May 2, 2015

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“He’s trying to talk about state tax caps, but we’ve always been under the cap,” he said.

Current in Carmel reviewed some of the Sharp’s claim: The Carmel Redevelopstatistics that are used by the campaigns ment Commission faces a proof both Mayor Jim election Brainard and his jected shortfall of more than $40 million needed to pay off debt. challenger Rick Sharp said the CRC, an entity Sharp, president of the Carmel City of the city, won’t be able to find Council. enough revenue to pay off its debts Brainard’s claim: Using one unless a different strategy is taken. house as a model, property taxes He points to the May 29 Umbaugh have decreased by 38 percent Brainard report that shows a shortfall in tax since 1998. increment finance revenue, which Brainard talks about property could have disastrous effects. taxes decreasing in Carmel and us“If they are unable to meet their ing a home that his administration debt service obligations, then the has been tracking for years as an Special Benefits Tax will be levied,” example. For that home, property he said. “That’s all there is to it.” taxes have gone from $2,814 to He said the CRC has only been $1,739 since 1998. He said he isn’t Sharp able to make debt payments so far cherry picking an unusual home and by selling property, which he points it should be a clear example of “solid fiscal out is a one-time revenue source. In addition, management” leading to lower taxes. he said the CRC is anticipating revenue in “It should be pretty accurate,” Brainard their report from sources that aren’t dependsaid. “This particular house hasn’t had any able. In some cases, revenue is projected additions where it would mess up the asfrom projects that haven’t begun. sessment. It actually appreciated in value “The CRC’s has built hundreds of millions since 1998. It’s worth more and the taxes are of debt built on projections with no margins lower. And that’s not just the rate, it’s the of error with no economic slowdowns,” he actual taxes.” said. “Right off the bat, we know there’s Sharp said he questions looking at one a problem because there will be economic house and he then proceeded to show data slowdowns. There are buildings that aren’t that showed taxes have gone up in many there. They haven’t even broken ground yet. cases.

That’s a huge miss.”

“Rather than look at one parcel, you have Brainard said Sharp is missing the point to look at a variety of parcels at different because the May 29 report is meant to be home values,” he said. super conservative which means there Sharp said Brainard can’t take credit for should be far more revenue that the report lower property taxes because he thinks projects. Also, he points that there are projstate polices have shaped that more than ects – such as the $130 million Midtown plan Brainard’s doing. Sharp points out when – which wasn’t built into projects that will Brainard tried to use a chart showing this be a huge revenue source. Brainard said you house in a mayoral debate. can’t just look at TIF because there are so “Did you notice when I asked the question many different revenue soruces. about state tax policy that he immediately “He’s not counting the balance that’s gogot up and grabbed his visual aid and starting to be left in the Parkwood TIF,” he said. ed scrutinizing it and put it away?” he said.

“Not only is it way down the road, it’s just Brainard said Sharp’s argument doesn’t not true.” work.

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Handbag fashion show – Luxe Home Interiors, 14179 Clay Terrace Blvd., will host Fabric & Fashion, a fundraiser for the Damar Guild, at 6:30 p.m. May 7. Tickets are $10 and include a runway handbag fashion show, an auction, and an appearance by TV host Joe Ruggiero.

Tickets can be purchased at Luxe Home Interiors or online at www.luxeofcarmel.com.

National Day of Prayer – All are invited to Carmel’s 23rd observance of the National Day of Prayer from noon to 1 p.m. on May 7 at Civic Square. The event will focus an hour of prayer around this year’s theme, “Lord, Hear Our Cry.” All from any faith tradition and community are welcome.

Flower sale – The Carmel Elementary School’s flower store will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on May 8 and 9 a.m. to noon on May 9. The store will be open to pick up pre-sale orders and for those wishing to purchase flowers before Mother’s Day. The proceeds from the sales benefit the students and school. For more information, visit www.flowers4ce.com.

Gymnastics champion – Paige Casper, an eighth grader at Clay Middle School recently competed in the gymnastics Eastern Regionals where she placed third all around and won the vaulting title. Her scores earned her a trip to Nationals on May 8 in Orlando. Capser trains at Jaycie Phelps Athletic Center.

Victorian treasures – The Hoosier Chapter Victorian Society of America presents Victorian Treasures: A Presentation of Antique English Silver with speaker Doreen Squire Ficara from 6 to 7 p.m. May 6 at the James Whitcomb Riley Museum, 528 Lockerbie St., Indianapolis.

Cost is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers.

Rotary Club meetings – The Rotary Club of Carmel meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Fridays at the Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St. Cost is $12 and includes a buffet lunch. Upcoming topics include: May 8 – Student Day; May 15 – TBD; May 22 - W. Jay Abbott, FBI Special Agent in Charge; May 29 - Danny Jaldin and Suzu Yamasaki, Rotary Youth exchange students. For more information, visit www.carmelrotary.com.

Kiwanis meetings – Carmel Golden K Kiwanis club meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the American Legion Post, 852 W. Main St. Upcoming topics include: May 7 - Ed Standifer, Latest News from Indy Zoo; May 14 Keith Glasgow, pastor of Carmel Friends Church.

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Prevail to host fourth-annual ‘Spring into Fashion’ show

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is always a good problem to have. That just means we’ll have to get a bigger facility for next year,” Robinson said.

A Noblesville-based nonprofit will host its This year’s event will include shopping, fourth annual “Spring into Fashion” show. a coin purse raffle provided by Prevail philanthropy Inc., which Saks Fifth Avenue, lunch, a runway fashion show and a charm from provides Smith’s Jewelers that is picked by support for crime and abuse victhe survivor speaker. The charm tims, will host the show, sponsored is something they feel best repreby Smith’s Jewelers, on May 14 from sents their story. What the charms 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. It will take are has varied each year, accordplace at Woodland Country Club in Robinson ing to Robinson. The first year of Carmel. Anchor and investigative the event saw a starfish used, the reporter Karen Hensel will emcee second year was a butterfly and last year’s the event and Prevail will welcome an inspiwas a compass, which represented the rational speaker, yet to be named. speaker’s life taking a new direction.

Prevail’s public relations coordinator, NaFor Robinson, being part of Prevail is one tasha Robinson, said that the event is their that she loves, and for her, it’s about what third largest fundraiser, but believes it will she can do for the agency. Robinson also be the second largest after this year. She says she is the first to see client letters of says that the event is almost sold out, even people that Prevail has helped. before the invitations have been sent out.

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Food drives aim high

By Alec Johnson • news@currentincarmel.com The second Saturday in May is an important one for the National Association of Letter Carriers, and this year is no schools different.

On May 9, letter carriers will stop in communities around the nation, including the Indianapolis area, to collect food for the 23rd annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Residents will receive cards and possibly bags announcing the drive on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Then, on pickup day, they can choose to leave food out by their mailbox well before their normal pickup time. Carmel and Westfield’s food donations will go to Open Doors in Westfield.

NALC Branch 888 President Ronnie Roush says the food drive is one of the NALC’s biggest charity efforts. Their goal this year is 100,000 pounds for the branch’s area, which covers Carmel, Noblesville, Fishers, Westfield, Zionsville, Danville, Sheridan, Lebanon and Fortville.

“We try to do something every year, three or four times a year, for MDA, food drive … We try to make a lot of contributions to the community because the community has opened to us, we want to give back as much as we can,” Roush said.

Last year, almost 73 million pounds of food

Cans of food will be collected by U.S. Postal service workers beginning May 9. (Submitted photo)

were collected nationwide, totaling over 1.3 billion pounds nationwide since the national drive began in 1992. Branch 888 collected almost 95,000 pounds last year.

To put in perspective how large the food drive is, Roush said there are around 180,000 city carriers, and around 100,000 rural carriers around the nation. According to Roush, there’s close to 280,000 carriers in every community in every neighborhood in every state picking up food.

“That’s why it’s the nation’s largest one-day food drive,” Roush said. “And the beauty of the food drive is every pound of food we pick up in Carmel and Westfield goes to Open Doors in Westfield.”

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Prairie Trace’s Awe honored

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Prairie Trace Elementary teacher Sarah Awe was ready for a normal monthly staff meeting on April 20. All of sudden, schools the Prairie Trace principal Jill Schipp said there was one special announcement.

“The superintendent walked in with a huge bouquet of flowers,” Awe said.

The flowers were for Awe as Dr. Nicholas D. Wahl, the Carmel Clay Schools superintendent, made the presentation honoring her as the 2015 Stephen A. Backer Teacher of the Year for

Carmel Clay Schools.

“I had no clue. It was very overwhelming. I was thankful to see my mom and dad and my husband and my kids. To have the staff, and family, there was extremely powerful and very meaningful.”

Awe has been at Prairie Trace for 14 years, teaching fourth/fifth grade high ability for these last nine years. She previously taught second grade and then taught second and third grade high ability.

“I embrace change so I’m able to find new novels, find the hottest technology,” Awe said.

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Darren’s dancers in the spotlight

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com The performers in Darren’s Ballroom Dance Studio annual showcase will be under a little more watchful eye this Television year.

Beyond performing for the audience, the showcase will be filmed for “Dance Dreams.” The new Fox Life reality show is focusing on Darren Lee Cupp and his Carmel studio students. The show, which doesn’t have a set debut date yet, has been following the students as they prepare for the showcase and a special performance for 10 students in Cancun, Mexico, in June.

The showcase will be held on July 12 at Ritz Charles.

“It’s basically a recital, but for adults,” Cupp said. “Each student learns a choreographed routine of their choice. We put the dance together and pick the costumes, the music and put on the show. Then each student will perform the routine they are working on. It gives students the chance to shine and do something they are not used to doing.”

Cupp said this year’s showcase will be bigger than it ever was before.

“But it will also be a different atmosphere because they are shooting it for television,”

Darren Culp dances with student Priscilla Turner.

Turner is one of the students going to Cancun as part of the “Dance Dreams” show in June as well as the Showcase in July. (Submitted photo)

said Cupp, who added that will make students a little more excited and nervous.

Cupp said at least 70 percent of his students perform at the showcase.

The doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the showcase and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit eventbrite. com/e/darrens-ballroom-showcase-tickets16510538465darrensballroom.com.

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The Center for the Performing Arts Executive assistant to the president & CEO at The Center For The Performing Arts Grace Crowell and husband Steve Crowell On April 20, The Center for the Performing Arts hosted a private event to reveal the 2015-2016 fifth-season lineup.

Special guests and friends of The Palladium Ila Badger, Dorothy Conley and Ron Conley.

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Walker County Country Music Stars Sophie Dawn Walker and Ivy Dene Walker, the members of the group Walker County that performed.

Phantascope Walker County fans Coral Hoots, Shelley Walker, the aunt of Walker County, and Neil Hall.

The country music duo, Walker County, was the opening act for the legend Loretta Lynn that performed at The Center for the Performing Arts last month.

Guest speaker Katie Reihman, Los Angeles, is the animator of “Frozen,” “Big Hero 6” and “Wreck It Ralph,” with Scott Tucker, owner of Talent Fusion Modeling Agency of Indianapolis attended Phantascope last week.

