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It is our position that in suggesting imprisonment alternatives for nonviolent criminals, Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall Shepard is on the right track.

However, he could go further in working to solve the serious problem of prison overcrowding. Indiana is not alone in facing the reality that its prison population growth is untenable and inevitably will bankrupt state coffers. Prisons are expensive. In fact, per inmate cost equals that to send a student to a private university. Should we not then imprison a person only after all alternatives are exhausted? Where is the innovation? Let’s start by being tougher on violent and repeat criminals. Drop or expedite death penalty cases. Allow for police and prosecutorial discretion.

Government has long attempted to unsuccessfully legislate personal behavior. If an act does not infringe on the liberties of others, why do we criminalize it?

Prosecution, incarceration and rehabilitation for these offenses are overwhelming our systems. Certainly, we are not advocating drug use or other amoral behaviors. However, existing efforts are not proving successful. Alternatives must be considered with an eye to a more pragmatic approach to governance. Shepard is on the right track; but, it is our position that bellicose action is required.

A more pleasant past

It is our position that Mark Twain’s book “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” should not be censored. The recent move to make the book more “politically correct” by replacing a well-worn racial epithet with “runaway slave,” while referring to Huckleberry Finn’s travel companion, Jim, has caused uproar.

We condemn the use of the offensive epitaph in modern parlance; but concurrently, we fear that the painful reality of this period in American history could all too easily be whitewashed by those who would seek a more pleasant perspective on the past.

Advocates claim the censorship would allow younger generations to read without being distracted by the negative language. But shouldn’t educators employ the offense as a chance to discuss racial inequity and the hatred directed (and continuing to be directed) at those different from ourselves? Even assuming good intentions, this singular edit would rob future generations of the opportunity to read and know this period from Twain’s perspective.

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the U.S. Constitution.

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

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Section. 2. The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature.

No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the Age of twenty five Years, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen.

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FROM THE BACKSHOP We're thrilled to be a part of the community!

Greetings, Fishers! What you’re holding in your hands is the rounding-out of our plan to provide community-centric news and information to the four key municipalities in Hamilton County. We’re thrilled to be able to provide Current in Fishers to you each Tuesday by mail and free of charge. About that last part: You receive Current for free, because our advertising partners, which we hope you will frequent, make it possible.

Needless to say, a debt of gratitude is due each of them. The newspaper was conceived with you in mind. As was the case with its predecessors – Current in Carmel (October 2006), Current in Westfield (January 2008) and Current in Noblesville (September 2009) – this edition and those that follow is built from the results of independent comprehensive marketplace research. The results told us what you wanted in your local-local, hometown newspaper (and also that which you did not want), and so we’ve done exactly as you asked. Around here, we’re fond of saying, “News is what our readers say it is.” We also walk our talk. Try us out. Send us your news, tips, photographs calendar items, letters and anything else you believe we should share with your fellow Fishers residents. Guest

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What we ask you to embrace is this notion: Current in Fishers is YOUR newspaper; we’re simply its loyal stewards. We invite your feedback at any time (except for the overnight hours, when we cram in a little shut-eye).

You’ll find us to be involved corporate citizens, and we have a hard time saying “no” to anything that benefits the town. All of us here at Current Publishing are thrilled to finally be a part of the Fishers fabric.

Great organization to celebrate 100th anniversary COMMENTARY

By Terry Anker This year, The Boy Scouts of America will celebrate the completion of its centennial year locally with the Gathering of Eagles Dinner.

The event, designed to honor Scouts who have earned the high designation of Eagle in 2010, recognizes the significant contributions of both the young and old.

The kickoff speaker to this 100th anniversary year was Indiana Supreme Court justice Randall Shepard. Justice Shepard, a historian in his own right, impressed and delighted the crowd with stories of his own struggle to earn the designation and an affirmation that skills learned and applied through scouting are of great benefit to many of the world’s leaders. Certainly his presence and demeanor are compelling.

But more importantly, I saw in the Chief Justice an adult willing to stand until every boy in attendance who desired it was able to shake his hand and speak to such an important public figure.

This year, on Monday evening Feb. 7, Mark Miles, President and CEO of the Central Indiana

I plan to use these columns to go a little more Commentary in-depth each week about our cover stories. This

By Jordan Fischer week, we've printed what is sure to be merely I'm quite excited to be writing my first the first article of many about the question of column as the managing editor of Current in Fishers' future. It's a complex issue, and I enFishers, and not just because I enjoy seeing my courage interested parties to name in print (not that I'm denying that). respond either through eIt has been a dream of mails or letters to the editor. mine to work at the No article in a newspaper helm of a community is ever the final word on a newspaper like this since subject.

I stumbled into an internFor my final words toship at my hometown paday, however, I'd like to per at the oh-so-energetic borrow a passage, with a age of 17. few alterations, from the That was downstate in 1998 advisory commitGreensburg, with which tee which first evaluated you may be familiar. the conversion of Fishers There's a tree growing out to a city: "The Current of our courthouse tower can provide certain down there. People tell me facts and some general it's world-famous. Greensinformation; there are burg and Fishers have a lot many questions that do not have a definitive in common. They're both answer. As citizens, we must weigh the facts, the small communities with a lot of history that have seen rapid growth through the last 15 years general information and uncertainties."

With that, we open the dialogue. or so. They're both great places to raise a family, and the schools and kids really form the heart of the community. They both have a lot of things Jordan Fischer is the managing to do Š well, at least Fishers seems to. Before editor of Current in Fishers. my paper days we mostly walked around the You may e-mail him at jordan@ supermarket and bemoaned lack of a theatre 1/12/11 4:55 PM 11013 INFINITI Carmelthe Current_F_1_18 Page 1 youarecurrent.com (they finally built one).

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Like the others who have come before him, Mark is committed to Scouts, in part, by what it does to encourage and build leadership among boys and young men to serve their communities.

Annually, Eagle Scouts contribute countless hours and even more dollars in service projects around the globe. While this newspaper and others obsesses over the least amongst us – whether on a team bus or juvenile hall – there are many more contributors who go unnoticed.

This year’s dinner will be held at the Indianapolis Marriott, 350 West Maryland Street, downtown. Each $600 table includes eight seats and a sponsorship for two 2010 Eagle Scouts.

Single sponsorships are welcome. Contact John Gower, with BSA at jgower@crossroadsbsa.com or 813-7113 to help.

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DISPATCHES » Emigh new HC GOP chair – Pete Emigh of Westfield was recently chosen as the new chairman for the Hamilton County Republican Party, replacing new Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White, who resigned Dec. 31. White endorsed Emigh in his resignation letter but a caucus was held in Noblesville to make an official selection.

available with sample projects and information about the 4-H program and the variety of clubs and projects available. March 1, 2011 is the last day for Hamilton County youth in grades 3 through 12 to enroll in the 4-H Program for 2011. For more information, call 776-0854.

» Agapé expands program – Agapé Riding Resources of Cicero, which provides a variety of equestrian programs for those with special needs, has added to its hippotherpay program, an occupational treatment strategy that utilizes equine movement to address impairments, functional limitations and disabilities in clients with neuromotor and sensory dysfunction. For more information, visit www.agaperiding.org. » Public meeting – The Town of Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals will meet for their regular meeting Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Fishers Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive.

» 4-H call-out – A Hamilton County 4-H CallOut will be held Feb. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Exhibition Center at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville.

Current 4-Hers and 4-H Club leaders will be

» Fishers Gets Moving! - This group will meet on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. This is an on-going program to help you “get moving” and make healthy choices. For ages 18 and up. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.fishers.in.us.

Remembering my time in the ‘tough zone’ COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson My husband and I are in a good place right now as far as kids are concerned. They are all old enough to sleep through the night, use a toilet on their own, and communicate sickness, hunger, thirst, and fear. Plus, we no longer require a paid babysitter when we want to leave the house because our sixth grader can easily man the fort for a few hours, even with the frequent (and often controversial) challenges from his younger siblings.

Despite their advanced ages, though, they are still young enough to need us- homework help, rides to practice, food and shelter- and, more importantly, to like us. We are a couple of years away from the teenage-versus-parent showdown that will inevitably occur between Doo and our two sons and me and our two daughters, which means we can still enjoy one-on-one time at Pinheads or family trips to Kings Island. In a nutshell, our kids are at the best possible ages for parenting.

Having moved on to this land of momentary bliss, however, I often forget what life was like just a few short years ago. Fortunately, for your reading pleasure, I have several friends and family in the throes of newborn and toddler hell. I’d like to share one of their stories in hopes that you might either feel less alone in your current parenting role and/or appreciate how far you’ve come.

One of my sisters lives in Kentucky and has two girls, ages two and four. Her brother-in-law got married recently in Texas, and my nieces were both in the wedding. The afternoon ceremony was about a 40-minute drive from the hotel/reception site, and so by the time they arrived at the church to get primped, the twoyear-old was already having no-nap issues. And of course my sister’s plan to have the bridal party stylist handle her girls ‘dos was immediately

derailed, so she was left to improvise last minute with her preschooler’s very unruly (but gorgeous) red hair, sans any salon tools or product.

Sis eventually managed, but was stressed to the bejeesus right up until her little angels walked down the aisle.

On to the reception, where my sister actually enjoyed herself thanks to the clever planning of the bride and groom, who provided free babysitting. As soon as it was over, however, the twoyear old vomited all over the hotel room bed, just hours before Sis also became sick.

She called me the next day from the Austin airport (I was killing time at DSW during a soccer practice) to wonder what would happen if her baby threw up on the plane. I suggested she locate the air sickness bags ASAP and to make friends with at least one flight attendant, just in case. An hour later, I received a text telling me exactly what happens when a child becomes sick mid-flight. Turns out, the vomit bags weren’t so useful.

So my sister’s dreams of a nice family getaway didn’t pan out quite the way she’d planned. But that’s the thing with young ones; you should never plan anything. Expect the worst, hope for the best, but . . . prepare for the worst. Then you won’t be disappointed, and you might even be pleasantly surprised.

Good luck to all of you still in the tough zone. I promise, parenting does get easier, if only for a few short pre-teen years. Someday, you’ll be the mom with free time to shop for boots, not the frantic parent covered in puke.

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist.

You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Fishers business to relocate to Westfield

By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers Fishers-based Automatic Pool Covers made official at the January meeting of the Westfield City Council its intention to relocate its business, and all 24 employees, to the neighboring city.

Citing a lack of room to grow in their current location after several previous expansions on their existing building, company President Michael Shebek predicted the move would help to double the company’s business, allowing it to create up to 25 more jobs.

“Westfield really wanted us,” said Shebek.

“They were open and welcoming and worked hard to show us that we are the kind of business they wanted. I think it will be a great fit for both of us.”

While the news of relocation is unfortunate for Fishers, it remains a boon for Hamilton County. Before settling on Westfield as the new location, the company considered leaving the state altogether, with Utah and Ohio being top contenders.

“It was a very competitive project,” said Katie Culp, senior vice president for Indianapolisbased commercial real estate firm Cassidy Turley, which represented Automatic Pool Covers in its relocation search.

Ultimately, Culp said, a 10-year real property tax abatement and five-year personal property tax abatement, among other state level credits, helped to make the move the best option for the company. Moreover, Westfield’s proximity to U.S. 31 and ready-to-go sites made the move a

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Shebek shows some of the technology used in Automatic Pool Cover's products. In the new Westfield space, the company hopes to double its number of employees and has a much large location to work in.

Town council considers noise ordinance

By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers The Fishers Town Council convened to a full house at its Jan. 18 meeting. Among the audience members were the Cub Scout Weeblos of Den 4, Pack 106, who were working on their citizenship activity badge.

Though there were several items on the agenda, including a request to approve an uncontested bid for the 126th St. reconstruction, it was a proposed noise ordinance which garnered the most discussion from the council.

The ordinance in question would create a limit of 80 decibels (roughly the noise output of a lawn mower) at the shoreline of Geist Reservoir, and a 90 decibel limit six feet beyond the property line of a sound’s origin.

Concerns were raised by Councilor Eileen Pritchard on the latter point as to whether the restrictions would allow any bar or restaurant to have an outdoor band under the allowed decibel level. Rick Brandau, assistant director and zoning administrator, responded that it was unlikely.

“I don’t want an ordinance that says longstanding establishments that have successfully been doing this no longer can,” Pritchard said.

“The whole intent was to protect residents from constant music. I don’t want a sweeping ordinance that affects all outdoor music.”

Councilor Dan Henke offered his understanding of the bill, which was that it would

be enforced on a “complain-as-needed basis” to deal with nuisances.

“I guess I would rather not have an ordinance that we’re selectively enforcing,” Pritchard said.

The ordinance was continued for further discussion. The council was then presented with a request to approve a bid from Berns Construction in the amount of $765,906 to complete the 126th St. reconstruction. The bid, which was markedly higher than town director of engineering Jeff Heiking’s estimate of $323,775, was the only one presented to the town in the allotted bidding period.

