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Congregations Initiative – Westfield Friends Church is participating in the Youth Ministry Major Grant Initiative at the Center for Congregations. The Youth Ministry Grant Initiative is for congregations wanting to develop new and sustainable youth programming opportunities for sixth through 12th graders in their own congregation. The program includes financial support and a thorough educational component. Westfield Friends, 324 S. Union St., is one of 30 congregations accepted into the program. For more information, visit www.centerforcongregations.org.
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Steve Perkins gets the surprise of a lifetime as his Latin class is disrupted with the announcement of him winning Indiana Teacher of the Year on Oct. 4. (Photo by Robert Herrington) Founded Jan. 29, 2008, at Westfield, IN Vol. VI, No. 39 Copyright 2013. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved. 30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444 info@youarecurrent.com The views of the columnists in Current in Westfield are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.
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Despite a crisp morning air, hundreds of students, parents and family members gathered at the Countryside Clubhouse to walk education to school on Oct. 9. Oak Trace Elementary students and parents meet at the subdivision’s clubhouse at 8 a.m., and were escorted to school by Westfield Police Dept. officers, Mayor Andy Cook and school staff members. This was the second year for the event at Oak Trace. Last year’s walk was such a success they plan to offer the event yearly. The event is part of a larger initiative through the City of Westfield Parks and Recreation. The city received a Safe Routes to School Grant from IDOT which helps fund safer transportation alternatives. Currently the city is focusing on Oak Trace to be used as a model for the program. Officials said eventually events like Walk-To-School will be implemented throughout the school district.
Cpt. Charles Hallowell talks with a few students as they walk to Oak Trace Elementary.
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Mayor Andy Cook talks with a few students about local government as they walk to Oak Trace Elementary.
Oak Trace Elementary School Principal Robin Lynch walks with a student.
DVD review “Pacific Rim” tied the knot on a substandard summer of movies. It had something old, something new, plenty of stuff borrowed and something totally unique. Co-writer/director Guillermo del Toro basically paired the big monster of Godzilla with the mammoth robots of 1960s TV shows and said, “Hey, what would happen if they fought?”Read more at currentnightandday.com.
Celebration of life – Riverview Hospital will host a Celebration of Life from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 17. The special evening of fellowship and sharing will be hosted by Julia Moffitt. Keynote speaker, Kathleen Spears, CEO of Cancer Support Community-Central Indiana, will share her expertise on survivorship. Two local survivors will Moffitt also share remarkable stories of their journeys to overcome cancer. The celebration will take place at The Mill Top Banquet and Conference Center, 802 Mulberry St., Noblesville. Cost for the evening is $8 per person and registration is required. To register, visit www.riverview.org or call 776-7999. Prevention program – Learn how to prevent child sexual abuse by registering for this impactful and important program for parents and adults who work with children. Stewards of Children teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Chaucie’s Place, is offering this training in Noblesville from 5:15 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville Community Room, 150 N. 17th St. Preregistration is required and space is limited. Cost is $15 per person. For more information or to register, visit http://chauciesplace.org/ october-stewards-of-children-registration. Author visit – Romance novelist Brenda Hiatt will be visiting the Hamilton North Public Library in Cicero at 4 p.m. Nov. 5 to promote her first young adult romance novel, Starstruck. She will be doing a short question and answer session followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase at the event. For more information, contact Sarah Bourg at sbourg@hnpl.lib.in.us or 984-5623.
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Local ballet school, the Indiana Ballet Conservatory, raised more than $31,000 to benefit pediatric cancer research at its “Pointe to the Cure” on Oct. 4 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. This fundraising event was inspired by a special boy named Joey Keller, who was only 7 when he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer called Medulloblastoma. Read more at currentinwestfield.com.
In his new book “Killing Jesus,” Bill O’Reilly presents a historical look at the life, times and death of Jesus Christ from a most unusual point of view that Jesus Christ was the Son of God. O’Reilly and co-writer Martin Dugard, both Roman Catholics, provide welcome perspective by animating the living-color context of the life Jesus lived without insisting that Jesus is a lie. Read more at currentinwestfield.com.
National honor Local 4-H’ers Zachary Cochran and Kyle Schmidt represented Hamilton County and Indiana in the electric competition at the 63rd Annual National 4-H Engineering Challenge in West Lafayette. Cochran won top honors and Schmidt placed second. Read more at currentnoblesville.com.
