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Lou Sanchez moves to Carmel, starts business to be near imprisoned son / P20

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Lou Sanchez works on a car at Carmel Auto Cleaning. Sanchez started his business to give his imprisoned son a chance to earn an income when he’s out of jail. (Photo by Theresa Skutt) Founded October 24, 2006, at Carmel, IN Vol. VIX, No. 32 Copyright 2013. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved. 30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444 info@youarecurrent.com The views of the columnists in Current in Westfield are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.

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Former Party Time Rental site to be transformed into $60 million mixed-use development By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com For months, there’s been talk about developer Anderson Birkla developing the land along Range Line Road where the vacant Party city Time Rental warehouse sits. It was recently announced that the space will become a $60 million mixed-use development with office spaces, luxury apartments, a “Tavern On The Green”- style restaurant and a large public green space for outdoor events. The Carmel Redevelopment Commission approved plans for the 6.5 acres at 1212 N. Range Line Rd. across from the Kroger grocery store, which is undergoing its own transformation. Anderson Birkla is planning for 1.8 acres of park and green space in the project along with 60,000 square feet of office space, 20,000 square feet of retail space and 236,017 squarefeet of residential space representing 229 units. “Our goal is to welcome people as they head toward City Hall or the City Center,” said Anthony Birkla, principal of the real estate development company. The land sat vacant for years. The vacant warehouse sits lower than street level and there is only one road connecting the property with no Range Line Road entrance. Birkla said they will demolish and clean up the site and create new connectivity by extending Veterans Way and creating two new streets entrances from Range Line Road. In total, Birkla estimates that there could be more than $10 million in public improvements involved, which is why the company only bid $50,000 for the land. Now, the CRC, the Carmel

Green space

One of the major public pieces of the project will be a green space commons in the center of the project. Right next to it will be a family friendly, brewery-style restaurant with plenty of outdoor dining. Birkla said they will program specific uses for this outdoor space to not only entertain residents living in the development but to also attract customers to the retail establishments.

Renderings show hanging lights over the pedestrian street to create a “European feel” as people walk past retail space on a nice stroll. The development has yet to be named. (Submitted images)

but Birkla said he expects the company to make a substantial private investment into areas that can be enjoyed by the public. CRC Director Corrie Meyer said once a mutual agreement is reached then the city and Anderson Birkla will move on to discuss turning the area into a district for tax increment financing and decide how much of that TIF revenue might go back to A site map of the area that once housed Party Time the developer for the public infrastructure. Rental. The area will be turned into a $60 million multiMeyer said it’s the hope that everything use development. could be finished by the end of the year so Anderson Birkla can begin construction in City Council and Anderson Birkla will negotiate 2016. The project could bring in an estimated $7.1 the project agreement and sale price. It will be million in TIF and it’s possible that $5.9 million decided which improvements the developer will would be available for the project. pay for and which ones the city will pay for,

Parking

There will be a parking structure with 422 spaces to serve both office workers during the day and residential tenants at night, along with retail parking. On-street parking won’t be forgotten with 37 spots on Veterans Way, four on newly created Executive Boulevard, eight on Range Line Road and 40 on the plaza roadway encircling the center green. Birkla said he thinks the extra on-street parking will help the area during CarmelFest and the newly constructed roads should help alleviate any traffic concerns due to increased density. He also added that he thinks the space should be maximized at different hours of the day because of the balance between office spaces and residential/retail.

Apartments

There will be several different types of mixed-use developments on the project with residential located above office space and in its own freestanding brownstone buildings. Birkla said he believes these units will be some of most luxurious in Carmel. “A lot of people talk about luxury, but they really aren’t,” he said. “The amenities available here – especially the restaurants and entertainment – will be really attractive.”

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Nancy Blondin, far right, with award recipients at a scholarship ceremony. “The chamber was her baby,” said former Carmel Chamber of Commerce Chairmain Randy Sorrell. “You always had a friend in Nancy.” (Submitted photo)

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Nancy Blondin, former director of the Carmel Clay Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of CarmelFest, died at appreciation 73 last month. Blondin became the chamber of commerce director in 1986, working on numerous other boards throughout the years. “It’s sad for all of us, but Nancy’s impact was tremendous,” said Mo Merhoff, president of the Carmel-Fishers Chamber of Commerce OneZone. “She believed if you see a strong business community, you saw a strong community.” Blondin joined Dorothy Hancock, mayor of Carmel between 1988 and 1991, to found the annual Fourth of July celebration, CarmelFest. “The idea was to create a community celebration,” Merhoff said. Former Chamber of Commerce Chairman Randy Sorrell remembers Blondin as an invit-

ing presence during his transition to the area. “The chamber was her baby,” he said. “I remember her introducing me to so many people. She helped provide a framework and tradition. You always had a friend in Nancy.” Many current and former members of local government believe one of Blondin’s most resounding traits was knowing when to let other community leaders take charge on special projects. “She had a sense of what it meant to be a servant in your community,” Merhoff said. Blondin’s name is also memorialized through the Carmel Chamber’s Nancy Blondin scholarship, which awards $1,000 a year for four years to children of business owners that are members of the chamber. The award was established after her retirement in 2000. Blondin is survived by her husband of 48 years, Roger Blondin, as well as her three daughters, four grandchildren and three sons-in-law.

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National Run-A-Mile Day Last month, students at Towne Meadow Elementary celebrated National Run A Mile Day. Front row: Quinn Huber, Adam Cobb, Drake Snyder, Quinn Dugdale, Sami Hattab Back row: Timothy Haas, Trent Braver, Nathan Rydell. “There’s a new push towards physical fitness, and this is a result of that,” said Robin Walker, Wellness teacher at Towne Meadow Elementary. (Photos by Sam Robinson)

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On May 22, keynote speaker Commander Billy D. Franklin who graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May 1996 with a Bachelors of Science degree in History spoke in Carmel to celebrate Memorial Day. Earning his wings in November 1997, he reported to Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island to fly the EA6B Prowler. While assigned to VAQ-133, he made three deployments to Saudi Arabia and Incirlik, Turkey where he flew in support of Operation NORTHERN and SOUTHERN WATCH enforcing the no fly zone over Iraq. Members of the local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts participated in a flag raising ceremony and all had the opportunity to place flowers at the Memorial to commemorate all military veterans. A variety of Patriotic music at the ceremony was be provided by: Carmel Elementary music teacher Cynthia Ensign Baney, Blair Clark and the Midwest Academy Choir.

