of love. I like helping people. I like seeing the positive results.”

Rekhter, a Carmel resident, moved to the United States in 1991 from Ivanovo, Russia, and to the Indianapolis area in 2003.

She wanted to get involved in the school for her younger son, Misha, now a Carmel High School sophomore.

“I was concerned, in a typical immigrant situation, that the kids are quickly losing their Russian or any other language,” Rekhter said. “I thought it would be nice to be going there. So I joined and saw a growing need for the Russian community to have a more organized school. We moved it to Carmel, expanded it and brought more classes.”

The school moved to University High School in Carmel in the fall of 2009. It previously held classes at the Jewish Community Center in Indianapolis. The classes are held on Sundays.

Natalia Rekhter works with children at the Russian School of Indiana. (Photo by Theresa Skutt)

Natalia Rekhter speaks after receiving the Serve Indiana Award for Excellence at a ceremony in November. (Submitted photo)

“Before JCC, classes were held under a tree,” Rekhter said.

The school has increased from 24 to more than 125 students.

“She decided to take what existed on a smaller level and invest her time into it to help make it what it is today,” said Ilya, a 2006 CHS graduate who serves on the school’s board of directors.

Ilya said he has learned from his mother the example of giving back.

“She always taught me you should always be doing something else, especially within your community,” said Ilya, whose parents left Russia when he was 3 years old. “Even after I started my tech company (DoubleMap), I’ve stayed involved with my community. I’m on the Russian School board and I’m also on the board for TechPoint Foundation for Youth.”

Rekhter started teaching Russian in 2004. She also has taught other classes, including theater. In 2008, she assumed an administrative role as director of marketing and business development. She became executive director in 2014.

“I wanted to do everything I could to help this school thrive and be successful,” Rekhter said. “We opened classes not just for Russians but for Americans with Russian as a foreign language. Plus, we have math and art, not just for the kids, but also for adults.”

The school is open 30 to 35 weekends a year.

“The school is an educational entity, but it’s also a community center,” Rekhter said. “Sometimes parents contact me directly, and I help them whenever I can. It’s somewhere that people can get answers and get hope for a better future. We have families that have questions on how to navigate the school system. I’ve heard stories where the mother says, ‘My kid brings loose papers home and I just throw it away.’ Those loose papers were homework assignments.”

Rekhter said some families don’t have the English experience to help with their children’s college applications or to apply for college scholarships.

Katya Klaus, a Carmel resident, serves as the school principal.

“We created a hiring practice, because we wanted to have real teachers, not just the parents,” Rekhter said.

Because the school needs to pay for building rental and teachers, Rekhter said the school charges for the classes.

In addition, Rekhter organizes the Russian Festival, which was held for the second time in May 2016 at UHS. “We had about 2,000 the first year and nearly 5,000 last year,” Rekhter said. “I’m not sure where it will be this year, because we need a much larger place.”

For more on the Russian School, visit indydeti.com.

MEET NATALIA REKHTER Natalia Rekhter served as assistant professor and director of master of health care administration program for Saint Maryof-the-Woods College in Terre Haute since 2015. She started as an adjunct faculty at Eastern Michigan University. From 2003 to 2008, she was a trustee lecturer at the IUPUI School of Public and Environmental Affairs. She then served as director of the undergraduate health care administration program at Lincoln (Ill.) College. She has earned two Fulbright Scholar Awards, teaching at Russia State University for the Humanities for three weeks in Moscow in 2013 and Southern Federal University for three weeks in 2016. Her husband, Mark, received his postdoctoral training at the University of Michigan and works as a researcher for Eli Lilly.

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Dance fever

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Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Trump misses an opportunity At the recent Golden Globes Awards, cinematic icon Meryl Streep unleashed a torrent of invective goop on President-elect Donald Trump. She had just won the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement and took the occasion to lash out at Trump, renouncing his campaign rhetoric and criticizing him for mocking a disabled reporter during the campaign. Note: No mention of the abduction, beating and semi-scalping of the mentally disabled Chicagoan by thugs. Sigh.

Her dime, her dance floor, we suppose. The really troubling element from that saga was Trump taking to Twitter to fire back with name-calling. Opportunity missed. He should have ignored it. Under the First Amendment she is entitled to her opinion (not that we agree with it or the “safe space” venue in which she chose to exercise it), and, second, silence would have been golden.

Aren’t there more important issues at hand, soon-to-be Mr. President, than yet another Hollywood liberal going off against you?

Let. It. Go. Stop Twitter bombing at every opportunity. We do, though, kind of like your notion to break news via your Twitter account instead of in the liberal, mainstream media; they’ll make it up, anyway. If, truly, it’s a new dawn in America, Trump needs to prove it by being presidential in every single way; well, not in the Clinton way, but we digress. We have no clue what he hoped to accomplish with his 140-character (plus) dance. Every task at hand is far more important than firing back at an entertainment lefty running off at the mouth.

