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could allow the city to create a secure area that could house Carmel’s City Court, which is currently on the second floor of city hall. The idea could free up additional space in city hall. Brainard also said the city is considering making room for a countywide crime lab instead of having crime labs for each municipality. He said sharing one could allow it to be open for expanded hours and possibly save money.
Prior to beginning his sixth term, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard expressed interest in expanding the city’s police headquarpublic safety ters. Now, he said the idea is gaining traction, with updated architectural drawings revealed. “I’d like to see it constructed at the latest by the summer of 2018,” Brainard said. City officials are talking to the local leaders of Huntington Bank, which has announced plans to relocate from its building next to the current police headquarters to a new space on Range Line Road that formerly housed Walgreens. “We’ve suggested that they speak to us before they list the Dan Moriarity, principal and owner at Studio M, has created updated property,” Brainard said. “We are renderings of the new headquarters. (Photo by Adam Aasen) an interested buyer.” Carmel Police Chief Tim Green said he’s heard No price for that building has been released, and a cost estimate for the renovation/expansion great feedback from the general public since the expansion idea has been publicized. of the police headquarters hasn’t been finalized, “It’ll be much needed additional space to exbut Brainard said it’s a necessity. pand into,” he said. “I think there’s a number of “We do need to expand the police station,” he people who are familiar with the growth here, said. “It would be more secure, and the city is and know that we always planned on expansion growing. It was constructed when Carmel was one day. Anyone familiar with our operations 25,000 people, and now we’re almost 100,000 knows that we need this additional space. Our people. We’re out of room.” growth has exceeded what many had expected.” Brainard said the headquarters expansion
Carmel settles ‘modest’ lawsuit By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com The City of Carmel has agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination by police officers. Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard update said the amount was so small at $8,000 that it made sense for the city to settle the suit March 8. Carl Cooper, an Indianapolis resident, was driving through Carmel in October 2013 when he was pulled over by police because his vehicle was identified on the national crime database as stolen. Cooper was pulled over at a McDonald’s and
was handcuffed, according to the Dec. 2014 lawsuit. Cooper said multiple officers drew weapons and pointed them at him. Brainard said it wasn’t a case of racial profiling but rather an honest mistake caused by an error in the crime database. The police were able to discover the error while at the fast food restaurant and Cooper was released. Brainard said the officers apologized for the inconvenience and Cooper was sent on his way without any other actions. Brainard said the $8,000 falls under the “modest” amount that City Attorney Doug Haney can offer without needing approval from the Carmel City Council.
Dispatches Ten-digit dialing – Residents in central Indiana’s 317 telephone area code are now encouraged to use all 10 digits of the phone number, including area code, to make local phone calls. This will help ease the transition to mandatory 10-digit dialing for local calls within the 317 area code, which begins in September. ROSA Award nominees sought – The Rotary Club of Carmel is seeking nominations for the annual Rotary Outstanding Service Award, which is annually bestowed upon a non-Rotarian who best demonstrates dedication to the enhancement of Carmel and Clay Township through community service and who has demonstrated the Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self” in the community. Send nominations by May 18 to Brian Poindexter at brian@ brianpoindexter.com or Brian Poindexter, PO Box 545, Carmel IN 46082. GOP Breakfast Club – The Hamilton Co. GOP will hold its March Breakfast Club meeting at 7:30 a.m. March 30 at The Bridgewater Club, 3535 E. 116th St. U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks will be the guest speaker. Cost is $20 at the door. Memberships can be purchased for $150 and include 12 breakfasts. RSVP online at www. HamiltonCountyGOP.org. TechHOUNDS receive award – Carmel High School TechHOUNDS recently received the 2016 Tippecanoe District Chairman’s Award. This is the most prestigious award in FIRST Robotics. This selection automatically advances the team to the district championship, where they will compete in hopes of advancing to the FIRST International Championship. CHS radio program honored – The Indiana Association of School Broadcasters named Carmel High School’s radio station, WHJE, the 2016 Radio Program of the Year. This is the fifth time in 10 years WHJE has received this honor. Student pages – State Sen. Mike Delph (RCarmel) recently welcomed the following Carmel students to the Statehouse as student pages: Samantha Bischof, Donnovan Duffy, Gracie Fisher, Trevor King, Kaitlyn Mathew, Akshar Patel, Joseph Philleo, Spencer Prine, Sarah Warf and Wyatt Williamson. State Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) welcomed Hannah Doran as a page and State Sen. Scott Schneider (R-Indianapolis) hosted Sam Booth.
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With West Park coming up on 15 years of age, Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation is seeking input on its future. CCPR held a public workshop March 22 development to discuss the master plan for the city’s only park west of Meridian Street. “Part of this plan is to take a look at what we have in the park today that needs to be updated and replaced and repaired,” CCPR Chief Operating Officer Michael Klitzing said. Attendees at the meeting discussed local and global trends in park systems to better understand what West Park users would like to see. Guest speaker Neelay Bhatt, an international parks management consultant and Carmel resident, spoke on numerous international trends in parks as well as how the changing demographics in Carmel will impact the needs of West Park. “The reality is that places don’t make people, people make a place,” Bhatt said. “So we’re looking at different people to see the demographics to give a sense of where and what the demographics of the audience is now.” During a public survey held at the meeting, Bhatt suggested numerous amenities seen at
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Mayor: Roundabout design not to blame for fatal wreck
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On March 17, a 39-year-old Carmel resident died after crashing a vehicle into a concrete barrier in the middle transportation of a roundabout. Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said the design of the roundabout isn’t to blame and that alcohol is the likely cause of the crash. “The roundabout had nothing to do with it,” he said. “We should have the toxicology report back soon, but paraphernalia was found in the vehicle as well as evidence of alcohol use. The motorist was exceeding the speed limit by a large amount.” The driver was identified as Lambert Doll. Police said he was heading south on Westfield Boulevard near the county border when he failed to negotiate the roundabout at 96th Street and collided shortly after 10:30 p.m. March 17. He was taken to St.Vincent Hospital where he died. Brainard said it’s very sad that the motorist
died, but he noted that head-on collisions with other drivers are more likely with a traffic light as opposed to a roundabout. “It’s really unfortunate that this happened,” he said. “Unfortunately you can’t make intersections completely accident-proof, especially when speeding and alcohol are involved.” When asked about paying for roundabout repairs, he said that’s usually handled through a motorist’s insurance company. In instances where a driver doesn’t have insurance, Carmel has sought restitution for roundabout damages. On Nov. 2, Sangyong Lee crashed a Toyota Sienna minivan at the roundabout at Fourth Avenue Southwest and West Main Street. Lee hit a fountain in the middle of the roundabout, just outside the Carmel Arts & Design District archways and fled on foot. Lee’s blood-alcohol reading was 0.05, below the legal limit, a news release said. In late February, Lee agreed to a plea deal of four days in the Hamilton Co. Jail, 176 days probation and restitution to the city of $17,753 in 90 days.
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Agricultural roots – The Carmel Clay Historical Society presents Agricultural Roots at 2 p.m. on April 9 at the Carmel Clay Public Library, 55 4th Ave. SE Hear about Carmel’s farming roots and the most innovative agricultural techniques and nationally recognized livestock of the time.
