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Police advise on active shooters

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The Indiana State Police wants to give the public the best chance to survive in dangerous situations. public safety The Unarmed Response to Active Shooter presentation was held in a Carmel city courtroom Dec. 15. City Judge Brian Poindexter had suggested holding the demonstration.

“We have a scenario where the audience is able to observe what goes on and give them a sense of how long a two- to four-minute response would be from law enforcement,” ISP trooper Aaron Gaul said.

The presentation uses the theme of Run, Hide, Fight.

“Obviously the first two are preferable,” Gaul said. “We don’t necessarily promote the third one, but there are situations where that might be the only option.”

Gaul said there are different factors in the decision to run or hide or lock the shooter out. Gaul said if individuals should decide to escape, they should be aware of their first option for an exit.

“That exit might not be an option,” Gaul said.

“If you are going to hide or lock out, how secure

can you make the room that you are in? Are the doors locked? Are the windows covered?”

Gaul said fighting back is a last resort.

“It may come down to that, and we have to think outside the box in order to defend ourselves and those around us,” he said.

The main thing is to have a plan and examine “what if” scenarios, Gaul said.

The program began to provide education on how to handle an active shooter in a school setting. Gaul said they realized during the presentation the information could work elsewhere to benefit anybody.

“The same information can benefit you when you are going out to a mall or going to church or a different business in a public setting,” Gaul said. “It just increases your level of awareness.”

Gaul said when incidents happen around the world, like the Paris terrorist attacks and San Bernardino, Calif., shootings, requests for the presentation increase.

The program also instructs individuals how to be aware of surroundings for personal safety.

Gaul said individuals can take measures like parking their car under a streetlight or having keys out and ready to get into their car.

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Dispatches Infrastructure projects proposed – The City Council is expected to review 13 ordinances and resolutions at its first meeting of 2016 that would invest $217 million over three years to build roundabouts, reconstruct roads, make drainage improvements and more. The city is planning to issue bonds to fund the projects, which will lead to a “small increase in property taxes for most Carmel residents,” according to a press release. Read the full story at CurrentinCarmel.com.

New book study – St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 126th Street and Gray Road, will host a study titled “Improving With Age,” based on the book by Stuart and Jill Briscoe.

The group will meet weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 6:30 to 8 p.m. for eight weeks, beginning Jan. 6. Childcare is available with advance request. To register, visit www. stmarkscarmel.org/grow or call 846-4912.

Tech petting zoo – Carmel Clay Public Library will host a tech petting zoo in the children’s department from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays through the spring. Drop by to get reviews for and to test drive some of the hottest new apps for preschoolers. New high tech toys may sometimes also pay a visit.

Congressional App Challenge – There are five weeks remaining in the 2015 Congressional App Challenge, an initiative to improve student engagement in coding and computer science, and as part of Computer Science Education Week, U.S. Rep. Susan W. Brooks encourages high school students who live or attend school in the Fifth District to submit their plans for a software application. For more information, visit http://susanwbrooks.house.gov/services/ congressional-stem-competition.

Appeals court overturns Carmel traffic ordinance

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

The Indiana State Court of Appeals has overturned a traffic ordinance in Carmel. Police officers will still write tickets but will use the state code instead. transportation The issue isn’t about what the speed limit should be, but rather who should get the money from the tickets.

The State of Indiana has a law against driv-

ing faster than 20 miles per hour in construction zones, and the City of Carmel copied that ordinance and wrote it into local code. But part of the problem is Carmel simply referenced the state code instead of rewriting similar language into local law. Carmel officials believe some of this confusion could have been avoided if Carmel’s law was written slightly differently, but nonetheless Mayor Jim Brainard disagrees with the court’s decision.

“We are reviewing it,” he said. “We are disap-

pointed with the decision, and we are going to study it and appeal it. We believe it’s a bad decision.”

Questions still remain about whether the ruling means revenue previously collected by Carmel would now be given to the state. Brainard anticipates an answer soon and that Carmel will ultimately be able to give out its own tickets.

He said the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns has been giving this issue considerable attention.

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Outgoing councilors honored

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com At the last meeting of the Carmel City Council in 2015, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard gave out various awards for service, including to the outgoing elected achievement officials.

Brainard handed out clocks to honor the time of service for city councilors Eric Seidentsicker and Rick Sharp.

To Councilor Luci Snyder and Clerk-Treasurer Diana Corday, Brainard presented a plaque for the Range Line Pioneer Award, the highest award given by the city for people who are “friends of Carmel.” All four of these elected officials lost their respective elections and won’t serve in 2016, but a packed house of friends and family showed up to say thank you to the departing officials.

“I’m very proud of the city that we live in,” Sharp said. “Make no mistake that we might wrangle on the policies to get to our goal. Our goal always remains the same.”

Brainard also announced the city was recognized at the annual 3CMA – Savvy Awards for two unique projects.

One project, called “Chairs of a Different Color,” was led by Stephanie Marshall, merchant liason and event planner for the city, and Bob

JOIN US FOR A Outgoing councilors Rick Sharp, Luci Snyder and Eric Seidensticker at the final meeting of 2015.

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Shade, local artist. It was praised for being the most creative project that spent the least amount of money.

Another project that received acclaim was the #31Bites social media campaign, which promoted restaurants near U.S. 31 that were affected by road construction. Nancy Heck, head of the city’s community relations department, along with her staff were honored for helping promote economic development in that area.

Brainard also announced that The Omni Centre for Public Media, which handles the public access channel for the city, received the Alliance for Community Media’s Overall Excellence in Governmental Access award.

Procedural changes introduced

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com The Carmel City Council introduced several potential ordinances Dec. 21 that deal with the procedure of council city council business. All of these items were tabled until 2016 without going to committee. The new council is expected to discuss the issues next month.

The items include: • A proposal to increase the number of days before a City Council meeting that the agenda will be posted for the public.

Currently it’s two business days, but the proposal would increase this to six days. City Councilor Sue Finkam said this would allow business owners and other residents to have more time to rearrange their schedule and attend meetings.

There were concerns from the outgoing city clerk-treasurer about how the time constraint would put a burden on the staff. With a new clerk-treasurer and several new councilors coming in 2016, Finkam wanted to revisit the idea.

• An ordinance with language stating, “the Council President may choose to hold

over an ordinance to the next regular or specially held council meeting, without sending said ordinance to a committee.

If an objection to this action is made by a Council member, a majority vote of the membership of the Council is required to overrule the President’s action.”

Councilors Eric Seidensticker and Rick Sharp said this is already part of Robert’s Rules of Order and part of council protocol and so they thought this would be unnecessary.

• In that same ordinance, wording would be amended to allow for only a twothirds vote needed to suspend the rules and act on an ordinance on first reading.

Currently, it must be unanimous to act on an item on first reading, otherwise it would be sent to committee or tabled.

• A proposal to allow the council to elect both a president and vice president.

The president of the council would also be available to receive extra pay at the council’s discretion. Nobody could serve as council president two years in a row.

Sharp, who served as council president seven times in 12 years, said he thinks extra pay isn’t necessary.

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“I knew I had been nominated, but you Creekside Middle School Unified Arts depart- never know how big the nomination pool is and who else has been nominated,” she said. ment chair Wendy Higdon describes Nicole “It was a very nice surprise.”

Johnson as a master teacher.

Johnson, 35, said it’s been an honor “One cannot achievement observe her to watch the Creekside choir program grow. In her sixth year at Creekside, it lessons withhas grown to more than 280 students out learning something new about from 120 when she started. how to be a better teacher,” Higdon In sharing her part of her nominasaid. “I frequently encourage both mution materials, Higdon said Johnson is sic and non-music teachers to watch Johnson energetic and encouraging. her class, and when they do, they all “She runs a fast-paced, content-rich classcome away stating the same thing — ‘She is a room that keeps students fully engaged,” rock star!’”

Higdon said. “She is a master at pulling in kids So Higdon, director of bands, nominated who may lose focus without missing a beat.

