February 10, 2015

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Racial profiling talk – A racial profiling discussion will be held at 7 p.m. Mar. 3 at Heartland Unitarian Universalist Church, 9870 N. Michigan Rd. Local teacher and writer Franklin Oliver will share a piece he wrote about being the black father of a white son. We’ll also view a TED talk titled “How Racial Profiling Hurts Everyone, Including the Police.” For more information, visit www.heartlanduuchurch.org.

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Suspects found guilty in Dove Spa prostitution trial in Carmel

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com With a trial now over, everything is wrapping up for the prostitution case involving the former Dove Spa massage parlor in Carmel.

The Range Line Road business had crime been accused of operating as a front for prostitution and several people were arrested in May 2013.

Major Aaron Dietz, commander of the Hamilton/ Boone County Drug Task Force, told Current that this case was unique because they found evidence against the employers running the operation as well.

“Often the owners are somewhat insulated from the people committing the prostitution,” he said. “Those are ultimately the people who were responsible.”

Dietz said the women who work as prostitutes are often in many cases forced into that life and could be seen as “captive” in their situation.

“They are somewhat victims, some people would argue that,” he said. “None of these women were trafficked, but we looked at it at as: ‘What kind of life is this?’”

Last month, the jury trial concluded for Jinna Luan, 54, who was charged with promoting prostitution, which is a Class C felony. She was found guilty and sentencing has been scheduled for March.

Lu Wang, 52, who was also charged with promoting prostitution, reached a plea agreement and was

sentenced to two years. Four days of jail credit were applied and 726 days were suspended. He was given one-year probation.

Three women, Yajie Liu, 56, Min Yu, 45, and Hui Xiao, 44, all had their prostitution charges dropped by entering a diversion program. Another woman, Toby Hou, 24, who faces prostitution charges, has asked for a jury trial and that’s been set for Feb. 24.

The original arrests occurred on May 1, 2013 after a long investigation. According to past news reports, two cars and $250,000, including $210,000 in cash, were seized during the search and investigation.

Dietz said the news coverage of these charges should deter others from engaging in such activity.

“This should serve as some kind of notice to others who consider this,” he said.

Dietz advises anyone who suspects any suspicious behavior at a local massage parlor to call the police and report it. Some signs include an all-male clientele with all female masseuses, massages that last an usually short amount of time, such as 15 to 20 minutes, lots of customers traveling from out of the area, unusual operating hours and cash-only transactions.

From the archives To read more about the history of this case, visit currentincarmel.com • One Carmel man and five women facing prostitution charges | http://currentincarmel. com/?p=10050

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John Accetturo filed his candidacy Feb. 6 for Carmel City Council in the Northeast District. He was a member of the Carmel City Council from 2008-2011, and a Acceturro former mayoral candidate. Accetturo is a veteran and he is a certified government financial manager with more than 30 years experience in managerial and executive positions in accounting and financial management. For more on the elections, visit currentincarmel.com.

Redmond Columnist Mike Redmond read the other day that the typical user checks his or her smart phone 150 times a day and he thinks that number seems low. Of course, he bases this on his experience as a college professor whose students have been known to check their smart phones as many as 150 times per class session.

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Lions Club meetings – Everyone is invited to the Carmel Lions Club upcoming meetings.

Meetings are held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the clubhouse, 141 E. Main St. Regular meeting dates are: Feb. 10 and 24; March 10 and 24; April 7 and 21. For more information, visit www.CarmelLions.org.

Kiwanis meetings – Carmel Golden K Kiwanis club meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the American Legion Post, 852 W. Main St. Upcoming topics include: Feb. 12 - Trent Cowles, Kiwanis International Convention Chairman; Feb. 19 Scott Fadness, Fishers Mayor; Feb. 26 - John Ditslear, Noblesville Mayor. Visitors are welcome to attend. For more information, call Don Moehn at 873-1956.

New foundation director – The Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation welcomed Elizabeth Hamilton, after Ruth Nisenthal’s retirement as its new director, effective Jan. 23. She will be responsible for managing Hamilton and cultivating a long-term fundraising program to benefit the Carmel Clay Public Library.

Miniature art competition – The Museum of Miniature Houses will host the 10th annual Monumental Competition. Students were challenged to create art no bigger than one inch, to illustrate the theme Clichés. The opening reception for the exhibit is 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. Feb. 27. The exhibit will run through the weekend. For more information call 575-9466.

Free snowman kits – Clay Terrace is offering free snowman kits to shoppers until the end of February. The kits, which include a hat, scarf, buttons and a felt carrot nose, are available for pick up at Guest Services, located on Clay Terrace Boulevard across from Prime 47.

Parents Night Out – Performer’s Edge Studios will host Parents Night Out from 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Feb. 14 for kids ages 3 to 12. Cost is $20 for one child, $30 for two and $40 for three. Cost includes pizza, crafts, movies and other surprises.

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Book sale – St. Mark’s will hold its annual book sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 27 through March 1.

Donations of gently used materials will be accepted at the church, located at 126th Street and Gray Road from Feb. 15 through 25. For more information, visit www.stmarkscarmel.org/library.

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minutes with Madonna Brindle

By David Nance Meet Madonna Brindle, Carmel resident.

How long have you lived in Carmel?

“I’ve lived here for 18 years.”

What do you like about living here in Carmel?

“I love the family-friendly community. My neighbors are like family where I live, and everyone really looks out for each other.”

What is your favorite restaurant here in town?

“As a lot of people would probably agree, one of the best is Bub’s Burgers.”

Do you have any special interests or hobbies?

“My largest interest is the special needs kids’ ministry at College Park Church. The program

is unique in that we teach the children about God, lead them in songs, crafts and other activities, and give them interaction with Brindle other kids. This allows their parents to attend worship service and feel comfortable in the knowledge that their kids are being taken care while they’re worshiping.

I’ve been involved in this ministry for 4 years.”

What led you to join this ministry?

“I worked as a licensed practical nurse at St. Vincent for 24 years before discovering this ministry, and I felt strongly called to it.”

Five Minutes With is a recurring feature of Current in Carmel.

If you or someone you know would like to be featured, please e-mail david@youarecurrent.com.

Dispatches Children’s art gallery – Throughout February, the World’s Smallest Children’s Art Gallery will feature student art from all three of the Carmel-Clay Middle Schools, Carmel High School and from the Carmel “sister cities” of Kawachinagano, Japan and Xiangyang, China. The gallery is open every Fri. through Sun. from 2 to 4 p.m.

Stewards of Children – Parents and adults who work with children can learn how to prevent child sexual abuse by registering for Stewards of Children.

This program teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Chaucie’s Place is offering this program from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 19 at Christ United Methodist Church, 318 N. Union St., Westfield.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. For more information visit www.chauciesplace.org

Chamber events – The monthly luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Ritz Charles.

A legislative breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Feb. 13 at the Mansion at Oak Hill. Reservations are required for these events and can be made at www. carmelchamber.com or 846-1049.

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Milestone anniversary From left: Jerry and Jane Barr, U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN5) and former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft. (Photos by Robert Herrington) Advocates for Children & Families celebrated its fifth anniversary with two very special guests on Jan. 29 at Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

The fundraiser dinner included U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN5) serving as the event emcee and former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft as the keynote speaker. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the ongoing intervention and prevention programming provided by AFCF and The Cherish Center, which serves as an advocate for children and families who have been impacted by intimate abuse or neglect.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard talks with guests prior to the fundraiser dinner.

Wendy Rayburn, executive director of Advocates for Children & Families and The Cherish Center, welcomes the crowd to the fifth anniversary fundraiser dinner.

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Penned with love

Love letters from Carmel residents on display beginning Feb. 14

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By Dan McFeely • news@currentincarmel.com In a love letter from Maria Mendenhall to Carmel native William Kinzer in 1862, Mendenhall wrote: “I just want BACK IN THE DAY thee to brighten up & come over to our school the last day & see me blush, & stammer & yes I want to see thee there looking just thy prettiest.”

History tells us that certain human experiences transcend time – including love and the art of putting pen to paper to express terms of endearment to a loved one.

In that spirit of love and in conjunction with Valentine’s Day and the IU Health North Gallery Walk in the Carmel Arts & Design District, the Carmel Clay Historical Society has opened an exhibit called “The Art of the Love Letter.”

Kicking off with a sweet opening night party from 6-9 p.m., Feb. 14 at The Depot on the Monon, the exhibit will feature more than a dozen beautifully written love letters from the collection of personal artifacts of one of Carmel’s pioneers, William Kinzer.

Kinzer grew up in a cabin on Main Street, just east of Keystone Avenue. Most of the letters were written around 1859 and the early 1860s and they offer lovers – and lovers of history – some insight into the ways we expressed our affections in another era.

“There is something special about handwriting; a hand-written letter says more than the just the words on the paper,” said Whitney Dennis, executive director of the Carmel Clay Historical Society. “The slant of the letters, the pressure of the pen, the size of each character … handwriting inserts a personal element that cannot

Letters between Maria Mendenhall and Carmel pioneer William Kinzer. “The Art of the Love Letter” exhibit will be displayed at The Depot on the Monon from Feb. 14 to mid-summer. (Submitted photo)

be separated from the message on the paper.”

The exhibit, Dennis adds, “relishes in the aesthetic quality of hand-written letters, made even more beautiful by their sentimental content, and celebrates the irreplaceable love letter that, while fading in practice, still touches us in a very real way, just as it did nearly 200 years ago, right here in Carmel.”

“The Art of the Love Letter” exhibit will be displayed at The Depot on the Monon from Feb. 14 to mid-summer.

Admission is free.

“I suppose all will admit that it is time for me to marry if I ever do. But I won’t beg at any one to marry me, I have urged you further than I thought I would, I tell you I was some disappointed.” - William Kinzer wrote to Maria Mendenhall in 1862. The two were married a year later, in 1863.

