March 14, 2017 – Carmel

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Council approves $15M for Midtown parking garage / P3

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Council approves $15M for Midtown parking garage bonds

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the garage, and ultimately these lease payments will pay for the garage,” said bond attorney Bruce Donaldson, who advises the The Carmel City Council voted unanimously CRC and the City of Carmel.

March 6 to approve up to $15 million in bonds Donaldson said the building for a parking develoPment garage in the corporation is needed for a simple reason.

Midtown area.

“Basically, Indiana has very arcane The Midtown proposal would be debt limits,” he said. backed by the possibility of a special Both buildings have been planned benefits tax, which would kick in if for nearly two years but have been not enough property tax increment delayed. Old Town Design Group, led funds are generated to pay off the Meyer by developer Justin Moffett, was debt. Several guarantees are built involved in both projects but backed out into the agreement, which calls for the debecause it is focusing on Midtown buildings veloper to pay the difference if TIF does not east of the Monon. cover the project. There also is a completion “The city owned the property on Midtown guarantee that allows the Carmel RedevelWest while Old Town owned the land for opment Commission to finish the project, if Midtown East,” Meyer said. necessary.

Moffett originally stood beside Merchants “This allows the CRC to step in and comBank officials at an announcement for its plete construction,” CRC Director Corrie Meyer said. “We can step in prior to the bank headquarters in May 2015. The press conference promised a spring 2017 opening, but stepping in.” construction hasn’t begun. Meyer said it’s The bonds would pay for a 370-space because the Allied Solutions headquarters parking garage wrapped by 167 apartment came to fruition on the east side of the units in a four-story building, built and manMonon, along with a Sun King Tap Room aged by Barrett & Stokely. The firm also and Distillery. Both of those projects, anowns The Seasons in Carmel and manages nounced after Merchants Bank, are under several properties, including Main Street construction. Merchants Bank moved to the on the Monon and Old Town on the Monon. west, which is on land owned by the city. A The parking spaces would be shared by residents and the public, similar to The Mezz city market concept was announced for the ground floor of the Merchants Bank building development at the Center for the Performat one time, but it appears that idea is dead ing Arts’ parking garage. A neighboring fiveor on hold, Meyer said. story building will have office space, includOld Town also was a joint bidder with ing the headquarters for Merchants Bank.

Barrett & Stokely for the residential units There will be first floor space for retail and south of Bub’s Cafe. In March 2015, an anrestaurants. Merchants Bank headquarters nouncement was made that the CRC would will have 92 private spaces for parking. sell $1.7 million of land for the two compaMeyer estimated the garage could cost nies to create a combination of for-rent and $10 million. for-sale units along the Monon. Meyer said To help finance the deal, the city organized the first meeting of the Midtown Build- they agreed to part ways and that Barrett & Stokley took over the project. ing Corporation March 1. The development “In the process of development, they corporation will finance part of the bonds, couldn’t figure out how to structure for-sale and the CRC will make payments using TIF. units in the space of this development,” she “The money will technically flow to the said. “Old Town Development opted to step building corporation, which will fund buildback.” ing the garage, and then the city will lease

Dispatches Lane closures — 126th Street between Range Line Road and Keystone Parkway is now westbound only. Westbound traffic will be using the southern lanes, normally used for eastbound traffic. This is anticipated to last until summer. Road improvements have been underway, including multi-use paths and storm water management, since last year. Detour Route: Use Main Street and 116th Street for eastbound traffic. Keystone Parkway and Guilford Avenue will be main routes connecting drivers to eastbound detour routes.

CHS lawsuit — Carmel High School student group Voices United has filed a lawsuit against the district claiming viewpoint discrimination after it was not allowed to hang an abortion rights poster in the cafeteria. Another group, CHS Teens for Life, was allowed to hang a pro-life poster that had been previously removed after they obtained legal counsel and threatened a lawsuit. CHS has since updated its sign policy, and district officials said in a statement that Voices United formed on Feb. 28 and “has still not completed the necessary requirements to post signs in the high school.” Read the full story at currentincarmel.com.

LWVHC meeting — The League of Women Voters of Hamilton County will hold a business meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

March 16 at the Hamilton East Public Library, Five Municipal Dr., Fishers. Anyone interested in learning more about the group is welcome. Attendees may bring a lunch to eat during the meeting. For more information, contact LWVHCIN@gmail.com.

Parks & Rec 50th anniversary – Hamilton County Parks and Recreation will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary. As part of the anniversary celebration, Hamilton County Parks will be sharing photos and memories from the last 50 years. If you have photographs, icons or park-related stories to share, please email them to Hamilton.

Parks@HamiltonCounty.In.Gov or drop them off at the department’s administrative office located at 15513 S. Union St., Carmel.

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Carmel Police Dept. Sgt. Nancy Zellers has been named the 2016 Investigator of the Year by the Hamachievement ilton County Prosecutor’s Office.

Each year, the prosecutor’s office honors local officers. The 2016 winners were recently recognized at a ceremony in the Commissioner’s Courtroom at the Hamilton County Judicial Center in Noblesville.

“It is never easy to select the recipients of this award, not because of a dearth of candidates, but rather because of the difficulty in selecting just one recipient in each category from the many viable candidates within the county,” Prosecuting Attorney D. Lee Buckingham II stated in a press release. “This is due to the fact that Hamilton County law enforcement agencies strive to hire the best candidates, train them well, and then demand professionalism and high achievement from their officers.”

Zellers is a 30-year CPD veteran and has spent a majority of that time as an investigator. She works within the sex crimes

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and child abuse unit. Last year, through her work on a child abuse and neglect case, Zellers helped rescue a severely malnourished child.

Buckingham said Zellers’ dedication and tenacity is what brought her to the forefront in the eyes of the deputy prosecutors.

Zellers was previously recognized as Investigator of the Year in 2009. She declined to be interviewed for this story.

Council talks garage funding

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The Carmel City Council is considering a $4.5 million installment-purchase contract to pay for a monon & main 200-space parking garage for a mixeduse development.

Developer Chuck Lazzara is working on the project on the field across from Bub’s Burgers at Main Street and the Monon Trail. The $20 million mixed-used development, called Monon and Main, will include a steakhouse, offices and more.

The city council voted Dec. 19 to allow the Carmel Redevelopment Commission to purchase a $1.6 million parcel of land at the Monon Trail and Main Street for a multifloor parking structure. CRC Director Corrie Meyer said the city is paying $1.6 million to Lazzara for the land because the money will be needed for Lazzara to complete his project, begin construction on the garage and construct a public plaza.

Meyer said the land was transferred back to Lazzara to help reset the tax increment financing. This would set the property taxes at zero so the maximum tax increment could be raised to pay off the

parking garage.

Officials decided to use an installmentpurchase contract instead of a bond because it’s a small project and it can maximize the amount of the available funds.

Meyer said this saves on issuance costs associated with a bond. She estimates more than $100,000 in savings.

“It’s not a bond, and it’s not a loan,” she said. “We use the funds to purchase a completed garage by the developer.”

Lazzara would construct the garage, which will cost between $3.5 million and $4.5 million, and the City of Carmel would make payments, with interest, to pay for it, making it a city asset.

Previously, Meyer said it was likely that TIF wouldn’t be enough to cover the entire cost of the project, but she said at the March 6 council meeting the CRC took another look. She said there will be levels of developer guarantees if TIF isn’t sufficient.

The project would be supported by a special benefits tax, which she said is unlikely to kick in but could be used to reduce the interest rate. She said Lazzara would be responsible for maintaining the garage.

The Finance Committee will discuss the issue at 5:30 p.m. March 14.

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The Carmel City Council met March 6 to discuss roundabout regulations, tax increment financing for Sunrise on the Monon and the sale of the former Arby’s site.

What happened: The Carmel City Council is considering an ordinance requiring turn signal usage in roundabouts.

What it means: The proposed ordinance would penalize motorists for failing to use a turn signal when exiting a roundabout. Drivers could face a $100 fine. There is no state law that requires turn signals in a roundabout.

