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Indy at odds with roundabout plan

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

The City of Carmel recently announced a string of construction projects along 96th Street, with plans to transportation turn several intersections into roundabouts. But Indianapolis is trying to stop construction by refusing to sign interlocal agreements.

Indianapolis City-County Councilor Christine Scales, who represents much of the Marion County side of these projects, is objecting to roundabouts at Hazel Dell Scales Parkway, Gray Road, Delegates Row and Randall Drive. She said she supports the roundabout interchange at 96th Street and Keystone Parkway and agreed with a roundabout at Priority Way as part of a deal. She said she had been given reassurances from the City of Carmel that the other roundabouts east of Priority Way would not be constructed. It was not in writing and Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said there was no such deal.

Scales said she fears the 96th Street roundabouts will harm businesses during construction closures and because faster traffic doesn’t give motorists time to look around and discover new places.

“My concern is protecting the businesses on the southern side of 96th Street, and they tell me they don’t support these roundabouts,” she said.

Brainard said he hasn’t heard from business-

es opposing the roundabouts and he noted that several major car dealerships, including Tom Wood along 96th Street, support the plan.

“There are so many businesses in that area that there might be one or two that oppose it, but the vast majority support these roundabouts,” Brainard said.

Brainard noted that the City of Carmel has held meetings with business owners in the area but Scales has not attended. He said construction plans were explained at the meetings and, as a result, most are on board.

Scales said Carmel can’t Brainard proceed without the interlocal agreement because it would violate state law. She said a lawsuit against Carmel could be filed if Carmel tried to proceed, which Brainard said he would do.

Brainard said Carmel is funding all of the projects and bearing all of the responsibility for maintaining them. He said construction won’t be delayed, and if possible the roundabouts could move a few feet north, out of Indianapolis, but he doesn’t see that as likely.

In the meantime, Brainard said he’d like to provide evidence to Scales to show her that businesses support the changes, that traffic will flow freely and public safety will improve.

He said she won’t take his calls anymore.

Scales said she isn’t likely to negotiate with Carmel, and the only thing that will change her mind is if local business owners change their minds.

Dispatches CHS principal retiring — Carmel High School principal John Williams has announced that he will retire at the end of the school year. He has been at CHS for 14 years Williams and has been teaching for 40 years. Carmel Clay Schools officials will begin a search for a new principal immediately.

Furnishing Touch lecture series — In conjunction with the Furnishing Touch exhibit at the Museum of Miniature Houses, a series of lectures related to furniture and design will be held.

Lectures in the series include: March 22 – The Pillar and the Scroll, American Empire; April 5 – Gothic Revival; April 10 – Early Industrial Age. All lectures will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Referendum information — The Carmel Clay Schools referendum is set to expire this year, and there will be a referendum replacement election on May 2. Leading up to that date, there will be a series of informational meetings to provide community members with details. Upcoming meetings are 6:30 p.m. March 21 at Woodbrook Elementary; 7 p.m. March 22 at Clay Middle School; 7 p.m. March 23 at Carmel High School. For more, visit 1.ccs.k12.in.us/ district/2017referendum.

Hyatt Place Hotel proposed next to Ritz Charles

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

A 90-room Hyatt Place Hotel is proposed just south of Ritz Charles. (Submitted photo)

A new four-story hotel is being proposed just south of the Ritz Charles event center in Carmel.

The 56,445-squaredevelopment foot Hyatt Place Hotel would have 90 rooms at 12000 N. Meridian St. The plans have pedestrian connectivity to the Ritz Charles and is expected to share an entrance/exit onto Illinois Street.

Located to the south of the project is land owned by IU Health Hospital that will eventually be developed into additional parking for the hospital and possibly additional medical office buildings, according to a report by city planners.

A Carmel resident wrote a letter to city planners asking that they consider the heights of walls and landscaping to prevent headlights from hotel guests’ cars from shining into the nearby neighborhood.

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COMMUNITY • Greentree Drive Culvert Replacement — This project is anticipated to have begun March 20 and includes the closure of Greentree Drive just north of 9644 Greentree Drive. Access to the neighborhood will be 96th Street for any address south of the closure and from multiple other sources for addresses north of the closure. Drives and approaches will remain accessible at all times. This closure will be in effect for seven days but no detour route will be in place. The project will be substantially complete and opened to traffic by March 28.

• 126th Street and Gray Road Roundabout — This project involves the construction of a partial two-lane roundabout at the intersection of 126th Street and Gray Road. The project began March 15.

Detour Route: Use 146th Street and 116th Street for east and west traffic. Traffic going north or south should use Keystone Parkway and Hazel Dell Parkway.

• 136th Street and Gray Road Roundabout — This project involves the construction of a single-lane, three-legged roundabout at the intersection of 136th Street and Gray Road. The project will be constructed during a full closure that started after March 15.

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Detour Route: Use 146th Street and 116th Street for east and west traffic. Traffic going north or south should use Keystone Parkway and Hazel Dell Parkway.

• Main Street drainage improvement — A Main Street drainage improvement project from Guilford Road to 4th Avenue SW will result in a lane closure impacting eastbound traffic heading into the Arts & Design District for approximately four weeks (weather permitting) beginning on or after March 15. This will result in a closure of that southern (eastbound) lane.

Detour: Motorists will be directed to use detour routes of 136th Street or City Center Drive. Westbound traffic will not be affected during this closure, as that lane will remain open.

• Culvert Lining Projects — As part of the 2016 approved bond project program, the City of Carmel has been replacing and lining culverts as needed. Although two of these projects were initially proposed for March, they have been pushed back to April for more planning. One is Lakeshore Drive East culvert replacement. The second is a 106th Street culvert replacement. Both are anticipated to be a 14-day closure.

Council clashes on turn signals

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard is asking the city council to pass an ordinance requiring motorists city news to use turn signals when exiting a roundabout. The proposal, which would have a $100 fine attached, struggled to get support in the Finance and Carter Rules Committee March 14 and will remain in the committee as a result. Councilor Ron Carter, the bill’s sponsor, was the only councilor who expressed strong support for the ordinance.

Councilor Jeff Worrell said his issue with the ordinance is that it is more about efficiency and courtesy than public safety.

He said the fine is too much and that an educational campaign would be needed to let people know how to use turn signals in roundabouts, which he said can be tricky.

“I’ve had a hard time practicing over the (past) few days, myself,” Worrell said.

“I think we’re using a sledgehammer to change behavior.”

Councilor Kevin “Woody” Rider listed several problems with the ordinance. Among other issues, he said some roundabouts are so small that there’s little time to signal.

“I tried to use my signal,” Rider said. “You literally have to hold it on.”

Councilor Laura Campbell said it would be confusing to pass the law without signs because it’s Worrell not a state law. She said it would be a bad reflection for out-of-town visitors to be hit with a $100 fine.

Brainard said education will be part of the process and the public will know the law was passed.

“Turn signals have been working effectively in roundabouts for years in Europe,” Carter said. “I know there has been some comments from our police officers that it will be hard to enforce, but if we don’t have a standard to enforce and to educate then we don’t really have a mandate to try to get people to use turn signals in roundabouts.”

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CCS cleared of unfair practices

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com A state-appointed examiner ruled March 14 that Carmel Clay Schools did not commit unfair labor practices education as alleged by the Carmel Clay Education Association, the exclusive representative of CCS teachers.

The ruling paves the way for another Indiana Education Employment Relations Board ruling that could come later this month. IEERB will decide whether CCS teachers can hold a vote to decertify CCEA and replace it with the Carmel Teachers Association. All parties have two weeks to file an exception to the unfair labor practice ruling, which would trigger a review by the IEERB board and likely delay the second ruling.

CCEA filed the unfair labor practice complaint in August 2016, alleging that CCS violated state law when its legal counsel presented an update regarding decertification of a teachers union at a March 2016 school board meeting, spoke with teacher and CTA organizer Michelle Foutz during school hours to discuss performance stipends, met with CCEA officials to discuss complaints from teachers about CCEA activ-

ity and allowed CTA to use school property to communicate with teachers during school time.

The ruling addresses each allegation and found that CCS did not act in an unfair manner regarding any of them.

