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The Carmel Redevelopment Commission is looking at options for one of the last undeveloped locations in the Old Town area. government The parcel, on 7th Street NW, has been put up for bid with an appraised value around $203,000. The CRC received only one bid for the property – for $65,000 – from Justin Moffett’s Old Town Design Group.

The CRC could have accepted the lone bid, even though it was less than the appraisal average, but voted to reject the bid so it could be brought back to the Carmel City Council for approval. CRC Director Corrie Meyer said this is being done to promote communication and transparency.

On April 21, the city council approved transferring the property to the CRC for sale. City Councilor Luci Snyder said this is because it’s easier for a redevelopment commission to negotiate real estate transactions than part-time legislators.

Old Town Design Group owns the adjacent ground to the South and is developing single-family cottage homes similar to what they’ve done at Blackwell Park. The plan would be to expand to the north if they can purchase the grounds.

In order to improve the area and meet the CRC’s desires, Moffett said he is proposing a small pocket park – a playground area with swings – about the size of two-thirds of a lot. It would sit at the corner of 7th Avenue NE and 3rd Avenue NE. He said he would also propose increasing connectivity in the area between those two streets.

31 Meyer said it’s possible that the CRC would be happier with the lower bid price if there are imSmoky Row Rd. provements made to the neighborhood.

Prior to his interest in the site, Moffett said he heard concerns about the environmental impact of construction but claims a Main St. lot of that was hearsay.

Neighbors said it was a dump site and documents confirm that might have been the case.

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The parcel of land is one of the final undeveloped plots remaining in Old Town. (Staff photo)

A 1998 letter from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management stated that the site used to be, “filled with what (experts) have described as basically unregulated materials.”

The letter said there was no objection to covering the site with at least two feet of soil to close off the area. Letters say the materials were mostly construction debris, concrete, asphalt and brick. It claims there were no batteries, chemicals, old paint cans or liquid waste found.

Moffett said he saw these reports and then conducted a phase one environmental study which found no problems. The study included multiple soil borings. Snyder said she reviewed the situation Former and believes there’s no dump site environmental concern.

Meyer said the CRC is aware of the dump site past and, “the appraisals Cool Creek completed by the City of Land owned

by Old Town Carmel took into considerDesign Group ation all issues that could impact the value of the Carmel High property.”

School The CRC and the city N council will wait 30 days and then negotiate with Old Town Design Group or other parties.

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DISPATCHES State Sen. Kenley to speak – Carmel Golden K Kiwanis will conduct its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. July 10 at the American Legion Post, 852 W. Main St. in Carmel and State Sen. Luke Kenley whose district includes northeast Carmel will be the guest speaker. The public is invited to this meeting to hear the senator speak. For more information call Don Moehn at 873-1956.

Drinks at the Waterpark - Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation will host a Monon Mixer for adults only from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 10. The sun will be setting and the lights will be turned on as adults relax to music and enjoy the kids-free Waterpark. Come with your neighbors, college buddies, or make it an adult night out. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from vendors such as Bier Brewery, Upland Brewery, Harmony Winery and Mallow Run Winery. There will also be food available from Brozinni Pizzera, DaBlue Lagoon, Aunt Jean’s Kettle Korn, Pat’s Philly Pretzels and Sweet Jeanius. The cost is $10, but Monon Community Center Members get in free with their Escape Pass. For more information visit www.carmelclayparks.com.

Plum Creek golf event – The Plum Creek Golf Club Ladies League is hosting a Rally for the Cure golf event (Bosom Buddies) on July 30, benefiting Susan G. Komen. The event is an 18-hole, 2-woman outing with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Registration and breakfast begin at 7 a.m. Lunch immediately follows golf, with drawings for raffle prizes donated by many local businesses. All participants are asked to wear pink. To enter, contact Leslie Wilson at lesliemwilson4@gmail.com or 910-0594 by July 14.

Teen driving clinic – The Teen Driving Mini Clinic is a free event for teenage drivers and parents on July 11 at Northview Church, 12900 Hazel Dell Pkwy.

Participants will drive a 2014 Mini Cooper S through a distracted driving course. There are four sessions available for this mini clinic: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Register at www.BeMilesAhead.net.

Book signing and discussion – Teen author Katie McGarry will be signing her new book release at 4 p.m. July 12 at the Barnes & Noble Carmel Store, 14790 Greyhound Plaza. Take Me On continues the Pushing the Limits series for teens and young adults and features the story of kickboxer Haley and her decision to train West Young despite her vow never to fight again. McGarry will also be discussing her book and reading excerpts from it.

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Lightning recently struck columnist Mike Redmond’s mother’s old farmhouse up in LaGrange County and, according to his brother P.D., exploded just about everything explodable: The TV dish, Mom’s computer, the telephones, you name it. It was pretty extensive. When checking in, Redmond recalls how blown up TVs are kind of a recurring them with his family. To read more, visit www.currentinwestfield.com.

Any Way You Want It Journey returned to Klipsch Music Center on June 28, giving its fans another reason to “Don’t Stop Believin’.”

The group performed its catalog of hits along with opening acts the Steve Miller Band and Tower of Power. To view photos of the show, visit www.currentnoblesville.com.

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Ordinance would manage CRC money

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

When TIF revenue is lower than projected, then it can be difficult to pay off bonds that were used to construct such projects.

The Carmel City Council will propose an orClerk-Treasurer Diana Corday, CRC Director dinance at its next meeting July 7 that would Corrie Meyer and some city councilors met redirect some Carmel Regovernment development Commission cently to discuss TIF revenues and clear up any confusion about TIF revenue. As a result, both revenue into a specific sides decided to draft this ordinance to account so it’s easier to track. avoid any future miscommunication.

Tax increment financing revenue – or “This ordinance doesn’t ‘affect’ the TIF as it is often called – will be put CRC in a new way,” Meyer said. “It is in a special “revenue deposit fund” so a public statement clarifying how the city councilors can easily see if there’s CRC will manage the Revenue Deposit enough money to pay the bills, instead Agreement.” of trying to track down information from Once all of the TIF money is in the other people.

Seidensticker right place, the ordinance would specify The ordinance also establishes a sequence of actions that should be undertaken if what would happen if there wasn’t enough money to meet the CRC’s financial commitments, there’s not enough money in the account to pay likely debt payments. for obligations.

Seidensticker created a flow chart that shows “The reason for the fund is so we have one that if there’s not enough TIF money, then CRC place to put the money so that they all can be would use its “other revenue” which could mean accounted for appropriately,” City Council Presimoney from a sale of property. If there’s not dent Eric Seidensticker said. “We always establish a special fund for these big projects because enough money there, then the City Council would then look at city funds that aren’t already comwe need to be able to track the money going in mitted, such as the “rainy day” reserve fund or and out of one account.” budget surpluses from certain departments.

Tax increment financing is a way to receive City Councilor Luci Snyder emphasized that money for future gains in property taxes. This this ordinance was a joint effort between the money is used to subsidize current public imCRC. provements – such as the Carmel Center for the “We all want to work together to make sure Performing Arts – which are projected to create everything is done the right way,” she said. the conditions for these property tax gains.

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First house in Carmel being brought to life again by new owners

By Dawn Pearson • news@currentincarmel.com Way back in 1824, the year after Hamilton Country was organized, a farmer named William McShane became the first landhistory owner in the original Clay Township. And he built a cabin for his family to live in just south of what is now 106th Street on Westfield Boulevard.

The cabin eventually gave way to a grand house which became a distinctive Carmel landmark.

In recent years the house stood alone, in shambles, longing for a new “McShane” family to move in and rebuild. The city didn’t know what to do with it, the bank was trying just to sell it to break even and some people wanted to tear it down for the land.

Yet one family from Fishers saw the love and history in “that old house” and is restoring it to its glory days.

Paul and Emily Ehrgott are completing the makeover of the historic McShane house and are almost ready to move in. It will eventually house the couple and their three children, Jack, 10, Charlie, 8, and Kate 4, breathing new life into Carmel’s historical past.

Paul Ehrgott is a project manager for Wilhelm Construction Company and Emily Ehrgott has an art education degree but is currently a stay-athome mom and “construction worker.”

The Ehrgotts said they bought the house be-

The Ehrgott family (Top row, Paul and Emily and children from left, Kate, Charlie and Jack) of Fishers is working to restore the historic McShane house on Westfield Boulevard under direction from Indiana Landmarks. (Submitted photos)

cause they fell in love with it.

“We loved the house and we bought it because we are a little crazy,” Emily Ehrgott said.

“No, really, we have always wanted a house with loads of character and a big yard. This house

happened to fit our needs. Plus we definitely wanted to save it from further deterioration. It’s a gorgeous house and was still in pretty good shape for being nearly 130 years old.”

There are three buildings on the property, the house, the summer kitchen and the detached three-car garage.

The original cabin has been gone for years, and as for historical artifacts, the house had been cleaned out by vandals long ago.

She said some of the house’s best attributes still shine through.

“Now don’t get me wrong, there are two beautiful built-in cabinets in the main house. There was also a gorgeous brass chandelier left in the dining room,” she said. “Also, the summer kitchen has two lower level rooms that exist. One room has a small wooden ladder and is an L-shaped room about 7’ by 5’. It is a pretty large room for being underground. I do believe this is where the “underground railroad” theory has come from. The second hole is a round hole more like a cistern.”

When asked what their favorite part of the old house was, Emily Ehrgott said “Everything!

I love that so many people have stopped by to encourage us and let us know that the house looks great. It seems as I sit on the front porch watching the traffic go by I see a lot of heads turning to see the progress. A few people even honk their horns. It’s been exciting for us to hear the words of encouragement from the Carmel community.”

