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Bracelets connect Carmel girl to Haiti

By Gary Boskovich • news@currentincarmel.com How does an 11-year-old Carmel girl bring joy to children 1,700 miles away? She does it by making colorful bracelets and seeing that they Charity are delivered to the underprivileged children – many of them orphaned and living in tent cities – throughout the island nation of Haiti.

In January 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake devastated that small Caribbean nation, and many in the country are still struggling to regain their footing.

And after Richard and Jan Lautzenheiser traveled to Haiti on a medical mission trip, their granddaughter, Celia Simmonds, became captivated with the pictures and stories they brought back of the impoverished children there.

Celia, a fifth-grader at Mohawk Trails Elementary School, wanted to help.

So now she spends much of her free time creating rainbow-colored bracelets for the boys and girls there.

“I started making some and I had about 50 and … I just kept making more and more with the help of my friends and my brother and sisters,” she said.

So far she has made more than 200 rubber band bracelets.

She hands the bracelets over to her grandparents and other individuals who volunteer their time assisting the people of Haiti. They distribute the bracelets in medical clinics and villages wherever groups of children gather.

“I know every year (my grandparents) take something to the patients like candy, and I wanted to do something different this year,” Celia said.

Although Celia doesn’t know any of the Haitian children personally, she still feels connected to them. When her grandparents share stories from Haiti, they say the kids loved the bracelets and were quite excited when they got them.

Celia badly wants to travel to Haiti herself one day - but that might have to wait a few more years. In the meantime she will continue making bracelets and

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DISPATCHES Going solar – Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt has investigated installing a solar panel project similar to the one at the Indianapolis International Airport. Commissioner Steven Dillinger said the $13 million project Johnson Melloh Solutions proposed will install panels on top of the courthouse, jail and other county buildings. “With projected $33 million in energy cost savings over 25 years,” he said, “Hamilton County would become a leader in sustainable energy initiatives. The environmental benefit is (projected to be) the same as planting 22,500 acres of trees.”

American Girl at the Carmel Clay Public Library – American Girl Rebecca Rubin’s story took place 100 years ago in 1914. Join us as we experience some of the fun activities from Rebecca’s era from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 25 in the program room. Free tickets are required and will be available at the children’s desk. For more information call 844-3363.

Celia Simmonds, 11, works to create rubber-band bracelets to share with children in Haiti. (Submitted photo)

having them delivered whenever possible.

She knows that her work brings smiles to the Haitian children at a time when they might have few reasons to smile. And they wear the bracelets proudly, allowing the kids to feel good about themselves.

The goodwill from Celia’s bracelets is a two-way street.

Celia said, “It just makes me really happy that I can do something good for other people who don’t really have much, and they don’t have all the stuff we have here. It just makes me feel really good.”

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Carmel officer receives award – Hamilton County Prosecutor D. Lee Buckingham II (left) recognized Carmel Police Officer Chad Amos (center) for the 2013 Road Officer of the Year Award. Officer Amos has been a law enforcement officer for 16 years. He previously served with the Chesterfield, Butler University, and Cicero Police departments and has served with the Carmel Police Dept. since 2008. Amos was recognized for his outstanding quality of work, Chief Tim Green joined the ceremony.

Kindergarten registration now open – Carmel Clay Schools is inviting all 2014-2015 Carmel kindergarten families to register online and attend their school’s parent information sessions during the week of Feb. 3. Documents needed for registration include an official birth certificate and two items showing proof of residency, one of which must be a utility bill.

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In this week’s update from the statehouse, Carmel’s State Rep. Jerry Torr wants to establish a redistricting commission to create, hold hearings on, take public comment about and recommend plans to redraw General Assembly districts and congressional districts following the national census every ten years.

The goal is to take politics out of the process. To read more about other statehouse actions visit www. currentincarmel.com.

State of the County Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger touted the county’s multiple public safety upgrades when delivering the State of the County speech last week.

He also touted the county’s swelling reserves and upcoming road construction projects. To read more about the speech visit www.currentincarmel.com.

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ference, where he currently serves as chairman of the Judicial Election Committee.

He teaches continuing legal education on both William J. Hughes, judge of Hamilton Supestate and national levels. rior Court 3, has announced that he intends to Brian Poindexter, Carmel City Court seek re-election.

Government Hughes is the judge, who on Oct. 1 in Current in Carmel announced his intention to run, will challongest serving lenge Hughes for the bench. Poindexter judge in Hamilton County, having served has served as judge of the Carmel City in Superior Three since its inception.

Court since 2009, when then-Governor “I have been honored to serve the citiMitch Daniels appointed him. zens of Hamilton County since the court He was re-elected in 2011. began operation,” Hughes said. “In my Hughes “Throughout this campaign I will advorole as judge, I have been able to be a cate three important projects,” said Poindexter. “The part of ensuring that our citizens are protected, expansion of the Hamilton County Youth Assistance civil liberties are preserved and the people of Program, the creation of a Veteran’s Assistance Hamilton County have a place to come to resolve Court and the building of a domestic violence sheltheir disputes where the rule of law meets comter to house and protect the victims of violence and passion to find justice.” abuse in the county in which I serve.”

Hughes is a longtime resident of Hamilton Hughes said, “Hamilton County is a great place County. Prior to assuming the bench, he was a to live and raise a family. I am proud that my conpartner in the firm of Campbell Kyle Proffitt, LLP. tributions as judge of Hamilton Superior Court 3 He is a member of the Indiana, Hamilton County have helped to make that statement true. I ask and American Bar Associations; the Indiana for your support on May 6.”

Judges Association and the Indiana Judicial ConNew library foundation appointments – The Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation has appointed the following officers: Anne Hensley Poindexter, president; Andrew Greider, vice president; Gwen Parker, treasurer; and Stephanie Fuhrmann, secretary.

The foundation’s new board members are Teneen Dobbs, Kirk Hunt, Vivian Lawhead and Dena Stirn.

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Green Teen grants – From now until Feb. 28, the Carmel Green Teen micro grant program is accepting applications. Green Teen funds youth-led sustainability projects in Carmel. Girl and Boy Scouts, school clubs, nonprofits and other youth groups are welcome to apply. Visit www.carmelgreenteen.org for more information and an application.

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What happened: A proposal was made to build a new hotel at 96th and Meridian Streets.

What it means: The resolution seeks to establish a planned unit development for the Drury Plaza Hotel development at the intersection’s northeast corner. This was the first reading as the PUD makes its way through the approval process.

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What’s next: A public hearing on the issue will occur Feb. 3.

What happened: The council bought the Brookshire swimming pool.

What it means: The council voted unanimously to purchase the Brookshire swimming pool for $70,000. The members agreed that one entity should own the pool and golf course because they are inextricably linked.

What’s next: The city will have to decide what to do with both at a later date.

What happened: An update on Michigan Road improvements What it means: Rick Sharp announced that he had received a response from INDOT to his inquiry about the status of planned upgrades to the I-465/ Michigan Road interchange. Sharp read aloud a letter from INDOT stating that it plans to add lanes and make other improvements to the area in 2016.

What’s next: Sharp asked Council President Eric Seidensticker to follow up on the issue.

What happened: Various existing proposals remained in committee.