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Shamrock Survey
What is your favorite fall activity?
“Apple cider. I love that stuff. We’ve already gone through two gallons at my house.” Madeline Steele sophomore
“I love hot apple cider!” Amy Bennett senior
“I love carving pumpkins.” Nate Fauntleroy senior
“I love bonfires, drinking tea and being at home.” Rachel Golliher senior
Photos and answers were taken by Current in Westfield intern Emily O’Connor, a senior at Westfield High School
Meet your teacher, Jennifer Stevenson dents? I want my students to always strive to do their best, and to love learning along the way. What do you encourage parents to Grade/Subject: First grade, Carey Ridge do at home to help their children Elementary strengthen particular skills? We all Number of education years teaching: 21 say it every time - read to your child, and also listen to them read to you. I also Background/ would say encourage and support your Schooling: Riverview High School, child as they work to learn independence, Sarasota, Fla.; bachelor of elementary be it shoe tying, making their own lunch, education, Stetson University, DeLand, or monitoring their own homework Fla.; and master of education, Stetson Stevenson responsibilities. University. What is your favorite movie? Shawshank Why did you become a teacher? I had a Redemption very influential teacher in fourth grade, Miss Who is your favorite musician or band? I Tasseff. I had a rough year in third grade and like many kinds of music, but love country: Darius she brought me around to loving school again. I Rucker, Rascal Flatts and Lyle Lovett. really admired her and wanted to grow up and What’s something your students might be just like her. I even remember making her a not know about you? I love sleeping in on the “pet rock.” weekend! What goals do you have for your stunews@currentinwestfield.com
Clarification – On Oct. 2 the Hamilton County Council’s approved the $8.4 million purchase of hangars and the terminal building at Indianapolis Executive Airport. Councilman Rick McKinney, who was the lone objector, said he would be in favor of the plan if two independent appraisers and inspectors investigated the property; 100 percent of the cost was covered without bonds and “Montgomery Aviation’s contract as FBO/ airport manager would be terminated.” Also, McKinney stated that the supporters’ position that municipal bond rates were at historic lows were inaccurate and County Attorney Mike Howard agreed.
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Demolition and site work begins at the U.S. 31-Ind. 32 intersection at the former Shell gas station and McDonald’s. (Photo by Robert Herrington)
Construction update
What’s happening with the U.S. 31 project? • Site work around the U.S. 31-Ind. 32 intersection is taking place and demolition of buildings continue in preparation of next year’s planned construction.
• Rieth-Riley Construction, the INDOT contractor for the $58 million freeway upgrade to the U.S. 31 Hamilton County Project between 146th Street and 161st Street, recently removed overhang jacks from the bridge. The traffic restrictions also allowed contractors to paint bridge beams last week.
• Last week, E&B Paving and Gradex had overnight traffic restrictions on U.S. 31 and the north side I-465 interchange. The $141 million contract to upgrade U.S. 31 to freeway standards includes interchange improvements at I-465 and new roundabout interchanges at 106th, 116th, 131st and 136th streets are expected to be open to traffic by the end of 2015. Nightly singlelane restrictions allowed contractors to temporarily widen the existing highway in preparation for a traffic shift expected later this month.
