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HSE, Fishers earns Silver Medal recognition – Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers high schools have been identified as two of the most outstanding high schools in the country, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools rankings. HSE was ranked seventh in the state and 676th nationally and Fishers was ranked eighth in Indiana and 698th nationally. Both were awarded “Silver Medal” recognition, an honor reserved only for schools in the top 11 percent in the nation. These rankings put both schools in the top four percent of all public schools nationwide.

Dr. Libbie Conner, Noblesville Schools supt., HSE School District CFO Mike Reuter and Supt. Dr. Brian Smith await referenda results. (Photos by Robert Herrington)

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Laura Lavalle, 13, sings into a mic at a Broad Ripple recording studio. Her album, “Everyday,” comes out this summer. (Photo by Jillyann Burns) Founded Jan. 25, 2011, at Fishers, IN Vol. III, No. 18 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 Fishers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.

Turnout low, but referendum passes By Dan Domsic and Robert Herrington news@currentinfishers.com With almost 68 percent of the vote, the Hamilton Southeastern School District’s referelection endum funding expansions including senior academies at Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern High School passed last week. More than 6,000 voters went to the polls to vote on the question that would lead to a property-tax rate increase to fund the $95-million project, including repairs to HSEHS. A total of 4,316 voted yes on the public question, and 2,043 voted no. “Hamilton Southeastern students will be the benefactors of this referendum,” HSE Supt. Dr. Brian Smith stated. “It allows us to move forward with high school additions that provide space to accommodate a larger enrollment but also facilities that support an instructional shift that will better prepare our students for post-secondary education as well as the jobs of tomorrow. This community has always valued its schools, and we are grateful for its continued support and this vote of confidence for the future.” Only 10.4 percent of registered voters eligible to vote for either the HSE referendum or a $28-million referendum posed to Noblesville residents participated. One Fishers voter, Mark Mcconaghy, is originally

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from Noblesville and his kids went through the city’s school system. He voted yes. “Really, it’s just about maintaining the quality of the community and maintaining property values,” he said. During the last few days leading up to the Tuesday referendum, an opposition group named “HSE Helpers” became active on Twitter, www.hsehelpers.org and by posting “vote no” signs throughout Fishers. An HSE Helpers spokesperson said the organization is made up of a group of parents, but refused to disclose their identities for fear of retaliation. The group’s Twitter account did not become active until May 5. Hamilton County Election Administrator Kathy Richardson said there were no issues with the special referenda voting. Richardson said the exact amount both Noblesville and Hamilton Southeastern will pay for the referendum was not known at press time. “Anything that can be fully assigned to a school corporation will be,” she said. Each will pay for the poll workers, their meals and other expenses of polling places. The remaining items – like machine maintenance and publication – will be prorated 60/40 (HSE/Noblesville) because of voting population numbers. To assist in cost saving, Richardson said the number of poll workers was cut back from five to three and locations with multiple precincts had only one inspector.

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Fishers resident named to Johns Hopkins University Dean’s list – Gauri Wagle, a Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate majoring in international studies at Johns Hopkins University, was recently named to its Dean’s List. She earned her spot on the list for the fall 2012 semester. She graduates in May 2014. Give Hope Ride rolls on Memorial Day – The Give Hope Ride event benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be held on Memorial Day, May 27. Registration for the bicycling event is at 7 a.m. that day at Fishers Heritage Park, and adults can then pick what course they want to ride – 12, 21, 45 or 62 miles – starting at 8 a.m. For kids, there’s a bike safety class at 10:30 a.m. followed by a half-mile course at the park (parental participation encouraged). There is a “nominal” registration fee for every rider, according to a news release. Brooks School Road, Fall Creek Road intersection reopens – The intersection at Brooks School Road and Fall Creek Road is on its way to becoming a single-lane roundabout. That intersection is now open. According to a town announcement, the project’s second phase is scheduled to last “through the end of June.” Becoming successful community leaders – United Way of Central Indiana is now accepting applications for the comprehensive leadership and board development program, Leadership United. Using a combination of classes and practical experiences, participants learn skills necessary to be successful community leaders. Each series meets for nine months and closes with a graduation on June 13, 2014. The program prepares participants for lifelong leadership within the nonprofit community. Applications are due to United Way by June 28. For more information, contact Christa Thacker

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David Stockdale formally announced his run Columnist Joan Isaac details for representawhat she tive of Indiana’s learned Fifth District in about Congress at a restraints campaign launch on nonevent at Mediprofits at terra Restaurant, the recent 815 E. Westfield Army band United Blvd., Indianapolis on May 4. StockThe 38th Infantry Division Army Band, which Way dale is a lifelong Hoosier, born and includes multiple Fishers residents, plays Worldwide conference in raised in Indianapolis, now living at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park Indy and offers up a difin Carmel with his wife, Jacqueline, May 18 at 4 p.m. Six of its members are from ferent kind of volunteer and daughter, Tatiana. Hamilton County. opportunity. To read more about these stories, visit currentinfishers.com

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Prostitution arrest not surprising By Liz Schrader • news@youarecurrent.com

A Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force, along with several area police agencies, participated in the investigation which began in August Carmel-based hair stylist Gina Dattilo knew 2012, after investigators received anonymous tips there was something odd about Dove Spa in of possible sexual activity inside. Police Carmel. Datillo, who works crime at A.C. & Co. Hair Designers announced the results of the investigation at a news conference last week. next door to the spa, said Fishers resident Lu Wang, 50, is some of the things she saw while workpurported to have been running a prosing “just didn’t seem right.” titution ring through Dove and Beijing “If I worked late, it was only men that spas, and faces charges of promoting always went in there, and the lights prostitution. were kind of dark… I just thought that it Lu Wang “The significance of this case is was kind of strange,” Datillo said. we were able to get to the top of the Area police confirmed her suspicions person that was actually writing the by raiding both the Dove Spa in Carmel checks, the person actually controlling and Beijing Spa of Zionsville on May 1 the business,” said Maj. Aaron Dietz, as investigators believed the spas had commander of the Hamilton/Boone been operating as prostitution houses County Drug Task Force. for close to a year. Five men and six Five women who worked at both women face prostitution charges as a Min Yu spas were arrested, including Jinna result of the raid. Luan, 52, for promoting prostitution; Hui Xiao, 40, Datillo said she’s glad the spa was shut down Min Yu, 43, and Toby Hou, 23, for prostitution and and said she doesn’t believe it will affect her Aiqin Yu, 40, on two counts of prostitution. All business. women live in Carmel except Min Yu, who lives in “They’ve been in business about three to four Fishers, and Aiqin Yu, who lives in Zionsville. Yajie years, and I think they were pretty slick for a Liu, 55, of Carmel has been charged with prostiwhile. It makes me wonder if there was a much tution and was still at large at press time. bigger problem than what we saw on the outAfter searching both businesses and three side, like human trafficking,” she said. homes leased by Wang and Laun, two cars Even on May 5 two days after Dove Spa had and $250,000, including $210,000 in cash were been shut down, Current witnessed two men seized. attempt to go into the spa within a half-hour.

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basics of running and starting a business, all of the things you have to think about, help them learn how to begin looking for that and thinking Not-for-profit Entrepreneurship Advancement about those pieces of information,” she said. Center, a support group for entrepreneurs, is “Secondly, (the program is) really goholding the Teen ing to focus on team development and diversions ‘Trep Challenge, a how you work effectively in a group business competiand in a team.” tion for high school students. Participants will create a business The summer-long activity held at concept plan, which has similar comLaunch Fishers, 7 Launch Way, asks ponents to a business program. Teams participants to identify a problem and vie for cash prizes, and at the end of create a business that solves it or takes Langlois the program each group will present its advantage of an opportunity, according business plan. to EAC Executive Director Cathy Langlois. A panel of entrepreneurs will “evaluate” Langlois said from her perspective, the proeach group, and an audience will vote on their gram has two main goals. favorite. “One is to teach them (students) all of the

Plant sale continues to expand news@currentinfishers.com The Hamilton County Master Gardeners will hold its 15th Annual Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 in the Hamphilanthropy ilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. More than 12,000 plants will be for sale to the public. In addition to the large selection of perennials, annuals, vegetables and trees, Bearded Iris will

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On May 7, 4,188 voters in Noblesville spoke on behalf of the community and impacted not only Noblesville’s plans for referendum the future but Hamilton County’s as well. With the passing of Noblesville Schools’ special referendum (2,868 yes votes to 1,320 no votes), citizens approved the $28-million project that calls for the selling of Noblesville East Middle School, 300 N. 17th St., to Hamilton County, which will lease the building to Ivy Tech for $1. The county will pay Noblesville Schools $13.4 million for NEMS and the City of Noblesville will contribute $6.1 million ($5 million to assist Ivy Tech in renovations and $1.1 million to Noblesville Schools). Within the newly adopted budget, the state will also provide millions for renovations. “It’s the most exciting thing to happen to Noblesville and the most exciting thing to happen to Hamilton County,” Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger said. Dillinger said the biggest asset of the deal was bringing a higher education campus here. “Counties all over the state are trying to get Ivy Tech,” he said. “They want to come here desperately.” The move also has several economic benefits for Hamilton County. Dillinger said a full-service Ivy Tech campus could employ as many as 50 full-time staff and faculty. In addition to bringing

jobs, it will also bring commuters to the area. “It could serve as many as 4,600 students expanding up to 10,000 in the future. How much gas will they buy? How much will the restaurants benefits?” he asked. “How many companies might consider Hamilton County due to Ivy Tech’s skilled training classes?” Hamilton County was selected as a location Ivy Tech wanted to house a campus due to its growing population. Since 2007-2008, Ivy Tech has seen an increase of 98 percent, or nearly 5,000 students, from Hamilton County. Currently, 70 percent of courses those students take are outside of the county. A new location provides residents easier access to college credits, technical certifications and associate degrees.

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Hamilton County will issue an $11.9-million bond for 20 years. This equates to $920,000 in debt service per year or $0.0053 tax rate impact based on the 2012 assessed value. For a $100,000 home, this is a projected tax rate increase of $1.74; $5.18 for a $200,000 home; and $8.63 for a $300,000 home. However, this tax rate is based on a 4.5-percent interest rate and current market trends project that amount to be closer to 3.5 percent or possibly lower. The projected amounts are also based on this year’s assessed value and include no growth.

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Voter turnout was sad

Commentary by Larry Lannan

This year was supposed to be a year without an election. Normally in Indiana, the year after a presidential election allows for a breather for the political types. Not so in views Fishers. Hamilton Southeastern Schools decided to ask for voters for more property tax money. The extra funds would be used for senior academies for both local high schools and some needed maintenance work. The HSE School Board and administration have been making the case for approval of the referendum for several months. The extra students are already in the pipeline, school officials said, and failure to approve the plebiscite would require the high schools to place many classes in trailers. The election was held May 7. As the votes were counted that night, the usual contingent of reporters and school officials were on hand at the Hamilton County Government Building. Hamilton County Election Administrator Kathy Richardson and her staff counted the votes as the precincts reported the results. We all expected the results to be ready early in the evening. However, one precinct was late in reporting and for a technical reason, the missing precinct delayed about half the vote total. With half the votes counted, there was ap-

proximately 69-percent support for the referendum. HSE Schools Supt. Dr. Brian Smith still was being cautious, not willing to make any comments to the media on hand. HSE’s long-time chief financial officer, Mike Reuter, also was on hand. Both men seemed a bit nervous as they waited for the results. Dr. Smith thanked the staff and volunteers that had worked so hard to pass the referendum. Now the real work of constructing the senior academies will begin. The projection is for the academies at each high school to be ready by the start of school in August 2015. In a previous commentary in this space, I had asked voters in the Fishers area to study the issues and vote in the election. There is no way to quantify whether people studied the issues, but it is sad that fewer than 10 percent of the registered voters actually cast their ballots. When I voted just after 6 a.m. at Fishers Junior High School, I saw Smith working the polls. I was also there when Smith got the news the referendum had passed. It was a long day for the HSE superintendent that ended on a good note.

