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City proposes new FPD headquarters By Sam Elliott • sam@youarecurrent.com In order to catch up with the pace of a growing city, its government and police force, the City of Fishers has proposed a plan for a new headquarters for the Fishers Police Dept. public safety The proposed three-story, 78,000 square-foot building would be located directly east of the Fishers’ Police Dept. headquarters at 4 Municipal Dr. That building would be repurposed to house departments outgrowing Fishers City Hall. The 4 Municipal Dr. building has Fadness been in use by FPD since 1994. “We had a total of 33 officers,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said of when the FPD headquarters was built. “In the 2017 budget, I’ve recommended we’ll have 111 police officers.” The FPD’s crime lab, seized property storage, patrol division and internet crimes division have been outgrown, and police operations are spread across two different locations costing $36,000 annually in

A three-story Fishers Police Dept. headquarters would sit across Municipal Drive from the department’s current location. (Submitted map)

rent. Additionally, the 4 Municipal Dr. building lacks a space large enough to house department-wide training. “When you add all that up together we're not in an adequate facility,” Fadness said. “And

we rent storage units. We'd like to consolidate under one roof so our police department can be prepared for the next 50 years of Fishers' growth.” The development would also add 28,800 square feet of new parking to the Nickel Plate District. “Which is needed on a day-to-day basis for our staff and residents coming to visit,” Fadness said. “It would be great if we could have the police department move in by Jan. 1 of 2018. That would be ideal. I'll be working to solidify the financing for it and solidifying the development team that will go forward and do this project.” Fishers would then plan to relocate its IT department, city court, permitting and inspections and general administration roles from city hall into the former police headquarters. “Aspects of what's in city hall today will also move over to that building, alleviating the pressure on the current building we have at city hall and really will allow us to grow for some time to come,” Fadness said.

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Lawrence Police Chief David Hofmann shows off the vest LPD officers will wear that holds the new BodyWorn cameras the department will be using. (Photo by Sam Elliott) Founded Jan. 27, 2015, at Fishers, IN Vol. VI, No. 33 Copyright 2013. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved. 30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444 info@youarecurrent.com The views of the columnists in Current in Geist are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.

Fishers plans to begin a $2 million project early next summer to bring repairs to a portion of 116th Street through the western part of the city. The project includes base-layer reroads pairs, road resurfacing and crosswalk upgrades plus installation and repairs of access ramps complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. A $1 million matching grant Fishers received from the Indiana Dept. of Transportation will pay half of the project’s cost. The city applied earlier this year, and Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb and INDOT Commissioner Brandye Hendrickson visited Hamilton County Aug. 22 to present the matching grant. “Improving infrastructure in our community will increase the quality of life of our residents and help attract and retain businesses,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said. “As one of the city’s most-used thoroughfares, modernizing the corridor and making necessary repairs will be transformative and pave the way for redevelopment in the 116th and Allisonville Road area.” The city will bid and manage the improvement project and expects construction work to begin early next summer. “The $1 million Community Crossing Matching Grant has allowed us to program 116th Street improvements sooner than originally planned,” Fishers Director of Engineering Jeff Hill said. “The next few years are sure to be busy from an infrastructure

Work continues on the new 106th Street bridges over I-69 in Fishers. (Submitted photo)

Repairs to the pavement and crosswalks on 116th Street between Eller Road and Commercial Drive in Fishers are scheduled to begin early next summer thanks to a $1 million matching grant from INDOT. (Submitted photo)

improvements standpoint, but the end result will be an updated transportation network that better meets the needs of our growing community.”

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com As a new member of a bipartisan policing strategy group in Congress, U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN05) wanted to ensafety gage with the law enforcement communities from the eight counties she represents. With that in mind, Brooks met with several members of law enforcement departments Aug. 25 at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. “There are about 12 members of Congress (in the group) who are looking and talking about what Congress’ role is in helping our communities as we have seen so many difficult situations erupt, whether it’s Baltimore, it’s Ferguson (Mo.), Dallas or Baton Rouge,” Brooks said. Brooks said she wanted to hear from police and sheriff’s departments in her communities about the challenges they are facing. “One thing that makes me so very pleased and relieved, quite frankly, is the communities in the fifth district are showing tremendous support for their law enforcement,” Brooks said. “While we’ve had all of these issues with communities uprising after police incidents, that has not happened in Central Indiana. I learned there has been outreach by our

