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A reverse mortgage is a way to turn the equity in your home into tax-free* cash without having to make monthly mortgage payments. Instead of monthly payments, the loan is repaid in one lump sum when the last borrower leaves the home. As part of the loan, the borrower is required to continue paying property taxes and insurance and maintain the home. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider a reverse mortgage. *The cash from equity is usually tax free. The information in this advertisement does not constitute tax advice

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A Loan that Converts Equity to Cash for Many Different Uses Increases cash flow or pays off a mortgage when the payments are no longer as easy to make. The primary reason to use a reverse mortgage should be proactive not reactive to a cash flow problem. When things are good, it is a great time to get a lifesaver in case the financial waters get rough later in life.

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NOT: A Liability to your Heirs The money you receive is required to be paid back when you permanently move out of the house with the interest agreed upon in the beginning. The loan will be paid back by equity in the house which may increase over time. If it does not, most reverse mortgages are insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), and they will be responsible for the portion of the pay-off that exceeds the value of the house when the loan is repaid. You and your heirs will never owe more than the value of your home. If your heirs want to purchase the home they can by paying 95% of the appraised value or paying off the balance on the loan, whichever is less. Your heirs are still entitled to any remaining balance after the loan has been paid off.

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Local Muslims respond to Trump administration’s travel ban

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com When Ali Al-Rawi fled the violence in his home country of Iraq in 2007, he joined thousands of other refugees who found safety, politics support and a fresh start in the U.S. For years, he’s been working to bring his family to the U.S., too, which he said will “save their lives.” But those efforts came to a sudden halt when President Donald Trump signed an executive order Jan. 27 temporarily suspending refugee admissions and banning people from seven predominantly Muslim nations from entering the U.S. Court rulings have since blocked the ban, but the Trump administration is appealing the rulings.

Al-Rawi’s brother and his family lived as refugees in Syria for five years. When conditions became too dangerous, they moved to Turkey. Now, he doesn’t know if they’ll ever make it to the U.S. “It’s so bad. I’m waiting for them 10 years,” said Al-Rawi, an Indianapolis resident. “I got (U.S.) citizenship two years ago, and I applied for them.

I’m going to be a sponsor for them when they come, find a job for them, buy a car for them, tell them what is the system of life over here, but I think this is just dreams. I can’t make it.”

Al-Rawi is a member of Al Salam, a Muslim community center near 96th Street and Michigan Road that serves residents of Carmel, Zionsville and surrounding areas. He is among the many local Muslims struggling to make sense of the Trump administration’s policies they feel indirectly target their community.

Hera Ashraf, a Carmel resident and member of Al Salam, said Trump is only following through on campaign promises, but much quicker than she expected. Since he signed the order, she said local response has been positive, as strangers have asked about her well-being and what they can do to help.

She was overwhelmed by the show of support at a rally protesting Trump’s travel ban Jan. 29 at the Indianapolis International Airport and believes these types of events are key in responding to the administration.

“The majority of people there weren’t Muslim, so just seeing incidents like this across the coun-

In December 2016, Ali Al-Rawi met then-Gov. Mike Pence when he visited his office to represent refugees in Indiana. Pence had attempted to block aid to Syrian refugees at the state level, but his policy was ruled unconstitutional in court. (Submitted photo)

try is what’s going to push us forward and get us through this bump in the road,” she said.

Ashhar Madni grew up in the Muslim minority in India, and he said the current anti-Muslim rhetoric is like déjà vu from his time there. The Carmel resident believes Trump signed the orders to assure his base that he’s taking action, but he’s unsure about its impact and effectiveness.

He said the Muslim community must be “more vocal and visible now than ever before” and make an effort to reach out to their neighbors and educate them about their religion.

“The onus is on us to do that,” Madni said.

Madni is urging the local Muslim community to write to the Trump administration to outline their response to his policies and explain how the orders are affecting them. Ashraf penned a letter to President Barack Obama in 2016 expressing support after he visited a Baltimore mosque. Not only did she receive a reply, but she was invited to the White House and had the opportunity to shake the president’s hand.

Ashraf doesn’t expect a similar response from Trump, but she is urging Muslims to engage in conversations and answer questions from their neighbors of all political views.

“Now more than ever, both sides need to step out of their comfort zones and really get to know each other’s perspectives,” she said. “That’s the only way we’ll be able to move forward.”

Dispatches IvenTeam displays prototype — The Carmel High School InvenTeam invites the community to view its first prototype of a medical device from 2 to 3 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Carmel Clay Public Library, 55 4th Ave. SE. The group received a $10,000 grant from the LemelsonMIT Foundation to fund the project. The wearable device will detect epileptic seizures and inject anticonvulsant medicine. The team is eager to share its story and get feedback as it continues to work toward the final presentation in Boston in June.

Façade grants – The City of Carmel’s Historic Preservation Commission will oversee a façade grant program for the city’s historic properties in 2017 and will introduce it to prospective applicants at two public meetings set for 6 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 9 in the Caucus Room at City Hall, 1 Civic Square. Owners and occupants of properties recognized as “outstanding,” “notable” or “contributing” in the 2014 Carmel and Clay Township Historic Architecture Survey will be eligible for the grants. Applications may be downloaded at goo.gl/KSyAhh, and are due May 1.

Top volunteer – Grace Zhang of Carmel has been named a top youth volunteer of 2017 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. As a state honoree, Zhang will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion and an all-expensepaid trip in early May to Washington, D.C., where she will join other honorees for four days of national recognition events. During the trip, 10 students will be named America’s top youth volunteers of 2017.

Scholarships available – Tru Direction, Inc. will award $500 to $2,500 scholarships per qualified applicant as determined by a committee. Scholarships may be used for any related expenses for college, university, trade school or technical school. For more information on eligibility, visit TruDirection.org. Applications are due by March 31.

Bag bingo – The Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County presents Bag Bingo at 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at Brookshire Golf Club, 12120 Brookshire Pkwy. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door and include four bingo cards, appetizers and drinks. Cash bar will be available.

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CPC could limit speaking time

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com The Carmel Plan Commission is considering changes to zoning procedures that could limit speaking time at meetdevelopment ings and speed up the approval process.

Opponents say the proposed changes would make it harder for residents to speak against developments that concern them.

These proposals will likely be voted on at the Carmel Kirsh Plan Commission meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at Carmel City Hall.

Many of the ideas come from a red tape committee, formed by OneZone, the combined chambers of commerce of Carmel and Fishers, to see what can be done to streamline the government approval processes.

The recommendations include: • Allowing the commission to decide at the end of a public meeting whether an item could be assigned to a committee with final voting authority. This means the matter would not have to come back to the full commission for a final vote.

• Dealing with smaller subdivisions in a

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new separate plat committee where no new infrastructure improvements are needed.

• Abolishing the distinction between “favorable” and “unfavorable” comments in the public hearing process. Currently, five minutes are allocated each for “favorable” and “unfavorable” comments and 15 minutes are allocated for general organized remonstrance for 25 minutes total.

