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Council tables indoor soccer facility vote to Feb. 23
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The Westfield City Council is taking more time to consider public comments before deciding the fate of the proposed $53 million indoor soccer facility at Grand Park. grand park The packed meeting on Feb. 9 included 40 minutes of public comment. In comparison, the original ordinance hearing had two hours of public comment. Proponents like the Westfield Chamber of Commerce and sports associations said the facility will be an economic development driver, while those against have voiced concerns about the city’s financial role in the project. “There were a lot of questions asked tonight. I believe we have a lot of the answers but I’m not sure we have all of them,” said councilor Steve Hoover, who motioned for the tabling. “That way we have time to review all of these concerns. I don’t want this to have the appearance of being rushed through.” The council previously approved the project on Oct. 27. However, the council decided to move forward with a new but similar ordinance after mayoral candidate Jeff Harpe filed an open-door lawsuit on Dec. 10. Harpe questions the process behind the approval and alleges that the council’s finance committee met privately to discuss the deal. The city has admitted no wrongdoing and has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit. Harpe described the Feb. 9 hearing as a “revote on something that was already voted on” and said he was very concerned about this facility for the taxpayers. “I’m here to challenge you to look at the situation with both eyes because you do represent the residents out there and it’s important they have the facts, figures, honesty and transparency.” “Who’s the puppet master here? Who is pulling the strings for the city council? What’s at stake if this place is built and people walk away with their golden parachutes and taxpayers are left on the hook? Nothing about this makes any sense.” Mark Webber, executive director for Indiana Fire Juniors, said the soccer organization will hold seven events this year at Grand Park with 1,000 teams (65 percent from out of state) coming to Westfield for
Jeff Harpe, mayoral candidate who filed an open-door lawsuit on Dec. 10, voices his feelings against the proposed $53 million indoor soccer facility at Grand Park for a second time at the Feb. 9 Westfield City Council meeting. (Photo by Robert Herrington)
their events alone. “We use four different locations for indoor training, three are in Indianapolis,” he said. “We’re falling behind the states of Ohio, Wisconsin and Michigan because they all have year-round facilities.” Whether you are for or against this proposal, councilor Rob Stokes asked residents to look at the big picture. “The city has a long-term perspective going here,” he said. “Is it a lot of money? Yes. Is it a risk? Yes. Has it been researched? Yes it has. We have gone through lots of iterations on how to make this work best for us. I hate to use the word trust because apparently there isn’t a whole lot of that going on right now, but we do this because we want to advance the city.”
update on open-door lawsuit The “redo” process of approving the $25 million indoor soccer facility at Grand Park stems from an open-door lawsuit filed by mayoral candidate and Pike Township firefighter Jeff Harpe on Dec. 10. Harpe alleges the city council’s finance committee held private meetings to discuss the deal. Mayor Andy Cook and the city have denied accusations and in response have filed a motion to dismiss, which is scheduled to be heard Feb. 17 in Hamilton County Court. “Our lawyer says we adhered to every letter of the law,” Cook said. Cook said that attorneys for each side have met prior to the hearing on the motion to dismiss and attorney fees were discussed as part of negotiations to drop the lawsuit.
“That was privileged comments between the two sides,” Cook said. Cook added that only one lawsuit has been filed and that a counter lawsuit from the city against Harpe seeking damages for costs associated with delaying the project is not true. “We were concerned about the delays to the economic development we’re having,” he said. Harpe’s attorney, Tim Stoesz, has stated that if the city seeks damages from his client, he will continue to pursue the lawsuit and might file new litigation about other matters he thinks the finance committee discussed behind closed doors such as the two anchor tenant agreements for the facility that were approved in January by the council.
A decision on the indoor facility is likely before the end of the month. A hearing on the open-door lawsuit is scheduled for Feb. 17 in Hamilton Circuit Court. If the city wins the motion to dismiss, it could begin construction on the facility based on the Oct. 27 vote. If Westfield loses, the council is set to vote on the new ordinance at its Feb. 23 meeting.
project Background Westfield is looking to build a 370,000-squarefoot facility, which will house three full-size professional soccer fields, at land it owns at Grand Park. The facility will be built by Holladay Properties and Westfield would have the option to buy it once it opens. Holladay Properties is receiving a $25 million loan for construction that Westfield would pay back, nearly $53 million including interest, during the next 25 years. The city would use funds collected from lease agreements and revenue sharing to pay back the loan. Westfield has found its two anchor tenants in Byrd Enterprises and Indiana Sports Properties, which already manages fields at Grand Park. Combined, the tenants will pay more than $2 million annually. Deputy Mayor Todd Burtron said that amount includes $250,000 of profit which will be used within Grand Park for maintenance and upkeep costs. “These two agreements provide cash flow needs for underwriting interest and operating costs,” Burtron said. “The city is not using our budget to fund operating. Our bills are covered with these two anchor tenants.”