Larry Lannan is an active news blogger in Fishers. For his views and coverage, visit larryinfishers.com.

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More than 900 miles away from the blasts that took the lives of three runners and injured more than 240 more at Philanthropy the Boston Marathon on April 15, Indy Style’s Andi Hauser and local clothing store Vardagen have joined forces to help the victims. Hauser, a runner, contacted Vardagen, 8684 E. 116th St., to see whether the store wanted to create a shirt related to Boston for the May 4 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in Indy. “We came up with a couple of designs, and kind of set a goal to raise $10,000 to send to Boston from Indy,” Jared Ingold, the store’s owner, said. The main message on the final design reads “It is for LOVE not FEAR that we RUN.” Ingold said sales surpassed the $10,000 goal reaching more than $15,000. As of last week, 1,250 shirts were sold, with $12 of the $22 price tag going to One Fund Boston, Inc. Ingold said the immediate success with the shirts, as well as continued need from The One Fund Boston, pushed the store to continue producing them. “(I) kind of felt like if we have a shirt that really people are responding well to and it’s an opportunity for them to get involved, (I) kind of felt like we had a responsibility to campaign further,” he said.

Jared Ingold owner of Vardagen. (Photo by Dan Domsic)

An opportunity to campaign for the #IndyLovesBoston fundraising movement, also mentioned on the Vardagen shirts, “further” is almost here with the Geist Half Marathon & 5k. Vardagen will have a booth at the Geist Half Marathon & 5K Expo at Hamilton Southeastern High School, 13910 E. 126th St., from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 17. “For us, it feels like here’s something that we can do,” Ingold said. “I think it’s just cool to be involved and raising money and helping the victims.” He said the sales of the shirts have added to his workload and means working at night. “But, we’re definitely glad to do it,” he said. The shirts are available for purchase at Vardagen’s Expo booth, in the store and online at shop. vardagen.com.

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Laura Lavalle, 13, follows in the footsteps of music legends By Dan Domsic • dan@youarecurrent.com

Ever since she could talk, Laura Lavalle sang. The 13-year-old Hamilton Southeastern Junior High School eighth grade student recently took her voice out of the Hoosier state to a studio and a producer responsible for many Cover Story of Whitney Houston’s soulful, hit songs, as well as those of Mariah Carey. “It was really cool, too, because I got to sing into the microphone – actually got to record my whole album on the microphone that Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston used,” she said. Lavalle spent six days at the end of March and beginning of April on her upcoming album, “Everyday,” at Tarpan Studios, in San Rafael, Calif., working with Grammy-winning producer Narada Michael Walden and Preston Glass, producer of the likes of Earth, Wind & Fire and Whitney Houston. Lavalle is managed and mentored by Blair Clark. He met Lavalle through the Midwest School of Voice in Carmel, which he owns. He worked with Lavalle’s producers, Walden and Glass, on past projects and he worked with her on a demo locally before sending it out to the West Coast. “They’ve all been impressed with her,” Clark said. Clark said the R&B singer out of sprawling Fishers backs up her voice with hard work. “Not only is she a phenomenal singer, which God blessed her with, but she has a great work ethic,” he said.

Walking up to the microphone

When Lavalle took the opportunity to work with Walden, she

Lavalle and manager, Clark, pose with Walden (left). (Submitted photo)

earned the opportunity to sing into the same microphone Houston and Carey did many years ago. “I was very taken by her (Lavalle’s) talent,” Walden told Current in a phone interview. She had only a few experiences at a recording studio before stepping up to the mic at Walden’s Tarpan Studios in California. “But that microphone – it just feels different,” Lavalle said. “It feels clear and it sounds better. You can tell that the microphone’s been used for a lot of years, but it still sounds the same.” She spent five hours per day for six days in the studio working on her album, a task she said can be tough if an artist isn’t prepared. That’s not including other work done in between meeting Walden in January and putting down vocal tracks at the end of March. She said she spent time running to prepare – an exercise that

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Microphone magic

Age 13 Favorite Artist Justin Bieber Favorite Song Anything by Justin Bieber or Tori Kelly Hobby Playing Piano First performance Second-grade talent show Family Paul and Laurie, parents; Elyse, sister

strengthens the diaphragm and helps singers hit the big notes. Big notes and experiences during the production process varied with the different tracks. Lavalle originally disliked the album’s title track, hearing pieces of it at a time. By the time it was completed and her track was laid down, she had a change of heart. “It was not just because she decided to like it, it was because she worked to do her job, or do her due diligence on the song so that the combination of her song and her skill brought the song together and became one of the top songs in the project,” Clark said. The beginning of one song, “Overexposed,” was improvised in the studio when Walden came out of the control room and sat behind the piano. “When he first started playing the chords, I didn’t really know what we were doing,” Lavalle said. That was 20 minutes after they first met, according to Walden. A third track strikes close to home. “Worth Every Tear” is about a girl at Lavalle’s school cutting herself, lending strength through lyricism.

High aspirations

Lavalle wants to do big things with her big voice, just like the famed artists who used Walden’s microphone before her. But she currently plays the balancing act with school here. “It’s hard to balance a career and school at the same time, but I think it’s all going to be worth it in the end,” Lavalle said. “It’s been a really good experience,” Laurie Dawley, Lavalle’s mother, said. “I hope when she’s older, she looks back and says, ‘That was one of the greatest times of my life.’” Look for “Everyday” in late July or early August.

