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Council questions use of funds

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Disagreements remain between the Carmel City Council and the city’s clerk-treasurer, as the council voted Oct. 17 to slash more than CITY NEWS $200,000 from ClerkTreasurer Christine Pauley’s office budget and questioned her use of public funds.

Conflict arose in early October when Pauley submitted a letter to the council questioning why she only received a Pauley 2 percent raise in the city’s proposed salary ordinance for elected officials, while Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard was originally suggested to receive a 40 percent pay raise, or $50,000. The city judge and city councilors were also set to receive raises of 20 percent or more.

The council eventually voted to give all elected officials only a 2 percent raise with the exception of a 15 percent pay bump for city councilors.

Some councilors had been openly critical of Pauley’s job performance, and she hired Indianapolis-based law firm Betz and Blevins to represent her and threatened legal action because of gender-discrimination claims.

Pauley then tried to submit an invoice for $5,000 from Betz and Blevins in the city’s usual claims, but councilors caught wind and voted to amend the claims document to remove that item.

Councilor Sue Finkam said it was inappropriate for the city to pay that charge.

“It appeared to be for a personal matter,” she said.

Pauley said it involved her role as clerk-treasurer and she believes some on the city council are “out to get” her.

“I think that’s evident,” she said. “I don’t know why, though.”

City Council President Ron Carter asked City Attorney Doug Haney to look into whether the Indiana State Board of Accounts needed to be alerted about potential misuse of city funds. He questioned Pauley’s reasoning, saying she was essentially asking Carter taxpayers to pay for a lawsuit against the city so she could receive a higher salary.

“This is a personal issue,” he said. “Let me use this example. If an employee decides he or she has an issue with how they are treated, would we say, ‘Oh, here is an open city checkbook for you to sue us?’ The answer is a decided no. And it is a no because that could open up a potential floodgate of threats and litigation against the city.”

After refusing to pay for the legal costs, the city council then decided in a separate ordinance to cut approximately $200,000 from Pauley’s requested office budget for 2017, including $105,000 for legal fees and consulting fees and $97,000 in wages and benefits for an additional employee. Carter said he wants Pauley to have to come to the council if she wants money for legal fees.

“I didn’t want her to have any money in the pot that she could use for inappropriate actions,” he said.

Pauley defended her budget, saying extra eyes on Carmel’s finances can save the taxpayers millions of dollars.

Dispatches Correction – In the story titled “​ ​Smith’s Bell and Clock Service gives Coxhall Gardens bells an upgrade,​“​published Sept. 23,​it is implied that the contractor for the project provided the funds for the repairs. S​ mith’s Bell and Clock Service is merely the contractor. The funding for the repairs was provided by a grant from the Friends of Hamilton County Parks, Inc., a 501c(3) charitable foundation created to support and promote the park department.​ Furthermore, Coxhall Gardens is a Hamilton County Park and Recreation Department Park. Ritz Charles only role there is as the exclusive caterer for rental venues and therefore plays no part with the bell towers.

Winter art contest – The Carmel Arts Council is announcing its winter art contest for artists in grades K-12. All entries must be winter-themed original artwork on 8 ½ x 11 paper and submitted to SoHo, 620 S. Range Line Rd., by Nov. 20 at 3 p.m.

Early voting underway in Hamilton County

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2,562 sent back. In 2008 and 2012, about 9,000 absentee ballots were sent out, Richardson said.

Early voting in Hamilton County began in Early voting in Carmel will be held at Noblesville Oct. 12 and in Fishers and the Carmel Public Library, 55 4th Ave. Carmel Oct. 19. HamilELECTION ton County Elections SE, while Fishers early voting is at City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. Administrator Kathy Richardson said the increase in early Richardson said early voting numbers voting might be because more people are slightly ahead of 2012. are getting comfortable with the idea.

As of Oct. 18, 3,343 people voted early, She said it’s likely more people will compared to 2,996 people at this point Richardson vote in this election compared to 2012, in the last presidential election. There adding it’s likely because of population growth have been 7,572 absentee ballots sent out, with rather than increased voter interest.

2,787 ballots mailed back so far, compared to Richardson said she doesn’t know if the 5,895 ballots sent out at this point in 2012 with

percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot will go up or down. She doesn’t think people are going to stay home because they don’t like either candidate.

“I don’t think that’s the case,” she said. “If people weren’t happy with the candidates, I would think they would wait to vote. People are going right at it and voting early.”

Laura Campbell, member of the Carmel City Council and chairwoman of the Hamilton County Republican Party, urged voters to not wait until Election Day to cast their votes.

“I encourage everyone to take advantage of early voting, because it really helps prevent long lines on Election Day,” she said.

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By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Sun King Brewery announced Sept. 7 that a new tap room and distillery will open in Carmel’s Midtown area development in the fall of 2017. Old Town Design Group, who is partnering with Sun King, is on an aggressive schedule to finish the building in a year with plans already considered by the Carmel Plan Commission.

Old Town submitted an application to the plan commission Aug. 19, before the announcement was made public. The initial application shows architectural renderings of a building nearly identical to the Sun King building renderings revealed at the Sept. 7 announcement, but the name and logo are missing. On Oct. 7, a more complete packet was submitted to the

plan commission for the two-story building, which will be at 320 1st Avenue SW. It will have 15,000 square feet of space for the craft distillery, which is a first for Sun King, a wellknown Indiana brewery.

The technical advisory committee discussed the Sun King building Sept. 21 before it was sent to the full plan commission to consider Oct. 18. Landscaping has already been approved, and developers are getting ready to start detention.

The new distillery and tap room will accommodate approximately 300 patrons indoors or on an outdoor rooftop deck overlooking the Monon Trail and Midtown Plaza.

Old Town Design Group is working on a $100-million-plus transformation of the area along the Monon between the Carmel Arts & Design District and the Carmel City Center.

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that taxes would go down to around 77 cents per $100. She said this doesn’t include a nearly 2 cents per $100 increase to fund a portion The Carmel City Council approved a nearly of nearly $242 million in infrastructure bonds $131 million budget for 2017 which includes a approved in January. tax decrease.

The 1-cent difference could mean city council Carmel’s city around $600,000 in lost property tax rate went tax revenue for the city, according from 70.07 cents per $100 of assessed to Curt Coonrod, a financial advisor property value in 2015 to 83.56 cents for the city. In addition, Carmel might per $100 in 2016. For 2017, Carmel Maynot receive as large a portion of the or Jim Brainard promised that taxes County Option Income Tax, which is would go down but disagreed with Finkam distributed among municipalities in some city councilors on how much.

Hamilton County. Coonrod said a lower tax City Councilor Sue Finkam said she initially rate can change the formula and could mean wanted to see a 6-cent decrease from 2016. $300,000 less in COIT funds for Carmel.

Brainard suggested a 4-cent decrease. In the “Anytime we can tax $600,000 and get 50 end, the council voted 4-3 on a 5-cent depercent added to it, that’s a good deal for taxcrease at its Oct. 17 meeting. payers,” Brainard told the council.

Brainard proposed a rate of 79.85 cents per Coonrod provided financial projections for $100 for 2017. He said the previous year’s inCarmel based on the different tax rates. A crease was partially due to a one-time billing 2-cent decrease had Carmel projected to have error recovery where the city chose to charge budget deficits, so a 1-cent decrease was sugmore to make up for a previous tax miscalgested instead. culation on the state’s part. He said that Finkam voted for the tax rate of 78.85 cents increase, around 6 cents per $100, wouldn’t per $100 and was joined by Councilors Carol be applied for 2017. Without that 6 cents per $100, Carmel’s rate would have been around 77 Schleif, Laura Campbell and Kevin “Woody” Rider. Councilors Ron Carter, Bruce Kimball cents per $100 for 2016. and Jeff Worrell voted against the proposal.

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to give city councilors a 15 percent pay raise to $19,853, which Carter said was done to catch up with six years of not receiving any cost of living The Carmel City Council decided against givincrease for councilors. ing Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard a 40 percent raise “Our councilors do put in a lot of time,” originally proposed in his Councilor Carol Schleif said. “It’s so much city news 2017 budget and salary more than two meetings a month.” ordinance. Instead, it City Councilors Jeff Worrell and Sue gave him a 2 percent cost of living adjustFinkam voted against the raise. Worrell said ment. The city council members, though, he made a promise to his constituents to will receive a 15 percent pay increase after not take more than a cost of living raise. a 5-2 vote Oct. 17.

He asked people to consider public percepDouble-digit pay raises for elected ofWorrell tion when it comes to voting for a raise for ficials were originally proposed after the City of Carmel hired a firm to conduct a salary study oneself.

“I would ask you to consider the appearance to using comparable cities in other states. Brainard’s our constituents,” Worrell said. new salary would have been $179,344, which is One Carmel resident spoke at the Oct. 17 meeting around the midpoint of the study. Carmel City Judge to encourage the council to approve the original Brian Poindexter was to receive a 20 percent raise larger raises for all elected officials. Rob Bush, presto $145,919, and the city council members would ident of Orchard Software in Carmel, argued that have had a 28 percent increase to $22,167. ClerkTreasurer Christine Pauley was recommended to re- pay raises are needed to attract the best talent and that Carmel should compare itself to great cities ceive only a 2 percent raise, which led her to claim across the country and not cities in this state. gender-discrimination in a letter to the council.

“If I could emphasize one thing, don’t shortThe council met in committee and decided to only change yourself when it comes to city council give all elected officials a 2 percent raise. pay,” he said. “It’s not a part-time position. It’s a City Council President Ron Carter said Brainard is worthy of the large raise but that the next mayor of full-time job, and it should be paid as such. I think the increase for city council should be $40,000 or Carmel might not be as experienced. $50,000, at least.”

The council later decided at its Oct. 17 meeting

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Dispatches Urban forestry award – Claire Lane, the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District Urban Conservationist, won the 2016 Individual of the Year award from the Indiana Urban Forest Council (IUFC) during the annual IUFC Conference Oct. 12 at the Indianapolis Zoo. The IUFC Awards honor Lane individuals, projects, organizations and tree stewards whose work enhances the environmental health of Indiana’s cities and towns through urban forestry.

Bonds being issued – City of Carmel through its underwriters is selling $54 million Special Program Bonds Series 2016, Water Revenue bonds on the open market. Anyone who has an account with Stifel, Piper or Charles Schwab can place an order directly through their broker.

For individuals without an account, orders can be placed through Piper Jaffray, 206-628-5465.

Haunted car wash – Carmel Prime Car Wash, 9805 N. Michigan Rd., will host a haunted tunnel from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28. A

$6 donation gets a car wash and a scare, All proceeds benefit Tatum’s Bags of Fun, a nonprofit that provides backpacks full of games and activities to children with cancer.

Trunk-or-Treat – Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1484 W. Main St., invites everyone to Trunk-or-Treat from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 29. Safe trick-or-treating is provided as children walk among decorated cars to receive candy. Everyone may participate by trick-or-treating or decorating a trunk, or both.

Coat drive – Local orthodontist David Judy, DDS, MS, and the Judy Orthodontics Team are sponsoring Warm Up for Winter through Nov. 30. Donations of new or gently used winter wear such as coats, hats, gloves and scarves can be dropped off at the Judy Orthodontics office at 3965 W. 106th St., Suite 150. Donations will benefit the Julian Center.

