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Democrats say signs point to increasing numbers

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Greg Purvis knows what it’s like to be in the political minority.

A Hamilton County resident ELECTION since 2000, the 66-year-old Fishers resident is a Democrat in an area that long has been dominated by Republicans. He has run for local office four times and lost each bid, most recently losing to three Republicans for three at-large seats on the Fishers City Council in 2015.

Now, he’s the communications chair for the Hamilton County Democratic Party, and he said he’s seen several trends that could indicate Purvis the county is leaning more blue than ever before leading into the 2018 elections.

“We have filled every state legislative spot (with Democrats) that even touches Hamilton County,” Purvis said. “I don’t remember the last time that happened.”

For the first time in nearly two decades, Democrats will have a primary election May 8 for county offices. Two candidates are running for the Hamilton County Council District 3 seat, and four are running for the Delaware Township Board, which has three available seats.

“When have you ever seen a Democratic primary in Hamilton County?” said Joe Weingarten, chair of the Hamilton County Democratic Party. “We don’t even know when it last happened.”

Hamilton County election Weingarten records show that local Democratic primaries are few and far between.

The last time it happened was in 2000, when three Democrats ran for two at-large seats on the county council.

But the tide may be turning. Two years ago, the Hamilton County Democratic Party had approximately 50 active precinct chairs, but this year that number is closer to 150. In 2014, Democrats had only a handful of local candidates on the ballot, and in 2016 they had candidates for all 11 local offices except judge.

This year, they have 21 local candidates with the possibility of adding more through the end of June. And the party had to move its monthly meetings to the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers after increased attendance led to overcrowding at its previous home at Scotty’s Brewhouse in Noblesville.

Shelley Carey, a lifelong Democrat who grew up in Gary, said one of the first things

she heard after moving to Carmel in 2016 is that “Democrats never win in Hamilton County.” She and her husband soon started attending the Hamilton County Democratic Party meetings, and within the last two years she said she’s seen local Democrats emboldened about their affiliation.

“At one meeting, a woman said she was reluctant to share that she was a Democrat in this area knowing she was in the minority, but now she proudly proclaims her choice of being an active member of the Democratic Party,” Carey said. “No one should feel any one party has a monopoly on our area.”

Primary participation In Indiana, official party affiliation is determined on the day of the primary election, when voters select the primary in which they’d like to cast a ballot.

The county does not keep records of how many people vote in each primary, but in the 2016 primary election 74 percent of all voters who cast ballots for the office of president voted Republican. In 2012, when incumbent President Barack Obama was unopposed in the Democratic primary, 95 percent of those voters took the Republican ballot.

Weingarten, a Fishers resident, said he believes the percentage of Democrats in the county is likely higher than the percentage of those who vote in the Democratic primary, as many voters believe their only chance to impact who is elected is through the Republican primary, specifically in municipal elections, which aren’t on the ballot until 2019.

Although the number of Democratic candidates is growing, many believe the percentage of Hamilton County residents who are Democrat is increasing, too. The recent proliferation of high-end apartment communi-

ties that attract younger residents may be a factor, as 54 percent of millennials (ages 18 to 35) identify as Democrats compared with 48 percent of Generation Xers (36-51), 44 percent of baby boomers (52-70) and 41 percent of the Silent Generation (71-88), according to 2016 data from the Pew Research Center.

“There is a possibility that attracting younger people will result in the party affiliation and ideology of the county shifting, but that ignores the fact that not all young people are Democrats or liberals,” said Andy Downs, director of the non-partisan Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics. “Also, it is possible that having one party in control might cause the new folks to join the Republican Party even if they are more liberal than the party.”

Republicans remain confident Although Hamilton County Democrats are encouraged by the increased interest they’ve seen this year, Republicans say they’ve seen growth, too.

Hamilton County Republican Party Chair Laura Campbell, who also is a member of the Carmel City Council, said she’s been hearing that the county is beginning to shift more Democratic for years but has yet to see any solid evidence.

And while Hamilton County Democratic Party leaders said the election of President Donald Trump has energized their base and brought new people to the party, Campbell said it’s also been beneficial for Republicans.

“The presidential election brought out people who hadn’t been as involved in the party before, and many of them have stayed engaged,” Campbell said. “I think we’re looking for a very interesting fall election.”

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By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com At its April 23 meeting, the Westfield City Council unanimously approved an interlocal agreement between PUBLIC SAFETY the City of Westfield and Hamilton County to allow the city to obtain the county’s mobile command center.

The county purchased the vehicle in 2007 for approximately $2 million to be used as a back-up dispatch center. However, the county later built a stand-alone back-up dispatch center in Fishers, eliminating the need for the mobile command center.

City Attorney Brian Zaiger explained the agreement at the meeting. “(The county) never utilized it and has no use for it and was possibly going to sell it for a fraction of what they paid for,” Zaiger said. “Our folks got in touch with the people controlling it and negotiated an interlocal agreement.”

The city didn’t purchase the vehicle from the county. Rather, the agreement states the city will staff the vehicle with its personnel, provide storage and maintain the vehicle, including insurance costs. Also, upon need requested outside of Washington Township, the city is to deliver the vehicle to the party requesting assistance.