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New nursing facility proposed

By Chris Bavender • news@currentincarmel.com It could the first of its kind in Indiana – a retirement community that will look and feel like a home. coming soon But before construction can start on the Green House Cottages of Carmel, a request to rezone the property on East 126th Street just east of the United Methodist Church on Range Line Road to a planned unit development must be approved.

The development would feature six separate cottage style homes – each housing no more than 12 residents – scattered throughout the four-and-a-half acres where two homes now sit.

“They will be approximately eight thousand square feet and from the exterior will look like a big, single-family home,” said Andrew Greenwood of Old Town Development.

Green Houses are part of what’s called “patient-centered” practices. The goal is to provide a skilled nursing facility, but in a home-like atmosphere. Each resident would have their own bedroom and bath, with a central kitchen for all to gather for meals.

“There are a few hundred places around the country, but this is the first of its kind in Indiana so it’s a big deal from that angle as well,” Greenwood said. “This is unique and innovative, and we are excited to bring it to Carmel. This is vastly

(Submitted rendering)

different than the traditional nursing facility.”

Two homes on the property, already owned by related entities of Green House Cottages of Carmel, will be torn down to make way for the cottages. And Greenwood said every effort will be made to preserve as many trees as possible on the property.

“The way the site is laid out we will do our best on the north border boundary to keep as many of the trees as possible as well as some other really beautiful ones on the eastern side of the property,” Greenwood said. “We are trying to maintain as much of the green space as we can but at same time we will be building. But there are definitely areas we hope to not disturb the trees because they are attractive and long standing and help add value for everybody.”

If the rezoning is approved, construction could start by spring of 2015, with the first residents potentially moving in by summer of fall 2015.

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Spanish immersion school growing

By Amanda Foust • news@currentincarmel.com Mi Escuelita Preschool, the only bilingual preschool in Carmel, is expanding its hours and now it will stay open full-days to business students.

This preschool is currently run by Giovina Cecili and Vicky Rodriguez who opened the preschool in 2010 based on their shared interest in teaching Spanish.

“We decided to open the preschool because it had never been explored before,” Cecili said.

“Many parents wanted their kids immersed in a different language and liked the idea of it being bilingual.”

Cecili and Rodriguez met at a swim meet for two of their children. There, they overheard one another speaking Spanish and an immediate connection was formed.

Rodriguez said, “We saw with our own children how they can speak up to three languages just because they were immersed. We started thinking why not give this experience to other children?”

Rodriguez is originally from Mexico and Cecili is originally from Venezuela, and both said they enjoy using their experiences and language abilities to teach their students during their most formative years. Their students are between the ages of 2-5.

The currently small-sized school allows for more one-on-one attention.

“We will keep being a home day-care school

Giovina Cecili and Vicky Rodriguez run the Spanish immersion preschool Mi Escuelita in downtown Carmel. (Submitted photo)

keeping our ratio 1:6 and will just have 12 kids at a time to make sure they are learning and enjoying being in a family-oriented environment all with the great benefit of becoming bilingual at an early age,” Rodriguez said.

Both teachers find it is important to remind parents that this is the best age to be learning a second language. They assist in this learning through language immersion, vocabulary study, reading books in Spanish and exploring Spanish music.

Speaking fluently is not expected, but they do believe the kids are able to understand all that is said.

“The kids learn really fast because they are receiving constant interaction,” Rodriguez said.

Mi Escuelita Preschool is in downtown Carmel at 120 3rd St NW and its new hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Volunteers needed for race

By Terri Spilman • news@currentincarmel.com Are you a game show fan with a sense of adventure? If so, Hamilton County Parks and Recreation is in need of 100 such volunevent teers to assist with the upcoming Race Across Hamilton County taking place on August 23 at four different park sites that include MacGregor Park in Westfield and Founders Park in Carmel.

Inspired by the long-running reality game show The Amazing Race, Race Across Hamilton County pits 60 teams of two contestants against one another in a competition to complete an assortment of various physical and mental challenges for prizes.

The event, which takes a year to plan, is no small feat as it is a joint effort between the parks departments of Fishers, Hamilton County, Noblesville, Washington Township, Carmel, Cicero and Westfield.

Contestant slots were filled within 24 hours of registration in early April, many by past volunteers for the event which is now in its third year.

According to organizers, volunteers are guaranteed to have just as much fun as the competitors because they are an integral part of the action.

“Race Across Hamilton County is one of the most fun things we do all year,” said Amanda Jackson, Special Events Coordinator with Westfield Parks and Recreation.

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Gallery Walk to feature new artist exhibits

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com This July’s Gallery Walk through the Carmel Arts & Design District will feature prizes, free caricature drawings and new art exhibits. art Anyone can stroll down Main Street between 5 and 9 p.m. on July 12 to enjoy summer weather and check out the work of local artists.

Artist Donna Carr will display her Olympicsinspired portraits at the ArtSplash Gallery. Carr traveled to Sochi, Russia, during the Winter Olympics recently and took plenty of photographs that she then used as basis for her paintings.

Also at ArtSplash, sculptor Cheryl Anne Lorance will display her highly detailed works done in cast bronze, as well as some etchings. Both artists will be on hand to talk about their art.

At Hoosier Salon, one of the newest galleries in the area, visitors can enjoy “Face to Face,” an exhibit centered on portraits, still-life paintings and landscapes done by Katie Whipple, Charlene Brown and Susie Rachles.

There will also be live music along Main Street and free caricatures available in the breezeway next to 111 W. Main Street, suite 130.

People will also have the chance to participate in a scavenger hunt with prizes that include four passes to the Monon Center, a $50 Scotty’s Brewhouse gift card, free art classes and more.

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Dispatches Band lineup announced - The innaugural PorchFest event will take place from 1 to 5 p.m.

Sept. 14 in the Carmel Arts & Design District.

The featured musical acts will play a range of styles - from acoustic to electric, solo to ensemble from a wide variety of musical genres – and they will perform live on neighborhood porches. The recently announce lineup of bands will include: Eric Pedigo, Joy Mills, Trackless, Roundabout, Sara Kays, Lexi Elisha, No Pit Cherries, Whitney Erin & Buffalo Creek, Circuit Thursday, Andra Faye, Indiana Boys, Acoustic Therapy, The Weirdy Cats, Paul Stout Country, Marvin Parish, Savanna Sito, Ryan M. Brewer, Carson Diersing, King James and The Verses, Achilles Tenderloin, Philadelphia Phil & Friends, RC Blues Band, Tim Nolan, Scaling Giants, Stoic’s Handicap, Bonfire John & The Majestic Band, Like Smoke, Debra Mullins, Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel, The Failers, Steve Boller, Laura Lavalle, Extra Credit, Megan Hopkins, CW & The Working Class, Tommy, Baldwin Trio, Derek Lee Bishop, Fuzzy Bunny Fish Fry Show, Emma Hedrick, Patchwork, A-Train & the Po’ Boys, Jay Walden and Rusty Bladen. Visit www. carmelporchfest.org for more information.

Teen Police Academy – The Carmel Police Department recently completed the first of two Teen Academy classes for the summer. The Teen Academy provides an opportunity for officers to build positive relationships with kids in the community. The second Teen Academy of the summer begins July 21. For enrollment information call Lt. Joe Bickel at 571-2500.

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Register Now! WYSA Fall Recreational Soccer Open to all youth players, ages 4-19, regardless of experience or ability Walk in registration: Shamrock Springs Elementary 747 W. 161st Street Sat., July 12, 2014: 10am-noon Wed., July 16, 2014: 6:30pm-8:30pm Sat., July 19, 2014: 10am-noon Or register online at: www.wysa.org

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LAX champs

The Carmel girls team was crowned 2014 Middle School State of Indiana champions after winning the state tournament at Berbuef. The middle school lacrosse team is made up of girls from Creekside Middle School, Carmel Middle School and Clay Middle School and coached by Peter Lacy, Lin Coleson, Bob Thomas and Justin Coleman. Back row from left, Maddie Dumke, Caroline Joliet, Caroline Ramsey, Megan Mattei and Kate Hettiger; middle row from left, Maggie Ernst, Abby Sheeks, Caroline Crediford, Bailey Inglis, Ally Hull, Izzy Thomas, Alex Hicks, Rachel Lacy, Melissa Settle and Isabel Miller; and front row from left, Sarah Jackson, Anya Glodowski, Kelly Csenar, Kelsy Carlile, Hallie Coleson and Ryleigh Bies. (Submitted photo)

Young talent recognized

Four Carmel kids were awarded first place prizes in the Carmel Debut International Piano Competition on July 1. The competition, conducted June 19 through 21 at the Tarkington, hosted more than 90 participants from seven states and five countries, awarded a total of $7,500 cash prizes to 42 finalists who are pictured above. Carmel resident first place winners included Zoe Tu in the Elementary A-2 level, Angela Gao in Elementary B-1, Christina Yang in the Intermediate B level and Phillip Shou in the Advanced A level. Shou also received the award “Best Classical Performance.” 18 Carmel students in total, ranging from the age of 5 to 19, made it to the finals, earning multiple first, second, third and honorable mention awards. Students represented countries including Kyrgyzstan, Israel, Japan, South Korea and the United States. (Submitted photo)

Dispatches Dance around the world – Girl Scouts of Central Indiana want interested girls to come out and dance with Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre for a 6-week dance series that will teach different styles of dance from around the world. Sessions will be conducted from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays from July 12 to August 16 and are for girls ages 5 to 10. On the last day we will enjoy a dance demonstration from the older girls in the academy, answer questions and distribute patches. Cost is $2 for current Girl Scouts and $17 for non-Girl Scouts. RSVP by July 9 to Hannah Croucher, hcroucher@girlscoutsindiana.org.

Host families needed – Visiting students ages 15 to 18 from around the world including Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Thailand, and the students are seeking host families in Carmel for the 2014-2015 school year. iE-USA, the sponsoring program, is certified by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel and strictly adheres to all U.S. Department of State Student Exchange Program regulations and guidelines. To learn more contact Emily Rolin at e.rolin@international-experience.net or 269-625-4662 by Aug. 15.

