October 18, 2022 — Fishers

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Fishers City Council approves 1 percent food and beverage tax, 2023 budget

By Taylor Dixon taylor@youarecurrent.com

The Fishers City Council on Oct. 10 voted 8-1 to approve a 1 percent food and beverage tax that will go into effect Dec. 1. Councilor Jocelyn Vare cast the lone vote against the tax.

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The meeting also includ ed approval of plans to expand the Fishers District and approval of the 2023 budget, which lowers the tax rate from 71.65 to 71.15 cents per $100 of assessed property value.

The 1 percent increase in the food and beverage tax will be added to the 7 percent state sales tax and 1 percent already going to Hamilton County, meaning people who dine in Fishers will pay a 9 percent tax.

City officials estimate the tax would generate approximately $3.2 million a year to help pay for a $170 million event center planned in the Fishers District. The center is projected to hold up to 8,500 guests and become the home of the Indianapolis Fuel hockey team. The event center is also planned to serve as a community center that will hold events like HSE and Fishers High School graduations and the Mudsock basketball game.

Also approved at the meeting is a $550 million expansion of the Fishers District, which is also set to include 60,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, 70,000 square feet of office space, two hotels and luxury apartments.

At the council meeting, Vare tried and failed to add two amendments to the ordi nance. She proposed adding a clarification that the funds raised through the new tax would only go toward the event center and that the tax would sunset after 40 years.

Mayor Scott Fadness responded by saying if the city were to add a sunset clause, its leaders would then have to go back to the statehouse if they were to consider reim plementing it.

Fadness said he was proposing the food and beverage tax while at the same time lowering the city’s property tax rate, which was also passed at the Oct. 10 meeting. He noted that the event center will partially be paid for by visitors through the new food and beverage tax, easing the burden on Fishers residents.

“The idea of being able to use a food and beverage tax allows us to collect revenue from people who don’t live in Fishers,” Fadness said. “So, we’re accomplishing both goals and reducing the burden on the residents for property taxes, while at the same time delivering this amazing amenity to our residents. That’s why we think the food and beverage tax is a good avenue to accomplish that.”

A public hearing on the proposed tax was held Oct. 6, with four people providing feed back. Two were in support of the tax, one raised questions and one opposed it.

At the hearing, former Fishers Town Council member Mike Colby asked about the possibility of including a sunset law to eventually retire the tax.

Jack Russell, president of OneZone cham ber of commerce, said the chamber sup ports the food and beverage tax because it

would not only help pay for the new event center but also help support local restau rants when visitors come to town.

Brenda Myers, president of Hamilton County Tourism, provided data that showed 42 percent of the nearly 4 million annual visitors to Hamilton County end up visiting Fishers. She also provided numbers that showed Hamilton County brings in about $330 million in food and beverage sales alone and that about 34 percent is spent in Fishers.

The only remonstrance against the tax came from Fishers resident Chaz Druetzler. He said while he supports the event center project, he does not believe the city should add a food and beverage tax to fund it. Dru etzler suggested the city fund the building with support from a sponsor or at least wait until prices of building materials drop. An em ployee in the construction industry, Druetzler said he’s seen material prices inflate nearly 30 percent in the last year.

“I feel like I’m taxed enough,’’ Druetzler said. “I don’t think that I would enjoy pay ing for this event center every day, or the rest of the time I live in Fishers anyway. As I mentioned, I have no problem with the development. I think you guys should look into finding a corporate sponsor that might like to put their name on the building, or something creative like that, so that the taxpayers aren’t asked to just keep paying for more and more and more.”

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Artist rendering of the Fishers District expansion. (File photo)

Geist resident allegedly murdered by

By Taylor Dixon taylor@youarecurrent.com

Varun Manish Chheda, a Geist-area resident and Purdue University student, was allegedly killed by his roommate early in the morning of Oct. 5.

by the tragic loss of Varun Chheda, Park Tudor class of 2020. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time,” Dennis Bisgaard, Park Tudor interim head of school stated.

Chheda’s obituary said he was family-oriented and smart.

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Purdue University Police Chief Lesley Wiete identified Ji Min Sha, 22, a junior exchange student from South Korea, as the suspect in Chheda’s death.

According to police, Sha called 911 stating that his roommate was dead. He was then taken into custody for questioning and keep being held on a preliminarily charge of mur der. A motive for what police say was an unprovoked attack hasn’t been established, according to Purdue police. Chheda’s cause of death was multiple sharp force traumatic injuries, according to the autopsy.

Chheda, 20, was a senior studying data science at Purdue and a member of the Purdue Honors College. He was set to turn 21 on Nov. 15.

Chheda was from the northside of Indianapolis in the Geist area. He attended Park Tudor School. Before that, he attended Sycamore School. According to his obituary, Chheda was a member of the Korea Taekwondo Academy and was a Nation al Merit Scholarship Award Winner. He also was a runner-up in the 2016 national Science Bowl Competition.

“The entire Park Tudor community is incredibly saddened

“He was a player who necessitated his sister and cousins to gang up to win against him in any and all games involving strategy. To his friends he was the guy ‘you would want to hang with’,” Chheda’s obituary reads. “He loved the sciences, was very inquisitive and his passion for any subject matter was contagious. He enjoyed the simple things in life and never sought out attention or praise for his accomplishments. His absence will be sorely felt by those who knew and loved him.”

Purdue University held a candlelight vigil the night of Oct. 5 at the campus’ “Unfinished P,” a statue honoring students who do not get to finish their time at Purdue. Purdue Presi dent Mitch Daniels released a statement that read in part:

“This is as tragic an event as we can imagine happening on our campus and our hearts and thoughts go out to all of those affected by this terrible event … I am ever grateful to all of you who continually take the time to care for each other and know you will do so in the days ahead.”

Daniels also stated that there is counseling support being offered for students who may need it.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for contribution to be made in Chheda’s honor to the Riley Children’s Foundation at rileykids.org.