What it means: The following ordinances received readings: Support for the Arts Fund, Adoption of a Storm Water User Fee, Prohibition of the Use of Weapons, Amendment of the Noise Regulations and Amendment of the C3 Plan 2009.

What’s next: All will receive further readings at the Feb. 3 council meeting.

Other news: Eric Seidensticker officiated his first meeting as council president and thanked his predecesser, Rick Sharp, for his service.

Follow @karenkcurrent for live Twitter updates during all council meetings.

Young Republicans gathering – Meet other people with an interest in Republican politics at the Hamilton County Young Republicans’ monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 29 at Wolfie’s Grill, 1162 Keystone Way, Carmel. For more information, send an e-mail to acgreider@hamiltoncountygop.org.

Fundraiser for David Stockdale – Meet Carmel resident and Fifth District congressional candidate David Stockdale and support his campaign at 7 p.m.

Jan. 30 at Crust Pizzeria, 12505 Old Meridian St., Carmel. A pasta, pizza and salad buffet will be available for $25, $10 optional donation for students.

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Help available during tax season

By Karen Kennedy • karenk@youarecurrent.com

As tax time approaches, the Carmel Clay Public Library would like elderly citizens and those who may not be able to afford to pay someone to do their taxes to know that help is library available.

The library hosts a free tax service sponsored by AARP. It will be available from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday from Feb. 1 through April 11, and from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays in February.

The tax assistance sessions will take place in the either the Program Room or the Children’s Story-time Room. People will be served on a firstcome, first-served basis; no appointments will be taken.

The service is not available for people with returns that include rental income or self-employment expenses in excess of $5,000.

“The program has grown exponentially in my years here,” said Librarian David Dyer. “Last year we served 713 people. It’s a great program, staffed completely by volunteers, most of whom are retired accountants. People come for help from all over, not just Hamilton County. We had to add hours to keep up with the demand.”

People seeking assistance should bring the following materials to the sessions: • Copy of last year’s tax return(s) or a copy of their social security card • W-2 forms from each employer

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“Pad Thai is the highlight dish, but we have some other great dishes such as Pad Kee Mao (drunken noodle), Thai fried rice, red curry and green curry,” she said.

A lunch menu price, a choice of meats with every dish and the ability to choose your meal’s spiciness – ranging from mild all the way to “Thai hot” – are likely to make Pad Thai a welcome addition to downtown Carmel.

But Pad Thai’s namesake is what is sure to bring customers back for more.

“I love to cook and I love to serve people,” Browning said. “I am very happy when I see my customers walk out happy.”

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The diverse array of restaurants that populate Carmel’s downtown will get a needed injection of spice this spring when a new Thai restaurant graces Sophia Square. coming soon Pad Thai Restaurant plans to open in early April in the space formerly occupied by St. Tropez along the Monon Trail north of Detour.

Owner Kanlaya Browning currently operates the successful Thai Orchid restaurants in Castleton and Plainfield and said she was looking to expand.

“Carmel is a strong and growing community.

There is enough demand for a good Thai restaurant here,” Browning said. “We chose a different name because we wanted to go with a different theme and style.”

The plan is for Pad Thai to feature a modern Thai style that balances Thai and Western looks with black and gold colors to enhance its elegance.

Browning was born and raised in Thailand and graduated from Silpakorn University in Bangkok, but she didn’t discover her passion for cooking until her aunt taught her while she was working in the family restaurant.

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It’s a concept management is looking forward to bringing to Carmel.

“We are all very excited about this opportunity to bring this exciting new concept to the market.

We look forward to seeing our old friends and making some new ones as we move forward,” Schaefer said.

The new restaurant hasn’t released a menu yet, but other Henry’s Tavern locations around the country offer burgers, sandwiches, wings and salads at prices found at a typical sports bar.

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KAR Auction raises funds for United Way – Carmel-based KAR Auction Services, a provider of used vehicle auction services, has announced that its team of more than 12,000 employees has raised $127,427 for United Way of Central Indiana. KAR’s United Way fundraising campaign is part of the company’s yearlong corporate giving, which serves a variety of local and national nonprofit organizations.

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“As well as the Stanford’s brand has been received, we felt that bringing a new concept to the market that is unlike any other in the area would really invigorate the dining experience,” General Manager Mark Schaefer said. “Something new, exciting and fresh.”

And, something that will attract even more customers.

“Our hopes are to engage not only our current loyal guests, but new guests, and bring a new flair to the area with an amazing menu and enticing atmosphere,” Schaefer said.

The change won’t mean an increase in pricing, however.

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Carmel is about to get a new grocery story, and it will be the first of its kind in the state.

The new Market District grocery store will be built in The Bridges, coming soon southeast of the intersection of 116th Street and Spring Mill Road.

At up to 100,000 square feet, the store will dwarf its Marsh and Kroger competition and provide serious competition to the Walmart farther up U.S. 31 in Westfield.

Market District said its locations feature a large selection of fresh, locally sourced produce; a sweet shop with handmade baked goods; a vast variety of artisan domestic and imported cheeses; and expertly selected and freshly cut meat and seafood.

Market District said its store also features a gourmet restaurant with stone hearth-baked pizzas; hand-rolled sushi and numerous other freshly made dishes.

Market District’s parent company, Giant Eagle of Pittsburgh, also said it’s looking forward to working closely with local officials throughout the planning process and toward eventually bringing hundreds of jobs to the area with an anticipated store opening in 2015.

Giant Eagle also plans to open a GetGo convenience restaurant and gas station in the same development.

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Karet said Giant Eagle is also committed to actively supporting a number of community events and nonprofit organizations and to building stores that coexist in an environmentally friendly manner.

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Wells Scholar should make city proud Commentary by Jeff Worrell

now receiving almost triple the number of volunteer hours it had in previous months and the true winners are Carmel’s elementary school children.

My rule: Seek out expertise.

Langston is quick to share the credit So when I questioned Camille Nelson, and deflect the attention toward others.

Carmel Clay He said, “I have mixed feelings about the volunteerism Parks and award. Of course it is an honor to be recogRecreation volnized, but everything I do is a team effort. I unteer coordinator, about any amazing think this award is really a validation of the volunteers in our midst, she enthusiastiCarmel Mayor’s Youth Council rather than cally offered the name of Jack Langston. me. I just happen to be its president.”

She has reason to be proud because Langston Langston’s fingerprints are on various 18-year-old Langston, of Carmel, is this other events and activities around Carmel. He has year’s Indiana Parks and Recreation Association been instrumental in the Tour de Carmel, Family Outstanding Volunteer of the Year, an honor he Pool Challenge, Luminary Walk, High School Fall has worked hard to achieve.

Festival, Music on Main Street and High School Nelson said, “The first time I met him as a Night in the Carmel Arts & Design District. volunteer for Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation, Next spring, Langston will be off to Indiana I knew he would be good. I could see his leaderUniversity as a Wells Scholar. He graduated ship ability and especially his desire to serve. I from Carmel High School early in order to have a have never seen anyone like him.” semester and the summer to get a feel for the Langston also is president of the Carmel business world.

Mayor’s Youth Council. The council, according to Langston will leave behind a strong legacy Langston, has three key objectives, with the first that others will be able to build upon. being, “Provide the best youth volunteer force Another sign of Carmeltude: good deeds from Carmel has ever seen.” people in Carmel.