Westfield Fire Dept. Deputy Chief of Finance and Logistics Joe Lyons said the vehicle will be stored in one of the fire department bays at the Westfield Public Safety building, 17535 Dartown Rd. Mostly, the vehicle will be used during large events such as the Colts training camp at Grand Park or Westfield Rocks the Fourth.

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fire so we can monitor what’s going on and self-dispatch,” Lyons said. “When we have large events, we have people on-site.”

Lyons said the mobile command center will quicken public safety response times.

It also provides a location for responding agencies to work together.

“If an incident were to take place, you have an office where you can interact with however many agencies are involved,” he said.

Prior to the 5-0 vote, Council President Jim Ake lauded the agreement.

“I think it’s important we have that resource available to us with the amount of visitors we expect with the Colts coming to town,” he said. “I think it just strengthens our security out there and gives the public a sense of well-being. I think it’s a fine addition, and we are fortunate to be able to take advantage of this for the benefit of all.”

The county was scheduled to vote on the interlocal agreement April 27, but because of publishing deadlines, the vote could not be included in this article. For more or to read the agreement, visit westfield.in.gov.

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abilities find employment and live fulfilling lives. Janus also runs an affordable, on-demand public transit system for Hamilton County.

Austin Phillips never stops. The 22-year-old Cicero resiChris Sorenson, executive director for Janus, said 2017 was dent works two jobs. He helps unload trucks and rolls a great year for the organization. An exciting new developsilverware at DeLullo’s Trattoria resPHILANTHROPY taurant. He sweeps ment was the creation of the Janus Golf and Batting Center, which opened in June up after clients and 2017. The facility has a driving range, batting does laundry at All About You Hair Salon. cages and an 18-hole mini golf course.

He enjoys kayaking and making crafts.

“A number of people we serve have had His mother, Renee Voss, said some peoemployment there, and we’ve also had a ple didn’t imagine he could have a fulfilling Best Buddies event and we hope to conlife when he was diagnosed with autism. tinue that partnership,” she said.

But she always believed in him.

Sorenson told the crowd of more than “I knew putting Austin somewhere was 500 that Janus provided 176,452 hours of not an option for us,” she said. “When he service to clients on-site in 2017. Guests was diagnosed with autism at (age) 2, we included U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks and many were told to put him away somewhere and focus on his older sisters.”

Christine Sorenson and Austin Phil- local elected officials.

Sorenson said one of the most rewardWhen the family moved from South Bend lips attend the annual fundraising ing experiences in the past year was when to Cicero, she said Janus Developmental breakfast for Janus Development she went kayaking with her Senior Vice Services. (Photo by Adam Aasen) Services, a countywide nonprofit based in President of Development Debbie Laird. She Noblesville, was a godsend. heard a voice say, “Hi, Chris Sorenson. Hi, Debbie Laird. What “When we moved here, we knew no one,” Voss said. “We are you doing here?” did several trips to Janus to see if it would be the next step Turns out it was Austin kayaking with his mother with a for him, and it’s been amazing. Every day he wakes up with big smile on his face. a purpose, and isn’t that what everyone wants?”

“While those we serve have a diagnosis of a disability, Phillips’ story was just one on display at the annual funthe similarities are more than the differences,” she said. draising breakfast for Janus, held April 20 at the 502 Event For more, visit janus-inc.org/.

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Jeannine Fortier (Westfield), Blenda Pentz (Carmel), Ezra Tolen (Westfield) and Danielle Carey Tolan (Westfield). (Photos by Amy Pauszek) (RIght) Janus Senior Vice President Debbie Laird (Nobleville) at the annual Janus Create, Connect and Commit breakfast April 20 at the 502 East Event Centre in Carmel. Janus provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate and contribute within communities.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities honors Westfield student — Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana recently awarded 20 Central Indiana high school seniors with $5,000 scholarships to assist with college finances. Among the students to be honored at a ceremony May 9 is Jacob Mears of Westfield. Scholarships are granted to students based on academic achievements, community involvement and financial need.

Hamilton County Civil War Roundtable meeting — The Hamilton County Civil War Roundtable is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m.

May 9 at the Carmel City Building, 1 Civic Square. Dr. Curt Fields will present on “An Evening with General Ulysses S. Grant: The Man Behind the Uniform.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. The group will not meet again until Sept. 11.

F.C. Tucker real estate stats — Sellers in Westfield saw their home values increase and maintain a consistent number of days on the market last month. According to F.C. Tucker, the average sale price for homes in the city was $345,970 at $135.96 per square foot in March 2018. This sale price represented a 10.3 percent increase from March 2017. Homes in the city sold in an average of 84 days, just one day less than this time last year.

Master Gardeners’ plant sale set — The 20th annual Hamilton County Master Gardeners Plant Sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19 in the exhibition hall at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. More than 12,000 plants will be available for sale to the public. Bearded irises also will be available and will be dug to order. Proceeds from the sale support scholarships for students in Hamilton County who are interested in horticulture-related careers. Grants also are awarded to support local groups and schools with horticulture programs. For more, contact the Hamilton County Master Gardeners extension office at 317-776-0854 or at hcmga.org.

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USPS food drive set for May 12

By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com On May 12, the National Association of Letter Carriers and the United States Postal Service and other partGIVING BACK ners are asking residents to help Stamp Out Hunger during its 26th annual food drive.

