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Search for vandals continues By Heather Collins • news@currentzionsville.com The investigation into who vandalized the vehicles and homes of police officers from four departments continues public safety as the Whitestown Town Council is seeking tougher penalties for these types of crimes. On Feb. 2, vandals targeted police vehicles from the Whitestown, Westfield, Speedway and Lebanon police departments as they were parked at the officers’ homes in Walker Farms and Harvest Park neighborhoods in Whitestown. They broke a window, left vulgar messages and slashed tires, in some cases with the family at home. “When you target the police department in a community, you’re not just lashing out at just the police department, you’re actually targeting the fiber of the community itself,” Whitestown Police Chief Dennis Anderson said. The Whitestown Town Council unanimously passed a resolution Feb. 8 urging state lawmakers to support Senate Bill 10 and House Bill 1297, which seek to make battery and criminal recklessness against a public safety officer or an officer’s relative a felony. Many community members have provided investigators with video surveillance and images from their home security cameras, Anderson said.

Dispatches Polar Plunge – Hoosiers across the state are raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics Indiana through the Polar Plunge, a series of events where individuals and teams take an icy dip to demonstrate their commitment to the cause. The Indianapolis event includes a team from Zionsville and will take place at 8 a.m. March 4 at Eagle Creek Beach, 7840 W. 56th St. Learn more at soindiana.org/ polar-plunge.

Vandals wrote vulgar messages on several police vehicles on Feb. 2. (Submitted photo has been blurred)

“I’m pretty confident between the public’s help and our investigators that we’ll be able to make an arrest. They’re coming out in overwhelming support of law enforcement,” Anderson said. “That’s why I truly believe there will be an end to this particular case. The community is not going to tolerate this type of behavior or activity.” WPD is asking the public to assist the investigation by providing information, video camera footage or images captured Feb. 2 in the affected neighborhoods. Anyone with information can contact WPD Lt. Scott Rolston at 317-732-4547. Anderson said community members also can show support for local police through the Blue Light Campaign by switching out a regular porch or garage light bulb with a blue one.

ZCS outlines development stance Compiled by Desiree Williams • news@currentzionsville.com

The Zionsville school board met Feb. 13 to outline its stance on development in Zionsville and Whitestown, approve bids for summer maintenance projects and more.

Golf fees increase – At its most recent meeting, the Zionsville Park Board approved raising Zionsville Golf Course base rates. For golfers playing nine holes, rates will increase $1 without a cart and $2 with a cart. The rates will go into effect for the 2017 season. Ziosnville does not use direct tax dollars to fund the course, which has been open for eight seasons under town ownership. Zionsville Golf Course fees have remained unchanged for the last five years.

Shank to attend Milligan College – Emme Shank will attend Milligan College in the fall. She has accepted a spot on the cheerleading squad to participate in Milligan’s upcoming season. Pictured from left: (Front row) Melinda, Emme, and Roger Shank; (Back row) ZCHS coach Jenna Centofante and Milligan coach Ronda Paulson. (Submitted photo)

What happened: The board approved a resolution to affirm that the school board does not have a direct role in zoning or planning decisions.

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From left, Tyler Witsken, Rick Witsken and P.A. Nilhagen of Team Witsken pause at the Pearson Automotive Tennis Center, which is set to open March 4 in Zionsville. (Photo by Lisa Price)

What it means: The resolution states that when asked, ZCS will provide information on how potential developments in Zionsville and Whitestown could affect the district financially, but it does not weigh in on whether it believes a project should go forward. “We’ve always said we’re neither for or against, but we will calculate as best we can using our computer models what the financial effect of such a development might be on our school corporation,” ZCS chief financial officer Mike Shafer said.

What’s next: Zionsville and Whitestown governing bodies are asked to consider the fiscal impact information provided by ZCS when making future development decisions.

What happened: The district awarded bids for summer repair work and maintenance at several campuses.

What it means: The projects include new roofs at Pleasant View and Eagle elementary schools, a new HVAC at Pleasant View, tennis court upgrades at Zionsville Middle School and playground repairs at Union Elementary. Safety upgrades also will be made at multiple campuses.

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What it means: Out of 340 teachers, 40.2 percent received a rating of highly effective, with less than 1 percent rated as needing improvement and none rated as ineffective. The state rated all schools in the district with an A, except for the middle schools, which received a B. “Only 23 school corporations in the state did receive an A, so that was something we were very pleased with,” Froehle said.

What’s next: Work is expected to take place from May 1 through the end of August.

What happened: ZCS Chief Academic Officer Jenny Froehle presented the results of the teacher evaluation program from the 2015-16 academic year and annual state ratings.

Spanish competition – Students from Zionsville Community High School Spanish classes participated in the Concurso Academico, which includes events such as grammar, speaking, singing and dancing, piñata and poster competitions. ZCHS placed first out of 11 schools in Spanish III and second in the advanced category. Pictured (from left) are ZCHS students Beki Slaughter, Emilee McBride, Anna Kelley, Keegen Love, Zac Worth, Mahesh Gupta, Matthew Coussens, Rabiah Qureshi, Liam Mills, Maddy McGee, Jacob McGee, Kara Connelly, and Jillian Bouck who won ribbons during the competition.

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Tree damage in park tops $13K By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com The estimated damage of the fallen oak tree at Starkey Park is in. Zionsville Parks Dept. crew update members discovered the tree Jan. 19. It landed on a boardwalk that had been an Eagle Scout project. The base of the stairs leading to the boardwalk was destroyed as well. Zionsville Supt. of Parks and Recreation Matt Dickey said the cost of replacing the stairs, boardwalk and a picnic table is $13,761.85, including the labor hours the parks and streets department had accumulated in cleaning up the damage. “We put all that together with the cost estimate and sent that to the insurance company,” Dickey said. “It does include contracted labor to rebuild the boardwalk. We treated it as if we were going to contract that stuff out, which we may or may not have to depending on what they give us or don’t give us.” Dickey said he hopes that repairs to the entrance to the trail will be ready in the spring, but completion might depend on what the insurance company decides. “We don’t know what they may or may not come to the table with,” Dickey said. “We don’t

want to spend money out of the budget if it’s going to be covered from the insurance.” Dickey said the tree likely fell because walkers and runners stepped off the trail, which eventually led the tree roots to compact and die. The department had added more soil to the area but was unable to keep up with the damage. “It was pretty random,” Dickey said. “It couldn’t have fallen in a worse direction.”

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ash trees removed The parks department has removed damaged ash trees along the Rail Trail. The damage was caused by emerald ash borer larvae. “We may have trimmed up an additional (non-ash) tree or two while we were nearby, but by far the biggest percentage were ash trees,” Dickey said. “The trail is currently open as we are working on other maintenance tasks at this time. It was never closed for very long and never for significant lengths of the nearly four-mile long trail. We just closed short sections when the tree or trees we were working on (and their clean up) were closer to the trail itself.”

