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Carmel’s Christkindlmarkt receives congrats, critiques in first year / P13 Neighbors say religion not factor in mosque opposition / P3

VFW members concerned by plan for new hotel / P6

CCPR to remove 500 infested trees in West Park / P9

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Mosque opposition not about religion, neighbors say

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com To say the proposed Islamic Life Center at 141st Street and Shelborne Road has garnered a lot of attention is quite an AL SALAM understatement.

Not only did approximately 300 people show up to a Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Jan. 22, but the BZA had received 946 letters in opposition and 955 letters in support of the project. Because the story was picked up by national news outlets, some letters came from people who live elsewhere in Indiana, outside the state or even outside the United States.

Many of the letters from outside of Carmel are focused on religion. But those that live next to the development say their concerns simply address zoning issues.

Alan Irvin, a resident of Shelborne Road, said the mosque could be a “real asset to our community” but in a “more suitable site.”

“I’m concerned that my opposition and that of my neighbors is being misconstrued as intolerance of this organization’s message or purpose,” he said. “We mean no slight or offense.

Some proponents have unfairly insinuated that anyone opposed to this development necessarily is uninformed or biased against this group.

Religion is not the issue.”

City councilor Laura Campbell, who represents the area, said she supports the remonstrators because she doesn’t believe the location is appropriate for a project of this size.

“People on social media and in the general media have chosen to accuse the residents of discrimination, which is not the case,” she said. “The residents represent a diverse range of religions and nationalities. Accusing people of discrimination is an easy way to shut down a conversation when one has a weak defense of their own point of view.”

Some neighbors said they’ve received online attacks and threats from across the nation because they’ve voiced opposition.

Ashhar Madni, vice president for the board of trustees of the Al Salam Foundation, said there has been some misunderstanding about what the Islamic Life Center would be. None-

DISPATCHES Corrections – In the Jan. 23 edition of Current in Carmel, a story on the White Stone Project incorrectly stated Sarah Hurley’s title. She is the founder of Kristy’s House. In a Jan. 30 story on Suburban Indy Shows, some information was misstated. The shows at the Indianapolis Fairgrounds are still in operation.

Al Salam’s Islamic Life Center has been proposed near 141st St. and Shelborne Road. (Submitted photo)

theless, he said nobody at Al Salam is accusing the remonstrators of bigotry.

“I think their concerns are about traffic and other issues,” he said. “I don’t think they’re opposed because of religion. Some might be unfamiliar with a mosque since it would be new to Carmel, but we can educate them.”

Neighbors in Overbook Farms, just west of the project, told Campbell the Islamic Life Center would have a negative effect on traffic because Shelborne Road is narrow.

The Al Salam Foundation has agreed to purchase 15 acres but said it would only build on a third of the land and would scale back previous plans that showed a much larger building.

Madni said Al Salam officials have scaled back plans, although a final version hasn’t been set. He said the foundation, which primarily draws residents of Carmel, Zionsville and Westfield, has tried unsuccessfully for years to find a place for a mosque in Carmel and that some landowners have been unwilling to sell because of the proposed religious use.

Madni said the foundation has been willing to make adjustments on lighting, building height and more.

“We want to be good neighbors,” he said.

The site of the proposed center is zoned S-1, meaning it is planned for residential development unless a special exemption is granted.

Neighbors said they’d like to see single-family homes on the property.

The BZA will meet again Feb. 26 to gather additional public feedback and possibly vote on the project.

Suspects sought – Carmel police are searching for two suspects accused of using stolen credit cards. The victim reported her wallet stolen Jan. 11 in Indianapolis, and soon after the cards were used to make purchases at the Target and Best Buy stores on Michigan Road in Carmel. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Carmel Police Dept. at 317-571-2500 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.

Drive through ashes – Carmel United Methodist Church, 621 S. Range Line Road, will provide drive through ashes from 6 to 9 a.m. on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14. Additionally, a lunch-break Ash Wednesday service will be offered at noon, a preschool service at 12:45 p.m. and a traditional hour-long service at 6:30 p.m. For more call 317-844-7275.

World War I stories wanted – Do you have a local ancestor who served in World War I? The Carmel Clay Historical Society is hosting the traveling exhibit The Great War, from Ration Lines to Front Lines from April 11 to May 16. As part of that, CCHS will celebrate the locals who served in the war. Contact Katherine Dill at kdill@carmelclayhistory.org to share a story.

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Dillinger details road projects, Amazon relocation

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AMAZON HQ2 The 29th annual State of the County adToward the end of his address, Dillinger dress, hosted by the Noblesville Chamber of mentioned speculation of Amazon Commerce, was given opening a second North American COUNTY Jan. 24 by Hamilton headquarters in the Indianapolis County Commissioner area after the company recently Steve Dillinger. narrowed its list of locations to 20.

Icy weather did not deter guests.

Representatives from Amazon The event at Purgatory Golf Club in have said they require HQ2 to be loNoblesville was sold out with 250 cated on 100 acres, be a 45-minute people. It also had a lengthy wait Dillinger drive to a major airport, be within 2 list. miles of a major highway and have access In his address, Dillinger discussed county finances, infrastructure, capital projects, to mass transit.

Based on those factors, Dillinger identitourism, economic development and more on the horizon for 2018 while also highlight- fied two possible locations in Hamilton County – Metro Airport in Fishers and a ing the successes of 2017.

37-square-mile area of land near Exit 210 FINANCES and I-69 in Noblesville.

Dillinger said the 37 square miles of land Hamilton County’s 2017 adopted budin Noblesville admittedly has less definite get was $98 million, but Dillinger said features, mainly because no one, at least actual spending was approximately $80 publicly, is quite sure what’s going on in million, which brought the general fund the area after a “mystery buyer” began ofto $33,569,255 and the rainy day fund to fering farmers and landowners large sums $13,735,152, for a 2018 total starting balance of money for acreage in summer 2017. Previof $47,304,407. ous landowners have been bound by non“I would put that up (against) any county disclosure agreements to not give further maybe in the United States,” Dillinger said. details. Rumors have ranged from Disney, “We are very solvent.” to an airport, to a quarry or landfill.

INFRASTRUCTURE “There’s been a lot of speculation about the buyer nobody knows,” Dillinger said. “(Infrastructure) is one of the most important things that we can talk about CAPITAL PROJECTS today,” Dillinger said. “When I became a GOVERNMENT AND JUDICIAL commissioner in 1989, we had a populaCENTER EXPANSION tion around 80,000. Today, we’re close to Built to meet the needs of the county for (340,000). There are a lot of assets with 20 years, the Hamilton County Government that, and there are a lot of challenges with and Judicial Center at 1 Hamilton County Sq. that, and infrastructure is one of the main in downtown Noblesville was completed in challenges.”

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IND. 37 “So, it’s 25 years old now, and we’re “In my opinion, Hamilton County’s congetting ready for a 132,000-square-foot extinued success, to some degree, depends pansion to the west at a cost of about $25 on our connectivity to our city capitol of million,” Dillinger said.

Indianapolis,” he said. “It’s been pretty well The project will begin in May, with an taken care of on the west side (U.S. 31). estimated completion date of October 2019.

Carmel, a little before that, made Keystone a thoroughfare, much like what we’re going The expansion will make it possible to move the offices of auditor, assessor, recorder to do on (Ind. 37).” and treasurer to the first floor of the buildThe overhaul of Ind. 37 would completely ing, which now are housed in the historic rid the highway of stoplight intersections through Fishers, the first phase, and Nobles- courthouse across Eighth Street. Dillinger ville, the second phase, running the highway said the second and third floors of the expansion will remain unfinished until there underneath elevated, dog bone-style roundis a need for more courtrooms. abouts at each cross street. Construction To read an extended version of this story, will begin in April 2019 with an estimated visit currentincarmel.com. completion date of November 2019.

