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Student government – Mike Young, graduate of Hamilton Southeastern, and Becca Wilmoth, 2012 graduate of Fishers High, were just elected as President and Vice-President of Purdue Student Government. They follow in the footsteps of another graduate from HSE, Carolyn McKinney who is completing her year as Vice President of Purdue Student Government.

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Launch Fishers set to move

By James Feichtner • james@youarecurrent.com It was nearly three years ago that the endeavor to move Fishers forward as an entrepreneurial city was taken through the city process of establishing the co-working space known as Launch Fishers. Since it’s establishment, the city has seen entrepreneurial growth through its use. It is because of this success that on the April 20 city council meeting, council members made a motion to approve the purchase of a larger facility to expand the co-working space company. Formerly the location of DECA Financial, the 52,00 square-foot building located on 12175 Visionary Way will be purchased for approximately $3.1 million with renovations at about $400,000. The decision to expand comes from Launch’s tremendous past success. Since it’s establishment in 2012, the company has achieved dozens of sponsoring companies, approximately 485 members and three companies having over $1 million in investments. This success has led Launch to outgrow its current location at the municipal library. “Our (library) facility is no longer adequate for our needs,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said. “Parking is truly a difficulty. We have a waitlist for dedicated space, so we literally have people who want to be a part of Fishers, who want to have their own dedicated space, to create their companies, but we just generally do not have enough room. We’ve got some real space challenges in the current location.” The larger building would be able to support new members, while continuing to meet the needs of current members. The layout will be similar to the current facility, but on a larger scale to allow for the continued growth of members Launch has seen in the past. “You’ll walk in and see the Launch Fishers coffee shop, and from there a common area across the general co-working area, and a little bit north of that, multiple rooms that range from four-person clusters to eight to twelve-person rooms, so that as our companies grow we just can continue to move them around Launch

Golf outing – Dust off the golf clubs to attend the American Society of Military Comptrollers Military Committee Golf Outing on May 8 at Gray Eagle Golf Course, 12500 Brooks School Rd. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and tee time is at 8 a.m. Cost is $50 per person. All proceeds will go to Save Our Veterans. For more information, email asmcindymilitary@ gmail.com. Public safety survey – As part of our ongoing accreditation process through the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies, the Fishers Police Department is conducting a feedback survey regarding previous citizen contacts with our department as well as perceptions of safety in our neighborhoods and business areas. Please complete the survey on line at https://www.surveymonkey. com/s/2015FPD. College news – Mike Young, graduate of Hamilton Southeastern, and Becca Wilmoth, 2012 graduate of Fishers High, were just elected as President and Vice-President of Purdue Student Government.

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Fishers and meet there needs,” Launch Fishers Founder John Wechsler said. “We’ll also have an added conference space for special events and members that host meet-ups.” Aside from the new building is the new involvement of Ball State University, which will partner with the city to incorporate its entrepreneurial programming into Launch. “The idea is this: If there is an entrepreneur or outside business that has idea they’ve been kicking around that they would like some help, we partner our student with those entrepreneurs to co-develop the idea, and so what the entrepreneur gets is free labor,” said Dr. Michael Goldsby, executive director and professor of entrepreneurship at BSU. “They get students basically working as interns for credit on their project. With that, our students get immersed in the real world with an actual start up.” “We’re very excited about this partnership,” said Julie Halbig, vice president of government relations for BSU. “You can really feel the energy and growth in this community and we want to be a part of that and show our students what that looks like on a real world basis.” The next step for the transition will be to develop a financing strategy for the acquisition of the property. On May 18 the council will review the financing plan. The acquisition is expected to be closed by the end of May.

Star Wars festival – The Star Wars Day Festival is returning to the Fishers Library from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 2. Children can participate in a Jedi training camp, photo opportunities, games and activities with chances to win prizes, and the opportunity to see the work of Sillof, a custom Star Wars toy designer. For more information, visit www.hepl.lib.in.us. Stewards of Children – Parents and adults who work with children can learn how to prevent child sexual abuse by registering for Stewards of Children. This program teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Chaucie’s Place is offering this program from 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 29 at Ivy Tech Community College, Room 134, 300 N. 17th St., Noblesville. Pre-registration is required. For more information, visit www.chauciesplace.org Inventors’ camp – Camp Invention, the nation’s premier summer enrichment day camp program that is supported by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the National Inventors Hall of Fame is coming to Noblesville Schools the week of June 22 and St. Louis de Montfort the week of June 15. For more information, visit www.campinvention.org. Shuttle drivers needed – IU Health North Hospital needs volunteer drivers for its parking lot shuttle. Volunteers are needed Mondays through Fridays for three-hour shifts. Individuals must be at least 25 years old and have a valid Indiana driver’s license. To learn more, contact Ann Sawyer, at 688-2927 or asawyer@iuhealth.org. Scholarship applications – OneZone, the result of the merger of the Carmel and Fishers Chambers of Commerce, is now accepting applications from graduating high school seniors for the Nancy Blondin Scholarship. Students must submit their application by May 1. Details about the scholarship and the application are available at http://www.carmelchamber. com/external/wcpages/wcwebcontent/webcontentpage. aspx?contentid=431.

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Stoller in the running By Nancy Edwards • news@currentinfishers.com

legislators to continue the legacy of educational excellence that Fishers has worked so hard to build and that families have come to expect,” Selina Stoller has announced that she will run Stoller said. “I will work hard to petition our for Fishers City Council, northwest district. friends at the state level to rewrite the Stoller, 48, has been a Fishers resident funding formula so that our schools for the past 14 years. A graduate of Purcan continue their excellent educational due University, she is a business developperformance.” ment account execu• Strategic Economic Development election tive, providing services Plan – “I want to witness and be a part regarding investments of the expansion of Launch Fishers so that she has planned and managed for that we can incubate new businesses private equity funds. Stoller and grow our economy organically,” “My experience in the financial sector she said. “I will also work with Mayor provides me with the background needed Fadness and the administration to engage other to understand the complex nature of budgets, fienterprises and encourage them to ‘set up shop’ nances, bonds and the complexities that surround in Fishers.” various taxes and their strategies,” Stoller said. • Infrastructure – “I plan to focus on workStoller, a Republican, has four key goals for the ing hard to make sure needed maintenance is city council if elected: done to our streets and roads,” Stoller said. “I am • Public Safety – “It is critical for Fishers to interested in working toward a long-term plan to recognize the potential for crime to increase as it develop the roads, interchanges and highways has in neighboring counties,” she said. “I plan to that go through Fishers and ensure that traffic work diligently with the present Fire and Police departments to make certain that Fishers remains jams are minimized and that those that traverse our streets can quickly and safely get from one on the cutting edge of safety technology and place to another.” training.” Stoller is married to John and has two children: • Education – “I am supportive of the school Amelia, 19, and Johann, 17. leadership and plan to work and encourage state

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Local author hosts book signing By James Feichtner • james@youarecurrent.com With eBooks and websites offering books without leaving the house, it’s no wonder so many physical diversion bookstore businesses have closed up shop. But there’s one thing that those eEnterprises can’t offer, and that’s book signings. Coming to Barnes Aldin and Noble in Carmel this May is the Teen Book Author-Palooza, featuring a book signing with several authors with Indiana ties. One such author is local resident Lisa Aldin. Author of her recently published book “One of the Guys,” Aldin is a 2002 Westfield High School grad and resident of Fishers. “I grew up in Carmel/Westfield and I went to Westfield’s high school, and it was a pretty small school back at that time and I liked it,” Aldin said. “I still am friends with a lot of friends/ people I went to school with.” Aldin first found her appetite for writing while

taking a theater class in high school. “I think I probably first started in high school,” she said. “I remember I took a theater class where we had to write a play. I think that’s when I really first realized that this was something fun to do.” After graduating from Purdue with a degree in English, Aldin worked in the publishing business. In 2011, she began writing her fictional teen romance “One of the Guys,” a story of a tomboy named Toni who finds she may be falling for one of her childhood, guy best friends after being sent to an allgirls high school her senior year. “I think it’s a fun light read,” Aldin said. “It’s cute, maybe a bit silly. I think it would probably be a good summer read or quick, weekend read. So if you’re just looking for something fun you would like my book.” Aldin will be signing her new book at Barnes and Noble in Carmel on May 1 at 7 p.m. “I’ll be signing with three other authors,” Aldin said. “They also have Indiana ties in one way or another. We’re going to have a panel discussion and I just think it will be fun.” For more info, visit http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/4841058