What’s next: The bill will be considered by the Finance and Rules Committee.

What Happened: The Carmel City Council approved using property tax increment financing to repay a $6 million developer-backed bond for Sunrise on the Monon.

What it means: Old Town Design Group asked for a bond issuance for its new neighborhood along S. Range Line Road near 96th Street. The bond would pay for roadwork, a bridge over a creek and other infrastructure improvements. The bonds would be paid back using tax increment financing, but Old Town is planning on buying the bonds.

What Happened: The Carmel Redevelopment Commission announced the sale of the former Arby’s parcel of land for $100.

What it means: The CRC sold the land at Carmel Drive and Range Line Road to Anderson Birkla, a company that is building a $70 million mixed used development called The Proscenium on 6.5 acres directly adjacent to the land. The CRC sold the Arby’s land to Anderson Birkla for $100 with the understanding that an office building will be built on the land and underground parking will be expanded. Anderson Birkla also will construct two new roads and transfer right-of-way to the city, which the CRC says is a huge savings in infrastructure costs and why the CRC is selling the land for only $100.

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Sen. Joe Donnelly has taken notice of what Dr. Tim Kelly has been doing on the front lines of helping recognition Hoosiers who are battling opioid addictions and other dangerous substances.

To acknowledge Kelly’s work, the Indiana senator invited Kelly, the director of addiction treatment services for Community Health Network, to be his guest for President Donald Trump’s address before a Joint Session of Congress Feb. 28 in Washington, D.C. “It was an amazing experience and an amazing honor,” said Kelly, a Carmel resident. “Each senator gets to invite one guest to this presidential address. Sen. Donnelly said each year that he likes to invite someone who is doing something positive back in Indiana. He’s got a special interest in the drug and opioid epidemic. He wants to improve access and treatment and other efforts to curb the addictions epidemic. He wants to impact it from several angles, but one is increasing access to treatment, increasing (addictions) workforce and making it easier to get help,”

Dr. Tim Kelly, left, and Sen. Joe Donnelly at Donnelly’s Washington, D.C. office. (Submitted photo)

Prior to the address, Kelly got to meet several senators, such as John McCain, Chuck Schumer, Ted Cruz and Indiana’s junior senator, Todd Young. “(Donnelly) totally gets it as far as the seriousness of this epidemic,” Kelly said.

Kelly has been in involved in the treatment of addictions for more than 30 years.

Donnelly has worked to get the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act and the 21st Century Cures Act passed and signed into law. Both have programs to combat the drug epidemic.

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Program explores race in culture

By Heather Collins news@currentincarmel.com St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Healthy Families of Marion County and the Marion County FAITH Public Health Dept. will present “Racism: The Elephant in the Room” March 18.

The session is part of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church’s spring programMercurio-Brown ming and explores blatant and subliminal messages about race conveyed in modern culture. The session features speakers Deanna Dodson, Joshua Cunningham, Jennifer Lawson and Toni Duerson. The goal of the session is to help people learn how to create a safe environment for all where the unspoken can be spoken.

“This is just a way to get together and hear other people’s real life stories,” said Gina Mercurio-Brown, parishioner at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church and event facilitator.

“Racism: The Elephant in the Room” will

be presented in a storytelling format by the four speakers, who are all social workers from Healthy Families of Marion County.

“Life is not as transparent as we think, even in this day and age,” Mercurio-Brown said.

Mercurio-Brown said the session will explore emotional issues involving law enforcement, education, punitive damages, job opportunities and educational standards.

“Good, well-meaning people have no idea this is happening,” Mercurio-Brown said.

“It’s not over, and I think that’s why it’s the elephant in the room.”

‘Racism: The Elephant in the Room’ When: 1 to 3:30 p.m. March 18 Where: St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 1402 W. Main St. Cost: Free More info: Reserve a spot by contacting Rev. Jenny Hulen at motherjenny@stchriscarmel.com or 317-846-8716 ext. 13.

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Mock trial team gets verdict

By Heather Collins news@currentincarmel.com Students on the Carmel High School Mock Trial Team are learning real-world skills to prepare for a future career education in a court room — and are excelling along the way.

The CHS Mock Trial Team finished 17-1 on the season. It recently competed in the regional and state Mock Trial Competitions sponsored by the Indiana Bar Association and the county competition sponsored by the Hamilton County Bar Association.

The team has been competing in the county competition for 17 years, but this is the first year the team competed in the regional and state competitions. In the state competition, held March 4-5 in Indianapolis, the team placed first out of 24 teams following five rounds of competition.

“They performed just absolutely outstanding,” said Holly Hochstedler, mock trial sponsor and CHS teacher.

During the competition the students are presented a packet of evidence, depositions, affidavits, investigation reports and witness statements. According to Hochstelder, the students must be prepared to

French teacher wins top honor

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The CHS mock trial team is Hannah Glazier, Alina Husain, Aiza Said, Rida Bonday, Hannah Radde, Drew Seketa, Abby Leonard, Andrew Ardizone, Matt Simons and Christina Yang. (Submitted photo)

think on their feet, just as attorneys and witnesses do in real life.

The CHS team was the runner-up in the final round of the state competition against the John Adams High School Mock Trial Team. The final state round was presided over by Justice Steven David of the Indiana State Supreme Court. The event was held at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.

The team earned several individual awards, including four Best Attorney Awards, five Best Witness Awards and one scholarship winner.

Indiana Foreign Language Teachers Association conference in November. She was recently honored by the Carmel Clay school board for the accomplishment.

Andrea Yocum is passionate about Yocum was nominated by Univerteaching French, and her peers have sity High School French teacher noticed. achievement Shannon Swann. After being Yocum, nominated, Yocum was asked to who has put together a portfolio, includtaught at Carmel High School ing her philosophy of education, for 10 years, was named 2016-17 letters of recommendation from French Teacher of the Year by a parent of a student and two the Indiana Chapter of the AmeriFrench teacher colleagues. There can Association of Teachers of Yocum also were samples of students’ French.

“I was extremely honored,” Yocum said. work and class projects.

Yocum serves as World Language De“The coolest part about it for me is when partment chair and French Club sponsor.

I accepted the award you are in the room Prior to teaching at CHS, she taught at with all of your peers from throughout Shelbyville High School for three years the state that teach French. There were and at Pendleton Heights High School for teachers that I network with, go to field five years. trips with and go to state competition Yocum enjoys seeing the developwith. There were teachers nearing rement of students. She takes her class tirement age, but when I first started teaching 18 years ago they were the ones on field trips at least once a semester.

Destination examples include French resgiving me help and inspiring me. It’s cool taurants, the Indianapolis Museum of Art because you get a chance to reflect on and a French opera at Indiana University. your career and really think about how “We try to get out to show how French far you have come.” is used,” she said.

Yocum received the honor at the

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InvenTeam develops prototype

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com For the past several months, the Carmel High School IvenTeam has been hard at work on a very important education science project.

The team has developed a prototype of a wearable device that would detect and treat seizures by injecting life-saving medicine into patients with seizure disorders such as epilepsy.

“The initial prototype is still bulky,” sophomore Satvik Kumar said. “We are trying to figure out ways to improve it.”

The CHS IvenTeam will present at the Lemelson-MIT InventTeam Challenge in Cambridge, Mass., in June. The team received a $10,000 grant from Lemelson-MIT to pursue the project.

Along with the team’s interest in neuroscience, the inspiration for the invention was team member Cameron Poulson’s friend from California who suffers from a particularly dangerous form of epilepsy, status epilepticus, which can result in seizures lasting more than five minutes. A prolonged duration of seizures can lead to permanent health damage or even death.

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receive treatment within 30 minutes of the start of a seizure is 80 percent.

The team is trying to refine the prototype by late April, when it will be presented at the Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge competition in Titusville, Fla. “They’ll be competing against teams from India, Japan and other countries,” said Jacob Fitzgerald, science teacher and cosponsor of the team with Kathy Hallett.

The team has set up a GoFundMe campaign so more team members can make the trip to MIT. It can be found at gofundme. com/carmelinventeam.

