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Elwood Police Dept. Officer Noah Shahnavaz, right, greets kids at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. (Photos courtesy of Wayne Julian from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy)

Law Enforcement Academy Capt. Mark Bridge said Shahnavaz excelled aca demically and was well-respected by peers. “Noah was an exemplary young man and recruit while he was here, and the law en forcement field is going to miss him,” Bridge said.Another friend from the law enforcement academy who graduated with Shahnavaz, Abigail Leath, who is now an officer with the Anderson Police Dept., said Shahnavaz did well at the academy. She recalled times he would be unsure how he would perform during a test and then score in the high 90s.Leath said Shahnavaz made an indelible impact on her life. “He taught me so much about life and then also police work,” Leath said. “He would want people to live their life to the fullest and laugh as much as he did. I would say no time with Noah would have ever been enough, but if you have somebody in your life that you love, I would say, hold him close, that’s what I would want you to do.”

Hours before Elwood Police Dept. Officer Noah Shahnavaz was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Madison County, he pulled up to the side of Joyner’s Hamburgers in Elwood and talked to mural ist Theodore Winters. Throughout the day, Winters had been getting honks and waves from law enforcement officers who drove by a mural he was painting of a giant Ameri can flag on the building. That is why Shahnavaz, a 2016 Fishers High School graduate, stopped in front of the mural — to tell Winters how much he liked his “Thankartwork.youfor your service,” Winters, 29, said he told Shahnavaz. “I said, ‘Every time you drive by this, I want you to know that people my age still care about your service. Thank you for being a police officer.’ He looked at me and he said, ‘I love my job. I love what I do. And I love being a cop.’ And he smiled and he drove away.” Shahnavaz, 24, was killed a few hours later after making a traffic stop July 31 in Madison County. He was laid to rest Aug.6 at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis. Friends and acquaintances, such as former FHS classmate Sammie Marcotte, have fond memories of the fallen officer. Marcotte, who participated in marching band and drumline with Shahnavaz, remem bers his smile, contagious laugh and kind personality.“Wegotinto our fair share of shenani gans back then,” Marcotte said. “There were a handful of times where he would start (a) baseball (game) in the back percussion room, and we would be late to band class because we had to finish up the game and we would all be cracking up laughing be cause his laugh was so funny. And it was moments like that that we remember him by.”Marcotte also attended prom with Shahnavaz.“It’show every person wants their prom to go,” she said. “It was the limo and the dinner and dancing with good friends and good company, and his laugh and the way that he carried himself made that night unforgettable.”Marcottealso said Shahnavaz was a huge Purdue University and Pittsburgh Penguins

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Chris Dalton, Shahnavaz’s best high school friend from drumline, said he also got into occasional mischief with Shahnavaz, recalling being pulled over for driving a go-kart on a public street shortly after Shahnavaz had gotten his driver’s license.“Hewas so full of energy and had a huge smile on his face all the time. He was kind of a class clown,” Dalton said. “We definitely got in lots of trouble together,” Dalton said. Dalton also said Shahnavaz, who was also a U.S. Army veteran, always wanted to be a law enforcement officer. “I want people to remember him as a person that was just willing to serve his community,” Dalton said. “He wanted to protect — that’s what he wanted to do. He wanted to be there for the members of his community to help out.” After high school, Shahnavaz served in the Army’s 591st Military Police Company, where he was awarded the Air Assault Badge and was deployed to the Middle East from June 2017 to February 2018, according to his obituary. After being discharged from the military, he became an officer for the El wood Police Dept. and attended the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. He graduated in IndianaApril.

hockey fan. Marcotte said he loved watch ing games with his family, who meant ev erything to him.

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From left, Fiona Rees, Bethann Buddenbaum and Emma Rees. (Photo courtesy of Bethann Buddenbaum

One person who does not support the new language is Diane Eaton, who served on the HSE school board from 2006 to 2014. She said the board should make decisions based on facts, and the school had no facts or statistics to justify updating the handbook.“Idonot believe they showed any data, and the school board should be data-driv en,” said Eaton, adding that the school board should focus on raising academic scores and statistics.

A new addition to the Hamilton South eastern Schools student handbook ad dresses microaggres sions without punishing students who violate it. Instead, the new language is designed to facilitate conversations between students and administrators, teachers or guidance counselors to address why what was said could cause harm. The addition defines microaggressions as indirect intentional, or unintentional, dis crimination against people of marginalized groups. The new handbook language has been mostly accepted by members of the HSE community, but some people disagree with the new wording and have expressed displeasure on social media platforms. The handbook states: “Microaggressions can be defined as every day, subtle, in tentional or unintentional interactions or behaviors that communicate some sort of bias toward stigmatized, or culturally or historically marginalized groups. While Ham ilton Southeastern understands those indi viduals communicating a microaggression might not intend to express bias, the school recognizes the responsibility to educate students on the reality of bias perceptions. Issues regarding microaggressions may be addressed through restorative conversa tions led by school administration, teachers, and/or guidance counselors rather than pu nitive measures. Habitual occurrences could lead to consequences applicable to inappro priate conduct as defined in Section 28.”

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HSE adds sectionmicroaggressiontohandbook

One parent who supports the new ad dition is Bethann Buddenbaum, a mother of two Hamilton Southeastern High School graduates. She said her two daughters, who she and her husband adopted from China, are often “treated as white” when around their white parents. However, when they are on their own, they are “treated as Asian.” Her daughters, Fiona and Emma Reese, graduated from Hamilton Southeastern in 2017 and 2020, respectively. Buddenbaum said both of her daughters experienced microaggressions while attending HSE. She said while some interactions were inten tionally mean spirited, like asking if they enjoyed eating dog or cat, other instances were unintentional, such as being asked about China’s one-child policy because they were the only Asian people in the class. Buddenbaum said she is glad the school is addressing microaggressions in the new handbook and noted the backlash from so cial media is unnecessary. “The manufactured anger over this hand book addition is disappointing, to say the least. It demonstrates a lack of empathy for others, which includes race, gender, sexual orientation and disability,” Buddenbaum said. “And that is exactly what this addi tion to the student handbook is seeking to do — help students understand that words matter.”HSEreleased a statement saying that it strives to prepare its 21,000 students both academically and behaviorally but wouldn’t comment beyond the statement, which reads:“We believe it is important to ensure our students are prepared for the ever-changing real world and how to navigate successfully in this new environment in which we all operate. The recent update to our student handbook provides staff the opportunity to hold restorative conversations about how an intentional or unintentional interaction that communicates some kind of bias between students can be effectively addressed.”