Two recognized for tech smarts news@currentincarmel.com In an effort to encourage young women to pursue careers in technology, the National Center for achievement Women & Information Technology Indiana Affiliate recognized Joy Huang and Gayatri Balasubramanian of Carmel High School for their accomplishments in computing Balasubramanian and technology.

A special awards banquet was held last week to recognize their ingenuity in technology, in the Auditorium of OneAmerica, downtown Indianapolis. The women are winners of the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing, which recognizes high school women for their computing-related

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Campbell boasts a diverse group of supporters

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

When Laura Campbell announced she was running for Rick Sharp’s vacant council seat in the northwest district, some people immediately wanted to find out “which side council she was on.”

Online commenters analyzed Campbell’s comments to try to decide if she resembled city councilors who regularly back Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard’s vision or those that have been strongly critical of the mayor.

Campbell insisted that, “I do get along with everybody” and her recent campaign event seems to prove that’s true.

A diverse group of local leaders gathered to support Campbell at an event hosted on Jan 29 by local developer Steve Pittman. There was Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray and her election opponent Christine Pauley. Also in attendance was City Councilor Sue Finkam, who vocally supports Brainard, and Council President Rick Sharp who is running against Brainard.

Campbell has made a name for herself by serving as vice-chair of the Hamilton County Republican Party and being involved “behind the scenes” in several grassroots campaign. Her husband, Rick Campbell, is a judge for Superior Court 4. As of now, Campbell is running unopposed. The deadline to file was Feb. 6.

Sharp called Campbell a “solid conservative and consensus builder.”

Laura Campbell and her husband Judge Rick Campbell at a campaign event hosted by local developer Steve Pittman. (Photo by Adam Aasen)

“I think the diverse crowd you see here shows the enormous amount of respect that people have for her,” he said. “When she talked to me about running for my seat, I told her that I hope she becomes the candidate that gets elected, unopposed or not, because I can’t think of someone more ideal to fill my seat.”

Finkam said she thinks there’s been too much conflict between city councilors recently and Campbell would be a positive presence.

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“I think this turnout that underscores Laura’s experience and her ability to bridge divides and bring people together,” she said. “For that reason, I’m hoping we’ll be able to work together. I think she would be a delight to work with.”

Cordray said she’s worked with Campbell on campaigns she predicts that she will be a strong fiscal conservative.

“I think we need a better balance on the council,” she said. “Liberals are fine, but we need some conservatives on the council and she helps provide the conservative balance.”

When asked about several divisive issues, such as the level of Carmel’s debt, Campbell said she likes to look at both sides of the argument.

She said she loves the quality of life in the city and believes in Brainard’s vision, but she’s concerned about the level of debt accrued in achieving that vision.

“I haven’t always agreed with every project that Carmel has approved, but I do want these projects to all be successful,” she said.

After Campbell gave her speech, Pittman told her that he thought she would be objective and rational.

“You come across as someone who is very open minded, you want all the facts,” he said.

“You are very independent. You really act like a judge should act, looking at the facts. I know you’ll at some point be making decisions that will make one group mad, but I know it won’t bother you, you’ll make whatever decision is best.”

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regard to fixing roads.

Griffin said he feels the annexation has been positive.

Keith L. Griffin, a securities attorney who lives “I don’t like it when our councilors are suing the in the Village of West Clay, has filed his paperwork city,” he said. “I don’t like the strife. As a world class to run against incumbent Carol Schleif for city, we should be above that. I haven’t a seat on the Carmel City council Council. had any problems with the roads or the annexation.”

Griffin, 41, said he wants Griffin was born in Elkhart and grew up to represent the Southwest District bein South Bend. He attended Indiana Unicause he said there’s too much animosity versity in Bloomington for his undergrad on the council right now and he wants to and law school. Griffin and his wife, Nicki, be part of heading it in a new direction. have four children. He spends his spare “I just really think it’s the time for new Griffin time as a youth soccer coach. perspectives and new views on the counHe previously worked for the Indiana Secretary of cil,” he said.

State’s Office as an enforcement attorney with the His opponent, Schleif, has often voted against securities division before joining a private firm and some of the legislation supported by Carmel Mayor then opening his own firm. Griffin deals with issues Jim Brainard. As a result, Griffin knows that anyone such as investment fraud, mismanagement, breach who runs against Schleif will be seen as the “proof duty and other forms of misconduct. He said his Brainard candidate” but we wanted to stress that background in law and the financial industry will be he decided on his own to run and nobody asked an asset in dealing with the city’s financial issues. him. He said he might disagree with Brainard on “Am I an expert in finance? Am I Warren Buffet? some issues but he’ll do it in a different way than No,” he said. “But I do live in a world of numbers Schleif. and I do have a familiarity and I do think I can add a “I’m obviously more pro-Brainard than she is, but different perspective that is lacking on the council.”

I’m not going to be a rubber stamp,” he said.

Griffin said he wants to study the city’s use of One big difference between Schleif and Griffin is tax increment financing, but so far he feels that the annexation of Southwest Clay. While the proBrainard’s plan for the city has paid off financially. cess is mostly over, Schleif has been involved in a “I think it’s good that people are paying attention lawsuit because many feel that the city of Carmel to the debt, but I don’t think it’s problematic,” he didn’t hold up its end of the bargain when agreesaid. “I think it’s been handled carefully and wisely.” ing on the annex of this part of town, mostly with

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Vehicle pursuit ends in crash news@currentincarmel.com On 6:30 p.m., Feb. 2 Carmel Police observed two black male suspects breaking into cars in the Granite City crime parking lot at 150 West 96th Street. The suspects left the parking lot driving a gold Ford Taurus.

The vehicle traveled westbound on 96th Street toward Springmill Road.

Carmel Police attempted to stop the Ford Taurus southbound Springmill Road, just south of 96th Street. The driver, later identified as Johnny Lee Woodrupp, was is 28 years old from Indianapolis, and passenger Joseph Lamont Gant, who is 31 years old from Indianapolis, led police on a vehicle chase while southbound Springmill Road into Indianapolis.

While fleeing from officers, Woodrupp continued to travel south on Springmill Road. Woodrupp crashed his vehicle near the intersection of 72nd Street and Springmill Road. Woodrupp and Gant then fled on foot from the crashed vehicle.

Woodrupp was later apprehended by an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department K9 office. Woodrupp’s bond was set at $25,000. Gant’s bond was set at $5,000.

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City Council Recap

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The Carmel city council voted to approve the CRC’s contract to fix the reflecting pool.

What it means: The council previously voted down a proposal to take more than $600,000 from the city’s rainy day fund to fix the damaged concrete.

Councilors said it was because the Carmel Redevelopment Commission could use its own money to pay for repairs to the memorial. After settling a lawsuit, the CRC decided to use its money to approve $460,500 with the Smock Fansler Corporation. The council immediately approved the contract unanimously without any concern.

What’s next: CRC Director Corrie Meyer said work could start soon. She said winter is a great time to start because the pool is already drained and ready for repairs.

A bill that would change agenda posting dates failed to pass with a 3-4 vote.

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County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt spoke about the need for the project and how the money is meant to show a pledge of support, which some other cities in Hamilton County have done. The council sent the proposal to committee because councilors would like to see more concrete details to help determine any ongoing operational costs to expect year to year.

What’s next: The bill was sent to the Finance, Rules and Administration Committee which meets on Feb. 19.

The council dealt with new contracts with police and firefighters unions.

What it means: A new contract with the Carmel Fraternal Order of Police (Lodge 185) was adopted without much discussion, but the Carmel Professional Firefighters Association (Local 4444) saw their new contract sent to committee because some councilors had questions about funding some new changes, such as tuition reimbursement.

What’s next: The finance committee meets on Feb. 19, but a special meeting might be scheduled to discuss the contract since the agenda is already looking quite busy.

What it means: Several bills remain in committee and will be voted on at later meetings. In the finance committee, there’s a bill to approve $698,050 for arts funding and a bill to make sure various local boards, such as the Carmel Historic Preservation Commission, give regular presentations to the city council. In the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee, there’s a proposal for a multimillion-dollar transformation of the city’s Midtown area by Justin Moffett’s Old Town Design Group.

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By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com A state agency has cut more than $6 million from the city of Carmel’s 2015 budget and while Mayor Jim Brainard said government he thinks these cuts are temporary, some members of the Carmel City Council are concerned enough to hold off on approving new spending.

At the Feb. 2 council meeting, several bills were discussed that dealt with funding for various groups. There are the annual arts grants given out by the city to local organizations. It’s time to renew the labor contract with the Brainard firefighters’ union. And the county is asking for $40,000 initial pledge for a new public safety training center.

While no city councilor presented any strong objection to funding these projects, a group of four councilors say they want more time to examine the city’s financial situation. The state’s Dept. of Local Government Finance reduced Carmel’s budget from $78,325,108 for the city’s general fund to $71,637,690. The DLGF has the authority to approve city budgets to make sure they don’t exceed revenue projections, but often Carmel and the state disagree on how much money will be raised.

Brainard said DLGF has been very conserva-

tive so there’s no need to think there won’t be enough money to fund these upcoming obligations. He believes revenue will be more than DLGF projects which means there will be plenty of funds available.

“This has happened every year for at least a decade,” he said. “This is simply the way the Department of Local Government Finance does business.”

In addition, Brainard said the city often over-budgets to plan for these cuts and to protect the city’s tax levy. One major place where the city double-budgets is bond payments, but City Councilor Luci Snyder said when you take out Seidensticker those bond payments there still is a $5 million “shortfall.”

Four city councilors who are often critical of the mayor’s spending – Snyder, Rick Sharp, Carol Schleif and Eric Seidensticker – said they want more time to make sure the budget is in order.