Now all of that time will total 20 minutes and no more than half will be designated for groups. The public comments will be limited to three minutes per person.

• Allowing the commission to suspend the public’s rules regarding public notice with a two-thirds vote of all committee members, or four out of five members.

Plan commission member Josh Kirsh said none of the changes are designed to reduce transparency or silence anyone but to streamline the process.

“We’re trying to make things more efficient and cut down the wasted time,” Kirsh said.

“We just don’t need to make someone’s project cost tens of thousands of dollars more and ask them to come back six times for a standard project.”

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The Carmel City Council met Feb. 6 to discuss requirements for pet owners, approve the Clay Corner Planned city council Unit Development and more.

• The Clay Corner Planned Unit Development passed 8-1 with new Councilor Tony Green, whose district includes the site, voting against it. The project at W. Main Street and Clay Center Road would include 76 lots on 34.5 acres, which some have said is too dense.

• The Carmel City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to require pet owners to get their dogs and cats spayed or neutered within six months, unless they obtain a breeder’s permit from the Carmel Police Dept. This is because Hamilton County will no longer enforce its mandatory spay/neuter ordinance within Carmel city limits.

• The Carmel City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that creates a 60-day waiting period for a demolition permit if the structure that is to be demolished has been designated as an “outstanding,” “contributing” or “notable”

structure by the Carmel Historic Preservation Commission’s Historic Architecture Survey. Director of Community Services Mike Hollibaugh said there are 500 potential sites but only a handful could potentially be “in harms way” of future development.

• The Carmel Redevelopment Commission gave an update. It will be working on expanding the offices of The Palladium and has opened bids for the acquisition of the former Arby’s site at Range Line Road and Carmel Drive. The only bidder so far is Anderson Birkla, which is developing the former Party Time Rental site immediately to the north.

• The Carmel City Council introduced and tabled a proposal to transfer appropriations to fund Comprehensive Annual Financial Report-related expenditures from the Clerk Treasurer’s Office to the Mayor’s Office. This comes after the council previously decided to create an audit committee to oversee all city audits. The committee was created after some on the council said Clerk-Treasurer Christine Pauley was taking too long on the audit.

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Property taxes to decrease

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com In 2016, some Carmel homeowners saw their property taxes increase, but this year many will see a decrease, according to recently confirmed tax rates from city news the City of Carmel.

Taxes increased from 70.07 cents per $100 in 2015 to 83.56 cents per $100 in 2016. Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said the tax increase was due to a larger city budget and because of a one-time appeal to the state to recoup more than $4 million in miscalculated taxes during the annexation of West Clay. That accounts for about 6 cents per $100 of the 2016 city rate increase.

That 6 cents per $100 peels off for 2017, and the 2017 city rate will be $0.7895, only slightly higher than the $0.7885 expected when the budget was adopted.

“It’s always an estimate, because we don’t know from the state,” Brainard said.

Free dance performance – The public is invited to a free performance of Kathak, a form of Indian dance, at 4 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road. For more information, visit IndyKathak. com.

All of the tax rates are for the city rate only and do not account for county taxes, library taxes and other taxes that make up the entire property tax bill for homeowners.

In 2016, the typical owner of a $200,000 home paid $2,024 per year in city taxes. In 2017, it will be $1,979. This doesn’t account for changes in the assessed value of a home.

“In the future, we believe the tax should stay the same, around this amount,” Brainard said.

Brainard said there are some corrections to be made with the state before the rate will be finalized. Curt Coonrod, a financial consultant for the City of Carmel, discovered that the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance omitted the appropriations, rates and levies for the series of property tax bonds issued in 2016. Brainard said it appears to be a simple oversight. Coonrod will draft a response asking the state to correct it. If not corrected, it could affect the tax rate.

CHS charity dinner – Carmel High School will host the annual Charity Auction Dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 22. Cost is $7 and includes dinner, games and auction. Proceeds will benefit the Carmel Dance Marathon, and in turn Riley’s Hospital for Children.

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Referendums could be extended

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school referendum.”

House Bill 1038 provides that voters in a general fund referendum for a political subdiviState Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) has ausion that takes place after June 30, 2017, may thored a bill to change the maximum number not approve a levy that is imposed for of years for a education school referendum more than eight years. Current law provides that voters in a general fund tax from seven to referendum may not approve a levy eight. He said the reason is school refthat is imposed for more than seven erendum levies expire during off-year years. elections, and it’s easier with even Carmel Clay Schools is seeking a numbers to avoid special elections. referendum for 2017 because its sev“It’s just a common sense thing,” Torr en-year referendum operational tax Torr said. “Doing it the old way, we either have to hold a special election in an odd is expiring at the end of the year. The school board was to vote Feb. 13 on whether to hold year or we miss out on a year of taxes while a special election in May. we wait for another year to vote on another

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WWII vet honored 50 years after mission declassified

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For more than 70 years, James E. “Andy” Anderson wouldn’t tell anyone about the mustard gas burns on his face. military It was the result of a top secret mission he volunteered for as a U.S. Army medic in 1944 during World War II. Anderson, who now lives at Carmel Health and Living, a senior care community, joked that he was just a “dumb” medic. The 94-yearold said he felt like a “sissy” because he wasn’t fighting. Instead, he had many soldiers die in his arms as he rushed to treat the wounded at the Battle of the Bulge, the last major German offensive of the war.

On Jan. 24, the Carmel VFW, Carmel American Legion, Waryears Discussion Group and the City of Carmel joined to honor Anderson in a special ceremony. His top secret mission — now declassified after 50 years — was shared with a room full of veterans who thanked him for his service.

Carmel City Attorney Doug Haney, a veteran himself, presented Anderson with a city proclamation that declared Jan. 24, 2017, as James E. Anderson Day in the city.

Anderson’s mission dealt with training for mustard gas attacks, which the Germans used in World War I. During the training exercises, Anderson’s team was sent into the Canadian forest and was exposed directly to mustard gas. It was dangerous. One medic died because his gas mask wasn’t on properly.

“Andy really is a hero,” Vietnam veteran Col. Bob Clifford said. “Without the sacrifice that he went through, we wouldn’t have the techniques and procedures on how to handle a mustard gas attack. Thank God it wasn’t used in World War II. But it was used recently by

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Anderson was drafted in December 1941. As a result, he missed his graduation ceremony at Broad Ripple High School. He received his diploma in 1943 while still serving.

Before landing on the French coast, Anderson’s unit was stationed in Pontypridd, Wales. The soldiers stayed with families, and Anderson kept in touch with the families for many years.

Anderson’s unit landed at Utah Beach in Normandy 10 days after D-Day. Anderson was assigned to Gen. George Patton’s Third Army, and his unit moved at a brisk pace. Anderson proudly recalls meeting the famed general once.

At the ceremony recognizing Anderson, veterans honored him with speeches and gifts, and there was even a dance by Andrews Sisters imitators.

“I’m just so thankful for everyone who came,” Anderson said. “I just can’t believe this is happening.”