Town meeting – State Sen. Mike Delph (RCarmel) will host a town meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Carmel Clay Public Library. Residents of Senate District 29 are encouraged to attend and share their thoughts on legislative issues. For more information, or to RSVP, call 317-232-9541.

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Stark said. “Chaucie’s Place is in such a strong position right now. The staff is second to none.

The board of directors is an amazing, commitFor Toby Stark, it just seemed the right ted group of people. Our community partnertime to step down as executive director of ships, relationships and supporters Chaucie’s philanthropy Place. really have never been stronger. When you think about an organization movChaucie’s ing on to its next step or leader, now Place is a child advocacy organization is the perfect time for that to happen.” based in Carmel that focuses on the Stark said the nonprofit was going prevention of child sexual abuse and through a lot of transition when she youth suicide. started.

“It’s almost handing off of the Stark “I set a vision for what I wanted to baton,” said Stark, who has been exaccomplish for this organization in partnership ecutive director since 2010. “I’m going to stay with the staff and the community because involved in the transition as long or as short we never accomplish anything by ourselves,” as the board needs me to be a part of it. I’m Stark said. “In those six years, we collectively 100 percent committed to the great work that accomplished that vision and that goal.”

Chaucie’s Place is going to continue to do. I Stark said she is proud of the increased do not have my next chapter lined up, simply numbers of children the organization is now because it was so important for me to give serving. When Stark started, she said there the board the flexibility of my time.” was one program in a handful of schools in Stark said now that the announcement is Hamilton County. public, she will begin to have conversations “Now, we have three programs in seven about her next step. counties in Central Indiana,” Stark said.

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Director ready for bigger role

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com At 46, Bob Swanay figures he is right in the middle of his career.

So he figured it was a good library time for a move. Swanay will start Nov. 7 as the Carmel Clay Public Library director.

Swanay has been at the Johnson City Public Library in Tennessee for 21 years, the last eight years as director.

“It’s an exciting opportunity,” Swanay said.

“I’ve had a great experience at Johnson City Public Library. But I was ready to stretch myself professionally and ready to try out another library. I found Carmel to be a very good fit. I’m looking forward to learning the Carmel community and the greater Indianapolis area.

I’ve lived in Tennessee my entire adult life.

This is going to be a great experience for me and my wife, Donna.”

The Johnson City library is 42,000 square feet compared to 116,000 square feet at CCPL. His Johnson City library staff is 38, compared to approximately 110 at CCPL. “It’s definitely a much bigger budget in Carmel,” Swanay said. “I’m definitely scaling up, and that’s part of the challenge for me I’m looking forward to. The Carmel Clay Public

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Library is one of the most beautiful libraries I’ve ever set foot in. My current library is no slouch in that regard, either, but the Carmel library is really exceptional. I’m going to really enjoy being there every day.”

Swanay said he is a firm believer that the library should bring in speakers.

“I think the library is a natural community forum,” Swanay said. “I think the library is one of the better places in the community where we can have a civil discourse and exchange of ideas. There is still a role for public libraries to help with information literacy. There is so much noise out there. Libraries have always had a role in helping people recognize legitimate sources.”

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Arland said all five will be in attendance.

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Hall of Fame luncheon Nov. 17 at the Shirk, 71, was known for his escape 502 East Event Centre in Carmel. The artist stunts, which were mostly Spectrum Awards, which represent designed to promote his radio and TV the best in Indiana broadcasting, also stations. will be presented at the luncheon.

Roehling is president and broker “The are 28 additional awards for of Roehling Broadcast Services. He individual stations that will be handed Shirk served as a professor for the commuout,” Arland said. nity program at the University of Indianapolis Entering the Hall of Fame include the Indiaand served as general manager of its campus napolis-based radio comedy team of Bob Kepublic radio station WICR-FM for 20 years. voian and Tom Griswold. Kevoian retired from Byrd is lead anchor and managing editor of the Bob and Tom show at the end of 2015.

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Paige nominated for volunteerism

By Eric Kuznar • news@currentincarmel.com Not many people become college athletes, but even fewer can say they have been nominated for one of philanthropy college football’s most prestigious awards.

Mitchell Paige, 23, a senior wide receiver at Indiana University, is one of the few. The Carmel resident has been nominated for the Wuerffel Trophy, awarded by the NCAA to a Division I player who excels on and off the field.

Past winners include former University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, who won in 2008, and Sam Acho, a linebacker for the Chicago Bears, who won in 2010.

Paige, who graduated from Guerin Catholic High School, makes an impact on the field for the Hoosiers and in the community, finding time to volunteer at local elementary schools.

“You have to make time for things that are important,” Paige said. “For me, it is service.”

Mike Pechac, director of player development and academic enhancement for football at IU, said Paige does not hesitate to help, recalling a conversation they had after a tornado tore through Kokomo in August.

“He said, ‘Coach, can you try and find me somebody that I could go down there and

Mitchell Paige has been nominated for the Wuerffel Trophy. (Submitted photo)

work with? If not, I’ll just drive down there myself,’” Pechac said. “That is the kind of guy he is.”

Paige said part of the reason he wants to volunteer goes back to his own childhood watching high school football in Hamilton County.

“Those kids on Friday nights were gods to me,” Paige said. “If I can just impact one kid’s life in a positive way, that makes it all worth it for me.”

The recipient of the Wuerffel Trophy will be announced Dec. 6 at the National Football Foundation’s press conference in New York.

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CCPR honored for inclusion

By Renee Larr • news@currentincarmel.com

Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation has been honored for its efforts to include all members of the community in its achievement programs and staffing.

It recently received the Excellence in Inclusion Award from the National Recreation and Park Association during its annual conference in St. Louis.

“They are open to receiving award applications for what they call the best of the best ceremony,” said Lindsay Labas, CCPR marketing director. “One of the awards they had open this year was excellence in inclusion. Based on our inclusive efforts we do as a department, we wanted to apply for that award.”

Last year, CCPR offered 205 programs designed specifically for people with disabilities, serving 2,275 participants.

“We have a couple of different ways that we work with inclusion. We employ staff with disabilities, so we have quite a few folks who work our front desk line,” Labas said. “We also have programs that are specifically geared toward individuals with disabilities. Those are called our adaptive programs. That basically means those are programs that we have a higher staff-to-participant ratio, and we can

From left, CCPR Director Mark Westermeier, Business Services Director Audrey Kostrzewa and Chief Operating Officer Michael Klitzing accept an award from a representative from NRPA. (Submitted photo)

help more one-on-one with those individuals.”

One such program is the award-winning Roundabout Playback Troupe. The group includes adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities as well as adults without disabilities.

The rest of CCPR’s 3,200 recreation programs can be adapted to suit anyone’s needs.

“All of the other programs that we do offer are inclusive, which means we can adapt that program to an individual if they wanted to take any other program we offer,” Labas said.

CCPR offers leadership counseling on its best inclusion practices to other organizations.

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The Carmel Rotary Club is partnering The networking event will be open to with The Villages of Indiana to address a the public. Attendees are invited shortage of giving back foster and to learn more about The Villages and bring donations of clothes adoptive and money. Pierce said that all families for children in need. donations will go to helping kids “There has never ever been a in need. greater need in Indiana than there “Right now any financial conis today,” said Sharon Pierce, CEO tributions we are investing in the and president of The Villages, a Pierce recruitment, training and screennonprofit child and family services ing of foster families, because that is such agency.

Pierce said that the rise in drug use, es- a critical need,” Pierce said. “Very little of that is covered by any kind of state pecially heroin, methamphetamine, opium dollars.” and opioids, is a big reason for the need Pierce said that 92 cents of every dollar for more foster families. from The Villages goes to helping children “It seems like more parents than ever and providing services, including tranbefore are actively involved and addicted,” sitional programs for young adults who Pierce said. “It’s really frightening for this have been in the foster system but have next generation of children in Indiana.” not been adopted. Pierce said The Villages Pierce recently spoke to the Carmel will help them further their education after Rotary Club about The Villages. The orgahigh school or make life decisions. nizations will work together at the Carmel Learn more at thevillages.org.

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Taste of Carmel – Orchard Park Elementary is gearing up for the 14th annual Taste of Carmel March 2, 2017. The PTO is seeking sponsorship from area businesses and individuals. Packages range from $250 to $3,000 and can be customized. Because of continued growth, Taste of Carmel has moved to a new location, 502 East on Carmel Drive. Attendance is expected to exceed 1,000 guests, with more than 45 vendors.

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Journey to Hildene Commentary by Jonathan Matthes

him. He had been at Appomattox to see the end of the Civil War and told his dad about it. He was invited to accompany his dad to In Manchester, Vt., in front of a mansion Ford’s Theater, but Robert, too tired, declined. called Hildene, a series of bricks are embedRobert was standing 40 feet from ded in James Garfield when he was shot and the lawn. even rushed to his side and called in They form soldiers to disperse the crowd. a square Then he arrived at the same train that matches the exact dimensions station in Buffalo, mere hours after of the log cabin in which Abraham William McKinley was shot.

Lincoln was born. That log cabin, back Robert did not let these brushes in Kentucky, didn’t even have a door.

Robert Todd with death define him. In his career he Extremely humble beginnings for a Lincoln was a lawyer, a minister to England future president. and a secretary of war. He earned a fortune as The mansion is a different story. president of the Pullman Car Co. and eventually It belonged to Lincoln’s son, Robert Todd. became the chairman of the board.

Imagine, the father born in a log cabin withAnd after 82 years, he died at Hildene. A far, out a door, and the son dies in a mansion he far cry from a doorless cabin in Kentucky. owned in Vermont. If that was all to know Special Thanks to: Samuel Wheeler, histoabout Robert Todd Lincoln it would be interrian for the state of Illinois; Seth Bongartz, esting enough.

Laine Dunham and Paula Maynard from But there is so much more.

Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home Dignified and very private, Robert could’ve run for president many times, but never really wanted to. He’d seen its insides and wanted Jonathan Matthes is a columnist no part of what he called the “guilded prison”. for Current and can be contacted Robert was also connected with the first at jonathanmatthes@yahoo.com. three presidential assassinations. The day his father was killed, Robert had breakfast with

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Alex Pegram loves planes and photography.

So naturally, the Carmel resident wanted to combine those passions. hobby “My mother had a pretty nice camera I would play around with,” Pegram said. “The summer before I started doing aviation photography I took a flying camp and got introduced to the basics of flying, different types of weather charting and maintenance issues, ways to fix airplanes.”

Soon Pegram, now a University High School senior, figured aviation photography was the perfect hobby. In the fall of 2014, he started taking photos of airplanes.

“I had a telephoto lens, and I would look up and you see the contrails of the airplanes,” Pegram said. “Then I graduated to going to little airports around (Hamilton County), and then going to Indianapolis (International Airport).”

It’s mostly a hobby, but Pegram has made some money taking photos for corporate pilots. Pegram shoots military, commercial, cargo and crop dusters. He shot photos at the Oshkosh (Wis.) air show in July.