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AT&T moves forward with new tower proposal

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A rendering of the proposed senior living facility. (Submitted image)

Senior-living facility planned for Grand & Main development

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A $20 million senior living center is in the works for the Old Meridian area, including amenities such as a development roof terrace, salon, café, theater and memory garden. Rose Senior Living is part of the Grand & Main project south of Main Street and northwest of Old Meridian Street. The proposed 174,308-square-foot facility is located on a 3.67 parcel. There will be 159

units and will generate 50 full-time equivalent positions. The four-story buildings will have landscaping as a key component. There will be 69 units for independent living, 60 for assisted living and 30 for memory care. It will be surrounded by the Alexandria Apartments to the West which are zoned Old Meridian, multi-family. The project was sent to the May 19 meeting of the Carmel Plan Commission with a positive recommendation.

Westfield and Carmel residents are concerned about plans to conconsumer struct a 120-foot cellphone tower on school property in a residential area. AT&T wants to build the tower southeast of 146th Street and Oak Ridge Road. The property owned by Our Lady of Mount Carmel is next to the school’s athletic field and a natural gas pumping station. It’s just south of the border between Carmel and Westfield. The Westfield Board of Zoning Appeals granted AT&T a variance on May 12, meaning it can build with a reduced setback distance from the road and field. “All the residents around here are worried about the radio frequencies it uses,” said Mindy McDonald of Carmel. “And if the structure were to collapse, it would collapse on the sports field.” The American Cancer Society confirms that cellphone radiofrequency signals don’t cause cancer, but McDonald still doesn’t want the

tower near children. “Our backyard is the field,” McDonald said. “I’m scared for my kids and I think it will look ugly.” Our Lady of Mount Carmel representatives declined to comment. McDonald and approximately 20 residents oppose the variance. Doug Holtz, the Home Owners Association president of Village Farms in Westfield, said he’s “disappointed” by the decision. He said the tower will be a “stealth pole” that resembles a flag pole, with a fence and trees around it. AT&T reps have stated it will drastically improve cell coverage. “There are other locations than a residential neighborhood for a 120 foot pole,” Holtz said. “This was just a variance in land,” said Erin Murphy, the communications director for Westfield. “It will go through the APC and they will decide if the plans meets the applicable standards set in place.” The Advisory Plan Commission is continuing discussion of the matter.

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CHS student’s history project wins By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com It was natural that Carmel High School sophomore Shiva Vallabhaneni would mix his love of journalism and achievement history for his National History Day project. Vallabhaneni, who will be sports editor for the Carmel student newspaper HiLite in the fall, took first place in the Senior Individual Exhibit for his project on legendary broadcaster Edward R. Murrow. “The theme was leadership and legacy,” Vallabhaneni said. “So I went through the things he changed in broadcasting when he was in London. I talked about he changed history with the Cold War and with McCarthyism. I talked about his broadcasting from London sparked sympathy from the Americans, which helped Britain’s cause in (World War II) at the time.” Vallabhaneni discussed the impact Murrow has on journalists today. Vallabhaneni included actual recordings from Murrow in his display. “I tried to make it look attention-grabbing,” he said. Vallabhaneni did a group project last year and didn’t get past the district competition. “That was a bummer,” he said. “I decided to do individual because there is no time constraints for me to ask my friends to come over and I can make it however I want it. There’s no compromise.” The first- and second-place finishers in each category of the junior and senior division will compete in the Kenneth E. Behring National Day contest on June 14-18 at the University of Maryland. Sophie Miller, Hailey Adams and Jakob Salisbury, CHS freshmen, took first place in the Senior Group Performance in the state competition on April 25.

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Carmel High School sophomore Shiva Vallabhaneni with his award. (Submitted photo)

The group winner’s project was based around the story of the White Rose Society, a group of students in Munich, Germany that resisted the Nazis during WWII. The performance focuses on the leaders of the White Rose, siblings Hans and Sophie Scholl. Salisbury played the part of Hans who started the White Rose and Miller played Sophie, who joined the White Rose after catching Hans in the act of creating Anti-Nazi leaflets. Adams played many different parts, such as the narrator, janitor, interrogator, and judge. For more on this, visit currentincarmel.com.

Other Carmel honors from National History Day: Note: The runner-up is technically a third-place finish. In the event that the first- or secondplace finisher in a junior or senior category cannot attend the national contest, the runnerup will be invited to compete. • Bailey Ward, Carmel High School (Carmel); Second Place, Senior Individual Exhibit • Nicholas Hartich, Carmel High School (Carmel); Runner-up, Senior Individual Documentary • Kyle Curtis, St. Theodore Guerin Catholic High School (Noblesville); Second Place, Senior Individual Performance • Jessica Mo and Sophia Tragesser, Carmel High School (Carmel); Second Place, Senior Group Website • Sitha Vallabhaneni and Caitlin Harshberger,

Carmel High School (Carmel); Second Place, Senior Group Exhibit • Max Toubin, Jay Natarajan and Ethan McAndrews, Carmel High School (Carmel); Second Place, Senior Group Documentary • Special Awards: • Bailey Ward, Carmel High School (Carmel); International History Prize (Senior Individual Exhibit) • Max Toubin, Jay Natarajan and Ethan McAndrews, Carmel High School (Carmel); McKoy Prize for Indiana African-American History (Senior Group Documentary) • Peter Haines, Laura Haines Woodwind Studio (Carmel); NHDI Career Award (Senior Paper)

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So if you’ve been thinking about it for a while but haven’t had the courage. It’s OK now, what your parents told you doesn’t’ stand anymore. Tattoos are not just for sailors and prisoners, so swing by Indiana Tattoo Co. and check out the cool artwork they do and tell them congrats on a year in Carmel. Whether it’s just something you like or a family crest, they will do a Leg artwork shows a love of tattoos great job.

I have five guys at Main Street Barber Shop and four have tattoos. I myself have a lower leg covered with some cool artwork and have another planned with Indiana Tattoo Co. at 1077 S. Range Line Rd. This is a year-old shop as of June 6 this year and it is booming with new customers every day. There seems to be a movement on tattoos now and barber shops. (Submitted photo) that they are mainstream, and I’m glad to see it because most tats I see as artwork and others don’t. I find it cool that in a city like Carmel with a rich artistic backdrop that you can bring in one of the oldest forms of artwork and find it acceptable.

