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Noblesville Schools says approximately 53 percent the money from the proposed referendum will be used for safety enhancements and safety staff in response to the May 25 shooting at Noblesville West Middle School. (File photo)

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Nickel Plate Arts Executive Director Aili McGill talks on the nonprofit’s past five years and its future. (Photos by Sadie Hunter) Founded Sept. 15, 2009, at Noblesville, IN Vol. IX, No. 47 Copyright 2018.

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New referendum details include dogs, lockdown tools

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com

Noblesville Schools recently released more specific details on what a referendum would provide if passed Nov. 6. The SCHOOLS referendum could provide the district with an extra $6.5 million each year through 2026.

Three categories will see increased funding – mental health, safety equipment and staff salaries, much in response to the May 25 shooting at Noblesville West Middle School.

Referendum dollars (from 2016) have been spent to maintain 150 staff positions and programming in art, music, physical education, STEM, media services and more,” according to a statement from the district. “Funds are also being used to cover some transportation expenses. Since 2009, the district has lost $46.5 million in state funding.”

The current referendum rate is 18.9 cents for every $100 of a home’s assessed value. The new referendum proposes a rate of 37 cents.

A median Noblesville home is valued at approximately $206,000, which would mean a household with that home value would pay approximately $15 more than it does now.

The district said 53 percent of referendum dollars would be spent on mental health, safety staff and safety equipment. The remaining 47 percent would be spent on enhancing staff and increase the salaries of current teachers.

Here’s a breakdown: Mental health staff and additions • Screenings for students for suicide, anger, trauma, etc.

• One district mental health coordinator • 10 social workers • Staff for alternative education program: one director, one social worker, two teachers, one school resource officer • Two deans for middle schools • Three teachers for English language learners

• Two additional elementary school counselors • Mentoring program Safety staff and equipment • Eight additional school resource officers to cover every school (district paying for half, City of Noblesville paying for half) • Funding for additional/overtime school resource officer staffing to cover security for approximately 10,000 evening/weekend/ large events each year • One full-time district safety director • One AV/camera technician to manage security camera surveillance • Enhanced communication technology system • Specially trained gun-detection dogs for each school • Enhanced video systems on 100-plus buses • Increased bus security and bus driver professional development for 100-plus buses/ drivers • Door-barricading products for 1,500 classrooms and offices • Increased facility lockdown tools for 10 schools • Additional security camera equipment for 10 schools • Additional teaching staff for middle and high schools due to large class sizes and facility capacity Teacher pay and jobs • Provide salaries competitive with other area districts to recruit and retain highquality teaching staff • Teachers leaving Noblesville because of current salaries • In some cases, Noblesville teachers are earning $10,000 less than comparable teachers in neighboring districts • Teacher compensation to be bargained with the Noblesville Teachers’ Forum, the teacher’s union that represents all Noblesville Schools teachers

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AED donation — The Hamilton County chapter of Mended Hearts, a support nonprofit for heart disease patients, families and caregivers, recently presented an AED to Nancy Chance, executive director of the Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County. Mended Hearts began raising money to donate AEDs to local organizations earlier this year. Chance is the first recipient. Pictured, from left, Nancy Chance of Good Samaritan Network, Mended Hearts President Marv Norman and Linda Mason, assistant regional director of the central region.

Democratic Women of Hamilton County — The Democratic Women of Hamilton County will hold its next meeting Aug. 18. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and conversation, and the official meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at the Delaware Township Community Building, 9090 E. 131st St., Fishers.

DivorceCare — Noblesville First United Methodist Church will again host its DivorceCare seminar beginning Aug. 10. The seminar lasts 13 weeks and is for people experiencing separation or divorce. Sessions are every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church, 2051 Monument St., Noblesville. Those interested can attend sessions intermittently. For more, call 317-773-2500.

NPD now accepting citizens academy applications —The Noblesville Police Dept. is accepting applications for future the spring 2019 Citizens Police Academy. Eligible candidates must be 16 or older, have no felony or misdemeanor convictions, pass a background check and reside or be employed in Noblesville. Applications are available online at www.cityofnoblesville.org/ police.

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NWMS, district students back

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Sixth-graders Olivia and Chloe celebrate the start of middle school. (Photo by Barb Olszewski)

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com The third annual Red Geranium Artisan Market will have a bit of a different setup at First Presbyterian Church of EVENT Noblesville, with vendors both indoor and outdoor.

The market, a creation by mission elder, designer and antique enthusiast Sue Jourdan, is set from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 18 at the church, 1207 Conner St., The event will feature 35 vendors, including 16 returning vendors.

The items include art, antiques, furniture, wood and glass craft, pottery and jewelry.

Proceeds from vendor booth space and food sales go to the Hamilton County area, state and international church mission projects.

Proceeds from the 2017 market were approximately $2,500.

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two days of fact-finding hearings scheduled for Sept. 10 and 11.

Later in the afternoon, Swan released a statement updating the public on the first day.