“You’re always looking for the perfect shot. You can get them landing, departing and in the air,” Pegram said. “I have two or three other buddies who like to do the same thing, and I meet up with them. It’s a neat community.”

Taking several photography classes at UHS has helped him improve tremendously, he said.

Pegram, 18, is working on his private pilot license.

“I’d like to be a corporate pilot, flying business jets,” said Pegram, who is considering attending Purdue to study aviation.

Pegram works at Indianapolis Executive Airport in Zionsville, mowing grass, helping direct

planes in and helping passengers with bags.

“With the BMW Championship, we had 30 jets in 45 minutes (Sept. 5), which is pretty crazy,” said Pegram, referring to the PGA Tour event in Carmel.

Pegram posts the photos on Instagram @indy_spotter and has a following of more than 7,000.

“I’ve met so many people across the world doing what I do,” said Pegram, who met one plane photography enthusiast at London’s airport while on a trip to Ireland.

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One photo Alex Pegram took of a crop dusting pilot in Wisconsin in the summer of 2015 has a special meaning.

“A couple of weeks later, I received an email from the owners of the business asking for additional prints of the pilot with the yellow plane,” Pegram said. “Tragically, he had crashed into the woods while spraying a field of potatoes. His plane disintegrated upon impact, and the young pilot was killed. The owners wanted additional copies of my photos to give his family who were left grieving his death. I realized then how a brief and unexpected encounter could affect another person.”

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Socctoberfest champions

The Carmel FC 2003 Girls Gold team won the championship at the Socctoberfest soccer tournament in Zionsville. Team members are, back row from left, Calli McGee, Jentrie Gearhart, Cicelia Martin, Ashton Rohrbacher, Elise Jones, Paige Carlson, Isabel Meyers, Lauren Harmon. Front row, from left, Olivia Boyer, Olivia Goldblatt, Olivia Johnson, Ellie Cirrincione, Emma Zhang, Riley Pennington and Erin Baker. Coaches are Tom and Carla Baker and Jen Cirrincione. (Submitted photo)

Girls invited to STEM workshop

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like CAD, robotics and programming. We will also have an egg drop station,” Schultz said.

“We’re trying to get girls involved in STEM from Women are generally under-represented in an early age. It’s also completely student-run.” the fields of science, technology, engineering The workshop will also host exand math, but a education group of Carmel perts in STEM fields.

“We have female professionals High School stufrom the field or college students dents is working to change that. who are majoring in chemistry or Carmel TechHOUNDS will host its another math or science field to come second Women in Technology Workspeak at the workshop,” Schultz said. shop from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 12 at “The girls can get the experience of Carmel High School. It is open to feSchultz professionals and what they do. If male middle school students. they really like this field here’s what they can “TechHOUNDS is a robotics team that is do, too, in the future if they decide to go into involved with the first robotics competition a STEM field.” for inspiration and recognition of science and Cost to attend is $10. The workshop is open technology,” said Linnea Schultz, CHS senior to all female middle school students, not only and TechHOUNDS member.

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Voters now need to select each candidate they wish to elect for at-large county council and town council seats.

Quilters meeting – The Quilters Guild of Indianapolis North will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 1605 E. 106th St. Lynn Hodge of Quilt Expressions in Fishers will speak on Quilted Post Cards. The color of the month is red-orange. All attendees are encouraged to wear red-orange. For more, visit QuiltGuildIndy.net.

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Homeschool programs available – Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation offers programs for families who homeschool their children. Two upcoming programs for homeschool families are Homeschool Creative Arts and Homeschool Gym. Each 7-week course costs $98 per child. Homeschool Gym courses last six weeks and cost $40 per student. For more, contact Amanda Jackson at ajackson@carmelclayparks.com.

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Arts & Crafts Marketplace – St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 126th Street and Gray Road, will host the Arts & Crafts Marketplace from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 5. Twenty-five vendors will offer a variety of unique items, including quilts, handmade jewelry, doll clothes, Kiwanis wooden toys, bath products, wood-turned items and more. Snacks and a light lunch will be available in the Candy Cane café and homemade treats will be sold in the bake shop.

Indiana House internships – The Indiana House Republican Internship Program is accepting applications for the 2017 legislative session. Internships are open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates of all majors. This paid program allows interns to immerse themselves in the legislative process by working directly with state representatives. For more, visit IndianaHouseRepublicans. com. Application deadline is Oct. 31.

Beauty Lounge trunk show – The Beauty Lounge, 2325 Pointe Pkwy, Suite 110, is hosting a trunk show from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 10 featuring items for purchase and artwork from local artists.

Items will be featured by Robert Goodman Jewelers and Chan Luu, a Los Angeles-based contemporary lifestyle brand offering handcrafted designer jewelry, scarves and apparel. Rascia’s Creative Cakes will provide light desserts.

Community service awards – From now through Nov. 8, all middle school and high school students are invited to apply for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards if they have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service within the past 12 months.

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At Halloween, please take just one Commentary by Jim Serger

It’s that time of year once more. Leaves falling, a chill in the air and more notably the house decorations for my holidays daughter’s favorite holiday: Halloween.

In my neighborhood, moms and dads will be walking around with their little lions and tigers, holding hands and doing some coaching. In the meantime pre-teens and teenagers will be running all over the place in full sprint from house to house to house to hoard all the candy as quickly as they can — just like all pre-teens and teens in the other neighborhoods throughout the U.S. When I would walk around with my little girl, we used to place a cooler full of candy on the front porch with a sign that said, “Please, just take one.” In retrospect what the sign should have read is, “Please, no one is looking, dump it all into your bag and leave nothing for others.”

I was naïve, to say the least, to think that

kids would only take just one, maybe two or three. I was a kid once, and my night was judged by how much my pillowcase weighed after my marathon was over. Not thinking about others, I was the one who knew no one was looking and grabbed a handful and sprinted off to the next house, hoping not to be caught.

Adults understand the concept of trust.

However, little monsters don’t. This holiday is a super time to teach a little morals and values. Sure, it’s just Halloween. A very simple holiday, yet we can use this to our advantage and explain the meaning of trust as the hour looms closer. We can have a quick talk about honesty, trust, placing others first, about thinking of the next person and, moreover, thinking about respect for another human being.

Use this holiday as my parents did with me.

“Jim, how did you get 25 pounds of candy?”

The sign said, “Please, just take one.”

Jim Serger is an author and Carmel resident.

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INPAWS conference set for Carmel

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plants and conservation issues. It’s certainly not common to have that opportunity to hear those kinds of speakers all in one place.”

Preservation will be the theme at the anNoss, the Provost’s distinguished research nual Indiana Native Plant & Wildflower Society professor at the University of Central conference.

Florida and president of the Florida preservation “Our misInstitute for Conservation Science, sion is not will discuss the changing values, only to protect native plants and concepts and themes of conservation wildflowers but to utilize them in our and decisions that need to be made gardens and landscaping,” said Tom between competing values.

Hohman, conference leader. “Some Moran, the Nathaniel Lord Britton years the theme is more native plant Noss Curator of Botany at The New York gardening. This time it’s more on Botanical Garden, will focus on some of Indipreservation-type issues.” ana’s more interesting and unusual ferns.

The 23rd annual conference will be from Other speakers include Cliff Chapman and 8:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 5 at the 502 East Event John Bacone, who will provide an update Centre, 502 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel. on preservation of natural areas in Indiana.

“Preservation: Keeping What We’ve Got, Alyssa Nyberg, nursery manager at Kankakee Restoring What We’ve Lost” is the title of the Sands since 1999, will examine “the marvels event, which is open to the public. and mistakes of a prairie 19 years in the makThe keynote speakers are Dr. Reed Noss ing.” Bill McKnight’s talk will expose some of and Dr. Robbin Moran. the common myths of gardening.

“That’s one of the nice things about our The cost for INPAWS members is $75, nonconference. It gives us a chance to hear some members $90 and students $40. Online regisnational speakers, and the other speakers tration ends Oct. 29 (inpaws.org). Hohman said are from Indiana,” Hohman said. “So it adds registration will be available at the door if the to that by giving a local spin on things. It’s a conference isn’t sold out, but lunch can’t be really great opportunity for people all over the guaranteed. state to come together and hear about native

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Jeweler completes residency

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel jewelry designer Mark Grosser is a regular on the national arts festival circuit.

In early October, he achievement spent several days at a festival in Houston. His best experience was being chosen as a resident for a month in Breckenridge, Colo., Arts District in August. He spent six weeks in Colorado.

“They have 450 applications and they selected 17 for the entire year. From that they chose three people to get an entire month as a resident,” said Grosser, whose store is M Grosser Jewelry Design, 154 Medical Dr. “We were at art festivals that were there on both ends of the residency in Breckenridge.”

Grosser was set up in a gallery/classroom with all his jewelry-making tools.

“I was able to do all the things I do in my store in Carmel in Breckenridge,” Grosser said. “It was exciting and a lot of fun.”

Grosser said there are many restored buildings that have been brought in and moved to the Breckenridge district. Grosser was in a building that was a tin shop in the 1880s. Grosser said the buildings are used as classrooms.

“I was in the middle of this whole historic district,” Grosser said. “I taught five classes and I

From left, Carmel jeweler Mark Grosser works with a student in Breckenridge, Colo. (Submitted photo).

was part of one demonstration of wax carving.”

Grosser was assisted by his fiancée, Paula Ritchey, who helps run his business. His Carmel store is by appointment only, so it was closed while he was in Breckenridge.

“Most of my customers know that I do these art shows all around the country,” Grosser said.

“People were very supportive of it. We had a lot of consumers waiting to get things done. But I think our customers enjoyed that I had been chosen to do this.”

Obituary: Keith Marshall Given Keith Marshall Given, 55, of Carmel died Oct. 6 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Jan. 11, 1961, to the late Gordon and Carolyn (Shuman) Given in Abington, Penn.

Keith was in business development with PwC. He was a member of Carmel Lutheran/ Cornerstone Lutheran Church.

Keith is survived by his wife, Shelly S. (DeaKyne) Given; sons, Scott Given and Jack Given; daughter, Claire Given; brothers, Chris and Michael Given; brothers-in-law, Jon and Kevin DeaKyne; and his beloved golden retrievers, Lilly and Franky.

Services were held Oct. 22 at Carmel Lutheran/Cornerstone Lutheran Church, 4850 E. Main Street in Carmel.

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LISA A. SCHMIDT DAUGHERTY October 4, 1963 – October 13, 2016 PLYMOUTH, IN – Lisa Ann Daugherty, 53, a resident of Westfield, Indiana, passed away Thursday morning as the result of an automobile accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was as a supervisor with the U.S. Postal Service – Carmel.

Lisa is survived by her mother Judy Schmidt and six siblings.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 5th from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

EDT in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN. Services will begin at 1 p.m. EDT in the funeral home.

Preferred are memorial gifts to the Marshall County 4H Program – c/o The Marshall County Community Foundation 2701 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563.

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Flight1 teaches children to soar despite struggles

By Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Caroline Hoy was working as a social media contractor when she was asked to post a job opening that caught her eye.

“Good communication skills. Enjoys cover story being with people. Aviation background a plus. I’m reading it and thinking, ‘That’s me!’” she said. “It was a really special sort of culmination of some of my background in one position.”

