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to flourish with growth from companies like Netfor," stated Elaine Bedel, president of the Indiana Economic Development Corp. "Indiana On Oct. 23, Netfor announced plans to has established itself as one of the best expand in Fishers, creating up to 97 jobs by places in the nation for business, offering 2021. companies the tools and resources Netfor is a technical and customerthey need to grow. As we enter our managed experiences provider at 11810 third century, we will continue to Technology Dr., also in Fishers. It will ensure Indiana is a magnet for jobs invest more than $4 million in its new by investing in our workforce and office in Fishers Tech Park. The new building on our pro-growth business office is 17,500 square feet, more than environment." double its current location. AccordThe Indiana Economic Developing to a press release sent to Current Richardson ment Corp. offered Netfor up to from the Indiana Economic Develop$340,000 in conditional tax credits ment Corp., Netfor plans to occupy the and up to $25,000 in training grants, based space by the end of the year. on Netfor’s hiring plans. The City of Fishers "Indiana's economic momentum continues
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A Fishers woman was arrested by a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputy for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Diane Morris-Mack, 44, Fishers, police was found by the deputy in a gray Honda Pilot just before 1:30 a.m. Oct. 19 at Cumberland Road and 96th Street. According to a press release from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the deputy was patrolling 96th Street and stopped to check on the Honda. The female occupant, Mack, appeared to be asleep in the driver’s seat with a seatbelt on and had what appeared to be vomit on her clothes. Mack Concerned for her welfare, the deputy made contact and noticed an alcoholic odor coming from her. A field sobriety test showed a breath alcohol level of .155. Mack was arrested with a charge of operating while intoxicated with a BAC greater than .15. She was released from the Hamilton County Jail the afternoon of Oct. 19 with a court appearance for Nov. 1. During the investigation, a Lawrence Police Dept. badge and other items were found inside the vehicle. LPD officers have retrieved those items.
is considering additional credits. Netfor employs 119 associates in Indiana. “We are experiencing significant growth with our cloud service desk, a team that helps support environments like AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft’s cloud products,” stated Raquel Richardson, president for Netfor. “Companies that care about creating the best experience for their products and services truly get Netfor and our expertise to layer in ITIL practices and knowledge management to consistently and predictably provide answers to their clients so they can scale, perform within agreed upon service levels and get their product to market faster.” For more, visit netfor.com.
Dispatches Blood drive – The Promise United Methodist Church, 12648 E. 116th St., will host a blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. Nov. 1. This is a give a pint, get a pint (of Culver’s Frozen Custard) event. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-Cross or go to redcrossblood.org. Family fall event – Fishers Parks & Recreation is excited to announce a new event combining ecotherapy, Fishers parks and family fun. People of all ages are invited to celebrate fall at the free Fall N 2 Flat Fork event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4 at Flat Fork Creek Park, 16141 E. 101 St. Gather around the campfire, enjoy a group hike, try your hand at mountain biking with a skills session for the whole family or relax with a yoga session in the park. Youth volunteer nominations sought – From now through Nov. 7, the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is looking for Indiana’s top youth volunteers of the year. Students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards if they have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service within the past 12 months. The application is available at spirit.prudential.com and nassp.org/ spirit.
Suicide prevention training – Chaucie’s Place will offer a suicide prevention training session from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at 4607 E. 106th St., Carmel. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer and was developed specifically to detect and respond to anyone projecting suicide warning signs. Cost is $15. Visit EventBrite.com to register. Harlem Wizards game – The Harlem Wizards are coming to Fishers High School at 7 p.m. Nov. 30. Fans will experience a magical display of tricks, coordinated ball-handling, fancy passing and aerodynamic athleticism combined with high-energy comedy and audience interaction. Tickets can be purchased for $10 online at Harlemwizards.com. In addition, tickets will be sold during lunch at FHS beginning Nov. 27 until the day of the game. Tickets will also be available on the day of the game at FHS at 6:00pm for $12 for adults and children. Newcomers Club – The Fishers Newcomers Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Delaware Township Building, 9090 E. 131st St., Fishers. All are welcome to become a member. Attendants participate in activity groups and various charitable activities.
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lethality,” Ferguson said. “There are three primary questions, and if you answer yes to one of those questions, it’s a high risk. Coming up on the one-year anniversary of If you didn’t answer yes to any of the first three, but if you answer yes to four of the its implementation, Prevail executive direcrest of the questions, it screens as tor Susan high risk.” public safety Ferguson The first three questions are: Has is pleased he/she ever used a weapon against with how the Lethality Assessyou or threatened you with a weapment Protocol is working. on? Has he/she threatened to kill Starting Nov. 1, 2016, Prevail you or your children? Do you think partnered with each of Hamilton he/she might try to kill you? County’s eight law enforcement Ferguson For those at high risk, the police agencies to implement the procall an advocate while they are on the tocol with first responders who are likely scene. to meet victims of domestic violence on a Ferguson said there is a Prevail advocate scene when a crime occurs. on call 24 hours every day. Prevail has a “It’s not new to the world, it’s new to staff of 18 with nine rotating on the crisis Hamilton County,” Ferguson said of the line. protocol. In the first six months of 2017, 61 LAP The screening provides a defined protocol for when to do the assessment and what to screens were completed and an advocate do with the results. The intent is to connect was called 21 times. “The police see far more victims of dovictims at high risk of danger to service mestic violence than we do at Prevail,” providers. Ferguson said. “We count on them to be our “If the police respond to a domestic voice in the community, to let people know violence incident they have a paper with 11 these services are available.” questions on it, and those 11 questions define what screens in what has a high risk of
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Graduate profile: Sammi Coppedge By Desiree Williams Sammi Coppedge graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School student in 2013. In May, Coppedge graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in public relations. Q: What was your favorite subject in high school? A: I definitely always loved English class, but I also really like journalism. I was on newspaper all of high school and was in those classes and always really loved those. Q: What interested you about journalism? A: I definitely think I’ve always been interested in the news and I’ve always loved writing, so kind of combining those two different things. I was sports editor for my last two years. Q: Were you involved in any teams or clubs in high school? A: I was a basketball cheerleader and I also was in student council, especially student council. That was something I was very passionate about in high school Q: Do you remember your most influential high school class or teacher? A: My most influential teacher would
have been Ms. Chandler. She’s just a really passionate educator and she’s just a great person. She really taught me a lot. I had her for AP U.S. History, and also I was part of We the People. She was just really inspirational and really great, and I’ve still kept in touch with her since I graduated from high school. Q: Where do you want to go with public relations? A: With PR, I really like the media relations aspect of it. I am working at a PR agency right now and I really enjoy it. Definitely in the future I see myself maybe taking on more leadership roles. I’m not sure if I’ll ever leave Indianapolis, but I definitely think it has a lot to offer, even in the PR industry aspect. I just want to keep forward with it and see what all it can offer me and what all I can do. Q: Do you have any advice for kids going into high school or college? A: I’m a really big believer in passion over paycheck and really finding something that really drives you. I think that having a job you like so much makes work so much more enjoyable, especially when you have to work at it all the time.
