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Fishers swears in new police chief Thompson By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com On Sept. 29, the City of Fishers welcomed its first new police chief since George Kehl, the only chief the city has ever had. Kehl recently retired. city Former Assistant Chief of Police Mitch Thompson was appointed the new chief of police before elected officials, city staff and members of the community. Police from neighboring communities, Indiana State Police and others attended the ceremony. Kehl was presented with an American flag and an honor guard ceremony. Mayor Scott Fadness also informed the community that the new police headquarters to be built will be named after Kehl. “I can think of no better tribute to the foundation that Chief Kehl has provided to this department than to name the new police headquarters after the chief, so that from this point forward the police officers that call that home will understand clearly what the foundation is that Chief Kehl built,” Fadness said. Riley and Chase Thompson pinned the collar brass on Thompson, their father, during his ceremony. Kehl assisted Thompson with the retirement of his assistant chief’s badge and replaced it with a new chief’s badge. “(Thompson) is going to shepherd this department in the difficult times ahead in our community and

Mayor Scott Fadness and Chief Mitch Thompson at the swearing-in ceremony. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

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our nation,” Fadness said. “Mitch Thompson is a man of integrity. I’ve known Mitch now for over a decade, and he is committed to this community. Chief Thompson is committed to the intellectual integrity of law enforcement. He wants to understand the data and he wants to understand the facts to better serve our community. He will be an open communicator, an open collaborator, and I think our future is very bright not only for our community but for the law enforcement folks that work for the City of Fishers. Mitch will always be there for them.” A celebration was held after the ceremony. “I am humbled to accept this promotion and thank Chief Kehl for his many years of leadership,” Thompson stated in a press release provided at the event. “The Fishers Police Department is one of the finest agencies in the state of Indiana, and I look forward to furthering the culture of excellence and innovation for years to come.” Thompson has a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and a master’s degree in administration of justice from the University of Phoenix. Among other accomplishments, he is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He has been a Fishers resident since 1991.

Schools tout accomplishments in annual address By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

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Chairman of the board for Heartland Film Festival, Gary Cohen talks on his love of film and theater. (Submitted photo)

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On Sept. 14, Supt. Dr. Nick Wahl, Carmel Clay Schools, and Supt. Dr. Allen Bourff, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, presented education the State of the Schools at the OneZone Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Both administrators highlighted accomplishments of their school systems. Carmel High School has 154 clubs, 20 interscholastic sports and five club sports. Wahl mentioned the recent 30th consecutive state championship for the girls swimming and diving team, as well as CHS’s DECA team and its placing in the international competition. Bourff detailed the various championships Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern are known for, including the mock trial team, We the People, Fishers High School speech team and others. He also mentioned elementary schools in the district had donated $1 million to the American Heart Association over the past few years. “We have so many good programs at both of our schools,” Bourff said. “There aren’t many counties anywhere in the nation that can talk about the quality of schools that Hamilton County can.” “When I meet these students and see all these kids in our schools, it reaffirms my belief that the leaders of tomorrow are in our classrooms today,”

Dr. Nick Wahl and Dr. Allen Bourff presented the State of the Schools Sept. 14. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

Wahl said. “We are in good hands, so be affirmed to that.” Wahl also mentioned that the CCS referendum passed in 2010 for a seven-year window, and that the school system is due for another referendum next year. HSE passed a referendum in the spring. That referendum led HSE to hire 50 teachers and 12 assistant principals in the school system. Bourff said the referendum also led to teachers receiving better salary. Teachers at HSE were paid in the lower third of districts competitive to HSE, but the salary was raised to the middle of the pack. Bourff said he recognized that progress when at an HSE

job fair, 800 people attended instead of the expected 150. “This is the arena in which we operate and we compete for the best and the brightest, and that’s why I say we have now developed a referendum state,” Bourff said. “Carmel will be going out for a referendum. You just experienced it in Hamilton Southeastern. It’s happening throughout the state. A number of counties are seeing it and some are successful, some are not.” Out of CCS’s $110 million budget, 93 percent is for personnel, according to Wahl. “That’s exactly where that money should be,” Wahl said. “In the event that the ($15 million) referendum is not successful, that is 130 teaching positions. Strong schools, strong community, strong economy.” “When we speak about schools and speak about connections with the economy, home values are affected by strong schools,” Bourff said. “Carmel and Fishers have both enjoyed a designation as being a very safe community. At different points we have even been right there next to one another in the rankings. So you think it’s a coincidence that where you have a strong, safe community, you also have strong schools? It’s a symbiotic relationship.”

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HSE Foundation grows to eight

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Fishers residents Molly, Andrew and mom Lana Persohn had fun guessing the weight of Butterball the turkey, who was the talk of the town at the Harvest Festival. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

Where’s Amy swings by Allisonville Nursery Harvest Festival Where’s Amy stopped by the Allisonville Nursery Oct. 1 to check out the family friendly Harvest Festival. Kids enjoyed hayrides, face painting and miniature golf. Be sure to stop by the nursery to grab all of your garden needs.

By Renee Larr • news@currentinfishers.com Students at Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern education High School will take on more of a direct role with the Hamilton Southeastern Foundation. The HSEF regards itself a venture capitalist for education. “We call ourselves the Shark Tank for teachers. Our role in the community is to allow teachers and students to try new things, to innovate, and to pilot new projects that they wouldn’t be able to do in a regular state-funded public education system,” HSEF Executive Director Freedom Kolb said. “We solicit ideas from faculty and staff, and then we try to provide the funding to pilot those projects.” Students have always served on the board of directors, but the number has increased in recent years, which led to the need for succession planning arrangements. “Last year, our students were so incredibly strong, we were disappointed to lose five of the six to graduation,” Kolb said. “What we decided to do this year was grow it to four from each high school so there are

Olivia Kegley, Hana Ghoneima, and Claire Haxton, members of the HSEF board. (Submitted photo)

eight, and limit that to two juniors and two seniors. This year’s seniors will offer the leadership, and then next year the juniors will have seen it in action for a year and become the leaders next year. We will have some imbedded succession planning and continuity for the district.” “They’re seated members of our board alongside 25 community leaders. They’re truly expected to hold their own, voice concerns and share ideas. They would bring perspective in terms of how to engage the student body, what deficits do they see in the classroom and what new ideas would be more engaging or beneficial to students.” For more, visit hsefoundation.org.