Creekside choir teacher Johnson for the InHer lessons stress music literacy, sight singdiana Music Education Association’s Indiana ing, rhythm reading, dictation and proper vocal Outstanding Middle School Music Educator technique in addition to tackling challenging Award. literature. Even so, students in her class“I was very honored to be nominated in the room learn about life and how to be capable, first place, because I know how much work confident, caring young men and women, it takes to nominate someone,” Johnson said. because this is a deliberate component of her “To actually win the award was super excitinstruction.” ing, especially with the musical going up in Above all else, Higdon said, Johnson’s stuthe same week.” dents adore her. Higdon included students’ Creekside students performed “Aladdin Jr.” comments in her nomination process. last month and Johnson served as one of the

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The group hopes sales will stay strong throughout the school year.

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Last year, the Carmel High School DECA Club launched the Carmel Café & Market on campus to give students interested in business a real-world learning experience.

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CHS junior and DECA chief marketing officer Jessica Deady said the dramatic increase can be attributed to word-of-mouth marketing.

“I think the cafe has definitely gained a lot more awareness in the school,” she said.

“People will be walking through the halls with their frappucinos and lattes, and people will ask where they got them. Now people know we’re there. We have customers come in every single day. We just have this great target market.”

The café and market sells coffee products, teas, Italian sodas and CHS apparel.

“A couple of our (DECA) members thought it was a great idea. It would be a great way to get our kids experienced in the business field,” Deady said. “We think Starbucks is huge with

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A significant component of our strategic plan, which has become essential to everything we implement at Carmel Clay Schools, was the development of guiding principles by the Carmel Clay School Board. These belief statements guide our school community in decision-making.

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• Students’ academic, social, emotional and physical needs must be addressed.

• Students and employees excel when held to high personal standards and expectations.

• High quality employees are vital to the success of our organization.

• Effective teaching and learning requires continuous improvement.

• Diverse opportunities benefit all students.

• Open and transparent communication maintains stakeholder trust.

• Parent and community involvement enhances student learning.

• Fiscal responsibility is fundamental to achieving our vision.

One action plan initiative we are excited to complete this year is a technology integration plan. We are researching options and best practices to ensure the result is a plan that continues to enhance student learning.

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Janus Developmental Services receives donation The Knights of Columbus, Father M. Joseph McDonnell Council # 11044 presented Janus Developmental Services with a donation of $3,993.88. The donation was made possible through the generosity of community support for the council’s Tootsie Roll Drive. The council serves both St. Maria Goretti and Our Lady of Mount Carmel parishes. Janus Developmental Services has a 36-year history of providing individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate and contribute within the community. In addition to center-based and community programs, Janus also operates Hamilton County Express Public Transportation and Riverview Health Rides. For more, visit www.janus-inc.org. From left, Bill Kraft, Knights of Columbus Council #11044 Tootsie Roll Project chairman, Christina Sorensen, Janus president/CEO, Debbie Laird, Janus senior vice president and Jack Woelfel, Knights of Columbus Council #11044 financial secretary. (Submitted photo)

Carmel woman touts benefits of moving to Central Time zone

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“This boy was the only child of a Chinese family that had come to Carmel. They had left China two years before and had come to Winter officially began Dec. 22, which also Carmel to give their son the best that they ushered in the longest night of the year. As could. And now he’s dead, and it’s because of the daylight hours begin to coalition once again slowly lengthen, our sunlight situation,” Dillon said. “Indiana is broken.” many students and adults Although it’s been six years since the tragare still facing weeks of hearing their alarm edy, and the coalition has grown to clock long before the sun comes up.

2,000 members, Dillon is still fighting Sue Dillon wants that to be a thing to urge legislators to listen to and of the past in Indiana. consider her group’s cause.

Dillon, president of the Central Time “The procedures (the Dept. of Coalition, believes that moving away Transportation) adopted by 1971 was from the Eastern time zone could that a request for a time zone change make the state safer and provide could only come from the highest other benefits, from reducing school Dillon elected official. And for an area, or the delays to broadcasting TV shows an entire state, that has to come from hour earlier. the governor or the General Assembly,” Dillon “We are confronted with a sunlight situasaid. tion that is detrimental to citizens in Indiana,” But, even if the General Assembly would said Dillon, a Carmel resident. pass a resolution, the U.S. Dept. of TransportaDillon started the Central Time Coalition tion would still have to make the final deciin 2009 after a local tragedy struck close to sion. Although the road to change is a long home. Carmel High School student Ziang Ke, one, Dillon will continue to work to get the 15, was waiting for a school bus at around topic before state leaders and others.

6:45 a.m. one winter morning when he slipped “They need to discuss it,” Dillon said. on ice and was hit by a school bus. Neither “That’s what we want to happen. That’s what the driver nor students on the bus could see we’ve asked for for six years.”

Ke because of the darkness outside, and they To learn more about Hoosiers for Central continued on their journey to school without Time, visit hoosiersforcentraltime.com/ knowing what had happened.

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Nancy Kruse worked as a medical technician for 25 years.

“I became latex allergic, and I thought that was a good time to change profesart sions,” she said.

So for the past 15 years, the Carmel resident has pursued her true love, oil painting, as her job.

A piece of Kruse’s work is getting prominent display during the holiday season.

She has an oil painting, called Define Good, depicting two children visiting Santa Claus, in the front window of HooKruse sier Salon, 22 N. Range Line Rd., Carmel. Kruse said it’s the first time she has done a Christmas-themed painting.

“I like realism and figurative paintings,” Kruse said.

Kruse’s studio is at 1020 Third Ave. SW, above Carmel Auto Contours, owned by Kruse’s husband and his brother.

“It’s an interesting mix. My studio is above an auto body shop, but it works out for me,” she said. “I have studio visits by appointment. I’m just busy painting and entering exhibitions.”

Kruse, a 1973 Lawrence Central High School graduate, got her master’s in art from the University of Indianapolis in 2013. She started at Purdue in 1973-74 and studied foundation design. She then transferred to Ivy Tech to get an associate’s degree in medical technology.

She attended Herron School of Art in Indianapolis from 1986 to 1988, taking more art foundation courses.

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Nancy Kruse’s painting “Define Good” is on display at the Hoosier Salon at least through the New Year. (Submitted photo)

work, including the grand prize at the 69th annual Wabash Valley Exhibition in 2013.

She was selected for the Hoosier Salon juried exhibits in 2011 and 2012. She won best Contemporary Painting from Hoosier Salon in 2012.

Kruse is especially proud of winning a spot on the magazine cover of Living Artists, 13th edition, in 2003.

“My painting was featured on the front of their magazine, and that was across the country (at bookstores),” Kruse said. “That was a national competition.”

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With gratitude and love for a life well lived, the family of Norman John Kerr, Jr. announces his passing on Dec. 10, 2015. John was born July Kerr 31, 1929, in Kokomo, Ind. He graduated from Kokomo High School and Indiana University with a BS and MBA. He served in the United States Air Force in Germany. John married Virginia Chisholm in 1957. Survivors are his wife, Virginia, and their children Susan, John (Donna) and David (Julie) and grandchildren, Katherine, James, Caroline and Katelyn. A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 3 at First Church of Christ Scientist, 11580 Haverstick Rd., Carmel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Christian Science Broadcasting, P.O. Box 606, Carmel, IN 46082-0606 or to the church.

Thomas J. Mihal, 58, of Carmel, died Dec. 12. He was born in Indianapolis Sept. 18, 1957, to George and Catherine McLaughlin Mihal. He graduMihal ated from Muncie Central High School, where he was an active member and president of the 4-H Club. Tom went to Purdue University and played football. Tom moved to Texas and lived there several years before moving back to Indiana to help care for his mother after his father had a stroke and later died Dec. 5, 2007. In addition to his father, Tom was preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen Reifers. He is survived by his devoted mother, Catherine Mihal; nephew, Brett Reifers and niece, Blake Reifers. Memorial contributions may be given to the Merciful Help Center, 14598 Oak Ridge Rd., Carmel, IN 46032.