Fishers runner places second By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

it,” Russell said. Russell is originally from Columbus, Ohio, but moved to the Geist area when he was nine Brandon Russell was pleased with his finish years old. in the half-marathon race at the Carmel MaraRussell was a cross country runner thon, not so much with his time. and distance runner on Cathedral High The Fishers resident finished second School’s track and field team. in one hour, 10 minutes and nine sec“I then walked on (the track and field onds on April 18. Julius Koskei, a Kenyan team) at Ohio State for a year,” said now living in Hebron, Russell, a quality specialist at the mimarathon Ky., won in 1:05:04. crobiology lab at Nestle. “It just wasn’t The temperatures for me.” were a little warmer than usual for a Russell Lilian Mariita, another Kenyan trainmid-April morning start. ing out of Hebron, Ky., was first among “The time wasn’t as good as I wantfemale participants in the half-marathon in ed,” Russell said. “I wanted to run under 1:09. It 1:24.01. was little humid. I don’t do well in humidity. It Jesse Davis captured his fourth consecutive was nice to get second place, though.” Carmel Marathon men’s title. The Broad Ripple Russell, 28, said the half-marathon was a resident won in two hours, 25 minutes and 26 good preparation for Indianapolis Life 500 Miniseconds. Davis, 33, won the half-marathon in the Marathon, which he plans to run on May 2. “I was hoping to run faster here than the Mini, inaugural Carmel Marathon in 2011. Westfield residents and training partners but I didn’t run as fast as I wanted so hopefully I Lucie Mays-Sulewski and Kim Weiss finished 1-2 run faster at the Mini,” Russell said. Russell said the break is a little tight between in the women’s portion of the marathon. MaysSulewski, 44, won in two hours, 55 minutes and the 13.1-mile races. 37 seconds. Weiss, 36, placed second in 3:01.07. “Hopefully I’ll recover well and be able to do

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available and how to get enrolled in treatment with the VA. Lunch and snacks will be provided by area Kroger, Sam’s Club, Meijer and On May 2, the Hamilton County Veterans Wal-Mart stores. Corporation will host The Ladder UPP, Bill Doss, event chairman, stressed a workshop for veterans, their famithe event isn’t just for veterans. The lies, friends and neighbors. The workprogram is for anyone who knows a shop is presented by county marine and The Ladder veteran that might be struggling with coming home or struggling to re-enter UPP founder, Silouan civilian society. Green. It will focus on veterans and “I wanted to put this together the challenges they face when they because there are so many of our return home. Green heroes that come back and yet they Green survived a horrific jet crash never really do come home. Eventually, they while serving as a U.S. Marine. What followed may end up killing themselves. There are 22 was a barrage of medical complications and suicides a day from our veterans and we have conditions which caused Green to fall into deto stop that,” said Doss. pression and post-traumatic stress disorder. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Green hopes to build a community of support on May 2 at the American Legion Post located in Hamilton County for veterans that is based at 9091 E. 126th St. in Fishers. Admission is on personal relationships. free to the first 50 registrants and additional “I, personally, have to do something to take care of veterans in need, especially those with guests pay $12. To register for the event, call 776-9610. For more information on The Ladder PTSD. The Veterans Affairs offers services, but UPP visit www.theladderup.com. we help each other live,” said Green. Dr. Donna Lazarick from the Roudebush VA hospital will speak about PTSD, the treatments

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ing public safety high and planning for the future. Recently, several business and community Stuart Easley will be looking to serve anleaders have endorsed Easley for reelection. other term as Fishers City Council North East In a recent press release, Mayor Scott representative as the election city gears up for the Fadness highlighted Easley’s ability to consider all the angles. coming election May “I have worked with Stuart Easley 5. With more than 20 years of experiover the past 8 years in a variety of ence serving the council and serving roles here in Fishers,” Fadness stated. Fishers through various roles within “Stuart listens carefully to all sides, its government, Easley has kept not only to hear their arguments but himself immersed within the cities Easley especially to learn what it will take affairs. on behalf of all parties involved to A current executive at Eli Lilly, reach a consensus and the best outcome for Easley has resided in Fishers for 23 years. Fishers.” He received his master’s of science degree in Easley is also endorsed by the Fishers Prochemistry from Indiana University, as well as fessional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 4416. his MBA in Finance. In describing his leadership style, Easley For more on Easley and other candidates visit said he is “willing to listen to all view-points,” currentinfishers.com and read the May 2 speand labels his priorities for the city as keeping cial edition Fishers Election Guide. taxes low, keeping the schools strong, keep-

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The beginning of a new church By Michelle Williams • news@currentinfishers.com Each weekend, the Hamilton Southeastern Freshman Center is transformed into a place of worship. It currently serves religion as the temporary site for the newest campus of Grace Church, with the main campus located on 146th Street in Noblesville. The leaders at Grace Church carefully selected the east side of Fishers as the first area of expansion in what has become a multiRoth year initiative. Although land has been purchased at 126th and Olio Road to host the permanent location for the Grace Church Fishers campus, the temporary site was planned to be used for a period of about two years. “It’s all fairly theoretical until you have a leader,” says Kevin Roth, pastor for the Grace Fishers campus. The pastor plays a significant role in creating the timeline for permanent plans. Although no date has been set to break ground yet, Roth says the leaders plan to meet with the Fishers congregation in the near future to share next steps for the new site.

An average of 700 people attend services each weekend at the Grace Fishers temporary campus at the HSE Freshman Center. (Photo by Michelle Williams)

Each weekend, the temporary campus takes on a semblance of what it will be in a permanent setting. The Fishers campus currently has five dedicated staff members, a core team of volunteers, five kids classrooms, two student ministry groups and even its own band. An average of 700 people attend the Grace Fishers campus each weekend. “It’s honestly a little crazy, but it’s also a lot of fun,” says Roth, speaking about the comradery of the Fishers group. “People are connecting with one another.”

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Hamilton Southeastern High School football coach Scott May remembers his first impressions of Randy Gregory as a sports freshman. “He was a tall, skinny kid who thought he was a running back,” May said. “We didn’t know where to put him at first. Then we ended up putting him at tight end and then outside linebacker. He was a sophomore when we really started noticing. He was on the kickoff team and was making plays all over. He was a guy we brought in passing downs as a sophomore. We realized he could be pretty good. He grew into that body a bit.” Still May had no idea the 6-foot-5 Gregory would eventually be in the position he is now. Gregory, a Nebraska defensive end, is projected to be a first round pick as an outside linebacker in the NFL Draft on April 30. Prior to Gregory revealing he tested positive for marijuana at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis in February, Gregory claimed he hadn’t smoked marijuana since December but still tested positive because his THC levels were

Nebraska’s Randy Gregory makes tackle against Miami. (Submitted photo)

so high. Prior to that report, most mock drafts had Gregory as a top five pick in the first round. Although it’s unclear if or how much his stock will drop, most draft analysts still have him going in mid to late first round. Gregory said the blame only falls on himself. “Am I worried? Yeah, I’m worried,” Gregory told reporters. “At the same time I’m confident. I know I’m going to be all right in the end.”