Fishers Wrestling — Fishers Wrestling Season is set to run Oct. 31- Jan. 11 2023. It costs $250 to register for the season and includes a shirt, shorts and singlet. For more information or to sign up, visit docs.google.com/forms/d/1SlPy dtH6P_XRkEXZJglhMLyecUws0UmmPUa9o9Vy5I4/ viewform

Brighton Hospice looking for volunteers — Brigh ton Hospice is looking for volunteers to help our office staff perform a variety of office duties such as organizing admission paperwork, filing, preparing and sending mail, answering phones, stocking sup plies and helping with special projects and events. Hours and days for this volunteer opportunity are flexible and training will be provided. To learn more about this opportunity please contact, Katresha Tay lor, Volunteer Coordinator at by calling 317-798-2160 or by email at ktaylor@brightonhospice.com.

MSDLT to partner with Lawrence Education Asso ciation — The MSD of Lawrence Township is pleased to announce that an agreement between Lawrence Township Schools and the Lawrence Education As sociation (LEA) for the 2022-2023 school year was approved by the Board of Education in a special meeting on Monday, October 10, 2022.

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Fishers grad wins scholarship

By Rebecca Fending news@youarecurrent.com

Safiya Sankari, a 2021 graduate of Eman Schools in Fishers, has received the Rise Global Winners scholarship for her research and devel opment of an algorithm that turns breath vapors into glucose readings for diabetic patients. The scholarship offers a full ride to the school of the student’s choice; access to technological devices and a network of other winners; career services paired mentorship; and a three-week service and leadership summit that takes place at a rotating loca tion globally.

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The Rise scholarship is granted to 100 international winners annually.

According to a past teacher at the Eman Schools, Tabby McLain, Sankari was a gifted student.

“Safiya was poised and articulate, mod est, well-prepared, generous, dependable and a gifted artist,” McLain said. “Her suc cess is a direct result of her dedication and accountability to her own high standards.”

The opportunity provides Sankari full tuition for four years at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston, Mass., along with other lifetime benefits. After being accepted to her dream school, Sankari took a gap year to pursue her own research opportunities. During that year, she created the algorithm that qualified her for the Rise scholarship while working in Dr. Mangilal Agarwal’s lab at IUPUI. Sankari’s research was presented in August at the National Chemical Society Conference in Chicago.

Sankari has also had previous research published, is a National Merit Scholar, a two-time ISEF Finalist, a three-time JSHS Finalist and a lifetime AJAS fellow. She is a freshman at MIT, majoring in molecular biol ogy and computer science.

A full list of winners can be found at rise fortheworld.org/global-winners, along with more information about the award and the Rise organization.

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Prichett, Albright vie for District 2 seat on HSE school board

By Taylor Dixon taylor@youarecurrent.com

Hamilton Southeastern Schools board of trustees incumbent Janet Prichett is being challenged by Juanita Albright for the Dis trict 2 seat. District 2 is on the southeast side of the district and runs from the White River to Cumberland Road.

Juanita Albright

Education: BA chemistry - Taylor Univer sity, MD - Penn State Uni versity School of Medicine, Internal Medicine Residen cy - Penn State University Medical Center and St Vin cent Hospital

Occupation: internal medicine physician City: Fishers

Lived in district: 17 years Age: 54

previously held a political office.

Why do you want to run for school board? I am passionate about academic excellence in our schools and want to see our children well prepared to enter the workforce, trade school or college upon graduation from high school.

What are your qualifications for this office? I have had personal experience in many levels of education. As a physician I have learned to work with and listen to the concerns of many different people. I am able to collaborate and problem solve with others.

What your top three campaign issues? Academic excellence, administrative trans parency, fiscal responsibility

How can public schools help student test scores reach pre-pandemic levels?

Programs need to be instituted to help iden tify students who are not proficient in math and reading. We need to put resources toward developing programs to help these students catch up.

How do you feel about Hamilton South eastern Schools’ efforts to address student safety? What changes, if any, would you like to see made? I believe HSE has done a good job of keeping our students safe. Obviously, safety is always of concern in light of school safety breaches nation wide, and we need to not become compla cent in our efforts to keep students safe.

Indiana State Occupation: Mortgage advisor

City: Fishers Age: 44

Lived in district: 18 years

Immediate family: My husband, Mike, and chil dren, PJ, Carter, Lexie and Audra Website: pritchett4hseschools.com

Pritchett

Previous political experience: I am run ning for re-election. This is the only office I have held.

Albright

Immediate family: Husband - Dr. Eric Albright; sons - Matthew, age 19, Jonathan and Brendan, age 16 Website: schoolboardjuanita.org

Previous political experience: I have not

What do you see as strengths at Hamil ton Southeastern Schools? Strengths of the HSE school system include the resources to offer a wide range of classes to students as well as many extracurricular activities that broaden a student’s perspective. There are many gifted teachers who work hard to give our students an excellent education.

What do you see as areas of improvement at Hamilton Southeastern Schools? Improve ment is needed in the area of academic excel lence as well as in the area of transparency.

What nonprofit, social clubs, volunteer groups, PACs or other organizations are you involved with? I am involved with Fishers One and have been involved with a downtown ministry to the underserved.

Has your campaign received any en dorsements? Laurie Shahnavaz, mother of Noah Shahnavaz an Elwood Police Officer killed in the line of duty earlier this year.

Janet Pritchett Education: Bachelors of science from

Why do you want to run for school board? I have had the pleasure of serving our school district and community and would like to continue because I think we have more opportunities to grow and I would like to be a part of that.

What are your qualifications for this office? I think what makes me a good can didate is that I have volunteered in this dis trict for over a decade. I was a PTO chairper son at four schools and had the opportunity to work alongside teachers, parents and students. I have raised money to support

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our teachers with funding classroom proj ects and providing support with anything from classroom supplies to professional development. I have four children, three current students and one who graduated from the district. I feel like I have my finger on the pulse of what is happening because of my involvement in the district.

What are your top three campaign is sues? My focus is to expand some of the great things we are already doing. I would like to see more opportunities for experien tial learning and expanded world language. These ideas support student academic growth. Additionally, I would like to see dis trict-wide pre-K. Early Learning is essential to students and community members.

What do you see as strengths at Hamilton Southeastern Schools? I am proud of the opportunities for students to take a wide range of classes to spark their inter est. I believe learning should also be engag ing and fun, and I believe our district does an excellent job providing that.