In March, the Carmel resident became the first executive director of Flight1, a nonprofit that teaches children facing hardships to Hoy fly — literally. During the free three-year program, participants spend time in a simulator before making three flights in a real airplane.

“The main point is for them to literally be able to take the controls and feel the confidence of being the decision-maker in their lives,” Hoy said. “There’s just something really special about that sense of control when you are the one piloting the airplane wherever you want it to go. When they get out they just have a spring in their step that is very heartwarming.”

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For Tommy Aldrich, Flight1 helped provide a sense of direction after the death of his father in 2012 left his world in shambles.

how to help Flight1 can work with approximately 45 students at a time, but Hoy is hoping to expand that to 100 in her first year on the job.

The nonprofit doesn’t own its own aircraft but rents them from Indianapolis Executive Airport in Zionsville or Indianapolis Regional Airport in Greenfield. Hoy anticipates that people volunteering their planes for the program will be “crucial to our next growth step,” she said.

Flight1 also needs volunteers to help run events and financial donations to keep the program running. For more information, contact Hoy at caroline@flight1.org or visit flight1.org.

Deklan Hargett checks out an airplane wing as part of a Flight1 program as Caroline Hoy and Flight1 founder Marcus Strawhorn watch. (Submitted photos)

His mother, Angie Aldrich, recalled an afternoon when her son ran out of school crying on an especially difficult day.

“I said, ‘Guess what you get to do tonight, and not one other person here gets to do this. You get to fly an airplane!,’” she said. “He stopped and looked at me like, ‘Wow, you’re right.’ It gave him something else to think about, a positive thing. Very few people at 9 years old get to fly a plane.”

Tommy Aldrich, now 13, said Flight1 helped him face his fears after his father died.

“I never flew a plane before, and I was scared at first. I was also scared when my dad passed away,” he said. “Flight1 gave me a lot of courage when I flew the plane, and that kind of helped me fly with my dad in spirit.”

Overcoming tragedy

Hoy knows a thing or two about the psychological benefits of flying. The Knightstown native got her pilot’s license at age 21 “for fun” after being inspired to switch her studies from public relations to the field of aviation.

“It was one of those beautiful Indiana summer or late fall days where the sky is blue and there’s all these airplanes flying over,” Hoy said. “I saw them and thought, ‘That looks like a pretty good way to spend your day.’”

She worked for an airline for a few years but left after the 9/11 terrorist attacks took a toll on the industry.

“It wasn’t a great atmosphere,” she said.

It was after she got married and started a family that she began working with social media and came across the job opening for Flight1. Now her days are full of fundraising, planning and meeting with families for the nonprofit.

“I love meeting with people and having lunches and networking,” Hoy said. “I enjoy meeting the families and the kids, too. It keeps it really meaningful.”

Hoy also feels that she is able to relate to families going through the program because tragedy struck her own family in 2013. Her oldest daughter, Audrey, died suddenly at age 4.

Doctors determined she had a common virus that led to viral meningitis and multiple organ failure.

Juliana Hawkins chose to fly to Dallas in the simulator.

“It was such a shock,” Hoy said, adding that Audrey had been healthy her whole life. “You never expect something like that.”

Now, Hoy reaches out to other families in the midst of difficult times. Flight1 primarily accepts children who are facing health challenges, have an ill family member or have recently suffered the death of a loved one. She enjoys watching the difference a flight can make in their lives, and she’s hoping others will, too.

“I would invite anyone who’s curious about what we do to come to one of our flight events and see firsthand the kids and their faces when they get out of the airplane. It’s something that’s hard to capture in words,” Hoy said. “Once I experienced it, it hit home for me in a very touching way of what it can actually accomplish.”

‘Capturing the moment’ As Angi Aldrich watched how Flight1 transformed her son’s life, she noticed it helped her cope with the death of her husband, too.

Now, she’s serving as a board member and giving back artistically through a series of 24 paintings “capturing the moment” when kids become a pilot.

“All of them have wonderful smiles,” she said. “They have that twinkle in their eye. I was trying to capture that, the moment they forgot A portrait of Grace Lucka painted by Angi Aldrich. (Subthey were sick.”

Flight1 is using the paint- mitted photo) ings in a traveling exhibit to promote the organization, but Angi eventually hopes to give them to families or program sponsors.

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Very superstitious

FR O M T H E BA C K S H O P

It sure doesn’t seem that long This isn’t gloating. It’s simply reflection.

We had more than a few people look at us, mouths agape, when we said back in 2005 we were going to launch a publishing company.

We heard, “Yeah, good luck with that,” “They’re going crush you like an over-ripened grape and spit you out,” and “This is the wrong time to do that, because newspapers are dying on the vine.” OK, thanks, got it. In truth, that actually became fuel to develop what shortly thereafter became Current Publishing, LLC. As some of you might know, we independently were working on plans to do this, when one of us crossed paths with a mutual acquaintance. He suggested we get together and mine each other’s thoughts. So we did that, and after 15 minutes it became readily apparent that with strength in numbers – to speak nothing of combining energies and knowhow – we just might be able to get this done. Sixteen months of market and reader research, and funding, legal, staffing and logistics work ensued, and – it seemed like overnight, truly – our first publication, Current in Carmel, arrived in the day’s mail of Oct. 24, 2006. Ten. Years. Ago. Our dream came true, and it continues to flourish in our second decade as a locally owned and operated business. We can’t even begin to explain how fortunate we are and how grateful we are to so many, including our readership, our advertising partners, our investors, our vendors, our research firm and, last but nowhere near least, our colleagues here at this humble enterprise. Add it up, and it all looks like this: You win with people. In the end, it’s that simple.

Getting to this point was anything but.

It was a dark-and-stormy night Oct. 19, 2006. We were busy assembling our first edition. Sometime before 10 p.m., everyone left for the night … except for Steve. He had a few more things to do (including an hour nap in his car at 2 a.m.), and that lasted only until about 6 p.m. the next day, when the paper was shipped for the press run … only approximately eight hours late. Brian was pacing with a stack of unpaid ad invoices and a calculator belching smoke. It was quite the scene. We were housed in temporary quarters, “Cubicleville” at the former Thomson USA building at West 103rd and Meridian streets. We met a See BACKSHOP | Page 24

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Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Off to the races Commentary by Terry Anker With the rising sun, we all reach collectively for our smart devices. What messages arrived over night? What is the itinerary for the coming day? We run the rat race as if our lives depended upon it. Perhaps they do.

Whether corporally perilous or not, we can agree that we are all running somewhere – either toward our objective or away from it.

We move, always. Even as we think that we are standing still, we are carried along by those near us. As we consider it now, it all seems very exhausting.

So if we are all somehow tied to the race, how do we win – or at least try to keep up? Ask any experienced runner about their technique to victory and one will elicit as many responses as athletes asked. A sprinter will urge an immediate burst from the blocks and a full-on dash through the finish line. The distance runner might encourage a more methodical and deliberate approach to

triumph. Have a game plan. Execute on the plan. Win with the plan. OK, but how does it connect to us? Is life a marathon or a sprint? And if we figure it out, can we plan a strategy that makes it all a bit easier?

Conventional wisdom implies that life is a marathon and not a sprint. We are encouraged to hold back so as not to burn out too quickly. It all sounds reasonable, but sometimes it seems more like a relay race. Occasionally, we carry the baton. Other times, we pass it along for another to carry. Then we stand at the sideline and cheer them on – our hopes vested in their talent and dedication. Who knows? Still, if we are off to the races, shouldn’t we determine what kind of race we are running?

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

ON THE WEB Looking for ​Dick W ​ olfsie? This week he is on the web with his humor ​in a ​ column​​titled “The whole tooth.”​He writes: ​“I had never read my own dental chart before. Being familiar with the​​laws governing privacy, I assumed that what was going on inside my​​mouth was really none of my business. But the other day I was at my​​dentist’s office and there’s my chart sitting right smack in front of me.

I​w ​ as stunned at the number of personal observations made by the​​dental hygienists over the years.​”​For more, visit currentincarmel.com.

Are you superstitious? I am. I firmly believe that the only way the University of Louisville can win a game humor is if I wear my Cards T-shirt with a pair of Express jeans and abstain from Diet Coke for the day. And that hearing Rod Stewart’s “Forever Young” in full means a family member is pregnant.

I also never take chances with sidewalk cracks, tails-up pennies, spilled salt, or stupid black cats, for obvious reasons.

Why I am like this? After all, I’m fairly well-educated and can rationally acknowledge that a kitty sauntering across my path should have absolutely no repercussions on my day. Or that my moving one seat to the left at a Colts game shouldn’t make a bit of difference on whether or not T.Y. Hilton scores a touchdown. I know in my heart that these silly things don’t matter, and yet I can’t prevent myself from acting on them, anyway.

Part of my superstitious nature I blame on genetics. I am a ginger twin and have supposedly inherited special sensory connections to my sister, although it’s really only worked one time, and that was on her end. Furthermore, by all accounts, my maternal grandmother was “born under the veil,” and therefore had “the sight.” (I can’t explain what any of this means but it sounds cool.) And my mom is extremely intuitive; always knew when I was pregnant, even before me or Rod Stewart. So I’ve grown up with both an appreciation for trusting my instincts and the belief that “signs” foretelling the future do exist for those who choose to read them. Case in point: My daughter sang in a production of “Joseph’s Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” just one month before I was awarded a travel grant to the Middle East!

Anyway, I bring this entire topic up because the most superstitious (and awesome-est) holiday of the year, Halloween, is upon us. Weird things can and will happen, especially if you’re not prepared. So grab a rabbit’s foot, wear some garlic, and take care around mirrors. And if you hear “Forever Young,” congratulations! Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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ton of cool and helpful people there, folks that had nothing to do with Current, but who willingly pitched in on matters of technology and communication. On New Year’s Eve 2006, we bade them farewell after sending the paper to press (on time!), boxing up all our worldly possessions and unplugging, maybe, four computers. We were headed for a more permanent home, the Old Town Shoppes at the southeast corner of East Main Street and South Range Line Road in Carmel. We all but outgrew that office in less than a year, but we hung in for nearly five, before moving to our now office/ home/world headquarters at 30 S. Range Line Rd. What a trip!

Colleagues have come and gone (fairly rapidly in the beginning as we strove to find our sea legs), but the one constant has been Dennis O’Malia. He has been a vital part of this operation since well before Day 1. Some might not know him as an advertising sales executive extraordinaire and the one who really gave us our “go like hell” tenet, but as a former owner of O’Malia Food Markets. We believe everyone associated with us comprises The A Team, to which we owe a massive measure of gratitude. Even though we can’t mention them all by name here - Brian, aka Mr. Drysdale (see: The Beverly Hillbillies), would faint from the newsprint expense - we seriously would

be remiss were we not to name the folks we call “our bosses in the office”: Zach Ross, our art director and production coordinator, who is far and away the most unflappable/unfazed human around when all hell is breaking loose; Andrea Nickas, our advertising artist, who just keeps quietly super-serving our advertising partners with high-quality and quick work, as does Lara Acton, our ad traffic manager (a job at which either of us would fail in a heartbeat); Raquel Dowley, our office manager, who has built in so many critical efficiencies and is as detail-oriented as they come; Sophie Pappas, our micro-managing (in a fantastic way) editorial director, and her managing editors, Ann Marie Shambaugh (Carmel and Zionsville), Sadie Hunter (Noblesville and Geist) and Anna Skinner (Westfield and Fishers). Those folks and all their associates/charges really are the ones that make Current go, and we tip our hats to everyone. We wouldn’t trade a soul from that lot.

