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DeReamer highlights business experience for northeast district By Beth Taylor • beth@youarecurrent.com

time to find a maintenance manager and I go on to the next thing,” he said. He spends six to eight years in one venture and moves on. Brad DeReamer wants to represent District 6 on the city “My entrepreneurial background fits into the mayor’s council. May 5 will be his second time challenging incumbent vision of Fishers as an entrepreneurial city,” said Stuart Easley, a long-time memelection ber of the town council, for the DeReamer. DeReamer served one term as the mayor of seat. Self-described as a serial Greenfield and retired to Fishers for the benefit entrepreneur, DeReamer wants to bring his experiof being closer to children and grandchildren. He ence as a business owner and former mayor of promised his wife one year of retirement. “The one Greenfield to the Fishers City Council. year is over. I decided to take my experience and DeReamer holds two degrees from Purdue give back to society. Why waste all that experience, University. Together, he and his wife, Sharon, have DeReamer wisdom and contacts?” he said. owned eight businesses during their careers, Economic development is a top concern he wants to including an engineering business, restaurants and a travel improve. “As mayor of Greenfield, 40 percent of my time was agency. working on economic development. “I always thought I could do it better than the boss and I real“My entrepreneurial background fits Fishers needs to do a better job on ized at an early age that you can’t into the mayor’s vision of Fishers as economic development,” he said. DeReamer thinks that the council criticize your boss,” said DeReamer. an entrepreneurial city.” members have made some mistakes “I’ve been self-employed since my over the last 20 years. “The mayor early 20s.” and the council are critical because the decisions you make DeReamer has enjoyed building businesses and wants today have an impact 20 years later. Mayor Fadness’ decito apply what he’s learned as a member of the city council. sions will affect our kids and grandkids,” said DeReamer. “Money doesn’t drive me; it’s the goal that drives me. I love to take things from nothing and build them up. Then it’s

Colby wants the northwest district back By Beth Taylor • beth@youarecurrent.com On April 4, Mike Colby canvassed neighborhoods, hoping to place his yard signs on voters’ lawns. After losing to Selina Stoller in the last election by only 12 votes, election Colby wants to get back on the city council. “I ran the first time because I had ideas. I want another shot at it,” said Colby. Colby said that low turnout of 1,500 voters was likely part of the cause for his loss. A resident since 1986, Colby has served the Fishers community for nearly 20 years. His experience includes time spent on the Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals and the Advisory Plan Commission. He was elected to the Delaware Township Board in 2006 and then elected to the Fishers Town Council in 2010. He also helped to get the neighborhood matching grant program started. “I was elected to town council for four years, but because of the change involved that required us to hold another election, I only served three,” said Colby. “(Selina) Stoller was elected to one year. The seats that were not affected were the incumbents who won,” he said. Colby’s experience extends to state government. He was appointed by Mitch Daniels to serve on the Indiana Veterans Affairs Board and by Mike Pence to serve on the Indiana Medicaid Advisory Board. Colby, a retired Army Major and Vietnam veteran, moved to Fishers when he was stationed at Ft. Harrison and has seen the city grow from a small town. “Development is inevitable, so we have to do it smart,” said Colby. Because of his years as a resident, he has depth of knowledge of the history of Fishers’ development. He remembers cow pastures off of 116th Street and knows what has replaced them.

Mike Colby places his sign on a voter’s lawn. (Photo by Beth Taylor)

Colby wants to: • Promote responsible growth • Update aging infrastructure • Support public safety • Represent the residents of the district “Public service is my way of paying it back,” he said. “It’s my community. I want to do what I can to make it a better place.” His concerns for the northwest district include widening of Allisonville Road and concerns for The Orchard neighborhood. “I want to make sure that this district isn’t forgotten in the midst of city growth,” he said. Colby likes the current administration but has concerns about the future balance of power. “We have a fine mayor. He knows the job and is doing a good job,” he said. “I want to make sure we keep fiscal responsibility in the budget.” Colby said that integrity and honesty are foremost. “When people are going to the polls they want to know what they’re getting. With me, they know what they’re going to get.”

DISPATCHes Wine, Wags & Whiskers - You are invited to Wine, Wags & Whiskers from 6 to 9:30 p.m. April 24 at the Mansion at Oak Hill. Cost is $55 per person in advance, $65 at the door, and includes: wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, dessert, music and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Hamilton County. Purchase tickets online at www.WineWagsAndWhiskers. com. Scholarships for social media campaign – Indiana high school and college students are being encouraged to put their smartphones to good use by urging others to “Drive Now. TXT L8R”. Several state agencies have partnered to award $5,000 scholarships to students who compose the most creative and viral social media posts on Twitter, Instagram and Vine. Students may register their public Twitter accounts and read contest rules at www. txtl8r.in.gov. 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 applications are available at http://www.carmelchamber.com/ external/wcpages/wcwebcontent/webcontentpage.aspx?contentid=431. Gaines scholars selected – The University of Kentucky Gaines Center for the Humanities has selected 12 undergraduates, including Alexander Krupp of Fishers as new scholars in UK’s Gaines Fellowship Program for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 academic years. Fishers Library teen event - Join the Harry Potter themed lock-in on April 17 at 8 p.m. There will be individual & team activities setup throughout the evening with an emphasis on The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry. Come dressed up as your favorite character. Ages 13-19. Teen police academy – The 14th annual Fishers Police Dept. Teen Academy will be held June 22 through 26. The academy is one week of law enforcement type training that allows teens to better understand how law enforcement works. Applicants must be 13 years of age or older and enrolled in a junior high or high school in Fishers. Spots are limited so contact officer Cory Robinson at robinsonc@fishers. in.us to begin the screening process. Swim lesson registration – Southeastern Swim School is offering swim lessons at the brand-new Hamilton Southeastern High School Natatorium starting in the spring. Spaces are limited and will fill up quickly so reserve now! Children must be toilet-trained to participate. Hamilton Southeastern High School is located at 13910 E. 126th St. For more information, visit www.hseswimlessons.com or call 579-0164.

