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From left to right: Rosario Serra, and her children Marta Spence and Jorge Serra. (Photos by Sophie Pappas)

98-year-old finds strength through sewing for others By Sophie Pappas • sophie@youarecurrent.com

What started out as a little project to keep a Carmel family’s ‘abuelita,’ Spanish for little grandmother, active as she neared her 98th birthday, has quickly become a full-scale operaProfile tion to help little girls in Africa. Rosario Serra, the mother of longtime-Carmel resident Marta Spence, was approached by one of her granddaughters in September about sewing dresses for an organization called Little Dress for Africa, a 501c3 headquartered in Michigan but meeting the needs of little girls and boys across the globe. The founder, Rachel O’Neal, ships homemade dresses sewn in the U.S. to girls aging from 2 to 15 in countries like Sierra Leon and Malawi. “She started sewing and this just took off,” Spence said. “Originally my mother wanted to just sew a few, then she said she wanted to sew 100 dresses.” For Serra’s 98th birthday in November neighbors and friends from around Carmel gifted her with fabrics and materials to help her meet her goal of 100. As of last week, she has made 105. But her sewing schedule has not been simple. Through illness and feeling weary, Rosario has enlisted the help of Spence and most recently her son, Jorge Serra, who was visiting from Argentina for a month. Rosario taught Jorge how to sew even though he said he still can’t do the difficult parts such as sewing the straps of the dresses. “It was important to help her complete the first 100,” Jorge said. Now, the trio has begun sewing little pants for boys in Africa, an idea not originally in their minds. “It is a generalization and not true in every African country of course, but many African girls feel bad about themselves or feel they are a burden,” Spence

Rosario Serra (far right) as a little girl in Spain; the Carmel resident moved to Argentina at age 7.

A pair of little boy pants, Rosario’s second goal.

said. “In some of these countries, if they don’t have enough food in the family, the boys get fed first. The dresses are to show the girls they are important too. But now we think the boys may need clothes as well.” Rosario said she only wants to help those in need. “I’ve done that all my life,” Rosario said. “Those of us who are lucky enough to have all of our needs satisfied, we have the moral responsibility to help others who do not have enough to eat, enough clothing or education.” Rosario refuses to use the flowery materials from the girls’ dresses for the boys’ pants. “My mother doesn’t think boys should wear flowers,” Spence said, laughingly. About Rosario Born in Spain nearly 100 years ago, Rosario immigrated to Argentina with her family when she was a little girl. By age 5 she had learned to sew. She lived in Buenos Aires for many years un-

til Spence, a former Eli Lilly employee, met her American husband and moved to the U.S., with her mother following close behind. Rosario has been a widow for 28 years, and now credits sewing the dresses for African girls for keeping her alive in her 98th year. “I feel well now,” Rosario said. “I feel well since I tackled this project. I feel useful and I feel that I have accomplished my purpose on Earth.” Spence and Rosario’s Carmel neighbor Jean Miller said she was amazed at what the family is doing inside their kitchen next door. “[Rosario] used to sew wedding dresses and designed clothes,” Miller said. “She’s such a skilled seamstress and now she’s doing this amazing thing. It’s really turned into a fantastic sewing experience. I’m not sure she will ever quit.”

Little Dresses for Africa The organization will likely send Rosario’s dresses to Africa on March 15. To help pay for the shipping of these dresses, donations can be made by visiting littledressesforafrica.org.

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When Jim Brainard won his first election for Carmel mayor in 1996, there wasn’t any Facebook or Twitter to send out election campaign messages. Google didn’t even exist back then and Internet users relied on slow dial-up services. But nowadays Brainard is just like most everyone else, posting photos and sending status updates to connect with voters. His opponent in the mayor’s race, city council president Rick Sharp, is just as active, sharing newspaper articles and commenting on issues that voters care about. “I don’t see how you can function in a modern political environment without it,” Sharp said. The back and forth is interesting. When Sharp posted videos and photos of his election announcement speech, Brainard posted later on Facebook his comments on facing an opponent. Social media isn’t a fad. It’s the new way to communicate, but how important is it in an election? How should local politicians – who are often running their own campaigns on a small budget – utilize this tool? TIP No. 1: Establish a presence. As candidates begin to file their paperwork and develop a campaign strategy, many decide it’s time to start using Facebook and Twitter to connect with voters. Kiel Kinnaman, owner of CarmelChatter.com,

said he’s noticed some local candidates who outlooks and beliefs as you do, but they are a never used Facebook before are now suddenly small subset of the general population, and may posting constantly. not be voters at all. Social media is but one tool “Some only use social media during election in the candidate’s toolbox.” time which isn’t going to help them because it TIP No. 3: Don’t just talk, get people takes more than four months to really build a involved following,” he said. Liking someone’s status updates is great, but Todd Muffley, CEO and founder of Fat Atom the next step for candidates is to turn these Marketing in Carmel, said it’s important to make online fans into voters and volunteers. More than a commitment to social media instead of just just sharing a status update, it can be a chalposting sporadically. lenge to encourage new people to share their “No one follows a twitter account that isn’t time or money. consistently tweeting, and there is no use for a Bruce Kimball, who is running the central Facebook page without regular posts,” he said. council district against incumbent Eric Seiden“If you don’t have time, hire someone else to run sticker, said he’s found most of his volunteers it, but an online presence can only thrive with through social media. Kimball regularly posts constant attention.” photos and articles about what he loves about TIP No. 2: Don’t trust the sample size Carmel and he said it’s helped him connect with Facebook and Twitter can be great tools for people who share his viewpoints. engaging with voters and finding out what they “I’m sort of ‘moderating’ with social media but think about issues, but it’s not a scienthe emphasis is connecting one-on-one tific poll. with particular voters,” he said. City Councilor Sue Finkam has manSharp said he’s spent money promotaged company’s social media campaigns ing his “Rick Sharp for Carmel” page through her professional career in with ads. As a result, he said he’s conmarketing. She said it’s great to interact nected to people who have helped him with people, but there may be many raise nearly $100,000 in 2014 already. Of people with different opinions who don’t course, Sharp said Facebook is usually Finkam use social media. just an introduction or a reminder. He “I will say that social media could be a trap for said you still have to get out and shake people’s a candidate,” she said. “Most friends and followhands. ers interact with you because they have similar For more, visit currentincarmel.com.

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Dispatches Correction – In an article about Home Artisans printed on Jan. 6 the website listed for the Home Artisans of Indiana should have been printed as www.thehomeartisansofindiana.com. Auditions for “Spamalot” – Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre is holding auditions for its production of” Spamalot”, opening Apr. 24. Auditions will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 and 10. Both men and women who can sing and dance are needed for a variety of roles including: King Arthur, Lady of the Lake, several knights, Patsy and ensemble cast. Participants are asked to prepare 16 bars of a song and may be asked to sing from the show. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. For more information, visit civictheatre.org. Fashion Week honors – New York Fashion Week, one of the world’s biggest fashion events is happening soon and the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University has chosen 14 students to debut their thesis collections. Carmel native Erin Milosevich was one of those selected to show her collection. Clerk Treasurer selected – Diana Cordray, Carmel Clerk Treasurer has been appointed to the National League of Cities 2015 Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Policy and Advocacy Committee. As a member of the committee, Cordray will play a role in shaping NLC’s policy positions and advocate on behalf of the Cordray nations’ cities and towns before Congress, with the administration and at home.

Dave Dugan appearances – Comedian Dave Dugan has some upcoming local appearances. Dugan is a regular on the Bob and Tom Show and has made appearances on the Arsenio Hall Show, HBO and Comedy Central. He will perform his newest show, Cabin Fever Comedy, with Rick Garrett. Show times are 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at 10 W. Church St., Fortville and 9:45 p.m. Feb. 7 at 620 S. Main St., Zionsville. For more information, visit www.duganspeak.com. Chamber events – The Carmel Chamber has several upcoming events. Arrows Young Professionals Lunch and Learn will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at Eddie Merlot’s, 3645 E. 96th St. Topic is Tips & Tricks for iPhones and iPads. Cost is $25 for members; $30 for non-members. All-county network breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Feb. 5 at The Bridgewater Club, 3535 E. 161st St. The monthly luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Ritz Charles. Reservations are required for all these events and can be made at www.carmelchamber.com or 846-1049. New executive director – Mindy Kantz has been named executive director of Hoosier Village Retirement Community. She succeeds Sally Keenan, who served as executive director for 25 years. Keenan joined Hoosier Village in 1990 and has overseen many changes including the construction of a three-story building with 100 modern apartments and two restaurants and a wellness center with indoor pool, fitness center and spa. Kantz has been at Hoosier Village 15 years. She started as a registered nurse supervising the rehabilitation unit. In 2010 she earned a Health Care Administrators License and was appointed as an administrator.

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Worrell to run for city council By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

and that body was on the brink of insolvency. Mr. Worrell is quoted as saying, and I’m paraphrasing, that if he had a choice he would do it all Jeff Worrell has been well known throughout again. Now he wants to be a member Carmel for many years. of the fiscal body, which controls even He’s been a leader election of CarmelFest for the more money than the CRC.” In 2012, Worrell was a member when past two decades. He’s the CRC came to the city to ask for served on the Carmel Redevelopment help in refinancing nearly $200 million Commission for about nine years. He’s in debt. Some called it a “bailout” while been president of the Carmel Chamber others like Worrell say it was a planned of Commerce. He has a weekly column Worrell refinance that saved money. in the Current in Carmel and he’s hosted “The refinance was always planned because a local show called “The Arts Scene.” the interest rates were falling,” he said. “A lot of Now Worrell is using his name recognition to the opinions that were shared publicly were mistake on City Councilor Luci Snyder in the upcomleading and damaging to our reputation. It was ing election. the smartest decision we could make. I never “I respect her as a city councilor, but I would saw any proof that we were insolvent. We had approach some things differently,” Worrell said. several levers we could pull and none of them “I would offer different behaviors in how I would involved insolvency.” act as a city councilor.” It’s Worrell’s first time running for office and Worrell is the president of Advantage Medical unlike other lesser-known candidates, he’s used Rehab Equipment, a company he started in 1990. to being under scrutiny. As a member of the CRC, His campaign manager is JoDee Curtis and his Worrell was criticized for voting to use funds treasurer is Tom McHaffie. His campaign web to pay for outdoor dining in the Carmel Arts & site is www.Jeff4Carmel.com. Design District because Worrell owns property It should be an interesting race that pits two very different views of Carmel’s financial outlook. in the area, including the building for Mudbugs Cajun Cafe. He said he was transparent during Snyder, who is often critical of Carmel Mayor Jim the entire process and even went to the ethics Brainard’s spending, said she said voters should board and no members found any problems. take a look at the history of the CRC. “It was fully vetted and it was found that the “This office is a member of the fiscal body,” whole street benefitted,” he said. Snyder said. “Mr. Worrell is a member of the CRC

