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National Night Out – On Aug. 5, neighborhoods throughout Fishers are being asked to join forces with other communities nationwide for the 31st Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. Fishers Police Chief George Kehl invites residents to spend the evening in the Nickel Plate District from 7 to 10 p.m. This free community event will include a bounce house, vortex tunnel, video game demos, a demonstration by the Police K-9 team and tours of the police department. There will also be food trucks and Tenth of Never will perform in the Nickel Plate Amphitheater.

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Brad Jacobs, (right) a senior at Fishers High School, with volunteer Glenn Brown created 12,000 meals for Fishers residents in need. (Submitted photo) Founded Jan. 25, 2011, at Fishers, IN Vol. IV, No. 24 Copyright 2013. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved. 30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444 info@youarecurrent.com The views of the columnists in Current in Fishers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.

By Beth Taylor • news@currentinfishers.com Trowels, shovels, brushes, and sifters helped campers uncover artifacts from the past at Conner Prairie’s new specialty camp offering – hands-on learning Archaeology Camp. The weeklong camp, held July 14 through 18, began with class instruction on Monday. Campers learned key archaeological concepts, as well as some fundamentals on stratigraphy, the branch of geology that studies rock layering. Campers were guided through formulating hypotheses, researching questions, and preparing presentations. Tuesday through Thursday, campers explored dig sites by working with the same tools as those used by professional archeologists to excavate four layers of soil and rock, at a depth of 1.5 feet. Program Developer Gail Brown spent about a month gathering artifacts and objects. He and his team created four 3’x3’ dig sites. “We bury artifacts that could actually be found in this area in the four layers,” he said. Discoveries by campers included pottery, old nails, tools and bone fragments.

“Campers are placed in groups of mixed ages and abilities because we find that the older kids naturally take on leadership roles,” said Brown. Crafts and art projects, such as creating sand art bottles and working with pottery, were also part of the week’s activities. “I thought it was super fun, and I got to meet a lot of new friends; I learned about archaeology, and now I find it more interesting,” said sixth grade camper, Sarah Ellis. “We came up with connections. We found a piece of pottery in our dig area that came from Prairie Town.” Parents also enjoyed the camp. “Creating the connections helps with critical-thinking skills, and learning how to come up with a hypothesis is great,” said Sarah’s mom, Elizabeth Ellis. On Friday, campers prepared poster board presentations to complement their group’s findings for the week. “We offer suggestions, but the campers came up with the questions they wanted to answer and how to display their findings,” said Brown. Parents and guests toured the exhibit-like presentations. Campers eagerly provided thoughtful answers to questions about their findings.

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HSE pigskin event – The public is invited to the HSE Football Pigskin Indoor Tailgate and Auction from 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Fishers Forum Conference Center, 11313 USA Parkway. The cost is $38 per person and includes a buffet dinner, meet and greet HSE football players, silent auction, giveaways and games. Cash bar will be available. Proceeds benefit HSE football program. Register online at www.HSEPigskin.org. Dean’s list – The following Fishers residents were named to the dean’s list: Anna Margit Villanyi, Washington University in St. Louis; Danielle Sadler, Caroline Cieciura, Samuel Castell, Michael Brockman and Gabriel Boris of Miami University; Haley Netherton, University of Maine. In addition, Connor McCalley and Derek Zike of Miami University were named to the President’s List, which includes the top three percent of undergraduates. Fishers Library programs – The Fishers Library has a full line-up of programs for all ages throughout August. There’s a LEGO challenge for youth, programs for homeschoolers, a fiction writers’ group for adults, book discussion groups, adult literacy and computer classes. Most classes are free of charge. For a class listing and more information, check out currentinfishers. com.

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Every year at the Hamilton County 4-H Fair, Morgan Hasler and her mother got teary eyed when Noblesville sisters Nikki Boram and Dani Robinson name the Bret Boram Memorial Award winner to one hard-working 4-H’er, in memory of their late brother. Hasler, however, never expected to find herself as the recipient. To read more, visit www. currentinwestfield.com.

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Special needs children in Fishers are being given the opportunity to summer fun play and grow this summer at Camp Riley. Five Fishers families have children attending Camp Riley which has been in operation for almost 60 years and is located at Indiana University’s outdoor recreation center, Bradford Woods, near Martinsville. Over 200 campers are attending Camp Riley this summer. Children with disabilities are able to attend Camp Riley. It is part of Riley Hospital for Children and the activities are customized to meet each child’s individual needs and abilities. Fishers resident Amy Ettinger has twin boys that have attended Camp Riley for the last two years. “It’s hard trusting people that you don’t know with your child, especially in an environment that you don’t know,” Ettinger said. “However, at the camp, they are staffed with such talented people that they make everything adaptable for the children. I am just in awe of what the staff can do and how they have set things up for the kids.” Ettinger’s twins, Trey and Blake, 15, have Cerebral Palsy. The boys love going to Camp Riley because they are able to do activities they normally would not be able to do such as climbing “Cardiac Hill,” swimming in a lake, and horseback riding. “They love going to camp,” she said. “They look forward to it. They can’t wait to get rid of mom and have a week or two to themselves with friends and camp counselors and doing fun activities.” Camp Riley assists special needs children in developing skills that allow them to become more independent. It empowers them by increasing their confidence to achieve without feeling limited or restricted by their disability. “It has helped them to develop positive attitudes, they are more engaged in group activities, it has helped with their social skills, and their independence,” Ettinger said. “It has helped them to become enthused about doing things by themselves and without me or family.” Any child between the ages of 8 and 18 can

15-year-old Blake Gipson enjoys Camp Riley. (Submitted photo)

attend Camp Riley regardless of the family’s ability to pay. The camp runs from mid-June to the end of July. “I have nothing but great things to say about it,” Ettinger said. “I encourage all families to check it out and to enroll their child. It’s a great opportunity for the child and the parent.” To learn more about Camp Riley, visit http:// www.rileykids.org/about/camp_riley/.

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Fishers as a gluten-free destination By Lindsey Bockhorst • news@currentinfishers.com One out of 133 Americans suffer from the autoimmune condition known as Celiac health Disease, a disorder in which the small intestine is hypersensitive to gluten, leading to difficulty and pain in digesting food. This number doesn’t reflect the other percentage of people who are affected by a gluten intolerance on any level. Thousands of Hoosiers have lived with this condition for years, and many have been recently diagnosed, finding themselves beginning a challenging learning curve of how to treat their bodies and experiencing an entirely new way of viewing food. The Fishers area is at the forefront of this health movement, incorporating gluten-free options into their menus and providing a safe environment for those who are highly sensitive to kitchens with even the slightest cross-contamination issues. Some of the town’s most sought-after glutenfree establishments include: • CR Heroes: tout a dedicated deep dryer and some of the best chicken wings in town and even a gluten-free beer option! • Cheeseburger in Paradise: a wide variety of delicious and safe gluten-free options. • Donatos: original and traditional gluten-free pizza options with a very strict preparation protocol. • St. Yared: a new Ethiopian restaurant with a very knowledgeable gluten-free owner. • Rita’s Backyard: numerous gluten-free offerings with a beautiful atmosphere to boot. • Detour American Grille & Bar: offers an expansive menu of gluten-free food to suit your mood. Along with local restaurants recognizing the importance of gluten-free awareness, Indy’s own nonprofit Gluten-Free Living Now has been supporting local residents in their gluten-free journey for years, particularly in the form of their annual Expo. The popular Expo has received national attention and was purchased this past fall by the brand Living Without’s ownership, Belvoir Media Group, to tour the country after three successful years in Indianapolis.

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A kickoff show this May in San Diego set the tone for a wonderful event and now the new Living Without’s Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest is excited to be back on their home turf at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Aug. 23 and 24. Fishers resident Lindsey Bockhorst has helped facilitate the acquisition of the show as the original Marketing Director for Gluten-Free Living Now Expo and continues as the PR and Marketing Director for the new series of nationwide Fests. The Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest is looking to continue supporting gluten-free Hoosiers by hosting hundreds of vendors and key sponsors at the Fair Grounds to sample out food and educate attendees on the latest and greatest products in the gluten-free world. The list of prominent presenters will be sure to touch on topics that greatly affect those that live with Celiac Disease, gluten intolerance and other food related allergies. Cutting-edge news on medical research, nutrition and product labeling are just some of the material our gluten-free connoisseurs will cover throughout the course of the Fest. For more information or to pre-purchase tickets, visit www.gffafest.com.

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A path to opera in Fishers By Mackenzie Klahr • news@currentinfishers.com

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As music goes, the Indianapolis area, including Fishers, isn’t exactly known as a hot music bed for opera. However, a Fishers computer programmer is looking to create a path here for operatic singers. By the end of his 20s Eric Wickens realized that he wanted to pursue a career in operatic music. With a family and a life already established he is now working to create opportunities and a place for singers like himself. “My voice, because of its color and size, doesn’t fit in a cover band,” Wickens said. “I’ve always felt that, for my particular voice type, it’s kind of rough trying to find opportunities to do the kind of things I want to do.” Throughout the majority of his life, Wickens has been involved in music. While attending Purdue University, he was a member of the Glee club and later became a member of organizations such as the Indianapolis Opera Chorus and the Indianapolis Civic Theater. Today, Wickens is focusing on three things: his solo career, directing his ensemble group VOCE and working with the Lyric Operatic Theater of Indiana of which he is a founding father. His recently-released album entitled “Comfort,” which is a collection of classical sacred songs, has sold roughly 100 physical copies and is being performed in his upcoming concerts at local churches and the Artsgarden in Indianapolis.

