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Small aims to change GOP in run for 5th District By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com To say Mark Small is unlike other Republicans is an understatement. The Indianapolis ELECTION resident and attorney last month filed to run for Indiana’s 5th District Congressional seat, a race that has 24 candidates. The seat is held by Republican Susan W. Brooks, who announced last

year she is not seeking reelection. nearly any other demographic in his“I run as a Republican to tory. The United States was rally rational people to retake tremendously affluent when I the GOP. The hatred of the curwas born.” rent cult of personality has to Promoting a multi-tiered be stopped,” Small said. “This platform, Small said if electcountry is significantly polared, he plans to work toward ized. The roots of anger, held reducing military spending, predominantly among older lowering health care costs, Small white males, are hard to asbanning assault rifles, procertain. This demographic, to which I tecting abortion rights and securing belong, has had greater benefits than elections. Small also said he believes

in legalizing drugs, taxing their sale and providing treatment for addicts as opposed to incarcerating them. In his legal career, Small has worked on several high-profile cases, including two U.S. Supreme Court Cases. Learn more by following Small on Twitter at twitter.com/marksmall1973. For a complete list of 5th District candidates, visit youarecurrent.com.

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Patterson to leave parks department, cites bridge as proud moment By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Al Patterson has had a sweeping impact on the RETIREMENT Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Dept. since joining as superintendent in 1992. At the time, he oversaw 191 acres of park property. Today, the figure is more than 1,600 acres across 13 parks. After nearly 30 years with the department, Patterson is resigning from his position. His last day is Feb. 28. He and his wife, Laura, are moving to Wisconsin to spend more time with their daughter Kate, son Aaron, daughter-in-law Kathleen and new grandson, Andrew Walker. PASSION FOR OUTDOORS Patterson knew he wanted to be involved in the parks department when he was a student at Belzer Middle School in Lawrence. “I decided I was going to do this when I was in junior high school,” he said. “I grew up in Lawrence, and I was at Belzer, and my dad was an HR director for a large company here in Indiana, and he would go to Purdue University and do recruiting. When he would go to Purdue, my mom would write a note saying I was sick, and I would go with him. While he was interviewing engineers, I would go and talk to people at the forestry and outdoor recreation department. “Even when I was in junior high, that’s where I knew I wanted to go and that’s where I knew I wanted to be.” Patterson didn’t participate in Boy Scouts because he didn’t want

Al Patterson speaks during the grand opening of the Strawtown Koteewi Park archery range. (Submitted photos)

to do something that interrupted fishing and playing sports with his dad and brother. Instead, he worked at a camp every summer throughout high school and college. “I wanted to be outside,” he said. “I wanted to use that opportunity to help teach people about being outside.” Patterson graduated from Purdue in 1987 and became superintendent of parks and recreation for the City of Connersville. He spent three years there before being hired for the same position with Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Dept. in 1992. PROUDEST MOMENTS During his 28 years, Patterson said he’s most proud of the historical bridge project at Strawtown Koteewi Park in Noblesville. The bridge connects the park to the White River Campground in Cicero. The structure was dedicated in November 2016. “I worked on it for 15 years,” he said. “We have a picture of me standing on the bridge in its original location in Washington County in 2003. It’s just an amazing project that will be a community icon forever.

“It serves an amazing purpose connecting the campground to Strawtown Koteewi Park.” Patterson also said he’s proud of the staff the parks department built. WHAT’S NEXT Patterson is moving to Wisconsin because his immediate family lives there. “I don’t want to miss this part of their lives,” he said. “I’m not cut out to be a long-distance grandfather.” In Wisconsin, Patterson will work with the conservation fund for the Milwaukee Municipal Sewer District. He’ll also spend lots of time fishing. “My grandson already has two fishing poles, and I haven’t been able to hunt or fish with my son for the last three years because he’s been up there, and I’ll be able to do that,” Patterson said. “I’m going to be a regular on the lakes in the area.” Patterson lives in Carmel in Coxhall Gardens, a Hamilton County park. A new director for the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Dept. had not been named as of press time.

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DISPATCHES Burch makes dean’s list – Evelyn Burch, Fishers, was named to the Emerson College Dean’s List for the fall 2019 semester. Burch is majoring in theater and performance and is a member of the class of 2022. F.C. Tucker stats – In January 2020, the Fishers market took a turn in favor of home buyers. According to F.C. Tucker Company, Fishers home prices decreased by 11.5 percent compared to January 2019 – to an average sale price of $293,963. The average price per square foot for Fishers homes also decreased by 3.3 percent, to $122.48. Homes spent an average of 43 days on the market, selling 6.5 percent faster than this time last year.

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Fishers student travels to D.C. – The Indiana Connections Academy recently took five students to Washington, D.C. to participate in the 2020 LEAD (Leadership Experience and Development) Conference. Among those was Humza Akhtar of Fishers, a ninth-grade student and National Junior Honor Society vice president of the Indiana Connections Academy chapter. The annual conference is a time for students participating in the National Honor Society to meet students from across the nation, attend workshops and brainstorm student leadership ideas. Old Town Design Group establishes scholarship – The Old Town Design Group, LLC of Carmel has established the Orchard Project Scholarship to provide tuition assistance to a Hamilton or Boone County student preparing for a career in the construction industry. For the 2020-2021 school year, the Orchard Project will be awarding two $2,500 scholarships. Hamilton County and Boone County high school seniors or undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in a construction related program at an accredited college, university or technical school may apply. For more or to request an application, contact the Orchard Project Scholarship Committee by calling 317-816-3151 or emailing casey@oldtowncompanies.com.

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FPD warns citizens of crime watch news@currentinfishers.com Fishers Police Dept. is urging citizens to stay alert following an SAFETY incident conducted by an organized theft gang. Earlier this month, a woman was dining at Panera Bread, 8510 E. 96th St., when her wallet was stolen. The suspects then went to the Super Target off 116th Street and I-69 and used the victim’s credit card to purchase $5,000 in gift cards. FPD detectives believe the suspects are part of a well-organized theft gang,

whose members usually operate in groups of two or three and can include males and females. Typically, gang members are well-dressed and use rental cars to blend in. Most victims are female, and most of thefts are of purses or handbags. FPD urges citizens to report suspicious activity through the Relay App at relayapp.com, set up fraud alerts on credit or debit cards and keep handbags or purses in laps and not hanging on the back of a chair. Anyone with information contact FPD Det. D. Nelson at 317-496-2610.