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Back on My Feet makes strides

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Running takes discipline. It’s taxing, tiring and it can take months of practice to achieve distance or time goals. Kelly running Sharpe, Carmel, volunteer with Back on My Feet Indianapolis, is no stranger to the hard work that comes with running, but now she’s using it for a higher purpose.

The Back on My Feet organization uses running to help empower and transform the lives of the homeless in the community, as well as transform the way the homeless population is perceived. “It’s literally helping individuals who have experienced some trouble get back on their feet and out in the community,” Sharpe said.

Sharpe has been working with the organization since January of 2013, volunteering by running with the group or working the water stations or the finish line on race day.

She said that the mission of Back on My Feet struck her right away when she first started working with the organization.

“I love running and I work downtown. It just kind of gave me another purpose for running,” Sharpe said.

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This year brings a new element to CarmelFest – a Food Drive. In order to give back to the community, The Rotary Club of Carmel & CarmelFest Committee, in partnership with the Good Samaritan Network, are collecting food by the can or sack at the entrances to the festival.

According to Gary Sexton (CarmelFest Chair), “Our goal is to tackle the problem of food insecurity in Hamilton County. With the help of the Good Samaritan Network, we will distribute contributions to Carmel and surrounding food pantries.”

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Experience CarmelFest 2015 Carmel Rotary Club Continues Tradition The Rotary Club of Carmel continues its long standing commitment to the community by once again taking on the role as the organizing body behind CarmelFest. Strong leadership, financial support and guidance for the CarmelFest committee are key elements in planning and conducting a successful event for Carmel and surrounding neighbors. CarmelFest, with over 50,000 attendees, is the largest annual project managed thru the Carmel Rotary (and the largest Independence Day Celebration in Hamilton County).

Preparation for CarmelFest started several months ago, when the Carmel Rotary Club set the plans in motion for this year’s festival and handed the reins to Gary Sexton, CarmelFest 2015 Chairman. Under Gary’s leadership, the CarmelFest Committee members have diligently been working on festival details for this year’s CarmelFest celebration set for Friday-July 3rd & Saturday-July 4th at the Carmel Civic Square.

Seeking Talented Vocalists CarmelFest Has Talent is an annual statewide vocal talent competition with finalists competing for cash prizes and performing on stage at CarmelFest (July 3rd & 4th).

To enter the contest, you must complete an application on the CarmelFest.net website.

Vocalists will compete in one of three age categories: 12 years & younger, 13 to 17 years, 18 years & over. The application deadline is fast approaching. For more details, email Chris & Kelli Lewis at TalentShow@CarmelFest.net

By Gary Sexton, CarmelFest Chair As this year’s CarmelFest Committee Chairperson, I sincerely invite you, your families, friends, neighbors and guests of all ages to join us in celebrating Independence Day on the beautiful grounds of the City of Carmel’s Civic Center. At the two-day CarmelFest celebration you can enjoy family-fun in the KidZone, watch great live performances on the Geico Gazebo Stage (where the Carmel Symphony will perform their “Star Spangled Salute” on July 4th), enjoy shopping in the MarketPlace and dance the night away in the ever-popular North Zone.

Making memories this 3rd & 4th of July at CarmelFest will be easy with tasty summertime food options, amazing live entertainment (featuring long-time favorites and new performers), arts and crafts booths, the CarmelFest Has Talent vocal competition and fantastic fireworks (launched by Firestone).

Family traditions have always played a strong role in our community - especially when it comes to the annual CarmelFest Parade. Since everyone likes to pick out their favorite viewing spots in advance – you can expect to see chairs line both sides of the two mile parade route about two days before the Marching Bands hit the streets.

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Classic car makes Hemmings’

By Alec Johnson • news@currentincarmel.com A well-known collector car magazine recently featured a local man’s vehicle.

Carmel’s Eric Bell, 34, featured owns a 1955 Buick Roadmaster that is featured in “Hemmings’ Classic Car’s” June edition. Specifically, Hemmings’ writer and Brownsburg resident Bob Palma referenced it in a column about General Motors.

According to a thread in the Studebakers Eric Bell and his 1955 Buick Roadmaster. (SubmitClub online forum, Palma asked Bell, 34, to ted photo) bring it by his workplace, Leppert MortuaryCarmel, where Bell works as a manager and “I asked him if he’d take me for a ride, and he funeral director. They took the car to a newer did. I told him if he was ever going to sell it, let section of the Carmel cemetery for a photo me know. He did, called me about a year to the shoot in early February. Bell’s car was fitday, told me he wanted to sell it,” Bell said. ting due to him working at the mortuary, and The car ended up having some repair work Palma’s reference of it as “the done to it, and Bell loves havBell’s buick mortician’s 1955 Roadmaster.” ing it. It is often a conversaBell had always been tion piece with other people, • Original factory air condiinterested in collector cars, and he believes car collecting tioning, power seats, power especially 1955 Buicks, when is something you can get into windows, power brakes he was young. He traveled the as much as you want.

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Silver Door Spa owner wins national dance championship

By Michelle Williams news@currentincarmel.com

Cortney Reiselman is a local business owner with a passion for dance. In April, she won the title of 2015 Fred Astaire National Latin Champion. The annual profile competition in Atlanta hosted more than 10,000 entries.

Reiselman is a veteran of the dance championship world. She has been involved for more than 20 years, taking home the champion title once before when she lived in Columbus, Ohio. She took a break from dance to focus on the launch of her business, Silver Door Spa. The Fred Astaire dance studio moved to Carmel in 2013, prompting Reiselman to once again think about dance. “I thought it was time to get back into it, and I fell right back into the groove.” She has competed in two dance tournaments since the beginning of the year.

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By Terri Spillman • news@currentincarmel.com Every picture tells a story and for 11-year-old Melina Becker who was adopted from China, her captivating story told through pen art and brush landed her a spot as featured artist of the month at Artichoke Designs in the Carmel Arts and Design District.

According to Melina’s mother Lana Becker, what started as a routine class assignment blossomed into a breakthrough of self-discovery as Becker used illustrations and watercolor to draw how she imagined her orphanage in the mountains of Guilin, China, where she spent the first 18 months of her life.

After sharing the artwork on Facebook, word of the project and Melina’s journey spread fast among the artist community in the Carmel and Arts Design District.

“I heard about this intriguing piece of art from Stephanie Marshall of the Art’s and Design District and contacted Melina’s mom to see about displaying it for the gallery walk as my feature art,” said Vicky Earley of Artichoke Designs. “My criteria for feature art was that the artist could not have displayed publically before and the art should have soul. Melina’s art fit perfectly! I found the background of the

STONE v LUXURY VINYL TILE v LAMINATE Melina Becker, 11, Carmel, with her painting at Artichoke Designs. (Submitted photo)

piece to be captivating and every time I look at it, I discover something new.”

Melina’s parents celebrate the expression of her past. “Adopted children go through struggles that are unique to their journey.

Anytime they express feelings that they tend to keep hidden, it is wonderful for it allows for open communication, growth and healing,” Lana said.

For Melina, the chance to be a featured artist has been life changing. “I just want to give many thanks to Stephanie and Vicky for just encouraging me.”

Melina’s art is on display at Artichoke Designs at 240 West Main Street.

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Applications are being accepted for the annual Chaplain Tom Burton Junior Law Enforcement Academy, sponsored education by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The camp, held at the Hamilton County 4H Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., June 26, is a one-day program that highlights law enforcement experiences and combines them with spiritual aspects from the Chaplain’s Office. Campers are divided into small age-related groups with co-leaders from various Hamilton County law enforcement agencies along with spiritual advisors. The theme of this year’s camp is

“Respect” and will focus on bullying as well as helping campers to develop a better relationship with law enforcement officers. Activities include a police motorcycle demonstration, a visit by members of the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team, a ventriloquist performance, rides in police cars, games, crafts and much more with breakfast and lunch provided.

The Junior Law Enforcement Academy is open to students from preschool through senior in high school with registration closing on May 31.

There is no cost to attend the academy. More information and applications are available through the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain’s Division at 776-1824. The academy is limited to 125 campers on a first come first serve basis.

Dispatches Democratic club – The Hamilton County Democratic Club will meet May 27, and the fourth Wednesday of every month, at MCL Cafeteria, 1390 Keystone Way, Carmel. Dinner and social hour begin at 6 p.m. with the business meeting following at 6:45 p.m. The speaker is Christina Hale, State Representative for House District 87.

HAND meeting – Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development (HAND) will host its annual meeting from 8 to 9:30 a.m. May 13 at Oak Hill Mansion, 5801 E. 116th St. Keynote speaker Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann will speak on the role of collaboration in community economic development in the state. Register at www.handincorporated.org.

Recycling event – A community recycling event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon May 16 at Grace Church parking lot, 5504 E. 146th St., Noblesville.

Items accepted will include: paper – cost from $2 to $15 depending on the size of container.

CARMEL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE PRIMARY ENDORSEMENTS Jim Brainard for Mayor of Carmel Laura Campbell Northwest District Council Sue Finkam Northeast District Council Luci Snyder Southeast District Council Kevin Rider At Large Council Ron Carter At Large Council Diana Cordray Clerk-Treasurer These candidates were selected by the members of Carmel FOP Lodge 185. These candidates have proven themselves to support the officers and members of the law enforcement community in Carmel.

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U.S. 31 and State Road 32 closures begin May 6

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Construction crews plan to close access from northbound U.S. 31 to State Road 32 and from State Road 32 construction to northbound U.S. 31 beginning on or after May 6. During the closures, contractors will connect pavement for the new northbound ramps at the single-point urban interchange being built as part of The New U.S. 31 Hamilton County freeway.

Crews anticipate opening the northbound U.S. 31 exit ramp to State Road 32 before Memorial Day (May 25), followed by the State Road 32 entrance ramp to northbound U.S. 31 about one week later. This schedule is subject to change, pending unforeseen circumstances, such as inclement weather.

Both the southbound access from U.S. 31 to State Road 32 and the State Road 32 access to southbound U.S. 31 will remain open.

Detour for northbound U.S. 31 access to State Road 32:

Motorists traveling northbound on U.S. 31 must continue north to the interchange at State Road 38, exit and reenter U.S. 31 going southbound and take the southbound U.S. 31 exit to State Road 32.

Detour for State Road 32 access to northbound U.S. 31: Motorists traveling in either direction of State Road 32 must enter southbound U.S. 31, exit to the 161st Street roundabout interchange and reenter northbound U.S. 31.

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University High School views its Quiz Bowl win as its version of “Hoosiers.”

The movie was achievement loosely based on Milan’s 1954 state basketball title run.

University, a small high school in Carmel with an enrollment of 280 students, captured the Quiz Bowl state title on April 25 by beating three much larger schools in the elimination round. In order, University topped West Lafayette Harrison High School (1,775 students), Zionsville (1,830) and North Central (3,518).

University barely qualified with a 2-2 record in the preliminary round; grabbing the final No. 8 seed spot by total points.

“They were sleepy or unfocused but thankfully had woken up by that time and they were very sharp by that point,” said University’s Chris Bradley, who is co-coach with Beth Vreede.

University then faced No. 1 seed and host school Harrison in the quarterfinals. Bradley said it would have been hard to call Harrison a rival because the bigger school usually dominates.

