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Major renovations are coming to the Noblesville Public Safety Building as the common council approved a $1.8 million proposal to make necessary upgrades to the place that government houses the city’s police, fire and courts at 135 S. Ninth St. Maintenance Director Brian Stone said the project will include the removal and installation of a new HVAC system, including the pipes for the closed loop system. The water-based system typically lasts 10 to 15 years according to Stone, and the city’s system is well over 20 years old. Due to the process of removing and adding the system and its component, Stone said it was financially sound to replace the roof at the same time. “The roof is more than 22 years old,” he said. “With the roof cuts we might as well put a new roof on it for the next 25 years.” Mayor John Ditslear said he remembers when the building was the city’s post office years ago. It was remodeled in the late 1980s/early 1990s to become the home of public safety. “Opposed to a new project we can continue to use the building. Every 25 years you will have to put some money into it,” he said. While renovations are being made, Stone said other minor projects like new secure entrance doors, rekeying the building, and security system will be done at the building. “Items that needed to be done the last 10 years,” he said. Stone said bids will open on April 1 and hopes to begin awarding contracts on April 8. “I’m not expecting a total (project) completion until August,” he said. Other agenda items of note: Saving money – By refinancing city hall bonds, Attorney Mike Howard said Noblesville can realize gross savings of $970,706. Howard said the refinancing of the bonds, which run until July 2025, the city can lower the interest rate to 2.34 percent for the next 11.5 years. Tax phase-in – The council unanimously approved the confirmatory resolution for an economic revitalization area three-year, 100 percent tax phase-in for ID Castings, 1600 S. Eighth St. Noblesville Economic

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DISPATCHES Winner, winner, remember this dinner – Refuge Christian Church CWC will be having its annual chicken or beef and noodle dinner, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. March 21 at the church, 11772 196th St., Noblesville. The menu includes chicken or beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, slaw or applesauce, rolls, drink and dessert. Proceeds will be used to help those in need. For more information, call 773-3475. HCAA new members – The following new members were voted into the Hamilton County Artists’ Association by the juried members: Donna Arnold, Carmel; Mitra Deldar, Indianapolis; Steve Haigh, Carmel; Carolyn Hayes, Fishers; David Heady, Fishers; Tomas Howie, Fishers; Barb McEvoy, Carmel; and Nancy Waltz, Noblesville. For more information, visit www.hcaa-in.org.

The Noblesville Public Safety Building, 135 S. Ninth St., will have $1.8 million in renovations take place this summr. (Submitted photo)

Development Director Judi Johnson said ID Castings proposes to purchase and install approximately $31 million worth of new equipment to expand its production capabilities. The company also will spend approximately $20 million on new buildings. The estimated tax abatement savings for the three years is $1,283,400. “It’s part of the Eighth Street beautification project and will have a real impact on our community,” Johnson said. ID Castings purchased the building on Oct. 1. The company has 25 employees and plans to hire an additional 27 employees with the expansion. Façade grant changes – The Noblesville Common Council approved Noblesville Economic Development Specialist Alaina Shonkwiler s request to amend the façade grant ordinance by waiving permit fees of approved projects. Of the 38 façade grant projects since 2008, 13 (four building and nine encroachment) have needed additional permits from the city. Shonkwiler said these fees total $3,600 or $450 a year over the eight years of the program. “They still apply and fulfill all the regulations for them,” she said, adding each permit still has a specified date and has to be approved by the board of works. “It’s one more thing we can use as an incentive for façade grant projects. It’s a small impact on the city but a big one for businesses.”

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Joint pain seminar – Riverview Hospital will host a joint pain seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. March 18. Norman Mindrebo, M.D., a board certified orthopedic surgeon, will share information on the newest techniques for joint pain and joint replacement. The joint pain seminar will take place Mindrebo at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel, 11925 N. Meridian St., Carmel. A light dinner will be served. The program is free, but registration is required at www.riverview. org or call 776-7999. Spaghetti dinner – Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 16000 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville, will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. March 22. The event is open to the public and free will donations will be accepted to benefit the church. Hot dogs will be available for children. U.S. 31 closure – INDOT crews have closed 131st Street/Main Street on either side of U.S. 31. This closure is expected to remain in place until the fall and will stretch to Illinois Street to the west and Pennsylvania Street to the east. During the closure, crews will begin construction of an interchange over U.S. 31 and motorists will not have access to/from U.S. 31 via 131st Street/Main Street. During construction, access will remain available at the 131st Street/Pennsylvania Street intersection until construction begins on the roundabout later this spring. For more information visit us31hamiltoncounty.in.gov.

Congressional art competition The office of U.S. Rep Susan Brooks (R-Ind.) is now accepting entries for the 2014 Congressional Art Competition. A student from Indiana’s 5th District will have his or her artwork displayed in a United States Capitol hallway visited by thousands of policy makers and tourists each year. Read more at currentnoblesville.com

Rejuvenate more There is only so much space and unfortunately not everything fit in our special section in today’s edition. To learn about baby shower trends for 2014 or to see a list of trees the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources does not recommend you plant, visit www.currentnoblesville.com

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in a building at the parks or a classroom at a school,” she said. Davis said the schedule includes trips to variThe Noblesville Boys & Girls Club and park’s ous Noblesville parks (March 31); Indy Islands department are partnering to provide a “vacation Splash Park (April 1); Mounds State Park at home” for students ages 7 to 12 on in Anderson (April 2); Fort Benjamin HarMarch 31 through April 4. rison State Park (April 3); and the Discov“It’s the first time for us parks ery Center at Eagle Creek Park (April 4). to provide a spring break “In each situation we will have an camp,” Noblesville Parks Recreation indoor plan. We won’t cancel trips or Director Susie Davis said. “We’re really programs because we have springtime excited about it. We think it’s going to weather,” Davis said. be fun and a true spring break for the Davis Davis said the program has space for kids that join us.” 60 children and will include a 1:8 ratio with adults The camp runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily with on all trips. before and after care provided. Cost is $125 and “Most of our day camp counselors spend their includes all park admission and program fees. year as teachers,” she said. Davis said supplementary before and after care Children can be signed up through the Noblesis provided from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. for an adville Boys & Girls Club if they are members or the ditional $25 for the week. parks department at www.noblesvilleparks.org “We really wanted to provide something for or 770-5750. the kids that was special instead of hanging out