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Group offers support, one woman at a time

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“We pick a recipient each month to honor the next month. It’s always a woman going through an irreplaceable loss,” Parrish Marilyn Parrish learned of the nonprofit Helping One Woman from a friend who lived said. “Every dime we collect goes to the recipient. We just have a dinner and in California. invite all their friends and family. philanthropy She thought Everyone puts a minimum of $10 in it would be a pot.” a good fit in Carmel and recently Recipients can use the funds as launched a central Indiana chapter. they see fit. Sometimes the money “(My friend) was on her way to a is used to pay medical bills, someHelping One Woman meeting. She times for a family getaway. sort of gave me the Readers’ Digest Parrish “The money isn’t why we get version of it. I looked it up online together. Typically, we don’t know the and was impressed with the simplicity of recipient. We gather to show one woman how it worked,” Parrish said. a month that people care,” Parrish said.

The group’s motto is: “One woman with “We’ve been very happy with the results. $10 can buy another woman lunch. Ten The recipients have been uplifted that women with $10 can buy another woman’s strangers came to care about them.” groceries. One hundred women with $10 The dinners serve two purposes. Not can make a real difference in another only do they fundraise for the recipient, woman’s life.” they also give attendees a fun night out.

Each month the chapter hosts a dinner Helping One Woman meets the third to raise funds to donate to a recipient. AtThursday of every month at the American tendees are often friends and relatives of Legion in Carmel. For more, contact howthe recipient. At the dinner, the attendees centralindiana@gmail.com or 317-804-1334. choose the next recipient.

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Sam Costa race returns March 25

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

Where’s Amy attends Coburn Place’s BLUE Breakfast with Marlin Jackson On March 1, Where’s Amy attended the 2017 BLUE Breakfast for Coburn Place. The Coburn Place’s mission is to empower victims of intimate partner violence to live as survivors. The event included inspiring stories from the staff, and a special Coburn Place graduate told her compelling story of her survival and how the organization helped her. Pictured, Marlin Jackson and Lorene Burkhart of Carmel. For more information, visit coburnplace.org. To see more photos from Where’s Amy, visit CurrentNightandDay.com. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

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marathons at a time when running down the street seemed strange, and organized marathons didn’t exist.

Upon Costa’s death the 1970s, Koeppen The 48th annual Sam Costa Half Maraand other early advocates of marathon runthon and the 12th annual Sam Costa Quarning changed the name of the Center Marathon marathon presented by Indy tral Indiana Striders Half Marathon to the Sam Costa Race in honor of Runners will start the dedicated marathon runner at 9 a.m. March 25 at Northview now depicted in the event’s logo.

Church in Carmel. The Sam Costa Townsend said the race is for Half Marathon has been declared dedicated, serious, year-round runthe 2017 Indiana State Half Maraners like Costa, but anyone can join thon Championship by the Road Townsend in for the camaraderie, which Costa Runners Club of America. also enjoyed.

The Sam Costa race has been in Carmel “We try to have the best organized and for the past 44 years. Race Director Terry most participant-friendly race in the entire Townsend said it’s Indiana’s oldest race. state,” Townsend said. “That’s really our It’s named in honor of Sam Costa, a former goal, and that’s why people keep coming detective on the Chicago Police Dept. with back.” a deep affinity for competing in maraRegular registration for the half and thons with fellow running enthusiasts and quarter marathons ends March 15. Late regfriends. Costa used to travel to Indiana to istration ends March 20. Participants can compete in the Central Indiana Striders register the day of the race. The cost for Half Marathon with avid runners, includregular registration for the half marathon ing Chuck Koeppen, the legendary track is $45. Registration for the quarter maraand field coach of Carmel High School. thon is $35.

Townsend refers to Costa and Koeppen as Northview Church is at 12900 Hazel Dell running pioneers.

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Townsend said Costa competed in

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Carmel Clay Public Library’s annual Carmel Clay Reads program will feature three books as part of the Investilibrary gate Science and Technology theme.

The spring program, which runs through April 30, will feature one title. The fall event will feature two books focused on the environment. The spring selection is “Spare Parts: Four Undocumented Teenagers, One Ugly Robot and the Battle for the American Dream.”

“The committee looks for a book that has a strong storyline with compelling characters (real or fictitious) that will expand the reader’s knowledge in some way and generate discussion,” said Beth Jenneman, CCPL communications manager.

“Past books have dealt with individuals experiencing historical events such as the Japanese internment, the Holocaust, racism in the U.S. and the Chinese Cultural Revolution, or more character-driven stories of individuals facing cancer or dealing with autism.”

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‘Spare Parts’ has been selected for the Carmel Clay Reads spring program. (Submitted photo)

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“The purpose is to encourage everyone in a city to read the same book and then come together and talk about the book in both formal and informal settings, thus creating a sense of community and promoting literacy,” Jenneman said.

The goal also is to give patrons a positive reading experience while learning something in the process.

“In regard to ‘Spare Parts,’ we are hoping readers will also be inspired by the story of individuals overcoming great odds to reach their dream,” Jenneman said. “In past years, many patrons have said they read the chosen title simply because it was part of Carmel Clay Reads and not something they would likely have read on their own but ended up enjoying the book.”

Books can be reserved via the online catalog or by calling the reference desk at 317-844-3362.

In conjunction with the book, the documentary “Underwater Dreams,” featuring the individuals who inspired the book, will be shown at 7 p.m. March 23 and 2 p.m.

March 26 in the Program Room. There also will be several book discussions at the library. The library’s programs can be found online at carmel.lib.in.us.

Dispatch 96th Street roundabout meeting – The City of Carmel will host a public information meeting regarding the reconstruction of 96th Street and Keystone Avenue. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on March 28 in the council chambers at City Hall, One Civic Square.

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having some food,” said Sharmila Sanka, Roohi’s mother. “She would just log on to her computer.”

“Escaping the Clouds” follows Ziana, 9, Her mother describes her as “down-toas a tornado tosses her into the clouds. earth,” but Towne Meadow Elementary She discovers a new world up there fifth-grader Roohi author Sanka’s first chapter and two new friends. The three kids work together to beat the bad book is set in the magic in the clouds and find a way skies. back to Earth.

The Carmel Clay School Board The writing and publishing prorecently recognized Roohi for her cess lasted one year. The Sanka’s novel, “Escaping the Clouds.” Roohi, received the first manuscript in the 10, used CreateSpace to self-publish Roohi Sanka mail while Roohi was sleeping, so the book in November. her mother waited to show her until the “I was really excited,” Roohi said. “I next morning. couldn’t really believe that it was going to “I remember that moment when she got be a book and I was going to be an author.” her first (book),” Sanka said. “I never saw Roohi’s passion for writing developed at her get so excited.” a young age, and her mother encouraged Roohi attends Sunday school at the Inher with fun writing exercises. She was inspired to follow that passion by an author dianapolis Sai Center and volunteers at the North United Methodist Church Soup Kitchwho visited her school in Arkansas during en on the first Saturday of every month. first grade.

Part of the profits from the book will be “Escaping the Clouds” started out as a donated to the soup kitchen. short story, but Roohi added on each day.

“Escaping the Clouds” is available for $10 “She started writing every day when on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online. she came back from school without even

‘Hats off to America’ announced as theme of CarmelFest parade news@currentincarmel.com “Hats off to America” has been chosen as the CarmelFest 2017 July 4th parade theme.

Parade Director Barbara Ellis event said that committee members hope the theme will unite community members as they celebrate Independence Day. “The ‘Hats off to America’ theme will

encourage parade entrants to be creative with their floats and entries, especially since this is a theme we have not used before,” Ellis said.

Organizers encourage participants in the parade to wear hats and wave them to the crowd. Parade watchers also are encouraged to wear and wave hats.

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Shared experience leads Virginia mom to go bald in honor of late Carmel boy

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Risa Carpenter doesn’t consider herself brave. All she did was sit down for a haircut.

But the crowd that cover story gathered around her March 4 in Carmel thought otherwise.