University had only narrowly beaten Harri-

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son once in its six-year Quiz Bowl history and that was earlier this season. This time University won handily 360-265.

“It was a huge deal for the coaches, who started this program,” team member Monica Chavan said. “I don’t think they could see a time when they could compete with Harrison, let alone beat them. For them, it was a huge accomplishment to see how much their coaching has helped and transform the team over the past couple of years.”

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There are normally five students on University’s varsity but senior Julia Wang wasn’t able to make it because of a college trip. So the team consisted of senior twins Monica and Neil Chavan, senior Kevin Bonar and junior Christina Duffield.

The Trailblazers finished third in 2014 state Quiz Bowl, its previous high finish in the state contest.

University will advance to the national competition in Chicago in early June.

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How should Carmel pay off energy center debt?

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Five years after its launch, there are still questions around a building called city the energy center that heats and cools several structures including The Carmel Center for the Performing Arts and city hall.

Here is part three in Current’s series about the energy center. To read more, visit currentincarmel.com.

Looking at the debt To look at the budget for Brainard the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, there’s a line item used to pay off CRC debt and it’s listed as “Energy Consumption Payments.” This is not money based on how much energy is consumed, but this a flat fee charged to each building that uses the energy center services to help pay off the debt for the building.

Since the CRC doesn’t segregate its revenue for paying off debt, it might appear that the money paid in Energy Consumption Payments is going to pay off other debt, such as construction of The Palladium. But that’s because all of the revenue is put into one account.

The amount raised in energy center payments falls slightly short of the amount needed to pay off of the Energy Center’s debt. That means other revenue of the CRC is needed annually to pay off this balance.

“So it currently does not amortize the loan without a supplement,” said Carmel City Council president Rick Sharp.

There is no rate study and the CRC doesn’t take into account how much energy is consumed by each building when collecting the energy consumption payment, according to CRC lawyers. It’s the same every year.

City councilor Eric Seidensticker said the CRC—an entity of the city – is collecting energy center payments from other departments of the city, such as city hall, the police station and fire station, so the taxpayer is footing the bill every year to pay off this debt.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said critics are

missing the point because the energy center represents a cost savings. If there were no energy center, then each building would pay more money in electrical utility costs and would still have to pay to install their own systems, which would cost millions, so this is an expense that would have had to be paid anyway, but this way it’s a smaller amount.

Sharp said that there exists no study numbers to back this up, but the mayor’s office provided deSharp tailed estimates to Current in Carmel to defend the savings.

What is the energy center?

It’s a centralized structure that provides heating and air conditioning to The Palladium, City Hall, Police Headquarters, Fire Headquarters, Tarkington Theatre and the James Building Who owns the energy center?

The city sold the $7.7 million Energy Center for $16.3 million but immediately bought it back.

This was done to create a cash infusion to finish The Palladium and to finance 25-year payments on the debt. CFP Carmel Indiana Energy Center LLC technically owns it, but the CRC will take ownership when the debt is fully paid.

COST SAVINGS FOR THE ENERGY CENTER: Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard provided this analysis his office created to show cost savings.

Here’s an example using City Hall.

Without Energy Center: $57,904 – electrical utility costs $188,825 – paying off bond to build new HVAC for City Hall Total: $246,729 annually With Energy Center: $39,667 – electrical utility costs $71,202 – consumption fee paid to energy center (pays off its debt) Total: $135,860 annually Savings: $100,869 annually Source: Carmel Mayor’s Office

Dispatches Fashion Show – Prevail’s fourth annual Spring Into Fashion Show will be held at 10:30 a.m. May 14 at Woodland Country Club, 100 Woodland Lane.

Cost is $50 per person and includes shopping, raffle prizes, lunch, and a fashion show. Reservations are required and can be made online at www.prevailinc.com no later than May 1.

Green cleaning – Learn how to reduce or eliminate all those chemical cleaners at the Green Your Cleaning Sustainable Living Seminar from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 13 at the Carmel Clay Public Library. Sarah Smith of Whole Foods Market will talk about green cleaning products. This seminar is free.

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National Bike Month a natural fit for Hamilton County

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com For Carmel resident Jim Serger, there hasn’t been a better time to be a bicycle lover.

“Everyone here in Hamilton County is knee deep in bicycling right now,” Serger said. “It’s the craze, it’s diversion kind of like golf was back in the ‘80s. It’s unfathomable how big bicycling has gotten.”

May is National Bike Month and Serger points out that it keeps growing.

“It brings awareness to bicycle safety and how to change a tire,” Serger said of the month.

Carmel is recognized as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly City by the National League of Bicyclists.

“The real push of bicycling is you can tie it into your everyday needs,” Serger said. “(Commuting) reduces our carbon footprint and the dependency on gasoline use and you’re getting exercise without making time for it because you’re biking to work or school.”

David Littlejohn, alternative transportation coordinator for Carmel, said the city will celebrate bike month by hosting a Bike to Work Day event on May 15 on the Monon in Central Park between the Monon Community Center buildings. The event runs from 6 to 9 a.m. and features a free continental breakfast.

“There is typically a group ride that goes down early in the morning,” Littlejohn said. “Everybody is welcome who wants to ride.”

Seven Carmel Clay Schools, including six elementary schools and Creekside Middle School, are participating in Bike to School

Joel Blair, right, of Nebo Ridge, teaches Maggie Serger bicycle safety. (Submitted photo)

Day on May 6.

“Each school participates in their own way,” Littlejohn said.

“Some schools host rides from a starting point where they all ride together, sometimes with a police escort. Others just promote to ride to school. Some have classes where they talk about biking and how to do it safely.”

Carmel’s bike share program opened on April 14.

“It’s another opportunity to get out and ride during Bike Month if they want to and don’t have a bike,” Littlejohn said.

“We try to encourage biking through events like this and try to encourage people to use the infrastructure we put in. In Carmel, there are almost 170 miles of greenway trails.”

Westfield elementary schools are also celebrating Bike to School day on May 6 in various ways.

Tim Casady, owner of Nebo Ridge Bicycles in Carmel, said they will lead a group downtown and back on Bike to Work day on May 8.

On Thursdays, Nebo Ridge hosts large fitness rides, starting at 6 p.m. behind Nebo Ridge Bicycles.

Casady said the easiest and most social of the groups is the Parks & Rec group, which rides a 17-mile route at about 13 to 15 mph. Other groups are progressing faster and will ride longer with the A-team group riding 31 miles. Casady said the ride attracts more than 200 participants who are split into five separate groups.

Casady said the riders’ numbers increase in May as the weather turns nicer.

“It’s amazing the number of recreational cyclists in Zionsville and Hamilton County,” Casady said. “There are a lot of paths for family riding. The recreational riding areas around here are among the best in the United States.”

Chris Richter, from Motion Cycling and Fitness in Fishers, said his shop’s sponsored ride on Tuesdays and the Nebo Ridge rides on Tuesdays and Thursdays are the toughest.

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They didn’t run into our businesses Commentary by Jason Peek

Well, the Carmel Marathon came through town again on April 18 and it was fun to watch all the people go by the shop … but it would’ve been a lot better for all the merchants if we watched them run into our business. At the barber shop every customer that did make it in was not happy that all the roads leading to what they do were shut down, and I have to admit not one person came in and said they liked the marathon enough to deal with all the hassle.

Now we do have customers that run in it and have fun so I know people like it, but to shut down half a city and people’s business just to run around town doesn’t make sense to me and others. Those of us that live here and put our money back into the community would appreciate not having our business, almost dead for an event that doesn’t help bring new or old business through the door. I like that Carmel is diverse and does different

activities, but I wish there was a way to list pros and cons for each person and merchant and I think the scale would be tipped towards hurting more than helping. One year a guy did a blog and said I should shut my business down that day which told me immediately that he didn’t run a business that costs money to run.

Don’t get me wrong. I have nothing against runners or marathons, but I bet if the runners were in my shoes they wouldn’t be that happy either if their money and time came to a halt on something they didn’t vote for or had no say in.

So if any one has a better idea please speak up if it benefits all.

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

IUPUI biology major named 2015 Indiana Student Employee of the Year news@currentincarmel.com Carmel resident and senior biology major Anthony Taylor was recently selected as the IUPUI Student Employee of the Year. At its annual awards luncheon achievement held on April 16, Taylor was notified that he had also been chosen as the 2015 Student Employee of the Year for the State of Indiana.

He was nominated for these awards for his work as a Biology Course Administrator by his supervisor, Kathleen Marrs, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for the School of Science.

Taylor is a 2012 graduate of Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School and attends IUPUI as a Dean of Science Scholar and a Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program recipient. He was recently named one of the Top 10 Outstanding Male Students for 2015 at the annual IUPUI Top 100 Students Recognition Dinner. Upon graduation, Taylor will matriculate to the IU School of Medicine.

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‘Drawn’ every Saturday in May

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

Every Saturday in May, visitors to the Carmel Arts & Design District won’t just be able to look at great art work, they’ll be able to create some themselves. art This new event, called “Drawn to the District,” will feature local artists – both amateur and professional – who will be painting “plein air,” or outdoors, for everyone to see as they pass by.

“We’re welcoming everybody to come paint in our district during the month of May,” said Cathy Bauder, arts advisor to the city.

Artists can paint one hour, an entire day or every Saturday, whatever fits their schedule, Bauder said. All ages and types of artists are welcome, including 3D art.

Interested participants can stop by Inspire Studio and Gallery, located at 111 W. Main St, Carmel, on their first day of painting to receive your registration materials filled with “Artists Specials.”

Registration begins on May 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will continue throughout the month of May “We’ll probably see hundreds of artists painting outside,” said Donna Carr, a local painter at ArtSplash Gallery. “I’m excited to be

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part of it because it’s unique and there’s lot to paint in Carmel.”

Stephanie Marshall, special events coordinator for the Arts District, is even trying to recruit some celebrity names to come out in paint for everyone to see.

“The emphasis of Drawn to the District is one of sharing and learning as an arts community,” she said. “The City of Carmel and the Carmel Gallery Association have worked together to make this a highly anticipated event.”

For any questions or further information call Cathy Bauder at Inspire Gallery: 517-1213.

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How one mom juggles it all

By Megan Gross • news@currentincarmel.com Wandini Riggins, Carmel, is a busy woman.

She’s a mother of two, a full-time lawyer and an owner of Profyle Boutique, at 2727 E 86th St. #125, Indianapolis. balance How does she juggle it all?

“Frankly, it depends on the day,” she said. “I wish I was walking around feeling zen about things, but truth is that it is a frenzied juggling act.”

Riggins said she can’t do it alone and credits her devoted husband, great schools, babysitter, work colleagues and her trusted store manager as all playing a part in her support team. But everyone still asks her, how can a working mom be a lawyer, open a business and follow her dreams?

Despite her natural apprehensions, she felt strongly that opening Profyle Boutique was just another hat she could learn to wear, just as she had learned to juggle her roles as wife, mom and full-time lawyer.

“Most moms, working in the home or out, will agree with me: we’re insanely busy and can get overwhelmed occasionally, but by virtue of being mothers, we know that we have unlimited potential,” she said.