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Piano players debut in June Commentary by Jeff Worrell This summer, the Palladium will fill with the notes of Chopin’s Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Rachmaninov’s Sonata No. 1 neighbors and even Beethoven’s Hammerklavier. Young fingers capable of musical magic will float atop black and white keys displaying their results from months of practice. But more than their desire to create beautiful, classical music on a piano, is their drive to win. For most of the 150 young competitors hailing from three continents and eight states, the opportunity to perform in a facility such as the Palladium is a once in a lifetime dream. But that break will only come to the best of the best. The second annual Carmel Debut International Piano Competition takes place June 29 through July 2 for ages 5 to 19. Prelims take place in the Tarkington Theater with those who are good enough, advancing to the Palladium for the finals in front of a live audience. Local piano teacher Irina Gorin emigrated from Ukraine in 1993 and has long imagined a competition right here in her new hometown. She wanted a competition for her students that met her high standards and challenged her pupils to extend themselves. She said, “Our first competition last year was highly praised and very well received. All performances were in the Tarkington and moving to

the Palladium is a big step for us.” Moving to the Palladium means higher expenses and the committee is now in full planning mode. They are seeking sponsors, volunteers and donations to ensure the second edition of the event exceeds the success of the first. Kumiko Brunson, a member of the committee and the person in charge of fundraising said, “The committee members are immigrant women who built successful businesses and wish to leave a legacy of cultural awareness.” She also said, “We are actively searching for sponsors who agree with this goal.” Tatyana Komarova, executive director of the International Talent Academy is providing organizational support for the competition. She is well known in local arts circles and her school is critical to arts skills training for Carmel’s children. Even Mayor Jim Brainard is praising the women’s efforts by saying, “The decision to base this artistic initiative in our city is a welcome addition, further enhancing our mission to make Carmel a Midwest destination for cultural arts.” To learn more about the event or to get involved as a sponsor, visit www.carmeldebut.org. Jeff Worrell is a member of the Carmel Redevlopment Commission.He recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at jworrell@ advantagemedical.com

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Plan Commission recommends rezoning house on Main Street By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

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Dispatches Kindergarten registration – Carmel Clay Schools’ kindergarten registration for the 2015-16 school year is now open. The online registration form can be accessed at https://forms.ccs. k12.in.us/ParentPortal/pages/login.aspx. Parents/guardians will need an official birth certificate (not a hospital record) and proof of residency. More information on kindergarten registration can be found online. Parents/guardians are encouraged to have students enrolled by March 13.

College news – Several Carmel residents have recently received recognition at college. They include: Elizabeth Peterson, University of Evansville – graduated; Rebecca Nisenbaum, Denison University – selected to study in Greece for spring semester; Myron Fisher, Southwestern College – dean’s honor roll; Yoo Kyung Lee, Lake Forest Academy – Head of School list fall semester; Kelsey Johnson and Jenna Turner, Baldwin Wallace University – dean’s list.

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He said there were 300 to 500 people in attendance at the showing. He presented a call to action message to legislators saying the followCarmel Clay Schools’ Jan. 26 school board ing: “We want to be apart of the solution for takmeeting led with a program called the “Spotlight ing care of public schools long-term…We on Excellence” featuring recap Carmel High School swimcan make a difference not only at CCS but statewide.” mer, Amy Bilquist. Bilquist Following “Spotlight on Excellence,” moved to Carmel from Arizona last year written policies were reviewed and and brought with her talent and dedicapresented from the board as well as an tion that made an already great swim open floor for discussion concerning the team even greater, according to Supt. policy changes being made at CCS. Dr. Nicholas Wahl. Bilquist To end the meeting, Wahl gave a straShe recently represented the U.S. in tegic planning update for CCS. He conDoha, Qatar winning two silvers and a ducted goal setting meetings last year, gold medal for team U.S.A. She also is created a mission statement and has now an American world record holder. been taking steps forward to creating “She is passionate and works hard a strategic plan along with a third party and does a great job in school,” said consultant. He noted that managing the girls swim team coach, Chris Plum. “We ever-changing needs of the student delook to her to lead the way as the girls Wahl mographic is an important aspect of this try to win their 29th school championplanning. A guest from the third-party consultant ship next week.” (For more on Bilquist, read Curgroup spoke on redistricting and supported the rent’s cover story on page (INSERT PAGE).) need with data and extensive analyzing. Wahl added another “Spotlight of Excellence” Wahl asked for the public to present general award when he spoke about a public education questions to him concerning the strategic planevent featuring the “Rise Above the Mark” docuning before action is taken at next month’s mentary. The schools hosted a public viewing of school board meeting, which will be at 7 p.m. the film last month. Feb. 23. Wahl said, “It was a night that shined the light To read more about the strategic planning of on public education. It was a joint effort to show Carmel Clay Schools, visit currentincarmel.com. what we can do and how we can be effective displaying public schools to our community.”

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CMS 8th-grader hopes to grow rugby in Carmel By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com A simple question by a fellow student in fourth grade led Will O’Connor to a pleasant discovery. “He basically said are you diversion fast,” Will said. “I said yeah and he said come play rugby. I explored it and it looked fun so I joined. Ever since I’ve had the time of my life playing it.” Will, a Carmel Middle School eighth-grader, played on Indiana Select seventh- and eighthgrade team which won the Challenge Cup All-Star Tournament in Pittsburgh, Pa., in June. “What is attractive to me about it is everybody fits in,” Will said. “Everybody has a place, no matter what body type you are, whether you are tall or lean like me or short and fat. Everybody gets to touch the ball. It’s fun for everybody.” Will is set to play Carmel Dads’ Club rugby again this spring. The league goes from third grade through eighth grade for boys and girls. Jeff O’Connor, Will’s father, is the assistant commissioner. O’Connor’s younger son Collin, a Carmel Middle School sixth-grader, plays on the fifth- and sixth-grade rugby team. “In the lower level, it’s co-ed teams,” O’Connor said. It is touch rugby for third- and fourth-grade teams and tackle for fifth- and sixth-grade teams. The seventh- and eighthgrade tackle teams are separate for boys and girls. All the teams are travel teams, playing teams

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such as Broad Ripple, Hamilton Southeastern, Brownsburg, Westfield and Noblesville. Although it is not an Indiana High School Athletic Association sport, Carmel High School has boys and girls club teams. The club teams are part of Rugby Indiana. Carmel senior Peyton Barr, an all-state player in 2014, signed to play with Eastern Illinois women’s rugby next season.

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Will was selected for an Indiana tournament in Elkhart along with Alex Douglas, whose father Bruce is the CDC Rugby Commissioner. From there Will was selected by Rugby Indiana to play for that Indiana Select team that went to the Challenge Cup. Indiana beat Virginia in the championship in June. “We literally won in the last second,” Will said. “We scored as time expired to win the game.” The call-out meeting for players from grades 3-8 is at the high school cafeteria on Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m. for anyone interested in finding out more about rugby. Additional contact can be made by emailing Douglas at Bruce@aretesw. com. Practice will likely begin shortly after the callout meeting with games beginning in March/April and extending through May. “The surrounding teams like Broad Ripple and Hamilton Southeastern are ahead of us in the number of players and development,” Will said. “I know Carmel doesn’t like to come in second in anything. We like to finish first. If we are going to do that, we are going to need help. I’m going to challenge who might be mildly interested or might have played football to come out and try it. I think they’ll find it’s an amazing sport.” O’Connor said most league teams have more players and support. “We’re trying to get a buzz about it so we get some better players and compete with these other programs,” he said.

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minutes with Sheri Moran By David Nance How long have you lived in Carmel? “We’ve only lived in Carmel for a year-and-a-half.” What do you like about living in Carmel? “I love the small town feel of the community, and it’s great being close to the Monon Trail. I love my neighborhood in particular, and the many great opportunities that are so close by.” Where do you work? “I’ve been homeschooling my four kids from the very beginning. My son will be a high school freshman next year.” What is your favorite place to eat around Carmel?

IThat’s a hard choice, but we really love Mudbugs Cajun Café.” Do you have a favorite place for dessert? Moran “We just discovered Jack’s Donuts. We’ve only been there once, but we were really impressed.” Do you have a favorite book? “I love so many, I don’t know if I could choose just one! Lately, though, I’ve been reading some Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte novels. I’ve really enjoyed reading them, and I love the style of writing.” Five Minutes With is a recurring feature of Current in Carmel. If you or someone you know would like to be featured, please e-mail david@youarecurrent.com.

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In December, the Carmel City Council shot down a proposal to use the city’s rainy day fund to pay for repairs to the government reflecting pond. Councilors said since the Carmel Redevelopment Commission owns the damaged pool, located across the street from The Palladium, then it should be the CRC’s responsibility to pay to fix the cracks in the concrete. Earlier this month, the CRC approved a contract of $460,500 with the Smock Fansler Corporation to make the repairs. This represents less money than was previously proposed. Under the city council’s proposal, more than $600,000 would be transferred to the Carmel Street Department, which would then have to enter a bid process to select a contractor. The CRC already went through the bid process in 2013, although the funds were not available at this time. Now the CRC wants to use one of its old bids, assuming that Smock Fansler maintains its price. The CRC commissioned the 84,300-square-foot pool more than a decade ago using some money from a $1 million federal grant. The contract with Smock Fansler will now go before the city council at their next meeting. CRC Director Corrie Meyer said the contract will be paid for through $1 million in the CRC’s

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Finance group argues over when to post agendas By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

remarks on – are already posted 10 days before City Council meetings even if the agenda hasn’t been released. City Councilor Sue Finkam has proposed “I've never had an issue where I didn't have amending the city’s rules to mandate that enough time,” Seidensticker said. “If we have an Carmel City Council agendas would have to be open council, then we all should be talkreleased earlier to government the public. ing about this stuff before it makes it to the agenda.” She said that Seidensticker said new agenda items posting an agenda on Thursday mornare rarely voted on immediately and so ing before a Monday doesn’t give the the general public still has time to give general public enough time to change their input to councilors. He pointed out their schedules if they want to speak on that nearly every nearby community has an issue. Finkam a similar timetable for releasing agendas But others on the City Council disto the public. agree, saying there’s already plenty of time. Finkam, a sponsor of the proposed change, The council’s finance committee voted unanimously earlier this month to send the bill back to said she disagrees with her colleagues and she hopes they would see the benefit of extra time the full council with a negative recommendation. for the public. Councilors Luci Snyder, Carol Schleif and Eric “The point of this ordinance is to provide more Seidensticker shared the same sentiments but transparency for the public,” she said. “It’s an Finkam was absent from the meeting. easy fix.” The Clerk-Treasurer’s Office told the comMo Merhoff, president of the Carmel Chamber mittee that it would be difficult to release the of Commerce, previously sent out a release in agenda earlier and would create extra work for support of the proposed change. She said more the office. In addition, public hearings – which time would be beneficial for busy business deal with issues such as new construction leaders. that concerned citizens often give researched

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“That first year we had 25 seniors in just a handful of businesses,” Meguschar said. “The district recognized the potential for internships to get real world experience for our kids. So they allowed us to get a full-time internship coordination.” Under Wiersema’s guidance, the high school placed about 175 seniors into 41 partnering businesses the past fall. “We have interns at Riverview (Health) and St.Vincent’s, Gaylor Electric, Helmer Scientific,” Meguschar said. “To echo what Gov. Pence was talking about, a lot of work we have been doing recently is in the area of technical education and that’s because mingling with our business partners, we saw there was a need to really grow some of those programs.” One of the first partnerships launched was with Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana, where some students go a couple of times a week to be taught construction-related skills, Meguschar said. Meguschar said the school is also placing students in SMC Corporation, which manufactures pneumatics and is headquartered in Noblesville. NHS also is partnering with Hare Chevrolet and Lincoln Tech to develop a two-year program to develop technicians, diesel technology and collision repair. “We are looking for opportunities for our kids where they exist and where they don’t exist, we look for partners to help us build them,” Meguschar said.