What do you see as areas of improve ment at Hamilton Southeastern Schools? We have some more work to do with our ex ceptional learners. As a public school district sometimes the resources are hard to come by,

but since this has been identified as a need, strides have already been made in this area.

How can public schools help student test scores reach pre-pandemic levels? Our teachers are amazing and have been working very hard to meet our students where they are. Of course there was learn ing loss and a lag, but everyone in America is in the same boat. In all the evidence I have seen, HSE has collectively done a phe nomenal job educating our students.

How do you feel about Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ efforts to address student safety? What changes, if any, would you like to see made? I think we do a great job with school safety and a big piece of this is including social, emotional learning in everyday life. When students can regulate their emotions, often now without the help of adults, we see a more calm stu dent body. I am not opposed to a student resource officer at every building but know that funding is an issue there.

What nonprofit, social clubs, volunteer groups, PACs or other organizations are you involved with? I am a Rotarian with the Fishers Rotary, a member of Corner stone Lutheran Church, and supported by the HSEqual PAC.

Has your campaign received any en dorsements? HSEqual

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Heartland Church Fall Fest set

By Edward Redd news@currentinfishers.com

Heartland Church is hosting its third annual Fall Fest from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 30 at 14900 126th St in Fishers. It’s an outdoor trunk or treat festival, according to Associ ate Pastor Nick Scheske.

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During the event, families and friends will drive to a parking lot on the corner of 126th and Southeastern Parkway. There they can park and decorate the back of their trunks, turning the space into a Halloween-themed area. Like traditional trick or treating, peo ple can go from car to car and collect treats. There will also be a car decorating competi tion complete with prizes.

There will also be music, pony rides, inflatables and other activities at the fes tival. The church is encouraging non-scary costumes to create a more child-friendly environment.

Fall Fest started in 2020 when the church wanted to create a fun Halloween cele bration that allowed social distancing. The following year, the church was surprised to see 2,000 people at the festival, according

to Scheske.

“We love our community,” he says. “It’s the heartbeat of our church. We’re always looking for opportunities to get people to gether from different backgrounds, different ethnicities, different cultures to say, ‘hey, let’s get together and have some fun.’”

Sign up and vehicle registration for trunk or treat is available at heartlandindy.ccb church.com/goto/forms/291/responses/new.

If rained-out, the Fall Fest is scheduled for Oct. 31.

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More than 2,000 people attended the 2021 Fall Fest at Heartland Church. (Photo provided by Heartland Church)

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Fishers announces Trick-or-Treat hours — Trick-or-Treat hours for Halloween. Trickor-Treat hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 31. Fishers Police Chief Ed Gebhart released a statement issuing the following safety advisory for Halloween: Give and accept pre-packaged candy only. Homemade treats should not be handed out or consumed; Only go to houses that you know the owner of; Have children bring treats home for adult inspection before they are eaten; A parent or adult should accompany children when they are trick-or-treating; Carry a flashlight.

HEPL Board of Trustees appointment announced — Hamilton Southeastern Board of School Trustees President Julie Cham bers announced her appointment of Andre Miksha to the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees. Miksha will now serve the remainder of the current term which ex pires in August 2025. Miksha serves as the chief deputy prosecuting attorney in Hamil ton County. After being admitted to the bar in 2003, he served four years on active duty in the U.S. Army JAG Corps. He then joined the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Noblesville as a deputy prosecuting attorney in 2007 prior to being named to his current role in 2011.

Fall-a-palooza set for Oct. 25 — Fall-apalooza will kick off the fall season from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Fishers District, located at 9713 District North Drive in Fishers. Fish ers District, a mixed-use dining, entertain ment, retail and residential development, will host their version of a fall festival at The Yard. The festival will include live music by local polka band “Indy Polkamotion,” a live pumpkin carving demonstration, face painting, performances by magician Daniel Lusk and a stilt walker. Apple cider will be available while supplies last and kids will be able to paint miniature pumpkins and par ticipate in other fall related activities.

Parents Night Out — Parents can embark on their own fall adventures while kids enjoy an evening of education and fun with Fishers Parks and Snapology. This childcare opportunity is open for children ages 5-12 and includes a pizza dinner and guided pro gramming from Snapology, an organization that offers, hands-on STEAM activities for children. Sessions are $40 for residents and $60 for non-residents. Upcoming dates include Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16. For more information and to register for a session, visit playfishers.com/ParentsNightOut.

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ZCHS No. 2 singles player key to Eagles’ postseason success

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Senior Sebastian Lisiak has been a key contributor to the Zionsville Com munity High School tennis team’s success postseason.

“He had some difficult matches early on, and now he is coming into form,” Eagles coach Earl Allen said. “At No. 2 sin gles, he’s rocking it.”

Lisiak took an 18-7 record into the No. 3 Eagles’ (20-2) match against No. 8 North Central Oct. 14 in the state quarterfinals.

“The issues I’ve been having this sea son mainly consist of struggling to finish points,” said Lisiak, who was unbeaten in the sectional, regional and semistate matches. “I would set up a point really well but miss on the last shot. I’ve also been struggling with my forehand crosscourt. I feel like I’m getting better during the post season. The main thing I’ve been working on is hitting the ball as clean as possible and being patient.”

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Lisiak was dominant in his 6-2, 6-0 victory over Terre Haute South’s Vatsal Mannepalli Oct. 8 in the semistate at Center Grove.

Allen said Lisiak has improved in many areas, most importantly his mental game.

The 6-foot-1 Lisiak has been on varsity for three years after playing No. 1 singles on the freshman team. Lisiak was 15-2 at No. 2 singles last season before being sidelined

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by a back injury for most of the 2021 postseason.

Lisiak said his back had healed by the summer, but he was slowed by missing so much time.

“It was mainly during winter and early spring that my back was an is sue causing me to not be able to play in many tournaments,” he said. “This made me basically not be as match tough going into the season as I would have hoped. But I haven’t had any inju ries this season.”

Lisiak started playing tennis when he was around 6 years old.

“I also played a good amount of soc cer but stopped sometime in middle school,” he said.

Lisiak plans to go to Purdue Uni versity to study data science or engineering.