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The U.S. Marines motto of Semper Fidelis is Latin for Always Faithful.

That certainly deACHIEVEMENT scribes John Hebert’s connection to the Carmel High School football program.

Hebert, a 1989 CHS graduate and former player, was a long-time CHS assistant football coach before becoming head coach in 2015.

Hebert was honored with the U.S. Marine Corps Semper Fi Coach Award at the Glazier Coaching Clinic Jan. 21 in Indianapolis. Hebert was presented with a trophy.

“I was humbled by it,” Hebert said. “I never served (in the armed forces), so I’m a little reluctant to push that on my own. But the way I look at it, it is an award for our program. The kids in our program do an amazing job, and a lot of them are going to go on and do great things. I’m sure that had something to do with me getting this award.”

Hebert helped lead the Greyhounds to a Class 6A state title last season.

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Hebert had attended the 2016 Semper Fi Bowl in Carson, Calif., as former CHS linebacker Noah Burks played for the West team.

“My understanding is they have awarded a coaching award in each of the cities where the Glazier Clinics are,” Hebert said.

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Donald Hugh House, Sr. passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2017 at the age of 81. He was born in Murphysboro, Illinois on March 19, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents Zella (Eason) and Lloyd House, his beloved wife Joyce Ann, and grandson, Jeffrey William House.

He is lovingly remembered by his sons, Donald House (Joanne) of Knightstown, IN, Kirk House (Laura) of Indianapolis, IN, daughters Angela Burklow of Noblesville, IN, Tamela Anthony (Michael) of Noblesville, IN, Andrea Emery (David) of Acworth, GA, sister Jean Koch of Rockwall, TX, girlfriend Rose Dearing of Greenwood, IN, 16 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 4:00 PM at Carmel American Legion Post 155, 852 W. Main Street, Carmel, IN 46032. Condolences may be offered at 5717 S. SR 109, Knightstown, IN 46148.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com It makes sense that Korin Reid became a data scientist.

Her father, ACHIEVEMENT John, is an actuary and her mother, Robin, encouraged all three of her children to learn about science and enter science fairs.

“She would always take us to different science opportunities at different universities,” Reid said. “I knew in middle school that I wanted to go into engineering or some sort of STEM. My mom and dad encouraged us to pursue STEM opportunities.”

Reid, a 2005 Carmel High School graduate and valedictorian, was named one of the 2017 Forbes 30 under 30 winners for science.

“I didn’t find out about the award until it was announced,” said Reid, who turns 30 in March.

Reid found out about the honor on Twitter.

When she saw it was announced and she hadn’t been contacted, she didn’t think she was selected.

Reid, who lives in Atlanta, is a senior data specialist for McKesson Health Solutions.

“At the core of what we do is we’re a clear-

inghouse. We handle all the electronic transactions, the claims and eligibility,” Reid said.

“Since we have all this data, we actually leverage it to send analytics products back to health care providers.”

Reid said the data can be used to provide value to various stakeholders.

“You can make predictions that can reduce revenue cycle uncertainties,” Reid said. “You can analyze when they will get paid, how much they will get Reid paid and look at claim denials. You can also look at population health. What are the population’s risks for various diseases or avoidable complications? There are a lot of interesting problems you can solve on both sides.”

Reid started with McKesson in October 2013, serving as a data scientist with McKesson Health Solutions. Reid, who earned her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University, received her doctorate from Georgia Tech. She was named one of McKesson’s 2016 Distinguished Technologists.

“I realized in graduate school I love coding, I love math and I love modeling, so I knew I wanted to apply that to something that would be impactful,” Reid said. “Health care is a really good way to help others.”

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Dispatches Democratic Women meeting — The Democratic Women of Hamilton County will hold its next meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 18 at the Delaware Township Community Building, 9090 E. 131st St., Fishers. Julie Vaughn of the Citizens Action Coalition Education Fund will be the featured speaker. Please bring a canned food item for the food pantry, or a new or gently used coat for a child.

DECA advisors needed — Carmel DECA is in need of business professionals to serve on the Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee. Members are especially needed in the areas of accounting, business law, business management, marketing and computer hardware and software. Advisory members will meet with teachers to review curriculum. If interested, contact Deb Lesjak at dlesjak@ccs.k12.in.us.

2017 climate change issues — The Carmel Green Initiative presents a sustainable living seminar from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the Carmel Clay Public Library.

Jesse Kharbanda, executive director of the Hoosier Environmental Council, will provide information on how to protect the planet.

Amanda Shepherd, senior outreach associate, will talk about being an advocate for the environment. For more information, visit CarmelGreen.org.

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By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Dramatic changes are coming to the Monon Trail in Carmel.

On Feb. 7, the City of cover story Carmel announced a major expansion and transformation of the Monon Greenway between City Center Drive and Main Street that will cost between $20-$23 million.

The project includes transforming the current 12-foot wide path into a 140-foot wide area that will feature new dedicated lanes for cycling, sidewalks, green spaces, two oneway streets and additional parking on either side of the trail. There also will be a new Midtown Plaza at 4th Street SW near the Allied Solutions corporate headquarters.

The project will be funded through $18 million from county option income tax bonds, $2 million from general obligation bonds and $3 million from Midtown developers.

“This new expanded Monon Boulevard will quickly become a major epicenter of activity in Midtown and the Arts & Design District, a place where our residents and visitors will be able to take a stroll after a show at Brainard the Palladium, walk or bike to dinner or spend a Saturday afternoon with their children and pets on the trail or in one of many new green spaces and plazas,” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said.

Brainard said the city will start construction this summer in conjunction with the 4th Avenue project, which includes a new roundabout. The project will be built in stages and is expected to be complete in the summer of 2018. It does not require city council approval because councilors already approved bonds associated with it.

The major announcement comes months after the Carmel Redevelopment Commission hired Danish design firm Gehl to study how the Monon could be redesigned to accommodate years of growth. Brainard said an expansion is necessary because of overcrowding that is expected to worsen as the Midtown development takes shape. Midtown includes more than $150 million in mixed-use development planned along the Monon between Main

Have all the bonds associated with the project already been approved?

Yes. Mayor Jim Brainard said the money is literally in the bank. It’s funded through previous bonds that didn’t necessarily specify this exact project but were designated for infrastructure. The Monon was mentioned in the more than $200 million in bonds approved last year.

Planned upgrades to the Monon Trail include adding a Midtown Plaza. (Submitted rendering)

into Carmel until sometime between 2001 and Street and City Center Drive.

2002.

