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I’ve been writing for Current in Carmel for more than three years, and I can tell you from experiYear in review ence the stories that you might think are really important are not always what people read the most.

Here are the stories I believe people in Carmel talked about the most in 2017. You emailed, called and wrote letters to the editor. You wrote your opinions on Facebook and Twitter and talked about these stories over dinner. You even stopped me in the grocery store to give me your thoughts.

5. SUPERINTENDENT PLACED ON LEAVE Carmel Clay Schools Supt. Nicholas Wahl was placed on leave in October. What really got people talking is the fact that the school board wouldn’t say why. The mystery led to speculation by many, but the board said the decision had nothing to do with a student and that it was examining Wahl a relationship between Wahl and Human Resources Director Corrine Middleton, who also was put on leave.

4. ROAD CLOSURES Carmel motorists dealt with road closures for new roundabouts along Range Line Road, first CONSTRUCTION at City Center Drive, then at 4th Street followed by Executive Drive. Motorists on Carmel’s east side felt frustration as some roundabout construction projects took longer than expected, such as two roundabouts along Gray Road at 136th and 126th streets, both of which were behind sched-

ule because of utility delays.

3. TURN SIGNALS IN ROUNDABOUTS Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard asked the city council to pass an ordinance that would require motorists to use turn signals when exiting roundabouts in Carmel. The proposal — which would carry a $100 fine for violations — was defeated. My inbox was flooded with people opposing the idea.

2. CHRISTKINDLMARKT This was the first year for Carmel’s new city-funded ice skating rink and traditional German holiday market. Everyone had an opinion on what the market should look like, and when it opened in November, thousands of people packed the small space.

Some were concerned about the finances of such an endeavor while others enthusiastically posted photos of celebrations with family at the market. Either way, everyone was talking.

1. CAROUSEL This was by far the most talked about story in Carmel in 2017. Brainard wanted to puchasse an antique carousel from Canada and relocate it to Carmel. The overall expense was about $5 million, and the plan ultimately was removed from funding proposals by the city council. Two petitions circulated regarding the carousel, one for and one against. Interestingly, attached in the same funding package was a proposal for a luxury hotel in Carmel’s downtown.

Some focused on the hotel instead, but it seemed that the carousel got most of the attention, good or bad. The hotel funding was approved.

Adam Aasen is a Carmel resident and reporter for Current Publishing. Email him at adam@youarecurrent.com

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Christkindlmarkt board approves $40K contract with CEO’s husband

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com After drawing bigger than expected crowds, the Carmel Christkindlmarkt has increased its staff. update Christkindlmarkt CEO and Market Master CEO Maria Murphy is still the only year-round employee, but the market’s board of directors approved a contract for $40,000 per year with M2M LLC, a company formed by Murphy that hired her husband, Brian, to provide additional help.

Brian Murphy has worked as a research and development engineer/estimator at LinEl Signature. He’ll be leaving his full-time job to work on the market.

“It’s a contract, so it’s not a salary, and he has additional tax requirements,” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said. “One shouldn’t compare a contract to a salary.”

Brainard said Maria Murphy regularly worked long days at the market — 13 or 14 hours or more — often not closing up until 1:30 a.m. During the offseason, she makes contact with vendors and plans the event.

The market’s other employees are part-time They staffed the huts during open hours.

Brainard said crowds were three to four times larger than projections. He said nearby businesses felt a positive impact.

“I was at Hubbard & Cravens and they had a line out the door at 2:30 in the afternoon,” he said. “We’re getting a lot of positive feedback.”

The adjacent ice skating rink is seeing a lot of use as well.

Because of high volume, the Ice at Center Green announced expanded hours and skating days during holiday break.

Normally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, the City of Carmel opened the rink Dec. 26 and will operate it every day of the week through Jan. 7. Daily skating sessions will be available from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. On New Year’s Eve, the rink will stay open until 1 a.m.

New Year’s Day. “With so many students on break over the next few weeks, we wanted to make our popular ice rink available to them and to the many visitors who come to central Indiana this time of the year,” Brainard said.

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Corrections — In the Dec. 12 edition of Current in Carmel, a photo accompanying Don Knebel’s column about Les Invalides was cropped to not show Les Invalides. This is the correct version. In the Dec. 19 edition of Current in Carmel, the names of Sam and Wilma Preissler’s son’s wives were reversed. Scott is married to Andrea, and Chris is married to Rossi.

Civil War Roundtable – The Hamilton County Civil War Roundtable will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Carmel Clay Public Library. Dr. Brian Dirck will present Lincoln and the Constitution. The public is invited and admission is free. Please note location change.

Solar group named a ‘sustainable champion’

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When Solarize Hamilton County realized Senate Bill 309 would reduce the benefits to solar energy users, the nonprofit energy took action, resulting in its recent recognition of “Sustainable Champion of the Year.”

“When the governor signed it into law in May, we realized that because of that bill, that some people, to get the max amount of benefits from investing in solar, had to invest in solar before the end of the year, which is why we decided to start Solarize Hamilton County,” said Leslie Webb, president of the Carmel Green Initiative. “We think schools and churches and the community should have the right to harvest energy from the sun on their own property and get fair credit

From left, Carmel residents Cindy Muse, Leslie Webb and George Schenetzke represent Solarize Hamilton County at the Hoosier Environment Council conference Dec. 2. (Submitted photo)

for energy or electricity.”

Solarize Hamilton County teamed with local mayors and presented at Carmel and Westfield public libraries on the benefits of solar energy. It also partnered with the cities

of Fishers and Noblesville.

Solarize Hamilton County and the 12 other groups comprising Solarize Indiana received the “Sustainable Champion of the Year” award Dec. 2 from the Hoosier Environment Council.

Throughout the year, SHC visited 310 homes in the county, resulting in 21 new solar homes. To end the year, SHC made sure each home followed through with solar plans. New solar homes in the county include nine in Carmel, three in Noblesville, two in Fishers and one in Westfield.

“We’re just making sure the people who signed the contract to get solar installed this year get it done this year,” Webb said. “That’s so important, according to the bill. We are making sure all get done in time.”

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Wabash alumni clean up Monon Trail

Parker (Class of 1997), Michelle, Owen and Cameron Lyons and Jim Selvio (’89) and David Reed (’89) were among volunteers who cleaned up trash along the Monon Trail from 10th Street in Indianapolis to 146th Street in Carmel as part of the annual Wabash Alumni Benefiting and Serving Humanity event. The Indianapolis Association of Wabash Men created the Wabash on the Monon event to allow alumni and their families to pick up trash along the Monon Trail from 10th Street in Indianapolis to 146th Street in Carmel. Carmel-based Vine & Branch provided trash disposal services from 10th Street to 96th Street, and Bub’s Café provided the use of its dumpster for trash collected in Carmel. Other Wabash grads completed community services projects across the nation on the same day. (Submitted photo)

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CARMEL WESTFIELD River Road is closed Resurfacing projects between 146th Street and are continuing throughout Community Drive for a CONSTRUCTION the city. These projects reconstruction project. include Joliet Road, CathWeather delayed its comerine Drive, Greyhound Pass from pletion, and a new opening date 151st to Western Way, Greyhound Court, has not been set. The project will include Spring Meadows subdivision and half of a two-lane boulevard and a new roundPine Ridge and Quail Ridge subdivisions. about at Cherry Creek Blvd.