Council President Scott Faultless questioned Heiking on the unusual lack of other bids.

“We were properly posted, but only one bid came in,” Heiking said. “We don’t know why.”

The council ultimately decided to authorize town manager Gary Huff to enter into price negotiations with Berns Construction, with the option to rebid if an acceptable price could not be reached.

lot easier for the business.

“We have used this (economic) downturn to really look long and hard at how we market to businesses,” Westfield Mayor Andy Cook said.

“We have revamped our zoning and planning and worked to be more developer friendly.”

Henke first to file candidacy for town judge

By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers Town Councilman Dan Henke last week officially announced his candidacy to be the first judge of the Fishers Town Court.

Jan. 19 was the first day to file for the municipal Henke election primaries. As of publication time, no other candidates had filed for the position.

“I’ve always had an interest in serving as a judge in some capacity,” Henke said. “Having been on both sides of the courtroom, I’d like to see what it’s like from the third angle in the courtroom, which is to sit on the bench.”

The proposed ordinance to create a town court was approved by the Town Council, including Henke, on Oct. 28. Prior to the vote, Town Manager Gary Huff explained the benefits of creating a new court.

“Our officers serve the community best when

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they are on the street and not in the waiting room at the court house,” Huff said. Currently, officers, and citizens, must travel to the Hamilton County Court in Noblesville to appear before a judge regarding ordinance violations.

“Not only will residents be relieved of the additional time and difficulty of going to court in Noblesville,” Huff added, “but the town will receive a larger share of the fees and fines resulting from ordinance violations.”

In declaring himself as a candidate for judge, Henke also has made official his intention not to run for an 11th year as Town Council member.

“I did realize that I would have to give up my town council seat in order to run,” Henke said.

“I looked at it, and decided that yes, I would like that challenge, and I think I’d be very well qualified to do it.”

Henke received a J.D. from the Indiana University School of Law in 1984. He served as a deputy prosecutor for 15 years, and currently has a defense practice in Noblesville.

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More or –er? Most or –est?

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By Brandie Bohney I received a great e-mail recently asking whether there is a trick to knowing when to use a comparative or superlative adverb (more or most) versus the suffixes –er or –est. It’s really an interesting question, and if you look it up online, you’ll get conflicting answers.

Quite a few people will tell you that the rule of thumb is that single-syllable words take suffixes, words of three or more syllables take the adverb, and two-syllable words can go either way. That’s a great rule of thumb, really, as it does hold true a good deal of the time, but the problem is that it is by no means foolproof.

Take for example the word fun. Are we really going to say that funner and funnest are acceptable? I don’t think so. And what about crazy and silly? Does it make any sense to use more or most with words that are obviously standard with suffixes? I’ll admit that I can’t think of any

three-syllable words that work outside the rule of thumb.

Here’s the thing: If you use this rule and come up with a word or word pairing that doesn’t make sense or sounds strange to you, I have a solution.

Check the dictionary.

One of the lovely things about dictionaries is that they list all the forms the word can take: plurals, comparatives, superlatives, and various other forms. If the word should be used with suffixes, those forms will be listed either before or after the definition(s).

That way, if you can’t decide whether or not it’s okay to use stupider, check the dictionary.

And then you won’t sound stupid.

Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

That’s a great rule of thumb … but the problem is that it is by no means foolproof.

DISPATCHES » Honor roll announced – The honor rolls for Hamilton Southeastern High School and Fishers High School students have been announced! They are available to view online at www.currentinfishers.com. » Still seking submissions – Riverside Junior High’s Words on Wings is accepting literary magazine submissions through February 4th. Turn in your short story, essay, photograph, illustration, or poetry to any of the submission boxes. Final submission deadline is Friday, February 4th. » World record dance attempt – Riverside Junior High needs 251 students dancing the cha cha slide to break the world record.

Friday, Feb. 4 2:45 4:30 pm. Admission is $3.

World Record t-shirts will also be available for $5 if we break the dance record! Parent volunteers are needed to help make this world record attempt a reality. Please email Lisa Woolsey at iulady83@aol.com » Indiana Black Expo College & Scholarship Fair – The Indiana Black Expo College & Scholarship Fair will be held on Saturday, January 29th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The

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Venue Conference Center in Indianapolis.

Over 50 universities will be represented and scholarships will be awarded on-site. More information is available in Guidance. » Scholarship opportunities – The Nancy Jaynes Memorial Scholarship of up to $1000 is being offered to qualified Indiana high school seniors who have a parent battling breast cancer or who have lost a parent to breast cancer. Application deadline is February 11th. Purdue University's Gemini Cooperative House is offering two $500 scholarships to qualified incoming Purdue male freshmen with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Acceptance of the scholarship does not bind the applicant to Gemini Cooperative House.

Application deadline is February 11th. » Spelling bee –The Scripps Spelling Bee will be held in the Hamilton Southeastern Junior High library on January 31st at 3:00 p.m. » Parent night – For Riverside Junior High 8th Graders will be held on February 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton Southeastern High School.

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Academy offers glimpse inside town government

By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers For the fourth year in a row, Fishers residents will have the opportunity to become “students” and examine the inner workings of their town government.

Fadness Registration opened Monday for the Fishers Town Government Academy, an eight-week course that will take students through the operations of the fire and police departments, wastewater treatment plant (one of the most popular classes, according to Deputy Town Manager Scott Fadness), and culminates with a mock town council meeting where the students act as councilors.

“The majority of the people I’ve found have come with predefined notions of government, and leave with different perspectives,” Fadness said. “This course gives them the ability and the insight to relate to public policy questions that they may need to vote on in a given year.”

With 22 graduates of the course now serving on town boards and commissions, Fadness said it has also become an unofficial “training

CLasses begin February 15th course” for government appointments.

A National Citizen Survey conducted in Fishers in 2009 reported that only 25 percent of residents participated in a club or civic group in the previous year, and only 17 percent had attended a town meeting. According to Town of Fishers communications director Maura LeonBarber, the Town Government Academy is gateway for people to get involved.

“The survey showed that people actually want to participate in government, but feel like they don’t have the opportunity,” Barber said. “This is a great chance especially for those interested in the town vs. city argument to ask questions about how things would operate differently.”

Interested people who are residents of Fishers and at least 18 years of age may register free of charge online at the Town of Fishers website (under the “Government” tab, select “Administration,” and then “Citizen Involvement”).

Classes begin February 15, and will run on Tuesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. until April 18.

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City or town?

Long-debated issue has arguments for each side

By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers Fishers residents may have to wait until 2012 to vote on whether to become a city, unless a special referendum is held by the State of Indiana.

Though Indiana state code does permit towns with a population of more than 2,000 to place a city initiative on the ballot of any election, the formation of a “unique city” may require a special state law exempting referendum restrictions, or a delay until the 2012 presidential election year, according to town council President Scott Faultless.

“If state law allowed it, I’m confident we’d have a vote in 90 days,” Faultless said.

There may be benefits to a delay in the vote, however, as fellow council member Eileen Pritchard suggested.

“I actually am somewhat of a proponent of the referendum being in 2012, because that’s when we will have the best voter turnout, in a presidential election year,” Pritchard said. “I lean towards having as many people as possible provide input.”

Whenever the vote does occur, Fishers residents will be presented with two choices. The first will simply be whether to become a city, or remain a town. The second will be whether Fishers should implement the plan of reorganization put forth by the town council, which calls for a merger between Fall Creek Township and the Town of Fishers, and the creation of a “unique city” which maintains the councilmanager form of government.

The plan of reorganization was adopted by both the Fall Creek Township Advisory Board and the Fishers Town Council at a joint meeting in December. Councilman Arthur Levine was the lone nay vote, with Fall Creek Township board member Mike Reuter abstaining.

Perhaps the biggest difference between the proposed “unique city” and other cities in Indiana is the retention of the council-manager form of government currently employed by Fishers.

Under the plan of reorganization, the City of Fishers will be operated by a nine-member city

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council elected at-large, though each must live in a separate district, who will appoint a professional town manager to run the day to day functions of the city.

Faultless and other proponents of the plan point to an estimated $200,000 in efficiencies from dissolving the Fall Creek Township management. Up to $800,000 could be saved, according to Faultless, once the city is able to stop making double payments for police and firefighter social security benefits. Currently, these departments are obliged to pay out to both traditional social security and a the 1977 Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension and Disability Fund.

Opponents say these savings are not guaranteed, as requests from other cities to remove their personnel from social security programs have been denied in the past.

The most organized group of opponents to the reorganization plan is the City Yes Political Action Committee, currently chaired by David Cox. Neither Cox nor another member of City Yes was able to be contacted by press time for comment.

The City Yes website (cityyesnow.com) criticizes the lack of a traditional mayor in the reorganization plan.

“City government has a system of checks and balances,” the site says. “The mayor and council must work together to implement the city’s vision. Both have limited powers. However, a town government has no checks and balances.

The council is both the legislative and executive body.”

However, Pritchard disagrees with this assessment.

“One of the reasons I am supportive of the council manager, instead of a traditional mayor, is that each time you have a new mayor come into the city, you have a new vision for the city, and you start following down that path,” she said. “And in four years or eight years, that new mayor coming in might have a new vision, and it might be a sharp left from where you were going.”

As well, with the current council-manager form of government in Fishers, Pritchard said, four people must be convinced that an idea is good before it can be implemented. In the proposed reorganization, that number would

by the numbers 2011 Hamilton County Municipal Tax Rates: • Sheridan : 1.40280 • Cicero: 0.80120 • Westfield: 0.76210 • Noblesville: 1.05210

• Fishers: 0.50220 • Carmel: 0.66640

What are some DIFFERENCES in the governance and operations of a city versus town?

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Executive Operations

Town manager operates executive branch in Fishers, subject to oversight by the town council

Mayor manages executive functions, some are subject to city council scru­tiny and approval

Executive Policymaking

Town council, or its designees includ­ing the town manager in Fishers, make policy

Mayor, or mayoral appointees make policy, which may be impacted by the city council

Executive Costs

Town Manager is a paid position in Fish­ers, there is no paid mayor position

Mayor would be a paid position, cur­rent paid position of Town Manager in Fishers would be eliminated

Financial Officer

Voters elect a clerk-treasurer, as now done in Fishers

Mayor selects controller (like in Ander­son) or voters elect a clerktreasurer (like Carmel)

Legal Counsel

Town council selects the town attorney as now done in Fishers

Mayor selects the city

increase to five.

Reorganization opponents also cite a lack of accountability to residents in the proposed plan, at least in comparison to what they see provided by a traditional city with a mayor. Pritchard said she find this argument difficult to understand.

“We’re all elected, just like a mayor is,” she said. “We have to run as a town at-large. Everybody in the town has a chance to give their input on all of us. I don’t know how you can be

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more democratic than that? How can you have a more purely democratic system than allowing every citizen to have input on all of their governmental leaders?”

The plan of reorganization, as well as all meeting minutes and the City-Town Committee Report are available online at the Town of Fishers website. All relevant documents will also be made available on the Current in Fishers website.

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DISPATCHES » Rain Garden planting expert to speak – Hamilton County Native Wildflower Garden Society meets Wed., Jan. 26 at 7pm at the Cool Creek Nature Center. Guest speaker is Shaena Reinhart, Urban Conservationist from the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District. Ms. Reinhart’s FREE public presentation will cover Plant Selection in Rain Garden Design. For details contact Dan Popiela, Hamilton County Parks & Rec. at (317) 774-2503 or email dan. popiela@hamiltoncounty.in.gov. » January gardening tips – 1. Start some annual flowers this month. Good picks include marigolds, sweet peas, stattice, impatiens, petunias, and snapdragons. 2. Choose some perennials to start now from seed. Delphinium, Shasta daisy, carnation, digitalis, and armeria are good choices.

-www.almanac.com » A Fire in My Belly – "A Fire In My Belly," a controversial 13-minute video created in the 1980s by artist, author, filmmaker and activist David Wojnarowicz (voy-nah-ROH-vitch) will show continuously in Herron School of Art and Design’s Basile Gallery through Feb. 5. "A Fire in My Belly" offers a view of the torment of AIDS, created in reaction to the death of Wojnarowicz’s mentor and lover, photographer Peter Hujar. It includes images of ants crawling on a crucifix.

For more information, visit www.herron. iupui.edu. » Buy American – You don't have to buy imports when stocking your bar. Try Ragged Mountain Rum from Great Barrington, Mass. (750 ml, $30). This rum distilled up in the Berkshires has all the burnt-sugar and banana flavors you get from the Caribbean stuff, plus some subtle smokiness and crisp complexity that taste exactly how New England feels this time of year.