Main Street looking for market master By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Noblesville Main Street is searching for a person to oversee the Noblesville Farmers Market and other market expansion events. In addition to the farmers diversions market, Executive Director Renee Oldham said the organization is looking for a person(s) to oversee the Thursday Market, Holiday Market and a winter market, which the organization is looking to create. “There are wonderful things we are talking about expanding. The Thursday Market will be making some modifications to enhance the experience as well as the farmers market,” she said. The Noblesville Farmers Market is May 18 through Oct. 4. The market runs 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the market master should arrive one hour prior to the start and stay about one hour after its conclusion. Oldham said two to four hours per week may be required throughout the market season along with some hours before the season for planning efforts. Oldham said the organization plans to have a person in place within the next 30 days. “The market begins mid-May and we’d like to have someone in place by then,” she said. The market master is responsible for the dad-to-day operation of the Noblesville Farmers Market. The primary objectives are to support vendors while ensuring compliance with market rules and to encourage vendor and customer participation. This position reports directly to Oldham or her designee. The farmers market position pays $2,500 for 250 required hours. The

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French Lick trip seats available – The Noblesville Parks Dept. is still accepting registrations for the upcoming day trip to the French Lick Winery and Casino on March 28. Cost is $46 per person. The bus will leave Forest Park Inn at 9 a.m. and return at approximately 10 p.m. The first stop of the day will be at the winery where participants will be able to sample up to 20 different wines. All participants will receive a souvenir wine glass. The trip will then progress to the casino for a day of gambling, shopping at one of the many shops, and/or sightseeing. Historic tours are available through Landmarks Emporium. Trip participants must be at least 21 years old and will need to bring a photo ID. For more information or to register, call 776-6350.

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Participants enjoy testing the Noblesville West Middle School’s “Technomancers” Robotics Team projects that earned second place at its inaugural competition in February. (Photos by Robert Herrington)

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Noblesville Schools informed the community and parents how it is engaging, inspiring and empowering students while developing 21st century skills during the inaugural Learning Showcase on March 12 at Noblesville High School, 18111 Cumberland Rd. Students and teachers introduced guests to some of the many ways that learning is taking place in today’s classrooms. For more photos from the event, visit www. currentnoblesville.com

Participants enjoy testing the Noblesville West Middle School’s “Technomancers” Robotics Team projects that earned second place at its inaugural competition in February.

Longer school days start March 17 news@currentnoblesville.com The Indiana Dept. of Education and the Noblesville Teachers Forum have approved Noblesville Schools’ plan to make up two days of school by extending the school education day. The extended days will begin March 17 and continue through the end of the school year. The middle school and high school day for students (grades 6-12) will be extended by 17 minutes (seven minutes in the morning and 10 minutes in the afternoon). The elementary school day (early childhood through grade 5) for students will be extended by 14 minutes (four minutes in the morning and 10 minutes in the afternoon). Students and parents should plan for buses to arrive the proper amount of time earlier and later as listed above. With the adjustment in the 2013-14 calendar, the school year will end on June 4 for kindergarten through eighth-grade and on May 30 for high school students.

With the approved changes, Noblesville Schools students will attend school earlier and later than normal. The new times for the remainder of the school year include: • Early childhood through fifth grade – start time: 8:36 a.m.; end time: 3:35 p.m. and early release end time: 3:05 p.m. • Grades sixth through 12 – start time: 7:28 a.m.; end time: 2:45 p.m. and early release end time: 2:15 p.m.

To date, Noblesville Schools has missed six student days because of bad weather. With a waiver granted by the DOE for the day missed on Jan. 7, the school district is required to make up five days. The extended day plan will take care of two of those days. The flex days scheduled for June 2 through 4 will be used for kindergarten through eighth-grade to make up the additional three days that are required. The high school is making up missed days through eLearning in March and April.

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The 24th annual Hamilton County Passion Play “Behold the Lamb” will be presented in seven performances March 19 through 23. The show will be held nightly at 7 p.m., on stage with matinee performances at 2 p.m. March 22 and 2:30 p.m. March 23 at the Noblesville High School auditorium, 18111 Cumberland Rd. BTL Director Lisa Jennings said the production involves more than 500 individuals with 300 costumed actors and musicians and all are involved as members or regularly attendees of Harbour Shores Church, 8011 E. 216th St., Cicero – just north of the Noblesville city limits border. “It brings us together – one heart, one mind, one focus,” said Jennings. “I never cease to be amazed at what God has done and continues to do in this church.” Jennings said all actors and support staff are members or regularly attendees of Harbour Shores Church, 8011 E. 216th St., Cicero – just north of the Noblesville city limits border – with the exception of one family who travels every year from Canada to participate. Main characters are Clayton Jennings of Noblesville as Jesus, Mark Hall of Noblesville narrating as the Apostle John and Dr. Gaylen Kelton of Cicero as Simon of Cyrene. Featured soloists include Kathryn Carpenter, Olivia Clark, David Fowler, Mark Hall, Isabelle Hiner, Kerwin Kaufman, Larry Pryor, Steve Stone and Greg Turner of Noblesville; Jackie Barker of Lapel; Stephanie Dresser of Fishers; Anna Hardacre, John Hardacre, Madyson Hunt and Michelle Mitchell of Cicero. BTL is a two-hour, original production cre-

Noblesville resident Clayton Jennings will reprise the role of Jesus for the third time during the 24th annual Hamilton County production of Behold the Lamb. (Submitted photo)

ated by church members. Jennings said the first performance, which was a 30-minute traditional Easter cantata, entitled Watch the Lamb, was performed in 1991. “Because of community demand, it was repeated in 1992. At that time, people in the community suggested we move the production to a larger facility to accommodate the crowds,” she explained. “It was never our intention to have a ‘mega drama ministry,’ but God’s leading was clear.” Due to a major construction and renovation project at NHS, guests are asked to enter through Gate 2 in the southeast section of the building, next to the main parking lot. There is no cost for admission, but a ticket is required and can be reserved by calling 984-9463. For more information, call www.beholdthelamb.com.

