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New brewery proposed for downtown Westfield

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Husband-and-wife team Greg and Jackie Dikos believe they have the next innovative idea for a restaurant development and brewery.

The couple introduced the $3.6 million proposal for Field Brewery to the city council at its March 13 meeting. The introduction highlighted a change of zoning proposal at the southeast corner of Ind. 32 and Cherry Street to allow for the restaurant/brewery.

The Dikos’ presented to the Grand Junction Task Group Jan. 31 and received favorable comments from the group.

“Over the past 10 years, Jackie and I have been developing our concept of a brewery,” Greg said. “Our concept is not a stereotypical brew pub. It is a family friendly neighborhood destination that serves a higher quality of food and beer. When we learned of the city’s commitment to development of the downtown area, we realized this was the perfect

A Main Street view of the proposed Field Brewery.

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location to execute our vision of a neighborhood brewery.”

Six garden beds are proposed in front of the brewery, where Jackie said the couple plans to grow fresh food to use in menu items. A courtyard is positioned in the middle of the development where Jackie said would be an ideal place for children to play while parents sat inside with a brew or dinner. The courtyard is visible from inside the restaurant.

“We are really excited for the opportunity to be a part of this growing community,” Jackie said.

City Council President Jim Ake raised the question of the couple’s plans to also

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establish a distillery. However, the brewery must have a brewer’s license for three years prior to applying for a distiller’s license. The portion of the proposed building that would include the distillery will be used for events prior to the distillery being approved.

“We are trying to make this a fun destination area to pull people out of their homes and make them escape a little bit,” Jackie said.

The couple’s timeframe is beginning brewing in December and opening in January or February of next year. Construction is expected to begin this summer.

For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

Indy Connect hosts transit workshops

By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com

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In 2017, Indy Connect has the goal of educating central Indiana about transit, and recently, a series of transportation workshops in Greenwood, Carmel and Lawrence were the start.

From March 9 to 11, residents and stakeholders from the three areas met for workshops where Michelle Poyourow, a senior associate with Jarrett Walker and Associates, a transit-planning firm based out of Portland, Ore., discussed how communities plan and talk about transit.

“What we really specialize in is helping communities have very clear conversations about what they want in their transit service,” Poyourow said. “One thing that is a surprise to people is that you can be pro-transit and want very different goals from transit than your pro-transit neighbors. So there’s

McClain Clotfetter and Thomas Tanselle, a member of the Hamilton County United Way Engagement Team studying transit, work together to create a transit plan for “Prairieville.” (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

some conflicting goals in what transit tries to serve, and what we’re talking to people about (at these workshops) is we’re helping them learn what those conflicting goals are, understand why they arise, and then think

about how their own values can inform what they think transit should be.”

The three workshops were modeled exactly the same. Those who attended played a game to design a transit plan for a fictional town, “Prairieville,” where green, blue and red transit lines were used representing one bus and one driver per line but arriving at points at different time intervals – every hour, half hour and 15 minutes, respectively. “(Participants) notice conflicts while working on a fictional city, and then they can apply that knowledge and understanding to conversations about their own community,” Poyourow said.

“A good transit plan is a plan that matches what the community wants, and every community’s values are different,” said Cindy Benedict, project manager for Indy Connect Engagement. “This year is a year of education.”

To see future events when they’re announced, visit indyconnect.org.

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Dubovich is Teacher of the Month news@currentinwestfield.com Shamrock Springs Elementary School fourth grade teacher Jodi Dubovich was selected as the Edge education Guys Heating and Cooling February Teacher of the Month. Dubovich was nominated by student Mallory Kruger. As a reward, Mallory won a pizza party for her class, courtesy of Papa John’s, and Dubovich received a $50 Visa gift card from the Edge Guys, Current’s Teacher of the Month sponsor.

Here is Mallory’s winning essay: My teacher Mrs. Dubovich really deserves the “teacher of the month” because she tries to make you like school and yet I love school now. She taught me multiplication and division in just a couple days. I knew my basic facts in a flash. My teacher also is making me and my classmates better because she pushes us to get better. Mrs. Dubovich also made reading fun. I used to hate reading, now I love it because she showed my class so many awesome books.

Now, I LOVE school and am inspired by Mrs. Dubovich!

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Jodi Dubovich was selected as Teacher of the Month. From left, Vicki Burdick, Mallory Kruger and Jodi Dubovich. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

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The Zionsville Cultural District is asking for adults from across the state of Indiana to enter poems into the contest. (Photo by Heather Lusk)

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Two poets, one adult and contest one youth, will have their poems stamped in cement through the Step-On-Us Sidewalk Poetry contest. The adult category is open to all Indiana residents.

“Kids have been writing their name in concrete forever,” said Donna Monday, a board member with the Zionsville Cultural District who is a published poet. “It sounds so simple until you start to do it.”

Monday brought the idea to the Cultural District board last fall and has been working with the Zionsville Street Dept., town government and legal counsel to bring the concept to fruition. She first heard about the idea through a rejected proposal for an Indianapolis park. Monday thought it would work well in Zionsville. A similar project has been successful in St. Paul, Minn., and in other U.S. cities, but this project is unique to Indiana. The stamps are created by a facility in Minnesota and can be reused multiple times. Because of size constraints, poems must be short and can’t be political or profane. The entry fee is $10 for adults.

