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Moskalenko supports Cuba plan

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

Tania Castroverde Moskalenko departed Cuba as a 6-year-old with her family on one of the Freedom Flights in May 1968.

Yet while many Cuban exiles are profile upset by President Barack Obama’s decision to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba, Moskalenko said it was terrific news.

“I think it was time for us in America to do that,” said Moskalenko, president and CEO for The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “I’m very pleased to see it. I know there are mixed feelings across the country. I feel strongly when something hasn’t worked for 50 years you might want to think about changing the strategy.”

Moskalenko said this is something she had hoped would happen for a long time.

“I believe in bringing the community together and building bridges of understanding among people and among cultures,” Moskalenko said. “For years, I’ve been doing that through the arts. I have presented artists from Cuba. I have an opportunity to do that.

I think it’s wonderful when we can bring in those cultures and really facilitate deeper understanding in their cultures, through music and dance. I’ve been doing that for a long time.”

That has given Moskalenko a chance to present the rich culture of her own native country.

“Every time I’ve taken a project on involving Cuban artists, it has always been a challenge,” she said. “Up until the 11th hour there have been issues of ‘do they have visas, are they going to be allowed to enter the country and are they going to be allowed to leave Cuba.’ Now this makes it so much easier for us here to bring artists from Cuba and present them here.”

Moskalenko, 53, said some artists she has presented through the years have defected.

“It’s never happened at my theater,” Moskalenko said. “It’s always happened at the end of the tour and they were in other cities.”

Like many Cuban exiles, Moskalenko and her parents and brother and sister moved to Miami. Much of her family still lives in Miami.

“I know passions run high particularly in Miami,” Moskalenko said. “I have some distance from that.

But it’s like anything in life you wouldn’t expect to do that same thing over and over again and expect different results.”

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Tania Castroverde Moskalenko fled Cuba as a 6-yearold with her family. (Submitted photo)

Moskalenko was surprised by the news, saying it came out of nowhere. Obama announced the policy change after months of secret talks and a prisoner swap. She heard the news at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Dec. 17 as she was returning to Indianapolis.

“I got emotional,” Moskalenko said, her voice cracking.

Moskalenko has returned to Cuba twice to visit family, once with her mother and once with her grandmother. Her father and siblings have never been back.

“I move very easily between the two cultures because I’ve grown up with both,” she said. “My Cuban culture was such a big part of my childhood, the food, the language, the music. There’s a lot of pain, particularly for people like my parents who left everything behind.”

Moskalenko isn’t sure which memories of living in Cuba and which ones have been colored by the stories she has heard.

“But I do remember the military sealing the house so we couldn’t take anything with us,” Moskalenko said. “As an adult now with children of my own, I think what that experience must have been like. At the age of 6, you have no idea what that’s like.”

During the Freedom Flights from 1965 to 1973, more than 250,000 Cubans were transplanted to Miami. Cuba’s then-Prime Minister Fidel Castro suspended the program for several months in ’72 and shut it down the next year.

“The political situation has torn up a lot of families,” Moskalenko said. “My mother left and she never saw her father again. He passed away a few months after we left. It’s a very complex situation. But I’m glad to see we are going to normalize relations.”

Santa’s workshop “Gary Reeder is a member of our Carmel Golden K Kiwanis Club and is one of our most active woodworkers,” said Dan Moehn, a member of the Carmel Golden K Kiwanis Club. Pictured here is Reeder working on toys for charitable organizations. To read more about how the club is helping donate toys at Christmas, visit CurrentinCarmel.com.

DISPATCHES Women’s health event – Riverview Health will host a women’s health and wellness event from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 24 at Riverview Health Women’s Pavilion, Entrance 11, 395 Westfield Rd. Enjoy a morning filled with health information, screenings and assessments designed to educate and inspire women. Topics will include Are Periods Running Your Life, Midlife Transitions and Hormones and The Secrets to Healthy Aging. For more information, visit www.riverview. org or call 776-7999.

High quality maternity services – Riverview Health has announced its maternity services achieved an 82 percent overall quality score in a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey of Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care. This exceeds the state average score of 76 percent and the national average score of 75 percent. The survey is administered to all hospitals and birth centers with registered maternity beds.

Visitor spending increases – Visitor spending in 2014 as a result of regional advertising initiatives by Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. exceeded $100 million, a 42 percent increase from 2013, according to a research study by Carmel-based Strategic Marketing and Research Insights. The firm conducted the annual research study to measure the success of advertising campaigns in influencing travelers to visit Hamilton County.

The report revealed visitors spend $225 for every dollar the organization spent on advertising in 2014, as compared to a record $158 in 2013.

College news – Paul German of Carmel performed in the Cornell College Jazz Ensemble Concert on Dec. 9. Scott Berger, also of Carmel, received the Doctor of Chiropractic degree from National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Ill. on Dec. 11. The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi announced that Carmel resident Ariel Harrison was recently initiated into the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Grief support group – Registration is underway for a new grief support group that will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays from Jan. 5 through Mar. 30 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4780 E. 126th St. This 13 week series features video lessons followed by small group discussion. A participation fee of $15 covers the cost of materials. Child care is available with advanced request. For more information, or to register, visit www.stmarkscarmel.org/grief.

CHS alumni nominations The nomination session has now begun to nominate someone into the Carmel High School Alumni Association. For more on this process, visit CurrentinCarmel.com.

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CIDE celebrates 15 years Central Indiana Dance Ensemble opened its 15th anniversary season with “The Nutcracker” Dec. 12 -14 at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center featuring 130 dancers ages 6 through adult. Approximately 400 children and their parents attended the 10th annual Sugar Plum Fairy Tea held prior to both matinees. The tea included crafts, lunch, cookies, story time and a photo opportunity with the Nutcracker, Sugar Plum Fairy and Clara.

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Sharp elected as president

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• John Clair was reappointed to the Clair to the Carmel City Center Community Development Corporation. He’s a former banker, having retired from Chase Bank. It’s a oneyear term.

• Bob Wallace was reappointed to the Carmel Ethics Commission, a two-year term.

• Don Stouder was reappointed to the Carmel Fire Department Merit Board, a two-year term.

• Alana Shane was reappointed to the Carmel Police Department Merit Board, a two-year-term.

• Two members were appointed to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission on one-year terms. Dave Bowers, a senior vice president at Centier Bank, was reappointed.

Current commissioner Brad Meyer said he did not want to continue in the role, so they appointed a new commissioner, Robert “Bobby” Balzell, who has a background as an investor advisor for Wells Fargo.

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City Councilor Rick Sharp – often considered a contender for the next mayoral race – was selected by his peers to government be president of the Carmel City Council for 2015.

City Councilor Luci Snyder nominated Sharp and there was no vote since he was the only nominee.

Sharp previously served as council president in 2013, so he’s familiar with the parliamentary rules.