So he rallied the youth council’s members to approach Carmel Clay Parks to provide elemenJeff Worrell is a member of the tary students help with their homework during Carmel Redevlopment Commisthe Extended School Enrichment Program. sion.He recognizes volunteers on After Langston’s involvement and an army of “Connecting with Carmel” on cable youth council volunteers, the effect was measurchannel 16. Contact him at jworrell@ advantagemedical.com able, impressive and award-worthy. The program is

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Taste of the Chamber – 2014 Despite blizzard-like conditions, the Taste of the Chamber, the Carmel Chamber of Commerce’s most popular annual event, set record highs. It was held Jan. 16 at Ritz Charles in Carmel. According to Chamber President Mo Merhoff, the event boasted 134 booths and a record-high attendance of more than 800 people.

After wading through snow and fighting wind gusts, we received a warm welcome at the door from Leigh Ann Clayton and Celest Higgins of the Carmel Chamber membership committee.

We then proceeded to the City of Carmel booth, tended by Megan McVicker.

Across the aisle from McVicker, Brian Barrett, reference librarian for the Carmel Clay public library, educated visitors about the many services the public library offers. My favorite booth for several reasons was Carmel High School’s Baking for a Difference. First, the homemade truffles were some of the best I’ve ever tasted. Second, it’s the brainchild of student Molly Frank, and the student organization donates all proceeds to charity.

Nick Wahl, superintendent of Carmel Clay Schools and Nancy Spencer, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America advisor, helped supervise the students’ booth. Students Gabby Price, Maddie Troy, Katie Ingersoll, Taylor Farmer, Justin Burnett, Molly Frank and Abby Frank helped tend the booth. Also, among many other notable people, we met Ranj Puthran, who received the Most Valuable Volunteer

Leigh Ann Clayton and Celest Higgins from the Carmel chamber.

Suzanne and Gary Fammartino of Carmel.

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As the PBS television series “Downton Abbey” enters its fourth season, more Yankees are becoming obsessed with the show.

You may or may cover story not be in that group, but unwittingly mispronouncing it as “downtown” abbey at a cocktail party might elicit shouted, outraged corrections.

The genteel British lifestyle and opulent castle featured in the show have inspired paint and fabric collections and even a new hybrid rose.

And so it should come as no surprise that “A Downton Abbey-Inspired Evening” at the Palladium on Jan. 29 is nearly sold out.

The Carmel Clay Library Foundation will present the event in conjunction with its 100-year anniversary celebration, and all proceeds from the event will go directly to the foundation.

The event features a multimedia presentation by speaker Jessica Fellowes, a best-selling author and niece of the show’s creator, Fellowes Lord Julian Fellowes, who has written “The World of Downton Abbey.”

It features insights into the storylines and characters, on-set photos of the cast and, most interestingly, the socio-historical context of how the mores and interpersonal relationships of time correlate to our society today.

“Fellowes is delightful,” said event chair Megan Gregor. “She is vivacious, witty and oh-so British.”

The evening is presented by the Gregor Jacobs Group and will feature actors in period costumes (both “upstairs” and “downstairs” characters) interacting with the guests.

According to Gregor, attendees are encouraged to wear period clothing or may choose to try on costumes available that night for photo opportunities. Period-inspired food, prepared by Sullivan’s Steakhouse, will be served at the VIP reception.

This theme’s selection for the anniversary celebration is no accident, Gregor said, as the show’s time period parallels the era when the library first came into being. And although the lifestyles of Carmel’s residents at that time (not too many years after the town’s name was changed from Bethlehem) might not have been quite so luxurious, the moral and social issues they faced were much the same.

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The history

Above: In 1918, longtime librarian Nellie Wells Stanley was photographed feeding pigs across from the high school. Left: The original Carnegie library was built in 1914. (Submitted photos)

Above: The interior of the original library. Right: The volunteer “Book Brigade transported books to a new library building in 1972. Below: The library today.

The foundation The Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation works to raise funds for the special programming offered in the library, which the library’s $6.3 million annual budget doesn’t cover, such as tutoring, literacy programs, movie nights, children’s services and seminars.

The foundation has set a capital campaign goal for 2014 of $200,000, and Carmel residents Jim and Joyce Winner have pledged to match initial contributions up to $100,000. Anyone interested in donating to the library foundation should contact Director Ruth Nisenshal at 814-3905.

Carmel’s first library began as a library club called the Wednesday Literary Club, which loaned out books from a room in the telephone company building on Main Street. The first librarian was Mabel Wells.

In 1911 the library received a grant from the Carnegie Corporation for a building, which was located at 40 E. Main St. and dedicated in June 1914.

The collection of books at the time totaled just under 6,000.

Over the years, the library grew several more times. In 1972, a new facility opened at 515 E. Main St., and a group of volunteers called “The Book Brigade” moved the collection of books, now at more than 21,000, from the original Carnegie building.

By 1980 the library had outgrown its confines again, as the collection had increased to nearly 52,000 books and 1,600 recordings. In 1986 an expansion was completed which doubled the size to 34,000 square feet.

At that time, the name was officially changed to the Carmel Clay Public Library.

Over the ensuing years, the library continued to expand, and had soon outgrown even its expanded facility. In 1996 planning began on the site where the library now resides, a 116,000-square-foot, state-ofthe-art building at 55 Fourth Avenue S.W., with shelving space for 300,000 books (a whopping 51 times the number of books in the original library) as well as 46,000 audio-visual items and 665 periodicals.

The 100th anniversary celebration “A Downton Abbey Evening” is the first in a series of celebrations of the 100th anniversary that will culminate in a grand finale celebration at Woody’s Library Restaurant in June. Upcoming events will be posted on the library’s Website, www.carmel.lib.in.us.

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Such was the case last week in response to a story Current reported and wrote, only to have it interpreted in a way that was different from what we foresaw. A local government official, viewing it differently, launched into a heavy phone-and-e-mail barrage. He was hot – and that’s an understatement. Naturally, it caught our attention, and we began to dig into his accusations. In the end, it was a matter of construal; the official saw it one way, the reporter and we another. It’s OK to agree to disagree, and for the moment that is where we are. Factually and objectively, the reporter’s work was right on the money. A source’s quote caused some unrest with the official, but we don’t edit quotes for content; had we opted to omit the quote, a passage of the story would have been left with no context. All this spawned a broader discussion here in the Executive Suite of World Headquarters about fairness and accuracy. Unless we hear from our readership – and yes, believe it or not, we’re honestly glad to have had the exchange with the official – we don’t really know whether we could have been sharper when reporting on any particular story. We set out each day to make sure we excel at being fair and accurate across our multiple platforms. If we are not, in your estimation, we want to know about it. Write us at info@youarecurrent.com, please. And you can bet that if we have erred, we will correct our error straightaway.

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The web they weave Commentary by Terry Anker One of the few benefits of the frosty temperatures of Indiana’s mid-winter must be the recess in the activities performed by common household pests. It seems that spiders, field mice and all other sorts of summer vermin tuck themselves in for the winter and leave us all alone! Surely, a few hearty souls still spin webs that appear only when we are entertaining the nosy neighbor or cranky in-law (even clean houses have cobwebs!). As a boy reading E.B. White’s classic, “Charlotte’s Web,” I would scan for special messages the cobwebs that always seemed to accumulate as the cool autumn days arrived. Alas, no words ever appeared.