departments to make sure they have strong relationships in the communities, whether with faith communities or police academies inviting citizens into academies or working with programs like DARE in schools.” Brooks said she learned most of the departments she met with either use or are considering using body cameras. Brooks said it is important because so many citizens are taking photos with their phones of incidents that may not always show the entire incident. “The body cameras are providing that accountability not only for the law enforcement but for the citizens,” Brooks said. “I’ve learned a lot of citizens might complain about something but when they then see what happened on that camera, whether it’s on the car or (officer), they are seeing the complaints will diminish or will go away. Far more often than not, law enforcement is doing the right thing in executing the stop or the arrest.” Brooks said in her communities there has been an increase in violence against police officers, primarily in Indianapolis. “It’s causing hiring problems in our departments,” Brooks said. “A lot of people who have contemplated law enforcement in the past are not going into law enforcement now, and that’s a big concern of all these departments.”

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Nothing new Commentary by Jonathan Matthes Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: an established Secretary of State, with a famous last name, facing off against a political outsider who made his fortune in real estate. I am, of course, speaking of the 1828 presidential election of John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. We want to look at the past through sepiatinted glasses. We want to imagine that it was a time where our presidential candidates treated their opponents with respect. It’s a myth, and the ugliest example may have been in 1828. The question on the table was who better represented America. Adams, the son of a Founding Father, was cosmopolitan, cutting his teeth as a diplomat in foreign lands. Jackson, orphaned during childhood, was the heroic general of the battle of New Orleans. Each had obvious strengths. Their surrogates tried to contort the opponent’s strengths into weaknesses. Adams’ international experience was turned to make Adams look disconnected from the av-

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LPD officer Devin Randall demonstrates how the BodyWorn camera is held in place using a bracket and magnets inside his custom vest.

Lawrence Police Dept. implementing body cameras for officer protection, transparency

A tablet mounted inside the police car lets him control his Utility cameras, both in his cruiser and on his person.

By Sam Elliott • sam@youarecurrent.com In an effort to promote both officer and public safety and encourage transparency, the Lawrence Police Dept. has begun implementing a new body camera system cover story to be worn by its officers. The department is partnering with Utility, a Decatur, Ga., company and maker of the BodyWorn camera system, which includes front- and rear-facing cameras inside police cars as well as a chest-mounted camera worn by officers. Two LPD operations employees, first-year officer Devin Randall and fourth-year officer Cory Whaley, are the first two Lawrence policemen to use the new technology. LPD Chief David Hofmann estimates all 44 of his operations officers will be outfitted with the Utility BodyWorn system by the end of this month or early October. “We opted to just start with two officers because we want to find out exactly what this product is capable of and we're going to listen to them and take their feedback,” Hofmann said. “We’re going to stick with two officers in this trial deployment and we’re going to see how this goes. We’re kind of wading into this rather than jumping in with both feet just because we want to see what the unknowns are.” In his previous job as the Southwest District Commander with Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Dept, Hofmann participated in the testing and evaluating of different body camera systems, leading him to Utility’s BodyWorn product. “We think this will be an amazing product for keeping our officers safer on the streets and hopefully insulate them from false complaints and lawsuits, as well,” Hofmann said. “I think most people in our community do trust the police, but for those that don’t this is a product that’s going to guarantee absolute transparency and accountability. “We’re bringing this technology in at a time where we’re not responding to a critical or controversial hot shooting or in-custody death,” he added. “We’re trying to be proactive, innovative and progressive in using our technology smarter.” Officer Randall, who began using his BodyWorn camera on the job last month, said he doesn’t anticipate the technology affecting how he works. “I feel like if you’re treating people correctly, you don’t have to change any part of your job,” Randall said. “I anticipate it helping with just little ‘knick-knack’ complaints from people. I feel like the administration will be able to review the video and nip that in the bud right away.” Randall and Utility’s Mark Wood, a former IMPD officer of 21 years, said the body cameras can act as an effective deterrent of behaviors by suspects that could escalate a situation or lead to injuries to both officers and residents.

The wrist piece of the BodyWorn camera system allows him to begin and stop recording at the touch of a button.

Officer Devin Randall is one of the first two LPD officers to be outfitted with BodyWorn camera technology while on patrol. (Photos by Sam Elliott)

“On this job there are just some people you can't reach. They're going to act the way they want when they want, but I think in most cases where people are breaking the law and you let them know that they're being recorded, it just takes all the fire and fight out of them,” Randall said. “They don't really want to act in an erratic way to try to escalate a situation to get us to do something we wouldn't normally do.” The officers also suspect they’ll be able to file more accurate incident reports thanks to being able to review video. They also expect to spend less time in court. “Anytime you're able to take a video or a picture in to show a jury or a judge or use as evidence, it adds credibility to your statement,” Whaley said. “It eliminates that he-said, she-said aspect. The video is there, and what it records is what happened, and anybody can look back at that and say, 'That's what happened.'” LPD’s five-year contract with Utility provides the department with unlimited secure cloud storage for video as well as 24hour support and repair work should equipment need replacing throughout the contract, which costs the department approximately $60,000 per year. The cameras can record more than five hours of video on a single charge, although Wood said an average officer’s shift results in approximately one hour and 30 minutes of footage.

