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A collection from last year’s Pasta Bowl. Nearly 10,000 pounds were collected for the food drive. (Submitted photos)

Pasta Bowl returns to combat hunger By James Feichtner • james@youarecurrent.com

When one thinks of Hamilton County, one of the first things that probably doesn’t come to mind is a hunger problem. While it may appear charity to be absent of such an unfortunate circumstance, it is not. Just in the school systems alone, one in seven students face a hunger problem, with some schools rising to one in four, according to the Hamilton Southeastern Foundation website. Luckily, the HSE School Foundation is combatting this epidemic while raising hunger awareness with the infamous Pasta Bowl food drive. The drive began Sept. 1 and will continue with HSE Schools collecting dry pasta through Sept. 11. “We’re really raising awareness that there is, in fact, hunger in Hamilton County and in our schools in particular,” HSE School Board President John DeLucia said. “It’s tough to learn when you’re hungry. There’s also a lot of generosity in Hamilton County, so we’re kind of putting that on display and raising awareness, and then to give back in a fun way.” Originating in 2012, the Past Bowl calls out to the community to donate pasta to local food banks. Pasta is the number one choice because of its shelf life, price, flexibility in meals and is easy to make. Last year alone, the Pasta Bowl generated nearly 10,000 pounds of pasta. This year’s goal is 20,000 pounds. “Honestly, I can’t imagine us not getting it. The support and awareness keeps growing,” DeLucia said. The proceeds of the donations will be taken to a Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank, where the pasta will be sorted and dispersed among several charities. “We’re going to make a donation to Second Helpings, which is in Indianapolis, and then St. Louis de

Explorer open house – The Fishers Police Department is preparing to launch the Explorer Program Class of 2016 for teens ages 13 to 18 who have an interest in law enforcement. An open house will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Fishers Police Department, 4 Municipal Dr. Following an information session, we will discuss topics covered during the program, including crime scene investigations, traffic stops, SWAT and more. Free basic education – WorkOne Fishers and Washington Township Adult Education are offering Adult Basic Education classes at the WorkOne office, 10204 Lantern Rd., Fishers. Free classes are open to adults who are interested in improving their academic skills in preparation for college, career training, or looking to take their high school equivalency exam. Classes meet from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Mon. and Wed. For more information, call 259-5275. Stewards of Children – Parents and adults who work with children can learn how to prevent child sexual abuse by registering for Stewards of Children. This program teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react to child sexual abuse. Chaucie’s Place is offering this program from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Westfield Police Dept., 17535 Dartown Rd. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. For more information, visit www. chauciesplace.org.

Volunteers sort pasta at the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank.

Montfort, Fishers United Methodist, the two townships, White River Christian [Church] and then the food bank itself,” DeLucia said. All schools in the district will be participating. Pasta Bowl donation bins will be placed at various locations around schools, Trophies will be awarded to the high school, intermediate school and elementary school that collect the most pasta. Aside from HSE schools, donation bins will also be placed at Fishers Fire Departments, both Delaware and Fall Creek Township trustee offices and the Fishers YMCA. Only uncooked pasta is accepted. For more information on the Pasta Bowl, visit hsefoundation.org/ pastabowl15-feeds-more-than-mudsock.

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Fortville to host classic car show By James Feichtner • james@youarecurrent.com With Carmel’s Artmobilia finishing up on Aug. 30, it’s time for a new car show to step into the light. Fortville is automotive celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, but will also be celebrating its first ever classic car show. Coming to Main Street Sept. 12, Cruise on Main will feature over 200 classic cars lining its streets. “Two or three years ago we had the Wednesday night Cruise-In start, which is more of an organic gathering of guys with classic cars that wanted to get together once a week, and then they started saying, ‘Why don’t we do a big car show for us?’” Cruise on Main coordinator Theresa Werking said. Thus, Cruise on Main was born. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., cars will cover Main Street and flow into Landmark Park where food vendors and live music will be offered, among other things. “We’re going to have a Health Fair. Garst Rx is going to host a Health Fair,” Werking said. “We have Mix 105, which is an Internet radio station, and it’s going to do a live broadcast from the site on Main Street. Another piece of the puzzle is the Fortville Police Department is going to have a dunk tank set up in Landmark

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Park and proceeds from that are going to go to Shop with a Public Safety Officer. T-shirts will be available and drivers will be eligible for door prizes as well as a motorcycle raffle. “The first 300 cars that come into the show get a commemorative coin for participating and then we have door prizes for the drivers of the classic cars,” Werking said. “We have some big things and some gift certificates from our retailers, but that’s to give (drivers) a little incentive to come out and stay till the end.” For more info, visit Fortvilleaction.com.

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High School, Hamilton Southeastern, Mt. Vernon and more. At the close of the event, Fishers Marching Band will end with a performance of “The Butterfly Effect.” Adding to the excitement will be an opportunity for guests to participate in a car giveaway raffle. “It’s a fabulous event that is a lot of fun,” Fuller said. “You get to see a lot of different bands perform and we’d love to have people come and buy a car raffle ticket. If they purchase a car raffle ticket that day, they get one free admission per raffle ticket purchased.” For more info, visit fishersinvitational.org.