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Mayor is the ‘reason for our success’ Editor, I read your editorial in the From The Backshop section of the most recent Current in Geist. I would like to present an opposing opinion. First of all, to your main point about Gov. Pence receiving bad advice. From what informed point of view do you make this conclusion? Your article provides no backing to this statement nor sources demonstrating what type of advice that the governor is receiving. We, the residents of Indiana, elected not only the governor but the members of the Indiana Senate and House as well. As such, we need to have confidence that these elected officials are doing their jobs to the best of their ability and fairly representing us, their constituents, while doing so. The governor is taking input and counsel from many areas of influence, as should be obvious from the efforts to swiftly make changes to legislation that is related to or will be affected by the RFRA. You state that ‘Our state - and, more to the

point, our business community - is under duress over the passage of a law that would allow, if not rewritten, business to discriminate based on sexual orientation and other viewpoints’. I’d like you to share any empirical data that supports that statement. All I have heard is the saber rattling of some companies and organizations that they will make a grandstanding move to show that they ‘will not tolerate bigotry’. But even those threats seemed to have moved on and focused on other topics. Where is any data that supports what, if any, fiscal effect these threats are actually having on our state’s economy? Not to mention that there are (now) 19 other states with similar legislation. Are these companies boycotting those states too and are they all in peril of fiscal disaster? I think not. (Go to www.geistcurrent.com to read the full letter.) Joel Parris Fishers, IN

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Anders Arnold and Melissa Dragoo create fun youth programs at the Fishers Library. (Submitted photos)

Library offers new teen programs By Beth Taylor • beth@youarecurrent.com

With a college-lounge atmosphere and fun programs geared toward teens, the Fishers Library is becoming a cool place for youth kids to hang out and decompress or complete school work assignments. The Fishers Library has a teen advisory board comprised of Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern students. “We will talk about what we have coming up for the month and they help spread the word at school,” said Anders Arnold, the library’s youth paraprofessional. The TAB group meets with Arnold to plan fun activities that kids will want to attend. Arnold began his job at the library last November. “My first thing was to find out what kids want,“ said Arnold. “We talked about writing workshops, poetry slams and fun things like Lock-in parties. My goal is to get a wide variety of things to offer. We want to focus on people who don’t normally come to the library. I think they will be surprised when they see what we have to offer.” On April 17, the library becomes a Harry Potter Hangout. The evening lock-in event begins at 6 p.m. and will include individual and team activities throughout the evening with an emphasis on The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Teens are encourage to dress up as their favorite character. Planned activities include scavenger hunts, trivia and magic spells for ages 13 through 19. “We’ve looked into playing a modified version of Quidditch,” said Arnold.

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“Anders just started in November. He brings in an interesting viewpoint. He’s done a really great job of adding programs we haven’t seen before,” said Youth Services Team Leader, Melissa Dragoo. The next Puppies & Popcorn event is scheduled for April 21. Therapy dogs from Love on a Leash are brought in to help busy teens relax. “We have games for the dogs and tables with popcorn—kids interact with the therapy dogs,” said Arnold. The library’s largest event, Star Wars Day, happens on May 2. “It’s a family event with activities for all ages,” said Dragoo. “We’ve had about 3,000 people attend the event.” Light saber training and robotics demonstrations expose kids to technology with the Star Wars theme tie-in.

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Mary Ann, Jean and Ralph Starr are thankful for Josh Leagre’s heroic act. (Submitted photos)

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By Nancy Edwards • news@currentinfishers.com Local parents of a woman who nearly drowned 10 years ago have in memory not forgotten the man who saved their daughter’s life. Jean Starr, 36 at the time, was driving her new Jeep Grand Cherokee home from work when she suddenly suffered a seizure near the intersection of 116th Street and Allisonville Road. Her Jeep jumped over a curb and veered into a pond by Conner Farm Apartments, quickly submerging into water. Meanwhile, Josh Leagre was driving home from school at Ivy Tech when he was startled by Starr’s vehicle, which crossed right across the lane in front of him. Just a few seconds later, he watched in terror as the jeep plunged into water. “I slammed on my brakes and pulled into the entrance (of the apartment complex), ran down the sidewalk, trying to yell at whoever was in the jeep and trying to keep (Starr’s) attention, but I didn’t get an answer,” he said. After yelling at nearby customers of Starbucks to call 911, Leagre jumped into the pond and swam over to Starr. “I remember the windows being up, and I could see her. She looked at me. I asked if there was anyone else in the car, and worried if there was a child in there and she shook her head ‘no,’” he said. Leagre smashed the window, unfastened Starr’s seatbelt and pulled her out the window, then safely to shore. After police arrived, Mary Ann and Ralph Starr received a phone call from an officer informing them of their daughter’s accident. The Starrs rushed to the scene and spotted Jean, who told her parents that she was okay. Then, Mary Ann recalled, “the police officer said, ‘Would you like to talk with the young man

