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Settling into first term, clerktreasurer makes big changes By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com
money by becoming a well-known entity for bond investors. It also allows the city to consolidate and lock in lower interest rates. The bond bank cannot Taking over for an elected official who spent 20 create new debt, only manage the debt years in office isn’t easy. that already exists. Christine Pauley transition took on that challenge Critics complained about the makeup of the board, because it isn’t filled with bond when she defeated experts. Pauley said it was important to incumbent Diana Cordray last May to behave a diverse group of taxpaying citizens come Carmel’s clerk-treasurer. to provide input and transparency. She But adding to the difficulty was the fact runs the board and the bond bank holds that Pauley, who came to the office withPauley monthly meetings that are open to the out prior exposure, had to close out the public. city’s 2015 documents less than a week after she Pauley pointed out that before the bond bank’s took over the job on Jan. 1. creation, many of these financial decisions could Now that she’s settled into the job, Pauley has be made behind closed doors, but this system cremade some sweeping changes to the operation. ates more transparency. She’s established a bond bank to help manage ACCURACY AND EFFICIENCY the city’s more than $200 million in bonds. She’s Pauley said there are plenty of little things she’s reorganized the office with new staff in new vowed to change since she’s taken office. She said positions. And she said she’s looking to save the she’s cracking down on gifts given to the office taxpayers’ money by analyzing city contracts and by potential vendors. She said many of the city’s financial tools, such as payroll systems, to find the current contracts will be bid out again since they most efficient way possible. haven’t changed in many years. STAFF CHANGES “There’s no funny business,” she said. “We’re When Cordray left office, it was uncertain what here to do the people’s business.” would happen to her staff. Many of her employees Pauley said she’s trying to improve cooperation had been with the city for more than a decade and with the Carmel City Council and the Mayor’s Ofwere loyal to Cordray. Pauley said she allowed any fice, but she isn’t afraid to tell someone if they are of those six staff members to apply for the opendoing something the wrong way. ings, which are slightly different from the previous positions. Two applied, but none of the previous staff was chosen. Initiatives of Clerk-Treasurer Pauley hired seven staff members, one more than her predecessor, but one staff member is part Christine Pauley time. There were increases in pay because Pauley • Prepare for transition to become second-class hired two certified public accountants to help mancity led by controller age the city’s finances. Previously, no CPAs were • Review all systems for cost efficiencies and paon the staff. The increased salaries were offset per flow reduction by no longer utilizing a consultant’s budget, which • Establishing a Bond Bank within the fiscal office was used by Cordray to hire Mike Shaver to work • Build stronger relationships with fiscal officers on projects relating to the Carmel Redevelopment at other Indiana municipalities Commission. • Analyze current in-house payroll systems versus BOND BANK third-party payroll systems in terms of cost savings and reporting requirements In order to help smooth the transition into be• Competitively bid out city financial services coming a second-class city, Carmel created a “bond contracts including lock box and treasury bank,” which is a municipal corporation that promanagement vides debt management services for a city. It’s a • Enhance use and knowledge of Laserfiche, a board of individuals, hand-selected by Carmel Maysystem for posting city documents online or Jim Brainard. Bond banks can save taxpayers
Dispatches Grand Marshals named - The 2016 CarmelFest Parade committee has chosen the Carmel High School Girl's Swim Team to act as Grand Marshals for the 4th of July Parade. To read more about the team, visit currentincarmel.com. Phone scam – Carmel police have received reports of residents receiving scam robocalls claiming “impending enforcement action from the U.S. Treasury”. The caller ID is 856-229-9160 with a location of Haddon Field, N.J. For more information or to report a scam, call the Carmel Police Dept. at 317-571-2500. Scholarships for social media campaign – Indiana high school and college students are being encouraged to put their smartphones to good use by urging others to “Drive Now. TXT L8R”. Several state agencies have partnered to award $5,000 scholarships to students who compose the most creative and viral social media posts on Twitter, Instagram and Vine. Students may register their public Twitter accounts and read contest rules at www. txtl8r.in.gov. Census results for 2015 – The fastestgrowing county in Indiana between July 1, 2014, and July 1, 2015, was Boone Co., whose population rose 2.5 percent over the period. Boone Co. was followed by Hamilton Co. at 2.1 percent. Hamilton Co. added 6,419 people over the period, more than any other county in the state. This information is based on annual population estimates for each of the nation’s counties, county equivalents, metropolitan statistical areas, and micropolitan statistical areas since the 2010 Census and up to July 1, 2015. Sail and Power Squadron elections – The Hoosier Sail and Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadron, announces the installation of its 2016-2017 bridge members. New officers are: Commander - Robert Beall; Executive Officer - David Drashil; Education Officer - Damon Davis; Assistant Education Officer - John Reichmann; Administrative Officer - Holly Settles; Secretary - Mark Winzenread; Treasurer - Nancy Beall; Communications Officer - Jason Settles. For more information, visit www.HoosierUSPS.org.
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Remembering officers who died in action Commentary by Adam Aasen The shooting death of Howard Co. Deputy Carl Koontz March 20 has shocked and saddened the entire state public safety of Indiana. It’s a reminder of how our law enforcement officers put their lives at risk every day to keep our communities safe and secure. And his death hasn’t just had an impact on his home of Kokomo. Even here in Carmel, police officers and community members have felt the pain. On March 21, crowds stood on the 111th Street bridge over U.S. 31 to watch and salute as the procession for Koontz traveled through Carmel. I thought it might be appropriate to take this time and look back at the officers in Hamilton Co. who have lost their lives in the line of duty. WILLIAM CAREY CARMEL POLICE, DIED 1900 AT AGE 31 After only one year with CPD, Carey was shot and killed by a traveling evangelist known as “Cyclone Johnson,” who was famous for his Carey
short temper and habit of assaulting those who disagreed with how he preached. Carey arrested Johnson for assault and battery and was transporting him to a nearby livery stable for trial when a crowd gathered, Johnson shot Carey twice in the chest with a pistol. FRANCIS CASTOR NOBLESVILLE POLICE, DIED 1948 AT AGE 28 Castor, a patrolman, was killed in a motorcycle accident after only two weeks on duty with the Noblesville Police Castor Dept. RICHARD G. BROWN STATE POLICE, DIED 1967 AT AGE 40 Brown, a trooper, was struck and killed at an accident scene on I-74 at the 54-mile marker near LebaRichard Brown non. He was investigating an accident between a car and a truck when he was struck by another vehicle at approximately 7 a.m. Two others were killed in the accident, and another was critically injured. DAVID KEITH BROWN WESTFIELD POLICE, DIED 1969 AT AGE 30 Brown, a deputy, was investigating a suspi-
cious person behind Westfield High School related to the theft of livestock. He asked for a records check over the radio, but when the dispatcher attempted to contact Brown, there was David Brown no reply. An officer went to check on Brown to find him shot to death in his patrol car. He was believed to be shot with all six rounds from his service weapon. The suspect was apprehended and convicted of murder. Brown had been on the force for three years. MICHAEL EARL GREENE STATE POLICE, DIED 1993 AT AGE 43 After 16 years on the force, Greene, a trooper, was shot and killed when he stopped to question two men he observed urinating Green along the side of I-65 in Marion Co. He learned both men were wanted for outstanding warrants, and when he tried to handcuff one suspect the other shot and killed him. Greene also served in the Indiana National Guard and was survived by his son and daughter.
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Dillon chosen to fill Belden seat By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com Jim Dillon was elected March 16 by Hamilton Co. Republican Party precinct committeemen in a special caucus to fill the vacant Hamilton Co. Council seat of county council Jim Belden. Belden, who served as a county councilor for more than 22 years and was running for re-election in the May 3 primary, died Feb. 14. Since his death, his name has been removed from the ballot. Incumbent Brad Beaver, Bill Dennis, Jeff Hern, George Kehl and incumbent Rick McKinney remain on the ballot to fill three at-large seats. “No one really expected this, and they needed someone to step in,” Dillon, 76, said. “It’s basically a nine-month deal,” said Dillon, whose term ends Dec. 31. Dillon won the seat on the third ballot against John Accetturo, Jerry Brewton, Roger Conn and Bill Dennis. “What I’m trying to accomplish is getting the public safety training facility built,” he said. The $3 million in funding needed by the Hamilton Co. Council to build the training facility was voted down 4-3 Aug. 5, despite strong support from many fire and police departments in the county – including the Hamilton
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COMMUNITY Dispatches Candidate forum – The League of Women Voters of Hamilton Co. will host a forum for candidates who have opposition in the 2016 primary election at 7 p.m. on April 11 at Noblesville City Hall. Candidates for the following offices have been invited to participate: Judge Superior Court 2, County Commissioner District 3, County Council At Large, State Representative Districts 24 and 39, State Senate District 20. CHS Team Wins State Championship – Congratulations to the Carmel High School Science Olympiad team who won the State Championship. As a result of winning the State Championship, the team has been invited to compete at the National Science Olympiad Tournament later this year. Spring Art Contest display – The Carmel Arts Council recently sponsored the first annual Student Spring Art Contest. The entries are in and the winners have been selected. All participants and their families are invited to a reception from 6 to 7 p.m. on April 13 at the Children’s Art Gallery, 40 W. Main St. Winning art will be on display throughout April. Civil War Roundtable – The Hamilton County Civil War Round Table will meet at 7 p.m. on April 13 at the Carmel City Hall. Mr. Phil DeHaven will speak on General Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Johnsonville Campaign in Benton Co. & Humphreys Co., Tenn. The event is free and open to the public. Presidential Scholarship awarded – Carmel resident Miles Minnaar was one of five students awarded the Presidential Scholarship at Webster University. The Presidential Scholarship is the largest academic scholarship offered to any student at Webster University and covers the full cost of tuition during Minnaar four-years as an undergraduate student. Ten-digit dialing – Starting now, all consumers in central Indiana’s 317 telephone area code are encouraged to use all ten digits of the phone number, including area code, to make local phone calls. This will help consumers make the transition to mandatory ten-digit dialing for local calls within the 317 area code, which begins in Sept. Student pages – State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) recently welcomed the following Carmel students to the Statehouse as student pages: Andrew Ardizane, Isabelle Woodward, Jordan Arland, Katherine Ginder, Mary Ganser, Matthew Jones, Nate Jones. Art festival volunteers needed – International Talent Academy (ITA) is seeking volunteers to help organize the first Children’s Festival for Arts and Education to be held in September. The festival will include a talent show, games, booths, prizes and more. If interested in helping organize this event, call ITA at 317-815-9381.
