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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Carmel already is home to the largest collection of J. Seward Johnson sculptures not associated with the New Jersey-based artARTS ist’s hometown, and soon it will install several more.

The Carmel Board of Public Works on Dec. 19, 2018 approved $354,000 to purchase five of the lifelike sculptures, ranging individually in cost from $65,000 to $78,000. The cost does not include shipping or installation charges.

As of press time, the city did not respond to a request for specific locations and installation dates for the new sculptures.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said the new sculptures will be installed in Midtown and the Arts & Design District.

The City of Carmel has ordered five new J. Seward Johnson sculptures, similar in style to this one near the Indiana Design Center.

(Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

“People love them and they interact with them.

When it’s about to snow I see them pop up with stocking caps and scarves and sweaters,” Brainard said. “Constantly, I see people taking pictures with them. That’s what public art should do. It should stimulate a conversation and be fun.”

The new sculptures are called “Captured,” featuring a woman reading on a bench; “Shaping Up,” a girl jogging while listening to music; “Monet, Our Visiting Artist,” Monet painting at an easel; “Wine, Food and Thou,” a woman with a picnic basket; and “Strolling Professor,” a man walking with an open book.

The Seward Johnson Atelier makes a limited number of each sculpture. Brainard said he enjoys occasionally seeing sculptures during his travels that remind him of home.

View the sculptures at sewardjohnsonatelier. org.

Carmel explores possibility of film fest

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Carmel is known for its support of the arts, from concerts at the Palladium to plays at the Booth Tarkington Civic CITY NEWS Theatre to the many sculptures on sidewalks and in roundabouts around town.

Some believe, however, that a major category is missing: film. But that might not be the case for long.

Brainard The Carmel City Council approved $125,000 in its 2019 budget to help launch an international film festival, but those involved say residents shouldn’t necessarily expect the inaugural event to happen this year.

“We need to make sure we have the right partners. We need to make sure the money is well utilized so we get a return in terms of economic development,” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said. “We’re going to do it right. We’re not going to rush it. We have the flexibility to move ahead this year if we choose to, but we’re not at the point where we can say whether we’d move ahead this year.”

Brainard has been working with Adam Aasen, a local business owner and film buff who is running

for city council, to research what it would take to launch a film festival in Carmel.

“I would argue strongly that film is an art form, so it’s the next step for the city truly supporting arts as an economic impact tool like it has in the past,” Aasen said.

Carmel is well positioned to play host a film festival, Aasen said, because of its “great theaters.”

“We had very preliminary discussions with the Center for the Performing Arts, and while nothing is confirmed, there was mutual interAasen est in exploring this idea,” he said.

“One thing we see in a lot of film fests is that they’re very spread out, so if you have to go from one theater to another, you’re driving across town. Carmel’s walkability really makes it unique in that regard.”

The festival would likely function through a nonprofit organization. Brainard and Aasen emphasized that plans for the event are still in the preliminary stages and that no board or director has been identified. Aasen said he will not serve in a paid role with the festival.

If the city does not move forward with a film festival in 2019, the $125,000 approved for it would revert to the general fund at the end of the year.

DISPATCHES Correction — In the Jan. 1 edition of Current in Carmel, a story looking ahead to 2019 projects and events included a road construction project that is not expected to begin this year. The transformation of the intersection of AAA Way and 116th Street is not scheduled to begin in 2019.

Arts grants awarded — The City of Carmel has awarded 25 local arts organizations with $1,336,060 in grants from the city’s 2019 Arts Grant Program. This year marks the 17th anniversary of the City of Carmel’s financial support for local arts, which amounts to roughly 1 percent of the city budget each year. Since 2004, more than $11.5 million has been allocated to support local arts programs. See a list of 2019 recipients at youarecurrent. com/?p=172837.

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Carmel City Council tabled a proposal Jan. 7 to add three buildings to the city’s list of historic properties to ensure that homeowners are PRESERVATION notified of the possibility before it happens.

Originally created in 2014, the Carmel/Clay Township Historic Properties Survey identified 536 buildings in Carmel as historic, meaning that they are at least 50 years old and architecturally significant in some way.

Last fall, the Carmel Historic Preservation Commission identified three buildings to add to the survey that were not previously included. Buildings identified as historic are subject to a 60-day demolition delay to give the CHPC time to see if the structure can be relocated or another solution found.

Councilors tabled a decision on updating the survey when they discovered that the property owners had not been notified of the potential change.

“I don’t want to approve this without homeowners being able to come here and have a say,” councilor Sue Finkam said.

CHPC member Sam Burgess noted that the only effect of being added to the survey is the demolition delay, and that all property owners of historic structures are contacted by the CHPC twice each year to be notified of eligibility of façade grants.

View the survey results at ruskinarc.com/city-of-carmel.

The Woodland Springs Clubhouse is among three structures proposed to be added to the Carmel/Clay Township Historic Properties Survey.

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PROPOSED ADDITIONS The buildings proposed to be added to the Carmel/ Clay Township Historic Properties Survey are: • Woodland Springs Clubhouse, 3535 E. 116th St. Designed by Avriel Shull, the 50-year-old building was initially not included in the survey because it was believed the east side of the building was an addition, but further research showed it was original.

• 10825 Cornell Ave. Constructed in 1915, the home was one of the first pre-fabricated homes built in Carmel. It arrived in town by rail and was constructed within 24 hours.

• 540 1st Ave. SE. Built in 1925, the CHPC believes the home may be even older and was updated with a craftsman flair.

Candidates file to run for municipal election news@currentincarmel.com As of press time, the following candidates have filed to run in the May 7 primary election for municipal positions: Mayor Jim Brainard (Republican) City clerk Sue Wolfgang (Republican) City judge Brian G Poindexter (Republican) Angela (Angie) Swenson (Republican) City council, Central District (District 1) Bruce Kimball (Republican) City council, Northeast District (District 2) Sue Finkam (Republican) City council, North District (District 4) Laura D. Campbell (Republican) City council, Southwest District (District 5) Matt Milam (Republican) City council, West District (District 6) Miles Nelson (Democrat) City council, at-large (three positions available) Ron Carter (Republican) Kevin Woody Rider (Republican) Jeff Worrell (Republican)

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the court for 10 years and HR and planning and zoning, I thought I’d be pretty good at it,” she said. “I understand politics. I underSue Wolfgang has lived in Carmel for all of stand the people, and I get along with the people.” her 61 years, and she’s worked for the City Carmel currently has a clerk-treaof Carmel in various surer whose duties include processELECTION roles for nearly 22 of ing the city’s receipts, expenditures them. and payroll and managing assets.

That’s why she believes she’d In 2020, the treasurer function will be a good fit for city clerk, a new move to an appointed role, and the elected position created by Carmel elected clerk will be in charge of becoming a second-class city in managing public information for the 2016. Wolfgang was the first person Wolfgang city and city court. to file as a candidate, with the winWolfgang said she doesn’t agree with ner taking office in 2020. As of press time, how the clerk-treasurer’s office has handled no one else had filed to run. certain situations.

