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Brainard urges Republicans to unite behind Trump By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Donald Trump is now the sole candidate running for the Republican nomination for president after a decisive win in the Indiana primary with 53 percent of the vote. politics Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, who was the co-chair for Gov. John Kasich’s Indiana campaign, previously urged voters to consider the fact that he believed Trump wasn’t likely to win in a general election against the Democratic nominee. But on May 4, a day after Trump won all 57 of Indiana’s delegates and Kasich and Sen. Ted Cruz dropped out of the race, Brainard is now calling for unity. “The Republican Party needs to come together behind its presumptive candidate,” he said. “We need to support him and help him be the best candidate he can be.” Brainard spoke to media outlets around the globe before and after the election. Carmel was on the national stage as Trump spoke to a packed house of at least 1,600 people at The Palladium a day before the primary. Hundreds stood outside the concert hall to listen to the speech on loudspeakers. Brainard sat alongside other city officials to watch Trump’s speech. “It’s great to have a presidential candidate in the Palladium,” he said. “We were all over national TV. He said it was a beautiful place. It was a way to show off our hall and get Carmel’s name out throughout the country. It’s great for economic development.” After the speech, Brainard said he spoke to Trump. The mayor said the billionaire real estate mogul understood that Brainard was backing a different candidate. “He told me after the event he wants to get everyone on the same team so we can win the White House,” Brainard said. “He’s a very personable guy, and he’s very charismatic when he speaks. He certainly connects with his audience.” Brainard also attended Trump’s victory rally at the Sheraton Hotel in Indianapolis on May 3. “I stopped (in) at the very end,” he said. “It was pretty much wound down. I was at the Todd Young victory party (for his bid for U.S. Senate)
Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to a packed crowd at the Palladium in Carmel a day before the Indiana primary election. (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
Dispatches Road closure – On May 16, W. 106th Street between Springmill and Ditch roads will be closed for bridge replacement work. The road is scheduled to be reopened on Aug. 29. The signed detour will lead motorists to Ditch Road, 116th Street and Springmill Road. During the road closure, local traffic from the west will be able to proceed as far east as Hussey Lane. Town Hall meeting – A town hall meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 11 for residents of Carmel’s southeast district. The meeting is sponsored by City Councilor Jeff Worrell and will be held at Woodbrook Elementary, 4311 E. 116th Street. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about upcoming road projects and other topics. Mayor Jim Brainard and other elected officials will be in attendance to provide information. Coffee with a cop – The new McDonald’s at The Bridges in Carmel is hosting a Coffee with a Cop on May 20. The coffee will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
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nearby and there were a lot of Carmel people there, so I said ‘hi.’” Brainard’s preferred presidential candidate, Kasich, received only 7.5 percent of the vote, but that’s likely due to the fact that he decided to not campaign in Indiana after he made a deal with Cruz. The plan was designed for Cruz to win Indiana and Kasich to win other states to prevent Trump from sealing the nomination. It didn’t work, and Brainard said that’s disappointing, because he compared Kasich to former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, a man who Brainard greatly respects. “I think he would have been a good choice, but I think it’s important that the Republican Party win,” he said. “I think it’s important that Republicans win the Senate and the House and continue to operate the country in a way where everyone has a chance for a good quality of life. I intend to support the Republican Party.”
College news – Butler University has named its top 100 students for 2016. Carmel residents Kathryn Utken and Emily Bohn were named to the list. Emily Buchanan was named to the president’s list at College of Charleston. Buchanan was also admitted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Scholarship awarded – Patrick Gray of Carmel has been awarded a scholarship by the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis. Gray is a junior studying building construction management at Purdue University. He received the HF Tim Hines Scholarship. Democratic Women meeting – The Democratic Women of Hamilton Co. will hold its next meeting at 10 a.m. on May 21 at the Delaware Township Community Building, 9094 E. 131st St., Fishers. Please bring a canned food item for the food pantry. Essay contest winners – The Sertoma Club recently held its annual Heritage Essay Contest for sixth graders in the Indianapolis area. Over 1,400 essays were submitted. Two Carmel students were among the winners. Gracie Fisher of Carmel Middle School won third place and Sarah Warf of Carmel Middle School won second place.
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Election: Incumbents prevail; voter turnout on upswing
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VOTER TURNOUT There were no big surprises in the results of May 3’s primary election, but participation in this cycle has grown. election Nearly half (46.96 percent) of registered, Hamilton Co. voters participated. Hamilton Co. Elections Officer Kathy KreagRichardson said that percentage is on par with other presidential election cycles, but the increase is obvious when looking closer at the actual number of ballots cast. Eight years ago, the county saw 46 percent turnout, but, there were only 71,450 ballots cast, compared to this year’s 103,684 ballots cast. Richardson said the increase of more than 32,000 ballots accounted for the county’s growing population but also an increase in participation. In 2012’s primary election and during Republican Mitt Romney’s contention, only approximately 25 percent (47,250) of registered voters in Hamilton Co. participated. Early and absentee voting numbers also rose. In 2008, 5,302 voted early or absentee, compared to 2012’s 4,008 and this year’s
11,682. Overall, 103,684 of 220,813 registered voters cast a ballot. COUNTY RACES In local, county-level races for three at-large seats on the Hamilton Co. Council and the contested District 3 Hamilton Co. Commissioner seat, incumbents held their posts for the next four years.
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who will retire from the position in September, and retired barber Bill Dennis conceded after receiving the lowest votes of the five candidates at 28,764 votes (19.91 percent) and 16,337 votes (11.31 percent), respectively. For the contested commissioner seat in District 3, incumbent Mark Heirbrandt edged out Bill Smythe by 8,314 votes – 56.95 percent to 43.05 percent. Heirbrandt In a press release from the campaign of Bill Smythe, Smythe stated, “I offer my congratulations to Mark Heirbrandt in winning the election. The voters have spoken. While this is a disappointing outcome, I’ll always take solace in having fought the good fight. Our message of Voters Over Vendors remains an important one. I hope candidates for office going forward will embrace it in the interest of greater transparency and higher ethical standards in local government. On his campaign Facebook page, shortly after the final call May 3, Mark Heirbrandt said, “The results are in, and I’m proud to be your elected Hamilton County Commissioner! I couldn’t have done it without you and support! Thank you again and again for your vote!
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Carmel resident makes a name as Democratic organizer By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Annette Siegel Gross is an unusual specimen. She’s a Democrat in Hamilton Co., which is a prominently Republican politics place to live. Not only is she a Democrat, but she’s one of the organizers responsible for the more than 3,000 people who showed up at an April rally at the Indiana Statehouse to protest a controversial abortion law that was passed. She also gathered thousands to protest the Religious Freedom Restoration Act in 2015. Both protests made national news. But this Bronx-native and current Carmel resident wasn’t always involved in political activism. The retired nonprofit employee began getting involved after her only child, her son Matthew, came out as gay in 1997. “Other than voting, I was not involved in politics until I came to Indiana,” she said. “I was also working full-time and raising a son, so I had very little time for other things.” She was a lifelong Democrat but still wanted to talk to other parents after her son came out. She joined PFLAG, an organization that supports Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, in 2001. She went to monthly meetings and was invited by an organization called Indiana Equality to join a coalition that was working to get a Human Rights Ordinance passed in Marion Co. Around that time, Indiana lawmakers were trying to pass a state constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. She began attending rallies and testifying at Indiana Senate and House hearings. “I’d say that LGBT rights and women’s rights are closest to my heart,” she said. “I am very disappointed that the Republican majority in the Statehouse would rather pass legislation targeted against these two groups rather than focus on the most pressing issues facing our state.” Gross, 65, made some political friends but the first rally she ever helped organize ended up being a big one: protesting RFRA, the law signed by Gov. Mike Pence that drew national
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attention. Gross had just had surgery the week before Pence signed the law and spent a week at her kitchen table helping organize a rally mostly through a Facebook page event. She clicked and invited some friends, expecting a small crowd of likeminded attendees. But the event was being shared on Facebook. Within a week, more than 3,000 people signed up to attend through the Facebook page. “I remember standing at the Statehouse and only seeing about 50 people milling around,” she said. “All of a sudden I heard a huge noise and then saw hundreds and hundreds of people coming around the corner of the Statehouse. I couldn’t help but cry. It was such an overwhelming experience to see so many people come together for equal rights.” In April, Gross helped organize The Rally for Women’s Rights after Pence signed a law that restricted abortions. “Gov. Pence signed a bad bill and people became angry,” she said. “I once again created a Facebook page event and began inviting people. The response was unbelievable and within a few hours we saw 500 people signed up.”