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By Suzan Davis • news@geistcurrent.com “He’s so cute; can I pet him?” A fellow dog walker beckons to Spartacus, who sees this as an invitation to launch eight feet pets forward, pulling his owner, Savannah Neary, of Carmel, off her feet. Once again, she returns home with grass-stained elbows. Neary’s dad, Dennis, is knocked off balance when Spartacus bolts down a flight of stairs off the patio. Neary’s mother tries another technique; when walking Spartacus, she crosses the street to avoid on-coming canines. Result: road rash. The family concludes that more public practice is needed. As the six-month-old, 70-pound German shepherd pounces on a Pomeranian in Petco, a customer urges the family, “First Friend – Google it. Call today. Ask for Bruce.” Bruce McNabb, of Noblesville, is patriarch of his family-owned training, boarding and breeding facility, First Friend K9, in Fishers. McNabb is one of those people Reader’s Digest might feature in their “Most Unforgettable Person I’ve Ever Met” column. His demeanor is a mixture of disciplinarian, educator, drill sergeant and dog whisperer. Like a tireless triathlete, he marches around for an hour, drenched in sweat, in a room loaded with 25 breeds of dogs and 25 breeds of owners. McNabb’s motto is “avoid avoidance.” Good advice. For Spartacus, there is no avoiding other dogs. The current trend of apartments and condos allowing residents to own canines, combined with the housing increase in Hamilton Co., has resulted in a denser pet-to-people population. According to U.S. Census, State and County

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Fishers Citizens Fire Academy begins Sept. 14 By Sam Elliott • news@geistcurrent.com Fishers residents interested in learning more about how their fire department operates can get an informative, behindeducation the-scenes look at the department when the latest session of the Citizens Fire Academy begins Monday, Sept. 14. The eight-week course meets for about 90 minutes each Monday night at the Fishers Fire Department, although some field trips Mehling are scheduled including to the dispatch center so attendees can see how 911 calls are handled and dispatched to the police or firemen. “We really use it as a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a fire department and why it is we do some of the things we do,” public information officer John Mehling said. “They learn CPR, get to see demonstrations and participate in some of the demonstrations and really just get more of an appreciation of what it

takes to handle the emergencies that come up.” The fire department also hopes the citizens academy can recruit interested applicants into its Fire Corps, a more involved program that serves the department. “(The Fire Corps) have a couple responsibilities. They’re all volunteers, all ages from 18 to over 55 and they come out to emergency scenes when we need rehab,” Mehling said. “They’re the ones that are standing there with the water bottles and snack bars and cold towels to hand to firefighters as we come out of the burning buildings. They’re kind of our mini 911 system. They make us the happiest people on Earth when we come out of that fire and we’re burning up. “They help us with public education, they help us with fundraising and pretty much anytime we have needs, they’re there,” Mehling added. “For example, we have a training in October coming up that we need fake victims for. Our Fire Corps members will play our victims. It’s a really good chance to get involved and help people out — particularly the firefighters — and to see some of the things about the fire service that you wouldn’t normally see.”

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St.Vincent Hospital to host Safety Day on Sept. 12 By Renee Larr • news@geistcurrent.com On Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St.Vincent Hospital in Fishers will host Fishers Safety Day. The outdoor event is free to the public and highlights how to keep your family event safe in a variety of different areas. “It’s really titled all things safety. You open it up to all things safety and you find things that even emergency responders don’t think about being issues,” said John Mehling, public information officer and captain of the Fishers Fire Department. This year’s event will cater to all age groups and is family friendly. Free food and beverages will be provided. Players from the Indy Fuel and Indy Eleven teams will be on hand, as well. “There is going to be something of interest there for everyone,” Mehling said. “From our older community all the way down to the youngest. There will be all kinds of giveaways. It’s just a

Safety Day 2013 at St.Vincent Fishers. (Submitted photo)

fun event that is going to be a great opportunity to get out and do something family oriented.” With children playing instruments as a part of their education,

the event will also focus on music safety. In addition, there will be an instrument petting zoo. Children will be able to try out a variety of different instruments. “Most violinists have some level of deafness in their ear because they hold the violin up to their left ear,” Mehling said. “Pianists have bad posture and end up having bad backs from sitting the way they do.” The event will even cater to safety issues of teens and older adults. “We’re going to have Fishers Police Department talking about cyber crime and cyber safety,” Mehling said. “A lot of that is going to be geared towards teens — making sure they’re making good choices when they’re online. We’ve got the United States Postal Inspectors that are going to be there. They’re talking about mail scams. Apparently our older community is still highly affected by that type of crime.” For more information, visit stvincent.org.

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Flanner and Buchanan to host events at Geist location By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

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Although Flanner and Buchanan was originally known for funeral services, they offer many other services many are not aware of. business Among those separate services are birthday parties, corporate meetings, vow renewals, receptions and any type of social event or memorial service. Many of those events are private, as people book the venue specifically for their event. But on Sept. 17 at the Geist location, 7855 Cork Road, Flanner and Buchanan will be hosting an event in conjunction with the Lawrence Chamber. The event is free and open to the public. The evening will provide food and wine with plenty of networking amongst the other attendees and chamber members. The event will begin at 5 p.m. and last until 7 p.m. Currently no other events are scheduled for September, but event manager Jennifer Korb and general manager of Buchanan

group Mark McCrocklin said that the schedule is constantly changing. Korb said this is the second time the chamber has met at the Geist location, which has been open for over a year. “All of our facilities have built-in dance floors, state-of-theart sound equipment and can hold 150 people,” Korb said. “We also have a liquor license. All these things make it a really nice venue.” McCrocklin said that business has been great since the venue opened. “Our venues are absolutely stunning,” he said. “In all of our facilities, you can support all of life’s relationships,” he said. “Bruce Buchanan is very innovative with what he does with his facilities and that shows when you walk through the facility.” To schedule an event, call Korb at 396-3726 or email her at jkorb@buchanangroup.org.

