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Developer, grocer fail to reach agreement on Brookshire sale

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The anticipated sale of the Brookshire Village Shoppes retail center to an unnamed developer who planned to UPDATE bring a grocery store to the site will not happen, according to Carmel City Councilor Jeff Worrell.

“Unfortunately, I hate to report that the developer who Worrel has been working diligently for almost 12 months to secure a grocer, has terminated their involvement,” Worrell stated April 7 in a newsletter email. “In the final hours leading up to securing the lease, major changes to terms were presented that made closing the deal impossible.”

When reached by phone, Worrell said an inability of the developer and grocer to come to terms led to the deal falling apart. He cited confidentiality in declining to name the developer. Because the developer’s plans were contingent on landing a grocery store, the deal to purchase the shopping center was off, too.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said the interested grocer may still find a way to move into the vacant anchor spot.

“I’m hopeful the grocery store is still interested, but they may want to buy the entire center themselves, or they may want to work with a different potential landlord,” said Brainard, who lives within walking distance of the shopping center and said he frequented O’Malia Food Market. “The good news is I think there is a grocery store who has approved the site, but the question is who is going to own the center.”

The mayor declined to identify the grocery tenant, but he said it was one of two that seriously considered the site. He said the company researched the area and decided it would be a good fit but then asked for a substantial rent decrease shortly before a deal was reached, which ended discussions.

Brookshire Village Shoppes on the southwest corner of 126th Street and Gray Road was home to the city’s lone grocery store east of

Keystone Parkway until Marsh supermarkets went out of business in mid-2017. The O’Malia family, which owns Brookshire Village Shoppes, opened a grocery store there in 1982 and operated it until 2001, when it sold its stores to Marsh. Several tenants remain, including CVS, Gymboree Play & Music and Rad’s restaurant.

Brainard said that Carmel’s Marsh stores were doing well when it filed for bankruptcy, and that issues at other Brainard Marsh locations led to the downfall of the entire company.

“When we talk to other grocery stores, we have to get beyond that and show them that this is a good location,” Brainard said, adding that he is aware of a bank wanting to move into the shopping center once a grocery anchor is announced.

Worrell said he’s met with the O’Malia family to discuss next steps and that he’s “turning over stones looking for the next opportunity.”

He’s optimistic a grocer will eventually open in the shopping center and said other potential buyers have expressed interest.

“I am committed to working with the O’Malias to do everything in my power to assist them in finding another buyer who is willing to make a grocer a priority,” Worrell said. “We were as close (to reaching a deal) as we had ever been, but that doesn’t mean it’s over, and I do not believe it’s over.”

Worrell said he and others involved gained valuable insight about the local market and learned other useful lessons that will be helpful as the search continues.

“In speaking to the professionals, the Indianapolis market is extremely volatile right now when it comes to the grocery business,” he said. “That has to be taken into account.”

Brainard said he is optimistic the private sector will fill the empty grocery space without financial assistance from the city.

“There are incentives a city could provide if necessary, but I’m hoping we don’t have to (use them) in that location,” he said.

The O’Malia family declined to comment.

Mayoral debate — Current in Carmel and Ritz Charles have partnered to arrange a public debate between Carmel’s two mayoral candidates, incumbent Jim Brainard and challenger Fred Glynn. The debate is set for 6:30 p.m. April 16 at Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St. The event is free and open to the public. Current in Carmel Managing Editor Ann Marie Shambaugh will serve as the moderator.

Early voting — Early voting for the municipal primary election is under way at the Judicial Voting Center, 1 Hamilton County Square, Noblesville. Learn more at hamiltoncounty.in.gov/222/ Current-Election-Information.

Candidate forum — The Carmel Clay Republican Club is presenting a Republican candidate forum at 7 p.m. April 23 at Carmel City Hall, 1 Civic Square. Republican candidates for mayor, city council and city judge have been invited to participate. The forum will be moderated by political commentator and radio host Abdul Hakim Shabazz.

Parks board appointment — Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard has appointed Jessica Beer to the Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Board for a four-year term. Beer has been a resident of Carmel for 15 years.

In 2012 she co-founded The Urban Chalkboard Play Café and Learning Studio, a hybrid coffee shop and indoor play space.

Professionally she is a researcher in child development and works to bring cuttingedge research about early childhood and developmental science to the everyday lives of families.

30 Under 30 — Destinations International Foundation, a nonprofit trade association that empowers destinations through education, advocacy, leadership and research, named Jordan Musall, marketing manager for Hamilton County Tourism, a member of its 2019-2020 “30 Musall Under 30” class. Musall, 28, oversees digital marketing strategy, marketing intelligence and data analysis for both the county’s tourism and economic development agencies.

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Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Incumbent Carmel City Court Judge Brian Poindexter is facing a challenge from attorney Angela Swenson in the May 7 Republican primary. They answered the following questions from Current: (Read the full version at youarecurrent.com/?p=176533.)

Angela B. Swenson Age: 44 Family: Husband, Court; daughter, Audrey; dog, VolSwenson ley; cat, Bass Years in Carmel: More than 10 Education: Boone County High School, Northern Kentucky University, Florida Coastal School of Law Job: Attorney at Swenson & Associate PC Website: facebook.com/ angelaswensonforjudge Why do you want to run for office? I am running for Carmel City Judge because there needs to be a change in our city court. Our city court needs to be run by an individual with a broad legal background, who demonstrates compassion and respect for all litigants while upholding the law.

What are your qualifications for this office? I have been an attorney for over 16 years, allowing me to represent clients in

Brian G. Poindexter Age: 57 Family: Married to Anne Hensley Poindexter, a Poindexter founding partner with the law firm of Altman Poindexter & Wyatt LLC. Our daughter is a graduate student at the University of Indianapolis.

Years in Carmel: More than 30 Education: New Palestine High School, Ball State University, McKinney School of Law Website: Facebook.com/ PoindexterForJudge Why do you want to run for office? I am committed to ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their personal circumstances or station in life, have equal access to justice.

What are your qualifications for this office? I have spent my entire professional career in a courtroom serving the public and honing my skills. The first 20 years were first as a deputy prosecuting attorney,

family law, criminal law, probate, traffic, guardianship and other civil matters. Also, I’m proud to have served our country as a military police officer in the Army reserves for eight years.

What sets you apart from the other candidate for this office? I have the patience and compassion to help individuals who are dealing with difficult and often life-changing issues while ensuring our community remains safe and our city court is run efficiently.

What is an area where Carmel can improve? From our walking trails, bike paths, community resources and amazing schools we stand out in the state and nation. Our city court should reflect our incredible, diverse community. Also, I believe I can make the Carmel City Court more efficient and ensure that public resources concerning the court are used properly.

Something most people don’t know about you? I served eight years in the Army Reserves as a military police officer, and I still play soccer with a wonderful group of women. initially assigned to a traffic court, and then primarily as a homicide prosecutor in Marion County. The last 10 years I have served as the Judge of Carmel City Court.

What sets you apart from the other candidate for this office? My knowledge of the law, extensive professional experience in the criminal justice system, judicial administration and sound judgement are crucial attributes I bring as a strong, capable and impartial judge.

What is an area where Carmel can improve? The court plans to expand community outreach programs for elementary, middle school and high school students.

It is important to promote good citizenship and the role of a responsible citizen at these age groups. Additional positive impacts at each of these levels can make profound differences.

What is something most people don’t know about you? I spent a great deal of my summers as a youth visiting and working on our family farms. I routinely prepare and can homemade jams and jellies. I learned how to do this by watching my grandmothers in their country kitchens.

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The City of Carmel Street Dept. has issued a list of pavCONSTRUCTION ing projects for the 2019 summer construction season.

Improvements to streets around the city have already begun. Many of the primary thoroughfares will be paved at night (between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.) to be less disruptive for drivers.

Streets within subdivisions will be paved during regular work hours.