Utility relocations are under way. The ZIONSVILLE/WHITESTOWN project was to be complete by the end of Construction is scheduled to bethe year. The project includes construcgin on or after Jan. 2 on Third Street tion of a roundabout at 186th Street and storm sewer improvements. Calumet Civil Spring Mill Road and a new boulevard Contractors, Inc. will replace aging and roadway construction to Kinsey Avenue. undersized storm sewers between Oak FISHERS and Walnut streets. Additionally, storm Improvements are under way to rehasewers will be replaced on Cedar Street bilitate bridges, pavement and drainage between Second and Third streets and structures along 15 miles of I-69. Two on Second Street just north and south of lanes have been shifted to accommodate Cedar Street. The project is expected to construction of travel lanes. The speed be complete in the spring. Area roads will limit has been reduced to 60 mph and to remain open during construction though 50 mph while workers are present. some temporary closures and traffic limiPeriodic lane restrictions will occur tations are expected. at the intersection of 131st Street and C.R. 400 S./425 S. is closed between Cumberland Road for utility work to be C.R. 650 E. and 750 E, as crews work on completed. the 300 S./400 S. connector project in A new traffic signal installation east Whitestown. Two lanes are under at 126th Street and Hoosier Road is construction, although ultimately it is complete. planned to be a four-lane, divided roadway. The project is expected to continue

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Legacy Fund awards $170,770

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ing Resources is a program of Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County, which allows senior citizens to access countywide serDuring its third and final grant process vices in one place. Reaching Resources will of the year, Legacy Fund of Hamilton receive up to $50,000 annually for County awarded four years. Legacy Fund granted giving back $170,770 to 10 $15,000 to the regional master county organiplan to increase recreation on the zations and two future projects.

White River, part of a multi-county Legacy Fund is an affiliate of Cencollaboration. tral Indiana Community Foundation.

Other grant recipients were Brittany Rayburn, Legacy Fund Hamilton County Area Neighborhood director of development, said the Rayburn Development; Prevail Inc.; Southside grants are sourced from an unreYouth Council; Big Brothers Big Sisters of stricted community endowment fund, EnCentral Indiana; Hamilton County Leadership dowment for Hamilton County. The fund is Academy; Heart and Soul Clinic; Hoosiers made possible by family funds and donors Feeding the Hungry; Museum of Miniature through the years.

Houses & Other Collections; Second Help“The purpose of these grants is to reings; and Storytelling Arts of Indiana. spond to community needs and ultimately “We looked at a wide variety of organizamake Hamilton County a better place to live tions and projects, and really, if they can by meeting those needs,” Rayburn said. make a case and we agree it’s a need, we Nonprofits were required to complete want to put funding toward that and will an application describing their project and do our best to make a grant,” Rayburn said. why it needs to be addressed.

The Legacy Fund’s next grant selection The two future projects are Reaching process will begin in March.

Resources and the regional master plan to For more and to see a full list of grant increase recreational use of the White River recipients, visit cicf.org. in Marion and Hamilton counties. Reach-

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City Council President Sue Finkam said the upgrade was needed because the council was working with old technology and the upgrades will allow for a better viewing experience for the public watching at home or on a computer. Meetings will be stored reliably on new servers and a new streaming system will be used for videos, which will allow the public to easily watch past meetings. She said there have been some technology problems recently with the older system, and if people can’t watch live or past meetings, it could affect transparency.

“We want the public to have easy access to these meetings,” she said.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said the upgrades were long overdue.

“There have been very little upgrades in the system since they were installed in the 1980s,” he said. “Technology has moved forward a lot, and it’s important for the public, for transparency’s sake, to be able to stream video, and the quality is sufficient and the audio can be easily heard.”

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The chamber of the Carmel City Council is under renovation to upgrade audio-video equipment and replace city news carpets. The second floor meeting room in City Hall, which also is used by the Carmel Plan Commission, is closed until early this year. As a result, meetings have been held at the Monon Community Center and the Carmel Clay Schools Educational Services Center.

According to budget documents, a capital lease of more than $360,000 is funding the upgraded audio-video equipment, which means that the city will make payments until Jan. 15, 2022, including $19,000 in remaining interest. The cost only includes the audio-video equipment and does not include the cost for replacing carpeting ($73,710), rebuilding the dais ($81,550) and project management fees ($106,000), according to figures provided by the Carmel Clerk Treasurer’s Office.

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Sandra Long, president of OMNI Centre. “He is terribly enthusiastic and had been heavily involved in the re-building process. He really had his heart in it. He sponsored the video.

Without him it wouldn’t have been possible.”

Callahan said he was overwhelmed receiving awards with such close personal ties.

“I felt great and really privileged to receive the award, because the township was so involved with the building of the new station,” Callahan said. “I retired from this department and was able to go out as a member of that community. It was a big deal for me.”

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After seeing firsthand how The Children’s TherAplay Foundation works when a family member received philanthropy services there, Hannah Sevening wanted to give back. TherAplay, 9919 Towne Rd. in Carmel, provides physical and occupational therapy to children with special needs.

“My cousin, he has special needs, and he went there when he was younger. It did really help him,” the 10-year-old Carmel resident said. “I like to donate to charity, and I like helping give back to the community.

I want to be a veterinarian when I grow up.”

Sevening raised $1,336 in three weeks, and she turned that money into 175 goodie bags for the kids, therapists and horses at TherAplay. Some of the items she donated included kazoos, markers, tissues, construction paper and more. For the horses, Sevening purchased items such as sponges and fly spray. The bags were delivered Dec. 6.

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The OMNI Centre in Carmel recently received eight awards at the 2017 Philo Festival of Media Arts. The achievement OMNI Centre specializes in the production and distribution of high-quality digital media content for nonprofits and government entities.

The Philo Festival of Media Arts showcases the talent of media producers. The festival is named after Philo T. Farnsworth, known as the father of modern television.

The OMNI Centre produced a documentary called the “Rebirth of Fire Station 44” that focused on the 18-month journey to tear down and rebuild the station near Main and 131st streets. It also produced a video called “Fire Station 44 Opening” that showcased the opening day ceremony of the new station.

Doug Callahan, Clay Township Trustee, accepted the awards on behalf of OMNI Centre. Callahan served as chief of the Carmel Fire Dept. from 1996 to 2007.

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“I’ve made so many new friendships that keep me inspired to play,” the 15-year-old Carmel High School sophomore said. “I started playing soccer when I was 5 and have loved it ever since.”

So, when the teen heard about Millennium Indy Soccer he knew the organization would be a good fit. Millennium Indy operates on the principles of academic excellence, community service and grace and honor through competition.

Founded by Dan Kapsalis and Jerry Little — a soccer coach at North Central High School since 1982 — the organization fielded its first team four years ago and has nine teams from U9 to U17.

“Dan and I had talked for several years about our disappointment in the increase in the cost of travel soccer over the past 10 to 15 years and how it leaves so many kids out of competing at a high level,” said Little, who was a teacher for 37 years. “A few years back I was contacted by some families who were dissatisfied with what was happening with their clubs and wanted to know if I could do anything.”

The team has open tryouts and selects the best players without regard to their financial status. The fee to play is $100 and covers both seasons. Uniforms are provided at no charge to the players.

Austin Evans, a former soccer player at

Butler University, coaches with Elliot Mills.

“Knowing each of these boys loves to play the game of soccer, we use the sport as a way to help teach them the bigger importance of being a son, student and then athlete. We require they maintain a certain GPA every season to be able to train and play,” Evans said. “Using the sport they love to be a motivator to help teach them the importance of their grades is a great way to make sure these boys prioritize school over soccer, something kids really struggle with.”

The club is run entirely by volunteers, although families are asked to chip in to cover some expenses when the team travels for tournaments.

“We raise funds through individual donations from parents and others, business sponsorships, an occasional grant, employee matches and an annual fundraiser,” Little said. “It’s a continual year-long effort.”

An effort that has paid off. The U16 boys team coached by Evans was invited to play in the Disney Soccer Showcase in Orlando Dec. 27-31. It was the only team in its age group representing Indiana in the competition with clubs from around the world.

“We’re excited to expose our philosophy to more clubs across the world that you don’t need to charge thousands of dollars or care only about the game of soccer to compete at the highest level,” Evans said.

“We’re proving to others in Indiana and abroad you can completely change the model of club soccer today and still compete at a very high level.”

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Scout completes Grand Slam

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By Renee Larr news@currentincarmel.com Boy Scouts of America has four highadventure bases scattered throughout the nation, and a Carmel achievement teen recently joined an elite few who have conquered them all.

Robert Carroll, 17, recently received the Grand Slam of High Adventure award for completing a trek at each of the bases. He is one of two Carmel-area Scouts to receive the honor.

It took Carroll three summers to complete the task. He visited Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, N.M., in 2015. In the summer of 2016 he completed treks to Florida Sea Base in the Florida Keys and Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, W.V. He completed the tour by traveling to Northern Tier in Ely, Minn., in August.