The latest album from singer Eric Wickens, of Fishers, is entitled “Comfort” and is a collection of classical, sacred songs. (Submitted photo)

“The CD will hopefully be a start to bring back my voice style to a broader audience and hopefully give me a foothold in doing that,” Wickens said. In October, Wickens will be performing in the Music of the Night concert located at Crown Hill Cemetery the two weekends before Halloween. “I kind of do a little bit of an evil-ish voice and go into a little more dramatic persona and then do a medley from phantom of the opera,” Wickens said. In upcoming months Wickens is looking to release his Christmas album on iTunes. For more information on Wickens and his concert dates, you can visit his website at ericwickens.com.

Lots happening in enterprise news@currentinfishers.com At its July 21 meeting, the Fishers town council approved an economic development package that moves forward the deal to business bring Jarden Home Brands to Fishers. The company will buy and occupy the former Sony facility at 121st St. and Cumberland Rd. which has been empty for some time. The agreement represents more than $16 million in investment and nearly 300 jobs by 2019. The economic development package includes permit fee waivers, two-year vacant building tax abatement and 10-year personal property tax abatement for a total estimated incentive package worth $1.1 million. Jarden Corporation is a world-class consumer products company with a diverse portfolio of products, over 120 brands and a global presence. Reportedly, the company will begin to move into its new facility next month. It looks like Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen will be coming to Fishers Marketplace at Ind. 37 and 131st St. AFC Enterprises, which owns Popeye’s, has bought a .96-acre out-lot at the site. Seventeen co-working venues and innovation centers throughout Indiana have recently joined forces to create the IndianaCoWorking Passport, an agreement to grant access to members as they travel throughout Indiana. With the introduction of the Indiana CoWorking Passport,

entrepreneurs who live and work in one part of the state – and are members of their local co-working organization – will be able to work at another co-working site or innovation hub in another part of the state. The Indiana CoWorking Passport includes not only traditional co-working venues like Launch Fishers and MatchBOX in Lafayette, but also extends to innovation centers like Purdue’s Research Parks and Indianapolisbased DeveloperTown. The Indiana CoWorking Passport network currently includes 17 locations. Participating sites (and cities) are: • Launch Fishers (Fishers) • MatchBOX (Lafayette) • The Hinge Bureau (Indianapolis) • Velocity (Jeffersonville) • The Innovation Station (Evansville) • Launch Terre Haute (Terre Haute) • The Innovation Connector (Muncie) • The Anvil (West Lafayette) • The Foundry (West Lafayette) • Purdue Technology Centers (West Lafayette, Merrillville, Indianapolis, New Albany) • Co-Work Btown (Bloomington) • DeveloperTown (Indianapolis) • The Outpost (Columbia City) • The Speak Easy (Indianapolis) Members of participating co-working sites who wish to visit another participating site simply register at www.IndianaCoWorkingPassport.com.

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Our house is always loud By Heather Kestian Our house is always loud. With two young boys who are very spirited, there is always something being built or plain talk destroyed, feet stomping through the house, or tests of human shrieking capacity. I had a friend over who is the mom to girls. Her girls are wonderful creatures. They play cards and read books, play nicely with their dolls and are quiet. It amazes me. I ask her how she does it. Her response: “They are just that way.” About half way through her visit she said, “Is it always this loud? Do they always run around like this?” I chuckled to myself because I had not considered the noise and raucous behavior lately. I have two children who are each 100 percent boy. It is what it is. I appreciate her perspective and it got me to thinking about childhood development. My boys have a ridiculous amount of energy and can hardly sit still for more than five minutes. Their minds wander at approximately 100 miles per hour. They have more questions than I can answer. They are in constant motion. Her girls are

quiet and contemplative. They can sit for impressively long periods of time. By no means am I saying that all boys and all girls are this way. However, I then started thinking about the classroom. Having visited my child’s classroom last year, I noticed a distinct difference between the girls and boys. When my child would come home and say “all the girls were on purple today,” and I think I finally understand why. Children are different, and I think that is okay. We have adapted to our kids’ needs over time. We see the importance of releasing their energy. We have to get them out of the house on a daily basis. On rainy days, we wake up and formulate a plan for our survival. If we fail to release the energy, it is likely our entire house will explode. My current research suggests that these little people may be the equivalent of atomic bombs.

Heather Kestian is a Fishers resident and mother. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism, as well as a master’s degree in education. Her family moved to Fishers in 2010.

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The British are coming … to Fishers By John Cinnamon • news@currentinfishers.com

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These British don’t wear red coats and carry muskets. They wear orange visitors shorts and carry basketballs. The one thing they do have in common with their ancestors from 1775, however, is that they want to defeat their counterparts here in the “colonies.” These British are 18 young boys from Champions Academy, a basketball organization based just outside London near the town of Billericay, who come to Fishers (and other spots in the Midwest) almost every year to play in youth basketball tournaments and get a taste of American sports and culture. James Potter, the director of Champions Academy, has been bringing his teams of eighth- and 10th-graders to Fishers for almost 10 years. Prior to that, Potter’s group had traveled to other parts of the U.S., mainly along the East Coast. It was during a 2005 trip to Carmel (where Potter has friends) that he became aware of Fishers and its Sister Cities relationship with Billericay, England. “We didn’t know anything about Fishers,” said Potter. “And then we realized that Fishers was the town that our local town was connected to.” The relationship seemed like a natural fit. Since then, the kids of Champions Academy have made Fishers a regular stop during their two-week tours of America. While visiting Indiana earlier this month, they played in the Indiana

Eigth-graders from England’s Champions Academy (in orange) battle a Fishers team at Riverside Jr. High in a July 21 game. (Photo by John Cinnamon)

Classic Basketball Tournament at Fishers’ Best Choice Fieldhouse, as well as casual pick-up games at Riverside Jr. High and Fishers High School. They also tried their hand at baseball at Billericay Park (of course) and Footgolf at Balmoral Golf Club.

Harry Mullender, a 16-year-old who also traveled with the team to Fishers in 2012, appreciates what the locals know as “Hoosier Hysteria.” “People are just crazy about basketball,” he said. “In England, it’s not as big a sport. But here, everyone seems to care.”

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Fishers High School senior inspires teens to help others By Sarah Stoesz • news@currentinfishers.com A Fishers High School senior is helping to feed Fishers’ hungry while inspiring his peers to become passionate about community service. COVER STORY Brad Jacobs is a Fishers High School varsity athlete and also swims for Fishers Area Swimming Tigers. Two years ago, he was elected the senior athlete representative on the board of directors for Indiana Swimming. Through his position at Indiana Swimming, Jacobs was able to attend the U.S. Aquatic Sports convention in Anaheim, Calif. At the convention, Jacobs did a service event with the organization Feeding Children Everywhere. He helped create 10,000 meals for elementary schools in the Los Angeles area. Brad was moved by the experience. “Shortly after the convention at home, I realized that there are people that are still hungry in Indiana even Fishers and Hamilton County,” he said. “So I made a goal to host an event myself.” Jacobs raised money to create the meals and sought out corporate sponsors. He received five sponsors. They were Fishers Area Swimming Tigers, Curran Architecture, Rocore, Moser Consulting Inc., Fishers Pediatric Dentistry, and DJake’s DJ Services. “Originally, I wanted to create 40,000 meals to raise $10,000 and that original date was supposed to be in mid-April but I fell short of that and the date also had to be extended,” he said. Jacobs ended up raising $4,000 to create 12,000 meals for people in the Fishers area. The meals went to St. Louis De Montfort's food bank and the Good Samaritan Network. “I am not one to have very much free time,” Jacobs said. “With swimming, I spend six hours a day in the summers so I find it a challenge to myself almost to see how much I can do with what little free time I have. I thought it was a testament to what kids can do. I don’t think that if you could’ve told me I could create 12,000 meals for Hamilton County I don’t think I could’ve done it.” An event was held on July 15 at Fishers High School and approximately 60 people volunteered for it. The majority of them were students with about 50 swimmers in attendance. Brad wanted the event to be fun so people would enjoy community service. “Brad set it up so it was a very festive atmosphere,” said Tony Young, sport development director for Indiana Swimming. “He had music playing, every time one of the groups of kids that were working on this project would fill a box of meals, they would all do a cheer. It didn’t seem like something where you were donating your time, it was almost like it was helping us grow.”