It states that the school board presentation took place years after the formation of CTA and did not assist in creating the group. It also states that when Foutz discussed stipends with CCS she did not speak on behalf of CTA or represent other teachers.

Hearing examiner Noell F. Allen stated in the ruling that CCS made the correct decision in addressing concerns by teachers who said they felt “harassed” by the actions of CCEA members.

“An employer has an obligation to ensure employees work in a harassment-free environment,” the ruling states. “In fact, an employer who remains complicit in allowing a labor union to operate in this discriminatory manner could also incur liability in a civil suit.”

The ruling also states that CCS notified CTA members that they could not use school email to communicate, and as such “did not assist or provide support to CTA.” CCEA officials did not return multiple attempts for comment as of press time.

CHS student group files lawsuit

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com A Carmel High School student group has filed a lawsuit against Carmel Clay Schools claiming “viewpoint diseducation crimination that violates the First Amendment.”

Voices United, a student group that “assist students in advocating for issues that they care about,” according to court documents, sought to post a sign with an abortion rights message in the cafeteria during the same 10 days that a pro-life poster was allowed to be displayed there.

The school’s new sign policy states that clubs can only advertise meetings and that promoting an agenda is not allowed. But after students in the CHS Teens for Life Club obtained legal counsel and threatened to sue the school when their pro-life poster was taken down in late 2016, CCS allowed the poster to be displayed for 10 days beginning Feb. 23. Teens for Life club mem-

bers said they received proper approvals before posting the sign the first time.

The lawsuit states that “Teens for Life had been granted an exception to the new policy, and that the exception would not be extended to Voices United.”

CCS officials declined to be interviewed but Supt. Nicholas Wahl released a statement.

“New signage rules for student clubs at Carmel High School were implemented Jan. 3.

These rules, as well as the approval process, have been very clearly communicated to both students and club sponsors and are posted online where they are easily accessible to all involved. Voices United didn’t become a student club until Feb. 28 and has still not completed the necessary requirements to post signs in the high school – including the submission of a club logo and the draft of a proposed sign. It is our responsibility to enforce these new signage rules equitably among our more than 150 student clubs at the high school,” Wahl stated.

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An avid outdoorsman, Carmel High School meteorology and earth-science teacher Mitch education Kane has always wanted to visit Alaska.

The Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Program will allow that to happen.

Kane and CHS English Kane teacher Mary Lynne Halfmann and Carmel Middle School’s Matt Moller have earned Lilly grants. Each fellow receives a $12,000 grant to support a project of personally and professionally fulfilling activities.

Moller “Through the Lilly Teacher Creativity Grant, my goal is to explore and research glaciers in Alaska and to confer with colleagues and residents there on the climate change theories I reguHalfmann larly discuss in class,” said Kane, in his 32nd year teaching in Carmel.

“Sometime in June or July 2017, I will be traveling along the Inside Passage between Vancouver and Anchorage to observe, explore and study the unique features of the remaining massive ice sheets. While visiting towns and experiencing the surrounding culture, I will gain insight along the way through discussions, photographs and personal journal entries.”

Halfmann will attend a writing class in Wales and study family history in Wales and Scranton, Pa., “My vision for this fellowship will enable me to follow through with my writing dreams by giving me the material I need to include in my stories,” Halfmann said.

Moller’s grant proposal was titled “If Ezra Meeker Could Do It, Why Can’t I?” Meeker (1830-1928) was the first pioneer to go west by wagon train along the Oregon Trail and ride cross-country by train, automobile and airplane.

Moller’s plans are to travel coast-to-coast on as many different forms of transportation as possible.

“As a science teacher and history buff, I’ve always been fascinated with how quickly human transportation has evolved over the last 150 years,” Moller said.

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Clay student wins contest

By Chris Bavender news@currentincarmel.com A Clay Middle School sixth-grader showed he has the determination to work through the challenges of a Achievement project when he was recently named a winner of the Got Grit contest sponsored by Paxton Patterson. The company provides classroom technology learning systems.

“It’s a nationwide contest that encourages students to work through the difficult and frustrating times when designing or creating new concepts. It challenges kids to be mentally tough and overcome obstacles they may encounter,” said Derek Dial, STEM technology education instructor at CMS. “Students also learn what it takes to have a successful outcome after hard work is applied, which in my mind is a valuable lifelong skill.”

For the project, 12-year-old Connor Buckley took a concept sketch for a portable charger and turned it into a functioning prototype.

“At first I created the first model for fun, then I brought it in to school to show Mr. Dial,” Buckley said. “During the process, I

Connor Buckley works on his portable charger.

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broke a few tools, and the charger’s build quality was not the best. Then I thought about how I could make the charger nicer and improve it.”

Buckley spent about three hours a week working on the charger during a twomonth period.

“I learned that making a working product is not as easy as you would think,” he said.

For his efforts, Buckley – who is the first Got Grit contest winner at Clay Middle School – won a $100 gift card and pizza and drinks for his entire class.

“My plan is not to produce (the charger) for others to buy, but it was a good idea to learn how to make my own,” he said.

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In 2017, Indy Connect has the goal of educating central Indiana about transit, and recently, a series transportation of workshops in Greenwood, Carmel and Lawrence were the start.

From March 9 to 11, residents and stakeholders from the three areas met for workshops where Michelle Poyourow, a senior associate with Jarrett Walker and Associates, a transit-planning firm based out of Portland, Ore., discussed how communities plan and talk about transit.

“What we really specialize in is helping communities have very clear conversations about what they want in their transit service,” Poyourow said. “One thing that is a surprise to people is that you can be protransit and want very different goals from transit than your pro-transit neighbors. So there’s some conflicting goals in what transit tries to serve, and what we’re talking to people about (at these workshops) is we’re helping them learn what those conflicting goals are, understand why they arise, and then think about how their own values can inform what they think transit should be.”

The three workshops were modeled exactly the same. Those who attended played a game to design a transit plan for a fictional town, “Prairieville,” where green, blue and red transit lines were used representing one bus and one driver per line but arriving at points at different time intervals – every hour, half hour and 15 minutes, respectively. “(Participants) notice conflicts while working on a fictional city, and then they can apply that knowledge and understanding to conversations about their own community,” Poyourow said.

“A good transit plan is a plan that matches what the community wants, and every

McClain Clotfetter and Thomas Tanselle, a member of the Hamilton County United Way Engagement Team studying transit, work together to create a transit plan for “Prairieville.” (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

community’s values are different,” said Cindy Benedict, project manager for Indy Connect Engagement. “There’s a transit plan for central Indiana, and the way that the state law was done, all of the planning and funding has to be local, either at the township level or the county level. It’s challenging because good transit planning needs to be regional because we all cross these boundaries all the time. What we try to do through Indy Connect is sort of plan regionally, but we have to go in with that perspective and do it locally. What we’re finding is that where transit works best is where there’s density closest to Marion County, and the farther out you get, the less need they have for transit, which isn’t to say they have none, but what it means is they don’t really want to pay an income tax.

So in most of the donut counties, they’re taking the township approach.”

Benedict said through the rest of 2017, Indy Connect will be in Hamilton County and Greenwood hosting community listening sessions.

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Church to celebrate women

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The program will begin with a light breakfast and registration at 8:30 a.m. and will continue through lunch and end at 3 p.m. At Carmel Christian Church is doing its part lunch time, there will be a birthday cake for to celebrate the contributions of women.

Cardwell, who also will speak to the The church, 463 E. Main faith St., will present “Hidden group.

Zehr said Rev. Mary Rudy, a Carmel Figures: Women of WisChristian Church member, will be the dom and the Word” March 25. This is main speaker. the second year the church has held “She will speak about two women a women’s retreat. in the Bible, Eve from the story of The group will celebrate Rev. Sue Eve and Adam, and Mary Magdalene, Cardwell, who is 99 years old and Cardwell as women who have had significant lives at Robin Run Village Senior Livroles and have been seen in a mostly negaing Community in Indianapolis.

“She is an example of someone we want to tive light,” Zehr said. “We’re moving from hiddenness to claiming our place and role in highlight who has moved from being hidden God’s world. The theme is women are poweras a woman 100 years ago,” said Rev. Diane ful. Women have talents to share with the Zehr, pastor of Carmel Christian Church. “She world. Sometimes the world recognizes it has been a missionary in the Congo for several years. She began at Christian Theological and sometimes it doesn’t. But we need to recognize it.”

