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DISPATCHES Spark Camps set for spring break — Hamilton County 4-H will offer three Spark Camps April 6 – 9 for youth in third through sixth grade. The camps are open to 4-H and non 4-H members.

The registration fee for each camp is $25 for active 4-H members or $50 for non-members. To enroll or to view a full list of camps, visit extension.purdue. edu/Hamilton/article/36124.

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After eight years at Janus Developmental Services and a career in the nonprofit field, Noblesville resident DebREFLECTION bie Laird will retire May 22 from her position of senior vice president of development.

Janus, 1555 Westfield Rd., Noblesville, provides individuals with disabilities opportunies to participate and contribute within the community through day services and programs. The organization serves clients throughout Hamilton County.

Laird’s proudest moments include bringing awareness to individuals with disabilities making a positive impact.

“Every person has different abilities, and I think part of the thing I’m most proud of is our community realizing that people who have diagnosed disabilities can also do many positive things,” Laird said.

“Through the community lunches once a month where people come to Janus to tour the facility, receive an overview of all our programs and services and enjoy a lunch prepared by clients and served by clients – these are clients interested in a catering position or working in a restaurant – and that’s just a firsthand view of somebody with a disability who excels.”

Laird also is pleased that Janus has a higher profile in the community.

“One other thing I’m really proud of, too, is just the fact that when I say I work at Janus, people understand what Janus is,” Laird said. “When I first started here, the first question I’d have was, ‘Janus? What does Janus do?’ We have worked very hard to increase name awareness of what Janus is and what we are able to do.

“Now, I don’t get that question anymore.”

In retirement, Laird plans to travel more with her husband, Mike, who is already retired. She also plans to increase her volunteer work with the Westfield Youth Assistance Program.

“I’m a mentor for them and I want to have an increased number of hours there,” she said. “I also want to do more in my church, Northview.”

Laird plans to participate more in the foundation she and Mike manage – the Jake Laird Memorial Fund. It was created in 2004 in memory of their son, Jake Laird, who was an Indianapolis Police Dept. officer killed in the line of duty. The foundation provides funds to police and fire departments for new equipment, new instructional programs or financial assistance to those injured in the line of duty.

Laird also will continue her hobbies of bicycling, gardening and walking trails.

“I think the best part of retirement, or what I can imagine of retirement, is the freedom to just go do whatever when I want to,” she said.

Student receives Evans Scholarship — Grayson Wittbrod of Noblesville High School received the Evans Scholarship.

The scholarship provides full college housing and tuition to students who are golf caddies and is renewable for up to four years at either Indiana University in Bloomington or Purdue University in West Lafayette. Wittbrod caddied for the O’Neal Caddie Program. He plans to attend Purdue University in the fall.

Garden plot registration now open – The 2020 Noblesville Community Garden Plots are now available for registration.

Plots are $20 for a 3x20 plot with two hours a week volunteer time required.

For more or to volunteer to help in the butterfly or herb gardens, email noblesvillecommunitygarden@gmail.com or join the Noblesville Community Garden Project Facebook group.

Basketball team wins – The Noblesville sixth-grade basketball team won the Indy Hoops Championship Feb. 23. It beat Hamilton Southeastern 66-61. Back, from left, Justin Curry, Max Flanagan, Baron Walker and Jackson Harvey. Front, from left, Brooks Riggs, Blake Riggs, Brady Frayer and Karson Smith. (Submitted photo)

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SWCD to conduct workshop — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District will conduct a sustainability workshop focusing on invasive species from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 18 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Annex in Noblesville. Attendees will learn about the threat of invasive species, practical management basics with demonstrations, and how to identify, eradicate and replace invasive species on their property with native varieties. The workshop is $12 per person. Register at hamiltonswcd.org.

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Community First Bank recognized — Community First Bank of Indiana, with branches in Westfield, Noblesville and Kokomo, has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Best Companies Group for the sixth year in a row.

Church to conduct downsizing event — The public is invited to attend a free “Downsizing Your Home Not Your Life” seminar at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument St. The seminars are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 17 and 24. For more or to register, visit noblesvillefirst.com/downsize.

SWCD offers native plants and ran barrels — The Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District will sell native plant kits with 50 native plant plugs for $125. The SWCD also is selling rain barrels, available for pre-order for $75. Plant orders are due April 20 and rain barrel pre-orders are due May 21.

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Noblesville Schools announces education sessions — Noblesville Schools has announced its Parent Power Education Sessions. Upcoming sessions are Grit and Growth Mindset at 7:45 a.m. March 13 at the Forest Park Inn and Distracted Driving Danger at 6:30 p.m. April 16 at Noblesville High School.

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Census-taking begins this month

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to each state based on the population count. After each census, U.S. House seats are reapportioned based on where the popLocal communities are reminding resiulation is now living. Some states will gain dents to watch for census mailers as the and lose House seats.”

2020 U.S. CenIn addition to reapportionment, GOVERNMENT sus begins this local communities also receive fedmonth. eral funding based on population.

Mailers will be sent out nationSwarens said $675 billion a year is wide March 12. allocated nationwide based on cenU.S. Census Bureau Media Spesus data. cialist Tim Swarens said the first “Congress allocates funds and mailing will inform residents how to where that money goes is deterSwarens participate. There are four options mined using census data,” he said. for completing the census form: online, by “So, where people live is where money will mail, by phone or in person when census go to provide essential services. It’s really workers arrive. important for local communities, so that’s If residents don’t respond to prompts by why they’re involved in trying to get people May, census workers will visit residences to complete the form. They know a lot of where forms haven’t been completed. funding is tied to that information.”

“It is a constitutional requirement,” Swarens said that if forms are completed Swarens said. “The U.S. government has online, the information will not be misused. conducted a census every 10 years since “By federal law, personally identifiable 1790. It is a part of our Constitution, and the information has to be kept confidential, and primary reason for that is something called there are very serious penalties if someone reapportionment that takes place after the would violate that law,” Swarens said. census. The U.S. House seats are assigned For more, visit 2020census.gov.

DISPATCHES Student wins Lilly endowment scholarship — Noblesville High School senior Joseph Gassensmith was one of four students in Hamilton County who won a Lilly Endowment Scholarship. The scholarship provides four years of full tuition to any Indiana college or university.

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Noblesville student travels to D.C. — The Indiana Connections Academy recently took five students to Washington, D.C. to participate in the 2020 LEAD (Leadership Experience and Development) Conference. Among those was Andrew Moore of Noblesville, a 12th-grade student and National Honor Society peer tutoring representative of the Indiana Connections Academy chapter. The annual conference is a time for students participating in the National Honor Society to meet students from across the nation, attend workshops and brainstorm student leadership ideas F.C. Tucker stats — It was a seller’s market in Noblesville in January 2020, with home prices increasing and homes leaving the market much faster than this time last year. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price of a home in Noblesville

was $299,853, an 8.8 percent increase over January 2019. Homes also sold 25 percent faster than this time last year, spending an average of 54 days on the market. The average price per square also increased 8.7 percent, to $128.23.