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By Amanda Foust • news@currentincarmel.com It’s not hard to find beautiful art in a city like Carmel, but for one resident it has become a way of life. achievement Jacob Stoesz, 23, has been using art as a means of communication to help overcome challenges he faces with autism. He’s been entering work in city contests as long as he’d been eligible, and he won first place in a contest celebrating the opening of the Palladium.

This year, his work has been featured in the Santa House in downtown Carmel. Stephanie Marshall, event planner for the Arts District, called on Jacob to create a portrait of Santa’s dog for the house.

“We decided Santa would have a Great Pyrenees,” Marshall said.

Jacob is esteemed by many in the community for his artistic abilities, but his biggest supporter is his mother, Jennifer Stoesz.

“Jacob was nonverbal when he was young but extremely visual and creative, so art served as a bridge for communication,” she said.

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COMMUNITY 2016 to bring changes in roads, government, development

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com The biggest change expected at the beginning of 2016 will be new elected officials joining the Carmel City Council.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard endorsed a slate of seven candidates for council and a candidate for clerkcover treasurer. All but one of his endorsed candidates won office, with incumbent councilor Carol Schleif defeating Brainard-endorsed Keith Griffin.

Often in 2015, Brainard saw legislation he supported die at the council level by a 4-3 vote. Three of those four votes – Eric Seidensticker, Luci Snyder and Rick Sharp – will no longer be in office. New councilors taking their place are Laura Campbell, Jeff Worrell and Bruce Kimball.

Brainard also saw his preferred candidate, Christine Pauley, defeat longtime incumbent Diana Cordray for the office of clerk-treasurer. Cordray and Brainard often disagreed on issues of municipal finance.

The new city council gathers after the inauguration ceremony Dec. 17. From left, H. Bruce Kimball, Ron Carter, Susan Finkham, Laura Campbell, Mayor James Brainard, Kevin Rider, clerk-treasurer Christine S. Pauley, Jeff Worrell and Judge Brian Poindexter. Not pictured: Carol Schleif. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

NEW ORDINANCES ON THE WAY With a majority of Brainard-endorsed councilors taking office, it’s likely many ordinances will be introduced and passed right away in 2016.

Brainard has many items he’d like to check off his list, but he expected resistance from the previous council in 2015. He’s said that he expects to see a lot of action in January, including removing the stop sign at 126th Street and Auman Drive and turning Carmel into a second-class city, which would eliminate the elected clerk-treasurer position and replace it with a mayor appointee in four years.

There’s also talk of changing the rules when it comes to the city council’s oversight of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission. Some have also suggested there might be a bond issue proposed to help Carmel catch up on road projects.

ROUNDABOUTS The new year will be big for roundabouts in Carmel with the 100th one expected to be open early in the year at 116th Street and Gray Road. Other roundabouts include 116th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway, 126th and Gray Road, Main Street and Gray Road, 136th Street and Gray Road and 136th Street and Carey Road.

There’s also talk of obtaining city council approval for several roundabouts along Range Line Road, including Carmel Drive and City Center Drive. The council in 2015 fought against the proposed roundabout at Range Line Road and Carmel Drive, but some of those councilors in opposition won’t be serving in 2016.

U.S. 31 While many portions of U.S. 31 were completed in 2015, the majority of the rest of the project will be complete in 2016.

Construction on the I-465 interchange is underway and will continue through 2016. Traffic flow to and from I-465 will be free flowing with the new flyover ramp complete by the end of 2016. Construction on the 106th and 116th street roundabouts will be ongoing with a 2016 completion date.

Gov. Mike Pence, left, shakes hands with Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard at a ceremony celebrating the opening of US 31. (Photo by Theresa Skutt)

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COMMUNITY Several developments are underway in Carmel, with construction possibly complete in 2016.

Old Town Design Group has two projects that could be finished by late 2016: Green House Cottages, a retirement community at 1132 S. Range Line Rd., and Sunrise on the Monon, a selection of homes for purchase and rental at 9876 E. Westfield Blvd.

Olivia on Main, an apartment-and-retail building at Old Meridian and Main Street, should be finished in 2016. The first to be open will be The Seasons, which features more than 250 luxury rental units just north of the 96th Street roundabout on Westfield Boulevard. The Seasons is advertising that some units are already available for move-in.

CONSTRUCTION WAITING TO BEGIN While many construction projects are already underway, some projects are looking to break ground in 2016, the biggest among them being the Midtown Project. Several mixed-use buildings for primarily office and retail are being developed by Old Town Properties between the Carmel City Center and the Carmel Arts & Design District.

To begin, the developer will likely present a proposal to the Carmel City Council to capture tax increment financing funds in order to repay a bond to build a parking garage. Once that’s out of the way, work will be underway to build a new home for Miller Auto Care and many existing buildings along Range Line will be demolished.

Construction could also begin soon for a public plaza for Sophia Square.

At the Carmel City Center, construction should begin in 2016 for a four-story parking structure with no less than 620 parking spaces, which will include up to approximately 28,000 square feet of commercial retail and office space.

Groundbreaking is also anticipated to happen in 2016 for the Chambers and Baldwin buildings of the phase two of the City Center.

TAXES The 2016 budget includes a property tax rate at 71.43 cents per $100 of assessed value, an increase from the 2015 rate of 70.07 cents. It was passed 5-2 by the council in 2015. Some outgoing councilors called the proposal a broken campaign promise by Brainard, but the mayor defended the adjustment, saying it was a minor amount, bringing the rates back to their previous level.

MASS TRANSIT The first phase of Central Indiana’s mass transit expansion will include bus stations and some road expansions and is scheduled to begin construction in the spring of 2017.

For 2016, there will be public discussions, legislative decisions and lots of planning. In 2015, the Carmel City Council voted down $196,000 in money for IndyGo’s Red Line mass transit system, but Mayor Jim Brainard says he expects the proposal to be reintroduced and passed in 2016.

ZONING On Jan. 25, the Carmel Dads’ Club will go before the Board of Zoning Appeals to argue for a proposed 74-foot structure for fields at the Carmel Dads’ Club on Main Street. This would exceed the current height limit of 35 feet.

In 2016, Carmel could also see some rezoning of property along Main Street in the Carmel Arts & Design District. One property owner tried in 2015 to have her residential property rezoned to commercial, but city officials said it would be better to rezone the entire block at once instead of just one property.

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The Midtown Project will include mixed-use buildings for office and retail. (Submitted rendering)

Construction is ongoing at Fire Station 44. (Submitted photo)

The Carmel Dads’ Club has proposed a 74-foot structure. (Submitted photo)

FIRE AND POLICE STATIONS In July 2016, construction should be complete on a brand new building for Fire Station 44 5032 E. Main St., across from the Carmel Clay Schools Administration Building. The original building, constructed in 1980, was demolished in 2015 and construction on the $3.5 million project is underway.

In addition, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard has suggested that Carmel’s police headquarters needs a makeover, with a proposed expansion that would include utilizing a nearby building to expand office space and also possibly move the city’s courtroom to a more secure space. It’s possible that a proposal could come forward in 2016 since Brainard mentioned the police headquarters expansion in his annual State of the City address.

PARKS AND REC Parks Director Mark Westermeier said probably the biggest addition for 2016 will be the opening of the Central Park West Commons playground area, which is expected to be open around Memorial Day. Located off of College Avenue, the area will feature playground equipment with a capacity of a couple hundred children, a spray ground for young ones and a community green with a shelter and pavilion for picnicking.

In addition, Carmel Clay Parks is going to hold community forums in 2016 to gather input about uses for 45 acres of undeveloped land at West Park.

COUNTYWIDE ISSUES In addition to mass transit, there are several other county-

wide issues that could come up in 2016. The Humane Society for Hamilton Co. is continuing to raise money to build a new larger shelter to support the entire county. There’s also some recent efforts among local agencies to try to create a domestic violence shelter in Hamilton Co., because under the current system, victims must stay in Marion or Madison County facilities. It’s also possible that the push for a countywide fire safety training will start up again in 2016, having been voted down this year.