Seminary as a secretary in the counseling Other speakers in the program include department. By the time she retired she was the director of it, having received her Ph.D (in Zehr and her husband and Carmel Christian Church fellow pastor, Rev. Jerry Zehr. educational psychology from Indiana UniverThe cost is $10 and checks are payable to sity). Throughout her life, she has broken the Carmel Christian Church with retreat in the barriers of hiddenness of women.” memo. Seating is limited. Call 317-846-5033 Cardwell was the first woman vice or carmelchristianchurch@sbcglobal.net to president and then president (1984-88) of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. register.

Dispatches Student pages — Carmel and Clay middle school and Carmel High School students served as state senate pages in January and February. They spent time at the Statehouse, observed debates and spoke with their state senators. CMS students included Audrey Kunce, Allison Pasheilich, Ellen Gardner, Jack Moe and Emily Sandy; Clay students included Jeffrey Frizzi, Gabi Kleinert and Jacob Young; CHS students included Blake Dauby, Anne Schuh, Josephine Upton, Mona Goggins and Chris Moe. For more, visit IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/ page-program.

Mulch sale — Forest Dale Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is holding its eighth annual mulch sale partnered with Musselman Farms. Free delivery is offered to all homes within the Carmel Clay Schools district. Delivery dates are March 22, March 23, April 19 and April 20, with orders due by one week prior to the chosen delivery date. To place an order, fde.formstack.com/ forms/2017_mulch_sale.

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Here are the top five ideas: • Strawtown Koteewi Park — Shoot a bow and arrow, navigate through trees on a zip line or try the newest addition and horseback ride along trails. A whole day can be spent at Koteewi’s 750 acres of history, nature and recreational activities.

• Conner Prairie —The interactive history park welcomes the curiosity and exploration of kids as they learn about life in the 19th century. Take a ride in the helium-filled balloon, pet rare farm animals or climb the four-story treehouse at the Treetop Outpost.

• Monon Trail — Trek the 18 miles of the walking/biking path through Hamilton County. Take a break along the way and spend the afternoon browsing and shopping along Carmel’s Arts & Design District.

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Jamie Michael Lowell Fadely, 37, died March 9 at St.Vincent Carmel Hospital. He was born in Muncie Sept. 25, 1979, to James Michael Fadely and Kimberly A. (Sims) Fadely. Jamie graduated from Sandia High School in Albuquerque, N.M., in 1997 and had lived in Carmel since 2006.

He was employed at Stryker Orthopedics in Carmel. Jamie will Fadely be sadly missed by his father and mother, James Michael Fadely and Kimberly A. Fadely of Hartford City; brothers Nicholas S. Fadely of Muncie James “Danny” Fadely of Muncie; sister, Tanya M. (Chris) Fadely-Franklin of Portland; nieces and nephews, Andrew Casperson, Hailey Fadely, Gabriella “Gabby” Fadely, Noah Fadely and Parker Fadely; grandparents, Ilean True of Muncie; Michael Fadely of Arizona; Andre Levesque of New Mexico; aunt, Christina (Brian) McIntosh of New Mexico; and several others aunts, uncles and cousins. A private family service will be at a later date. Keplinger Funeral Home, 509 N. High St. Hartford City is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice. Online condolences may be sent to keplingerfuneralhome.com

John S. Woods III, 78, died March 4.

John moved to Indiana as a senior research chemist when Dow Chemical moved the Ag research labs to Indianapolis to become Dow Elanco almost 25 years ago. He was active in Boy Scouts of America for 70 years, Kiwanis, Key Clubs in Carmel schools, Carmel’s Citizens Emergency Response Team and Red Cross.

He was preceded in death by his parents John Woods II of Cincinnati and Dorothy (Lewis) Woods of Milan as well as his first wife Ruth (Lingo) Woods of Cincinnati. He is survived by his wife Christine, her children Gerald Egleson, Steve Egleson, Daniel Egleson, Elizabeth Egleson and their families. He also is survived by his son, John S. Woods IV, and his daughter, Catherine (Woods) Wertz, and their families. John had six children, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. April 8 at St Mark’s Methodist Church, at 126th Street and Gray Road, Carmel.

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Green team gathers to discuss sustainable living

By Sara Baldwin • news@currentincarmel.com On Feb. 15, the meeting room at Carmel Clay Public Library was packed with concerned citizens atenvironment tending the Sustainable Living Seminar, co-hosted by Carmel Green Initiative and Hoosier Environmental Council, as a part of CCPL’s Science & Technology series.

The theme was “2017 Climate Change, Let Your Voice Be Heard.”

Carmel Green Initiative is a coalition of citizens and community groups that promote and support the City of Carmel’s commitment to reducing environmental impact, with the goals of reducing waste, educating the public and promoting clean and renewable energy solutions.

Leslie Webb, president and co-founder of Carmel Green Initiative, explained the initiative as the “self-appointed green team for the City of Carmel.”

Webb began the seminar by leading an educational discussion on climate change.

“2016 is the hottest year on record,” Webb said. “And we have broken the heat record three years in a row.”

According to Webb, the scale and speed

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of climate change is getting so out of hand that the only way to change course is by enacting policies that protect the environment.

Jesse Kharbanda, the executive director of the Hoosier Environmental Council, discussed the historical trajectory of Indiana policies away from environmental protection.

“We are the only state in America that has abolished its energy efficiency program,” Kharbanda said.

However, Kharbanda said the amount of energy the state gets from coal has gone down from the mid-90s to the low-80s, percentage-wise.

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“A major player in that future vision is rooftop solar,” Kharbanda said.

He described some of the state’s hurdles in making rooftop solar accessible to the public, including proposed public policies that would allow energy companies to charge owners additional fees for owning solar panels.

University of Indianapolis visiting fellow and former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard discussed his vision for the Indiana Advanced Energy Plan. Ballard is working with a group of students to create a sustainable energy plan for Indiana. To read the full version of this story, visit currentincarmel. com.

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Ben’s Ranch supports troubled teens through farm, ranch life

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Brose McVey knows what spending time on a ranch with horses meant for his late son.

The Carmel resident wants other cover story teenagers with mental health issues to have that opportunity, too, so he has created Ben’s Ranch Foundation. The nonprofit finds families on ranches or farms to host those teens for a summer or longer.

Ben McVey was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when he was 14.

“He and I shared that interest in horses at a pretty early age,” McVey said. “As this disease started to show itself, it became one of the few refuges where he could feel some comfort and get away from the stress of real life and enjoy it. Eventually, that spawned the idea when things got bad to take him out to a ranch at least for a summer.”

Shortly after his junior year ended at Midwest Academy, which hadn’t gone well, McVey made a decision to take Ben to the Cayuse Ranch in Wyoming for the summer. Ben ended up staying 18 months. There, Ben learned how to train mustang colts off the range.

“It became an amazingly effective therapy to reboot and reset his self-esteem, his focus and mindset and got him back on track to get out of bed and try to have a life,” McVey said.

McVey said there were no counselors or doctors in sight.

“It was just nature and sunshine, hard work, an aching back, horses and chores,” McVey said.

That’s when he began forming the idea to do this for other kids, McVey said.

Ben died of an accidental drug overdose at age 24 in April 2015. However, McVey said he believed his son was on the right track until that fatal mistake.

“He had gotten his GED. He was taking classes at a community college and working,” McVey said. “He had his own apartment. We credit that time (on the ranch) because he was headed to a very difficult place in the years before.

Kids that struggle with these kinds of conditions tend to medicate with drugs and alcohol. Even if (the drug) is more recreational, these drugs are so lethal. We don’t know the circumstance, but his life was coming along. When we lost him, that was the catalyst to do this for others.”

McVey said he has spent an incredible amount of time on the foundation.

Ben McVey works with a horse. (Submitted photo)

“It’s one way for me to feel like I’m doing something positive out of a tragic situation,” McVey said. “It’s a real passion because of our loss, because going through it as a parent I just felt so helpless. I counted the minutes until something terrible happened, and it finally did. But that was random, and we know he got a second lease on life from that and we want to give it to other kids.”

McVey said teens will be placed for the first time this summer.