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A meeting of the Fishers City Council was held on April 20, 7 p.m. at Fishers City Hall. What it means: The first reading of the proposed Saxony PUD text to develop a large $76 million mix-use sports complex near 136th Street and Olio Road was presented to the council. The city council passed the first reading on the text regarding the proposed facility. This marks the beginning of the project’s timeline. A presentation was given to the council stating the goals the sports complex will have on the city. Presenters focus on the facility providing a world class sports and entertainment center that is accessible to both the community and the nation. The complex would be an ideal center for amateur and professional athletes alike. Presenters also are hoping to work with the U.S. Olympic committee to designate it as an official Olympic grade facility. The facility would support various sports venues such as track and field, mat-, court- and turf-based. Project scope • Arena A 4,200 to 6,000 seat arena with suite level seating that can stage athletic events, trade shows, concerts and other forms of entertainment. It will include two sheets of ice (one in the main arena) and is capable of supporting hard courts for basketball and volleyball; mats for wrestling and gymnastics; and staging for musical acts. Total investment: $27 million • Fieldhouse A 245,000 square feet facility built with logistics technology that allows for flexible use. The building includes: hard court surface and turf (up to 32 basketball/ volleyball courts), space for at least one full football field, a mezzanine level with a track for walking or jogging and a 200-meter running track. Total investments: $32 million • Parking The first phase includes a 600-space, three-level parking garage. The second phase includes a potential 700-space surface parking lot.

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HSE Trio takes on Indy 500

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

South Bend and Fort Wayne each have one of the 33 Indy 500 Festival princesses for 2015. Evansville doesn’t have any. Fishers has three princesses, the same number as Indianapolis, the only other city with three. The Fishers princesses are Hamilton Southeastern High School graduates. Abby Montgomery and Shelby Swain are 2012 graduates and attend Purdue. Lena cover story Peters graduated from HSE in 2013 and is a sophomore at IUPUI. “It’s neat,” Swain said. “It’s fun to come in and say I remember you from high school. Abby and I have kept connected at Purdue. It was like I automatically have a friend because I know her. We both have other friends in the program.” Montgomery said, “Shelby and I had math class together in seventh grade, we talked a lot then and have had some classes (together) since.” The program celebrates civic-minded and academicallydriven women of college age from state universities. There are 12 princesses from Purdue, easily the most of any college. The 500 Festival princesses will volunteer at several Indy 500-related events in the month of May. The princesses also visit

SHELBY SWAIN Age: 21 Major: Agricultural economics at Purdue. Plans to start her graduate degree this fall. Activities: Wrestling manager for HSE for four years and National Honor Society member. Involved in 4-H in the community. At Purdue, she is member of Agricultural Ambassador, member of Agriculture Council and just finished term on the Athletic Affairs committee for intercollegiate athletics. Served as student representative of Strategic Planning committee. Member of Sigma Kappa sorority. Favorite class: “Really enjoy Ag Policy class I’m taking now and took a World Agriculture class that I really enjoyed.” Favorite Fishers restaurant: “Murphy’s Pub House.”

hospitals, schools and youth programs. Peters, who was adopted from Russia when she was 11 by Robin and Lisa Peters, quickly embraced the Indianapolis 500 tradition. “My mom actually sent me an email, saying read this email through and through,” Peters said. “So I read it through and it was about the princess program. I looked at the application and decided to apply. So my mom is the reason I got involved. I love the race. My dad and my brother and I have been seating in the same seats since I’ve been adopted (10 years ago). My dad and brother have been going to the race for years. It’s just something we do as a family. Wherever I go, the race is always my favorite event. The final lap is so exciting for me because that’s where the final passes are and the final flag comes out.” Peters said she learned English in a formal way so that helps her in public speaking. “If I choose to, I can go back to that and speak a little more formally,” Peters said. “It got me out of my shy shell. I switched cultures. I switched countries. I switched lives completely.” Montgomery said she had two maternal aunts that have been in princess program so she has known about it. “The sorority (Delta Gamma) that I’m in has had a lot of princesses and me and my friends decided to apply,” said Mont-

ABBY MONTGOMERY Age: 21 Major: Nursing at Purdue Activities: Was on cheerleading and track and field teams (as a pole vaulter) at HSE. Cheerleader at Purdue. Member of Delta Gamma sorority. Favorite class: “I love science classes. I’m in a labor and delivery class that I really like.” Favorite spot in Fishers: “Every time I’m home my mom and I end up going to Wild Ginger for dinner and that’s probably my favorite spot.” Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy.”

gomery, one of five Delta Gammas selected this spring. Montgomery, who has lived in Fishers her entire life, has always had a passion for the race. “I’ve been to the 500 parade with my cheerleading teams,” Montgomery said. “I’ve cheered on people in the Mini-Marathon. I’ve gone to the race a couple of times. It’s something I’ve always been involved in so to have such a large role in it this year is something I’m really excited for.” Montgomery, who wants to be a trauma nurse, said she likes getting to meet the other princesses and board of directors. “They are all very successful women so far,” Montgomery said. “The people that you meet is something you can’t get anywhere else.” Swain learned about the program through 4-H Club. “One of our past queens was involved in the program and talked to us about it,” Swain said. “It’s something I aspired to be part of because I leaned from her about the recognition the women had and how empowering it was. It recognizes the successful women of Indiana so I wanted to work towards that. Throughout college, some of the other Agricultural Ambassadors were also part of the program and they encouraged me to give it a shot.”

LENA PETERS Age: 21 Major: Psychology with a focus on Medicine at IUPUI Activities: Part of the color guard and winter guard at HSE. Favorite class: “My psychology class. I like to learn how the brain works and how people operate and their behavioral patterns.” Favorite place in Fishers: “I live near Geist (Reservoir) and there is lookout point over the (reservoir).” Favorite Fishers restaurant: “I love Nickel Plate (Bar & Grill). It’s like a little piece of Fishers you can’t find anywhere else.”

April 28, 2015

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Frustration

F R O M   T HE B A C K SH O P

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Pressing forward: A freshened Current Welcome to your new Current. If you notice a slightly different format with the newspaper you’re holding in your hands, you are correct. If you notice a cleaner, brighter presentation with enhanced color reproduction, you’re on target. We have aligned with a different print vendor, not because our previous vendor did anything untoward, but mostly because the new vendor has the capacity to accommodate Current’s growth. It really was that simple … in the end. It was a bittersweet parting, because this, without a doubt, is our most important vendor relationship, and the previous vendor was extremely good to us. We grew with that outfit, and it grew with us. We were treated like family, and so the decision to part with the company actually took approximately five months at which to arrive. There are so many moving parts that it became an extremely “micro” exercise. But, in the end, it came down to this: There are all sorts of efficiencies that now are available to us in this new relationship, including different methods of advertising-message display and delivery, and we aim to make use of them. We simply had to do it, because the growth curve of our company has been steep and should be so well into the future. We owe it to our readers and advertisers to be as “current” as possible and to take every opportunity to improve the Current experience. So with the new vendor, there are presses more modern and a number of processes to enhance presentation of news and advertising to you. Everything is well organized, and we’re encouraged for what we believe the future holds. We urge you to give this newand-improved version of Current a test drive and let us know your thoughts. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

B EL I EVE  I T ! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Oklahoma, cars must be tethered outside of public buildings. Source: dumblaws.com

Isn’t that special?