In previous years, letter carriers and the USPS have collected more than 1.6 billion pounds of food nationwide in the past 25 years.

In total, 49 million Americans — an estimated 1 in 6 — are unsure where their next meal is coming from. Thirteen-million are children. More than 5 million seniors, 60 and older, are food insecure. Many live on fixed incomes.

“We’re proud of this food drive and the immediate help it brings to our local food pantries,” NALC Branch 888 President Ronnie Roush said. “We’re asking residents for their support to help make this another successful food drive. It’s easy to make a donation; simply leave a bag of non-perishable food items by your mailbox on May 12 to help your neighbors in need.”

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More than 1.6 billion pounds of food have been collected during the national Stamp Out Hunger food drive since its launching. (File photo)

the majority of their donations during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. By springtime, many pantries are depleted, entering the summer low on supplies at a time when many school breakfast and lunch programs are not available to children in need.

Anyone interested in donating are asked to leave a sturdy bag with non-perishable food items such as canned soup, canned vegetables, peanut butter, pasta, rice, cereal, etc., next to their mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery on the day of the drive. Letter carriers will collect the donations when they deliver the day’s mail. All of the food collected in each community will be donated to a local food pantry.

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Bike club teaches mechanics

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com A new club at Westfield Middle School is keeping students active while teaching basic bicycle mechanics.

EDUCATION WMS teacher Marc Abriani has always been into cycling and figured WMS could benefit from a bicycle club.

“I really wanted to be able to show the kids some mechanics of bicycles along with getting them active and out and about on their bikes,” Abriani said. “So, what I’ve done is put together a curriculum on different topics of mechanics I feel would be the most of what they need on their own right now.”

The curriculum includes how to change a flat tire, adjust gears and brakes and proper cleaning techniques. Abriani partnered with Westfield Cyclesports, 18128 Market Ct., because it is near the middle school.

Kids earn points per club time and rides on their own. They track their miles on an online platform. At the end of the club’s season, the student with the most points will receive a bike donated by Westfield Cyclesports.

“What’s cool about it is they can track who is riding miles, so I can get on and see their miles and other students in the group can see what other people are doing in the club, so they can kind of compete that way,” Abriani said.

The club launched March 6 and has 13 participants. Abriani said he wants to grow the club and continue it next year. He also is working with Westfield Cyclesports about establishing a summer program.

“Hopefully, we can get that distributed through all the schools and get kids active that way,” he said.

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Golden Hoosier nominations – Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Golden Hoosier Awards. To be eligible for the award, nominees must be Indiana residents, aged

65 or older and have been a volunteer in the community for the past three years. Nomination forms are available at lg.in.gov and are due by May 14.

Photo contest – The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring its fifth annual photo contest for youth and adults who reside in Hamilton County.

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The Westfield Police Dept. released the names of two victims killed in a head-on vehicle FATALITIES crash on April 19.

The victims were Theodore Scherer, Jr., 61, and his wife, Rhonda Scherer, 51, of Indianapolis.

At approximately 9:08 a.m. April 19, WPD and Westfield Fire Dept. were dispatched to reports of a motor vehicle crash on Ind. 32 near Mule Barn Road.

The Scherers were pronounced dead on scene. An adult driver and juvenile passenger of the other vehicle were conscious and transported to nearby hospitals.

The names and statuses of the adult driver and juvenile passenger have not been released. According to a press release from the WPD, the crash reconstruction team is still conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.

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WPD releases annual report; crime reports decrease news@currentinwestfield.com The Westfield Police Dept. released its annual report which showed Uniform Crime Reports at 572 for 2017, PUBLIC SAFETY the lowest figure since 2010.

Among the lower UCRs was a decrease in battery and theft but an increase in robberies. There were eight robberies in 2017 and only one in 2016. No homicides or rapes were reported in 2017.

“Our role in the community is to create a safe and secure environment and do it with professionalism, transparency and compassion,” Westfield Police Chief Joel Rush stated in a press release. “The steps we are taking, such as assigning body-worn cameras to our patrol officers, consolidating our operating systems with other county agencies and emphasizing our community outreach, are key ingredients to ensuring Westfield remains a safe community as we grow.”

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City partners with Indianapolis Motor Speedway for month of May

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com The City of Westfield is taking steps to celebrate the month of May as a community partner with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time.

COVER STORY Along with Hamilton County Tourism, the city will participate in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 500 Forward initiative.

“Being a community partner, basically what the Indianapolis 500 does is reach out and find out from surrounding communities what they’re doing during the month of May,” said Angie Smitherman, director of community events and engagement for the City of Westfield.

Westfield’s programs include putting Smitherman an artistic work of the race wings in downtown Westfield, celebrating Fashion Fridays and inviting residents to participate in hosting a porch party.

The month revolves around the May 19 Grand Junction Derby. Previously, the derby was in October.

Smitherman said the derby was never on the same weekend in October. The event was moved largely to celebrate racing during the month of May. “This is the 10th celebration for the derby, the 10th anniversary for the city, so we wanted to build this event and celebrate it in the month of May,” Smitherman said.

“It’s usually freezing (in October), so hopefully weather will be nice in comparison.”