OBITUARY Judy Ann (Hall) Blankenship June 6, 1948 - February 16, 2020 Formerly of Carmel and Fishers and the daughter of Billy and Betty Hall, she is survived by her children Pamela Miller, Stephen Blankenship, Alisha Blankenship; and her grandchildren, Sabrina, Savannah, and Luke. Preceded

in death by her husband, Michael, she was loved by many and loved so many people. Her love will live on through her family. There will be a celebration of life March 7. For more information, please contact Alisha Blankenship at 317.459.4282.

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DISPATCHES Centier employee promoted – Linda Risch was promoted to officer of the Centier Bank after serving as branch manager at Centier’s Fishers Crossing location. Risch has 10 years of experience in banking and finance. Her current duties include growing and developing her team and branch while also building relationships in her community. She lives in Fishers with her husband, Josh, and her daughter Scarlett.

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FPD to conduct property destruction – The Fishers Police Dept, will conduct its annual property destruction after March 8. Property identified as having no evidentiary value and remains unclaimed by its rightful owner will be destroyed. Any property that is associated with an active case, which has not been adjudicated will not be destroyed and cannot be released to its owner. Any evidence that is considered illegal to possess by Indiana Statue will not be released. For those needing to collect their property, schedule an appointment by contact the FPD Property Room at 317-595-3300. Property should be collected before March 1.

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Quilters Guild meeting – Mudsock Quilters Guild meets on the second Monday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone Lutheran Church, 13450 E. 116th St. For more, visit mudsockquiltersguild.org. Newcomers Club – The Fishers Newcomers Club meets the second Thursday of most months at 6:45 p.m. at the Delaware Township Building, 9090 E. 131st St. Meet other senior women, join an activity group and participate in various charitable activities. For more, contact fishersnewcomers@gmail.com.

Lunch and learn set - A free Medicare “Lunch and Learn” program is set for 11 a.m. March 7 at Fort Harrison Office Suites, 9165 Otis Ave., Lawrence. It is designed for those turning 65 in 2020 and want to learn more about Medicare benefits. To register, call 317-559-2140. For more, visit eshcindy.com.

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Diving champ helps Fishers finish runner-up By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

“I love diving,” she said. “I wouldn’t give it up for the world.” Casey said the divers have gotten Fishers High School junior Morgan support from other Fishers swim team Casey’s approach was straightforward. members. “I had “A lot of them were in the COMPETITION to take it stands and I can hear every one dive single one of them while I at a time, concentrate on that dive. It’s just amazing how one dive and let it rip,” she much our team has grown said. together,” she said. Casey helped Fishers earn a Fishers freshman Josephine second-place finish in the IHRamey was second in the 500Casey SAA Girls Swimming and Diving yard freestyle State Finals Feb. 15 at the Indiana “Everyone is tired, so you can take University Natatorium at IUPUI. Carmel it as a negative or positive,” Ramey won with a score of 426.5 points, folsaid. “Everyone is in the same boat, so lowed by Fishers with 208. you just have to be better than everyCasey topped her personal record by one else.” 40 points in winning the 1-meter divRamey was fifth in the 200 individing with 508.90 points. Casey placed ual medley. Ramey was on the fourthfourth in last year’s state finals. She place 200 medley relay and was on the was ninth as a freshman. fifth-place 400 freestyle relay. “She’s been (getting her PR) section“Having the team behind your back al, regional and now state,” Fishers is a good feeling,” she said. diving coach Jimmy Russ said. “She Tigers sophomore Lydia Reade was peaked at the right time. She was fourth in the 100 breaststroke. calm, cool and collected, the three Fishers coach Joe Keller said the words I kept saying to her before evprogram has continued to grow. The ery single time.” Tigers finished tied for third in 2019. Casey said she was confident she “We’ve got an understanding (that) could win going in. we all get better when we continue “I was nervous about a couple girls to count on each other,” Keller said. but I tried not to let that faze me,” “The team culture has grown to a point she said. “I was more focused on the that things like this can happen. It diving aspect of it. If I dove as best I inspires great efforts individually, but could, I would be happy either way.” it’s a total team effort. It’s the second During the season, Casey commuted runner-up in school history (for girls), from high school diving practice to but the most points we (ever) scored. Fishers Diving Team club practice for These girls made history all season another three hours. long.”

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Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is looking to expand its trail network on the east side of the city. The CCPR GIVING BACK board on Feb. 11 reviewed the results of a feasibility study regarding two trail expansions near the White River. The proposed north trail would run south along the east side of River Road beginning at 146th Street before entering land owned by Conner Prairie to connect with a proposed river ecology center. The trail would then run along the bank of the White River and connect with the existing trail system near Tall Timber Run. The expansion is proposed to include a new trailhead with parking and restrooms and two river overlook areas. The south trail expansion would

begin at River Road Park, cross the White River and run east through Fishers on land owned by Conner Prairie just south of the history museum’s developed area. It would end at Allisonville Road. The estimated cost to construct the trails is $9.6 million, with approximately $2 million more needed for design and inspection fees. CCPR board member Josh Kirsh said he supports moving forward with the project. “Whatever this (cost) ends up being, it’s a small price to pay for the generations of enjoyment,” he said. “This is a big thing, us engaging the river in this way.” CCPR Director Michael Klitzing said Conner Prairie is funding a feasibility study for the river ecology center, so CCPR agreed to conduct the trail feasibility study. He said CCPR and Conner Prairie are partnering to apply for grants for both projects. He said the recently increased park impact fee could help fund the

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When Dr. Chris Ross and his wife, Jean Ross, tried COVER STORY to come up with a Christmas gift in 2018 that the entire family would enjoy, they settled on a pinball machine. Little did the family know that the gift would eventually become the first in a collection. “At first, I thought about foosball,” Chris Ross said. “I played foosball when I was in medical school, so I thought it would be cool to get a foosball table. I got one, picked it up and brought it home and played it a bit, and I realized it was more my present instead of a family present.” So, he decided to explore pinball machines. He purchased a Spiderman game, and it didn’t take long for the couple to realize that pinball was about more than recreation. “The couple that dropped it off was so cool,” Jean Ross said. “They were in their 60s, and it came from Ohio, and

it was a weird exchange. He handed it over to Chris, and I was interested to know about their community because they have a neighborhood where they all get together to play pinball, so I told Chris, ‘What did you get us a part of?’” Shortly thereafter, Chris Ross read positive reviews about a Metallica machine, so he purchased one. Now, the family has six pinball machines in the basement of the family home in Fishers. The oldest is a Fish Tales machine from 1992, and the newest is a Total Nuclear Annihilation machine from 2018. The couple also has a Theatre of Magic machine and a Ripley’s Believe It or Not machine. Pinball machines range from $3,500 to $15,000. Jean Ross, who volunteers for Dementia Friends Indiana, thought the collection could be used as part of a fundraiser. Dementia Friends Indiana is a movement seeking to advance education and awareness of dementia while reducing the stigma associated with the disease.