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time staff member at the 2001 World Police and Fire Games Office. Smith was known for saving lives during the Keith Smith, retired chief of the Carmel Fire Athletic Club fire in Indianapolis on Feb. 5, 1992. Dept., died May 2 at age 72 after a battle with Two intense blazes began at the breast cancer. 350 N. Meridian St. location. Two firein memoriam Smith also fighters lost their lives, and one hotel had some guest died. Four firefighters suffered health problems caused by smoke serious injuries, and several guests inhalation from years of working as a were harmed. firefighter, many before modern ad“In the sequence of events that vances in firefighter equipment. night, what could go wrong did “He got behind and never could get Smith go wrong,” Smith told Indianapolis caught up,” said David Haboush, curMonthly about the fire in 2012. rent chief of the Carmel Fire Dept. Several things went wrong: firefighters’ Smith had nearly five decades of firefighter oxygen tanks ran low, thick smoke suddenly service in his career. He was CFD chief from appeared and the lights went out. 2006 to 2012, and prior to that he was fire Smith was serving as interim fire chief at chief in Westfield for four years and fire chief the time and was told he wouldn’t be getting in Indianapolis from 1992 to 2000. the permanent position. Many say his decisive He began his career in 1965 at the Indiaactions that night helped prevent a tragedy napolis Fire Dept. before eventually holding from being even worse and credited him with the positions of lieutenant, captain, division chief/shift commander and assistant fire chief making changes to IFD policy following the fire to prevent future incidents. He was given the while in service to Indianapolis. He was also permanent job as chief. chosen by the City of Indianapolis to be a full-
Traffic light planned to ease congestion at roundabout By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Several Carmel roads are expected to receive upgrades in 2016 and 2017, including one that will receive a traffic light to reduce rushhour backups at a transportation roundabout. Officials presented the projects to northeast Carmel residents at an April 20 meeting at the Brookshire Club House. City engineer Jeremy Kashman detailed plans to alleviate traffic on 136th Street in the morning and Keystone Parkway in the afternoon by installing traffic lights at the existing roundabout. “In this instance we will put in stoplights, metering the northbound Keystone off-ramp to stop that traffic, which allows the traffic heading westbound to move through the roundabout,” Kashman said. “It’s about a 70 percent reduction in the morning. In the evening, we will be stopping traffic on the west side of 136th Street to allow northbound ramp drivers to exit.” Kashman also presented plans to widen Hazel Dell Parkway by eliminating the grass and
tree lines in the median. He also said roundabouts will be constructed on Carey Road at 136th Street and Hawthorne Jeremy Kashman, city engineer, Drive. This presents plans. (Photo by Anna year’s projSkinner) ects should begin in the fall, after U.S. 31 construction has been completed in June or July. Residents in attendance expressed concern over the foot traffic near Hawthorne Drive and Carey Road because of a toddler park close to the area. Mayor Jim Brainard countered the concerns with reassurances that roundabouts decrease traffic accidents. For 2017, projects include roundabouts at 126th Street and Gray Road, 136th Street and Gray Road, 116th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway, Main Street and Gray Road and 96th Street and Keystone Parkway.
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Former exchange student fundraises for Ecuador By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com In 2012, Emi Benavides was a high school student from Ecuador living in Carmel as part of the Rotary Youth Exgiving back change program. Benavides, now 21, called Carmel her “second home,” because, “it is so safe, and also I can walk around and not worry about anything.” She returned to Ecuador after one year but kept in Benavides touch with her Carmel host families. On April 16, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Ecuador, killing 654 people and injuring 16,600 more. Calls and texts flooded Benavides phone asking if she was OK, many from her “second home” of Carmel. “The earthquake was strong, so I was trapped at my bedroom, and I couldn’t escape,” she said. Benavides said she was finally able to leave and saw her family was still alive. She said she felt grateful that her house didn’t suffer major damages, but she said she knew others weren’t as fortunate.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake caused massive damage across Ecuador. (Submitted photo)
“I think it was a life-changing moment that made me realize that I have another opportunity to live and that I can do something to help the ones who have lost everything,” she said. “With my friends from around the world, I know we can help our country.” Friends from Carmel offered to send care packages, but Benavides knew she’d be OK, so she decided maybe she could help others. She decided to start a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe to provide a way for her friends in Carmel to contribute and help out Ecuador. As of May 6, more than $650 had been raised, but her goal is at least $1,000, which she thinks is very doable. Benavides said the money will be used to help purchase supplies for some of Ecuador’s
poorest neighborhoods in the Esmeraldas Province, a northwestern coastal area. “The worst thing is that most of the donations are sent to other citie,s but Esmeraldas hasn’t received a lot of help with water, medicines and supplies,” she said. She said Esmeraldas residents need mattresses, blankets and mosquito awning nets just so they can safely sleep. She said the area doesn’t have clean water or well-staffed hospitals. Some residents live in cane or wood houses and some school houses don’t even have roofs or chairs. “Right now, thousands of families do not have a place to live,” she said. “They don’t have a place where they can cook or use the bathroom, and the trash is accumulating and generating health problems that will probably make people sick and die.” City Council President Ron Carter knew Benavides during her stay in Carmel and is now helping her by setting up a U.S. bank account for Benavides’ GoFundMe campaign. All of the proceeds will be securely sent to Ecuador through Western Union, Carter said, and donors should know 100 percent of the money will go toward supplies for the needy, minus GoFundMe fees only. Donate at gofundme.com/2dudrmcs.
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Kay Thompson, MarketPlace Director, expects to have over 100 vendor booths at CarmelFest. This year’s July 3rd & 4th MarketPlace will feature an array of crafts, fun festival items, gifts for kids, light-up toys, Colt’s give-aways (at the CBS booth), fancy umbrellas, leather goods and more. Kay and her co-director Doug (who happens to be her husband and admittedly one of her favorite people in the world) take pleasure in seeking out and selecting festival MarketPlace items that appeal to all ages and offer something for everyone. When asked what she enjoys most about being part of the CarmelFest planning committee, Kay modestly admits, “It’s my way of giving back to the community.” Applications for MarketPlace booths are available on-line at CarmelFest.net (under the vendor tab)
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On Saturday–July 4th, Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts Theater rooftop will be transformed into a VIP promenade for the return of CarmelFest’s fabulous, one-of-a-kind “BANG! Fireworks Experience” party. Cabana tickets for this exclusive gathering can be purchased for $1,000; price includes a private 8 person cabana, 4 VIP parking passes, live entertainment with local band, scrumptious foods & libations, a commemorative souvenir and the best possible view of CarmelFest's spectacular fireworks show. Bring your family, entertain clients, or gather with friends & neighbors for this phenomenal event. Only a limited number of cabanas will be offered – reserve yours today. Contact Party Director Jennifer Penix for information or to reserve your cabana via email Bang@CarmelFest.net or call 317-258-5665.
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Food drive set for May 14 By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com The National Association of Letter Carriers is doing its share to end hunger. The 24th annual philanthropy food drive campaign, called Stamp Out Hunger, is set for May 14. Ronnie Roush, a Westfield resident, is the NALC Branch 888 president and food drive coordinator. “It’s the nation’s largest one-day food drive,” Roush said. His branch is in charge of collecting food for Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Fishers and Geist (if delivered by the Fishers Post Office). Roush’s branch’s drive also covers Lebanon, Danville, Fortville and Sheridan. Roush said the goal is to have the cards and bags delivered to homes by May 10. Marsh Supermarkets donates the plastic bags and United Food and Commercial Workers donated the cards. “Last year we collected (more than) 90,000 pounds as a branch,” Roush said. “We collected nearly 71 million pounds nationwide.” Roush said the goal for 2016 is to top 100,000 pounds. Roush, who has worked for the post office
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Where’s Amy? ‘Where’s Amy?’ is a photo column by Amy Pauszek, a society girl and film producer and partner with Ever Film Productions, LLC. She may be reached at amy@youarecurrent.com.
Where’s Amy attends Chaucie’s Place breakfast in Carmel Jeannie Quillen, mother of Chaucie, Sheridan Community Schools Supt. Dr. Dave Mundy and Executive Director Toby Stark, M.A., said they were touched by the compassion and support the community brings to the Friends of Chaucie’s Place breakfast each year. (Photos by Amy Pauszek for Current Publishing. Copyright 2016. All Rights Reserved.) Where’s Amy? I was honored to attend and support the Friends of Chaucie’s Place breakfast. Hundreds of community leaders and friends came together to support Chaucie’s Place, a child advocacy organization that focuses on child sexual abuse and youth suicide prevention. The breakfast included heartfelt stories from a courageous guest panel and information about the nonprofit organization, which opened its doors on April 30, 2001. For more, visit chauciesplace.org.
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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Briana Smith seemed destined to be a 500 Festival Princess. After all, her father, Jeff Smith, was once one of the directors in achievement the program. “I always grew up knowing his princesses,” Smith said. “I’m still close to some of those princesses today. I knew when I was younger I wanted to be involved in it.’ Smith, a 2013 Cathedral High School graduate and Purdue University junior psychology major, is a Carmel Smith resident. Also among the 33 princesses is 2013 Carmel High School graduate Amber Kriech. Smith went to many events when she was younger including Kids Day, the 500 Festival Parade and the Indy 500. “Every single year I went to the parade,” she said. Smith said she is most looking forward to the 500 Festival Memorial Service, which will be held at noon May 27 at the Indiana War
Memorial. “I think it’s an amazing way to honor those who serve our country,” Smith said. “It’s what Memorial Day is all about.” Smith made it to the second round of 500 princess interviews last year, but wasn’t picked. “I’m glad I didn’t get it, because I’ve grown up so much in the past year,” Smith said. Smith plans to become a clinical psychologist working with adolescents struggling with anxiety and depression. Kriech, an IUPUI junior majoring in organizational leadership and supervision, said she was attracted to Kriech the program through her community service. “That opened the door for me to understand what leadership is and what it means,” Kriech said. “When I found out about the program and learned I could transfer those leadership skills into a corporation or a business setting, I was really interested in learning more about that. People in the program fit my personality super well. Overall, it’s a great fit.”