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MEET DILLION THIENEMAN Favorite athlete: Troy Polamalu Favorite show: “Hunter x Hunter” Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, playing video games and watching TV sport because I have always looked up to them growing up,” said Dillon, whose Shamrocks open the season Aug. 19 at New Palestine.Dillonhad 106 total tackles and an inter ception last season for the Shamrocks. “The most improvement I made from sophomore year to junior year was my preparation before games, along with more position and speed training, which allowed for me to play faster, smoother and have a bigger impact,” Dillon said. The Shamrocks reached the Class 6A IH SAA state championship game the last two years and lost to Center Grove both times. “I’m most looking forward to leading this team as a senior with my friends and playing both sides of the ball,” Dillon said. “Reaching state two times in two years was definitely very monumental and exciting for everyone to experience. I think it has helped to push people to finish the job with a vic tory this next time around.” Dillon became a starter his freshman sea son, playing cornerback. “He’s a phenomenal special teams player,” Westfield coach Jake Gilbert said. On defense, Gilbert said Dillon is a ball hawk.“He has excellent speed and athleticism and really good length,” he said. Gilbert said Dillon might be used more on offense this season, playing running back or receiver.

Dillon Thieneman is set to follow in his brothers’ footsteps. His older brothers, Jake and Brennan, played safety on the Purdue University foot ball team. Dillon, a 6-foot, 190-pound Westfield High School senior free safe ty, committed to play for the Boilermakers in June.However, one difference is Jake and Brennan joined Purdue as walkons before earning scholarships while Dillon will be on scholarship from the start. “Purdue was definitely my favorite (col lege) growing up, especially because of my family history and that I have always loved the school, but once I was getting the at tention from colleges, I didn’t decide right away because I wanted to view other col leges and compare,” Dillon said. “In the end, I decided Purdue was the best choice for me, football-wise and academically.” Dillon, who likely will major in mechanical

Westfield safety follows older brothers’ path to Purdue

Westfield safety Dillon Thieneman displays his athleticism. (Photo courtesty of Arron Walpole)engineering, said his respect for Boilermak ers coach Jeff Brohm and the rest of the staff made the decision clear to him. His brothers both played at Guerin Catho lic High School. “My deep love for the sport along with watching my brothers’ success in football has greatly fueled my motivation for the Thieneman

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Canine Cloud Nine has outgrown its space in the Carmel Arts & Design District. “We’re busting at the seams,” said Amber Hosford, who co-owns the cage-free grooming salon and boutique. “We’re excited to have more room for everybody. We’re a little cramped right now.”

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Canine Cloud Nine is moving from 110 W. Main St., Suite 120, to 850 Monon Green Blvd. in City Center. “The dogs mingle with us in our grooming facility instead of being stuck in a cage all day long,” Hosford said. Hosford said the salon will increase from 1,200 square feet to 4,300 square feet in the new space. Hosford said she hopes the sa lon will be completely moved into the new space by mid-September. A grand-opening date will be announced later. There will be space for dog daycare during the day. Hosford and co-owner Heather Bauer, both Lawrence Township residents, bought the business seven years ago from a previ

left, and Heather Bauer are co-owners of Canine Cloud Nine. (Photo courtesy of Amber Hosford) GROWTH ous“Itowner.wasthere about three years before we bought it,” Hosford said. Hosford and Bauer have nearly 50 years collective experience as groomers, Hosford said. The salon has nine other employees. The salon also sells dog treats and food andForaccessories.more,visit caninecloudnine.com.The Canine Cloud Nine sign has gone up at the City Center store. (Photo courtesy of Amber Hosford)

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Clear Path 465 construction — Clear Path 465 contractors are preparing rebuild Binford the city’s north east side. Construction will start in Aug. and will be completed in phases. Traffic changes include a temporary express lane, short term lane and express closures and one long term ramp closure. The construction crews will widen and re build part of I-465. Eggs & Issues — OneZone Chamber of Com merce announces Eggs & Issues as their new monthly advocacy event. Starting in December, OneZone member attendees will hear about a variety of topics. From Janu ary to April attendees will hear from state legislators, what they are working on at the Statehouse, and how to get involved. Regis tration for the first Eggs & Issues will open in August. Euchre Tournament — The Fishers American Legion will be hosting their next euchre tournament in August. The tournament will take place August 20th and will go from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The cost is $20 per player with half of the cost going towards a prize pool and half to a local charity. There will be an open bar and food will be provided by the auxiliary. To sign up email auxiliarypost470@gmail.com.

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Fishers PD Hiring — The Fishers Police Department is hiring. They are accepting applications through August 28th and are looking for highly motivated candidates. Fishers Police offer equal opportunity for growth and advancement within the posi tion as well as a competitive salary. Test ing will begin in late August. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Officer Edgar Holmes can answer any questions about the position at holmese@fishers.in.us or 317-588-1430.

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Hoosier Women Forward — Two Hamilton County Women were selected as new mem bers of Hoosier Women Forward Next Class of Leaders. This is the fifth class of Demo cratic women to go through the leadership training program. Of the 22 new members, Monisha Mitchell of Zionsville and Crystal Neumann of Fishers, will be participating in the program. “HWF is proud to select this class of outstanding women leaders with personal and professional backgrounds that reflect the economic, geographical, ethnic, and cultural diversity of our state,” said HWF Executive Director Amy Levander.

