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Judge overturns Hamilton County’s sign ordinance By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com With less than a month to go until the primary election, political candidates once again may put their campaign signs ELECTION in Hamilton County rights of way. Hamilton Superior Court Judge William J. Hughes ruled April 11 that the county’s sign ordinance, adopted Feb. 12, is unconstitutional because it restricts some signs — such as political ones — in unincorporated areas but allows commercial signs, which are regulated by a different county code. Rick Sharp, a Carmel resident running for a seat on the Hamilton County Council, filed a lawsuit Feb. 20 challenging the sign ordinance. He said that it restricted political free speech and limited chances for lesser-financed candidates to build name recognition. Hughes stated the county has the right to limit signs to improve aesthetics and ensure public safety — two goals stated in the ordinance — but that it didn’t make sense to then allow only certain kinds of signs, especially when content is the determining factor.

Political candidates may once again place signs in county rights of way. (File photo)

“Defendants have made no showing whatsoever that, in the unincorporated part of Hamilton County — the vast majority of Hamilton County Right of Way — commercial signs do not also interfere with the County’s asserted interests in improving aesthetics and ensuring safety,” Hughes stated in the ruling. The judge threw out the ordinance for incorporated areas as well, stating in the rul-

ing that it is “over-inclusive for sweeping too much speech within its reach.” “On its face, the Sign Ordinance prohibits a stranded motorist, for example, from placing a sign or row of signs — in the form of flares — around her car on the roadway’s shoulder,” the ruling states. “On this basis, too, the ordinance is constitutionally infirm.” County commission President Christine Altman, who is running a primary campaign to keep her seat, said commissioners will meet to determine if they will appeal the ruling. “While we disagree with the court’s interpretation of the ordinance and the law, we respect that the trial court has issued its determination,” she stated in an email. “In the interim, we caution that anyone placing signage in county right of way exercise due caution not to endanger themselves or the traveling public in their placement.” Sharp said he is “very happy” about the ruling, although he doesn’t plan to put his campaign signs in the county’s rights of way until closer to the May 8 election day. “It was a good day for Hamilton County (April 11),” Sharp said. “The First Amendment is alive and well.”

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Creekside Middle School student Ireland Jones is an elite baton twirler with the goal of one day setting a world record. (Photo by Lisa Price) Founded October 24, 2006, at Carmel, IN Vol. XI, No. 27 Copyright 2018. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved. 30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444 info@youarecurrent.com The views of the columnists in Current in Carmel are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Residents near Spring Mill Road and 96th Street have expressed many concerns about a possible St. Vincent DEVELOPMENT medical center proposed for the intersection, with some homeowners directly behind the development saying they feel pressured to sell their houses to make way for the project. The Carmel Plan Commission will meet April 17 to discuss the $1 billion project, one that Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said could be a huge boost to the area. “It’s always good when someone wants to invest a billion dollars in your community,” he said. “It has to be done carefully and sensitively and in a way that enhances property values surrounding the area.” Media reports have stated that St. Vincent

but he said he’ll keep an eye on the project. He confirmed that St. VincentIndiana has options to buy the property, which was not included in the planning documents. The plan commission will consider whether to rezone approximately 30.15 acres to the Meridian Corridor zoning district “with the intent to develop the site into a campus-like The Carmel Plan Commission soon will consider a rezoning request for setting with multiple builda $1 billion medical center. (Submitted rendering) ings and parking garages,” holds an option on the land but does not have according to the documents. The site is currently zoned for single-family residential. plans to build there. St. Vincent did not return calls for Brainard said he doesn’t like to influence comment. decisions of the Carmel Plan Commission,

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CCS names semi-finalists news@currentincarmel.com Carmel Clay Schools announced 25 educators who have been named Teacher of the Year semi-finalists. These EDUCATION teachers will be recognized during a ceremony April 26. One teacher will be selected to represent CCS at the Indiana Dept. of Education’s Teacher of the Year program. A selection committee comprised of teachers, administrators and a representative from the Carmel Education Foundation reviewed each nomination and selected the following educators: • Kimi Fisher, 2nd grade, Carmel Elementary • Heather Urtel, 3rd grade, Cherry Tree Elementary • Abbie Mann, kindergarten, College Wood Elementary • Julie Arnold, 5th grade, Forest Dale Elementary • Cherie Struve, 5th grade, Mohawk Trails Elementary • Steve West, 5th grade, Orchard Park Elementary • Jennifer Marshall, 1st grade, Prairie Trace Elementary • Josh Southard, performing arts, Smoky