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City council plans to fix $200K accounting error By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Newly elected Clerk-Treasurer Christine Pauley said her team has discovered a $200,000 accounting error finances made during her predecessor’s tenure. At the March 21 meeting of the Carmel City Council, Councilor Sue Finkam introduced a proposal to correct the unusual mistake. During the last budget, the council approved $2.5 million for the Carmel Center for the Performing Arts, Pauley which includes The Palladium. The City Council also approved $200,000 for the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. But a member of the clerk-treasurer’s office entered a wrong amount into the computer software, causing the $200,000 to be covered through the Center for the Performing Arts fund, thus shorting the Center $200,000. The mistake was made under the watch of
previous Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray, who served nearly 20 years in office before losing in the May election to Pauley. The new staff caught the mistake while going through regular claims documents. City Council President Ron Carter noted, “It’s an honest mistake,” but he took time to praise Pauley’s office for catching the error. “I think the work that the current clerk-treasurer’s office is doing is outstanding,” he said. “I’m very pleased with the way things are working out with her office.” The council attempted a vote to fix the accounting Carter error at the March 21 meeting, but Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said since it was technically a budget appropriation, the proposal would need a public hearing, which requires public notice ahead of time. The matter was tabled for a later meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting has been canceled because of spring break.
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Divorce - What to Expect: Making a Workable Custodial and Parenting Time Arrangement Child Custody is actually two separate concepts; legal and physical custody of the children have different definitions and applications. Legal custody refers to the authority to make decisions on ongoing medical, educational, and religious issues surrounding the children. Joint legal custody allows for both parents to have input into these significant decisions and prohibits one parent from making these decisions without the consultation from the other. In cases where, the parents are able to communicate and cooperate with one another on such matters, joint legal custody is a typical agreement or order. However, if the parents are unable to discuss these discussions in a reasonable and consistent manner, the Court may issue an order awarding one parent this authority, referred to as “sole” legal custody. The legal custody order does not automatically affect the physical custody/parenting time order. Physical custody refers to the primary residence of the children, subject to the parenting time of the other parent, which can be as much as an fifty percent or what is referred to a “shared” physical custody. So long as a parenting time schedule is in the best interest of the children, parents may create a unique schedule which satisfies the needs of their children and each other and allows for both structure and flexibility. If the parties are unable to agree, the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines provides a minimum parenting time schedule that gradually increases from the time of a child’s birth up until the child is three (3) years of age whereby parenting time occurs every other weekend, alternating holidays, with extended periods of parenting time during summer vacation. While the Guidelines represent a minimum amount of reasonable parenting time to be afforded to the non-custodial parent, many Indiana Courts commonly award an involved, non-custodial parent parenting time in excess of the schedule provided in the Guidelines, so again, an agreement that takes into account all facets of the parents’ schedules and the children’s needs is preferable.
If you and your child’s parent do not have regular or typical work schedules, creating a schedule tailored to meet your specific needs will likely better serve your family than would the “default” schedule under the Guidelines. Should parents request court intervention to determine a parenting time schedule, parties would be well advised to keep in mind that judges will only be as knowledgeable about the details of your daily schedules based upon the evidence presented at trial as time permits. Therefore, there are a number of benefits to reaching an out of court agreement, including but not limited to, keeping work-related child care expenses low and allowing for added flexibility for holiday traditions or family vacations. When parties are able to communicate and cooperate on these matters it is a win-win for all involved. We recognize that such is not always possible. In the event you are unable to reach an agreement and you must litigate the issue, Indiana Courts consider a number of factors in determining an appropriate custodial and parenting time arrangement. Factors considered in determining what may be in the child’s best interest with respect to physical custody include: which parent has served as the primary caregiver; the child’s age and sex; the wishes of the child and the parties; the child’s relationship with each parent, siblings, and others; the child’s adjustment to their home, school, and community, the mental and physical health of all involved; among other various considerations. At Hollingsworth & Zivitz, P.C., our team has the experience, the understanding, and the compassion to assist with your family law needs. If you have questions or concerns regarding divorce, custody, support, or any other family law concerns contact our firm at 317.DIVORCE or visit our website at www.hzlegal.com.
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Time helps author complete book By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Mike Hansen first started about writing his book’s main character, Don Lemon, a man going through a mid-life crisis, reading several years ago. But the 35-year-old Carmel resident then discovered he was too young at the time to appreciate what his character was going through. “I sat down and quickly wrote the first three or four Hansen chapters and then walked away from it,” Hansen said. “I don’t think I was ready for the subject matter I was writing about. At the time I was 27 and hadn’t had any children yet and only been married a few years. In 2013, I found the document sitting in my computer and took a look at it. By then I had two children, been married a few more years, so I think I was more ready to explore the process of life.” The debut novel, “When Life Hands You A Lemon” was published in fall 2015 by French Press Bookworks. Hansen will hold a book signing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 1 at Barnes & Noble, 17090 Mercantile Blvd., Stony Creek
Marketplace, Noblesville. “He’s stuck in a dead-end job, and he’s kind of bored with himself,” Hansen said. “He’s abducted and forced to face his life and his choices.” Hansen does marketing work. He “When Life Hands You a has lived in Lemon” by Mike Hansen is Carmel for six available through Amazon. years but is com. (Submitted photo) originally from a suburb of Chicago. He graduated from Purdue in 2003 with a double major of creative writing and film studies. Hansen uses his wife, Laura, as a sounding board for his writing. “She reads three books a week,” he said. “She’s a crazy reader.” His website is fattyhansen.com, named after a character in the book.
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Richell Vaughn loves to brag about her 4-year-old rescue dog named Sir Jeffrey. But when she tells her friends about pets the new member of her family — which she adopted in June, the family’s first pet — she inevitably gets the same reaction. “People are always saying, ‘You have a pit bull?’” she said. “And then they tell us about some horror stories that they heard. Every time. But we tell people that he’s very gentle and well-trained. He’s a perfect dog. We couldn’t ask for a better dog.” March is Pit Bull Education month, and the Humane Society for Hamilton Co. is hosting its annual Parade-a-Bull event, a dog-walking parade around the Monon Community Center with vendors, food, pet photos, prizes and discounted vaccines and microchipping. The event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 2. Rebecca Stevens, executive director of HSHC, said the event is a good chance to dispel some misconceptions about “bully breeds,” the term used for “bull” breeds such as the
American pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, boxer, Boston terrier or bulldog. Because of their reputation of being dangerously aggressive — that many like Stevens say is unfair — the term “bully breed” is sometimes used inaccurately to describe any aggressive dog. Vaughn said she had misconceptions about pit bulls until a friend of hers in Noblesville discovered a scared, lost, tiny pit bull puppy that wandered into the yard. Years later, Vaughn and her husband met Sir Jeffrey, who had become quite famous on a Facebook page. He was found as a stray that had been hit by a car and spent 18 months at the Humane Society for Hamilton Co. in need of a good home. “We really think he was meant for us,” said Vaughn, a Noblesville resident. Her two children, Courtney, 16 and Zach, 13, adore the dog. Sir Jeffrey loves cuddling up by people’s legs and playing with toys. He’s friendly to strangers and always has a smile. “Even though we still run into ‘breed haters,’ Sir Jeffrey and the four of us are changing minds every day,” she said.