The list is subject to change depending upon the results of the bid process, the price of oil and other variable factors.

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• 110th St. • Abney Point Dr. • Abney Run Dr. • Alderbrook Trail • Aquamarine Dr. • Avian Way • Bonaventure Ave. • Bramblewood Way • Carmel Dr. • Castle Rock Dr. • Cherry Creek Blvd.

• Cheryl Ct. • Cheswick Blvd.

• Circle Dr. • Coachman Dr. • Crestwood Dr. • Dawnwood Dr. • Dellfield Blvd. W. • Dolan Way • Downing St. • Dubarry Dr. • E. Main St. • Eden Estates • Emerson Rd.

• Ewing Ct. • Foxwood Place • Frontage Rd..

• Garnet Blvd.

• Glebe St. • Gradle Dr. • Gray Rd. • Greenbelt Ct. • Guilford Road • Haverstick Road • Heartwood Ct. • Hensel Ct • Hensel Dr. & Lakeview Dr. • Horseferry • Ironwood Dr. • Jeffrey Court • Keystone Way • Kingsgate Dri. • Lakeview Dr. • Long Branch Ln • Maplecrest Dr • Mississinewa • Paddle Dr • Park Lane • Pecos Dr.

• Pleasant View • Riverrock Ct. • Sapphire Dr. • Shadowwood Ct. • Shoemaker Dr. • Smokey Rd • Songbird Ln • Spring Farms Dr. • Stratford Place • Sundance Ct. • Sweeping Ridge Dr. • Verdure Ln. • Village Dr. • Violet Way • W 106th St. • W Carmel Dr. • Walter Ct. • Walter St. • Walter St. • Weeping Willow Ct. • Westfield Blvd.

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• Weston Pointe Dr. • Whispering Trail

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CONSTRUCTION CARMEL Range Line Road has reopened to northbound traffic but remains closed southbound between Eighth Street to just south of Clay Terrace, for a drainage and stormwater project.

Lane restrictions are under way near Keystone Parkway and 96th Street, where a new roundabout interchange will be built. Construction is expected to last through the year.

Construction on a new access ramp from Lowes Way to Keystone Parkway is ongoing.

WESTFIELD Phase 5 of the Monon Trail will be a pedestrian bridge crossing Ind. 32. Construction is under way, and temporary lane closures may occur along Ind. 32. The Monon Trail is closed near Ind. 32 until the bridge is complete.

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Election board investigating bribery allegations

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The Hamilton County Election Board wants to hear directly from the people involved in a February meetPOLITICS ing that led to allegations of bribery in the Republican primary race for Carmel mayor.

The three-member board approved a motion April 5 to set a meeting with the three people involved in the February meeting. It is tentaively set to take place at 9 a.m. May 14, which is after the May 7 primary but before the vote is certified May 17.

Joe Weingarten, chair of the Hamilton County Democratic Party, asked the election board to investigate the allegations that representatives from or one or both campaigns requested or offered $140,000 for candidate Fred Glynn not to run against incumbent Mayor Jim Brainard.

Greg Purvis, a Democrat on the board, represented Weingarten at the meeting.

The people at the Feb. 3 meeting were Glynn’s former campaign manager, Dan Hennessey (who now works for the Brainard campaign), Brainard campaign volunteer Allan Sutherlin and Hamilton County Republican Party Chair Laura Campbell.

Glynn said Hennessey told him Brainard’s campaign offered $140,000 for Glynn not to run for office. However, Sutherlin and Campbell said Hennessey requested that amount to keep Glynn from running. Glynn said several days later Hennessey informed him he would be leaving the campaign to go work for Brainard’s campaign.

Election board member Ray Adler compared the May 14 meeting to a probable cause hearing.

“You’re talking about one campaign offering a bribe or another campaign seeking a bribe to get one of the candidates to drop out, if it’s true,” said Purvis, who suggested the Indiana State Police might be asked to investigate.

David Brooks, who represented the Hamilton County Republican Party and Campbell at the April 5 election board meeting, suggested a meeting before anything was referred to state police.

“I’m not interested in goose chases,” Adler said. “If it’s something, I want to get right on it. If it’s nothing, then we’ll ignore it.”

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VFW votes to ban smoking

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“We’re aware that it turns some people off,” Ward said. “Although my wife and I are both non-smokers, we don’t want to upset the apple cart, so to speak. There was once As of April 1, smoking is no longer permita study done (that) tracked establishments ted indoors at Carmel’s VFW Outpost 10003. that decided to ban it. Somewhere The decision has VETERANS left Carmel with north of 50 percent of those establishments failed within a two-year only a few estabperiod. We’re very aware of that. lishments that permit smoking: We’re a neighborhood bar, so we Nippers Grill & Tap on 116th Street, recognize that Sunday through American Legion Post 155 on West Thursday, 90 percent of our busiMain Street, Jimmy B’s Eatery & Pub ness is regular-driven, and even on on College Avenue and Old Town McDanield the weekend it’s still 50 percent Tavern on West Main Street in the regular-driven.”

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City law bans smoking in public places VFW Post 10003 has been a part of except at bars and private clubs.

Carmel since 1968. According to Post ComAs for the V.F.W., McDanield said that mander Steven McDanield, members voted smoking members should still be able to overwhelmingly March 18 to end the post’s enjoy themselves at Post 10003. policy of allowing indoor smoking by a 15-2 “Some members feel that we shouldn’t vote. Although it represents a major change tell veterans that they can’t smoke after for Post 10003, McDanield said he was not all the sacrifices they have made,” he said. particularly surprised by the decision.

“While I understand and actually agree “We did a survey of veterans, asking with that, my logic has always been that if they would join the VFW or why they there are a lot of veterans out there who weren’t coming in anymore, if they were have health problems, that can’t be around already members, and one of the top three smoke, and my philosophy is that the VFW reasons was that the VFW still allowed was a haven for all veterans to come in and smoking,” McDanield said. “These younger enjoy the post. veterans do not want to smoke. And as an “The compromise is that those who organization, the young veterans are our smoke can easily step outside and have a future. Without fail, every post that has cigarette, just as many of them do at home, voted to go non-smoking has seen an inon the rear deck area.” crease in their membership and an increase McDanield said the post has applied for a in their business revenue. I started asking grant to help finance the construction of a questions myself, and I heard story after climate-controlled smoking room addition to story of, ‘I’d hang out here more often’ or, ‘I’d bring my family in here more often if you the building.

“We’re going to do this right,” he said. all didn’t smoke.’”

“We’re trying to accommodate these smokOn the other hand, Steve Ward, who coing veterans, especially since most of them owns Nippers Grill & Tap with his wife, Amy started smoking when they first joined the Ward, said their business would suffer if military.” they banned smoking.

DISPATCHES New council districts — As a result of redistricting approved by the Carmel City Council in 2018, approximately 25 percent of Carmel precincts will move to a different district in 2020. Candidates are running in the new districts in the May 7 primary elections. Voters may visit carmel.in.gov/our-government/ city-council/carmel-city-council-district-maps to see a map of the new districts.

Chew on This — Indiana Humanities will offer simultaneous dinner conversations from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 23 called “Chew on This: What Divides Us?” at 10 Indiana restaurants, including divvy, 71 City Center Dr. in

Carmel. Carmel’s event will be facilitated by Women4Change Indiana Executive Director Rima Shahid. Ticket prices range from $20 to $30, which includes a meal, a non-alcoholic drink, tax and tip. Registration is required at cotwhatdividesus.eventbrite.com.

Rain barrels — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District has begun selling rain barrels and native plans for the season. Rain barrel pre-orders are $75. In addition, the HCSWCD is selling kits of 50 native plants for $120. All orders are due by May 10 and can be completed online at hamiltonswcd.org.

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Volunteers are needed to run the kids’ areas and direct parking. Volunteers can serve in the Command Center at the fire station opposite Badger Fields to facilitate communication between public safety officials and the CarmelFest Committee.

