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Mark Sutton is finally parting with his $70,000 collection of antique and rare American flags. (Photo by Jillyann Burns)

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Shooting range coming to Carmel?

By Karen Kennedy • karenk@youarecurrent.com

An application has been filed with the Dept. of Community Services to build a gun shop and shooting range at 969 Range 2nd amendment Line Road. The property, which is leased by Indy Auto Man and owned by Lancaster Realty, LLC, is immediately north of the Dairy Queen and a half mile south of Clay Terrace Mall. Mina Khoury, who has owned the neighboring Dairy Queen for 18 years, is stunned by the news. “I can’t believe the city of Carmel and the mayor would allow this,” Khoury said. “The North Range Line Road corridor is the mayor’s pride and joy where he wants to put viable art and artistic businesses. I can’t believe he would want a business like this and the type of crowd it would attract.” Mainly, Khoury is worried about his customers’ safety. “We are a family business, and I am concerned about people so close by carrying guns,” he said. Mayor Jim Brainard stated via e-mail, “It is not an appropriate zoning at this site. It’s too close to the high school, the Dairy Queen and businesses that attract students to the area.” Khoury also expressed surprise that Indy Auto Man is leaving the space because they seem to be thriving. Victor Figlin, an owner of Indy Auto Man, is also surprised. “I would love to be able to tell people to come visit our huge blow-out sale, but we are not moving anywhere” Figlin said. “Let’s just see how this all turns out.” However, the application for Point Blank Range and Gun Shop, which is owned by Tom Willingham of Cincinnati, Ohio, has been signed by the property’s owner, Kay Lancaster, of Lancaster Realty, LLC. Lancaster did not return a call by publication time. Willingham owns a gun shop and shooting range in Blue Ash, Ohio. While he opted not to comment at this time, he did confirm that he would be in Carmel next week to continue work on the project. The proposed gun range would be in Carmel City Council member Eric Seidensticker’s district. “I really haven’t paid too much attention to it yet, because it’s not in front of council and it’s a ways down the road,” he said. “But as long as it’s safe and secure, I have no problem with it. If people are going to own guns, they need to have a place where they can learn and practice. I would expect that there might be some people out there who have concerns

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about bringing guns into that area, but there’s an amendment that protects our right to carry arms, and I support the Second Amendment.” When asked whether he had any concerns about the proximity to the town center, the high school, the Monon Trail and the Dairy Queen, Seidensticker said, “Do I think it would make the likelihood of a high school shooting any greater? No. People need to understand the power and potential damage from guns and that happens through training.” According to Seidensticker, because the area already is zoned for this use, the applicant would not need any variances and it does not have to go through City Council for approval. Even Carmel attorney Guy Relford, who is a Second Amendment specialist and arms trainer, was surprised by the news. “I am a little surprised by the location. Even people who want responsible, safe places to shoot don’t necessarily want them downtown,” he said. Public reaction to the pending range is mixed. “I personally like to shoot guns, but I think it’s too easy for people to get guns here in the United States,” said Karen Huang of Carmel. “It’s right near the Dairy Queen... A lot of teenagers hang out there. I hope they can’t go into the gun store without their parents.” Jennifer Jones of Fishers, however, is in favor of the range. “I think it’s a good idea,” she said. “Im not against guns. I would be interested in going there.” Council members-at-large Kevin “Woody” Rider and Ron Carter declined to comment in detail. Reporters Mandi Cheesman and Kathleen Devaney contributed to this report.

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DISPATCHES Tee time – Registrations are still being accepted for Hamilton County youth ages 4 through 14 for the 22nd annual Hamilton County Junior Golf Championship. This year’s tournament will be July 9 at Forest Park Golf Course in Noblesville. There will be boys and girls divisions in the following age groups: ages 4 to 6 (who will play a shortened four-hole event); ages 7 to 8 (who will play a 9 hole shortened event); ages 9 to 11 and ages 12 to 14 (will play a 9 hole tournament). Players ages 6 and under must have a caddy, and caddies must be age 12 or older. Registration is $15 per player for ages 4 to 6 and $20 per player for ages 7 to 14. To register, visit www. cityofnoblesville.org/Parks or stop by the parks office at Forest Park Inn, 701 Cicero Rd. For more information, call 776-6350. RIT dean’s list – Megan Patterson of Carmel made the Dean’s List for the spring quarter at the Rochester Institute of Technology. RIT enrolls nearly 18,000 full- and part-time students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, and its cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Muslim July 4th celebration – The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA is seeking to spread the message of loyalty to the United States of America and debunk the myth that Muslims do not stand for peace and justice. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Indianapolis will be participating in this nationwide campaign by joining fellow Americans in the July 4th Independence Day activities from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Lawrence Inlow Park, 6310 E. Main St. It will be a fun filled event starting with the singing of the U.S. National Anthem, followed by comments from dignitaries and lunch. Bakery opening – Union Baking Co. will have its grand opening Aug. 3 at 100 N. Union St. in Westfield. Kelly Evans is the owner of the Union Baking Co., which will serve espresso from local roasters, freshly baked pastries, cupcakes, custom cakes and its specialty, French macaroons. There will be available seating for meetings and private events upstairs. The bakery will provide a casual, relaxing atmosphere with free wi-fi and live music on selected days and special events. For more information visit: www.unionbakingco.com.

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Parents question cheating policies By Nina Johnson • news@currentincarmel.com During final exams this May, Carmel High School received a report through the Anonymous Alert system alleging student cheatEducation ing incidents. Administrators investigated the claims and disciplined less than 20 confirmed cases of cheating across three separate class exams. Some parents, however, claim the number of offenders exceeded 120 students concentrated in two exams and have petitioned for answers. These parents expressed “outrage” and insisted only students who instigated the cheating were disciplined with one-day suspensions while all offenders were required to retake an exam identical to the first. One parent asked, “When did the standards for CHS become so diluted?” “I heard a couple freshmen cheated on a history test awhile back, but it wasn’t the finals,” one student said. Carmel Clay community relations coordinator Tricia Reynolds maintained the number of confirmed offenders did not exceed 20. “Administrators investigated the claim and identified all who were involved and delivered appropriate discipline,” Reynolds said. She pointed out administrators identified those involved “to their best extent.” The Carmel Clay student handbook officially states: “Cheating and plagiarism compromise the integrity and character of students and does not align with the mission and philosophy of CHS.” “Those students did not take the same test,” Reynolds said. “In fact, the students had to come in the day after school was out to take a different test on their own time.” Reynolds confirmed students found to be instigators received “a more severe punishment” while all declared participants received some form of discipline. The handbook proclaims: “A student who has committed a disciplinary infraction will be afforded due process in proportion to the disciplinary action taken by school officials.” Disciplinary procedures include a sequence of discussion and counseling, detention and parental involvement. Disciplinary action begins with “probation or other minor disciplinary ac-

tion” with possible escalation to suspension or expulsion. Though the handbook provides a long list of possible student misconducts, Indiana law ultimately defines the grounds for suspension or expulsion. One parent asked why student athletes caught drinking on school grounds risk suspension from half their season while “cheating results in no suspension or loss of (extracurricular) privileges.” Reynolds explained student athletes are bound by a signed code of conduct as well as state and federal law. “Underage drinking is illegal. Cheating, while unethical, is not illegal,” she said. National school cheating scandals have prompted many districts to revisit their policies regarding cheating. Last fall, 125 Harvard students were forced to withdraw from the university after investigations found too many similar answers on a government class takehome exam. Soon after, Carmel Clay Schools updated its policy to clarify the difference between collaboration and cheating. The high school newspaper HiLite published a flowchart submitted by Assistant Principal John Newton to assist students in understanding the difference. Stanford University’s Challenge Success report states “many people are surprised to hear just how prevalent cheating is among high school students.” The report claims “between 80 and 95 percent of high school students admit to engaging in some form of cheating.” Dr. Denise Pope of Stanford’s Challenge Success program emphasized cheating was not an issue limited to struggling students. “In fact,” said Pope in a National Education Association Today interview, “studies show that high-achieving students cheat almost as much as other students.” A 2008 Educational Studies article by University of Connecticut’s Jason Stephens and Heather Nicholson listed students’ reasons for cheating as “feeling unable to do the work, feeling bored by the work and feeling pressure to do well.” “Carmel Clay Schools treats cheating as a discipline issue and thoroughly and immediately investigates all claims to the best of their ability,” Reynolds said.