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Table tennis takes off at MCC

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David Stout took one look at the Monon Community Center and had a realization. “When the Monon was first Diversion being built, my mother lived across the street and I said this would be a great place for a table tennis club,” Stout said. Eventually Stout, a ranked player and certified coach, approached MCC officials with the idea. The MCC Table Tennis Club, which started in 2009, keeps growing each year. The club meets year-round on Tuesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Gym C. Stout said he expects 40 to 50 participants, from junior to senior players, to compete in the Monon Community Center Table Tennis Open on Feb. 21. The 2-star tournament, which offers prize money, will be held from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stout and his son James, 14, both plan to play in the tournament. James, a Creekside Middle School eighth-grader, is a top juniors competitor. “That’s the great thing about the sport, anybody can play,” Stout said. “Men and women can compete against each other because we have rated events. It’s just a good sport that people can play all their lives.”

Stout, 54, is a two-time state doubles champion and a men’s singles semifinalist two years ago. Carmel resident Robert Luo, the reigning state singles champion, is a club member. “Luo and I won the state doubles title about three years ago,” said Stout. The club started out with six tables. “The first year we kind of struggled,” Stout said. “Some days there would be 10 to 12 people and then other times we would only have five or six people.” After a year, the momentum eventually started to build. The club grew to nine tables and is now at 12 tables. Stout said 35 to 40 people showed up for a recent Saturday session. “We typically average between 20 and 30 players,” Stout said. “We have players from beginner level up to my level of advanced players.” Stout played table tennis for Anderson (S.C.) University “It was just like any other (college) team,” Stout said. “We practice for two-and-a-half hours every day and traveled to tournaments every month. They had partial scholarships for table tennis.” To register for the USA Table Tennissanctioned MCC Table Tennis Open, call 8433861 or visit carmelclayparks.com/ccpr-event/ mcc-springopen.

Monon playground slated for fall By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com The Monon Community Center area will add another dimension with the Central Park West Commons playground area this fall. parks The playground will be located off the College Avenue entrance on the road that leads to the MCC. Mark Westermeier, director for Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, said the construction will probably start in the spring. “Ideally it will be open toward the fall of the year,” Westermeier said. “The playground equipment was ordered last year and should be (delivered) in March. We’ll have it in storage until the rest of the area is built out and it is ready for it.” The playground will be between the bridge and lagoon area, Westermeier said. There are walking trails to the MCC. “It will have the capacity for a couple of hundred children,” Westermeier said. The community green will include a large

multi-use meadow, shelter and pavilion for picnicking and other large events. There will spray ground for youngsters. There will be a central lagoon, which will be available for educational and recreational programming, including summer fishing, canoe/ kayak and environmental camps. Among the other amenities are a green parking lot, sculpted landforms, kinetic eco art, additional lighting and public restrooms. In addition, Westermeier said the Central Park Bark Park will be completed in the spring and likely open in mid-summer. The entrance for the dog park will be on 116th Street, on the north side of Central Park. The Bark Park will be approximately two acres and enclosed by a four-foot high fence. There will be parking and restrooms available. “Most of the work is done but it got cold and they didn’t finish getting all the grass installed on it,” Westermeier said.

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Carmel businessman now highest ranking Marine in state By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Scott Willis was working on his civil engineering degree from Purdue when he sensed a calling. “About halfway through my time at PurAchievement due, Desert Storm happened,” Willis said of the first Iraq War. “I have a family with military service, especially on the Marine Corps side, that drew me into signing up for the Marines after I graduated from Purdue in 1992. I went to officer candidate school and got commissioned as a lieutenant in the Marine Corps.” Willis enjoyed his four years of active duty, but said he realized it wasn’t a lifestyle he wanted long-term. However, the Westfield resident stayed in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. Last month Willis, 45, was promoted from Lieutenant Colonel to the rank of Colonel. “It’s the pinnacle of my career because there is only one other promotion I can get and that’s General,” Willis said, adding that there are no generals residing in the state making him the highest ranking officer in Indiana. However, Willis said he would not be able to contribute the active duty time he needs to get that promotion with owning his own business, an executive search firm in Carmel called Arnett Management Solutions. Willis said he recruits specifically in pharmaceutical and biotech management. Willis started out in the manufacturing world with jobs with Corning Inc., and General Motors. Sgt. Major John Hampton, who met Willis in the early 2000s and then was deployed with Willis to Iraq in 2005, was pleased with Willis’ promotion. “He’s a fantastic Marine officer,” Hampton said. “Having known him since he was a captain, it’s nice to see him reach that level.

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There are over 42,000 Marines in the Marine Corps Reserves and only 319 reached the rank he has achieved. It was quite an achievement.” After leaving Corning in State College, Pa., Willis moved back to

Indiana to work for General Motors in 1999. He lived in Fishers for a few years and met his wife Stacey. They got married and moved to Noblesville for three years before moving to Westfield in January 2005. During Willis’ 22 years in the Marines, he has served a variety of roles, including time in artillery, tanks and as the commanding officer at Grissom Air Force Base. “I slowly climbed the ladder to where I am now,” he said. Willis was deployed to Iraq in June of 2005 and returned home in May 2006. He was stationed at a small outpost called Al Qaim, a train station on the Syrian border. “I ran a combat logistics detachment on the border,” Willis said. “We basically were tasked with cutting off the supply of material, weapons, insurgents and terrorists crossing the border from Syria into Iraq.” Willis said his unit also ran polling station for their constitutional referendum and national election. Willis is now with the Marine Forces Northern Command unit, part of a program called Defense Support Civil Authorities. “We’re the link between emergency management link between the state and federal government,” Willis said. Willis is in Region V, which includes several Midwestern states. The program also provides support for events such as the Super Bowl in Indianapolis. “Any kind of major event that happens in the Midwest, we are usually involved in some kind of contingency plan,” Willis said. “We got deployed for Hurricane Sandy. We have to be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice.” Willis and his wife, Stacey, have two daughters, Sophia, 11, Brenna, 10; and son, Graden, 6. “I love being a Marine and I’m very proud of being a Marine,” Willis said. “Twenty-two years in, it’s who I am as a person.”

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Carmel senior’s blazing path may lead to Olympics By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com The last 18 months have been a wild wave for Amy Bilquist. When Bilquist moved with her family from Goodyear, Ariz., in the summer of 2013 she knew little about Carmel cover story Swim Club and still considered herself a volleyball player and a swimmer. Fast forward to now and the Carmel High School senior is being touted as possibly the school’s first Olympic swimmer. “It’s so crazy to me that people are using my name and Olympian in the same sentence,” said Bilquist, who will swim for the University of California next season. “But it’s so flattering and I’m so honored that people see me in that light. I wanted to do the best thing for my team and myself. Hopefully I’ll become an Olympian, that’s one of my goals. I’m going to try to push anyway I can achieve it. It doesn’t scare me people are saying that. It gets me motivated to come to practice and do what I love.” Bilquist and her Carmel girls swimming teammates are aiming for the team’s 29th consecutive state championship. Bilquist won the 50- and 100-yard freestyle, setting a state record in the 100 in 48.93 seconds, and was on two winning relay teams in last year’s state meet. Not long after that, Carmel swimming coach Chris Plumb noticed a big leap in her ability and she’s kept progressing. “She’s way ahead of where she was a year ago,” Plumb said. “She’s swimming faster and much stronger. She’s much more prepared to handle the big stage. She proved that over and over again.” Bilquist won two silver medals and one gold on relays at the World Championships in Doha, Qatar in early December. Bilquist was on the second-place 200 freestyle relay team in the final. She earned her other medals by competing in the prelims in mixed 200 free relay (gold) and 400 women’s relay (silver). Bilquist had previously won five medals, including four golds, at the Pan Pacific meet in Hawaii in August. Plumb said he is not shying away from talk of Bilquist in the 2016 Olympics anymore. “I certainly believe she has as good a chance as anybody,” Plumb said. “She’s improving at a tremendous rate. She needs to continue at this rate to be there.”

At age 11, Amy Bilquist dives into the water in an Arizona meet

Bilquist during a recent practice. (Photo by Heidi Schmidt)

Bilquist swimming at the World Championships in December (Submitted photo)

Bilquist swimming at an Arizona swim meet at age 14 (Submitted photo)

It doesn’t hurt that Bilquist, 17, is 6-foot-2. She credits the Carmel Swim Club’s weight-room program with helping her strength. “When I moved here, I was very weak. I couldn’t even do a pull-up,” she said. “I now can do about six pull-ups. I’ve been tall my whole life and it’s been hard for me to gain muscle and keep up with my growing body.” Beyond her height and natural ability, Plumb said Bilquist is mentally suited to succeed. “She’s driven to be the best,” Plumb said. “You see it with the questions she asks. She challenges me and it’s my job to challenge her back. She’s highly motivated to be the best and she does the things in the pool every day to get there. It’s a rare combination when you put that talent and work ethic together.” Bilquist began swimming competitively at age 4. “I was basically swimming when I was walking,” she said. Her father Brent swam collegiately and played water polo at Princeton. Yet Bilquist said her parents have never pushed her to swim and left the decision of giving up volleyball to her. “The motivation has turned intrinsic for me and I found it within myself, which was hard for me growing up because I was shaky about the sport and didn’t have a lot of self-confidence in it,” Bilquist said. “This season especially I feel a little more confident in the water. I really feel if I put my mind to it, I can achieve it.” Her dad agreed his daughter is self-motivated. “She drives herself a lot harder than any parent ever could,” Brent said. Since Bilquist was 10, she played volleyball along with swimming. She didn’t give up volleyball until she got to Carmel and learned how many hours were required to train at Carmel. “When I moved here I really had to focus on which one I wanted to become great at and not just be OK in both,” Bilquist said. “I chose swimming and I’m really glad I did.” Her father credited Plumb and Carmel Swim Club associate head coach Ian Murray for helping Bilquist’s rapid rise both mentally and physically. “It’s pretty amazing how much they care about the kid just as much as they care about the swimmer,” he said. Bilquist feeds off the energy from the club. She said she knew nothing of the team’s string of state championships when she got to Carmel. Her father said he didn’t know all the details, either, only knowing that the school has a strong program when he decided Carmel would be the best place to live after taking a job with AmeriCold Logistics in Indianapolis. “At first I thought they were a little obsessive about swimming,” Bilquist said. “But it kind of grew on me. I learned they’re super passionate about it and it spread on to me.”