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Fighting slavery with Frisbees

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com It seemed like a perfect fit. A group of sophophilanthropy mores from a Northview Church youth group were looking for the right charity and the right forum. “A lot of us are interested in Ultimate Frisbee so we felt that would be a fun way to raise money,” CHS sophomore Jason Schug said. “Then we decided on giving it to International Justice Kellum Mission which helps to stop sexual slavery and human trafficking throughout the world.” The Frisbees4Freedom, a fundraising tournament, will begin at 8 a.m. on June 6 at Northview Church in Carmel. “It’s just something me personally and the group felt was a worthy cause,” CHS sophomore Joel Kellum said of the International Justice Mission. The group made a list of ways to raise the money and what charity to support before voting. But before they met each week, they

loosened up by playing Ultimate Frisbee. “We always split our group into two and play for 20 minutes and then we meet,” said Kellum, who plays on Carmel’s boys volleyball team with Schug. “The Ultimate Frisbee teams are usually made up of teams of seven,” Schug said. At the fundraiser, there will be food and merchandise for sale. There will be a longest drive, closest to the pin and other Frisbee games. The group’s goal is to raise $4,500 for the International Justice Mission. There Schug is space for 32 teams. The cost is $100 per team, consisting of seven to 12 players, or $15 for individuals.

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Family holds run to honor late father Ted Sapper

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Ted Sapper was taken quickly from his loving family. Sapper was diagphilanthropy nosed with a brain tumor in December 2003 and died on March 16, 2004, at age 68 due to glioblastoma multiforme. At that time, daughter Natalie Sapper had the idea of a run to honor her father. Her brother, Michael, had directed many athletic race events and team triathlons for years. “So it wasn’t hard for me to organize the family together to put on a 5K race,” Michael said. The Head for the Cure, which switched to a 6K course last year, will be held at 8:30 a.m. on June 6 at Creekside Middle School. The run benefits the American Brain Tumor Association. “We just felt it was necessary to raise awareness and primarily money,” Michael said. “The first couple of years it was about us and our family and friends. It really quickly switched to people we don’t even know. As long as I’m around, I’m going to push the family to do it.” Michael, 50, runs in the race each year as do several of Ted’s grandchildren. Michael, Natalie and their brother Paul are all Carmel residents and involved with the run. “My mom (Sema) prints up these cards with my dad’s picture on it,” Michael said. The race moved to Creekside last year because of the large number of participants.

DEBT SETTLEMENT Sema (right) and Michael Sapper. The Head for the Cure 6k is on June 6 in Carmel. (Submitted photo)

The race was originally run at West Park, but became too big for that site. Michael’s wife Debbie, who serves as the race’s marketing director, said the race is a labor of love for the family. “We see families that have participated (before), it makes you want to get back out there and bring more awareness to the community,” Debbie said. Last year’s race raised $34,300 bringing the total to $265,850 raised since the first race in 2005. The entry fee for 6K Fun Run/ Walk is $20 or $25 on race day. The 6K Timed Run/Walk is $23 or $25 on race day. Registration begins at 7 a.m. The cost for students ages 10-18 is $10 for Fun Run/Walk entry, no T-shirt. Children under nine can run for free (no T-shirt). For more information and registration for the race, visit braincure.org.

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Dispatches HCLA applications – The Hamilton County Leadership Academy announced that it is currently accepting applications for the 2015-2016 class, which will run from August through June of next year. Applications are due June 30. For more information, contact Jill Doyle at jdoyle@hcla.net. Leadership summit – The Hamilton County Leadership Academy will host a Leadership Summit from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 12 at the 502 East Event Center, 502 E. Carmel Dr. Mickey Maurer, Chairman of the Board of National Bank of Indianapolis, will be the featured speaker. Tickets are $50. RSVP online at www. hcla.net by June 5. Murder mystery – Coxhall Gardens presents Murder at the Mansion at 6:30 p.m. June 13. Enjoy a four-course dinner as all at the table assume new personas and attempt to solve a murder mystery. Tour the mansion for possible murder sites and clues. Tickets are $50 per person or $90 per couple. Contact Sharon Terry at 846-5980 or sharontterry@gmail.com for a reservation. Pool memberships – Brookshire Pool is now open for the summer and is accepting memberships for families and individuals. Brookshire Pool is located at 12120 Brookshire Parkway. For more information and to complete a membership application, go to www.brookshirepool.org.

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home at 331 W. Main St. next to the property, said rezoning the entire area instead of a piecemeal approach doesn’t make the situation more palatable to her. “I kind of think it’s a ‘same church, different pew’ situation,” she said. Meyers said large four-story commercial buildings would tower over the cottage homes that remain. “I will not see the sunshine,” she said. “My roses would do horrible to say the least.” Kelly Baskett, resident of 400 Emerson Rd., said she’s concerned about lot lines and space between properties. She doesn’t want people to build right up to the line.

“That’s very alarming,” she said. “We don’t like the threat of high density and large buildings being constructed. I don’t these types of structures fit next to our homes. The idea of a solid connecting building right there is very troubling.” Baskett said she (Submitted image) understands the area will be redeveloped someday but to just construct large commercial structures next to existing homes isn’t the right thing to do. “If developers contact us and offer to buy our homes, that’s a better way,” she said. “I don’t like being bullied out of our neighborhood.” Frank Casnick is having Old Town Design Group build a custom home for him on 1st Avenue SW but now he’s concerned about the future of the area. “We thought we were moving into a neighborhood,” he said. “I’m kind of stunned with this development. We were comfortable with what’s already in place.”

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Gena Padgett and Kim Freeman of Westfield loved the relaxed atmosphere at The Warehouse and are dedicated Jennie DeVoe fans who don’t mind traveling from Westfield or wherever DeVoe is playing. I had an extraordinary experience at The Warehouse and had the opportunity to rock out the evening with the talented Jennie DeVoe. The Warehouse is an intimate independent music venue owned and operated by creative arts entrepreneurs Blair Clark and Heather Ramsey Clark of Carmel. The minute I walked into the cozy atmosphere and was greeted by the fun, friendly crew of The Warehouse I knew I was at home. Yes, it’s almost like they invited the soulful hip DeVoe to perform at my own home for a private concert with friends. The Warehouse is hip and fresh. It’s a place where friends and family can sip on their favorite wine or beer, relax and chill to the best artists and bands in town. I found myself swaying, clapping and smiling to the beat of DeVoe and her band. The guests who attended the sold out concert came from Chicago to Zionsville to hear her sing. She had the crowd in stitches between songs with her wit, charm and love for Indiana. DeVoe has traveled the world with standing room only concerts. I went home with her new CD “RADIATOR - The Bristol Sessions” and have not stopped listening to it yet!