Josh (right) with wife Mindy, Ella Marie and Aidan. (Submitted photo)

who saved your daughter’s life?’” “We hugged and kissed him and told him we loved and appreciated him,” Mary Ann said. Since then, Leagre and the Starrs have kept in touch on a regular basis. Now 32, Leagre lives in Noblesville and is a married father of three and a lead mechanic at Penske Honda. “We try to be so grateful and give him little gifts here and there, but it’s never enough,” Mary Ann said. “How do you say ‘thank you’ enough? There’s no way.” Years later, Leagre still does not view himself as a hero. “I was doing what I thought was the right thing to do,” he said. “I was doing something I hoped someone would do for me.” Mary Ann disagrees. “He says, ‘no, no, anybody would have done this,’” she said. “I don’t think so. I think it takes a person above and beyond to do what he did.”

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Lemonade Day Mayor Scott Fadness rallies the students for Lemonade Day kickoff. (Submitted photos) On April 9, mayor Scott Fadness and superintendent Allen Bourff attended a rally at Riverside Intermediate School to encourage kids to participate in Lemonade Day on May 16. Kids are encouraged to create a lemonade stand and take part in an entrepreneurial experience. For more information, go to Indianapolis. lemonadeday.org.

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Things Your Mother Never Taught You gardening event — On May 3 from 1 to 3 p.m, the Ambassador House and Heritage Gardens presents experienced gardeners who will lead small groups through a series of design stations and cover topics including mulching, pruning and deadheading. The free event is open to the public.

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Volunteers needed for Hamilton County Medical Reserve Corps By Beth Taylor • beth@youarecurrent.com

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Physicians and nurses as well as veterinarians, mental health professionals and dentists can all serve in times of need. Community memThe Medical Reserve Corps is a trained team bers without any medical training can assist of volunteers who are dedicated to improving with administrative tasks. “We need emergency preparedvolunteer ness and strengthpeople who have communications backgrounds to distribute public information. ening the public We need people to direct traffic. You health infrastructure. The program need all kinds of folks,” Zimmerman said. was founded after President George W. The HCMRC currently has 95 people Bush’s 2002 State of the Union Address on the roster. in which he asked all Americans to vol“We need more volunteers because unteer to support their country. In 2005, Zimmerman Hamilton County is a big place. A lot can the Hamilton County Medical Reserve happen in a big place,” Zimmerman said. Corps was established by the Hamilton HCMRC volunteers receive initial training with County Health Dept. to assist with public health the Hamilton County Health Dept. and local emeremergency preparedness and response. gency response partners to prepare to respond The HCMRC supplements existing local emerto public health emergencies. Volunteers are gency and public health resources. required to do one training session each year “If we don’t have this, then we’re going to and orientation sessions are held quarterly. The strain resources,” said Margaret Zimmerman, sessions include a segment on the basics of Medical Reserve Corps spokeswoman. “We need family preparedness. surge capability.” The next HCMRC meeting is 10 a.m. to noon Zimmerman said that there are three reasons April 18 at the Hamilton County Health Dept., for surge need: infectious diseases, natural di18030 Foundation Dr., Noblesville. sasters and threats of terrorism. For more information, visit www.hamilton“To volunteer for MRC, you don’t need to be a county.in.gov or contact Linda Foley at Linda. medical professional. It’s great if you are, but we Foley@hamiltoncounty.in.gov. need all kinds of people,” she said.

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Humane Society eyes new, larger shelter By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com The Humane Society for Hamilton County has begun plans to move its operation from 1721 Pleasant St., Noblesville, to land donaPETS tion adjacent to Ind. 37. HSHC Executive Director Rebecca Stevens said Brad and Carey Riley donated three acres on Herriman Boulevard in Noblesville between its properties of Recreation Unlimited and Indiana Elite Cheer & Tumbling. Stevens said plans are to build a new, 20,000-square-foot shelter on 1.5 aces and use the other half to create a public dog park. “It’s a great property for exposure and visibility,” she said. “We’ll design (the dog park) with membership fees as a revenue generator for the shelter. It’ll be a place our shelter dogs can exercise and get outside, which we don’t have the space to do today.” Stevens said the plans for the move are still in the early stages. “We’re working on research, best practices in terms of design,” she said. “We haven’t launched a capital campaign yet.” In February, Stevens visited a shelter in Greenville, S.C. “We really liked the visual exterior of Greenville,” she said. “It’s a steel structure and there are all steel buildings on Herriman Boulevard, which is much less expensive to build. We want a place that is very family-friendly, that people

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, Carmel City Councilor Luci Snyder, Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear and Humane Society for Hamilton County Executive Director Rebecca Stevens look over site plans for a new shelter in Noblesville. (Photo by Robert Herrington)

are excited to visit.” HSHC moved into its current location of less than 10,000 square-feet in October 2006. “We were out of space with the animals we had the day we moved in. The county did a good job designing an animal control facility,” she said, adding that the facility wasn’t built for long-term inhabitants but HSHC is a no-kill shelter. “We did the best we could all these years … We want to ensure all animals are getting the best chance for a second chance.” Stevens said the new space will allow for other services and programs they currently can’t offer at the shelter. The new facility will be funded 100 percent by the HSHC. “We’re not looking to the county or any municipalities to help us fund it,” she said. “We’re not looking for taxpayer dollars.