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“As his hobby has gotten bigger and bigger, I said we should put these to use and fundraise for Dementia Friends,” Jean Ross said. “We came up with a fundraiser, told Dementia Friends about it, and they were totally on board.” The Rosses have organized a pinball fundraiser with Books & Brews’ south Indianapolis location. The Feb. 28-29 event will offer unlimited pinball play from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Books & Brews, 3808 Shelby St., Indianapolis. Players can purchase a $20 arm band for unlimited play for an entire day. Two-day passes are available for

$30. Players ages 6 and younger are free, and ages 7 to 17 are $10 with the purchase of an adult ticket. Books & Brews also will conduct a bingo night Feb. 28, replete with a DJ. Six other pinball enthusiasts are bringing their machines for a total of 17 available machines. The Rosses rented a U-Haul to transport their six machines, which weigh between 200 and 300 pounds each. For more or to purchase tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/pinball-fundraising-for-dementia-friends-indiana-tickets-86627869289

GROWING INTO A CONVENTION In March 2019, Chris Ross took his family to an arcade convention in Louisville. The family plans to attend this year. Chris and Jean Ross want to grow their inaugural pinball fundraiser into something bigger, mirroring the arcade convention. “There’s nothing like the Louisville

thing in Indianapolis, so ideally, we hope to make it convention-sized,” Chris Ross said. Chris Ross is an emergency physician at Community Health Network. Jean Ross is a nurse who owns KayBee, a caregiver service.

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Commentary by Terry Anker An elderly aunt used to hang on the notion that bad news came in “threes.” She’d learn of the death of a friend or relative, then wait, almost breathlessly, for the remaining two calamities. “Who would suffer next? Could it be me?” Often, it would seem, she would be right. As often, she would manufacture the final of the triumvirate to confirm her belief. Today, writers are more likely to opine about a so-called “season” of pain to be followed by a time of ease. This is an understandable human reaction to suffering – if we hold on for one more moment, then the promised land is on the horizon. But, is such a perspective accurate? One can assume that spring follows winter, and then summer is next. Ostensibly, spring will alleviate the risk of freeze and starvation. And, such a hope is certain to occur. Still, there is not a guarantee of ease. Each season brings with it risks. Summer may have fewer than winter but there can be no assumption of lax. As such, life continues to challenge us. We can hope for respite but cannot assume that “ease” is the likely outcome. Does hardship have a season? Does bad news come in threes? Perhaps. Yet, the utmost certainty is that we are only changed if we embrace those things that befall us toward an end of improvement rather than one simply of endurance. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.

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I got a text the other morning from my soon-to-be-16-year-old that read, “Can I have 40 people HUMOR over for my party?” Umm, no, I responded immediately. She fired back, “But why not?” with several crying emoji faces. Why not, my darling? Let me explain. Because by 40 people, you mean 50 hormonally challenged, angst-filled girls and boys. Because by party you mean five hours of said high schoolers eating and dancing and yelling and probably breaking stuff. Because we have a walk-out basement. Because even though I’m often an honest-to-God supermom, I don’t function well after 8 p.m. on a Friday of a long work week in February. And most significantly, because your dad will be out of town that night. So, no, you may not have 40 people over for your party. That did not sit well with her, and for the last week, my husband, Doo, and I have been bombarded with increasingly desperate attempts to get

me to fold. To her credit, she’s been quite creative. For every one of our reasons against her proposed underage rave, she’s offered thoughtfully considered counterpoints, the most compelling being, “It’s my sweet 16; it’s a big deal!” I have almost caved twice on that one. Unfortunately for our birthday girl, Doo is always quick with his mantra of “liability” to keep me strong. And since she is unwilling to change the date of said soiree, as that would solve the biggest issue of all (me having to chaperone this shindig all by my lonesome), it looks like we may be in the clear. Then again, why not? My baby is turning 16! What could possibly go wrong? Peace out.

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

Editor, The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second-best time is today. What a wise saying. For those of you who are baby boomers, don’t beat yourself up over your role in causing climate change. Instead, focus your energy on doing something about it. Some things you can do: Reduce and reuse: Instead of throwing everything in the trash (old furniture, old clothes, old shoes) donate them to a worthy cause so that they may have a second life with someone else. Minimize plastics: It has taken me a while but I am taking my reusable bags when I go shopping. I don’t always remember, so when I forget, I just tell the clerk to skip the bagging. Get involved: Join a club. Donate, read weekly newsletters and write a letter to the editor. Vote: Vote office seekers who will focus on climate change into office and those that will not focus on climate change out of office. Oh, and plant a tree. James Henderson, Westfield

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Editor, Senate Bill 131 soon (will go before) the Indiana Legislative House for committee hearings and approval of being a posted addition with our national and state flags in public and private schools’ classrooms and libraries. I support this addition with the two flags. Our children need to know the history of our republic and how “In God We Trust” came to be a national motto. “In God We Trust” first came about in

the last stanza of our national anthem. During the Civil War, many religious leaders sent letters of sentiment to the secretary of treasury to place the motto on coins which would most likely be passed on both sides of a war-torn United States. Contact your Indiana representative and tell them to vote ‘yes’ on Senate Bill 131. Mari Briggs, Sheridan

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This letter was written in response to a column by Terry Anker published in the Dec. 24, 2019 edition of Current. Editor, Do you misjudge success of free college tuition by solely measuring it based on graduation rates? Why not simply based on courses successfully