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FR O M   T H E BACKSHOP HSE schools win, prep for expansion

Misstep It is our position that the technical glitches that occurred during the implementation of the recent statewide mandated ISTEP test are merely a symptom of the superfluous nature of standardized testing. While technical difficulties come with the territory when tens of thousands of computer users are simultaneously logging into the same website, CBT/ McGraw-Hill was grossly negligent in its failure to prepare for the anticipated onslaught of users. In the totality of a school year, what’s the big deal if ISTEP is delayed? The big deal is that the botched implementation has created a domino effect with far greater implications beyond upsetting the students’ schedule. Teacher evaluations and ultimately their income depend on the students’ ability to perform on the test. Schools depend on the outcome for earning an A through F letter grade, affecting their funding and viability. If the intent is to measure student learning on a level playing field, the field will never be level unless all the students have the same school calendar, same school setting, same cultural learning opportunities outside of school and same home life. Isn’t there a more productive way to spend $95 million on the public education of our children?

The next 200 years Commentary by Terry Anker Last week, Keira Amstutz, chief executive officer of Indiana Humanities and Sally Jo Vasicko, co-director of the Bowen Center for Public Affairs at Ball State University, announced the recipients of grants to support local community conversations. The program, now in its fifth year, brings together civic, business and political leaders to consider significant regional matters important to Indiana communities. While each program is customized to meet the specific needs and objectives of the awardee, the agenda usually brings experts from around the state (or nation) to convene and discuss the problems and opportunities facing these places. Then, the Bowen Center and Indiana Humanities will evaluate possible solutions for addressing the identified community challenges, and then support the project with ongoing consultation. The theme of this year’s program, Bicentennial 2016: The Next Indiana, encourages Hoosiers to take a long view of community development and

planning. Amstutz says it is designed to “serve as a catalyst for the necessary, but difficult, conversations about how Indiana communities can prepare for the next 200 years.” Brenda Myers and her team at the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau were awarded a grant and seek to lead a meaningful cross-county conversation about how our heritage can be preserved and presented for the future. Hamilton County is one of the most economically robust communities in America. How can learning, planning and projecting a thoughtful future be a bad idea? Our heritage is one of innovation in agriculture production, community development and entrepreneurship. We should learn from our successes and failures with an eye toward what’s next. 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 H E   W E E K Wanna write us a letter? You can do it a couple ways. The easiest is to e-mail it to info@currentinfishers.com. The old-fashioned way is to snail mail it to Current in Fishers, 30 S. Range Line Road, Carmel, IN 46032. Keep letters to 200 words max (we may make exceptions), and be sure to include your home ZIP code and a daytime number for verification.

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Right off the bat, let us remind you that we are opposed to additional taxes for most anything that comes along. And voters last week chose to approve a $95-million special referendum for Hamilton Southeastern Schools by an overwhelming margin, a whopping 67.87 percent to 32.13 percent among the 6,359 votes cast. They dodged the portable-classrooms possibility. Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers high schools will expand to accommodate an additional 1,000 students each, bringing to 3,700 the eventual enrollment. We fully grasp that the schools need to accommodate swelling enrollment; really, we do. What eludes us is why and how the schools got into this position to begin with. With the accelerated migration to our soon-to-be city, did anyone not believe the school district couldn’t handle the influx? It is interesting to note that such a major issue brought a lukewarm turnout. If you didn’t vote, we don’t want to hear your complaints. The margin of victory, 4,316-2,043, speaks volumes. Residents, or the majority of those voting, apparently don’t mind local government – and schools ARE local government – dipping into their wallets yet again. When the referendum gained passage, it kicked into reality this: If your home appraises for a minimum of $230,000 (and more than one-third of homes here do), you will pay additional taxes. Home location will dictate the percentage of increase. Property tax bills for the other 65 percent, it is expected, will not change as a result of settled bonds and frozen cap rates. (Side question: How is that even considered fair?) To pick up where we began this tome, schools, and not just Hamilton Southeastern’s, need to take an extremely close look at how every nickel is being spent and budgeted for the future. Over time, reduced spending could account for multiple millions of dollars. We tighten the belt at home; why not in schools? 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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Bad hair won’t bring me down Commentary by Danielle Wilson

So, I burnt a clump of my hair off the other morning. I guess I wasn’t paying enough attention to what I was doing because humor before I realized what was happening, I was seeing smoke and a crispy patch of fried ginger locks floating downward. My blow dryer can, apparently, emit some intense heat! Luckily, said locks were toward the back of my head and in an area where I have ample amounts of frizzage, so the section won’t be too noticeable. Anyhoo, to add insult to my near-injury, a short time later, I proceeded to smear a piece of chocolate protein bar on a new skirt during my drive into work and then spill coffee down my white blouse as I booted up my laptop. Suffice it to say, I am one hot mess right now. I bring all of this up because, surprisingly, as I sat typing in my stained clothes and damaged hair, I was completely at peace. I was not panicked, my self-esteem was in check, and I had yet to utter a swear word (and that’s saying something, damn it.) Is it the yoga? Perhaps, but I think something else is behind my unusual acceptance of this series of unfortunate events. A colleague recently suffered a terrible tragedy, one of the worst imaginable, and to see her coming to work and carrying on as best she can, makes my freaking out about a bald spot seem just plain silly. I also have a friend who is endur-

ing cancer treatment and another who is going through a heartbreaking divorce. In comparison to their worries, who really cares if I ruin a stupid shirt? Life has been suddenly thrust into perspective. Bottom line, I lead a charmed life. My children are healthy and happy, my husband and I are both employed and still in love, and we have a tremendous network of friends and family who support us. And yet, I’ll admit to days where the “Woe is me!” attitude takes over. I complain about Doo, the dog, the fact that my kids have to be reminded to put their cereal bowls in the dishwasher. Every. Single. Time. Sometimes, I guess we all can use a wake-up call, or several. People are dealing with real issues, real sorrows, and for us lucky ones who fate has spared momentarily, it’s important to not get caught up in the irritating minutia that, in reality, just don’t mean squat. So, I’m not going to obsess about my new hairdo or throw a tizzy about my messy appearance. And I’m going to try to keep my focus on what’s truly important – good health, family and paying attention while handling electric styling tools. Peace out.