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in some cases. There is very little impact on the other,” Keen said. Keen said he is running to give back to the For the past 19 years, Dr. Mark Keen has led community and would use his working relationWestfield Washington Schools. Now, Keen is ships with community leaders. looking to lead the elections community as the “The community has been there for me and my family,” he said. “I will only Westfield City Council do one term. It’s a four-year thing and District 1 representative. that’s going to be it.” “We do surveys of the community. Keen said his biggest goal is “makI know a lot of things of what people ing sure I’m an active listener to what like and don’t like,” he said. “I especially people want.” He also wants items fully understand the community and its Keen vetted before spending taxpayer funds. growth.” “There is a time and a place for public-private Keen, 67, is involved with the Grand Park comdevelopment and private development,” he said. mittee, cultural arts alliance and master compre“We need to fully talk out things before we act.” hensive plan. His work with the district makes Two-term incumbent Rob Stokes did not file him keenly aware of the tax rate and impact of for re-election for District 1. TIF districts. “I think I can add a lot to the conversation,” he Who’s running said. “As you develop, high quality is something extremely important to people. As we see taxes The Republican primary candidate filings for going down, our ability to provide amenities goes May’s election include: up. It’s a really nice cycle ahead.” • Mayor – Andy Cook and Jeff Harpe • Clerk-treasurer – Cindy Gossard Keen’s contract with the school district runs • City council district 1 – Mark Keen through June 2016, after which point he said he • City council district 2 – Steve Hoover and has considered retiring. Keen said he sees no Bob Beaudry issues with serving as superintendent and city • City council district 3 – Bob Smith and Joe councilor in Westfield. Edwards “There are superintendents in the state legis• City council district 4 – Chuck Lehman, Danlator,” he said. “There are very few decisions that iel McKinney and Bobby Smith are made that would be a conflict of interest but • City council district 5 – Robert “Bob” Horkay and Brian Ferguson I’m ultrasensitive to that.” • City council district at-large – Jim Ake, If elected he would be serving in both roles for Bobby Jones, Tom Smith, Cindy Spoljaric and less than half of his term. Ron Thomas “I want no appearance of conflict of interest, *There were no Democrat candidates filed. but that doesn’t prevent me from talking about it
Edwards to oppose Smith Farm Bureau as treasurer and chief financial officer after 33 years. In 1988, he established Edwards/Steele Financial Services with longtime Life-long Westfield resident Joseph “Joe” Edfriend and Westfield resident Carl Steele. wards filed to run for the Westfield City Council Edwards is a member of the WestDistrict 3 seat on Feb. 5. Politics field Lions Club, where he serves as Edwards said his cantreasurer, Westfield Friends Church and didacy is based on his the Masonic Lodge. He serves on the desire to serve the citizens of Westfield Hamilton County Economic Developand be a part of shaping our communiment Commission, Grand Junction Task ty’s future. Born and raised in Westfield, Force, Hospital Authority of Hamilton Edwards has experience in serving the County for St.Vincent Hospital and Westfield community and its residents Edwards Westfield Washington Schools Building as a former town council member, busiCorporation. ness owner, volunteer and resident. Edwards and his wife, JoAnn, have two adult Edwards is a graduate of Westfield High children, Joey (Meg) and Jackie (Dale), and six School and Butler University with a bachelor’s in grandchildren. business management. He retired from Indiana news@currentinwestfield.com
Church fundraiser to help sick boy - A few months ago during services at Little Eagle Creek Christian Church, 3233 W. 166th St., Westfield, a young man named Tavian Tinney stood up and asked for healing prayers for a classmate at Carey Ridge Elementary who is undergoing treatment for Leukemia. This request brought tears to the eyes of many in the congregation. In addition to prayer, the members decided they wanted to do more. Little Eagle Creek Christian Church is hosting a Chili cook-off and Euchre party from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 21. The free will offering will benefit third grader Elliott Ogle and 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the family. Church officials said guests may bring a crock pot of their favorite chili to enter, or simply come and enjoy the variety of recipes. Hot dogs, drinks and deserts also will be provided. The Euchre party will follow dinner. Donations also may be made directly to the fund that has been set up for Ogle mailed to: “Elliott’s Army” c/o Regions Bank, 2155 E. 146th St., Westfield, 46074.
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Philanthropy – The Westfield Fire Dept. will host a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 21 at Station No. 83, 17944 Grassy Branch Rd. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Cost is $5. Gilray to perform – The Museum of Miniature Houses will host Noblesville’s Janet Gilray at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 25. She is the CEO of Voices in Time, a standards-based elementary and middle school sing-along history session of America’s Story in Song. Gilray also is a seasoned performer with state and national awards in the Americana/Country/Folk genre. Civil War Roundtable – Hamilton County Civil War Roundtable presents Mr. Phil DeHaven speaking on the topic The Woman Who Would Be First Lady. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Conner Prairie Living Museum, 13400 Allisonville Rd.
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Donald and Joan (Bowman) Hinshaw together in 1942. Each went to Westfield High School; Don graduated in 1937 and Joan in 1939. During World War II, Don served in the Air Force and Joan worked in the mess hall. (Photo and information provided by Bonnie Ragains, daughter of the Hinshaws, via the Westfield Washington Historical Society)
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The Westfield Police Dept. is asking for the public’s assistance to help identify the person who robbed a Speedway gas station on Feb. 8. Police said the robbery occurred crime at 6:38 p.m. at 201 W. Main St. Officials said a white man with a dark-colored jacket covering his face entered the store and demanded cash from the store clerk. The clerk complied and the suspect ran off. Officials said a perimeter was established and investigated with a K-9 unit but were unable to find the man. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact the Westfield Police Dept. at 804-3200 or Crime Stoppers at 262-8477.
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Law enforcement officials are investigating a welfare check call that was made this morning in Westfield to determine public safety the circumstances surrounding the concern after the safety of everyone involved was verified. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Police responded to a welfare check in the 3100 block of West 186th Street, Westfield, shortly before 6:30 a.m. Feb. 10. The initial call by a third party reported that a female was not be-
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Prevail Hero – The Clay Township Board was recognized as Prevail’s Hero of the month for January 2015. Pictured from left to right are Paul Bolin, board member; Mary Eckard, board president; Michelle Carrao, assistant director of Prevail; and Matthew J. Snyder, board secretary. Racial profiling talk – A racial profiling discussion will be held at 7 p.m. Mar. 3 at Heartland Unitarian Universalist Church, 9870 N. Michigan Rd. Local teacher and writer Franklin Oliver will share a piece he wrote about being the black father of a white son. We’ll also view a TED talk titled “How Racial Profiling Hurts Everyone, Including the Police.” For more information, visit www.heartlanduuchurch.org.