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Robert Carroll, center, displays his award with John Waidner, left, and Mike Elliott. (Submitted photo)

“Philmont had to be the most breathtaking one, because that one was a two-week trip,” said Carroll, who is homeschooled.

“There is no pollution in the air, so you can just see the stars. It was some of the most breathtaking views you could see.”

He spent time fishing and snorkeling in the Florida Keys. At Northern Tier he canoed more than 50 miles in a week, sometimes carrying an 80-pound canoe on his shoulders for a mile at a time.

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Alliance Française moves in

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promote our growth and allow us to better execute our mission and better address the cultural and educational needs of Hoosiers The Alliance Française d’Indianapolis now and Francophones,” he said.

Minka said choosing Carmel was a stracalls Carmel home. The organization retegic move for the organization cently moved its relocation headquarters to because Carmel embraces the arts and cultural progress. Many of its the Carmel City members live in Carmel or near ZiCenter at Pedcor Square, 760 3rd onsville, Westfield, Noblesville and Ave. S.W. Suite 212.

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The Alliance Française “In terms of visibility and locad’Indianapolis is the place for all tion fit from what the Alliance things French in Indiana, said ExMinka Française represents, there was no ecutive Director Jean Minka. The chapter is part of an international organiza- better place for our organization in Carmel, because we are at the heart of the city, tion that promotes the French language where people meet to dine, shop, play and and Francophone culture around the world indulge in culture,” Minka said. through cultural activities, interpretation With the move, the Alliance Française services and classes. d’Indianapolis will offer classes at the ISI The Indianapolis chapter has partnered campus and the Carmel location. with the International School of Indiana “We are so energized with the move, and for the past 28 years to grow the organiwe look forward to working with the city zation’s name and community impact. Although the partnership will continue, Minka of Carmel, Pedcor and all the people of this city to continue to make Carmel one the said it was time for the chapter to find its best places to live in the world and a great own home. site for arts and culture in Indiana.”

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Bieker ASA Volunteer of the Year

By Renee Larr • news@currentincarmel.com The American Staffing Association recently named Carmel resident Nicole Bieker as Volunteer of the Year. ASA is the trade achievement association representing the U.S. staffing industry. Bieker is vice president of operations at Milliner and Associates at 96th Street and Gray Road and a volunteer for ASA. “I’ve been in the staffing industry for over 12 years now,” Bieker said. “In 2014, I attended my first staffing world conference, ASA’s national conference. As president of the state organization at the time, I was chosen to go represent the state in Washington, D.C. That’s really where everything began.”

Bieker is chairman of the ASA Indiana regional council and of the ASA corporate social responsibility committee. She also is a member of the ASA staffing as a career committee. She works closely with Jobs for America’s Graduates, which provides underserved students with career coaching, job readiness and internships to prepare them for the future. Milliner & Associates works with JAG Indiana students at Decatur Central High School.

“I have continued to get more and more involved with JAG national. I work with the other committee members and share my story with JAG to try and

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Bieker said she is honored to have received the award and wants to inspire others to volunteer.

“My hope would be there would be other people out there like myself that would be impacted by the award and realize they can do the same thing,” Bieker said.

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Obituaries Ernest S. (Ernie) Stoops, 90, of Westfield, formerly of Sheridan, died Dec. 17. He was born July 19, 1927, near Sheridan to the late John Walker and Zula (Price) Stoops. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1945 and Purdue University (Aero) in 1949. He received a commission as a 2nd Lt. in the USAFR upon graduation and served during the Korean War. He married Dorothy Elizabeth Thompson in 1953. She survives. Also surviving are son Stephen Stoops (Jessica) of Virginia; daughters Linda Hunt (Frank) of Georgia and Lori Storer (Scott) of Indiana; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He also is survived by sisters Jeanette M. Stoops of Fishers and Vera Shew (Stan) of Clinton.

Ernest worked as an aero engineer at Douglas, Northrop, USAF (ARDC) and North American-Rockwell-Boeing, retiring in 1988. After retiring he worked part-time at Rockwell and for the U.S. Army (MICOM).

He enjoyed softball, pitching for plant championship teams at Douglas and NAA. He taught a course in genealogy, was active in his church, drove people to doctors’ appointments as well as delivered meals.

For the full obituary, visit currentincarmel.com.

Patricia Jane Helm, 89, of Carmel, died Nov. 27, 2017. She was born in Muncie Jan. 17, 1928, daughter of Homer and Zetta Tooley Hulse.

In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Helm, and two sisters, Lois Conwell and Joan Mann.

Survivors include daughters Laura Helm and Rebecca (David) Byrum; granddaughters, Emily (John) Zvejnieks and Libby (Nick) Buck; and two great-grandchildren, Eleanor and Samuel Buck.

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Knitting group celebrates milestone

Dispatches Library award given – Carmel resident Melanie Wissel (right), Program Manager for The Indianapolis Public Library, received The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation’s Beth Tindel Award from Foundation President Roberta Jaggers at the recent library staff inservice day. Wissel was cited for her ongoing Foundation support and role in creating such initiatives as the Summer Reading Program, community conversations about education, and many other programs.

By Desiree Williams • news@currentincarmel.com A kitting group at The Barrington of Carmel, a 19-acre independent living community, hit a milestone in November. The group, Chix with Stix, has giving back knitted more than 1,000 hats and 235 blankets that have been donated to families with premature babies at local hospitals.

“It’s kind of a social thing that manages to accomplish some good at the same time,” said Joanna Wright, one of the first members of the group.

Wright moved to The Barrington when it opened in 2013 and said there were very few interest group activities. She worked with staff to start a group in January 2014 that focused on knitting, something she has always enjoyed. A staff member suggested donating the items to hospitals in need.

The women create hats and blankets in various colors, patterns and sizes to meet each family’s needs. Group member Nancy McKee even labels her hats eeny, meeny, miny and moe to identify sizes.

“Since we live here, at least this is true for me, I’ve given up some of the activities where I used to volunteer because I’m not driving and not going there anymore,” said Deenie Andrae, another member. “This is nice to have an opportunity to still do some of the things that we are accustomed to doing.”

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From left, D. Davidson, Marty Hurst, Deenie Andrae and Joanna Wright knit hats and blankets to donate to families with premature babies. (Photo by Desiree Williams)

Health. If the women can’t drop off the donation in person, Wright’s daughter takes them with her to Franciscan Health, where she works as a pharmacist.

Wright said they have received feedback from hospital staff and families thanking them for the donations.

“It makes you kind of feel good that you made somebody happy,” said Marty Hurst, also a group member.

Chix with Stix meets every Friday around the fireplace in the lobby of The Barrington. When they reach 2,000 hats, the women plan to go out for a celebratory dinner.

Opioid epidemic presentation – The Carmel Interfaith Alliance presents Dealing With the Opioid Epidemic from 9 to 11 a.m. Jan 6 at Carmel Christian Church, 463 E. Main St. Learn about signs of drug use, resources for detox and treatment, precautionary measures to take around the house, and more. For more, call 317-846-5033.

Recycle holiday lights – Through Jan. 11, the Carmel Clay Schools Green Teams, along with Carmel Utilities, Tech Recyclers and White’s Ace Hardware, are partnering for a holiday light recycling drive. Residents may recycle used holiday lights at White’s Ace Hardware, 731 S. Range Line Rd. In addition, the Carmel Clay Schools Green Teams will be offering recycling at the individual schools.

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Fourth-generation carpenter inspired by the past

By Heather Collins • news@currentincarmel.com In a world of mass-produced, particle-board products, Tabb Adams is handcrafting items that are built to last generations.

Adams’ work harkens to the sturdiness county and timeliness of a grandmother’s large oak dinner table or the wooden rocking chair that has put generations of babies asleep and lives on for the family’s next bundle of joy.

Adams, 47, is a fourth-generation carpenter who has continued the family tradition by restoring some of Indiana’s most historic buildings and launching his own carpentry business in Sheridan that serves Hamilton County and surrounding areas.

“It’s kind of cool that I can still go places and see things that my ancestors have had their hands on and built,” Adams said.