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Obituaries Phyllis K. Euriga, 75, of Carmel, died June 28, 2014. She was born Sept. 7, 1938, in Bloomfield, Ind., to the late Clyde and Agnes Quinby Fiscus. Phyllis was a 1956 graduate of Bloomfield High School. She worked at Methodist Hospital as a surgical nurse before starting her family. Phyllis became a manager at the Carmel Meijer. She was an auxiliary member of Gideon’s International. Survivors include her loving husband of 34 years, Wayne; eight children, Mark Eckert, Mike (Samantha) Eckert, Mitch (Christina) Euriga Eckert, Judy (George) Waller, Karen Beth (Jono) White, Stephanie (Chris) Hutson, Wendy (Mark) Belton and Lisa (Rick) Mann; 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ron (Mary) Fiscus. A funeral service was conducted July 3 at Carmel Friends Church, where Phyllis was a member. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 1154, Carmel, IN 46082. Arrangements and care were entrusted to Bussell Family Funerals, Carmel.

Jean Marie DeFabis, 81, of Carmel, died at home surrounded by family June 29, 2014.

She was born March 1, 1933 in Port Chester, N.Y., to the late Herman and Anne Meyer.

She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband, Mike DeFabis, of 62 years; a sister, Cecelia Stack; four children, Mark (Joan) DeFabis, Chris (Jim) Gish, Monica (Lee) Schierbaum and Julie (Brian) Husselman; eight grandchildren, Maggie (Rich) McCracken, Michael (Amber) DeFabis, Laura (Aaron) Schnur, Nick (Abbey) Morton, Amy Lewis, Sophie (Ryan) Plappert, Grant Husselman and Cody Schierbaum; five great-grandchildren, Fiona, Elsie, Amelia, J.J. and Noah; and dozens of nieces and nephews. A funeral service was DeFabis conducted July 2 at St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church in Zionsville. Burial was at Washington Park North Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Augustine’s Little Sister’s of the Poor.

Gene McGuire, 74, of Westfield and originally of Roosevelt, Utah, died suddenly on June 30, 2014. Gene was married to “Sandy” for 14 years, and they remained dear friends as he openly cherished his time with her. He served in the U. S. Army from 1958-60 and went on to graduate from the University of Cincinnati. He enjoyed golf, tennis and Arabian horses. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and Mark McGuire. He is survived by his sister, Marnice Hudson; three brothers, Keith (Mary), Padget (Sandy) and Chad (Kelli) McGuire; four nieces; and five nephews. A funeral service was conducted July 8 at Woodland Homeowners Clubhouse, 10700 Lakeshore Drive East in Carmel. mcGuire Memorial contributions may be made to “Agape;” www.agaperiding.org/gene. Online condolences can be made at www.bussellfamilyfunerals.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Bussell Family Funerals, Carmel.

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Film But her real journey began in the early 1990s in the city of Pamplona, Colombia. Unable to sufficiently take care of Lexi, her birth parents gave her up for adoption when she was an infant.

Lexi lived in Ohio, Illinois and Arizona before she and her mother moved to Carmel in 2005, a place which she said gave her a normal childhood.

“I’ve kind of just always known my entire life that I was adopted. For the most part I had a pretty amazing childhood and was involved in a lot of sports. At Carmel I played softball and soccer,” she said.

But as an adult Lexi is now involved in a project that she hopes will give her closure on her heritage and help others who have been adopted in the process.

After graduating from Purdue University, she moved to New York City and took an internship with Grassroots Films – a documentary film company she was drawn to since watching its production of “The Human Experience.”

With the help of Grassroots Films, Lexi was given the green light to produce a short documentary about her adoption experience and her journey from Colombia to the United States.

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Lexi completed filming her story in June, the culmination of a dream come true.

“I know very little about my birth parents.

For about the first year and a half, I was taken care of by someone I was able to meet 20 years later,” she said.

Lexi understands that she wouldn’t be where she is today if not for this person who cared for her the first 18 months of her life.

“There was a couple of times when we were in Colombia I had to pinch myself and looked all around me and was like, wow, you did kind of what you imagined,” she said. “And that was very cool.”

She had a rewarding experience filling a void that had been with her for the greater part of her life. But Lexi explains, if there is one thing she wants viewers to take away from her film, it’s this: “The No. 1 thing is that I hope people can see how much lives can really be changed if you help someone – especially children at a young age who need that care and protection who don’t have it,” she said. “The documentary truly is a story that everyone is connected.”

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named “Outstanding School’ at the Youth America Grand Prix regionals in 2011, 2013 and 2014.

Growing up in communist Russia, his parents As a member of the famed Bolshoi Ballet, Alexpushed him to audition for the national ballet ei Moskalenko has performed with some of the school, “as a ticket for a better life.” best dancers in the world. dance “My mother promised me a bicycle,” So when his wife, Tania he said with a laugh. “She said, ‘Get Castroverde Moskalenko accepted to this school and you’ll get accepted the position as CEO of the a bicycle.’ Well, she never gave me a Carmel Center for the Performing Arts bicycle but I did learn how to be a ballet nearly two years ago, he was interested dancer.” in seeing what level of ballet this small Moskalenko chose the Indiana Ballet suburban town had to offer. He said he Moskalenko Conservatory because the staff is full of was pleasantly surprised.

Russians just like himself. Not only did that help Now Moskalenko is using his connections to with the language, but he likes that they teach help bring some of the best ballet dancers in the using the Vaganova Method. world to Carmel.

Although he’s excited to use his connections In April 2015, The Palladium will host one of the to help benefit the conservatory, Moskalenko galas for the world’s largest ballet scholarship doesn’t want to take credit for its success. He competition – the Youth America Grand Prix – for which Moskalenko has been a teacher, judge and said all the credit goes to founding artistic director Alyona Yakovleva-Randall, her amazing staff tour director for many years.

“It’s like ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ but with and motivated students.

One of its students, Miko Fogarty, a 16-year-old the world’s best ballet dancers,” he said.

Every year, the Youth America Grand Prix gives ballet phenom, was featured in the 2012 documentary “First Position” and moved to Carmel out more than $250,000 in ballet scholarships to to join the conservatory and study under ballet competitors all around the globe. The gala is a mistress Tatiana Pali. way to showcase the talent after the competiMoskalenko hopes that bringing the Youth tions are over. Carmel would join cities like New America Grand Prix gala filled with world class York City, Miami, Tokyo and Mexico City, past dancers will help bring more attention to all of hosts of the event. the great work being down at the Indiana Ballet Moskalenko’s own dance company, the InConservatory. diana Ballet Conservatory – which he joined as teacher after moving to Carmel – has been

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When the club outgrew Wodock Field, the leadership purchased 39 acres of farm land off I should not have been surprised, so I will label Main Street to build a first-class sports facility.

As a volunteer, Jack Badger would play a key role it as totally impressed. Two days before any in developing that facility. sign of CarmelFest and long before the masses But 1979 was a tragic year for Jack would descend VOlunteerism on Civic Square, and Ila Badger when they learned their 9-year-old son Mark, who played sports Jack Badger with the Dads Club was diagnosed with was all by himself. Carrying a bucket an inoperable brain stem tumor and and wearing heavy work gloves, Badger passed away. But Mark’s dad kept gowas stooping to pick up twigs, branches ing, pouring himself into that facility. And and a piece of refuse here and there. in 1980, the Dads Club Board voted to Do not misunderstand, the Carmel Badger name the facility after his son.

Street Department had the grounds There are many memories of Saturdays at looking spiffy for CarmelFest guests to enjoy the Mark Badger Memorial Park for thousands of Car26th annual Carmel tradition. But Badger noticed mel boys and girls. The man who is Carmel’s first some additional tidying up which, in any other Pillar of the Community can take credit for many community, would not have been necessary. of those memories as well as so many other But Badger loves Carmel, loves living here and good deeds which I trust, most are unaware. loves you.

But it is his optimism; his can-do spirit and As I watched him get down on his hands and willingness to help no matter what, which keeps knees to prune a fledgling bush, it was once so many in awe. Carmel is a great city and we, again crystal clear why Mayor Jim Brainard the beneficiaries of his love, owe Jack Badger would name Badger the first recipient of the the gratitude of a grateful community.

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His notoriety recently comes from his tenacious work ethic to sell every Carmel citizen a Jeff Worrell is a member of the Spark Button. But Badger’s dedication to our Carmel Redevlopment Commishometown spans decades. sion.He recognizes volunteers on Jack, his wife Ila Badger and the Badger chil“Connecting with Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at jworrell@ dren moved to Carmel in 1968. Badger immediadvantagemedical.com ately got involved with Carmel Dads Club.

Dispatches Local student wins scholarship – Kayla Cain, a graduate of Carmel High School, has been awarded a $1,500 non-renewable scholarship from the Bill Wallis Charitable Foundation. The foundation was started in March 2001 when Wallis died of melanoma. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded scholarships to 63 deserving high school seniors. Cain plans to study accountancy at the University of Indiana, Kelly School of Business in Bloomington.

Scholarship winners announced – Bright House Networks recently announced the winners of its 2014 Future Leaders Scholarship program. The program is designed to recognize high school seniors in the Bright House Networks Central Indiana service area for their contributions to their schools and local communities. Each scholarship winner received a laptop, software and carrying case all valued at $1,000. Two Carmel High School students, Molly Duncan and Isaac Warshawsky, were among those winners.

Go Ivy Day – Ivy Tech Community College will host Go Ivy Day from 3 to 7 p.m. July 10 at the future site of its Hamilton County Campus, 300 N. 17th St., Noblesville. At the event, attendees can meet with Ivy Tech representatives to learn more about the new campus and programs that will be offered. Those interested in taking classes can fill out a free application and get started on enrollment. Classes at the new campus will start August 25. The event is free and open to the community. For more information visit www.ivytech. edu/noblesville.