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Now a 16-year-old junior at Hamilton Southeastern High School, Funk has pub lished two comic books since the beginning of the year. In March, he self-published “The Bus Seat,” which chronicles the main character, who has autism, on a path to indepen dence. The character, Funk said, is a repre sentation of himself and his own struggles with autism. His mom, Julie, said she didn’t realize the story was about her son until she finished reading it. “It was a really cool comic because it’s how Jason sees himself in the future,” Julie said. “So, he sees himself as independent, going to a comic convention by himself, riding the bus by himself, and then he ends up living alone, somewhere in the future.”

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The comic ends by revealing that main character had been daydreaming his fu ART ture life on the bus, Julie said. She also said reading the comic is how she and her husband, Adam, realized that Jason’s day dreams are what inspires his comics. “We found out that his daydreams are actually what are forming his comics,” said Julie, noting that the comic also gave them insight into his world and how he views himself.“Hewas always just in his own world, and he was thinking and making comics in his head,” Julie said. “So, that’s cool that he can tell us that (through the comic).”

Jason said he constantly creates comics. He never creates drafts but sketches them on paper or his tablet. He said his stories come from the world around him, but most of the ideas come from his head. That is why his seventh-grade art teach er suggested he participate in the annual Nickle Plate Arts Comic Book in a Day contest. When he participated for the first time as a seventh-grader, he was one of a handful of kids surrounded by adult artists. The contest ran all day, and the artists had that time to draw, write and turn in their comics. The deadline was 9 p.m. He turned in his black-and-white comic by 2 p.m. Jason won an award that year for his comic and drew the attention of comic book artist Yuri Duncan, who told Julie that although Jason’s comic wasn’t in color or as professional looking as some entries, he had a knack for storytelling and laying out comics.“He’s going to be the biggest thing in comics,” Duncan said. “People just need to watch out because he’s going to change the game. He’s so far ahead of the curve and he’s learning to use his autism as a superpower.”Jasonsaid that making comics is some thing he wants to pursue as a career. “Yep. I think this is what I want to do for the rest of my life,” Jason said. Jason gave a talk about his work Aug. 2 to HSE faculty and staff and has visited elementary schools to give demonstrations on how he completes his work. Jason publishes new work on his web site, funkworldhq.substack.com, and his two books can be purchased online at funkworld.onlineweb.shop. “The Bus Seat” is available for $5 and the “Merchant of Mis fortune” sells for $10. Jason Funk shows kids how to draw part of his comic, “Burger Quest,” at a seminar. (Photos courtesy of Julie Funk)

When Jason Funk was a first-grader, he picked up the book “Adventures in Cartoon ing” and immediately developed a passion

Expected completion: The added lane and reconfiguration will be complete late this year. A timeline for the new exit hasn’t been announced.

FISHERS Project: street.constructionInterchangeon146thLocation: The intersection of Ind. 37 and 146th Street. Best detour is bypassing 146th street by taking 141st street. Expected completion: The project was scheduled to be complete in May but appears behind schedule. The City of Fishers has not responded to multiple requests for comment regarding an update on the project. The updated completion date on the 37 Thrives construction website claims expected completion is set for this summer, but the Drive Fishers website stated construction is expected to be complete in the fall.

Expected completion: Summer ZIONSVILLE Project: I-65 reconstruction and widening Location: INDOT is reconstructing and widening I-65 from north of Ind. 32 to north of Ind. 47 in Boone County. The project will add one lane in each direction and reconfigure the I-65 and Lafayette Avenue interchange near Lebanon. Construction began in March 2021 and will continue until late this year. INDOT also is considering a new exit on I-65 at West County Road 300 North, although a timeline and financial details haven’t been made public.

CARMEL  Project: Range Line Road reconstruction Location: 116th Street to Carmel Drive. A roundabout is under construction at 116th Street  Expected completion: Summer Project: New roundabout Location: E. Main Street and Richland Avenue.  Expected completion: Fall  Project: New roundabout Location: E. Main Street and Lexington Boulevard.  Expected completion: Fall  Project: Widening and improvements along Smoky Row Road Location: Between the Monon Greenway and U.S. 31. The road will be fully closed during the project. The Monon Greenway is closed until later this month.

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Expected completion: Late summer  Project: Widening of the Monon Greenway Location: Between City Center Drive and Carmel Drive  Expected completion: November NOBLESVILLE & NORTH Project: New trail Location: The project will construct an 8-foot-wide asphalt trail north from Wellington Parkway of the Wellington Northeast subdivision to the 5-point roundabout at Greenfield Avenue. Southbound 10th Street (also known as Allisonville Road) will be detoured to Eighth Street. Two more closures will happen later. Expected completion: November. WESTFIELD Project: New roundabout Location: The intersection of 191st Street CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION and Grassy Branch Road is closed to all thru traffic. Expected completion: Because of delays with utility relocation, the completion date has been pushed to October.   Project: Reconstruction of 151st Street Location: A section of 151st Street from Towne Road to Buchanan Lane is closed for reconstruction. The intersection of 151st Street and Towne Road will remain open during construction.

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This year’s Give Hope Ride benefiting the YMCA of Fishers is set for Sept. 5. Cyclists can choose either the short route (20 miles), the medium route (44 miles) or the long route (63 miles). The registration fee is $45 per cyclist, and larger groups may inquire about“Thediscounts.purposeof the ride is to bring to gether bike enthusiasts for a fun morning of bike riding while allowing them to do something charitable for others,” the orga nization’s website stated. All proceeds will benefit the Fishers YMCA and its community outreach programs.