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Trying to tweet is taxing

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My friend Eric spent a couple of hours during lunch explaining Twitter to me, and I thought I understood it all, but as you’ll see humor from my first few tweets, I wasn’t very confident: Is anyone getting this? THIS IS A TEST If someone is actually reading this, could you call me on my phone and tell me? THIS IS ANOTHER TEST I’m still trying to understand. This past Sunday, I decided to take advantage of the great breadth of knowledge that exists among our church’s congregation. At the end of the service, we all ask our fellow Unitarians to express any recent joys or concerns. I took the opportunity to see whether anyone could explain to me how to tweet. To minimize the total humiliation I might experience, I did request that my tutor not be under 8 or more than 80. In true community spirit, many congregants approached me after the service with an offer to assist. Based on some of these comments, I was still a bit uneasy: “I never fully understood that hashtag thing either, Dick.” “I don’t think you can end a sentence with @.” “I don’t tweet. It creeps me out when people follow me.” The real problem now was coming up with

Twitter-worthy material. Last Wednesday after walking my dog at a nearby park, I sped out of the parking area without securing the hatchback on my SUV. Apparently, as I made my way home, an entire case of expensive prescription dog food and 30 copies of my latest book slid out the back and onto the street. After discovering this, I quickly retraced my route to find the missing cargo, but to no avail. Thankfully, upon returning to my house, I saw all my belongings stacked on my front porch, with a note: Hello, Mr. Wolfsie: I saw this stuff strewn all over Fall Creek Parkway and decided to return it. I knew the dog food would be missed. Also found your books. Josh Now I had something to tweet about. “Thanks to an honest guy named #Josh who returned everything that fell out of the back of my car.” Josh also left his business card, so I called to thank him personally and mentioned that I had tweeted about his generosity. That night, I went to my Twitter account and I saw that Josh had re-tweeted my comments. I have no idea what that means. But I do have church on Sunday, and I can’t wait to find out.

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THIS WEEK ‘Tarzan’ – In the tradition of Broadway’s long running musicals “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Lion King,” Disney has just CARMEL released the rights to “Tarzan,” based on the popular animated feature. Carmel High School is one of the first to be able to present this lavish production May 15 through 19 at the high school, 520 E. Main St. Tickets are $8 to $18 and are available at www. totalgatesolutions.com. Patrons will be transported to a land far away from the moment they enter the lobby and step deep into the jungle to watch the spectacle.

Market Eve and Brick Street Market kick off the summer

‘Brave’ – A showing of Disney Pixar’s “Brave” was rescheduled for May 17. The movie begins at dusk at the Nickel Plate District AmFISHERS phitheater, 6 Municipal Dr. It’s a free event, and movie-goers are encouraged to bring along lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. The weather line is 567-5057. For more information, visit www.fishers.in.us/parks/movies.

By Janelle Morrison news@currentinfishers.com

The month of May traditionally kicks off a litany of local events and festivals. Downtown Zionsville is no exception, and this weekend hosts Market Eve and Brick Street Market. On May 17 from 7 to 11 p.m., Market Eve kicks off the weekend with live music by Dave and Rae. This event is geared to adults 21 and older and includes Z’Beer and Wine Garden where select Indiana brewers, wineries and wine stores will be sampling their craft beers and assorted wines. Sun King, Flat 12, Fountain Square, Triton breweries, The Grapevine Cottage and Hopwood Cellars Winery will be among the list of featured beer and wine vendors. Guests can also sample gourmet cuisine from a collection of local restaurants that will be set up along Main Street such as Cobblestone Grill, Plum’s Upper Room and Le Dolce Vita to name a few. On May 18, residents and visitors are invited to come to the 28th annual Brick Street Market

Market Eve • May 17, 7 to 11 p.m. • Tickets $40 at door, $35 in advance • Guests must have a valid ID to enter. VIP overnight parking will be available at the Old National Bank parking lot for $5 and a driver service, provided by Night Rides, will be available for guests looking for safe transportation home for a fee of $15 per ride (within the 46077 zip code).

Brick Street Market • May 18, 10 a.m. to 5p.m. • Main Street – Downtown Zionsville • Free to the public

Opening day at Forest Park Pool – The Forest Park Aquatic Center, 1077 Cicero Rd., will be opening for the 2013 summer NOBLESVILLE season at noon May 18. This is a public facility with daily passes starting at $3 (after 5 p.m.) and $5 at noon. Forest Park features Olympicsize swimming pool, water slides, diving boards, basketball hoop, spray park and toddler pool. It is open noon to 8 p.m. For more information, call 773-4649 or visit www.forestparkpool.org

Brick Street Market offers a variety of activities for kids and adults as well as food and entertainment throughout the day on Saturday and Market Eve on Friday night. (Photos by Matt Bowen)

with more than 175 artisans who share their creations under the signature white tents on the historic bricks. Brick Street Market is a long-standing arts and crafts tradition located in the heart of Zionsville on Main Street and is designed for families and people of all ages. Julie Cole, executive director of the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce which sponsors both events, spoke about this year’s changes to the weekend festivities. “Hosting large events like Market Eve and Brick Street Market is a great opportunity to showcase Zionsville to thousands of people each year, with many visiting for the first time,”

Cole said. “Each year, we work to improve the event to appeal to different demographics. This year, we have added additional craft beer varieties to our 21 and over Market Eve event and will feature popular musicians like Dave and Rae. In addition, we will have an expanded kids area for the day of Brick Street Market with a bouncy houses and a kids’ concession stand.” Additionally, there will be a complimentary shuttle service from Zionsville to Town Hall located at 1100 W. Oak St. For more information, visit the Zionsville Chamber website at www. zionsvillechamber.org.

