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Lower HSE technology fees in works By Sam Elliott • sam@youarecurrent.com Parents of students in Hamilton Southeastern schools may get some relief when it comes to technology fees within the district next school year. Assistant Supt. Dr. Jan Combs addressed the school board at its Feb. 24 regular meeting and said one of her biggest takeaways from meeting with PTOs and community members education during the administration’s fall listening tour in advance of preparing the upcoming referendum was concern over the rental fees for students’ iPads. “One of the things that we heard over and over and over again in those meetings throughout the community was concern for the amount of fees passed on to our families over the course of the last few years with the budget restraints we've experienced,” Combs said. When next year’s school fees are officially brought before the school board in May, the technology department will be recommending the fee for iPad rental to drop from $125 to $90. “We have a lot of families in this district that have multiple children and it becomes a hardship on them
Fortville teen Emily Nyman has worked extensively with the Conner Prairie’s livestock, including the Tunis sheep pictured, as a record-setting volunteer and now staff member at the park. (Photo by Sam Elliott) Founded Jan. 27, 2015, at Geist, IN Vol. I, No. 50 Copyright 2016. 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 Geist are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.
HSE Assistant Supt. Dr. Jan Combs addresses the school board during its Feb. 24 meeting, at which she said the technology department will be recommending a reduction to technology fees for iPad and laptop rentals next school year. (Photo by Sam Elliott)
when you have two, three or four iPads that you need to purchase or rent,” Combs said. High school students will no longer be using iPads next year, as the district has found a more appropriate device for its older students. “We took a long look at that and we found a different device that we can use for the high schools, and we'll bring those iPads that the high school students had down to the elementary schools for next year,” Combs said. “We'll have more of a notebook style of device for the high school students, and that rental will also be at $90 if approved.”
Area mass transit supports talk about economic benefit By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com
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Since Hamilton Co. is the wealthiest county in the state, experts say it can sometimes be hard for the average person to see the bencounty efit of mass transit. If residents own multiple cars and don’t need to take a bus, they may not see why taxpayer-subsidized routes heading north of 96th Street are necessary. But proponents of mass transit say it can affect people in ways they don’t realize. Lichti “Next time you are at the grocery store, and lanes aren’t open, and you see long lines in the store, that’s probably because the store couldn’t find enough employees to hire,” said Nate Lichti, executive director of the Hamilton Co. Area Neighborhood Development, Inc. “That’s because of a lack of affordable housing or mass transit.” Lichti said the average cost of housing in Hamilton Co. means a resident statistically needs to earn approximately $18 per hour to afford to live in the county. With many workers making $9 or $10 per hour for many entry-level jobs, these employees must commute from outside the county. This is the message many pro-mass transit
advocates are telling elected officials and decisionmakers: mass transit is needed so companies can hire additional employees. Mo Merhoff, president of OneZone, which combines the chambers of commerce of Carmel and Fishers, said Hamilton Co.’s unemployment is approximately 3 percent while Marion Co.’s is usually double that figure. For 2014, statistics show Hamilton Co.’s rate was 4.5 percent compared to 6.4 percent for Marion Co. “With those numbers, it’s almost like most people in our Benedict county who are looking for a job can’t find a job,” Merhoff said. Cindy Benedict, project manager for Indy Connect Engagement and convener of the Hamilton Co. Transit Forum, said mass transit could also make Hamilton Co. more attractive to corporate headquarters that are looking to relocate. She said the cities that Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville and Westfield compete against often have strong mass transit systems and site selectors see that as a positive amenity for employees. “I believe that greater Indianapolis is the only regional area this size without something underway,” Merhoff said.
After working with witnesses, an IMPD artist drew this composite sketch of one of the suspects in the latest robbery at Lawrence’s KEMBA Credit Union. (Submitted photo)
Police, FBI seeking help news@geistcurrent.com Lawrence Police Dept. detectives and the FBI Safe Streets crime Task Force are continuing to ask for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects involved in a series of armed robberies. Investigators have enlisted the assistance of an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Dept. composite sketch artist, who worked with witnesses to produce a composite sketch of one of the two suspects in the latest robbery at the KEMBA Credit Union, 5625 Sunnyside Rd., Lawrence. At approximately 10:30 a.m. Feb. 24, two individuals armed with handguns entered the credit union and demanded money from the staff. The suspects fled in a vehicle that had been reported stolen earlier that morning. The vehicle was recovered shortly after the robbery in the neighborhood east of the credit union. The same method of operation was used by likely the same two suspects in a robbery of the same KEMBA Credit Union earlier in February and in June of 2015. The Lawrence Police Dept. and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force are asking anyone who may recognize the suspects or knows anything about them to contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 262-8477 or at CrimeTips.org.
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Local Christians, Muslims promoting interfaith dialogue By Sam Elliott • sam@youarecurrent.com
expert on ISIS and delivers a lecture he calls 'What Every American Needs to Know About ISIS.' He talks about the history of ISIS and ISIL, In an effort to fight “Islam-o-phobia,” local what they believe in and how the ideology can Christian and Muslim organizabe countered and how people can be event tions are teaming up for informed. He'll be doing his presentaan event designed to tion, followed by time for questions promote an interfaith discussion and and answers.” educate attendees on the true teachAhmad and representatives from ings of Islam. the approximately 70 U.S. chapters “The purpose of this event is to of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community educate Hoosiers about the peaceful have been active in speaking out teachings of Islam and counter the against groups like ISIS, ISIL and Al rhetoric by groups like ISIS or Al Qaeda Carlson Qaeda and promoting peace, love, nonor other extremists who are presenting a distorted view of Islam,” said Muzaffar Ah- violence and inclusion. “It's really difficult for all Muslims who are mad, spokesperson for the Indiana chapter of living in America,” Ahmad said. “Whenever the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the oldest something bad happens, like the recent inciand largest Muslim organization in the world. dents in San Bernardino, Calif., where a Muslim “People are worried and scared about Muslims. was involved in shooting and killing, we all feel There's a lot of hatred and mistrust.” bad of course that a human being and innocent The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and Faith life was lost, but we also feel like we've been Presbyterian Church, 8170 Hague Rd., are hostrobbed of our religion. For most Muslims, Islam ing “Fight Fear With Knowledge” from 10 a.m. is about peace, and they want to live a life like to noon March 19. Dr. David Carlson, a religion anybody else. But these incidents create a professor at Franklin College, will be the main distrust, hated and mistrust in the society, so speaker. it's my personal passion to speak up and hold “He is very passionate about Christianevents like this.” Muslim friendship,” Ahmad said. “He's a big For more, visit the event’s Facebook page, interfaith advocate. He's written books about IndianapolisFaith.org or TrueIslam.com, or regIslam, about Muslims, about Christians and ister for the free event at Eventbrite.com. for the last two or three years he's been an
Dispatches Music at The Fort – Classical Music Indy presents the Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble. They will appear for one night only at 7:30 p.m. March 19 at the Theatre at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave., Lawrence. Tickets are available at www.LawrenceArtCenter.WildApricot.org. Projekt: Opera returns – Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy and Fishers Music Works are bringing back Projekt: Opera for a second season. Projekt: Opera will perform scenes from La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini at 7 p.m. March 19 and at 4 p.m. March 20 at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy, 10029 E. 126th St. Tickets are available for $15 online at https://studio37.yapsody.com or by calling 576-5562. Ticket price is $20 at the door. Kids are free. Conner Prairie summer camps – Registration is open for summer day camps at Conner Prairie. Ten different weeks of Adventure Camp for youth ages 5 to 15 and five specialty camps for youth ages 8 to 12 will be offered this summer. For more, or to register online, visit www.connerprairie.org. Registrations can also be made by calling 776-6000 or toll-free 800-966-1836.