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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission is proud to present these free concerts harking back to the old gazebo band concerts and ice cream socials of yesterday. Our free concerts benefit the entire community by bringing quality, "big band" music to the community in a relaxed atmosphere.

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CSO teams with Wright Brothers By Cindy Roberts-Greiner news@currentincarmel.com

Under the direction of Conductor David Bowden, the accomplished Carmel Symphony Orchestra will present a stirring musical selecFOURTH tion at CarmelFest on July 4th at 8:30 pm on the Gazebo Main Stage. Three members of the Wright Brothers Band, Tom and Tim Wright and John McDowell, will join the symphony to add vocals to select songs. The CSO has partnered with CarmelFest since the first event 25 years ago. The Symphony performance has always been one of the entertainment highlights for the Festival. “This year’s program selection will include musical compilations you would expect to hear at a presidential inauguration,” Bowden said. In the first part of the show, the orchestra will salute the Armed Forces by playing the theme songs of each branch of the military while asking those who served to stand to be honored and recognized. The Wright Brothers will be providing vocal accompaniment. The “Star Spangle Banner” presentation will include all of the song’s verses (not just the one most familiar). The piece is more than seven minutes long. The Wright Bothers sing in three of the verses. Under Bowden’s direction, this version of the National Anthem is unbelievably moving as the orchestration’s prelude and interludes build and build to a final crescendo, complimenting

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra has performed at CarmelFest since its origins 25 years ago. (Submitted photo)

the lyrics that describe the night of the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812. When Francis Scott Key originally penned his poem, he could not have imagined that his words could be so powerful and inspiring when set to music. After the “Star Spangled Banner,” the orchestra will perform a beautiful rendition of “Mansions Of The Lord,” a very emotional song about soldiers’ sacrifices. Tom Wright’s smooth sound will add vocals to this piece. Close to the conclusion of the performance, the orchestra and Wright Brothers will invite festival goers to join in as they present “God Bless the USA.” After the finale with “Stars & Stripes Forever,”the CarmelFest ffireworks count down will begin.

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Update sent back to the table

By Karen Kennedy • karenk@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel Land Use Committee met June 25 to continue its discussions about updating the city’s comprehensive plan. government The Dept. of Community Services has submitted a proposed thoroughfare update to the city’s comprehensive plan which has been before the Land Use Committee for several months now. The thoroughfare update would allow for additional streets, roundabouts and multi-use paths to be added to existing neighborhoods and also would establish criteria for new development. Every committee member expressed concerns about the lack of detail, research and specificity in the plan, and ultimately sent it back to DOCS for further work. “I need to understand where the numbers are coming from,” said council member Kevin “Woody” Rider. “I don’t find any justification on these plans for the lane widths that are specified on here versus our existing widths for streets and paths. I’m not saying I’m against it, I just want to know that these numbers are a true indication of what’s needed.” Council member Eric Seidensticker concurred. “Every council person wants multi-use paths. But we need to evaluate what makes sense, and also look at the impact on the individual property owners who would be affected by this plan,” he said. Council person Carol Schleif, who spent numerous hours poring over the map of the plan, pointed out areas where proposed right-of-ways would cut through property owners’ yards and

even houses. “We cannot apply a blanket plan without considering our constituents,” she said. Council member Luci Snyder added, “Yes, we all value bike paths, but are bike paths worth more than individual property owners’ rights? The Monon was easy; it was already a rail path. If it follows a utility, it’s easy to put a bike path on top of it. If it doesn’t, we have to weigh what’s in everyone’s best interests.” “We also need to consider our business owners,” Snyder continued. “We have torn up 116th Street twice, and then added to the distress by also tearing up Keystone Parkway.” In another matter, the committee voted unanimously against a proposed planned unit development requirements ordinance amendment, which would have made changes to developer’s requirements for submitting PUD proposals. “What is the problem that this ordinance is trying to solve?” asked Council member Sue Finkam. “The council already has the ability to say ‘no’ to any proposed development that comes along. One size does not fit all, and this would cause our staffs to be bombarded with variance requests.” Council member Rider added, “When developers first file they have to have a plan, and it’s hard enough for them to get financing to do that. We can’t make it harder for them to make a plan.” Council person Carter agreed. “As we continue to emerge from our economic crisis, we don’t want to do anything that could close out smaller, local developers or drive development away,” Carter said.

Recycling offered to businesses By Karen Kennedy • karenk@youarecurrent.com

The City of Carmel, along with Republic Services, is now offering the city trash and curbside recycling services for businesses Service and not-for-profit organizations. “The same service that our residents have had is now available to smaller businesses and not-for-profit organizations at the same price,” said Sue Maki of the City of Car-

mel Utilities. “We want to encourage businesses to recycle whenever possible.” The program includes biweekly curbside recycling and weekly trash service (both with an option of one or two 96-gallon carts) with a maximum of three carts total. The monthly fee is $9.09, and will be billed through Carmel utilities. Service days will be the same as the residential schedule.

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Proposed developments have neighbors worried By Karen Kennedy • karenk@youarecurrent.com

Atapco Properties Redevelopment Atapco Properties, headquartered in Baltimore, Md., is seeking approval to rezone 34.13 acres of the Carmel Science and Technology Park from manufacturing (M-3) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a mixed-use facility which would include residential, retail and office space. The proposed development is called Carmel Lakeside and is bordered by City Center Drive, Clark Street, Carmel Drive, and Guilford Road. An additional parcel is located south of Carmel Drive which contains the older office buildings commonly referred to as the “bunkers.” Atapco owns all of the property within the proposed area. The plan calls for a total of 16 apartment buildings (with rents ranging from $900 to $1600,) three office buildings, two

The Special Studies Committee of the Carmel Plan Commission met on Wednesday night to discuss two items. The government meeting was chaired by City council member Kevin “Woody” Rider. Primrose Preschool of West Carmel Primrose Schools is seeking approval to rezone three out of four lots, which are part of the Augusta subdivision, from residential to business, along with site plan and design approval for a new preschool. The site is located at 3746 W. 96th St. Attorney Steve Hardin represented Primrose Schools and presented revised plans which incorporated changes requested by the Dept. of Community Services. Several residents from the area voiced concerns about increased traffic flow and the conflict of school buses sharing the road with semis which have diverted from U.S. 421. Councilor Rider assured the citizens that those concerns would continue to be addressed as the project progressed. The petitions were granted and the proposal will Guilford Road be considered for final approval on July 16 at 6 p.m. Rendering of Carmel Lakeside. (Submitted rendering) C L A R K