obituaries Donald Bee Abbott, 88, of Noblesville died on Jay Michael Portman II; brother, Harold Abbott; March 8, 2014 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. and several nieces and nephews. In addition to Born March 24, 1925 in Indianapolis, he his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred (Sells) Abbott; daughter, was the son of Leslie and Alice (Bullock) Abbott. He worked in automotive indusPatricia Ann Abbott; brother, Carl V. Abtry, and served his country in the United bott; sister, Wanda Mae Johnson; and States Army during World War II. He then great-grandson, Isaiah Portman. Funeral went on to serve in the United States Air service was held March 11 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Rd, Force. He once attended Noblesville Nazarene Church, was a member of the AmeriNoblesville. Burial followed at Crownland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be can Legion, and the Noblesville VFW. He Abbott enjoyed racing, polishing rocks, fishing, made to American Legion Post 45, 1094 camping, and anything outdoors. Survivors include Conner St., Noblesville, 46060 or Noblesville VFW his grandson, Jay (Erin) Portman; great-grandson, Post No. 6246, 654 S. Ninth St., Noblesville 46060. Mabel F. McGee, 90, of Noblesville died March 3, Mitchell, Leslie (McGee) Thurman, Courtney McGee, 2014 after an extended illness at Riverview HospiBecky (McGee) Cook and Angie McGee; and siblings, tal. Born June 10, 1923 in Lawrenceburg, Mary Andrews, Neva Coker, Willie Markus Tenn., she was the daughter of Willie and Jr., James Markus, Kathy Barton and CleveViola Markus. She was a member of Green land Markus. She was preceded in death Valley Church of Christ in Noblesville. by her husband; parents; children, James Besides cooking, baking, and canning Danny McGee, Timmy Neal McGee and garden items, she loved to be outdoors Edgar McGee; brother, Edward Markus; on her porch. Most importantly, she loved and grandchildren, Joann McGee and her family, which she felt was her life’s Marie McGee. Funeral service was March calling. She married William E. McGee of 8 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Abbott Waynesboro, Tenn., on Dec. 17, 1949. SurviLogan St., Noblesville, with Trevor A. Thurvors include her children, Jim W. McGee and Pamela man, Mitchell Haynes, and Jim W. McGee officiating. J. McGee; grandchildren, Ryan McGee, Kelley (McGee) Burial followed at Crownland Cemetery.

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Salon receives national recognition By Mark Johnson • news@currentnoblesville.com Greg Lee knows hair. He also knows the hair business. As owner and operator of the G. Michael Salon, 16095 Prosperity Dr., Suite 400, Noblesville, Lee has achievement utilized that knowledge to propel his salon to unprecedented growth and success in just five years. “It’s all about the energy,” Lee exclaimed, when asked about the success of G. Michael Salon. “Here, we work as a team, and everything is a team effort. The people here care about one another, and that has been a really unique benefit to our growth. When people come to work happy, they produce. Our guests notice that positive vibe. They’re very sensitive to it!” That unique approach to the salon business has garnered the G. Michael Salon national recognition and notoriety. Earlier this year the salon was named to the 17th Annual Salon Today 200 by the top salon business publication Salon Today. The edition of the magazine featured 200 salons that were chosen from applications submitted by the publication’s readers. Each selected salons is honored in one of 11 different best practices categories, including the category of growth. It was in this category that G. Michael Salon received top honors among the nation’s top 25,000 top-producing salons and spas. “Since we started, we’ve experienced 109 percent growth,” Lee said. What does G. Michael Salon offer that keeps guests returning while attracting new customers? “One of the things that we offer is a core education program,” said Lee, a graduate of the

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Deputy Mayor Mike Hendricks, who is overseeing the project, said the goal is to create another amenity in Noblesville and serve as an economic driver. “It’s a nice area where people can go and congregate,” he said. “It’ll be pretty amazing once it’s completed.” The Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission has plans to move its annual Shakespeare in the first view of the city from the east, a gathering Park series to the park each summer. The park place and the extension of downtown over White River. also can help the city with its tax base and Hendricks “There’s such a ginormous impact on the community. It exprovide more employment opportunities if the tends downtown and makes the west side of the town connected private sector develops in areas adjacent to the park. to downtown. As much of an asset as the river is, this takes it “There’s a lot of available property over there and we hope this By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com out as a barrier,” Parks Director Brandon Bennett said. “From a is the catalyst to bring in the private investment. There are areas parks standpoint, it adds a really unique opportunity for the comthat have been for sale for quite a while,” Hendricks said. “It’s an West Gateway Park, the 6.4 acres between Ind. 19 and Logan enhancement to the east side (of downtown) but each are comand Conner streets, provides Noblesville with munity. I just think there is a lot of programing opportunities and plimentary to each other. This is a large part in getting people to cover story several opportunities – an economic catalyst, the idea of the plan is exciting to me because we don’t have that anywhere else.” move on property that is around there.” home for a permanent amphitheater, the Hendricks said the complete project, with pedestrian bridge, will cost approximately $11 to $12 million. “That’s with every element, Parking lot – The approximate size of the lot is unknown, but but we can’t bite off that much at once,” he said. plans call for the farmers’ market to use the lot and interior The costs of elements are not yet finalize, but funding will come trail system to host their weekly event. The park’s trails are from a variety of areas, including federal and state grants, the wide enough for cars to drive through and setup booths. “It city’s park impact fees and Logan Street TIF district. Hendricks opens up the entire park to be utilized,” Hendricks said. said the TIF district started in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He said the original project was the streetscape that evolved to include the city’s public safety building. Recent developments at the Statehouse have caused Amphitheater – The music space will be large enough for a band the district to end in 2025, altering the park’s or orchestra. “It’s a permanent stage that can be underwater. Evphasing. Nixon Street

City unveils plans for new park, extended downtown area

erything was built with that understanding – if it floods it can be power washed and ready to go,” Hendricks said. Plans also call for a “Note Park,” which include musical instruments in the walls of the stage. “It turns the stage into a play element,” Hendricks said.