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Where’s Amy visits Castleton UMC Arts & Crafts Fair Where’s Amy recently attended the annual Castleton United Methodist Church Arts & Crafts Fair. It was much fun to meet and shop the local artists and vendors. What a great community event for Fishers and Geist residents.

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Prevail of Hamilton County is hoping everyone sees purple this nonprofit month. Prevail, a nonprofit based in Noblesville, is asking businesses and community partners to wear purple, the color for Domestic Violence Month (October). Prevail’s Go Purple campaign started three years ago. Prevail, which is in its 30th anniversary year, has served more than 40,000 victims of violent crime and abuse in Hamilton County and surrounding areas. “We want to encourage others to wear purple to help encourage victims as well,” said Natasha Robinson, event and marketing coordinator. “That way they know it’s not shameful if they’ve been a victim of domestic violence. The community is standing against it. That will help encourage them to come forward and seek services. It will engage the community to stand up against acts of violence as well.” Prevail is selling Go Purple materials such as “Stop the Violence” ribbons, bracelets, lapel pins and posters. Robinson is doing a giveaway with a purple Verizon Wireless mophie powerstation 6000. “We are going to give that away to the per-

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son that goes purple, shares that on Facebook and gets the most likes and shares,” Robinson said. Prevail staffers are wearing purple Oct. 26, the national day to wear purple. “Each year we’ve grown,” Robinson said. “Our goal was to have 31 partners, at least one a day, and last year we had more than 31. It would be great if we had multiple pictures a day of people going purple for the entire month. It doesn’t cost them anything.” For more, visit prevailinc.com.

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Fishers YMCA holds annual awards On Sept. 21, Fishers YMCA held its annual leadership awards ceremony, honoring staff, community members and community organizations. For more, visit indymca.org/centers/fishers.

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of Jewish Education and writing curriculum for the USC Shoah Foundation.” Watson, who serves as an educational proWhen Kelly Watson began teaching in the gram director for the Educators’ Institute for mid-1990s, she realized she education was “woefully unprepared” Human Rights, will take her expertise to Cambodia Oct. 10 to Oct. 14 to present at a training to answer students’ quesfor 100 Cambodian teachers on the histions about the Holocaust when she tory and guidelines for teaching about was asked to teach Elie Wiesel’s the Holocaust. She’s worked two years “Night.” to create the partnership. “The only Holocaust-specific learn“I was looking for other places in the ing I remembered was reading Anne world that have seen conflict, since Frank’s diary and watching the miniwe had already strong programs in series ‘The Holocaust’ in middle school. Kigali and now Bosnia and soon Iraq,” So I looked for any professional develshe said. “It is essential that teachopment, but at that time Indiana had Watson ers, some of whom are survivors and none to offer,” said Watson, an eighth children of survivors themselves, feel supported grade teacher at Fishers Junior High. “I applied and a part of a network that understands and was accepted to the Belfer National Conwhat it means, for example, to have children ference for Educators at the United States Hoor grandchildren of perpetrators in their locaust Memorial Museum. This, combined with meeting my first Holocaust survivor, Mike Vogel, classroom.” Watson said she believes it’s important to led me to a fellowship and eventually being a part of the Regional Education Corps at USHMM, train others how to teach about the Holocaust because teachers influence generations and inas well as speaking for the Indianapolis Bureau spire students who go on to change the world.

Carol Shadle, a local potter from Fishers, donated pieces of her art to the community event. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

Where’s Amy stops by the More Than Enough community sale

It was a great community day with Faith Presbyterian Church at its More Than Enough Community Sale Oct. 1. The large sale included a lot of “no price policy” household items and crafts donated by the church’s members. Food, music, and most importantly, the gift of sharing what they have made this Geist, Fishers and Indianapolis event shine.

Third-annual, 3-mile Walk for Freedom set for Oct. 15 By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com On Oct. 15, participants of the third Walk for Freedom will walk in a single-file line for three miles and wear black to give voices to the voiceless. fundraiser Julia Rayner, a Fishers resident, is volunteering to host her third Walk for Freedom to raise money for the A21 Campaign, a nonprofit raising awareness for the prevention of human sex trafficking. “(The A21 Campaign’s) motto is to abolish slavery in the 21st century. They also help with protection to rescue and restore human trafficking victims, and they help with local law enforce-

Participants will wear black at Walk for Freedom. (Submitted photo)

ment, FBI and areas of training to look for trafficking patterns. They help in investigations,” Rayner said. On the same day, 39 countries will host a combined 270

walks, all to raise awareness and funds for the A21 Campaign. “I feel passionate about getting the word out,” Rayner said. “I can see a difference, so I know it’s helping. The airlines now are educating their flight attendants, hospitals are educating, hotels are educating employees to watch for sex trafficking.” Registration is free for the Walk for Freedom, but Rayner said she hopes people buy the $12 T-shirts or donate. All money goes to the A21 Campaign. The walk is 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 15. Participants will meet at Peterson’s Restaurant, 7690 E. 96th St. For more, visita21.org/campaigns/shop-event.php?intid=547.

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Liger XC to host eighth one-mile youth run By Chris Bavender • news@currentinfishers.com Eight years ago, Hamilton Southeastern math teacher and cross country coach Joe Golden was looking for a way event to promote fitness in the school district. So he decided to start the Liger XC, a one-mile youth run. “I have two kids, and I thought it was important to promote running, health and fitness in our elementary and middle schools,” Golden said. The race, scheduled for 5 p.m. Oct. 13, features six different age groups in male and female divisions from kindergarten to sixth grade. Since its start, the Liger XC has grown rapidly – from approximately 150 kids the first year to 800 last year. “And with the parents and everyone else we probably had about 3,000 people out on the course. It was pretty neat,” Golden said. “I would not say I was shocked – more like pleased. We’ve worked hard to promote it, and the PE teachers really have started to get on board with it.” Golden said a lot of kids view running as a chore, but once they start, they quickly realize

The Liger XC mile will take place Oct. 13. (Submitted photo)

how “social and fun it is.” “We do try to make it a fun environment for them. We have a mascot out there and play music, and then they start to see cross country running as more fun than they initially thought,” he said. The event is promoted as a Hamilton Southeastern varsity race, Golden said, but there is a category not associated with the school for other student runners to enter.