Brad has strong leadership skills that extend beyond swim practice, which helped the event to be successfully planned, his teammates said. “Brad is definitely a great leader,” said 16-year-old Jacob Reichert. “He helps me personally through everything I do so for him to do this, it’s not a surprise that he put it all together and it worked very smoothly.” “All the swimmers and some of the cross-country teams were there and it went by so fast because Brad knew how to run these events and he is an energized person,” said 17-year-old Glen Brown. Jacobs’ event impacted students and left them with positive feelings towards community service. “It’s good to know that when we were filling boxes, we knew that we were feeding over a thousand children around Fishers, Indiana,” Brown said. “When all the swimmers left the building we were all talking and said that we knew we did something great for Fishers. We knew that we helped those people and everybody was saying how they were blessed and they would love to do the event again.” The event also left students with feelings of gratitude and a desire to help others less fortunate than themselves. “Coming out of it, I felt very blessed that I have a house that I can go to and have all the food that I want basically and knowing that I helped out a lot of people,” said Fishers High School junior Luke Ingram. Jacobs hopes to hold another event for Feeding Children Everywhere. “Going into next year, I would like to do the event again, but with the goal of reaching $10,000 and 40,000 meals,” Jacobs said. People who volunteered at the event also share Jacobs’ dreams to raise the goal for the next event. “The last thing I heard when I walked away that day was I hope we can team with Brad next year and do it again and make it even bigger so that is how he inspired people,” said Tony Young. Jacobs will graduate from Fishers High School in 2015. He hopes to attend college to become an engineer. His goal is to swim in college. “What I am hoping he is going to do is mentor some of our younger athletes to continue in his legacy,” said Young. Jacobs’ peers think that has a bright future ahead of him and can make a difference in his community. “Brad is the type of guy that if he puts his mind to it, he can get whatever he wants done,” said Ingram. To learn more about Feeding Children Everywhere, visit http:// www.feedingchildreneverywhere.com.

Student volunteers package food during an event July 15 at Fishers High School. (Submitted photos)

Sixty volunteers were on hand to help.

Tony Young, left, sports development director for Indiana Swimming congratulates Brad Jacobs.

“It’s good to know that when we were filling boxes, we knew that we were feeding over a thousand children around Fishers, Indiana,” Glenn Brown, 17, who volunteered to help package food.

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By Ann Craig-Cinnamon Those lazy days of summer are just about over already for school kids. As a collective student groan settles in across the Hamilton Southeastern School district, it’s time to take a look at what’s new at HSE this school year and other things you might need to know. We address many of them in this special back-toschool section. The biggest item in the area of change is in leadership. HSE Supt. Dr. Brian Smith announced that he will be leaving his position to become the executive director of the Indiana School Boards Association. Dr. Smith will be with the district for the opening of the school year but departs Sept. 1. The School Board has indicated that it might consider hiring an interim supt., recognizing that a

district the size of HSE requires a unique skill set and a level of experience that might require more time and a more diligent search. The district also lost its assistant supt. Dr. Beth Niedermeyer who is taking over as new superintendent of the Noblesville School District. There will be many other new faces in HSE Schools this year. There are five new administrators joining the district: • Lori Mankin – new principal of New Britton Elementary School • Steve Loser - Assistant Principal at Fishers High School • Jagga Rent – Dean of Students at HSE High School • Patrick Schooley – Dean of Students of Fishers High School • Rob Seymour – Athletic Director at Fishers High School A total of 77 certified staff members that are made up of primar-

ily teachers along with guidance counselors, media specialists, and administrators were hired over the summer. But due to low funding, only four additional new teaching positions were added to HSE’s staff of over 1,100 teachers. In the area of new technology, HSE continues to roll out its HSE 21 Initiative which has a goal of equipping every student with an iPad by 2016. This school year, each student in fifth and sixth grade at HSE Schools will have their own iPad in the classroom; tablets can be rented from the district or privately purchased. This is also the first year for HSE to implement program support fees for athletics and extra-curricular activities. The so-called “pay for play” proposal was approved by the HSE School Board as part of a budget study recommendation. There is more information on fees elsewhere in this section.

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OASIS tutors help HSE students By Holly Kline • news@currentinfishers.com Hamilton Southeastern Schools will soon be back in session and Indianapolis OASIS is ready to provide adult tutors who will help elementary kids with reading and writing skills. OASIS is a nonprofit organization for adults 50 and older and for the past 16 years, OASIS has worked with HSE to match students with volunteer tutors. Volunteers must be 50 or older and complete a free training session. Rita Covely, OASIS Outreach Coordinator, stated that the tutors need to have a love of reading and working with children between the ages of 5 and 9. “Tutors receive free training, a manual to read and review, and monthly meetings are also available in order to learn new ideas for working with their student and to ask questions,” said Covely. Tutors should expect to spend about one hour per week with their one student. “Tutors show up weekly and the child soon learns to expect the tutor,” Covely said. “The student benefits from having a tutor who works one-on-one with him or her.” Thea Clarke is an OASIS tutor in the HSE district and said her experience last year helping a

second-grade student with reading went really well. “The student was being helped by the tutoring, and the parents knew it and became very involved in helping the student read at home and I think that really helped,” said Clarke. Ronald Kohl is another OASIS tutor who has volunteered in the same HSE elementary school for 11 years. “The biggest reward is watching the kids learn and grow and watching the lights go on when they discover something new,” he stated. Kohl went on to describe how he tries to motivate kids to want to read. “I try to bring the books to life. If we’re reading a book that has a microscope, I bring in a microscope,” he said. “When you motivate the kids, they are willing to learn and you can really teach them.” For those interested in becoming an OASIS tutor in the HSE district, the next training date is Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. The class takes place at the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Administration Building located at 13485 Cumberland Road in Fishers. Visit www.indyoasis.org for additional details.

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There are new procedures for parents wishing to volunteer in their student’s schools this coming school year. State law requires all staff and volunteers have antibullying training. A training webinar has been posted on the HSE website for parents to watch and then verify completion of the training. Another change is the procedures for

obtaining a volunteer criminal history check. Parents who are new or need to renew their background checks can now do so online. There is now a $13 fee for the background check that is good for three years. Information for both of these changes can be found on the HSE website under “Parent Resources > PTO and Volunteering” or go directly to this web link: http://www.hse.k12.in.us/ADM/parents/ volunteering.aspx.

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Hamilton Southeastern High School Our construction project is in full swing with many sides of the building undergoing work. Steel beams are being set in place for the new classroom spaces and band room, additional beds are being added to our clinic, the Natatorium is undergoing renovation, and two outbuildings are under construction. We are also excited to welcome new staff members in Special Education, Science, Math, English, and World Language. We look forward to welcoming all of our students for registration. Freshman register on Aug. 6 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Freshman Center and sophomores, juniors, and seniors register on Aug. 7 at the Main Campus. Matt Kegley, Principal

Fishers High School We have hired 11 new teachers and three new administrators this summer. During the upcoming school year, many of our teachers will be piloting alternative, performance based exams instead of traditional semester final exams. We are making final preparations for the new college and career academy which is set to open for the 2015-16 school year. In addition to construction on all sides of the building, part of this preparation includes new college-level classes offered through Ball State and an ongoing emphasis student centered instruction in the classroom. Jason Urban, Principal

Program-support fees for athletics, extra-curricular activities news@youarecurrent.com HSE Board of School Trustees passed program support fees for athletics and extra-curricular activities as part of a budget study recommendation that will go into effect in the 2014-15 school year. The fees will raise approximately $385,000 in revenue for the General Fund that supports extra-curricular activities and athletics in addition to teacher salaries. “We are currently implementing budget reductions. However, these fees will generate revenue that allows us to preserve programs and protect the classroom for our students and families,” said Supt. Dr. Brian Smith. Initially, fees proposed were as high as some other districts at $225 per athlete per sport at the high school level and $100 at the junior high. After a review of the number of participants in our programs and the costs of different activities, the fees were reduced to $180 for high school athletes and $90 for junior high. In addition, it became apparent that many families had multiple children in athletics within the same grade levels (high school, junior high and intermediate) or had a student who was involved in

multiple sports. The approved plan includes fee reductions for second, third, or more children from the same family or second, third or more sports for one student. For example, a family with children in high school would pay: • $180 for the first child or sport • $120 for the second high school child or sport • $60 each for the third or more high school child or sport • At the junior high level, a family would pay • $90 for the first child or sport • $60 for the second junior high child or sport • $30 each for the third or more junior high child or sport Program support fees apply to extracurricular activities at the high school at $30 each; junior high, $20; and intermediate schools, $10. Cocurricular activities that are extensions of school courses do not have fees nor do service/leadership types of organizations such as student council or National Honor Society. Fees do not apply for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch.

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Procedure for enrolling new students news@currentinfishers.com You can enroll your child at anytime during the school year by following these simple steps. Determine your child’s school You will want to refer to the school boundary maps for Elementary Schools to see what school your child will be attending. This map shows the “home school” for your child based on where you currently or will be residing within the district. If you have not taken possession of your home/ apartment, you will need to submit a transfer appeal. The boundary map is available at the HSE website: http://www.hse.k12.in.us. Gather documentation for registration You will need all of the following in order to register your child. Bring this information to your home school: • State-issued birth certificate • Current immunization records • Name, address, phone number of previous school • Guardianship papers (if applicable) • Proof of residency Visit your school Once you have gathered all information, you will need to visit your home school to enroll your child. Bring all information, documents and necessary proof of residency forms. In addition, guidance appointments are necessary at the junior high and high school grade levels in order to place your child in the correct courses. Please

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contact your school's guidance office to set this up. Admission to first grade A child residing in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools and having successfully completed a Kindergarten Program – public, private, homeschool is eligible to enter grade one. Children not having completed a Kindergarten program will be assessed for proper placement. Early childhood Registration for Early Childhood is a little different then the above process. Please visit our special services page for more information on this program. Detailed enrollment information is available on the HSE web site at http://www.hse.k12.in.us/ ADM/enrollment/.