Carpenter, 45, traded her shoulder-length dark brown locks for a shaved head at a fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which funds grants for childhood cancer research. She was one of 93 people to go bald March 3 and 4 for the annual Indianapolis Youth Hockey Association event to support St. Baldrick’s, which raised $32,570.

“I wanted to be able to go out and not have hair and not hide it with hats and be able to say, ‘I still look really beautiful’ and ‘I still look really feminine,’” she said after the shave. “It was such a good cause, and in taking a huge step that so many other people view as a huge deal I was able to bring in a ton of donations.”

Carpenter’s goal was to raise $500, but in less than a month she collected more than $5,000 for St. Baldrick’s, becoming the event’s top fundraiser.

Similar stories Although most of the shavees were young male hockey players volunteering with teammates, for Carpenter the decision was more personal.

Her journey began in mid-2015 when her daughter, Marleah, then 4 years old, began experiencing symptoms that doctors believed could have been caused by a brain tumor. Preparing for the worst, the New Palestine family was surprised to learn she had Miller-Fisher syndrome, a rare nerve disease related to Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Marleah spent a month in the hospital,

Before the shave, Risa Carpenter displays a poster with the names of 14 children who have battled or are battling cancer. Only three of the children are still living. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

followed by a year of rehabilitation. She still suffers some lingering effects but is about 85 percent back to normal, Carpenter said, adding that she’s not likely to ever make a full recovery.

During Marleah’s stay at Riley Hospital for Children, another young patient experiencing similar symptoms was admitted. But for Brooks Blackmore, the diagnosis was

Risa Carpenter shaved her head in memory of Brooks Blackmore, a Carmel boy who died in May 2016 after battling an inoperable brain tumor. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

different. He had an inoperable brain tumor, and after battling for nearly a year passed away in May 2016.

Carpenter never met the Blackmore family but followed their story online and was amazed by the similarities. Marleah and Brooks were approximately the same age when admitted; they went to the same hospital within a week of each other; they experienced the same symptoms; and they both came from families with three kids.

“There were so many similarities. The only difference is that we got the lucky diagnosis, for a lack of a better term, of Miller-Fisher, and he got the brain tumor,” Carpenter said. “I really felt compelled to follow this story because it could have been us. It was so close. I had a lot of selfreflection and struggle of why was it him and why wasn’t it us?”

Tracey Blackmore, Brooks’ mother, remembers reading a letter Carpenter sent in December 2015 along with a card for Brooks’ birthday.

“It was so heartfelt and touching,” Blackmore said. “I was in tears, because not everyone would take the time to do that for someone they have never met. I could tell she had a heart of gold and truly was touched by Brooks’ brave fight for his life.”

When she found out Brooks died, Carpenter said she was devastated.

“I needed him to make it. I needed that one to be a win just because of how attached I felt, oddly, to this family I’d never met,” she said. “Then he passed in May and it was tough for me for a long time. It was hard to communicate because I’d never met this boy or this family. I showed up at the wake and I was this blubbery mess.”

‘Forever grateful’ Nearly a year later, Carpenter and her family have moved to Arlington, Va., but she is still impacted by Brooks’ story. When she

Marleah Carpenter spent a month at Riley Hospital for Children in 2015. (Submitted photo)

found out that the St. Baldrick’s fundraiser was the same weekend she planned to be back in Indiana for another appointment, she didn’t think twice about signing up — although it did take a bit of convincing to get her husband on board.

Blackmore stood nearby throughout the shave, providing encouragement and feedback throughout the transformation.

She said she was “blown away” when she learned that Carpenter was taking this step in honor of Brooks and other children in her life who have battled cancer.

“I was so honored that she wanted to do something brave to gain awareness and to help raise money for childhood cancer,” Blackmore said. “It’s easy to look the other way or think, ‘That will never happen to my child, so why do I need to donate?’ She didn’t do these things. She did the exact opposite.”

The St. Baldrick’s challenge St. Baldrick’s Foundation started as a challenge between three friends in 2000, but since then more than 400,000 people have volunteered to shave their heads at more than 10,000 locations to show solidarity with kids facing cancer and to support childhood cancer research.

For 2017, more than 19,000 people – including 3,000 females – have committed to going bald at more than 800 scheduled events.

Upcoming events in central Indiana benefiting St. Baldrick’s include: • St. Thomas Aquinas School, 2 to 3 p.m. March 17, 4600 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis • Broad Ripple Haverford Little League, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3, 5306 Haverford Ave., Indianapolis For more information or to register as a shavee, visit stbaldricks.org. To donate to Risa Carpenter’s fundraising page, visit goo.gl/kGXZ1F.

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The doors of our lives

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Commentary by Terry Anker Famed American inventor Alexander Graham Bell once said, “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.”

Too often his words reflect in our own lives. We set course planning to move from one space to another without considering a contingency plan. Like people exiting a crowded theater only using the door that is propped back rather than opening any of an array of other adjacent exit doors.

We imagine our route, then line up as if our brains cannot conceive of another.

Yet whether we can find a new course on the map or not, life continues to move.

We pass along its corridors barely noticing until we find a portal locked, obstructing our smooth passage. We strive diligently to bypass it and, in failing, collapse in our own grief believing that our lives will go no further, trapped by our own conception.

Yet even if our work creates a path to open, get around or simply break through the barrier to allow us to continue along our way, we might expend such vast resources so as to turn the victory into a loss. How do we know it is time to look for another portal?

With time comes wisdom, and our own measure of grit is determined. We learn when to pound the door and when to find another. But isn’t it all made easier if we remember Bell’s admonishment that it is a rare journey with only one path to its final destination?

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

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Give the old gung-ho Commentary by Richard K. Egan To be sure, the world we live in isn’t what it used to be. Well, really, nothing is anymore. What was the world back then, and was it any more fun than now?

Do we still say that those were the good old days? We had tar-paved streets over cobblestone and the car you drove had to be black. Mother hung clothes on a line in the backyard, and dear ol’ dad shoveled the coal into a shoot.

Oh, yes, we cast our vote for the candidate we wished and forgot them until the next ballot, as the elected did the same to us. Boy, have things changed.

First radio then television, and now internet. The quickest we used to get breaking news was an extra edition of the newspaper sold on street corners.

Now, it’s all instantly being slung at us by so many sources it is hard to keep up with it all. Breaking news, no news, fake news, slanted news, right or left news.

In today’s world, it’s hard to differentiate fact from fiction. Everyone seems to have the right answers, which makes for strange bedfellows. Right or wrong, we still have to live with each other whether we want to or not. This is still our country, our land of the free, our heritage and ours to have and to hold. Somehow, somewhere, someone must stand tall to unite us as one people under God, as our forefathers intended. That someone is you. It starts with you and then another until we again have the United States of America. Don’t give up or in, give the old gung-ho to ‘make America great again.’

Richard K. Egan is a retired interior decorator, born a Buckeye, Hoosier at heart.

He has been married to his sweetheart Evelyn for 62 years. They have five children, 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He is active in the Indianapolis Aero Club as past president and sergeant of arms.

Recently, I had between 11 and 15 teenage girls asleep in the basement. I lost track of the headcount as soon as they humor swarmed the mini-chocolate fountain with sharp wooden skewers and marshmallows.

It was survival at that point, people, so I quickly fled to the relative peace and quiet of the upstairs, shoved a beach towel into the crack at the base of the door (to block both the high-pitched squeals of delight and the overpowering scent of floral deodorant/perfume) and offered up a few Lenten Hail Mary’s to ensure I was alive to see the sun rise on the morrow.

Success! I awoke the following morning actually feeling rested. Of course, I had slept fitfully until about 2 a.m. when I couldn’t take the stair-running or the kitchen-banging any longer. But I was smart this year. Instead of channeling “Mommie, Dearest” in full facial mask mode and confronting the masses directly, I simply texted my darling daughter to have everyone prep for shut down. She quickly replied “Gucci,” and I congratulated myself on using technology to communicate with my newly minted 13-year-old.