Then as I matriculated to middle school, my interest in spiders became far more mechanical.

The science teacher taught us about the arachnids’ incredible strength and dexterity. Many of us thought we knew it all from Marvel comics.

But Peter Parker, even in his darkest days as Spiderman, lacked the intriguing way that most of

these creatures feed. The web is not a home; in fact, it is more of an elaborate and well-planned tool used to collect dinner! I came to admire these creatures, in spite of their somewhat disturbing appearance.

Even today when I walk into a spider’s web, I thank God that I’m big enough to break free and that I am not about to be sucked dry by the proprietor of the silken prison. When I’m in a tough situation, I think of the lowly web. Am I really trapped or can I simply walk through the problem and brush it off? And what does the spider think when we enter his domain? Does he imagine that he’s set for life, or does he agonize over the amount of thread required to wrap a 200-pound dinner?

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.

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Carmel Street Department Director Dave Huffman was in high school when the blizzard of 1978 dumped about 15 inches of snow on Carmel and canceled school for weeks.

And while this month’s snowstorm deposited only a foot of snow and canceled classes for the better part of a week, Huffman said the response was much improved this time around despite the added disruption of a deadly cold wind chill during the cleanup days.

“We’ve been well-prepared to handle what we’ve gotten,” he said.

The street department deployed its 20 salt trucks and used 52 other vehicles equipped with plows from the city utilities, engineering department and department of community services to Huffman begin clearing the streets as the snow started piling up on Jan. 5.

The bulk of the clearing was accomplished Jan. 5 and 6, with additional cleanups due to drifting snow throughout the rest of the week, Huffman said.

Calculating the total cleanup cost using FEMA rates, the two-day total came to $232,551, he said. Broken down, that’s $157,172.26 for salt, fuel, trucks and equipment and $75,378.74 in labor costs.

Huffman said the department doesn’t use any materials to treat roadways prior to a snowfall like INDOT does with highways – just salt once the snow has fallen.

“Nothing works better than salt,” he said.

Huffman also said that despite calculating his calendar year budgets during the previous summer, he should be fine to get through the rest of this year.

“We plan and prepare for the worst and hope for the best,” he said of his budget philosophy.

He also has found success by proposing a budget based on the average needs of the previous five years.

Huffman said he also would like to thank the citizens of Carmel.

“We appreciate their patience and understanding during this winter so far,” he said.

Pete Smith is the managing editor of Current in Carmel. You may e-mail him at pete@youarecurrent.com

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Pleasant surprise at dance contest Commentary by Danielle Wilson I survived my first dance mom competition!

Technically, I survived my daughter’s first dance competition, but who are we kidhumor ding? These things are never really about the girls! Ah, but where to begin – the over-the-top costumes, the hooker make-up or the generally manic atmosphere of a hotel with hundreds of young dancers ironically juxtaposed against a college football coach convention? Let’s just go with general impressions.

Keep in mind that my only dance experience prior to my 9-year-old’s start last year was one torturous high school semester of ballet way back in 1986. I had absolutely no idea what to expect, save for the few episodes of “Dance Moms” I’ve had the displeasure of watching. So I set my super-keen observation skills on high alert and prepared to judge other women ruthlessly.

‘Cause that’s what dance moms do, right?

I would love to announce that my imagination wasn’t too far off or that I actually saw Abby Lee destroying a little girl’s self-esteem and all her chances of successful relationships and future happiness. But alas, there were no “pyramids,” no spray tans or flippers, nothing even close to Hollywood’s portrayal of dance people other than an overabundance of Kardashian-quality false eyelashes. Unfortunately for your reading pleasure, I was somewhat taken aback by the mature attitudes, the professional atmosphere

and the genuine joy my daughter took from this experience.

Yes, I think spending hundreds of dollars on sequined poodle skirts and bandeau tops is utterly ludicrous, and by the end of the day’s performances I could have happily punched out a few of the competing studios’ obnoxiously loud mothers, but when I saw my daughter perform for the first time, she literally took my breath away. How could such a bratty, often-goofy drama queen transform into a young lady with such grace and poise? Who was that confident girl up there turning (dancers don’t say “spinning”!) and smiling and winking at the judges? I could totally see how parents become sucked into the whole racket. On several occasions I even caught myself bad-mouthing the judges and criticizing opposing dancers even though I haven’t the faintest notion of what makes a solid tap routine or a technically challenging lyrical. I could feel my competitive mama bear instinct trying to claw her way out. Uh-oh. I might be in trouble.

A dance mom. Huh. I never thought I’d be one, but so long as I’m here, I may as well rock the shnikey out of it! So with jazz hands accompaniment, I proudly say “Peace out!”

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Recent stories in Current in Carmel, The Indianapolis Star and the Indianapolis Business Journal have covered The Legacy tax increment financing dispute between the Opinion Carmel Redevelopment Commission and the city council.

Ho, hum ... is this just another argument with the council? Is it important to me? Why should I care? Can’t everyone just get along?

Or as Hilary Clinton famously said, “What difference, at this point, does it make?”

For democracy to work, it requires an informed electorate. That’s you. You need to know the truth so you can cast a meaningful vote. You need to demand the truth from your elected and appointed officials. You need to demand the truth from the press and punish those who withhold that truth or alter the facts.

In 2008 the CRC and the city council approved The Legacy project at 146th Street and River Road and required that the TIF generated by development be used for road improvements.

Why so specific? Because River Road was narrow, old and unsafe, and school buses used it daily.

The development began with apartments, but it stalled in the recession and the banks repossessed it.

In 2013 a new developer saw the potential, threw his money into the mix and asked to implement the original agreement between the city council and the CRC regarding the TIF generated by the development.

This project is in Councilor Sue Finkam’s northeastern district, and she became concerned and rightly asked CRC President Bill Hammer why the CRC did not approve this simple request. His response was that circumstances had changed, causing the need for review, and that since no taxes had been generated from 2008 to 2013, it didn’t matter.

Finkam is new to the council, as are Dave Bowers and Brad Meyer to the CRC, so they cannot be blamed if they don’t remember the original deal. But Hammer and Jeff Worrell, who are still on the CRC, signed the 2008 document, as did Ron Carter, so they should have remembered.

Those of us on the council in 2008, Rick Sharp, Kevin Rider, Eric Seidensticker and I, remembered the terms.

Those of you who live in the northeastern district know that the apartments have been there for several years, and only the extremely naive would assume that they haven’t been assessed or generated real estate taxes.

So why did Hammer not remember? Why did he tell Finkam that no taxes had been generated when more than $1 million in tax revenue had gone into the CRC’s coffers?

Because they spent it.

They spent the money on what they determined was the greater good. True, there was no developer, but the money was specifically earmarked for infrastructure work and the CRC should have spent that money on the bridge along River Road and on improving that dangerous road.

So why, at this point, does it matter?

It matters because they didn’t tell the truth or didn’t know what they were doing.

It matters because the road is still dangerous.

It matters to you if you and your children travel that dangerous road.

It matters because your tax dollars were then used to build a bridge instead of using the TIF funds generated for that purpose but spent by the CRC. It matters.

Luci Snyder is the southeast district’s city council representative and the council’s finance, administration and rules committee chair.