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Meet your leaders: Corby D. Thompson As Hamilton Co. Leadership Academy celebrates its 25th anniversary, Current is highlighting local leaders who have helped build and sustain the program, which focuses on strengthening our community by developing informed leaders. In June, another class of engaged citizens will join the 600-plus graduates already working to make a difference.. Corby D. Thompson, HCLA Class of 1994 Hometown: Indianapolis Lives and works: Fishers Family: Wife Julie; twin sons Cole and Cooper, 20. Career: President, Thompson Land Co. Inc. and K.E. Thompson Inc.; owner, Boomerang Development LLC, Hamilton Southeastern Utilities Inc. and SAMCO Inc. Community involvement: Legacy Fund of Hamilton Co. board; Central Indiana Community Foundation board; Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis board; Hamilton Co. Economic Development Corp. board; Fishers Rotary Club. Biggest HCLA takeaway: “The Academy has highlighted the willing engagement of so many citizens who want to be deeply involved in the advancement of our entire county.” How has the program changed your
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God is a good-news God Commentary by Rev. Michael VandenBerg The LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He religion has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn… Isaiah 61 Good news has a way of bringing comfort. The opposite is also true, as bad news can bring about despair. How do we, as the city of Indianapolis, find the good news that will set us free from the brokenhearted, captive, darkness that has befallen our city? We see almost nightly shootings, violence, leaders acting badly, schools failing our students, government failing its citizens, business failing their customers, etc. The way out seems improbable, if not impossible. The good news is that no matter how dark, how impossible, how improbable the solution, God is in control. If we turn to him and look
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By Sam Elliott • sam@youarecurrent.com Fishers’ Conner Prairie wouldn’t be the award-winning history park and museum it is without cover story the contributions from its small army of volunteers. Hundreds of youth and adult volunteers gave their time to help keep Conner Prairie running and guests entertained in 2015, but none gave more than Fortville resident Emily Nyman. “We’ve got quite a few young people that volunteer and they can go as little as 100 hours in a year — and she was well over 1,000,” Livestock Manager Kevyn Miller said. “She’s definitely committed.” Nyman set a new record for hours given by a youth volunteer in a single year at Conner Prairie in 2015, working a total of 1,066 hours without even realizing it in her third year of volunteering. She’s primarily worked in the park’s animal encounters area, helping care for upwards of 100 livestock including sheep, cattle, goats, hogs and more. “March of 2013 was my first time out on the grounds as a volunteer,” Nyman said. “My first year I was only in animal encounters, which I’m really glad for… You have to do a lot of chores — clean up the barn, clean up the poop — that’s just the normal day-to-day stuff, but you do learn a lot about the modern ag and the historical agriculture and then you just have to help teach that to guests when they come in.” Conner Prairie’s Youth Experience Manager Sarah Morin said Nyman became a natural with speaking to guests about the animals and the park’s rare heritage breeds. She was named one of 10 YACs — youth ag captains — and given more responsibility. “They are leaders within the program that help mentor the younger ones and learn a little bit extra about the animals and veterinary sciA herd of Tunis sheep and a horned dorset outside one of Conner Prairie’s animal encounter barns.
The main entrance to Conner Praire’s Welcome Center. (Photos by Sam Elliott)
ence and rare breeds,” Morin said. “She has a really good demeanor… She has a really good way of putting people at ease with the animals, introducing what they are to guests and keeping both them and the animals safe.” “She’s just really helpful and enjoys it, and the guests pick up on her passion from it,” Miller added. “Guests like to hear from a person who has enthusiasm with what they’re doing. That’s why it’s great for us to have somebody like Emily who’s happy and comfortable with what she’s doing. That passes on to the guests’ benefit.” Nyman has fond memories of her days as a Conner Prairie guest when she was younger, saying her family began visiting the park regularly when she was about 8 years old. “When my sister when younger, she wasn’t doing very good in social studies so we started coming to Conner Prairie to kind of gain more Indiana history,” she said. “And then we came like every single weekend, so I got to know a lot of the employees as their characters.” Nyman didn’t have any
background in agriculture before volunteering at Conner Prairie, but has enjoyed working with the animals and showing cattle in her spare time so much that she plans to major in animal science upon attending Southeast Missouri State University this fall. “Just being able to find something I’ve become really very focused on and learning about has been really cool,” Nyman said. “It’s one of those things where I’m glad I finally found my place. Before, I liked reading, I did OK in school, it was OK — but now it’s like I could be here every single day and I’d be happy with it.” Her superiors are happy with it, too, so much so that Nyman has been added to the staff for this year’s upcoming spring and summer seasons at Conner Prairie. They hope the next generation of youth volunteers can learn a thing or two from her example. “The thing I like about when she’s in her element is how the other youth volunteers look up to her and respect her as a mentor,” Miller said. “I know she’s making a huge difference in these kids’ lives for years down the road. They’re picking up traits that she’s been able to pass along and be an example for.”
Get to know Emily Nyman Family: Mother, Elizabeth Cave; father, Russell Nyman Jr.; brothers, Camden Cave and Russell Nyman III; sister, Lidija Nyman; step-mother, Cecilia Nyman Education: Senior at Hoosier Academies; attending Southeast Missouri State University to major in animal science this fall Hours volunteered at Conner Prairie in 2015: 1,066 Animals worked with: Sheep, cattle, oxen, goats, hogs, chickens, horses, turkeys Favorite animal at Conner Prairie: English longhorn cattle
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GOP: Swing and a miss The Republican Party leadership has fully blown an opportunity to take down presidential candidate Donald Trump. It could have been a nice, fat softball pitched right over the plate, but no. Instead of having failed former presidential contender Mitt Romney call out Trump for being a “phony” and a “fraud,” it should have had the guy endorse Trump. Yes, endorse him! That would have ended the billionaire’s candidacy right then and there. It should be noted that those of you that support Trump comprise a bunch of “suckers,” according to Romney. Of course, this is the same Romney who gut-punched President Barack Obama in the first of three debates the last time we all were subjected to these gymnastics. He had the sitting leader of the free world on the mat and woozy, and true to Republican form, Romney let Obama up and, well, the rest is history. Suckers, indeed. This is why people like Trump are willing to fight; no one else will. The brass at the Republican National Committee ought to be ashamed of itself for going against the will of the voters. They love to talk about the vaunted Republican brand, but the last decent semblance of a brand the party had, courtesy of former President Ronald Reagan, was churned up and poured into the sewer by the “Bush Dynasty.” Brand? Please! It’s stunning that the GOP is not embracing Trump, the guy that lowered his brand to associate with the national agenda. Bulletin to the GOP leadership: Trump not only is your friend, at this point he is your only friend when it comes to the general election. 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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We don’t know what we have until it’s gone. At least, this is how the cliché goes. We live with the routine and pedestrian annoyances of everyday living rarely taking stock of the relative value of the known commodity. We want – nay, demand – change! Tired of a losing season or two we excommunicate the quarterback vesting our hopes and expectations in the unknown. Then, in the absence of the exiled warrior, we wax poetic about the days of yore and sing songs of his heroic exploits in foreign lands. Our recent Manning obsession only reinforces the fickle nature of our admiration. From a distance, it seems, he has become idealized. Likewise, this week past saw the passing of Mrs. Ronald Reagan. Liberal television news anchors who once seethed at the perceived uppity, little woman are now extolling Nancy’s virtue. Where once she was called shallow and obsessed with the frivolous, those same voices now proclaim the passing of “fashion icon” and elegant model of class
and behind-the-scenes supportive leadership. Rose-colored glasses have been worn by humans for centuries. Rarely do we love anything from beginning to end. We tire of our favorite foods, our best girls, and our precocious toddler. Each, in turn, will drift from its lauded status into something that ranges from fatigue to outright irritation. But, what’s the difference? How can the same action be cute one minute and contemptuous the next? We mature, hopefully, throughout our lives. Our tastes and proclivities change. And, our needs and cravings accommodate that progression. But, do we pause to consider whether our push for change is legitimate or simply reflective of the fickle nature of a wondering spirit? Or, is it inevitable that we expect to make change AND keep things the same? Kudos to loves lost, but more to loves kept. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.