Wolfgang is the city’s employee benefits “I don’t like the way things are done,” she manager, a job she plans to keep throughsaid. “I think I have the knowledge, and it out the campaign. If elected, she would reseems like a natural transition.” linquish the role and serve as the clerk full Among her goals are increasing transpartime. Before accepting her current position, ency and simplifying the process for obtainWolfgang worked for the city as an assising information, Wolfgang said. tant court clerk and office manager in the She also wants to strengthen relationDept. of Community Services. ships with department heads.

Wolfgang said she’s been considering the Wolfgang graduated from Carmel High run for office — her first — for approximately School in 1976 and earned a degree in crimia year. nal justice from Indiana University. She has “When we became a second-class city an adult daughter who works at Conner and I realized the position would be crePrairie and is involved in local theater. ated, given what I’ve done for the city in

Nelson running in west district

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are individuals serving on the council that have different ideas,” he said.

He said he comes from a family that encouraged serving others and being part Miles Nelson, a business owner and faof the solution. He hopes to do both in his ther of two, has filed to run for the Carmel hometown.

City Council’s CITY COUNCIL west district.

“I’m really proud of this city,” he said. “Everybody really likes living As of press here. It’s a great place to raise your time, Miles is the only candidate children. I want to be part of its running for the seat, which is not success. I want to continue to help home to any incumbents. All curit grow and be what I think is the rent city councilors have expressed best city in Indiana.” intentions to run for re-election, but Nelson Nelson grew up in Indianapolis a redistricting plan approved in 2018 added a new district and shifted boundaries and graduated from North Central High School before attending American University so that none of the incumbents live in the in Washington, D.C. and earning a degree in new west district. political science. He and his wife relocated Nelson, a Democrat, knows his party to Carmel 14 years ago to raise their chilhasn’t historically had much success in dren, who are now 14 and 11 years old.

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He said having a Democrat on the council The primary election is May 7. The general would be “great for the city.” election is Nov. 5.

“As Carmel continues to become a more diverse city, I think it’s helpful that there

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Inaugural City of Carmel event to honor MLK Jan. 21

By Maria Cook • news@currentincarmel.com The City of Carmel will celebrate the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 21. The event will be the first in Carmel history to focus on CITY OF CARMEL honoring the late civil rights activist.

The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, 3 Center Green, will showcase a program that includes singing, dancing and monologue performances by students at the KJI Institute for the Arts, among other presentations.

The program will feature two halves, with an intermission.

The event is open to the public. Admission is free.

ly black colleges and universities. Attendees can also meet “The main goal is to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., his three African-American authors from Indiana — Anaccomplishments and what he has given to socigela Jackson Brown, Maurice Broaddus and Tamara ety,” said Kelli Prader, a project manager for the City Winfrey Harris — and purchase their works. of Carmel and planner for the event. “The program Dee Thornton of the Mayor’s Advisory Commisincludes dancing performances, songs and different sion on Human Relations also helped plan the Carthings that are inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s mel event. Kimberly Janelle, a teaching artist and vision and what he’s done for our community, our founder of the KJI Institute, is the event’s creative state and the world.” director. The program will begin at 6 p.m. and is Audience members will have an opportunity to King Jr. expected to run for approximately 90 minutes. donate to the Indiana Chapter of the United Negro “We’re very lucky when community partners step up to College Fund, an organization that funds scholarships for put together an event like this,” Prater said. black students and general scholarship funds for historical-

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Trent’s legacy of faith, courage celebrated at service

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Tyler Trent captured the hearts of the nation with his courage, his faith and his smile.

The Carmel resident and Purdue UniIN MEMORIAM versity super fan died Jan. 1 at age 20 after battling three rounds of osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. His celebration of life Jan. 8 at College Park Church in Indianapolis opened with Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb reading a letter from Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen.

From there, lifelong and recent friends, sports figures, family members and roommates shared their stories.

Purdue quarterback David Blough said the time he spent with the Trent family at the College Football Awards show in Orlando in December 2018 was easily the best 48 hours of his life.

“It inspired me to see how he relentlessly advocated for cancer research,” Blough said. “His undeniable love for the Lord is what has impacted my life forever. Whether it was an encouraging text he sent with Scripture or one of his favorite sermons, his willingness to share his powerful testimony and those three verses he lived by in 1 Thessalonians, it was evident who he belongs to and who he lived for.”

Trey Mock witnessed that faith, too. Mock visited the Trent house in his role as Indianapolis Colts mascot Blue in March 2018.

“I was supposed to take a picture and share a few laughs,” Mock said. “I was so inspired by his attitude that I

Trey Mock, who works as the Indianapolis Colts mascot, shares memories of Tyler Trent. (Photo provided by Darron Cummings)

did something I never do — I took off my mascot head and sat down and had a conversation with Tyler. I asked questions and listened to his story.”

Trent relayed the story of his cancer battle to Mock.

“Tyler said when he was diagnosed with cancer the second time he realized that, ‘I didn’t use my first fight with cancer to glorify God and I wasn’t going to make that mistake again,’” Mock said.

When Mock met him the first time, the cancer had returned for a third time.

Trent made plans to join the mascot on the Colts sidelines against visiting Houston Sept. 30, 2018. Two days be-

fore, Trent’s dad, Tony, said Mock should come immediately if he wanted to see Trent, because he had come home from Purdue as his condition had worsened.

“I rushed over to see him, and it didn’t look good. As he wiped away the tears, he said, ‘We still good for the game?’

I told him not to worry about it. He reassured me he would be there and said, ‘A promise is a promise,’” Mock said.

“Honestly, I didn’t think he’d make it through the night and definitely didn’t think he’d make it to the game. In Tyler fashion, he found the strength to be on the sidelines.”

“After the game, he asked me to pray with him, he knew that God had something more for him. You could see it in his eyes, everyone could. His prayer was for God to remove every obstacle so he could share his story with the world, the story of his fight against cancer and his testimony to God. We prayed and he said, ‘Guess where I’m headed next — to see Purdue beat Ohio State.’”

Trent drew national attention when ESPN featured his football game appearance when host Purdue shocked No. 2 Ohio State 49-20 on Oct. 20.

Mock said God answered his prayer of a platform to raise money for cancer research.

“His goal was to cure cancer, but his mission was to glorify God,” Mock said.

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Carmel Fire Dept. Station 45 is now home to the state’s sixth Safe Haven Baby Box. The box is a place for newborns to CFD be safely surrendered if a parent and/or guardian is unable to care for them. The station at 10701 N. College Ave. was chosen because of its easy access from several major roadways.

When a baby is placed in the box, an alarm sounds within two seconds and can be heard through the entire first floor of the station, said Tim Griffin, CFD public information officer.