-www.gq.com » A lower-calorie night out – First the bad news: Alcohol is calorie-dense, and a few drinks add up quickly. But by having a glass of water with each drink, you’ll wind up ordering fewer of them (and have less of a hangover the next morning, too). Per serving, wine has the fewest calories, then beer, then cocktails.

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Theater uses 'Tom Sawyer' to teach service

By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers Though the character of Tom Sawyer might be an ingenious rascal who is always looking for a way to escape work, for the student performers of Christian Youth Theater (CYT), it’s a lesson in community service.

“Being on the stage, for those that are performers, there’s a lot of satisfaction in listening to the applause and having the warm stage lights on you,” explained artistic director Mandie Polster. “If that’s all the kids are focused on, it becomes easy to develop a star mentality, which is unhealthy for a performer. It doesn’t become about the production or the relationships you develop with the cast, it’s just an ego grab.”

Polster said CYT tries to balance that tendency by giving back to the community on a regular basis. For the first weekend in February, the company will be teaming with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana to present “Tom Sawyer,” at Creekside Middle School in Carmel.

Free tickets were given to the “matches,” pairs of “bigs” and “littles,” and the “littles” will also get to participate in a round-robin workshop featuring, according to Polster, “a little bit

of dance, a little bit of singing, a little bit of everything.”

Polster said participating in a theater production fosters a community-centric mindset much in the same way playing on a baseball team might.

“We’re such a sports-minded community, that it’s easy to draw the sports parallels,” she said.

“Just like participating on a team, being com-

mitted to your fellow cast members, showing up to practice on time, knowing your lines, it all helps supports the micro community of the cast as a whole. If you expand that, and you’re working to support your town, it’s stronger for it. It’s really a microcosm of the broader community.”

Polster said the choice of Tom Sawyer was an easy one for the company.

“To some extent it’s all of our story,” Polster said. “To some extent we’ve run away from our families, run away from our realities, but realized that what we left back home is best, even though it comes with it’s flaws.”

To put on this production, CYT has 85 students, as well as numerous parent volunteers, who have been working for months.

“It’s really amazing to see their dedication and the quality of work they’ve been able to put out,” Polster said.

“Tom Sawyer” will run from Friday, February 4, at 2 p.m. to Sunday, February 6, at 2 p.m.

Pre-ordered tickets are $11 for adults, and $9 for students and seniors. Tickets can be ordered online at www.cyt.org.

“To some extent we’ve run away from our families, run away from our realities, but realized that what we left back home is best, even though it comes with it’s flaws.”

-Mandie Polster

Pick of the week

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis: Follow the Drinking Gourd The Children’s Museum will celebrate Black History month with a full schedule of events, including a “Follow the Drinking Gourd” presentation which will take place in the SpaceQuest® Planetarium. Beginning on February 1 and ending on February 28, patrons will be able to attend the “Follow the Drinking Gourd” program during which they will learn a slave song and see how slave families used the Big Dipper to find “freedom land” by travelling through the northern United States into Canada.

“Follow the Drinking Gourd” is an example of this type of spiritual. During the program, the specific directions given in each of the song’s lines will be revealed. The program is 24 minutes long and is ideal for families with children ages eight and up. Show times are Tuesdays through Fridays at 3:00 pm and weekends at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. There will be more frequent show times on President’s Day. Admission is free with the purchase of a museum ticket. Find more information by visiting the museum’s website at www.childrensmuseum.org or by calling the museum at 334-3322.

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Stoneware provides benefits that metal and glass do not.

Where do you like to eat? “I like the Cheesecake Factory a lot.”

What is your favorite item there? “I always get a strawberry martini and Renee’s chicken salad… and cheesecake, of course.”

What is unique about the Cheese Factory? “It’s made fresh, and the selection is great.”

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Owner Dina Romay-Sipe says the objective of the cafe is to encourage healthy eating because it often leads to a healthy lifestyle.

“We focus on natural and organic foods,” Romay-Sipe said.

Fresh herbs, fruits, vegetables or juices are used in all the foods prepared at Tulip Noir. “We’re using local foods whenever we can get them. Seasonal foods are almost always more nutritious,” Romay-Sipe said.

Every meal is prepared fresh for every customer. All salad dressings, sandwich spreads, soups and desserts are made on site daily. The menus change seasonally, bringing new entrees, coffees and herbs every season. Romay-Sipe says one of the cafe’s most popular items is grilled cheese. “Our grilled cheese is always more than just a little grilled cheese.” Romay-Sipe said.

The winter version for this season is made on rye bread with mushroom and onion sauté, Dijon mustard and cheddar and provolone cheeses.

Tulip Noir also makes an effort to be “green” by conserving energy on a daily basis and being conscious of waste created.

“All of our to-go items will bio-degrade in 45 days,” RomaySipe said. Tulip Noir is open Tuesday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for breakfast and lunch and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for brunch. The beverage menu is available all week. Tulip Noir is located at 1224 W. 86th Street in the Old Town Shopping Center. For more information, call (317) 848-5252 or visit www.tulipnoircafe.com.

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If you don’t have at least one stone, I suggest you get a round stone or bar pan to start with and then, when you have the best at-home pizza crust, rolls and cookies ever, you’ll be ready to try some other stoneware pieces.

In the next article I will discuss use and care for stoneware.

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By Jennifer Jacobi Stoneware is my favorite product to use when I cook and bake. Just like bakeries and pizzerias, my food comes out of the oven with a beautiful golden color at home, too.

For those of you that are unfamiliar with stones, they come in all different shapes and sizes, because, not one stone will meet all of your cooking and baking needs. There are round stones (pizza stones), bar pans, pie plates, bakers and a variety of others.

You might be wondering why I prefer using a stone over a metal or glass baking pan. There are several reasons, so let me explain.

When using a stoneware piece your food will taste better, look better and cook faster.

Stoneware becomes seasoned over time, like a cast iron skillet, and adds flavor to whatever you are making. Because it absorbs moisture from your food, it bakes evenly and will never leave you with burnt bottoms on your cookies, rolls or muffins. You know it’s becoming seasoned when it gets a dark almost dirty look to it.

Keep in mind, “the dirtier is looks, the better it cooks!”

Stones will not transfer tastes or smells so you can cook fish or chicken on it for dinner, clean it off, and then bake your cookies for dessert with no worries.

It is easy to clean and maintain as well. After the first few uses, when it becomes “seasoned,” a natural nonstick surface is created, so there is

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THEATRE The Diary of Anne Frank

The Indiana Repertory Theatre will present “The Diary of Anne Frank” Jan. 18 through Feb. 24. Tickets range from $20 to $52 each depending on show times. For tickets or details, visit www.irtlive.com.

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Ten years have passed since Brent and Andy shared their deepest secrets. Beethoven scholar Brent drifts from city to city performing and lecturing until he discovers Andy is following him. The production runs at the Phoenix Theatre through Jan. 30. Tickets range from $15 to $25 depending on performance dates. For more information, visit www.phoenixtheatre.org.

The Last Night of Ballyhoo

The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will present “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” Jan. 21 through Feb. 5. This 1997 Tony Award-winning comedy by Alfred Uhry, author of “Driving Miss Daisy,” has an illuminating message filled with humor, romance and revelations.

Tickets are $28 Friday through Sundays and $21 on Thursdays. For tickets, show times or other details, call 923-4597 or visit www. civictheatre.org.

Fiesta

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present “Fiesta” each weekend from Feb. 11 to 27 – Feb. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 13, 20 and 27 at 3 p.m. at 329 Gradle Drive in Carmel. Due to limited seating, reservations are required and are non-transferable to different dates for this event. Tickets are $35 (includes the concert, light snacks and beverages). For reservations, call 844-2660.

'Spelling Bee' at Beef & Boards

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre's 2011 season has kicked off with "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," which runs through Jan. 30. In this show, a Beef & Boards debut, a group of middle school misfits find that while they can’t often control the awkwardness of growing up, they can be standouts in spelling. Tickets for main stage shows range from $36 to $59, and include Chef Odell Ward’s dinner buffet. For show times, tickets or more information, visit www.beefandboards.com.

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Mickey's Irish Pub

The following performances and events will take place this week at Mickey's Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street. For more information call 573-9746.

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Mo’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be performing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call 770-9020.

Friday – Loo Abbey Saturday – Aberdeen Project

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Moon Dog Tavern

The following musical acts will be performing live at Moon Dog Tavern, 825 E 96th St., Indianapolis, 46240. Call 575-6364 for more information.

Friday – Good Seed Saturday – Henry Lee Summer and Friends

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The following musical acts will be performing live at the Slippery Noodle Inn, 372 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis. For more information, visit www.slipperynoodle.com.

Thursday – Stray Cat Blues Band Friday and Saturday – Big Daddy Caddy; LeVee Town

U2 Meets Shostakovich

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra welcomes its own ensemble-in-residence, the energetic string trio Time for Three, to perform in a Stella Artois Happy Hour at the Symphony series concert titled "U2 Meets Shostakovich" on Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. Tickets are $20 each with general admission seating. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information, visit www. indianapolissymphony.org.

COMEDY Morty’s Comedy Joint

The following acts will be performing at Morty’s Comedy Joint, 3625 East 96th St., Indianapolis. For show times or other details, visit www.mortyscomedy.com or call 848-5500.

Thursday through Sunday – Headliner: Cleveland

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Chicken Cacciatore Ingredients: • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces • 1 teaspoon dried oregano • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper • Cooking spray • 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms • 3/4 cup prechopped bell pepper • 1 1/2 cups tomato-basil pasta sauce • 1/4 cup dry red wine • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil Directions: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken evenly with oregano, dried basil, and red pepper. Coat pan with cooking

spray. Add chicken to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms and bell pepper to pan; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce and wine; bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with cheese and fresh basil.

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Super Bowl party tip: Pairing beers with food Planning a party for the upcoming Big Game? A beer and recipe-pairing party is perfect for a mixed crowd of those who want to watch the game and those who only want to watch the commercials. Those who don’t care about the game can entertain themselves by experimenting with specific pairings. The football fanatics can just enjoy the beer and great eats.

When pairing beer with food, match like with like–mild lagers and lighter ales with delicate and subtle foods, and full-flavored ales and even stouts with robust recipes.

Try a pilsner with a light dish like Stuffed Shrimp with Lemon-Pomegranate Glaze, or a full-flavored amber ale with the assertive Roasted Garlic and Shallot Potato Soup with Cheesy Croutons.

Mexican, Thai, Indian and German dishes are all good partners for beer. Usually the best beer to enjoy with a dish is the one from the country where the recipe originated. Soothing Singha beer from Thailand is ideal with Thai food, while Bohemia from Mexico is ideal with chileladen food, for example.

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WELCOME FROM ALL OF US AT ST.VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER NORTHEAST On behalf of all of us at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast, I’d like to welcome you to our weekly feature in Current in Fishers. We want you to get to know us — to learn all about our amazing healthcare facility right here in your neighborhood.

When we first came to Fishers three years ago, we knew we were joining one of the fastest-growing communities in the state. We knew we had to be a great healthcare partner for our neighbors. And this continues to be a responsibility that we take very seriously.

Today, we’re serving suburban northeast Indianapolis with comprehensive health care close to home. As we grow, and more of our neighbors rely on our care, we look forward to sharing our experiences with you in this feature. Join us as we to continue to help our neighbors stay healthy.

Yours in The Spirit of Caring, Kim Nealon Adminstrator St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast

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A Comprehensive Healthcare Facility Right Around the Corner: St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast No, it’s not a hospital. But short of offering extended inpatient services, St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast does everything a hospital does — and more. St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast is a 120,000 square-foot medical facility equipped and staffed to treat everything from headaches to severe injuries.

“We take care of nearly everything,” said Kim Nealon, administrator at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast.

“We have a full-service emergency department, board certified physicians, and we’re fully-equipped to stabilize and transfer patients to any outlying hospital.”

St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast finds itself in the middle of one of the fastest-growing communities in the state. Since they opened their doors three years ago, St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast has become an important healthcare resource for residents in Fishers.

“People here used to drive a greater distance for certain health services and full-service emergency care,” said Nealon. “One of our goals is to be comfortable for our patients, and provide great care close to home.”

There’s no question that patient comfort is a specialty at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast. For instance,

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patients scheduling an MRI can arrange for a therapeutic massage 30 minutes before their procedure. Last year, less than 1% of St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast patients spent time in a waiting room, thanks to the medical center’s quick, average 15-minute door-to-doc time — the time it takes a patient to see a doctor from the moment they walk in the door.

But for Kim Nealon, family comes first.

“We have a strong focus on wellness and prevention for families. Last year alone, our family care team had over 20,000 visits.”

Kim speaks not only as the administrator of St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast, but also as a patient.

“I feel good knowing I have a family physician who has a personal connection with my entire family. That’s because we don’t just treat the person here. We treat the body, mind, and spirit. To us, this is the whole package — what we live every day in The Spirit of Caring.”

