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CHS teacher wins top VFW award By Zach Dunkin • news@currentincarmel.com When Will Ellery was a student at Indiana University, a professor gave him some advice about teaching: “The kids don’t achievement care what you know until they know that you care.” “At age 20, I just dismissed it as ‘jargon,’” said Ellery, a history teacher at Carmel High School. “But when you have been teaching for 23 years, you come to realize that’s 100 percent true. You have to really care about what you are teaching and about the job as a profession.” And, just as passionate as he is about teaching, he is ardent about America’s military history. Each year, he leads a group of students in Europe, where they visit American World War II cemeteries. “I have a responsibility to make sure the kids understand the sacrifices people have made and the shoulders people are standing on to achieve all that they do,” Ellery said. “It is important they understand the role the American veteran has played and continues to play in providing the very freedom under which they prosper.” It’s that caring which led him to being named the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year. He was recently honored locally at the Carmel VFW Post 10003 and will receive the national award in July. Each year the VFW recognizes three teachers at the elementary, middle and high school levels for their commitment to teaching Americanism and patriotism to their students. Nominees are submitted by local posts for district, then state
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VFW Indiana State Commander Buzz Weberding, left, and Sharron Barger, VFW Auxiliary president for the state of Indiana, recognize Carmel High School teacher Will Ellery. (Photo by Ray Compton)
honors. Each state then submits its three winners for the national consideration. Tom Blandford, a trustee and former commander at the Carmel post, prepared Ellery’s nomination form. He was aware of Ellery’s accomplishments with both students and his involvement with veterans. “I was floored when I got the state recognition, but the federal award just knocked me off my feet,” Ellery said.
Two Carmel men were arrested late May 16 after they attempted to rob several others at crime gunpoint. Police said Pavel E. Grachev, 20, and Caleb M. Johnson, 18, followed five men into a parking lot in the 400 block of S. Range Line Grachev Road at around 10:40 p.m. Grachev allegedly displayed a handgun and demanded money, which the victims did not give him. He and Johnson walked away, and the victims, uninjured, called Johnson police. Both suspects fled on foot after responding officers found them near the parking lot of Bub’s Café. Police soon apprehended both suspects and found the unloaded handgun in a planter near Sophia Square Apartments. Grachev has been charged with robbery with a deadly weapon, intimidation, resisting law enforcement and carrying a handgun without a license. Johnson has been charged with robbery with a deadly weapon, intimidation and resisting law enforcement.
Mayor: City on track to complete projects in 4 years By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Carmel officials confirmed they are on pace to complete all of the projects funded through $242 million in bonds transportation approved in January within four years. The city council approved a resolution May 16 that outlines the city’s interest in purchasing land for 38 of those projects. Most will transform intersections into roundabouts, while other
projects involve trails, road reconstruction and streetscapes. Councilor Kevin Rider questioned whether the city could complete the lengthy list of projects in four years and still allow traffic to flow with so many sites slated for construction. “The key is to be able to space these projects out during this term. We need to start all these now,” Mayor Jim Brainard said. “It doesn’t mean construction will take place this year or next year, but it’s important the conversation can start.” City Engineer Jeremy Kashman said the city
has experience in this area, citing the transformation of intersections along Keystone Parkway into roundabouts. Like it did with that project, the city plans to meet monthly with affected business owners and create a website to keep the public aware of road closures and other issues. Councilor Sue Finkam asked that the city fast track the website so it is available before any of the projects break ground. “I think you underestimate the number of calls and emails we get,” she said. “Someone spray paints a sidewalk, and I’m getting a call.”
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Details unveiled for 96th Street By Ann Marie Shambaugh annmarie@youarecurrent.com
tion season, with the project being bid out in early 2017 or sooner and wrapping up by the end of the year. Brainard said that disruption to businesses City officials unveiled upgrades planned for in the area is unavoidable. He believes the 96th Street as they answered questions from current congestion at the intersecresidents tion has already led to the closure of transportation of southnearby businesses that were difficult east Carto access. mel May 11 at a community meeting. “(Without the project) in the long The road, which is Carmel’s southrun people are going to start totally ern boundary, is planned to have avoiding that intersection, and we’ll several of its intersections converted have a huge desert of empty abaninto roundabouts, and Mayor Jim Brainard doned buildings if we don’t do someBrainard said long-term plans include thing,” Brainard said. extending it west of Westfield Boulevard, Unlike the other roundabout interchanges where it currently comes to an end. Brainard along Keystone Parkway, the planned design said these changes should help traffic flow is for 96th Street to remain at ground level along 96th Street and lessen congestion on with Keystone traffic flowing over a bridge. 116th Street, the only major thoroughfare to Brainard said the number of underground utilitravel east to west through the city south of ties along 96th Street will not allow the road 146th Street. to be raised. Of the planned roundabouts along 96th Many of the upgrades are funded through Street, the interchange with Keystone Park$242 million in new bonds approved by the way is the largest and expected to cause the Carmel City Council in January. Brainard said most disruption. the city closed on the bonds May 5, and that “It’s not going to be pretty during construcCarmel’s high bond rating saved the city tion,” Brainard said. “It’s going to be a mess.” approximately $1 million in what officials exTo minimize disruptions, the city plans to pected to pay to finance the projects. complete the transformation in one construc-
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Council discusses liquor licenses Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com What happened: The council approved an ordinance requiring applicants for Carmel’s four new three-way alcoholic beverage permits to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of their eligibility. What it means: In March, Indiana lawmakers passed a provision that issued new permits to sell beer, wine and liquor in growing municipalities. The ordinance outlines information that applicants must submit and how the city will distribute the licenses.
What’s next: The ordinance is now in effect.
What happened: The council decided to send to the Land Use and Special Studies Committee an ordinance that would rezone 68 properties in the Arts & Design District and Midtown areas to C-2/ mixed-use district classification. No one spoke on the issue at the public hearing. What it means: The proposed zoning would allow for new development to be built closer to the street and share parking among other changes that are believed to promote walkability and fit in with surrounding projects. If adopted, the zoning change would only apply to future development and would not affect existing buildings. The properties are generally near Main Street and Range Line Road and extend south to City Center Drive and west to Third Avenue S.W. and Industrial
What’s next: The Land Use and Special Studies Committee will meet May 25 to discuss the issue.
What happened: The council voted to approve an amended ordinance that changes which city officials and employees must fill out an annual Statement of Economic Interest Requirements. What it means: Previously, all city employees and elected officials were required to submit a form that discloses certain types of gifts and compensation. City Attorney Doug Haney said approximately 90 percent of people submitting forms had nothing to report, so he requested changing the ordinance to require that only those with something to report be required to submit the form. Councilor Sue Finkham suggested an amendment to the proposed ordinance requiring all elected officials, except for the city judge, to also fill out the form every year to promote transparency. The council approved the ordinance with her amendment.