Did I mention these are all competitive dancers? And that within 30 minutes of their arrival this hormonal plague of locusts had already drank and discarded four large bottles of orange Fanta, plowed their way through three bags of Doritos and were clamoring for cheese pizza while attempting to shish-kebob-me on their way to chocolatey goodness? It was only 5:30 p.m.!

I can tell you my basement floor looked like a makeshift disaster shelter, with little cocooned bodies lying everywhere. And FYI, I counted 14 before the smell did me in.

Peace out.

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

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READERS ’ V I E W S High schools have the right to decide hallway displays Editor, I graduated from Carmel High School in May 2015, and as a student there I started the first and only non-partisan political discussion club, inviting students from all backgrounds to come and learn about public affairs with a variety of perspectives. Our goal was fostering curiosity, tolerance, respect and, most importantly, an acknowledgement of the complexity and nuance behind public policy.

High schools have the right to decide what is put up in their hallways for thousands of students to see, and high schools have the right to ensure students are being taught critical thinking and understanding the complexities and nuance in public policy. Abortion — like any topic of public policy — is complex and nuanced, and cannot be reduced to a poster.

High school is, and for some the last branch of mandatory education. It is understandable that CHS puts a commitment to ensuring students are given a holistic education and environment. I believe had a pro-choice group displayed a poster saying something such as “Banning abortion denies Americans equal protection under the law” on a cafeteria wall, CHS would rightfully take it down.

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Rink puts city on thin ice Editor, Local media outlets inform us that the mayor now plans to install, at the expense of the taxpayers, an ice skating rink near the Palladium.

There is already an ice skating rink just 600 yards away. The Carmel IceSkadium, has public skating, skating lessons, hockey, figure skating, and all under roof. It’s been in Carmel for years, it’s privately owned, it’s an example of free enterprise in action, and now the mayor wants to duplicate it at taxpayer expense to the tune of $5 million.

Does the mayor and city council really think this venture is going to pay for itself? Who really thinks that people are going to travel from far and wide to skate outdoors, sometimes in bad weather, when less than a minute away they can skate indoors? If due diligence has been performed, can facts and figures be shared showing that this additional burden on the taxpayers will have a benefit to the community that will outweigh the cost?

Over the more than 10 years I’ve been a resident of Carmel, I’ve watched the decline and fall of anything resembling nature. Green space keeps disappearing, and asphalt, concrete and steel beams are now as invasive as weeds in a non-tended garden.

It’s time for the city council to say no to every desire of the mayor’s that puts the taxpayers skating on fiscally thin ice. Per Indiana’s Dept. of Local Government Finance, Carmel is approaching $1 billion in debt. We all know who’s going to be paying that debt, and I’m sure it’s not going to be the mayor.

John Ruthroff, Carmel Read the full letter at CurrentinCarmel.com.

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Wishing you well, Richard Commentary by Dick Wolfsie In the top left corner of a supermarket tabloid one week in 1983 was a photo of exercise guru Richard Simhumor mons running in Central Park.

Next to him was me, at the time the new host of a morning talk show in New York. The caption read: “Jog with a Lover.” This was pre-Seinfeld’s “Not that there’s anything wrong with that,” but there was something inaccurate about it.

Yes, we were friends, which is why reports of his absence from the public have been so troubling to me.

We met in the ’70s in Columbus, Ohio.

On my evening talk show, he counseled audience members. My wife was skeptical of his sincerity, but after the segment, she witnessed him, off camera, consoling an overweight teen. Both Richard and the young lady were in tears.

Two years later in the Big Apple, I taped an interview with Richard. As we strode along Fifth Avenue, a woman told Richard that her terminally ill mother had been inspired by him. With that, he hailed a cab and sped off to the hospital to pay his fan a visit, leaving me alone with an entire

production crew.

In 1991, I began my 27-year stretch at WISH-TV, which included my favorite three minutes of unscripted live TV. Richard was appearing at a local mall, his plane set to land early in the morning. My segment was live, so I had no way to ensure his on-time arrival. In a stroke of great luck, his limo pulled up while I sat on my front step interviewing a professional clown and a very overweight chef, both of whom had wanted to meet Richard.

When Simmons exited his limo, we all broke into an exercise routine at 5:30 a.m. In the studio, anchor David Barras completely lost his composure. Weeks later, Richard wrote me: “And there we were in front of your house at sunrise. A clown, a chef and a baby beagle. Nobody would believe this.”

Wherever he is, I hope Richard is safe and happy.

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brand and even the farmer who grows the wheat.”

Wallin said American Harvest is a great fit for the Beach Whiskey Company beCarmel based Beach Whiskey Company cause both brands are “innovative and has added American Harvest Organic offer a different consumer experiVodka to its ence in a quality liquid.” beverages product list.

“Additionally, American HarThe acquisition vest was a widely respected returns the brand to one of its and award-winning brand,” he creators, Bill Henderson, Beach said. “The distributors we’ve all Whiskey chief marketing officer. spoken with are eager to take it Henderson had the same role in back, and this is opening doors the Sidney Frank Company when Wallin for the rest of our Beach Whiskey it created American Harvest in portfolio.”

2009 and launched it in 2011.

Craft spirits are gaining popularity, “As part of the company’s senior according to Wallin, because millennials – leadership, Bill was actively involved in who have tremendous purchasing power creating, testing and tasting the liquid as – don’t want mass-marketed and large well as determining the brand’s market position,” said Smoke Wallin, CEO of Beach corporate brands.

“They want to know the story behind Whiskey Company. “He believed in the brand at the time and still does, and he is the brand and respect the artisan approach that is used,” Wallin said. joined by the entire Beach Whiskey ComAmerican Harvest Vodka will be availpany who see the potential in this brand. able at area liquor stores and retail for It is important because we know the $24.99 for a 750 ml bottle. story and have the background with the

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In her role, she is responsible for business and Huser strategy development as well as leading communication efforts for various clients throughout Indiana and the Midwest. She joined IronStrike after four years as director of marketing, PR and business development at Riverview Health in Noblesville.

New director — The Village of WestClay has selected Jeffrey A. Terp to serve as executive director of the Village of WestClay Owners Association. Terp is a former executive vice president and chief operating officer of Ivy Tech Community College.

He has also run his own public relations business and served as an executive in several other major companies.

Schools hiring — Carmel Clay Schools is looking to hire 15-17 instructional assistants across the district at various elementary and middle schools, as well as the high school, focusing on special education. To apply, visit applitrack.com/ccs/ onlineapp.

Construction scholarship — The Old Town Design Group of Carmel has established the Orchard Project Scholarship to provide tuition assistance to a Hamilton County student preparing for a career in the construction industry. For the 2017-2018 school year, the Orchard Project will award a $2,500 scholarship. High school seniors and undergraduates may apply. For more information, call 317-816- 3151 or email casey@oldtowndesigngroup.com.

New housing data released – Housing data issued by the MIBOR REALTOR Association (MIBOR) for January shows an increase in median sales price in Hamilton County when compared to the same period in 2016. Median sales price rose 12.6 percent for the month of January and 3.0 percent for the three months ending in January. Average sales price increased 2.0 percent in January and 5.5 percent for the quarter ending in January.

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Homenclature prepares to open

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Amanda Snider is convinced Carmel was the right fit for the second Homenclature store. furniture “I feel like Carmel needed a furniture store with some personality,” said Snider, who owns the store with her husband, Shayne.

“There obviously are a lot of places to buy furniture, but I thought offering something a little more unique and very good quality was something that particular area needed. We feel the folks in Carmel are discerning customers and they know quality. They typically don’t want their home to look like everyone else’s.”

The Carmel store is tentatively scheduled to open mid-March at Merchants Square.

The flagship store is in Valparaiso. The third Homenclature will open in Schererville in June. The business first opened in Munster more than nine years ago in a smaller location and eventually relocated to Valparaiso.

The Carmel store will be 10,400 square feet. Snider said there will be eight employees and temporary help at the Carmel office.