Splash pad – Unlike the Dillon Park splash park, Hendricks said the splash pad has no elements which means lower operating costs. The splash pad utilizes interactive jets that spray water up into the air. Plans call for daily use of the pad. During the winter, the city is looking to find an outside company to use the pad as an ice skating rink.

Trails – The trail within the park will connect to Riverwalk with a pedestrian friendly bridge over White River. From Riverwalk, pedestrians can access Forest Park and Midland Trace trail. “Eventually someone from Carmel or Indianapolis could ride the Monon Trail and Midland Trace to Noblesville,” Hendricks said.

Support facility – One or possibly two facilities will provide storage areas and restrooms at each side of the park. Hendricks said the areas could be used for small meeting spaces. While one facility is planned for the park, the city is in talks with Ameriana Bank for its building.

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Story walls – Officials are still working on the parameters of the wall and whether it will be permanent or interchangeable. “It will tell the story of Noblesville,” Hendricks said. “It’s not been set. We’re still flushing it out.” The wall will provide space for public art and along with the trees will serve as a retaining area and barrier between the park and Ind. 32 so pedestrians are safer.

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Going green – Hendricks said the park is trying to use as many recyclable materials as possible, including capturing the splash pad water for the sprinkler system and using parking lot runoff for a rain garden. “We’re trying to be good stewards,” Hendricks said. Ind. 19 enhancements will make it more pedestrian friendly with traffic calming elements and landscaping.

To view more renderings of the park and its elements, visit currentnoblesville.com

Timeline Early 2013 While the city has looked at the land for the past four years, officials didn’t begin to strategize the use of the area until a year ago. Hendricks said the land, which is in a floodplain, is very difficult to build on. “The cost to shape it into buildable property really goes up because of these issues,” he said.

Hamilton County Judicial Center

August The Noblesville Common Council approved the purchase of the area and its plan to build a park.

November

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Early 2015

The city unveiled its layout and design thoughts at the First Friday Soup Cook-off.

A public meeting was held to discuss the park and garner input.

Input from the community added as architects finalize design plans and costs.

Groundbreaking and construction will begin on the park. The park will be built in phases depending on costs, but the initial phase will likely include the amphitheater, parking lot, trails and green space.

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A big salute to the Boy Scouts

We proudly helped to sponsor the annual Mayor’s Boy Scouts Breakfast in Noblesville a few weeks ago and the Westfield one last week. It’s a recurring sponsorship, because we believe, as do Mayors Andy Cook and John Ditslear, that Scouting is a wonderful endeavor that needs to endure. We’re fast at work on a series of special sections for the Crossroads of America Council for the Boy Scouts of America. They are scheduled to publish in June, August and September, and the content will be focused on the various layers of what Scouting means in general, and specifically to those that choose to participate. If you or your business are a proponent of Scouting and would like to place a message to that effect in any or all of the special publications, please let us know at info@youarecurrent. com, and we’ll be glad to assist you. ••• You might recall from previous tomes that we place a premium on research, and so it was with great interest that we read last week’s Wall Street Journal/NBC poll results. They pointed out that the overall electoral milieu for Democrats is worse than it was in 2010, when the Republicans had their best midterm performance since Harry S. Truman was president. President Barack Obama’s job-approval rating is at an all-time low of 41 percent. While Western Europe is at risk, among other crisis issues, Obama was playing golf. Of course he was. One other point: The poll respondents were divided on Obamacare, with 49 percent saying (as we have) that it’s a bad idea, and 39 percent saying it was a good idea. The bottom line here: The Republicans will find a way to screw up the advantage. Bank on it. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

Downtown is thriving Commentary by Renee Oldham

An emotional rescue

Commentary by Terry Anker

As the discussion about public transportation continues in our fair communities, we are encouraged to think about our own habits and how we might make individual use of such amenities were they to become available. Would we ride busses? Would we ride trains? Would we ride monorails or planes? Kidding aside, the idea of having someone else do the driving can be very appealing. In some places around this planet, our fellow humans move collectively about quickly, affordably and in high comfort. Yet for reasons that we don’t fully understand, our desire to be entirely independent and unrestricted stymies our support for what, in many ways, would be a superior approach to personal locomotion. For many, air travel is the form of mass-transit most prevalent – there is little or no other service that corresponds with our homes or offices. It is an amazing feat that one can be transported in a few hours from one place to another safely and with minimal effort. Still, it

requires that we get out of our individual automobiles and share our space with strangers. And for many, this is a challenge – the release of control can be surprisingly emotional. But why is it so difficult? Most of us don’t know how to fly a jumbo jet and reason proves that the risk of peril in driving ourselves across country is far greater to our life and limb. Long lines, fights for overhead bin space, and cancelled flights are often blamed. But empirically compared to the alternatives, is our rational decision-making clouded an overwhelming desire to maintain perceived control? So how does a reasonable thinker seek balance in the discourse? Can we find our way to release some control to gain many other advantages? And even if we can, will we? Is there an emotional rescue? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK Wanna write us a letter? You can do it a couple ways. E-mailing it to info@currentnoblesville.com is the quickest and easiest. The old-fashioned way is to snail mail it to Current in Noblesville, 30 S. Range Line Road, Carmel, IN 46032. Keep letters to 200 words max (we may make exceptions), and be sure to include your home ZIP code and a daytime number for verification.

If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it.