As a result, three bills were sent to committee instead of being voted on: • Arts funding, which is annually set at 1 percent of the general fund. Local organizations depend on these grants but some say it’s important to know the total budget before setting the amount.

• An initial $40,000 investment for the Hamilton County Public Safety Center. Sharp and

Seidensticker both spoke and said they had no problem with the $40,000, but they wanted more specifics because this money essentially amounts to a commitment to the project and they want to learn more about the ongoing operational expenses that could occur. Brainard agrees.

• Firefighters’ union contract for 2015 and 2016.

Some councilors noted changes from the last contract, including cost of living jumping from 2 percent to 3 percent in 2016, specialty pay for certain employees and college tuition reimbursement for firefighters.

Questions were raised about all of these costs and whether it was all properly budgeted for in the 2015 budget before or after the cuts.

Tuition reimbursement was a concern for some councilors because the city has never set up a fund for this. Brainard responded that it’s all accounted for.

“The contracts are fully funded as presented to the council,” Brainard said. “It’s not a matter of matter of cutting. I think the confusion was which line items the items were in. The personnel line items can be moved at will by the department head.”

Seidensticker raised the question about tuition reimbursement. He said it hasn’t been budgeted and it might not be in the taxpayers’ best interest to train an employee to leave for another job.

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By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard hasn’t just won his past elections, he’s won handily. We’re talking a minimum of election 60 percent of the vote, leading some to say that the incumbent should be heavily favored as he seeks his sixth term.

But now City Council PresiBrainard dent Rick Sharp has thrown his hat in the ring.

He raised $94,064 in 2014 before even filing his candidacy. He has name recognition as a six-time president of the council. This is leading some to wonder: Will Sharp be the toughest competitor that Brainard has faced in an election? Or will the mayor cruise to victory yet again?

“Do I think this is the biggest challenge that Brainard has faced? I think it so,” said City Councilor Eric Seidensticker, a close friend of Sharp’s.

“The fundraising has been substantial which shows there are enough people out there who do want a change.”

City Councilor Luci Snyder ran against the mayor back in 2003 and Brainard won with 65 percent of the vote. She said the timing is different nowadays which makes Sharp a much tougher challenger for the incumbent. She said numerous newspaper articles about hundreds of millions in debt for the city and the Carmel Redevelopment Commission has taxpayers worried.

The conversation is different nowadays, she said.

“Any viable candidate – and Rick is viable, he has credentials – has a better chance this year because people are concerned about the debt,” she said. “People are thinking about the debt load and the spending and they hadn’t before.”

Although those who back Brainard say they’ve heard this story before. Bruce Kimball, who is running against Seidensticker for a council seat, said it’s not wise to bet against Brainard in an election.

City Councilor Ron Carter, who was first elected when Brainard took office, said he thinks vot-

ers are happy with Carmel’s growth, especially since the last election, which saw The Palladium and Carmel City Center really take shape.

“I don’t really see any reason for it to be much different this year,” he said.

“The mayor has had a solid record of accomplishment over the past four years. He has kept his message the same and I expect he’ll run the same kind of campaign that he’s run in the past and have the same Sharp kind of margin of victory.”

Sharp said he knows he can win. Although Brainard raised $227,277 in 2014, Sharp said the spending advantage won’t mean an automatic victory.

“I’ll never outspend the mayor,” he said. “But I don’t need to. I’m proud of what I’ve raised so far but I don’t think I need to raise much more. The max I’ll raise from here is another $50,000. At a $150,000, I’ll call it quits. I’m not trying to buy the seat.”

Sharp said the timing is right because he thinks Brainard’s vision has been firmly established and now it’s time for a prudent financial manager to take the reins. He said that Brainard’s policies are not sustainable and that the city is “operating on the edge” but the mayor said, “the majority of people are happy with the direction we are going.”

“We are going to campaign on our record,” Brainard said. “Carmel residents enjoy the lowest taxes of any major city in the state. An awful lot of people in Carmel are paying less in property taxes today on their homes than they were 20 years ago. That has taken a lot of tough management through several recessions. That is a record I am proud of.”

While Brainard is running for a sixth term, Sharp said if he wins he would pledge to serve two terms maximum. If Sharp doesn’t win he said he would stay involved in government in other ways.

“Change at the top of any organization is a good thing,” he said.

obituaries Violet Johnson, 76, of Carmel, died Jan. 24 at St.Vincent Carmel Hospital. She was born on April 8, 1938 to Károly and Iboly Holka in Budapest, Hungary. Violet was a follower of the Catholic faith as a devout Christian. She was an avid reader, loved socializing with friends and enjoyed going to the salon to get her hair and nails done. Violet is survived by Orr her two sons, George and Rob Cseresznyes & Deb Grillo; grandchildren, Sydnee, Zoey and Max Cseresznyes and Megan Grillo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, George Cseresznyes, in 1976; and second husband, Carl Johnson, in 2012.

Lynn Loser, died on Feb. 3. Born in 1942 to Dr. Hills and Margaret Folkins she was married to James Loser for 34 years before his death in 1998.

She was proceeded in death by son, Jason and husband James. Lynn is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Stacia) Loser; three grandsons; and Sisters Carol West and Sandy (Archie) Garcia. In lieu of flowers, Loser contributions may be made in memory of Lynn to North Central High School Boosters/Baseball Program (North Central High School, Attn: Athletic Department, 1801 East 86th St., Indianapolis.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com This is a mission that Melissa Stanton and her son Nick Stanton were born to undertake.

Melissa, an adoptee herCOVER STORY self and an adoption social worker, and her adopted son Nick have been seeking a change in Indiana adoption laws to open records for those born between 1941 and Dec. 31, 1993, a time when the records were sealed.

Adoptees can get a copy of their birth certificate when they turn 21 if they were born in 1994 or after. The records are closed for those born prior to that.

“I could not figure out the laws in this state, it’s so goofy,” said Melissa, who has lived with her family in Carmel since 2007. “I got together with some people and we just knew the laws had to change.”

A plan began in 2007 and in 2009 Melissa was part of a group that created Hoosiers for Equal Access to Records. Nick, a 15-year-old Carmel High School freshman, has helped take an active role and testified before the committee. After the bill didn’t get out of committee in 2011, it was passed by the Indiana Senate 46-3 on Jan. 22.

“We changed the minds and hearts of the legislators,” Melissa said of the difference this time.

The bill was authored by State Sen. Brent Steele (R) and signed by Sen. Mike Delph (R) and Sen. Lonnie Randolph (D). Melissa said the bill will now go to the Indiana House of Representatives for committee consideration before hopefully being put to a vote in the spring.

Nick was born in Washington where the records are open. Melissa and her husband Bob, who retired from the Army after 24 years in 2010 and now works for Defense Contract Management Agency, also have an adopted daughter Isabella, 13, a Creekside Middle School eighth-grader, who was born in Nebraska, where records are closed.

Melissa, 46, who was born in Wisconsin, said if Nick was born in Indiana he could have access to his birth certificate as an adult but she couldn’t.

“We’re hoping Indiana is 15,” Melissa said.

The Hoosiers for Equal Access to Records has released information pertaining to the proposed change.

WHAT THE BILL DOES:

(Left) Melissa Stanton as a child. She was adopted as an infant. (Right) Nick Stanton, the son of Melissa, is hoping he can get access to his birth certificate. (Submitted photos)

“To me that just says it all, that’s so odd.

There are a chunk of us between 74 and 21, who cannot have our information,” she said.

To Nick, this didn’t seem fair, either.

“A big opposition to the bill says this could lead to great emotional trauma to the birth parents,” Nick said. “If we don’t have access to these records and these records are closed. We don’t get emotional trauma, we could die because we don’t know about a history of diabetes in our family, a recurring cancer we need to be watching out for. We don’t know about a genetic disease that can be passed down from parent to child if those records aren’t opened then we can’t do anything. We’re just lambs waiting.”

Melissa said those are old myths about trauma to the birth parents that everyone hears over and over again.

“Research has been done, it’s just not true,” Melissa said. “But that might be emotional trauma, but that is physical trauma. This isn’t about I want to meet my birth mother and father. This is about it’s my birth certificate. It’s not the government’s birth certificate. It’s not my birth mother’s, it’s not my birth father’s.”

A case in point is Melissa has always kept track of where Nick’s biological mother was since she did have her name. In 2007, she did a Google search when she found a story about friends supporting a 10-year-old boy with a brain tumor by having their heads shaved, too. That 10-year-old boy was Nick’s half-brother so Melissa immediately got hold of the birth mother to

learn the details.

“We had met so when I got ahold of her, she knew exactly who was calling,” Melissa said.

Since then, Nick said he has a good relationship with his birth mother and his half-brother and a half-sister, who now live in Nebraska.

Melissa spent 13 years in the Army and then went back to college to get her master’s of social work from the University of Kansas. She is a state-registered confidential intermediary helping adoptees reunite with their birth parents. She found she had one full birth brother and seven other half-brothers and half-sisters.

“My brother and I were born one year and 36 hours apart and we didn’t even know each other existed until I did my search about 10 years ago,” she said.

When Melissa and Bob couldn’t have children, Melissa said it was the natural progression to adopt their children as infants.

“They are just as much my child as any other child,” Melissa said.

Nick said he has been interested in social work since his mother began teaching him about it as a small child.

“I remembered when she went to get her master’s, I would always look at the books,” said Nick, who served as a page for Sen. Steele.

“I would be so confused but it would seem so interesting at the same time. I’ve also really liked politics and how legislation works since I’ve been seven or eight. When my mom offered to let me be a part of it, I jumped at the chance.”

Balances the interests of the birth parents and adult adoptees by promoting truth and transparency.

Recognizes adoptees’ need for lifesaving medical history as they start having children and as they age and start having health problems of their own.

Creates a level-playing field for all adult adoptees, regardless of when the adoption occurred. Only Indiana adoptees born between 1941 and 1993 are denied access to their records.