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From left to right, State Sen. Jim Merritt, U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks, Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear, Fishers police chief George Kehl and Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen participated in a discussion on how to combat heroin in central Indiana July 1 at Noblesville City Hall. (Staff photo)

By Pete Smith • pete@youarecurrent.com

“We started seeing heroin jump into our area in 2008,” said Major Aaron Dietz of the Carmel Police Department and the Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force when describing a drug epidemic that is increasingly threatening the lives of people in this community.

At first those words might seem cover story unbelievable.

Driving around Carmel, many residents would say they feel safe – in fact many would say that Carmel is the proverbial shining city on a hill. There are certainly no junkies stumbling around and no drug dealers hawking their poison in area cul-de-sacs.

But the lack of visual proof is what’s deceiving.

Dietz said Carmel’s heroin problem was preceded by the abuse of prescription opiates, noting that the No. 1 prescription drug in Indiana is hydrocodone and that Indiana ranks No. 1 in the country for doctors prescribing it and other opiates.

As those former patients get addicted, increasing dosages and strength of medications become unaffordable at about $45 per pill. So many turn to heroin, which can often be purchased on the streets of Indianapolis for less than $10.

Heroin is a cheaper and more powerful high, but one many are unprepared for. Overdoses are common and many area police and doctors note that if all opiate overdoses are combined, in 2010 they began to outpace car accidents as the leading cause of death in this country.

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Just as lawmakers were altering laws and regulations to try and make it more difficult for unsuspecting patients to become addicted to pain killers, police and federal DEA agents said that several outside factors combined to boost the current heroin problem.

Successful arrests of Mexican cartel leaders limited the influence of top-down criminal organizations dealing in drugs.

And the legalization or proposed legalization of marijuana in several other states has sent would-be drug dealers looking for new cash crops.

At a recent gathering of law enforcement officers who gathered at the behest of U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks and State Sen. Jim Merritt, a DEA agent explained that Mexican heroin grown from poppies has completely shut out other forms of the drug that had been traditionally grown in places like Colombia, Southeast Asia or Pakistan and Afghanistan.

He noted the change has made the price of heroin drop by about 50 percent in the past couple of years.

The drug is not selective

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Warning signs of potential addiction Major Aaron Dietz of the Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force said that the No. 1 warning sign of opiate abuse is a rapid change in behavior. A combination of others might include: • Insomnia • Withdrawal from sports • Work ethic suffers • Not being able to complete simple tasks • Grades suffer • Finding burnt tin foil • Sleep patterns become long and random, or sleeping 16 wrapped up in trash cans • Finding needles laying around hours at a time • Starting to wear long sleeves • Finding lighters when people when it’s warm outside don’t smoke • Rapid weight loss combined • Finding burnt spoons with looking sick, nauseous • Find rubber bands that could or lethargic be used as a tourniquet

fied 100 area people who are criminal drug abusers.

“The average age group on the list is about 25 years old,” he said, noting that the drug isn’t selective and that heroin abusers can be male or female, lower, middle or upper class, college educated or not. And in fact many used to have jobs.

“It can happen to anybody,” Dietz said.

But police and local civic leaders have already started thinking of ways to educate people about the dangers of opiates and prescription pills. The question is just what age group to target first?

State Sen. Merritt mentioned that it needed to start young, as many children have been known to trade or share Ritalin pills prescribed to control the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – and may don’t realize it’s a crime to do so.

Hamilton County Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Andre Miksha said the problem is more insidious.

He noted that an entire generation of kids has grown up in a world where every problem is solved by a pill and that adults encourage their usage.

“Oh, pills are fine,” Miksha said is the message that people have to sent to kids.

Police response to the problem

Dietz said that Carmel has seen an increase in property crimes in the past six years – something he said is not a coincidence.

“What we’re trying to do now is to start an effort to eliminate property crimes by targeting suspects that are known drug users,” he said.

The reason being that heroin addicts first deplete their resources to feed their addiction. Then they deplete their family’s resources. Then they turn to stealing the first thing they see to get their next high.

“A person addicted to opiates will commit a crime anytime, anywhere, anyday,” Dietz said. “We all pay for it in terms of increased prices for retail.”

And the crime can be prolific.

Dietz said that recently seven drug users were arrested in Hamilton County for theft. When pressed, they said that they each had committed more than 100 crimes apiece in the previous 30 days, Dietz said.

A different take on addiction

From his office in the Drug and Opiate Recovery Network headquarters housed in a building at the intersection of Main Street and Range Line Road in Carmel, Dr. Larry Ley has seen how heroin has ravaged Carmel for the past eight years.

“It was really rare to see someone from Carmel, Indiana, addicted to heroin a decade ago,” he said. “But now, truly, we are in the midst of a horrendous epidemic.”

So much so, that opiate addiction is all his practice has focused on for the past eight years.

And he’s adamant that increased policing won’t solve the problem.

“The answer isn’t arresting and sending them to jail. It’s treatment,” Ley said. “I’ve put more dealers out of business than any cop has.”

Ley eschews the traditional methodone clinic approach, which just replaces one addiction with another.

Instead he uses a treatment regimen centered around a drug commercially called suboxone. Chemically it’s buprenorphine, a drug that can return clarity to heroin addicts and shorten withdrawal symptoms to 48 hours instead of more than a month – a factor in most heroin addicts’ difficulty with recovery.

In addition, Ley said that suboxone can be phased out over time to eliminate the chemical On the web dependencies.

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FROM THE BACKSHOP High court sends a clear message It was a heartening 5-4 vote last week by which the United States Supreme Court ruled public-sector unions in Illinois are forbidden from collecting fees from home-health care workers who don’t want to be part of a union.

If there was a failing in the decision, it is that it is limited to health-care workers and not all public-sector unions. Justices sadly abjured the opportunity to curb the act of publicsector unions passing representation costs to non-members. The decision, though, has registered as a setback for unions in Illinois and similarly minded states that force homehealth care workers to unjustifiably hand over union dues. We believe it should be extended to the entirety of union members nationwide.

A closed shop should not exist, for such an entity obliterates freedom on multiple levels. If someone wants to join a union and pay dues, that’s a personal choice. Labor unions argued, though, that if Illinois is allowed to back out of its collective-bargaining agreement with the union, it would only be a matter of time before workers see their wages cut and benefits dropped. And there it is, a scare tactic. Union leaders are said to also fear conservative judges across the nation using the ruling to strike down laws in 26 states that require public-sector employees, such as teachers and police officers, to fork over dues to the unions that negotiate contracts on their behalf even if the employee doesn’t want to become a union member. And as for unions protecting members’ employment positions, in our experiences we’ve never witnessed a worker with a poor performance record have his or her job “saved by the union” - although we’re not so naive as to think it doesn’t happen, because we’re certain it does. Regardless, it all boils down to this with respect to union leadership and its trailing zealots: Liberals don’t really care what you do as long as it’s compulsory.

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

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Carrying more than needed Commentary by Terry Anker Sometimes, I imagine that my parents must have been clairvoyant. They warned of the inevitable turns that my life’s path might take decades before they happened. Their advice could not have imagined the form that my family or career might adopt, yet I constantly reflect on their insight and am amazed by their prescience.

How do the things that we learned as kids come back to us over and over again as adults?

Perhaps our folks simply tapped into the human inevitability of natural pattern and were only passing to us the truisms of a lifetime of experience. The basis of our civilization, some would say, is fully vested in each of us by the time that we enter the first grade. Be nice. Don’t take something that doesn’t belong to you. Care for those weaker and lonely. Value one’s inner character more than the desirous objects or even people that come and go from our domain.

Can we determine the importance of another

person or thing by taking it away? If we miss it, does that feeling set its value? Over time for me, the approach has proven a fairly effective guide.

There is so much – some might call it baggage – that we carry along either because we are afraid to let it go or, perhaps even more tragically, because we forget that we even have it. The habit of pruning is a good one. But, the ability to discern what matters from what doesn’t can be tricky.

Can we ever really expect to find happiness if we don’t leave the unnecessary luggage at baggage claim? I tend to carry more than is required.

It may be time to shake out my emotional hoard and decide what’s worth keeping. A lighter load sounds most appealing.

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

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- Ralph Waldo Emmerson

I haven’t slept well in a week thanks to my stupid idea to encourage my kids to read this summer. Like most parents, I am humor constantly nagging my children to put down the “electronical” devices (as my 10-year-old calls them) and pick up a book. Generally they laugh in my face or offer lame excuses like, “I have to read at school. I need a break!” But with two months of salt mine vacation and loads of free time, that pretext no longer applies.

Normally I read fantasy, but my summer default is fluff romance, specifically Nora Roberts. Easy reading and just enough smut to whisk me away from suburban parenting. This year, however, I decided to expand my perusing to other genres in hopes of inspiring the aforementioned anti-literary offspring. Perhaps they would even read along with me!

I began with The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien. A student had left it in my classroom, a byproduct of his AP World Lit course, so I assumed it was at least decent. Plus, the cover implied a supernatural vibe, like maybe what soldiers carried with them into the afterlife?

No. The pseudo-memoir focuses on the dual nature of fighting in Vietnam, both the horrible and the beautiful. A far, far cry from Nora, and definitely not an uplifting escape from my soccer mom life. Plus, too many F-bombs for a family book club.

Next up, The Fault in Our Stars. I went into this one knowing it would be sad – my youngest had just finished it – but what I didn’t anticipate was the perfectly injected humor.

Somehow this made the story “real” for me.

So not only did I empathize with the main characters, as a mom I could also relate to the grieving parents. Double depressing! Another two nights of disturbing dreams and cryinginduced headaches, added to a sex talk with my fifth-grader I was not prepared for.