To learn more about St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast, call 317-338-CARE (2273) for a brochure and directory.

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Mammography If you’re a woman over 40, it’s time to start having annual or biannual mammograms. St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast has the state-of-the-art imaging technology you expect — and people who treat you with The Spirit of Caring you deserve.

Bone Density Screening Osteoporosis affects 55% of people over 50 — especially women. St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast offers a simple bone mineral density test to determine whether you have osteoporosis. It’s safe, painless, and important to your good health.

Center for Women’s Health Women often put the healthcare needs of their loved ones first. But as women age, caring for their own needs becomes more important. Specialists at the St.Vincent Center for Women’s Health help women to understand these changing needs, and provide them with the care they need to stay healthy throughout their lives.

$49 HeartScan Heart disease is not just a serious health condition. It’s also the number one cause of death in the U.S. That’s why St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast offers the $49 HeartScan — a simple, painless, non-invasive test that can identify some early signs of heart disease.

Fishers Surgery Center With a state-of-the-art surgery center on the second floor, St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast is fully equipped to provide surgical services in a variety of specialties. And

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Audiology Audiologists at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast can identify and manage problems of the auditory, balance, and other neural systems that affect your ability to hear. We offer a wide range of services for both children and adults with hearing conditions.

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Family Practice and Internal Medicine Physicians We’ve got your doctor. At St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast, you’ll find family doctors, internal medicine doctors, and Ob/Gyns ready to help you live healthier lives — body, mind, and spirit — in The Spirit of Caring.

Pediatricians Pediatricians and specialists from Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent are available to treat children at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast.

Pediatric specialties include: • Endocrinology and Diabetes • Orthopedics • Ear, Nose and Throat • Pediatric Pulmonology • Pediatric Surgery

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Saturday, February 5, 2011, 8:00AM to Noon St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast 13914 E. State Road 238, Fishers (I-69 and SR 238) Free Screenings (8:00AM to noon): Cholesterol/Glucose, Bone Density, Balance, Skin Analysis, Skin Cancer, Hearing, Sleep Disorders, Stroke and more.

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Based on this research, the U.S. government is revisiting its sodium guidelines. The new thinking: Adults should consume no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day (two-thirds of a teaspoon), down from the previous limit of less than 2,300 mg. This adjustment means that Americans currently are getting more than double the recommended amount.

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Whooping cough back on rise in Indiana HEALTH

By Dr. Jugnoo Husain Indiana is in the throes of the worst outbreak of whooping cough since 1959. According to the Indiana State Department of Health, 689 cases of whooping cough (also known as pertussis) were reported by the end of 2010, including the death of two infants.

Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection caused by a bacterium called Bordetella pertussis. It is transmitted person-to-person via airborne droplets from sneezing or coughing or through direct contact with respiratory secretions.

Whooping cough usually affects infants and young children who are not vaccinated. However, the disease has been increasing in adolescents and adults because protection from childhood vaccine fades over time. Now that outbreaks are appearing across the country, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend a pertussis vaccine booster for teens and adults who haven’t had a shot since infancy.

Pertussis typically begins with cold-like symptoms that last for one to two weeks (sneezing, runny nose, slight fever, loss of appetite, irritability). During the second stage, the characteristic symptoms develop, including intense coughing spells followed by a gasping intake of

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The benefits of cinnamon FITNESS

By Laura Marenco Cinnamon is more than just a spice that can be added to food or drinks to give them an extra tasty flavor.

It also has medicinal value that can have a positive effect on the body. For instance, cinnamon has been found to have a positive impact on memory and brain function. It is soothing for the stomach and may aid in ulcer prevention. It suppresses bacteria that can lead to urinary tract infections and fungus related to yeast infections, and it lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.

Furthermore, one of its most important benefits from a weight loss and health perspective is that cinnamon prevents insulin resistance.

Research has found that a small amount of cinnamon (less than two teaspoons per day) has the ability to reduce blood sugar, increase a person’s natural production of insulin and lower blood cholesterol, even in those who suffer from Type 2 diabetes. This is very promising news for those who suffer from insulin resistance, because lowering levels of blood sugar and improving cholesterol ratios may assist in the reversal of this condition, and might prevent a further decline in health that could result in full diabetes.

Studies show that cinnamon is useful in help-

ing the body metabolize the body sugars more effectively and quickly, which decreases the body’s tendency to store fat. The decreased sugar levels also help the body get rid of hunger pangs, food cravings and puts an end to food binges. This, in turn, leads to lower food intake by the body.

A lower food intake coupled with a higher rate of metabolism means that the body loses weight more efficiently and quickly.

Cinnamon also can boost one’s energy, which dieters can take advantage of. With enough energy, you can burn fats better through aerobic exercising and weight training. The energy boost is actually a product of glucose being processed by the body instead of storing it in the blood stream.

For best results, look for a high-quality extract supplement, and always consult with your physician before introducing anything new to your diet and exercise program.

Laura Marenco is a certified personal trainer and nutritional advisor for PointBlank Nutrition.

You may e-mail her at laura@ pointblanknutrition.com.

air (the distinctive high-pitched “whoop”). The intense coughing may provoke vomiting or result in a blue or red face.

However, these classic symptoms may not be present in adolescents and adults, who may only have a persistent hacking cough that can last for several months; hence the Chinese name for pertussis is the “hundred day cough.”

Pertussis can be a potentially life-threatening illness in infants under the age of one, with complications including seizures, pneumonia, brain damage, or even death.

If started early, antibiotic treatment may shorten the duration of the symptoms. Antibiotics aren’t as effective if started late in the disease course, but they can help reduce the patient’s ability to spread the infection to others.

Prevention of the disease remains key: It bears repeating that immunization of all children, and booster shots for teens and adults who haven’t been immunized since infancy, are highly recommended.

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» Clothes to cost more in 2011 - Cotton prices are on the upswing and you're going to feel it in the stitched pocket.

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Rugs for good measure COMMENTARY

By Vicky Early A gorgeous rug can be the foundation of room or a textural background for the space but determining the correct size rug to make the most of a room can be daunting.

While I recommend leaving an equal amount of flooring exposed on all sides of the room, the type of room and furniture placement should factor into your decision. The first step is to measure the space and tape out your rug size options with blue painter’s tape. One of the most common mistakes is to rely on a visual or “eyeball’ the space. Doing this can be a costly mistake as a rug can look very different hanging on a rack.

Dining and Breakfast rooms

• When selecting a room size rug for the dining room, you need to measure the length and width of your table. Don’t forget to include the table leaf if you use it frequently.

• I recommend leaving enough space so the back legs of the dining room chairs can be placed on the rug. This will avoid chair legs getting caught on the edge of the rug when guests are pushing their chairs in and out.

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• I suggest selecting a size that allows each piece of furniture to be completely on or off the rug. The exception to this rule is a sofa; it is common for the back legs of a sofa to hang off the rug.

• Make sure to account for any heating vents or doorways.

• Depending on the usage of the room, you may want to consider traffic patterns.

Bedroom

• When measuring for a bedroom, you must first determine if you prefer one room size rug or several rugs around the bed.

• When considering one room size rug it

should be large enough for you to take a step or two when getting out of bed.

• If you have one bed centered in the room, you can place a rug at the foot of the bed and one on each side. If you have two beds in the room, you can add one more rug in between them.

• This is the perfect place to play around with rug sizes- Try a round rug or a rectangular rug placed at a diagonal underneath the bed.

Entry Way

• Select a material that can handle the high traffic areas. Nylon and wool are excellent choices.

• Make sure the door can open and close over the rug.

• If it’s a long hallway, you can also consider using runners.

• Don’t hesitate to use an area rug in a space that has carpet. It is the perfect way to provide contrast and delineate your furniture grouping.

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Troubles, troubles

New boutique goes 'green,' global

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By David Cain It’s a common phenomenon. Spending your time battling the symptoms of a problem rather than the actual problem. Sometimes it’s because you can’t identify the real problem or because you don’t want to fix the real issue. Other times it’s because you simply find it easier to correct the symptoms. Do you spend your time battling the limbs or do you chop away at the root?

I have two loving children. Each of them has things they want and, at this stage in their young lives, their reaction is more often based on instinct rather than sound reasoning. They react to stimuli rather than reason through it. The space between the problem or stimulus and their reaction is nearly nonexistent.

As human adults, that space should be wider to allow us to think through the solution rather than just reacting like a wild animal.

We aren’t badgers after all. You are a thinking person that has the amazing capacity to reason through a problem and the possible outcomes.

Even so, we generally ignore that capacity and just react. It’s our reflex reaction. It’s been said, we are not thinking people with emotions; we are emotional people that think. Emotions often take over and drive our reactions. Often that emotionally charged reaction leads to more troubles or, at least, the avoidance of a resolution.

I read a book recently that suggested a solution. The solution was to create the space to think about the problem and diffuse the emotion. The idea is simple. Stop the reflex reaction by introducing a question that would require you to stop and think rather than just emotionally reacting. Create more space between the stimulus and your response.

The more space, the more time there is to practice a less emotional reaction to problems.

When confronted with a problem that makes your blood boil, as soon as you feel the heat, stop all reactions. Take a second and offer a comment that requires you to think. If you can get the brains of both parties working, you can spark a more rationale response.

By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers Recycling clothing isn’t a new concept, says Jeanie Wignall. She just thinks it’s a shame that prom dresses and bridal gowns often don’t get the same second-life that a pair of jeans or flannel shirt might.

Wignall Wignall is the owner of Havilah’s Resale Boutique, which opened in August of 2010 in Fishers. The familyoperated business sells teen and miss designer wear, as well as prom, pageant, bridal and quinceañera dresses.

“The fact that we sell ‘pre-loved clothing,’ we consider that to be going green,” Wignall said. “Most of the clothing we sell is recycled.”

According to Wignall, the new business is being very well received.

“What we’re finding is that Fishers families are hurting just like everyone else,” she said. “Girls get to bring in their clothing, which they know has a great amount of value, and they know it has a chance to recycle around to another girl who will love the dress just as much as they did.”

“Plus they get paid, too,” Wignall added. “It’s kind of a win-win for everybody.”

Additionally, in 2010 the boutique was able to partner with the Brownsburg High School Spanish Club to donate more than 75 quinceañera dresses to Casa Bernabe Mission, a large orphanage in South America. According to Wignall, through their partnership all the teen girls of the mission were able to attend Thanksgiving dinner wearing their new gowns.

“I even got to meet the little grandma that runs that orphanage,” Wignall said. “She came to meet one of the families in Carmel, and she stopped by the shop to thank us for the gowns.”

“Our shop is a pretty happy place,” said Wignall. “It’s a great environment, because we’re helping people on both sides.”

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By Ryan C. Fuhrmann, CFA The start of the calendar serves as a reset button for investment manager performance. With the 2011 clock already ticking, here are a few stock picks I think will perform well for the coming year -- and over the next few years.

The healthcare space is due for a rally now that legislation has been finalized and removed quite a bit of uncertainty in the industry. Abbott Labs stands out for its diversification among pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and nutritional products. It is also growing fast overseas and international accounts for more than half of sales. The price-to-earnings multiple of just over 11 is also pretty reasonable given the company’s solid growth prospects.

Zimmer Holdings is based not too far from Indianapolis in Warsaw and is a pure play in the medical device space. Its sales were hurt during the recession and a couple of company-specific issues, but should bounce back along with the economy. The aging of America also means favorable demographics and growing demand for hip, knee replacements, and related surgeries.

The P/E is just over 13 and also pretty reasonable.

Ryan C. Fuhrmann, CFA, is a financial writer and investment manager based in Carmel. He is long shares of Abbott, Zimmer, and Cisco but has no positions in any other company mentioned above. Feel free to contact him at ryan@fuhrmanncapital.com or visit his website at www.

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Strengths: Spacious kitchen with upscale amenities and hearth room.

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Challenges: Lack of private backyard. Located in prestigious neighborhood still under development.

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Consignors Gallery is a quality consignment furniture store now open in Noblesville.

The business, which opened in November, is based out of the big green barn at 77 Metsker Lane, which is on the south east corner of SR 32 at Hague Road. The building is a converted old barn with lots of rustic charm. Lazy Acres Antique Mall was the last business to occupy the building.

Darrell and Kris Boyer are the owners. Darrell is also a licensed auctioneer and appraiser. Kris works part-time at a local bank. The two owned and operated a consignment furniture store near Lexington, Ken. before moving to Noblesville and beginning Consignors Gallery.

The business regularly accepts consignments of well-made furniture in like-new condition that can be sold at affordable prices, especially pieces made by Baker, Bernhardt, Century, Henredon, Pennsylvania House and vintage pieces by Ethan Allen and Tell City.

Their motto is: “We love to help people live better for less.”

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Get a job, or own a business?