Riggins said first and foremost women

Wandini Riggins. (Submitted photo)

must keep their priorities in order.

“Never lose sight of what’s most important,” she said. “Devote quality time and energy to the people that matter most. Next, nurture your dreams, even when they seem far off; and do something every day to advance your goal. It could be reading a book, networking or even crafting a roadmap or checklist of essential steps. You can lay the foundation for your dream well in advance of actually realizing it; and keeping your goals in sight will assure you that the dream will be realized one day. Lastly, have compassion for other women: we’re all doing the same juggling act and doing our best to keep all the priorities afloat.”

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Carmel resident selling unique patio roofs

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For Claudio Bertolini, it was time for a career change.

The Italy native, who always wanted to own his own business, spent profile 31 years with Esaote North America (formerly known in the U.S. as Biosound and later Roche Diagnostic), distributing medical equipment.

When the Carmel resident learned about Arcadia Adjusted Louvered roofs from a former colleague who is running distribution in the Southeast, he was sold on the concept.

Bertolini, 57, and his wife Anna became coowners of Arcadia Midwest last fall. The roofs are powered coated, extruded aluminum with stainless steel components and can be operated by a remote control.

“You have shelter when there is rain and you have shade when there is too much sun,” Bertolini said.

Bertolini said he learned Arcadia was seeking to establish distribution in the midwest.

“I had experience in establishing distribution, in a different market with medical equipment,” Bertolini said.

Bertolini moved from Italy to Indianapolis in 1998 for two years. They came back to India-

A view of one of Claudio Bertolini’s roofs. (Submitted photo)

napolis for one year in 2001 before returning to Italy. They returned in 2006 and lived in Fishers for a year and when they decided to stay in the U.S., they settled in Carmel.

The couple has two sons, Chris and Alex, and a daughter Thea, a Towne Meadow Elementary School fifth-grader.

Chris played tennis at DePauw University and is graduating this spring. Chris captured the state doubles title with Patrick O’Neill as a Carmel High School senior. Alex, who will graduate from North Central High School this spring, will play tennis for DePauw in 2015-16.

He played on two state championship tennis teams at North Central.

Anna, from Great Britain, moved to Italy when she was 20 and met her future

husband.

They are enjoying working together in the business. The installation of the roofs is mostly seasonal from March to November.

“We are very busy now,” Bertolini said. “We are happy with the feedback we are getting.”

The item is more expensive than a pergola, Bertolini said.

“But it’s way less expensive than building a sun room,” he said.

Bertolini said the roof’s cost is about $60 per square foot.

“The average for the ones we are selling is between $14,000 and $19,000 for the average residential size,” Bertolini said.

Anna said some customers choose to cover half of a patio to save cost.

“We can always add another half later, it’s almost like Lego (pieces),” Anna said. “We try to work with people’s budgets.”

The product is attractive for restaurants with outdoor seating.

“It’s almost like a no-brainer (for restaurants),” Anna said.

Bertolini installed the Arcadia roof at Rick’s Cafe Boatyard in Indianapolis. Peace Water Winery, 37 Main St. in Carmel, and has plans to have the roof installed in an outdoor area in May.

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Speaker emphasizes heart health for women

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Dr. Sarah Johnson went from the modest beginnings of growing up on a farm and attending a tiny high school with 20 recap students in her graduating class to a remarkable career as one of the first female interventional cardiologists in the nation.

Johnson, who has been practicing medicine since 1972 and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the Chicago area, shared her story at Riverview Health Foundation’s 11th annual Women of Vision luncheon at the Renaissance Indianapolis North in Carmel. Johnson received her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Illinois.

Along with her message of how she succeed in a male-dominated field, Johnson encouraged the audience to spread awareness of cardiovascular disease “Cardiovascular disease kills more women than the next five diseases combined,” Johnson said. “One in three women has some form of cardiovascular disease.”

One in three women die of heart disease or stroke according to the American Heart Association.

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Dr. Sarah Johnson speaks at the 11th annual Women of Vision luncheon. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

ignore symptoms because of their other obligations.

“Women are more likely to wait because you have the job, you got the kids, you got the shopping, you got the home, you got the (older) parents,” Johnson said. “You have everything going on and your health becomes low priority.”

Johnson said the possibility of a heart attack rises after menopause because women lose the protection of the female hormone estrogen.

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Johnson wore a red dress to signify the Go Red for Women campaign to raise awareness.

According to goredforwomen.org, only one in three Hispanic women are aware that heart disease is their No. 1 killer. Only 43 percent of African-American women surveyed know that heart disease is their greatest health risk.

Johnson said it is important for women to monitor high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.

“If you have high blood pressure when you are pregnant, your chances of having high blood pressure later in life are 75 to 100 percent,” Johnson said.

Johnson said excessive weight gain during pregnancy also can become an issue.

According to the Texas Heart Institute, heart attacks are generally more severe in women than men. In the first year after a heart attack, women are 50 percent more likely to die than men are. In the first six years after a heart attack, women are almost twice as likely to have a second heart attack.

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Mayoral candidates debate TIF projections

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com On April 22, Rick Sharp, city council president and candidate for Carmel mayor, held a press conference in an empty field. city He said it was one of many stalled construction projects that are already built into Mayor Jim Brainard’s “phony” projections for revenue.

On April 29, Brainard held a press conference at a construction site. The mayor answered questions from the media with the visual of the Drury Hotel being built behind him.

The new building at 96th Street and Meridian wasn’t built into the May 29 Umbaugh report that Sharp uses to base his argument. Neither was excess tax increment financing from the Parkwood fund, just east of Drury Hotel.

“Standing in the shadow of this new Drury Hotel, there should be no doubts in anyone’s mind that Carmel is growing and our corporate tax revenues are increasing,” Brainard said. “Today, I am pleased to announce the results of our annual assessments from the Hamilton County Auditor’s office – a report that shows the City of Carmel’s TIF Districts will have $32 million more in assessed value, than was projected last year.”

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and afterward said he still doesn’t trust the mayor’s math. He said even if none of the projections in the May 29 report fall short, the Carmel Redevelopment Commission would still see a shortfall in TIF of more than $40 million.

He said any underperformance of projections only adds to that problem.

“My press conference was all about how they missed their numbers,” he said. “We used numbers from the assessor’s office for about a dozen parcels. Many of the projects that the mayor announced were already known and

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Brainard said according to property tax records the total for all TIF is $1.113 billion, higher than the $1.081 billion quoted in the May 29 report. He said Umbaugh, the private accounting firm who prepared the report, prepares for setbacks by being conservative. He said only once when he’s been mayor has the city not met its TIF projections and he justifies that by saying it was during the height of the recession.

Included in the mayor’s number is $122 million projected to go into a reserve account for the Parkwood fund.

new projections Projected 2015 in May 29 report • TIF areas assessed value – $977 million • Parkwood TIF reserve – $104 million • Total: $1.081 billion Projected 2015 TIF from property tax records • TIF areas assessed value – $991 million • Parkwood TIF reserve – $122 million • Total: $1.113 billion Difference: $32 million, or 3 percent more Source: Carmel Mayor’s Office

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Jim Brainard Personal: Grew up in Bristol, Ind. Graduated from Butler and Ohio Northern University law school. He and his wife Liz bought a house in Carmel in 1988 and they started their family. He now has four kids, Jack, Will, Marie and Martha. He enjoys playing the French horn and was an active member of the scouts.

Background: Unseated incumbent Ted Johnson in 1995 and has served five terms as mayor. Won his last election with 62 percent of the vote. Prior to seeking public office, he was a practicing attorney and taught at the University of Indianapolis.

He wrote a book entitled, “Round About Right,” which tells the story of the redevelopment of Carmel during his administration.

He has served as president of the Butler University Alumni Association and was named one of the “Most Powerful Hoosiers in the World” by Indianapolis Monthly. He was selected as co-chair of the Energy Independence and Climate Protection Task Force and Trustee for the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Web site: www.jimbrainard.com Rick Sharp Personal: Born in Elyria, Ohio and grew up in Hollywood, FL. Graduated from University of Florida.

Sharp met his wife, Susan, in Florida and they moved to Carmel in 1992. Sharp grew up with three sisters and now he has three daughters, Rachel, Brenna and Sara. He enjoys acting in community theater productions. He served on the Carmel Swim Club Board of Directors.

Background: Prior to his being elected to the council in 2004, he served on the Carmel Plan Commission. Won his last council election with 51 percent of the vote. He previously served on the Carmel Redevelopment Commission and has been elected president of the Carmel City Council six times. He has served as president of his father-in-law’s company, Miller Sales Corporation, a distributor of commercial laundry equipment, since 2000.

He also serves as a sales consultant for Great Lakes Commercial Sales. He also worked in property management as a senior executive for nearly 15 years.

Web site: www.rick-sharp.com

Diana Cordray Personal: Graduated from Indiana University and IU School of Law. She is the mother of four children – Ryan (deceased), Doug, Jennifer and Jeana. She has two grandchildren.

Background: First elected in 1996, she is running for her sixth term in office. She’s run unopposed in four of her five elections. She’s won numerous awards and twice served as campaign manager for State Sen. Jerry Torr.

Web site: www.cordrayforcarmel.com/ Christine Pauley Personal: Born and raised in a small town in Michigan to parents who immigrated to the United States from Poland and Lithuania following World War II. She graduated from Michigan State University. She has three kids, Daniel, 25, Susan, 24 and Samantha, 20.

Background: She’s worked as a senior contracts negotiator for Raytheon. She’s president of the parents guild at Guerin Catholic High School and vice president of the Traditions on the Monon homeowners association.

Web site: www.christinepauley.org

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Northwest District Laura Campbell Personal: Graduate of Carmel High School and Ball State University. Married to Judge Rick Campbell.

She has a daughter and two sons. She’s live in Northwest Carmel for the past 13 years.

Background: Currently serves as vice chairman of the Hamilton County Republican Party. Previously served as the executive director of the Republican Party. Employment history includes work in the world of marketing in commercial real estate and in public relations.

Web site: www.lauracampbellforcouncil.com

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Sue Finkam Personal: Grew up in northern Michigan, attended Central Michigan University for her undergraduate degree and Indiana Wesleyan University for her master’s. Married to Joe Finkam, a professional engineer and business owner. She has a son named Drew and she’s very involved in youth sports as a family.

Background: Running for her second term on the council. She’s the chairperson for Porchfest and founder of ForTheLoveofCarmel.com. She’s served on numerous boards and committees and she owns her own professional consulting firm, FireStarter LLC. She won the last election with 52 percent of the vote.

Web site: www.suefinkam.com John Accetturo Personal: Has been married to his wife Christine for 40 years and they’ve been residents of Carmel for more than three decades. Both his children attended Carmel schools. He served 30 years in the U.S. Army Reserve. He has degrees from Illinois State and the University of Wisconsin.

Background: Previously served one term as city councilor, before leaving to try to unseat Jim Brainard in the previous mayoral election. He’s a retired public servant with accounting experience for the U.S. Army and U.S. Customs.

Web site: www.accetturo4carmel.com

Eric Seidensticker Personal: A lifelong resident of Carmel and graduate of Carmel High School. He graduated from Butler with a degree in accounting. He has two daughters, Rachael and Charlotte, and he’s married to Heidi Hauser Seidensticker.