What’s next: Haney said the updated ordinance will save time and resources in his office. Previously, he said he had to designate an employee to track the status of the forms for portions of the day for three months of the year.
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Dispatches The Waterpark to open – The Waterpark at the Monon Community Center in Carmel will open for the summer season on May 28. General admission is $10 for adults and $7 for kids ages 3 to 15 and seniors. Admission also allows access to the Monon Community Center. Fun Finds event – Carmel Christian Church, 463 E. Main St., will host Fun Finds at CCC on May 27 and 28. Events include a silent auction, a bake sale, rummage sale, pancake breakfast and more. Preview Night is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 27. A $10 entry fee includes wine and cheese. The main event is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 28. No admission but an offering will be taken. For more, or to donate items, call 317-846-5033. Clothing drive – St. Mark’s United Methodist Women invites the community to help others when you clean out your closets this spring. Project Collect & Connect will accept kitchen-size trash bags filled with gently used clothing for all ages from 9 a.m. to noon on May 28 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 126th St. and Gray Road. Call 317-846-4912 or visit www.stmarkscarmel.org/umw for more information.
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“I’m one of those moms who is ridiculously overprotective, and I’m not ashamed of it at all,” she said. Jenni Hadden was concerned about leaving Hadden’s friend, familiar with Camp Riley, her physically disabled son away from home insisted she check it out last year. for the first time at Hadden gave the third degree to summer Camp Riley. the Camp Riley staffer when dropping There was no need Charlie off last year, asking numerous to worry. questions. “Charlie actually had the time of his “I probably drove him insane, but I life,” the Carmel resident said. “I was don’t care, that’s my son, and I’m very worried he was going to miss us.” worried about his safety,” Hadden Charlie can’t talk, but he gave his Charlie Hadden said. “He put my mind to rest. I felt mom a message when she went to assured enough that there would be quality pick him up. "He actually pushed me away, like, go away. people taking care of him.” Swimming was his favorite activity, Hadden I’m having fun, mom,” she said. "It was an said. awesome experience for him.” “Every time we talk about it, he is just exCharlie, a 14-year-old Clay Middle School sevtremely happy,” Hadden said. enth grader, has cerebral palsy and schizenNaturally, Charlie will be going again this cephaly, a rare birth defect that involves clefts summer. in the brain. Charlie, who is adopted, also is The staff-to-camper ratio never exceeds 1 to unable to walk and must use a wheelchair. 3. There are five Camp Riley sessions offered Camp Riley is designed to empower childuring a six-week span. Sessions include acdren ages 8 to 18 with physical disabilities by tivities such as swimming, hiking, horseback providing life-changing experiences in a trariding, vertical climbing, canoeing, art projects ditional camp environment. Riley Hospital for and more. Children at Indiana University Health provides Registration for camp is now open. For medical staff for Camp Riley, which is held at more, visit RileyKids.org/Camp. Bradford Woods in Martinsville.
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Hoops tourney aims to unite By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com For Abby Abel, bringing a unified basketball tournament to Purdue University seemed like the perfect plan. competition Special Olympics Unified Sports is an initiative that pairs people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team to compete. Abel, a 2015 Carmel High School graduate and Purdue freshman women’s basketball player, and Mitch Bonar, a Special Olympics Indiana athlete and 2015 Noblesville High School graduate, came up with the idea at the end of their senior year. “We wanted to bring together an event that would combine Special Olympic athletes and athletes at a college,” said Abel, who has become good friends with Bonar through their work in Champions Together, a collaboration of Special Olympics and the Indiana High School Athletic Association. The basketball tournament was held at Purdue’s Mackey Arena April 24. Abel began planning for it in the fall, then put it on hold until mid-March. “When the season hit, I put it on hold because the season kind of consumes your life,” said Abel, an invited walk-on who played
Mitch Bonar, left, and Abby Abel helped organize a unified basketball tournament at Purdue University. (Submitted photo)
in three games as a freshman. “Then we got out of the NCAA tournament, and we picked it back up again.” Abel and Bonar were the first Special Olympics Global Ambassadors ever selected from Indiana and attended the GEN-Uin Social Impact Summit at the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles in July. Abel was involved with Special Olympics and the IHSAA unified track program at CHS. Abel’s twin brother Greg, a Guerin Catholic graduate, and his Theta Chi fraternity brothers participated and encouraged other fraternities to take part.
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Green Team provides reusable bags By Amanda Foust • news@currentincarmel.com Smoky Row Elementary’s Green Team recently received a grant from the Carmel Green Teen Micro-Grant environment Program to purchase reusable bags for all elementary school students. The school received the grant at the end of March and purchased 810 reusable bags to distribute to the students. The Carmel Green Teen Micro-Grant Program was established in 2009 to provide local students the opportunity to create a more sustainable community. Carmel Green Teen receives funding to give grants to Carmel students and has backed more than 51 green projects. “I love how the community here embraces going green,” said Stacey Summers, Smoky Row teacher and Green Team leader. Smoky Row’s Green Team is made up of 17 fourth and fifth graders. “Plastic bags make up most of the ocean’s pollution. Reusable bags can be used many times over and over,” student Derick Lu said. The students work during lunches directing and teaching others how to recycle.
Smoky Row students Ciara Farley and Derick Lu display reusable bags. (Submitted photo)
“Everything at Smoky Row that goes into the trash is recycled except for the food at lunch,” Summers said. Smoky Row’s Green Team noticed the amount of plastic bags used in their homes and wanted to make a difference by introducing a reusable bag that could be used to carry groceries, sports equipment, snacks and more. “The kids came up with the design for the bags,” Summers said. “In each one, we had fliers that said different ways they could use their bags.” Because this is the first year for Smoky Row’s Green Team, they plan to build the program and create new sustainability ideas for the future.
CHS team runners up in challenge By Amanda Foust news@currentincarmel.com Out of more than 5,000 student participants, a team of four from Carmel High math School became one of six finalists sent to Moody’s Mega Math Challenge Finals in Manhattan on April 25. The challenge exists to proMoody’s Foundation President Fran Laserson, center, presents mote the use of mathematics as a $15,000 college scholarship to runners up, from left, Simon a powerful problem-solving tool. Langowski, Joseph Philleo, Miles Dai and Tiger Huang of CarCHS seniors Joe Philleo, Miles mel High School along with coach Peter Beck. (Submitted photo) Dai, Tiger Huang and Simon LanThe challenge for this year was to look gowski were on the team. into car-sharing models and see which ones “I saw a sign that said, ‘You can earn scholwould most likely be adopted by various cities arships.’ It seemed neat, so (my friends and I) throughout the U.S. assembled a small team,” Philleo said. For the challenge, the students researched All juniors and seniors in high school were and later presented an explanation of their eligible to participate in the challenge, which approach and research findings. offered more than $150,000 in scholarship “The students are able to apply mathematopportunities. ics in a field that’s still being developed. Some CHS math teacher and coach Peter Beck of their ideas will go national, and some of supported the team. their findings will make an impact,” Beck said. “My role was administrative more than Carmel’s M3 team placed second, winning anything else,” Beck said. “I believe the team should be student generated instead of teach- $15,000 in scholarship money to split between the four students. er generated.”