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what the differences are and how it affects us in the U.S. today,” Goolsby said. David Carlson, a professor in religious studies at Franklin College, will focus on Following the ISIS terrorist attacks in what Americans need to know Brussels in March, members of the about ISIS. Carlson’s book, “CounCarmel Clay Pubreligion lic Library board tering ISIL: The Power of Spiritual Friendships,” was published in asked if the library February 2015. He has given many might want to consider holding a speeches on ISIS/ISIL since July presentation about Islam and ISIS. 2014. “The board saw a post about the ISIS stands for Islamic State of Faith Presbyterian Church and AhGoolsby Iraq and Syria and is also being madiyya Muslim Community holdreferred to as ISIL, the Islamic State of Iraq ing a program, and they wondered after and the Levant. the Brussels attacks if this was something Muzaffar Ahmad, a volunteer with the we might be interested in,” CCPL Director Muslim community, will speak on the teachCarolyn Goolsby said. “We got our heads ings of Islam and what it is really about. together here and decided, yes, it was cerAhmad, a Pakistan native who lives in tainly something we would want to present Fishers, is a member of the Center for at the library.” Interfaith Cooperation board. Ahmad has The hour-long event, ISIS is not Islam, spoken at many churches and universities will be presented at 7 p.m. May 16 in the throughout Indiana. CCPL program room. Goolsby said many “He’ll talk about different nationwide people have misconceptions about Islamic efforts to help non-Muslims distinguish true teaching and ISIS. Islam from extremism,” Goolsby said. “We wanted to have a discussion about
Summer Challenge offers more than books
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The Carmel Clay Public Library Summer Challenge has a new look this year. CCPL Director Carolyn Goolsby library said library patrons can participate in several ways, not just by reading or listening to books. The program for all ages begins registration May 16. Prizes are awarded by earning points for a variety of activities. Programs also begin May 16 and run until Aug. 15, Goolsby said. “You can read to someone, you can attend a program, you can connect with us on social media, you can donate a book, you can participate in a scavenger hunt, use our databases,” Goolsby said. “There are any number of library activities that you can do for the challenge other than reading, because the library does many things other than reading.” Goolsby said there are challenge activi-
ties around art, music, drama, databases and computers. “I’m excited about it. This is a different way of approaching summer challenge,” Goolsby said. “Other libraries are interested in what we come up with and how it works out.” There also are three-week mini-camps, including on paleontology and coding, set up during the summer. “There will be basic computer programming for really young children up to teens,” Goolsby said. “It’s a little bit of a different way of doing summer programming for us this year, but we found that a three-week mini-camp would be something people would be interested in and you can really sink your teeth into, but not so long that the kids get bored.” Since this is Indiana’s 200th birthday, Goolsby said there are extra prizes for Bicentennial readers. For more, visit carmel.lib.in.us/challenge/.
Historical Speaker Series – The Carmel Clay Historical Society presents its Speaker Series at 6:30 p.m. May 11 at the Museum of Miniature Houses, 111 E. Main St. Thomas Hamm will present Quakers and the Underground Railroad. Carmel lore suggests that passengers on the underground railroad traveled north along Williams Creek through Clay Township to the Quaker settlement of Poplar Ridge.
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Team earns spot in Global games By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Hollywood All Stars Cheer Team will be in great company when it lands in Hawaii. The competitive cheerleading cheer team, which is based in Carmel’s Hollywood Sports Center, got its biggest honor yet by earning a trip to Waikiki, Hawaii, to compete in the Global Dance and Cheer Games June 10 to 13. The team earned the spot in April in a vote by a panel of USA and international judges. “We were chosen to represent the restricted level 5 event for the United States,” said Patrick Cowherd, one of the co-owners of Hollywood Sports Center. “We are representing with Cheer Extreme (Raleigh, N.C.) and California All-Stars, both past world champions. We’re honored to be in that category with them.” Cowherd said the 20 team members come from all over the Indianapolis area. The age range is from 10 to 18 with 19 girls and one boy. Hollywood Sports Center opened last fall in Carmel. Hollywood Sports Center is the only facility in Indiana that has been chosen to house Fortune Cheer Athletics, which is a recreational and low-cost cheerleading program backed by AAU for ages six and older. The FCA program will serve an area of 75 miles from around the
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facility. “It’s basically an introductory level,” Cowherd said. “They can basically do a drop-in, but we’re forming teams. It’s introducing boys and girls to the sport of cheerleading and tumbling. There will be competition against other teams that are at their skill set, so it won’t be as much of a commitment as a normal All-Star team would be. We’ve been granted to do that. Nobody else in the county will be able to do that.” Tryouts were held April 22 to 23 for Hollywood All Stars’ 2016-17 season, and there will be another session from May 13 to 15. Anyone wanting to schedule a private tryout should call 317-818-8480. For more, visit hollywoodsportscenter.com.
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The Carmel FC 06 Gold and Blue teams recently won first and second place in the U11 girls division at the Shoot for the Cure tournament in Fort Wayne. The tournament helped raise funds for breast cancer awareness. Back row, from left, coach Aymen Omran, Claire Kilgore, Olivia Gardner, Cara Naas, Chloe Fouts, Anneliese Kazmeirczak, Gabby Siegel, coach Andrew Martin. Middle Row, Sophia Rosenthall, Emily Boyer, Mia Bair. Front row, Phoebe Wheeler, Casey Frost, Rosalie Martin, Ava Kinney, Annika Nelson, Mackenzie Woods, Sibbie Kenney, Addison Smith, and Nicolette Hakes. (Submitted photo)
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high school,” Williams said. “I know the other schools that get this award also value that. I think it validates what we try to push with The communication to the Carmel High our students and with our families and the School student body regarding Advanced work our teachers do in their preparation to Placement and International Baccalaurette teach these levels. The mission is classes is always education clear. clear to get students ready for the post-secondary world we have to “A huge mesprovide an environment where they sage we send out is that we want have an opportunity to challenge our students to challenge themselves themselves and at the same time be and take risks,” CHS principal John supported and assisted.” Williams said. “We know when they The parents provide great support leave here they’re going to be chalWilliams as well. lenged and they’re going to have to “It takes that kind of support for the stutake risks. One thing I’ve always believed and dent, because there are times when you I’ve heard over and over again from colleges take those tough courses where it can be is the No. 1 predictor is the rigor of their high difficult,” Williams said. “There has to be that school classes.” support at school and at home. Someone sayThat’s a big reason why CHS was No. 5 in ing, ’Yes, you can do this. It will be fine, you the recent U.S. News & World Report rankings don’t have to get 100 percent on everything on the best public high schools in Indiana. you do.’ There are things more important than Williams said the publication’s college the grade and that’s the amount of learning readiness formula relies heavily on the AP and and effort you put forth that is going to preIB classes and tests students take per the pare you for college. I appreciate the support school student population. we get from our parents and that they are “I think it speaks to our kids and their efpartners with us as kids take those tougher forts to challenge themselves and take rigorcourses.” ous courses that prepare them for life after
Johnson named top teacher news@currentincarmel.com The April Teacher of the Month winner is Aleks Johnson, a third-grade teacher at Smoky Row Elementary. Student Sophie Reed nominated her. As a reward, Sophie won a pizza party for her class, and Johnson won a $50 gift card for Market District, Teacher of the Month sponsor. Here is Sophie’s winning essay: I have the best teacher in the world! Her name is Mrs. Johnson. First I had Mrs. Johnson in Kindergarten. I had a great experience with her. I was so lucky because I got Mrs. Johnson again this year for third grade. I was so excited!!!! So we are about half way into the school year. I love Mrs. Johnson because she is always willing to help, and she is always encouraging you to learn. She also helps in all different situations. Sometimes she helps at recess or if another teacher needs help with something she always says YES. This is Mrs. Johnson’s first year as a third grade teacher. So she is still getting to know what to do, but again, she is always powering through. If you are in third grade at
From left, Sophie Reed, Aleks Johnson and Dan Mixan of Market District at the Teacher of the Month party. (Photo by Theresa Skutt)
Smoky Row I hope you have Mrs. Johnson! To submit an essay and nominate a teacher for the May Teacher of the Month, email a 100word essay to Teacher@youarecurrent.com. All essays are due by May 15.