“I’m honored that my colleagues see fit to trust me with guiding the council,” he said. “I think I’ve always tried to run a fair meeting and give everyone equal time regardless of my opinion on an issue.”

One difference is that the council president isn’t generally allowed to give his opinion on issues unless the president relinquishes the chair.

“If you look at my past activity as president, I don’t relinquish the chair very often,” he said.

“I may make statement afterwards, which the mayor at one time objected to because it was a statement he didn’t care for, but my position is that I’m never going to hide behind the chair.

So if I can keep the seat and guide the meeting, then I can give my opinion after the vote.”

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Brightly colored “Ho Ho Ho” wrapping paper and a swirly red bow are missing. There is no “To and From” tag. It can’t Volunteerism be shaken or weighed to discern what might be inside. The gift can’t even be held, but for sure, each of us has received it. The bearer of this present is considered by many to be a gift herself. That became very apparent, when during the December Chamber luncheon, the name Katie Smardo was announced to the crowd.

Emcee Gerry Dick had just proclaimed Katie Smardo as the recipient of the Young Professional of the Year Award. Katie’s gift giving of time and talent over the last several years is impressive and the audience enthusiastically agreed.

The award is designed to spotlight the next generation of young professionals aged 21 to 40 who demonstrate a passion for making a difference in our community. The winner must excel in four key areas; leadership, mentorship, community involvement and entrepreneurship.

That she does. Katie has been a leader of the Chamber’s young professional group called Arrows. She has been a strong volunteer force behind the impressive growth of the group. She is also a supporter of local arts efforts through The Scene, the Center for the Performing Arts’ young professionals’ organization. She also volunteers

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for United Way, is a graduate of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy, volunteers for Habitat for Humanity and Monon Center’s programs for children with developmental disabilities. As a 12-year member of Rotary International, she has been elected as District Governor and will serve in that important role in 2016.

When she took to the dais to accept the award, she repeated several times, “I’m really confused.” The reason her name appearing on the award did not make sense was because she was on the selection committee. She said, “I was at the meeting and we picked someone else!”

Clearly that was a ruse in order to make sure on this day, she was absolutely surprised. In true Smardo fashion she went on to give credit to others by saying, “I am very honored and I didn’t think I am as deserving. We reviewed so many great nominations. We have awesome young professionals in this community.”

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coaches’ wives make sacrifices. Kevin said his mother was always on the go, doing things not only for her five children but Sheridan players as well.

“I told how she used to run the concession stand and do the laundry for the team,” Kevin said. “She was there 24/7. We knew she was dealing with (depression) throughout. But it’s one of those things you don’t understand fully when (you) don’t see the typical signs. She was so wrapped up as a mom, as a coach’s wife and as a mom to other kids on my dad’s teams.”

Both Kent and Kevin said they have received calls and e-mails thanking them for being up front about their mother’s depression. At the time of her suicide, it was hard for the family to address.

“As time goes on, it’s something that has been easier to talk about and we felt that it’s a story that needed to be told,” Kevin said. “There’s a lot of people in similar situations.”

In the video, Bud is seen talking to himself before each game, but he is actually talking to his late wife.

“It helps him get through it,” Kevin said.

Sheridan’s gymnasium was full for his mother’s funeral. But after the community’s outpouring of love, the family had to deal with the loss of the family’s central figure.

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It started with a son taking a long shot to get his father Super Bowl tickets. What has evolved is a family tribute to its late contest mother.

Lebanon High School football coach Kent Wright was watching his team’s game film with Sunday Night Football in the background. A spot on an NFL contest called “Together We Make Football” caught his attention. The grand prize group winner receives a trip to the Super Bowl, including game tickets and transportation. The prize is up to 62 guests (immediate family members).

Trouble was he had just a half-hour before the midnight deadline. Kent didn’t even have time to proofread and made the deadline by two minutes. His last line of his essay stated he had more to tell.

A NFL Films producer wanted to hear more and called the next day. What followed has been a whirlwind for the Wrights, long Indiana’s first family of football. Kent’s father Bud Wright has been Sheridan’s coach for 49 seasons, winning nine state titles. Older brother Kevin, Carmel High School coach, has won four state crowns, three with Warren Central and one with Carmel, and formerly led the Noblesville High School team. Younger brother Travis is a Frankfort High School assistant coach. Cheri Hune is Sheridan assistant athletic director. Another sister Lana McHugh still lives in Sheridan with her family.

The Wrights were selected as one of three group finalists in the contest (there is a separate voting for three individuals). National voting continues until Jan. 5 on togetherwemakefootball. com.

In the video, the family members describe how football has helped the family continue to move on after the loss of their mother Jayne, who committed suicide in 2003 after years of battling depression.

“Dad got all the fame and the glory but mom kept the family together,” Kent said. “She was the glue that kept us all together.”

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Exploring life from the mat

By Dawn Pearson • news@currentincarmel.com Running and needing more flexibility for marathons helped Robbin Schneider step into yoga more than 15 years ago. wellbeing Schneider, former owner of Lotus Heart Yoga Centre in Carmel, is stretching her yoga experience and teaching into and new program for young women not only to strengthen their physical bodies, but also to open their hearts and minds with her new program, Joiful Life.

“My yoga journey began years ago just so I could get more flexibility for running marathons,” Schneider said. “My time on my mat has truly changed and inspired my life’s path.”

And she is bringing this mobile experience to Joiful Life hoping to help young women of Carmel and Zionsville from the ages of 8 to 18, by empowering and instilling them with awareness, choices and confidences for their futures.

“Youths today are overwhelmed and riddled with worry, anxiety and stress as well as massive amounts of incoming information via technology, this program gives them tools to navigate through the chaos of emotions, growth and maturity,” Schenider said. “It will enable them to progress through their teen years with the strength of personal self-worth and belief in their own inherent value.”

This yogini, mother, wife and teacher will bring this program to the community’s homes, schools’ studios, businesses and churches.

“I can bring this program to you,” Schneider said. “It is set up as a series or workshop that will cover a set number of topics or specific topics to a group. Each class has a purpose and theme encouraging conversation, discussion, sharing and trust.”

Here are one mom’s thoughts.

“Robbin’s yoga program has been a wonderful experience for my daughter, Lauren,” Ellen Cooler, of Carmel, stated. “Lauren has had such a positive experience and gained new insight about herself and her world. Middle school can be a tough place sometimes and Robbin has provided a fun, safe place for Lauren and her friends to talk and share their thoughts and feelings as well as have fun doing yoga. Lauren loves Rob-

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Council approves up to $20M in bonds for parking garage

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For months, it’s been debated whether $20 million in new city debt to pay for a new parking development garage for Carmel City Center could put the city at risk.

If the city couldn’t pay the debt, it would lead to a new Special Benefits Tax. But there are so many levels of developer guarantees, some say that it will never happen.

City Councilor Kevin “Woody” Rider A rendering of the City Center parking garage. (Submitted said the likelihood of that tax is like, “the image) chance of a meteor hitting Carmel.”