• Age: 17 (birthday is Aug. 11). Born in Edina, Minn. Has brother Brian, 26, played basketball and baseball in high school and sister Berit, 25, competed in volleyball and track and field. • Most interesting place you’ve visited: “Hawaii was the most beautiful. We went there for Junior Pan Pacific (meet). But Qatar (site of World Championships) was the most interesting. Being in the Middle East, things are a lot different. You just get such a respect for other cultures with the diversity. I don’t think I would be exposed to that without swimming.” • What made you pick University of California as your college choice: “It came down to Georgia, USC, University of Arizona and Cal. It really came down to where I felt most at home and where I felt I could excel both as

a person and an athlete. I definitely thought Cal could offer me the best opportunities. I love the team. I clicked with them immediately and the academics there are out of this world. The diversity was just so different and the breath of fresh air for me.” • How do you relax: “I hang out with my friends a lot. When we’re not at the pool, we’re hanging together watching a movie, going to dinner, relaxing.” • Favorite restaurant: “I really liked Benihana last time I went. It was really great.” • Favorite type of music: “It changes a lot but I’m very into Beyonce right now.” • Favorite movie: “I would say ‘Miracle’ the hockey one (about 1980 U.S. Olympic team).” • Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy.”

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“Hello, sweetheart? Get me rewrite!” That headline is a throwback to the days of journalists actually phoning in stories. Here’s another quote: “It’s meant to be a resource, not a news source and we’ll be clarifying that in the days ahead.” Smooth move. That was Indiana Gov. Mike Pence mid-week last week in the aftermath of his shocking announcement earlier that his administration would be creating a state-run news agency with your tax dollars. Your. Tax. Dollars. The question we immediately asked ourselves upon learning of his decisions was, “Pravda?” We were referring nearly half-jokingly to the political newspaper associated with the Communist Party of the Russian Federation; it was the official voice, if you will, of the ruling faction. So when Pence’s news was released, it set off shockwaves in every newsroom in the free world. So severe was the backlash that the governor who wouldn’t be president – yet – quickly backpedaled into the well more comfortable “source” mode as opposed to “news organization.” And now he has trashed the whole idea. Good call. While we have to assume the initial thought was well intentioned, the mere thought that it could have debuted as a “state organ” was, well, disturbing at best. This is a man, who in 2005 was quoted as saying: “… as a conservative who believes in limited government, I believe the only check on government power in real time is a free and independent press.” So there you have it. We got a kick out of immediate trolls on social media, though, including one extremely clever post that pointed to Pence’s “news service budget” as featuring: “Pence has a commanding lead of the Republican race for president. In a new poll of everyone who works in his office …” and “Mike Pence used his superpowers today to push an impending blizzard to the northeast.” This is why everything needs to be thought out before a decision is made, and that would include any voter’s time in the polling booth. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

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Powerful questions

Commentary by Terry Anker

We humans have been obsessed with power as long as there has been a recorded history. We consolidate it. We accumulate it. We use it to impose our will on others. And, if we are feeling a little more charitable, we use it to advance the common good. Whatever its purported use, we understand and manipulate it to our own ends. According to those who study such things, power is delivered it in two ways. The first and most fundamental form is Legitimate. It is derived from a specific legal or social authority. The police have Legitimate power to do certain things at certain times. They are authorized by our society to use lethal force to impose their will without consequence (assuming they follow their proscribed restrictions on the license). Employers, parents, teachers and scores of others have been imbued with this kind of power. The other, and I believe more important of the two forms, is Influence. It is the ability of a person or movement to urge an outcome. This

type supersedes the limitations on Legitimate power. Regulations and governments can be overthrown. New social orders can be established. All but the laws of physics (and human nature) are vulnerable to its pressure. Religious leaders, politicians, celebrities and a myriad of bloggers, gadflies and activists can claim access to Influence. If we have too little power, we often become isolated, depressed and even angry. If we have too much, we can become self-possessed, narcissistic and abusive. Isn’t the way we use the power under our control, whether too much or too little, the ultimate measure of who we are? Should we cause harm to others just because we can? Is it any better to hoard power rather than deploy it to some benefit? Can we steal the power of another? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.

Q U O T E  O F  T HE WEEK The greatest weariness comes from work not done.

– Eric Hoffer

I used to work out regularly at a gym. I was a stay-at-home mom with four young children and a full-time nanny for my nephew. The Fishers YMCA provided two hours of daily free childcare plus an adults-only women’s locker room. ‘Nough said! Once my kids were in school and I returned to teaching, though, driving the 20-plus minutes for Turbo Kick just didn’t make sense. So I invested in a pair of decent running shoes and hit the roads. For the most part, I’ve done okay on my own. I miss the classes and the “destination” aspect of a gym, and my workouts are often horribly inconsistent, but until recently, I couldn’t justify the time or cost. I’ve registered for an April triathlon, which puts most of the training on days that are too cold/dark/icy to run/bike/swim unless you’re inside. And since my husband Doo already belongs to a fitness center, he could simply add me to his account. So after dance drop-off but before tae kwon do practice, I headed over for the first time, excited to try something new. That excitement ended two minutes after entering when my card triggered a warning message: “Not valid. Please see Client Services.” Apparently Doo had listed an incorrect automatic withdrawal number. Amidst a sleety drizzle, I was forced to return to my van to retrieve my Mastercard and dignity. Financial crisis averted and access finally granted, I immediately located a stationary bike, clearly more technically advanced than the Y’s 2005 recumbents. It took three dismounts to make the proper seat adjustments while my phone kept falling through the holder. Then I realized I hadn’t brought earbuds. This meant either watching a soundless collection of ’80s music videos or staring at my fellow exercisers. I opted for the latter. Boredom set in at minute four, the same time I began to sweat profusely. My display kept flashing, “Decrease resistance!” but I didn’t know how. None of the buttons or knobs seemed to help, and I grew increasingly frustrated and fatigued. Quads a-burning, I attempted a “Standing climb” position and nearly vaulted myself into a nearby treadmill. Luckily my feet were strapped in and I only managed a chest bump with the monitor. Miraculously, I survived another 20 minutes, of course locating the simulated gear shifts in the last 60 seconds of cool down. Finally, resistance decreased! Overall, not a wonderful hour. And yet, I’m kind of looking forward to the next visit. There is something about being surrounded by people who are making an effort. And honestly, I still enjoy a kid-free moment at the gym! Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

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RE A D ERS ’ V I EWS Statements on the prophet ‘incorrect’ Editor, As a resident of the Zionsville/Carmel area, I came across [Don Knebel’s] article that was published in the Current paper on 01/06/2015. The article was greatly informative and I’ve enjoyed reading it, however, there are slight misunderstandings printed in the article that I feel obligated to note particularly in the last few lines of the fourth paragraph. Firstly, when you stated that, “Muhammad mistakenly concluded that the Christian Trinity consists of God, Mary and Jesus, which he repudiated as a pagan idea,” the statement would be incorrect because Prophet Muhammad at that time was illiterate and he could not read nor write and he never received any formal education. So, for Prophet Muhammad to conclude such a statement would be absurd; knowledge was sacred and was only kept between priests and rabbis. For a simple merchant and a shepherd, Prophet Muhammad followed the practice of Prophet Abraham believing in the God he worshiped and at the same time Arabs around Prophet Muhammad were pagans by worshiping idols. All that noting the fact that Prophet Muhammad still never had any source of knowledge of previous prophets or nations before his prophethood so when he

received the revelation at the age of 40, his only true source of credible information was the Qur’an. That was sent by Angel Jibreel to Prophet Muhammad and is considered the only true word of God. So, it would seem logical that if Prophet Muhammad were to conclude a statement such as “the Christian Trinity consists of God, Mary and Jesus, which he repudiated as a pagan idea” than he must have received this knowledge from the Qur’an. No, that would still be a false assumption. The concept of trinity is actually denounced in the Qur’an and this would be considering God as one of three, Jesus to be the son of God and Mary to be part of the trinity like you stated in the article. Mary, as written in the Qur’an, is considered to be an honorable lady from the children of Israel and related to Prophet Zakariya, with a whole chapter (chapter 19) in the Qur’an dedicated to Mary. Overall, Mary being associated with a trinity is never mentioned in the Qur’an, in fact, chapters 1 & 3 of the Qur’an state anyone who associated God as one of three were considered infidels. In chapter 18 titled “The Cave”, verse 4, it is clearly stated, “And to warn those who say God has begotten a son”. Nouran Amin For more visit, currentincarmel.com

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Needing a major adjustment Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Mary Ellen and I have been happily married for more than three decades. We had humor some difficult moments over the years, but right now we are better adjusted than we have ever been. Our toaster setting, for example, has been a source of some heated discussion. Mary Ellen sets the dial so low that we should call the device our Hamilton Beach warmer. She says my toast is too burnt, which is silly, but it’s hard to argue with her when I’m fanning our smoke alarm with a wet dishcloth. “Why can’t you put it back to the dark setting when you are done?” I asked. “You can darken light toast but you can’t lighten dark toast,” she said. I decided not to pursue this conversation, but like toast, the next morning another issue popped up… “Mary Ellen, why do you have our treadmill on such a high speed? I got on after you finished exercising, flipped the switch and it catapulted me backwards and into the basement wall. Can’t you turn the speed down when you are done?” “Yes, if you leave the wash cycle alone so I don’t ruin my blouses.” “I don’t want to wash my jeans on the super delicate cycle by accident. The guys at the club would have a field day with that. Why is it so

