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Two women shepherd church’s flock

By Amanda Foust • news@currentincarmel.com

Carmel’s Orchard Park Presbyterian Church is being led by two female pastors — a first for Carmel churches. religion Pastor Shelly Wood and Interim Associate Pastor Kim Olson are the two women in leadership.

Olson was brought to Orchard Park to temporarily fill a position as a result of a church transitional period, but she has been in ministry for 21 years.

During those first years in seminary, she discovered quickly that many of the women were in seminary for their second career. She was proudly a part of the first wave of women who had ministry as their first career.

What made her entry into ministry difficult was the lack of mentors and the concern of family support.

“While I was in graduate school, I met my first female pastor,” Olson said. “I thought, Wow! These are women, and they are going to be pastors!”

Olson felt concern over what her family would say because not all denominations allow female pastors.

“In high school I had an inkling I was going to be a pastor, but I asked my mom if that was OK,” she said. “She said she didn’t know any, so I thought it wasn’t.”

Wood describes her 13-year journey in ministry in a similar way to Olson. Growing up, Wood remembers all her ministers being men.

She said, “It took me a long time to see myself in a role other than a gender-bias role teaching Sunday school or in the kitchen.”

As a previous pastor of a mid-size church in Iowa, Wood soon felt the need to begin a new chapter.

“My children were at junior high age, and I didn’t want to move them during high school,” she said. “I wanted to get that done before the journey of adolescence. I started to look for a new call two years ago.”

She was looking for a congregation like Orchard Park to be the perfect fit. And Wood and Olson also claim to be the perfect fit. They both agree they are a strong team.

“Kim is really good at saying, ‘Let’s reexamine,’ and I’m really good at saying, ‘What’s at the finish line?’”

Wood said.

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DISPATCHES Correction – Township board candidate Richard Leirer’s name was misspelled in an article in the March 18 edition of Current in Carmel.

Republican Candidate Forum – Carmel Clay Republican Club presents the 2014 Republican Candidate Forum at 6:30 p.m. April 22 at Central Christian Church, 1242 W. 136th St. The forum will feature candidates from House of Representative 5th District, State Representative District 39, and contested county and township offices. RSVP at www.claygop.org.

Shelly Wood, above, and Kim Olson, right, lead the congregation as pastors of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church in Carmel.

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Olson agrees that they balance each other in more ways than one.

In addition to balance, having family at home and a full-time job is a balancing act.

“Having family participate in the life of the congregation is important,” Olson said. “Many times balance is a struggle, and sometimes it’s not pretty where you don’t feel you are doing well at work or at home.”

Wood agreed and has learned the trick to a balancing act is understanding it is truly just an act.

She believes in stripping away the guilt and offering yourself grace while finding the balance.

Both Olson and Wood understand that although women in church leadership is not yet common, love for God and the Presbyterian Church is what’s most important. Olson knows they have both been called to these positions and share a passion for people, building up discipleship, and community outreach.

Wood said, “We both love the Presbyterian Church.

We both have the same desire for the Presbyterian Church to be alive and well in the 21st century.”

Constitutional Patriots primary forum – This opportunity to hear from candidates prior to the May 6 primary will feature Judge Brian Poindexter, Judge William Hughes, Fred Glynn for Hamilton County Council and Crystal LaMotte for State Senate District 31. The forum will be at 7 p.m. April 8 at Central Christian Church, 1242 W. 136th Street in Carmel.

Recognize WWII heroes - On April 5, Indy Honor Flight will take 70 Hoosier veterans on a oneday trip to Washington D.C. to visit the National WWII Memorial that stands in their honor. One of the highlights of this trip is the “Operation Homecoming” celebration that takes place as the veterans return to Indianapolis at 8:30 p.m.

Civic Plaza at the airport is where one may and show gratitude and support by waving flags, cheering and welcoming home these heroes who literally saved the world. For more information visit www.indyhonorflight.org.

Day of Caring volunteers needed – United Way of Central Indiana is seeking volunteers for its annual Day of Caring being held April 11 and 12. Registration is open to any interested individuals or groups. Day of Caring connects people with volunteer experiences throughout Central Indiana. Volunteers work on projects that take just a few hours to complete.

For more information visit www.uwci.org/ dayofcaring.

CHS student newspaper wins award – HiLite newspaper, the student publication of Carmel High School, has earned a Gold Crown, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Convention’s highest award. The HiLite was one of only 14 hybrid publications (those that use both print and web components) to earn a Gold Crown.

Duke Energy worker dies

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A Duke Energy employee died March 25 following an accident at a Carmel substation near the intersection of 141st Street and Towne Road. By the time Carmel emergency responders arrived on the scene, Michael Davis, 59, was in cardiac arrest. Emergency medical technicians with the Carmel Fire Department transported Davis to Mug St.Vincent Hospital at 86th Street in Indianapolis, but he was pronounced dead later that evening. Davis had been with Duke Energy for 37 years, where he was a substation maintenance supervisor, according to his family. For the latest on this story visit www.currentincarmel.com.

The national honor society students and educators involved in manning the phones during the Carmel Education Foundation’s annual telethon managed to raise $36,653. They surpassed their goal of $25,000 and set a new all-time fundraising record for the telethon. The money will go to fund classroom grants that will be announced in the fall. And because of the success of the Foundation’s Ghosts and Goblins run last fall, spring classroom grants will be announced at the next school board meeting on April 28. To read more about this visit www.currentincarmel.com.

Ukrainian-American Alex Morozov, a Carmel resident, said that what Russian President Vladimir Putin is doing in Ukraine is very similar to what Hitler did in Nazi Germany beginning in 1934. And Putin has admitted that he is interested in taking over Ukraine for one purpose: to bring back the Soviet Union. The people of Ukraine don’t want to be Morozov a part of Russia. They want to be independent. Putin has sent more than 25,000 un-uniformed troops into Ukraine, all carrying high-tech weapons. Morozov’s biggest concern right now is that Putin will not stop here. To read more about Morozov’s take on the situation visit www.currentincarmel.com.

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do it for us.’ We have zoning and we need to be following our zoning as close as we can because we’ve planned for our entire infrastructure based Shelbourne Estates residents are voicing on that. It could make things difficult for us. We their concerns about a proposed neighboring don’t have the money to go back and subdivision which government they claim will redo all of these things.”

Councilor Kevin “Woody” Rider said he overcrowd their doesn’t think there should be any probsection of west Carmel. lems with infrastructure. He sits on the The neighbors said they are worried plan commission as the council’s reprethe density of the new Ashmoor neighsentative and he said they went over all borhood could put strains on the area of the needs for the area and he believes infrastructure and alter the character of Thompson they have already been accounted for. the spacious, quiet part of town.

Rider said that opponents’ suggestion of elimiBut developer Corby Thompson is defending nating two or three lots might change the aesthe project, pointing out the plan commission’s thetics but won’t make any difference in terms unanimous approval. He said the criticisms of infrastructure. are unfair because homes have already been Drainage a concern for area eliminated from the original design to ease any Shelbourne Estates neighbors complain that density concerns. stormwater drainage is already a major problem But city council members couldn’t reach a in the area and that these additional homes only consensus at last week’s Land Use, Annexation will exacerbate the issue. The developer counand Economic Development Committee, prompttered that they already planned for two storming a special session of the committee to try to water inlets on the eastside of Shelbourne Road resolve the issue before the next city council that would not have been required by ordinance. meeting on April 21. The special committee meetThompson said this neighborhood will have a ing doesn’t have a date. different feel from Shelbourne Estates, which he The proposed development would be at the said appeals to baby boomers. Ashmoor would southwest corner of 131st Street and Shelbourne be targeted to successful professionals in their Road. Thompson, the owner of Boomerang Deearly 30s who are looking to buy their first velopment, is developing the land with Ryland homes and don’t want huge yards. The big apHomes as the builder. peal, he said, is a giant shared green space the Density up for debate size of three football fields that sits in the center The current design plans call for 52 lots - a decrease from 59 lots originally proposed - which of the neighborhood. He said the 13 acres of open space far exceeds the 6 acres he would have results in a home density of 1.33 homes per been required to set aside by ordinance. acre. Thomspon said he thinks that density is Maintaining the status quo appropriate.

Thompson said the homes are expected to sell “This project has a space where you can kick for about $600,000, and he points out homes in a soccer ball as hard as you want and you won’t Shelbourne Estates average about $500,000. hit anyone’s house,” he said.

One Shelbourne resident, Jeff Street, said he’s Yet there is a debate about whether skeptical. He said he’s looked at the floor plans this density is in line with the surrounding and they look similar to homes that have sold for neighborhoods. about $300,000 in other neighborhoods, so he The developer’s lawyer presented a chart at thinks the neighborhood will end up being a traitthe March 3 city council meeting that showed home development where all the homes look alike. nearby neighborhoods with a similar density.

“You get a cookie-cutter neighborhood all It pointed to Shelbourne Park (1.45 homes per around and the character of the neighborhood is acre), Aberdeen Bend (1.36), Wexley Chase (1.33), diminished,” he said. and Claiborne Estate (1.30). But critics claim their Thompson said his company’s internal policy is chart is slanted to their side. Opponents said the already anti-monotony and thinks that shouldn’t density should be more in line with Shelbourne be a concern.

Estates, which is about one home per acre, or Street said he waited two years to move into similar subdivisions to the south. his subdivision because he likes the larger lot “I think they made a mistake in the chart of sizes, the custom homes and the semi-private, overall density of like-minded projects, really quiet atmosphere. He said he’d be disappointed cherry picking the data, and that’s very trouif the neighborhood character changes with an bling,” said Councilor Rick Sharp. adjacent development.

Even after decreasing the number of homes, “I think sometimes that our leadership many councilor Carol Schleif said it could cause probtimes thinks of those that might come to Carmel lems for the area and set a dangerous precedent. in the future and they lose track of those of us “It’s just too dense,” Schleif said. “We’re hearwho have been here for the long haul,” he said. ing from developers that one person will get a “Many of us moved here for a certain neighborcertain density and the next developer will see hood life and we don’t want to see that go away.” that and say, ‘You did it for them. You need to

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CHS to begin offering online … gym?