ARTS & EVENTS The Palladium has several big names booked for 2016, including Roseanne Cash on Jan. 8, Christian McBride on March 4, Michael Feinstein on March 5, Joshua Bell on March 13, Boyz II Men on March 24, the Oak Ridge Boys on April 23 and Paul Anka on May 20.

In addition, Carmel residents can look forward to the return of several annual events such as PorchFest, CarmelFest, Art of Wine, the International Arts Festival, Artomobilia and the Carmel Marathon.

GOLF Good news for Carmel as the BMW Championship will return to Crooked Stick in 2016. The 2012 BMW Championship, which was played at Crooked Stick, was named that year’s “Tournament of the Year” by the PGA TOUR, with Rory McIlroy as that year’s winner. The entire leaderboard was filled with stars such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Adam Scott all finishing inside the top 10. The event will be held from Sept. 6 to 11.

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Resolutions: Ho, ho, ho The year that was has almost turned into the year that will be! An early top of the calendar to you all, and we hope your holidays were good to you and yours! Before we go headlong into 2016, we’re going to offer a handful of resolutions. These won’t be the types of resolutions millions make on Jan. 1 each year, only to fall off the wagon about a month later.

No, these are resolutions that have absolutely zero-percent chance of coming to fruition: 1. We resolve that local government spending be curbed to manageable levels.

2. We resolve that there will be no additional referenda for schools.

3. We resolve that there will be a legitimate face of change in this nation and it will be in the name of a legitimate third party.

4. We resolve that the arts in our communities be fully funded, with corporations stepping up in higher numbers.

5. We resolve that budget surpluses are recognized as taxpayer dollars and refunds provided to we poor saps that over-funded the coffers to begin with.

6. We resolve that government grants are “our money,” too.

7. We resolve that every article of the U.S. Constitution be observed so our forebears may return to resting in peace.

8. We resolve that everyone will “move to Costa Rica” if Hillary Rodham Clinton is elected president. (Start packing, folks.)

9. We resolve that those that govern will give the residents of our communities more than lip service.

10. We resolve to awaken from this strange dream.

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Dinner at dawn Commentary by Terry Anker With the holiday break upon us, many will be spending a spate of “quality” time with family, loved-ones and other assorted acquaintances. In spinning the television dial (for those younger among our readers it is what we elders used to do to change the channels from a knob attached to the front of the device instead of clicking a remote control from the comfort of the sofa), one can find nearly as many movies dedicated to the strain of interaction with these folks as we can films extoling the virtues of the season. Even good-old George Bailey forgot his “Wonderful Life” for a moment when feeling the pressure of a bumbling uncle, a sick kid and a demanding domestic calendar.

We work ourselves to the breaking point to create perfection – only to have it ignored, at best, or disparaged, at worst, by those to whom we dedicated our effort. We cry out, “I’m sorry you don’t like the dinner I woke up at dawn to prepare for you and your un-

derserving clan!” Yet, is seeking appreciation really the point? Naturally occurring sibling rivalry, assorted misunderstanding and every manner of decades-old petty grievance have percolated into a concentrated concoction that is as toxic as it is unnecessary.

It is not to imagine that there aren’t real, legitimate, and powerful reasons to hold a grudge, but one wonders if it really matters.

These people, for the most part, are here to stay. They will be at the table next year, and the year after. We will be at their funerals – and if not, they will attend ours. These ties, even if painful and imperfect at times, deserve our commitment – at least for a day or two per year! Ignore the insult and look for the good. Or, is it possible that we’ve become part of the problem?

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

Q U O T E O F T HE W EEK The only way around is through – Robert Frost

Sometimes I just don’t want to be needed. Maybe it’s the holidays, but I am literally about to shiv humor the next person who asks for breakfast, a back rub, help with homework, or anything that involves me and/or my superhuman, Janeof-all-trades capabilities. Being a mom is exhausting.

A large part of this feeling is the nature of being an educator. Teaching high school means I’m basically a surrogate parent to 180 of our future leaders. It’s taxing to say the least, especially on test days when 123 of them realize they have no idea what I’ve been talking about for the last week and they all come for help at 7 a.m. I’m a good enough actress to proceed with patience, but on the inside, I’m questioning the world’s chance of survival when this lots in charge. (Kidding!

You’re all brilliant!)

After a day of helping everyone else’s teenagers, I go home to my four who’ve been left to their own devices for at least an hour. My oldest daughter asks me to listen as she talks stream-of-conscience about her emotions. My youngest begs for help with math and laundry. My oldest just wants me to make him “food.” And my middle son sits so quietly while he plays games on his phone that workingmom guilt compels me to ask if I can do anything for him. Argh!

But I don’t want to do any of this. What I want is to lock myself in my bedroom and zone out on Drunk History. I don’t want to plan dinner or run to the grocery or pick anyone up from [enter your sport here] practice. And I sure as shoot don’t want to play the good wife to my husband, who can often be needier than the kids! “Will you please rub my feet/grab my dry cleaning/watch Top Gear with me?”

No! But of course I do. Because that’s what it means to be a spouse, mother, and/or teacher. We answer the call even when we don’t want to. And on that note, I must go. Someone needs me! Peace out.

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

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Thanks for the funneries – Part II Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

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What To Expect: Parenting Coordination A recent, positive trend in Indiana family law cases, as well as several other states, has been the application of a parenting coordinator in high conflict situations.

Typically a mental health professional or a lawyer, a parenting coordinator or “PC” is an individual appointed by order of court and charged with managing on-going issues between parents (and others) in cases with constant and substantial disputes involving child custody and parenting time issues. Either party may petition the Court to appoint a parenting coordinator or if they concur that their situation would benefit from the involvement of the PC, the parties can submit an agreement to appoint one, including selecting the PC. What is a PC’s role? The Order of the Court will have considerable detail as to the extent and limitations of the duties of the PC. Depending on the level appointed, the PC may have the ability to act as a communication facilitator, an ongoing mediator and even, essentially, an arbitrator. As a general rule, the PC cannot modify the court order. For example, the coordinator may recommend a different weekly parenting time schedule, however, does not have the authority to modify the amount of time each parent has with the child(ren). All recommendations of the PC require approval of the Court to go into effect and each party has the opportunity to contest these before the judge, if desired. As the goal is to help the parties effectively co-parent and address issues which may arise from time to time, the parenting coordinator typically meets with both parties regularly, receives day-to-day questions and complaints about any aspect of a party's conduct, gather information from outside sources (schools, doctors, counselors, etc.) and works with the parties, first looking for a consensus or at least a basic agreement. If this is not successful, the PC may choose to inform the parties of what the PC believes is in the best interests of the children

in the hopes of pushing the parties to an agreement. Last, the PC may submit their recommendations to the Court if no agreement is possible.

In Indiana, there are several levels of authority in Indiana for PCs. A Level III Parenting Coordinator is the most frequent choice, holding a high level of authority and may make binding recommendations to the parties on the issues presented for consideration. A binding recommendation may only later be set aside by a Court Order after one party formally objects to the recommendations by filing an objection with the Court. Further, parties should be mindful that the parenting coordinator can later testify in court about the non-compliance or other issues which may arise during the sessions.

How much will this cost? Parenting Coordinators are most often attorneys and charge parents for the time involved in addressing the issues presented. The typical Court order will have the parents sharing the costs such that they are both “invested” in the process.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Rosanne Cash considers herself a New Yorker. Been planted there for about 25 years and the singer-songwriter loves everything about the city. cover story “I was always a New Yorker at heart, I do believe,” Cash said. “I married a native New Yorker and now my son is a fifth-generation New Yorker on his dad’s side. I just had lunch with five other women who are all writers, one is an architect and one is a scientist. I just love that community exchange of ideas. It’s very good to be a writer in New York.”

