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It is our position Conner Prairie Interactive History Park is an important asset for Hamilton County. Named a 2010 National Medal for Museum and Library Science recipient, Conner Prairie draws visitors and attention from around the world. Conner Prairie is a unique quest to bring history alive through immersion in experience, rather than a regurgitation of facts. At Conner Prairie, a visitor can become a recruit ready to battle against “Morgan’s Raids” on Indiana during the Civil War, a fur trader negotiating with the Lenape Indians, or an Indiana farmer in 1836. Residents of Hamilton County who only visit to listen to a “Symphony on the Prairie” are missing all of what the park has to offer. There is something for all ages – from the new “hands-on” play village in Dupont, Indiana (focus on early childhood learners) to the realistic 1859 Balloon Voyage Ride, to Grandparent’s Day Wednesdays. The Apple Store is open selling goodies and products made in the USA. As history education takes a backseat role to Math and English, it is important for parents to “fill the gap” in their children’s education. Take another look at the museum right in your own backyard. Look at www.connerprairie.org for more info or to donate.

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FROM THE BACKSHOP Curtain comes down on successful market The end of this year’s Westfield Farmers Market seems to have arrived too soon for some – including us – but what a run it had! The city and other organizers, the volunteers and the vendors all are to be commended for an effort that saw booth space expand to “bigger than ever” numbers and - get this - more than a half-ton of fresh produce donated to area homeless shelters. You simply cannot buy that kind of forward payment, probably the greatest market-associated gesture of them all. And so we’re left to await next year’s arrival and wonder what the planners and vendors will have in store to boost everything up to the next level. We don’t doubt for a moment they won’t succeed. May the off-season be good to all. Proving it’s never too soon to look ahead, Westfield in Bloom, which is responsible for maintaining the farmers market garden, will begin planning for next year on Oct. 6. Please check volunteer opportunities at www.westfield.in.gov. ••• In nine days, Promising Futures of Central Indiana, now in its 38th year, will play host to a very special – and incredibly important evening of fun and fundraising. We’re proud to be a sponsor of the Shaken, Not Stirred

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg Martini Party at the Ritz Charles (6:30 p.m., Sept. 29). Promising Futures is a private, not-for-profit agency whose residential-care programs are licensed by the Department of Child Services. It benefits pregnant and parent teens, and the staff and clients truly need your help. Attending this party would be one way to assist, but you should feel free to donate in other ways throughout the year. This event will include the aforementioned libations as well as silent and live auctions. The organization also is accepting additional corporate sponsorships. We urge you to get involved, and for more information you may contact Michele Whelchel at 773.6342 or mwhelchel@promisingfutures.org.

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Dependent-minded Commentary By Terry Anker Some weeks ago, I was following an email thread surreptitiously. I can, at times, be a little bit of a thought voyeur. Although I enjoy exchanging messages with a number of different folks about topics as varied as the fate and reminiscences of our alma mater to the modern state of the free market, I sometimes simply watch the interactions as they fill my inbox, deciding not to enter the fray. Much like sitting silent at the dinner table as the rest of the family relates stories of their passing day I enjoy the discourse uninterrupted by my own participation. At any rate, the communication garnering my attention pertained to access to higher education. This time, unlike the countless times this commonplace topic struck my ear, I was reminded of my own graduate education in Bloomington many years ago. Although I have no idea if the policy still exists, at the time entering students were required to sign a pledge promising we would not hold a job during our first year of study. Perhaps the intentions were

good enough – working students were more likely to struggle in the vigorous academic environment. But as often is the case with good intentions, there was a more nefarious side to consider. Working class students found themselves mandated to get loans to attend. And for anyone pursuing that education immediately following undergraduate completion, they were likely required to get a parental cosigner exposing mom and dad to the debt obligation. The alternative was to not attend the school – or to lie and get a job anyway. You can guess my choice. Does it make sense to create systems that reward those who chose to become dependent upon institutionally imposed mandates rather than individuals who are willing to work harder to accomplish their goals?