- John Irving

Across the nation, vibrant downtowns that are thriving are a mix of diverse retail stores, distinctive services, unique attractions, destination restaurants, cultural activities, live-work accommodations, and, last but not least, an alluring atmosphere. A downtown of this caliber not only subsidizes the city’s economy but also contributes to a city’s identity and sense of place. By all accounts, downtown Noblesville is such a place. Countless downtowns of similar size to downtown Noblesville have been hit hard by the economic downturn and recovery is not in sight. However, downtown Noblesville has remained vibrant and continues to experience consistent economic growth and investment in the central business district. In 2013 alone, downtown Noblesville experience unprecedented growth with fourteen new business openings, six expansions and more than $2.1 million in new investment. In addition, four façade renovations and six building rehabilitations were completed. Downtown Noblesville’s 2013-turnover rate was less than 3 percent, significantly lower than the national average. According to Senior Economist Ryan Severino of REIS, the national expert in commercial real estate market information analysis, “the national vacancy rate for neighborhood centers now stands at 10.4 percent.” REIS also reported that the 2013 fourth quarter vacancy rate for regional malls was 7.9 percent. Noblesville Main Street, Inc., is working diligently to create a market strategy in 2014 which includes components for a targeted Retention and Attraction program for downtown Noblesville. The RA program will expand beyond our traditional Metropolitan Statistical Area utilizing studies, data, psychographic data, and sources, such as the City of Noblesville’s Comprehensive Plan, Hamilton County Convention and Visitor Center, the city’s economic development department and Small Business Development Center to target potential new businesses, expansions, and investments to downtown Noblesville. Renee Oldham is the executive director of Noblesville Main Street. She can be contacted at renee@noblesvillemainstreet.org or 776-0205.

BELIEVE IT! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Blairstown, N.J., no street-side trees may be planted that “obscure the air”.

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It’s time for my quarterly New Year’s Resolutions check-in, people, where I evaluate my progress towards fulfilling my humor goals for 2014. You may recall I am attempting to become HungerGames worthy. I want to achieve ripped arms and crock-pot expertise, in addition to learning how to hunt, shoot and power whistle. Unfortunately, I’m not progressing as quickly as I’d hoped. For instance, every time I practice obnoxious catcalling, I nearly pass out. This does not play well while I’m navigating the construction on 31 in my minivan. So I’ve had to limit my sessions to those rare moments when I am not driving to dance, tumbling, soccer, track, tae kwon do, jazz band or volleyball. Given that whistling lies on one of the lowest rungs of my daily to-do ladder (somewhere between scrubbing toilets and shop-vacing air vents), I’d estimate I devote about thirty seconds every three weeks to mastering this annoyingly-difficult trick. Cooking my way through “Crock-Pots & You” has also proved challenging. For one thing, most of the dishes take only four hours. If I throw all the ingredients in before I leave for work in the morning, by five o’clock that evening, the meal though savory - is essentially mush. This is fine if I’m trying for soup, but not so good if I want a Parmesan Crusted Chicken. Nevertheless, as my

commitment to cutting Box Tops approaches fullon addiction (I love finding them on every highsodium, preservative-laden box of food I serve), I’ve decided to keep the crock-potting. Next up, Meatball Madness! Hunting is on hold until the fall when it becomes legal again to fire weapons at deer. So technically I’m still on course to meet that goal. I’d like to say the same for the handgun, but my only excuse for not learning to shoot is pure laziness. I’ve located a range that offers classes, and I’ve even convinced my mother-in-law to come along for the ride, but I have yet to . . . well . . . pull the trigger. Damn, I’m funny! (Cussing less is not one of my promises.) As for doing 20 “real” push-ups, I’m feeling confident. In fact, I could probably drop and give you eleven right now if I weren’t so light-headed from some recent whistling practice. With warm weather approaching, however, I’m highly motivated to meet this declaration. At least more motivated than I am to slow-cook Knockwurst Surprise. Hope your New Year’s resolutions are going better than mine are! Peace out.

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

READERS’ VIEWS Editor, For many generations now, the youth of America has failed to see the point in voting. Whether they don’t care about politics or they’re not properly informed, voting for the younger population is much lower. That being said, and what Obama has said numerous times, it’s time for change. I think that if schools didn’t just teach students the three different branches and what they’re used for, but instead focused more on what each branch does and how it works, we would see an increase in not only better understanding of politics, but also grades. Students who are 18 need to understand that their vote really does make a difference. Students need to have more of an insight on

what is going on in school. For example, this year Noblesville has adapted using iPads to our curriculum. Now, if you ask a teacher what they think, I’m sure they can give you a valid opinion. But only a student’s opinion can truly be counted, because they will be firsthand users of the IPads and faced with the challenges of the transition. Sometimes younger students understand more than we think. With their vote, knowledge, and opinion of the world, it could change things. Technology is only going to improve and this generation knows how to use it better. The students who you are teaching now are the future of American and will one day be in charge. Gen Zatkoff Noblesville High School senior

Editor, My government class recently performed a simulation in which we voted on fake candidates based on either their photographs or their biographies. The goal of this activity was to demonstrate the effects of Americans voting on candidates based on appearance or party as opposed to the candidate’s views on social and economic issues. With only the biographies or photos to go by, my classmates and I didn’t know who we were voting for. The results of this activity were startling to say the least. Candidates who had a high number of votes included Adolf Hitler, Ted Bundy (yes, the serial killer), and a pair of bankers who

are famous for embezzling money from corporate companies. This goes to show how important it is that we, as voters, know the candidate’s stance on issues! While I’m sure that most presidential candidates aren’t serial killers nor Nazi dictators, this activity still demonstrates how important it is for the preservation of the government that voters do not elect political leaders based on their appearance. I hope this serves as a wake-up call for Americans, and that voters are reminded next election to understand who they’re really voting for. Kearsten Browning Noblesville High School senior

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THIS WEEK A Western opera? – That’s what attendees will witness when “The Girl of the Golden West” hits the stage at Clowes MemoCARMEL rial Hall this week. The story centers on a handsome outlaw in disguise, the sheriff in hot pursuit, and a garter-snapping, pistol-packing, poker-playing heroine who will do anything to save the man she loves. The American West fascinated the opera’s composer, Giacomo Puccini, and California’s Gold Rush was the perfect setting for one of his most memorable leading ladies. If you love Butterfly and Tosca, then you’ll love Minnie, too. “The Girl of the Golden West” is at Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University in Indianapolis at 8 p.m. March 21 and 2 p.m. March 23. Tickets start at $35. For more information, call 283-3470 or visit www.indyopera.org.