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Start times every day for the 2014-15 school year are below. Bus pick-up times are adequate to meet new bell times. • Early Childhood - 8:35 a.m. & 12:25 p.m. • Elementary - 8:55 a.m. (includes full-day kindergarten) • Intermediate - 7:55 a.m. (Riverside Int. is 7:35 a.m.)

• Junior high - 7:35 a.m. • High school - 7:35 a.m. Students will attend mornings on half days with the following dismissal times: • Elementaries - 12:01 p.m. (including full-day kindergarten) • Intermediate & Jr. highs - 11:05 a.m. • High schools - 11:15 a.m. Lunch will not be served on half days.

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2014-15 schools calendar • Aug. 11-12: Teacher orientation and in-service • Aug. 13: First full day for all students • Sept. 1: Labor Day – no students • Sept. 12: Mid-term – 1st grading period • Oct. 10: 1st grading period ends • Oct. 21-22: Evening parent conferences • Oct. 23: Teacher day – no students • Oct. 24: Fall break • Nov. 14: Mid-term – 2nd grading period • Nov. 26-28: Thanksgiving break – no students • Dec. 19: First semester ends – last day before Winter Break • Jan. 5: Teacher orientation and in-service • Jan. 6: First day after Winter Break • Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Day • Feb. 6: Mid-term – 3rd grading period • Feb. 16: President’s Day – no students • Feb. 17: Flex day • March 13: Third grading period ends • April 3-10: Spring Break • April 24: Mid-term – 4th grading period • May 25: Memorial Day – no students • May 28: Last day for students**- 2nd semester ends • May 29: Last day for teachers • June 1-5: Make-up days, if needed** • June 5: Commencement rehearsal • June 6: Commencement

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Lunch prices – Grades K-6 - $2.40; Grades 7-12 - $2.55; Adults - $3; Milk - $.50. Breakfast is $1.25 and available at all schools. All cafeterias use a debit accounting system. Account balances from last year will appear in this year’s account and are usable. Students use their six-digit Student ID number. A parent can make online deposits for a student by creating an e-funds account through the HSE website. Click on the Parent

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IRS e-mails are gone for good

There is much anti-Internal Revenue Service sentiment lingering multiple months after the infamous missing e-mails become known to the sheep of this nation. We all expect answers as to where the e-mails to and from former IRS “executive” Lois Lerner actually are. Believe this: We’ll never know. It’s that simple - unless, of course, someone comes forward and rats her out. Still, we don’t see that happening. People, there is a reason Lerner invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to testify about the whole mess. That reason? She doesn’t want us to know. The Grand Old Party wants all of us to believe this is obstruction of justice. It is, in our opinion, but the fact that the Republicans, the party of no backbone, are calling it such seems to lessen the impact or severity. And what of the head honcho at the IRS, John Koskinen? He’s appearing to be too much of a sideshow to run the agency efficiently, not that anyone really is up to that task. He was supposed to bring back the luster for the embattled office (like it ever existed), and President Barack Obama indicated that would happen. Instead, we hear Koskinen’s lectures and vitriol, and everything seems as dysfunctional as it was before his appointment to the helm. And, as multiple news outlets have reported, it seems the president wanted his “guy” in charge, because the agency (insert massive shudder here) was charged with the monumental task of implementing ObamaCare. Nothing like having one among the home team watching out for the clubhouse’s best interests. Some believe the safer move would have been to have someone from the GOP run the show at the IRS. That wouldn’t have worked, either. And as for the president, with this, domestic issues, the Middle East and countless other agenda items up in the air, he chose to attend a number of fundraisers on the West Coast last week. Again, wait for the movie, because the e-mails are not coming. 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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Lap of luxury Commentary by Terry Anker Few would argue that the current system of rapidly increasing costs and compounding debt is a sustainable long-term plan for higher education. Yet there are even fewer among us who might dare to challenge the accepted standard for the paper chase. Certainly, we lucky ones who have managed to matriculate, secure employment, and then make good use of the opportunities presented are standing specimens of the incontrovertible truth that graduates make more money and encounter superior choices over those, on average, without the sheepskin. But in a time of burgeoning and suffocating obligations levied upon those who can least afford it, is the higher education system doing all that it can to open a path to admit more of us to the supposed nirvana of degreed status? Many universities have fallen into a feedback loop of rising costs (often exceeding the cost of living by a dozen or more times in the years since we made our way out of the hallowed halls) and ever-increasing amenities (always claiming that

luxe is the key to a qualified and diverse student body). Are granite counter tops and city bus passes required to become educated? Would one’s understanding of the basic principles of accounting be adversely affected if they had to share a bathroom in the dorm? America continues to teeter, even after the explosive financial correction of these past several years, attempting to balance what it can afford with what it wants. Does indulging our desire to swaddle young people in luxury ensure they will live a life enslaved to debt? Luxury education is not the same as higher education. And when we confuse the two, perhaps we need to go back to school and figure out the distinction. I will take a private room with a view of the rec sports center. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.

Q U O T E OF  T HE  W EEK When you’re racing, you’re living, everything else is just waiting.

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As I sit at my desk preparing to write this final installment of my controversial three-part series “Evolution of a Dance humor Mom: An Exposé,” (Pulitzer, take note!) I can’t help but notice how my journey parallels that of someone travelling through the five stages of grief. After my daughter’s first-ever dance competition in January, I wrote of nothing but positives … the supportive and professional atmosphere, the fair and clearly-defined judging guidelines, and the beauty and grace of all the young performers. Dance was the perfect creative and empowering outlet for girls everywhere. Yay dance! Looking back now, I can clearly see I was floating in the shock and denial phase, subconsciously unable and unwilling to look below the glitter lipstick and faux lashes to the crazy that quietly fermented beneath. By her third competition, however, I had moved on to anger. I couldn’t figure out how awards were bestowed, and for that matter, how age groups and skill levels were defined. I’d had it up to her tiara with obnoxious mothers screeching during performances, “WORK IT, KAYLA!” and “YEAH, JASMINE! OWN IT!” And I was done with the eight hours of wait time for three minutes of jazz. On a Saturday. And again on Sunday. Dance is outrageously expensive and most moms are all clearly living vicariously through their tiny tappers; why hadn’t anyone warned me? This wasn’t fair! Where’d my life go? Damn it! But we were committed, and I was forced to stay the course. I failed miserably at the bargaining stage (“If you don’t sign up next year, I’ll buy you a pony!”) and muddled through a few weeks of depression (“I’m sorry my tears ruined your bun, honey . . . I’m just so sad to be missing the family reunion.”). Those were the darkest of days. As the season finished this past week at Nationals, however, I’m proud to say I finally reached the last phase, that of acceptance. My daughter has found her passion, and when I see her light up with pure joy as she leaps across those stages, I know that I must suppress my gut instinct to grab her and run as fast as I can to the nearest rec soccer field. I must do whatever is in my power as a parent to put her dreams ahead of my frustrations. I have accepted the cost, the time commitment, even the requisite sequenced booty shorts. I know to bring a good book, a pair of quality ear plugs, and to simply enjoy the endless opportunities to ruthlessly judge other women and their children. I accept my fate. My name is Danielle. I am a dance mom. Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

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Memory lane: What a trip

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My wife is planning a very exciting vacation to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. This was a big surprise to me. Not the humor vacation part, but the 35 years. I thought it was 34. I’m happy to be going almost anywhere, even if I was there once before. That’s because I don’t remember places, so everything is new and fresh to me. If you set my wife down in the center of Prague, or Budapest or Vienna, she’d know exactly where she was, clear memories from a previous trip. I can do that also, sort of: Shelbyville, Kokomo, Carmel, not a problem. Greensburg has that tree thing going on atop of the courthouse, right? Or is that Greeenfield? Whatever. The truth is I don’t have a clear memory of most things in my life. Sometimes I try to pretend I remember stuff, but she’s too smart for me and gives me little pop quizzes. “What do you remember about Rome, Dick?” “Oh, the churches, lots of churches. Love those churches.” “Can you name one church you remember seeing?” “Of course. There was Saint, Saint… you know how bad I am with last names.” “Do you remember going to the Coliseum?” Now I’m really worried. No way had I forgotten

seeing a football game. While she was researching restaurants in one country we’re going to visit, I interrupted to ask her what we were having for dinner later in the evening. “I don’t have a clue, Dick, but on September 24, I’m having the salade aux lardons and the daube provencal.” She told me I could have the pissaladière, which I’m hoping is pizza. Later in the afternoon, I learned that we were going to spend one entire morning looking at Roman ruins, then have lunch and spend the whole afternoon looking at even more Roman ruins. “I’m really good at making these kinds of plans, aren’t I, Dick?” asked Mary Ellen. “Oh yes. If anyone can ruin an entire day, you can.” At one point, I suggested we should make the trip a little more unplanned. “Look, Mary Ellen, I don’t want to be a grump about this, but I like spontaneity. I need to know there will be a least one surprise in this vacation.” “Oh, you won’t be disappointed. I have something right here that will shock you and you will not forget it for a long time.” That’s when she handed me the bill.