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DISPATCHES » Westfield in Bloom – Westfield Parks and Recreation will be hosting their first committee meeting Oct. 6 at the Westfield Administration building. Westfield in Bloom is looking for volunteers for one of their several committees. » Storytime for kid – Bring your children to Westfield Washington’s Public Library every Monday and Tuesday for stories, songs and art time. Visit the library Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for toddlers and 1 p.m. for preschoolers and Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. for Preschoolers and 11:15 a.m. for Toddlers. » Fight Lou Gehrig’s disease – The ALS Association Indiana Chapter’s walk to defeat ALS will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday at White River State park. For more information about participating in the walk contact Aubrey Rhodes at arhodes@alsindiana.org. » Right to read – Westfield Washington Public Library will be celebrating National Banned Books Week Monday at 6:30 p.m. Read a five-minute portion from the banned book of your choice. Sign up with reference services. » Singin’ in the rain – The classic musical will be entertaining audiences at Beef and Boards dinner theatre, 9301 North Michigan road. The stage version of the musical movie will run Sept. 1 through Oct. 9. For reservations call the Beef and Boards box office at 317.872.9664.

No more pity party COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson Lately I’ve been having a bit of a pity party for myself. Work has been unbelievably stressful and time-consuming, which has led to both a disgusting house and neglected kids. I’ve felt taken advantage of, unappreciated and have pretty much vented to anyone with ears. All of my other roles of wife, daughter, sister, and friend have been forgotten or temporarily abandoned while I’ve struggled to keep my head above the rough and often treacherous waters of working mom. Well no more. I spent the holiday weekend with family and a couple of good movies. I now have a whole new perspective on my life. So thank you to . . . Soul Surfer. Have you seen this flick yet? It’s based on the true story of a girl from Hawaii who lost an arm in a shark attack but went on to become a professional surfer. It’s not produced well, it doesn’t showcase quality acting and there is a strong Christian bend; however, the film struck a chord with me. This little girl could have quit surfing forever and no one would have judged her in the least. But she chose to try. She chose to not let any obstacle stop her from realizing her dream. And I’m making lame excuses for why I don’t exercise or read to my kids anymore? The Help. This film explores the complicated relationship between Southern white women

» Tea Party rally – The Tea Party of Hamilton County will host a “Citizens for a Stronger America Rally” from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Hamilton County 4-H Grounds, 2003 Pleasant St. in Noblesville. The rally will include food and craft vendors, a Wright Brothers concert/dance, and featured speakers Greg Garrison, 93.1 FM radio talk show host, and State Sen. Mike Delph. Admission is $10; children 12 and under are not charged.

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1. Don’t try to handle your divorce on your own. In the interest of saving time and money, people are willing to compromise and are turning to the internet and online websites offering divorce packages and forms to “do it yourself.” Without more understanding of the law, they often don’t realize they could be compromising their legal rights. Preparing legal documents without the benefit of a legal opinion may result in unintended consequences that could be even more costly or impossible to correct in the future. Do talk with a law firm that can offer options, including alternatives to litigation, to help you save on attorneys’ fees. 2. Don’t assume traditional litigation is the best option. A common misunderstanding is that it is better for a judge to make decisions if spouses cannot agree. The reality is that litigation limits the decision-making of both parties and increases attorneys’ fees. You and your spouse are in the best position to determine what happens to your children and your property. There are cases where negotiation or mediation are not appropriate because of abuse or mental health issues, or these options prove ineffective. To determine a good strategy, find an attorney who will focus on what is best for you, your family and your financial situation. 3. Establishing a good rapport with your attorney is essential. You’ll want to feel comfortable communicating with your attorney. Don’t hesitate to ask your attorney questions. Find an attorney who educates you about divorce law and your options so you can make informed decisions. You and your attorney need to work as a team to strategize about the necessary steps in your case. Be sure to let your attorney know what matters most to you, whether it is keeping your home, retaining your retirement, receiving legal custody or more parenting time. With that knowledge, your attorney is better equipped to help you reach your goals either by negotiation in the conference room or litigation in the courtroom. Remember, these suggestions are not meant to be legal advice. You should consult an attorney to discuss the specifics of your situation. Look for Part 2 of this series on Surviving Divorce in two weeks.

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Making downtown home By Lindsay Eckert lindsay@youarecurrent.com The heart of downtown Westfield will have 44 new front doorsteps on Union Street come 2012. J.C. Hart Co. will break ground on Union Street Flats, a new market-rate apartment complex, in January. Twenty buildings will house one-, two- and three-bedroom units at 441 S. Union St. Union Street Flats’ rates will range from $700 to $1,200 per month; will offer amenities such as a fitness center, indoor basketball gymnasium and an Internet café. Mark Juleen J.C. Hart Co. director of marketing said Union Street Flats

will be set on Cool Creek Trail and be a tight link to Westfield’s growing downtown. “We’ve carved out a unique setting for residents; the apartment complex connects to trail systems and is an extension of the redevelopment of downtown,” Juleen said. “We saw a demand for more apartments and the growth in Westfield grabbed our attention.” The development will be J.C. Hart Co.’s second in Westfield. The Carmel-based company also developed the living community, Ashley Place, across the street from the future Union Street Flats.