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The annual Groundhog 7 race returned to Zionsville Feb. 5. The Super Bowl Sunday event is a fundraiser for the Zionsville Food Pantry. The entry fee is a donation of canned goods. (Above) Runners enjoy the start of the race. (Right) Stephen Boedicker finishes the race in first place with a time of 38:07. (Photos by Keith Shepherd)

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Grant boosts counseling efforts By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

posal that they would make for a larger grant from Lilly. The proposal is due by May 19. That grant would cover funding for the next fourFor Zionsville Community Schools, the timand-a-half years. Froehle said the ing was perfect. district would learn by September if The district has it was a successful applicant for the education received a $50,000 competitive grant. Lilly Endowment “We would be applying for as much Counseling Initiative Planning Grant. as $700,000,” Froehle said. The grant was established to give The grant would be for elevatopportunities to strengthen Indiana ing counseling support for students K-12 counseling in schools and to Froehle in areas such as social-emotional implement best practices to prepare strengths, stress management and college/ students for academic, career and personal career readiness. success. Studies show that students in Indi“So we would have funding from Lilly to ana struggle with mental health issues at a implement the things that are in that proposhigher rate than those in most other states. al,” Froehle said. “The planning grant is allow“We had already begun asking a lot of ing the district to pay for technical assistance these questions and examining it as part of from experts, attendance at meetings and the Strong in Every Way initiative,” ZCS Chief seminars where evidence-based innovative Academic Officer Jennny Froehle said. “When practices of school counseling are being disthis Lilly initiative arrived on the scene, it was a perfect convergence of what we had already cussed, needs assessment in our community with our students, parents, counseling staff been working on in our own organization and and community to find out more where we community foundation that is dedicating its would want to target those efforts to support resources to supporting schools that want to students.” do this.” The district is partnering with strategic Froehle said the grant will allow ZCS to planning experts from the Indiana Youth spend the next three-and-a-half months in Institute. deeper planning for an implementation pro-

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From left, Vicki Burdick of Edge Guys, teacher Megan Fornuto and student Sully Spillman at the Teacher of the Month pizza party. (Photo by Heather Lusk)

Fornuto named Teacher of the Month news@currentzionsville.com The January Teacher of the Month winner is Megan Fornuto, a kindergarten teacher at Pleasant View Elementary. education Student Sully Spillman nominated her. As a reward, Sully won a Papa John’s pizza party for the class and Fornuto won a $50 Visa gift card from sponsor Edge Guys. Here is Sully’s winning essay: Miss Fornuto is the best because we have

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Zionsville indoor tennis facility a dream come true for Team Witsken By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com As the Pearson Automotive Tennis Club’s March 4 grand opening nears, Rick Witsken can sense a heavy, cover story or perhaps heavenly, presence. Rick views the new Zionsville indoor tennis facility as home for Team Witsken and a tribute to his brother, Todd, a former ATP Tour player who died at age 34 in 1998 after a battle with brain cancer. Todd, a Carmel High School graduate, made his home in Zionsville after retiring from the tour and becoming director of the now-closed Indianapolis Tennis Center. “There’s no doubt in my mind that Todd Witsken is working his magic,” said Rick, who began his teaching career alongside his older brother at the tennis Center. Fittingly, Rick’s Team Witsken staff includes Todd’s oldest son, Tyler, and P.A. Nilhagen, who was a personal coach for Todd, Rick and Tyler. Team Witsken offers tennis lessons, clinics and other services. “You can’t write a better story than this,” said Rick, a two-time IHSAA state singles champion from CHS who played collegiately at Alabama. “I’m living a dream now.” Tyler, 25, is sharing that dream. “I feel like (my father) had a hand in this,” Tyler said. “I feel he’s definitely watching over us, and he’s going to be a big part of this place’s success.” Tyler, a former CHS player, was burned out on tennis after graduating high school in 2010. But he began joining his uncle as an instructor and the passion returned. Tyler is an assistant coach of the Zionsville Middle School boys team under head coach Derek Mandel, one of the center’s board members. Tyler will be the head coach of the Zionsville West Middle School girls team this spring. Rick, 46, is head coach of the ZMS girls team. “This felt like where I needed to be, especially with it involving my dad so much, honoring what he did for tennis,” Tyler said. “People don’t know how good a player he was and how much he did for the sport. We all want to educate the public on how awesome he was. He’s the best player to ever come out of Indiana. I’m proud of that, obviously.” For Nilhagen, 68, it just seemed the proper

From left, Tyler Witsken, Rick Witsken and P.A. Nilhagen of Team Witsken pause at the Pearson Automotive Tennis Center, which is set to open March 4 in Zionsville. (Photo by Lisa Price)

Todd, left, and Rick Witsken in September 1997 during Todd’s last trip to Montana. (Submitted photo)

fit. “When Rick offered me the opportunity to come back, I thought it was a huge step for me, because the Witksens to a certain degree put me on the map,” said Nilhagen, who has been coaching for 44 years. “I started working with Todd when he was 10. A lot of my success was due to my relationship with him.” Nilhagen said working with Rick and Tyler is an honor. “To me, it’s a full circle, absolutely,” Nilhagen said. “Am I proud to be what I’m doing now to try to raise the next generation? Absolutely. I

Todd Witsken’s friends and family members left messages to him on the concrete at Pearson Automotive Tennis Center. (Photo by Lisa Price)

also think we have a team that is going to be very united as coaches.” Rick said Nilhagen was a great addition to the staff. Nilhagen coached for many years in the Washington Township program and at Indianapolis Racquet Club. “How can you not respect a guy who put his heart and soul into the tennis court 60 hours a week, not to mention a guy who helped prop my game up and Todd Witsken’s personal coach?” Rick said. “I felt the twilight of his career could be appreciated in the nicest facility in the city and the first one built

Rick Witsken had seen his hopes for an indoor facility fall apart before in the past 15-plus years. With the help of David Hunt, Derek Mandel, Michael Marine and Brent Claymon, this time was different. Having auto dealer John Pearson on board as a title sponsor was a boost as well. “It really helped having a driver like Dave Hunt,” Rick said. “He wouldn’t take no for an answer. He kept pushing forward when honestly the outlook looked bleak. Brent Claymon, another board member, was huge in getting us a loan accepted from a bank for a notfor-profit facility that has yet to prove itself. We’re grateful for all the board members, but Dave was absolutely the leader of the ship.” Rick said the $3.5 million center is not only for Zionsville residents. “We want everyone in the surrounding counties and communities to enjoy it, too,” Rick said. The center is a 501(c)(7) social club that is granted nonprofit status by the IRS. The board of directors contracted Team Witsken to manage the facility. Rick and Nelson Nguyen, who joined Team Witsken in 2001 at its inception, have been coaching in Zionsville schools for 17 years. The eight-court center provides access to players of all ages and skill levels. There will be youth and adult lessons and league play for tennis and pickleball, a growing sport, which combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong and can be played on a tennis court. The air-conditioned center will be open in the summer as well. The center, 4560 S. County Rd. 875 East, is near the Zionsville Community High School tennis courts. The grand opening is set from 1 to 5 p.m. March 4. For more, visit pearsontennis.com in 25 years and being part of Todd’s vision for Team Witsken.” Rick said Nilhagen has humbly accepted Rick leading the coaching staff. The staff includes Stephanie (Reece) Hunn, a former state champion from North Central High School who Nilhagen coached. Hunn, an Indiana University All-American player, also played professionally. Team Witsken has been using Zionsville outdoor courts since 2001. However, the program had only two indoor courts at The Retreat Northwest apartment complex in Indianapolis.