Future plans for the current site are unknown at this time. Stevens said county officials are aware of the shelter’s plan to move and the low cost spay and neuter clinic, which shares space with HSHC, has a desire to expand. She added that the shelter has no interest in keeping the space open once it moves. “We’re not looking to operate two facilities. It’s not going to work for our business plan,” Stevens said. Stevens said HSHC is hoping to get the rezoning approved by the City of Noblesville this summer. “We have always been proud to have the humane society in the City of Noblesville,” Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear said. “I am really excited to see them expand and continue their great service to the county.”

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Plenty to do for little ones on a local spring staycation Commentary by Heather Kestian If there is anything I have learned on this maternity leave, it is that stay-at-home moms are saints. Holy mother of Groundhog leisure Day, Batman. The day looks a lot like this: breakfast (which I hope gets eaten and does not end up on the floor), get children dressed (mostly matching clothes), get children to the bus stop (on time), spend time perfecting the Pinterest projects (oh my, this one is hilarious, I have formed a love/hate relationship with Pinterest), naptime (even funnier), dinner, bedtime, then late night feedings every two hours. Rinse and repeat. Day, after day, after day. Saints, I tell you. In my quest to make memories for my little ones, I have decided to forego any future Pinterest failures and instead take all of my little ones on mini trips for spring break this year. I figure there are so many things to do in and around Fishers that we will pack up the mini van and trek across town. I am sure you see the hilarity that these mini adventures will entail but I am determined to try my hand at field trips with three kids in tow and no other adult help. I just laughed out loud at my stupidity as I wrote that last sentence. I can do this. Right? As a little inspiration to others, I have

compiled a list of places to go for fun in and around Fishers. 1. Conner Prairie: This is one of our all time favorites. Who doesn’t like a little time travel? The next time I ask my oldest to turn off the light, and he asks why, I am going to remind him he should be thankful we have lights to turn on and off. 2. Fishers Parks Day: We are going to travel from park to park (Brooks School, Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, our neighborhood park, among others) and then they will get to rank which park is their favorite and tell each other why. It should be a hoot! 3. The Indianapolis Zoo: There are always lots of things to do at the Zoo and it wears the little ones out. And let’s be honest, the drive back to Fishers with completely tired little people is always awesome. The quiet rocking out to the 90’s station is always a blast…for mommy. We are going to have so much fun on this staycation, I am sure of it!

Heather Kestian is a Fishers resident and mother. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism, as well as a master’s degree in education. Her family moved to Fishers in 2010.

Proud of the mayor’s swift action Commentary by Larry Lannan It is rare for anything to receive a standing ovation at a Fishers City Council meeting. But that is what happened proclamation on April 1 when the council unanimously approved a proclamation proposed by mayor Scott Fadness. That proclamation declared Fishers as “an inclusive city, proud of its growing diversity, intolerant of discrimination of any kind.” There was a recognition that the Religious Freedom and Restoration Act (RFRA), as originally enacted by the State of Indiana, would not allow a city to exempt itself from its provisions. Faced with a backlash from corporate interests heavily invested in our state, lawmakers at the Indiana Statehouse backtracked with a “fix” that satisfied most (but not all) of the business interests on the issue of potential RFRA discrimination based on sexual orientation. I am personally proud that the mayor of my city was out front on this issue. Scott Fadness has expressed to me on a number of occasions how he feels about discrimination based on anything, including sexual orientation. He abhors it.

Some will say Fadness did this to please corporations that are considering a presence in Fishers. I have no doubt that was part of the equation. But Mayor Fadness didn’t have to wait and see or think about this issue. He acted quickly. Prior to the council vote, I wasn’t absolutely certain the proclamation vote would be unanimous, but it was. As each council member spoke in favor of the proclamation, it was clear they all supported it. Corporations are learning that in order to attract the best and brightest employee talent, they must encourage an open workplace free of any discrimination. Those same corporations want to locate in states and cities that are perceived to be open and embracing diversity. Fishers wants to lure corporations into the city. Mayor Fadness has repeated many times that he expects Fishers to be a “smart, vibrant and entrepreneurial community.”