“It also serves as a service project for my kids on the high school cross country team,” he said. “And while we host the event and provide the bulk of the manpower, we do have help from the Fishers’ girls cross country team in managing the event.” Pre-registration is $16. Same day registration is $20. For more, visit getmeregisterd. com.

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Who was the worst president? Commentary by Jonathan Matthes

What’s interesting about Buchanan is that he faced the same predicament as Abraham Lincoln. The nation was divided. Lincoln was If I asked you who you thought the best ready and had the force of will to handle the president was, practically none of you moment, but Buchanan did not. would pick James Under Lincoln, the nation ulitimately came Buchanan. He is back together. Buchanan inherited a widely sovereign nation, but six states had regarded seceded from the Union by the time as the worst president ever. he left office. Although he was not Why? for secession, he believed as presiHe convinced a few of the northdent he was powerless to stop it. ern Supreme Court justices to vote That’s not the mindset that along with the five Southerners Lincoln had. Nor was it the mindto rule against Dred Scott in the Buchanan ests of Washington, Jackson, the landmark Dred Scott case, which Roosevelts or Reagan when turmoil declared the children of former faced them. The presidency is results-based. slaves non-citizens and made it harder for We celebrate the presidents that got stuff the nation to regulate slavery. done. He supported states determining their What about the men like Buchanan that own slave status, as in Kansas, which put simply tried to do what they thought was it up for public referendum. But it sparked right and failed? “Bleeding Kansas,” violent statewide conWhat can we learn from them? frontations between pro- and anti-slavery factions. He passed a tariff that tamped down Jonathan Matthes is a colummanufacturing at a time when most of the nist for Current and can be North’s economy was manufacturing-based. contacted at jonathanmatThis caused a sizable recession up until the thes@yahoo.com. Civil War.

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Chef Jeff Jackson and Karen Jackson (Fishers) said they love attending the annual Fishers Oktoberfest. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

Where’s Amy attends Fishers Oktoberfest Where’s Amy attended Fishers Oktoberfest at Saxony and enjoyed a day full of music, games and, of course, brats and beer. The popular festival was free and encouraged local residents to bring canned foods for a local food pantry. I even took a ride in the famous Remax hot air balloon, which allowed guests to see the festival from above and was one of the highlights of the day.

Julie and Chris Smith (Fishers) were excited to check out the food, music and festivities at the Fishers Oktoberfest.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Gary Cohen has an easy way to explain how much he is looking forward to the Heartland Film Festival. “The fact that I’m not going to be at the cover story opening on Broadway tells you how excited I am about Heartland,” Cohen said. Despite being investors, Cohen and his wife, Marlene, are missing the Broadway opening night of “The Front Page” with Nathan Lane. It falls Oct. 20, the same day the 25th annual Heartland Film Festival begins in Indianapolis. Cohen, who serves as chairman of the board for Heartland, lived in the Geist area for nearly 30 years before he and his wife sold their home in 2013. The Cohens split time in San Diego and Las Vegas but are frequent visitors to Indianapolis. “We have a new president (Craig Prater) and new vice president of development (Michael Ault) in place, and everything is clicking for Heartland right now,” he said. Cohen took over as chairman in December 2014. His term expires in June 2017. “I’ve been involved in Heartland for eight or nine years,” he said. “I’ve watched it develop and grow and met some great people.” Cohen and Marlene produced a 2010 documentary, “Dumbstruck,” about ventriloquism. Marlene is a ventriloquist and often used her puppets while teaching in Indianapolis Public Schools. The idea of doing the documentary came from her daughter Lindsay and her husband, Mark Goffman. “It ran in some film festivals, including Heartland,” Cohen said. “It gave me some insight because I went to some other film festivals. It helped me better understand the other side of Heartland. I’m chairman of the board of Heartland, but it helps I’ve also produced a film, so I understand what the independent filmmakers are coming into and what they’ve been through. It helps me have better insight as we shape our festival at Heartland to make it a win-win for both the filmmakers, the donors, the sponsors and, of course, the volunteers.” Providing inspiration Heartland’s mission is to inspire filmmakers and audiences through the transformational power of film. “I know what a hidden gem it is, and I know what a great festival it is,” Cohen said. “It’s a major accomplishment for a film festival to get its 25th year.” Cohen has been investing in Broadway shows for approximately 15 years. After he retired from Finish Line in 2012, he got more active in the Broadway show world. “I actually got into producing,” Cohen said. “Now, my wife and I have our first Broadway show that we will be an above-the-line producer, opening in March 2017.”

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Cohen returns to Indiana for the Heartland Film Festival each year. (Submitted photo)

Cohen said being an above-the-line producer means they will be listed in the Playbill with the credits and things like that. The play will be “Come From Away.” Cohen saw a production of it in La Jolla, Calif., and contacted producer friends in New York. The musical tells the story of the Canadian town of Gander taking care of 6,579 airline passengers stranded there after the 9/11 attacks because they couldn’t land in New York. “It’s an upbeat, unbelievable musical showing how people care about people during the horrible (aftermath of) 9/11,” Cohen said. “It’s really a musical about 9/12, what happened after and how people helped each other.” The Cohens attended the opening of “Come From Away” at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., last month. “It’s a risky world, but it’s exciting and fun,” Cohen said of Broadway. “The ratio is probably 80 percent of everything that opens on Broadway closes and doesn’t recoup its return. That’s how bad it is. It’s fun and challenging. I’m learning more and more about producing. That’s why I’m doing the development process, shows that are actually in development now.” Cohen is working on some development projects, such as recreating the musical “Paint Your Wagon.” Another project is “The War of the Roses,” which was recently performed at the Delaware Theatre Company in Wilmington, Del. “If the show would go to Broadway, you would be a producer on that show,” Cohen said. “It’s not easy to get into the producing world on Broadway. There are people that have been there for 30 years. You have to start knowing the right people. Luckily, we’ve met some really great people who are in the world.”

