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Jim Brainard Office: Mayor Total contributions and gifts in 2014 (including cash on hand): $227,277.63 Cash on hand to start the reporting period: $38,759.94 Expenditures: $84,709.80 Cash on hand and investments at the end of reporting period: $142,567.83 Notable contributions: DPBG Political Action Committee contributed $20,000. The PAC lists American Structurepoint engineering firm as its address. Michael Browning of Browning Investments, Buckingham Realty & Development and Terrence Flannery, spouse of Michael Feinstein, the artistic director at The Center for the Performing Arts, each contributed $10,000.

Henry Curts and Katy Tortorice of the Carmel Dance Marathon. (Photo by Heidi Schmidt).

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President John F. Kennedy once joked: “I have just received the following wire from my generous Daddy. It elections says, Dear Jack: Don’t buy a single vote more than is necessary. I’ll be damned if I am going to pay for a landslide.”

And while nobody’s raising that kind of money for a local election in Carmel, each candidate is raising money. Candidates who kept their accounts open from the last election were required to file their campaign finance forms for 2014. New candidates in the upcoming election don’t need to file the reports until April before the May election.

Here are the following campaign finance reports that were filed and available as of Feb. 5.

RIck Sharp Office: Current city councilor now running for mayor Total contributions and gifts in 2014 (including cash on hand): $94,064.26 Cash on hand to start the reporting period: $5,646.30 Expenditures: $24,214 Cash on hand and investments at the end of reporting period: $69,850.26 Notable contributions: Christopher McComas gave $8,000. E. Scott Treadway, Adam Gilliatte, JHM Properties, J.C. Hart, Platinum Properties, Falcon Nest and XVB all contributed $5,000 each.

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Diana cordray Office: Re-election as clerk-treasurer Total contributions and gifts in 2014 (including cash on hand): $12,843.22 Cash on hand to start the reporting period: $11,305.89 Expenditures: $250 Cash on hand and investments at the end of reporting period: $12,593.22 Notable contributions: Fifth Third Bancorp PAC and Wabash Scientific, a consulting firm hired by Cordray, both donated $500. Political action committees for State Rep. Jerry Torr and Judge Brian Poindexter both donated $250.

Kevin “Woody” Rider Office: Seeking re-election for an at-large city council seat Total contributions and gifts in 2014 (including cash on hand): $33,531.76 Cash on hand to start the reporting period: $955.76 Expenditures: $3,000 (listed for Divvy, LLC).

Cash on hand and investments at the end of reporting period: $30,531.76 Notable contributions: J.L Gershman and University Shoppes both donated $2,500. JC Hart Holdings donated $2,000. Justin Moffett’s Old Town Design Group donated $1,250. Buckingham Properties donated $1,000. Paul Reis, Premium Home Improvement, Drewry Simmons Vornheim, Lauth Property Group, Michael and Susan Wells and RK Locke & Associates all donated $750 each.

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Office: Seeking re-election for city council southeast district Total contributions and gifts in 2014 (including cash): $7,680.04 Cash on hand to start the reporting period: $3,180.04 Expenditures: $2,285.22 Cash on hand and investments at the end of reporting period: $5,394.82 Notable contributions: John Pittman, Tom Buck, JEP Partners and SOM LLC all donated $1,000 each.

Rick Sharp’s political action committee donated $500.

Office: Seeking re-election for city council northeast district Total contributions and gifts in 2014 (including cash on hand): $15,503.83 Cash on hand to start the reporting period: $290.83 Expenditures: $2,745.21 Cash on hand and investments at the end of reporting period: $12,758.62 Notable contributions: Developer Steve Pittman, Anne Poindexter, KRG Finance, attorney Paul Reis and the Carmel Professional Firefighters Union all donated $500 each. The Carmel Fraternal Order of Police political action committee fund, Platinum Properties Management and TMS FFS Developers all donated $1,000 each.

Office: Re-election for an atlarge city council seat Total contributions and gifts in 2014 (including cash on hand): $12,279.33 Cash on hand to start the reporting period: $1,029.33 Expenditures: $1,073.54 (not including $3,457.09 in debt owed) Cash on hand and investments at the end of reporting period: $10,575.79 Notable contributions: Terrance Flannery, Curt Coonrod, Bruce Donaldson, Nelson and Frankenberger, Barnes and Thornburg, Drewry Simmons Vornheim and the Carmel Professional Firefighters Union all donated $500 each.

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Office: Seeking vacant city council seat in the northwest district Total contributions and gifts in 2014: $2,875 Cash on hand to start the reporting period: 0 Expenditures: $108.52 Cash on hand and investments at the end of reporting period: $2,766.48 Notable contributions: Laura Campbell donated $200 to her own campaign and Richard L. Diasio donated $2,500.

Office: Seeking re-election for city council southwest district Total contributions and gifts in 2014 (including cash on hand): $268.83 Cash on hand to start the reporting period: $118.83 Expenditures: $172.58 (doesn’t include $2,515 in debt owed) Cash on hand and investments at the end of reporting period: $96.25 Notable contributions: Ronald Schleif donated $100 and Carol Schleif donated $50.

Office: Seeking re-election for city council central district Total contributions and gifts in 2014 (including cash): $2,903.38 Cash on hand to start the reporting period: $2,903.38 Expenditures: $0 (doesn’t include $590.96 in debt owed, lent by Seidensticker himself in 2007) Cash on hand and investments at the end of reporting period: $2,903.38 Notable contributions: None

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Dispatches Note to our readers – Current in Carmel columnist Jeff Worrell will not be writing his column during campaign season, as he is running for a seat on the city council. During his writing hiatus, please continue to send volunteerism and neighborhood story ideas to Current by emailing editor Sophie Pappas at sophie@youarecurrent.com.

Student studied abroad – Martha E. Brainard of Carmel, a first-year student at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, recently returned from spending the fall semester of the 2014-15 academic year in Dijon, France, through Colby’s First-Semester Abroad program. Brainard is the daughter of James and Elizabeth Brainard.

Correction – Last week, in Current’s story about adoption, the last name of the family was misspelled.

We apologize for this error, and the corrected version can be found at currentincarmel.com.

Zakaria elected to board – Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. has announced that Mr. Arshad R. Zakaria was elected to the board of directors during the company’s regular quarterly board meeting held on Feb. 5.

Miniature art competition – The Museum of Miniature Houses will host the 10th annual Carmel High School Art Department Minumental 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 p.m.

Feb. 27. The exhibit will run through the weekend.

For more information call 575-9466.

Gilray to perform – The Museum of Miniature Houses will host Janet Gilray at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 25.

She is the CEO of Voices in Time, a standards-based elementary and middle school sing-along history session of America’s Story in Song. Gilray is also a seasoned performer with state and national awards in the Americana/Country/Folk genre.

College hockey – Carmel resident Spencer Cage will play hockey at Middlebury College, an NCAA Div. III college that has won eight national championships in men’s hockey. Cage is a senior defenseman for the Culver Military Academy Prep hockey team, currently ranked second in the nation in its division.

Interruptions study – St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 126th Street and Gray Road, begins a new study based on the book Interruptions. Readers will learn how to view daily interruptions from various angles, allowing them to hear from God and share His love in the midst of the turmoil. Studies begin on Feb. 22. Groups meet on Sunday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings. Call 846-4912 for more information.

Taizé worship – St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 126th Street and Gray Road, will hold a Taizé worship at 7 p.m. Feb. 18. Taizé worship is characterized by the repetitive singing of simple tunes, interspersed with readings and prayers. A basic early Christian meal of soup and bread will be served at 6 p.m. Reservations for dinner can be made at www.stmarkscarmel. org/dinner.

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There was a business located nearby owned by Doherty Sheerin.

He eventually purchased the building, had it torn down and the lumber was brought to the “country” in 1931. There, a house was reconstructed and used as a summer home.

The Sheerin family would often come out to the cottage via the interurban railway from Indianapolis to points north. They got off at 106th near College and walked to this destination. It eventually got a rural route designation of RR 1, Box 623. The property was then part of Clay

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Sheerin was a well-known alcoholic and eventually died of cirrhosis of the liver. Prior to his death, he went to Milwaukee where there was a treatment facility for alcoholics, but the treatment was unsuccessful. Later, in 1940, his family heard about a new concept and invited people from Akron, Ohio, the home base of Alcoholics Anonymous, to come and help him. At this location in Carmel, the first Indianapolis chapter of AA was started.

In 1931, Sheerin acquired 10 acres and sold off five acres to the west in 1959. That same year, the property was acquired by a Mr. Kettery and eventually sold to a Mr. Hunt in 1964 and in 1968, they sold it to a Mr. Hecker.

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Brainard said 92 percent of the money spent has been recoverd.

“This was a tremendous settlement,” he said.

City Councilor Rick Sharp said he questions why “claim negotiated savings” was included in the recovery total. He suspects that it is, “simply an effort to pad and make the decision to pursue the litigation as having a better pay off than it actually did.”

City Councilor Eric Seidensticker was very upset at the initial response and any time that taxpayer money is spent it should be explained in full and in public.

“I think they were trying to claim something was attorney-client privilege that they knew damn well was public money,” he said.

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Before the end of 2014, all of the lawsuits regarding the construction of The Palladium were settled. That meant more government than $5.5 million for the budget of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission.