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Warm up by one of these fireplaces this Valentine’s Day By Chris Bavender • news@geistcurrent.com There is just something about a fire that screams romance. Maybe it’s the dim lighting creating an intimate restaurants atmosphere, or perhaps the warm glow bathing your skin as you gaze into the glimmering flames and enjoy a cozy dinner with that special someone. And, when it comes to setting the mood on Valentine’s Day (and every day) it could be the reason so many restaurants feature fireplaces. At The Gathering Bistro and Pub at Geist, the fireplace - located in the center of a wall separating the bar from the dining room - immediately draws your eye. “So it is the focal point of both the bar and dining area. There are about six tables that sit close to the fireplace in the dining area,” said Jill McGlinchey, managing partner at The Gathering. “While in the bar there is a hearth that bar patrons like to sit on with a drink to warm up.” And, on Valentine’s Day, McGlinchey said, they want customers to “enjoy a romantic setting while basking in the glow of the warm fire.” And, she adds, many prefer to have a table near the fireplace. “The light of the fireplace accentuates everyone’s best features and provides a warm, relaxing refuge on a cold winter day such as Valentine’s Day,” she said. At 10 West in Cicero the fireplace in the basement - also known as The Cellar - invites patrons to snuggle down in the leather lounge chairs near the baby grand piano and enjoy a cocktail and great music. “The basement is my favorite - I grew up with ‘the rat pack’ playing at home by my parents - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin etc.,” said Brett Morrow, co-owner of 10 West. “With this in mind, I wanted to create a place where a couple could have an awesome meal, good glass of wine or cocktail and a truly romantic

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At 10 West in Cicero the fireplace in the basement - also known as The Cellar - invites patrons to snuggle down in the leather lounge chairs near the baby grand and enjoy a cocktail and great music.

experience. The maroon leather booths, brick walls, low ceilings and romantic fireplace all add to this vision.” But, it isn’t just the fireplace that adds to the romantic ambiance, Morrow said. “When we were creating the environment, we had an awesome canvas to work with. The building was built in 1894 - with the high ceilings, hard wood floors and open brick. My mind was running with all of the options we had, I’m a big fan of modern, this combined with the natural elements that we had to work with gave us a truly unique space,” he said. “I think the large ‘log’ table in the center of the restaurant shows this.” At Conner Prairie the nights of what are called “Hearthside Suppers” give patrons a chance to not only enjoy the roaring fire, but incorporate it into their dining flashback-in-time experience. “All the work is done by hand, over the fire. The dining room is lit only by candles,” said interpretation program developer Michelle Evans. “All in all, if you let your imagination carry you away, you may really feel like the Conners might be home at any moment to further welcome you in to their home.” While the experience at Conner Prairie is different, Evans said romance is still in the air. “Ours, again, is different than others, in that we are cooking over the fire and not cozying down in front of it. Our fireplace is the centerpiece of the kitchen and is used just as it would have been in 1836,” she said. “There is something romantic about that idea of time travel but I think couples who enjoy cooking together at home would enjoy the chance for this very unusual cooking and dining experience. The sight and smell of a real fire just seem to bring out a more instinctive side of ourselves that seems very appropriate for Valentine’s Day. I think our experience adds even more to that when you are actually preparing food for and with your spouse or significant other.”

Braving the cold with kids

Looking for a reason to venture out in the cold? The Indianapolis Museum of Art is beckoning! This year, the museum is hosting a Family Day each month as part of its newly unveiled ARTx programming. Family Days run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first Saturday of every month, and include art activities, storytelling, and music. Each day has a distinct theme: Hip Hop U in March, and Museum Madness in April when the NCAA Final Four arrives. January’s kickoff drew 2,000 attendees. “Our approach is, how do we make cool programming for adults that’s also suitable for kids?” said Scott Stulen, Curator of

Audience Experiences and Performance. “Too often, it’s the other way around.” Coming up on Feb 7, Family Day will have a Chinese New Year theme, featuring lantern designing, the Indianapolis Chinese Orchestra and animated film “The Monkey King.” Admission is open to all, and February’s event is free to attend. The museum also plays host to Cereal Cinema: classic family movies and a cereal buffet. The film series alternates between the IMA and the Athenaeum downtown, and will serve as the kick-off for March and May’s Family Days. The next showing is “The Princess Bride” at the Athenaeum on Feb. 7; tickets are

available for $5 online. For ages 2-5, check out Winter Kids Koncerts at the Monon Community Center. These free events are held on the final Monday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. Children enjoy singing and moving to the beat of family-friendly entertainers, and parents get to take in the experience along with them. January’s event drew in a combined 400 kids, parents and caretakers. Upcoming Koncerts will feature Island Breeze Duo on Feb. 23 and Kid Kazooey on March 30.

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Art in the Afternoon for Teens • The Teen Programming Room is the place to be to get creative; every month there will be a new art project to try. Wear old clothes and registration is not required. • One Library Plaza, Noblesville. • Today from 4:30 – 5: 30 p.m. • Free. • 770-3242 • www. nobl.ent.sirsi.net/client/default

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Beef & Boards Presents: “The Odd Couple” • 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the popular television and stage show that continues to enjoy a multitude of revivals and adaptations. Check out the Beef and Boards version of Oscar and Felix as mismatched roommates. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Today at 1 p.m.; Feb. 5, 6 and 7 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 8 at 1:30 p.m. • Tickets start at $40. • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com Actors Theatre of Indiana Presents: “The 39 Steps” at the Studio Theater • This fun show turns Hitchcock’s 1935 film thriller into a smart comedy via four actors who use just a few props and quick thinking to tell the classic tale. • 4 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 7 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. • Tickets start at $20 • Call 843-3800 for tickets. • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.com

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Hearthside Suppers at Conner Prairie • Learn how 19th century dinners were prepared by participating in the Conner Prairie’s Hearthside Suppers. Guests will help prepare, serve and eat an authentic 19th century meal inside the historic William Conner House. Party games and storytelling follow dinner; this program is recommended for ages 10 and up. Reservations are required. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Tonight from 6 – 9 p.m. and every Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun. through Feb. 28. • $65 per person; $60 for members • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org Heart Hike at Ritchey Woods • Venture out to Ritchey Woods for a fresh air hike and the chance to find 30 photos along the way that capture the ways nature creates art. A campfire will be going at the shelter to allow a place to warm up and take breaks. • 10410 Hague Rd., Fishers • Today from 1 to 5 p.m.; Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; no registration necessary • Free. • 595-3150. • www.fishers.in.us/FunGuide

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Devour Noblesville • Participating Noblesville restaurants will offer a Devour menu with special pricing for this First Friday event. Check www. noblesvillemainstreet.org for participating restaurants. • Downtown Noblesville • 776-0205. • Starting at 6 p.m. • Various prices. • www.noblesvillemainstreet.org

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Presents: “Moon Over Buffalo” • The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts presents Ken Ludwig’s funny “Moon Over Buffalo,” which is a madcap comedy featuring characters who are has-been actors trying for one last shot at stardom. • 3 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 7 p.m.; Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.; Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. • Adult tickets are $15, student tickets are $10. • Call 843-3800 for tickets. • www.civictheatre.org Winter Farmers Market in Carmel • Stop by the Wilfong Pavilion in Founders Park for a large selection of locally produced food and wine at the Winter Farmers Market. Over 30 vendors will be on site through March 14, 2015. • 11675 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Carmel • Today from 9 a.m. to noon. • Free admission. • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.org

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Love, Lust and Poetry, Part Trois • This fine arts exhibit at Nickel Plate Arts also includes one-of-akind handmade goods for the Valentine’s season. • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free. • 452-3690. • www.nickelplatearts.org Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Presents: Shostakovich at the Palladium • Music Director Krzysztof Urbanski conducts the ISO performing Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7 (“Leningrad”). • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 8 p.m. • Tickets start at $10. • Call 843-3800 for tickets. • www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.com Live Music at Hopwood Cellars in Zionsville • Visit Hopwood Cellars to enjoy award-winning wines that are made from Midwestern grapes and stay to listen to live country/rock music from McGill Duo. • 12 E. Cedar St., Zionsville • Tonight from 8 – 10 p.m. • Free • 873-4099. • www.hopwoodcellars.com The Belfry Theatre Presents: “Bus Stop” • This classic story is told in a cheerful diner where passengers on a Kansas City bus must stop to wait out a snowstorm; tales of romance and friendship soon emerge. • 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville • Today at 2 p.m. • $15 per person; $12 per child 12 and younger; please call to reserve. • 773-1085 • www. thebelfrytheatre.com

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“Cupcakes Take the Cake” at the Noblesville Library • Register for this fun program that teaches you how to make beautiful and delicious Valentine’s cupcakes. Participants can take home two cupcakes so please bring a container. • One Library Plaza, Noblesville • Tonight from 7 – 8:15 p.m. • Free. • 770-3242 and please register • www.nobl.ent.sirsi. net/client/default

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CYT presents ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ Feb. 6-8 From left: Grace Orzechowski, Elle Nichol, Anna Nguyen, Delaney Martin, Jaala Berry and Julia Sweet, in front. (Submitted photo)

news@currentincarmel.com Rehearsals are under way and the cast of Christian Youth Theater’s “Bye Bye Birdie,” is prepping for a weekend of musical performances. CYT Indy is a local, nonprofit theater arts organization providing instructional classes, summer camps and live musical performance opportunities for Indianapolis youth. “Our kids have worked so hard, and we’re so proud of this show,” said artistic director Tyler Hutchinson. “More importantly than the performance, exposing these students to the arts builds character, along with teaching responsibility and teamwork.” For details about the “Bye Bye Birdie” performances, visit cytindy. org.

Left to Right: Sophia Petts and Michael Krauter. Petts is a Zionsville resident and local recording artist who has participated in CYT for several years.

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Hitchcock meets hilarious in ‘39’ By Dawn Pearson • news@currentincarmel.com What do you get when you combine four actors and 40 character roles? Actors Theatre of Indiana resitheater dent professional theatre company of The Studio Theater at The Center for the Performing Arts, will present the two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award winner, “‘The 39 Steps’” until Feb. 15 at The Studio Theater. Based on the 1935 film thriller, “‘The 39 Steps’” mixes a Hitchcock masterpiece with Ermel a juicy spy novel, adds in a dash of Monty Python and the result is a sheer comedic brilliance,” Kristen Merritt, director of marketing and business development for ATI said. “Four actors who, against all odds, masterfully and hilariously play McCabe over 40 characters...sometimes changing roles in the blink of an eye!” Richard J Roberts will direct Lisa Ermel, Don Farrell, Ian McCabe and Logan Moore in this madcapped Hitchock remake. For the actors bios go to their website actorstheatreofindiana.org. While on Broadway, the film was reviewed

by the New York Times and deemed “fast and frothy, performed by a cast of four that seems like a cast of thousands.” The New York Post said it was “the most entertaining show on Broadway.” Roberts said one of the reasons people should see the play is because it’s hilarious. “It’s been a hit in London, on Broadway and all around the nation. It’s a great story with a twist of suspense and a splash of romance mixed in among a lot of laughs,” Roberts said. “It’s a chance to see four terrific actors making the Farrell most out of every opportunity to entertain you. You’ll have a really good time.”  This is the 10th anniversary season and fourth season ATI has been performing in The Studio Theater at The Center for the Performing Arts. Roberts Moore most recently directed ATI’s critically acclaimed production of “My Fair Lady.” Ticket prices for all performances are $40 for adults, $36.50 for seniors, $20.00 for students (18 and younger) and may be purchased online, actorstheatreofindiana.org or by calling the box office, 843-3800. 