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By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com The Carmel Plan Commission is considering a hotel of more than 67,000 square feet at 12845 Old Meridian DEVELOPMENT St. But members of the Carmel VFW Post 10003 have raised concerns about what the new building might mean for their meeting place.

VFW members worry that the Home2 Suites by Hilton, which would be five stories with 88 rooms, would have a negative effect on the post since it would be on land directly in front of it.

“This will essentially bury us,” said Marla Ailor, lifetime auxiliary member of the Carmel VFW. Ailor said a major issue is parking. VFW doesn’t own the parking lot, and the land agreement states there would be shared parking. Hilton is proposing more than 100 spaces, which would leave the VFW with a little more than 20 spaces if all 88 rooms are booked. Ailor said that’s not enough to support a normal Friday or Saturday at the VFW, which could have approximately 40 cars in the parking lot. In addition, she said there are often outdoor events such as the

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fall festival that make use of the parking lot and other outdoor areas that may have nowhere else to go.

Since the VFW would be behind the hotel, it’s possible people could drive past the building without realizing it, Ailor said. She said the VFW would like to see a proper sign along the street so people will know it’s there.

“We understood something would be built there, but we just didn’t think it’d be a hotel,” Ailor said.

Ailor said the VFW hoped an office space or something similar, with mostly daytime traffic, would be built because it would be easier to share the parking lot. The VFW requires more parking spots in the evening than during the day.

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Councilors Sue Finkam, Kevin “Woody” Rider and Laura Campbell are co-sponsors of the legislation.

Worrell said city councilors would get to appoint someone from their districts, and the commission would have 30 days to report back with an opinion once the mayor asks for input on placing public art.

“It might be wise to ask citizens to weigh in a little bit more,” Worrell said.

City Councilor Bruce Kimball said he’s concerned that such a committee could be micromanaging the city’s operation.

Worrell said that’s not the intent.

“I’m not trying to run Carmel by committee or to usurp the mayor’s authority,” he said.

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When three large colorful sculptures depicting youth sports were erected in roundabouts along DEVELOPMENT Hazel Dell Parkway, it generated a lot of public discussion.

While some loved the Jorge Blanco creations at the intersections of Main Street, 126th Street and 116th Street, some people said they weren’t fans, even prompting stories on local TV news.

Carmel City Councilor Jeff Worrell said he heard from a lot of people who said they liked the artwork but would rather see it in a different location.

“I got the sense that we got the feeling that there was this expectation that everyone would love it,” he said.

As a result, Worrell has proposed an ordinance to the Carmel City Council that would create a committee to consult and advise Mayor Jim Brainard about where to place public art. It would not make decisions about which art to purchase, and any recommendations would be nonbinding.

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At the event, Rothchild explained how Danielle Cares for Chairs started after she created a dress for the Indiana Family, Career and Community Leaders of America student organization.

“I have been competing in a category called Recycle and Redesign for the past three years,” she said. “This past year I made a dress out of bread tags and I won a state gold medal and national gold medal, but that is not what mattered. What mattered is what it led me to.”

After using 5,000 bread tags to complete her dress, Rothchild was encouraged to use the remaining 40,000 tags she had collected. This led her to a South African foundation called “Bread Tags for Wheelchairs,” which exchanges bread tags at a recycling plant for proceeds for buying wheelchairs.

This inspired Rothchild to create her own foundation, the first in the United States to collect bread tags for wheel chairs.

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planning to host the event on the same night.

Kurt Brodbeck, family ministry pastor Northview Church in Carmel will host a at Northview, said more than 200 people Night to Shine prom experience for people have registered and more than 400 14 or older with special people have signed up to volunteer.

EVENT needs. The event, spon“We’re just fired up,” he said. sored by the Tim Tebow Once inside, guests will receive Foundation, is Feb. 9 at Northview’s the royal treatment. Each will be Carmel campus, 12900 Hazel Dell crowned king or queen of the prom.

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By Heather Collins news@currentincarmel.com As Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation officials prepare to enhance West Park, they must first remove apWEST PARK proximately 500 dead or compromised trees, most of which have been infested by the emerald ash borer.

The tree removal process on 40 acres west of the park along 116th Street will be conducted in a manner aimed to minimize damage to healthy trees, the natural understory, existing wildlife and wildflowers, according to Michael Klitzing, CCPR chief operation officer.

“With the goal of developing a small trail and adventure playground within portions of the woods, it is paramount that we provide safe conditions for our visitors,” Klitzing said.

The emerald ash borer is an invasive and destructive wood-boring pest native to Asia whose larvae feed under the bark and damage the vascular tissue of the Ash tree, resulting in the tree’s death. After infection, the dead trees and limbs become brittle and at risk of falling.

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portunity to vote and solves many other issues that plague our current elections system,” Brown Shelly Brown was a witness to some long lines said. “No one has to wait in line. No one has to during the U.S. presidential election in 2016. Some lose valuable income because they had to take time off to vote. No one has to miss out voters waited up to four ELECTIONS hours. on voting due to bad weather or illness.

Mail-in ballot elections are cheaper and “The lines for early more secure.” voting were often 1 1/2 to 2 hours,” said Horlander said there are many bills Brown, a Westfield resident. “I was a being considered in the Indiana General judge at one of the precincts in Westfield Assembly that could affect voters. All the and watched as the elderly, disabled and bills are non-partisan and make voting young mothers with small children waitBrown more accessible for everyone, she said. ed as long as 2 1/2 hours in line to vote.

Rep. Kathy Richardson, Noblesville, has This was completely unacceptable to me.” proposed a bill that provides a permanent, noBrown said she believes Vote by Mail is the excuse absentee process. Horlander said unlike answer. Indiana Vote by Mail President Bonnie the current process where the voter must reHorlander said the goal is to have 100 percent of quest an absentee ballot prior to each election, votes collected by mail. if approved, permanent absentee voters will au“It’s a goal because that’s pure democracy,” tomatically be mailed their ballots for all future Horlander said. “When everyone has the conveelections. nience of having their ballot mailed to them, it State Sen. Karen Tallian has filed a bill to keep doesn’t matter whether you live in the diverse the polls open an hour later to 7 p.m. and a bill to neighborhoods of Indianapolis or rural county. allow voting by mail for municipal primaries and Every voter gets the ballot mailed to them the special elections. same way.”

Horlander said the Vote by Mail process also Brown said every citizen has the right to vote reduces voter fraud. She said since there is only but not every citizen has an equal opportunity one ballot per registered voter, no one can vote to vote. twice.

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chairman of the board at Monarch Beverage and served as an Indiana state representative for 16 years. Murphy is also a member of the Indiana Historical Society Board of In addition to hearing a speaker at the Trustees.

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Carmel’s Christkindlmarkt receives congrats, critiques in first year

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Electricity was in the air the night before the Carmel Christkindlmarkt opened in November.

And that’s not just COVER STORY a cliche for the excitement surrounding the inaugural day of the traditional German marketplace. Literally, there were thunderstorms and heavy rain.

Organizers huddled around laptops looking at the radar to determine if it would to be safe to operate the ice skating rink or open the booths.

On top of that, delays in construction meant that some booth vendors only had a day or so to train.

“It was pretty hectic, but I’m just so proud of everyone for all the work Murphy they did,” Christkindlmarkt Marketmaster and CEO Maria Murphy said.

“It was pretty amazing.”

“It’s a minor miracle that it all came together,” said her husband, Brian Murphy, who later came on board through a paid position.

In its first year, the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, a nonprofit created by the City of Carmel, had a short timeline to put the event together. Some members of the Carmel City Council said they would have preferred to wait a year to open it. Adding difficulty was the fact that huge crowds showed up at first — 48,000 in the first five days — and some vendors were caught off guard. Lines were long, and some vendors

ran out of food.