Current’s circulation has grown from 26,000 households in 2006 to 125,731 today. We had planned for expansion early on, but each foray into a new market was accelerated at the behest of advertising partners – even through the recession. Today, in addition to Carmel, we are proud purveyors of what we call locallocal content - demanded by readers through research, the information you can’t get from a single source anywhere else - in Fishers,

Geist, Noblesville, Westfield and Zionsville.

That research allows us to provide the content package that resonates with our readers, who linger with the paper and view our advertisers’ messages 2.7 times per single issue.

It’s a powerful combination. Too, we have immersed as fully as possible in the communities we serve, especially in the not-for-profit arena. To date since our founding, we have donated in excess of $1.6 million to NFPs, and that never will abate; it’s part of who we are and that for which we stand.

We’re often asked, “What’s next?” It’s an excellent question. To be sure, there are other markets – near and far – to be conquered.

Time will tell. For now, though, here’s a toast to everyone – EVERYONE! – who made this possible, not the least of which are our incredibly understanding and supportive families. Without them … well, we won’t even ponder that.

It’s all extremely humbling.

With all sincerity, thank you for reading Current.

To the future!

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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There are two aspects to child custody—legal and physical. Legal custody refers to the ability to have input on medical, educational, and religious issues pertaining to a child’s upbringing. Joint legal custody is appropriate in most cases unless there is a significant breakdown in communication between the parties. Generally, as long as the parents are able to communicate and cooperate with one another on decisions involving the child(ren) without a high level of conflict, joint legal custody will be ordered and the parents are required to consult one another before making any of these “major decisions.”

The second aspect of custody, physical custody, is much more often the subject of dispute. Simply stated, physical custody refers to where the children spend their time. As an initial matter, parents may create a unique schedule which satisfies the needs of their children and each other. Often, however, developing a parenting time schedule can be very challenging. When parties are unable to agree, the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines provide a parenting time schedule that gradually increases parenting time as the children grow older, provides for a division of holidays, and allots time with the children should one parent live a significant distance from the children’s primary residence. It should be noted, however, that the Guidelines represent a minimum amount of reasonable parenting time to be afforded to the non-custodial parent. Often times, Indiana Courts will award a highly involved, non-custodial parent with parenting time in excess of the schedule that is provided in the Parenting Time Guidelines.

People often feel the need to “have their day in court,” believing that if the judge hears “their side of the story” the custody order will be in their favor. However, in evaluating whether to ask a judge to

make a ruling on custody and parenting time, the parties would be well advised to keep in mind that time in court is limited, and it is difficult to present all of the information believed to be important. A judge often has a limited timeframe to hear the evidence and limited remedies when determining a parenting time schedule. This is not to say that custody conflicts which arise should not be litigated.

However, once you decide to proceed to court, the final decision is out of your hands.

Finally, if parties are unable to reach an agreement, Indiana Courts will focus on the “best interest of the children” and in doing so will consider a number of factors in determining an appropriate custodial and parenting time arrangement. These factors include, but are not limited to, which parent has served as the primary caregiver; the child’s age and sex; the wishes of the child and the parties; the child’s relationship with each parent, siblings, and others; the child’s adjustment to their home, school, and community; and the mental and physical health of all involved.

Remember, there are a number of benefits to reaching an out-of-court agreement, including but not limited to, allowance for non-traditional work schedules, flexibility for holidays and more importantly the ability to decide and shape your future with your children. Being able to communicate and cooperate on these matters is a win-win for all involved.

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READERS’ VIEWS Raise is worth living Light pollution filling the skies Editor, Carmel lost an invaluable resource by lighting up every corner of the city. It has followed Indiana and other states in general that have lit up the night, with much of that light radiating uselessly into space — with the exception of giving plane passengers something to look at.

The result of all this light pollution has been the loss of dark skies and the ability for us to see or even distinguish the marvels of space, such as the Milky Way. Should you want your children or grandchildren to see space satellites, meteors, the Milky Way, and such astrological wonders you now have to travel far and wide to even get to a suitable viewing area. Not everyone has such an opportunity.

As a photographer, I have traveled the state in search of the Milky Way and have found spots where you can still see it, but not very brightly. In detailed photos you end up seeing more of an orangish light pollution instead. That's all those lights of the area radiating into space. You go anywhere in Carmel or the surrounding area,

and you have virtually no chance of even seeing that marvelous star cluster stretching across our entire sky.

There is now a solution, and many conscientious and responsible cities are taking up the call to use energy saving, dark sky friendly lighting fixtures that don't radiate all that light up into space. The cost is not that prohibitive and certainly preserves an important resource for our community.

The cost of converting the entire city to such fixtures is certainly cheaper than another roundabout. Yet in our urge to build, no one talks about the hidden costs.

I would suggest Dark Sky Preservation provides our community a payback of far greater value than letting our politicians use that money instead to vote themselves a pay raise.

Help let our children see the wonders of space with their own eyes and not just view it through the pages of a book or online photo. If Carmel officials truly want to lead and provide a model city example, this should be a part of that equation.

Richard Bryant, Carmel

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Editor, What's it worth to you to live in Carmel? Has your home maintained or gained in value? Is it important to have a performing arts center that rivals Carnegie Hall within a short driving distance? How about a bustling downtown area that is coveted by every city around and is safe any time of the day or night? The schools are tops nationwide. The streets and roundabouts are known to be safer, faster and innovative.

“Build it and they will come.” And that's exactly what has happened under Mayor Brainard. His uninterrupted vision, not without occasional controversy, has built an amazing city that keeps on going. And what has this cost us? Well, his new salary increase amounts to about five cents per household per year for the last 20 years. Do the math. That's a nickel a year, friends, and look what it has wrought. It has taken planning, hard work and a constant realization by one man that Carmel is the place to live for now and in the future. I am happy that it has cost me only five cents to live in a world class city.

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Pete Murphy has been contemplating producing noise isolating Bluetooth earbuds.

“Everybody has eartechnology buds but there is nobody that has got earplugs on the tips of them,” Murphy said. “They are (wireless) noise-isolating ear tips so they block out the noise. So if you are cutting your grass, you can wear these things and they block out the sound even more.

The company, called Haven Technologies, was launched Aug. 31 with ISOTunes. Murphy, whose background is in retail and safety products, and his wife Elaine and son Eric operate the company. They are working out of their Carmel home.

“We created the idea about a year ago, and we’ve been working on it with some factories in China,” Murphy said.

“This ISOTunes Pro has a little bit better sound quality and blocks out the noise a little better,” Murphy said. “These last for 10 hours before you need to recharge.”

The ISOTunes, which retails for $59.95, needs to be recharged after four hours. The ISOTunes Pro will be available in November and costs $79.95.

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Both earbuds are recharged by USB device.

“We’re selling them off our website and Amazon.com,” Murphy said. “We’re looking to get distribution at Home Depot, Lowe’s and Menards, places where they have safety products and things like mowers. These are approved for use in industrial-type settings.”

Murphy said the earbuds also are perfect for airplane travel. Murphy said they started developing the earbud about a year ago.

“We think there is a lot of opportunity, even outside of the industrial market, but that’s where we think it is a surefire hit,” Murphy said. “In the mass markets, we’re trying to sell it as proven noise isolation.”

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Employment resources – Hamilton County residents who are long-term unemployed or underemployed are eligible to receive free job preparation, job training and paid job experience through October 2018. The program, called Employ Up, is operated by EmployIndy, Marion County’s workforce development board. Residents can apply for the program through WorkOne Noblesville or by visiting the Employ Up website at employup.org.

Student business partners needed – The IU Kelley School of Business Indianapolis needs local companies to partner with student teams for its Integrative Core Program.

Teams of students work to select a project that benefits the company. Students conduct research, analyze findings and provide a recommendation. Any for-profit organization can apply. The company must be incorporated as an S corporation, C corporation or an LLC. For more, contact Teresa Bennett at tkbennet@ iupui.edu or at 317-278-9173.

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Carmel lands Freddy’s franchise

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Blake Epperson had a definite image in mind when he was seeking a location for his first Freddy’s Frozen coming soon Custard & Steakburgers franchise.

Carmel fit it perfectly.

“My business partners and I are from Kansas,” said Epperson, owner of the franchise. “Our goal was to find a community in Indiana that reminded us of home, Epperson one that holds dear the Midwestern culture and values with which we all grew up. We feel Carmel and its surrounding communities are a great match.”

A groundbreaking was recently held at Freddy’s first Indianapolis-metro location at 2740 E. 146th St., Carmel. The 3,500 squarefoot fast-casual restaurant will seat 100 guests inside, with additional outdoor seating.

“Construction has started, and our timeline is still developing, but we’re currently targeting late fall or early winter,” Epperson said. “We hope to employ about 85 local individuals.”

Epperson started as an entry-level Freddy’s team member to make money while he was in college. He worked his way up to general manager of the company’s original training restaurant in Wichita, Kan. The chain was

One of the meals at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. (Submitted photo)

co-founded in 2002 by Scott Redler and Bill, Randy and Freddy Simon. Freddy’s opened its first location in Wichita, featuring cooked-toorder steakburgers, Chicago hot dogs, along with its signature desserts prepared with premium frozen custard made fresh throughout the day.

Epperson said the company’s namesake, Simon, is a 91-year-old World War II veteran.

“When guests visit a Freddy’s restaurant and read about his life, his service, and his family, they receive a glimpse of the foundation on which the restaurant concept was built, and it helps them understand what gives the Freddy’s restaurant its retro feel,” Epperson said. “Sure, it’s a fast-paced restaurant environment, but we take the time to speak with guests and their families, learn their stories.”

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David Tortora is convinced electric bikes will grow in popularity.

“We’re pretty sure we’re profile pretty unique in that we only sell electrics,” said David Tortora, who has lived in Carmel for more than 25 years.

The store is named Accent Bicycles Presents The Electric Bike Center and is in Monon Square Shopping Center, 622 S. Range Line Rd., Suite S. The first day for walk-in traffic was Oct. 8.

“We think we have a nice selection of bicycles, and there is usually a couple of us here who can talk about the bicycles,” Tortora said.

The shop will only be open limited hours for walk-in traffic.

“We can only handle three prospects at a time, but we are open (anytime we agree to a time),” said Tortora, who added he is flexible and will come in later in the evening. “We can get any kind of electric bike. We have six different brands right now. If you are going to make a purchase like this, you want to make an educated purchase.”

Tortora, 75, started selling bikes after he retired, at first doing it from his garage. He is

Accent Bicycles owner David Tortora with an electric bike. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

an avid electric bike rider himself.

“Electric bikes on the East and West Coast are very popular,” he said.