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“Where’s Amy” enjoyed meeting Monica Zunino-Mel of Carmel. Zunio-Mel said she loves Current and hopes to see you soon at her studio soon. (Photos by Amy Pauszek) The 2015 Broad Ripple Art Fair had a record attendance this year. Artists from around the nation were invited to attend the prestigious art festival which also included local entertainment, exhibits and delicious food! My highlight of the festival was the opportunity and privilege to catch up with Indiana icon K.P. Singh and his amazing devoted sons Jay and Robbie. If you are an art enthusiast, collector or holiday shopper, consider K.P. Singh’s drawings of Indiana landmarks and architectural monuments from around the world. You can find out more about K.P. at KPSinghDesigns.com. I also enjoyed strolling through the many paths of art tents and striking up great conversations with Current’s own community artists and fair attendees.

Local artist Patti Estanovich of Avian Eateries peers through her many hand - crafted glass bottles and bird feeders. She has a lot of clients and fans from Zionsville and Westfield.

Iconic artist K.P. Singh (center) with his sons Jay and Robbie Singh, proudly shares one of his new designs at the art fair.

The Center For the Performing Arts had a well attended exhibit booth with wonderful information about their exciting 5th Anniversary Season. The booth also highlighted the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre and The Studio Theater. “Where’s Amy” loves all of these fabulous venues.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Lou Sanchez was devoting his life to helping others. So how could he not be there for his own imprisoned son, cover story Jonathan? “I felt I had to be here next to my son,” said Sanchez of his first prison visit in April 2014. “I couldn’t continue just visiting him once a year or something like that. That wasn’t going to be acceptable. I looked at my wife (Jonathan’s stepmother) on the prison grounds on the second day of our visit and said ‘We have to move to Carmel.’ She looked at me and said, ‘You’re right’ instead of ‘You’re crazy.’” They moved to Carmel from Orlando, Fla., so they can visit Jonathan twice a month. “I don’t understand how you can be in ministry and having your son in prison and not going to see him as often as you can,” said Sanchez, who was a conference director for Campus From left: Lou, Jonathan and Wendy Sanchez. Jonathan was convicted of driving under the influCrusade for Christ from 2007 until March. ence of heroin and being involved in a car accident that killed a Michigan woman. His family, stepJonathan, who was living in LaPorte, Ind., mother Wendy and father Lou, hope to help former inmates once they are released by giving them was driving while under the influence and jobs. (Submitted photo) reaching for his phone when he slammed into said. “The ministry is very family-oriented. We The three-hour visits have made Sanchez the back of minivan, causing the death of a both had national jobs so my boss said we and his son closer. Michigan woman in the third-row seat on Oct. could do our jobs anywhere.” “We’ve never had the type of relationship 8, 2011 near Michigan City, Ind. Jonathan, now we have now,” Sanchez said. “I see growth 25, was convicted of driving under the influthat is incredible and I see sadness, too.” ence of heroin and causing death and senWendy said when Jonathan was in county Sanchez left his Cru position in March, to tenced to 15 years. He also must pay $11,000 jail, he could only have two visitors so they start Carmel Auto Cleaning, operating under in restitution to the victim’s family. He is in wanted Jonathan’s mother and his girlfriend Electronica Warehouse LCC. Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, Ind. who was bringing his four-year-old daughter Sanchez, a recovering alcoholic who has Sanchez said his son, who was suicidal Sofie to have those visits. Sanchez and his been sober for 12 years, said he is looking at for the first year after the accident, will likely first wife divorced when Jonait as a business his son or perhaps other conbe incarcerated for three to five Carmel Auto Cleaning than was three years old. victed felons can be employed at. more years. 254 1st Ave. SW, Suite D Wendy, 53, is a communi“Part of his condition to even be freed is to “What’s sad is I’ve learned 45 969-5847 cations director for Campus have a job and be paying money back,” Sanpeople lose their lives every day carmelautocleaning.com Crusade for Christ, specializing chez said. “I hope to employ that type of perto drunken drivers,” Sanchez said. working with Latino students. The couple met son when we get busy enough. It will be an “Moving here has been better for me than him in 2003 and have been married 10 years. option for him, I’m not going to twist his arm.” because I feel connected to the whole thing “When we told our boss we need to be Jonathan will likely want to stay in Indiana now. I feel like we’re on the same team. I here, he said he had goosebumps,” Wendy to be near his daughter, who lives with her think it’s the best move we ever made.”

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mother in LaPorte. “When he gets out, his journey is really just beginning,” Sanchez said. “With drug testing, like any prisoner when they get out on parole, if he doesn’t live the right way he’s going back for 13 years, which would be double what he did. His only choice is to be a boon to society, not a burden.” Without absolving his son of any guilt, Sanchez is also on a campaign to let others how dangerous it is to sit in the third row seat of a minivan. Sanchez’s parents were both natives of Cuba. Sanchez was born in Brooklyn, moved to Atlanta and then eventually moved to Chicago, where his father owned car washes. So getting into car detailing seemed a natural fit. “We’re in the Midwest, this is a service that everyone needs,” said Sanchez.

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Wherever your location, chances are that on the evening of July 4th you’ll kick back and watch the rockets’ red glare - and every other color in the rainbow - light up the night sky. And, especially here in Carmel – you can oooh & aaah during our spectacular “CarmelFest Fireworks launched by Firestone” on Saturday – July 4th at 9:45 pm, synchronized to music on WHJE 91.3 FM radio. Fireworks have always been the highlight at key celebrations around the world. First created centuries ago in China, the once small whitelight firecracker has come a long way to become bright magnificent fireworks lighting up the night with an array of colors. Nowadays, every shell has its own mortar tube and firing is computerized. On July 4th, we can all relax and enjoy the amazing CarmelFest Fireworks show in the sky north of the Carmel Gazebo. This year’s show promises to be one of the best (and biggest) pyrotechnics displays in the area. True, even a handful of sparklers in the backyard can make for a great evening. But being in the crowd at CarmelFest’s bedazzling display (or joining in at the BANG! Fireworks party) constitutes a truly extraordinary July 4th experience.