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Westfield High School graduate Mark McBride is studying abroad in China this semester and will bike across the United States this summer By Mark Robinson • robinson@youarecurrent.com Mike McBride is on quite a journey already. The 2012 Westfield High School graduate is studying abroad in China this secover story mester as a Purdue University junior. “I liked the idea of going to China because it was very different from the U.S. and literally on the opposite side of the world,” he said. “I wanted to gain new perspective and try something different, so I couldn’t pass up on this opportunity. I knew I would learn a lot and have experiences like no other. The study abroad program through Purdue Mechanical Engineering also was very impressive and a great opportunity for my future career.” McBride, a mechanical engineering major, is taking three engineering classes (thermodynamics, control systems and material science), as well as Chinese 101 and two classes on Chinese culture/history. “Everyday has been an adventure and an opportunity to see something new,” he said. “I live in downtown Shanghai, which has 23 million people, so I’ve met people from all over the world. I’m also here with about 30 other engineers from Purdue, so I have made some great friends. I miss all of my friends and family at Purdue and elsewhere, but I do my best to stay in touch with them despite the 13-hour time difference. Studying abroad has been one of the best experiences of my life, and I encourage everyone who has the chance to do it.” McBride has seen most of the major attractions including the Yu Gardens, People’s Square, Chongming Island, many parks, extravagant shopping districts, temples, museums, markets, Qibau ancient water city and “The Bund” area which has the second and seventh tallest buildings in the world. “At the end of February, I will be flying to Hong Kong then Bangkok and Phuket, Thailand for Chinese New Year which is the time I have off for spring break,” he said. “I also plan on taking weekend trips to the Yellow mountains, Avatar mountains, Beijing to see the great wall and forbidden city, Xian to see the Qin
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Westfield High School graduates Sam Newblom, center, and Mike McBride, behind him to the left, participate in the Pi Kappa Phi bicycle ride from West Lafayette to Zionsville. (Submitted photo)
Terra-cotta Warriors, Hong Jo, and likely other small trips to temples and hot springs.” McBride left from the U.S. on Jan. 10 and will return May 17. “Everything has definitely not soaked in yet, but the world already seems like a smaller, more welcoming place,” he said. “I can see myself doing much more world travel or even working and living abroad in the future. I’ve learned that I can adapt to live and make the most of almost any situation despite language barriers and vast cultural differences. I’ve learned more about myself and my place in the world in the last month than I could have ever imagined. I’m excited to see what impact my time in China has on the rest of my life.” McBride also is preparing for a journey of even greater significance in the summer. That’s when McBride will join 100 other college students from around the nation on the Journey of Hope, a 4,000-mile, cross-country bicycle ride to raise money for people with disabilities. It will benefit The Ability Experience, a nonprofit organization owned
and operated by Pi Kappa Phi fraternity that has raised more than $15 million since 1977 to aid those with disabilities. McBride learned of the opportunity when he joined the Purdue chapter of Pi Kappa Phi. Though he lacks a cycling background, the mechanical engineering major soon realized this was a challenge he had to accept. “A number of my fraternity brothers at Purdue have done it in the past and had just an absolutely incredible experience,” he said. “I started getting into cycling about a year ago with the intention of doing this trip.” Each rider must raise at least $5,500 in donations to make the trip (McBride’s goal is $7,500 and he is about a third of the way there), with the total benefit expected to exceed $650,000. Just as important, McBride said, is that riders stop at schools and disability support organizations along the trek to make donations and see how their dedicated efforts have an effect. Before then, however, McBride must train while taking classes in Shanghai and traveling around a nation he’s never seen before. Even though he’s in a foreign land, he said his training regimen won’t be altered much. “If I was at Purdue, it’s cold and snowy for most of the spring semester,” he pointed out, “so I’ll be doing most of the same indoor stuff that I would be able to do – riding indoors, running, staying in shape.” Journey of Hope riders leave from the West
• Age: 21 • Birthplace: Richmond, Va., but grew up in Westfield most of his life • Family: Parents, Jim and Cindy, and sister, Melissa. • Hobbies: Sports, movies, music, reading, working out, traveling with friends, and anything adventurous such as skiing, camping and boating. • Favorite food: Peanut butter and banana, but Chinese dumplings are now a close second. • Farthest distance traveled on bike? 100 km or about 60 miles on one ride. • Music you listen to while training? I can’t listen to music on the road because it’s dangerous, but in the gym my favorite artists are Imagine Dragons and OneRepublic. I listen to a lot of different music and many podcasts as well. • Personal quote: I love quotes and keep a long list of my favorites, here’s one. “If we did all the things we were capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” -Thomas Edison
Coast starting in June along one of three routes, with all intersecting Aug. 8 on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. They must average about 75 miles a day on the voyage. McBride sees it as more than a physical journey; one of exponential personal growth. “The thing I’m most looking forward to is just spending the summer helping others and not really being focused on myself,” he said. “In college, I think a lot of people get caught up in striving to do the best for them and are very focused on their own personal achievement. So instead of an internship or something like that, I’ll be spending every day helping people with disabilities with the basic needs of life and helping improve their lives by providing money and help.” To help support McBride’s ride with a donation, visit support.pushamerica.org/goto/michaelmcbride or mail a check made out to “The Ability Experience” with “Michael McBride – JOH” written in the memo line and mail it to: The Ability Experience, P.O. Box 241368, Charlotte, N.C. 28224.
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Pollster just might have a better view Gallup Organization CEO Jim Clifton rightfully lambasted the government’s unemployment rate and the methodology used to determine it. “There’s no other way to say this. The official unemployment rate, which cruelly overlooks the suffering of the long-term and often permanently unemployed as well as the depressingly underemployed, amounts to a Big Lie.” Americans for Limited Government tells us in deriding the official unemployment rate, Clifton points to the fact that those who have left the workforce even if they are of working age are not counted as unemployed. He points to the unfair categorization of a person trained to be an engineer working as a fry cook as being employed rather than underemployed. He worryingly notes that only 44 percent of the adult population 18 years old and older have full-time jobs (more than 30 hours a week) asserting, “We need that to be 50 percent and a bare minimum of 10 million new, good jobs to replenish America’s middle class.” ••• Let’s see how the Republicans can mess this up. Mitt Romney has declined the opportunity to attempt another run at the presidency and Jeb Bush apparently and sadly seems to be the frontrunner for the GOP nomination. Ah, but wait! Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a guy we can stomach, is making friends and serious gains on Bush’s popularity. At this point, we see him as having the tools and guts to take on the Clinton machine. Of course, he runs the risk of party leadership having him go through perfunctory spine removal surgery. We urge him to continue what brought him this far. ••• The seeds of falsehood(s) finally caught up with NBC Managing Editor Brian Williams last week. It took too long. His suspension for six months with no pay, meted out by the television network’s brass, doesn’t fit the crime, in our view. For him to abandon the viewers’ trust and be able to return will leave a dark cloud hovering. But, really, since when did that matter to the liberal mainstream media? Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.
B EL I EVE I T ! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Ohio participating in or conducting a duel is prohibited.
