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Despite road closures, area businesses claim the Carmel Marathon helps attract new customers / P18

Chocolate for the Spirit store coming soon to Carmel Drive / P7

Village of West Clay developer fighting to continue building / P13

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Walk to help Carmel kids empathize

By Chris Bavender “ ]Tfb/RdaaT]cX]RPa\T[ R^\ Water. It’s something we take for granted. But, for many in other countries it’s a daily struggle just to get clean and safe drinking FUNDRAISER water.

And 10-year-old Meredith Steever wants to do something about that. “We use so much water. When you’re thirsty you just go to the faucet, flick a switch and – whoosh – water,� she said. “But Steever it’s not so simple for others. They have to walk so far every day just to get something that simple. It seems like no one should have to do that just to get something we need to survive.�

To help, Meredith will host a Walk for Water event April 18 at Towne Meadow Elementary after school in hopes of raising $3,000 for the village of Kager, Kenya, in partnership with the Jubilee Villages Project. It’s all part of the school’s fourth- and fifth-grade gifted and talented program’s Making a Difference project.

Participants will walk around the school track four times – twice with empty five-gallon buckets, and on the last two laps the buckets will be filled with water. “It will symbolize the walk they take in Kenya of a mile up to three times a day,� the fifth-grader said. “The walk will go on rain or shine because for those people in Africa, if it does rain they can be thankful they don’t have to go. If it wasn’t nice weather – like cold or not pleasant – they still have to go get water.�

Meredith came up with the idea in part because of a video she came across of another young girl, Rachel Beckwith. In 2011 Beckwith asked for donations in lieu of gifts for her ninth birthday to help raise money for clean drinking water in Rwanda. She didn’t meet her goal and, tragically, was killed in a car accident a month later. An outpouring of donations after her story went public brought in more than $1 million. “I found quite a few sites of people doing things for clean water but Rachel’s was probably most impactful because it was the most touching story of them all,� she said. “As much as I wanted to connect to Rachel, I didn’t want to donate right to that. When

The Walk for Water event on April 18 at Towne Meadow Elementary School will help fund clean water initiatives in the village of Kager, Kenya. BdQ\XccTS _W^c^

my class saw the video my teacher almost cried and I could tell it was touching. I think (my classmates) actually watched it and listened and connected to it – it wasn’t some adult on Charlie Brown going ‘Womp, womp, womp,’ and rambling on.�

Meredith’s dad, Geoff Steever, said she’s always had compassion and been sincere. “And she is very willing to show it on a frequent basis. If she sees something that is not right she wants to fix it,� he said. “I remember at a young age she saw a dog without water and went and filled (its bowl). It’s that kind of thing, being aware of your surroundings and knowing what to do – that is what makes me very proud – that she has that ability at this young age. I think back to when I was a kid; I was clueless. Your best satisfaction is knowing your kids have it at a young age and that makes them prepared for when they were older.�

Ned Campbell, executive director of the Jubilee Villages Project, said Steever is inspiring. “When I heard that Meredith wanted to host her own Walk For Water at her elementary school I was blown away,� Campbell said. “The Walk For Water is quite an experience for both young and old - to carry five gallons of water on your head for any distance at all gives you just a small glimpse into the daily burden shared by young girls just like Meredith in rural Kenya and all over the world as they fetch and collect water for their families.�

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The event will be held at The Mansion at Oak Hill in Carmel at 6 p.m. April 11. The event will include a silent auction with a wide variety of items including unique artwork, gift baskets, sports and family event packages, autographed memorabilia and jewelry featuring a custom-made necklace from Aronstam Jewelers valued at $3,000. Tickets are $55 per person in advance, or $65 at the door. For more information visit www.hamiltonhumane.com or call 773-4974.

Neighborhood meeting – There will be a northeast Carmel neighborhood meeting at 6 p.m. April 16 at Prairie View Golf Course. Topics of discussion will include the Legacy project and upcoming River Road improvements. Mayor Jim Brainard and city councilors Ron Carter and Sue Finkham will be present. RSVP to Sue Finkam at sfinkam@carmel.in.gov by April 15.

Local art published in Highlights – The April issue of Highlights features a drawing by 8-year-old Carmel resident Natalie Kern in its “Your Own Pages� section. Natalie, the child of Jay and Leachia, is a third-grader at Forest Dale Elementary. She enjoys ballet, skiing, softball and volleyball. Natalie wants to be an artist or an art teacher when she grows up. Each year, Highlights receives more than 35,000 submissions.

PrimeLife fundraiser – PrimeLife presents Life’s a Journey 2014, Sand & Sea Soiree, a tropical/beach themed dinner/dance and auction from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m. April 26 at The Willows on Westfield, 6729 Westfield Blvd. in Indianapolis. For information or reservations call 815-7000 or email sstewart@primelifeenrichment.org.

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Football in Europe Three Carmel High School football players flew over the pond and helped give some French kids an introduction to smash-mouth American football. Ryan Sondles, Vic Roe and Mitch Davis were part of a group of high school seniors drawn from 18 states who composed a team that took on the French under-19 national championship team. Took down might be more accurate, though. The final score was 49-0 in favor of the Americans. Read more at www. currentincarmel.com.

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Gala aims to help people in need

By Terri Spillman “ ]Tfb/RdaaT]cX]RPa\T[ R^\ The Assistance League of Indianapolis is hosting its biggest fundraising event of the year, the 2014 Star Gala “Wish Upon a Star� to EVENT be held at Ritz Charles in Carmel at 5:30 p.m. April 12.

Beth Vaughn, the morning anchor from WRTV (Ch. 6) will again emcee the evening which will include complimentary wine, silent and live auctions, games, dinner, open bar, raffles and dancing.

Silent auction items include sports and entertainment tickets, restaurant gift cards, memorabilia such a football signed by Indianapolis Colts player T.Y. Hilton, electronics, designer luggage, and many other unique items.

Live auction items include vacation getaways to Hilton Head, Las Vegas, Puerto Vallarta and even Provence, France; a fabulous photographic African safari; a dinner for eight prepared by Indianapolis Chef Tony Hanslits; and suite tickets for four to attend a Colts game which includes parking.

Operation School Bell is the Assistance League’s largest philanthropic program which provides clothing and shoes to students at or below the poverty level as identified by school social workers in their respective schools. “A total of 3,333 students elementary students from IPS and the Metropolitan School Districts of Lawrence, Pike, Warren and Washington vis-

The silent auction at the Assistance League of Indianapolis gala on April 12 will feature a football signed by Indianapolis Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton.

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ited our ‘shop’ at the service center for IPS to receive new school clothing,� said Linda Ranger, a spokeswoman for the Assistance League. “Almost 50,000 items, packages or kits were distributed.�

The all-volunteer run organization has several other programs that provide school clothing, shoes, Assault Survivor Kits for victims of sexual abuse and teddy bears for traumatized children, teens and adults. There is also a program that provides companionship and caring for the elderly and disabled adults.

For more information on the Star Gala visit www.stargala.alindy.org.

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2 CHS students place in competition

By Pete Smith “ _TcT/h^dPaTRdaaT]c R^\ Students from Carmel High School had a strong showing in the inaugural Herron School of Art and Design Indiana High School Art ART Invitational.

And although a student from Lafayette Jefferson High School took first place, the top three spots were rounded out by Greyhounds.

CHS senior William Chen took home second place for his creative illustration/mosaic “Rub a’ Dub Dub.�

Chen, who plans to pursue a degree in recording technology at the IU Jacobs School of Music in the fall, has been pretty laid back about the award. “To me it almost felt like a family thing,� Chen said, noting that his family is full of visual artists. “It was good to feel included in that tradition.

They were pretty happy about it.�

Chen earned a $1,000 scholarship to go along with his award.

CHS freshman JiEun Kelley Yu received third place for a vibrant painting called “Nonexistent Colors.� “For me, placing in this competition means more experience and learning, more chances and opportunity for the future,� she said. “When I found out about it, I felt very proud of myself and got even deeply inspired and encouraged.�

Yu earned a $500 scholarship for the award.

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Two other CHS students received honorable mention awards in the competition. Katie Matthews was recognized for the work “A Game of Pool,� and Drew Moreland got an award for the work “Some Kind of Nature.�

All the students also earned a scholarship to Honors Art and Design, taught at Herron over the summer. “This invitational is one way to thank teachers and support students who want to follow their passion for art,� said Herron Dean Valerie Eickmeier. “The three judges, all Herron faculty members, were impressed by the overall quality of the work submitted.�

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Artisan chocolate shop arrives

By Adam Aasen “ PSP\/h^dPaTRdaaT]c R^\ A local chocolatier is bringing her award-winning confections to 301 E. Carmel Dr. this month.

A new location for COMING SOON Chocolate for the Spirit will feature truly artisan creations and unique treats like Pure Nacional Organic Dark Chocolate, the rarest chocolate in the world. Owner Julie Bolejack said she’s one of 11 chocolatiers that has access to it.

Bolejack, 61, said it’s all part of her plan to appeal to true chocolate experts in the area. Just like wine snobs who study every varietal and winery, she said Carmel is filled with truly distinguished palates. And these people don’t fall for the word “artisan� stamped on a grocery store chocolate or a decorative item that’s all style and no substance. “You can make the prettiest treats ever, but if chocolate isn’t any good, what’s the point?� she said. “I am for the connoisseur who has discriminating tastes and has traveled the world and tried the best stuff and looks for something special.�

Central Indiana’s gourmet chocoholics know Bolejack from her City Market location in downtown Indianapolis. She left her corporate job in 2008 to pursue her passion and started making chocolates out of her Shelbyville studio. “I love the challenge,� she said. “I will never live long enough to master chocolates. In the

Chocolate for the Spirit owner Julie Bolejack said she will open a new store on Carmel Drive this month. BdQ\XccTS _W^c^

culinary world, this is one of the hardest areas to try to conquer. It’s that difficult.�

She’ll move her production to the Carmel location so she can be on-site overseeing operations.

The storefront, which will be Vine and Table and McNamara Florist, will feature a tasting bar, gelato, espresso and custom-made chocolates. She hopes to open before Easter.

Bolejack said she’s usually the one organizing everything while her husband, Dale Bolejack, likes to socialize with the customers.

For more information visit www.chocolateforthespirit.com.

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Gallery Walk to feature egg hunt

By Adam Aasen “ PSP\/h^dPaTRdaaT]c R^\ Families will have an opportunity to explore the Carmel Arts & Design District during the upcoming Gallery Walk, and at the same time they’ll have a chance to find beautifully ART painted Easter eggs to win prizes.