“Noblesville West Middle School students and staff are excited to be back at school,” Swan’s statement read. “We want everyone to know how grateful we are for the outpouring of support over the last two months. We feel fortunate to see exactly how generous and caring Noblesville and the surrounding areas can be. Most importantly, we want the world to know that one day in our history will not define us. It is true that we are a part of a truly unfortunate statistic, but we are so much more than this. We will continue to defy the odds and prove what we already knew. Noblesville West is an incredible place where students love coming to school. We are putting last year behind us and looking forward to the 2018-19 school year and all the wonderful memories we will make.”

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Noblesville West Middle School students, along with all Noblesville Schools students, returned to school Aug. 1 SCHOOLS after a two-month summer break and just 67 days after a shooting at NWMS that left one student and one teacher injured.

Following announcements, which could be heard across Hague Road, students were led in the Swan Pledge of Allegiance by retired Indianapolis Colts Punter Pat McAfee, followed by a welcome-back message from NWMS Principal Stacey Swan.

Students returned to an increased police presence at all schools and additional counselors and therapy dogs at West Middle School.

On May 25, David Moore, 13, a student at the school at the time, allegedly opened fire in the seventh-grade science classroom of Jason Seaman. A fellow student, Ella Whistler was shot seven times. Seaman is credited for stopping the shooting by tackling the shooter and, in the process, was shot three times.

Seaman and Whistler returned to school Aug. 1 and could not be reached for comment.

Moore is being held in the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center, awaiting

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Team also wants to showcase our beautiful historic church through a free, fun and festive community day that promotes local artisans and musicians,” said Jennie Auble, a member of the church’s mission committee. “The church will be open during the market for guided tours of the sanctuary and narthex, constructed in 1893, for those who would like to take a peek inside.”

Businesses from the community will have booths promoting their products and services available for purchase.

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More than 8,000 people attended the July 27 Noblesville Schools Back to School BASH, the highest attendance ever EVENT for the event and any events at Federal Hill Commons.

In the past, the event has been held on the downtown square but was moved to

the downtown park this year.

The event featured nearly 80 community booths, food vendors, NHS athletic stations, live music, face painting, a photo booth, video games, art projects to show support for West Middle School, dunk tanks, a school safety booth, a Miller Mall booth to purchase Noblesville spirit items and more.

State treasurer to visit 911 communications center marks the second year of statewide Textto-911 services available to all Hoosiers.

During its first year, 173,213 text sessions As the only state treasurer in the nation occurred to and from dispatchers. to chair a 911 board, Kelly Mitchell will begin “It takes a uniquely qualified a month-long and trained person to handle the PUBLIC SAFETY public safety pressure and stress incurred when tour this answering 911 calls,” said Ed Reuter, week. executive director of Statewide 911.

On Aug. 8, she’ll visit the Hamilton “Telecommunicators answer calls County Public Safety Communicaevery day from citizens who may tions Center in Noblesville. experience one of the worst mo“My role on the Statewide 911 Mitchell ments in their lives, yet it may be Board is a unique one,” Mitchell their bravest moment as well.” said. “I look forward to meeting with disDuring her tour, Mitchell said she will patchers and directors to learn more about focus on learning about the training stanwhat our board can do to assist them at a dards in each county. The Statewide 911 local level.”

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Nickel Plate Arts thinks about growth after looking back on five years of serving community

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com For the past five years, Nickel Plate Arts has been ingrained in the arts communities along the Nickel Plate Rail line, connecting Tipton in the north to Fishers in the south.

Next month, the organization will celCOVER STORY ebrate its sixth birthday.

With its home base in downtown Noblesville in two historic homes at 107 S. Eighth St., the nonprofit is rounding out its fifth year of service and looking at what’s to come as Hamilton County communities continue to embrace the arts.

Last month, the Nickel Plate Arts held its annual meeting, announcing a new strategic plan, “Cultivating Arts Resources.”

With a new mission statement, Nickel Plate Arts Executive Director Aili McGill said the future of the organization will focus on making the arts as accessible as possible for everyone and continue its support of McGill local artists.

“We opened the campus in September of 2012. Hamilton County Tourism knew they wanted some kind of arts initiative going on on this side of the county, and then it just so happened that these buildings became available,” McGill said. “The original idea was that it was going to be a trail that Hamilton County Tourism could promote and advertise as like ‘follow this trail to find arts,’ but the assets that were along the trail in these towns just kind of weren’t organized or consistent enough for them to do that. So, they wanted a professional organization that could help lift these things up. It’s been interesting for us to watch that growth. In the beginning, we were so focused on (the Noblesville) space and activating it, but now we’re equally focused on the rest of Noblesville and Fishers, and thinking about Jackson Township as well, and how that all comes together.”

Before McGill was hired, she said planners in the beginning thought Nickel Plate Arts might serve the community as a folk school.

“But as we evolved, we started to realize that that wasn’t necessarily what there was a hunger for within these communities,” McGill said. “It became clear that lower-barrier classes – ones with a lower price point and less commitment – worked better for people in this community. Not everyone can commit to a weeklong workshop, but a twohour evening drawing class works better. “ From there, Nickel Plate Arts shifted its offerings in that direction and also became a professional home for artists living and working in Noblesville.

“We also started to recognize that there was just this gap between the traditional arts community and every-

The city’s cultural arts district received state designation in December 2016. (File map)

body else,” McGill said. “People here didn’t necessarily have strong relationships with artists living and working in the area and didn’t see or understand how cool our artists are or how much they do. We focused on building more opportunities just to build contacts points for artists.”