Dancers perform in a Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre show, a black box style dance. (Submitted photo)

Get UNPLUGGED with dance theatre By Steven Aldrich • news@currentincarmel.com Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will be putting on their black box style dance show, “UNPLUGGED,” each weekend performance this month. Hancock has created more than 130 works for his company since 1997, when he founded the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. In this time he has put on such shows as “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” and “SUPERHERO.” Hancock has also been honored with numerous awards for his work, including Master Artist Fellowships from the Indiana Arts Commission, as well as being named Outstanding Choreographer at the prestigious Youth American Grand Prix in New York City. He has also traveled to countries, such as India, to study music and dance. Despite his numerous accolades and accomplishments in the field of music and dance,

Hancock remains very humble. He even said, “I prefer to talk about my amazing company more than myself.” This mindset has helped him to continue to grow his business and put on such acclaimed dance theatre performances. “UNPLUGGED” is presented in a very relaxed and personal atmosphere. It is designed for a smaller audience and audience members are able to enjoy refreshments along with the performance. “The experience of dance in a more intimate setting provides audience members with a fresh insight and appreciation of dance,” Hancock said. To purchase tickets visit https://www.ticketriver.com/event/11518. Tickets are $35. The show will be performed at 7 p.m. Feb. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 and at 3 p.m. Feb. 8, 15 and 22. The show will be held at the Academy of GHDT, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel.

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Chocolate Truffle Cookies Ingredients: 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 6 tablespoons butter; 3 eggs; 1 cup white sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; and 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips.

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Don’t wait: Enjoy heart of palms Commentary by Ceci Martinez You don’t have to wait till the summer to try this great dish! Ceviche is a seafood dish hugely popular in South America and Central America. Recently my family and I spent the holidays visiting family in Costa Rica; in our trip I was introduced to this delicious recipe, Hearts of Palm Ceviche. Hearts of Palm (palmito in Spanish) also called palm hearts, is a vegetable harvested from the inner core of the stem from certain palm trees. This delicacy and tropical vegetable is the best you can eat! It contains many beneficial nutrients. To start, it is very low in cholesterol, a good source of protein, potassium, vitamin C and A and very rich in fiber. It is for vegan and vegetarians and is super easy to make! HEARTS OF PALM CEVICHE Serve: 6 Ingredients: 1 can or jar hearts of palm, drained and cut in rings, 1/2 cup Manzanilla olives with pimentos, drained and cut in rings, 1/2 cup lime juice, 1 handful fresh parsley, 1 jalapeño, diced (or to taste), 2 large tomatoes, diced (any color), 1 large avocado cut in small cubes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper to taste Directions: Cut hearts of palm and olives in circles and put them in a bowl; add lime juice,

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parsley, jalapeño and olive oil (reserve 2 tablespoons of lime juice, parsley, jalapeño, olive oil mix) and chill for 40 minutes to blend flavor. While ceviche is chilling, dice tomatoes and pour in the reserve lime juice, mix well, season with salt and pepper, cover and put it aside until the hearts of palm are ready. Right before serving dice in avocado and carefully fold into ceviche, adjust seasoning and mix all well. Assemble: Serve in a small glass bowl, pour one spoon of tomatoes, then the mix of hearts of palm and olives and top it with extra avocados.

Join us as we support Riley Hospital for Children with an evening of dancing, entertainment & a silent auction. 8 local Indianapolis celebrities will be paired with professional dancers from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio to compete in a ballroom dance competition. Friday, March 13th, 2015 • 6:00pm-11:00pm The Indiana Roof Ballroom Visit www.reasontodance.org to vote or purchase tickets.

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Funny man for a funny night: Jim Belushi visits Feb. 8

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ROOKIES inspires first and second graders to pursue music by channeling their inner rockstars. NEW Rookies session starting! Beginning Saturday • 2/21/15 • 11:15am-12:15pm Call or email to reserve your spot today, space limited! 626 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel, IN • 317.848.ROCK • Carmel.SchoolofRock.com • carmel@schoolofrock.com

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Laughter is just plain good for the soul and what better way to spend a cold, Indiana night in February but laughing performance the winter away. Spend a hilarious evening with actor and comedian, Jim Belshi, and his friends from The Board of Comedy, as they bring their brand-new sketch comedy show to The Palladium on Feb. 8. The following questions and answers were submitted to Current with help from Belushi’s management team and John Hughey from The Center for the Performing Arts. Q: You have performed in so many genres -- TV, movies, theatre, improv, and musically with your Blues bands, The Sacred Hearts and The Blues Brothers. Where are you most comfortable and what do you enjoy doing most? A: I love all genres and I never put any of them in conflict with each other. There is something challenging in each one of them and overcoming the challenge is the joy. Q: In performing with the Board of Comedy, you are, in many respects, returning to your Second City and Saturday Night Live roots. What do you enjoy most about sketch comedy and improv? A: Oh man, I’m having a ball! Every performance is different and unique, plus these improvisational actors on stage with me

are geniuses… The problem with improv is that it’s life or death. You either come off stage going, “I’m going back to being an apprentice printer or become a journeyman and do graphic arts because I’m terrible.” You go right into deep depression. Or you come off that stage going, “I am God. I am a gift to all.” And that’s the best part! Q: What can people coming to your show expect from you and the cast?  A: Magic! They’re going to see magic created in front of their eyes. We have no idea what we’re going to do. We do about nine different short form improvisational games. For tickets, call the box office at 843-3800.

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Praire Guest House in Fishers. (Submitted photo)

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic evening or an overnight stay at a quaint bed-and-breakfast home close to the Indianapolis metro area. travel Whether you want to travel back to simpler times in an old colonial home or chill out in a cozy log cabin, the local bed and breakfast’s in the surrounding area are sure to make you and your loved one feel right at home. Prairie Guest House 13805 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, 663-8728 Whether enjoying a first date or rekindling romance with the love of your life, the Prairie Guest House Valentine’s Dinner will prove to be a fun evening. Feb. 13 and 14 starting at 6:30 p.m. Dine on a four-course special Valentine’s Day candlelit dinner at a unique, romantic venue with rustic decor and original artwork. For $120 per couple, guests enjoy an amazing dinner that starts with the Prairie Salad followed by a combination of grilled shrimp and New York Strip steak. Dessert; a scrumptious molten chocolate cake. The meal is accompanied by a bottle of Chardonnay, Malbec or a sparkling blush. For reservations, visit www.prairieguesthouse.com The Ivy House 304 N. Merrill St. Fortville, 485-4800 This old colonial home located in Fortville was built in 1920

and comes complete with an arbor, classic English decor and a beautiful perennial garden. Spend a romantic night in one of three guest rooms and enjoy a candle-lit breakfast the next morning. The nightly rate is between $135 to $155, and it’s only about 10-20 minutes from the central Indianapolis area. Enjoy a candlelit breakfast featuring one of the house specialties, including pecan roll French toast and bacon or ham and cheese soufflé – or try another specialty baked by one of the innkeepers. Rooms range from $130 to $155 per night. For more information, visit http://ivyhousebb.com Sycamore Knoll Bed and Breakfast 10777 Riverwood Ave., Noblesville, 776-0570 Sycamore Knoll is a fully restored 1886 mansion. Each room is furnished with oak Mission-style furniture. For breakfast, guests choose from a light continental breakfast of fruit, muffins and juice, or a full-sized meal featuring the special of the day, which may include our famous stuffed French toast or homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy. For more information, visit www. sycamoreknoll.com Old Towne Bed and Breakfast 521 First Ave. NW, Carmel Old Towne Carmel Bed and Breakfast is a 100-year-old home that has been completely restored. Three guest rooms are available. French-pressed coffee, cappuccino and a selection of hot teas and juices greet guests in the morning. Home-baked sweet

rolls, fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals and gourmet breakfast entrees are served each morning in the dining room. Room rates range from $125 to $169 per night. For more information, visit www.carmelbandb.com Brick Street Inn 175 S. Main St., Zionsville, 873-1900 The Brick Street Inn has provided guests with warm hospitality for over 30 years. While retaining its historical character, the simple wood frame house built in 1865 has been renovated and expanded to provide guests with modern amenities. The decor is light, airy, fresh and warm, and our eight guest rooms are furnished with just the right mix of antiques and newer distinctive wood furnishings Saturday or Sunday brunch provided by Patrick’s Kitchen and Drinks. For more information, visit www.brickstreetinn.com The Old MG Bed and Breakfast 7579 N. Ind. 267, Brownsburg, 852-5923 If you’re a big fan of old MG sports cars and classic, vintage automobiles then this is the perfect spot for you and your loved one. Enjoy your stay in an old farmhouse from the 1860s and spend your free time admiring the extensive collection of MG cars from the early days of racing. A night’s stay is only around $90 to $125 and the location is only minutes away from the woodland beauty of Brownsburg. For more information, visit www.theoldmg.com

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Gallery Walk to have carriage rides By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com It’s not often that a second Saturday gallery walk falls on the exact date of Valentine’s Day. But this Feb. 14, families and couples art can stroll through the Carmel Arts & Design District to enjoy art galleries, romantic dinners and the biggest draw: horse and carriage rides. Two horse-drawn carriages will escort visitors around the district free of charge. Rides should last about 10 to 15 minutes from 6 to 9 p.m. Stephanie Marshall, special events coordinator for the district, said planners are working on a route and schedule so as many people can enjoy carriage rides as possible. In past years, she said the demand has been extremely high. “We have way more people than we have carriages,” she said. “So we are trying to maximize it.” Visitors can enjoy Valentine’s Day related artwork at a few galleries. At ArtSplash gallery, Nancy Keating, who works with glass mosaics, has created a heart-themed piece. At the Hoosier Salon, renowned Hoosier glass artist Lisa Pelo has created some glass roses that will be on display. Several art galleries will be handing out roses to visitors. There’s also a scavenger hunt through the district with prizes such as charm bracelets, a $50 gift card to Donatello’s and a romantic photo print of flowers from photo-artist Marie Reamer.

Glasswork by Lisa Pelo will also be on display. (Submitted photos) Artwork by Nancy Keating featuring the heart design will be on display at ArtSplash during the Feb. 14 Gallery Walk.

Marshall said she expects the nearby restaurants to be packed, with Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday, so hopefully these fun events throughout the district will give couples something fun to do while they wait for a table.