The contest, titled “Find Your Faberge,� will begin April 12 during the gallery walk and continue until April 19. Participants will gather at Auntie Em’s Frozen Custard and Cupcakes, at 111 W. Main Street, to find a list of eggs to be found. Families then compete in the scavenger hunt, peering into storefront windows to locate the giant eggs that have been specially painted by local artists.

When all the eggs are found, participants head back to Auntie Em’s to pick up their prizes. One lucky winner will receive a hand-painted egg from a local artist and another will receive a

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Photos of the eggs will be available on the district’s Facebook page, too.

Stephanie Marshall, special events coordinator for Carmel, said the event is a fun way to encourage visitors to find out about businesses in the district. At the same time, the locally painted eggs fit into the area’s goal of fostering an interest in the arts among local children and teens. “I love the sense of community in the district as we welcome spring with such charming works of art from our artists,� she said. “It is something I really look forward to.�

Local artist Bob Shade, one of the egg painters, said it’s, “something fun outside the world of serious art and way to really connect with the community and the kids.�

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New energy sources to save money

By Robert Herrington “ a^QTac/h^dPaTRdaaT]c R^\ Hamilton County is discussing various ways to implement new energy alternatives to become more efficient and save GOVERNMENT taxpayers money.

Steve Wood, Hamilton County buildings and grounds supervisor, said the plan to begin mixing the county’s transportation fleet with compressed natural gas vehicles will go before the Hamilton County Commissioners on April 14. The initial plan is for 30 vehicles to have the new engines.

Heirbrandt “We’ll start off slow. We’ve reduced the amount of vehicles,� Wood said.

Wood said the vehicles are basic pickup trucks and cars and run on regular gasoline and natural gas. They will not include public safety vehicles at this point. While the county does not pay taxes, gasoline prices are still approximately $3.55 per gallon. “The worst case scenario is 80 cents per gallon for natural gas. We anticipate 73 cents per gallon,� Wood said.

For a dozen vehicles, Wood said the savings could be $30,000 to $45,000 a year in fuel savings. “We’re training people to use it correctly,� he said, adding the savings depends on vehicle, gas mileage and use.

To implement the new vehicles, the county will have to build a new fueling station which Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt said may have countywide effects of additional savings. “It gives local schools the chance to demo (compressed natural gas vehicles) and have a place to fill up,� he said.

Solar panels In the discussion phase is a solar panel project similar to the one at the Indianapolis International Airport.

The original idea was a $13 million investment to install the panels on the top of the courthouse, jail, 4-H fairgrounds and other county buildings. Heirbrandt said that project had a

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projected $33 million energy cost savings during 25 years. “We’ve significantly scaled down,â€? he said. “The (Hamilton County) council is involved and will provide input on what they think we should go with for this project ‌ We’re at the right size for the biggest bang for the buck.â€?

The new proposal is to utilize the vacant space around one of the county’s new 911 towers adjacent to Ind. 37. “One major field will save a lot of money but gives us a test plot to work off of,� Heirbrandt said, adding that in addition to becoming a leader in Wood sustainable energy initiatives, the environmental benefit is the same as planting thousands of acres of trees. “There’s nothing we can do with the land because of the tower.�

Heirbrandt said the estimated cost is $4.5 million with an anticipated net savings of $7.5 million after debt repayment, operating and maintenance costs and insurance costs. “The simple payback is 10 years,� he said.

Wood said the county is expecting 35 to 40 percent electrical inflation costs by 2020. “One hundred percent of kilowatts per hour consumption by Hamilton County Juvenile Service Center will be covered by solar energy,� he said.

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ATI Executive Director Jim Reilly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I applaud the city and the council.â&#x20AC;?

Reilly noted that most arts organizations Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard has announced struggle financially and that the grant will enable his plan on how to distribute $681,400 in grants ATI to grow. to support the â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were delighted to hear we were GOVERNMENT cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s various arts approved for funding,â&#x20AC;? said Civic Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organizations.

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The vast majority of the money would The 2014 contribution will underwrite be used to help support the operations of our production costs for the upcomthe organizations that work to fill seats at ing centennial season, providing some Carmelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for the Performing Arts. budget relief for our facility purchase This year marks the 10th time Carmel Brainard payments, Dixon said. Through this suphas issued financial support for local port, Civic will generate an estimated $2.1 million arts groups, which amounts to roughly 1 percent dollars in economic activity for the city. of the city budget each year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think I can speak for all the arts organizations â&#x20AC;&#x153;These organizations are worthy of public support, which we view as an economic develop- in saying how blessed we all feel to be part of a community that supports the arts and treasures ment tool for the city,â&#x20AC;? Brainard said in a statethe arts as much as Carmel does,â&#x20AC;? said Carmel ment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Studies by the Americans for the Arts Symphony Orchestra President and CEO Alan Davis. show typical visitors to an event spends close The symphony said it, too, received the same to $30 per person, per event, in addition to the amount as last year and plans to reinvest in the cost of admission. Based on tickets sold at the city with a free performance at CarmelFest.

Center for the Performing Arts last season, that But other groups saw diminished grants. The additional spending is close to $3.5 million at local merchants and service providers. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real Carmel Arts Council did receive less this year, but executive director Doreen Squire Ficara said the money spent at our local restaurants, art gallernonprofitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget should be fine because the ies and other businesses.â&#x20AC;?

Most of the grant amounts are inline with pre- council is no longer paying her a salary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will be a help, but we think we have vious yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; amounts. And spokeswoman Kristen sufficient funds for our arts scholarships, as we Merritt said Actors Theatre of Indiana received have more than doubled them,â&#x20AC;? she said. the same amount this year as the year before.

And other groups were not funded at all. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is incredibly generous of the city,â&#x20AC;? said

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Recipients of arts grants Carmel Symphony Orchestra Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Actors Theatre of Indiana Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre Indiana Ballet Conservatory Carmel Community Players International Talent Academy Carmel Arts Council Museum of Miniature Houses Central Indiana Dance Ensemble Indiana Wind Symphony Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Indianapolis Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir Young Voices Inspire Total

$205,000 $200,000 $110,000 $45,000 $20,000 $15,000 $15,000 $14,900 $13,500 $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 $4,000 $3,000 $681,400

new Carmel Theatre Company received nothing, but it did not apply for a grant said John Clair, the chair of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board.

And neither did the Carmel Clay Historical Society, although it might receive a grant from the Carmel City Center Community Development Corporation, also known as the 4CDC. As proposed by the mayor, the arts grants still need to gain approval from the city council and they will be discussed at the next council meeting at 6 p.m. April 21.

The council has the ability to remove or reduce grants, but it cannot add or increase them.

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No one’s pawns The Carmel High School chess team, from left, sophomore Joe Philleo, freshman Sam Philleo, Junior Kevin Mi and senior Sameer Manchanda with advisor Mr. Williams, won the Scholastic Chess of Indiana High School Team State Championship for the third year in a row. (Submitted photo)

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Celebration of art Four Carmel artists were selected to be part of the Indiana Artists Club’s annual exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Jerry Points, the owner of Eye on Art Gallery, will have his piece, “Into the Woods,” shown above, in the display. Other artists include Robert Bratton for his painting “So, Who’s Making Dinner,” Charlene Brown for her painting “Cactus Rose” and Karen Fehr for her artwork, “Dreamscape VII.” Their works are eligible for one of 20 awards, including a $3,000 award for “Best of Show.”

The award winners will be announced at a free public reception at 2 p.m. April 27 at the IMA, 4000 Michigan Rd. in Indianapolis. The exhibition, which is in the IMA’s Community Gallery, runs through June 8. (Submitted photo)

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Dentist by day, ninja warrior in-training by night.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how FITNESS people can describe Tim Gossweiler, a Carmel dentist who qualified for a chance to compete on this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Ninja Warriorâ&#x20AC;? televiGossweller sion show.

To be considered for the competition, Gossweiler had to submit a video to the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s producers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year they got 7,000 videos, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get a lot more this year,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So I thought there was no way I was going to be picked with that many people and being 51 years old.â&#x20AC;?

To enhance his chances for getting selected, Gossweiler was encouraged to have a story to tell that accompanied his video. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have the ability and a story, they are much more likely to pick you,â&#x20AC;? he said.

And there were two parts to his story. First, his son had just joined the U.S. Army, and the two of them would often train together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought this was one way to make him proud of me,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The second part is unique.

About 10 years ago Gossweiler sold his dental

Carmel dentist Tim Gossweiler will be a competitor on the NBC show â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Ninja Warrior.â&#x20AC;?

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practice, took 18 months off and backpacked around the world.

He thinks his story put him over the top in the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selection process.

To prepare specifically for the competition, he has a workout regimen that includes rock climbing and pull-ups for strengthening legs, upper body and core muscles.

With competitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; average age in the 20s, Gossweiler has a modest goal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even if I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t move on â&#x20AC;Ś or if I go out on the first or second obstacle, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to be disappointed. I want to do it for the experience and enjoy the experience.â&#x20AC;?

Filming commences on April 13 and â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Ninja Warriorâ&#x20AC;? episodes begin airing at 9 p.m.

May 26 on NBC.

Edwin William Happ, 85, most recently of Carmel, IN, died March 28, 2014. He was born on February 18, 1929, in Chicago, IL, to Elizabeth (Remias) Happ from Myjava, Czechoslovakia (modern day Slovakia), and Edwin Happ. He graduated from Harrison Tech High School in Chicago, IL, in January 1948, and served as a Corporal in the United States Army - First Reconnaissance Company of the First Infantry Division stationed in Kitzingen, Germany - from February 1952 until January 1954. He met Marjorie Morris in Milwaukee, WI, on a Lake Michigan cruise while they were both residents at the YMCA; they married on February 14, 1963, in Albany, NY, and had two daughters. Ed worked for the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (30 years) as a produce buyer/inspector in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin, including travel in the summer months to Alabama and Arkansas, and the Katz Company/Harvard Farms (14 years) as the plant manager in Harvard, IL, before retiring in 1994.

Ed was an athlete; he not only enjoyed participating in but also being a spectator of all sports. Most notably, Ed earned his 2nd degree black belt in Judo (registered in the Kodokan, September 1960) and taught Judo in Stevens Points at both the YMCA and the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. He founded the Stevens Point Judo Club in 1972, which is still in existence today. In 2009, Ed was honored to be inducted into the Wisconsin Judo Hall of Fame. Other favorite sports included handball, baseball, basketball, volleyball and dartball. He also enjoyed history, reading, watching movies, playing card games/dominoes and being with family.

Ed was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather and uncle and provided his family with unconditional love, innumerable opportunities, and encouragement to follow oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dreams.

He leaves behind two daughters, Ann (Jeff) Boldt of Carmel, IN, and Carol Happ of Carmel, IN, two granddaughters, Amanda and Alyssa Boldt, two nephews, Neal Preston of LaGrange, IL, and Glen (Sharon) Preston of Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon, MO, and great nephews/nieces.