I am now on my latest book, one I was sure would not leave me miserable, Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep. WRONG! It’s a sequel to The Shining, with the protagonist being Jack Nicholson’s now-grown-up son who is trying to overcome his alcoholism despite still seeing dead people. A captivating premise, but one that’s leaving me scared poo-less to use the bathroom at 3:30 a.m. I’d put it down, but in the daylight it’s awesome!

Nevertheless, I need sleep. I’ll be returning to Nora ASAP and my kids can go back to their dumb electronicals. I’ve changed my mind on this summer reading thing. Peace out.

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

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Frivolous lawsuits against parks are a waste of time Commentary by Adam Aasen Sprain your ankle playing basketball at the Monon Center? Slip and fall on the concrete at the city’s outdoor water park? opinion Cut your foot on a rock at nature trail? Well, it might not mean a big paycheck in your future.

It’s a regular occurrence every month, but Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation receives tons of tort claims from its visitors who claim the parks department should compensate them for their injuries.

And some of them might seem a tad silly.

Look at June’s monthly report and you’ll find claims filed such as a 6-year-old who was hit by a golf club by another child, a toddler who fell off a toddler slide at the waterpark and a child who chipped his tooth when another child swung his coat and hit him in the mouth with a zipper.

Parks Director Mark Westermeier said he legally can’t go into the specifics of any claim.

While he doesn’t want to dismiss anyone’s claims or concerns, he believes there might be a sense among people that anytime you are injured that someone else must pay for it.

“There’s a myth in America that if you get hurt on somebody’s property that they have to pay,” he said. “In order to pay somebody for the injury, you had to do something negligent.”

That means the parks department must have created the problem, such as failing to maintain exercise equipment that breaks downs and

injures someone. But even in that extreme circumstance, everyone signs waivers when they use these facilities. The risks are made known to everyone beforehand.

“There’s an inherent risk at going to a swimming pool. There’s an inherent risk when you drive a car,” Westermeier said. “If it’s truly an accident, that’s what it is. Sometimes I think people watch too much TV and they get these ideas.”

This year, I sprained my ankle pretty badly playing basketball at the Monon Center. I am a 30-year-old man trying to run up and down the court with teenagers so I tried to make up for my athletic deficit through “hustle points.” Well, I leapt for a rebound and my ankle audibly popped.

The next day, it was as purple as an eggplant.

I didn’t try to file a claim or sue because I was injured on their property. It was my fault for not wrapping my ankle beforehand and for thinking I

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could ball with the kids.

Now I’m not belittling anyone’s claim because I haven’t done the research on each and every case and I’m sure some of them are legitimate.

But most of them are not.

In fact, Westermeier said nearly all of these claims are rejected. So my advice for people is to accept that accidents are a part of life and just because there is an injury means that someone else has to pay for it.

These things happen and there’s no need to waste the parks department’s time over a scraped knee from a water slide.

Adam Aasen is a reporter for Current in Carmel. Send comments to adam@youarecurrent.com.

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Editor, What is the work of childhood? It is, quite simply and beautifully, play. Unfortunately, I didn’t know this answer when I initially enrolled my daughter into a local preschool, and I have a feeling many of us are the same. Thankfully, my daughter and my family discovered how much that word meant to all of us and how much it should mean to any parent, through CO-OP preschool. Though not necessarily right for everyone, as the time commitment and effort is great, this is where my daughter would grow and blossom to be the best person and student she could be.

This was not through daily worksheets but with play – guided, encouraging, safe, comforting and cooperative play. It is a joy to participate inside her – and soon my son’s – classroom to get to know their friends, teachers and other parents more closely and to be able to strongly support my children as they move into public schooling.

There is too much pressure to go the road more traveled. You’ll hear that “they’ll get used to it,” from school staff, strangers and loved-ones alike.

But should our children have to get used to “it” if “it” isn’t right for them? How much are our chil-

dren learning when they are not in a habitat that allows them to play in the way that they need?

Yes, need. To help our children succeed we, as parents, have a responsibility to find what works for them and not to succumb to others’ expectations and standardizations. As someone who has joined Nature’s Pointe Cooperative Preschool and as a college educator, I kindly ask you to take another look at your child(ren) and his or her educational needs when enrolling. I didn’t anticipate that my daughter would have difficulty adjusting to the norm, but I’m so thankful that she trusted me enough to know that I would find another way. She feels secure and confident in herself and has more tools in her school belt because that school and its members accepted her as she is and embraced her need for play. Low enrollment threatens to close many of these types of schools because the power of play has been devalued in education in recent years, but we can’t let that happen. It is my sincere hope that more of our community’s parents and children will find them and learn more about what they have to offer.

Courtney Ke, 46033

School board condemns new gun law Editor, In March, State Rep. Jerry Torr and State Sen. Mike Delph strongly supported an NRA-inspired law, SB 229, which allows loaded guns to be left unattended in vehicles on school property.

Gov. Mike Pence signed this into law. At a recent Carmel School Board meeting, Democratic state representative candidate David Russ discussed his strong concerns with this law. In a prepared

statement, the superintendent and each elected school board member also condemned the law, pointing out that Torr and Delph supported it.

Let’s keep guns off school property! Vote for Democrat David Russ against Jerry Torr and for Democrat J.D. Ford against Mike Delph and bring back sanity to gun laws and protect our children.

Jim Blessing, 46033

Brooks’ concern for veterans just a soundbite Editor, I was wounded in Vietnam combat. I’ve used the VA’s services and found them to be as good as the private sector, which is a great compliment since U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks won’t adequately fund the VA. The VA was underfunded before “W” Bush slashed its budget while sending more people to war. The VA can’t keep good doctors and appointment times because Brooks and her colleagues pass meaningless bills and resolutions which only add to the VA’s financial

problems. If she cares about veterans, why did she vote against the jobs bill for veterans?

Brooks sends out flyers at taxpayer expense bragging about how many times she voted against the Affordable Care Act – she considers that doing something? Brooks votes for every bill which sends more money to war and more money to spy on us here at home. Her interest in veterans will pass soon now that she’s had her sound bite.

Michael Warner, 46033

Rep. Brooks’ stance on NSA spying is wrong Editor, On June 27 a coalition of 21 organizations from across the political spectrum launched StandAgainstSpying.org, an interactive website that grades members of Congress on what they have done – or, often, not done – to rein in the National Security Agency. Susan Brooks, Indiana’s 5th Congressional Representative, received a

grade of “F” from StandAgainstSpying.org because of her support to increase funding for the NSA. If you think that the NSA’s spying on you is no big deal, then, by all means, support Brooks this November. I, however, believe the NSA has greatly overstepped its authority and needs to be reined in.

John Krom, 46060

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Jennie DeVoe said her brand of music crosses the genres of folk, pop and blues – but all of her songs have soul. (Submitted photo)

Nationally known singers Jennie DeVoe, Carrie Newcomer to play Fishers stage in July

By Jessica Fox • jessica@currentincarmel.com

Could you use a summer evening out with your friends? Singers Jennie DeVoe and Carrie Newcomer hope to provide listeners with music that anyone can enjoy at the free music Fishers Amp After Dark concert series.

Growing up surrounded by music, it was only natural for DeVoe to develop a musical interest at an early age.

Influenced by greats like Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Etta James, DeVoe said she tries to infuse old and new music with folk lyrics in a way that would appeal to any age group.

As far as new music goes she said she is influenced by unique voices like Adele and Imagine Dragons, but during her career she has opened for singers like Bonnie Raitt, Jack Johnson and Ray Charles.

DeVoe would describe her genre of music as Americana soul music. But her goal is to write good lyrical content and paint a picture for her audience.

At every show DeVoe tries to mix a set list of her original songs and a few covers depending on what she feels the audience wants to hear at that particular concert.

“If you are a performer at heart there is something inside you that urges you to please the audience,” DeVoe said.

That’s why she doesn’t believe she has ever stuck to an exact set list.

DeVoe recently released her newest album Radiator – which she produced with John Parish in England.

Radiator was her third collaboration with Parish, who is most well-

known for his work with singer PJ Harvey. They also plan on producing and recording a new album together in the spring of 2015.

When she is not working on her music, DeVoe is very passionate about animal rights. She supports messages that get people to ultimately think about the care of their own pets.

DeVoe gave her song “Give a little love” to PetPals TV to use with their programming.

She is also is passionate about the treatment of farm animals.

“Even if they ultimately go to the butcher, they still deserve to have a happy and healthy life,” DeVoe said.

Singer songwriter Carrie Newcomer said she has been influenced by all kinds of music, but she always comes back to classic singing poets.

Newcomer has received a Grammy for writing the song “I Should Have Known Better.” The band Nickel Creek got a Grammy for performing this song on their This Side album.

She describes herself as an acoustic singer/songwriter influenced by Joanie Mitchell and Paul Simon.

Newcomer has played concerts all over the country, but she says that Indiana is her favorite outdoor venue.

“There is nothing like an outdoor Indiana summer concert,” she said.

Jennie DeVoe in concert Nickel Plate District in Fishers • 9 p.m. July 11 • Free Carrie Newcomer in concert Nickel Plate District in Fishers • 9 p.m. July 25 • Free

‘Shrek the Musical’ – Footlite presents community theatre production of “Shrek the Musical.”

Set in a mythical “once upon a CARMEL time” sort of land, “Shrek the Musical” is the story of a hulking green ogre who, after being mocked and feared his entire life by anything that crosses his path, retreats to an ugly green swamp to exist in happy isolation. Suddenly, a gang of homeless fairytale characters like Pinocchio, Cinderella and the Three Pigs raid his sanctuary to start an epic journey. Shrek the Musical uses an all-new score to expand on the movie’s original story. There’s a lot for the eyes and ears to ogle over: spectacular sets, innovative scene changes, puppets of all sizes, plus a very large and energetic cast.