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By CJ McClanahan Over the past two years, I have received dozens of résumés from individuals looking for jobs. After reviewing their backgrounds, skills and interests, I place these individuals into one of two categories: entrepreneur or corporate.

I always send a follow-up email and ask, “Have you ever considered becoming a business owner?” Usually, the individuals with the corporate background will indicate that they are not a “risk taker” and are looking for something with a little more stability.

The entrepreneur will usually respond by saying they have considered buying a business but didn’t know where to start. There is a significant risk in starting a business. More than 70 percent of businesses fail in their first five years, 80 percent in the first 10 years. But, as long as you are comfortable with the risks, here are the fundamental characteristics you need for success: Flexibility – No matter how many hours you put into the business plan, you will probably need to change your approach many times during the first few years until you figure out what works.

Thick skin – Nearly all small business owners start out as a salesperson. You need to go out into the marketplace and convince skeptical prospects that they should invest in your prod-

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uct or service. This involves a ton of rejection.

You can’t take it personally.

Hard work – For every Groupon there are approximately 10,345,276 small businesses that require a ton of hard work to get off the ground.

Be prepared to put in some long hours.

Accountability –The days of spending your lunch hour complaining about the boss are over. You should be ready to take 100 percent responsibility.

Sociable – As a business owner you will need to build meaningful relationships with prospects, clients, vendors, strategic partners, and many others. You can’t sit behind a desk and reformat spreadsheets all day long.

Building a successful business isn’t rocket science, but it does require significant discipline with little return in the first few years. Ask your closest friends and family members if you have these five characteristics. If not, I’d say get your résumé ready. If you do, maybe it’s time that you take the leap.

CJ McClanahan is the founder and president of reachmore, a leadership training and consulting firm, and also the author of “Thrive.” To contact CJ, or to find out more about reachmore, go to www.goreachmore.com.

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Ophiuchus creates astrological panic HUMOR

By Mike Redmond And now, the latest “news” from the offices of Hokum, Hooey, Malarkey and Nonsense (LLC): A whole bunch of us have new zodiac signs.

The world of People Who Actually Believe This Zodiac Baloney was rocked recently when some science guys reported that position of the earth relative to our sun had shifted since the creation of the zodiac in ancient times. This means that the stars no longer line up the way they used to, and someone is going have to rewrite the lyrics to “Age of Aquarius.”

Add to this the evidence that the creators of said zodiac, the ancient Babbalooneyans, left out one zodiac sign entirely – oops -- and what you are left with is a real panic for the 25 percent of Americans who really believe in astrology.

The missing zodiac sign is called Ophiuchus.

Why did those ancient astronomers leave it off the list?

Personally, I think it has to do with the name.

Even if you could pronounce it, who would want to be an Ophiucan? It sounds like an insult. It never would have gone over in the discos and fern bars of the heyday of astrology, the 1970s: “Hey, baby, what’s your sign?”

“Ophiuchus.”

“Same to you, lady.”

Anyway, now we’re left with a completely new zodiacal calendar. I can’t wait to hear how my friends who go by this stuff justify their behavior now. I mean, one day you’re a Libra and so you use that as an excuse for what are considered to be Libran traits of being diplomatic and urbane. The next day, you’re a Virgo. Do you have to start acting differently or will you simply rewrite the rules to make Virgos diplomatic and urbane instead of independent and frank as they’ve always been?

I used those examples, by the way, because that what has happened to me. All my life I have been under the impression I was Libran.

Now I find out that nope, I’m actually a Virgo. I am stunned to say the least.

It has been a very long time since anyone called me anything even RESEMBLING a Virgo. However, I should also point out that it has also been a long time since anyone called me diplomatic and urbane.

Oh, well. Whatever I am, I can take comfort in this: I’m not an Ophiuchan.

And that’s the good “news” from here.

Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

Water on the brain HUMOR

By Dick Wolfsie I’m not the smartest consumer in the world, but the other day when I was scanning the label on my bottled water to make sure there were no carbs in it, I saw something strange.

“Best if drunk by December 31, 2012.” Well, that’s New Year’s Eve, and I am at my best if I’m drunk before the year changes, but I don’t think that’s what they mean.

That gave me just two years to gulp down the product, or else. Or else what?

I think it’s fair to ask what is actually going to happen to this water after two years. It can’t lose its nutrient value. It doesn’t have any. It can’t lose its color. It has none.

One company I spoke to said the water changes in taste after a year. Changes to what? I sure wouldn’t know. Blindfold me with a bag of Doritos and a jar of Redd Foxx Salsa and I can’t tell the difference between Budweiser and Merlot.

And so what if my Evian tastes funny?

There’s a world of difference between funny tasting water and funny tasting mayonnaise.

Trust me.

What about people who buy bottled water for the sole purpose of storing it in case of a terrorist attack? “Harold, I have some bad news for you. We’ve been hiding in the basement now for two months and I think our

bottled water has expired.”

“Pour it down the drain, Maude. I know how little will power you have when you get dehydrated.”

Then I read that the American Red Cross advises changing your bottled water every six months. I doubt I’ll remember. I haven’t changed my soy sauce in 13 years. There is a jar of honey in my pantry that I took with me when I hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon in 1969.

So what should I do with this expired water? I can’t just pour it down my kitchen sink.

There’s probably some government regulation against it—a government program to collect and properly dispose of expired water. I’d like to know more about this. With my luck, I’ll end up buying property next to an expired water dump. There go the real estate values.

I know we are all going to die, but I’m glad people don’t have expiration dates printed on them. Although, at the age of 64, mine should probably read: BEST IF USED BY DECEMBER 2045.

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Updating a ’90s kitchen REMODELING

By Larry Greene Original kitchen: This home in the Huntington Chase subdivision on the west side of Carmel was built in the 90s and included the original kitchen. The homeowner wanted to update and replace the oak cabinets, vinyl flooring, finishes and lighting.

Budget considerations: The homeowner was concerned with overspending for the neighborhood. A minor kitchen remodel was considered, but it was decided that the existing cabinets were not high quality enough to salvage. Thus the best option was to jump up to a full remodel but be careful with not spending too much on high end materials. The cost was kept at a “mid-range” level by the carefully selecting the main materials (cabinets, appliances, flooring) and focusing on a “pull and replace” design scheme.

New features: The new design included the following changes: Exhaust vent: The old microwave included a recirculating kit for ventilation. The new microwave was modified to vent to the exterior with new ductwork including a vent cover on the exterior of the house.

Cabinets: The perimeter cabinets were upgraded to new semicustom maple cabinets in a sable stain with no highlight. The door/drawer style was a square raised panel full-overlay with five-piece flat panel drawer face construction with full-extension drawer glides. The island cabinets were maple semi-custom cabinets in an espresso stain.

Before Tile backsplash: The new tile in the backsplash area included Bucak Medley Amalfi 2”x4” Mosaic tile in a horizontal brick pattern with kahlua cream grout. This was accented with light walnut somersets at the exposed edges of the backsplash.

Granite: The new kitchen included three-centimeter Amorello Boreal granite countertops with a standard eased edge.

Electrical improvements: The new appliances required the addition of new upgraded electrical circuits. The lighting was upgraded to include new recessed can lights, pendants over the island and xenon light bars for under the wall cabinets.

Flooring: The existing vinyl flooring was replaced with 3-1/4” wide natural white oak prefinished plank flooring throughout the first floor.

Preparing for a spring delight GARDENING

By Holly Lindzy One of my happiest times of the year is when the lilacs bloom in Indiana.

Aunt June nurtured my affinity for lilac many moons ago and we used to go absolutely nutty over the fluffy, fragrant blooms each year. She was my inspiration for all things horticulture and I miss her dearly. So when the lilacs and dogwood bloom each year, it’s almost like a celebration just for her. I love it. And the lilac is the definitive signature of the Hoosier spring.

Some of the oldest and most prolific blooming shrubs in the region are the hardy lilac. While they can afflicted by a number of issues, they are some of the easiest to please and the return on them is priceless.

Once in a while, however, the question is posed on why a lilac won’t bloom and for that there are several possible reasons.

A lilac blooms on the previous years’ growth so the timing of pruning a lilac is critical. You must prune it directly after the bloom fades to ensure a bloom for next year. Or, don’t prune

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Sometimes an older lilac will lose its lust for life and need rejuvenation, but sadly I do not have the room to write about it this week.

Rejuvenation applies to many species of shrub so I promise to make that next week’s column.

Lilac is a sun lover so, many times, a lilac will balk in the shade. Make sure yours is sited in full sun for best results and a dose of fertilizer each spring will bring about lustrous growth for the season. A dose of high phosphorous fertilizer in the fall will encourage good root growth and assist in the longevity of any shrub orplant.

It’s simple enough to delight in this Hoosier favorite … easy to please and plentiful in its reward.

It’s worth the time and effort to grow. Enjoy!

Holly Lindzy is an Indiana accredited horticulturalist and advanced master gardener residing in Noblesville.

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God and man: Who’s seeking whom?

SPIRITUALITY

By Bob Walters Do we seek God, or is God seeking us?

Often lost in “seeker-sensitive” worship is the truth of what Jesus Christ’s earthly mission actually was. He was sent by God to seek us and bring us back to His flock like the shepherd who looks for the lost sheep in the New Testament parable.

Too often it’s marketed in churches that Jesus is entirely about “paying for” our sins and that our guilt should make us love Jesus. I can’t think of a worse way to describe God’s love, the work of Jesus Christ, or the reason for the Holy Spirit.

Folks, we’re sinners and we have to understand that. But fear and guilt will never help us find God; they only create focus on ourselves.

Read the Bible and know that God already dealt with our sin by loving us and courageously giving His son.

When we immerse our “faith” in guilt and shame, we reject God’s love and free gift of salvation. We make God’s divine love a transaction or a payment plan instead of letting him just give it to us on His terms … on faith.

What does John 3:16 say? For God was so mad at the world that He killed His only begotten Son so believers would be guilt-ridden forever? No. Ben Franklin-Current-0111.qxd:Layout 2

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Then comes the clincher in John 3:17: Jesus was sent into the world “not to condemn the world” but so “the world through Him might be saved.”

It’s easy to become so focused on “seeking” or “finding” God that we forget that the greatest revelation of God’s grace and love was the fact that He already sent His Son humbly – without sin, into a fallen world, to seek us­– to restore us to the perfect communion with the Godhead in the Kingdom of God, “not to condemn us.”

So don’t obsess over seeking God; He’s already seeking us. The biggest part of trusting God is trusting that He is looking for – and looking out for – each of his sheep.

Take some terrific Old Testament advice from Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Over and over Jesus says that with faith in Him, we’ll be saved.

He’s telling us the truth.

Bob Walters (www.believerbob. blogspot.com, email rlwcom@aol. com) was initially encouraged to see the “Believe” poster in a public school classroom. Now he just feels sorry for the horse.

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Betty Leahey, 76, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 15 at her home. She was born on Feb. 24, 1934 to C.B. and Ada (Broughton) Foley in Richmond, Ken. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Indianapolis where she served as church secretary. Betty had worked at the Indianapolis Hilton Hotel and National City Bank. She is survived by two daughters - Rebecca and husband Richard Norton of Noblesville; Ellen and husband Roger Colyer of Mosheim, Tenn; one son, Charles and wife Vicki Cornelison of Franklin, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.

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Congratulations to the city of Carmel on the grand opening of the spectacular new Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts.

My colleagues and I share the community’s excitement about this magnificent facility and its potential to bring stellar performances to the residents of central Indiana and beyond. This is truly a new beginning for the performing arts in our community, and we’re proud to be a part of the celebration.

It’s also a new beginning for Clarian North Medical Center, which just this week became Indiana University Health North Hospital.

Our new name recognizes our unique partnership with one of the nation’s largest medical schools – Indiana University School of Medicine. This distinction is meaningful, offering our patients in Hamilton County access to highly skilled physicians, the most innovative treatments and the latest medical technology. For our area’s youngest residents, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health will continue to provide nationally recognized pediatric programs at what is now called Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health North Hospital.

We not only have a new sign out front, but a renewed commitment to provide the preeminent care and medical expertise patients have come to know and expect from our hospital since it opened in 2005. United with more than 20 hospitals across Indiana under one strong Indiana University Health identity, we also add to that pledge an assurance that patients are making the right choice for their healthcare. As evidence, IU Health, one of the nation’s leading health systems, has been named among “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S.News & World Report for five consecutive years.

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America’s music Finding a creative heart for our city in the Heartland

By Jim Brainard Carmel Mayor

January 29 represents a monumental event in Carmel’s history as well as the entire Central Indiana region. On this day, the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate its grand opening and the beginning of a cultural legacy right here in Carmel.

Brainard It is a dream that has become a reality and the most important thing about it, is that this is a shared dream, the dream of a community.