“The big push now is to find those families with a big heart that want to do that,” McVey said of hosting the teens.

Horses don’t have to be part of the equation. It could be a dairy farm, for instance.

McVey said the key is to have a nurturing atmosphere with a diverse number of activities and hopefully some livestock to engage the teens.

“What’s powerful is the kids feel less stigmatized and less selfconscious when they are thrown in with a family and working chores instead of something that feels like an institution and has counselors in groups, which is fine for the right situa-

tions,” said McVey, a principal at Heartland Strategic Partners. “For many of these kids, that reinforces the idea of not fitting in. We want them to know what it’s like to work with a horse or fix a broken farm implement, dig a fencepost hole or get themselves hot, sweaty and sunburned baling hay.”

McVey said Ben’s mother, Carol Anne Kemper of Carmel, is supportive of the foundation.

Dr. Jennifer Sloan, a psychiatrist, is serving as the clinical director of the foundation.

Dr. Sara Davis, a psychologist in Westfield, consults with the foundation. She leads Camp Organic, an after-school program at a farm.

“I think Ben’s Ranch is important because it builds on our Camp Organic program and gives a really viable option for kids that need something that is completely different that builds fundamental skills for life and doesn’t just treat them like they are sick,” she said. “When you have a life skill, you have genuine self-esteem and the ability to go out and earn income.”

Bucks for Bucks To raise awareness about the foundation and to raise funds for more teens to participate, McVey will participate in the Colt Starting Challenge at the Hoosier Horse Fair March 31 and April 1 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. McVey will compete starting at 8:30 a.m. April 1. McVey and three other professional horsemen will train a green horse in only a few hours and then attempt to ride it through an obstacle course. McVey is seeking pledges based on how he fares. He also is seeking direct donations. For more, visit bensranch.org.

Brose McVey works with a horse named Caesar in preparation for the Colt Starting Challenge. (Photo by Lisa Price)

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A decade of this, that … and everything

ob s e r v ation

No exceptions to absolutes?

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Commentary by Terry Anker Sometimes, we have spring in February and winter in March. We have rightly come to expect that morning follows the night just as warm weather ultimately replaces the cold – until the whole process starts anew.

So when things don’t roll out in the order we might like, it causes a bit of disruption.

We angst about when and why. We gather and take note of the celestial exception.

The television weather personalities command center stage hoping to calm our expectations and remind us of “seasonal averages” and the eventual coming of the thaw. Yet, aren’t they stating the obvious?

Is there any among us who has made the trip around the sun a few times who hasn’t come to know the basics of meteorology? Why do we require the reminder and reassurance?

Certainly, life boasts its share of absolutes. Just as surely as we are born into this world, we will, one day hopefully very distant from now, leave it. The rule applies to us, each and every. Yet, many of these inevitabilities arrive not on demand but on average. Our expectation in hoping for the pattern to prove itself can bring with it some anxiety. Our experience is our guide, but we have evolved to rely upon our immediate senses as our first line of defense.

When the calendar says March but the thermometer still reads January, why do we struggle to reconcile between our expectation in the immediate term and our confidence over the long? Can we rely upon our experience to accurately predict the future? Or, is each day an opportunity for exception?

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

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READER ’ S V I EW Portrayal of president ‘beyond the pale’ Editor, Well, I can see things at Current in Carmel are continuing as previously. I quit reading the weekly a while back because of the regular political bias and demeaning editorials and cartoons.

I read this issue as the cover included someone I know well. But, portraying the president as trying to poison Israel is beyond the pale. How do you expect the youth of Carmel to be respectful of

our office of the president and American and strong international diplomatic partners with tripe like you regularly publish? I suppose the cartoonist Tim Campbell represents the editors’ views. Next, I guess we will be hearing that you also support the treasonous senators who are trying to destroy the efforts of the state department to prevent development of an Iranian nuclear bomb.

Kay Nickey, Carmel

Q U O T E O F T HE WEEK A good holiday is one spent among people whose notions of time are vaguer than yours.

– J. B. Priestley

I’ve been writing for Current for 10 years, and though I’m not allowed to rerun past columns, I want to give you a humor taste of all the wondrous stories I’ve told.

When I first began, my kids were all younger than 8 and I provided full-time daycare for a 2-year old nephew. Suffice it to say, I had plenty of material with which to work. Articles on the horrors of potty training, constipation woes, crashed minivans and the parenting mistakes of women I judged from afar dominated my diatribes.

My favorites included a Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure-Alamo-style tour of our mini-van and how in a house full of preschoolers, play dates actually subtracted from the total number of kids I had to supervise (I literally proved how three plus two equaled one). Now my minions are all teenagers, which certainly comes with its own set of fun, but not near the comedy gold of little ones!

Also early in my career, my husband Doo and I were still navigating the best way to manage parenting, marriage, his job and my feeling stuck at home all day with nothing but the monotony of motherhood for company. This resulted in a whole slew of stories about what essentially boiled down to the stupidity of men. Highlights from this era would be the raccoon-in-the-attic ode to “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and the retelling of an epic fight outside a Sheraton at the 2012 NCAA Final Four (he cheered for UK!). We’re older and wiser these days, so few marital moments meet the criteria for becoming a full-on column rant. My apologies. If only I could rehash!

Peace out.

To read more of Wilson’s columns from the last 10 years, visit currentincarmel.com/ category/views/laughs/danielle-wilson.

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Editor, Lately, an Un-Civil War has begun in our country. This war does not involve guns and bullets, but rather words, expressions, insults and mean characterizations that are just as deadly. Our country’s Civil War, experienced more than 150 years ago, tore the fabric of our nation, and this Un-Civil War we are now witnessing is threatening the very foundation of our beloved America.

Where have our tolerances, understanding and civil debates gone? Why is it that even when we disagree on an issue, we can’t still appreciate one another’s views? Why is it that because I voted for my candidate I’ve become your enemy when I didn’t vote for yours? For centuries we have lived together in harmony, especially when our political leanings collided. We showed respect to one another’s views even in the darkest days of our nation’s history. Have good manners, grace, decency and respect gone out of fashion?

My fellow Americans, we can agree to disagree but remain respectful. We can vote for different political candidates but remain friends. We can argue strongly in favor of our views but recognize that others may just as strongly hold different opinions. I am the proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren, and I am embarrassed to talk to them about this Un-Civil War being waged all around them. Let us lead the way in our neighborhoods, communities, towns and cities everywhere by instilling in our young the beauty of civil discourse, the legitimacy of views contrary to ours, and the generosity of spirit in debates. Let us stop this dangerous drift toward this Un-Civil War which is tearing us apart.

Salim Najjar, Carmel

Editor, On behalf of the Muslim community in Indianapolis, represented by the mosques and Muslim organizations listed below, we would like to extend our solidarity with the Jewish community.

We are deeply saddened and troubled to hear about the recent acts of hate, intolerance and vandalism against the Jewish people in America, including the recent bomb threat at the Jewish Community Center of Indianapolis.

We are certain that such actions can cause people to feel afraid and concerned for their safety. It is very disheartening to hear about these senseless and hateful acts. Without our Jewish friends, we would lose, among other things, so much compassion and kindness found here in Indiana. But please know that the Indianapolis Muslim community, a people of faith and moral conscience, is your ally. We will stand alongside you to uphold the values of justice and compassion. Our homes, our mosques and our hearts are open to you. Please let us know how we can help your community during this time of difficulty.

We pray for the security of the Jewish-American community who has undoubtedly been shaken by these events. May God fill your hearts with peace. Amen.

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Your GuiDe to feeling refreshed this spring March 21, 2017

8 tips to freshen up your home décor this spring Commentary by Peggy Whitaker Lucas

Liven up any room with new pillows or pillowcases. (Submitted photos)

With spring just around the corner, it’s time to freshen your home and transition to the beautiful warm season ahead. Try one or decorating all of these simple designer tips to easily refashion your space.

Perk up your pillows Update a room with new throw pillows that complement the colors of the soon-to-be budding trees and flowers. Be sure to mix whimsical patterns, airy fabrics, a variety of textures and sizes for a truly designer look. Same goes for throw blankets.