Q U O T E O F T HE W EE K “We are all in the same boat, in a stormy sea, and we owe each other a terrible loyalty.” – G.K. Chesterton
While I would love to regale you with a parable of sub-par parenting or a tale of teenage text-addicts, I’m humor instead going to talk about my husband Doo. And for once, he’s not in the dog-house for impulse-buying a car, his ADD isn’t currently driving me to meds and his neariconic tendencies to leave dirty dishes in the sink rather then move them a mere three inches to the dishwasher hasn’t caused any recent tiffs. He may not be the best spouse in the world, but he’s the best man for me. Here’s why. Yesterday I received some heartbreaking news; the kind that kicks you in the gut and makes you forget about all the stupid first-world problems you’ve been obsessing over. As I sat in my classroom trying to keep my composure, the first person I thought to call was Doo. I needed to hear his voice. When I explained what had happened, his response was, “Babe I’ve got the kids. Go.” That may not sound like much, but the fact that he didn’t even consider the extraordinary amount of work we had on tap for the weekend (kitchen remodel) nor the insane carpool schedule (SAT, guard, dance and a birthday party) as impediments to letting me be with my family, had me sobbing at my desk. (Luckily it was lunch; no student had to witness their usually stoic teacher completely losing her shtick!) I got through the afternoon, went to the gym for almost three hours to postpone being alone, and then finally headed home. When I walked in the door and saw my husband standing there covered in drywall dust, I burst into tears again and went right into his arms. This time he said nothing, and just let me talk and cry and wipe snot on his T-shirt. When my oldest asked what was going on, Doo replied, “In a minute. Mom just needs to be.” That’s why I love him. Doo gets me, in craziness and in sadness. No, he may not always be the best husband, but he’s the best one for me. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.
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My favorite of her remarks were about some of my recent columns. “I want to give you a little friendly advice,” she said. “Be careAnna Weisenberger was not an old friend. ful: you’re giving your wife all the funny lines.” She was my oldest friend. She passed away A voracious reader and grammar buff, she last week at the age of 109. humor once found a typo in my column. “That’s a Our relationship began with really good catch,” said my proofreader, Heidi. a call in 2006 from Bob Haver“Who spotted it? I’m dying to know who has a stick, my buddy who headed up Never Too sharper eye than mine?” Late, an organization that granted 2,000-plus “It was my friend Anna. She’s 103.” final wishes to seniors. Anna’s request was When she was in her to meet me in person. “Be careful: you’re giving early 90s, Anna advised When Bob heard the wish, he asked: “Can’t your wife all the funny lines.” her neighbors not to worry if they didn’t see you come up with anyher driving around in her Buick. “I didn’t die,” thing more exciting than that?” she told her neighbors, “the car did.” Several months later, I was invited to She lived her last five years in a nursing a party where dozens people gathered home where they took wonderful care of her – for Anna’s centenarian celebration, along but I know she missed her independence. with a little square dancing. Her 101st and I can hear her saying: “I think 104 years was 102nd birthday parties had a similar theme, more than enough.” but at her 103rd birthday, all the excitement (To read the entire tribute go to: www.curwas a bit tiring. “Maybe we should just do this rentincarmel.com) every two or three years,” she told me. I once asked her about her husband, who passed away in l987. They had been together 57 years. “Did you ever consider marriage Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at again?” wolfsie@aol.com. “Heavens, no,” she said. “I think once was more than enough.”
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Norton to co-star in Beef & Boards’ ‘Guys and Dolls’ By Zach Dunkin • news@geistcurrent.com While most 10-year-olds were probably listening to the Spice Girls and the Backstreet Boys at the time, Betsy Norton was singing her heart out to classic Broadway tunes. “It may sound ridiculous, but my mom bought MUSICAL me this ‘Broadway for Kids’ cassette tape that I listened to so much I wore it out,” Norton said, “That and a ‘Les Mis’ soundtrack. I think Britney Spears came a little later.” Taking voice lessons since the third grade, getting her first role in Junior Civic’s “Babes in Toyland” at age 11 when the Civic was still at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and continuing acting through her years at Mooresville High School, Norton seemed on the path for a stage career, but then there was a momentary detour in Bloomington, Ind. “When I went to IU, I decided to go with my head over my heart to take on the nursing role,” she said. “I took a time out from the stage.” But then came that “itch,” as she described, after graduation. “Performing called back to me,” she said. When Norton discovered she could balance two careers – as a “supplemental nurse” filling in when needed while she wasn’t acting, she returned to the stage. “I feel so fortunate right now to be able to work as a professional actor in town while helping out with the nursing as well,” said Norton, who lives in Broad Ripple with her husband and two dogs, a Shih Tzu and a rottweiler husky shepherd mix. “I love where I am right now, and I just want to grow as an actress.” After making her debut at the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in a minor role in theater’s annual Christmas show, Norton is taking on a co-starring title as Sarah Brown in B&B’s production of the Tony Award-winning classic “Guys and Dolls,” March 31-May 15. With music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Borrows, “Guys and Dolls” debuted in 1950 at the 46th Street Theatre on Broadway where it ran for 1,200 performances. It collected five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It has since seen several Broadway and London revivals, and was made into a film in 1955 with an all-star cast of Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra, Jean Simmons and Vivian Blaine. Betsy Norton in a previous production, “Let it Snow.” (Submitted photos) Set in Manhattan, the storyline focuses on a gambler (Nathan Detroit) who plans to finance a crap game with a $1,000 bet with anoththe music. “ er gambler (Sky Masterson). Masterson is challenged to take a pious In the 2011-12 production of “Guys and Dolls” at the Booth Tarkingand beautiful female missionary (Sarah Brown) to dinner in Havana. ton Civic Theatre, Norton observed the Sarah character from afar as Despite Sarah’s initial resistance to Masterson, she eventually loses one of the Hot Box girls at the Hot Box night club. her social ambitions and falls for him. And to Masterson’s surprise he “At the time I thought, ‘One day I’d like to play Sarah; that’s what I falls for her, too, throwing everyone’s plans awry. B & B veteran Edwant to do’,” recalled Norton, whose favorite Civic roles include Little die Curry reprises his role as Nathan Detroit, Timothy Ford plays Sky Red in “Into the Woods” and Sally Boles in “Cabaret.” Masterson and Deb Williams plays Nathan’s Does Norton see any similarities between fiancée, Adelaide. Elizabeth Stark directs. Sarah and herself? Guys and Dolls The musical comedy is filled with such “Definitely,” she answered. “Sarah comes Where: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 memorable tunes as “A Bushel and a Peck,” across conservative but she has this desire to Michigan Road, Indianapolis “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” “Luck Be a explore an adventure. Who doesn’t want to do When: March 31-May 15 Lady,” and Norton’s favorite, “If I Were a Bell.” that? I am very adventurous. I love to travel. Tickets and reservations: $41-$66, includes “The music is fantastic,” Norton said. “PeoSarah is very strong and passionate about buffet dinner, visit www.beefandboards.com ple hear the songs and go, ‘Oh, I know that what she believes in, so we are similar in that or call 872-9664. one.’ It’s fun to do a show where people know respect as well.”
Langton’s Irish Pub Weeklong celebration of St. Patrick’s Day | 710 Range Line Rd., Carmel | Enjoy events all week long, including an Irish Whiskey Tasting on March 15, Family Fun Night for parents and kids on March 16, and drinks and live music on March 17. On March 17, brunch will be served from 10 a.m.- noon, and there will be live music from 3-10 p.m. For more, visit langtonsirishpub.com. Mo’s Irish Pub St. Patrick’s Day Festival | 13193 Levinson Ln., Suite 100, Noblesville | Thursday, March 17 to Saturday, March 19 | March 17th “Kegs and Eggs” is from 8-10 a.m. | Live music until 3 a.m. Admission is $10 for one day or $20 for a three-day pass. For more, visit mosirishpub.com/INDY. The Friendly Tavern Ye Ol’ Friendly Tavern’s St. Patrick’s Day Tent Party | 290 S. Main St., Zionsville | 5- 10 p.m., Thursday, March 17 | Ennis Claire Band starts at 6 p.m. There will be green beer, corned beef, and cabbage. Must be 21+ to enter tent. The Brockway Public House 8th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Tent Party | 12525 Old Meridian St., Suite 100, Carmel | The party starts Thursday, March 17th at 11 a.m. and continues through Saturday, March 19. Saturday’s events include Kegs N Eggs, Tent Party, Fire Truck Pumper Pull, Keg Toss, live music and more. For more, call 669-8080. Downtown Indianapolis 36th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Presented by Hoosier Lottery | The parade starts at 11:30 a.m., March 17. The parade is made up of high school bands, floats, Catholic schools, Irish dancers, bag pipe and drum bands, Irish organizations and dignitaries. There will be a festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Vermont Street with live entertainment, food, interactive displays and beer garden located in the middle of the parade route. Danny Boy Beer Works 12702 Meeting House Rd., Carmel | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Danny Boy Beer Works. For more, call 564-0622. Fishers Parks and Rec St. Patty’s Day Lunch | Roy G. Holland Memorial Park | Enjoy a catered lunch of beef and cabbage. There will be bingo and socializing. Lunch is from 11 a.m. to noon. Bingo will start at noon. Cost is $8 for registered guest and $12 for not registered guests. For more, call Fishers Parks and Recreation at 595-3150.