The Boone County resident has had a hand in maintaining the 100-year-old Murat Theatre in downtown Indianapolis when he served as building engineer. He’s also worked on the Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center and the Indiana State Fairgrounds, where he served as director of facilities.

In 2015, Adams launched his own carpentry, refinishing and repair business, Cross Cut Vintage Designs. Adams creates barn door consoles, farmhouse tables and specializes in mid-century modern and rustic farmhouse designs. He utilizes wood from torn-down barns made of oak or poplar but also works with more high-end woods like ebony and

a stand-up desk for a teacher at Allisonville Elementary School.

“If somebody dreams it up, I can build it,” Adams said.

Adams said he gets a lot of inspiration from his workshop, a 100-year-old barn that he and other farmers and carpenters have renovated over the past century.

“I have a lot of satisfaction in creating something that is special for somebody in hopes that it will be a family heirloom and be passed down for generations,” Adams said.

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Christmas Story Commentary by Terry Anker This time of year, we become reacquainted with old friends and family, remembering why we love and miss them. But also, we may remember why we only see them on holidays!

All the same, winter brings out in us an innate desire to reaffirm traditions of all sorts. We search high and low for the “right” sweet potatoes for pie. We love the treat and couldn’t imagine a year without it. Yet, we never seem to miss it the other 364 days of the calendar. Food, decorations and song work our collective memories.

They connect us to each other and to our past. Even more so, we scan the channels seeking the reaffirming and redundant broadcast of our favorite movies and specials. How can the 25th viewing be more powerful than the previous 24?

One favorite, “A Christmas Story,” is adapted from humorist and author Jean Shepherd’s book, “In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash.” Loosely based on his childhood home in Hammond, Ind., the story is that of youthful desire. Yet, it elegantly lays out the hopes and dashed desires of the protagonist’s “old man” as well. Even as he misses the top prize, he cherishes the one he does receive.

Likewise, no one thinks Ralphie to be incomplete without a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200 Shot Range Model Air Rifle. Still, they suspend their legitimate concerns about his safety to support his long-held dream.

Even as we know that our only complete trust may be reserved for our maker, we work to find trust in those around us. Reliability, support and love may not substitute for trust. But, aren’t they close enough?

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

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Ice fishing can be fun

Editor, As the official non-mayor of Carmel, I was musing as I sat ice fishing at the new skating pond, reflecting on how the European village surrounding the pond resembled an 18th century Bavarian village.

Ah, Bavaria in the 1700s. A humble peasant family gathered round about the warm hearth as snow gently falls outside. As one historian puts it, the tranquility “is interrupted by a bronchitic cough that presages the pneumonia that will kill at 53 – not helped by the wood smoke of the fire . . . baby will die of smallpox . . . his sister will soon be the chattel of a drunken husband . . . water the son is pouring tastes of the cows that drink from the nearby brook. Tooth-

ache tortures the mother . . . The stew is grey and gristly yet meat is a rare change from gruel; there is no fruit or salad . . .”

Then I thought, no electricity. No indoor plumbing. No Nikes. No way to recharge a cellphone, fellow Carmeleons.

You get the picture.

On a brighter note, the roughly $6 million rink and nearby market fleeced the 21st century peasant families of more than $400,000 its first week — more than half the anticipated $737,504 in gross receipts this winter for net profit of $195,879, according to official estimates. Of course, I omit the $565,000 in grants from our generous city coffers for 2017 and 2018.

Ice fishing can be fun. Just don’t think too much.

Bill Shaffer, Carmel

Every Christmas, my four sisters and I struggle to come up with a present for our parents. Often we go solo, one humor framing a picture of the grandkids and another giving a gift card to their favorite restaurant. But this year, divine inspiration hit the youngest, and we magnificently delivered on what will certainly go down as the Best Christmas Present ever. We gave them a golf cart!

First, some backstory. My parents have lived in the same house for 45 years. In 2014, the middle sister found the perfect home, directly across the street from Mom and Dad. They are so close that though impractical, a zip line between the two is feasible. Then this past May, our baby sister moved from Chicago, around the corner and five doors down. Dad often jokes that if this were Monopoly, they’d only need one more for a hotel. So, half of my family lives within 200 yards of each other in what is slowly becoming a compound.

Enter the golf-cart! Middle Sister braved a potential Facebook Marketplace murderer from Carollton, Ky., to purchase an obviously used four-seater, only to have the windshield blow off on her way back. I nearly rammed the thing through a neighbor’s fence as we prepared for the big reveal.

But it was all worth it when my parents were lured outside with lies of carolers and saw it barreling down the street, decked in colored lights and a bow. Mom’s joy in particular was priceless. Now, they can visit and transport grandkids even when hobbled while being the coolest old people on the block.

Best Christmas present ever!

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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More roundabouts, Monon upgrades among city’s plans for 2018

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Last year was one of the busiest for construction in Carmel history, and 2018 looks to bring more of the same.

New roundabouts are planned along 116th Street, and construction will begin to transform the 96th Street and Keystone Parkway interchange into a roundabout.

Construction will continue in Midtown and along the Monon Trail, as well.

Several buildings are under construction in Midtown between Range Line Road and the Monon Greenway. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

96 TH AND KEYSTONe Some work has already begun, but more progress is expected to be made in 2018 to turn the traffic light intersection into a teardrop roundabout interchange. The project will be done in stages so there won’t be a complete closure.

elections RANGE LINE ROAD Carmel motorists saw a lot of road work in 2017 with several roundabouts completed. The new year will see more of the same. Roundabouts are planned at 111th and 116th streets and at Medical Drive. Walking paths and medians also will be added.

116th STREET ROUNDABOUTS Roundabouts are scheduled for construction in 2018 along 116th Street at Guilford Road, College Avenue, AAA Way, Town Road and Range Line.

Monon and Main is among several projects under construction expected to open in 2018.

(Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

midtown Justin Moffett of Old Town Design announced his vision for Midtown Carmel in 2014. The first buildings began opening and welcoming residents at the end of 2017. Employees have moved into the new headquarters for Allied Solutions and FC Tucker. A new east-west road has been built that crosses the Monon and connects to 3rd Avenue SW to the west and a new roundabout along Range Line Road to the east. Construction is under way for the new Sun King Distillery adjacent to these headquarters and an opening is scheduled for first half of 2018.

the monon trail The city plans for the widening and complete makeover of the Monon Greenway from Main Street to just south of City Center Drive to be complete by the end of 2018. The first stage includes building a one-way road for motorists on one side of the Monon. Vehicles won’t immediately be able to drive on it when complete because it will be a detour for cylcists while construction is under way on the cyclist/pedestrian trail to keep the Monon open at all times.

monon and main Chuck Lazzara and his son, Anthony, are targeting spring to open their mixed-use building at Main Street and the Monon Greenway across from Bub’s Burgers.

Monon and Main will include condos for sale and office space anchored by Anthony’s Chophouse, an upscale steakhouse with a view of the Monon that will open in 2018. It will also include a rooftop bar and a free parking garage. Valet parking will be available using new oneway roads that encircle the development.

breaking ground Construction should begin on various new projects, such as a proposed mixed-use development at 116th Street and Range Line Road; two rental unit properties along the Monon; a new headquarters for KAR Auction Services; a headquarters for MJ Insurance and more.

Construction on The Proscenium, which already had a groundbreaking, will begin. It was delayed by a utility issue at its site at Carmel Drive and Range Line.

The Carmel City Council previously voted to make Carmel a second-class city, which means there will be two members added to the city council for a total of nine seats. One will represent the city at-large, and a council district will be created. This will necessitate redistricting, and the new council district map — which will include recently annexed Home Place — likely will be finalized in the first quarter. By law, each district is required to have approximately the same number of residents. Candidates likely will not make their announcements until at least summer, which would be a year before the municipal elections in 2019. Many candidates likely will wait until fall or later to announce.