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Zeros and Ones
Commentary by Terry Anker
Much of modern computer technology depends upon simple combinations of “0’s” and “1’s” to input and dispense with stunningly complex actions. It is in these most humble building blocks that all processing begins and ends. The very fact that a 1 is not a 0 and a 0 is not a 1, when combined in long strings, allows the computer programmer to conceive and overcome countless restrictions with breathtaking speed. An assemblage of impressive kids, The Young Actors’ Theater of Indianapolis (www.yakids. org) is currently presenting a short morality play that is both impressively presented and thoughtfully acted. These young people, 1,600 or so this year, bring forward about 20 productions and 65 performances annually. Many of these kids are from populations to whom the arts are not a part of everyday life. Executive Director Justin Wade and his sister Managing Director Catherine Wade include as one of several programs, The Court: Battle Real Issues. It aspires to encourage
the kids to confront important social problems through theater; and, both the audience and the performers benefit. In one presentation, the teens address bullying in the age of social media. The topic is so timely it almost seems obvious – and as the play opens, one fresh-faced protagonist admonishes the audience that in bullying – one is either being picked-on or picking-on. Had this kind of simplistic, binary assessment been the end of the work, the production’s merit would be limited. As computing horsepower has exponentially expanded, the increased granularity of millions, if not trillions, of 0’s & 1’s have given developers the ability to make what is essentially a binary action appear to be more complex, even nuanced. These kids know it, and make good use. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.
Q U O T E O F T HE WEEK Beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster.
– Friedrich Nietzsche
Why does the poop always hit the fan when my husband Doo is out of town? I suppose it’s my own fault, as a not-so-small part of me was kind of looking forward to his trip. Let’s face it, husbands can be demanding, especially ones who seem to sabotage all plans for a clean house and on-time living. But I shouldn’t have admitted the sentiment! That was just plain stupid, a total rookie mistake. I basically delivered a handwritten invitation to the gods asking them to send me one difficult parenting moment after another. Their reply? Game on! The week did actually start out lovely. But then my first challenge arrived in the form of an email from one of our kids’ teachers, and I was forced to take over Doo’s role as Chief Disciplinarian. This meant not only having to ground our precious little slacker, but also having to enforce said grounding. By myself, all alone. Easier said than done, as those of you with teenagers can attest. Between his incessant complaining and obnoxious loitering, I felt like I was the one being punished. “Fine! You can go to the Super Bowl party; just get out of my hair!” Oops. This is why Doo always handles the punishments. Annoyance trumps my resolve every time. One whole day passed before those haughty gods mocked my sabbatical from wifedom yet again. Our youngest twisted her ankle at tumbling practice, walking, of course. I spent four hours consoling a child in pain, questioning my amateur diagnosis of a sprain versus a break and performing logistical magic to arrange daycare, crutches and a potential ER visit. Thank goodness my in-laws were around. All hail Grams and Pops! I really could have used Doo though, not only to support my Dr. Quinn, Medicine Mom, call, but also to assuage the guilt I experienced from pawning our hobbled ten-year-old off on the grandparents. Sometimes I hate being a working mom. The trifecta of parenting trials completed itself that same night: As I searched my daughter’s room for “comfort items,” I discovered her beloved pet lizard in a semi-shriveled, but definitely dead state of now non-existence. When I broke the news to Maddie, already exhausted from her traumatic “walking” injury (seriously, just walking!), she simply said, “I need a moment to myself.” The next thing I know I’m sobbing uncontrollably in the garage holding a tampon box turned reptile coffin and begging for the early return of Doo. I am not cut out for solo-mommyhood. Despite the brief respite that comes from having my husband out from underfoot, I prefer him here, with me, partnering in this parent thing. Lesson learned, gods. Lesson learned! Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.
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Marking off the to-do list Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I am not a procrastinator. Quite the opposite. I pay bills before they are due. I’ve humor already filed my 2014 income tax return. I kiss my wife goodnight in the morning. The daily to-do list that I complete each night should list chores that should be done the next day, but I can’t put any of those things on my yellow notepad because I completed all those tasks weeks ago. Sometimes I imagine what would happen if the day I graduated from high school, I was given a giant to-do list with everything on it that I needed to accomplish by the time I went to my 50th class reunion … which will be in October, back in New York. • See 1,426 movies • Interview 25,567 people • Phone my sister 341 times • Go to the dentist 122 times • Write 757 humor columns • Clean a kitty litter box 6,018 times • Read 1,708 books For a person like me who wants to get things done right now, I’d be a total mess from the moment I saw what I needed to accomplish—even though I had 50 years to do it. “Hello, Dick, I’m Harry, your new college roommate. Want to go out and get a beer?”
“Sorry, Harry, but I’m really busy. I have 1,708 books to read before 2015.” Because I’m compulsive, I’d probably try to get a lot of the stuff over with immediately. I’d have my teeth cleaned 12 times a year, so I’d be done by 1985. I’d convince Mary Ellen when we got married to view 20 or 30 movies every weekend. That would have at least put a small dent in the 1,426 flicks I’d have to finish by 2015. How about talking to my sister on the phone in New York 341 times? “Dick, this is the fifth time you’ve called me today. We have absolutely nothing new to say to each other.” “I know, Linda, I know. But I have to get all the calls in to you by my 50th reunion.” “It’s only 1987. Have you talked to our brother as much?” “Yes, actually several dozen times this week. I’m done now. I never have to talk to him again.” I would have also had to space out 18,678 showers over the entire 50 years. Wait, did you really think I’d try to get them all done in just a decade or two? Really, how weird do you think I am?