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Celebrate cats and dogs with Woofstock on Sept. 19 By James Feichtner • james@youarecurrent.com Fury friends of Hamilton County unite! Coming Sept. 19 to the Fishers Nickel Plate District Amphitheatre, the Hamilton County Hupets mane Society will be celebrating all things with paws with its Woofstock event, featuring the Parade of Paws. Returning to Fishers for its second year, the event is a day dedicated to our four-legged friends while offering tons of entertainment for guests with or without pets. “It’s from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheatre. We have two different bands on the stage all day. We have 100 vendors. Some are dog related; some are not. It really is a great day,” Hamilton County Humane Society Director of Marketing Jennifer Judd said. “We’ll have kids activities, Fishers Police are going to do a K-9 demo, we’ve got food trucks and something new this year that we’re really excited about is we’re going to have a beer garden. So even if you don’t have a dog, come on down.” The event will kick off with guests participating in the Parade of Paws, where dogs and their owners will walk around the Nickel Plate District. Leading the parade will be the infamous Turbo Roo, the Grand Marshall of the event, and his sister Ruby Roo. Both are wheelchair-bound

Pets and their owners walk in the Parade of Paws around the Nickel Plate District Amphitheatre in Fishers. (Submitted photo)

Chihuahuas. While the event has been held at other locations in Hamilton County, Judd said Fishers seems like a permanent place for the event. “We have had it the last two years at Fishers, and I’ll tell you what, we will not move it again,” she said. “I cannot begin to tell you how awesome everybody has been, from the PR people to the street department to the Nickel Plate people. It is just night and day the things that the City of Fishers does for us.” The HSHC is aiming to reach its fundraising goal of $60,000. Donations can be made at crowdrise.com/paradeofpaws2015/fundraiser/ humanesocietyforhamiltoncounty. Cost is $5. Dogs and military personnel may enter for free. For more info, visit ddawoofstock. com

Explore design at Home-A-Rama By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Residents in and around Hamilton County will have a unique chance to see current trends and designs in home buildevent ing at the annual Home-A-Rama event taking place Sept. 17-Oct. 4 in the Sagamore neighborhood in Noblesville on Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 8 p.m. “Home-A-Rama is a unique home show featuring five custom-built, fully decorated and landscaped homes. These homes will showcase the latest trends in design, decorating, techLains nology, outdoor living and landscaping,” said Carrie Carson of the Builder Association of Greater Indianapolis. “The Sagamore show is very unique in that two of the five show homes will be ranch-style or “empty nester” style homes, which is an extremely popular trend local builders are seeing in the market right now.”

BAGI’s charity partner is the St.Vincent Cancer Walk for this year’s showing. According to Carson, they will receive a portion of the show proceeds. The five builders taking part in the exhibit are Gradison Design Build, Matt Beecher Homes, McKenzie Collection, Old Town Design and Williams Custom Art. The event was created by BAGI, which has hosted since the 1970s. “The show has developed over time to coincide with market trends and featuring the latest designs the building and construction industry has to offer,” Carson said. Tickets for the show cost $12 online or $15 at the gate. They can be purchased at bagi. com. “This year’s show is sure to be another amazing and successful show,” BAGI CEO Steve Lains said. “There are features and designs in each home that will definitely leave tour-goers with new and awe-inspiring ideas.” For more, visit wthr.com/category/269970/ home-a-rama.

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The choices we make Commentary by Michael VandenBerg Deuteronomy 30:19 I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have set religion before you life and death, blessing and curse; therefore choose life, that you and your descendants may live... Choices! We all want them, but we also want to escape their consequences. If the choice was a positive one, then we want the credit. If it was faulty, then we want to make sure there is someone in the wings that we can blame for the consequences. It seems to me that our culture, as we more and more want to make morality a choice and not an absolute, moves us ever closer toward chaos. We see in those running for office not a firm conviction on the issues of our day, but on their polling numbers for their statements. We see in cities across America the desire to blame the police for strong-arm practices and then call on them to act stronger when we are threatened. We want our children to be people of their own making, only so long as they agree with us. We want to stop the violence, but not by making changes to our cul-

ture so we can become people of character. We want the thrills of danger, but call for new measures when someone is injured. The reality is that God created us with a free will and the ability to make choices of our own. Sometimes they are right and sometimes wrong. I realize that our litigious climate in which we live works against true repentance and forgiveness as we fear consequences to even our choices, but if we want to find life and peace and health and community, we need to find the therapeutic benefits of always doing what we believe to be the right thing for the right reasons and when they prove to be wrong, find relief in repentance and forgiveness for the choices we have made. To read the full version, visit geistcurrent. com. 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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Patrol provides Geist residents with peace of mind By Renee Larr • news@geistcurrent.com “We’re here for the people,” said Brent McFerran, one of the owners of Geist Patrol. That’s the motto they’ve been following since they began patrolling in the ’80s. Back then, GP was more of a security service for one neighborhood in Geist. cover story Now, they maintain a radius around the lake. “We don’t go outside of Geist. We maintain that area,” McFerran said. GP only employees off-duty police officers, but doesn’t hire just anyone. “Just because a person is a police officer doesn’t mean we hire them,” McFerran said. “It takes a special kind of personality McFerran to work out here. The reason I say that is that we’re here for the people. We’re very customer-service oriented. It takes someone who is willing to talk to the residents and willing to help them.” Officers often work on their days off from their other departments. They run two cars per shift and operate seven days a week, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. They patrol at random times and are never on a set

Geist patrol utilizes their own squad cars when patrolling the area. There are more than 30 officers on Geist Patrol with at least two patrolling the area constantly.

schedule in neighborhoods. All cars are available by direct dial, meaning callers won’t be speaking with a third-party dispatcher and response times are shortened. This also allows each responding officer to know callers’ exact needs. They have all the same powers as other police officers. “We can do anything the police department can do,” McFerran said. “We can pull people over and make outright arrests. That’s the big thing, having us out here for security purposes. We can enforce laws, so if someone were robbing your house we can go ahead and make the arrest.” GP works closely with Lawrence, IMPD and Fishers police deptartments as an added service for Geist residents. There is no additional cost to Geist area residents and GP is fully funded by Homeowners Association dues. “We’re very strong on that we work in conjunction with the police department. We’re not here to replace the police department; we’re an added service,” McFerran said. “A lot of police departments can’t do that. A lot of departments are so busy and short man powered that we’re a proactive versus a reactive.” GP maintains a five-minute response time for every call received. In addition to patrolling neighborhoods, they offer vacation checks on homes, can be added to your alarm company’s notification list as a first responder and provide informational services for HOA meetings.