The shop also rents electric bikes. Most ages can ride the bikes, but he recommends parents approve teenagers riding some of the faster ones.

“Some of the bikes are very, very fast,” Tortora said.

The pedal assist is the most popular form of using electric bikes, Tortora said. Most bicycles go at least 15 mph.

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Stroke doesn’t stop photographer

By Chris Bavender • news@currentincarmel.com For 13 years Michael LaMaster’s favorite hobby was photographing nature. Through the years he captured thousands profile of beautiful images from his perspective behind the lens.

“I am passionate about the outdoors in general, and loved I could travel to many different places all over the United States to capture different species and environments,” the 78-year-old said. “Each place evoked different feelings in me, contributing to an overall effervescence I experienced when being in and photographing the outdoors.”

But a stroke in 2014 took away his physical ability to take pictures.

“I miss being able to get out in a natural environment, observe it, get lost in it and capture those moments in my photography,” LaMasters said.

But the Barrington of Carmel assisted living resident has found a new direction for his passion. He recently exhibited his work through the Barrington’s Masterpiece Living program.

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members,” LaMasters said.

He spent several months poring over his work, carefully selecting 20 of his favorite photographs to put on display.

“The exhibit was well received by residents and team members alike,” LaMasters said.

“Viewers were receptive to the photos and remarked on how the work left them feeling inspired.”

Although LaMasters isn’t planning another exhibit at this time, prints are available for purchase at lama.smugmug.com.

The pumpkin workout Commentary by Kara Babcock Halloween is here, which means everywhere you look you are seeing pumpkin … pumpkin lattes, cookies, exercise cakes, candies, pies … anything and everything is now with pumpkin! So, we thought with all the extra calories we all might be consuming this month due to pumpkins, it would be fun to turn one into our workout equipment. Your little ones can join along in the fun and help decorate the pumpkin when you are finished with the workout, or you can get a little pumpkin for them so they can do a pumpkin workout, too.

Here are a couple of our absolute favorite workouts to do with pumpkins.

Lunge with a twist A. Stand tall with the pumpkin in your hands with elbows bent. Lunge right leg back and twist left over front leg (make it harder by extending the arms straight out in front of you, then twisting).

B. Turn forward and step your right leg forward to meet left and come to standing.

Repeat on the other side for one rep.

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Kara Babcock demonstrates some of the pumpkin workouts. (Submitted photo)

A. Sit on ground and lean back, so that abs engage. Back should be flat and diagonal from the ground, starting at the tailbone and continuing straight through the spine, long through neck and up the crown of head. Make it harder by lifting feet up to tabletop.

B. Lower pumpkin to right hip, then lift overhead.

C. Lower pumpkin to left hip to complete one rep.

Kara Babcock is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor.

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Jon and Lynn Bereman with Shari and Jeff Worrell. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

Frank and Katrina Basile.

Where’s Amy attends Songbook Celebration Gala Where’s Amy stopped by the Roaring Twenties Songbook Celebration Gala Oct. 15 and enjoyed mingling with glitzy flapper girls and slick gangsters at the Palladium. The celebration, presented by Krieg DeVault, LLP and hosted by Michael Feinstein, included a stellar performance by Storm Large. Dionne Warwick, who along with Hoagy Carmichael, were honored and inducted into the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame.

Family friends Katherine Eardly and Rollie Dick.

Allied Solutions’ (Carmel) Lisa and Mike Naughton, Kim and Bill Sarsfield with Amy and Jeff Wisdorf.

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Lilly’s Pops Up at The Village of West Clay – On Oct. 28 and 29 Lilly’s Wearable Art Studio Pop Up Show will take place at The Meeting House in the Village of West Clay, 2000 north New Market St., Carmel.

The show will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 28 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 29. The public is invited to come shop the latest fashion picks. There will be clothing and accessories from around the world.

This show is open to the public.

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza presented by Taft – At 8 p.m., Dec. 31 the Palladium in Carmel will host another NYE event. Guests will enjoy food, dancing and more. The entertainment includes popular variety band the Impalas on the Palladium stage, the modern country sounds of Joe Hess & the Wandering Cowboys in the Founders Room, the Scott Routenberg Jazz Trio in the Songbook Lounge and DJ Lockstar in the Robert Adam Room. Tickets are $85 and include non-stop entertainment, food and party favors. The early bird special lists tickets at $55 until Nov. 1. For more, call 317-819- 3505.

CAC announces Children’s Art Gallery Winter Contest – The Carmel Arts Council is announcing its winter art contest for all artists grades K-12. All entries must be winter-themed, original artwork on an 8 1/2 by 11-inch paper, submitted to SoHo, 620 S. Range Line Rd., by 3 p.m. Nov. 20. Judging will be completed by Nov. 21. An artist reception will be hosted at the Carmel Arts Council Children’s Art Gallery, 40 W. Main St., from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2.

Songbook Academy All-Stars to perform Jan. 7 – Each summer, the Great American Songbook Foundation brings together 40 of the nation’s top high school vocalists for its week-long Songbook Academy and competition. Only one is named Songbook Youth Ambassador for the coming year, performing with foundation founder Michael Feinstein at such venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center. At 8 p.m. Jan. 7, the foundation will welcome back all seven of its previous ambassadors when the Center for the Performing Arts presents the inaugural Songbook Academy All-Stars concert, a special evening of music at the Palladium in Carmel. Tickets are on sale at TheCenterPresents. org/tickets. For more, visit currentnightandday.com.

Concerts at St. Mark’s – The public is invited to enjoy lively musical concerts at St. Mark’s. Upcoming shows, each beginning at 4 p.m., are guitarist John Johns Nov. 13, Indianapolis Brass Choir March 19, 2017 and The Ripple Effect July 16, 2017. For more, visit stmarkscarmel.org, or call the church at 317-846-4912.

Ballet Theatre of Indiana announces third season – The Ballet Theatre of Indiana has announced its third season. Performances will include “Myths & Monsters” prior to Halloween and “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 16 through 18. For more, visit btindiana.org.

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Teacher enjoys opera residency

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com For Elizabeth Goodenough, participating in the Indianapolis Opera Resident music Artist Program has been special.

The piano teacher, who moved to Carmel from Indianapolis in June, learned about the program at the start of August and was selected at the end of that month. The nine-week fall residency runs from September through October with four singers (soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor and baritone) and Goodenough as the pianist.

“We prepared a mini-opera in English for performing in elementary schools,” Goodenough said. “We also prepared a program of opera arias and lecturing for middle and high schools and senior centers. We also do other performances through the Indianapolis Opera.”

Goodenough, 32, said a major benefit from the residency has been the opportunity to perform in the community.

“As a musician, I have a great desire to bring music into people’s lives and into the community,” she said. “Being relatively new to Indiana, I’m still making connections and looking to get more involved in performing as a pianist and accompanist. It has been such a delight to travel with the four Resident Artist singers and perform at elementary schools, middle schools and senior centers. Seeing

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smiles on people’s faces, from young to old, means so much.”

Goodenough said an additional benefit is connections with the Indianapolis Opera, the other resident artists, and the master classes with excellent directors and teachers. Goodenough said it helps the residents fine-tune the craft.

“It is a privilege to have the opportunity to work on music together with such fine musicians and then get to share it with others,” she said.

Goodenough teaches piano to almost 50 students, mostly elementary aged, the majority living in Hamilton County.

Healthy mornings: Bran muffins Submitted content courtesy of Family Features Muffins are perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or as a healthy snack option. Homemade oat bran muffins are a great alternative to large, store-bought muffins that are usually packed with calories and fat. Oat bran is a good source of soluble fiber, which can help reduce cholesterol. Not only do these muffins offer health benefits, the recipe is also effortless, making it a morning time-saver when you need to get out the door in a hurry. You can also switch out blueberries for different fruits, such as a banana, giving you the option to have something new each time.

Ingredients: • 2 cups oat bran hot cereal, uncooked • 2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute • 2 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) • 1 cup skim milk • 2 egg whites, slightly beaten • 1/4 cup honey or molasses • 2 tablespoons canola oil • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

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Highgarden Halloween returns

By Heather Collins • news@currentincarmel.com The second Highgarden Halloween will take place from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28 on Main Street in the Carmel Arts & Design family fun District, between Range Line Road and the Monon.

Trick-or-treating business locations, marked with Halloween paintings in their windows, will hand out goodie bags, promotions and candy.

The event will begin at The Carrie Holle Group Highgarden Real Estate, 111 W. Main St., Suite 130, where attendees can also pick up trick-or-treating bags.

The event will include a hot chocolate bar, caricatures from Custom Eyes Caricatures, pumpkin carving by Steven Tanaka, pumpkin painting by Valentina Shvyrkova, balloon animals and Halloween music. The Center for Creative Arts Gallery will be selling glass ghosts and pumpkins by artist Lisa Pelo.

Face painting by Aly Oop will take place at All Things Carmel.

The pet costume contest will begin at 7:30 p.m. The costume parade and contest will begin at 7:45 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for “Most Creative,” “Scariest,” and “Funniest.”

Helping Paws Adoptable Animals, a Central Indiana nonprofit, foster-based rescue, which

Carmel residents and shop owners participate in last year’s Highgarden Halloween in the Carmel Arts & Design District.

(Submitted photo by Beth Maier)

saves animals with medical needs from kill shelters, will sponsor the pet costume contest and have six adoptable dogs in costume. For more, visit helpingpawsonline.com.

Carrie Holle of The Carrie Holle Group Highgarden Real Estate said the event provides a fun, safe, family and pet-friendly environment for Carmel residents to enjoy the Halloween festivities.

“We love to be involved in neighborhood events to bring the community together,” Holle said.

The event is free. For more, follow The Carrie Holle Group Highgarden Real Estate on Facebook.

Local band to open for ‘Idol’ star

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Dalton Rapattoni sees his Inspired Attempt tour as a way of giving back.

Rapattoni started school of rock at the School of Rock in Frisco, outside Dallas, when he was 11. At every location he’s played on the tour, there has been a School of Rock.

“It’s nice to talk to the kids and tell them there definitely is a light at the end of the tunnel when you get out of the School of Rock,” Rapattoni said.

Rapattoni’s tour will stop in Indianapolis Oct. 28 for a concert at a new venue called 416 Wabash, at 416 Wabash St. The Soft Carmel House Band from Carmel’s School of Rock will open the concert with a half-hour show at 6:30 p.m.

Rapattoni, 20, finished third in the final season of “American Idol” earlier this year.

“We’ll play a couple of songs from my old band Fly Away Hero,” Rapattoni said. “We’re playing mostly new stuff and a couple of songs that I covered on ‘Idol.’”

Rapattoni said the “American Idol” experience has already been helpful to his career.

“I was able to meet a lot of musicians I

Dalton Rapattoni, 20, finished third in the final season of “American Idol” earlier this year.

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wouldn’t have been able to meet on my own,” Rapattoni said. “I like to tell people it was the worst fun I’ve ever had. It was definitely mentally and physically intense.”

Rapattoni plans to release a new album early in 2017.

“It’s a lot more pop than anything I’ve ever done,” Rapattoni said. “I think people are either going to love it or hate it.”

Rapattoni’s acoustic ballad single “Turn to Stone” was released Oct. 14.