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Obituary: Dina Karin Verplank and the way she viewed the world. It was Dina Karin Verplank, 36, of Willow not unusual for Dina to have smudges of Branch, died March 2 after battling breast paint and charcoal on her forehead cancer. Dina was born Feb. 24, 1981, and cheeks and remnants under in Indianapolis, the daughter of her nails. She loved art and loved Tom and Janice (Dippel) Verplank to create. Dina admired the beauty and the wife of Matthew Rinehart. of nature and travelled the nation Dina is survived by her mom, with her husband discovering hidher husband, her sister Johanna den gems that would later inspire Verplank, brother Gerrit (Erin) Verher creations. plank, nephews Ashten and Jayden Verplank Dina made a lasting impact in Verplank and niece Bellarose the Indianapolis art community that will Verplank.

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City council approves Grand Millennium Center Compiled by Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com The Westfield City Council held a meeting March 13. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 27 at city hall, 130 Penn St. For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

What happened: The council approved the Grand Millennium Center at U.S. 31 and David Brown Drive and 169th Street by a unanimous vote.

What it means: Grand Millennium Center is an approximately $200 million development on 66 acres.

Westfield-based EdgeRock Development is the developer. The development will include a convention center, hotels, office space, highquality housing, a YMCA and more.

The Grand Millennium Center is a $200 million development near U.S. 31 and David Brown Drive and 169th Street. (Submitted renderings)

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Charity sells $20 prom dresses to girls in need

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Girls will have a chance to purchase prom dresses for only $20 from noon to 4:30 p.m. March 25 at Monon event Trail Elementary School, 19400 Tomlinson Rd. Cinderella Story launched 11 years ago to help girls who couldn’t afford prom dresses.

“We collected prom dresses for girls in need, and then it kind of morphed into what it is now, and we work with (Indianapolis Public Schools),” co-chair Julie Winburn said.

“We are kind of expanding to cover all of central Indiana. Whoever needs a dress, we never turn someone away. We get dresses from all over. We are trying to make sure every girl feels like a million bucks at prom and every girl has that opportunity.”

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Student Impact participated in the Grand Junction Derby this year.

Back, from left, Adrianna Avila, Shea Eggleston and Alexander Lee. Front, Aidan Fruit. (Photos by Sadie Hunter)

Student Impact to hold capital campaign due to growth

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Student Impact is dealing with a problem. A great problem to have, Executive Director Danyele Easterhaus said, but a problem, nonetheless.

“We will be starting a capital campaign cover story called ‘Raise the Rock,’ and it is because we have a problem of having too many kids and not enough space. It’s a good problem,” Easterhaus said. “The Rock has served a really great purpose for over 10 years now, so it’s time to either add on or find a new place to relocate.”

Easterhaus said she is unsure if the nonprofit can expand on its current building at 536 N. Union St., donned the Rock, or if it would require a move. It would cost approximately $400,000 to build on the current lot, and it would cost $1 million to build somewhere new.

The campaign is expected to launch later this month or early next month.

Student Impact volunteers and staff are launching a capital campaign to raise between $400,000-$1 million. From left, Eric Burden, Terry Lee, Travis Cearlock and Danyele Easterhaus.

“We are looking for people that are interested in supporting individually, as corporate sponsors, as builders that may want to supply their team or their product,” Easterhaus said. “After we are built, we need to provide furniture and things of that sort. Our goal is for a half basketball court in the building. On a day like this (cold and snowy), kids are outside playing, and it’s freezing, and if we have a place for kids to still play inside all year round we could just serve them better.”

“We can literally change the direction of some kids’ lives to a much more positive direction,” Programming Director and Pastor Terry Lee said. “We also have a focus on student leadership of teaching and developing student leaders to not only be leaders in Student Impact but leaders in the community.”

“You see a lot of kids that don’t talk to each other in school, but they come here and are the best of friends. They have such major differences where you wouldn’t even expect them to remotely get along, but in here it’s fair game to be anyone’s friend. That was one of our main goals with our mission.”

— Adrianna Avila

Student Impact operates on an annual $108,000 budget, which is collected from donations.

“It’s important for people to know if we need chairs, we don’t go out and buy them. They need to be donated.

Everything is donated,” Easterhaus said. “Even the food we serve is 100 percent donated. We receive that through Open Doors and just private donations.”

The nonprofit promotes leadership, and it features that aspect in various student leaders as well as the volunteers working to make a difference in kids’ lives. Student Impact works to give kids a place to go and teach the importance of giving back through everyday activities. Westfield resident Travis Cearlock participated in Student Impact while he attended Westfield Washington Schools. When he returned from college, he became a mentor to the students.

Cearlock coaches and commissions Student Impact Basketball, sits on the Student Impact Board of Directors and helps out where he can.

“It’s a heck of a lot bigger and definitely more well-run now,” Cearlock said of the organization. “I think it started as an idea that was faith-based that didn’t have a lot of structure to it, and now we are bringing more structure and faith to kids.”

Last year, the program’s participation numbers were more than 3,500 kids.

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“I look forward to Student Impact every day. I cannot wait to get out of class to come to Student Impact. It has changed my viewpoint on including everyone and getting along with everyone. In high school, you always have the stereotypical cliques that you’re excluded from or included in, and here at Student Impact, you have none of that. Everyone’s friends, and everyone gets along.”