Senator welcomes pages — State Sen. Victoria Spartz (R-Noblesville) welcomed several students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in January. They included Hayden Ashworth and Zoe Westlund from Noblesville.

GriefShare sessions meet on Sundays — GriefShare sessions conducted by Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument St., are open to the community.

The weekly winter GriefShare sessions meet at the church from 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The program is a 14-week, non-denominational, Christ-centered program focusing on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. Participants are able to join at any point during the 14 weeks. There is a $20 registration fee with scholarships available.

For more, visit noblesvillefirst.com, or contact Carol Miller at 317-773-2500.

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Vick seeks District 29 seat

By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com As the lone Democrat running to represent Noblesville in the Indiana House of Representatives, Mike ELECTION Vick’s mission is simple — to represent the interests of working-class and middle-income Hoosiers.

“Too many people get into political work to further their own ambitions,” Vick said. “I want to make sure regular people have a Vick voice at the Statehouse.”

Although neither will face a challenger in the May 5 primary, Vick and Republican incumbent Chuck Goodrich will square off in the November general election for the District 29 seat.

Vick said he was inspired run to advocate for better-paying jobs and to help rein in cost-of-living increases.

“I’m also focused on making sure every child in the district has a quality educational environment, regardless of where they live,” Vick said. “It’s also critical that we fix our broken political system, so everyone has a voice, not just well-financed special interests.”

Vick, 37, has a bachelor’s degree in political science and spent two years in graduate study at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a field canvass director and previously worked as a journalist. He considers himself an evangelical Christian and libertarian socialist. He and his wife, Amanda, live in Noblesville with their two children.

They are members of Waterline Church.

“I’ve been on the front lines doing political work for years, organizing home care and child care workers to get better pay and benefits, fighting for a green-energy future, fighting for fair utility rates for Hoosier ratepayers — particularly working-class folks, seniors and those on fixed incomes — and fighting for family farmers,” Vick said.

Learn more at votevick2020.com.

“I’m also focused on making sure every child in the district has a quality educational environment, regardless of where they live.”

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State Sen. Victoria Spartz (R-Noblesville, front, second from right) and State Rep. Chuck Goodrich (R-Noblesville, front right) welcome the Noblesville High School girls soccer team to the Indiana Statehouse Feb. 20. Spartz and Goodrich congratulated the team on winning the 2019 IHSAA Class 3A state championship with Senate Concurrent Resolution 13. Noblesville beat Carmel 1-0 in the title match. (Submitted photo)

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“I spent a lot of time researching because I wanted to keep it as historically accurate as possible,” she said. “I wanted to make When Noblesville resident Dee Armstrong sure I got the dates of different battles Crabtree learned about an extraordinary correct but also wanted to make it a story family descendant, worth reading.”

AUTHOR she knew she had to Crabtree spent several years write a historical ficworking on the book. tion book about her. Her novel, “The “I work full time, so it’s been a Remarkable Dorcas Armstrong Holt part-time project,” she said. “I startBuchanan, An American Pioneer,” ed specific preparations around was released Feb 22. five years ago, but life gets busy, “I was fascinated with what I and there were a couple of years in Crabtree learned about her,” said Crabtree, there where I didn’t do as much as who has written two other novels. “She others.” was the first white woman settler of Mifflin Crabtree doesn’t have an immediate projCounty, Penn. She was a wilderness trader, ect on the horizon. a tavern mistress and even killed a deer “Since the book just came out, I’m going with her bare hands.” to take some time to chill out and think The story portrays life for early settlers in about what I want to do next,” she said. the area.

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DISPATCHES Façade improvement grant program opens — Applications are being accepted for the City of Noblesville Façade Improvement Grant Program. Three types of grants are available through the program including a small projects grant which awards 50 percent reimbursement up to $2,500, a substantial façade improvement grant which awards 50 percent of reimbursement up to $25,000 and an architectural design assistance grant, which gives a 100 percent reimbursement of up to $500 and helps pay for the cost of professional design services for improving a building’s exterior. The deadline to apply is March 31, and a second round of grants may occur later this year if funds are available. The application is available at cityofnoblesville.org.

Old Town Design Group establishes scholarship — The Old Town Design Group, LLC of Carmel has established the Orchard Project Scholarship to provide tuition assistance to a Hamilton or Boone County student preparing for a career in the construction industry. For the 2020-2021 school year, the Orchard Project will be awarding two $2,500 scholarships. Hamilton County and Boone County high school seniors or undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in a construction related program at an accredited college, university or technical school may apply. For more or to request an application, contact the Orchard Project Scholarship Committee by calling 317-8163151 or emailing casey@oldtowncompanies. com.

Kindergarten enrollment — Noblesville Schools opened 2020-2021 enrollment for kindergartners and other students new to the district Feb. 3. Students should be enrolled by March 13. Children must be at least 5 years old on or before Aug. 1 in order to enroll for kindergarten. Students should enroll at the school they will attend and the process takes approximately 30 minutes.

For more, visit noblesvilleschools.org or call the Noblesville Schools Educational Services Center at 317-773-3171.

Offender Watch website—The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents to use the Offender Watch Website to increase family safety. The website allows parents to search an address to see if any sex offenders live nearby and to set up notifications if offenders move into the area.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Anne Phillips is hoping to bring some continuity to the program she loves.

The 2014 Noblesville High SCHOOLS School graduate served as junior varsity volleyball coach last season and was recently named head coach.

“I was really excited to come home and coach Phillips for the program that I’ve played for so long and teach in the community where I live and grew up,” Phillips said.

Phillips replaces Jill Almodovar, who left after one season. It was the third stint as head coach for Almodovar, another former Millers volleyball player, Phillips, a Trine University graduate, coached for four-time Olympic men’s volleyball player Lloy Ball’s Team Pineapple in Angola while in college.

“I want to build some consistency in the program,” said Phillips, a fourth-grade teacher at Stony Creek Elementary. “I’m

hoping to be there awhile.”

Phillips said several key players return from last season’s team. However, the Millers do graduate Almodovar’s daughter, Lexie, the school’s all-time kills leader. Lexie will play for Purdue Fort Wayne next season.

“A lot of the freshmen who played JV last year are playing some pretty high-level club volleyball,” said Phillips, who also coaches at The Academy Volleyball Club.

At the same time Becker that Phillips’ promotion to head coach was announced, Aaron Becker, a 2008 NHS graduate, was named the school’s girls cross country coach.

Becker, an eighth-grade science teacher at Noblesville West Middle School, replaces Dennis Scheele as head coach.

Becker spent the past two years as the girls assistant coach. His senior year he was on the cross country team that finished 12th in the state.

Four of the seven runners are expected to return from the 2019 team that finished seventh in the state meet.

“I would like to see the team make a podium finish this upcoming fall,” Becker said. “We have several upperclassmen and a few incoming freshmen who look to challenge for varsity spots. Beyond that, I intend to establish a few new traditions, modify the training, and preserve the program’s fun and welcoming atmosphere.”