Yet the eldest daughter of Johnny Cash and Vivian Liberto was born in Memphis in 1955 before her family moved to California in 1958. Her parents divorced in 1966. Cash later spent some time living in Nashville.

“I’m still connected by blood and family to the South even though I haven’t lived in the South for about 25 years,” Cash said. “I just thought it was anecdotal that I was born in the South and my family were Southerners. But it turns out going back on many trips the last few years my heart was really open to it. I reconnected to these people and these places, some of them feel very haunted. It was a powerful and inspiring experience and a lot of songs came out of it.”

Cash released “The River & The Thread” in January 2014. She will perform songs from that album and other favorites at 8 p.m. on Jan. 8 at the Palladium in Carmel. The album won three Grammy awards in February, including Best Americana album.

It’s a collection of songs by Cash and her husband, John Leventhal. Cash made visits to the South, starting when Arkansas State University contacted her about wanting to buy her father’s boyhood home in Dyess, Ark., and asked the family to get involved in the restoration and the fundraising process.

“I don’t get involved in projects about my dad, but this one really pulled at my heart,” Cash said. “So I got involved. My heart was open and it was a powerful experience.”

This album was a departure in that most of the album’s songs were written in the third person.

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Rosanne Cash, now a New Yorker, will visit Carmel Jan. 8. (Submitted photo)

challenging at first. One song even went back to my own Civil War ancestors called ‘When the Master Calls the Roll.’ It was one of most satisfying songwriting experiences I’ve ever had and it kind of opened the door in some ways to writing about characters. It was in the tradition of those great Appalachian narrative ballads.”

Cash said many artists will say their last work is their favorite or their best.

“But I bet in 20 years I’ll look back and say that was a real peak for me, that was a special, special album,” she said. “I feel it was the best I could do on every song.”

Part of the appeal of Cash’s music is that it crosses all kinds of genres, country, blues, rock and folk.

“I’m restless and I’m curious and I listen to all kinds of music,” Cash said. “I don’t think you have to join a religion when you are a musician unless you’re a pure jazz or traditional bluegrass (musician) when you are working on specific tradition. I’m a songwriter and I borrow off genres and I love a lot of different kinds of music. You process it and it comes out.

It’s challenging and exciting to try things that are a little out of your wheelhouse.”

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Dispatches Ring in 2016 at the Center — The first New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at the Palladium featuring the Hot Sardines is happening this year. The party starts at 8 p.m. with live entertainment throughout the Palladium, including local favorites The Bishops, Flatbed Twitch, and the chance to sing at the Palladium with karaoke provided

by P3 Productions. The party includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a concert by The Hot Sardines. For more, visit currentnightandday.com.

For tickets, visit TheCenterPresents.org.

HCAA exhibits – The Hamilton Co. Artists’ Association is hosting its exhibit displaying 14 local artists. The exhibit is at Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. The exhibit runs until Jan. 10. Also on display now is the Holiday Miniatures Show, in partnership with the Museum of Miniature Houses, at The Birdie Gallery at 195 S. 5th St. in Noblesville.

The show includes a diverse collection of small artwork and items for holiday gifting and a display of miniature worlds.

Gingerbread Village at Conner Prairie – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, until Jan. 3, $8/adults and youth, ages 2-12. Free for members and youth under age 2. See a variety of gingerbread creations made by both amateurs and professionals. Expand your gingerbread-making talents by enrolling in Gingerbread Making 101, on Nov. 12.Enter your own gingerbread house for a chance to win great prizes (entry deadline is 5 p.m. Nov. 13). For more, visit connerprairie.org.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day – From 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Jan. 18, Conner Prairie is hosting a day of storytelling, singing songs and role-playing that illustrate King’s vision of what could be achieved through non-violent protests. In collaboration with Conner Prairie, Asante Children’s Theatre will explore the theme of non-violence through a participatory program called “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around, The Power of Freedom Songs!” Learn about the history of freedom songs and how music can continue to play a role in present-day protests.

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NIGHT & DAY Art in Fishers City Hall • Presenting the work of Donna Carr and Angelina Fielding, Art in City Hall is an exciting exhibit featuring local art in the Fishers community. The exhibit ends with the end of the year, today being the last non-holiday date. • Dec. 30 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • Fishers City Hall: 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers • 595-3111

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An Early New Year’s Eve at the Zion Nature Center • New Year’s Eve may be a great time to celebrate family, memory and tradition while looking forward to the upcoming year, but often midnight is too late of a bedtime for young children and even for some adults. Bring the family to join the Zion Nature Center for an early New Year’s Eve celebration, including a toast with juice and a water balloon dropping at noon! There is also a chance to make a resolution to be more environmentally conscious in 2016. Registration required. • Dec. 31 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Zion Nature Center: 690 Beech St., Zionsville • 873-8950 • www.naturecenter@zionsville-in.gov

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New Year’s Eve Extravaganza • Celebrate the New Year at the Palladium! Enjoy pre-parties throughout the building featured by local favorite entertainment including the Bishops, Flatbed Twitch, and karaoke provided by P3 Productions. There will also be dancing, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and all around fun. The highlight of the night will be a performance by The Hot Sardines, known for their jazz and tap dancing percussion player. • Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. • The Center for the Performing Arts: 3 Center Green #200, Carmel • $100$175 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterpresents.org NYE Plugged In • Looking for an electrifying New Year party? Hoosier Park is welcoming 2016 with shock waves and style. Enjoy a rejuvenating oxygen bar, fortune telling, glow tattoos, a laser light show, lighted party favors, balloon drops, and three free concerts by the band All-4-One. • Dec. 31. Concerts at 5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., and 11 p.m. • Hoosier Park Racing and Casino: 4500 Dan Patch Cir., Anderson • 765-642-7223 • www.hoosierpark. com Pat McAfee – A Ridiculous New Year’s Eve • Colts punter Pat McAfee brings his unique and hilarious comedy to the Old National Centre for a special New Year’s Eve show. It features guest appearances, lots of laughs, music, dancing, and more!

A portion of the proceeds benefits Wish For Our Heroes. • Dec. 31 at 8:30 p.m. • The Murat Theatre and the Egyptian Room of the Old National Centre: 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis • $45-$200 • 231-0000 • www.oldnationalcentre.com Noblesville Athletic Club Open House • The Noblesville Athletic Club is offering a great opportunity for those making New Year’s fitness resolutions.

The club is hosting a completely free open house and fitness day, featuring adult classes, kids’ classes, use of equipment, and tours. Kick the year off right, with a healthy start! • Jan. 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • Noblesville Athletic Club: 411 S. Harbour Dr., Noblesville • Free • 776-0222 • www. nacfitness.com

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Festival of Trees • Indy’s Festival of Trees ends today after having a great run this holiday season. This is the last chance to see the vibrant display featuring 50 elaborately decorated trees, with a unique and wide variety of themes. Don’t miss it! • Jan. 2 from noon to 5 p.m. • Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center: 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis • 232-1882 • www.indianahistory.org

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Mary Poppins at the Civic Theater • Ending today is the Civic Theater’s musical performance of Mary Poppins, which features sing-a-long classics including Chim Chim Cher-ee, A Spoonful of Sugar, and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Experience the magic of Mary Poppins this weekend, and you will be reminded how the magic never really dies.

• Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. • Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre: 3 Center Green #200, Carmel • $24-$48 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterpresents.org Gingerbread Village at Conner Prairie • Come and see a variety of gingerbread creations made by people of all skill levels. Children are welcomed to this family-friendly events as everyone can enjoy the smell of gingerbread and admire the beauty and creativity of the displays. Enjoy it for the last time today! • Jan. 3 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Conner Prairie Interactive History Park: 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • 776-6000 • www.connerprairie.org

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Drawing Class • Learn to improve your artistic skills in this art class for all skill levels. Nickel Plate Studio Artists Bruce Neckar and John Reynolds will provide subject matter and provide tips. Nickel Plate Arts will be responsible for providing graphite sticks, newsprint, and drawing boards, although participants may bring their own materials. Must be 15 or older. • Jan. 4-Mar. 7 recurring every Monday, from 7-9 p.m. • Nickel Plate Arts Campus: 107 South 8th St., Noblesville • $100/10 weeks • 452-3690 • www.mkt.com/ nickel-plate-arts/drawing-class-session

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EFT Tapping • Research shows tuesDAY that the Emotional Freedom tapping technique lowers cortisol levels and reduces stress. Come and learn the basics of this self-helpful tool and therapy, including how it teaches the brain to think differently about stress and allows your body to move more freely. • Jan. 5 from 7-8 p.m. • Superheroes: 11848 Olio Rd., Suite 100, Fishers • 288-9141 • www. wesuperheroes.com/tapping

Dispatches Beef & Boards’ 43rd season – Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s 2016 season is now available to the public. Tickets to all shows in the 43rd season are on sale through the box office during regular business hours. For a complete listing of the 2016 season shows, visit currentnightandday.com.

NYE at Hoosier Park—Enjoy NYE in Electric Style at Hoosier Park. There will be an oxygen bar, fortune telling, glow tattoos, a laser light show, lighted party favors, balloon drops and more.

There will be three free concerts by All-4-One. For more, visit hoosierpark.com.

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FEBRUARY 5 – 14 See the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, Doubt: A Parable, come to life in the state-of-the-art Tarkington Theatre. Experience this highly acclaimed play filled with suspicion, ambiguity, and drama while enjoying free covered parking and access to dozens of nearby restaurants.

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‘Run For Your Wife’ on stage now

By Zach Dunkin • news@currentincarmel.com He’s back! And so is the rest of his crew.

Veteran actor Eddie Curry returns to reprise his role as the two-timing John theater Smith in Beef & Board Dinner Theatre’s season-opening “Run for your Wife,” Dec. 29-Feb. 7.

In one of his favorite roles as a cab driver leading a double life, Curry gets to re-spin some very outrageous alibis and white lies as his character scrambles to keep his life and marriages to two different women from unraveling.

“It will be a little different for me this time, and I may modify some of the physical stuff a bit,” said Curry, who first played the role on the B&B stage seven years ago. “Generally, when reprising a role in the past it has been easier. I am fortunate to share the stage with many of the actors I did the show with last time, so in theory it should be easier.”

Sarah Hund returns as Mary Smith and Jeff Stockberger is back in the role of Smith’s neighbor, Stanley Gardner. Erin Cohenour stars as John’s other wife, Barbara. It’s actually the same quartet that starred in B & B’s recent production of “The Addams Family.”

“Sarah is such a funny and giving actor,”

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Actors Eddie Curry, Sarah Hund and Erin Cohenour on stage. (Submitted photo)

praised Eddie. “In other words, if this were basketball, she knows how to set up the points for others and she can slam it home when she is wide open. I like basketball, but I love Sarah Hund.”

Also reprising their roles are Adam Crowe as Detective Sergeant Porterhouse and Sean Blake as Bobby Franklyn.

Announcing new Adventures in Art classes for children at Nickel Plate Arts,

‘Run for your wife’

beginning with Lettering for Little Rebels

Where: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road, Indianapolis When: Dec. 29-Feb. 7 Tickets: $40-$65, including dinner Info: 872-9664, www.beefandboards.com

Kingston’s adds new features

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Music has always been part of Kevin Hunt’s life.

“I’ve been playing in bands and dealing with PA (sound) equipment,” said Hunt, music who plays for Next Degree. “I’ve been on staff at churches, dealing with their PA, putting bands together and teaching.”

Hunt joined Kingston’s Music Showcase in Carmel in April. Hunt said Kingston’s also provides PA and lighting for remote gigs, primarily for the bands who rehearse at Kingston’s. Hunt’s business, Thornburg 60 Cycle Hum, offers PA and lighting systems, in-ear monitors, amplifiers and electronic drums.

“Kingston’s offers anything you want as far as a working band,” Hunt said.

Hunt, a 48-year-old Lawrence Township resident, also repairs guitars and basses. The term 60 Cycle Hum refers to sound multiple guitars make in the same room through the guitar amp at 60 Hertz.

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Jan. 5 - Feb. 9 | 4 - 6 p.m.

Meets weekly on Tuesdays (6-week session = 6 classes)

Ages 8 and up. $95/student (Noblesville resident); $109/student (non-resident) Budding graphic designers, crafters, architects, comic illustrators and artists will love blazing their own type trail through the art of hand lettering and calligraphy.

Let’s break some rules.

Visit NickelPlateArts.org for more information or to register

Also at Nickel Plate Arts: The Healing Power of Art: An exhibition that explores art’s unique power to soothe, strengthen and empower artists and viewers.

Jan 2 - 30 Opening night reception: Jan 8, 6-9 p.m.

The Art of Business – The Business of Art: Social Media How-To | Jan 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

Noblesville Library, $5 Register at NickelPlateArts.org

• The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, has a

The Art of Business and the Business of Art

network of leaders from businesses of all sizes who are interested in connecting with, learning from and providing mentorship to artists of all kinds.

• The Fishers Arts Council seeks to promote and support local artists as small business entrepreneurs, or “art-repreneurs,” as they have begun to refer to them. Its current strategic plan calls for identifying and developing resources that can support artistic entrepreneurialism.

• The Hamilton East Public Library system has

Kevin Hunt works on musical equipment at Kingston’s. (Submitted photo)

began managing The Studios at Kingston’s this fall. Thornburg said she is excited about having students in an environment with professional musicians.

“I love Kingston’s. It’s a family run business where we all look out for each other,” Thornburg said. “Music is everywhere in all forms and levels so it’s the perfect platform to launch an education department. We are starting small and slow. I teach piano, voice and acting and have about 40 private students ranging from four years old to 50-plus years old. We are also offering guitar, bass, drums and possibly some brass lessons as well.”

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recently adopted a new brand and a new set of core values — innovation, diversity, equality, and access — and seeks to be the community hub for new ideas, collaborations and ways of thinking.

You can have the greatest idea, product or service in the world, but if you don’t have the business savvy to build it, promote it and sell it, it’s virtually impossible to be successful. In the same sense, mingling arts and business is critical to helping working actors, painters, sculptors and writers succeed.

interested in sharpening their business skills. They seek opportunities to learn more about marketing, social media, accounting and other technical subjects, but few, if any, formal resources are available that are specifically designed for the needs and interests of artists.

Hamilton County Artists’ Association: Visit hcaa-in.org to find out about upcoming exhibitions and events

As part of our mission to support artists, Nickel Plate Arts, with the help of several key partners, will pilot business training classes for artists beginning in August 2015. Indianapolis law firm Brannon Sowers & Cracraft PC has stepped up as an early adopter of the project. BSC’s director, John Brannon, is a Noblesville resident and strong supporter of the local creative community.

We tapped into the business-related community. Next, we sought out local partners. We chatted up organizations in our area, and discovered key groups that shared goals and values that seemed to mesh with artists’ requests for business training. It seemed to us that each of these organizations could play an important role in the development of business training resources for artists.

White River Sound Chorus: Annual show ‘Our Favorite Things’

Jan. 23 | Northview Middle School | 8401 Westfield Blvd., 7 p.m. curtain. | $15 for adults and $10 for kids under 10. For more info and tickets, call 317-284-1136. Visit WhiteRiverSoundChorus.org.

In addition to helping artists, our ultimate goal is to develop a community of supporters, all of whom share a stake in seeing the project succeed. We want this to be a resource for supporters on multiple levels, giving business leaders a chance to get to know artists and learn from their creativity and unique experiences. This cross-pollination should prove to be an economic asset and emphasize that this is a great area for businesses of all sizes to find talent and do business.

We convened conversations with the hopes of

creating a model to test. The result of these conversations is a plan for a pilot program that will be unrolled in stages and will harness the strengths of each partner involved.