Square, the Fountain Plaza and Chandelier Court.

But some, like Councilor Rick Sharp, aren’t All of those spaces have been eliminated from convinced. the plans, although Chandelier Court might still “A couple meteors I’d like to remind people be created one day when the Nash Building is about is Goldman Sachs,” he said. “Business can finished. be unknown and the largest can fall.”

“That was the partnership to me,” he said. “I Regardless, the Carmel City Council voted 4-3 know that things evolve and change over time… to approve the municipally backed bonds for a but I still don’t see that I’m getting the grand four-story parking garage with at least 620 park- part of the city that we had envisioned back ing spaces. then. What I see now is really a quite dense City Councilor Luci Snyder was the “swing housing project.” vote” in favor of the project. She’s often been Sharp said he’s also still concerned about critical of financial dealings of the Carmel Redethe SBT and he wanted a stronger guarantee, velopment Commission and she hasn’t wavered such as asking for Pedcor CEO Bruce Cordingin her skepticism, but she said the parking galey to guarantee his own money as a level of rage is needed to “fix a 10-year-old mistake.” protection.

Snyder said when the Carmel City Center was “I believe this sets a dangerous precedent,” originally proposed, she was told there would be Sharp said. two floors of underground parking and she said Snyder said she has been told by professionnow they have to build another garage to supals that the threat of the SBT is “highly unlikely.” port all of the growth in that area. She said that, “Highly unlikely is pretty good,” she said.

“Some restaurants have suffered and some have Councilor Carol Schleif said she didn’t like the left as a result.” visual look of the project, saying, “all we’re getBut she believes Pedcor when they made a ting is some street trees,” and she feels the City promise that 75 percent of the parking for this Council should have been involved in the plannew garage will be available to the public. ning stages.

“What happened 10 years ago will not be re“I don’t feel the urgency put us on here to peated,” she said. get this done right away,” Schleif said. “I think Sharp, who voted against the project, pointed there’s a win-win here. I just don’t think it’s time at several public spaces, such as Hanover sensitive.”

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Why did mass transit fail in Carmel?

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The IndyExpress bus ended its route to Carmel on Dec. 19. The options now for Carmel residents who want to use public transportation are limited to van pools and ride government share programs.

People want to know: “Why did it fail?” and “Will we ever have mass transit in Carmel?”

Earlier this year, the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority came to the Carmel City Council to ask for $30,000 to help continue the service. The Council approved the funds, but with almost every councilor asking for a better marketing plan in the future.

“There was some insufficient marketing,” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said. “You have to run it more like a business.”

CIRTA Executive Director Andrew Gast-Bray sat down with Current and explained that he felt there was such al enegative b r a t i n response from C ethat Carmel’s leadership whengCIRTA saw that Over $30,000 come to an end – and more money was needed – that they decided to pull the plug on the service.

“I’m kind of frustrated that we didn’t have e n Years e c eto &them enough time to come E x cwith a new plan,” he said.

Indy Express ridership has declined from 69,000 riders during its inception in 2008 to 26,000 riders in 2013, according to CIRTA. Carmel

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had considerably low numbers, about half of what a similar route in Fishers would bring in, according to CIRTA. Gast-Bray said Carmel had a small but loyal ridership, but budget cuts led to eliminating routes, and this lead to declines in ridership.

City Councilor Ron Carter was particularly critical of CIRTA’s marketing efforts. He said you can’t sell a product to people if you don’t know who the customers are. He said it could have been as simple as sending an unpaid intern – which they had – to ride the bus and ask riders to take a survey.

“They didn’t even have a rudimentary understanding of who was riding their buses,” he said.

But Gast-Bray doesn’t totally agree.

“To say there is no marketing plan is unfair, but certainly marketing could be better,” he said.

“But marketing didn’t always lead to an increase in ridership. We could spend a significant amount on marketing and that it doesn’t help if you don’t have a plan and know what goals you want to accomplish.”

And that comes down to what Gast-Bray says is one of the major problems: No clear direction from government. He said he often hears the goal is “more ridership” but that’s too vague. He wants more specifics such as: How many stops do you want? How many times a day?

“What is it that you want?” he said. “We can come up with the service that you want, but you have to tell us.”

And of course, there are plenty of costs associated with mass transit. Gast-Bray points out one major cost for Carmel’s IndyExpress route: after you drop off the riders, you have to drive the empty bus all the way back.

Other costs include parking lots for buses and park-and-ride lots. And if mass transit were to really take off, a big cost would be adding new street lanes in some places.

City Councilor Rick Sharp said he understands that mass transit is a long-term investment and he’s not unwilling to make that investment if it’s done right.

“I was really a little surprised that they pulled the plug early,” he said. “We cannot force a mass transit culture. We need to build it. That’s why I’m a little disappointed that they cancelled the line. We were hoping they would come back to us with a marketing plan to fix this instead of abandoning it.”

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By Beth Taylor • news@currentincarmel.com Nancy Chance, executive director of the Good Samaritan Network, helps those in need in Hamilton County throughout philanthropy the year, but her unwavering generosity is most apparent during the holiday season. On Dec. 10, more than 200 volunteers donated evening hours to help unload trucks and organize the donations Chance received throughout the year for the Holiday Assistance Program.

“I started out helping 397 families in 1980; the network helped close to 26,000 families this year. The families were referred by other clubs, organizations, pantries and churches, so that’s how we know who needed assistance,” said Chance.

Noblesville High School football coach Lance Scheib rallied his team around the cause. The team members moved enumerable boxes filled with toys, clothing and books.

“I got an e-mail from Nancy requesting help, and one part of our football program is that we want our kids to understand how important it is to give back,” said Scheib. “We’re trying to develop servant leaders. These kids are a great example for our student body.”

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She (Chance) asked if she could have us next year. I told her that it’s already on the calendar,” Scheib said.

Many of the players were surprised by the needs of many local residents.

“It’s kind of cool to see the impact we might have on a family’s Christmas,” said NHS senior Jake Owen.

Chance, a Noblesville resident, has three storage areas in which donations are kept throughout the year. Planning to organize all of the donations began months ahead of the event.

“I process-map everything in my head logistically. I’ve been thinking about it for six months. Everything works out because it’s done for the greater good ... we get it done,” she said.

Chance was appreciative of the community’s support. She encourages adult volunteers to bring their children.

“You learn to give back when you’re young,” she said.

Fishers residents Clarice McCauley and her daughter, Kieran, volunteered together.

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Carmel grad Laura Baker brings a little bit of Hollywood home

By Mark Robinson • robinson@youarecurrent.com Carmel will be going a little Hollywood next month, thanks to a native college student who has aspirations of making cover story it big in tinseltown.