By Pete Smith • pete@youarecurrent.com

ancient Greeks.

“I always thought it was about development of the mind and body,” Koeppen said in regard to Carmel High School is partnering with Indiana the philosophy of education.

Online Academy to begin offering free classes to John Pesavento, a retired CHS edustudents interested education in summer school. cator who ran the physical education department for more than 30 years, was But the option to also skeptical of the concept of online take a physical education class online gym class at first, but said he saw admay turn some heads. vantages, too.

The way the program works is that “When I was a department head, the students are expected to participate in superintendent and principal required at least three hours of aerobic activEshleman all PE classes to have book work and ity during the seven-week course. And exams,” he said, noting that those components that’s in addition to online coursework and a could be done easily online. final exam that would be supervised at the high He also noted that the classes could enschool by a CHS teacher. courage students to exercise more with their Indiana Online Academy has been offering PE I and PE II classes that conform to state stan- parents.

“It’s a pretty good idea,” he said. dards since 2005.

The option would be a boon to Carmel schools “It’s our most popular course,” said academy because the courses come at no cost; the state principal Ronda Eshleman, who also is a former reimburses the district the $200 per student per CHS assistant principal. class fee, said Asst. Supt. Amy Dudley.

“People think, ‘How do you do PE online?’” EsAnd any student can participate - even the 2 hleman said, noting that she thinks it may even percent of CHS students who don’t have highbe superior to traditional gym classes. “If you’re speed internet at home – because the high playing badminton twice a week in a traditional school makes a computer lab and its library setting, most of the kids are standing on the available during the summer. sideline.”

This is Carmel schools’ first year partnering She notes that online PE also gives students with Indiana Online Academy, although many of the ability to work out on their time while keepthe large metropolitan school districts currently ing wellness logs of their activities, setting utilize its services. It had 14,000 enrollments durfitness goals and learning about muscle groups ing the summer of 2013. and the importance of fitness.

Indiana Online Academy was originally part of And she said that students who were surthe nine nonprofit state-wide education service veyed after taking the classes had good things centers that were spun off from the Indiana Deto say about them. partment of Education about two decades ago, “I think they like it because they can do the Eshleman said. subjects they enjoy,” Eshleman said. “Kids just The academy is self-supporting. For more inenjoy that flexibility.” formation visit www.indianaonlineacademy.org But longtime educators are hesitant to just accept this as a sign of the times.

Chuck Koeppen taught physical education at Popular online fitness activities Carmel schools for 37 years, and he said his ini• Jogging tial reaction was that this wouldn’t be the best • Swimming idea.

• Biking “I know kids too well,” he said. “Most kids • Team/individual sporting practices wouldn’t get enough education or physical activNote: There also are more varied activities like horseback riding, baling hay, yard work, ity on their own.”

Wii Fit, walking and water skiing, etc.

He said this could also lead to the abandonment of an educational ideal that dates to the

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Ellie Avagian, left, and Kylie Kuchik were chosen to represent the science classes of Clay Middle School.

The students in the science classes raised more than $4,000 for relief efforts related to Hurricane Sandy, which devastated parts of the east coast in 2012.

To read more about their efforts visit www.currentincarmel.com. (Staff photo)

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Smoky Row Elementary School students shake school board members’ hands after being recognized for winning the state Math Bowl. (Staff photo)

School Board recap

Compiled by Pete Smith

What happened: Jan. 5 could become a school day in the future.

Abigayle McKinley Hensley

What it means: The day had traditionally been a day off for students and was utilized as a teacher development day. But to give the district more scheduling freedom in the future to account for snow days, the teacher development day could be moved to May 25.

What’s next: It will be voted on at the next board meeting at 2:30 p.m. April 16.

What happened: District lawyer Hud Pfeiffer updated the board on teachers’ contract negotiations.

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What it means: Appeals for the 2013-14 have been exhausted and the district’s last-best-offer has been implemented. The 2012-13 contract has been appealed to courts in Marion County after the Carmel Clay Education Association determined it was unsatisfied with decisions by a state-appointed fact-finder and the Indiana Education Relations Board.

What’s next: The 2012-13 case could be heard in Marion County courts as soon as Aug. 6.

What happened: Supt. Nicholas Wahl gave a legislative update.

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What it means: The district was pleased that it will likely not loose revenue due to the potential for cuts to the business personal property tax. Changes to the circuit breaker law will have little effect on the district but will positively benefit Westfield Schools. And the district had already implemented Common Core standards, but will now await word from the state on new standards now that the legislature has rejected Common Core.

What’s next: No further action needed.

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What it means: CHS sophomores Molly Frank and Alexis Russell represented the group of students who sell baked goods they make in the classroom to raise money for assorted local charities. They also bring baked good to various charity functions.

What’s next: Learn more about the students’ work at www.teensbakingadifference.org.

Other news: The school board recognized Smoky Row Elementary students Allison Caffrey, Briana Chen, Daniel Li, Jack Liu, Andrew Perfetti, William Plumb, Saimadhav Pothireddy, Andrew Sanchez, Shrithan Sandadi, Felicia Sanders, Zeeshan Syed and Nathan Zhang for winning the state Math Bowl.

Cathedral High School raises nearly half a million dollars for tuition assistance at annual gala ShamrAuction 2014 sets new fundraising records for school INDIANAPOLIS—March 12, 2014—Nicole Beasley, vice president for advancement at Cathedral High School, announces that the school’s annual fundraising gala, ShamrAuction, has raised $465,000 for tuition assistance and other vital student services. “This year’s effort set new records for attendance, sponsorship, donations, and dollars raised,” says Beasley. “We are humbled and blessed by the generosity of our Cathedral community.”

“ShamrAuction is one of the oldest and biggest fundraising galas of its kind in the Midwest,” says Monica Pollom, Cathedral’s new director of events and corporate relations, “so the bar was set pretty high for success of this year’s event.” Tickets sold out several weeks prior to the February 22 event, marking a new attendance record of 820 in the event’s 37-year history. Sponsorships, too, reached a high-water mark in 2014 with 40 companies and individuals supporting tuition assistance through the ShamrAuction. “We are so pleased to have exceeded our fundraising goals by $30,000,” says Pollom. “Diversity is one of the core values here at Cathedral and supporting tuition assistance programs are one of the main ways the school maintains its geographic, religious, academic, economic, and racial diversity.” Cathedral High School currently draws students from more than 100 feeder schools and eight counties in central Indiana.

The ShamrAuction depends heavily on parents, volunteers, and committees to create an event of this magnitude. “We have 360 volunteers involved,” says Mary Myers, assistant director of events and volunteer coordinator, “including committee members, parents, alumni, current faculty, administration, and staff along with the 210 Cathedral students who help make this night possible. Without them, the ShamrAuction wouldn’t exist.” This year’s co-chairs were Theresa Rhodes and Walter Niemczura both local business leaders and current Cathedral parents. Father Glenn O’Connor, pastor of St. Susanna Catholic Church, Tom Zupancic, Cathedral class of 1973, and Janelle Christie, Indianapolis Colts, served as the evening’s emcees and auctioneers.

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Carmel schools plan to begin purchasing all supplies for elementary students

By Pete Smith • pete@youarecurrent.com If you’re a retailer looking to make some summer sales, you might want to skip the back-toschool sale and start cozying education up to the Carmel Clay Schools administrators.

That’s because the school district plans to charge parents a $40 fee to provide elementary school students with all the supplies they need.

“This is a great opportunity to provide savings for our families,” said schools spokeswoman Tricia Reynolds.

The district said in a statement that by purchasing supplies in bulk, it can obtain about a 20 percent price reduction off the standard retail prices.

The schools notified parents of the plan last week via email. It isn’t supposed to go into effect until the 2014-15 school year, but Reynolds said the concept had been tested out in kindergarten classrooms. And she noted that teachers will still have the autonomy to select supplies that are appropriate and necessary for each classroom.

The $40 fee will be added on to each student’s textbook rental and supplies billing.

Supplies to be managed by the district include: • supplies like notebooks, pencils, scissors, markers and crayons • notebooks and planners sold at the school

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The program could soon be expanded to the district’s three middle schools, but that won’t happen before the next school year, the district said in a statement.

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Carmel High School senior Yushi Homma had the honor of becoming one of 40 finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search, the most distinguished pre-college science education competition in the nation.

To enter the search students must complete their own original scientific research over the course of a year. Of all the applicants to the search, about 300 students are selected by an independent committee to be recognized each year. And from the 300 students, 40 are picked to travel to Washington D.C. to undergo final judging and compete for $630,000 in awards.

“I heard of a student the year above me who was an Intel semi-finalist and I heard of his success, so I wanted to try,” Homma said. “I was doing research already, so I thought, ‘Why not?’”

Homma’s project focused on polynomials whose coefficients are random variables. The variables take on certain values at different probabilities, and he studied the correlation of functions between real zeroes of systems of these polynomials.

“This is an open problem that a professor from IUPUI brought to my attention,” Homma said. “The research itself took a little less than two years.”

But eventually all the hard work paid off when he was selected to be among the finalists and travel to Washington D.C. The trip also provided

Carmel High School senior Yushi Homma was a finalist in the national Intel Science Talent Search for his original research into polynomials and their coefficients. (Submitted photo)

life-long memories and a chance to build new meaningful friendships.

“The best thing that the competition in D.C. offered was meeting the other 39 finalists,” Homma said. “All these students had really high passions for science and mathematics. We struggled together through the judging interviews and ended up being really good friends.”

The treatment Homma received was luxurious and memorable. He not only had an all-expensespaid trip to the capitol, but he was able to meet President Barack Obama, two U.S. Senators and Congresswoman Susan Brooks.

“Intel really wants to promote science and mathematics for young people so this is how they reward students who have excelled, so young people can see that it does pay off,” Homma said.

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When U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks took over the seat of longtime Republican congressman Dan Burton, who had served 30 years in that office, she had to stand out in a government crowded field. Brooks, who represents Indiana’s 5th Congressional District, defeated Scott Reske with 58 percent of the vote in 2012.