“We’re taking the Monon and turning it As of 2016, Carmel had 188 miles of trails. into an urban trail through the city center so “The Monon Trail has been the best thing it’ll have a different feel and flavor,” Brainard ever for our City Center,” Brainard said. “All said. “It’ll be a lot like the Cultural Trail in the amenities are connected. It has done Indianapolis.” wonders, and the Arts & Design District would The mayor said the final plans include a never have developed the way it has without wider path for the Monon with room for cythe Monon.” clists and pedestrians, two one-way roads City councilor Bruce Kimball, an for motorists to visit soon-to-be advocate for cycling in the city, said constructed businesses along the the investment in the Monon will help Monon, parking spots along the street boost economic development. and two cycle-track paths along the “This investment of public dollars sidewalk near the one-way roads. is another major step in establishing The cycle-track paths are designed Carmel’s reputation as a city that for shorter trips and will be made of embraces the culture of cycling,” Kimcolored material different than traKimball ball said. ditional pavement. Trees also will be Kimball also noted that nearby neighborplanted along with shrubs and green space. hoods should see their property values rise as The changes to the Monon come after a result of the changes. decades of growth of cycling and pedestrian “I think the big winners will be the older pathways throughout Carmel. When Brainard neighborhoods that surround the Monon and became mayor in 1996, almost no bike paths the urban core,” Kimball said. “The benefits existed in the city. The Monon Trail was built extend out from the Monon to our residents.” in Indianapolis in 1999 but wasn’t expanded

Will relocating utilities be a challenge?

Could be. Brainard said he’s negotiated for months with Duke Energy to get power lines buried in this area. It’s very expensive but necessary to get this project going. “Utility movements are always an X-factor,” Brainard said. “The publicly traded utilities are obligated to move out of our right of way, but how fast they do it can vary, so there’s always that risk with construction.”

Will the Monon be closed for a certain period of time?

Brainard said the current stretch of path will be closed, but there will always be detours in place. “We’re committed to always keeping the Monon Trail open during this project,” he said.

What about lighting?

Brainard said there will be lighting along the entire length of the Monon with holiday lighting during the winter months.

How will this affect flooding and drainage?

Brainard said that’s part of the project.

While they reconstruct the Monon, the city will improve stormwater drainage in the area at the same time.

What’s a good comparison for what this will look like?

Brainard said the center of Stockholm, Sweden, has an area that looks a lot like this. “Those streets are beautiful,” he said. “I’ve seen them. It’s gorgeous.”

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To readers: Door is open There has been a lot of slap-back in recent days regarding this column and the one penned weekly by associate editor Terry Anker. Speaking only for this column, we write in this little corner of the newspaper to share our views. We’re here to stir discussion, not to raise hell. This could come as a surprise to many among the readership, but we actually talk and sometimes debate about what to write for the next edition.

It should be of absolutely no surprise that we’re conservatives, but not Republicans.

Lately, given our leanings (not spewing hate, as some state in emails to us), feathers have become ruffled. That wasn’t the goal. The objective was and is to encourage discussion on any number of points. This is neither an apology for anything you have read in this space nor is it a condemnation of viewpoints counter to ours. Previously, we have made the offer to those whose views differ from ours to write their own piece in this space.

We meant it, and we still mean it. It absolutely will be printed, as long as it remains G-rated, and it only will be edited for editorial style, grammar and spelling; never would the tenor of the writing be changed. We recognize our communities are evolving, that this swath of Indiana no longer is fully Republican Central, and so the door still is open to anyone that wishes to share his or her views. Anyone. We will offer this warning, however: This column holds “approximately” 279 words. Writing for this space sometimes can be an arduous exercise of heavy selfediting required. In all sincerity, if you wish to join us, welcome aboard!

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

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Food for thought

Commentary by Terry Anker

Food – we eat it every day and yet most of us know precious little about it. In my younger years, we grew and maintained a garden. Actually, it was a reasonably sizeable one.

My city girl-bride was charmed by the notion of harvesting our own fruits and vegetables. We ate all we could and would often preserve by canning the rest. Through the years, we became most pleased with our salsa. It was tangy and unique. In a day when Chi-Chi’s dominated our collective notion of it, ours was a something, as Monty Python’s troop might say, entirely different.

But as with many good things, life got in the way. Spraying and fertilizing a pair of juvenile apple trees to make a tasty applesauce gave way to the lure of a quick pop of the lid of the Gerber baby food jar to feed our hungry young ones. Convenience overwhelmed good intentions. Family held onto the old ways as mom continued to make

homemade applesauce long after we’d given up the pressure cooker. But eventually, we all came to accept store-bought as a fixture of our modern and more urban lives.

It is rightly said, “All things old are new again.” Earlier this year, I was encouraged to join a young, and way-more-hip, friend to take a class on canning. Deciding simple best, I stuck with pickled green beans – perfect for a game-day Bloody Mary. The result was sublime – not that the outcome was remarkable, but I was reminded of the connection between our food and us. Our Hoosier State is rife with innovation in agriculture. Today, tall buildings house indoor vertical farms, and plants grow with innate insect resistance. Maybe it is time to learn a bit more. Maybe, it is time to plant again.

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

As I approach my 10-year anniversary with Current, I’ll be sharing some of my most “famous” columns. Here’s the humor one that forever changed my spouse’s identity: Pardon me, but my Kentucky is showing.

Over the weekend, as I lay in bed, I heard what sounded like a small critter shuffling behind me. My first thought was “squirrel in the chimney,” but as the scratching shifted, I knew it had to be the attic. I went to fetch my man, who will heretofore be called “Doo” in reference to Loretta Lynn’s husband.

Doo confirmed that something was definitely up there, but said not to fret. I managed to fall asleep until more creepy pawing awoken me. Dang nabbit! I went outside to take a gander, but couldn’t see nothing.’ Then a demon with two pointy ears came into focus on the roofline, and I, naturally, hightailed it to safety.

At first light, Doo and his trusty broom discovered our perp, a big mother of a raccoon. He tried to scare the varmint onto the roof, but no good. The coon hunkered down between the joists. “I’ll be back,” Doo shouted, as he sped off in his truck.

Now armed with a pellet gun, Doo returned to the attic, ready to go all “Deliverance” on the critter. From the front yard, I heard pop! pop! and then Doo hollerin’, “I got him!” Though we couldn’t find a body, we claimed victory.

That night, however, our worst nightmare was confirmed. The dern raccoon was alive!

So Doo again grabbed his gun and headed into the fray, while I sprinted outside. As I stood barefoot in a bathrobe, Doo bounded from the door in nothin’ but a pair of cut-offs, yellin’ he’d finally nailed the sucker.

How Butcher Holler is that? Me and Doo, half naked at midnight, trying to kill a coon with a shotgun?

Peace out, y’all.

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

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REA D ER ’ S V I EW In response to the city’s Airbnb letter Editor, I recently received the "Airbnb" letter from Carmel. My home is listed, but I have never actually rented the room.

"Your home is an area that is classified as a Residential Single Family zone, which means you are welcome to use your home as a residence," the letter states. "But you are not able to suddenly turn it into a restaurant, a dry-cleaning business, factory or — as is apparently the case now — a hotel or bed-andbreakfast. Doing so would be unfair to your neighbors and to our local businesses and would be contrary to the community's zoning laws."

Does everyone who claims a home-office deduction on their IRS tax forms need to apply for a variance? As I am an “independent contractor” as a caregiver for a sick friend, do I need to apply for a variance to continue to do this from my home in the Residential Single Family zone?