Takes a significant step toward healing the harmful shame, secrecy and lies that characterized adoption for decades.

WHAT THE BILL DOES NOT DO: Does not release records to minors or the general public.

Does not violate any constitution, statutory or contractual rights to privacy.

There have been no legal challenges in the 14 states that allow access since all challenges have been unsuccessful.

Does not release identifying information about the adoptive family to the birth parents.

Does not change current law which allows a birth parent or an adoptee to file a “no release” form if they don’t want to be contacted.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the FBI and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics have released preliminary data from 2013 which shows that there were 397 fatal workplace injuries in the United States that were classified as homicides.

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Williams wins second place in O’Keefe contest - Jamyiah Williams, a first grade art student from Carmel Elementary, was selected as winner of “Inspired by Georgia O’Keefe” school art competition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Williams’ art was selected in a statewide contest sponsored by the IMA in preparation for the Georgia O'Keeffe art exhibit at the IMA, which is now open to the public. To participate, art teachers from local schools taught about the works of Georgia O'Keeffe. The teachers then submitted their students’ works to the IMA. A panel of judges selected four artworks for display from each of the three grade groups. Williams’ "Red Poppy" came in second place for her age group "I painted the poppy with orange, red and a little white. I had to cut out a flower shape and glued it to black paper in the middle,” she said. “I love my poppy!" Williams’ art teacher at Carmel Elementary is Rachelle Rodriguez. Carmel Elementary is the featured elementary school for February in the Carmel Art Council's Art Gallery.

Dispatches Dean’s list – The following Carmel residents recently earned dean’s list recognition: Conor Cunningham and Jesse McNealy - Grinnell College; Nancy Giesel – Wittenberg University; Rachael Weesner – Miami University (President’s List); Samuel Kleinman – Bradley University; Michael Block – University of St. Thomas.

Kindergarten registration – Carmel Clay Schools’ kindergarten registration for the 2015-16 school year is now open. The online registration form can be accessed at https://forms.ccs.k12.in.us/ParentPortal/pages/login.aspx. Parents/guardians are encouraged to have students enrolled by Mar. 13.

Student service award – The Rotary Club is seeking applicants for its William D. McFadden Student Service Award, which provides a cash contribution of up to $2,000 to a nonprofit of the student’s choosing. Applicants must be high school juniors who have completed significant community service during high school. Apply online at www.carmelrotary.com.

Student recognition – Jackson Graham, a local has been selected to represent Carmel as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2015 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University. Brittany Sullivan, University of Evansville, is studying abroad at Harlaxton College, UE’s British campus near Grantham, England. Matthew Bartlett, Miami University, graduated.

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Let It Grow, Let It Grow, As a Carmel Utilities employee, Sue Maki said one of her favorite projects was the CHS Green Shower Power club which received a Carmel Green Teen grant for $750 in 2012 to help fund push-on, auto-off buttons and low-flow shower heads in the school and community locker rooms for CHS swimming team and Carmel Swim Club members. (Submitted photo)

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ends of crayons because they were too small to be used,” Varnau said. “They got funding and The Carmel Green Teen Micro-Grant Program is sent them to a factory to melt them down and make brand new crayons out of them. It saved doing its share to improve the environment in a an insane amount of money. It was a variety of ways.

Philanthropy really creative project that helped in a The Carlot of different ways. It was something I mel Green never even thought of before.”

Teen organization, which started in Varnau has been involved with out2009, awards funds to youth groups door activities with the Boy Scouts for or individuals who are working with an several years. official non-profit sponsor to complete “So it’s been important for me to conenvironmental projects in Carmel. The Maki serve what we have already and make deadline for applications is Feb. 28. Girls things better for the future,” said Varnau, who is and Boys Scouts, school clubs and other youth close to getting his Eagle Scout badge. Varnau groups are encouraged to apply. said the youth board members then determine Sue Maki, a member of the Carmel Green Teen which projects deserve the funding. board and manager or Environmental Initiatives “The adult leaders help us make sure we & Education for Carmel Utilities, said the projects know what we’re doing with the money and have varied through the past few years. make the best choices we can,” Varnau said.

“Trees have been planted,” Maki said. “There was a kid who did a fishing line recycling project. “The city of Carmel provides us with money each year, it’s usually around $1,000. Sometimes we They did water bottle recycling where instead can save some of that if we don’t fund enough of using cups in the school, they have refillable projects to use all of it. We’ve had a few private cups for kids.” donations, too.”

In 2014, Carmel High School students in the As a Carmel Utilities employee, Maki said Sustainable Living Club created a pollinator one of her favorite projects was the CHS Green garden for butterflies, bees and birds in the CCS Shower Power club which received a Carmel Plots to Plates Community Garden’s meditation Green Teen grant for $750 in 2012 to help fund area. push-on, auto-off buttons and low-flow shower In 2013, elementary school students from heads in the school and community locker rooms Towne Meadow and Smoky Row both launched for CHS swimming team and Carmel Swim Club crayon recycling projects. members.

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Just the Ticket created for you A bit more than a year ago, Current Publishing produced a glossy insert titled Tables. It was a dining guide encompassing much of Central Indiana. Critically and otherwise, it was a success. We received heavy compliments, and we were grateful for them. Our plan was to have a second edition about six months later. The more we talked to restaurateurs, the more we learned that they liked the annual version best. As time went by, another informal survey was taken, and they told us they wanted more frequency but at a lower price point. So, we went back to the drawing board, and we developed a successor to Tables. It is Just the Ticket, and the first edition of the special section, which we hope to provide quarterly, is included with today’s edition of Current. Take a look, please. You might recall that the content of all our editions is predicated on the results of independent marketplace research. The good folks at SMARI, Inc., did the study, and dining and entertainment clearly we No. 1 among the findings wrought from the statistically reliable sampling. In order to feed the need, if you will, Just the Ticket should prove, we hope, to be the appropriate answer. We focus on dining, certainly, but we’ve also included experiential offerings, for the research tells us, too, that ours is an active community. So, we urge you to read – and make use of – Just the Ticket and to patronize our advertisers, for without them the section would not exist. We also would appreciate you sharing with us any or all Central Indiana experiences you believe your fellow readers need to know about. Those would include the “hidden gems” and, perhaps, out-of-the-way places and events out there. If it occurs to you, we would welcome your thoughts and tips at info@youarecurrent.com.

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Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

BELIEVE IT! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. The Ohio driver’s education manual states that you must honk the horn whenever you pass another car.

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Cultural omnivore

Commentary by Terry Anker

Growing up in rural Indiana in the last half of the last century meant that one’s entertainment options were severely limited. With less than a handful of reliable television signals, radio was dominant. Wolfman Jack led the irreverent charge late-night. Wasn’t the so-called Dr. Demento another? But the remaining airtime was dedicated to the Farm Report and the local call-in swap show, Trading Post. To be sure, there is high drama in negotiating to exchange a used dryer for a collection of gas station glasses while live. But by in large, we small town Hoosiers had to make our own fun.

Some sang or played instruments. One cousin, a would-be playwright, would force her brothers and me to perform her dramas to our parents. In hindsight, the only good thing about the “shows” is that no one ever bothered to record one. But we came of age eager to be entertained. When the county fair was in town, we’d all go. When the local team played, we were there to cheer.

When our cousin’s “band” was at the Odd Fellows, we’d sing along. When the drive-in movie would change every other week, we’d be first in line for the new flick.

In short, we became cultural omnivores. We learned to appreciate any work (from almost anyone) intended to entertain. Sure, some might say the standards were low; but, the objective was to taste a little of everything – sport, music, art – each got its turn. Perhaps it is because of the many choices, but we seem to be increasingly becoming specialists. A football fan refuses to see a drama. And, a symphony enthusiast misses the joy at Indy Eleven. Wouldn’t it be better if we pushed our boundaries? While it’s good to have favorites, a single food diet can’t be healthy.

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK Weekends don’t count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless.

– Bill Watterson

Here’s my new favorite quote: “There is no greater plague to the introvert than the extroverted,” from author Pierce Brown. This so perfectly captures the essence of almost every marital tiff my husband Doo and I have experienced.

Take this past weekend. With my life force nearly drained from a fourteen-hour dance competition on the southeast side, I used the long car ride home to recharge. Darkness, a sleeping ten-year-old, and the smooth vocals of Peter Cetera softly playing in the background, had this introvert feeling fine by the time I arrived home. Then I walked through our door and was bombarded with bright lights, loud music, the distinct odor of garlic and a dining room table piled high with back-packs, an assortment of hair accessories and a plastic blue air cannon (because we simply cannot find a place to store that thing!). Unwilling and frankly, unable, to cope with the sudden change from my peaceful mini-van interior to this obnoxious sensory overload, I hastily retreated to my sanctuary, the master bedroom.

But when I flung open the door, I discovered Doo plus two kids sprawled out on the nowunmade bed watching “Transformers TwentyNine” at theater-level volume. And because the last vestiges of patience had deserted me after my daughter’s third (third!) awards’ ceremony of the day, I couldn’t keep my thoughts to myself. Luckily Doo was in a good mood, and didn’t take the bait. He knows a mommyon-the-edge when he sees one.

Under normal circumstances though, the confrontation would have spiraled into an argument over whose needs are greater. And it all comes down to the fact that we are classic examples of an introvert and an extrovert. I equate happiness to beach reading, dimmer switches and nine-to-eleven hours of sleep, while Doo finds rejuvenation in rave music, laser-light shows and constant interaction with as many people as possible. Our “vertisms” should have kept us apart, and yet I think it’s those very differences that keep us together.

So yes, when I’m trying to go to relax at night and Doo opens his laptop, turns on Archer, and begins reading The Economist with the help of every overhead light, I do feel like he’s unleashed my own personal evening apocalypse. Just as I’m sure my manic obsession with a vampire-like lifestyle grinds his gears. But it works for us. I ensure that our children get to bed on time and that we don’t blow the electricity bill, while Doo makes certain I nurture friendships and occasionally leave the house. He’s definitely my plague, but in a good way.