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in administration and supervision and has taught every grade, K-12, before coming to Carmel four years ago. Creekside Middle School’s Jenny Berju has Berju had to prove herself to the SHAPE been named SHAPE America’s Midwest District America board by submitting an apHealth Educaachievement tion Teacher of plication, completing an extensive questionnaire and sending sample the Year and lesson plans. For the national award, nominated for the National Health there were even more expectations. Education Teacher of the Year award. She was required to record herself SHAPE America is the nation’s largest teaching a lesson and be interviewed membership organization of health by former teachers of the year. and physical education professionals. Berju “There are so many amazing teachThe award recognizes outstanding ers out there, so I was shocked and humbled performance in teaching health and motivatwhen I heard,” she said. ing students to choose healthy living for a In the classroom, Berju’s students are aclifetime. tively involved in stations, partner activities “I am a passionate teacher who loves what and group work involving movement. She aims I do, and I couldn’t imagine doing anything to help her students take ownership of their else,” Berju said. health goals and gives them many opportuniWith an emphasis on healthy eating and an active lifestyle, Berju strives to create a teach- ties to work as a team. “Mrs. Berju’s teaching is interactive and she ing environment that is fun yet challenging. makes health interesting,” said Erika White, 12, “I want all my students to enjoy health and a student at Creekside. know it’s something they will use for the rest Berju will be recognized in April at the Naof their lives, even teaching family and friends tional Convention & Expo in Minneapolis, Minn., these same habits,” she said. with The National Health Education Teacher of Berju is a graduate of Butler University the Year award recipient announced April 8. with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and Ball State University with a master’s
Obituary: Rebecca Lee Rebecca Lee, 75, Carmel (formerly of South Mississippi) died March 12 at St.Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. She was born Aug. 18, 1940, to James and Lizzie (Baker) Martin in Picayune, Miss. Rebecca married William P. Lee, Sr. Aug. 24, 1957, and he survives. She is also survived by her children, John B. Lee, Katrina M. (Michael) Jenkins, Francis M. (Kathryn) Mutchler-Lee and Terry P. (Angela) Lee; her sister, Katherine Tillman; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and Lee nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, William P Lee, Jr.; and brother, James M. Martin, Jr. Rebecca worked as a bookkeeper most of her life and volunteered in that capacity quite often. She also enjoyed serving as the record keeper for the many bowling leagues in which she participated. She bowled with Bill in couples leagues and individually all her adult life. In 2004, Rebecca won the Indiana State Senior Women's bowling tournament and went on to Nationals in Las Vegas. Memorial contributions may be made to Student Impact of Westfield, PO Box 526, Westfield, IN 46074. Condolences: www.randallroberts.com
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Hedges helping lead FC Dallas By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Matt Hedges has used a soccer ball-sized chip on his shoulder for motivation. “My whole career I achievement feel like a lot people have doubted me and told me to my face they don’t think I can succeed,” said Hedges, who is in his fifth season for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer. “There were coaches when I was playing club that told me I would never play in college. It’s something that has stuck with me my whole life and makes me want to prove people wrong.” Hedges, who didn’t play varsity full time until his senior year at Carmel High School, saw some action on Carmel’s 2006 undefeated state champion team as a junior. He played three seasons for Butler University before transferring for his senior season to North Carolina. Hedges started on the Tar Heels’ 2011 NCCA championship squad. Hedges, whose team opened the regular season March 6, is coming off a career year, being named to the 2015 MLS Best XI in November. Ten of the 11, including Hedges, were named for the first time. Hedges made his first appearance with the
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Friends circle 91 roundabouts By Ann Marie Shambaugh annmarie@youarecurrent.com Kevin Patterson and Garrett Brooks are both young businessmen who love living in Carmel. They transportation recently decided to pay homage to their city by exploring one of its best-known features: driving around 91 roundabouts in a single morning. The friends mapped out a route starting in the southwest corner of Carmel and circled their way across the city, completing the final roundabout at 96th Street Shelborne Road, near where they began. “(We still) loved the roundabouts at the end,” Brooks said. “We were very carsick from driving in that many circles though.” Patterson and Brooks traveled roundabouts of all types, including some suited for pedestrians in the Village of West Clay, where they traveled by hover board and others that seemed to lead to nowhere. “When we started looking for one of them in particular, it got tricky,” Patterson said. “When we finally found it tucked away north off of 96th Street, just beyond the Hyundai dealership, it was so funny because it didn’t
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Breast cancer diagnosis motivates team to be among top Komen fundraisers year after year By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com In 1993, Ann Davis and her three daughters decided to sign up for a little event to help raise money to fight breast cancer because they were looking for cover story something fun to do. More than two decades later, the Susan G. Komen Central Indiana Race for the Cure has grown to become one of the largest annual fundraisers in the state, with organizers expecting 15,000 participants at this year’s event, set for April 16 in downtown Indianapolis. For Davis and her family, fixtures at the event, the cause quickly became personal when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996. The race hasn’t been the same for her since. “It’s quite rewarding, and it just warms your heart to see that many people that care,” said Davis, 74, a longtime Carmel resident and former deputy clerk-treasurer for the City of Carmel. “The first time (at the event) after I’d had my surgery, there were maybe 100 (people) that were survivors, and now there’s thousands. It’s like, yep, that money does work.” Now in its 25th year, the Central Indiana race has led to grants of more than $18 million for local breast health programs, with more than $23 million going toward research at Indiana institutions. Funds raised through the race help pay for screenings, treatment, education and survivor support for local women and men battling breast cancer.
A shocking diagnosis Davis said she was shocked when she learned she had breast cancer, as no one else in the family had ever been diagnosed with the disease. Doctors found an unexpected invasive tumor during a mastectomy to remove a noninvasive one. Kelly Meyer, Davis’ daughter and a first grade teacher at Mohawk Trails Elementary,
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THE 25th ANNUAL SUSAN G. KOMEN CENTRAL INDIANA RACE FOR THE CURE When: April 16 Where: Military Park, 601 W. New York St., Indianapolis Cost: $25 for breast cancer survivors, $30 for participants, plus $6 for timed entries. Children may register for $12.50. Race day timeline: • 7 to 8:30 a.m. – Registration • 7:15 a.m. – Survivors meet at the Survivors’ Tent • 7:30 to 8:40 a.m. – Pink Parade of Survivors • 8:40 a.m. – Kids’ Dash and aerobic warm-up/Zumba • 9 a.m. – Competitive 5K run start • 9:10 a.m. – Participant 5K run/walk start • 9:20 a.m. – One-mile family walk start More info: Visit www.komencentralindiana. org/race to learn more or register.
(Above) One of the earliest Faithful Friends teams gathers at a Race for the Cure in the mid-1990s. (Right) Ann Davis, second from left, and her daughters, Kelly Meyer, Molly Hays and Kathy Farrow have been participating in the Race for the Cure for 22 years. (Submitted photos)
remembers taking her mom to her chemotherapy treatments and the emotional toll it had on both of them. “It was awful, just watching her lose her hair and not knowing what was happening,” Meyer said, “but she was so strong and stayed so positive.” Those experiences ignited Meyer’s commitment to the cause, and the Carmel resident’s Race for the Cure team has grown to become one of the largest and top fundraising teams year after year. Faithful Friends topped out at nearly 170 participants in 2001 and raised almost $50,000 in its best fundraising year, 2012. “I’ve never been one to feel comfortable asking people for donations, but it’s kind of an addiction once you start,” Meyer, 48, said. This year the team’s goal is $20,000, as some of her top fundraisers from past years have branched off to start their own teams. Faithful Friends has raised more than $290,000 in 22 years.
Every minute, someone in the world dies of breast cancer
Above and beyond Davis, Meyer, and her sisters – Kathy Farrow, 49, of Carmel, and Molly Hays, 44, of Westfield – haven’t missed a Race for the Cure since they began participating 22 years ago. Molly walked one year while pregnant with twins, and Davis completed the event between chemo treatments. The women refuse to let spring break – or anything else – get in the way of their annual tradition. “There’s been a few years when numbers are down because of Carmel spring break, so
13 million breast cancer deaths are predicted around the world in the next 25 years
that pretty much wipes out my whole team,” said Meyer, who recruits heavily from her school. “My husband was nice enough to fly home early because we didn’t want to miss the race.” In recent years, Meyer and Davis have gone above and beyond their regular commitment by clearing their schedules the Thursday and Friday before the race to volunteer, passing out T-shirts and doing other tasks to prepare for the big event. They stay in a hotel downtown the night before the race and celebrate with a team luncheon at Arni’s when it’s done. Even though volunteering and fundraising are a lot of hard work – and she could have lost her life to a disease that kills women every day – Davis said everything that’s happened in the last 22 years has been worth it. “I wouldn’t change anything that’s happened to me. I hope it’s made me a better person. I hope it’s made me more involved,” Davis said. “(The Komen organization) is a family. Everybody cares about everybody else.”