It is more than odd that the City of Carmel

is so eager to interrupt people’s lives for renting out a room on the basis of zoning, but when developers come to the city with a PUD designed for the purpose of subverting existing zoning ordinances, they are welcomed with open arms. No arguments about traffic or property values are strong enough to turn back the massive permanent over-development of a Residential Single Family area. But when a Carmel citizen wishes to have an empty room in her house used in a reasonable fashion, then the city becomes extremely active. I demand that developers be held to the same zoning standards as Carmel wishes to (impose) on individual citizens.

I support House Bill 1133, which tries to find the balance between the rights of Indiana residents to use their property as they please and protecting home rule. That would keep city governments out of our decisions as to how to live within our own four walls.

Alison Brown, Carmel Read the full letter at currentincarmel.com

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REA D ERS ’ V I EWS Warehouse closing ‘unfortunate’ Editor, Thanks for pointing out what happened with The Warehouse. It’s unfortunate that the former owner ducked responsibility by pushing it off to her lawyers. The timing of the closure was seemingly quite convenient for her – just days before a soldout show with a number of other shows lined up with tickets sold. It was carefully orchestrated – when the email was sent announcing the closure, the web page had been shut down and the phone had been disconnected, the doors locked and they had conveniently left so as not to answer any questions.

Local singer/songwriter Rich Hardesty had a show scheduled for March 25, and I bought the entire front row for myself and friends.

That was over $500 I spent on tickets. How did I find out about the closing? Rich himself called me to express how badly he felt that we got left in the lurch. Oh, and the owner didn’t even notify the bands – they found out via the email The Warehouse sent out. The honorable thing to do would have been to contact those of us who clearly would not be able to attend the concerts we had purchased tickets for and refund our money.

Most disturbing is that a core group of people have supported the venue over the years, so they screwed over the people who patronized them the most. I as well plan to do what I can to recoup the money they took from me – I disputed the charge on my card, but not holding my breath on that. I’m not sure what Heather Ramsey’s next venture will be that she is “looking forward to,” but I for one will not be supporting it.

Andrew Franklin, Carmel

Respect Carmel’s diversity

Editor, The recent editorial in your paper was not only tasteless and insulting, but also way off target. To read these poorly constructed paragraphs is to conclude that the largest public outpouring of concern our nation has seen since the 1960s is a trivial matter. It is not. I traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the march, and to observe the activities of the inauguration.

On Friday, a homogeneous white crowd moved through concrete barricades, 10-foot-high fenced enclosures manned by the National Guard and excluded many from getting to positions where one could view the parade. Police threw grenades (I heard them personally) and tear gas (I smelled it) and swarmed in riot gear to locations where pro- and anti-Trump protestors were in conflict. Glass was broken on three store fronts and 217 individuals were arrested.

Saturday was an entirely different experience. A crowd easily three times the size of Friday’s turnout gathered peacefully with a fraction of the militarized presence. The group represented our nation through a diversity of age, race, gender, sexual orientation and physical ability. The crowd was uniformly positive, friendly, cooperative and engaged. There was no destructive action and zero arrests.

Your editorial was dismissive and condescending. To walk on the Monon is to experience the rich and growing diversity of our city. To serve your readership, I would encourage you to be more respectful of all of the citizenry.

Sara Jo Grethlein, Carmel Read the full letter at currentincarmel.com

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Spread the word on condiments Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Condiments are a male thing. You never hear a man say to his wife, “Golly, with all that ketchup on your burger, sweethumor heart, you can’t possibly appreciate the fine texture and flavor of the grain-fed beef.” Women are more apt to say, “If you put ketchup on my pot roast, I will rip your ruby red tongue right out of your mouth.”

I don’t want to brag, but I have improved just about every dinner my wife has ever prepared by carefully adding the appropriate condiment. What would her chicken marsala be like without mayonnaise? Uneventful, that’s what. How would her beef bourguignon taste without mustard? I shudder to think. Veal Oscar without horseradish sauce? Lifeless. What do I say to my wife if dinner is a bit lacking?

“My condiments to the chef.”

Here’s some final advice on condiments: 1. You can leave mustard and ketchup on your dining room table overnight. Don’t do this with mayonnaise. There is an entire cemetery in Brooklyn, New York, filled with men who hid a pastrami sandwich under the bed, forgetting that Russian dressing is half mayonnaise.

2. Always put mustard in between the

meats on the bread. Mayonnaise, however, needs to go on top of the meat. Ketchup can go either way. Never apply condiments directly to the bread. This information is the result of a grant by the United States government to a national taste-testing institute. Finally, tax money well spent.

3. Turn upside down and shake all plastic bottles vigorously before squeezing. Otherwise, the bottle will make an embarrassing sound. Or, if you want a laugh from your kids or grandkids, just say “excuse me” after it squirts. It’s foolproof.

4. Mayonnaise belongs in a jar. Buying mayonnaise in a plastic squeeze bottle would be like buying whipped cream in a box. The manufacturers should be arrested. Where is the FBI when you really need them?

Finally, it’s important that parents teach their kids about ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard at home. I don’t want the public school system passing out condiments in the cafeteria.

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through the world of software licensing and asset management as an IBM Premier Business Partner,” Loveys said.

Along with its growing software sales John Loveys could think of no better and IT consulting departments, Loveys name for a rebranding than CleanSlate. said the company has a custom PreferredPartner transformed application development team into CleanSREBRANDING late in in-house with a growing pool of local customers.

January, The company, which has more officially launching its new webthan 500 clients, reported annual site Jan. 17. sales of $50 million in 2016 and “Simply put, it was time,” added 12 new jobs. said Loveys, president and chief Loveys “We exceeded our annual revexecutive officer of the Carmelenue targets and added some key technibased company. “Since 2001, we’ve built cal personnel that has us positioned for a a reputation as one of the largest, most very strong 2017,” Loveys said. respected IBM software resellers in the Loveys said the company plans to add country. CleanSlate brings our IBM and 10 more jobs to the software sales and IT consulting services together under one consulting teams. name, and represents our broader of“Our 32 employees have an averferings as a full-service, nuts-to-bolts IT age of 10 years of experience and hold consulting company. We can more easily more than 125 IBM technical and sales tout our company under a single, more certifications,” Loveys said. “CleanSlate impactful name.”

Loveys said in recent years the compa- captures the best of our culture, because ny has added Amazon, Salesforce, Google, we start each project and partnership with a clean slate, full of promise and Conga and DocuSign as technology partpossibility.” ners in addition to IBM. “We will continue to help clients wade

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Daniel J. Pfleging, who recently finished 12 years of service as Hamilton County Superior Court 2 judge, joined Carmel-based law NEW ROLE firm Cate, Terry and Gookins, LLC, on an of counsel basis.

Pfleging worked as a Hamilton County deputy prosecutor from 1982 to 1985 before working as a public defender for 10 years and Hamilton County magistrate for 10 years after that.

Pfleging Several years ago, Pfleging hired firm partner/co-founder Russ Cate to be second clerk at Superior Court 2.