Baby Love – The Westfield Washington Public Library, 333 W. Hoover St., offers a free program for infants age birth through WESTFIELD 18 months and their caregivers called Baby Love. Bring baby to the library at 10:15 a.m. May 16 and give your child a head start to early literacy with this unique program of rhyme, play and song. Parents also receive materials to reinforce learning at home. For more information, visit www.wwpl. lib.in.us. “Saturday on Thursday” Luncheon – On May 16, former Colts player Jeff Saturday will be the keynote speaker with former zionsVILLE punter Hunter Smith the emcee at the Zionsville Rotary spring luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eagle Church, 5801 S. Main St., Whitestown. Tickets are $30 for individuals, and $300 and $500 for tables and may be purchased through EventBrite, by phone at 407-7637, or emailing zionsvillerotary@ gmail.com. More information can be found on the Zionsville Rotary Facebook page.

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Mecum Auto Auction • More than 2,000 collector cars will be on the auction block at the 26th Original Spring Classic Auction presented by Dana Mecum. Runs through May 19. • Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis • 262-275-5050 • www. mecum.com

Today

Geckos Exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis • Watch these lizards run up walls and across ceilings while barking, hissing, and breaking off their own tails. Can your pets do that? • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ends today. • 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis • Price included with museum admission • 334-3322 • www.childrensmuseum.org

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‘The Sound of Music’ • This family-favorite story was Rodgers & Hammerstein’s last, and most well-known, musical of all time. Set in Austria just before World War II, a nun named Maria is sent to govern a family of six mischievous children. • 1 & 8 p.m. today; 8 p.m. tomorrow, May 17, and Saturday, May 18; 1:30 & 7 p.m. on May 19. Runs through June 30. • Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Starts at $37.50 • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com

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Actors Theater of Indiana Presents: ‘My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra’ • Music from the late Sinatra, one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, includes famous hits, “Strangers in the Night,” “That Old Black Magic,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” and “My Way.” • The Studio at the Center for the Performing Arts, 3 Center Green, Carmel • 7:30 p.m.; 8 p.m. May 17 and May 18; 2 p.m. May 19 • Starts at $35.50; Starts at $35.50 for seniors; $20 for students • 843-3800 • www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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The Center Presents: Kris Kristofferson • Country music singer, actor and Grammy winner, Kristofferson won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in “A Star Is Born,” and was nominated for an AcadKristofferson emy Award for Original Music Score in “Songwriter.” • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Starts at $18 for students under 18; starts at $45 for those older than 18 • 8 p.m. • 8433800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

friday

Fishers Movies in the Park: ‘Brave’ • Viewers are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and snacks and enjoy a free movie appropriate for the whole family. • Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Dusk (about 8:45 p.m.) • Free • 595-3150 • www.parks@fishers. in.us Market Eve/Brick Street Market • For Market Eve night, those ages 21 and older may browse through art galleries, listen to live music by Dave & Rae, ride in a limo through Zionsville, and sip on various wines and beer. On May 18, the 28th Annual Brick Street Market will host more than 190 vendors, artists and handcraft artisans. • Main Street, Zionsville • 7 to 11 p.m. tonight; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 18 • 8733836 • www.zionsvillechamber.org Fine Art Original Oil Show • Don’t miss a special art exhibit featuring 350 fine art original oil canvases representing internationally renowned artists • Corner Vise Gallery,110 S. Main St. • 5 to 8 p.m. • For more information, call 873-2976 or email Rhonda@indygalleries.com

SullivanMunce RummageJumble Sale • The RummageJumble will be held at the SullivanMunce Cultural Center. Sale items include Household goods, antiques, books, electronics, etc. All proceeds from RummageJumble benefit the SullivanMunce Cultural Center. • 225 West Hawthorne St. • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Contact Melissa Fanning, melissaf@sullivanmunce.org or 873-4900 with questions. Carmel Farmers Market on Center Green • The Carmel Farmers Market, which will feature 64 vendors at this growers and producers only market, starts today and runs every Saturday through Oct. 5. • Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts Center Green, 5 Center Green, adjacent to the Palladium • 8 to 11:30 a.m. • Free parking is available in the adjoining 600-care parking garage.

saturday

15th Annual Hamilton County Master Gardener Association Plant Sale • More than 12,000 plants, including perennials, biennials, annuals, herbs, veggies, grasses, hostas, daylilies, iris, trees, shrubs and more. Free horticulture lectures and expert advice. • Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 E. Pleasant St., Noblesville • 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Free • www.hcmga.org Central Indiana Dance Ensemble Presents: ‘Peter Pan’ • Based on the classic tale of the boy who never ages, Peter Pan flies with his friends, Wendy, Michael and John to Never Never Land as they try to defeat the evil Captain Hook. • Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, 355 Center Dr., Carmel • Starts at $30; starts at $22 for students under 18 • 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Arcadia May Festival • Entertainment for the whole family includes arts, crafts, flea market, games and activities and food. Dad will enjoy the car show tomorrow from noon to 4 p.m. • Downtown Main Street, Arcadia • All-day event today and tomorrow May 19 • Tickets start at $15 • 220-2204 • Email Tom Raquet at raquet42@gmail.com Bicycle Family Fun Ride • The Zionsville Parks and Recreation Dept. and Nebo Ridge Bicycles will hold their third annual Bicycle Family Fun Ride starting at Elm Street Green. The ride will include a 7-mile route that includes Elm Street Park, Turkey Foot Park and the Rail Trail Park and finishes at the Dairy Queen, across the street from the Farmers Market. • Ride begins at 9:30 a.m. • Bicycle safety check by Nebo Ridge Bicycles from 9 to 10 a.m. Zionsville Farmers Market • Don’t miss the opening of the Zionsville Farmers’ Market on the corner of Main and Hawthorne. • 8 to 11 a.m. • Presented by IU Health North Hospital. • Open Saturdays through September 28, and features a variety of local vendors and weekly musical entertainment. • www. zionsvillefarmersmarket.org Sheridan Bluegrass Jam • Grab a fiddle and head out to Sheridan to join some bluegrass jammers from the state for a few hours. • Sheridan Public Library, 103 W. 1st St., Sheridan • 1 to 5 p.m. • Free, but donations are welcome • 345-1211 or 345-1221 • www. bluegrassfever.net