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A Visit from Gene StrattonPorter • In honor of the Indiana Bicentennial 2016, the Carmel Clay Public Library is hosting a yearlong series of events celebrating people and events involving Indiana history. This week, come and see historian Glory-June Greiff, a professional narrator and performer. Her first-person program features the perspective of Hoosier naturalist, novelist, and photographer Gene Stratton-Porter. • March 16 at 7 p.m. • Carmel Clay Public Library: 55 Fourth Ave. SE, Carmel • 844-3362 • www.carmel.lib.in.us
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Semi-Annual Artist Gathering & Workshop • Join Nickel Plate Arts for a semi-annual meeting, to hear from some of the best local artists! You will have a chance to mingle, hear from, and chat with these gifted individuals in the community. The event is free to anyone interested in attending! • March 16 from 6-8 p.m. • Nickel Plate Arts Campus: 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • Free • 4523690 • www.nickelplatearts.org 8th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Tent Party at the Brockway Public House • This is one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parties on Indy’s north side! The three-day event features kegsn-eggs, a fire truck pumper pull, keg toss, live music and more. Benefits will go towards the Firefighter Bereavement Fund. Anyone can come to this family-friendly event! Prior registration required for the Pumper Pull. • March 17-19 • Brockway Public House: 12525 Old Meridian St., Carmel • $2 at door • 669-8080 • www.L4444.com
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St. Patty’s Day Lunch • Come to Roy G. Holland Memorial Park for a delicious catered lunch of traditional corned beef and cabbage in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Social time, bingo games and eating are the primary entertainment. Guests are welcome to invite friends! Prizes will be available. • March 17 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • R$8/NR$12 • Roy G. Holland Memorial Park: 1 Park Dr., Fishers • 595-3150 Alonzo King Lines Ballet • San Francisco’s Alonzo King Lines Ballet is leaping to new heights with bold dance innovations and modern interpretations of traditional ballet. The company will perform Alonzo King’s latest work, inspired by animal “soundscapes.” Enjoy the Doris Duke Award winning artist and collaborator Bernie Krause at their best! • March 18-19 at 8 p.m. • Ticket prices vary • The Center for the Performing Arts at the Tarkington: 3 Center Green, Carmel • 843-3800 • www. thecenterpresents.org
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High School Art Scholarship Exhibit • The Hamilton Co. Artists’ Association will host an exhibit featuring various applicants’ artwork in the Birdie Gallery. Scholarship awards were previously announced, but today is the LAST day to see unique talent from youth in the community and celebrate with them as they use their talents to further their education! • March 18 • Free • Hamilton Co.
Artists’ Association: 195 S. Fifth St., Noblesville • 776-2278 • www.nickelplatearts.org/event/ high-school-art-scholarship-exhibit I SEE YOU Performances • In celebration of Disability Awareness Month, performances will be given that highlight stories of dealing with and overcoming disabilities. Act I features disabled individuals who have written monologues about their lives, and they will talk about themes of strength, weakness, hope, and a future. Act II features The Roundabout Playback Troupe, the only inclusive playback troupe in the U.S., who will perform stories from the audience. An ASL sign interpreter will be available on the 19th. • March 18-19 • Monon Community Center & The Waterpark at Central Park: 1235 Central Park Dr. E., Carmel • $5 • 573-5245 Noblesville Parks Easter Egg Hunt • Join the Noblesville Parks Department for an annual spring tradition, the Easter Egg Hunt. The festivities will be centered at Forest Park Shelter #5. Kids will love the colorful eggs and the time spent with other children, and it will be a fun memory for them. • March 19 from 10 a.m.-noon. • Forest Park: 701 Cicero Rd., Noblesville • Free • 7766350 • www.cityofnoblesville.org/parks
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Shopkins Swap • Do you have duplicate or unwanted shopkins? Earth Explorer Toys is a trade for all ages and all other collectors. Staff will moderate and facilitate the event. Be sure to bring in any shopkins you would like to get rid of! • March 19 from 1-2 p.m. • Monon Community Center & The Waterpark: 1235 Central Park Dr. E., Carmel • $15 • 873-0200 • www.earthexplorertoys. com The Joe Krown Trio • In a rare Midwest appearance, this powerhouse New Orleans trio features Joe Krown, Russell Batiste, Jr., and Walter “Wolfman” Washington. They will take charge of the stage and take their audience back decades, to the roots of New Orleans, with their music. Each member of the band is a legend themselves, and their combined talent is an event you won’t want to miss! • March 20 at 6 p.m. • The Warehouse: 254 First Ave. S.W., Carmel • 661-1760 • www.liveforthemusic.com
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An Evening with Sophia Loren • Award-winning actress Sophia Loren is synonymous with grace, beauty, and artistry. You will be captivated as she has intimate onstage conversation with her audience during a special Q/A session. Her extensive career spans over five decades and includes multiple accolades, including the first Academy® Award for a foreign-language role with “Two Women.” Limited VIP tickets are also available, and include an exclusive meet and greet reception following the show. • March 22 at 7:30 p.m. • The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts: 1 Center Green, Carmel • Ticket prices vary • 843-3800 • www.thecenterpresents.org
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Grow your own tomatoes and peppers from seed Commentary by Noah Herron Warm weather is right around the corner and it’s time to plan your garden. One thing people neglect to do is start their own togardening mato and pepper seeds a couple months before our last frost date. The time is now to pick out the varieties you want in your garden and start the seeds indoors. It doesn’t take much to care for a few seedlings other than giving them a sunny window and enough water. Why go with the same old boring Bonnie varieties at the garden center (Better Boy, Big Boy, Celebrity, etc.) when there are thousands of heirloom varieties that offer better taste and vigor? tOMatOEs There are several different types of tomatoes available for home gardeners. I suggest growing a few types that offer different benefits. The most common tomato to grow is a beefsteak, which is great for sandwiches, BLTs and burgers. Roma tomatoes are excellent for salsas, dips and sauces. Lastly, include a cherry tomato, which are great for fresh eating or salads. Below are some of my personal favorites, but I encourage you to try varieties you’ve never heard of. Noah’s Favorites: • Beefsteak: Cherokee Purple, Mortgage Lifter, German Giant, Crnkovic Yugoslavian • Roma: San Marzano, Federle, Napoli • Cherry: SunSugar, Sweetie, Black Cherry, Blondkopfchen PEPPErs Peppers are pretty simple with not too many options. Try to include at least six pepper plants to make sure there are enough fresh peppers all summer and fall. The most popular pepper is the sweet bell which is excellent for salads and slicing. Also elongated sweet peppers make great stuffers and stir fry. If you like hot there are many options depending on how hot. Starting with hot wax, jalapenos, Anaheim chillies, cayenne, habanero, ghost and carolina reapers being the hottest! Ghost peppers can reach 1 million Scovilles while Carolina Reapers
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can reach 1.5 million! Noah’s Favorites: • Sweet Bell: California Wonder, Orange King, Yolo Wonder • Sweet Elongated: Sweet banana, Beaver Dam, Pepperoncini Italian • Hot Peppers: Early Jalapeno, Cubanelle, Anaheim Chili, Orange Habanero starting seeds Once you have your varieties selected you’ll need a good seed starting soil and some containers. Plant a couple seeds per container, about 1/4” deep, and cover lightly with soil. Keep soil moist but not damp at all times while growing inside. When seeds are germinating keep in a warm location without light. Using a heat mat keeps soil warm and increase germination rates. Once your seeds have sprouted move to a sunny window and keep there until ready to transplant outdoors. If both seeds germinated remove the weakest plant so each container has only one seedling. Noah Herron is owner of Urban Farmer Garden Center, 4105 W. Ind. 32, Westfield. To contact Herron, call 600-2807 or visit www.ufseeds.com.