The Indy Wings exhibit will be constructed by Hoosier artist Aaron Scamihorn. Westfield’s wings will have a specific design to signify Westfield. The wings will promote tourism and social media interaction throughout the city, similar to the Indy signs around Indianapolis. The city does not have an exact location yet for the wings. Other locations for the wings include Broad Ripple, Mass Ave in Indianapolis, Main Street in Speedway and Noblesville.

Westfield encourages residents to participate in Fashion Fridays, specifically for May 18, the day before the Grand Junction Derby. Participants dress in their best Indy 500 fashion during the four Fridays in May to express pride and excitement for May and racing. Fans are then encouraged to post photos of their outfits on social media with the hashtag #500FashionFridays.

Westfield also encourages residents to register an official porch party by visiting indianapolismotorspeedway.com. Hosting a registered porch party makes residents eligible for surprises, deliveries, celebrity drop-ins and ticket giveaways.

The Grand Junction Derby will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19 in downtown Westfield along Union Street between Jersey and Mill streets. There will be tricycle races as well as stock car and creative car classes. Al-

Casey Hood races during the Grand Junction Derby. (Submitted photo)

though pushers for the cars have been allowed in the past, they will not be allowed this year as a result of a slight change in location for the race, with a steeper downhill slope.

“We are really trying to build a real culture here,” City Communications Director Vicki Duncan Gardner said. “It’s part of building something bigger, an identity of linking with the race and trying to get families to realize this is a great place to stay and participate in the event.”

Following the derby will be the Rock the Junction beer and music festival from 1 to 5 p.m. along Union Street just south of Main Street. The festival is hosted by Grand Junction Brewing Co. Tickets begin at $25. All proceeds go to charity, with a significant amount supporting the Grand Junction Brewing Co. Scholarship Fund.

The fund was established in 2017 and awards two scholarships to Westfield High School seniors.

PARTICIPATING IN THE DERBY A big portion of the Grand Junction Derby is the creative class derby car contest. Darin Moon, owner of Crossfit Thrive in Westfield, said plans for his gym’s creative car incorporates a rowing machine.

Moon said a major reason Crossfit Thrive is participating in the derby is not only to compete with its car, but to showcase how it works to get the city fit. Many Westfield firefighters, police and other city staff use Moon’s gym.

“This is how the city gets fit and stays healthy,” Moon said. “I think (building a car) is a cool way to be a part of the community and showcase the gym. It’s been cool to see the city grow, and we’ve grown with it.”

This is Moon’s first time participating in the event.

Mayor Andy Cook said he enjoys seeing the creative cars during the event.

“As we celebrate our 10th year as a city, Westfield is still creating its identity,” Cook said. “The Grand Junction Derby, also in its 10th year, is one way we continue to create and celebrate the community bond. I love seeing the families, the fun and the creative cars.”

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Commentary by Terry Anker There are some things we do once in a while. We eat ice cream. We take long naps.

Each is good, even great, in its own way.

They punctuate our lives with small respites of joy. They remind us that life is firmly ours to control – as much as we try to convince ourselves that we have precious little over which we can fully direct. Yet, there are other things, maybe even more things, that are a committed part of our daily ritual.

We do them at the same time, in the same way, and with the same approach each and every day, for decades at a time.

We brush our teeth. We tie our shoes. We look one last time in the mirror before turning out the light and heading out the door.

What we expect to see is unknown, even to ourselves, but we must do it. Without the simple action, the ritual would collapse. It is the step we take, every day, before departing our homes. Failure to complete the task could be disastrous – well, maybe not, but why risk it?

So, of these many quotidian sacraments, which are worth preserving? Of the thoughtless and habitual actions moving us from one morning to the next, are we squandering our effort on those of little consequence? Is it time to review our ceremony and consciously decide which adds value and which to dump? Sure, most dentists agree that the intentional hygienic process of cleaning one’s teeth should stay on the list. But, as we review our own peculiarities, is it less clear as to the import of our other lesser daily actions? If we spend a minute a day for decades, or perhaps a lifetime, can we feel good about the market’s return on our investment?

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

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READER’S VIEW Qualified Westfield residents on ballot Editor, Ever since I was on Westfield’s Town Council 14 years ago, I have attended meetings, worked to raise development standards to rejuvenate Westfield’s old downtown and to get parks and trails built.

This May 8 primary election will determine Hamilton County office holders for the next four years (Democrats never win here in November).

My considered choices: County council manages the county’s money. It sets the county’s tax rate.

Westfield has not had representation on this council for years and has been shortchanged. I know Ken Alexander, who lives in Westfield and strongly endorse him for County Council District 4. His opponents are less qualified and all three are Carmel residents.

County sheriff is term-limited and a great Westfield man is running. Bill Clifford is a friend and long-time popular member of the Rotary Club of Westfield. Anybody would love to have Bill as a friend. He is in his third decade of police

work. He works hard at it and is very reachable.

Washington Township Trustee Danielle Carey Tolan has been the perfect trustee.

She has a vision for the future, including more preserved green space as residents have advocated. Danielle has lived in Washington Township all her life and loves it. Her opponent, almost unknown, advocates undoing 14 years of citizen planning downtown – not a trustee function.