Five-year relative survival rate for women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in 1980
Five-year relative survival rate for women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in 2016 Source: Susan G. Komen Central Indiana
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‘Trump Sisters’ mean business
You might have heard about Diamond and Silk, former Democrats that have wholeheartedly jumped aboard the “Trump Train.” Theirs is no gimmicky play, either. The African-American sisters hailing from Fayetteville, N.C., have a series of online videos for your viewing consumption and consideration (the link for one such production, this one a Fox interview from last week, is https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=_PT3cQ0rTx4). When you sense the zeal with which they speak, it’s not a fabrication, no puff, no comedy. They are as passionate about getting off “the Democrat Plantation” as they are standing tall – and maybe a tad loud - for the Republican billionaire candidate for president. They take shots at the Clintons, much of it rooted in the past. There is, to say the least, an element of fun in their delivery, but it’s also highly thought provoking. On www.diamondandsilkinc.com, you will find a Ditch and Switch page, which states, among other things, this: “DITCH the Democrat Party and SWITCH to Republican Party to vote for Mr. Donald J. Trump in the primaries. Look below to see if your state is a Closed or Open primary voting state.” They have become bona fide political activists, and, yes, they are gut-level serious in their delivery. Listen to their message and see if, to you, it is as rooted in good sense as it is to us. Granted, they are imploring folks to get out and vote for their candidate, but voting for anyone is better than not voting at all. As we’ve stated previously, voting is a right and a responsibility, and it needs to be accorded the seriousness it deserves … yes, even if Diamond and Silk make you chuckle. The message is clear. 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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In his 1959 memoir, “Groucho and Me,” famed comedian and commentator Groucho Marx defended his desire to resign from a prominent Hollywood social club: Please accept my resignation. I don’t want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member. Entertainment industry reporters first attributed the quote to Marx in a rift with the famed Friar’s Club. Then for decades, Marx and his children both confirmed and denied how and to whom Marx directed his ire (perhaps to protect the guilty as much as the innocent). We humans don’t like to be excluded from the club. It doesn’t really matter what the club does or what benefits it might offer – if there is a door, and we are on the wrong side of it our collective blood pressure rises. Airports, vineyards, swimming pools and men’s razor companies have all exploited our need to be “in” when designing their marketing effort. A shaving “club” must be better than
buying a razor the old way… right? There must be some special benefit – it is a “club” after all. And, airlines have their own strategy. For $50 or so per flight, per day, we can access the storied halls of wealth and power. We can enter the sleek gated doors to find our own place in sanctum sanctorum. While enduring a five-hour layover in sunny Houston airport, a travel partner granted me passage behind the velvet rope. Hosanna! What did I find? Very little. Stale coffee, low quality liquor, dried-out cheese cubes and heavy crowds. The only real advantage may have been to enjoy the longing eyes of the plebeian masses as I exited back to the airport hall to find a working bathroom. Maybe Marx was right. Once you peek behind the gilded door, the magic is gone. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.
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My newly-minted 12-year-old and I were texting back and forth a few days ago about the homework she humor supposedly slid under my door after I’d gone to bed. I, of course, failed to see it (or even step on it) and therefore, was of absolutely no help to her. Eventually she typed, “It’s Gucci. I’ll just ask my teacher.” Confused at her word choice and somewhat miffed that she included not one, but two, crying emoji’s, I randomly asked a couple of students who were just walking into my classroom, “Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘It’s Gucci?’” They surprised me with ear-to-ear grins, like “Wow! Our old fart of a teacher might finally be catching on!” Turns out, “It’s Gucci” means everything is fine, although I’m sure my daughter did not merely wish to inform me she no longer needed assistance. I sensed a definite if-you-were-a-stay-at-home-mom-youwouldn’t-ignore-me vibe. Anyhoo, the following morning, having slept terribly, I announced to a group of juniors, “I am really riding the struggle bus today!” I had learned this euphemism last year in the halls and so sought to not only relay my fatigue but also connect on their level. “Um, Mrs. Wilson? We don’t really say that anymore.” Argh! There goes my street cred. I simply can’t get it right. When I don’t understand I seem stupid, and on the rare occasion when I do, I still seem stupid. It’s a catch-22, like the swearing crisis I experienced in 2003. If I dropped the F-bomb in front of my 3-year-old after an unfortunate potty-training incident, I risked receiving a call from Sister Mary Jo at PRE. If I didn’t, if I somehow miraculously refrained from releasing the cussword Kraken as I Silkwooded the entire bathroom, I’d go insane from bottled-up frustration. The point is, that despite having kids at home and teaching high schoolers, I can no longer keep up with today’s youth speak. Alas, I must accept and use the language I know and love, and not worry about impressing teenagers. If they think I’m weird, so what? It’s Gucci. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.
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these are very thin socks.” “Whatever you say, Mr. Wolfsie. Please grab one of the blue gowns off that hook on the President Obama’s annual physical indidoor … if you can reach it.” cated he had grown over an inch since taking When I got home, I asked my wife how tall office. His doctor said there was humor no explanation for this. The Dem- she thought I was. “Well, let’s see, when I’m in heels, I’m taller than you, and I’m 5’ 7,” so ocrats credited Obamacare. I guess I’d say you are 5’ 8.” And you’re just I recently needed a brain scan. After examabout as adorable as can be.” ining my head, the nurse told me they didn’t “But when we got find anything. (They I have to admit that either I’m a married, I told you I was need to find a better pathological liar and need some 5’ 10.” Why didn’t you way of presenting that expensive counseling, or I am — and challenge me? information.) this is tough to admit — shrinking. “I figured you rounded I was weighed and it up from 5’ 7”. Same thing with your math had my height measured. My father was six SATs.” feet and my mother was barely five. I asI have to admit that either I’m a pathologisumed I was right in the middle, at 5’ 10.” I cal liar and need some expensive counseling, never did well in math. For almost 55 years, I always listed myself as 5’ 10.” If I gained a few or I am — and this is tough to admit — shrinking. It’s going to depend on which one is covpounds, I just told myself I’d grown taller. I ered by Medicare. found this easier than cutting back on pie. ( See the full column at www.currentinThe nurse reviewed the stats: “Blood preswestfield.com) sure, 123 over 80; height 5’ 8” and weight 170. Very good, Mr. Wolfsie, please step over here and… “Whoa! How tall did you say I was?” Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at “That would be 5 feet, 8 inches – in your wolfsie@aol.com. socks, of course.” “No, I’m 5’ 10,” okay? And second of all,
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Rock the Cradle to return for third year By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Expecting and new parents will have a chance to celebrate 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 14 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. Rock the Cradle will return for its third annual family fun complimentary event with shopping, contests, a fashion show and more to those with new little ones or babies on the way. Jenn Kampmeier, founder of the event, said there will be approximately 70 vendors at the event. “It’s basically our mission to empower parents on fitness, nutrition and wellness while shopping and celebrating in a whimsical atmosphere,” she said. Although entry is complimentary, there will be charges at the various vendors and food trucks at the event. Some vendors include diaper and stroller companies, national and local companies, as well as booths on health and wellness. Contests include the daddy-a-thon, where dads and partners of expecting and new moms will compete in an obstacle course. The dads or partners must perform certain skills and whoever wins receives a prize valued more than $400. Previous winners in years past have been awarded car seats or strollers. There will be a show to offer tips and techniques for organizing the kid’s room, a pickle and ice cream bar sponsored by Oberweiss,
Dads compete to win in baby-themed obstacles at a previous Rock the Cradle event. (Submitted photo)
“mocktails” and a cupcake bar. “The biggest thing is we normally have a very large line of 150 to 200 people waiting. The first 25 moms will receive a swaddle bag,” Kempmeier said. “This is filled with items and products from national and local companies for the babies.” A 2-D ultrasound is available at the event for those who pre-register for $44.99. To register for the daddy-a-thon, 2-D ultrasound or to learn more, visit facebook.com/Indyfamilyfest.