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What we eat Commentary by Terry Anker As kids growing up in late mid-century America, we were taught that “we are what we eat.” Sitting in the back of our thirdgrade classrooms, we giggled that we might become giant walking heads of broccoli or colossal personifications of pork chops. With so many of our supposed new ideas, the refrain did not originate with us but enjoyed a renaissance with the macrobiotic diet craze of the 1960s, as we were reminded that the machines that are our bodies would function better if they were fueled by higher quality consumables. Sure.

Many sources cite the early Christian church for first recording references to the notion that, even as we are called to the Holy Eucharist, we are being reminded of the spiritual connection between nourishment and life. By the early 1800s French politician and early gastronome Jean Anthelme BrillatSavarin deployed his version of the notion in the essay “Concerning Spiritualism and

Materialism.” No doubt, truffles, foie gras and Champagne had come to be religious experiences for some, but the point remained: healthy body, healthy mind.

By the early part of the 20th century, pioneering nutritionist and radio talk show host Victor Hugo Lindlahr admonished us to be mindful of what we consume, lest we become overweight and lack essential vigor. His 1940 book “You Are What You Eat” reflected a cultural shift focusing solely on the secular benefits of a healthy diet. Too bad. Can we deny the connection between what we put into our bodies and how we feel? If not, can we deny the connection between what we put into our bodies and how we think? Yet even as we marvel in our collective corpulence, do we starve our eternal spirits?

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.

Q U O T E O F T HE W EEK Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.

– Henry Ford

Get your mooches up, people! Football is winding down, but competitive dance is just getting started. Woot, humor woot! Yes, it’s true. I’ve reached the point in every dance mom’s life when she actually looks forward to the dressing-room drama, the bedazzled bootie shorts and the cringeworthy cacophony of hundreds of tweenagers yelling, “Ya-ah, Kayla!”

While trapped in a parking garage this morning (literally), I pondered my unbelievable metamorphosis. I’m not particularly girly, nor did I grow up in a world of jazz hands and faux Kardashian lashes. I’d always dreamed of watching my kids from the basketball stands or natatorium seats, or even the freezing soccer sidelines.

Never, at least until four years ago, had I imagined I’d happily be packing Dream Duffels full of sequenced costumes, makeup remover, fishnet tights and bun makers, and heading off to local hotels for 36-48 hours of dance competition (nor that I’d be stuck underground at 7:15 a.m.!).

In truth, my first year of wading through contemporary marshland with my youngest daughter was almost my last. The time, the money, the stupid judges … and all for watching my precious little angel on stage for maybe seven minutes, total. I could barely handle it. But she clearly has a passion for this, and I could easily see that behind the occasional tears and forgotten bling earrings, she was learning how to persevere under pressure (much like me as I analyzed my escape options).

I’ve also learned to squash my sometimes critical but always competitive nature and focus instead on how much fun she is having and the wonderful friendships she is making. And with the right attitude, Netflix and a pair of high-quality ear plugs, the weekends can be rather pleasurable (even when I seriously cannot get out of this stupid garage!).

So get ready for some unbelievable tales of tacky parenting and outrageous toddlers, my friends, for rarely does a dance season disappoint. I promise to deliver the juice, freshly squeezed, as I dive headfirst into the crazy (right after I solve this absurd parking predicament, that is). Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Art of humor

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

From my first day of college in September of 1965 at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., I wanted to meet humor famed humorist Art Buchwald.

His office, on Pennsylvania Avenue, was just down the street from my dorm.

In 1967, I persuaded the editor of the student newspaper, “The Hatchet,” to give me my own weekly humor column. The feature, “Wolf’s Whistle,” ran in almost 100 college newspapers – possibly the first student syndicated humor column in the country.

Headstrong and naive, I figured I could just look up Mr. Buchwald’s home number in the phone book. There it was. When he answered the phone, I nervously filled him in on my own “rich” history of writing humor columns. When I told him I attended classes just a few blocks from his office, he invited me to come over for a short visit.

Two days later, I called Mr. Buchwald’s secretary. “Yes,” she said, “Mr. Buchwald said you’d be calling.” I stammered, “He did?”

I entered his office with a stack of “Hatchets” under my arm. He stole a glance at me and snapped, “Let me see one of those newspapers, kid.” I’d love to report to you that he

burst out laughing. Instead, he just stared at the page, steely eyed. Not even a smile. Only a subtle nod of the head that made me think he saw a glimmer of potential.