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Associate Wellness Director at the Fish ers YMCA Amber Beasley said a large chunk of proceeds will benefit Livestrong at the YMCA, a program that supports cancer survivors.Beasley said this year’s goal is $10,000. Livestrong at the YMCA helps cancer sur vivors return to physical activity. “It is very much a support group as well,” Beasley said. Canceled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ride returned in 2021 with 200 cyclists. The inaugural Give Hope Ride was held in 2013. Beasley said riders of all skill levels can sign“Youup.don’t have to be an avid cyclist to do this,” Beasley said. Roads will be marked to help riders navi gate each course. All riders will start at Olio Fields Park, 14181 E. 126 St. in Fishers. The event is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Riders will hit the course at 8:15 a.m. Additional information, including sign up information, can be found at com/Race/IN/Fishers/GiveHopeRide.bikesignup.

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Lawrence Township guides our students along on their individual paths star ting early, ensuring a strong education in a progressive learning setting.

In 2020, Shawn Moore wanted to create another private Christian school in Fish ers. At the same time, he saw an opportunity to tweak the traditional aspect of Missionschool.Christian Academy was origi nally established as a hybrid, virtual and in-person learning environment with 38 students. The K-12 school will begin its third academic year Aug. 16 with about 200Thestudents.faith-based school at 13095 Pub lishers Dr., Fishers, prides itself on the flexibility of the schedule, with three in-person days a week and two virtual. Moore is the school’s founder and prin cipal. He said the hybrid option allows students to have plenty of time to balance extracurricular activities and schoolwork. “So, it kind of gives them a little bit lighter load, even though we still hit ev erything that we need to and cover 180 days of schooling. We just have two those days at home so students can be a little more flexible in their extracurriculars,” Moore said. The school’s hybrid model was benefi cial during the height of the COVID-19 pan demic, Moore said, adding that parents liked having the time to be involved in their child’s learning while it was virtual. “I think it’s a viable option in the future, given all things COVID that have come up,” Moore said. “Parents have seen that they either enjoy having their stu dents at home a little bit more or having that hands-on approach. So, I just think the freedom, the flexibility, the hands-on opportunity for parents to be more of a part of the learning process is super im portant, and I think this kind of model is something that that will continue to grow and just give parents a viable option.”

Hybrid learning school begins third year in Fishers

Cyclists participate in last year’s Give Hope Ride. (Photo courtesy of Amber Beasley)

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Members of the public will be able to get a look inside the Historic Ambassador House and Heritage Gardens in Fishers during an event planned for next month.

The eight artists who will display art and photographs are Linda Cantwell, Brinton Farrand, Karen Fehr, Brad Fields, Tim Lewis, Rodney Reveal, Mark Rouse and Walt Thack er. The art reflects the history of Fishers and Hamilton County and depicts life in small towns in Indiana. Most of the 50 piec es will be for sale. “We’re proud to partner with the histori cal society for this exhibit, along with eight award-winning local artists, and two local authors. It’s a great way to celebrate Fish ers’ Sesquicentennial in the Collaboration Hub,” stated Fishers Arts Council Executive Director Les Reinhardt.

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Ambassador House to offer tours

Sesquicentennial event begins

The venue, which hosts community events, weddings and other gatherings, will offer public tours from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 18, said Robert Bowling, vice president of the Ambassador House board of directors. The house, which was built in 1820, was once owned by Addison Harris, a former Indiana state senator who also served as an ambas sador to Austria-Hungary. Other than public tours, the September event will also recognize current and former board members, according to Bowling, who said Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness is expect ed to attend and present awards. Bowling added that the board of directors plans to dissolve in October since the City of Fishers has given control of event planning to The Wellington Group, a financial services firm based in BowlingIndianapolis.saidthepublic can learn more about Addison Harris and the Historic Am bassador House, at 10598 Eller Rd, during theTheevent.volunteer-led board of directors regularly gives tours a few times a year, and Bowling said the tours also provide the public with a glimpse into what life was like during the 19th century. “The Ambassador House is just one of those places where people can visit,” Bowling said. “The house is beautiful, the grounds are beautiful and a lot of people really don’t have any clue what’s significant about that house.” For more on the Historic Ambassador House and Heritage Gardens, visit ambassa dorhouse.org or call 317-845-4265.

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The Fishers Arts Council, in partnership with the Hamilton County Community Foun dation and The Fishers Historical Society, are presenting an exhibit to start the city’s yearlong cele bration of its sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary.Theexhibit, “Fishers & Hamilton County: An Historical Perspective,” will be on display Aug. 12 through Aug. 29 at the Collaboration Hub at Hamilton County Community Founda tion, 11810 Technology Dr., Fishers. The ex hibit will be open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to Anoon.free public reception will be presented Aug. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. celebrate the “Sec ond Friday” at the Collaboration Hub. Author Larry Reynolds will sell and sign copies of his books “Widelands” and “The Mudsock Chronicles.” Fishers historian and author Robert Bowling will sell and sign copies of his book, “Wicked Fishers.” The event will also feature the musical duo David and Pamela Ackerman.

The painting “Reynold Farm Equipment - 1955” by Mark Rouse of Fishers is part of the exhibit. (Photo by Less Reinhardt)

The Ambassador House, once owned by former In diana State Sen. Addison Harris, is located at 10598 Eller Road. (Photo courtesy of Robert Bowling)

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ON THE COVER: Bill Reed’s Little Free Lirbray rests outside his house, on a cul de sac, allow ing kids easy access to it. (Photo courtesy of Bill Reed) There are more than 15 Little Libraries in the City of Lawrence. Locations include: • 8415 E. 56Th St., near the entrance of Fort Harrison State Park, • 4555 N Arlington Avenue, • 4420 Cranbrook Dr. • 7830 Bosinney Circle, near Lawrence North High School, • 6501 Sunnyside Rd. • 11650 Fox Rd., Outside Amy Beverland Elementary located at Other locations can be found at littlefreelibrary.org/map/.