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1 Westfield’s wacky answer to the Indianapolis 500 took place Oct. 5 on Westfield’s main drag, South Union Street. In its fifth year, the Grand Junction Derby was organized by the City of Westfield Parks Dept. 1. Gavin Graf, left, and KC Kingshill take off down the starting ramp and residents watch the Grand Junction Derby from both sides of South Union Street. 2. Jack Woodard in the Practical Property Group cart pulls out in front of Nicholas Gibson and his 1947 Indian Chief Motorcycle and side cart. 3. From left: Hannah and Katie Kmetz are pushed by their mother, Leane, in their Wolves in Sheep clothing car. 4. The People’s Choice champion was the Imperial Star Destroyer by the Roberson family (Heather, Micah and David) 5. Westfield Rotary Club members give one final push to try and get driver Mitch Boller across the finish line first. 6. Guitarist David Hetrick and lead singer Kelly Farrell of Ripple Effect perform after the races. For more photos, visit currentinwestfield.com. (Photos by Robert Herrington)
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Cities green with envy of Westfield By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Westfield has been honored for its initiatives to create an environmentally friendly city. The Indiana Association of Achievement Cities and Towns named Westfield as a 2013 IACT Green Community of the Year during its annual conference on Oct. 7. “It was great to be recognized as a green community. In Westfield we make an effort to take care of the resources we are fortunate enough to have so finding ways to run a city in an environmentally friendly way is a priority and I’m thrilled that our efforts were honored,” Mayor Andy Cook said. IACT launched the Green Communities Initiative in 2008 to identify potential cost savings to communities facing budget shortfalls, promote economically competitive quality of life concepts, and ultimately serve as role models for citizens while better protecting the environment. The initiative will expand educational opportunities for municipalities and create a consolidated clearinghouse of data and programs that can be accessed by municipalities. Westfield had to fill out a 49-question survey in the areas of purchasing, operations, measuring success, and sample projects. Not only did the city meet the minimum score required to be a Green Community, but ranked highest among other communities its size. The city’s exemplary
From left: Deputy Mayor Todd Burtron, Teresa Evans of Westfield’s Communications Dept., City Council President Jim Ake, Parks and Recreation Director Melody Jones and IACT Executive Director Matt Greller. Indiana Association of Cities and Towns hold the city’s Green Community of the Year award. (Submitted photo)
efforts in the area of green programs earned them the 2013 IACT Green Community of the Year award in the 10,000 – 49,999 population category. Other 2013 Green Community of the Year award winners are Evansville and Whiting. IACT Green Communities designation recipients were Carmel, Cicero, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Westfield and Whiting.
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services director, member services director and deputy director. Having covered nearly every department, Bredeweg left Indiana to helm the Longtime municipal government advocate Iowa League of Cities, where he stayed for 14 Tom Bredeweg received the 2013 Russell G. Lloyd years. Upon his 2007 retirement in Iowa, Distinguished Achievement Service Award Bredeweg came back to IACT to lead field services efforts and take a leaderfrom the Indiana ship role within the organization once Association of Cities and Towns on Oct. again. 7. The award is given to an individual “While he’ll be sorely missed, I am who has made outstanding contribuso grateful that IACT has been able to tions to local government. Nominees for benefit from the experience, wisdom this prestigious award must display acBredeweg and professionalism of Tom Bredeweg complishments beyond their community, for nearly 24 years,” said IACT Executive Direcincluding contribution to IACT and public service, tor Matt Greller. “Whether assisting on complex leadership and personal initiative. public finance matters, police and fire pensions, Bredeweg will retire in November as IACT’s economic development or educating our memfield services manager, following two stints with bership on the fighting spirit of the Butler Bullthe organization. Beginning in 1975, Bredeweg dogs, Tom has been nothing but a true asset to spent his first 17 years with IACT wearing many all Hoosier cities and towns.” different hats and rising through the ranks. He held roles such as training director, legislative news@currentinwestfield.com
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“I am definitely a talented person and have done a fair bit with those things, but I am still just a kid,” he said. Westfield High School Senior Ethan WorthingIn addition to his academic success, Worthington has been named a semifinalist in the 2014 ton is also an avid runner. Beginning the National Merit Achievement Scholarship Prosport in seventh grade, he has been a part of the varsity cross country team gram. Less than throughout high school. Worthington 1 percent of high school seniors earn has earned all-county and all-conference this recognition for outstanding perfortitles. mance on the Preliminary SAT/National “It’s something I have always done,” Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test taken Worthington said about why he enjoys in their junior year. Worthington was Worthington running. informed about his honor through his Because of his National Merit Finalist status, school counselor. Worthington is competing for 8,000 scholarship “I didn’t even know when I was taking the awards worth $35 million. Approximately 16,000 PSAT that it was a thing,” Worthington said of high school seniors were named 2014 National the National Merit Scholarship program. Merit Scholarship Semifinalists from more than Worthington, the son of Phil and Michelle 1.5 million juniors entered in the program. FinalWorthington, is a member of the National Honor Society. His favorite subject is history, and he as- ists will be announced in spring 2014. About 90 percent of semifinalists are expected to attain pires to become a history teacher. Worthington is undecided on where he will attend college, but finalist standing, and more than half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship. he is applying to Indiana University-Bloomington, Franklin College and Butler University.