“I plan to play tennis just recreation ally,” Lisiak said.

Lisiak enjoys playing other sports, such as volleyball. He said other hobbies include playing video games and watching informative videos on YouTube.

Zionsville Community High School senior Sebastian Lisiak has been a key contributor in the Eagles’ suc cess this season. (Photo courtesy of Rosemary Papa)

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Early voting under way

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

Early voting is underway at several sites in Hamilton County.

will have early voting from 2 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26-27; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 28-29; 2 to 7 p.m. Nov. 2-3; and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4-5.

• Westfield City Hall, 130 Penn St., Westfield

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• Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 E. 151st St., Westfield

• Roy G Holland Memorial Park Building, 1 Park Dr., Fishers

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To be eligible, voters must bring their identification, which can include a driver’s license, state ID, U.S. passport or U.S. military ID, according to the Hamilton County Election Office.

Early voting sites include: Judicial Center, One Hamilton County Square, Noblesville

• 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17-21

• 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24-28

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29

• 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 4

• Billericay Park Building, 12690 Promise Road, Fishers

• Mercy Road Church, 2381 Pointe Parkway, Carmel

• Jill Perelman Pavilion, 3000 W 116th St., Carmel

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5

• 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 7

Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17-21

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24-29

Kevin D. Ward, D.D.S. Molly E. Dwenger, D.D.S. info@fishersdentalcare.com

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• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 5

• 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 7

Individuals wishing to vote absentee by mail must submit an application by midnight Oct. 27. Forms can be submitted electronically by visiting indianavoters.com. Once an individual has voted their absentee ballot, they can return the ballot by mail or return it in person to the Election Office in the Judicial Center, One Hamilton County Square, in Noblesville. It must be received on or before 6 p.m on Election Day.

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Other Hamilton County locations Westfield, Fishers and Carmel locations

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County tests voting machines

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

“We’ve never had a wrong vote on them,” she said. “Every election, we do this.”

Hamilton County works with an election vendor, MicroVote, that oversees the tabu lation of votes on Election Day and provides training to the county, according to Sheller.

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There appeared to be no issues earlier this month during a public test of voting machines that will be used during the Nov. 8 general election.

The public test, which was conducted Oct. 7 in the basement of the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center, allowed more than a half-dozen members of the public to participate in the process. It also gave the Hamilton County Election Board and the county clerk’s office an op portunity to test voting machines to deter mine if there were any errors or corrections that needed to be addressed leading up to the general election.

Of the county’s 619 total voting machines, 31 machines were randomly selected to be tested, Hamilton County Elections Adminis trator Beth Sheller said. The test is required to be conducted under state law and con firms the integrity of the voting machines, Sheller said.

She said the public test offers transpar ency, as well.

Ray Adler, chairman of the Hamilton Coun ty Election Board, said he has never seen any problems with the voting machines but noted the public test gives officials an op portunity to fix any issues that might come up ahead of Election Day.

“We’ve never had a bug, but if we pro gram something wrong, we want to make sure we correct it before the election,” Adler said.

The voting machines are also certified by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, meaning they have gone through rigorous testing, according to Sheller.

An EAC-certified voting system has been tested by a federally accredited test labora tory and has successfully met the require ments of federal voting system standards and/or guidelines, according to its website.

For more information on voting sites and times, visit hamiltoncounty.in.gov/219/ Election-Office

By Mark LaFay news@currentinfishers.com

Memento Zero Proof Lounge is set to open its doors in March 2023 at 8701 E. 116th St. in the First Internet Bank Building, locat ed across the street from the Nickel Plate District. The lounge will feature non-alco holic beer, wine, espresso-based drinks and craft mocktails designed, mixed and served by a staff mixologist.

Design mockups of the space are final ized, and construction documents are near ing completion, recently being sent to the City of Fishers for approval. Lounge owners are hopeful construction will begin soon.

The concept is the brainchild of founders Shwa Hall and Max Gavin, two Fisher’s high school graduates, 2016 and 2017 respec tively. Hall is the manager of Noble Coffee and Tea shop in Noblesville and Gavin is the manager of an area Indy E-cigs vape store. Hall and Gavin have a long history of friendship and business partnership. The budding entrepreneurs first co-owned a start-up music studio that they ran out of a home in Fishers and then in Fountain Square. It was during this time they would conduct meetings and strategic planning in coffee shops around the area but often found themselves venue-less after the

shops would close around 5 p.m. Gavin also had a more personal connection to the concept, having lost a family member to an alcohol-related illness.

The pair began raising funds for the Me mento Zero Proof Lounge by launching a clothing line and hosting pop-ups and trunk shows at Noble Coffee and Tea as well as at various events around Hamilton County. In addition to generating revenue to support the opening, these events have also pro vided helpful marketing and word of mouth advertisement for the lounge.

Admittedly, the inspiration came when the founders were under the legal drinking age of 21 years old. While they will not be

actively advertising to the under 21 crowd, they do hope to create a “pressure-free en vironment for all ages, in addition to those that are under 21,” Hall said.

The Memento Zero Proof Lounge will be the first alcohol-free cocktail bar and lounge in Hamilton County. Both Hall and Gavin are hoping the space will be a place for relaxing, socializing and getting busi ness done without a buzz.

“We think that we can create a space for people of all ages and walks of life to be able to gather, work, and/or socialize without the need for alcohol to have a good time,” Hall said.

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community and public relations, said this new venue will provide a new, unique expe rience for Fishers residents.

“It’s exciting to see a diverse set of restaurants, bars and retail in the down town Nickel Plate District area,” Elrod said “Fishers residents have long asked for a variety of options, and Memento Zero Proof joins that growing list.”

The Zero Proof Lounge will be approxi mately 1,500 square feet and will feature a small retail area for its brand-inspired apparel, outdoor seating, a large bar seating area and a cozy lounging area.

Anticipated hours of operation will be Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to midnight. It will have limited food offerings to pair with non-alcoholic beverages. The average estimated cost for a mocktail is $9, lattes will be $7 to $8 and near beer, or fermented malt drinks containing little to no alcohol, and alcohol-free wine will be approximately $5 per glass.

For more information about Memento Zero Proof Lounge, visit mementoretail.com.