Feinstein

By Michael Feinstein Artistic Director What a wonderful opportunity we have here in Central Indiana to do something for people’s spirits, not just in Indiana, not just in the Midwest, but everywhere in America.

You see, I believe art and music is exactly what we need in our lives right now. We need to be balanced and in harmony. Our hearts need to be nourished, just as much as our stomachs and our pocketbooks.

And that’s why it’s so important that the arts are being developed as an integral part of our lives.

It’s also why it’s important that the Palladium, in the very heart of the country, is going to be the home not only to the Center for the Performing Arts, but also home for my organization and archive, the Foundation for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook. I come from the Midwest myself. Some of our greatest songwriters—Cole Porter and Hoagy Carmichael—also came from the Midwest, from right here in Indiana.

That’s why I don’t talk about the Great Tin Pan Alley Songbook, or the Great Broadway Songbook, but the Great American Songbook. The music that I love is not the property of any one place like New York or Los Angeles. It doesn’t belong to any elite group. It’s American music.

What is American music, you ask? It’s the music of Irving Berlin and Duke Ellington, George and Ira Gershwin and Rodgers and Hart, Jerome Kern, Johnny Mercer, Harry Warren, Cole Porter. And the more you know about the Great American Songbook, the more clearly you recognize that it encompasses everything in our tradition: blues, jazz, country, classical.

With the Palladium’s inaugural season, we hope to show you something about the breadth, and generosity, and inclusiveness of the Great American Songbook. Our vision for the programming of the Palladium is inclusive. We want to bring Indiana the best of every kind of music, dance and theater.

I’m tremendously excited to be a part of the Center for the Performing Arts. I’m looking forward to bringing you some of this priceless heritage of American song. January 2011 is only the beginning.

I’ll see you in the Palladium.

During the last decade, we have had the unique opportunity to build the city in which our children and grandchildren will grow up. The location where City Center now stands was a blighted area next to undeveloped land in the central core of Carmel. This allowed us to carefully plan a project that would impact our city greatly.

During my first mayoral campaign in 1995, a recurring question came up among citizens: “Where’s downtown Carmel?” It was this question that sparked the vision for Carmel City Center, a true downtown where citizens can gather together and feel like a part of their city, a place where people have walking access to many amenities and recreational activities. The Center for the Performing Arts at/as a part of City Center offers opportunities for cultural enrichment for Central Indiana residents and visitors to the region. The Palladium is intended to be a landmark in this community for hundreds of years, for its architectural style, exquisite construction and acoustical precision.

The construction of the Center for the Performing Arts was financed using tax increment financing (TIF), which is generated from tax revenue from new businesses that locate in the designated TIF district, so no residential tax dollars were used to develop City Center.

The Center for the Performing Arts will not only be a cultural center, but will bring us the added benefit of economic development as Carmel and Central Indiana compete with other cities around the globe for high paying jobs, corporate headquarters and economic opportunities. We have already seen millions invested in nearby properties, attracted companies to locate here and had residents move here to be near this vibrant City Center.

People want to be in Carmel because it is a safe city with exceptional amenities: we have an outstanding educational system, a growing economy, the support of incredible local organizations, and now we will have several opportunities for cultural enrichment.Our community’s commitment to the arts is one of the reasons Carmel is garnering attention. The arts have inspired us for centuries. The arts uplift the spirit. They are good for the soul. Now, we will have a place to come together to enrich our lives and the lives of our children and grandchildren.

We are truly blessed to be living in a community that has the foresight, ability, and the will, to build an environment rich in cultural amenities that sets the stage for future growth and creates a landmark that will leave a legacy for generations to come.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Now is the time

Nearly fifteen years in the making, to the Grand Opening events of this week, now is the time to celebrate the accomplishment. The Palladium as the centerpiece of the city’s performing arts complex, represents more than the hundreds of thousands of hours of craftsmanship and experience that built the hall. It symbolizes a statement that Carmel is ready to be a leader in the regional and national arts community, and demonstrates a commitment to Carmel’s future as it continues to grow and thrive economically, creatively, and in spirit.

The Palladium’s promise of regional appeal is balanced with the fact that this great Concert Hall will be local, as a home for our arts organizations, a place for music focused on cultural education, and a place where residents can see the benefit of the culture and commerce it will bring to our city.

Photo by Kelsey Floyd

Our leaders, years ago, saw that Carmel needed, and deserved, something special, interesting and positive to put it on the map. With exact master planning, extensive research, careful decision making and responsible funding, The Palladium will be for Carmel what Carnegie Hall is to New York City. We applaud the hiring of Michael Feinstein as Artistic Director and Steven Libman as Executive Director as an investment in our City’s and the Center’s future, as they will safely and surely navigate the Palladium to its rightful place among the greatest performance halls in the nation.

The foresight it took to make the Palladium a reality and the dedication from all involved parties is truly something special, and proves to us at Current Publishing that Carmel is ready to take center stage, more so now, than ever before.

- Margaret Sutherlin

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Creating an identity

The Palladium is, and was built to be, Carmel’s signature building

What’s in a name

The Palladium

After playing the first notes on the Palladium’s stage with Grammy-nominated artist Michael Feinstein, Mayor Jim Brainard addressed the crowd of about 600 and said “Why do we have to default to Chicago as the cultural center of the Midwest? We can do it right here.”

That statement summed up, as simply as possible, the reason behind what has been a long and complicated process in planning, designing and constructing The Center for the Performing Arts. Carmel started on this road more than 13 years ago but now, with the grand opening of the arts center’s signature component, the Palladium, the city has what Brainard and others have wanted for it for some time: an identity.

The city of Carmel was a different place 20 years ago. The population was significantly smaller, and it lacked the amenities it has today. Since that time, new developments have made Carmel citizens less dependent on Indianapolis for services and entertainment, but in May of 1997, the city announced plans for what is now known as The Center for the Performing Arts, a project intended to separate Carmel from other suburban communities and give it a greater personality.

Choosing a site was easy. The center would replace an old, abandoned Kroger building which many described as an eyesore. But the decision to construct arts venues was not a given.

Several possible facilities were mentioned for that location, including an arena which a minor league hockey franchise would call home. But Brainard said the Indianapolis area already had enough sports facilities.

“Our region has so many amenities to be able to offer the public,” he said. “What we didn’t have was a good music venue. We thought, ‘There’s a missing niche here for Carmel.’”

Willem Brans, vice president of New York-based Arts Consulting Group, has served as a consultant on this project since 1997, first with ARTEC Consultants, which conducted a utilization study to determine what type of arts venues were needed. The research, Brans said, found

Artist behind the camera Photography serves a practical function in construction.

Documenting progress and details, it allows project managers and workers to keep an eye on their work.

For Shiel Sexton construction project manager Doug Adams, photography on a construction site has a new and creative edge when he brings out his camera.

An amateur photographer, Adams initially picked up the camera as an art form when he had his first child, and for the Palladium, it was a project he didn’t want to miss capturing on film. Across the site, Adams brought his artistic eye to the photographs he created, capturing the faces of construction workers, the craftsmanship of the entire project, and intricacies of the process.

“A project like the Palladium doesn’t come around often, especially in your career. I knew from past experiences on

a need for an acoustically perfect venue in the region, and a1,600-seat concert hall could be utilized by local and nationally touring acts. The study also showed a need in the area for two smaller theaters.

“We didn’t want to go head on and compete for the Broadway shows with Clowes Hall and the Murat,” Brainard said. “At the same time, we identified 30 music groups that don’t have a place to play.”

One group seeking a permanent space was the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, which currently rents an undersized facility at Marian University. Civic will relocate to Carmel as the primary occupant of the 500-seat proscenium theater later this year, and many smaller, local groups will call a 200-seat studio theater home.

The primary, and most recognized part of the project, however, is the Palladium, which Brans said may be the greatest work of award-wining architect David Schwarz. Even before the kick-off of the Palladium’s inaugural season, Brans said the concert hall already had given Carmel a new identity and added prestige in the international arts community.

“There aren’t too many of these buildings being built, so when one opens, there’s worldwide interest in it,” Brans said, adding that he believes there are only about five to 10 halls near the Palladium’s caliber nationally. “The goal the mayor had from the beginning was to get great acoustics and I think people are going to be stunned when they hear how great this building sounds.”

-Kevin Kane

projects, I was going to want to do a lot of my own documentation of it, or I’d regret it later,” said Adams.

When he’s working, he pays close attention to not just lighting and subject matter, but capturing the mood and story of a project, including the workers, whom he gives copies of the pictures he takes of them. Adams’s favorite thing he said, is watching something come together for the public.

Adams

“We can see and visualize it, but for a lot of people they don’t really know what they’re getting until it’s done. As a builder the best part is simply putting our project to use,” he said.

Villa Rotonda

The Palladium in Carmel is inspired both in its name and architecture by the 16 century architect Andrea Palladio. Originally named Andrea di Pietro della Gondola, Andrea became Palladio, a name given to him by Italian Renaissance humanist and writer, Giangiorgio Trissino, referencing the wisdom of the Greek goddess Athena. Palladio’s name was just only just the start of his interest in ancient Greek and Roman architecture and design however, and Palladio his unique principles set forth in his “Four Books of Architecture” are today widely recognized as influential and important in architectural history.

Palladio was born in Italy in 1508. In 1521 he was apprenticed to be a stonecutter for 6 years but after 3 broke the contract to move to Vicenza. Immediately following this he was admitted into the guild of masons and stonecutters. It was then he started a reconstruction of the Villa Cricoli near Vicenza, and took an interest in Greek and Roman art and architecture.

A Renaissance architect, Palladio was fascinated with systems and rules in design, not just aesthetically, but also for construction. It was his rules of symmetry, paying close attention to shape and proportion that helped establish his designs as lasting.

Carmel’s Palladium is architecturally based off of Palladio’s Villa Capra, La Rotonda in Vicenza, Italy. La Rotunda, known for its symmetrical design of identical temple front porches facing out from each side of the square building, was unique for that location because it provided similar views of the surrounding countryside. Carmel’s Palladium is similar to this in the sense that the square building’s four sides are alike in their appearance, creating the façade of a symmetrical exterior. They are shaped around the domed central space of the ‘single room’ concert hall, similar to La Rotonda’s central round salon. For this reason, the Palladium is named after the famous building and architect that inspired its design.

-Kelsey Floyd

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Creating

the Palladium It was a long process to reach the January 22, 2011 opening, with countless hours of design and man-power. From the initial groundbreaking in March 2007 there were plenty of challenges along the way to meet function and aesthetics, and stay on schedule. Here is a look at the Palladium from its early days to now.

In early 2007, the Palladium starts to take shape with the first walls and foundation, and the elevator shaft.

Concrete inspections helped make sure that the Palladium would last as long as it was designed to.

October 2008, the skeleton of the Palladium starts taking shape with steel and concrete.

In January 2010, the Palladium started showing signs of completion, with only a little bit more limestone to be placed.

Project Manager Mike Anderson inspects the Palladium in the summer of 2010.

Exterior work took several years and thousands of man hours to complete correctly throughout 2008 and 2009.

In May 2010, workers installed floor to ceiling scaffolding in the hall to finish painting, design work, plaster work and finishing touches before the January 2011 deadline.

Over two inches thick in some places, the plaster dome in the concert hall took skilled artisans and craftsman to complete.

Photo Credit: Doug Adams Photography, CSO Architects, Kelsey Floyd

indiana made, indiana material The design may have Greek and Roman influences, but the material is all Indiana.

Indiana limestone quarried and cut in Ellettsville, Ind. covers the entire exterior of the Palladium and took just over eight months to install, and roughly two months to cut and prepare for the Palladium.

“Indiana limestone is known as one of the

best products in the world,” said Brandon Bogan of CSO Architects. “It’s only appropriate that since we’re here in Indiana, the Palladium is uses the Indiana product.”

Covered in nearly 35,000 cubic feet, the limestone for the Palladium was cut into careful blocks and hoisted into midair before workers carefully installed them in 2009.

Craftsman cutting limestone to be used on the Palladium Doug Adams Photography

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Inside and Out

elegant walls

Classical Influences

Aerial view motif

Knabe’s design Color Photo by CW Photography

The interior and exterior design of the Palladium is especially particular, with details throughout meant to reflect the classical architecture of the building. Influences by Palladio and Robert Adams, two architects greatly inspired by Greek and Roman classical design, have been used to inspire the Palladium’s design to be not only timeless, but also suit the growing architecture in the community around it. Inside the Palladium the exterior’s elegant limestone and symmetry is carried throughout in careful detail.

Color might be one of the most immediate design details of the entire building. Shades of green, pinks and blues, grays and dark browns, and crisp clean whites all were used to decorate the hall. The colors chosen reflect a very particular neoclassical style created by Robert Adams, who characteristically used paint, rather than wood veneers or other coverings, to decorate his spaces in the 18th century.

Palladium architect David Schwarz said the reason for using paint as creatively and as it was, had to do with the design aesthetic of the space, but also to maintain the budget.