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Indiana students may be seeing some major changes to their ISTEP+ tests this year, though they may not be filling in as many bubbles with heavy dark marks as initially TEsting planned. The 2015 ISTEP+ test, to be administered to over four hundred thousand students in grades three through eight, was originally expected to undergo changes that would’ve lengthened the exam by as much as seven hours, more than doubling its size from previous years. The lengthened test in part resulted from the Department of Education’s lack of a pilot test that would’ve sampled the validity of questions on a smaller subset of students before issuing it to the entire state. “Since the Department of Education didn’t do the pilot test, as it said it would, they are making the whole spring ISTEP+ a pilot. That means they will determine which questions will apply to the student’s score after they grade the results,” stated Marc Lotter, director of external relations for the Indiana State Board of Education. “When the State Board asked the DOE about this in September, they said it would only add a few questions. As you can see, it did a lot more than that.” On Feb. 9, the DOE was taken to task by Gov. Mike Pence, who issued an executive order to cut the length of the exam back down. “Parents and teachers across Indiana are stunned and outraged at this news, and so am I,” Pence said during a press conference. “I am committed to seeing this test through and to bring common sense to shorten it for Hoosier families.” While Pence may have shortened the testing, educators aren’t sure what that means yet as they remain in flux. “Everyone in administration roles in the buildings were bemoaning the fact that new testing was going to be so much testing,” Westfield Washington Schools Supt. Dr. Mark Keen said. “There’s a point when assessment turns over and becomes detrimental. “ In order to find ways to reduce test times, officials are in contact with nationally-recognized experts on assessments which, according to Pence’s statements, may include making the social studies and reading portions of the exam more concise. However, in spite of the executive order, final say on the length of the test still
rests with state superintendent Glenda Ritz and the DOE. “I think most people are saying enough is enough,” Keen said. “The original plan was three times the amount of testing in each grade level.” As new changes are announced, Keen said building principals will be in communication with parents to keep them updated. ISTEP+ is a criteria reference assessment that looks at how students are performing based on grade level standards. The test will make its assessment based on the College and Career Readiness Standards.
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Back in April 2014, the state adopted the new College and Career Readiness Standards that some argue are uncommonly high. After the state pulled out of Common Core, a new test was created. The government did not give enough time to create a new test, and the students are now paying that cost with much more of their time dedicated to taking the assessment. Keen said the new test removes the multiple choice answers and becomes a two or three step process to figure out the question. “We’ve been doing that for a number of years now,” he said, “teaching students how to take information from different sources, put it together and figure out an answer because it’s better for them anyway.” In the future, Keen is backing SB566, which is cosponsored by State Sen. Luke Kenley (RNoblesville). Keen said the bill allows districts to get rid of the ISTEP+ test and purchase other accredited assessments like NWEA, which WWS has used since 2002. “It’s shorter, it’s online and we’ve never had any technical issues and its everything we get from ISTEP+ and more,” Keen said. “It gives districts the discretion to use tests like that. It reduces testing times and costs and provides better information and quicker results.” Keen said typical turnaround time after testing is 24 hours, which allows teachers to begin implementing changes with students in their need areas.
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Looking for healthier dining-out options? Try these local restaurants By Sophie Pappas • sophie@youarecurrent.com While many people started their New Year’s diet resolutions in January, national statistics show that the serious dieters, and the ones who are most likely to stick to a healthy-eating plan, are actually more likely to launch their healthy lifestyle in FebruDining ary once the buzz around resolutions has died down. “It makes more sense to start a diet [this month],” said Jane Flanders, a retired nutritionist in Carmel. Current explored some of the best restaurants to dine at, where patrons can enjoy a variety of dishes and not break the calorie bank.
Vitality bowls for any dieters are a good option. (Submitted photos)
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This café ranks number one on the vegetarian list for Carmel compiled by time-trusted vegan and vegetarian company Happy Cow. SoHo Café serves meat options, but daily will have vegetarian soups and sandwiches to choose from, many of which are veggie-based.
Another great pick for vegetarians and dieters alike. While creole and Cajun cuisine might not seem like healthy foods because they come with high pilings of rice and bread, diners can ask for rice and bread on the side, and not on the same plate as the creole curries. This way, everyone can enjoy their Cajun chicken without the hassle of accounting for extra carbohydrates.
10 W. Main St., Carmel This new spot in downtown Carmel is buzzing with locals raving about their fresh options for snacks. The bowls of fruits, fibers and add-ins are a great option for those with a sweet tooth who might not want to indulge on classics like cake and cookies. The smoothies are also a great pick.
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12510 N. Meridian St., Carmel Amber Indian, deemed by many local Indians the most authentic Indian cuisine in Indy, is one place where it is completely possible to have a healthy, and hearty, meal. The Amber lunch buffet is particularly good for dieters because it has a full section of salad items (plain veggies and fruits, with spiced-up dipping sauces such as mango chutney). If diners skip over the rice and naan selections, many of the meat and vegetable entrees can be enjoyed healthily. Even the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala are good options, because in Indian cuisine the “butter” used is actually “ghee,” a purified version of butter that it known for its internal healing benefits and help in moving oxygen throughout the body.
Consider . . . This week, Current editors recommend attending the Actors Theatre of Indiana Mardi Gras fundraiser, because what could be better than a great party for a great cause? At 6 p.m., Feb. 21 guests can celebrate with ATI. Casual attire is the dress code and cost is $75 per person. There will be dinner, a cash bar, dancing, beads, a live band and games. The party is at Woodland Country Club in Carmel. RSVP by phone at 669-7983, extension 104.
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The Scoop: Urban Pastries is a lovely café of sorts with a family run feel and the smell of baked goods permeating the air. Very different from the baked goods we commonly find in America, these yummy offerings are quite European and have cross-international flare. The atmosphere is enhanced by the international music that plays in the background. Also, every Thursday Night it has French Crepe Night from 6 to 8 p.m. and on the weekends there are Mini Dutch Pancakes all day on Saturday & Sunday. Type of Food: European sweet and savory pastries. Average Price: Prices are under $10. Food Recommendation: The Olive and Cheese Pastry. Fluffy and crisp pastry with a savory olive and cheese filling.