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trained in special operations for 56 weeks and because of certain skills they sent me to Libya, Venezuela and East Germany,” Smitha Fishers resident John Smitha wants to said. “I have been married for 54 years and I help veterans by sharing didn't tell my wife what I had done giving back a cup of coffee until 2012 because I didn't know if and hearing she'd love me anymore. I sat down their stories. and told my twin sons, too. We’re “Every veteran has a story. My closer than we have ever been.” heart aches for some of these guys," Smitha is hoping Company CofSmitha said. "My job is to listen, let fee will keep veterans’ stories alive them know we care for them and and help heal post-traumatic stress we're here for them.” disorder. Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 Smitha “We're trying to stop the 22 suip.m., Smith hosts Company Coffee at cides a day by veterans that are going on. Higher Grounds coffee shop in Geist ChrisWe're trying to get these guys in and get tian Church, 8550 Mud Creek Rd. them healed. Their stories need to be cher“What I'm trying to do is have a space ished and kept alive,” he said. where veterans can come in, feel relaxed, Smitha would like to publish the veterans’ sit down, have a free cup of coffee and just stories, with their permission, in a book. talk," he said. "I can generate conversation “I want the proceeds from the book to go and just listen. I'm trying to get these guys to the Honor Flight or Wounded Warriors. I to come in and tell their story." want it to go back to vets,” he said. Smitha has his own military story. For more, visit hgfishers.com. “I spent eight years in the Air Force. I
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Harris overcomes two ACL injuries to excel for IU By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com When Indiana University football coach Tom Allen wants Accomplishment an example of perseverance, he can turn to J-Shun Harris II. Harris tore his ACL in his right knee during summer workouts in 2015, causing him to miss the season. Then during 2016 preseason camp, the 2014 Fishers High School graduate tore the ACL in his left knee, again missing the season. “He’s never hung his head,” Allen said. “I was there when he had the second ACL. The very next day he was smiling. He has a great perspective about life. He’s strong in his faith, which is a huge anchor. He sees the big picture and was able to come back from it. It’s a great testament to having a tremendous attitude, working through adversity and being tough. He’s got an edge about him and personality that allows him to preserve and overcome obstacles in life. He’s going to be successful whatever he does.” Finally back, good things are happening for the 5-foot-8 speedy wide receiver as a special teams performer. Harris was twice named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week, returning punts for touchdowns against Virginia (44 yards) and Georgia Southern (70) in September. “I’m so thankful that I had a great support staff in my coaches, my teammates, my family and friends,” Harris said. “They helped will me back and boosted my confidence in myself that I didn’t have at the time. Personally, I’ve experienced some good plays on the field. I feel like I’m back to myself.” Harris had played as a true freshman with the Hoosiers, catching 18 passes and earning the team’s Offensive Newcomer of the Year honors. Now after two lost seasons, he has regained his form. Harris admitted he was frustrated when the second ACL injury happened. “I questioned why is this happening, but injuries are a part of sports,” Harris said. “I feel I have a strong mental and spiritual side so that kept me motivated. These injuries don’t last always, and only the strong can come back from these things. I wanted to be part of that strong group that overcame these obstacles.” Harris said when he got out of the knee brace, he wasn’t tentative or concerned
J-Shun Harris II returned five punts for 109 yards against Virginia Sept. 9. (Photo provided by IU Athletics)
about being injured. “Now I want to become better than I was before,” Harris said. “I want to continue to grow mentally and physically.” For his perseverance, Harris has earned a nomination for the 2017 Capital One Orange Bowl-Football Writers Association of America’s Courage Award.
Dispatches New Advisory Council forming – The Indiana Dept. of Revenue invites tax professionals, attorneys, business stakeholders, advocates and scholars statewide to be considered for appointment to the first-ever Commissioner’s Advisory Council to provide valuable input on tax administration for the state. Twelve members will be selected for two-year appointments. The council will meet quarterly beginning in late January. Applications are available at in.gov/dor/5739.htm and are due by Dec. 1. Art and craft bazaar – The Promise United Methodist Church, 12648 E. 116th St., will hold its second annual art and craft bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4. There is no cost to shop, but shoppers who bring a nonperishable food item will receive a $1 raffle ticket. Winners will choose from items the vendors have donated. The raffle will benefit the Come to Me Food Pantry.