Background: His first term as councilor began in 2007. He’s president and CEO of Maco Press, a local printing and advertising business in Carmel. He’s a member of the Carmel Masonic Lodge #421. He won the last election with 51 percent of the vote.

Web site: https://www.facebook.com/Eric4Carmel?fref=ts Bruce Kimball Personal: Graduated from Hanover College with a major in geology. Grew up Lebanon, Ohio where both parents were school teachers and community leaders. Involved in the scouts throughout his life.

Moved with his wife to Indiana in 1991.

Background: Past member of the Carmel City Center Community Development Corporation. Member of the city’s alternative transportation committee. Former Dad’s Club coach, Social Media Committee Chair of the Carmel Farmers Market, and founder of a weekly community bike ride for beginning cyclists. Employment background is in real estate.

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southeast District Luci Snyder Personal: Graduated from Mundelein College of Loyola University with an AB in Psychology. Married to Philip Snyder and along with their sons they have been Carmel residents for nearly 40 years.

She previously taught in Illinois schools.

Background: Worked in commercial real estate and was a principal in the Acorn Group. Board member for the Humane Society for Hamilton County and president of the Carmel Economic Development Commission. Served on the council, left to run unsuccessfully against Mayor Jim Brainard, but then reclaimed her council seat. She won the last election with 53 percent of the vote.

Web site: www.lucisnyder.com Jeff Worrell Personal: Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, grew up in Urbandale, Iowa and graduated from Iowa State University. Moved to Indianapolis in 1986 with his wife Shari and then they moved to Carmel and have a son and a daughter.

Background: Member of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission and past chairman of CarmelFest. Past president of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce. Started his own company Advantage Medical Rehab Equipment. Has hosted talk shows and events, including a series of videos promoting the arts in Carmel. Started his own Web site www.gooddaycarmel.com.

Web site: www.jeff4carmel.com

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southwest District Carol Schleif Personal: Born in Seattle and grew up in Los Angeles. Graduated from Washington State University with a degree in pharmacy. Married to her husband Ron and moved to Carmel. She received a degree in interior design from UCLA and a bachelor’s and master’s degree in architecture from Ball State.

Background: As part of the SW Clay annexation, Carol was appointed to a 4-year term on the Carmel Plan Commission. She won the last election with 60 percent of the vote. She worked for several architecture firms before resuming her small business, Nightingale Designs, Inc.. She previously served as executive director of Toronto Habitat for Humanity.

Web site: www.facebook.com/carol.schleif.7 Keith Griffin Personal: Griffin was born in Elkhart and grew up in South Bend. He attended Indiana University in Bloomington for his undergrad and law school.

Griffin and his wife, Nicki, have four children. He spends his spare time as a youth soccer coach.

Background: He works as a securities attorney at his own firm, Griffin Law Firm. He’s a member of the Indiana State Bar, the American Bar Association and the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association. He began his legal career as an Enforcement Attorney with the Indiana Securities Division of the Indiana Secretary of State’s office before going into private practice.

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Ron Carter Personal: Graduate of Indiana University. He and his wife Barbara have three married daughters and ten grandchildren. He’s been a Carmel homeowner for nearly 30 years. He’s an avid cyclist and member of the Carmel Rotary.

Background: Now retired, he spent the bulk of his business career in advertising, marketing and sales management.

First elected in 1996, he won his seat last election with 30 percent of the vote. He is the president and co-founder of the Carmel Farmers Market, president of the Carmel City Center Community Development Corporation and past president of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission.

Web site: www.roncarterforcouncil.com Ron Houck Personal: Graduated from Central Michigan University. Lived in Carmel for more than 30 years with his wife Pam. They have three adult children and four grandchildren. He’s a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and he founded his neighborhood homeowner’s association.

Background: Houck has worked for Eli Lilly for 20 years in the IT department. In addition, he’s previously served 11 years on the Carmel Plan Commission – with two years as president – and eight years on the Clay Township Regional Waste District. Lost his attempt at an at-large seat in the last election with 20 percent of the vote.

Web site: www.ronhouck.com Kevin “Woody” Rider Personal: Born and raised in Indianapolis. Married his wife Richelle in 2005 and they work as a team in their two restaurants. Active member of Northview Church. Enjoys the outdoors and boxing as a form of exercise.

Background: Owner of Woody’s Library Restaurant and Divvy, located at the Carmel City Center. Before opening those restaurants, he owned Parcel Pizza, and he opened the rural-gourmet outpost Bonge’s Tavern in Perkinsville.

Board member of the Carmel Plan Commission. Won his seat last election with 33 percent of the vote.

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Carmel voters will choose between two candidates for mayor with two different visions for the city’s future

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

When Jim Brainard was first elected mayor of Carmel, the year was 1996. Some of today’s eligible voters weren’t cover story born yet. A gallon of gas cost $1.22. Cell phones were big and heavy. Most people didn’t use the Internet and many voters didn’t have computers at all.

Carmel’s population was only 38,000.

Nowadays it’s more than 80,000. There were only 41 acres of park land. Today, there’s close to a thousand.

Brainard was 41 year-old attorney attempting to unseat incumbent Mayor Ted Johnson.

“I had zero name recognition when I started,” he said. “I went on TV and tried to build the name recognition. I went to thousands of doors. I heard from people that they wish there was more to do in Carmel. ‘I wish I could go out to dinner and a show. There’s no downtown to show our out-of-town guests.’

There were no trails or parks. Traffic was pretty bad.”

Brainard said he was considered an underdog and many were surprised to see him win.

But now – 20 years later – Brainard himself is the entrenched incumbent. And now Carmel City Council President Rick Sharp hopes to upset the five-term mayor.

“I wouldn’t look at myself as an underdog,” Sharp said. “I’d look at myself as less wellfunded than the mayor. The field is littered with incumbents who thought they were invincible.”

COURSE CORRECTION Sharp was first elected to the city council in 2012 and he said at first he was a fan of Brainard’s vision for Carmel. In many ways, he still respects it. He said he appreciates the mayor’s ability to be “a dreamer” but now he feels it’s time to stop “dreaming” and start responsibly steering the ship.

He said Carmel’s debt has reached the level where spending needs to be curtailed to avoid a special benefits tax from being levied.

“We can’t add to the debt without a tax increase,” he said. “I’m talking about a certainty in the future, looking at the numbers right now.”

Sharp characterizes himself as more fi-

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JIM BRAINARD: “The vision we put into place many years ago is paying off quite well for the city of Carmel, its businesses and residents. We know that. You know that. But it’s nice, every now and then, to see that others get it, too.”

“Carmel residents enjoy the lowest taxes of any major city in the state. An awful lot of people in Carmel are paying less in property taxes today on their homes than they were 20 years ago. That has taken a lot of tough management through several recessions. That is a record I am proud of.”

Mayor Jim Brainard at a chili cook-off last month.

Rick Sharp speaks at a campaign press conference. (Submitted photos)

nancially conservative than the mayor, but he disagreed with critics who paint him as an extremist who would refuse to spend on amenities. Sharp keeps saying that he supports The Palladium, but felt some of the flourishes added unnecessarily to the budget – and over debt – of the project.

“I’m tired of hearing about a hall that will stand for hundreds of years,” he said. “We didn’t build the Parthenon or the Coliseum.

We built a concert hall. The administration should have made a much greater effort to adhere to the budget that was promised.”

Going door to door, Sharp said he hears from lots of voters that they feel it’s time for a change after nearly 20 years of Brainard.

He also hears from some people who are Brainard-supporters.

“The other thing I’m hearing is that I’m out to destroy the quality of life in Carmel,” he said. “That I’m going to slash everything to the bone and there will be no festivals or parks. No CarmelFest. No Fourth of July parade. We can afford these things but there are things that Carmel is doing that’s unnecessary.”

And the fixes he said would be easy – but it will take new leadership.

“I don’t think the next generation of Carmel

leaders should have to face this problem,” he said. “It was created by this generation and we should take the steps to address this.”

CONTINUING THE PATH While Sharp has built his campaign on what should change about Carmel, Brainard’s campaign ads and Facebook page feel like a promotion for the city.

“You can ask people,” Brainard said. “They love living in Carmel.”

Brainard said he thinks the facts speak for themselves, and that Sharp might talk about a debt crisis, but then why would bond raters give the city of Carmel an AA+ rating?

“You try to keep it simple,” he said. “It’s not a college class. You stand by your financial record and remind people about everything Carmel has to offer.”

Of course, one number that everyone will also look at in this election: margin of votes. Brainard has won with approximately 60 percent of the votes in the past several elections. And it all started with his upset of Johnson.

“I think it was a surprise to some people,” he said. “It was a much smaller community then. There’s nothing like getting out and talking and listening to people. That hasn’t changed.”

“Why we’ve grown so quickly is we’ve built the infrastructure in the ground that we need before we have a problem. It’s allowed us to become one of the most competitive cities in the country, and people here, it’s in their DNA that infrastructure is important.”

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RICK SHARP: “Simply saying you’re a fiscal conservative doesn’t make you one. A record of consistently overspending is not fiscally responsible.”

“Local newspapers have dubbed me a ‘fiscal hawk’ and I wear that badge with honor. I will rein in spending, because I understand that it is your money that government is spending. I will make Carmel fiscally responsible once again so that our city can continue to flourish.”

“I’m sure you’ve heard the spin by now. The mayor and his operatives – some of which are paid by your tax dollars – are doing their best to convince you that they can keep swiping the city’s credit card with no repercussions. Well, here’s a number they can’t spin: $11,809.36. That’s your share of Carmel’s debt. That’s not our number, that’s the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance’s number.”

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You received your Current today because May 5 is the date of the primary election. We don’t want election information in the paper on election days, as delivery of Current can happen into the late-afternoon hours; that does you no good on Election Day. Today, though, you’ll find what you need to know about candidates and voting. Our staff has prepared candidate profiles, a list of polling places and other pertinent information that we hope will help you make informed decisions when you enter the voting booth. There are several hotly contested races in the communities we serve. Elections, in our view, are more about the “then” than the “now.” All the talk on the campaign trail doesn’t amount to a hill of beans if a candidate is elected and, in the course of her or his term, doesn’t follow through on promises made during so many stump speeches. It then becomes about accountability. We urge you to focus on facts and not buy in to the hyperbole that typically accompanies municipal election races, including those of mayor, council and clerk-treasurer. This is an exciting time of year, mostly because it comes around only once every four years. We don’t for a moment doubt each candidate’s enthusiasm for serving you; we just urge a closer examination before you cast your vote. And we do hope you’ll vote, because it is your right and responsibility. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 5. As we’ve said before, this is about accountability on every plane. In that vein, is the incumbent you’re considering worthy of remaining in office, and is the challenger earnest and well-founded in her or his quest? Time will tell.

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Changing horses, even political ones Commentary by Terry Anker The aphorism “don’t change horses midstream” has always appealed to me.

Perhaps it reflects a general bias towards managing change carefully. Perhaps, it simply points to the scores of cowboy movies that I watched as a kid. Some of the most dangerous, and therefore exciting moments, came when my favorite stars would reach the point in the cattle drive where they had to cross the raging river. Without exception, someone or something would be swept away by the rapidly moving current.