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A decade of this, that … and everything!

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No exceptions to absolutes?

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Commentary by Terry Anker Sometimes, we have spring in February and winter in March. We have rightly come to expect that morning follows the night just as warm weather ultimately replaces the cold – until the whole process starts anew.

So when things don’t roll out in the order we might like, it causes a bit of disruption.

We angst about when and why. We gather and take note of the celestial exception.

The television weather personalities command center stage hoping to calm our expectations and remind us of “seasonal averages” and the eventual coming of the thaw. Yet, aren’t they stating the obvious?

Is there any among us who has made the trip around the sun a few times who hasn’t come to know the basics of meteorology? Why do we require the reminder and reassurance?

Certainly, life boasts its share of absolutes. Just as surely as we are born into this world, we will, one day hopefully very distant from now, leave it. The rule applies to us, each and every. Yet, many of these inevitabilities arrive not on demand but on average. Our expectation in hoping for the pattern to prove itself can bring with it some anxiety. Our experience is our guide, but we have evolved to rely upon our immediate senses as our first line of defense.

When the calendar says March but the thermometer still reads January, why do we struggle to reconcile between our expectation in the immediate term and our confidence over the long? Can we rely upon our experience to accurately predict the future? Or, is each day an opportunity for exception?

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

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READER ’ S V I EW Raise it for Health calls for cigarette tax increase Editor, I’m calling on our state legislators to make 2017 the year for health in Indiana.

The best way they can do that is by embracing the “Raise it for Health” campaign, which calls for raising the cigarette tax and restoring funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs.

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in Indiana with more than 11,000 Hoosiers succumbing to smokingrelated diseases every year. More than

20 percent of Hoosier adults are addicted smokers, but studies show that more than half of those would like to quit.

This two-pronged approach of higher prices and more resources has a proven track record in other states of helping people quit smoking and saving lives.

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Q U O T E O F T HE WEEK A good holiday is one spent among people whose notions of time are vaguer than yours.

– J. B. Priestley

I’ve been writing for Current for 10 years, and though I’m not allowed to rerun past columns, I want to give you a humor taste of all the wondrous stories I’ve told.

When I first began, my kids were all younger than 8 and I provided full-time daycare for a 2-year old nephew. Suffice it to say, I had plenty of material with which to work. Articles on the horrors of potty training, constipation woes, crashed minivans and the parenting mistakes of women I judged from afar dominated my diatribes.

My favorites included a Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure-Alamo-style tour of our mini-van and how in a house full of preschoolers, play dates actually subtracted from the total number of kids I had to supervise (I literally proved how three plus two equaled one). Now my minions are all teenagers, which certainly comes with its own set of fun, but not near the comedy gold of little ones!

Also early in my career, my husband Doo and I were still navigating the best way to manage parenting, marriage, his job and my feeling stuck at home all day with nothing but the monotony of motherhood for company. This resulted in a whole slew of stories about what essentially boiled down to the stupidity of men. Highlights from this era would be the raccoon-in-the-attic ode to “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and the retelling of an epic fight outside a Sheraton at the 2012 NCAA Final Four (he cheered for UK!). We’re older and wiser these days, so few marital moments meet the criteria for becoming a full-on column rant. My apologies. If only I could rehash!

Peace out.

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Hyperactivity is a good thing Commentary by Dick Wolfsie In order to reach a daily 10,000-step goal, my wife continually checks her Fitbit. The other day she was shaking humor her arms wildly back and forth while watching TV. “What are you doing?” I asked.

“Very unfair … bad,” she said, which sounded just like a Trump tweet. “It only registers steps when your arms are moving. When I pushed the cart around Costco for an hour, I didn’t get any credit. So now I am trying to fool the Fitbit.”

I was shocked. Mary Ellen is the most honest person in America.

I am one of those lucky people who can eat what I want, lounge around the house all day and not gain an ounce. New research in the New England Journal of Medicine might explain why.

Scientists recruited 10 overweight and 10 lean people and embedded sensors in their undergarments to record their activity.

It wasn’t hard to get people to volunteer.

Just the idea of sensors in their underwear sounded like fun. The study found that thin people spend a lot of time puttering around, although not necessarily doing

anything constructive. That’s me.

My life has always been a moving experience. I eat standing up. I shake my leg up and down whenever I’m sitting. I check my email 20 times a day, going up and down the basement steps each time. I check the regular mailbox five times a day, even on Sunday.

When I watch TV, I never lounge on the couch. That’s when I look for my glasses, my keys or my iPhone. I get up and check the fridge a dozen times, in case any new deli meats have magically appeared. I am the poster child for hyperactivity. Humming birds gather at my living room window for inspiration.

My mother, my wife and my doctor have always told me that my antsy behavior would result in a shorter and less healthful life.

When I was growing up, my mother used say: “If you don’t relax and calm down you won’t live as long.” That advice gave me the jitters.

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8 tips to freshen up your home décor this spring Commentary by Peggy Whitaker Lucas

Liven up any room with new pillows or pillowcases. (Submitted photos)

With spring just around the corner, it’s time to freshen your home and transition to the beautiful warm season ahead. Try one or decorating all of these simple designer tips to easily refashion your space.