“I would like to see the team make a podium finish this upcoming fall. We have several upperclassmen and a few incoming freshmen who look to challenge for varsity spots. Beyond that, I intend to establish a few new traditions, modify the training, and preserve the program’s fun and welcoming atmosphere.”

— Aaron Becker

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Noblesville looking for Adopt-A-Street sponsors — The City of Noblesville is looking for community and business organization volunteers its Adopt-A-Street program.

Groups select a city street from a list and commit to clean that roadway at least twice during the yearlong commitment. In exchange, the street department will place a recognition sign with the organization and/or business name on the adopted street. The street department also provides volunteers with all necessary materials such as safety vests, garbage bags and gloves. For more, or to choose a street to adopt, contact the Noblesville Street Dept. at 317-776-6348 or nsd@noblesville.in.us.

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Fundraiser to support club — RE/MAX Ability Plus Realtor Jeff Sheets and Milestone Home Lending mortgage loan officer Richard Lampe will co-host a client appreciation event and fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville from 2 to 5 p.m.

March 21 at Stacked Pickle, 12545 Old Meridian St., Suite 150, in Carmel. Sheets and Lampe will be available to answer questions regarding real estate and mortgage services. Appetizers and drink tickets will be provided.

Civil War Roundtable — Tom Williams will speak on Jackson’s Valley Campaign during the March 11 meeting of the Hamilton County Civil War Roundtable set for 7 p.m. at Carmel City Hall, 1 Civic Square. Williams, who has lived in Carmel for more than 40 years, has been interested in the war since eighth grade, and since then his research has included studying the war’s original documents at the National Archives and Library of Congress. The event is free and reservations are not required.

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RIBBON CUT ON REBRANDED NOBLE CAUSE THRIFT STORE

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Bill Herman speaks to the crowd and prepares to cut the ribbon for the reopening of the store with Rev. Tom Metzger.

The ribbon is cut on Noble Cause by, from left, Noblesville Common Councilor Pete Schwartz, Mayor Chris Jensen, Rev. Tom Metzger of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and Bill Herman, president of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Our Lady of Grace Conference. (Photos by Sadie Hunter)

A popular thrift shop in Noblesville has rebranded after a ribbon cutting Feb. 22. Noble Cause, 1391 Greenfield Ave., is the new name of what was formerly the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. For more than three decades, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been giving back in Hamilton County. Proceeds from the store directly benefits and stocks the shelves of the food pantry at the back of the small facility on Greenfield Avenue. It is estimated that approximately 8 percent of Hamilton County residents and 12 percent of Hamilton County children are food insecure. In 2019, the pantry provided food for nearly 64,000 people and provided furniture, appliances and clothing to 188 families. It also provided emergency financial assistance to 238 families. Learn more at svdpnoblesville.org.

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in medical school. Students will learn about cutting-edge advances and the future in the medicine and medical technology fields.

Noblesville High School junior Nathan The process includes scoring well on the Unger figures this is a reward for his hard PSAT test and being nominated by a teacher work. or educator in the community. The MEDICINE Unger was GPA requirement is 3.5 or better. named a delegate to Unger said he is most excited the June 24-26 Congress of Future about meeting the wide range of Medical Leaders in Lowell, Mass. people who are interested in sci“I am thrilled to learn more and ence and medicine. interact with Nobel Prize winners “It will be a fascinating experiand renowned physicians,” Unger ence interacting with the various Unger said. “This validates my hard work doctors and renowned scientists,” and interest in science. It’s fun to be rehe said. “It will definitely be an eye-opening warded and recognized.” experience to view the field of science as it The Congress is an honors-only program is an area that has so many pathways and for high school students who want to beopportunities for someone like me. That is come physicians or go into medical research why I am so excited and blessed to have fields. The event’s purpose is to honor, inthis once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” spire, motivate and direct the top students in Unger said he hasn’t decided which field the nation interested in medical careers. of research or medicine he wants to pursue.

During the Congress, the students will “I believe I can use this opportunity to hear Nobel laureates and National Medal of get a taste of all kinds of unique fields and Science winners discuss leading medical pathways this career can take me down,” research. Ivy League and top medical school he said. deans will share advice on what to expect

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By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com A record crowd of approximately 500 people filled the Ditslear Ballroom at Embassy Suites Feb. 27 for Mayor COVER STORY Chris Jensen’s first-ever State of the City address. The event marked the largest luncheon in Noblesville Chamber of Commerce history.

Since the start of his mayoral campaign, Jensen has identified four Jensen pillars as the focus of his administration: infrastructure, economic development, downtown and public health and safety. They were the main topics of his address.

Two roundabouts at Ind. 32/38 and Ind. 32 and River Road will open in 2021. (Submitted renderings)

INFRASTRUCTURE

In 2021, Jensen said the city will partner with the Indiana Dept. of Transportation to open two new roundabouts near Riverview Health at Ind. 32/38 and Ind. 32 and River Road. In 2023, the city will build more roundabouts at Ind. 32 and Mill Creek Road, Ind. 38 and Logan Street and Ind. 38 at the entrance of the Whitcomb Ridge and Oakmont neighborhoods.

Jensen also mentioned east-to-west connectivity and the upcoming Pleasant Street extension and expansion project.

“We have talked about east-to-west connectivity in the City of Noblesville since 1987,” he said. “What was going on in 1987? Our city population was 17,000. Matt Cook, our city court judge, was valedictorian of his high school class. (I) was celebrating my third birthday. All that to say that we have talked

about east-to-west traffic for far too long.

We have studied it for a long time, and it is time for action. If we want our downtown to thrive, we have to make sure it’s accessible to folks. This is a priority for us. It’s long past due, and I’m excited to get to work.”

was in desperate need of some parking solutions as well as some retail and housing solutions.”

Located to the west and north of Federal Hill Commons between BlueSky and Kroger, the development by Old Town Design Group will sit on what is currently Federal Hill’s parking lot. Jensen said the project will include 163 residential units, 36,000 square feet of commercial and retail space and more than 400 parking spaces with a new garage and on-street and surface parking.

The Lofts on 10th Street will be between Clinton and Wayne streets downtown.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Two major development announcements came out of this portion of Jensen’s address – a new residential development on 10th Street and a significant expansion of new development in the Federal Hill District.

Jensen also announced two major developments. The first announcement, an $8 million project from Darren and Monica Peck, is The Lofts on 10th Street. Two blocks from downtown, the project will add 31,700 square feet of mixed-use development between Clinton and Wayne streets. Approximately 8,000 square feet of the building will be used for commercial and retail space.

The Village at Federal Hill will develop a large section wrapping around the west and north sides of Federal Hill Commons, adding parking, retail and residential areas.

The next announcement was for The Village at Federal Hill.

“As you know, several years ago, the City of Noblesville invested millions of dollars into a floodplain development in Federal Hill,” Jensen said. “One of the things that we learned about that development is that area

Plans are in the works to invest $1.5 million to redevelop and rehabilitate Hobbs Station, an area inside Forest Park next to the train tracks.