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Elizabeth James rehearses at home for upcoming performance. (Photos by Sara Crawford)

Teacher challenges herself as alto member of the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir By Marcia Ellett • news@currentinfishers.com

A recent college grad and Geist resident, Elizabeth James is now working as choir co-director at Center Grove Middle School North. This effervescent alto with a take-on-thecover story world attitude has been crafting her musical story since she could walk and talk. “She showed an interest in singing when she was very young,” recalled Cherie James, Elizabeth’s mom. “She was this tiny person with a big voice. How could you not nurture that?” With both parents teaching music for a living (and a brother who teaches music too), perhaps it’s not surprising that Elizabeth would also have an affinity for it, but the path she has chosen to live out her love of music is decidedly of her own choosing. Her family moved to Geist when Elizabeth was in middle school, partly to be closer to her father’s music teaching job and partly to foster her and her brother Alex’s musical interests. “I started doing marching band in eighth grade,” said James. “We won nationals that year and got to participate in the Rose Parade and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.” James has also studied opera and dance and has been a choreographer. James said it became clear in her junior year of high school that she wanted to do something in performing arts, which created a dilemma she still struggles with today. Although she yearned to share her voice, she also had a desire

to give children the musical experience she had growing up. So she majored in both music education and vocal performance at Michigan State University. “I worked really hard to balance both degrees evenly,” James said. And while she admits it wasn’t easy, she said, “I’ve always lived with the idea that whatever opportunities I was supposed to take would present themselves.” Today she teaches six choirs and around 450 middle school kids in her day job and is also helping participants in the school’s musical learn their songs. They’re doing “Beauty and the Beast” this year. “Music is a creative art,” James said. “It forces the students to use their imagination, get out of their comfort zone — they have to make it into what it’s supposed to be. “It also gives that student who may struggle in the math classroom the opportunity to learn a different way,” she added, “and it forces them to put their iPads down.” James also believes it’s important to have a resource for challenging herself and continuing to grow musically. “You never stop learning as a musician,” she said. So James became an alto member of the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, which gives her the opportunity to work on pieces she wouldn’t be able to tackle with her young students. In April the choir is debuting the world premier of composer Mohammed Fairouz’s Oratorio “Zabur,” which speaks to the heart of the Symphonic Choir’s mission of “performing and commissioning new, bold works,” said the Choir’s Artistic Director Eric Stark. James said, “It’s always fun to premier a new piece because you can’t go and find recordings of it. You’re all discovering it together.” Future plans for James include going back to school someday to get a master’s degree in choir conducting or vocal performance

and travel. She spent a semester abroad during school and found that “music connects you to many parts of the world — to cultures you never would have dreamt of coming across. “It kind of opened my mind to how much history and how much future there is in the world of music. Just becoming more educated and connected to other cultures is a goal.” With a broad smile James said, “The thing about music — it adds a little bit more to life. It’s a very full-bodied experience that I don’t think many occupations provide on a daily basis.” And whether teaching or performing, James will continue to seek the next musical opportunity, relishing each beautiful note along the way.

About Elizabeth James Age: 24 Resides: Geist Family: mom (Cherie), dad (Matt), brother (Alex) Occupation: Choir director Center Grove Middle School North Education: Music education and vocal performance, Michigan State University. Hobbies/interests: Working out, cooking, music Quote: “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” – Mae West

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FROM THE BACKSHOP The name game: Hillary or Clinton? With one day remaining before the annual fleecing by the IRS, it’s interesting to us that among the burning topics late last week was this: Hillary Rodham Clinton, who we and the rest of the free world believe will declare for the Democratic presidential race, is being defended by women that consider it sexist to refer to her by her first name. “I think it generally cheapens the image of the candidate,” one wag said last week. Yeah, it’s right up there with Benghazi and personal e-mail accounts. We’re not certain how Clinton prefers to be addressed, but we will defer to the journalistic style of our times and use her full name on first reference, last name on subsequent mentions. This ranks right up there with defending our borders, shrinking government and dialing back spending. It’s interesting to us that Clinton’s team has mobilized a Ready for Hillary super-PAC effort. It’s not too sexist, we suppose, to ask for campaign donations for a firstname-candidate. We further suppose being referred to by her first name beats the tar out of how her husband, former president William Jefferson Clinton, was called Slick Willie. Still, it would be along the same lines of references to Teddy (Theodore Roosevelt), Silent Cal (Calvin Coolidge), Ike (Dwight Eisenhower) and Ronnie (Ronald Reagan). In our view, it is not sexist and this is much ado about absolutely nothing. Still, as we await word from on high as to how we’re expected to address Clinton, we offer these suggestions: former senator, former secretary of state, Bill’s wife, high priestess, her majesty and/or her royal highness (even though the latter two are reserved for a monarchy, which, come to think of it … ).“Part of the rap about (Clinton) has been she’s not accessible and she’s not warm or friendly. This makes her a real person,” said Debbie Walsh, director of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. “(Hillary) has become part of the vernacular.” 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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Defined as possessing a state of mind including irrational, thoughtless, and negative assessment of people, ideas, or beliefs while clinging to one’s flawed self-perception, bigots love politics. Unquestionably, one could point to grenade throwers on both sides of the recent religious freedom debate. Moralizing has long been an American armchair sport. As discussed and widely expected, the issue seems to have landed in an indecipherable draw with both sides arguing victory while still demanding further “protection.” Were it a lesson to those legislators who would use their power to govern as a tool to force the subjugation of their, well, subjects, we could move on. Unfortunately, it’s added more legislation to more legislation to more legislation. One wonders the good of it. Leaders of countless institutions use broadbrush shaming to demand their own point-ofview. And, it seems to work. Perhaps we could apply the tactic to the on-going executions of “non-Muslims” by “non-Christians” in Africa? Maybe a super-cool company like Sales Force