“I was too old to run for re-election and I was too young to retire,” Pfleging said. “I gave Russ his first legal job, and so it’s only fitting that he gave me my last.”

Pfleging will practice in the areas of criminal law, family law and general practice. He said he’s interested in getting involved with mediation.

“I think it’s a good way to resolve conflict without going to trial,” he said.

Pfleging, 69, of Noblesville, said besides a few cases with Cate, Terry and Gookins, he plans to take a few more vacations a year with his wife than he was able to when he was a judge.

Dispatches David Weekley Homes now building in Harmony — David Weekley Homes is now building in the Harmony neighborhood. Two homes, the Allenwood and the Castledale, will become available this month. The Castledale model home is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at 15026 American Lotus Dr. New director — James R. Crider, a U.S. Army officer for the past 28 years, has accepted the position as the City of Carmel’s new director of administration. Crider replaces Steve Engelking, who retired late last year. In his new role, Crider will serve as chief of staff, overseeing day-to-day administrative operations throughout the city. He will Crider serve as director of the Emergency Operations Team, is designated as the city’s official purchasing agent and will oversee all city-owned or -leased property. Crider will begin his official duties in June.

Merit Deputy Sheriff applications — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of Merit Deputy Sheriff.

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GoodCall analyzed more than 500 cities nationwide using criteria such as affordability, crime rate, and educational values. Carmel placed 23rd in the nation and was in the top 10 percent for affordability. Source: GoodCall.com.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com A new professional building will be constructed at Radrick Drive and Gray Road.

The groundbreaking development is set for 2:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at 14801 Market Center Dr., Carmel. The anticipated finish date is Aug. 1 for the freestanding building, which has a Carmel address but stands in Westfield in the Bridgewater area.

Steve Wolkoff said his Indianapolis-based firm, Terra Real Estate, is serving as the owners’ representative for the project.

The owner is Dr. Justin Gilmore, a chiropractor whose business Gilmore Chiropractor is nearby at 14643 Gray Rd., Noblesville.

“We’re coordinating everything with the general contractor. We did all the zoning work,” Wolkoff said.

The building is 10,000 square feet. Dr. Gilmore is taking 2,000 square feet.

Motion 4 Life Fitness is a unique health and fitness facility focusing on men and women older than 45. There will be onsite personal trainers at the private club, which will occupy 6,000 square feet.

The final 2,000 square feet has yet to be leased.

“We’re looking for a complementary user to the exercise facility and the chiropractor office,” Wolkoff said. “It could be medical or dental, or it could be financial planning or any other professional office use.”

Mike Cole is handling the leasing for Terra on that space. He can be reached at 317-446-4433.

The architect is Rick Thomason of R.E. Thomason & Associates and the general contractor is Greg O’Herren of Shamrock Builders.

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IU Health will host the first “Create a Happy Heart” event in Fishers and Carmel this month as part of IU Health’s annual celebration of National family fun Heart Month.

Artist Tanya Roberts will guide attendees through creating their own “Happy Heart” paintings on canvas. All supplies will be provided by IU Health.

At the end of the evening, participants will be able to take their “Happy Heart” Harlamert home.

“We wanted to create a fun, relaxed event where people could come and learn about making their heart healthy,” said Sheri Acquisto, senior marketing associate for the Indy Suburban Hospitals with IU Health.

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According to Acquisto, IU Health wanted to create an interactive community event for people to learn easy tips for a healthy heart in a fun atmosphere.

“Creating a healthy heart shouldn’t be intimidating,” Acquisto said.

The Fishers “Create a Happy Heart’ event will be held from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 16 at IU Health Saxony Hospital, at 13000 E. 136th St. The Carmel event will be held from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 23 at IU Health North, at 11700 North Meridian.

Heart-healthy appetizers and beverages will be Fisch provided.

The event is free and open to the public.

Space is limited and attendees must RSVP to reserve a spot. To RSVP to the Feb. 16 event at IU Health Saxony Hospital in Fishers, dial 317-678-DOCS (3627). To RSVP, to the Feb. 23 event at IU Health North Hospital, dial 317-688-DOCS (3627).

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Dispatches Eating right — March 8 is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, and the Central Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is reminding everyone to “Put Your Best Fork Forward” by making healthy eating choices throughout the year. For more on the campaign, visit eatright.org/nnm.

Pediatric myths and facts — Riverview Health will host a pediatric myths and facts seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at Riverview Health in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room. Dr. Evan Kreutzer will help parents navigate through common pediatric myths and misconceptions. A light dinner will be served. The program is free, but registration is required. Register at riverview.org/classes or call 317-776-7999.

Burning body fat — Although walking may seem like a relatively easy way to exercise, studies are showing that it is also a very effective way to burn fat. You will burn more calories per minute with more intense forms of exercise, but some of those calories come from non-fat sources. Low intensity cardio, like walking, starts burning fat immediately.

Source: Esquire Board chair named — Community Health Network Foundation recently named Bob Shortle chair of the organization’s board of directors. Co-founder and senior managing director of Periculum Capital Company, Shortle has served on the board since 2007.

Intermittent fasting — One of the most sacred diet rules is to never skip breakfast because it gives you fuel for the day. Recent research is challenging this thinking, however. Intermittent fasting is a trend that has been around for years, but is now being backed up by research. The idea is to contain all your eating into a few hours of the day. One way to accomplish this is to make lunch the first meal of the day, then get all your calories between lunch and dinner.

Source: Esquire Health and fitness classes — Witham Health Services offers several health and fitness classes for all ages and fitness levels. Classes include: Breastfeeding Education, Diabetes Management, Rock Steady Boxing, Silver Sneakers, Tai Chi and more. Some classes are free. For times and locations, visit witham.org or call 765-485-8120.

Blood drive — Riverview Health will host a blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. March 21 outside of the surgery pavilion (entrance 15) at the main hospital at 395 Westfield Rd., Noblesville. This is a free event in conjunction with the Indiana Blood Center. For more, visit donorpoint.org, or call 317-916-5150.

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

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Carmel Rotary plans Bourbon Fest

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com The Carmel Rotary Club is hosting a Bourbon Fest March 11, where attendees can taste a variety of bourbons, sample festival food from local restaurants, smoke cigars and listen to live music.

The event will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Sofi B. Estate at 9399 Ditch Rd. in Carmel.

Tickets are $40 per person with a majority of that money going to the Rotary Foundation, an international nonprofit focused on educational scholarships, Stanley humanitarian grants and the eradication of polio worldwide.

In 2012, there were polio cases reported in four countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan, Chad and Niger. The Rotary Foundation helps make sure thousands of children are immunized against the disease.

A variety of bourbons will be available at Bourbon Fest, a fundraiser for the Rotary Foundation. (File photo)

“My goal with fundraising is to get as much money as possible,” Rotary member and organizer John Stanley said.

A VIP experience is available for $75, which includes a gift bag and a private tasting with a bourbon expert. VIP ticket holders also will be able to get in an hour earlier at 5:30 p.m. to get first crack at the food and bourbon available.