DOWNTOWN

“When I knocked on doors this past spring, everyone talked about how Noblesville’s main attraction is our downtown,” Jensen said.

Jensen lauded the city’s new community engagement manager, Kayla Arnold, who works directly with merchants and residents in the downtown area “(We want) to make sure they feel connected to our city and to make sure our city is working on behalf of them and the unique challenges that they face,” Jensen said.

Addressing alley activation, Jensen applauded the city council and economic development department for investing $130,000 to rehabilitate the downtown square’s north, east and south alleys.

Jensen also noted the work recently completed at Seminary Park, where nearly $500,000 was invested to build a new gazebo and install new landscaping, lighting and other features.

Jensen didn’t shy away from talking about the controversial train topic, announcing his plans to ask the city council for $1.5 million to rehabilitate Hobbs Station,

a historic train station at the former site of the Indiana Transportation Museum in Forest Park.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Jensen addressed the hiring of Chad Knecht, the city’s first-ever public safety director.

Jensen also announced a new paramedicine program, Noble Act, which will be launched later this month.

“The program is really a proactive approach to public safety,” Jensen said. “It brings together community, health care and public safety resources to identify and assist the public with non-emergency needs and health issues and strives to maintain a healthy community. It’s a multi-pronged approach, based on the community health assessment and data analysis, trending issues, stakeholder needs and citizen feedback.”

Noblesville Police Dept. officer Ben Lugar will lead the Noble Act program. Lugar recently served as a school resource officer at Noble Crossing Elementary. In his new role, he will train other officers in the paramedicine program. The city is partnering with Suburban North, Prevail, Shepherd’s Center and Aspire to begin the program.

“They’ll be focused on mental and behavioral health, addiction issues, age-related challenges and senior outreach as well as child safety services and the maternal health and well-being of pregnant women,” Jensen said. “This will help bring together the efforts of the Noblesville Fire Dept. and the Noblesville Police Dept.”

Jensen ended his address by discussing mental health and announcing a citywide mental health initiative.

“So many people talked to us on the campaign trail and in the past 58 days about the importance of mental health in our community,” he said. “We’ve already been talking with Noblesville Schools and look forward in the coming months to roll out a citywide mental health initiative, with Noblesville Schools as our key partner, to start talking openly about the resources and the challenges those in the community face every day.”

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Show your work

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Commentary by Terry Anker Every would-be sixth-grade math prodigy knows the pain. If the answer on our test is accurate, why does the teacher need to see the long-form effort that got us there? Don’t they believe that we just “knew” it? Do they think we are cheating off a nearby student? Many of us have fought the battle. We stand peering over the teacher’s desk demanding credit for our genius. Calmly, they respond that sometimes it is not good enough to simply get the correct answer. We must get there the right way – at the right time – and follow the right steps.

We are reminded of our nascent school days when we were expected to “show our work” on the way to our ultimate and definitive response. At the time, it seemed redundant, even silly.

Recess was waiting and then lunch after that. Besides, we’d heard that it was tater tot day. If it took too long to finish our test, we’d be at the end of the line and might miss the potato-based delicacy. Besides, a tater tot war would invariably break out and we’d be unarmed.

The grapes from the fruit cocktail make a poor strategic substitute.

Happily, as we grow older, our lunchroom habits largely improve. And for most of us, we come to understand and accept as apparent that the goal of showing our work was to train a process of critical thinking. We had to fully understand the accepted process before we could innovate from it. Indeed, our accuracy increased as the steps were individually considered, implemented and mastered. But as we review our grown-up selves, do our marriages, careers and other relationships demonstrate that we are showing our work?

Do we make it evident that others are valued, considered and accommodated in our lives?

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

Giving up phoning it in Commentary by Danielle Wilson How are your New Year’s resolutions going? I deliberately did not make any because, historically, by March HUMOR I have failed miserably. Take my 2014 vow to limit my potty mouth: I didn’t even get to Valentine’s Day before I was back to dropping hourly F-bombs, among other swear words. Nope, for me, NYRs are self-created entrapment schemes for failure and self-loathing. Naturally, I avoid them at all costs.

Lent, however, is a whole ‘nother ball game. I am the queen of giving up Diet Coke or dark chocolate or cherry Pop-Tarts for the 40 days leading up to Easter. Nothing life-changing (see stupid NYRs above) but always something that hurts a little. This year’s “sacrifice?” Games on my phone. I know, I know. Doesn’t sound like much, does it? But I’ve gotten into the habit of coming home from work and ignoring people, pets and associated responsibilities and escaping into the world of online happiness, namely Soduku and Words with

Friends. I would literally waste hours trying to find the maximum scoring word from four vowels, two Ds and an X, or attempting to break seven minutes on an expert-level Soduku puzzle without typing in notes. Top that!

And I’d gotten to the point where I actually craved the experience. Like a crack addict with my fix, if someone interrupted me, I’d pretend I didn’t hear. “Mom, you said dinner would be ready 30 minutes ago.” (No response).“Mom!” (Umm, I’m playing on my phone). “Mother!” (Fine, I’ll engage). Then I’d sulk to the kitchen muttering, “You’re 16, go$da**it! Make your own f#$%ing mac-n-cheese!”

New Year’s resolutions? Clearly not for me.

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

Editor, I was disappointed to see Mic Mead’s letter in response to climate change (letter: ‘Act now’ reply) published without contextualization, fact checking or even citation. Though Mead has the right to an opinion, Current has neglected its journalistic responsibility to check facts, contextualize comments and verify sources.

It took me less than 10 seconds to search the quote Mead gives without attribution, yielding 678,000 results on Google. Here is the one that topped my results: climatefeedback.org/evaluation/ letter-signed-by-500-scientists-relieson-inaccurate-claims-about-climate-science/. It notes, “Six scientists analyzed the letter and estimate its overall scientific credibility to be ‘very low’.”

Additionally, Current should contextualize Mead’s claim that he follows peer reviewed research with simple-to-find data such as this on NASA’s site at climate.nasa.gov/scientific-consensus/: “Multiple studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals show that 97 percent or more of actively publishing climate scientists agree: Climate-warming trends over the past century are extremely likely due to human activities.”

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After conducting almost 5,000 interviews, it’s tough to name my favorites. Several standouts involved some shtick, which is a glorious Yiddish word that connotes comic theatrics, a gimmick or a setup to temporarily fool the audience.

Here are two of my wackiest moments: The long and short of it Back in the ’90s, I interviewed a jockey who was racing that night at Hoosier Park in Anderson. The young rider let me question him while he was standing on a chair with the camera only showing him from the waist-up — the premise being that he was the world’s tallest jockey, at about 6-foot-7.

He rode the comedy sketch like a pro.

“Why did you become a jockey?” I asked him.

“I was really bad at basketball,” he confessed, “but I loved horseback riding.”

I didn’t reveal the ruse until my last segment on that morning’s news, but the owner of the horse never saw that portion.

She also had never met her new jockey. She called the track in a panic, and to this day I don’t know if she found the prank funny.