There’s also a good moral and traditional happy ending. Kids will love everything about Shrek.

The show debuts at 7:30 p.m. July 11 and runs through July 27. Adults tickets are $20, children 12 and younger are $10. For more information call 926-6630 or visit www.footlite.org. ’Round the Campfire – Dog Days – Ever wondered what the expression “the dog days of summer” actually means? The Fishers FISHERS Parks and Recreation staff will answer that question, and explore wild canines that live at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, 10410 Hague Rd. From 7 to 9 p.m.

July 11, guests also can enjoy roasting hot dogs or making s’mores around the campfire. Cost is $4 for residents, $6 for non-residents ages 3 and older. For more information call 595-3150.

Produce market – Sponsored by Noblesville Main Street, this European style market offers locally grown seasonal produce, ulNOBLESVILLE tra-fresh meals, small batch artisan foods, handcrafted products, high quality art and local live music every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. through Sept. 18.The green market is in the south alley of the Noblesville Main Street office at 839 Conner St. Admission is free. For more information call 776-0205.

Historic Underground Railroad Ghost Walk – This two-hour walking tour is filled with stories of ghosts of the UnderWESTFIELD ground Railroad mixed with modern-day gangsters and spirits from Westfield’s haunted history. The group will meet at 9 p.m. July 12 at Asa Bales Park, 132 W. Main St. Reservations are required and cost is $18 for adults and $13 for senior citizens and children. For more information call 840-6456 or visit www.unseenpress.com.

Create-a-Plate – Eat off of artwork as the Hussey-Mayfield Public Library, 250 N. Fifth St., offers children of all ages zionsVILLE the opportunity to draw on special paper which will be transformed into a melamine plate. The program is available all day this week. Cost is $6.50 per plate. Finished plates may be picked up in six to eight weeks. For more information call 873-3149.

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As most of you realize, months of planning went into making this Festival possible.

CarmelFest Committee Members (all volunteers) worked endless hours managing details.

Philanthropy is alive and well in Carmel, Although there are more people involved than I Indiana and Hamilton County. Local can name in this short space, please recognize companies, generous corporations, and thank the following directors leading the government leaders & employees, the fire CarmelFest charge: Jeff Worrell-Chairman department, the police, community service (assisted by Ann Baker & Paula Lord), Gary groups, the Carmel Symphony, the Carmel Sexton-Chairman Elect 2015, Peggy Rotary Club and dedicated volunteers - all Powell-Parade Director, & Bec Hunter-Co came together to bring us CarmelFest 2014 – a Director, Peter Primason,Tom Blessing & Janelle delightful Festival.

Morrison-KidZone, Sally Bauer-Volunteers, Jack All of CarmelFest’s Generous Sponsors Badger-Spark Buttons, Brian Carriger, Bryan deserve a big round Ferry & Sue Westermeier-Entertainment, Mike of applause for making this Festival a Jeter & Paul Shulte-Operations, Chris & Kelli reality and keeping it Lewis-CarmelFest Has Talent, Jon Olson & Jess Lawhead-Food Vendors, Kay Thompson-Market as a free event for Place, Jennifer Penix-BANG! Party, Kim the whole Gaskill-Veteran Tent Host, Jason community. A Randlett-Development (with his team including complete Sponsor Jess Lawhead, Sue Maki, Andrew Nisenshal, Listing is on the CarmelFest Web site. Peter Primason). Plus, my PR Team including Robin Luehrman, Kumiko (Kay) Brunson and Information on sponsorships for the Charissa Brannen.

Thanks again to everyone who played a role 2015 Festival will be in making CarmelFest 2014 possible. (It's never posted on our website in December. too early to volunteer for CarmelFest 2015!)

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Celebrating our Freedom

Keeping with our CarmelFest tradition, we celebrated Independence Day with a festival, incredible music, entertaining performances, fun-filled rides & games, a grand parade, scrumptious foods, spectacular fireworks and more. "Hats Off" to the Carmel Rotary Club for planning, organizing and managing this celebration.

It was (and is) always wonderful to celebrate as a community with family and friends. And it’s important to remember that we enjoy the liberty we have today because of all the brave souls who came before us, especially those who risked their lives and many who paid with their lives to ensure that we enjoy enduring freedom.

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‘Love Local’ event showcases 15 Carmel businesses On June 26, Rebecca Hanson, Eva Harris and Soori Ardalan co-hosted a party themed event in downtown Carmel to showcase local merchants.

“This is our way of bringing more people to the Arts and Design District and introducing them to different merchants,” Ardalan said.

The festive event was catered by two local restaurants, Crust Pizzeria and Amalfie’s. Rascia’s Creative Cakes provided delicious desserts and drinks were provided by two local bartenders. Lily Berman, a Carmel resident and IU prelaw student assisted her friend, Eva Harris, owner of the Beauty Lounge, in serving hors d’oeuvres.

The event also celebrated the opening of The Aesthetics Center, a medical spa owned by doctors Soori and A.M. Ardalan. The new spa will be located in the Beauty Lounge and will be supervised by A.M. Ardalan, a former vascular surgeon and wound care specialist. Soori Ardalan, who is also owner of the Soori Gallery, will act as administrator.

Fashion and body care were the primary themes of the showcased merchants. 14 Districts, owned by Rebecca Hanson, J. Nicole, owned

by Jen Cuniffe and House of Fifth, represented by creative director Truen Jaimes, were among the fashion displays. Bath Junkie, owned by Melissa Farmer, InCycle, owned

by Cathy Miller, and The Beauty Lounge, owned by Harris, offered body care and fitness services.

The event was well attended and supported by local vendors either with booth displays or raffle donations. Other participating vendors included: Harrison and Company Jewelers, Pillow Talk, Body Mind and Core, Jack and Jill’s Children’s Boutique and J. Benzal Menswear.

••• If you would like Current in Carmel to attend your party, gala or social function, please call Tonya Burton at 432-2451 to schedule your event.

We would be happy to photograph guests and let our readers know about upcoming society events.

Tonya Burton is Current’s social scene columnist.

You may contact her at tonya@ currentincarmel. com.

The staff of the Beauty Lounge are, back row from left. Mel Ralston, Kirsten Feradrou, owner Eva Harris, Alicia Montana, Andrea Bradford and Crystal Harpring. Allysha Conwell in in the front center. (Staff photos by Tonya Burton)

Eva Harris, owner of Beauty Lounge, and Soori Ardalan co-hosted the Love Local event with Rebecca Hanson (not shown in this picture).

Cathy Miller, owner of InCycle studio in the Carmel City Center encourages fitness through spinning and yoga.

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By Joseph Knoop • joseph@currentincarmel.com

Legendary R&B group, The O’Jays, with more than 50 charted songs and 24 top-10 hits, will perform at the Palladium on July music 13, bringing more than 50 years of experience to the stage.

The group, formed in Canton, Ohio, in 1958, was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.

A stable of songs like “Back Stabbers,” “Love Train” and “For the Love of Money” propelled them to stardom throughout the late 1960s and ‘70s.

Original member Eddie Levert, born in Alabama and raised in Canton, feels like the Midwest has a special quality to it.

“It’s always really great to play the home base and come back to where it all started,” Levert said. “It’s always a gratifying feeling. You take the abuse of running from hotel to hotel, jumping on airplanes. You get home and everybody acts like you’re the hero. They know you so well.”

Despite touring and recording for the better part of a century, Levert knows there’s always room for a hilarious error or two. In a momentary lapse of memory, Levert happened to forget the words to one of the songs he’d been singing for decades while performing in St. Petersburg, Fla. “The best part is you’re mumbling, so you yell to the audience, ‘Sing it with me!’” Levert said.

Despite rare incidents like that, Levert feels

The O’Jays have continued to build a new generation of fans decade after decade. (Submitted photo)

the audience knows what they’re there for.

“Hit records are hit records,” Levert said. “They want to hear that record and hear you sing it like that. If you can put a bit of movement in it, they appreciate that.”

Levert, along with fellow band member Walter Williams founded The O’Jays Foundation shortly after their Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame induction. The foundation provides scholarships for high school, college and even non-traditional adult students.

Levert claims that similar assistance and music education helped launch his career as a musician.

The O’Jays in concert • 7 p.m. July 13 • The Palladium in Carmel • Tickets start at $45 • For more information call 843-3800 or visit www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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Make and Take Activities at Conner Prairie • Visit Lenape Indian Camp to learn about beads and make your own beaded bracelet to take home. Visitors can also check out Barker Brother’s Pottery Shop to work with air-hardening clay and make custom pieces to take home. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every Tuesday through Saturday in July. • $5 for each piece plus general admission. General admission is free for members.

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Summer Concerts at the Carmel Gazebo • Outdoor family concerts are back for the summer at the Carmel Gazebo. Families are encouraged to attend and enjoy outdoor summer music. Tonight’s band is My Yellow Rickshaw. • 1 Civic Square, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m. • Free • www.carmelgazeboconcerts.org

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Aperture Stop: A Photographic Exhibit and First Friday Open House at Nickel Plate Arts • Visit the Nickel Plate Arts exhibit space to view talented, local photographers’ works. • Today from noon to 5 p.m.; July 11 from noon to 5 p.m.; July 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • 452-3690 • www.nickelplatearts.org

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Monon Mixer • Adults-only night at The Waterpark!