He was preceded in death by his wife in 2007, whom he dearly missed, as well as his parents, sister and a niece.

A memorial service for the family will be held at King of Glory Lutheran Church on April 19th. Interment will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Harvard, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to either Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation, 55 4th Avenue SE, Carmel, IN 46032 or Humane Society of Indianapolis, 7929 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6491. Online condolences may be shared at www.leppertmortuary.com/obit.

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Village of West Clay builder in dispute with bank over lots

By Adam Aasen Â&#x201C; PSP\/h^dPaTRdaaT]c R^\

For the longest time, the story of development in the Village of West Clay was a booming residential sector paired with DEVELOPMENT struggling commercial development.

And while things arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t completely reversed, todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s update is looking better for new businesses joining this part of Carmel while home development has encountered some abrupt speed bumps.

Residential woes Last Month, Brenwick Development Co. sent out a release announcing that the company would be suspending its operations because its lender wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t release the deeds on undeveloped land. This has put a stop to about $7 million in home development for about 50 lots. Refunds have been offered to would-be buyers who were already presold on homes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything is frozen at this point, and we are trying to get it resolved,â&#x20AC;? George Sweet, president and CEO of Brenick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were just blind-sided, and so now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking the right steps to fix this.â&#x20AC;?

In late September, Wells Fargo Bank acquired the deeds to land Brenwick had originally planned to develop.

The deeds were originally held by BMO Harris Bank, but the new lien holder wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow development of the land. This has prompted litigation from Brenwick against the bank. Sweet said he received no advance warning from the bank and that Brenwick was not in default under the terms of the loan agreement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We expected BMO Harris to continue to work with us in view of the rebound in the economy and the sales we had pending,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Sweet said he wants to reassure people about the future of the Village of West Clay because the 680-acre development is 90 percent finished and he believes these homes will be sold easily once the problem is resolved.

Commercial growth Walking through the business square of the Village of West Clay, people will find plenty of vacant storefronts.

Ever since Harvest Fresh Market & Deli and Pamfilioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Restaurant both closed, residents have felt the void. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are without a place to get a cup of coffee or have an extra glass of wine and walk home,â&#x20AC;? said resident Doug Lippert. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard many people say theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be willing to pay extra money in fees to help make something happen.â&#x20AC;?

Alex Cain has lived in the Village for 11 years and sells real estate for West Clay Realty. She said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect spot for a new restaurant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A new business will have a very captive audience,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The residents here are chomping at the bit. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all everyone talks about. We are at the point where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Please, someone come do it.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Because we miss it. And now

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weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to take it for granted.â&#x20AC;?

Still slow in some ways Unfortunately, additional development might be a ways off.

The Harvest building remains vacant partly because of the process following legal troubles for its former owners. In 2013, Charles Blackwelder, his son Chad Blackwelder and his daughter Cara Grumme were accused of committing securities fraud. It is alleged that their company, CFS inc., bilked nearly $10 million out of its mostly elderly clientele, according to previous news reports.

Their buildings were to be sold in a sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sale to resolve debts. One of the buildings, referred to as the Brenwick Building, was purchased but the others are still in receivership.

When talking to Village of West Clay residents, many get defensive about a perceived image that businesses canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t survive in their area. They often bring up the Blackweldersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; legal troubles to show that they believe the vacancies have nothing to do with neighbors not supporting the businesses.

David Klain has lived in the neighborhood for five years and his wife Sherrie owns a business in the square, called Basket Pizzazz. He said business is doing great and â&#x20AC;&#x153;the demographics are terrificâ&#x20AC;? so it annoys him when people think that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something wrong with the area commercially.

James Winner, who has lived in the village for seven years, said he believes there is â&#x20AC;&#x153;pent-up enthusiasmâ&#x20AC;? for a new restaurant which makes the market ideal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can tell you the village residents are disappointed because we all wanted the walkable lifestyle,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the next business that opens here will get even more support because we know what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been missing. The residents here deserve a successful business. Those were extenuating circumstances with those other places.â&#x20AC;?

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Fanboys! comic store opening at end of the month

By Pete Smith Â&#x201C; _TcT/h^dPaTRdaaT]c R^\ The dream of the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s is alive in Carmel.

Hot on the heels of the announcement that a former Carmel comic book COMING SOON store would reopen on Main Street, another entrepreneur who grew up shopping at The Foolery said he plans to open a comic book store this month, too.

Owner Matthew Hastings said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll open Fanboys! comic book store next to Roma Ristorante in the Monon Square shopping center near 126th Street and Range Line Road during the last week of April.

For a subculture of comic and gaming fans, the news is like leaving a famine to find your cup runneth over. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since Net Heads closed (its doors at West Main Street and Old Meridian in 2012), there has been no place for nerds to hang out,â&#x20AC;? Hastings said.

He said his vision for Fanboys! is for it to be a space for people to come hang out, that just happens to have a comic book store up front.

But building a community would always be the primary mission.

Hastings said the store would carry comics, games and Star Wars, Star Trek and Lord of the Rings collectibles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basically, anything that people go bonkers for,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Fanboys! will have a gaming table for people to play role-playing games like Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering or Warhammer. And it might one day add a movie screen to allow it to show old horror movies or TV show premieres.

And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect Fansboys! and The Foolery to get into a comic book war. Hastings said he was always a fan of the store in the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; often riding his bike from his home near 106th Street and Keystone Parkway to its former Main Street location. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where he spent all his time and money.

And now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll likely sit down with The Fooleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owners to find a way by which they can coexist peacefully and complement each other. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m freaked out a little bit that The Fooleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reopening,â&#x20AC;? Hastings said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the little boy in

me is like (gasp), â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Fooleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reopening!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

And if anything, he said the competition has only validated the need for a comic book store in Carmel. But that might be the least of Fanboys!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; dilemmas. The most pressing might be that a new generation of kids has grown up without visiting a local comic book shop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of kids may not have a comic book background, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have events like gaming tournaments to bring them in,â&#x20AC;? Hastings said, in addition to conducting fundraising events and sponsoring local sports teams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also going to be very kid-friendly sections of the shop. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be very family-friendly focused,â&#x20AC;? said Hastings, who formerly worked as a teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant for special needs kids. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be no snobbery,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part of our mission is to not be the Comic Book Guy from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Simpsons,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? he said.

And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the name Fanboys! fool you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hastings wants the shop to be welcoming to girls, too. He said there will be lines of Power Puff Girls, Dr. Who and manga selections to choose from, and even the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frequent buyer program will offer special cards for â&#x20AC;&#x153;fan girls.â&#x20AC;?

And the opening the final week of April is no coincidence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it coincides with Free Comic Book Day May 3. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to open before Free Comic Book Day to have a party and give away a bunch of free comics,â&#x20AC;? Hastings said.

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OBITUARIES Mildred â&#x20AC;&#x153;Millieâ&#x20AC;? Howell, 80, of Carmel, died March 27, 2014. The youngest of ten children, she was born Aug. 19, 1933, in Thorntown, Ind., to the late John Wesley and Sylvia June Sturgis Fairfield. When Millie was a young girl her family moved to Lebanon, Ind. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1952. She attended the Pilgrim Holiness Church, where she met Bill, the love of her life. Bill and Millie married on July 3, 1952. In addition to her parents, Millie was preceded in death by seven brothers, William (Margaret) Harold, Howell John (Maxine) Robert; Kenneth (Viola), Arthur (Dottie), Russell (Mary), Marvin (Ruth) and Lonnie (Joanne Fairfield) Howell; a sister, Rosemary (Max) Neely; and a brother-in-law, Forrest McKenzie. Survivors include her beloved husband of sixty-one years, William E. Howell; three sons, Dennis (Rebecca Dunlap) Howell of Huntingburg, Ind., Bradley Howell of Zionsville and Brian (Deborah) Howell of Bakersfield, Calif.; four grandchildren, Allison (Brian) of Huntingburg, Amanda (Chris) of Huntingburg, Joselyn of Indianapolis and Nicholas of Athens, Tenn.; four great-grandchildren, Jeremiah, Lily, Colin and Connor; a sister, Myrtle McKenzie of Hermet, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted April 1 at First Baptist Church of Carmel. Burial was at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens cemetery.

Richard Allen Vance, 79, of Carmel, died quietly at home on March 31, 2014. He was born July 16, 1934, in Champaign-Urbana, Ill, to Donald E. and C. Marcella Vance. He married Joann Dunn Lampert on April 27, 1968; she survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Lori Henderson; and three grandchildren, Eric, Michael and Sarah Henderson, all of Carmel.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and an older brother, Robert Parker Vance, whose wife Jeanne survives. He received a bachelors degree from the University of Illinois. He served in the U.S. Army from October 1954 to September 1956. In 1983 he moved to Danville, Ind., joining King School Equipment Company and eventually became full Vance owner of that company. He retired in 2001 and moved to Carmel. He was a member of Woodland Country Club and Danville Christian Church. There will be a memorial service at Woodland Country Club in Carmel at 2 p.m. April 12. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the University of Illinois I FUND (ifund@illinois.edu) for athletic scholarships.

Beulah Ruth Johnson, 93, of Carmel (formerly of Benton, Ill.), died March 27, 2014, at Manor Care at Summer Trace in Carmel. She was born June 4, 1920, to George and Elma S. (Grayson) Robinson in Granite City, Ill. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Walter C. Johnson. Beulah was a resident of ManorCare Assisted Living of Summer Trace for the past 4 years where she enjoyed many activities, church services and being with her beloved family. She is survived by two daughters, Jane (Roger) Kuba and Ann (Jim) Moody; two sons, Eric (Mitch) Johnson and Bill (Debbie) Johnson; a brother, George (Judi) Robinson; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at a later date in southern Illinois. Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton, Ill.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rock the Cradleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will educate prospective parents

By Amanda Foust Â&#x201C; ]Tfb/RdaaT]cX]RPa\T[ R^\ The long winter days spent indoors this year are likely to make 2014 a year for a baby boom, according to Carmel entrepreneur EVENT Jenn Kampmeier.

With all the new additions arriving this year, Kampmeier said she is passionate about providing information and educational materials to new families as they embark on their journey to parenthood.