“Dispatch will be immediately notified.

They will call Station 45 by phone and dispatch the engine and ambulance to the box,” he said. “There will also be key members of CFD notified, along with the appropriate agencies. Firefighters will immediately remove and tend to the baby and any medical needs it may require. They will then transport the baby to the appropriate hospital.”

Indiana’s Safe Haven law, approved in 2000, allows an infant younger than 30 days old to be surrendered to law enforcement or health officials.

Safe Haven Baby Box is a nonprofit founded by firefighter/paramedic Monica Kelsey, who was abandoned as an infant. She is committed to installing more Safe Haven Baby Boxes throughout Indiana.

“I knew I needed to give women a final last option so they could make a safe choice of surrendering instead of a dumpster where the newborn would certainly die,” Kelsey said. “I also wanted to make sure no mother ever felt like my birth mother did all those years ago, like she had no option. We can and must do a better job walking along women and giving them all their options.”

The box, installed Dec. 28, 2018, was dedicated in memory of Baby Amelia, an abandoned infant found deceased in Eagle Creek Park in 2014. Linda Znachko, of He Knows Your Name, provides funerals for abandoned babies. The organization pro-

A Safe Haven Baby Box was installed Dec. 28, 2018, at Carmel Fire Dept. Station 45. (Submitted photo)

vided one for Amelia.

“Amelia’s living legacy is defending the Safe Haven Law by having her footprint displayed on the logo of every Safe Haven Baby Box,” Znachko said. “Every mom will have to use her feet to bring her child to safety for adoption. I think seeing Amelia’s footprint will be empowering to a mom in crisis. In the past four years, I think it was Amelia’s legacy that paved the way for the acceptance of this law, and she put a name to a faceless problem that seemed impersonal.”

Kelsey said raising awareness about the Safe Haven law is necessary.

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Engine could be ready by 2020

By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com If all goes according to plan, Engine 1 of the Carmel Fire Dept. will serve the city for the first time in nearly 40 years.

It will do so in all its RESTORATION former glory.

“Our goal is to have it shined up and ready to roll to carry our retirees for the 2020 CarmelFest Parade,” said Gary Dufek, a retired CFD chief who is spearheading the effort to fully restore a 1960 Ford C850 fire truck that served the department for 21 years.

Retired from service in 2003, the truck ended up in a Kentucky salvage yard, where Dufek and colleagues retrieved it in June 2017 for the specific purpose of restoring it as a permanent addition to the Carmel Fire Buffs and Fire Dept. Museum.

Dufek regards the project, which was initiated by retired CFD Chief Jim Martin, who runs the museum, as an educational tool and important step in honoring the CFD’s sterling tradition and service to the community. Nearly 1,000 local grade-school students tour the museum annually.

“Simply put, this truck represents the

Carmel Fire Dept. Engine 1 as it appeared June 24, 2017, in a Kentucky salvage yard. (Submitted photo)

history of our city, the history of our department and the history of our firefighters,” Dufek said.

Restoration began a little more than a year ago, and Dufek estimates work is only 10 percent complete.

Dufek estimates the restoration will cost between $125,000 and $150,000.

Money is being raised through fundraising and awareness events organized by the restoration committee, which has a GoFundMe page at gofundme.com/ efsbc-cfb-engine-1-restoration.

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Balancing act for Lopez Editor’s note: This is the second installment in an occasional series.

Commentary by Shelly Gattlieb With tattoos and purple hair, she might not look like your average Carmel housewife, CHARACTERS but Lindsey OF CARMEL Lopez balances marriage, motherhood and leading two Girl Scout troops (and coordinating six) while still findLopez ing the time to manage her two rental properties in Broad Ripple and teach Zumba classes.

Anyone who has met Lopez knows that she always has a smile on her face and an energetic spirit. Although she’s lived in six states, she now refers to herself as a “Midwest girl” and looks forward to raising her children in Carmel.

Her love of dance started early, as she grew up taking ballet lessons and never wanted to stop. She was even teaching Zumba classes through her ninth month of pregnancy.

Her husband is a native New Yorker who works in the insurance industry, and the family moved to Carmel four years ago.

Together, they have flipped three houses, but the couple now plans to focus on the investment of additional rental properties.

• Family: husband, Carlos, daughters, Isa (11), Gabby (9) and Ariana (6 months), and son, Joey (3) • Pets: two cats, Kiki and Tuck • Favorite thing about Carmel: Convenience and the positive attitudes of people • Favorite TV show: “The Office” • Favorite drink: Diet Dr. Pepper • Something that’s never made sense to you: The appeal of anything being “designer” • Dream concert: The Eagles • Favorite book: “The Good Earth” • Long-term goal: Provide a rent-free apartment complex for low-income men and women who need to get back on their feet.

Do you know an interesting character who lives, works or worships in Carmel? Send suggestions to sgattlieb. currentincarmel@gmail.com

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Carmel High School senior Rida Bonday has always been a “science kid,” but she also has a passion for art and music.

In March 2018, Bonday GIVING BACK turned that passion into action by raising money to donate to the arts program at Christel House Academy, an effort she has continued all year.

Christel House Schools are a group of charter schools throughout Indianapolis offering K-12 programming to underserved communities. Bonday learned of the school from her mother’s friend, Tehniyet Hussian, who is the art teacher at Christel House Academy South.

“Their art program was one of the fine arts/performing arts things that it’s tough to find funding for, but it’s really helpful for the kids,” Bonday said. “To me, I really see art as, and for me it has been, a safety belt when I get stressed. Life as a high school student is tough. In a similar way, life in tough socioeconomic positions, like some of the students at Christel House, that’s tough.

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Bonday initially used word-of-mouth marketing but struggled to gain traction.

She eventually created flyers and attached photos of the children’s artwork.

“That was really when people started seeing the art, and they started seeing through the art how much it meant to the kids,” she said. “I think that was a turning point for me.”

By the end of April 2018, Bonday was able to donate $500 to Christel House, which the academy used to purchase art supplies for

independent student projects.

Bonday is in the midst of a second round of fundraising. She plans to write another check to Christel House soon. After high school graduation, though, she wants to pass the torch to another group of students, or possibly even a club, to continue supporting the cause.

“I definitely want to leave some sort of legacy before I’m off to college and it’s harder for me to stay in touch,” she said.

Bonday said she wants to study neuroscience in college and possibly minor in art or music.

CCS 2nd in graduation rates

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com On Jan. 2, the Indiana Dept. of Education released graduation rates for all publicschool districts in the EDUCATION state. The waiver graduation rate and the nonwaiver graduation rate increased.

In Hamilton County, all school districts had a graduation rate above 95 percent.

Hamilton Southeastern Schools led the county with a 97.13 graduation rate. Carmel Clay Schools had a 96.87 percent rate, followed by Noblesville Schools (96.33 percent) and Westfield Washington Schools (96.01 percent).