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twice.” Hale said the Zionsville camp typically draws most of its students from Camp Invention is so popular that Zionsville, Carmel and Brownsburg. He Zionsville West Middle School science estimates 40 to 50 percent return. teacher Darren Hale Jill Folstrom, of Guerin STEM said some students Catholic’s admissions departreturn year after ment, is serving as director year. for the fourth year at the Hale is returning as direcGuerin camp. tor for the camp, which is “The students come from set for Zionsville Community all over the area,” Folstrom Schools’ Freshman Center said. “Students keep coming Hale June 8-12. Another camp will back because of the staff. be offered at Guerin Catholic High Parents tell us the kids don’t want School in Noblesville, June 15-19. the day to end.” Hale said the camp is for kids Ken Torisky, from the National entering kindergarten through sixth Inventors Hall of Fame, said the purgrade. pose of Camp Invention is to build “Camp Invention is appealing beconfidence and problem-solving skills cause of the hands-on nature of its in young innovators through handsprograms,” Hale said. “Kids aren’t just on, fun activities. sitting around; they are constantly In the 2020 program, called Elevate, moving and doing things. Each year, campers will explore the principles of the programs change, which means flight, design their own sports facilcampers can come back year after ities and protect ecosystems. At the year and never see the same program end of the program, each camper will

bring home a robot. Camp Invention, a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, provides a unique experience for children to make discoveries about the importance of intellectual property while exploring, creating and designing, Torisky said. “Each year, the program features a new curriculum inspired by some of our nation’s greatest inventors — the NIHF Inductees,” Torisky said. “For 2020, the Elevate curriculum features video challenges from these Inductees encouraging children to be confident in their ideas and explore their ability to innovate.” What follows are descriptions of the hands-on modules: • Camp Invention Flight Lab: Imaginations soar as children learn about flight with gliders, rockets, heliballs and hand-copters. They build a cityscape from upcycled materials, navigate

planes through a storm and take apart a robot. • Design Thinking Project: Campers learn the value of their creativity as they bring their biggest ideas to life. To become successful innovators, they create sketches, build prototypes, design logos and learn how to pitch their inventions. • Rescue Squad: Using teamwork and problem-solving skills, children protect Earth’s ecosystems. Inspiring activities include creating pods to compete in zip line races, exploring energy conservation, eliminating pollution and more. • Camp Invention Champions: As they discover the unseen inventors behind their favorite sports, campers apply their own ingenuity. They trade inventor playing cards, create and play their own high-energy hover ball games and design and build the ultimate sports complex.

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Campers learn to sail at the Indianapolis Sailing Club’s summer camp. (Submitted photo)

Students set sail at ISC summer camp By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The Indianapolis Sailing Club, 11325 Fall Creek Rd., Indianapolis, once again is offering summer GEIST camps teaching beginners, intermediate and advanced sailors how to sail or improve their skills. The club is offering 6 1/2 weeks of camps, with the first half-week set aside exclusively for advanced sailors. The remaining six weeks are for beginners, intermediate and advanced sailors. “The nice thing about our camp is we break them up to beginner, intermediate and advanced groups and by age, so they can build on each other,” office manager Michelle Sarber said. “We have beginners in every week, so you don’t have to know how to sail to come and hang out and learn.” The camps are designed for ages 8 to 17. The club also offers a program with the sailing ranking system. “You start as a senior recruit. Kids can choose to do this and they don’t have to, but as you learn, it builds

on itself and they get a ribbon and a certificate,” Sarber said. “That’s one of the reason kids come back year after year is to participate in that, too. There are seven rankings, and the end goal is to be a regatta skipper, and that is expert sailing skills. They can race and manage a boat on their own.” Camps are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each weekday. Weeklong camps begin June 8 and run through July 24. Cost for a weeklong camp is $400 for nonmembers and $250 for members. Discounts for multiple weeks or multiple kids are available. Kids bring their own lunch, lifejacket and towel. The sailing club provides boats and safety gear. “We also have safety boats on the water all the time. There is a 1-to-3 ratio of staff to campers,” Sarber said. “We sail with them if they need to, but a lot of them sail by themselves. That’s how they learn best, but we are always on the water on safety boats.” To register, visit indianapolissailing. org and print the camper form and return it to the club with a check.

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Westfield Washington Township will open registration for its summer camps at 9 a.m. April 13. TownSUMMER ship Education Director Kristy White said many of the camps fill up on the first day. Camps range in themes and are offered for preschool ages and ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 11. “This is my 13th summer for camps,” White said. “When we started, we started just for preschool age because I found there was a need in the community for that. We started with Wild and Wacky and cooking, and I tried to do good, old, wholesome camp fun – tie-dying and being outside as much as possible.” White eventually began offering camps for older children at the request of parents.

Kids participate in craft making at a Westfield Washington Township camp. (Submitted photo)

White runs in-house camps with cooking classes as well as the Wild and Wacky Summer Fun camp and the STEM camp, which are offered at the township offices, 1549 E. Greyhound Pass. A contractor conducts additional camps at MacGregor Park, 21105 MacGregor Park Rd. Prices range from $85 to $130 per session. The three-hour camps are available in three- or four-day sessions, beginning June 8. For more, visit westfieldwashingtontwp.us.

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University camps feature arts, culture, sports and STEM By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com Each year, University High School welcomes any student from any elementary, middle or high school to take part in Summer U, the school’s SUMMER annual camp series that spans two summer sessions and eight weeks. With a focus on sports, STEM and skill-building, the 27 different camps vary widely. “New this year, we have a French culture and language camp that is offered for two age ranges,” said Nila Nealy, summer programs coordinator at University High School. “And we are offering a board games camp as a low-tech partner to some of our returning hightech camps.” In Summer Session 1, kids and parents can choose from 19 different camps. Sports camps include “Square 1” and “Multi-Sport” through a partnership with Indiana Primetime Sports. A food science camp will blend STEM and skill-building. For students in grades 5 through 8, the weeklong camp will explore the science behind cooking. “This camp is a version of our popular high school for-credit course that was offered during January term and includes hands-on food preparation to illustrate the science principles,” Nealy said.

University High School’s annual Summer U camp is open to all students, grades 1 through 12 in June and July. (Submitted photo)

Other camp options focused on creativity in Summer Session 1 include “Write Better in One Week,” “Film Production” and “Creative Writing,” among others. In Summer U’s second summer session, “Square 1” and “Multi-Sport” will be offered each week from July 6 to July 24. Summer Session 2 also will offer camps on strategy and STEM, including “Board Games,” “Thinking Mathematically,” “Game Design” and “Minecraft Coding & 3-D Printing,” among others. To see a full listing of camp offerings and pricing, or to register, visit universityhighschool.org/academics/ summer/enrichment-camps.

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Camp Cathedral returns, adds leadership sessions By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com Each year, Cathedral High School offers several summer camps that cover interests. EDUCATION Its Camp Cathedral series offers 57 different camps. Seven weeks will be dedicated to getting students in grades 1 through 12 immersed in something new or refine a skill they may already have. “One of our most popular selections is our STEM Minecraft Camps,” said Anthony Ernst, director of Camp Cathedral. “We host six STEM Minecraft Camps per summer, and there are various grade levels that these camps serve. At all our camps, children experience Minecraft through a customized educational version of the game played on a secure server that includes only other campers and that is continuously monitored by camp counselors.” Ernst said he also is excited about offering two leadership retreats for middle school students, one for boys and one for girls. “This is a unique leadership re-

Camp Cathedral will offer adventure, sports, STEM and art camps and more across seven weeks this summer. (Submitted photo)

treat experience created by Camp Cathedral,” Ernst said. “Campers who attend (the girls’ camp) will experience fun activities combined with message-driven guest appearances from female community leaders, elite athletes and professionals who share their insights on setting goals.” Ernst said the leadership retreat for boys will teach skills on how to become a leader in the classroom, in athletics and in a professional setting. For a complete list of camps or to register, visit gocathedral.com/ on-campus/campcathedral.