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When I look at an issue, I look at it in a way that’s not Democrat or Republican, but does it make our nation stronger? Does it make our families stronger? That’s how I try to decide. I look at a mom and dad in Carmel or Avon or Terre Haute or Richmond and say, 'What makes sense for these families?' What are the top issues facing Hoosiers right now? No. 1 is that everybody has a chance to get a really good job with a really good paycheck, because what that does is, that stabilizes the family. Second is, we have a real challenge – not only in our state but in our country – with opioids and with heroin, and I’m working nonstop to try to end this. The damage these drugs cause can destroy families. Is the opioid epidemic a problem throughout the state? It is a problem everywhere. The most important thing mom and dad can do is talk to their kids about it, because we’re not in the basement the entire time that party is going on. Our children need to understand that the best friend they have is the friend
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Flying into new things HSE brings Harry Potter’s quidditch to Fishers
By Jessica Hoover • news@currentinfishers.com The Harry Potter Club of Hamilton Southeastern High School wants to bring a new magical sport to the cover story high schools of central Indiana. Quidditch, a fictional sport invented by J.K. Rowling in the “Harry Potter” book series, has been a craze in the college and professional levels but has yet to become a popular high school sport. Keaton Squires, math teacher at HSE, wants to change that. Squires is a teacher sponsor of the Quidditch Club, and Peter Salvadori is the teacher sponsor of the Harry Potter Club, which has played a significant role in the creation of multiple quidditch teams at HSE. There are approximately 200 members in the club, and 60 or more of those students have played quidditch each semester since its creation last year. Teams are sorted into the four houses in Harry Potter: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. The four teams compete against each other to go to the championships each semester and to the Quidditch Cup at the end of the year. Quidditch is very similar to the fictional version, with slight accommodations for the lack of flight. Each team is co-ed and has seven players: one seeker, one keeper, two beaters and three chasers. Instead of flying on broomsticks, players straddle PVC pipes. The goal is to score more points than the opposing team by throwing the quaffle (a volleyball) through one of three hoops, or by the seeker catching the snitch. To symbolize the flying snitch in the book, there is a person acting as a snitch, with a ball attached to the back of their shorts. “This is what makes the game really fun to watch,” Squires said. “When the snitch comes out, they can wrestle people, they throw people around, they grapple. The snitch doesn’t have to run with a broom between their legs, so they can use both hands to throw people and push people. The official rule of the books per J.K. Rowling is, ‘The game is not over until the snitch is caught.’ The game could go on for two days, or the game could go on for two
minutes.” The main duty of the chaser is to throw the quaffle into the opposing team’s hoops, guarded by the keeper, while the beaters use their bludgers (dodgeballs) to try to take them out. If a chaser is hit by a bludger, he or she must return to and touch their hoops before going back into the game. Quidditch has caught the attention of students from another local school, Fishers High School. Students from Fishers have been joining teams at HSE, but they would like to create a team of their own next year. “The goal next year is that they actually have a Fishers team and an HSE team that compete with each other through a series of tournaments,” Squires said. “Our fiveyear goal is to get teams in Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Zionsville and all over the Indy area.” Quidditch teams at HSE have even gotten the attention of college teams and a major league team. “HSE has turned into kind of a feeder system for Ball State, IU and Purdue,” Squires said. “All of those college teams have come out to our school to recruit and talk to the players to join their quidditch teams. A couple of them have even made the Indianapolis major league team, the Indianapolis Intensity.” Jannah Hassan, a junior at HSE and captain of the Slytherin team, said playing quidditch has given her the opportunity to experience a team dynamic like no other. “Quidditch is such a unique sport because every game is different and no matter what, there is always an element of surprise,” Hassan said. “It’s also unique because of our ability to have friendly competition. We all want to win but always help each other out in the end.” The HSE teams play every Sunday at 2 and 2:30 p.m. just south of HSE’s football field. High school students interested in joining or creating a team at their own school can contact Keaton Squires at ksquires@hse.k12.in.us.
Nick Epperson runs with the quaffle. (Submitted photos)
Hannah Van Tassel, left, portrays the snitch and tries to keep away from Jenny Turock.
Quidditch: One of the few sports to offer a co-ed environment The sport of quidditch is not only unique for its origins in a fictional book, but it also is one of the few sports to have a gender rule. Out of the seven players on a team, there cannot be more than four players of the same gender. This means that for HSE students, quidditch is the only sport where it is standard for males and females to play on the same
team. “That’s why we’ve been able to connect with students so much,” coach Keaton Squires said. “The game is a mandatory co-ed sport, meaning you can never have any less than three girls on the team at a time. The girls at our school are really getting recognized for their athletic ability.”
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A dry run
o b s e r v ation Perpetual twilight
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Commentary by Terry Anker We found ourselves careening down the crowded streets of America’s largest city reviewing the events of the day – the nature of the incoming flight, the ease of traversing the Holland Tunnel, and, in course, our acquaintance with a new car service. Recommended for transport by a close friend and Manhattanite, we were impressed by the comportment and wayfinding of our driver. Snarled traffic would lead to a redirect, then another, until a more attractive path emerged. Although the crystal-blue sky was glorious as the October sun cast its reflected light across the scores of gleaming edifices, we found ourselves headlong in a narrow canyon of oppressive brick structures. Built before the ubiquitous use of reinforced steel, these vintage buildings, while charming in many ways, hosted small windows open only to facing windows directly across the constricted street. Despite the ambient light spilling into the scene, the effect could best be described as dusk. The same might be said as afternoon turned to night, street lights illuminate ensuring that folks rooted here live lives wrapped in perpetual twilight. If we dedicate ourselves only working to contain the extremes, what do we surrender? Are we humans prone to avoid change at the very same time that we benefit from it? Some moments lift us while others urge us to retreat. Does our hiding from dark and light make its existence any less real? Life brings both expected and unexpected seasons. But what is the merit in a command of adaptability? If we live in a place that is neither fully day nor fully night, can we ever hope to recognize the difference? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.
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Panem et Circenses in Fishers Commentary by Amna Tokmo
No doubt, Fishers is a flourishing community that has seen amazing growth, expansion and improvements in the last couple of years. The community is diversifying, attracting multi-national, multi-religious families in search of a profile safe environment, great schools and affordable housing. There are churches of all sorts sitting on, what seems, every corner of the city. We could be perceived as either serious worshipers, sinners or saints. Our spiritual needs must be greatly satiated and taken care of. Fishers also is becoming a magnet for business, both big and small, bringing shopping and entertainment to its residents and creating new economic engines for the city that can be used for further development. Restaurants are popping up everywhere and we are hoping it will get more diversified. Entertainment, “in the sense of distraction from everyday life,” is not lacking in this city, with a decent number of establishments, such as local bars, Top Golf and Escape Room. And there is always good, old Hamilton 16 IMAX movie theater in neighboring Noblesville. It is all bread and games, or panem et circenses, as old Romans would say, from the looks of it. While it is not
implied here that Fishers city government’s strategy is to provide sustenance and entertainment to appease public discontent the way ancient Romans did, there is this feeling that something is missing – stimulus for our minds. There are no art galleries or bookstores that host book readings, or no theater to stage great performance or classical music concerts or community centers or art centers. There is no cultural inclusivity for multi-cultural, multi-religious Fishers residents. There are no good alternatives for basic entertainment. City of Fishers residents should be able to progress and be patrons and cultivators of arts and culture. We need a direction, and work needs to be done on cultural planning and tap into community of local artists and cultural resources that will help us get there. We would like to think, as residents, that we will be able to wholeheartedly support this and be part of it. For the full column, visit currentinfishers.com. Amna Tokmo is the Quality Manager at a clinical engineering company in Indianapolis. She is a native of Bosnia and Herzegovina and came as a refugee to the U.S. in the early ‘90s with her family to escape the war in the Balkans. She later became a citizen. She is a resident of Fishetrs and can be reached at atokmo@gmail.com or via Twitter @TokmoAmna.