could lead the way. Or, maybe Apple, which has more employees in countries that execute homosexuals than it does Indiana, could send out a Tweet. Let’s punish all “non-Christians” until they force the capitulation of other “non-Christians” – we can host a bacchanal of self-congratulatory, preening, and likewise erudite editorials cast from the highest reaches of our “right” minded elite. Let’s boycott Africa. It must be a continent of racists! Does New York do business there? One wonders when they will provide the moral beacon to withdraw from Africa with indignation. Will Gov. Andrew Cuomo voice the necessary reference point? What will we do until the press conference is called? Let’s stand by with CNN on live feed learning that Bruce Jenner is sad that his ex-wife’s daughter is sharing his clothes. Life is complex. Shouldn’t we be slow to judge? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.

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I’m sitting in Starbucks, trying to finish my column on my latest dental disaster, but I am so distracted by the conversations next to me that I’ve decided to hold the torture experience until next week in favor of expressing my opinions on people in coffee shops. First off, why am I here? Admittedly, I normally pen my articles during down times at school, stolen moments in the morning, or waiting at Tae Kwon Do. But I’m currently on Spring Break, and because my kids are in a different school system, it’s just been the dog and I. This is not a good thing. She’s so excited to have a playmate she literally cannot leave me alone. As soon as I even start to open my laptop or head in the general direction of the office, she grabs her tennis ball and comes barreling at me. “Play with me!” her big, brown, puppy eyes beg. If I ignore her, the barking and jumping begin, quite aggressively I might add, until I have no choice but to head outside and throw the stupid toy. So much for a relaxing vacation! My solution is simply to leave the house. Over the last few days I’ve spent quality hours at Wal-Mart, Jiffy Lube, Meijer, my classroom, Goodwill, Thai Orchid, the orthodontist, and now, Starbucks. When I first arrived, the place was fairly empty - a few professionals having lunch and a couple of retirees hanging out. I needed to charge my computer, so I chose a table in between two ladies. Five minutes after I’d plugged in, three women joined the one to my left. They range in age from mid-20s to probably 50, and now all I can currently do is listen, flinch and type. Holy mackerel! I want to interrupt and remind them that they are in a public place! With no discretion whatsoever, they are speaking quiet emphatically and specifically about their crappy boss, a coworker who is ruining her life with a deadbeat boyfriend, their awful clients, and every bad parenting decision their friends have made in the last three years. They are being caddy and judgmental and self-righteous, and honestly, I’m having difficulty suppressing a strong urge to punch somebody. Since I can’t physically harm them without risking incarceration, I’m writing about them here. Call it therapy! And now I’m just mad. I came here to get away from the crazy, and I’m seated next to a big bowl of it. So let this serve as a kindly reminder that airing your grievances is fine, and even on occasion, healthy, but doing so in a popular coffee shop may end you up in the local paper. Peace out.

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By Chris Bavender • news@currentinwestfield.com The music of the American Songbook swing era will take center stage when the Carmel Community Players present Club Morocco May 1 through 17. “The music of The Great American SongPerformance book is timeless and is one of the most important eras of musical development in American history,” said director, Ashton Wolf. “It speaks to people of all ages and lives in the hearts of millions of Americans, young and the young at heart. The music and artist of the swing era have been influencing generations of musical artists and can even now be heard by the likes of Lady Gaga teaming up with Tony Bennet to deliver some of her best performances yet.” A cast of 14 singers and dancers from all over the greater Indianapolis area, as well Carmel, Noblesville and Fishers will bring the show to life.

The talent that auditioned for this show was amazing. We were able to pull together a dream-team production staff and in addition, we’ve been fortunate to acquire excellent musicianship,” Wolf said. In addition, the show will feature a seven piece band playing songs by the likes of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Harold Arlen and Louis Prima. “The Music of the swing era was about big bands with lots of horns and great swing arrangements,” Wolf said. “We have stayed true to the arranging style of the time and wanted as many band members as possible to create the big band sound. If you’re going to play swing, you have to have real musicians.” The play opens with actual live film-noir style footage and will “explode into a rainbow of colors on the first downbeat of the music.” “We are turning the entire theatre into the Club Morocco, with tables available for some of our patrons. And, we will invite the

audience to dance if they wish,” Wolf said. “You won’t feel like you are in a theatre, you’ll feel like you are at the Club Morocco, a swanky Hollywood-esque style nightclub akin to those that existed during the heyday of the swing era; Ciro’s, Slapsy Maxie’s, the Trocadero et al.” Wolf said the show isn’t just a play – but an experience. “It’s a high-flying swing-music musical with gangsters and gumshoes, songbirds and hoofers; where the swing is red-hot, the beauty dangerous and the luck as fleeting as the love,” Wolf said. “You’ll come for the mood and the mystery; you’ll stay for the swing because at Club Morocco – ‘Once you’ve had the taste you never lose the hunger.’” Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for seniors (62+) and students. They are available online at www.carmelplayers.org or by calling 815-9387.