Peace out.

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

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READERS’ VIEWS Safety a ‘high priority’ Editor, In response to a recent letter regarding truck traffic on Keystone Parkway. We thought it would be good to clarify things for all residents.

Due to the U.S. 31 construction project, the City of Carmel agreed to allow trucks to use Keystone Parkway on a temporary basis. This arrangement was not just for the U.S. 31 closure,

which took place last summer, but for the duration of the U.S. 31 improvement project in Carmel, which is scheduled to be completed in late 2015.

Although the highway is open, it is still subject to reduced speed limits and lane restrictions. To read more from City Engineer Jeremy Kashman visit currentincarmel.com Jeremy Kashman, City Engineer

Muhammad ‘was a merchant’ Editor, In a Feb. 3 letter, Nouran Amin states, “Mary being associated with a trinity is never mentioned in the Qur’an.” But, Surah V, 116 reads: “O, Jesus, son of Mary! Did you say to mankind, ‘Take me and my mother for two gods beside Allah?

He (Jesus) responds (to Allah), ‘Be glorified! It was not mine to utter that to which I had no right.’ “ It is also a bit of disinformation to say that Muhammad, being illiterate, would only have gotten his information from the Qur’an. He was a merchant. As such in his business at home or

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Comedian Zach Galifianakis has never been able to do it. Nor has country singhumor er Brad Paisley. Stephen Colbert hasn’t ever been a winner. In fact, the chances of success are about 5,000 to one.

But Rachel Loveman of Indianapolis has taken the prize.

No, this wasn’t a drawing. Actually, it was a drawing—of a matador dancing with a bull in the arena. Rachel’s task: Write a funny caption for that New Yorker cartoon. What is the bull saying?

The weekly caption contest (which debuted in 1997) is now a regular feature of this iconic magazine whose single-panel cartoons have been making America laugh since 1925. Some of the captions have become part of our lexicon and no one knows that better than cartoon editor Robert Mankoff. His depiction of a businessman on the phone saying: “Thursday is no good. How about never? Does never work for you?” made it into the Yale Book of Quotations.

Which brings us back to Rachel. She and her husband, a physician in Indy, compete every week. Few people win after only a few tries, although Rachel scored the prize after only about a dozen attempts. She made a copy of the cartoon and carried it around, hoping for inspiration.

The word “Olé!” stuck in her mind but even a bull

saying Ole! isn’t funny. She knew that most New Yorker cartoon captions are familiar words and phrases placed in a different context or with a twist of the wording.

Rachel learned she was a finalist in an email from the magazine, and then had to deal with her excitement while assuring her envious husband that his caption, “We need a better agent,” was just as funny as hers (it wasn’t). The other two finalists had submitted: “What happened to your last partner?” and “Remember, at the dip, I gore you.”

The reward for her accomplishment was modest: a signed copy of the cartoon with Rachel’s entry beneath it. So what was that winning caption? Rachel explains that her final brainstorm was a spin on Renée Zellweger’s line in the movie Jerry Maguire, with Tom Cruise. After Cruise went on ad nauseam about his love for her, Zellweger says, “You had me at hello.”

And so, in Rachel’s caption, the bull says to the matador, as they hold each other in a dancing embrace: “You had me at Olé.”

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Some tips for opening some bubbly with any budget

By Chris Bavender • news@currentincarmel.com

It’s a sound often associated with romance and celebration champagne corks popping and bubbly spilling into a glass. But for many, knowing what to buy for that special occasion - such as Valentine’s Day - can seem daunting. drinks “The best and most popular is Champagne and Prosecco from Italy which can range from $10-$500.

The key thing is to decide how sweet or dry you would like your sparkling wine to be and what you are using it for,” said BethAnn Kendall, wine and food manager for Vine & Table in Carmel. “If it’s for cocktailing you still want a good quality sparkling but not spend too much where as if it a special occasion you’ll want something a little more special.”

Champagne actually refers to the wine region in France - 90 miles northeast of Paris - that produces sparkling wine, according to Kendall.

Kendall “Only wine from this region can be called champagne - everywhere else is sparkling wine,” Kendall said.

When it comes to the budget conscious, Kendall said a top seller you can’t go wrong with is Maschio Prosecco Brut.

“It’s $12.99, dry and balanced, perfect for any occasion whether it’s toasting to celebration or mimosa’s in the morning,” she said.

“Naveran Cava Brut has amazing aromatics and is bursting with fruit at only $15.49.”

For those with a little more to spend, Kendall recommends Veuve Clicqout.

“The history of the winery dates back to 1772 and they have eight winemakers to ensure the taste and quality is the same every vintage so you always know what you are getting,” she said.

“Ayala Brut is a 150-year-old family owned and operated winery that is harder to find but outstanding champagne.”

If money is no option, however, Kendall said the best and the most expensive come from Champagne, France.

“They only make vintage champagne in good vintages so that really sets a standard on the quality of the grapes. It’s generally smaller production. Vintage champagnes are special because they are aged for a minimum of three years although a majority age it for 10 years prior to release,” she said. “Dom Perignon 2003 is our most popular vintage champagne. Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes D’Or 2002 is another great vintage champagne. This bottle is most often called the ‘golf ball bottle’ but the story is that Nicolas was Tip: Champagne should never explode. If it does, that most likely means it’s too warm and needs to be chilled for 2-3 hours.

enamored with an opera singer and would travel the world to hear her sing at different venues.

This wine was made in honor of her and the unique bottle style was to look like pearls, something she always wore.”

When it comes to bubbly, how you present it is key.

“Start by removing the foil, put your thumb on the top and untwist the cage. You want to hold the bottle at a 45 degree angle and twist from the bottom of the bottle,” Kendall said. “Never letting your thumb off

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the top of the cork.”

While you often see champagne “exploding” in the movies when it’s opened, Kendall said that definitely should not happen.

“Champagne explodes when it’s too warm or shaken,” she said. “Although I think the sound of a cork popping does set the tone for a celebration.”

But with such endless choices, you’ll likely be happy no matter what bubbly you end up pouring in your glass. After all, as Dom Pierre Perignon said when he first tasted his creation - “Come quickly! I’m tasting stars!”

Best-selling champagnes at any budget include: $ Naveran Cava Brut - $15 $$ Veuve Clicqout - $45 $$$ Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes D’Or Vintage 2002 - $135

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Ballerinas to open with ‘Birthday’ performance March 1 The Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, a pre-professional ballet company based in Carmel, is pleased to announce that it will present “Birthday Variations,” choreographed by Gerald Arpino, at its Mixed Rep production on March 1 at the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre. CIDE was selected by the Gerald Arpino and Robert Joffrey Foundation to have Arpino’s “Birthday Variations” staged

last August. Gerald Arpino and Robert Joffrey are the founders of the Joffrey Ballet.

Suzann DeLay, CIDE’s artistic director said: “This is the first time an Indianapolis area company has been asked by the Gerald Arpino and Robert Joffrey Foundation to stage a performance.

We are very honored and excited to present ‘Birthday Variations,’

and it is quite appropriate as it is our 15th anniversary season.”

In addition to “Birthday Variations” CIDE DeLay will perform a mixed repertoire of pieces from modern to classic at Mixed Rep. To purchase tickets visit http:// bit.ly/1CEJpDL.

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FINAL WEEK!

Devour Noblesville • Participating Noblesville restaurants will offer a Devour menu with special pricing through Feb. 12. Check www.noblesvillemainstreet.org for participating restaurants. • Downtown Noblesville • 776-0205 • Various times • Various prices • www.noblesvillemainstreet.org

plores the lives of a pill-popping mother and her three adult children who come home when their father disappears. Mature language and situations make this show suitable for people ages 17 and up.

• 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd., Suite. 140, Carmel • 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and 14 and 2:30 p.m. • Adult tickets $17, $15 for students and seniors • 815-9387 • www. carmelplayers.org

Celebration of Creativity and Craftsmanship • The Museum of Miniature Houses & Other Collections presents this afternoon show of storytellers, musicians and singers, historians, artists and more. • 111 E. Main St., Carmel • 3:30 p.m. • Free, donations accepted • 575-9466 • www.museumofminiatures.org

The Great American Songbook Film Series Presents: “The King and I” at the Palladium • Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr star in this classic film that will be shown on a screen on the stage of the Palladium Concert Hall. • The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel • 7:30 p.m. • $10 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

wednesday

Beef & Boards Presents: “Crazy for You” • Based on the 1930 musical “Girl Crazy,” and featuring a Gershwin score, this show celebrates the magic of theatre with characters who try to save a town’s unwanted playhouse. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • 8 p.m. Feb. 12, 13 and 14 and 1:30 and 7 p.m.