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Therapy dog a lifechanger By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Seven-year-old TJ Durbin loves his dog, Sunny. The dog follows him evupdate erywhere he goes, and TJ even likes to climb into the dog’s kennel and lay down next to him. But TJ’s bond with Sunny goes beyond what’s normally felt between an owner and a pet. TJ has been diagnosed with severe autism, and this therapy dog has changed his life. Not just for the boy, but his family as well. It all started with a September 2015 fundraiser held by Friends Helping Friends, a nonprofit started by Blair Clark, a well-known singer and business owner in Carmel. The Main Street event featured a dunk tank, games and live entertainment and raised $2,000 to help pay for the therapy dog. “This is an amazing, amazing dog,” Clark said. “He’s made a major impact on not just TJ and his family. It has enriched TJ’s life in so many ways, and now the parents can relax a little bit because Sunny is so amazing.” TJ can now wear a harness tethered to Sunny so TJ can walk without his parents. "With Sunny present, we tested out his training at a park that contained a lake we were always afraid to take TJ to before, fear-
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Teen Dating Violence is #NotOK. Rally members stand tall and proud to help raise awareness against teen dating abuse. Where’s Amy? was there to show support on behalf of Current and signed a pledge to continue to spread awareness. (Photo by Amy Pauszek for Current Publishing LLC. Copyright 2015. All Rights Reserved.) “Where’s Amy?” … I was proud to take a stand and sign a pledge at the first county-wide community rally to help spread awareness about teen dating violence in Hamilton Co. Rally attendees were asked to tweet and speak out against teen dating violence by posting on social media and wearing teal #NotOK official T-shirts. United Way area director Tanya Hand of Carmel along with Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard presented informative and creative PSAs, and abrave local teen shared her personal story. Guerin Catholic students attended the event and told Where’s Amy? that they were touched and will continue to spread the word to others. Carmel City Hall was a packed house, and it was inspiring to be a part of such an amazing event. To find out more on how you can be involved and take the pledge, visit www.NotOKwithMe.org.
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in 2016. On April 16, they will host a Jefferson Jackson Dinner at the American Legion Post in Carmel, 852 W. Main St. The keynote speaker is Dana Black has been married to her wife, Miah, since 2014, and they’ve been together for Baron Hill, former congressman and candidate for U.S. Senate, who is looking to take nine years. She was politics upset about Indiana on one of two Republican congressmen: Todd Young or Marlin Stutzman. lawmakers’ reacHill is unopposed in the democratic tion to gay marriage, so she wanted primary. a change. One of her targets was Other guests include Black, Judge Speaker of the House Brian Bosma, Lorenzo Arrendondo, candidate for who represents the district in which attorney general; Angela Demaree, she lives. Black candidate for the fifth congressional “One of the ways I felt I could rebel district; Paula Jo Gilliam, candidate for the would be to vote for Bosma’s opponent two state senate, district 20; Pamela Hickman, years ago, and when I went to the ballot box candidate for state senate, district 30; Ryan there wasn’t anyone to vote for,” she said. Scott Davis, candidate for state representa“That was the straw that broke the camel’s tive, district 32; and David B. Russ, candidate back. I knew I had to do something.” for state representative, district 39. Black is now facing a tough task: running Russ said the numbers should improve as a Democrat against a longtime Republican for democrats over time as the population in incumbent in a district that includes Geist. Hamilton Co. grows. Historically, Democrats haven’t performed “There are a lot of people who vote republiwell in Hamilton Co., and sometimes, such can out of habit but really share many beliefs as in Bosma’s last election, there’s often not with democrats,” he said. even a Democrat on the ballot at all. Read the full story at currentincarmel. Democratic primary candidates are looking com/?p=35122 to unseat many incumbents in Hamilton Co.
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Graves to share farm research By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com John Graves has lived in Maryland since graduating from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, but he’s never forhistory gotten his Carmel roots. In fact, he has been studying them regularly for nearly seven years. John Graves will lead a panel, which will present Agricultural Roots at 2 p.m. April 9 at the Carmel Clay Public Library. The discussion is part of the Carmel Clay Historical Society speaker series. Other members of the panel include Jay Cotton, Bob Huber and Doug Callahan, Clay Township trustee. Graves’ grandparents, Fred and Rose Graves, lived on the property that is now Bub’s Burgers in downtown Carmel. Graves, 70, graduated from Carmel High School in 1963. His father worked for Foster Kendall Co., a feed and seed supply company. Graves, a retired microelectronics engineer who lives near Annapolis, got the idea to research the farming history from 1930 to 1965 from ex-CCHS executive director Tom Rumor. Graves said Rumor told him there was lots of information on the 1800s, but he didn’t have very much on the mid-1900s. “I got to thinking that was my time from when I was born until I grew up,” Graves said. “I got to thinking what I might be able to do to help out in that regard. I thought if I could contact some of my high school classmates that might be a start. So I did. Some of them were farmers or they knew other classmates who were farmers. I developed a contributor
Fred and Rose Graves stand on the front porch of their house in 1957. It now is the site of Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream on Main Street. (Submitted photo)
group, which fed me information about different farms.” Graves said he has more than 70 contributors, most CHS graduates. Graves said he has developed profiles for 140 farms. Graves created profiles for the farm on where it was located and who owned it. “I figured out who owned the land at different times by plat maps from Hamilton County,” he said. Graves uses Google Maps to determine where farms used to be located. “I have a historical memory in my head,” said Graves, who returns to Carmel twice each year. “It hasn’t been wiped out yet.” For more, visit carmelclayhistory.org.
Executive director leaving HAND By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com
Lichti said he’s pleased with the work he’s done over the past four years with HAND and “while not every effort yielded a ‘house,’” he Nate Lichti, the executive director of the said he believes he changed a lot of hearts nonprofit Hamilton Co. Area Neighborhood and minds when it comes to affordDevelopment, annonprofit nounced he will able housing. “This will be a great opportunity leave his post to for me to work with nonprofits statetake a position at another nonprofit. wide,” he said. “I’ll still be able to be Lichti, who served as director since engaged in affordable housing. It’s 2012, will join IFF, which is a “missionjust a different platform for me. I’ll driven lender, real estate consultant still be engaged in these issues.” and developer that helps communities Lichti Lichti said he looks forward to see thrive by creating opportunities for who the board of HAND will choose as his suclow-income communities and people with discessor. He knows they have a big task ahead. abilities,” according to its web site. For the fifth consecutive year, Hamilton Co. IFF started off as the Illinois Facilities Fund was shut out of federal tax credits for affordbefore branching out and starting offices in able housing. Lichti said he hopes that trend eight other midwestern states, including Indiwill change in coming years as more people ana. One way IFF strives to make a difference understand the importance of affordable is by helping nonprofit organizations obtain housing in the area. loans.
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come from the fire service. In some cases, we spent four hours or even eight hours talking about a particular subject.” Carmel Fire Chief David Haboush is dediOne of the topics discussed was couracated to expanding his knowledge of his job. geous conversation. Haboush public safety was accepted “It was talking about things that aren’t always comfortable to talk into the fourth about,” Haboush said. “The fire service year of the Fire Service Executive is a totally different environment beDevelopment Institute. The year-long cause most work 24-hour shifts. The development program is offered conversation is just a little different through the International Association in a firehouse than it might be in an of Fire Chiefs. Motorola sponsored Haboush office environment. It’s a little differthe program and provided scholarent because you are actually living with your ships to the 20 participants. The program is co-workers.” for aspiring fire chiefs or newly appointed fire A speaker talked about the top concerns chiefs. Haboush, who began his career with facing the fire service in the next five years. Carmel Fire Dept. in 1992, was appointed chief “We talked about funding sources,” he said. in March 2015. “We talked about longevity in the fire service. We Haboush completed the first week from talked about what different community makeups March 13 to 18 in Leesburg, Va. He said the look like. It was a phenomenal program, some of group will meet again at the Fire Rescue Inthe best training I’ve ever been to.” ternational conference in San Antonio, Texas, Haboush said he can contact the presentin August. ers if he has questions during the next year. “A lot of times at conferences you’ll be in “The beauty is I got mentors and coaches class for an hour-and-a-half, and the instrucall over the country who are willing to help tor is trying to get as much information out to make me a better fire chief and to run a more the listener as possible,” Haboush said. “The successful fire department,” he said. beauty is we have some great presenters
Triathlon ‘perfect’ for beginners By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com A lot of people enjoy running for a hobby. Some enjoy cycling, and others swim. But to combine all three for a triathlon? event Some people are nervous at first. “Most people start off as runners, and usually it’s the swimming portion that most people are nervous about,” said Nicole Bills, aquatics director for the Carmel Swim Club. “We like to think our triathlon is the perfect one for first-timers.” The Carmel Swim Club will host the 11th annual Carmel Sprint Triathlon at 9 a.m. April 24. Standard triathlons are a 1,500-meter swim, following by cycling 24 miles and then running six miles. This race is a sprint, so adult participants swim 400 meters, then cycle 10 miles and run 3.1 miles. Youth participants have shorter distances for this race. With approximately 400 participants on average, Bills said it’s a great race to try out a triathlon, especially since there’s a free orientation on how to compete in a triathlon the day before during packet pickup. The swimming portion is in the Carmel High School pool, and then the cycling and running portions are outside of the high school into the surrounding residential neighborhoods.