Perk up your pillows Update a room with new throw pillows that complement the colors of the soon-to-be budding trees and flowers. Be sure to mix whimsical patterns, airy fabrics, a variety of textures and sizes for a truly designer look. Same goes for throw blankets.

Swap out bedding Put away that thick, woven duvet cover filled with a heavy down insert and replace it with a lightweight quilt or coverlet. Add color with a bed scarf, pillows and bedside table accessories. Add a layer of warmth for those chilly nights in early spring with a lightweight comforter. Don’t forget your guestrooms.

Look down Add a rug to your foyer and a coordinating hallway runner with a cheery color or one made of a light natural fiber. With warmer days ahead you’re sure to be spending more time outside, which means tracking dirt in, so don’t forget a fun springthemed doormat.

Freshen your floral I always recommend clients use at least one arrangement of fresh floral in their foyer, kitchen and bedroom for an added layer of life and texture.

Wow your windows Consider replacing window treatments to complement the season. Opt for soft colors or light and airy fabrics. If you’re not ready to invest in something completely new, try adding a decorative trim to existing panels for a fun touch of color and playful texture.

Wash and dry Add fun hand towels to the powder room and tea towels to the kitchen that reflect an upcoming holiday like Easter. For an added spring sensation, invigorate your senses by filling your soap dispensers with scented hand soaps. Mimic one of the

Take a look around your home for opportunities to introduce springtime plants and flowers by filling vases with your favorite spring blooms.

most aromatic seasons of the year with cotton, citrus and jasmine.

Lighten up Minimize the amount of accessories in a space to open up a room. Look for places to incorporate visually lightweight pieces like woven baskets, colored glass and pastel-hued ceramics. Be sure to use nature-inspired vase and bowl fillers.

Artistic touches Treat yourself to a piece of new art. You’ll be amazed by the impact it will make in your home.

Look for a piece that’s timeless to you, works with your style and incorporates peppy colors. I always remind clients to change the photos in their frames seasonally. This time of year use family photos taken outside or on vacation, those with bright colors, scenery or anything found in nature.

Dressing your home with these interior and exterior ideas is sure to breathe new life into your retreat. Always choose pieces that you love, and remember, when it comes to accents, don’t be afraid to infuse seasonal colors.

Peggy Whitaker Lucas is a local interior designer. She can be reached at peggy. luxemarketing@gmail.com.

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Z’Green Fest set for April 23 in Zionsville

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

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Erin Czajkowski, chair of Z’Green Fest family fun and president of Friends of the Library, said the educational programs and activities will emphasize how to grow gardens to attract bees and other valuable pollinators as well as how to grow greener by encouraging community members to more fully explore nature and engage in sustainable living practices.

Z’Green Fest, a free event for all ages, is set from 2 to 5 p.m. April 23 at the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, 250 N. 5th St. It will be outside in the library parking lot, weather permitting. A program for adults and children begins at 1:30 p.m. inside the library. The festival is set to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day. Earth Day is April 22. Arbor Day is traditionally the last Friday in April.

The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Friends of Zion Nature Center.

There will be live music, face painting, crafts and fairy house building.

“Instead of a cake walk, we’ll have a book walk to win a book,” Czajkowski said. “We have 18 exhibitors (educational booths) at this point, and one thing I’m excited about this year (is) we have seven new organizations that will be exhibiting what they do.”

There will be a native plant giveaway, butterfly weed plants, for families. It is sponsored by Boone County Master

All adult Z’Green Fest attendees will receive a ticket for a drawing to win a reclaimed wood bench, made by a committee member’s father.

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All adult Z’Green Fest attendees will receive a ticket for a drawing to win a reclaimed wood bench, made by a committee member’s father.

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Taking hints from Mother Nature Commentary by Vicky Earley “I simply adore February in Indiana,” are words never said.

“I so wish I could vacation in Indiana in March,” is a dream never decorating dreamt.

Nope, Indiana in late winter can be gray and gloomy.

Gray on gray is not a natural human state. Cool gray hues simply do not smile, nor do they engender warmth.

It shouldn’t be a surprise that I receive a call almost weekly from a discouraged homeowner who has invested heavily in the trend of dusky slate paired with an ashen gray. Walls are gray, furnishings are gray and the mood is gray.

The common lament is, “It just doesn’t feel right. Please make this a home!”

Just like the first crocus that pierces the winter blues, shots of color are the perfect remedy to the cold character of gray.

Don’t get me wrong, gray is an outstanding backdrop. When an entire space is a backdrop, nothing stands out. Nothing sings and nothing is special.

Take that big gray sofa and pair it with vibrant yellow pillows and you have that crocus peeking through the frozen ground.

Add a couple of chairs in a vibrant yellow patterned fabric and, just the way spring warms the earth, the room starts to come to life. Throw in some interesting textures and metals and the room is in full bloom!

If in doubt, consider how nature plays with color, Pale blush paired with Cityscape by Sherwin Williams is a chic, sophisticated look

Shots of color are the perfect remedy to the cold character of gray. (Submitted photo)

that takes its inspiration from driftwood that lands next to an exquisite conch shell.

Pair Collingwood with a leaf green and you have the atmosphere of an old barn ready to fall into ruin with ivy clinging to the boards.