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If a zombie apocalypse happened would your family be prepared? The Hamilton County Health Dept. and supporting coalition diversion partners are hosting an information session from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 23 to discuss the recent zombie pop culture phenomenon and what would happen in the event of a major disaster within the community. “It’s a clever way to get some folks attention,” Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Chad Jenkins said. “A couple of years ago, the CDC created a Zombie Preparation program to create a 72-hour preparation kit.” The event will be held at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. It is free and open to the public but not suitable for those under the age of 13. Jenkins said the focus is not on zombies coming for your brains but ways residents can be better prepared for any disaster - more likely a pandemic, tornado, flood or earthquake. “It’s not my intent to scare anybody,” he said. “We’re engaging the community in a fun way. It’s the first time we’re doing something on this scale.” Jenkins said the program will discuss what the county is really doing to support the community during a public health disaster and what residents can do to be involved and keep their family safe. “What has your health medical community
done with their tax payer dollars to prepare for emergencies? This showcases what we have been doing over the past four to five years for them,” he said. Jenkins said the program will highlight three areas including public health emergencies and public safety, and what a home preparedness kit should look like. “If you were isolated at home from a snowstorm or flood, or there were zombies outside, could you stay at home for 72 hours?” Jenkins said. “We’re stretching (necessities) over 12 to 15 weeks to make it affordable.” The third topic is the role of the community and how can they help, with Mandy Stirratt of the Indiana State Dept. of Health. “We’ll list volunteer organizations they could participate in right now with their existing skill sets,” Jenkins said. The first 150 families will receive a free gift, and those who are registered will be entered into a free drawing for emergency supplies from Walmart. To register, visit www.hcprepareszombies.eventbrite.com.
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Community Halloween Party Sponsored by the Hamilton County 4-H Junior Leaders, the annual Community Halloween Party was held Oct. 8 in the Exhibition Center at the Hamilton County 4- H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. The free family activity for youth ages 10 and under included a costume contest, games, prizes, candy and refreshments, a haunted house and a hayride. Above, children line the stage during the costume contest, which awarded prizes in three age groups for prettiest, scariest and most original costumes. For more photos visit currentnightandday.com. (Photo by Robert Herrington)
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Westfield resident, Steve Perkins, named top educator in the state Teachers and students congratulate Latin teacher Steve Perkins in the hallways of North Central High School immediately after he was named Indiana Teacher of the Year on Oct. 4. (Photo by Robert Herrington)
By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Westfield resident Steve Perkins begins every Latin class at North Central High School the same – by saying “Salve!” (hello, everybody). On Oct. 4, the last day of the first cover story nine weeks, Perkins was barely past his first classroom salutation before his door swung open and a flood of cameras and bodies entered. “This was an invasion. The first face I saw was my daughter’s and I immediately reached out to her,” he said. “It was shock and awe.” State Supt. Glenda Ritz announced that Perkins was named the new Indiana Teacher of the Year to a standing ovation from his students. Perkins then left his classroom and received more congratulation as students, staff and past Teacher of the Year winners lined the halls and stairwells of North Central. “It was the students, seeing them line the halls, I’ll have my moment of crying later, I will tell you, because that, that meant everything,” Perkins said. Perkins was selected in May as the Washington Township Teacher of the Year at the year-end celebration for the district. He was told he had a good chance at winning the state award but never put stock in it. “I told my wife, ‘If I do win, I’d want it for the other people. To see how much it could mean for other people who have supported me. The school board members, students, parents, fellow teachers, custodians, councilors – I love this for them,’” he said. Perkins said he comes from an education family. His mother taught fourth grade and his father was a principal and sixth grade teacher. He joked that teaching was in his blood since he was in kindergarten. “I had come home from school and one of my grandmothers had dropped by for a visit. I got out a piece of paper and made her a quiz. When she had finished I gleefully marked all the answers wrong. I thought that’s what teachers did,” he said. “I had wonderful teachers in elementary, junior high and high school. I had three fantastic teachers. I knew then I wanted to teach Latin.” Perkins said he looks forward to several lessons each year – The Aeneid by Virgil for fourth-year students, the war writings of Julius Caesar for second-year students and Roman orator Cicero