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The Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park has announced three more shows for its 2013 season concerts that is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The first wave of concerts for the 2013 season includes: • May 30 – Of Monsters and Men • June 6 – Kendrick Lamar with Schoolboy Q and Jay Rock Ab-Soul • June 19 – Peter Frampton’s Guitar Circus with Robert Cray • June 29 – O.A.R. (…of a revolution) with Andrew McMahon and Allen Stone • July 7 – WZPL Birthday Bash with Ed

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Sheeran, Cher Lloyd and more • Aug. 2 – 3 Doors Down and Daughtry • Aug. 13 – The Black Crowes and Tedeschi Trucks Band • Aug. 16 – Umphrey’s McGee and STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9) • Aug. 30 – Carly Rae Jepsen with Hot Chelle Rae • Sept. 15 – Chicago and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Officials said more concerts will be announced soon. For more information, visit www.inwhiteriver. com/lawn or www.facebook.com/thelawnatwhiteriverstatepark or follow @WhiteRiverStPrk on twitter.

Civic’s season a huge success – As Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre brings down the curtain on the fifth and final show of the 2012-13 season, all signs point to the theatre’s move to The Center for the Performing Arts as a successful one. “Hamilton County has embraced us dispatch with open arms,” said Cheri Dick, Executive Director of Civic Theatre. “We could not be more pleased.” During this past season, Civic experienced a 17-percent increase in subscription sales resulting in the highest number of subscribers in the theatre’s 98-year history. All five shows exceeded ticket goals with “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” grossing more than $250,000 in sales, a theatre record. “Not only are we entertaining the members of this community, but the reviews of our shows by critics have been overwhelmingly positive,” Dick said. “So there is clear evidence of artistic excellence. Jr. Civic workshop enrollment has grown by 300 percent since moving to Carmel. Families throughout Central Indiana are discovering that Civic Theatre is a trusted resource when it comes to giving their children significant learning opportunities.” The momentum continues to build. Civic Theatre just announced the line-up for its 99th season anchored by a reprise of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and the promise of an epic musical blockbuster in the spring of 2014 to launch the theatre’s historic 100th year.

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WHERE I DINE Matteo DiRosa, owner/operator Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano Where do you like to dine? Copper Still What do you like to eat there? I really like the 187 burger and truffle fries. What do you like about Conner Station? I enjoy the draft beers they serve. Copper Still is at 917 Conner St., Noblesville. It can be contacted at 214-7376 or www.connerstation.com.

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Vidalia onions bring in spring Commentary by Claudia Pierson

Potatoes Stuffed with Vidalia Onion, Walnuts and White Raisins

Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: 12 small Yukon Gold or red potatoes, 1 tablespoons sour cream, 1 large Vidalia onion - cut in half and sliced very thin, 1 teaspoon butter, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1/4 cup golden raisins, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Directions: Rub potatoes with olive oil and roast on a cooking sheet at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes until fork tender. Let potatoes cool at room temperature. Slice off top of potato horizontally and gently scoop out potato leaving Cooking tip: When storing any potatoes, do not refrigerate. A cool pantry or dark area is best (50 degrees Fahrenheit) for up to two to three weeks if fresh. When chilled, the starches begin to convert to sugar and they will taste and cook differently - even brown faster.

a firm shell, Mix potato with sour cream, salt and pepper. Refill each shell. (At this point, these may be frozen or saved a few days ahead of serving.) Saute onion with butter and brown sugar until onion is golden brown. Add raisins and walnuts until completely coated. When ready to serve, allow all ingredients to be room temperature. Top each potato with onion mixture and bake again at 350 degrees for 5 to 6 minutes. Serve warm as side dish or appetizer.

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embark on a 30-month program, during which they take on professional roles at 15 to 18 companies, often splitting the week between two Ron Brumbarger, president and chief execuemployers for months at a time. tive office of Carmel-based website developer Brumbarger said the positions with BitWise Solutions, each company are professional and go Education Inc., is taking an oldbeyond some internships which amount school approach to to little more than coffee-fetching. changing today’s education system with The majority of tuition is “recycled” a new institution: Apprentice University. back to the students through wages. Brumbarger held an interest meeting Different career paths are available for for students at Launch Fishers last week students to pursue, including technolto help gauge interest in his concept. Brumbarger ogy, business and tourism and events. The entrepreneur believes an 11th comAlong with being able to earn money for going mandment ingrained in American culture – “Thou to “class,” they also can be fired. shalt go to college” – simply isn’t for everyone. Brumbarger said the university wants stu“There’s just so many metrics saying going dents to figure out what they love to do, so exto college simply doesn’t work anymore,” Brumperiences and professional work will vary, even barger said. on a weekly basis. Brumbarger is founding Apprentice University In addition to apprenticeships, students take on a not-so-new idea – apprenticeship – to fix online classes including global economics, entrea not-so-new problem facing business – finding preneurship and more – even acting classes. and hiring prepared talent fresh out of college. Brumbarger is collecting names of students BitWise finds it difficult to find talented, freshinterested in this new venture, as well as looking ly graduated individuals prepared and able to get for employers to sign onto the project. the job done, he said. Enrollment in Apprentice University will begin His new school twists the common higher-eduin July. For more information on the unique unication model by emphasizing hands-on experience. versity, visit www.apprentice-university.com. Students who enroll in Apprentice University Vision for success – According to a recent Forbes list, the top reason why startup businesses succeed is vision. That means from making that first dollar to making it to the end goal, vision is a clutch skill. – www.forbes.com