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admired Erma Queen, inspiring more than 350 attendees from all over the country. Fellow writers greeted her with bows and hand kisses. Selfies with the royal family became commonplace. The queen perfected her regal wave. And just before we departed back to our Carmel castle, it could be nothing less than a divine hallway encounter that we would meet the Bombeck family. I know if Erma were still alive that she and Mom would have been great friends. At least on The Facebook.
Obituary: John Wesley McDowell, Jr. John Wesley McDowell,Jr., 98, Cicero, died April 27 at Riverview Health at Noblesville. He was born Feb. 12, 1918 at Fairbury, Neb. to John Wesley and Bura (Tuggle) McDowell, Sr. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Lincoln, Neb. John then served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, receiving the American Theater Service Medal and the EAME Service Medal with two bronze stars, among other awards. He became a draftsman for S.S. Kresge Co. that later became Kmart, using his artistic ability to design and provide the lay out for many stores. John was a painter, and his work included several murals. He designed and built a miniature model home, including all the furniture and decorations. His talents also included creating and tending to his flower gardens and writing an autobiography. His family described John as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and
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great-grandfather. He also loved helping others and was a volunteer for several years at Riverview Hospital. He married Evelyn Berneice (Vibbert) McDowell Nov. 9, 1945. She survives him. Also surviving is a son, John Wesley McDowell III, and his wife Marla, of Carmel, a daughter, Jodi Lane Bickerstaff, and husband Joe, of Euless, Texas, a brother, Jimmy “Mac” McDowell, of Indianapolis, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Hertha Redmond, and a brother, Waldo McDowell. Arrangements are entrusted to Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel, 209 W. Jackson St., Cicero. Condolences: www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society for Hamilton Co. or Riley Hospital. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
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Hannah Giggi and her family live more than three thousand miles away in Kodiak, Alaska. However, her great-aunt Judy Holmes wants to make sure they know fundraiser people here care. Hannah, 3, sustained substantial neurological damage from the lack of oxygen during a cardiac arrest. Hannah’s mother, Amanda, has had to quit her job to care for Hannah. To help with the many expenses, the Carmel American Legion, 852 W. Main St., where Holmes and her husband Charlie are members, is holding a chicken dinner fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. May 21. “The Legion helps veterans, and her dad (Greg) is a career (U.S.) Coast Guard guy,� said Holmes, who lives in Whitestown. On Feb. 29, a few days after her third birthday party, Hannah experienced a coughing attack while recovering from pneumonia. She went into cardiac arrest at the doctor’s office and was airlifted to Anchorage. “She was on the ventilator 11 days and she was in the hospital for a little over six weeks,� Holmes said. “She isn’t blind, but she doesn’t see because the brain waves to the optic nerves aren’t working. She doesn’t have any motor skills whatsoever. She can’t swallow and she needs a feeding tube.� The long-term extent is unknown but the family is hopeful she regains some of her functions and mobility. Holmes said Greg is attempting to get restationed from remote Kodiak to somewhere
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else so Hannah can get the better care that she needs. Hannah has a 5-year-old brother, Connor. The dinner will feature Charlie’s fried chicken, which is often made for Legion dinners. It will include several sides and dessert. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. “Charlie and I are buying all the food, so 100 percent of the proceeds are going to Hannah and her family,� Holmes said. Those unable to attend the dinner who would like to make a donation can send a check made out to the American Legion, 852 W. Main St., Carmel, IN 46032. (Attention: Judy Holmes).
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Carmel woman, octogenarian father to ride 100 miles in memory of late husband By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Pete Collins and his wife, Sally Marchand Collins, of Carmel, had hoped to do America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride together on a tandem bicycle. cover story Pete, who was diagnosed with leukemia in February 2000, would not be able to do the 100-mile Lake Tahoe ride. As his condition worsened, Sally’s father, Normand Marchand, was moved to make a promise to his son-in-law. “I said, ‘Pete, I’ll take your place up front on the tandem,’” Marchand said. Collins died in February 2001 at 36. Four months later, Marchand, then 65, kept his promise. Five years after that ride, Marchand completed the Lake Tahoe ride again going solo. Pete Collins “I mentioned to Sally when I’m 80, I’ll come back and we’ll do the ride again,” Marchand said. So on June 5, the Thorntown resident will again tackle the 100-mile scenic ride in Nevada to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Marchand had been riding bicycles since he delivered newspapers as a kid in Massachusetts. But he hadn’t attempted anything like this before. “It did scare me,” Sally said of the first ride. Sally, a Carmel resident who owns Sundance Salon Spa in Zionsville, had a challenge herself – going for a solo race a week after her husband’s funeral. Sally Marchand Collins and her father Normand Marchand, will compete in a 100-mile bike race around Lake Tahoe to raise money for “I didn’t know how to pump up the tires, because Pete the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in memory of Collins’ late husband. (Submitted photo) always did that,” Sally said. “The coach had never done 100 miles. The most we came running in to help. When I got THe inspiration had done was 61. Our goal was always done with the 25-mile ride, I called my to reach 100. This gave us a purpose.” dad to tell him how I did. He said, ‘I just During the 2001 Lake Tahoe ride on the tandem, Norman The Lake Tahoe ride is part of Team in want you to know you are not riding Marchand was bothered by his arthritis on a chilly day. Training, which supports LLS. that bike alone. We’re going to get that “He had the look on his face like he wasn’t going to There are 20 members on Team Papi, tandem and ride together.’ I think I cried. make it,” said Sally, who assured her father it was OK if he Marchand’s nickname. The goal is to So we bought a tandem that fit us.” needed to stop. “We were at mile 40 with 60 to go. He’s raise $100,000. In 2015, Sally’s team, They also bought a bicycle so Marchstanding in line to go to the restroom and a little boy walks called Team Sally, raised $120,000 and could train on his own. Riding a up, offering an orange from his tray. Dad takes one and through the Lake Tahoe ride. tandem is actually more taxing, Marchsays ‘thank you.’” The experience of riding has left and said. Marchand then learned the little boy had leukemia. Marchand, who turned 80 Jan. 19, eager “To have your dad ride a bike with “That’s when he got back on the bike, and I thought he to keep active. At age 71, he competed in you at that age being an adult woman was a professional cyclist,” Sally said. “I called him Lance a triathlon with another daughter, Sandy. was pretty amazing,” said Sally, who is Armstrong. Nothing stopped him after that.” “There’s no doubt the rides and the now 48. Sally said they both could feel her husband’s spirit during different things I’ve done have kept me The mission began when Sally and the final climb. healthy — plus being married to a nurse,” her husband stopped at the LLS after Now Marchand is competing again because he loves the said Marchand, a Korean War veteran. his diagnosis. Pete saw photos of cychallenge and motivating younger riders. Annette, 76, rode with her husband on clists. When he asked what it was, the Many are amazed at his stamina at his age. When they a tandem bicycle in one race. woman replied it was the 100-mile bike learn his age, he said people ask, “‘Are you kidding me?’” Marchand competed in a Disney halfrace and offered to give him information Sally earns money coaching others on mountain bikes marathon (13.1 miles) in Orlando in Januon leukemia and the 100-mile ride. and how to prepare to ride alone. She donates funds raised ary 2015 to earn the LLS Team In Train“She didn’t know he was just diagfor LLS. ing’s Triple Crown award for competing nosed with leukemia,” Sally said. “He got Normand Marchand completed his first To donate, visit pages.teamintraining.org/in/ambbr16/ in a half-marathon, a triathlon and the in the car and said, ‘We’re going to do half marathon at age 78 in Disney World. nmarchand. Lake Tahoe ride. this ride in June.’ That was his goal. We (Submitted photo)
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Persuasion is powerful tool In the wake of Donald Trump’s presumptive nomination for the Republican entry into the presidential election, there has come the usual analysis. It’s mostly what we expected. “Trump’s gonna have his hands full.” “(Hillary Rodham) Clinton is going to take the full measure of Trump.” “She’s gonna make him choke on his past.” Putting those obvious comments aside, Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, took us with his own analysis. In short, he wrote he believes Trump’s methods of persuasion are genius, even though Adams is not a Trump supporter. He predicted last August that Trump would win the election. “I can’t make this post appear balanced because Clinton is making big mistakes on the persuasion dimension, while Trump is being his usual skillful self,” Adams wrote. We urge you to read his insights, which we find extremely interesting, at blog.dilbert.com. ••• Sky News appeared at Current Publishing to quiz us on the mood of the area and what might have led to Trump’s presumptive nomination. Like we’re experts? Ha! Need to aim higher, gents! We very much enjoyed their company and off-camera chats about the political climates in England, where scores worship the queen, and here in ‘Merica, where scores worship the Kardashians. ••• To those of you that got out and voted last week, congratulations. As to those that decided not to vote, or weren’t able to vote, there’s still November’s General Election Day, so you still have a chance to make a difference. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.