WWS dropped approximately half a percent in graduation rates from 2017. Hamilton

Southeastern Schools rose approximately 5 percent in 2018. Carmel Clay Schools increased one-third of a percent while Noblesville Schools dropped approximately 2 percent.

Overall, schools within Hamilton County’s four cities were all above the state average graduation rate, which is less than 90 percent.

“With the increase to Indiana’s graduation rate, it is evident our schools are committed to the academic success of our students,” Indiana Supt. of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick stated in a press release. “While there is still work to be done, we will continue to partner with local districts to ensure every student graduates prepared for life beyond high school.”

DISPATCH Youth Leadership program open – United Way of Central Indiana is accepting applications for the Youth Leadership United Program. This program teaches high school students about the nonprofit sector and how to serve on a nonprofit board. High school freshmen, sophomores and juniors who live in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion or Morgan counties may apply. Apply online at uwci.org/ylu.

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Danielle Shockey, Girl Scouts of Central Indiana CEO, pauses in the lobby of the GSCI Leadership and Learning Center, located on a 141-acre property that also is home to Camp Dellwood. (Photo by Sara Baldwin Schatz)

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana CEO Danielle Shockey, left, helps a Girl Scout conduct a science experiment in the STEM Learning Center. (Submitted photo)

Carmel woman reflects on first year as CEO of Girl Scouts of Central Indiana

By Maria Cook • news@currentincarmel.com Danielle Shockey has fond childhood memories of being a Girl Scout.

“I remember my mom as my troop leader. I remember selling cookies, and friendship,” she said.

COVER STORY But Shockey, a Carmel resident who has been CEO of Girl Scouts of Central Indiana for one year, is convinced that modern Girl Scouts have even greater opportunities.

“The organization has changed exponentially since I was a child in terms of the way in which we maintain relevance and the depth of what we offer girls,” she said. “It has just grown.”

GSCI is one of more than 100 Girl Scout Councils the national organization has established to oversee troops throughout the nation. Each council is in charge of a geographic area. Girl Scouts of Central Indiana covers 45 counties, with a membership of more than 29,000 Scouts.

For Shockey, the task of managing so many troops was made easier by her previous experience in education.

A native of Altoona, Pa., Shockey moved to Indiana in 1983 and to Carmel in 2015. Her four children, ages 11 to 18, helped solidify her passion for education. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Ball State University.

Her master’s degree in educational leadership, which she

earned while teaching in Fort Wayne and Lawrence Township schools, is from Indiana University.

Shockey served as a school principal in Lawrence Township before becoming deputy superintendent of public instruction at the Indiana Dept. of Education in 2013. In late 2017, she became CEO of the GSCI, a role which she says is largely about educating the public.

“There are four pillars within Girl Scouts,” Shockey said.

“Those are outdoor adventure, entrepreneurship, STEM education and life skills. It’s learning to be resilient, how to be a problem solver, how to advocate in their community. One of my roles and goals was raising awareness and perception of the Girl Scout organization within our community. I didn’t realize how many stakeholders in our community did not have appreciation for the kinds of experiences that girls in Girl Scouts can have and the impact Scouts can have.”

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Some of Shockey’s goals include increasing membership and ensuring that GSCI is included in conversations about young women’s futures.

“Right now, we serve 10 percent of the population,” she said. “Growing who we serve, beyond 10 percent, will help us be seen as a critical partner in conversations that are affecting girls and women in our state.”

Shockey takes a hands-on approach to leadership, according to Girl Scout Troop Leader Gayle Lucka of Carmelbased Troop 1231.

“We’ve never even met a CEO before this year, but we’ve met with her at least six times,” said Lucka, whose daughter, Grace, is a Girl Scout. “Grace has been to a lot of Girl Scout events and workshops over the years, and unless we just didn’t realize it, we’ve never been aware that a CEO was at those events until this last year. It’s very special to the girls to have a CEO come to their specific events in Carmel, and she’s there. She comes.”

For Shockey, Girl Scouts is about offering social and educational opportunities to girls of all ages.

“Realistically, I think very few kindergarteners think, ‘I want to be in Girl Scouts so I can learn.’ It’s about fun and friendship at that age,” Shockey said. “But eventually, we want them to say, ‘Wow, it’s also all of this, and it will open doors for me that I didn’t even know existed.’”

A SWEET BUSINESS Girl Scout Cookie sales help fund various activities and learning opportunities for troops. Cookie funds also help troops launch projects that benefit their communities, such as park and playground restorations or urban gardens.

The 2019 cookie season kicked off Jan. 12. A new cookie, Caramel Chocolate Chip, is on sale for the first time this year. These chewy, gluten-free cookies feature caramel, chocolate chips and sea salt. However, a classic cookie is expected to continue to be the top seller: Thin Mints.

These popular chocolate and mint cookies account for nearly 25 percent of annual Girl Scout Cookie sales.

In Hamilton County, Girl Scout troops will set up booths to sell cookies at many public locations, including grocery stores. To find details about where and when to buy cookies, use the “Find Cookies” tool at girlscouts.org/en/cookies/all-about-cookies/How-to-Buy. html or download the Girl Scout Cookie Finder app.

With sales of about 200 million boxes, or nearly $800 million per cookie season, the Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the world. Selling cookies helps troops develop business skills, including goalsetting, money management and people skills.

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Commentary by Terry Anker The California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento is widely regarded by visitors to that fine city as worth the trip. Its expansive collection and exhibits inspire and delight for a modest price of admission. One interesting interactive presentation allows for the guest to sit in a mock-up of the cockpit of a famed Japanese bullet train. Acting as engineer, one is challenged to load passengers, leave the station, race across urban and rural landscapes and arrive safely to the end of the line within a few feet of the precise drop point.

While waiting for the attraction, there are many displays regaling the history and aspirations of these innovations. It refreshed memories of a conversation I had as a college student with the then-president of Indiana University, who was imagining such a connection from IU’s Bloomington campus to IUPUI in Indianapolis to Purdue’s West Lafayette home. “Imagine a 45-minute ride from one end to the other,” he mused.

What impact might it have had on our state, its institutions and all of us? Would we be more highly regarded or simply bankrupt?

We know that points of connection matter. Old west towns came to prominence and then faded based solely on the caprice of an active stagecoach stop or train station. All ancient capitals had navigable waterways. Like the long-past steam trains, schedules must align and access must be convenient.

Daylight savings time, direct flights and ample parking all contribute, in part, to the recipe.

Likewise, high-speed internet is a connective lifeblood. Understanding the power of assembly and the risk of isolation, can we thrive, or even survive, in a modern landlock?