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teach them. “We found that accepting a large number of foreign exchange students who were not Carmel High School has welcomed 20 proficient in English was putting a strain on foreign exchange students in the past five our ability to provide the current years through Carmel High School students needing education its partnership English language development serwith the Rotary vices as well as the foreign exchange Club of Carmel, but one group that students the instruction that was places international students says necessary,� Dudley stated. the school’s restrictive policies are So, CCS officials made the decision leaving eager, local families without a to work exclusively with the Rotary student to host. Rolin Club of Carmel and only accept stuRepresentatives from International dents from its sister school in Japan, Seiko Experience, a Minnesota-based nonprofit Gakuen School. They expected this move would that places exchange students with families simplify the process and not divert language across the U.S., recently told the Carmel Clay resources from local students who need them. school board that they’ve been in touch with Rotary Youth Exchange District 6560 Chairseveral local families who want to host an man Joseph Mitchell said he would like to see exchange student but can’t because the Rothe club’s program expand in the future. tary Club of Carmel, the only group allowed “We are deep into (CHS), and it’s a great to place exchange students, doesn’t have relationship,� Mitchell said. “These are great enough students available. students and great kids.� “We have directed (interested families) to Rolin said many of the students she has the local Rotary, and for the last three years, hosted have come back to visit again. She there have not been students available for hopes that any family interested in hosting a these families to host,� said International student will get the chance. Experience Regional Director Emily Rolin, who “As a host parent, I would love to see any has hosted 10 international students. family who has the means to host to try it at Carmel Clay Schools Assistant Supt. of least once,� Rolin said. “It can impact your life Curriculum Amy Dudley said CHS previously in ways you have never imagined.� accepted exchange students from a variety To learn more, contact the Rotary Club of of organizations. She said she discovered Carmel at carmelrotary.com. Learn more about although the students were supposed to be International Experience at usa.internationalproficient in communicating English, many experience.net. were not, and the school was required to
Dispatches University, was recognized for Cum Laude, Order of Omega, Phi Eta Sigma, Pi Tau Sigma, and Who’s Who at the annual Honors Program. May Han and Yoo Kyung Lee, Lake Forest Academy, participated in the annual Service Learning Day.
Scholarship given – The Friends of the Carmel Clay Public Library recently awarded its annual college scholarships to Alexander Hibbitt and Peter Haines. The scholarship is $1,000 to each student and can be used toward academic expenses at the college of the student’s choice. College news – David Kowalik was named to the dean’s list at DePaul University. Lauren Godden of DePauw University was named Player of the Year in the NCAC conference for softball. She also made the first team in the Regional NCAA softball tournament in Bloomington, Ill. Michael Chernoff, Trine
Science awards given – Several local students recently traveled to Phoenix to participate in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair after being selected by the Science Education Foundation of Indiana. Jay Maturi brought home a third place award in plant sciences and Sepehr Asgari brought home a third place award in microbiology. Young artists featured – From now through June 26, two seniors from Carmel High School will be featured artists at the Children’s Art Gallery. Dana Wang and Tiffany Xie were selected to display art from their four years at the high school. A Meet the Artist night will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on June 11.
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Carmel homes featured on tour By Amanda Foust • news@currentincarmel.com Five Carmel homes will be featured in Back to the Future: A Mid-Century Modern Home Tour. The June 4 event architecture is organized by Indiana Modern, an affinity group of Indiana Landmarks. Indiana Modern, began arranging home tours across the state in 2007 to help inform the public about building preservation. Past tours have featured the work of Carmel architectural designer Avriel Shull. Proceeds from the tour will go toward continued preservation efforts in Indiana. “Much of our work is to prevent demolition and find the money to preserve (these homes) so they don’t deteriorate or decline,” said Mark Dollase, Indiana Landmarks vice president of preservation services. Homes in Carmel’s Eden Glen neighborhood were chosen for this year’s tour. “The developers who laid out that area did a nice job creating winding streets through the rolling hills and the woods,” Dollase said. More than 1,000 people from Indiana and beyond are expected to participate in the home tour. The headquarters for the tour will be at Mohawk Trails Elementary School, which
The Back to the Future home tour will feature five homes in the Eden Glen neighborhood. (Photo by Garry Chilluffo/Chilluffo Media)
will offer parking, restrooms and shuttles. “Some come for a fun day out and some come to enjoy the architecture and to gain ideas for their own homes,” Dollase said. In conjunction with the event, the Indianapolis Museum of Art will host a free event from 6 to 7 p.m. June 2 featuring a presentation from author and filmmaker Eames Demetrios, the grandson of modernists Charles and Ray Eames – legacies in architecture and design.
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Mary Caltrider swings for the fences as Indians emcee, CHS student body president By Amanda Foust • news@currentincarmel.com Whether it’s reaching out to her peers as student body president or leading the fans at an Indianapolis Indians game, Carmel High School senior Mary Caltrider cover story seemingly can do it all. She has spent her high school years determined to step out of her comfort zone and explore a wide range of activities. Caltrider is in her third year of working with the Indianapolis Indians. What started out as a summer job led to her becoming an emcee for the team. It’s her job to energize the fans through team promotions on the field. “It was a great first job and was a good glimpse about how to be a leader in the real world,” Caltrider said. Her experience promoting, filming and approaching Indians fans was part of the foundation that motivated Caltrider to run for student body president. “Before this, I would sit in the corner because it was easier,” she said. “Now, I reach out and sometimes get rejected, but I’ve learned a lot.” Stepping out is exactly what Caltrider did her junior year of high school. CHS hadn’t had a female president since 2005. “It was an obstacle in the sense that I didn’t know if the student body would vote for a girl,” Caltrider said. “I would go around campaigning to the girls and empowering them to want a female to represent the school.” CHS Principal John Williams said Caltrider has “continued the long tradition of strong and dedicated leaders” as the student body president. “She is a bright and motivated young lady who has certainly had an impact on the wonderful success of this year’s senior class,” Williams said. The years leading up to Caltrider running for CHS president were spent developing relationships with a variety of high school groups. She has been involved in volleyball, A-Cappella club, Greyhounds Kickoff mentorship, TV, student government, cross country, Ping Pong club, Pinterest club and Accents Show Choir. “I was dabbling in so many things, and I believe my diverse interest really led me to become student body president, because I could really represent the student body well,” she said. As president, Caltrider mostly works with student government and the CHS Senate. She is considered the principal advisory counselor for CHS. She also worked homecoming, blood
Mary Caltrider interviews a young fan at an Indianapolis Indians game as an emcee for the Indianapolis Indians. (Submitted photos)
drives, school dances and the events Care to Share and March Madness. But out of all the events she leads, her favorite is the Carmel Dance Marathon, because all proceeds from the fundraising event go directly to Riley Hospital for Children. Caltrider has a heart for helping others and wants to use her leadership to make a positive impact. “Being on the executive council is an honor to be able to work hand-in-hand with the cabinet members to raise money for Riley,” Caltrider said. Her leadership abilities, combined with her love of service, have impacted her plans for the future. Caltrider said she hopes to focus on a career in communications and TV while also pursuing a law degree. She has considered political office or becoming a news anchor, but what she is really passionate about is speaking to young girls about body acceptance. “I feel like media has influenced a perfect body standard,” Caltrider said, “I would love to pursue the passion of speaking to young girls about loving and accepting themselves as they are.”