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Gas tax hike will be helpful

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It’s easy to say we should look for spending cuts in our current budget to fund our infrastructure needs, but the fact is that after 12 years of sound fiscal leadership, our state budget is about as lean as it can get. We have 20 percent fewer state employees than we had when Gov. Mitch Daniels took office in 2005. And more than half of our current state budget goes to K-12 Education, so any significant increase in spending for infrastructure would likely result in less funding available for public education. We do have about $2 billion in reserves, but that equates to less than 60 days of state spending. That amount is intended to help us through an economic downturn, so spending it down significantly is not prudent. And it contributes to our AAA bond rating, which saves local governments hundreds of millions of dollars. The proposed tax increases in HB 1002 will cost the average Hoosier driver just $5.25 per month. We’re already known as the Crossroads of America, and I believe that the proposed improvements in our state infrastructure will be a great economic development incentive that eventually will increase state tax revenue. I believe the return on investment will more than offset the small contribution that we are looking for from Hoosier taxpayers. It’s a small sacrifice in comparison to the significant tax cuts that House Republicans have spearheaded over the last decade including, among others, significant cuts in the property tax, reducing the personal income tax, elimination of the inheritance tax, and a host of business tax cuts that save consumers money. Jerry Torr (R-39) is a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, serving since 1996. You may contact him at jerry.torr@ iga.in.gov.

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Will we need a super substitute? Commentary by Terry Anker The Super Bowl is now behind us. Plays have been made, heroes elevated and shadows cast. The football history books have been adjusted. The wags have had their chance to comment — and comment some more. The T-shirts have been printed, distributed and sold. The commercials have been seen — and seen, and seen. Regardless of one’s favorite in the big game, few can argue that it did not deliver. It was exciting to the end. It zigged and zagged. It lived up to its hype. Even the halftime show met its lofty buildup! But now that the nacho sauce has been cleaned from the davenport, and the beer cans recycled, many have already started planning for next year. A bigger TV? Perhaps. Maybe we won’t invite the in-laws again. Maybe we must. The food, the sofa, the guest list — all are being considered and reconsidered. Who will play almost doesn’t matter. Sure, it would be best if our own Indianapolis Colts took the field. Certainly,

they will give their all to take us there. But regardless, most of us will gather again with friends, food and a television to commune with the football world. It is a tradition. We remember the good times, and bad, from years past. We relive our experiences together and bond in our common memories. Yet, football, like everything, has its detractors. Legitimate concerns are being raised about concussion risks and a variety of other matters. Some indications are that young kids are not taking up the sport, preferring instead soccer or other activities. Will it still captivate our attention and dominate the ratings in the years to come? Who knows? If not, will we find a super substitute for a super tradition? As long as we are doing it together, whatever the game, we can learn the rules. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

A few days ago, my neighbor shared that someone — some awful, mean-spirited woman — criticized her parenting ... to her humor face! How dare you, ma’am! And so I am forced to remind us all of the seldom-discussed but no less critical rules of mom-to-mom communication. Please take note. • Never express your true feelings about another parent’s choices directly to that person. Vent it out with your spouse or best gal pal, but keep that schtick locked down until you’re back at the house. Unless she solicits advice, I promise she does not want a lecture on why “breast is best” or any of that other Nazi-lactation stuff while she’s barely hanging on thanks to Similac. What’s good for your family may not be good for hers. • Before you speak, put yourself in her position. Remember the days of no sleep and endless diapers and 24/7 anxiety over going back to work vs. staying home? None of us can think rationally when we’re hopped up on caffeine and internet tales of “How Working Moms Produce Serial Killers.” Let Rule No. 1 be your mantra, and then ask if there’s anything you can do to help. • Recognize that all families have different needs that must be met for them to function even a tad bit normally. For some, it’s ensuring only organic food hits the table, while for others, canned spaghetti makes a perfectly nice sit-down dinner. As long as the kids are eating something, the sun will rise tomorrow! Bottom line? Homeschooling, helicopter parenting, Harvard-tracking in preschool ... these are decisions every mom has the right to make without your consent! Unless a choice directly harms you or your kid, zip it. Peace out.

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

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Bannon recently suggested? I don’t think so. Right now the mainstream media is our best defense against “alternative facts” and fake news. In the same issue, you took yet another strike at progressives in our community with “They made noise and left” by Terry Anker. For what it’s worth, hundreds of people in Zionsville and Boone County, both Republicans and Democrats, supported the Women’s March. Several even traveled to Washington, D.C., for the event. These people were standing up for what they believe in. Yet Mr. Anker belittled them, suggesting the protest was like the temper tantrum of a toddler refusing to eat peas. Like it or not, 2016’s presidential election had the result of bringing more progressive voices into politics, even in Zionsville. We have no intention of leaving. If you truly wish for Current to be valued throughout our community, consider making your columns a little less one-sided. At the very least, add a column with an opposing, more progressive point of view. Evelyn Twitchell, Zionsville

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claim the incentives until Hoosiers are hired. “In an economic environment where tax incentives have become the norm, our town council is Sanders Pre-Cast Concrete Systems is expandvery discerning when we make these economic ing its operations in Boone County and creating up development deals,” Norton said. “We’re to 39 jobs in the next four happy to offer reasonable, performancegrowth years. The expansion will based incentives when appropriate to include construction of adattract good paying jobs and to make sure ditional space. Hoosiers are hired.” “Sanders will also renovate its current The addition of jobs is always a plus for facility,” Whitestown Town Manager Dax a community and helps to attract other Norton said. “A $1.5 million expansion is an businesses, said Tanya Sumner, Whitesimpressive one that will keep Sanders PreNorton town’s director of public relations. Cast in our community for years to come.” “Our industrial growth is already trickling down Founded in 1997, Sanders Pre-Cast offers mechanically stabilized earth wall systems, three-sided to other businesses and spurring other develoment, and we believe that will continue,” Sumner said. arch bridge structures, box culverts, hollow core Sumner said it’s a great compliment to the town walls and sound barriers. With an expansion in and acknowledgement it has the climate to attract 1999, the company has the capacity to pour 4 milnew businesses and help existing ones grow. lion square feet of quality pre-cast each year. “That’s impressive and humbling,” Sumner said. “Indiana is an ideal location for our expansion “2017 will be a big year for us as companies like plans,” said Mark Sanders, chief executive officer Cummins, AmerisourceBergen, REGO-FIX, Telamon and owner of Sanders Pre-Cast. “We are excited to and more all open their doors right here in be back manufacturing and installing large insuWhitestown.” lated warehouse walls for our customers.” Sanders has 39 full-time employees in Indiana The company was offered up to $175,000 in conand is hiring for CAD designers, estimators, engiditional tax credits and $29,000 in training grants neers and laborers. To apply, call 317-769-5503. based on its job creation plans by the Indiana Economic Development Corp. Because the incentives are performance-based, Sanders isn’t eligible to