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

Ultimate dad/daughter road trip Commentary by Danielle Wilson I’m alive! And so is my dad. We survived a 14-hour road trip to St. Petersburg, Fla., during New Year’s with an overHUMOR night in exotic Valdosta, Ga. Though it was an impromptu decision to join him, I am so glad I did. Memories were made, people!

We ate Egg McMuffins in an uncharacteristically dirty McDonald’s somewhere in rural Tennessee, pondering our chances of winning Mega Millions. We enjoyed the last dinner of 2018 at Red Lobster, surrounded by blue hairs and Cheddar Bay biscuits. And we witnessed a small fender bender in a rest area near Ocala, where the victim went from yelling about her car to hugging the old man that had hit her and insisting he get out of the sun. There is goodness in the world!

Plus, I learned a few things about my father. For instance, he does not tolerate inferior paper products. Kleenex or Puffs only, please. Also, that his first concert was

Elvis. Elvis! And finally, that he spent a gap year in London before gap years were cool.

In the ‘60s. So, my father was basically Austin Powers.

True, Dad still gets anxious when I drive, as if I’m 16 again, wedging the Ford LTD wagon between our house and the neighbor’s fence. And he snores, often quite robustly.

But on balance, my father is the perfect traveling companion. He’s comfortable with silence, enjoys the music of the Margaritaville channel and pays for everything.

Bottom line, friends? If you ever have the chance to spend quality time with a parent, do it! They’re not going to be around forever, but your memories will.

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.

- Niccolo Machiavelli

Editor, Like many others in our community, I am appalled by the treatment of Mr. (Kevin) Russell, owner of the Carmel library cafe. The recent 90-day email eviction notice from the library came as a complete surprise to him. He was in the process of renewing his lease and was even told that a request of his would be added to the lease. The library invited him to comment on remodeling plans that will affect the cafe. What is even more disturbing is the obvious connection between Vivian Lawhead’s $15 million sale of Monon Square to the city and the subsequent relocation offer of her SoHo Café to the library.

Mrs. Lawhead is a member of the library foundation board which, of course, provides funding to the library. I contacted Bob Swanay, the library director, and he explained that this decision was made because Mrs. Lawhead has been active in the community for many years, was a librarian in Carmel schools and that she would have art in her cafe. The library already has an entire staff of librarians, various community/school programs and a local art wall.

It is unreasonable not to assume that this is anything other than a business opportunity for a well-heeled library patron at the great expense of a reliable small business owner.

Judy Liederbach, Carmel

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Channeling Bach and rock Commentary by Dick Wolfsie We recently changed cable services. Our new system allows me to talk to the remote, and magically the TV HUMOR plays my choice. This is a huge advantage for me over the last set-up where, instead of talking to the remote, I told Mary Ellen what show I wanted to view. But then she would put on what she wanted to watch, and I had to go down to the basement.

We have enjoyed watching old movies, but mostly we’ve watched music. It’s just like the old MTV, but there’s nothing to look at. It’s a blank screen. We get songs on several channels, each featuring a different genre, like R&B, hip-hop, reggae, soul, smooth jazz, rough jazz, heavy metal, light metal, hard rock and soft rock.

My wife hates having to explain everything we view on TV. “Sorry, I had to go the bathroom, Mary Ellen. Did I miss anything?”

“Yes, you missed the beginning of Bach’s ‘Cello Concerto in D minor.’ And, no, I’m not going to hum it for you. And explaining music is very difficult.”

“Then let’s switch to Easy Listening.”

The music stations display ads in one corner and interesting facts about the song or the artist playing in the opposite corner.

Symphonies were written by musicians when they were youngsters. Impressive, but in all fairness, what else was there to do in the 1700s? No Internet, no iPhone 4G. Not even the 3G. The 13th-century French musician Léonin gained fame at Notre Dame. But what did he play? French horn? Violin? Quarterback?

I did some research myself: Johann Sebastian Bach’s wife made him a sandwich to take to work every day and is credited with inventing the Bach’s lunch.

Beethoven was not deaf. He simply had heard enough already.

It wasn’t that Brahms didn’t like children — he just liked them better when they were sleeping.

Mary Ellen said I could watch the Colts game this week on our big TV. That was music to my ears.

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com A Utah-based company that provides geographic information system services for local governments has seEXPANSION lected Carmel for its first technical support office in the Indianapolis area.

Cityworks-Azteca Systems, 9650 Commerce Dr., provides technology to help its clients manage public infrastructure, engage residents and manage growth. It uses GIS technology to store and analyze various types of geographical data.

The Carmel office will support eastern U.S. and international clients.

“Carmel is thrilled to have another national high-tech company choose our city to expand its operations in Indiana and the Midwest,” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard stated

in a press release. “We have worked hard to build a thriving, sustainable city with a high quality of life in order to attract business investments from successful companies like Azteca Systems. We look forward to sharing in their future growth.”

Technical support employees will be based out of the Carmel office. It will provide a place for Cityworks training courses, meeting space for regional user groups and other resources.

“The City of Carmel and Cityworks share a commitment to building a resilient and safe community with high quality of life,” Brian Haslam, Cityworks president and CEO, stated in a press release. “This new regional office provides us with an exceptional location to grow the customer service and education opportunities we already offer to our clients around the globe.”

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By Maria Cook news@currentincarmel.com

OneZone Chamber of Commerce has outlined six legislative priorities for 2019.

The ONEZONE chamber will support legislation modernizing Indiana’s alcohol laws, enacting bias crime penalties, addressing opioid use, supporting regional Merhoff development initiatives, improving school safety and reforming tobacco laws.

OneZone President Mo Merhoff said Indiana’s liquor laws have improved recently but still need revision.

“The legislature took a big step forward in (going) into more of a free-market mentality when it allowed Sunday sales last year,” Merhoff said. “But we’re the only state in the union controlling the temperature of beer, and that seems rather foolish to us from a free-market standpoint. There have been difficulties, in fast-growing communities like ours, with getting more liquor permits. They are very expensive

and they’re tough to get. The pitch from cities and communities like ours was, ‘You ought to be more lenient with fast-growing areas.’”

Of all the legislation OneZone will support in 2019, bias crime penalties, also known as hate crime laws, may end up being the most publicized, according to OneZone Chief Operating Officer Jack Russell.

“When we look at IndiRussell ana as a whole, we aren’t attracting enough people to our cities,” Russell said. “When we look at bias crimes legislation, it’s an important factor from a jobs standpoint.”

Merhoff agreed that such legislation could help Indiana businesses attract more employees.

“We don’t want to be looked over because we’re in a very small minority that don’t have these types of laws,” she said.

“I think it may be one of the dominant discussions during the session.”

Learn more about the priorities at onezonecommerce.com/state-government. html.

Playroom a ‘weekday refuge’

By Chris Bavender news@currentincarmel.com

A place for kids to play while moms grab a cup of coffee, chat with friends or simply catch up on email will open NEW BIZ Jan. 21. The Little Village Playroom at 9850 N. Michigan Road bills itself as a “weekday refuge.”