Commentary by Terry Anker

As “Saturday Night Live’s” Church Lady might have observed, “well, isn’t that special?” Her snarky and moralizing posture won hordes of fans and pointed to the judgmental nature of many of the imagined religious old guard. Dana Carvey, playing the character in drag, succeeded in securing a load of catchphrases and merchandising money along the way. But even as we enjoy a laugh firmly based in our own superiority over the silly and preening nature of the Church Lady, are we missing our own progressive, but equally judgmental, posture? Some 3,500 people surrendered their U.S. citizenship last year – a record beating even the previous year’s highest-ever number. Those asked routinely cited the considerable expansion of government and taxation as the reason for their decision to depart. Hmmm. In the meantime, U.S. companies are eyeing the relocation of their corporate operations to some foreign land as they intentionally seek a more attractive regulatory and financial environment in which to remain internationally competitive

(a practice called inversion). Hmmm, again. Bitter with the embarrassing departures, Mr. Obama has been joined by a number of moralizing church ladies in scolding the erstwhile once Americans as somehow anti-American. Aren’t they behaving in an anti-American fashion by definition? “God bless America, but another choice is better for me.” Regardless of the motivation behind the move, the political aristocracy feels compelled to criticize the moves as immoral. As was the case at the founding of this nation some nearly 250 years ago, folks will gravitate to places where they see the greatest opportunity and away from those they see in decline. Can we blame them? Should our attention be focused upon the reasons cited for the departure instead of raging at the audacity of their free will? Are we losing our best and brightest? Do we care? Should we? 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  W EE K The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. -Helen Keller

For the third year in a row, my spring break and my kids’ did not align. Not a huge deal, but it does ix-nay the family vacation. Last year, my husband Doo said, “Tough tukus!” and decided to take our four children to Florida anyway. I anticipated a magical time, not having to worry about homework or ear infections or rides to practice, and knowing that the house would be clean and quiet for more than three minutes. But with a dog and a cat driving me bonkers the moment I set foot in the house, and without a carefully orchestrated schedule to keep me on task each day, I found myself stumbling around in a discombobulated state of loneliness and mild depression for the better part of the week. I actually wore two different colors of knee-high boots to school one day, such was my out-of-sorts-ness. Not wanting a repeat of last year’s footwear debacle, I made several key decisions to help me not only survive spring break, but actually enjoy it. The first was to kennel the dog. The entire time. The second was to binge-watch the entire Sherlock series. Love it! The third, and perhaps the key to the entire fantabulous week, was to schedule a weekend in Louisville to visit my folks. The cool part of my trip was that I wasn’t in town for a wedding or a shower or a reunion, nor did I make plans to meet up with old friends. Quality moments with the ‘rents was my primary objective. And even better, this was the first time in 20 years that I stayed with Mom and Dad sans husband, children or any of my four sisters. It was just me, them and one delectable pot roast. Initially, it was a bit weird. I’m so used to competing with either my siblings (including a twin) or the plethora of grandchildren for a smidge of attention that I felt awkward under the limelight. After about five seconds, though, I acclimated and happily accepted the love. Shopping, pedicures, movies, steak dinners and fireside chats filled the most glorious two days of my forties. No worries, no stress, no nothing . . . just fun, relaxation and Kit Kats out the wazoo. As I packed up to leave, all I could think was, “This might have been my life if I’d been an only child and never married.” Dang! Consequently, I’ve decided to make this bonding weekend an annual event.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel. com.

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“It has always been my contention that a laundromat, not the singles bar, is the best place to meet your soulmate.” humor That sentence above was written by me, back when I was still single and working as a freelance writer in 1980 for a magazine called “Living Single.” Here’s part of the column. Is the column funny now? Was it even funny then? You tell me. Come to think of it, don’t tell me. WASHED-UP RELATIONSHIPS I propose the establishment of a new oasis of romance and intrigue: the laundro-bar! Now, for the first time, men and women can let it all hang out and come clean in a safe atmosphere where one can talk freely. No spin. Well, except maybe at the very end. Patrons entering the laundro-bar are seated at a washing machine. The ambience would stimulate snappy repartee about the “pressing issues” America is facing. Patrons who neglected to clean their pockets before loading their wash might discuss the shrinking American dollar. “Hiya, sweetheart. How ya doin’ tonight?” “Okay, but I’ve had a little too much to

wash.” “Loaded, huh?” “Do you come here often?” “A few times a week to catch up on the latest dirt.” “I used to come more often, but I bought a second pair of socks. What are you drinking?” “A Mai Tide. What are you drinking?” “A Wash and Dry Martini.” “CHEERS!” “Say, baby, want to come over to my place for a little romance?” “I can’t right now. I just checked the washing machine and I’m right in the middle of my______.” I’m so ashamed of that last line that I can’t even print it. I told my wife how embarrassed I was that I would write anything that juvenile, even 35 years ago. “Well that’s all changed now,” she told me. “Because my writing has become more mature?” “Heavens, no, Dick. You just aren’t embarrassed as easily.”

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

April 28, 2015

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The Fab Four will perform in Carmel at 8 p.m., May 2. (Submitted photos)

‘Love affair’ ensues: Fab Four to rock Palladium

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

Ron McNeill’s love affair with the Beatles began at an early age. “I borrowed my older sister’s Beatles records and never gave them back,” he said. While attending a Los Angeles performance Beatles Fest, McNeill watched a contest for sounding or looking like one of the Beatles. He took note of one singer impersonating Paul McCartney. “I just couldn’t believe he sounded just like Paul McCartney,” McNeill said. That was Ardy Sarrf, who won the contest. “The next year I was so inspired I went up there by myself and won as John Lennon,” McNeill said. “I met up with Ardy a couple years later and we formed a group. It’s been our fulltime job for 17 years. It’s the best job in the world. How many people wouldn’t want to be a Beatle?” The Fab Four, featuring McNeill and Sarrf, will perform at 8

p.m. on May 2 at The Palladium at The Center for Performing Arts in Carmel. McNeill said his manager has instructed him not to reveal his age. “But none of us in the group are old enough to have an original Beatles memory,” he said. “Our drummer Erik’s (Fidel) first glimpse of the Beatles was on a VHS tape from the Ed Sullivan Show. It keeps carrying on through generations and generations.” Fidel performs as Ringo Starr and Gavin Pring takes on the role of George Harrison. Pring actually comes from Liverpool, England, where the Beatles were formed. The group also has understudies at each spot. McNeill said the group does about 100 dates per year. “In the early days, we would play about every day,” McNeill said. The Fab Four visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland the weekend of April 17-18. Starr was inducted as an individual performer on April 18 and was introduced by McCartney. “We personally invited both of them to our concert on Fri-

day and they didn’t come,” McNeill said. “But we were hoping if they came to our show, we’d get invited to their show. It didn’t work out that time.” McNeill said The Fab Four played in front of Hall of Fame building for the morning TV news. While there are tributes for many other groups, McNeill said everybody loves the Beatles, especially musicians. “Those are some of the first songs you learn,” McNeill said. “Obviously the Beatles wrote the best songs in the world so it’s always great to imitate them. This is not a cheesy thing. We take it very seriously when we’re on stage. We want to get as close to those guys as we can. So that we can mirror their own memories in a way.” The Fab Four are featured in “Come Together: A Beatles Tribute Documentary,” that was produced and directed by Steve Ison and John Scofield, who are based in Indianapolis. The 2014 documentary features 10 of the estimated 8,000 international Beatles tribute bands. For more information on The Fab Four, visit thefabfour.com.

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Nickel Plate Arts Events BOOK ARTS WORKSHOP / May 7 or 9 / Great for Mother’s Day! Artists Kandi Jamieson and Emerald Smith break down the working process of book altering and journaling, and how to use different media such as paint, writing tools, photographs and collage. Great Mother’s Day gift or outing with Mom! Unplug and create with us on May 7, 6-9 p.m., or May 9, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Books, materials, snacks and refreshments included in $30 fee. Registration required; reserve your spot at nickelplatearts.org. MAY GALLERY SHOW / FREE / Home décor available for purchase Nickel Plate Arts showcases furniture and other home décor pieces from designated Indiana Artisans May 1-30. Interior Designer Chip Kalleen selected pieces from the Furniture Guild of Indiana Artisan’s furniture makers and accessories including fiber and clay May 1 - 30, 2015 Furniture | Home Décor | Art wall hangings, rugs, hand-woven baskets, ceramics, glasswork, paintings and more to dress the Judge Stone House gallery. Don’t miss your chance to see and buy these wonderful pieces all in one place.