Laura Baker is a 2011 Carmel High School graduate now majoring in film directing and post-production audio at Columbia College in Chicago. For her senior capstone project, she is directing a short film titled “Tread” and will shoot on location in Carmel, Sheridan and Indianapolis in early January. She is bringing a crew of 40 production people from Chicago to spend a week here, and last weekend conducted open auditions for local talent to star in the movie she hopes to place in numerous film festivals to garner its (and her) notoriety as she prepares to launch her career in May. Baker has already earned acclaim in the industry with a film she wrote and directed in high school. “Shades of Grey” earned a spot in the high school division of the Indianapolis-based Heartland Film Festival and was screened locally. The project was developed during Baker’s two years taking International Baccalaureate film classes at Carmel High School, providing the foundation and inspiration for her to follow her Actors from around Carmel and Chicago are joining together for the production of “Tread.” (Submitted photos) dream of being a director set a budget of $10,000 and has raised about schizophrenia. Riley endures auditory hallucinain Los Angeles. $3,000 thus far, so she has created a crowdtions where she hears her mother’s voice and is “That IB program is conflicted about following through on treatment funding site where individuals and groups can really what sparked my because the hallucinations keep her mother donate. She hopes organizations in the mental interest in actually pursuhealth industry will recognize the film’s imporalive in some respects. She fears losing that last ing a career in film,” Baker tance and donate “because this is such a posiconnection. said from Chicago, where tive story that really helps people understand “Who wants to take a mother away from a she is one of several Carchild?” Baker asked. “It’s kind of questioning is it what schizophrenia is and how people deal with mel graduates attending better for her to lose her mother entirely. She’s it every day.”

Columbia. just afraid that she might lose her altogether if To learn more about contributing to Baker’s Baker said she is “very project, visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projshe does pursue the medication route.” honored” to have been ects/tread. To make a donation to fund her film, Shooting is scheduled to take place locally chosen to direct the send inquiries to 14303 Esprit Dr., Carmel, Ind. from Jan. 5-11 and will include underwater filmcapstone project because ing at the IU Natatorium at IUPUI and the use of 46074. few are granted that Indianapolis Fire Dept. rescue personnel. Baker opportunity. “Obviously Laura Baker of Carmel. said it will mark the largest out-of-state shoot everyone wants to be a Carmel residents might soon see film crews ever for Columbia College and she plans to use director,” she said. “It’s a very powerful position, “Laura was a great student,” said Peterson, in perched around the streets of Carmel after some current Carmel IB film students as producthe New Year. Here’s what’s up. you get to do a lot of creative things that branch his 23rd year at the high school. “She impressed tion assistants because “the experience is so out through all the departments. A lot of people me with her leadership skills, so it does not surWho: Laura Baker, a 2011 Carmel High important. When we were all in that program, it desire to do that, but not many actually get to prise me that she is killing it as a director. She School grad was opportunities like this that inspired us.” take a film through the pre-production process had a tremendous intrinsic drive and was really What: Baker is filming a film titled “Tread” The final product must be completed by the into production and really make something focused when it came to her film projects.”

When: From Jan. 5-11 more than 40 memend of the spring semester and Baker said she amazing.”

“Tread” follows the emotional saga of a teenbers of Baker’s cast and crew will be in will likely create several version lengths rangJim Peterson isn’t amazed whatsoever with age girl Riley who is dealing with schizophrenia Indiana ing from 10 to 30 minutes to enter “Tread” in as Baker’s achievements. As director of theatre and following the death of her mother at a young Where: Baker and her cast and crew will many film festivals as possible. film at Carmel and teacher of the only IB film age. Baker said it is a true story based on the be filming in Carmel, Indianapolis and As director, Baker is responsible for all aspects classes offered at any Indiana high school, Peter- film’s producer, Lacey Marshall, whose cousin Sheridan of the project, including securing financing. She son saw Baker bloom first-hand. lost her mother and suffers from paranoid

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FR O M T H E BACKSHOP The reality is this is no dream

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

(With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore, who penned “A Visit from St. Nicholas” we offer this shortened parody.)

Twas two days night before Christmas, when all through the county The shopkeepers were tallying, counting their bounty.

The stockings were stuffed with consumers’ good deeds, Now they’re looking for tax dough somewhere in the weeds.

Politicians were nestled quite smug in their beds, As thoughts of more spending raced in their heads.

And Obama at the helm with Biden on his lap, Just staggered our minds with more useless (stuff).

When out in the streets there arose such a clatter, We hopped in the car to see what was the matter.

In a matter of moments, we arrived to take in, The news that a Bush could be running again.

One side of the aisle sent forth a sigh, Because Hillary’s announcement soon would be nigh.

So a nation divided we assume will be clear, And the election won’t come for a whole ‘nother year.

There’s but little time to change up this state, And a third party’s coming just might be too late.

But we know the truth and it’s far out of sight, As America wonders, Is “Idol” on tonight?

So we sprang to our cars, to our crew gave a whistle, And straight to the bar we both flew like a missile.

You might’ve heard us exclaim, ‘ere we drove out of sight, “Can someone right this ship and do it tonight?”

OK, maybe it’s a weak-humored Christmastime take on a classic, but our nation continues to be a horrid study in dysfunction. From politics to social issues, and from special interests to pure vanity (and the vain know who they are), there is so much to clean up and accomplish. And so, here it is, our Christmas wish for you and us: We all need to give ourselves the gift of holding our leaders accountable, and that, we believe, ultimately will get our nation back on course. Meantime, we sincerely wish you and yours a wonderful, safe and restful holiday.

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BELIEVE IT! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Ohio, it is illegal for more than five women to live in a house.

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A happy meal

Commentary by Terry Anker

The American drive-thru restaurant is a modern marvel. Sure, we can criticize that it has contributed to the raging obesity epidemic or even that it can claim its share of impact on the decline of the traditional family dinner, but one cannot deny that it moves more tasty calories to more people more quickly than any mechanism here-to-fore imagined.

In our own home, food passed through a pickup window is generally reserved for family trips.

When we are collectively on the road for vacation or to visit relatives out-of-town, the usual aversion to eating in the car is relaxed. In fact, we often start the adventure with a stop at the ubiquitous fast food joint at the interstate highway entrance before “officially” getting underway.

Nothing inaugurates a long journey like lava-hot coffee and a potato product stamped into an oval puck. Over the years, my youngest son and I have taken an unofficial survey of french fries, measuring each based upon a plethora of factors from shape to shelf-life.

Even Russia, has used quick serve as a barometer of east-west detente. With glasnost came the first McDonalds in Moscow and the accompanying long lines (and good service) that one might expect. And now as Putin has thrown his people back a few decades, McDonalds has been banished from the would-be soviet-again capital to prove, one might guess, that they’d rather starve than eat a McNugget.

But for all the happy meals, pardon the reference, amateur critique and international intrigue, drive-thru joints are a staple. A bell weather of our economy and, it seems, of geopolitical tension, these establishments also are workplace to millions. With us ensconced in our vehicles and them sheathed in some monotonous cinder block building, it is easy to forget the humanity of the process.