In order to keep Geist residents provided with up-to-theminute details, GP has created a Twitter handle (@geistpatrol) and a Facebook page (facebook.com/geistpatrol). They offer tips to keep your home and family safe, as well as warnings of potential crimes in the area. GP wants residents to make sure they realize crime can happen anywhere and education is key. “We’ll have times where it is really quiet and times when it’s really busy,” McFerran said. “Not that we have a large crime wave, but I think sometimes people get the perception there is no crime around here. Unfortunately, there is crime everywhere.” GP prides itself on its officers becoming a vital part of each neighborhood in the Geist area and officers will often stop to speak with residents and introduce themselves. For more information on GP and their services, visit geistpatrol.com.

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Owner - Brent McFerran Started in the 1980s Location - 11040 Fall Creek Rd., Indianapolis Staff - 30 certified police officers Function - 24-hour patrol, neighborhood watch Areas covered - Geist Reservoir perimeter Email - info@geistpatrol.com

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Where’s Amy? ‘Where’s Amy?’ is a photo column by Amy Pauszek, a society girl and film producer with Ever Film Productions. She may be reached at aepaws1@comcast.net.

Carmel Artmobilia Auto Show Artmobilia judges Scott Rodgers, Geist, Greg Hendricks, Carmel, and Jeff Cleland, Carmel, take to the streets of Carmel in to overlook the cars at the Carmel Artmobilia Autoshow. (Photos by Amy Pauszek) Carmel Artmobilia Auto Show is an annual show in the Carmel Arts and Design District that features cars of all makes models. Fishers Father and Son Ken Yale and Greg Yale love attending the Artmobilia Show every year. They really liked this snazzy BMW M3, which is owned by Alok Gupta of Zionsville.

Chris Marten, Geist, Brooke Mattson, Chris Mattson and baby Beckett Mattson from Carmel are having a ball with Jessica Jordan, J.J. Jordon and Jacob Jordon of Noblesville at the fun Artmobilia Car Show in Carmel.

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Fishers residents David and Chris Statson had fun checking out all of the hot rods and classic cars with friends Joe and Andrea Britton of Fishers.Â

Zionsville Car Collector Alok Gupta is ready to roll with his official co-pilot niece Savannah Feest of Fishers in his 2015 BMW M3. Gupta has been a participant in the car show in Carmel for years.Â

Local Philanthropists L.H. and Dianne Bayley, Geist, were a big part of the organizing the amazing Artmobilia Show.

Melissa Purcell, Robert Purcell and Daughter Chelsea Purcell came out to see the crowds from Westfield.

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The Drag Coefficient

F R O M  THE BAC K SH O P Massing cops is a good call The $2,000 spent by the Geist Homeowners Association to put up no-soliciting signs in its neighborhoods was a good move, but the massing the efforts of Geist Patrol with IMPD Northeast, the Lawrence Police Dept. and the Fishers Police Dept. was a significant move in attempting to constrain crime in our area. At a recent Crime Watch meeting, the departments and the patrol joined to inform residents on how to watch out for crooked solicitors, among other items. This is exactly what our area needs. With so much overlap of jurisdictions in the area, it’s a significant move to keep the community safe, keeps residents vested in another way and, above all else, makes perfect sense. ••• “DOESN’T APPLY TO US, ONLY TO YOU” – We’re all well aware that California has debilitating drought. The state legislature has ordered citizens to curb use of water or pay exorbitant fines. So, then it was absolutely no surprise to us that five members of the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors continue to frequently wash their vehicles at taxpayer expense. (We’re lucky if we get ours done once a month!) Local L.A. media sought comment from the officials. Predictably, there was none. ••• WHATEVER THEY’RE DRINKING … NO, THANKS! - Staff and students in the University of Tennessee Office for Diversity and Inclusion want people to think beyond the he/she pronouns and are encouraging use of genderneutral pronouns such as xe, xym and xyr. This is higher education at its utmost level of alertness. Wake us when it’s over, please. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

BELIEVE IT ! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Pennsylvania any motorist driving along a country road at night must stop every mile and send up a rocket signal, wait 10 minutes for the road to be cleared of livestock, and continue. Source: dumblaws.com

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Plumbing disaster Commentary by Danielle Wilson We recently experienced a plumbing catastrophe here at Chez Wilson. We’ve had “issues” with our main floor toilet for some time. In fact, just last spring I had to take a day off work after my husband had a virtual geyser of filth erupt in his face an hour before a big meeting. The plumber declared that a major blockage in the sewer line was the culprit, but it had cleared of its own accord and all was well. Flash forward to this Sunday morning. When I left the house for a bike ride, Doo was just settling down to a cup of coffee, some local news and plans for a productive day. When I arrived back two hours later, the poo had hit the fan. Literally. Due to yet another blockage, raw sewage had overflowed out of the bathroom and into the back hallway and our oldest son’s newly-carpeted room. It had also seeped down into the air vents where it

proceeded to drip out of the light fixtures into our finished basement, right onto an heirloom pool table. Doo had managed the worst of it – the house smelled of Clorox rather than eau de Port-O-let and there were only a few “chunks” left on the floorboards – but was in such a state that all I could do was laugh. Finally! A major household calamity on his watch! For once, he’d had to find every towel in the house to sop up the sludge. He’d had to race downstairs with garbage cans and garage-only buckets to collect the leaks. And he’d had to phone the plumber and give up his morning to wait out the fourhour service call window. It was wonderful! Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

Q U O TE  O F  THE  W EE K I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it. – Harry S. Truman