But now, members of the Carmel City Council are asking how much was spent in legal fees to obtain these settlements.

Some councilors, along with Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray who serves as treasurer of the CRC, asked for the numbers behind these deals and were recently told in a letter that some information couldn’t be released because it was attorney-client privilege.

When asked about that letter, Mayor Jim Brainard said that was a mistake and he provided a complete breakdown to Current in Carmel the next day.

There are several lawsuits involving many different companies going back several years, some before The Palladium even opened, but they all deal with faulty design.

Brainard claims that the city recovered $6,826,560, but that includes $1,463,360 in “claim negotiated savings” which means they settled a lawsuit for less than they were being sued for.

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Barber finds soulmate in rescue

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Gregory Lilly, a longtime barber at True Barbers at Range Line Road and Carmel Drive, is beloved by his customers. But Lilly works all the time and when he comes neighbors home he lives alone.

That’s why the 65 year old began searching for a companion.

“Just living alone, it was time to get some company,” he said.

Lilly grew up with pets and he thought a dog might give him the unconditional love he needs after a long day on his feet. Plus, he figured walking the dog would give him a good source of exercise.

He went to the Human Society for Hamilton County and walked by the rows of dogs there.

They all looked like they wanted homes, but he stopped when he caught the attention of one canine: Buttercup, a three-year-old Shiba Inu. “It was her eyes,” he said. “She was saying, ‘Can you help me?’ For me, it was like, ‘Yes.’” Lilly knew this was the dog for him, but unfortunately he was told that Buttercup wasn’t available for adoption. She had a respiratory infection that required foster care before she could be adopted. When she came back from her foster home, she could be adopted by anyone: first come, first serve.

Lilly didn’t want any other dog and he was telling his receptionist at the barber shop one

Greg Lilly and dog Buttercup. (Photo by Adam Aasen) day when a customer overheard. It was Phillip Snyder, who is married to Luci Snyder, a member of the Carmel City Council and a board member for the local humane society. He said he would speak to Luci to see if it could get sorted out.

Snyder said she spoke to humane society executive director Rebecca Stevens and the two were matched together forever.

Lilly said Buttercup has the energy of a puppy but is “as smart as a whip.” He hugs her and she kisses him. His 65th birthday was on Feb. 8 and he said this is the best gift he could have.

“Now I have a birthday gift that nobody can take from me,” he said. “And that’s Buttercup’s love.”

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than read a book these days.

“Many young people, black and white, know next to nothing about the fight to desegregate When his mother died in December, Garret the Jim Crow South,” Matthews said. “I’m not Matthews took stock of himself. sure if schools run out of time in history “It made me think neighbors you only have one and it stops after World War II or the Cold War, but for some reason it seems life, you want to under taught.” have an imprint for your time here,” MatInstead he wrote a two-act play “Juthews said. bilee in the Rear View Mirror.” The play Matthews, a 65-year-old Carmel resihas been performed three times. dent, said he believes sharing his interWhen Matthews was talking with views and research on the civil rights Matthews actors in his play, he found many actors movement can be his imprint. Matthews, in their 20s didn’t know the story. a long-time newspaper reporter and columnist, “I had one actor tell me that he thought Martin wants to help teach youth about the civil rights Luther King died in the Birmingham jail,” Matmovement. thews said.

Matthews had gathered interviews for a book Matthews, who wrote a metro column for the he planned.

Evansville Courier & Press for 20 years, said the “I couldn’t quite pull the trigger on that,” Matcivil rights movement always has been a pasthews said of the book deal. sion. Matthews grew up in the southwest corner With the help of his son Colin, Matthews has of Virginia, which racism was prevalent at the put the civil rights movement experiences of time. The schools didn’t desegregate until 1965, 40 men and women, including several Freedom his junior year in high school.

Riders, on a website (pluggerpublishing.com).

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The following are the candidate filings for Carmel primary race: • James Brainard, Carmel Mayor (R) 1-20-15 • Rick Sharp, Carmel Mayor (R) 1-26-15 • Diana L. Cordray, Carmel City Clerk-Treasurer (R) 1-15-15 • Christine Pauley, Carmel City Clerk-Treasurer (R) 1-22-15 • Brian G. Poindexter, Carmel City Court Judge (R) 1-7-15 • Laura D. Campbell, Carmel Common Council, District NW (R) 1-8-15 • Keith L. Griffin, Carmel Common Council, District SW (R) 1-28-15 • Carol Schleif, Carmel Common Council, District SW (R) 1-9-15

• John V. Accetturo, Carmel Common Council, District NE (R) 2-6-15 • Susan K. Finkam, Carmel Common Council, District NE (R) 1-16-15 • Bruce Kimball, Carmel Common Council, District C (R) 1-22-15 • W. Eric Seidensticker, Carmel Common Council, District C (R) 2-5-15 • Luci Snyder, Carmel Common Council, District SE (R) 1-27-15 • Jeff Worrell, Carmel Common Council, District SE (R) 2-3-15 • Ronald Carter, Carmel Common Council, At Large (R) 1-20-15 • Ron Houck, Carmel Common Council, At Large (R) 2-4-15 • Kevin Woody Rider, Carmel Common Council, At-Large (R) 1-28-15

obituary Lorraine “Bainey” (Woods) Mullendore (84) fell to a peaceful sleep Feb. 6 at 10:55 p.m. to join her family who preceded her in death: Father, Halton (50) and mother Vivian (Barker) Woods (98) (Noblesville), brother, Dickie Woods (73) (Fishers), husband Andrew Richard “Dick” Mullendore, Jr. (Romney) (42), Mother and Father-in-Law, Ruth Lydia Pauline (Steuhm) Mullendore and Andrew Richard Mullendore, Sr. (Logansport, IN). She is survived by her brothers, Julius “Jude” and Terry Woods, daughters Shirley Ann Mullendore and Stacey Jo (Mullendore) (Willard) (Smith) Dodd, granddaughters, Cassie Jo Willard, and “G’ma” to Jessica Nicole and Rachel Ann Marie Mullendore. Lorraine and Dick met in Indianapolis while working at Peerless and resided in Ohio and then in Dowagiac, Mich. until a transfer moved the family to Harrisonburg, Va. After a tragic accident that took Dick’s life, Lorraine relocated from Bridgewater, Va. to Carmel, in 1971. Lorraine graduated from Broad Ripple High School, was an avid square dancer and worked for Methodist Hospital prior to her retirement. Lorraine is remembered as always having a smile. Services will be on Feb. 19, at Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services, 5215 Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis, with visitation from noon to 1 p.m. followed by a memorial service.

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Gallery owner now arts advisor

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Catherine Bauder, artist and owner of Inspire Studio Gallery, will take over as the city’s arts advisor after Jerry Points stepped down in December due to his health. leadership Bauder, a painter herself, has seen immediate success since she first opened up shop in the Carmel Arts & Design District. In February 2014, she first opened her doors at 15 E. Main St. next to Carmel Couture Boutique. Right away, she sold a painting and was commissioned for several more.

Later that year, Mary and Martha’s Exceedingly Chic Boutique moved to Zionsville and Bauder was able to move into that larger space at 111 W. Main St. City leaders say they noticed her success with several art classes offered every week and an enthusiasm to participate in growing the area.

“I think I’m the right person because they think I’m the right person,” Bauder said. “I’m very flattered. I do want to make the Arts District the best that it can be. I love the Arts District. I think Mayor Jim Brainard has the right vision for Carmel and this area downtown, compared to what it was years ago, it’s so different. It’s just light years in terms of development and I think the arts play a huge role in that.”

The role of arts advisor is to help facilitate arts-related events, such as gallery walks – of-

Catherine Bauder. (Photo by Adam Aasen)

fered every second Saturday – or the Carmel on Canvas Paint Out, which Points started. The advisor also helps attract new galleries to open in the city and give advice to new galleries starting out.

Bauder received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Western Michigan University with a major in painting. She has also taught drawing and painting classes through IUPUI’s Continuing Education program and at the SullivanMunce Art Center in Zionsville. Bauder has produced hundreds of portraits on commission – with oil painting as her primary medium – and won awards for paintings and drawings at art shows and competitions primarily in Michigan.

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Phillips to step down in June

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“With the 24/7 access to materials, you don’t have to come to a library physically anymore,” Phillips said. “We set up a remote dropbox (at Wendy Phillips has seen immense changes in CVS Pharmacy on 131st Street and Towne Road) her 35 years at the Carmel Public Library. on the west side so people could return Phillips, who anLibrary nounced in early January materials without having to come back to the library every time. We have a she is retiring at the delivery service that picks them up and end of June, has been the director since brings them back.”

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Phillips said there is a mobile library The biggest one was when the library planned for early summer. moved to its present location (55 4th “We’ll be able to go to senior centers, Ave. SE) in 1999 from its previous locaPhillips to schools, to parks, to day cares, to tion on Main Street across from the civic events,” Phillips said. “So we’ll have a library high school. That is now the Community Life and on wheels. There will be books, CDs and DVDs to Learning Center. check out.”

“This is three times the size of the old library Determining the best part of her tenure is easy. and we doubled the staff when we moved,” said “Building relationships in the community is Phillips, who turns 66 on April 28. “There were a really something that I will take with me,” Phillips lot more people to serve.” said.

The library has a staff of 105, including many Phillips said she announced her retirement in part-time employees.