“The concept of the store is a little bit different than a traditional furniture store,” Snider said. “We have mostly high-end, better quality goods at very aggressive pricing. We have relationships with a lot of

Amanda and Shayne Snider are opening Homenclature in Carmel. (Submitted photo)

great manufacturers, other retailers and catalogue companies. We’re able to offer designer and high-end merchandise at a discounted price. The inventory changes weekly quite a bit. It’s all hand-selected by myself and my husband. There will be pieces from well-known designers and also pieces we chose when we were in Indonesia or Vietnam. It’s a very interesting, kind of a curated selection.”

Snider said many of the people they are hiring are interior designers or people that have been connected specifically to the furniture industry for a number of years.

“My husband and I will be in-store a lot at the beginning until we figure out exactly what’s needed,” said Snider, who has three children.

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The store is a one-stop shop for prom dresses, accessories and shoes. Although A popular prom boutique south of Indiaprom is the focus, the boutique clothing napolis recently opened a second location line offers more casual attire. in Carmel. Raeclothing Lynn’s Boutique “I like to tell people usually December through May we really launched in Greendominate with prom. If you walk wood in 2008 and opened in Carmel into our store you’re going to wonin January. der where our boutique section is “We started as just prom, special due to all the prom dresses, but it occasion and some pageant wear, kind of grows in the beginning of but prom is our bread and butWeber March and throughout the sumter,” said Steph Weber, RaeLynn’s mer,” Weber said. “We do different outfits Boutique general manager and buyer. “In for country concerts, summer dresses for 2012, we expanded to include just a small weddings or vacation clothing.” collection of our boutique clothing, which RaeLynn’s even has a way to ensure no has since grown. In 2013, we expanded the two dresses show up at the same prom. store and we added an entire other side.

“We register all of our dresses, so, we’re We honestly saw a need for a store like not going to sell the exact same dress to RaeLynn’s on the north side.” the same school. That registry is both for The store is at 146th Street and River Greenwood and Carmel. Even if they buy a Road. dress in Greenwood we won’t sell it in Car“Our location is centralized for the north mel and vice versa,” Weber said. side. We’re right on the edge of Noblesville, For more, visit raelynns.com.

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Jill Dodson, an IU Health North Hospital social worker, runs the Bags to Riches event. (Submitted photo)

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Tracy Miller figures everyone loves to get a good deal on a handbag or purse, especially when it’s for a philanthropy good cause.

The fifth annual Bags to Riches, a donation and resale fundraiser, is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21 in room K130 at IU Health North Hospital, 11700 N. Meridian St., Carmel.

“We basically sell gently used handbags, tote bags, golf bags, wristlets and purses,” said Miller, director of philanthropy of IU Health North. “And 100 percent goes to our patients in need.”

Miller said the goal is to raise $5,000.

Bags start at $1. Some higher-end bags are on the silent auction table with bid pages.

“We had a Chanel purse go for $500 in the auction in the past,” Miller said.

The collection period is March 25 to April 15. The bags can be dropped off at IU North.

In addition, two senior living communities, Carmel Health & Living, 118 Medical Dr., and Copper Trace, 1250 W. 146th St., Westfield, serve as drop-off points.

“The more bags we get in, the more money we make for our patients,” Miller said.

Miller said the first four Bags to Riches have generated approximately $15,000 for patients in need.

The funds are used for patients’ transportation to and from the hospital.

“Sometimes people arrive after an accident and they can’t go home in the clothes they arrived in because they could be soiled, torn or ripped, so we get them something to wear,” Miller said. “We provide food vouchers. For example, (if) a child is Lifelined from the northern part of the state and the family is in tow, we provide food for the first night to help them so they can get settled here. So it’s patient support that is desperately needed in a time of crisis.”

The event is run by Jill Dodson, and IU Health North Hostpital social worker.

The hospital’s social work department runs the sale. The donations are tax deductible. There is no fee for sale entry and no parking fee. Cash, checks and major credit cards are accepted. For more, visit iuhealth.org.

Dispatches Blood drive — Riverview Health and the Indiana Blood Center will conduct a blood drive from 2 to 5 p.m. March 21 at the hospital, just outside the surgery pavilion near entrance 15. You can schedule an appointment by visiting DonorPoint.org.

Sinus and allergy seminar — Riverview Health will host a sinus and allergy seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. March 22 at Riverview Health in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room. Dr. Michael Agostino, a board-certified ear, nose and throat specialist, will discuss common sinus and allergy issues

and the latest treatments. A light dinner will be served. The program is free, but registration is required. Register at riverview. org/classes or call 317-776-7999.

Name change — Three urgent care centers managed by Franciscan Health in central Indiana are operating under a new name – FranciscanExpressCare. Previously known as Franciscan Immediate Care, the centers are located at: Beech Grove Thompson Commons, 5210 E. Thompson Road; Greenwood, 1001 N. Madison Ave.; and Village Park Plaza – Carmel, 14641-1 Thatcher Ln.

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Dispatches Local artist recognized — Carmel artist and resident Nancy Kruse had two oil paintings selected into the juried exhibit “Arbitrary Color” at the Foundry Art Center in St. Charles, Mo. Kruse also won the “The Candy Man” by Nancy Kruse.

“Juror’s Choice Award.” (Submitted image) For more, visit foundryartcentre.org/arbitrary-color award winners.

A performance of Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony” with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, which was held Feb. 28, 1975. To see more historical photos, visit currentnightandday.com. (Photos courtesy of The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir.)

Indianapolis Symphonic Choir celebrates 80th anniversary editorial@youarecurrent.com The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir will commemorate its 80th anniversary with a performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s music oratorio “Elijah” at the Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts in Carmel at 8 p.m., March 17.

“In the arts and entertainment world, institutions and individuals often become associated with a particular piece of music or song,” ArtisConductor Mario Ventic Director and Conductor of zago at a performance the Symphonic Choir Eric Stark April 29, 2005 at the stated in a press release to Hilbert Circle Theatre.

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Stark stated that in the case of the Symphonic Choir, “Elijah” is one of the choir’s signature works.

“Although the Symphonic Choir performs music from so many different genres and styles, when you boil it down, this organization especially excels when performing major, large-scale works like ‘Elijah,’” Executive Director Michael Pettry stated.

The performance of “Elijah” will feature the 170 voices of the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir joined by the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. The performance will feature soprano Christina Pier, mezzo-soprano Kate Maroney, tenor Thomas Cooley and baritone Christòphern Nomura playing the role of “Elijah.”

For tickets, visit indychoir.org.

Joe Jackson tickets now on sale — Best known for ’80s hits such as “Steppin’ Out” and “Breaking Us in Two,” eclectic composer and musician Joe Jackson will draw material from across his four-decade career when his Fast Forward Tour comes to the Palladium Jackson June 16. Tickets are now on sale and start at $29.50. For more, visit TheCenterPresents.org.

Current asked: How has the choir changed and grown in the last 80 years?

“It feels like the choir has really come into its own in recent years. Artistically, we undertake projects of such scale that few other choirs in the nation have the ability to, and financially we’ve matured to a point of solid stability thanks to strong ticket growth and a committed donor base.”

- Eric Stark, who is marking his 15th anniversary as artistic director of the Symphonic Choir.

“Over the past 40 years, the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir has grown from a volunteer choir to a professionally run organization. While dedicated singers have been the constant, dramatic change has occurred through organizational structure, outstanding artistic and executive leadership, and the capacity to perform in the community’s best musical venues in concert with soloists of national and international renown.”

- Dennis Tackitt, board member with 30-years perspective of the organization, as a singer then as a board member.

“Back in the 1970s my dad began singing with the choir (Called the “chorus” then!), and I joined my freshman year at Butler, making it a small family affair. Now, after making the rounds to four other cities, 35 years later I’m back in the Indy Choir alto section and feel very honored to share my musical journey with old and new friends, all the while being buoyed by my parents, who continue their faithful and loving support.”

- Becky Peterson, alto in the choir for the past two years.

The Royalaires will be on stage March 4. (Submitted photo)

Zionsville Show Choirs update — It was a clean sweep for the Zionsville High School Show Choirs at the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference Choral Competition March 4. The competition was hosted by North Central High School. Both the Choralaires and Royalaires were Grand Champions of the event and were awarded Best Visuals, Best Band and Best Vocals. Kaycee Beck was named the Outstanding Performer for Choralaires and Sammy Hammer was named the Outstanding Performer for Royalaires.