Besides the municipal elections, Carmel residents will vote in primaries for local candidates for Hamilton County Council. Incumbent Fred Glynn and challenger Sue Maki Glynn Maki will vie for one Carmel seat and several people are running to replace retiring councilor Paul Ayers, a Carmel resident. Former Carmel City Councilor Rick Sharp announced he’s going to run for the seat, Sharp Alexander and so has Ken Alexander, a Westfield resident and former head of Grand Park.

home place Carmel recently reached an agreement to annex the 2.1-square-mile unincorporated area between 99th and 111th streets in the center of Carmel. The annexation didn’t happen until Jan. 1, so residents in that area will not immediately pay Carmel property taxes. With annexation, there will be talk of revitalizing the area and the new role of township government because Clay Township and the City of Carmel will share borders.

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county Government Hamilton County will spend $36.8 million to expand the county jail and judicial center. The Hamilton County Council has promised no tax increase will be needed to fund the project. Construction will begin this year but might not be finished by year’s end.

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arts events Every year, Carmel residents and guests are treated to festivals that celebrate the arts, such as the Carmel International Arts Festival, Art of Wine, Artomobilia and PorchFest. The Center for the Performing Arts has some big shows planned for 2018, including Michael Bolton, Art Garfunkel, Richard Marx, Lonestar, Ronnie Milsap, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Itzhak Perlman, “Hairspray: The Musical,” “Million Dollar Quartet” and more.

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carmel clay parks In early 2018, construction is expected to wrap up on the Monon Community Center remodel that will add new workout spaces — including equipment on the bridge overlooking the Monon — and different entrances. From now on, visitors will only have two points of entry: from the east building and from the west parking lot. The doors near the Monon Trail will only be available for emergency exits to ensure child safety and to prevent people from sneaking in without paying.

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Thanks for the funneries Commentary by Dick Wolfsie This is my annual look back at, and appreciation for, all the people and events that inspired many of my humor weekly columns this past year. For example, thanks to…

• My brother, for getting married for the first time at a very late stage in life. When my sister called and said, “Your brother is doing something no Jewish guy ever does for the first time at the age of 65,” I thought I was going to his bar mitzvah.

• Whole Foods, where I bought an organic bar of green soap, wrapped in clear shrinkwrap. When I got out of the shower the next morning, I told my wife that I didn’t think it lathered very well. “Is it because it’s organic?” I asked Mary Ellen.

“No, it’s because you just washed yourself with a wedge of cheese.”

• Jerry Lewis, who passed away this year. He made me laugh since I was 8 years old. When I was in sixth grade, the teacher called my parents and said that I was always acting like Jerry Lewis in class. I was shocked when my father explained to me this was actually a bad thing.

• The Schneiders, who took us line danc-

ing in Florida. When I was certain I had all the moves right, all the other 65 people were doing it completely wrong. And in unison.

Dr. Greg Estes, my knee surgeon. After being told during my initial visit that my wife wanted to go exploring in the Canadian Mountains the following week, he said, “Sounds rocky to me.”

“You mean the hiking?” I said.

“No, I mean your marriage. What wife would make her husband do that with a knee like yours?”

• Finally, a NO thanks to my wife for visiting her friend in Florida without teaching me how to use all the remotes in the house. We have one for Apple TV, one for the DVR, one for the Blu-ray and one for regular TV. “Did you figure out how to turn on the television?” asked Mary Ellen the first night she called.

“No, but I opened and closed the garage door 11 times.”

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By Heather Collins news@currentincarmel.com Rejuve Salon Spa has teamed with Hello Gorgeous! for provide a red carpet experience for women battling cancer cancer.

Hello Gorgeous! is a nonprofit based in South Bend that partners with local salons to provide complimentary professional makeovers and cosmetic education to women battling cancer. Rejuve became a Hello Gorgeous! salon affiliate this year and will host 12 Hello Gorgeous! events each year.

October 2017’s Hello Gorgeous! makeover recipient Halie Cope, 21, of Lebanon said it was a welcome surprise.

“Initially going into this experience, I thought I was getting my nails done with my mom,” Cope said. “Once I walked in the door I was greeted by the Rejuve staff with flowers and them saying, ‘Hello, gorgeous.’”

Cope was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma in January 2017 and went into remission in May. During treatment, Cope said she lost all of her hair, including her eyelashes and eyebrows.

“I wish there were more salons doing

Haley Cope was nominated by her mother, Kim Gentry. (Submitted photo)

this,” Cope said. “While fighting cancer, you seem to lose little pieces of yourself along the way and what seems like your womanhood.”

Cope received a large bouquet of flowers from Zionsville Flower Company, a new out-

fit from Maurice’s and spa services including a facial, manicure, pedicure and hair and makeup services from Rejuve. After the makeover, Cope had a complimentary meal at Stone Creek Dining with friends and family.

All services are complimentary.

“It definitely does make you feel beautiful,” Cope said.

Cope said she was blown away by the kindness of the staff at Rejuve Salon Spa, which is on Michigan Road near the Carmel/ Zionsville border.

“You could genuinely tell that they love doing this program and shedding a light on a life that maybe has been lacking that light,” Cope said.

Cope was nominated by her mother, Kim Gentry.

“I simply nominated Halie because she is my hero,” Gentry said. “Halie has been through so much in her young life, and the grace she has always carried is amazing to me.”

Hello Gorgeous! serves women newly diagnosed with cancer and up to six months post-treatment. To nominate a woman for a Hello Gorgeous! makeover, visit hellogorgeous.org.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Dan Mader has devoted his career as an architect to education facilities.

That didn’t go unachievement noticed when the longtime Carmel resident received the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from Association for Learning Environments Oct. 28 in LearningSCAPES Awards General Session in Atlanta. Mader, 63, retired as Fanning Howey chairman of the board at the end of 2017. Mader, an American Institute of Architects member, left his position as CEO in 2014.

The Lifetime Achievement Award honors individuals who make significant, lasting contributions to the educational facility planning industry throughout their careers.

Mader started his career at Fanning Howey in Ohio after graduating from Notre Dame in 1977.

He left Fanning Howey in 1983 to take a job with Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf, which had just gotten a contract to do a major renovation on Broad Ripple High School. Mader was brought in to be the project manager.

He came back to Fanning Howey in Indianapolis in 1988.

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“I’ve been doing exclusively school projects since then,” Mader said. “Dealing with education, in my mind, is a higher calling just because of the impact you have on so many lives.

Although Mader will miss the people, he is eager for retirement.

“I’m wondering if I have time for all the things I have lined up to do,” Mader said.

“I’m an avid golfer and an avid traveler. The first thing on our list is a European river cruise.”

Mainstreet Health to rebrand

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platform. It changes our name. It changes our position in the market. It really puts us on the map, on the radar so to speak, as a national, and to a certain degree, internaCarmel-based Mainstreet Health Intional firm with presence in both Canada vestments Inc. recently announced the and the U.S and an opportunity to acquisition of Care growth Investment Trust LLC really create something special and create some meaningful shareand its intention to holder value.” rebrand as Invesque Inc., effective White said Care Investment Trust Jan. 4, to help with the company’s offered a high-quality portfolio that recognition in the market. was complementary to Mainstreet’s Mainstreet owns income-probut also initiated growth. ducing real estate and partners White “This gives us a much greater with health care professionals who diversification, which helps us in terms of operate within the buildings to provide serbuilding the right portfolio,” he said. “Also vices to the elderly. The portfolio includes in our space, having size will help us as we skilled nursing, assisted living, indepenbuild out our platform. The bigger the platdent living, memory care and transitional form, the easier it will be to access capital care facilities. going forward to acquire future assets.”

The $425 million acquisition alters MainMainstreet’s plan to rebrand as Invesque street’s portfolio to include 82 properties awaits approval from company shareholdin 18 states operated by 17 health care parters at a special Jan. 3 meeting. White said ners. Mainstreet’s asset value is expected the name highlights the company’s investto increase to $1.2 billion. ment core.

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ZCHS grad produces rock musical

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The first time Zach Rosing was asked to help with a theater production, he was sure he was the theater wrong man for the job.

By the time the run concluded, he was sure theater production was in his blood.

“I first got involved in producing theater in 2008, when a friend asked me to help with Rosing a local independent production of the musical ‘Bare,’” Rosing said. “I wasn’t much of a theater person before that, and I’m certainly not an actor, but I realized the various skills from my video and media production business translated very well to theater.