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NIGHT & DAY Beef & Boards Presents: “Crazy for You” • Based on the 1930 musical “Girl Crazy,” and featuring a Gershwin score, this show celebrates the magic of theatre with characters who try to save a town’s unwanted playhouse. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Today at 1 p.m.; Feb. 19, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 22 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. • Tickets start at $40.00. • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com
wednesday
Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Presents: “Moon Over Buffalo” • The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts presents Ken Ludwig’s funny “Moon Over Buffalo,” which is a madcap comedy featuring characters who are has-been actors trying for one last shot at stardom. • 3 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 7 p.m.; Feb. 20 at 7 p.m.; Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. • Call 843-3800 for tickets. • www. civictheatre.org
thursday
Hearthside Suppers at Conner Prarie • Learn how 19th century dinners were prepared by participating in the Conner Prairie’s Hearthside Suppers. Guests will help prepare, serve and eat an authentic 19th century meal inside the historic William Conner House. Party games and storytelling follow dinner; this program is recommended for ages 10 and up. Reservations are required. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Tonight from 6 – 9 p.m. and every Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun. through Feb. 28. • $65 per person; $60 for members • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org
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Bob and Tom favorite Dave Dugan is bringing his show ‘Cabin Fever Comedy’ to Pinheads Entertainment Complex/Britten Hall at 13825 Britton Park Rd, on Feb. 20. Dave is renowned for never doing the same show twice (unless you count that time in the 90’s when he took a blow to the head right before the second show). Expect a lot of fresh material and a change of clothes since Dugan’s last visit here. Dugan will be joined on stage by the very funny Jeff Oskay. Tickets are $12. 10:30 a.m. • $10 per child and two free adult tickets with each purchase. • Call 843-3800 for tickets. • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Winter Farmers Market in Carmel • Stop by the Wilfong Pavilion in Founders Park for a large selection of locally produced food and wine at the Winter Farmers Market. Over 30 vendors will be on site through March 14, 2015. • 11675 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Carmel • Today from 9 a.m. to noon. • Free admission. • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.org
Love, Lust and Poetry, Part Trois • This fine arts exhibit at Nickel Plate Arts also includes one-of-a-kind handmade goods for the Valentine’s season. • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • Today from noon to 5 p.m.; Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free. • 452-3690. • www. nickelplatearts.org
The Indiana Wind Symphony Presents: “Wizards, Witches & Hobbits, Oh My!” • This performance at the Palladium musically conjures up witches, hobbits and more with the Carmel High School Wind Symphony opening. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m. • Tickets start at $5. • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org
Carmel Community Players Present: “August: Osage County” • This award-winning show explores the lives of a pill-popping mother and her three adult children who come home when their father disappears. Mature language and situations make this show suitable for people ages 17 and up. • 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd., Ste. 140, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 15 at 2:30 p.m. • Adult tickets $17, Student and Senior tickets $15. • 815-9387. • www.carmelplayers.org
Fishers On Tap • The fourth annual Fishers on Tap raises funds for Fishers Rotary Club and takes place at the Forum Conference and Events Center. Attendees can sample craft beer from eight local brewers and heavy appetizers will be available. • 11313 USA Pkwy., Fishers • Today from 4 – 7 p.m. • General Admission tickets $40, see website for more details. • www.fishersontap.com
friday
The Center Presents: Dee Dee Bridgewater: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald • Award winning musician Dee Dee Bridgewater performs the songs of the great jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 8 p.m. • Tickets start at $15. • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Coffee with the Birds at Zion Nature Center • Zionsville’s Zion Nature Center invites people to relax at the nature center with hot coffee on a winter morning. Coffee is provided and guests should bring their own mug. • 690 Beech St., Zionsville • Today from 9 – 10 a.m. • Free • 873-8950. • www.zionsville-in.gov/town-services/parks/ zion-nature-center
saturday
The Center Presents: Peanut Butter & Jam: Assante Children’s Theatre (ACT) • This Saturday morning music series is geared for kids aged 1 – 7 and accompanied by parents or other adult. The experience consists of a 30 minute musical performance followed by a 15 minute session where kids can play with the musical instruments and talk with the artists. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Today at
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Love is In the Air – Winter Film Series at the Noblesville Public Library • Sunday afternoon is a great time to watch a romantic movie; meet up at the library for free popcorn and a film. No registration is required and the film’s title is available by calling. • One Library Plaza, Noblesville • Today from 2 - 4 p.m. • Free • 770-3209. • www.nobl.ent.sirsi. net/client/default
sunday
Nature’s Inspiration Art Exhibit at Cool Creek Park & Nature Center • Both amateur and professional artwork will be on display and the works are all inspired by nature. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorites. • 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel • Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every day through March 8. • Free. • 774-2500 • http://www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/
monday
Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Presents: “The Cat in the Hat” • Dr. Seuss’s mischievous cat comes to life at the Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts. This kid-friendly show is full of fun and contains all the familiar characters including Thing One and Thing Two. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Today from 10 a.m. to noon. • Adult tickets $15, Student tickets $10. • 843-3800 • www.civictheatre.org
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Local band nabs hearts of fans By Justin Moran • news@currentinwestfield.com Local duo Russ Baum & Huck Finn have been in the news lately for capturing the hearts of fans around Indy. But what most people might not know is that they are based music in Carmel. And, their success has been hard work, too: Baum estimates they played between 160 and 180 shows last year. They call their style “folk energy and mayhem.” Baum and Finn first met and became friends in 2002, when Baum performed at an open mic Finn hosted. They reconnected at a show in Bloomington almost ten years later, and started to play together in 2011. The two of them have created a purely acoustic sound, with just a guitar, djembe and their voices – no reverb or
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people to make new friends and make new connections.” The night will be full of many exciting features. It’s February, the month of love. Sappy movies DJ Dr. Dance has volunteered to play music for are playing on TV, heart-shaped chocolates line the event, and McAllister’s Deli on 116th Street in every aisle of the grocery store, and red roses Carmel is donating light refreshments. In fill flower shops near addition to the dancing and the food, a diversion and far. Valentine’s carriage will be onsite to give attendees Day is here, but the rides through the park. only way to celebrate isn’t just with Yadon has also planned for a glam chocolates and flowers. Carmel Parks squad to come before the event to help and Recreation and the Monon Compeople look and feel their best. munity Center have an event planned to “Before the dance, we’re going to capture the loving essence of February: Yadon have cosmetology students from Priothe annual Adaptive Sweet Hearts Forcoci University of Beauty Culture come and supmal. This night is open to all individuals with disport people in doing their hair and makeup for abilities ages 18 and up. Come with friends, with the formal,” Yadon said. “We’re also really excited, a date or solo- fun is sure to be had by all. because if people don’t have a dress to wear, MCC inclusion supervisor Michelle Yadon has we’ve had some dresses that were donated.” been planning the formal, which is to take place Music, carriage rides, food and friends will Feb. 21. make this event one to remember. You can “I wanted there to be a fun and exciting thing register for the formal by going to www.carmelaround Valentine’s Day that people could enjoy clayparks.org. Contact Michelle Yadon for more with their friends, or their boyfriend or girlfriend information or to schedule a hair and makeup or spouses,” Yadon said. “I love when we all can appointment at 573-5245. get together and be with everyone… It allows