Joe Cashore fills his shows with a variety of stories, each told using different hand-made marionettes. (Submitted photos)

Marionette master brings magic to stage

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Since the theatres of the Center for Performing Arts first opened to the public, a wide variety of shows and performTheatre ers have wowed audiences. But audiences are in for a rare treat the weekend of March 22 when artist Joe Cashore brings his marionette show to the Tarkington stage. Cashore has dedicated most of his career to perfecting the ancient artform, even building his own creations and manipulating them with a system only he knows how to use – all in the hope of giving an audience a taste of real magic. It wasn’t without reason that Disney chose the story of Pinocchio, the puppet who wanted to become a real boy, when it wanted to create some movie magic in one of its earliest animated movies. But in an age of digital visual effects, it’s easy to forget what made things magical in the first place. But watching an inanimate object suddenly spring to life with perfect human movements can certainly have that effect. Cashore’s performances feature a series of short pieces, each with its own theme. “Some of them are serious, some are humorous, some are emotionally challenging,” he said. The full-length performance on March 22 is recommended for adults and children older than eight; the matinee the following day contains pieces that were performed the day before, but the show is shorter and suitable for adults and children six and older.

That’s because there’s very little dialogue during the performance, and music is necessary to convey the mood and emotions – but it also requires a quiet audience to make the illusion real. “Sometimes it takes a long time to find the right music,” Cashore said. He often uses classical music in his performances, but he also has built pieces around an existing work of music or even commissioned compositions to match a particular idea for a show. Cashore said the combination of the music and the expressiveness of his marionettes has a unique quality. His favorite compliment that he ever received was: “A guy came up after a show and said, ‘You know, looking at this opened a part of my brain

that I didn’t know I had.’” Cashore’s stories are all based on his observations of people. He begins by story-boarding an idea, and then he eliminates everything that doesn’t express the point of the piece. No movement is wasted. “If you keep it focused, it’s more powerful,” he said. Cashore has also built more than 150 marionettes, but he only works with his 15 best. He studied fine arts in school, worked for a while as a painter and carpenter, and then decided to pursue performance art as a fulltime career in the 1980s. So it wasn’t a technical ability he had to master, it was more that he had to overcome a sense of shyness. “It was hard to step out on stage at first. I felt like I was hiding behind the marionettes,” he said. “But I’ve done it so much it’s no longer a problem.” And his shows that focus on the richness of life and its possibilities have taken him to every state except the Dakotas, and all over Canada, Europe and Asia. But this performance will be his first in Carmel, and he hopes people will take the opportunity to come watch something different. “The show is fun,” he said. “People will enjoy it. They really will.” Cashore Marionettes • “Life in Motion” at 7 p.m. March 22 • “Simple Gifts” at 3 p.m. March 23 • The Tarkington Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel • Tickets start at $15 • For more information visit www.cashoremarionettes.com

Corn and Sausage in Harmony – Check out Oaklandon Civic Theatre’s presentation of “Corn and Sausage in Harmony” SatFISHERS urday and Sunday. It’s written by local actor and playwright James Trofatter and concerns the preparations for the small town of Harmony’s annual Corn and Sausage Days.• 6450 Oaklandon Rd., Indianapolis • 8 p.m. tonight; March 23 at 2 p.m. • Tickets are $12 payable at the door; make reservations by phone or on the website • 823-4761. • www.oaklandoncivictheatre.org Behold the Lamb – The Hamilton County Passion Play, Behold the Lamb is an original production, founded and NOBLESVILLE directed by Lisa Jennings. Featuring more than 300 costumed individuals and more than 250 in the support staff, the production begins in the Old Testament with the Children of Israel and Prophets, and moves through the New Testament birth, life, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The show will be performed at 7 p.m. March 19 through 23, 2 p.m. March 22 and 2:30 p.m. March 23 at Noblesville High School’s auditorium, 18111 Cumberland Rd. Tickets are free but required for admission. For more information, call 984-9463. Painting class – Talented artist Jan Roland will teach a class in watercolor painting and techniques at 10:15 a.m. March WESTFIELD 20 at Westfield Washington Public Library, 333 W. Hoover St. No previous art experience is required, and the class fee of $15 includes all materials. For more information, visit www.wwpl.lib.in.us or call 896-9391. David Phelps – David Phelps is on tour with his “Classic in Concert” album and will sing a variety of gospel, country and zionsVILLE adult contemporary tunes. His performance is 7 p.m. March 20 at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center. For tickets, visit www.davidphelps.com.

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Beef & Boards Presents: ‘Cats’ • Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical phenomenon returns to Beef & Boards and the popular musical is enjoying its 25th anniversary in 2014. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Tonight at 8 p.m.; March 19 at 1 p.m.; March 20 at 1 & 8 p.m.; March 21, 22 at 8 p.m.; March 23at 1:30 and 7 p.m. • Tickets start at $38.50. • 872-9664 • www. beefandboards.com

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Gentle Yoga Presented by Hamilton Trace • Metamorphosis Yoga will be at Roy G. Holland Memorial Park every Wednesday morning through March 26 to lead a yoga class specifically designed for people ages 50 and over. This is an all-level class that helps flexibility, strength and relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat. • 1 Park Dr., Fishers • 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. • $48 for residents, $72 for non-residents. • 595-3150 • www.fishers.in.us

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The Center Presents: “Tao: Phoenix Rising” at the Palladium • The art of Japanese drumming paired with vibrant choreography and contemporary costumes makes this show a dazzling display of modern entertainment. • The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m. • Tickets start at $15; family packs are available. Call for details. • 843-3800. • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Emerging Professionals at Cobblestone Grill • National Bank of Indianapolis sponsors this informal, networking get-together at Cobblestone Grill in Zionsville. Guests are welcome. • 160 S. Main St., Zionsville • Tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. • 8733836 • jcole@zionsvillechamber.org Carmel Community Players Present: “The Philadelphia Story” • Katherine Hepburn starred in the Broadway version; she played Tracy, a privileged woman about to be married in a big society wedding. She meets a reporter and is soon confused about who she really loves. • 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd. Ste 140, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m.; March 21 & 22 at 7:30 p.m.; March 23 at 2:30 p.m. • Adult tickets $15, Seniors and Students $12. • 8159387• www.carmelplayers.org