This year, she appears to have a challenge from an upstart candidate who enjoys Tea Party support and another who lives outside the district.

The 5th District contains the northern portion of Marion County and all of Indianapolis’s northern suburbs, and it stretches as far north as the city of Marion, Ind. THE INCUMBENT Susan Brooks – Brooks said she is most proud of helping constituents resolve 76 percent of the issues they have brought to her office and the passage of the SKILLS Act in Congress in March of 2013. The bill would help to alleviate the current skills gap in our workforce by Brooks modernizing federal job-training programs and removing roadblocks that prevent job-seekers from receiving the in-demand training needed for many modern careers.

Brooks said her main goals over the next year are to pass legislation that repeals and replaces Obamacare with patient-centered reforms, and pass legislation that creates an environment for economic growth, business investment and job creation.

She said those are in-line with Republican goals to cut wasteful government spending, pay down the national debt, simplify the tax code, secure the border, confront terrorist threats and restore the balance of power created by the country’s founders by assuring the executive branch respects and abides by the laws Congress passes.

But she said she sees this primary as a chance for voters to choose who will best take on Obamacare and improve job prospects and

job security in Indiana.

THE CHALLENGERS David Stockdale – David Stockdale said he decided to run for Congress because young folks like him, Tea Party folks and Libertarian-leaning Republicans have become frustrated with the old guard in the party.

Stockdale said he would represent the constitution and his constituents – not just the party. He said the country is at a turning point because many people see no difference between Republicans and Stockdale Democrats.

The three central issues he sees being at stake in this primary are selecting a candidate who represents constituents and the constitution, someone who will work for smaller government and less spending and someone who will work to uphold the Bill of Rights and not allow the NSA to continue infringing on citizens’ rights.

In regard to the economy, he said he would support the Fair Tax as a means of tax reform, and that there’s a need for entitlement reform, regulatory reform and transferring authority back to the states.

Stockdale said he would ask voters to realize that even though he hasn’t held elected office before, he meets the constitutional requirements to run for Congress.

He said he thinks that the best candidates often are the ones who have successfully run their own business and that this election will provide a chance to stop the growth of government.

Mike Campbell – Current in Carmel made numerous attempts to solicit answers from Campbell, but received none by press time.

Campbell does not reside within the boundaries of the 5th District and maintains a home in Cambridge City, Ind., in the eastern portion of central Indiana. Curent is not aware of a campaign website, campaign manager or even a fundraiser for the candidate.

Questions for Campbell can be directed to campbellforcongress2014@hotmail.com.

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Two years ago, U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks took over the seat of longtime Republican congressman Dan Burton, who had served 30 years in that office. This year, three government Democratic candidates are vying for a chance to try and flip the seat across the political aisle.

Brooks, who represents Indiana’s 5th Congressional District, defeated Scott Reske with 58 percent of the vote in 2012. If she wins her Republican primary, she will face one of three Democratic opponents, which includes an engineer, an educator and a veteran. The primary date is May 6. None of the Democratic applicants have previously held elected office.

Allen Ray Davidson Throughout his career as an engineer, Allen Ray Davidson said he’s made it his mission to reduce waste and increase efficiency in government.

The 45-year-old Fishers resident said he has the technical skills necessary to fix the problems in government.

He points to his experience as a pavement design engineer Davidson for the Indiana Department of Transportation.

“I have served the state of Indiana well in my career, to the benefit of all Hoosiers,” Davidson said. “However, I feel that my skills can be better utilized in Washington D.C., for the benefit of all Americans.”

Davidson said he’s also familiar with environmental law due to his work with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

Davidson has a daughter, 9-year-old Tanisha, and a son, 4-year-old Ruhan. He has a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Texas Tech University.

Shawn Denney Some politicians talk about the tough economy, but Shawn Denney said he’s seen it firsthand.

The 41-year-old Lawrence Township resident said he had a stable, well-paying job in the insurance and investments industry, but, “in the blink

of an eye I found myself on the unemployment line.”

“Like me, many people have to find other job opportunities, learn new trades and develop second careers,” he said. “I want to be that voice in Washington that speaks up and advocates for America’s middle and working class.”

That year, Denney took on a Denney new role as educator, teaching young minds about U.S. and world history. He said that gives him insight into what’s good and bad about the state’s education system, one of his top focuses if he is elected.

Denney has three children, Perrin, 15, Charles Kalvin, seven, and Liam, 18 months. He is engaged to Amber Stearns. He holds a master’s degree from the University of Indianapolis.

David Ford The youngest of the three potential candidates, David Ford doesn’t turn 30 until the day before the general election. But Ford said that doesn’t mean he’s inexperienced.

He has served eight years in the U.S. Air Force, including stays at Fort Carson in Colorado and Osan Air Base in South Korea. Since he was honorably discharged in September 2013, he said he’s been focused on his political career.

Ford said he’s concerned about the lawmakers representing Indiana. He notes that the number of members of Congress who have served in the armed forces is at an alltime low. He believes elected officials should see their job as a selfless duty, not a perk.

“Washington politicians are out of touch. They are so busy high-fiving each other and patting each other on the Ford back that they have forgotten that they serve at the pleasure of the people,” he said. “Too often, they return to their districts only to fundraise so they can go back to Washington. They believe that the people serve the establishment.”

Ford lives in Westfield with his wife, Marcella, and their 6-month-old son Ethan.

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The Foolery to reopen its doors on Main Street

By Pete Smith • pete@youarecurrent.com Carmel’s comic book fans are sure to remember The Foolery, a Main Street mainstay for Carmel kids looking for diversion or a place to trade baseball cards in the ’90s. coming soon Owner Bob Williams first opened the store in 1988 and ran it for eight years, before deciding to sell the business in 1996. The Foolery changed hands several times before it closed its doors for good.

The former space is now occupied by The Olive Mill, a small batch and artisanal olive oil and balsamic vinegar store.

But Williams recently attended Comic Con in Indianapolis this year and the throngs of people showed him that his passion still had a large following.

“I went as an observer,” he said. “I was just blown away by the sheer size. It was insane.”

So now he has plans to rebuild, starting over at a storefront at 25 W. Main St. nestled between The Christian Science Reading Room and the Old Town Tavern.

The Foolery has plans for a soft opening on April 4, but Williams is planning a grand reopening on April 29 to coincide with the release of the “Amazing Spider Man 2.” He said the release of lots of super hero movies in recent years have really renewed interest in comic books.

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The Carmel Symphony Orchestra League Annual Spring Luncheon will be held at Ritz Charles on April 8, and proceeds fundraiser from the event will benefit Carmel Symphony Orchestra Educational Programs such as the recent Family Fun Day. The luncheon is the league’s largest fundraising event of the year.

The event will kick off with a social hour at 11 a.m., and pianist Jerri Williamson will play during the lunch hour while guests dine on hot chicken salad, lemon broccoli, garden salad and a variety of three desserts served in mini glasses. Local favorite Tom Wright of The Wright Brothers band also will perform.

Raffle tickets also will be sold at the event for a chance to win beautifully themed gift baskets, other high-end items and assorted gift cards.

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra League is made up of 55 volunteers who plan fundraising events for the Carmel Symphony Orchestra such as a brunch in October to kick off the concert season as well as providing plaques and prize money for the Young Artist Competition. The league also provides refreshments for the members of the orchestra.

The community may not be aware of the fact that many of the symphony’s musicians play on a voluntary basis. According to league President

Dispatches Democratic women fundraiser – The Hamilton County Democratic Women will host the second annual Susan B. Anthony Dinner, a fundraiser to benefit Democratic candidates in Indiana and a celebration of women in politics. The dinner will be held at 6 p.m. May 1 at the Mansion at Oak Hill.

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Girl Scout troops donate blankets – Carmel Girl Scout Troops 831 and 1403 donated 29 homemade fleece blankets to Project Linus. Project Linus is a national nonprofit organization that provides homemade blankets to children. It is named after the Peanuts comic strip character known for always carrying his security blanket. There are almost 400 local chapters in all 50 states.

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra League Annual Spring Luncheon will feature a chance to win themed gift baskets. (Submitted photo)

Barbara Crawford, “There are some who are paid and some who are totally volunteer, and they come from all over - some of them even come from Bloomington. They are just very dedicated people and some of them have been in the orchestra for many years.”

Several members of the symphony’s staff also will be in attendance, including Alan Davis, the symphony’s president and CEO. The cost for the luncheon is $40 per person and reservations are required. Tickets can be obtained by calling Barbara Crawford at 844-9294.

VBS registration now open – Registration is under way for Weird Animals Vacation Bible School at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church at 126th Street and Gray Road. Meeting from 9 a.m. to noon June 9 to June 13, the program is open to kids from age four to current fourth-graders.

Cost is $25 per child prior to May 18 and $30 after May 18. Register online at www.stmarkscarmel.org/vbs.

Fine Arts Academy day camp – Carmel Lutheran Church presents its summer Fine Arts Academy, open to all youth who have completed kindergarten through eighth grade. This year’s theme is gospel gear, designed to help you discover what a well-dressed Christian displays. Gospel gear meets from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 23 to 27. For more information visit www.carmellutheran.org.

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“As we express our gratitude, we must never In gratitude and along with his three siblings, forget that the highest appreciation is not to Courtney Cooley, Brittany Smith and J.D. utter words, VOlunteerism but to live by Smith, the Smith team will hold their third annual 5K Family Fun Run for them.”

Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. So Former U.S. President John F. Kennedy far, he has been able to raise more than spoke those words, and Jesse Smith is $10,000 for the facility. living them. A Carmel High School senior, Jesse said, “Handing over a check is Jesse has been recognized by St.Vincent awesome, but raising awareness for the Sports Performance as its Spirit of Sport Smith hospital is just as important. I take a lot Award Honoree. of pride in this event and appreciate all of the When speaking to Jesse, many of you would adults who helped me when I needed it. I know immediately recognize him as a voice for Carmel this money will help make a difference in so Greyhound athletics. Literally. many kid’s lives.”