Swap out bedding Put away that thick, woven duvet cover filled with a heavy down insert and replace it with a lightweight quilt or coverlet. Add color with a bed scarf, pillows and bedside table accessories. Add a layer of warmth for those chilly nights in early spring with a lightweight comforter. Don’t forget your guestrooms.

Look down Add a rug to your foyer and a coordinating hallway runner with a cheery color or one made of a light natural fiber. With warmer days ahead you’re sure to be spending more time outside, which means tracking dirt in, so don’t forget a fun springthemed doormat.

Freshen your floral I always recommend clients use at least one arrangement of fresh floral in their foyer, kitchen and bedroom for an added layer of life and texture.

Wow your windows Consider replacing window treatments to complement the season. Opt for soft colors or light and airy fabrics. If you’re not ready to invest in something completely new, try adding a decorative trim to existing panels for a fun touch of color and playful texture.

Wash and dry Add fun hand towels to the powder room and tea towels to the kitchen that reflect an upcoming holiday like Easter. For an added spring sensation, invigorate your senses by filling your soap dispensers with scented hand soaps. Mimic one of the

Take a look around your home for opportunities to introduce springtime plants and flowers by filling vases with your favorite spring blooms.

most aromatic seasons of the year with cotton, citrus and jasmine.

Lighten up Minimize the amount of accessories in a space to open up a room. Look for places to incorporate visually lightweight pieces like woven baskets, colored glass and pastel-hued ceramics. Be sure to use nature-inspired vase and bowl fillers.

Artistic touches Treat yourself to a piece of new art. You’ll be amazed by the impact it will make in your home.

Look for a piece that’s timeless to you, works with your style and incorporates peppy colors. I always remind clients to change the photos in their frames seasonally. This time of year use family photos taken outside or on vacation, those with bright colors, scenery or anything found in nature.

Dressing your home with these interior and exterior ideas is sure to breathe new life into your retreat. Always choose pieces that you love, and remember, when it comes to accents, don’t be afraid to infuse seasonal colors.

Peggy Whitaker Lucas is a local interior designer. She can be reached at peggy. luxemarketing@gmail.com.

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Z’Green Fest set for April 23 in Zionsville

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Erin Czajkowski, chair of Z’Green Fest family fun and president of Friends of the Library, said the educational programs and activities will emphasize how to grow gardens to attract bees and other valuable pollinators as well as how to grow greener by encouraging community members to more fully explore nature and engage in sustainable living practices.

Z’Green Fest, a free event for all ages, is set from 2 to 5 p.m. April 23 at the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, 250 N. 5th St. It will be outside in the library parking lot, weather permitting. A program for adults and children begins at 1:30 p.m. inside the library. The festival is set to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day. Earth Day is April 22. Arbor Day is traditionally the last Friday in April.

The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Friends of Zion Nature Center.

There will be live music, face painting, crafts and fairy house building.

“Instead of a cake walk, we’ll have a book walk to win a book,” Czajkowski said. “We have 18 exhibitors (educational booths) at this point, and one thing I’m excited about this year (is) we have seven new organizations that will be exhibiting what they do.”

There will be a native plant giveaway, butterfly weed plants, for families. It is sponsored by Boone County Master

All adult Z’Green Fest attendees will receive a ticket for a drawing to win a reclaimed wood bench, made by a committee member’s father.

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Taking hints from Mother Nature Commentary by Vicky Earley “I simply adore February in Indiana,” are words never said.

“I so wish I could vacation in Indiana in March,” is a dream never decorating dreamt.

Nope, Indiana in late winter can be gray and gloomy.

Gray on gray is not a natural human state. Cool gray hues simply do not smile, nor do they engender warmth.

It shouldn’t be a surprise that I receive a call almost weekly from a discouraged homeowner who has invested heavily in the trend of dusky slate paired with an ashen gray. Walls are gray, furnishings are gray and the mood is gray.

The common lament is, “It just doesn’t feel right. Please make this a home!”

Just like the first crocus that pierces the winter blues, shots of color are the perfect remedy to the cold character of gray.

Don’t get me wrong, gray is an outstanding backdrop. When an entire space is a backdrop, nothing stands out. Nothing sings and nothing is special.

Take that big gray sofa and pair it with vibrant yellow pillows and you have that crocus peeking through the frozen ground.

Add a couple of chairs in a vibrant yellow patterned fabric and, just the way spring warms the earth, the room starts to come to life. Throw in some interesting textures and metals and the room is in full bloom!

If in doubt, consider how nature plays with color, Pale blush paired with Cityscape by Sherwin Williams is a chic, sophisticated look

Shots of color are the perfect remedy to the cold character of gray. (Submitted photo)

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Pair Collingwood with a leaf green and you have the atmosphere of an old barn ready to fall into ruin with ivy clinging to the boards.

When asked exactly what colors offer CPR to gray-on-gray, the answer is “any.”

Any color, vibrant or pastel, is a candidate for pairing with gray!

When faced with the “February in Indiana, I can’t wait for spring” decorating dilemma, try thinking like like Mother Nature and return color to your life with pillows, accessories, art and accent furnishings!

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Organic plots now available

By Heather Collins editorial@youarecurrent.com Organic garden plots are now available at the Carmel Clay Schools Plots to Plates Community Gardens on the gardens grounds of Carmel Middle School.

Each of the 98 organic plots measure 4 feet by 15 feet and are available to all Carmel residents and CCS employees. Plots can be leased for $10 per year and are limited to one per mailing address.

The Carmel Clay Schools Green Team recommends plot sharing. The goal of the Garden Team is to help lead the Carmel community on the path toward sustainable food systems. In 2011, the team collaborated with CCS to create the community gardens as part of their mission to promote sustainable practices.

“This is the ultimate in local food,” said MaryEllen St. Angelo, core committee member of the CCS Plots to Plates Community Gardens.

CCS Green Team members and master gardeners are available to advise and assist plot renters. The common areas are available to everyone, and a self-guided tour map is available. The property includes

Local gardeners work on their garden plots at the CCS Plots to Plates Community Gardens on the southwest corner of the Carmel Middle School property. (Submitted photo)

a pollination station, a compost bin station, a rain garden and a water catchment structure.

Last year, College Wood Elementary first-grade students planted various seeds, including basil, peppers and tomatoes, that were later harvested for the Carmel High School cafeteria. Next year, food grown from the organic gardens will be used in the Carmel Middle School cafeteria.

Requests must be submitted by May 1.

Carmel Middle School is at 300 S. Guilford Rd. The community garden is behind the tennis courts.

For more, visit ccsgreenteam.org.

Chickpea salad wrap

By Sara Baldwin editorial@youarecurrent.com Get into the spirit of spring with this fresh and healthy recipe that caters to a vegan diet but can help incorrecipe porate fresh veggies and high protein into any lifestyle.

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chickpeas (one 9-ounce can), 2 stalks celery, 1 carrot, 1/4 of a medium red onion, 3 tablespoons vegan mayonaise (I use Follow Your Heart Soy-Free Vegenaise), 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (I use Pink Himalayan Sea Salt), Butter lettuce, Tortilla wrap (I use Ole Xtreme Wellness Spinach & Herbs Wrap) Instructions: Thoroughly rinse and drain the chickpeas. Put the chickpeas into a food processor. You can also use a blender on “chop” mode or a lower speed, if you don’t mind an uneven texture. Finely chop the celery and onion. Peel and chop the carrot. Add to blender or food processor.

If you are using a food processor, add the vegenaise, mustard, lemon juice and apple

This healthy chickpea salad wrap is perfect to help get any healthy diet on track. (Photo by Sara Baldwin)

cider vinegar to the mixture and blend. If you are using a blender, pour the mixture out and stir in the rest of the ingredients by hand. Add the salt, adding more to taste if necessary. Lay out the tortilla and add the lettuce. Spread the chickpea salad on top, then tightly roll. Cut in the middle and serve.

For a gluten-free option, use a glutenfree tortilla wrap or gluten-free bread. This salad is also yummy when eaten by itself or with crackers!

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Hyperactivity is a good thing Commentary by Dick Wolfsie In order to reach a daily 10,000-step goal, my wife continually checks her Fitbit. The other day she was shaking humor her arms wildly back and forth while watching TV. “What are you doing?” I asked.