Feb. 15 • Tickets start at $40 • 872-9664 • www. beefandboards.com

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Hearthside Suppers at Conner Prairie • Learn how 19th century dinners were prepared by participating in the Conner Prairie’s Hearthside Suppers. Guests will help prepare, serve and eat an authentic 19th century meal inside the historic William Conner House. Party games and storytelling follow dinner; this program is recommended for ages 10 and up. Reservations are required. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. and every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Feb. 28. • $65 per person; $60 for members • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org Actors Theatre of Indiana Presents: “The 39 Steps” at the Studio Theater • This fun show turns Hitchcock’s 1935 film thriller into a smart comedy via four actors who use just a few props and quick thinking to tell the classic tale. • 4 Center Green, Carmel • 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and 14 and 2 p.m. Feb. 15 • Tickets start at $20 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Love, Lust and Poetry, Part Trois • This fine arts exhibit at Nickel Plate Arts also includes one-of-a-kind handmade goods for the Valentine’s season. • 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • Noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 13 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 14 • Free • 452-3690 • www. nickelplatearts.org

friday

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Presents: “Moon Over Buffalo” • The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts presents Ken Ludwig’s funny “Moon Over Buffalo,” which is a madcap comedy featuring characters who are has-been actors trying for one last shot at stardom. • 3 Center Green, Carmel • 7 p.m. Feb. 14 and 2 p.m. Feb. 15 • Adult tickets are $15, student tickets are $10 • 843-3800 • www.civictheatre.org Live Music at Hopwood Cellars in Zionsville • Visit Hopwood Cellars to enjoy award-winning wines that are made from Midwestern grapes and stay to listen to live music from Pat Brearton along with harmonica player John Macksey. • 12 E. Cedar St., Zionsville • 7 to 9 p.m. • Free • 873-4099 • www. hopwoodcellars.com Carmel Community Players Present: “August: Osage County” • This award-winning show ex-

The Belfry Theatre Presents: “Bus Stop” • This classic story is told in a cheerful diner where passengers on a Kansas City bus must stop to wait out a snowstorm; tales of romance and friendship soon emerge. • 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville • 8 p.m. Feb. 13 and 14 and 2 p.m. Feb. 15 • $15 per person; $12 per child 12 and younger • 773-1085 • www. thebelfrytheatre.com Winter Farmers Market in Carmel • Stop by the Wilfong Pavilion in Founders Park for a large selection of locally produced food and wine at the Winter Farmers Market. Over 30 vendors will be on site through March 14 • 11675 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Carmel • 9 a.m. to noon. • Free • 710-0162 • www. carmelfarmersmarket.org

saturday

Nickel Plate Arts Valentine’s Day Open House • This unique open house will feature local poetry, jewelry and more. • 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Free • 452-3690 • www.nickelplatearts.org Valentine Dinner at Prairie Guest House • This romantic, four-course dinner for two includes a unique Prairie Salad followed by a duo of grilled shrimp and New York steak with molten chocolate cake for dessert. Dinner also comes with a bottle of Chardonnay, Malbec or a Sparkling Blush. Please make reservations. • 13805 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • 6:30 p.m. • $120 per couple • 663-8728 • www. prairieguesthouse.com Great Backyard Bird Count at Zion Nature Center • Zionsville’s Zion Nature Center takes part in this international effort to document different species of birds. Participants at this event will help record and count birds around the Nature Center. • 690 Beech St., Zionsville • 1 to 3 p.m. • Free • 873-8950 • www.zionsville-in.gov/town-services/parks/ zion-nature-center

sunday

Abraham Lincoln in Indiana with Dr. Brian Dirck • Celebrate President’s Day at the Fishers Public Library by learning about the 14 years Lincoln spent in Indiana; this presentation offers information about Lincoln’s life that is not widely known. • Five Municipal Dr., Fishers • 7 to 8:30 p.m. • Free and registration is not required • 579-0300 • http://nobl. ent.sirsi.net/client/default

Monday

Tasting Tuesday at Mass Ave Wine Shop • Free wine tasting from the wines on the wall at the unique Mass Ave Wine Shop and Café. • 878 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. • Free • 972-7966 • www.massavewine.com

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Cast from left to right: Veronique Duprey, Sabrina Duprey, Barb Weaver, David Wood, Jean Adams, Jeremy Tuterow, Dee Timi ,Holly Hathaway, Christopher Dietrick, James LaMonte (Submitted photo)

Explore family life in ‘August’

By Chris Bavender • news@currentincarmel.com

Take every difficult family situation you can imagine and roll it into one show and you have “August: Osage County”. The Pulittheater zer Prize winning drama by Tracy Letts will be brought to life by the Carmel Community Players Feb. 13 though March 1.

“I think that everyone watching will be able to relate to at least one situation they may have dealt with in their own family, whether it’s addiction, suicide, divorce or aging parents,” said show producer, Rita Krauter. “I would not say the plot is enjoyable; darkly humorous, yes, but often quite painful.”

Krauter said CCP usually will “play it safe” with show selections so as not to offend anyone. “‘August: Osage County’ pushes the envelope in terms of language and adult themes but it is an award winning piece of serious theater that we felt the community has the right to experience,” she said. “This intense, adult drama is quite a stretch from the musical theater productions I have been coordinating for the past three years with Christian Youth Theater.”

Laura Kuhn, the show’s assistant director, said it offered this “many dream roles” for actors.

“Each character has his or her own set of unnerving circumstances. While some handle it better than others, there is not a single superfluous role in the entire play,” Kuhn said. “Everyone gets the chance to explore the depths of despair, anger, frustration, helplessness, etc. Never has there been a better opportunity to show an actor’s full range.”

Kuhn said her love for “August: Osage County”

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was born in college where she “dissected it for multiple projects, looking to understand the intensity of the characters.”

“What I have discovered through years of research is that while some of these people may seem like heartless monsters, they are all driven by their own pain,” she said. “Just as in real life, pain and fear often come across as anger. These characters have built walls around themselves, in reaction to the disappointment they have each had to endure at the hands of those they love most. Survival instincts kick in, and we are invited to watch as the world crumbles around them.”

Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for students and seniors, and may be purchased at www.carmelplayers.org/tickets or by calling 815-9387.

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The building housing Oaklandon Civic Theatre — Oaklandon Universalist Church — has a “notable” rating by the Indiana Division theater of Historic Preservation and Architecture, and the Oaklandon District is recognized in both the National Register of Historic Places and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures. With such a rich history dating back to 1850, including the building twice being destroyed by fire, there is perhaps no better place than OCT to stage and set the mood for local playwright Marsha Grant’s play “Ghost Story.”

But fear not, the play is a family-friendly farce centering on corporate whistle-blower Eva and her daughter, Caro, who is sequestered at a pretrial, broken-down safe house on Chesapeake Bay, find their hideaway is haunted by ghosts and the living alike. Gangsters, a pirate, a nosey neighbor and two inquisitive cops guarantee theatergoers will experience high spirits and frequent laughter.

Local actress, OTC artistic director and “Ghost Story” co-producer Donna Wing launched the theatre company in 2004 with the mission to design stage productions “to address the emotional and intellectual needs of our community by ranging from being simply entertaining to being thoughtprovoking, controversial and enlightening.”

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as “Ghost Story’s” writer and director. She calls Indianapolis and surrounding areas “a vital cultural community,” and is proud to have “taken an active part in the theatre community for almost 40 years.”

“I cast Donna in another play I was directing and she immediately asked me to direct [at OCT],” Grant recalls. It began a collaboration on multiple projects. Of OCT’s location she says, “We have a very strong community … a good patron base.”

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‘Moon’ runs until Feb. 21 news@currentincarmel.com “‘Moon Over Buffalo’ will definitely keep you laughing!” stated executive director, John Hedges, when talking about the Ken theater Ludwig comedy that premiered Feb. 6 at the Civic Theatre. “I think it is a great reason for audiences to brave the cold and experience a fun night out.”

The show centers on characters George and Charlotte Hay, a couple of struggling actors on the brink of divorce who are performing at a repertory theatre in Buffalo, N. Y. Hedges Things start to look up when they capture the interest of a famous film director. But everything that could go wrong, does go wrong. The hijinks vary from a visit by their daughter’s clueless fiancé to an amusing uncertainty as to which play they are performing. The result is non-stop hilarity.

The production has eight characters, allowing the audience members to make a connection with each of them.

“The key for us is to keep these characters as genuine as possible,” stated Jean Arnold, who plays Charlotte Hay. “Comedy is only funny if audiences can relate to it and believe it is real.”

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“The production relies heavily on comic timing and precision to make it a hilariously enjoyable experience.”

“Although it might be snowing outside, this story takes place in the month of June,” said Arnold. “Between these characters and all of their escapades, this show will definitely bring a little sunshine to audiences.”

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By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com tions and a “community kitchen” on the mezzanine which will be used for community education events. The expanded pharmacy will feature a To call the upcoming remodel of the Kroger on “little clinic.” There will be space for a Starbucks Range Line Road a “facelift” would be an underand a Murray’s Cheese Shop. Other existing destatement. The supermarket business will have a whole new face. partments will be expanded and enhanced, such as the floral shop, produce, organic foods and The grocery will close on wine and liquor.

Sunday Feb. 15 as crews begin a 16-week con“This won’t be like any of our competitors,” Elstruction to transform the store into an upscale liott said. “It won’t be like Whole Foods or Marsh. market complete with outdoor dining, a butcher This store will be the best of the best.” with grilling stations and a community kitchen.

While Kroger is emphasizing “upscale” and During the remodel, customers can use a “higher end” options, this will still be a full-sersmaller version of Kroger in the space formerly vice grocery store also featuring value items for occupied by Walgreen’s, just south of the store families on a tight budget. Elliott said there will on 1217 Range Line Road. be several tiers for price points.

The remodel will cost more than $10 million Elliott said decision makers are trying to make and will expand the space from 18,235 square sure the smaller Kroger in the old Walgreens feet to 80,677 square feet. It will now be two space will feature enough variety from each stories instead of one. department, but obviously it will be scaled back It’s estimated that it will create more than 100 in many ways. He said it’s important to note that new jobs and potential employees are encourany pharmacy prescriptions will be moved over aged to the second story of the nearby Turkey to a temporary, full-service pharmacy and will be Hill convenience store closer to the opening. set up in an outdoor trailer next to the former This new store is expected to be a flagship loWalgreens building. Pharmacy operating hours cation and a model for how Kroger could expand will not change. throughout the state of Indiana.

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Baltz had no desire to leave until he learned about Mathnasium, a tutoring center.

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“A friend suggested it was the perfect blend of teaching high school math and management in previous franchise experience I had before I was teaching,” Baltz said. “I looked into it and agreed that it’s the perfect blend of everything I know how to do.”