What: An 11-day event featuring more than 130 independent films, 120 visiting filmmakers and 250 film screenings. When: Oct. 20 to 30. Where: AMC Castleton Square 14, 6020 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis. Anniversary celebration: Oct. 21 in the Premiere Pavilion. VIP reception is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Main event is from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Anniversary tickets are $125, and VIP tickets are $250. Awards party: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Premiere Pavilion. Attend the party that will celebrate the films and filmmakers of the festival. All 2016 winners will be named during this event. Tickets are $20. Complete schedule: bit.ly/2dGM22b More: heartlandfilm.org.

Meet Gary Cohen Birthday: May 2, 1952 Education and career: Graduated from Broad Ripple High School and Indiana University. Also graduated from Northern Kentucky law school. Prior to working at Finish Line for 15 years, he was a private practice attorney for 25 years in Indianapolis. Family: Wife Marlene. Daughters Dr. Risa Davidson, a pediatrician, and Lindsay Goffman, are Lawrence Central High School and Indiana University graduates. Favorite Heartland film: “‘Precious’ … It’s not a fun movie, but I think the acting is phenomenal,” Cohen said. “It’s a truly moving picture. It was very inspirational. It was a difficult film to watch because it made me realize everyone’s life isn’t perfect. I was proud Heartland was able to embrace a tough film like that.”

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Commentary by Will Durst An estimated 84,000,000 Americans tuned into the first presidential debate at New York’s Hofstra University last month, but Donald Trump did not seem to be among them. Mentally he had checked out, maybe to seek admission to Dr. Snuffleupagus’ clinic to score some surplus Claritin. A consensus of post debate polls revealed 54 percent of respondents thought Hillary Clinton won, 24 percent considered Trump the winner while the other 22 percent either had no opinion or looked at the questioner like they were crazy for even asking. The month of September witnessed a Trump surge that thrust the real estate mogul into a dead heat, so these numbers indicate half his supporters thought he lost. His own spin-doctors were ecstatic he managed to pronounce his own name correctly. Trump embarked on a post-debate oblivion tour to tell whoever would listen (Fox News) how everybody was telling him he had totally won the debate by a wide margin. Presumably these are the same “delusionals” who so often remark on his terrific temperament. Not just a great temperament, the best temperament in the history of presidential politics. The major debate knock against Hillary Clinton is that she was too scripted, but that’s more Team Trump sniping, jealous that the former Secretary of State was able to string words together into actual sentences with subjects and predicates and points and stuff. The show’s not over. There are debates scheduled for Oct. 9 and Oct. 19. Copyright © 2016, Will Durst. Distributed by the Cagle Cartoons Inc. syndicate. Durst is a columnist, comedian and former Pizza Hut assistant manager. You may write him at Durst@ WillDurst.com.

B EL I E V E  I T ! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Texas the entire Encyclopedia Britannica is banned because it contains a formula for making beer at home. Source: dumblaws.com

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Every 200 years or so, we ought to have a party. And since we’ve waited so long, let’s make it a big one. Many of us Hoosiers remember from our Indiana history class that our fine state officially joined these United States December 11, 1816, to be exact. Over these 20 decades that mark Indiana as a defined political geography, we have often taken note of the significant passing of time, the accomplishments of those who came before us and the gentle landscape with which we find ourselves presented. During the celebrations commemorating our centennial year, we recognized our famous citizens and contributors. We built monuments to our contributions to the preservation of the Union. We created our first community foundation. We founded our system of state parks. We paraded while brass bands played. Today, yet another century has come and gone. Since the land upon which we now reside has been home to countless humans

for 10,000 years, we might wonder if a couple of hundred years warrants much of a to-do. Yet given the fleeting days of short human lives, shouldn’t we pause occasionally to recognize our contributions, however fleeting? Officially, the lead party planner is the Indiana Bicentennial Commission (in.gov/ ibc). These good people have put together all kinds of important facts, places to visit and things to do in honor of the anniversary. Check out the website if you are inclined. But if your busy calendar allows for only one birthday party for Indiana, consider joining me for a leg of the statewide Bicentennial Torchbearer Relay to be held at Conner Prairie in the late afternoon Oct. 13 – then stick around for the popular Headless Horseman tradition at the interactive history park! Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.

Q U O T E  O F  T HE WEE K “Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.” — H. L. Mencken

Our cat just celebrated her seventh birthday. Hooray! We’ve managed to keep her alive all these years despite moving humor houses, acquiring a dog and occasionally forgetting about her entirely over long weekends. The most amazing thing is, I might love Ginger more than my kids (interpret that sentence however you’d like; both ways are true). And that’s saying something because I am not a pet person and, according to my husband, Doo, I am cold and dead inside. Perhaps that’s why I love the cat. She totally appeals to my practical, stoic nature. 1. Felines have the lowest maintenance plans of any domesticated animal, especially the short-hair domestic options. I’ve never taken Ginger for a walk in the single digit temps, swept up enough of her hair to form another cat, or cleaned her diarrhea out of the shag carpet. I cannot say the same for our lab. 2. Cleaning the litter box makes for the perfect punishment for the short people who live with us. Even with the multi-cat clumping and ammonia-absorbing super formula, scooping poop is stinky and degrading. Love it! 3. I dig her attitude. When I walk in from work, there’s no needy bull like I get from the dog (or my kids). If Ginger decides to grant me with her presence, it’s more like, “Hey, woman. You’re alive. I’m going back to my room. Call me when dinner’s ready.” So cool. 4. O.K., I may not be entirely dead inside, because I do believe there is something magical about having a soft fuzzy creature purring with contentment on your lap on a cold winter’s night. Who needs the snuggie when you have a cat? Actually, Ginger’s favorite spot is atop our snuggie, making for a double dose of adorable warmth! 5. You never know what you’ll find in the fridge. Seriously, Doo thought he heard meowing in the kitchen, opened the door to the refrigerator, and there she was. Oops! No worries, Ginger hadn’t been cooling for more than a minute or so. Five tops. Long live Ginger, and cats everywhere! Peace out.