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Exercise tips for staying healthy Commentary by Jessica Saberman, MD

Warmer weather and more daylight hours are the perfect combination for exercising and getting work done outside. In fact, fitness many people don’t realize that outdoor chores like yard work, pulling weeds and mowing the lawn are actually great forms of exercise. Activities such as weeding, planting flowers and mowing can burn between 200 and 400 calories per hour. Gardening provides fitness benefits because you’re continually getting up and down, stretching, bending and reaching. Whether you’re venturing outside for that first springtime run/walk or getting the yard in shape, it’s important to take care of your body and avoid overdoing it. Taking the proper precautions will help prevent unnecessary aches, pains and other health issues so you can enjoy the summer. Here are some tips: • Warm up and stretch before engaging in exercise or any physical activity (including yard work). As we age, our bodies become stiff, so this is especially important for adults. • Build endurance gradually; resist “jumping in” to any activity or overexerting yourself. A good rule to remember: don’t increase your usual activity by more than 10 percent at a time.

• To keep your body fit, don’t limit exercise and physical activity to just the weekends. Be sure to exercise at least 30 minutes each day for maximum health benefit. • When doing yard work or other outdoor chores, be kind to your back by bending forward carefully and at the knees. • Use your leg and stomach muscles when lifting. • Take frequent breaks, especially if you haven’t engaged in physical activity for a period of time. • Be sure to stay well hydrated; drink water regularly while working outside. • Protect your skin from sun damage by applying sun block of SPF 30 or higher at least 30 minutes prior to outside activity. Reapply every few hours. Wearing a hat with a wide brim that covers the neck, ears and forehead is also a good idea. • Pay attention to your body. If you feel uncomfortable or experience a sharp pain or ache, stop what you’re doing and rest. If the pain or feeling persists, consult your doctor. Jessica Saberman, MD, specializes in family medicine. She is a guest columnist located at IU Health Physicians Family Medicine, 9757 Westpoint Dr., Suite 100, Indianapolis, 46256. Dr. Saberman can be reached by calling the office at 317.944.0460.

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HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH The phrase “more is better” just doesn’t work when it comes to using hair products. We have found that using too much of certain styling products can weigh your hair down, or make it look dull. Before you go crazy with your portions, check out our simple guide for lightening up and looking fabulous. Shine Serum A blueberry size drop of product is plenty for your shine serum. To use, rub the product together between your palms and smooth it on your dry hair from earlobe to ends. To avoid an oily look, be careful not to place the serum at your roots. Salon 01 Concepts Shine Serum is the perfect product to use to tame those fly-aways, while giving your ‘do a polished look. Straightening Balm You can be more generous with your straightening balm, using about the size of a small strawberry. On damp hair, work the balm from ends to roots, then comb through to evenly distribute the product. Aquage Straightening Ultragel, found at Salon 01, is our top stylist go-to. Mousse An apricot sized puff of mousse is ideal on damp hair. Massage into roots until the foam is absorbed and flip your head while drying on high for greatest volume. SUMMER HAIR COLOR TRENDS The French are responsible for many things. Among them; French bread, French kissing, and complicated French words that make any unilingual American uneasy. But before you give up on your quest to master that European dictionary, try out the latest vocab in the salon. With color techniques like Ombre and Balayage, making a statement without words has never been easier. Ombre Coming from the word “gradation” in French, ombre literally means coloring the hair from light to dark. We love this trend because it is low-maintenance and perfect for any color. Since the lighter shade doesn’t start at the root, frequent salon visits for touch-ups aren’t necessary. Balayage This summer, skip the foils and opt for a more strategic color application with the Balayage method. The technique, a French term for “hair painting”, is the perfect way to create a natural look without traditional streaks. Avoiding foils all together, Balayage is done by painting the hair by hand. This process can be less damaging than traditional highlights because it omits heat-conducting foils that take a toll on your hair’s health. It also allows your stylist to strategically place your highlights to create a customized look that is best suited for your haircut and face shape.

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A medallion on the shower wall is now the master bath’s focal point. (Submitted photo)

Remodel better uses wasted space Commentary by Larry Greene

ORIGINAL MASTER BATHROOM: Built in 1988, the master bathroom in this West Carmel home, located in the Coppergate subdivision, was due for a remodel. After BLUEPRINT FOR 10 years of living in IMPROVEMENT the home, the current owners decided they wanted an updated space with the latest technology and design. WHY REMODEL? Like many homes built during this time, the master bathroom had a large, deck-mounted garden tub and a small shower. The tub was not being used, and it took up a lot of space. The far end of the original footprint was completely wasted space, so there was ample opportunity to create a more efficient design. DESIGN PHASE: According to the project designer, “Although we remove garden tubs from master bathrooms and replace them with large showers quite often, in this neighborhood, future homeowners would also expect the full complement of bath fixtures. Therefore, we filled the previously empty space with a new, luxury shower and installed a free-standing tub under the window. The long, narrow shape of the bathroom footprint makes the new shower the

focal point of the room. The tile medallion on the shower wall adds to this idea.” SHOWER DETAILS: Creating the ultimate shower experience was another goal of the homeowners. Multiple shower heads were installed, including body sprays, a rain head and a standard shower head. The size of the space allowed for a large bench and deep shower niches to be created as well. A frameless glass shower door finishes the space. The floor tile is a 10-inch by 18-inch Castle Travertine, and the floor medallion is a 36-inch Daltile La Flora design. In the shower, the floor is covered in Daltile’s Emprerador Light 3-inch by 12-inch stripe in a basket weave pattern. RESULT: According to the homeowner, “The whole family enjoys being in the new master bathroom and no one wants to leave. Our son and daughter are using it too! We are very happy with the final result.”

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