Serving as a play-by-play announcer on WHJEStarting at 8:30 a.m. April 12 on the campus FM for varsity football and basketball, Jesse has of Butler, hundreds will show up to support the proven himself a competent and talented broadhospital. If you want to join in, contact Courtney caster. As an athlete himself, he qualified for Cooley at 460-7781 or by emailing familyfunrun@ state as a discus thrower on the CHS track and yahoo.com. field team and will follow both of those pursuits And while Jesse can now hear the words spoas a freshman next year at Butler University.

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Andrew Thomas “Andy” Shiel, 2, of Carmel, died March 22, 2014. Andy was born June 20, 2011, in Indianapolis. He is survived by his mother, Bethany J. Canull Shiel and stepfather, Matthew Haughton-Endicott; grandparents, Carole J. Canull, Thomas R. Canull, Gail H. Shiel and Richard L. and Lori L. Smith; half-brother, Ethan I. Lessig and several aunts and uncles. Andy was preceded in death by his father, James Andrew Shiel and grandfather, Andy K. Shiel. Andy’s family is grateful for the wonderful services and care provided them by the Carmel Fire Department and the staff at Riley Hospital for Children Burn Unit. A Mass of Christian burial for James and Andy was conducted March 25 at St. Luke Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Riley Hospital Burn Unit.

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On March 19 “The Scene,” the young professionals group of the Performing Arts, hosted a culturally themed pre-event party to coincide with the explosive Japanese touring show, TAO: Phoenix Rising. Since TAO tours the United States only once every two years, experiencing the show at the Palladium was a welcome and jaw-dropping experience.

Prior to taking the stage, TAO performers live at a training base in a national park at Kyushu’s Kuji Plateau in southern Japan.

The team of 13 men and 7 women train in the mountains, running 12.5 miles daily, followed by breakfast, then 200 push-ups, 200 sit-ups and 200 squats plus martial arts training. Exercise is followed by 10 hours of drum and choreography practice. This schedule continues for three years or until they are considered ready to go on stage.

The resulting show is an amazing blend of athleticism and musical artistry. At various points in the show, the musicians perform group flips where no one touches the ground. For a few moments, they appear to be flying.

Dominating the stage during the performance are the Taiko drums, each weighing about 900 pounds and 15 feet in diameter.

“You could buy a house for the price of each one,” said Emma Sato, TAO’s international manager.

Kumiko “Kay” Brunson, owner of Pioneer Realty in Carmel, helped organize the cultural aspect of the pre-event party. With stations of ceremonial tea tasting, sake tasting, calligraphy and origami demonstrations, the event reflected the Japanese culture of the TAO performers.

Kazuki Taichi, principal of the Japanese Language School, greeted guests while wearing a traditional happy coat with the words, “Carmel, Ind.” and “Kawachinagano, Osaka” - Carmel’s sister city - printed in Japanese on the lapels.

Ashley Ulbricht, the event chair, was responsible for organizing the pre-event party. Also attending and contributing were John Henne of the Leadership Council and Stephanie Decker and Ann O’Brien, staff liaisons of the Center for the Performing Arts.

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“The Scene” pre-event party in The Founders Room at the Palladium prior to a performance of TAO: Phoenix Rising on March 19. (Photos by Tonya Burton) From left, Ai and Chikako Kawamata, Kumiko “Kay” Brunson of Pioneer Realty in Carmel and Takako Ogowa presented a traditional tea ceremony at the Palladium March 19 prior to a performance of TAO: Phoenix Rising.

Sake servers Kristina Jordanovic and Justine Turner, with RNDC Distributing, helped make the pre-event party a success.

At center, Kazuyuki Taichi, the principal of the Japanese Language School, with caligraphers Yumi Minami, at left, and Yukiko Kikuchi, at right. Taichi was wearing a traditional “happy coat” with the name of Carmel, Ind., written in Japanese on the left lapel and the name of Carmel’s sister city, Kawachinagano City, Osaka, Japan, on the right lapel.

Members of Tao get aerial in unison during their performance at the Palladium on March 19.

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By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Waving a flag for the Democratic Party can be a lonely endeavor in the heavily Republican hotbed of Hamilton County.

Jim Blessing, a longtime Carmel democratic activist, compares it to rooting for the Chicago Cubs, who haven’t covEr story won a World Series since 1908.

(Indeed, Blessing roots for both teams, and so he definitely understands heartbreak.)

Cubs fans and Carmel Democrats hold out hope again and again that this time things will be different. Just a little luck is needed.

Meanwhile, supporters envy the nearby St. Louis Cardinals – or in Carmel’s case, the Marion County Democratic Party. They compete every year in once and a while they take home the top prize – something these underdogs keep dreaming about.

‘An endangered species’ Yes, many people might not believe it but there are Democrats in Hamilton County. And they are excited and enthusiastic about their chances in the next election, mostly the result of Carmel’s possibly changing demographics.

These Carmel Democrats are making it their goal to introduce themselves to the public, to let people know they aren’t that different from anybody else.

“Yeah, they don’t have three heads and two arms and that sort of thing,” joked Mike Claytor, a Carmel resident and Democratic candidate for state auditor. “But we are an endangered species.”

Democrats have not historically performed well in the county. In Carmel, a Democrat hasn’t Claytor held local office since the 1950s. And Hamilton County hasn’t voted for a Democrat for president since 1912. Woodrow Wilson received a plurality of votes but not a majority because the Republican vote was split between Teddy Roosevelt and William Howard Taft.

“It’s a very red county,” said Rosemary Dunkle, president of the Hamilton County Democrats local club chapter. “We have made inroads, but it is just so overwhelmingly Republican that it can be hard to get our candidates elected.”

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The only way to fight the storm is to raise awareness, which can be difficult when you don’t have the same fundraising base as your opponents. That’s why Dunkle suggests a grassroots approach that builds over time.

No need for conversion But seeds might be in place for a shift in allegiances locally.

As Carmel grows in population, the demographics might shift.

J.D. Ford, a 31-year-old Democrat running against State Sen. Mike Delph, said he believes in a dynamic change in the area.

“A good portion of people living in Carmel is young professionals moving into the new apartments and condos,” he said. “And that demographic is growing and they are excited to find out about what the Democratic Party is doing here.”

While the area remains fiscally conservative, Dunkle said she believes there are many people living in Carmel who are starting to agree more with the Democrats, especially on social issues such as gay marriage.

“They might agree with the Democrats on some issues, but they vote Republican because they say, ‘My grandparents were Republicans. My parents are Republicans,’” she said.

Claytor said he thinks Democrats can win over those voters without trying to “convert them” to a new party. Claytor points to President Barack Obama’s win of the Hoosier State in 2008 as proof that Democrats can win over conservative voters if they have the right candidate.

“He didn’t convert those Republicans into becoming Democrats,” he said. “They were interested in him as a candidate.”

And there may be no better proof than Carmel Democrat Glenda Ritz, who beat incumbent Tony Bennett to become the current Indiana superintendent of public instruction.

Ritz said her campaign showed it was possible to make significant voter gains in Hamilton County by building a grassroots organization, and by focusing less on party lines and more on particular issues.

“Policy does matter, and voters have proven that,” she said.

Ritz also thinks education is a winning topic for Democrats, and she said the goals should be to focus on gaining more local control for school decisions, focusing on the need for quality teachers and maintaining respect for educators working in the classrooms.

‘we have midwest values’ Of course, attracting appealing Democratic candidates can be difficult. Often, there isn’t even a Democrat on the ballot in some races, including most Carmel City Council elections and the last

Rosemary Dunkle, president of the Hamilton County Democrats local club chapter, said she thinks her party is poised to make gains among the traditionally Republican-leaning voters in Carmel. “If people just paid attention to issues and not the party, that would make a big difference,” she said. (Staff photo by Niko Anas)

two mayoral races.

David Russ, a local business development manager, said he got tired of going to the polls and never seeing a Democrat on the ballot. It bothered him that the only other choice he had other than State Rep. Jerry Torr, a Republican, was a Socialist Party candidate.

“I decided to run because I don’t believe in supermajorities or unopposed elections,” he said. “I called and asked what I could do and I decided to get involved.”

One of the biggest challenges locally is changing people’s perceptions of the Democrats. Candidates say the Democrats in Hamilton County are different from Democrats in Marion County. With a larger affluent population, issues such as manufacturing unions or welfare programs aren’t as much of a focus. Most Democrats locally described themselves as fiscally conservative, socially liberal and open to bipartisan ideas.

“We live in Indiana, so we have Midwest values. We aren’t as far left as sometimes we are perceived by people,” Dunkle said.

Blessing said he believes the Democrats locally are far less extreme than their counterparts – even if public opinion might say otherwise.

“Well, if people get their main news about Democrats comes from watching Fox News, they would say that all Democrats are socialists and have extreme far-left views. That is obviously a falsehood,” he said. “In reality, it’s the national and state Republicans that have the extreme far-right views. Democrats are the moderate party and don’t require litmus tests. They don’t push people out of the party. The Indiana Democrats would not push a statesman like Richard Lugar out of the party and nominate someone like Richard Mourdock to replace him.”

“Yeah, they don’t have three heads and two arms and that sort of thing.

But we are an endangered species.”

- Mike Claytor, a Carmel resident and Democratic candidate for state auditor.

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FR O M T H E BACKSHOP Why the change in city coverage?

There has been chatter in the community about Current’s heightened coverage of city government in the past six months. The reason for that different coverage is borne of independent research. We were “told” in the respondents’ answers to the research firm to go after city-government news that “makes a difference in our lives.” And so we have.

We brought managing editor Pete Smith and reporter Adam Aasen aboard to work the beat, as is said, and it’s all being done under the bright lights for the public’s best interests.

Some folks look at us cross-eyed over the new emphasis on coverage of where your tax dollars are going, but we will not change course. Is it a firmer stance we’re taking than that which Current showed in days gone by?

It certainly is, and this coverage is what our readers demanded, and it is exactly what they shall receive. No one is on a “witch hunt” here, as recently was said to one of us. We are after transparency and prudent expenditure of taxpayer dollars. If you have something you would like examined with respect to city operations, please e-mail Smith directly at pete@youarecurrent.com.