The Carmel House band members, ages 13-18, are Jeremy Mueller, Anne Zachodni, Anna Fagin, Emma Boyd-Ryan, Parker Reiselman, Justin Blanner, Zach Salerno, Alex Turner, Keloe Sefo, Hannah Chumley and Nick Konkoli.

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Pan-Seared Cod over Minted Pea Puree Submitted content courtesy of Family Features Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients: • 1/2 cup water • 2 pounds frozen or fresh peas, blanched • 1 package (0.6-0.7 ounces) fresh mint, leaves only • salt, to taste • 4 Alaska cod fillets (4-6 ounces each), fresh, frozen or thawed • olive oil • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning Pan-served cod over minted pea puree. (Submitted photo) Directions: Add water, peas and mint to blender or food processor; medium. Cook an additional 6-9 minutes for season with salt. Puree until almost smooth. frozen cod or 3-4 minutes for fresh/thawed Cover and keep warm. fish. Cook until fish is opaque throughout.

If frozen, rinse ice glaze from cod under To serve, spoon pea puree onto 4 cold water; pat dry with paper towel. Heat plates. Top each with cod fillet and serve heavy, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. immediately.

Brush both sides of fillets with olive oil.

Nutrition information per serving: 319 In heated skillet, cook cod, uncovered, calories; 5 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 13% about 3-4 minutes, until browned. Shake pan calories from fat; 65 mg cholesterol; 37 g occasionally to keep fish from sticking. Turn protein; 34 g carbohydrate; 12 g fiber; 393 mg cod over and sprinkle with lemon pepper seasodium; 101 mg calcium; 28 IU vitamin D; 200 soning. Cover pan tightly and reduce heat to mg omega-3 fatty acids.

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‘Cabaret’ on stage Nov. 4-20

By Zach Dunkin • news@currentincarmel.com

the seedy Kit Kat Klub and revolves around young American writer Cliff Bradshaw and Character Sally Bowles is a sexual outcast his relationship with Bowles, a 19-yearold English cabaret performer. Overseeing and a misfit who chooses a life of freedom the action is the Emcee at the club, which and ignorance. The serves as a metaphor for the ominous politiperformances young performer cal developments in Germany. in the Tony AwardBased on Christopher Isherwood’s winning musical “Cabaret” is a short novel, “Goodbye to Berlin,” with contradiction in terms. An emotional music by John Kander and lyrics roller coaster.

by Fred Ebb, the musical debuted Or as actress Cynthia Collins, on Broadway in 1966 and won eight who will play the role of Bowles Tony’s. It was followed by numerous in the Actors Theatre of Indiana’s productions in London and New York, production Nov. 4-20 at the Studio as well as the 1972 film starring Liza Theater described her, “she’s so Collins Minnelli. Collins saw the Tony-winning messed up.”

Broadway revival in 1998.

“The beautiful thing about roles like this Acknowledging the show’s sexual innuis that they don’t come around very often,” endo and racy, lacy costumes, Collins says said Collins, taking on the part for the first ATI’s presentation will be PG-13-like. time in her 25-year professional career. “This “We know our audience,” said Collins, also role is so beautifully written, and the wona co-founder of ATI and its associate artistic derful thing for an actor is that it’s a role director. “We’re not going over the line. Actuyou can really sink your teeth into. There’s ally, there is no foul language in it because nothing simple about this character. No, it’s the script was not written that way. But the not my life, but I feel fortunate to be able to content is pretty heavy.” step into Sally’s world each night and bring For more, visit centerfortheperforminit to life.”

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Grace Church musical opens Oct. 28

By Heather Collins news@currentincarmel.com It’s the tale as old as time. “Beauty and the Beast” will open Oct. 28 at Grace Church.

The hit musical will be family fun directed by Amy Christie.

It focuses on the message that “love conquers.”

Grace Church’s presentation of “Beauty and the Beast” will focus on the power of transformation, as well as the lives of the various characters.

“The vision for the show Osgood is that true unconditional love has the power to transform lives. Seeing beyond someone’s exterior and into their heart is the way lives change. I believe this is a message the world needs to hear right now,” Christie said. “Love conquers. Engage with people that are different from you. Don’t let fear paralyze you. Listen, learn, love. It might transform them and it will transform you.”

This year, the “Beauty and the Beast” animated film is celebrating its 25th anniversary and, coincidentally, Grace Church is also celebrating its 25th anniversary.

The cast is composed of about 90 performers, ranging in ages from 8 to 70, and ranging in experience from beginners to Broadway performers.

“We really value that. We want people from varied backgrounds and at various ages,” Christie said. “There is something so beautiful as they all come together for a common goal and a higher purpose.”

Carmel High School senior Betsy Sandifer will play the roll of Belle. The Beast will be played by Noblesville High School junior Jon Osgood, most recently the winner of “Noblesville Idol.”

Sandifer Following each performance, young fans will have the opportunity to interact with the characters from “Beauty and the Beast.”

According to Grace Church, the last musical it produced, “Les Miserables,” was attended by thousands.

Show dates are Oct. 28-30 and Nov. 3-6.

General admission tickets are $11. For the full performance schedule and tickets, visit gracechurch.us/theatre. Doors will open 30 minutes before showtime. Grace Church is at 3305 E 146th St. in Noblesville.

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Halloween tailgate Commentary by Joe Drozda and Bob Bley Not that we saw it first-hand, but it’s said that trick-or-treating has been a Halloween tradition in America since the late 1920s. In the British Isles the tradition of going houseto-house, in costume and collecting treats at Halloween, can be traced as far back as the 16th century. Why not do your part to keep this tradition alive by staging your own Halloween tailgate?

Here’s how to dress-up your tailgate in the Halloween spirit. Have orange and black Jell-O shots for the adults. Carve a pumpkin with your school logo. Have a tub full of leftover candy for passers-by. Have simple Lone Ranger-type masks for your guests.

Today, chocolate chip cookie cakes are extremely popular in supermarket birthday areas because they can be decorated like a cake. If you consider the sugar excesses of Halloween season, no one among us should fear the calories of icing and chocolate chips in their system. Here is a cookie bar recipe that can use up a lot of those little packs of Reece’s Pieces and has perfect Halloween colors.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE BARS Ingredients: 2 7.2 oz. Packages of Betty Crocker Peanut Butter Cookie Mix, 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons water, ½ cup peanut butter, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup Reece’s Pieces (11 trick-or-treat size 4.9 oz. bags) Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cover inside of a 10 x 13 baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray the paper with no-stick spray. Chop about ¾ of the Reese’s Pieces to expose the insides. In a bowl, mix the cookie mix packs with the oil, water, peanut butter, flour and chopped ReThe Center for the Performing Arts – 355 City Center Dr., Carmel – thecenterpresents.org Oct. 29 – Russian String Orchestra Hoosier Park Racing & Casino – 4500 Dan Patch Circle, Anderson – hoosierpark.com Oct. 29 – Cook & Belle Mo’s Irish Pub – 13193 Levinson Ln., Noblesville – mosirishpub.com/indy Oct. 27 – Doug Resendez Oct. 28 – Andrew Young Trio Oct. 29 – Stella Luna

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ece’s Pieces. Place the dough into the baking dish and using your fingers, gently press the dough to fit evenly in the middle and against the sides. Sprinkle the top with the remaining un-chopped Reece’s Pieces.

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until light golden brown. At first the center will be a little soft.

Cool the cookie sheet on a wire rack for at least an hour or until the sheet is room temperature on its bottom. The longer you wait the more solid the bars will become. Next, grasping the parchment paper, slide the big bar rectangle onto a cutting board. Be careful because the large cookie/bar will be fragile at this point. Slide the parchment out from under the large cookie and cut it into 24 bars with four rows of six bars per row.

On game day, box the bars into a plastic sealable container for transport to the game and wait for the compliments.

Joe Drozda is the author of “The Tailgater’s Handbook” and is considered the “Father of American Tailgating.” His website is tailgatershandbook.com. He is a resident of Hamilton County.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Transitional bathroom cosmetic update Commentary by Larry Greene

After solutions:

After

The goal was to create a comfortable, more aesthetically spacious master bathroom, while keeping the elements in place that worked most efficiently.

1. The existing vanity cabinets were painted to coordinate with the new fireplace cabinet color. New decorative hardware was added for an extra touch of personal style.

2. While the existing jetted tub functioned well, the tub deck needed a cosmetic update. The beautiful new wood-look floor tile was continued up the side and top of the tub deck, and a beautiful accent tile surround replaced the former outdated white tile.

3. The former alcove shower felt extremely small because of the limited amount of light and glass. The shower transformation included raising the shower ceiling, opening up one of the four walls, new tile, corner bench, large recessed niche and plumbing fixtures.

4. Other beautiful details, such as new framed mirrors, industrial light fixtures, granite countertops, undermount sinks, and oil rubbed bronze plumbing fixtures, were the perfect accompaniments to finish off the space.

Before Background Info: In conjunction with the fireplace remodel we featured two weeks ago, this 1990s Carmel home in the Brookfield neighborhood was in need of updates to the master bathroom as well. The homeowners were looking for the best design solution to combine function with style.

Before problems: The former master bathroom had efficient function and circulation space, but each area, especially the closed-off shower, needed updates to reflect the homeowners’ style and coordinate with the rest of their home.

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The benefits of hope Commentary by Lorene Burkhart When you hear the word expectations, what pops into your mind? It may depend on whether you are a glass half-full aging or a glass half-empty personality.

In a recent article that I read, the author explored the expect-the-best attitude.

She explained that if we go into a meeting or social situation expecting a good, positive result, it’s more likely that we will achieve it. She adds that research shows that the human mind tends to search for evidence to support whatever it already believes. I love that idea!

Anyone who knows me would agree that I’m a very positive person. It’s not that I always expect everything to go my way, but I do expect to gain a positive outcome, even if it’s just a surprising learning experience.

It seems to me that the word hope should be a part of this discussion, too. Living in

a retirement community provides an opportunity to observe how hope works when hopelessness could be a dominant feeling. I’m thinking of a resident who is an inspiration to everyone he encounters as he faces his final days on this earth. He has no family but has handled all of his dying details with a calmness that is reassuring to everyone around him. He expects peacefulness as he declines, because he has provided for it.

That’s the message, folks. When we do our part for positive expectations, we’ll probably enjoy the rewards. Sometimes our search has been right in front of us. We just need to reassure ourselves that it’s there.

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Lorene Burkhart resides at The Stratford in West Clay. She is the author of seven books.

Your emotional bank account Commentary by Logan Everett Romantic love has been described as a “love tank” that requires constant replenishing by speaking your partner’s marriage language of love. The words we speak, time we spend and our selfless services are all great ways to tell our partner how much we love them, but is that all there is? How does it work? Luckily, we have science to help us solidify an answer.

Your love tank does need to be filled. However, let’s look at romantic love in a different way: a bank account.

In today’s world, we are bombarded with daily routines, obligations, stresses and distractions. We must shield our romantic relationships against so many variables that require our attention or highjack our focus.