I’m cured of my urinating-while-exercising problem! Thanks to my OB/GYN, I can now run without stopping at humor construction port-a-lets every 2 miles. And luckily for you, the appointment was the most entertaining, embarrassing hour of my adult life. FYI, any visit to the Lady Parts Doctor requires great preparation. There’s a particularly high level of grooming that occurs, from perfectly-pedicured toes to a meticulously-made-up face. And of course, everything in between must be en pointe. For whatever reason, I completely neglected the aforementioned routine and showed up a hot mess. When the nurse told me to undress from the waist down, I was mortified. Did I mention I have a male physician? Who’s my age? I commenced with the “He’s seen it all” mantra, but broke into a cold sweat when I caught a whiff of my Sperry’s-withoutsocks feet. I forgot all of this the moment Doc walked in, though, because I then had to explain in excruciating detail my peejogging adventures. We discussed possible solutions and finally agreed to try a nonsurgical device. Doc then opened a tacklebox full of what appeared to be medieval torture objects, selected one, and told me to “give it a whirl.” In privacy, thank God. So I jumped, danced, moved and grooved to see if I could wet myself. Miracle of miracles, the floor remained dry! Step 2 proved more challenging. Try as I might, I just couldn’t remove the thing. So Doc returned, hilariously mimed the process, and left me again. This time, with a few Cirque du Soleil twists and a Hail Mary, I did it. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.
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Standing up for lunch Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Now that Mary Ellen has retired, and I’m significantly cutting back on work, we’ll end up being home together humor around noon. Mary Ellen and I have never shared a real lunchtime. For all of our marriage, we weren’t ever both home during the workweek, and on weekends I usually went to Costco and snarfed up free food samples. I have been home recovering from knee surgery, so Mary Ellen suggested we start having a noon meal together. The blood drained out of my head. I started to perspire. A twitch developed in my right eye. I had to be careful or she was going to know that I was not happy with the suggestion. How do you tell someone after 37 years that you really don’t want to have lunch together? When you are used to eating alone, you develop a few habits that will be hard to break. My wife, who shares a significant DNA strain with Miss Manners, would never understand. Maybe you will. Mary Ellen will want to have lunch at noon. When I worked at home alone, I would sit down for lunch sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Wait, that is
a total lie. I have never actually sat down for lunch at home in my adult life. I slapped a sandwich together while standing at the fridge, then ate it on the way upstairs to turn on a cable news show. I just knew that Mary Ellen was going to want to actually sit for the meal. And we’d have to use utensils, like forks and spoons. And have conversations. I even had nightmares about it. I love my wife, and I love to talk to her. But not in the daylight. Not during the week. Conversations are OK at dinner; so are napkins, utensils and chairs. But not at lunch. Not starting after 37 years. The other day, Mary Ellen prepared a meal at noon. When I walked in the kitchen, she said, “I can’t believe what you are wearing. Sweats and a dirty T-shirt? You can’t sit down for lunch looking like that.� Music to my ears. So I stood up, just like the good old days.
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Hamilton Town Dentistry offers extended hours By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com A local dentist office between two Hamilton County communities now open is looking to provide what many offices don’t, evening hours. Dr. Greg Hopkinson and Dr. Matt Sullivan purchased Hamilton Town Dentistry at 14139 Town Center Blvd., Suite 200, earlier this year from the office’s former owner, Dr. David Shock, who opened the practice in 2011 at the same location. “We bought the practice March 31, and we started seeing patients April 10,” Hopkinson said. Together, they serve approximately 1,500 patients. “(Shock) was only open three days a week, and we expanded it five days a week with longer hours,” Hopkinson said. “That’s why we did this together, too, to be able to offer longer hours,” Sullivan added. Hopkinson and Sullivan are the only two dentists in the practice. Each also works at practices separate from Hamilton Town Dentistry.
Hamilton Town Dentistry owners Greg Hopkinson, left, and Matt Sullivan. (Submitted photo)
“We had been talking about buying a practice together to kind of do what we’re doing with the extended hours,” Hopkinson said. “It was a good base of patients that were already here, good offices, nice technology, good location,” Sullivan said. “So we felt like it was a good spot to take it and grow.” The office is accepting new patients, and specializes in family dentistry, cosmetic and oral surgery, root canals, Invisalign and more. Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday. “Kind of what we’re trying to do as a practice would be to provide that hightouch, family atmosphere and relationship-based dentistry that you’d be used to in a small town,” Sullivan said. “By having both of us here together and with longer hours, that’s what people want, so they don’t have to call off work to come in.” For more, visit hamiltontowndentistry. com, or call 317-773-9992.
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Dispatches Chamber events — Save the date for these upcoming Westfield Chamber of Commerce events: Nov. 10, All-County Legislative Breakfast; Nov. 14, Coffee with the Chamber; Nov. 16, monthly membership luncheon. For more, visit westfield-chamber.org. Building permits decreased — The Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis (BAGI) announced that in the Greater Indianapolis Nine-County area, Single-Family Building Permits slipped five percent last month with 442 permits compared to September 2016. However, 4,708 new home permits have been cumulatively issued compared to 4,447 last year, positively posting a 6 percent increase year-to date. Undiscovered gems — Of the thousands of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds in the U.S., there are many that are well-known and that have impressive performance records. But there also are some gems that most investors have never heard of—and that might boost your investment returns for years to come. Here are three of those undiscovered funds: 1. GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity (GQGPX). 2. Tributary Small Company (FOSCX) 3. Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI) Source: Morningstar.com Tax reporting for sharing services — From Uber drivers to Airbnb hosts, there is a lot of confusion surrounding how “sharing economy” money is reported to the IRS. There’s so much confusion, in fact, that the IRS dedicated a web page specifically to the topic. Search IRS.gov for the Sharing Economy Tax Center for advice on how to report income from sharing-type services. The IRS is paying closer attention to independent contractors as the sharing economy goes mainstream. Source: RealLifeTaxAdvice.com New car replacement insurance — Typical insurance policies only pay a depreciated value for your car if it’s totaled in an accident. Recent ads offering full replacement cost are very common. They don’t, however, tell the whole story. Full replacement cost coverage will increase your premium by at least 15 percent and is only good for a limited time period, or specific number of miles. It might not be worth the extra premiums given the chance of totaling your car is less than 1 percent in a year. Source: BottomLine.com
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Talking about knees and hips Commentary by Dr. Khalid Azzam No one wants to see his or her parent in pain, and it can be difficult to know how to help. Here are some tips for talking with an aging parent about hip and aging knee replacements. What are signs I should talk with my aging parent(s) about a hip or knee replacement? If your parent is visibly in pain or frustrated that simple daily tasks have now become painful and uncomfortable, then it’s time to broach the topic. Hip and knee arthritis is a very common reason for pain in individuals ages 60 and older. If your parent has everyday pain in the groin, front of the thigh or in the knee, they should make a consultation. A lot of patients think too long before deciding on a hip or knee replacement. Pain from hip or knee arthritis, after reaching a certain stage, is unlikely to go away. If your parent is considering joint replacement, encourage him or her to make an appointment to learn more. How do you suggest approaching that conversation? Make sure your parents know you’re coming from a genuine, caring place. Before
having the conversation, educate yourself so you can provide helpful information. What’s the process like for a hip or knee replacement patient? In the first visit, patients will talk with their orthopedic surgeon about the pain and how it has affected their daily life, and they’ll get X-rays. A physical examination of the joint will be performed, and the surgeon will review the X-ray photos with the patient. If the patient is a good candidate for hip or knee replacement, he or she will pick a date for surgery. As the surgery date approaches, the patient will visit his or her orthopedic surgeon to discuss the procedure. Patients also meet with a dedicated internist at this time to make sure they’re “medically cleared” for surgery and anesthesia. After surgery, patients have a series of follow-up appointments with their orthopedic surgeon.