Baltz, 45, was a Buffalo Wild Wings franchise owner/operator from 1993 to 1999. He was a P.F. Chang’s manager from 2001 to 2006.

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Keep in mind that the S&P serves as a kind of “Wall Street shorthand.” The media watches it constantly because it can provide a good gauge of how things are going during a trading day, week or year. It is cap-weighted (larger firms account for a greater proportion of its value, smaller firms a smaller proportion) and includes companies from many sectors. Its 500-odd components represent roughly 70 percent of the aggregate value of the American stock markets.

Still, the S&P is not the whole stock market – just a portion of it.

You can say the same thing about the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which includes only 30 companies and isn’t cap-weighted like the S&P is. It stands for about 25 percent of U.S. stock market value, but it is devoted to the blue chips.

The Nasdaq is large (more than 3,000 members) and consists of insurance, industrial,

transportation and financial firms as well as tech companies. It is tech-heavy, however, and includes a number of speculative small-cap firms.

So on many days, its performance may not correspond to that of the broad market.

That also holds true for the Russell, which is a vast index but represents small caps. (It is actually a portion of the Russell 3000, which also contains large-cap firms.)

If you really want a broad view of the market, your search may lead you to the Wilshire 5000, which some investors call the “total market index.” Some say that the Wilshire is the real barometer of the U.S. market, as it is several times the size of the S&P 500 (it includes about 3,700 firms at the moment, encompassing just about every publicly-traded company based in this country. The Wilshire finished up about 9.54 percent for 2014.

Also remember: one benchmark doesn’t equal the entire market.

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Jersey’s Café, a locally-owned lunch destination, has closed its doors after construction at U.S. 31 hurt the business’s restaurant sales.

Not to be confused with Jersey Mike’s, this restaurant specialized in authentic East Coast sandwiches, such as hoagies, cheese steaks and Reubens. The location at 13710 North Meridian St. had struggled since U.S. 31 closed and Executive Chef/Managing Partner Blair Laing previously told Current in Carmel that he didn’t know if he could stay.

“I hate to leave Carmel. We’ve been here 25 years, but maybe it’s time to move,” he said in June, noting that his business was losing $60,000 per month in business based on sales from the previous year.

Jan. 31 ended up being the restaurant’s last day, but relocation might be in the works.

“When 31 shut down and Jersey's began to lose money we decided a move may be in order,” Laing posted on Facebook. “As we researched each possible location we came to the conclusion Westfield, Indiana was going to be our new home. In the process this also angered our landlord in New York. Yesterday (Jan. 30), we were served an exit notice. With that said we were not ready to move yet and must vacate the property by Monday. Today will be our last service at this location and tomorrow will be our last caterings for our Super Bowl clients.”

Laing wrote that he thought it was “very surreal” that the businesses survived the U.S. 31 road closures only to still see the business close due to receiving an exit notice.

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It was just another day at work.

Eleven weeks prior, Zachary Darring had just opened his own business, Zacky’s Hot Dogs, on Range Line Road. For 30 years, Darring was a pastor at a church.

He comes from middle class background. He poured all of his savings into his small restaurant that he restaurant built with help from his wife and six children.

And that morning he saw his hard work go up in flames.

“The flames were just tremendous,” Darring said.

On Nov. 11, 2010, at least five different fire departments all participated to put out a roaring blaze at the nearby Dunkin Donuts. The fire spread and although it didn’t burn Zacky’s, the smoke damage required that the building had to be demolished. Less than two months after opening and it was rubble.

But Zacky’s used the insurance money to rebuild and reopen.

“My mental makeup is this: If I start something, I’m going to finish it,” he said. “I wasn’t going to let the fire stop me. I got this thing started and I was going to see it through.”

Almost five years later, Zacky’s is thriving.

Lines form at lunch and tables are scarce. Just recently, they had a long glowing segment on Channel 13 news and were listed nationally as

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Yet, Darring is walking away from the success.

The 61-year-old pastor said his religious calling is pulling on him, convincing him that it’s time to sell his business to construct a new building for his church.

“The business is just flourishing,” he said.

“We’re not selling it because we’re on hard times.

I just don’t have the time to keep up anymore because I’ve got to do other things. I have to be true to my calling as a minister.”

Darring preaches at Jesus is Lord Church, located near 63rd Street and Michigan Road in Indianapolis. Despite being exhausted from serving customers all week, his children all sing or play instruments behind him every Sunday.

His dream is to construct an 80,000-square foot facility for his congregation, complete with office space, classrooms and a family life center. He’s eager to build, but the restaurant takes a lot of his time and the money from the sale of the restaurant will help fund his next venture. He said Zacky’s has a quarter-million dollars in revenue annually but could see much more with longer hours.

But it’s tough to end this journey. Darring’s faith has come in handy as he faced several obstacles during his years in business. Construction on Range Line Road. New restaurants as competition. Fierce ice storms. And of course, learning one’s identity.

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China and IU Health? Yes, they’re half-way around the world from each other, but two hospitals – one in Beijing international and one in Carmel, Indiana – have developed a close connection.

In the summer of 2013, Jon Goble, president and CEO of Indiana University Health North and Saxony hospitals, received a call from Dr. Xu Shugiang, CEO of the China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing. Dr. Xu was interested in bringing a group of hospital executives to the United States to learn about combining technology with health care. At that time, the Chinese health care system was not well coordinated in terms of integrating digital solutions across its national hospital system, but Dr. Xu knew it was needed.

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ogy in the patient care environment. In order to provide the best information, Jon brought in two IU Health North leaders, Terry Baker, then manager of Information Systems, and Janis Watts, director of clinical operations. Baker and Watts explained the hospital’s use of technology from the infant abduction security system to the barcode scanners for medication and armbands. By the time Dr. Xu and his team left, they had been exposed to many components of the technologically advanced environment of IU Health North

Hospital, and they were impressed and excited about taking their newly acquired knowledge back to China.

“While Dr. Xu and his team were here, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create a more formal and ongoing partnership between our hospitals,” Goble said.

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Preventing falls, loss of independence among older adults Commentary by P. Jamieson Kay, M.D. “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” So goes the iconic TV spot, featuring older adults calling for help after a fall. Though fictitious, seniors the TV scene reflects a common predicament that likely has impacted someone close to you.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults age 65 or older falls each year, affecting just about all families. In fact, falls are the leading cause of open wounds and fractures, often robbing older adults of their independence.

I see plenty of patients with fall injuries, especially during winter months when ice and snow raise risks for people of all ages. Most often, they’ve suffered wrist, ankle and hip fractures the latter presenting considerable problems for older adults.

The devastating part of a hip fracture is recovery, because many patients lose independence, at least temporarily, and need to go into a rehab facility or nursing home. In some cases, they never recover that independence. That’s the real tragedy.

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in the home, stemming from daily activities like walking on stairs, going to the bathroom or working in the kitchen. The culprits: slippery or wet surfaces, poor lighting, inadequate footwear and clutter.

Prevention starts with minimizing hazards in the home. Remove clutter and other tripping points, and have light switches or night-lights in convenient spots so you don’t have to fumble in the dark for the light switch. I also recommend non-skid mats and handrails in the bathroom the most dangerous room in the house because you’re adding water and wet floors to the mix.

Throw rugs are particularly dangerous. They get bunched up and people commonly trip on them.

I also recommend weight-bearing exercise, like walking, on a regular basis, to maintain muscle mass and balance. Also, mind your footwear: Wear non-skid soles and ditch high heels.

And in this weather, if you don’t need to go out, don’t.

Dr. P. Jamieson Kay, an orthopedic surgeon with St.Vincent, may be reached at info@youarecurrent.com.

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Health care innovations – Community Launchpad, the innovation division of Community Health Network has 18 potential health care advancement ideas generated by employees and physicians, which are being evaluated for commercial potential. Included are a device that stops patient falls and a device that blocks light from medical devices during the nighttime and several others.

Flu restrictions lifted – With flu cases declining in the area, Riverview Health has lifted flurelated visitation restrictions. Normal visitation at the hospital has resumed.

Advance care planning – In observance of National Health Care Decisions Day, Franciscan St. Francis Health will set up booths with information about advance health care directives.

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Just what the doctor ordered Commentary by John Mikesell Here is some great news for pet owners, and I suspect most of you already knew this, the furry, finned and winged animals we live pets with can actually help in healing.

A survey conducted by Human Animal Bond Research Initiative found that doctors are increasingly recognizing the many healing powers of pets and are even willing to prescribe pets to patients for a multitude of health issues.

Here are a few key findings from the survey: • Most doctors have successfully worked with animals in medicine.

• Sixty-nine percent have worked with them in a hospital, medical center or medical practice to assist patient therapy or treatment. They report interactions with animals improve patients physical condition, mental health condition, and mood or outlook.

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health benefits to owning pets.

• Ninety-seven percent reported that they believe there were health benefits that resulted from owning a pet.

• Most doctors have seen their patients health improve as a result of pet ownership.

My suggestion would be if you are feeling a little down, hug your dog, cat or even your snake (can you hug a snake?). I know when Karma is with me things are always better, she keeps my blood pressure down.

There is nothing like seeing a bunch of puppies playing to make you feel good. If you are looking for a pet, be sure to check with your local Humane Society or rescue group first.

John Mikesell, owner of Izzy’s Place, A dog Bakery in Carmel, can be reached at izzy@izzysplacecarmel. com

Dispatches Winter exercise tips for dogs 1. Play a game – Hide-and-seek is a wonderful way to get your dog up and moving and mentally engaged. You can hide a treat or their favorite toy, but it’s better to make them come find you. Start by throwing a treat to get them to go away from you, and then hide in another part of the house. It’s good for reinforcing the “come” command.

2. Challenge your dog’s nose – Dogs have incredibly powerful scenting abilities, so exercises that require your pal to use their nose are especially stimulating. Make her work for dinner by creating an obstacle course they have to get through to find her food.