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Jabberwocky Fishers • The Fishers Public Library is the site for the Jabberwocky Storyteller Series. Four non-professional storytellers will share stories about a specific topic and then anyone from the audience is invited to step up and share a 3-4 minute story on the same topic. Tonight the storytellers are tackling “Fantastic Travels.” • 5 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. • Free • 595-3150 • www.hepl.lib.in.us Stone Soup Suppers • Nickel Plate Arts presents an evening of “Artful Conversation” as they offer a dinner of soup, salads, sides and dessert, complete with an interesting topic and guest speakers. Tonight’s topic is “The role of women in film,” featuring Kate Chaplin. • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • Tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. and every Thursday through March 27. • $50 • 452-3690 • www.nickelplatearts.org Nefarious Noblesville Ghost Walk • Join the Historic Indiana Ghost Walks and Tours for a fun walk around Noblesville. The ghost walk is appropriate for families and will take participants on a tour of historic buildings while explaining history and telling ghost stories. • Historic Noblesville Square, 839 Conner St., Noblesville • Tonight at 8 p.m. • Adult tickets $18, Children & Seniors $13, reservations required. • 840-6456. • www.unseenpress.com

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16th Annual Spring Bead, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show • The Indiana State Fairgrounds is the place to be for a unique jewelry show that is open to the public. Many dealers will be on hand selling gems, stones, etc. that can be crafted into jewelry on the spot. • Today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; March 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; March 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Ag/Horticulture Building, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis • Adult tickets $5 and are good for all 3 days; Kids 16 and under are free • 540-384-6047 • www. toteshows.com The Loft Restaurant – Jes Richmond, acoustic guitar and vocals • Looking for a farm-to-table restaurant and live music on a Friday night? Dine at the Loft Restaurant at Traders Point Creamery and enjoy freshly made meals with seasonal ingredients and a rotating schedule of performances from local musicians on Friday nights. • 9101 Moore Road, Zionsville • Tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. • Restaurant open 5 to 9:30 p.m. • Call 733-1700 • www. tpforganics.com

Oaklandon Civic Theatre Presents “Corn and Sausage in Harmony” • Local actor and playwright James Trofatter penned this tale about small town Harmony and the preparations for its annual Corn and Sausage Days. • 6450 Oaklandon Rd., Indianapolis • 8 p.m. tonight; March 23 at 2 p.m. • Tickets are $12 payable at the door; make reservations by phone or on the website • 823-4761. • www.oaklandoncivictheatre.org

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Indiana Wind Symphony Presents: Folksong Fantasia at the Palladium • Tenor Ken Knowles along with the Indiana Wind Symphony provide an evening of music and songs from cultures around the world. • The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m.• Tickets start at $15. •843-3800. • www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Live Music at Hopwood Cellars in Zionsville • Visit Hopwood Cellars to enjoy award-winning wines that are made from Midwestern grapes and stay to listen to fun stories and songs from CPR Revival.• 12 E. Cedar St., Zionsville • Tonight from 8 – 10 p.m.• Free • 873-4099.• www.hopwoodcellars.com Hearthside Suppers at Conner Prairie • Learn how 19th century dinners were prepared by participating in the Conner Prairie’s Hearthside Suppers. Guests will prepare, serve and eat an authentic 19th century meal inside the historic William Conner House. Party games and storytelling follow dinner; this program is recommended for ages 10 and up. Reservations are required. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. and every Wed. – Sun. in March. • $60 per person; $55 for members• 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org

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Butterfly Kaleidoscope at White River Gardens • Hilbert Conservatory comes alive with this interactive and popular butterfly exhibit. 40 native and exotic species can be viewed.• 1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis • Today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • 6302001 • www.indianapoliszoo.com

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IWS to feature folksongs By Chris Bavender • editorial@youarecurrent.com The music of composer Percy Granger will be featured as the Indiana Wind Symphony takes center stage with guest tenor Ken music Knowles on March 22 for “Folksong Fantasia.” “Usually the way I plan a concert is I decide on a couple of big works we want to do and then I think, OK, is there any connection that we can form a theme,” said symphony conductor Charles Conrad. “In this case, with the songs form the Catskills, there is based on folk songs. We’ve not done a concert with that theme.” That led Conrad to immediately contact Knowles. “Right away I wanted to get him involved because he is such a terrific singer of folk songs,” Conrad said. “He is such a Carmel fixture and has sung with us maybe a dozen times.” And the concert will feature an interesting twist – playing old recordings Granger compiled of folk singers when he put together a piece called “A Lincolnshire Posy.” “A lot of his music came from that treasure trove, and we have those songs and before we play the six we will play a bit of that (recordings) to give people an idea of the flavor of what it sounded like to Granger,” Conrad said. “I hope it will be exciting. It will be a little odd sounding because of the age of the technology but it will be interesting to hear the old recordings but

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Covering everything from Dolly Parton to Luciano Pavarotti, singer David Phelps is bringing his soulful tune to the Zionsville music Performing Arts Center on March 20. Hailing from Texas, Phelps studied classical music at Baylor University and now calls a farm in Nashville, Tenn., home. “My style is very eclectic,” Phelps said. “I’m a little hard to pin down.” Phelps said he doesn’t put his music under one genre, because he loves to sing Gospel, country, adult contemporary, and classical. He is currently on tour promoting his latest album, Classic, released in 2012. “Everything in the show is family oriented,” Phelps said. Celebrated as the tenor in the Grammy-awardwinning Gaither Vocal Band, Phelps said he is most well-known for his unique vocal style and ability to sing in high tessitura for a long time. Phelps’ Classic album allowed him the opportunity to work on his first solo project with close friend and mentor, Bill Gaither. The song selection for the album took more than a year, and brought Phelps immense joy. “It was a great confidence builder that Bill put so much trust in me,” Phelps said. With the accompaniment provided by a full band and background vocalists, the Classic in