••• As we closed in on press time, there still was no clarity on why the Community Relations Dept. has hired, at nearly $100,000 annually, a former news reporter to an economicdevelopment communications position. Carmel City Council member Luci Snyder asked some time ago for an explanation, and she and others still are awaiting it.

••• We realize the primary election is more than a month away, but it’s never too soon to research and listen to the many candidates eligible for May 6 polling. Closer to voting day, we’ll provide an election primer, one that will be part of Current on May 3. We don’t like to deliver on Election Day, so you’ll have your paper the Saturday before.

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Please, mama, I give up!

Commentary by Jason Peek

Sloth versus the will to succeed Commentary by Terry Anker

People struggle with the concept of sloth. We enjoy a leisurely weekend on the sofa pretending to “catch-up” on vital recorded sit-coms all-thewhile sleeping soundly as our families cooperate with the fiction. But on Monday morning, we’re off again to confront the daily battles, of the working, first-world human. Yet we witness our progeny, arguably our closest genetic match, and we judge. Yes, we judge with reckless abandon.

How dare they sleep until noon? How dare they eat seemingly endless calories without gaining the telltale weight that befalls those of us who have been blessed by “the good life?”

But, now is their time. The sleep is precipitated by unregulated growth and surging hormones. While quarterly calculus finals amuse us compared to mortgage payments and angry in-laws, the stress of youth in present times is real and measurable. Without regard to our own challenges – often addressed as the two-way walk, uphill to school and back – it is true to

acknowledge that the modern world has delivered “modern” problems to even the youngest amongst our ranks.

But if present day media has anything to say about it, humanity is doomed. The youth in our midst lack both the ability and the desire to carry their own weight. Could it be true? Are we nearing the end of our reign as the dominant species? Yet Roy and Katie Appleget from Burlington, Iowa, lived in a tent at a local campground for months on end accumulating the down-payment for their first home. While many took handouts, these working-class heroes decided to figure it out on their own. Does the will to succeed exceed our thirst for sloth; or is it simply that Roy and Katie have missed the virtue of Ferragamo or the latest iWhatever?

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

Q U O T E O F T H E W E E K Every moment and every event of every man’s life on earth plants something in his soul.

- Thomas Merton

When I first talked to owners about writing for Current in Carmel I said I didn’t just want to write a column that didn’t pack a punch, make you think or make you feel emotion.

I didn’t want to write just about Carmel or weather or everyday minute stuff - but, dang it, I’m a sick and tired of this cold on-again offagain relationship with Mother Nature we’ve been having!

Every time I think I’ll fire up the grill or cast a line into the pond I feel this sharp cold whipping wind down the back of my neck, and my bones start to hurt. Am I getting old already?

I used to stand out in the middle of the woods with a cold beer in my hand watching for wild game to come my way, and I was happy. But now I skipped half the hunting season because my bed and UFC fights with a side of hot wings was way warmer than my friend Jeremy and me digging my car out of a cold muddy field.

And I live to hunt and be in the woods.

So when a woodsman tells you it’s cold, it’s COLD! This is just another slap in my face from aging and learning that I am not young forever.

And it stinks!

When the sun pops out and I’ve got a whiff of a grill cooking, it almost feels like spring is right around the corner.

And then I watch the news.

During the last sentence I just wrote on March 25, I just turned to talk to one of my guys suddenly saw there are snow flakes falling.

You know what? I quit! Mama Nature, you’re in charge, and I’ll keep my grill in the garage until you cut us a break.

And I will not complain when it’s so hot out it’s like breathing cough syrup.

Jason Peek is the owner of the Main Street Barber Shop. Want to tell him what you think? Stop in for a haircut or e-mail him at hogjawz@sbcglobal.net.

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Time apart recharges batteries Commentary by Danielle Wilson My husband has been getting on my nerves lately, which is why I was absolutely thrilled when he volunteered to take our humor oldest to Cincinnati for a soccer tournament. Sure, I had to suffer through a dance competition with more drama and hair spray than I’d experienced in 1987 at my all-girls high school, but the short break from spouse hood was sorely needed.

Is that bad? Am I a terrible wife for wanting Doo out from under foot for a bit? It’s just that recently he’s totally been screwing with my highly sacred morning routine. See, I’m an introvert who spends all my waking hours either dealing with my own four children or 150 of other people’s. As such, I like to begin my day with as little stimulus as possible. Normally I come downstairs to a dark and sleepy main floor, make my coffee, feed the dog, finish lunches, and head out, having only spoken briefly to my oldest daughter. Last week, however, Doo beat me to the punch every morning! The TV was at full volume, every light was a-blazing, and my husband was rat-tat-tatting on his laptop, all by 5:30! And he wanted to talk. So my usual “me time” suddenly became “our time” and I was definitely not on board with it.

Granted, I married Doo because he is an extrovert. I love that he thrives on sounds, lights, and lots of personal interaction. But normally said

extrovert is a night owl, which plays nicely into not only my morning requirements, but also my admittedly rigid-bedtime environment.

Black-hole darkness; vibrating sound machine, occasionally placed right underneath my noggin for ultimate chatter/television cancelling capability; argyle knee-sock-turned eye mask; and four not-too-hard, not-too-soft pillows. The name of the game is sensory deprivation, fans, so when Doo decides 9 o’clock is his time to crash, too, my carefully laid plans go to straight to hell.

Obviously, my habits drive him bonkers just as much. He commented as he skipped out the door Saturday morning, “I can’t wait to sleep in a hotel tonight!”

For both of us it seems, the time apart was lovely. We got to do our own things in the manner we like to do them without worrying about frustrating (or being frustrated by) each other’s preferences. And that made us both happier when he returned.

I am a far better person when Doo’s around, and actually need his energy to get me through many a day. But the occasional solo weekend can definitely be a nice respite. Even if it involves some dance mania. Peace out.

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

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READERS’ VIEWS One good deed doesn’t cleanse city Editor, While I rejoice with Joanne Zimmermann in reclaiming her wallet and in no way mean to diminish the kindness of the Pettys, I find it sloppily sentimental to use this anecdote as yet another addition to the moral smugness of Carmel’s residents. To imply that individuals who live in Carmel are somehow more upright than those in other places seems to categorize morality as a commodity that is safely in the hands of the upper middle class in America’s heartland. So before we pat ourselves on the back, we would do well to remember that while wealth may keep one from the temptation of taking another’s wallet, it certainly does not exempt any person

from sins of pretension and hypocrisy – traits which some might suspect characterize those of us here in Carmel. I suppose I should look at the bright side: at least the next time I forget my phone at the Carmel library, I can rest easy and divert my energies towards thanking God that I didn’t leave it in Fishers! As a side note, I would also like to point out that while many in Carmel surely consider themselves above barbarous acts such as theft, my winter boots were taken from the Monon Community Center only a few weeks ago-perhaps by an upstanding citizen of Carmel whose feet, I can only hope, are much warmer than mine!

Dori Elliott, 46032

War funding loophole needs to be closed Editor, By the end of this year, the United States will have fewer than 10,000 troops left in Afghanistan. The United States won’t technically be at war with any country. So why does President Obama want to increase the amount of money our country allocates to war funding? I was disturbed to learn that, in his budget request of March 4, the Obama administration asked Congress for $80 billion for Overseas Contingency

Operations that is in addition to core Pentagon spending of about $500 billion. This Overseas Contingency Operations account was created to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. With those wars over, the account should disappear.

Instead, it seems to be becoming a permanent slush fund that could help the Pentagon get around the effect of budget cuts - a luxury that no other parts of the government have.

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Is refinancing debt prudent?

Commentary by John Accetturo

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Indiana’s Department of Local Government Finance cut Carmel’s 2014 budget by about $17 million. That means according to humor their analysis Carmel did not have enough revenue to support the spending levels submitted by the mayor and approved by the city council. I understand the mayor has appealed that determination. The DLGF cut still allows Carmel to make additional appropriations to cover that $17 million amount if it can find the money.

A recent announcement by the city indicating it had $36 million in the bank as of end of 2013 seems to make the budget issue mute; however what does the detail tell us? Only $12.4 million of that $36 million is in the general fund and $9 million of it is in the rainy day fund. Thus, without digging into the rainy day there is only $3.4 million available to spend. The rest of the $36 million is already earmarked for things such as health insurance, parks, Illinois Street construction and Carmel Redevelopment Commission bond payments, etc.

Two ordinances were introduced at the March 17 city council meeting to refinance about $170 million in lease rentals bonds that are eight, nine and ten years old. Unlike the $180 million refinancing in late 2012 to bailout the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, interest on these lease rental bonds is not excessively high. However, you have to consider more than reducing your interest rate in making a prudent refinancing decision.

By looking at the ordinances people can see they are proposing to borrow $14 million more

than is required to pay the remaining balances on these bonds. In other words, these actions would create $14 million more in debt. Additionally, there is the cost to sell the bonds, attorney fees, and then what about the length of the term and amount of the payments which can be frontloaded or back-loaded? Unlike tax increment financing bonds, these bonds which are already eight, nine and ten years old can be refinanced for another 25 years.

Refinancing these bonds at this time is questionable since rates were much lower over the past several years than they are today. So why do they want to do it now? I believe it is because the city needs more money. At least that is what the DLGF $17 million budget cut and the small amount of usable money in the bank at year’s end seems to indicate. If this debt is refinanced there will be no payments due on the new bonds this year freeing up millions. Additionally, it will generate $14 million in cash from new debt being added to the balances being refinanced. I am confident that lower debt payments will be lauded as the biggest benefit of the refinancing, however does that save taxpayers anything when we extend payment on this debt for another 25 years?

Think about it because you, your children and grandchildren will be impacted as we continue to see Carmel government kick the can down the road.

John Accetturo is a Carmel resident and former member of the City of Carmel Common Council. To reach John, write him at accetturo4carmel@gmail.com.