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By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County officials detailed the new Hamilton County Jail expansion project during a ground-breaking ceremony April 10 at the site on the GROUNDBREAKING north side of the jail, 18102 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville. Phase I construction of the expansion project is scheduled to begin this month, and the $13.5 million project is expected to be complete in April 2019. The first phase will add 120 beds. Phase II, which costs just less than $4 million, will add 136 beds. The Hamilton County Jail originally was built in 1993 to hold 296 inmates. The jail population is now nearing 400 inmates. “I think it’s important to note that Hamilton County is not only one of the fastestgrowing counties in the state, but also one of the largest counties as well with a population of over 360,000, which is expected to double in size by 2050,” Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt said. In addition to the extra beds, the expansion will have an interior recreation area, a classroom and a medical support area. Dining space will be accommodated in existing

From left, Hamilton County Council President Steve Schwartz, Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger, Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt, Commissioner Christine Altman, Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen, Hamilton County Council member Paul Ayers and Hamilton County Council member Jeff Hern break ground on the jail expansion. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

space in the old jail. The new addition to the jail will have 11 cell pods with 84 cells. Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen outlined how House Bill 1006, passed in January 2016, affected the jail’s population. The legislation requires Level 6 felons to serve their terms in county jails rather than state prisons. “We have done all we can do, and as the county continues to grow and expand and issues continue to rise, we have no choice but to break ground on a new building,” Bowen said.

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When Pat Boylan was in kindergarten, he made his father, Andy, play a cassette tape of Indiana PacBROADCASTING ers radio broadcasters Mark Boyle and Bobby “Slick” Leonard doing highlights of the 1994-95 season. “Every single day I would make him play it in the car,” Boylan said. “I’m sure it drove him crazy, but I think it fostered a love for it.” The 2009 Carmel High School graduate is in his fourth season of being part of the radio and TV broadcast team with the Pacers. He will start his start his fourth season with the Indiana Fever in May. Boylan, who lives in downtown Indianapolis, said he ultimately wants to do playby-play at a high level. “The great thing is I get to do (TV) play-byplay with the Fever and get to work with one of the best play-by-play people in the world with Mark Boyle and get to work with Chris Denari in some capacity and my boss Jamie Burns (Pacers Sports and Entertainment vice president of broadcasting),” Boylan said. “So, I get great hands-on experience with the Fever in an area I want to do.”

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Correction — In the April 10 edition of Current in Carmel, the name of the Prairie Trace Elementary principal was incorrect. Her name is Jill Schipp. CarmelFest grand marshal named — Winner of “The Voice” and Carmel’s own Josh Kaufman will be the grand marshal of the 2018 Centier Bank CarmelFest Parade on July 4. Florida-born Kaufman has been a staple of the Indianapolis music scene, as a soloist and band member of The New Kaufman Etiquette for more than 15 years with his soulful, R&B-influenced sound. His stardom grew when he was crowned winner of the sixth season of NBC’s “The Voice” in 2014. Kaufman will perform from 5:30 to 7 p.m. July 3 at the gazebo. Library progress update — The Carmel Clay Public Library will hold a progress update and public input session at 6:30 April 19 in the Program Room. Come hear the latest news regarding the future vision for the library. Support staff of the year — Carmel Clay Schools is in search of the 2018 CCS Support Staff of the Year. Nominate a staff member for the honor by April 25 at goo.gl/rvUSpX. Nominations will be reviewed by a districtwide selection committee and the winner will be announced in May.

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Volunteer docents needed — The Carmel Clay Historical Society is seeking volunteer docents to staff exhibits at the Monon Depot. The job consists of greeting visitors and sharing about Carmel’s history. Training will be provided. For more information, visit CarmelClayHistory.org.

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Democratic Women of Hamilton County — The Democratic Women of Hamilton County will meet at 9:30 a.m. April 21 the at Delaware Township Trustee Building, 9090 E. 131st St., Fishers. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions of current candidates.

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By Heather Collins • news@currentincarmel.com She’s only 12 years old, but Ireland Jones has been mesmerizing crowds and racking up awards across the nation for COVER STORY years with a baton and her athletic ability. The seventh-grade Creekside Middle School student has her sights set on breaking the world baton twirling spin record, a feat she dreams of doing on “The Ellen Show.” The female record is 9 spins on the ground by the person throwing the baton while it is in the air. Ireland is up to 7. “Once you put a baton in her hand, it was just like it was always there,” said Ireland’s mother, Amy Patton. Ireland also takes gymnastics and ballet classes to enhance her routines. She works on her twirling techniques for roughly 14 hours a week. The third-generation twirler already has won more than 215 trophies and counting. Ireland’s titles, for her age group, include Advanced Miss Majorette of Indiana; Advanced World Solo Champion; Indiana State Advanced 2 Baton Champion; and elite solo champion of Twirl Mania 2018. she has held the world solo champion title for the past five years in her age group. “I love it because it is so unique,” she said. Passing the baton Ireland’s grandmother, Virginia Fearrin, began twirling in junior high. During her freshman year at Noblesville High School, Fearrin began teaching twirling. Her students included the featured twirler at Carmel High School, Indiana University and North Central during the 1960s. She continFearrin ues to judge national and world competitions. She helps design Ireland’s costumes and says helping her granddaughter practice for competitions has helped her stay young, fit and involved. “Ireland was a natural,” Fearrin said. “She is probably the best student I’ve ever had.” Fearrin is happy to pass along her love of twirling to her granddaughter and said she is proud of Ireland’s accomplishments. “She’s been such a joy to work with,” Fearrin said. “She’s just a very, very sweet person, a very loving person.” ‘Naturally a baton twirler’ Dale White, Ireland’s baton coach the last five years, is a 47-year veteran of the skill and is considered one of its top coaches. A number of his students have won world championships and events. “Her grandmother was a twirler, her mother was a twirler, so when Ireland was born, she was naturally a baton twirler,” White said. “She became very good at a very, very young age.”