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Westfield Playhouse Presents: “The Civil War” • This theatre event is a moving song-cycle with a wide variety of musical numbers. • 1836 W. Ind. 32, Westfield • Tonight at 7:30 p.m.; April 18 at 7:30 p.m.; April 19 at 2:30 p.m. • $15 admission, $13 for seniors and students. • 896-2707. • www.westfieldplayhouse.org A Night in Tuscany • Take a saturday culinary adventure around the regions of Italy, letting the chefs of A Cut Above Catering be your guide. Start your evening off with our Chef-prepared Antipasto. Then, work side-by-side with chefs as you learn how to make various Italian dishes. For beginner to Intermediate skill levels. • Today 6 to 9 p.m. • $65 admission • A Cut Above Catering • 12955 Old Meridian St. Suite 104, Carmel • 575-9514 Owls of Indiana • Visit Founders Park to learn about the various species of owls that inhabit Indiana and how they differ from other birds of prey. Attendants will learn about hunting, raising young and surviving the nocturnal world. Live owls and other birds will be on display. • Today at 1 to 2:30

Indie Arts and Vintage Marketplace • Join a select group of invited purveyors of vintage, antique, junque, artisans, craftspersons, stylemakers and stylebreakers for a monthly celebration of all things unique, indie & stylish. Whether trying to outfit your first apartment, or accessorize your dream homethe marketplace will become your go-to source for inspiration and acquisition. • Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • $5 • Ritz Charles • 12156 N. Meridian St., Carmel • www.iavmindy.com/next-show/ Native American Village Tours • Visit Strawtown Koteewi Park for guided tours by park officials of Strawtown Enclosure, a Native American village that was inhabited over 700 years ago. During the tours, guides will discuss the Native Americans who built and used the enclosure and see some of the recovered artifacts. Tours begin inside Taylor Center of Natural History. • Today from 2 p.m. to end • All ages • 12308 E. Strawtown Ave., Noblesville • 774-2574 Poetry in Free Motion at the Artsgarden • Nearly 30 poems and art quilts will take center stage April 6 through 29 at the Indianapolis Artsgarden, Washington and Illinois streets celebrating central Indiana poets and quilters. This week features readings from Jayne Marek, Lylanne Musselman and Mary Sexson. • 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis • Today at 12:15 p.m. • Free • Exhibit open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sunday noon to 6 p.m. • 624-2563 • www.indyarts.org/artsgarden

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Sweet Treat from Fishers Parks and Rec • Calling all children with a sweet tooth, this program’s for you! Children ages 3 through 7 can compete in ice cream cone relay races, sing songs, hear stories, create a craft and can visit the ice cream sundae bar. During this drop-off program your child can also make their own ice cream to try. • Today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. • R $12/ NR $18 • Billercay Park • 12690 Promise Rd., Fishers • 595-3150

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A word to adults: Grow up Commentary by Jenny Swisher At what point in our lives did our food turn from good for us to good tastchange ing? Remember when you were a child, held hostage at the dinner table until you finished "five more bites" of the food you hated? We all have stories of hiding our carrots inside of our baked potato, or spitting our vegetable into our napkin. Then came teenage life, when we argued our way out of eating what we hated, or simply left it on the plate in obvious dispute. Then, we move on to adulthood, and we spend the first few years expressing our freedom with rebellion. 'It's 2a.m. and I have no one to report to? Then I’m going to Taco Bell, so boom!' And then somehow, in the midst of life and work and stress, we find ourselves overweight and wishing we could change, knowing it’s an uphill battle. We join a gym, but then reward ourselves with that cheesesteak that sounds so dang good. I've got news for you. And you're probably not going to like it. You need to grow up. You are an adult, and only you can decide to make a change.

You would not believe how often I hear statements like: "I hate fruit." "Green vegetables creep me out." "Water? Ew, that's boring.” We all have things we don't like. Me? I despise beets. But I eat them. Why? Because I know better. Because I know how my body feels when it's properly fueled, and I crave that feeling more than any temporary satisfaction. Start today. Try a food you haven't had in years, or eat one you know you like but usually don't choose because it doesn't taste as good as those nachos. What you'll start to find is someone inside of you that's open to change, not just wishing for it. And by trying and doing, you may get to stay and feel alive that much longer. Happy kale cooking to you, friends! Jenny Swisher is the owner of RevolutionX Studio here in Fishers, and also leads a team of nearly 300 health coaches in helping folks achieve their healthiest life. You can get in touch with Jenny via Facebook at www.facebook.com/JennySwisher or by visiting her blog at www.jennyswisher.com

dispatches Cardio-oncology clinic opens – Understanding the connection between heart disease and cancer treatments has driven Community Health Network to launch the first CardioOncology Clinic in Indiana. Community’s CardioOncology Clinic, located at Community Hospital North, will provide an individualized cardiac risk evaluation and treatment plan to cancer patients. Advance care planning – In observance of National Health Care Decisions Day, Franciscan St. Francis Health will set up booths with information about advance health care directives. The booths will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16 in multiple locations including, Franciscan St. Francis-Carmel, 12188-B N. Meridian St., main lobby. Back pain seminar – Physical Therapist Bill Hartman will host a session for Hamilton County residents who are living with back pain at 7 p.m. April 23 at Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training, 9402 Uptown Dr., Suite 1600, Indianapolis. Hartman will show you how effective breathing, movement and other techniques will eliminate your pain. Cost is $20. Register at http://bit.ly/WhyDoesMyBackStillHurt. GMOs to fight cancer – Scientists are working on a slew of new GMO crops (genetically modified organisms) that, in addition to coming in fun summer colors, will possess exaggerated health-promoting traits, like cancerfighting pink pineapples and heart-healthy purple tomatoes. Due to significant genetic juggling, the pineapple, created by Del Monte Fresh Produce, is rich in the cancer-fighting chemical lycopene. Source: TheWeek.com