How it Works “The best thing about this is I don’t even have to turn it on,” LPD Officer Devin Randall said of his Utility BodyWorn camera. LPD’s in-car cameras from Utility automatically begin recording anytime officers turn on their overhead red and blue lights. Their on-person camera automatically begins recording in the following instances: • When an officer opens and exits their door after having turned on their car’s overhead lights. • When an officer releases their car’s shotgun rack or rifle rack locks. • When the camera’s accelerometer senses an officer is on a foot pursuit or in a physical struggle. Officers can also manually begin recording by pressing a button on a wrist watch-type device, or by voice activation by simply saying, “Camera on.” The cameras can also sense when an officer is laying in a prone position if they’re injured and will send out an officer-down alert plus GPS coordinates to the rest of the LPD.

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Commentary by Tom Purcell I’m a car guy. As a teen, I spent hours working on my dad’s car, buffing and polishing it with the hope that I’d be permitted to take it out for the night with my friends. The automobile was our ticket to freedom. It saddens me that younger generations, according to a variety of recent studies, couldn’t possibly care less about the automobile. The smartphone is their connection to the outside world, after all, and their Uber driver will take them wherever they want to go. Really, they have no idea what they’re missing. The first car I ever drove was a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. It was then, and still is now, an American icon. My first car, which I bought fresh out of college, was a bright orange 1972 Plymouth Duster. It was nothing to boast about but it was all mine and gave me the freedom to explore God’s great open spaces anytime I pleased. Later came a 1987 Firebird with a T-top roof, which heightened my social life; a 1970 VW Beetle convertible that gave me the best summer of my life; a 1978 MGB convertible a few summers after that; a 2000 Jeep Wrangler 4x4 that had too many mechanical issues; eventually, a new 2010 Nissan Maxima, spacious, sleek and fast, but it was terrible in snow; a new 2012 Jeep Wrangler, for which I traded the 4x4 Jeep and Maxima; and a leased 2013 Infiniti G37X with all-wheel-drive. Now I’m driving a 2008 Toyota 4Runner that is incredibly reliable and spacious. I marvel at its quality. Memories. The youth of today will never know what they’re missing. © 2016 Tom Purcell. Tom Purcell, author, also is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc. To e-mail him, write tom@ tompurcell.com.

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Moral misanthropes Commentary by Terry Anker The French actor and playwright JeanBaptiste Poquelin is attributed with saying “I prefer a pleasant vice to an annoying virtue.” While most of us will not know Monsieur Popuelin even by his stage name, Moliere, we can all too easily identify with his sentiment. To be sure, we humans are highly resistant to the poorly delivered admonishment of others as they assert their moral, intellectual, financial, or other supposed superiority. We take the ethical example as reprobation rather than inspiration. We will repeatedly choose a polite lie over a harsh truth. Nevertheless, we have become a nation too eager to embrace vice, and too precious to note the presence or absence of virtue. Avarice, conceit, greed, sanctimony and fornication are adjectives to describe so many to whom we ascribe our admiration. In place of these words formerly one would find the concepts of prudence, thrift, trust, humility and dedication. Consider the big and memo-

rable stories from the recent Rio Olympic Games. Certainly, a great song, terrific film, amazing play, or electrifying speech may be worth lauding. But what is the ratio in the measure of a person? How many gold medals procured, millions of votes garnered, or billions of dollars earned offsets the reek of moral decay? Perhaps chief among our vices is our overreaction to annoying virtues. Somewhere along the way, we came to know that the world, like Moliere, prefers a charming scoundrel more than a moral misanthrope. It is understandable, too. But how do we measure the long-term cost of shunning ethical responsibility in the pursuit of hip hedonism? And if we could, would we behave any differently? If only it were a bit more fun. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