The Little Free Library outside Amy Beverland Elementary School was built by Ethan Sellers in 2016, the son of Laurie Sellers, a teacher at the school. Sellers said she often sees kids ride their bikes to the library after school. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Sellers pick up books from the Little Free Library outside the elementary school. Her son, Ethan Sellers, built the one outside Amy Beverland Elementary in 2016 as part of his Eagle Scout Project. “As a parent, it was a fun thing when my kids would spot one and we could stop and look through libraries and they were always very good at remembering that they took one and that we needed to get one from

There has never been an easier way for kids to get their summer reading in. With six Little Free Libraries in the Geist area and about 15 in the City of Lawrence, Little Free Libraries provide kids easy access to free reading material. Little Free Libraries are boxes filled with books scattered throughout communities that work on the premise of “take a book, leave a book” and are monitored and main tained by people who are called stewards. The Little Free Libraries were first estab lished in 2009. Today, the nonprofit is based in St. Paul, Minn. and has established more than 150,000 Little Free Libraries around the world. According to its website, little freelibraries.org, the United States is facing a literacy crisis with 30 million adults not being able to read above a third-grade level. That is why the Little Free Library organiza tion is trying to get books into the hands of kids at a young age. McCordsville resident Bill Reed, a retired teacher, decided to put a Little Free Library in his front yard and became a steward. The library is at 13020 Highland Springs Ct. in McCordsville near Geist Reservoir. “There is no better way to get your child an advantage in school than to read to them,” Reed said. “There’ll be times I’ll be looking out the window and I’ll see kids ride up on bicycles and it’s just a good feeling to see these kids grabbing books to go read. And so even though I’m a retired math teacher, it still is all about getting an edge for“Bettereducation.readers can just do so much more in life, and it’s just a community service to helpReed,everybody.”whoisin his 60s, said he has seen libraries have a hard time accessing fund ing. That is why he thinks Little Free Librar ies are important. “For kids, they can’t drive to get to those (public) libraries, so having these oppor tunities in their neighborhood gives them access to things that they may not have otherwise,” Reed said. “They’re hidden gems that are a wonderful resource and a service to the Lauriecommunity.”Sellers,asixth-grade teacher at Amy Beverland Elementary School in Law rence, agrees. She said she often sees kids Little Free Libraries provide easy access to books for kids our house to return back to the one that we took,” Sellers said. “It was just a good learn ing lesson for kids to know to give and take and share and have a community-feel with our neighbors and friends.”

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Katy Mann, founder of Indywithkids. com, a blog about things to do with your kids in Indianapolis, said that her own chil dren, who are 6, 7, 10 and 12, have utilized the Little Free Libraries throughout their childhood.“Anytime we’re in a park that has one, it’s very exciting because some of my kids don’t like to play on the playground any more, and so they’ll go grab a book from the Little Free Library and go curl up in the shade and read a book,” Mann said. Although some Little Free Libraries cater to children, most have books for adults as well — also based on the concept of sharing books, something that Mann remembers used to be a more common practice. “I think it’s replacing something that used to happen with friends sharing their reading material with each other,” Mann said. “You know, instead of that book just sitting on a shelf and no one enjoying it, now it’s being passed around from library to library and person to person and actually being used by people.”

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I’m not a doctor, but I play one on TV. And by TV, I mean the imaginary life I lead in my head, which in my defense, is based on both my extensive field experience while raising four children and my amazing internet-search skills. Usually, this confidence serves me well. I’ve avoided pointless trips to the pedi atrician, where they’ll just tell me it’s an untreatable virus, and at the other extreme, I know an emergency when I seeButone.for some reason, I completely missed the medical boat when self-di agnosing my injured right arm. You may recall I was 95 percent positive I had broken it, even though I hadn’t fallen or been in an accident. The orthopedic gently proved me wrong with an X-ray, and I begrudgingly accepted a diagnosis of over-use and old age. I could not, however, get on board with what the physical therapist told me, as it made no common sense that a rotary cuff issue would manifest as intense deltoid pain. And she refused to even examine me since I was only two weeks postCOVID-19. How could she possibly know what was going on with me? So, I didn’t do the prescribed exercises and allowed life to get in the way of follow-up visits. TakeUnfortunately,that! she was right about everything, and because I foolishly ignored sound, professional advice, I’m now facing something called a frozen shoulder, with an eight- to 10-month recovery period. Ugh. Talk about a ginor mous slice of humble pie! Bottom line, playing a doctor in my TV head is not the same as being an actual M.D. Lesson learned. Probably. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

It is the time from July through Au gust when Sirius sets and rises with our sun. At least, it did about 700 B.C., when Greek poets spread lore wrought from the constellation Canis Major that the brightest star in the Northern Hemisphere was imagined dragging the sun into the early morning sky, bringing with it all the heat, humidity and accom panying discomfort of the hottest days of the summer season. With time, we have come to understand that the shift ing rotation of our planet in proximity to its sun is the culprit. Yet, despite our advancing scientific understanding, we assign the “dog days of summer” to the influence of the Dog Star. For most of us, these long, hot days urge us to remain indoors and keep the air conditioning adjusted to near shiv ering levels. For others, it signals the impending end of summer vacation and the return to a new year of school. Gone are the days when we imagined this an evil time with boiling oceans, diseased zombies, bad wine and mad dogs. Now, we mostly work to make sure that all remain hydrated and that those at risk can get shelter away from the heat of theFarmersday. prepare for the coming harvest. Summer resort towns plan for the final weeks of fun. Drivers are reminded to slow down for youngsters at intersections and school zones. And college students across America return to campus. They bring with them hope for a new year, expectation of con necting with old and new friends, and desire to advance in life. Sure, they will have a little fun — perhaps the concerns about cheap drink and zombies are not entirely misplaced — but they will return months from now as better versions of themselves. These “dog days” could be their “best friend.”

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.