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mixed-use office/retail/residential buildings and a clubhouse. This development proposal was first introduced to the public in a neighborhood meeting on June 13. Over 40 residents attended the meeting to voice their concerns about potential traffic issues related to the development – a few were from the Carmel Station subdivision and many were from Timber Creek condominiums. The Timber Creek residents expressed that it is already extremely difficult to turn safely out of their complex, as their only entrance and exit is directly onto the curve of City Center Drive. They fear that the additional traffic generated by a large, new development across the street will worsen the problem. Councilor Rider assured the citizens that their concerns would all be taken under consideration, and problems with traffic sightline issues caused by city landscaping were addressed within the meeting. The plan calls for dedicated left turn lanes to be added in both directions on City Center Drive. The next public meeting regarding the project will take place on Aug. 6. E

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Charging stations available at City Center By Karen Kennedy • karenk@youarecurrent.com Two public, electric vehicle charging stations have been installed on the first level of the parking garage at the Center for the service Performing Arts. The charging stations are a part of “Project Plug IN,” a Duke Energy pilot program designed to collect data about electric vehicle usage and charging activity. Duke Energy supplied the stations and is responsible for maintaining them; the City of Carmel is paying for the electricity. “These charging stations are just another step in Carmel’s efforts to help protect the environment and reduce vehicle emissions,” Mayor Jim Brainard said. “The construction of more than 60 roundabouts and the use of alternative fuel or hybrid vehicles by the city are elements of our overall plan to improve air quality and reduce fuel consumption.” The partnership between Duke Energy and the City of Carmel in this pilot program is for a two-year term, with the possibility of a one-year extension. At the end of the partnership, the City of Carmel will be eligible to receive clear title to the charging stations.

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Carmel Clay Director of Student Services Dr. Steve Dillon updated the school board on enrollment figures and said deciEducation sions on redistricting should wait until September. “The real estate market in Carmel is booming,” Dillon said. “One-day sales, multiple offers, people offering more than the listing price.” He provided a chart highlighting all approved multi-family developments as well as new singlefamily home neighborhoods under construction. “If we opened up (school) with no additional growth,” he explained, capacity “is OK.” June 2012 enrollment topped at 15,442 total students. September 2012 official count day tallied 15,724 students. While it’s unusual for total students to increase within a school year, Carmel Clay welcomed an additional 282 students during the past school year. Orchard Park Elementary neighborhoods expect new growth while elementary schools on the east side may have a few empty seats. “Strategic redistricting has alleviated overload on Orchard Park,” Dillon said. Prairie Trace’s student body decreased as students graduated to middle school. The new

Legacy development near 146th Street and River Road is predicted to offset that decline. While enrollment at both Clay and Carmel Middle schools has dropped, Creekside Middle School sits at capacity with 1,487 students. “We’re starting to experience some growth,” Dillon said. “We’re continuing to monitor enrollment. We may need to consider redistricting.” Patricia Hackett voiced concerns the “sudden number of apartment complexes” could make it difficult to project enrollment figures. Dillon agreed. “At least three apartment complexes are being built now that weren’t even in development when the demographic study was done,” he said. He remained optimistic these developments are a “key component in a vibrant (Carmel) downtown” and encouraged board members to review previous redistricting decisions. With serious review plus regular monitoring and updates, Dillon said the board should have time to consider several options. Greg Philips thanked Dillon for the detailed update. “You’ve brought this to our attention with plenty of time to digest and think through the process going forward,” Philips said.

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Kids’ Corner Preschool provides educational opportunities to pre-kindergarteners and high school seniors alike. While education preschoolers enjoy activities planned using Indiana State Standards, a staff of select Carmel High School seniors earn experience in early childhood education. The program has a long history of success at CHS. “I know it has been there long enough that some of the parents were preschoolers in the program,” said Director of Kids’ Corner Kim Lenzo. Students pursuing child-related careers must qualify through coursework and teacher recommendations to work at the preschool. Students are CPR and first aid certified through the Hamilton County Health Dept. and the classroom instruction qualifies for Ivy Tech Community College credits. “Kids’ Corner was a significant learning experience for me as the teacher and for the preschoolers,” said Paige Kelsch, former CHS student teacher and current Indiana University undergraduate. Located in Carmel High School, the Kids’ Cor-

ner facilities include multiple learning centers and a schedule that corresponds with the school calendar. Preschool sessions run every other weekday from 12:15 to 2:40. Tuition costs $350 for the year. Daily activities include constructive play as well as outdoor free time, field trips and media presentations. Families are invited to observe the Kids’ Corner program in a one-way observation room and visits, calls and questions are welcomed. Lenzo encourages parents to enroll children turning four by Sept. 1. “There are (now) openings,” she said. “Parents can call my home number, 569-8984, if they are interested.” Research by Dr. W. Steven Barnett, director of the National Institute for Early Education Research, has concluded that, “Children who attend high-quality preschool enter kindergarten with better pre-reading skills, richer vocabularies, and stronger basic math skills than those who do not.” Parents can also email Lenzo at klenzo@ccs. k12.in.us. with questions or to request an application. Detailed curriculum descriptions are available on the website at http://myccs.ccs.k12. in.us/chs/kids-corner.

Wofford College Dean’s List – Carmel resident Scott Todd Stilson has been named to the Wofford College spring semester Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled for at least 12 semester hours of graded courses and attain a semester GPA of 3.6 or higher. Wofford College is in Spartanburg, S.C.

Wake Forest Dean’s List – Samuel Salin from Carmel was named to the spring 2013 Dean’s List at Wake Forest University. Students who achieve a 3.4 GPA and no grade below a C were named to the list.

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What happened: The Carmel High School Girls Tennis Team was recognized What it means: The CHS Girls Tennis Team concluded its undefeated 16-0 season as state champions. “And they ended their season with the highest GPA of all athletic teams,” said Athletic Director Jim Inskeep. This is the team’s second state title in three years and the first under head coach Mike Bostic. “Carmel High School wins a lot of state championships, but it’s important to point out how difficult each one of them is,” said Bostic. “It happens so often, but it’s not easy to do.” Team members received certificates of recognition and congratulations: Amy Brentlinger, Molly Fletchall, Emma Love, Bailey Padgett, Lauryn Padgett, Linnea Peters and Mary Voigt.

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What happened: Board members were given an update on the National Advanced Placement program. What it means: Interim Supt. Dr. Steve Tegarden announced Carmel High School’s exemplary achievement in the National Advanced Placement program. Carmel was recognized at the Indiana Advanced Placement Access and Success Recognition Reception for achieving 46 percent of student body participation in the program. Recognition considers both student access and success in the program. “Carmel High School is one of a very small number of schools that met this threshold all five years,” he said. What happened: The board discussed non-teaching staff salary adjustments. What it means: Tegarden recommended adjustments to salary and benefit schedules for nonteaching personnel. The proposal includes a salary increase “less than half the average rate of inflation over the last three years” effective retroactive to January 2013. He pointed out “(This) half of our employees account for one-quarter of our salary costs.” Asst. Supt. Roger McMichael assured board members the retroactive expense would be covered by current revenue. He reminded members the financial report projected no revenue increase for 2013-2014. He explained the “recurring cost would need to be offset with reductions in other expenditures.”