“Everybody kept saying beforehand, ‘What kind of crowds do you estimate?’ And we said, ‘We have no idea,’” said Dan McFeely, president of the Christkindlmarkt’s board.

Some changes were made immediately and McFeely other changes are planned for 2018. A financial report will be presented to the Carmel City Council at some point.

First-year challenges notwithstanding, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said the market was extremely successful, citing the huge crowds and the positive impact on local restaurants. Approximately, 150,000 people attended the market.

Here’s a look at some of the market’s issues from 2017 and possible changes for 2018: CROWDS — One of the major complaints Maria Murphy heard were long lines for food vendors, and how the layout led to narrow, congested walking paths. One cause was organizers were told the food vendors needed to be in specific spots for access to hot water. But that wasn’t necessary because the sinks they ordered were portable. It was too late to rearrange the huts for 2017, but Maria said next year there will be a new layout.

Some changes were already made in 2017. Maria said the market was hesitant to add stanchions to corral lines because they would detract from the authentic German feel, but she said they became necessary

and were added. Also, a second gluwein hut was added to the market to alleviate long lines.

PARKING — Some attendees complained there wasn’t enough parking, creating difficulty for patrons of the neighboring Carmel Center for the Performing Arts.

McFeely said signs directed visitors to the new Veterans Way Parking Garage, and organizers hope next year more attendees will park there.

GOODS — Maria said some attendees wanted less expensive German items available for sale, specifically in the $5 to $30 range. She said organizers kicked off the market with choices in that price range but quickly sold out because of the large crowds. She said it would have been too costly to ship additional orders from Germany, so some booths had only big-ticket items toward the end of the market. Next year, they will order more, she said.

In addition, the market ran out of gluwein mugs. More than 10,000 were sold in just nine days. It wasn’t possible to get more of the commemorative boot-shaped mugs made in time, but coffee mugs were printed, and thousands of those were sold.

Originally, plans included allowing attendees to refill mugs for a cheaper price or return used mugs for a partial refund. But customers collected as many mugs as they could.

For 2018, it might be possible for people to buy mugs without purchasing a beverage.

FINANCES — McFeely said the market brought in $1.19 million in revenue during its six-week run. The total doesn’t completely go to the nonprofit. It’s possible up

Herr Christian Werner, a woodworker who traveled from Seiffen, Germany, for the opening of the Christkindlmarkt, shows Yaya Wang and Chi Wang of Carmel how to use one of his tools.

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to half could go to vendors who sold items at the market, which is a boost for the local economy. It’s not yet known how much the market will have in its bank account for 2018. The overall costs and expenses are still being audited, McFeely said, so it’s not known if the market made a profit or broke even. The City of Carmel provided grants of at least $400,000 in 2017 to the nonprofit for its startup year, and some city employees helped the market. For example, some street department employees set up and tore down huts.

In the future, McFeely said the goal is to be revenue-neutral, meaning the market could survive on its revenues and not rely heavily on city grants, although it might be premature to expect that to be the case for the next market. The City of Carmel has already budgeted $125,000 in 2018 for the market.

THOUGHTS FROM THE PUBLIC: “As a college student home from school, I found the Christkindlmarkt a great place to meet up with old friends and spend some time together.”

— Abigail Miller

“I know there were a few kinks, but that is normal with anything that is new.

It had the big-city feel but the small-town warmth.”

— Ashley Shane

“Our cute collector boot mugs will be on proud display in our homes every December to remind us of the unique and amusing experience.”

— Brian Bousman

“We went at night to enjoy the atmosphere and eat dinner, and for the most part it didn’t disappoint. We’d love to see more food and beverage options as well as more workers helping to take and fill orders.”

— Nicole Hebert

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Doing the doing

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Commentary by Terry Anker Folks learning to speak English as their second language are known to complain about our propensity for homonym. Can we blame them?

Take the word proof. Among the abundance of potential meanings, online dictionaries define it as evidence or argument establishing or helping to establish a fact or the truth of a statement; as able to withstand something damaging; resistant; and, interestingly, to make fabric waterproof.

OK, maybe these definitions hang together.

But also proofing yeast (as opposed to proofing the shaped bread dough) refers to the process of first dissolving yeast in warm water to make bread.

Then, we warp the definitions to conform with our evolving modern lexicon. We attempt to prove our worth. We strive to prove our love. Yet, can we hope to advance evidence of our value? Can we make someone see our contribution? Or, do we waste our time talking about the doing instead of, well, doing the doing?

For now, let’s defer the semantics to a superior expert and focus on a simple example. We spend billions of dollars annually on attempting to prove we are sexy.

The ubiquitous commercials aimed at teenage boys for Axe Body Spray seem to wink at this reality, all the while selling tanker trucks of product to help these youngsters prove their worth.

The question remains: Can we prove any personal characteristic to anybody? Can we generate sufficient evidence to show that we are sexy? If we attended to our actions as much as we do to those actions being noticed, would we accomplish more?

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

BELIEVE IT! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Wisconsin, margarine may not be substituted for butter in restaurants unless it is requested by the customer.

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I’ll be the thimble Commentary by Jim Serger You landed on Boardwalk, and guess what? I own it. You owe me $2,000 dollars, for I have a red GAME NIGHT hotel on that property.

The Winter Olympics are still weeks away. We have plenty of firewood, and Old Man Winter is still up to his games. So, why not re-kindle that old childish spirit with a good old-fashioned game of Monopoly? I truly enjoy this game.

It starts off with, “This will take forever.”

Not even two seconds later: “I’ll be the cat.” “I’ll be the dog.” “I’ll get the car.”

The excitement is radiant. We are driven to own Park Place and Boardwalk. We want our properties lined with tiny green houses. Proof of ownership is in full tilt.

The money in our hands, the strategizing commences. We begin to prioritize.

We watch our money and property like a

true landlord or proprietor. The 8-year-old feels like an adult, the teenager feels like the king of the hill.

Game night is huge — but the true giddiness I feel is watching the little ones, the young ones and the teenagers hunker down and take the game with a little seriousness. A little competition is good, bragging rights are fun, plus, all are able to win.

What started out as, “This will take forever” always leads to a fun-filled evening in the middle of January. It’s freezing outside, but inside the game of ownership is under way.

So, pull out that game and let the money fly.

Jim Serger is an author and a Carmel resident

What a difference a good night’s sleep makes! I just rolled out of bed after a solid 11 hours of slumber. “Kids, it’s HUMOR safe to come out of your rooms! Mommy’s OK now!”

It’d literally been days since I’d been able to make that statement because a string of late evenings, 3 a.m. interruptions and early mornings have had my patience ready to commit hari-kari and my family ready to hit the Our Lady of Perpetual Peace speed dial.

My body simply refuses to function properly when I don’t get at least eight quality hours. Headaches, nausea and an acute sense of pettiness envelop me until I can find a dark, quiet place to lie down. Sure, I can fake it and continue on about my business as if nothing is wrong, but inside I am judging my husband, children and complete strangers for their inequities and blaming everyone for my misery. And I can’t hold all that crazy in forever, so inevitably by evening I’m passive-aggressively trying to garner support and sympathy through childish rants. Though theatrically impressive, it’s really quite pathetic.

Of course, I’ve known how important sleep is for years, but it wasn’t until recently that Doo understood. He attended a conference on how people can be happier in the digital age and learned that, although volunteering, exercising and building relationships are key, the No. 1 thing a person can do is sleep. Ah-ha! Validation at last!

This past week, sleep deprivation reared its ugly head, pushing me to the brink of an emotional and physical breakdown. But I’m back now. What a difference a good night’s sleep makes! Peace out.