Carmel woman’s plays to be in DivaFest By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com DivaFest, the sixth annual women’s playwriting festival, will take place over the two weekends during April 1-10 and event will consist of eight plays to be shown at the Indyfringe Basille Theatre and the Indy Eleven Theatre. Carmel’s Enid Cokinos has not one, but two of the eight plays accepted into DivaFest. “Fairy Godmother and Associates” and “Now and Then” will both be shown. “Fairy godmother is losing business because of internet dating sites and what is she going to do to make sure she stays in business?” Cokinos said of her play. Cokinos’s first play, “Sweet Virginia,” was submitted and accepted into Indyfringe/Indiana Writers Center Short Play Festival in 2015. “I submitted ‘Fairy Godmother and Associates’ to a festival in another state and it was not accepted, so I took an advanced playwright class and decided to continue
working on it and building it into a one act play,” Cokinos said. The second play, “Now and Then,” is 10-15 minutes. “‘Now and Then’ is about a modern day business woman. She’s under a lot of stress with work and 24/7 technology, she’s at a conference to give a speech and she’s confronted by another woman who helps her see life differently,” Cokinos said. Tickets for specific plays or a package purchase are available at indyfringe.org or by calling 522-8099. In addition to presenting her plays, Cokinos is working on a novel as well as other projects. “I have a script for an animated movie which is what prompted me to take the playwriting class in the beginning to understand that whole process a little better,” she said. “My goal is to submit my script for the animated movie. I might take another playwriting class, but right now I want my focus to be on my novel.” For more on DivaFest see page 24.
Correction – In the March 22 edition of Night and Day, the Daughters of R&B concert date was listed as March 13. The concert at The Warehouse in Carmel is on May 13. ‘In The Mood’ at the Palladium – Now in its 22nd season, “In The Mood” is a phenomenon among touring shows. With performances all across the U.S. and around the world, including two, sold-out tours of Australia, this show is a celebration of American popular music. The show will be at the Palladium in Carmel April 3. The timeless melodies and rhythms of the big band era such as “Tuxedo Junction,” “Sing, Sing, Sing,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” and of course, “In the Mood” then culminating with a stirring salute to our Veterans will have the audience cheering for more. A show for kids from 8 to 98 – bring the whole family. For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org. Singing Hoosiers – The Singing Hoosiers will perform at the Palladium in Carmel at 8 p.m. April 15. The Indiana University Singing Hoosiers have a long and storied tradition of excellence in the contemporary vocal arts, performing popular contemporary vocal music ranging from The Great American Songbook, jazz and Broadway to the hits of today. Dazzling choreography and a fun, energetic and entertaining program that appeals to all audiences, and all ages are a part of a Singing Hoosier performance. The ensemble averages 85 student singers and instrumentalists from the IU Jacobs School of Music as well as students from throughout the university. For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org. Carmel Symphony League to host Annual Spring Luncheon – The Carmel Symphony League will host the Annual Spring Luncheon April 12 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. Social hour will begin at 11 a.m. with the luncheon beginning promptly at 11:45 a.m. Proceeds of the momentous occasion will benefit the CSO Education Program, which works to foster the musical talent of our local young artists. Appearances by special musical guests will highlight luncheon with silent auction items on display as well. Featured silent auction bid item includes a dinner with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra Maestro, David Bowden. RSVP by April 5 to info@carmelsymphony.org.
Enid Cokinos has two plays in Diva Fest. (Submitted photo)
Antiques Road Show – Antiques Roadshow, PBS’s most-watched, ongoing series, and a production of WGBH Boston, visits Indianapolis as part of a six-city 2016 summer tour. Roadshow and WFYI will host an all-day appraisal event July 9. To enter the drawing for free tickets to the Indianapolis Antiques Roadshow event, and to see complete application rules, go to pbs.org/ roadshowtickets. For more, call toll-free, 888762-3749. Deadline for applications is April 28 at 11:59pm PST.
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Nickel Plate Arts Showcase: #loveHC • What do Instagram, Hamilton Co., and crowdsourcing have in common? #loveHC at Nickel Plate Arts, of course! This exhibit fills the walls of the Stephenson House with pictures of all the things we love in Hamilton Co., including sights, people, foods, and more. Instagram users, both professionals and amateurs, tagged and submitted their images. Get in on the visual conversation at the exhibit through various writing or coloring activities there! There will be an opportunity to win a prize pack, and postcards are available for purchase. This is the LAST day the exhibit will be on display. • March 31 • Free • Nickel Plate Arts Campus: 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • 317-4523690 • 9www.nickelplatearts.org
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The Naked Truth Exhibit • The Hamilton County Artists’ Association is presenting an exhibit showcasing the talents of their artists’ figurative and interpretive skills in relation to naked truth. Themes might include history, politics, art, or whatever else the artist is inspired by! The exhibit is open to the public and welcomes visitors. • March 31 - April 29, Thurs.-Sat. • Free • Hamilton Co. Artists' Association: 195 S. Fifth St., Noblesville • 317-776-2278 • www.nickelplatearts.org/event/ the-naked-truth-exhibit “Bird IN Hand” Art Exhibit • Callfriday ing all bird lovers! The Art IN Hand Gallery presents a special exhibition of bird-related artwork for a limited time. “Bird IN Hand” will feature a unique reception on the opening night, joined by guest speak Charity Rausch, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Noblesville. There will also be an opportunity to meet artists and enjoy light refreshments. • April 1-May 4. April 1 opening reception is from 5-8 p.m. • Free • 6443 Hunters Green Court, Indianapolis • 317-797-5278 Main Street Productions/Westfield Playhouse present: Nightingale • In honor of Indiana’s Bicentennial Year, Main Street Productions/The Westfield Playhouse are presenting a year’s worth of Hoosier plays and playwrights. This month, see Nightingale, a drama by Don Nigro about a university professor in Indiana faced with lies and betrayal. According to Director Kristen Wilson, “This play asks how can we trust other people or be certain of anything.” • April 1-17 on
Fri.-Sun. at varying times • Main Street Productions/Westfield Playhouse: 1836 S.R. 32 W., Westfield • 317-776-2558 • www.westfieldplayhouse.org Creating Indiana Together • Art is a key piece of history to both individuals and our state alike. During the Creating Indiana Together exhibition, take part in celebrating collaborative efforts among artists as we inspire each other to think and grow in new ways. Featured pieces include a range of mediums emphasizing art’s influence in Indiana. • April 13, Wed.-Sat. • Free • Nickel Plate Arts Campus: 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • 317-452-3690 • www.nickelplatearts.org/event/ creating-indiana-together Quilters Guild Meeting • Members and guests are welcome to attend the Quilters Guild of Indianapolis north side satellite location meeting to hear from Carol Henke as she presents Quilt Enhancements and Embellishments. Attendees are encouraged to wear green, as that is the designated color of the month. This organization is a non-profit group open to anyone interested in quilting, with various other activities offered throughout the year. • April 1 at 1 p.m. • Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 1605 E. 106th St., Indianapolis • 317-490-0031 • www.quiltguildindy.net Forest Park Caboose Train • Take an educational and entertaining train ride through the park! Historic cabooses begin running this month between Forest Park and Downtown Noblesville. Plan for the ride to last approximately twenty minutes. • April 2, 3, 9, and 10. Begins after noon. • Forest Park/Downtown Noblesville: 725 Park Dr., Noblesville • $8 • 317-773-6000 • www.itm.org/ events/caboose-open-air-car-rides