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Appetizers to put anyone in the mood for romance By Melissa Hicks • news@currentincarmel.com

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but we all know women love food too. This year, wow your Valenrecipes tine and prepare these simple, yet beautiful, appetizers. Shrimpcargot Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 6 peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound.) 6 mushrooms, stems removed. 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese. Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Heat the butter and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until the butter begins to bubble. Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they just turn pink, about 3 minutes. Place one shrimp into each mushroom cap, and place into a small baking dish. Spoon the garlic butter into the mushroom caps, and sprinkle each with a pinch of mozzarella cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until the mushrooms

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are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes. Recipe makes 6 pieces.

Creamy Raspberry Dip Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream. 1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened. 1/2 cup of Splenda, a no-calorie sweetner, Granulated. 1 tablespoon raspberry extract. 1/2 cup fresh raspberries Directions: In a medium bowl, place the sour cream, Neufchatel cheese, Splenda granulated sweetener and raspberry extract. With an electric mixer, blend until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh raspberries to serve. Recipe makes 24 servings. Sun-Dried Tomato Palmiers Ingredients: 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes. 1 clove garlic, crushed. 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese. 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls. 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 teaspoon water

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Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Drain sun-dried tomatoes, reserving 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes. In a small bowl, combine, sun-dried tomatoes, reserved oil, garlic, and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Lay roll dough out flat, and seal perforations. Spread tomato and cheese mixture evenly over the dough. Starting at one long end, roll the dough up to the middle. Roll up other long end to meet in the middle. Cut into 1/2 inch slices. Arrange on a greased cookie sheet, and brush with egg yolk mixture. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn over, and continue baking for 5 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Serve warm. Recipe makes 20 appetizers. Cinnamon Heart Popcorn Ingredients: 1 cup butter. 1/2 cup light corn syrup. 1 1/2 cups cinnamon red hot candies. 8 cups popped popcorn. Directions: Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine butter, corn syrup, and cinnamon candies in a bowl over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. Pour the syrup over the popcorn in a large, heatproof bowl, and stir to cover the popcorn as evenly as possible. Spread the popcorn out onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven until the candy coating is set, about 30 minutes. Recipe makes 8 cups. Source: All Recipes

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Looking to spend a special night with your special someone on Valentine’s Day this year? If so, the “Be My Valentine” event music sponsored and venued by The Warehouse is the perfect spot to fulfill you and your loved one’s fanciest and most magnificent Valentine dreams. The main event: a concert featuring two love-locked musicians, Blair and Heather Ramsey Clark. The two musicians rarely get the opportunity to perform together, so this event is your moment to see them live in living color. The husband-and-wife dynamic that the Clarks bring to the stage in a concert like this is a wonderful presentation that gives them, as a couple, the opportunity to celebrate the idea of Valentine’s Day doing what they love with whom they love. Often they perform and produce music separately in other parts of the country, so this chance to be reunited and share their struggles with the audience is one to cherish. In an interview with the couple, Blair said that he hopes “this special concert will spark even more duets in the future,” so that the two can share their “passions on stage” as well as with their fans. As far as what’s next in their productions, Heather Ramsey Clark is currently working on a

Blair, right, and Heather Ramsey Clark will perform on Feb. 14. (Submitted photo)

new project in Los Angeles that she is excited to share with her devoted fans in the next couple of months. The concert is for those 21 years and older and will begin at 8 p.m. The Warehouse, 254 First Ave. SW, Carmel. For more information, visit liveforthemusic. com.

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New leaders for Legacy Fund news@currentincarmel.com Michael Daugherty, assistant vice president of Key Private Bank, replaces Corby Thompson as board chair of Legacy philanthropy Fund; Mr. Thompson remains as a board director. Daugherty joined the Legacy Fund board in 2009, and served on its grant distribution committee since 2007; he has served in a variety of capacities on boards and committees for Central Indiana Community Foundation, Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, NPower and the Indiana Historical Society. Thomas Dapp also joins the board as a director. The chairman & CEO of Indianapolis-based heavy-highway company, Gradex, Inc. is also a three-time chairman of the Indiana Construction Association. Dapp currently serves on the board of the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and as director of the Western Golf Association promoting the Evans Scholars Program. Formerly, Dapp served as a past board member of both the Carmel Library Foundation and the

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ALDI grand opening – The first ALDI store in Carmel, 14620 Greyhound Pass, will open to the public at 9 a.m. Feb. 5. The grand opening will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, product sampling and on-site sweepstakes, offering all attendees the chance to win free produce for one year. In addition, the first 100 customers will receive a Golden Ticket worth up to $100 in ALDI gift certificates. ALDI will continue product sampling throughout the weekend, sampling its exclusive brand wine, cheese and chocolate on Feb. 7. Delta is strong stock – InvestorPlace recommends Delta Airlines (DAL) as a strong stock pick based on the company’s growth and innovations in expense reduction. Delta is opening new routes overseas while keeping a tight lid on costs. Source: InvestorPlace.com Good healthcare stocks – Check out these seven healthcare stocks that will remain stable during market declines. 1. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) 2. Stericycle Inc (SRCL) 3. Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (TEVA) 4. HCP, Inc. (HCP) 5. Chemed Corporation (CHE) 6. HealthSouth Corp (HLS) 7. Anthem Inc (ANTM) Source: InvestorPlace.com

Endurance House outreach coordinator – Sarah Speicher Snow has been hired as the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Endurance House. Snow will cultivate relationships with individuals, organizations and businesses that have a strong influence on health and wellness for the Central Indiana community. Snow previously worked as an occupational therapist and polytrauma clinical specialist at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. Snow graduated from The University of Findlay, earning a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Occupational Therapy.

Stocks to dump – According to InvestorPlace.com, these are three well-known stocks you should dump now: 1. Apple Inc. (AAPL) – fewer innovations and too many buyers make this one a loser. 2. Verizon Communications (VZ) – growth appears to be slow at this point. 3. Schlumberger Limited (SLB) – recent dips in oils prices with no expected jump anytime soon. Source: InvestorPlace.com Google stock to improve – Google Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) is one of the biggest names in tech but, unfortunately, Google stock has suffered for much of the past year. It is projected to improve in 2015. Here are seven reasons why: 1. Revenue continues to climb and investor expectations are more realistic. 2. The valuation is fair. 3. Cash and investments are huge – nearly $65 billion. 4. Recent acquisitions that will further integrate technology into the home, a growing trend. 5. Innovations such as Google Fiber, internet access to compete with Verizon and Comcast. 6. EU antitrust risk is low given the threat of a massive recession facing Europe. 7. Dominance in the mobile market. Source: InvestorPlace.com

Stock of the week – Bottom Line recommends Bunge Ltd. (BG) as its stock pick of the week. Bunge operates in four segments: agribusiness, sugar and bioenergy, food and ingredients, and fertilizer. Current high beef and pork prices have led to higher demand for corn and livestock feed, which means more processing is needed, boosting Bunge’s business.

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When it comes to the hot new food trends for 2015 the kolache is among the top recommendations according to Bon restaurants Appetit’s nationally acclaimed food critic Andrew Knowlton. “The one baked good I’ll stand in line for? Kolache,” Knowlton wrote. Knowlton also showcased the food on a recent Today show segment. So, what is a kolache? It is dough stuffed with sweet or savory items – like a hand held sandwich, but fully covered and a “Texas-by-way-ofthe-Czech-Republic tradition.” But you don’t have to hop a plane to Texas to get your hands on a kolache. Last February. Cheryl and Scott Early opened the Kolache Factory at 116th and Guilford Road. Business has been steady as Carmel residents discover the filled dough pockets. “It’s been good. This first year we have just been trying to learn how this works,” Cheryl Early said. “Like with the weather so cold, what does that mean for our business and when the busy season is and what customer expectations are.” She believes the kolache being tapped as one of the hot 2015 food trends by bon appetit can only lead to more business. “Because not everyone knows what a kolache is. The doughnut and bagel have been around in the Midwest but with the kolache we are still educating folks on what these are,” Cheryl said. “And with our name being the Kolache Factory some people don’t even know we are a bakery. So, now I hope this puts it together for them and might entice some people to stop by and try them.” And, the on-the-go factor is quite appealing, Cheryl said. “We are busy people and we eat in the car

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and on the go and grab stuff for the kids for soccer games, etc. so we have sort of moved away from a sit down breakfast,” she said. “This is self contained and what I will call balanced. I think the other thing that makes us more than say, an Egg McMuffin – and I mean no disrespect to anyone who plays in the breakfast industry - but we bake everything fresh that day. What you see on the shelf at 6 a.m. is something we have been there baking since 3 a.m.” Top sellers, according to Cheryl, include sausage and gravy, jalapeño popper and the bacon, egg and cheese kolaches. “We also have folks that want non meat options so on certain days we will sell out of egg and cheese,” Cheryl said. “Then there are the fruit ones. Strawberry and apple seem to be the most popular.” As for the future, Cheryl said the Kolache Factory is in Carmel for the long haul. “We have had requests to open in Westfield but I think we are still trying to catch our breath a bit and are not at the point yet to think beyond this.”

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Want a healthy metabolism? Desire healthier hair and smooth skin? Need stronger bones? Essential from everything from skin, food bones, muscle and the hormones and enzymes, protein really is the foundation of health and its role often gets a bit overlooked. Some of its key benefits are its support for a healthy metabolism for more efficient calorie burning throughout the day. We are made up of aminos and it is essential for rebuilding and restoring the body, from bone to muscle to our skin. We get benefits from protein whether we are trying to get stronger, slim down or just feel healthier. Our body doesn’t store the amino acids we get from protein and we need a fresh supply every day. This is a great example of how all calories are not equal, as a calorie of protein is not treated the same as a carb and fat storage. Protein as well takes longer to break down and digest and helps you feel fuller longer.

As part of a healthy diet, eat a serving of protein with every meal and two to three protein rich snacks through out the day from different sources. Animal proteins such as from eggs, grilled chicken, lean steak, and fish most closely mirror the types of protein our body needs. Nuts can be a good source for a snack, such as almonds, cashews, peanut butter and almond butter. Beans and legumes, lentils, black beans, chickpeas and pinto beans can help round out a meal. Greek yogurt and whey protein are healthy dairy sources. Protein as part of our nutrition made popular when it comes to the latest fad diet or protein shake system, but always has been a foundation of good health. Not just for a leaner you, protein is vital for a healthier you. Cory Black is the owner of PointBlank Nutrition in Carmel. He may be contacted at 569-5368 or cory@ pointblanknutrition.com.