meet mary caltrider • Age: 18 • Grade: Senior • Birthplace: Zionsville • Favorite subject: English, because I like being creative through writing. • Favorite sports team: Pacers • Hobbies: Running, reading, CHS sporting events, hanging out with friends and making music videos. • Favorite food: Rice • Favorite quote: “If not now, when?”
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BE L I EVE I T ! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In South Dakota, movies that show police officers being struck, beaten or treated in an offensive manner are forbidden. Source: dumblaws.com
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Cheating cheaters Commentary by Terry Anker If cheaters never prosper, why do they seem to win almost every time? Take the high road. Turn the other cheek. It can be tough to listen quietly as others express hurtful, ignorant or even intentionally destructive remarks. They take advantage of guile, fear and manipulation to keep us put. And, they “win” every time. Well, not every time. Trust matters. We humans learned long before the first creative types memorialized our joint efforts on the cave walls that it is to our mutual benefit to work in groups. We protect each other. We sacrifice our own interest for each other. We have a much better chance of prevailing against the Woolly mammoth when in the company of each other. When we cultivate confidence and fidelity in our friends and family, we can best count on their support when and where we need it. Alternatively, lying, bullying and other subterfuge, no matter how clever we imagine it to be, eventually, wears thin.
Prevaricating, threatening and manipulating can keep others under our will for a moment, but only until the occasion allows for escape. Wouldn’t we be better served to forge our relationships in honesty, knowing that our rejection, if deserved, will be immediate rather, than coming when we most need the backing? If we tell the truth and let folks get to know us upfront, wouldn’t we expect that, when the chips are down, they are there because they want to be and will stay at our sides? Fear, fraud and deception are like iron shackles – they only work when tightly bound but fail if loosened. Sure, we might get expelled from the mean-girl club, but knowing that our friends know us, and are still willing to stand with us, is worth it. Cheaters may win occasionally, but they never prosper for long. 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 Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
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For the life of me, I could not think of anything to write about this week until I spent two and a half hours humor on a bike, cycling through the small towns and farms just north of where I live. If that sounds miserable to you, believe me, it was. Every single minute of it was an exercise in concentration, perseverance and bladder control. But I’m hell-bent on finishing a half-Ironman in June, and just because the temperature is an unseasonable 43 degrees with wind gusts of up to 25 mph does not mean you can go back to bed on a Saturday. There’s guard practice to carpool and dance competitions to attend! Anyhoo, back to my two-wheel road trip. I’ve always had remarkably strong powers of observation (it’s a gift), so I decided to put them to use, at least when I wasn’t accidently heading for a ditch or purposely peeing in one. I was absolutely amazed at the weird, wonderful and undoubtedly disturbing things I saw within a 10-mile radius of my house. There were horses, cows, geese and hogs; honeysuckle, roses, poison ivy and dandelions; Colts flags, IU basketball hoops, WHS signs and a rogue Patriots banner (How dare you, sir!). I smelled bonfires, fresh manure and gasoline; rode past new subdivisions, crumbling Craftsmen and what I’m pretty sure was a meth lab; and discovered a back road that doesn’t even appear on Google maps. I saw dental offices, consignment shops and eggs for sale; was passed by pickups, mini-vans, a semi and a rusty garbage truck; and wondered on several occasions how long we’d last after a Yellowstone super volcano eruption with all the silos and water towers punctuating the landscape. (I recently read “Ashfall,” and it makes a zombie apocalypse look like a clogged toilet.) My toes froze, my sunglass were blown off and with the wind, I think I actually was pedaling backwards at times. But I was rewarded with a fascinating look at rural Indiana and something non-controversial to write about for the week. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.
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to my friend Bob. “Dick, did you know that Leonardo da Vinci wrote a very funny essay on napping?” I have writer’s block. Writer’s block is when “You’re kidding. When was that?” … well it’s kind of like, you know, it’s a time “Oh, about 500 years ago.” when you can’t ... I think you get humor the picture. “Do you think I’m the first since da Vinci?” “I’m sure you are, Dick. I’m sure you are.” I first experienced the blockI hope the da Vinci family doesn’t read my age last week, with heart-palpitating discolumn. That’s not the comfort in my chest. I I hope the da Vinci family kind of family you want thought it was a heart doesn’t read my column. legal problems with. attack. With a heart attack, trained physicians That’s not the kind of family I didn’t bathe, shave insert a tube in your you want legal problems with. or eat for several days. By adopting this strict, leg vein and shove it up austere presence, like many struggling auyour groin, then toward your heart, to clear thors, I hoped my creative juices would finally the blockage. At least there’s a treatment for flow. I forgot that a lot of this deprived, descardiac arrest. titute stuff is actually because these writers To overcome my ailment, I tried a number can’t think of an idea, either. of techniques. I took down my huge volumes This is my 800th column, and I had hoped of Art Buchwald, Andy Rooney and Dave Barry it would be a really good one. So, can we not essays – books filled with funny ideas: why count this one? Let’s see what happens next sock sizes are silly, the junk you find when week. you clean out your fridge, when not to tip a waiter, funny street names. Now I had a new problem: journalistic integrity. Not that that had ever been a problem for me before. Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at Truth is, there are no new creative ideas. wolfsie@aol.com. Here’s an example: several months ago I wrote an essay on napping. I sent the column
REA D ERS ’ V I EW Light defeats purpose of roundabout Editor, I got a good laugh reading the article in the May 10 edition regarding a traffic light at the traffic circle at 136th Street and Keystone. Kind of defeats the purpose of traffic circles, doesn’t it? The best laugh I got was at the end of the article where the city engineer outlines plans to install a traffic circle
at 96th Street and Keystone. I’m thinking most people would agree that there is much more traffic at the 96th Street intersection than 136th Street, and that congestion is practically all day long. So, who in their right mind would think that a traffic circle would work at 96th Street? Michael Thomas, Carmel