David Phelps • Age: 44 • Alma Mater: Baylor University • Family: Married for 22 years, with four children • Hometown: Culleoka, Tenn. • Hobbies: Song writing, family, faith, riding horses on his farm • Genre: Family-oriented eclectic

Concert show will allow Phelps to perform a variety of traditional favorites, such as “He’s Alive,” “No More Pain,” “What a Wonderful World,” and more. Tickets to the show are $20 for general admission, $25 for gold circle admission, and $18 per person for a group of 10 people or more. Tickets can be purchased at the Family Christian Bookstore in Carmel or online at www.davidphelps. com. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. David Phelps in concert • 7 p.m. March 20 • Zionsville Performing Arts Center • 1000 Mulberry St. in Zionsville • Tickets are $20 • For more information visit www.davidphelps.com

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Compression socks a tool for athletes Commentary by Dr. Jeffery Schoonover If you watched races or triathlons recently, you may have noticed many athletes wearing knee high compression socks fitness or calf sleeves. To understand why even amateur athletes are wearing these socks and sleeves, it’s helpful to review the circulatory system. Blood circulates through our bodies via a network of vein and arteries. It is a closed system so that blood pumped from the heart to the legs must be moved back up through the system to the heart. The calf muscle pumps venous blood against the force of gravity when we are walking or running. It’s well known that medical grade compression stockings improve blood flow by helping the calf muscle pump more effectively, which helps keep blood from pooling in the legs. These stockings have been used for years with patients after surgery, to treat leg swelling and for varicose and spider veins. Now, there is growing evidence that athletic compression stockings may reduce soreness after a race. Post-event muscle pain can occur for several reasons: lactic acid build-up, microtrauma at the muscle fiber level, electrolyte

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Beck’s Hybrids eyes expansion By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County Council voted unanimously to endorse Beck’s Hybrids in a letter to the state, which would business help the company with a tax abatement. Sonny Beck, president of Atlanta-based seed company Beck’s Hybrids, Inc., told the council a 2007 and 2010 tax abatement helped his company added 74 employees in 2012 and 85 in 2013. He said Beck they employ over 400 today. “They’re not all in Hamilton County or Indiana,” he said. “We now serve eight states. We’ve added Tennessee and 25 percent of Missouri and Iowa.” Beck said they have “close to 1 million square feet under roof” at its Atlanta plant. “Most of our product is processed and bagged at the Hamilton County location,” he said. The company is looking at its future and the possibilities with expansion. Beck said they must decide between building a mega center in Atlanta or research costs at other Midwest locations. “We love being here. Expansion would include a research area with technology buildings, green houses and a new packaging plant,” Beck said.

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Lisbon and San Francisco lie at almost identical latitudes on the west coasts of their respective continents. Both occupy seven hills and maintain picturesque old travel streetcars. Both span their bays with orange suspension bridges, designed by the same engineer. And both are wonderful places to visit. However, Lisbon has one attraction its twin city can never match – a monument honoring the life and times of Henry the Navigator, a Portuguese prince who rearranged the world, and not always for the better. Henry the Navigator, the third son of Portuguese King John I, dreamed of gaining new converts to Christianity in lands unexplored by Europeans. Beginning in 1415 he planned and financed expeditions from Lisbon that sailed further and further down the western coast of Africa. By 1444, ships under Henry’s direction, reached what is now Mauritania and began carrying slaves back to Lisbon for conversion and sale. According to Henry’s biographer, Sir Peter Russell, “In Henryspeak, conversion and enslavement were interchangeable terms.” For the next 40 years, Portuguese explorers, sailing caravels whose design Henry had commis-

sioned, reached, on average, one degree further south each year, claiming lands for Portugal and bringing back more slaves. Bartolomeu Dias finally rounded the Cape of Good Hope in 1488, proving the feasibility of a sea route to Asia. When Vasco da Gama reached India from Lisbon in 1498, trade with India began replacing the slave trade as the mainstay of the Portuguese economy. Pedro Álvares Cabral, detouring west on his way to India, bumped into what is now Brazil in 1500, claiming it for Portugal. In 1522, an expedition led by Ferdinand Magellan of Portugal sailed west on behalf of Spain and circled the globe. In 1960, 500 years after Henry the Navigator’s death, Portugal’s Salazar regime erected Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Standard of Discovery) near where expeditions had left Lisbon for parts then unknown. The 171-feet-high monument evokes a caravel, with Henry, who rarely left port, standing tall on the bow. Lined up behind him are two ramps of people important to Portugal’s 100 year long Age of Exploration. No slaves are among them. Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit currentzionsville.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville.com

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EXISTING BASEMENT: After cleaning up the aftermath of their flooded walkout basement, the owners of this Zionsville blueprint for home knew it was time improvement to transform their dated basement into a space worthy of entertaining friends and family. Making the space more functional was the main goal of the project. “There was a wall separating the kitchen and media room,” said the homeowner. “Removing the wall allowed for a much better flow to host our guests.” KITCHEN DETAILS: New semi-custom maple cabinets with a Java finish were installed giving the kitchen the contemporary look the homeowners were looking for. The Venetian Gold granite countertops and glass tile backsplash polished off the look of the space. Incorporating stainless steel appliances, under-cabinet LED lighting and a craft beer tap created the perfect ambiance to host guests. GUEST BATHROOM: The contemporary look was carried through into the details of the guest bathroom. The original flimsy shower unit received a major facelift with a tasteful blend of various vibrant tiles. Ivory tumbled stone tile was installed in the niche and on floor of the shower. The Venetian Gold granite used on the shower seat, niche shelf and door sill was the perfect match with the “Modern Dimensions” wall tile.

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The accent tile used for the decorative trim and brushed nickel fixtures completed the look of this spa-like retreat. UPGRADED FIREPLACE: Stacked stone and a new wood mantel transformed the fireplace into a warm and cozy gathering spot just off the kitchen and bar.

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