When and how to fight germs

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Can there be too much of a good thing when it comes to fighting germs? Antibacterial products like soaps, hand gels, wipes wellness and cleansers may not always be beneficial. In fact, studies show that exposing ourselves to germs keeps us from developing illnesses like asthma, allergies and other diseases. This is especially true for children early in life. Our bodies need exposure to germs to build up our immune systems. It’s also worth noting that the majority of bacteria and viruses we come in contact with daily won’t make us sick. So, what steps should we take to fight germs? There’s discussion about antibacterial soap and its effectiveness compared to regular soap. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked antibacterial soap manufacturers to prove their products are more effective than regular soaps. There’s also concern the ingredients in some antibacterial soaps may be unsafe. Until the issue is resolved, it’s fair to say that frequency of hand washing and thoroughness are more important than the products used. Proper hand washing consists of lathering up with soap and warm water and rubbing hands,

including wrists and between fingers, for 15 to 20 seconds. Encourage young children to wash hands thoroughly until they’ve finished singing “Happy Birthday.” It’s most important to wash hands before and after eating or food preparation, after using the bathroom and after handling pets or diapers. During cold and flu season, wash hands more frequently or use an alcohol-based hand gel if soap and water aren’t available. Other good germ-fighting practices include: • In the kitchen, use separate cutting boards for raw meat and produce. After preparing food, wash countertops, cutting boards and utensils with hot, soapy water. • Before food preparation, clean counters with disinfecting spray and paper towels or sanitizing wipes. • In the bathroom, clean and disinfect surfaces often–especially if a family member is ill. • Cover coughs and sneezes with a clean tissue or the inside of your arm to help prevent the spread of germs. Lisa Youngblood, MD, specializes in family medicine. She is a guest columnist located at IU Health Physicians Northside Adult & Pediatrics, 11725 Illinois St., Suite 250, in Carmel. She can be reached by calling the office at 688.5300.

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On the family name Commentary by Jordan Fischer Question: “I recently read a post on Facebook that pointed out the incorrect use of the apostrophe to pluralize a last name. Having married in to my last name, I have grammar guy used the apostrophe learned by the rest of the family. Not to believe everything I read on the Internet, I decided I would ask the grammar guy. Which is correct when signing my Christmas cards - The Watts’ or The Wattses? (I frequently use The Watts Family to avoid this dilemma)” – (Gail Watts, Fishers) Answer: Well, we didn’t get this cleared up in time for Christmas cards, I’m afraid, but we can at least make sure your Easter cards are correct. (Do people send Easter cards? Why don’t I get any?) There are only a few very specific circumstances in which you use an apostrophe to make a word plural, and names aren’t one of them. (If you’re interested in when you do use an apostrophe for this purpose, you can check out all of the old issues of Grammar Guy on the Current website.)

Now the question is whether your name needs a simple “s” or an “es” to become plural. If a name ends in “s,” “x,” “z,” “ch,” or “sh,” it needs an “es” to become plural. The Lopezes. The Marshes. The Wattses. All other names just get an “s.” Now, you might not like how “The Wattses” looks. Neither does Microsoft Word, which has given it an angry red squiggly line on my screen. Word is wrong – but your opinion is valid. The way to avoid a construction you don’t like is to do exactly what you did: turn your last name into an adjective, followed by “family.” The Watts Family is perfectly acceptable (still no apostrophe though!). Thank you for writing in, and hopefully that clears up your holiday card confusion. Keep sending in your questions to the Grammar Guy, and I’ll keep doing my best to answer them! Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for Current Publishing. To ask Jordan a grammar question, write him at rjfische@gmail.com.

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Versailles of the Middle Ages

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Medina Azahara (Shining City) near Cordoba, Spain, was the most dazzling city in the entire world during its very short life. Ironically, its premature demise allowed its archiTravel tectural innovations to survive. In 929 A.D., Abd-ar-Rahman III declared himself Caliph of Cordoba. Seeking to demonstrate that he was equal to his title, in 936 Rahman began building a magnificent new palace city on a 300-acre site in the foothills of the Sierra Morena a few miles west of Cordoba. The architects took advantage of the hill-side by designing three terraces, the top reserved for the palace and the bottom for government workers. The middle terrace included a hall for receiving foreign ambassadors, covered with ivory and gold to impress the visitors. The hall also reportedly included a bowl of mercury the Caliph could jiggle to scatter reflected sunlight around the room. When completed in about 976, Medina Azahara incorporated more than 4,000 marble columns, some scavenged from as far away as Carthage. Most of the columns supported horseshoe arches, an architectural feature borrowed from the Visigoths but modified by alternating stones of different colors to call attention to the curved shape. Some of the arched columns separated courtyards from surrounding areas, a novel idea at the time. Formal Islamic gardens, watered

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by an aqueduct from the mountains, bordered the most important buildings. A modified Roman aqueduct served as a sewer. At the end of the tenth century, when Cordoba was the intellectual center of Europe, no city in the world could match the splendor of Medina Azahara. In 1010, Berber forces battling for control of Cordoba destroyed Medina Azahara. The city was abandoned and many of the columns and arches were carried away and reused. Medina Azahara itself was soon buried and forgotten, but its architectural ideas, including the column-encircled courtyard and horseshoe arches, found their

ways into buildings throughout southern Spain and eventually influenced the design of the Alhambra. Archaeologists who began excavating at Medina Azahara in 1911 have uncovered about 10 percent of the original city, including the palace and reception hall. The so-called “Versailles of the Middle Ages” is forgotten no more. 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@currentincarmel.com.

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Project: Whole-house renovation on Geist Reservoir

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EXISTING HOME: The owners of this 30-yearold home, located in Feather Cove near Geist, purchased the home blueprint for exclusively for the improvement breathtaking views of Geist Reservoir. “From the moment we first drove up to the house, it had this intangible feeling that you get when you get a hug. It truly felt like home and we could see life taking place here. Looking past the existing cosmetics, we purchased the home with a vision of remodeling the entire home to create a cozy sanctuary for our family to enjoy for years to come.” THE KITCHEN: “The kitchen is the heart of the home and the heart of our family. The two walls separating the kitchen from the living and entertainment spaces took away the joy of cooking for guests.” To open up the kitchen, walls were removed and a support beam was installed to support the second floor. Although the footprint did not change, the new open layout allows for abundant storage and countertop space. The kitchen features two-toned cabinetry, eyecatching granite, an island for prep work and a separate island for seating. MASTER BATH: The original master bath had an over-sized garden tub, small shower and outdated closet system. To add privacy and create a fourth bedroom, the doorway leading into the

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Casey Acres of Westfield is so much more than beautifully designed apartment homes. We offer tons of amenities including a sparkling pool with outdoor pavilion, fitness center & business center. Resident activities will keep you occupied when you do not wish to travel! We are just a few short miles from great shopping, fine dining and much more! Contact us to find out how you can get

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EMS JOB FAIR Noblesville & Fishers

EMS is looking for energetic people to fill full and part time shifts in Fishers and Noblesville area. Open interviews will be held February 9 from 10 am to 2 pm at Sunblest apartments back clubhouse: 12209 Regency Dr., Fishers, IN 46038.

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Downtown Westfield Pizzeria. CALL 765-298-0809 for interview

General Assembly/ Light office work

Position includes assembling and shipping items for eBay, Amazon and a website. Some computer knowledge would be helpful. We need someone to work approximately 30-40 hours/week. Scheduling can be somewhat flexible. Some Saturday hours may be required. We are a small home-based business near Noblesville. A high school Diploma/GED required, some college recommended. This is a unique position that could be a great opportunity for the right person. There is not a lot of personal interaction required. Quality customer service will be necessary via the internet. Please send resume to Maverickadvantage@gmail.com

seeking full-time technician to assist business and residential customers with all aspects of computer support. Send resume with references to jobs@ctcarmel.com

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Residential cleaning company in Fishers is seeking Full time and Part time housecleaners. Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm. Needs reliable transportation, current auto insurance and a great attitude. Please call the Housekeeping Maid Easy office for more information or to apply 317-579-1988 or email lindsey@housekeepingmaideasy.com. Job Posting for Receptionist

Medical office looking for a part-time receptionist. Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00am- 4:00pm. Previous experience is required. Send resume with salary requirements to meridiandermatology@gmail.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

CARPENTERS NEEDED NOW

Simpson Construction Services, LLC, a family owned general contractor, would like to hire skilled construction carpenters. Our company is growing, and we are looking for craftsmen that take pride in their work and want a future with our company. Contact Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

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Delivery Drivers Needed

Marketing Director Needed Rittenhouse Senior living

Immediate Openings for Delivery Drivers We are looking for energetic, detail oriented, delivery drivers with a back ground in customer service. This job can be full or part time. You make your own schedule. Current delivery areas are Carmel, Castleton, Fishers, Westfield, Broad Ripple, Nora and Zionsville. Several shifts available, especially Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Average driver makes $60 to $100 dollars a shift. Please send your resume to Email@ order-in.biz and we will contact you.

Donatello’s Now Hiring

Donatello’s Italian Restaurant, located at 9 W. Main Street in Carmel, is now looking for new employees with restaurant experience. Must be able to work every weekend. Pay starts at $10 an hour. A resume is required to be considered. Send your resumes to donatellositalian@gmail.com.

Exciting marketing position that offers an excellent compensation and benefit package. Prefer someone with experience in AL and memory care marketing on the Northside. Solid team in place, good nursing care, great food, and a clean building makes this community an easy one to market. Medicaid waiver is an option. Please fax your resume to May Ehresman Executive Director Fax: (317) 575-8209

Like to Sew?

Custom drapery and soft furnishings workroom in Carmel is looking for friendly, personable people who like to sew. Sewing experience is necessary and the desire to learn and enjoy is a must. We’ll teach you our methods. Part-time weekday daytime, approximately 20 hour week position in a handy location in Carmel. Ability and willingness to climb a ladder is a needed. Call Mark at Silk Mountain Creations 8151660 to set a time to come by. Please do not drop-in. www.silkmountaincreations.com

Puzzle Answers

If you are interested in an opportunity to make a difference, earn extra income and choose the hours convenient to your life, Clarity Personal Care Services is interested in you. We are the provider of choice for personal services/elder care in the home. Please contact us at applicant@ malkoffandhughes.com.

Jimmy John’s is now hiring

Rockstar delivery drivers and sandwich makers at all Indianapolis area locations. Delivery drivers make an average of $12/hour plus mileage! Flexible hours available. Inquire at 317-578-3920 or jobs@fnfindy.com.

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All ages. All stages. All women. A new destination for women’s healthcare In March 2015, St.Vincent Carmel begins a new era in convenient healthcare access for women at each stage of their unique lives, from adolescence and onward. Women’s lives are a journey. The St.Vincent Carmel Women’s Center will be devoted to helping women take the steps that lead to a healthy destination.

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WomeN’S CeNter GrAND oPeNiNG SAturDAy, MArCH 14 9AM – 2PM Guest speaker rachel Stafford, author of Hands Free Mama; Women’s Center tours; physician panel; free health screenings; pop-up boutiques; beauty bar and more!