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Natalie Russo, Westfield Mayor Andy Cook and Jordan Dickey will compete in the Mayors’ Cup. (Submitted photo)

Power Soccer Mayors’ Cup set for Grand Park Fieldhouse

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Westfield Mayor Andy Cook got some very brief training in using a power wheelchair during a photo opportunity.

He’ll get a lot more soon. competition “I’m excited to participate in the U.S. Power Soccer Association’s Mayor’s Cup and to welcome this remarkable group of athletes to Westfield and Grand Park,” Cook said. “It’s my hope that this event will help raise funding to support athletes with disabilities.”

Cook will join Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear and Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt in competing with the five United States National Power Soccer Team members from the Indianapolis area in the Mayors’ Cup from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 16 at the Grand Park Fieldhouse in Westfield.

Athletes use power wheelchairs to play soccer indoors on a basketball court-sized playing surface. Following the Mayors’ Cup, the United States Power Soccer Association MK Battery Conference Cup Series will be held at Grand Park Fieldhouse June 16 through 18. There is no admission cost.

Natalie Russo, Carmel, is playing in her second World Cup for the U.S. She previously was

on the 2007 USA team that won in Tokyo.

“The main reason is to help raise some funds for us,” said Russo, who plays for Circle City Rollers. “I think the awareness and getting it out to the public is a pretty good goal that we have. It’s not really a sport that is very well known to a lot of people, so getting some public figures involved is going to be good for the sport. Mayor Cook might have a little advantage because he was in the chair, but it was only for 10 minutes.”

Russo’s mother, Karen, is the World Cup chair. Russo hopes the Mayors’ Cup and Conference Cup Series will help draw more exposure and donations for the team’s effort.

“We wanted to showcase our athletes since it will be two weeks prior to them leaving, and we wanted to give them a good send-off,” Karen said. “We’re kind of the hub with five members here.”

Tom Dickey, who served as Director of Community Development for Fishers from 2012 to 2015, has two children, Katie and Jordan, on the World Cup team for the U.S. Dickey coaches a Power Soccer team called RHI Sudden Impact. Dickey, who lives in Pendleton, is now with the Carmel-based Hageman Group.

The other Cup players from the Indianapolis area are Case Calvert, Indianapolis, and Michael Archer, Greenwood.

Westfield resident earns cystic fibrosis scholarship — Allison Cowan of Westfield has been awarded a $5,000 “All in for CF (cystic fibrosis)” Scholarship from Vertex Pharmaceuticals to support her attendance at Marietta College for the 2017-2018 Cowan academic year. Allison will be a freshman and is studying education.

Seeking historical photos — Current in Westfield is looking to gather historical photos from the city and community for a regular feature within the publication, “Back in the Day.” Credit for each submission will be given to images sent with a short description and approximate date. For more information, or to submit photos or ideas, please contact Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com.

Farmers Market — The Westfield Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturdays through August in the lawn to the west of City Hall, 130 Penn St. For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

Holiday closings — Westfield City Services will be closed May 29 for Memorial Day. Council Connections — The next Council Connections event will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 30 at Shamrock Springs Elementary School. Residents will be able to meet with their district’s council in an informal setting. For more, visit westfield.in.gov

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Dispatches Touch a Truck — From 10 a.m. to noon June 8, residents can bring their children to the Westfield High School where they will see and learn about all different sorts of trucks, such as firetrucks, school buses and more. For more, visit westfield.in.gov Plan commission — The next Advisory Plan Commission meeting will be at 7 p.m.

June 5 at City Hall, 130 Penn St. For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

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American Pickers to film here — American Pickers is returning to Indiana. The documentary series explores the world of antique picking by following Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team as they search for valuable antiques. They will be visiting the area in June. They are looking for local antique collections to investigate. To be considered, send your name, phone number, location, description of the collection and photos to americanpickers@cineflix.com.

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City approves mini-golf course Compiled by Noah Alatza • news@currentinwestfield.com Westfield City Council met May 22 and approved both items on the agenda. The next city council meeting is at 7 p.m. June 12 at City Hall, 130 Penn St. For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

What happened: Oak Pointe Planned Unit Development, miniature golf course passed city council, 6-1.

What it means: The Oak Pointe PUD Amendment was approved in a 6-1 vote after a favorable recommendation from the Advisory Plan Commission. The Oak Pointe PUD will allow for a 32-hole miniature golf course west of Ind. 32 near the U.S. 31 overlay. The proposal was met with some opposition, including from Mayor Andy Cook.

“I would rather not see a ‘Dollywood’-type

theme near U.S. 31 and (Ind.) 32,” Cook said. “(The) aesthetics of (the Ind.) 32 overlay must be considered,” council member Cindy Spoljaric said. “While this course looks nice in the summer, and in these photos, we need to think year-round.”

No other councilors spoke on the measure. Council member Joe Edwards was the only dissenting vote.

What happened: Dartown Planned Unit Development passed unanimously, despite council member Cindy Spoljaric’s concerns.

What it means: The development is proposed by Edgerock Development and would sit on 39 acres at the northwest corner of Ind. 32 and Dartown Road. The Advisory Plan Commission already hosted public hearings on the PUD and sent a positive recommendation to the council.