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Editor, I agree with the “From the Backshop” column that State Sen. Mike Delph went “over the line” in his Twitter feed and actions regarding the proposed HJR-3 amendment. His comments such as criticism of area churches, including his own, that they all should be ashamed, was “way over the line.” His actions are better described as a temper tantrum, which led Republican leadership

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Trisha Yearwood to play the Palladium – just because

By Chris Bavender • editorial@youarecurrent.com It’s been five years since Trisha Yearwood has toured, but fans often ask when she’ll be back on center stage. Now, they’ll music have a chance to see the threetime Grammy winner on April 3 at the Palladium. Yearwood is currently a little more than half-way through a 23-show tour – all in smaller, more intimate venues.

“I miss performing in that setting,” she said in an exclusive interview with Current. “There is no album out, nothing that I am out there promoting, I just want to do it which is why I am calling it the Just Because Tour. I am having so much fun – it’s just been a blast.”

It’s also something she’d put on the back burner while she concentrated on her Food Network show, Trisha’s Southern Kitchen, “The TV show has been wonderful and a really nice surprise and is really all consuming – in fact, I should be filming right now – but I said ‘I have to go play some music,’” Yearwood said from her home in Oklahoma. “I think people get the misconception this is what I’m doing now because I am not doing the other (music) but I want to do it all. It’s important that folks know I am not choosing one over the other but, if I did, I would always choose music – it feeds my soul and is what I do.”

It was in 1991, at the age of 27, that Yearwood hit the big time with her debut single “She’s in Love with the Boy,” which became her first No. 1 hit and was featured on her self-titled debut album. Her last album – her 12th - was released in 2007. She recorded some new music but put it aside when her mother became ill and passed away in 2011.

“My goal is to finish that before the end of this year just to get that done and decide where it will go and how it will be,” Yearwood said. “Once I am on the road with Garth it will be harder to finish.”

That’s right, Yearwood and her husband of almost nine years, Garth Brooks, plan to tour together this fall.

“Garth and I have been talking for years about when the youngest graduates high school just firing up and going out on the road and doing a big show,” she said. “I’m excited about that – I get to play with the love of my life, and that will be awesome.”

She’s also excited about living in Nashville on a more full-time basis. Currently she and Brooks split their time between Oklahoma and the Music City.

“When the youngest is out of high school and we are on the road we will still live in both but will be in Nashville more – it will be more of a

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THIS WEEK Jazz appreciation month for kids - Explore the world of jazz alongside your children on April 5 at the Palladium. Saxophonist CARMEL Rob Dixon and Jazz Impressions, a group dedicated to making jazz music accessible, will perform. Jazz Impressions is passing the torch to the next generation in hopes of increasing the presence, awareness and appreciation of local and regional jazz musicians and the communities that support them.

Purchase of a child’s ticket allows admission of two adults, no additional charge. The experience is 30 minutes of music, with 15 minutes for the families to touch and play with the musical instruments, including a question-and-answer session with the artists. The entire matinee is less than one hour and is geared for kids under the age of 7. Tickets are $10, and capacity for this event is limited. For more information, call 843-3800.

Opera - The Indianapolis Opera will present “Inn of the Seven Dwarves” from 10 to 11 a.m. April 5 at the Fishers Library, 5 Municipal FISHERS Dr. The classic story takes a few twists and turns as this show aimed at young people takes on issues such as diversity and acceptance. There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit www.hepl. lib.in.us.

base,” she said. “In Nashville if someone wants you to come sing on a project or sing harmony you can say ‘Yeah, I’m 20 minutes away,’ and run right down there. But here, we have to plan more. Like tonight – she has a soccer game and when you have a child in school you plan your lives around things like that.”

In the meantime, she’s hard at work on her third cookbook – her first two made it on to the New York Times Bestsellers list – and gearing up for her cooking show’s fourth season.

“I’ve got a lot on my plate but I can do it all – are at least I think I can,” Yearwood said.

Although she’s the first to admit there are a few things she’s tried her hand at on the cooking show that haven’t always gone as planned.

“There was one thing we made – I told the producer and directors I wasn’t sure how it would turn out - it’s a chocolate cake with caramel icing that I have it every year on my birthday - my mom would make it for me,” Yearwood said. “Most of the recipes in the book are really easy but this icing is dependent on the weather.

There is a window when you are beating it

when it’s perfect and, then, everything is bad. At first it looked perfect but when we came back to serve it on the show some of the icing had pooled on to the bottom of the cake pan but it was still really good.”

Just like the career she said she’s been blessed to have.

“So many things that have happened in life and career that I would not have expected. I never dreamed I would be talking about a TV show that is number one on the Food Network and cookbooks on the best seller list and how much fun all that is,” Yearwood said. “It came out of the same thing music did – out of something I love to do – it’s really wonderful. I‘ve not done anything in my career that hasn’t come of out something I love to do. If you choose to do things you enjoy and find way to turn those things into job then it’s not really a job.”

Trisha Yearwood • 7:30 p.m. April 3 • At the Palladium in Carmel • Tickets start at $58 • For more information call 843-3800 or visit www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

Project Party: Tie Dyed Eggs – Nickel Plate Art’s talented teacher will guide participants through the process of creating a beautiful piece of art in just three hours – and NOBLESVILLE provide the supplies.

Classes are offered from 6 to 9 p.m. April 3 and 9 a.m. to noon April 5 at Nickel Plate Arts Campus, 107 S. Eighth St. Cost is $30 per person. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 452-3690 or visit http://nickelplatearts.org.

Indiana vs. Kentucky – The Indiana Soccer Association will host Olympic Development Program games on April 5 at Grand WESTFIELD Park Sports Campus, 701 E. 191st St. This event is for players born in 2002 and 2003 only. Game times are 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m. for boys and 12:30 to 2 p.m. and 4 to 5:30 p.m. for girls.

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Outdoor Season Opening/Spring Break Hours at Conner Prairie • All of Conner Prairie’s indoor and outdoor experiences will now be open. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, and open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 13. Regular April hours resume after April 13. • Adult tickets $15, Seniors $14, Youth ages 2 – 12 $10. Free for members. • 776-6006 • www. connerprairie.org

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Nickel Plate Arts Project Party: Tie Dyed Eggs • Supplies and instructor are included; just register and show up to learn to make beautiful pieces of springtime art. • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • Tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. or April 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. • $30 per person and please register. • Call 452-3690 to register. • www.nickelplatearts.org Beef & Boards Presents: ‘Cole Porter’s Anything Goes’ • This classic boy-meets-girl tale features two unlikely pairs looking for love on the S.S. American; singing sailors and exotic disguises make this comedy fun and a must-see. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Tonight at 8 p.m.; April 4 and 5 at 8 p.m.; April 6 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. • Tickets start at $38.50. • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre Presents - Superhero: The Story of a Man Called Jesus • The critically acclaimed modern ballet is a masterpiece that tells the story of the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. • The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel • Tonight at 7 p.m.; April 5 at 7 p.m. • Tickets start at $33.50 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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Nickel Plate Arts First Friday Open House • Take advantage of this opportunity to see what Nickel Plate Arts has to offer; tonight’s Open House will include a reception. • Tonight from 6 to 9 p.m.• Free • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville• 452-3690 • www.nickelplatearts.org Noblesville Main Street First Fridays • Historic Noblesville Square hosts a First Friday celebration every month. Tonight’s event is “Be A Tourist in Your Own Town.” Bring your camera or smart phone to participate in a photo bomb contest and the chance to win prizes. • From 5 – 8 p.m. April 4 • $5 per ticket • 839 Conner St., Noblesville • 317-4523690 • www.noblesvillemainstreet.org A B B O B A R T C H A T O C S O H A V E O V A L M E R I P R Y F I D O C B O B C E N E A N Y M A S

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The Center Presents: Peanut Butter & Jam: Jazz Appreciation Month at the Palladium • This Saturday morning music series is geared for kids aged 1 – 7 and accompanied by parents or other adult. The experience consists of a 30-minute musical performance followed by a 15-minute session where kids can play with the musical instruments and talk with the artists. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Today at 10:30 a.m. • $10 per child and two free adult tickets with each purchase. • Call 8433800 for tickets. • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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World’s Smallest Children’s Art Gallery Open Hours • West Clay Elementary School presents an art exhibit each weekend and today the artwork will be available to view during the Carmel Arts Walk. • 40 W. Main St., Carmel• Today from 2 to 8 p.m.; April 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. • Free • 844-4989 • www.carmelartscouncil.org Indianapolis Opera Presents: “Inn of the Seven Dwarves” at Fishers Library • The classic story takes a few twists and turns as this show aimed at young people takes on issues like diversity and acceptance. • 5 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Today from 10 to 11 a.m. • Free • 579-0306. • www.hepl.lib.in.us Westfield Historic Underground Railroad Ghost Walk • Join this walking tour of Westfield and hear stories about ghosts from the Underground Railroad and about other spirits from Westfield’s haunted history • Asa Bales Park, 132 W. Main St., Westfield • Tonight at 8 p.m. • Adult tickets $18, Children & Seniors $13, reservations required. • 8406456. • www.unseenpress.com Live Music at Hopwood Cellars in Zionsville • Visit Hopwood Cellars to enjoy award-winning wines that are made from Midwestern grapes and stay to listen to live music from Tonos Triad. • 12 E. Cedar St., Zionsville • Tonight from 8 – 10 p.m. • Free • 8734099 • www.hopwoodcellars.com The Belfry Theatre Presents: “Miracle on South Division Street” • This show tells the story of a family with an interesting history, a secret and the need to discover the truth about a miracle. • 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville • 2 p.m. today; April 6 at 2 p.m. • Adults $15; 12 and under $12. • Call for reservations, 773-1085. • www.thebelfrytheatre.com

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Butterfly Kaleidoscope at White River Gardens • Hilbert Conservatory comes alive with this interactive and popular butterfly exhibit. 40 native and exotic species can be viewed. • 1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis • Today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • 6302001 • www.indianapoliszoo.com

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– www.thevogue.com April 4 – Pink Droyd April 5 – Against Me! with Laura Stevenson and Cheap Girls 8 Seconds Saloon – 111 N. Lynhurst Dr., Indianapolis – www.8secondssaloon.com April 5 – Split Rail The Center for the Performing Arts – 1 Center Green, Carmel – www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org April 3 – Trisha Yearwood (Palladium)

April 5 – Peanut Butter & Jam: Jazz Appreciation Month (Palladium) Hopwood Cellars Winery – 12 E. Cedar St., Zionsville – www.hopwoodcellars.com April 4 – Pat Brearton with John Macksey April 5 – Tonos Triad Emerson Theater – 4634 E. 10th St. – www.emersontheater.com April 4 – Hip hop night April 5 – Mosh Madness IV Old National Centre – 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis – www.ticketmaster.com April 3 – Okkervil River with Hundred Visions (Deluxe at the Amber Room) April 4 – Chevelle with Nothing More (Egyptian Room) April 4 – Papadosio with The Main Squeeze (Deluxe at the Amber Room) April 5 – Caroline Glaser with Liz Longley (Deluxe at the Amber Room)

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Just in time for lazy summer mornings, a new Carmel breakfast specialist plans to open up shop next to The coming soon Fountains.