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Getting a leg up Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Publicly sharing personal medical problems is not a good idea. Several years ago, I mentioned in a column that I humor was losing my sense of smell. A doctor wrote me and suggested I might have a brain tumor. Others just said I should have my head examined. I’m not sure if this was the same advice. I received similar notes of concern when I reported my sneezing fits — sometimes a couple dozen achoos in a row. A reader commented this might be an indication of a severe case of “drug-induced rhinitis” and that she was going to pray for me. Then she said, “God bless you.” She needed to say it 25 times. One suggestion for my persistent nighttime leg cramps was mustard — cheap mustard, not gourmet types like Grey Poupon or Gulden’s. More like French’s. He recommended two teaspoons right before going to sleep. I didn’t tell my wife I tried it, and when we got into bed, Mary Ellen suggested I change toothpaste brands. She said not only did my breath stink, but also my teeth were yellowing. Referring to my leg cramps, one reader asked, “Dick, ever try soap?” I took that kind of

personally. I asked my doctor about all these cures. He had heard that putting a bar of soap in the bed worked, but he hadn’t mentioned it to me, figuring I already knew about it. How would I know that? Did I go to Harvard medical school like he did? I tried the soap, hoping Mary Ellen wouldn’t notice. She’s always accusing me of falling for every wacky idea. “Dick, what’s that strong soapy smell?” “Look, Mary Ellen, don’t think I’m totally nuts — but I put a bar of soap between the bed sheets.” “That is incredibly weird, but it might cure those leg cramps.” My absolute favorite email response was from a woman who said she sometimes missed work because she spent the entire day in bed with gramps. She thought it was a hereditary problem. I’m hoping hers was a spelling problem.

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IU Health pledges more AEDs news@geistcurrent.com When Indiana State Police Supt. Doug Carter took the podium during a media announcement with IU Health philanthropy at IU Health North Hospital Sept. 28, he was moved by the donation of 15 Automatic External Defibrillators for his state troopers. After a surprise announcement at the end of the press conference, Carter had reason to be even more grateful to IU Health and Jon Goble, president of the hospital’s north region. “Why can’t we put an AED in every police car?” Goble said. “That’s the objective. The faster we equip your vehicles with AEDS and give you the tools, the more lives we will save.” To make that a reality, Goble announced that IU Health would pledge an additional 50 AEDs by the end of 2016. Those 50 are in addition to the 15 already pledged and also those funded through proceeds from the Bolt for the Heart 5K, which will take place in Carmel on Thanksgiving Day. AEDs are predominately used on patients who suffer sudden cardiac arrest. Among the successes of AED use in the state of Indiana is Danny Rhoad, a 13-year-old Westfield boy whose life was saved by an AED that was stationed at Grand Park in May. He was playing baseball when a ball struck him in the chest.

Pierre Twer stands with Laura and Jeff Rhoad, the parents of Danny Rhoad, a youth baseball player who was revived by an AED at Grand Park in Westfield this summer. (Photo by Theresa Skutt)

Coaches ran to a concession stand, which had an AED, and used the defibrillator to restore Rhoad’s heartbeat. “Simply put, those people saved Danny’s life,” said Laura Rhoad, Danny’s mother. “Without the AED Danny wouldn’t be here. We’re grateful to be here, to be part of this celebration.” For more, visit currentincarmel.com.

Dispatches Joint replacement seminar – Riverview Health will host a joint replacement seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at Riverview Health in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room. Dr. Jeffrey Ginther will discuss the latest techniques and procedures for hip and knee replacement, including anterior approach for hip replacements and Exactech Guided Personalized Surgery for knee replacements. A light dinner will be served. The program is free, but registration is required. Register at riverview. org/classes or call 317-776-7999. Exercise specialist training – The Climb, an exercise program of the Indiana Parkinson Foundation, will offer certification training for therapists and personal trainers. Functional aging specialist certification will be held Oct. 29. Functional aging group exercise specialist certification will be held Oct. 30. For more, visit functionalaginginstitute.com/workshops.html. The location is 9669 E. 146th St., Noblesville. Flu shots available – Giant Eagle Pharmacy at Carmel Market District will give Advantage Card customers a 10 percent discount on a future order when they get a flu shot there. Vaccines are available for adults and children. No appointment is necessary. Most health insurances are accepted. Federal- and state-funded plans, like Medicare, Medicaid and Pace, are excluded. For more, visit gianteagle.com/pharmacy.

Smoking cessation for pregnant women – Several agencies have partnered to offer Baby & Me Tobacco Free, a program to assist pregnant women with smoking cessation. Participants who complete four classes and remain smoke-free are eligible for $25 in diaper vouchers monthly for up to 12 months, along with other incentives. Classes are the first Tuesday and third Tuesdays of the month, in Noblesville and Westfield. For more information or to register, call 765-659-6063. Parkinson’s support group – The Climb, an exercise program of the Indiana Parkinson Foundation, holds a monthly support group to provide information on various topics for those with Parkinson's or Parkinsonisms as well as their caregivers/families/friends. For dates and times, visit IndianaParkinson.org. Health Foundation gala a success – Riverview Health Foundation is pleased to announce it raised more than $90,000 at its Fire & Ice gala Sept. 17. The event celebrated the Foundation’s 40th anniversary. WTHR meteorologist Chuck Lofton hosted the gala at Lucas Estate in Carmel.

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Year-to-date sales up 6.3 percent Commentary by Jim Litten According to statistics compiled by F.C. Tucker Company, August real estate was the busiest month in 2016 for central Indiana’s real estate market so far. Compared to this time last year, pended sales grew more than 15 percent in August, and eight of the 14 counties Tucker tracks recorded double-digit percentage growth in sales. This growth helped raise overall year-to-date sales, which are now 6.3 percent ahead of this time last year. Hamilton County’s pended sales jumped more than 5 percent in August 2016 compared to August 2015. Prices have also increased by 2 percent over last year to an average of $284,539. Low inventory continues to challenge the market; fortunately, Hamilton County experienced the least amount of declining inventory in August – down 9.7 percent, representing roughly 200 fewer homes available compared to this time last year. • In Fishers/Geist, the average year-to-date home sales price increased 0.6 percent to $265,305. • Inventory moved at a slightly faster pace in Fishers/Geist in August 2016. Overall, homes sold in 49 days – two fewer days than this

time last year. • Buyers in Fishers/Geist had more options available to them. Last month, 566 homes were available for sale –12 more homes compared to August 2015. • Pended home sales have grown in Fishers/ Geist. In August 2016, 183 homes sold – an increase of 39 homes compared to August 2015. • Of the pended home sales in Fishers/Geist last month, one was priced $1,000,000 to $1,999,999; 11 were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 43 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 54 were priced $200,000 to $299,999; 73 were priced $100,000 to $199,999; and one was priced below $99,999. Realtors definitely felt the momentum in August. Buyer demand is still strong, and we could see stronger sales if inventory returns to the level it was two or three years ago. We expect 2016 to be our best year since the housing market began its recovery. Jim Litten is the president of F.C. Tucker Company. Comment on this article by e-mailing to editorial@youarecurrent.com.