This event is for anyone 21 and over; come out and enjoy music and fun in the water. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. • 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel • Tonight from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. • $10 per person. • 848-7275 • www.carmelclayparks.com Noblesville Summer Concert Series • Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department offers free summer concerts through July at Forest Park. Tonight’s

show features Zanna-Doo. • Tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. • 776-6350 • Free • 701 Cicero Rd., Noblesville • www.cityofnoblesville.org Beef & Boards Presents: ‘A Mighty Fortress is our Basement’ • This fun musical comedy is the latest production from the Church Basement Ladies series. Both heartwarming and funny, this story set in the 1960s tells of ladies’ preparations for church events, a food booth at a county fair and more. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Tonight at 8 p.m.; July 11 and 12 at 8 p.m.; July 13 at 1:30 and 7 p.m.; July 15 at 8 p.m. • Tickets start at $38.50. • 872-9664 • http://beefandboards.com Clay Terrace Summer Concert Series • Enjoy a summer night out while listening to live music from local bands. Pizza will be available for purchase from Tony Sacco’s. Tonight’s performance is

by Phone Club. • Grassy Knoll behind Kona Grill at Clay Terrace • Tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. • Free • 8180725 • www.clayterrace.com Easel Into Summer Exhibit • Check out the latest exhibit from the Hamilton County Artist Association; it’s a great opportunity to view local and unique art and take advantage of the great gift shop. • 195 South Fifth St., Noblesville • Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free • 773-5197 • www.hcaa-in.org

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Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 • Conner Prairie’s outdoor amphitheater plays host to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra as they perform the music of Beehtoven.

• 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Tonight at 8 p.m.

• Tickets start at $24; see the ISO website or buy tickets at participating Marsh supermarkets. • 6394300 • www.indianapolisymphonyorchestra.org

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The Amp After Dark at Nickel Plate Amphitheater • The After Dark series is back in Fishers; all summer long adults are welcome to listen to great music and dance under the stars. Tonight’s performance is from Jennie DeVoe. • Downtown Fishers • Tonight from 9 to 11 p.m. • Free • 595-3150 • www. fishers.in.us/parks

Noblesville Farmers Market • The Riverview Hospital overflow lot hosts Noblesville’s Farmers Market which includes fresh produce, bedding plants, fresh flowers, honey, baked treats and more. • Ind. 19 and Ind. 38 in Noblesville • Today from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Free admission • 776-0205 • www. noblesvillemainstreet.org

Summer Nights Film Series at the Indianapolis Museum of Art • The IMA’s beautiful outdoor amphitheater is the place to be for enjoying movies on the lawn. Bring blankets and picnics (no alcoholic beverages); concessions are available. Tonight’s feature is “Vertigo.” • 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Gates open at 7 for picnicking; movie starts at approximately 9:30. • $10 per person, $6 for members • www.imamuseumorg

Zionsville Farmers Market • Plants and flowers plus produce and baked goods are available for sale. • Corner of First and Hawthorne, Zionsville • Today from 8 to 11 a.m. • Free admission • 873-3836 • www.zionsvillechamber.org

Carmel Farmer’s Market • Featuring more than 60 vendors that sell only Indiana-grown and/or produced edible products. Fun for the whole family, this farmer’s market includes cooking demonstrations, music and free parking. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Today from 8 to 11:30 a.m. • Free admission • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.com

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Saxony Market • Find fresh produce from local artisans along with prepared food, kids activities and more. • 13578 E. 131st St., Fishers. • Today from 8 a.m. to noon. • Free • 770-1818 • www.saxony-indiana.com Fishers Farmers Market • Visit a variety of vendors at the new location in front of the Nickel Plate Amphitheater; items for sale include fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, coffee, jams, sweet treats and many hot breakfast options. • 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers • Today from 8 to noon. • Free admission • 578-0700 • www.fisherschamber.com

Carmel Arts & Design Second Saturday Gallery Walk • Take an evening stroll in along Carmel’s Arts & Design district and enjoy entertainment, merchant events and activities and plenty of shopping.

• 111 W. Main St., Carmel • Tonight from 5 to 9 p.m. • 571-ARTS • www.carmelartsanddesigndistrict.com Blue Arrow Train – An Evening Dining Experience Along the Nickel Plate Railroad • Catch the train at Fishers or Noblesville for an evening ride through the countryside that includes time to stop for dinner in Noblesville, Atlanta or Tipton. Stopover time is about an hour and a half; call for reservations.

• Fishers or Noblesville • Various times • Call 7736000 for prices and reservations • www.itm.org “Grape to Glass” Winery Tour at Easley Winery • Take this 10-minute tour to learn fascinating facts about wine; tour ends at tasting room where participants can taste 7 different wines. • 205 N. College Ave., Indianapolis • $5 per person • Today from noon to 3 p.m.; tours start every 10 minutes. • 636-4516 • www.easleywinery.com

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The Scoop: Located in downtown Noblesville on Logan Street, Courtney’s Kitchen provides old fashioned home cooking at a reasonable price. All of the food is made fresh and the restaurant offers daily specials and homemade pies.

Type of food: Traditional American Average price: $11 to $30 Food recommendation: Tenderloin: “It’s hand-breaded, pounded fresh and delicious,” said owner Carrie Courtney.

Drink recommendation: Weekends only, but the sunrise mimosa at breakfast time Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Ingredients: 2 large heads of broccoli, 2 tablespoons chopped red onion, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1.2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 6 ounces uncooked spiral pasta, 1.2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayo, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, salt and pepper blueberries Directions: Chop up the broccoli into bite size pieces.

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Combine the yogurt, mayo, vinegar, oil and poppy seeds in a separate bowl. Add a pinch of both salt and pepper, and then add the dressing the broccoli and pasta bowl along with the cheddar cheese. Serve cold.

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IWS announces new schedule

By Joseph Knoop • joseph@currentincarmel.com

The Indiana Wind Symphony has announced its 2014-15 season concert schedule and it will feature the works of a wide variety music of composers and performers.

The Indiana Wind Symphony will perform “Bicentennials – The Star Spangled Banner and the Saxophone,” on Sept. 27, with saxophone virtuoso Kenneth Tse. “I’m really excited to have Tse as the soloist,” said Charles Conrad, director of the Indiana Wind Symphony. “I think he’s one of the really brilliant wind players in the world.”

The show will be a tribute of sorts in celebration of Adolph Sax, inventor of the saxophone.

The performance will also feature the works of John Philip Sousa and Frank Ticheli.

Pianist Kelleen Strutz will join the symphony for a performance dedicated to heroism on Nov. 15, featuring John Williams’ “Summon the Heroes,” and Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor.”

The holidays won’t want for music, either.

Soprano Jessamyn Anderson, along with Santa and Mrs. Clause will join the symphony for renditions of “O Holy Night” and “A Christmas Festival” on Dec. 6.

Fans of witches, wizards, fantasy and Broadway will be treated to the songs of “Wicked,” William’s “Harry Potter” suite, and “The Lord of the Rings” on Feb. 21. Classic hymns, such as

The Indiana Wind Symphony will host a concert dedicated to heroism on Nov. 15. (Submitted photo)

“Kentucky Harmony,” “Power and Glory,” and “Finlandia” will be reworked into concert pieces by the symphony on March 28.

The symphony’s final performance, featuring a tribute to brass instruments alongside soloists James Beckel and Julie Beckel opens May 17. Jame’s Beckel’s own “The Glass Bead Game,” based on the novel of the same title, and Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man.” Season tickets for all performances go on sale July 1. For more information call 843-3800 or visit www.thecenterpresents.org.

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Some suggestions from www.mayoclinic.com only have electronics in common areas of the house and don’t use screen time as a reward.

Another suggestion which I love is to have certain times or days that there is no screen time at all. What would your kids do if there was one day a week that there was no iPad, no DSI or no TV? If you have kids under 5-years-old, take advantage of the PlayFULL Hours programs in Fishers.

Older kids can use one of the basketball courts at Holland Memorial Park. For the whole family, rent a kayak at Saxony Beach or visit the Monon Community Center in Carmel for water slides.

Take the challenge and see what new adventures your family can have this summer without the TV or iPad. Kathleen M. Connelly is a certified personal trainer and health coach through American Council on Exercise. For health and fitness consulting, individuals or corporations, contact Kathleen at kc@ indyconnelly.com.

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Moms launch colorful startup

By Terri Spilman • news@currentzionsville.com

As their kids flee the nest, four Carmel moms have reinvented themselves by migrating from the ball field to the board now open room with their start-up designer gifts, accessories and pet product company, A Polka Dot Life.

“We all got to the same point where we wanted to do something. The kids were getting older.

We knew we were smart enough to do some kind of business. For years, we were wracking our brains,” said Tanna Hanger.

She and her longtime friends Marcia Morgan, Lisa Hammons and Leslie Theofanis were finally inspired to make designer dog collars after attending a pet blessing in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

“From there, we just thought, ‘Everyone loves their dogs.’ So we googled ‘How to make a dog collar,’ made a demo and we added a cross because of the blessing,” Hammons said.

“Each of us is a blessing to the other,” is the phrase the group chose to appear on tags attached to each collar as a reflection of the joy that pets give their owners.

The group’s friendship was cemented through their sons, who have been best friends from early childhood. So it was a natural transition as they pooled their individual talents of sewing, designing and writing along with their unwavering love for dogs to create the fun, brightly-colored collars embellished with lots of ribbons and their namesake polka dots.

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mouth and pet fests, demand was growing to the point that it was more than the group could physically keep up within the confines of Hammons’ basement – which currently serves as the company headquarters. A portion of the collar production is now outsourced to an Indianabased family commercial sewing business.

Their reach has expanded beyond Indiana with boutiques in Chicago and New York offering their products.

“I just love seeing how adorable all the dogs look in their collars,” Morgan said. “It just makes us very happy to see how cute they look.”

A Polka Dot Life products can be found at local pet boutiques as well as Amazon.com, Etsy.com and through their website.

“We have a rule that we are friends first and business is second. We’ve really kept that in mind at all times. That’s helped us a lot because each of us are a blessing to the other.”