He grabbed a pen off his desk and scribbled a few words over my byline. Then he answered a phone call, apologized and walked out the door.

Dejected, I shuffled back to my apartment and opened the newspaper to the page that Mr. Buchwald had read. I stared in delight at these words scrawled on the paper: “Wolfsie, stay out of my racket.” – Art Buchwald I was only 20, but it was the coolest thing that had ever happened to me.

I cut out the message and framed it, along with the photo I had snapped of Mr. Buchwald reading my column. It has been on my desk ever since.

You know, that may still be the coolest thing that has ever happened to me.

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The Current staff was already out of the office for the holidays but a gentleman (I use that term loosely because no gentleman would speak with such disrespect to someone) was there. He did inform me that he was an attorney and that he dealt with snow removal. He informed me that Current had published that information last year and he saw no reason for them to publish it again.

He then proceeded to tell me that I should just go to Dick’s and buy some cleats and to buy a cane. Even though I am a senior citizen and have lived in Carmel since 1965, I am quite healthy and have no need to use a cane when walking.

If that is the way (people treat senior citizens, I now understand why we have so many problems with the younger generation. They have no one to teach them manners and respect.

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By Heather Lusk • news@currentzionsville.com Several years ago, Bill Vernon was trying to raise money for Bop to the Top, a stair climb event benefiting Riley giving back Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, when he had an idea.

“If I’m going to ask for money, then I’m going to have to do something extra,” Vernon said. “Then I think I’ve earned it.”

The Carmel resident promised donors he would carry the equivalent of whatever he collected in quarters as he climbed 36 floors of the OneAmerica Center.

“I was not anticipating the response,” he said.

With $50 of quarters weighing roughly five pounds, he began Bop to the Top with 150 pounds of change, splitting the weight with a friend.

“That was the longest, hardest stair climb,” he said. “But we raised a ton of money.”

Vernon raised the money for a team created by friend Mark Simmonds in memory of his son, who had been a Riley patient.

Over the next two years Vernon ran with his own group, Team Ninja, and hopes that they will raise $14,000 when they climb 500

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Blood drive – Simply Yoga, LLC, will host a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 28. Simply Yoga is at 260 S. First St.

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vertical feet Jan. 21. Team Ninja has become one of the top donors to Bop to the Top, an event managed by Zionsville-based Tuxedo Brothers, and members still carry the weight of all the funds they raise.

Vernon, who was a “Riley kid,” learned the hard way the challenge of carrying and acquiring large amounts of quarters. He and other team members carry the equivalent weight in items like bricks, cinderblocks and sandbags.

Last year, 25 people from his group participated in the climb, with everyone carrying various weights.

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Home sale prices on the rise Commentary by Jim Litten

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Central Indiana’s residential real estate sales stay steady, according to statistics compiled by F.C. Tucker real estate Company. In November, despite having 1,899 fewer homes on the market from which to choose, pended home sales increased 7.6 percent compared to November 2015. The average sales price increased 3 percent year-to-date to $188,072.

Hamilton County’s pended sales increased 2.6 percent in November 2016 compared to November 2015. Prices have also increased by 3.3 percent over last year to an average of $286,374. The number of available homes for sale, however, continues to decline in the region; inventory in Hamilton County slid 7.2 percent in November, a drop of 121 homes available compared to this time last year.

• In Carmel, the average home sale price increased 2.9 percent year-to-date to $358,015.

• Inventory moved at a faster pace in Carmel in November 2016. Overall, homes sold in 73 days – six fewer days than this

time last year.

• Buyers in Carmel had fewer options available to them. Last month, 460 homes were available for sale – 28 fewer homes compared to November 2015.

• Pended home sales have grown in Carmel. In November 2016, 106 homes sold – an increase of 17 homes compared to November 2015.

• Of the pended home sales in Carmel last month, two were priced $1,000,000 to $1,999,999; 20 were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 33 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 25 were priced $200,000 to $299,999 and 26 were priced $100,000 to $199,999.

Inventory will continue to be tight, and buyers will need to continue to be decisive. In this fast-paced market, multiple offers should be expected.

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More retail planned on U.S. 421

By Heather Lusk news@currentincarmel.com Two new tenants are coming to Michigan Road.

Moe’s development Southwest Grill and Sherwin-Williams will be two of the tenants in a new building at the corner of U.S. 421 and Bennett Parkway. The retail building will The Shoppes at Bennett Farm includes a $3 million building that is be on the property in front of the expected to house Moe’s Southwest Grill, Sherwin-Williams and other apartment complex The Domain at tenants. (Submitted photo) Bennett Farms.

Although The Domain lies in Zionsville, the new The developers are looking for “somebody who’s retail building, The Shoppes at Bennett Farm, will be willing to pay the rent, has credit and adds value to entirely in Carmel. our center,” Jordan said.