Island Breeze, a band with tropical steeldrum percussion, will play at the event. There

also will be a cigar lounge with complimentary cigars from Blend Cigar Bar paired with bourbon.

For those that don’t care for bourbon or cigars, there will be beer and wine offered as well. The cigar lounge will be separated for non-smokers to avoid smoke. There will be eight to 10 bourbons featured along with eight to 10 local restaurants.

There will be valet parking. All attendees must be 21 or older.

Only 250 total tickets are available. Stanley said he expects space to fill up quickly. He said Rotary came up with the idea to have an indoor event in the spring to balance out the Fourth of July event CarmelFest, which is organized by Carmel Rotary.

“Especially since CarmelFest takes up so much time and is so weather-dependent, we thought it’d be fun to do something a few months prior to keep raising money for worthy causes,” Stanley said.

Tickets can be purchased online at bourbon-fest.eventbrite.com.

Electric violinist to perform at Carmel UMC

By Heather Collins news@currentincarmel.com

Cathy Morris will bring her electrifying performance to the Carmel United Methodist Church Feb. 18. (Submitted photo)

Electric violinist Cathy Morris will perform from 7-8 p.m. Feb. 18 at Carmel United Method Church as part of concert the church’s Sacred Arts Council Artist Concert Series.

Morris refers to her contemporary combination of jazz melodies with Latin rhythms, funk grooves, fusion rock and blues as “Party Jazz in Box.” Known for her passion, energy and enthusiasm, Morris has opened for Bonnie Raitt, George Benson and Al Jarreau and performed VIP shows for President Bill Clinton, Jim Irsay, Deepak Chopra, John Mellencamp and more.

“I love playing for the youngest of the young and the youngest hearted of the old,” Morris said.

Morris has been a part of the Midwest arts community for the past 20 years as a performer, composer, educator and record-

ing artist.

She performs in a variety of venues, including opening ceremonies, festivals, churches and orchestral appearances.

She said her focus is on benefiting the audience and the community she is playing for. Notably, Morris has performed at the Indianapolis 500, Indy Jazz Fest, the International Violin Competition Opening Ceremonies and a featured concert in Shikoku, Japan. Morris refers to her live performances as “audio art.”

“This is from my heart,” Morris said. “It’s like an art exhibit of sound.”

During her performance at the Sacred Arts Council Concert Series, Morris will play her own original work. Keyboardist Gary Walters, bassist Steve Dokken and drummer Tony Medeiros will accompany her.

Desserts and coffee will be served. The event will take place in the Family Life Center at Carmel United Methodist Church, 621 S. Range line Rd. For more on tickets, visit carmelumc.org/register.

Ball State students real-world ready for Masterworks concert at Palladium — Ball State University’s School of Music will make its debut at the Palladium at The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Indiana, at 3 p.m. Feb. 26. Concert tickets range from $10 to $40. Student tickets are $5 and can be purchased through thecenterpresents.org or by calling the box office at 317-843-3800.

ISO brings Teddy Bear Concert Series to Carmel — At 11 a.m., March 4, the Indiana Symphony Orchestra will bring its popular Teddy Bear Concert Series to Carmel. “Giant’s Violin” will be performed at the Carmel Clay Public Library. The ISO launched the free series in 2014 in Indianapolis and continues to expand the program to more central Indiana locations. For more, visit IndianapolisSymphony. org.

‘Abstract Painting in Europe, 1949-1968,’ this spring at the Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University — From March 11 to May 7, the Eskenazi Museum of Art will present ‘Abstract Painting in Europe, 1949-1968,’ curated by Jenny McComas, the Eskenazi Museum of Art’s Curator of European and American Art. The works in the exhibition were created between 1949, the year that saw the division of Germany into East and West, and 1968, a year marked by civil and political unrest across the continent, from student and worker uprisings in Paris to anti-Soviet protests in Prague. Ten paintings from the museum’s permanent collection representing artists from Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, France, Hungary and Poland will be on view in the exhibition. For more, visit artmuseum.indiana.edu.

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store with their set, but we promise it will be a showstopper.”

Both groups will compete at Center Grove As the show choir competition season is about to commence, Carmel High School junior High School Feb. 18, Glenwood High School in Chatham, Ill., March 3-5 and at Hannah Paul is conschools fident the choirs are Wheaton (lll.) Warrenville South High School March 10-12. The New Edition, prepared. the CHS mixed intermediate show “There’s always more preparation choir, also will compete at Center we can do. We can always keep imGrove. proving and we strive for that,” Paul Paul said the Ambassadors are keepsaid. “We’ve been working hard in the ing their performance under wraps. classroom, after school rehearsals Paul “We do want to keep an element and the students working hard on our of surprise,” Paul said. “We can’t talk about own and having our own rehearsals outside it until it’s performed, but I’m really excited of class. So I think we’ll definitely be ready.” about it. Our shows have a strong message Paul, who was with the Accents, the allthat we are trying to convey to the audience. female advanced choir last school year, is a There are a lot of people in Ambassadors who member of the Ambassadors, the mixed adexpress the story differently through the way vanced show choir this year. that they sing or dance or the expression they Kathrine Kouns, director of the CHS choirs, have on their faces. The message that we’re said the Ambassadors and Accents have each prepared a set of music, complete with songs, sending is applicable to everyone.”

The show choirs will share their perfordances and exciting costumes. mances with area fans with the annual “The Accents will take off into the wilderEvening with the Ambassadors & Accents at 7 ness to tackle the great outdoors with a p.m. March 25 in at the CHS auditorium. Tickfun set about girls going glamping,” Kouns ets are on sale at ticketracker.com. said. “The Ambassadors have a big surprise in

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Civic Theatre is bringing back it’s annual running of Dr. Seuss’s “Cat in the Hat,” on stage Feb. 22-March 2. This theater show provides access for children to attend an educational live theater performance with their families, accommodations for children with disabilities and scholarships for children from low income households across Hamilton, Hancock and Marion counties. Teachers receive study guides with information about the show and lesson plan ideas to tie the performance into classroom activities. Social stories are available to help children with sensory sensitivities become familiar with the experience of attending live theater in advance of their visit.

Children who attend live theater as a part of their education experience greater comprehension of the material and increased classroom engagement.

“For me it was great to see my students able to be out in the community and were accepted and their disabilities were embraced,” said Liz Lewis from Greenbriar Elementary School. “My students loved the break from our grueling school day and were in a safe, comfortable environment.”

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Craig Underwood plays Cat and Scott Greenwell plays the character of Fish during last year’s showing of “Cat in the Hat.” (Submitted photo)

serves up to 4,500 preschool and elementary students. Civic offers inclusive performances for public and school audiences. These performances create accommodations for children who might think of theater as inaccessible.

The performances include sensory friendly adjustments, an American Sign Language interpreter and additional seating for children with mobility devices. Inclusive performances are Feb. 23 and 25.