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White said it was unusual working with Ireland because there were many thing she inherently and innately knew how to do. “She really is special,” White said. White travels from Dayton, Ohio, to Carmel every three weeks for Ireland’s lessons. He said he has no doubt that Ireland can reach the world-ranking level. Twirling to success In the short run, Ireland wants to twirl for Carmel High School and become part of the USA Twirling Team in three years. She is aiming for a twirling scholarship and wants to pursue a career in media as an EPSN sports news broadcaster. In the future, Ireland wants to compete in all sanctioned twirling pageants and competitions, audition for America’s Got Talent and participate in the CarmelFest Parade. “I like to try and keep it alive, because not many people do it,” Ireland said. Ireland lives in Carmel with her mother and stepfather Steve Patton, along with her sister and family dog, Bentley, a 200-pound English mastiff. Her father, Brian Jones, lives in Zionsville. On May 5, Ireland will compete in Miss Majorette of Indiana.

A FIT FAMILY Ireland Jones’ favorite foods include seaweed, salmon, pistachios and black beans. She adheres to a mostly plant-based diet. Ireland and her mom Amy Patton, and her 8-year-old sister, Vayda Jones, complete triathlons as a team. Patton is a fitness trainer and helps the girls lead a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle. “These kids are growing up with the healthiest lifestyle you could dream of,” Patton said. Vayda is following in her sister’s footsteps and also has taken up the family tradition of baton twirling. During the summer, the sisters help at their grandparent’s ice cream shop, Fearrin’s Ice Cream and Yogurt Depot, in Brown County. The sisters are working on a twirling duet. To help deal with performance pressure, they turn to their faith and recite the lines, “God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good.”

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Commentary by Terry Anker With each trip planned and each itinerary booked, we can find ourselves stretched between excitement and anxiety. Even as we eagerly anticipate the chance to break away from our daily routines and find solace in an exotic locale, often unknown to us but for our imaginations, we can harbor a bit of secret apprehension. New foods, new beds, new climates, new languages – each deliver to us an unsettling dose of, well, new. We like what we have – that’s why we have it. Still, we seek something more. Perhaps it is part of our human condition. What we have is never as good as what we want – which is never as good as what we have. The paradox is most confusing. Yet, we cannot find a substitute. Even in a world of social media, virtual reality and Asian-fusion, travel is the most direct way to understand a culture and, perhaps, lower our defenses just a bit. Famed Hollywood actress Shirley MacLaine is attributed with noting that, “The more I traveled, the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.” Shared human experience, in Istanbul or Rio, serves best to help us find our commonality and to celebrate our difference. One travels to learn about others. But, that education does not stand alone. Very often, we learn more about ourselves. At first, one might wonder why they eat what they eat, do what they do, or live like they live. Then, in a moment of reflection, the question is turned inward. When observing them in a strange land, the questions come easily. What might the mirror say if we asked it the same? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

BELIEVE IT! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Hudson, Wis., you are not allowed to put litter into someone else’s trash receptacle without express permission. Source: dumblaws.com

Astoundingly high debt growing Commentary by Bill Shaffer As official non-mayors of Carmel, we are outraged rightly at the federal debt. At $20.7 trillion and NON-MAYOR counting, the debt imposes a tremendous burden on future generations. The federal debt-to-revenue ratio is 6.16. Astoundingly high. Never to be outdone, Carmel City Hall savants have incurred $864 million and counting. Carmelaks enjoy a debtto-revenue ration of 6.9 – a healthy 12 percent higher than Uncle Sam’s. What is higher than “astoundingly high”? Astoundingly-er? Add in overlapping debt from the county, the schools and the library, and our $1.06 billion debt racks up an 8.4 debtto-revenue ratio – 36 percent greater than the U.S. obligation. Wonder what the debt-rating outfits think of that. If they downgrade us again, will we abide by the adage: “There is no education in the second kick of a mule?”