Township board: Danyele Easterhaus, Gary Southerland and Jeannine Fortier.

Superior Court 1 Judge: Four are running to replace our fine Judge Steve Nation, who has retired. Will Riley is convincing and stands out.

U.S. House – I’ll vote for Susan Brooks.

U.S. Senate – Choose the candidate most likely to beat the Democrat in November. I’m voting for Luke Messer. Republicans must keep the Senate.

Other Republicans are unopposed Each deserves your vote.

Please vote Tuesday, May 8.

Mic Mead, Westfield

I survived my first prom dress shopping experience! With my oldest daughter, that is (back in 1989, I’d searched for months before discovering a specHUMOR tacular off-the-shoulder taffeta number with puff sleeves that perfectly complimented my magnificent bangs). She’s attending “the big dance” next week, and as most of you already know, it’s all about the dress.

She had ideas about length and color, and of course, I had ideas about cost and cut.

Anything over-priced or too revealing would be off the table. “I’m not spending hundreds of dollars for you to look like a lady of the night!”

After navigating the jungle that is Macy’s for 10 minutes, we found the juniors section. She went left, I went right, and we reconvened with nine potential winners between us. “To the dressing room. Away!”

Holy, moly. My daughter rocked every single one she put on. Navy, burgundy, satin, chiffon, sequined, plain, it didn’t matter.

Stunning. I don’t know why this surprised me, but it did. I’m so used to seeing her making weird faces in leggings and a ratty T-shirt that I don’t think of her as a beautiful young woman. And the self-confidence!

Does she care her acne’s flaring up? Or that she takes after me in the small-chest department? Nope, not in the least. She stood in front of that mirror like a runway model, strong and fierce and gorgeous.

I’m happy to report we left with an onbudget, age-appropriate dress that she adores. And not only did I survive the experience, but I truly enjoyed the time with my daughter. Yay, prom!

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

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READERS’ VIEWS Re-elect Danielle Carey Tolan Editor, I am honored to write this personal letter of endorsement on behalf of my good friend, Danielle Carey Tolan, who is running for reelection for Westfield Washington Township Trustee. She has proven herself more than fit as trustee of our wonderful and growing community. During the last three years of her term, Danielle has not only strengthened and improved Westfield Washington Township, but she also has connected with the community through her many leadership service roles. She has the utmost respect and compassion for everyone. Across the board, her dedication to all things from

our city’s civil servants, parks, cemeteries, programing, government and those who are in need of important services is unwavering. The integrity and well-being of others is one of Danielle’s great strengths and passions.

Please join me in re-electing Danielle Carey Tolan as our Westfield Washington Trustee.

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Editor, People ask me why I am running. “Rick, haven’t you had enough?” is a common question. I will tell you why I am running. I love this county where my wife Susan and I raised our family. It is vibrant and full of talent and possibility, and I feel I have more to give. I have been an active member of the Hamilton County community for the 26 years we have lived here, whether on the community level or political. I have, I believe, unique qualities that separate me from the other candidates for Hamilton County Council District 4, and I think these make me the best qualified to represent this district and serve the citizens of the county.

I am the only one of the four candidates for this office that has served on a fiscal body, the Carmel City Council, where I

served for 12 years. I know what the job is because I have done it and will be ready to hit the ground running on Day 1! I am the only one of the candidates that has experience running a small family business, so I know what it means to make a payroll and how to squeeze a buck for all it is worth.

Finally, my 12-year track record, out there for all to see, demonstrates that I have the commitment to fighting for taxpayers and the strength of will to see the fight through.

Your vote on May 8 will not be to send a member of the establishment elite to the county council, but rather a representative who will fight for you. Give me your vote May 8 and I promise you won’t regret it!

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Mike Casati for Superior Court 1 Editor, Like many of you, I typically don’t pay much attention to local primary races for our City Council or Courts; but the upcoming May 8 election is different!

Mike Casati, a respected attorney and former state trooper, is seeking to replace retiring Superior Court Judge Steven Nation.

This position serves not only as a forum for the resolution of criminal matters, but also civil matters – everyday situations that any one of us might encounter (i.e., divorce, teenage shenanigans, etc.).

With his background in criminal justice, Mike has real experience with issues that pertain to public safety. As a successful

attorney with a focus on family law, Mike knows firsthand the challenges facing our families in today’s world.

My family has known Mike Casati for many years now, so we can attest not only to Mike’s dedication to his family but also his knowledge of the laws that affect your family. If you compare Mike’s experience with his opponents, you’ll agree that he is by far the most qualified. (Visit casatiforjudge.com). Qualifications aside, Mike Casati is one of those rare “stand-up” guys with the kind of integrity our community should expect in our elected officials.

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Maki wants ‘to hit people in their wallet’ Editor, Recent campaign fodder offered by Sue Maki suggests that she is opposed to increased “taxes,” but her campaign rhetoric hopes that we never find out that she really stands for “hitting people in their wallet.”

Ms. Maki presents herself as a candidate for county council, which is the county’s fiscal body and primary point of controlling taxes. Ms. Maki also is an employee of Carmel Utilities, which has raised its rates consistently and significantly during her tenure.