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Parade a Bull • Join the Humane Society for Hamilton Co. to celebrate everything about the “bully breed.” Kicking off the event is a parade of solidarity along the Monon, followed by other exciting opportunities with some pitbulls. Anyone is welcome to bring their own dog, as long as it is kept on a leash at all times, is well mannered, and is up to date on its rabies vaccine. • April 2 from 12-3 p.m. • Monon Community Center & The Waterpark at Central Park: 1235 Central Park Dr. E., Carmel • Free • 317-773-4974 • www.hamiltonhumane.com/news-events/parade-a-bull
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J. Razzo′s 2 is a comfortable Italian restaurant in the growing community of Westfield, and it is a branch off of the original J. Razzo’s. Traditional cuisine is featured on the menu with affordable prices and high-quality ingredients, and many sauces, dressings, pastas and breads are made fresh daily in the kitchen. Enjoy friendly service, and take advantage of the full bar within the establishment. Type of Food: Traditional Italian meals Food Recommendation: Seafood Fettuccine Reservations: Optional
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The best broccoli parmesan soup Commentary by Ceci Martinez This is a mouth-watering recipe! This flavorful and vibrant Broccoli Parmesan Soup is a bowl of pure, creamy comfort! Notes: A pinch of baking soda is a good trick for cooking broccoli; it raises the pH softening vegetable fiber so simmering time is much shorter. Serves: 6 Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup), 4 medium stalks celery, finely diced (about 1 cup), 2 medium cloves garlic, minced, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 cups milk, 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock, plus more if necessary, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 12 cups broccoli florets, stems, and stalks cut into 1-inch pieces, 3 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, salt and freshly ground black pepper, croutons Directions: Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and garlic and cook, stirring, until vegetables are softened but not browned, about 5 minutes (reduce heat if butter begins to brown). Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until all the flour is absorbed, about 30 seconds. Stirring constantly, slowly pour in the milk, followed
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Those 21 and older living on Indy’s north side or in Hamilton Co. now have a closer refuge than the bar lounges cocktails placed downtown. The Idyll Lounge, at 8487 Union Chapel Rd., opened about three weeks ago. Natalie Nierman, general manager, said the lounge is ideal for those finishing dinner and wanting to stay out a little longer. Although food is sold at the bar, there are only eight small plates including surf and turf, guacamole, lobster rolls and more. “It’s a high end cocktail lounge. We felt like the north side of Indianapolis needed something like this because they really don’t have it,” Nierman said. “We’re focused on having a really great guest experience. In other words, our staff is going to treat our customers with the utmost respect. We just feel that customer service has gone away in the last handful of years.” The Idyll Lounge offers patio seating, as well as large garage doors that open when the weather allows to encourage fresh air inside the bar. There is no smoking. “We are going to make sure that when people leave, they’re just impressed all the way
The Idyll Lounge is a cocktail lounge targeting those who desire after dinner drinks. (Submitted photo)
around from our food and our drinks to our staff,” Nierman said. “We want to make them want to come back and tell their friends.” The Idyll Lounge encourages private parties, and multiple have been held at the bar since it has opened. “It’s the perfect place for after dinner drinks,” Nierman said. “We have great music, live music and a DJ on some nights.” An acoustic musician will begin performing at 8 p.m. each Thursday beginning in April. The bar is open Monday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more, visit idyll-lounge.com.
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TOTS to present late Melif work By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com In 1975, Leonard Melif wrote “Pornostars At Home” to take a different look at the adult film industry. This year, directheater tor William Wilkison convinced Theatre on the Square, at 627 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, to allow him to direct the play. “The interesting thing about the play is it takes a different look at that industry,” he said. “It’s stripped away the ideas that people have about folks in that industry and it puts a very human face and element on the subject matter.” The play follows four adult film stars invited to one of their co-worker’s 35th birthday party. The play takes place in an apartment and the audience learns the different hopes and dreams about each character. “One of the cool things about it is there’s no nudity, but there is adult subject matter obviously,” Wilkison said. “It is something that’s a part of their lives and the play gets into some detail about what they like about the industry, but also some things that are very tragic about the industry.” The play has a PG-13 rating due to adult themes and language. Although Melif wrote “Pornostars At Home” in 1975, some of the
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DivaFest is designed to showcase the work of Indiana women playwrights. MaryAnne Mathews, a Cartheatre mel resident, gets the opportunity to show her writing and acting skills. Mathews wrote an act of “Mother Ireland” and performs in two acts. April is the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising in which Irish republicans attempted to establish an independent Ireland. “The parts women played in these struggles have only recently come to light,” Mathews said of the three acts. “Women’s stories always seem to be lost in recounting history, and we wanted to portray the amazing bravery and heartfelt dilemmas of some of these women.” “Mother Ireland” will be performed at the Indy Fringe Basile Theatre, 719 East St. Clair St., 9 p.m. April 1, at 6 p.m. April 3, and at 4:30 p.m. April 9. The play is part of DivaFest, which runs from April 1 through April 10. Kate Duffy Sim, an Indianapolis resident, wrote two acts. Duffy Sim’s daughter, Carmel resident Shari Grinnell, is playing her daughter in the first act. Mathews, who has performed with Carmel
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Community Players and Carmel Theatre Company, volunteers at Conner Prairie as a living history interpreter. Mathews wrote a play, “Mrs. President: A Visit with Mary Todd Lincoln.” Mathews, a retired teacher, portrays Lincoln’s wife at different ages. “My son calls me the busiest retired person he knows because I’m doing a lot of things,” Mathews said. Her husband, Garrett, is a former Evansville Courier & Press columnist who has written several books and plays. Tickets are $12 for “Mother Ireland.” For tickets, visit indyfringe.org.
SFJAZZ brings ‘Michael’ to Carmel By Jay Harvey • news@currentincarmel.com Founded in 2004 by saxophonist Joshua Redman in San Francisco, the SFJAZZ Collective has honored a series of jazz music giants with new arrangements of their compositions, preserved on CD and shared with national audiences through touring. The pattern was broken in 2011 and 2012, with recordings and a tour focusing on Stevie Wonder. The artistic direction of the group thus branched out into pop music, showing The octet will perform at the Palladium on April there was a legitimate jazz approach to such 8. (Submitted photo by Jay Blakesberga) songs as “Sir Duke” and “Superstition.” The octet brought that show to the Center for the Collective touts the musical validity of — and Performing Arts, proving its point definitively. their personal love for — songs like “Working A further departure from a purist concenDay and Night” and “Don’t Stop Till You Get tration brings the band back to the Palladium Enough.” April 8, the night after a concert at Purdue’s Members appearing here are Matt Penman, Loeb Playhouse. This bass; Obed Calvaire, SFJAZZ Collective plays the drums; David Sanchez, time, the ensemble features its arrangements tenor sax; Miguel Zemusic of Michael Jackson of songs by Gary native non, alto sax; Avishai When: 8 p.m. April 8 Michael Jackson. WithCohen, trumpet; Robin Where: Palladium at Center for the Perout the Jackson vocals Eubanks, trombone; forming Arts and dance production, Warren Wolf, vibraTickets: $45-$95 (students, $15); the venture may seem phone; and Edward www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org like a stretch, but the Simon, piano.