The $3 million building is being developed by Moe’s Southwest Grill will occupy 2,700 square Carmel-based JDF Development LLC, co-owned and feet. There are currently five Moe’s locations managed by Tim Jordan and Joe Farr. throughout the Indianapolis area.

After some changes to the plan following a SpeSherwin-Williams, which will occupy 4,000 square cial Studies meeting, it will come before the Carmel feet, has locations in the Carmel and Zionsville area.

Plan Commission again Jan. 17. The first proposal “We are finding great demand in Carmel and Ziwas presented to the plan commission on Dec. 20. onsville and felt we needed additional retail outlets The proposed one-story, 9,500-square-foot buildto properly serve this growing market,” said Jeff ing has 2,800 square feet that is not rented, accord- Light, director of real estate for Sherwin-Williams. ing to Farr. That space could be rented to one or Construction for The Shoppes at Bennett Farm is two tenants. planned for the spring by Plainfield company L.D. Huff.

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J.C. Hart to build Penrose on Mass — Carmelbased J.C. Hart Company, Inc., a multi-family residential builder, developer and management company led by John C. Hart, Jr., in partnership with Strongbox Commercial, has purchased the former City of Indianapolis Firefighters Headquarters and Firefighters Credit Union to begin demolition followed by construction of Penrose on Mass, a retail, apartment and parking complex.

OneZone board appointments — Angie Jaynes, Primaria Health, has been named chair of OneZone’s 2017 Board of Directors. Joining Jaynes on the executive committee are: Jeff Welch, chairelect; Michael Drewry, secretary; Courtney Lloyd, treasurer; Jo Biggers, past chair; Matt Frey, atlarge. New board members Michael Harlowe and John Myrland also were named.

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Café Patachou to relocate to bigger space

By Chris Bavender news@currentincarmel.com

Fans of Café Patachou can expect a seamless transition from its current Gray Road location expansion to its new home less than two miles away. The restaurant will relocate to 5790 E. Main St. near the corner of Hazel Dell Parkway, with an opening expected by the end of the month.

The decision to move the popular breakfast and lunch spot into a former Key Bank branch in a strip mall was based on capacity, according to owner Martha Hoover. The new location will offer 2,400 square feet with a larger outdoor space enclosed with greenery.

It will have a seating capacity of 72 people inside and 42 outside.

“We love our existing Carmel neighborhood but have wanted to increase the seating – and specifically the outdoor seating – for a while,” Hoover said. “Our guests love to eat outside,

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and with outdoor heaters we can utilize the space close to three seasons of the year like we do at Petite Chou Bistro in Broad Ripple.”

Hoover said the cafe’s “unwavering commitment to quality, both of ingredients and service quality,” make it a draw for patrons.

“It means a lot to our guests that we give back so significantly to our community through the Patachou Foundation,” she said. “And we take care of our employees with 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, financial training and opportunities for growth.”

With increased space comes the need for additional staff, Hoover said.

A hiring event will be held this month for the East Main Street eatery with information available on Café Patachou’s social media sites.

Café Patachou’s hours at the new location will remain the same: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday - Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends.

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Sara Watkins will appear at the Warehouse Jan. 27. (Submitted photo)

Watkins brings new album to The Warehouse

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Mike “Cheez” Brown, co-owner and co-founder of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Salon, performs with Sublime with Rome. (Submitted photos)

KKBB salon concert planned for Jan. 21

By Heather Collins • news@currentincarmel.com Local salon Kiss Kiss Bang Bang will hold a 10th Anniversary Holiday After Party from 9 p.m. to midnight Jan. 21 at Deluxe at Old National Centre. The music event will be a collaboration of hip-hop and hairdressers.

The concert will feature Jared Watson of The Dirty Heads. Watson will release his highly acclaimed and anticipated new solo project under the name Swordbeach.

The concert also will feature Know-Madik, DJ Indiana Jones, Gabby Love and Melody Hunter.

“It’s going to be a party,” Watson said. “It’s music that I haven’t played, ever.”

According to a press release, KKBB Salon owners have always dreamed of throwing a concert. The salon has deep ties with the music industry and culture. Co-owner and co-founder Mike “Cheez” Brown also is a musician and the band manager for The Dirty Heads and Sublime with Rome and has several connections throughout the Los Angeles music scene.

Brown’s music connections have led to several celebrity clients and business partnerships at KKBB Salon, including The Dirty Heads.

“It’s going to be a heck of night,” Brown said. “Our parties are legendary, but they’re never open to the public.”

Jared Watson of The Dirty Heads will premiere his new solo project, Swordbeach.