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CELEBRATE WITH US / May 1, 6-9 pm / FREE Get first dibs on one-of-a-kind art and home décor pieces. Join us on First Friday for the opening of the Indiana Artisan gallery show. Actors from The Belfry Theatre will perform scenes and songs from Nunsense. Plus, stock up on summer reading materials during our local author showcase. AND MORE! Admission is FREE; cash bar with local beer and wine available for sale. First Friday event sponsored by Brannon Sowers & Cracraft.

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Partner Events FEATURED! Rodney Reveal Watercolor Classes / May 7, 14, 21, 28 / $35 per day Paint a new painting under the guidance of Nickel Plate Arts studio artist and popular instructor Rodney Reveal during each session at the Birdie Gallery, home of the Hamilton County Artists' Association, in Noblesville. Registration info at hcaa-in.org.

The Scoop: Established in May of 2003 in Carmel, Bub’s is famous for good service, good quality food and most of all: the Big Ugly Burger. Boasting a one-pound aftercook weight in beef and a half pound bun, challenges to eat more than one attract people from all over. Stop by with a big appetite for a chance to get your picture on the Bub’s Wall of Fame, or swing by after walking on the Monon for a nice cold milkshake. Type of Food: Burgers, hotdogs, fish, ice cream.

Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream Food recommendation: The Big Ugly Price Range: $5-25 Reservations: No Hours: Daily 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Address: 210 W. Main St., Carmel Phone: 706-2827

Gourmet Sweet Potato Classic Ingredients: 5 sweet potatoes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup butter, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, 1/4 cup softened butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup chopped pecans Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake sweet potatoes 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they begin to soften. Cool slightly, peel and mash. In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, salt, 1/4 cup butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar and heavy cream. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter, flour, brown sugar and chopped pecans. Mix with a pastry blender or your fingers to the consistency of course meal. Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture. Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until topping is crisp and lightly browned. Allrecipes.com

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2015 May Festival in Arcadia / May 16 & 17 / FREE As part of this annual celebration, don’t miss the Saturday art show, hosted by Arcadia Arts Initiative, featuring works from local artists. While you’re in town, stop by The Depot to see its historic Arcadia Glass collection. Local bands, street dance and more! Visit facebook.com/mayfestarcadia for details. Looking for Jack Kerouac / May 21, 7 pm / FREE Join author Barbara Shoup for a talk and writer’s program at the Fishers Library. She will discuss her Looking for Jack Kerouac, writing style and methods. hepl.lib.in.us Richard Smith at the Hedgehog / May 29, 7:30 pm / $20 From classical to bluegrass, Chet Atkins to Jerry Reed, swing to jazz, Richard Smith does it all and does it great at the Hedgehog Music Showcase in Arcadia. Visit hedgehogmusicshowcase.com for info on a related guitar workshop.

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Art in the Afternoon • Enjoy art displays hosted by the Carmel Arts Council to help support their high school scholarships, student Curator Program, Children’s Gallery, programs with assisted living venues, teacher grants for art projects and other community outreach programs. Food, drink, and entertainment will also be available. • Today 2:30-5:30 p.m. • 5801 E. 116th St., Carmel • $30 • www.carmelartscouncil.org/2015/03/16/art-in-the-afternoon

Family Fun Carnival • Enjoy this carnival hosted at First Christian Church of Noblesville for all kinds of fun activities such as giant bowling, a cake walk, soda toss, duck pond, bounce houses, balloon animals, pony rides and more! Dinner and treats, like snow cones and cotton candy, are included in admission price. • Today 5:30-8:30 p.m. • 16377 Herriman Boulevard, Noblesville • Family wristbands: $25, couple: $15, individual: $10 • 773-4582 • www.noblesvillepreschool.com/FamilyCarnival.html

Backstage Exclusive: Spamalot Edition • Take a tour of the backstage Tarkington during a run of Monty Python’s Spamalot for behind-the-scenes views of sound processing, dressing rooms and the prop department. Refreshments will be provided by Monarch Beverage Company. • Today at 5:30 p.m. • 3 Center Green Suite 200, Carmel • $35 • 843-3800

Mother’s Day Sale • Stop by the Old Picket Fence for great sales on gifts as beautiful and unique as Mom. Offering a variety of antique and vintage furniture, gift items and home accessories, a great Mother’s Day gift will be easy to find and easy on the wallet, too. • Today from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and May 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. • 894 Logan St., Noblesville • 774-1800 • www. noblesvilleantiques.com

Jubilee Village Project: Walk for Water • This project is a three-mile walk during which participants carry a five-gallon bucket, in order to experience and symbolize the trek that millions of women and children around the world have to take daily in order to collect water for their family. Walkers raise money as an individual, team or family to support and expand systems to clean water in African villages. Begins at Noblesville High School. • Today, all day • 18111 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville • 517-0512 • www.jubileevillage.org Wild Edibles • Like the pioneers and other natives to the area, learn to identify edible versus poisonous plants during a short hike and presentation at Founders Park. The event will be wrapped up with a sample of nature’s delicacies. For ages 18 and up only. • Today 7:00-8:30 p.m. • 11675 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel • $12 • 848-7275

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Family First Fridays at Grand Park • Bring the family out for an evening of enjoying the outdoors and Grand Park’s Sports Complex! Attendees should plan to bring their own playing equipment. Special activities will also be hosted by staff and local sports celebrities may make an appearance! The concession stand will be open. • Takes place every first Friday of the summer and early fall months, 6:00-8:00 p.m. • 701 E. 191st St., Westfield • Free • www.grandpark.org/familyfridays

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Comedy at SoHo Café • Enjoy a spring comedy performance at SoHo Café while sipping on coffee in downtown Carmel. • Tonight at 7:00 p.m. • 620 S. Range Line Rd., Carmel • www.sohocafecarmel. com Amy Speace at The Warehouse • In support of Speace’s newest album, “That Kind of Girl,” the folk musician and songwriter will perform at The Warehouse in Carmel with an opening by Ryan Culwell. Known for her poetic, honest, and touching songs, Speace has been working for the past 10 years under the radar of the mainstream music industry. • Tonight at 8:00 p.m. • 254 1st Ave. SW, Carmel • $20 • 661-1760 • www.amyspeace.com/ tour-dates/2015/5/1/carmel-in-the-warehouse

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Blackhawk Winery First Anniversary Party • Kickoff the winery’s music season and celebrate their first year in business with the band Less is More and anniversary cake! Bring a picnic blanket or chairs to enjoy the grounds. • Today 1:00-6:00 p.m. • 28153 Ditch Rd., Sheridan • Free • 771-2814 Drawn to the District • Every weekend this May, all artists are invited to come paint, draw and/or sculpt the Carmel Arts and Design District. This is a great opportunity to get to know other artists in the community! You are welcome to sell your art. Thank you gifts will be given to visiting artists each week. Non-artists are welcome to watch as well. • Every Saturday and Sunday in May • Main St. and Range Line Rd., Carmel • Free • 752-1722 • www.carmelartsanddesign.com/events Mother’s Day Pottery • Want a unique, personal, yet useful gift for Mom this Mother’s Day? Kids ages two through 10 are invited to create a personalized hanging flower pot with decorations and even a special place for a picture. Parents, supervision and registration are both required! • Today 1:00-2:00 p.m. • Roy G. Holland Memorial Park: 1 Park Drive, Fishers • $22 for residents, $33 for nonresidents • 595-3150 For more calendar events, visit currentnightandday.com

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Indiana State Fair announces 2015 concert lineup news@currentinfishers.com The Indiana State Fair announced today its four headline acts for this year’s Shane Co. Concert Series at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum during performance the 2015 Indiana State Fair – Year of the Farmer presented by Dow AgroScience. Tickets for all four shows are available now. Fresh off her sold out tour, That Bass Tour, Grammy Award-nominated Meghan Trainor will kick off the series on $2 Tuesday, Aug. 11. She will perform hits from her No. 1 debut album “Title” including “All About That Bass” and “Lips Are Movin.” Celebrating 41 years of the broadcast classic, “A Prairie Home Companion,” Garrison Keillor plans to make you laugh and sing along to all your favorites during The America the Beautiful Tour on Aug. 12. Keillor’s broadcast audience reaches about 4 million listeners on more than 600 public radio stations each week. The laughs will keep coming Aug. 13 with comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias. The YouTube sensation and Last Comic Standing alum loves meeting fans and his embrace of all things social media have made his newest CD, “Aloha Fluffy,” a success.