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We’re set to test the model. The first stage of the program will consist of two panel discussions, each covering a different broad topic with subject experts related to the discussion theme. The first panel discussion will take place Wednesday, Aug. 26, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville and cost $5 for each artist participant. We hope that from these discussions, artists will begin to get a sense of the value of the program, and we better understand which teachers or subjects artists like and need.

singer-songwriters! Find us on Facebook to sign up for our mailing list – Facebook.com/LoganStreetSanctuary.

We have been carefully cultivating this project through a complex process of exploring and connecting ideas, opportunities, resources, partnerships and perspectives over the past three years. Here’s how it happened.

We listened to artists’ needs. Through online surveys, formal feedback sessions and casual conversations, we learned that many artists in our network are

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And then we’ll dive deeper. The second phase of the project, slated to begin in the fall, will include in-depth workshops for smaller groups of people taught by topical experts. Themes for these workshops will be based on feedback from the panel discussions. The final phase may include an interactive web component that will allow artists to not only see upcoming events, but also to reserve their spots, find archived resources and more.

Law Firm’s Expanding Support of NPArts Brannon Sowers & Cracraft has been a Nickel Plate Arts First Friday sponsor since the summer of 2014, but as of July 2015, the law firm will increase its support level to become a Community Development Sponsor and help us infuse creativity into each of our six communities.

Patty Hughel, Attorney/Director at BCS, will assist us in planning sessions and participate as a panel member and workshop leader. Patty will provide insights into copyright law and how artists can best protect their works in the modern, digital world.

The first Business of Art class will be Aug. 26, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Noblesville Library. Cost is $5.

Email Phunkin@NickelPlateArts.org to register.

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Gather ’round the healthy table Recipe courtesy of: Donatello’s Italian Restaurant, 9 W. Main Street in Carmel There are so many fattening but delicious treats to enjoy during the holidays. Since you’ll be eating so many decadent delights, you might be looking for a healthier recipes option for some meals.

Here’s one recipe you can find at Donatello’s or make at home for a healthy, but hearty, vegetarian pasta.

Directions: Start off with a skillet warmed up on the stove to medium heat.

Add olive oil as the pan warms up, just enough to fill the bottom on the pan. Usually a few tablespoons.

Once the oil is warm, add a few tablespoons of peeled and chopped garlic. Don’t chop the garlic too fine or it’ll burn quickly.

After the oil and garlic are sizzling and you can see and smell the garlic cooking (usually one or two minutes) then you can add your vegetables. In the photo, you’ll see how chopped mushrooms were added, but you could add anything you like. Tip: Keep in mind, if you added too much olive oil or garlic it will fry your vegetables and make it not tasty.

Once your veggies are cooked, you’re going to add your tomatoes. The chef at Donatello’s

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This lighter dish is perfect for making with family during the holidays, when turkey, ham and all decadent side dishes seem too heavy for everyday fare. (Submitted photo)

recommends using whole tomatoes, peeled already and packed in their own juices (better than canned tomatoes packed in water). You’ll want to put on some gloves and put the tomatoes in a bucket or bowl and then squeeze them into small pieces. Once squeezed, a cup of tomatoes is fine.

Add the tomatoes to the sizzling pan of olive oil, garlic and veggies and then let everything simmer on medium heat until the tomatoes are cooked for 3-5 minutes.

Add your cooked spaghetti to the skillet and stir and toss it until it’s all mixed together and ready for plating.

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Prepping for the homegating

By Joe Drozda and Bob Bley

Homegating is that new word we wrote about last week which means a tailgate at home, indoors, to host a social gathering which is centered around a special football game such as the Rose Bowl or Super Bowl. As we said more than 40 million people will be hosting such “Homegates” soon. Here are some tips to make your Homegate/party successful: Decorations - Have a banner/ flag and streamers to hang. Let team colors dictate your party color scheme.

Coolers - Have a few coolers for cold drinks like water, pop, sparkling wine and beer.

Beer - Stock up on an assortment of bottles and cans to keep everyone happy.

Food - Serve a mix of items to satisfy everyone, and go mainly for finger foods that are easy to pick up and eat – think sandwiches, chips and dips, wings, veggies and desserts as well. It’s best to set up a buffet table off to the side where people can load up on platefuls of food.

Seating – Next to food and drink, this is the most essential element of your party.

Make sure you have enough seats in front of the TV for everyone who’s attending and cares to watch the game.

Here’s another side dish that today’s Homegaters crave.

Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients: Large, long, sweet potato for three people, Coarse sea or kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper, chunky, Olive oil Preparation: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Rinse and then peel the ugly parts of the potatoes. Cut off each skinny end.

If they’re very large, cut the sweet potatoes in half. Now, take a half of the sweet potato, flat

Another dish that homegaters crave is sweet potato fries. (Submitted photo)

side down and cut it into large slices about 3/4 inch thick. You’ll then cut these slices into fries. Just throw them all on to the baking pan.

Sprinkle a pinch of coarse salt over them, and then apply lots of freshly ground black pepper.

Drizzle with olive oil but do NOT drown them.

Mix everything together on the baking sheet.

Make sure you’re scooping the salt, pepper and oil from the bottom and mixing it in. They should look slightly glossy. Space out the fries on the baking sheet. Make sure they’re all evenly spaced and not touching to help prevent sogginess. Put them in the oven undisturbed for 15 minutes. Then, take them out and flip them. Put them back in the oven for 10 more minutes. Both sides should be dark brown and crispy and spicy. To make these fries lighter reduce the cooking time slightly.

For dip recipes to go with sweet potato fries check out our dip recipes at tailgaitershandbook.com Joe Drozda is the author of “The Tailgater’s Handbook” and is considered as the “Father of American Tailgating.” His website is tailgatershandbook.com. He is a resident of Hamilton County.

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Celebrate the New Year in style with finger food. Appetizers are not only easy and fun to make, but they are wonderful conversation starters for a party. Add an international flair to your table with this fabulous Peruvian Causitas served with Avocado Aioli. You can make the Causitas and Aioli the day before your party. Garnish them with halved cherry tomatoes.

Serves: 20 causitas Ingredients for Causitas: • 5 large Yukon Gold potatoes, boiled • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice • 3 tablespoons Aji Amarillo Paste (Peruvian yellow chili - found in Mexican markets or Market District) • Salt and pepper to taste • 1/4 cup canola oil Directions: Place potatoes in a large pot of cold, salted water. Bring to boil and cook until they are tender and cooked through. Drain and set aside to cool. Once cool, peel them. In a bowl, mash potatoes with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Add salt, pepper, lime juice, aji amarillo and oil, combine all well.

With your hands scoop a ball of the mix and make a 2-inch ball.

Causitas are a great finger food choice for New Year’s appetizers. (Photo by Ceci Martinez)

Ingredients for Avocado Aioli: • 2 avocados, halved, seeded and peeled (save the pit) • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice • 2 tablespoons olive oil • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Scoop the avocado pulp into the bowl of a food processor. Add lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Process until smooth. Adjust seasoning. Place mix in a bowl, add avocado pit (this helps from turning brown), cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface and refrigerate. Remove pit when is time to serve.

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

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Ingredients: 2 oz. Absolut vanilla, 1 oz. Frangelico, .75 oz. butterscotch schnapps, .5 oz. cream, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Graham cracker crumbs Directions: Shake vodka, Frangelico, butterscotch schnapps and cream and strain into graham cracker rimmed chilled martini glass. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.

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Shepherd Insurance aids Prevail

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

toy drive for Prevail, a nonprofit that helps victims of crime and abuse. During the Shepherd Insurance Christmas party at Indiana Grand Dec. 18, the company presented a check for $15,000 to Prevail. Shepherd Insurance had nominated Prevail for a grant by Westfield Insurance.

“Our collaboration with Westfield Insurance allows us to further our community outreach efforts and have impact in critically important initiatives,” Quinn Shepherd said.

For Shepherd Insurance employees, it is just the right thing to do to help others who are less fortunate. philanthropy Beginning in 2011, Quinn Shepherd, managing partner and son of owner David Shepherd, and Lisa Heldman, benefits advocate, launched Operation Shepherding as a yearround initiative.