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

Q U O T E O F T H E W E E K Wanderer, there is no path.

The path is made by walking.

– Antonio Machado

I’ll be honest, certain “magical creatures” are starting to tangle my tinsel, and I’m not afraid to name names. This may end me up on someone’s naughty list, but the time for silence is over.

First up, the stupid Tooth Fairy. Maybe she’s super busy this month, or perhaps her nostalgia for the rockin’ eighties has led her to the liquor cabinet more frequently than usual, but she has really dropped the mistletoe ball lately. My youngest lost a tooth two weeks ago, and we’re still waiting on Madame Tooth Fairy to make an appearance. I could have sworn I heard her the first night that little molar went under Maddie’s pillow, but three mornings later, my daughter was still complaining about her absence. And when I pointed out a stray dollar at the end of her bed as evidence that the TF had indeed paid a visit, Maddie declared that that particular buck was left over from her money-counting spree the day before. Come on! Why would the Tooth Fairy breaks a little girl’s heart like this? Especially at the holidays? I discussed the importance of the Tooth Fairy’s return out loud the other day with my husband, and I’m pretty sure she heard me, but Maddie continues to proclaim that she has yet to receive cash. Either that TF is playing reindeer games or my daughter’s just discovered the definition of “embezzlement.”

Which brings me to my next controversial, supposedly joy-bringing seasonal visitor, Pickleknuckle, our resident elf-on-the-shelf. When he arrived six years ago, he was super-cute and funny, and would always surprise us with his inventive hiding places. Each morning brought another mystery [“Where’s PK?”] and a sleigh of giggles [“Fishing in the toilet with Geoffrey’s toothbrush? Hilarious!”]. Now he’s about as exciting as Ebenezer Scrooge on a spending splurge. Sometimes he doesn’t even change his location! I won’t go so far as to call him a drunk, but a lot of wine does seem to be disappearing lately. And his eyes have taken on that glazed-over, elf-in-headlights kind of look. It’s almost as if he’s, shhh, not real. I know one thing, if Pickleknuckle doesn’t get his act together soon, he might be looking for a new family next Christmas, or worse yet, sent down to the minors where he’ll spend his golden years as an ornament. Yeah, I said it.

So Santa, if calling out your cohorts puts me on the “Not Nice” list, so be it. But perhaps you could pull off a little miracle of your own, and bring an extra three hours for every day in December. I know the Tooth Fairy and Pickleknuckle (and parents everywhere) would greatly appreciate it! Peace out!

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

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Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Here’s my annual shout-out to all the folks who made writing a weekly humor humor column a little easier in 2014. So, my thanks goes to: • Black & Decker, whose weed whacker user guides aren’t half as scary as their new toasters’ instructions. You are clearly warned of the dangers of connecting your appliance to other devices, which means, I guess, that I can’t upload iTunes directly from my iPad to my toaster. They also advise that the cord is made intentionally short so you won’t become entangled in it and fall. If you are running an extension cord from your outdoor deck through the living room and into the kitchen to plug in your toaster, apparently this is not a good idea.

• The maker of the HydroFloss, an expensive dental gadget that my hygienist convinced me to buy because she said I had deep pockets, and stupidly I thought she meant my gums. Here was another product with scary warnings, like, “Don’t use this when drowsy,” which kind of makes brushing your teeth before bed a real problem. Also, “Do not look at yourself in the mirror when you use this device.” Have you ever brushed your teeth and not looked in the mirror? I ended up spraying water all over the sink,

the mirror and the floor. I even got some in my mouth.

• Hammacher Schlemmer, for my favorite item of 2014: The SHARK BAIT SLEEPING BAG. The photo shows a toddler snuggled inside the bag with only his head sticking out of the shark’s mouth. According to HS, this neat gift “devours children with shark-induced slumber.” Soothing, huh? But there’s more! “It facilitates restful sleep even while the child is being digested.” My suggestion is to wait to buy this on Craigslist for onetenth the price on Dec. 26.

• To my wonderful wife, for two reasons.

First, she laughs even at jokes made at her own expense. Like on our trip to Italy, where she dragged me to Roman ruins in the morning, then Roman ruins after lunch.

We saw ruins for 12 straight hours. “Did you like how I planned our Tuesday activities?” she asked that night. “Oh, yes,” I said. “No one can ruin a day better than you.”

• And finally, my gratitude to her for letting me join a strip club. Now every month I get a different kind of bacon in the mail.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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THIS WEEK Winter Wonderland on Ice – Lace up your skates and glide around the ice during public skating sessions at Zotec CARMEL Partners Carmel Ice Skadium, 1040 East Third Ave. SW. The rink will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland complete with a Christmas tree at center ice. Themed public skating sessions are noon to 5 p.m. and 6 to 10:30 p.m. daily now through Jan. 1 with sessions at 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 24 and 6 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 25. For more information, call 844-8889 or visit www. carmeliceskadium.com.

Take Santa Home – Share Santa’s ride home to the North Pole by train at 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27 at the FishFISHERS ers Train Station, 11601 Municipal Dr. During the journey, visit with Santa and receive a final gift of the season. Santa waves goodbye to all from the platform of the North Pole Depot when it is time for the train to depart and he returns to his workshop to get toys and gifts ready for next year. Total trip will be 80 minutes. Cost is $10-15. For more information, call 773-6000 or visit www.itm.org.

Returning from Beef & Boards’ 2001 cast to perform in the upcoming production of “The Odd Couple” are (from left): Eddie Curry as Felix Unger, Dan Scharbrough as Murray, and Jeff Stockberger, who will play Oscar Madison. (Submitted photo)

‘The Odd Couple’ hits the stage Dec. 27

By Sophie Pappas • sophie@youarecurrent.com Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre will premiere their rendition of the Neil Simon comedy “The Odd Couple” on Dec. 27.

The comedy, which celebrates TheatEr its 50th anniversary in 2015, will feature longtime Beef and Boards actors like Eddie Curry as the uptight Felix Unger and Jeff Stockberger as the laid back Oscar Madison.

“The main thing that’s interesting is that everyone has worked with Beef and Boards before,” Curry said. “It’s just like playing basketball. [Jeff Curry and I] know how to work off each other because we know what to expect from one another.”

Curry and Stockberger began their professional and personal friendship in 1989, when they met while performing outdoor theater shows in Texas. Stockberger eventually moved to New York while Curry joined Beef and Boards in Carmel, Ind. After September 11, 2001, Stockberger left New York to live in St. Louis. Once a job opened up at Beef and Boards, Curry was quick

to suggest Stockberger apply.

“My unemployment had just run out,” Stockberger said. “There was certainly no work. I had [a moving] truck for six days, so I stopped and visited with my friend. [Beef and Boards] offered me a job. I worked as stage manager for fourand-a-half years.”