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Dads’ Club soccer champions – The Carmel Dads’ Club FC U14 Girls Gold team, coached by Bill Stumbo and Doug Latham, started playing in the Club’s Select program from its inception and never looked back. They leave Carmel with two tournament wins, four finalist finishes and one semi-finalist finish in the last year, as well as being the 2013 Indiana State Challenge Cup Champions. This type of heart and dedication, combined with respect for the game, is what the Carmel FC 99 Girls Gold team and the Carmel FC soccer program is all about. For a complete story about the FC U14’s season, visit www.currentincarmel.com. Pictured are: bottom from left Ally Evans, Elizabeth Latham, Micah Hardesty, Cece Katz, Hannah Clark and Ellie Breedlove; bottom row from left, coach Bill Stumbo, Jennifer Eggert, Elise Kaehr, Bailey Miller, Emily Carr, Maddie Kiesle Camille Carafiol, Danika Merrill, Morgan Stumbo and Kaitlyn Comes, not pictured: coach Doug Latham and Riley Deam

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Unintentionally, its beauty, peace and tranquility remain a secret nobody wishes to keep. A sacred trust is not compromised as I turn an unguarded secret into philanthropy common knowledge with this column. Only Mother Nature knows why, for almost a decade, a landscape of Black Locust Trees and native perennials lies concealed and known only to a select few – right in the heart of Carmel. The secret shall be a secret no more. To find the place known as Woodland Garden, go to Central Park. Bypass the Information Desk and set out on your own, resolute to locate the soft and rolling walking paths which wind their way through the woods and eventually reward you with lush, perfectly preened greenery. Start at the path located at the north edge of the lagoon and prepare to be impressed. A natural canopy is created overhead by the trees. Midway through your stroll, you come upon it. The garden meticulously tended and abundant with Celadine poppy, Comfrey, Hellebores and Vibernum. The Woodland Garden did not just sprout from the ground on its own. An original work of Citizens For Greenspace, the garden is now dutifully tended by a group of independent volunteers. An un-secret and unexclusive society without hush-

hush handshakes or complicated oaths. They do not seek fame or fortune. They pursue the camaraderie of likeminded volunteers and they exist to share this jewel with our community and welcome anyone with the same goals. But, their numbers need to increase. Pattie Chester a long-time board member for Carmel Clay Parks has been instrumental in the planning and implementation of Woodland Garden since the beginning. She says, “It is such a beautiful place, and I am looking for more volunteers to help us maintain it for the people who use it. No gardening experience is necessary, just a desire to work with others to create natural beauty.” Pattie is accompanied on her days working the garden by Sue Dillon, Mark Varnau and Mimi Merchun. She said, “I would not only love to see more people get involved to help us keep up the garden, but I hope the word gets out the garden exists. It is a gem to be shared!” Go ahead and divulge this secret. No reason to keep it just between you and me. To reach out and offer your green thumb, contact Pattie Chester at Pchester@indy.rr.com.

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Carmel artists Jerry Points, Mary Johnston and April Willy all received awards at the Art Comes Alive event last weekend at the Art Design Consultants Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio. award The annual event showcased 150 works, selected from more than 1,500 entries from around the nation, in a wide variety of media. Only four Indiana artists were selected; in addition to the three Carmel artists, Adam Noel from Indianapolis also was represented in the showcase. “I was pleasantly surprised by the number of awards we each received,” said Points, who is the president of the Carmel Arts & Design District Gallery Association. “It was the first year for all of us to participate.” The awards the artists received included publishing contracts for high quality, gyclée repro-

ductions from a large, international distributor, placement of their works in both public and private collections, and purchases of their original works. Additionally, Willy was awarded “Emerging Artist of the Year.” All three artists live in Carmel and show their work in the Arts & Design District. Points owns the Eye on Art Gallery, Johnston owns the Mary Johnston Gallery (both on Main Street) and Willy has a studio in the Indiana Design Center. In other art news, the installation of Indianapolis artist Donna S. Carr’s painting “Lady Justice” was just unveiled at Renmin University’s Law School in Beijing, China. She was personally asked to create a piece for the school and recently returned from China following the installation of her work there. Her work will be on display in the month of July at ArtSplash Gallery on Main Street in Carmel.

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CARMELFEST FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR On July 4th at 9:45pm, the incredible “CarmelFest Fireworks launched by Firestone” will light up the sky just north of the Carmel Gazebo. You will be amazed as over 3,960 pounds of explosive Fireworks are fired into the night with bursts of brilliant color! This year we have increased the size (weight & diameter) of the Fireworks shells...meaning a bigger “lift & bang”! Remember to have your radio tuned to FM 107.9 “The Mix” for the Fireworks countdown followed by music synchronized to the colorful pyrotechnics display.

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meeting spot (in advance). Lost To make the most of your CarmelFest kids will be celebration, here are some helpful tips: brought to the • Pack light – but bring some essentials Fire Departwith you - A light backpack with water ment. bottle, small packets of wet naps (for • Stake our sticky fingers or just to cool off), your space sunscreen, 3 band-aids, 2 granola bars, There's room for cell phone, breath spray (just in case you your own chairs indulge in a festival-food-gyro), a camera & blankets on and a mini-wallet. the Gazebo • CarmelFest allows coolers to bring in lawn. There are your own food & drinks - but Festival fare picnic tables is great and food & beverage vendors are and grassy spots by the Japanese Garden plentiful. (which is on the south side of the • Know the times & stages for your KidZone area.) There are viewing stands favorite shows - CarmelFest offers Free next to the Frisbee Dog Show (on the Entertainment on 4 stages: the Gazebo grass east of the KidZone). The North Stage, North Zone Stage, KidZone Family Zone area has tables with umbrellas and Stage and the Fire House Stage. The spots to set up chairs. complete schedule is on our web site. • Make a Meeting plan for picking up Enjoy this year’s CarmelFest Celebrateens or joining friends. The festival will tion on July 3rd (4pm-10:30pm) & 4th be filled with lots of people. Agree on a (Noon-10:30pm). See you there!

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I saw a flag that was labeled as a 50-star flag, and it was for sale for $6, but I noticed the way the stars were laid out it couldn’t possibly have 50 stars, so I counted the stars,” he said. “When I was done counting, I practically ran to the cash register.” It turns out his $6 flag was an 1889 40-star flag worth several hundred dollars. But Sutton’s days of counting the stars are winding down, and that is why he is parting with his dearly loved collection. He is 67 years old and wants to stop collecting because he doesn’t want to leave his kids with the burden of handling the assemblage when he is gone. However, he says that it probably will be a hard habit to

“Back then, it was not at all uncommon to advertise on flags, and each delegation at the convention would wave their flags with their adAs soon as Roman Chang, owner of the Carvertisements on them,” Sutton said. “I have one mel Old Town Antique Mall, saw his most recent with ‘Georgia’ printed on it in the display and it is window display, he went straight for another my favorite, the one I’m most proud of - I had to security system to keep an Cover story eye on it. trade a guy a rare 43-star flag to get it.” Although adults with enough disposable “I have never seen anyincome to rebuy their youth usually fuel the thing of that concentration, of that value or of antiques market, Sutton understands there will that significance in all my years in the business,” be very few people alive who were young in Chang said. “Not even in a museum.” the 1800s, but he hopes an appreciation for the What he saw was a whole lot of red, white American flag’s history will power the sale of his and blue – and stars and stripes. collection. And what a history that has been. Adorning the walls of the front window dis“No other flag in history has gone through play at COTAM, 33 W. Main St., is an American flag more transformations than the American collection valued at more than $70,000. It flag,” Sutton said. “Until 1912, you could put is owned by retired Carmel High School stars on the American flag in any configteacher Mark Sutton. “I have never seen anything of that the uration you wanted. The government never “And perhaps what’s most significant concentration, of that value or of that mandated the position, but only allocated an about the collection is that it is for sale,” additional star with each new state.” said Chang, who has been in the antiques significance in all my years in the Congress did establish in 1818 that the business for more than 20 years and has 13 stripes honoring the 13 original colonies operated COTAM for 11 years. “I’ve simply business. Not even in a museum.” remain constant and that only the stars never seen anything like this from one - Roman Chang would change after deciding that constantly person’s personal collection.” changing the stripes would make the flag to And what a collection it is. Gathered hard to discern from a distance. According from more than 40 years of wandering break, adding that if he stumbled across a really to Sutton, the 48-star flag was the longest runantique malls, flea markets, garage sales and rare one, he probably would have to buy it. ning in the country’s history with 47 years passanywhere else he thought he might find a flag “I’m a little sad seeing them go, but I always ing before Alaska joined the Union in 1959; at that for sale, the valuable collection all started from knew that they are history, and I was only their point, a 49th star was added. In 1960, Hawaii’s some simple advice: Always count the stars. custodian for a little while,” Sutton said. “Hopeadmission brought the 50th star. When Sutton first noticed a large collection of fully, they’ll all find homes where they’ll be treaAnd, if a 51st state ever joins the union, the flags at another dealer’s booth, he asked why sured as much as I have cherished them.” July 4th holiday would mark its appearance on he never noticed valuable flags for sale. The man Sutton said his favorite flag in the collection is the flag. Sutton explained that the 1818 Congress told him he was looking right at them and just one that was waved when Abraham Lincoln was also decided that each new star would be incornever knew it. nominated for the presidency in Chicago on May porated into the design of the flag effective on “He told me to make sure I always counted 18, 1860. the July 4th following the new state’s admission. the stars, and the next time I was out looking,