Joint replacement seminar – Dr. Jeffrey Ginther, a board certified and fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon, will speak about the latest techniques and procedures for hip and knee replacement, including anterior hip replacement and Exactech Guided Personalized Surgery for knee replacements from 6 to 7 p.m. April 16 at Riverview Health. A light dinner will be served. The program is free, but registration is required and may be done at riverview.org/classes or by calling 776-7999. Chronic heart failure – Hamilton County Mended Hearts Chapter 350 will host a free educational session on managing chronic heart failure at 7 p.m. April 21 in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room at Riverview Health. Dr. John Paris, chief medical officer at Riverview Health, will present important information on chronic heart failure, including what it is, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the best options for treatment and management of chronic heart failure. Light refreshments will be served. Register at riverview.org/ classes or call 776-7999. Foot health seminar – Riverview Health will host a free foot health seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. April 28 in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room. Dr. Scott Schulman and Dr. Tracey Ikerd will discuss common foot problems, such as warts, ingrown toenails and bunions. They will also talk about the advanced wound care technology available at Riverview Health for foot infections and ulcers. Register at riverview.org/classes or call 776-7999. Fertility herbs – Many couples face fertility issues. In vitro fertilization is one option but is costly and not highly successful. These are some of the top herbs known to boost fertility. • Stinging nettle – high in Vitamin K and folic acid • Red raspberry leaf – tones the lining of the uterus • Red clover – corrects cervical mucus issues. Source: Naturalon.com

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Coming to a newspaper near you Commentary by Jordan Fischer The Associated Press released last month the list of changes and new entries for the 2015 edition of its stylebook. grammar guy As the default style guide newspaper, magazine and TV writers adhere to the in U.S., there’s a high probability you’ll be seeing some of these changes soon. Here are some of the more noteworthy updates: 1. BLT is now acceptable on first reference for a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich. Which AP senior editor has been sticking to his guns on this – and how long does it take him to order lunch? 2. The stylebook finally has an entry for “meme.” YTMND launched in 2001, guys. With this and the BLT thing … you’re not exactly on the bleeding edge of the culture. 3. You’ll be seeing “animal welfare activist” instead of “animal rights activist” from now on. 4. Kathmandu will now be spelled Kathmandu instead of, you know, however else we were spelling it. 5. This one I really like: There is now an entry chiding sportswriters for all the terrible clichés they use. I’m just going to excerpt it in its entirety: “A team losing a game is not a ‘disaster.’ Home runs are homers,

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The Hearth at Windermere NOW HIRING CNAs for day and evening shifts; weekends required; full and/or part time available; Please apply in person at 9745 Olympia Drive; Fishers, IN 317-576-1925

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT JANUS DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, INC 1555 WESTFIELD ROAD NOBLESVILLE, IN 46062 FULL TIME DRIVER Janus Developmental Services is seeking substitute Bus Drivers to be responsible for the safe and courteous provision of transportation services to individuals of the Hamilton County Express Transportation System. High School Diploma or equivalent required along with a valid Public Passenger Chauffeur’s License. PART TIME BUS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Janus Developmental Service is seeking a part time Bus Maintenance Technician. Successful Candidate will perform general upkeep of all agency's vehicles and buses to be in compliance with INDOT standards. High school diploma or equivalent, general truck maintenance knowledge, First Aid and CPR certification, Valid Indiana Public Passenger/Chauffeur License. To apply, visit Janus’s website at http://www.janus-inc.org/who-we-are/careers and download our application, or fax your resume to 317-773-8798

Residential cleaning company in Fishers is seeking Full time and Part time housecleaners. Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm. Needs reliable transportation, current auto insurance and a great attitude. Please call the Housekeeping Maid Easy office for more information or to apply 317-579-1988 or email lindsey@housekeepingmaideasy.com.

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Simpson Construction Services, LLC, a family owned general contractor, would like to hire skilled construction carpenters. Our company is growing, and we are looking for craftsmen that take pride in their work and want a future with our company. Contact Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

Commercial cleaning company seeking individuals to join our team. Seeking cleaners, floor techs, and supervisors. Health insurance and benefits available. Must pass background checks. Call the office for more info and to apply 317-849-0466.

Seasonal Laborers for Spring, Summer and Fall. Work outside, learn new skills, make money, and be part of the team that maintains Fishers’ streets, parks, athletic fields and facilities. Approx. 35-45 hrs/wk. Min age: 16 years old. Some evenings and weekends. For more info and to apply visit: www. fishers.in.us

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