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By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com Since 2011, Guerin Catholic High School in Noblesville has been home to Camp Purple. Each summer, PROGRAMS the program offers a variety of athletic and enrichment camps open to any child entering kindergarten through eighth grade at the start of the 2020-21 school year. “Since we’re a high school, we’re opening up our school in the summer,” Camp Purple Director Jill Folstrom said. “Our current students who are part of the Camp Purple Club are our counselors.” Folstrom said when Camp Purple began, school administrators perceived a lack of faith-based summer camp offerings for families. “Last year, we had 715 campers registered, but in terms of total campers, there were 936 throughout the whole summer,” Folstrom said. “It’s all on the Guerin Catholic campus, so parents can pick up and drop off there. Ninety percent of our camps are halfday camps, but there are a couple of camps that are full day.” Folstrom said Guerin’s most popular camps are its STEM camps, which are full day, and six Minecraft camps. “A new camp that’s exciting is our farming camp. It’s called Farming Vegetables and Working for Justice,” she said. “One of our high school teachers will be teaching it, and we just got that approved to be a class for next year’s curriculum.”

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Camp Crosser, Club Daybreak return By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville will bring back two of its popular summer activities, BOYS AND Club Daybreak and GIRLS CLUB Camp Crosser. Both are open to club members. Camp Daybreak is from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, from June 8 to July 31. It has three daily sessions – 7:30 to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. The early and late sessions are $9 and the middle session is free for club members. Club Daybreak, for ages 6 to 12, is offered at the Boys & Girls Club, 1700 Conner St. “Registration spots are not limited for that, and that consists of all sorts of different educational activities, open space where they can explore our computer lab and art room and gym activities,” Director of Development Nathan Helm said. “There’s a wide range of different things and op-

portunities for field trips and cooking classes, different things like that.” The highly attended Camp Crosser offers weeklong sessions from June 8 to July 31 for ages 6 to 12. Each session is $115 for members. At 8:30 a.m., campers are transported to the Camp Crosser site, approximately 10 minutes northeast of Noblesville. They return to the Boys & Girls Club at 4 p.m. Camp Crosser activities include zip lining across the White River, arts and crafts, outdoors ports, archery, a pool day, campfire cooking and environmental education. There’s also an overnight stay on Thursdays. Campers should pack lunch. “Camp Crosser sessions typically do always fill up,” Helm said. Camp Crosser registration begins in early May, but a date hasn’t been set. When a date is set, it will be announced on the Boys & Girls Club’s Facebook page. The club’s teen center also will be open during the summer. A Boys & Girls Club membership is $55 annually. For more, visit bgcni.org.

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The Flickner family, from left, Matthew (on keys), Lauren (vocals), David (bongos), Stephen (drum set), Jennifer (guitar) and Andy (bass). (Submitted photo)

Bach to Rock features musical variety By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Jennifer Flickner views Bach to Rock camps as offering something for everyone. BANDS Bach to Rock, 2480 E. 146th St., Carmel, is owned by Flickner and her husband, Andy. It opened in the summer of 2018 and is the first franchise in Indiana. “We have a variety of camps we offer, and we tailor them differently, depending on what age students are enrolled,” Flickner said. “We have a Rock Band camp and that will vary whether they are younger or older or whether they’ve played before or not. We tweak it to the individual.” During the Rock Band camp, students learn about different instruments. “Then, they will do a performance for all of their fans,” Flickner said. Rock Band, Glee Club and Intro to DJ are weeklong camps for ages 7 and older. Rock City World Tour is a weeklong camp for ages 4 to 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “It’s half-day but it’s a lot of musical introduction, so they are exposed to many instrumental and musical terms,” Flickner said. Flickner said students can attend the morning camp, the afternoon or

combine both. “They can take just what is interesting to them,” Flickner said. Flickner said if interest is high, she and her husband have the ability to use more teachers for a particular camp. “Last year, we would have one of the camps do something early in the summer and the kids would come back and repeat Rock Band because it’s going to be different kids in the band and different songs,” Flickner said. “Then, they might want to learn different instruments.” Flickner is a former first-grade teacher in the Pike school system and worked in admissions and event planning at University High School. “My husband, who has always had a love for music, was in the field of engineering,” she said. Andy teaches guitar, drums and piano approximately 15 hours each week at the school. The Flickners’ three older children are graduates of University High School. Stephen works full-time at Bach to Rock. David and Lauren are on staff during summer break from college to help with the camps and work the front desk. Youngest son Matthew, a Zionsville Community High School freshman, studies jazz piano at the school.

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When physics teacher Matt Mulholland established Indy STEM Camps seven years ago in MINECRAFT Zionsville, he did so with a purpose of combining learning with fun. It was, after all, what his own kids wanted. “What began in 2012 with one Minecraft camp, a camp created at the request of my own children, has grown into an organization that has conducted over 150 camps and served more than 3,000 children in the Indianapolis metropolitan area,” said Mulholland, founder and director of Indy STEM Camps. Beginning June 1, Indy STEM Camps is offering a series of nine, five-day Minecraft camps – with optional morning and afternoon sessions – for elementary and middle school-age children. Camps are available at five area locations and are structured around the popular Minecraft video

Campers play “Freeze Tag” on a secure Minecraft server during a previous Indy STEM Camp. (Submitted photo)

game, which challenges players to complete tasks — such as building structures or extracting raw materials — with special tools. Mulholland, a longtime physics teacher at Zionsville Community High School, is a lead counselor for several of the camps, which are staffed by a mix of experienced teachers and STEM-focused college students. Besides ZCHS, camps are offered at University High School, Cathedral High School, Guerin Catholic High School and Fishers Riverside Intermediate School. For a full list of camps, visit indystemcamps.com.