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Where’s Amy? ‘Where’s Amy?’ is a photo column by Amy Pauszek, a society girl and film producer and partner with Ever Film Productions, LLC. She may be reached at aepaws1@comcast.net.
‘Where’s Amy?’ meets the Newsies Newsies Sky Flaherty, Iain Young and Michael Damaski. (Photos by Amy Pauszek for Current Publishing LLC. Copyright 2016. All Rights Reserved.)
Carmel’s own Becca Peterson took “Where’s Amy?” on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the set of “Newsies” … and yes, those newspapers are not made of paper they are ceramic props.
I had an exclusive “Newsies” behind the scenes photo session for Current with Carmel native Becca Peterson and a few of her amazing Broadway cast members. Peterson said it was an honor to come back home to perform instead of being in the audience. She said that the performances are demanding and intense but worth every minute when cheers from delighted audiences fill the air. Yep, Disney’s “Newsies” Broadway smash hit musical was sold out on opening night, and the excited audience cheered as the cast danced, leaped and sang the night away. I even learned a few newspaper tricks back stage from “Newsies” Sky Flaherty, Iain Young and Michael Damaski. “Newsies” is thrilling, full-on energy, and everyone who attended was grinning from ear to ear. Be sure to check out the 2016-2017 #BroadwayIndy season at: BroadwayInIndianapolis. com “Where’s Amy?’ can’t wait to see you there!
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Sandra Newkirk said her secret to her bakery staying successful after its first year of business is slow business growth growth. The owner of Bite Me Bakery, 9613 N. College Ave., began with just cupcakes. Now, she has expanded her line to include cookies, doughnuts, French desserts such as eclairs and Napoleons, brownies, lemon bars and sometimes lunches. “We are trying to grow slowly so we know what people really want and work around their needs instead of what we want,” Newkirk said. Another secret she revealed is baking fresh. “Everything is baked fresh every day. Things I don’t sell I donate to local churches and food pantries. I do not resell anything,” she said. “We don’t use anything artificial. People like that I make everything – caramel sauce, frosting, everything from scratch.” Although the bakery has begun to test the waters of other desserts, cupcakes are still the biggest line. There are 10 to 15 different flavors every day, including items such as banana pudding, Oreo, strawberry, Italian buttercream and champagne cupcakes. In addition to the diverse flavors, Newkirk offers a staple of more common flavors such as vanilla and chocolate. The bakery took part in Taste of Carmel and is looking for ways to help the community.
Sandra Newkirk, owner of Bite Me Bakery, boasts slow growth led to her success. (Photo by Anna Skinner)
“We were so thankful to be there and help out a local community, A ot of times we have people asking us to donate cupcakes for events, we did Susan G. Komen, the art museum, Diabetes for Kids … we are just open to helping the community really and staying here,” Newkirk said. “I think people appreciate that.” Newkirk will offer milkshakes once spring and summer hits and is looking into opening a few hours earlier because of doughnut sales. Bite Me Bakery is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. but will extend hours in the summer from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Dispatches Building future workforce – OneZone presents Workforce 2020, Building a Strategic Workforce for the Future, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 19 at Ritz Charles. The nature of employment and the composition of the labor pool are undergoing a transformation. Edward Cone, Deputy Director in the Thought Leadership group at Oxford Economics, will share research results that serve as a call to action for all businesses. Reservations are due by April 15. Visit www.OneZoneCommerce.com.
Young professionals event – Discover Indy is an annual event for young professionals to get plugged into Indianapolis through a social, yet focused evening. Attendees will meet other young professionals who are new to the metro area to learn more about our city and ways to get involved. This event will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on April 7 at Kiwanis International, 3536 Woodview Tr., Indianapolis. For more information, visit www.IndianapolisJCI.org.
Auto repair costs – RepairPal.com recently conducted a study to determine the average cost of common auto repairs in each state. They looked at water pump, alternator and brake pad replacement costs on three popular car models in a range of zip codes across each state. Indiana ranked in the top 20 for most affordable car repairs. The most expensive state for repairs – Alaska. Source: RepairPal.com
Tucker associates honored – Several F.C. Tucker Company sales associates from Carmel were honored last month at the firm’s annual awards banquet in Indianapolis. Named to the Indianapolis Top Ten were Freeman Group and Team Schuster. Platinum Club teams included Brooks Team, Freeman Group and Team Schuster. Nancee Dowler received the Rising Star award.
Anytime Fitness reopens – Anytime Fitness in Westfield is hosting a grand re-opening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 16. Anytime Fitness is located at 3249 E. Ind. 32.
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Local opens batting biz By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Benjamin Craig was used to coaching baseball and batting, but oftenathletics times he would work in Cape Cod with Division 1 college players or pro-players. Yet, Craig – who recently moved to Carmel with his wife, Kaitlin – is getting involved in something a little different. His new batting business, Feel Good Hitting, focuses more on middle-school-aged kids to high school. During fall, winter and spring, Craig remains in Carmel coaching kids and during the summer months travels to Cape Cod. “I want to help the kids build their swings from the ground up from beginning to end, help be organized so in the game they can be more reactive. I work with all ages, there’s just different dynamics to those windows,â€? Craig said. “There’s just a lot of great athletes down here and hardworking families wanting their kids to go to a good colleges.â€? Craig’s one-hour classes range from $100 to $150 depending on age and level and use of the HitTrax System for video analysis. Packages are also available to be purchased, and more information can be found by contacting feelgoodhitting@gmail.com. “I’m excited about the young kids I’m working with now and having them fall in love with this game and end up at some good school
#1 A GEN IN C T ARM &W E L ESTF IELD ! Benjamin Craig owns Feel Good Hitting, a batting business aimed to help junior high and high school students succeed in baseball. (Submitted photo)
and hopefully in pro baseball,� he said. “I think this game is special, and I remember what it was like to be 6 or 7 years old and excited about baseball. I work more with junior high and high school kids than college and pro level. At the lower level, you’re just trying to get the kid to have fun with the game. I think the serious training is for the kids who are trying to make a shot to get into pro ball.� Craig and his wife are working to establish their website, feelgoodhitting.com.