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Siminski is Teacher of the Month news@currentinwestfield.com Maple Glen Elementary School art teacher Beth Siminski was selected as the accomplishment Edge Guys Heating and Cooling April Teacher of the Month. Siminski was nominated by kindergarten student Desmond Sostre. As a reward, Desmond received a pizza party courtesy of Papa John’s for his class, and Siminski received a $50 Visa gift card from the Edge Guys, Current’s Teacher of the Month sponsor. Below is Desmond’s essay: Mrs. Siminski is my art teacher at Maple Glen. I only get to go to her special every four days, but art is my favorite thing about school because I like to paint. She paints with us and she is really good. She helps me to learn to paint and my parents say I’m really good. We make crafts together. She is a kind teacher. I love her and I will really miss her next year when she retires.

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presented an opportunity to make July 4 its permanent home and to focus on growing the participation in future years.”

Grand Park marketing manager Michelle Krcmery said a portion of the races’ proKrcmery would love to see a lot of runners ceeds will benefit Wounded Warrior in red, white and blue Project. event during the Grand Run. “Post-race activities will include “This will be our first music, refreshments and a sneak year holding it on July 4, but we peek at the Westfield Rocks the anticipate that the runners will Fourth festivities taking place later enjoy the opportunity to dress that day,” she said. “We don’t start in patriotic attire,” Krcmery said, and finish in the same area as West“When we held it on Memorial Day, Krcmery field Rocks the Fourth. However, the there were quite a few participants course runs adjacent to the Westfield Rocks who dressed up the whole family. That was event setup so people will get a sneak peek really fun to see.” at the event offerings. Our start and finish Krcmery said participation has grown area will be in the Championship Plaza area each of the three years and expects at located at the south end of Lot C in between least 250 participants this year in the the two Championship fields.” fourth annual Grand Run at Westfield’s All participants will receive a medal.

Grand Park. Wellbrooke of Westfield is the Awards will be given for the top three presenting sponsor. In addition to the 5K finishers (male and female). Early regisrace, a 10K and 1-mile family run have been tration through May 29 is $20 for 5K and added.

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Market preparations under way

By Noah Alatza news@currentinwestfield.com The Westfield City Market is set to open early next month. All vendors must be from central Indiana.

“The Westfield City Market is all city locally grown and crafted,” Downtown Westfield Association Executive Director Teresa Skelton said. “We want a quality market. This is one of the reasons we do not have many vendors. They must meet criteria.

It must be locally grown or crafted.”

Westfield’s market has become more food-focused, with a focus on produce, home-based products, honey and mustards.

“We added two wine vendors and are still working on the beer,” she said.

The DWA does not accept professional services or organizations, except for sponsors. Starting June 3, the community can take advantage of the market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Aug. 26.

The market meets on the lawn to the west of city hall at 130 Penn St. Vendors do have different options when it comes to how long they will participate in the market.

Teresa Skelton purchases food from Sophie Abell at a previous Westfield City Market. (File photo)

“Different packages to meet the needs (of vendors) is very important to us,” Skelton said.

The DWA also is conducting the fifth season of its Party on the Patio series. From 5 to 8 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month, a party with live music, adult beverages and food will be available throughout Grand Junction.

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New Viper Aquatics, swim team coach begins at Westfield

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Darrick Thomas is an experienced swimming coach with an impressive resume. For the past three years, he’s served as head coach for the Carmel cover story Swim Club and has been an assistant coach for nationally renowned Carmel High School, but now he’ll take on a different role.

Thomas is now head coach of Westfield’s Viper Aquatics Swim Team, a youth club team, and also is now Wesftield High School’s head coach. He plans to raise the Vipers’ profile in the community by adding swimmers and building the high school program into a state power.

“I think our overall plans are to tie the club as closely to the community as we can,” Thomas said. “We are switching the name from Viper Aquatics to Westfield Aquatics after the summer season. We hope to grow the swim club up to our maximum capacity, which is around 200 total athletes.

“Also, we are working closely with the middle school’s program, and (Viper Aquatics) is tied very closely with the high school program. Our main goal is to just grow the sport in the community of Westfield.”

Unlike the high school team, the soon-to-be Westfield Aquatics operates year-round. Most WHS swimmers also swim for Westfield Aquatics, but during the high school’s

season the swimmers compete mostly at the high school.

Thomas is Westfield’s first full-time varsity swim coach, which has an accompanying learning curve.

“I think the current challenges right now really are just that I’m new, and it is a little bit of a shift in focus for the club team,” Thomas said. “I’m their first full-time coach. It’s the first time the club has really looked to be aggressive with their growth, and again, we want to make sure that swimming is a predominant sport in the community, that people who want to be competitive and be competitive swimmers know they can be a part of our program and reach to those same heights as anyone else.

“I want to make sure that people know you can be an elite-level athlete and be from Westfield.”

Thomas said the main difference between the Westfield and Carmel teams is size. Carmel’s programs are larger.

Westftield’s club team has approximately 130 members during the winter and 90 during the summer. Ages range from 6 to 18. Carmel’s club has approximately 480 swimmers.

“Carmel has been really big and really at the top end of the state, (been) ranked in the top end of the country for the last several years, (been on) top of Indiana swimming for probably the past few decades,” said Thomas, a Carmel resident. “I think part of what attracted me here was the opportunity to help grow not only

the swim club here but also the high school (team) and to eventually be in that same realm as Carmel, at the top of Indiana and nationally.”