Left without alternative, human beings can be tremendously resourceful. When the Soviet empire, touted as a marvel of socialist perfection and central planning, collapsed – people managed. Certainly, it was frightening. Actually, frightening is an understatement. There was some crime, but there had always been criminals. This time, international media was allowed to broadcast the activity globally. There were some very tough outcomes. The weak, infirm and elderly were forced to rely even more upon the kindness of friends and relatives. To some, caring for those folks is an important moral obligation to give – and to others, it is an excessive expectation to be burdened with the need of someone else. But, millions did not starve. Millions did not die of disease. Millions figured out how to survive and, in some cases, thrive in a new economic order. Without the massive government redistribution they had relied upon for generations, many picked up the pieces and improved their lives by gigantic leaps. For example, business interests in the Ukraine felt the pressure of increasing wages, surging access to capital goods and the inflation that can accompany an expanding economy. Those willing and able to adapt took advantage of the newly released opportunity. Those unable to function outside of the government-imposed cocoon had to find other means. Families learned to care for their own. Thousands of children escaped warehouse orphanages into the loving embrace of parents around the world. Sure, not every single person was a winner, and some took too great of advantage. Yet, the same was said about the previous system. Only now, we could openly find out about it. The Soviets discovered that the drag coefficient of big government is, well, a big drag. As Putin pushes back toward the Soviet era, we wonder who will win now. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmel.com.

Millions figured out how to survive and, in some cases, thrive in a new economic order.

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That’s just tongue depressing Commentary by Dick Wolfsie “Prevention” magazine claims that by exercising certain muscles in your tongue, you can reduce snoring and prevent humor your spouse from elbowing you. I don’t think Mary Ellen’s elbow can reach from her side of a king-size bed all the way to the living room couch. According to the study, “These exercises are a promising noninvasive treatment for large populations suffering from snoring.” I have always wondered who the top snoring nations of the world were. That’s the kind of chart USA Today needs on its front page. For example: Open your mouth 30 times like you’re saying, “Ahh” for your doctor. If you say, “Awww” like you are watching a YouTube cat video, that apparently won’t work. Open your mouth wide and then use your hands to gently massage your lower jaw while counting to 20. But in order to count to 20, I either need both hands free or be able to talk out loud. Try saying each vowel of the alphabet repeatedly. So you’d go, “A-E-I-O-U” about 30 times. Oh, and sometimes you can include Y. When doing these exercises, always opt

for in the privacy of your home. Doing them while using public transportation can lead to extended time in the slammer. Check out the anti-snoring chin straps. The inventor claims they “easily stretch over your head, holding everything in place and preventing it from falling off.” Maybe it’s the English teacher in me, but I think that means you could be at risk of losing your head. This device is so comfortable that “it can be worn throughout the night.” Wait, what’s the alternative? “Honey, the snoring strap has been very effective the last two hours. I’m waking you up now so you can take it off.” “OK, thanks. I’m going back to sleep now.” (10 minutes later) “Sorry, dear. You’re at it again. Saddle up. I’ll wake you again when it’s working.” Also in the magazine: the top 10 exercises to reshape your nose. See you next week. For more, visit geistcurrent.com

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www.currentnightandday.com From left: Beth March (Amanda Kennedy), Meg March (Betsy Norton), Jo March (Julia Bonnett), Laurie Lawrence (Ethan Litt) and Amy March (Karen Hurt) in “Little Women the Broadway Musical.” (Submitted photos)

Bonnett returns to stage at Civic Theatre

Carmel native has lead role in Little Women, The Broadway Musical By Sam Elliott • news@geistcurrent.com Carmel’s Julia Bonnett is making a return to musical theater playing the lead role in one of her favorite shows as she’ll portray Jo March in the Civic Theatre’s performance upcoming production of “Little Women, The Broadway Musical.” The show opens Friday, Sept. 11, and runs through Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Tarkington. The chance to play a character special to her in one of her favorite shows was enough to make Bonnett break what had become a two-year hiatus from performing arts. “This is the first show I’ve done in two years. I haven’t done a show in a long time,” the 2009 Carmel High School grad said. “I lived in New York for a year and didn’t perform out there. I worked for NBC in their video archives, which was really cool, but my lifestyle didn’t really lend to any performing. I’ve been Hoosier Park – Hoosier Park Racing and Casino will be hosting several live music events this fall, including: Little Texas on Sept. 25, Molly Hatchet on Oct. 23 and Mickey Dolenz Nov. 6. For more, visit hoosierpark.com.

back in Carmel for over a year now and I just wanted to get settled again before I did anything.” When she heard the Civic Theatre decided on “Little Women, The Broadway Musical”, Bonnett decided she was plenty settled. “’Little Women (The Broadway Musical)’ is one of my favorite shows because the music is so beautiful. I don’t think it’s a show that a lot of people know outside of the musical theater community, but the music is gorgeous,” Bonnett said. “It’s some of my favorite music, so when I heard the Civic was doing it I just had to audition.” She landed the lead role, one originated by Tony winner Sutton Foster — Bonnett’s idol in the profession who also originated another role special to Bonnett. “Actually, the opening show here at the Tarkinton for Civic was ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ and I played Janet Van De Graaf — Sutton Foster originated that role of Janet and she also originated the role of Jo in ‘Little Women (The Broadway Musical)’, which is kind of cool,” Bonnett said. “She’s really what made this show so successful, just because she’s amazing. I’m a big fangirl of Sutton Foster.”

Apple store at Conner Prairie – The apple store at Connor Prairie in Fishers opened for the apple season Sept. 1. This is the 30th year of the apple store at Connor Prairie. For more information, visit connerprairie.org.