As an employee of Carmel Utilities, Ms. Maki was interviewed by Water Efficiency Magazine (ForesterNetwork.com), and in that article she stated, “(Carmel Utilities) went to an inclining rate structure. Hit people in their wallet and that produces change.”

Ms. Maki’s words need no clarification. Her track record is clear. She feels entitled to demand more of our money, and frankly, she seems somewhat proud of it. I cannot conceive of any words that more starkly disqualify a candidate for a position on a budget-making body. I have no need to elect people who feel comfortable telling a national publication that she is justified in “hitting me in my wallet.”

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Past Sheriff Dan Stevens endorses Quakenbush Hamilton County has the fourth-largest county Editor, population in the state and continues to be among the The elected sheriff assumes three core job duties fastest-growing in the nation. Hamilton County remains when taking office: the best place in Indiana to live, work, raise a family and 1. Provide law enforcement protection for the uninenjoy a safe quality of life. The dedicated employees of corporated population of the county and assist, your sheriff’s department have contributed significantly when needed, those municipal and town police to achieving that goal. departments protecting the Capt. Dennis Quakenbush The sheriff will always have incorporated population. county-wide law enforcement 2. Operate and maintain the possesses the common sense jurisdiction and should maintain county jail and juvenile dematurity, the leadership skills, a well-trained, professional and tention center. dedicated patrol staff to protect 3. Serve and protect the seven the business management our citizens and assist the mustate courts housed in the training and the practical nicipalities where needed. Only Government and Judicial Center. law-enforcement experience the sheriff operates the county jail and only the sheriff protects The sheriff’s operating budget to meet this challenge. the state courts housed at the is $17.3 million, which includes judicial center. Your next sheriff must choose wisely 216 personnel and a fleet of more than 100 vehicles. The how to spend your tax dollars to operate this $17.3 milstaff consists of 61 sworn police officers, 131 staff aslion business while adapting to the reality of the departsigned to the corrections operation and 24 civilian staff. ment’s changing operational environment.

The next sheriff will face many challenges: Capt. Dennis Quakenbush possesses the common • Continue to work with state and local police sense maturity, the leadership skills, the business mandepartments to address the opioid crisis in our agement training and the practical law-enforcement community. experience to meet this challenge.

• Define an operational program for an expanding jail Dennis will serve the citizens of Hamilton County well. population impacted by substance abuse and menI support Capt. Dennis Quakenbush for your next sheriff. tal health issues.

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Managing meditation stress Commentary by Dick Wolfsie My sister meditates and claims it makes her feel like another person. She has a small apartment in New York, so I HUMOR hope there is enough room for everybody.

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Pema’s book begins with this quote: “Our life is an endless journey: Meditation allows us to experience all the textures of the roadway, which is what the journey is all about.”

Obviously, Pema has never driven in Indianapolis, because any journey here is all about avoiding potholes.

The book uses expressions like: The principal of newness; having a naked heart; getting closer to yourself; scanning your body; tasting your emotions. Way, way too new age for a guy in old age.

Now, I’ve downloaded an app called Headspace to walk me through some meditation exercises. My sister thinks this will make me a less material person. Linda is wrong about that: I’m a humorist … so the more material, the better.

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“In our most simplistic form, we are made-from-scratch, artisanstyle craft pizza and craft beer,” owner and president Rob Lindeman said. “It’s really myopic in terms of our approach. Our ingredients are sourced as locally as possible.

We make our own dough, our own sauces and desserts. We make homemade focaccia bread to make homemade croutons.”

There are 13 locations nationwide. Lindeman said in addition to the Clay Terrace store, Pies and Pints also has plans to open in Hamilton Town Center by September.

Construction has already begun on the Clay Terrace store.

“Indianapolis has been on our radar for a long time, and we feel the time is right,” Lindeman said. “We’ve been in Columbus, (Ohio) for six years, and Columbus has been a really good market. Indianapolis mirrors Columbus in a lot of attributes, and we felt

A rendering of what Pies and Pints in Clay Terrace will look like. (Submitted image)

like it was a great market. We see some pretty cool things going on with food in that market and that’s why it was on our radar.”

Clay Terrace General Manager Jennifer Jones expressed similar excitement in a press release.

“Clay Terrace is thrilled to welcome Pies and Pints to our outstanding lineup of restaurants and stores,” Jones stated.

“With the addition of Pies and Pints, we are further increasing the excitement and energy within the center. Pies and Pints will join Prodigy Burger and Bar, Prime 47, Kona Grill and other restaurants in providing high-quality foods and premier service in an exceptional atmosphere.”

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Duke Tumatoe can afford to be picky.

“There is only so much that makes sense to do at my age,” Tumatoe said.

Tumatoe, a 71-year-old CarmEVENT el resident, will be making his first appearance in the AMP After Dark concert series June 8 to kick off the Fishers series set for Friday nights. As a result of construction at the Nickel Plate District AMP, the concerts will take place on the Central Green through June 22.

Tumatoe and his Power Trio will perform before John Waite, former lead vocalist for The Babys and Bad English. Waite’s solo hit “Missing You” was a No. 1 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1984. Tumatoe will warm the crowd up with blues and humor.

“I’ll do a few of my old stuff, from the last 10 to 12 albums, and some blues tunes and have some fun with them,” Tumatoe said. “We’ll see what the crowd is into and we’ll go from there.”