Previously, Kyle Messmore coached the Viper Aquatics and WHS swim teams. He is a math teacher at WHS. “Viper Aquatics was very fortunate to find a person like Darrick as their new head coach,” Messmore stated in an email to Current. “He certainly has the right background in the sport, having been a coach for over 20 years at some pretty high-powered clubs including Lakeside in Louisville, and more recently, the Carmel Swim Club. More importantly, he has a great temperament for working with and motivating young athletes. The WHS and Viper teams will continue to grow and thrive under his leadership.”

Although his leadership might be a big step in the right direction for local swimming, Thomas said he’s only a small part of steering the program where it’s headed.

“The big thing for us is making sure people understand we are the competitive swim team in Westfield,” Thomas said. “We are representing our community. Not only throughout state but outside of the state level, and we hope to continue that tradition and become an even bigger presence and more consistent presence nationally and represent our community. We want everybody to know where we’re from.”

“I want to make sure that people know you can be an elite-level athlete and be from Westfield.”

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Darrick Thomas’ Coaching History Aug. 2014 – March 2017: Carmel Swim Club age group head coach Aug. 2012 – July 2014: Race Aquatics and Warren County Schools head coach Sept. 2010 – July 2012: Nashville Aquatic Club part-time assistant April 2005 – Aug. 2010: Zionsville Swim Club head coach Oct. 2006 – Aug. 2010: Zionsville High School assistant coach April 2002 – April 2005: Lakeside Seahawks Swim Team senior coach Aug. 1998 – March 2002: Vette City Stingrays head coach Aug. 1999 – March 2002: Western Kentucky University assistant coach Sept. 1995 – Aug. 1998: Lexington Y- Dolphins age group head coach May 1995 – Aug. 1998: Spindletop Hall head coach May 1991– Aug. 1994: Spindletop Hall assistant coach

Darrick Thomas coaches swimmer Maddie DiFlora. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

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Edit-orialize Commentary by Terry Anker Modern word processing makes counting pages and words easy and uncomplicated.

At the bottom of this very page as it is being typed, Bill Gates has inserted a handy counter that identifies this as the 36th word on page 1 of 1. As we mature through our literate life, we learn at first single words. Then, we come to pull together sentences. Soon, paragraphs, pages, essays, papers and, even for some, books follow in due course.

But along the way, we learn a few basic rules. The story must progress in an understandable, hopefully entertaining fashion and follow the expected standard for length, language and form. For some, a 10th-grade English composition assignment of a five-page paper strikes fear. How can we ever use all that real estate? Then others of us have angst, knowing that there is no chance that we can get our point across in so few pages. So, to make it on to the 11th grade, we learn to edit.

As adults, few of us carry on the habit.

We use insufficient words, or too many, and leave the object of our intended communication hopelessly confused, or worse, with a misunderstanding of our intent. Even more, do our meandering epistles suggest a lack of command over the subject matter? How often do we ask an unassuming question, only to be inundated not with a simple yes or no but instead a surging fire hydrant of explanations and excuses? Do we use an abundance, or dearth, of words to clarify our point, or, perhaps on a bad day, to intentionally deceive? Are we our own editors, or do we expect those around us sort to it out alone? Can we editorialize without editing?

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R EA D E R ’ S VIEW Stamp Out Food Drive enjoys another successful year Editor, Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive friends, on behalf of NALC Branch 888, I would like to sincerely thank you for your donations of food and help in making the annual 2017 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive another successful event this year. A lot of people stepped up and helped in a lot of ways to make this major event a tremendous success. There is an enormous amount of work and preparations that must take place in order to get this annual food drive accomplished in each of our cities. I am sure they are all very much appreciative of our efforts at our local food pantries and churches. The generosity of our local communities is amazing, to say the least. This annual food drive replenishes local food pantries in our communities, and we should all take pride in helping the less fortunate in our communities we serve.

The following is the amount of food in pounds that was collected and who all the food was donated to: Carmel, 22,836 pounds to Open Doors Food Pantry; Fishers, 17,347 pounds to Delaware Township Trustee & Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank; Noblesville, 14,970 pounds to Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank; Zionsville, 7,127 pounds to Zionsville Presbyterian Church; and Westfield, 6,118 pounds to Open Doors Food Pantry.

This was the 25th year of the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, which is the nation’s largest one-day food drive. The amount of good all the donated food will do in our local communities is measured by the number of people that will be helped greatly over the next several months. Job well-done, and thank you very much for your generosity!

Ronnie Roush Branch 888 President

The emotional breakdown continues, my friends. You may recall my pitiful sobs in a Chick-fil-A drive-thru a humor few weeks back thanks to the looming graduation of our oldest. I thought I’d gotten it out of my system, which as Doo likes to point out, is typically cold-hearted and devoid of emotion. But the tears keep on comin’.

Next on the list of triggers was the Academy Award-nominated movie “Lion,” which I watched on the recommendation of a younger sister. Curse you, Christina! I cried for 1 hour and 39 minutes straight, plus an additional 20 minutes while I went to pick up a daughter from practice. And let me tell you, navigating 14 roundabouts through gut-wrenching sobs is not easy. “Lion” is a beautifully made film with fantastic acting, but if you aren’t in the mood for pathetic hiccups and free-flowing snot, or if you have to drive in Carmel, take a hard pass.