City Hall points out that Fort Wayne has more debt – about $988 million, or 15 percent greater than Carmelistas’. Fort Wayne’s debt divided by its population is $3,897.65. Ours is $9,076.99. Who is fooling whom?” Uncle George used to say, “You don’t call a drunk who steals from his kids’ piggy banks to buy booze a ‘financier.’” On a lighter note, Carmelons, we need a contest to fill in a gaping image gap in our fine city’s reputation. None of the roundabouts have a name. So, here’s your challenge this week: Come up with a naming scheme for the roundabouts. You know, like Chicago’s color scheme for the elevated/subway train system – Red Line, Green Line, etc. Think about it and enter your choice to me at news@currentincarmel.com. Bill Shaffer is a Carmel resident and self-proclaimed official non-mayor of the city. He may be reached at news@ currentincarmel.com.

Sing with me and the lead from Europe: “It’s the fi-nal count-down!” We’re in the home stretch, people. The final countdown to summer. Six weeks or so HUMOR until late mornings, homeworkfree nights and, God willing, warm weather become the norm. I’m not sure why I need June to get here so badly, but these last few months have been exhausting. Anyone else? For me, it’s been a slow, almost imperceptible build-up of teaching and parenting stresses combined with schizophrenic weather that has me longing for a beach and a mai tai. But I didn’t realize how tired and overwhelmed I was until spring break because like most moms, I just kept pushing forward, regardless of my own state of mind. After a short weekend in New York City with one of my twins to check out some colleges and stand in line for hours to enjoy a milkshake/cookie dough/Statue of Liberty (in order of priority), I immediately lost a fight to a nasty cold and subsequently did nothing except sneeze and mainline Netflix’s Santa Clarita Diet for 72 hours. By Thursday, I was finally able to tackle the long-neglected yard work, taxes and actually cook a non-Kraft dinner, but was in bed by 8:30 almost every night. Not exactly the break I had planned, but clearly much-needed. So, as I look ahead to these last few weeks of school, I’m hoping I can make it to May 30. The sun is shining today, which is a good sign, and homework for my kiddos should subside as exams approach. At the very least, I now have a mantra: “It’s the final countdown!” Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

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prior to annexation? The mayor also stated that current trash contracts would remain in effect until March 1, 2019. However, a few days later his Carmel Utilities sent a letter contradicting that, stating everyone would be switched by April 1 of this year. Finally, he stated the Hamilton County Sherrif’s Office would be our primary law enforcement, with Carmel PD continuing as before assisting “in emergencies.” However, in my neighborhood last week, Carmel PD was serving as the primary patrol unit. I spoke to the officer; he had been requested by the city engineer, and not through the emergency 911 services. The Sherrif’s Office was unaware of this. Read the full letter at currentincarmel. com. Eric S. Morris, Carmel (despite what my mailing address says)

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Now hear this Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Last week, I had my annual physical. I was sitting in the waiting room filling out a form HUMOR Titled, “A SIMPLE TEST TO SEE IF YOU HAVE HEARING LOSS.” Here are a few questions, verbatim: “Do others complain that you watch TV with the volume too high?” My wife comes into the bedroom while I’m watching Colbert and says, “I can’t believe how loud this is.” I know she is saying that, because I can read lips. “Do you have to sit up front in church to understand the sermon?” I’m Jewish, but when I was a kid in Hebrew school, I cut class all the time. Even when my hearing was perfect, I didn’t have a clue what the rabbi was talking about. “Do you have difficulty understanding women?” The questionnaire says some loss is so gradual you don’t even know you have a problem unless someone brings it to your attention. Gee, I wonder who that would be? “Do you have trouble understanding children?” Babies? Not a word. Toddlers? Not a problem. Teenagers? Not a clue. “Do you know where sounds come from?” This is a trick, like the “tree falling in the forest” question. Here’s another: If your spouse is complaining about something and you can’t hear the griping, is there still a problem? “Can you hear people in another room?” No. That is the main reason I went into another room. “Have others mentioned that you don’t seem to hear them?” Maybe, but I was probably in another room at the time. “Do you avoid family meetings because you can’t understand the conversations?” No, I avoid family meetings because in the words of Hoosier humorist Kin Hubbard, “There is plenty of peace in a home where the family doesn’t make the mistake of trying to get together.” “Do you have ringing in your ears?” Occasionally. But I realized the noise meant there was someone at the front door.