Our communities are faced with the same decision today. Do we stay with the same plan that we’ve come to know in traveling together these last several years?

Or, have we identified enough concern about the stability and sure-footedness of our present conveyance to make a change – right now, even as the water is rushing by?

Local election years are perhaps the most important for the communities in which we live, and yet they are routinely

overlooked. Folks don’t feel sufficiently informed to make it to the polls. Or, they fail to take note of the incredible importance of primaries in elections where the slated candidate of one party is ostensibly the given victor in the fall general election. The reader of this column is likely in such a position. The vote cast in the primary will ultimately determine the upcoming general.

Vote! Vote! Vote!

As to the “horse” that we’re on, I’m not inclined to change. Like many reasonable people, I have some anxiety about the coming crossing. Our community is growing and with it comes changes, debt and uncertainty. Even if our current team is imperfect, they have made the crossing before and their behavior is predictable.

Incumbents may be the old horse; but for this trip I’m inclined to stay the course.

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

Q U O T E O F T HE WEEK The chief obstacle to the progress of the human race is the human race -Don Marquis

These days it seems I’m constantly on the edge of losing my sanity. Oblivious parents in carpool lines (pull forward, people!), pets vomiting charcoal on new carpet (long story), untamable locks that refuse to stay smooth even after intense flat-ironing (stupid red hair!) … no, it doesn’t take much for acute hypertension to set in and the obscenities to come out. But lately, the thing that’s really been chapping my rear is my children’s constant complaining about each other.

This morning for example, as I was beginning my carefully-designed “Getting Ready” routine (incorporating all things introverted including but not limited to low lights, silence, and orange-mango juice), one of my daughters barged into my bathroom with “Mommy! Maddie stole my curling iron and I got up early to curl my hair and you have to do something about her taking my things without asking and never returning them and now what am I supposed to do?”

Last night, as I actually lay in bed trying to sleep, the same kid flung open the door, jumped on the bed and said, “Mom. Can I just tell you what Andrew said to me because he is not being nice and acting just like Geoffrey saying mean things and not caring about my day and completely ignoring me and he is supposed to be my brother.”

Last week? My twins were online checking their grades, and I hear, “Maw-um! Geoffrey’s failing two classes. You’d better ground him!”

Then shortly thereafter from the youngest wails, “Corinne’s pressing my buttons! She’s rolling her eyes! She didn’t do the dishes!

She’s a big brat! She’s … ” and so on.

Where’s the love? Where’s the “I’ll scratch your back if you’ll scratch mine?” Why can’t they just love each other? I get it, I honestly do. I grew up in a house with four sisters and only one bathroom. We were constantly fighting and narc-ing each other out to our parents. But that was back before personal electronics; we had a ton of free time to fill. What better way to spend an afternoon than by plotting to bring down the spoiled four-year-old?

These days though, there’s absolutely no reason for my kids to be hating on one another.

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

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Rehearsal space, on the road and at home Local venue helps bands prep for shows

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

Rick Kingston is planted in his Carmel shop seven days.

Some days he might be there 14 hours. No matter, he loves it.

Kingston’s Music Showcase, 340 Ridgepoint Dr., primarily provides rehearsal space for bands. The hours business are typically from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., but that often changes.

“We have a lot of acts at the Jazz Kitchen and sometimes those guys don’t get up until dinner time,” he said. “So they are not done until 1 o’clock in the morning. I stay until the last band is done.”

The shop also serves as musical instrument store and a concert venue. Kingston started the business about five years ago.

“It’s been a rocket ship ever since,” Kingston said.

He moved from a smaller location on Gradle Drive three years ago and then doubled the space about 18 months ago.

“We have three rooms and they’re regularly booked so we’re looking for more space right now,” Kingston said.

The store has hosted several national and regional acts in his rehearsal rooms.

“Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band was in Brussels (Belgium) one night and in here the next,” Kingston said.

Kingston said Stars in Stereo, a Los Angeles band, rented out the place for a whole day before a date in Cincinnati. The band then canceled a show in Atlanta and came back and spent another day in the shop.

“It’s hard to find rehearsal space on the road,” Kingston said.

Rick Kingston (right) with Rev. Peyton, the leader of Rev. Peyton’s Guitars line the wall at Kingston’s. (Submitted photos) “But what pays the bills around here is the local bands. We’ve Big Damn Band. had bunches of them in here the last few years.”

Bishop pointed out Kingston’s wife and co-owner Ellen is Kingston has enjoyed seeing bands evolve such as An Innoan artist concierge for The Center for the Performing Arts. cent Band, a Billy Joel tribute band.

“They know how to take care of people,” Bishop said.

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“So we do a showcase for young bands and people just Bryan Bishop, of The Bishops, a national party band based in starting out so their friends and family can come and hear Indiana, said Kingston’s is full service. the music,” Kingston said. “We have snacks and pop and “It’s whatever you need,” Bishop said. “The sound is top it’s 10 bucks at the door for the band.” notch. There is always refreshments, It’s the attention to Rehearsal time is usually sold in three-hour blocks for detail. He has wireless printing capability. He’s getting ready $60, with each additional hour $20. to have a small recording studio. His motto is plug n’ play. In “Sundays is actually one of our busiest days,” Kingston other words, come in with your instrument, and that doesn’t said. include drums because he always has drums. Then you plug in and start rehearsing. He’s got everything else covered.”

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Heirloom Plant Sale • In honor of Mother’s Day, Conner Prairie is having a sale of heirloom tomatoes, peppers, herbs and scented geraniums.

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Mayor’s Prayer’s Breakfast • Join the community for the 11th annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in honor of the National Day of Prayer. Proceeds will be donated to the Hamilton Country Sherriff’s chaplaincy. • 7 a.m. • White River Christian Church, 1685 N. 10th St., Noblesville • 776-6324

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Saga of a WWII Bomber Pilot • Dr. Morton E. Tavel will be presenting his book, “Hell in the Heavens,” at Fishers Library. The book is a telling of the exploits of Tavel’s family member, Lt. Col. David E. Tavel. Signed copies will be available for purchase. • 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. • 5 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Free, no registration required • www. hepl.lib.in.us/evanced

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Dispatches “Spamalot” – Join King Arthur and his knights in this hilarious retelling of the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. One of the funniest Broadway musicals in recent years, it is chock full of witty lyrics, clever plot twists, beautiful showgirls and even killer rabbits. (Contains mature content and may not be suitable for children under 12.) Runs until May 9; Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7 p.m., last Saturday (5/9) at 5 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets: $46.50 Adult, $36.50 Students (under 18).

For group tickets, contact groups@civictheatre.org or 923-4597.

Pops concert – The public is invited to enjoy a musical trip to the movies during the annual St. Mark’s Orchestra Spring Pops Concert at noon on May 3 at the church, 4789 E. 126th St. Planned selections include tunes from John Williams, Les Miserables, Tower of Power, Aaron Copeland and more. The program includes a pitch-in lunch. For more information, visit www.stmarkscarmel.org/ concert or call 846-4912.

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The Fab Four, a Beatles tribute band, will perform at The Palladium at The Center for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. on performance May 2. Doug Tatum, the center’s vice president of programming, discussed the popularity of the groups.

With all the Beatles tribute bands, how do you determine which one to schedule?

Whether it is classical, jazz, country or rock/ pop, the center’s goal is always to present the very highest quality attractions available, regardless of the particular musical genre.

So while there certainly are multiple Beatles tribute bands that are available and touring, after just a bit of research, it really does not take too long to determine which of those bands are in the top tier, and thus, which ones are under consideration for the center to present.

Is there anything that makes The Fab Four stand out or set them apart in your view? I know Fab Faux was at the Palladium in 2013.

You mentioned The Fab Faux – with that great band it’s all about recreating the music; they make no effort whatsoever to resemble the Beatles physically. With The Fab Four, the quality of the music still comes first, but they also don the costumes to recreate the look faithfully, even down to the personal mannerisms of each lad from Liverpool. So in that regard, I must admit that I am also very pleased with the quality of their wigs! Seriously, in judging a group, I always ask myself the question, “Do they truly do justice to the music?” With The Fab Four, I’m happy to say that the answer is yes.

Their touring history dates back to 2001, so they have been around for awhile, but I don’t believe this group has previously performed in the Indianapolis area.

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VOCE managing director Eric Wickens describes his chamber choir’s upcoming performance as a calming Performance experience.

“Even though it’s sacred music or classical, I find an opportunity to kind of sit and mediate and take in the music that the group is producing,” said Wickens, a bass baritone from Fishers. “You feel some comfort and mediation from it and hopefully some joy.”

VOCE will present a free concert at 3 p.m. on May 17 at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 1402 Main St., Carmel.

VOCE, which stands for Voices of Choral Excellence, is under the direction of Dr. Madlen Batchvarova, who is choral director at Hanover College. The chamber choir, made up of mostly Indianapolis-area residents, will be presenting “A Sacred Journey.”

In addition to Vivaldi’s Gloria, the program

will feature music coupled together by the same text but written by composers from different centuries and musical styles. The concert will take the audience through music of the Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic and Contemporary eras from the United States, Germany, Italy, Norway and Bulgaria.

The series is part of St. Christopher’s Music on Main Fine Art Series.

“We invite ensembles or groups, sometimes from afar but usually local groups,” said Robert Richter, the church’s music director.

Richter said VOCE performed at St. Christopher’s several years ago.

“In exchange for their performance, they have been hosting many of their rehearsals at the church,” Richter said. “Many of the singers come from north Indianapolis suburbs.”

Brenda Iacocca is a soprano for VOCE, St. Christopher’s member and Carmel resident.

VOCE has been reorganizing following the retirement of its founder Charles Goehring in 2013, Wickens said.

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Commentary by Donna Monday

The Indiana Repertory Theatre is closing its season with a family feel-good production that promises to leave audiPerformance ences with a warm afterglow. “On Golden Pond,” a beloved Tony Award-winning play, runs on the OneAmerica Mainstage through May 10.

It tells the story of Norman (Robert Elliott) and Ethel Thayer (Darrie Lawrence) who have spent nearly 40 summers in their Maine cottage, located on the banks of Golden Pond.

But just as Norman – who’s experiencing frequent bouts of forgetfulness – starts to lose his zest for life, he receives an unexpected but welcomed visitor who turns his world upside down.

This visitor, an inquisitive and misled 13-year-old boy named Billy Ray, Jr. (Griffin Grider) challenges Norman and not only rejuvenates his love of life, but also helps restore a faded relationship between Norman and his daughter, Chelsea (Constance Macy).

“This timeless American classic brings to the table a lot of laughter and a lot of pathos.

“On Golden Pond” allows us to think about this family while considering our own,” said

I just learned something you probably knew about me already. I am a “word nerd.”

I’ve been one for decades plain talk and didn’t know it. I never heard the term until last week, when a high school classmate posted a cute saying: “Let’s Eat Grandma. Let’s Eat, Grandma. Commas Can Save Lives.”

I told her I actually have the tee shirt. She said we must both be “word nerds.”