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Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Want to know who the G.O.A.T. is (The Greatest of All Time) for any particular en deavor? If you google G.O.A.T. for baseball announcers, Vin Scully is almost always No. 1. Scully passed away recently at the age of 94. He called Dodgers games for 67 years, both in Brooklyn and LA. Scully was also a poet and a painter. On the radio, he created vivid pic tures of what was happening on the field, but in the TV booth, he helped the viewer understand the game, and when great ball,happenedmomentsinbaselikeHenryAaron’s homerun to break Babe Ruth’s record — he let the cheers of the crowd tell the story. After Aaron hit that historic blast, Scully retreated to the restroom to heed nature’s call. He knew the next two minutes of the game did not require “his” call. When he returned to the mic, that’s when you heard his poetry.  Carl Erskine, Hoosier native and former Major League Baseball pitcher, is the only living Dodgers link to the Jackie Robinson age of baseball, covering the late ’40s and ’50s (with one exception: Robinson’s widow, Rachel, just celebrated her 100th birthday). I spoke to Carl the other day in Anderson, where he and his wife, Betty, will celebrate their 75th anniversary in October.  Carl explained to me what made Scully great.“You always felt he was talking directly to you,” Carl said. “You don’t get that feeling today with many broadcasters. The voice of the announcer is part of people’s lives. “

“I never once heard Vince Scully talk about himself,” Lamey said. “It was always about the game and the fans and the play ers, and even if you were not a Dodgers fan, he made the game fun. There will never be another one like him.”

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Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com. Former Indianapolis Colts sportscaster Bob Lamey revered the broadcaster as well.  He agreed with Carl’s sentiment that you always felt you knew Scully, that he was part of your family … even more so than the players were. According to Lamey, one of Scully’s greatest skills was to adjust his style to the broadcasting situation. Scully had a different presentation for day versus night games. During summer afternoon con tests, when there were a lot of fami lies in attendance, he might give a little extra explanation for something like a squeeze play. But at night, he was talking to true fans, not just folks look ing for a pleasant afternoon’s entertainment. “They knew what a squeeze bunt was,” Lamey mused. “No explanation needed.”

As a kid, I kept a transistor radio under my pillow, falling asleep to Vin’s voice, while he described a Jackie Robinson steal or a Carl Erskine overhand curveball. Now, you may not agree that Vin Scully was the G.O.A.T., but this week it has been my honor to go to bat for him. of the G.O.A.T.

Alboher Development Co. and Birkla Investment Group LLC announced Aug. 5 their proposal to build a five-story building at 116th Street and Municipal Drive near the new Nickel Plate Trail.The development will feature 36 condominiums that will sell for between $600,000 and $1 million. There will also be a parking garage and 23,000 square feet of commercial and office“Thespace.REVdevelopment provides us with a unique opportuni ty to diversify the housing market in Fishers,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness stated. “These condos will offer residents all the benefits of downtown living, but also an opportunity to build equity during a time when real estate options are limit ed. Combined with its emphasis on sustainability and the ad ditional retail opportunities it will provide our community, the REV building is the perfect addition to our downtown cultural district.”Theproject will cost $35 million and is the first new devel opment announced along the downtown area of the Nickel Plate“HavingTrail. owned this property since 1986, I have seen dra matic changes to Fishers,” stated Mike Alboher, president of Alboher Development. “We believe this development perfectly fits the advancing evolution of our downtown area, filling both housing and retail needs.”

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The Fishers City Council will vote on the project proposal at its 7 p.m. Aug. 15 meeting at Launch Fishers. five-story proposed for Fishers

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This year’s fundraising competition lasted from June 1 to July 15. Participants raised funds by using OneCause’s peer-to-peer software to create personal campaigns to collectParticipatingdonations.tech companies includ ed OneCause, Leaf Software Solutions, Greenlight Guru, Boardable, Salesforce, Demandwell, SIM Indianapolis and Webex Events. Benefiting nonprofits included Firefly Children and Family Alliance, Ath LeadIndy, Make-A-Wish, IndyHumane, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, TechPoint Foundation for Youth, Dayspring Center and Nextech. Lausch said what makes the Indy Tech Gives fundraiser unique is its ability to uti lize employees as changemakers. “It would not work if it were not person al,” he said. “It would not work if it were not engaging the individual employee. But because it does, companies enjoy that team versus team competition.” Lausch applauds the nonprofits for their community service. “These nonprofits are serving a wide spectrum of needs and challenges, and the Indianapolis tech community is rising to meet those challenges,” Lausch said. “And I think that’s tremendous.”

PARENTING Breastfeeding offers benefits to mothers, children

The World Health Organization (WHO) actively promotes breastfeeding as the best source of nourishment for infants and young children. Breast milk is specifically formulated for optimal nutrition for a new born. The composition of breast milk chang es to match a baby’s needs as it grows and its nutritional requirements change. Babies also receive immune support from the an tibodies provided in breast milk, as breast milk offers immunity in the early stages of life before a baby can receive vaccinations. In fact, studies found that breast milk of mothers vaccinated for COVID-19 carry anti bodies against the virus. In addition to the ample amount of health benefits, breast milk is economical ly favorable. Due to an infant’s changing routine, many find breastfeeding to be the most convenient feeding option due to the ability to breastfeed anytime, anywhere. Breastfeeding can help lift financial burdens associated with feeding as it offers a free, nutritional food source for babies. Additionally, breastfeeding creates a special bond between mother and baby because it promotes skin-to-skin contact. Many experts say the bonding experience during the first years of life helps lessen social and behavioral problems in both chil dren and adults. Breastfeeding even burns extra calories and helps many mothers re turn to their pre-pregnancy weight. If a new mother has questions about breastfeeding, they can turn to health plans for answers, like CareSource. CareSource provides critical information and resources to assist moth ers and families, pays for lactation consul tants that can provide members with prena tal education and postnatal assistance with breastfeeding, and provides all mothers with a breast pump and supplies.