The Carmel Swim Club’s sprint triathlon includes a 10-mile bike ride. (Submitted photo)
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Natatorium improvements approved • The school board approved $608,000 in repairs to the Carmel High School natatorium. The project includes repairing the roof structure and roof replacement at the skylights and construction of additional ventilation components to increase air circulation within the pool area. • The project is funded through 2015 general obligation bonds. Construction is expected to start in early June and last for about 35 days.
and she did it effectively. The gratitude I feel toward her is indescribable.” Aidan also addressed the school board and his teacher. “I would like to say thank you to Ms. Peasley for saving my life and how such an awesome teacher she is,” he said. Peasley said she is thankful for the training she’s received to handle this type of situation, even though she never thought it would happen in her classroom. “I have been asked by many teachers and parents if I panicked. I just did what I knew needed to be done,” Peasley said. “There was not time to think about it because Aidan was turning blue and it was obviously serious. I am so happy he was okay!”
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CHS grad leads ISU design team
By Amanda Foust • news@currentincarmel.com A Carmel High School graduate is helping lead a team of Indiana State University students as they build, competition design and drive an ultra-energy-efficient vehicle for the Eco-Marathon Challenge April 22 to 24 in Detroit. Ghassan Zalem, who graduated from CHS in 2012, is the director of body design for the ISU team, the first from the school to compete in the event. “Rather than working with the fuel directly, (the competition) is more of what we can change and alter around the entire vehicle to maximize the efficiency of that fuel,” he said. Zalem said the 125 teams chosen to participate receive an equal amount of fuel for the competition. They create a removable fuel system for a vehicle they drive around a track for a distance of .6 miles. Last year, only 80 of the 130 teams made it to the track. “Our main goal is to make it all the way around the track successfully,” Zalem said. As a student at CHS, Zalem was a member of the TechHOUNDS Robotics Club. “After TechHOUNDS, I spent my first three years of college looking for something like it,”
Ghassan Zalem explains aerodynamic principals and results from a wind tunnel simulation. (Submitted photo)
he said. “I finally found it.” Zalem said TechHOUNDS prepared him with technical, development and leadership skills. Under Zalem’s leadership, the ISU eco-marathon team has grown from five to 47 members working long nights and weekends, committed to experiencing a successful mission. “The students are working hard and very capable of designing and building their vehicle,” said Kristina Lawyer, the team’s faculty advisor. After graduating in May with a degree in mechanical engineering technology, Zalem plans to work for AIS Gauging, where he is an intern.
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Class Act wraps up season with win
Carmel Middle School’s show choir, Class Act, recently received first runner up at the Ben Davis Giant Spectacular and were declared grand champions at the North Central MIC Choral Competition. The group is directed by Trisha Scheidies and consists of 41 students who practice before and after school. The group also performed at several show choir concerts throughout the year as well as various community events. (Submitted photo)
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Snapshot: Carmel’s World Guard wins state championship
Carmel High School’s Carmel World Guard won its seventh consecutive state championship March 12 at the Indiana High School Color Guard Association state finals at Center Grove High School. The group performed a show called “Tabula Rasa.” The Carmel guard will try to defend its 2015 championship at the WGI World Competition April 7 to 9 in Dayton, Ohio. Last year’s event featured 300 teams from 40 states and four countries. Back row from left, Connor Alexander, Lucy Whittle, Allison Smith, Melissa Horton, Natalie Brand, Emily Paul, Jessica Baugher, Ashlie Sass, Samantha Frye, Stella Mo, Kylie Houser, Christina Miller, middle row, Taylor Williams, Sydney Peterson, Taylor Griffin, Sarah Postel, Devyn Raver, Rachel Carfagna, Katy Hook, Beatriz Martinez, Leah Patton, Abbey Gohmann, front row, Meloddy Gao, Reilley Baugh, Lola Hildreth, Annie Bitting, Caitlin Young, Lauren Winston, Kristin Sams, Hannah Abes, Erika Coraggio and Aanji Asim. (Photo by Bill Sass)
Obituary: Sally Anne Schwegman Sally Anne Schwegman, 81, of Westfield/Carmel, died March 20. She was born in Indianapolis on Oct. 3, 1934, to William and Helen (Beyer) Schwegman. Sally received her bachelor’s degree from Marion College and her master’s degree from Ball State University. Before retiring in 1997, she taught gifted children in Indianapolis Public Schools. Sally was a Morgan horse breeder, winning various recognitions showing her horses. Later, she became involved in raising and breeding Lab-
rador retriever dogs. Sally also had a green thumb and grew quite a beautiful collection of hosta plants and generously shared them with friends and neighbors. In addition to her parents, her brother, Louis Schwegman, preceded Sally in death. Dear friends Diane Gharst and Michael Whitlock survive her. Visit www.bussellfamilyfunerals to share online condolences.
Obituary: Thomas J. Verplank Thomas J. Verplank, 72, died March 27 surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Janice, of 42 years and his three children, Johanna, Gerrit (Erin) and Dina (Matt) Verplank. He leaves behind three grandchildren, Jayden, Ashten and Bellarose Verplank, and three siblings, Rick Verplank, George Verplank and Kathy Boll. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Evelyn Verplank, and his brother, C. Michael
Verplank. Tom graduated from North Central High School and Purdue University. He spent his career as a teacher, school counselor and then went on to become the athletic director at Broad Ripple High School. However, his real love was on a rugby field. Tom wanted the life he led to be celebrated. He wanted his children and grandchildren to live life, like he, with no regrets.
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Natalie Russo initially had no desire to try another wheelchair sport. “I never thought sports was something I'd even like, because I achievement would play handicapped softball, which was someone else hitting the ball, and I would just go to the base,” the Carmel resident said. “When I heard about power soccer, I didn’t want anything to do with it because it sounded like another dumb sport. I was forced to play until they had enough people around here. The first time I put the guard (on the wheelchair) and tried it out, I never stopped. It ended up being something I never imagined.” That was 13 years ago. Russo, 27, played on the 2007 World Cup team, which went to Japan. The 2007 Carmel High School graduate is now one of 12 members of Team USA preparing to play in the World Cup in Kissimmee, Fla., in 2017. Russo, who has a form of muscular dystrophy, has been in a wheelchair since the age of two. A web builder, Russo works for the Canadian Yellow Pages in an Indianapolis office. The 2011 Ball State University graduate said playing power soccer boosted her confidence. “I’ve gotten to do so many things with other parts of my life because of soccer, especially traveling,” Russo said. “I can also show younger kids how I can live my life going to college, driving my own car, living on my own and working.” She has helped conduct clinics in Australia and Brazil.
Natalie Russo, left, and Jordan Dickey play power soccer. Dickey is also a member of the national team. (Submitted photo)
Her mother, Karen Russo, said other parents took notice of what her daughter has achieved. “Natalie is a role model for all these other families in the area, and all of a sudden a light bulb goes off and they say, 'If she can do it, so can I,’” Karen said. Russo said some youngsters ask her online if they would get to meet her at the World Cup. “I say, ‘You realize I’m just Natalie, and I’m not like Taylor Swift,’” said Russo, who plays for the Circle City Rollers. Russo’s brother, J.C., 25, also competed in power soccer in the past. Her father, Dominic, is the president of the United States Power Soccer Association. Karen is the chair of 2017 World Cup and president of Power Soccer of Indy.
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The Creekside Middle School girls basketball team won the Hamilton County girls basketball tournament March 12. Back row from left, Kerith Perry, Hadley Freeman, Abby Martin, Sarah Goddard, Maddi Sears, Lauren Gartenhaus, Hannah Leonard, Lindsey Syrek, Kiara Gill, Stormy Kotzelnick, Lilly Fair, Ava Wetzel, Olivia Roop, Brandy Myers, Scott Seright, and front row Audrey Kaehr, Olivia Rindfus, Alyssa Crossen, Makayla Gilvin, Mollie Modany, Hannah Pellitiere, Chloe Meredith, Megan Daggett, Gabri Beidl, and Gabriella Harris. (Submitted photo)
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two Carmel High School hockey teams win state championships Two hockey teams from Carmel High School recently won state titles in their respective divisions, a first for the program. The Icehounds gold team defeated the Columbus Icemen 2-1 to claim the 4A championship. The team had an overall record of 50-10-4 and was ranked No. 1 for the entire season. The gold team has won back-to-back state championships for the first time since the 1983-1984 seasons. The Icehounds blue team won its matchup against the Perry South Stars A team, 3-2, to claim the 2A title. The team went into the playoffs as the sixth seed and had a 26-19-6 record for the season. The two Carmel teams have won five Indiana State High School Hockey Association titles since 2012.