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The next steps for Grand Junction and Grand Park By Lindsay Eckert lindsay@youarecurrent.com Grand Junction Downtown Redevelopment Project is on its way to renovating downtown. The project received a $100,000 grant from the Legacy Fund in June and has been moving forward since it was approved by the Westfield City Council shortly before receiving the grant. Mayor Andy Cook said Midland trail and Old Friends Cemetery Park have already been reworked and the project’s next step is buying the property for the Grand Junction Plaza. “We are evaluating locations in flood planes to determine if we can build there,” Cook said. Cook said developments like J.C. Hart Company’s future Union Street Flats apartment complex and other businesses building near the future Grand Junction location is how he wants the private sector involved.

“We want the private sector to locate around Grand Junction,” Cook said. “ J.C. Hart Company is doing exactly what the redevelopment project was intended for, to get more people living downtown.” Westfield’s Grand Park, a 350-acre sports center with competitive fields, was introduced more than a year ago and Cook said residents can expect more fields opening in 2012 and a sports facility in 2013. “Grand Park’s next step is undergoing designing for concession stands, maintenance buildings and the park’s lighting,” Cook said. Cook said he will make a major announcement this week regarding tenants for athletic fields. Follow us on twitter @youarecurrent and like us on Facebook to get the latest details on Grand Park’s announcement.

Lantern Awards: Chamber of Commerce honors citizen, volunteer and business a good cause. Gapinski teamed with By Lindsay Eckert Firestone tires to build a farm in Africa lindsay@youarecurrent.com that provides job opportunities to locals Westfield Chamber of Commerce is and money for Christian schools in the bringing history and community tocountry. gether with the 30th annual celebration Although Gapinski said he’s thrilled of outstanding Westfield residents and Gapinski to receive the award, he finds the real business owners. reward in giving. Chamber of Commerce’s Lantern “My dad always taught me to find a Awards is bringing glowing recognition way to use your time, talents and treato Citizen and Volunteer of the year as sures to give back to others. My famwell as Business of the Year. The Chamily and I give all three, it takes people ber will honor award recipients Saturday to make a community and the more night at The Palomino for a black-tie we can all give our time, talents and affair and entertainment. Thompson treasures the nicer our community will Although the event was first named be,” Gapinski said. “If you’re not giving “Community Night,” the Chamber reyou’re not living.” named the event in 2007 to represent Westfield’s Volunteer of the year, James Thompson said ties to the Underground Railroad. Despite the helping students reach their academic goals and name change Westfield Chamber of Commerce help provide college scholarships with Chamber Executive Director Julie Sole said the event’s repof Commerce has been one of the biggest honors. resentation of community ranging from educaThompson, a former engineering firm owner, tors to city leaders is what the night is about. opened Huntington Learning Center more than “Westfield is an eclectic group with a rich six years ago with his wife. The business hires history of caring,” Sole said. “Our Chamber educators to help students in grades kindergaris community-oriented and a natural tie-in to ten through 12th to improve their grades and our roots of caring for our community, Lantern prepare for their futures. Awards represents that spirit.” “I always wanted to work with kids and I Citizen of the year recipient, Jim Gapinski, didn’t like retirement opening the business was a said it’s an honor to be recognized in the city good fit for me,” Thompson said. “I like seeing he’s called home for 27 years. the kids succeed to hear them come in and say Gapinski moved to Westfield after buying ‘I got an A on my math test for the first time’ or Heartland Growers and built his business with ‘I got that extra scholarship because I increased his wife and their nine children. my SAT score’ is very rewarding.” “Westfield was quite small at the time. We Ameriana Bank, Primrose Schools, Westfield moved into the town, became a part of it and Fire Department, Westfield Police Department we grew up with Westfield,” Gapinski said. and Westfiled Washington Schools were also Gapinksi said his business travels far beyond recognized. Westfield’s borders and he said it’s always for