Italian stone chosen for the lobby floors, and even carpeting on the upper floors, has each of the colors in it, further enhancing the wall colors and designs in the space.

One of the subtle visual cues throughout the hall is the aerial image of the Palladium. The motif is used throughout, in specially created glass, stairs, lights, borders, railings and floor tiles and is meant to create uniformity and interesting details that interest visitors each time they come into the space.

The symmetry on the exterior with the “four fronts” also carried throughout the Palladium with the various lobbies, and rooms. Each space was carefully planned for entrances, windows, and even design in the floors.

Robert Adam: the Palladium’s interior design The Neoclassical architecture and design of Robert Adam inspired the look of the interior design of Carmel’s Center of the Performing Arts. The style was traditional in the upper and middle class homes of England in the 18th Century, providing a cleaner and more open look as compared to the preceding mathematically structured Georgian Style, and was highly influenced by the neoclassical movement. Known for its high windows, classical motifs, and pastel color themes, the Adam Style not only focused on the architecture of the room, but the balance and proportion of every element that would become an aspect of the finished space. Walls, ceilings, furniture, carpeting, fixtures and fittings were

Adam

Walter Knabe, president of Walter Knabe Studios, specializes in creating unique wall coverings, fabrics and art. With a studio now located in the Indiana Design Center, Knabe graduated with design degrees and in the 1970s moved to New York City where he studied with Andy Warhol. CreatKnabe ing wall coverings and fabrics for Trump Plaza, Chanel, Bloomingdales and the White House, Knabe’s latest project is the Palladium.

His wallpaper appears in the Donor Amenities Room at the Palladium. Knabe was chosen as the artist for this specific project because of his unique status as a designer. “With this particular project, it was to be custom, and there are very few other people in the country who can do that,” Knabe said.

In addition to wall coverings, Knabe creates fine art and fabrics. His studio has about 4,000 patterns archived, but the design for the Palladium was largely inspired by the building itself, rather than design from outside sources.

all designed as a uniform scheme. Color palettes were drawn from the newly affordable paint colors of pea green, lilac, sky blue, lemon yellow, bright pink, and red-brown terracotta. The Adam style aimed to simplify the Rococo and Baroque styles while drawing inspiration from the ruins of the classical world of Italy and Dalmatia. The Center for the Performing Arts shows its ties to the Adam Style in its color schemes, white trim, and glossy hardwood flooring, yet setting itself apart from the typically detailed wall and ceiling molding by the Palladium’s refined and cleaner version of the Adam Style.

“We wanted this to fit with the building; its architecture and the statement that the building itself makes. The pattern had to relate to the architecture.” Knabe said.

He says he wanted the wall covering to feel archival.

The Donor Amenities Room features the design in three colors: blue, green and a light brown. Knabe took the scale and caliber of the space into consideration when he created the design. “If you have the wrong scale, it can actually look silly, especially in a grand space like that.” Knabe said. He says the feel of the wall covering is important. “The tactile feel of the way we do our paper is very important. And, of course, it’s hand-printed.” Knabe said. “Being in Carmel now, I was very proud to be a part of it.”

-Kelsey Floyd

-Ellen Funke

Harmonies in sound and design

Renowned architect, David Schwarz, brought with him to Carmel not only an eye for design, but an understanding of the community and what would make the Palladium a true landmark for music, but also for architecture.

Why did you select Palladio as the key influence for the design of the building?

designed, so we had a fairly good idea of how they’d all work together.

What was particularly challenging in the interior design and exterior architecture of the building?

We spent an enormous amount of attention in detail and I think we really believe one of Schwarz the things that really provide the richness is to The interesting thing about the Palladium is provide a great many things for people to notice that it is truly a four-sided building and all the as they use and experience the building. We wanted a sides are fronts of some sort. We had to find a design sobuilding to unfold for the user over time. We want there lution that recognized every façade was a major façade. to be more and more for people to notice when they I think that the Villa Rotonda by Palladio is probably one come into the building. of the best examples of that in the world of this, and was a logical place to look. And it is also one of my favorite I think what we really wanted to do was take a very rigorbuildings in the world. ous attitude about the architecture. Most of our building there is more ability to play with the design, but in order When designing the Palladium, what were design elements for this one to be a success we had a set of very, very you looked at in the community? strict rules.

We looked carefully at Carmel itself and looked at the One of the most difficult things about the building was urban plan. We wanted to be quite sure that what we the functional requirements and in this particular design. did was just to reinforce all the wonderful work that had Concert halls are really a question of getting all the debeen done in trying to make a different kind of suburb sign and needs to fit: how can you fit two pounds of stuff than the ones that were usually made. in a one pound sack?

We are highly contextual architects. We felt that it was What for you was the most rewarding part of the experiimportant that his building be a true landmark though, ence? and not look like all the rest of the buildings in Carmel, so it would have a greater sense of importance. So we I think one of the things that challenges, but also is very tried to do something that reinforced all the work that rewarding about my projects, is to be able to spend had come before us, but added to the complexity and time in the community and get to know people in the interest in the visual language of Carmel. community and build something for the people in that community that hopefully they will love and treasure for The interior design of the Palladium is very particular. a long, long time and make a really positive addition to Why were certain elements chosen and why did you that community. I’m incredibly fortunate to get to know choose Robert Adams as the inspiration? some of the most marvelous people in the course of my job, and one of the The budget saddest things for was ample, but me is that once our tight and we buildings are finconcluded that ished those people in order to get tend to slip from the level of detail my life and we tend and ornament to move onto the we wanted, next project. I think the only matethough to become rial we could really intertwined in really afford was a community, get paint, and the to know the people Adams brothers and the forces that were amongst make it work, and the best users leave something of paint, so we behind that the city looked to them. can love is a special We have a lot of and unique opporexperience with tunity, and I am very concert halls and fortunate in that we used most regard. of those colors before, but just - Margaret Sutherlin not together, in Mayor Brainard and David Schwarz introduce Schwarz’s Notre Dame other halls we’d architecture students to the design of the Palladium

7 Navigating the logistics of design, construction It might have been David Schwarz’s design, but there were many hands involved in the creation of the Palladium.

From construction workers and craftsman, to ARTEC acoustician consultants, to Shiel Sexton Construction, it was CSO Architects Inc who Grand staircase helped to keep the integrity of the design, navigate cost, find creative solutions and help lead the way to the final product at the Palladium.

“Our role was to coordinate and add value to the schematics and design. It was Schwarz’s concept, but CSO works through the details like bidding materials and work, and keeping track of budget,” said Dan Moriarity, Principal at CSO. “Our stamp was on the final designs.”

Helping to develop the concept for the glass canopy rather than a wood one, and finding functional design solutions, like the decision to have air filtered in bottom to top for added quiet, were very important decisions that CSO had to help find.

“The creative tension was something we wanted,” said Moriarity. “That way we have the best possible solution. We can’t have a space that is just all design or all function, or have one voice stronger than the other; otherwise the best solution might not be necessarily found.”

CSO often times played mediator and manager, helping to navigate the acoustics and the design of the building, and creating back of house spaces.

“Because Steven Libman was hired quite later in the game, we really had to handle the back of the house without his input. We went to the Carmel Symphony and Indianapolis Symphony and talked to arts organizations to find out what the requirements of such a space were,” said Moriarity. “We had to anticipate certain things and really seek out input from the people using the spaces.”

One of the challenges for CSO was not necessarily the intricacies of the logistical process and coordinating, but also making sure the integrity of Schwarz’s design could be maintained on budget.

“We often had to take design decisions and options to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, like a lower end, middle of the road, and high end options to help meet our budget,” said Moriarity. “The rigid proportions and discipline of the design really meant we had to stay on schedule and maintain a very high quality of work.”

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Form meets function:

The Palladium by the numbers

1,600 seats in the concert hall 126 million dollars is the total, final cost, of the Palladium

how acoustics and design created the Palladium

2 1/2 inch thick doors lead into the concert hall to keep out noise

The Palladium is a big structure. It’s natural that audience members won’t see all of the small features which bring life to the hall.

Those that they don’t see, however, they will most certainly hear.

2 1/2 inch thick plaster makes up the

Damian Doria, principle acoustic designer for the Palladium, and one of three partners from ARTEC Consultants, explained how many of the performance hall’s most important features work.

1 1/2 inches thick Brazilian Cherry

interior walls of the concert hall, not drywall wood was used for the stage floor

42 tons is the weight of the acoustic glass canopy above the stage

“The hall is basically a shoebox,” Doria said. “It’s long and narrow, as many of the great concert halls around the world are.”

65 STC rating of the elliptical dome in the concert hall means a helicopter could hover above the building, and couldn’t be heard from inside the hall

- Jordan Fischer The performance hall features multiple levels of seating, which creates numerous reflective ledges. According to Doria, these reflections help sound to envelop the audience, which is important for aural clarity. The seating terraces also provide space for rounded moldings which, while decorative, also serve an additional acoustic purpose. “We know that a certain amount of diffusion caused by bumpy surfaces really benefits a concert hall,” Doria said. “The moldings and flutes on columns help to diffuse the sound in a natural way. Otherwise, it might sound like a racquetball court.”

The hall’s domed roof, an oddity in modern concert halls, according to Doria, also helps to break up sound by virtue of ribbings around its circumference. Without these, the dome would form a “giant satellite dish,” which would focus sound directly down at the people under it.

7 exterior terraces on each side of the building

32 staircases, including staircases

2 grand

24 restrooms throughout the Palladium Returning to the Palladium’s seats, observant audience members will notice cylindrical grates at the base of each chair.

These grates allow a very small amount of air, 20 cubic feet per minute (roughly the output of a mid-sized air compressor), to flow naturally into the concert hall. This bottom-up method of ventilation mirrors European concert-hall design, and allows for ambient air to be pumped into the hall with fewer fans, which results in higher energy efficiency and lower noise pollution. Also designed to reduce outside noise are sound and light locks present on all entryways between the lobby and concert hall.

28 primary contractors from 6 central Indiana cities, 5 states, and 2 countries helped on the project

10 specialty consultants and contactors were consulted for the project 300,000 plus man-hours spent on construction

6,750 cubic yards of concrete were used in the construction process 6,000 pieces of steel for the construction of the Palladium 275 truckloads of steel to the construction site 15,000 pieces ( 35,000 cubic yards ) of Indiana limestone to cover the exterior 8,500 square feet of Italian stone pavers make up each lobby 100,000 pounds of heating and cooling ductwork 1,000,000 feet of power and

Additional compensation for reverberation can be made on an as-needed basis through the use of sliding curtains located behind seating along the walls of the hall. In the case of a small performance, the curtains will absorb sound much in the way a full audience would naturally do. The curtains are operated electronically, and are stored inside compartments in the walls of the hall when not in use.

lighting wire The most noticeable acoustic feature of the hall may be the four glass canopies located above the stage, which weigh in at 92,000 lbs. Each canopy operates independently, allowing panes of glass set at precise angles to be moved up and down to suit the acoustic needs of different ensembles.

10,000 feet of piping for all plumbing

700 feet is the distance from the power plant that serves the Palladium

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Photos by Kelsey Floyd

The transformation from wall to exhibit space takes place under the supervision of Doris Anne Sadler and Lisa Lobdell, and will feature information about performers and composers in the Great American Songbook.

The new archive space for the records, reel to reel film & recordings, and thousands of pieces of sheet music and artifacts.

Education is a very important componenet of the mission of the foundation and there will be study space available to students and researchers.

The new office space will allow the foundation to continue to grow and develop.

The Michael Feinstein Foundation: Preserving American Musical Heritage

Bringing not only his music and talents, Artistic Director for the Center for the Performing Arts, Michael Feinstein is also bringing with him a passion for American musical heritage and preservation the Great American Songbook.

and Broadway all were sources of the Songbook, and now at risk of being forgotten or mistakenly thrown away, The Foundation seeks to educate and explain why the music is important.

A performer as much as he is a musical historian, Feinsteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nonprofit organization, The Michael Feinstein Foundation, seeks not only to rescue and preserve the music of the Great American Songbook, but also to get the music in the hands of the public through education and performance.

The music of the Great American Songbook is unique in that the influences are simply put, American. This is American music without other influences in the art form and was a kind of music that had not been heard before and influenced songwriters and musicians across the globe.

The Great American Songbook covers American music made roughly from the 1920s to 1960s, though the era is flexible. What some now think of as old standards, once were the lively, popular music played across America.

Singers like Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, as well as composers like Frank Loesser, the Ira and George Gershwin, and Irving Berlin are typically associated with the Songbook. Jazz, swing

The Michael Feinstein Foundation, although only a few years old, will finally have a residence to preserve and display artifacts collected, and also use the space for educational programming for children and adults alike at the Palladium. The very top floor of the Palladium will be the new home for another important part of the Center for the Performing Arts.