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Hip and knee pain seminar — A free seminar on arthritis and hip and knee replacement procedures will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 7 at Fishers Hilton Garden Inn, 9785 North by Northeast Blvd. Dr. Anthony Feher will explain the latest procedures in joint replacement and arthritis treatments. To register, call Franciscan Health toll-free at 1-877-8881777, or visit FranciscanHealth.org/CHKS and scroll down to Joint Pain Seminars. Diabetes seminar — Riverview Health will host a diabetes seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at Riverview Health in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room. A light dinner will be served. The program is free but reg-
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Carmel ex-pastor shares love of Reformation stamps By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com
As this fall marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Paul Swartz has been combining his passions for stamp collecting, the Lutheran faith and music. The 74-year-old Carmel resident has been collecting U.S. stamps since he was 7 years old. “I go back to the 1800s for U.S. stamps,” said Swartz, a former pastor of Carmel’s King of Glory Lutheran Church. “I view every stamp as a window to the world. It’s lifting up either a person, a building or a circumstance.” Swartz, who serves as a volunteer usher at The Palladium along with his wife, Betty, had mentioned to Indiana Wind Symphony Director Charlie Conrad a couple of years ago the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation and the great music around that time. “I knew his love for putting together thematic concerts,” Swartz said. They began planning together, and Swartz will give a historical narration for the symphony’s “Echoes Over Five Centuries: The Reformation” at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at The Palladium in Carmel. “I’ve always been a fan of church music and classical music,” Swartz said. Conrad said Swartz brings a great deal of knowledge about the Reformation. “In addition to the religious aspect, it had quite an effect on music as well,” Conrad said. “Paul will be doing the narration in between numbers. We’ll play some music that historically was significant, and some based on some of the chorales and tunes that came from the time. We’re doing a piece from Elisabeth Cruciger, the first female hymn writer of the Reformation, and she was also married to Martin Luther’s son. Martin Luther wrote several (hymns) himself. ‘A Mighty Fortress is Our God’ is the most famous one.” Swartz, who will have a display of his Reformation and Luther stamps in The Palladium lobby, is writing a book called “A Life Stamped, Cancelled and Delivered!” “I thought if I don’t get the book out until next year I can include all the stamps of Luther that are issued this year,” said Swartz, who has written several journal articles about Luther. Swartz was pastor of King of Glory Lutheran Church for 13 years before retiring in 2012. He’s now serving at First Trinity, a diverse Lutheran congregation on the east side
Paul Swartz displays his Reformation stamp display. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)
of Indianapolis. “They can’t afford a pastor, so I’m helping them out,” Swartz said. Swartz’s collection of Martin Luther stamps began in 1983 when the U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp commemorating the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s birth on Nov. 10, 1483. The stamp triggered a worldwide search by Swartz to discover what other Reformation stamps were produced. He has several albums full of stamps relating to Martin Luther or this year’s Reformation anniversary. Luther published his Ninety-five theses, or complaints against the Catholic Church, and launched the Protestant Reformation on Oct. 31, 1517. Many stamps from various nations are being reeled this year. “Luther was the champion of individual rights and the freedom of the conscience,” Swartz said. “You won’t find anyone in the history of mankind who championed that more than Martin Luther.” Choir voices are needed for the concert. For more information or to volunteer, contact pswartz@indy.rr.com.
Echoes Over Five Centuries: The Reformation When: 7 p.m. Nov 12. Where: The Palladium, Carmel. For more: visit indianawindsymphony.org
Songbook Foundation launches Meredith Willson website editorial@youarecurrent.com The Carmel-based Great American Songbook Foundation recently launched a website showcasing the archives of composer and playwright Meredith Willson, who wrote Broadway and cinema hits “The Music Man” and “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.” The Meredith Willson Digital Collection makes a trove of historic materials accessible worldwide to researchers, musicians and fans of Willson, who also penned such popular songs as “You and I” and “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.” The collection is a collaboration between the Songbook Foundation and HistoryIT, a digital history company that helps organizations transform their archives into engaging online collections. HistoryIT team members, while working with the foundation staff, identified a representative sample of compositions, scrapbooks, correspondence and photographs from Willson’s career, then digitized and tagged the materials for display on a search-optimized website. For more, visit songbook.historyit.com.