January to give the library board plenty of time to Naturally, technology has made a huge differfind her successor. ence in the way the staff provides service.

Phillips said some might question the relevan“From the card catalog to online data base cy of a library in the internet age. and no card catalog,” Phillips said. “We wired the Phillips pointed out in 2013 the Carmel Public building. But now so many things are wireless.

Library exceeded two million circulation (checkWireless technology has created a lot of change outs) for the first time. In 2014, the figure infor us.”

Phillips said technology has taken much of the creased to 2.1 million.

“This community has really responded to the manual process out of the check-in procedure. library and uses it heavily,” Phillips said. “That’s There is a chip in the item so when it is checked very rewarding.” in, the staff knows where it goes on the shelf.

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No fouls here

Commentary by Jeff Worrell

A technical, resulting in ejection on the basketball court just isn’t going to happen. There won’t be any free volunteerism throws because there won’t be any fouls, except maybe some foul (stinky) shooting. There are no plans for officials dressed in black and white stripes to keep a close eye on the fairness of play. No need for them because the teams on this special court will be throwing something much more meaningful than elbows.

A party is to be thrown. Basketball Madness: A Spirited Way To Celebrate Life is a round ball kind of way to support the life-changing work conducted every day at the O’Connor House.

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Current resident Dominique will speak at Basketball Madness, providing proof of how the House can change a woman’s life. According to co-founder, Kris Bussick, “Dominique is a beauti-

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ful story. She came from a very difficult situation that included abuse. She got her GED, got a job and is now enrolled in college to become a nurse.”

Basketball Madness is focused on raising funds to create more Dominiques and provide a stable environment for the babies on the way. All are invited to Ritz Charles on March 13, 2015 for an evening themed around Basketball. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite team gear and colors while “tailgating” inside the Ritz.

Tickets are $75 per person and a limited number of Tailgate Tents will be sold, giving groups of 10 a unique outdoor experience indoors for $350 more.

For anyone inclined to pick up a ball and demonstrate their running jumper, bring your hightops. Basketballs and hoops will be in the center of the room. To make your reservation, visit www.TheOconnorhouse.org or call Joan Eicher at 544-8722.

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ISTEP+ is shorter than expected, but still long for Indiana kids

By Zach Manges and Amanda Foust news@currentincarmel.com

Indiana students may be seeing some major changes to their ISTEP+ tests this year, though they may not be filling in as many bubbles with heavy dark marks as initially TEsting planned.

The 2015 ISTEP+ test was originally expected to undergo changes that would’ve lengthened the exam by as much as seven hours, more than doubling its size from previous years.

The lengthened test in part resulted from the Department of Education’s lack of a pilot test that would’ve sampled the validity of questions on a smaller subset of students before issuing it to the entire state.

“When the State Board asked the DOE about this in September, they said it would only add a few questions. As you can see, it did a lot more than that,” stated Marc Lotter, director of external relations for the Indiana State Board of Education.

On Feb. 9, the DOE was taken to task by Gov. Mike Pence, who issued an executive order to cut the length of the exam back down to around six hours.

“Parents and teachers across Indiana are

stunned and outraged at this news, and so am I,” Pence said during a press conference.

However, in spite of the executive order, final say on the length of the test still rests with state superintendent Glenda Ritz and the DOE. Dr. Amy Dudley with the Carmel Clay School Board addressed ISTEP+ at a board meeting Feb. 9.

She said Carmel schools are in “really good shape,” despite changes.

“In Carmel, we looked at our curriculum and revised our curriculum. Our students have had the opportunity to learn based on [College and Career Readiness] Standards,” she said.

Another change to the test is technology enhancement, making ISTEP+ no longer a multiple choice exam.

“We need to make sure our students are prepared for this,” Dudley said.

The additional time the test takes could be more than double what students are accustomed to. There is also no law that provides parents a way to opt out of testing for their child.

“I think there is way to much pressure put on lower elementary students in preparation for ISTEP,” said Carmel parent Erin Daque. “I feel like at times it feels like a college prep class at first grade rather than creating an environment to inspire a love for learning.”

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Funds for Riley

True Riley Kids lead drive for 10th anniversary Carmel Dance Marathon

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Just a few weeks ago, Katie Tortorice was forced to use a wheelchair as her doctor struggled to find a new way to treat her juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. cover story For about six weeks, Tortorice was in so much pain she couldn’t walk. Finally in late January, her Riley Hospital for Children doctor helped her find the right drug (Humira) to replace Remicade, which her body became immune to and was no longer working.

“I have to get a shot in my thigh every two weeks and it hurts like the dickens,” said the Carmel High School senior, who describes it as glass searing through her veins. “But it’s so worth it because it so fun to walk and not have it hurt.”

On Feb. 21, Tortorice will not only be walking but dancing, not to mention be on her feet for six hours.

Tortorice, president of Carmel Dance Marathon, which benefits Riley Hospital, will take the stage and share her story with her fellow students.

“I’m going to cry like a baby, I just know it,” Tortorice said.

She won’t be alone. Count on quite a few tears being spilled as the school’s senior homecoming queen shares her story.

“I’m going to be able to stand up on that stage and say because of Riley I can dance here with you guys — and that’s priceless,” Tortorice said. “My doctor (Susan Ballinger) did everything she could to find the right cure for me. Now I’m able to run, jump, work out and drive.”

She just hopes some freshmen can be moved as she and fellow Dance Marathon leader Henry Curts were as freshmen.

“I just hope that something good can come from something that was pretty bad,” Tortorice said.

Like Tortorice, Curts became a Riley Kid, too, at age 2. It was then that Curts was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. His parents initially thought it was a stomach virus.

“My parents took me to a hospital after a week ago and my blood sugar was off the charts,” Curts said. “The equipment wasn’t suitable to treat a 2-year-old and they couldn’t get my blood sugar down. I was taken to another place and the same thing. Finally they took me to Riley. They were able to treat me and brought my blood sugar down. My parents were told if my blood sugar had gotten any higher, I would have slipped into a coma. Riley saved me from slipping into the coma.”

Henry Curts Age: Turns 18 on April 20.

Interests: Sports, Huge Indiana University basketball fan, Carmel Young Life.

Favorite subject: “I have four classes with Ms. Wolff so I love that, making pottery. I love Astronomy.”

Favorite TV show: “I’m big on SportsNation. I love Michelle Beadle. That’s my go-to.”

Best memory: “I think that memory is going to be Feb. 21. Every year the highlight of my year is Dance Marathon. You are standing for six hours and the video plays of Ashley’s life, that’s so emotional. They do the total and we do the dance one more time. Everyone is hugging each other. I probably cried my eyes out for an hour-and-a-half on the stage last year.”

A fundraising dinner is being hosted by Carmel High School student government for Riley Hospital for Children as a part of Carmel Dance Marathon. It is from 6 to 8 p.m., Feb. 19 in the Freshman Cafeteria of the high school, and a $5 ticket is good for a catered meal from Biaggi’s restaurant, access to hundreds of silent auction prizes, and live casino games. The link to RSVP is: bit.ly/CDMauction.

“As a teacher and an adult, I’m a fixer. That’s what I do. It’s been a helpless feeling.”

Their example has inspired Wolff.

“It’s a lot of work. It’s probably as much work as my teaching career here is if not more at times,” Wolff said.

“It’s given me a renewed sense of focus and drive this year because Henry Curts (left) and Katie Tortorice (far right) teach dances to younger kids in Carmel. (Photo by Heidi Schmidt) the face and Curts, who uses an insulin pump, visits Riley four times per year the name of this has changed this year and it’s these two kids. I would do anything for them and to give them this opportunity to for treatment and check-ups. Curts plays intramural and Carmel feel they are making a difference and they are. They’re incredible Dads Club basketball. young leaders.”

“I would not be able to do that without Riley,” said Curts, who is Wolff expects these two leaders’ speeches will resonate with the school student government’s speaker of the house.

Carmel High School art teacher Sarah Wolff helped Casey Crouse the student body.

“These two kids have been affected by what we are talkstart Carmel’s Dance Marathon to honor his late sister. An Indiana ing about,” Wolff said. “It has a face. It has a name. It’s walking University Dance Marathon Executive Council Member, Ashley, a our halls. It’s not a couple of miles away. When Katie comes to student of Wolff, died in a car accident in April 2005. The next year Carmel’s Dance Marathon began to honor one of Ashley’s passions. our student government meetings and our announcements in a wheelchair, you (have to be) affected by that.”

“That was our way to honor her and help Casey grieve as a “When Henry comes to a student government meeting and he senior,” said Wolff, the Dance Marathon sponsor. “Since then thousands of kids have come through the program just feels awful but he comes because he has to lead a group of 500 students. He comes just for that period because he can’t and it’s continued to grow.” make it through the rest of the school day.”

Wolff has been moved by the dedicaCarmel, the nation’s largest dance marathon, raised a high tion of Tortorice and Curts and how they school record of $324,597 in 2014. push themselves. She sees the days “Honestly, we never talk about numbers ever,” Curts said. “It’s when the pair are at the lowest do as much as you can do and if you put your all in it, that’s a because of their diseases. success.”

“Personally seeing what Tortorice seconded that emotion.

Katie has gone through and “I guarantee if we don’t beat the total from last year, we will not being able to help her still cry of joy,” Tortorice said. has been hard,” Wolff said.