“I made a lot of great friends, and from there I was hooked.”

He still is.

A 2001 graduate of Zionsville Community High School, Rosing has produced more than 20 shows since 2008. His most recent effort is the rock musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” which begins an eight-performance run Jan. 5 at the Epilogue Players Theatre in Indianapolis.

Rosing, owner of Zach Rosing Productions LLC, a video, photography and multimedia business, is working on the

From left, Kate Homan (Yitzhak) and Tim Hunt (Hedwig) from “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.”

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show with producing partner Zack Neiditch. Collaborating under the moniker Zach & Zack, Rosing and Neiditch share responsibilities, which are rather easy to identify.

Rosing produces, and Neiditch directs.

“For ‘Hedwig,’ I’m in charge of a variety of responsibilities, including assembling a staff, money, marketing, including tak-

ing photos and designing artwork, securing the venue, ticketing, etc.,” Rosing said. “Basically, all the behind-the-scenes administrative stuff. I’m also the sound designer for the show.”

A longtime Zionsville resident who moved to Indianapolis a few years ago, Rosing has worked on his own productions and done others for theater companies. He is a three-time winner of NUVO’s Best Locally Produced Play for his work on “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “The Great Bike Race” and “The Gab.” He is producing “Hedwig” for the second time.

A stage musical that opened OffBroadway in 1998, “Hedwig” tells the fictional tale of Hedwig Schmidt, an East German “rock goddess” who makes it over the Berlin Wall after a botched sexchange operation and learns “a thing or two” about life along the way. The cast includes Tim Hunt (who is also the associate producer) as Hedwig Schmidt and Kate Homan as Yitzhak.

Rosing last produced “Hedwig” in 2014.

“I’m excited to revisit it in an intimate, 50-seat venue,” Rosing said. “We always try to surpass expectations for what a nomadic theater company can produce.

Audiences should expect an evening they’ll never forget. Also, it will be loud.”

The show contains mature content and is recommended for people 16 and older. For more, visit zachandzack.com; Facebook.com/ZachAndZack; or Instagram @zachnzack.

Rock musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”

• Where: Epilogue Players theatre, 1849 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis

• Shows: 9 p.m. Jan. 5; 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Jan. 6; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11; 9 p.m. Jan. 12; 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Jan. 13; and 7 p.m. Jan. 14 • Admission: $25 opening night; $30 all other performances • For tickets: Visit zachandzack.com

Songbook applications due March 25 editorial@youarecurrent.com The Great American Songbook Foundation’s nationwide application process for its 2018 Songbook Academy summer intensive program is under way. The music and performance program for high school students is led by Foundation founder and five-time Grammy Award nominee Michael Feinstein.

The weeklong Songbook Academy is the only high school intensive in the U.S. focused on jazz standards and classic Broadway and Hollywood songs, known as the Great American Songbook. The academy is scheduled for July 21 to 28 at the Songbook Foundation’s headquarters, the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

U.S. high school students are invited to submit videos with performances of two contrasting songs from the Great American Songbook genre. The 2018 application deadline is March 25.

Forty students nationwide are selected each year for this opportunity to participate in workshops and masterclasses.

“These young peoples’ lives are forever changed by the experience, and they stay bonded to each other,” Feinstein stated in a press release. “Whether they become professional musicians or not is not the point.

The goal is just to give them the joy of experiencing this music, and the eloquence and beauty of the emotions and feelings that are expressed in it.”

For more, visit TheSongbook.org.

Westfield — Cam Clark will perform live music at 6 p.m. Jan. 5 at Urban Vines, 303 E 161st St. Carmel — The Bishops will headline the New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at The Palladium in Carmel at 9 p.m.

Tickets are $95. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org Fishers — Gingerbread Village at Conner Prairie will be open until Jan. 7. See a variety of amateur and professional gingerbread houses. Viewing the houses is free with general admission.

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“Global Rhythms with Kwesi Brown,” The Palladium, 10:30 a.m. the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel Jan 6.

In a program designed for children ages 1 through 7, Peanut Butter & Jam presents master drummer Kwesi Brown and his band as they layer rhythms of different cultures to create a global sound.

Cost: $10 per child More: (two free adult tickets with each child). thecenterpresents.com.

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“The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular Birthday Edition” is an era-by-era concert celebrating the music of Elvis Presley. The early rock-a-billy, the military years, the movie years and the ’68 comeback special in black leather. The show closes with the Las Vegas concert years.

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After all, Jones has been class dancing for 30 years and has taught at Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance in Indianapolis since high school.

Jones will lead a traditional Irish dance class at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at The Tarkington at Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts.

The two-hour class begins the third of five sessions of the 2017-18 Dance Discovery series at the Center.

Jones said participants will better understand the difficulty level and intricacies that a performance requires.

“If you’ve tried it, you have so much more appreciation for what you’re watching,” the Indianapolis resident said.

Dance Discovery connects professional performances containing a strong dance or musical component with an introductory dance class of that same genre taught by local dance instructors.

“The goal of the series is to give people of all ages and abilities a chance to con-

From left, Liz Donahue Jones teaches Lucy Springmeyer. (Submitted photo)

nect in a personal way to a specific performance and genre of dance,” said Julia Shildmyer-Heighway, director of education and community engagement at the Center for the Performing Arts.

Jones’ dance class connects to the Dublin Irish Dancers show at 8 p.m. Feb. 3 at The Palladium.

“This show is about that evolution of the traditional roots and how Irish dancing came to America and evolved from there,” said Jones, who will lead the class.

No experience or partner is required to attend the class. Tickets are $18. To register, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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Corbin’s 2010 self-titled debut album included hit singles “A Little More Country Serving as opening act for Carrie UnderThan That” and “Roll With It,” which both wood on her 2016 Storyteller Tour provided went to No. 1 on the Billboard Counanother boost to concert Easton Corbin. try chart. He became the first male solo artist to debut with back-to“Absolutely. That’s back No. 1 hits in 17 years. what it’s about, exposure,” Corbin Other top hits include “Lovin’ You said. “She appeals to a wide variety is Fun” and the album title track “All of people, whether that be a counOver the Road” in 2012 and “Baby Be try audience or pop audience. So, it My Love Song” from the “About to absolutely helped to expose me to Corbin Get Real” album in 2015. some of those folks.”

“The hits are what people want to hear, Corbin will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at so you get out and do those,” Corbin said.

The Palladium in Carmel. Corbin said he has “It’s all about having a good time. We’re made solo appearances in the Indianapolis going to do our hits. We’re going to do stuff area before but this is his first time at The off the new record they’ve never heard.”

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Corbin’s roots are in traditional country, “I’ve been on quite a few big tours with but his sound includes other influences.

(Brad) Paisley and (Blake) Shelton,” Corbin “You have to mix it up a little out there. said.

You have to stay current,” said Corbin who Corbin, 35, said he is finishing up his grew up listening to Merle Haggard, George fourth album. It will likely be released in Strait and George Jones. the spring.

Corbin is involved with Operation HomeA single from that upcoming album, “A front, a nonprofit with a mission to build Girl Like You,” was released in early 2017. secure military families.

“I feel like they are connecting with it For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. and, hopefully, that will continue,” Corbin

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To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

Where’s Amy meets ‘Joseph’ cast “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” cast members, front row, from left, David Cunningham, Jonathon Studdard, Erin Worman, Jeff Angel, middle row, from left, Zack Clar, Matthew Altman and Jacob Butler, back row, and Anna Lee pose for Where’s Amy backstage minutes before the show starts at Civic Theatre at The Tarkington. Go see “Joseph,” as it’s a must-see for the holiday season and New Year. The show’s performances end Jan. 7. Visit civictheatre.org. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

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out a decade or two later about why they were so dominant and the systematic doping.”

Westfield Aquatics Swimming Team Thomas said at the 1972 Olympics the U.S. coach Darrick Thomas sees several good media members were questioning reasons for his team to film host a “The Last Gold” why the American women hadn’t won many races. Some of the documentary.