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most commonly affects people between the ages of 15 and 50. There is no cure, which is why events like the April 21 Walk MS event By all outward appearances, Sydney at White River State Park in Indianapolis are Smith is a healthy 24-year-old with no physical abnormali- important to Smith. Established in 1988, Walk MS is the largMULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ties. But as is est MS event in Indiana. Last year’s walk the case with drew more than 2,100 participants and most multiple sclerosis victims, her daily raised more than $349,000 for torments are largely unnoticed. MS research. This year’s event is Except by her. expected to have at least 2,500 “I have a (disability) hang tag so participants — including Smith, who that I can park in closer spots when participated in her first walk in I have a bad day, but I feel hesitant 2014. to use them because I can feel “To me, Walk MS is such a special people’s eyes on me,” said Smith, a event because it’s this amazing Carmel resident who battles conSmith outpouring of support, with the stant pain and numbness, among other pronounced MS symptoms. “A common time leading up to the day of the walk as well as this indescribable energy on the day response I get (after) telling people about of the walk,” said Smith, a family connecmy diagnosis is, ‘You don’t look sick,’ or, tions coordinator for Connections Academy. ‘But you’re so young.’ Smith’s goal for herself and for all MS suf- “With how much is going into research and development of new treatments, I am optiferers is to have no bad days as a result of mistic that we will get to a cure within my the debilitating disease, which attacks the lifetime.” brain and spinal cord. It is the most comRegistration begins at 8 a.m. at White mon neurological disease leading to disabilRiver State Park’s Celebration Plaza, 801 W. ity in young adults. Symptoms can include numbness, tingling, blindness and paralysis. Washington St., Indianapolis. The walk begins at 10 a.m. For more, visit walkMS.org. Although MS can strike at any age, it

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Ferguson to support clean water By Chris Bavender news@currentincarmel.com Ferguson Bath Kitchen & Lighting Gallery will host an event from 7 to 10 p.m. April 26 to support the GIVING BACK Kohler Clarity Initiative to provide clean water to Honduran families. The event will feature local restaurants, drinks and entertainment at the Ferguson showroom in the Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd. “While Visiting Kohler, Wis., for a design event, there was a breakout to discuss the Kohler philanthropy department, which highlighted the work they’re doing to reach areas with limited drinking water,” said Jeremy Konechne, Indianapolis area showroom manager for Ferguson. In 2015, Kohler developed the KOHLER Clarity water filtration system for homes affected by waterborne illness. The company uses its expertise to address worldwide WaSH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) issues. KOHLER Clarity filters out bacteria and provides up to 40 liters of safe water each day. “Each of these units will provide a family clean drinking water for six months. In addi-

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tion, replacement cartridges will be offered to continue the flow of clean water for these families,” Konechne said. Each $40 ticket will include a chance to win a hand-painted Kallista freestanding tub, painted by local artist Walter Knabe. Guests can purchase additional raffle tickets at the event and must be present at the 9 p.m. drawing to win. The purchase of each ticket goes directly to the purchase of one filtration device to be shipped to Honduras. Buy tickets at goo.gl/ruzj2X. Donations also can be made through the website.

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City named best for career start By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Money Magazine has named Carmel the No. 1 “Place to Launch a Career.” Money used data ACHIEVEMENT from its Best Places to Live database of 2,400 municipalities and identified the “best blend of affordability and strong economic performance,” according to the magazine. Carmel was praised for its many large corporate headquarters and amenities, such as walking trails, restaurants and parks. Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said he’s pleased with the ranking, noting that Carmel not only has more than 135 headquarters, but many successful businesses — big and

small — that started in Carmel. “There’s a spirit of entrepreneurism in the city,” he said. Brainard said Carmel is an inviting environment to start a new company. “We do have to have some regulations, but we try to cut through the needless ones,” he said. As far as retail or restaurants, Brainard said Carmel’s growing population makes for a nice customer base. “If it’s a business that serves the local population, the average income is high and the population is growing,” he said. In 2018, the data company Niche ranked Carmel as the No. 1 place to live in America.

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Goodwin, Ziobro join Feinstein for Songbook reunion at Palladium By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com For Julia Goodwin and Nick Ziobro, this concert venue is a home away from home. “The Palladium is where CONCERT I first fell in love with the Great American Songbook,” Goodwin said. “I always say it is one of my favorite venues to perform at, and I feel so at home whenever I return.” Goodwin, the 2013 Songbook Ambassador, and Nick Ziobro, 2012 Songbook Ambassador, will join Michael Feinstein in concert at 8 p.m. April 21 at The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “The audience can expect to see the two of us returning to the place where it all began for us, celebrating the music that made us who we are,” Ziobro said. “I can’t wait to step back on stage at the Palladium with Michael. The Palladium always feels like home every time we come back to perform, and it’s really exciting to be there with Michael, where it all began with the Songbook Academy.” Feinstein is the founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation and artistic director for the Center for the Performing Arts. “Michael is an undeniably incredible talent, mentor and friend. It is always a pleasure working with him,” Goodwin said. “Nick and I have each been very fortunate to perform with Michael many times over the years. Michael has taken us under his wing to places such as Carnegie Hall, 54 Below, Jazz at Lincoln Center and more.” Ziobro said Feinstein has been an amazing mentor on those experiences, offering guidance and advice. As the duo Nick and Julia, Goodwin and Ziobro have been performing together for a little more than three years. “However, we’ve known each other since a very young age through community theater involvement,” Goodwin said. Goodwin, 19, is from Baldwinsville, N.Y., and a sophomore at Syracuse University. Ziobro, 21, is from Syracuse, N.Y., and graduated from Rider University.