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FR O M   T HE BA C KSH O P Farewell, champ of Carmel biz It was her wicked sense of humor. You really had to be dialed in to pick up all the gems. That’s what we’ll remember most about Nancy Blondin, who died May 21 and whose funeral was June 1. Many will recall her as the 14-year director of the Carmel Clay Chamber of Commerce or her many board appointments and service. She was a champion for Carmel business long before it became commonplace. But that wit … it was incredible. Early readers of this newspaper will recall her column, “The Crotchety Old Broad,” with which she handed out pats on the back and kicks in the tail with ease. She was always a pleasure to be around, and she is gone too soon. May she rest in peace. ••• As we were headed to an appointment last week, we were eastbound on East 126th Street, when we came upon Mohawk Hills Apartments & Townhomes, hard by Keystone Parkway. Embarrassingly, we previously hadn’t taken the time to notice the impressive transformation of the buildings on its campus. Buckingham Management LLC is to be commended for taking what once was an eyesore and making it attractive. ••• “What you have here with these e-mails is basically a witch hunt.” That was Julian Castro, Housing and Urban Development secretary, defending former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on CNN last week. Quite typical of the liberal stance; the rules don’t apply to them, only to outsiders. Since exactly when is asking for the truth on Benghazi and vanished e-mails, among other germane topics, a witch hunt? 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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The sum of wisdom

Commentary by Terry Anker

There is tremendous bliss in not knowing what we don’t know! The relaxed certainty of a young, intelligent person – confident that their freshly-minted college degree has bestowed upon them the accumulated knowledge of humanity, science, and nature – is a sight to behold. Perhaps. But, until 22-year-olds start making the world’s decisions, they might be well advised to get some perspective from the three living generations ahead of them who have thus far kept the planet spinning. To be fair, it may be one of the most difficult transitions from youth to adulthood. Step cautiously until one’s perspective is burnished by both study and experience. Isn’t wisdom an amalgam of the two? Happily for most of us, the illusion of omnipotence is fleeting. But it is followed by equally concerning lack of confidence spawned by coming to realize that not only are we not all-knowing but that we really know precious little. Whether a failed business

deal, broken heart or like disappointment, we come to understand that our education is never complete and that decision-making is nuanced. As would-be adults progress from absolute knowledge to absolute fear, the instinct is to simply stand still. These young people go from unfounded swagger to an equally unfounded uncertainty. Encourage them to advance proposals and work with them to accumulate experience to compliment the book-learning they have already compiled. Ask for recommendations on major projects and spend time explaining why or why not the suggestions are salient. Humiliation doesn’t have to be on the docket but neither does coddling. Intelligence and experience are surely not the same – but in their sum, one finds wisdom. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel.com.

Q U O T E  O F  T HE WEEK “The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.” – Theodore Roosevelt

Although this past Saturday was not quite as exciting as auditioning for Family Feud (because seriously, what could possible top that?), I’m pleased to announce humor that I checked off another bucket list item – learning to shoot a hand gun. See, ever since my addiction to youngadult dystopias began (and because I constantly overhear Walking Dead recaps from my kids), I’ve wanted to ensure I’m not the token chick who dies in the first chapter/ episode/ten minutes of the apocalypse. Essentially, I vowed to become a badass. To that end, I had my husband Doo teach me to fire a shotgun and made taking a pistol class one of my 2014 New Year’s Resolutions. Yes, 2014. I’m a bit behind. I registered for a “Ladies Only”, one-day course, taught by a Tom Selleck-y looking guy passionate about our 2nd Amendment rights. Interestingly, I was the only woman out of seven who did not bring her own gun or appropriate ear protection. Apparently everyone else was already a badass. We spent several hours learning the basics – safety, mechanics, safety, appropriate vocabulary, safety, ballistics and lest we forget, safety – then headed out to the range. Tom assigned me a “1911 45 with a 22 conversion” (I think I wrote that right) and proceeded to instruct me on two firing positions, the Isosceles (a math term, finally!) and the Weaver, creatively named after Mr. Weaver, its inventor. Then he handed over the weapon and let me at it. First task, loading the cartridges (not bullets, cartridges!). I struggled until I was informed I was trying to put them in backwards. Oops. Next up, closing the slide. Huh? Oh, that little button? Right. Finally, aim and shoot. Fifty rounds at a target a whopping 10 feet (maybe less) from me. To my surprise, I actually hit the bull’s-eye several times and put everything else just below while keeping both eyes intact. Bottom line, I’m confident I could stop a zombie, alien or killer teen. All I need now is a Family Feud victory, and my rise to bad-assdom will be complete! Peace out. (Until the apocalypse.) Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel. com.

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It’s been a rough week for me. We had been together for almost 25 years and we were very attached. For reasons way too complicated to explain, regulations at the BMV would not allow me to renew my BARhumor NEY8 license plate again. What an emotional goodbye we had. For those who don’t know, my beagle Barney accompanied me on WISH-TV Channel 8 for more than 12 years, entertaining viewers with his unpredictable antics each morning. After he died in 2003, I continued to renew the plates. People passing me on the street saw the license, honked and waved. And folks were still doing it … until last week. This got me thinking about some of Barney’s escapades. So, in honor of David Letterman’s retirement, here are my top 10 Barney moments. 10: On his first appearance on TV, he pulled a grass skirt off a senior citizen hula dancing at a retirement home. 9: After taking a few obedience lessons from an animal behavior expert, Barney dug up a rose bush and ate the microphone cord during a live segment while the veterinarian looked on in horror.

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Koteewi Range first of its kind in Hamilton County By Sam Robinson news@currentincarmel.com

Harley Klee, an assistant manager and archery coach at Koteewi, demonstrates her shooting style. “When my bow arm goes up, it’s all instinct,” Klee said. (Photos by Sam Robinson)

Targets at the range.

Fake animals are in the woods near the range to help archers practice their skills.

Hunters, competitive archers and novices alike will have the chance to hone their skills for free at the parks grand opening of the Koteewi Range Sport and Target Archery Center on June 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Koteewi Range, at 22735 Essig Ave. northeast of Noblesville, is the largest archery-only facility in Indiana. Hamilton County Parks and Recreation and the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources collectively invested $750,000 into the facility, which includes 96 covered shooting platforms and a 3D course with dummy animal targets. “Whether you’ve been shooting for 50 years or never held a bow in your hand, you can get experience,” said Don Nicolls, Hamilton County Parks and Recreation’s resource development specialist. “It’ll create a recreational destination, not only for Hamilton County, but the whole state, or possibly the Midwest.” Nicolls said that plans for an archery range began in 2010 when the county polled residents what sport they’d like to see developed. Nicolls said that archery was the “overwhelming reaction.” “It’s a wonderful affirmation that the survey has been represented,” Nicolls said. Tony Girt, the 18-year manager of Koteewi Range, said that he’s seen the popularity of archery steadily grow. “When I started, it had mostly died out,” Girt said. “But now archery and traditional archery are making a big comeback.” Girt and his staff teach new archers technique, but safety is the top priority. That’s why all novices have to take a safety course, and it’s why the county has been working since the initial opening in September to install barriers between the ranges. Nicolls said that he hopes the investment into Koteewi brings commerce to Hamilton County by way of archers from across the region and future Olympic trials. The county has plans to develop Koteewi with complimentary attractions.