Kampmeier was the former owner of Bebe Paluzza Productions and Ladies Evening Out before beginning her new operation, IndyFamilyFest. The first IndyFamilyFest event was conducted in October and featured 100 exhibitors. More than 2,000 people attended that one-day-event, but along the way Kampmeir said she discovered that something was missing in her target audience â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I found was I was missing demographics and that was expecting parents and new parents, so I designed an event focused around them in hopes to introduce them to what IndyFest is all about,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how IndyFamilyFestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rock the Cradle event was born.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an event focused solely on education for new parents. What makes this event unique is the way it takes diverse baby topics and questions, educates all perspectives, and allows fami-

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lies to choose the option that suits them best. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will have shopping from local and national sponsors. In addition, we are going to have information sessions throughout the evening,â&#x20AC;? Kampmeier said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be different topics such as Baby Gear 101 and a session for grandparents. We are doing everything from infant CPR, sleeping techniques, fitness, nutrition and breastfeeding.â&#x20AC;? She also said Rock the Cradle will be more whimsical than the typical sterile educational environment, and it should turn into a fun, unique, and posh learning experience. Babies R Us, Indy with Kids, and Northpoint Pediatrics are just a few of the many vendors participating. A panel will also be available discussing various topics of interest. The panel moderator is

Mary Susan Buhner of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mommy Magicâ&#x20AC;? segment on WXIN (Ch. 59). She will be fielding and asking questions.

Health, education and safety are the three pillars IndyFamilyFest is built upon, and offering support to families is what drives Kampmeierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was a single mom and was always looking for information on those three specific areas because we want whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for our children but are uneducated in those areas,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We educate you on different options so you can choose whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for your family.â&#x20AC;? Rock the Cradle is a free event from 6:30 to 9 p.m. April 10 at Ritz Charles. For more information visit www.indyfamilyfest.com.

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Chaucie’s Place is much more than just a building with an address. Although there are real people doing important VOLUNTEERISM work at the little yellow house-office, Chaucie’s Place symbolizes a way of thinking and acting that is spreading across our community in a positive, constructive way.

“We are a child advocacy organization that focuses on prevention of child sexual abuse and youth suicide. Our outreach programs work with children, adults and school systems to drive prevention,” said Executive Director Toby Stark explaining the nonprofit’s mission.

With a small staff and limited resources, Stark and the team are making a major difference by saving lives and changing behaviors. But, since April is National Volunteer Month, Stark was practically rabid with her passion to tell me about the amazing group of volunteers who assist Chaucie’s Place.

The volunteers, in her words, allow the staff to focus on programming and clients.

“We could not do it without them,” she said.

One such volunteer worthy of special mention and attention is Mike Jeter. For years now, Mike has been willing to accept the title of “volunteer handyman.” Jeter is willing to do anything around the facility including battling the fierce winter snowfalls. When not battling snow, he maintains

the property and is skilled at hanging doors to repairing a wall.

But Mike is not the only one. One of Carmel’s bravest, firefighter Chuck Plumber gives back to his community during his off-duty hours and maintains the Chaucie’s Place grounds.

During our conversation, Stark was especially grateful to the ladies of Northview Christian Church. Led by Courtney Hudson, the army of cleaning specialists leave no dust mites behind and ensure a floor so clean you can see Mr. Clean looking back at you. Maybe just a shadow, but the place is spotless and the employees who work there realize the labor from the ladies of Northview Christian Church is priceless.

And then there are the 20-plus volunteers who run Smart Steps: Body Safety Program for Children in the elementary schools. This program has now reached 12,000 students with a message of awareness and protection.

And from 7 to 9 a.m. April 25 at Ritz Charles, the Friends of Chaucie’s Place Breakfast will take place to honor National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Despite road closures, area businesses claim the Carmel Marathon helps attract new customers

By Adam Aasen Â&#x201C; PSP\/h^dPaTRdaaT]c R^\ Thousands of runners are about to descend upon Carmel hoping to set an array of course and personal records.

The runners will be CarCOVER STORY mel Marathon participants, with hoards of onlookers and family members filling the streets on that April 12 afternoon.

Some might say the street closures on that day will put the city at a standstill. And if nobody can drive anywhere, that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be good for local businesses.

But Todd Oliver, president and race director of the Carmel Marathon, said thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the case.

In fact, he believes the annual event, now in its fourth year, has a positive economic impact on the area.

He believes theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve planned extensively to minimize any road delays and the more than 3,800 participants should mean more customers for restaurants and hotels. More than 75 percent of the race participants every year are from outside Carmel and Indianapolis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really believe Carmel Marathon is healthy for runners and healthy for local businesses,â&#x20AC;? said Paul Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, general manager of the Renaissance Hotel, which fills up during race weekend.

From all over the world

So far for 2014, runners have registered from about 600 ZIP codes, including 37 states and several nations including Austria, Canada, Switzerland, Germany and Japan. About a third of all runners are from outside Indiana.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said he loves to see all of the new visitors in the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These events are great for the local economy as they fill hotel rooms and bring visitors to our shops and restaurants,â&#x20AC;? he said in a statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In addition, the media outlets that cover these events highlight our community as part of the story, which helps spread the word about what a great place Carmel is to live, work and enjoy life.â&#x20AC;?

The race is mostly funded through registration fees. It is a for-profit company that, contrary to popular opinion, receives no taxpayer money to support the event. Even the off-duty police officers who direct traffic are paid by the marathon, which is its biggest expense at about $26,000.

Oliver also hopes he can increase the reputation of the race, which could in turn bring more positive attention to the city. In its short history, the full marathon race is now a top-100 ranked marathon and the second largest in Indiana.

Businesses ready for runners

With the influx of visitors, local businesses are preparing to attract these customers.

Amanda Salfity, sales manager at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Indianapolis-Carmel, said they

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely a build-up,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These kinds of races really drive our traffic.â&#x20AC;?

Many potential runners shop at his store to pick his brain. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because Jesse won the full marathon the past two years and the half-marathon during its first year. Davis also qualified to race in the Olympic marathon trials in Houston in 2012. Customers ask him what types of shoes to buy or which nutrition products are good for energy. And heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happy to help.

One local business owner even created a new strategy around bringing in Carmel Marathon participants as customers. Natalie Perez-Hayden, owner of Body, Mind and Core Yoga Studio, created a new class called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yoga for Runners.â&#x20AC;?

Dealing with closures

are completely booked for the night prior to the event â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just the block of rooms reserved for runners, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the entire place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re estimating the majority of the hotel will be occupied by guests traveling to Carmel specifically for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marathon,â&#x20AC;? she said.

The Renaissance Hotel staff said it not only sees increased calls for reservations, but its restaurant - Grille 39 - sees higher business levels during the course of events.

Amanda Williams, manager of Matt the Millers Tavern, lnear the start/finish line, said people line up on the patio before it even opens for lunch that day, hoping to relax and watch the runners.

The night before she said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not uncommon to see people order triple orders of pasta to load up on carbs.

The Stacked Pickle has been the official meeting place for the post-race party. Staff members often wear race gear and Oliver said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even purchased appetizers for race participants to enjoy at the festivities.

And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just hotels and restaurants that gain. Local health and fitness stores say they believe the marathon has caused an increase in interest in running in the area.

Massage Envy is very busy that weekend, with numerous people scheduling appointments to take care of their bodies.

Jesse Davis, a manager at the Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Forum in Carmel, said he sees a lot more customers as race day gets near.

Since they approved the road closures, Carmel city officials take it upon themselves to minimize any negative effects. Not only do they provide advice on the race path and times, but their biggest priority is making sure people are aware of the closures so they can plan their day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We learn each year how to better handle road closures associated with races such as the Carmel Marathon,â&#x20AC;? Brainard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We understand the inconvenience that widespread closures can create for our residents and businesses so we try to minimize the closures and restrictions as much as possible.â&#x20AC;?

Oliver encourages anyone who might be wondering how to get somewhere that day to contact the marathon.

Off the top of his head, he rattles off alternate paths for people all the time.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s used to.

Oliver said he understands that people might complain about the roads, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s par for the course. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can never completely be complaint free,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Boston Marathon is the oldest race in the United States. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than a hundred years old and the city still receives about 200 complaints every year. So you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry too much about it.â&#x20AC;?

ON THE WEB â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Carmel Marathon has a wide variety of ways that members of the public can get involved. To learn more about volunteer opportunities visit: http://volunteer.getmeregistered.com/events/ open_opportunities.php?id=19

Jesse Davis, a manager at the Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Forum in Carmel, has won the full marathon the past two years and the half-marathon during its first year. (Staff photo by Niko Anas)

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Columbia Club celebrates 125th anniversary How does it feel to be 125 years old? Judging by the anniversary celebration gala at the Columbia Club on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis, pretty darned good.

The historic club initially began as a marching society to promote the presidential candidacy of Gen. Benjamin Harrison. Harrison succeeded in the bid and was elected as the 23rd U.S. president in 1888, the only president ever to be elected from Indiana.

The private club has remained in continuous existence ever since. The current structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Although the club is private, The Cabaret, a nationally known popular entertainment venue in the Club, is open to the public. Celebrity Shannon Forsell is the managing and producing director, and along with Roy Geesa and the Cool City Band, frequently performs. The Cabaret also features international, national and local cabaret performers in the intimate, sophisticated setting.

The lavish 125th anniversary gala March 22 occupied three floors over the course of the night. The evening began with entertainment by The Brass Bottom Dixieland Band on the first floor. Guests sampled seafood from a sumptuous display, complete with ice sculpture.

Ed Myers, as President Benjamin Harrison, delivered a speech, and Henry Ryder, as James Whitcomb Riley, delivered one of his famous poems.

The party proceeded to the third floor where the buffet-style main course was available as Forsell and Cool City performed. On the 10th floor, luscious and decadent desserts awaited guests. The band Zanna-doo! performed as guests enjoyed pastries and danced to the high energy band.

All food was prepared under the direction of celebrated executive chef, Rolf Meisterhans.

James Rentschler, from Carmel, currently serves as general manager and COO. Among other Carmel residents in attendance were: membership director Audrey Hughey; Joni and Nick Hrisomalos; Michael Lady; Robert DeVoss; Jay Brill; and Michael and Janine Daggett.

Other notable guests, to name a few, were: club president Terry Young with Lori Priller; Chuck and Carrie Pennington; Glenn and Brenda Miller; and Marilyn Goeke.

For information about the Columbia Club visit www.kellyc@columbia-club.org.

For additional pictures visit www.currentincarmel.com.

Tonya Burton is the Currentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social scene columnist. You may contact her at tonya@currentincarmel.com

The Brass Bottom Dixieland Band performs during the early part of the evening at the 125th anniversary gala for the Columbia Club. ?W^c^b Qh C^]hP 1dac^]

Ed Myers of Indianapolis portrays 23rd president, Benjamin Harrison, during the 125th anniversary gala for the Columbia Club.

Carmel residents Janine Daggett and husband, Senior Master Sergeant Michael Daggett, enjoy the festivities during the 125th anniversary gala for the Columbia Club.

Carmel resident Jim Rentschler, the general manager and chief operating manager of the Columbia Club, oversees activities during the 125th anniversary gala for the Columbia Club.