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “A day without laughter is a day wasted.”

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Chewing the fat on science Commentary by Dick Wolfsie They just reported on the local evening news that Indiana is the 10th-fattest state in the U.S. Where did they do HUMOR their research? The state fair?

The mini-marathon? That could make a big difference.

I have made fun of scientific researchers for their fascination with bizarre and meaningless numbers. These are individuals who, statistically speaking, are among the unhappiest people in the world. About 75 percent of the studies show that 57 percent of statisticians are 49 percent unhappier than 75 percent of all other scientists.

Here are a few odd stats: Redheads need 25 percent more novocaine in the dental chair than people with other hair colors; 67 percent of men prefer gas to charcoal grills; pet owners wake up 45 percent more often in the middle of the night.

According to the University of Illinois, overweight people use more gas per mile than people who are thin. This information helps Americans understand the crisis we face with our dependence on foreign oil.

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The other day my Speedy Rewards Card indicated I was eligible for a free chocolate doughnut, an egg-and-cheese sandwich and a jumbo fountain drink. Did they mention that by consuming these, I was going to end up spending more for fuel? We should not be proud of being the 10th-heaviest state, but I try to look at the positive side of things.

Last year I had the occasion to drive from one end of Kansas to the other. I don’t care what the scientists say about overweight Indiana, Kansas is wider across the middle.

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places) along Clifton Avenue, which had Editor, Catholic churches, Presbyterian churches I am writing to commend (Carmel Mayor and others.

Jim Brainard) for his support of the mosque I believe the only thing I noticed as a in West Carmel. A local media report child was that eventually the mosques said that he viewed it as a milestone in had to build parkthe city’s cultural diversity.

I hope (the dissent) is not religious ing lots behind their houses, as I grew up in animosity. That would make me Clifton Avenue was Cincinnati, Ohio, in Clifton, a neighbor- ashamed to be a resident of Carmel. a narrow, two-lane street that couldn’t hood surrounding Carmel must be a community handle a great deal the University of that opens its arms to people of parking.

Cincinnati. On Clifton of different faiths and races.

I live a few miles Avenue, there were from 141st Street and two mosques, both Shelbourne Road, so I am not an immediate located in historic older homes that they neighbor of the mosque and don’t know if had purchased and renovated. I walked there are other issues to cause so much to my Catholic school every day past the dissent from the neighborhood. I hope it is mosques. There were never any incidents not religious animosity. That would make me or disruptions. For many, many years, they ashamed to be a resident of Carmel. Carmel co-existed quietly with their residential must be a community that opens its arms to neighbors without any issues. I’m not sure people of different faiths and races. if they are still there, but there were never Diane Breier, Carmel any protests or demonstrators. It was just one of the many churches (or religious

We are (almost) all non-mayors Editor, As the official non-mayor of Carmel, I was overjoyed to read David Moore’s recent letter to this paper.

Here is a man after my own heart. We both applaud Current for making space available for reader opinion.

We both cheerfully admit there is but one official mayor.

And we both deplore anyone’s usurping power or authority.

Much in agreement, I hesitate to point out one minor disagreement.

It’s the fourth word of my professed citizen title (see first line above). The title is official. It comes from my office in the home. The title is non-mayor.

But, come to think of it, so is Mr. Moore.

So, we don’t disagree. We are both nonmayors and so are you, gentle reader.

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By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Volunteering together may be an unorthodox way to celebrate a relationship around Valentine’s Day, GIVING BACK but Fishers couple Jim and Maddie Bromley and Noblesville couple Dale and Jean Morris say the act of giving back has not only strengthened their relationships, but also given them something to do in retirement.

Both couples spend time volunteering at Conner Prairie, an interactive history museum at 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers.

The Morrises help with special events. The Bromleys began their time at Conner Prairie through gardening.

“It’s nice to go together. We don’t always volunteer together, but we both do things separately at Conner Prairie,” Jean said.

“But if we volunteer for Symphony on the Prairie or special events, we usually go together. It is fun, and we get to know the same people that way and build relationships with people there.”

The Morrises began to volunteer at Conner Prairie approximately five years ago when they both retired.

The Bromleys have a similar story. When

Dale and Jean Morris have been volunteering at Conner Prairie for five years.

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they reached retirement, they began searching for something to do. Tending to the museum’s gardens on Mondays, when the museum is closed, sparked their interest.

“We went to a volunteer fair, and gardening is something we both do, and that’s how we started volunteering,” Maddie said.

The Bromleys also volunteer for Conner Prairie’s special events like Symphony on the Prairie or the Follow the North Star production.

“We enjoy doing this together. It’s always fun,” Jim said.

“It’s something we are able to do and enjoy, and it just so happens we do it together, and that’s an added bonus,” Maddie said.

PARKS PRESENT PARENT-KID DANCES FOR VALENTINE’S DAY editorial@youarecurrent.com FISHERS PARKS AND RECREATION Fathers and daughters, ages 5 to 12, are invited to Fishers Parks & Recreation’s annual Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance.

The semi-formal night will have light refreshments, dancing, prizes and more.

• When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 13 • Where: Mill Top Banquet and Conference Center, 802 Mulberry St., Noblesville • Cost: Tickets must be purchased for both fathers and daughters for $10 each at fishers.in.us/parks or the Fishers Parks and Recreation Office, 11565 Brooks School Rd., Fishers.

NOBLESVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION Parents have the opportunity to treat their little valentines to a semi-formal night of dancing and fun as the Noblesville Parks and Recreation Dept. will host its annual Royal Ball. The evening includes two dances: Knights in Training (mother/son) and Princess Ball (father/daughter). The events will include a carriage ride, sundae bar, fun activities and a photo in a frame.

• When: 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 17 • Where: Recreation Annex at Ivy Tech, Gate 10, 300 N. 17th St., Noblesville

• Cost: Cost is $30 per couple for Noblesville residents and $45 for non-residents. Additional children are $8 each for Nobelsville residents and $12 for non-residents.

Pre-registration A father and daughter must be made enjoy last year’s Prinby Feb. 12. For cess Ball from Noblesmore, visit noville Parks and Recreblesvilleparks. ation. (Submitted photo) org.

HAMILTON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION This marks the 12th year for Hamilton County Parks and Recreation’s annual Daddy Daughter Dance. Refreshments, music, crafts and games will be on the agenda.

• When: 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 8 or Feb. 9 • Where: Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 E. 151st St., Carmel • Cost: $10 per father/daughter couple. $3 for each additional daughter. Preregistration is required by calling 317-770-4400.

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Arts org to host ‘Valentine’s Day for All’

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Couples and families will have an opportunity to get involved with the Nickel Plate Arts on Valentine’s Day, THINGS TO DO as the organization is once again hosting its couples nights and family events.

The “Paint the Town Red” exhibit utilizing the color red also will be open through Feb. 24.

“Our key program, the signature Nickel Plate event for the Valentine’s Day holiday is our date-night program,” Executive Director Aili McGill said. “We invite local artists to come in and lead activities based for couples. These (projects) we have designed are pretty much guaranteed that anyone can do them, be successful, and make a cool piece of art. Couples always marvel about how much they learn about their partner through making art together.”

Some of the activities offered at date night include a poetry station, ukulele lessons, a cupcake-decorating station, creating an essential oil infuser, making ceramic tiles and a puzzle collage. The activities cost $10 per couple, or $50 per couple for all six activities. Date night will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 14, 15 and 16.

“All the artwork (from ‘Paint the Town Red’) will be for sale and makes a great backdrop for our date night,” McGill said.

Family Valentine’s Day will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 10, and families are able to create arts and crafts. The crafts are inspired by famous artists’ work. Crafts are $5 to $10, or $20 for unlimited crafts.