While Stockberger says the job gave him a deeper respect for behind-thescenes theater workers, he often ended up being thrown onstage for various roles, earning him a consistent acting job with Beef and Boards.

“The audience loves him,” Stockberger Curry said. “He and I get paired up in Martin Lewis-type roles. We have a pretty good time together.”

Despite a great sense of camaraderie, working at Beef and Boards requires a quick turnaround on rehearsal times and set design.

“Most theaters probably take three to four weeks for rehearsal, to sit down and discuss the script. We don’t take time for that,” Curry said. “We’re looking for people who can do that process on their own. The actors will get about

six days of rehearsal before we start throwing costumes, lights and other set elements into the piece.

Curry says that the newly acquired rehearsal space for Beef and Board productions allows for a highly polished production.

“It makes me come in a lot more prepared than other people,” Stockberger said.

Both occasionally work for other theater groups, which they say afford them an often awkward amount of preparation.

“I get antsy now whenever I work some place where they have a longer process,” Curry said. “I think ‘What are you going to do with all this time?’”

Both Curry and Stockberger hope to provide a classic, even nostalgic interpretation of “The Odd Couple.” “‘The Odd Couple’ is just fun,” Curry said. “The writing is a road map to the rhythm of delivery. I want to make sure you can hear Neil Simon’s intended delivery. You have to regard Simon as one of the classic comedy writers of our time.”

The Odd Couple runs Dec. 27 through Feb. 8.

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The 12 houses of Christmas – Noblesville Preservation is hosting its third annual showcase from 6 to NOBLESVILLE 9 p.m. now through Dec. 31. This fun and engaging holiday driving tour will focus on the exterior of 12 showcase homes, each from one of Noblesville’s historic neighborhoods.

Maps of showcased homes are available for $1. For more information, call 426-1672 or visit www.noblesvillepreservation.com.

Christmas Bird Count – Celebrate the holidays with a day of hiking and birding by helping Hamilton County WESTFIELD Parks and Recreation and the National Audubon Society conduct its annual Christmas Bird Count from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 27 at Cool Creek Park, 2000 E. 151st St. Lunch will be provided.

A $5 donation is requested to help cover the production costs of the result report. For more information, call 774-2500 or visit www. myhamiltoncountyparks.com.

Winter Nature Camp – Looking for something to do this winter break? Celebrate the season with activities zionsVILLE and games focused on animal adaptations during winter break. Explore animal tracks, search for their homes and discover what it takes to survive winter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dec. 30 at Zion Nature Center. Registration is required by Dec. 24 and may be made at naturecenter@zionsville-in.gov or 873-8950. Cost is $20 and the camp is for ages 6-12.

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NIGHT & DAY Gingerbread Village at Conner Prarie • Stroll through the amazing and delicious-looking holiday gingerbread house village. Marvel at the many exhibits from both amateurs and professionals. Take the time to notice all the little details and try to choose a favorite display! Kids can also stop by the indoor play area. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today through Jan. 4. Closed Jan. 1. • Free with general admission • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org

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Reynolds Farm Equipment Annual Lights Display • Pack up the hot chocolate, hop in the car and head to Reynolds Farm Equipment near 126th Street and Ind. 37. Drive through winding paths and marvel at the holiday scenes lit up in glorious Christmas lights. • 12501 Reynolds Dr., Fishers • Tonight through Jan. 1 • Free • 849-0810 • www. reynoldsfarmequipment.com Gifted 2014 at Nickel Plate Arts • Visit the fine arts and hand-made goods exhibition at Nickel Plate Arts and consider purchasing some of the unique, locally made pieces for gift giving. • 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • Noon to 5 p.m. today and Dec. 26 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 27 • Free • 452-3690 • www.nickelplatearts.org

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The Loft Restaurant – Paul Holdman friday & Rebeka Meldrum, blues & gospel • Looking for a farm-to-table restaurant and live music on a Friday night? Dine at the Loft Restaurant at Traders Point Creamery and enjoy freshly made meals with seasonal ingredients and a rotating schedule of performances from local musicians on Friday nights. • 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville • 6 to 9 p.m., restaurant open from 5 to 9:30 p.m. • 733-1700 • www.tpforganics.com

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Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Presents: “The Wizard of Oz” • This holiday show celebrates the classic Wizard of Oz tale with dazzling song and dance. • 3 Center Green, Carmel • 7 p.m. tonight and Dec. 27 and 2 p.m. Dec. 27 and 28 • Adult tickets $46.50 and $24 for kids. • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.com Race to the New Year • Head out to Cool Creek Park and commit to fitness for the upcoming New Year. This is the 10th annual 5k run and walk and awards will be presented across several categories. • 2000 E. 151st St., Westfield • Registration starts at 8:15 a.m.; race begins at 9:30 a.m. • Adults $25, kids 15 and younger $15. • 770-4400 • www. hamiltoncounty.in.gov

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Happy Holidays from

‘Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure’ at the Eiteljorg Museum • Visit this unique locomotive wonderland and get in the spirit of the holidays while watching the trains roam around replicas of Indianapolis building and national sites. • 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and various hours and days through Jan. 19. • Adults $12, youth 5-17 $6, ages 4 and younger are not charged • 636-9378 • www.eiteljorg.org Mass on Main Holiday Pop Up Shop in Carmel • A group of Indy’s Mass Avenue retailers are creating shopping opportunities in Carmel. Stop by to see displays by Silver in the City, Crimson Tate, Nurture Baby and Handmade Promenade; these special shops will be open through Dec. 31. • 110 W. Main St., Suite 130, Carmel • 11a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday • Free • facebook.com/massonmain

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“I watched the movie several times,” she said.

There’s no place like home for costume de“At the same time, I knew our director did not signer Adrienne Conces as the Zionsville native and Ball State graduate sews her want to go the Ozian route that they did in the TheatEr magic to bring an iconic cast of movie which is the 20s and 30s look.”

According to Conces, every character characters to life in the has something that they wear that sets Carmel Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre’s them apart and makes them memorable production of “Wizard of Oz,” on stage and most costumes start out plain built until Jan. 3. from basic patterns.

Conces and her staff (that only in“What you see on the pattern is not cludes one assistant and a handful of whimsical or fairytale, so it’s really just volunteers) have the laborious task of a base foundation and your imagination building individual costumes for each Conces is what makes it - the ruffles, the extra member of the cast of “Wizard of Oz.” bow in the back, all that is what ends up making The cast is made up of 42 munchkins played by it,” she said. “I knew I wanted everything to have children and 27 adult characters. gold buttons, which is a theme.”