EastEr Egg Hunts • CARMEL | Find your Faberge scavenger hunt | ArtSplash Gallery artists are painting giant eggs in Carmel this year. They will be on display from March 19-27. The eggs will be in business windows along Main Street in Carmel. Last year, more than 400 children visited the eggs. Visitors may start at Auntie Em’s to pick up clue sheets, and then match the eggs to the address. Everyone is welcome, and this is free to the public. There will be prizes of Easter toys and candy for children ages 10 and under. Each child will be entered into a drawing to win a giant basket of treats. Sponsored by PI Lab, Edwin the Duck. For more, visit carmelartsanddesign.com. • CARMEL | Spring Fever | Spring has sprung and the birds are chirping. Come out for an afternoon of fun activities including kite flying, Easter egg hunts, spring crafts and photos with the Easter Bunny! Pre-registration is encouraged to avoid lines and the $8 day-of fee. This event is from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. March 26. Cost is $5 per child. It is open to all ages, and is taking place at West Park. Egg hunt times are as follows: age 0-3 at 11:45 a.m., ages 4-6 at noon, ages 7-9 at 12:15 p.m., ages 10 and older at 12:30 p.m. For more, visit carmelclayparks.com/ccpr-events/spring-fever/. • FISHERS | The Fishers Station Kiwanis 35th Annual Easter Egg Hunt | This event will be on March 26 at the Roy G. Holland Memorial Park. This is a free event and no pre-registration is required. The egg hunt is open to children in 2nd grade or younger. The egg hunt begins at 1:15 p.m., rain or shine. Pictures with the Easter bunny begin at noon, but parents must bring their own camera. For more, call 490-0352. • NOBLESVILLE | The public is invited for fun and egg-citement at the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Forest Park on March 19. Come and find eggs loaded with surprises, listen to the DJ, jump in the bounce house and much more. Visitors can also get their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. The Noblesville Sunrisers Kiwanis will be hosting a pancake breakfast in conjunction with the Easter Egg Hunt at the Forest Park Inn from 8-10:30 a.m. The menu will consist of pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and milk. There is a $5 charge for the breakfast. All proceeds will go to a children’s charity. There will be egg hunts for children from ages 1-10. • WESTFIELD | Easter Egg Drop at Grand Park | The Westfield Church Easter Egg Drop is a FREE Easter Egg Hunt open to the community for pre-registered children up to age 10. This event is put on and hosted by the churches of Westfield. The event will be on March 26. Registration is required. For more, visit westfieldeggdrop.com. • ZIONSVILLE | EGGnormous Egg Hunt | The festivities begin at 9:30 a.m., March 26, and the first egg hunt starts at 10:30 a.m. Starting at 9:30 a.m., there will be a continental breakfast for a donation. This is the first of event of the year in Lions Park. The morning begins with fun activities for the family and is followed by an egg hunt by age groups on different fields within the park. Parking in Lions Park is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Age groups for the hunts will be as follows: ages 1-2, ages 3-4, ages 5-6, and age 7 and older. For more, visit ZionsvilleLions.com.
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Set your priorities, budget for home improvements Commentary by David Decker Spring is here, and for many people, the new season brings a desire to do something new in your home. HOme interiOrs Spring is a great time to begin a renovation project, but there are some important things to consider before starting your remodel. Here are two things to think about and discuss with your family before you jump into a home renovation project: Priorities What do you want to get out of your remodeling project? Do you want to update a dated kitchen? Add automation to your home? Create a totally redesigned and luxurious bathroom? More convenient space? Add aesthetic value? Update appliances? New Flooring? The options are endless so taking some time to determine what is important to you will make planning your project easier. Budget Once you’ve considered your priorities, you can start thinking about your budget. Bud-
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geting means not only thinking about what the total cost of your project will be, but also allocating funds to match the priorities. David Decker is president of the Affordable Companies, which include Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms and now Affordable Custom Flooring. They are based in Carmel (575-9540, www.the-affordablecompanies. com). E-mail home improvement questions to david. decker@the-affordablecompanies.com.
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Ready, set, go! Commentary by Randy Sorrell And we’re off … rushing to rejuvenate gardens, patios, kitchens, minds and spirits. At least that’s what OutdOOr living it feels like after a solid string of warm, sunny days that seem to percolate our enthusiasm for life and improvements. There’s actually a biological explanation for our irrational exuberance. Credit goes to a provocative cocktail of sun producing vitamin D combined with the endorphins released with physical activity. I love endorphins! Refresh your outdoor space Many landscapes and outdoor living spaces begin to look tired after several years of use and snowy winters. Here are six painless strategies to refresh your outdoors: 1. Ever notice how your car looks gloomy a handful days after washing? Your patio and deck are the same way. Pollution and acid rain are the primary ugly culprits. Combine that with colorful explosions of BBQ sauce and red wine and imagine how a powerful pressure washing or scrubbing will brighten the space. Our patios are intentionally
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overworked and need scrubbing a few times a year. An annual spring-cleaning of landscape beds is imperative. It’s such “low hanging fruit,” it shouldn’t even make the list. Clean the beds, prune, fresh edge, mulch and you are good. Let’s have some fun! Go shopping and discover the bright new luxury prints on patio furniture cushions, rugs and pillows. It’s amazing how often we employ that strategy to rescue tired spaces that had been targeted for replacement. Push those saved dollars to something more exciting. Nothing says rejuvenation like shiny pots with a controlled chaos of plants screaming for attention. Think BIG. Small pots get lost. Here’s another brilliant idea that will separate you from the ordinary … oversized mailbox and coach lampposts. Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improvement firm. He may be reached at 679-2565, randy@ choosesurroundings.com or www.choosesurroundings.com.
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Hikers Challenge set By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com The Hoosiers Hikers Council members figured what better way to celebrate Indiana’s 200th statehood anniversary fitness than to hike 200 miles in the state. “The challenge is hike 200 miles on natural surface hiking trails,” said Mark Stuttgen, chairman of the Bicentennial Hikers Challenge and HHC board member. The challenge began on Jan. 1 and will last until June 30, 2017. Stuttgen, a Martinsville resident, said hikers must travel those 200 miles on at least 10 of the trails on the Bicentennial Trail List. The list is on hoosierhikerscouncil.org. “You can go out and experience trails you’ve never hiked on before,” Stuttgen said. “It’s a great way to explore Indiana. Two hundred miles gives you good reason to hike more than you normally do.” Hikers will keep a log of the miles they’ve traveled on each trail. “It’s all on the honor system,” Stuttgen said. While supplies last, hikers that reach the goal will receive a free Indiana Bicentennial patch and an electronic certificate showing completion. “It’s more of a thing to say I’ve done this, and I was part of the challenge, more than anything else,” Stuttgen said. “It’s not so much
Mark Stuttgen hiking the Appalachian Trail. (Submitted photo)
of a race as personal experience. The idea is to get you out there and hike somewhere you haven’t before.” There are more than 100 trails on the list, including Ritchey Woods in Fishers. Stuttgen said more than 500 individuals have registered so far on the website. There is no fee, and it is not necessary to be an HHC member. Stuttgen said his non-profit organization promotes natural trail usage. “This Bicentennial Challenge is another way of promoting trails,” Stuttgen said. The Hoosiers Hikers Counsel builds natural surface hiking trails. “There are no man-made materials, no rocks or gravel or blacktop,” Stuttgen said. “They are typically narrow trails.”