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READERS’ VIEWS Marsh closings risk customer loyalty Editor, Recently, one of our larger grocery chains announced the closure of several Indiana locations.

This is its business, and it should make decisions that benefit the corporation. However, customers highly value the O’Malia Food Market at 126th Street and Gray Road. The staff is friendly and

the store is convenient to many subdivisions. I have been a customer since the store opened in 1989, and I continue to shop there. This location is unmatched in the city of Carmel. It is my sincerest desire that this location remain open for all of its loyal customers.

Diana Cordray, 46033

Good neighbor deserves credit Editor, Sunday, Jan. 5, a young man appeared out of nowhere with his snowblower. After helping our daughter, who was stuck at the end of our driveway, he proceeded to clear our driveway, which was already covered with several inches

of snow. He declined our efforts to pay him. We insisted, he asked, “What are neighbors for?” And then he was gone into the darkness of the night.

Other than “Troy,” we did not know him or where he lived. Good Samaritans reign! Thank you, Troy.

Myra Epstein, 46032

Food choices hardly a laughing matter Editor, Concerning Danielle Wilson’s entertaining column about her eating habits: Ignorance may be bliss, but it can no longer be used as an excuse for poor food choices. Friends and family members may offer well-meaning suggestions for improved health but it is probably best to consult those who do the research. May I suggest Wilson read

Michael Pollan’s “In Defense of Food” as a first step? Our well-being is not about convenience but nutrition. To succeed in most anything requires effort. Preparing healthy meals when offered many less expensive but poorer nutritional choices in our grocery stores can be a challenge. It seems to be a challenge many of us are willing to accept.

Michael Sweeten, 46033

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THIS WEEK Kenny Rogers – American icon Kenny Rogers is known for his instantly identifiable, sweet raspy vocals and an extraordinary abilCARMEL ity to vividly inhabit each song he performs. In his 52 years in the business, he’s developed a long list of timeless classics and an impressive 24 No. 1 hits, such as “The Gambler,” “Through the Years” and “Lady.”

Rogers will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 31 on the stage at the Palladium. Tickets start at $88. For more information call 843-3800 or visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

ATI’s Don Farrell, left, in one of the earliest productions of the show at the Forestburgh Playhouse in Monticello, N.Y. (Submitted photo)

From top left: Steve Greist, Tim Hunt, Kurt Semmler and Will Hutcheson (Submitted photo)

‘Forever Plaid’ hits ATI stage

By Karen Kennedy • karenk@youarecurrent.com Four squeaky clean, handsome guys with slicked-back hair and matching white jackets appear and serenade you with theatre songs such as “Heart and Soul,” “Lady of Spain,” “Three Coins in the Fountain” and “Love is a Many Splendored Thing” in tight, lush, four-part harmony.

Sounds heavenly, right?

Heavenly it is, because these guys are, well, dead.

“Forever Plaid” opens at Actors Theatre of Indiana on Jan. 31 and runs through Feb. 16. It’s a good-natured, nostalgic romp through the 1950s that tells the tale of four high school friends, Sparky, Jinx, Smudge and Frankie, a vocal quartet called the Plaids, with dreams of making the big time. Unfortunately, their dreams are shortlived as they end up meeting the same fate as several of the stars of their time. As they are en route to pick up their plaid tuxedos for their first real singing gig, they are killed, not in a plane

crash, but in a collision with a school bus filled with Catholic schoolgirls who are on their way to see the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show.

As the show begins, the Plaids return from the afterlife to perform the show they never got to do during their time on Earth.

“Forever Plaid” originated as a skit for an Equity Fights Aids benefit. It was a big hit there, so its creator, Stuart Ross, developed it into a full show and it opened off Broadway in 1990. The show has a storied history and a cult-like following, and Don Farrell, the show’s director and ATI’s artistic director, is a part of that history.

“I first performed the show in 1995 at the Forestburgh Playhouse in Monticello, N.Y.,” Farrell said. “And then it came to Beef and Boards, where it was directed by Larry Raben, a Carmel High School graduate. I played Sparky, and I had to learn how to eat fire. I wish I could say that was the hardest thing about the show, but it’s not. The show is so complicated to learn that directors only ever wanted to cast guys who had already been a ‘Plaid.’”

“And then I started directing the show,” Farrell said. “I was the ‘Plaid Man.’ I directed two or three productions a year for a while there, and that led to my directing Judy (Fitzgerald) and Cindy (Collins) in ‘The Tafettas.’ If I hadn’t been for ‘Plaid,’ I don’t think ATI would exist today.”

For this production, Farrell has bucked tradition and cast four actors who have never done the show before.

“I wanted to pass on the tradition of being a ‘Plaid’ to a new generation,” Farrell said.

Steve Greist, a native Hoosier and Chicagobased actor, plays the self-assured, suave but unfortunately asthmatic Frankie. Greist was most recently seen in Beef and Boards’ production of “Les Miserables.”

Tim Hunt, an ATI favorite who recently portrayed Snail in “A Year with Frog and Toad” and Fred Casely in “Chicago,” plays the role of “Sparky,” the excitable practical joker.

Ohio native Will Hutcheson plays Jinx, who is Sparky’s nosebleed-prone stepbrother and is in the group only because the jacket fits and he can hit the high notes. He was last seen on the ATI stage in “Route 66” last year.

Recent Indiana University grad and New Yorkbased actor Kurt Semmler will make his ATI debut in the role of Smudge, the group’s neurotic, left-handed arranger.

Brent Marty directs the music for the production.

The show is performed in one act and features 32 songs from the era, with snappy choreography interspersed with hilarious patter between the Plaids as they tell the audience about their previous lives and dreams. By the end of the show, they have fulfilled their Mission of Harmony. They return to their heavenly reward, and the audience returns to reality after a highly entertaining evening.

“Forever Plaid” • Showtimes Jan. 31 through Feb. 16 • Actors Theatre of Indiana • The Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts • For more information call 843-3800 or visit www.thecenterpresents.org.

Snowball softball tournament – Grab your gloves, hat and a mug of hot chocolate while you cheer on your favorite team at FISHERS Billericay Park, 12690 Promise Road, as it competes in this unique event featuring a round robin and singleelimination-format tournament with a guarantee of four games. Food and drink vendors will be on site during the game, held at various times from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb.1, with or without snow. For more information contact Fishers Parks & Recreation at 317.595.3155 or go to www.fishers.in.us.

Lilly Creativity Fellowship Eexhibition – The new exhibit at Nickel Plate Arts Campus, 107 S. Eighth St., features NOBLESVILLE projects by Noblesville Schools’ teachers Darlene Patterson and Carol Land, who received Lilly Foundation grants last year. Patterson exhibits photographs from her travels to Baffin Island and from the Nunavut children. Land focused on studying the history of calligraphy and took several enriching private courses. The free gallery is from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Winter Exhibit: Snowy Slumber – This exhibit at Cool Creek Park’s nature center, 2000 E. 151st St., explores winter’sThe WESTFIELD beauty and peacefulness of winter is explored at Cool Creek Park’s Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st St., throughout this exhibit. Learn about the wonder of snowflakes and, the owls living in the snow-filled woods, and see how to identify animal tracks in freshly fallen snow. While you are here, we invite you to check out the wildlife viewing area, as winter is a great time to begin bird-watching. The exhibit, which is open to until March 9, is available during Nnature Ccenter hours. For more information call 774-2500.