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At death’s door Commentary by Terry Anker They say bad news comes in three. First, who is “they?” And second, who made “them” the arbiters of bulletin delivery? Yet, like so many of the old-saw populating our common lexicon, these often seem true. As the gloomy tidings roll in, we live in foreboding, expecting the next dark messenger to arrive. And with the appearance of the third in our unhappy trinity, we relax to enjoy our false security that the worst is over. As is the nature of things, as we age, those we love age along with us. With the surprise passing of yet another decade, we are taking careful note of the face in the mirror but often ignore the deepening lines in the faces of our parents, grandparents, and other loved ones. We humans have a sell-by date. It is often not readily apparent, but don’t doubt its presence. Our lives can list from robust to decline in an instant. Last week, a close friend lost her battle to a mean cancer, leaving her young daugh-
ter, despairing husband and family absent understanding. This week, a dear aunt finally let go of a life that had shifted from joy to burden – as the advancing years stripped her memories along with so much dignity. And then, a close cousin, almost exactly my age, reached out to let us know he’d decided to discontinue his cancer treatment and hope for the best. Life, he said, was not meant to be lived as he was being forced to endure it. While most of us, happily, will not darken death’s door for quite some time, why is it that death is so pleased to show up, uninvited, bringing the bereavement to us? With death comes longing and sadness, but also is delivered a seed of hope. Why wouldn’t we plant it? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.
Q U O T E O F T HE WEEK When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.
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Only two of our children inherited my ginger genes, but unfortunately, all four have what we like to call “Brithumor ish teeth.” Thankfully, modern orthodontics can easily fix cramped mouths and overlapping shark-row chompers, though it usually entails more than just braces for us Wilsons. Namely, the extraction of four or more teeth. Our oldest daughter actually had to have 11 out before donning the metal. Eleven! (That’s one louder, by the way.) Last week, our youngest was up to bat, needing several uppers and lowers pulled, and as we did with her siblings, we supported her decision to receive mild sedation. We had fun predicting how she would react to the drugs. Our other kids have run the gamut from uncontrollable giggling at literally nothing to prolonged weeping over the perceived loss of a chin. Since Maddie tends to have a flair for the dramatic anyway, I anticipated she would lean towards the emotional. That proved to be the understatement of the year. From the moment I helped her out of the wheelchair into the car, all the way through the Steak ‘n Shake drive-thru for the prescribed milkshake, the entire length of my run-in to CVS for painkillers, to when we pulled into the driveway 45 minutes later, this child was sobbing. First it was because her phone was out of memory, and the planned video recording of her post-medication antics had to be scrapped. (No worries, I used mine. It’s priceless!) Next, she was upset because she couldn’t remember falling asleep, and then she became distraught because she was drooling her strawberry/chocolate side-by-side all over her shirt. Finally, she mourned the fact that she could not feel her mouth. As her mother, I was both enormously entertained and legitimately concerned, but eventually, I was just plain exhausted. I ended up taking a nap alongside my daughter after we’d both recovered from the morning’s shenanigans Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.
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A fishy story, healthy or not? Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Scientists now claim pecans (my favorite) may not be as healthy to consume as previously believed. Just when I think humor I’m eating the right stuff, some nut comes along and ruins everything. Coffee was reported to be bad for us, and then studies said it was good for us. No matter, it’s all going to change again, anyway. A health alert this week took the cake. Cake, by the way, is not good for us, unless it’s chocolate, which has aphrodisiac qualities. But chocolate also has caffeine, which is bad for us (unless it’s the same amount of caffeine that was good for us if we were drinking coffee before August of 2007.) Now, I read that salmon contains too much mercury, even though it contains beneficial Omega fatty acids. I’ve been chowing down on anything that swims upstream to die: Coho, Chinook, King, Alaskan pink and sockeye. If my heart wasn’t bright red before, it is now. Then I saw this headline last week in USA Today: FARMED SALMON MORE DANGEROUS TO EAT THAN WILD SALMON Statistics can be misleading. For example,
did they take into account that some of those people fishing for wild salmon were eaten by bears? That kind of data gets lost in those fancy university studies. My doctor said I could eliminate salmon from my diet and instead swallow fish oil pills, which are made from Docosapentaenoic Acid. Let’s see, lox and bagels or Docosapentaenoic Acid and bagels? There are no easy choices in life. By the way, I never believed the findings that eating fish regularly was good for your memory. In high school, I ate fish sticks three days a week and tuna sandwiches on weekends. Then in college, I spent half my waking hours looking for my car, my spiral notebook or my wallet. I also couldn’t find a date. This morning, I had smoked salmon on a bagel and for dessert, a handful of chocolatecovered pecans. See you next week … if I live that long.
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Detecting nutrient deficiencies Commentary by Devina Prasad, MD While the human body is an incredible machine, it relies on many things to keep it running and in top form. nutrition In fact, our bodies need so many vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, it can be hard to tell if something’s lacking unless we’re aware of the signs. Here are some tips for detecting common deficiencies. Vitamin D Muscle weakness, chronic pain, joint pain and fatigue can be subtle signs of a Vitamin D deficiency. A lack of Vitamin D puts kids at risk of respiratory disease and for children with asthma, the disease can worsen. To ensure you get enough Vitamin D, venture outdoors on sunny days. The more you’re exposed to sunlight, the more Vitamin D your body produces. Iron Eating foods such as leafy green vegetables, legumes, beans and liver will help ensure your body has the iron it needs. Bruising, hair loss, fatigue, brittle nails, sore muscles and pale skin are some signals you may be iron deficient. Dehydration With summer approaching, avoiding de-
hydration is even more important. Signs you need to drink more water include dry mouth, decreased sweating, lightheadedness and dark, scant urine. Electrolytes Electrolytes – calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphate chlorine and others – are minerals needed for muscle and nerve function and to balance body fluids. Excessive heat, sweating, vomiting and diarrhea can cause an electrolyte imbalance. Signs include muscle cramps, fatigue, dizziness, low blood pressure, increased heart rate, confusion and loss of consciousness (in extreme cases). You can prevent an electrolyte imbalance by staying hydrated and eating a balanced diet. It’s important to note that the signs and symptoms mentioned above can be caused by a variety of conditions. That’s why it’s important to consult with your doctor when new symptoms occur to determine the cause. Devina Prasad, M.D., specializes in family medicine and is a guest columnist located at IU Health Physicians Primary Care – IU Health Saxony Hospital. She can be reached by calling the office at 317.678.3800. For more health information, subscribe to Strength in You at iuhealth. org/StrengthInYou.
Zika expected to be limited By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Mosquitoes B-Gone owner David Simons doesn’t expect any major outbreak of the Zika virus in Indiana. your health The Zika virus is primarily spread by Aedes aegypi mosquitoes. “The reason the professionals don’t think Zika is going to make it into Indiana very much is they (the mosquitoes) don’t do winter very well,” said Simons, a Fishers resident, who co-owns the business with his wife, Angela. “They don’t continue to multiply (in cold weather). When you go to Louisiana or Florida, they multiply like crazy all year around. Therefore, they’ll get that mosquito down there a lot more than we will.” Simons said Aedes aegypi mosquitoes are slow movers, but will likely get to Indiana. The biggest threat is pregnant women passing the virus to their fetus, and the effects it might have. The virus has been linked to microcephaly in infants whose mother contacted the virus. Simons said adults are getting Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare disorder where the body’s immune system attacks the nervous system, from Zika.
Owners of Mosquitoes B-Gone Angela and David Simons. (Submitted photo)
Simons said a big part of what his business does is inspect properties, removing breeding sites and treating. All mosquitoes lay their eggs in water. “The Aedes aegypi breed in low grounds so they breed under your deck, in your flower pots, in your kids’ toys that have water in them, in your gutters,” Simons said. Pool covers and tarps can also hold water, creating a breeding ground. “It takes seven days to breed so if you get rid of that water, you’re not creating a breeding ground,” Simons said. “People forget about their bird baths. They forgot about kiddie pools.”
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Where’s Amy? ‘Where’s Amy?’ is a photo column by Amy Pauszek, a society girl and film producer and partner with Ever Film Productions, LLC. She may be reached at amy@youarecurrent.com.
Front, from left, Sheila Dennis (Geist), Audrey Meyer (Geist), and rear, from left, Ryan Thompson (Carmel), Josh Miller (Carmel), Summer Husan (Carmel), Chris Knott (Carmel), Peter Meyer (Geist) and Carol Satre (Fishers) were excited for the exclusive backstage tour of Civic Theatre’s “Fiddler on the Roof” while sipping local craft beers along the way.
Where’s Amy goes backstage with ‘Fiddler’ Civic fans and supporters Mary and John Poulin were thrilled to tour the backstage and learn secrets that lurk behind the scenes at Civic Theatre. (Photos by Amy Pauszek for Current Publishing. Copyright 2016. All Rights Reserved.)
Where’s Amy? I loved attending Civic Theatre’s backstage exclusive of “Fiddler on the Roof.” Guests had the opportunity to be on the Civic stage and get a sneak peek at the secrets behind the scenes, which included the green room, prop room and dressing rooms. Civic staff members were also on hand to answer questions while guests were enjoying local craft beers at each stop along the way. I enjoyed samples from Flix Brewhouse in Carmel and Four Day Ray, which is coming soon to Fishers. Simply delish! Be sure to check out Civic Theatre’s 2016-17 schedule at civictheatre.org.