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Age: 44 Hometown: New Albany, Ind. Residence: Westfield Education: New Albany High School; bachelors in classical studies and certification in secondary education, Indiana University; and masters in classics, University of Texas. Family: Wife, Melissa, and children, Austin and Olivia. Hobbies: Playing with his children, woodworking, writing fiction and nonfiction and hiking at Indiana State Parks. If he wasn’t teaching, what would he be doing? Realistically – serving in a church somewhere; semi-realistic/semi-fantasy – be a mainstream author; complete fantasy – being lead guitar for an ’80s hair band covering Whitesnake all day. Personal quote: “The Lord has given me an educated tongue to know how to sustain with a word the one who has grown weary,” Isaiah 50:4
for third-year students. “I have replica armor and I wear it to take on the persona of a Roman Centurion. I love that,” he said with a giant smile. “Great speakers are still modeling their speeches after Cicero.” North Central offers seven foreign languages, and Latin has the third-highest enrollment behind French and Spanish. “I love the students and the subject,” he said. “When there is a lot of enthusiasm in the classroom, people want to be around. This is where I want to be.” Perkins’ enthusiasm and energy help him connect with students. “He knows how to make kids feel welcomed. As soon as he opens his mouth you know you belong in his room. He really knows how to connect to people,” North Central senior Ashley Plonski said. “You grow into Latin. He knows your struggles before you even do.” “I knew he could do it,” senior Graham Raby of Westfield said. “He brought Latin back to life. He’s so enthusiastic to pass on his knowledge to you.”
Perkins enthusiasm and ability to connect with students make him a popular educator – having replica armor of a Roman soldier doesn’t hurt either. (Submitted photo)
Raby started Latin as a freshman. “I saw his replica Roman swords and thought, ‘This teacher is so much fun, I just want to try it out,’” he said. “He expects a lot out of you. He creates that personality where you want to meet his expectations. You don’t want to let him down.” Perkins is the third MSD of Washington Township educator to be named Indiana Teacher of the Year. He is the first recipient at North Central. “When I got the news I thought, ‘How do I keep a straight face?,’” North Central Principal Evans Branigan, III said. Latin is offered to all North Central high school students and eighth-grade students. Branigan described Perkins as “overly enthusiastic” and a favorite teacher among his students. “Latin was a dying language at North Central before Steve Perkins. Now we’re running at full capacity. We’ve had to add additional Latin teachers,” Branigan said. “Most teachers teach five classes a day. Steve teaches six because of its popularity. He’s building good citizens, not just good Latin students.”
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FROM THE BACKSHOP Who’s telling the jokes in D.C.?
Kicking the can It is our position that big government has become counterproductive. The president of the United States and Congress are treating the national budget crisis like a big game of “Kick the Can.” The “can” symbolizes major issues that go decades without resolution and continue to affect the livelihood of the American people. Nothing seems to get resolved as the “can” is kicked further down the road just so the players can keep the game going, i.e., remain in office to collect a handsome salary and lifelong benefits. The latest such issue involves a government shutdown resulting in hundreds of thousands of federal employees being furloughed with interruptions in service affecting government contractors and consumers. The shutdown will cost taxpayers even more money with the promise of interest on back pay owed to furloughed employees. Perhaps the president and Congress should move their game to the sandbox where they can all learn to get along. Continuing an endless federal spending spree on credit is really no different than recklessly racking up debt on a personal credit card and having the limit raised so it doesn’t have to be paid off. New debt ceilings can’t be purchased at the hardware store. They come at a much higher cost.
Clear as mud Commentary by Terry Anker With full understanding that one is likely being judged for relying upon the antiquated form of an actual dictionary for information rather than asking Siri, I must begin by noting that recently I pulled a dusty book from the shelf, and with great intention split the tome seeking a greater understanding of a single word. It is true, much of our comprehension comes from the context in which a word is expressed but, if words matter, shouldn’t we make them as precise as our meager abilities might allow them to be? On this particular occasion, a commentator on the BBC world radio station was, as British commentators on the BBC world radio station often do, making use of the English language in a way that exceeded my ability to keep up. The words he deployed, while no doubt entertaining, struck the listener as if designed to intentionally obfuscate the matter at hand. Perhaps, the point was clear but an incomplete command of
the vernacular was the problem. So with the dictionary retrieved and a quick perusal accomplished, I discovered that the tone of the smooth-tongued journalist indeed was inconsistent with what he was actually saying! Words like Quantitative Easing – now shortened in some circles to simply QE – often intentionally belie the intention of the ones behind the fancy phraseology. What is the Defense of Marriage Act designed to defend? Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act? TARP? (Which, by the way, is Troubled Asset Recovery Act). These are all very nice words. How can these not be good things? We like “care” and “defend” and “asset.” Listening is an action. Our duty is to treat it that way.