There’s a new deputy in town. Ben Worrell, who has been with the Boone County Economic Development Corp. for two years, has been promoted to deputy director. He promotion was previously business development manager. The role will allow him to continue to spend time helping small businesses, something he is passionate about. He wants to help them know what resources are available, whether it’s through investors or the EDC’s microloan program. “This is basically my dream job,” he said. “(Executive Director Molly Whitehead) wanted to have someone who could advocate for the small businesses inside the county.” Worrell will continue to focus on small business and also Worrell will work with larger businesses looking to relocate or expand within Boone County as well as keep track of any leads. Worrell and Whitehead work closely together to create a strategic plan to anticipate business needs. “We’ve really tried to be tactical in our approach to say, ‘What are the chief issues that are cropping up here and how can we tackle them?’” he said. Eventually, the EDC plans to add two more positions to its staff in the areas of workforce development and marketing/communications. The latter was part of Worrell’s responsibilities when he first joined the EDC two years ago, but it soon became apparent that the job required more focus than he was able to give. Soon after he started at the EDC, Worrell was instrumental in bringing microbreweries to Boone County with his Beer Desert campaign. The Zionsville resident is grateful that he has the opportunity to contribute to the community. “I appreciate Molly and the executive committee for having faith in me,” Worrell said.

Dispatches Expansion under way — Aspire Indiana is significantly increasing its presence in Boone County following the acquisition of a nearly 22,000 square foot facility in Lebanon. Aspire Indiana and its affiliate agency, Aspire Indiana Health Inc., plan to move into the building at 1600 W. Main St. in the fall after renovations are complete. Police hiring — The Zionsville Police Dept. is accepting applications for a full-time police officers’ application pool. Applications are available at the police department, 1075 Parkway Dr. or online at www.zionsville-in.gov/416/ZPD-recruiting. Applications will be accepted through April 15. Free tax prep help — Indy Free Tax Prep will offer tax preparation assistance to individuals or families with household incomes of less than $64,000. Boone County residents who qualify for free tax preparation services may call the United Way office at 765-483-0165 to schedule an appointment at the Lebanon Public Library, 104 E. Washington St. INDOT student opportunities — INDOT is accepting applications for Governor’s summer internships paying $11.30 per hour and civil engineering scholarships of up to $3,125 per semester. For more, visit in.gov/spd/careers/internships.htm. or INDOTScholarship.in.gov.

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kids. “This pays for the shirts, awards, any additional fees a certain location might require Bryan Boggs sees CycleBar as a perfect (police, rentals, etc.),” Osborne said. “The fundraising partner for kids TRI for Kids. registration fees are donated back “We like to fundraiser partner with to the local organizations within each race.” folks who are Osborne said the fundraiser is a promoting them to promote fitness,” great opportunity for several reasons. said Bryan Boggs, president of the “It brings all the different particiKids TRI for Kids board. pants together for a fun and enerThe Kids TRI for Kids Giving Ride getic event prior to the opening of is set from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Boggs the season in May,” Osborne said. CycleBar Traders Point, 6010 W. 86th This is the 10th anniversary season for St., Indianapolis. Kids TRI for Kids. Boggs, a Zionsville resident, said in the “We have raised and donated over $60,000 winter months it’s a great way for cyclists to local children organizations over the past and families to work out. 10 seasons of races,” Osborne said. “A lot of families will be there to ride with Osborne said the organization is negotiatkids, and you can’t always do that at the ing with three new facilities for races this same intensity you want to,” said Boggs, year. There will be a 10th anniversary race at adding indoor cycling has been growing in the end of the season. popularity. “In 2016, Kids TRI for Kids received one of Eric Huffine and his wife, Debbie, own the the first USAT (USA Triathlon) grants awarded CycleBar Traders Point. Huffine said his busiin the Indianapolis area for our dedication ness has 48 bikes available. and outreach to help fight obesity and enMeg Gates Osborne, Kids TRI for Kids gage kids in fitness activities,” Osborne said. executive director, said the organization The cost to participate in the fundraiser is has corporate sponsors and grants to help $30. For more, visit kidstriforkids.com. underwrite the cost of the events for all the

Dispatches Caregiver of the Year — CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions is accepting nominations for its 2017 Caregiver of the Year Award through Feb. 19 at cicoa.org/nominate. The competition is open to legal residents of central Indiana who are 18 years of age or older and who served as a non-paid caregiver for a family member or friend in 2016. Eating right — March 8 is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, and the Central Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is reminding everyone to “put your best fork forward” by making healthy eating choices throughout the year. For more on the campaign, visit eatright.org/nnm. Boost brain health — There are some simple ways you can protect your brain from cognitive decline due to dementia and aging. 1. Get some sun exposure 2. Stay social 3. Increase healthy fats 4. Walk frequently at moderate intensity Source: BottomLineHealth Support groups available – Witham Health Services offers a variety of support groups for those in need of the services. Groups include: Alzheimer’s Support, Cancer Support, Cancer Gentle Stretch Yoga, Cancer Support Cooking for Wellness, Diabetic Support and Grief Support. The groups are free and meet monthly. For more, visit witham.org.