Kroger lunchtime entertainment is unexpected By Heather Lusk • news@currentincarmel.com Heavenly notes from a harp float through the aisles of the Carmel Kroger as a Metallica song gives way to “Hotel California” for the music lunch crowd at the store’s Carmel Bistro Cafe. Harpist Jan Aldridge-Clark and guitarist Casey Harshbarger, who lived in Zionsville as a child, form a duet of stringed music that catches many Kroger customers off guard. “People are so surprised when they hear the harp played in a funky way,” Aldridge-Clark said. Harshbarger and Aldridge-Clark met five years ago through an audition. They liked the way the guitar and harp sounded together and began to experiment with different arrangements. Harshbarger influenced her to move into classic rock, which is a substantial portion of what they play to the Kroger lunch crowd, along with more recent artists, like Adele, and other styles, like blues. Two years ago, the duo was performing a private party at which a Kroger vice president was
Harpist Jan Aldridge-Clark, left, and guitarist Casey Harshbarger, perform during lunch at the Carmel Kroger. (Photo by Heather Lusk)
attending. He said, “you guys would be perfect for Kroger,’” Aldridge-Clark said. When the opportunity came to fruition AldridgeClark was pleasantly surprised. “No musician imagines playing in a grocery store,” she said. But regulars come to hear them play each week, and they frequently perform to big crowds. “We’re riding the wave,” she said. “We’ll just do it as long as they want us to be there. It’s been really great because we get a lot of positive response from people.” They will play several days each week in May and said they hope to continue through the summer. Aldridge-Clark earned her masters of education in classical music, and was trained on the piano, but discovered the harp her freshman year and “fell in love with it.” As a harpist, she had the opportunity to travel the world through her work with a cruise line and perform at private parties while living in Los Angeles.
Just for Kids – Are you under 18 and eager to have your chance on the Carmel Community Players Cabaret stage? Just for Kids will feature talented performers under the age of 18, singing any genre of music. Just for Kids will be a fun opportunity to see what the next generation of performers has to offer. The Cabaret takes place May 13-15. Tickets are $10 for everyone. Eiteljorg Indian Market – The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art (500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis) will host its annual Indian Market and Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 25 and 26. The celebration, featuring Native American artists, performers and culturebearers, will take place on museum grounds for the first time in more than a decade, providing an anticipated 6,000 attendees with an even richer, cultural experience. For more, visit eiteljorg.org. IU Health North Hospital Gallery Walk – The next gallery walk sponsored by IU Health North Hospital and the Carmel Arts & Design District will be 5 to 9 p.m. May 14. For more, visit carmelartsanddesign.com. Indiana Design Center workshops – The Indiana Design Center in Carmel is once again hosting several workshops open to the public. These include Patina vs. Perfection: Natural Stone Tips presented by Lonna Heshelman May 17, and A Practical Guide to Beautiful Design presented by Courtney Casteel Schenberg on June 21. For more on these workshops, visit indianadesigncenter. com. HCAA events – The Hamilton Co. Artists Association is hosting several exhibits this summer, including the Hamilton Co. High School Student Art Exhibit, which runs until May 27, the HCAA Juried Artists’ Recognition Exhibit from June 2-24, and the Through a Distant Lens Exhibit from June 30 to July 29.
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12-and-under, ages 13 to 17 and 18-and-older. “We’ve got a mix so far of returning people Kimberly Lowe describes the CarmelFest Has and some new people,” said Chris Lewis, who serves as a talent director for the competition. Talent competition as an amazing opportunity. Lewis said it is fun to watch some And the Indiaof the younger contestants mature as carmelfest napolis voice and they come back each year. piano instructor Lewis, director of programs for The made the most of it by winning the Great American Songbook Academy, 18-and-older division last year. said in the past singers had to sing “I had several of my voice students with a recorded accompaniment of try out with me last year, one (Ellie themselves or a karaoke track. Buening) made it into the top three Lewis “This year they can accompany in her (12-and-under) age division,” themselves on guitar or piano,” Lewis said. “We Lowe said. “I was actually challenged by my have singer-songwriters who have auditioned in students to enter. I have competed in compethe past but have never been comfortable not titions in my younger years but CarmelFest Has Talent was by far the most professionally- playing for themselves (on stage).” Auditions to select the top five in each age run competition I have ever entered, from the category to compete will be held in late May panel of judges at auditions through the twoand June. Lewis said there were close to 60 day event with an amazing MC and judges applicants last year. there as well.” Contestants must live in Indiana and canSince she already won her division, Lowe not be professional singers (having an agent is not eligible to compete in the talent show or singing contract of any sort). again. The registration fee is $25. To enter, visThe deadline to register for the July 3-4 talit carmelfest.net/cfest-has-talent. ent competition is May 19. The categories are
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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Singer-songwriter Todd Carter took one look at The Warehouse and figured it was the perfect place for a homecoming. music “When I saw that space, I said, ‘This looks like an amazing place to have a concert,’” the 1987 Carmel High School graduate said. “Then I saw some of the people who have been coming through playing there. I expect it to be a really nice crowd.” Carter and his New York City-based band, The Looking, will appear at 7 p.m. May 21 at The Warehouse, 254 First Ave. S.W., Carmel. “A lot of people from (Indiana) have never seen me perform,” Carter said. “I’ve been in Chicago and around the East Coast, but I haven’t played in Carmel for a long time. I don’t think (I have) played there since college.” The band recently released its fourth album, “Lead Me to The Water.” Carter describes the band’s music as a folk-pop combination. “We’ll deliver at least 90 minutes of tunes, a couple of different sets,” said Carter, whose band is touring the Midwest in support of the album. “The Looking is my project, and I bring in people as I see fit.” Carter, 47, was a member of the CHS 1986 Class 5A state championship football team. His band, Bluko Chip Tones, won the CHS Battle of the Bands in 1987. Carter said he began
Todd Carter, a 1987 Carmel High School graduate, will perform at The Warehouse May 21 with his band, The Looking. (Submitted photo)
writing songs as a teenager. “I’ve always played in bands where we are writing our own material,” he said. “That was the main focus of each of the bands. It’s been a folk-rock focus most of the time.” His parents, Meredith and Nellie Carter, still live in Carmel. Meredith served 32 years on the Hamilton Co. Council before retiring in 2014. The band’s production company rented The Warehouse for the concert. For tickets, visit http://goo.gl/389d7d. For more, visit thelooking.com.
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In April, Carmel resident Chris Lieber, joined the team to run the audio recording services department. Lieber has owned rippleFX studio Kingston’s Music Showcase has added in Broad Ripple for 25 years. to its services again with video and audio Kingston said Geiman and Lieber departments. music have worked with him on other “We’ve going to be projects. able to do multi-track Kingston’s has three fully equipped audio and we’ve got 4K cameras to do rehearsal studios and a luthier for video shoots,” owner Rick Kingston setting up and repairing guitars and said. “We did a nine-camera shoot the amp repair. other day.” Lieber provides recording services This gives his Carmel business, 340 Kingston in rehearsals and showcases at Ridgepoint Dr., another major option Kingston’s and is available to record remote for bands. gigs at a band’s request. Among the artists “If someone wants to do a full album projLieber has worked with are The Wright Brothect, we’ll be able to do it right here,” Kingston ers, Jennie DeVoe and Gene Deer. said. “We could always record rehearsals but Jim Geiman, who lives in Lagoda, started it was in two-track stereo, now we can do offering the video production in March in a full multi-tracks,” Kingston said. suite. Geiman, who has moved his business, Kingston’s has a full recording studio, inThe Glass Eye Group, into Kingston’s, has the cluding an isolation booth for vocalists and ability to shoot rehearsals, gigs and create drummers. custom promo videos for bands and singers. Kingston’s also can provide voiceover proGeiman also offers still photography. He has ductions and demos. The retail showroom is worked with such artists as Jon McLaughlin, John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Band and Nap- open from noon to 9 p.m. seven days a week. To inquire about rehearsals, events or sertown Boogie, among others. vices, call Kingston at 317-979-0137. “We started running the different videos For more, visit kingstonsmusicshowcase. that he’s done before on our flat screen TV on com a loop,” Kingston said.