The pause that refreshes Commentary by Mindi Epstein If you are like most people, you may be distracted by other thoughts as you read this article. Many of us have become health so accustomed to juggling multiple balls and thoughts at the same time, that the familiar intensity of multitasking and multi-thinking feels normal. Maintaining this level of hyper-awareness keeps us poised and ready to react. It also wears us down. Day after day of living in preparation for fight or flight takes its toll, leading to physical and mental ailments we have come to accept as natural to the human condition. Our breath is the bridge between the conscious and subconscious; between the busyness of the external world and the stillness of our inner selves. This is where healing and rejuvenation begin. Taking care of ourselves is an inside job. Child’s Pose, for example, is a posture of self-care and innocence. We begin by kneeling on the ground, settling the torso between the thighs and resting the forehead on the earth
Child’s Pose is a posture of self-care and innocence. (Submitted photo)
so that our tender bellies and internal organs are protected by the shell of our spine and ribcage. Tension rolls off our backs. Mindi Epstein, ERYT-200, RYT-500, is the owner of Peace through Yoga in Zionsville, Speedway and Danville. She founded Main Street Yoga in Speedway prior to purchasing Peace through Yoga in Zionsville. A third studio in Danville was opened in May 2015.
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Vive designs on display at Flower & Patio Show By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com
Vive’s Showcase Garden will be part of the In the Dark exhibit at Expo Hall. “We’re going to have quite a bit of landRyan Coyle knows the Indiana Flower & scape lighting and some highlighted custom Patio Show provides a special opportunity for light features that we’ve built,” Coyle his landscaping said. gardening business. This year’s show theme is “It’s Tall, “The cool thing Dark & Awesome!” about this show is it allowed us as “A lot of dreaming up about the landscape architects and designers design comes with the theme,” Coyle to showcase what we can do,” said said. Coyle, owner and head designer for Coyle said he has an old 1950 grain Vive Exterior Design in Fishers. “We Coyle truck that has been restored and have no restraints on our design. A turned into a play structure for the children. homeowner might have a specific preference, “They can play on that during the show but this allows us to think way outside the while the parents walk our garden,” Coyle box and display a different side of what we said. “It’s going to be a really neat focal point. can do. I always like to add something into We’re also going to have a water wall that is the feature that no one has ever seen before, going to be falling from the ceiling.” something completely unique.” Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 15, 16; 10 The 58th annual show began March 12 and a.m. to 9 p.m. March 17, 18, 19 and 10 a.m. to 5 will conclude March 20 at the West Pavilion and Expo Hall of the Indiana State Fairgrounds p.m. March 20. The show-ending blow-out sale is set for 5 to 6:30 p.m. General admission in Indianapolis. is $14. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Coyle, a Carmel resident, has been displayFor more, visit indianaflowerandpatioshow. ing at the Flower & Patio Show for 12 years, com. one year after he opened his business.
A fine-weather drink Commentary by Anna Skinner With fine weather days rolling around more often, some may be eyeing the booze that just screams spring. The Local’s White Sangria was one such drink. Created with sauvignon blanc, St. Elder elderflower liqueur and soda water, the drink had a unique combination of slightly fizzy paired with the dryness of the white wine and the natural sweetness from the elderflower liqueur. Fresh fruit is muddled below the ice of the wine drink, and sipping on this delicacy had me yearning to be on a patio or near some sort of body of water soaking up the rays. The fruity sweetness brings out the spring flavors, but the wine tones it down so the drink is not overly sweet. I did not feel like I would be nursing a headache later that night from enjoying the tasty beverage. The drink was flirty and cool and is versatile for spring or summer. Once The Local opens up the patio seating, I’d put money on the White Sangria being one of the more frequently ordered drinks. Overall, it was a very refreshing, exuberant spring drink.
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White Sangria is a great option to sip on during fine weather days. (Photo by Anna Skinner) Get it at The Local, Westfield Ingredients: Orange slice, lime slice, lemon slice, maraschino cherry, 1.25 oz. St. Elder liqueur, Los Cardos sauvignon blanc, Soda water. Directions: Muddle the fruit at the bottom of a wine glass and fill with ice. Pour St. Elder, then fill with sauvignon blanc, and top with soda water. Toss lightly and garnish with an orange slice.
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dispatches Best weather apps – Spring is just around the corner and it will likely bring some stormy weather. These are some of the best weather apps to try and they are all free: 1. Yahoo Weather – this app displays a great summary on the first page 2. Weather Underground – this is a good all-around app for accuracy and ease of use 3. AccuWeather – this app is great for local predictions but has a lot of technical data people may not need Source: BottomLinePersonal.com Money saving garden greens – Salad greens such as arugula, Swiss chard and spinach can be potential money savers if grown at home. Other veggies can be difficult to grow or maintain, but these are easy and long lasting. Plant seeds each week during growing season to ensure a season-long supply of them. When harvesting, use the outer leaves so the plant can keep growing. With these methods, you will have fresh greens all summer long. Source: BottomLinePersonal.com
Keep nails clean – Doing a lot of gardening in the spring brings with it a lot of dirt under your nails. To prevent that from happening, try scratching a bar of soap before heading outside. The soap should prevent dirt from lodging under your nails and also makes washing up easier. Source: LifeHacker.com K-cup seed starters – If you use a lot of coffee K-cups, here’s a handy way to recycle some of them. Remove the grounds – they make great compost. Then add some potting soil and you have perfect seed starters. The mesh strainer at the bottom of each cup allows water to drain through and soil to stay put. Plant your seeds and cover with plastic wrap to retain moisture. Seeds will sprout in a few days. Source: FreshEggsDaily.com
Regrow green onions – Green onions can be easily regrown for an endless supply. Take the leftover roots from a bunch and place them in a jar with some water. In about a week, you’ll see new growth at the tops that you can use for a variety of recipes. Source: TheKitchn.com
Coffee grounds compost – High in nitrogen, coffee grounds benefit crops such as leafy greens, squash and tomatoes. The decomposing coffee grounds create beneficial fungus that fights off non-beneficial mold and fungal colonies in the soil. Source: FreshEggsDaily.com
Storing fresh ginger – The best way to store fresh ginger is to grate the entire root. Arrange teaspoons of the grated ginger on a sheet of parchment paper in the freezer. Once the portions are frozen, place them in a freezer bag for easy access when needed. Source: MSN.com Seed soaking – Spring planting season is almost here. Before planting seeds, try this. Soak the seeds in warm water for 12 to 24 hours before sowing. This will help them to root, grow faster and be stronger. Source: GardeningKnowHow.com Wax paper shine – Keep kitchen and bathroom fixtures shiny by rubbing them with a piece of wax paper. The wax will repel water and oil so you’re not left with spots or fingerprints. Source: WonderHowTo.com
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Perennial herbs – If you want to grow fresh herbs but don’t want the hassle of planting seeds every spring, there are some herbs that are perennials – they grow back each spring, even in colder climates. Chives, thyme and mint will all regrow the next season. They are also very low maintenance plants. Keep mint out of direct sunlight in hot climates. Source: BottomLinePersonal.com
Commentary by Vicky Earley Spring is the ideal time to take an honest inventory of what is working and what isn’t with your indoor décor. interiors A designer’s secret for objectively assessing a space is to take a photograph of the room. If an item does not work, simply let it go. Needless to say, fresh color and spring go hand in hand. If your foundation pieces such as sofas and chairs are neutral, you can change the look and feel of your room as easily as changing jewelry. Strong red pillows on a gray sofa look amazing during the cold winter months, but if those pillows are substituted with a coral for the spring and summer months, your home will have a lighter, breezier feel. The new fabrics for spring are arriving daily and there are fabrics that bear names such as Fresh Butter, Poppy, Confetti, and Diva Blue. These can’t help but contribute to the celebration of spring’s arrival! A couple of pillows made of a color named Sea Spray or Candy Store and a few fresh accessories will escort a home all the way until the leaves start turning in the fall. Spring is the perfect time to paint. A
New fabrics for spring are arriving daily and there are fabrics that bear names such as Fresh Butter, Poppy, Confetti and Diva Blue. (Submitted photo)
fresh, new color on the walls guarantees that you will feel like stepping livelier. Even a fresh coat of a color that works helps to brighten the feel of a room. If you aren’t afraid of painting yourself, throw open the windows and spread the drop cloths! Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@ aol.com.