Then I headed into the second-to-last week of school, which at the high school level is perhaps the most stressful. The threat of projects, speeches and final exams can overwhelm even the most capable of students, resulting in me becoming a makeshift therapist (never mind that other people’s distress makes me extremely uncomfortable, and that I like giving hugs as much as I enjoy sopping up dog vomit while it’s still warm). So I spent several days listening, empathizing and encouraging, sometimes to kids I didn’t even teach, only to return home each afternoon to deal with my own set of teenagers, one of whom isn’t coping too well, either. She wound up boo-hooing in the shower for a solid 12 minutes one night.

Oh, and then a best friend from childhood called to tell me her dad had died.

That’s it. I’m officially, emotionally spent.

Peace out.

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

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Where do gratefulness and reciprocal kindness come from? Are they innate qualities or learned from life-lessons taught at home or school?

University of North Carolina’s Sara Algoe and other neuroscientists became interested in the biological linkage between DNA sequences and social interactions. Dr. Algoe dug into the question and came up with surprising results. A recent study found that gratitude may have a genetic basis in the form of a tiny variation named CD38 that affects secretion of oxytocin, also called the “social hormone.” Apparently, some people have CD38 and some do not.

Conversely, Bob Weinhold, writing in Environmental Health Perspectives, explains epigenetics, the study of how genes switch off and on. He indicates that the genetic off/on mechanism depends, to some extent,

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So, parents, let your kids know what you are grateful for and keep them talking about what makes them happy. Encourage them to say “please” and “thank you.”

Grandma was right, and now science proves it. Those little words she insisted you say may awaken in your kids a sense of appreciativeness that will blossom and grow over a lifetime.

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Plan summer schedules ahead as early as possible. The IPTG require a noncustodial parent to make their summer parenting time selection by April 1st of each year; however, if you are currently in the process of going through a divorce, creating a summer parenting time schedule should be at the top of your to-do list. Summer vacation begins the day after school dismisses for the summer and ends the day before school resumes for the new school year. If you plan to follow the IPTG, for children 5 years and older who follow a traditional school schedule, each parent gets one-half of the child(ren)’s summer vacation. Although summer vacation is to be shared equally between parents, it can be divided in a way which works best for the parents and child(ren). Planning an out-of-town vacation? Regular parenting time essentially flip flops for whichever parent is currently exercising their extended summer parenting time.

Get that vacation scheduled and on the books early so the other parent can plan accordingly. When creating a schedule, the IPTG dictate that parents should also consider the other parent’s work schedule, and a parent’s work restrictions should never be used against them. Let the other parent know as early as possible if any employer-imposed restrictions exist that may conflict with a summer parenting schedule, and plan accordingly.

Remember that what’s in the best interest of the child(ren) is most important! A summer parenting plan should be crafted to fit the child(ren)’s specific needs. Consider speaking to your child(ren), especially if they’re older, about their wishes for summer vacation.

What may work for a 10-year-old may not work for as well for a 16-year-old. Although a child should never make the ultimate decision as to whether parenting time occurs, it is important to consider a child’s activities and wishes, so they can also enjoy their vacation from school. If your child participated in a particular summer camp or sports league prior to your separation, the divorce should not dictate a significant change. Be mindful fact that academic, extracurricular, and social activities are just as important to the child(ren)’s development, even if it’s during your scheduled parenting time. It is not uncommon for adolescents to have to study more often, to be heavily involved in extracurricular activities (such as sports), or to have varying social activities with friends, and the IPTG recognize that parents should make all reasonable efforts to accommodate that participation.

Be flexible and avoid parenting power struggles. Unless an inability to civilly and effectively communicate exists (thereby creating an environment that puts the child(ren)’s well-being at risk), communication with your former spouse is key. Even happily married couples often have differing parenting styles and a separation can intensify these differences. Pick your battles and find agreeable ways to communicate with each other.

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Identity crisis Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Despite 40 years on TV, people confuse me with other people with a similar name.

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Dear Dick: My grass has turned a putrid brown color. I won’t even let my nine dogs go out there anymore. Suggestions?

A fan, Mary Dear Mary, You have confused me with Dick Crum.

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• • • Dear Dick, Your show is great. I especially like the “DOINK DOINK” sound that plays at the beginning of each scene.

Thanks, Mrs. Gladys Kirchenbaum Dear Mrs. Kirchenbaum, There is no DOINK DOINK sound during my show. You are confusing me with Dick Wolf, executive producer of “Law and Order.”

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• • • Dear Dick, What’s it like being married to a witch?

Sally Dear Sally, I am not Dick York or Dick Sargent from “Bewitched.” And I am hiding this letter from Mary Ellen.

• • • Dear Dick, I admire what you have done for civil rights.

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For 27 years, Scott Goodyear has been a constant at the Indianapolis 500.

Since 2002, Goodyear chamber has been part of the broadcast booth as a color analyst. Prior to that, he only missed one race, 1996. Goodyear broke his back in a practice accident in Brazil before the 500 that year.

“When I got here in 1990, it was a dream come true,” the Canada native told the Westfield Chamber of Commerce audience May 18.

Goodyear, a Carmel resident, proceeded to relay a story how three-time Indy 500 winner Johnny Rutherford “scared the pants off of him” by racing around in the pace car with Goodyear in the passenger seat during Rookie Orientation.

Two years later, Goodyear nearly became the only driver to go from worst to first. Starting 33rd, Goodyear placed second in the closest finish in the race’s history, losing by 0.043 of a second to Al Unser, Jr.