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CLA Estate Planning Workshop • This workshop will provide free and valuable information for seniors looking to secure your estate and establish your retirement plan. Resources will be provided. CLA Estate Services is a firm devoted to assisting area residents in protecting their assets and ensuring their money lasts. • 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Hampton Inn & Suites: 11575 Commercial Dr., Fishers • Free, RSVP required. • 866-252-8721 • www. claestateservices.com/CLA_Estate_Planning.html Summer Concerts at the Carmel Gazebo • Family friendly concerts at the Gazebo encourage community and provides the city to enjoy the arts and culture in the local neighborhood. All are welcome! This week, there will be a live performance by the Flying Toasters. • 7:30 p.m. • Gazebo in Civic Square: 1 Civic Square, Carmel • Free. • www.carmelgazeboconcerts.org Mastermind Group – Leadership • Looking for a personal growth opportunity? Wanting to know how leadership affects every aspect of your life? This group, focusing on John C. Maxwell’s book “21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership,” will strengthen your understanding and ability to be a successful leader. • Tonight, and every Wednesday through July 15, from 7:30 -8:30 p.m. • ZCS Educational Services Building Room 107, 900 Mulberry St., Zionsville • www.meetup.com/ DFW21LawsMMG Clay Terrace Summer Concert Series • The Clay Terrace Summer Concerts are back! Enjoy various bands every week and soak in the nice weather. This week, enjoy a live performance by Dave & Rae. • Every Thursday through July 30. • Clay Terrace: 14390 Clay Terrace Boulevard #165, Carmel • Free. • 818-0725

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Family Campout • Pull the sleeping backs and tents out of the garage and get ready to spend a fun night camping out under the stars! There will be a full night of scavenger hunts, tie-dye, hot dogs, games and s’mores. • Tonight/tomorrow from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 a.m. • West Park: 2700 W. 116th St., Carmel • $10 per person. • Preregistration required by June 3. • 573-5242 • www.carmelclayparks. com/ccpr-events/family-campout

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First Friday – Noblesville • Join the Noblesville Mainstreet Group for “hipstoric” tours downtown with shopping, dining and entertainment. This fun and educational event is one you don’t want to miss. • Tonight from 5 - 8 p.m., recurs monthly • Historic Noblesville Square: 839 Conner St., Noblesville • 776-0205 • www.noblesvillemainstreet.org

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Huge Furniture Sale • The 12th annual Huge Furniture Sale is going on again! Come by the Carmel Old Town Antique Mall for some good deals on some objects to spruce up your house. • Today through June 14, from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. • Carmel Old Town Antique Mall: 38 W. Main St., Carmel • Free. • 566-1908 Noblesville Bed Race • Come and watch the tradition of racing beds in downtown Noblesville, as the kickoff to a great weekend with the First Friday celebration and Nickel Plate Arts Weekend. Teams of five are needed to race. Volunteers and sponsors are also being recruited at this time. Funds collected for the race will support the summer camps of the Noblesville Parks & Recreation Department and the Noblesville Boys & Girls Club. • 6 - 8 p.m. • 9th St., Noblesville • Free. • 776-6350 • www.cityofnoblesville.org/parks Bicycle Rodeo • In honor of National Trails Day, Westfield is hosting the 2nd annual Bicycle Rodeo and offers the benefit of six trails to residents. The family event focuses on bikes … including the music, vendors and games. Bicycle inspections, art stations and safety training shows are included. • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Various Westfield Locations and Trails • 804-3184 • www. westfield.in.gov

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Koteewi Range Grand Opening • Amid a flurry of family friendly activities, Koteewi Range Sport and Target Archery Center is opening! Bring your bows for free range time, or borrow one for no fee! Frank Addington Jr., Randy Oitker and Rick McKinney will be among the seasoned archery experts present. Other activities include a disc shoot, climbing wall, bounce house, prize giveaways, raffles and more. Food and drink will be available for purchase. • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Koteewi Range Sport & Target Archery Center: 22735 Essig Ave., Noblesville • Free. • www.koteewiarchery.com Old Mill Festival • Downtown Noblesville will be hosting a sale today. Many vendors will offer arts, crafts and artsy goods for sale. Come see the wide selection. • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Historic Noblesville Square: 839 Conner St., Noblesville • 776-0205 • www.noblesvillemainstreet.org Storytelling in Hamilton County • Families are welcomed to bring a blanket, camp chairs and a picnic basket and gather on the patio under shade trees at Nickel Plate Arts Campus to enjoy an afternoon of storytelling, without the distractions of TV or cellphones. For audiences of all ages. • Today at 4 p.m. • Nickel Plate Arts: 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • www.nickelplatearts. org Ferrari Festival • While dining on a buffet lunch and a sparkling wine tasting, take some time to enjoy the beautiful cars which will be in the reserved parking section in front of the restaurant for the 12th annual Ferrari Festival. The courthouse square will be a bustling place! • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano: 40 N. 9th St., Noblesville • $25 per person for buffet lunch, free to look at cars. • 774-9771

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Family-fun concerts start June 12 By Sam Robinson news@currentnoblesville.com The Cool Creek Summer Concert Series is kicking off its 21st year with five concerts between June 12 and July 17. event The concerts start at 7 p.m., and gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets for each concert are $5. Children under 12 get free admission. The Cool Creek Summer Concert takes place at Cool Creek Park at 2000 E 151st St. in Westfield. Don Nicolls, Hamilton County Parks and Recreation’s resource development specialist, organizes the concerts so that they are both family friendly and fun. “It’s a family based time,” Nicolls said. “Whether you’re three or 103, you’re going to have a lot of fun.” Polka Boys is playing on June 12. Polka Boys blends traditional polka music, which features brass instruments and accordion, with modern pop songs. “It’s a group of grown men who play polka like you’ve never heard before,” Nicolls said. Zanna-Doo! will play June 19. The band describes itself as a “high-energy dance band” that mixes several genres of music according to its website. Husband and

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wife duo Cook and Belle will play June 26. Independence Day weekend won’t have a concert series, but they’ll pick up again the following week with The Flying Toasters on July 10 and Toy Factory on July 17. The concert series will also feature a free bounce house, rock wall climbing and face painting. Nicolls said that what sets this series apart from other concerts is the nature setting. “It’s in an actual setting on a pavilion lawn,” Nicolls said. “Unlike Klipsch, which is artificially built, here you’re actually in nature.” Nicolls said that each year the concert organizers pay attention to what audience members enjoy and take feedback into consideration when they plan the event the following year. “It’s grown in popularity every year,” Nicolls said. “It’s hard to put it on, but everyone loves doing it.”