The KKBB 10th Anniversary After Party presented by 99.5 WZPL will be hosted by Smiley and Nikki of The Smiley Morning Show.

KKBB Carmel is at 110 W. Main St. KKBB Fishers is at 8395 E. 116th St. #137. Tickets are available at both KKBB salons for $22.50 or at the Old National Centre Box Office for $27.50. Tickets can be ordered via Ticketmaster for $32.50. A portion of the proceeds will go to Susan G. Komen of Central Indiana. For more, follow Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Salon on Facebook or visit kkbbsalon.com.

Sara Watkins has a deep personal connection to her latest album.

“In my previous albums, I’ve done covers and originals,” Watkins said. “This is the first one that I’ve written or coconcert written all the songs. It feels like an album. It’s not a bunch of individual songs. There is absolutely more of me in this project than anything else that I’ve done.”

Watkins, who is touring in support of her third solo album, “Young in All the Wrong Ways,” will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 27 at The Warehouse, 254 1st Ave. SW, Carmel.

“Every time an album comes out, it’s the thing that you identify most with in the moment,” Watkins said. “I don’t identify as much with the album that I did eight years ago. It’s like a photo album. That’s who I was then. I feel like this album absolutely represents who I am now.

Because I wrote or co-wrote all the songs, there is a lot of me in every song.”

However, the Los Angeles-based Watkins stressed it’s not an autobiographical album.

“A lot of times it’s not at all about my romantic relationship, but it could be about my relationship with someone else,” Watkins said. “Or it could be a relationship I have with a former version of myself.”

Watkins, 35, said the album covers a broad scope, stylistically.

“I don’t think it’s schizophrenic at all. It all makes sense,” Watkins said. “There’s not a lot of redundancy on the album. I wasn’t trying to make a rock and roll album, and I wasn’t trying to avoid making a bluegrass album.”

Watkins said her upcoming show should be wide-ranging.

Watkins played the fiddle and was a founding member of Nickel Creek, a progressive bluegrass group, which includes her brother Sean.

The group started when the Watkins siblings were kids in 1989. The group released a new album and had a reunion tour in 2014.

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Big game snacks for the win: Buffalo chicken dip Content and photo courtesy of Family Features The big game is almost here: two teams, a room full of fans and a spread of fan-favorite foods to keep everybody going. Whether everyone’s at your place or you’re heading somewhere else to watch the game, you want to make sure the place is stocked with flavorful snacks that will wow the crowd.

This year, step up your game with clutch recipes loaded with bold flavor and plenty of heat.

One of the most popular party favorites is buffalo chicken dip. It is a must-have because it’s creamy, cheesy and loaded with great-tasting buffalo flavor. Serve it up with fresh-cut celery or bell peppers, baby carrots, crackers and pita bread, and you’ll add some kick to your sporty celebration. Plus, this recipe provides a way to include those traditional football flavors without the mess of hot wings.

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 1 package cream cheese (8 ounces), softened, 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce or Buffalo Wings Sauce, 1/2 cup ranch dressing, 1/2 cup crumbled bleu cheese or other shredded cheese, green onions, chopped (optional) Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. In shallow, 1-quart baking dish, combine all ingredients.

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IRT presents 1967 classic

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we do,” said Greer, an artist-in-residence of 21 years at Geva Theatre in Rochester, N.Y. “They are our hope. The 1967 film hinted of the same In 1967, the Doors were burning up the music charts with “Light My Fire,” a young col- thing. Well, those of us from that generation find ourselves here now 50 years lege graduate performance was asking later. So, how are we doing?”

“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinan older Mrs. ner” follows two sets of parents as Robinson if he were being seduced they learn their children have fallen in the film “The Graduate,’ and the in love with someone of a different new hippie counterculture and sexual race. Played out on a mid-century revolution was being celebrated in modern set, nine cast members come the provocative rock musical “Hair.”

Greer together in a culture-clashing, witty And while “Hair’s” profanity and and thoughtful drama testing the adage: love nude scene caused much comment and conconquers all. troversy for theater-goes, a similarly thought“I’ve always been interested in theater that provoking issue was being tested on moviebecomes a catalyst for conversation,” Greer goers in “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” said. “Theater allows us to sit side-by-side and which dealt with the controversial subject address the issue before us, which, in ‘Guess of interracial marriage.

Who’s Coming to Dinner,’ is the potential interFifty years later, the Indiana Repertory Theracial marriage. We in the audience are asked atre is presenting Todd Kreidler’s adaptation to join the discussion. of William Rose’s screenplay through Feb. 4, “I believe the job of the theater is to comfort and director Skip Greer is asking today’s audithe afflicted and afflict the comfortable. Theater ence if we have made any progress over the is at its best when it does both, and that is last five decades. what has drawn me to this play,” he added.