Tips & Tricks for a “Stress-Free” Kitchen Renovation By David Decker Let’s face it, the kitchen is the most used room in the house, so being forced to live without it during a renovation can be stressful and difficult. Following these 5 simple steps can help calm some of those renovation jitters. Do a little “Spring Cleaning” A kitchen renovation is the perfect time to purge. While packing up everything in the existing cabinets, consider getting rid of some of the items that haven’t been used in a while. Be sure the countertops are clear of small appliances and remove anything from the room that may get in the way during the renovation. Be Prepared Be sure all details like cabinet hardware, lighting and plumbing fixtures, and electrical locations to name a few, of the renovation have been finalized. All materials should be on site and ready for installation. Living in a disorderly house during a renovation is stressful enough, having to make last minute decisions can cause more frustration and delays. Create a Temporary Kitchen If space allows, create a make-shift kitchen somewhere else in the home complete with

Teacher OF THE MONTH a miniature refrigerator, microwave, & other small appliances that are typically used on a daily basis. Put that Crock Pot to good use and consider buying disposal plates, bowls, cups, & utensils. Communication is Key Stay in constant communication with the Project Manager & Designer throughout the entire project. Ask questions! Don’t be afraid to speak up if something doesn’t look right. Mistakes happen, it’s better to catch them right away rather than having to ﬁx them when the project is near completion. See the Big Picture Okay, yes – even by following these steps the renovation may still be stressful. Things will go wrong. There may be unexpected mechanicals in a wall that is being removed, a cabinet door may be damaged, or an installer may get sick and be unable to work

that day. These mishaps may be inconvenient, but REMEMBER THE BIG PICTURE. Take a deep breath and know these problems will be resolved and in the end, you will get your dream kitchen. At The Affordable Companies, we strive to make every renovation as smooth and convenient as possible. Our knowledgeable design and production team work with you every step of the way to ensure a worry-free renovation. To begin designing your new kitchen, visit our website at www.theaffordablecompanies.com or give us a call at 317.575.9540. David Decker The Affordable Companies The-AffordableCompanies.com (317) 575-9540

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Jr. Civic at Civic Theatre is gearing up for another great summer. Musical Theatre Camp is a favorite, and with two brand new camps, Civic has something for any kid ages 3-14. We are excited to offer two new mini camps for our preschool-aged and kindergarten friends. BROADWAY BABY CAMP Broadway Baby Camp gives our 3- and 4-year-olds a chance to shine and explore the world of musical theater and story telling. Music and movement is also a part of this camp, allowing for them to move and groove while using their imagination. This camp runs Monday-Thursday June 19-22, and July 24-27. SUPERHERO STORIES Superhero Stories also is a new mini camp for us. In this camp, each child will create their very own superhero and bring that character to life. Will capes be involved? Most likely! We have no doubt that the 5- and 6-year-olds in this camp will create amazing adventures. Superhero Stories Camp runs Monday-Thursday June 19-22, and July 24-27. For more information about Jr. Civic sum-

Camp Invention, a program by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, will offer week-long sessions for kids beginning in June. “Camp Invention connects children to inventors who changed the world, and enhances the scientific knowledge base of participants,” said Ashley Miller, media coordinator at the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame. “The program hooks children and gives them high-energy, hands-on, innovative fun, while presenting them with challenges that emphasize STEM, collaboration and entrepreneurship through innovation.” This year, Camp Invention will host its newest program, Launch. The Launch program will feature four science-based modules. Module 1, Duct Tape Billionaire, helps students explore patents, launch a business and present their products to mock investors. Module 2, Mission Space Makers, takes children on a quest to locate and prepare a new plant for human habitations, while designing inventions to transform the atmosphere, terrain and ecosystem of an exo-

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mer camps, classes and enrollment, visit civictheatre.org/classes. A note from Civic Theatre’s director of music and education, Brent E. Marty: “Jr. Civic’s Summer Camps have a long-established reputation of offering top-notch training in a fun atmosphere. Our Musical Theatre Camps are unique in that they offer 60 students per week a full day of fun focused on singing, acting and dance with experienced professionals and then the week ends with a presentation on-stage in the Tarkington.”

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During last year’s Camp Invention’s Mission Space Makers module, children experience the power of rocket science by building and launching rubber band rockets. (Submitted photo)

planet. Module 3, Have a Blast, is a physics challenge utilizing Bubble Blasters, snowball throwers and a giant air cannon. The camp is offered at various locations with programs being held at St. Louis De Monfort School, Noble Crossing Elementary, St. Theodore Guerin Catholic High School and Zionsville Community High School’s Freshmen Center. Session costs and dates vary based on location. New locations are added weekly. Discounts are available. For information or to register, visit campinvention.org.

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Jungle Jams returns to Tarkington By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Lisa Colleen’s Jungle Jams will be making an encore summer camp performance at the Tarkington. “It’s a lot of percussion. We call it moving and grooving,” Colleen said. “We do a lot of free movement, and there is dancing with scarves. Then we bring in percussion instruments. Last year we introduced them to mandolin, the violin and the guitar. It depends who my helpers are and what instruments we bring in.” For the second consecutive year, the Center for the Performing Arts will hold Jungle Jams as a summer camp June 12 through 16 at the Tarkington in Carmel. Colleen said the target age range is 4 to 6 years old for the camp, which will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. “Every day they learn about a life skill, and the animals each represent that life skill,” Colleen said. So one day she might tell the kids a story about a zebra named Zeke. “He represents that it’s cool to be unique,” Colleen said. “So all the zebras look the same but their stripes are all different, just like our thumbprints are all different. Every day I make sure they learn something either about teamwork or celebrating differences or celebrating

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your uniqueness.” Julia Shildmyer-Heighway, the center’s community engagement manager, said Jungle Jams was first a one-day class series. Impressed by the class, Shildmyer-Heighway invited Colleen to make it a camp. “Each day there is a story and craft activity, and they make an instrument to take home,” Shildmyer-Heighway said. Colleen is a former Carmel resident who now lives in Geist. There is a maximum of 20 participants. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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Summer U: Summer camps at University High School will host two three-week sessions. The first sessions will take place June 12-30, and the second session takes place July 10-28. According to summer programs coordinator Maggie Becker, costs vary by class, but an average one-week camp costs $150.

Becker said UHS strives to be a community resource for more than only UHS students and welcomes students of all ages to use the programs. “Most of the content is geared toward middle school students, but if you’re a fourth-grader who is especially passionate about Minecraft or Mandarin, we would welcome you in the program,” Becker said. According to Becker, Summer U Becker covers everything from study skills to computer science and programming, and theatre to creative writing. “What’s special about Summer U is that it combines the fun of a traditional day camp with the engaged learning approach and world-class teachers that University High School is known for. Campers who spend their summer with us get a true enrichment experience in a fun, laid-back high school environment,” Becker said. New to Summer U this year, the camp will offer a film camp, a yoga camp taught by a certified yoga instructor and a Raspberry Pi class for coding campers. The camp also will have extended hours. “Every day is different at Summer U, and that’s the beauty of it. One thing all of our

A Summer U camper shows off her artwork created last year. (Submitted photo)

camps share is access to the full, 115-acre University High School campus and all of our technology, artwork and resources,” Becker said. “Campers get to use computers, art supplies, cameras and even a 3-D printer. Last year, one group of campers used the 3-D printer to build a to-scale model of Fairbanks Hall.” Summer U: Summer Camps will be hosted at University High School at 2825 W. 116th St in Carmel. Registration is now open. For more or to register, visit universityhighschool.org/ summer.