In portraying Jo March, Bonnett plays an aspiring Civil Warera writer with three sisters. It’s a character somewhat biographical of the 1869 classic’s author, Louisa May Alcott. “It’s the type of character that is so different and is so against the norm of that time. Her sisters are getting married, trying to be in society and Jo is not interested in any of that,” Bonnett said. “All she wants is to write her stories, become a famous writer and stay with her sisters forever. The story is essentially about growing up and realizing that your dreams don’t necessarily come true, but it’s the path that matters. “For me personally, this character is an important figure because she’s a feminist and she’s a great example for girls of any age who are different than what’s expected,” she added. “I love the character. I think she’s fantastic.” Active in Carmel High School’s performing arts during her time there, Bonnett was in top show choir the Ambassadors and starred in a number of CHS stage productions. For tickets or more information on “Little Women, The Broadway Musical,” visit civictheatre.org. For more on Bonnett, visit currentnightandday.com.

Celebrating one year – For their one-year anniversary event, The Warehouse will host The Soul Revue featuring local artists Blair Clark, Brenda Williams and Lonnie Lester on Sept. 18, at 8 p.m. at 254 1st Avenue SW, Carmel. Accompanied by an all-star cast of the best area musicians, Clark, Williams and Lester will showcase soul, Motown, R&B and jazz favorites. Always crowd pleasers in their own right, the powerhouse trio will be sure to bring down the house for this one-of-a-kind evening. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of show and are now available at liveforthemusic.com. Doors will open at 7 p.m. All ages are welcome.

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Spark Talks • Every month, wednesday many business owners, entrepreneurs and advocates of innovation gather at Spark Talks to share ideas in new ways of thinking in both personal and professional development. Attendees will be inspired and all business workers are welcome to attend. • Sept. 9 from 5-7:30 p.m. • Recurs monthly on the second Wednesday • Free • Moon Dog Tavern: 4825 E. 96th St., Indianapolis • 317-218-7990 • www.sparkstalk.com Project Party • Each month, thursday Nickel Plate Arts hosts a fun crafting party based on a particular project. This month’s inspiration is abstract string art to celebrate a September exhibit, The Great Abstract. Sign up for food, fun, education about the historical influence of abstract and string art and of course the opportunity to make your own art creation! • Sept. 10 from 6-9 p.m. • Nickel Plate District: 6 Municipal Dr., Fishers • $30 • 317-452-3690 • www.nickelplatearts.org

American Dream Car Show • The 13th annual American Dream Car Show takes place again on this relaxing Sunday morning/afternoon. Those who have an interest in cars will not be disappointed! In addition, there will be many family activities and a ceremonial trophy award for the winners. • Sept. 13 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Zionsville Lions Park: 115 S. Elm St., Zionsville • www.zionsvillelions.com

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Dispatches Wine dinner – Peace Water Winery, at 37 W. Main St., is hosting a dinner and wine pairing event to allow wine club members to get a sneak peek at Peace Water’s new wines. The event is at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 on the new patio at Peace Water Winery. Spots are limited to the first 50 members to respond. A five-course dinner will be served featuring dishes from neighboring business Donatello’s Italian Restaurant. Wines include a sauvignon blanc, a pinot noir, a cabernet sauvignon and zinfandels. Dishes include fried calamari, ravioli gorgonzola, Chilean sea bass, pistachio cake and more. Cost is $75 per person. Wine club members, called the Peace Posse, get preference when it comes to buying tickets. Some wines will only be available to Peace Posse members. For more, call Peace Water owner Scott Burton at 810-1330 or e-mail him at scott@peacewaterwinery.com. PUGWASH visits Carmel – The Warehouse will welcome a band from Dublin, Ireland, PUGWASH, during their U.S. “Get Intimate Tour” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at 254 1st Avenue SW, Carmel. The band is touring in support of its new album, Play This Intimately (As If Among Friends), which was released Sept. 4 by Omnivore Records. Local band The Vinyl Cats will open the show. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of show and are now available at liveforthemusic.com. Doors will open at 7 p.m. All ages are welcome.

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Apple Store at Conner Prairie • For all things fall and apple, Conner Prairie is the place to go! Shop for all kinds of treats, such as hand-dipped caramel apples, cider slushies, pies, seasonal items and freshly picked apples. New products this year! A new favorite is a specialty cookie resembling a favorite children’s movie character – come by to find out who! Shop opening day from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. to receive a 15% discount. • Sept. 1-Oct. 31, Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • Conner Prairie: 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • 317-776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org

Tuesday

School of Rock Performance • The School of Rock’s final performance will take place at the beautiful Grove Haus this weekend. This appearance is a continuum of their previous Rock the Lot show and the group will perform its full set for this wrapup of the season. Also, a food truck will be there from 1-7 p.m. on Saturday and all day on Sunday. See website for the list of bands performing. • Sept. 12-13; Sept. 12 from 1-7:30 p.m. and Sept. 13 from 1-5:30 p.m. • The Grove Haus: 1001 Hosbrook St., Indianapolis • $10 • 317-848-7625

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Fall Mum Sale • The Zionsville High School Student Transition & Employment Partnership (STEP) is fundraising through selling mums this fall. Add autumn color to your yard and support this local program at the same time. Orders are taken in advance so make sure to contact them prior to the deadline! • Order deadline: Sept. 7 (pickup Sept. 17) • Zionsville High School: 1000 Mulberry St., Zionsville • 10” mums: $7; 12” mums with decorative pots: $18 • 317-873-3355 • Questions? Email jnoel@zcs.k12.in.us

monday

Little Women, the Musical • Become immersed in the lives of the March family daughters — Jo, the aspiring writer, romantic Meg, young Amy and sweet Beth — at their home in Massachusetts while Mr. March is fighting in the Civil War. The highly-acclaimed performers of this production will put on a wonderful show and the musical twist will add an element of excitement. Don’t miss it! • Sept. 11-26 (weekends); Fri. & Sat. at 7 p.m., last Sat. (9/26) at 5 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. • The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts: 3 Center Green, Carmel • $40 per adult, $20 per students • 317-843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org/tickets