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GORGONZOLA FRUIT SALAD
FRISÉE SALAD
ANTIpASTO SALAD
Commentary by Anna Skinner Spring is a time for more than cleaning; it is for freshening and preparing our bodies for summer and all those poolside afternoons, so what better way to liven up your lunch than with a spring salad? I stopped at local restaurants around Hamilton Co. to try the best combinations that would boost me up for the change of season.
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Donatello’s Italian Restaurant, 9 W Main St., Carmel, had the perfect sweet and savory combo with the pairing of cheese, fresh fruits and lettuce. This was one of those rare combinations where something tasted delicious and was also healthy for you. There was a pop of color with granny smith apples, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and other fruits, as well as a complimentary tang from the onion and lettuce counterparts. The sweet raspberry dressing finished this salad beautifully.
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The Local, 14655 Gray Rd., Westfield, had a very light, refreshing option for a spring salad choice. Goat cheese and macerated strawberries provide a smooth, sweet pair to the walnuts and the frizzy, slight bitterness of the frisée lettuce leaves. The tarragon vinaigrette is made in house and the subtle dressing didn’t pose any sogginess of oversaturation. The tastes mingled together quite finely and did not provide any overly aggressive flavors.
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When people filter into Bazbeaux, 111 W Main St., Carmel, they are usually looking for pizza and not salad. Yet I decided to try the antipasto salad and was not disappointed. This salad is different than your typical salad as there are more meats, cheese and unique vegetables than lettuce. It has a tangy, zestful flavor. Customers can pick their dressing, and I chose the balsamic vinaigrette because it paired wonderfully with the vinaigrette shrimp, salami, prosciutto, pepperoni, artichoke hearts, hearts of palm and onions.
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With a cozy Downtown Noblesville location, Sunrise Café at Uptown is a local favorite for breakfast and brunch. The menu features classic American dishes to start the day and delicious homemade treats. Friendly staff and an inviting atmosphere welcomes both the regulars and newcomers alike to join the family, so sit down to a cup of coffee and start the day off right! Catering services are also available. Type of Food: American breakfast/ brunch options Food Recommendation: Eggs Benedict Reservations: Optional (it gets busy in the morning!)
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Shrimp with feta, olives
Commentary by Ceci Martinez
Here is a recipe you can literally have on the table in less than 30 minutes! This tasty and super easy dish will take you to a seaside Mediterranean village. The Mediterranean diet is one of the world’s healthiest; it reduces blood pressure, boosts your immune system and prolongs lifespan. In reality, the healthpromoting benefits of the Mediterranean diet have been known since the Middle Ages beginning with the essential food triad, wine, bread and cheese, supplemented with meats and seafood. Mediterranean food is simple cuisine that respects our balance with nature. Note: Extend your experience of Mediterranean cuisine by visiting Mezza Grill in Fishers. Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous, 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling, salt and freshly ground pepper, 6 plum Roma tomatoes, chopped, 1 1/2 lb. tail-on medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted, 1/3 lb feta cheese, crumbled, 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves Directions: Cook Israeli couscous according to the package instructions. Cover to keep warm and set aside. Preheat oven to 400F. Lay tomatoes in the
Mediterranean shrimp with couscous is a quick, easy dish. (Photo by Ceci Martinez)
bottom of a shallow baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Bake just until tomatoes release their juices, about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and top with shrimp, olives, feta and oregano. Bake until shrimp are bright pink and opaque throughout, 12-14 minutes. Serve couscous, top with shrimp mixture and drizzle with olive oil. Ceci Martinez is a Zionsville resident who was born in New York and raised in Peru. For more of Ceci’s recipes, visit currentzionsville.com.
Behind Bars: Paddy Palmer Get it at Langton’s, Carmel Ingredients: 1.25 oz. Paddy’s Irish whiskey, .5 oz. triple sec, 2 oz. iced tea, 1-2 mint leaves Directions: Build over ice in a Collins glass.
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The Stratford Executive Director Sam Carrillo with his wife Lupita and children Lisette, Emmanuel and Sarah enjoyed the evening with The Center for the Performing Arts President/CEO Tania Castroverde Moskalenko. (Photos by Amy Pauszek for Current Publishing LLC. Copyright 2016. All Rights Reserved) “Where’s Amy?” … I had an exciting opportunity to attend The Center for the Performing Arts ‘Founders Circle Donor Reception’ before seeing artistic director and Songbook ambassador Michael Feinstein live in concert. Guests who attended the reception were treated to complimentary beverages and hor d’oeuvres in the elegant Founders Room before Feinstein captured the hearts of everyone with his spectacular Broadway tunes and crowd favorites. Yep, Feinstein delivered. It’s concerts like this that remind me how lucky we are to have The Center for the Performing Arts. The Center has always strived to welcome, engage, inspire and transform through compelling performing arts experiences in a world-class environment. Thank you Tania Castroverde Moskalenko and her hardworking staff for continuing to bring the best artists from around the world to beautiful Palladium. I look forward to hearing about the new shows, as well as the upcoming 2016-2017 season announcement in late April. Trust me, you won’t want to miss out, and “Where’s Amy?” looks forward seeing you there.
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Dr. Charles Simons and his lovely wife Alice enjoyed the Founders Circle Donor Reception before enjoying they saw Artistic Director Michael Feinstein shine on the beautiful Palladium Stage.
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Storage facility gets new owner news@geistcurrent.com What used to be known as Brooks School Self Storage, the Fishers facility at 11775 Brooks School Rd. has business changed ownership hands following its acquisition by Dallas-based Rosewood Property Company. The location will be managed by Extra Space Storage and has been rebranded under the nationally recognized Extra Space Storage name. Rosewood Property Company currently owns 26 self-storage facilities in eight states. “The Brooks School Self Storage facility adds another important project to our expanding presence in the self-storage sector,” Rosewood Property Company President Bill Flaherty said in a release. “The facility, which is well-located in a desirable Indianapolis suburb, is very high quality and was built and operated by a respected and knowledgeable
Formerly Brooks School Self Storage, Extra Space Self Storage at 11775 Brooks School Rd. has been acquired by Dallas-based Rosewood Property Company. (Submitted photo)
group of local business people.” The facility was built in the fall of 2013 and expanded in the summer of 2015 to include 492 storage units, more than half of which are climate controlled, totaling 70,200 rentable square feet situations.
Habitat for Humanity opens ReStore On March 4, Habitat for Humanity hosted a ribbon cutting for the new ReStore at 7998 Centerpoint Dr., Suite 100. The ReStore sells donated furniture and appliances, with all profits benefitting Habitat for Humanity home builds. Members from OneZone, the shared chamber of commerce for Fishers and Carmel, Habitat for Humanity employees and Fishers city officials cut the ribbon. The following day, there was a grand opening for the public. Pictured, from left, are Mo Merhoff, Larry Glaze, Sirenia Morrison, Jill Voliva, Darryl Brownie, Ben Hutchins, Stan Yerkes, Jason Haney, Chris Moore, Todd Zimmerman, Amy Foster and Geoff Shaub. (Photo by Anna Skinner)
dispatches Lemonade Day registration – Lemonade Day Greater Indianapolis has opened its registration for Lemonade Day, to be held May 21. This is a fun and easy way to teach kids the basics of entrepreneurship and finance. When children participate in the program, they learn everything from customer service and supply management to marketing and how to calculate a profit. Visit www.Indianapolis.lemonadeday.org to get involved.
David Weekley celebrates 40 years – To commemorate five years of home building in Indianapolis and 40 years of home building nationwide, David Weekley Homes is thanking its customers with an offer traditionally reserved for team members – employee pricing on David Weekley homes. From now through April 17, homebuyers will receive a 7 percent discount, not to exceed $35,000, when they purchase a new home. For more information, call 800-7486219 or visit a sales office. New design studio opens – Pedcor Companies has announced that Surroundings by Natureworks+ has moved into a studio space on the second floor of the Indiana Design Center. Surroundings by Natureworks+ is known for its creation of unique, custom outdoor and indoor living spaces for homes across central Indiana and joins a vibrant community of design industry businesses located at the center.