Jack’s Donuts plans to open the week before Memorial Day weekend at a storefront at 516 E. Carmel Dr. The company was founded in New Castle, Ind., in 1961, but in recent years has opened a franchise in Hamilton County. In fact, the Carmel location’s co-owner Nickole Patton said she was inspired by the Jack’s location in Fishers because it always left her with a positive feeling.

“When people come in to get a donut, they’re usually happy and they usually leave happy,” she said.

Patton said her 4-year-old son was overjoyed at the news the family would own their own donut shop.

“He was very happy,” she said.

The shop will feature 47 different types of donuts – each available every day. But the franchise rules will allow Patton to experiment with new creations.

And Jack’s Donuts are probably most famous for the size of the donuts, the array of toppings and its most popular variety – nut caramel.

“Oh my God, they’re huge,” Patton said, noting that each will be baked fresh in the store in hours.

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The new Jack’s Donuts store in Carmel will be next to The Fountains at 516 E. Carmel Drive.

She said she’s planning to get the word out about Jack’s on social media, but look for the donuts soon at outdoor events like Carmel Fest, too.

Jack’s Donuts also plans to hire 16-18 employees. For more information visit www.jacksdonuts.com.

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Passion of Christ told through dance

By Terri Spilman • editorial@youarecurrent.com The Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s original production of “Superhero: The Story of a Man Called Jesus” has ascended as a theatre not-to-be-missed Easter tradition running April 4 and 5 at the Tarkington Theatre at The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“I just felt like I wanted to do a danced version of the Passion,” said Artistic Director Gregory Hancock. “There have been many movies made of the Passion, I don’t think there’s been too many danced versions. It is such a compelling story and so interesting, with a lot of interesting characters so I decided to create my version of it.”

This critically acclaimed, full-length modern ballet follows the last week of the life of Jesus as told through the perspective of Jesus and the women surrounding him, and his complicated relationships with Judas Iscariot.

Even the cast is predominately female with only two males out of 60 cast members.

“The piece kind of starts out with a rock concert feel, people are sometimes just a little surprised or taken aback, but there is this evolution that happens and by the end it feels very classical and beautiful.” Hancock created the contemporary soundtrack from a variety of music sources that includes pop music from artists such as U2 and Rob Thomas as well as some music from film.

A Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre ensemble cast dances during the entrance into Jerusalem in “Superhero: The Story of a Man Called Jesus.” (Submitted photo)

Hancock uses bright colors and costume influences from many places in the world.

“We are all kind of programmed that Jesus needs to be dressed in a white robe but I don’t know why. That’s the beauty of art. We can kind of add our feelings or our impressions of things to it. It’s a very personal piece for me as most of my work is.”

Superhero features Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre veteran dancers Martin Casanova as Jesus, Heather Helene King as Mother Mary, Melanie Eakman as Mary Magdalene and guest artist Liang Fu as Judas.

“Superhero: The Story of a Man Called Jesus” • Presented by Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre • 7 p.m. April 4 and 5 • Tarkington Theatre in Carmel at the Center for the Performing Arts • Tickets start at $38.50 • For more information call 843-3800 or visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

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If we continually take antibiotics for illnesses that won’t appropriately respond to them, these medicines may not work when we do need them because bacteria can develop resistance to them.

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Over time, these bacteria become stronger and more antibiotic resistant. Thus, antibiotic overuse has the potential to create “super bugs” – illnesses we aren’t able to treat effectively with the antibiotics we have available.

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Because the human body has tremendous capabilities to heal itself, many common viral illnesses will eventually resolve without medications, and you’ll feel better. This is true for the majority of sore throat cases and even most cases of bronchitis. As always, consult your primary care doctor if you have an illness that lasts longer than a couple of weeks. Understanding the facts about antibiotics and working in partnership with your doctor, you’ll be better able to make the best decisions about when medications are needed to treat illness.

Andrew McLaren, MD, specializes in family medicine at IU Health Physicians Primary Care at IU Health North Hospital, 11725 N. Illinois St., Suite 595, Carmel. He may be contacted at 688-5522.

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Prevent brain damage? - A French study suggests that a diet rich in green and orange produce can protect your brain from age-related failure by shielding your brain from damage. Good sources include leafy greens, carrots, citrus fruits, and sweet potatoes, and should be included in at least two of your five daily produce servings. - Men’s Health Riverview Hospital name change – Riverview Hospital is changing its name to Riverview Health to more accurately represent its network of healthcare facilities in Hamilton and Tipton counties.

This change better reflects the organization’s full scope of inpatient and outpatient services, which includes family medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN care, cardiac care, surgery, cancer care, wound care, diabetes & endocrinology, internal medicine and imaging, among others.

St.Vincent honored for women’s program – St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital has been named to the list of “100 Hospitals with Great Orthopedic and Women’s Health Programs” by Becker’s Hospital Review. Hospitals recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review for top women’s health programs include a wide range of healthcare options for women including gynecologic care, breast health, and emotional support and behavioral health options.

Go ahead and skip that meai – Contrary to popular belief, research suggests that skipping a meal or two can be beneficial. Intermittent fasting before a workout can trigger hormonal changes conducive to burning fat and building muscle. Fasting may take time to get used to, but it will help the body perform better when it does have fuel in the tank.

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What’s that ringing in my ears?

Commentary by Marty Wood Do you have a ringing, humming, clicking or buzzing sound in your ears? You may have a condition known as Tinnitus (tinhearing uh-tus), which is a perception of sound that has no external source. Tinnitus is usually associated with hearing loss. Other common causes are exposure to loud noise, the natural aging process, a head injury or trauma, and a side effect from medications, including aspirin. Tinnitus can affect daily activities and lifestyle by impacting one’s ability to concentrate, socialize, perform well at work, and enjoy reading and recreational activity.

Presently there is no cure for tinnitus, but there are several approaches to reducing its effects. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, eating properly and exercising is beneficial. This can also reduce stress and help improve concentration.

If you are taking aspirin or other medications, discuss your tinnitus with your physician and hearing professional.

Some people feel their tinnitus interferes with their ability to hear, however, if you have tinnitus

it is likely that you have a hearing loss as well.

It is important to have your hearing tested and if necessary, address your loss with a hearing aid. Hearing aids improve your ability to communicate, reduce the stress associated with intensive listening and have shown the ability to mask the symptoms of tinnitus. When properly fit by a hearing professional, a digital programmable hearing aid may reduce, and in some cases eliminate the symptoms of tinnitus.

While tinnitus is relatively common, for several people the effects can be severe enough that it becomes disabling. If you experience tinnitus, you should have your hearing tested and describe what you are hearing to your hearing health professional. Beware of exaggerated claims and advertisements that suggest a cure for tinnitus and always consult with your health and hearing professional first.

Marty Wood is the owner of Zounds Hearing of Fishers, 11852 Allisonville Rd. He may be contacted at 608-1310.

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These tips can help people maximize Social Security benefits Commentary by Joel Haris

and 8 months in 1958, 66 and 10 months in 1959, and 67 for anyone born after 1960.

Know the income limitation rule If you elect to take benefits before your full retirement age, please make sure you’re aware of the income limitation rule on earned income as it relates to benefits possibly being withheld. In 2014, $1 of benefits will be withheld for every $2 in earnings above $15,480. This rule is applicable every year until your reach full retirement age and can change each year. It is imperative to take this rule into consideration because the benefits you were expecting could be dramatically reduced.

You get bigger checks if you delay claiming You can increase your Social Security checks by delaying when you sign up for Social Security. For example, people born in 1943 or later will get 8 percent larger payments for each year they delay claiming after their full retirement age, up to age 70. After age 70, there is no additional benefit to delaying claiming Social Security. Subsequently, your benefits could be reduced by as much as 25 percent if you elect to take them at 62 versus your full retirement age.

Married couples have additional options Married couples are entitled to claim Social Security based on their own work record, or payments worth up to 50 percent of the higher earner’s benefit. And when one spouse dies, the surviving spouse will receive an amount equal to the higher earner’s benefit. Ex-spouses are also eligible for Social Security benefits if the marriage lasted at least 10 years. Couples who have reached their full retirement age can even claim spousal payments, and then later switch to payments based on their own work record, which will then be higher due to delayed claiming. Claiming spou-

Social Security often is one of the most overlooked aspects of proper retirement income planning. Here are some specific rules to keep in mind as you finance start factoring your Social Security benefits into your retirement planning.

You contribute 6.2 percent of your income Workers pay 6.2 percent of their earnings into the Social Security system, up to $117,000 in 2014. Employers pay a matching 6.2 percent for each worker. Self-employed workers must contribute 12.4 percent of their income annually.

How your benefit is calculated Social Security payments are calculated based on your 35 highest-earning years in the workforce, and are also adjusted for inflation. If you don’t have 35 years of earnings, zeros are averaged in for the years you didn’t pay into Social Security.

Know your full retirement age You can collect the full amount of Social Security you have earned at what the Social Security Administration calls your full retirement age, which varies based on your birth year. It is very important to know when your full retirement age is because of earnings limit restrictions if you file early, potential spousal benefit strategies at or after full retirement age, and timing of benefits as part of your overall retirement income planning strategy. The current ages for full retirement benefits are 65 and 8 months for those born in 1941, 65 and 10 months if born in 1942, 66 for those born between 1943-1954, 66 and 2 months in 1955, 66 and 4 months in 1956, 66 and 6 months in 1957, 66

sal benefits, including file and suspend and claim now, claim later strategies can be really tricky, so please research your options carefully before electing your benefits.