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Mobile shop plans storefront

By Desiree Williams news@currentnoblesville.com Carmel will soon be home to a new family owned coffee shop. Rachel Priddy is expanding her mobile coffee truck, Rose & Lois, into a brick-and-mortar building on COFFEE 146th Street near the Noblesville and Fishers city lines.

The café’s grand-opening celebration has been postponed to April due to construction delays.

Since leaving a corporate career in technical sales and food science, Priddy, a Fishers resident, aspired to open a coffee shop that could become a home away from home for remote employees, working moms and freelancers, something she said was difficult to find in the area.

“I wanted something that was a place for families and a place for life to happen,” she said.

Priddy and her husband first operated an espresso cart at the Noblesville Farmers Market and Hamilton Town Center. The demand soon grew, compelling them to purchase and renovate a second food truck.

When Priddy found the ideal building to expand the business, it was full-speed ahead on the café.

“I fell in love with a space that’s only a mile from our house, and that really influenced a lot of my designs because it’s a beautiful new building,” she said.

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The café, also named Rose & Lois after her two daughters, has a meeting space with a glass garage door for privacy, a children’s play area, a drive-through and a back patio. The menu features soups, salads, charcuterie and bakery items, including allergy-sensitive and gluten-free options.

“To me, I really wanted something you could get quickly and it could be kid-friendly and it could be satisfying and somewhat clean eating if you wanted to be,” Priddy said.

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Riverview welcomes female athlete, polio survivor

By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com Fifteen years after its creation, the annual Women of Vision fundraising event is seeing a few changes this year.

EVENT On April 29, Riverview Health Foundation will present the annual event at the Marriott Hotel at Keystone at the Crossing. Traditionally, the event has been a luncheon, but this year, it will be a dinner. In addition, Megan Wiles, executive director of the foundation, said she hopes more men will be involved.

The keynote speaker is Minda Dentler, a wheelchair athlete and polio survivor.

“Each year, we look for inspirational speakers,” Wiles said. “Minda was recommended to us, and after we did some research, we thought she had a great message of perseverance, overcoming challenges and the will and determination to accomplish her goals.

“We thought her message would resonate with both men and women.”

The Women of Vision group was created when Riverview Health opened its women’s pavilion at the Noblesville campus. In 2019, the Women of Vision fundraiser raised more than $60,000. Wiles said she hopes the foundation can raise more than $65,000.

“Funds raised from this event go to support our Women of Vision Giving Club that provides grants to departments within Riverview Health that serve women and children,” she said. “A few of the grants

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Minda Dentler is the first female athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship after being paralyzed from the waist down.

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Music and menu choices — It’s no secret that restaurants use colors, lighting and music to influence diner’s food choices.

Now a study suggests that theory may be fact. The study analyzed customers’ food choices during periods of loud, upbeat music and during periods of quiet music.

When the music was quiet, customers made healthier menu choices than when the music was loud.

Source: Journal of the Academy of Marketing Sciences Ascension St. Vincent receives accreditation — Ascension St. Vincent Women’s Hospital has been accredited as a Level IV maternal and neonatal hospital, which is the highest level of care possible. Ascension

St. Vincent continues to improve pregnancy outcomes for Hoosiers, taking care of complex, high-risk conditions in both mothers and babies. Ascension St. Vincent Women’s Level IV NICU, the largest in the state, has board certified neonatologists on staff 24/7 to provide compassionate care to the sickest babies. Maternal fetal medicine physicians are also on staff, providing care to the sickest moms. Ascension St. Vincent has an expansive cardiac obstetric program for mothers with heart disease or who develop heart disease during pregnancy, as well as an accredited transport program, both on the ground and in the air, bringing in the sickest moms and babies when needed.

Source: Ascension St. Vincent

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respect was the collaborative nature of working together and what it can do to help impact organizations and the community,” Partnership for a Healthy Hamilton CounMcNulty said. “This is a tremendous opporty recently named Indianapolis resident tunity to help build Hamilton County. While Cathy McNulty its we are the healthiest county in the NONPROFIT new executive state of Indiana, we want to contindirector. PHHC is ue to grow that so we can impact a collaboration of people and orgathe entire state of Indiana.” nizations, including hospitals and McNulty said one of her biggest human service agencies, commuchallenges with PHHC is to educate nity leaders, business owners and others on what the organization schools, with a goal to improve and does.

McNulty maintain the health of all county “We are fairly small, and there’s a residents. sense we do programming, and we don’t,” As a registered nurse, McNulty has a rich she said. “We are an organization that background in the health care industry. She brings together partnerships. There are so worked in critical care and became interest- many things already out there that people ed in a community-based healthy lifestyle. don’t know about, and we bring those part“That was early in my career,” she said nerships together and form a greater, larger “This has been in my blood for a long time.” group to work cohesively to one particular Most recently, McNulty worked with Stramissive to impact not only their organizategic Indiana Provider Network, a group of tion but the community in general.” nonprofits that provides services to individPHHC is at 12175 Visionary Way, Fishers. uals with disabilities.

For more, visit hamiltoncountyphhc.org.

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Athletes: Get the most out of your sport, avoid injury Commentary by Dr. Bryan Mayol

Sports are a great way to exercise and have fun at the same time, and with the right routine, you can ATHLETICS minimize your chance for injuries.

Warm up: Warming up is important for injury prevention, much more so than stretching prior to exercise. Before stepping onto the field or court and going full speed, give yourself 15 to 20 minutes to get your body moving. Start your warm up with a light jog or run in place to get your heart rate up.

Then, begin with active stretches such as toe touches, deep lunges, knee hugs and jumping jacks. Hamstring strains, for example, are a common sports-related injury and are less likely to happen when your muscles are warmed up.

Wear the proper equipment: Make sure your gear, including helmets, mouth guards or pad, fit properly. Gear that is too big or too small isn’t protecting your body correctly and can result in injury.

Get enough rest: The micro-injuries to our tissues heal and repair as we sleep, and we

get stronger as a result. When athletes do not get enough sleep, their muscles become fatigued and they are at greater risk for injury. Overuse injuries, such as shin splints, can sometimes be a result of too much physical activity in a short time and not enough rest.

You cannot expect your body to perform at its best if it’s running on a low battery.

Do not power through the pain: You may be making a minor injury much worse if you do this. See a sports medicine specialist to avoid further damage, and certainly if the pain continues or makes it difficult to perform everyday activities.

Cool down: Stretching after activity helps maintain flexibility to promote good body mechanics. Stretching also can reduce the buildup of lactic acid from tough workouts, which can make your muscles cramp and feel stiff.

Dr. Bryan Mayol is a sports medicine specialist at IU Health North and Saxony hospitals.

He sees patients in Fishers, Noblesville and Carmel. He can be reached at 317-688-5980.

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Civic Theatre newcomers grab key roles in ‘A Few Good Men’ at The Tarkington

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Matt Kraft is making his return to acting in a special way.

Kraft, a 2009 Carmel High School graduate and 2013 Purdue graduate, will PLAY appear in a lead role in Civic Theatre’s production of “A Few Good Men” March 13 to 28 at The Tarkington at the Center for Performing Arts in Carmel.