I’m intrigued by all words, but especially by four-lettered words.

Four-lettered words do a pretty good job of describing the human condition.

Make – love – baby – born – milk – food – grow – walk – talk – grow – show – tell – play – grow – work – earn – self – pray – hope – hurt – live – free – vote – well – sick – gone –home.

And then there is that first word most of us say. In any language it sounds something like “Mama.”

Mama is an important four-lettered word.

We rarely hear it anymore in our society. It seems to be reserved for the very young and the very old. Even three-year-olds get the message that “Mama” is a “baby word” they

Darrie Lawrence and Griffin Grider. (Photo by Zach Rosing for the IRT)

Executive Artistic Director, Janet Allen, who is also directing the production. “The play reminds us of the various ways a frayed family can be mended through loving and forgiving relationships.”

This cozy, close-to-home production is recommended for audiences 13 years and older. It is two hours and 15 minutes and includes one intermission.

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Too bad. It’s such a sweet word, and I love to hear it. My daughter (you remember, Rainbow) called me “Mama” till she headed off to preschool and outgrew it.

Actually, I loved the word “Mama” when I was a child. I think that’s because my mother always called her mother “Mama.” So did her five sisters and their brother.

Their “Mama” was a feisty woman. She was part Cherokee and all business. You didn’t mess with Grandma. She was a beadyeyed, determined survivor. She lived through the Depression as a widow with six children and no money.

Two of her daughters (one of them my mother) spent four years in an orphanage.

Grandma walked miles to that orphanage every Sunday. I once asked my mother how they all survived.

“That’s easy,” Mom said. “We never doubted for a minute that Mama loved us.”

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Try this simple salad for Mother’s Day Commentary by Ceci Martinez

For all the kiddos out there, how cool will it be to surprise your wonderful mother on Mother’s Day with this beautiful, delicious and fancy salad?

This super easy dish is the perfect menu for that special family picnic celebration.

Have fun and happy cooking!

Tips: 1.Take a few minutes and read the full recipe first.

2. Wash your hands and wear an apron. 3. Gather all your ingredients before you start. 4. Follow the directions exactly. 5. Have an adult nearby to help.

MANGO WALNUT SPINACH SALAD Serves: 6 Ingredients: • 1/2 pound baby spinach • 1 pound mixed spring salad mix • 12 ounces sliced fresh mango, you will need 1 cup cut into strips (save the rest to make the dressing) • 1 cup fresh blackberries • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Mango dressing: • 3/4 cup fresh mango • 2 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Mango walnut spinach salad. (Photo by Ceci Martinez)

• 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon raw, honey • 1 teaspoon salt • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Directions: Puree mango in a blender and measure 1/3 cup; then add the rest of the mango dressing ingredients (except chopped parsley) to blender and blend until well mixed. Pour dressing into bowl and add parsley. Place salad ingredients in a nice bowl and serve with mango dressing.

Ceci Martinez is a Zionsville resident, who was born in New York and raised in Peru. For more of Ceci’s recipes, visit www.currentzionsville.com.

Mixing it up Chill out with mom this year and whip up some of these simple, sweet and savory drinks.

“Champagne Julep” Ingredients: • About 3 ounces champagne or sparkling white wine • 1 1/2 ounces bourbon • 4 large mint leaves • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon simple syrup (to taste) • Crushed ice Directions: Bunch the mint leaves between thumb and forefinger and give one good tear through the middle of the leaves. Drop into bottom of a tall Collins glass and pour in simple syrup on top, just enough to cover leaves. Muddle well.

Add ice roughly to fill glass. Pour in bourbon. Stir very briefly. If necessary/desired, put in more ice at this step to refill to top.

Top off with champagne. Once again, stir briefly. Taste and top off with more simple syrup if desired. Garnish with mint sprig.

“The Momosa” Ingredients: • 1 ounce Frangelico Liqueur • 1 ounce Fresh Tropical Cascal (fermented soda) • 3 ounces Laurent-Perrier NV Brut Champagne Directions: Combine the Frangelico and Cascal in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake. Pour into a champagne flute and top with the champagne!

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Health tips for summer air travel Commentary by David Pletzer, MD With summer travel season approaching, many families are planning air travel to favorite destinations. While traveling body by plane is convenient, there are some health concerns to keep in mind for a more enjoyable trip.

Keep germs at bay. You’re much more likely to catch a cold on an airplane than other places due to the close quarters and stale air.

To help protect against germs, avoid grabbing seat backs when walking down the aisle, and use a paper towel when opening the plane’s bathroom door. Use hand sanitizer often while on board and in airports. Also bring your own pillow if you plan to sleep on the plane.

Stay hydrated. To combat dry air, be sure to drink plenty of water before boarding the plane and during the flight. Alcohol and caffeine are dehydrating, so avoid both while flying. Using a saline nasal spray before the flight can help prevent mucus membranes from becoming too dry.

Protect your ears. Changes in cabin air pressure can cause ear pain, especially in children. During takeoff and landing, offer an infant the breast or a bottle to encourage swallowing, which helps keep the eustachian

tubes open. Chewing gum, yawning or swallowing are good remedies for older children and adults to avoid ear discomfort.

Bring healthy snacks. Snacks available for purchase or provided by airlines can be full of fat, extra calories and sugar. Consider bringing your own food on the plane. Lean turkey on whole-wheat bread and veggie pita are good choices and will ensure you have something substantial in your stomach to help prevent motion sickness. Fresh fruit and almonds are easy to pack in carry-on luggage.

Minimize jet lag. If you’re flying across time zones, normal body rhythms can be disturbed, resulting in physical symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, headaches, gastrointestinal issues and inability to sleep. Jet lag only lasts a day or two, but to help relieve symptoms, drink plenty of water during the flight, eat small high-protein, low-fat meals and consider adjusting your sleep schedule for a few days before your trip.

David Pletzer, MD, specializes in family medicine. He is a guest columnist located at IU Health Physicians Primary Care – Allisonville, 11530 Allisonville Road, Ste. 190, in Fishers. He can be reached by calling the office at 678-3850.

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Arthritis walk is May 16 at IUPUI

By Alec Johnson • news@currentincarmel.com

At that time, he had an opportunity for training at IU, and hasn’t looked back since. Today, he works with patients to diagnose their The Walk to Cure Arthritis is coming to specific type of arthritis and identify a remedy Indianapolis. On May 16, participants will that best fits their situation. complete 1- or 3-mile philanthropy courses at Wood Plaza While arthritis is often seen as an issue for aging generations, it’s affecting younger at IUPUI. Fundraising has already started, bringing in nearly $20,000 people as well – 6,400 in Indiana alone. “These conditions affect people of all ages,” of the $82,200 goal. Money raised will Reed said. “There are children with insupport critical medications for those flammatory brain disease, and young affected, as well as funding research adults … it’s not just something that for a cure. One in five Americans is old people get.” The Arthritis Foundaaffected by some form of arthritis, tion highlighted the age diversity of including 1.4 million Hoosiers. those affected by selecting 3-year-old Dr. Randall Reed, a Carmel resident, Carson Rose and IUPUI student Nikky is this year’s Medical Honoree. The Reed Saxon as honorees in addition to award recognizes “an expert who has Reed. gone above and beyond” to help patients with As a specialist, Reed doesn’t see patients arthritis pain. Reed worked as a primary care unless their primary care physician is alert physician for nine years before becoming a to notice the problem they might be facing. specialist in rheumatology. His initial training He was quick to point out the difference becombined internal medicine and pediatrics. He tween osteoarthritis (degenerative condition found arthritis interesting from the beginning. affecting an older age group) and rheumatoid As joint relief began to see breakthroughs arthritis (inflammatory conditions that attack with new drugs and technology, he decided people regardless of age). “People need to be to commit to a career in rheumatology. “I like aware that there’s a difference between just working with complex diseases and dangerwear-and-tear symptoms and the kind that ous drugs,” Reed said.

Reed and his wife moved to Indiana in 2003. are due to inflammation.”

Indianapolis has seen an outpouring of support for events in the past. The Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis in December was the fourth largest in the nation, surpassing places like Chicago, Atlanta and New York. It raised just over $190,000, with nearly 3,000 people taking part.

Involvement for the walk this summer looks promising as well. Their kickoff event at Wine and Canvas saw a good turnout on February 28. Bayer is a sponsor at the national level, while the local event features OrthoIndy, Allegra Printing and several local companies.

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Get your beauty rest Commentary by Cory Black Missing out on a good night’s rest? We can function on less than the seven hours we really need for awhile, but nutrition when we do we just build up a sleep debt.

So what are the long term problems of sleep deprivation? People that don’t get enough sleep are more likely to be overweight for one. When sleep deprived, our body will increase the production of the hormone ghrelin, increasing hunger signals and limiting leptin that hampers natural appetite suppression.

Without enough sleep, our body can’t recover both physically and mentally. Our body uses sleep as a time to rebuild and regenerate and without enough of it increases stress signals, including the production of the hormone cortisol. We already know we are more likely to binge eat, and high cortisol levels causes the body to store more fat in response to stress. High levels of cortisol also increase the break down skin collagen speeding up the aging process.

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B vitamins vital – B vitamins are necessary for every single function in the body. B vitamin deficiency can cause everything from fatigue to severe hormone fluctuation, psychosis and even death. Get all the B vitamins you need by simply eating some of the following foods every week: 1. Beans 2. Eggs 3. Sweet potatoes 4. Avocado 5. Spinach 6. Seafood Source: Naturalon.com Free skin screenings – IU Health is holding free skin screenings at four local facilities during the month of May, as follows: May 4 – IU Health Methodist, 916-3525; May 5 – IU Health West, 2173627; May 19 – IU Health Saxony, 678-3627; May 27 – IU Health North, 688-3627. All screenings run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and appointments are recommended.

GMO apples – More GMO foods are coming! A genetically modified apple has just been approved by the USDA. Called the Arctic Apple, this variety is designed to prevent browning after being cut open.

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Punch Burger coming to Carmel

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Another burger restaurant is expanding into Carmel.

Punch Burger, currently in downtown Indianapolis at 137 E. Ohio restaurants St. since 2012, will open another location in Carmel. The new 2,700-square-foot space will be located on Old Meridian in a space that used to house When Eddie Met Salad. A July opening is expected.

“We’ve been doing really well in the downtown location and I like the demographics there in Carmel,” said Punch Burger General Manager Matt McGraw. “I think a lot of our customers are younger professionals and that area seems to be attracting those customers.”

Punch Burger specializes in sandwiches topped with creative ingredients primarily from locally sourced farmers. They join an influx of gourmet burger restaurants in Carmel’s downtown. The Pint Room is just down the street in the Arts District and even closer will be Bru Burger, which also opens on Old Meridian this summer.

McGraw said they will be different those other restaurants because they are primarily meant for sit-down dining. Punch Burger

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Punch Burger will be expanding into Carmel in July. (Submitted photo)

should offer that gourmet experience but with a very casual atmosphere and a quick lunchtime order.

“We kind of get you in and out,” he said.

“You can enjoy a fast but delicious meal on your lunch break.”