All activities will take place at Nickel Plate Arts, 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville.

For more, visit nickelplatearts.org.

This Valentine’s Day, there’s something for everyone at your local library. Here are some Valentine’s Day-themed events happening at branches across Current’s coverage area.

Blind Date with Book Ends From now through Valentine’s Day, Carmel Clay Public Library is looking to set you up on a blind date with a book.

Adults are encouraged to stop by the Readers’ Advisory display on the second floor or check the special cart in the first floor lobby. Readers’ Advisory staff have chosen a variety of books, wrapped them and shared the first sentence of the book with you. Blind Date with a Book titles will be available until Feb. 14. For more, visit carmel.lib.in.us Love on a Leash The Fishers and Noblesville branches of Hamilton East Public Library each will host animals from Love on a Leash for February installments of its regular Paws and Read program. The registered therapy animals will be on site from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 10 in Fishers and Feb. 24 in Noblesville for kids to read stories to

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Local libraries will host various Valentine’s Day events. (Submitted photo)

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Un-Valentine’s Day for Teens Beginning at 3 p.m. Feb. 14, Westfield Washington Public Library will host an Un-Valentine’s Day Party for teens. Guests can enjoy crafts, games and a movie in the teen room. Snacks will be provided.

For more, visit wwpl.lib.in.us.

Kids Valentine’s Day party Join the staff of the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, 250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville, for a Valentine’s Day Party from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 14. For ages 3 to 6, this event will feature Valentine’s Day-themed games and activities. For more, visit zionsvillelibrary.org.

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RECIPES FOR THE HOLIDAY OF LOVE Cocoa-kissed red velvet pancakes

Simply Cranberry Mimosa Get it at Another Broken Egg Café, Fishers Ingredients: • 2 oz. Simply cranberry juice • 6 oz. Wycliff champagne • 1/2 lemon wheel Pour cranberry juice into a stemless wine glass and add champagne. Garnish with lemon wheel.

Serving: 10 pancakes What you need: • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 3 tablespoons Nestlé Toll House Baking Cocoa • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 large egg • 1 cup reduced-fat buttermilk or low-fat milk • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon red food coloring • Heart-shaped pancake cutters or cookie cutters (optional) Garnishes: Butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh berries In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir well. In separate large bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, unsalted butter, vanilla extract and food coloring. Add to flour mixture; stir to combine. Allow mixture to sit 5 minutes. Heat nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.

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What you need: • Favorite roll-out cookie recipe • Cookie icing (rose color) • Small icing decorations Prepare and roll out cookie dough following recipe directions. Use three cutters from a nesting set. Bake and cool cookies. Divide icing into three equal portions, and tint three shades of rose. Thin a portion of each shade following recipe directions. Use full-strength tinted icing to outline cookies. Use thinned tinted icing in cut decorating bag to fill in cookies; gently tap to smooth icing. Let dry overnight. Use icing to attach cookies, stacking largest to smallest.

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CARMEL DOCTOR RECEIVES HEALING HANDS AWARD

Best of Carmel – Meridian North Imaging Center has been selected for the 2017 Best of Carmel Award in the Medical Diagnostic Imaging Center category by the Carmel Award Program. The center is among a small group of companies to win the award five consecutive years, qualifying it for the 2017 Carmel Business Hall of Fame. For more, visit northwestradiology.com.

Blood urgently needed — Blood supplies at the Indiana Blood Bank are dangerously low. Mobile blood drives have been impacted by the frigid temperatures and donors are urged to donate at one of six donor centers around the state. Locations and hours are available on the website at indianablood.org/locations.

Better way to take meds — Some medicines are better absorbed by the body if taken sublingually. This means the medicine is placed under your tongue and held there until it is absorbed. It can go directly into the bloodstream without being digested first. If you have trouble taking pills or have digestive difficulties, ask your doctor about sublingual alternatives.

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Dr. W. Edward Turton (center) receives Franciscan Health’s Healing Hands Award from Dr. Christopher Doehring (left), Franciscan vice president of medical affairs, and Dr. David Mandelbaum, director of medical staff engagement. The award recognizes physicians for excellence in clinical skills, patient relations, stewardship, research and reflecting Franciscan’s ministry, values and mission. Turton practices at Franciscan’s Carmel hospital and provides hospitalist coverage for that facility’s inpatient unit. He also serves as the lead physician in the Carmel preadmission clinics and works in the Indianapolis hospital’s pre-op clinic and acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. For more, visit FranciscanHealth.org/HealingHands. (Submitted photo)

New blood-cancer treatment — A type of blood-cancer treatment that has shown remarkable success in clinical trials is beginning to receive FDA approvals. In CAR T-cell therapy, blood is drawn from a patient to isolate T-cells, the powerhouses of the body’s immune system. The T-cells are reprogrammed to kill tumor cells and then infused back into the patient. This appears to be most effective with certain types of blood cancers.

Source: BottomLineInc.com Support groups available – Witham Health Services offers a variety of support groups for those in need of the services. Groups include Alzheimer’s Support, Cancer Support, Cancer Gentle Stretch Yoga, Cancer Support Cooking for Wellness, Diabetic Support and Grief Support. The groups are free and meet monthly. For more, visit witham. org or call 765-485-8120.

Free meditation class – Sahaja Meditation Indiana presents a free mediation class at 7 p.m. on Fridays. Learn to reduce stress and experience inner peace through meditation.

The class will be held at Old National Bank, 1430 S. Range Line Rd. For more, visit IndianaMeditation.org.

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Boldly Chic to launch in NYC

By Heather Collins news@currentincarmel.com

Solomon said the company has grown significantly in the past seven years, and she wants to replicate that growth in NYC. Boldly Chic Events does roughly 35 Boldly Chic Events is combining Midwest weddings a year in Indianapolis and the charm with East Coast style. surrounding area. Solomon said The Carmelshe’s excited to bring the two citEXPANSION based event planies together and offer a little bit of ning company has the NYC vibe and Midwest charm expanded its services to include a to her company for a one-of-a-kind location in New York City. experience.

Lori Solomon, founder and lead Solomon plans to relocate to NYC planner, said she loves the fastin the spring and commute bepaced and inspirational way of Solomon tween there and Carmel. living in NYC, but she also loves the “We’re happy to offer our creative and beauty of the Midwest and the ease of raisfun services across the country and coning a family there.

Living part-time in both cities has always tinue to provide Hamilton County with the best local event planning and design serbeen a dream of Solomon’s. An Indiana vices,” Solomon said. native, Solomon and her husband lived in Solomon lives in Carmel with her husManhattan before relocating to Indiana. band and two young children.

Solomon launched Boldly Chic Events in the For information, visit boldlychic.com or Carmel Arts & Design District in 2010. follow Boldy Chic Events on Facebook and “We’re trying to create a way to be in Instagram @boldlychicevents to see its both cities where we feel like our hearts latest events. are,” Solomon said.

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Changing customer expectations Next time you’re in a restaurant, mall or other public place, look around. How many people are looking at their phones? Phones have become our gateway to connect everything in our lives. While we still call them “phones,” fewer and fewer customers actually use them to make phone calls.

They prefer to use text messaging to interact with just about everyone. More than 6 billion texts are sent in the United States every day.

Businesses can enjoy a strong return on their investment in offering a text messaging channel. I would suggest that the key is to invest in a two-way text channel that

allows businesses and their customers to interact in an easy, conversational manner.

Benefits of two-way text channels A two-way text channel is faster and easier. Employees can manage multiple text conversations at one time as compared to a single phone call at a time. Interactions are quicker, increasing employee productivity by as much as 25 percent.

A text channel increases customer satisfaction by as much as 7 percent. Texting is familiar to customers and reduces the friction and aggravation of being put on hold, transferred multiple times or waiting for an email response.