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DISPATCHES Higher inflation rates found in the data - Officially, inflation is nothing to worry about. Prices rose 1.8 percent in May from a year ago, according to data released today by the U.S. Commerce Department. That’s the largest increase since 2012 but still shy of the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent inflation target. And while plenty of prices have fallen during the past decade, they’re often on rare purchases for most people.

Some less avoidable expenses, like water and sewer bills, have doubled since 2000. Gasoline is up 183 percent. So while the CPI is up 47 percent since 2000, the institute’s Everyday Price Index (EPI) is up 69 percent. Unlike the CPI, which tracks more than 200 categories from breakfast cereal to funeral expenses, the Everyday index includes only the prices of frequently purchased goods and services. Higher costs have been even worse for certain consumers.

Luke Delorme, a research fellow at the institute, constructed a scenario of a typical family with children and found that it has seen overall costs rise 85 percent since 2000. Among the culprits: college tuition and fees, up 130 percent, and child care, up 72 percent. SOURCE: Bloomberg News

Beef prices continue to rise - Faced with soaring beef prices, many restaurants and food retailers are shifting strategies to woo consumers and protect profit margins. Many are passing along the higher prices while embellishing their menus with new items, smaller-portion cuts and more sauces, toppings and side dishes. Others are seeking to control costs by locking in beef purchases at current prices as they envision further inflation to come. Wholesale prices for choice-grade beef – the main variety consumed in the United States – surged 11 percent during the 12 months through May as cattle prices reached all-time highs, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Americans donate a million years of work annually - The United States stands alone among developed countries by not mandating vacation time. Of those who get vacation time, four in 10 Americans stockpile them, failing to take all the days they’re offered. Those stay-at-work Americans leave an average of 8.1 days unused, according to a 2014 Oxford Economics analysis. That’s about 429 million unused days per year. Those million-plus years are one big gift to corporate America – a gesture that doesn’t do employers or their employees much good. Since the recession, the fight for raises and promotions has gotten cutthroat and more workers fret over job security, said Penn State University economics professor Lonnie Golden. Extra time at the office may give you a tiny leg up. One 2013 study found that, for those who work more than 47 hours a week, five extra hours correlate with a 1 percent increase in yearly wages. The more you invest in work, though, the less you develop interests and relationships outside the office, Golden said. Some of us are a little nuts about work - about 30 percent of North Americans admit to being workaholics. SOURCE: Bloomberg News

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What is an object pronoun? What’s a subject pronoun? Why are they so confounding to people? grammar guy I have no answer for the latter question, but for the first two I think I can help.

First off: What’s a pronoun? A pronoun is a proform that stands in for a noun or noun clause. In the sentence, “I just called John and he is ready to go,” “he” is a pronoun referring to the noun “John.” The noun a pronoun refers to is called the “antecedent.”

For the purpose of this column, pronouns come in two main varieties: subject and object.

A subject pronoun is used when it is standing in as the subject of a sentence. An object pronoun is used as the object of a verb or preposition (which, ultimately, is probably the object of a verb).

In English, our subject pronouns are: I; he; she; we; they; and who. Our object pronouns are: me; him; her; us; them; and whom. The pronouns “it,” “you” and “what” can be used as either

subject or object pronouns, depending upon the context.

How do you figure out is you need a subject or object pronoun, though? Ask yourself: Is this pronoun performing an action, or is it the recipient of an action? A subject performs an action, while an object is acted upon or receives an action.

Let’s consider this example sentence: “Sally threw the football to Megan.” Sally is throwing the football, so she is the subject. Megan is receiving the football (i.e. receiving Sally’s action), so she would get an object pronoun.

With pronouns substituted, that sentence would look like: “She threw the football to her.”

Try to remember this going forward: I/ he/she/we/who/they do things. Things are done to me/him/her/us/whom/them. And if you hear someone misusing pronouns, try to help them.

Only you can prevent pronoun abuse.

Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for Current Publishing.

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Spicing up married life – Date nights for married couples: totally cheesy or are they actually a good idea?

Calling it date night is cheesier than a bad chick flick, but the occasional night out is a great idea – a necessity even. Just don’t let it become part of your rut. Hit the newest cocktail joints in your area and keep the babysitter up late. Or make out in the car for a while before you head into the house. You’ll inject your relationship with some new life and give yourselves enough fresh memories to carry you through until the next escape. www.womenshealthmag.com

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The Roman ruins at Jerash, 30 miles north of Amman, are among the best-preserved of any ancient city. Because of meticulous travel restorations, visitors can almost imagine they have returned to the second century, making Jerash the second most popular tourist destination in Jordan.

People have lived near Jerash for more than 6,500 years, but the city remained small until it was conquered by the Roman Empire in 63 B.C. and joined the Decapolis, the league of cities mentioned in the Bible. Known as “Gerasa,” the city prospered from trade with Petra and began building temples, baths and theaters. When Emperor Hadrian visited in 129 A.D., Gerasa built a three-opening arch in his honor and began a golden age of prosperity. Eventually, the city encompassed 200 acres, with a population of about 20,000. When Christianity became legal in the fourth century, Gerasa residents defaced the temples and built churches.

After Persia conquered Gerasa in 614, the city began a slow decline. In 749, Gerasa was virtually destroyed by an earthquake and the ruins were eventually buried under blowing sands and forgotten. When the ruins were rediscovered in 1806,

the building materials had not been looted as in other ancient cities, allowing reconstruction of structures from the recovered rubble. Today, after almost 100 years of continuous effort, Hadrian’s arch, temples to Zeus and Artemis, two theaters, public baths and fountains, markets and a hippodrome have been at least partially restored. The half-mile-ling cardo ends at an unusual 90-meter long paved oval surrounded by Ionic columns, whose original purpose is still uncertain.

Each July or August, entertainers from around the world celebrate their cultural connections with ancient Rome in the restored southern theater during the Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts. Every day, robed Jordanians in red keffiyehs serenade visitors to the southern theater with bagpipes.

Surprising to many, bagpipes are authentically Roman. Early writings describe Nero playing the tibia utricularis, its pipes probably sewn to the leg and head openings of a sheep skin. The Scots borrowed the idea from invading Roman soldiers. Where the keffiyehs came from is a different story.

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Yes, a room can be thrown together in a few days … and it will look like it. A room that is wellappointed, comfortable, inviting design and attractive requires planning, skill, and some additional planning.

It won’t happen overnight.

So, how do you get to that level of room that transcends the average and just how long will it take?

The process will probably begin with an initial appointment with a designer. It will take several days to several months to land that appointment depending on how the designer works and the client load at the given time. We try to manage this by working as a team so that the process is started in a timely fashion.

The next step along the path to a pulled together room is a design presentation based on your likes and needs: Once again this depends on how your decorator or designer works but it is realistic to expect anywhere from a few days to several weeks.

Expect custom upholstery pieces to take eight to 12 weeks from the time the order is placed.

This is normal and unavoidable. If it goes beyond 12 weeks, something is probably amiss such as a fabric backorder. Don’t hesitate to ask questions!

Using fabric other than the furniture manufacturers is often the key to a gorgeous piece of furniture but it can delay the process. It is a two step process since fabric must be ordered, marked and shipped to the manufacturer. Only then does the actual fabrication begin.

If you place a custom order prior to the major furniture show at High Point, your order should

have more of a chance of a faster completion. If you order shortly after High Point (April and October), your order can get bogged down a bit by the sudden influx of orders from the show.

Shipping from manufacturer is a wild card in terms of time. Fuel costs have made this factor an unknown because no trucking firm wants to head out with a half load. Even when an item is in stock at the manufacturing source, there can be a delay. The time involved with shipping is up to the truck drivers, the weather, and pure luck.

This is like a school bus ride … someone gets on first might have to get off last. We have seen furnishings arrive in under a week and we have had furniture ride the highway until it complained of motion sickness!

Custom window treatments can vary from a few weeks to several months. It all depends on who is supplying the labor. Projects being fabricated by one of a larger, group workroom must get in line once all materials arrive. If it is the busy season, they fabrics and trims must wait patiently until it is their time. This is totally unpredictable. Design firms and stores who have in-house workrooms have more control over timing although the arrival of the fabrics can still bog the process down.

A well-appointed room is a process … it won’t happen overnight. If a beautiful space is your goal, it is well worth the wait!

Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol.com.

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Four-season addition opens residence up to the outdoors Commentary by Larry Greene RESULT: The homeowners are finally able to enjoy the outdoor weather without the headache of sun and strong winds. “We love using the space in the morning. We open up all of the windows, drink coffee, read the paper and listen to the birds sing. It’s the best way to ease into the day.”

EXISTING HOME: Located in the Willows subdivision in Zionsville, the owners of this home were tired of their windy and blueprint for sun exposed back patio improvement area. “Our neighborhood is still under development and there are not yet enough homes to block the strong winds. With the sun and winds constantly blowing over our umbrellas, it made it impossible for us to truly enjoy our patio.”

BASEMENT ACCESS: A transition room was added off the kitchen with a staircase leading to the basement. Decorative French doors were added to the design of the transition room which provides the perfect flow from the kitchen and basement to the backyard patio.

NATURAL LIGHT: Preserving natural light was a priority. Fixed windows were added to the existing hearth room wall, basement wall, and on the exterior wall flanking the French doors. Two large skylights were also added to illuminate the basement stairwell.

SUNROOM DESIGN: To make the room feel bright and open, casement windows were installed around the perimeter of the sunroom giving it an abundant amount of natural light while also allowing the cool breeze to come through the room when opened. Cathedral ceilings also give the room a more spacious and open feel.

CONSISTENT INTERIOR & EXTERIOR FINISH: The addition was designed to give a cohesive look with the existing home. Since the original bricks on the exterior of the home were discontinued, new bricks were tinted to perfectly blend with the existing exterior. The interior details were also kept consistent including the rounded wall corners, white painted trim and the antique bronze stairwell balusters.

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