“I didn’t figure out I was interested in acting until I was in college,” said Kraft, a Carmel resident who works in Carmel in apartment leasing. “I had some theater credits while working on a film degree and got the acting bug.”

Kraft recently moved from California and wanted to get back into acting in plays.

“A friend of mine told me about auditions for this,” Kraft said. “It’s a great script and an awesome part. I’m lucky I get to work on it.”

Kraft plays Lt. Daniel Kaffee, a lawyer defending the two young Marines who are accused of murdering fellow Marine William Santiago.

“At first, it’s me unwillingly taking the case and then me getting drawn in deeper and deeper,” Kraft said. “As I get in over my head, I have to get out of it.”

The screenplay for the 1992 movie was adapted by Aaron Sorkin from his own Broadway play. Tom Cruise played the role of Kaffee in the film.

“A lot of people will have in their mind what the movie looks like, but we will have our own take on it,” Kraft said.

Kraft took acting courses in California while pursuing film and TV work.

“There are a lot of lines to get down, so that’s been the challenge, to get that down and have it memorized well enough that I can play with it and be loose,” Kraft said.

Jonathan Scoble plays Jonathan James Kendrick, one of the Marines involved in ordering Santiago’s punishment that led to his death.

Scoble, 39, describes his character as a stereotypical military tough guy.

“Saturday Night Fever” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis: Through March 29. For more, visit beefandboards.com or call 317-872-9664.

“A Few Good Men” Civic Theatre, The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel: March 13 to 28. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

“Murder on the Orient Express” Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis: Through March 29. For more, visit irtlive.com.

“Journey into Jazz” Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel: 7:30 p.m. March 14. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

Minotour: “Dear Hank and John”

From left, Matt Kraft and Jonathan Scoble appear in a “A Few Good Men” at Civic Theatre.

(Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

“I feel like playing Kendrick is full-throttle years, works for a health care marketing the whole time,” Scoble said. “He’s a very agency in Carmel. powerful character in my mind. EvIndianapolis resident Glenn de ery time I’m up on stage I’m angry.

Roziere, who has acted in ShakeI think there are more pages of speare productions for several character development here than years, auditioned for “Much Ado there was on the screen. Seeing About Nothing” and left with the what some of these guys are doing, part of Col. Nathan Jessup. even in the smaller roles, is just “I didn’t think there was a part fantastic.” for me in this show,” he said. “I’m de Roziere This is Scoble’s first Civic Theatre 60 years old and all the characters show. are in their 40s or younger.”

“To be here is gratifying, really, for someDe Roziere, who plays the role Jack Nichone who has only been acting for 2 1/2 olson played in the movie, has only seen years,” Scoble said. clips of the movie, but he was well-aware of The show is the second Scoble has audihis character’s most famous line, “You can’t tioned for in a Civic Theatre production. handle the truth.”

“The first time was a little humbling and I “That’s a quandary for me how to play was a little nervous to get back in,” Scoble it,” said de Roziere, who is in his first Civic said. “The day I heard about ‘A Few Good show. “It has to be organic. I’m working Men’ auditions, I decided to give it a shot. I with Kraft, so it’s a natural reaction. My had it that day I guess.” thought is, I can’t whisper it. I’m under a Scoble has acted with Carmel Community certain amount of pressure to pull a rabbit Players, Footlite Musicals and Carmel Apout of a hat.” prentice Theater.

For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Scoble, who has lived in Carmel for five

Podcast with John and Hank Green, The Tarkington, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel: 8 p.m. March 10. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Peking Acrobats Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel: 3 p.m. March 15. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

“Kurt Elling Quintet: A Century of Heroes” Palladium Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel: 8 p.m. March 21. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

“A Raisin in the Sun” Main Street Productions, Westfield Playhouse, Westfield: March 20 to April 5. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

Carmel Symphony Orchestra Clay Township Presents Side-by-Side with Carmel High School: 4 p.m. March 22. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

“Don Giovanni” Indianapolis Opera, The Toby Theater at Newfields, Indianapolis: March 20 to 22.

For more, visit indyopera.org.

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Indy Opera stages ‘Don Giovanni’

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people who are privileged and wealthy taking advantage of other people and getting away with it,” McKeever said. “It will be inEric McKeever knows the audience might teresting to see how the audience reacts to not like his character of Don Giovanni. him. I hope they come away with a visceral “On the outside he reaction, whether they love him or MUSIC looks like an awful perhate him. I hope they see how relson, but when you play evant his character is hundreds of him you have to play what he beyears later.” lieves,” McKeever said. “He believes This is the first time McKeever he can’t just love one woman. He will sing in Italian. The screen will believes it’s a disservice to women be above the stage with the words to love only one woman. He comes in English.

McKeever from a class system where a noIn 2019, he performed the opera in bleman could get anything he wanted and English at the Oswego (N.Y.) Opera. treat people anyway he wanted without “It was a great opportunity to try the role repercussions. out and get a pacing of it,” McKeever said.

“He doesn’t know anything else. It’s inWhen “Don Giovanni” was written, teresting to play that, and it’s interesting to McKeever said many saw the character as play that from a 21st-century perspective.” antihero because he was envisioned as an McKeever, a baritone who lives in New enlightened character because he interactYork, will star in the title role of Indianaped with the classes other than his own. olis Opera’s March 20 to 22 production of “Now, we see Giovanni as this as socioMozart’s “Don Giovanni” at The Toby Theater path who is a womanizer who doesn’t care at Newfields. The opera debuted in 1787. about the feelings of anyone else,” McKeevMozart based Giovanni, described as a er said. hell-bound seducer of women, on the legend Performances are at 7:30 p.m. March 20-21 of the fictional Don Juan. and 3 p.m. March 22. For more, visit indyop“We’re now saying enough of this where era.org.

Bass soloist to perform with CSO

By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com

big instrument, and he plays in such a way that it’s light, it’s beautiful, it’s clean. So, I’m pretty excited about this.”

Edgar Meyer is a world-renowned double A lifelong bass player who began playing bassist whose mastery of the large, bowed at age 5, Meyer also is a composer and visstring instrument is almost as much a iting professor of double bass at the Curtis visual treat as it is an Institute of Music in Philadelphia.

MUSIC auditory delight.

He will perform two solos, including Carmel Symphony Orhis own composition, “Concerto chestra Music Director Janna Hymes for Double Bass in D,” that will be can’t wait for the audience to see part of a mix with the CSO that for itself when Meyer joins the CSO includes Joplin’s “The Entertainer”; as guest soloist for “Journey Into Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” Jazz” March 14 in the Palladium at and “Lullaby for String Orchestra”; Meyer the Center for the Performing Arts Gould’s “Pavanne from Symphony in Carmel.

No. 2”; and Klaus Badelt/Hans Zimmer’s “PiPart of the “Musical Journeys with Janna rates of the Caribbean.”