CarmelFest also is searching for marshals to monitor the parade route. Marshals will meet Head Marshal Kurt Rupenthal at 7 a.m.

July 4 at MCL and serve until noon when the parade ends at Carmel High School.

Volunteers can work the parade and the festival, mostly in two-hour shifts. Online registration will open this month and will be available on-site. To register, visit carmelfest.net.

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Shred, recycle, dispose — To help fight fraud, a handful of community groups are joining together for a document-shredding, electronics-recycling, bulk-item and drugdisposal event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 in the parking lot of Creekside Middle School on the southeast corner of W. 126th Street and Shelborne Road. Learn more and see a list of accepted items at carmel.in.gov/Home/Components/News/ News/3514/25?backlist=%2F.

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Scout builds tables, library

By Renee Larr • news@currentincarmel.com Carmel High School senior Joshua Appleton recently became an Eagle Scout — the highest rank in Boy ACHIEVEMENT Scouts of America – after being a Scout for 10 years.

“The one thing I’ve gained the most and use the most out of my experiences through Scouting was leadership,” Appleton said.

“I would always seek out Appleton any leadership roles that I could. That’s just a natural thing for me.”

To earn the Eagle Scout distinction, a Scout must complete a service project that benefits the community. Appleton wanted to do something to honor Carmel Friends Church, where his troop used to conduct meetings.

“I wanted to do something as a farewell gift to the church because (Troop 132) was going to be meeting elsewhere in the future,” Appleton said. “The church had this picnic table we could no longer sit at because it was just falling apart.”

Not only did Appleton refurbish the picnic

Joshua Appleton works on the little free library he built at Carmel Friends Church.

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table, but he also built an additional picnic table and a little free library.

“I went online and found some plans for this library, and now it stands outside of the church. People are using it to exchange books,” he said.

It took Appleton more than 100 hours to complete the project. He finished it in October 2018. Appleton said Scouting has played a significant role in his other extracurricular activities, such as being a member of the Carmel High School marching band.

Appleton plans to attend Purdue University.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel High School senior Josh Schumann’s weeklong trip to Italy to play for the American Football FOOTBALL Worldwide Elite Team included visits to the Coliseum, Vatican City and Florence and a side trip to Switzerland. He returned to the U.S. March 31.

The best part, however, was the friendships he forged.

“I ended up making friends with five dudes that live around Chicago and go to different schools,” Schumann said. “We were hanging out in each other’s hotel rooms, staying up late and had a good time.”

Schumann played outside linebacker for the Greyhounds, who reached the Class 6A state championship game before losing to Warren Central in November 2018. For the AFW Elite Team, he played free safety. He had three tackles and forced a fumble in a 58-0 romp March 30 against the Italian U19 National Team in Milan.

“The game was fun because the whole Italian team was happy to have us there,” Schumann said. “They were extremely welcoming even though we were smack-

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ing them. It was different than anything I experienced before. They weren’t getting frustrated.”

Schumann played the whole game at free safety because he said he was the only player to practice at that spot. It was the final football game for Schumann, who will attend Purdue to major in economics in the fall.

The team got up early and practiced for two hours each day before going on a sightseeing excursion.

Schumann, the only player from Indiana to make the seven-day trip, knew what to expect because his older brother, Justus, a 2016 CHS graduate, made the trip as a senior.

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Five seniors, including four starters, helped guide the Greyhounds to a 26-1 mark this season. Osborn said those seniors For all of Carmel High School’s wealth likely were influenced by watching older of state titles, it had only one boys state players such as Sam Curts, Michael basketball BASKETBALL Volovic, Ben Gardner, Ryan Cline and title (1977) to Zach McRoberts contribute to those its credit prior two state titles. to coach Scott Heady’s arrival in “They were in fifth and sixth 2010-11. grade, and I think at that age, it Since then, the Greyhounds have has a big impact on you,” Osborn won three Class 4A state championsaid. “Then, when you get into high ships, two under Heady in 2012 and Osborn school, it’s pretty vivid and some2013, and March 23 under his sucthing you want to strive for. They’re a really cessor, Ryan Osborn. It’s certainly the team unselfish group and really fun to coach.” of the decade in Class 4A as no other team Osborn said the group doesn’t play for won more than one title. CHS also reached statistics. the state title game before losing to Warren “They don’t play for shots,” he said. “They Central in 2018. don’t play for points. They play for each Osborn, who was Heady’s assistant for other. It’s not like we’ve been loaded with six seasons, became head coach in 2017-18 Division I talent.” when Heady took the Marian University job.

However, the team has been stocked “It’s been special,” said Osborn, whose with players with high basketball IQs, he team beat Ben Davis 60-55 in the state said. final. “I feel like we’ve built over the last Osborn said while the championships eight years an identity that the kids really are great, it’s the development he enjoys buy into. For a lot of these guys, this opwatching. portunity to play for Carmel High School is “It’s great to see them realize their something they’ve been looking into since dream,” Osborn said. their young days, playing with the (Carmel) Pups program.”

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Tennis nonprofit receives grant

By Rick Morwick • rick@youarecurrent.com National Junior Tennis and Learning of Indianapolis was one of 43 organizations awarded a grant last month from the USTA Foundation, the GIVING BACK charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association.

NJTL of Indianapolis, a Carmel-based nonprofit that offers affordable year-round tennis and education programs for youth, received a $15,000 program grant. The organization plans to use it to enhance the new after-school program at Lighthouse Charter in Indianapolis.

“Right now, the program runs two days a week, with 45 minutes focused on tutoring, homework help, etc., and 45 minutes of tennis instruction,” said Dax Lowery, NJTL of Indianapolis executive director. “In the future, we hope to expand the program in terms of the number of days and participants and to eventually add more schools.”

NJTL of Indianapolis, headquarted at the USTA Midwest offices in south Carmel, serves approximately 1,000 kids — ages 5 to 18 — through numerous classes and the new after-school program.

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DISPATCHES Grant to fund road projects — INDOT has awarded Hamilton County $719,285 as part of its Community Crossings Matching Grant Fund Program. The county will use the money to resurface various deteriorated areas along 146th Street, primarily the intersection of 146th and Hazel Dell Road.

This funding will also be used to resurface 196th Street from Promise Road to State Road 13 in Wayne Township. The grant will fund 50 percent of the construction up to the awarded amount. Hamilton County is responsible for funding the rest. Work is tentatively set to start in August.

Students participate in a National Junior Tennis and Learning of Indianapolis after-school program at Lighthouse Charter School. (Submitted photo)

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“The grant will be used to build on what we’ve started in our after-school tennis and education program,” Lowery said.

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Thompson, who retired from the Air Carmel novelist James M. Thompson is Force in 1980 and worked nearly 20 years adept at creating interstellar worlds and in the private sector, recently fanciful science ficAUTHOR tion adventure when self-published the book through Amazon. The novel is his seventh plying his craft. overall and the first written under But to establish the setting for his real name. He published his first his latest book, “Tuyet,” Thompson six books under the pen name M.L. did not have to stretch his imaginaHollinger. tion. Rather, he drew from firsthand A Carmel resident since 1980, observation during his military serThompson Thompson, 83, is a retired aeronauvice in Vietnam. tical engineer who spent much of his career A work 14 years in the making, “Tuyet” in the military space program. He was a tells the fictional story of a Vietnamese project officer on the Titan III space booster woman who, forced into prostitution by the and was a liaison officer to NASA on the exigencies of war, escapes to the United space shuttle program.

States seeking a new life and happiness Thompson began writing in 1999 — first that she may — or may not — find. short stories and eventually novels — when “I was an advisor to the Vietnamese Air he retired from the private sector. He has Force at Bien Hoa Air Base from August three more books in progress.