Katie Tortorice Age: Turns 18 on Feb. 27.

Interests: Carmel Young Life.

Favorite relaxation: “I love going to my grandparents’ house. They live on a lake in Martinsville. I love going water skiing and tubing. I love being around water, I love to cook but I’m really not good at it.”

Favorite TV show: “During my flare-up, I watched every movie on Netflix so I’m kind of sick of TV right now.”

Favorite subject: “Art Aid with Ms. Wolff, doing anything and everything Dance Marathon. I was in math class a few days ago and I texted both Henry and Ms. Wolff that I can’t focus on anything but Dance Marathon. I do enjoy school.”

Plan for major: “I want to major in elementary ed. I want to be a teacher. I think I want to go Hope College, which is a small Christian school in Holland, Mich.

They do have a dance marathon there and they have Young Life.”

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F R O M T HE B A C KSH O P

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Pollster just might have a better view Gallup Organization CEO Jim Clifton rightfully lambasted the government’s unemployment rate and the methodology used to determine it. “There’s no other way to say this. The official unemployment rate, which cruelly overlooks the suffering of the long-term and often permanently unemployed as well as the depressingly underemployed, amounts to a Big Lie.” Americans for Limited Government tells us in deriding the official unemployment rate, Clifton points to the fact that those who have left the workforce even if they are of working age are not counted as unemployed. He points to the unfair categorization of a person trained to be an engineer working as a fry cook as being employed rather than underemployed. He worryingly notes that only 44 percent of the adult population 18 years old and older have full-time jobs (more than 30 hours a week) asserting, “We need that to be 50 percent and a bare minimum of 10 million new, good jobs to replenish America’s middle class.”

••• Let’s see how the Republicans can mess this up. Mitt Romney has declined the opportunity to attempt another run at the presidency and Jeb Bush apparently and sadly seems to be the frontrunner for the GOP nomination. Ah, but wait! Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a guy we can stomach, is making friends and serious gains on Bush’s popularity. At this point, we see him as having the tools and guts to take on the Clinton machine. Of course, he runs the risk of party leadership having him go through perfunctory spine removal surgery. We urge him to continue what brought him this far.

••• The seeds of falsehood(s) finally caught up with NBC Managing Editor Brian Williams last week. It took too long. His suspension for six months with no pay, meted out by the television network’s brass, doesn’t fit the crime, in our view. For him to abandon the viewers’ trust and be able to return will leave a dark cloud hovering. But, really, since when did that matter to the liberal mainstream media?

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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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Ohio participating in or conducting a duel is prohibited.

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Zeros and Ones

Commentary by Terry Anker

Much of modern computer technology depends upon simple combinations of “0’s” and “1’s” to input and dispense with stunningly complex actions. It is in these most humble building blocks that all processing begins and ends.

The very fact that a 1 is not a 0 and a 0 is not a 1, when combined in long strings, allows the computer programmer to conceive and overcome countless restrictions with breathtaking speed.

An assemblage of impressive kids, The Young Actors’ Theater of Indianapolis (www.yakids. org) is currently presenting a short morality play that is both impressively presented and thoughtfully acted. These young people, 1,600 or so this year, bring forward about 20 productions and 65 performances annually. Many of these kids are from populations to whom the arts are not a part of everyday life. Executive Director Justin Wade and his sister Managing Director Catherine Wade include as one of several programs, The Court: Battle Real Issues. It aspires to encourage

the kids to confront important social problems through theater; and, both the audience and the performers benefit. In one presentation, the teens address bullying in the age of social media.

The topic is so timely it almost seems obvious – and as the play opens, one fresh-faced protagonist admonishes the audience that in bullying – one is either being picked-on or picking-on.

Had this kind of simplistic, binary assessment been the end of the work, the production’s merit would be limited.

As computing horsepower has exponentially expanded, the increased granularity of millions, if not trillions, of 0’s & 1’s have given developers the ability to make what is essentially a binary action appear to be more complex, even nuanced. These kids know it, and make good use.

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

Q U O T E O F T HE W EEK Beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster.

– Friedrich Nietzsche

Why does the poop always hit the fan when my husband Doo is out of town? I suppose it’s my own fault, as a not-so-small part of me was kind of looking forward to his trip. Let’s face it, husbands can be demanding, especially ones who seem to sabotage all plans for a clean house and on-time living. But I shouldn’t have admitted the sentiment! That was just plain stupid, a total rookie mistake. I basically delivered a handwritten invitation to the gods asking them to send me one difficult parenting moment after another. Their reply? Game on!

The week did actually start out lovely. But then my first challenge arrived in the form of an email from one of our kids’ teachers, and I was forced to take over Doo’s role as Chief Disciplinarian. This meant not only having to ground our precious little slacker, but also having to enforce said grounding. By myself, all alone. Easier said than done, as those of you with teenagers can attest. Between his incessant complaining and obnoxious loitering, I felt like I was the one being punished. “Fine!

You can go to the Super Bowl party; just get out of my hair!” Oops. This is why Doo always handles the punishments. Annoyance trumps my resolve every time.

One whole day passed before those haughty gods mocked my sabbatical from wifedom yet again. Our youngest twisted her ankle at tumbling practice, walking, of course. I spent four hours consoling a child in pain, questioning my amateur diagnosis of a sprain versus a break and performing logistical magic to arrange daycare, crutches and a potential ER visit. Thank goodness my in-laws were around.

All hail Grams and Pops! I really could have used Doo though, not only to support my Dr. Quinn, Medicine Mom, call, but also to assuage the guilt I experienced from pawning our hobbled ten-year-old off on the grandparents.

Sometimes I hate being a working mom.

The trifecta of parenting trials completed itself that same night: As I searched my daughter’s room for “comfort items,” I discovered her beloved pet lizard in a semi-shriveled, but definitely dead state of now non-existence. When I broke the news to Maddie, already exhausted from her traumatic “walking” injury (seriously, just walking!), she simply said, “I need a moment to myself.” The next thing I know I’m sobbing uncontrollably in the garage holding a tampon box turned reptile coffin and begging for the early return of Doo. I am not cut out for solo-mommyhood. Despite the brief respite that comes from having my husband out from underfoot, I prefer him here, with me, partnering in this parent thing.

Lesson learned, gods. Lesson learned! Peace out.

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Marking off the to-do list Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I am not a procrastinator. Quite the opposite.

I pay bills before they are due. I’ve humor already filed my 2014 income tax return. I kiss my wife goodnight in the morning.

The daily to-do list that I complete each night should list chores that should be done the next day, but I can’t put any of those things on my yellow notepad because I completed all those tasks weeks ago.

Sometimes I imagine what would happen if the day I graduated from high school, I was given a giant to-do list with everything on it that I needed to accomplish by the time I went to my 50th class reunion … which will be in October, back in New York.

• See 1,426 movies • Interview 25,567 people • Phone my sister 341 times • Go to the dentist 122 times • Write 757 humor columns • Clean a kitty litter box 6,018 times • Read 1,708 books For a person like me who wants to get things done right now, I’d be a total mess from the moment I saw what I needed to accomplish—even though I had 50 years to do it.

“Hello, Dick, I’m Harry, your new college roommate. Want to go out and get a beer?”

“Sorry, Harry, but I’m really busy. I have 1,708 books to read before 2015.”

Because I’m compulsive, I’d probably try to get a lot of the stuff over with immediately. I’d have my teeth cleaned 12 times a year, so I’d be done by 1985. I’d convince Mary Ellen when we got married to view 20 or 30 movies every weekend.

That would have at least put a small dent in the 1,426 flicks I’d have to finish by 2015.

How about talking to my sister on the phone in New York 341 times? “Dick, this is the fifth time you’ve called me today. We have absolutely nothing new to say to each other.”

“I know, Linda, I know. But I have to get all the calls in to you by my 50th reunion.”

“It’s only 1987. Have you talked to our brother as much?”

“Yes, actually several dozen times this week.

I’m done now. I never have to talk to him again.”

I would have also had to space out 18,678 showers over the entire 50 years. Wait, did you really think I’d try to get them all done in just a decade or two?

Really, how weird do you think I am?

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READER ’ S V I E W S Thoughts from Accetturo Editor: I would like to thank Current Publishing for the privilege of writing articles over the last four years. I believe that Brian Kelly and Steve Greenberg have done an outstanding job with all the Current papers. Their papers have provided a much needed public service to Hamilton and Boone Counties. I am voluntarily not submitting my usual articles because I am now a candidate for Carmel City Council in the Northeast District.

I believe writing my usual articles for Current while a candidate would give me an unfair advantage. However if all the candidates are requested by Current to submit an article on

themselves, I will gladly make a submission. I appreciate the opportunity I have had to serve our community as a periodic contributor to Current.

Best wishes to the continued success of Current Publishing.

John Accetturo, Carmel

on the web To read more Letters to the Editor, visit CurrentinCarmel.com. This week on the web, Fred Glynn writes about the Hamilton Co. training center that could be funded and built in Westfield this year.

USPS continues strong financial turnaround

Editor: Last month’s annual USPS financial report reinforces the point that the postal networks are thriving—profitable this year by $1.4 billion after what USPS called its best quarterly and annual performance in many years—and that dismantling the networks is precisely the wrong thing to do.