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‘Tenors’ to play 2 Carmel shows

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com The members of The Texas Tenors had been friends for several years but formed to compete on “America’s Got Talent” concert in 2009.

The trio finished fourth in the competition, and since then have performed nearly 1,200 shows in almost every state.

“We’re all tenors, but we’re as diverse as you can get,” JC Fisher said. “We all have opposite types of voices. John (Hagen) has a big operative voice. Marcus (Collins) has a more pop and Broadway sound, and I’m more in between.”

The Texas Tenors will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 27 and 28 at the Palladium in Carmel. The concerts will be presented by the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and sponsored by Pedcor & Friends. This won’t be the first time for the group to perform in Carmel. The Texas Tenors have previously appeared with the CSO at the Palladium.

“We’re excited to come back and present some new music,” Fisher said. “We have a new ballad called ‘I Don’t Want To Let You Go’ that a lot of the ladies absolutely love.

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Hanson’s daughter, Jennifer. She also wrote ‘Rise,’ which may be the title track of our next album.”

Hagen said it will be a special show honoring veterans.

“It’s not all a patriotic show, but there are quite a few numbers that pay tribute to veterans,” Hagen said. “We’ll be doing our signature ‘God Bless the USA,’ along with some other ones.”

Fisher said there is a Broadway portion of music, including a section from “Les Miserables.”

“People love that, and it always brings the house down,” Fisher said.

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Kelsey retires from Songbook Where’s Amy attended a special retirement party for former Songbook Foundation Vice President Karen Kelsey after the magnificent Songbook Academy All-Star Concert at the Palladium Jan. 7. The gathering included Kelsey’s family, friends, city officials and a slew of The Center for the Performing Arts associates and board members. Pictured Jeff McDermott, Karen Kelsey and Chris Lewis.

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Where’s Amy? Amy Pauszek is a photographer, film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@youarecurrent.com.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Pool house expansion Commentary by Larry Greene

After

Before Background Info: This home in Carmel’s Springmill Streams neighborhood needed updated outdoor living features around the pool. After building a free-standing garage in 2006, the owners realized they needed a structure to provide more shade and an improved outdoor kitchen/ entertaining/TV viewing area.

Before problems: The previous outdoor kitchen was outdated, and the patio was uncovered and received an excessive amount of sunlight at peak times, making it difficult for the family to enjoy their outdoor living spaces. There also was no outdoor TV and limited covered space to sit and relax. The pool deck also needed some maintenance upgrades.

After solutions: The goal for this backyard was a covered space free of direct sunlight, and other diverse spaces to enjoy the various aspects of the owners’ property.

1. The roofline of the existing pool house was extended to create a seamless transition to the covered outdoor living addition. This expansion that extends to the edge of the pool houses a wood-burning corner fireplace, improvements to the outdoor kitchen and an impressive vaulted ceiling with stained wood trim and accent lighting.

2. An additional feature to block sunlight and wind is an integrated, retractable screen between two of the pillars.

3. The entire concrete pool deck was re-designed and replaced with stamped concrete. This allowed for the original sunken fire pit to be raised up to ground level for easier access.

4. A stained cedar pergola with stone pillars and accent lighting was designed at the opposite end of the pool, overlooking the green space and the crystal clear pool simultaneously. This unique space can be enjoyed in moveable chairs, or even suspended in a hammock.

Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling. You may email him at lgreene@caseindy.com. To see more before-and-after pictures of this project, visit caseindy.com/blog.

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301 E. Carmel Dr., Suite E100, Carmel, IN 46032 317.817.0001 | www.pptcarmel.com NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Carmel, Indiana Department Board of Public Works and Safety One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project: 126th Street and Gray Road Roundabout (Project # 16-ENG-16) 136th Street and Gray Road Roundabout (Project # 16-ENG-54) Gray Road Culvert Replacement – Culvert #165 (Project # 16-SW-107) Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the above described “Project” at the office of the Clerk Treasurer, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (City Hall) until 9:45 EST and in the Council Chambers at the same address between the hours of 9:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. EST on or before February 1, 2017 , and commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers of City Hall. No late bids will be accepted.

All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided with the plans and specifications, which will include the non-collusion affidavit as required by the State of Indiana.

The bid envelope must be sealed and have the words “BID – 126th Street and Gray Road Roundabout (Project # 16-ENG-16), 136th Street and Gray Road Roundabout (Project # 16-ENG-54), and Gray Road Culvert Replacement – Culvert #165 (Project # 16-SW-107).

A bid bond or certified check in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid must be submitted with each bid. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will also be required of the successful bidder. It is intended that actual construction of all work divisions shall be started as soon as practicable, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a construction contract, furnish a performance bond, and begin work without delay in the event the award is made to him.