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bers of Civic's IPL Orchestra. A presentation of annual Jr. Civic Awards, and performances by former and current Jr. Civic students caps off the evening with Master of Ceremonies, Civic Theatre will celebrate an evening of Civic Theatre’s Director of Music and Educaimagination, education, and participation at tion, Brent E. Marty. its annual gala on Civic will also hold an online celtheater June 18. The theme ebration of its 101st season through of the evening is its second annual Day of Giving, on taken directly from the first show in May 13. Civic has a rich history and Civic’s 2016-2017 season, Mel Brooks’ has been a staple in the central Indi“Young Frankenstein.” Named for one ana community for over 100 years. By of the musical numbers in the show, encouraging its supporters to particithe “Puttin’ on the Ritz” fundraiser Hook pate, May 13th will become #Civic101 will support theatre education and day on social media. Those interested may outreach. participate in one of the following ways: The evening’s events will feature a wine Make a gift at any level, post on social mepull, silent auction and an inspiring look into dia, sharing what Civic means to them, using Civic’s education and outreach initiatives. The #Civic101, or challenge colleagues and friends schedule for the evening includes a cocktail to match contributions and post about Civic’s hour and fun surprises from members of impact on their lives. With this effort, Civic Civic’s Jr. Civic and YAP programs, first in the will be poised for success as it moves into its lobby of the Tarkington. The party moves 102nd consecutive season. into The Studio Theater where dinner will be For more, visit civictheatre.org. served, and music will be provided by mem-
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Competition deadline nears By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Cheryl Everett has watched proudly as the Young Hoosier State Piano Competition kept growing. piano “In 2001, it took us about two hours to hear everyone,” said Everett, the state piano competition coordinator. “Last year we had over 500 students all around Indiana and it took us the entire month of June. They played over 1,200 pieces.” Carmel-based Piano Solutions has helped run the competition since 2001. Everett is the director of music outreach at Piano Solutions. “The State Fair sponsors the competition, and Piano Solutions provides instruments and support from the program,” Everett said. The deadline to register for the 2016 competition is May 16. “Every year we pick two composers to feature and this year is Beethoven and Debussy,” Everett said. The age divisions are youth (5-6), primary (7-8), elementary (9-10) junior (11-12), mid-teen (13-15), senior teen (16-18) and collegiate (18-22). “We bring in collegiate judges,” Everett said. “They give them a critique and the student who score high enough to advance to the State Fair.” The preliminary audition dates at Piano
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Solutions are June 1, June 3 to 18 and 27 to 30. The final round dates are at the Indiana State Fair Aug. 6-21. The new classes are Indiana Bicentennial (any patriotic piece) and Music from Video Games. The other classes are Classical, Non-Classical Sonatina, Sonata, Ragtime, Jazz/Blues & Boogie, Original Composition, American Songbook, International Music, and Ensemble. The registration fee is $75 and $5 per class. For more, visit pianosolutions.net/media/wysiwyg/Piano_Competition_brochure_002_.pdf.
CHS presents ‘Godspell’ By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com
Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Pictured from left to right are Judge Dr. Kimm Hollis from Hanover College, Gracie Tubbs, a Young Hoosier Pianist winner, Cheryl Everett, instructor of piano at Wabash College and Young Hoosier State Piano competition coordinator, and Judge Amy Wallarab, MM in Jazz Studies from Indiana University. (Submitted photo)
tributions and in their execution of (composer) Stephen Schwartz’s original work,” he said. “These kids have embraced the challenges and Carmel High School senior Christian Viktrup have gone above and beyond what we could nabbed the school’s spring musical lead role have imagined for them, truly owning for the second contheater secutive year. the show and bringing Schwartz’s messages of community, love, hope This time his role as and understanding to the stage in a Jesus in “Godspell” is even larger. way that is electric, moving, engag“Last year I thought ‘Big’ was a ing, and full of life.” meaty role and I was on for about Along with Viktrup, the cast mem15 of 16 scenes,” Viktrup said. “But bers are Eric Bembenck, Taylor Bicknow I’m on the stage for the (entire Viktrup ett, Avanlee Fisher, Savannah Fisher, show).” Nathan Freeze, Jake Greene, Ben Heber, Olivia Performances of the musical will be at 7 Jacko, Blaine McBroom, Sophie Miller, Frances p.m. May 12 to 14 and 2 p.m. May 14 to 15. Rafferty, Anja Reese, Betsy Sandifer and Emily “Of all the productions, I’ve been in, this is Urbanski. the most difficult,” Viktrup said. “There’s a lot CHS also presented the musical in 1982. Five of different styles in it, not just rock and pop.” of the 12 cast members and some crewmembers John Burlace is serving as the director. Jufrom that show are returning to see the May nior Sarah Biette is the student director. 13 show. Retired teacher Ann Conrad, musical “It’s a really powerful production to be a director for that show, and her husband Charlie part of,” Biette said. “Each individual member has their own special aspect of the show that plan to attend with the former students. The cast members attending are: Keari (Allen) Troutthey bring.” man, Sally (Stevens) Murphy, Jeff Hutson, Robbin Burlace said it is a challenging production. (Thomas) Lyons, and Marcia Hafner. “The show demands that the full cast work For tickets, visit ticketracker.com. together as one, both with their creative con-
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CYT announces new season news@currentzionsville.com Christian Youth Theater, a northeast Indianapolis children’s theater has announced its upcoming season. theater CYT’s actors range in age from 8 to 18. Classes and summer camps are also offered for ages 4 to 18. CYT prides itself not only on its professionalquality productions, but also on building self-esteem, public speaking talent and teambuilding in its students. “I’m always amazed by what CYT does with these kids. The professionalism amazes me,” stated Tony Johnson, assistant director of CYT’s “Mary Poppins,” which opens this June at Westfield High School. “We’re so excited about this season. It’s challenging, it’s fun, and it has great music,” stated CYT’s Artistic Director Angela Manlove. “We’re doing a straight play, without music, for the first time this year,” said CYT’s Managing Director Laura Baltz. “That’s an exciting addition for our students that (provides a) way to really focus on their acting without singing and dancing. It’s a great way for them to really stretch themselves artistically.” For more, visit cytindy.org.
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Lexi Esterle as Pinnochio in this season’s winter production of “Shrek, the Musical.” (Submitted photo)
schedule The shows will include: • “My Fair Lady” at Marian University, Oct. 21–23. • “Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition,” at Marian University, Feb. 3–5. • “Up the Down Staircase,” Location TBD, winter 2017. • “James and The Giant Peach,” TBD, spring 2017. • “Tarzan, the Musical,” TBD, spring 2017.
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mal two act or three-act ballet with a story.” In the first act, IBC showcases the basis of all dances in a classical ballet technique The Indianapolis Ballet Conservatory will class, which is based on the educate audiences with a 300-year-old Russian legacy dancer’s journey. music of Vaganova training. In Act IBC will presII, the performance moves ent “Evolution of into what is called Character a Dancer” at 3 p.m. May 15 at Dance and Contemporary. The Tarkington Theatre at “We are equally as invested The Center for the Performing in our student’s classical Arts in Carmel. training as we are in pushing “It’s a very simple producthem to explore new ways of tion showing the progression movement and grow as artof a dancer from the very beists,” Yakovleva-Randall said. ginning at the age of 3 years In addition to class old through graduation,” said pieces from each level at IBC, IBC founding artistic director Yakovleva-Randall said the Alyona Yakovleva-Randall. “It’s audience will have the privishowing each level of progreslege of seeing some of IBC’s sion and education in ballet. award-winning soloists and It’s very simple but very enterensembles from international taining as well.” Dancer Olivia Behrmann, who will ballet competitions, such as Yakovleva-Randall said perform for the last time with the IBC finalists from this year’s it is the first time IBC has Indianapolis Ballet Conservatory Youth America Grand Prix. performed the show in five on May 15. (Submitted photo) Tickets are $18 for stuyears. dents (high school & college with ID) and $35 “Usually we have a full production with a for adults. For more, visit indianaballetconserstory so this is not our usual spring showcase,” Yakovleva-Randall said. “It’s not the nor- vatory.org.
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May 11th, 6:30 pm: • “Quakers and the Underground Railroad in the mid-19th Century” a presentation by Tom Hamm at the Museum of Miniature Houses
May 14th: All Afternoon • Performance by the Wendy Reed Band, 1:00-4:00pm on the lot at Monon & Main • Recreation of the historic Tug of War at Monon & Main lot, at 2:00pm • Kids’ activites on the Monon Depot Lawn, brought to you by Sugarbuzz 1:00-4:30 • “A visit with a Hoosier Pioneer”, a live presentation historic actor, Kevin Stonerock, 2:30pm and 4:30pm • Exhibits open to the public 1:00-8:00pm, with refreshments and cookies provided by Market District.
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Tortellini Michelangelo Commentary by Adam Aasen, co-owner of Donatello’s Italian Restaurant in Carmel One of our most popular dishes at Donatello’s Italian Restaurant is the Tortellini Michelangelo, which has cheese-filled pasta with a blush-cream sauce. For the sake of simplicity. to modify this dish at home, you can buy tortellini and tomato sauce instead of making them from scratch. Serves: 1 to 2 people Ingredients: • One cup heavy whipping cream • One third cup finely grated parmesan cheese • 1/4 cup chopped fatty bacon • 1/4 cup sliced button mushrooms • 1/4 cup diced white onions • 1/3 cup smooth tomato sauce • 2 pats butter • 12 pieces of large cheese-filled tortellini Directions: Put on a medium pot of water to boil pasta. Heat a skillet to medium heat and add butter and bacon. The melted butter and bacon grease will coat the pan, but don’t let the butter burn. Otherwise you’ll need to start over. Add onions and mushrooms, and let them sizzle in the pan until they are cooked but not wilted. You don’t want crunchy onions in your dish. Add heavy whipping cream and stir. Use a whisk to help thicken the cream using a heat reduction. Add finely grated Parmesan, and stir as you add the cheese to thicken the sauce.