American swimmers were criticized “We were looking for a good acas poor sports for speculating the tivity for the team,” said Thomas, East Germans were using steroids. coach of the Westfield High School “The positive of the story is how boys and girls swimming teams. these four women banded together “One of our parents, Molli Cameron, Thomas and fought for each other and at is really into independent films and least won this final race of what turned out knew about it. We thought it was a great to be a tainted Olympics,” Thomas said. thing for the team to see. It’s a great story The documentary also exposes the many about perseverance.”

“The Last Gold” documentary is the story health problems the East German women have endured because of the drugs. of the U.S. women’s swimming team, which “As a swim coach I want the story of percompeted against East Germany in 1976 and severance and always fighting no matter upset the East Germans in the final race how bad things look,” Thomas said. “But the (400 relay) of the Olympics. The East Gerflip side is to caution these young athletes mans were later found to be involved in a and their families that there are more immassive state-run doping program. portant things than winning, and winning The documentary is set for at 6:30 p.m. at all costs is not a good answer.”

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Where to go: Prodigy Burger & Bar Where it is: 14490 Clay Terrace Blvd., Suite 100a, Carmel When it’s open: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday 11a.m. to 2 a.m.

Mark’s take: Does the term burger bar sound pretty cool? Maybe if you added to it and came up with Prodigy Burger & Bar? Prodigy Burger & Bar is a pub-style restaurant with a casual vibe. Burgers are certainly on the menu, but Prodigy offers a variety of appetizers, soups and other entrees. Don’t forget that Prodigy features live music every Friday and Saturday night.

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New wines for a New Year Commentary by Elizabeth Morse Fraught with resolutions and anticipation, 2018 is upon us. Why not make one of your goals to expand WINEderlust your wine horizons?

Many of us find something we like and stick with it. You fell in love with Riesling in college and haven’t strayed? Maybe you only drink Merlot. You never buy anything but California Chardonnay? Well, friend, you are passing up some tantalizing taste-bud experiences.

This new year, think about what you like about your “usual” and develop it. Personal growth applies to wine, too.

Here’s how: Pinpoint what you like best.

If you aren’t used to picking out flavors, get an idea by looking at the description on the back of the bottle. You may see words like “hints of…chocolate, red berry, nutmeg, leather, tropical fruit.” Figure out your sweet spot.

Tell the clerk what you usually drink and why. For example: “I am just polishing off the last of my 2005 Gravity Hills Killer Climb Syrah. I really like the bacon fat and

black pepper flavors in it. Can you suggest others that I might like?” The shop keep should say something like, “If you dig bacon, splurge on a Côte-Rôtie from France.

At $56ish the Maison Brotte ‘Les Murets’ is totally worth it. If you’d rather go with mad pepper tonight, 1000 Stories Zinfandel at about $20 is an affordable option. You could also go with a young Rioja from Spain or even a sweet Port like Quinta do Noval, Noval Black. About $23.” You’ve just gotten four diverse options to choose from, each with a little something you already know that you’ll enjoy.

Bottle shops are an amazing resource.

Use them. The server at your favorite wine bar can help, too. Consider signing up for a wine tasting with friends. You will learn so much about what you love and what you don’t. Live a little and explore the wide world of wine this year. Cheers!

Elizabeth Morse is an owner of Corner Wine Bar in Broad Ripple. Have a wine or entertaining question? Shoot an email to cornerwinebar1@ aol.com.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Whole-house transformation Commentary by Larry Greene

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Background info: This home west of Indianapolis was built in the 1950s as a custom model home. Although the home had many great characteristics, it needed many updates to bring the interior and exterior up-to-date.

The goal was to create more space and to update multiple rooms of the home while keeping a cohesive design.

1. The original galley-style kitchen lacked the space the owner desired. By relocating an interior wall, the kitchen footprint was expanded, allowing enough space to put in a large island for casual seating.

2. Replacing all cabinetry, countertops, hardware and appliances gave the kitchen the modern update it needed.

3. To make the laundry room a more functional space, cabinetry and shelving for storage was added.

4. On the exterior of the home, the pergola was replaced with a much larger freestanding pavilion structure that housed an outdoor kitchen, fireplace and a TV, giving the homeowner plenty of room to entertain.

After

Before problems The original kitchen was very small and narrow, making it difficult for the owner to host guests and limiting flow into the living area.

Several of the bathrooms in the home had original tile, cabinetry and plumbing fixtures. The outdoor living space lacked many of the details that the owners desired.

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Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt Is none singular or plural? If any mathletes out there are reading this, they would likely intergrammar guy ject, “False! None is zero.” And then they would adjust their adult retainers and get back to discussing their theories on who Rey’s parents really are.

By choosing is in the sentence, the math nerds unwittingly made none singular, grammatically speaking. So, does that mean zero equals one? No. I’m not about to anger the math community more than I already have.

When none means not one or no part, use a singular verb. For example: Because I wanted my body to not hate me, none of the McRib was eaten. Similarly, none can be considered singular when part of a mass noun: None of the wine was wasted. Here, wine is a mass noun (as in: I drank the entire massive box of wine all by myself with some help from my trusty twisty straw).

The plot now thickens quicker than a malted milkshake. While many believe none is always singular, none can also

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be plural. When you’re able to substitute none for not any, none takes a plural verb. For instance: None of the members of the math club have ever kissed a girl.

None of them were asked to the prom, so they held an alternative “prob,” which is short for probability. At the prob they thought their chances were statistically decent to end the night with a smooch from the cute girl who recently got contacts. When you make none plural, it makes your syntax less awkward, just like Gwenifer (the girl with the contacts).

So, let’s recap all of the none rules here. Use singular verb agreement when none quantifies a singular or mass noun.

When none modifies a plural noun, to me, it sounds/reads better to use plural verb agreement, although both singular and plural are technically acceptable. If someone suggests none always has to be singular, tell them it’s none of their business.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Notice is hereby given that the Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 22nd day of January, 2018 at 6:00 pm in the Monon Center East (Monon Community Center East Building, Meeting Room B, 1235 Central Park Dr. E., Carmel, IN 46032) will hold a Public Hearing for a variance from ZO Chapter 23C.09.D - Building facades: Buildings with continuous facades that are 90’ or greater in width shall be designed with offsets (projecting or recessed) not less than 8’ deep and at intervals of not greater than 60’. 10”, 5’-4” and 11’-4” are proposed. The site is located at 9700 N. Michigan Road. It is zoned B-2/ Business and I-1 Industrial and is located within the US 421 Overlay Zone. Filed by Christopher Enright of Enright Architects on behalf of the owner, FSC, LLC. Property being known as 9700 N. Michigan Road, Carmel, IN. The application is identified as Docket No. 17120004 V The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Property ID: 17 13 07 00 02 002 000 All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

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Commentary by Don Knebel Some of the most beautiful buildings in Europe lie along the Danube River as it flows through Budapest, Hungary.

Along the east bank is a haunting memorial to travel victims of hate.

In 1935, Hungarian Ferenc Szálasi formed a movement sympathetic to Germany’s Nazi party. The movement quickly became the Nyilaskeresztes Párt, or Arrow Cross Party, using as its symbol crossed arrows suggestive of the swastika. The Arrow Cross Party, promoting German/ Hungarian racial superiority, won 15 percent of the vote in parliamentary elections in 1939. After the Germans occupied Hungary in 1944, they installed Szálasi as prime minister, giving his Arrow Cross Party control of the government.

The Arrow Cross government immediately set out to cleanse Budapest of its Jews and other ethnic groups it considered undesirable. Perhaps 80,000 Jews were sent to work and to death camps. Between December 1944 and January 1945, groups of Arrow Cross gunmen rounded up hundreds of Jews and members of other minority groups and took them to the east bank of the Danube River that separates the Buda and Pest sections of Budapest. After forcing victims to remove their shoes, the gunmen shot them, their bodies then falling into the river. The terror stopped when the Russians took control of Budapest in February 1945.

In April 2005, Hungarian film director Can Togay and sculptor Gyula Pauer created a memorial to the Arrow Cross killings on the Danube River Promenade between the Hungarian Parliament Building and the Chain Bridge, where some victims were killed. The memorial, called simply Shoes on the Danube, consists of 60 pairs of men’s, women’s and children’s shoes, reflecting the styles of the 1940s, cast in iron and placed near the edge of the river bank. Visitors frequently fill the shoes with candles and light them in honor of the victims.