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Carmel native gets feet wet in musical them ever since.” Current in Westfield Noonan graduated from Mondays might bring CarAnderson University in 2009 mel native Kristen Noonan with a Bachelor of Arts degree down, but rainy days certainly in music, and a minor in voice won’t! After all, each day Noonand dance performance. She an performs in the current has performed in several shows show at Beef & Boards Dinner at Beef & Boards since, includTheatre is a rainy day – and ing “Joseph and the Amazing she’s loving every minute. Technicolor Dreamcoat,” “SevPart of the cast of the roen Brides for Seven Brothers” mantic comedy “Singin’ in the and even the children’s show Rain,” Noonan is a 2005 grad“The Little Mermaid” in addiuate of Carmel High School tion to “Singin’ in the Rain.” where she participated in two Performing at the dinner themusicals and the Ambassadors Carmel native Kristen atre is particularly meaningful show choir. Noonan performs in Beef to her, too. “I was also part of the very first & Board’s production of “When I was little, my Applied Music class, taught by “Singin’ in the Rain.” Lamonte Kuskye, which I believe Photo provided by Patricia Rettig grandparents used to take me to the Sunday matinees at Beef & Boards,” has grown in popularity quite a bit,” she said. Noonan said. “It was something special they’d Although Noonan has been performing for do for all the grandkids periodically.” some time, it has not always been on the stage. Now a professional performer on that stage, “When I was younger, I was a competitive Noonan is grateful for all she has learned. rhythmic gymnast, and I won titles at the re“It has been a true pleasure getting to work gional and national level,” she said. with Ron Morgan in the professional world afBut it was in high school that her vocal perter knowing him as a choreographer for the high forming really took off. school,” she said. “I suppose I owe my musical theater inter“Singin’ in the Rain” is on stage now through est to my high school choir director, Lamonte Oct. 9. To reserve your ticket to see Noonan Kuskye,” she said. “His passion is very contaand the rest of the cast, call 872-9664 or visit gious! I was in my first musical my junior year www.beefandboards.com. at Carmel High School and have been doing

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Basically gin with sparkling lemonade, the Tom Collins cocktail was born of the Great Tom Collins Hoax of 1874. The hoax began as a game, in which someone would ask another if he’d seen Tom Collins, asserting that this character (who didn’t really exist) had been spreading rumors about him. A flurry of urgent searching would ensue, and the supposedly maligned searcher would end up feeling foolish.

My staff has surveyed tailgaters across the country. These people fed us, cheered our efforts and told us what they liked to eat at their tailgate parties. First choice (with 31%) was premium sausage like bratwurst, italian or smoked flavor. The second choice was miscellaneous sandwiches (25.6 %) and third choice was hamburgers (13.2 %). If you think about it, people want to have their tailgate Ingredients: 1 Cup flour, 1/2 Cup whole wheat flour, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 3/4 cup canola oil, 1 Cup packed light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 2 Cups carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces Frosting: 6 oz. softened cream cheese, 1 Cup confectioners sugar sifted, 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg, 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, 2 Tbsp. finely chopped pecans Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Lightly butter a 13/9 baking dish. Combine flours, cinnamon, baking

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powder, and salt in a large bowl; add the pecans; stir to blend. Place the oil, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in the bowl of your food processor. Process until blended then gradually add the carrots through the feed tube while the motor is running. Process until the carrots are finely chopped. Pour the carrot mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well blended. Spread the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 35 minutes, or until the edges pull away from the sides and you can place a tooth pick into the middle and it comes out dry. Cool on a wire rack.

To make the frosting beat the cream cheese and conf. sugar until smooth. Add the lemon juice, nutmeg and vanilla. Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and then sprinkle with chopped pecans. Cut into bars. Decorate each with an icing orange carrot with green leaves. Or decorate each with a team “letter” symbol, like the ND for Notre Dame.

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Heat a dry large cast-iron skillet over moderately high heat until hot, then pan-roast corn, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Cook white part of scallions in butter with garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon each cumin and chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until scallions are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in corn, tomatoes, and jalapeños. Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and sprinkle on both sides of steak. Grill, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into thickest part of meat registers 130°F, 18 to 20 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a grooved cutting board and let stand 5 minutes before slicing. While steak is standing, reheat corn mixture over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro and scallion greens if you choose. Spoon corn on top of sliced steak.