We can do this with three valuable skills: Build A Love Map Heraclitus stated, “Everything changes and nothing stands still.” This is true of your partner, your children, your family, our world. We must be intentional with time and attention with our partners and explore each other’s world. Think of it like this: “I am the tour guide of my world, without me my partner is lost.”

Share Fondness & Admiration Like most of these principles, there is no profound training or class to increase genuine relationship satisfaction, but you can reignite the dull glow of love into bursts of flames simply by thinking positive, nurturing thoughts about your partner.

Turn Toward Simply put – couples who engage in lots of interactions tend to remain happy. We accomplish this by commenting on the new dress your partner is wearing or by expressing pride in your partner’s accomplishments.

Your emotional bank account consists of daily interactions, fond thoughts and knowing all parts of your partner. When full, it wards off the negative interactions we have.

If you practice these three principles, it will lead to something beautiful — long-lasting, deep-rooted friendship.

Logan Everett, MA, LMFTA is a marriage and family therapist associate and has level two training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. He strives to educate couples all over the city to have healthy, more fulfilling relationships. For more, contact him at (317) 572-7411 or email logan@newhopecounseling.co

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Commentary by Don Knebel Amritsar, in northwest India, is the site of the Golden Temple, the holiest place on earth for followers of the Sikh religion. travel It is also the site of a massacre that played a key role in igniting the demand for Indian independence.

On April 10, 1919, violent protests in Amritsar led British Brigadier General Reginald Dyer to impose a ban on all public gatherings. On April 13, thousands of Sikhs in Amritsar for their annual Baisakhi festival, unaware of the ban, congregated in Jallianwall Bagh, a six-acre public garden near the Golden Temple, where they joined protestors knowingly violating the ban. Seeing the huge gathering as a threat to his ability to maintain order, General Dyer arrived at Jallianwall Bagh with 50 armed troops, who immediately and without warning began firing indiscriminately at the crowd. People tried to run, but their escape routes were blocked by either walls or British forces. Some people were crushed to death as they tried to leave. Others jumped into a large garden well.

The soldiers stopped shooting only when they ran short of ammunition. An official inquiry by the House of Commons, which led to the resignation of General Dyer, counted 379 unarmed

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dead and 1,200 wounded, including women and children. Indians have always believed the

casualty count must have been much higher because of the large number of people in Jallianwall Bagh when the NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION shooting started.

PREPARED FOR PUBLICATION What became known Cause Number: 29D01-1609-ES-000365 as the Amritsar Massacre In the Hamilton County Superior Court I convinced Mohandas Gandhi Notice is hereby given that DENNIS J. STILGER was, on the 4th day of October, 2016, appointed Administrator of the Estate of Joseph to initiate the non-violent Steven Tucker, Deceased, who died April 4, 2016. struggle that eventually led All persons who have claims against this Estate, whether or not to Indian independence in now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within 1947. In 1951, the Indian govthree (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, ernment erected a memorial or the claims will be forever barred. honoring the victims of the Dated at Noblesville, Indiana, this date: 10/11/2016 massacre inside Jallianwall /s/ Tammy Baitz, Clerk, Hamilton County Superior Court I Bagh, near brick walls still displaying bullet holes.

Docket No. 16100005 OA Perhaps the most poignant NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION reminder is the Martyrs’ Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission Well, with a sign saying that will hold a public hearing upon a Petition To Amend the Zoning Ordi120 bodies were found piled nance pursuant to the application and plans filed with the Department of Community Services as follows: at the bottom.

Amend the Carmel Zoning Ordinance in order to update the definitions, standards and procedures for the placement, construction and modification of Signs. Filed by the Department of Community Services.

Designated as Docket No. 16100005 OA, the hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032.

The file for this proposal (Docket No. 16100005 OA) is on file at the Carmel Department of Community Services, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, and may be viewed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Any written comments or objections to the proposal should be filed with the Secretary of the Plan Commission on or before the date of the Public Hearing. All written comments and objections will be presented to the Commission. Any oral comments concerning the proposal will be heard by the Commission at the hearing according to its Rules of Procedure. In addition, the hearing may be continued from time to time by the Commission as it may find necessary.

Lisa Motz, Secretary Carmel Plan Commission (317) 571-2417 FAX: (317) 571-2426 Dated: October 25, 2016

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

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Across 1. BSU homecoming guest 5. Self-satisfied 9. Showy display 14. Prepare to sing the anthem at the Indy 500 15. Anti-fur grp.

16. Hoosier honker 17. Three Halloween “C” words

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20. Waste maker 21. HSE sci. course 22. Understands 23. IU Health physicians’ org.

25. Maneko Neko restaurant sash 27. Not svelte 31. Fleming’s steak sauce 33. Vinatieri 3-pters.

36. ___ vera 37. Rip to bits 39. Fortuneteller’s card 41. Three Halloween “D” words 44. Martini’s partner 45. “The Sun ___ Rises” 46. Break in relations 47. Zionsville winter hrs.

48. McNamara Florists bud

holder 50. African fly 52. Mattress problem 53. Not very many 54. Current’s URL starter 57. Seep 60. Jellied garnish at Ruth’s Chris 65. Three Halloween “G” words 68. ___ Haute 69. From the top 70. Letters above 0 71. Starbucks order 72. Harp’s cousin 73. Homonym of 18-Down Down 1. Indy neighborhood: Chatham ___ 2. Old Italian coin 3. Puts to work 4. Noblesville HS track event 5. Snoop 6. Holy city of Islam 7. Indiana NBA foe 8. Lucas Oil Stadium entrance 9. “I” problem 10. Welsh barker 11. Easy gait at Hoosier Park 12. Like some PU profs.

13. Crooked Stick ball props 18. Thunder sound 19. “Let’s go!”

24. “___ Breckinridge” 26. Butler sorority letter 27. San Diego baseball player 28. Marsh bread spreads 29. Cut of beef 30. ___ Montana Grill 31. Leg joint

32. Indiana Grand Casino chances 33. Some produce at the Westfield Farmers Market 34. Plays a round at Wolf Run 35. Indiana, e.g.

38. Guerin Catholic HS pitching stats 40. An area about the size of the Indy Eleven field 42. Indianapolis Opera star 43. Learning method 49. In awe 51. Indiana Convention Center freebies 52. Burst of energy

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• FREE CNA Training • Fun working environment • Growing Company

Empathy is more important than experience, as full training is provided. Visit our Facebook Pages to learn more about our family’s story and why we started our local business 10 years ago. Call today and set-up an interview at 317-652-6175 or stop by our Carmel office. EOE

Now Hiring National Record Retrieval located in Carmel is looking to hire individuals for the following full-time positions: Call Center, Processing Team and Client Service Representatives.

Please email resume to darby@ nationalrr.com.

Pay Range $11-$13 PRIME 47 Carmel IS NOW HIRING All Positions.

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Now Hiring The Joint Chiropractic is looking for a Wellness Coordinator for our Carmel clinic.: Must possess friendly demeanor and great communication skills.

Essential job functions include managing clinic phone calls, maintaining clinic (light cleaning), greeting patients and assisting patients in completing required paperwork, educating patients on wellness offerings and services, and signing up memberships, completing transactions using point of sale software, and ensuring all member accounts are current and accurate. Must be able to work weekends/ evenings as needed. HS diploma or equivalent required (associates degree or higher preferred).

Pay starting at $8/hr plus commission.

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Covenant Security Services, a national provider of quality guards is accepting applications for experienced Security Officers in the Carmel, IN and Sheridan, IN area. · Must be 18 years of age, · 2 -3 years of previous security experience · Previous military or law enforcement a plus · Have a high school diploma or equivalent · Excellent customer service skills · Excellent computer service · Excellent communication skills, verbal and written · Must be neat, well-groomed and present a professional appearance We offer competitive wages and a great working environment!

We offer medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 401K benefits.

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CITY OF FISHERS Now hiring seasonal, on-call Snow Plow Drivers and Back Hoe Operators. Earn extra money this winter plowing local streets & parking lots during snow events.

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FINDING A NEW CAREER WITH TMS HEALTH, A XEROX COMPANY At TMS Health Career Fair! * We’re Hiring Top Performers to Represent our Healthcare Clients*

When: Wednesday, October 26th Time: 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Where: Hampton Inn and Suites 11575 Commercial Drive, Fishers, IN, Off I-69 Today, we are growing our team in our Fishers, IN location, and we’re looking for qualified Customer Service and Inside Sales professionals to join us in a new business venture!

TMS Health employees enjoy a rewarding competitive compensation plus incentives and comprehensive benefit packages.

Bachelor’s Degree Required for all Positions. New College Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree are encouraged to apply!

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Inside Sales Representative-HCP Job# 16021068 Make outbound calls to engage and educate Physicians on a medical device product. Responsible for growing your own territory.

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Cafeteria Manager Noblesville Schools • Minimum 3+ years School Food Service Experience Preferred • Management Experience Preferred • Advanced knowledge of Food Safety and Sanitation Practices • Apply on line at: www.noblesvilleschools.org or contact: Sue Dunn, FS Director @ 317-773-3171.

Residential cleaning company in Fishers is seeking Full time and Part time housecleaners. Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm.

Needs reliable transportation, current auto insurance and a great attitude. Please call the Housekeeping Maid Easy office for more information or to apply 317-579-1988 or email lindsey@housekeepingmaideasy.com.

SALES HELP WANTED

The Village Clock Shop & Home Furnishings in Clay Terrace Carmel is seeking a part time sales associate.

15-20 hours per week. Previous sales experience helpful. Flexible hours.

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P/T Associate/Driver needed to make local deliveries and counter sales.

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Now Hiring: Dining Room Staff

Donatello’s Italian Restaurant is looking for motivated individuals for dining room and kitchen positions, such as bus person, hostess and dishwasher. Weekends are the biggest need with occasional weeknights. Pay starts at $10 an hour.

E-mail a resume to donatellositalian@ gmail.com or stop by at 9 W. Main Street in Carmel. Must have reliable transportation and be at least 16 years old.

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Background or Not in dance! Join the team at Fred Astaire Dance Studio Carmel, Indiana. We will train you in all aspects of the ballroom dance business.

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Applicant must be experienced and have excellent cut-in skills. Looking for painter with passion for quality work and attention to detail. Must be well organized and maintain clean work area. Must have reliable transportation. Pay based on skill and experience. 35-40 hours of work per week, Mon-Fri, no work on weekends.

Servicing Hamilton County. Call Rich 317-696-5722.

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CAREGIVERS NEEDED! Help brighten the lives of aging adults in our community. Provide non-medical home care services to help seniors remain at home for as long as possible. Training, support and flexible shifts provide.

No degree necessary Call (317) 774-1750

Part time veterinary assistant open at a caring and friendly locally owned 3 doctor practice in Westfield.

The ability to multi task, maintain written records and computer skills are needed. This is a physically active position that requires lifting.

Please fax resumes to Administrator at 317-867-2374 or fill out an application in person at Westfield Veterinary Care 17735 Sun Park Drive, Westfield.

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Now Hiring CARPENTERS NEEDED NOW Simpson Construction Services, LLC, a family owned general contractor, would like to hire skilled construction carpenters. Our company is growing, and we are looking

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Pet adoptions every Saturday at the Carmel PETCO from 12pm until 3pm!

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