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“I feel like I finished second and I lost the event,” Goodyear said. “It took me until 2006 calling that race and feeling the fans roar up and down the straightway. We thought Marco Andretti was going to win coming down toward the (finish). Sam Hornish, Jr. has such a draft off of Marco. Marco is about to thrust his hand in the air to say, ‘I won,’ and here comes Hornish zig-and-zag and beats him. It’s still the secondclosest finish.”

Because Goodyear said he understands how Marco feels, he has always picked Marco to win the race since then.

“This year I’m going to tell him, take no offense, I’m not going to pick you, it’s bad luck,” Goodyear said of the May 28 race.

Goodyear, who also finished second in 1997, said 12 to 15 drivers could have a chance to win the race this year.

Goodyear said he was single-minded when he was driving at the 500.

“Unless the president got shot or a bomb went off, you didn’t know what was happening outside of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the month of May,” he said.

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Last month, Riverview Health Foundation and Smith’s Jewelers raised nearly $2,000 for the Women of Vision Giving Club philanthropy from its hosting of a Freida Rothman Jewelry trunk show at The Bridgewater Club in Carmel.

More than 60 people attended.

“We believe in supporting our community, and giving to Riverview Health is one way we choose to show that support,” said Esther Lakes, co-owner of Smith’s Jewelers. “So it was an honor to partner with Riverview Health FoundaLakes tion in an effort to raise awareness of Riverview and the excellent health care it provides to the community. Whether it is helping to purchase the most up-to-date medical equipment or funding grants to the women’s programs, the Foundation provides vital support to Riverview.”

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“The philanthropic focus of the club is to address the growing health care needs of women and girls in the community.”

In addition to coming together for shopping and fellowship, the Women of Vision Giving Club recognized the Riverview Health services and departments that received grants for 2017, including: • Volunteer Services – Touch of Love: $9,000 • Pregnancy and Infant Loss Program: $1,000 • Maternity Services: $14,350 • Women’s Boutique: $6,595 • Rehab and Fitness – Lymphedema treatment supplies: $3,000 • Radiation Oncology – Breast cancer education: $1,300 “The Women of Vision Club members work hard to raise money throughout the year, which all goes directly to women’s services at Riverview Health,” said Maggie Owens, philanthropy officer of Riverview Health Foundation. “Not only Owens are voting members involved with the fundraising aspect of the club, they also decide which grants to fund.”

Membership to the Women of Vision Giving Club is open to any woman who is passionate about improving the health and wellness of women in her community.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com A Rhodes Family Incident historical marker sits at the north entrance of Westfield’s Asa Bales Park.

It relates to the story of the Rhodes famhistory ily, who escaped from their slave master in Missouri in 1837 and settled in Roberts Settlement, an area consisting of free black families, six miles north of Westfield. Singleton Vaughn tried to reclaim his slaves, but the Rhodes family resisted and neighbors assisted. Vaughn took it to court, but lost because he bought the slaves in Illinois, which was a free state.

That’s the backdrop for “The Rhodes Family Incident,” a play at Conner Prairie. The play will be presented at 1 and 3 p.m. May 27 and June 24. The 30-minute play, which debuted earlier this year on Martin Luther King Day, will return in the fall with performances for schools.

The play is part of the Giving Voice initiative, which has a focus on African-American presence in Indiana history.

“We are trying to give voice to African-American history, that is really what we are doing with the project,” said Catherine Hughes, Conner Prairie’s director of interpretation. “We got a grant from the Indiana Arts Commission. The first year we put out a call for people to put in for a playwright-inresidence here.”

That led to a partnership between Conner Prairie and Asante Children’s Theatre, which helped get the word out about the initiative. A committee eventually chose Crystal V.

Devon Ginn and Tori Renee perform in the “Rhodes Family Incident.” (Submitted photo)

Rhodes as the playwright-in-residence.

“She found a few different stories to write about, and one of them was about a family named Rhodes, which is ironic because it’s not any relation to her,” Hughes said. “She became fascinated by the story of the runaway slave family.”

Rhodes frames the story around two African-American college students who are living in Atlanta, who are back home in Westfield visiting family. They get stuck in Asa Bales when their car breaks down and stumble across the historical marker.

CYT announces new season lineup editorial@youarecurrent.com Christian Youth Theater has announced its upcoming season of four productions.

“James and the Giant Peach,” running Oct. 6-8, at Marian University Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book, “James and the Giant Peach,” is now a musical for the whole family. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the Tony Award-nominated team of Pasek and Paul (“Dogfight” and “A Christmas Story the Musical”) and a curiously quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald (“Willy Wonka,” “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley”).

“The Sound of Music,” running Feb. 2-4, at Marian University The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical.

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CYT will offer its second non-musical feature with this mystery. Based on the award-winning play/movie “12 Angry Men,” a 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father.

“Footloose,” running June 8-19, location is to be determined One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar- and Tony-nominated top 40 score and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, “Footloose” will have you dancing in the aisles.

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Carmel Klavier competition — The fourth annual Carmel Klavier International Piano Competition will be held June 27-July 1 in Carmel. Throughout the competition, 130 contestants ages 5-18 will gather at the Center for the Performing Arts to represent Canada, Colombia, Japan, Mexico, Slovakia, Germany, China and 14 U.S. states. The competition will begin at 9 a.m. June 27. In the evening, Duo Petrof will perform a duet concert. The following night, June 28, Alexander Peskanov will give his internationally renowned lecture, “In Search of Sound,”open to the public with ticket information listed below. On July 1, the finalists will compete in six categories, including solo, duets and concertos. The awards ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Winners’ Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Palladium. The concert will recognize the young prodigies of the piano world and include special performances by our international jurors. For more and tickets, visit TheCenterForThePerformingArts.org.

Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo – The Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo in Carmel will expand in 2017 with three additional concerts and a season that now extends into September.

To see the full lineup, visit CarmelGazeboConcerts. org. Also returning this year is the Ruditoonz children’s show, which will be a musical show for children and families at 6 p.m. June 7 and Aug. 2.

Brooklyn Nomads benefit concert – The Brooklyn Nomads of New York City are coming to Indy to perform a two-hour musical tribute to the six countries named in the March 16th travel ban - Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. The concert is an expression of support and gratitude toward the rich melting pot of the U.S., which enabled this group to come to life. Many of the visiting musicians are originally from some of these countries and would love to share their unique perspectives. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Immigrant Welcome Center and Exodus Refugee Immigration in Indianapolis. The performance is at 5 p.m., June 25 at Indiana Landmarks Center Grand Hall, 1201 Central Ave. Indianapolis. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $10 for ages 17 and under. For more, visit indyfringe.org.

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The barn, which sits on a 160-acre farm in northern Westfield, is now part of the Chatham Hills property. Steve Henke, developer of Chatham Hills, said the refurbished barn will feature a lot of its original history.

According to Henke, the farm was purchased in 1835 by a member of the Lindley family. The property also served as a sanctuary for runaway slaves during the Underground Railroad period. The Lindley house was built in 1886.

“There’s a long history and tradition associated with this property,” Henke said.

“This barn was here, and we wanted to make it into an event center, restore it and keep the main framework of the stone boulders.”

The windows and pond are new, and the building is expected to be complete next month. Multiple events are already booked for 2017.

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The renovated barn will still feature beams from when it was originally built in 1940. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

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“We have a long relationship with Steve (Henke),” Ritz Charles President Bill Nicholls said. “When Steve thought he was going to do something with this, he gave us the nod.

We’re hoping for great things.”

A mound with 30 trees on the north side of the barn will obstruct the view of U.S. 31.

A gazebo and three-story deck also will be constructed.

For more, visit ritzcharles.com/venues/ lindley-farmstead-at-chatham-hills/.

Belfry Theatre: Perfect Wedding June 2-18, Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m.

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Hamilton County Artists’ Association Noblesville Visitor’s Center Art Exhibit: Linda Tyler June 1-30, Thurs.-Sun. 12-5 p.m.

“We Are All Unique” Exhibit of HCAA Juried Members June 1-29, Thurs/Fri: 12-4 & Sat: 10-4 at HCAA’s Birdie Gallery “We Are All Unique” Block Party June 17, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at HCAA’s Birdie Gallery 2017 HCAA KIDS ART CAMP June 19, 20, 21, & 22

Two sessions available: M-Th 9 - 11 am OR M-Th 1:30 - 3:30 pm HCAA’s Birdie Gallery, 5th and Cherry St. $45.00 per child per session (all 4 days, ages 1st - 8th Grade) HCAA-in.org Logan Street Sanctuary Second Saturday Songwriters Showcase June 10, 7 p.m. $12 suggested donation LoganStreetSanctuary.org

Wafford Theater: Movies in Forest Park, Shelter 1 All movies start at dusk, approx 9:15 p.m.

June 2: Patch Adams June 9: The Philadelphia Story (1940) June 16: August Rush (2007) June 23: Funny Face (1957) June 30: Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken (1991) White River Sound Chorus: Fishers Library Free Concert June 24, 2–3 p.m.

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Where’s Amy went backstage opening night of the smash hit “Kinky Boots” at Clowes Memorial in Indianapolis to meet Broadway star Timothy Ware and his young cast members Sebastian Maynard-Palmer and Elliott Fishman.

“Kinky Boots” wardrobe supervisor Stephanie Sweigard gave me an exclusive backstage tour. The prized “Kinky Boots” are locked up at all times because they range from $3,000 to $12,000 a pair. Every costume and boot is custom-made for the actors.

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Big ideas for big spaces in Carmel Commentary by Randy Sorrell This massive Carmel property is surrounded by rare open fields with large homes hovering outdoor living in the distance.

The pool is appropriately scaled to the surrounds, which demanded the landscape and privacy solutions be just as powerful.

To create the needed privacy, we employed these three strategies.

PERGOLA We design/construct as many pergolas for shade as we do for privacy, and adding drama to a space that feels too stale or open. The resulting pergola in the featured project is 36-feet long, spanning in excess of the pool width. Note that each side returns with a right angle. The space is immediately hugged and manageable while eliminating the vulnerable, naked feel. Structurally sound columns detail the structure and are borrowed elements from inside the beautiful home.

GO BIG Large spaces command big things: big furniture, big pots, big trees, big beds, big ideas! The naturalized diablo ninebark in

Landscaping and a pergola create privacy for this Carmel home. (Submitted photo)

the background have grown together and are in excess of 8-feet tall. They completely eliminated the vulnerable sight lines. The evergreen upright junipers glimpsed behind them offers another level of privacy and appreciated winter influence. Blue junipers were repeated along the pool edge, serving as adhesive to make the space more visually manageable and inspiring. Perimeter shade trees fill the tall canopy.