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CYT camps at new site By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Christian Youth Theater’s summer camps will have a new site. “The thing we’re THEATER most excited about is we have a camp in Zionsville for the first time this year,” CYT Executive Director Laura Baltz said. “A lot of families were traveling from Zionsville to other locations.” This is the 11th season for the camps. “We have many kids that come almost every week,” Baltz said. “We teach them all the theater basics, so it’s singing, dancing and acting. It’s working to get a show pulled off in a short period of time.” Baltz said there are two weeks each for Under the Sea camp with a “The Little Mermaid” theme and Camp Hakuna Matata, which is themed “The Lion King.” The weeklong day camps for ages 4 to 12 are Monday through Friday, with ages 4 to 7 staying half-days. Each

June 8-12, 9:00-3:00 Zionsville residents Heidi and Holden LeBar at a 2018 Chirstian Youth Theater camp. (Submitted photo)

camp concludes with a performance for family and friends. “With ‘Seussical Jr.,’ the teenagers put on a Broadway show in one week,” Baltz said. The teens will audition, learn lines, music and choreography in five days and perform the entire musical on the final day. “The teen camp is limited, so everyone who signs up for the teen camp will have a role in the musical,” Baltz said. For more, visit cytindy.org.

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Church offers themed camps By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Geist Christian Church will offer several themed age-group camps this summer for children. Kids Camps are for preKIDS school children ages 3 to kindergarten. Camp Quest is for students in first through sixth grade. Kids Camps are offered at the Mud Creek campus, 8550 Mud Creek Rd., Indianapolis, and the Promise Road campus, 12756 Promise Rd., Fishers. Camps are from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. There will be four Camp Quest sessions, two in June and two in July. Each camp has a theme. Campers do not have to attend the church. Open spots are available but Geist Christian Church Assistant Director Paula Mager said camps typically fill up. “They all include motor development, art, faith and values, math and

Campers participate in themed activities at Geist Christian Church. (Submitted photo)

science in a hands-on, play-based curriculum,” Mager said. “It’s great because it offers them an opportunity to play and to meet other children, to socialize but to still work on a few academic areas and give them a little bit of an ongoing schedule throughout the summer. It gives the parents a great break.” The weekly fee is $90 per child. For more or to register, visit geistwdm. org/camps-and-clubs.

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School of Rock keeps expanding its summer camp program. “This year is unique GROWTH in that it’s the first summer we are having a camp pretty much every week,” said Nicole Roach, general manager for School of Rock Carmel Roach said there are weekly camps at the Carmel and Fishers sites. There are 11 different camps. Camps run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. At 3 p.m. on the Friday of camp, the students give a performance. The performances are usually in back of the SoHo Cafe in Carmel and in a Kroger parking lot in Fishers. “Our youngest age range is 6 to 7, and we’re doing all the way up to age 18,” Roach said. “This summer we are covering all the bases.” The camps for ages 6 to 7, called Rookies, gives the students exposure to all the rock band instruments,

Campers tie-dye T-shirts at a Best of the ’90s School of Rock camp. (Submitted photo)

Roach said. “They’ll get exposure to guitar, bass, drums and then the microphone if they like to sing,” Roach said. “They’ll learn basic concepts of rhythm and play along to rock band songs, which is really cool.” A new camp this year is 21st Century Modern Rock, including bands such as Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Imagine Dragons. For camp dates and times, visit carmel.schoolofrock.com or fishers. schoolofrock.com.

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Watt a waste of energy Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I hate going shopping for my wife. I don’t mean searching for a gift; I’m talking about running HUMOR an errand. I never find exactly what she wants, and I can’t even get milk right. “Dick, you know I drink almond milk, unsweetened and organic,” she said. “You got dairy, not almond, and unless I’m color blind, this looks like chocolate milk to me.” If you see a guy in Kroger speaking with his wife on his cell, it’s because he has no idea where the tahini is — or what it is. Last week, Mary Ellen wanted me to go to the hardware store to get some light bulbs for our kitchen. I said, “I’m not going back to the store four times. Tell me exactly what kind of bulbs you want.” “OK, I’ll text it to you.” Here’s the message I got: Diameter: 1.88 inches Base type: Medium Voltage: 130 Lumens: 700 Wattage: 60 Life Hours: 3,500 Bulb Type: LED Color: Frosted “Mary Ellen, you have to be kidding me,” I texted back. “I have no chance to get this right.” “Look, those specs are exactly what we need for our new kitchen lighting. And make sure the clerk knows that all the fixtures are recessed.” There must have been 100 different

kinds of bulbs, stacked to the ceiling. I put my glasses on and tried to read the small print on the sides of the boxes. Incredibly, the lighting in that part of the store was lousy. One brand boasted that the bulbs in the box would last 25 years. This was not good enough for me. I’m only 73, and when I spend that kind of money on bulbs, I want a lifetime guarantee. The model number for another type of bulbs was 1003024303, which sounded like I had one chance in about 100 billion to end up with the right ones. I never found exactly what she wanted, so there was some tension between us when we talked on the phone. That’s when I decided to inject a little humor. Later, I walked in the house with a bulb in my mouth. “Having a light snack?” Mary Ellen asked. Darn! She beat me to the punch line, which always ticks me off. We agreed that having me shop for her was never a good idea. It was getting late and we were hungry. “Why don’t you go get a carry-out pizza for us?” Mary Ellen asked. “OK, can you tell me what toppings you want? I don’t want to make any more mistakes.” “Whatever you want,” she said. “I’m not particular.”

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Sun King opens in Fishers By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Sun King Brewing Co. co-founder Clay Robinson doesnâ€™t plan on ever expanding his BREWERY business into a restaurant. â€œWe are a brewery and distillery. We are more of a beverage company than a restaurant business,â€? Robinson said. â€œRestaurants are not something we operate, never have and hope to never have to. So, for us, the opportunity to partner with other local restaurants and entrepreneurs to develop new business, that is a strong point for helping develop the community.â€? Thatâ€™s what makes the new partnership with Fishers Test Kitchen a savory deal for Sun King. Three restaurants operate in the space at 9713 District North Dr., Suite 1220. Sun King offers 24 beers on tap and craft cocktails. The brewery opened Feb. 1 at

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its new location. It closed its 96th Street location, 7848 E. 96th St., in January. The breweryâ€™s opening comes approximately a year and a half after the opening of Sun Kingâ€™s in Carmel location, a similar setup which three restaurants operate in the breweryâ€™s space. â€œYou put four people in a car and odds are theyâ€™re all going to want to go somewhere different to eat,â€? Rob- inson said. â€œAnd if you can get multiple different options under one roof, that seemed like a good plan.â€? For more, visit sunkingbrewing. Sponsored in part by Current com.