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Where’s Amy? Amy Pauszek is a photographer, film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@youarecurrent.com. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

Where’s Amy sees Civic’s ‘Rumors’ Marni Lemons poses with her real life husband, Executive Artistic Director Michael J.Lasley, left, and her stage husband, Trevor Fanning, backstage before the show. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

Commentary by Amy Pauszek Where’s Amy got the inside scoop on Civic Theatre’s opening night production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” I had the chance to go behind the scenes soaking up all of the latest gossip about the show from the talented cast and crew. This hilarious comedy directed by Chuck Goad is full of humor, has lies built upon more lies and is a whopping twist of stories that are brilliantly tied together by a stellar cast. The acting is right on target with tones of fun, chaos and surprises. It will keep you laughing all night. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

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1. Multiple walls were relocated to reconfigure the bathroom and closet spaces. This allowed for the closet, vanity and shower spaces to all double in size.

2. The new double-sink vanity has a significant amount of additional storage, including two tower cabinets that contain outlets inside for hiding small bathroom appliances. The beautiful cherry-stained cabinets and unique marble countertops are the focal point of the room and coordinate seamlessly with the finishes of the adjacent master bedroom.

3. A clear, frameless glass shower surround gives an open, bright feel to the new, larger shower. It also accommodates a corner seat, and two recessed storage niches, convenient for holding personal care items.

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Before Background Info: This Geist home in the Beam Reach neighborhood of Indianapolis had unique features that were no longer functional. Also, the original 1980s aesthetics did not align with the owners’ personal style and overall vision for their home.

Before problems: Before the renovation, the bathroom was dark, outdated and confining. For the amount of square footage in the master ensuite, there was too much wasted space because of a large recessed hot tub and chopped up functions in separate areas. In addition, the shower was too small, and the ensuite lacked sufficient vanity and closet storage.

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

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Terezin: Remembering a cruel hoax Commentary by Don Knebel A former military town 40 miles northwest of Prague played a bit part in the events of World War I. It played a much more sinister role in the horrors of World War II. travel In 1780, Habsburg Emperor Joseph II built a citadel (Small Fortress) on the east side of the Ohře River and a walled town (Main Fortress) across the river for his troops. Joseph named the area Terezin in honor of his mother, Maria Theresa. The Small Fortress eventually imprisoned Gavrilo Princip, whose assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in Sarajevo helped ignite World War I. In 1940, after occupying Czechoslovakia, Hitler began using the Small Fortress as a concentration camp for Jews rounded up in nearby areas. As it did in other camps, the Gestapo posted “Arbeit Macht Frei” at the prison entrance. The slogan, meaning “Work Sets You Free,” was a cruel hoax. Most of the Jews brought to Terezin were destined for the death camps of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Treblinka. In late 1941, the Germans evicted the non-Jewish residents from the Main Fortress, which they called Theresienstadt, and converted the town into a ghetto. Terezin, built for a population of 5,000, eventually held 55,000 Jews. In 1942, a crematorium was built near the severely overcrowded town to accommodate the dozens of people who died every day from starvation and disease. Others were shot for trivial offenses.

By the time Terezin was liberated by the Allies on May 9, 1945, about 150,000 Jews had been sent there. About 33,000

Inside the Small Fortress at Terezin, Czech Republic. (Photo by Don Knebel)

of them died at Terezin and about 90,000 more were sent on to be killed. Today, the Small Fortress, returned to its wartime condition, is maintained as a memorial to the victims. A small museum in the Main Fortress displays drawings of the children who lived there before being shipped off to their deaths.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com.

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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Too much heat DOCKET NO. 17010018 V can destroy most Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals of the nutrients Hearing Officer meeting will occur on Monday, February 27, 2017, at in the veggies.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION Docket No. 17010016 PP Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission meeting on March 21, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana, 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Primary Plat application for a 2 lot residential subdivision on 5 acres, zoned S-1/Residential within the 116th Street Overlay Zone.

The property address is: 4525 W 116th Street.

The application is identified as Docket No.17010016.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Tax Id Parcel No. 17-13-06-00-00-005.000 All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place.

Petitioner Name: Clint Bahler

Jay Patel (owner) is identified as Docket Nos. 17010018V which seeks approval for an 8.5-ft. deck setback.

The affected property is located at 300 Mallard Court and the Hamilton County Tax Parcel Number is 17-09-35-01-02-028.000.

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

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

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

Petitioner: Jay Patel 5162 Logan Lane Indianapolis, Indiana 46250

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DOCKET NOS. 17010009 UV, 17010010 V, 17010011 V, 17010012 V, 17010013 V, 17020001 V & 17020002 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Monday, February 27, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers (2nd Floor), 1 Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032 to hold a Public Hearing upon a Variance of Development Standards Application. The application filed on behalf of Sohum Development, LLC is identified as Docket Nos. 17010009 UV, 17010010 V, 17010011 V, 17010012 V, 17010013 V, 17020001 V & 17020002 V and seeks approval for a hotel with the following variances: hotel not fully full service; 100% of building Cultural/Entertainment Use; 2 requested signs; signs to face north & south; EIFS greater than 10%, request parking between building and US 31, and request 50’ Right of Way on Frontage Road.

The affected property is located at 12045 North Illinois Street. (just south of the Ritz Charles) and the Hamilton County Tax Parcel Number is 17-09-35-00-00-004.000.

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

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

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Petitioner: Ravi Patel Sohum Development, LLC 7050 East 21st Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46219 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket Number 17010014V NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer will conduct a meeting on the 27th day of February, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., in the Caucus Room, City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, to hold a Public Hearing regarding the application, identified by the Docket Number referenced above, regarding a request for a variance pertaining to the height of a proposed amenity building (the “Application”).

The real estate made the subject of the Application is generally located north of and adjacent to 96th Street and west of College Avenue, is commonly known as 510 E. 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN., 46240, and is identified by the Auditor’s Office of Hamilton County, Indiana as tax parcel number 16-13-11-04-17-001.009 (the “Real Estate”). The Real Estate is currently zoned B-6 Business and is within the US 31 Overlay Zone and is approximately 8.6 acres in size.

The Applicant is proposing the development of a two (2) story amenity building that will be approximately 13,400 square feet in size and located within the Parkwood Crossing office complex. The amenity building will be located in front of the existing Parkwood Four office building. The Application is requesting a variance from Chapter 25.01.02.B.1 of the City of Carmel’s Zoning Ordinance to permit the amenity building to be thirty five (35) feet in height.

The Application is identified as Docket Number 17010014V and copies of the request and accompanying plans are on file for examination at the Department of Community Services, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, telephone (317) 571-2417.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above proposed Application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. Written comments filed with the Department of Community Services prior to or at the Public Hearing will be considered, and oral comments will be heard at the Public Hearing.

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

CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA Maggie Crediford, Secretary, City of Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals APPLICANT Strategic Capital Partners c/o Richard W. Horn 8900 Keystone Crossing Ste. 100 Indianapolis, IN 46240 ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT James E. Shinaver, Attorney Jon Dobosiewicz, Professional Land Planner NELSON & FRANKENBERGER 550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 210 Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 844-0106

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