Shannon Forsell, right, the managing and artistic director at The Cabaret in the Columbia Club, frequently performs with Laney Wilson, a Great American Songbook finalist.

Henry Ryder, who performed as James Whitcomb Riley, was accompanied by Marilyn Goeke, performing as  Magdalena Holstein, at the 125th Anniversary Gala.

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FROM THE BACKSHOP Huge recycling effort set April 26 This is worthy of your attention. Carmel Utilities, the Carmel Police Dept., Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana and Carmel Green Teens, among others, will stage an event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 26 for electronics recycling, prescription-drugs disposal, shredding and a used-book drive. It all goes down at the Carmel High School Stadium parking lot, with entrance through Gate 3, exit through Gate 4. This is your chance to easily rid your home of recyclable items and protect your identity through shredding. Do it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another kind of spring cleaning. For more information visit www.carmel.in.gov. Â&#x201C; Â&#x201C; Â&#x201C; The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Relations Dept. has told Current that the comment in this space about City Council member Luci Snyder still awaiting explanation as to why a former newspaper reporter was brought on, at a fee of $99,000, to be an economic-development resource, was incorrect. The department said Snyder was e-mailed on Jan. 3 a thorough explanation. Snyder said she received the message fom the city but never had a meeting with Nancy Heck to discuss her departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic development expenditures. Â&#x201C; Â&#x201C; Â&#x201C; And so, the March 31 deadline came and went with much fanfare (cough, cough) for registering for Obamacare. President Barack Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initiative reeled in a whopping seven million registrants. How many healthy, previously insured folks were piped aboard the Good Ship Socialist? How many were previously uninsured? We believe you can make educated guesses at answers. So, then, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you like your insurance â&#x20AC;Ś.â&#x20AC;? Travesty. Â&#x201C; Â&#x201C; Â&#x201C; We found it interesting that the federal government actually recruited former NBA stars Earvin â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magicâ&#x20AC;? Johnson and Alonzo Mourning to pitch Obamacare. On our dime, yet.

Breathtaking.

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

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Story-teller, speaker, raconteur Commentary by Terry Anker

These past few days have found us leapfrogging the ancient capitals of Europe on a speaking tour as a part of a responsibility as a member of the board for the Austrian Economics Center in Vienna. Among those on the docket were Bucharest, Athens and London (thanks to my colleagues who tolerate Skype and late-night email as the sole paths of communication back home). Each city designated for our little roadshow warrants four or five international guests buttressed by a slightly larger domestic contingent. In a weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time, I was exposed to many, many speeches; and an array of opinions equally abundant.

Style and content vary widely. Some are entertaining and others deliberately eschew humor and rely only on dry data, imagining, one supposes, that even the remotest jocularity might diminish the gravitas with which their desired message is conveyed. It is notable that others find parable and anecdote to be the most effec-

tive way to reach the assembled audience. The best find balance.

Weaving both cold fact and personal warmth are among the very most effective methods. So how much latitude can a person take in making a point before she dances on the edge of veracity? When is puffery simply the route to efficiency and when does it become deception? The Romanians clung to figures. Each presentation was a study in PowerPoint precision. The Greeks robustly and captivatingly advocated with a near evangelic zeal. While the Brits, ever true to form, employed restraint and erudition to carry the message. It makes me wonder about our American â&#x20AC;&#x153;style.â&#x20AC;? Do we stray too far from fact when attempting to entertain or do we cling too closely to data and fail to ever make the point?

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK No man is ever whipped, until he quits - in his own mind.

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The turnout for a new dog park at Clay Terrace mall on March 30 showed that desire for one was boiling over.

And in the rush to create the first dog park in Carmel, the mall overlooked a lot of things in the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s construction.

The first is that the small enclosure has only a single gate, meaning that when new dogs enter the park, other dogs have an easy opportunity to make a dash for it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a good thing when there is unobstructed access to a highway less than a hundred yards away.

The second is that there is no water source in the park. That will be a problem in summer when the sun beats down on the dogs, who will have little shade to rest in inside the enclosure. But if you go to the park after a rain there will be plenty of water, because the dog park was built on flat ground and water naturally pools there â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so plan to bring a towel to wipe the mud off your pet before the car ride home.

Third, the park rules say that no small children should be let inside. But with an unattended park thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free and requires no membership, this is a recipe for disaster. Small children are easily knocked down by roughhousing dogs who will pay no attention to a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety.

And speaking of safety, not having memberships means any dog can enter the park.

Speaking from experience, vicious dogs have no place in dog parks. And without a membership-only access, dogsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; safety is at the mercy of whoever happens to show up.

I personally waited more than half an hour to enter the park March 30 because several wolf-hybrids were already inside. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put my dog in harmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way, no matter what defenders of bully breeds might say.

A representative from dog park sponsor, Tom Wood Subuaru, said he was aware of the need for upgrades, but as of press time, they had not been made.

Pete Smith is the managing editor of Current in Carmel. You may e-mail him at pete@youarecurrent.com

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a mass-taxation opportunity Commentary by Rick McKinney

the fairest way to tax in that it affects only those who will benefit most from the service and use it the most. It is also the closest means to a true Citizens of Hamilton County â&#x20AC;Ś Awaken from â&#x20AC;&#x153;market testâ&#x20AC;? in order for other outlying townships your slumber and guard your wallets! to determine whether or not to hold a referendum The much debated and disOPINION cussed subject of mass transit for their citizens.

For every $50,000 you make, at the lawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was addressed this recently endpresent maximum tax level, this service will cost ed session of the Indiana General Assembly with you $125 in after tax dollars each and every year the passage of SB 176 and was promptly signed once the referendum is

by Governor Pence. It passed. takes effect July 1.

For every $50,000 you make, at the lawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s present maximum tax level, this service will You could also pay more In the most simplest cost you $125 in after tax dollars each and every than this because if the terms, this bill is mass year once the referendum is passed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;voluntaryâ&#x20AC;? business contritaxation at its core and bution of 10 percent toward you, Mr./Mrs. Citizen, the annual expenses doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t materialize, then need to be vigilant and pay attention to the future the county or local township governments,which activities of the Hamilton County Council. This is authorized the referendum, are required to make the fiscal body for Hamilton County which now up the difference from county income taxes, not has the decision making power whether to hold property taxes. a county-wide referendum to implement a new Do the math based on your financial situation income tax up to 0.25 percent of your pay to fund then contact all county councilors to express a mass transit system like IndyGo or to pass the your views on this new tax opportunity and vote decision down to the township level where the accordingly when you have the opportunity. Once township board can decide whether or not to enacted, the tax will never go away or down. have solely a township referendum. If the township referendum passes, then only those citizens within that township would pay for mass transit Rick McKinney is an at-large member of the Hamilton County Council. service.

For contact information for him and This is what I, as an individual at-large county other county officials, visit www. councilor who has won five consecutive countyhamiltoncounty.in.gov wide elections, advocate because I believe it is

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Ciao, Mangia! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be missed Editor, I direct this letter to the commentary by Bruce Cordingley regarding the closing of the long-time Carmel restaurant, Mangia!. First of all, it sounded like a personal note to Lee Tyler, owner of Mangia!. Cordingley chose to focus on the parking. Because I am a complete outsider to this whole situation and I have not talked with either party, I can only address this issue with my personal experience and opinion as a regular Mangia! customer. My husband and I were quite fond of the restaurant for many reasons: food and drink were great, staff was friendly, service was superb, management was top notch, ambience comfortable and classy and the great location - the old location. When we learned they were moving to the new Carmel City Center, we were disappointed because we loved the ease of the old location. We could hop out of our car, get out of the weather, and be in the door in ten seconds. Parking was never an issue, even on crowded nights. Because we loved the restaurant, we continued to dine there after the move to City Center, but it turned out that our visits were dwindling. Although Cordingley kept focusing on the availability and cost of the parking, our diminishing visits really boiled down to the

ease of it all. No longer was it a cozy neighborhood restaurant experience. We were put off having to navigate the busy intersection and garage entrance, searching for a parking spot and fighting the weather for a lot more than a minute to get inside. Traffic, parking and ease of access are the same reasons we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drive into downtown Indianapolis for dinner. I feel horrible for Tyler and his staff. He had a great thing going for years, and, funny, when he changed locations, it just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work. Any connection?

I think so. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appreciate Cordingleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tone regarding Tyler: â&#x20AC;&#x153;...I always noticed Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Tyler) car... was parked next to the restaurant...I could never figure out if parking was a problem why he did that...â&#x20AC;? Come on, he owned the restaurant and was in and out of it all times of day. Finally, Cordingleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;gotchaâ&#x20AC;? attitude didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rub me well when he ended his commentary saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;... at least three very successful restaurants have indicated interest...and I believe that it is likely that we will find a very good restaurant to occupy the former Mangia! space.â&#x20AC;? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m certain he will, but it will have to overcome the same inconvenient location. Anyway, I sadly say â&#x20AC;&#x153;good byeâ&#x20AC;? to a long-time great Carmel restaurant.

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My husband has manopause Commentary by Danielle Wilson Remember my last column about how my husband Doo has been getting on my nerves with his rising early and going to bed well HUMOR ahead of his normal schedule?

If I hadn’t hit my obscenely-low word limit (a travesty, in my opinion; greatness cannot be expressed in a mere 450 words!), I would have regaled you with even more stories of unusual behavior. His attempt to simultaneously participate in P-90X and T-25, two intense at-home fitness programs, for example, is driving me absolutely bonkers! (Of course you’re sore and fatigued, my darling, you just did two hours of plyometrics!) He’s also been having frequent minitantrums over the amount of chauffeuring and carpooling he’s been asked to do. “When is it my time?” he complains as he stomps his feet. “I’m sick of having my life revolve around the kids!” he whines, as he throws his hands into the air. “I’m done!” he hurumphs, as he collapses into the armchair. I’m living with a 5-year old Jack LaLanne!

Luckily, we’ve finally diagnosed the problem.

My beloved spouse is going through . . . Manopause. Can you believe it? I wasn’t sure exactly what Man-opause was, so I looked it up. Here’s what I found. “Man-opause is a serious, non-life threating condition that typically afflicts men in their forties. Sufferers usually experience discontentment with the status-quo, anxiety over the demands of middle-age, and an intense desire

to buy a Porsche. Other symptoms may include planning vacations to tropical locations, picking fights with the wife over her awesome basketball team, and a sincere belief that wine is a recovery drink.” Yep, that’s my Doo. I read on.

“Though incurable, symptoms of Man-opause can be alleviated by a periodic venting of emotion and lots of there-theres from the spouse.

Do not, however, under any circumstances, point out the immature or selfish behavior to said sufferer. This technique is a scam cooked up by Hollywood producers and pharmaceutical companies to incite panic in suburbia. Instead, try a more holistic approach. Though not yet approved by the FDA for use on male adults, one promising procedure has its roots in a technique used with tantrum-throwing toddlers: Parents of small children simply step over the child and walk away.