Interesting flag facts On June 14, 1777, the American Congress, “resolved that a flag for the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes alternated red and white with a Union of thirteen white stars in a blue field to represent a new constellation.” The current flag was created on July 4, 1960. Between 1977 and then, there were 25 other official versions of the American flag released by the government to recognize states’ admissions to the union. However, until 1912, the stars on those flags could be arranged however the flag maker wanted. According to Mark Sutton, the owner of a $70,000 flag collection on display at the Carmel Old Town Antique Mall, “There seems to be virtually no proof that Betsy Ross was commissioned to make that first flag.”

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Highlights of the display

37-star silk flag featuring the stars in a starshaped design created when Nebraska was admitted as a state in 1867

Historic 38-star paper flag

“Economized” Civil War flag modified by adding four stars to a 34-star flag to make it a 38-star flag

35-star flag with a rare pattern printed with the words “Von Gilsa’s Brigade 68th N.Y. Vol. Inft.” It advertised a German volunteer force which started the Civil War with 1,500 men and returned with only 300.

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On par It is our position that honoring the service of fallen Marines through the establishment of academic scholarships in their names, is a noble commemoration of their sacrifice for the freedom of our country. The 2013 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sept. 12 at Pebble Brook Golf Club in Noblesville. Funds raised from the tournament will be used to establish a scholarship in the name of 2013 Honoree PFC Deryk Hallal, an Indianapolis native and graduate of North Central High School. Deryk was killed in action in Fallujah, Iraq, in 2004. The scholarships are administered by the national office of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. This is the third year proceeds from the golf tournament have been used to establish a scholarship in the name of a fallen Marine. The 2012 Honoree was Sgt. Morgan Strader and the 2011 Honoree was Sgt. John Rankel. The long-term mission is to establish a perpetual scholarship in the name of each Marine from central Indiana that has been killed fighting in Iraq or Afghanistan since Sept. 11, 2001. Unfortunately, it will take many years to make that happen. For more details, please visit the MCSF website at http://www.mcsf.org/indygolf.

Straining the bath water Commentary by Terry Anker Like all too many things in my life, my cell phone is beginning to show a little wear and tear. It is a work horse, to be sure, and has traveled the world, taken and sent messages, emails and calls literally tens of thousands of times throughout the years; but after scores of parking lot drops (I often rest the phone in my lap while on a short drive and then forget it before I get out of the car – leading to many joyous occasions that find me on my belly reaching under the adjacent auto where various parts have landed after the phone hit the pavement), my trusty cell phone may be reaching the end of it useful life. Aside from the dents, dings and scratches of a well-lived existence, it is beginning to exhibit indications of memory limitations and processing difficulties. While one could certainly take this analogy to refer to the aging process we humans endure, for now it is enough to paraphrase

famed psychotherapist Sigmund Freud in asserting that sometimes a phone is just a phone. Replacing the device would be easy enough. Cell phone stores are as ubiquitous on the strip center landscape as fast food restaurants. But I must admit, as my hair grays and my waistline expands I have become more inclined to replace what I have with another of exactly what I had before. Today, mine is a Windows phone. Certainly, Android and Apple are great products. But, I am settled. My young staff encourages me to stay ever current. And, I am pleased that they do. Is there a way to move ahead and stay the same? The shape, quirks and function are familiar to me. How do we throw out the bath water and make sure to keep the baby behind? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK Wanna write us a letter? You can do it a couple ways. The easiest is to e-mail it to info@currentinwestfield.com. The old-fashioned way is to snail mail it to Current in Westfield, 30 S. Range Line Road, Carmel, IN 46032. Keep letters to 200 words max (we may make exceptions), and be sure to include your home ZIP code and a daytime number for verification.

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As this is being written, CarmelFest 2013 is six days off from lifting the lid on its 25th edition, the Silver Jubilee. Inside today’s Current in Carmel – and on the grounds of CarmelFest - you will find a special section devoted to the July 3-4 event. That section should provide you with everything you need to know to maximize on the experience of The Greatest Festival in Indiana. If the weather cooperates – and at this writing it seems it will – we’re anticipating in excess of 50,000 attendees. There’s so much to do, see and experience, that it will be well worth your time should you choose to attend – and we hope you will. We have written in this space about CarmelFest Chairman Jeff Worrell. We just want to take the opportunity to salute him and his various committees for what we’re certain will be a job well done with the silver-anniversary running of the festival. Planning actually starts in January, and it’s non-stop rock ‘n’ roll from that point until the last “door” is closed in the wee hours of July 5. You might recall it’s an all-volunteer force. Seriously, no one collects one thin dime. Selflessly, they donate hours upon hours under Worrell’s direction, and so when you run across a trash trooper or a stage hand, or any other volunteer, for that matter, please offer a pat on the back or word of encouragement. They do this for you, and they do it because they want to pay forward. Without the volunteers, this festival doesn’t happen. We believe plans are in place to stage something bigger and better than ever. And that happens in the name of giving you and Carmel a festival of which you can be proud. Happy Fourth of July, everyone! Enjoy silver jubilation. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

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Still time to buy a Spark Button Editor, Thanks to Current in Carmel, we are selling so many of the CarmelFest Spark Buttons this year to help pay for our fireworks show! I hope that everyone in Carmel who will be watching the July 4th CarmelFest Fireworks show will be wearing a Spark Button. Those who have bought a Spark Button are a supporter of the fireworks and also are getting so many coupons to use. You get all of the $3 or $6 purchase price back! If you have not bought your CarmelFest Spark Button now, make sure that you buy yours on July 3rd or 4th. We will be selling the Spark But-

tons in the CarmelFest area on the 3rd and 4th. We will also be selling them all along the CarmelFest parade routes from 9 am to 10:30 a.m. before the parade begins on the 4th (the parade begins at 10:30 a.m.). Then, if we still have any Spark Buttons unsold, we will be selling them all around the City Center area from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. before the fireworks show begins. Purchase yours so you can be a big CarmelFest fireworks supporter! Jack Badger - CarmelFest Spark Button Committee Chairman