Dispatches Recycling grants available – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has announced the availability of grant funds from the Recycling Market Development Board. Eligible candidates may seek a grant ranging from $1,000 to $500,000 with a 50 percent required match. Grant requests will be accepted through Oct. 17. For details, visit in.gov/idem/ recycle/index.htm. Employment resources – Hamilton County residents who are long-term unemployed or underemployed are eligible to receive free job preparation, job training and paid job experience through October 2018. The program, called Employ Up, is operated by EmployIndy, Marion County’s workforce development board. Services are available to residents in Indianapolis and surrounding counties, including Hamilton County. Residents can apply for the program through WorkOne Noblesville or by visiting www.employup. org. Student business partners needed – The IU Kelley School of Business Indianapolis needs local companies to partner with student teams for its Integrative Core Program. Teams of students work to select a project that benefits the company. Students conduct research, analyze findings and provide a recommendation. Any for-profit organization can apply. The company must be incorporated as an S corporation, C corporation or an LLC. For more, contact Teresa Bennett at tkbennet@iupui.edu or at 317-278-9173.

Financial workshops at the Monon Center - Joel Harris, principal financial advisor at Summit Financial and Insurance in Carmel, wil host a series of financial workshops at the Monon Center this fall. All workshops run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Classes are Nov. 1 - Unlocking Social Security; Nov. 16 - Retirement Income Planning. For more, contact Harris at JoelHarris@signatorfn.com. Home prices increase – A one-month review of local housing data reveals an increase in median sales price in Hamilton County when compared to the same period in 2015, according to a report from the MIBOR Realtor Association. Median sales price rose 6.9 percent for the month of August and 4.9 percent for the three months ending in August. Average sales price increased 5.8 percent in August and 3.5 percent for the quarter ending in August. Source: MIBOR Realtor Association Building permits rise – Single-family building permits in Indiana increased 22 percent in August compared to the same time last year, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. Permits increased 18 percent in August over the previous month. Source: Indiana Builders Association

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Cursed Castle begins Oct. 8 By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Through the past 53 years, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis has seen haunted houses ranging from family fun pirate ships to vampires, carnivals, a wicked workshop and more. The haunted houses change each year. This year, the museum will be transformed into a Cursed Castle to provide two different events for families. “We offer two unique experiences for families for Halloween. The first is Lights-On Hours, and those are for the trick-or-treaters, for kids to go through with parents and get a goodie bag,” said Bis Feldman, head witch and co-chair of this year’s haunted house. “Our haunters have no makeup and are very friendly. The second is Frightening Hours. That is more of a typical haunted house experience. Haunters don’t touch anybody that goes through. It’s more of a jump-out, creepy kind of scare situation for those that enjoy that type of thing on Halloween.” Feldman said youth in the Frightening Hours experience range more toward junior high ages, but there have been some

The Cursed Castle will open Oct. 8. (Submitted photo)

younger children wanting to participate in the past. There is no age minimum. Tickets are $8 per person, and children under 2 years old are free. Beginning Oct. 8, Lights-On will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays. Frightening Hours will be from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Feldman is a co-chair with Mary Beth Reffett. Co-chairs serve a one-year term. “All the money from the haunted house goes directly back to the children’s museum for free nights and programs for the local neighborhood and exhibits in the museum,” Feldman said. For more, visit childrensmuseum.org/ exhibits/haunted-house.

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CARMEL Hogwarts High Tea in the Dark • When: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28. • Where: Tina’s Traditional Old English Kitchen, 30 N. Range Line Rd. • Cost: $35/person. • Info: Join the staff of Tina’s for its third year of celebrating Halloween Hogwarts style, complete with a Sorting Hat, butter beer and some of Harry Potter and Ron Weasley’s favorite foods. Door prizes will be given for best dressed. Book your spot early by calling 317-565-9716. Malloween & Boo ‘N Brew • When: 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 29. • Where: Clay Terrace, 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd. • Cost: Free. • Info: For age 10 and under, kids can walk from store to store to collect candy for free in addition to enjoying live entertainment, face painting, hayrides, a balloon artist and more while adults enjoy a beer garden at the annual Boo ‘N Brew event running during the same time. City of Carmel • When: 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. • Where: City wide. FISHERS Pumpkin Painting • When: 10 to 10:45 a.m. Oct. 13. • Where: 1 Park Dr., Fishers. • Cost: $4/residents, $6/non-residents. • Info: The Fishers Parks and Recreation Pumpkin Painting program is meant for kids ages 2 to 5 who want to celebrate a Halloween free of being frightened. Families can decorate pumpkins they provide wit feathers, pom poms, rhinestones, sequins and more. After decorating, guests can enjoy a story and additional craft. Boo Bash • When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 21. • Where: Nickel Plate District Amphitheatre, 6 Municipal Dr. • Cost: Free. • Info: Enjoy the season in the historic Nickel Plate District during Boo Bash, which offers families and all ages an opportunity to enjoy a safe trick-or-treat venue while celebrating Halloween. Businesses and organizations throughout Fishers will host stops at vendor booths City of Fishers • When: 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 31. • Where: City wide. NOBLESVILLE Family Community Halloween Party • When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 28. • Where: Forest Park, 701 Cicero Rd. • Cost: Free. • Info: The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Dept. and the Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs invite families to a fun Halloween party outdoors at Forest Park Shelters 3 and 5. Guests are invited to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costume and for that evening’s weather while they enjoy outdoor activities including games, dancing, music, hayrides and a campfire. City of Noblesville • When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31.