The USPS report shows that letter revenue

rose as the economy improves, while package revenue skyrocketed by 9.1 percent, the biggest increase on record. That reflects growing online shopping, which makes the Internet a net positive for USPS—auguring well for the future.

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Looking for healthier dining-out options? Try these local restaurants

By Sophie Pappas • sophie@youarecurrent.com While many people started their New Year’s diet resolutions in January, national statistics show that the serious dieters, and the ones who are most likely to stick to a healthy-eating plan, are actually more likely to launch their healthy lifestyle in FebruDining ary once the buzz around resolutions has died down.

“It makes more sense to start a diet [this month],” said Jane Flanders, a retired nutritionist in Carmel.

Current explored some of the best restaurants to dine at, where patrons can enjoy a variety of dishes and not break the calorie bank.

Vitality bowls for any dieters are a good option. (Submitted photos)

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This café ranks number one on the vegetarian list for Carmel compiled by time-trusted vegan and vegetarian company Happy Cow. SoHo Café serves meat options, but daily will have vegetarian soups and sandwiches to choose from, many of which are veggie-based.

Another great pick for vegetarians and dieters alike. While creole and Cajun cuisine might not seem like healthy foods because they come with high pilings of rice and bread, diners can ask for rice and bread on the side, and not on the same plate as the creole curries.

This way, everyone can enjoy their Cajun chicken without the hassle of accounting for extra carbohydrates.

10 W. Main St., Carmel This new spot in downtown Carmel is buzzing with locals raving about their fresh options for snacks. The bowls of fruits, fibers and add-ins are a great option for those with a sweet tooth who might not want to indulge on classics like cake and cookies. The smoothies are also a great pick.

Chicken tikka masala can be had, healthily, at Amber Indian.

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Amber Indian

12510 N. Meridian St., Carmel Amber Indian, deemed by many local Indians the most authentic Indian cuisine in Indy, is one place where it is completely possible to have a healthy, and hearty, meal. The Amber lunch buffet is particularly good for dieters because it has a full section of salad items (plain veggies and fruits, with spiced-up dipping sauces such as mango chutney). If diners skip over the rice and naan selections, many of the meat and vegetable entrees can be enjoyed healthily. Even the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala are good options, because in Indian cuisine the “butter” used is actually “ghee,” a purified version of butter that it known for its internal healing benefits and help in moving oxygen throughout the body.

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This week, Current editors recommend attending the Actors Theatre of Indiana Mardi Gras fundraiser, because what could be better than a great party for a great cause? At 6 p.m., Feb. 21 guests can celebrate with ATI. Casual attire is the dress code and cost is $75 per person. There will be dinner, a cash bar, dancing, beads, a live band and games.

The party is at Woodland Country Club in Carmel.

RSVP by phone at 669-7983, extension 104.

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The Scoop: Urban Pastries is a lovely café of sorts with a family run feel and the smell of baked goods permeating the air.

Very different from the baked goods we commonly find in America, these yummy offerings are quite European and have cross-international flare. The atmosphere is enhanced by the international music that plays in the background. Also, every Thursday Night it has French Crepe Night from 6 to 8 p.m. and on the weekends there are Mini Dutch Pancakes all day on Saturday & Sunday.

Type of Food: European sweet and savory pastries.

Average Price: Prices are under $10.

Food Recommendation: The Olive and Cheese Pastry. Fluffy and crisp pastry with a savory olive and cheese filling.

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Hours: Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as S ​ aturday and Sunday ​8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Directions: In a medium bowl, mix together the melted margarine, 1 cup sugar, and egg until smooth.

Stir in the molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger; blend into the molasses mixture. Cover, and chill dough for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining white sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until tops are cracked.

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NIGHT & DAY 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 • Today at 1 p.m.; Feb. 19, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 22 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. • Tickets start at $40.00. • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com

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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 • Tonight at 7 p.m.; Feb. 20 at 7 p.m.; Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. • Call 843-3800 for tickets. • www. civictheatre.org

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Hearthside Suppers at Conner Prarie • 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 – 9 p.m. and every Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun. through Feb. 28. • $65 per person; $60 for members • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org

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Bob and Tom favorite Dave Dugan is bringing his show ‘Cabin Fever Comedy’ to Pinheads Entertainment Complex/Britten Hall at 13825 Britton Park Rd, on Feb. 20. Dave is renowned for never doing the same show twice (unless you count that time in the 90’s when he took a blow to the head right before the second show).

Expect a lot of fresh material and a change of clothes since Dugan’s last visit here. Dugan will be joined on stage by the very funny Jeff Oskay. Tickets are $12.

10:30 a.m. • $10 per child and two free adult tickets with each purchase. • Call 843-3800 for tickets. • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org 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, 2015. • 11675 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Carmel • Today from 9 a.m. to noon. • Free admission. • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.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. 8th St., Noblesville • Today from noon to 5 p.m.; Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free. • 452-3690. • www. nickelplatearts.org

The Indiana Wind Symphony Presents: “Wizards, Witches & Hobbits, Oh My!” • This performance at the Palladium musically conjures up witches, hobbits and more with the Carmel High School Wind Symphony opening. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m. • Tickets start at $5. • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

Carmel Community Players Present: “August: Osage County” • This award-winning show explores 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., Ste. 140, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 15 at 2:30 p.m.

• Adult tickets $17, Student and Senior tickets $15. • 815-9387. • www.carmelplayers.org

Fishers On Tap • The fourth annual Fishers on Tap raises funds for Fishers Rotary Club and takes place at the Forum Conference and Events Center.

Attendees can sample craft beer from eight local brewers and heavy appetizers will be available.

• 11313 USA Pkwy., Fishers • Today from 4 – 7 p.m.

• General Admission tickets $40, see website for more details. • www.fishersontap.com

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The Center Presents: Dee Dee Bridgewater: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald • Award winning musician Dee Dee Bridgewater performs the songs of the great jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 8 p.m. • Tickets start at $15. • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Coffee with the Birds at Zion Nature Center • Zionsville’s Zion Nature Center invites people to relax at the nature center with hot coffee on a winter morning. Coffee is provided and guests should bring their own mug. • 690 Beech St., Zionsville • Today from 9 – 10 a.m. • Free • 873-8950.

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The Center Presents: Peanut Butter & Jam: Assante Children’s Theatre (ACT) • This Saturday morning music series is geared for kids aged 1 – 7 and accompanied by parents or other adult. The experience consists of a 30 minute musical performance followed by a 15 minute session where kids can play with the musical instruments and talk with the artists. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Today at

Love is In the Air – Winter Film Series at the Noblesville Public Library • Sunday afternoon is a great time to watch a romantic movie; meet up at the library for free popcorn and a film. No registration is required and the film’s title is available by calling. • One Library Plaza, Noblesville • Today from 2 - 4 p.m. • Free • 770-3209. • www.nobl.ent.sirsi. net/client/default

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Nature’s Inspiration Art Exhibit at Cool Creek Park & Nature Center • Both amateur and professional artwork will be on display and the works are all inspired by nature. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorites. • 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel • Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every day through March 8. • Free. • 774-2500 • http://www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/

monday

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Presents: “The Cat in the Hat” • Dr. Seuss’s mischievous cat comes to life at the Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts. This kid-friendly show is full of fun and contains all the familiar characters including Thing One and Thing Two. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Today from 10 a.m. to noon. • Adult tickets $15, Student tickets $10. • 843-3800 • www.civictheatre.org

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Daddy Daughter Dance Girls participate in the annual hula hoop contest during the middle of the dance. For more photos visit currentincarmel.com. (Photos by Robert Herrington) Fathers had the opportunity to spend a quality night at the Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st St., Westfield, with their little girls and dance the night away at the Hamilton County Parks Dept. Ninth Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance on Feb. 5 and 6. The evenings included face paintings, contests, refreshments, music and games.

Eli Moffett assists his daughters, Darcy (left) and Lolo, in making crafts.

Dustin Long twirls his daughter, Bella, to “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars.

‘Cat in the hat’ runs Feb.24-28 at Civic tivities, we’ve taken some of the over-stimulating elements down to a minimum,” said Catherine Dixon, director of development at Civic Theatre.

The beloved feline tale, “The Cat in the Hat,” “One special feature of our two sensory friendly arrives at Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre just performances is ‘Meet Your Seat,’” in time for Dr. said Dixon. “It’s a program where diversion Seuss’ birthstudents can come to the theatre day. The playful prior to the show to see the production will run from Feb. 24 stage and where they will be sitthrough Feb. 28. “The Cat in the ting. This way they will be better Hat” provides a fun theatre exprepared for what to expect on perience and a lesson in honesty the day of the show.” and right from wrong for children Additionally, the houselights of all ages and abilities to enjoy. will remain on during the perforThe whimsical set and cosmance, the sound effects and tumes along with the rhymemusic will be lowered and loud filled dialogue stay true to the vocalizations will be reduced. familiar Dr. Seuss story. The There will also be a costume production offers several matinee demonstration at the beginning performances for class outings of the show. An actor in plain as well as two sensory friendly Cat from Dr. Seuss’ “Cat in the clothes will come out, put on performances.

Hat,” in a performance during “Our two sensory friendly last year’s Civic Theatre run of the costume and then take it off again to make it clear they are a performances offer children with the show. (Submitted photo) person dressed up to look like somebody else. special needs an opportunity to enjoy a live theFor more information, visit CivicTheatre.org. atre performance. To accommodate their sensinews@currentincarmel.com

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people to make new friends and make new connections.”