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.
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Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.
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You might have heard this, but those legislative giants in the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill recently to guarantee back pay for all federal employees furloughed in the continuing government shutdown. As of press time, the Senate had yet to undertake voting on the same measure. How benevolent it was of the Republican-controlled House to approve what amounts to more paid vacation time for federal workers. Yes, the House members of the Grand Old Party really have their priorities straight. But, we can’t and shouldn’t blame these workers; we’re certain they’re just as convulsed in laughter as we are over how pitifully injudicious their bosses are. Or, maybe not. When you consider the body of evidence inside the Beltway, perhaps being paid to not work is just business as usual. If that’s the prevailing model, there certainly is ample substantiation of achievement on that front. ••• We’re pumped about the coming of Grand Park, which will mean more to the city than any of us can possibly measure now. On a recent tour of the facility, which still is under construction but is scheduled to open in the spring, we were in awe of its size and offerings. Everything is first class, well thought out and designed for not just the eventual competitors, but spectators, too. It has to be the finest project of its type in the nation and should prove to be the eventual standard against which others will be judged. Don’t take our word for it, though. See for yourself on Oct. 19, when the free Progress Preview Event is held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be free refreshments and giveaways (while supplies last), and visitors will be encouraged to walk to multiple areas of the park to see the construction progress. Parking will be available in the main lot accessible from 191st Street west of Tomlinson. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.
BELIEVE IT! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Elko, Nevada, everyone walking the streets is required to wear a mask.
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During the weekend a woman approached me at Meijer. As always, I braced myself for a verbal assault. Instead she told me how humor much she loved my column and how well she related to my life. But when my husband returned from the breakfast food aisle, she said, “And this must be Doo. I don’t know how you stand it, with her always ragging on you in a public forum. It must be terrible for you to live with her!” She was dead serious. We all kind of chuckled and then carried on with our separate shopping runs. But the encounter rattled me. Do all of my adoring fans think I hate my husband? Do you all feel we’re on the brink of divorce? Granted, he frustrates me often, and I still can’t understand why cleaning out the garage trumps putting dirty plates in the dishwasher, but truth be told, I like my husband. A lot. So in a departure from my normal “Doo is honking me off,” rant, I’m going to focus on just one of the many reasons why I love him. Bottom line, Doo gets me. He embraces my crazy and understands that as irrationally as I can sometimes behave (particularly around the third week of the month), together we make an amazing partnership. “Wonder spouse power, activate!” For example, just the other day we were trying to resolve a disagreement with a friend. My
immediate response was to shy away from the conflict and allow the person to take advantage of me simply so I could avoid a confrontation. Doo went in the opposite direction, using every hyperbole he could dream up and numerous references to the People’s Court. While we were hashing out our distinctly different opinions, he was able to beef up my confidence so that I could take a stand, and I was able to back him off the litigation ledge. “Form of … a great team!” This summer when we were traveling through North Africa and Turkey, every time I wanted to bag a new experience because I was anxious or tired or afraid of the indigenous snake population, Doo reminded me that this was a once-in-alifetime trip. (Also that if I did somehow manage to get myself bitten by a cobra, I would have an incredibly cool story to tell, assuming I survived.) He refused to allow me to miss any such opportunities. So, yes, I do love my husband, and I know that I am very lucky to have him in my life. I ask that you please remember this one column should you ever see us in the dairy section at Meijer. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.