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HART finding traction with ‘Shakespeare in the Park’ By Jay Harvey • editorial@youarecurrent.com

The Bard himself recognized that an audience’s active imagination is needed to make his plays work. Some of his plays theatre have prologues or epilogues to solicit their help. The director of “The Tempest” this summer at White River State Park believes the magic that threads its crucial way through the last play William Shakespeare wrote alone doesn’t have to fool audiences in order to enchant them. For its sixth annual “Shakespeare in the Park” production, Heartland Actors Repertory Theatre has brought in Courtney Sale, associate artistic director at Indiana Repertory Theatre, to direct the show. “I lean toward visual storytelling,” Sale said. “And we’ll keep this simple and straightforward. That’s my contract with the audience – it’s not about smoke and mirrors.” That means “we will show some of the strings,” director Sale promised in a recent interview, using an analogy from the art of puppetry. With the aid of movement and the highly detailed use of music, “The Tempest” will engage imaginations at the outdoor venue in three free performances, beginning July 31. It takes place in a more firmly settled atmosphere than the Repertory Theatre has enjoyed in its short history. “We’re trying to be more solid as a company,” said artistic director Diane Timmerman, and move beyond “not knowing if we have funding from year to year.” The Heartland Actors Repertory Theatre has major support from the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation, the Lilly Endowment and the Indianapolis Foundation. And Timmerman sees corporate support as the next step. The actor-founded company, mostly professionals in Actors Equity, has a new partnership with Butler University, where Timmerman chairs the theater department. That gives it the services of student interns and an outdoor rehearsal space, among other benefits. Sale, a newcomer to Indianapolis who lives in the Chatham-Arch neighborhood with her husband and their 9-year-old son, brings to the assignment a background in new plays and devised work (presentations created collectively without pre-existing scripts). Shakespeare’s fantasy of a deposed duke named Prospero who rules a remote island and uses magical powers to bring about personal justice may well be the perfect vehicle for the kind of theatre she favors. The Duplicates, the company she worked with during graduate study at the University of Texas, always did outdoor

Miranda (Hamilton Southeastern High School senior Zoe Turner) falls in love with the shipwrecked prince Ferdinand (Ross Percell). (Submitted photo)

performances. “It’s work on a scale I’m comfortable with,” she said, noting that a reverent approach to Shakespeare is not for her. “I told the cast, ‘We can make something new together.’” The Heartland Actors Repertory Theatre production’s opening scene, for instance, which gives the play its title, will represent the storm without using any of Shakespeare’s words. That’s among the bolder cuts Sale has made along the way to keeping “The Tempest,” already among Shakespeare’s shortest plays, within Repertory Theatre’s desired two-hour limit. “The blank canvas” that she needs to fill with Shakespeare’s material has room for lots of funny stuff. That’s concentrated in a couple of the shipwrecked characters who enlist the island’s primitive inhabitant, Caliban, to take over the island. “I’m shameless with comedy,” Sale said. She also finds enthralling the intense but innocent young love of Miranda, Prospero’s daughter, and the shipwrecked prince, Ferdinand. “They are really young, and they are the hope for the future,” Sale said. Then there’s the problematic character of Prospero. “I’m fascinated by his difficult nature,” Sale said. “There’s revenge, rage and schemes in Prospero – it’s nice to have that represented. I don’t use a scholarly or cerebral approach to him; I’m making it relational.” In 2011, Sale first saw the actor she’s selected to play Prospero in a one-man show at IRT about the legendary James Beard. That helped pave the way for her to relocate here. Robert Neal starred

in “I Love to Eat,” by IRT playwright-in-residence James Still, whom Sale had met when he visited Austin to see a Duplicates production. “I was enchanted by the play and Robert’s performance. And the post-show discussion was great – it just surprised me.” Sale, who directed “And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank” and “The Mountaintop” for IRT this past season, seems to be a connoisseur of happy surprises. She describes Indianapolis as “my Easter-egg hunt.” “I am totally in love with Indianapolis; it snuck up on me,” she said. She’ll reach her one-year anniversary at IRT in August, as she and her husband continue to make a long-distance, two-income marriage work: Sean Manning is director of visitor services at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City – a job whose challenges hardly need description here. The Indianapolis theatre scene in particular wins Sale’s endorsement. “We have an incredible pool of artists and work happening here. I keep being enchanted and surprised,” she said. “There’s so much goodwill too. That doesn’t happen in a lot of other cities.” “The Tempest” • A romance by William Shakespeare, produced by Heartland Actors Repertory Theatre • 8 p.m. July 31, Aug. 1 and Aug. 2 • White River State Park amphitheater just west of downtown Indianapolis • Tickets are free (except for reserved Premium Seats: $15 July 31; $25 Aug. 1 and 2) • For more information, visit heartlandactors.com.

T HIS  W EEK Pro/AM FlowRider competition – On Aug. 2, Carmel Parks and Recreation will host Central Indiana’s Inaugural CARMEL Pro-Am surfing competition at the Monon Community Center, 1235 Central Park Dr. East. Instead of surfing the ocean, participants will battle the FlowRider, a surf ride that produces waves rushing up to 30 miles per hour. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the event starting at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 848-7275 or visit http://carmelclayparks.com. The Indiana State Fair gets underway Friday and that means the Indiana Transportation Museum FairTrain starts runFISHERS ning too. You can ride to the fair in air-conditioned comfort; a daily 9-round trip schedule from Fishers to Indianapolis is available for the duration of the State Fair. The FairTrain departs from an area just south of the Fishers Library on Municipal Dr. State Fair tickets are not included in train fare. Adult tickets $13, Youth tickets $9, Kids under 2 are free. For more information, call 773-6000 or visit www.itm.org Shakespeare in the Park – The the longest running Shakespearian outdoor event in Central Indiana is celebratNOBLESVILLE ing its 21st season with “As You Like It” at Seminary Park, between 10th and Hannibal streets. Performances are July 31 through Aug. 2 at dusk. The pre-show begins at 7:30 p.m., pushing the play’s start time to about 8:15 p.m. Admission is free and guests are encouraged to bring food and lawn chairs. For more information, visit www.noblesvillearts.org. Despicable Me 2 – The second installment of the animated Despicable Me series will be shown with Spanish WESTFIELD subtitles. Presented by City Spring Church and Westfield Parks and Recreation, the summer movies series are shown at Asa Bales Park, 205 W Hoover St. Admission is free and the PG-rated movie will begin at sunset (approximately 9 p.m.). Parking is available at Westfield High School. For more information, visit www.westfield.in.gov/parks. Historic walking tours – The SullivanMunce Cultural Center is offering a fun and engaging walking tour of the zionsVILLE charming village of Zionsville from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2. Be a history detective and learn about some of the colorful early businesses, residents and events of the historic town. Tours start from SullivanMunce Cultural Center, 225 W. Hawthorne St. Registration is required on a first come, first served basis. Cost is $5 per person with no charge for children 10 and younger. For more information, call 873-4900 or visit www.sullivanmunce.org.

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From left: Monica Peck, Trish Crist and Jen and Gary Deakyne enjoy last year’s gala benefiting Prevail. The 2013 event raised $140,000 for Prevail programs that served more than 3,000 victims of crime and abuse. (Submitted photo)

Prevail to host fundraiser Aug. 23 editorial@youarecurrent.com

An evening of fine dining, live music and fabulous live and silent auction items are on the agenda at Prevail’s 2014 Annual theatre Gala from 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Renaissance Hotel, 11925 N. Meridian St., Carmel. Proceeds from the event benefit Prevail, an awareness, advocacy and support program for victims of crime and abuse serving Hamilton County since 1986. Prevail’s Signature Gala is presented by Hare Chevrolet. For the eighth consecutive year, WISHTV 8 anchor Karen Hensel will serve as emcee of this sell-out event. A cocktail hour and silent

auction will kick off the event from 6 to 7:45 p.m.; seating begins at 7:45 p.m. for dinner at 8 p.m. The live auction starts at 8:30 p.m. followed by celebration and dancing to The Bishops from 9:30 to 11 p.m. Last year’s event raised $140,000 for Prevail’s programs that served more than 3,000 victims of crime and abuse. Tickets are $100 per person and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations may be made at the Prevail office, 1100 S. Ninth St., Suite 100, Noblesville, calling 773-6942 or visiting www.prevailinc.com. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities or to donate live or silent auction items, contact Natasha Robinson at 773-6942 or natasha@prevailinc.com.

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Visit NickelPlateArts.org for the latest details and pricing. First Friday & More / Aug. 1-2 / FREE Art Fair on the Square. On Friday, Aug. 1, 6-9 p.m., we are proud to host artists and art lovers on the eve of Art Fair on the Square, sponsored by the Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission and managed by the Hamilton County Artists’ Association. Join us for a sneak preview of the artists, enter to win a painting and scoop up original works before anyone else has a chance! Enjoy live music, with beer and wine for sale. During Art Fair on the Square Saturday, Aug. 2, nurture your own inner artistic leanings at the Nickel Plate Arts activity area on the “hip-storic” Noblesville Square. We’ll have multiple artistic activities for all ages.