Today, the organization’s efforts further have evolved into a good amount of oversight, the umbrella over dozens of arts groups, venues and other area nonprofits.

“We have so many partners in these communities that we can focus on the higher level of coordination,” McGill said. “Not only can we not do it all and be it all ourselves, but it wouldn’t be healthy for these communities if everything was going through us.”

In 2016, the Noblesville Cultural Arts District was established by the Noblesville Arts Council; it is made up of 19 area organizations, including Nickel Plate Arts and the City of Noblesville. McGill and Nickel Plate Arts serve as the consultant for the cities of Noblesville and Fishers.

“When we first started, there was a little more hostility towards the idea of allocating funding for the arts,” McGill said. “It was sort of considered ‘extra stuff,’ whereas now I think there’s a much better understanding, both in Nobles-

ville and Fishers, that the arts have real economic impact, that arts and culture influence people’s decisions to move here and to work here. So, definitely on the city government level, there’s a much broader embracing of the arts as an integral part of our daily lives. There’s still a lot of work to be done there in terms of how everything can fit together, but in our years we have watched a fairly fundamental shift happen there.”

Home to 10 studio artists at the campus, Nickel Plate Arts is working to partner with a downtown merchant to acquire more studio space for local artists to work, McGill said. An official announcement hasn’t been made but McGill said she hopes to have everything finalized in September.

ATTEND THE ANNIVERSARY PARTY What: Nickel Plate Arts’ anniversary and awards party When: VIP cocktail hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Main event begins at 6:30 p.m.

Where: The Mill Top Ballroom, 802 Mulberry St., Noblesville More: nickelplatearts.org/event/npa-anniversary-party/

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Curse of the summer cold

O B S E R V AT I O N

Faceless views Commentary by Terry Anker

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Fincerdoodle657 claims near omnipotent insight into world affairs. Likewise, Catlovesdog4528 knows the movement patterns of extraterrestrials across North America. Even more, BossaNovaHomer has mastered the irony of casting aspersions on someone for casting aspersions. Unidentified and unsolicited “comments” have proliferated on the digital streets of the modern media machine. With each internet article or blog post come countless retorts from those unwilling to put their actual names alongside their many opinions.

To wit, they push civil space to be anything but civil. In reaction, some good-intentioned, if a tad overzealous, among us are cutting free speech to the quick in an effort to put up some guardrails. Zero tolerance policies and expression laws of all sorts, marked by Byzantine rules and hopelessly inconsistent enforcement, leaves a chill over public discourse. Still, the intentionally disruptive manage to anonymously dump toxic waste into our public space without repercussion. The sewers of this internet overflow with secret and mislabeled opinion and diatribe of every sort.

Comedienne Roseanne Barr and pro athlete Colin Kaepernick stepped into the spotlight to publicly express their points of view, each for vastly different reasons. And to each, the world delivered a consequence.

Yet, their acts were undeniably their own.

Some 239 years ago, the founders of this nation chose likewise to sign their real names — many in bold, large letters — to a document demanding independence from, and incurring the wrath of, the world’s mightiest military power. In so doing, they took stunning risk and helped inspire countless others. Can Fincerdoodle657 do the same?

Summer colds are the worst. All I want to do is lie in bed wallowing in Netflix, Sudafed and self pity, but the stupid sunshine keeps mocking me: “It’s beautiful outHUMOR side! Come play! Or at least cut the grass!” Ugh. On a side note, I’m pretty sure my husband Doo infected me on purpose. He was sick last week and had to work while I slept late and wasted the day on Facebook, feeling absolutely fine. I know the irony of it drove him crazy. Had the tables been turned, I probably would have done the same thing, but I’m still aggravated.

At first, I tried to deny my illness, blaming the sneezing and watery eyes on allergies (never mind that I don’t have allergies, except a recent one to avocados, which I’m vehemently protesting). The next day the runny nose set up camp in my sinuses, and by the third morning, I was experiencing full-on headache and fatigue. I knew I was in bad shape when I tried to order photos at the nearby pharmacy, where I’d also pick up ginger ale and more drugs (I pride myself on efficiency, even in dark times).

I live within 2 miles of three different CVS stores, so when the cashier told me I was at the wrong place, I chalked it up to oversight. When the second store was also a no-go, I pulled up my email confirmation for the manager. She said, “You want East 126th. This is West 116th.” Jeeze-Louise, I wasn’t even on the right side of town! My 10-minute errand became a highly inefficient 45. In gorgeous weather.

Curse you summer cold!

Peace out.

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

BELIEVE IT! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Alabama, dominoes may not be played on Sunday.

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READERS’ VIEW Diversity council reacts to vandalism Editor, It’s hard to believe that anti-Semitism could exist in Hamilton County today – the top-ranked county in Indiana for household income, educational attainment and population growth. Yet, the vandalism of Congregation Shaarey Tefilla in Carmel with Nazi symbols is proof that such hatred exists, and the time has come to recognize this type of crime for what it is.

It was a hate crime.

Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. We have witnessed other disgusting acts of anti-Semitism, racism and bigotry elsewhere in Hamilton County.