The night will be full of many exciting features.

It’s February, the month of love. Sappy movies DJ Dr. Dance has volunteered to play music for are playing on TV, heart-shaped chocolates line the event, and McAllister’s Deli on 116th Street in every aisle of the grocery store, and red roses Carmel is donating light refreshments. In fill flower shops near addition to the dancing and the food, a diversion and far. Valentine’s carriage will be onsite to give attendees Day is here, but the rides through the park. only way to celebrate isn’t just with Yadon has also planned for a glam chocolates and flowers. Carmel Parks squad to come before the event to help and Recreation and the Monon Compeople look and feel their best. munity Center have an event planned to “Before the dance, we’re going to capture the loving essence of February: Yadon have cosmetology students from Priothe annual Adaptive Sweet Hearts Forcoci University of Beauty Culture come and supmal. This night is open to all individuals with disport people in doing their hair and makeup for abilities ages 18 and up. Come with friends, with the formal,” Yadon said. “We’re also really excited, a date or solo- fun is sure to be had by all. because if people don’t have a dress to wear, MCC inclusion supervisor Michelle Yadon has we’ve had some dresses that were donated.” been planning the formal, which is to take place Music, carriage rides, food and friends will Feb. 21. make this event one to remember. You can “I wanted there to be a fun and exciting thing register for the formal by going to www.carmelaround Valentine’s Day that people could enjoy clayparks.org. Contact Michelle Yadon for more with their friends, or their boyfriend or girlfriend information or to schedule a hair and makeup or spouses,” Yadon said. “I love when we all can appointment at 573-5245. get together and be with everyone… It allows

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If that sounds good to you, then Zacky’s is just the place for you. A wide range of hotdogs prepared in a variety of ways fills the Zacky’s menu. Not into hotdogs? That’s OK, because Zacky’s also offers barbecue items such as ribs, brisket and Italian beef. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out Zacky’s combos and kids’ menu.

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Q: What does the Breast Care Program currently do?

Kennedy: We have a multi-disciplinary program. Starting in radiology, we have nurse navigation to help patients navigate the system, breast surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologist who see patients at North. We work very closely with plastic surgeons, and we have a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor. We also have nurse practitioners who work with survivorship, so we’re really trying to take care of the whole patient.

Q: What will the funds IU Health North is raising be used for?

Kennedy: What we’re planning on using

Dr. Patricia Rae Kennedy at the gala (Photo by Jillian Albrecht).

the money for is to extend that program even more and create a wellness center for oncology patients. It’s really interesting, and evidence based, that exercise can help patients receiving treatment have fewer side effects, and less pain and fatigue. There is lots of available research on the effects of exercise and oncology patients. It improves quality of life, and for breast cancer in particular, it can reduce recurrence in survivors.

For more questions with Dr. Kennedy, visit currentincarmel.com

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Tickets: $30 for children $40 for adults Date: Saturday, February 21st Time: 1:00pm matinee (Family-friendly) and 6:30pm (17 and older) Location: 254 1st Ave SW, Carmel, IN 46032

Do you know the difference between what’s real and what’s an illusion? Your mind will play tricks on you at our first Laffs ‘n Illusions event! Featuring touring act The Action Brothers, Johnny Action and his brother Max, provide a tremendous show, filled with music, magic, great costumes, and lots of surprises.

Enjoy a delicious meal (included with each ticket) and get into the magical mood with illusions, characters and surprises from Indianapolis’ own “one-person promoter of magic” Taylor Martin.

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The Center for the Performing Arts – 1 Center Green, Carmel – thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Feb. 20 – Dee Dee Bridgewater: A tribute to Ella Fitzgerald Feb. 21 – PB&J: Assante Childrens Theatre Feb. 21 – Indiana Wind Symphony presents Wizards, Witches and Hobbits, Oh My! Hoosier Park Racing & Casino – 4500 Dan Patch Circle, Anderson – hoosierpark.com Feb. 20 – Billy Ocean Hopwood Cellars Winery – 12 E. Cedar St., Zionsville – hopwoodcellars.com Feb. 20 – Grinning Man Band Feb. 21 – Bomar & Ritter Vogue Nightclub – 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis – thevogue.com Feb. 20 – Whitey Morgan and the 78’s The Hi-Fi – 1043 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis – hifiindy. com Feb. 18 – Cheetah Chrome, Brothers Gross, Raw McCartney and Ricky Rat Feb. 19 – Genevieve and Beyond Normal Sea Feb. 20 – Joel Levi Feb. 21 – Cory Williams, Landon Keller Band and Bleeding Keys Rathsekeller – 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis – rathskeller.com Feb. 20 – Zanna Doo Feb. 21 – Frank and Doug Bluebird Nightclub – 216 N. Walnut St., Bloomington – thebluebird.ws Feb. 19 – Cherub, Mystery Skulls and Fortebowie Feb. 20 – Here Come the Mummies Feb. 21 – Parmalee and Zach Dubois Birdy’s Bar & Grill – 2131 E. 71st St., Indianapolis – birdyslive.com Feb. 21 – Ekoostik Hookah 8 Seconds Saloon – 111 N. Lynhurst Dr., Indianapolis – 8secondssaloon.com Feb. 20 – Canaan Smith Feb. 21 – Mustang Sally Old National Centre – 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis – oldnationalcentre.com Feb. 19 – Datsik and Kennedy Jones and Corey Smith Feb. 20 – Current Swell *Performers are scheduled, but may change

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The lack of ‘diet’ in diet soda Commentary by Cory Black Could a diet soda actually be hurting your diet? All things being equal, substituting diet nutrition soda for regular soda when it comes to your waistline might not be any better overall than a regular soda.

A regular 12-ounce soda has 35 or more grams of sugar that can be harmful to our health with regular consumption. And as a result of supersizing it has led to expanded waistlines and the prevalence of type 2 diabetes.

Substituting sugar-laden drinks with a sugar-free, low- or zerocalorie drink should be a step in the right direction.

But why do some statistics show that people that drink only diet soda are more often overweight than those that drink only regular soda? There are a couple main theories: • One possibility is those that are overweight and trying to lose weight are more often consuming diet sodas. Drinking diet sodas may feel like a shortcut and we feel like we

can just calorie-splurge elsewhere.

• The other thought is that over-indulgence in what we think is a free-of-nutrition drink may actually affect the metabolism of our body and even our response to real sugar from real food.

Studies do show that artificial sweeteners may still trigger a response in our body similar to sugar, possibly confusing it, as the sweetness does not come with the normal calories. Some even suggest that all of the consumption of diet soda may even blunt our normal response to sugar, upsetting our normal metabolism and making us feel hungrier in the process.

It really does seem that caloriefree doesn’t really mean it’s free and the best approach in any healthy diet is moderation. Plain water is still the healthiest option for quenching our thirst.

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Dispatches Nutrition seminar – Riverview Health will host a nutrition seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. March 3 in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room at Riverview. Dr. Eric Marcotte will discuss ways to improve your health by taking control of your diet.

Marcotte A light dinner will be served.

The program is free, but registration is required.

Register at riverview.org/classes or call 776-7999.

Eat well, sleep well – Certain foods can help you sleep better because they contain compounds that either trigger sleep or help maintain it. They include: 1. Turkey, spinach, shellfish and egg whites contain tryptophan.

2. Certain spices and herbs, namely garlic, nutmeg, turmeric, dill, parsley and sage.

3. Calcium-rich foods such as dairy, leafy greens, and salmon.

Source: BottomLineHealth.com High calcium foods – If you’re vegan, you might have trouble getting enough calcium in your diet.

Here are some vegan foods that can provide it: 1. Bone broth – lots of calcium and other minerals 2. Canned salmon – mash up the small, soft bones in the can and eat along with the salmon 3. Bok choy – a high calcium substitute for lettuce 4. Almonds – just 20 have 7 percent of your daily RDA of calcium Source: NaturalIon.com

Heart healthy cooking – Riverview Health will host a heart healthy cooking event from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 26. Attendees will receive a copy of each recipe and a coupon for a free Blood Chemistry Profile at the Riverview Health Outpatient Laboratory. Cost is $15 per person. Register online at www.riverview.org/ classes or call 776-7999 by Feb. 18.

Liver detox – Your liver is the main organ in your body that removes harmful compounds and toxic substances from your body. It’s vital to detoxify the livers to keep it functioning well. One of the best completely natural foods for this is beets.

Beets are high in fiber, antioxidants, pectin and anti-inflammatories, all substances that will detoxify the liver. Source: NaturalIon.com Ginger for pain relief – Did you know ginger can be used as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory?

Cytokines are substances that have an inflammatory effect in the body and are a major contributor to pain signals the body receives. Ginger reduces these cytokines. Both raw and powdered gingers are effective. Source: Journal of Pain Fighting colds – Keep that head cold from moving into your lungs. The following methods might help: 1. Vitamin C and zinc – up to 1500 mg of Vitamin C and up to 25 mg of zinc can fight viruses 2. Echinacea - strengthens the immune system 3. Cordyceps – also strengthens the immune system 4. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and magnesium will help loosen mucus and open up airways.

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As mothers we have all learned that we have to become multi-taskers. On a daily basis, we are trying to make meals, do laundry fitness and dishes all while taking care of our little ones. With all of these daily to-do’s and being a full-time mom (and for some of us, also full-time working moms), it can feel impossible to get a workout in.