It’s the brainchild of Amy Sample, a mom trying to find balance in her life.

Trips to attractions for the kids took a chunk out of the day, so Sample realized something closer to home was needed. “(I needed a place) to just drop in for an hour when the kids needed a quick outlet for energy before heading to Costco or home from Target,” she said.

And so, The Little Village Playroom was born.

“It literally ‘takes a village,’ and that’s what we want to create, a community,” Sample said. “Our staff will be fully immersed in play time, fostering imagination and arts through painting, crafting, dancing, singing, reading, movement and hands-on activities.”

Scheduled activities such as kids yoga, story times, arts and crafts, dance parties

The Little Village Playroom, 9850 N. Michigan Rd., will specialize on themed birthday parties on weekends. (Submitted photo)

and live music will be available, as well as unscheduled activities to keep little ones busy. The facility will have 1,900 square feet of play space in the main playroom, a party room and an activity room.

Caregivers may drop in between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Reservations can be made online or pre-paid passes are available at a discount. A membership program for a monthly fee is available and includes free or discounted family night-out events, unlimited visits during the week and unlimited coffee.

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The sisters average nearly 30 shows per year. They decided to travel to shows instead of opening a storefront.

“We’re developing the website, and we want to reach people across the country,” Heldt said. “(Attending shows) is a great way to reach people all over the country because people travel from far away for some of these huge shows. When we do these shows, on any given day we could have 2,000, 3,000 people see our products.”

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New hire — Denise Moe of Carmel has been hired as a utility coordinator supporting road and bridge design for GAI Consultant’s Midwest Infrastructure group in its new Hamilton County office. As a utility coordinator, Moe’s responsibilities include Moe identifying, coordinating, mitigating, and/or relocating utility facilities that are impacted by highway improvement projects throughout Indiana.

Tom Wood Subaru supports Scouts — Tom Wood Subaru in Carmel recently celebrated the holiday season by purchasing its wreaths and poinsettias, then displayed

throughout the dealership, from the Scouts at Boy Scout Troop 514, chartered by St. Monica Catholic Church.

Design firm relocates — Julie Browning Bova Design has relocated to the interior plaza of Carmel City Center at 731 Hanover Place. Julie Browning Bova Design is a fullservice design firm specializing in assisting clients with design specifications, conceptualizing, design schematics as well as home furnishings and accessories. The Carmel City Center location will feature retail products from exclusive brand partners as well as pieces from the Julie Browning Bova home collection, organic linens and sustainable home décor and more.

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Five Riley Hospital physicians recently donated their time and expertise to perform life-changing surgeries GIVING BACK on children in Amman, Jordan. The surgeons performed 10 operations to repair defects from congenital heart disease.

The five-day visit was the Riley International Heart Missions’ 25th trip to Jordan.

The team has already operated on more than 400 children in China, Uganda, Lebanon and Jordan.

It was only the third trip for Dr. Samer Abu-Sultaneh as part of the Riley team, but he was no stranger to Jordan. Abu-Sultaneh was born in Jordan and attended medical school at Jordan University of Science and Technology. He moved to the U.S. in 2006 to continue his education before joining Riley in 2012 as a pediatric intensive care physician.

Abu-Sultaneh, a Carmel resident, said he was inspired to join the mission to give back to the people who trained him and provide resources to children who might not have access to proper health care. He said 80 percent of the children who meet the criteria for the program are refugees from Syria, Iraq and Yemen.

“With Dr. (Mark) Turrentine and his work, it was a golden opportunity for us to participate in that and help the kids there and just try to give a little bit back to our home country,” Abu-Sultaneh said.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Within minutes of meeting more than four years ago, Kathleen Ilo and Jonas Kazlauskas realized they had shared goals for their ballroom dancing careers.

DANCE The duo from Carmel captured the professional 10-dance title in the U.S. Championships in Orlando in September 2018 for the second consecutive year. The couple placed third in the professional 10-dance in the World Championships in October 2018 in Minsk, Belarus.

The 10-dance competition includes five Latin dances and five standard dances.

“Our goal is to keep the streak in the U.S. and climb a few more spaces in the world,” Kazlauskas said. “That’s why we started dancing together and that’s why we’ll keep on dancing until we get to the finish line.”

Kazlauskas said the 10-dance can be more expensive for competition because of the need for expert instruction in certain dances.

“We like the music of the waltz, but we like the music of the samba and cha-cha-cha, also,” Kazlauskas said. “When you are working and teaching, you can do shows and teach in both styles. It pays back in the end.”

The two began dating six months after they started dancing together.

Ilo’s parents, Rauno and Kristiina Ilo, former Soviet Union 10-dance champions, own the Starlite Ballroom and Dance School in Indianapolis. Ilo and Kazlauskas are instructors at the school, teaching all levels and ages.

“We have a lot of people who come from Columbus (Ohio), Chicago or Michigan just because they’ve heard of our name and they want to come and have lessons,” Ilo said. “They will seek you out if you have done something worthwhile.”

The couple travels frequently for competitions and instruction.

In 2018, the couple traveled to London, Italy, Estonia, Lithuania, Germany, Belarus, France, China and Thailand.

Ilo was seeking a new partner because her partner at the time was living in North Carolina and she had to travel back and forth. Her father found an advertisement Kazlauskas put up on dancesportinfo.net seeking a partner in the fall of 2014.

Ilo’s father said he seemed to be the right age, height and look for her.

“It’s like a dating site for dance partners,” Ilo said of the advertisement.

The next day, she messaged Kazlauskas, and the following day, she flew to Boston for a tryout.

“We decided that day we were going to dance together,” Ilo said. “He had a certain amount of achievements, so that was appealing. He is from Lithuania and that’s close to Estonia, so it’s nice to have someone from a similar culture to you. When we met, we had the same goals.”

Jonas Kazlauskas and Kathleen Ilo perform the ballroom dancing skills in winning the 10-dance professional in the 2018 U.S. National Championships in Orlando. (Submitted photo)

Ilo’s family moved to Washington, D.C. from Estonia when she was 5 years old and then moved to Carmel when she was in third grade. After graduating from Cathedral High School, Ilo graduated from Indiana University with a biology degree.

“I kind of always knew I would come back to dancing, but for a long time I thought I wanted to be a dentist. Then I decided I didn’t want to be a dentist,” she said. “Right after school, I started teaching and dancing more seriously.”

Kazlauskas moved from Lithuania to England when he was 14.

He moved to Boston nine years later. Shortly thereafter, he met Ilo. Ilo is 5-foot-5 while Kazlauskas is 6-foot.

“The ideal height would be 5-7 for Kazlauskas for ballroom, but for Latin it doesn’t matter because it’s just a hand connection,” Ilo said. “I wear a higher (heel) shoe and he has to bend a little more. He complains a lot about it, but that’s OK.” One advantage Starlite has is its full competition-sized floor.