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Xchocol’Art owner achieves longtime goal of opening storefront

By Riya Chinni • news@currentincarmel.com Among the newest additions to Carmel’s Arts & Design District is Xchocol’Art, a chocolate shop that provides an outlet for owner Joann Hofer to COVER STORY express her artistic talents through a mural on the wall and intricate designs on the chocolate itself.

Hofer, a Carmel resident, uses cocoa paints to create “chocolate tiles,” which she places on the confections as decorations.

“The name of the company is Xchocol’Art (meaning), ‘the art of chocolate.’ Not in just the making of it, but also in the colors that I use,” Hofer said. “I used to paint in porcelain, in oil and in acrylic and now my medium is chocolate.”

Hofer, whose store is now open at 228 W. Main St., began learning how to make chocolate in 2011, traveling to Austria to understand European chocolate-making and flavor combinations. Although Hofer worked as a distributor for an Austrian chocolate manufacturer, she decided to start making chocolate herself. Eventually, she began selling her products at the Carmel Farmers Market.

“That really helped create a customer base that was interested in handmade products, not your regular supermarket chocolate,” she said.

Although Hofer launched her small business almost seven years ago, it was only two or three years ago that she started planning for a storefront. “(Having a store) is something that I’ve dreamt of for many years, but of course it takes time to build something, and it’s worth it to take the time and wait a little bit and not rush things,” Hofer said. “(The store) is a little boutique. It’s a jewelry box for chocolate. It’s a little cushion-y box where you can enter and you can pick your favorite flavors.”

The Arts & Design District is a perfect fit for her store, Hofer said.

“I am an artist myself, and that’s the reason that I wanted to be here, in the center,” Hofer said. “My mind is always turning on flavor combinations, what kind of art I can make on the chocolate. Those are little art pieces that you see in the case.”

Darby Casaday, a Zionsville resident and close friend of Hofer’s, agrees.

“Joann is a very creative person with a strong sense of style,” Casaday said. “Her

Xchocol’Art owner Joann Hofer pulls a chocolate from the display case to show a customer. (Photos by Sara Baldwin Schatz)

Hofer uses the cocoa paints to create chocolate “tiles,” which she places on the confections as decorations.

chocolates are works of art, in both taste and presentation.”

In addition to being edible pieces of artwork, Xchocol’Art’s items are unique in that

Chocolate slippers are one of the unique chocolate designs offered at Xchocol’Art.

Xchocol’Art is made from cacao beans sourced by Hofer, who travels to Ecuador ​to visit cacao farms.

they are created with an Austrian influence.

Hofer said her products are similar to those found in Europe.

“European chocolate is very detailed, and

MEET JOANN HOFER • Birthplace: Boston • Favorite hobby: Biking on the Monon Trail • Favorite dessert: “My own truffles” • Favorite artist: Klimt • Favorite art medium: Chocolate • Favorite dish to cook: Pasta • Favorite quote:

• Favorite local restaurant: “I have a few favorites but, at the moment, a drink after work at 3UP across the street” • Favorite truffle in the store: Whiskey honey • Favorite vacation destinations: Austria /

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the flavors are very natural. You will not find any preservatives or additives in the chocolate,” Hofer said. “I love when people taste fresh truffles because the flavor is fresh, and the flavor is alive, and that’s what makes it special.”

Hofer said as she continues to operate her new storefront, she is most excited to keep experimenting with flavors and expanding on her chocolate art. “(My favorite part of making chocolate) is the quietness that it brings me,” she said.

“I get really in the zone when I’m making chocolate because it’s very detail-oriented.

Just getting in the zone of the artistry of making it makes me calm.”

Hofer said she chose to make chocolate because she wanted to create something that would create happiness.

“I think that chocolate is something that makes people happy,” she said. “It’s something that brings a lot of joy to life, and I just want to go in the route of joyfulness.”

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ESSAY Giving thanks

LETTER It’s easy to re-use plastic shopping bags

Commentary by Terry Anker So many of our time-tested, traditional behaviors are dismissed as valueless by one generation only to be found to be important by the next. Perhaps it is the cycle of humans to reject those things that remind us of our parents — only to be shown that our folks were right.

One could add to the list: simple human gratitude. For some, giving thanks was a precursor to every meal and a focus of most Sunday mornings. We were reminded to hold up those who had grown, delivered and prepared our food. We were urged to praise God who had created our bodies to make good use of that nourishment. And almost without fail, we were retold that many others did not have our advantages. The message was a simple one: No matter how bad we indulged ourselves in evaluation of our own conditions, we should be reminded of our good fortune.

Now, decades later, the prayer before meals has largely been erased. The civil discourse that once urged grateful restraint has been replaced by rapacious demand for divisiveness, entitlement and tribalism. At the same time, countless authors, columnists and television self-help stylists urge us to give thanks. These last few years have brought many studies about the value of gratitude. We’ve learned giving is good. Thanking is good. We are encouraged to keep journals, to appreciate those around us and to share our abundance. It seems that it makes us healthier and happier.

Thank you for reading and participating in our local community. Thank you for writing to criticize or support. Thank you for paying attention. It is important and inspires the writing, preparing and publishing of this paper.

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

Surviving spring break Commentary by Danielle Wilson Shoo! I just survived a spring break road trip with four teenagers and a bald husband.

I’m doing OK, thanks for asking, although it may take some time to recover.

HUMOR I’ve seen things, my friends.

For starters, I used to think that my older daughter was unique in her ability to dawdle. Always the last one out the door, rarely arriving on time, usually forgetting her glasses or charger. But no, it seems her pace is similar to many other girls her age, at least the three she brought with her. We were staying in a condo that was “For Sale” and consequently had to be out for showings. Have you ever wrangled chickens? And made sure there was not a pellet of poop left in the yard? That’s what it was like evicting these four to ensure a presentable condo. Smelly and exhausting.

Remaining on this topic, one had the unfortunate experience of dance-kicking her phone into a bay noted for large hammer-

heads. Despite the tears, I forbade a rescue attempt.

Probably the most traumatic portion of our adventure was the car ride home. We knew it would be bad, but until one has been sitting in a minivan for 19 hours with nothing but sweat and despair for company, one doesn’t really understand the stupidity of one’s decisions. Why didn’t we fly? Why didn’t we at least drive through the night?

Why on earth would we attempt to navigate Atlanta in daylight? Have my soulless ginger skills taught me nothing?

I did manage to avoid major sunburn, so there’s that, and petty squabbles were kept to a minimum. But, shoo!

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Love sought is good, but given unsought, is better.”

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Editor, A previous issue of Current in Carmel had an article about Kroger planning to eliminate plastic bags.

I think I have a very practical and effective suggestion that would greatly reduce the volume of plastic bags being used in the retail stores.

How about if we encourage everyday customers to re-use the ones they accumulate?

I normally cut a hole in the side of an empty gallon-size plastic milk bottle and stuff the plastic bags into it.

There’s no reason people couldn’t bring several of them back to Kroger when they shop to be re-used. The bags crunch up to a very small size when empty, so they would not be at all cumbersome.

You would think that environmentalists would have made such a suggestion years ago, but I question their sincerity in taking action to improve our environment. I believe they are mostly concerned about power and control over everyday folks.

Rolf Thoryk, Carmel

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READERS’ VIEWS Trumping your view as it has been under many past presidents.

Editor, However, our economy under Trump’s poliThis letter is written in response to cies — tax cuts, less regulation, unemployDanielle Wilson’s article “Can You Trump My ment at record lows, less on welfare — is View?” back on track.

I actually read the Trump in two years Trump in two years piece in utter disbehas done more for lief. It’s hard to know has done more for the the American people where to begin.

How about with American people (both men (both men and women than any reChristine Blasey Ford? and women equally) than equally) cent president.

Apparently, your view You want proof that is just because she is any recent president. he is moral? He is the a woman we should most pro-life president we have ever had, take her word to a claim that she didn’t protecting human life at its most vulnerable know when, where or how it happened. stage.