The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: Intersection improvement at 126th Street and Gray Road and 136th Street and Gray Road will consist of replacing a signalized intersection with a roundabout. At 126th Street the proposed roundabout will provide 2 lanes of travel for east-west traffic and a single lane for north-south traffic. A shared-use path will be installed along the west side of Gray Road and along north side of 126th Street. Sidewalk will be replaced wherever necessary. At 136th Street the proposed roundabout will be a 3 legged, single lane roundabout. A shared-use path will be installed along the west side of Gray Road and sidewalk will be replaced wherever necessary.

The existing culvert crossing Gray Road between 146th Street and Wellswood Bend will be replaced with a storm manhole and elliptical reinforced concrete pipe with end section.

Contract Documents for the Project have been assembled into one bound project manual, which together with drawings, may be examined at the following location: City of Carmel Department of Engineering - 1st Floor One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 571-2441 Copies of such drawings and project manuals must be obtained from Reprographix (Reprographix.com).

Payments and costs of Contract Documents are non-refundable.

Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of drawings and Contract Documents and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of drawings and Contract Documents.

This Project will be funded by the City of Carmel.

A pre-bid conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on January 25, 2017 at 10:00am in the Caucus Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall (One Civic Square). All prospective bidders are invited to attend the pre-bid conference. The pre-bid conference is not mandatory.

For special accommodations needed by handicapped individuals planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting, please call or notify the city of Carmel, Engineer’s Office, at (317) 571-2441 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.

No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. The Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than thirty (30) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period. The City of Carmel reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-18-2 Christine S. Pauley, Clerk-Treasurer

Church of St. John in the Wilderness. (Photo by Don Knebel)

India’s church in the Wilderness Commentary by Don Knebel Pilgrims traveling the narrow road to McLeod Ganj, India, the Dalai Lama’s home in exile, sometimes stop to visit a travel church. The peaceful church still exhibits the effects of a long-ago natural disaster.

The town of McLeod Ganj lies almost 7,000 feet above sea level in the Dhauladhar Mountains of northern India, a few miles north of Dharamsala. In the 19th century, McLeod Ganj became a hill station, where British troops in the area could escape the summer heat.

In 1852, an Anglican church was built for the troops amid the cedar trees along the road from Dharamsala to McLeod Ganj. The Gothic church, remembering John the Baptist, became known as the Church of St. John in the Wilderness. The church and its trees were a favorite spot for James Bruce, the eighth Earl of Elgin, who became governor-general and viceroy of India in 1861. When Bruce died in Dharamsala in 1863 at age 52, he was buried, as he had requested, on the church grounds.

His widow erected a stone monument in his memory behind the church and donated magnificent stained glass windows from Belgium, with images of Jesus and John the Baptist, for the church building.

In 1905, the powerful Kangra earthquake destroyed most of Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj, killing 20,000 people. The church survived, without its bell tower and spire. In 1915, Mears and Stainbank, the London foundry that cast the Liberty Bell and Big Ben, created a new bell that was too large to be hung inside.

The bell now rests in a cage on the church grounds. A cemetery nearby contains graves of British soldiers and residents killed in the earthquake.

The Church of St. John in the Wilderness is easy to miss in the haste to get to McLeod Ganj. A visit is worth the short delay.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville. com.

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Mixing batteries — When changing batteries in any electronic device, it is never a good idea to mix old batteries with newer ones, or to mix different brands of batteries. According to Oak Ridge National Laboratory, mixing old and new batteries or different brands of batteries that have different performance levels causes the stronger battery to compensate for the weaker one, leading to overheating or leakage.

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Retrieving letters — It is possible to retrieve a letter you dropped into a public mailbox by mistake.

Go to the post office and file a Sender’s Application for Recall of Mail. Your chances of getting the letter back are best if you can file the request before the mailbox is emptied.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Carmel, Indiana Department Board of Public Works and Safety One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project: #16-ENG-80 – River Road Reconstruction Phase 2 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the above described “Project” at the office of the Clerk Treasurer, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (City Hall) until 9:45 EST and in the Council Chambers at the same address between the hours of 9:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. EST on or before February 1, 2017 , and commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers of City Hall. No late bids will be accepted.

All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided with the plans and specifications, which will include the non-collusion affidavit as required by the State of Indiana.

The bid envelope must be sealed and have the words “BID – #16-ENG-80 River Road Reconstruction Phase 2.”

A bid bond or certified check in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid must be submitted with each bid. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will also be required of the successful bidder. It is intended that actual construction of all work divisions shall be started as soon as practicable, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a construction contract, furnish a performance bond, and begin work without delay in the event the award is made to him.