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Songbook theme of thesis By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com
and why it has stayed so relevant to so many people over the last century,” she said. La Schiazza said the Songbook is the Renee La Schiazza has developed a deep foundation of music theater. La Schiazza audiconnection and affection for the Great Ameritioned all the students in the departcan Songbook. ment for the production. She said music La Schiazza, a 2012 her fellows mentor Linda Sabo has Carmel High School gradprovided inspiration for the thesis. La uate, was a 2012 Great Lakes regional Schiazza has been working on the finalist in the Songbook Academy project for more than three years. competition in Ann Arbor, Mich. There are 12 musical theater perFollowing her freshman year at formers in her show, six men and six Elon (N.C.) University, La Schiazza was La Schiazza women. La Schiazza is using a design an intern with the Great American and production crew. Songbook Foundation in Carmel. “It’s completely student-run. I have a co“I’ve always loved the classics,” La Schiazza director and choreographer, who is my best said. “Being part of that competition really friend in my senior class,” La Schiazza said. sparked my interest in the basics and delving “It’s a really great process to share with my into the research and helping the Songbook close friends and colleagues.” stay alive.” La Schiazza will graduate magnum cum Being an intern, which La Schiazza delaude with a double major of music theater scribes as one of her best college experiand arts administration. ences, only cemented that feeling. “I would love to move to New York City, So it’s fitting that La Schiazza’s senior possibly get a job in arts administration thesis as an Elon College Fellow is creating a while I audition (for roles),” La Schiazza said. tribute to the Great American Songbook. Her “Primarily I want to perform. Then eventually I show, “Revue-ing A Century of the Songbook: want to go back to school to get a degree so Who Could Ask for Anything More?” will preI can teach music theatre or use my arts admiere April 7 to 9 at Elon. ministration degree to lead some type of arts “I decided to research the impact of The organization.” Great American Songbook in American culture
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Group combines music, outreach By Amanda Foust • news@currentincarmel.com Sounds of Hope, a traveling community orchestra, has begun filling Carmel, Zionsville and beyond with music orchestra that positively inspires. Caroline Ahn, a professional composer and professor at Anderson University, recently created Sounds of Hope after dreaming of how she could combine her love for music and service. “I wanted to show my children differences in the people around them and teach them how to serve their communities,” Caroline said. Last October, Ahn, her husband and a friend came together to form the small performance group that has now grown to 20 young people who share a love for music. Some play in the orchestra and some sing, but all enjoy using their talents to make a difference. “We are all so proud of these children that are using their talent to make positive impacts in our community,” said Dr. Soong Ahn, Caroline’s husband and Sounds of Hope board member. The group has rehearsals and events once
The Sounds of Hope orchestra performs at a nursing home. (Submitted photo)
each month to not overwhelm schedules. The goal is to grow into several groups serving at the same time, multiple times each month, in several locations. Performances so far have been at local nursing homes, but the group is looking for future opportunities and is open to sharing its music elsewhere. They are also welcoming additional participants interested in performing. Not all participants need be instrumental musicians. Anyone who can sing along is welcome to join. Because Caroline is a professional composer, she is able to arrange music to fit everyone’s needs. “We will figure out ways to use everyone willing to serve,” Caroline said. For more, visit www.sohstory.com.
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Art in the Afternoon returns By Joseph Knoop • news@currentincarmel.com It’s never been a secret that art fans residing in the Carmel area are rarely event short on options to enjoy. Now, the Carmel Arts Council is set to bring back Art in the Afternoon, an annual arts festival and fundraiser open to all. Art in the Afternoon brings together local, independent artists, offering them a chance to sell their wares. Artists keep every cent they earn at the event, while ticket prices and artist registration fees go toward raising funds for teacher grants, art scholarships and Carmel’s World’s Smallest Children’s Art Gallery. “Carmel has become a great center for art, but the council has been supporting it for 21 years, and we love supporting someone who maybe hasn’t been recognized or students who are just thinking about getting into the arts,” Carmel Arts Council President Vivian Lawhead said. Tickets are $25 per person and include a free glass of wine at the door and a luncheon. Door prizes, including various works from attending artists, will be awarded. Local artists will show off a variety of items available for purchase, including ceramics, photography, paintings and fabrics. Toy bows and arrows created by Noblesville resident
Guests browse work from local independent artists during Art in the Afternoon. (Submitted photo)
Ben Fisher will also be featured. Attendees will be able to pay for commissioned pieces from certain artists. A majority of items range in price from $10 to $100 and above. The Carmel Arts Council uses funds raised at events like Art in the Afternoon to provide local teachers with the means to purchase art supplies or pursue specialized art projects with students. Last year, the Arts Council awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships to students for their talents in music, literature and fine arts. Art in the Afternoon is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30 at the 502 East Event Center on Carmel Drive. To purchase tickets, go to carmelartscouncil.org.
In the Studio: Hewook Lee By Carolyn Martens news@currentincarmel.com Long-time Carmel resident and oil painter Hewook Lee has won many awards including the 2016 Hoosier Women’s Artist Competition, where her work will be on display in the Indiana State House. What inspires you? As a person of faith, I am inspired by all of God’s magnificent creations around me. I enjoy painting people, landscapes, animals, flowers and in the abstract. Even though the world can be chaotic at times, I like imposing the beauty of order to my canvas to remind me that all will be OK. What’s your process? I try to find the best way to compose a subject so that it captures my initial impression of it. Like music and writing, painting is also communication, so if I can get that first impression across, I have succeeded. How did you get started? Ever since I was a child, I have loved to draw, paint and go to museums to study the old master paintings. In college, I graduated with a BFA from UCLA, and over time I have gone to numerous workshops around the country to become a better artist.
See Hewook’s work at her solo show at ArtSplash Gallery in April and at hewooklee.com. (Submitted photo)
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Denari creates detailed color-coded charts before each Pacers broadcast. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
TV announcers Chris Denari, right, and Quinn Buckner provide an update during halftime of a Pacers game. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
Chris Denari’s dedication leads to Hall of Fame broadcasting career By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com When Chris Denari arrived at Wabash College as a freshman basketball player, he had no idea what he wanted to do with his life. cover story His father, Bob, gave him some direction as they browsed tables advertising clubs on campus. “My dad pointed over at the radio station WNDY, and he said, ‘You love sports. You like to talk. You’ve always messed around with this as a kid. I think you ought to go over there and learn about the radio station,’” said Denari, a Carmel resident. “I did and I started from day one as a freshman, and I was locked in.” Since his introduction to broadcasting in college, Denari’s career has included covering high school games, Butler University basketball and sports on television news. Since 2006, he’s been the television play-by-play announcer for the Indiana Pacers. “I try to work as hard as I can, because I know there are
hundreds of people out there who would love to have my job,” said Denari, 55. “Kids tell me that all the time when I meet with high school students and college kids. I know how fortunate I am.” The Carmel resident has come a long way from that youngster who pretended to announce Strat-O-Matic baseball, basketball and football games into his tape recorder to the young man getting paid $10 to do high school games. Denari will be honored April 10 when he will be inducted into the Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame in a ceremony at Valle Vista Country Club in Greenwood. Fittingly, his proud father will deliver the presenting speech for his son at the ceremony. Bob, an 82-year-old Westfield resident, was his son’s high school basketball coach at Westfield High School. “He’s so prepared,” Bob said. “He can tell you the color of the eyeballs of most of the players.” Bob said his son could play the game as well. “I think he still holds the season school record for free throw shooting with 90 percent his senior year,” Bob said. After Bob retired from coaching, he joined his son in broadcasting some high school basketball games for WXLW radio. Pacers color analyst Quinn Buckner uses the word fastidious to describe his partner. “He’s as well prepared as any play-by-play guy I’ve ever worked with, so it makes it very easy for me,” Buckner said. “He does a terrific job in pulling things from me. He works very hard at his craft.” Denari often puts in several hours to prepare before each game, making a color-coded chart to quickly reference information about each player. “One thing I’ve learned is even though you have all this information, you don’t have to use it,” said Denari, who had a 17year run as the Butler University basketball radio play-by-play announcer before working for the Pacers. “You don’t ever want to be caught on air sounding like you don’t know what you’re
meet Chris denari Personal: Graduated from Westfield High School in 1979. Graduated from Wabash College in 1983, playing on the 1981-82 NCAA Division III national championship basketball team. Lives in Carmel with his wife, Terry, his high school sweetheart. Has three sons, Evan, 26, Wilson, 23 and Max, 19, all Guerin Catholic High School graduates. Was sports director for WXIN-59. Has served as a radio and TV play-by-play announcer for WNBA’s Indiana Fever for the past 16 years. Member of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Network. TV debut: “The first TV game I ever did was Butler beating Indiana at Hinkle Fieldhouse in 1993. I did the game with George McGinnis and John Laskowski. Butler had negotiated with Channel 4 for the rights. I remember going out to dinner with my wife that night, and I was so hyped up. I was Butler’s marketing director, and it was a huge win. I had such a headache, but it was worth it.” Other broadcasters he admires: “I’m a Reds fan, so I listen to Marty Brennaman. I like Bob Costas. Fish doesn’t like me to say this, but I grew up listening to (Indiana University broadcaster) Don Fischer, too. You take some stuff from all kinds of people.” Game-day ritual: Takes his dogs on a trip to the Dunkin’ Donuts drive-through. Favorite way to relax: “I love to play golf. I plan to play more. I didn’t want to play a lot in summer when my kids were playing summer basketball and baseball.”
talking about. Then you open yourself up for criticism.” While his dad put him on track, Denari credits his wife Terry’s support and patience for him following his love. “There were times I had full-time jobs at Butler and Methodist Sports Medicine, and I was doing all these games, and I was able to do that because she knew that was my passion,” Denari said. “When you start doing games 30 years ago for $10 you don’t know if you are ever going to make it. I was diligent. People liked my work. And she was right there every step of the way to support.”