Masterworks Series,” the concert begins at “It’s amazing to be a bass soloist,” Hymes 7:30 p.m. A “Meet the Music” program will be said. “We don’t hear about that instrument conducted in the Palladium Hall at 6:30 p.m. being in the forefront as a soloist very prior to the performance. often. Whether it’s classical or jazz, it’s “He’s really a virtuoso on the bass,” said usually part of an ensemble or a group, so Hymes, a longtime friend of Meyer. “He to have somebody of this caliber on that plays it almost like a small instrument. It’s instrument is pretty interesting in itself. just extraordinary how he’s able to ma“I think the audience will really enjoy it.” nipulate himself around that instrument, For more or for tickets, visit CarmelSymwhich is pretty cumbersome. It’s a pretty phony.org.

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Johansen takes on 2 roles

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the actors completely safe,” Johansen said.

“We try to look at fights on stage more like dances that have every move and every bit During his acting career, Rob Johansen of footwork pre-planned. The audience can has played multiple characters in the same think it’s violent, but the actors are working show many times. closely together to keep each other PLAY Johansen played as safe.” many as 16 characters in Johansen said the show only has “The 39 Steps.” two or three moments of violence “So, playing two characters isn’t seen on stage. too tough,” he said.

“Shows with full fights require The Indianapolis resident plays fight calls before each performance the waiter and Michel in “Murder where the fight is done first at Johansen on the Orient Express” at Indiana half speed, then just under show Repertory Theatre. The performances run speed,” Johansen said. through March 29.

This is the fourth time Johansen has been “I’ve tried to change them physically, voin an Agatha Christie play, including “The cally and energetically,” Johansen said. “My Unexpected Guest” at IRT. This is the 48th waiter is old and kind of a negative guy and play Johansen has appeared in at IRT. has a bit of a Greek Accent. My main charJohansen said without IRT and Executive acter, though, he’s had some tough times Artistic Director Janet Allen’s willingness in his life, is a positive and energetic man, to cast him, he would not be a professional much more spry than my waiter. Of course, actor. the audience knows it’s the same actor “I’m not sure if I could have been an playing both roles, and that’s part of the fun actor anywhere else,” Johansen said. “The of theater, seeing the range one actor can size of the community was nurturing to bring to several characters. me, where another arts community might “The main thing I need to be careful of is not have been as attractive to me. So, my getting away from reality and into broad relationship with IRT is dear to me. When comedy with the waiter. But (director) Risa I do ‘Christmas Carol,’ I get to celebrate a (Brainin) is very good at making sure I don’t holiday with a huge part of the city and so get cartoonish.” many students.

Johansen also serves as fight choreogra“And to hear people talk about so many pher for the play. of the 48 shows I’ve been a part of reminds “My role as fight choreographer is to me that even though a show closes, the create realistic moments of violence for effect it has on people remains.” the audience to experience, while keeping For more, visit irtlive.com.

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Straight No Chaser to play gala — An exclusive performance by celebrated a cappella group Straight No Chaser is among the highlights of the Center for the Performing Arts’ 10th Anniversary Gala Sept. 12. Presented

by Krieg DeVault, the gala supports artistic and educational programming at the Center, which will have welcomed more than 1 million patrons by the start of the 2020-2021 performance season. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with the First Merchants Bank Cocktail Reception and continues with an elegant dinner, live auction, the Straight No Chaser performance and an after-party with dancing and cabaret performances until midnight. Michael Feinstein, the Center’s artistic director, also will perform as he hosts the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame inductions of singer/songwriter/actress Peggy Lee (“Fever”) and composer-play-

wright Meredith Willson (“The Music Man”).

Tyska named ATI education director — Brynn Tyska will join Actors Theatre of Indiana as its new director of education. Since moving to Carmel in 2016, she has been an ATI cast member (“A Comedy of Tenors” and “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” and did a reading of Lindsay Adams’ new play, “Rattler”). She looks forward to stepping back into her role as teacher and administrator. Prior to moving to Indiana, Brynn served as acting department chair for the Rochester Association for the Performing Arts, where she taught several acting classes, including Fundamentals, Characterization, The Art of Comedy, Script Analysis and Movement for the Stage. Additionally, she taught acting and coached musical theater privately as the founder of BKT Studio for Actors.

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March 20, 21 & 22 The Toby Theater at Newfields

TICKETS ON SALE NOW IndyOpera.org or call 317-283-3531 Mediterranean pizza is created with Greek dressing and topped with spinach, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, chicken, bacon and banana peppers. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

iterranean pizza was perfect. It has Greek dressing, spinach, feta cheese, chicken, bacon, banana peppers and mozzarella. You can order a personal 8-inch pizza or up to a giant 20-inch pizza.

Suggested pairings: Try the wine float ($6.50), with various flavor combos. My favorite is The Crystal Unicorn, with rainbow sherbet and Riesling, but trust me — order the wine float.

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DISPATCH Dark comedy returns to The Cat — “In the Presence of my Enemies,” a wickedly funny cautionary tale about greed and family, will have two performances at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel, at 7:30 p.m. March 13 and 2:30 p.m. March 14. For reservations, contact j2clairs@att.net or call 317-582-1007. Tickets also may be purchased at the door. Group rates are available.

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I am not a big fan of thick crust, so I appreciate the crunchy thin crust of the pizzas. I also am not your typical pepperoni-and-sausage gal. I like a little variety, so the Med-

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Blueprint for Improvement: Open-concept overhaul Commentary by Larry Greene

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1. A double-sided ventless fireplace originally separated the kitchen from the living area. The fireplace and wall that encased it were removed.

2. A liner gas fireplace was added to the exterior wall of the living room.

It is surrounded by stacked stone and topped with crown molding and a lovely tapered finish to the ceiling.

3. All of the arched doorways on the first floor were squared off for a more modern appeal.

4. The kitchen layout was updated to provide a large peninsula for seating. All new quartz countertops, cabinetry, lighting and flooring completed the transformation.

THE CHALLENGE This 2005 home is in the southeast Indianapolis neighborhood of Greystone. The owners wanted an extensive overhaul of the first floor, including the kitchen, dining area, laundry room, living room and fireplace. The goal was to create a more modern, open concept and improve the flow of the space.

Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling; email him at lgreene@caseindy.com.

Visit caseindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.

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An ironic pill to swallow Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

The Spanish Steps at Rome’s Spanish Square. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Tracing Rome’s Spanish Steps Commentary by Don Knebel The Spanish Steps constitute the widest stairway in Europe. To find them, you go to Rome and look for a French TRAVEL church.

In 1494, Francis of Paola, a Christian hermit, established the monastic Order of Minims and built a monastery atop Pincian Hill in what was then the northeastern corner of Rome. In 1502, King Louis XII of France began building a church next to the monastery that became known as Trinità dei Monti (Trinity of the Hill). In 1647, the Spanish government moved its embassy to the Holy See, considered the oldest embassy in the world, to the base of Pincian Hill. The embassy became known as the Palazzo di Spagna (the Palace of Spain) and the nearby public square became known as Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Square). The square became popular, attracting people from throughout Rome to elaborate events held by the embassy.