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WESTFIELD Union Street Ghost Walk • When: 7 p.m. Oct. 15. • Where: Downtown Westfield. • Cost: $13-$18/person. • Info: This tour includes stories from this haunted town and the road that cuts it in half and covers Union Bible College and a haunted fire station. Reservations required. Buy tickets at squ.re/2cUwqIM. Haunted Underground Railroad Ghost Walk • When: 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Oct. 15. • Where: Downtown Westfield. • Cost: $13-$18/person. Info: Tour is filled with stories of ghosts of the Underground Railroad and those who helped them escape, mixed with modern day gangsters and mischief from Westfield’s haunted history. Surprising spirits from the past of Westfield still roam the quaint and dark downtown today. Reservations required. Buy tickets at squ. re/2cZqjkT. Fireside Tales: Hallo-wiener! • When: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26. • Where: Simon Moon Park, 2710 E. 171st St. • Cost: Free. • Info: Have a good time hearing not-too-scary stories, singing songs and making a monster. Learn to tell a jump story to scare your friends and family. Learn more at enjoywestfieldevents. com/fireside-tales-2. City of Westfield • When: 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. • Where: City wide. ZIONSVILLE Halloween Hike • When: 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 22. • Where: Zion Nature Center, 690 Beech St. • Cost: Free. • Info: For ages 6 and under and their guardians, this is a fun, safe, not-so-scary event for your trick or treater. Gather goodies from friendly animal characters. Hear stories and learn about the natural environment. Registration is required by emailing naturecenter@zionsville-in. gov. Animal Adventure: Bats • When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 28. • Where: Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, 250 N. Fifth St. • Cost: Free. • Info: Meet at the Library for story time fun. Afterwards, we will walk to the Zion Nature Center to discover the nocturnal lives of bats. Halloween Dog Walk • When: 1 p.m. Oct. 29. • Where: Zion Nature Center, 690 Beech St. • Cost: Free. Info: Dress yourself and your pooch up for this fun group dog walk through the Zion Nature Sanctuary. Then, enjoy a tasty treat, for both dogs and people, after a hike through the woods. Town of Zionsville • When: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. • Where: Town wide.

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Songbook Academy All-Stars to perform Jan. 7 – Each summer, the Great American Songbook Foundation brings together 40 of the nation’s top high school vocalists for its weeklong Songbook Academy and competition. Only one is named Songbook Youth Ambassador for the coming year, performing with Foundation founder Michael Feinstein at such venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center. At 8 p.m. Jan. 7, the foundation will welcome back all seven of its previous Ambassadors when the Center for the Performing Arts presents the inaugural Songbook Academy All-Stars concert, a special evening of music at the Palladium in Carmel. Tickets are on sale now at TheCenterPresents.org/tickets. For more, visit currentnightandday.com.

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CAC announces Children’s Art Gallery Winter Contest – The Carmel Arts Council is announcing it’s winter art contest for all artists grades K-12. All entries must be winter-themed on original artwork on an 8 ½ x 11 paper and submitted to SoHo (620 S. Range Line Rd.) by Nov. 20, by 3 p.m. Judging will be completed by Nov. 21. An artist reception will be hosted at the Carmel Arts Council Children’s Art Gallery (40 West Main St.) from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2.

Where’s Amy attends 2016 Heartland Film Festival Announcement Party Where’s Amy attended the 2016 Heartland Film Festival Announcement Party which revealed the exciting indie films coming to the festival from around the world and the red carpet-styled parties. Heartland celebrates its 25th anniversary, and I am excited to photograph scheduled celebrities Jessica Biel (“The Book of Love”), Karen Allen (“Year By The Sea”) and Brian Dennehy (“The Ultimate Gift”). Trust me, the celebrity list of filmmakers, producers and actors goes on and on. You will not want to miss these 10 days of inspiring films that run Oct. 20-30 at AMC Castleton Square 14 and AMC Showplace Traders Point 12. Be sure to look for Amy’s favorite top 10 films. I can’t wait to see you at the movies.

David and Betty Klapper (Carmel) with Tom and Arlene Grande (Carmel).

Concerts at St. Mark’s – The public is invited to enjoy lively musical concerts at St. Mark’s. Upcoming shows, each beginning at 4 p.m., are: Nov. 13, Guitarist John Johns; March 19, 2017, Indianapolis Brass Choir; July 16, 2017, The Ripple Effect. For more, visit stmarkscarmel. org or call the church at 317-846-4912. Beef & Boards Dinner announces local auditions – Auditions for boys and girls ages 6-15 will take place Oct. 22, by appointment only. Beef & Boards is casting the children’s choir in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” which is on stage Feb. 2 through March 26, 2017. For more, visit beefandboards.com. The deadline to request an audition is 5 p.m Oct. 20. Indianapolis Opera to present “Live en Stage” Oct. 29 – On Oct. 29 at Clowes Memorial Hall, the Indianapolis Opera Ball Committee will present “Live en Stage,” the annual dinner dance benefit for the organization. This year’s event will be hosted by Metropolitan Opera star Angela Brown. Randall and Deborah Tobias are honorary chairs. Patricia LaCrosse will be the 2016 Taurel Woman of the Arts award recipient. For more, visit currentnightandday.com. Indianapolis Symphonic Choir to celebrate 80th season – The Symphonic Choir starts the 2016-17 season by visiting Carnegie Hall in New York City Oct. 16, its first visit to Carnegie Hall in nearly 40 years. The choir will perform the piece “Zabur,’ which is Arabic for psalms. For more, visit currentnightandday.com.

Heartland AMC Theater Chair Claudia Dille (Fishers) and Abby Davis (Geist).

Heartland Board Member Liza Najem (Carmel) with “Year By The Sea” Carmel native and Producer Laura Goodenow.

Jessica and Carlos Garibay (Geist).

Ballet Theatre of Indiana announces third season – The Ballet Theatre of Indiana has announced its third season. Performances will include “Myths & Monsters” prior to Halloween and “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 16-18. For more, visit btindiana.org.