Nickel Plate Arts Exclusive / Aug. 8, 5-9 pm / FREE Two-Author Book Party. We are pleased to host award-winning Western fiction writer Larry D. Sweazy as he presents his latest novel, Vengeance at Sundown (Penguin Random House). It's the first in Sweazy's Lucas Fume Western series. And Leanda M. Grogan celebrates the upcoming release of Childhood Twilight In Appalachia with an exhibit of book art at Nickel Plate Arts during this special night for writers.

Photography Exhibit / Thru Aug. 30 / FREE ‘Aperture Stop’ Goes All Month! See photography from more than 20 artists in a range of exciting, soothing and beautiful styles during Nickel Plate Arts’s Aperture Stop exhibit inside the Judge Stone House Gallery. Admission, oohs and aahs are all free. For more events, classes and details, visit nickelplatearts.org. All events held at Nickel Plate Arts sponsored by the City of Noblesville and Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim.

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Partner Events Concerts in Seminary Park / Aug. 3, 10, 17 & 24; 6:30 pm / FREE Grab a chair and spend your Sunday evenings with family, friends and neighbors on the lawn of Noblesville’s Seminary Park. August concerts are Joy Swing Jazz Orchestra (Aug. 3), Blue Skies Big band (Aug. 10), Indianapolis Municipal Band (Aug. 17) and Indianapolis Brass Choir (Aug. 24). noblesvillearts.org Conner Prairie Pottery Class / Aug. 16 & Sept. 6 On Aug. 16, 1-5 p.m., learn techniques of basic hand building at Conner Prairie in Fishers. On Sept. 6, 8 am-12 pm, wood fire the dried pots using a traditional pit-firing method. $115/non-member and $105/member. connerprairie.org All Levels Welcome Watercolor Class / Aug. 19-22 The Hamilton County Artists’ Association in Noblesville hosts artist Sharon Long for full- and half-day watercolor classes. Sharon offers instruction, demonstrations and more. Choose from reference photographs for inspiration. $85/full day and $42.50/half day. hcaa-in.org Fiction Writers Group / Aug. 11, 7-8:30 pm / FREE Join other local writers and authors to discuss fiction writing at the Fishers Library. This is an informal session where writing tips and exercises will be shared. Bring your ideas; writers of all levels are welcome! No registration required. hepl.lib.in.us

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Beef & Boards Presents: ‘A Mighty Fortress is our Basement’ • This fun musical comedy is the latest production from the Church Basement Ladies series. Both heartwarming and funny, this story set in the 1960’s tells of ladies’ preparations for church events, a food booth at a county fair and more. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Today at 1 and 8 p.m.; July 31 at 1 and 8 p.m.; Aug. 1 at 8 p.m.; Aug. 2 at 1:30 p.m.; Aug. 3 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. • Tickets start at $38.50. • 872-9664 • http://beefandboards.com

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Summer Concerts at the Carmel Gazebo • Outdoor family concerts are back for the summer at the Carmel Gazebo. Families are encouraged to attend and enjoy outdoor summer music. Tonight’s band is Blair and Company. • 1 Civic Square, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m. • Free • www.carmelgazeboconcerts.org Easel Into Summer Exhibit • Check out the latest exhibit from the Hamilton County Artist Association; it’s a great opportunity to view local and unique art and take advantage of the great gift shop. • 195 South Fifth St., Noblesville • Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Aug. 1 and Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free • 773-5197 • www.hcaa-in.org

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Noblesville Main Street “Thursday Market” • This European-style market offers locally grown produce, artisan foods, high quality art, live music and more. • Located in the urban park just east of 839 Conner St. in Noblesville • Tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. • Free • 776-0205 • www.noblesvillemainstreet.org

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Noblesville Summer Concert Series • Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department offers free summer concerts through July at Forest Park. Tonight’s show features Paul Butler. •Tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. • 776-6350 • Free • 701 Cicero Rd., Noblesville • www. cityofnoblesville.org The Amp After Dark at Nickel Plate Amphitheater • The After Dark series is back in Fishers; all summer long adults are welcome to listen to great music and dance under the stars. Tonight’s performance is from Cool City Band. • Downtown Fishers • Tonight from 9 to 11 p.m. • Free • 595-3150 • www.fishers. in.us/parks

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Nickel Plate Arts First Friday Open House • Take advantage of this opportunity to see what Nickel Plate Arts has to offer; tonight’s Open House will include a reception for the Art Fair on the Square Preview Event. • Tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. • Free • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • 452-3690 • http://nickelplatearts.org Carmel Community Players Present: “I Married an Angel” • This fun show tells the story of Willie who recklessly marries and angel and then has to put up with the angel’s growing awareness of the real world. • 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd. Ste 140, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 3 at 2:30 p.m. • Adult tickets $17, Seniors and Students are $15. • 815-9387 • www.carmelplayers.org Movies in the Park in Westfield • Westfield Parks and Recreation in partnership with City Spring Church present Friday night movies in Asa Bales

Park. Attendees may park at Westfield High School and movies begin at sunset. Tonight’s film is “Despicable Me 2.” • Tonight at sunset. • Free. • 205 W. Hoover St., Westfield • 804-3182 • www.westfield. in.gov/parks Indiana State Fair • Visit the state fair from Aug. 1 to 17 for a fun-filled experience with animals, concerts, 4-H exhibits, food, rides and more. • Today from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; some sections close earlier; see website for full details. • General Admission $10 for adults, children 5 and under are free. See website for discount information. • 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis • 927-7500 • www.in.gov/statefair/ Carmel Farmer’s Market • One of Indiana’s largest farmer’s markets, Carmel’s event features over 60 vendors that sell only Indiana-grown and/or produced edible products. Fun for the whole family, this farmer’s market includes cooking demonstrations, music and free parking. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Today from 8 to 11:30 a.m. • Free admission • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.com

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Saxony Market • Find fresh produce from local artisans along with prepared food, kids activities and more. • 13578 E. 131st St., Fishers. • Today from 8 a.m. to noon. • Free • 770-1818 • www.saxonyindiana.com Fishers Farmers Market • Visit a variety of vendors at the Fishers Market located at the Nickel Plate Amphitheater behind Fishers Town Hall. Items for sale include fresh fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, plants, many specialty food items and hot food selections. Entertainment from local musicians available most Saturdays. • 6 Municipal Drive, Fishers • Today from 8 to noon. • Free admission • 578-0700 • www.fisherschamber.com Noblesville Farmers Market • The Riverview Hospital overflow lot hosts Noblesville’s Farmers Market which includes fresh produce, bedding plants, fresh flowers, honey, baked treats and more. • Ind. 19 & 38 in Noblesville • Today from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Free admission • 776-0205 • www.noblesvillemainstreet.org Zionsville Farmers Market • Plants and flowers plus produce and baked goods are available for sale. • Corner of First and Hawthorne, Zionsville • Today from 8 to 11 a.m. • Free admission • 873-3836 • www.zionsvillechamber.org Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Glenn Miller Orchestra • Conner Prairie’s outdoor amphitheater plays host to one of the finest orchestras of the Big Band Era. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Tonight at 8 p.m. • Tickets start at $24; see the ISO website or buy tickets at participating Marsh supermarkets. • 639-4300 • www.indianapolisymphonyorchestra.org Art Fair on the Square • Noblesville Square is the place to be to view and purchase original art from talented local artists. There will also be a Nickel Plate Arts hands-on art activity area. • Historic Noblesville Square, Noblesville • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Free admission. • 506-1872 • www.noblesvillearts.org The Belfry Theatre Presents: “Godspell” • Modern music set to the lyrics of traditional hymns and an uplifting message help make this popular musical fun for everyone. • 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville • Today at 2 p.m. • Adults $15; 12 and under $12. • Call for reservations, 773-1085. • www. thebelfrytheatre.com

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How to pay for your care Commentary by Wesley A. Young If you are concerned about the high costs associated with long term care now or in the future, nursing home and veterans benefits are available to help cover some or all of the costs of in home care, assisted living or a nursing home. Benefit programs are not just for the poor any more. All taxpaying citizens who meet the eligibility requirements are entitled to receive benefits. With the cost of a nursing facility regularly reaching $85,000 per year, very few Hoosiers can afford to pay for care out of pocket. Veterans benefits Myth: Veteran’s benefits can take up to two years to be approved. Reality: A well-crafted, thoroughly completed and handdelivered application can regularly be approved in three weeks to three months. Most veterans who served during war time and their current or surviving spouses can become eligible for benefits which can pay for in home care, assisted living or nursing home. The tax free monthly maximum benefits are: $1,130 for surviving spouse of a veteran; $1,759 for veterans; and $2,085 for veteran and spouse.

Medicaid nursing home benefits Myth: Medicaid can take my house, my car, my money and all of my possessions. Reality: There are several rules that allow for the protection of the majority of a person’s assets. Don’t be misled by misinformation and myths. Medicaid can pay for the entire monthly cost of a nursing home facility, doctor co-pays, medications, dental, vision and other expenses less a portion of the applicant’s fixed monthly income. There are well over a hundred facilities in central Indiana and most of them accept Medicaid. Under current federal law, private pay and Medicaid residents must receive the same level of care and services. Whenever you are working with a government agency, you can count on a maze of forms and procedures to gain eligibility. You should only work with a company that specializes in this area of planning and has relationships with local facilities and their staff. Wesley A. Young is president of Senior Solutions Consulting, Inc., 8310 Allison Pointe Blvd., Indianapolis. He may be contacted at 863-0213.