In 1659, France and Spain signed a treaty ending the Franco-Spanish War. A year later, Stefano Gueffier, a French diplomat, be-

queathed 20,000 scudi to connect the Spanish Square with the French church. Beginning in 1723, Gueffier’s funds were used to construct a stairway from Piazza di Spagna to the top of Pincian Hill. The original idea of a statue of French King Louis XIV was rejected by the pope. The picturesque Spanish Steps (officially Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti), including between 135 and 138 steps, depending on what is counted, attracted artists, who in turn attracted young women seeking to become models. As a result, the Spanish Steps became a popular place for people from throughout Rome to meet and linger. In 1995, after a major restoration, an ordinance prohibited eating on the Spanish Steps. In 2019, an ordinance made sitting on the steps subject to a $450 fine. Like other Italian laws, these ordinances are not religiously obeyed.

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

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Wine with Mexican food – Pairing wine with Mexican dishes can be a challenge.

Many Mexican restaurants only offer beer or margaritas. If wine is on the menu, how do you choose? Since Mexican restaurant food can be heavy, the trick is to go with a lighter wine. Prosecco is a crisp, refreshing wine that goes well with most Mexican dishes. Pinot grigio is another light wine that’s very versatile with Mexican food.

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Jump into your DeLorean time machine for a moment and let’s travel back to the year 1996. Tickle Me Elmo is the hot Christmas item people are GRAMMAR GUY fighting over. Oprah just announced her first Oprah’s Book Club book. Dolly the Sheep just became the first cloned mammal. “ER,” “Seinfeld,” “Friends” and “Home Improvement” are dominating the TV Guide headlines. Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls reign as NBA champions while MTV is still playing music videos.

Now that we’re together at the end of the 20th century, let’s talk about “irony” and “coincidence.” I’m sure you know where I’m going with this. Canadian songwriter Alanis Morissette dropped this little number on us in her album “Jagged Little Pill,” called “Ironic.” The problem is, the song “Ironic” includes several examples of coincidence.

“Irony” is a situation where there is a striking contrast between expectation and reality. Think about a vegan who can’t bear to part with her worn-in leather jack-

et or an IndyCar driver who doesn’t have a driver’s license. Other examples of irony include a barista who doesn’t like coffee or the fact that Dr. James Naismith, who invented basketball, is the only Kansas University basketball coach with a losing record. Isn’t it ironic?

“Coincidence” is when two or more things happen seemingly by chance. Suppose it rains on your wedding day. Or how about if you get a free ride when you’ve already paid.

Here’s the meta-irony: Because “Ironic” doesn’t include any examples of irony, it’s actually incredibly ironic. When you take a song full of coincidences and title it “Ironic,” you’ve got a heaping pile of irony on your hands. For people who have made fun of this song for its non-irony, this realization can be a jagged little pill to swallow. Who would’ve thought? It figures.

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

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New Hope Presbyterian Church Fishers, Indiana This position is responsible for the completion of all office and support staff needs. Provides support for all Church staff and various committees, completion of various financial actions and all administrative functions. Position requires HS diploma with Associates degree preferred in Administration and/ or Financial/Accounting. Knowledge of Quick Books, Microsoft Office and good communications and interpersonal skills are necessary. Position is part time (24 – 30 hours per week).

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The Bookkeeper/Financial Assistant is a part-time position that is a Full Charge bookkeeper who understands all facets of accounting in a church setting. Applicants should be proficient with QuickBooks / QBO, Word, and Excel. General Responsibilities include but are not limited managing and reconciling all bank accounts, payables and receivables on a weekly basis support developing an annual budget; keeping accurate records of all church income (tithes, offerings, pledges, gifts, etc.) and deposits; maintain vendor files. Maintain General Ledger & Chart of Accounts, payroll records & process payroll on a bi-weekly basis. Assists & oversees volunteer counters in counting all contributions on a weekly basis; prepare contribution statements on a quarterly & yearly basis; Oversee the posting of members giving and ensure accuracy; Preparation of monthly & yearly financial statements for staff and finance committee.

Requirements • Minimum of associate’s degree in business administration, accounting, or relevant field.

• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles.

• Experience with QuickBooks/QBO accounting software.

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• Background check required • Discretion, and a respect for confidentiality.

Send resumes to pmorrison@carmelumc.org

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The Ranch at West Clay is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced barn manager/ equine handler to care for 4 horses and other animals that may be added. The position available requires the barn manager to manage the facility, do minor barn and grounds repairs/maintenance, have a working knowledge of equine health care and first aid, be proficient in western riding and the training of safe trail horses, be able to rotate and seed pastures as needed, order hay feed and bedding, schedule the vet and farrier, and any other tasks that may arise at a small private horse barn.

Required Skills: The ability to carry out heavy physical labor in all weather conditions, basic handyman skills (fence fixing, changing light bulbs, etc.), strong understanding of equine management (feeding, turnout, grooming, bathing, blanketing, managing medications, first aid, etc.). MUST be proficient at riding and training western trail horses and know how to safely teach others to ride and work around horses.

Salary: $12.00 hourly. Apply at jennifer.hendricks@heartlandfpg.com

HEAD LANDSCAPER

This position is responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds.

Worker will typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, pulling weeds, repairing and maintenance of buildings/ structures.

Key Responsibilities • Perform groundskeeping and building maintenance duties.

• Cut lawn using hand, power or riding mower and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.

• Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.

• Apply pesticide to rid grounds of pests such as mosquitos, wasps, ticks, and others.

• Apply fertilizer to ground to enhance growth.

• Shovel snow from walkways and sprinkle ice melt down.

• Cut down tree limbs that are posing a danger.

• Trim shrubs and pull weeds.

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• Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.

• Install rock, cement, lighting, water, and furniture.

• Water plants and grass as needed and apply fertilizer.

Salary: $15.00 hourly. Apply at jennifer.hendricks@heartlandfpg.com

Experienced Caregiver/Companion for 96-year old lady in her home in Carmel, 106th/Shelborne Rd area. Three days a week approximately 8 hours per day / approximately 24 hours per week at $ 20 per hour. Days of week and hours are flexible.

Responsibilities in addition to companionship/safety, include help with activities of daily living including dressing, bathing, toileting, medication, hearing aids, occasional driving to appointments or take to lunch meals/ snacks and light housekeeping. ie make her bed or change it if accident, wash her laundry, put her dishes in dishwasher, etc The individual is currently mobile on her own and able to accomplish many activities herself, but is starting to experience some mild cognitive decline. Family also lives in the home are gone a fair amount.

The right individual will be a non-smoker, kind and caring, Trustworthy, the type of person who consistently shows up for work, able to lift up to 50 pounds, have great references and be able to pass a full background check.

Certifid Nurse Assistant a plus but not mandatory Would be wonderful if you are also available to do occasional Overnight sitting.

We are a super nice family, looking for a long term mutually beneficial employment relationship.

If interested, for consideration, please email your qualifications and references to Sherry@grayholdings.com.

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