Cinderella father/daughter ball – Village Dance Center presents a father/daughter ball at 6 p.m.

Feb. 1 at the Boys & Girls zionsVILLE Club West, 5964 S. 700 E. There will be limousines, a lighted punch fountain, food, dancing, a raffle, prizes, photos to take home and more. A limited number of tickets is available at the office. The cost is only $40 for VDC couples or $50 for nonVDC couples plus $10 for each additional daughter. For more information call 769-2223.

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Devour Downtown Winterfest in Indianapolis • Indy’s premier dining event is here! Over 50 restaurants offer three-course meals at a value price. Check the Website for participating restaurants and menus; other Indy venues have special promotions listed as well. • Multiple Indianapolis locations • 673-4211 • www.devourdowntown.org

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February First Friday Film Fest – February 7th | 7-9 p.m.

Beef & Boards presents “Lend Me a Tenor” • Beef & Boards starts its new season with “Lend Me a Tenor,” a classic madcap comedy about a world-class opera singer who won’t perform in a show and a desperate manager who tries to save the day. • Today at 1 p.m., Jan. 30 and 31 at 8 p.m., Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 2 at 1:30 and 7 p.m.

• 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Tickets start at $38.50 • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com

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Carmel Clay Public Library presents a “Downtown Abbey” inspired evening at the Palladium • Writer and speaker Jessica Fellowes takes the audience on a funny and insightful tour of her No. 1 bestseller “The World of Downtown Abbey.” She is the niece of the creator of “Downtown Abbey” and shares behind-the-scenes info about the popular show. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • VIP tickets $100, other tickets start at $25 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Stone Soup Suppers • Nickel Plate Arts presents an evening of “artful conversation” as it offers a dinner of soup, salads, sides and dessert complete with an interesting topic and guest speakers. Tonight’s topic is Rex Stout’s literary legacy. Check the Website for schedule information and to make reservations. • 7 to 9 p.m. tonight and every Thursday through March 27 • Tickets are $50 • 452-3690 • www.nickelplatearts.org

thursday

The Loft restaurant – Michael Beck and Seth Jenkins, keys and congas • Looking for a farm-to-table restaurant and live music on a Friday night? Dine at the Loft Restaurant at Traders Point Creamery and enjoy freshly made meals with seasonal ingredients and a rotating schedule of performances from local musicians on Friday nights. • 6 to 9 p.m. tonight • 9101 Moore Road, Zionsville • Restaurant open 5 to 9:30 p.m. • Call 733-1700. • www.tpforganics.com

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The Center presents Peanut Butter & Jam: African dance and storytelling at the Palladium • This Saturday morning music series is geared for kids aged one to 7 accompanied by parents or another adult. The experience consists of a 30-minute musical performance followed by a 15-minute session when kids can play with the musical instruments and talk with the artists. • 10:30 a.m. today • 1 Center Green, Carmel • $10 per child and two free adult tickets with each purchase • Call 843-3800 for tickets. • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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Winter farmers market in Carmel • Visit the Indiana Design Center to browse one of the largest winter markets in the state. Thirty vendors will offer meats, vegetables, baked goods, teas and more.

• 200 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel • Free • For more information call Ron Carter at 710-0162.

Indianapolis Home Show • This is the last weekend to visit the Midwest’s largest home shows — over 900 exhibitors are on hand to inspire ideas and help create remodeling projects. • and.1 Park Dr., Fishers • Adult tickets are $13, kids 3 to 12 are $3; see Website for ticket discounts • 705-8719 • www.indianapolishomeshow.com Hearthside Suppers at Conner Prairie • Learn how 19th-century dinners were prepared by participating in Conner Prairie’s Hearthside Suppers.

Guests will prepare, serve and eat an authentic 19th-century meal inside the historic William Conner House. Party games and storytelling follow dinner; this program is recommended for ages 10 and up. Reservations are required. • 6 to 9 p.m. tonight • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • $60 per person; $55 for members • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org

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Actors Theatre of Indiana presents: “Forever Plaid” at the Studio Theater • This delightfully funny show features four singers from the 1950s who receive the chance to posthumously perform harmony-rich hits from the ‘50s. • The Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel • Tickets start at $20 • 843-3800 • www.actorstheatreofindiana.org The Belfry Theatre presents: “Bell, Book and Candle” • With a nod to Valentine’s Day, this romantic show centers on a witch who unexpectedly falls in love with her neighbor when she casts a spell on him; will he still love her if she cancels the spell? • 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville • Adults $15, ages 12 and under $12 • Call 773-1085 for reservations. • www.thebelfrytheatre.com

Includes participation from Karmic Courage, Deliberate Media, the Wafford Theater, Noblesville High School and more! First Fridays sponsored by Forum Credit Union.

Stone Soup Suppers: Thursdays | 7-9 p.m. $50 per ticket. Meals prepared by Rosie’s Place Feb 13 – Noblesville’s Musical Heritage Feb 20 – What Art in Hamilton County Could Be Feb 27 – Hamilton County’s Artistic Heritage

Valentine’s Events Date Night: Feb 14 | 6-9 p.m. – A one-of-a-kind, romantic evening of art, music, poetry, hand-made crafts and more for you and your sweetheart!

A Love-In With Noble Poets: Feb 15 | 3-5 p.m., featuring original poetry, famous love poems, and audience participation.

Love, Lust & Poetry: Feb 14 - 22 - A romantic exhibition of images, sculpture, and crafts. Judge Stone House Gallery.

Noblesville Past & Present An exhibition of sculpture and images about Noblesville’s heritage by students from White River and Noble Crossing Elementary Schools, including the Great Squirrel Migration of 1822!

Special Event The Logan Street Sanctuary and Nickel Plate Arts Present The President’s Day Jam: Monday, Feb 17. Enjoy live music or bring your own instrument to join in the fun. FREE! at the Logan Street Sanctuary, 1274 Logan Street, Noblesville.

For more, visit NickelPlateArts.org. All events held at Nickel Plate Arts sponsored by the City of Noblesville.

Partner Events Sketchy Tuesdays at the Fishers Library: February 4, 11, 18, and 25 | 3 - 5 p.m. in the Teen Zone. For more information, call 579-0315. FREE! Nickel Plate Theatre Film and Speaker Series: February 7 | 7 p.m. at the Fishers Library. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network paired with “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” Participants must be 12 years or older.

Registration required - visit www.help.lib.in.us.

Fishers Parks presents Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance: February 12 | 7-8:30 p.m. at The Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 East 116th Street. Registration required – call 595-3150. Cost for residents: $8, Non-residents: $12.

Monday night drawing class • Nickel Plate Arts is offering a 12-week drawing class that is suitable for artists of all levels. The class is taught by local artists and materials are provided. • 7 to 9 p.m. tonight • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • $72 for the 12-week course • Call 452-3690 to register or e-mail info@nickelplatearts.org. • www.nickelplatearts.org

monday

The Belfry Theater presents John Van Druten’s ‘Bell, Book, and Candle’ January 31, February 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16.

Directed by Jeff Bick. $15 for adults, $12 for children.