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Teen abuse brought to fore
With the foreboding statistic that one in three girls will be in an abusive teen relationship as the backdrop, the Hamilton Co. Leadership Academy class of 2016 achieved its mission last week to get dialogue going on violence in teen dating. It held a well-attended rally at city hall in an effort to enlighten, inform and educate. We were proud to promote the event at which Mayor Jim Brainard and a teen dating-violence victim, Krystal Mercer from Fishers, spoke. The effort is all about awareness, with the end game being the termination of such horrific behavior and, in the meantime, services for survivors of abuse. We urge parents, siblings, relatives and acquaintances of teens to look for signs of mistreatment. Oft times the victims require assistance on varying levels. It boils down to this: If you believe someone’s basic human rights are being jeopardized, step up and step in. ••• We watch often for results of polling that various media and educational institutions are conducting on the race for the White House. We know from history (and not revisionist history, either) that one oral gaffe, one revelation or one serious misstep can drive downward a presidential candidate’s favorability in a heartbeat. Donald Trump (R-Billions) trails Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) in almost every poll. That’s all well and good, but it may not last with nearly 150 FBI agents now digging in on Clinton’s email/server investigation. It remains to be seen what the outcome will be. Meanwhile, both candidates might want to switch from blathering to crystal-clear speaking on how they will solve the nation’s ills, not simply that they will. Then, we’ll watch the polls more closely. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.
Scary movies
Commentary by Terry Anker
A few years ago, our oldest son asked to invite some friends over for his first gathering that was to include both boys and girls – at least since his elementary school birthday parties. This was to be a bit more of a social experiment. After all, they were, most of them, now freshmen in high school. So it seemed to them, time for a coed gathering. The impetus for the event was as old as time itself, but the excuse was the Halloween holiday. Plans were made, invitations were meted out and snacks were carefully planned. But, one snag remained. The idea was to select a few “scary” movies for the night – yet the titles suggested by our progeny seemed both a bit gory and outside of the age-appropriate range for the audience to be assembled. After some consternation, we settled on three: “The Creature from the Black Lagoon,” Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” and the original “Jaws.” The Creature fell flat – the rubber suited
villain failed get the attention of the “high definition” audience. When the Birds flew in, expectations were low. But as the skilled director wove his story, the group came to know that real terror comes from what we imagine and not from overt blood and gore. When Jaws swam onto the screen, the kids had achieved their fill of fear. Good. A little scare goes a long way. For his mother and I, the fear was of the transition from one moment in life to another. He and his friends had decided that classmates of the opposite gender were ideal scary movie viewing mates. Hmm. What is it that scares us? Should it? Are birds dangerous? Could they attack? Probably not, but it doesn’t hurt to keep an eye on them – much like a teenage coed movie party! Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.
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First day of Spring Break vacation? Usually I’m ecstatic because I get one entire week where my kids are still humor in school (I teach in a neighboring district with a different schedule), and my husband Doo goes off to work, followed by another whole week where he drives our precious little angels to Florida. It’s a dream come true, right? But no trip is scheduled this year, and so far, this SB has been rather sucky. Here’s a rundown of day one. I hadn’t slept well and so arose frustrated that I still had to perform my usual Mommy morning wake-up routine: 6 a.m., girls; 6:15, girls again plus oldest; 6:30 whomever is still sleeping. After the last “Sweetie, it’s time to get up,” I plunged back into to bed hoping to grab a few more Z’s. No luck, I was definitely awake. So I plodded downstairs for coffee and hopefully a few undisturbed minutes of social media bliss. Enter Doo, stage left. “What are ya doing? What’s your schedule today? Are you going to be around to blah, blah, blah … ” Argh! I’d forgotten he’d taken the day off. Immediately my attitude went where I was not – south. What is it about husbands? Don’t they understand that the only time we can truly be “on break” is when absolutely no one – including them – is around? My darling Doo stalked me most of the morning, until finally I decided to escape to the gym, where I promptly pulled a neck muscle and almost got into it with a blue hair not wanting to share equipment. Seriously! Fast forward to the end of my special first day of SB. Our middle son had just successfully completed the first stage of his black belt testing, and in celebration, I accidently flung my phone into a large garbage can. Filled with water. She’s currently buried in a container of rice awaiting a post-Easter miracle. Now I’m stuck with two awkward weeks of working and not, school and no school, a half-dead phone, and very little “me” time. Spring Break 2016? Definitely sucking. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.
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Choose education, civility this political season
Commentary by Jason Peek As I sit in the Main St. Barber Shop and talk to hundreds of people and watch the world go by on TV and my computer, I have noticed the divide in our country over candidates, religion and our opinions on Islam, refugees, guns taxes and on and on and on. I’m starting to realize that what I see is a bunch of mediaeducated people – like myself – that only know half of a story or so that some news broadcast told us. Maybe it was even dictated by someone in power to put out what they want you to hear. I see people arguing and bickering to the point of anger just to show each other how right they think they are. Maybe we should care more about our country and each other first, rather than trying to save the world and not offend anyone that cries about something. Maybe we could remember why and how this country was started and focus on it more than trying to
save a hell-bound world that doesn’t want our help all that much. I’ll choose love and do my best to remember that everyone has rights to their opinion. So the next time the talk gets heated, and you know it’s going downhill, just look at that person in front of you and say something like, “Man, nice talk, but I’m going to grab some wings from The Pint Room and see if they got the new beer in from Danny Boy Beer Works and then get my haircut at Main Street Barber Shop because I love Carmel. Care to join me, brother?” Let me know how it works out. Jason Peek is the owner of the Main Street Barber Shop. Want to tell him what you think? Stop in for a haircut or e-mail him at hogjawz@sbcglobal.net.
Be aware of pit bull traits Editor, In the 3-29-16 edition of the Current, Adam Aasen wrote a small piece about a family that adopted a pit bull rescue dog. I think it is a wonderful thing that unwanted dogs are recued this way and that this family has found a great pet. But the Humane Society and this article ignore some facts about which people need to be aware. It is believed that all dogs are descendants of the wolf. The amazing thing is that one dog can be bred to have characteristics as different as night and day from another. The Chihuahua is the same species as the St. Bernard, but they look as different as a rabbit and pony. Pat Crimans, Noblesville Read the letter at currentincarmel.com
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Weesner a paper tiger Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Betty Weesner had the same job for almost 60 years and never got a promotion. She would have complained to the humor boss, but she was the boss – both the editor and the publisher of The Republican, the oldest newspaper in Hendricks Co. One hundred seventy years old to be exact. Betty always liked to be exact. Betty passed away last week at the age of 90. Since 1890, The Republican has had only three editors. When I reached their office to send my condolences, her long-time assistant Betty Bartley said, “Yeah, some newspapers have that many editors in a year.” Betty Weesner started her career at The Republican in the late ’30s – when she was 10 – writing school news. The editor was a crusty old journalist who also happened to be her father. The publisher was a crusty old journalist, too. (Also her father.) In the 1950s, she graduated from the IU School of Journalism (rare for a woman at the time) and took over for her dad in the mid-’60s. The tiny storefront on Main Street in Danville has housed the newspaper for more than a century, having moved from a couple of other locations over the years. During Betty’s 60-year career as editor, she didn’t miss a single issue, even battling snowstorms to make her deadlines. “People love their local paper,” she said. “When we mess up, we hear about it.” The old building is chock-full of, well, every-
thing, but mostly stacks of newspapers going back decades. Betty’s view of what was worthwhile for her publication echoed her father’s philosophy. He was once asked why Lindbergh’s crossing of the Atlantic was not reported in The Republican back in 1927. “Because Lindbergh was not from Hendricks County,” said the late Edward J. Weesner. Betty had a more lax policy. “If you want to get in The Republican you have to either be born in Hendricks County, live in Hendricks County, work in Hendricks County or get in trouble in Hendricks County.” I once asked her to print my humor column each week and she pretty much told me that unless I was thrown in the local pokey, she couldn’t justify putting my name in her newspaper. Betty believed in local newspapers. “They confirm the gossip you’ve heard all week,” she once told me. Even from her nursing home the last few months, she read each issue, occasionally pointing out a typo. In 2007, I interviewed Betty for my TV segment. The story earned an Emmy award. I went to Danville to tell her about the honor, but she said she still couldn’t mention me in her weekly edition. “But it’s only noon,” she told me. “Plenty of time for you to still get arrested.”
Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.
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Waite to bring acoustic tour to The Warehouse By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com
Where’s Amy meets Sophia Loren Palladium team members Leslie M. Hoggatt (individual gifts officer), Stephanie Decker (donor relations manager), Emily Meaux Lovinson (director of development), Diane Syrcle (vice president of development) and Laura Varnau (events manager) helped make the Palladium Guests evening with Sophia Loren a night to remember. (Photos by Amy Pauszek for Current Publishing LLC. Copyright 2016. All Rights Reserved.)