Summer Fun. Lifelong Values. Give your child experiences of faith, art, motor development, math and science this summer in a friendly church setting. Choose from weekly themes like Dinosaurs, Summer STEM, Creative Creations, Space Camp, Cooking 101, The Olympics and much more. Kids Camp is available for potty-trained children from age 3-kindergarten and Camp Quest is for students from 1-6th grade. Camps begin in May and run through August.

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Zionsville teacher creates camp based on Minecraft By Desiree Williams editorial@youarecurrent.com Video game lovers are invited to join Indy Stem Camps this summer to venture into the world of Minecraft. Matt Mulholland, a veteran physics teacher at Zionsville Community High School, founded Indy Stem Camps three years ago. He created Indy Stem Camps to target first through eighth-graders and focus on STEM, science, technology, engineering and math. “There’s a big push in educational circles to try to encourage kids to go into STEM-related fields,” Mulholland said. He noticed his own kids were constantly playing Minecraft, which inspired him to learn more about the game and see if he could develop a curriculum around it. “I realized at that point I was on to something. There was a way that I could help kids learn STEM in the context of a game they already love to play. It was a win-win situation,” he said. Mulholland calls Minecraft “the ultimate sandbox game,” meaning the kids can produce anything without limitation. At the camp, kids

INSPIRING FUTURE INNOVATORS Jayden Lyon (11), Cooper Schaaf (8) , Luke Smith (9) (all from Zionsville) take a break from “World of Minecraft Camp.” (Submitted photo)

play in a secure server so they only have access to two worlds in Minecraft. There are seven options for Minecraft camps, each with its own curriculum and goals. Mulholland also leads camps about bridge building, catapult building, robotics and more. The camps are held for three hours each day over five days at Zionsville High School, University High School and Cathedral High School. Kids can attend the morning or afternoon session, or both. Fees vary depending on the type of camp and location. For more, visit indystemcamps.com.

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second time this summer, set for 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 12-16 (ages 6-12). Komarova said the show on the camp’s final day is the The International Talent Academy’s Live on highlight of the week. Friends and family are TV! camp was a big ratings hit with campers invited to watch the campers perform when it debuted last summer. what they learned during the week. “We’ve heard so much positive “Campers loved dressing up for the feedback about all the activities we performance and dancing with props do during this camp week,” ITA Execulike wands and masks used in their tive Director Tatyana Komarova said. songs,” Komarova said. “The room is turned into a TV studio, The Fairy Tale Kingdom camp will where they all take turns to be anbe held for the fourth year from 9:30 chors, reporters, directors, weatherKomarova a.m to 12:30 p.m. June 5-9. men, cameramen, commercial actors, “Each day is a different theme with a difetc. One of their favorite activities was a field ferent dress-up character visiting,” Komarova trip to the Carmel Arts and Design District said. “On the first day they get a passport, where they act out in front of different statand each day they register to go to a new ues or buildings to do their own commercials country. Campers are very enthusiastic about on camera.” ITA will hold the camp from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 the themes and enjoy learning dances, games, songs, (tea party) etiquette, world cultures p.m. June 19-23 (ages 9-13) at Orchard Park and geography throughout the week, all while Presbyterian Church, 1605 E. 106th St. A spepretending to be fairy tale characters themcial moment during a visit to WISH-8 studio selves. The favorite camp day for campers is last year was when campers were invited to the treasure hunt on Pirate Day. Campers love be on the noon news broadcast. searching high and low for treasure hidden “They were literally jumping with excitearound a playground.” ment,” she said. “This was, by far, their favorFor more, visit internationaltalentacademy. ite moment from camp.” org/programs/summer-camps/ The Show Choir camp will be held for the

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Registration opens soon for day camps at Conner Prairie editorial@youarecurrent.com Conner Prairie offers Adventure Camp for youth ages 5-15 from May 30-Aug. 4 and six specialty camps for youth ages 8-12 this summer. All summer day camps run from 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Pricing is $215 for Conner Prairie members and $245 for non-members. Early drop-off and late pick-up options are available for an additional fee; early arrival is from 8-8:30 a.m. and is $19 a week for members and $23 for non-members per camper; late departure is from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and is $31 a week for members and $38 for non-members per camper. Registration will be open online at connerprairie.org in late February or early March. Some of the camps will include: ADVENTURE CAMP (May 30-Aug. 4) Adventure Camp is offered for 10 weeks in the summer. Activities include backyard zip lining and an obstacle course challenge with a huge climbing tire tower and cargo net, swimming, floating on water mats, playing with tubes and other fun water toys, canoeing, horseback riding, water sliding, hiking, cook-

ZCS SUMMER DAY CAMP AT ZWMS Conner Prairie will again offer camps for kids ages 5-15 this year. (File photo)

ing, archery and more. ART CAMP (June 26-30 and July 3-7) The week will be spent creating artwork in various media, culminating in an exhibition of their best work at the end of the week. ARCHAEOLOGY CAMP (June 19-23) Campers will be trained in basic excavation skills and will excavate a recreated excavation site based at Conner Prairie. For more, visit connerprairie.org.

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The Indianapolis Sailing Club will offer its annual sailing education summer camp from June 12 to July 28 at the club, 11325 Fall Creek Rd. From 9 a.m to 4 p.m., kids will be immersed in new topics, including water safety, knot tying, wind direction and more. Students are split into groups based on experience level, and the staff follows the U.S Sailing programs to tailor lessons to each group. The camp incorporates on-the-water instruction as well as games, rain or shine. The camp is designed in weekly sessions. Michelle Sarber, junior sailing coordinator, said they organized it this way so that after the first week, kids can decide if they are interested enough to come back for the entirety of camp. Sarber suggests completing all six weeks in order to truly feel comfortable sailing. “Sailing is a lifelong skill,” Sarber said. “It’s one of those things that you may not be able to play soccer all your life or football, but you can sail.” The staff also runs a weekly ranking program, which consists of a verbal and on-

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Camp Cathedral adds Minecraft, Girl Power programs By Heather Collins editorial@youarecurrent.com Camp Cathedral will take place from June 5 to July 28. It will offer more than 50 enrichment camps and more than 40 different sports camps for its summer session. “No matter what your camper’s interests are, you can find it at Camp Cathedral,” said Anthony Ernst, director of summer programs at Cathedral High School. The camp is geared to students K-12, but also offers a select number of todErnst dler sports for children as young as 3. “As our slogan says, ‘We are a place for growing, laughing and learning.’ We take pride in the experiences we create for our campers,” Ernst said. Camp Cathedral will feature several new offerings, including Fairy Tales and Songwriting Camps for kindergarten to third grade, and Minecraft Camps with a MegaBuild experience. Camp Cathedral has added Girl Power! A

Last year’s campers participate in one of the 40 sports camps offered by Camp Cathedral. (Submitted photo)

Middle School Girls Leadership Retreat, which gives campers the opportunity to experience fun activities combined with message-driven guest appearances from female community leaders, elite athletes and professionals. Camp Cathedral also offers before-and-after care options. Most enrichment camps costs are $125, and athletic camps vary in cost from $50 to $125. Camp Cathedral is held on the campus of Cathedral High School, at 5225 E 56th St., in Indianapolis. For more or to register, visit campcathedral.com.