USPS in 4th year of balanced budget Editor, The Postal Service just released another successful quarter’s financial figures, reporting a $576 million operating profit for the second quarter (January to March) of Fiscal Year 2016. This brings the total operating profit for FY 2016, to date, up to $1.833 billion, all without a dime of taxpayer money. This continues what is now the fourth straight year of operating in the black, with $4.4 billion in operating profits since the start of FY 2013. Lawmakers should strengthen the net-
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Dan and Judy Schwinghammer have used the PrimeLife Enrichment pool to help with Judy’s shoulder healing and Dan’s arthritis. (Photos by Anna Skinner)
With Judy’s shoulder injury, the doctor told her to expect approximately eight months to heal. While working with Fowler, she healed in half that time. In addition to helping with Judy’s shoulder recovery, the warm water therapy also aided with her leg strength and her self-consciousness. “All these good things were happening, and she started breaking through this shield, and I
started talking more about polio, and I realized she cares, not just about me, but she reaches out to everyone,” Judy said of Fowler’s teaching. “When you walk in to this place, it’s a place of hope. Many deal with age-related issues and there’s such a great support system here.” And although Judy’s arm has healed, she said she plans to remain in warm water therapy, as it has helped her with stress relief, muscle building, and has improved her heart rate and respiration. Dan originally only went with her for support, but began using the aerobic water classes to aid his arthritis. “We coined PrimeLife as a gold mine, right here in Carmel,” Dan said. “I want other people to know what we’ve experienced here.” PrimeLife is not just for those with agerelated issues or who are retired. Fitness activities are available for ages 21 and older, and all other activities are for ages 50 or older. “The water is therapeutic even if you’re not doing therapy in it,” Fowler said, who has taught water classes at PrimeLife for more than six years. “Like with people who can’t work out on land because of weight problems can in the water because of gravity. It’s a slow progression, but if people stick with it, it’s worth it. Water walking is something any-
body can benefit from, especially when they’re older.” While PrimeLife has helped Dan and Judy physically, it also broke them out of their shells socially. The couple said that doors are never closed at the facility and they can speak with the staff whenever they desire. “We pretty much stayed to ourselves until we got here, and all of a sudden we are mixing with others and being social,” Dan said. “This has changed us. We are finding out there are some wonderful people here.” The couple goes a few times each week, and although Judy has healed, she still has one more goal. “I’ve got this dream, and I would love to learn how to swim,” she said. “I’m more open to the water, and I’m not so self-conscious anymore. It’s a gift.”
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New breweries join History on Tap By Desiree Williams • editorial@youarecurrent.com Beer fans are in for a treat at Conner Prairie’s fifth annual History on Tap event June 3. With the addition of beers from Metazoa, Blind Owl, Heady Hollow and Deer Creek Brewery, there will drinks be 23 breweries at this year’s event, along with food and entertainment. Kelly Backus, event manager, said Conner Prairie staff wanted to create “a program that provided a social atmosphere for adults 21 and older to connect with (the) beautiful grounds and help tie Indiana’s brewing heritage to the revival of the craft beer industry.” History on Tap starts at 6:30 p.m. June 3 for those with general admission or designated driver tickets. For those interested in arriving earlier and meeting the brewers, they can purchase premium tickets for $50 or VIP tickets for $65. Premium ticket holders will have time to talk to brewers personally and have access to early tastings beginning at 6 p.m. VIP ticket holders start in the Overlook Room at 5:30 p.m., where they have time to meet the brewers, try appetizers from a local restaurant and enjoy special tastings. “A lot of people enjoy the VIP because they get special brews from the brewers that they aren’t going to get outside,” Backus said. There will be other tastings outside and a special Prairie View Chat running every 15 minutes to teach about classic world brew styles. Prairietown will also be open for guests to visit entertainment sites.
Noblesville community concerts – This year’s concert series begins June 2 at Dillon Park and runs through July 28. The concert series is free to the public, and guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages to enjoy while in attendance. All shows begin at 7 p.m. The 2016 line-up includes shows at Dillon Park, 6001 Edenshall Lane, and Forest Park, 701 Cicero Rd. Dillon Park shows include Seth Bradley on June 2, Living Proof on June 9, CornField Mafia on June 16, My Yellow Rickshaw on June 23, and Zanna-Doo on June 30. Forest Park concerts include Endless Summer on July 7, Killing Karma on July 14, Not Your Average Boy Band on July 21 and Paul Butler as Elvis on July 28.
History on Tap guests enjoy drinks at Conner Prairie. (Submitted photo)
“People love the grounds at Conner Prairie,” Backus said. “We have something different to offer than some of the other craft brew experiences that people could have.” Backus said they are hoping the event will keep growing so they can continue to invite new brewers. For more, visit connerprairie.org.
G2 to perform dance at the Tarkington By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com
Sarah Sigma, one of the two seniors part of G2, will be performing June 4 at the Tarkington. (Submitted image by Lydia Moody)
Correction – Julia Bonnett was the Great American Songbook Competition winner in 2009. Current had the wrong date in May 17th’s issue.
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre is known for its original dance performances choreographed by Gregory Hancock himself. dance G2, the GHDT’s pre-professional company with dancers ages 13 to 18, will perform at 7 p.m. June 4 at the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre with the Gregory Hancock Dance Academy, which takes students ages 6 to 18. In years past, the G2 performance took place at the Gregory Hancock Dance Academy, 329 Gradle Dr., but this year, it will move to the Tarkington. “We moved to elevate the performance of this concert for them,” Hancock said. “It’s fun to have a studio performance, but we thought it would be nice to be on a premium stage and have a bigger production.” G2 will be performing a repertoire from the company, including “Li Ma Wessu,”
“Birth of the Gods,” “Repurposed” and others, all choreographed by Hancock. The Gregory Hancock Dance Academy will also be showcased at the performance. “It’s a great training program for dancers, producing wide variety of company repertoire, we have great academy teachers so they get to showcase all their choreography and techniques they teach,” Hancock said of G2 and the academy. G2 dancers often audition for GHDT, but Hancock said the company usually encourages the dancers to attend college and get worldly experience first. “G2 is still a very high level of dancing, we do encourage the general public to come see them and the students (in the academy) are great, too,” Hancock said. “It’s a nice experience for the young dancers to be on a bigger stage and in a nice theatre. It’s a rare opportunity form.” Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for students. For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org.