“Where’s Amy?” … I am still on cloud nine after having an opportunity to attend a special Q & A with Academy Award winning actress Sophia Loren at The Palladium. It was a lovely evening where the audience listened to her life-long stories, saw film clips of her favorite movies and asked questions. It was refreshing to hear how Loren loved and believed in her family. She told the guests stories about her career, which included leading men Clark Gable, Frank Sinatra and Cary Grant. She looked beautiful and shined on stage. I was honored to be invited by the Palladium afterwards for her exclusive meet-and-greet back stage. Excited fans and guests gathered on the Palladium stage and were served champagne and delicious Italian desserts while waiting in line to have a photo taken with Ms. Loren. My time was brief with her, but I was honored when she whispered in my ear that I reminded her of her dear sister in Italy. What an honor and what a evening I will never forget.
Richard and Donna Deer (Carmel) were excited to meet Hollywood legend Sophia Loren after the Q & A at The Palladium.
Jini and Terence Rooney (Carmel) were thrilled to attend the Q & A with Sophia Loren and said they loved all her films.
Carmel’s own L.H. Bayley and lovely wife Dianne stopped to pose for a quick shot for Where’s Amy? minutes before taking their seats.
Where’s Amy? loved running into friends Jeffrey A. Brinkmann with Jenny A. Bizzoco - who were getting ready to meet Sophia Loren at the meet and greet.
John Waite has managed to maintain a rock n’ roll career that stretches from to his time as lead singer for The Babys in the 1970s to continuing to tour as a solo music performer today. “I seem to be lucky. I haven’t fallen off the high wire yet,” the British-born star said. Waite, 63, will appear at The Warehouse in Carmel as part of his Wooden Heart Acoustic Tour at 8 p.m. April 14. Waite will sing many of his hits and answer questions from the audience. The Babys had two top-40 hits with “Isn’t it Time” and “Every Time I Think of You.” Both songs peaked at No. 13. The band broke up in 1980. Waite’s huge John Waite will visit Carmel on solo hit, “Missing You,” reached No. 1 in April 14. (Submitted photo) Billboard’s Top 100 in September 1984. The song (which Waite co-wrote) has been covered by Rod Stewart and Tina Turner, among others. “I played with Rod several months ago, and he stopped the show and said what a great singer I was,” said Waite, who opened for Stewart at a concert in Michigan last year. “It took my breath away. That’s Rod Stewart in front of 20,000 people saying John Waite is a great singer. I couldn’t believe he actually said it. Either I’m incredibly modest, or I’m under-rated. That meant a lot to me for someone of Rod’s caliber.” The fact Stewart covered his song was a compliment as well. “‘Missing You’ has been indescribable,” said Waite, who lives in California. “I don’t know where I be without it. The Babys did very well. We were much-loved. It was a hard fight, and we lost. We went down in a hail of bullets. My first solo record almost got completely forgotten. I had trouble with the music business, but I survived it because of ‘Missing You.’ Every so often, there is a royalty check in the mail, which makes things seem OK. Without that, I would probably be doing something to make a living. I probably wouldn’t be in America. I’d be in the countryside in England. I think my life would have been entirely different. But nothing has been easy. Nothing that is worth having comes easy. Every single step of the way for me has been uphill.” Waite left his solo career to form Bad English with two former bandmates from The Babys in the late 1980s, but the band broke up after two albums. He returned to being a solo artist, often taking time off to recharge. “It’s my personality to step back after being in the ring,” Waite said. “It’s like being a boxer. You get in the ring, go at it. Then you go to your corner. It my case, I read a book or spend time in New York City, or I just regroup. The person who can work 365 days a year is more like a machine. I don’t think the work gets any better or improves by being in the limelight all the time.” For tickets, visit liveforthemusic.com.
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Civic to host backstage event Commentary by Melissa Hook Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will present a Backstage Exclusive: Fiddler on the Roof Edition on April 26. During this theatre intimate, one of a kind evening, Civic Theatre invites guests to explore the working areas of the Tarkington during the run of its production of Fiddler on the Roof. Exploring is encouraged as guests will take self-guided tours through the theatre, and get to experience up close and in person, the areas most people do not get to see. On stage, they’ll visit sets imagined and developed by Civic’s resident scenographer Ryan Koharchik. They can touch and feel clothing from the show, designed by resident costume designer Adrienne Conces. In the trap room, they can interact with props and items from the show. Lessons on stage lighting and director’s cues will take place in the control room. Attendees can visit the green room, and the sound booth as well. At each of the seven stops along the tour, a docent will be available to tell stories about their area of expertise, and give an inside look into how a production takes place. The Backstage Exclusive: Fiddler Edition, hosted by Katz Sapper Miller, is also an op-
The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre. (Submitted photo)
portunity for young professionals and theatre enthusiasts alike to sample beer from six local brewers. Two brews from each participating brewery will be available. Flix Brewhouse will offer samples of Lupulus and Golden Ale. Triton will sample Hometown Hero Golden Ale and Sly Boogie Session IPA. Upland will have Dragonfly IPA and Champagne Velvet Pilsner on-hand. Tastings from Flat 12 Bierworks, People’s Brewing Company and Four Day Ray will round out the offerings. Tickets for this interactive evening are on sale now, and space is limited. Designated drivers are invited to participate at a discounted rate. Special surprises are in store as well. For more information, visit www.civictheatre.org.
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Kravitz to assist CSO for concert By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com
frequently attends Indiana Repertory Theatre with his wife. It was CSO artistic director and conductor Bob Kravitz’s musical tastes run more toDavid Bowden’s idea to invite Kravitz. ward New Wave musicians like Elvis Costello “Bob is a sports institution in Indiaand Joe Jackson. napolis,” Bowden said. “We wanted Yet when the Carmusic to have somebody be involved who mel Symphony Orchestra would be very much at ease in parasked if he would help present their ticipating, who would have name music featuring sports themes, he recognition and who would be fun to readily agreed. work with.” Kravitz, the WTHR-13 sports colKravitz will narrate “Casey at the umnist and on-air personality, will do Kravitz Bat” and serve as color commentator some narration and answer questions in a sense. when CSO Plays Sports at 7:30 p.m. April 9 at “He’ll be interviewed by me during the the Palladium in Carmel. course of the concert and we hope to elicit “It was not something I ever of thought of doing,” said Kravitz, previously a sports colum- sports stories from the music in our program,” nist for the Indianapolis Star. “I like getting out Bowden said. There will be music from movies such as and doing as much community stuff as I can. I “Rocky” and “Breaking Away” along with the did stand-up comedy a few years ago — or at Harlem Globetrotters’ theme “Sweet Georgia least attempted to. I’ll try to do anything for Brown.” The CSO will play the “William Tell the community or for an organization to help Overture,” a tradition at Indiana University raise money. I’m not afraid to look silly.” basketball games. The Fishers resident said he has attended Bowden is encouraging the audience to Symphony on the Prairie a few times at Conwear their school colors. ner Prairie. For more, visit thecenterpresents.com. “I’m mildly cultured,” said Kravitz, who
Mimi Blue Meatballs to open By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Mimi Blue Meatballs will soon be bringing its unique menu to Carmel. Mimi Blue Meatballs restaurant started in Indianapolis at 870 Massachusetts Ave. in January 2015. The hope always was to open a second restaurant, Michael Kosene, owner, said. “But it was a big ‘if’ the first one went well,” Kosene said. “We thought with our entrepreneurial spirit that it would be embraced, and we have. Our goals have been very simple. We’re trying to deliver a fresh product. All our meatballs, all our sauces and our sides are made fresh every day.” Kosene said they are planning to open in the first two weeks of April at 12505 Old Meridian St., the former site of Crust Pizzeria Napoletana. Kosene is the operating partner along with co-owners Gerry and David Kosene, his father and uncle, respectively. Kosene, a 32-year-old Indianapolis resident, said he expects to have 35 to 40 employees, including the managers. The seating capacity is estimated to be 90 to 95 people. The restaurant name is a tribute to Mildred
Outside the new location at 12505 Old Meridian St. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)
“Mimi” Kosene, mother of Gerry and David, who died at age 91 in 2011. Her maiden name was Bluestein. “We try to maintain a level of service with our staff that is exceptional,” Kosene said. “We set a very high standard for the experience we want our customers to have. Our price point is affordable. We try to offer upscale food, atmosphere and service for affordable prices.” Mimi Blue Meatballs was the Kosenes’ first venture into the restaurant business. Kosene & Kosene Residential, a real estate development company, was started by Gerry and David Kosene, and Michael has been with the business just more than 10 years. For more, visit mimibluemeatballs.com.
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to slow cooker pot. Add vegetables. Cover pot with lid and cook for 8 hours in lowmedium heat. Remove meat from pot, shred meat with two forks and return to pot, add parsley, mix well. Remove bay leaves and taste for seasoning. Serve Ropa Vieja with white rice and sprinkle green olives. Black beans and sweet plantains add the final touch. Ceci Martinez is a Zionsville resident who was born in New York and raised in Peru. For more of Ceci’s recipes, visit currentzionsville.com.
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It was date night featuring Boyz II Men for Ian and Stacy Dolsen of Fishers. They both said they look forward to The Scene’s pre-party concerts and festivities.
A few lucky fans received a red rose from Boyz ll Men artist Nathan Morris as he sang soft and sexy love songs to the Palladium crowd’s female, die-hard fans.