Trump’s comments were based on facts I would like to encourage all who are proand not on Mrs. Ford’s gender. Seems quite choice, as Abby Johnson with a good heart rational to me. once was, to see the movie “Unplanned” and As for Charlottesville, Trump has never supported the white supremacist movement! see what you think.

Linda Borgo, Carmel You are right that the deficit is growing,

Response missed the point Editor, Jeff Lefevere responded to my recent letter by completely missing my point, which was that (mayoral candidate) Fred Glynn called out Carmel voters for re-electing Mayor Jim Brainard through “name identification,” not “adulation.” I did list many reasons for adulation, all of which Jeff Lefevere did agree were “amazing things.” Yet, his response went on to claim that our city council “has largely been selected by the mayor.” Last time I checked, these are not appointed positions, and Carmel voters went to the polls and made informed decisions when casting their ballots.

Jeff Lefevere also went on to criticize our duly elected officials for making deci-

sions that some had opposed. That is his right. However, please do not insult those of us who did agree with these decisions as though we are unintelligent. Most of us are not unduly concerned about the city debt, as the revenue base is growing, the plans are not short-term and our bond ratings have gone up.

We did get tired of the city council members who were blocking or trying to block progress and voted them out in the last election. So, if you oppose re-election of our mayor and our city council, please present facts and your opinions but please stop portraying the rest of us in this insulting manner.

Mary Kinietz-Boyden, Carmel

Most of us are not unduly concerned about the city debt, as the revenue base is growing, the plans are not short-term and our bond ratings have gone up.

Another marginalized group Editor, While we’re at it, can we add unborn babies to the list of marginalized groups that

would receive protection under hate crime legislation?

Bridget Vickery, Carmel

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Poor reflections of myself Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I’ve been sifting through recent vacation scrapbooks to find updated photos of myself to post on Facebook.

HUMOR I found a really flattering one where I thought I looked 10 years younger than my actual 72 years. My wife agreed, and then she skipped to the next photo from our cruise.

“Who’s the old man gobbling down that sandwich?” I asked.

“That’s you, Dick.”

“That can’t be me. He looks 85.”

“You just didn’t take a very good picture that day.”

“For the record, you took the picture.

And you’re saying that between Prague and Budapest, I went from looking like we were recently wed to looking like I was nearly dead? What accounts for the big change?”

“Posing next to that attractive young waiter at the outdoor cafe made you look old in comparison.”

“I see, Mary Ellen. So, is that why you always stood in front of 300-year-old castles?”

“Good portraits also are about lighting, camera angle and the colors you are wear-

ing. And, of course, the number of pixels, whatever that means. For example, in our house you look much younger and more attractive in the kitchen lighting than in the bedroom lighting. Sorry, that was an unfortunate example.”

I think I appear a lot younger in my bathroom mirror than in Mary Ellen’s. I asked her why.

“Simple,” she said. “In your bathroom, some of the bulbs are usually burned out and the mirror is always foggy.”

“So, which one is the actual me? What do I truly look like?” I know Joan Rivers used to ask herself the same question.

“When you first get out of bed in the morning, walk under the skylight and stagger to the bathroom. Tthat’s what you really look like.”

As we took our evening walk yesterday, a neighbor remarked that I looked like I was under the weather. “No, he’s fine,” Mary Ellen said. “He’s just under a streetlamp.”

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“Dr. Bell is based out of Fishers but is reChildren and teens are under increasing ally well-known nationally,” Braley said. “We pressure to perform at a high level, not only really felt like he aligned with our in school MENTAL HEALTH but also in thoughts and goals on this topic.”

The free event is aimed at parsports and ents of children ages 8 to 15. extra-curricular activities. The pres“Dr. Bell will speak for 30 minsure can lead to stress, anxiety and utes or so and then will moderate even depression. a panel discussion with five guest As part of a Hamilton County speakers,” Braley said.

Leadership Academy group project, Bell Panelists include Michael Beresa panel discussion called “Help Your ford, Carmel Clay Schools superintendent; Child Be Their Best” will be conducted at Lulu Black, student athlete at Hamilton 6:30 p.m. April 24 at Launch Fishers, 12175 Southeastern High School; Brooke Lawson, Visionary Way. The discussion will focus on HSE mental health and school counseling the connection of mental health, parents, coordinator; Scott Spillman, executive direckids and sports. tor of S.P.O.R.T.S.; and Kert Toler, a coach for “You can see that mentality or unwritten Indy Premier Soccer. message out there to be the best at what“We thought the diversity of this panel was ever it is and how that mindset can weigh really good both from the different areas of on kids,” project group leader Drew Braley expertise and their involvement at different said. “A lot of times that can be manifested levels within the community,” Braley said. in either school or sports. When kids feel To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/ like they aren’t doing their best, then they help-your-child-be-their-best-registrafeel unworthy.” tion-59302565570.

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This year, the event is celebrating its 15th anniversary. It is set for April 25 at the Marriott Hotel at Keystone at the Crossing in Indianapolis.

The Women of Vision Giving Club provides grants that support programs and other initiatives that serve women and children patients of Riverview Health.

The luncheon will welcome Joy Fitzgerald as the keynote speaker. Fitzgerald is Eli Lilly’s chief diversity officer and the author of “The Journey to Joy.” “This year, we’re happy to welcome a speaker who not only empowers women but also inspires others through real-life stories, both personal and professional,” said Megan Wiles, executive director of Riverview Health Foundation. “Joy works locally in Indianapolis but is a global leader in her field and well-known speaker. We’re

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to put the race on, you have to find a nonprofit that focuses on financial literary and financial education.”

For Ashley Naab, this race is the perfect After the race, participants can blend.

FINANCES enjoy the Well-A-Bration featuring The 4.01K Race music, food, drinks and games. for Financial Fit“The Well-A-Bration will have ness is set for 1 p.m. April 28 at different health and financial Carmel Middle School. The 2 1/2-mile wellness-related vendors on-site,” race, which is making its IndianapNaab said. olis-area debut, is conducted by Finish Line is one of ProCourse’s Carmel-based ProCourse Fiduciary Naab clients and is a race supporter.

Advisors, which advises companies “There will be a Finish Line banner at the on 401K plans. Race proceeds will benefit Junior Achievement of Central Indiana’s mis- finish line for a photo-op area,” Naab said.

Naab said because the Finish Line headsion to promote financial literacy. quarters is on the east side of Indianapolis, “What makes this unique is it’s supportall its specific sponsorship goes to a school ing overall wellness, so you get the health on the east side. part with the run,” said Naab, director of “They’ve worked with Junior Achievement marketing for ProCourse Fiduciary Advisors. to make sure students from the east side “Then there is the financial part of it. I feel are brought in,” Naab said. “MJ Insurance is like a lot of the stress our clients see in our silver sponsor. With their support we their employees has a lot to do with finanare able to provide JA programs to 16 classcial stress, so that affects their health.” rooms in Central Indiana.”

The race recently celebrated its fifth anAs of April 1, Naab said the race had niversary in Orlando.

“It had such a big following that there are raised more than $33,000.

To sign up for the 4.01K Race for Financial actually 13 cities putting this race on now in different states,” Naab said. “With the rights Fitness, visit 401krace.com/indianapolis/.

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“We realized there was a huge demand for a good martial arts school in the Carmel area while we were attending many local community and school events,” said Jin Park, director of Master Yoo’s Tae Kwan Do. “Our mission statement is to empower our students with valuable skills for their daily life by providing them the highest quality martial arts instruction, and we feel that our mission statement will meet the expectation of these Carmel families.”

Tae Kwon Do is a form of self-defense training that originated in Korea and is recognized as one of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world. It debuted as an Olympic sport at the 2000 Games in Sydney.