‘Who left you in charge?’ Editor, With all of the real issues – like poverty and hunger and homelessness – affecting central Indiana and our nation, you chose to write your vapid column about a conjectural Clinton presidency. Who died and left you in charge of determining what may or not be best for our nation? You are right in saying that “substance has been kicked to the curb” – excepting that it is not

evidenced by the reelection of Obama but, rather, by the continued existence of your publication. To be sure, Carmel deserves a serious newspaper dedicated to the genuine and weighty issues of the day. Perhaps sparing us your inane pontifications will free up additional time that you could both devote to this worthy enterprise. Sincerely, Tom Simeon, 46032

Bored jar is ready for donations Commentary by Danielle Wilson My prayer for summer: “Powers that Be, grant me the serenity to endure six more weeks of no school, courage to face the rainy humor days, and wisdom to know when to call the grandparents.” Yes, my friends, summer vacation is upon us, and this year I am more confident than ever that I will not only survive, but actually enjoy it. With the help of all the major religions’ deities and some very careful planning, you, too, can have a great summer! Along that note, Doo and I held a family meeting in June where we hammered out the details for a homicide-free July. Our four children were invited to share their thoughts, and as expected, the biggest sticking point was about Xbox. Our boys argued that since it’s summer, they should be able to do whatever they want, including wasting weeks at a time sniping virtual zombies. We felt it might lead to serial killer status. Decision? Two hours max a day. Tough, kids! Another bone of contention was television. Again, our two boys spearheaded the debate. Essentially they felt that if they couldn’t watch at least a half-day’s worth of “Family Guy,” they would never know true happiness. We rebutted with something called a “book.” Bottom line? One hour a day, plus they have to participate in the library’s reading program. I’ll certainly take the free ice cream and bouncy ball if they don’t

want them. Also in the plan, the reinstatement of the “I’m bored” jar, a repository for the dollar fines handed out to anyone muttering any derivative of the word “boring.” Proceeds will go to an endof-summer Dairy Queen bonanza. Once again, to further enhance this summer’s salt mine experience, “Amish day” will occur weekly. It was proposed unwittingly two years ago by our then 9-year-old son who, at the aforementioned decision to limit electronic interaction, cried, “I’m not going all Amish!” Should have kept your mouth shut Andrew, for you will indeed go Amish. No video games, computers, or television for one whole day. Our kids will be forced to use their imaginations and find old-fashioned forms of amusement. It may not work, but their discomfort should prove highly entertaining. So, the chore chart is up and rockin’, and the Forced Family Game night schedule (“You will have fun, damn it!”) is in full swing. We’re keeping our fingers crossed that our careful planning will result in a blissful summer vacation. If not, I’m more than prepared to offer up ritualistic sacrifices to any god out there. They take children, right? Peace out.

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Ever since my wife retired she has a lot more time to read, including Prevention magazine, an annoying little publication that humor makes you worry about nearly every aspect of your life from the second you wake up in the morning. The big topic in each month’s issue is antioxidants in our food, which the editors claim “shield us against free radicals that inflame our artery linings, turn normal cells cancerous, damage our eyesight, increase obesity and visibly age us.” When given a choice, I’d rather read Bride Magazine in the doctor’s office. According to an article by Jo Robinson, excerpted from her book “Eat on the Wild Side,” prehistoric man had superior food, far richer in vitamins and minerals than modern-day fare. Of course, those guys had a lifespan of only 22 years, which meant they never had to raise a teenager. I’d have thought that would add an extra 20 years, easily. The writer is a bit obsessed with how corn has diminished in nutritional value during the millennia. She claims that corn is much too sweet nowadays. (Yeah, that’s a common complaint you hear at the farmer’s market.) The author instructs the reader on how not to cook corn, advising against “ripping off the husks, stripping the silk and putting the naked ears into the water.” This is the most erotic para-

graph ever to appear in Prevention.” Other fruits and vegetables have also faltered. The writer claims there was once an apple that had 100 times the antioxidants that most fruit has today. Sadly, someone has already eaten that apple. This magazine has nothing but bad news. Salad is the biggest loser in today’s world. Robinson wants us to treat our leafy friends right. She recommends we pull the lettuce leaves apart, soak in water 20 minutes, and spin dry. Then place in a plastic bag with 20 evenly spaced pin pricks. This is more time than I spend with any of my current friends. Oh, and there’s this: “Tearing lettuce leaves before storing them doubles the antioxidants because plants respond to ‘insults’ by producing bitter phytonutrients to fend off insects and animals.” If you think your head of lettuce was insulted when you tore its leaves, see how it feels when you spit it out. When my wife finished this article, she was torn as to whether to believe every word. “I’m not saying I’m not anti- antioxidants, she told me. I have no idea what that sentence means, but I think four negatives make a positive.

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The Fourth of July is fast approaching. This means fireworks. Lots of them. A great many of which seem to have come into the humor possession of the goobers who moved in down the street a few weeks ago, who have been busily and noisily getting a head start on celebrating America’s independence. This raises a conflict in me. For most of my life I have been of two minds about fireworks. On the one hand, I liked them. And on the other hand, I REALLY liked them. But now I see a third hand, and it is holding up a sign saying fireworks are fine in their time and place, but their time is not 10 p.m. on a mid-June evening and their place is not across the street and down the block a little. Of course, we’re dealing with morons here. You can tell by the way they go about setting off their explosives. There are no cannonades, no fusillades, no rapid-fire bursts. Oh, no. They do it one at a time. You’ll hear a sharp report followed by the giggles of people who think they have done something really amusing: BANG! Hee hee hee hee hee. Then you get a couple of minutes of silence before the next:BANG! Hee hee hee hee hee. Something tells me this was not what Jefferson, Adams and Franklin had in mind when they sat down to hash out the Declaration of Inde-

pendence. I just can’t imagine John Adams telling Tom Jefferson to “put something in there about the inalienable right of jeeters to set off firecrackers in the most annoying fashion possible.” Now, don’t get me wrong. I like a good fireworks display. You’ll notice I said a good one. I am not thinking of some doofus in his backyard shooting Roman candles into the air. Which invariably happens while the big fireworks are going on. Oh, come on. Like people are going to turn their attention away from the real fireworks to watch a bunch of pathetic pink fireballs that can barely clear the garage roof. Boy, I’m grouchy. Lack of sleep will do that to you, you know. That and frustration with the alarming lack of imagination shown by the artillery division down the street. Plainly said, I have had it up to here with this moronic BANG hee hee hee stuff. I guess the only thing for me to do is to fight back. A man can only take so much. It is time for action. No, I’m not going to call the cops. I’m going to go get a bag of cherry bombs and show them how it’s done. Then we’ll see who gets to hee hee hee. Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline. com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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THIS WEEK Farmers market – Visit the Carmel Farmers Market July 6 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Carmel’s Center Green, located adjacent CARMEL to the Palladium concert hall. The market features more than 60 vendors in addition to to cooking demonstrations and music. Live music from the Carmel Rotary Amphitheater is also featured. Free parking in the adjoining 600-car parking garage is also available. For more information, call 710-0162 or visit www.carmelfarmersmarket.com. (Above) Members of the Zionsville Lions Club carry a giant American Flag through downtown. (Photo provided) (Left) A boat parade participant cruises by the Fall Creek Road Bridge over Geist Reservior during the 2012 Blast on the Bridge celebration. (File photo by Dan Domsic)

The annual balloon glow will take place Saturday night in Cicero, closing out the three-day Lights over Morse. (File photo by Robert Herrington)

Music series – Wind down from the Fourth of July at the Fridays After Dark FISHERS Music Series on July 5. Tim Brickley will be supplying the tunes at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr., from 8 to 10 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The weather line is 595-3491.