Payments are adjusted for inflation Social Security payments are adjusted each year to keep up with inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index. These cost of living adjustments will vary from year to year, so please pay close attention to how inflation can potentially impact your future benefits.

Social Security benefits may be taxed Unfortunately, there really isn’t a way to get completely away from paying taxes to Uncle Sam. Please work with a competent professional to help you understand if your Social Security payments will be taxed.

View your Social Security statement online The Social Security Administration has stopped mailing paper Social Security statements to most workers due to budgetary restrictions. If you want to view your complete earnings history, taxes paid into the system and get a personalized estimate of your expected payments, you’ll need to create a Social Security online account and log in to view your statement. You can do this by visiting www. ssa.gov. It’s a good idea to periodically check your statement to make sure your information is being recorded correctly and to make decisions about when to claim Social Security.

Joel Harris is a financial advisor with TFA. He may be reached at 573-2252 or via e-mail at joelharris@tfamail.com

Financial Basics for Women – This Carmel Clay Public Library program details how most women find themselves on their own financially during at least some point in their lifetime. In addition, women have unique financial needs for a variety of reasons: amount of income earned, longevity of life, gaps in their employment and life choices. Learn about financial planning in respect to your relationship with money, money values and goals, managing your cash flow, net worth, borrowing and record keeping.

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Even though the humble door is a functional part of the home, it does deserve an element of style.

Typically the focus on the interior door is limited to new construction. It is during the selection phase that it is discovered that solid wood doors carry a pretty hefty price tag relative to the hollow core doors.

It is during that flurry of choices that we must commit to a traditional profile or a modern silhouette.

Like trim or molding, most doors go fairly unnoticed unless there is a dramatic reason to focus on it.

But remember, even existing doors can be changed.

The standard panel door is fine for bedrooms and closets. Consider that all the doors in a house are not required to be the same. Consider that a door can command attention by its unique nature and architectural detail.

If your home has a space that would benefit from the drama of a decorative door, the style of this new architectural element does need to flow with the rest of the dĂŠcor.

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The first time I used one of these doors in one of those surprise spots was in place of a door leading to a newly remodeled lower level. This new living space felt far more like the rest of the house than a basement with the lighter visual weight of the French door!

A heavy wood panel door or inlay can be the unexpected detail in a space, as well. A door with carving will probably be the star of any room.

Heavier molding around a door can have a dramatic impact on the appearance, as well.

If a new door is not an option, the interest can be the result of color. A red door in a gray room is a fabulous modern twist on the usual while a muted accent color brings new life to a more traditional space.

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In 1887, 300 French writers and artists signed a petition demanding that construction “of this useless and monstrous Eiffel Towtravel er” be halted immediately. What the petitioners called “a giddy, ridiculous tower dominating Paris like a gigantic black smokestack” has become a beloved symbol of Paris, each year attracting almost seven million visitors, more than any other paid monument in the world.

The Eiffel Tower is named for Gustave Eiffel, a French engineer who gained fame in 1880 for his innovative design for an iron truss skeleton for the Statue of Liberty, replacing the planned masonry core. Maurice Koechlin, a member of Eiffel’s firm who worked on that design, learned of a need for an entrance arch near the left bank of the Seine for a world’s fair commemorating the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. He and colleague Émile Nouguiera proposed an iron lattice arch extending into a tower 300 meters high, far taller than any man-made structure.

Initially lukewarm, Eiffel eventually championed the idea of showing the capabilities of iron for very tall structures. His firm’s design, enhanced by architect Émile Nouguiera, was se-

lected in 1886. When the Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889, it nearly doubled the height of the Washington Monument, built entirely of stone.

As originally approved, the Eiffel Tower was to be disassembled after 20 years and its 7,300 tons of iron and 2.5 million rivets sold as scrap.

But Gustave Eiffel had other ideas. Soon after the tower’s opening, he began inviting scientists to use it for experiments requiring great heights.

In 1919, as the permit was to expire, antennae atop the tower began sending radio signals throughout France and the Eiffel Tower earned a permanent place in the Parisian skyline.

The Eiffel Tower remained the world’s tallest man-made structure until the Chrysler Building surpassed it in 1930, incorporating a steel skeleton pioneered by William Le Baron Jenney, an engineering classmate of Gustave Eiffel in Paris.

Today, thanks to Eiffel and his classmate, no one would think of building a tall structure without the “hateful column of bolted sheet metal” disparaged by Eiffel’s nineteenth century critics.

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EXISTING KITCHEN: This home, in the Hamilton Proper development in Fishers, was built in 1994. For about two blueprint for years, the owners have improvement wanted to remodel their original kitchen. The existing cabinets were still in good shape – but the rest of the kitchen seemed outdated.

The original white Corian countertops were showing their age and the appliances were outdated. The owners wanted to update without spending as much money as a full remodel requires. The existing layout of the kitchen worked well, so the focus became cosmetic upgrades.

COUNTERTOP AND BACKSPLASH AREA: The rich colors of the Uba Tuba granite and the coordinating Baoding Creme Quartz Brick backsplash tile contrast nicely with the existing white cabinetry. Carrying the backsplash tile up to the ceiling behind the range hood added to the visual interest.

CABINET MODIFICATIONS: The old appliances were replaced with new coordinating stainless steel appliances. Existing wall cabinets above the gas range had to be removed to make way for the new wall-mounted vent hood. The existing double oven cabinet opening was also modified to accept the new ovens.

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cluding new Kraus brand 33-inch double bowl undermount stainless steel sink with a new Kohler single handle faucet and matching soap dispenser. All new fixtures were done in brushed nickel. New brushed nickel cabinet knobs were installed to provide a cohesive look with the rest of the kitchen.

RESULT: In the end, the homeowners certainly achieved the modern look they had been dreaming of without making dramatic changes to the cabinetry or footprint of the kitchen. The upgraded granite countertops, warm colored tiled backsplash, coordinating plumbing fixtures and hardware came together to create a kitchen worthy of this beautiful home.

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Pay based on skill and experience. 35-40 hours of work per week, Mon-Fri, no work on weekends. Servicing Hamilton County. Call Jonathan 628-8789

Now Hiring Dining Room Staff

Donatello’s Italian Restaurant is looking for motivated individuals who can wait tables, tend bar, greet guests, organize reservations and bus tables. Weekends are the biggest need with occasional weeknights. We also are looking for seasonal help this summer. E-mail a resume to donatellositalian@gmail.com.

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Route Sales Reps Cable TV, Internet and Telephone • $500 Sign-on Bonus • $700-1,000/Wk Avg Pay • Health + Dental/Paid Vac/IRA Contact Chris at 866-769-8446

NOW HIRING

Qualified candidates, please apply now by forwarding a resume to resumes@nrpgroup. com.You will be required to pass a criminal background and drug test.

Hair Stylist & Nail Tech needed at luxury retirement facility. Send inquiries to Amanda@elansalongroup.com

Long time Cleaning Company

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is in search of part time evening janitorial cleaners. Candidates must pass background check and drug test.

Contact Margie Wilson at 317-910-0194 for more details. Jobs start at $7.75 and there is room for advancement.

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NOW HIRING:

Looking for Full-time sales associates.

Please call 317-843-2655

NOW HIRING:

NOW HIRING Full/Part-time Waitstaff Full/Part-time Linecook Apply in person 160 East Carmel Drive • 843-9900

Retired individual approx. 2 days per week: 4 to 6 Hours per day in Carmel area. Email indydeckmagic@gmail.com Or call Brian – Cell 317-590-0014

Now Hiring Caregivers

Companion Care provides supported living services to individuals with intellectual and/ or physical disabilities.

Looking for mature female caregivers to support person(s) with special needs in the Giest/Noblesville/Fishers/areas.

Requirements: -At least 18 years old, valid driver’s license, current car insurance, current Indiana vehicle registration, High School Diploma or GED, good driving history and criminal record. *For more information and to apply please visit our website at www.ccc-in.com. *Call 317-926-3823 with any questions.”

Job Fair Forklift Drivers Needed Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 Forklift Drivers, Full Time, Permanent 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift openings. Starting pay is $12.50 with full benefits, 401K, and scheduled pay increases for the 1st year.

Hiring for multiple openings in the Lebanon warehouse.

Job Fair is Tuesday, April 8th from 8am to 11am and 4pm to 7pm in the front office entrance. Please bring a resume.

415 S Mt. Zion Road Lebanon, IN 46052

Admin/Retail Assistant needed.

This is an entry level, seasonal full-time position. Saturdays required. Experience helpful but not necessary. Call, stop in or email resume to Scott Pools, Inc. – 904 W.Main Street - Carmel – 317-846-5576 - scottpools2@gmail.com

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We are looking for part-time teachers to teach our nationally accredited STEM curriculum to students ages 4-14 through fun and enriching activities. Please submit resumes to indianapolis@engineeringforkids.net

Now hiring hourly positions at your local Carmel Kroger Store Here at the Kroger Co. we are looking for energetic, personable, results-oriented individuals who are passionate about serving and helping others, have proven leadership experience, strong organizational skills and the desire to build a career.

www.engineeringforkids.net/indianapolis

NOW HIRING LOCATED IN WESTFIELD. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY BUT PREFERRED. Stop by any time, Monday through Friday, to complete application, or email resume to: ddavis@practicalpropertygroup.com To contact our office with questions, call 317-867-3112.

17924 US 31 N, Westfield, IN 46074 • www.practicalpropertygroup.com **Pay is based on experience.

Job Opportunities: • Produce Clerk (18 yrs. or older) • Deli/Bakery Clerk (18 yrs. or older) • Meat Clerk (18 yrs. or older) • Grocery Clerks The Kroger Co. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Kroger Family of Companies currently operates approximately 2,500 supermarkets and multi-department stores across the nation, as well as convenience stores, fine jewelry stores, supermarket fuel centers, and manufacturing plants

All interested applications please apply online at www.kroger.com

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