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Hanna Wilhite, from Zionsville, participated in the 2016 Touchstone Energy Camp. (Submitted photo)

Touchstone Energy Camp offers unique opportunity By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com The Touchstone Energy Camp has many aspects of a normal outdoor summer camp but with a twist. “We select up to three students to go to the camp free of charge at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston,” said Mandy Saucerman, Boone REMC communications and marketing specialist. The camp, which started in 2002, is designed for students entering the seventh grade in the fall of 2017. The students are selected from a group of applications. The students’ households must receive electricity from Boone REMC. Along with serving Boone County, Boone REMC serves parts of Clinton, Hamilton, Hendricks, and Montgomery counties. Boone RMC is a nonprofit electric utility cooperative. “It’s the traditional summer camp type of experience,” Saucerman said. “They get to go horseback riding, zip-lining, swimming, rock

climbing, archery, canoeing, all that fun stuff. Then mixed in with that to make it more of an energy camp, we’ve got activities for them to learn about electrical safety, and the importance of that as well as renewable energy sources, and how all that works, and why it’s important. They get the opportunity to test out what it’s like to be an electric lineman by climbing a pole and going up in a bucket truck and things like that.” The overnight camp will be held June 7-10. The campers spend three nights in the cabins and get picked up the morning of June 10. “The counselors are employees of the electric cooperatives,” Saucerman said. “So they get to learn a little bit more about careers in the electric cooperative industry.” About 135 campers from around the state that attend the camp. Applications forms are available at bremc. com/community/youth-programs/. The application deadline is Feb. 24.

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Local musician played in the Marine Corps Band Submitted story by Ronald P. May Military service has many sounds. For John Richardson of Thorntown, the sounds of his military service were mostly veterans sounds of music. Richardson, originally from Fort Wayne, played the French horn in the Marine Corps Band from 1964 to 1970. Consisting of 100 members, the prestigious service band typically performed 1,350 times a year with each Marine playing two to three times a day. In addition to daily rehearsals, band duty included national tours, official government events, public concerts and funerals. “It was grueling,” Richardson said of the national tours each fall, which took place around the country and consisted of long hours of travel and afternoon and evening concerts. Year-round the Marine Corps Band played for White House dinners, bill signings, inaugurations, first lady’s teas and arrival ceremonies for heads of state. As it was the Vietnam era, the band played for many funerals at Arlington National Cemetery for service members killed in combat. During Richardson’s six years, the band

John Richardson with his French horn in the 1960s when he performed with the Marine Corps Band. (Submitted photo)

played for the inaugurations and the White House dinners for presidents Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon. “You froze to death in January, but they were special,” he said of the presidential inaugurations. Richardson’s favorite place to play was the

White House for state dinners. “You were a part of history,” he recalled. In 1970, Richardson received an honorable discharge. He devoted his life to teaching music to children and adults and serving as a church musician. Although he retired from full-time service as a church musician in 2007, every Sunday he still plays the organ at Hoosier Village Retirement Community in Zionsville or Trinity Lutheran Church in Lebanon. Richardson has been a church musician for more than 40 years. His most recent musical role has been serving as director of the Zionsville Concert Band for the last 15 years. The band, consisting of volunteers from the community, is his pride and joy. Playing music has been a life-long career for Richardson. And the sound of his music continues today. To read the full version of this story, visit CurrentNightandDay.com. Ronald P. May, USN (Ret.), is Chaplain at Hoosier Village Retirement Community and author of the book, “Our Service, Our Stories.” He helps veterans share and preserve the stories of their military service. For more information or to tell your story, contact May at 317-435-7636 or by email at yourlifestory@live.com. You can also follow him on Facebook at Our Service, Our Stories.

Family entertainment venue Main Event to open By Heather Collins editorial@youarecurrent.com Main Event Entertainment, based in Dallas, will open its first Indiana location April 11 at 4016 E. 82nd St. It is renovatnew biz ing the venue that formerly housed Latitude 360, which closed in January. According to Jesse Friedlein, general manager for Main Event Indianapolis, the former Latitude 360 building has been gutted and renovated to house Friedlein Main Event Indianapolis. According to the Main Event website, Main Event Indianapolis will be the place to “Eat. Bowl. Play.” Main Event is an all-in-one event and en-

The arcade room from a completed Main Event Entertainment site. The Indianapolis location will be the 33rd Main Event Entertainment location in the nation. (Submitted photo)

tertainment center. The Indianapolis location will feature 25 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, a two-story, multi-level laser tag facility, more than 100 virtual and interactive video and arcade games, billiard tables, shuffleboards and a 28-foot rocking climbing venue. It also

houses a full-service restaurant and premium full-service bar. According to Charlie Keegen, CEO/president of Main Event, this vision of Main Event is to give every guest, whether they’re 5 or 95 years old, the best option to have fun with family and friends. Main Event Indianapolis also will host special events for corporate and group outings, as well as birthday parties for all ages. According to Friedlein, Main Event is consistently rated the “best place for parties.” The Indianapolis location will be the company’s 33rd Main Event in the nation. Main Event Indianapolis will host a job fair and conduct open interviews from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at its temporary office, at 3826 E 82nd St. The business plans to hire 200 team members. For more, visit mainevent.com.

Ball State students real-world ready for Masterworks concert at Palladium — Ball State University’s School of Music will make its debut at the Palladium at The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Indiana, at 3 p.m. Feb. 26. Ryan Hourigan, the school’s director, said Masterworks concert at the Palladium is the largest ever performed by Ball State students. It will feature the school’s symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, and a 200-plus-member choir in collaboration with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. Concert tickets range from $10-$40. Student tickets are $5 and can be purchased through the thecenterpresents.org or by calling the box office at 317-843-3800. ISO brings Teddy Bear Concert Series to Carmel — At 11 a.m., March 4, the Indiana Symphony Orchestra will bring its popular Teddy Bear Concert Series to Carmel. “Giant’s Violin” will be performed at the Carmel Clay Public Library. The ISO launched the free series in 2014 in Indianapolis and continues to expand the program to more central Indiana locations. Enthusiasts can follow Leonard “Leo” Bearnstein, the Teddy Bear Series mascot, on Instagram. For more, visit IndianapolisSymphony.org. ‘Abstract Painting in Europe, 1949-1968,’ this spring at the Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University -- From March 11 to May 7, the Eskenazi Museum of Art will present ‘Abstract Painting in Europe, 1949-1968,’ curated by Jenny McComas, the Eskenazi Museum of Art’s Curator of European and American Art. The works in the exhibition were created between 1949, the year that saw the division of Germany into East and West, and 1968, a year marked by civil and political unrest across the continent, from student and worker uprisings in Paris to anti-Soviet protests in Prague. Ten paintings from the museum’s permanent collection representing artists from Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, France, Hungary and Poland will be on view in the exhibition. For more, visit artmuseum.indiana.edu. Governor’s Arts Awards — The Indiana Arts Commission is accepting nominations for the 2017 Governor’s Arts Awards. Nomination forms are available on the IAC website at in.gov/arts/2332.htm. Nominations will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. March 15. Nominations originally made, but not selected for the 2015-16 Bicentennial Governor’s Arts Awards, will automatically be reconsidered for 2017. However, nominators may wish to submit updated information if there have been significant changes in the nominee’s accomplishments or contributions to the arts since the original nomination.