Tumatoe, whose last album was released in January 2017, is working on an album that likely won’t be released until 2019.

“We’ll be all over the place June through October,” Tumatoe said. “I don’t travel like I used to do.”

Tumatoe prefers venues where crowds are there to enjoy the music.

“Showcase rooms, performance halls, theaters, concerts where I can get a crowd that has come to see me,” Tumatoe said. “There are some venues that just are not as much fun to play in as others. At this point of my career, I’ve done enough stuff just for the sake of doing it. It makes sense now to get the kind of crowds to listen to what I do. What I do comes from a blues background, but there is a lot of storytelling and mischief in it.”

Tumatoe said some people misunderstand the blues.

“The blues in its natural element is intended to make fun of life, all the way from dead presidents to 300 pounds of heavenly joy,” Tumatoe said. “I have four generations of family that come to see me

Duke Tumatoe will perform in the AMP After Dark series June 8. (Submitted photo)

and hire us for private events. It’s heartwarming to get the response I’ve gotten over the years.”

Tumatoe is well known for working for the “The Bob & Tom Show” on radio in the mid-1980s.

“It’s almost like I have two careers, where there is Bob and Tom, where people associate me with humorous things and

topic-driven stuff,” Tumatoe said. “Then there is my blues career, not that they don’t overlap in my live shows.”

For several years, Tumatoe performed the song “Lord Help Our Colts,” which he updated each week during Colts’ season.

“This year they brought me out of retirement because the Colts were so bad, and I did about 12 versions,” he said.

CONCERT SCHEDULE Friday AMP After Dark concert series takes place Friday nights from 8 to 11 p.m., (due to construction at the Nickel Plate District AMP, the concerts will take place on the Central Green through June 22): • July 20: Sounds of Summer: Music of • June 8: John Waite and Duke Tumatoe the Beach Boys and the Power Trio • July 27: Woomblies Rock Orchestra • June 15: Dogs of Society: The Music of • Aug. 3: Boy Band Review: Music of Elton John Backstreet Boys, *NYSNC, and New • June 22: B105.7 presents ‘80s at the Kids on the Block Amp: Live and Let Die: A Symphonic • Aug. 10: Dark Desert Eagles: Music of Tribute to Paul McCartney The Eagles feat. Pat Badger of Extreme • June 29: A Spark!Fishers Feature • Aug. 17: Trippin Billies: Music of Dave Show Matthews Band • July 6: The Meek Sisters • Aug. 31: Blues Fest 2018 • July 13: A Fishers Arts Crawl Feature • Sept. 1: Blues Fest 2018 Show with Jennie DeVoe

CSO releases schedule editorial@youarecurrent.com The Carmel Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2018-19 schedule, beginning Oct. 13 with an Orchestral Showcase featuring Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 5.”

Pianist Jon Nakamatsu on “Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” will be featured Nov. 10. Clay Township presents Side-by Side with Carmel High School, set for Nov. 18. CSO’s Young Artist Competition Winner will be included. The IU Health Holiday Pops concert set for Dec. 8 will feature vocalist Sarah Watson and the Indianapolis Children’s Choir.

On Jan. 18-19, 2019, the Pedcor & Friends special concert will honor veterans and military personnel.

Other 2019 concerts include Jeff Midkiff, mandolin, performing Bernstein and Gershwin and more, Feb. 9; Family Fun, interactive concert featuring an instrumental petting zoo, Feb. 24; Irina Muresanu with a violin concerto, Tchaikovsky, March 9 and Anderson University Choirs, “Mozart: Requiem” April 27.

For more, carmelsymphony.org.

Westfield — Alex Franc will perform live music at 7 p.m. May 4 at Urban Vines Winery and Brewery, 303 E. 161st St. Zionsville — Savor, Sip & See will feature a taste of Zionsville restaurants from 6 to 9:30 p.m. May 5 along Main Street. Learn more at ZionsvilleTriKappa.org.

Carmel — The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will present Rachmaninoff’s “Ravishing Second Symphony” at 3 p.m. May 6 at the Palladium, 1 Center Green. For more, visit thecenterfortheperformingarts.org..

Whitestown — The Paul Holdman Band will appear at Moontown Brewery Company at 8 p.m. May 4 in the 1915 Room. Admission is $5.

Fishers — Kroger’s Symphony on the Prairie single tickets are now on sale. The recurring summer event features various concerts performed by the Indianapolis Symphony at Conner Prairie. Tickets begin at $31 for adults. For more, visit indianapolissymphony.org.

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Cost: $12-14 From left, Justin Klein, Zach Hoover and Nina Stillabower perform in “Hairspray.” (Photo by Zach Rosing)

“Hairspray,” The Tarkington, 7 p.m. May 3, 4, 5 and 2 p.m. May 6 (continues the Center for the through May 12) Performing Arts, Carmel The musical set in 1962 Baltimore features Tracy Turnbald, a plus-size teen, who wants to dance on the popular “Corney Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, she goes from social outcast to a star.

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Commentary by Mark Johson Where to go: Burgerhaus Where it is: 89 Veterans Way, Carmel When it’s open: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Mark’s take: Let’s talk about burgers, shall we? Better still, let’s talk about Burgerhaus, a great restaurant for gourmet burgers. The menu features an impressive list of burgers with an array of toppings.