COLOR AND LAYERS All spaces appreciate color, but huge

spaces are desperate for it in waves of coordination. Layers and color help define the space and prompts energy. The interest of layers keeps the space moving while enhancing privacy, too. We love Russian sage, black-eyed susans, moonbeam coreopsis, repeat blooming roses and purple coneflower around pools. They scream color and flowers dur-

ing pool months.

Privacy is one of the most frequent conversations we have, followed closely by shade, low-maintenance and color. We like them all!

Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home-improvement firm.

He may be reached at 317-679-2565, randy@ choosesurroundings.com or www.choosesurroundings.com.

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The first 200 customers each day will receive a free HPB tote bag!* Accepted Tender: cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover.

We are sorry, but we are unable to accept coupons, other discounts or gift cards at the Clearance Sale.

All sales are final. *Limit one tote bag per person, 16 years of age and up.

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Snapshot: Case Indy service day Jeremiah Glenn, Lucio Ojeda and Chris Maldonado.

(Submitted photos)

On May 19, Carmel-based Case Design/ Remodeling partnered with NeighborLink, a private, nonprofit organization that helps low-income seniors and homeowners in Marion County with free home repairs and related services.

Employees from Case and NeighborLink completed the first service day, helping homeowners at several locations in Indianapolis. The next service day is Sept. 15.

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Indiana Youth Services Association Presents our Fourth Annual Special Event

THE BLIND PIG

6.15.17

The Columbia Club 121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204

ENJOY

friendly gambling, heavy hor d’oeuvres, live and silent auction, live music all while supporting IYSA’s MAKE GOOD DECISIONS INITIATIVE.

For more information about the event please visit www.indysb.org/blindpig

Prague’s Tyn Church and Jan Hus Monument (Photo by Don Knebel)

RSVP by June 1, 2017

100% of the proceeds benefit MAKE GOOD DECISIONS, educating teens and young adults about the dangers of underage drinking, drugs and the Indiana Lifeline Law. Must be 21 years of age to attend event!

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The Columbia Club has blocked a set of rooms for our guests at the special rate of $109, including complimentary parking.

To secure a room, please call 317-767-1361 and mention that you are a “Blind Pig” attendee.

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Recalling Prague’s reformation Commentary by Don Knebel Prague’s Old Town Square is one of the most colorful of such plazas in Europe. It is dominated by a church and travel a monument, both reflecting a period of religious reform unknown to most Americans.

During the Middle Ages, Old Town Square was anchored by Prague’s Town Hall, acquired in 1338. In 1385, the Catholic Church began building the twin-spired Church of Our Lady Before Tyn along the eastern side of the square. Like some other Gothic churches, one tower was intentionally made larger than the other, reportedly showing that only God is perfect.

Jan Hus, born in 1369, at an early age moved to Prague, where he became a priest. One hundred years before Martin Luther, Hus preached against the excesses of the Church and was burned at the stake for his unrecanted teachings on July 6, 1415. His executioners reportedly said they were cooking his goose, a cruel play on the meaning of his last name. Hus’ outraged followers, called Hussites, started a rebel-

lion against the Church that became known as the Hussite Wars. The Hussites took over the Tyn Church as their main church and created a golden chalice as their symbol, signifying that all congregants could partake of the Eucharist wine. In 1621, after a series of battles, Catholic forces finally defeated the Hussites and regained control of Tyn Church. They melted the Hussite chalice and used the gold to create a radiant figure of Mary and the baby Jesus, which they mounted between the towers of Tyn Church.

On July 6, 1915, exactly 500 years after Hus’ killing, the residents of Prague unveiled a massive monument in Old Town Square in his honor. The monument shows Hus looking toward Tyn Church, surrounded on one side by warriors and on the other by Hussites forced to leave Prague in 1621.

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.

Dispatches Designer workshop series — The public is invited to connect with design professionals each month on various interior design topics. Join us for Kitchen & Bath Industry Trends at 10:30 a.m. on June 20 at the Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd. Adam Gibson of Adam Gibson Design will present. Light refreshments will be provided.

Remove car stickers — Trying to remove old stickers from car windows can be frustrating.

Try using a bit of warm water and a balled up newspaper to scrub off the residue.

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Fresher asparagus – Store asparagus upright in a mason jar with a little water at the bottom. This will keep it fresh and crisp longer.

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17. Campus movie rave?

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24. Westfield Intermediate School spelling competition 25. Broad Ripple record

store 26. Cold War inits.

29. James Whitcomb Riley’s “___ I Went Mad” 31. IU Health surgery souvenir, sometimes 33. Indianapolis Zoo antelope 34. About-face

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Semi-Finalists & Finalists will perform on stage at CarmelFest (July 3rd & 4th).

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36. Makes angry 39. Ear parts 41. Local sch. found in the four theme answers 42. Former Pacers all-star Jermaine 43. “Ghosts” writer 44. 42-Across jersey number 46. 2016 Olympics city, briefly 47. Eurasian mountain range 49. CD follower 50. Bill Estes sticker fig.

51. Mata ___ (spy) 53. Irritate 55. Ewe said it 57. Chant at an IUPUI basketball game 59. German secret police 63. ___-la-la 64. Highly illogical situations on campus?

66. Singer Damone 67. Grace under fire 68. IND airline 69. Catch sight of 70. Tick off 71. HSE English exam, maybe Down 1. Italian wine town 2. TruGreen concern 3. Colts and Pacers, briefly 4. Victory Field slugger 5. Pale with fright 6. Gordon Pipers caps 7. Downtown Indy gambling inits.