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On stage The other half of the Center for the Performing Arts

The Center for the Performing Arts is not just the Palladium and not just about music, but about performance as a whole.

In addition to the concert hall, two theaters, a large 500 seat proscenium theater and smaller 250 seat black box theater, will open in the spring and summer of 2011, making way for a variety of theatrical productions.

“The theaters are really unique spaces that had to be built for a variety of different purposes,” said President and Senior Principal Designer for Pedcor Design Group, Stephen Sturtz. “There are a lot of types of performances happening here, from plays and dances and such, and we really had to anticipate down the road what might be performed here.

The one thing is that by having these spaces, different groups can come perform and it really expands the flexibility of the Performing Arts Center.”

THE TARKINGTON

Along the way, the planners had to spend quite a bit of time taking into account the variety of performances, and what that meant for the space. Moreover, they had to spend much time considering what made for the most effective design possible according to Sturtz and project manager and architect Laurence Armstrong.

While the Studio theater opens this spring, the 500 seat proscenium theater opens several months later in the summer.

One of the most interesting aspects of the theaters according to Sturtz and Armstrong is that, like the Palladium, the acoustics in the new theater will be tuned by ARTEC acousticians.

Tragedy and comedy are prominent themes in theater and carried out in the exterior design.

“I’ve so enjoyed getting to work with ARTEC,” said Sturtz.

“Their experience is so broad and really it’s been an educational experience for me during the process. It doesn’t happen often that you get to work with the caliber of these consultants.”

Because the Palladium is a concert hall designed specifically for music, its acoustic needs are a bit different, but nevertheless, the Tarkington and Studio will also be tuned and tested for their acoustics. Architect and project manager Armstrong said that the space was especially being paid attention to because of the electronic and amplification requirements.

Carefully making sure there would be no electronic interference was key, as was as keeping outside noise and sounds out of the theater space.

“We had to really think about the technology of the theater,” said Armstrong. “We had to minimize thinks and keep systems discreet and keep outside noise to a minimum.”

For the Studio theater, Sturtz said one of the biggest challenges with the space was the degree of flexibility and the ease with which the theater needed to change. Black box theaters are typically characterized by their intimacy, flexibility for performances, and extraordinarily plain design so as to not detract from the performance. This particular space also has windows, an uncommon trait for many black box theaters. Moreover he said black box theaters are not commonly built in any non-academic setting, making it a bit tougher to consider design and function.

The unique challenges of creating the Studio were not without its moments however. “I really enjoyed creating the Studio as much as, if not more, than the Tarkington, just because I had to learn so much about it,” said Sturtz.

Designers worked closely with limestone manufacturers to create reliefs of musicians and actors in the exterior design of the Tarkington and the Studio. All carved from limestone, sculptors created models from models and then later, their designs were translated and cut into the stone.

While designing the exterior, architects and designers were careful to make sure that the theaters complemented the Palladian design of the Palladium and used similar neo-classical design and materials.

THE STUDIO

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Resident Companies in the Center for the Performing Arts

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Commonly referred to simply as the Civic Theatre, the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will move from its current location on Marian University’s campus to the Center for the Performing Arts this summer.

Executive Directors Judy Fitzgerald, Don Farrell, Cynthia Collins

ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA The goal of the Actors Theatre of Indiana is to advance theater and musical theater through its performances and programs. ATI provides guidance and musical training for young artists.

Associate Artistic Director Cynthia Collins says the move to the Center for the Performing Arts will be a big change for ATI, but the accomplishment of a long-term goal. “A permanent home in Carmel is what we have been working toward since we arrived here in 2005 from New York City.

It means even more stability in a community where we have been very active despite not having a theatre facility in which to present our productions,” Collins said. “Every time I walk into the theatre, I can say that we have accomplished a major goal and we are here to stay. Our patrons will be able to enjoy a lovely venue.”

A permanent home for ATI will allow the company to expand. “We are taking the next step for our company as the professional equity theatre company in Carmel: season subscriptions, new patrons and a state of the art facility will equal the caliber of talent and high quality entertainment this company has produced in the past.” Collins said. She says the feasibility of the move is largely due to the support of loyal patrons. “This theatre space represents a mission, a dream and an accomplishment and every time I perform in that theatre, I will be reminded of that. Many loyal people have helped us get to this point.”

Collins said. ATI will be the resident professional theatre company at the Center for the Performing Arts.

-Ellen Funke

The Civic Theatre is the largest of over 70 Indiana community theatres and enjoys its status as the longest continuously operating community theatre in the United States.

The Civic Theatre will open its 2011-2012 season in the new, 500-seat state-of-the-art Tarkington Theatre located at the Center for the Performing Arts. The Civic Theatre will also have access to extensive rehearsal space, classrooms and the 200-seat Studio Theater that will allow the Civic Theatre to produce more intimate performances.

Executive director Cheri Dick says the Civic Theatre’s location in the Center for the Performing Arts will allow the theatre to serve its mission more fully and with a sense of stability. “As arts budgets are cut at schools across the state, we continue to provide a creative educational outlet for students and adults. Beyond the sophistication of the performance space at the Tarkington Theatre, the classroom and administrative space the Civic Theatre will occupy are great additions to developing programs.” Dick said. The Civic Theatre will perform its season at the Center in addition to a Broadway concert series, and programming for children. Dick says the move to the Center will allow the Civic Theatre to grow. “A permanent home at the Center for the Performing Arts will allow our professional staff to devel-

op deep roots in a growing community. As the Principle Resident Theatre Company of the Tarkington Theatre, Civic will have the opportunity to share our offerings – on both sides of the footlights - with the Carmel community, connecting new performers and new audiences with the magic of theatre.” Dick said.

-Ellen Funke

CARMEL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Carmel Symphony Orchestra has spent the past decade preparing for the moment when they would have a permanent location to call home, and now with the opening of the Palladium in sight, they have a space to perform that is beyond what they could have envisioned.

When an orchestra doesn’t have a home, it’s hard for the audience to focus in on going to a certain venue,” said Alan Davis, President and CEO of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. “Having a permanent home is a really essential part of that whole equation. I anticipate it will impact us by increasing our audiences tremendously. It’s a huge increase in audience size for us, and then of course, moving into an acoustically wonderful environment such as the Palladium will help us grow artistically.”

More room to perform, practice and make music is what the symphony has longed for and now, in an environment dedicated to music and the performing arts, Davis is certain the symphony can take on different kinds of pieces and really create in the new environment. Acoustically perfect, the Palladium will allow the symphony to try out things they haven’t been able to before.

“I so look forward to sitting in my seat in the Palladium and listening to David Bowden, our artistic director, give the downbeat for that first piece of music and hearing the orchestra that I have worked for during the past

Carmel Symphony Orchestra conductor David Bowden

11 years, and watched it grow and expand. I think that would be the same for a lot of our audience members that have been there for years listening to the CSO grow and change. Sitting in this wonderful facility is a dream come true, and is going to be one of those once in a lifetime opportunities.”

-Kelsey Floyd

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Resident Companies in the Center for the Performing Arts

The Central Indiana Dance Ensemble The Central Indiana Dance Ensemble is a non-profit organization focused on giving dance performances to the Central Indiana Community, and providing training to young dancers. CIDE gives dancers opportunities to perform at a regional level with other pre-professional and professional dancers.

Suzann DeLay, the Artistic Director for CIDE and studio owner of the Central Indiana Academy of Dance said the move to the Center for the Performing Arts would forever impact the organization.

“Moving into a permanent home will allow us to set [performance dates] a full season in advance. Without a home theater, we are dependent on the school theaters and their scheduling. As an 11 year old, Carmel based ballet company,

we are looking forward to having a permanent home in Carmel in the Center for the Performing Arts,” said DeLay. “We plan to use the Studio Theater this year and hope to stage a larger production in The Tarkington in the spring of 2012.”

As a company that places a focus on providing exceptional quality of dance and broadening the exposure and appreciation of dance, DeLay said she is “excited to bring classical and contemporary ballet to the new state of the art facility. It is a great opportunity for our dancers to perform in world class, beautiful professional facilities right here in Carmel.”

-Kelsey Floyd

Carmel Repertory Theatre The Carmel Repertory Theatre is a non-profit company that promotes self-expression through music, theatre, and dance. They seek to develop, engage, and challenge audiences and volunteers through theater education and performance.

As a self-identified “gypsy” company, one who has become accustomed to moving from venue to venue, Larry Creviston with the CRT said moving into a real home meant real opportunities for the theatre group.

“Now that our new home is about to open, we will have to step up to the challenge. We will have to work harder to bring the level of our productions up to what will be expected. We have always, in my opinion, produced wonderful theatre. We have produced some exciting and memorable shows. However we were limited by the venues and their shortcom-

ings. With the Tarkington and the Studio Theatre, we and the other resident companies will need to take it to a higher level,” said Creviston.

And while the challenge to produce even more extraordinary and elaborate productions is a great one, it is one Creviston is certain the Carmel Repertory Theatre is ready for. Being able to grow into their new location and also have the added benefit of a space that allows them more freedom is something the company is looking forward to.

“It will afford us the ability to have the kind of flexibility to produce many different kinds of shows. We will be able to improve our quality and now our audiences will not have to chase us all over the city to find out where we are performing. We gypsies have found a new home one we can settle into and begin the process of growing with the city.”

-Kelsey Floyd

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre The Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre is a contemporary dance company, but performs in a wide variety of dance styles, combining modern dance, ballet, ethnic dance forms and theatre to create a unique sense of drama. Supported by the City of Carmel, Regional Arts Partners and the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation, GHDT is a professional form of dance dedicated to the exploration and presentation of thought-provoking issues. The company is committed to dealing with relevant social, political, cultural and spiritual issues.

GHDT has created a repertoire of 100 pieces and also presents full-length ballets, and also provides numerous training and performance opportunities for youth through The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. Artistic Director Gregory Hancock says the company’s permanent home will further define it as

a part of the community.

“GHDT will be the only full-time, professional arts organization at the new center. GHDT will have opportunities to reach new audiences and share its unique style of dance theatre with the community,” Hancock said. “The Tarkington Theatre will offer our company a beautifully sized dance space with state of the art backstage and front of house support.

The design of the theatre will allow for a more intimate performance experience for our audiences and will allow our audiences to grow with increased exposure in Carmel and Hamilton County.”

The company’s 2011-2012 season scheduled for performance in the Tarkington Theatre is already generating excitement and great anticipation for performers to give their best performances yet.

-Ellen Funke

INDIANA WIND SYMPHONY The Indiana Wind Symphony is one of Indiana’s premiere adult concert bands.

Since its founding in 1997, the IWS has performed the full spectrum of music for wind ensemble, ranging from traditional concert band fare, to symphonic transcriptions, to the music of contemporary composers.

Music director Charles Conrad says the move to the Center for the Performing Arts will help with an establishment of an audience base which has previously been impossible because of the inconsistency of the ensemble’s concert venues.

“This will be the most noticeable difference for our audience - they now know where we are going to be performing, and the Palladium box office will give a consistent location for ticket purchases.

The Palladium will be a wonderful facility, both in which to attend a concert as an audience member and as a concert venue. The acoustics are marvelous, and we will know what to expect from performance to performance.” Conrad said.

Losing the carefully planned details of re-

hearsals to poor acoustics are something Conrad and members of the symphony can be frustrating in some performance spaces, and everyone is looking forward for the opportunity to hear music as it is intended in their new location.

The IWS makes effort to showcase music as a lifetime pursuit. Members range in age from around 25 to around 80. The ensemble is made up of about 70 members, and includes professional musicians, music educators and serious vocational musicians. “Carmel in particular and Indiana in general have fine school music programs, and we see part of our role as making the connection to the history and to the potential future of concert band performance.” Conrad said.

-Ellen Funke

COMMUNITY DAY

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22

A LANDMARK FOR LISTENING. A GIFT FOR THE COMMUNITY. Celebrate Grand Opening Week at the Palladium January 22-30, 2011 It’s only January, but this is the event of the year! Join us for a fun, festive weeklong celebration as we raise the curtain on our inaugural season at the Palladium and an exciting new era for the arts in Indiana.

Join us for “Take Center Stage” featuring local music and dance groups performing live from the Palladium stage.

1– 6 pm

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 11 am – 6 pm It’s

a fun-filled day of free events including performances by the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, the New World Youth Orchestra, the CSO String Quartet, Indiana University Jazz Group and Purdue University Glee Club. Don’t forget to take a free tour of the Palladium too!

GRAND OPENING GALA

SATURDAY, JANUARY 29 5 pm – 2 am Featuring a concert starring Michael Feinstein, Dionne Warwick, Chris Botti, Neil Sedaka, Cheyenne Jackson and the CSO, plus an elegant dinner and late night party in which we transform the Palladium into a pulsating night club with live jazz, cabaret and even karaoke.

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