The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: The converting of approximately 4,576 feet of River Road into a residential parkway from Community Drive to 146th Street, including path, storm sewers, underdrain, and landscaping. A roundabout will be constructed at Cherry Creek Boulevard.

Contract Documents for the Project have been assembled into one bound project manual, which together with drawings, may be examined starting on January 18, 2017 at the following locations: City of Carmel CrossRoad Engineers, PC Department of Engineering - 1st Floor 3417 Sherman Drive One Civic Square Beech Grove, IN 46107 Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 780-1555 (317) 571-2441 Attn: Trent Newport, P.E., L.S. Copies of such drawings and project manuals may be obtained from Reprographix (Reprographix.com) starting on January 18, 2017. Payments and costs of Contract Documents are non-refundable.

Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of drawings and Contract Documents and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of drawings and Contract Documents.

This Project will be funded by the City of Carmel.

A pre-bid conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on January 25, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. local time in the Caucus Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall (One Civic Square). All prospective bidders are invited to attend the pre-bid conference. The pre-bid conference is not mandatory.

For special accommodations needed by handicapped individuals planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting, please call or notify the city of Carmel, Engineer’s Office, at (317) 571-2441 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.

No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. The Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than thirty (30) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period. The City of Carmel reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-18-2 Christine S. Pauley, Clerk-Treasurer

Quiet dishwasher — If you’re looking for a quiet dishwasher, the most expensive ones aren’t necessarily the best.

Consumer Reports rated dishwashers for their 2017 Buying Guide. The higher priced Fagor LFA75IT was one of the loudest and lowest-rated dishwashers they evaluated. Instead, they recommend the less expensive Bosch Ascenta.

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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers will consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year at their regular meeting place at 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN at 6:00 o’clock p.m., on the 6th day of February, 2017.

Fund Name: General Fund (Mayor’s Office) AMOUNT Major Budget Classification: Personal Services $0 Supplies $0 Other Services & Charges $106,500 Township Assistance $0 Debt Service $0 Capital Outlays $0 TOTAL for General Fund: $106,500 Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard.

The additional appropriations as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance (Department). The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriations within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a Certified Copy of the action taken.

Dated January 17, 2017 City of Carmel NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Carmel, Indiana

Department Board of Public Works and Safety One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project: #16-SW-103 – Culvert Replacement Project – 14, 76, Greentree Drive Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the above described “Project” at the office of the Clerk Treasurer, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (City Hall) until 9:45 EST and in the Council Chambers at the same address between the hours of 9:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. EST on or before Wednesday, February 1, 2017, and commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers of City Hall. No late bids will be accepted.

All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided with the plans and specifications, which will include the non-collusion affidavit as required by the State of Indiana.

The bid envelope must be sealed and have the words “BID – #16-SW-103 – CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT – 14, 76, GREENTREE DRIVE” A bid bond or certified check in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid must be submitted with each bid. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will also be required of the successful bidder. It is intended that actual construction of all work divisions shall be started as soon as practicable, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a construction contract, furnish a performance bond, and begin work without delay in the event the award is made to him.

The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: PROJECT DESCRIPTION The removal and replacement of existing small structure Culvert 14 with 46 LFT of 3’x8’ Box Culvert structure with precast headwalls and wingwalls with handrails at approximately 3729 W. 106th St. The removal and replacement of existing small structure Culvert 76 with 105 LFT of 3’x9’ Box Culvert structure with precast headwalls and wingwalls with handrails at approximately 10574 Lakeshore Dr. E. The removal and replacement of existing small structure Greentree Drive Culvert with a 15” diameter RCP and associated storm structures at approximately 9644 Greentree Drive.

Contract Documents for the Project have been assembled into one bound project manual, which together with drawings, may be examined at the following locations: City of Carmel CrossRoad Engineers, P.C. 3417 Sherman Drive Department of Engineering - 1st Floor One Civic Square Beech Grove, IN 46107 Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 780-1555 (317) 571-2441 Attn: Trent Newport Copies of such drawings and project manuals must be obtained from Reprographix (Reprographix.com).

Payments and costs of Contract Documents are non-refundable.

Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of drawings and Contract Documents and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of drawings and Contract Documents.

This Project will be funded by the City of Carmel.

A pre-bid conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Caucus Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall (One Civic Square). All prospective bidders are invited to attend the pre-bid conference. The prebid conference is not mandatory.

For special accommodations needed by handicapped individuals planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting, please call or notify the city of Carmel, Engineer’s Office, at (317) 571-2441 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.

No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. The Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than thirty (30) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period. The City of Carmel reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-18-2 Christine S. Pauley, Clerk-Treasurer

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