When asked exactly what colors offer CPR to gray-on-gray, the answer is “any.”

Any color, vibrant or pastel, is a candidate for pairing with gray!

When faced with the “February in Indiana, I can’t wait for spring” decorating dilemma, try thinking like like Mother Nature and return color to your life with pillows, accessories, art and accent furnishings!

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Organic plots now available

By Heather Collins editorial@youarecurrent.com Organic garden plots are now available at the Carmel Clay Schools Plots to Plates Community Gardens on the gardens grounds of Carmel Middle School.

Each of the 98 organic plots measure 4 feet by 15 feet and are available to all Carmel residents and CCS employees. Plots can be leased for $10 per year and are limited to one per mailing address.

The Carmel Clay Schools Green Team recommends plot sharing. The goal of the Garden Team is to help lead the Carmel community on the path toward sustainable food systems. In 2011, the team collaborated with CCS to create the community gardens as part of their mission to promote sustainable practices.

“This is the ultimate in local food,” said MaryEllen St. Angelo, core committee member of the CCS Plots to Plates Community Gardens.

CCS Green Team members and master gardeners are available to advise and assist plot renters. The common areas are available to everyone, and a self-guided tour map is available. The property includes

Local gardeners work on their garden plots at the CCS Plots to Plates Community Gardens on the southwest corner of the Carmel Middle School property. (Submitted photo)

a pollination station, a compost bin station, a rain garden and a water catchment structure.

Last year, College Wood Elementary first-grade students planted various seeds, including basil, peppers and tomatoes, that were later harvested for the Carmel High School cafeteria. Next year, food grown from the organic gardens will be used in the Carmel Middle School cafeteria.

Requests must be submitted by May 1.

Carmel Middle School is at 300 S. Guilford Rd. The community garden is behind the tennis courts.

For more, visit ccsgreenteam.org.

Chickpea salad wrap

By Sara Baldwin editorial@youarecurrent.com Get into the spirit of spring with this fresh and healthy recipe that caters to a vegan diet but can help incorrecipe porate fresh veggies and high protein into any lifestyle.

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chickpeas (one 9-ounce can), 2 stalks celery, 1 carrot, 1/4 of a medium red onion, 3 tablespoons vegan mayonaise (I use Follow Your Heart Soy-Free Vegenaise), 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (I use Pink Himalayan Sea Salt), Butter lettuce, Tortilla wrap (I use Ole Xtreme Wellness Spinach & Herbs Wrap) Instructions: Thoroughly rinse and drain the chickpeas. Put the chickpeas into a food processor. You can also use a blender on “chop” mode or a lower speed, if you don’t mind an uneven texture. Finely chop the celery and onion. Peel and chop the carrot. Add to blender or food processor.

If you are using a food processor, add the vegenaise, mustard, lemon juice and apple

This healthy chickpea salad wrap is perfect to help get any healthy diet on track. (Photo by Sara Baldwin)

cider vinegar to the mixture and blend. If you are using a blender, pour the mixture out and stir in the rest of the ingredients by hand. Add the salt, adding more to taste if necessary. Lay out the tortilla and add the lettuce. Spread the chickpea salad on top, then tightly roll. Cut in the middle and serve.

For a gluten-free option, use a glutenfree tortilla wrap or gluten-free bread. This salad is also yummy when eaten by itself or with crackers!

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Boxing studio opens, hopes for move to Westfield

Shark Tank competition changes dates — The Westfield High School Shark Tank Competition awards ceremony was originally scheduled for March 24. The awards ceremony has been combined with the date for the four projects’ presentations to the general public. Now, both the ceremony and presentations will occur at 7 p.m. March 23 in the Westfield High School Learning Center, 18250 N. Union St. Refreshments will be served. The winner of the competition will be announced that night.

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

Business after-hours networking event — The Westfield Chamber of Commerce will hold a business after-hours networking event from 5 to 7 p.m. March 23 at Wolfie’s Grill, 137 W. Main St. The cost is $10 for guests and free for members. To register, visit westfield-chamber.org.

Warehouse sale — Stop by Carmel City Center from March 23-26 for the first annual Warehouse Sale at Carmel City Center. Customers will find bargains on a variety of items from the Shops at Carmel City Center.

The dedicated Warehouse Sale Room will be located at 61 W. City Center Dr., between Divvy and Eggshell Bistro. The Warehouse Sale Room hours are March 23-25 from noon to 7 p.m. and March 26 from noon to 5 p.m.

Easter egg hunt — Clay Terrace will hop into spring with the sixth annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Goldfish Swim School from 9:30 to 11 a.m. April 15. Families with kids up to age 10 are invited to enjoy this seasonal celebration that includes an egg hunt, live entertainment and photo opportunities. Space is limited to the first 1,000 participants, so shoppers are encouraged to pre-register at the mall management office on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 3-14.

INDOT student opportunities — The Indiana Department of Transportation is accepting applications for Governor’s summer internships paying $11.30 per hour and civil engineering scholarships of up to $3,125 per semester. For information about summer internships, visit in.gov/spd/careers/ internships.htm. For information about civil engineering scholarships, visit INDOTScholarship.in.gov.