Earlier in 2018, a video shared on social media showed a Noblesville teenager wearing a Nazi flag draped over his shoulders as he shouted racial and ethnic slurs in Forest Park.

While technically not a crime, that incident led to the creation of the Noblesville Diversity Committee, whose mission is

to create a culture that understands, accepts, celebrates and respects our diversity. From hosting racial dialogues to creating cultural connections, we promote efforts that celebrate the differences that make Noblesville a vibrant community.

We join with our neighbors in Hamilton County, fellow Hoosiers across the state and Gov. Eric Holcomb, who are calling upon the Indiana General Assembly to support the passage of effective hate crime legislation in 2019.

Passing such a bill into law will send a clear message that Hoosiers will not stand by and tolerate cowardly acts of violence and intimidation. Instead, through appropriate application of the law, our actions in response to a hate crime can speak for us, silencing the intimidators who try to divide us while inspiring others to celebrate the differences that make ours a stronger community.

Noblesville Diversity Committee

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

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What a sports med doctor does Commentary by Dr. Joseph Hui Despite being a regular contributor to Current, I suspect most folks still aren’t quite sure what a primary care sports MEDICINE medicine physician does.

A primary care sports medicine physician treats concussions, broken bones, arthritis, chronic pain, sports-related injuries and disorders related to nerves, muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones. All these treatments are done in a non-surgical, conservative approach for all ages.

Most primary care sports medicine physicians are part of larger orthopedic surgical groups and can provide prompt diagnosis and facilitate a quick transition to a surgeon if the issue warrants surgery.

For many issues, surgical intervention is the definitive method for treatment. However, the vast majority of orthopedic clinic visits are treated non-surgically, at least initially, with only a subset of patients actually requiring surgery.

For primary care sports medicine doctors who are trained in diagnostic and interventional ultrasound, real-time, cost-effective diagnoses can be achieved quickly, allowing precise injections and procedures to be performed.

Diagnostic ultrasounds can be used to look at shoulders to assess rotator cuff tears, hips for pain associated with trochanteric bursitis, torn calf muscles, wrists for carpal tunnel syndrome in lieu of electromyography, stress fractures that do not appear on an X-ray and most other issues involving muscle, ligaments and tendons.

In my regular practice, ultrasound has become a powerful tool that helps me facilitate many minimally invasive procedures with little down time. This includes treating conditions such as chronic nerve pain outside the spine, chronic tendon and ligament problems like plantar fasciitis, tennis/golfers elbow, chronic Achilles pain, jumper’s knee, trigger finger and carpal tunnel.

If you’re looking for a non-surgical approach to treat a sports-related injury or chronic musculoskeletal issue, a primary care sports medicine physician may be able to solve your issue without the need for surgery.

Dr. Joseph Hui is a Riverview Health primary care sports medicine physician. He specializes in management of non-operative orthopedic issues and sports-related injuries. His office can be reached at 317-867-5263.

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Save the date for these upcoming events from the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce. For more information or to register for an event, visit noblesvillechamber.com.

Business After Hours What: This event will serve as a networking opportunity in a fun setting with bowling, food, drinks and more.

Finger foods from the appetizer menu will be served, and free soft drinks will be provided. Each attendee will be given a ticket for one free alcoholic beverage.

When: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8 Where: Three, Two, Fun! & Bowl 32, 845 Westfield Rd., Noblesville Cost: Free to attend. A game of bowling or mini-bowling, game of laser tag and BOGO game of mini golf are $5 each.

WIN Coffee & Connect What: This networking event will connect women in Noblesville and Hamilton County for coffee and a quick breakfast.

When: 8 to 9:30 a.m. Aug. 14 Where: Smith House, 444 Lafayette Rd., Noblesville Cost: Free but registration is requested at noblesvillechamber.com.

Aspire ribbon cutting What: The chamber and Aspire will host an open house and art show at its grand-opening celebration.

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Anthony’s Chophouse to feature original Glass Chimney bar

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Many visitors to Anthony’s Chophouse will feel a touch of nostalgia.

The new Carmel resRESTAURANT taurant, which opens this month, will feature the Glass Chimney room, whose centerpiece is a mahogany bar. The room pays homage to the upscale Carmel restaurant, which closed in 2008 after 32 years.

Chuck Lazzara The building, 201 W. Main St., is owned by Chuck Lazzara, co-owner of Ritz Charles. The restaurant is owned by his son, Tony Lazzara, and wife, Kayla.

“We had this vision Tony Lazzara probably six years ago to say wouldn’t it be nice if it had a little Carmel history in the restaurant,” Chuck Lazzara said. “Then we heard Bru Burger was going to tear down Glass Chimney.

We thought wouldn’t it be great to incorporate this bar into our restaurant downtown.”

Chuck Lazzara and his son met with the owner, Mike Cunningham, in 2014 to ask if they could buy the mahogany bar. Cunningham agreed because he didn’t have plans to use it.

“We thought we should try to save the bar for Carmel history,” Tony said. “It was more about dad going there and knowing about the bar and service. I think I had only gone in there once. I knew it was a cool bar everyone remembered, but I didn’t have a vision of it yet until I saw it. It’s beautiful and is tied into the design of the entire building.”