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Olive oil quality – For best quality and flavor, olive oil should be labeled as extra-virgin and cold pressed. Unfortunately, a large percentage of imported olive oils are mislabeled or counterfeited and the oil is lower quality.

To be on the safe side when it comes to doctored olive oil, you can avoid the imports and opt for Californiagrown extra-virgin olive oil.

Source: PopSugar.com Leaving eggs out – Eggs have a natural coating called a bloom that keeps out air and bacteria, and if you have your own farm-fresh eggs from your back yard, it’s fine not to refrigerate them for several days. However, eggs that you buy in the grocery store have been washed and their coating has been removed, per USDA guidelines, so they’re more susceptible to bacteria and need to be refrigerated.

Source: MSN.com

Shoes on the Danube Memorial in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Don Knebel) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DOCKET NOS. 17120010 V, 17120011 V, & 17120013 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Monday, January 22, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Monon Community Center East Building, Meeting Room B, 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel, Indiana 46032, to hold a Public Hearing upon Variances of Development Standards filed on behalf of Witness Investment, LLC. The Variance Application is identified as Docket Nos. 17120010 V, 17120011 V, & 17120013 V. The Variances of Development Standards are related to a proposed five-story hotel to be constructed at 12845 Old Meridian Street, Carmel, IN. The affected property is identified as Hamilton County Tax Parcel Number 16-09-26-04-03-001.000 and is currently owned by Old Meridian, LLC. The three requested variances are: 1) an increase of the maximum permitted height of the building; 2) an increase of the permitted sign area of a projecting (blade) sign; and 3) a reduction of the required bufferyard width and landscaping along the south property line.

The details of the Variance Application and the legal description are on file in the Department of Community Services Office, 3rd Floor of City Hall, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, and may be examined during normal office hours.

Written comments regarding the Application may be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Zoning Appeals before the Public Hearing at the above address. Any person may offer verbal comments at the hearing or may file written comments at the hearing.

The Public Hearing may be continued to a future date from time to time as may be found necessary.

Petitioner: Witness Investment, LLC c/o Alex Beatty, Attorney Ice Miller LLP One American Square, Suite 2900 Indianapolis, IN 46282 (317) 236-2381

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. 17120002 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 22nd day of January, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in Monon Community Center East Building, Meeting Room B, 1235 Central Park Dr. E, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Docket No. 17120002 V ZO Chptr 23D.03.C.3.c.iii: Max. 45% lot coverage allowed, 51% proposed With the property being known as: 531 1st Ave NE, Carmel, IN 46032.

The application is identified as Docket No. 17120002 V The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Tax ID# 16-10-30-05-02-025.000.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

The Old Town Design Group, LLC PETITIONERS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. 17120022 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 22nd day of January, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in Monon Community Center East Building, Meeting Room B, 1235 Central Park Dr. E., Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Docket No. 17120022 V ZO Chptr 23D.03.C.3.c.k: Max. 7-ft taller than a Character Building allowed, 28’ 4-3/4” proposed With the property being known as: 751 1st Ave NW, Carmel, IN 46032.

The application is identified as Docket Nos. 17120022 V. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Tax ID# 16-09-25-08-02-023.000.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

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(317) 645-8373 • www.TopShineWindowCleaning.com

Classifieds

VISA, MasterCard acceptedReach 126,095 homes weekly

now hiring

Michael.Pettygrove@infb.com

now hiring

Carmel Clay Schools is Hiring!

For pricing e-mail your ad to classifieds@youarecurrent.com

services

services

Will do Fall cleanup, trim shrubs, clean out houses, garages, basements, attics, gutters, paint, do odd jobs, demo small buildings, provide personal services.

Fully insured. Text/call Jay 574-398-2135; shidelerjay@gmail.com

Wth recording artist Duke Tumatoe Learn from professional and have fun All levels - in Carmel duke@duketumatoe.com or 317-201-5856

C&H TREE SERVICE

• Bus Drivers • Bus Aides Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/ccs/onlineapp/

Email: abeaven@ccs.k12.in.us or call 317-844-8207.

Allied Solutions is hosting a Career Fair

Top pay, including OT and Bonus Flexible Schedules

in the second floor lobby! Candidates will be able to meet with a member of the Recruiting team at • IT • Claims

• Data Entry • Mail Room Services

• Customer Service

• And More!

ALLIED SOLUTIONS OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE.

Job Training & Supportive Staff Guaranteed FT Hours

No experience required! Must have a desire to make a difference in someone’s life – including yours!!! Visit us at www.senior1care.com NOW HIRING!!! FT & PT EMPLOYEES WITH FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES TO FIT YOUR NEEDS! Call 317-652-6175 to set up an interview or stop by our office at 598 W Carmel Drive, Suite F, Carmel, IN 46032 EOE

SNOW & ICE REMOVAL

Locally owned/operated over 42 Years

*Residential /Commercial *FREE ESTIMATES 1-317- 491-3491

Pet & House Sitting Service www.pawpatrolindy.com 18 years Experience

317-802-6565 317-432-1627

“The Safe and Reliable Alternative to Boarding” Insured/Bonded Serving Carmel & Westfield

Join us on Saturday, January 27, from 10am–3pm

the event. We have openings for the following:

Become a Senior1Care Caregiver Today!

If you are compassionate, reliable and love the elderly, join our family business!

Free CNA Training is offered to FT (32 hrs) employees!

Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED -- FREE ESTIMATES Call Steve 317-341-4905 or 317-238-9314

Guitar Lessons

350 Veterans Way | Carmel, IN 46032 AlliedSolutions.net/careers

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Nick’s Tree Service AVAILABLE SERVICES

• Tree Removal • Trimming • Stump Grinding • Finish Grading • Bucket Truck Work • Climbing • Lot clearing

CALL TODAY! (317) 524-9100

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services

services

services

services

merchandise

PHOTO SCANNING SERVICE.

Have your photos scanned and saved to a DVD, which is a great way to preserve and share your photos with family and friends. Contact Nancy at 317-900-1133 or visit www.photos4keeps.com.

Puzzle Answers

merchandise

ACCENT BICYCLES FEATURING

Guitar Lessons

Blix • Currie • Faraday • Juiced Stromer • Smart • Diamondback

With Baker Scott

Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons near Carey Road & 146th Carmel 317-

910-6990

.com Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Cars: BEETLE, BRONCO, CHARGER, JAGUAR, MUSTANG, RAM; Cities: CORK, DUBLIN, GALWAY, LIMERICK, WATERFORD; Parks: LINCOLN, POKAGON, SHADE, SHAKAMAK; Stores: ACE, HOME DEPOT, LOWE’S; Colors: BLUE, GOLD; Honoree: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR

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MOBILE SHARPENING & MAINTENANCE Specializing in lawn care, residential and commercial.

Sharpening mower blades, hedge trimmer blades, chain saws, garden tools.

Maintenance, oil changes, filters, grease or lube.

317-937-2803

The Electric Bike Center

622 Rangeline Rd, Suite S, Carmel • 317-506-6902 AUCTION

AUCTION

The Home of Plug and Play RETAIL • REHEARSE • REPAIR Now offering guitar, drum and voice lessons Ask about our HD video services Fully equipped studios, In-ear (“silent”) studio Book Studio A for private parties, CD release events, showcases, recitals, meetings and more!

Come see for yourself why hundreds of bands and performers refine their shows in our studios!

Call Rick Kingston at 317.979.0137 340 Ridgepoint Drive, Carmel 46032 kingstonsmusicshowcase.com

THANK YOU!

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Bolt For The Heart, the Indiana State Police, our many sponsors and our record number of participants this year, we humbly thank you for being a part of this year’s Bolt.

The Bolt For The Hear Thanksgiving Family 5K 2017 was our best year yet in terms of participants.

Happiest of Holidays and a safe and properous New Year!

BoltForTheHeart.com

Hundreds of families started a new tradition 3000 Participants! Up 20% over last year Placed 90 AED’s in ISP Patrol cars

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The Shepherd family wishes you a blessed and joyful holiday.

Happy New Year