Initial trials with Manopausal men using a similar approach are encouraging. Acknowledgement of his concerns demonstrate love, while time alone allows for thoughtful reflection and regrouping.”

I can do that!

There is a chance that Doo will outgrow his Man-opause, but regardless, at least now we have answers. Life can return to normal! Peace out.

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

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World-famous violin player coming to Palladium stage

By Jay Harvey Â&#x201C; TSXc^aXP[/h^dPaTRdaaT]c R^\ An almost freakish incident of two broken strings in the course of one concert performance gave Midori a flash of acclaim in her early teens.

MUSIC In 1986, Leonard Bernstein was conducting her at the Tanglewood Festival as soloist in his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Serenadeâ&#x20AC;? when she had the sudden twin misfortune. Immediately after the initial accident, Midori (she uses only her first name) made the customary turn to the concertmaster in order to continue. That borrowed instrument suffered the same bad luck as the performance proceeded, and the Japanese-born 14-year-old finished it playing on a third violin, again passed on to her by the first-chair first violinist.

What everyone remarked on at the time was her imperturbable elan in bringing off the performance. She won over everyone, including the astonished Bernstein, and the event made the front page of the New York Times. Yet there has been nothing ordinary about her career since, even without the sensationalism that briefly moved her name onto the news pages.

Those distinctions have included establishing several kinds of music-education programs. One of them gives exposure to music and direct training in underserved neighborhoods in Japan and the United States. It serves about 15,000 people annually in New York City. It is no one-off exposure to music, but a 26-week course.

Another venture, established on the basis of the lucrative Avery Fisher Award she won in 2001, is Partners in Performance, which is designed to stimulate interest in classical music in small cities.

Proceeds from concerts by Midori and other eminent artists are used for support of community music organizations.

Then, a decade ago, she established a program to encourage American youth orchestras. Midori has performed with these orchestras and has advocated for them offstage, using her prominence to strengthen their home viability. Several years ago, she took this initiative outside the United States, collaborating with orchestras in Costa Rica, Bulgaria and Peru.

Midori is an accomplished violin player and also the Her core artistry continues into early chair of the strings department at the University of middle age, complete with an academic Southern California. BdQ\XccTS _W^c^ anchor. She is entering her third year as professor at the University of Southern California, where she chairs the strings department.

If you want to hear how well Midori applies her technical wizardry to musical insight and understanding, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do better than listen to this Carnegie Hall recital performance of Ravelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tziganeâ&#x20AC;? on YouTube. The pianist is Robert McDonald. She was 18 at the time, and already a veteran of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert stages, having made her professional debut at 11. The suspenseful energy and seemingly spontaneous rapport between Midori and McDonald are remarkable.

With pianist Ozgur Avdin, she will play a solo recital here including sonatas by Beethoven, Debussy, and Shostakovich, plus Schubertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rondo Brilliant in B minor.

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THIS WEEK Broadway star at the Palladium â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Movie and television fans might see the name Mandy Patinkin and instantly think of CARMEL Inigo Montoya from â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Princess Brideâ&#x20AC;? or Saul Berenson from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Homeland.â&#x20AC;? But Patinkin is a multi-talented artist who also happens to be a Tony-Awardwinning Broadway legend. From Irving Berlin to Stephen Sondheim, from Cole Porter to Harry Chapin, Mandy Patinkin promises to take listeners on a stunning musical journey theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never forget. To witness this legend of screen and stage in person, plan to attend his concert at 8 p.m. April 11 at the Palladium in Carmel. Tickets start at $15. For more information call 843-3800 or visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sure sign that spring is finally here â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Conner prairie is opening itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outdoor season and holding Spring Break hours!

FISHERS All of Conner Prairieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s indoor and outdoor experiences will now be open. Visit the new indoor Create.Connect exhibit and take advantage of the outdoor play areas and historic experiences. Conner Prairie is located at 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. now through April 13. Regular April W^dab aTbd\T PUcTa 0_aX[ " Â&#x201C; &&% % % Â&#x201C; fff connerprairie.org â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miracle on South Divisionâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This is the last weekend to see the Tom Dudzick play at The Belfry Theatre, 10690 NOBLESVILLE Greenfield Ave. Performances are 8 p.m. April 11 and 12 and 2 p.m. April 13. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miracle on South Divisionâ&#x20AC;? is a heartwarming story about a family with a history, a secret, and the search for truth.

Filled with both humor and tears, it is a story that anyone with a family can appreciate. Cost is $15 for adults and $12 for ages 12 and under.

For more information, call 773-1085 or visit www. thebelfrytheatre.com.

Spring Awakening â&#x20AC;&#x201C; As the land awakens from its winter slumber, plants begin to bloom and animals become more active WESTFIELD as they search for food, shelter and mates. School-aged children are invited to wake up for this eyeopening experience at 1 p.m. April 9 at Cool Creek Park and Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st St. Lady Lazarus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The exhibition of artist Rebecca Gunderman Cisneros

ZIONSVILLE will have an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. April 11 at the SullivanMunce Cultural Center, 225 W. Hawthorne St. Cisneros is a local Zionsville artist whose work is centered around the miracle of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.

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District Galleries:

Free caricatures by Custom Eyes Designs

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Scavenger hunt with unique prizes from the District (Starts at ArtSplash Gallery, 111 W. Main St., Suite 140)

- Evan Lurie Fine Art Gallery

- Artist Row Studios

- Eye on Art Gallery - French Bleu Gallery - Inspire Gallery and Studio

A Spring Egg Hunt for All Ages April 12 -19 (Starts at Auntie Emâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Frozen Custard & Cupcakes, 111 W. Main St., Suite 130)

- Magdalena Gallery of Art - Mary Johnston Studio Gallery - Soori Gallery

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Spring Container Class Presented by the Windowbox Gardner Â&#x201C; EXbXc cWT 0\QPbbPS^a 7^dbT and Heritage Gardens for this fun â&#x20AC;&#x153;make and takeâ&#x20AC;? class that teaches participants how to build a spring flower container. The fee includes all materials needed as well as potting soil, flowers and PRRT]cb ?[TPbT aTVXbcTa Â&#x201C; $($ 4[[Ta AS 5XbWTab Â&#x201C; C^SPh c^ " _ \ Â&#x201C; # Â&#x201C; 2P[[ %(% # #& c^ aTVXbcTa ^a email Gretchen@windowboxgardener.com

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Prairie Plates with Joseph Decuis Restaurant Â&#x201C; Prairie Plates is an adults-only dining experience.

Each event includes a gourmet style meal from the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top chefs and artisans. This outing includes multiple courses, which will include Wagyu beef from Joesph Decuis (a restaurant in northeast Indiana) and wine from their award-winning list.

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TRUoriginal Mixed Media Workshop with Jill Metz Â&#x201C; <TTc Pc =XRZT[ ?[PcT 0acb U^a P d]X`dT Pac experience; artist Jill Metz will lead a workshop on how to create with mixed media techniques and participants will make their own 11x14 family motto.

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Family Game Night at Fall Creek Intermediate School Â&#x201C; 5XbWTab ?PaZb ATRaTPcX^] W^bcb P UP\X[h game night; board games, puzzles, open gym and giant games are available. Snacks will be on hand, all ages are welcome and registration is not re`dXaTS Â&#x201C; ! >[X^ AS 5XbWTab Â&#x201C; C^]XVWc Ua^\ % c^ ' _ \ Â&#x201C; 5aTT Â&#x201C; $($ " $ Â&#x201C; fff UXbWTab X] db _PaZb

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THURSDAY

New exhibits and features in the nine District galleries

Hoosier Antiques Expo Â&#x201C; CWXb cf^ SPh bW^f UTPtures quality antique dealers from across the councah Â&#x201C; 4g_^bXcX^] 7P[[ ! ! 4 "'cW Bc 8]SXP]P_^[Xb Â&#x201C; Today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; April 12 from 10 a.m. to % _ \ Â&#x201C; CXRZTcb PaT & P]S PaT V^^S U^a Q^cW SPhb Â&#x201C; ' % '! %((" Â&#x201C; fff W^^bXTaP]cX`dTbTg_^ R^\

The Belfry Theatre Presents: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miracle on South Division Streetâ&#x20AC;? Â&#x201C; CWXb bW^f cT[[b cWT bc^ah ^U P family with an interesting history, a secret and the ]TTS c^ SXbR^eTa cWT cadcW PQ^dc P \XaPR[T Â&#x201C; %( 6aTT]UXT[S 0eT =^Q[TbeX[[T Â&#x201C; C^]XVWc Pc ' _ \ * 0_aX[ ! Pc ' _ \ * 0_aX[ " Pc ! _ \ Â&#x201C; 0Sd[cb $* ! P]S d]STa ! Â&#x201C; 2P[[ U^a aTbTaePcX^]b &&" '$ Â&#x201C; fff thebelfrytheatre.com

Follow the North Star Â&#x201C; 2^]]Ta ?aPXaXTÂľb ]PcX^]P[[h acclaimed and award-winning program reenacts the experiences of fugitive slaves hoping to find freedom. Learn about the perils of the journey and about the generosity of the families who helped shelter the slaves along the way. This powerful program is for ages 12 and over; kids under 16 must QT PRR^\_P]XTS Qh P] PSd[c Â&#x201C; 2^]]Ta ?aPXaXT 8]cTaPRcXeT 7Xbc^ah ?PaZ "# 0[[Xb^]eX[[T AS 5XbWTab Â&#x201C; Tonight from 6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:30 p.m.; times are staggered TeTah $ \X]dcTb P]S _a^VaP\ [Pbcb ( \X]dcTb Â&#x201C; ATbTaePcX^]b AT`dXaTS Â&#x201C; ! ]^]\T\QTa & \T\QTab Â&#x201C; &&% % % Â&#x201C; fff R^]]Ta_aPXaXT ^aV Live Music at Hopwood Cellars in Zionsville Â&#x201C; EXbXc Hopwood Cellars to enjoy award-winning wines that are made from Midwestern grapes and stay to listen to live music from local rock band Nick Rebic 9^T 7PaXbb^] Â&#x201C; ! 4 2TSPa Bc IX^]beX[[T Â&#x201C; C^]XVWc Ua^\ ' ° _ \ Â&#x201C; 5aTT Â&#x201C; '&" # (( Â&#x201C; fff W^_f^^Scellars.com The Center Presents: Midori at the Palladium Â&#x201C; EX^[X]Xbc <XS^aX QaX]Vb her talent to the Palladium; she is an extraordinary performer and educator who debuted with the New York Philharmonic at just 11 years of age. Today she is a Distinguished Professor of Music at the University of Southern Califor]XP Â&#x201C; 2T]cTa 6aTT] 2Pa\T[ Â&#x201C; C^]XVWc Pc & _ \ Â&#x201C; CXRZTcb bcPac Pc $ Â&#x201C; 2P[[ '#" "' U^a cXRZTcb Â&#x201C; www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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CSO closes season on high note

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The Carmel Symphony Orchestra will also perform a special composition of the Star Spangled Banner during its show on April 12. BdQ\XccTS _W^c^

from the Indiana University School of Music, which makes his performance with the orchestra even more personal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His humanity and grace are the highest,â&#x20AC;?