So, they had the bar taken apart by a master carpenter and moved it. Tony estimated it was around 100 pieces. The parts were stored in relatives’ homes before it was put back together at the restaurant. The master carpenter oversaw the

Glass Chimney room at Anthony’s Chophouse. (Submitted photos)

assembly.

“We did a light refinishing,” Chuck said.

“We didn’t want to change the character of it. We did a little of steel wool. It’s all the original stuff. We wanted to go with an old Chicago look, so we put this marble floor in. We designed the space to fit this.”

In 1998, Glass Chimney owner Dieter Puska, with a builder friend James Taylor of Custom Homes of Carmel, decided to establish the Glass Chimney Bar room. The mahogany bar was built the same year, and it became one of the hottest spots in Carmel. People entering the Glass Chimney would be greeted by the tuxedo-dressed Gabriel Piron.

“You’d go to the bar and hear what the $13 special for the night was,” said Chuck, a frequent visitor. “It was packed to the gills. My wife (Lynn) and I went there often, and we saw a lot of people from Carmel.”

Puska opened the original Glass Chimney restaurant in the Main Street shop-

ping center at Old Meridian Street in 1976.

In 1979, he moved around the corner on the Old Meridian Street to a larger spot he had to remodel.

Chuck Lazzara said Puska has offered to display his cognac collection at the bar.

“A lot of people we’ve shown this to have said they can’t wait to come back,” he said. “At first we thought we have it up here and have a bartender up here in case a few people want to drink. But everyone who has come in said they want to come up here, so that’s why we sectioned it off in its own space.”

Chuck moved to Carmel in 1975, working as a real estate agent before opening Ritz Charles in 1985.

A 2008 Carmel High School graduate, Tony made the feasibility of a downtown Carmel steakhouse his DECA project as a senior. He graduated from Ball State’s entrepreneurship program in 2013, using the steakhouse as his thesis.

‘Grateful’ wins Audience Choice award editorial@youarecurrent.com “Grateful” was one of four Indy Shorts International Film Festival Audience Choice Award winners.

The Indy Shorts Festival concluded July 29. All the Choice winners will have encore screenings at the Heartland International Film Festival, Oct. 11 to 21, in Indianapolis.

“Grateful,” which won for Indiana Spotlight, chronicles the story of Indianapolis resident Jenni Berebitsky, who suffers from ALS. Geist resident Amy Pauszek, who has her Where’s Amy photo column in Current Publishing Inc., was the film’s executive producer and producer.

“The reason this award is so prestigious is because it is a statement to the major film industry and its executives that our film is marketable, profitable and will go places after the festival,” Pauszek said.

Other Audience Choice winners were “The Happiness Machine,” directed by Rebecca Blumhagen for Documentary Short; “Alternative Math,” directed by David Maddox for Narrative Short; and “The Driver Is Red,” directed

by Randall Christopher for Animated Short.

Carmel — Mike & Joe will perform two free concerts, first as part of Camel Gazebo Concert Series at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 and then at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at Clay Terrace.

Fishers — Dark Desert Eagles featuring Pad Badger of Extreme with the music of the Eagles will perform a free concert at 9 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater.

Noblesville — Flashback Friday featuring Classic Rock Experience, along with Meraki the Band being the opening act, will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 10 at Federal Hill Commons.

Fishers — “Classical Mystery Tour: Music of the Beatles” will perform concerts at 8 p.m.

Aug. 10-11 as part of Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Conner Prairie.

Noblesville — The Indianapolis Municipal Band will perform at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at part of the Mary Resler Concert Series in the Park at Federal Hill Commons.

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CCP stages ‘The Kitchen Witches’

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Courtnie Janikowski had already developed an affinity for “The Kitchen Witches.”

“I was in this show about five PLAY years ago in my hometown of Columbus (Ind.),” said Janikowski, who will direct the comedy for Carmel Community Players. “I played Robi, the grunge, hipster camera person, so I had tattoos up and down my arm and I had blue hair. I brought this to CCP and said, ‘This show is hilarious. We need to do this show.’ They loved it, so here I am.”

This is Westfield resident Janikowski’s first directing effort with CCP, which will present “The Kitchen Witches” at The Cat Theatre, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel, Aug. 10 to 19. The play is about the members of a cable TV cooking show.

Janikowski has previously served as a stage manager with CCP and acted in “Ragtime” in April.

“A small cast is a lot of fun to build those relationships,” Janikowski said. “It’s tough because it’s a load-in show, so we have to do it all here and load it all over to The Cat. It’s definitely a prop-heavy show and a

From left, Denise Fort, Tim Moore and Gina Atwood. (Photo by Charles Hanover)

food-heavy show.”

Tim Moore, Carmel, who has acted in productions at Grace Church and “Murder on the Nile” for Carmel Apprentice Theatre at The Cat, is a member of the four-person cast.

“This story, although it’s fast-paced and snarky, it has great values in it about how to redeem a relationship,” Moore said.

Plainfield High School student Sydney Heller plays Robi. The other performers are Gina Atwell, Avon, and Denise Fort, Indianapolis.

Westfield resident Dee Timi is producing the play.

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For Chicago founding member Lee Loughnane, the passion to perform is still strong.