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Westfield Aldi now open Laura Bauer, VP of Aldi Greenwood, at the opening of the new Westfield Aldi. Doors opened at 9 a.m. Feb. 4 at the new Aldi, at 14620 Greyhound Plaza for a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony. Bauer said she is excited to bring Aldi to Hamilton County. “Carmel is great market, and we’ve had wonderful outreach and support from the community, even during construction,” she said. (Photo by Jillian Albrecht)
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New leadership for the Legacy Fund news@currentwestfield.com Legacy Fund, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation recently announced new leadership within the philanthropy organization. Michael Daugherty, assistant vice president of Key Private Bank, replaces Corby Thompson as board chairman. Thompson remains as a board director. Daugherty joined the organization’s board in 2009 and has served on its grant distribution committee since 2007. He has served in a variety of capacities on 2/6/15 9:32 AM
boards and committees for CICF, Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, NPower and the Indiana Historical Society. Thomas Dapp also joins the board as a director. The chairman and CEO of Indianapolis-based heavy-highway company, Gradex, Inc. also is a three-time chairman of the Indiana Construction Association. Other 2015 Legacy Fund Board of Directors includes: Vice chairman – Ann O’Hara, partner, Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim; Secretary/treasurer – Dane Rowland, president, Image Builders/ Rowland Printing
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Protect yourself from data breach Commentary by Quinn Shepherd Protecting your identity in the internet age is no easy task. Anthem and Target are just two major companies that have made safety headlines by malicious data breach attacks. Individuals and small businesses can protect themselves from these types of attacks with smart preparation and the right insurance, which is where Shepherd can help. As an individual, you may already have identity theft protection coverage through your homeowners insurance policy. Talk to your independent insurance agent to find out. Adding coverage only costs a few dollars per month. Outside of insurance protection, there are a few other strategies you can employ to protect yourself from targeted attacks on your identity. Strong Passwords A strong password includes non-sequential numbers, letters and symbols. Your password should not contain any words found in the dictionary, and should be different for each account you create one for. The more often you use the same password, the more at risk you become. Your entire identity could become compromised if one company’s security is breached. Don’t Become a Victim Never give out personal information via email. No reputable company will ever ask. If you question the legitimacy of an email, do not click any links in that email. Do an online search for the company, go to their main website and contact their customer service department before responding to any suspicious email. Monitor Your credit cards and bank accounts will always be a key target for identity theft. Monitor your accounts and report any suspicious activity immediately. Make sure you understand the risks of debit cards versus credit cards. Having money
stolen directly out of your checking account can be a much more time consuming problem than disputing a charge on your credit card. Protect Your Business Publicly traded businesses make the headlines, but hackers are increasingly targeting small to medium sized businesses. The big difference between an individual and a business is that unless you have specifically purchased a cyber liability policy, you are NOT protected. Your independent insurance agent should have already discussed this risk with you, but give them a call if they haven’t. Develop Prevention Strategies Analyze your risks and find the vulnerabilities in technology, people and processes. Educate your staff about how to identify suspicious emails and require their passwords to be strong. One uninformed employee can undo the best-laid plans. Crisis Management Respond quickly and have a reaction plan set in place. Your first step should be freezing any account that was compromised. Then sign up for a credit monitoring service. If you own a business, you should purchase credit monitoring for your customers. Know who needs to be notified when a breach occurs, and be sure to call your insurance agent if you have identity theft or cyber liability protection. The costs of a breach can add up pretty quickly if you don’t have the proper insurance protection. Your independent insurance agent can help you find the right level of protection for your unique needs.
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DISPATCHES New president at BHI – Chairman of the board of directors Harry Kennerk announces John Dattilo as president and CEO of BHI Senior Living, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit that provides health care services for seniors at three Indiana continuing care retirement communities: Hoosier Village in Indianapolis, The Towne House in Fort Wayne and Four Seasons in Columbus. Stock of the week – Trinity Industries Inc. (TRN) is certainly a contrarian stock choice right now, one that goes against the grain for many investors—which is why it is an unusual opportunity following a sharp drop in its stock price in recent months. This industrial-products company builds and leases out railcars, many of which are used to transport crude oil—which has had plunging prices for months. The plunge in crude oil prices may affect long-term railcar purchasing decisions in the future, but Trinity’s current backlog of orders for railcars is immense and secure. In fact, the strength and expected cash flows of the railcar business should enable Trinity to handle any unfavorable developments related to its guardrail business. Source: Investor Place
zWORKS finds a home – The zWORKS entrepreneurial and coworking center of Zionsville recently announced that it will set up shop in the historic Zionsville firehouse building at 85 E. Cedar St. The building’s interior will be redesigned to include a conference room, community kitchen, reserved desks, areas for startups and self-starters in the 3,200-square-foot space. The center is expected to open in April and will be accessible 24 hours a day through biometric locks. JetBlue and Apple Pay – JetBlue Airlines will be the first airline company to accept Apple Pay. The ability to use Apple pay during JetBlue flights to pay for food, drinks and services will start next week. Source: Investor Place Carmel among the safest – Carmel was recently named the eighth safest small city in the nation. BadCredit.org ranked each city according to the FBI’s 2013 Uniform Crime Report, dividing the sum of reported violent and property crimes by the population to see which residents had the lowest probability of becoming a victim. Source: BadCredit.org
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The lack of ‘diet’ in diet soda Commentary by Cory Black Could a diet soda actually be hurting your diet? All things being equal, substituting diet nutrition soda for regular soda when it comes to your waistline might not be any better overall than a regular soda. A regular 12-ounce soda has 35 or more grams of sugar that can be harmful to our health with regular consumption. And as a result of supersizing it has led to expanded waistlines and the prevalence of type 2 diabetes. Substituting sugar-laden drinks with a sugar-free, low- or zerocalorie drink should be a step in the right direction. But why do some statistics show that people that drink only diet soda are more often overweight than those that drink only regular soda? There are a couple main theories: • One possibility is those that are overweight and trying to lose weight are more often consuming diet sodas. Drinking diet sodas may feel like a shortcut and we feel like we
can just calorie-splurge elsewhere. • The other thought is that over-indulgence in what we think is a free-of-nutrition drink may actually affect the metabolism of our body and even our response to real sugar from real food. Studies do show that artificial sweeteners may still trigger a response in our body similar to sugar, possibly confusing it, as the sweetness does not come with the normal calories. Some even suggest that all of the consumption of diet soda may even blunt our normal response to sugar, upsetting our normal metabolism and making us feel hungrier in the process. It really does seem that caloriefree doesn’t really mean it’s free and the best approach in any healthy diet is moderation. Plain water is still the healthiest option for quenching our thirst. Cory Black is the owner of PointBlank Nutrition in Carmel. He may be contacted at 569-5368 or cory@ pointblanknutrition.com.