Carmel — Rock legend David Crosby, known for his work with the super group Crosby, Stills & Nash, performs music from his upcoming album, “Sky Trails,” alongside his best-loved songs at 8 p.m. Nov. 4 at The Palladium. Tickets start at $35. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. Zionsville — CV Art and Frame, 110 S. Main St., will host an artist reception for Gabriel Lehman from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 3 and 1 to 8 p.m. Nov. 4. Admission is free. Wine and food will be served. Geist — Q Artistry presents “The Chronicles of Yarnia, A Rap Musical,” at 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Theater at the Fort. The musical is a parody romp of the children’s tale, using classic hip hop and rap tracks. For more, visit artsforlawrence.org
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Bag.” Thimlar, who has a degree in message Music has been a big part of Ginger Thim- therapy, works as a Myoskeletal therapist at Apex Therapy Clinic in Fishers as well as lar’s life ever since she can remember. a couple of other spots. She especially music enjoyed listening to Thimlar spent several years in San Francisco and collaborated Christmas songs on the with a band called Chemystry Set radio as a child. for four years before returning So naturally the Lawrence resito the Indianapolis area in 2011. dent’s debut album is filled with Her father, Andy Thimlar, lives in those songs and titled “A Merry Zionsville. Little Christmas.” Thimlar’s album Thimlar “I haven’t done music as intenserelease party is set from 2 to 5 p.m. ly as I have doing this album,” Thimlar said. Nov. 4 at the Antelope Club, 615 N. Delaware “I’m working on being a professional vocalSt., Indianapolis. There will be a cash bar at ist right now.” the event. Thimlar, a Mooresville High School gradu“They are songs I’ve loved ever since ate, was a member of the Singing Hoosiers I can remember,” Thimlar said. “I finally as a freshman in 1989-90 before transferrecorded them and it’s a special album ring to Taylor University and earning a debecause of that. It was fun putting this all together. My piano player on the album sug- gree in music education. To RSVP or for more information, email gested that title and it all came together. releaseparty@gingerthimlar.com or call There quite a lot of different feelings on 317-946-8263. each of the songs. None of them are the Her website is gingerthimlar.com same.” One of her favorites is “The Man with the
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By Lana Bandy editorial@youarecurrent.com Don’t be surprised if Rick Springfield seems a bit nostalgic when he hits The Palladium stage in Carmel for live music his concert. The show is the Australian rocker’s stripped down solo acoustic performance in which Springfield shares the stories behind his songs. After 40-plus years as a musician, actor and author, he recently told Current that audiences can expect to hear some popular gems. Q: Should we expect a lot of new music, quite a few old favorites or a little bit of everything? A: Everything, including getting busted if you get up during the show to go to the bathroom. Yep, it’s very intimate. Q: Will we finally find out who Jessie’s girl is? A: I tell the stories about the moments in my life that became songs, so it makes it a storyteller-type show as well and, yes, I do tell the story that led to “Jessie’s Girl.” Q: You wrote that song and it was your first huge hit in the U.S. Does it still have special meaning to you or do you get
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tired of playing it at every show? A: No, it’s the first song that was a hit for me, so it has a special place in my soul. I’m proud of having written it and damn lucky no one wrote it before me. Q: What is it that motivates you to keep touring after all these years? A: I love playing. I started when I was 14, and the bug bite is still there. It’s the greatest feeling to play music for people. I’ve always loved it, even when my voice hadn’t broken and I was singing crappy versions of Beatles songs.
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“In the Family Way,” The Cat, Carmel
Rick Springfield: Stripped Down Solo Acoustic, The Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel
From left: Adam Summerhayes, Angela East, David Wright and Piers Adams
Australian rocker, actor and teen idol Rick Springfield burst into international stardom in the ’80s with 16 Top 40 hits, including “Jesse’s Girl,” “I’ve Done Everything for You” and “Don’t Talk to Strangers.” His intimate, interactive solo concert performances explore the stories behind the songs.
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After being together for 10 years, a couple decides to adopt a child only to find continual rejection by both the state and private adoption services. After much soul-searching, they beg Andrew’s twin sister Lainie to surrogate for them, with the husband as the biological father. Cost: 10 and $15
7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 and 4 and 2 p.m. Nov. 5
The night pays homage to the remarkable works of Rodgers and Hammerstein. This innovative musical revue features songs such as “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair,” “Honeybun” and “Kansas City,” to name a few. Cost: $20-$45
Cost: $35-$95
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The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel
8 p.m. Nov. 3
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this respected company from the American West is on the road with its blend of classical ballet and contemporary dance. Cost: From $55
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David Crosby and Friends Sky Trails Tour, The Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel
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“A Grand Night for Singing,” The Studio Theater, the Center for the Performing Arts
Red Priest, The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel
8 p.m. Nov. 4
Founded in 1997, the early music ensemble has been described by critics as “completely wild and deeply imaginative,” with a “red-hot wicked sense of humor” and a “breakall-rules, rock-chamber concert approach to early music.” Cost: $60
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“The Originalist,” Indiana Repertory Theatre Upperstage, Indianapolis
7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3, 5 and 9 p.m. Nov. 4 and 2 p.m. Nov. 5
Supreme Court justice and conservative icon Antonin Scalia hires a young, liberal, female law clerk, and opinions start flying right and left. Every point of view is explored in this openminded look at one of our most galvanizing national figures. Cost: From $25
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8 p.m. Nov. 4
Rock legend David Crosby performs music from his upcoming album, “Sky Trails,” alongside his best-loved songs. Joining him will be five musical friends: James Raymond on keys, Mai Agan on bass, Steve DiStanislao on drums, Jeff Pevar on guitar and Michelle Willis on keys and vocals. Cost: from $35
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Sangam: Crossroads of Culture, The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel
4 p.m. Nov. 5
The cultural program will showcase four different classical dances from India depicting the epic Ramayan and will showcase an “East meets West” and Bollywood Style Extravaganza. Complimentary light Indian appetizers will be served beginning at 3 p.m. Cost: $7.50
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month By Tom Blessing Special Education Attorney with Hollingsworth & Zivitz tblessing@hzlegal.com Genevieve Keegan-Bedano
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Bullying in our schools has become a national epidemic and, unfortunately, this is probably the most common phone call I get from parents. Usually it goes something like this: “My child is being bullied to the point that he’s afraid to go to school. The school has not done anything to stop it. What can I do?” Naturally, many parents who call want me to write a letter to their school corporation or even file a lawsuit against it. Unfortunately, I often have to tell them that there’s not much they can do from a legal standpoint unless they have evidence that (a) the school violated a legal duty, and (b) their child has been harmed—physically or psychologically—as a result. If your child is simply afraid to go to school because of the bullying but hasn’t been emotionally traumatized or physically injured, it will be difficult to bring a legal claim against the school district because the law requires you to prove damages in order to have a case. Being nervous, scared or uncomfortable at school may not be enough to support a legal claim. As the saying goes, “They don’t make Band-Aids for hurt feelings.” Schools have a duty to protect your child from bullying, but often they look the other way or downplay it, telling parents “Kids will be kids.” They don’t seem to take bullying seriously and rarely punish the perpetrators severely. I have represented several children who have been bullied, assaulted or sexually harassed at school—one to the point of committing suicide. In almost every case, the school could have done more to prevent the bullying from happening. Indiana does have an anti-bullying law, but it’s not very strong. It only requires schools to have an anti-bullying policy and to report bullying
incidents to a database. But schools routinely under-report incidents of bullying and many parents mistakenly assume that they can sue a school if it does not follow this law, which says you can’t sue the school based only on its failure to follow the statute. In fact, if the school doesn’t comply with the statute, its non-compliance is not even admissible in court. If your child has been harmed, it may still be possible to hold the school responsible in a lawsuit. I’ve used different legal theories against schools where students have been bullied. Schools have a duty to supervise students, to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition and to protect students from reasonably foreseeable criminal acts—which bullying incidents often are. Students with special needs may have additional remedies available. My advice to parents whose children are being bullied is to document every incident (who, what, when, where). You can tell school staff what’s happening in person or over the phone, but it’s a good idea to put it in an email to your child’s principal, teacher and guidance counselor. Make a paper trail. Doing so makes it harder for the school to claim that it was unaware of the bullying. If your child is emotionally or physically harmed, you’ll want to show that the school knew or should have known that he was at risk of being injured. Schools like to defend these cases by arguing that the harm was not “reasonably foreseeable,” so telling school employees that your child is being bullied is important. Do not assume that the school will document the bullying properly—do it for them. When kids are hurt at school and parents bring a claim, evidence has a way of mysteriously disappearing. By sending the school staff emails, you will have proof that they knew your child was being bullied. If your child has been bullied at school and suffered physical or emotional harm as a result, feel free to call me at 317/569-2200 or email me at tblessing@hzlegal.com for a free consultation.