Recipe courtesy of Donatello’s Italian Restaurant in Carmel. (Submitted photo)
Don’t turn up the heat too high, or you’ll scorch the cream and add an unwelcome flavor. Once reduced, add the tomato sauce and stir, stir, stir. You want everything to mix together instead of separating or forming globs. You want an orange tint. You can add more or less, based on your preference, but too much tomato sauce will make for a watery thin sauce. While making the sauce, you’ll be cooking the tortellini in boiling water. Follow the time it says on the package if you bought pre-made tortellini, but generally, it should be three to five minutes. Add the fresh-cooked tortellini to the sauce while it’s still hot, and it will absorb some of the sauce before you scoop it into a bowl. Once you’ve had success making this dish, you can try your hand at adding homemade pasta to the recipe.
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level candidates and 55 percent face a shortage of entry-level candidates. This survey included 136 employers repreA county-wide group has begun collabosenting 15,742 jobs, as of March. Brad Coffrating on the Work! Hamilton Co. initiative, ing, research manager for the Hamilton Co. designed to help understand staffing needs Economic Development Corp., said it of employers and identify jobs strategies for workforce has surveyed 167 companies from the county. development. The survey also covered methods Tim Monger, president and CEO of of training employees, what entrythe Hamilton Co. Economic Developlevel candidates lack as far as hard ment Corp., said it is a collaboration skills (such as critical/analytical thinkof his group, Hamilton Co. Tourism, ing, written communications, English the chambers of commerce and comMonger language, project management) and munity leaders. soft skills (such as motivation, dependability, The survey, revealed April 19 with the initiaprofessionalism, time management and intertive’s launch, showed 59 percent of Hamilton personal skills). Co. employers plan to expand their workforce Sixty percent of employers believe a trainthrough 2019, and another 52 percent are ing program developed by Ivy Tech would be challenged to fill existing vacancies. beneficial. “We decided it would be good to talk with “The information we received we felt was some of our companies about talent attracinteresting, but there wasn’t as much depth tion, especially for more technical, higherto it, so we’re going to do focus groups,” Monskilled positions, in the case of information ger said. technology,” Monger said. He said they are still trying to understand He said several companies reported they what the workforce issues are in each induswere also having problems recruiting entrytry. Coffer said the three focus groups will level employees. meet, and hopefully complete their work in a Other figures from the survey include the day, by the end of May. fact that 51 percent face a shortage of mid-
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Realtors say there aren’t enough Carmel homes to sell By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Shelley Walters, an F.C. Tucker real estate broker in the Carmel Arts & Design District, was recently market putting a new Carmel home on the market. As she put the sign in the front yard, a man drove up and asked about the house. “He looked at it right then Walters and came back with his realtor and made an offer,” she said. “I still had the sign in my hand.” Walters said it’s one example of how fast homes are selling in Carmel, and there aren’t enough houses to sell. In some cases, buyers are advised to be pre-approved for a mortgage, so whenever they see a house they like, they can jump on it right away. “Basically, we need listings,” Walters said. “I think homeowners have seen notes come in the mail about a realtor needing their home for their buyer. In the past, that was a good marketing tool to just try and get a listing
here or there. Today if a homeowner gets one of those, they might want to take it seriously, but if they respond, they might want to be ready to move.” Karen Tanner, broker/ owner with The Bonwell Tanner Group, said she estimates there are three times as many interested buyers than sellers when you consider homes less than $350,000 in Carmel. She said Tanner most buyers are looking to spend between $200,000 and $500,000. Walters estimated it could be as high as 10 buyers for every one home for homes less than $500,000. “Buyers are looking for move-in ready homes that require little updating and minimal out-of-pocket expenses,” Walters said. Tanner also added that home buying could be seasonal. She said the average Carmel homes sat on the market for 72 days during the winter months, but homes listed after Feb. 1 have sat on the market an average of 15 days. For more on this, visit currentincarmel.com.
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SOLD MOST OF OUR INVENTORY! Keith Albrecht WE NEED LISTINGS! Edward Cone speaks to the four chambers of commerce in Hamilton Co. (Photo by Anna Skinner)
millennials were searching for out in the workforce. “Millennials want to get paid fairly. Millennials’ concerns in the workforce are very similar to other’s concerns in the workforce,” he said. “Do not treat these people like zoo animals. Respect and understand them.” Cone opened up time at the end of the luncheon for questions from the audience, where some asked for advice on how to attract young people to Indianapolis over Portland, Ore. and Chicago, Ill. “Do what you’re good at,” Cone answered. “I think the way you attract young people is yeah, you say we welcome diversity, have good resources, good night life, but you’re not Portland. You don’t want to be Portland. You’re good at a diversified, modern economy with good jobs, good at quality of life and place. Maybe those kids need to go do something else first. You want to make it as attractive as possible for them to return to.”
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Blueprint for Improvement: Outdoor space created for sun and shade Commentary by Larry Greene
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The goal was to create versatile outdoor living spaces, both covered and uncovered, for the homeowners to enjoy throughout the seasons. 1. A new, screened porch was added to the home, including matching brick border to tie into the existing home. 2. From there, the homeowners can step into their backyard onto their new concrete patio that connects to the front of the house. The brick border inlay around the concrete ties into the faรงade of the existing home. 3. A stone, wood-burning fireplace was included in the covered porch design, making a cozy place to relax after work. 4. A large built-in grill peninsula on the patio is a usable new feature, allowing the new space to be transformed into a great entertainment area.
Before Background info: This 2010-built home in the Long Ridge Estates subdivision in Westfield needed an outdoor space the homeowners could enjoy: Both in the sun and in the shade.
Before problems: The existing backyard received harsh sun in the afternoon hours and had only a small crowded deck, making it unpleasant for the homeowners to enjoy the outdoors at their own home. With no covered structure, they were also confined to the indoors during any type of rain.
Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling. You may email him at lgreene@ caseindy.com. To see more before-and-after pictures of this project, visit caseindy. com/blog.
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Are you curious? Commentary by Lorene Burkhart Being curious can open doors to fascinating ideas and circumstances. Curiosity has probably caused the majority aging of inventions and life changing ideas. Think about it. Toddlers are curious about everything. They want to taste, open and explore anything they can reach. When does that curiosity begin to ebb? I recently had the opportunity to hear one of the most famous authors of our era, David McCullough, explore the lack of curiosity in schoolrooms. He is concerned about the “teaching to tests” structure that curtails a child’s curiosity. Afterwards, I thought about when I was a child and listening to my mother say, “curiosity killed the cat.” I wonder where that expression originated? It didn’t dampen
my curiosity one bit. My younger brother and I covered every inch of the family farm; exploring the barns, grain bin, straw stack, orchard and windmill. Somehow, despite our adventures, we survived. And so did my curiosity, with no dead cats! As we age we seem to become more complacent and less curious. Maybe it just takes too much energy to exercise our curiosity. Perhaps it’s time to try something new and admit that we’re curious about the how or why. Being old doesn’t need to be dull. Being curious can lead to adventuresome thinking. Try it.
As we age we seem to become more complacent and less curious. Maybe it just takes too much energy to exercise our curiosity.
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Road to Nazareth, through Israel’s Arbel Pass (Photo by Don Knebel)
The history of Arbel Pass Commentary by Don Knebel Millions of years ago, shifting tectonic plates formed Israel’s Jordan River Valley and sheared a rocky plateau just travel west of the Sea of Galilee, creating two small mountains with steep cliffs and a narrow pass between them. This area played a role in both Jewish and Christian history. For thousands of years, people have created dwellings in the caves on the cliff face of Mount Arbel, the southeastern of the two mountains separated by the Arbel Pass. In approximately 40 B.C., residents around the Sea of Galilee rebelled against the Roman appointment of Herod as their king. When armed rebels took refuge in the caves above the Arbel Pass, Roman troops were unable to dislodge them from below. Using ropes, they lowered troops in baskets from the flat top of Mount Arbel. The soldiers entered the caves and either threw the occupants to their deaths or set fire to the dwellings, incinerating everyone inside. Some rebels and their families jumped
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to their deaths to deprive the Romans of the pleasure of killing them. The rebellion failed. Seventy years later, when Jesus was rejected as a prophet in his home town of Nazareth, he traveled to an area on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee to establish his ministry. The road from Nazareth to Galilee went through the Arbel Pass and ended at a nearby village named Magdala, where residents raised doves for Temple sacrifices in Jerusalem. Magdala was the home of Mary Magdalene, an early follower of Jesus, falsely labeled a prostitute in the sixth century. It is possible to imagine that Jesus and Mary walked through the Arbel Pass, where an ancient well still stands aside the narrow road from Nazareth. Many places in Israel claim to allow people to “walk in the footsteps of Jesus.” The Arbel Pass really does.
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