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I have had it up to the top of my ginger head with mean people! Last week in particular was a doozey. One of humor my daughter’s besties picked a fight with her, jealous over the amount of time she’d been spending with another classmate. A man completely went off on me in a school parking lot, angry that I hadn’t seen his turn signal. And some old biddy was unhelpful to the point of being obstructive to a friend of mine. Can’t we all get along? My daughter’s gal pal I can somewhat excuse. She’s at that age where friendships are both sacred and flighty, and girl drama rules. Insecurities, immaturity, and even the lunch menu can create intense situations that no one under 20 can be expected to handle gracefully. It doesn’t help that my child is Miss Sensitive, so the idea that somebody is mad at her, however irrational the reason, sends her into hysterics, which I’m then supposed to “handle.” No can do, my darling. Mom out! The guy at the school I just don’t get at all. I was in a long line of carpool traffic and honestly never saw his signal indicating his intention to park in a spot he’d already missed. So when he started to reverse, I honked. And kept right on honking until he finally stopped, rolled down his window, and screamed me the riot act. Pardon me, sir, but where are your manners? Rudeness only earns you a spot on my Dill-hole list, which beeteedubs, has just been updated. The next morning, a former colleague relayed her own mean people story. While requesting her transcript for a job application, the bitter spinster in charge outright refused to forward it because she thought the place of employment wouldn’t be interested in someone who didn’t have the “right qualifications.” What the what? Even if you are cold and dead inside, you shouldn’t treat people like that. Be nice! If nothing else, showing compassion will keep you off this dance mom’s poo list. Remember, I have melodramatic tweens and frustrated job-seekers as allies. Peace out.

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Much of life is what we make of it. Don’t get me wrong, we are a privileged people, living in a counReligion try of abundant freedoms and opportunities, but even here many people see only despair and hopelessness. Being used to the surrounding freedoms causes us to take them for granted and focus on the things that are still not perfect. Even within the Church, there is the tendency to focus on what is wrong instead of what is right with the world. To focus on the difficult and differences instead of the things that unite us and that which we have in common is to miss the opportunity to see the world in the bright light of hope. You may think that’s a deluded way of looking at the world or that I seem to be ignoring the injustice, the violence, the poverty, the mental illness and all the rest, but that is untrue. I see them all and yet choose to see the world as a hopeful, positive, inspiring and creative place. Let me ask those who focus on the dividing factors of life, how has that made your life? Has focusing on the evils around us solved them or simply made our lives more troubled? I am fully aware of all our world’s shortcomings, but choose not to focus on them as much as all the areas of life that have grown, succeeded, inspired and created opportunities. I see volunteers, coming every school day and assisting children that are not their own and coming to love them as

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though they were. Thanks, Neil. I see those battling their own cancer yet always coming to the aid and assistance of the most senior members of our community to meet their needs. Thanks, Holly. I see a young mom, struggling with a difficult pregnancy yet refusing to quit helping those in her care. Thanks, Ashley. I see police officers and firefighters enduring public abuse and scorn for action not their own, yet still running toward situations that would make the rest of us run away to keep safe those in danger. Thank you, Lawrence police and firefighters. I see YMCA staff, raising funds on their own time so that all can take advantage of programs that build body, mind and spirit. Thank you Jenny, Kim, Megan and all. And I see church members, allowing their heart to break over the things that break God’s heart and determining to be used of God rather than sit on the sidelines and do nothing. Seeing the challenges, I choose to see the beauty and opportunities to grow, to serve, to hope, to dream, to inspire and be inspired and to never forget that when God created, it was and still is good. Now go and take another look out your window and see it with God’s eyes. Rev. Michael VandenBerg is the pastor of Hope Community Church, a congregation of the Christian Reformed Church, and a community consultant for City in the Church Consulting. He and his wife Nancy have been Indiana residents for over 17 years and Indianapolis residents since 2008. He can be contacted at office@ indyhopecrc.org.

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Column not ‘amazing’ To whom it may concern, I am a reader of Current in Geist. Most of the time I enjoy this publication about our community. Most of the writers are thoughtful and entertaining if not informative. I especially appreciate the column written by Rev. Michael VandenBerg. His comments are thoughtful and carefully written so as to inspire more thought or discussion on the topic at hand. His topics are almost always relevant to our community life together. In contrast, I have found the column by Danielle Wilson to be very shabby, earthy, sometimes even off color. The offering this week, "I'm amazing: here's why," is a good case in point. She is not amazing, she is narcissistic just as so many young people are today. There was too much personal information and nothing edifying about the article. I did not even find it entertaining, as for example was Dick Wolfsie's article in the same issue. I do not know Danielle, but I would like to think she is an educated woman who can think about something other than her bodily functions and scantily clad form. I don't know what type of challenges you face in finding qualified contributors to your publications. I would like to suggest that Danielle does not do service to your otherwise entertaining and informative publications. It is the single most disgusting part of the publication. Linda Pendleton, Geist