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Several Carmel-based businesses were invited to take part in the 2015 Dream Home put on by Indianapolis Monthly magadiversion zine. Tickets were sold to tour this unique home to benefit the Dyslexia Institute of Indiana last month. Linda Mordoh, owner of Savvy Décor, located in the Carmel Arts & Design District, was chosen as the interior decorator for the home in The Springs of Cambridge neighborhood on Geist Lake. There was more than 15,000 square feet of livable space for Mordoh to work with. She described it as having a “lake house meets boutique hotel” feel. “They kind of wanted to be from the earth with lots of wood and natural elements,” she said. Mordoh worked closely with the 2015 Dream Team, which included Keith Phillips, publisher of Indianapolis Monthly; Lisa Stites and Kristin Okeley of Kitchens by Design and KBD Home; Scott Campbell of Scott B. Campbell Custom Homes; Gary Nance of Gary Nance Design; and Chad Bruick of Outdoor Environments Group. She said it was a fun experience to be able to plan the interior design while working with architects and builders. “I think it really helps the house to be the best that it could be,” she said. “When you have three or four people putting their ideas together it helps make the fabulous house what it is because no detail was missed.” Her favorite room is the all-white sun room. It’s a half-round with windows that go all the way around with two white sofas and white rugs on grey limestone. “When you sit in there and look out on that water, you need all of that color,” she said. “But every room has something in it that

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Inside the 2015 Dream Home’s master bedroom. Linda Mordoh and Evan Lurie helped decorate with art and furnishings. (Submitted photo courtesy of Indianapolis Monthly)

makes it so special.” Savvy Décor wasn’t the only Carmel business involved. Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting, located in the Indiana Design Center, did the lighting. Evan Lurie, owner of Evan Lurie Gallery in the Arts District, was chosen by Mordoh to select artwork for the home. “It’s nice that we were invited to participate by Linda to these homes that she’s done,” Lurie said. “This home is spectacular and it’s Lurie an incredible opportunity to show a diverse group of artists.” Lurie said it’s fun to have art on display in a gallery, but there’s something special about selecting it for someone’s home. “Especially when it’s such a big home you can show so many different styles,” he said. “There’s really something for everybody.”

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Are they new symptoms?

Commentary by Andrew F. Cunningham, DO When aches, pains or other health symptoms develop, it’s natural to ask the question, “should I call the docpatient care tor?” It’s often difficult to know which symptoms warrant a visit to your primary care physician. Generally, in non-emergency cases, if a new symptom persists for more than two weeks – and especially if it worsens – it’s advisable to call a physician for guidance. Below are some symptoms that should be evaluated promptly by a primary care doctor: • Wheezing, shortness of breath, cough with fever • Sudden, severe abdominal pain; bloody diarrhea or diarrhea with fever • Discomfort when urinating or inability to urinate • Skin rashes • New moles or moles that have changed It’s also important to call your doctor right away if you think you have an illness for which early medical intervention can play a significant role in healing. Two examples are influenza and shingles – both of these conditions respond best when treatment starts soon after symptoms develop.

Symptoms associated with heart attack and stroke should never be ignored, and require immediate medical attention: • Pain, pressure or heaviness in the chest, especially with exertion; unexplained swelling of feet or ankles • Slurred speech; sudden change in orientation; weakness on one side of the body; vision changes; eye pain • (These symptoms can be signs of heart attack or stroke. If you or someone you know exhibits these symptoms, call 911 for medical assistance immediately.) As a general rule, it’s never a bad idea to call your primary care doctor for advice if new health symptoms persist or are worrisome. A primary care doctor is your first point of contact for health concerns and is trained to know which symptoms require intervention or further evaluation. Developing a trusted partnership with your doctor is an important step to maintaining good health and ensuring long-term wellness. Andrew F. Cunningham, DO, specializes in family medicine. He is a guest columnist located at IU Health Physicians Northside Adult & Pediatrics – IU Health North Hospital, 11725 N. Illinois St., Suite 250, in Carmel. He can be reached by calling the office at 688.5300.

Hope for the myopia epidemic

Dr. Tammy Wittmann (right, shown with Gentle Vision Shaping System patient Madeleine Rizzo), area expert on the myopia epidemic, attended an educational conference of the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control in Houston last month. International speakers presented on a variety of orthoK topics, but the myopia epidemic, its impact on public health and new methods for slowing nearsightedness in kids were the top priority. More than 500 doctors attended representing the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, China, Mexico, Columbia, Peru, Costa Rica, Spain, Venezuela, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, England, Italy and Scotland. The AAOMC is part of the International Academy of Orthokeratology of which Wittmann is a member, is a worldwide organization of orthokeratologists who provide a non-surgical alternative for the correction of nearsightedness, astigmatism, hyperopia, presbyopia and myopia control. Myopia (nearsightedness) is an epidemic disease affecting 1.6 billion children and adults worldwide, with expectations that the number will hit 2.5 billion by 2020. For more information visit www. orthokacademy.com or call Wittmann 843-2020. (Submitted photo)

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A simple and sweet way to fundraise

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Jill Zaniker has dabbled in sweets ever since her business, Simply Sweet Shoppe, came to Carmel. charitable business However, recently, she has changed the business to Simply Sweet Suite, which focuses on special orders and corporate gifts instead of a retail store. With this new business, Zaniker will have more time to fundraise for multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that has plagued her husband for 12 years. With the closing of Simply Sweet Shoppe, Zaniker sold tickets to the closing event where everyone left with a big basket of candy goodies and instead of liquidating her merchandise she donated the money from the event to help MS. The new business will fundraise at events with candy buffets and catering opportunities. Zaniker’s husband, Jeff, is teaming up with seven other men to do a Race Across America event on bikes to raise money for the cause. Zaniker said her goal is to do an event in every state to raise money for MS. Among the events in the past were walks and a fundraiser put on by Flix Brewhouse, which premiered the Race Across America event and a cycling film about Indiana University’s Little 500 race.