Indianapolis Zoobilation – The 30th annual Zoobilation will be June 10. In 2015, more than 5,500 guests raised $2.2 million to advance animal and environmental conservation efforts. More than 70 restaurants will be part of the event this year. Table by Market District, Simple Taste Gluten Free Bakery, Langton’s Irish Pub, Matt the Miller’s and Jack’s Donuts from Carmel will all be at the fundraiser. For more, visit indianapoliszoo.com/ events-and-groups/zoo-events/zoobilation. Authors at the library – The Carmel Clay Public Library is hosting several authors to speak at the library. Tammy Kaehler will speak at 11 a.m. May 26, Paula McLain will speak at 6:30 p.m. June 3, and Michael Sheldon will speak at 6:30 p.m. June 16. All author events will be in the CCPL program room. Eiteljorg Indian Market – The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, 500 West 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 a richer cultural experience. For more, visit eiteljorg.org. HCAA events – The Hamilton County Artists Association is hosting several exhibits this summer, including the Hamilton County High School Student Art Exhibit, which runs until May 27, the HCAA Juried Artists’ Recognition Exhibit from June 2 to 24, and the Through a Distant Lens Exhibit from June 30 to July 29. Regal Cinema summer movie schedule – Regal Village Park Stadium 17 in Westfield will bring back its $1 summer movies. Beginning May 31, admission is only $1 Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. All films selected are rated G or PG.
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CONGRATS! The winners for last month's Teacher of the Month contest, sponsored by Market District, are: Teacher Paige Miller Student Nolan Latterell Smoky Row Elementary The winning students will get to have a lunchtime party and the teachers will receive gift certificates to Market District.
The CarmelFest 2016 committee has announced the music and entertainment lineup for this year. All shows and music schedules are subject to change. For more, including a map of where everything will be for CarmelFest, visit currentnightandday.com. NorthZone Entertainment July 3 for “Guitar-mel Fest” • 2 p.m. - The Cosmic Situation • 3:30 p.m. - The Warrior Kings • 5:30 p.m. - Tommy Baldwin • 7:30 p.m. - Guitar-mel Fest Legends July 4 • Noon - The Brooke Roe Band • 2 p.m. - Phone Club • 4 p.m. - Dwight Lightning and the Conch City All-Stars • 6:45 p.m. - My Yellow Rickshaw Gazebo Entertainment July 3 • 2 p.m. - The Tides • 4:30 p.m. - CarmelFest Has Talent: Vocal talent competition
Rick Stump, left, and Nathan Klatt from the band My Yellow Rickshaw. My Yellow Rickshaw performed at the Market District North Zone Stage during CarmelFest last summer and will perform again this year at CarmelFest. (File photo)
• 7:30 p.m. - The Wright Brothers July 4 • Noon - Circle City Bucket Drummers • 1:30 p.m. - Midwest Rhythm Exchange • 3:30 p.m. - CarmelFest Has Talent: Vocal talent competition • 5 p.m. - Benito DiBartoli: An acoustic session • 8:30 p.m. - Carmel Symphony Orchestra • 9:45 p.m. - Fireworks with simulcast
8 Seconds Saloon – 111 N. Lynhurst Dr., Indianapolis – 8secondssaloon. com May 27 – Spanky’s Clubhouse Emerson Theater – 4630 10th St., Indianapolis – emersontheater. com May 25 – The Black Dahlia Murder May 31 – Berner Rathskeller – 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis – rathskeller.com May 25 – Jason Brown May 26 – Black Voodoo May 27 – The Outer Vibe; Natalie Stovall & The Drive May 28 – Phil Pierle; Gene Deer Band; Woomblies Rock Orchestra Hopwood Cellars Winery – 12 E. Cedar St., Zionsville – hopwoodcellars.com May 27 – Kendall/Purdy Project May 28 – Myra Dworski and Jon Hall Cobblestone Grill – 160 S. Main St., Zionsville – cobblestonegrill.com May 25 – Brett Wiscons May 26 – Jon England May 27 – Matt Record Vogue Nightclub – 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis – thevogue.com May 25 – Sebastian Bach May 26 – Terrapin Flyer, Melvin Seals, Mark Karan, Alice Drinks The Kool Aid *Performers are scheduled, but may change
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Where’s Amy sees CIDE’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ (Above) VIP Tea Party guests of ‘Alice’ included Megan and Kelly James of Noblesville with new friends Carla, Michaella, Cecilia and Kelly Hipskind of Carmel. (Right) Carmel’s own Vicki Burdick, co-chair, Lynn Semler, co-chair, CIDE Artistic Director Suzann DeLay and Julie Voris, co-chair, on the red carpet for “Alice in Wonderland.” (Photos by Amy Pauszek for Current Publishing LLC. Copyright 2016. All Rights Reserved.)
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Mimi Blue Meatballs is a tribute to Mildred (Mimi) Bluestein Kosene, a woman of manners, taste and grace. Her children continue her legacy at Mimi Blue by putting out delicious, home-cooked meals in an old-world, urban atmosphere. As you might guess, meatball dishes are the specialty. No matter what you order, you will be brought together with friends and family through a culinary heritage that extends for generations. Type of Food: American/Italian comfort foods. Food Recommendation: Customizable
Mimi Blue Meatballs meatball plates. Reservations: No. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday. Address: 12505 Old Meridian St., Suite 170, Carmel. Phone: 317-564-8524.
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Grilled flank steak with grapes Submitted content courtesy of Family Features. Find more refreshing recipes for summer entertaining at GrapesfromCalifornia.com. Serves: 6 Ingredients: • 1 flank steak (2 pounds) • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar • 1 tablespoon chopped shallot • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 2 bunches (8 cups) watercress, trimmed • 1/2 cup crumbled Stilton or other blue cheese
• 2 cups red California grapes, halved Directions: Heat grill to high, and oil grates. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. In small blender or food processor, combine vinegar, shallot, mustard and olive oil to make dressing. Season with salt and pepper, and puree until smooth. Grill steak until it reaches 130 F for mediumrare, about six minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board, and let rest for five minutes. In large bowl, combine watercress, salt, pepper and enough dressing to coat. Thinly slice steak across the grain and transfer to platter. Top with watercress, Stilton and grapes, and serve with additional dressing.
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Mediterranean grocery store opens in Carmel By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Jimmy Abdumek moved to the U.S. from Egypt four years ago. Since he’s lived in Carmel, he said it’s been new business difficult to find the proper groceries to cook Mediterranean cuisine. Of course, there are some specialty, ethnic food items at upscale grocery stores such as Whole Foods, Fresh Market, EarthFare, Market District and the newly remodeled Kroger. But Abdumek said there are some things — like real mango juice — that just aren’t the same. That’s why he opened Grace Grocery. It’s a small shop with a deli counter and a few aisles of imported items. It’s next to a skateboard shop and in the same shopping center, Monon Square, as clothing stores, a vacuum cleaner store and a chiropractor’s office. But what Grace Grocery lacks in pizazz, Abdumek said it makes up for in charm and authenticity. “You can’t find this stuff anywhere,” he said. “This is the first store like this in Carmel.” He said his items are reasonably priced, with many items costing less than $5. He has a variety of spices, baked goods, meats, sauces, beverages, olives, varieties of hum-
Some of the nuts and breads offered at the grocery store. (Photo by Adam Aasen)
mus and garnishes. Some unique offerings include smoked watermelon seeds, quail meat, rabbit, Mortadella Italian sausage and grape leaves. “A lot of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean customers come in,” he said. “But I also have American customers, and they are very good to me.” Grace Grocery is at 620 S. Range Line Rd. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 7 p.m. Sundays.