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Where’s Amy? Amy Pauszek is a photographer, film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@youarecurrent.com. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.
Actress D.J. Mincy (Fishers) and actor Brian Boyd (Geist).
Where’s Where’s Amy Amy visits visits Heartland Heartland Film Film Festival Festival events events Alan and Cindy Taber (Fishers) with Star Wars Stormtroopers. The Heartland Film Festival blew in like Stormtroopers on a mission with two weeks of screening award-winning films from around the world; one-of-a-kind after-parties; and celebrity photo opportunities. Where’s Amy was there to capture the key events, including the closing night film “Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies,” a documentary about the life of Alan Ladd Jr. through the eyes of his daughter, Amanda Ladd-Jones. Ladd Jr. was the studio head who gave the iconic “Star Wars” a go. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)
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Commentary by Mark Johnson Where to go: Asian Grill Where: 74 N. Ninth St., Noblesville When it’s open: Lunch is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dinner is served 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Mark’s take: Asian Grill is a staple of downtown Noblesville and offers a variety of zesty Asian fare in a comfortable, elegant atmosphere. You’ll find everything from chicken to pork to beef to shrimp. Salads and soups round out a menu that also features vegetarian dishes. What to get: I’m always partial to seafood dishes, and Asian Grill does not disappoint! Although there are a variety
Asian Grill sits in the heart of downtown Noblesville. (Submitted photo)
of shrimp offerings, I recommend the orange shrimp. These are jumbo tiger shrimp tossed in orange sauce and topped with sesame seeds. This is a must-taste. Cost: Entrees between $13 and $17. Want to know more? Visit asiangriolnoblesville.com or call 317-773-9990.
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Tailgating in inclement weather Commentary by Joe Drozda and Bob Bley With each tropical storm there seems to have been numerous games cancelled on the coasts and even further north into the plains and Midwest, where rains have caused trouble for serious picnickers that have planned a get-together with great friends and tasty food, done up right! What’s a tailgater to do? To endure inclement weather there are canopies (tents) that can be set up to provide overhead cover. To stop the wind from sailing your tent there are weights that fit over the canopy legs that can help. Don’t be afraid to use your vehicle to help anchor things with bungie cords and tape. Here’s a great inclement weather drink to warm your innards. Hot Buttered Rum Ingredients: 8 oz. of dark rum, 23 oz. apple cider, 3 cinnamon sticks, 1 clove, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 squeeze of fresh lemon juice Preparation: Heat the mixture about 10 minutes. Be careful not to let it boil - just
Hot Buttered Rum can warm tailgate guests in inclement weather. (Submitted photo)
get it to a simmer and then pour into a thermos to take to the game. Be sure to serve in white mugs or cups so that nobody ingests a surprise cinnamon stick or clove. Have pats of butter available if someone wants an extra as a topping. And everything should be ready to enjoy! This recipe is enough for six servings. Joe Drozda writes about sports and food. You may contact him at drozda@tailgatershandbook. com or visit www.tailgatershandbook.com.
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Renovating bathrooms continues to be one of the most effective home updates. (Submitted photo)
A master bedroom bathroom makeover
Commentary by Randy Sorrell More questions from the desk of Randy Sorrell, proprietor of Surroundings, in the Indiana Design Center. remodeling Q. We intend to remodel our master bathroom this winter but are having a difficult time visualizing the final product. Any suggestions? A. This is a common thought. Fortunately, there are a variety of tools to help you imagine what your bathroom (or kitchen, lower level, patio, etc.) will look like. A great place to start is by touring a few of the suppliers to gather inspiration. We like Jack Laurie and Ferguson in the Indiana Design Center. The Tile Shop and Lee Supply have wonderful vignettes, too. Spend time on Houzz and Pinterest and you will likely discover a few bathrooms with very similar layouts as yours. From there, it’s pretty easy to imagine your new space!
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However, the most powerful method of visualizing is with a 3-D design. It can really bring your space to life with the actual paint colors, tile and vanities that you hope to use. Q. How long should we expect for the project to take? A. Most master bathroom projects will require four to six weeks, especially with a tile shower and new floors. Q. Can we use our existing mirror? It’s in great shape and is frameless. A. Certainly, you can. The greater question is, should you? If everything else has been updated but the mirror, it could be a little obvious. We will often keep existing mirrors, the toilet and a few other items when the project is more of a facelift. Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel homeimprovement firm. He may be reached at 317-679-2565, randy@choosesurroundings.com or choosesurroundings.com.