Where’s Amy? checked out The Scene preparty celebration at the Palladium before attending the Boyz II Men concert. The pre party included a colorful candy bar, Punch Burger mini sliders, Sun King Beer and the spin master DJ Lockstar, who rocked the Founder’s Room with his magic. There are lots of great perks to becoming a member of The Scene if you love the arts and are 21 to 40 years of age. Check it out by visiting BeInTheScene. org. Boyz II Men had the sold-out crowd up on their feet dancing and singing all night long. They delivered, and it was fun to travel back in time jamming to their hits from a span of 25 years. The Boyz kept the crowd alive, and some lucky fans were given a red rose by the band members as they sang their unforgettable love songs of the past. Yep, I even scored a special red rose from Wanya Morris, and I have to admit my heart was pounding of sheer inner joy. Bravo to the Center’s President/CEO Tanya Castroverde Moskalenko, the entire Palladium staff and concert sponsor University of Indianapolis. It’s safe to say the Palladium roof was on fire! Robert and Sheronda James (Fishers) told Where’s Amy? they have always been huge fans of Boyz II Men and were excited to see them perform live at the Palladium.
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Dispatches Diabetes seminar – Riverview Health will host a diabetes seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. April 26 at Riverview Health in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room. The staff of the Diabetes Education Center will discuss myths and truths regarding diabetes including dietary planning, food restrictions and exercise. A light dinner will be served. The program is free, but registration is required. Register at riverview.org/classes, or call 317-776-7999. 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 p.m. to 11 p.m. April 29 at Ritz Charles and support the clinic’s general operating fund. For more, visit www. TrinityFreeClinic.org.
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self – in the evenings or on weekends – consider how you’d like to spend the time. What activities interest you? Is there a hobby you’d like to try or something new you’d like to learn? You’ll be more likely to follow through if you have plans for how you’ll spend the time. • Shake off guilt. Some people feel guilty taking time out for themselves when others – especially children – are counting on them. Remember that when you spend time engaged in activities that contribute to your mental, physical, emotional or spiritual well-being, you return feeling restored and refreshed. And because of that, others benefit too. You’ll soon find that “me time” isn’t an indulgence, but an activity that enables you to be a better parent, spouse, friend, employee – and person – to those around you.
Probiotic foods – The good bacteria that live in your digestive system are largely responsible for your immune system. Keeping them healthy is essential. Yogurt is well known for containing probiotics, which strengthen your digestive system. Several other foods contain probiotics as well including: 1. Sourdough bread 2. Most cheeses including mozzarella, cheddar, Gouda and cottage cheese 3. Kefir – a type of drinkable yogurt Source: Naturalon.com
Be Beautiful – The public is invited to Be Beautiful, a fundraiser for On Your Feet Foundation from 5 to 8 p.m. April 25 at 1200 W. Carmel Dr. On Your Feet helps birthparents build a better life through case management and coaching, monetary grants and a community of other birthparents. A donation of $125 will provide guests with one service of their choice from ClarityMD, Dragonfly or Method Salon. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Foot health seminar – Riverview Health will host a foot health seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. April 13 in the Krieg Devault Conference Room at Riverview Health. Dr. Scott Schulman and Dr. Tracey Ikerd will discuss common foot problems, such as warts, ingrown toenails and bunions. They will also talk about the advanced wound care technology for foot infections and ulcers. A light dinner will be served. The program is free, but registration is required. Register at riverview.org/ classes, or call 317-776-7999. Visitor restrictions at Riverview Health – As the number of flu cases increase, Riverview Health is taking added precautions to protect its patients, families, staff members and community from unnecessary exposure to influenza. Until further notice, the following restrictions are in place: no visitors with flu-like illness, fever or cough; no visitors under the age of 16; no visitors except immediate family, partner or significant other.
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“We are break-fix company,” Cowell said. “When students break the technology, they After beginning in James Cowell’s basement turn it in to the technology department and they contact us.” four years ago, AppleCrossing Inc. has finally In addition to fixing hardware isadvanced to a business tech space that is all its own. sues or breaks in Apple products, AppleCrossing Inc. also sells used and “It started out in my refurbished Apple products. basement just buying and selling The company has also begun to used iPhones. I quickly realized we reach out to education foundations would need to add to that to become around the state through the Apsuccessful and grow,” Cowell said. “I pleCrossing Cares program. Hamilton never thought we’d need office space. Cowell Southeastern and Noblesville Schools It outgrew my house in year two, and have joined the initiative. we moved into office in Carmel and have been “The AppleCrossing Cares initiative offered there over two years.” to schools is we offer a discount geared toThe business will now be at 108 E. Carmel ward students and families,” Cowell said. Dr. in a 1,200-square-foot space. An amount of $10 will be taken off a purIn 2015, AppleCrossing Inc. began catering chase or a fix for the student or family memto education and has become established in ber, and AppleCrossing will then cut a check 33 schools across the state. for $10 back to that specific school’s education foundation. The store will open in April with hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Walk-ins are accepted, although appointments are preferred. From 4 to 7 p.m. April 9, an open house will be held at the new business. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
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Pedcor Companies has announced that Surroundings by Natureworks+ has moved into a studio space on the business second floor of the Indiana Design Center. Surroundings by Natureworks+ is known for its creation of custom outdoor and indoor living spaces for homes across central Indiana and joins a vibrant community of design industry businesses located at the IDC. Surroundings by Natureworks+ has operated in Carmel and been creating luxurious landscapes, patios, pergolas, sunrooms and interior renovations for nearly 20 years. “Our clients have come to know and expect luxury from us, which is why the Indiana Design Center is such a great fit for our business. I value the synergies and depth of resources the building has to offer both our clients and business,” said Randy Sorrell, Surroundings by Natureworks+ founder and president. “We are very strategic about the mix of businesses represented at the Indiana Design Center and Surroundings by Natureworks+ is the perfect fit for the IDC given its solid reputation in the marketplace and the luxury outdoor living niche it fulfills,” said Melissa Averitt, senior vice president for sales and marketing at Pedcor Companies.
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Since she worked at the Old Towne Bed and Breakfast, 521 First Avenue N.W., years ago, Kelly Quinn knew she wantbusiness ed to own the yellow house and operate it as her own. Now, her dream has come true with her husband, Joe, alongside her. The couple recently closed their Westfield business, Union Baking Co., to move to the bed and breakfast as the previous owners retired. “I loved the house. I loved the owners,” Kelly said. “I think it’s important to keep their legacy here.” The three bedrooms for guests – each with separate bathrooms – are named after the previous owners’ daughters. The Quinns plan on keeping those names on each of the doors. “We won’t be changing much,” Kelly said. The bed and breakfast had been closed as the Quinns move in but reopened on April 1. “Over the past year or so, this place has seen a big influx of aunts and uncles or grandparents of the people who travel with the teams (to Grand Park in Westfield) but don’t want to stay with the team at the hotel,” Joe said. The couple is working on converting a separate building into a commercial kitchen to support the bed and breakfast and their cater-
ing business, JET Inflight Catering. Later, they plan on expanding on top of the new kitchen for additional living space. Kelly will still bake custom cakes and bakery orders for those who miss the Union Baking Co. Orders should still be arranged through unionbakingco.com. The couple is a big supporter of local produce and growing their own herbs and vegetables. “I’ve always cooked like that,” Joe said. “It does make a difference. Not only is it healthier, but it tastes better, too.” It costs $168 per night to stay in the bed and breakfast. For more, visit carmelbandb. com.
Dispatches Parade of Homes – David Weekley Homes is celebrating its 40th anniversary by hosting the World’s Largest Parade of Homes in cities across the country. From April 1-30, the community is invited to visit any model or showcase home in Indianapolis to see current innovations in design and décor trends. In honor of this milestone, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America will receive a $5 donation for each visitor who registers with a sales consultant during this event. For more, visit davidweekleyhomes.com. New senior VP – Citizens State Bank has hired Donna M. Howell as the new senior vice president, chief operating officer. Top insurance producer – Jeremy Sims of Shepherd Insurance has been named as one of Insurance Business America Magazine’s Top Producers for 2016. IBA received an overwhelming number of nominations. To be eligible for inclusion, nominees had to meet certain criteria including a book of business exceeding $750,000 in 2015.
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Building future workforce – OneZone presents Workforce 2020, Building a Strategic Workforce for the Future, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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. Big O Tires to open – Big O Tires, one of North America’s largest retail tire and automotive service franchisors will open two new stores in Indiana – one in Noblesville and one in Carmel. Both locations currently operate as Joe’s Auto Service, Inc. CICF leaders elected – Central Indiana Community Foundation announced new 2016 leadership at the March board meeting. Cindy Simon Skjodt succeeds Charlie Sutphin as board chair and will lead the board alongside three new officers: Greg Hahn, vice-chair; Kathy Davis, treasurer; Aasif Bade, secretary. New partners named – The law firm of Boje, Benner, Becker, Markovich & Hixson, LLP is proud to announce that Laurie D. Johnson and Alicia M. Adcock have become partners in the firm effective Feb. 1. Also, after 36 years of dedicated service, James (Jim) Pickering retired from the practice of law.