Riverview Health to discuss hip and knee replacement – Riverview Health will host a joint replacement seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 14. Dr. Jeffrey Ginther, a board certified orthopedic surgeon, will discuss the latest techniques and procedures for hip and knee replacement. He will explain treatment options – including the direct anterior approach to hip replacement and computer-assisted knee surgery – as well as talk about who is a good candidate for surgery. The seminar will take place in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room in the lower level of the Women’s Pavilion. A light dinner will be served. The program is free, but registration is required. To register, visit www.riverview.org or call 776-7999.

Amenities key for assisted living Commentary by Ruthann Graham The most recognized trend in assisted living today is “85 is the new 70.” People are waiting longer to move into assisted living. When they decide to make the move, they are looking for a long list of amenities that not only duplicate what they had at home, but additional ones as well. The assisted living resident is becoming more vocal in what they are looking for in their new home. They want high quality food preparation and presentation so that they feel comfortable inviting their friends and family over to join them for a meal. They are looking for amenities that can provide their grandchildren a place to go and play when visiting their grandparents. They are looking for new and exciting activity programming that includes technology learning, exercise programs, and lectures and cultural events that stimulate their body and brain. The trend of the new resident moving to assisted living is “use it or lose it.” And, the communities are having to ramp up their activity programming to accommodate the new awareness of health that is extremely important to the resident.

And, of course, they want transportation that can take them shopping, to appointments and to do personal errands. However, a very welcomed and convenient trend is the communities are now bringing the medical provider to the resident so that the resident doesn’t have to leave the community for doctor appointments and Physical Therapy appointments. Perhaps the biggest trend in assisted living is making sure that when existing assisted livings are renovating or new assisted livings are being built that they include a memory care area or wing to accommodate the ever increasing cognitive disabilities such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The new memory care areas are being built to offer increased sunlight, outdoor spaces, simple and easy to maneuver floor plans that offer ease of mobility for the residents and activities that keep the resident happy and engaged. Ruthann Graham is director of community relations at Magnolia Springs at Bridgewater, 14901 Carey Rd., Westfield. She may be reached at 671-1844 or www.mag-springs.net.

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Z’Sparkle back for fifth year

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Men in heels prancing down Main Street – that is Z’Sparkle Party Drag Race to End Alzheimer’s. Deemed a lighthearted and fun event designed to bring people together to raise awareness about a devastating disease while raising money to support the Alzheimer’s Association, this year’s Z’Sparkle in Zionsville is at 7 p.m., Aug. 8, on Main Street. “I think, obviously [Alzheimer’s] touches me very personally, and I think it does that for a lot of people,” said founder Amy Lacy. “It’s the sixth leading cause of death in America.” Lacy’s mother died from complications with Alzheimer’s, and thus for five years Lacy has been doing everything in her power to help researchers find the cause and a cure. Since 2010 her group of friends and community sponsors with Z’Sparkle have raised more than $100,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana. “When we hit that mark we felt like our crazy little event had really made a difference in the fight against this horrible disease, but we want to do more, so we’re back for our fifth anniversary.” Lacy said that “dragstars,” men dressed as women, and “dudettes,” women dressed as men will parade down Main Street and “work the crowd” to get donations. Community members such as Bob Goodman, Ray Cortopassi, and Zionsville town councilman Tom Schuler are ex-

pected to dress in drag. Goodman has even grown out his hair for the event, and afterwards will cut it for a donation to Locks of Love. “It’s pillars of the community that are participating in this,” Lacy said. “It’s not an unwholesome event, because it really is just regular guys getting out of their comfort zone to do something great … Cross-dressing does not have to be associated with any kind of sexuality. It is just for fun.” Lacy noted that even Doug Gauthier, Zionsville Police Dept. Capt., dressed up as a woman last year, and even made his own dress out of duct tape. “He let people sign his dress for a donation,” she said. In addition to the parade down Main, there will be a DJ and a special VIP tent in the town lot on Pine Street. The tent, sponsored by Zionsville Meadows, will provide an opportunity for guests to sample foods and spirits while meeting and mingling with the “dragstars” and “dudettes.” The cost of food is included in the ticket price. A microbrewery beer van, wines and the signature drink “Sparkle-tinis” will be provided by Cobblestone Grill at a cash bar. Tickets are available online at www.zsparkledragrace.com, at Akard’s True Value Hardware or at the door. They cost $12 online or $10 at Akard’s.

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Chance vs. opportunity Commentary by Jordan Fischer Question: “Dear Grammar Guy, I would like to take this ‘chance’ to ask you about the use of ‘chance & opportunity’. I see this as a real ‘opportunity’ humor to clear up the proper time to use each word. Thank you for the ‘chance’ to write you. I can’t wait for the ‘opportunity’ to read your reply.” – (David Stratton) Answer: This is a tricky one, David. We’ll see why in a moment. Consider this example: Every child born in the United States has a chance of becoming president. Few of us, however, will have the opportunity. In many circumstances, “chance” and “opportunity” are interchangeable. Merriam-Webster lists a primary definition for both of them as “an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done.” Fortunately, our friends at the dictionary also offer a few more elucidative definitions for each. “Chance,” they say, is “the way that events happen when they are not planned or controlled by people” – or, more simply put, “the possibility

that something will happen.” An “opportunity” according to Merriam-Webster, is “a favorable juncture of circumstances” or “a good chance for advancement or progress.” That last definition – “a good chance” – is the key here. A “chance” is broad and undirected, like, for example, a job listing in a newspaper. Anyone can see the listing. Anyone can apply. An “opportunity” is specific and, importantly, positive. Continuing with our job listing, the “opportunity” is when they call you to offer you a trial run at the position. “Opportunity” comes from “opportune,” meaning “suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence.” The “particular occurrence” part of that is your takeaway this week. A “chance” is a nebulous possibility that something might or might not happen. An “opportunity” is a good possibility of some particular, positive thing happening or being made to happen. Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for Current Publishing. To ask Jordan a grammar question, write him at rjfische@gmail.com.

Watch your waist – In the heightened competition for your breakfast buck, fast-food restaurants are engaging in a fierce battle for your stomach – though your waistline could be the biggest casualty of all. That’s because adding protein to your breakfast could mean more calories, especially when your meal consists of a fast-food sandwich. The extra calories don’t necessarily come from the egg or meat but from cheese, butter and fat used in preparation. Source: finance.yahoo.com

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Snake Charmer on the Square in Marrakesh, Morocco. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Marrakesh: Cobras on the square Commentary by Don Knebel

When Marrakesh (or Marrakech) was a stop along the international “hippie trail,” Crosby, Stills and Young sang fondly of “blowing travel smoke rings” and “charming cobras on the square.” Today, smoke rings are harder to find in Morocco’s third-largest city, but cobras still entertain visitors on the celebrated square. The Almoravids founded Marrakesh at the foot of the Atlas Mountains in 1062 as the capital of an Islamic empire comprising southern Spain and northwest Africa. The Almohads, practicing a severe form of Islam, conquered Marrakesh in 1147, killing thousands of its citizens and destroying many of its buildings. The Almohads built the Koutubia mosque over the ruins, its 253-foothigh minaret now a Marrakesh landmark. Marrakesh declined under the Almohads, but entered a period of renewal in the 16th century under the Saadi dynasty, which built the magnificent El Badi Palace to mimic the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. The beautiful Saadian tombs, rediscovered in 1917, contain graves of Jewish members of the palace staff mingled with those of the Muslim royal family. In the late 19th century, Marrakesh’s Grand Vizier built the Bahia Palace for his four

wives and 24 concubines in the mudejar style of Moorish Spain and Morocco. In the 1960s and ‘70s, Marrakesh’s hashish and hostels attracted members of the counterculture seeking a cheap kasbah high. Its aura of authentic oriental mysticism drew the likes of the Rolling Stones, the Beatles and Yves St. Laurent, whose ashes were spread around the restored Marjorelle Garden that he purchased in 1980. Hashish is now illegal in Marrakesh and deluxe hotels and casinos have replaced the flophouses of the hippie era. Visitors come from around the world to see the Koutubia mosque, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace and Jemaa el-Fnaa, the most famous square in Africa. Reportedly once the site of public beheadings, the square is filled with a noisy collection of exotic entertainers and insistent merchants hawking everything from false teeth to fortune telling. For a fee, costumed charmers will make their hooded cobras sway while playing a flute the snakes cannot hear. All aboard the Marrakesh Express! Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville.com.