“Very unfair … bad,” she said, which sounded just like a Trump tweet. “It only registers steps when your arms are moving. When I pushed the cart around Costco for an hour, I didn’t get any credit. So now I am trying to fool the Fitbit.”

I was shocked. Mary Ellen is the most honest person in America.

I am one of those lucky people who can eat what I want, lounge around the house all day and not gain an ounce. New research in the New England Journal of Medicine might explain why.

Scientists recruited 10 overweight and 10 lean people and embedded sensors in their undergarments to record their activity.

It wasn’t hard to get people to volunteer.

Just the idea of sensors in their underwear sounded like fun. The study found that thin people spend a lot of time puttering around, although not necessarily doing

anything constructive. That’s me.

My life has always been a moving experience. I eat standing up. I shake my leg up and down whenever I’m sitting. I check my email 20 times a day, going up and down the basement steps each time. I check the regular mailbox five times a day, even on Sunday.

When I watch TV, I never lounge on the couch. That’s when I look for my glasses, my keys or my iPhone. I get up and check the fridge a dozen times, in case any new deli meats have magically appeared. I am the poster child for hyperactivity. Humming birds gather at my living room window for inspiration.

My mother, my wife and my doctor have always told me that my antsy behavior would result in a shorter and less healthful life.

When I was growing up, my mother used say: “If you don’t relax and calm down you won’t live as long.” That advice gave me the jitters.

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The winning teacher will receive a $50 visa gift card from Edge Guys and the winning essayist will win a pizza party for their class, courtesy of Papa John’s.

The deadline for nominations is 3/24/17.

The Monon Community Center is offering a new program for seniors with Medicare called Silver monon center & Fit. The program was designed to provide Medicare beneficiaries with opportunities to improve their fitness by offering no-cost or low-cost access to exercise centers.

The MCC aims to promote inclusion by offering classes to people of every age, fitness level and ability.

“It has a lot to do with our mission, as a whole, and how we promote inclusion for the community. This is just another facet of the community we want to be able to offer programming for,” said Lindsay Labas, MCC marketing director. “It's really important to us to have the older demographic come use the facility, stay active and keep their quality of life as high as they possibly can.”

The program is available to seniors who are enrolled in Medicare and have purchased a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement coverage that includes the Silver & Fit program. Seniors can

Pup running registration — Registration is now open for the spring track season of Pup Running. Pup Running, Inc. is an introductory running program for fourthand fifth-graders of the Carmel Clay School system. Registration is $8 (or $15 to include an optional team t-shirt). To register, or for more information, go to puprunning.org.

Registration deadline is March 31. No late registration can be accepted.

Seniors participate in a class at the Monon Community Center. (Submitted photo)

find out if they are eligible by contacting Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE. The program allows individuals to utilize the facility along with group fitness classes. Members can access all of the amenities available to members, such as the fitness center, indoor pool, seasonal Waterpark and KidZone.

“The benefit of Silver & Fit is that the participants that are eligible can take any one of our group fitness classes,” Labas said.

A monthly membership for seniors is $37. Medicare will then reimburse a percentage to eligible members.

For more, visit carmelclayparks.com/ monon-community-center.

White Kitchens – Anything but Boring

By David Decker Bright, airy, & timeless, it’s no wonder why white remains the most popular kitchen cabinet color of choice. Here are 4 ways to add a bold statement to a neutral kitchen.

• Dynamic Countertops Whether it’s a contrastingly dark color or a white stone with a dramatic vein, selecting an eye-catching countertop can add depth and dimension to the kitchen.

• Intricate Backsplashes White cabinets allow for an endless number of backsplash designs. Unique shapes, patterns, & colors can be used to create a striking focal point. Want to keep the kitchen neutral? Consider using white dimensional tile and let the shadows do the talking.

• Two-Toned Cabinetry Afraid of the space looking too stark & boring? Mix and match cabinet colors! Set the island apart with a soft gray, a vibrant blue, or a warm deep stain. Don’t have an island? Put some color on the base cabinets and keep the wall cabinets white. Oftentimes homeowners fear that two-toned

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Marrow-thon and blood drive — The second annual Matt Cooper Marrow-thon and Blood Drive will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on March 21 at Hazel Dell Christian Church 14501 Hazel Dell Pkwy. Matt Cooper is a senior at Carmel High School who was diagnosed with a rare combination of leukemias. Matt has received a bone marrow transplant and now plans to attend college in the fall. Join us as we celebrate Matt’s transplant and make a difference for another patient in need. Donate blood and/or register to “Be the Match.”

To sign up, go to indianablood.org and enter sponsor code A307.

Carmel Sprint Triathlon — Carmel Swim Club will host the 12th annual Carmel Sprint Triathlon on April 30. This event will have categories for ages six and up and all skill levels. Participants can race individually or with a team. Staging will take place in the Carmel High School gymnasium. Start time is 9 a.m. and is time-trial style in fivesecond intervals. For more, visit goo.gl/ yRWkuW. Run 317 series — Registration is now open for Run 317, a series of five races in five locations to benefit five charities. The first race is being held May 18. A race in Carmel is scheduled for Aug. 31. All races in 2016 sold out early. Register at Run317.com.

cabinetry is too trendy. When it is designed properly the timeless look can still be achieved.

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Well water workshop — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District will conduct a well water workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 22 in the Annex Building at the County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Come find out where fresh drinking water comes from and what resources are available to help you protect your health. For more, contact the HCSWCD at 317-773-2181 or email soil.water@hamiltoncounty.in.gov.

Local hospitals highly ranked — An annual ranking of the top 100 hospitals in the country once again includes several from Indiana. Local hospitals that made the list include Franciscan Health Indianapolis and St.Vincent Carmel.

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BUSINESS LOCAL Dispatches IT leadership meeting — Expedient has launched a local IT leadership group and IT leadership bootcamp. The next event is IT Directors Council meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. March 22 at Expedient, 701 Congressional Blvd., Suite 100, Carmel. The featured speaker is Bill McConnell, a senior executive who recently retired from IU Health. Other 2017 meetings are June 27, Sept. 19 and Nov. 14. The event is free, but registration is required. For more information, call Doug Theis at 317-805-3642.

Engineering award given — CHA Consulting, Inc., of Indianapolis has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ 50th annual Engineering Excellence Awards for the reconstruction of U.S Route 31 in Hamilton County.

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.

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/.

Scholarship applications — OneZone is accepting applications from graduating high school seniors for the Nancy Blondin Scholarship. Students must submit their application by April 23. Details about the scholarship and the application are available at OneZoneCommerce.com.

Warehouse sale — Stop by Carmel City Center from March 23-26 for the first annual Warehouse Sale at Carmel City Center. Customers will find bargains on a variety of items from the Shops at Carmel City Center.

The dedicated Warehouse Sale Room will be located at 61 W. City Center Dr., between Divvy and Eggshell Bistro. The Warehouse Sale Room hours are March 23-25 from noon to 7 p.m. and March 26 from noon to 5 p.m.

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Local Living Carmel spotlights area businesses

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Old Town Antique Mall. He recommended other people for her to interview, and the project took off.

Courtney Wright Miller grew up in Car“I was hooked,” she said. “And pretty mel. Like many people, she moved away much everyone said yes. They all after college. She had interesting stories and wantprofile spent 15 years away ed to share them.” from her hometown, Interviewees included city including six years in India. councilor Jeff Worrell, Vivian So when she decided to move Lawhead of SoHo Cafe, Bruce Caback home in 2016 with her huslabrese at Old Town Tavern, Roy band and two kids, she discovered LeBlanc at Mudbugs Cajun Cafe, that much had changed. Things Wright Miller Joe Lazzara at Joe’s Butcher Shop, weren’t bad, just different, and Jason Peek at Main Street Barber Shop, so she wanted to replant her roots. She Matt Frey of Bub’s Burgers, Bill Wiggam wanted to discover “true Carmel.” of Carmel Welding, Steve Greenberg and “It didn’t feel like home to me, so we Brian Kelly of Current in Carmel and many figured we would find a way to connect more. She said she has a tape recorder full again,” she said. “There was the common of interviews to post online. theme of interviewing people and doing a She found a common theme: supporting podcast. It was going to be a good project local businesses. for me to find out what’s going on here.”