Kazlauskas agreed it benefits rehearsals.

“We’re spoiled. The better the floor, the easier it is to dance sometimes,” he said.

Kazlauskas would love to see more younger boys give ballroom dancing a try. Ilo’s brother, Markus, a Carmel High School sophomore, started a ballroom dance club at school.

CSO to join Feinstein for concert editorial@youarecurrent.com The Carmel Symphony Orchestra will join Michael Feinstein for his April 13 Palladium performance presented by the Center for the Performing Arts.

The Wells Fargo Songbook Series concert will be their first joint performance since 2012 and the first ever with CSO Music Director Janna Hymes conducting.

“I am thrilled that the Carmel Symphony Orchestra will be performing with the remarkable Michael Feinstein at his invitation this April at the Palladium,” stated Hymes, who joined the CSO in 2017. “Carmel is a cultural jewel in the crown of Central Indiana, and a concert such as this with a star like Michael is just one example of what makes the Palladium so special.”

Tickets for the 8 p.m. performance start at $35 and are available through the box office at TheCenterPresents.org or 317-8433800. A pre-performance dinner is available for an additional price.

The April 13 performance will be his third time sharing a stage with the CSO, but the first in nearly seven years. Their initial outing was in May 2011, shortly after the opening of the Palladium, for a concert that was filmed for an Emmy-nominated PBS special.

Carmel — Actors Theatre of Indiana’s “Ruthless The Musical!” begins Jan. 25 and runs through Feb. 17 at the Studio Theater in the Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit atistage.org.

Westfield — “Uncorked with Andy Schomburg” will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 19 at Urban Vines & Brewery, 303 E. 161st St. Whitestown — One Size Fits All Comedy, an improv group, is set from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the 1915 Room at Moontown Brewing Co., 345 S. Bowers St. Carmel — Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s “Salute to Heroes” is set for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Palladium in the Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

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Field Brewing’s Hot Grain Bowl offers a plethora of grains mixed with squash, kale, cabbage, walnuts and pistachios topped with a poached egg and Chermoula dressing. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 303 E Main St., Westfield What to get: Hot Grain Bowl Price: $12 Anna’s take: Field Brewing opened in October 2018. The modern restaurant and brewery’s take on a healthy, clean menu leaves taste buds and bodies happy.

I started with the grilled chicken wings ($8 for a half order, $16 for a full order). The bone-in wings are braised for 1 1/2 hours, then grillled to create a slightly charred exterior. The wings are braised in a spicy garlic sauce, then tossed with fresh herbs to create a vibrant finishing touch. The wings are gluten-free and served with

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For my main dish, I enjoyed the Hot Grain Bowl, which exudes comfort and earthiness with faro, barley, wild rice, lentils and chickpeas. The dish is vegetarian but has plenty of protein from the grains. Kuri squash is mixed with the grains as well as walnuts, kale, cabbage, pistachios and a Chermoula dressing – an African-style spice. It’s topped with a poached egg.

Suggested pairings: For the wings, order a pint of Our Lightest Beer, a German-style pilsner that cuts through the heat. For the Hot Grain Bowl, pair it with a pint of Centerfield pale ale, a collaboration between Field Brewing and Centerpoint Brewing in Indianapolis. All pints are $6.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Dan Lockhart and Dan Blackard have written more than 100 songs together.

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Lockhart, a Carmel resident, said both enjoy the arrangement and find it quite productive. Blackard, who lives in Reno, Nev., and Lockhart met on SoundCloud. They released their first album, “4114,” under the name Dan X2 in October. The album is pronounced four-one-fourteen.

“It represents our common first name of Dan,” Lockhart said. “D is the fourth letter of the alphabet, A is the first letter of the alphabet and N is the 14th letter.”

Lockhart said the musical partners have a process that fits their unique skills.

“We each do the parts that best fit our skills and interests. I do the initial song development,” Lockhart said. “(Blackard) writes the lyrics, perform the vocals and adds lead guitar. I then take the track and do all final production, mixing, mastering, adding in frills. I write all of the chords, timing, changes and develop the track.”

He then sends two tracks to Blackard.

Dan Lockhart can play a variety of instruments.

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Lockhart plays guitar, keyboards, banjo, mandolin, pedal steel, violin and viola, so he can make a lot of adjustments.

“On rare occasions I move pieces about,” Lockhart said. “I then master it and prepare it for final production.”

The music is blues and rock based and the album can be found on iTunes. Lockhart moved from Boston to Fishers in 1988. In 1996, he moved to St. Louis for two years and has lived in Carmel since 1998.

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“Salute to Heroes,” Carmel Symphony Orchestra, the Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

7:30 p.m.

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Pedcor & Friends present “Salute to Heroes” with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. The concert features patriotic songs by The Wright Brothers, Jennie DeVoe, the Indiana University Singing Hoosiers, the Ball State Dancers, Actors Theatre of Indiana co-founders Don Farrell and Cynthia Collins and Judy Fitzgerald.

Cost: $5 (youth) to $50

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ShooBeeLoo Music, Peanut 10:30 a.m.

Butter & Jam Series, the Jan. 19 Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel ShooBeeLoo Music Show presents folk classics, children’s favorites and a few original songs designed for ages 1-7.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Northern Indianapolis condo expansion Commentary by Larry Greene

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We previously highlighted the larger kitchen remodel, but now we will highlight the remaining kitchen and master bathroom that also were included in the remodel.

1. The homeowners decided to keep two kitchens in the now joint condo. The second kitchen was updated with all new cabinetry, countertops and flooring.

2. One section of the cabinetry was removed, and floating shelves were incorporated for a more modern design.

3. Not only were the countertops upgraded to quartz, but the same material also was incorporated as the backsplash, carrying its beautiful veining through the kitchen.

4. The master bathroom materials were completely updated, and a steam unit was added to the homeowners’ new custom-tile shower for a spa-like experience.

Background info: This condo, in the Olde Mill neighborhood of Northern Indianapolis and built in the late ’80s, was a unique project. The homeowners owned two neighboring condos and wanted to create one space to have more room for family and friends to visit.

BEFORE PROBLEMS As highlighted in the previous Blueprint for Improvement, the two condos were small and divided. There were two kitchens that were dated and felt dark and confined. The bathrooms had never been updated and lacked functionality.

Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling. You may email him at lgreene@caseindy. com. To see more before-and-after pictures of this project, visit caseindy.com/blog.

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The Alhambra in Granada, Spain. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Tales of the Alhambra Commentary by Don Knebel The Alhambra in Granada, Spain, is one of the world’s finest examples of Islamic design. For a time, its primary occupants were Granada’s homeless.