Bowden said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is a really wonderful man and a brilliant musician.â&#x20AC;?

A rarely performed full four-verse version of the Star Spangled Banner with 200 voices and 110 instruments will kick off the program in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the lyrics as written by Francis Scott Key in 1814. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carmina Buranaâ&#x20AC;? as performed by the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and the Anderson UniverbXch 2W^aP[ 4]bT\Q[Tb Â&#x201C; &)" _ \ 0_aX[ ! Â&#x201C; CWT ?P[[PSXd\ X] 2Pa\T[ Â&#x201C; CXRZTcb bcPac Pc $ Â&#x201C; 5^a more information call 843-3800 or visit www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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sohocafecarmel.com April 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greg Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Haver and friends (Martha Murphy, fiddle; Tim Hof, congas and harmonica; and Danny Meador, upright bass) HOPWOOD CELLARS WINERY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 E. Cedar St., Zionsville â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.hopwoodcellars.com April 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rick Matillo April 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nick Rebic and Joe Harisson OLD NATIONAL CENTRE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.ticketmaster.com April 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Excision with ill.Gates April 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Spring Jam with Mindless Behavior TRADERS POINT CREAMERY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.tpforganics.com April 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jes Richmond VOGUE NIGHTCLUB â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.thevogue.com April 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Booker T Jones April 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Here Come the Mummies

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The Carmel Symphony Orchestra will conclude its season with another fun and MUSIC very personal performance featuring Carl Orffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s epic tale of fate, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carmina Burana,â&#x20AC;? at 7:30 p.m. on April 12 at the Palladium.

One of the highlights of the show will be the vocals sung by the Anderson University Choral Ensembles directed by Rick Sowers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carmina Buranaâ&#x20AC;? is considered the singlebiggest audience draw in the classical music repertoire next to Beethovenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ninth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The opening of Carmina Burana is among the most powerful music ever written,â&#x20AC;? said Carmel Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director David Bowden.

He refers to the piece as a morality tale based on a collection of poetry writings of monks namely about wine, women and song as they relate to the unwavering nature of fate.

Also on the program is Poulencâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concerto for Two Pianos, featuring internationally acclaimed pianist, three-time Sagamore of the Wabash recipient and Indiana Historical Society Living Legend, Charles Webb along with his piano partner, Steven Mann of New York. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a really great balance to Carmina Burana because it has this really humorous, perky, sparking rhythm and melody that has a touch of irony in it,â&#x20AC;? Bowden said.

And Webb is actually a mentor of Bowdenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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AN OPTION Eddie Merlot’s GM Joseph Davey with the cabernet he helped to craft.

THE SCOOP: Eddie Merlot’s has long been known for prime aged steaks and seafood, accompanied by gracious hospitality. But now the Indianapolis location has a new claim to fame, as general manager Joseph Davey was featured on an elite team of sommeliers from across the country who were selected by California’s Raymond Vineyards to create an exclusive sommelier-crafted cabernet sauvignon, which is now available by the glass and by the bottle.

TYPE OF FOOD: American steak and seafood house.

AVERAGE PRICE: $25-$30 FOOD RECOMMENDATION: Lobster Madness menu, through the end of April.

DRINK RECOMMENDATION: Raymond Vineyards “Sommelier Selection” Cabernet.

HOURS: Dinner only, seven nights a week.

PHONE: 846-8303 ADDRESS: 3645 E. 96th Street, Indianapolis WEBSITE: www.eddiemerlots.com

WHE RE I DIN E MIKKI PERRINE, owner and operator, Ginger’s Café WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO EAT? Lutz’s Steak House WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO EAT THERE? I like any of the steaks, and also their seafood!

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT LUTZ’S? I love the staff.

It has great atmosphere. It’s very casual and comfortable.

Lutz’s Steak House is located at 3100 Westfield Rd., Noblesville. They can be contacted at 8965002 or www.lutzs-steakhouse.com.

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BIKINI MARTINI BARTENDER: Jason Hughes, bartender at Noah Grant’s, 65 S. First St., Zionsville.

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Jump rope for fun and fitness Commentary by Kathleen Connelly As a parent and a health professional, I love to see the schools in Fishers promote activity.

My two oldest children attend WELLNESS Hoosier Road Elementary and the past couple of years I have been delighted to see them support the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart Program. It is a program that raises money to help fight against heart disease and supports services offered by the American Heart Association. Recently, the forms came home with my kids and they are excited to participate again.

This got me thinking about my clients and new ways for them to get active. Do you remember spending hours jumping rope on the playground as a kid? I do! As adults, jump roping can provide an intense cardiovascular workout.

Regular jump roping can improve dynamic balance, coordination, reflexes, bone density and muscular endurance. It also can help increase mental alertness and memory as well has improve spacial awareness and reading skills. The Jump Rope Institute states that 10 minutes of

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continual jump roping at 120 RPMs can provide the same benefits as 30 minutes of jogging, 720 yards of swimming and 18 holes of golf. That’s amazing! A simple childhood activity that we can do right on our own driveway or sidewalk can provide so much good for our health!

Another bonus is it’s an activity that the whole family can do. If you have little ones that can’t jump rope yet, they can play outside or sit in a stroller while you jump rope for 5-10 minutes. If your kids are a little older, make it a family affair and add in a couple days of jump roping during the summer. A new jump rope for each family member is a great way to start the spring season.

Here’s a fun fact, did you know Indianapolis has a jump rope organization? They are called the Indy Air Bears and their website is www. indyairbears.homestead.com. The team is made up of children ranging from 2 years old through college. The team provides entertainment for local and national events, competes and provides jump rope clinics for varies youth groups/schools around the country. Just like me, they believe jump roping is a great way to exercise and have lots of fun!

Kathleen M. Connelly is a certified personal trainer and health coach through American Council on Exercise. For health and fitness consulting, individuals or corporations, contact Kathleen at kc@ indyconnelly.com.

Hospital to host gala event - Franciscan St. Francis Health is celebrating its centennial this year and will officially kick off a series of events at 5 p.m. April 10. “Step Back in Time” will provide the special 100 guests an evening of hospital history and refreshments; actresses dressed in 1914-era clothing, who will mingle with guests; Fred Astaire dance instructors demonstrating their fleet-footed moves to Big Band music. The yearlong celebration culminates with a centennial gala on Sept. 27.

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Carmel Health and Living Makes Donation to IU Health — Indiana University Health North Hospital received at $3,200 donation from Carmel Health and Living, enabling the hospital to provide daily newspapers for its fifth floor adult patients and waiting areas. “We are extremely grateful for the generosity of Carmel Health and Living,” said Tracy Miller, director of the Office of Philanthropy for IU Health North, Saxony and Tipton Hospitals. “Newspapers may seem like such a simple thing, but we know that they provide comfort to our patients and allow them to continue some of the same routines they have at home.”

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Open up most of your brokerage, IRA or 401(k) plan statements and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll most likely find a plethora of investment options FINANCE that you are currently invested in or have the option to allocate your funds. The typical diversified investment statement will have a general mix of domestic and international investments across both broad-equity (stock) and fixed-income (bond) asset classes.

The goal of most of these portfolios is to accomplish what every client wants in their portfolio - to gain the most amount of return with the least amount of risk possible. This, in other words, is the founding wish behind the construction of an â&#x20AC;&#x153;efficient portfolio.â&#x20AC;?

What sometimes gets overlooked, though, is the next layer of allocation among those funds.

Most of the time we observe a large portion of portfolios exposed to, coincidentally, â&#x20AC;&#x153;large cap growthâ&#x20AC;? funds and a significant underweighting or complete lack of small cap funds. By definition, large cap refers to companies that have a market capitalization of greater than $10 billion and â&#x20AC;&#x153;small capâ&#x20AC;? stocks generally have a total market capitalization of between $300 million and $2 billion.

However, re-evaluating a portfolio and looking at an investorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exposure to â&#x20AC;&#x153;small capâ&#x20AC;? investments or funds is worth the time and effort if we compare the historical past performance of these investments. For this conversation, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll use the S&P 500 to evaluate â&#x20AC;&#x153;large capâ&#x20AC;? and the Russell 2000 index to evaluate â&#x20AC;&#x153;small cap.â&#x20AC;?

For the context of this article, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look back over the past fifteen years (1998 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2013) and keep in mind this includes two recessions (dot com

and financial crisis). The S&P 500 had an average return of 7.41 percent, compared to the Russell 2000 having a return of 9.07 percent.

That may not sound like much, you say â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.66 percent over 10 years. But if we put that into dollar terms, a $100,000 invested into either portfolio at the beginning of the time period and, assuming all dividends are reinvested, would be worth very different values: $255,285 for the S&P 500 compared to $327,632 for the Russell 2000.

So how much should you allocate to small caps?

This is impossible to answer as there are no one-size-fits-all answers in investing. This is also not to suggest that investors should rush to reallocate their entire portfolio to small cap stocks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this would be very ill-advised and there is a slightly higher degree of risk that comes along with investing in small cap stocks that must be considered.

The point to take away here is to make sure that you are taking the right amount of calculated risk for your portfolio given your goals, intentions and timeframe with your investments and to be sure that your portfolio is taking advantage of the demonstrated â&#x20AC;&#x153;size effectâ&#x20AC;? of investing and that your investment philosophy is backed by academically proven, time-tested data.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rather than investing with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;flavor of the year,â&#x20AC;? as is sometimes demonstrated by advisors and investors chasing past returns of a hot new fund or manager.

6 stocks Warren Buffett never sold â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1) American Express (AXP) is a Buffett holding that dates back to the 1960s. Berkshire holds 151.6 million AXP shares today. This position was worth some $12.7 billion at the start of February. 2) Coca-Cola (KO) has been in the portfolio since in 1988. The beverage giant of the late 1980s is now a behemoth, and its stock has split multiple times in the past three decades.