Dispatches Top loan originator – Residential mortgage lender Ruoff Home Mortgage announced that Joe Harvey was the top loan originator for their Carmel office for the month of April. The Harvey top spot in each branch office is based on the number of closed loans during the month, as compared to their fellow peers.
Best assisted-living facility – Carmel-based Magnolia Springs Bridgewater was selected as a 2016 Best of Assisted Living Award Winner on SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in North America. Of the nearly 100,000 providers listed on Senior Advisor.com, just over 1,000 were recognized with this award.
New collections manager hired – The Museum of Miniature Houses in Carmel is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Tavaras as its first collections manager, a newly created position. Tavaras’ assignment is to direct donations of miniaTavaras tures, care for and maintain the collection, assist in mounting offsite displays and museum exhibits, and administer the database.
Booking better seats – When booking flights, you sometimes have the option to choose a seat. You can compare seats and types of planes online at SeatGuru.com or SeatExpert.com. These sites let you browse airlines, flights and makes of airplane to examine seat configurations, so you’ll know which seats to try to grab and which seats to avoid. What looks like an ideal seat with a lot of legroom on an airline’s site can be in a high-traffic area or right next to the restroom. Source: MoneyTalksNews.com
Budgeting apps – Mint is an app to help monitor spending habits and alert you to unusual charges to your accounts. It links to your bank and uses your spending habits to create a personalized budget. Mint uses the same security as banks and was created by the makers of TurboTax and Quicken, so it provides a high level of security. Source: Gottabemobile.com
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KBSO Consulting growing fast By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com KBSO Consulting might have started off modestly, but the company is business quickly gathering momentum. Seun Odukomaiya and Kelley Bieghler, both mechanical engineers, had worked at the same company for several years before deciding to launch their own business, KBSO (their initials). “We started in a tiny temporary office space with no windows,” Odukomaiya said. “It was just me and Kelley and couple of laptops and cellphones. We’ve been steadily growing since then. We’ve been blown away by the reception we’ve received by clients that have sought us out and wanted to work with us.” KBSO, an engineering consulting firm, has added four full-time and two part-time employees and recently moved into a Carmel office at 1344 S. Range Line Rd., Suite 202. Odukomaiya, 31, lives in Carmel and Bieghler, 50, in Westfield. “Our major clients are architects,” Odukomaiya said. “We consult for outside architectural firms to provide them with the designs for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for various building types. Our target building type is everything that falls under that healthcare umbrella, so things like hospitals, outpatient facilities, clinics, nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities. We also are targeting
Seun Odukomaiya, left, and Kelley Bieghler, mechanical engineers who launched KBSO. (Submitted photo)
markets like higher education, whether (it’s) state (public) schools or private schools.” Beighler said building is booming in the healthcare sector, and there is a shortage of engineers. But Odukomaiya said they are open to taking about other projects as well. Client service is the firm’s main mission. “There is not a shortage of firms around here that do what we do,” Odukomaiya said. “What we are hoping will differential us from the herd is (customer service).” For more, visit kbsoconsulting.com.
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Mayors share stage, views By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Four Hamilton County mayors shared their views on the same stage at a OneZone event May 11 at the Forum Conference county Center in Fishers. The mayors took questions from the audience, including one on how they work with the state legislature on laws that may affect their cities. “The best thing the legislature can do is stay home and let us run our communities, ” Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear said. “However, that’s not going to change … They pass a law and (believe) one size fits all, and it doesn’t make a lot of sense.” Westfield Mayor Andy Cook said, “I thought maybe part of the answer was building a wall at 96th Street. Coming in from the private sector 10 years ago and dealing with municipal finance, I’m absolutely appalled at the laws and policies that hinder growing cities.” One place where the mayors do agree is that the state legislature must act on a gas tax to improve the roads. “Somebody has to have the fortitude to say our roads are in terrible shape. The gas price jumps up and down five to 10 cents every day, and we need a gas tax as a revenue source
From left, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, Westfield Mayor Andy Cook, Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear and Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard. (Photo by Sam Elliott)
to fix our roads,” Ditslear said. “It’s paid for by the user, so if you don’t drive a lot, you don’t pay a lot.” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard agreed, suggesting a mileage-based formula. Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said the failed Indiana House proposal, which included raising the gas tax from 18 cents to 22 cents per gallon and an increase of a $1 tax on cigarette packs, was the best long-term solution for road funding. For the full story, visit currentincarmel.com.
New law firms created By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Campbell Kyle Proffitt LLP, a 100-year-old law firm based in Noblesville, dissolved last month, and as a result, some Hamilton County attorneys are forming their business own law firms. Andrew M. Barker, one of CKP’s two senior partners along with Anne H. Poindexter, said there wasn’t just one event that led to dissolving the firm. Just like a divorce of a marriage, a lot of factors come into play, but Barker said there are no hard feelings. “I’ve spent 28 years, which is my entire legal career, at Campbell Kyle Proffitt,” said Barker, who is acting as the law firm’s liquidation agent. “It was a very sad day for me when it closed, but I’m very much excited about the new opportunity at my new law firm.” Barker has formed Barker Hancock & Cohron LLC with former CKP attorneys Keith L. Hancock and Travis C. Cohron. Other attorneys not connected to CKP will join as well. Poindexter has formed Altman, Poindexter & Wyatt LLC, which is at 75 Executive Dr. Suite G, Carmel.
From left, Ronald E. Weldy, Andrew M. Barker, Travis W. Cohron and Keith L. Hancock. (Submitted photo)
Prior to CKP dissolving, three prominent attorneys left the firm in December to start their own practice. Russell B. Cate, Stephanie K. Gookins and John S. Terry have formed Cate, Terry & Gookins LLC, at 301 E. Carmel Dr., Suite C-300, Carmel. Cate said it was the logical next step in their legal careers, and he has fond memories of CKP. Additionally, N. Scott Smith created Smith Legal LLC. Rodney T. Sarkovics formed Sarkovics Law LLC, and Casandra J. Nelson formed the Law Office of Casandra J. Nelson, LLC. Deborah Farmer Smith and William E. Wendling, Jr. joined Cohen Garelick & Glazier, P.C.