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Moon Dog Tavern – 4825 E. 96th St., Indianapolis – www. moondogtavern.com Jan. 31 – Zanna Doo Feb. 1 – The Carson Brothers Three D’s Pub & Café – 13644 N. Meridian St., Carmel – www.threedspubandcafe.com Jan. 31 – Mesa Rain Feb. 1 – Foster’s Branch Vogue Nightclub – 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis – www.thevogue.com Jan. 28 – Phosphorescent with Caveman Jan. 30 – Neko Case Jan. 31 – Ultraviolet Hippopotamus Hopwood Cellars Winery – 12 E. Cedar St., Zionsville – www.hopwoodcellars.com

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Jan. 31 – The Blues Mission Band Feb. 1 – Less is More Loft Restaurant at Traders Point Creamery – 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville – www.traderspointcreamery.com Jan. 31 – Michael Beck and Seth Jenkins Deluxe at Old National Centre – 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis – www.ticketmaster.com Jan. 28 – Cody Simpson with Plug In Stereo Jan. 30 – Savoy with Dotexe and Indigo Child Feb. 1 – Terravita with Robotic Pirate Monkey Do317 Lounge – 1043 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis – www.do317lounge.com Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 – Lily & Madeleine with Gentleman Caller (Jan. 31) and Heidi Cluck (Feb. 1) Rathskeller – 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis – www.rathskeller.com Jan. 31 – My Yellow Rickshaw *Performers are scheduled, but may change.

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Belfry brings magic to stage

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com For his second show as director, Jeff Bick is making ‘Bell, Book and Candle’ a special experience for the audience – with the theatre help of local entertainers.

“There are more lights, sounds and special effects – illusions on a live stage,” he said.

The play is based on the 1958 movie with the same title starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak.

“It was a famous movie, the last movie in which Stewart had a love interest because he felt so uncomfortable with an actress 20 years younger than he was,” Bick said. “The idea, we believe, triggered ‘Bewitched.’”

In the show, a talented witch casts a love spell on her neighbor and starts experiencing feelings for him. Magic literally brings them together, but will he still love her, or even want to be with her, if she cancels the spell?

“It’s a romantic comedy with a lot of magic thrown in,” Bick said. “I like it because I like romantic comedies and I like magic. There’s a lot in it for me. It’s been fun figuring out how to get the magic on stage.”

The show previously was performed at The Belfry in 1984.

“We like the idea of playing up the Valentine’s Day aspect. We think this is a great place to come for a Valentine’s night out,” Bick said.

Gavin and Tamara Rulon star in “Bell, Book and Candle.” (Staff photo)

Lead characters Gillian Holroyd and Shep Henderson are portrayed by Tamara and Gavin Rulon, respectively. The couple has been married for 20 years but this is the first time the two have played onstage love interests.

“This is an enjoyable show. We sought to do it as an actual couple – it’s fun,” Tamara said.

“I wanted to do it only because she was in it,” Gavin said. “It’s fun to fight but it stays here.”

The two have acted together before in a couple of shows and played siblings Sally and Charlie Brown in 2004.

‘Bell, Book and Candle’ • 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Feb. 9 and 16 from Jan. 31 through Feb. 16 • The Belfry Theatre • 10690 Greenfield Ave. in Noblesville • Tickets start at $15 • For more information call 773-1085 or visit www.thebelfrytheatre.com.

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Average home price rises 3.2 percent Commentary by Jim Litten With 1,315 home sales in December in central Indiana, overall year-to-date home sales are up 14 percent compared to this Real estate time period last year, according to statistics compiled by F.C. Tucker Company. Overall in 2013, 29,302 homes were sold, an increase of 3,596 homes in the nine counties that F.C. Tucker tracks.

In Hamilton County in 2013, 6,521 homes were sold, an increase of 917 homes from 2012. Yearto-date, home prices were also up 5.6 percent, to $254,167, from $240,652 over the same time period last year.

• In Carmel, year-to-date home prices finished strong. Overall, the average sales price rose 3.2 percent, to $322,138, from $312,209 in

2012.

• Homes in Carmel are selling faster. In 2013, homes stayed on the market an average of 75 days, 19 fewer days than in 2012.

• As inventory tightened, the number of closings increased. Year-to-date, 1,800 home sales were closed, an increase of 13.1 percent from 2012.

We’re optimistic about the start of the new year. Prices are up, inventory is tightening and homes are selling faster – all signs of a strengthening market.

Jim Litten is the president of F.C. Tucker Company. Comment on this article by e-mailing to editorial@ youarecurrent.com.

Current to debut video for advertisers

By Jon Quick • news@currentincarmel.com Current Publishing, which owns and produces Current in Carmel and the Carmel Business Leader, among other titles, has announced it soon will debut a multi-platform feature, business Current Focus on Business.

With it, advertisers will have the opportunity to integrate a professionally produced and edited custom video profile of their businesses with their web sites and other digital arenas. In combination with advertising in Current and the Business Leader, it is designed to deliver thousands of new eyes to the advertisers’ marketing messages.

“We are excited to join forces with one of the region’s most talented videographers, Philip Paluso of Medium Cool Pictures. He has done incredible work for many famous brands. Now he’ll be working with us and our valued family of advertisers,” said Brian Kelly, president and publisher of Current Publishing.

According to a recent article, “Whether it’s YouTube or embedded on a Website, video has become an integral part of consumers’ research and web surfing, which is why small businesses now have to follow their larger brethren and embrace this medium.”

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The prevailing thought among most business owners is that such video production is unaffordable. Kelly said that isn’t the case with respect to Current’s offering.

“Now, taking the messages of our customers to the video platform gives them yet another affordable way to connect with our readership. It’s another layer of service we’re excited to provide,” Kelly said.

Kelly’s business partner, Steve Greenberg, executive vice president and general manager said he believes the video offering is a natural fit for advertisers and Current.

“Our advertising message delivery has been terrifically successful for most of our customers.

The renewals continue to be consistently stout year over year, and if the paper didn’t resonate with the reader, we would not have a circulation of 108,133. What’s more, each copy is read 2.7 times in every household.

“That translates to 100-percent penetration of households in the communities we serve, and the Business Leader reaches virtually every enterprise from 96th Street north to 146th Street and from Michigan Road to the White River. It’s quite a one-two punch.”

Now Current and Business Leader advertisers will enjoy even more impact with the addition of video.

“The Carmel Business Leader, since July 2007, has put the small and medium-sized business at the center of everything it does,” Kelly said further. “We unapologetically celebrate business on a hyper-local level, and we look for ways to help business owners build efficiencies into their models. That could translate any number of ways, including saving money, making more money and looking at different approaches to business, among others. The focus, necessarily, primarily is on the business owner, for it is he or she who has to make the really impacting decisions.”

For more information on the video service, Kelly and Greenberg suggest advertisers contact senior advertising sales executive Dennis O’Malia at 317.370.0749 or at dennis@youarecurrent.com.

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Commentary by Marty Wood

Statistically, the U.S. has more than 27 million people over age 50 with hearing loss, yet only one in seven recognizes hearing and chooses to address this loss. With the increased use of cellphones, ear buds and high-performance speakers, as well as exposure to damaging noise levels in our environment, hearing loss is on the rise. However, it is widely recognized that the last person to acknowledge hearing loss is the one who has it.

Why don’t we listen to what our ears can no longer tell us? Traditional hearing loss is generally gradual, occurring over several years. A common reaction is to justify hearing loss with statements like, “I have selective hearing” or “I hear just fine when people speak slowly and clearly.” In fact, most people wait seven to 10 years before seeking help.