Despite the AAP recommending breast feeding, national rates remain low, especial ly among minority groups. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows racial and ethnic disparities in breastfeed ing initiation continue to persist.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated their guidelines around breastfeeding, now sup porting continued breast feeding until two years or beyond, as mutually desired by the mother and child. Breast milk is and always has been the most optimal source of nutrition for a growing baby, and if breastfeeding is an option for the mother, that is the top recommended practice for giving babies the nutrients they need. August represents National Breastfeeding Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding. As the U.S. continues to face a shortage in infant formula, and with the AAP’s updated guide lines, it’s of the utmost importance now for mothers to be informed on the many ben efits of breastfeeding for both their babies and themselves. The Importance of Breastfeeding

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Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present selections from past performs during the 25th Sea son Celebration Concert. (Photo courtesy of GHDT)

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In the opening concert Aug. 25-26, excerpts or entire pieces represent six distinctly different pieces from the GHDT repertoire.Hancock said numerous factors are in volved in the selection of pieces to include in repertoire programs, such as length and style, how the program can be structured, how the costumes complement each other and what pieces showcase the current dancers well. “All of this can make for a challenging selection process,” Hancock said. “With such a large repertoire it is impossible to tell the complete history of the company in one season, but the 2022-23 season will offer some insight on how the com pany has survived and flourished over the years. Programming is set a minimum of one to two years in advance. For all the productions planned this season, we have the pieces and/or excerpts that will be in each production determined. “However, with repertoire productions, there can be some freedom to make changes, if needed. The beauty of reper toire concerts is that audiences are en tertained with a variety of shorter works and can experience the varied textures of dance and storytelling.”

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Following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and some health issues, Han cock said it is special to celebrate this season.“Thearts are constantly challenging, but the past few years have given the company, as well as me, personally, so many new and unique challenges,” he said. “Everything that happens in life, both triumphs and tragedies, are part of life and continue to add to the fabric of my character and my story.” For more, visit gregoryhancockdancet heatre.org. Tickets are available at thecen terpresents.org.

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Ballet INitiative presents ‘A Social Media Experience’

Carmel Community Players presents “Ship wrecked! An Entertainment, the Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont” runs through Aug. 21 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

Ballet INitiative presents a multi-genre dance concert, “A Social Media Experience,” for the IndyFringe Festival. The show tells the story of Ballet INitiative, based near Carmel, and its mission of being inclusive, inspiring and innovative. Along with the fan favorites, the artists will debut a new work created by its in novative choreographers each weekend of the festival. The show will represent Ballet INitiative as a company and how it interacts with the community, according to Ballet INitiative founders. The performances are 9 p.m. Aug. 18; 1:45 p.m. Aug. 20; 5:30 p.m. Aug. 26; 7 p.m. Aug. 28; 7:15 p.m. Sept. 2; and 1:45 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Basile Theatre at the Ath enaeum. Tickets for all six performanc es can be purchased at performance/2022-fringe-ballet-initiative/indyfringe.org/Formore,visitballetinitiative.org.

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s open ing performance will set the tone for the season.TheGHDT 25th Season Cel ebration Concert is set for 7 p.m. Aug. 26-27 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Abigail Lessaris has been a Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre company dancer since 2015. She became a student of The Academy of GHDT in 2009. “I feel the perfect way to celebrate 25 years of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre is to honor the history of the company while diving into the exciting future,” Lessaris said. “This entire season is full of Gregory Hancock’s repertoire, which is a beautiful look into the foundation of GHDT. At the same time, we are in the process of transforming our own space into a gor geous black box theater, which is a great glimpse into the future.” Lessaris said she looks forward to per forming every piece in the concert. “But the one that sticks out to me the most is ‘The Rapture,’” she said. “It is a

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whimsical piece that is inspired by a Latvian fairytale. I’ve never had the pleasure of per forming this piece in the past. It’s an excit ing new adventure for all of the dancers.”

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Theatre to host 25th Season Celebration Concert

“The entire season, except for ‘There’s No Place Like Home’ and ‘The Nutcracker,’ will be selections from the company’s vast and eclectic repertoire,” said Hancock, GH DT’a executive artistic director. “The com pany is known for many of its full-length pieces. However, there are numerous smaller pieces that have not been seen for quite a while. The 25th season is a perfect time to showcase the diverse repertoire of the company, highlighting a broad scope of powerful, moving, intimate and epic stories told through the art of dance.”

The production has not been without challenges, though. “It’s a challenge in memorization, that’s for sure,” said Scharbrough, whose maiden name is Mitchell. “There’s lots of music and choreography, all to be learned in a very short amount of time.”

Scharbrough recently performed in “Mary Poppins,” “Kinky Boots,” “Beef & Boards Christmas” and “Phantom.”  “It’s so hard to pick a favorite role, but I loved playing Belladova, Erik’s mother, in ‘Phantom,’” she said. “Other favorites include Patsy in ‘Crazy For You,’ Anytime Annie in ‘42nd Street,’ and Rhoda in ‘White Christmas.’ I also had the opportunity to understudy and perform four shows as Mrs. Banks in ‘Mary Poppins,’ and that was incredibly special to me. It was wonderful being able to do scene work with Eddie Cur ry. I also loved exploring her character arc as a woman and mother finding her voice and her gumption within her family.”  For more, visit beefandboards.com.

The Indianapolis resident is quite familiar with Buffett’s repertoire because her uncle, Tom “T.C.” Mitchell, was a saxophonist for Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band from 1994 to 2005. Mitchell performed on 15 of Buffett’s albums.“Seeing and hearing my uncle follow his passion and succeeding in an industry that can be tough has been an inspiration to me all my life,” Scharbrough said. Mitchell finds it fitting that his niece is now in a musical featuring Buffett’s songs. “Life is chock-full of coincidences,” he said. “Of course, I can only chuckle at the idea of my dear niece also coming into contact with Mr. Buffett’s world. I enjoyed my time as a Coral Reefer and wish her, and (Beef & Boards) audiences, a ‘Lovely Cruise’ as well. Speaking of wheels within wheels, I remember Beef & Boards well from seeing shows there as a kid. “In fact, I attended a concert there that did a lot to put me on the path toward be coming a musician. This is all happy stuff to ponder.”Scharbrough, naturally, has many favorite tunes.“I’ve been jamming out to the soundtrack for months,” she said. “Each time the next MUSICAL Tom “T.C.” Mitchell played the saxophone for Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band from 1994 to 2005. (Photo courtesy of Scharbrough song starts, I have that, ‘Oh, I love this one’ moment. ‘Son of a Son of a Sailor’ and ‘Come Monday’ are my current favorites.”