US Foods Chef Penny Davidi and Food Network star Malcolm Mitchell jo​in 2017 Rev e​vent as c​elebrity chefs — Rev, a Methodist Health Foundation event, will bring US Foods chef Penny Davidi and Food Network star Malcolm Mitchell to the event in May. Its mission is to raise funds for Indiana University Health statewide trauma programs, including those who provide care for drivers and patrons at the Indiana University Health Emergency Medical Center of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This year’s event will take place May 6 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. For tickets and sponsorship information, visit revindy.org.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

The Indianapolis Chinese Orchestra will put its unique blend of music with Chinese instruments on display to theater set the stage for a Palladium show.

The ICO will perform in the East Lobby of the Palladium, starting after 7 p.m. March 18. The appearance, approximately 30 minutes, will be to set the mood for Shaolin Warriors, featuring Kung Fu masters in a theatrical performance set for 8 p.m.

The ICO was founded in 2010 by Master Ka Leung Ching, known as Teacher Ka, who is an expert in performing music using traditional Chinese instruments.

“Our group is very different from most Chinese orchestras in the country or China,” said Kwan Hui, a percussionist who lives in Carmel. “Our performances include not only Chinese music but we also play international music, cross-cultural music, religious music, mostly Christian music, and movie-theme music.”

For the lobby performance, however, Kwan said the ICO will focus on Chinese music at the request of the Palladium staff.

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Bai Ling, with the microphone, sings along with the Indianapolis Chinese Orchestra at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum. (Submitted photo)

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Compiled by Heather Collins The Friendly Tavern St. Patrick’s Day Tent Party Classic corned beef and cabbage will be served, along with the annual green beer.

When: 5 p.m., March 17 Where: 290 S. Main St., Zionsville For more, visit Facebook.com/ FriendlyTavernZionsville.

St. Patrick’s Day at Muldoon’s Karaoke, bagpipers and drink specials will be ready for one of Carmel’s favorite St. Patrick’s Day events. Corned beef and cabbage and beef stew will be available.

When: March 17 Where: 111 W. Main St., Carmel.

For drink specials and more, call 317-571-1116 Carmel Professional Firefighters Local 4444 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration The Carmel Firefighters and Local 4444 partner for the ninth year in a row to throw a St. Patrick’s party raising money for their bereavement fund.

When: The Pumper Pull will begin at 3 p.m. followed by the keg toss and then Carmel Firefighter Ian Reppert playing live at 7 p.m., March 17.

Drummer Dean Paddock with Sparky the dog at last year’s Carmel Fire Dept. and Local 4444 St. Patrick’s Day event. (Submitted photo)

Where: Brockway Pub, 12525 Old Meridian St., Carmel Mo’s Irish Pub The two-day St. Patrick’s Day extravaganza will include green beer, beer tastings, live music, Irish dancers and more.

When: March 17 and 18 Where: 13193 Levinson Ln., Suite 100, Noblesville For more, visit mosirishpub.com.

To see the full list of ideas on where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Indy area, visit currentnightandday.com.

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Demmings to debut in comedy

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

Demmings said.” (Cast members) say, ‘Has you brain exploded yet?’ and I’ll say, ‘Not yet.’”

It’s hard to imagine a much more difficult Demmings said the costumes and wigs assignment for Antoine Demmings’ acting help him get into each character. debut.

“It’s beneficial for me to be worktheater Demmings will play ing with a team that has so much several roles in Booth experience and enthusiasm,” DemTarkington Civic Theatre’s producmings said. “After finding out I was tion of “The Complete Works of Wilso new to everything, they tried to liam Shakespeare (Abridged)” March ease my worries. It’s fun to learn a 17 to April 1 at the Studio Theater at new script and see how you mesh the Center for the Performing Arts with a new team. Out of respect Demmings in Carmel. The comedy presents 37 for my team, I don’t know if I ever plays in 97 minutes. wanted to be good at something so much.”

“I play somewhere around 15 roles,” said The desire to act all started when DemDemmings, an operations manager with mings was telling his friend, Roxana Bell, the Microsoft store at the Fashion Mall in how he had never been to a play and wantIndianapolis. “The most challenging part ed to see one. is remembering the script, especially with “She was telling me all the different the Shakespearian language, which is also places that put on plays,” Demmings said. new to me. I also play a good amount of the “When we looked on Civic’s website, we women in it, like Juliet, so that was my first saw they had auditions.’” challenge. Mentally, getting over that hump, Bell encouraged Demmings to try and he I felt more comfortable.” decided he would.

The 32-year-old Camel resident is one of “It was out of my comfort zone,” Demthree members in the cast. mings said. “I thought it went well and it “I feel I unknowingly jumped into a did because I got it.” role that is massive if it’s your first one,” For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Ambassadors, Accents show set

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com The Carmel High School’s Ambassadors and Accents have been displaying their talents for show choir competischools tion the past few weeks.

However, their most important audience awaits.

The Evening with the Ambassadors and Accents is set for 7 p.m. March 25 at the CHS auditorium.

“Our most important audience is our family and friends,” Accents senior Sandifer Betsy Sandifer said. “We’re really excited to get to perform for them.”

Fellow senior Accents member Valerie Kolic said family and friends are eager to see it.

“A teacher of mine found out we were doing one of her favorite songs in our set and she can’t stop talking about it, so I can’t wait for her to come see it,” Kolic said.

The Accents are an all-female choir while the Ambassadors are a mixed choral group.

Each group has different sets prepared for show choir season.

“I love how comical our set is. Getting

that reaction from the audience, there is no other feeling like it,” Kolic said. “Knowing you can make people laugh or cry is such a great feeling. Being impacted by each other is amazing as well.”

Sandifer said the comical part is a nice break from more serious sets.

“Some of the novelty songs we have in there really crack up the audience,” Sandifer said.

Sandifer said the Ambassadors’ set is much different from the Accents’. “(The choir directors) did Kolic that on purpose, so I think that contrast is going make things really interesting for all audience members,” Sandifer said.

Kolic said the choral groups get along very well.

“Not only do we (Accents) all know each other so well but we get to know a lot of Ambassadors, too,” Kolic said. “I think that’s really important when it comes to competition season. We root for each other not just because you are from the same school, but it’s because you love each other.”

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

To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

Where’s Amy attends Taste of Carmel David and Jennifer Beckman (Carmel), Dr. Kevin Byrd (Carmel), Dr. Amy Rexroth (Carmel), Dr. DeAnn Harvey (Carmel) and Mike Kueper (Fishers). (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

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Where’s Amy wined and dined recently at the 2017 Taste of Carmel’s exclusive VIP preparty at the 502 Event Center. More than 1,000 friends of Orchard Park Elementary gathered together for the largest indoor food experience in Carmel to sample food and libations from more than 50 local vendors. I especially enjoyed chatting with chef Amy von Eiff of A Cut Above Catering, sampling the newest Hoosier Momma Blood Orange cocktail mix from Zionsville’s own KC Cranfill and was dazzled by Rascia Johnson’s mouthwatering creative cakes. Proceeds will benefit school-wide programs, learning materials and a giving tree at Orchard Park Elementary.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Converting bedrooms into master suites Commentary by Larry Greene

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Before Background Info: This 1950’s home in the Devonshire neighborhood of Indianapolis was in need of a functional, spacious master suite.

Before problems: The owners were looking for design strategies to develop a more efficient master suite layout without a full addition. This required some strategic space planning within their existing house footprint. Because of the wooded lot, the interior spaces needed additional daylight as well.

After solutions: The goal was to design a master suite that utilized the existing home’s square footage, while creating a more functional floor plan.

1. To create functional space for the master suite, two small bedrooms were converted into a large master bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and walk-in closet.

2. To create a larger master bath, two full baths were transformed into one full bath and a larger master bath. This was accomplished by creating a two-foot bump-out for the small amount of additional square footage needed.