Aug. 14 brings country sensation Jake Owen performing a night of his hits along with songs from his upcoming fourth album, “Days of Gold.” Owen is ready to share his new work but will bring down the house with hits from double platinum album, “Barefoot Blue Jean Night.” All concerts will be held in the newly renovated Indiana Farmers Coliseum. This year, Indiana State Fair admission is not included with the purchase of a concert ticket. Concert-goers can purchase advance Indiana State Fair admission tickets online now for $8 per ticket, the gate admission is $12. The prices for the individual concerts include: • Meghan Trainor with special guests Charlie Puth and Life of Dillion, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, $58 and $48. • Garrison Keillor, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, $60, $55, $35 and $30. • Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13, $55, $45 and $39. • Jake Owen with special guest Parmalee, 8 p.m. Aug. 14, $55 and $45. Tickets can be purchased at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum box office and all Ticketmaster outlets.

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In 2008, Alex Garrison graduated from Carmel High School where he had spent his entire life growing up. After high school Alex studied at Indiana University, and soon music after moved to Chicago, where he has resided ever since. While attending Indiana University, Alex met Steven Phillips, who later linked up with him in Chicago to start writing original material for a band they were forming. Soon after meeting in Chicago, they met platinum record producer Sean O’Keefe who had experience working with bands such as Fall Out Boy and The Plain White Tees. According to Garrison, “With him (O’Keefe) we recorded a four song EP that we used to recruit members to fill out the band. Around March of 2014 we had finalized the band with myself, Steven Phillips (guitar), Manny Miller (guitar), Mike Bronk (Bass), and Jack McKee (drums).” “We spent the large part of the month of December recording our first album as a band,” Garrison said. The band recorded the

album in studios located in both Crystal Lake and Chicago. The Central Standard is working to have their first album released this summer, sometime during mid-June. At that time, physical copies of the album will be available via the band’s website. At the same time as the physical release, they also plan to release the album digitally on iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon. While the band has held all of their shows in the Chicago and Milwaukee area, they are looking to expand to the Indy area soon as well. According to Alex, “Some of our upcoming performances are opening for White Mystery in a Red Bull Sound Select event at the Cubby Bear in Chicago on April 23. We also will be playing are largest show to date when we headline the Double Door in Chicago on May 9.” If you are interested in any of the band’s upcoming shows or just want to check out some of their songs, head to the band’s official website www.thecentralstandardband. com or contact them at thecentralstandardband@gmail.com.

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The Foolery looks forward to summer of comic-book movies By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

When comic book movie “The Avengers” came out in 2012, it wasn’t just the biggest movie that summer. It ended up ranking as the third highest grossing film of all time with $1.5 billion worldwide, according to Forbes. The sequel is scheduled to hit theaters on May 1 and studio analysts are already projecting the movie will make more than $200 million in its opening weekend. And those huge box office numbers should mean increased interest in comic books, which is good news for a small locally-owned shop called The Foolery, at 25 W. Main St., Carmel. Bob Williams, owner of The Foolery, said he’s adjusted his inventory to cater to which titles are popular nowadays. And he said the Williams growing success of Marvel Comics movies has introduced new readers to the medium. “As far as the comic books go, before the “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie came out, nobody knew who was in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” and Marvel seems to be able to turn nothing into huge, huge successes,” he said. “So with “The Avengers,” they already have the name, so obviously with what they’re doing it’s just going to continue along the same path.” “The Walking Dead” – a top rated TV show on AMC – is another popular title that’s been an introduction to comic books for new readers.

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Williams said he’s carrying not only Avengers comics, but spinoffs, such as Thor, Iron Man, Captain America and The Hulk. “We try to focus in on the comic books that are tied to “The Avengers,” he said. “There’s some Ultron comics, which is the major villain in the new movie, so we’re also picking those up. The pop vinyl figures that come out are extremely popular. We’re going to carry those as well.” That first weekend in May should be especially big for The Foolery because Free Comic Book Day is May 2. Williams said he expects to give away hundreds of specially printed free comics. It’s been estimated that Free Comic Book Day generated $3.4 million in free publicity in 2014 nationwide. Williams also bumps up his business by selling used vinyl

records. When he has a down day in the shop, Williams will also log onto Ebay to sell comic books and records as another source of revenue. But recently, Williams said his biggest seller, even bigger than superheroes, has been “Star Wars.” Marvel bought Lucas Entertainment and is now releasing new “Star Wars” comic books, which sold over a million direct sale copies for its first issue. “Star Wars” is a huge title,” he said. “We can’t believe the numbers of people who are strictly buying “Star Wars,” but what’s nice is that they want it all. The “Star Wars” completest comes in and everyone just seems to accept the Marvel comics with open arms.”

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Musical hit ‘Xanadu’ comes to Carmel By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

From May 1-17, Actor’s Theatre of Indiana will be performing the musical hit “Xanadu” at the Studio Theatre in the Center for the Performing Arts. ““Xanadu” is a musical fantasy about a young muse who comes to Venice Beach, California to inspire a young artist in his quest for his dream,” Director Billy Kimmel said. “It’s a musical comedy which Actor’s Theatre is known for doing, nominated for several Tony awards. It really has a classic message; it’s basically to believe in one self and to be inspired with your dreams no matter what the cost.” Kimmel compares “Xanadu” to “Rocky Horror Picture Show”, referring to the musical as a cult classic that is very well known and has lots of followers. It is based off Greek mythology, has great music and involves roller skating.

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rehab.” “My fans always assumed I was a chilledout kind of guy because of the music I write. But I’m pretty much the opposite. I’ve always Grammy-nominated songwriter and bestbeen a stress junkie. I thrived on it,” Brickman selling author Jim Brickman returns to Indiasaid. “Everyone around me would tell napolis on April 28 for a book and me to slow down and find some time CD signing event for his latest book for myself. I always felt that people release – “Soothe – How to Find Calm who took time off to relax were lazy.” Amid Everyday Chaos.” That all changed when he had to Brickman will be at the Barnes & undergo an MRI on his knee. Noble at The Shops at River Crossing “The medical technician wanted to at 6 p.m. play calming music for me so I didn’t “Soothe” follows Brickman’s jourBrickman freak out during the test. It was my ney to create calming moments in his music! I’d never listened to my songs life. The idea for the book came from to mellow out. There’s always a first,” Brickhis weekly radio show, “Your Weekend with man said. “Wow, it actually made me feel Jim Brickman.” good. I was suddenly a little jealous of my “I have the opportunity to interview profesfans because they’ve been telling me about sionals on soothing every aspect of life from this for years! I realized that feeling soothed yoga and Feng Shui to healthy eating, relaxwas not a bad thing, and maybe I should conation and meditation. I thought, if I can gain sider it more often.” something from these lessons, I’m sure other Writing the book didn’t hold too many surpeople can, too,” Brickman said. “So, I turned prises for Brickman. my journal into a book and am happy to share “Because I’d written a few other books. But pointers that worked for me and even some this one was very personal. I had to take a that didn’t. I found that it’s important to find very honest look at myself.” your own path.” For Brickman, the project was a sort of “life