Zero Proof Lounge will serve a variety of “near beer,” beer that is closer to a fermented malt that contains little to no alcohol.

County’s first alcohol-free bar set to open in Fishers next spring

Ashley Elrod, City of Fishers director of

A non-alcoholic espresso martini that is salted caramel and butterscotch flavored. (Photos courtesy of Memento)

One of Memento Zero Proof Lounge’s signature drinks is “Blueberry Eyes,” a white chocolate mocha that includes blueberry and cinnamon flavoring.

A non-alcoholic jalapeno and pineapple mar garita will be on the menu.

ON THE COVER: Shwa Hall and Max Gavin stand outside the site of Memento Zero Proof Lounge. (Photo by Taylor Dixon)

Artist rendering of what the inside of Memento Zero Proof Lounge will look like once complete. (Ren dering provided by Memento)

Watch out for wolves

Commentary by Terry Anker

For all of the shortcomings of our mod ern age, we enjoy many benefits. Today rarely finds us beating our clothing upon a rock, hoping to dislodge from it the many mites the garment had accumulat ed since its last annual washing. Most simply walk the aisles of vast super markets to collect nourishment for our bodies rather than hitching oxen to plow and tend to fields hoping to someday eat. And parents are unlikely concerned about wolves lurking as their children venture outside for play.

Comfort and safety bring innumerable pleasures. We relax, resting upon the accomplishments of our forebearers and ourselves, assured that danger is long since eradicated by our own supe rior intelligence and blocking from our collective memory the suffering of the past. We rewrite the narrative to over confidently boast of our triumph over the wolf.

Perhaps we are right in our hubris and deserving of the bragging rights. But could it be that the wolf is still there, lurking in the shadows, waiting for us to lower our guard? Are our chil dren safe from a different but equally dangerous predator? Will a drug dealer in their classroom lure them into the woods? Will socially inspired sloth lead them to miss their potential? Will cir cumstances leave them vulnerable to countless threats, many nearly impossi ble to predict or undo?

Even as we celebrate the eradication of old threats do we overlook the new ones emerging? Do we have an endless affirmative responsibility to identify and shine light upon what we imagine to be developing concerns, or can we stop looking once we’ve overcome the first?

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Freedom of an empty nest

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Well folks, I’m two months into my glorious stint as an empty nester, and I. Am. Thriving. I love it so much I can almost forget the horrors of being a stay-at-home mom for nine years and a working mother for 14. “Horrors” may be a bit strong, but keeping four offspring safe and warm and out of jail was ex hausting – emotionally, physically, and mentally.

With the last one finally away at col lege, that giant weight of constant par enting is gone. Woohoo! This introvert has truly found her happy place.

My husband Doo? Less so. Partly be cause he’s an extravert who has always been energized by interaction with our children, especially as they’ve grown older, but also because he was never as focused on the minutiae of their day-today existence as I was. At any moment I could have told you where everyone was, what they were doing and with whom, and what they would inevitably need. I felt maybe not entirely respon sible but certainly fully aware of all aspects of their lives, from friends and fears to food and footwear.

Doo, on the other hand, was able to maximize the joy of fatherhood while minimizing the stress of it. And now when he arrives home, instead of find ing a son or daughter with whom he can chat and laugh and generally engage, he sees me, perfectly content on the couch playing online Sudoku in beautiful silence until I cheerfully bid goodnight at 8:30 p.m.

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Poor Doo. He misses his fun kids, and his boring wife is a poor substitute. But at least one of us is thriving in this empty nest!

Peace out.

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Snazzy way to nap in airports

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

We had just landed at LAX, excited about our vacation. I saw a man in the termi nal, head slumped over, legs draped over his carry-on bag. What caught my attention was the odd blanket covering his head and chest. Only his nose was visible.

Sacking out in airports has become com monplace. Canceled flights, airlines that won’t spring for ho tels and long delays between connections all contribute to the need to toss and turn right alongside the tarmac.

A web site, sleepinginair ports.net, offers tips for people who get stuck overnight between flights. Apparently, what he was wearing is called The Snazzy Napper (at least, that’s what he told me when I woke him up). This is a solution for travelers who have desperately sought a flattering way to position themselves while sleeping at the airport or in their seats aboard the aircraft. Now, you can scrunch and contort any humiliating which-way. Drool and scratch to your heart’s con tent: the Snazzy Napper will protect your identity.

This colorful piece of cloth fully covers your head and neck like a burqa, admittedly not the most inconspicuous garb at airports nowadays. The Snazzy Napper has one hole for your nose, or, if you have a cold, you can mouth-breathe there. You could place your eye or ear in the aperture, but you might suffocate, a minor design flaw casually referenced on the warning label. It also says not to drive a car or operate machin

ery while using their product, especially if you feel drowsy — which I thought was the whole reason to wear the thing.

When the item was first introduced, it was a big hit. But there were critics. One woman threatened a lawsuit, not because it didn’t work, but because it did. She caught some great zzz’s as her purse, iPhone and carry-on luggage were all stolen during her snoozefest.

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One couple tried theirs on in the car be fore they left for the airport. They missed their flight, having lost precious minutes convincing a police officer that they were not on their way to a bank heist. Another guy was annoyed that the product didn’t come with a more complete set of instructions, which is odd: All you have to do is find the hole in the blanket and then stick your nose through it.

Folks who called The Snazzy Napper hotline were surprised that no one an swered. Considering the product they’re hawking, it’s easy to conjure up a good mental image of what was going on in their call center.

Mary Ellen tried to order me a Snazzy Napper, because on our flight home, I snored, drooled and fidgeted in my seat. Luckily, it’s no longer available, so I’ll never have to drape myself in that contraption, but I only avoided it by a nose.

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Fishers residents open state’s first Cinnaholic vegan bakery

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Sanya Strawser was seeking an invest ment of some sort, but not necessarily a franchise.

DESSERT

Then while in Westfield, N.J., she and her husband, David Strawser, parked across the street from a Cinnaholic bakery. They were in stantly sold on the concept of the plantbased, allergen-friendly cinnamon rolls and other desserts.