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Fishers paramedic among those honored by St.Vincent news@geistcurrent.com Fishers Fire Dept. firefighter and paramedic Adam Lee was recognized March 2 as one of 13 recipients of the 2015 award St.Vincent Hospital Angel Medic Award. The award is given to a paramedic or EMT in each of the fire departments in Central Indiana who demonstrates proficiency in patient care and displays an attitude of professionalism. The purpose of the award is to recognize contributions made to patient care that align with the St.Vincent core values of wisdom, reverence, service of the poor, dedication, creativity and integrity. Nominations are made by peers and evaluated by a committee based on volunteerism and community service, core value commitment, leadership qualities, professionalism and providing appropriate medical care. Lee was presented the award for his continued work in developing and enhancing the tactical paramedic program between the Fishers Fire Dept. and Fishers Police Dept. Paramedics are embedded into a team of specially trained police officers to provide immediate care to the police officers in the event of an injury and to provide critical medical information to responding units. The paramedics also receive specialized training and work hand in hand with police officers during tactical situations.
Pictured, from left, are St.Vincent EMS Medical Director Dr. Mike Kaufmann, Fishers firefighter and paramedic Adam Lee, St.Vincent Fishers Emergency Dept. Manager Heidi Able and Fishers Fire Division Chief Steve Davidson. (Submitted photos)
This year’s recipients of the St.Vincent Angel Medic Award include, front row from left, Adam Lee (Fishers Fire Dept.), Brandi Cunningham (Whitestown Fire Dept.), Matthew Quigley (Zionsville Fire Dept.), Todd Watson (Noblesville Fire Dept.); back row from left, Ramona Everett-Seymour (Perry Township Volunteer Fire Dept.) Michael Goodrich (Pike Township Fire Dept.), Chris Duarte (Wayne Durbin Township Volunteer Fire Dept.), Renee Webb (Westfield Fire Dept.), Rick Viehe (Carmel Fire Dept.), Doug Bish (St. Vincent Critical Care Transport), John Coonfield (Jackson Fire Territory), and Greg Maxwell (Decatur Township Fire Dept.).
Dispatches Sinus and allergy seminar – Riverview Health will host a sinus and allergy seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. March 15 in the Krieg Devault Conference Room at Riverview Health. Learn more about sinus and allergy treatment options with Dr. Michael Agostino, a board certified ear, nose and throat specialist. A light dinner will be served. The program is free, but registration is required. Register at riverview.org/classes, or call 776-7999.
Riverview board unchanged – The Riverview Health Board of Trustees will remain the same for 2016. In addition, the Hamilton Co. Commissioners reappointed Bruce Kettler and William Kirsch, MD, to fouryear terms, which began Jan. 1.
Coconut water and pregnancy – Coconut water is very healthy for almost everyone, but especially for pregnant women. Consider these benefits: 1. Healthier breast milk – within 10 hours of drinking coconut milk, breast milk composition is healthier 2. Improved immunity – contains anti-viral, antibacterial and antifungal compounds 3. Increased energy – increases metabolism and stimulates thyroid function Source: Naturalon.com
Visitor restrictions at Riverview Health – As the number of flu cases increase, Riverview Health is taking added precautions to protect its patients, families, staff members and community from unnecessary exposure to influenza. Until further notice, the following restrictions are in place: no visitors with flu-like illness, fever or cough; no visitors under the age of 16; no visitors except immediate family, partner, or significant other.
Energy drink dangers – Energy drinks can be extremely dangerous because of their high levels of sugar and caffeine. An average 16 oz. drink can have as much as 160 mgs of caffeine. This is the equivalent of four cans of soda. It can also contain as much as 13 teaspoons of sugar. That’s almost one-quarter cup of sugar in each can. Many teenagers are skipping meals and choosing energy drinks instead. There are no laws prohibiting energy drinks, so parents need to monitor their teens’ consumption. Source: Naturalon.com
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Blueprint for Improvement: Old-world basement transformation Commentary by Larry Greene
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The goal was to create an open space that functioned well for the family, while bringing in elements from the outdoors. 1. New cabinetry, countertops, and light fixtures gave the space an updated look they desired. 2. A large island and window seat were installed providing ample seating for family and friends. 3. Wood beams were added throughout adding warmth and architectural features to the space. 4. The traditional fireplace front was replaced with large natural stone that extended to the ceiling. 5. Natural elements were carried throughout, including custom barn doors and weathered wainscoting. 6. The space was complete with new flooring throughout and cosmetic updates to the joining bathroom.
Before Background info: Built in 2001, this Carmel home in the Lynnwood Subdivision lacked the function and style the homeowners desired. After four years of making the space work, the homeowners were ready for a basement that fit their needs.
Before problems: The existing space appeared dark and closed off. It was outdated and did not function well for the family. There was no visual interest and the space felt like a typical basement. The homeowners desired a space they could utilize with family and friends and enjoy spending time in.
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Hamburg: Beatles and burgers Commentary by Don Knebel Hamburg, Germany, is one of the most pleasant cities in Western Europe, with more bridges over its canals than Venice and travel Amsterdam combined and 50 percent of its area in parks and water. The city’s name is remembered every day by millions of people around the world. Hamburg, the second largest city in Germany, was founded by Charlemagne in 808 along the Elbe River about 63 miles upstream from the North Sea. Hamburg became a tax-free city in 1189, and its large port became one of the most important in Europe. In 1241, Hamburg joined with Lübeck and other trading cities to form the Hanseatic League. Until the unification of Germany in 1871, Hamburg was an independent city-state and is now a state all by itself, with a population of about 1.8 million. Its massive city hall, with 647 rooms, is the home of one of Germany’s 16 state parliaments. Like other port cities, Hamburg became famous for its ladies of the night, who plied their trade along the Reeperbahn, sometimes called
Germany’s “most sinful mile.” Until it closed in the 1980s, the Reeperbahn featured a six-story brothel, the largest in Europe. During the early 1960s, the Beatles, then unknown to the world, played in the clubs along the Reeperbahn and John Lennon once said, “I might have been born in Liverpool – but I grew up in Hamburg.” Beatles-Platz, a circular plaza near the Reeperbahn paved to look like a vinyl record, honors the Beatles’ days in Hamburg. Many Germans coming to the United States in the 19th century left from Hamburg. In the New World they recreated the “Hamburg steaks,” made from ground beef, they remembered from home. Eventually, supposedly in connection with the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, someone put Hamburg steaks between pieces of bread and the “hamburger” was born.
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Now Hiring - Employment opportunities are available in the Carmel area. We are currently hiring part time help 25-30 hours per week for our day shift team. Starting pay $10/hr, potentially more depending on experience with opportunities for advancement. *Criminal background check is required. Experience is preferred but not required. *Having the following is helpful: Cell phone with texting Reliable transportation GPS is helpful *We will train you to clean with attention to detail. We employ only honest and responsible individuals. Join our professional cleaning crew! CALL 317-587-1294 TO APPLY Please email us today for more information at details@detailsbyots.com or you may apply online at www.detailsbyots.com
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Work closely with our amazing clients, enjoy flexible scheduling, and experience true job satisfaction. We are a non-medical personal care/elder care agency seeking warm, empathetic caregivers. Experience helpful, but not necessary — your best asset is a genuine desire to help others. Full- and part-time positions available. Contact: apply@claritycaregivers.com
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Custom drapery and soft furnishings workroom in Carmel is looking for friendly, personable people who like to sew. Sewing experience is necessary and the desire to learn and enjoy is a must. We’ll teach you our methods. Part-time weekday daytime, flexible 20 hour week position in a handy location in Carmel. Ability and willingness to climb a ladder is a needed. Good communication skills. Call Mark at Silk Mountain Creations 815-1660 to set a time to come by. Please do not drop-in. www.silkmountaincreations.com
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Now hiring seasonal positions: • Seasonal Laborers – Work outside and be part of team that maintains City’s streets, parks, and athletic fields. 35-45 hrs/wk. • Summer Camp Counselors – Lead youth and preschool campers in games, songs, crafts and other activities. 30 hrs/wk. For more info and to apply visit: www.fishers.in.us
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