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Looking for ways to celebrate Independence Day close to home? Various communities and cities across Hamilton County and fourth Zionsville have you covered with all types of events and entertainment before, during and after July 4. CarmelFest • Date: Wednesday and Thursday • Time: 4 to 10:30 p.m. July 3 and 8 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. July 4 • Where: Carmel Civic Square • Events: Wednesday – Free live music will take place from 4 to 10:30 p.m. with The Wright Brothers headlining in the evening, free family entertainment from 4 to 9 p.m., and CarmelFest has Talent semifinals. Thursday – Freedom run/walk, Fourth of July Parade, outdoor festival, KidZone, CarmelFest has Talent finals, and live music from JohnnyMac Band, Toy Factory, Funky Junk, The Tides, My Yellow Rickshaw and Carmel Symphony Orchestra. • Fireworks: 9:45 p.m. Thursday • Website: www.carmelfest.net • • • •

Lights over Morse Date: Thursday to Saturday Time: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday Where: Cicero Events: Kids Carnival and craft and food vendors all weekend; parade, fair and fireworks, Thursday; basketball, cornhole and volleyball tournaments, fish fry and music festival, Fri-

day; and Kiwanis breakfast, talent show, golf cart poker run and balloon glow, Saturday. • Fireworks: 10 p.m. Thursday • Website: www.lightsovermorselake.com

Westfield Rocks the Fourth Date: Thursday Time: 4 to 10 p.m. Where: Asa Bales Park, 205 W. Hoover St. Events: Live music from Dave & Rae and Stella Luna & the Satellites; kid’s area with games, crafts and bounce houses; and Headliners Car Show. • Fireworks: 9:45 p.m. • Website: westfieldrocksthe4th.com • • • •

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Noblesville Fourth of July Parade & Festival Date: Thursday Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Where: Noblesville High School, 18111 Cumberland Rd. Events: Parade begins in downtown Noblesville at 5 p.m. A free festival with live music by The Impalas, Animalia animal shows, games (for adults and children), rock climbing wall, magician and car show is 6 to 10 p.m. at Noblesville High School. Fireworks: 10 p.m. Website: www.noblesvillefireworksfestival.com

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Blast on the Bridge Date: Thursday Time: 5 to 11 p.m. Where: Geist Reservoir bridge Events: The Fall Creek Road Bridge closes to

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car traffic and converts into a family-friendly fireworks pre-show. Attendees bring lawn chairs to enjoy an evening featuring a boat parade, skydivers, live music, food vendors, and more. • Fireworks: Approximately 10 p.m. • Website: atgeist.com/blast-bridge/ Zionsville Date: Thursday Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Where: Lions Park, 115 S. Elm St. Events: Patriotic music tribute, cornhole tournament, Miss Indiana Terrin Thomas and Miss Indiana Outstanding Teen, Kids Corner with moonwalks, face painting, clowns and mascot, and traditional activities like watermelon eating, three legged races, water balloon toss contests, and much more. • Fireworks: 10 p.m. Thursday • Website: www.zionsvillelions.com • • • •

Sheridan Date: Thursday Time: 10:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. Where: Main Street and Biddle Memorial Park Events: Parade begins at 10:45 a.m. at Sheridan High School. Biddle Memorial Park will host the celebration and family activities like: antique tractor show and contest; live music performances from Dave Elmore, Barker Sisters & John, D.J. Ray, and Phase II; karaoke contest; ping pong ball drop; and bubble blowing, hula hoop and watermelon eating contests. • Fireworks: 9:45 p.m. Thursday • • • •

Matchbox Twenty and Goo Goo Dolls – Matchbox Twenty and Goo Goo NOBLESVILLE Dolls are bringing their co-headlining tour to Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., on Sunday, July 7. Both bands gained rock radio prominence during the 1990s and continue to release new albums today. Cost is $32 for the lawn and $38.50 and $122.15 for pavilion seats. For more information, visit www.livenation.com. Marketplace at Westfield – With the Westfield Farmers Market out of comWESTFIELD mission for the 2013 season, Ameriana Bank is opening its parking lot to vendors on Friday evenings this summer at the corner of Ind. 32 and Carey Road. The market will operate from 5-8 p.m. Fridays now through Sept. 27. Admission is free and the marketplace will contain vendors that were scheduled for the Westfield Farmers Market. Paint Out Exhibition – The SullivanMunce Cultural Center, 225 W. HawzionsVILLE thorne St., will open its Paint Out Exhibition on Tuesday, July 9. This popular exhibit features the beautiful works created by artists who participated in the Zionsville Paint Out on June 15. The exhibition will run through July 27 and is free and open to the public. For more information, call 873-4900 or visit www.sullivanmunce.org.

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Fishers Summer Concert Series: ‘BBI’ • Energetic dance music for all generations spanning from the ‘50s through today. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and picnic food/drinks at this free concert. • 6 Municipal Dr., Fishers • 7 to 9 p.m. • 5953150 • www.fishers.in.us/department/?fDD=9-0

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Noblesville July 4th Parade and Fireworks Festival • Parade begins at 5 p.m. in downtown Noblesville, followed by a festival at Noblesville High School until 10 p.m. that includes fireworks, activities for kids, teens and adults, a classic car show, music, food vendors and more. • Downtown Noblesville and Noblesville High School, 18111 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville • 5 to 10 p.m. • Free • 7766367 • www.noblesvillefireworksfestival.com Westfield Rocks the Fourth • Live music by Dave and Rae, a car show, marketplace vendors, kids’ area, a beverage market and fireworks will be held at Asa Bales Park. • 205 W. Hoover St., Westfield • 4 to 10 p.m. • Free • 804-3184 • www.westfieldrocksthe4th.com Americana Fest Featuring Bob Dylan and His Band, Wilco And My Morning Jacket • Bob Dylan, a radically influential rock, jazz, swing, blues, and folk artist and songwriter, gained notoriety in the ‘60s

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Regional Monthly Newsletter Editor of the Year Award. Mended Hearts is a non-profit Cardiac Support Group and is 61 years old. There are more than 200 chapters in the nation and more than 70 Mended Little Hearts chapters. Mended Hearts mission is inspiring hope and improving the quality of life for heart patients and their families through on-going peer-to-peer support. Hamilton County Mended Hearts Chapter 350 Accredited Visitors visit patients in Riverview Hospital who are dealing with a “heart event.” Riverview Hospital is their partner and sponsor for this program. Mended Hearts also is in partnership with the local cardiology team at St.Vincent Care Group. For more information, contact lindakm1951@yahoo. com.

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Linda Mason and Hal Hatch recently attended the National Convention of Mended Hearts, Inc., in San Diego, Calif., where they received achievements the Regional Co-Mended Hearts of the Year Award. This award has never been given to two people and is the highest Regional Award to be presented. Hamilton County Mended Hearts Chapter 350 received four Central Region Awards. There are eight Regions in the country, with the Central Region being comprised of Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and part of Pennsylvania. Other local award-winners included Bill Kight as Regional Visitor of the Year Award and Linda Mason as the

Rally for the Cure plans event

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The Plum Creek Golf Club Ladies League is hosting a Rally for the Cure golf event on July 31. Last year’s event raised more than $10,000 for the fundraising central Indiana affiliate of Susan G. Komen, and proceeds will again go to the local affiliate, and participants will win a car with a hole-in-one on Hole No. 9, courtesy of Penske Chevrolet. The event is an 18-hole, two-woman outing with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Registration, cart decorating and continental breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. Lunch will

immediately follow golf, with drawings for raffle prizes donated by many local businesses. All participants are asked to wear pink. Entry fee is $75 per golfer and includes green and cart fees, continental breakfast, lunch, prizes, a $20 donation to Rally for the Cure, goody bag and much more. Twoperson teams are required, and entry forms are available at the Plum Creek Pro Shop or by contacting lesliemwilson4@gmail.com. Deadline for entries is July 8. For more information contact Leslie Wilson at lesliemwilson4@gmail.com or at 910-0594.