McGraw said the location is ideal considering the new development coming on Old Meridian in the next year. Main Street leading to Old Meridian is getting a facelift to coincide with the transformation of U.S. 31. There’s

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an $80 million mixed use development from Edward Rose called The District, a women’s health center from St.Vincent Hospitals and a mixed-used development called Olivia on Main.

Not too far, a $130 million redevelopment of Midtown is also in the works.

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Commentary by Jordan Fischer I heard something on the national news this week that sent me on a confusing journey of grammatical grammar guy discovery.

I’ll confess to not knowing the exact context of the statement, because there were a lot of TVs going and I wasn’t really paying attention to any of them, but I did catch an anchor say this: “… the bereft family …”

“That should be ‘bereaved,’ shouldn’t it?” I thought. And then I thought, “I can get Steve and Brian to pay me to write about this.”

Thus, here we are.

“Bereaved” is, as I thought, the accepted past participle and adjectival form of the word “bereave” – to be “deprived of a loved one through a profound absence,” especially death.

In a etymological tidbit sure to please the “Firefly” fans out there, the word “bereave” originates from the English and Scottish “reavers,” who, according to the Oxford English Dictionaries, got their name from the verb “reave” (and, more to the point, their penchant for “reaving,” or plundering, each other’s

land).”Bereft” is, Oxford says, the archaic past participle of “bereaved.”

That’s all well and good, except we still say “bereft;” its primary definition being “deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.”

OK, so, “bereaved” is for those mourning the dead, and “bereft” is for those missing something nonmaterial, like humor (you know, like a Steve Harvey joke).

But, annoyingly enough, Oxford still includes a second definition for “bereft:” a person “lonely and abandoned, especially through someone’s death or departure.” Come on!

My two cents: “Bereaved” is specifically used when you are deprived of a loved one, through death or otherwise, so let’s keep it that way. “Bereft” can be used for other situations, like a wall with no decorations or chili with no noodles (It’s just not the same! I’m looking at you, Texas.).

Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for Current Publishing. To ask Jordan a grammar question, write him at rjfische@ gmail.com.

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After the Western Roman Empire collapsed in the late fifth century, the Eastern Empire remained a center of culture travel and learning. When Justinian I became Eastern Emperor in 527 A.D., he set about adding to the grandeur of his capital in Constantinople, now called Istanbul. The magnificent church of Hagia Sophia was one of many enduring achievements of Justinian’s reign. Another was an underground reservoir built to supply water to what was then the world’s largest city, with a population of 500,000.

Reportedly built by 7,000 slaves, the Basilica Cistern, named for its location under the Stoa Basilica, is 453 feet long and 212 feet wide. Its 30-feet high ceiling is supported by 336 marble and granite columns arranged in 12 rows of 28, with each group of four columns supporting an arched cross vault. With 13-feet thick brick walls covered with water-resistant mortar, the reservoir could store more than 21 million gallons of water. The water, transported via aqueduct from a forest near the Black Sea, was

distributed to Constantinople palaces and other buildings through a series of pipes.

The varying capital styles suggest that the columns were spoliated from pagan temples around the Empire. Two columns in the northwest corner are supported on stone pedestals bearing the carved image of snakehaired Medusa, one upside down and one on its side. Some believe these orientations were intended to cancel out the effects of Medusa’s petrifying gaze, but exactly why such mythological features were placed in a structure commissioned by a Christian emperor remains a mystery. Another column bears an image of eyes and tears, said to memorialize the slaves who died during construction.

The Basilica Cistern was rediscovered in 1545 A.D. when people in Istanbul were observed fishing though holes in the ground.

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

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Getting the perfect retro-fit deck Commentary by Randy Sorrell The immediate decision fueling an incredible outdoor living space is imagining what the actual living Outdoor living surface will be. The typical “default” response is a brick paver patio. But there are plenty of other sexy materials and textures to consider. Often, the physical location will strongly influence the material palate, especially with elevated spaces.

RETRO-FIT The featured deck is a fantastic example of that. It’s unrealistic to construct a paver patio 12’ off grade. So, a new deck is born … or, re-born. Retro-fit best describes this incredibly livable space. The previous pressure treated pine decking was tired and pleading to be replaced with something fresh. The sub-structure remained.

We considered all the alternatives from premium pressure treated pine, cedar, composite / synthetic materials to ipe, a beautiful / insanely expensive Brazilian hardwood. The cost structure can guide that decision and is listed above from least to most expensive.

Maintenance costs are a prompt cost equalizer, however.

Western cedar decking was selected because of its warmth and natural built in preservatives that helps resist decay and insects (resist, not prevent). This Carmel home’s woodsy setting encouraged a material that would reflect the comfortably natural lifestyle afforded.

SPINDLES / RAILING Opening the views to the lower expansive lawn that subtly merges into the woods and stream was critical. So, we employed a common solution with black aluminum spindles that seem to disappear. Stainless steel cables as vertical or horizontal members and tempered glass panels are other creative solutions we’ve ambitiously designed / installed.

Contrary to popular believe, decks are NOT going out of vogue. In fact, we see a resurgence of decks and when properly designed, they can be the best solution for your families’ luxury outdoor living space.

Enjoy spring and escape to your outdoors.

Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improvement firm. He may be reached at 679-2565, randy@choosesurroundings.com or www.choosesurroundings.com.

George & Janice Jackson Personal Property Auction Primitives, Antiques, & Collectables Boone County Fairgrounds Commercial Building 1300 E 100 S, Lebanon, IN 46052 May 16, 2015 @ 10:00 am Auctioneers Note: George and Janice Jackson of Carmel have decided to downsize their collection of wonderful quality primitives, antiques and collectibles with items that can be dated back to the late 1800’s/early 1900’s. We will be running two rings so be sure to bring a friend!

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in The Bristols, on the Northwest corner of 126th Street & Brooks School Road in Fishers (46037) Friday, May 8 & Saturday, May 9 8AM - 1PM each day

DEALERS WANTED New golf carts and/or street-legal electric vehicles.

Excellent income opportunity serving the best demographic in Indiana. This is not just a sales job - it is you OWNING your own business. Territory exclusivity. No franchise fee. Training ongoing. Questions?

Call me. Dan: 317.590.9047.

Sale MOVING SALE 5-6, 5-7, 5-8

8AM TO 3PM KEYSTONE WOODS 10660 OAKWOOD CT. CARMEL TOOLS, FURNITURE, ANTIQUES, MISC HOUSEHOLD

Sale COMPANY YARD SALE

SATURDAY MAY 9TH 9AM – 2PM 9175 E 146TH ST. NOBLESVILLE Metro Plastics

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Sale WATERSTONE NEIGHBORHOOD WIDE GARAGE SALE

Tons of homes participate. Make sure you get to all four neighborhoods! Designer clothing, furniture, housewares, kids stuff, and incredible deals! This sale is too good to miss! Waterstone is east of Gray Road between 116th and 126th Entrances to neighborhood are 116th, 126th and Gray Road and includes: Bayhill, Brookfield, Stonewick, and Windpointe Thursday, May 7th – SaturdayMay 9th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Noblesville Schools Custodial Job Fair Food Service Job Fair

If you are interested in applying for a Custodial or Food Service position at Noblesville Schools, please come to our Custodial and Food Service Job Fair May 9th, 2015 from 8:00am to 12:00pm at Noblesville High School, 18111 Cumberland Road (enter building at Gate #18 off of Cumberland Rd.) Any questions may be directed to: Steve Coverdale, Building Supervisor (317) 773-4680, ext. 12132 Sue Dunn, Food Service Director (317) 773-3171, ext. 10420

Check out Cribs, Beds, Dressers, Chests, Desks, Bookcases and more!

ALL AT 30-70% OFF and when you purchase $1,000 of furniture clearance we give you $100 toward any clearance accessories!

This includes bedding in crib and youth, rugs, artwork and more!

Don’t miss out!

14 year old would like to be a summer sitter for the months of June and July.

Has passed the Safe Sitter course and currently babysits on weekends and evenings for various families in the Geist area.: Please call 317-289-7707 and ask for Alison

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booth rental CARMEL HAIR STYLIST

3 MONTHS FREE BOOTH RENT

Where dream rooms come true & cost less!

Extra money in your pocket in 2015 Beautiful Private Setting 844-8579

NOW Hiring

317-770-7700

1708 Pleasant Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 Monday, Friday, Saturday: 10am – 6pm • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10am – 7pm

Part time sales associate wanted

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aprox 10/20 hours per week apply in person Village Clock Shop & Home Furnishings Clay Terrace Shopping Center 317-569-0035

Preschool Teachers

Colonial Village Day Care in Zionsville IN is looking for degreed or experienced teachers to care for children ages 2-6.

Send your resume to colonialvillagedc@gmail.com.

We are seeking applicants experienced in pet care.

Daytime, evening, weekend.

Must be over 21. Apply at www.FetchPetCare.com WAITER / WAITRESS -LINE COOK-

Nights – Full time/Part time Monday – Saturday - apply in person Dooley O’Tooles 160 E Carmel Drive 843-9900

Housekeeper

Mature, organized, dependable 20-25 hours a week to aid busy household. A go-getter type personality with a sharp wit and keen ability to take charge and make things work. Monday-Thursday 11-4, $16.00 an hour.

Reply lpleasant@webtechone.net

Noblesville Schools Food Service Department Employment Opportunity

Noblesville Schools is currently seeking part-time, school year employees for their Food Service Department.

To apply for these positions, please visit our website at: www.noblesvilleschools.org Any questions may be directed to: Sue Dunn, Food Service Coordinator Educational Services Center 18025 River Road Noblesville, IN 46062 (317) 773-3171, ext. 10420

CITY OF FISHERS: NOW HIRING

Seasonal Laborers for Spring, Summer and Fall. Work outside, learn new skills, make money, and be part of the team that maintains Fishers’ streets, parks, athletic fields and facilities. Approx. 35-45 hrs/wk.

Min age: 16 years old. Some evenings and weekends.

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

Clarity Personal Care Services

If you are interested in an opportunity to make a difference, earn extra income and choose the hours convenient to your life, Clarity Personal Care Services is interested in you. We are the provider of choice for personal services/elder care in the home Please contact us at applicant@ malkoffandhughes.com

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It’s Garage Sale Season!

Call or e-mail Dennis to list yours today dennis@youarecurrent.com • 370.0749

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Erica Giblin, MD

Fellowship-Trained Breast Surgeon

“For women with dense breast tissue, this technology leads to better cancer detection.”

Introducing focused, coordinated care.

Exclusively for women.

St.Vincent Carmel Women’s Center is a unique destination that combines the entire spectrum of women’s health services, including a comprehensive breast care program. “We’re using imaging technology that leads to better detection of breast cancer,” says Dr. Erica Giblin, fellowship-trained breast surgeon, now accepting new patients. This new 3D process, called tomosynthesis, can increase the cancer detection rate as much as 25 percent in women with dense tissue. “We want to catch breast cancer at the earliest possible time,” says Dr. Giblin. “And at St.Vincent Carmel Women’s Center, we have the tools to do it.”

To schedule your next breast screening at the Women’s Center, call 317.582.7474. Tomosynthesis is also available at the St.Vincent Breast Center in Indianapolis. stvincent.org/womenscenter