The trumpet player is one CONCERT of three founding members, along with Robert Lamm and James Pankow, still touring.

“We usually play 100 shows a year,” Loughnane said. “We still enjoy playing for people. To be able to do this 50 years later and have people come out and enjoy it at this level, there’s no reason not to do it.”

Chicago will be joined by REO Speedwagon at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center in Noblesville. During the tour, Chicago performs its entire second album as its first set. The second set is all the other hits from the past, Loughnane said.

“When you put a show together, the intent is to make each and every one of them an event for the audience and something they can remember through the years,” Loughnane said. “They actually tell us that when we take pictures before and after the show. People tell us all the time that they remember a specific show back when they were kids.”

Loughnane, 71, said it takes more stamina

Chicago will perform at the Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center Aug. 11. (Submitted photo)

now to do the traveling than the show itself.

Despite selling more than a 100 million records, Chicago didn’t get inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame until 2016.

“We had started thinking it’s not going to happen,” Loughnane said. “But at the same time, we were on the road playing for full houses. We started thinking if we didn’t get in, why would it matter if we are doing something that a lot of people that are in there aren’t doing, which is still working.

But when (the induction) did come we had a great time with all the people at the show, the rehearsals and seeing the other bands.

It’s like winning the Super Bowl. It’s one of those things that can’t be taken away from you.”

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The Rail Epicurean’s Shakshuka is a Middle Eastern dish paired with a grilled baguette and fresh, locally sourced spinach salad. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

Rail Epicurean Market Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 211 Park St., Westfield.

What to get: Shakshuka.

Price: $16.

Anna’s take: The Rail was constructed in an old barn, and the upstairs bar is reminiscent of what the barn may have been like before The Rail opened. A window in the upstairs bar overlooks Westfield’s popular Park Street and the patio. The restaurant specializes in farm-to-table meals, with many of the ingredients locally sourced in Westfield. I ordered the Shakshuka, a Middle Eastern dish comprised of tomato compote, herbs and spices, feta cheese and an egg.

The egg is cooked in the oven with the compote, then topped with mixed microgreens and parsley. The compote’s spices are mostly made up of za’atar, a Middle Eastern herb mix heavy in thyme and toasted sesame, and sumac, which has a lemony-flavor. The egg yolk is still runny, and the traditional way of eating Shakshuka is to break the egg, mix the yolk in with the compote and scoop the contents with a baguette.

To counteract the heaviness of the dish, it is paired with a spinach salad tossed with cucumber, tomato, radishes, red onions, olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper.

The salad is topped with mint, which adds a Midwestern twist.

The entire dish is vegetarian-friendly and can easily be made vegan by excluding the cheese and egg. The compote is full of flavor, but not spicy in terms of heat. The entire dish was beautifully presented on a wooden plank.

Suggested pairings: La Yunta Torrontes Argentinian white wine, a lighter beer such as a pilsner or a wheat or, for the cocktail drinkers, the Bramble Mule or the Gin Blossom.

Chef’s take: Co-owner/chef Toby Miles said he was taught that tasting a dish is the third step in eating one. The first is seeing the contents and tasting it with the eyes, which is why Miles said presentation is so important. He provided some tips for the home cook for plating a meal.

“Everybody eats with their eyes first.

Sight and smell are the biggest triggers for memory,” Miles said, noting that smelling a dish is the second step to eating. “When you plate something, you want all your components to be able to stand alone by themselves but complement each other at the same time. We like grouping to make the dishes pop a little bit more.”

Although every chef is different, Miles suggests using colorful ingredients, letting them stand out and adding a little bit of salt are all ways to turn a novice chef into one who is up and coming in the cooking world.

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‘Stars Align Tour’, Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center, Noblesville

7 p.m., Aug. 10

The tour features Ann Wilson of Heart, Paul Rodgers of Bad Company and Free and legendary guitarist Jeff Beck.

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“Classical Mystery Tour: Music of the Beatles,” Symphony on the Prairie

The popular country band Rascal Flatts returns on its “Back to Us Tour.” “Back to Us,” the band’s 10th studio album, was released in 2017.

Cost: $32.75 to $97.50

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Aug. 12.

Two members, Isabel Lomax and Dolly Biddle, of a cable TV cooking show have hated each other for 30 years since Larry Biddle dated one and married the other. The two trade insults in this comedy.

Cost: $16 for adults and $14 for seniors and students.

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Chicago/REO Speedwagon, Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center, Noblesville

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Classical Mystery Tour returns with its annual tribute to the Beatles. The performance includes a tribute to the “White Album,” which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

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“The Kitchen Witches,” Carmel Community Players, The Cat Theatre, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel

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Cost: $37 for adults and $13 for ages 2 to 12.

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“Million Dollar Quartet,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis

8 p.m. Aug. 7, 9, 10, 7, 14, 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Aug. 8, 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Aug. 11.

The musical focusing on the memorable night in 1956 when Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley showed up together at Sun Records in Memphis.

Pianist Lorie Line appears at the Studio Theater Aug. 11.

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“Godspell,” Fat Turtle Theatre Company, Theater at the Fort

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7:30 p.m. Aug. 10, 11 and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 12.

Stephen Schwartz’s first major musical, “Godspell,” features a small group of people who help Jesus Christ tell different parables.