“The more I talked to people, I realized Miller began interviewing people in Carhow critical local businesses are to our mel. She started with Roman Chang at the

economy,” she said. “And the power is in the consumers’ hands. We can shop local and really make an impact.”

In November 2016, she registered her website, locallivingcarmel.com, where visitors can find her podcast. She also has a Facebook page and Twitter account to alert followers about local businesses in Carmel.

“This is a way for people to find out who truly is local and is not a chain,” she said.

Miller’s next venture is launching a local coupon book that would be sold to residents for a small fee. Subscribers would get access to a book full of discounts from only local businesses — no chains.

Businesses would pay only $100 a year for the quarterly book, and distribution parties would be held at local businesses.

Her goal is 50 unique businesses for each book to be launched in April.

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Keady, Knight to appear at Palladium

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Former Purdue coach Gene Keady isn’t ready to say he’s become closer to Indiana University coach former Bob Knight more than 15 years since their basketball coaching rivalry events ended.

“We never were far apart,” Keady said. “Everyone thought we hated each other. We didn’t. I always respected him.”

Keady, 80, and Knight, 76, will appear at 8 p.m. March 31 at the Palladium in Carmel. Bob Hammel, Knight’s long-time friend and former Bloomington Herald-Times sports editor, will serve as the moderator. The event will be held the day before the Final Four starts, so Keady said he figures there will be some March Madness talk.

“We freelance, whatever comes to your brain,” Keady said. “It could be rough. No, I don’t think so. I’ll try to show some class.”

There no doubt will be stories from the IU-Purdue rivalry.

“We really don’t discuss what we’re going to talk about,” Keady said.

Keady held a 21-20 edge over IU when Knight was coach. Purdue later had to forfeit one of those victories when Luther Clay was declared ineligible. Clay played one minute in Purdue’s 1996 victory.

Keady and Knight appeared at the Purdue Ag Alumni Fish Fry in February 2016.

“Then we helped (President Donald) Trump with the campaign,” Keady said. “I hope we helped him. Hope we didn’t hurt him. I don’t think we did.”

Former Indiana University basketball coach Bob Knight (left) chats with former Purdue coach Gene Keady. (Submitted photo)

Keady appeared with Trump at the Palladium prior to the Indiana primary in May 2016.

Keady said he typically is in contact with Knight once a month.

“I just enjoy talking to him,” Keady said. “He did the things I thought you should do. You graduate your kids. You played hard and you taught your kids how to win. Those are things I’ve admired in any coach.”

Keady said he believes their senses of humor mesh.

“I enjoy his. I don’t know if he thinks I’m funny or not,” Keady said.

Tickets range from $35 to $110. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Clanton conducts ‘Man of La Mancha’ editorial@youarecurrent.com The Indianapolis Opera will present its first classic musical theater piece, “Man of La Mancha,” debuting John Clanton as conductor from March 24-26 at The opera Schrott Center for the Arts.

“Man of La Mancha,” written by Dale Wasserman, takes place during the Spanish Inquisition when Cervantes is a prisoner awaiting trial. In this play-within-a-play, Cervantes casts his fellow cellmates as characters from his manuscript in an attempt to prove his merit.

Clanton Together, they tell the story of Alonso Quijana, who believes he is the knight errant Don Quixote. Quixote and his companion set out on a journey of chivalry and transformation.

“Before studying the show, I suspect I was like many people in thinking ‘Man of La Mancha’ equaled ‘The Impossible Dream,’” Clanton stated in a press release to Current. “It’s been enjoyable to learn that it is so much more than that. It’s full of great music and an uplifting story.”

Clanton has performed as the assistant conductor for the Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra where he directed “La Traviata,” “Carmen,” “Eugene Onegin” and “Romeo and Juliet.” Clanton also has traveled and performed in all 50 states and in 13 countries.

“I love everything about conducting, from the preparation and study to the rehearsals and performances,” he stated. “I especially enjoy collaborating with the players in the pit and singers on-stage to ensure everything comes together during the performance.”

“Man of La Mancha” is a story set in two worlds – fantasy and reality. Clanton stated he feels different emotions while playing music for both worlds. The music played in the fantasy world projects “passion and inspiration,” whereas music from the real world emits “dissonance.” To drive these emotions, patrons who attend “Man of La Mancha” will hear brass, woodwinds, percussion, Spanish guitar and more under Clanton’s direction.

“The podium is my ‘happy place’ where I can forget about the frustrations of everyday life and focus on conducting music,” he stated.

Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at indyopera.org or by calling the Box Office at 317-283-3531.

The Scene to join Civic after ‘Shakespeare’ — After the showing of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare,” at 7 p.m., March 22, patrons are invited to join Civic Theatre and the Scene, the young professionals group at the Center for the Performing Arts, in the lobby for a trivia battle, with complimentary nosh provided by The Olive Mill, Tina’s Traditional Old English Tea Room & Tavern, and brews courtesy of Sun King Brewing Co. Also, during the March 22 show, patrons are encouraged to bring a book to donate to Transitions Academy of Carmel. Every book will get guests an entry into a contest to win prizes from Civic, The Center for the Performing Arts, and other neighborhood partners. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

David Gray brings solo acoustic show to Carmel — David Gray will perform at 7:30 p.m., May 23 at The Palladium in Carmel. Tickets are now on sale and start at $35. For more, visit TheCenterPresents.org.

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Model Train Show — The Indy South Train Show will run from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., March 25 at 5152 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove. Admission is $4 for adults.

Jr. Civic to hold auditions — Jr. Civic of the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will hold auditions for “Seussical” at 4:30 p.m. April 10 and 4:30 p.m. April 11. These auditions are open to children ages 7-14. First come, first served. Registration begins at 4 p.m. on both days. Performing experience is not necessary and children to not need to be enrolled in Jr. Civic classes to audition. For more, visit civictheatre.org/auditions.

The Choralaires performed in Shelbyville on March 11. (Submitted photo)

Zionsville Show Choirs finish season — The Zionsville High School Show Choirs had a strong ending to competition season on March 11 at Shelbyville High School. Both Choralaires and Royalaires were named first runner up at the Shelbyville Singing Sensational.

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Carmel Rotary club hosts first Bourbon Fest The Carmel Rotary Club hosted the first Carmel Bourbon Fest March 11 at the Sofi B. Estate, at 9399 Ditch Rd. in Carmel. Pictured, from left, Anne Unfried, Natalie Reising, Donald Reising, Amber Jedamzik and Nicole Phillips enjoy drinks in the lower level. There were a variety of beers and wines offered at the event. (Photos by Sara Baldwin)

Jim Dixon, bartender with Heaven Hill Distillery, served bourbon samples and gave information about each particular style.

Ed and Peg Gladfelter, grandparents of the estate’s caretaker, traveled from Michigan to attend the first Carmel Bourbon Fest.

Bartender Jasyn Vick serves Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Old Small Batch Kentucky Bourbon to Harlan Schafir.

From left: Keerat Singh, Jimmy Barona, Miguel Escobar and Utpal Singh sip bourbon samples.

Balaji Korapatti and Joe Hirsch enjoy bourbon and cigar pairings in the Cigar Lounge. The area was kept closed to contain smoke.

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“Bags to Riches” Donation & Resale Event IU Health North Hospital invites you to donate your new or gently used purses, handbags, wallets, wristlets, backpacks or travel bags for Bags to Riches. All proceeds benefit patients in need at the hospital.

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Mama Carolla’s Old Italian Restaurant is a beautiful villa, built in the 1920’s as a model home for some north Indianapolis neighborhoods. Since then the building has housed several families, been a glass factory and a woodworking shop and finally a cozy restaurant with much historical charm. Mama Carolla’s is a family run business based on one mantra: cook for your customers as if you are cooking for your family. Enjoy delicious Italian favorites in this formal, closeknit, historic Indy treasure.

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Marinated Mushroom Bowls with Lentils and Wild Rice Submitted photo content courtesy of Family Features and Mushroom Council Prep time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, 1 teaspoon chili oil, 1 green onion, thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, thinly sliced, 2 cups thinly sliced purple cabbage, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, pinch of salt, 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 cups cooked French lentils, 1 cup cooked wild rice, 1 cup chopped cucumber Directions: To marinate mushrooms: In shallow bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and chili oil.