3) M&T Bank (MTB) may not be a household name, but Buffett has been a long-term holder of this stock. As of February, Buffettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company owned 5.38 million MTB shares worth almost $600 million. 4) Procter & Gamble (PG) has been part of the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio since 1989. When P&G announced the Gillette acquisition, the Oracle of Omaha called it a dream merger and decided to increase his holdings. 5) Without a doubt, Wells Fargo (WFC) is Berkshire Hathawayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest holding â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and one of its favorites. Buffett has added to this position just about every quarter since the start of the recession. 6) Graham Holdings (GHC) - formerly the Washington Post - is a runner-up on this list. Buffett was a Washington Post stakeholder since 1973, and he has shown more than just a passing interest in owning newspapers.

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10 facts about wages â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1) The median pay for an athlete or sports competitor is $39,050. 2) One out of every 17 jobs in America is held by a retail salesperson or a cashier. The average pay for those jobs: $12.20 per hour for retail sales and $9.82 for cashiers. 3) Anesthesiologists make the highest average salary of any profession: $235,070 a year. 4) The average annual pay of a nonfarm animal caretaker ($22,510) exceeds that of a child-care worker ($21,490). 5) Of the 10 largest occupations, only registered nurses â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with an average annual salary of $68,910 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; earn more than the national average for all occupations ($46,440). 6) Both athletic trainers and service-unit operators in the oil, gas and mining industry are precisely at the median annual salary for all U.S. occupations: $42,790. 7) The job with the lowest average hourly pay is a fast-food cook, at $9.07. 8) Operators of nuclear-power reactors earn an average of $78,410 annually. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s less than realestate brokers ($82,380) and funeral-service managers ($80,250). 9) The U.S. boasts 4.6 public-relations specialists for every reporter or correspondent.

Those PR pros earn 40 percent more a year on average than journalists. 10) The median annual salary for economists is $93,070, which theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d probably say is more meaningful than their average salary of $101,450. SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal

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The road to picture perfect rooms Commentary by Vicky Earley Decorating magazines and websites offer a universe of well-appointed rooms that are bookmarked for recreation DECORATING someday in the future.

A copy of such spaces is virtually impossible since shifting any elements will throw off the final effect.

Rather than attempting to copy, use such photos as mere inspiration and consider the following designer secrets for creating your own individual space: Â&#x201C; Pull your seating cluster away from the walls, even if it just a few inches. Â&#x201C; Use one fabulous (and probably expensive) fabric in every room â&#x20AC;Ś it elevates the common fabric (less expensive) and makes the entire room far more dramatic. Â&#x201C; Always consider the ceiling. It really is a major element of any space. Â&#x201C; Pay as much attention to the mood of a furnishing or fabric as to the color. Â&#x201C; Start small when tackling a large design job. The victory of a small job done well will catapult the rest of the project. Â&#x201C; Sometimes the best new element isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t new at all. It is using something that is already owned in a new area or for a new purpose. Â&#x201C; If art over a mantle is too small in scale, tape off the area that would be the appropriate size and paint it a contrasting color.

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Treat the foyer as a special room.

It is the area that introduces guests to the personality of the entire home. Paint or wallpaper the guest closet a color for a truly custom look.

If quality light fixtures through out the home are not in the budget, splurge on the foyer and dining room fixtures. This will elevate the less expensive fixtures in the rest of the home.

Paint white bookshelves that often flank the fireplace. Gray or a muted accent color offer immediate drama and interest.

Add a glass or marble top â&#x20AC;&#x153;tuckâ&#x20AC;? table to your furnishings. This is a petite table that can be moved as needed to accommodate changing needs for lighting and serving.

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Certain cats, dogs deemed best pets for allergy sufferers Commentary by John Mikesell

been proven to be truly hyopoallergenicâ&#x20AC;? Myatt said,â&#x20AC;? but studies suggest that some may be more allergen-friendly than others.â&#x20AC;?

The breeds singled out as Allergen All Stars tend to be smaller, are known to shed less or not shed, and possess shorter coats or fur that produces less dander.

Labrador retrievers, a large breed, made the allergen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; friendly list because they love to swim and their frequent dips limit allergen concentrations in their fur.

Reptiles are suggested as an alternative for people allergic to dander, saliva or urine produced by dogs and cats.

I was surprised that poodles were not on this list. I have reached out to the engineering firm involved, but at this time have not received an answer. I will let you know when I find the answer.

Well, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time of year. Warmer weather will be here soon. Along with that comes sneezing, runny noses and itchy eyes that are the bane of people allergic to their PETS pets.

Now, an air purifier manufacturer and an environmental consulting firm have released their list of the top allergen-friendly pets.

Making the cut for the Allergen All-Star Pet Awards was: Bedlington terrier, Devon Rex, Irish water spaniel, Italian greyhound, Javanese, Labradoodle, Labrador retriever, Maltese, Schnauzer, Yorkshire terrier and Iguana.

The effort was sponsored by Kax Inc. of Southborough, Mass, which makes the Doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice True HEPA Air Purifier under the Honeywell trademark.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America found that 15 to 30 percent of Americans are allergic to cats or dogs, said Ted Myatt, a senior scientist at Environmental Health and Engineering in Needham, Mass., which participated in the report. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to note that no breed of dogs or cats has

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Past, present meet in Shipshewana Commentary by Don Knebel Shipshewana is the only Indiana entry in â&#x20AC;&#x153;1,000 Places to See Before you Die.â&#x20AC;? Each year more than one million visitors TRAVEL come to this self-described â&#x20AC;&#x153;Town of Character,â&#x20AC;? located about 25 miles east of Elkhart, to see how its Amish residents manage to lead such simple lives amid twenty-first century complexity.

The Amish, like the Mennonites, are spiritual descendants of the Anabaptists, European Christians who rejected the idea of infant baptism and were persecuted for their beliefs. They separated from the Mennonites in 1693 when their founder, Jakob Ammann, decided Mennonites were too accommodating of a sinful world. The Amish came to Pennsylvania in the early eighteenth century seeking religious freedom and later came to Ohio and Indiana seeking farmland for their children.

The Amish past is chronicled in the Menno-Hof Museum just south of Shipshewanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only traffic light. The Amish present can be learned from a ride through the countryside in a horse-drawn Amish buggy guided by a retired farmer. The drivers, who speak a German dialect at home, are

willing to answer any questions put to them by the â&#x20AC;&#x153;English,â&#x20AC;? their name for outsiders. As the drivers will explain, the Amish do not avoid all modern conveniences, but only ones that their local Ordnung decides make life too comfortable. So an Amish family may use a powered lawn mower so long as it is not self-propelled or a tractor so long as it does not have rubber tires. A harness factory may use tools powered by compressed air but not by electricity. Most Amish will ride in an automobile owned by others but will not own one themselves. The Amish want to be reminded constantly of their separation from society and their need to trust God and each other.

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Create a soothing gathering place Commentary by Randy Sorrell Interestingly, the recent “Hot and Wet” trend really isn’t all that recent and has actually been a staple in traditional patio OUTDOORS designs for decades. Now, however, it’s approachable in everyday outdoor living. An occasional reality check reminds us where we live and acknowledges that most ZIP codes simply do not entertain, relax and live outdoors in the festive manner we do. We like nice things. We like comfort.

We like luxury.

Both fire and water features are imagined for most of the spaces we design/build/install but don’t always survive the realities of budget. Fortunately, there are several cost-friendly ways to implement each and deliver loads of drama, that can elevate your space to something extraordinary. And, they can be phased in later, too.

Greg Pierceall, professor emeritus of landscape architect at Purdue University and acknowledged “rock star” in our industry, recently stated (actually commanded) at a design symposium, that all great outdoor living spaces deserve some sort of water element. While his thought may be extreme, it certainly offers perspective.

FIRE Formal brick and mortar fireplaces are ideal, but at a $15,000 entry fee, sometimes difficult to accomplish. Stunning pre-fabricated copper fire bowls through Frontgate and elsewhere are a great way to test your appetite. And one of my favorite solutions is a natural boulder fire pit that fits almost any style. Lets marry the style of your home and budget with creative solutions.

WATER Although we appreciate dramatic koi ponds, micro water features speak to most of our lifestyles. Low maintenance bubbling boulders, gurgling birdbaths that spill over the side and selfcontained formalized fountains often prevails for costs and simplicity.

There’s an earthy luxury about water and fire features. They calm the soul and gather friends around them for spontaneous celebration. We like that.

Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improvement firm.

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Redesign your kitchen on a budget Commentary by David Decker The kitchen is often considered the headquarters of the modern home. And since it fulfills so many roles in the home, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no INDOORS wonder that so many people want to show off a modern and updated kitchen. The good news is, a few simple design changes can completely reinvent the look of the room. Here are five quick and easy ways to update your kitchen without breaking the bank.

New hardware:Â You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to order entirely new cabinetry to change the look of your kitchen cabinets. Instead, try swapping out your existing hardware and drawer pulls for new ones. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be amazed at the difference new hardware can make on the overall look of the room.

Lighting:Â Lighting is an essential decorative element, especially in the home. Proper lighting makes color more vibrant, while drastically affecting the energy of the room. Softer lighting will create a more elegant feel while bright lighting will make the room cheerful and inviting. You could even install dimmer switches to adjust the lighting depending on your activity or mood. And of course, the lighting fixtures themselves are an important decorative element. Replace your old sconces or hanging fixtures with new ones that feature a different style. Make sure all of the lighting fixtures fit together cohesively to tie

Instead of purchasing entirely new cabinetry to change the look of your kitchen cabinets, try swapping out your existing hardware and drawer pulls for new ones. BdQ\XccTS _W^c^

everything together into a complete look.

New flooring: Gone are the days of standardized laminate or hardwood. Today, kitchen flooring can be found in a vast array of materials, colors, shapes and sizes. Shop around to find a material and price that fits your budget.

A fresh coat of paint: Whether you are using it on your walls, ceiling or refinished cabinetry, a

fresh coat of paint can completely transform the look of a room. Try a new color scheme that you can mix and match with new decorative items.

New dĂŠcor:Â Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no reason to make sweeping dĂŠcor changes. Start with the basics, such as a new table or chairs set. Decide whether your curtains, blinds and window decorations could benefit from an update. If you are redesigning on a tight budget, focus on the small details. Try changing out small details, such as display dishes, framed pictures or potted plants to make a big difference in the overall look of the room.

A kitchen redesign project can be as extensive as you make it. If you are unsure of where to start, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d suggest begin by cleaning out the entire room and donating the items you no longer use.

A clean and organized room is the ideal blank canvas to start your redesign project. You may also want to look into storage options to organize any remaining objects. After everything is neat and tidy, the redesign process can really begin. And by now youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen for yourself that a tight budget doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to keep you from creating a vibrant and user-friendly kitchen space.

David Decker is president of the Affordable Companies, which include Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms and now Affordable Custom Flooring.

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end of entertainment, there is nothing beyond this, nothing.”

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—Jim Crill, veteran producer

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