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Andrews said he chose Right at Home because it has been in business for 20 years. There are more than 500 franchises in seven Van Andrews knows the statistic well; countries. there are 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 “So I have a ton of experience beevery day through business 2020. hind me in a large company,� he said. Andrews owns the rights to north At 64, Andrews will side of Indianapolis, along with Hambe one of them in July. So he decided ilton Co. and Boone Co., among other to switch gears from his career in the areas. The other rights are owned by high tech industry to health care. John Kindred, who owns the southern The Carmel resident decided to part of Indianapolis. buy an existing Right at Home franAndrews “John and I work closely to make chise and has owned it for the past sure that the Right at Home brand is being two-plus months. Andrews said it is in growbuilt in this area,� Andrews said. ing mode right now, and he plans to add Right at Home caregivers also do light employees, housekeeping, laundry, physical assistance “I got in this for a couple reasons – one, my such as dressing, hygiene and medication mother died of cancer,� said Andrews, whose management. The business serves many clibusiness is at 450 E. 96th St., Suite 500. “We ents with Alzheimer’s and dementia. used hospice, and they were wonderful. The Andrews said he is doing everything he can demographics are good for what is going to to get entrenched in the community and give happen in the future. We’re all living longer, and we’re getting older quicker because of the back. Boomers.�
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Institutes of Health) or (National Cancer Institute) grant, which is going to be much larger and give them the ability to move research The 100 Voices of Hope program has reinto clinical trials.” cently vaulted over the $1 million mark in its The 100 Voices of Hope program mission to raise research money for the fight has funded 11 “hunches,” or innovative ideas that could develop into a against metastatic new treatment for metastatic breast breast cancer. cancer. The nonprofit was founded by CarScott said the annual goal is almel resident Mary Beth Gadus, a surways to raise $100,000, and that 100 vivor of metastatic breast cancer, the percent of the money raised goes to most aggressive form of the disease. Gadus local research. Gadus, 63, started the initiative “Since it is so aggressive and hard to treat, with the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Sithere are not many treatment options for it mon Cancer Center in 2008 to raise money for right now,” Scott said. “Last year we raised innovative and more high-risk research ideas to treat metastatic breast cancer, said Susan- $225,000, and we fully funded two hunches, na Scott, assistant director of development for and both of those have to do with amino the IU Simon Cancer Center, who manages the therapy. It’s using drugs that train your own body to recognize the cancer, like it would a 100 Voices of Hope program. bacteria or virus, and fight the tumor. It’s a “One of the biggest challenges is federal different way to fight the disease and seems funding and funding from large organizations to be promising in some of the more aggresreally requires you have a ground floor of sive cancers.” evidence and have already done some experiScott said if an individual gives $1,000 or mentation,” Scott said. “But to get that seed more, he or she is classified as a voice and funding at the beginning is very difficult and gets to vote on which of hunches is funded. incredibly competitive. So philanthropy and Scott said the researchers submit what they giving from individual donors is the fuel for would like to purse and present that view at an getting research ideas off the ground so that annual meeting, where a vote is taken. then the researchers can apply for a (National
Dispatches Healing Hands Gala – Trinity Free Clinic, the largest free medical and dental clinic in Hamilton Co., announced that St.Vincent renewed its commitment as the title sponsor for the Trinity Free Clinic’s annual fundraiser, the Healing Hands Gala. This event will take place from 6:30 to 11 p.m. on April 29 at Ritz Charles and support the clinic’s general operating fund. For more information, visit www.TrinityFreeClinic.org.
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Blueprint for Improvement: Brighter kitchen, bigger dining Commentary by Larry Greene
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The goal was to create a brighter, larger space in which the homeowners could enjoy cooking, dining, and entertaining. 1. The existing perimeter cabinets were painted white, and the hood was replaced, updating the look. 2. Removing the large bulkhead above the island allowed a more open feel and the installation of pendant lights. 3. The new dining room addition mirrors an extended bay on the other side of the home seamlessly. 4. The large, custom windows bring so much light into the space, which extends into the adjacent sitting area. 5. New white, custom built-in shelving and an update to the stone fireplace create a cozy, inviting feel. 6. The space was completed with accent cove lighting, and custom glass cabinet inserts.
Before Background info: These homeowners recently relocated to this 21-year-old home in the Queens Manor neighborhood from their California home. They knew they wanted to do some updating, while still matching the classic structure and wood trim throughout the home.
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Making the most of summer Commentary by Stephanie Sullivan Despite my best attempts, I have not figured out how to slow down time. The reality is we only have five or so more family summers before kids start heading off to college. Rather than trip haphazardly through June and July, I want to be more intentional about our precious summer months together as a family. Recently I announced at the end of dinner that we were going to do a “fun little activity” to think about how we might spend summer break. There were some bewildered looks, a couple of groans, and one “Why do we always have to do stuff like this?” I handed everyone – parents included – a pad of sticky notes and a marker. Each person wrote one idea per sticky note of something they would like to do over break. We put our post-its on a big sheet of paper. Next we aligned ideas that were the same and talked about how we could combine several suggestions into one even. We also discussed compromises: Two kids wanted to go to Kings Island while the other two wanted to go to Holiday World. The whole activity took about 15 minutes, but we spent the rest of the evening in
Family members can suggest summer break ideas on sticky notes, which can be used to create a plan. (Submitted photo)
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Great Sphinx and Pyramid of Khafra. (Photo by Don Knebel)
Mysteries of the sphinx Commentary by Don Knebel Many things about the Great Sphinx on Egypt’s Giza Plateau remain mysterious. The truth of a popular story about its travel missing nose is not among them. The Great Sphinx, having the head of a man and the body of a lion, is the world’s largest monolithic statue. Carved in the limestone in the quarry from which the stones of the Great Pyramids were mined, the body is 241 feet long and the top of the head is 66 feet above the floor. For thousands of years, the body was covered with desert sand, creating the image of a disembodied head sometimes mistaken for an Egyptian goddess. Despite its size, no Egyptian records mention the Great Sphinx and archaeologists are not sure when or why it was created. One popular theory is that the Sphinx honors Pharaoh Khafra, who ruled Egypt in about 2500 B.C. and whose pyramid, the second largest in Egypt, is nearby. Supporters of this theory believe the once-painted head is that of
Khafra. Others claim the Sphinx was sculpted before Khafra, who discovered it buried in the sand and ordered his pyramid built alongside it. In 1932, American physic Edgar Cayce reported a vision revealing the Great Sphinx was built in 10,000 B.C. by survivors from Atlantis. That same year Cayce predicted that we would learn in 1958 that the Great Pyramids were built by workers somehow able to float their enormous stones in the air. A 15th century Arab historian reported that the nose of the Sphinx was pried off by a Sufi Muslim outraged that locals were praying to the Great Sphinx for a successful harvest. But Giza guides have long claimed that cannon balls fired by Napoleon’s soldiers shattered the nose. Sketches made before the birth of Napoleon show Sphinx without his nose. Case closed. Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column, visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville. com.
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Local pool cover service company is seeking seasonal field service assistants. Starting pay will be $11 - $13. Must be able to work flexible hours including overtime. Mechanical abilities and proficiency with basic hand tools required. Must be able to pass a background check. If interested, please contact apccareer@gmail.com
Like to Sew & Create?
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, flexible 20 hour week position in a handy location in Carmel. Ability and willingness to climb a ladder is a needed. Good communication skills. Call Mark at Silk Mountain Creations 815-1660 to set a time to come by. Please do not drop-in. www.silkmountaincreations.com
Lawn mowing & landscaping $10/hr starting pay Servicing Hamilton County No work on Sundays Must have reliable transportation Must be able to lift heavy equipment Must have valid ID Call Ray 698-5480 Midwest Academy is currently seeking candidates to fill the roles of high school science teacher, technology teacher/ coordinator, and substitute teachers. Qualifications include subject area expertise, teaching background, and the ability to relate well to pre-adolescent and teenage students. Master’s degree and experience with learning style differences is preferred. Please send a resume and letter of interest to Katie Foster at kfoster@mymidwestacademy.org.
CAR WASH Rama Car Wash Employment Rama Car Wash is looking for hard working and dedicated individuals. These candidates should be available for full-time and part-time work. Must have flexibility in schedule and enjoy working outdoors. If interested you may download a application from www.ramacarwash.com under our employment section and bring it into the Carmel Dr. location. Rama Car Wash 431 East Carmel Dr. Carmel, IN, 46032
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Westfield service company located at US 31 and SR 32 is seeking seasonal CSR’s. Compensation ranging from $11 - $13 per hour. 40 hours per week. Experience with Microsoft Office, excellent phone skills and a customer service mindset required. If interested, please email resumes to apccareer@gmail.com
Work closely with our amazing clients, enjoy flexible scheduling, and experience true job satisfaction. We are a non-medical personal care/elder care agency seeking warm, empathetic caregivers. Experience helpful, but not necessary — your best asset is a genuine desire to help others. Full- and part-time positions available. Contact: apply@claritycaregivers.com
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