Not in the mood for a burger? No worries, appetizers, salads and other entrees are available. So, enjoy a meal at a hip, stylish eatery with friends, family, co-workers or all the above. It’s a great dining experience.

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experiment. I chose the chipotle Monterey for the cheese, with lettuce and tomato and served on a pretzel bun. Have a craft beer to wash it down.

What’s the cost: Entrees run $11 to $15.

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Behind bars: I’ll Have Another Get it at Chiba, Westfield Ingredients: 2 oz. bourbon, .5 oz. Barrows ginger liqueur, .5 oz. sweet and sour, .3 oz. club soda, mint leaves, lemon wedges.

Directions: Muddle mint leaves with lemon, pair all ingredients with ice and shake thoroughly. Pour into a Tom Collins glass and garnish with mint.

Sauvignon blanc for springtime Commentary by Elizabeth Morse Sauvignon blanc is a great choice for warm weather. It’s a green-skinned grape that originated in WINEderlust Southwest France. Like any grape, it takes on nuances of the soil and environment where it’s grown. Thus, sauvignon blancs from different parts of the world do vary in color, taste and body. My favorites tend to be described by terms like: fresh, crisp, aromatic and elegant. Usually, sauvignon blanc is both food-friendly and sippable, making it smart to have on hand in case of impromptu entertaining. I’ve got three to suggest. Two are the same price, but stylistically different. The third will be a splurge.

First up is Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc, 2016 ($19). In full disclosure, New Zealand wine is normally not my favorite, but it is wildly popular. It tends to be too stylized for me. This option is from a famous NZ maker, Kim Crawford, and is a great choice. The wine shows off big ole’ grapefruit flavors, typical of the region, without being too over-the-top. It boasts a successful blend of lemon, lime, fresh thyme and passion fruit

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Mouthwatering and bright, think tangerines, candied citrus, pink grapefruit.

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A Bastion of Jaabar Castle near Raqqa, Syria. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Syria’s historic Jaabar Castle Commentary by Don Knebel A castle in northern Syria has a rare distinction – it figured in battles during the Crusades and in the recent SyrTRAVEL ian civil war.

The Jaabar Castle, known in Arabic as Qal’at Ja’bar, is atop a hill about 25 miles west of Raqqa. Since the seventh century, the hilltop has been fortified to guard a crossing point on the Euphrates River that connected Raqqa with the west.

The first castle on the site was built by local Bedouins in the early 11th century and came under the control of the Ugaylids, a Muslim dynasty, in 1086. Members of the First Crusade, who captured Jerusalem from the Muslims in 1099, gained control of the castle in 1102. The site was recaptured by Muslim forces in 1147. Nur al-Din Zangi, who succeeded in uniting Muslim forces against the Crusaders, rebuilt the castle beginning in 1168 to help hold the surrounding territory against future Crusades. The restored castle included an oblong stone wall 1,210 feet by 560 feet, protected by 35 bastions and a

dry moat. Many of the structures of Jaabar Castle, including a circular minaret, were constructed from mud bricks. Although the castle was extensively damaged by Mongol raids, the minaret has remained intact.

Beginning in 1968, Russia built the Tabqa Dam across the Euphrates River just east of Jaabar Castle. As a result, the hilltop on which the castle rests is now an island in Lake Assad, reachable by causeway. In 2014, the so-called Islamic State gained control of Jaabar Castle, using it as a training facility and making threats against the Tabqa Dam. In January 2017, Syrian forces recaptured Jaabar Castle. In May 2017, forces supported by the United States recaptured the Tabqa Dam, leading to the liberation of Raqqa, which the Islamic State claimed was its Syrian capital.

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.

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If your goal in life is to spend your weekends perusing chandelier catalogs while wearing GRAMMAR GUY a gold-rimmed monocle in one of your five lake houses, you probably should brush up on your grammar. Today’s focus is on ending sentences with prepositions, which is almost universally seen as a big no-no by traditional grammar aficionados.

Before I surprise you with my take on the subject, let’s revisit what prepositions are in the first place. A preposition is a word that connects a noun to another nearby word or phrase in a sentence. Let me give you some examples: • Mari tripped (over) the sleeping puppy.

• Joe showed off his amazing dad dance skills (during) the Milli Vanilli concert.

• I locked my keys (inside) my car again.

Supposedly, it’s a huge grammar faux pas to end a sentence with a preposition. In most cases, I agree. The primary instance in which you shouldn’t end a

sentence with a preposition is when the preposition is unnecessary, like in the sentence: Where did you put your keys at? The reason this sentence is wrong is because “at” is unnecessary.

Here’s where some old-school grammarians will wag their fingers at me: When you have to drastically and unnaturally alter your sentence structure to avoid ending a sentence with a preposition, don’t worry about it. By doing so, you either sound way too formal or like you’re doing a Yoda impression. Instead of saying, “The polo match was rained out,” people will contort their sentence into, “Rained out the polo match was.”

Sure, it’s important to maintain formal sentence structure when the occasion calls for it: In a job cover letter, in academic papers and when ordering at multiMichelin star restaurants. But, in everyday usage, ending the occasional sentence in a preposition isn’t a big deal.

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