“Tae Kwon Do is also a great way to build up one’s character. Children gain focus, confidence, self-discipline and respect while learning Tae Kwon Do, and adults improve

Master Yoo’s Tae Kwon Do is preparing to open a new martial arts school in Carmel. (Submitted photo)

their physical fitness, relieve stress and learn self-defense in a positive, encouraging environment,” Park said. “Families get to spend quality time together in an activity that everyone can participate in and enjoy.”

Master Yoo’s offers classes for students as young as 4 to adults.

As part of its mission, Master Yoo’s students will participate in the school’s sixth annual Board Break-A-Thon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 20 at the Carmel High School gym.

The event will benefit Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.

This year, Master Yoo’s students are preparing to break 5,000 boards to reach their goal of raising $35,000 for the hospital.

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Carmel Clay Republican Club Presenting Its 2019 Republican Candidate Forum The event will be held at the Carmel City Council Chamber, April 23, 2019 The event will be held at the Carmel City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, starting at 7:00 pm sharp.

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From left, Lt. Melissa Uhrick, records clerk Alyssa Henricks and Sgt. Andrew Carey, represent the Hamilton County Jail at the job fair.

DISPATCHES Clay Terrace egg hunt returns — Clay Terrace invites the community to enjoy the eighth annual Easter Egg Hunt from 9 to 11 a.m. April 20. Children age 10 and younger can collect eggs filled with candy and toys spread across the stretch of the lawn. After the hunt, children can enjoy pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, entertainment and more. Learn more at clayterrace.com.

Tom Wood Subaru promotes recycling — In a new partnership with Terracycle, Tom Wood Subaru, 3300 E. 96th St. in Carmel, is taking part in a new initiative encouraging recycling of three specific types of waste at the dealership. The items include disposable cups, lids and straws; candy and snack

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Addison Ahrendts has a new copy of “A Streetcar Named Desire” movie. But she won’t watch it for a few THEATER weeks.

“I only saw the movie once when I was younger and I went out and bought it, but I refuse to watch it now that I’ve been cast,” Ahrendts said. “I’m going to wait until after our show and possibly regret things or love what we did with it.”

Ahrendts, an Indianapolis resident, is playing Stella Kowalski in Carmel Community Players’ production of the Tennessee Williams’ classic April 26 to May 5 at the The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel.

Kim Hunter won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Stella in the 1951 movie.

“Stella is very therapeutic for me. I’m familiar with some of the emotions she goes through in relationship dynamics,” Ahrendts said. “It’s to show people the personal side of a domestic lifestyle like that. I love doing the darker, emotionally in-depth characters.”

Marlon Brando had the famous role of Stella’s abusive husband, Stanley Kowalski.

Carmel resident Jonathan Scoble plays Stanley.

“It’s a challenge,” Scoble said. “I wanted a character and I got one. I hadn’t read the (play) before. I came to audition for a cold read. Someone gave me advice not to watch the movie, so I haven’t. I’ve seen snippets by happenstance because it’s such an iconic show. I’ve got some work to do, but I’ve got a grasp on him.”

Scoble said the role is easily the most complex he has had to tackle in his short acting career.

“He’s truly a character. He’s got some layers to him, for sure,” Scoble said.

Scoble started acting about 18 months ago.

“That bug bit me pretty good,” Scoble said. “I’m going project to project, very opportunistically.”

From left, Jonathan Scoble, Addison Ahrendts, Laura Givens and Adam Workman star in “A Streetcar Named Desire.” (Submitted photo)

Laura Givens, a Noblesville resident, plays Blanche DuBois, Stella’s older sister who comes to live with her sister and brother-in-law in New Orleans after losing her teaching job and the family home to creditors. Blanche views Stanley as common and he doesn’t like her presence.

“It’s one of the roles I’ve always had my eye on,” Givens said. “There are a lot of dimensions to Blanche. I’ve focused on the text. It’s a rich text and Tennessee Williams gives you lots of clues. Tennessee Williams’ writing is so lyrical and it’s a pleasure to be a part of.”

Lawrence resident Adam Workman plays Harold Mitchell, who goes by Mitch.

“I was a theater major in college but really didn’t do anything with that for about 10 years,” Workman said. “I got a regular 9 to 5 job and have been back doing theater for about two years now.”

Workman said it’s a challenge to find something relatable in the character, a friend of Stanley who ends up dating Blanche.

“It’s such a famous play and movie,” Workman said. “You want to live up to that and give it justice.”

Workman recently worked with director Brent Wooldridge, a Plainfield resident who is directing his third play with CCP. “I’ve been doing theater for 25 years, at least. I’ve lost count of how many shows I’ve directed. It’s probably in the 60s by now,” Wooldridge said.

Wooldridge said the play is designed for a bigger space.

“There are some challenges there,” he said.

There are 11 cast members. Bobbi Van Howe is the producer and Charlie Hanover is the executive producer.

Civic Theatre announces 2019-2020 season editorial@youarecurrent.com Civic Theatre is bringing a diverse lineup of shows to the stage for the 2019-2020 season, according to Civic’s Executive Artistic Director Michael Lasley. Included in the schedule are family favorites, a classic piece of literature, a courtroom drama and an oversized Christmas elf.

Opening Civic’s season Oct. 4 is the funny, sunny tribute to ABBA and island living, “Mamma Mia!” For the first time in several years, Civic brings a holiday-themed show to the stage in December with “Elf The Musical.” Civic’s play selections are William Shakespeare’s classic comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” in February 2020 and Aaron Sorkin’s stage adaptation of “A Few Good Men,” presented in the Studio Theater in March 2020. Concluding the main stage offerings in April 2020 is Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical.”

With this announcement also comes the launch of Civic’s new website. Visit civictheatre.org to purchase tickets, enroll for classes, see photos of productions, to donate and more.

Carmel — World Voice Day is set for 6:30 p.m. April 16 at the Palladium.

The stage is turned into a nightclub-style setting where amateur and professional singers are invited to perform a song of their choice. For more, thecenterpresents.org.

Westfield — Uncorked with Morgan Taylor! is set for 7 p.m. April 19 at Urban Vines Winery & Brewery, 303 E. 161st St. For more, visit urban-vines.com.

Noblesville — The 7th Annual Welcome to Fairyville is set for April 17 to 20 on the Nickel Plate Arts campus, 107 S. 8th St., with most events free. For more, visit nickelplatearts.org.

Noblesville —Third Saturday Comedy Showcase Series is set for 8 p.m. April 20 at Logan Street Sanctuary, 1274 Logan St. For more, visit loganstreetsanctuary.org.

Whitestown — After Funk’s album-release tour will stop at Moontown Brewery at 8 p.m.

April 20. For more, visit moontownbeer.com.

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Piano Church,” which was published in the Tipton Poetry Journal, has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Published by Pushcart Press, the prize honors the best small-press Rosemary Freedman’s love for poetry poetry, short fiction and essays, etc., pubstarted at Lawrence Central High School lished the previous year. when she met her PUSHCART literature teacher, “It was nominated right after my mother passed away, so to me it Paris Goodrum. was a sign,” Freedman said. “For “I felt like he treated us as the last five years, I had spent all though we were college students day Sundays visiting my mother. and he took literature very seriThe nomination came to me as an ously,” said Freedman, a Carmel indication that my mother would resident. “I decided I wanted to go Freedman want me to spend more time focusto college to be a poet.”

So, she attended Indiana University “to be ing on my writing.”

The idea for “The Fifteen Piano Church” a poet.” was inspired by one of Freedman’s patients “The lady who was registering me for my who told her churches often take pianos as classes literally laughed at me and told me donations.

I needed to pick something else,” Freedman “And then on many occasions, they alsaid. “I called my brother, Tom, and he told ready have pianos but know it is important me to pick nursing, so I started nursing to families,” she said. school two days later. I also got a B.A. in Freedman will know by the end of May if creative writing and literature.” her poem was selected for a Pushcart Prize.