3. A double vanity and large walk-in shower were accomplished with this new layout.

4. For additional daylight, three skylights were added in the roof system: two in the bedroom and one in the closet. In addition, the existing windows were replaced with larger windows to maximize the daylight and view to the exterior.

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

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Karnak Temple’s Sacred Lake Commentary by Don Knebel The Karnak Temple complex is thought to be the largest religious center in the world.

It may have provided the inspiration for a religious ritual practiced by travel billions of people.

Around 2000 B.C., Pharaoh Sesostris ordered construction of a temple near what is now Luxor, Egypt. For 1,300 years, his successors kept building on the same site until the collection of temples, halls and obelisks occupied 200 acres.

Facilities devoted only to Amun, one of the most important of the gods worshipped at Karnak, occupied 61 acres. In approximately 1450 B.C., Pharaoh Tuthmosis III built an artificial lake lined with stone, 425-feet long by 250-feet wide, just south of the main Temple of Amun. Stone steps on the perimeter of this Sacred Lake lead into the water, which symbolized the primeval waters of creation. Priests living in special quarters south of the Sacred Lake used it to purify themselves before performing religious rituals in the temples of Amun.

According to the Bible, after the Israelites left Egypt under the leadership of

Moses, they fashioned a bronze basin and placed it near the entrance of their portable tabernacle, where the priests purified themselves in water before performing religious rituals. When King Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem he placed a large bronze basin called the Molten Sea near the Temple, where priests ritually purified themselves and their vessels. Moses’ basin and Solomon’s Molten Sea are echoed in Jewish mikvahs, Christian baptismal founts and Muslim ablution pools.

Some people have speculated that the word “amen,” used in many of the world’s religions, is connected with the god Amun, who was worshipped at Karnak. Far more likely is the conclusion that the widespread practice of using water for ritual purification may have begun at Karnak’s Sacred Lake almost 3,500 years ago.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION Docket No. 17020006 SU. Notice is hereby given that the Carmel BZA meeting on March 27, 2017 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana, 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Special Use Amendment. Improve architectural design of building to fit in with surrounding Monon & Main community.

Brick vs. siding. The property address is: 110 3rd NW Ave, Carmel IN 46032. The application is identified as Docket No. 17020006 SU. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: State Parcel Number: 29-09-25-203-019.000-018. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Petitioner Name: Michael Mercho

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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Speedway Termite & Pest Control, Inc Serving Indianapolis and Surrounding Communities since 1932

Termite, Mosquito and Rodent Control Ants, Fleas, Bees, Bed Bugs and other Insect Pests WDI Inspections O: 317.247.9177 • M: 317.332.5556 msalt12@aol.com • speedwaytermiteandpestcontrol.com

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Rick’s Lawn Service

Residential lawn mowing, weed eating, clean up.

Carmel area. Lowest rates in town.

(317) 679-6611

Guitar Lessons With Baker Scott

Delfino Perez

Will clean out houses, garages, basements, attics, etc; move/haul furniture, trash, etc. clean gutters, rake leaves; run errands; do odd jobs, render personal services. Full insured.: Text or call Jay@ 574-398-2135: Now accepting reservations for snow removal

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To Your Door Pet Services I offer nail trims, anal gland expressions and medication administration such as insulin injections, subcutaneous fluids and more! I have over 15 years of pet care experience, 8 of which were spent as part of the nursing staff at a veterinary hospital.

Please contact me at (317) 908-1556 or toyourdoorpetservices@gmail.co m to make an appointment. I serve the Fishers and Geist area.

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Sharpening mower blades, hedge trimmer blades, chain saws, garden tools.

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We are looking for Compassionate & reliable individuals to provide non-medical caregiving services to adults in the local area. If you are dedicated, hard-working and have a genuine desire to work in an environment where you will be helping others improve their quality of life, visit us and learn about our open positions:

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Order Entry, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, phone and filing.

Send resume to: PO Box 756 Carmel, IN 46032

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College not for you?

Simpson Construction Services, LLC, a family owned general contractor, would like to hire skilled construction carpenters.

Our company is growing, and we are looking for craftsmen that take pride in their work and want a future with our company. Contact Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

Immediate opening for full time, entry level, dental laboratory technician.

Experience beneficial, but not required.

Please forward inquiries to Hunterdentallab.com using the contacts page.

Resume may be faxed to (317) 843-1277

Background or Not in dance! Join the team at Fred Astaire Dance Studio Carmel, Indiana. We will train you in all aspects of the ballroom dance business.

Why Fred Astaire?

We offer a great environment, guaranteed starting salary, great training and opportunities to travel and compete.

Need we say more?

Call Dan at 317-846-3237

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NOW HIRING HOUSEKEEPERS! The award winning Cambria hotel and suites in Noblesville is now hiring Housekeeping associates to complement our wonderful team. We offer competitive weekday pay and premium pay on the weekends. We also offer insurance, hotel discounts, and monthly associate appreciate luncheons. More importantly, we treat all of our associates with RESPECT! We’re located across from the Hamilton Town Center Mall. Please apply within.

13500 Tegler Dr. Noblesville, IN 46060 317-773-4970

MUSSELMAN LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS, LLC NOW Hiring Seasonal Delivery Drivers and Office Help. Retirees welcome.

Please inquire at mike@musselmanlandscape.com or 317-773-5399

Local construction company looking for a hands on supervisor. Roofing and sheet metal background a plus.

Responsibilities include but not limited to: - Manage Employees - Inventory - Scheduling Please e-mail your resume to mcmwinc@mcmwinc.comcastbiz.net

H&L Pools - Now Hiring: Lifeguards/Headguards/Swim Instructors & Aquatechs.

Facilities in Noblesville, Carmel, Lawrence, and Indianapolis.

Pay rates $8 - $16/hr.

Ellis Lifeguard Training required and provided.

No experience necessary/Apply online @ hlpools.com.

For more information, call 877-330-POOL

CITY OF FISHERS

NOW HIRING SEASONAL POSITIONS: Seasonal Laborers – Work outside and be part of team that maintains City’s streets, parks, and athletic fields. 35-45 hours per week.

Summer Camp Counselors – Lead youth and preschool campers in games, songs, crafts and other activities.

30 hours per week.

Internships and full-time positions are also available.

For more info and to apply visit: www.fishers.in.us

NOW HIRING – PAINTER

$15/hour avg for experienced painter.

Interior/exterior. Work available all year.

Mon-Sat, no Sundays. Servicing Hamilton County. Must have excellent cut-in skills, be clean and organized, and deliver detailed quality work. Must have reliable transportation. Call Jonathan 317-999-8124. www.wallapainting.com

Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream is currently hiring all locations and shifts! Positions available: Servers, Hosts, Bussers, Ice Cream Cashiers, Dishwashers, Kitchen.

Please email resumes to info@bubsburgersandicecream.com

ASSISTANT TEACHERS NEEDED The International Montessori School (www.intlmontessori.com), located in Carmel, Indiana, is looking for Assistant Teachers. Hours would be from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM OR 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. Qualifying candidates should be comfortable working with children ages 3 through 6 years old and should be enthusiastic, kind and creative with a love for children.

Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

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Scott Pools in Carmel is currently hiring full time seasonal helpers for our service department. A valid drivers license, background check and some weekend work is required. $12.00 per hour.

Experience helpful but not necessary. If you like working outdoors, this job is for you! Give us a call, email or stop by the store to fill out an application. Scott Pools - 904 W. Main Street - Carmel, IN 46032 - 317-846-5576 - scottpools2@gmail.com

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Geared to address specific concerns about personal fitness and physical limitations. Dedicated one-to-one training.

301 East Carmel Drive, Suite E100 Carmel, IN 46032 317.817.0001 www.pptcarmel.com

Brightview Landscape Crew Leaders and Crew Members

“I am 70 years old. I have been taking medication for blood pressure and cholesterol. Needless to say, I was worried if I could start an exercise program safely. John Karesh made it a nice, gradual transition and I am surprised what I can do now. I feel better now than when I was in my 50s.”

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