“It just a way to give back to the community,” said Pete Harrington, chief operating officer and vice president of sales. “You think all the way back to the Bible, ‘to whom much is given, much is required.’

So it’s been a mantra around here to continue that. To me when you are From left, David Shepherd, CEO at Shepherd Insurance; Susan Fergutrying to create a corposon, executive director at Prevail; Michelle Corrao, assistant direcrate culture in a business, tor at Prevail; Emily McDermott, market underwriter at Westfield one of things you can do is Insurance; Michelle Moen, manager, human resources at Prevail; Jeff Kweder, president, Shepherd Insurance; Lisa Heldman, benefits advoto show a ‘give it back’ or ‘pay it forward (mentality)’ cate at Shepherd Insurance; and Quinn Shepherd, managing partner at Shepherd Insurance. (Submitted photo) in the community. That Nearly 100 Shepherd Insurance employees means a lot to employees. So you have to did the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in October. practice what you preach. You have to show “Our staff raised $13,000 for the Alzheimer’s that year-round.”

Association,” Heldman said. “When we get Harrington said the dedication to giving involved, we throw ourselves in.” back starts at the top with David Shepherd, Harrington said it’s often easier for smaller, Quinn Shepherd and partner and president privately held companies or agencies to get Jeff Kweder. things done in form of fundraising.

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Hama, in northwestern Syria, is (or at least was until recently) one of the most picturesque cities in the Middle East. Much of Hama’s special appeal comes travel from 17 ancient norias (“wheels of pots”) that are threatened by the Syrian civil war.

Hama, the fourth largest city in Syria, lies along the Orontes River that flows north from Jordan to the Mediterranean. By 1500 B.C., Hama had become an important trading city and capital of a Canaanite kingdom, mentioned in the Bible in connection with kings David and Solomon. The city eventually fell under the control of the Romans, who began building large wooden wheels in the Orontes to lift water from the river to aqueducts, where the water flowed to fields and public buildings. Beginning in the 12th century, Muslim rulers of Hama built additional and larger norias, seventeen of which survive. The largest one, more than 60 feet in diameter, once provided water to Hama’s grand mosque.

Although the aqueducts are no longer func-

tional, Hama’s norias have been meticulously maintained for their aesthetic and historical value.

In 1982, members of the Muslim Brotherhood in Hama revolted against the government of then President Hafez al-Assad. Assad and his government responded ruthlessly.

Much of the city was destroyed by artillery fire and up to 40,000 people were killed, many of them summarily executed by government forces. By 2010, the physical damage of the so-called “Hama Massacre” had been repaired, but the lingering resentment created by the killing and destruction was one of the causes of the civil war that began in 2011.

Hama was the site of extensive fighting in 2011 and 2012 and much of the city was once again severely damaged. Recent satellite observations indicate that the fighting has so far not damaged the famous water wheels.

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The many myths floating around about home improvement projects can distort the reality of your home project. (Submitted photo)

If you’re like us, you love a good renovation show on HGTV or the DIY network.

It’s always fun to see a home home transformed from awful to amazing in just under 30 minutes. However, sometimes what you see on television doesn’t exactly reflect reality. We’ve done hundreds of bathroom and kitchen remodels, and installed thousands of feet of flooring, and we can tell you – you can’t always believe what you see on TV. Here are some myths you might see on renovation shows, and the truths we’ve learned from years of experience.

Television myth: Granite is king Some renovation and real estate shows will tell you that granite countertops are a must-have item and anything else is unacceptable. We agree that granite is gorgeous and a lovely choice for your home, but it’s far from the only great material to use. Quartz, marble, wood, and even concrete can create a beautiful and durable countertop for your home.

Television myth: Hardwood floors are the only option

Remodeling shows tend to put a highemphasis on installing hardwood floors, and we understand why. Hardwoods are a gorgeous choice and add value to your home. However, hardwood floors don’t fit every budget and lifestyle. Modern technology has brought us many laminate and vinyl options that give the look of hardwood at a lower cost, and with greater durability.

Renovation and remodeling shows are fun and entertaining, but it’s important to remember that they only present us with a small picture of what remodeling is like.

For real answers about the remodeling experience, we recommend scheduling a consultation with our professionals so we can answer your questions and meet the specific needs of your home.

For more, visit currentincarmel.com.

David Decker is president of the Affordable Companies, which include Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms and now Affordable Custom Flooring. They are based in Carmel (5759540, www.the-affordablecompanies.com). E-mail home improvement questions to david.decker@ the-affordablecompanies.com.

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TMS Health, a Xerox Company is client-driven, passionate, nimble and responsive.

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See Website for Complete List of Addresses Great investment opportunity! Buy One or Buy Them All! Something for everyone, from nice, occupied homes to those awaiting remodeling - No Minimum, No Reserve!

Auction Location: 5520 S Harding Street, Indianapolis, IN Previews: See Website for Schedule See Website for Full Terms and Conditions Cause #: 49D05-1405-MF-016899 10% Buyer’s Premium AC30900124, Seth D. Seaton: AU10900115

A company’s most valuable asset is its employees!

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 salaries and comprehensive benefit packages.

(317) 353-1100 Now Hiring

TMS was founded to create and deliver professional communication programs for one of the most competitive and sophisticated market environments healthcare and pharmaceuticals.

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

Customer Care Specialists Job# 15034888 • English - Provide Tech Support and professionally handle inbound calls from consumers using a medical device • Bi-lingual French - Provide Tech Support and professionally handle inbound calls from our Canadian consumers using a medical device

Seeking Compassionate Caregivers

Want a chance to make a positive difference in someone’s life? Clarity Caregivers is the company for you! We provide nonmedical, in-home personal care/elder care services throughout Indiana. Experience helpful, but not necessary — if you’re caring, compassionate, and eager to help, we want to hear from you!

Send your resume Contact: applicant@malkoffandhughes.com.

Inside Pharmacy Sales Representative Job#15036967 • Make outbound calls to engage and educate pharmacists on a medical device product • Responsible for growing your own territory For more information contact: Senior Recruiter 317.521.1620 Submit your application online: www.tmshealth.com Applicants must apply online to the job number in order to be considered for a position with TMS Health, a Xerox Company

Now Hiring Servers and Line Cooks APPLY IN PERSON 160 E Carmel Dr, Carmel, IN

©2015 Xerox Corporation. All rights reserved. XEROX® and XEROX and Design® are trademarks of Xerox Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Covenant Security Services, a national provider of quality guards is accepting applications for experienced Security Professionals in the Carmel, IN area.

Carmel Clay Schools Bus Drivers & Aides Wanted Benefits include: • Earn up to $99/day • Weekends, Summers and Holidays off • AM only (6-8:30am) or PM only (2-4:30pm) or both available • Extra work available if wanted • Training from CCS at no cost to the employee • Tests and CDL Licensing fees reimbursed • Opportunity for retirees to earn extra income Apply online at http://www1.ccs.k12.in.us/district/home or call 317-844-8207

We’ve got class. Join us.

If you’ve ever considered working in an educational environment, this could be the perfect time to act. Right now, Kelly Educational Staffing® is hiring for Metro School Districts of Washington, Lawrence and Wayne Townships as well as Beech Grove and Greenwood Schools.

Positions:

Requirements:

• Substitute Teacher • 60+ College Credit Hours • Paraprofessional • High School Diploma or GED To learn more, contact us today!

317-917-0159 An Equal Opportunity Employer © 2015 Kelly Services, Inc. 15-0643C

| kellyeducationalstaffing.com

The Greenskeeper, Inc. Fall Landscape Services Seasonal Help Wanted Now Thru Mid-December Landscape Labor: Fall Clean-ups & Leaf Removal: Must apply in person at our Westfield location.

17309 Westfield Park Road 317-804-8877

· Must be 18 years of age, · 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!

Apply online at www.covenantsecurity.com

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