TRAVEL By the 13th century, Christian forces of the Reconquista were making real progress in recapturing Spanish cities from the Muslims. To make sure that Granada would not fall, in about 1230 A.D. Sultan Muhammad I, the founder of the Nasrid dynasty, began building a fortified palace atop a hill overlooking the city. Subsequent Nasrid sultans continued the project, adding lavishly adorned rooms, courtyards and gardens, along with barracks for up to 40,000 soldiers. Nearly every interior surface was covered with intricate carvings and plasterwork, some reflecting Arabic writings. The complex became known as “La Alhambra,” after an Arabic name meaning “red castle.”

Although Granada was the last Spanish city to remain in Muslim hands, La Alhambra’s fortifications and troops eventually proved inadequate. On Jan. 2, 1492, Sultan Boabdil surrendered to Ferdinand II and Isabella I, who made La Alhambra their royal residence. From there they issued the Alhambra Decree, requiring all Jews to leave

Spain within four months unless they converted to Christianity. In about 1527, Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor and emperor of Spain, ordered that parts of the Alhambra be replaced with a Renaissance-style palace so he could enjoy what remained. The Alhambra was abandoned in the 18th century, falling into disrepair and becoming a refuge for beggars. From 1808 to 1812, the Alhambra was occupied by Napoleon’s troops, who blew up parts of it. Restoration of the Alhambra began in 1828, when it was visited

by Washington Irving, who brought its magnificence to western audiences with his 1832 publication of “Tales of the Alhambra.”

The Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has become one of Spain’s most popular destinations, welcoming up to 6,000 visitors a day.

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in early 1966; besides, he’ll buy into just about any conspiracy theory. As a preposition, besides means “in addition to” or “except.” “Besides the clues on the cover of ‘Abbey Road,’ there’s evidence in countless Beatles lyrics to prove the theory,” Byron argued.

How are we supposed to tell the difference? No, I’m not referring to Paul McCartney and his supposed impostor/ replacement, William Shears Campbell (a.k.a. Billy Shears); I’m referring to beside and besides. Let’s stay on topic here. The easy way to remember when to use beside or besides is that “besides” has one additional letter, and it also means “in addition to.” Use the longer word when you mean “in addition to.” Just like Paul McCartney (who is 100 percent alive) doesn’t want to be accused of being an imposter, don’t let people think you’re a grammar wannabe -- know the difference between beside and besides.

Did you know that “I Am the Walrus” was the B-side to The Beatles’ 1967 single “Hello, Goodbye?”

GRAMMAR GUY Usually, a B-side served as a virtual throwaway for a band -- a discarded song that would never get radio airtime. The focus was always intended for the A-side to shine. When I learned this piece of Beatles trivia, I was beside myself. Does anyone besides me feel the same way?

Today, we’re taking a look at “beside” and “besides.” The two words are often used interchangeably, even though they have distinct intended usages. Let’s start with “beside.” Beside is almost always used as a preposition that means “next to” or “on the side of.” I sat beside my record player while trying to dissect the meaning of Lennon’s kooky lyrics. When singing harmonies, Paul and George often stood beside each other and sang into the Curtis Honeycutt is a same microphone. I think you get the idea. national award-winning, Occasionally, “beside” means “in comsyndicated humor writer. parison with.” Here’s an example: As The Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at Beatles’ songs gained more popularity, curtishoneycutt.com. they earned their place in rock ‘n’ roll history beside greats like Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry. This usNOTICE age of beside is more Notice is hereby given that Carmel Clay Schools will receive sealed figurative, instead of bids until 2:00 p.m., local time, on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 and not thereafter, at the Educational Services Center, 5201 East Main Street, being literally next to Carmel, Indiana 46033, whereupon they will be publicly opened and Elvis and Chuck Berry. read aloud.

“Besides” can be This is an E-Rate Project with FCC Form 470 #190011928 posted at www.usac.org/sl. Participating vendors are required to have an used as either an adE-Rate SPIN Number. verb or a preposition.

There is one (1) bid package to be bid as Prime Contractor.

As an adverb, it means The Bid Package includes but not limited to the following devices “in addition to,” “also” and work: 1. Core Switch, transceivers, modules, and power supplies or “otherwise.” For ex2. Structured cabling ample: My friend Byron 3. Installation / labor believes Paul McCart4. Configuration ney died in a car crash Construction shall be in full accordance with the RFP which is

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. 18120014SE Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 28th of Jan., 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall Caucus Rooms, 2nd Floor, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Special Exception application to: It is our request to utilize our spare bedrooms for Airbnb use. We will be living on site while there are renters stay. We are responsible homeowners and have had a very positive experience with our previous guests who respect our house rules and neighborhood. We believe that we can offer travelers great and unique experience during their stay and highlight Carmel in a very positive light.

On the property being known as: 11441 Scheel Ln, Carmel, IN 46032 The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: R1 Single Family Home 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.

attached to FCC Form FCC Form 470 #190011928 and are on file with the Owner and may be examined by prospective bidders at the following locations: Carmel Clay Schools 5201 E Main Street Carmel, Indiana 46033 RFP documents will be available on or after 1:00 PM on January 15, 2019.

Responders will be able to access all documents electronically via the Carmel Clay Schools website. There is no cost for downloading bidding documents.

A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 4 pm on February 1, 2019 at Carmel High School.

Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty equal to 10% of the bid. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds for one hundred percent (100%) of their Contract amount prior to execution of Contracts.

Carmel Clay Schools reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any irregularity in the bids, and to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

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START THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW HEALTHCARE CAREER Legacy CNA Training is proud to offer an accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) day class. The class will be Mon-Fri for 3 weeks, starting January 21 at the Carmel classroom. Becoming a CNA opens a door to endless high-demand possibilities in the healthcare industry. Students who attend benefit from: • 3 week program • 100% Pass Rate • Tuition reimbursement opportunities • Industry Experienced Instructors • Scheduled testing dates • Many healthcare employment opportunities

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PART-TIME OFFICE ADMIN

Busy, professional investment firm is seeking another part-time individual to work 2-3 days a week. This position requires someone with a keen eye to detail including document tracking, follow-up and the ability to remember details and preferences. The individual must have strong organizational skills and be proficient on the computer (Microsoft Office), as we do everything electronically. The office admin must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, exercise good judgment, be able to work independently and exhibit a professional demeanor.

Competitive pay and positive working environment. Interested candidates should submit a resume by January 31 to indyaic.hr@gmail.com.

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Part time Veterinary Assistant position open at a caring, friendly, locally owned, growing multi-doctor practice in Westfield.

The ideal candidate would possess the ability to multi-task, maintain written records, have computer skills with flexibility in scheduling. This is a physically active position that requires lifting and animal handling. Position includes a 3 month paid training period.

Please either fax resume to Administrator at 317-867-2374, email to info@westfieldvetcare.com, or fill out application in person at: Westfield Veterinary Care 17735 Sun Park Drive Westfield To learn more about us, visit our website at www.westfieldvetcare.com

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