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Ah, a routine schedule Commentary by CJ McClanahan We are all born with certain benefits and disadvantages. move the needle I feel blessed to be tall – really cool. However, I also had the misfortune of going almost completely bald before I turned 30. However, there is one great equalizer – time. We all have 24 hours in a day, and our success in business is directly related to the way in which we spend our time at the office. Unfortunately, just about every leader I have coached during the past 11 years does an awful job of managing their time. The reason we struggle is simple. As Dr. Stephen Covey pointed out in First Things First, we are “addicted to urgency.” In other words, we allow our desire for immediate gratification to drive our day and judge our productivity by how many items we check off a to-do list. If you have any doubt that you suffer from this ailment, ask yourself if you’ve allowed your email to interrupt an appointment or phone call in the last 24 hours. It’s time that you learn to take back control of your day. To do that, I recommend you start by developing the habit of blocking your schedule. It’s a simple concept that is difficult to put into practice for more than a couple of days. To start, you need to ask yourself two questions: What are the most important items that

you should complete every week (prospecting, reviewing financials, exercise, etc.) and what are the specific projects that must be completed by this Friday at 5 p.m. (complete a proposal, review insurance estimates, etc.)? If everything is important, nothing is important. Next, look at your calendar and make certain that you have time blocked to complete these activities. I recommend that you set aside the same block of time weekly for the habits that you’d like to develop (prospecting, reviewing financials, exercise, etc.). If you are a morning person, consider going to the gym before work and getting your prospecting done as soon as you hit the office. After you have developed a weekly block schedule for habits, I would advise that each week you review and make certain you have time allocated to complete the special projects (complete a proposal, review insurance estimates, etc.) for that specific week. It’s O.K. if you have an entire afternoon scheduled for administrative work as long as you are clear what projects need to be completed during this time. As with most things in life, the solution is simple. All you need to do is choose to execute. Choose wisely. CJ McClanahan is the founder and president of reachmore, a leadership training and consulting firm, and also the author of “Thrive.” To contact CJ, or to find out more about reachmore, go to www.goreachmore.com.

Homes selling faster than in ‘13 Commentary by Jim Litten

With average home prices reaching $173,393 in June 2014, home sales prices are up 7.4 percent compared to June 2013. real estate Seven of the nine counties that F.C. Tucker tracks experienced slightly higher home sales prices in the first six months of 2014 compared to the same time period last year. Hamilton County was among the areas reporting gains – up 8.3 percent to $265,311 from $244,960. • The average sale price in Fishers experienced an increase. For the first six months of this year, the average price rose 10.4 percent to $251,980 from $228,204. • In Fishers, pended home sales have declined. Last month, 181 homes pended, a decrease of 63 homes compared to June 2013. • Homes in Fishers are selling faster. Last

month, homes spent an average of 66 days on the market – six fewer days compared to June 2013. • In Fishers, inventory has increased. In June 2014, 677 homes were available for sale, while 560 homes were available in June 2013. When comparing this year’s sales numbers to last year’s, it’s important to consider that 2013 was the fourth best year in Indianapolis real estate history. In 2013, we were still recovering from the previous cycle of the housing downturn, so last year’s spike in sales was tremendous. I believe we’re likely approaching a ‘new normal’ where sales growth will be less dramatic moving forward. Jim Litten is the president of F.C. Tucker Company. Comment on this article by e-mailing to editorial@ youarecurrent.com.

DISPATCH Merger - Muncie-based First Merchants Corporation has agreed to acquire Noblesville-based Community Bancshares, Inc. and Community Bank will merge into First Merchants Bank. Officials said the agreement is worth approximately $46.3 million. First Merchants has nearly 100 banking offices around the state, primarily in central Indiana. The Community Bank franchise will add seven locations including six banking centers in Hamilton County. Community CEO Charles L. Crow, president Larry W. Riggs and executive vice president Russell W. Freed will join the First Merchants management team as part of the agreement. The merger is expected to close in the first quarter of 2015 after shareholder and regulatory approvals.

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There are a number of reasons to deviate from the presumed obligation by the Guidelines. These include, but are not limited to, voluntary unemployment or under-employment by one of the parties. If a Court finds either of these to be a factor, it may impute potential income to that party for purposes of determining support. There are cases wherein clients propose to their attorney an agreement with the opposing party to forgo the receipt of support. This is not appropriate in most cases. Such an arrangement may be appropriate if the parties equally share physical custody of the child(ren) and agree to share expenses due to the fact that their incomes are relatively similar, however, parties must understand that it is not their right to waive support for the child(ren), rather it is the child’s right to receive the same. Issues with respect to child support are very fact sensitive and different issues will arise in each case. A thorough knowledge and understanding of the Guidelines is necessary to determine the appropriate obligation in any given case when issues arise. At Hollingsworth & Zivitz, P.C., our team has the experience, the understanding, and the compassion to assist with your family law needs. If you have questions or concerns regarding divorce, custody, support, or any other family law concerns contact our firm at 317.DIVORCE or visit our website at www.hzlegal.com.

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Luxury vinyl can mimic realistic textures Commentary by David Decker While most people wouldn’t think vinyl to be a very contemporary flooring choice, there have been many innovations in vinyl indoors over the last few years. Today’s luxury vinyl tile (or LVT) products have been specially developed to mimic the look of natural materials and textures, which can bring a new degree of beauty into your home. While LVT has been gaining popularity among builders, the majority of homeowners remain unaware of the innovations and benefits of LVT flooring. Let’s quickly take a crash course in LVT 101. Aesthetics Luxury vinyl can mimic realistic textures such as distressed wood finishes, stone, slate and even woven textiles into virtually any space. The wide array of designs comes from the way it’s manufactured. LVT is created when layers of different synthetic materials are bonded together and overlaid with an image. The appearance of the design is actually printing using a giant press, and then protected with a clear coating that’s applied on top. LVT prints are pretty amazing because they can perfectly render various natural materials such as stone or hardwood almost identically. It’s no secret that natural materials can often be very expensive to install and maintain. (Hardwood especially comes with limitations due to wood’s susceptibility to moisture and harsh temperatures.) But luxury vinyl

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Bank Foreclosures Hamilton Co. Free list of Foreclosure Properties. Receive a FREE daily list by e-mail; www.hamiltoncoforeclosures.com

J&D Turf (12840 Ford Dr. Fishers IN 46038) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements of 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from the construction activities associated with the Field Renovation located at 3451 West 126th St., Carmel In 46033. Runoff from the project site will discharge to the J.W. Brendle Drain. Questions or comments should be directed to Jamie Mehringer of J&D Turf.

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At New Life Church, Noblesville Has Openings 698 N. 10th St, Noblesville Childcare programs for infants - 12 years, 6 am - 6pm. Come to where children grow, learn & thrive. For info call Tami Baber Ellis, 317.840.8049.

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Cutco Stores, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Store Manager in Castleton, IN. As our Store Manager, you will be responsible for retail sales, marketing store events, staffing and business development that provides an exceptional customer service experience. Success in this role will depend on your ability to generate traffic of existing and new customers to sell our high quality knives and kitchen tools along with other ancillary products. This position is a full time position that offers health care benefits and paid time off with strong advancement opportunities to grow within CUTCO Stores, Inc. This position requires three to five years’ experience in retail marketing. Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing is preferred. In addition to excellent sales and people skills, you will need strong organizational and time management skills. Proficient computer skills are required for POS System, MS Excel and other Microsoft Office and Outlook tools.

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a premier senior living community, is accepting applications for: Receptionist Housekeeper C.N.A.s Join the Hearth team in providing excellent assisted living care. Please apply in person at 11755 North Michigan Road, Zionsville, IN 46077.

Youth Development Professionals Positions include Front Counter, Computer Lab/ Tech, Arts & Crafts Coordinator and Gym/ Gamesroom Supervisors. Work Week M-F Work Day 2:30pm-8pm Rate of pay varies up $9 Part-Time 20 to 25 hrs. per week Fun, Energetic, Flexible, and Creative Experience preferred Apply @ 1448 Conner St., Noblesville Or email srenner@bgcni.org/ arinehart@ bgcni.org

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB of Noblesville Now Hiring Team Members – Blaze Pizza Blaze Pizza is about to open a second Indiana location, this time in Carmel and we have 50 team member positions available right now! Blaze is currently under construction near the corner of N. Pennsylvania St. & W. Carmel Dr. (in the Meijer plaza) and will be opening in August. We need high energy, fast-paced, super-friendly team members to join our team today. Starting pay is $7.50 to $8.00 or more, based on experience. High school students are encouraged to apply, we hire ages 16 years & up. Don't wait, positions will fill up quickly! Apply now at www.work4blazepizza.com or call (855) 412-5293, that's 855-41-BLAZE. Call or click today!

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Summer Safety Seminar Series Together, St.Vincent Fishers and community partners would like to provide you and your family with helpful tips to keep summertime happy—and safe for all ages. That’s why we’re hosting a series of Summer Safety Seminars. .Register at stvincent.org/SummerSafety or call 317-338-CARE.

All seminars are family friendly with a light meal provided. All participants will receive a travel first-aid kit for attending.

St.Vincent Fishers Conference Rooms A/B 13861 Olio Road, Fishers stvincent.org/SummerSafety

American Heart Association Family & Friends CPR Course Tuesday, August 5 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. First Aid Basics Thursday, August 7 | 6 – 7 p.m. Speakers: Robert Blankenship, MD, emergency physician, St.Vincent Fishers Jamieson Kay, MD, orthopedic surgeon, Central Indiana Orthopedics at St.Vincent Fishers

Keeping Your Teen Safe Thursday, August 21 | 6 – 7 p.m. Speakers: Kathy Molloy, social worker, St.Vincent Fishers Cameron Ellison, Fishers Police Department

Safeguard Your Health – What Women Need to Know Wednesday, August 27 | 6 – 7 p.m. Speakers: Susan Benson, MD, St.Vincent Medical Group– OB/GYN Mandy Cook, esthetician, SKINnovatons at St.Vincent Fishers Center for Women’s Health