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in our industry we are always looking for skilled, qualified trained people.” Williams Comfort Air is calling the effort The In the wake of heating and air conditionNext Chapter. ing company Carrier’s announcement of the “What we are doing is helping impending move of provide opportunities as these people business Indianapolis manuplan the next chapter of their careers facturing jobs to and lives,” Huck said. “I know that if I Mexico, Carmel-based Williams Comwere in their shoes, it would be helpfort Air decided to do its part. ful to know that there are companies Jacob Huck, president of Williams in the area that are willing to employ Comfort Air, reached out to Central me if I get the required training.” Indiana Heating Ventilation Air ConHuck Huck is hoping other companies ditioning and plumbing dealing about will support The Next Chapter mission. joining together and pledging job opportuni“We hope that other businesses will anties to displaced employees. swer our challenge to ask two questions: A total of 1,400 employees are expected to Does my industry or profession have a difficult lose their jobs with their three-year transition time finding qualified team members? Will my to a Mexico plant, starting in 2017. company's growth plan provide possible job “We were concerned about the 1,400 famiopportunities for these families?” Huck said. lies being affected by this, and we felt that “If the answer to either of these is yes, then was being lost in all the media coverage,” there is opportunity for those who want to be Williams Comfort Air marketing manager Suzi trained in those areas, and we need to comNichols said. “We thought we could give some municate that.” direction to the Carrier employees about what For more, contact TheNextChapter@Williamtype of position will be available to them sComfortAir.com. when their jobs begin to phase out. We know
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Amazing! I love hearing that word ooze from our clients as we walk their project. And, it’s a great description of outdoor living this comprehensive space that allowed thrilling on-site adjustments as updated ideas percolated. PERGOLA Who knew a decade ago that these overhead wood structures would dominate conversations regarding relevant outdoor living spaces? But they do, perhaps because they accomplish so much. This 2-post cedar pergola is a classic design and was built to enhance privacy and provide an intimate feel to the exposed site-lines. It felt very vulnerable without it. FIREPLACE Fire features continue to bring people together, sort of like your kitchen granite counter. While we love building fireplaces, budget often interferes and pushes us towards boulder fire pits, modular units from Godby Hearth and Home in the Indiana Design Center or stone fire features we construct. Gas starters are installed in most and allows for an easy start when burning firewood or a smoke free
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tating towards the popularity of brick patios. Why not excel in both? Trees, shrubs, perennials and groundcover complete a space. Designed and installed properly, landscapes can offer privacy, provide shade and add colorful drama to an otherwise benign area. Lowell, at ProCare, excels at this … so do we! WALL Few materials speak to Indiana like this locally sourced, snapped limestone on the retaining wall. Produced in several shapes, sizes and a few colors, national demand occasionally makes this favorite of ours difficult to secure. Large or small, most amazing outdoor living spaces appreciate one of these delicious elements. Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improvement firm. He may be reached at 317-6792565, randy@choosesurroundings.com or www.choosesurroundings.com.
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Waiting for the last frost to pass before planting your garden can be a waste! Now is the time to start your cole seasonal crops before it’s too late. Cole crops do better during the cooler months of April and May and tend to bolt or go to seed during the hot days of June. Cole crops. such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage, should be transplanted now for best results. If seeds were not started four to six weeks ago, it’s best to purchase seedlings that can be transplanted now. Too often, inexperienced gardeners will plant cole crops in May, which will result in little to no harvest of these plants. Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage can easily tolerate cold down to 26 degrees, but once it gets down below that, there’s probably going to be some damage, and if it gets below 17 degrees, it will probably kill them. This is when you should be ready with row covers or buckets to cover the plants should it get down that cold. Cole crops aren’t the only cool-season vegetables that need to be planted early. Snow peas, carrots, spinach, lettuce and other
Cabbage is a vegetable that should be transplanted outdoors in April. (Photo by Noah Herron)
greens need to be direct-seeded into the soil at the end of March or the early part of April. Seed potatoes also should be planted at this time. When Indiana’s summer heat begins in June, the cool-season vegetables will start to turn yellow, and that’s when they should be pulled and replaced with warm-season crops. You can follow up with any warm-season crop such as tomatoes, squash, melons, cucumbers and more! Noah Herron is owner of Urban Farmer Garden Center, 120 E, 161st St., Westfield. To contact Herron, call 600-2807 or visit www.ufseeds.com.
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Finding your purpose Commentary by Lorene Burkhart As our population ages and the number of people reaching their 80th birthdays and beyond continues to climb, we find aging ourselves faced with new challenges and what to do with these old geezers. I moved into my retirement community just before my 80th birthday, not because I considered myself to be old, but because I was ready for the exciting challenges yet to come. OK, so most of my fellow residents aren’t quite as gung ho as I am. What I’m observing is a struggle for many who are in good health and have their mental faculties to find a purpose for their lives. All of their previous life responsibilities have been removed (cooking, cleaning, driving, planning their time) in their new “stress free” environment. It may sound good while you’re still living a stressful life, but living it is another thing. Planning for your “last phase” of life is handled by lawyers, financial planners and physi-
cians, but who is helping the “in betweens” (after retirement, but before age 80) plan for a purpose? When I hear the not-yet-retired say they can’t wait until they can just enjoy life (golf, travel, etc.), I watch them tire of it quickly. I admire people who begin their transition from work life to retirement when they are still working. Recently, I enjoyed a presentation by a photographer who is now in his early 70s. He began developing his interest in photography while he was still in his executive position at a large company. He and his wife now travel around the world while he photographs animals, birds and sports events. He glows while he shows and shares his wonderful pictures, telling his audience about the locale and why the picture is relevant. He has a purpose and he enjoys life.
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Dispatches Designer workshop series – The public is invited to connect with design professionals each month on various interior design topics. Join them for Start With Art and Let it Be Your Design Guide at 10:30 a.m. April 19 at the Indiana Design Center. Dianne Wright of Coats-Wright Art & Design will present. RSVP via email to concierge@IndianaDesignCenter.com.
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Using your broiler – Broiling is a fast, easy way to prepare foods. To make it easier, remember the following: 1. Preheat for 10 minutes. 2. Dry moist foods with paper towels. Wet food will steam instead of broil. 3. Place the oven rack close to the heat, about four or five inches away. 4. Don’t flip delicate fish. Instead, preheat a baking tray in the oven and place the fish on the hot tray so it will cook on both sides. Source: BottomLinePersonal.com Remove eggshells from food – We’ve all dropped a bit of eggshell into our recipe and then chased it around the bowl with our finger or a spoon to retrieve it. Instead, use a large piece of eggshell. Source: BottomLinePersonal.com
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Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception (Photo by Don Knebel)
Havana’s rest stop for Columbus Commentary by Don Knebel Havana’s Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception is deliberately imperfect. The Italian Baroque cathetravel dral provided an extended stop on the cross-Atlantic journeys of Christopher Columbus’ remains. In the early 18th century, Jesuit missionaries sent to Cuba had been so successful converting the indigenous people to Christianity that they received permission in 1727 to build a small church in a former Havana swamp. Work on the church, designed by Francesco Borromini, began in 1748, with the ornate façade constructed from coral blocks taken from nearby Cojimar. In 1767, King Charles III, jealous of the Jesuit’s power, expelled them from Spanish lands, including Cuba. The church was completed without them in 1777 and became a cathedral. The towers flanking the cathedral’s entrance are of noticeably different sizes, following the examples of Gothic architects, such as the ones who deliberately made the portals of Notre Dame Cathedral dissimilar because only God can create perfect symmetry. The bells in the larger
tower reportedly include gold and silver along with bronze, giving them an unusually sweet sound. The cathedral itself has been described as “music cast into stone.” After Columbus died in Spain in 1506, he was buried in Hispaniola, where he had stopped on each of his trips to the New World. When Spain ceded Hispaniola to France in 1795, an urn-full of Columbus’ remains was sent to Cuba, where they were interred in the Havana Cathedral’s Altar of the Gospel. After the Spanish American War, the contents of the urn were reshipped across the Atlantic Ocean and placed in an above-ground tomb in the cathedral in Seville, Spain. Havana’s Cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of San Cristóbal de la Habana. The cathedral and the adjoining car-free Plaza of the Cathedral are popular destinations for American visitors, including President Obama. 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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The Greenskeeper, Inc. is now hiring. Applicants must apply in person at 17309 Westfield Park Rd in Westfield. 317-804-8877 Lawn Care Applicators & Landscape Crew Members 40hr/week. Starting @ $10hr. No experience OK. Must have valid driver’s license, willing to work outdoors in all conditions, able to lift 50lbs. 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.
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Covenant Security Services, a national provider of quality guards is accepting applications for experienced Security Professionals in the Carmel, IN area. · Must be 18 years of age, · Previous military or law enforcement a plus · Have a high school diploma or equivalent · Excellent customer service skills · Excellent computer service · Excellent communication skills, verbal and written · Must be neat, well-groomed and present a professional appearance We offer competitive wages and a great working environment! Apply online at www.covenantsecurity.com HELP WANTED
Scott Pools in Carmel is currently hiring full time seasonal helpers for our service department. A valid drivers license, background check and some weekend work is required. $12.00 per hour. Experience helpful but not necessary. If you like working outdoors, this job is for you! Give us a call, email or stop by the store to fill out an application. Scott Pools - 904 W. Main Street - Carmel, IN 46032 317-846-5576 - scottpools2@gmail.com
Wanted people who like to learn - Small software development shop looking for people with a technical background especially those who may have some experience with Dynamics CRM or Salesforce. Send your resume to ltaylor@webtechone.net Please only apply if you are willing to put some hard work into learning. We are willing to train but only if you are willing to master the application. Salary will be discussed with those that apply
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