Indy Film Fest set for 15th year editorial@youarecurrent.com The 15th annual Indy Film Fest will have a 10-day lineup of films from April 26 to May 5. Hundreds of film critics, film lovers and directors are expected to visit the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields to view a lineup of traditional and indie films from around the world, according to a news release. Film fans can see a schedule at indyfilmfest.org of the 140 feature-length and short films that will show. Some expected favorites are “When We Grow Up,” a film with an entirely female crew and creative team and “Film School Africa,” a documentary about a woman who leaves a Los Angeles casting director job to teach filmmaking in an impoverished South African community. The subject and the director of the documentary attended Taylor University in Upland, Ind. Both films will have their world premiere at the Indy Film Fest. Ticket packages for Indy Film Fest members start at $50 and offer year-round benefits. Register at indyfilmfest.org/ membership.

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“We’ve known each other for years because we are from the same hometown. However, we didn’t start performing as a duo until about December 2014, so a little over three years,” Ziobro said. They met performing in a “13” musical. Goodwin said she was in awe of Ziobo’s talent and they clicked immediately as friends. “I had heard of Julia before because when she was really young she was a local celebrity,” Ziobro said. “She had some viral Youtube hits, and everyone was really excited to meet her. We performed together onstage in ‘13’ in 2011. Seven years later

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we’re partners in crime.” Goodwin said she and Ziobro will showcase a wide variety of the Songbook songs. “We have a Carole King mashup that I’m particularly excited about,” Goodwin said. “People can expect an exciting evening, filled with music that has shaped us into the people and artists we are today. Especially with the amazing band led by Tedd Firth, it will be a show you don’t want to miss.” Ziobro said he and Goodwin always do a fun duet of the two Harold Arlen classics, “Stormy Weather” and “When The Sun Comes Out.” Goodwin and Ziobro were both on “America’s Got Talent.” “‘America’s Got Talent’ was a very cool experience,” Goodwin said. “Nick and I were on different seasons of the show, but both appreciate the exposure, friendship, and opportunities it gave us.”

Carmel — Carmel Tri Kappa will host its fourth annual bingo fundraiser at 6 p.m. April 19 at the Bridgewater Club, 3535 E. 161st St. To reserve tickets, contact Lisa McMullen at lisamcmullen@mac.com. Indianapolis — The Heartland Film Festival will hold “Cultural Journey: Mexico” from April 19 to 22 to celebrate the culture and cinema and cuisine of Mexico. For more, visit heartlandfilm.org/culturaljourney/. Whitestown — The free, three-day Viking Fest will take place from 4 to 10 p.m. April 20, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. April 21 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22 at 4671 Anson Blvd. The event includes demonstrations, food and more. Westfield — The Westfield Washington Historical Society will hold the program “Let’s throw a spider onto the fire!” from 7 to 9 p.m. April 17 at the museum, 130 Penn St. The program will educate attendees on pioneer hearthside fire cooking.

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Left, Eva Mozes Kor at the sold-out April 5 world premiere documentary of “Eva: A7063” by filmmakers Ted Green, Mika Brown and WFYI Public Media. A ‘blue carpet’ was rolled out in honor of Eva Mozes Kor, an Auschwitz survivor. Guests included Paul Skjodt, Cindy Simon-Skjodt, Tom and Arlene Grande, Scot and Dawn Pollard and Nancy Leonard along with many other community leaders and local celebrities. At age 84, after decades of pain and anger, Kor travels the world to promote that her life journey has taught hope, healing and humanity. Be sure to save the date for Oct. 25, when WFYI will broadcast the documentary. For more, visit thestoryofeva.com. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