Stir in green onion, cilantro and sesame seeds. Add mushrooms and gently toss in marinade. Cover and let rest 30 minutes.

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Stir in 1 teaspoon of soy sauce to both lentils and wild rice.

To serve, arrange equal amount of mushrooms, cabbage, lentils, wild rice and cucumbers in each bowl. Drizzle with remaining marinade and garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions and black sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges.

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Where’s Amy had a ball attending and supporting the Cancer Support Community of Central Indiana’s ‘Laughing Matters’ red carpet VIP concert featuring Jay Leno at the Hilbert Circle Theatre Downtown, Indianapolis.

VIP guests enjoyed scrumptious appetizers and Tito’s Vodka cocktails while bidding on silent auction items upon waiting to learn more about CSC and see Leno live. The classy event also included local celebrities Andrea Morehead, Julia Moffitt, Will Pfaffenberger, Rafael Sanchez, Chris Belleville and Cancer Support Community President and CEO Eric Richards. It was a special night for Where’s Amy because I brought my mom Kay Pauszek, who is a 12-year breast cancer survivor. A truly magical event for all who attended. Jay Leno made us laugh until our bellies ached. Cancer Support Community is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization that exists so that no one faces cancer alone.

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This year’s Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art fundraiser will have a new name, new look art and new location.

Cowpokes & Cocktail replaces the Eiteljorg’s previous charitable event, Buckaroo Bash.

“We’ve revived, refreshed it and we’ve rebranded it,” said Nataly Lowder, vice president for advancement at the Eiteljorg Museum. “It’s going to be a little more upscale than what we used to do.”

The fundraiser will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. April 29 at the Lucas Estate Party Barn, 1143 W. 116th St., Carmel. The Hunter Smith Band will perform. Smith, exIndianapolis Colts punter, also will serve as emcee.

The dinner is a Western-style barbecue.

Attire is cowboy optional.

“We’re going to have a cowboy welcome when you enter,” Lowder said.

“There will be people on horseback escorting the people to valet parking. We’re

The Hunter Smith Band will perform at the fundraiser April 29. (File photo)

going to have a cocktail contest where people vote on their favorite cocktail of the evening. The Libertine is overseeing the cocktail contest so we have some of the top bartenders in Indianapolis vying for a prize to keep the evening festive and fun.”

Lowder said the fundraiser will help sustain the Indianapolis museum’s educational efforts to bring arts-related programming to visitors.

Tickets are $200 per person or $1,800 per table of 10. Registration is required. For more, visit eiteljorg.org/ cowpokesandcocktails.

on stage during the concert with CSO musicians as they play excerpts from classics.

“This gives the students a first-hand A familiar face will be leading the Carexperience of what it’s like being on stage mel Symphony Orchestra’s “Family Fun!” while music is being performed,” concert.

Han said. concerts Soo Han, former After the concert, children can Carmel High School try out various musical instrumusic performing arts chair and ments on display in an instrument director of orchestras, will be the petting zoo. guest conductor. Han originally “One of the things that makes took a leave this school year to purCarmel Symphony such a special sue his doctoral degree in orchesHan organization is it devotes itself to tra conducting at Michigan State giving back to the community and the eduUniversity, but recently decided to resign cation mission of the orchestra is somefrom CHS to continue his work. thing important to it as well,” Han said.

“I’ve had the privilege of playing with Gabriel Bruner, CSO’s 2016 Young ArtCarmel Symphony in the bass section for ist Competition winner and a 17-year-old the past several years, not on a regular from Bloomington, will perform during the basis but whenever my schedule would concert. allow,” Han said. “I’ve gotten to know the “Family Fun!” is sponsored by the CSO entire orchestra as friends for the past League and the Young Artist Competition several years, and so much of this perforsponsor is Meridian Music. mance feels like a homecoming for me, and Discounts for students are available for it’s something I’ve been looking forward to all CSO concerts: $5 YouthPASS for high all year. The Carmel Symphony is an organischool and younger, and $10 CollegePASS zation that is special to me.” for college students. Adult tickets for the The interactive concert is set for 3 p.m. family concert are $20. For more, visit CarMarch 26 at the Palladium in Carmel. melSymphony.org.

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When The Warehouse, forvenues merly a Carmel concert venue at 254 First Ave. SW, went out of business in January, the spot became open. Wood thought it might be a good rental site.

“We ended up renting it for three years, so we kind of overshot the mark a little bit,” said Wood, who signed the lease in February.

Wood and his wife Deborah are in the processing of starting the Carmel Apprentice Theatre.

Wood is friends with John and June Clair of the Carmel Theatre Company.

“They lost their space (Studio 15) after their December show and were looking at a place to put on a May show,” Wood said.

The CTC will present “Side by Side by Sondheim” May 4 to 13.

There are 150 theater seats in the location, which Wood has named The Cat. While Wood is using lower case letters in Cat, it also will serve as an acronym of sorts for

The Cat summer interns, Ball State theater department students Emma Rund and Tristan Zavaleta, take a turn at painting. (Submitted photo)

Carmel Apprentice Theatre.

Wood said The Cat can be used by other theater companies, musical recitals, show rehearsals, business meetings and private events.

The name Apprentice was chosen specifically, Wood said.

“We want people to get involved who have never acted before or are trying to do it,” Wood said. For more, contact Wood at Woodwillie@aol.com. To read the full version of this story, visit currentnightandday. com.

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In 1089 A.D, Leopold II, the Margrave of Austria, donated a castle overlooking the Danube River to the Benedictine monks for use as an abbey. The Melk Abbey, named after the nearby town, became a well-known center of learning during the Middle Ages, producing important manuscripts in its scriptorium. In the 18th century, an imposing new abbey was built on the site to replace the original building that had been damaged by fire. The new abbey included a twin-tower Baroque church adorned inside with frescoes and gold leaf. In 1925, the abbey sold its two-volume Gutenberg Bible and used the proceeds to help finance a massive restoration, which was completed in 1996.

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Its most unusual item is a wooden coffin with a trap door that could be opened by a lever when the coffin was placed inside the grave opening. The reusable coffin was invented to accommodate a 1784 decree by Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II. He ordered that bodies must be interred without clothes in linen bags to save wood and hasten decomposition. Under the decree, coffins could be used only for transporting the body to the cemetery. Joseph’s decree was so unpopular that it was never implemented. False but persistent claims that the body of Mozart, who died in Vienna in 1791, was placed in a reusable coffin are reflected in the movie “Amadeus.”

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Victim Notification Advocate – Prevail, Inc. Location: Noblesville, IN Type: Full Time Organization: Prevail, Inc. Description: Prevail, Inc. provides crisis intervention and restorative support services for adult, adolescent and child survivors of crime and abuse to residents of Hamilton and surrounding counties. Prevail is seeking a full-time victim notification advocate.

Responsibilities include prevention and intervention services for all victims of crime and educating victims about the criminal justice system and their personal case information.

Duties: Provide information and referrals to participating victims as well as verifying/obtaining updated victim contact information for the Victim Notification database.

Provide continued assistance to victims by providing crime victim court advocacy services, assistance with filing Violent Crime Compensation forms, Victim Impact Statements, making appropriate referrals to community resources and updating victims on court related activities and case dispositions.

Coordinate response to victims to offer supportive services in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies which includes receiving, reviewing and contacting victims after receipt of police report.

Work in conjunction with staff to provide intervention and follow-up services to clients as needed, which may include (but are not limited to): intake assessment, community referrals and resources, court advocacy, assistance in filing protective orders, completing safety and action plans, and inter/intra-agency networking and advocacy on behalf of the victim.

Serve as a reference guide for the community in the areas of victim resources and violence prevention, by direct referrals for clients, and through public presentations and participation in community organizations.

Complete 24-hour on-call crisis line shifts and providing backup service to the child advocacy centers as scheduled and approved by the Adult Advocacy Supervisor.

Collaborate with Prevail staff, other agencies, groups, organizations, and individuals to identify and develop prevention/intervention services for victims of crime and other populations within the community, as needed.

Qualifications: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field; or a combination of experience, education and/or training.

Submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Michelle Moen – mmoen@prevailinc.com

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