Ninety-six percent of text messages are read. Two-way text messaging increases engagement between businesses and their customers. Customers are more likely to text a business than they are to call them.

Text messaging is the channel customers want to use. By making text messaging truly interactive, you make it easy for customers to interact with you in the manner they prefer.

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Truckers combat trafficking

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information they will require their drivers to go through TAT training, which consists of a 26-minute online video, a quiz and obtaining a wallet card with tips and warning Carmel-based Protective Insurance, a signs. Cyrus said TAT has trained almost trucking fleet insurer, has entered a year500,000 people. long partnership In October, Protective will be INSURANCE with Truckers home to Truckers Against TrafAgainst Traffickficking’s Freedom Drivers Project, ing to aid in its mission of combata tractor-trailer that serves as a ing human trafficking. TAT is a nonmobile exhibit for visitors to learn profit dedicated to educating and about human trafficking, read stoequipping truck drivers and travel ries and see artifacts from cases. industry agents with the tools to Cyrus Shertzer said Protective wants to identify and stop trafficking on the collaborate with law enforcement for a highways. community event this year as well.

“Truckers are the eyes and ears of our nation’s highways and often in places where traffickers will try to exploit their SIGNS OF TRAFFICKING victims,” said Laura Cyrus, TAT operations director. “Since truck drivers are already • Does the victim know where she/ vigilant, observant and traveling all over he is? Oftentimes, pimps move their our country, they are an excellent resource victims from place to place so that to law enforcement in calling in tips, which they can’t form relationships and don’t ultimately help to recover victims and put know where to go for help. traffickers away.”

• Does she/he have any ID? Traffickers Through the partnership, TAT will provide will usually take and hold a victim’s educational materials for Protective to identification documents. share with the community. Jim Shertzer, • Does the victim talk about having to director of marketing strategy and analysis make a quota? at Protective, said employ• Are there any signs of branding on the ees will share that inforvictim, perhaps the arm, lower back, mation with policyholders neck or inner lip? and agent partners that “All of these things can help a driver sell insurance. determine whether or not they’re look“With our connection to ing at a victim,” said Laura Cyrus, the industry as an insurTruckers Against Trafficking operations ance company, we have director. “But of course, the two most Shertzer many different avenues in obvious signs are if a minor is selling which we can get (TAT’s) message in front commercial sex or there is any sign of of more people to understand the imporpimp control.” tance of being aware of what’s going on To learn more or report possible huout there,” Shertzer said. man trafficking, call the National Human Cyrus said she hopes that when safety Trafficking Hotline, 1-888-373-7888. directors of trucking companies receive the

DISPATCHES New partner named – Wooden McLaughlin has announced that Carmel resident John Babione was named a partner in January. Babione’s practice focuses on product Babione liability litigation, including asbestos litigation, as well as defense of businesses in a wide range of other types of claims.

Entrepreneurship series – Carmel Clay Public Library will host Selecting Your Busi-

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CSO to feature ‘Love Letter’ to violinist

By Zach Dunkin • zach.dunkin@youarecurrent.com One might describe their romantic connection as “love at first note.”

“It kind of was,” violinist Tessa Lark said of her MUSIC relationship with composer-musician Michael Thurber. “I mean, I had met him before as alumni of NPR’s ‘From the Top,’ and we had mutual close friends for years and knew about each other’s works. We don’t really believe in love at

first sight, but when we sat beside each other at a board meeting, we liked what each other said.”

They soon fell in love.

Attendees at Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s Feb. 10 concert at The Palladium will hear and feel just how much in love these two music-types are. Lark will join the CSO in the world premiere of a composition called “Love Letter,” composed by, yes, boyfriend Thurber.

“I was so impressed with Michael’s writing that I asked him to write a concerto for me,” said Lark, the silver medalist in the ninth Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis in 2014. “There was a lot of back-and-forth during the writing process. We wanted something with a lot of my different styles in it and written in kind of ‘letter movements.’”

“Love Letter” consists of four movements and embodies Thurber’s admiration for Lark as both a musician and human being.

“Each movement is a tone poem that depicts different sides of Tessa’s personality and musicianship,” said Thurber, a double bassist who occasionally plays with Lark as a duet, playing a blend of bluegrass, jazz and classical.

“I didn’t know until the end that it was called ‘Love Letter,’” said Lark, a native of Richmond, Ky. “When it was finished he slipped the score under my door and with the words ‘I love you.’ It was an unbelievable gift, and it means everything to me to be able to play it.”

Although Lark has played two movements of the piece in public, this will be the official world premiere. Thurber, a native of Ogden Dunes in Northern Indiana, will not only be in attendance for his girlfriend’s performance, but will work with the CSO during rehearsals since the piece is so new “Michael has never heard it with a full orchestra, so he’s excited about it,” Lark said. “I think everyone will love it. And if the crowd claps really loud for it, there may be a special guest appearance. Hint, hint.”

Continuing the love theme in recognition of Valentine’s Day Feb. 14, the CSO also will perform familiar melodies of Gershwin and Bernstein, such as the Gershwin Brothers’ hit “Girl Crazy,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me” and “I Got Rhythm,” and Bernstein’s “Three Dance Episodes” from “On the Town.” Following intermission, the CSO will perform Charles Ives’ “Variations on America,” and Howard Hanson’s “Symphony No. 2 in D-flat Major, Op. 30 Romantic.”

When: Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m.

Where: The Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel More: carmelsymphony.org.

Art patrons support Magic Thread Cabaret editorial@youarecurrent.com The Magic Thread Cabaret recently received a $10,000 donation from art patrons Marianne Glick and her husband Mike Woods. The Magic Thread Cabaret recently announced it has been a resident company of The Cat Theatre in Carmel.

The sponsorship will assist Klein & Alvarez Productions LLC with its mission to bring talented artists to the 120-seat venue at 254 Veterans Way. Glick said she and Woods, CEO and owner of M.S. Woods Real Estate, love cabaret as an art form.

“The artist chooses particular songs to tell a story that’s personal to them,” Glick stated in a news release. “So, you get to know the artist in a deeper way and enjoy great music at the same time. One of the things that we like about the Magic Thread Cabaret is the focus on Indiana performers.

Supporting local artists is important to us.”

Glick, who is an artist, is the retired president and founder of Glick Training Associates.

Carmel — The Dance Discovery Class on Swing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at The Palladium. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Zionsville — Zionsville United Methodist Church, 9644 Whitestown Rd., will host a winter carnival from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 10.

For more, visit zumc.org/wintercarnival.

Westfield — Main Street Productions, 1836 Ind. 32 West, will perform “33 Variations” at various dates and times throughout February. Tickets are $14. For dates and times, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

Noblesville — Logan Street Sanctuary will host “The Vagina Monologues” at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 8 through 10. For more, loganstreetsanctuary.org.

Fishers — Pure Eatery, 8235 E 116th St., will host a Pine2Posh pallet painting event from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 8. Tickets are $45 with the $30 off code on pine2posh.com

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Where’s Amy? Amy Pauszek is a photographer, film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@youarecurrent.com.

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Where’s Amy stopped by opening night Jan. 26 to see Carmel Community Players’ “Other Desert Cities,” a dark comedy with a surprising twist at the end. The show has a talented cast of local actors and is directed by Jim LaMonte. It’s a play that deals with serious, complex family relationships but also is a load of laughs. The cast is outstanding, and if you have not been to the CCP, get there for a show. It’s one of my favorite theaters, tucked away at Clay Terrace in Carmel. Hats off to the entire cast and crew. “Other Desert Cities” runs until Feb. 11. Don’t miss it. For more, visit carmelplayers.org From left, Nan and Brad Morris (Carmel) with Eileen and Rick Wright (Carmel) attended CCP’s “Other Desert Cities.”