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Artists’ organization holds event By Rick Morwick • rick@youarecurrent.com Carmel resident Laura LaForge is a selftrained artist who eschewed formal training because art would never OPEN HOUSE pay any bills. Or so she thought. “I have never taken an art class because I was told I can’t make a living with art. However, here I am today, creating art full-time for the last 20 years,” said LaForge, a versatile artist whose work will be on display at the Stutz Artists Association Open House Silver Anniversary Celebration in Indianapolis April 26 to 28. More than 60 studios filled with unique artwork will be showcased at the Stutz Business and Arts Center, 212 W. 10th St. The event kicks off April 26 with a Silver Celebration preview from 6:30 to 10 p.m., followed by the two-day Open House, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. April 27 and 1 to 5 p.m. April 28. Artists and the building, a 400,000square-foot former car factory, will be adorned in silver. Each artist will have a unique work inspired by silver. Paintings, photography, furniture, sculptures, murals and jewelry are among the many items that will be on display and available for

Carmel artist Laura LaForge, right, with husband Jim Mitchell with a painting they worked together on. Mitchell made the wood panel and LaForge did the rest. (Submitted photo)

purchase. LaForge, who works in several mediums, is participating in her 18th Stutz Open House. Her husband, Jim Mitchell, assists with some of her creations. Her daughter, Tayler Mitchell, is the inspiration for many of them. Sponsored by Raymond James, the Stutz Open House supports the Stutz Residence Program. Admission is $12. Tickets are available at the Stutz Business Office, 1060 N. Capital Avenue, Suite C200 in Indianapolis, or can be purchased online at stutzartists. com. Tickets are good for both days of the Open House.

95-year-old displays art By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Ralph Rancourt realized his talent for art when he was a teenager, but he admits his passion for creating BARRINGTON artwork was dormant for four decades after he served in World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He didn’t qualify for combat because of color-blindness, which would later determine his art medium: black and white pencil drawings. “I didn’t pursue it again until after I retired,” said the 95-year-old Rancourt, who resides at The Barrington in Carmel. “It was something I wanted to dabble with, and as I progressed, I gained a level of experience I didn’t expect.” Rancourt often painted portraits of pets, family members, Abraham Lincoln and 20thcentury presidents. “I developed my technique and it’s rather unique. It’s 3-dimensional and photo quality,” Rancourt said. “When people think pencil, they think sketches, but I don’t do sketches.” In 1993, Rancourt was diagnosed with macular degeneration in his left eye. He

Ralph Rancourt with his friend and fellow resident Yvonne Toombs. Toombs convinced Rancourt to display his artwork at The Barrington. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

was declared legally blind in that eye but continued to draw. In 2000, he developed macular degeneration in his right eye and was declared legally blind. He was only able to pursue his art passion from 1993 to 2000. The Barrington hosted an art reception for Rancourt’s work April 4. Copies of his work were hung in the art studio and residents attended the reception. Rancourt said his friend, Yvonne Toombs, convinced him to agree to displaying his work. “I was rather reluctant initially, but they kept working on me until I finally gave in,” Rancourt said.

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CCP presents ‘Ragtime’ By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com “Ragtime the Musical” is based on a 1975 novel about the early 1900s but still has relevance today. MUSICAL That’s one reason Rich Phipps is pleased the Carmel Community Players is presenting the musical. Phipps, a CCP board member, will appear in the six performances of the musical April 20 to 29 at the Ivy Tech Auditorium in Noblesville. “Even though the story is set in New York at the turn of the 20th Century, it deals with important themes that are very relevant today, such as immigration issues, racial discrimination and social justice,” Phipps said. “It has some serious subject matter and some rough language, but we hope that parents will not hesitate to bring their children and then have some important dialogue at home. I love the way the story weaves in some historical figures such as Booker T. Washington, Evelyn Nesbit, Henry Ford and others. And everyone can enjoy the magnificent musical score which won the 1998 Tony Award.” Director Doug Peet, a Carmel dentist, said the show is very topical. “The show is about racism and ethnic

Heather Hansen, Whitestown, and Rich Phipps, Carmel, perform in “Ragtime the Musical.” (Submitted photo)

prejudice, people from privilege, and it’s about three stories from each of these groups,” Peet said. “It ends with a really nice message.” Phipps, a Carmel resident, plays the father of the upper-class family in New Rochelle. This is the CCP’s first show since losing its Playhouse at Clay Terrace. Although that is disappointing, Phipps said it is a blessing for the show since it is a much bigger venue, with a larger stage. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