During college, Freedman consistently Her first book of poems, “A Room Full of wrote poetry but slowed down when she Good Intentions,” is set to be published in became a mom. Two years ago, with her children “mostly grown,” she started writing the next four to six months. again. Now, one of her poems, “The Fifteen

Work displayed at Stutz event

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Cindy Wingo has watched the Stutz Artists Open House grow each year.

“I moved into the Stutz in EXHIBIT 1991 when there were only a few artists in the building at the time,” the Carmel artist said. “In 1993, only a couple of years after Turner Woodard purchased the building, a group of about 10 of the original artists decided to have the first art show. We didn’t know what to expect but were overwhelmed when a couple thousand people came through. We didn’t charge anything to get in, and needless to say, accommodations at that point were pretty lowbrow. The atmosphere was electric. We all sold work and a great time was had by all.

“Each year the event has grown, now to more than 6,000 people coming through, so we’ve had to increase the amount of security necessary to keep everyone safe and it became necessary to charge for the event to pay for that.”

The Stutz Open House is scheduled from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. April 26 and 2 to 7 p.m.

April 27 at the Stutz Business and Arts Center, 1060 N. Capital Ave., Indianapolis.

Carmel artist Cindy Wingo has had a studio in the Stutz Business and Arts Center since 1991.

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“When I moved into Stutz, I was doing portrait work almost exclusively, but the space allowed me to open up for painting,” Wingo said. “Initially, my work was tightly realistic, but I soon found my voice through abstraction. However, I don’t believe one can abstract what they can’t draw to begin with. Painting helps me to work through so many things in life.”

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Where’s Amy enjoys Gregory Hancock’s ‘Exodus’ Gregory Hancock pauses with his lead company dancers of “Exodus” on the April 5 opening night.

Front, from left, Camden Kruse (Indianapolis), Taylar Green (Indianapolis), Zoe Maish (Westfield), Erica Steward (Indianapolis) and Hannah Brown (Indianapolis) Back, from left, Gregory Hancock (Carmel), Abigail Lessaris (Indianapolis), Chloe Holzman (Indianapolis), Tyler McCants (Indianapolis) and Morgan Beane (Indianapolis). If you missed “Exodus,” be sure to check out “The Violin Under The Bed” June 7-8 and “La Casa Azul” July 11-28. Where’s Amy can’t wait to see you there. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

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For Emily Jackson, acting in an Agatha Christie play combines two loves.

“I love Agatha Christie and THEATER have grown up watching her expertly crafted work,” Jackson said. “I am thrilled to be a part of another one of her shows. She is truly the queen of crime and always keeps you guessing what will happen next and ‘who-done-it.’”

The Carmel resident plays Laura Warwick, the kind wife of Richard Warwick, the murder victim in the Christie play “The Unexpected Guest,” April 18 to 28 at the Epilogue Players, 1849 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis.

“She is an interesting character to play,” Jackson said. “She has a caring heart but will stand up for herself and for others when she’s pushed too far. It’s been a challenge to show the different layers to her in the scenes. This is the first time I have worked with Catherine Mobley, the director, and she has been great to work with.”

Jackson was in Christie’s “Spider’s Web” at Center Stage Community Theatre in Lebanon in 2017, playing Clarissa Hailsham-Brown.

From left, Dave Hoffman, Austin Uebelhor and Emily Jackson rehearse for “The Unexpected Guest” (Submitted photo)

Jackson, a 2005 Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate, has been a theater fan most of her life and was involved in every show she could be at HSE. “I was either on stage or backstage for 11 shows in my high school career,” she said.

“It was a blast.”

Jackson was part of the ensemble in Civic Theatre’s “Sense and Sensibility” in February 2018.

There are eight performances. For tickets, visit epilogueplayers.com/reservations.html.

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The Lemon Bar Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 95 E. Pine St., Zionsville What to get: Butter-poached shrimp salad Price: $17 Anna’s take: If spring has a taste, it’s this salad. I had never been to The Lemon Bar prior to this review, and it is the cutest little restaurant I have yet to come across.

A burst of pastel colors adorn the inside, and there is a beautiful pastry display, making this little spot perfect for baby or bridal showers (neither of which I will be participating in anytime soon, by the way).

The butter-poached shrimp salad is a refreshing combination of spring-mix let-

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I also sampled the mushroom brie soup ($8), which is available daily. Another favorite to try is the Thai chili Brussels sprouts, available as an appetizer ($11) or a side. Even if you don’t like Brussels, I promise you’ll like these. They’re tossed with sweet and spicy Thai chili sauce and topped with fried shallots and Fresno chilis. Yum. Suggested pairings: I would suggest The Lemon Bar Boozy Latte. It tastes exactly as it sounds — all coffee and booze (Pritchard’s Sweet Lucy bourbon, to be exact) — and there’s really not a better combination, in my opinion.

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“Amber Waves,” Upperstage, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis

7:30 p.m. April 18, 19; 5 and 9 p.m. April 20; 6:30 p.m. April 23

“Amber Waves” follows a year in the life of an Indiana family as they face the prospect of losing their farm.

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Zakir Hussain and the Masters of Percussion, Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

7:30 p.m.

April 18

Grammy-winning tabla drum virtuoso Zakir Hussain, wellknown for his famous collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma to George Harrison, returns to the Palladium after previously appearing in September 2014.

Cost: $15 (student) to $65

More: thecenterpresents.org

“Jesus Christ Superstar,” Mud Creek Theater, Lawrence

8 p.m. April 19, 20.

The Mud Creek Players present the classic rock opera for the first time since 1989.

Cost: $20

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Fishers High School Performing Arts Ensemble Showcase, Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

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April 22

The showcase will feature instrumental performances by Fishers High School’s Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra, and singing performances by its Electrum and Sound choirs.

Cost: $15 to $25

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BourbonFest set for April 27 editorial@youarecurrent.com Kaylee Verble (center) stars as Peggy Sawyer in Beef & Boards’ production of “42nd Street.” (Submitted photo)

“42nd Street,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis

8 p.m. April 16, 18, 19, 20, 23; 1 and 8 p.m.

April 17

The show-biz musical “42nd Street” celebrates Broadway and Times Square while telling the story of aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer, who comes to the big city and lands her first big job in the ensemble of a Broadway musical.

Cost: $45 to $70 (includes buffet dinner)

More: beefandboards.com, 317-872-9664

“Going Going Gone,” Main Street 7:30 p.m. April 19, Productions, Westfield Playhouse 20, 2:30 p.m. April 21 Ken Levine’s play centers around four sportswriters whose lives are changed during the course of one game in a press box.

Cost: $12 to $14

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The Rotary Club of Carmel’s third annual BourbonFest is set for April 27. It is hosted by Platform 24, 12400 N. Meridian, Carmel.

Guests can enjoy food samples from some of the top area restaurants in Indianapolis and surrounding areas such as Sulllivan’s Steakhouse, Peterson’s Steak and Seafood, Eddie Merlot’s, Arni’s, Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Oca, The Den by Foxgardin and A Cut Above Catering. Food is paired with select bourbons accompanied by live music.

Beer and wine also will be available.

VIP tickets are limited with a 5:30 p.m. admission time.

Ticketholders will receive an expert-guided tasting tour of bourbon, a commemorative rocks glass and priority access to food sampling. The main event will begin at 6:30 p.m.

BourbonFest attendees must be 21 or older. To purchase tickets, visit bourbon-fest-2019.eventbrite.com.

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Spring is an ideal time to refresh backyard landscapes. (Submitted photo)

Commentary by Randy Sorrell Glance outside your window and witness one of the world’s greatest miracles: The miracle of spring. VirginBEYOND THE growth grass is a dazBACK DOOR zling green and the air is fresh. For me, spring is a reset on life. Smiles come easy, life spills with hope and we can’t wait to sit out on our patios and watch nature unfold.

The Legend of Dogwood Another miracle surrounds us, too. “The Legend of the Dogwood” hints that Christ was crucified on the spent wood of a dogwood tree. Pre-crucifixion, dogwood trees grew massive with huge, straight trunks.