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Triumph Boxing and Martial Arts recently opened in Indianapolis. From left, owner Sean Eichenberg, Emma Gann, professional fighter Yeison Berdugo and Evan Gann. (Submitted photo)

Westfield resident Sean Eichenberg recently opened Triumph Boxing and Martial Arts in Indianapolis. He said he would love to bring the business to Westfield. development The Eichenberg family moved to Westfield from Broad Ripple for the school system and have watched the city grow the past six years.

“Originally, my goal was to try to find space in Westfield,” Eichenberg said. “I twice tried to sign a lease in two different locations in Westfield last year, and both times it didn’t work out.

The owners had something different in mind for the space than what I was trying to be. Ultimately, I ended up at 96th (Street) and Keystone (Avenue).”

Eichenberg previously taught martial arts in Zionsville and Fishers. He developed his passion for it in 1983.

“That continued into a lifelong passion and competitions, and eventually I got into coaching,” Eichenberg said. “For many years I had students in different locations and always kicked around the idea of starting my own gym. It’s a lot of commitment, time and money wise, but it was something I endeavored to do.”

Eichenberg plans to eventually launch a martial arts school in the Westfield area.

“That’s the goal,” he said. “We want to try to get a school up in the Westfield area. Our gym is somewhat unique. We teach traditional martial arts.”

Triumph Boxing and Martial Arts, 9504 Haver Way, Indianapolis, teaches Tang So Doo Korean karate and Muay Thai kickboxing.

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Obstetrics and Gynecology of Indiana and IU Health, both at 380 South Junction Crossing, each held ribbon cuttings in Westfield March 8. IU Health’s new site is a primary care office. (Above) From left, Rob Garrett, Janelle Bunnell, Dr. Douglas Moore, Dr. Elizaebth Cottingam, Dr. Elaine Dupler, Tim Dykema, Mayor Andy Cook, Jon Goble and Tom Dooley cut the ribbon at Obstetrics and Gynecology of Indiana. (Below) From left, Jack Russell, Janelle Bunnell, Rob Garrett, Mayor Andy Cook, Jon Goble, Dr. Andrew McLaren, Dr. Jennifer Mardos and Tom Dooley cut the ribbon at IU Health. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

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Well water workshop — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District will conduct a well water workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 22 in the Annex Building at the County 4-H Fairgrounds. Come find out where fresh drinking water comes from and what resources are available to help you protect your health. For more about groundwater or the workshop, contact the HCSWCD at 317-773-2181 or email soil.water@hamiltoncounty.in.gov.

Sinus and allergy seminar — Riverview Health will host a sinus and allergy seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. March 22 at Riverview Health in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room. Dr. Michael Agostino, a board-certified ear, nose and throat specialist, will discuss common sinus and allergy issues and the latest treatments. A light dinner will be served. The program is free but registration is required. Register at riverview. org/classes or call 317-776-7999.

Health care job fairs — Franciscan Health Indianapolis will host a job fair from 9 a.m. to noon April 1 in the Outpatient Lobby (Entrance 6) at 8111 S. Emerson Ave. Hospital and home health positions include clinical, nonclinical, professional and support services. Job-seekers should bring their resumes and questions when they interview with Franciscan Health hiring managers. To contact a recruiter, email MyCareer@FranciscanAlliance.org.

White Kitchens – Anything but Boring

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• Intricate Backsplashes White cabinets allow for an endless number of backsplash designs. Unique shapes, patterns, & colors can be used to create a striking focal point. Want to keep the kitchen neutral? Consider using white dimensional tile and let the shadows do the talking.

• Two-Toned Cabinetry Afraid of the space looking too stark & boring? Mix and match cabinet colors! Set the island apart with a soft gray, a vibrant blue, or a warm deep stain. Don’t have an island? Put some color on the base cabinets and keep the wall cabinets white. Oftentimes homeowners fear that two-toned

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Red Cross Month begins with blood donation opportunities — The community is encouraged to give blood and help save lives in March, Red Cross Month. Donating is easier than ever with the Blood Donor App and RapidPass. With the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, donors can schedule and manage donation appointments, access their donor card, track the impact of their donations and earn rewards. Donors can use RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questions online at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass before coming to their appointments. For more, visit redcrossblood.org. cabinetry is too trendy. When it is designed properly the timeless look can still be achieved.

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Local hospitals highly ranked — An annual ranking of the top 100 hospitals in the country once again includes several from Indiana.

Truven Health Analytics considered factors such as mortality rates, re-admission rates and inpatient expenses. Local hospitals that made the list include Franciscan Health Indianapolis and St.Vincent Carmel.

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‘Lakota Girls’ to premiere in Indy editorial@youarecurrent.com

Cavan, Molli, Clara and Russell Cameron at the International Family Film Festival at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood. (Submitted photo)

Noblesville High School graduate Molli Cameron always wanted to tell the story of her great-grandmother, a woman who taught school in South Dakota and married a Native American man. film Her dream has come to fruition with the making of her film, “Lakota Girls,” which explores the present, past and future with the relationship of two 8-year-old girls in western South Dakota, one Native American and one white. In the midst of ongoing racism, the girls discover a connection to each other.

Cameron and her husband, Russell, with their two kids, Cavan and Clara, traveled to South Dakota to film “Lakota Girls.”