“The name was attractive. We went in and found out it was 100 percent vegan, which means no dairy, no egg,” Sanya said. “We have some allergies. We tried it, and it was spectacular. So, I reached out to them. Fourteen days later, we signed up, and that was an investment. Eight-and-a-half months later, here we are open.”

The first Cinnaholic in Indiana opened Sept. 30 at 1350 S. Range Line Road in Car mel. The Strawsers, who live in Fishers, co-own the franchise with their neighbor, Manjit Kaur, who owns several area gas stations. David is a director of engineer sup port for Carmel-based Bastian Solutions.

“I will definitely give the store my time and do a shift here and there,” Sanya said. “There is a lot of back-end management I do myself. I will not be hiring anyone. I will be doing the business part of it. Right now, I’m very plugged in because, first of all, we are brand new, and I have to get a handle on what the business is, and second, there is just an immense shortage of workers, so we haven’t been able to get fully staffed.”

Strawser owns People Factor, an orga nization development consulting firm. She is working on finishing her doctorate from

Cinnaholic sells vegan cinnamon rolls, edible cookie dough, brownies and other sweet treats. (Photo courtesy of Cinnaholic)

Grand Canyon University in Arizona.

Cinnaholic’s cinnamon rolls have more than 20 frosting flavors and more than 20 topping choices. Other desserts include ed ible cookie dough, brownies, cookies, “Cin nacakes” and Dole’s signature gluten-free, dairy-free soft serve.

“This just became the perfect opportu nity. It checked out all of my boxes,” Sanya said. “I didn’t want to go every 2 miles and there’s (a store). That was not a goal.”

Cinnaholic, based in Atlanta, and has grown rapidly the past two years with more than 70 stores in the United States and Can ada and more than 30 more in development. Fifty more are anticipated to open in 2023.

Store hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

How to tackle turf toe

Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan

fractures.

Now that football season is back, you may have heard sports commentators talking about turf toe. While it affects football players, turf toe can happen to anyone involved in sports activities. Partici pants in soccer, basketball, wrestling, gym nastics and dance are especially at risk.

PODIATRY

Turf toe is a sprain to the largest joint of the big toe and happens when the big toe joint is overextended. Often, this overexten sion occurs because the toe gets pushed forward too often. This injury can build up gradually over time. It gets worse without treatment, especially when you remain ath letically active. That’s why it’s important to recognize turf toe symptoms.

Turf toe causes pain, and often bruising may be noticeable at the bottom of the big toe. With severe injuries, the toe could even dislocate. It may hurt to walk, and the toe could feel stiff and show signs of limited mobility. Without treatment, symptoms will worsen, and the risk for future injury will increase. Usually diagnosed with a physical exam, an X-ray may be necessary to rule out

We’ll recommend rest and icing. Elevating the foot can reduce swelling and anti-in flammatory medications can offer pain relief. It’s also important to keep the big toe from moving while it heals. We may immobi lize your toe with taping. You’ll also need to change footwear, choosing stiff-soled shoes to prevent too much pressure on your toes.

In rare cases, surgery may be needed. But that’s more likely if the injury extends be yond the big toe joint or affects the plantar plate, which keeps the big toe stable. This is because turf toe and plantar plate inju ries can destabilize the entire foot. We will likely recommend a walking boot so you can stay mobile without hurting your recovery.

Don’t let the fear of downtime keep you from coming in. Instead, remember this: the sooner you come in, the less damage you’ll inflict on your toe.

A board-certified foot surgeon and wound specialist, Dr. David Sullivan is the owner of Westfield Foot and Ankle, LLC. Contact him at drs@ westfieldfoot.com.

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Riverview Health is looking for volunteers to join its great team. Some of the many volunteer service areas include patient transport, guest services and the gift shop. Shifts are available in the morning or afternoon, at least one day per week, Monday-Friday.

If you’re interested in volunteering at Riverview Health in Noblesville or Westfield, please contact the manager of Volunteer Services, Melinda Nash, at 317.776.7236 or mnash@riverview.org. You can also scan the QR code to download an application.

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GHDT’s ‘There’s No Place Like Home’ returns

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Gregory Hancock often reaches into his repertoire to bring back a favorite.

The Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre executive artistic director doesn’t always bring a production back the following year, but he decided to do so with “There’s No Place Like Home,” which debuted in October 2021. The storyline, with a “Wizard of Oz” theme, is an autobiographical tale of how Hancock was moved by visiting India.

The Carmel-based Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre production is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 28-29 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. One of the main reasons Hancock decided to include it in the 25th season celebration was at the request of two board members.

“(They) were moved by the piece and were fascinated to see India through my eyes and my personal story come to life on stage,” he said. “While the dance is autobiographical, there is the universal struggle to find meaning and understand ing in our journey through life with all its triumphs and tragedies. During the past few years, I have intentionally made my work more personal, but by doing so it also makes me extremely vulnerable. While last year I left some aspects of the work open to the interpretation of the audience, this year I have added more intention and thus made the story more personal and emotional.”

The Carmel resident said the response from audiences and critics last season to “There’s No Place Like Home” was over whelming, so it made sense to give more people an opportunity to see it.

“The energy of each performance is uniquely different, and our work typically has multiple layers to the performance, so each viewing brings a new and fresh experience,” Hancock said. “One of the nice things about presenting repertoire is the ability to continue to enhance the work from the original presentation. These enhancements are usually in the form of contributions to the emotional impact of the narrative of the production. When

dancers repeat pieces, they can inhabit their characters and the choreography in stronger ways. They have a deeper under standing of the emotional aspects of the piece and the intention of the choreogra phy and character.”

Hancock said most dancers are per forming in the same role with some minor changes.

Company dancer Thomas Mason, a Carmel resident, returns in the role of a young Hancock.

“Last year the experience of learning the choreography and hearing the stories

was extremely special,” Mason said. “How ever, what makes this time more special is being able to dig deeper into my character to tell the story even stronger this time.”

Company dancer Abigail Lessaris, Ma son’s fiancee, said the story evokes pow erful emotions. Lessaris plays the roles of Mother India, Mother Ganges, Saraswati, Buddha and Hanuman. The roles all repre sent Hancock’s mother, Florence Hancock, who died in 2014.