Post-crucifixion, their twisted branches do not grow strong enough to support the weight of a man.

There’s more. The spring white flower petals form the shape of a cross with naillike dents on the ends and are highlighted with red stains hinting of the Easter story we recall this time of year. As the flower matures, a crown of thorns forms in the center and is followed later by clusters of red fruit. The nine fruits of the spirit!

Ornamental trees Back to landscapes. Ornamental trees, like the dogwood, are a primary component in stylish landscaped spaces and a diverse plant pallet. Here are several of our favorites: serviceberry, sweetbay magnolia, red jewel/prairie fire crabapples, weeping cherry, Japanese maple and eastern redbud.

They serve to frame spaces, offer dappled shade and a hint of privacy, too. Watch them bloom in concert with each other during the next few months.

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If having kids has taught me anything, it’s that I’m never going to be on time for anything again in GRAMMAR GUY my life. But, if time is all relative, does it really matter? Unfortunately, yes. In our culture of scheduled meetings, being time savvy is important.

I often hear people wondering about “next Thursday.” When a corporate headhunter suggests you have an interview lunch at the steakhouse next Thursday, does she mean “Thursday a few days from now” or “Thursday next week?” “Next” is a relative term; there’s no general agreement on “next Thursday.” When in doubt, be as specific as possible and try to avoid confusion.

What about a.m. and p.m.? Great question. Some would suggest a.m. stands for “after midnight” and p.m. stands for “post midday,” but that isn’t true. These abbreviations are Latin: a.m. is short for “ante meridiem” (before noon) and p.m. is short for “post meridiem” (after noon). The Associated Press style suggests writing these abbreviations with lowercase letters and

periods after each letter (e.g. 8 a.m.).

While we still have some time, let’s discuss noon and midnight. To avoid redundancy, don’t say “12 noon” or “12 midnight.”

You can say “I left the bar around midnight,” but it would be redundant to say, “I left the bar around 12 midnight.”

Finally, we have to talk about time zones. Most of Arizona doesn’t even observe Daylight Saving Time, so why do we need to bother with abbreviations like EDT and EST? EDT stands for Eastern Daylight Time (roughly spring and summer), and EST stands for Eastern Standard Time, which is approximately autumn and winter. Do we need to specify? Probably not, because it’s just confusing. Instead, I suggest using “ET” for Eastern Time, “CT” for Central Time and so on.

Now, I’m officially out of time. Let me know what grammar-related time troubles you experience.

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer.

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Where Jesus walked Commentary by Don Knebel According to the Bible, Jesus taught in Jerusalem’s Temple courts during the week before his crucifixion. Even though the Temple and its courts are long TRAVEL gone, you can still climb the steps he used to reach them.

In 19 B.C., Herod, the king of Judea, undertook an enormous expansion of the Jewish Temple, then on a flat hilltop across the Kidron Valley from the Mount of Olives. Workers first surrounded the hill with a trapezoidal-shaped retaining wall more than 1,000 feet long on each side. The wall, rising about 100 feet above street level, was assembled from precisely cut stone blocks. The enclosed space around the hill was then filled and leveled, creating a platform called the Temple Mount, supporting the greatly enlarged Temple and a series of open courts. Tunnels within the filled area extended from gates in the walls to stairs leading out to the 35-acre platform, able to accommodate 100,000 people.

Temple visitors other than priests entered and exited

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the platform through the five Huldah Gates in the southern wall, likely named for their mole-like tunnels. The Triple Gate to the east was ordinarily used for entering and the Double Gate to the west was used for exiting. The order was reversed during periods of mourning. Massive staircases below the gates included irregularly sized steps intended to cause climbers to look down as if in prayer.

Roman troops destroyed the Temple and its courts during the First Jewish Revolt in 70 A.D. When the Muslims built the Al-Aqsa Mosque near the southern end of the Temple Mount in the eighth century, they closed the Huldah Gates. But the Triple Gate’s arches are still present, as are both original and reconstructed steps leading to them. If you want to walk where Jesus walked, the southern steps of the Temple Mount are a sure thing.

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

2019 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS will be received by Carmel Clay Schools in the Office of the Associate Superintendent, 5201 East Main Street, Carmel, Indiana 46033, until 1:30 PM, Tuesday, May 7, 2019, whereupon they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bids shall be executed in accordance with Indiana Code 5-22-16-6 Non-Collusion Affidavit and accompanied by a satisfactory bid bond or certified check or cashier’s check in the amount not less than five (5) percent of the total bid and delivered in a sealed envelope showing the bidder’s name, address and labeled “2019 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS BID”.

Bids mailed shall be addressed to Carmel Clay Schools, 5201 East Main Street, Carmel, Indiana 46033, and labeled “2019 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS BID”.

All items shall be in full accordance with specifications on file at the Office of the Associate Superintendent, 5201 East Main Street, Carmel, Indiana 46033.

Should bidder withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after bid opening date without written consent of the Owner or fail to execute a satisfactory contract within ten (10) days after notice of acceptance, the owner may declare the bid deposit forfeited as liquidated damages.

The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Carmel, Indiana Department: Board of Public Works and Safety One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project: 16-ENG-37 – Roundabout Improvements 116th Street and Range Line Road 16-SW-85 – Bridge Replacement Westfield Blvd. over Carmel Creek Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the above described “Project” at the office of the Clerk Treasurer, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (City Hall) until 9:45 a.m. EST and in the Council Chambers at the same address between the hours of 9:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. EST on or before Wednesday May 1st, 2019 and commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers of City Hall. No late bids will be accepted.

All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided with the plans and specifications, which will include the non-collusion affidavit as required by the State of Indiana. The bid envelope must be sealed and have the words “BID – 16-ENG-37 – Roundabout Improvements 116th Street and Range Line Road & 16-SW-85 – Bridge Replacement Westfield Blvd. over Carmel Creek” A bid bond or certified check in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid must be submitted with each bid. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will also be required of the successful bidder. It is intended that actual construction of all work divisions shall be started as soon as practicable, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a construction contract, furnish a performance bond, and begin work without delay in the event the award is made to him.

The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: Roundabout construction at Range Line Road and 116th Street, roundabout construction at Range Line Road and Medical Drive, and corridor improvements along Range Line Road from 116th Street to Carmel Drive including mill and resurfacing, storm sewer installation, shared-use path and sidewalk construction, driveway construction, lighting, and landscaping. This project also includes replacing an existing culvert with a new, precast 3-sided structure on Westfield Blvd. over Carmel Creek.

Contract Documents for the Project have been assembled into one bound project manual, which together with drawings, may be examined at the following locations: City of Carmel Department of Engineering - 1st Floor One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 571-2441 Copies of such drawings and project manuals must be obtained from Reprographix (Reprographix.com). Payments and costs of Contract Documents are non-refundable.

Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of drawings and Contract Documents and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of drawings and Contract Documents.

This Project will be funded by the City of Carmel.

A pre-bid conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on Wednesday April 24th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. EST in the Engineering Conference Room of City Hall (One Civic Square). All prospective bidders are invited to attend the pre-bid conference. The pre-bid conference is not mandatory.

For special accommodations needed by handicapped individuals planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting, please call or notify the city of Carmel, Engineer’s Office, at (317) 571-2441 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.

No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals.

The Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than thirty (30) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period. The City of Carmel reserves the right to reject and/ or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-18-2 Christine S. Pauley Clerk-Treasurer

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April 16, 2019

SPRING CLEANING EVENT Current in Carmel

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INSTOCK ITEMS AND FLOOR SAMPLE MUST GO.

ALL ACCESSORIES 1/3 OFF MSRP ALL SOFAS, CHAIRS BEDROOM GROUPS AND DINING FURNITURE 7-20% PERCENT OFF OF OUR ALREADY DISCOUNTED PRICES

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No previous sales apply. Already marked clearance items don’t apply to this sale.