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Take your temp at game time By Joe Drozda and Bob Bley Most high school games are played in the evening after school. This time of year that means a cooler temperature. College and NFL games are played at mid-day, afternoon, as well as evenings, so temperatures can range from cool to hot to cold. It’s important to consider the forecasted temperature to plan a tailgate party because one just wouldn’t serve hot spicy chili in 90-degree weather any more than he or she would serve cucumber salad in the snow. To date we have focused on warm weather menu items. This time of the year, it will be OK to get out the grill and prepare some hot items. According to our survey, the most desired tailgate item is a sandwich made of a sausage (brat, Italian or even a hot dog) on a bun. It’s popular because it’s not only tasty, but it’s also easy to eat. One doesn’t need a fork or even a plate to enjoy a sandwich. Since tailgaters most often want to go all-out for their party, the favorite item we see is the bratwurst or Italian sausage on a fancy bun. Sausage Sandwiches You’ll have to search far and wide to find a better tasting sausage than this one. It is so juicy that the first bite requires a napkin, close to the mouth, just to catch the delicious juices that gush out! Remember to never break the skin of a bratwurst or Italian sausage with anything but your teeth. Ingredients: 2 pkgs. of Johnsonville Original (not cooked) bratwurst or Italian sausage, 2 cans (12 oz.) or bottles of beer, 1 large onion chopped coarsely, 10 sausage rolls, French’s Classic yellow mustard, Other items needed, 1 pair clean white cotton work gloves, aluminum disposable baking pan

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Preparation on the night before: Carefully place the sausages into a deep pot. Add the chopped onion and enough beer to cover them. (Drink the rest of the beer as you work). Be gentle with the sausages so that the skin (casing) is not ever broken (use no tongs or forks). Cook the sausages and onion at a simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the sausages, beer and onion from the heat and let them cool. Take the sausages out of the liquid and place them in a resealable plastic bag. Pour the liquid into a resealable bag as well. Refrigerate the meat and liquid until cooking at your tailgate. Preparation on game day: Place the aluminum pan on your heated grill and add the beer and onion liquid and some freshly chopped peppers. Place your sausages on the grill and gently turn them with gloves (no tongs please). As the sausages brown, serve them on a bun slathered in mustard or place them, on hold, in the aluminum pan until needed. Joe Drozda, the author of “The Tailgater’s Handbook”, is considered as the “Father of American Tailgating.” His website is tailgatershandbook.com. He is a resident of Hamilton County.

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Winery debuts new ‘Bubblecraft’ By Joseph Knoop news@geistcurrent.com Oliver Winery, the oldest and largest winery in Indiana, will debut its new “Bubblecraft” red and white wines one-tank trip this month, serving a sparkling new taste to Indiana wine enthusiasts looking to break out of the house for something new. For Hamilton and Boone Co. residents, a trip to Oliver Winery is a one-tank getaway to take this fall. “Our winemaking philosopy is to make wines that capture the flavors of good fruit,” president and director of winemaking Bill Oliver said. “I’m really intrigued by the effect of carbon dioxide on flavors. I once had this chemist in a flavor lab get so fired up about it and it just made such an impression on me.” Oliver describes the Bubblecraft sparkling wine as “lighter and charming” with a reduced sense of sweetness. One other major factor in the decision to move forward with Bubblecraft’s creation was the upswing in sparkling wine sales throughout the U.S. According to the Nielsen Company, sparkling wine sold six percent more than previous years in 2014, for sales totaling more than $900 million. Oliver Winery holds daily wine tastings and

Available in soft white or soft red, the sparkling wines of Oliver Winery are some of the new flavors to try this fall. (Submitted photo)

weekend tours of the facility and cellar, where visitors will be able to sample the Soft Red Bubblecraft, the Soft White Bubblecraft and other wines for $5. Tours are free and provided every half hour. Bubblecraft wine will be made available in nine states this fall, including Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Both wines are being sold for $10.99 a bottle. For more, visit oliverwinery. com. Oliver Winery is at 8024 North State Road 37, Bloomington, Ind. Hoosier Park Racing & Casino – 4500 Dan Patch Circle, Anderson – hoosierpark.com Sept. 5 – Hunter Smith Band- Free show Sept. 12 – MFS XIII MMA Fight Klipsch Music Center – 12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville – klipschmusiccenter.org Sept. 13 – Zac Brown Band The Warehouse – 254 1 Ave. S.W., Carmel – liveforthemusic.com Sept. 11 – Mina & the Wondrous Flying Machine and Jenna Epkey Moon Dog Tavern – 4825 E. 96th St., Indianapolis – moondogtavern.com Sept. 11 – My Yellow Rickshaw Three D’s Pub and Café – 13644 N. Meridian St., Carmel – threedspubandcafe.com Sept. 5 – Sam Ash Sept. 11 – The Bishops Sept. 12 – Big Daddy Caddy Mo’s Irish Pub – 13193 Levinson Ln., Noblesville – mosirishpub.com/indy Sept. 9 – Robert Newport Sept. 11 – Radio Echo Sept. 12 – Through Being Sept. 13 – Phillip Steven and Open Road Britton Tavern – 14005 Mundy Dr., Fishers – thebrittontavern.com Sept. 11 – Andrew Young Sept. 12 – Dave and Rae