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ret Stark. Weiss said Slocum also will play Stark, who Cohen channels in order to gain greater insight. Carol Weiss has been writing about the “As a woman who married early, who art world for more than 30 years. needed to create her own family One artist she wrote PLAY about captured her before branching out into writing, I was fascinated that Margaret Stark imagination. made the opposite choice,” Weiss “I wrote this play because my said. “She needed to establish herfascination with the artist Margaret self as an artist but missed the opStark did not end with the her chapportunity for a conventional family— ter in ‘Skirting the Issue: Stories of spouse, children. I feel we represent Indiana’s Historical Women Artists,’ Weiss two sides of a coin.” which I co-authored with Judith Weiss said she met many people who Vale Newton,” Weiss said. “I believe her life’s knew Stark, who died in 1988, when rejourney is brave and resonates with othsearching her 2004 book. ers who struggle with the choices before “Playwriting is very different from jourthem.” nalism and biography,” Weiss said. “Though So the Carmel resident wrote a onethe story is important to all, facts do not woman play called “Stark Naked,” which is dominate in playwriting. Truths are revealed part of DivaFest. The play debuted April 15 very differently in fiction.” and the remaining performances will be at Weiss wrote for Arts Indiana for several 7:15 p.m. April 20 and 6:15 p.m. April 22 at the years before the magazine ended publicaIndyFringe Basile Theatre, 719 E. St. Clair St., tion. Originally from St. Louis, Weiss moved Indianapolis. Tickets are $15 for adults and to Indianapolis in 1979 and moved to Carmel $12 for students and seniors. in 1992. Actress Ali Slocum will play Carrie Cohen, For more, indyfringe.org. a graduate student writing about Marga-

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Called the funniest farce ever written, this Main Street Production presents a manic menagerie as a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called “Nothing’s On.” Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.

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Hoosier Alonzo Fields spent two decades as chief butler at the White House, serving Presidents Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman and Eisenhower. This funny, poignant, uplifting memoir returns to the IRT by popular demand with David Alan Anderson in the lead role. Cost: Tickets start at $25

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I’ll be the first to admit I didn’t understand or enjoy much of the Shakespeare assigned to me in GRAMMAR GUY high school. I hope that doesn’t ruin my reputation with my fellow word nerds. On the other hand, I love how Shakespeare invented words that are still common in our modern lexicon, including wormhole, swagger and skim milk. Although word scholars now debate how many words he actually came up with, Shakespeare certainly knew a lot of words. That reminds me of a word duo that often gets mismatched and misused: a lot and allot. First, I want to get something out of the way and settled so we can get on with our lives: alot is not a word (unless you capitalize it and are referring to the town in India named Alot). The non-word “alot” often gets used instead of “a lot,” which means a large amount or large number. People mistakenly write things like “I know alot about robot movies.” In this sentence, the person should have written “a lot.” Allot is a verb that means to give out, distribute or divide. It doesn’t get used as

much as its word cousin a lot, but it has its merits. Make sure to allot the same amount of Skittles to each child unless you want a riot on your hands. In this case, an even allotment can save you from a disastrous toddler turf war. I will say, we use the phrase “a lot” far too often. It’s vague and doesn’t add much pizzazz to your writing or speaking. Instead, consider words and phrases like a plenitude, several, heaps, an abundance and scads. As an adjective, “a lot” is a bland nothingburger (check your dictionary). The more inspiring words are like the little-used exotic spices in your spice rack that add variety and interest to your bowl of alphabet soup. By expanding your vocabulary, you make Shakespeare’s ghost proud. In conclusion, alot isn’t a word. Allot means to give out. A lot means a large amount, and it’s kind of boring. I challenge you to use something more interesting instead. You have a myriad of options. Curtis Honeycutt is a freelance humor writer. Have a grammar question? Connect with him on Twitter @curtishoneycutt or at curtishoneycutt.com.

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Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute in Venice. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Miracle of the Salute Commentary by Don Knebel One of Venice’s brightest and most uplifting buildings remembers a dark period in its history, when it took a miracle TRAVEL to save the city. In 1630, a new outbreak of the bubonic plague hit Venice. A third of its population of 140,000 was soon dead and prayers from local churches had not stopped the dying. With the survivors desperate, the Venetian Senate appealed directly to Saint Mary, promising to build a magnificent church in her honor if the wave of death subsided. It did, and the Senate immediately initiated a competition for a suitable design. Baldassare Longhena, a 32-year-old Venetian architect, won the competition, proposing an ornate octagonal structure, topped by a massive dome and entered through a triumphal arch. According to Longhena, the octagonal shape, never before used for a church, symbolized Mary’s virginity and the overall look, suggesting a crown, honored her as Queen of Heaven. A site was selected at the end of the Grand Canal across the water from Saint Mark’s

Square. Before construction could begin, 100,000 piles were driven into the ground to support the foundation. Construction of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute (Saint Mary of Health) began in 1631 and was completed 50 years later. The interior of the basilica, commonly called Salute, contains numerous masterpieces by Titian, who lived in Venice in the 16th century. Much of the art suggests Venice’s miraculous deliverance from the plague. A black dot in the center of the floor, directly below the statue of Mary standing atop the dome’s lantern, is said to radiate healing energy. Every November 21, crowds walk on a temporary bridge built over the Grand Canal from Saint Mark’s Square to the Salute, where they celebrate Mary’s protection of the city. For Venetians and visitors alike, it is one of Venice’s most important days. 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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