Methodist Sports expands services – Neighbors in the Westfield area have a new option for orthopedic and sports medicine care. Patients can schedule appointments with Mark Ritter, M.D., of Methodist Ritter Sports Medicine at a new office in Westfield off of Ind. 32. Ritter specializes in treating patients with knee and shoulder injuries. He honed his skills as a team physician in the American Hockey League, and he serves as the lead team physician for the University of Indianapolis. “I am looking forward to the opportunity to see patients in Westfield because it's a growing area with active residents,” Ritter said. “Now, they can schedule appointments with us while staying close to home, work and school.” Ritter will see patients at his Westfield office at Rehabilitative and Orthopedics Centers of Indiana, 514 E. Ind. 32. For appointments or more information, call 817-1200. In addition to seeing patients in Westfield on a rotating basis on Fridays, Ritter will continue to see his patients at Methodist Sports Medicine Carmel and Greenwood locations.

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The Dept. of Workforce Development has reported that Indiana’s unemployment rate decreased to 8.3 percent in May, economy down from 8.5 percent a month earlier, as the state’s private sector added 9,000 jobs. The agency said the increase in private sector jobs is the largest monthly increase in Indiana since February 2012. Growth occurred at twice the national average for the month (0.4 percent vs. 0.2 percent). Commissioner Scott Sander said private sector employment in the Hoosier State is now at pre-recession levels not seen since July 2008. Area United States May 2013 May 2012 Indiana May 2013 May 2012 Hamilton Co. May 2013 May 2012 Carmel May 2013 May 2012

“May was quite a positive month for job growth in the Hoosier State,” he said. “Most tangible employment measures seem to be trending in the right direction for the moment, which is cause for cautious optimism.” Sanders said Indiana has added 45,300 private sector jobs during the past year, more than a third of which have occurred since the start of 2013. He said 13 percent of private-sector growth during the past year has come from manufacturing. Nine of Indiana’s 92 counties have an unemployment rate of 10 percent or higher, while just two have rates below 6 percent. Hamilton County’s rate of 5.6 percent was the lowest in the state.

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144,432,000 142,727,000

11,302,000 12,271,000

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38,336 37,613

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Fireworks safety tips

Commentary by Ben Coe

Bottle rockets and firecrackers can fly in any direction and may explode on or near someone instead of up in the air. SparInsurance klers are also a huge risk, as they burn at very high temperatures and are often given to children too young to use them safely. All fireworks pose potential risks of burn, blindness and other injury. When using fireworks, always plan carefully in advance for who will shoot them and what safety precautions you will have in place. Here are some suggestions to ensure safety and avoid accidents: • Use fireworks and sparklers outdoors only. • Only use fireworks if they are legal where you live (check both state and local laws). The National Council on Fireworks Safety provides easy-to-use information on state laws at www.fireworksafety.org. • Always have a hose or water bucket handy. • Only use fireworks as intended. Do not alter or combine them, and do not use homemade fireworks. • Keep spectators a safe distance away. • Wear safety goggles when handling or shooting off fireworks.

• Do not shoot fireworks off if under the influence of alcohol. • Never give sparklers to young children. • Show children how to properly hold sparklers, how to stay far enough away from other children and what not to do (throw, run or fight with sparkler in hand) – but supervise closely, regardless. • Point fireworks away from people, homes, trees, etc. • Never try to relight a dud (a firework that didn’t properly ignite). • Soak all firework debris in water before throwing it away. • Do not carry fireworks in your pocket or shoot them from metal or glass containers. • Never let children play with fireworks unsupervised. • Make sure pets are secure and inside before setting off any fireworks that may scare them or harm their sensitive ears. Ben Coe is with Shepherd Insurance & Finanacial Services. Have an insurance question you need answered? Send it to asktheadvisor@shepherdins.com.

Coffee hike – Starbucks was recently poised to up the cost of many of its drinks at two thirds of its U.S. locations by about one percent. If you’re concerned about the price jump, using your own tumbler or reusable Starbucks cup shaves 10 cents off your drink. – www.money.cnn.com

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LIFESTYLE

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When to use on and onto

Commentary by Jordan Fischer

Question: “I’m wondering how you differentiate between the words ‘on’ and ‘onto?’ Like in the sentence: ‘My cat grammar guy jumped on my head.’ Should it be ‘onto?’” Answer: Your cat does that too? We recently had a kitten move in with us, and her favorite place seems to be my face, particularly when I’m trying to catch a few winks. Anyway … on to our grammar question. There are actually three prepositions worth learning about here: “on,” “onto” and “on to.” “On” and “onto” are both used to refer to a position in relation to a concrete noun. “On to,” which we’ll talk about last, can be a bit more abstract. “On,” to allow the Merriam-Webster its moment, is used as “a function word to indicate position in contact with and supported by the top surface of” something. You can sit on a chair. A cup can rest on a table. Your cat can lie on your keyboard.

“Onto” is used to indicate movement to a position on an object. “Onto” is an “action preposition,” if there were such a thing. You walk onto a stage. You fall onto your bed. Your cat leaps onto your face. You get the picture. “On to” is used abstractly to indicate progress toward something, e.g. “moving on to bigger and better things.” “On to” is not used with concrete nouns. And so, back to your original question: Your cat jumped onto your head. Once there, it rested on your head. And while I was writing this column, my kitten leapt onto my computer mouse several times. I guess cats know their prey, even in our digital age. And now you know how to use “on,” “onto” and “on to.” Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for Current Publishing. To ask Jordan a grammar question, write him at rjfische@gmail.com.

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What’s my favorite plant?

Commentary by Holly Lindzy

If I had a dollar for every time I was asked to name my favorite plant, I could retire, but I wouldn’t. Outdoors I love plants. And I love to run my mouth about my opinions, so when someone asks me about my favorites, a puppy dog tail wags in my head. Granted, my answer often depends on the time of year and what’s in bloom. But, I have my go-to, (drumroll, please) the magnificent Oakleaf Hydrangea. Any plant that’s special to me has to have more than one season of interest. I mean, if you’re going to spend a designated dollar amount on one plant, doesn’t that just make sense? So, if it’s got an amazing bloom and great fall color, for instance, it’s on the list. Now, back to my Oakleaf which bears so many wonderful attributes I wonder whether I can fit them all in my dedicated space of 300 words. Right now, I am divinely smitten with its plump form and plentiful bloom. Planted in part sun about five years ago, my 6-foot by 6-foot shrub is covered in huge clusters of white blooms bobbing atop carefree, oak leaf shaped foliage which will take on a red-purple fall color. By then, the flower heads will have aged to a handsome pink. (Yes, pink!) And when the plant is spent, dried blooms will remain to accompany the peeling bark of the stems. Need I say more? But wait. There is more. People may think

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(with frowns on their faces, I’m sure) they don’t have the space for such a massive shrub. Fret not, for there are dwarf varieties equally as beautiful. Sikes, Pee Wee or Ruby Slippers will fit your smaller space in part sun and be just as stunning and care free. So, there you have it – my all-time favorite plant and secret to traffic-stopping, conversation-starting garden design: Oakleaf Hydrangea as an anchor or focal point. That’s my opinion. No dollar necessary. Holly Lindzy is an Indiana accredited horticulturalist and advanced master gardener residing in Noblesville. Email your gardening woes (or wisdom) to hollylindzy@gmail.com.

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