Here are a few fun exercises that you can do with your baby while also getting some of your tasks done at home.

1. Walking lunges with your baby are a great way to workout your legs and glutes. If you need to go from your family room to your kitchen, pick up your little one and do lunges to the next room. You will not only make your little one giggle, but you’ll also be making yourself stronger.

2. If your little one is fussy and likes to move around, try doing squats while holding your baby (they will love the up and down motion.)

3. When you are doing dishes or brushing your teeth, add in some calf raises.

4. My favorite exercise to do with my little guy is called “Kiss the Baby” ab crunches.

Have your baby sit on your stomach and

Kara Babcock does an exercise called “kiss the baby ab crunches.” (Submitted photo)

crunch up. You can even add in peek-a-boo for a few extra giggles.

Kara Babcock is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor and teacher of Baby Boot Camp for moms. She can be reached at Kara.babcock@babybootcamp.com.

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Mo Merhoff and Dan Canan from both chambers of commerce at merger to OneZone.

Chambers of commerce merge news@youarecurrent.com

After many years of discussion, the boards of the Carmel and Fishers chambers of commerce have voted to merge into a single cities organization. The two chambers will operate together as OneZone, a commerce advocate and connector for both cities.

“I’m so excited to make this announcement that has been in many ways 20 years in the making,” said Mo Merhoff, president of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce. “The result is positive things for business. In the end that’s what chambers are about--business opportunities.

Merhoff keeps the title and will be president of OneZone.

Members will get access to more business contacts, more marketing and collaboration opportunities, more advocacy clout and more exposure than ever before. Fishers Chamber of Commerce President, Dan Canan, will serve executive Vice President of OneZone.

“We did this now, because we didn’t have to-both chambers, especially Fishers, are strong.

It’s what’s best for our membership. As Mo said, it was 20 years in the making, and it took 20 months to put all the pieces in place,” said Canan.

The new organization will be called OneZone to demonstrate the unified effort and indicate that its impact reaches across municipal boundaries. Its tagline is: Commerce. Connected.

OneZone will be led by a 25-member board that includes the entirety of both current boards.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said he was filled in by both chamber presidents but he declined to say whether he was for or against it.

“These are private organizations and they saw this as being in their best interest,” he said. “It’s not my decision. I hope that it works out best.”

Carmel City Councilor Luci Snyder said she talked to Merhoff and she thinks it’s a great idea, even though she understands that some might be against it.

“She’s exactly right,” she said. “Business doesn’t stop at the city line.”

Chamber members and the public can learn more about the merger at fisherschamber.com.

Two open houses have been scheduled: • Feb. 17, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

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Protect yourself from data breach Commentary by Quinn Shepherd Protecting your identity in the internet age is no easy task. Anthem and Target are just two major companies that have made safety headlines by malicious data breach attacks. Individuals and small businesses can protect themselves from these types of attacks with smart preparation and the right insurance, which is where Shepherd can help.

As an individual, you may already have identity theft protection coverage through your homeowners insurance policy. Talk to your independent insurance agent to find out. Adding coverage only costs a few dollars per month. Outside of insurance protection, there are a few other strategies you can employ to protect yourself from targeted attacks on your identity.

Strong Passwords A strong password includes non-sequential numbers, letters and symbols. Your password should not contain any words found in the dictionary, and should be different for each account you create one for. The more often you use the same password, the more at risk you become.

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Giordano’s might land in Carmel

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

downtown Indianapolis.

“We believe strongly that there is a certain shared culture between people in Illinois and To say Giordano’s CEO Yorgo Koutsogiorgas is people in Indiana,” he said. “We believe that encouraged by the reception the Chicago-area shared culture is in the decision-making deep-dish pizza chain is of where to go, what locations and citdining receiving with its first ies. That’s why it was so easy to pick Indianapolis restaurant is Indianapolis as our first market to grow an understatement. outside our home market. We never “We’re more than encouraged,” he thought Indianapolis would be one ressaid. “We’re shocked in a positive way taurant. We believed we could have a with the overwhelming response of the residents of Indianapolis and the greater Koutsogiorgas few there.”

Koutsogiorgas said there are a few area. There are people camping out. spots they are seriously considering now.

We tell them we are not going anywhere. We’ve “We have not gotten to the point where we made a substantial investment in the area. Come have signed a lease,” Koutsogiorgas said. “That back in a couple of weeks and they’re ‘no, we could happen tomorrow or three months from want to have it now.’ It’s three- and four-hour now.” waits and they don’t mind. On the one hand it’s Koutsogiorgas said if a location is secured very humbling and surprisingly nice, on the other in the next 60 days, it could open in the fourth hand we are disappointed we can’t take care quarter of 2015 or first quarter of 2016. of everyone. There are so many thousands of “That is dependent on how quickly we close people that want to experience our restaurant on the lease,” he said. “It takes six to nine and unfortunately we only have (110 seats), not months after we sign the lease to build the enough to take care of all the demand. But it’s a restaurant.” good problem.”

The Indianapolis restaurant is the first one Giordano’s opened at 4110 E. 82nd St., in the opened by Giordano’s corporate group outside Rivers Edge shopping center earlier this month. the Chicago area. There are three franchise “We wish we had more seats or three restaurestaurants in Orlando, Fla., Koutsogiorgas said. rants,” Koutsogiorgas said.

There will be a company-owned Giordano’s openTo that end, Koutsogiorgas said he is actively ing in Minneapolis in early May. seeking spots to locate in both Carmel and

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Painting reflects man’s spiritual vision

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com As Mike Oisten watched over his dying sister in her Simon Cancer Center room, he decided to play the “Revelation Song” by Religion Kari Jobe on his phone.

While he put his right hand on her head with his eyes closed as he prayed, the siblings shared a true revelation.

“From there I could feel a figure that walked around to my left and I started tingling, Oisten said. “I felt it walked behind me. She could feel something in the room. I kept my eyes shut. Then it went all the way around me and I got more goose bumps. I physically felt something on my right shoulder that made me jerk and look up to my right to see who was standing there. There was nobody there. I shut my eyes and the spirit figure put its left hand on my shoulder and put its right hand up and completed the hands up.

She said she could feel that. It was amazing.”

About a week later, his older sister, Vicki Conley, 55, succumbed to leukemia on Nov. 24, 2013.

Before her passing, Oisten, 49, said his sister saw an angel or spirit in the corner of the room on a couple of other occasions. The experience not only touched Oisten deeply, but gave him hope as well.

“I pictured it as the Holy Spirit because the Holy Spirit will never let you go through things you can’t stand,” Oisten said. “I think he was there to help raise her up into heaven. I decided

lady there, that’s who I’ve been looking for.’”

So Oisten got in touch with the Carmel High School art teacher and he shared his story.

“I think it resonated with me because I had lost my father to cancer in December 2012,” Bubp said. “It touched my heart because I know that pain of letting someone you love go and trying to find the hope and the reassurance that death is not the end, it’s a temporary good-bye. When he shared his story, I was really moved.”

Mike Oisten with the painting by Jen Bubp. (Submitted photo) Bubp took Oisten’s pencil sketches and thoughts and created her own viI had to put it in a painting so others could exsion of his experience. Bubp said Oisten told her perience it, too. I just kept looking and I thought he enjoyed a little more of an abstract style and someone is going to come along and be my artthat fit her vision for the painting. ist for this painting.”

“I thought good because I don’t know if a realAbout 10 months later, Oisten was attending ism portrait would have done it justice,” Bubp Grace Church in Noblesville when he found his said. “It took me three months of thinking about artist. Oisten watched as Jen Bubp, a member of it and letting the work evolve.” the Worship Arts Council, painted on the stage.

When he saw the painting, Oisten said, “I cried “I got goose bumps up and down my back. I like a little baby. It was insane.” had a tear coming down my eye and my wife asked ‘what’s the deal?’” he said. “I say ‘see that

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Carmel named one of top best cities for singles in the U.S.

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com People often move to Carmel to start a family. It’s known as a place to buy a home and enroll your kids in some of the best schools. relationships But Carmel is also starting to see a growing population of young professionals. Many of these young people are still trying to find “the one.”

Now that Valentine’s Day has passed, many unattached men and women are lamenting the difficulties of being single.

Luckily for them, Carmel is one of the best small cities to be in.

A website called DatingAdvice.com published a list in January of the top 15 “Best Small Cities for Singles” and Carmel was ranked 11th.

The website describes Carmel thusly: “Home to the famous Arts and Design District, Carmel Marathon and The Carmel Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel is just as sweet a place as the name would have you believe. It is growing quickly and thriving economically, offering all the perks of a big city and the fuzzy feelings of home. This “just right” city will help you find a single lady or gentleman who’s also just right for you.”

Is Carmel really one of the best places to be single?

The methodology doesn’t really consider every factor.

The website uses MONEY magazine’s annual list of best places to live, in which Carmel was ranked third this year and first in 2012 (no list was compiled in 2013). From there, DatingAdvice.com used total population figures and the amount of singles to create the final 15. According to the site, Carmel has 31,793 singles, so basically they are saying that out of the best small towns to live in, these places have the largest pools to choose from.

Interesting side note: Quite a few college towns on this list, which makes sense.