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“The Love: Gershwin, Bernstein and a Love Letter,” The Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

7:30 p.m., Feb. 10

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, love is in the air for the Carmel Symphony Orchestra with some familiar melodies from Bernstein and Gershwin along with a world premiere of “Love Letter,” a concerto written for violin just for guest violinist Tessa Lark.

Cost: $5-$65.

More: carmelsymphony.org

From left: Lanene Charters as Rosie, Amy Bodnar as Donna Sheridan and Jalynn Steele as Tanya from “Mamma Mia!” cast.

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“Mama Mia!,” Beef & Boards 8 p.m. Feb. 6, 1 p.m. Feb. 7, 8 p.m. Feb. 8-10, 1:30 p.m.

Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis Feb. 11 and 8 p.m. Feb. 13 (continues through April 8).

Nominated for five Tony Awards, the musical weaves an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship as ABBA’s greatest hits tell the hilarious story of a bride’s search for her birth father on a Greek island paradise.

Cost: $44-$69 (includes buffet dinner). More: beefandboards.com, 317-872-9664.

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“Other Desert Cities,” Carmel Community Playhouse, Carmel

Spanning the international disasters of war, the bitter feuds of American politics and the intricate and equally bitter dynamics of one family’s love and grief, Jon Robin Baitz’s “Other Desert Cities” is a scintillating and sharply observed dark comedy, with themes of depression, addiction, family and memory.

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“Sense and Sensibility,” The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel.

7 p.m. Feb. 8-10 and 2 p.m. Feb. 11 (continues through Feb. 17).

Civic Theatre presents a playful, new adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel that follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable.

Cost: $24.50-$40.50.

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7:30 p.m. Feb. 9-10 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 11.

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“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” The Studio Theater, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel.

7:30 p.m. Feb. 7-10 and 2 p.m. Feb.11

An eclectic group of mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime, and then, one by one, candidly disclose hilarious and touching stories about their home lives.

Cost: $20-$45.

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“SIMCHA,” Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre Academy, Carmel

7 p.m. Feb. 10 and 3 p.m. Feb.11 (continues through Feb. 18).

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s annual fundraiser offers a variety of Yiddish and Klezmer music with vignettes showcasing dance and costume from Jewish culture and heritage.

Cost: $35 (includes refreshments).

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Commentary by Mark Johnson Where to go: Arni’s Restaurant Where it is: 4705 East 96th St., Indianapolis When it’s open: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Mark’s take: Pizza, pizza and more pizza, that’s the main draw of Arni’s Restaurant.

However, there’s much more to the menu.

Pasta dishes, sandwiches, appetizers and salads fill out the many offerings. You’ll also find a casual atmosphere that offers something for everyone.

What to get: Arni’s is a longstanding tradition for my wife and me. Although we’ve sampled many of the items on the menu, we always come back to the pizza. For us, a large with sausage, pepperoni and extra

Arni’s Restaurant features pizza. (Submitted photo)

cheese goes a long way.

What’s the cost: Entrees run $10.99 to $21.99.

Carry Out: Available Online Ordering: Available Reservations: Accepted Want to know more?: Call 317-571-0077 or visit meetyouatarnis.com.

Behind bars: Grapefruit Basil Tini Get it at The Local Eatery and Pub, Westfield Ingredients: 1.5 oz. vodka, .5 oz. triple sec, .5 oz. simple syrup, 3 oz. grapefruit juice, 3 or 4 basil leaves Directions: Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass.

Spalding featured at Art on Main

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Rita Spalding is delighted to be one of February’s guest artists at Art on Main Gallery & Gifts.

ART “Carmel is a thriving area. I’ve got a lot of clients there,” said Spalding, who lives in the Irvington area of Indianapolis. “They are close by so they can come in see the new stuff. It’s going to be mostly florals to tie into Valentine’s Day. There will Spalding be softer colors.”

The exhibit is titled “Nuances: Paintings

by Rita Spalding.” Kim Greene, one of Art on Main’s co-owners, has taken private lessons from Spalding.

Spalding will be part of the opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 9 at Art on Main, 111 W. Main St. The Carmel Art Walk is set from 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 10.

“I show my work in Europe and all over the country,” Spalding said. “I travel quite a bit with painting, so that reflects my paintings.”

Spalding will hold a demonstration and art discussion from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 13 at

Spalding specializes in still life paintings as well as pet and people portraits. (Submitted photo)

Art on Main.

“It will be an educational sort of thing about what makes a good painting,” Spalding said.

Spalding will return to Art on Main from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 20 for an art workshop for a limited number of seven participants.

Spalding, a full-time artist since 2009, has had a studio at the Stutz Art Gallery for 12 years in Indianapolis.

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play until he prepared for the role.

“It’s a prequel that not as many people are familiar with, so it’s exciting we get to Carmel High School junior Ayden Stewart do it,” Bembenek said. seems destined to play this role.

The show is not a musiStewart THEATER was familiar cal, but there are songs in it. with “Peter Bembenek and Stewand the Starcatcher” since art are in Ambassadors, he had done monologues the mixed show choir. from the play for auditions Junior Morgan Goodrich for other shows. plays Molly, who is the That no doubt helped Bembenek Goodrich Starcatcher.

Stewart land the title role “This is such a fun role,” Goodrich in the CHS play, which is set for 7 said. “I love being with the entire p.m. Feb. 8, 9 and 10. There is a 2 cast. My favorite is the scenes with p.m. show Feb. 10. The play is a prethe Lost Boys. They are so funny.” quel to “Peter Pan.” Goodrich is in Accents, the all“I really like that it’s a very iconic female show choir. character. Everyone has heard of “When I looked into the script, I Peter Pan,” Stewart said. “So, it’s Stewart fell in love with it,” Goodrich said. cool to take my perspective of it “‘Peter Pan’ is my favorite children’s story and put a spin on it.”

Senior Eric Bembenek plays Black Stache. over all. I think this show is so magical. It’s not your average ‘Peter Pan.’ It’s has the “It’s a really comedic role, and it’s big,” magic elements of the children’s story but Bembenek said. “I’ve always liked pirates, so it’s like a dream come true to actually be has funny elements to it.”

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Where’s Amy sees Art Garfunkel Above, from left, Jim and Mary Ann Meyer (Carmel) with Karen and Tom Poyser (Carmel). Left, Art Garfunkel on stage at The Palladium. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

Where’s Amy attended Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Art Garfunkel’s performance at The Palladium Jan. 25.

Known for his iconic work with Paul Simon, Garfunkel charmed the sold-out crowd with combinations of hit songs and excerpts from his 2017 memoir, “What Is It All but Luminous (Notes from an Underground Man).”

Gallery features local artist

By Desiree Williams editorial@youarecurrent.com Michael Janosky has been an artist for as long as he can remember. After reading articles about art, watching art ART documentaries and drawing as a child, he found his passion for oil painting in high school.

Now, Janosky primarily paints landscapes in his studio at Nickel Plate Arts in Noblesville.

“I really enjoy looking Janosky for changes in the landscape through the seasons, and also at different times of day and under different skies and different types of clouds in the sky,” he said.

Janosky’s work will be on display with that of Kathryn Houghton in an exhibit at the Hoosier Salon Carmel Gallery, 22 N. Range Line Rd. The exhibit, “Near and Afar: A Matter of Perspective,” will begin at 5 p.m.

Feb. 10 with an opening reception and will run through February.

Janosky said his paintings show subjects from a distance while Houghton’s fo-

The “Near and Afar: A Matter of Perspective” exhibit will open Feb. 10. (Submitted photo)

cus more on close-ups, which inspired the theme of the show.