Jeff Zaniker (from left), Jill Zaniker, Joy Lorch and Kurt Lorch all help fundraise for the National MS Society. Jeff and Kurt both have MS and participate in the Race Across America fundraiser, and Jill and Joy are National Team Captains for the National MS Society. (Submitted photo)

This summer, she is hosting an event at Bazbeaux’s pizza in downtown Carmel. “I found in the 12 years we’ve been dealing with this that once you start talking about it and people learn what MS is it seems that everybody knows somebody who has it,” Zaniker said. “I think it’s a disease that’s getting more recognition just because it’s getting easier to diagnose … I think it’s important to educate yourself and know what we can do. Since we’ve started fundraising they’ve had four medicines for the disease and now there are 15, so it’s getting closer to a cure.” To learn more about Simply Sweet Suite or ways to donate, visit their Facebook page, Simply Sweet Suite.

Market District hiring more than 500 from Carmel area news@currentincarmel.com Market District, is looking for candidates who love food and are passionate about delivering exceptional guest service for its new jobs Carmel Market District store opening fall 2015 at 116th Street and Spring Mill Road. With more than 500 available positions, the food retailer will host a hiring event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 6 at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing. “Market District continues to evolve beyond the traditional supermarket experience, which opens up the realm of possibilities for new, exciting jobs in Central Indiana,” said Mike Maraldo, regional vice president of operations at Giant Eagle, Inc. Job candidates will have the opportunity to learn more about Market District’s food-focused

careers, interact with current Team Leaders, sample food products, and taste items from the Market District food truck. Candidates will be interviewed on-site, and Market District will also be offering sign-on bonuses for select positions. Market District is hiring for full-time and parttime positions, ranging from Cheesemongers who are skilled in selecting the finest quality offerings in cheeses, butter and dairy, to expertly trained culinary chefs. Additional positions include bakers, caterers and cashiers as well as Team Members in deli, meat and seafood, produce, gourmet foods and guest service. Applications will be reviewed for the best possible fit for all current openings at the Carmel Market District. Early recruiting efforts are also now underway at the Market District recruiting center located at 9445 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis.

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INSIDE & OUT

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We continue to collect rich stories of how an incredible outdoor living space has changed a family and how they live. Fortunately, we hear them often, but this spring has been especially packed with life changing examples. Not all backyard of the stories come from our clients. Some are from a competitor’s project or skilled Do It Yourselfers who have ambitiously transformed their back yard … built a patio or pergola and touched up the landscape, for example. Regardless, most simply could not imagine the impact and are now believers. START LIVING It’s thrilling when I stop home mid-day and catch Kim reading on the patio or discover the girls in the evening tucked in the overstuffed sofa on the lower patio. Laughing. Talking. Wondering. If it’s nice out, we dine el fresco and the weekends are built around outdoor living. The fire feature helps on chilly days and the pergola or massive cantilever umbrella offers relief when the sun is blazing. Are you ready to start living differently? Prepared for the television to get ignored? For coffee in the morning and a glass of wine and

Randy Sorrell says that often, a few simple adjustments can transform lethargic to energetic. (Submitted photos)

appetizers in the evening on your deck? For developing reasons to get home early so you can be outside, even if you are doing a little business or making a few calls on your new front porch? BABY STEPS Most already have a deck or patio, but it may feel lethargic. Often, a few simple adjustments can transform lethargic to energetic. A contrasting paver edge, cedar pergola, elegant outdoor rugs, updated furniture/cushions, a bright colored umbrella and vibrantly planted

pots can make an inspirational statement. Even a square concrete patio can be inviting with baby steps! Never underestimate the value of a professionally designed / installed outdoor living space. Be a believer. Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improvement firm. He may be reached at 679-2565, randy@choosesurroundings.com or www.choosesurroundings. com.

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INSIDE & OUT

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Granite or quartz: What’s best? Commentary by David Decker Because they take up so much visual space, countertops are one of the keystones of kitchen design. It’s amazing to see the difference that new countertops can homes make in a room, even if all of the other elements (such as flooring or cabinetry) stay the same. When selecting new countertops, the first thing you’ll need to consider is the type of material. Today, two of the most popular materials on the market currently are granite and quartz. So what is the difference between the two materials? Let’s explore the properties of each and examine the types of projects that work with one type of stone versus the other. Granite is a naturally occurring material that is mined from the earth in large pieces, but later broken down into slabs. These granite slabs are then treated to a fine polish using a polyurethane sealer or resin that makes them water resistant. Each piece of granite is 100 percent unique. If you keep your granite properly cleaned and sealed, spills and stains should never be an issue. Quartz is a bit more scratch resistant than granite. This makes it a better fit for bar ledges or other high traffic areas that may be

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Granite in the kitchen of a local homeowner. (Submitted photo)

prone to damage. Quartzis engineered from a combination of stone, composites and resins. Because quartz products are partially manufactured, it has the ability to look much more uniform than granite. One of the biggest benefits would be the low maintenance factor.

David Decker is president of the Affordable Companies, which include Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms and now Affordable Custom Flooring. They are based in Carmel (575-9540, www.theaffordablecompanies.com). E-mail home improvement questions to david.decker@theaffordablecompanies.com.

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LIFESTYLE

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Dendera temple and ties to Cleopatra Commentary by Don Knebel

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Visitors to the Dendera temple of Hathor experience one of the best preserved of all Egyptian temples. They also see travel a rare image of one of the most fascinating women in history. When Alexander the Great died in 323 B.C., his general, Ptolemy, founded a pharaonic dynasty that ruled Egypt for almost 300 years. Like Alexander, the Macedonian Greek pharaohs of the Ptolemaic Dynasty believed they were gods and built temples celebrating themselves and their achievements. In about 55 B.C., Ptolemy XII began erecting a temple to Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of fertility and beauty, on the site of earlier temples near the town of Dendera, 37 miles north of Luxor. Heroic reliefs carved on temple walls were apparently intended to represent Ptolemy XII, but he died before the images were identified. Ptolemy XII was succeeded in 51 B.C. by his daughter, Cleopatra VII, who charmed her subjects by learning the Egyptian language. Cleopatra displayed other charms when Julius Caesar visited Egypt in 48 B.C. She had herself delivered to him in a rug, leading nine months later to a son nicknamed Caesarion (“Little Caesar”). Cleopatra was forced initially

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