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Blueprint for Improvement: Elegant bathroom transformation Commentary by Larry Greene
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The goal was to create more open, functional bathroom for the homeowners that added the elegant details they were looking for. 1. The dividing wall was removed, creating a more open space and allowing larger shower and cabinetry footprints. 2. The larger shower features a stunning curved glass door and adjacent wall panel. 3. A spa-like, custom shower system was installed, enabling the homeowners to use multiple fixtures at once. 4. A new, soaker tub replaced the old carpeted, jetted tub. The new tub faucet is another eyecatching detail. 5. The new 10-foot-long vanity was set between the two windows, providing much needed storage and a makeup area. 6. The finishes combine the traditional feeling of their home with the glitzy and elegant touches the homeowners had dreamed of for years.
Before Background info: This 1980s master bathroom on Geist Reservoir, in the Feather Cove neighborhood, was in desperate need of an update! Even with multiple windows, a skylight and a vaulted ceiling, it felt too dark and cramped, with a wall separating the small shower and toilet from the rest of the space.
Before problems: The existing space had a dysfunctional vanity, carpeted tub, cramped shower and outdated finishes. Simply, by removing the wall separating the shower and toilet from the rest of the space, we were able to overcome the challenges the homeowners faced.
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Midwest Academy inspires and equips students with learning differences to achieve their potential by providing a progressive educational environment fostering academic achievement, self-acceptance, personal growth, and individual accountability. We serve students in grades 4-12 in need of a small classroom environment, those living with school anxiety, students with ADD/ADHD, learning differences, and high functioning autism. Visit us at www.mymwa.org or call 317-843-9500 1420 Chase Court, Carmel, IN 46032
The Parliament Building in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Don Knebel)
Budapest, a city on the Danube Commentary by Don Knebel
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Presumably because Hungary does not figure much into U.S. political or religious history, far fewer Americans visit Budatravel pest than London, Paris or Rome. That is unfortunate. Budapest is one of the world’s great cities, with magnificent buildings, beautiful settings and its own impressive history. Budapest was formed in 1873 by the merger of Buda, a city on hills west of the Danube River, and Pest, a city on the flat areas east of the river. The cities were joined physically in 1849 by the “Chain Bridge,” a large suspension bridge completed 24 years before the Brooklyn Bridge. Even before their official merger, the cities jointly served as co-capital of AustriaHungary, a powerful empire that existed from 1867 to 1918. During the height of the Empire, the Hungarian Parliament Building was constructed along the Danube on the Pest side. The river front façade of this elaborate Gothic Revival style building is six feet wider than that of London’s Palace of Westminster, whose design inspired it. Today, Budapest’s
parliament building is the world’s third largest. Budapest also includes what is said to be the world’s second largest synagogue, completed in 1859 in a Moorish style reflecting the good relationship between Budapest’s Jews and Muslims when the city was controlled by the Islamic Ottoman Empire in the 16th and 17th centuries. Picturesque Castle Hill, across the Danube from the parliament building, includes the imposing Buda Castle and the 14th century Matthias Church. The church held the coronation of Charles IV of Hungary, the last ruler of Austria-Hungary, who renounced the Empire after its defeat in World War I. Today the church roof is covered in bright orange Zsolnay tiles, invented in Hungary. In October 2013, readers of Condé Nast Traveler named Budapest the “world’s top city.” It is certainly among them. 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.
Dispatches Versatile vodka – Plain, unflavored vodka is very versatile. Besides cocktails, there are several other ways to use it, including: 1. Shiny hair – Add a few drops of vodka to your shampoo and you will notice a healthy shine after washing your hair. 2. Cut flowers preservative – Adding a few drops of vodka to the flower vase will extend the life of your blooms by several days. 3. Fragrant feet – Cut down on foot odor by adding a tablespoon or two of vodka to your footbath. Source: Naturalon.com
Designer workshop series – The public is invited to connect with design professionals each month on various interior design topics. Join the group for “A Practical Guide to Beautiful Design” at 10:30 a.m. June 21 at the Indiana Design Center. Courtney Casteel of Courtney Casteel Design will present. RSVP via email to concierge@IndianaDesignCenter.com.
Prevent bugs in flour – Here’s what to do to keep unwanted guests out of your flours, grains and beans. Place a dried chili pepper (be sure it’s not brittle) or a bay leaf in the container with your dry grains or beans, and you will not be bothered by bugs. Source: BottomLinePersonal.com
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Prime 47 Carmel is looking for a high energy kitchen manager/sous chef. Executive Chef experience preferred but not necessary. If you want to join a high energy growing team of restaurant professionals, send resume to Jeremiah.Hamman@prime47carmel.com EOE
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Are you a team player with a positive attitude and a passion for customer service? We are hiring servers, cooks, and hosts for our soon to open new Crust Pizzeria’s Carmel location at 840 West Main Street. Send your resume to crustindy@gmail.com to schedule an interview.”
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CAR WASH Rama Car Wash Employment Rama Car Wash is looking for hard working and dedicated individuals. These candidates should be available for full-time and part-time work. Must have flexibility in schedule and enjoy working outdoors. If interested you may download a application from www.ramacarwash.com under our employment section and bring it into the Carmel Dr. location. Rama Car Wash 431 East Carmel Dr. Carmel, IN, 46032 Service/Staffing Coordinator A professional, well known Homecare service is seeking a full time Service Coordinator The Service Coordinator is responsible for scheduling clients and employees in order to provide the highest quality service to clients with emphasis on creating extraordinary relationships. Successful applicants must have excellent communication and organizational skills with a positive attitude! Please email all resumes to staffingabcd@gmail.com
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Agilent Technologies, Inc. has the following employment opportunity in Fishers, IN: Application Specialist (NK-IN): Provide instruments/reagents systems technical support. Position may require travel to various, unanticipated locations. Telecommuting may be permitted. Send your resume (must reference job title and job code NK-IN) to Attn: Cielo, Agilent Technologies, Inc., 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 400, Brookfield, WI 53005.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SALES ASSISTANT Current Publishing has an immediate opening for inbound/outbound classified advertising sales, legal advertising, and assistant to the sales staff.
If so, we want to talk with you. Current Publishing has an immediate opening for an advertising sales executive to help us with Current in Carmel. We provide the training and a target list to get you started, and then you’re off to the races. Base plus commission is available for the person that presents himself/herself well, has excellent communications skills, is organized and puts the customer at the center of every sales activity. Eventually, the territory could expand beyond Carmel. If you have interest, please move quickly, as we plan to fill the vacancy in three weeks. Send a cover letter, resume and a narrative on your three greatest sales achievements and why to Marka Sonoga, advertising director, at marka@youarecurrent.com. No phone calls. No recruiters. EOE.
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Strong written and spoken grammar skills and phone and data-entry proficiency are requirements. This will be a full-time position with the opportunity for commission, and it is at our Carmel office. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Marka Sonoga, advertising director, at marka@youarecurrent.com. No phone calls. No recruiters. EOE.
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