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Studio Series gives performers, audience more intimate experience than many By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Center for the Performing Arts President/CEO Jeff McDermott had two main missions in launching the Studio Series at his CarMUSIC mel venue. “The genesis of this is two-fold: To provide a more intimate Studio Series to our patrons and also give an opportunity to some local and regional artists who might otherwise be playing in a variety of restaurants and bars to have a more sit-down patron experience where they can not only play their music but have a dialogue with the audience,” McDermott said. McDermott said the goal is to attract a younger audience to more casual events at its black-box Studio Theater, which can be set up in various configurations from standing space to 200-person seating. “We have cocktail tables set up inside the theater, but the focus is the music and the artists,” McDermott said. “A goal is to offer something that is at a real modest price level, too. We’re restricting the pricing so a lot of people can come to it and enjoy it.” The series kicked off Dec. 6, 2019 with a co-headlined bill of singer/ songwriter Brett Wiscons and indie folk band Sarah Grain & the Billions of Stars. The series returns with Allison Victoria and her band at 8 p.m. Feb. 29. Victoria, a singer/songwriter, has built a strong fan base since she began playing Indianapolis open-mic events in 2016. She was a featured artist at the Arts Council of Indianapolis’ 2019 Art & Soul festival. Her music is described as a blend of soul, hip-hop, R&B, folk and gospel sounds.

“Saturday Night Fever” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis: Through March 29. For more, visit beefandboards.com or call 317-872-9664. “Sleeping Beauty” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis: Through Feb. 29. For more, visit beefandboards.com or call 317-872-9664. “The Watsons Go to Birmingham — 1963” Upperstage, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis: Through March 7. For more, visit irtlive.com “The Little Choo-Choo That Thinks She Can” Cabaret, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis: Through March 1. For more, visit irtlive.com. “Murder on the Orient Express”

Sarah Grain performs at the Studio Series in December 2019. (Photo by Mark Shelton)

Grain, an Indianapolis resident, said the Studio Theater performance was no question her favorite performance of the year. “Sometimes, it can be nice to set up and play at a bar where your goal is to simply provide ambience for guests to enjoy the company they came with,” Grain said. “However, playing for a listening-room audience like what was provided to us through our Studio Theater performance is incredibly rare and special. Instead of playing one song after the other, I was able to engage in storytelling, share background about each song’s meaning and engage with the audience on a personal level. The attendees who had seen me previously in a variety of different venues said our Studio Theater performance was the best they’d ever seen our band. “They said they could hear every note, every word, and it allowed them to drop into the stories we were telling and the musical land-

scape we laid out for them.” Grain said more Indianapolis venues are stepping up to provide music to customers and are willing to pay and provide a good atmosphere to the musicians. Other Studio Series concerts set so far are 800 lb. Gorilla, April 4, and Veseria, May 30. “I would absolutely love the chance to play the Studio Theater again, but in the meantime, I look forward to seeing other great Indianapolis artists there,” Grain said. “There are so many worthy local artists that deserve to be heard in the intimacy of the Studio Theater.”

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Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis: March 3 to 29. For more, visit irtlive.com “The Cat in the Hat” Civic Theatre, The Tarkington, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel: Through March 5. For more, visit civictheatre.org. 4 Girls 4: Broadway’s Leading Ladies in Concert Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel: 8 p.m. Feb. 29. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. Allison Victoria Studio Theater, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel: 8 p.m. Feb. 29. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. John Williams Film Fantasia Indiana Wind Symphony, Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel: 3 p.m. March 1. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org “Lend Me a Tenor” Carmel Community Players, The Cat, Carmel: Feb. 28 to March 8. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

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Carl Butler will play the flute on “Schindler’s List” music. (Submitted photo)

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Carl Butler, the IWS principal flute player, will perform on the music piece from “Schindler’s List.” There also will be Williams’ two Olympic pieces. The only piece not by Williams the IWS is doing is the “Egmont Overture,” by Ludwig van Beethoven, in the first act. “2020 is the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth, so we’re going to celebrate that for a whole year, with each concert having a piece by Beethoven or a piece inspired by Beethoven,” Conrad said. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

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John Williams’ film compositions are well-known by music and movie fans alike. CONCERT The Indiana Wind Symphony will present “John Williams Film Fantasia” at 3 p.m. March 1 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “We’ll be doing the real well-known ones like ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Jaws’ and ‘ET,’ IWS Music Director Charlie Conrad said. “Probably the only one that is not well-known, but I think is one of his best, is ‘War Horse.’” The concerts will start with the “Raiders of the Lost Ark” theme. “My personal favorite is ‘E.T.’ but the whole saga of ‘Star Wars’ nine movies tied together with all the music is almost a version (Richard) Wagner did with the ring cycle with the four operas,” Conrad said. “It’s an amazing achievement.”

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Mardi Gras event to feature shrimp and grits By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

grits are a very classic Southern shrimp and grits with andouille sausage, which is popular in Indianapolis resident Tanorria New Orleans, as well as Creole Askew will showcase her southern and Cajun spices. What makes roots mine really unique is I put TEST KITCHEN when deep-fried okra on top, she which is just a nod to my conducts a cooking Southern roots and the demonstration for shrimp style of cooking I grew up and grits Feb. 25 at the on. Gordon Ramsey said Fishers Test Kitchen Sigit was the best shrimp nature Table, 9713 District and grits he’s ever had on Askew North Dr., Suite 1210. ‘MasterChef.’” The event is from 7 to 9 p.m. Askew will demonstrate how to Cost is $75. Attendees will get prepare the dish. Attendees will to sample shrimp and grits and not cook themselves. Askew’s bread pudding. To see the recipe, visit Askew’s Askew’s shrimp and grits recipe website, tanorriastable.com. She is the same one she prepared on is a personal chef. Her social methe TV show “MasterChef” in 2016. dia pages can be found through “I will be featuring my shrimp the handle @tanorriastable. and grits, which is my claim to For more, thesignaturetable. fame,” she said. “My shrimp and com.

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Jonathan Studdard gets his workout while performing in the title role of “The Cat in the Hat.” MUSICAL The Indianapolis resident is performing in the Civic Theatre production of the musical based on Dr. Seuss’ book for the third consecutive year. “It is very active and never stops moving, so it is always nice to get the cardio in,” Studdard said. Civic presents “The Cat in the Hat” from Feb. 25 to March 5 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “With the show there are so many fun parts to it. However, one of my favorite parts of the show would be when Thing 1 and Thing 2 enter the scene,” Studdard said. “It is a lot of mischief that happens.” This is the second consecutive year the entire cast returns. Indianapolis resident Betsy Norton,

Jonathan Studdard returns in the title role of “The Cat in the Hat.” (Photo by Zach Rosing)

in her fifth year of the show, plays Sally. “I feel like it can be very challenging playing a child. They have such different mannerisms and what they find funny can vary,” Norton said. “Not to mention the sheer amount of energy most kids have, it is insane, which is why I’m exhausted after every show. But it is definitely worth it. I have so much fun doing it.” For more, visit civictheare.org.