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Fewer homes now on the market Commentary by Jim Litten In the 14-county region F.C. Tucker tracks, approximately 10,000 real estate homes were on the market in July, a 16.5 percent drop, or approximately 2,000 fewer homes for sale compared to July 2015. Although July 2016 saw fewer pended sales than July 2016, yearto-date sales are still ahead of last year by 3 percent. And average home prices continue to inch upwards, now 1.3 percent ahead of 2015. In July, Hamilton County had 1,897 active listings, a decrease of 5 percent from this time last year. Pended sales also declined 8.2 percent in July, but sales remained consistent with 2015. The average sales price also rose 1.8 percent, now at $282,131. • In Fishers/Geist, the average year-todate home sales price increased 1.8 percent to $263,927. • Inventory moved at a slightly slower pace in Fishers/Geist in July 2016. Overall, homes sold in 49 days – three more days than this time last year. • Buyers in Fishers/Geist had more options available. Last month, 605 homes

were available for sale – 60 more homes compared to July 2015. • Pended home sales declined in Fishers/ Geist. In July 2016, 169 homes sold – a decrease of 25 homes compared to July 2015. • Of the pended home sales in Fishers/Geist last month, one was priced $1,000,000 to $1,999,999; 13 were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 32 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 57 were priced $200,000 to $299,999; 62 were priced $100,000 to $199,999; and four were priced below $99,999. We’re seeing the effects of low inventory throughout central Indiana. Low inventory affects affordability, which is a crucial part of the housing market. When more affordable homes proliferate throughout the market, then we’ll see more positive gains for everyone overall. Jim Litten is the president of F.C. Tucker Company. Comment on this article by e-mailing to editorial@youarecurrent.com.

Aurelio’s brings Chicago taste to Fishers By Sam Elliott • sam@youarecurrent.com Aurelio’s Pizza rang in its newest location, at 13147 Parkside Dr. in new business Fishers, with a grand opening celebration Aug. 18. The Fishers location of the Homewood, Ill., company founded in 1959 is the 42nd Aurelio’s across six states. Joe Aurelio, son of the restaurant’s original founder, said the greater Indianapolis area had been on the company’s radar for some time. “We put out the question of where people would like to see the next Aurelio’s on our Facebook page, which has over 30,000 people on there. The No. 1 response was Indianapolis,” Aurelio said. “People who maybe grew up in northwest Indiana or around Chicago but live here now have been asking for it.” Fishers’ Aurelio’s is the 16th location in Indiana, but the first outside of the northwest portion of the state. Fishers franchise owner Michael Stevens also owns a pair of locations in Winfield and his native Crown Point. “I love the Fishers and Carmel area, so I

Local and corporate Aurelio’s staff members are joined by Fishers City Council members to celebrate the grand opening of the new Fishers restaurant. On the wall are photos from the original Aurelio’s founded in 1959 in Homewood, Ill. (Photo by Sam Elliott)

knew Hamilton County would be good and a lot of people had contacted Aurelio’s corporate office saying, ‘Hey we grew up in northwest Indiana or the suburbs of Chicago and would love to have an Aurelio’s here where we are now,’” Stevens said. “There was a need for it down here, so we said, ‘Hey let’s try it out.’” The location offers delivery, carry out and online ordering, and customers can earn rewards points with the company’s Aurelio’s Pizza smartphone application. For more, visit aureliospizza.com/locations/fishers.

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Where’s Amy? Where’s Amy? is a photo column by Amy Pauszek, a society girl and film producer. She may be reached at amy@youarecurrent.com.

Where’s Amy attends American Pianists Association’s Great Homes Great Music American Pianists Asscociation team, from left, Vice President Kathleen Spears (Indianapolis), Media Specialist Daniel McCullough (Indianapolis), Development Coordinator Sandy An (Indianapolis) , President/CEO Joel Harrison (Indianapolis), Director of Marketing Lee Clifford (Carmel) , General Manager Kim Lewis (Zionsville), and Artistic Director Milner Fuller (Indianapolis). (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

Where’s Amy attended an intimate dinner at Wayne DeVeydt and Michelle Jackson’s beautiful 10,000 square-foot home in Fishers for the Great Homes Great Music benefit for the American Pianist Association. The private gathering of 130 guests were treated to a personal tour of the home, a delicious four-course meal prepared by Chef Patrick Whetstone and a fabulous concert featuring 2013 Classical Fellow Sean Chen and 2015 Jazz Fellow Sullivan Fortner with Valerie Phelps on vocals. The night ended with a special live auction that raised money for the American Pianists Association, who’s mission is to discover, promote and advance the careers of young American world-class jazz and classical pianists. The 2017 American Pianists Awards will be held April 7-8 and you will not want to miss it. For more, visit americanpianists.org.