A hearing loss can cause people to become irritable, start to withdraw socially and, in some cases, begin to forget the sounds they no longer hear. It can erode both physical and mental acuity. Studies have shown that many with hearing

loss may face an increased risk of falling, dementia and depression. Many experience higher levels of stress and fatigue. Hearing loss combined with vision loss in older men has shown to increase mortality risk from cardiovascular disease. Hearing loss can affect your lifestyle and your relationships with friends and family.

Have you had your hearing tested recently?

Ask those nearest you to count the times you say, “What?” Do you hear better when someone is speaking directly to you than when several people are speaking? Do you hear well in a restaurant or other group settings? Is the TV or radio volume often too loud for others? Do you hear others when they are speaking to you from another room in your home? Do you hear ringing in your ears?

Listen to others and understand what your ears can no longer tell you by getting your hearing tested today.

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Blood drive to benefit child – Indiana Blood Center is holding its second annual drive in honor of Emily Stephenson, daughter of Carmel natives Wayne and Amy (Grau) Stephenson. Emily was born with a blood disease called spherocytosis and she requires blood transfusions every six weeks. Emily will turn two on Feb. 3 and she has had over 20 transfusions. Last year over 350 units of blood were donated in Emily’s name. The goal is to have 50 people donate in her name on Feb. 3 at the Indiana Blood Center, 726 Adams St., No. 150, Carmel.

Visit www.donorpoint.org to sign up.

Survivors of Suicide Loss – Riverview Hospital hosts a monthly support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Monthly peer-run meetings offer those attending an unstructured conversation with no set expectations. The meetings acknowledge the pain and loss of a death by suicide. Survivors of Suicide Loss meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month in classrooms A and B in the Riverview Hospital Professional Building (entrance 13). Contact Colleen Lawson at juvlawson@aol.com for additional information.

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“The right window treatment can help turn a room from drab to divine” ... yeah, yeah, yeah. You have heard that from me decorating over and over. It’s right up there with those trite words of decorating wisdom, “You can save energy with the proper window treatments.”

I have to confess that the aesthetics of window treatments is at the top of my priority list.

Alas, a room’s appearance does not pay the utility bill … especially in the middle of an incredibly cold winter!

If your windows have endured the subzero nights without the benefit of a covering, the energy lost will probably be visible when the next gas bill arrives, regardless of how energyefficient your windows are.

Any type of window covering over a window in the dead of winter is better than nothing. Even a quilt tacked in place to keep out the cold is better than exposed glass when the thermostat dips.

The ideal warmth protector is a drapery that is lined and interlined and has a pelmet of sorts at the top. A pelmet is simply a decorative cornice installed at the top of a window treatment that blocks the flow of cooled air from returning to the room.

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energy-efficient, thermal-lined curtain panels – can create a “chimney” effect. This is when hot air rushes under the bottom and flows out the top. While in transit, the air is cooled by the window and re-enters the room as cold air. Although this is better than a bare window, it is not the most energy-efficient option for window treatments. To really warm up a room, the drapery needs a pelmet at the top to halt the air circulation.

Today’s style really does not call for top treatments over drapery. This is the case in my own home, where I have lined and interlined drapery covering almost every glass surface.

To eliminate as much cold as possible during our polar blast, I closed the drapery at night and carefully positioned rolled-up towels across the top to block the return airflow. It worked like magic! Coupled with a gas fireplace, our furnace turned on only a few times during the coldest hours.

When the sun was at its brightest, I opened the drapery to allow the sun’s warmth, as well as its light, to enter the room. You can tell it’s time to let in the rays just by feeling the window’s temperature.

Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol.com.

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Using patterns to create an impact Commentary by David Decker Whether they are used in tile or hardwood designs, patterns can bring visual excitement and interest into your renovation indoors project. An ordinary backsplash or flooring design can be transformed simply by integrating a pattern into it.

With all of the varieties available on the market, patterns can do just about anything, including add color, form texture or create visual frames.

Let’s explore the variety of ways you can use stylish tile and hardwood patterns to transform the look of any space.

Shape: Mix things up and try creating a pattern that uses a variety of shapes and sizes. For example, you could install a hardwood-flooring pattern that implements a variety of plank widths. Or you could choose to install a mosaic tile backsplash that uses a combination of rectangles and squares. These types of patterns are especially effective in small areas because they inventively trick the eye into thinking the space is larger than it is.

Direction: Patterns can be created based on the direction you lay your tile or wood planks.

Two popular directional patterns are diagonal and herringbone styles. These patterns’ symmetrical designs have a timeless quality to them, which has been the key to their enduring popularity.

Color: If you are looking for a way to brighten

up a room, you might want to select a pattern that integrates color into the design. This is a great way throw in a pop of color in a way that won’t appear overwhelming.

Texture: Patterns using a variety of materials can create exciting textures. If used effectively, texture can add dimension and interest to a design.

Borders: Borders and frame patterns can be a fun way to highlight specific features in a room or home. There’s no better way to make something stand out than by installing a frame around it. In the bathroom, you can place a tile border pattern around the shower area or vanity space.

If you are remodeling the kitchen, you could use the same technique to frame the sink or oven range. This type of pattern is a seemingly small touch that adds a distinctive look.

Patterns can be tricky to design effectively.

You don’t want to overwhelm the eye with a busy or overly colorful pattern. It might be an excellent idea to consult with a designer before installing a new pattern. A designer can help you sort through options and create a dynamic pattern that updates a room’s entire look and feel.

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January 28, 2014

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A letter to UnitedHealthcare members from Indiana University Health January 28, 2014 Dear UnitedHealthcare member: As a patient of Indiana University Health and a member of UnitedHealthcare, you may have encountered questions or been asked to make decisions as a result of our on-going contract negotiations. We understand that managing your health and the health of your family members is one of your top priorities, so we are doing everything we can to resolve this matter and provide you with the information you need.

What steps are we taking?

In-network status First, we let you know earlier this year that IU Health made the decision to consider your portion of the bill to be “in-network.”

This special status means you will continue to be billed as if IU Health is in your insurance network. You are still responsible for any deductibles and copays based on your plan.

Why this special “in-network” status? IU Health values you as a patient, understands the importance of maintaining your relationships with trusted, highly-skilled care providers and wants to minimize the financial impact to you, as a patient. This special status will apply to the portion of your bill that is based on your 2014 benefit levels, and it will be offered for a period of time as we continue to work toward an agreement.

Advocating for an extension IU Health has proposed an extension of our contract as we continue to work with UnitedHealthcare to negotiate a new contract.

An extension would allow you, as a patient of IU Health and a UnitedHealthcare member, to continue receiving care from your trusted providers as you always have.

For more information To give you quick access to additional information, we have established a resource for your use: iuhealth.org/unitedmembers Here you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions and additional contact information.

What steps can you take?

If you have questions about your care with IU Health, please contact your IU Health physician or medical professional’s office.

With questions concerning your health plan, please contact your Human Resources Benefits Administrator.

We pledge our continuing commitment to reach an agreement with UnitedHealthcare that benefits you, our patients.

Regards,

John Kohne, MD Chief Medical Executive, Indiana University Health Chief Medical Executive, IU Health Physicians

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