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Heart healthy cooking – Riverview Health will host a heart healthy cooking event from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 26. Attendees will receive a copy of each recipe and a coupon for a free Blood Chemistry Profile at the Riverview Health Outpatient Laboratory. Cost is $15 per person. Register online at www.riverview.org/ classes or call 776-7999 by Feb. 18. Liver detox – Your liver is the main organ in your body that removes harmful compounds and toxic substances from your body. It’s vital to detoxify the livers to keep it functioning well. One of the best completely natural foods for this is beets. Beets are high in fiber, antioxidants, pectin and anti-inflammatories, all substances that will detoxify the liver. Source: NaturalIon.com Ginger for pain relief – Did you know ginger can be used as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory? Cytokines are substances that have an inflammatory effect in the body and are a major contributor to pain signals the body receives. Ginger reduces these cytokines. Both raw and powdered gingers are effective. Source: Journal of Pain Fighting colds – Keep that head cold from moving into your lungs. The following methods might help: 1. Vitamin C and zinc – up to 1500 mg of Vitamin C and up to 25 mg of zinc can fight viruses 2. Echinacea - strengthens the immune system 3. Cordyceps – also strengthens the immune system 4. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and magnesium will help loosen mucus and open up airways. Source: BottomLineHealth.com
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‘Alternately’ and ‘alternatively’ Commentary by Jordan Fischer Question: “Dear Grammar Guy, my friend told me the other day that I was using ‘alternatively’ and ‘alternately’ wrong. grammar guy She said they shouldn’t be used interchangeably. I guess I hadn’t really thought of them as two distinct words, even. She is British, by the way. Is there a difference between American and British usage?” Answer: Thanks for the question! You’ve gotten a little ahead of me here, so let’s backtrack a second. “Alternate,” with a long “A” sound in the third syllable, is a verb meaning “to occur in turn repeatedly.” It can also be an adjective with more or less the same meaning – you’re probably most familiar with “alternating current,” or “AC,” which is how electricity is supplied to your home and iPhone and various other gadgets. (Take that, Edison!) “Alternative,” on the other hand, can be a noun or an adjective meaning “one or more things available as another possibility.” An important part of the definition is that the things are mutually exclusive. In other words, it’s one or the
other. Both words share a root in the Latin alternare, meaning “interchange,” but their modern-day meanings have diverged in British English. In American English, however, since we like to break the rules, “alternate” has come to be used colloquially to mean “available as another choice” – thus gaining a new adjectival and noun form. The big point of contention is that only North Americans really use “alternate” – short “A” sound in the third syllable, like “alter-nit” – as a noun meaning “a person who acts as a substitute.” In America, the runner-up in a competition might act as the alternate if the first-place contest can’t fulfill their duties. In Britain, they would act as the alternative. So, is it wrong to use “alternatively” and “alternately” interchangeably? It is if you are substituting “alternatively” for “alternately.” Flip that around, though, and modern usage puts you in the clear – at least in the good ol’ U.S.A. Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for Current Publishing. To ask Jordan a grammar question, write him at rjfische@gmail.com.
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Underground springs and runoff from Lebanon’s Mount Hermon create a lush landscape in the Galilee Panhandle of northeast travel Israel far different from the remainder of the country. This fertile area includes Tel Dan, a large archeological mound named for the Biblical Tribe of Dan that produced one of the most important archaeological finds in Israel’s history. In about 1,800 B.C., the Canaanites established a major city called Laish in the region around Tel Dan. Archaeologists have uncovered a mud brick city gate from that period that includes the oldest known arched opening, an invention once incorrectly attributed to the much later Romans. According to the Book of Joshua, members of the Tribe of Dan conquered Laish after their exodus from Egypt because the Philistines prevented them from capturing the land near the Mediterranean coast originally assigned to them. Archaeologists have unearthed stone gates and walls from the period of Israelite occupation of Dan, which the Bible says formed the northern boundary of the United Monarchy established by King David. Visitors can also explore the excavated “high place” the Bible says Jeroboam built in Dan when the northern Kingdom of Israel split from the southern Kingdom of Judah after the death of David’s son Solomon. Dan’s high place, featuring a golden calf, competed for worshippers with
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Canaanite City Gate at Tel Dan (Photo by Don Knebel)
the Temple in Jerusalem. During excavations at Tel Dan in 1994, archaeologist Avraham Biran discovered pieces of a broken stele (monument) erected by King Hazael of Aram-Damascus in the late ninth century B.C., boasting of capturing Dan and killing Israel’s King Jehoram. Most scholars now believe the Aramaic writing on the stele also says Hazael killed Ahaziah, “son of the king of the House of David,” the first non-Biblical evidence of David’s existence. Although the now famous Tel Dan stele confirms the historicity of David and his dynasty, it
contradicts the Biblical account of the Israelites’ battle with Hazael. According to the Book of Second Kings, Jehoram and Ahaziah were killed in a coup after the battle by their general Jehu, who then became king. Even details in battle reports can reflect their author’s point of view. 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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UPSTAIRS BATH: The plumbing in the upstairs bath was upgraded to modern standards. A tub was upgraded to a tub/shower combination. The original shower tile was removed and replaced with 4x4 gloss black tile in a diagonal pattern on the side walls. The white and black basketweave tile used for the niche and bathroom floor gives a cohesive look with the rest of the bathroom. Stone veneer was installed over the top of existing stainless steel sheets to add texture and warmth to the bathroom.
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