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Central Section of Helsinki, Finland. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Helsinki: Beauty in the far north Commentary by Don Knebel Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, thriving amid its natural TRAVEL disadvantages.

In 1550, the king of Sweden, which controlled the area at the time, founded Helsinki as a trading village on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. The city began to grow in the 19th century after Russia defeated Sweden and took control of Finland. Today, Helsinki, with a population of approximately 650,000, occupies its original peninsula and 315 islands, connected by bridges and water transportation.

Located just 2,000 miles from the North Pole, Helsinki is, with the exception of Reykjavik, Iceland, the farthest north of all world capitals. For almost three months in the fall and winter, the sun hugs the horizon, providing about five hours of daylight. Winter temperatures rarely rise above freezing and temperatures of 25 degrees below zero are not unusual. Precipitation falls about 180 days a year, making Helsinki rainier than Seattle.

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maculately clean, is routinely ranked among the world’s most livable cities, having one of the world’s highest urban standards of living. The major sidewalks are heated in the winter. Residents not wanting to walk can take the efficient Helsinki Metro, the northernmost subway in the world. Four large indoor swimming halls allow yearround swimming. Four other pools provide swimming exclusively for dogs, one offering half-hour lessons. World-class museums and theaters provide extraordinary cultural opportunities for such a small city. And, of course, the ubiquitous Finnish saunas provide opportunities to be inside during the cold and dark days of winter. In 2012, Helsinki was named the World Design Capital for its innovative approaches.

Each year, at least 5,000 people move to Helsinki from all around the world. If you get a chance to visit this unique city, take advantage of it.

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

I love collective nouns. A collective noun is a name for the group of similar things. Well-known GRAMMAR GUY examples include a pride of lions, a colony of ants, a herd of cows and a murder of crows. Some of my favorite, lesserknown collective nouns are a tower of giraffes, a business of ferrets, a coalition of cheetahs and a prickle of porcupines.

What is the proper term for a group of people? You could accept a number of collective nouns, depending on context: tribe, nation, family or crowd. But, when it comes to everyday English, how do we refer to our group of friends?

We call them “guys.”

This term, in vernacular usage, applies to a group of male humans, a group of men and women, or a group made up entirely of women.

Originally, the term “guy” comes from Guy Fawkes, a 17th-century rabble-rouser who was involved in the failed Gunpowder Plot in England, in which a group of guys attempted to blow up the members of both Houses of Parliament, King James I, most

of the royal family and leading officers of state in order to establish a powerful English Catholic regime. I’ll spare you the rest of the details and cut to the chase: Their plan didn’t work. Fawkes got caught.

After Guy Fawkes’ notorious legend spread, the term “guys” came to be known as something similar to a “gang” or a group of “rebels” – bad guys up to no good. As the term progressed, its meaning shifted to something more positive, like “people on your team” or “friends you can count on.”

What do you say to your friends if you’re trying to get their attention? I would guess most of you would say, “Hey, guys!”

This is in no way the capital “G” grammar rule for a collective group of humans.

It’s my takeaway based on listening to how people, men and women alike, actually talk in 2018 America. So, I’m totally fine if you guys disagree with the Grammar Guy on this one.

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer.

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Collecting dust since 2005

• Estate Planning & Reviews • Power of Attorney • Health Care • Wills Directives • Trusts • Living Wills • Pet Trusts

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Law Office of

Wesley N. Hoppenrath

3501 Westfield Rd, Suite 101 • Westfield IN (317) 913-2828 info@hoppenrathlaw.com • www.hoppenrathlaw.com

Member of the Indiana and Indianapolis Bar Associations

WALLA PAINTING Small Local Business - Servicing Hamilton County 2010-2017 Angie’s List Service Award Winner Fully Insured and Bonded - FREE ESTIMATES Discounts on High Quality Paints

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• Interior / Exterior • Full Prep / Clean Service • Walls, Trim, Cabinets • Ext Trim, Siding, Brick

High Quality Service at an Affordable Price

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(Mon-Fri)

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS

Since 1993

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

Denture Repairs Same Day

Insurance Specialist ROSE ROOFING Storm Damage

Prosthodontics of Central Indiana

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FREE ESTIMATES

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• Kitchen/Bath Remodeling • Custom Decks • Finished Basements • Ceramic Tile • Wood Floors • Doors & Windows • Interior & Exterior Painting • Drywall • Plumbing & Electrical

Gary D. Simpson Office: 317-660-5494 Cell: 317-703-9575 Free Estimates & Satisfaction Guaranteed

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COME TO THE SPECIALISTS! Free oral examination and denture assessment with any repair.

We make implant over dentures and fixed implant restorations

Prosthodontics of Central Indiana 11405 N. Pennsylvania St. #110 Carmel, IN, 46032 (Just South of 116th St.)

317-574-0866

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Offer expires 8/31/18.