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of L. In between completing her internship at the Frank Baum’s story coupled with the 75th anCivic Theatre and serving in her position as niversary of the Civic Theatre, a special costume costume designer, Conces spent three years in theme of gold and sparkly seemed the logical Fort Lauderdale, Fla. as the Costume Designer choice to Conces. at American Heritage Center for the Arts which “We put in a lot more sparkle, and for the Ozians, it’s typically all different shades of green,” allowed for many trips to the costume designer’s paradise, Disney World. Her love of Disney served Conces said. “I incorporated gold and lots and lots of sparkles to add a whole new level of glam as inspiration for outfitting Glinda the Good Witch of the North. so when the lights hit everything, there will be a “My favorite is probably Glinda because it rewhole other level of sparkle and magic.” minds me of when I was a little girl,” she said.

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Snapshot: Gallery Walk Commentary by Jillian Albrecht The Dec. 13 Gallery Walk and all the holiday festivities that took place with it were a huge success. The mild, winter weather resulted in a fantastic turnout.

Stephanie Marshall, the city of Carmel’s merchant liaison and special events coordinator for the Art & Design District, said that next year she’s thinking of having the two events on different days to maximize the amount of time visitors can spend at each gallery, listening to carols sung live or just hanging out with a reindeer. It was a lovely evening, but bittersweet for lovers of the District.

Artist and gallery owner, Jerry Points, is closing his gallery this month. The decision is certainly for the best, but I will miss Eye on Art terribly. It didn’t take much convincing, but Points still took the time to help me fall in love with the Art & Design District when I first visited. In addition to his excellence as a community ambassador and gallery owner, his paintings are gorgeous. I was lucky enough to walk out with two beautiful oil paintings of his at an amazing price. I strongly encourage everyone to visit Eye on Art as soon as possible to shop the works of Jerry Points and the other talented artists whose work he showcased.

As usual, I lost track of time in ArtSplash. The artists are as kind and friendly as they are skillful, and it is so much fun to talk to them about

Ben Johnson with his glass artwork during the December Gallery Walk in the Arts & Design District. (Photos by Jillian Albrecht)

their creations. This month Ben Johnson’s glasswork was on particular display. His choice of shapes and colors make pieces that would add to the aesthetics of any room. Even though he describes his process like it’s the simplest thing in the world, his work clearly shows his excellence in his field. Sadly, I didn’t have time to visit all of the galleries.

The good news is -there’s a gallery walk every second Saturday of every month. The even better news is that the galleries are open and welcoming all of the time. I certainly can’t wait an entire month to see the exhibitions and pieces I missed, and to find out what’s in store for January.

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1 one-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped. 1/2 cup redcurrant jam. 4 tablespoons whole black peppercorns. 4 tablespoons whole juniper berries. 4 tablespoons dried rosemary. 1 tablespoon salt. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons butter. 2 (1 1/2 to 2 pounds each) racks venison, well trimmed. 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour. 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries.

Directions: Combine stock, bay leaves, thyme, port, ginger, and jam in a large saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until stock has reduced to 1 cup, about 1 hour. Remove from heat, strain, and transfer to a clean small saucepan. Set aside. Combine peppercorns, juniper berries, and rosemary in a spice grinder.

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Learn the basics of stretching Commenatary by Chintan Amin, M.D. While many people commit to exercise, fewer commit to stretching before they exercise.

Stretching offers a number Fitness of important benefits, including improving the quality of aerobic exercise and strength training workouts. There are also benefits to stretching outside of physical activity, for instance if you stretch when you awaken in the morning or before bed at night.

Overall, stretching increases blood flow and keeps the body limber by releasing muscle tension and tightness. Tight muscles can’t function like they should. Stretching also promotes flexibility, which ensures muscles and joints are able to move through the full range of motion.

That’s why it’s important to stretch and complete mild warm-up exercises before any moderate or vigorous exercise. Additionally, exercise results in a shortening of the muscles, which stretching alleviates. It also helps decrease the chance of injury to muscles, ligaments and tendons.

Here are tips for stretching: • Don’t attempt to stretch muscles when they are “cold.” Walk or light-jog for five to 10 minutes before stretching.

• Stretch at least two to three times per week. If you work out that often, just make stretching a part of your normal routine.

• Stretch each muscle group (quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, shoulders, chest, back) using slow, gentle movements. Be sure to breathe while you stretch, exhaling as you move into the stretch.

• Hold onto a chair or the wall for standing stretches to provide stability.

• Don’t overstretch. To improve flexibility, you must stretch and hold a muscle beyond its normal point. However, be sure to stop stretching if you feel pain. Improper stretching can harm muscles by creating small tears that will enlarge during activity or exercise. Stretch muscles to a comfortable point and hold for 15 seconds.

• Avoid bouncing. This can increase the likelihood of injuries and isn’t recommended for beginners or anyone recovering from injury.

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DISPATCH Race to the New Year – Cool Creek Park, 2000 E. 151st St., Westfield, will host the 10th Annual Race to the New Year on Dec. 27. The event is a fun 5k run/walk through the park. The race is a partnership between the Washington Township, City of Westfield and Hamilton County parks and recreation departments and this year is presented by Guerin Catholic High School. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. with the race starting at 9:30 a.m.

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Awards will be given in seven age groups. For more information, call 574-1074 or visit www. washingtontownship-hc.us. In case of extreme weather conditions, the event may be cancelled and registration fees will be accepted as a generous donation to the parks department. To volunteer for the event, call Susan Daniels at 770-4400.

The gift of art - Since being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Gracie Gumino of Westfield has spent more than 60 nights at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health North, including her 12th birthday and Christmas and New Year’s in 2013. Gracie, 13, is sharing that love with other Riley children with a big assist from Oak Trace Elementary School students. The Oak Trace PTO sold bracelets last year for Gracie and then asked her what she would like to do with the extra money. Gracie suggested getting art supplies for Riley kids as her way of giving back. “It’s (art) the one thing that made me happy when I was there so we thought it would be nice to share it,” Gracie said. “I’m very happy with everything that came in.” To read more, visit www.currentnoblesville.com.

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“Ask visitors if they’ve experienced a lingering cough that’s lasted for two or more months – this could be a sign of pertussis. For anyone who wants to hold the baby, insist that they wash their hands,” he said.

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According to a report from St.Vincent Hospital, an average of 36,000 Americans die; and more than 200,000 are hospitalized from serious flurelated complications. At the same time, the CDC stated in a December Surveillance Trend Report that the number of whooping cough patients has slowly risen since 1990, with the last two years seeing a nearly 10 percent increase.

Noblesville Schools Spokeswoman Marnie Cooke said the district has not been notified of any confirmed cases of whooping cough, but that if they were they “have cleaning and communication procedures in place.”

Westfield Washington Schools Supt. Dr. Mark Keen also said his district is not dealing with any cases of whooping cough to their knowledge but the flu has seemed worse this year.

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“If a patient arrives at a doctor’s office or the hospital with a cough, they should wear a mask,” he said. “The staff treating the patient is also instructed to wear a mask. If a patient has confirmed pertussis, contact and droplet isolation precautions would be initiated; meaning anyone entering the patient’s room would wear a gown, gloves and a mask. In addition, hand hygiene would be performed before and after patient contact.”