“I wasn’t sure if I could sell the script or if anyone could make a movie and produce it, so we decided to produce and make the film ourselves,” said Cameron, who wrote, directed and co-produced the film.

The film will have its Indiana premiere at 6:30 p.m., March 23 at Keystone Arts Landmark Theatre. The film runs 94 minutes and will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

“Lakota Girls” won the People’s Choice Award at Black Hills Film Festival in South Dakota. It has been screened at the International Family Film Festival in Hollywood and features 20 Lakota actors from South Dakota, and three professional actresses from Indiana. For more, visit lakotagirlsmovie.com or facebook.com/LakotaGirls. For tickets to the March 23 showing, visit landmarktheatres.com/Booking/ keystone-art-cinema/4161256.

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Clanton conducts ‘Man of La Mancha’ editorial@youarecurrent.com The Indianapolis Opera will present its first classic musical theater piece, “Man of La Mancha,” debuting John Clanton as conductor from March 24-26 at The opera Schrott Center for the Arts.

“Man of La Mancha,” written by Dale Wasserman, takes place during the Spanish Inquisition when Cervantes is a prisoner awaiting trial. In this play-within-a-play, Cervantes casts his fellow cellmates as characters from his manuscript in an attempt to prove his merit.

Clanton Together, they tell the story of Alonso Quijana, who believes he is the knight errant Don Quixote. Quixote and his companion set out on a journey of chivalry and transformation.

“Before studying the show, I suspect I was like many people in thinking ‘Man of La Mancha’ equaled ‘The Impossible Dream,’” Clanton stated in a press release to Current. “It’s been enjoyable to learn that it is so much more than that. It’s full of great music and an uplifting story.”

Clanton has performed as the assistant conductor for the Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra where he directed “La Traviata,” “Carmen,” “Eugene Onegin” and “Romeo and Juliet.” Clanton also has traveled and performed in all 50 states and in 13 countries.

“I love everything about conducting, from the preparation and study to the rehearsals and performances,” he stated. “I especially enjoy collaborating with the players in the pit and singers on-stage to ensure everything comes together during the performance.”

“Man of La Mancha” is a story set in two worlds – fantasy and reality. Clanton stated he feels different emotions while playing music for both worlds. The music played in the fantasy world projects “passion and inspiration,” whereas music from the real world emits “dissonance.” To drive these emotions, patrons who attend “Man of La Mancha” will hear brass, woodwinds, percussion, Spanish guitar and more under Clanton’s direction.

“The podium is my ‘happy place’ where I can forget about the frustrations of everyday life and focus on conducting music,” he stated.

Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at indyopera.org or by calling the Box Office at 317-283-3531.

The Scene to join Civic after ‘Shakespeare’ — After the showing of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare,” at 7 p.m., March 22, patrons are invited to join Civic Theatre and the Scene, the young professionals group at the Center for the Performing Arts, in the lobby for a trivia battle, with complimentary nosh provided by The Olive Mill, Tina’s Traditional Old English Tea Room & Tavern, and brews courtesy of Sun King Brewing Co. Also, during the March 22 show, patrons are encouraged to bring a book to donate to Transitions Academy of Carmel. Every book will get guests an entry into a contest to win prizes from Civic, The Center for the Performing Arts, and other neighborhood partners. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

David Gray brings solo acoustic show to Carmel — David Gray will perform at 7:30 p.m., May 23 at The Palladium in Carmel. Tickets are now on sale and start at $35. For more, visit TheCenterPresents.org.

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Model Train Show — The Indy South Train Show will run from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., March 25 at 5152 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove. Admission is $4 for adults.

Jr. Civic to hold auditions — Jr. Civic of the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will hold auditions for “Seussical” at 4:30 p.m. April 10 and 4:30 p.m. April 11. These auditions are open to children ages 7-14. First come, first served. Registration begins at 4 p.m. on both days. Performing experience is not necessary and children to not need to be enrolled in Jr. Civic classes to audition. For more, visit civictheatre.org/auditions.

The Choralaires performed in Shelbyville on March 11. (Submitted photo)

Zionsville Show Choirs finish season — The Zionsville High School Show Choirs had a strong ending to competition season on March 11 at Shelbyville High School. Both Choralaires and Royalaires were named first runner up at the Shelbyville Singing Sensational.

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Submitted article by Patricia Happel Cornwell I will never forget those uncomfortable moments that followed my child’s first questions about “the birds and the bees,” but at least I knew the answers. gardens Recently, when a 10-year-old friend asked me, “What are wasps good for?” I had no ready reply. I fell back to the naturalist’s default credo: everything in nature has a purpose, a job to do.

That didn’t satisfy either of us. I thought of the arborist who was viciously stung on the head by yellowjackets in our field last summer. I thought of the unidentified black wasps that nest behind the shutters on our porch and buzz me when I’m trying to meditate or watch birds. So I sat down to do my homework. What I wanted to know was: What services do wasps perform in the ecosystem, besides stinging people and frightening children? What do they contribute to the balance of nature?

When I saw “pollen wasps” in Kenn Kaufmann’s “Field Guide to Insects of North America,” I thought, aha! To my surprise, pollen wasps (Pseudomasaris species) – found only in the western U.S. and Canada – do not pollinate plants. I read that the bald-faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata) kills many flies and even other wasps, and this clued me to the fact that predation is the key to the usefulness of many wasp species, at least from a human perspective.