“I’m really excited to have this opportunity,” he said. “This will be the biggest exhibit I’ve been part of in my career at this point, so it’s an exciting opportunity.”

Janosky is creating two large-scale paintings for the exhibit and showcasing more than 20 other pieces, all of which will be for sale. Many of his paintings feature beaches, dunes and lighthouses inspired by his hometown of Michigan City with its views of Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

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The Indiana Design Center will present two celebrity guests during the 2018 LUXE Design Showcase, set for SHOWCASE Feb. 9 and 10.

Designer Barry Lantz will kick off the weekend from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at “Setting the Table for Good Design.” He will share how his creative pursuits began in small-town Indiana and led to licensing Lantz partnerships with design industry manufacturers and a business partnership with his daughter, Amanda Lantz.

The event is a ticketed cocktail party to unveil tabletop displays by top Hoosier designers. A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation, a philanthropic arm of the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. IBCF students’ artwork will be on display and

Designs by Barry Lantz. (Submitted photo)

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Advance tickets are required. Cost is $60 per person and $100 per couple.

The “LUXE Design Showcase Featuring Celebrity Designer Thom Filicia” will be from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 10. The free event is open to the public and will showcase the latest in luxury design through seminars, new product introductions and more. Celebrity designer, author and TV personality Thom Filicia will discuss design at 11:30 a.m.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Carmel, Indiana Department Board of Public Works and Safety One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project: 16-ENG-108 – Roundabout Improvements City Center Drive and 3rd Avenue SW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the above described “Project” at the office of the Clerk Treasurer, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (City Hall) until 9:45 EST and in the Council Chambers at the same address between the hours of 9:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. EST on or before February 21st, 2018, and commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers of City Hall. No late bids will be accepted.

All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided with the plans and specifications, which will include the non-collusion affidavit as required by the State of Indiana. The bid envelope must be sealed and have the words “BID – 16-ENG-108 – Roundabout Improvements City Center Drive and 3rd Avenue SW” A bid bond or certified check in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid must be submitted with each bid. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will also be required of the successful bidder. It is intended that actual construction of all work divisions shall be started as soon as practicable, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a construction contract, furnish a performance bond, and begin work without delay in the event the award is made to him.

The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: The existing signalized intersection will be reconstructed to a multilane roundabout. The project construction will include reconstructing the median and outside curb lines for a multi-lane roundabout. The asphalt pavement will be milled and reconstructed as needed for the roundabout intersection. Additionally the pedestrian facilities adjacent to the vehicular travel lanes will be altered to improve pedestrian safety and mobility. The existing storm water system will be reconstructed as needed for the intersection improvements. Additional lighting will be installed for the roundabout intersection. The private drives located within the limits of the intersection reconstruction will be replaced.

Streetscape improvements along 3rd Ave. SW and around the roundabout will be constructed. Access to properties within the project limits will be maintained during construction.

Contract Documents for the Project have been assembled into one bound project manual, which together with drawings, may be examined at the following locations: City of Carmel Department of Engineering - 1st Floor One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 571-2441 Copies of such drawings and project manuals must be obtained from Reprographix (Reprographix.com). Payments and costs of Contract Documents are non-refundable.

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A pre-bid conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on February 14th, 2018 & 10:00 AM EST in the Caucus Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall (One Civic Square). All prospective bidders are invited to attend the pre-bid conference. The pre-bid conference is not mandatory.

For special accommodations needed by handicapped individuals planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting, please call or notify the city of Carmel, Engineer’s Office, at (317) 571-2441 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.

No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals.

The Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than thirty (30) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period. The City of Carmel reserves the right to reject and/ or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-18-2 Christine S. Pauley Clerk-Treasurer

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South Africa’s true False Bay Commentary by Don Knebel Whatever is your current image of South Africa, it will be changed by a visit to False Bay, ironically the largest true bay in the nation and one of the largest in the world.

In the 17th century, Portuguese ships returnTRAVEL ing home from the East Indies stopped for supplies in Cape Town, located on Table Bay on the western side of the Cape Peninsula at the southern tip of Africa. The returning ships often mistook a rocky cape to the east of the Cape Peninsula as the point to turn north and found themselves in a gently curving bay almost 20 miles wide. They named the mistaken cape the “False Cape,” and the bay dividing the capes became the “False Bay” by association.

Today, the sandy northwest shore of False Bay, approximately 30 miles across the Cape Peninsula from the center of Cape Town, is lined with charming villages, each with its own unique character. Simon’s Town is home both to the South African navy and a rare colony of African penguins that swim along with the tourists. Seal Island, a short boat ride from Simon’s Town, is home to more than 70,000 cape fur seals. Fish Hoek is known for its unique shops and whale-watching opportunities. Kalk Bay remains a quaint fishing village, with an active harbor. Muizenberg is famous

False Bay at Muizenberg, South Africa. (Photo by Don Knebel)

for its waves, providing some of the best surfing opportunities in the world for beginners. On their way to or from Cape Town, visitors to False Bay often stop in Stellenbosch, a Dutch town founded in 1679 and renowned for its worldclass wineries at the foot of Stellenbosch Mountain.

A visit to Cape Town, a beautiful and sophisticated city, should be on everyone’s bucket list. A visit there is not complete without at least a day trip to False Bay. Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@ currentzionsville.com.

How to properly get lit Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt I’m a lamp guy. I love lamps. They serve a functional purpose and provide beauty in a room.

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The super-short answer is both lit and lighted are corNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. 17120001 SU Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals, at a meeting on Monday, the 26th day of February, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in The Palladium at The Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold the continuation of a Public Hearing upon an application for a Special Use in the Carmel Zoning Ordinance to allow for the construction of a place of worship on the northwest corner of the intersection of West 141st Street and Shelborne Road at 14120 Shelborne Road (approximate address).

The application is identified as Docket No. 17120001 SU. The real estate affected by said application is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of West 141st Street and Shelborne Road.

The application and supplementary documentation may be viewed at the City of Carmel Department of Community Services, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana, 46032. 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 abovementioned time and place, or may file written comments with the Department of Community Services prior to the hearing. The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

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rect past tense forms of light. Technically, lit is considered an irregular verb because you have to change the spelling of light to make it past tense, whereas lighted is regular because you simply add -ed. Although through the years lit has gained popularity in common usage, there are some distinct ways each word usually gets used.

Lit is usually used as the simple, past tense verb of light.

It means to illuminate or set on fire. The cake’s lit candles inadvertently set aunt Helen’s hair on fire. Or this: The fireflies’ pleasantly blinking butt muscles lit the dark forest.

Lighted can either be used as an adjective or a past tense verb. When lighted is used as an adjective, it means something like relating to being illuminated: The brightly lighted living room shone brilliantly thanks to dad’s new leg lamp. Or this: The glow of my lighted torch allowed us to see in the secret cave.

As a past tense verb, lighted should be used as the past participle of light. As a reminder, a past participle verb usually requires an auxiliary word in front of it, like had or have: We had already lighted our glow sticks by the time the dance party got into full swing.

Although technically lit and lighted are interchangeable (and therefore correct), in popular usage, lit is more commonly used in the simple past tense while lighted is more commonly used as a past participle verb.

Curtis Honeycutt is a freelance humor writer. Have a grammar question? Connect with him on Twitter @curtishoneycutt or at curtishoneycutt.com.

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It was a heart attack.”

– dave r.

He had just turned 49. He had just been to the gym. He had no idea he was about to have a heart attack. But within 25 minutes of entering the ER at Community Hospital South, Dave had a stent in place and disaster was averted. All because he knew the warning signs and took quick action. Now he encourages everyone to get an annual health screening. Like the ones Community Health Network holds at the elementary school where Dave is principal. Living proof you’re never too old to learn. Exceptional care. Simply delivered.

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