Hosts Michelle Jackson and Wayne DeVeydt opened their beautiful home in Fishers to 130 exclusive guests for the Great Homes Great Music evening benefitting the American Pianists Association.

American Pianists Association 2013 Christel DeHaan Fellow in Classical Piano - Sean Chen (New Haven, CT); American Pianists Association’s 2015 Cole Porter Fellow in Jazz Piano Sullivan Fortner (La Place, Louisiana) and Owl Music Group’s Valerie Phelps (Indianapolis).

Tonya and American Pianists Association board member Al Brown (Carmel) with American Pianists Association board member Izabela Ozdemir (Carmel).

Michelle Jackson (Fishers) with American Pianists board member emeritus Christel DeHaan (Indianapolis).

Beth Forst of Noblesville works on a painting during last year’s Carmel on Canvas. (File photo)

Carmel on Canvas returns for third year By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Carmel on Canvas will bring plein air painters to the streets of the Arts and Design District for the third year. Jerry Points created the event when he had the art Eye on Art gallery in Carmel and recognized the national exposure plein air painting events were getting. Plein air is a painting that is completed outside. “There is such an increase in plein air painters participating in these events, and with that comes a number of people that want to see it,” Points said. “This is an open paint out where anyone can participate. The joy I think in what it offers to the public is the fact that you have artists that are trying to create original paintings based on what they’re looking at.” There is a $5,000 first place prize and $13,000 in additional prizes. The event is expected to draw 150 artists. There is a professional division and a non-professional division, as well as two quick paints and a teen division. On Sept. 18 from 2 to 5 p.m., artists will sell artwork in the park just south of Bub’s Burgers. On Sept. 17, a judge will determine winners, and a reception will be held at 6 p.m. with awards presented at 7 p.m. on 2nd Ave. NW. Points said most paintings are completed in two to three hours. “Coming into town, you’re going to see a number of people on the street and side streets and off of the Monon trail painting, and it’s easy to go from one to the other to see how their progress is going,” he said.

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Treat the kids to baked banana bread for breakfast this fall Commentary by Beth Aasen Co-owner of Donatello’s Italian Restaurant School supplies have been purchased, and kids are back in school, which can only mean it’s time for fall. If you work a lot, it can be hard to make a fresh breakfast for your kids every morning, and you feel bad serving them cold cereal and milk every day. A fun breakfast they’ll love could be a freshly baked banana nut bread. Kids can wrap and take it with them if they’re in a hurry. I know what you’re thinking, “Doesn’t she own an Italian restaurant?” Yes, but my family enjoys all types of foods. This is one autumn treat my mother would make for us when we were kids. Ingredients: 2 cups unbleached allpurpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 12 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, 2 large eggs, 3 very ripe bananas, peeled and mashed (about 1 1/2 cups),

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat the inside of a cooking pan with cooking spray, preferably a 9-by-5-inch loaf span. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Combine the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and then with a mixer on medium-high speed cream together the ingredients until fluffy. This hould take two to three minutes. Add the eggs, bananas and vanilla and beat until smooth. With a wooden spoon, stir in the mixture until just combined and then stir in the chopped walnuts. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake the loaf for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in comes out clean. Let cool for five minutes in the pan before removing. If you like, you can sprinkle powdered sugar on top or spread a white cream cheese icing on the outside of the banana bread to make it a dessert.

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Where there’s smoke, there’s fire Commentary by Joe Drozda and Bob Bley Annually we survey and observe tailgaters throughout this area, and the findings have changed only slightly over the last 20 years. The most popular food for tailgaters and Americans in general is the sandwich. So what kind of sandwich is always a hit? We have found that the bratwurst is the favorite hot sandwich with 31 percent of tailgaters but it wasn’t always so. Back in the mid-90s we served a tailgate party to the student staffers for Penn State press box. Most of them had not even heard of brats. Today that’s not the case. Johnsonville, the country’s leader in sausage, has brats for sale from Maine to California. Here are the two favorite sandwiches of tailgaters: • Bratwurst – 31 percent • Hamburgers – 13.2 percent When you see sausages cooking and there’s smoke and flames flaring up, don’t eat them - just walk away. All those flames and clouds of smoke mean the juices have escaped the sausage’s casing (outer skin) and fallen onto the coals or fire. Here’s an important point: don’t break the sausage casing with anything but your teeth. Put away those metal tongs and forks. So how do you cook brats so that they squirt juice into your mouth? Here is a recipe and directions for the best brats you ever had. Beer brats Ingredients: One package of five Johnsonville Original (uncooked) brats, One 12 oz. can of beer (your favorite brand), Five hot dog or sausage buns, French’s mustard (classic yellow, dijon or horseradish), One Small onion chopped