Just the dispatches Dave Dugan appearance – May Day! May Day! If you’re in need of emergency humor, check out comedian Dave Dugan at 7 p.m. May 1 at the Soho Café, 620 South Range Line Rd. Expect a lot of fresh material and a change of clothes since the performance earlier this year. Cost is $10. Bike rodeo – Girl Scout Troop 484 will hold a bike rodeo from 1 to 3 p.m. May 2 at Smoky Row Elementary, 900 W. 136th St. Activities will focus on bike safety. Also, old bikes are being collected for an Eagle Scout project. They will be fixed up and given to children who can’t afford their own bikes. Cost for the rodeo is $5. Program Palooza – The Monon Community Center, 1235 Central Park Dr. E, will hold Program Palooza from 1 to 3 p.m. May 2. They’ll have free demo classes, information on programs and classes, tours of the facilities, open swim time in our indoor aquatics pool, free massages, free snacks, food trucks and more. Amy Speace in concert – The Warehouse presents musician and songwriter Amy Speace during her album release tour for “That Kind of Girl” at 8 p.m. May 1. Recording artist Ryan Culwell will open the concert. Tickets are available for $20.00 at www.liveforthemusic.com. The Warehouse is located at 254 1st Ave SW. Victorian Treasures – The Hoosier Chapter Victorian Society of America presents Victorian Treasures: A Presentation of Antique English Silver with speaker Doreen Squire Ficara from 6 to 7 p.m. May 6 at the James Whitcomb Riley Museum, 528 Lockerbie St., Indianapolis. Cost is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Folk Concert Series – First Avenue Folk Concert Series presents Connor Garvey at 7:30 p.m. April 29 at The Warehouse, 254 1st Ave. SW. Garvey has won awards at Kerrville Folk Festival, Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, and Solarfest Singer Songwriter Showcase. Pops concert – The public is invited to enjoy a musical trip to the movies during the annual St. Mark’s Orchestra Spring Pops Concert at noon on May 3 at the church, 4789 E. 126th St. Planned selections include tunes from John Williams, Les Miserables, Tower of Power, Aaron Copeland and more.

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Farmers’ Markets Carmel – The growers and producers-only market – offers a bountiful place to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs, plants and prepared foods. Only edible products, with the exception of annuals and perennials, may be sold at the market. No craft items are sold. With few exceptions, all products are grown and/or produced in Indiana. There are also plenty of prepared foods such as jams, salsas, breakfast sandwiches, Belgian waffles, Danish pastries, cheeses and honey. The 2015 market is open 8 to 11:30 a.m., Saturdays, from May 18 to Oct. 5 on Carmel’s Center Green, located adjacent to the Palladium concert hall. Fishers/Saxony – The Saxony Market, sponsored by IU Health Saxony Hospital, is a Saturday event in the community of Saxony, located in Fishers. It also runs Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon. The market offers the best fresh produce from local vendors and farmers in the area. Spend your Saturday morning at the Saxony Market, where farm-fresh produce and community come together. Visit www. saxony-indiana.com/ market.html for more information.

Geist area – This market runs Thursdays, May through Sept. from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Some of the many items for sale at this market include cheese, baked good, eggs, flowers, vegetables and honey, poultry and meats. It’s at 8115 Oaklandon Rd.

Fishers – 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, June 6 through Sept. 26. Located on the grounds of the Town’s Nickel Plate Park in front of the Fishers Amphitheater, is a community focused initiative by the Fishers Chamber of Commerce. Developed in 2003 with 15 vendors, this rain or shine market has grown to showcase over 38 high quality vendors offering fresh produce, live goods, bakery items, honey, specialty food items, meat, coffee and hot food selections. Juried to the strictest standards, the market is visited by as many as 2,500 residents and visitors each Saturday morning and showcases some of the best market vendors in Indiana.

Fortville – This is a relatively small farmers market, but has lots of variety, including yellow watermelon and barbeque sauce. It runs Thursdays, May 15 – Sept. 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. It’s at 701 South Maple St. Call 485-0410 for more information.

McCordsville – This open air market offering locally grown produce and consumer goods runs Wednesdays 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 30 – Sept. 29. McCordsville Farmers’ Market, part of the Hancock Harvest Council, opens at the McCordsville Town Hall to feature a wide variety of produce, meats, eggs, breads and more.

Noblesville – The weekly farmers’ market in downtown Noblesville is open rain or shine from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 9 to Oct. 17. Located in the Riverview Health overflow parking lot on Connor Street at the intersection of Ind. 32 and 39, vendors sell a wide array of locally grown produce, bedding plants, fresh-cut flowers, locally produced honey, handmade soaps and fresh-baked goods. Westfield – The marketplace will return in 2015 at Ameriana Bank, and runs 5 to 8 p.m., Fridays, June 5 to Aug. 28. This year’s edition includes a variety of vendors from produce, homemade baked goods, crafts, food vendors, service organizations and possible entertainment. The market is held after the bank closes so it does not impact any customers.

Thursday market – Noblesville Main Street will continue and expand its market programming to include the second “Thursday Market” downtown. This European style market will offer locally grown seasonal produce, ultra-fresh meals, small batch artisan foods, handcrafted products, high quality art and local live music from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursdays, June 4 to Sept. 17 in the urban park just east of the Noblesville Main Street office at 839 Conner St. Zionsville – Fresh produce, plants and flowers, baked goods and locally prepared food items are available from 8 to 11 a.m., Saturdays, May 16 to Sept. 26 at Town Parking Lot at the corner of Hawthorne and Main. Visit the Zionsville Farmers’ Market Facebook page for weekly updates.

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Collaborative concert hosts first party of the summer By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

Get ready to kick off the summer with a full orchestra! On May 22 at 7:30 p.m., the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and the Indianapolis Opera will host a collaborative concert called Crescendo that will take place at White River State Park in Indianapolis. The collaboration will provide more than just opera, aiming to achieve a fun-filled, family event full of all kinds of activities. “It is a concert to kick off the summer. Memorial weekend is a big weekend in Indianapolis so it will be the first party of the summer down in White River Park,” ICO Executive Director Elaine Eckhart said. “It is being presented by the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and the Indianapolis Opera, and it is a sneak peek for each of our seasons in 2015-16.” The concert will provide a mix of opera, classical and pop music equipped with music, singing and a full orchestra. Eckhart describes it as “rousing.” This is the first time the ICO and IO have done something like this in Indianapolis. Eckhart as well as IO’s General Director Kevin Patterson hope it will bring some publicity to their groups.

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“We’re hoping to start this annual tradition here in Indy,” Eckhart said. Patterson says the number one objective of the collaboration is for people to have fun, but he hopes that it will raise awareness of their organizations as well. “For both organizations it’s about creating awareness,” Patterson said. “We are hoping to attract 4,000 – 7,000 people.” Patterson says there will be something there for everyone, including musical variety, audience participation and even the opportu-

nity to conduct the orchestra that night. Lawn seating is free and open to the public, but there is also the option of purchasing seat tickets. Those tickets can be accessed through indyopera.org or icomusic.org. “I’m hoping that people who are not familiar with the ICO or the IO will learn about us and it will increase their curiosity about us,” Eckhart said. “Also, one of my objectives is people will come and have fun, and find the music invigorating or uplifting. It’s not rock, but a full orchestra is pretty impactful.”