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ARMESON

Current in Noblesville

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Classifieds

LECTRIC LLC

- Installs Over New or Existing Gutters - Lifetime Transferable Warranty - Made in the USA - Free In Home Evaluation - Evening and Weekend Appointments - Family Owned for Over 30 years AbSOLUTELy NO HIGH prESSUrE SALES

Brian Harmeson (317)414-9146

Locally owned and operated in Hamilton County Licensed-Bonded-Insured/Residential-Commercial Carmel, Fishers, Geist, Noblesville, Westfield, Zionsville

SERVICES

SERVICES

LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING

Will mow lawns, do Spring Clean Up, trim shrubs, remove or trim some trees, clean out houses, garages, basements, attics, gutters, paint, do odd jobs, demo small buildings, provide personal services.

Fully Insured.

Text or call Jay 574-398-2135; shidelerjay@gmail.com www.jayspersonalservices.com/

Locally owned/operated over 40 YRS

• Kitchen Cabinets • www.gutterhelmet.com

For pricing e-mail your ad to classifieds@youarecurrent.com

Owner/Master Electrician bharmeson@harmesonelectric.com

• Interior/Exterior

317-485-7330

VISA, MasterCard accepted. Reach 128,087 homes weekly

• Residen�al/Commercial

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Michael Pettygrove, Agent 240 East Carmel Drive | Carmel Office: (317) 846-5861 Cell: (317) 506-9239

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Michael.Pettygrove@infb.com

Karen Tanner Real Estate Group Annie Greenberg Schweiger REALTOR/Broker

317.222.1304 Office 317.361.6333 Annie Cell Annie@BuyWithKTG.com 230 N Rangeline Road Carmel, IN 46032 www.BuyWithKTG.com

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VEHICLE FOR SALE:

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Job Opportunities Include But Are Not Limited To...

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Front, rear AC. Cruise control. AM-FM with CD player. Fold-down rear seat. Tilt wheel. Roof rack. 3-row seating. Blue. $3,200. 317.439.1628.

Chocolate

NOW HIRING Looking for an entry level employee for a help desk position in a positive, upscale work environment. Perfect for high school, college-aged students or someone looking to return to the workforce. Primary duties include inbound tech support calls, emails, and light office work. Please direct resumes, work history, and questions to mkress@ theankerconsultinggroup.com.

Part-Time Only

YOUR CLASSIFIED HERE EMAIL CLASSIFIEDS@ YOUARECURRENT.COM

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ARE YOU HIRING?

DeBrand is located at The Shops at River Crossing, next to The Fashion Mall!

ADVERTISE IN THE CURRENT Reach 128,087 homes & 345,835 readers each week!

Part-time inside sales/telemarketer position.

LIKE TO SEW & CREATE?

Custom drapery and soft furnishings workroom in Carmel is looking for friendly, personable people who like to sew.

Sewing experience is necessary and the desire to learn and enjoy is a must.

We’ll teach you our methods. Part-time weekday daytime, flexible 20 hour week position in a handy location in Carmel.

Ability and willingness to climb a ladder is needed. Good communication skills.

Call Mark at Silk Mountain Creations 317 815-1660 to set a time to come by.

Please do not drop-in. www.silkmountaincreations.com

Current in Noblesville

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NOW HIRING . Apply Online: www.debrand.com/employment

FOR SALE

HELP WANTED:

August 7, 2018

NOW HIRING

Email steve@youarecurrent.com or call 317.489.4444

Email your ad to julie@youarecurrent.com or call 317.489.4444 #105 ONE OF THOSE DAYS?

With over 30 years of experience in the special event industry, Ritz Charles specializes in innovative, upscale and superior event services. Ritz Charles has a strong presence in the event market. Our multiple culinary teams, service staff and event planners host a variety of on and off premise events year- round. Our company has the resources to manage large events yet the personal touch of a small caterer. With our fast paced energetic work environment, we have a need for motivated individuals who can give excellent customer service. If you are looking to join a company with a dedication to excellent customer service and a friendly atmosphere, Ritz Charles has bartending, banquet server, doorman and set-up positions available.

HELP IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER.

317.867.0900 SCAN FOR SPECIAL OFFER!

FREE IN-SHOP DIAGNOSIS UP TO $60 VALUE!

If you are interested in learning more about our company, please contact Kate McGowan at KMcGowan@Ritzcharles.com

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CALL ON US AT ANY TIME FOR SERVICES INCLUDING: Hardware Troubleshooting Software Troubleshooting Internet/Email Setup and Assistance Networking Wired & Wireless Application Setup and Support Regular Computer Maintenance Virus Protection & Removal Internet Security Troubleshooting Remote Access & Diagnostics Managed I/T Service Plans Residential and Business Services PC and Mac Service and Sales WE ARE YOUR APPLE SUPPORT EXPERTS!

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950 N. Rangeline Rd., Ste. E, Carmel, IN 46032 • (317) 867-0900 • www.ctcarmel.com • M-Th 9:00-6:00, Fri 9:00-5:00 and weekends by Appt.

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For 100 years, we’ve loved what we do at Tucker.

Do you love your job?

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

If you have ever considered a career in real estate, now is the time.

The Tucker School of Real Estate offers daytime, evening and online options to get your real estate license.

For the first 100 people who reply, the Tucker School of Real Estate is offering a special discount to celebrate 100 years of helping Indiana buyers and sellers start their story. Let us help you start your new career story today!

Email career@talktotucker.com today for your discount.

YOUR STORY STARTS HERE. TalkToTucker.com

1OO REALTORS

1918 - 2018