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Where's Amy? attended a special awards ceremony for the head brewer and owner of Sun King Brewing Company Dave Colt of Fishers. Sun King has partnered over the years with Broadway Indy to make a special brew for one of the season’s shows. Some of my personal favorites include ‘Guy Meets Girl’ and ‘Cara Mia Addams.’ Colt was presented the prestigious Broadway League 2016 Star of Touring Broadway Award at a ceremony given by Matthew Porter and Leslie Butler of Louisville. Keep your eye out for Colt’s next special brew coming soon to the 2016-17 season, which includes “Cinderella,” “The Sound of Music,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Motown” and “Kinky Boots.” Where’s Amy? can’t wait to see you on Broadway!

Cast named for ‘Into the Woods’ By Zach Dunkin • news@geistcurrent.com

Three Hamilton County actors have earned roles in the large cast of “Into the Woods,” debuting at the Beef & Boards theater Dinner Theatre Oct. 6. The dinner theatre on the northwest side of Indianapolis recently announced the 15-member cast for the Brothers Grimm tale. The cast will include Danny Kingston, Westfield, will play Jack, a role he performed a decade ago when he attended Westfield High School. Don Farrell, Carmel, the co-founder of and producing Kingston artistic director for Carmel’s Actors Theatre of Indiana, will play the baker. Grace Sell, Noblesville, will have two roles, Cinderella’s stepmother and Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother. The cast also includes five actors from Indianapolis: Suzanne Stark, a former Carmel resident, who will play Jack’s mother; Jaddy Ciucci, who will portray Little Red Riding Hood; and A.J. Morrison and Christine Zavakos, who

will play Steward and Florinda, respectively. The musical earned Tony Awards for book by James Lapine and score by Stephen Sondheim and starred multi-award winning actress Meryl Streep as the witch. Originally opening on Broadway in 1987, “Into the Woods” was brought to the big screen by Disney in 2014. The film version earned three Oscar nominations. “With the recent successful productions of ‘The Addams Family,’ ‘Les Misérables’ and ‘Chicago’ on our stage, we felt we could choose a show that had a little more of a dramatic tone,” said Douglas E. Stark, Farrell executive director. “With its success on Broadway and Disney, ‘Into the Woods’ has developed a wider audience ap peal, and we felt we needed to place it in our season.” “Into the Woods” is on stage for 49 performances through Nov. 20. Tickets range from $41 to $66 and include Chef Odell Ward’s dinner buffet and select beverages. For tickets, call the box office at 317-872-9664. 

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Protein packed: make Kids a better breakfast for back to school Submitted content courtesy of Family Features Breakfast food is delicious at any time of the day, but is most beneficial when it packs a flavorful punch to help jumpstart your day. Packed with protein, hearty, whole-grain oats and banana and topped with mounds of walnuts and sweet, delicious berries, such as strawberries, these mouth-watering pancakes will help give you the energy you need for any task at hand and keep you feeling full until lunchtime. Protein Pancakes Instructions: • 1 1/2 cups quick oats • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder • 1 ripe mashed banana • 1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt or cottage cheese • 1/4 cup almond or skim milk • 2 egg whites • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda • Dash of cinnamon • Berries (optional) • Walnuts (optional)

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John Ford Coley loves to share stories, songs and laughs with the audience. “The audience can come in theater for an hour-and-a-half and forget about all the nonsense going on outside those doors,” Coley said. “They can take a trip down memory lane and enjoy themselves and not think about what’s going in Milwaukee (recent riots) for the moment.” Coley and former Hollies singer Terry Sylvester, 69, will play at 8 p.m. Sept 10 at The Warehouse, 254 1st Ave. SW, Carmel. Coley, 67, plays his 1970s hits with England Dan such as “Nights are Forever Without You,” “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight” and “Love is the Answer.” Dan Seals, younger brother of Jim Seals of Seals and Croft, died in 2009. Sylvester and Coley typically play a few times together through the year. Some of the Hollies’ hits include “Carrie Ann,” “Long Cool Woman (in a Black Dress)” and “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.” Coley said the Hollies’ “The Air That I Breathe” is his personal favorite. “Playing acoustic is something I really enjoy because you can play a wide variety of songs and pretty much play the songs in

John Ford Coley, who had several hits with England Dan, will perform Sept. 10 at The Warehouse. (Submitted photo)

their original form,” said Coley, who performs internationally. Coley is finishing a new album, Eclectic, with 26 songs. “Man, they are eclectic, they range from classical to pop to rock to swamping to Americana to county to folk,” Coley said. Coley said he likely will only play one selection from the new album. “Since Terry and I have a lot of songs we play together, we don’t play a lot of new things,” Coley said. For more, visit liveforthemusic.com.