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IT firm moves to Fishers By James Feichtner • james@youarecurrent.com

ing. You want to be around a community that thinks about growth.” The company specializes in key areas such Since Fishers became a city it has seen a as networking, data centers, virtualization, substantial amount of growth in tech various areas of the community. storage and managing services and uses a consultative approach to ensure satOne of those areas is the isfaction of their client’s needs. presence of tech-related businesses, “It’s really about understanding, and because of the city’s tech-friendgoing in and consulting with the ly atmosphere, another integration company and what they are trying technology business has decided to to achieve,” Stallings said. “Then we make its home in Fishers. come back with our solution archiMatrix Integration, a womantects and put the solution together. owned IT firm providing technological We really don’t walk in with a bag and solutions for small to medium busiStallings say, “here’s what I have to sell today.” nesses in the health care, education, Our goal is to have long-term clients. We just government and enterprise sectors will be don’t sell a project then leave.” making it’s new office at 9093 Technology Stallings believes that what separates Dr., Suite 102 in Fishers. Matrix decided it was Matrix from other IT companies is its experitime to move when their current space in ence in the field, as well as its top-notch Carmel became inadequate. employees. “We outgrew our space, which is always “Our years of being in business and the a great thing in business,” said Brenda Stallexpertise, the talented highly scoped people ings, CEO of Matrix Integration. “We were that we employ; that’s very important and looking and really didn’t want to relocate in that’s what I think sets us apart from many,” Indianapolis. We wanted easy access also, for Stallings said. people traveling, and we wanted to be around For more information on Matrix Integration, other businesses that appreciated technology. visit http://www.matrixintegration.com/ Again, you have Launch Fishers. That is an incubator to grow businesses, and it’s grow-

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conditions affect people of all ages,” Reed said. “There are children with inflammatory brain disease, and young adults … it’s not just The Walk to Cure Arthritis is coming to something that old people get.” The Arthritis Indianapolis. On May 16, participants will Foundation highlighted the age diversity of complete 1- or 3-mile philanthropy courses at Wood Plaza those affected by selecting 3-year-old Carson Rose and IUPUI student Nikky Saxon as honorat IUPUI. Fundraising has already started, bringing in nearly $20,000 ees in addition to Reed. As a specialist, Reed doesn’t see patients of the $82,200 goal. Money raised will support unless their primary care physician is critical medications for those affectalert to notice the problem they might ed, as well as funding research for a be facing. He was quick to point out cure. One in five Americans is affected the difference between osteoarthritis by some form of arthritis, including 1.4 (degenerative condition affecting million Hoosiers. an older age group) and rheumatoid Dr. Randall Reed, a Carmel resident, arthritis (inflammatory conditions is this year’s Medical Honoree. The that attack people regardless of age). award recognizes “an expert who Reed “People need to be aware that there’s has gone above and beyond” to help a difference between just wear-andpatients with arthritis pain. Reed tear symptoms and the kind that are due to worked as a primary care physician for nine inflammation.” years before becoming a specialist in rheumaIndianapolis has seen an outpouring of tology. His initial training combined internal support for events in the past. The Jingle Bell medicine and pediatrics. He found arthritis Run/Walk for Arthritis in December was the interesting from the beginning. fourth largest in the nation, surpassing places As joint relief began to see breakthroughs like Chicago, Atlanta and New York. It raised with new drugs and technology, he decided just over $190,000, with nearly 3,000 people to commit to a career in rheumatology. “I like taking part. working with complex diseases and dangerInvolvement for the walk this summer looks ous drugs,” Reed said. Reed and his wife moved to Indiana in 2003. promising as well. Their kickoff event at Wine and Canvas saw good turnout on February 28. At that time, he had an opportunity for trainBayer is a sponsor at the national level, while ing at IU, and hasn’t looked back since. Today, the local event features OrthoIndy, Allegra he works with patients to diagnose their Printing and several local companies. There specific type of arthritis and identify a remedy are also prizes on the line for teams raisthat best fits their situation. ing the most funds, including tickets to Indy While arthritis is often seen as an issue Eleven and Indiana Fever games and one-hour for aging generations, it’s affecting younger massages from Massage Envy. people as well - 6,400 in Indiana alone. “These

Dispatches New nurse practitioner – Jennifer Hansen, adult nurse practitioner, has joined St.Vincent Medical Group in Carmel. Hansen is accepting new patients in her office located at 13450 N. Meridian St., Suite 244. For more information, call the office at 5829355 or visit www.stvincent.org/ medicalgroup.

Odd uses for soda – Sugary soda is not good for your health. But did you know it can be good for other things? You can use Coca-Cola in some unusual ways: 1. Pour some on an oil stain in the garage or driveway. Let it sit for an hour, then rinse clean with a hose. 2. Add one can of soda a week to your compost pile to help speed up the decay. 3. Soak grimy oven grates and baking sheets in a Coke bath overnight. The gunk will loosen up and scrub away easily. Source: MSN.com

Avoiding allergens – Now that allergy season is upon us, here are some tips for getting your yard work done without aggravating allergies: 1. Garden on damp days or just after a rainfall. The pollen will have been washed off plants. 2. Pollen counts are lowest in the evening so do yard work then. 3. Be diligent about removing weeds – they are a prime contributor of pollen. 4. If possible, change out of your gardening clothes before you enter the house (in the garage, maybe) then put those clothes straight into the laundry. Source: HouseholdMagicDailyTips.com

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Luxembourg Palace: Bawdy no more Commentary by Don Knebel

The Luxembourg Palace in Paris, the seat of the French Senate, is the epitome of decorum and elegance. But almost exactly travel 300 years ago, the palace was notorious for debauchery and excess by a member of the royal family. In 1615, Queen Marie de MĂŠdicis, the mother and regent of 14-year-old King Louis XIII, built a grand new palace for herself, designed to resemble the Pitti Palace in Florence in which she had been raised. The western wing of the Luxembourg Palace, included lavishly decorated rooms for the Queen, complete with 24 commissioned paintings by Rubens. The identical eastern wing included rooms for young Louis whenever he visited from his home in the Louvre Palace. When Louis XIII died in 1643, he was succeeded by Louis XIV, who built his own palace at Versailles. When Louis XIV died in 1715, his famously promiscuous granddaughter, Marie Louise Ă&#x2030;lisabeth dâ&#x20AC;şOrlĂŠans, took up residence in the Luxembourg Palace. Although a recent widow at age 20, she immediately began hosting drunken orgies, glutinous feasts and clandestine lovers. She concealed the resulting pregnancies in her increasing girth, earning the so-

briquet â&#x20AC;&#x153;Princess Chubby.â&#x20AC;? When Voltaire suggested that one of the lovers was her father, Philippe II, Duke of OrlĂŠans and regent of King Louis XV, he was imprisoned in the Bastille, where he completed his play, Oedipus. Oblivious to the irony, Marie Louise, overweight and pregnant, attended the premiere with her father, to the great amusement of Parisians. Hard living took its toll and she died, again pregnant at age 23, having already borne five children, none of whom survived. The orgies behind it, the Luxembourg Palace became a royal museum in 1750, displaying art eventually housed in the Louvre Museum. The palace was confiscated from the royal family during the French Revolution. After serving as the residence of Napoleon, it was enlarged in 1835 to accommodate the semi-circular chambers of the French Senate. Today, young lovers sit alongside the placid pond south of the palace, watching children sail their little boats. The bawdy days of Princess Chubby are long forgotten. Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville. com.

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Creating a country farm kitchen with cosmetic upgrades

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EXISTING HOME: Located in the Village of West Clay subdivision in West Carmel, the kitchen aesthetics this spec home blueprint for in felt generic and did improvement not fit well with the homeowners’ personal style. The existing half wall separating the kitchen from the living room was not conducive for entertaining guests. “Our cabinets were in good shape, but they made the kitchen feel dark. In addition, the original location of the eat-in island backed up to our dining table causing guests to constantly bump into each other.” CREATING BETTER FLOW: To create more room for dining and entertaining, the half wall in between the kitchen and living room was removed and became the new location for the eat-in island. This also allowed more natural light to stream into the kitchen. Shelves were added to the original location of the island to showcase the homeowners’ antique treasures. COUNTRY FARM DESIGN: “Our ultimate goal was to create a country farm look while exploring options throughout the design phase.”

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To help achieve this look, the sink base cabinet was modified to fit a new retro-fit apron front sink. Other classic materials including the new white subway tile backsplash, vintage style sink faucet, bronze cabinetry hardware, chunky decorative island legs and cabinet corbels help individually contribute to the final country look. LIGHT AND BRIGHT: Once all cabinet modifications were made, the dark perimeter cabinets were painted a crisp white to help brighten up the kitchen. The island cabinetry was painted black to add contrast. LED undercabinet lighting, a new bronze island pendant and a table light installed on dimmable switches help create the perfect ambience.

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