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Instinctually and partly right COMMENTARY By David Cain We all have a tendency to underrate our instincts. Out instincts are what keep us alive. Our instincts are what feed us. Our instincts are what keep us from harm. And our instincts are at play every day in all aspects of our life. If this were caveman times, we’d perhaps have a greater appreciation for our instincts. We’d listen to how we feel more than what we thought, we’d trust our initial reactions rather than second guessing them. But there are no dinosaurs chasing us around. In today’s world we all spend time analyzing decisions, calculating outcomes, measuring possibilities and weighing alternatives - sometimes to the point of exhaustion. Is all the cognitive effort worth it? Is all the thinking really over-thinking? Is it time to rethink thinking? Too often the well intended decision-making efforts simply slow everything down – long meetings to hash out issues, discussing decisions yet again. Call it micromanaging, call it sound business, or call it the slowdown showdown. Nothing seems to grind things to a halt more than overthinking decisions. Have we all forgot, it’s okay to

be wrong? At least if you are willing to be wrong, you are willing to move forward. Instincts are our internal compass telling us what to do to survive. Even though our culture has evolved and we know more than our cavemen ancestors, we still make decisions based on the same fundamentals. We make decisions based on our instincts and our instincts are all about survival. Your decisions today might not all be life or death, but they are still principled on survival only in the context of all the things that matter to you in your life. I’ve recommitted to listening to my instincts. Hear the problem, feel the solution. I’m okay being wrong because it is really partly right. I can’t remember too many times where I’ve been completely wrong. Maybe it’s time to call it partly right when things don’t go perfectly? Maybe it’s time to rebrand wrong? Maybe it’s time to trust your instincts more? And maybe you’ll eliminate a few meetings and anxieties along the way.

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What to do if you found a hound PETS By John Mikesell Five things you should do if you find a stray dog. If the dog is wearing a collar and tags with current contact information for his owner, you’re in luck –and the rest of the information is not relevant. Take him to your local shelter. Don’t panic; you don’t have to leave him there if you are concerned your local shelter is unsafe, unclean, or poorly managed. If the dog has as owner who is actually trying to find the dog, the owner will most likely come to the shelter to look for the dog. Few people, except the most dedicated owners, think to read the ads in the classified section or on craigslist. Ask the shelter staff to scan the dog, to see if he has an implanted microchip. If he does, the staff should be able to help you track down contact information for the dog’s owner.

This seems like a no-brainer, but it is not always the first thought you have. It always is a surprise to me, how many dogs and cats are not chipped. If he does not have a microchip, and you don’t want to leave him at the shelter, you should at least file a “found dog” report at the shelter. This protects you in case you end up deciding to keep the dog or you give the dog to a friend. It shows you made a reasonable effort to find the dog’s owner. If the owner shows up some time later and wants his dog back, you’ll need to be able to prove the attempt was made in order to protect your right to the dog. Some shelters take a photo of the dog for their “found dog” reports and file those online. Few people are aware shelters keep these reports; most people just check the shelter kennels and/ or website. Take a photo of the dog and make a “found dog” flier; post it in as many places as you can

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Spirituality By Bob Walters One of the great big things largely missing from contemporary Christianity is a coherent understanding of church history. And by church history, I don’t mean Vatican II, the Billy Graham crusades, or the establishment clause of the U.S. Constitution’s first amendment. I mean the years and decades immediately following Jesus Christ’s ministry, death and resurrection, followed by centuries of doctrinal and church development. Why, or rather, how, did Christianity thrive in those early years when no modern understanding of popular faith can explain its survival? Jesus wasn’t especially well known. Christians were killed, oftentimes in horrible ways, for the crime of simply being Christian. Jewish scripture was not widely known outside of Judaism. There were no Bibles, and the New Testament was unwritten. And yet, here were these spirit-filled Christians. Pagan idols were manmade. The mythic gods provided stories but no consequential teaching. Roman law dictated worship of Caesar. Academics of the day relied on the Greek understanding of evidence and logical proof. Yet here were these Christians, worshipping the living Son of the Creator God incarnate among