8. Brickyard Billiards shot 9. Savages 10. J.C. ___ Jewelers 11. Campus internet browsers?

12. Dooley O’Tooles kitchen wear 13. Monon Center hot spot 18. Unexpected Bulldogs win 22. Einstein Bros. Bagels choice 24. Running amok 26. Wrinkly fruit at Marsh 27. Nose-in-the-air type 28. Beneath the campus Quad?

30. Massages 32. “Let’s go!”

34. Annapolis inst.

35. Local alternative weekly newspaper 37. Indiana State ___ 38. Hoosier hog swill 40. Resembling Crown Hill

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Countryside Community Sale

Fri., June 2nd & Sat., June 3rd 8a -2p Over 30 homes participating with in 13 sub-divisions of Countryside.

Community Map and Listings of Garage Sale Addresses will be available at the Community Clubhouse located at the intersections of 169th St and Countryside Blvd

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Community Garage Sale!

Woodland Springs and The Woodlands Neighborhoods in Carmel are having a community garage sale on Friday, June 2nd and Sat, June 3rd from 8AM-2PM. Our neighborhoods run north/south between 106 and 116th street and to the east/west between Rolling Springs Drive and Haverstick roads. Don’t miss it!

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36+ Total AC also being offered in (2) 10 AC & (1) 16 AC Tracts • (2) Enclosed Barns • (3) Open-Sided Outbuildings • (4) Ponds • (2) Wells • (2) Electrical Services. Don’t Miss Out on Your Chance to Own this Property!

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Landscape crew members for mowing/ landscaping. Starting pay $10-14/hr depending on experience, though no experience is required. Full time position with overtime paid at time and a half.

Must be able to lift and carry 60lbs. to qualify for the job. Valid Indiana driver’s license and clean driving record is required. Send resumes to the site or call/text Darren @ 317-354-5650.

Part-time position, 20 hours per week.

Flexible work schedule Position works closely with the Fellowship Committee and pastors to provide support for committees, special interest groups and special events. St. Mark’s UMC, Carmel, IN. needs an organized, thorough Administrative Assistant with Microsoft Office skills and a collaborative work style. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by June 9th to jobs@stmarkscarmel.org.

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Do you take pride in your skills, and are you reliable without fail? If you don’t, or you’re not, stop reading. If you do and are, Roberts Painting would like to speak with you now. We are a local, family owned business with full-time work for the right candidate. We have been serving fellow Hamilton County residents since 1984. You must have dependable transportation. Compensation is based on experience and is open to discussion. Again, serious inquiries only. Contact Tim (317.847.2704) or Rick (317.847.4780), or e-mail robertspaintingcarmel@gmail.com for immediate consideration. EOE.

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With over 30 years of experience in the special event industry, Ritz Charles specializes in innovative, upscale and superior event services.

Ritz Charles has a strong presence in the event market. Our multiple culinary teams, service staff and event planners host a variety of on and off premise events year- round.

Our company has the resources to manage large events yet the personal touch of a small caterer.

With our fast paced energetic work environment, we have a need for motivated individuals who can give excellent customer service.

If you are looking to join a company with a dedication to excellent customer service and a friendly atmosphere, Ritz Charles has bartending, banquet server, doorman and set-up positions available.

See Website for Full Terms and Conditions Seller: Arden A. & Carol A. Johnson Seth Seaton: AU10900115 AC30900124 Buyer’s Preumium: RE 10%, PP 12% On-Site & 18% Online

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Needed Bartenders and Waitresses

Please contact Roy at the Noblesville Moose Lodge 950 Field Drive 317-773-9916 Looking for high school/college help: at least 17 yrs old to do summer work/ clean-up 1-2 days/wk. Labor involved.

References a MUST! Interview is also a requirement. Home on Geist and we require the help to live locally.

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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.

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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

Now Hiring ANIMAL HOSPITAL HIRING

POSITION 1: Veterinary assistant/ records coordinator: part-time(est. ave.

15-25 hrs/wk): responsibilities similar to description below.

POSITION 2: Veterinary technician/ assistant: Near fulltime(est. ave. 30-40 hrs/wk); Expected to have strong work ethic, positive outlook; be prompt/ responsible/trustworthy; engage courteous client communications with accurate/objective listening skills; team oriented; animal restraint(dog/cat); patient medical care; maintain excellent personal/environment hygiene; have reliable math and handwriting skills; ability to lift 35 lbs.; and long term interest in learning. Position involves 4 to 5 days/ wk. Applicant should have minimum of HS diploma with 1 yr employment experience in any service industry. Pay commensurate to workload and quality output; willing to train; position intended for long term affiliation for quality candidate.

To Apply: Complete application in person and submit resume to Hamilton Hills Animal Hospital, 1375 S. 10th St., Noblesville, IN 46060; application hours are M/Tu/F 9am-6pm, W/Th/Sat 9am-11am

CARPENTERS NEEDED NOW Simpson Construction Services, LLC, a family owned general contractor, would like to hire skilled construction carpenters.

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.

Motivated people who want to join our team. Work outdoors in landscape maintenance and project installations.

Experience helpful but not necessary.

Pay between $12-$18/hr depending on experience.

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NOW HIRING EVENING MAINTENANCE AND EVENING SHUTTLE DRIVER The award winning Cambria hotel and suites in Noblesville is now hiring Evening maintenance and shuttle driver associates to complement our wonderful team. 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.

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