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The HC Tavern + Kitchen Lobster-cargot is served in a garlic butter sauce and topped with Havarti cheese. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 9709 E. 116th St., Fishers What to get: Lobster-cargot Price: $24 Annaâ€™s take: Iâ€™m always one to try something new. I first sampled escargot a few years ago while vacationing in the Caribbean. Since then, it has become one of my favorite dishes, so when I visited The HC Tavern + Kitchen in The Yard at Fishers District, I was thrilled to see escargot and lobster-cargot on the menu. The buttery morsels have a hint of garlic and are topped with a rich Havarti cheese.

A side of Tuscan bread is served for dipping. The escargot is $14. The lobster-cargot is a bit pricier but worth the splurge. Other excellent starters include bourbon maple candied bacon ($16), locally sourced from Smoking Goose, and steamed shrimp dumplings ($14), served with a ponzu sauce. Suggested pairings: Try the Apothecary ($12), an infusion of New Amsterdam Grapefruit Vodka, Pamplemousse Rose Liqueur, Aperol, pineapple, lemon and fresh beet juice. It has a vibrant color and taste.

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THE CHALLENGE Built in 1996, this home is in the North Harbour neighborhood in Noblesville, on the north side of Morse Reservoir. The homeowners wanted to capitalize on their generously sized backyard to create a versatile outdoor living space for their family to enjoy.

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building, leading to the river, is the 100-foot-tall Rua Augusta Triumphal Arch. The arch, which can be climbed for a spectacular view of Lisbon, includes the inscription, “The Virtues of the Greatest,” and includes statues of Portuguese heroes, including Vasco de Gama, the first European to reach India by sea. In 1908, Republican assassins killed King Carlos I and his son in the Praça do Comércio, leading to the downfall of the monarchy. For a time, the square was used as a parking lot, but today it has been restored to its original grandeur. The north side of Praça do Comércio in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Don Knebel)

ordered a massive rebuilding project along the river to demonstrate the resilience of the Portuguese people. The site of the destroyed palace became the location of a huge public square, with a symmetrical building at its southern end, accessible from the river by the same steps that once

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY Arbor Homes (9225 Harrison Park Court; Indianapolis, IN 46216) is submitting an NOI letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of the intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 (Rule 5) to discharge storm water from construction activities for the following project: The Preserve at Arbor Pines – Section Two in Fall Creek Township, Hamilton, County Indiana, more specifically, part of the SE quarter of Section 8-T17N-R6E; located on the north side of East 96th Street ¾ mile east of the intersection with Cyntheanne Road. Construction is scheduled to commence on April 1, 2020 and construction is to be completed on or before April 1, 2025. Stormwater runoff from the project site will discharge via subsurface storm sewers into Flatfork Creek after detention. Questions can be directed to Mr. Lantz McElroy, 9225 Harrison Park Court; Indianapolis, IN 46216. CITY OF FISHERS ADVISORY PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RZ-20-1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Advisory Plan Commission at 6:00PM, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020 in the Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana. REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of a rezone from R2 Residential to PUD-R for a new single-family residential development to be called Iron Pointe. The petitioner is Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on behalf of Pulte Homes of Indiana, Inc. LOCATION: The Proposal is located at 10777 E 106TH ST, also known as 13-15-08-0000-025.001. The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above. Written objections filed with the secretary of the Advisory Plan Commission before the hearing will be considered. If you would like your written comments to be provided to the Fishers Advisory Plan Commission, you must submit them one (1) week prior to the hearing date noted above. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing. Department of Planning and Zoning City of Fishers 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 595-3120 www.fishers.in.us

led to the palace. In 1775, a statue was dedicated in the square, showing a mounted King José crushing snakes, symbolizing the forces that had destroyed the city. At the center of the

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

NOTICE OF APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 012120 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE TO THE CITY OF FISHERS, HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA NOTICE IS HEREBY PROVIDED that on February 17, 2020, the Common Council for the City of Fishers, Hamilton, Indiana (“City”), meeting in a duly noticed public meeting, and in accordance with Ind. Code §36-4-3-5.1, passed Ordinance No. 012120, annexing approximately 0.39 acres located outside of but contiguous to the City, generally known as the Q-Comm, Lot 2 Property (the “Annexed Territory”), located 11219 E 126th St, Fishers, IN. This Annexation Ordinance is available for review at the City of Fishers, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana 46037 c/o Megan Schaefer, Planner III, Department of Planning and Zoning, and available online at www.fishers.in.us. CITY OF FISHERS ADVISORY PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE: TA-20-1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Advisory Plan Commission at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in the Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana. REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of a Text Amendment to the City of Fishers Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to amend Chapter 6 and Chapter 8 to establish a Payment in Lieu of Open Space (PILOS) fee as an option for compliance with the City’s Open Space Standards. Staff is proposing a Text Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to establish a Payment in Lieu of Open Space as a development option for compliance with the City’s Open Space Standards. The Open Space standards were modified in 2017, and updates in 2020, as part of the implementation of the Fishers 2040 Comprehensive Plan. LOCATION: This Proposal affects all properties within the Fishers planning and zoning jurisdiction. The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website 48 hours in advance of the meeting specified above. Written objections filed with the secretary of the Advisory Plan Commission before the hearing will be considered. If you would like your written comments to be provided to the Fishers Advisory Plan Commission, you must submit them one (1) week prior to the hearing date noted above. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing. Department of Planning and Zoning City of Fishers 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 595-3120 www.fishers.in.us

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We are seeking excellent candidates for the following position: *Boarding/ hotel attendant. *Front Desk Attendant Our staff works as a team and we require a team minded spirt, client satisfaction driven, detail oriented, professional, and dog loving candidates. Full time and part time positions available. If you meet this criteria, we want to hear from you. Email your resume to: Kim@happydoghotelandspa.com

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT:

The Director of Advancement oversees all aspects of the Midwest Academy development and communications program including all fundraising, marketing, PR, and special event activities. Two or more years of experience in fundraising required - five plus preferred. CFRM preferred, not required. A generous benefits package, professional development opportunities and PTO package are provided. Salary commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates please send your resume and cover letter to Jean Coffman at Midwest Academy at careers@mymwa.org

February 25, 2020

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