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This musical is the perfect fit for Sally Scharbrough, for more than one reason. Scharbrough plays the role of Jennifer and is part of the ensemble of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “Escape to Margaritaville” Aug. 18 to Oct. 2 at the Indianapolis venue. The musical come dy, written by Greg Garcia and actor Mike O’Malley, features Jimmy Buffett’s songs.“I’m excited to share this show with the audiences. They’re really going to love the high energy and fast-paced songs and dances as well as the funny and poignant script,” Scharbrough said. “The cast is ex ceptional, and I’m just amazed with their talent. And who doesn’t love to sing along with Jimmy Buffett songs? I’ve always found the music fun and reminiscent of a carefree summer day.”

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Families can introduce young children to the joy of live performance through the Cen ter for the Performing Arts’ Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam series, which begins a new season Sept. 24.  With fun and informal sessions designed specifically for ages 1-7, PB&J typically takes place one Saturday each month from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., in the Palladium’s Robert Adam Room or across Carter Green in the Studio Theater in Carmel. Tickets are $10 per child and includes the option of two free adult admissions upon request. The season opens with Emmy and Par ents’ Choice Award winner Farmer Jason, who makes his PB&J debut with a highly interactive concert about farm life and nature appreciation. Farmer Jason is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Jason Rin genberg, leader of roots-rock band Jason and the Scorchers. This season’s events include: Farmer Jason,  10:30 a.m. Sept. 24, Palla dium, Robert Adam Room: Dorin, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 22, Palladium, Robert Adam Room; Yurt CONCERT Farmer Jason will perform at the season-open ing Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam series at the Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo courtesy of Center for the Performing Arts) folk, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 12: Melchior Marionettes: Holiday Cabaret on Strings,10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Studio Theater: Silly Safa ris: Animals of the North Pole, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7, 2023, Studio Theater; Feller Express Di nosaurs, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 25, 2023, Studio Theater; Indy Opera: The Monon Town Musicians, 10:30 a.m. March 25, 2023, Palla dium, Robert Adam Room: Folk Music with Cindy Kallet & Grey Larsen, 10:30 a.m. April 29, 2023, Palladium, Robert Adam Room; Jazz Violinist Cathy Morris, 10:30 a.m. May 20, 2023, Palladium, Robert Adam Room.

Commentary by Don Knebel Today, in our ongoing road trip, we come to the Gettysburg National Cemetery, the site of Abraham Lincoln’s fa mousWhenaddress.theBattle of Gettys burg ended July 4, 1863, after three days of ferocious fighting, hundreds of soldiers from both sides lay dead or dying in the streets and fields in and around Gettysburg, Penn. Thousands more lay in shallow graves where they had fallen. It soon became clear that Gettysburg, with a population of 2,400, could not provide proper burials for all the fallen Union soldiers. As a result, the Com monwealth of Pennsylvania purchased 17 acres atop Cemetery Hill, near where Union soldiers had beaten back “Pickett’s Charge,” for a cemetery. Over several months, 3,512 Union dead were buried in concentric semicircles. Eighteen semicircles included bodies from the 18 states that had provided volunteers. Another semicircle contained bodies of United States Regulars. Another 979 bodies, never identified even as to their state, were buried in three other sections. On Nov. 18, 1863, President Lincoln came to Gettysburg by train and spent the night at the home of David Wills, a Gettysburg attorney instrumental in the cemetery’s creation. The next day, following a two–hour speech by Edward Everett of Massachu setts, Lincoln delivered the 272 words of the Gettysburg Address that he believed the world would not “long remember.” In 1865, Massachusetts commissioned the Soldiers’ National Memorial, to be placed in the center of the semicircles, near where Everett and Lincoln spoke. The 60-foottall monument, dedicated on July 1, 1869, includes a statue at the top signifying liberty. Four smaller statues represent War, History, Peace, and Plenty. In January 1912, the Lincoln Address Memorial was erected about 300 yards from where Lincoln made his famous speech. Today, the train station where Lincoln arrived in Gettysburg and the home of David Wills are popular museums. Soldiers’ National Monument at Gettysburg National Cemetery. (Photos by Don Knebel).

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GRAMMAR GUY Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt I love being at home. It’s where I sleep. It’s where I write. Home is where I watch Netflix. It’s an amazing place. I would be content to stay at home all the time if it weren’t for the fact that my house isn’t also a coffee shop.We have some interesting names for people where I live. In the state of Indi ana, we’re referred to as “Hoosiers.” My home state, Oklahoma, calls its inhab itants “Okies” or “Oklahomans.” While I understand “Okie,” the “Hoosier” moniker is an ongoing mystery. This got me wondering: Is there a name for the nickname we apply to people from certain places? Of course, there is! Demonyms are the words we use for groups of people from different places. We get the word “demonym” from the Greek words “demos” (people, citizens, tribes people) and “nym” (name). I grew up in Norman, Okla., where its residents are called “Normanites.” Now, I live in Noblesville, Ind., where I hope we are called “Noblesvillains,” but that can’t be right. People in New York are New Yorkers. Folks in Nebraska are Nebraskans. Yawn. I’m more interested in funky demonyms (and, boy, there are plenty of them). For instance, people in Mexico City are called “Capitalinos,” as Mexico City is the capital of Mexico. Those living in Tangier, Moroc co, are proud “Tangerines.” I can’t pronounce the word for people from Utah without yawning; I can’t even type it. They’re called “Utahns,” which just reminds me of a yawn. Sorry for making you yawn — blame the Utahns. Crossing the U.S., residents of Arkansas are called “Arkensawyers,” although many will contend they are called “Arkansans.” For some reason, all I imagine when I hear “Arkensawyer” is Tom Sawyer floating down the Mississippi in a boat big enough to fit two of every animal.

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