mankind, revealing the truth of God’s love for His creation, and dying to erase mankind’s sin. How do you explain that? The thing is … you can’t explain it. What happened in those earliest years of Christianity was that eyewitnesses to the life of Jesus shared what they saw and heard, and in faith followed Christ as their Lord. There was evidence and proof in the hearts of the eyewitnesses, and by the power of the Holy Spirit those hearts continued in faith through the generations of mankind. The Spirit remains with us even now. It’s not enough for today’s Christian to read the Bible’s Book of Acts (written by the Apostle Luke), memorize verse 2:42, and say, “OK, let’s sing some breezy modern worship songs, feel good about Jesus, and come back to church next week.” The story of Christianity is magnificen. Jesus, our rest, is eternal and infinite … but hard to explain. Knowing where the faith has been can build our hope in where our faith, as one body of believers, is going. Bob Walters (www.believerbob. blogspot.com, email rlwcom@aol. com), who knows Christianity is more about where we’re going than where we’ve been, nonetheless recommend’s Alister McGrath’s “Christian Theology” and Robert Wilken’s “The Spirit of Early Christian Thought.” Don’t just “look up” … look it up!

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Custom bath remodel with enlarged walk-in shower COMMENTARY By Larry Greene ORIGINAL MASTER BATH: This home is located in the Feather Cove subdivision in the Geist area. When the homeowners recently purchased their 20-year-old home, they knew the master bath was the first thing on their list to renovate. According to the homeowners, “We had this small fiberglass shower (think telephone booth), carpeting on the floor, very short vanities, poor space utilization and out-of-date fixtures and countertops.” NEW CUSTOM DESIGN: The design team set out to modify the overall floor plan as needed to come up with a functional design to meet the owner’s needs. According to the owner, “The 3-D design experience was excellent. We were able to work in a real-time basis to make changes and immediately see a 3-D rendering of the finished bathroom.” FAVORITE FEATURES: The homeowner commented, “The redesign of our space allowing us to have a full size walk-in shower is our favorite part of the remodel. The features we enjoy include the efficient use of space, walk-in shower, taller counters, new travertine flooring, free standing tub, upgraded fixtures and new coun-

Before tertops. We enjoy it very much.” CONSTRUCTION LESSONS: Materials were all ordered in advance and stored offsite, thus avoiding delays caused by late delivery. The construction phase lasted about four weeks. The bathroom was sealed with a zippered “air lock” to keep any dust from the remainder of the house. Each day drop cloths were placed over hardwood floors and removed at the end of the day. Carpeting was protected with a self-sticking durable plastic sheet, it survived throughout the construction. SHOWER DETAILS: The walk-in shower includes a frameless glass enclosure with two panels and brushed nickel hardware. The new

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Back to school and backpacks HUMOR By Dick Wolfsie I never wore a bike helmet when I was a kid. I have no recollection of using seatbelts. Things were different in those days. My Little League baseball coach instructed us not to drink water when we were practicing because it would give us a stomach ache. Every time my mother bought me a pair of shoes, they did an X-ray on both my feet for good measure and then I’d also get zapped with a chest X-ray anytime I went to the pediatrician. I’m not into conspiracy theories, but looking back now, this may have been a well-executed plot to prevent “Baby Boomers” from living into adulthood and bleeding dry all the future Social Security and Medicare funds. I don’t ever remember wearing a backpack when I was a kid. Most of us had three-ring binders and we stacked our algebra and English lit book on top then trotted down the hall to class. A few nerds (or whatever they were called in the 1960s) carried briefcases. This made it tough on bullies because it was hard to get both a seventh grader and an attaché case into a locker. The hottest new thing in backpacks is L.L. Bean’s Turbo Transit II, which is also the highspeed train my sister takes to work from Long Island to Manhattan. The backpack is 2,400 cubic inches, the ideal size, say the Bean counters. Of course, if you told me that 2,400 cubic inches

is the size of my front lawn, I’d have believed that, also. Now, scientists say: “A loaded backpack should not exceed 10 percent of the child’s weight, so a grade-schooler who weighs 100 pounds should only be hauling (wait, wait, don’t tell me)—10 pounds.” This astounding calculation comes to us from the fine folks at the American Occupational Therapy Association, who also note: “A backpack worn too low will cause a child’s shoulders to hunch and neck to lean forward.” We didn’t have backpacks in the 1960s, but that’s still a darn good description of my entire high school graduating class parading up to get their diplomas. AOTA researchers roamed the corridors of hundreds of high schools and asked more than 1,000 students if they could weigh them and then weigh their backpacks. About 50 percent did exceed the recommended limit. The other half called school security. Last year there were 29,754 backpack-related injuries reported by emergency rooms across the country. I’m not sure what that means, but this has to be a good thing for today’s aspiring scholars. “The dog ate my homework” just doesn’t cut it anymore.

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