According to “Pollinators of Native Plants” ground-nesting yellowjacket adults (Vespula spp.) are predators of beetles, flies, true bugs (Hemiptera spp.) and other wasps.

The Spathius galinae can help save beleaguered ash trees. (Submitted photo)

Paper wasps (Polistes spp.) prey on caterpillars and beetle larvae and have been used as a biological control for tobacco hornworms (Manduca sexta) in agricultural areas.

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galinae (so newly found it has no common name) is native to the Russian Far East and South Korea. It can smell whether a tree has been infected with the borer and can feel the larvae’s vibrations under the bark. It drills through the bark with its ovipositor and lays eggs on the borer larvae. When the wasp larvae hatch, they feed on, thereby killing, the borer larvae.

This new wasp is tiny, the size of a gnat, and it does not – cannot – sting. Tests by the University of Delaware and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service have determined that this host-specific wasp can help save beleaguered ash trees. The USDA estimates that 8 billion commercial timber trees in danger from emerald ash borer are worth $280 billion, and that it would cost another $25 billion if cities were to replace the ash trees they have already lost to the borer.

Approved by the USDA in 2015 as a biological control, S. galinae is now being reared by the tens of thousands at the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service lab in Michigan.

The wasps will be sent to 24 northeastern states for release into affected forests.

It will always be disconcerting to find a wasp in my wine glass, but I must concede that many species “earn their keep” by controlling populations of flies and other pests. I can now tell my young friend that wasps do indeed serve a purpose in the balance of nature and that without them, we humans would be pretty miserable.

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Its most unusual item is a wooden coffin with a trap door that could be opened by a lever when the coffin was placed inside the grave opening. The reusable coffin was invented to accommodate a 1784 decree by Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II. He ordered that bodies must be interred without clothes in linen bags to save wood and hasten decomposition. Under the decree, coffins could be used only for transporting the body to the cemetery. Joseph’s decree was so unpopular that it was never implemented. False but persistent claims that the body of Mozart, who died in Vienna in 1791, was placed in a reusable coffin are reflected in the movie “Amadeus.”

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Our company is growing, and we are looking for craftsmen that take pride in their work and want a future with our company. Contact Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

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Responsibilities include prevention and intervention services for all victims of crime and educating victims about the criminal justice system and their personal case information.

Duties: Provide information and referrals to participating victims as well as verifying/obtaining updated victim contact information for the Victim Notification database.

Provide continued assistance to victims by providing crime victim court advocacy services, assistance with filing Violent Crime Compensation forms, Victim Impact Statements, making appropriate referrals to community resources and updating victims on court related activities and case dispositions.

Coordinate response to victims to offer supportive services in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies which includes receiving, reviewing and contacting victims after receipt of police report.

Work in conjunction with staff to provide intervention and follow-up services to clients as needed, which may include (but are not limited to): intake assessment, community referrals and resources, court advocacy, assistance in filing protective orders, completing safety and action plans, and inter/intra-agency networking and advocacy on behalf of the victim.

Serve as a reference guide for the community in the areas of victim resources and violence prevention, by direct referrals for clients, and through public presentations and participation in community organizations.

Complete 24-hour on-call crisis line shifts and providing backup service to the child advocacy centers as scheduled and approved by the Adult Advocacy Supervisor.

Collaborate with Prevail staff, other agencies, groups, organizations, and individuals to identify and develop prevention/intervention services for victims of crime and other populations within the community, as needed.

Qualifications: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field; or a combination of experience, education and/or training.

Submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Michelle Moen – mmoen@prevailinc.com

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Carmel Clay Schools is Hiring!

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Apply online at http:www.ccs.k12.in.us/district/home

Stop by our office at 5201 East Main Street, Carmel, IN 46033 Email: cmiddlet@ccs.k12.in.us or call 317-844-9961.

Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream is currently hiring all locations and shifts! Positions available: Servers, Hosts, Bussers, Ice Cream Cashiers, Dishwashers, Kitchen.

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Send resume to: PO Box 756 Carmel, IN 46032

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NOW HIRING HOUSEKEEPERS! The award winning Cambria hotel and suites in Noblesville is now hiring Housekeeping associates to complement our wonderful team. We offer competitive weekday pay and premium pay on the weekends. We also offer insurance, hotel discounts, and monthly associate appreciate luncheons. More importantly, we treat all of our associates with RESPECT! We’re located across from the Hamilton Town Center Mall. Please apply within.

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Seeking a part-time paralegal with prior litigation work experience. Must possess good research, writing, and technical skills and be adept at using Microsoft Excel. Flexible hours. Noblesville office location. Send resume and salary requirements to CTR1561@gmail.com

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Background or Not in dance! Join the team at Fred Astaire Dance Studio Carmel, Indiana. We will train you in all aspects of the ballroom dance business.

Why Fred Astaire?

We offer a great environment, guaranteed starting salary, great training and opportunities to travel and compete.

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Call Dan at 317-846-3237 Looking for part-time help at retail store in downtown Carmel.

Schedule will vary, but will typically be 3-10 hours per week.

Retail experience preferred. Must be available to work one evening and/or Saturday each week. If interested, please send resume to info@ allthingscarmel.com, and include availability and number of hours desired.

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