That makes sense. Lots of small towns might see people get married younger. In Carmel, many singles might be focused on a career and choose to wait. But does a larger pool mean it’s easier to be single?

“The dating pool is limited and I don’t go anywhere in Carmel with the hopes of meeting a person,” said 32-year-old Mindy McCutchan.

It’s difficult to ask single people if Carmel is a great place to be single. What defines a good place to be single? Does it mean that it’s easier to find someone? If that’s the case, then asking single people will probably elicit a negative response. Because they are still single. You could ask people who met their significant other while being single in Carmel but that could be hard to search for.

Kayla Hanson, 24, said it’s tough to be single in Carmel at her age because so many people are married or with kids. Still, she said the more she thinks about it, it’s probably better than being single in another small town this size.

Hanson “It’s probably better to be single in Carmel than in a lot of other similarly sized cities,” she said. “But it also has the added benefit of being so close to Indy, which gives it an advantage since there’s more to do in the area.”

But less optimistic singles told Current that they felt that most of the restaurants and stores were geared toward married couples and families and that most bars/restaurants close earlier than they do in nearby Indianapolis. So they strongly disagreed with the ranking.

Where do you meet people in Carmel?

There’s isn’t a bustling corridor of late-night bars and nightclubs similar to Broad Ripple or Massachusetts Avenue in Carmel.

The Carmel Arts & Design District offers a few walkable places to enjoy libations and mingle with available singles, such as Scottie’s Brewhouse, Woody’s Library, Old Town Tavern and The Pint Room.

Actually, one of the best suggestions was to chat with people while walking your dog.

“That’s actually the most promising place in Carmel to meet men, or new female friends, around my age,” Hanson said.

Carmel Clay Parks is opening a large dog park this spring/summer and it should be a great place to meet singles.

Melanie Heck, 24, said it can be difficult to find places to meet people, but that might be a problem in any city, no matter the size.

“There aren’t many places to meet people,” she said. “The gym is hard because everyone is usually focused on what they’re doing.

And there are a couple bars, but not really a super ideal place to meet someone.”

Where would you take someone on a date in Carmel?

While there are upscale white-tablecloth restaurants for a fancy date night out, most people told Current that they prefer a casual setting so as to not add “too much pressure” to a first date.

Heck said she suggests Divvy, The Pint Room or Union Brewing Company for dates in Carmel. She said she’s also excited about the new Flix Brewhouse movie theater set to open this year.

Bazbeaux’s, a pizza place located in the Arts District, was a popular choice that many people mentioned.

“I went on a date to Bazbeaux’s once and the beer was the highlight of the date,” Hanson said. “Joking, but that actually happened.”

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‘Alternately’ and ‘alternatively’ Commentary by Jordan Fischer Question: “Dear Grammar Guy, my friend told me the other day that I was using ‘alternatively’ and ‘alternately’ wrong. grammar guy She said they shouldn’t be used interchangeably.

I guess I hadn’t really thought of them as two distinct words, even. She is British, by the way.

Is there a difference between American and British usage?”

Answer: Thanks for the question! You’ve gotten a little ahead of me here, so let’s backtrack a second.

“Alternate,” with a long “A” sound in the third syllable, is a verb meaning “to occur in turn repeatedly.” It can also be an adjective with more or less the same meaning – you’re probably most familiar with “alternating current,” or “AC,” which is how electricity is supplied to your home and iPhone and various other gadgets. (Take that, Edison!)

“Alternative,” on the other hand, can be a noun or an adjective meaning “one or more things available as another possibility.” An important part of the definition is that the things are mutually exclusive. In other words, it’s one or the

other.

Both words share a root in the Latin alternare, meaning “interchange,” but their modern-day meanings have diverged in British English.

In American English, however, since we like to break the rules, “alternate” has come to be used colloquially to mean “available as another choice” – thus gaining a new adjectival and noun form.

The big point of contention is that only North Americans really use “alternate” – short “A” sound in the third syllable, like “alter-nit” – as a noun meaning “a person who acts as a substitute.” In America, the runner-up in a competition might act as the alternate if the first-place contest can’t fulfill their duties. In Britain, they would act as the alternative.

So, is it wrong to use “alternatively” and “alternately” interchangeably? It is if you are substituting “alternatively” for “alternately.” Flip that around, though, and modern usage puts you in the clear – at least in the good ol’ U.S.A. Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for Current Publishing.

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‘Sleep’ author on motherhood

By Terri Spilman • news@currentincarmel.com

Sleep deprivation from being a new mom was just the motivation Carmel resident Sharon L. Kaminsky needed to write her books first children’s picture book, “Sleep Baby, Sleep!.”

The storyline of the book is based on a song about the nocturnal sights and sounds of nature that Kaminsky sang to her now nineteenmonth-old son, Magnus, when he was just a baby.

“I would lay there hearing noises outside while I was rocking Magnus to sleep,” said Kaminsky. “By the time he would go to sleep, I’d see the sun go down. Then I’d hear the frogs’ ribbitting. Then, I would hear the crickets, then see the stars and hear the owls. I went through the whole list and then next thing you know, it becomes the song that becomes the book.”

Kaminsky recommends a ritualistic, peaceful bedtime routine to get little ones to sleep in addition to singing and writes with humor based on her own experience. “At the end of the story, it’s really less of baby goes to sleep for baby it’s more that baby needs to sleep for mommy.

And so whenever I would sing that last part, he would open his eyes. I stopped singing the last two verses because he would wake up.”

Water colorist Sue Lynn Cotton was handpicked by Kaminsky to do the illustrations for the book that include the likeness of Kamin-

Sharon L. Kaminsky with her son, the inspiration for her book. (Submitted photo)

sky’s son Magnus on the cover. Kaminsky also developed sheet music for “Sleep Baby, Sleep!” in additional to designing six greeting cards that feature illustrations from the book and contain inspirational messages for new and expectant moms.

Her second children’s picture book, “What’s Making All That Racket Outside?” is set to be published this spring.

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Underground springs and runoff from Lebanon’s Mount Hermon create a lush landscape in the Galilee Panhandle of northeast travel Israel far different from the remainder of the country. This fertile area includes Tel Dan, a large archeological mound named for the Biblical Tribe of Dan that produced one of the most important archaeological finds in Israel’s history.

In about 1,800 B.C., the Canaanites established a major city called Laish in the region around Tel Dan. Archaeologists have uncovered a mud brick city gate from that period that includes the oldest known arched opening, an invention once incorrectly attributed to the much later Romans.

According to the Book of Joshua, members of the Tribe of Dan conquered Laish after their exodus from Egypt because the Philistines prevented them from capturing the land near the Mediterranean coast originally assigned to them. Archaeologists have unearthed stone gates and walls from the period of Israelite occupation of Dan, which the Bible says formed the northern boundary of the United Monarchy established by King David. Visitors can also explore the excavated “high place” the Bible says Jeroboam built in Dan when the northern Kingdom of Israel split from the southern Kingdom of Judah after the death of David’s son Solomon. Dan’s high place, featuring a golden calf, competed for worshippers with

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Canaanite City Gate at Tel Dan (Photo by Don Knebel)

the Temple in Jerusalem.

During excavations at Tel Dan in 1994, archaeologist Avraham Biran discovered pieces of a broken stele (monument) erected by King Hazael of Aram-Damascus in the late ninth century B.C., boasting of capturing Dan and killing Israel’s King Jehoram. Most scholars now believe the Aramaic writing on the stele also says Hazael killed Ahaziah, “son of the king of the House of David,” the first non-Biblical evidence of David’s existence.

Although the now famous Tel Dan stele confirms the historicity of David and his dynasty, it

contradicts the Biblical account of the Israelites’ battle with Hazael. According to the Book of Second Kings, Jehoram and Ahaziah were killed in a coup after the battle by their general Jehu, who then became king. Even details in battle reports can reflect their author’s point of view.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville.com.

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EXISTING HOME: After living in their 95-yearold bungalow in the Butler/Tarkington area for 25 years, the homeowners blueprint for were tired of outdated improvement cosmetics and poor flow. “Our main priorities were to create a more open feel and modernize the kitchen and bathrooms while staying true to the original style and charm of the home.”

KITCHEN: To create a more open concept feel, the original narrow doorways were widened and arched for a better sightline from the formal dining room to the kitchen. New doors and drawer fronts were installed and painted to match the existing cabinetry boxes. A new backsplash was installed using “Lady Onyx” subway tile to complement the existing granite countertops. To brighten up the space, the existing copper wallpaper on the ceiling was removed. New decorative molding was installed to restore the historical charm of the kitchen. To complete the final look, a new heated slate tile floor was installed in a small Versailles pattern.

DINING NOOK: The original corner built-ins were revitalized with new moldings and a fresh coat of white paint. The interiors were painted in a contrasting gray color to add depth and visual interest. Wainscoting was then installed around the perimeter of the room and white decorative trim was placed on the ceiling for added charm.

UPSTAIRS BATH: The plumbing in the upstairs bath was upgraded to modern standards. A tub was upgraded to a tub/shower combination. The original shower tile was removed and replaced with 4x4 gloss black tile in a diagonal pattern on the side walls. The white and black basketweave tile used for the niche and bathroom floor gives a cohesive look with the rest of the bathroom. Stone veneer was installed over the top of existing stainless steel sheets to add texture and warmth to the bathroom.

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