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By Navar Watson • news@geistcurrent.com Cars littered every curb and parking space as far as the Hamilton 16 IMAX theater Aug. 20, as hundreds of people gathbusiness ered for the grand opening of Cabela’s in Noblesville. But unlike other ribbon cutting ceremonies, a pair of scissors didn’t do the trick. Instead, Dean Widmann, manager of the archery department, shot through the ribbon with a bow and arrow. Every Cabela’s store uses a bow and arrow at its ribbon cutting, holding an archery contest with the store’s employees to see who does the honor. Widmann and two other employees won the contest, and then each had to write an essay to the CEO on why he or she wanted to shoot on opening day. The CEO then made the decision. “I’m not a writer by no means,” Widmann said, “but I just happened to write from the heart because my passion is bow-hunting and archery and stuff like that, ever since I was a little kid.” Reaching children and young adults is a main focus for the Noblesville location, Senior Operations Manager Shannan Bauer said. Bauer wants youth to get “passionate about the outdoors” rather than stay inside playing video games. Hamilton County has several outdoor opportunities, Bauer said, thanks to Geist and

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When we are not wearing contacts, we just blink that water out of our eyes. But when we are wearing contact lenses, our lenses soak up all of those chemicals and bacteria and hold them on the cornea causing infections and irritation. Some bacteria can actually cause blindness within 24 hours. So listen to your optometrist. Do not swim or shower in your contact lenses. Also, clean and discard them as they have taught you as well. But that is a discussion for another day. Dr. Tammy Wittmann, O.D., practices at Wittmann 20/20 Family Eye Center at 2792 E. 146th St., Carmel. For more information, visit www.wittmann2020.com or call 843-2020.

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Diabetes seminar – On Nov. 11 from 6 to 7 p.m., Riverview Health will host a diabetes seminar in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room in the lower level of the Women’s Pavilion at Riverview Hospital, 395 Westfield Road, Noblesville. Diabetes educators will discuss myths and truths regarding diabetes and conclude the program by taking questions. A light dinner will be served. The event is free, but registration is required. To register, call 776-7999 or visit riverview.org/classes/ diabetes-seminar/. Back in the Balance seminar – On Oct. 27, Riverview Health will host a ‘Back in Balance’ seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room in the lower level of the Women’s Pavilion, 395 Westfield Road, Noblesville. Elissa Moise will discuss balance issues and how physical therapy may be able to help. A light dinner will be served. The seminar is free, but registration is required. For more information or to register, please visit www.riverview.org/classes/back-in-balanceseminar/, or call 776-7999. Alzheimer’s roundtable – On Nov. 17, Riverview Health will host an Alzheimer’s roundtable from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room in the lower level of the Women’s Pavilion, 395 Westfield Road, Noblesville. Together with its long-term care partners, Riverview Health will host a panel discussion to educate the community about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and memory loss. This group of experts includes representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association, CICOA Aging and In-home Solutions, among others. A light dinner will be served. The roundtable is free, but registration is required. For more information or to register, please visit www. riverview.org/classes/alzheimers-roundtable/, or call Elizabeth Goers at 776-7999.

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Get the most out of your kitchen island Commentary by David Decker The modern kitchen fulfills many different roles. It’s a family gathering place, a house party hotspot, a homeindoor living work help center, a storage headquarters and a five-star restaurant. For many homeowners, the functionality of a kitchen begins with a well-designed island. Islands are ideal for a variety of kitchen tasks, including cooking, baking, cleanup, storage, informal dining, entertaining party guests and more. First, you’ll want to decide what you are going to use the island for most frequently and use those functions to devise your design and storage plan. For example, if you would like to use the island as a food prep station, include outlets for small appliances, a prep sink and storage for cooking utensils such as cutting boards, knives and mixing bowls. If you are using the island as a dining area, make sure the countertop height is designed to fit standard chairs or stools. The island should be crafted to fit your utilitarian needs. Because most islands require quite a bit of space, it’s important to strategically plan your design. You may want to select a move-

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able island instead of a built-in, stationary one. Be sure to select an island size and style that won’t overwhelm your kitchen. To get the most out of every square inch of your kitchen island, you’ll want an effective cabinetry design. Creating more built-in storage means your island will appear more spacious, inviting and tidy. Within your cabinetry, try installing lazy susans, pullout shelves, or deep drawers to maximize the space. The key to creating a savvy kitchen island

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The massive remake of a deck turned into a stunning place for a Carmel family. (Submitted photo)

the rest of the space. Notice the pergola growing over a transition living space? Premium cedar was used with serious dimensioned lumber to help tame the mid-afternoon sun. The pergola helps drive the “sense of space” that’s imperative with large patios and decks and serves as the ceiling in the outdoor room. Simply stunning! Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improvement firm. He may be reached at 679-2565, randy@choosesurroundings.com or www.choosesurroundings. com.

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For residents of Finland, the sauna is the perfect place for many of life’s most important activities — from baking and travel bathing to building businesses and birthing babies. A Finnish proverb says, “First build the sauna; then the house.” As a result, Finland — with a population of about 5 million, — erects half of all the world’s saunas and has more saunas than automobiles. But for foreigners, Finnish sauna traditions can be a little unnerving. The earliest Finnish saunas, developed hundreds of years ago, were constructed without chimneys, allowing smoke to fill the building as the burning wood heated the stones on which water is then poured. Many Finns still prefer these so-called “smoke saunas,” particularly for special occasions. Participants emerging from a smoke sauna may be covered from head to toe with greasy soot, which many believe has therapeutic properties. Finnish sauna users traditionally swat themselves with leafy young birch twigs, a practice they believe increases blood circulation and makes

the experience more beneficial and enjoyable. Even in winter, participants often jump into the nearest lake or pond after sweating in the hot sauna and then return for more. Like Americans asking people to join them for lunch, Finns often ask friends and business associates to join them in the sauna. Finns usually sit in the nude on their hard sauna benches and consider requests to wear a bathing suit at least a faux pas and perhaps an insult. Finnish men and women sometimes sauna together, as do families. They insist that the experience is never sexual because their saunas are sacred places, where swearing and even arguing are taboo. “Sauna,” which Finns pronounce “SOW nuh,” is the only Finnish word to enter the world’s vocabulary. If you are invited to a Finnish sauna, say the word correctly and leave your modesty behind. Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville. com.

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