3. Indoor walking – Spend a few days familiarizing your dog with how a human treadmill works. Use a slow speed and stand in front of the treadmill with a treat. Over three or four days, slowly increase the speed and the amount of time your pup spends on the treadmill. Work up to the same amount of time you normally spend on walks.

4. Practice targeting – Teach them to touch their nose to the back of your hand on command; this will make them focus on a target. It’s a great exercise because it gives you an activity you can do together. And once your pup has learned how to do this, you can use it whenever you want them to stop what they’re doing and focus.

Salty solution – The types of salt (typically calcium or sodium chloride) used to melt ice and snow and keep it from refreezing are somewhat harsh on delicate paws – not to mention they corrode concrete and damage the vegetation. Protect your pet’s paws, and keep them warm during walks, by outfitting them with booties. Source: PetMD.com

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“It’s an up-and-coming area with a lot of residential surrounding it,” said Corry Lampe, the veterinary technician running the new clinic, “(and) not a lot of choices for veterinary practices, so it is very convenient for a lot of people.”

The clinic provides traditional medical, surgical and dental care for cats and dogs such as wellness check-ups, vaccinations, spaying and neutering and routine surgeries.

But Nichols is one of few vets who also specializes in alternative therapies like acupuncture, aqua-therapy, oxygenation therapy, laser therapy, the use of Chinese herbs, vitamin supplements and more.

“Our veterinary team is proud to offer the best of conventional veterinary medicine and complementary and alternative therapies,” said Nichols, a Sheridan resident.

“We find that this integrated approach to veterinary care offers the best treatment options for pets and their owners, especially when pets are in pain from chronic illnesses.”

Owners with pets suffering from cancer, skin diseases, arthritis and other afflictions come to Nichols seeking therapies other than the traditional Western route that often prescribes medicines, radiation, chemotherapy and the like.

“Depending on what disease process the animal has going on, there are different alternative ways to treat them or to help them feel better,” Lampe said. “That is our goal, to prolong their life in a quality way.

You don’t find a lot of veterinarians that practice Eastern medicine, so it becomes a really nice niche that we offer to our clients.”

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Commentary by Jillian Albrecht Prom shopping season is upon us. Please feel free to get excited, but don’t you dare panic. These local boutiques have you covered.

FASHION If you are in the market for selections galore and have an accommodating budget, Stephen’s Prom & Beyond in the Fishers area is your store. The store is loaded with beautiful dresses, but despite the abundance of options, the store is neat, orderly and sorted by color. Helpful stylists, like Serenity Turner, are there to help you find the dress that’s right for you. So what’s hot this season?

“Two pieces,” Turner said.

Fitted crop tops and skirts are really in demand and available at Stephen’s. And nearly every dress you look at has a “fancy back,” meaning there are details like eye-catching beading or a daringly backless cut, framed by lace.

What’s out?

“Prints are just gone,” Turner said.

As for colors, blushes, periwinkle blue and classics like cream, black and red are the trendiest. Price points at Stephen’s range from $150-$650, though I would say most customers could find their ideal dress near the $325-$350 price point.

In Zionsville, check out Lesley Jane on Main Street. And I really recommend that you visit the person Lesley Jane while you’re there.

“Everyone is looking for red this season,” Jane told me.

The array of navy, red, champagne and pewter dresses remind me of the classic prom look, but contemporary style that I see exemplified in everyone’s favorite sweetheart, Duchess Kate Middleton.

Almost reminiscent of a print, the stunning beading on many of

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Left: At Stephen's Prom & Beyond, Serenity Turner poses with a lovely beaded and blush-colored gown designed by Jonathan Kayne, who first came on the scene on Project Runway. Right: Lesley Jane owner Lesley, of Zionsville, poses with a cocktail dress. (Photos by Jillian Albrecht)

the dresses adds a graphic element to the look.

What else will you find there? I learned that clients are most interested in form-fitting styles, jersey-type knits that hang and wear beautifully, peplum and lace as a feature rather than a theme.

Maybe the most surprising thing about the prom dresses, and the rest of the store, is the price. Dress prices range from $150$375 at the very top price point. I never would have imagined that dresses with that much detail and that level of quality would be so affordable.

New on the scene in Carmel are Kim M. Bridal and Formal Wear Resale Boutique. Nestled between Upland Brewery and Fred Astaire Dance Studio on 116th Street, the store has a fantastic collection, including vintage.

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Lisbon’s Tower of Belém

By 1500, Portuguese seafarers had explored the western coast of Africa and sailed around the Cape of Good Hope to India, bringing new ideas and images back to Europe.

Travel The iconic “Tower of Belém,” near where the explorers departed, reflects this unprecedented “Age of Discovery.”

The “Tower of Belém was begun in 1513 when Portugal’s King Manuel I ordered a fortress built on a small island in the Tagus River to defend Lisbon’s busy port. The king also wanted to salute the Order of Christ, successor to the banned Knights Templar, which had financed many voyages of the Portuguese explorers, including those of members Vasco de Gama and Bartholomeu Dias. The limestone fortress, completed in 1519, comprises a hexagonal bastion facing the river, with openings for cannons on five sides, and an adjoining tower, with a chapel and a room for the king.

The two-part structure, officially named the “Tower of St. Vincent” after the patron saint of Lisbon, combined images collected by Portuguese explorers from around the world. The silhouette of the four-story tower section evoked temples of eastern India. The twelve melondomed turrets for small arms and a loggia with seven arches supported on columns drew on Moorish designs. Representations of exotic animals, including what is said to be first rhinoceros

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seen in Europe, were carved below the turrets.

Crosses of the Order of Christ and pyramidcapped designs copied from Moroccan city walls served as merlons. Nautical rope, manifested in stone, bounded the bastion and tower.

The bastion employed more than thick walls for protection. A large statue of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus faced the river from above the cannon openings, seeking to dissuade enemy ships from firing toward the bastion. The

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I suppose we all have our personal definitions of both luxurious and outdoor living. For our family, it means anything outdoors but, predominantly nesting and entertaining around the deliciously landscaped back yard outdoors patios and built in grill station.

Almost nightly, it’s fresh-air dining under the pergola, as the wind chimes echo and the music de-jour sets the tone. Bright and comfortably cushioned patio furniture makes prolonged lingering both elegant and natural, often past dark.

Vacations are planned, problems minimized, girls talk, laughter erupts, neighbors stop by and life happens. Who needs TV? What’s your definition?

INTROSPECTIVE QUESTIONS Pause … and think about how you want to live in 2015. What emotional connection, element or set of experiences would you prefer to encourage? Hope to see the kids studying or reading a book under a patio umbrella? Would you dig an occasional fire to warm the spirits and spark the

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Create your very own definition of luxurious outdoor living. And then do it!

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For most people, the bathroom is where the day usually begins and ends. And one major element that plays a role in creating a comfortable, luxurious environment is the indoors flooring. Flooring is such a key part of any design scheme because of the sheer amount of space it takes up.

Additionally, choosing the right bathroom flooring material also requires an eye for practicality because of the amount of moisture, heat and wear that will inevitably occur.

Ceramic – Tile is currently the most popular of all bathroom-flooring selections for a number of reasons. It’s easy to clean, fairly resistant to harboring germs and durable enough to uphold against heat or water contact. The most popular types of tiles are ceramic and porcelain or stone.

Ceramic tiles are created from clay that is fired at high temperatures to create a hard, water resistant surface. These tiles are available in numerous designs, and are extremely durable (although they can possibly crack or break if they are not installed properly). Instead of being fired, porcelain tiles are made from pressed clay, which means they are more durable and water resistant. Porcelain tiles can be found in numerous styles and colors, and often at a very reasonable price range. If you are going for a classic or rustic look, stone tiles can add a natural beauty to the space. And of course, stone is so

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durable that it can be installed in outdoor areas as well. It’s important to weigh the pros and cons of the different tile materials when selecting a flooring design. When creating a tile design, you can add visual interest by creating patterns, varying the sizes or incorporating various shapes together.

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Heated floors – Tile flooring is easy to maintain, visually eye-catching and available in countless design options. But because of its physical properties, tile can often feel cold underneath your feet. That’s why radiant (or heated) flooring can be an excellent addition to your bathroomflooring plan. Flooring can either be heated using an electrical, or a water circulation system to warm the floor from underneath. Heated flooring is not a cheap option, but can add luxury to your bathroom (especially during these cold, winter months).

Kid-friendly options – Kids have a knack for making watery messes in the bathroom. So you’ll probably want to select bathroom flooring that’s equipped to handle spills. Sheet vinyl tiles are water resistant, but can be slick when wet. Look for a design that features an anti-slip texture if you are concerned about safety. You could also go with ceramic or laminate tiles, but be sure to choose a waterproof caulk to seal the flooring.

David Decker is president of the Affordable Companies, which include Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms and now Affordable Custom Flooring.

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Custom drapery and soft furnishings workroom in Carmel is looking for friendly, personable people who like to sew. Sewing experience is necessary and the desire to learn and enjoy is a must. We’ll teach you our methods. Part-time weekday daytime, approximately 20 hour week position in a handy location in Carmel. Ability and willingness to climb a ladder is a needed.

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FT/PT Direct Support Professionals Positions available in Marion and Hamilton County Excellent Compensation/Benefit Package Visit us online to apply: www.newhopofindiana.org

UPSCALE HOTEL AND SPA for dogs in Carmel seeks additional staff:

We are seeking excellent candidates for the following positions: Boarding Attendant and Front Desk Attendant.

Our staff works as a team and we require a team minded spirit, client satisfaction driven, detail oriented, professional, and dog loving candidates.

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Office Assistant Needed with customer service skills. Must be reliable, able to multitask and be able to answer multiple phone lines with excellent communication skills and patience, Excel,Publisher and Outlook. Part time position.

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