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“O hushed October morning mild, Thy leaves have ripened to the fall; Tomorrow’s wind, if it be wild, Should waste them all.” This is Robert Frost’s opening of a poem about the peace and pleasure of October. He writes about how we are beguiled. Defined, this can mean “to cause time to pass pleasantly.” And for anyone traveling to a football game there is no secret that the season has changed. The lush wet summer green leaves have turned brown. The harvesting machines bring in corn and beans and farmers are cutting hay. The mornings and evenings are cool while the days are mild and warm. The trees are beautiful, making the drive to the game more enjoyable. Some families are even stopping at roadside stands to buy apples, cider and pumpkins on their way home from the game. There is a smell of burning leaves in the air. If we give an exam to tailgaters about why they love the fall, they will check the box for “all of the above.” Keeping with the season, here is a great seasonal recipe to give you pleasure. Apple crisp Ingredients: 8 to 10 apples, 2 cups flour, 1 cup white sugar, 1 1/4 cups rolled oats, 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, 3 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 1/4 cups butter Preparation: In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, butter, oatmeal, 1 cup of brown sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Mix everything together using your hands until it’s turned into small pebble-sized clumps of dough. Peel and core the apples, slicing them

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Apple Crisp is a good fall treat. (Submitted photo)

into thin strips. Once you have enough to fill a 9 x 13 glass pan to just under the rim, mix the apples with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and the remaining 1/4 cup of brown sugar. After you’ve mixed the apples and brown sugar together, spread the flour mixture over the top, making sure to smooth it evenly across the entire pan. Bake in a 350 oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until the crisp mixture turns a nice golden brown and the apples have lost their crispness but still have some body. Refrigerate overnight. Then cut into manageable size pieces. Place these into a plastic sealable 9 x 13 container (the kind that can be burped). This crisp is delicious on its own, served with whipped cream, or if you want to have some dry ice in your cooler, with ice cream. Joe Drozda is the author of “The Tailgater’s Handbook” and is considered as the “Father of American Tailgating.” His website is tailgatershandbook.com. He is a resident of Hamilton County.

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As a part of the Cunningham Restaurant Group, Stone Creek Dining Company is dedicated to providing a memorable experience with exceptionable quality for diners. Stoney Creek offers ambiance by focusing on innovative cuisine and the perfect, upscale yet casual atmosphere. The Noblesville location opened in August of 2008 and continues to serve and satisfy customers today. Type of food: Seafood, pasta dishes, steaks, and soup and salads. Food recommendation: Parmesan chicken, served with angel hair pasta, rosa red sauce, and mozzarella and

Stone Creek Dining Company Parmesan cheese. Price Range: $10-$25. Reservations: Optional. Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Address: 13904 Town Center Blvd., Noblesville. Phone: 317-770-1170.

Penne puttanesca Submitted recipe and photo courtesy of Donatello’s Italian Restaurant in Carmel This is a great option for vegetarians at Donatello’s Italian Restaurant. It does have anchovies but can be left out if you want. There are various accounts of the origin, but the popular theory is that in the 1950s a chef was serving his customers and barely had any ingredients left in the pantry. He threw together what he had — some tomatoes, olives, and capers — and invented a pasta meant for a peasant, because it’s made with leftover ingredients. Hence, the colorful name. Notes: I know some people don’t like anchovies but they should melt away and you won’t really know they’re there except they add a nice salty, seaside flavor to this dish. We recommend pitted kalamata for this dish. Serves: 1 to 2 people Ingredients: • 1 cup whole peeled tomatoes • 2 teaspoons of finely chopped garlic • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil • Handful of pitted kalamata olives • 1 teaspoon of capers • 2 pieces of anchovy • 1 cup of cooked penne pasta Directions: Put on a medium pot of water to boil. Drain the juice from the tomatoes and place them in a mixing bowl. Put on a latex glove and squeeze the whole peeled tomatoes until they are small bits but still somewhat chunky. Grab a medium-sized skillet and heat it to medium heat. Pour olive oil in the pan and let it warm up without burning or bubbling up. Add garlic (you can add more or less based on preference) but make sure it doesn’t brown or burn. Burned garlic will ruin the dish and you’ll need to start over. Use a low heat and be sure to stir the garlic so it doesn’t

Donatello’s Penne Puttanesca. (Submitted photo)

stick. The finer you chop the garlic the more it’s likely to burn, but finely chopped garlic also helps spread the flavor throughout the dish, so just keep an eye on that. You’ll also want to add some anchovy. This should melt into the olive oil instead of being one big piece. You can break it up and stir it with your cooking fork or chop it ahead of time. Some people like using anchovy paste but we think whole anchovies are better. Make sure you don’t add too much olive oil. You’ll be able to tell when you add your tomatoes. Once the garlic is cooked but not brown, add the tomatoes. You’ll hear them sizzle so make sure the heat isn’t too high. Your goal is to have the olive oil and tomatoes to mix together seamlessly. Heat and stirring should accomplish that. Once the sauce is almost done — you can tell the tomatoes are warm and soft without being mushy — you can add your capers, oregano and olives. You want the olives slightly cooked so they are warm and soft, but they don’t take as long as the rest so you add them at the end. Add the fresh cooked pasta to the sauce while it’s still hot and it will absorb some of the sauce before you scoop it into a bowl.

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After solutions:

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The goal was to create a focal point in their living room that results in a great first impression for their home. 1. The existing cabinets were modified to house all of their existing AV equipment. The original cabinets were painted a rich gray color and the bottom cabinets now have a copper-colored laser-cut door insert. 2. The original mantel was replaced with two handcrafted rustic Colorado lodgepole pine mantels that help draw the eye upward and add an elegant touch of nature. 3. The design above the mantel mimics the design in the copper door fronts. This piece creates a much more dramatic fireplace wall for the center of the home, and is more appropriately proportioned for the large wall. 4. Stacked stone was used to create the base of the fireplace and the hearth. This stone gave the homeowners a great color palate to draw from for the rest of their living room space. 5. New floors were installed throughout the living room and first floor. Wide plank, hand-scraped hardwood floors completed the wholistic aesthetics of the space.

Before Background Info: This 1990’s Carmel home in the Brookfield neighborhood was lacking some character. The homeowners were looking for help in reflecting their personal style within their home.

Before problems: The fireplace wall in this home was primarily a large expanse of drywall. The homeowners did not like that their fireplace was lost on a very large wall in their living room.

Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling. You may email him at lgreene@caseindy.com. To see more before-and-after pictures of this project, visit caseindy.com/blog.

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Donatello’s Italian Restaurant is looking for motivated individuals for dining room and kitchen positions, such as bus person, hostess and dishwasher. Weekends are the biggest need with occasional weeknights. Pay starts at $10 an hour. E-mail a resume to donatellositalian@ gmail.com or stop by at 9 W. Main Street in Carmel. Must have reliable transportation and be at least 16 years old.

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