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Over the past several decades investors have seen “once-in-ageneration” market events taking place every few years. These erratic market movements are the result of a fundamental change that has occurred in the nature of the stock market. The catalyst for the change? Improving technology over the past two decades has dramatically improved the speed and efficiency with which institutional investors (hedge funds, pensions, endowments, sovereign wealth funds, etc.) are able to move vast sums of money in and out of securities. Computers now trade with one another instantly and anonymously, allowing even the largest investors to sell positions rapidly. The stock market’s increased long-run volatility is the unintended consequences of this change. We believe that the rise of computer-driven trading has caused the stock market to become increasingly susceptible to a “feedback-loop crash”, where automated selling generates more automated selling and sends indexes plunging. Barron’s magazine is also ringing the alarm bells. It warned in its cover story on Oct. 16th, that assets being run by computer driven “quantitative strategies” have nearly doubled since 2007 and now total nearly 1 trillion dollars. When asset prices do start to fall, quantitative portfolios will automatically sell positions helping their users avoid big losses. “Buyand-Hold” investors, we fear, will fare much worse. We believe that, similar to what happened in 2008, Main Street will again bear the brunt of the
losses in the market. Today we are in the midst of an upswing in the market and all is calm. You could be forgiven for thinking the market is the same level playing field it once was. Look at what is different today: remarkably high valuations. We believe the unusually high equity prices that we see are a function of institutional investors buying into an uptrend without regard for fundamentals. When the current uptrend reverses and the same investors seek to exit their positions, the resulting price drops could rival or exceed the losses experienced in 2008. At ETF Momentum Investing, LLC we believe the best way to protect yourself from a stock market that is controlled by computers is to have a risk management system in place that automatically reduces risk as prices drop - and to have it in place before the next major selloff. We developed our approach working with real clients, before, during and after the global financial crisis. Our investment process seeks to make investing safer and more profitable by mathematically optimizing portfolio exposure to diverse asset classes ranging from U.S. equities to cryptocurrencies. We believe investors of all sizes can reduce risk and increase returns by following trends in global assets. Visit us at www.ETFMI.com to see how we systematically identify and invest in the best performing asset classes around the world. As a Registered Investment Advisor and a Fiduciary, we work for you.
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Arch of Constantine in Rome. (Photo by Don Knebel)
The Arch of Constantine Commentary by Don Knebel The Arch of Constantine, near the Coliseum in Rome, memorializes an event that changed the direction of Western history. On Oct. 28, 312 A.D., Roman travel Emperor Constantine I defeated rival Emperor Maxentius in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, thereby gaining unquestioned control of the Western Roman Empire. Constantine credited his victory to a vision in which the Christian God told him to put the superimposed Greek letters Chi and Rho, symbolizing the Christ, on his soldiers’ shields. In 313 A.D., Constantine, joined by the Eastern Emperor, issued the Edict of Milan, ending the persecution of Christians and making Christianity legal throughout the Roman Empire. In 315 A.D., the 10th year of Constantine’s reign, the Roman Senate erected a massive arch honoring his victory at the Milvian Bridge. The three-portal arch, more than 82 feet wide and 65 feet high, straddled the Triumphal Way, the route by which the victorious Constantine had entered Rome, displaying the head of Maxentius. Identical inscriptions on either side near the top of
the arch attributed Constantine’s victory to the inspiration of a singular “divine,” suggesting that Constantine wanted to affirm his belief in one God while not offending Romans still believing in mulitple gods. Curiously, the arch uses statues and reliefs from monuments honoring earlier rulers. Even the carvings depicting Constantine, some showing a halo around his head, were re-worked from earlier carvings. Some speculate this reclamation was necessary because fourth century Romans had lost the skill to create great works of art. Others believe the re-use communicated the idea that Constantine was the epitome of earlier leaders. The Arch of Constantine is the last and largest Roman arch, inspiring, among others, the Arc d ’Triumph in Paris and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. The halo around the head of Constantine inspired later depictions of Jesus. 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.
Dispatch No-rattle ceiling fan – If the screws that hold the light globe to your ceiling fan tend to work loose and then hum or rattle, slip a wide rubber band around the neck of the globe where the screws grip it. The rubber band prevents the screws from loosening, dampens any noise and protects the globe from overzealous screw tighteners. Source: FamilyHandyman.com
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A grammar horror story Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt On days like this, kids in costumes aren’t the only spooky things in the neighborhood. Did you know grammar guy commas can save innocent lives? I wanted to avoid controversial subjects like killing in this column, but here we are discussing the only two certainties 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 animals. 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 confusion or misinterpretation. My general rule is: use commas sparingly. Pretend they’re shotgun shells and
you’re trying to survive in a zombie apocalypse. According to AP, “If a comma doesn’t help make clear what is being said, don’t use it.” I love secretly eating my child’s Skittles, Milky Ways and Butterfingers once he’s asleep. This sentence doesn’t need a comma after “Milky Ways” because it doesn’t provide further clarity in the sentence’s meaning, nor does it lead to misinterpretation. Hopefully, this nuanced take on the comma controversy provides a diacritical middle ground for the two feuding punctuation 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 ageold 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 freelance humor writer. Have a grammar question? Connect with him on Twitter @curtishoneycutt or at curtishoneycutt.com.
Dispatches Ironing board back saver – Working under the sink on your back isn’t exactly comfortable, especially when the sharp cabinet edge cuts into your shoulder blades. Make it more comfortable by lying on an ironing board. Set one end of the board inside the cabinet and support the other end with a scrap piece of two-by-four. It won’t make the repair any easier, but it’s definitely easier on your back. Source: FamilyHandyman.com Dryer sheet recycle tip – A sneaky way to keep the bathroom smelling fresh is to fold up a dryer sheet and stuff it inside the cardboard toilet paper roll. Every time someone spins the roll, the scent is dispersed! Source: FamilyHandyman.com
Shampoo to the rescue – Shampoo can multi-task if you are having a detergent emergency. If you have run out of dish soap or laundry detergent, you can substitute shampoo in a pinch. Make sure it’s the non-conditioning kind so you don’t end up with oily residue. A few drops for dirty dishes will do the trick. For a load of laundry, about onethird of a cup will be enough. Source: BottomLineInc.com
Scouring powder substitute – Most scouring situations can be solved with baking soda on a sponge, but if you need more oomph, add some salt. We add 6 tablespoons of table salt to one-half cup baking soda (leftovers placed in a well-labeled container). This blend works well on those stubborn stains in your tea and coffee mugs, without adding a harsh chemical flavoring. Source: BottomLineInc.com
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