“It is truly a journey of finding oneself, and finding your family in this world,” Lessaris said. “It is a timeless story that anyone can relate to in their own personal way.”

Lessaris said one of the biggest chal lenges of the show is the incorporation of different styles of dance. The choreogra phy is influenced by Bollywood, Bhangra, Kathak and many other forms of Indian dance styles, she said.

“The costumes are ornate, the backdrop is stunning, the lighting is fantastic and the choreography is athletic and exciting,” Lessaris said. “The extravagance of this performance is food for your eyes.”

For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’

“The Addams Family” runs through Nov. 20 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianap olis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘RENT’

Civic Theatre’s production of “Rent” runs through Oct. 22 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘CARELESS LOVE’

Madeleine Peyroux will perform songs from her album “Careless Love” and Paula Cole will perform songs from her album “This Fire” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carm el. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘ONE DARK NIGHT’

Guitarist Nick Zaza will present his show “One Dark Night… A Rock Symphony of the Macabre” at 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Car mel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

ANGELIQUE KIDJO

Singer/songwriter Angelique Kidjo will per form at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carm el. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

’TICK, TICK … BOOM’

The Carmel Community Players will present the musical “Tick, Tick … Boom” through Oct. 23 at The Switch Theatre in Fishers. For more, visit carmelplayers.org

‘BILLY STRITCH: CY COLEMAN REVISITED’

ATI Live! Presents “Billy Stritch — Cy Coleman Revisited” is set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more feinsteinshc.com.

‘TIME TO LOVE AGAIN’

Nicole Henry’s performance of “Time to Love Again” is set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21-22 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more feinsteinshc.com.

PEANUT BUTTER & JAM: DORIN

The Peanut Butter & Jam series will present pop and indie rock band Dorin at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 22 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Abigail Lessaris performs in “There’s No Place Like Home.” (Photo by Vernon Jones)

Thomas Mason performs the role of a younger Gregory Hancock. (Photo by Joe Phillips)

Candlelight Theatre hosts play

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

productions that use the presidential site to its fullest capacity in presenting salon-style theater.”

PRODUCTION

Since Indianapolis is the Crossroads of America, Candlelight Theatre’s playwright in residence James Trofatter figures the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is a good place for ghosts to converge.

Donna Wing, Candlelight Theatre’s creative director and a Geist-area resident, plays Tabitha, an accused witch from Maine, who leads the audience on a geographical journey stop ping in places such as Philadelphia, San Antonio and Denver in “The Haunted States of America” at the Benjamin Harrison Presi dential Site, 1230 N. Delaware St., Indianapo lis. The play was set to begin Oct. 14-15 and will continue Oct. 21-22 and 28-29.

Noblesville resident Ann Richards, an onair personality at B105.7. plays Lizzie, wife of Dr. William Reddick Whitehead, a battlefield surgeon who might have helped his patients die.

Richards

“I’ve loved getting to be a part of their fall and holiday productions,” Richards said. “I’ve played every thing from the Christmas Spider to the wife of a president, a lady who dressed as a man so that she could fight in the Civil War, and one of the witch es in a scene from ‘MacBeth’ in this show.”

Westfield resident Peter Fowle portrays Dr. Francis Turner, an osteopath in the early 20th century in Savannah, Ga., and owner of The Hamilton-Turner Inn, which is consid ered haunted.

“A fun fact is that each of the 50 states is mentioned in the play in some fashion,” Wing said. “Each Halloween, Candlelight The atre presents a ghostly or macabre produc tion among the ambience and furnishings of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. I like that I have the creativity to design

“I have several minutes where I do not have any lines, so the challenge is to not stand like a statue waiting for my next line but also not to be so busy that I distract from the main action,” he said.

For more, visit bhpsite.org/events/ hauntedstatesofamerica/

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Third annual Juried Exhibit of Hamilton County Artists winners honored are, from left, Jerry Mannell, Best in Show winner; Jack Garrett, Fishers Jiffy Lube of Indiana general manag er, and front, from left, Shakila Garugu, third place; Abigail Staffelbach, second place; Laura Villanyi, Fishers Arts Council board president; and Maeve Asano, first place. (Photo courtesy of Fishers Arts Council)

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The Fishers Arts Council honored winners of its third annual Juried Exhibit of Hamilton County Artists during a Sept. 9 reception. As in the two previous years, Jiffy Lube of Indiana was the art competi tion’s major sponsor, and Fishers Jiffy Lube General Manager Jack Garrett welcomed artists and guests and presented awards.

RECOGNITION

The Jiffy Lube of Indiana Best in Show winner was Carmel resident Jerry Mannell for his painting, “Tremors.” Mannell received an award of $850 and the following com ment from the show’s judge, Terry Lacy: Mannell’s painting “is contemplative and reminds me of reading a poem or listening to a song that crystallizes a relationship between the viewer and the art.”

The first-place winner, Maeve Asano, a former Carmel resident who now lives in Fort Wayne, received an award of $650 for her work “Maude’s Wonder,” which tells an “unfolding story” within the painting. The second-place award of $475 was given to Abigail Staffelbach, Fishers, for her dream like, fairy-tale piece, “Bleeding Heart,” and the third-place finisher was “Eternal Bond” and $350 to Shakila Garugu, Fishers, for her painting of a beautiful child. All winners were selected by Lacy.

There was also stiff competition for the People’s Choice award, with patrons voting on Facebook and in-person in the gallery. The winner was Fishers resident Jeremy Mallov, a Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township art teacher. Malloy’s work “Guadalupe Hills” received the most overall votes and a $100 cash prize.

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Where’s Amy attends Civic Theatre’s ‘Rent’

Krissy Oeff (Geist), left, and Civic Theatre communications manager Christine Carlisle (Carmel) attend Civic Theatre’s “Rent” Oct. 9 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The talented cast had the audience’s attention from start to finish with a well-deserved standing ovation. The set, lighting, music and choreography were outstanding, and this was one of the best shows I’ve attended. Do not miss this show that runs until Oct. 22. Civic has so many wonderful productions coming up including “A Christmas Story: The Musical” from Dec. 2 to 24. For more, visit civictheatre.org. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

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Plenty of chorizo choices

Commentary by Mark LaFay

Let’s talk about chorizo. There are many great chorizos (a type of pork sausage) to be had in the world. You may or may not know that the origin of chorizo is Spanish. That is not to say that all chorizo is Spanish. In-fact, there are numerous types of chorizos (whether it is called chorizo or not) that can be found all throughout the new world.