Apart from vaccination and encouraging booster shots for pertussis, one thing local hospitals, such as St.Vincent, are doing to prevent the spread of these illnesses is restricting visitors in hospital rooms and telling patients to stay home from school or work if they exhibit any signs of illness.

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Christians all over the world travel to Bethlehem this time of year to see the cave below the Church of the Nativity where traditravel tion says Jesus was born. Another Bethlehem cave honors the man who created a translation of the Nativity story that remained unchanged for almost 1,600 years.

Saint Jerome was born in about 342 A.D. and studied Latin and Greek in Rome. Rejecting what he considered the depravity of Roman life, he converted to Christianity, studied theology, and traveled to churches around the Empire, eventually becoming a priest. In 382, Pope Damasus asked Jerome, then back in Rome, to make a definitive Latin translation of the four Gospels from their original Greek. While completing his assignment, Jerome aroused suspicion because of his close relationship with a wealthy Roman widow named Paula and her daughter Eustochium. The three moved to Bethlehem, where Paula and Eustochium established monasteries and convents. They also supported and assisted the ascetic Jerome as he worked alone in a tiny cave for 34 years, translating most of the remainder of the Bible into Latin from the original Hebrew and Greek.

Jerome’s life’s work, the “Vulgate” or “common” translation, became the standard Bible of Roman Catholics until the twentieth century, but it was not error free. His mistaken translation of the Hebrew word meaning “radiant” as “horned” led artists including Michelangelo to depict Moses with horns on his head.

The cave where Jerome labored is now a chapel beneath Bethlehem’s Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria. Wall mosaics depict Eustochium, Paula, Jerome, and Eusebius of Cremona, who managed the monasteries after Jerome’s death.

All became saints, with Paula considered the patron saint of widows, and all were buried in an adjacent cave. Jerome’s remains were later moved to Rome and parts of his body are claimed by several churches. A statue outside the church depicts Jerome with a human skull at his feet, his constant reminder of the shortness of life.

Every visit to Bethlehem begins with a visit to the cave of Jesus’ birth. It should end with a visit to the cave of Saint Jerome.

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@currentincarmel.com.

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By Chris Bavender • news@currentincarmel.com When Jessica Beer and Tonya Bergeson-Dana met at Riley Hospital for Children the focus of their work was research on new biz speech, language and cognitive development of children with hearing impairment in the Department of Otolaryngology. The idea of a play café never crossed their minds until they were working on a grant proposal.

“Most grant proposals we wrote were theoretical, but in this one we were proposing a music-based intervention for children with hearing impairment. We started thinking more and more about how families of all children need greater access to research and science along with some debunking of misinformation in the popular press,” Bergeson-Dana said. “Around this time I read an article in Cookie Magazine about a play cafe in Manhattan called Moomah. We thought a play cafe might be the perfect platform to bring research and science to families in a relaxed, fun setting.”

And that’s exactly what The Urban Chalkboard is. The approximately 2,500 square foot facility is divided into the cafe, play area, library space - with a 12’ maple tree we call the Dream Tree installed by local artist C. Thomas Lewis - and the Paul Dana Learning Studios (named after Bergeson-Dana’s late husband, an IndyCar driver who died in March 2006).

“Our toys, activities and classes are targeted for children ages birth to 6-years, although older children are also welcome. Our comfy seating and free Wi-Fi are targeted for grown-ups,” Bergson-Dana said. “When someone walks into our ultra-modern space, we want them to feel cool, comfortable, relaxed, welcome and happy, regardless of whether they are a 3-year-old child or a grown-up. This is a place where kids can be kids but parents can also feel like valued individuals.”

Locating The Urban Chalkboard in Carmel (452 E. Carmel Dr. – between Range Line Road and Keystone Avenue) seemed like a natural fit.

“Besides the fact that I live in Carmel and have raised two children here, our market research showed a high proportion of families with stay-

Tonya Bergeson-Dana and Jessica Beer, cofounders of Urban Chalkboard in Carmel. (Submitted photo)

at-home parents, work-from-home parents and everything in between in the Carmel area,” Beer said. “These parents are the most likely market to enjoy our play spaces, classes and events.”

The Urban Chalkboard offers free drop-in activities and grab-n-go arts.

“Our drop-in activities, such as Book Club, Page to Stage, Urban Beats and Storytime, are designed to be fun for the children but also include elements of foundational child development skills” Bergeson-Dana said. “The children will be having so much fun they won’t even realize they’re learning at the same time.”

“Our incredible and dedicated staff engage children in all our daily activities and we all try to get to know each of our families,” Beer said.

“We will host birthday parties, baby showers and other private parties beginning in the spring.”

Bergeson-Dana and Beer chose Black Friday to open the doors of The Urban Chalkboard.

They expected it would take some time to build awareness but have been pleasantly surprised at the response.

“We thought there would be a few curious families coming in throughout the day and we would have to grow our client base by showing them what a play cafe is all about, but we have been packed to capacity nearly every morning since we’ve opened,” Bergeson-Dana said. “There is a real need in our community for the services we provide.”

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EXISTING KITCHEN: Built in 1916, this home located in the Meridian Kessler area featured many historical design blueprint for elements including a improvement maid’s quarters, butler’s pantry and a small kitchen. “Our house has been in the family for three generations. The last renovation was done in 1950. The cabinets were in bad shape and the layout no longer functioned well in today’s world.

We wanted to modernize the kitchen with clean lines and a gray color pallet and preserve the historical look to be consistent with the rest of our home.”

OPEN-CONCEPT: The walls separating the kitchen, butler’s pantry and maid’s quarters were removed to create one large open space. A new beam was installed to support the second floor.

Two double hung windows with colonial lights replaced the existing doors and helps fill the room with natural light.

CABINETS & COUNTERTOPS: The shaker style of the gray perimeter cabinets is clean lined, while the traditional hardware adds to the historic look. The large island features maple cabinetry in an “Arctic White” finish topped with black pearl granite. The island features plenty of seating space which allows the homeowners to mingle with guests while cooking for large parties.

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RESULT: “What we love most about the kitchen is the openness and the overall look. We love to cook and entertain. We can now do both of those things at the same time because of the open layout and extra seating at the island.”

CLASSIC FINISHES: The backsplash features traditional 3-by-6 “Ice White” subway tile with a contrasting gray colored grout. A Kohler apron front sink was chosen for its classic look and ability to easily wash large pots and pans. “The flooring was one of the most important details considered during the design phase. The rest of the first floor is all original wide plank peg and groove hardwood and we wanted to continue that look into the kitchen.” New engineered wood flooring blends perfectly with the existing hardwood and is more cost effective.

Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling Indy, a fullservice design/build remodeling firm serving Boone, Hamilton, and Marion counties. Contact him at 846-2600 or lgreene@caseindy.com. Visit caseindy.com for more info.

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