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Where’s Amy? Amy Pauszek is a photographer, film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@youarecurrent.com. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

Where’s Amy meets artists Zac and Patrick Kinkade at CV Art and Frame Gallery Janice and Mike Baugh posed with up-and-coming artist Zac Kinkade. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

Artist Patrick Kinkade hams it up for Where’s Amy in between clients at CV Art and Frame Gallery.

Where’s Amy had the honor of meeting Thomas Kinkade studio artist Zac Kinkade (artist Thomas Kinkade’s nephew) and Patrick Kinkade (art historian and Tom’s younger brother). Zionsville’s own CV Art and Frame Gallery hosted the two-day event, where clients were the first to see brand-new Zac Kinkade originals and have their Kinkade limited edition canvas personally remarked. I loved meeting Mike and Janice Baugh (Zionsville), who commissioned Zac to create a special piece for Mike’s collection of the Yankee Stadium. I also got a sneak peek of Patrick painting a special ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ oil painting for a client. Be sure to stop by CV Art and Frame in Zionsville, where owner Barbara Jennings and gallery manager Rhonda Crawshaw will educate and introduce to you to beautiful artwork and the best up-and-coming artists in town. From left, CV Art and Framing Gallery owner Barbara Jennings, Zac Kinkade, Mike and Janice Baugh with Patrick Kinkade.

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malisa said. “If you say your line wrong, he’ll say, ‘No, it’s this.’” Lex, 11, said he watched the “Stuart Little” One acting camp and Lex Lumpkin was movie and read the book a hooked. couple of times. “I like being on Theater stage in front of Stuart is a boy-like mouse who falls in love with a bird named people, entertainMargalo. ing people,” Lex said. “I just get Following the acting camp he the thrill of it. It’s really fun.” took last summer at IRT, Lex was The Fishers resident will debut invited to audition. in the title role in the Indiana “We were shocked when he Repertory Theatre’s production got it because there were 10 of “Stuart Little,” held Feb. 25 to other boys auditioning,” TomMarch 26 at IRT, 140 W. Washingmalisa said. ton St., Indianapolis. There are Lex Lumpkin will play the His father, TiJuan Lumpkin, two matinee performances at title role of “Stuart Little” signed him up for the acting IRT on every Saturday and Sunclass because Lex kept asking if day during that span. In addition, at IRT. (Submitted photo) the cast will be doing performances for school he could audition for a commercial or a play. During the weeks of the show, Lex’s grandchildren through the week. His mother, Tommother Effie Alexander, a retired teacher, will malisa Lumpkin, said there are more than 50 come to Florida help him keep up with his performances. Lex, a fifth-grader at Hamilton Southeastern schoolwork. “She’s a strict woman, too. It won’t be an Intermediate/Junior High School, said he likes easy ride for him,” Tommalisa said. to make people laugh. Lex’s brother, TiJuan Jr., a sixth-grader who “I don’t like memorizing the lines, that’s the goes by T.J., also took the acting camp. He down part,” Lex said. might want to act as well but singing is his Tommalisa said her son is good at it. real love. “He knows everyone else’s lines, too,” Tom-

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It’s the perfect time of year for families to get back on track and pledge to eat healthy lunches for the remainder of the school year. Total time: 25 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients: 3/4 pound lean ground beef, 1 tablespoon low-sodium taco seasoning, 1 Roma tomato, 2 mini sweet peppers, 1/4 small sweet onion, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, 24 wonton wrappers, 1/2 cup shredded lowfat cheddar cheese, 2 avocados, sliced, 1 lime, juiced Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Spray 24cup mini muffin pan with nonstick spray and set aside. Heat large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through. Drain and return to pan. Add taco seasoning and mix well.

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Yacht Harbor in Antalya, Turkey. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Antalya: World-class resort city Commentary by Don Knebel When Americans think of cities in Turkey, most probably don’t picture a cosmopolitan seaside resort featuring a harbor travel once used by the Romans. But Antalya, the fastest growing city in Turkey with a population of more than 1 million, meets that description. Antalya was founded on the Mediterranean coast of what is now Turkey in about 150 B.C. by King Attalos II of Pergamon. Attalos based his powerful navy in Antalya’s natural harbor. When Antalya came under control of the Roman Empire in 133 B.C., Roman fleets continued to use the harbor. By the first century, Antalya was a thriving port city, attracting people from around the Mediterranean. In about 45 A.D., the Apostle Paul and his companion Barnabas visited Antalya during their first missionary journey. A visit to Antalya by Roman Emperor Hadrian in 130 A.D. was commemorated by a three-opening ceremonial gate that still leads to the ancient walled city center adjoining the harbor. For much of its history, Antalya was not closely connected

with the surrounding areas and developed as a unique multicultural city, attracting Jews, Christians and Muslims alike to its beautiful beaches and flourishing commercial district. Since the 1970s, the Turkish government has developed Antalya into a world-class resort city, with luxurious hotels available at remarkably low rates stretching along its long beach front. Although the government has closed Antalya’s hotel casinos, alcohol is still available to foreign visitors, more than 12 million of whom come each year to what has become known as the Turkish Riviera. Visitors wanting more than sun and sand crowd the shops in Kaleiçi, the historic city center near what is now Antalya’s yacht harbor. So prevalent (some would use other words) are Russian tourists in Antalya that some hotels proudly advertise that they are not popular with the Russians. 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 Good preservatives — Preservatives have gotten a bad reputation among health conscious consumers. But there are many foods we could not have without preservatives. Here are a few: 1. Wine – contains sulfites, produced during the fermentation process. 2. Peanut butter – even organic brands need a touch of sugar or salt to keep them fresh 3. Pickles – the fermentation process requires salt or vinegar as a preservative 4. Jam and jelly – require benzoic acid to prevent mold and bacteria from growing. Source: MentalFloss.com

Designer workshop series — The public is invited to connect with design professionals each month on various interior design topics. Join us for Inspired Outdoor Living: Turn Your Outdoor Space Into an Oasis at 10:30 a.m. March 21 at the Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd. Light refreshments will be provided.

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