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Aiming for a healthy weight Commentary by Debra Balos, DO, IU Health Physicians Family Medicine Believing that “thin is in” overlooks the true definition of what it means to be healthy. Although weight family medicine management is important, a lower number on the scale doesn’t necessarily mean you’re healthier. In addition to maintaining a reasonable weight, optimal health is based on many factors, including good nutrition, regular exercise, quality sleep and sound well-being. Setting realistic weight loss goals isn’t a bad idea. In fact, many people can gain health benefits by shedding a few pounds. Your primary care doctor can help you set achievable goals and assist in determining a weight range you should aim for given your body type and age. By checking your blood pressure, cholesterol levels and blood sugar, he or she also can assess your risk of heart attack or stroke and tell whether your weight increases your risk. When thinking about weight loss, remember that health can be improved by losing just 5 to 10 percent of your body weight. Modest weight loss, even just five or 10 pounds, can

make you feel better and increase your energy level. Instead of focusing on how much weight you think you should lose, work to make longterm lifestyle changes that will benefit your overall health: • Eat healthier – Make vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean protein the backbone of your diet. Cut down on serving sizes, and learn to know when you’re full. • Exercise daily – Try to fit at least 30 minutes of physical activity into your day. This doesn’t have to be at a gym or in a class. When pressed for time, take a brisk walk at lunchtime or climb extra flights of stairs between meetings or before work. Most importantly, ban the notion that “thin is in,” and commit to sensibly managing your weight and improving your health and well-being. Debra Balos, DO, specializes in family medicine and is a guest columnist located at IU Health Physicians Family Medicine – Zionsville. She can be reached by calling the office at 317.777.6400. For more health information, subscribe to Strength in You at iuhealth.org/StrengthInYou.

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Safety Day — The City of Fishers’ Fire and Emergency Services are partnering with St. Vincent Fishers for the annual Safety Day event, hosted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 10 at St. Vincent, 13861 Olio Rd. The free event includes health and safety activities, live entertainment and food and drinks, plus demonstrations by the Fishers Fire Dept., emergency response vehicle tours, car seat safety inspections, bicycle safety, music safety and more. New this year is “Taste of the Ten,” featuring 10 local Exit 210 restaurants providing free samples. For more, call 317-338-CARE.

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get depending on the size of the space. For a master bathroom remodel, we recommend budgeting 7 to 12 percent of your home’s value. Please note that flooring for the bathroom, which includes the floors, tile shower, and also tub deck, is approximately 25 percent of your total renovation budget. Your cabinets and countertops for the vanity can be up to 24 percent and 8 percent, respectively, of your total budget. Fixtures, including faucets, tubs, sinks, shower doors, lighting, and other accessories, can make up 15 percent of your final cost. These percentages can vary a bit with each project, but to find a more detailed budget

listing visit our Budget Calculator at: http:// the-affordablecompanies.com/determiningremodeling-budget-cost-vs-value/. The Affordable Companies specializes in making luxury affordable and we work hard to limit your costs and help you get the most value for your money. David Decker is president of the Affordable Companies, which include Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms and now Affordable Custom Flooring. They are based in Carmel (575-9540, www.theaffordablecompanies.com). E-mail home improvement questions to david.decker@theaffordablecompanies.com.

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Golden Temple of equality Commentary by Don Knebel The Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, is the holiest spot on earth for millions. The people who worship there provide an travel example of living out the teachings of one’s religious beliefs. In the 15th century, Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, came to a tranquil lake in the Punjab region of northwest India to meditate. That lake and the city that grew up around it became known as “Amritsar,” the tank of immortal nectar. Beginning in 1577, the fifth guru of Sikhism squared the lake and erected a gurdwara, or temple, in the middle of it to hold the Granth Sahib, the holy scriptures of Sikhism. The temple, officially named “Harmandir Sahib,” the abode of God, was modified to its current configuration in the 18th century. In the early 19th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a Sikh ruler, covered the exterior with gilded copper, giving the temple its popular name. The square temple, resting on a square platform, has four entrances, symbolizing the Sikh teaching that all people and religions are entitled to equal

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