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Mexico has several types of regional cho rizos that are red or green. The same goes for Argentina, where it is often found in links on buns covered in chimichurri. Chile has chorizo called “longaniza.” Peru has a chorizo that is fried and crumbled. Hondu ran chorizo is similar to Peruvian in that it uses green pepper and garlic, among other things.

Spanish chorizo and Argentinian chorizo are the most alike because they are pork sausages with paprika, a touch of garlic and maybe some black pepper.

Now, what all of these chorizos have in common is that they are fresh. That is to say they are raw and must be cooked. Spain also blessed the world with a dry-cured chorizo. We think of this type of sausage as salami thanks to the ubiquitous nature of Italian culture.

Dried Spanish chorizo is a real treat. The best of the best types of Spanish chorizo are made with Iberico pork.

Coro is a delicious salami made by a com pany called Salumi out of Seattle. This is a delicious salami that is made with cocoa, cinnamon, and chipotle peppers. It has a delicious savory, spicy flavor that is bal anced nicely with the richness of the pork and the cocoa.

The next time you dust off your char cuterie platter, included a dry-cured chorizo salami. There are several to choose from, and it’s the exploration of new foods that makes charcuterie so much fun.

Mark LaFay is a butcher, certified sommelier and founder of Old Major Market, 4011 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Sleek and stylish Carmel living room

Commentary by Larry Greene

Built in 1992 in downtown Carmel, this home’s owners were ready to transform their dated liv ing room into a modern and sophisticated space.

THE BLUEPRINT

The nondistinctive fireplace now makes a sophisticated statement, with chic floor-toceiling tile and a custom gas insert for easy operation.

• Grass cloth wallpaper pairs perfectly with the sleek fireplace tile, adding texture and modern style.

The first floor flows seamlessly by replacing wall-to-wall carpet with luxury vinyl plank flooring that gives the appearance of wood but with easy upkeep.

• The new island features a unique custom curved support that serves as a stylish transition piece between the living room and kitchen.

Larry Greene is the owner of Worthington Design & Remodeling (formerly Case). You may email him at lgreene@worthingtonindy.com or visit worthingtonindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.

After

Before

A grammar horror story

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

fusion or misinterpretation.

A visit to Harvard University

Commentary by Don Knebel

My general rule is: use commas sparingly. Pretend they’re shotgun shells and you’re trying to survive in a zombie apocalypse. Ac cording to AP, “If a comma doesn’t help make clear what is being said, don’t use it.”

GRAMMAR GUY

On days like this, kids in costumes aren’t the only spooky things in the neigh borhood. Did you know commas can save innocent lives? I wanted to avoid controversial sub jects like killing in this column, but here we are discussing the only two certain ties in life: death and punctuation.

In today’s article, I’m going to settle the Oxford comma debate once and for all. How’s that for a bold statement?

Suppose I wanted to list a few (three, to be precise) of my favorite things. I could say: I like eating, children and small ani mals. That was intended to read as a list of three things — not a list of one thing followed by examples (although I’ve heard squirrel bacon is excellent)! Most people think the Oxford comma (a.k.a. the serial, series or Harvard comma) is at odds with the AP Stylebook. I’m not sure if this will come as a trick or a treat to you, but the AP Stylebook actually makes clear that it’s perfectly appropriate to use an Oxford comma when doing so helps to avoid con

Hopefully this nuanced take on the comma controversy provides a diacritical middle ground for the two feuding punc tuation parties. I’m not naive enough to assume I will be able to change anyone’s mind on a polarizing topic such as this; I merely wanted to illustrate how two opposing factions can (theoretically) peacefully coexist. I know, I know, you probably think this is a not-so-subtle way of addressing the age-old rivalry between vampires and werewolves. For the record, you are correct. I believe in a world in which vampires and werewolves can — and do — get along.

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

Today, on our return from Cape Cod, we stop by Harvard University, where I studied 50 years ago.

TRAVEL

In 1636, the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Col ony appropriated £400 to establish “Newe College,” the first institution of higher education in the colonies, with a goal of training Puritan ministers. The college was in Newe Town, a new settlement along the Charles River, now known as Cambridge, about 3 miles northwest of Boston. In 1638, John Harvard, a recent immigrant from England, died childless and left £780, half of his estate, and his 400-volume library to the college, subsequently renamed “Harvard College” in his honor. President Charles W. Eliot, who served between 1869 and 1909, eliminated the Christian orientation of Har vard, creating a modern research university. During Eliot’s term, Harvard dedicated a bronze statue of a seated John Harvard with a book in his lap, his face based on that of a Harvard student.

Since its founding, Harvard graduates have had an important impact on the nation. Eight Harvard graduates have become presidents of the United States, 21 have become jus tices of the U.S. Supreme Court and 161 have won Nobel Prizes. Harvard living graduates

ANSWERS

currently include 188 billionaires, more than twice as many as second-place Stanford.

Today, Harvard University is among the world’s preeminent educational institutions. Its main campus comprises 209 acres in Cambridge. The center of the campus is Har vard Yard, the oldest part of the university, containing most of the first-year dormito ries and Harvard’s most important libraries, collectively including more than 20 million items. The statue of John Harvard now sits in Harvard Yard in front of University Hall.

Seeking good luck, visitors rub the toe of his left boot, making it perpetually shiny.

Eight million people each year visit nearby Harvard Square, a bustling center of dining, public discourse and culture.

CellCo Partnership and its Controlled Affiliates Doing Business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to construct a new 35-foot, 9-inch tall telecommunications steel pole in the approx. vicinity of 11805 River Glen Drive, Fishers, Hamilton County, IN 46038. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Hannah Hainline, h.hainline@trileaf.com, 66 South Logan Street, Denver, Colorado 80209.

Harvard Square in Cam bridge, Mass. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Don Knebel is a local resident. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at editorial@ youarecurrent.com.

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