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Inside jokes, I’m full of them Commentary by Dick Wolfsie
Lately I’ve been home staring at the four walls. Actually all 28 walls. When you are bored, you count things. I have also humor been staring out each of my 16 windows. I’ve been stuck indoors the last few weeks, so I needed to find humorous topics inside my house. Problem is that in more than 600 newspaper columns, I’ve already written about most of the rooms - including the two baths. My very first column was about the garage. Successful people like Levi Strauss and Steve Jobs began their careers with ideas conceived in the garage. This really bugs me. I have never started anything noteworthy in my garage besides my l978 Ford Pinto when it was only nine degrees outside. I should get some points for that. I did start to clean the garage once but I never finished, so I can’t take credit there. I also have written about the basement. Well, we called it the basement until we invested a boatload of money to fix it up; then we started calling it the lower level. The plan was to make a beautiful room where we could entertain guests, sip wine and talk about good books. These days, no humans are allowed downstairs except the men from Orkin. We had a pool table, but we only used the cue sticks to wrangle cobwebs from the ceiling. The playing surface became the perfect resting area for a year’s supply of Bush’s baked beans. Each side pocket held a flashlight. Corner pockets? Duct tape, scotch tape, and electrical tape. We finally sold the pool table. It cost us more to get rid of it than to buy it. The area looks much more open now, but I keep tripping over the cans of beans. After we got a new washing machine in the
laundry room, I wrote about how complicated the instructions were. The buttons gave me options such as silk, cotton, or wool. One setting said hand wash, but I wasn’t going to stick my fingers in there so I opted for Purel instead. The setting for big and bulky scared the dog half to death. The dryer had a setting called super hot, which I told my wife was a setting especially for her. Sounds romantic, but we weren’t at a dreamy little café. We were standing knee-deep in dirty sheets and underwear. In my bathroom column, I questioned why my wife never had toothpaste remains in her sink. Or on the mirror or on her towel. How is this possible? Sometimes I scrape off the dried toothpaste blobs in my sink and use them for breath mints. As for the living room and dining room, I wrote about picking out colors for our new carpeting based on the decorating bestseller, “50 Shades of Beige.” I also admitted that in my home office my prized possession, a signed cartoon strip by Charles Schulz, was probably a forgery and not even worth peanuts. I’ve written six columns concerning the kitchen - about expired food, toaster ovens, microwaves and how to properly stack plates in the dishwasher. I have never written about our bedroom because there is no funny stuff going on in there. Hmmm … I may need to rewrite that sentence. I hope to get out more so I can gain more insights for my next humor column.
Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.
READERS’ VIEWS City lost leader and supporter Editor, On Sept. 21, the City of Westfield lost a friend, veteran, patriot and councilman in John Dippel. I was introduced to John shortly after I moved to Westfield. He immediately welcomed me and helped me get involved with Westfield affairs locally in Centennial and city-wide. As a man of principle, John would certainly let folks know where he stood on the issues, but he was always willing to discuss them with constituents people he saw as friends and neighbors, not just faceless potential votes. An ardent supporter of the transition from
town status, John saw it through to fruition and in essence can be considered a Founding Father of the CITY of Westfield as it is currently known. Whether helping other candidates, being seen around Centennial or Westfield at large, or volunteering at the Independence Day fair, John Dippel was a source of knowledge and mirth. I was happy to call John councilman and privileged to call him friend. My prayers are with his family to have a short mourning period but a lifetime of fond memories. Sanford D. Horn, 46074
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Are you yearning to watch a movie you can actually relate to, rather than view yet another shoot ‘em up flick? film The Heartland Film Festival probably has a movie to fit your tastes. The 22nd incarnation of the event arrives Oct. 17 and continues through Oct. 26. A record of 134 independent films will be shown at a record number of theaters in Indianapolis. Tim Irwin, Heartland Film Festival’s artistic director, recommends coming out for two events if viewers are short on time. The opening ceremony will be conducted Oct. 17 and will feature the world premiere of “Gimme Shelter” starring actress Vanessa Hudgens. The screenings will be at 4 and 7:30 p.m. at the Indianapolis Museum of Art and a special red carpet event with the stars will be held at 6:15 p.m. The following day, Oct. 18, all the winning movies will be screened twice at the AMC theaters in Castleton, 6020 E. 82nd St. in Indianapolis. “Come for the star power and stay for the movies,” Irwin said. The awards ceremony will be held in the intimate confines of the Indiana Repertory Theatre on Oct. 19, but unfortunately it has already sold out. And on Oct. 26 the festival will come to a close with a premiere of “The Book Thief” and a red carpet event featuring Academy Awardwinning actor Geoffrey Rush. One of the premiere attractions at the festival is sure to be “Medora” – a documentary film shot in Indiana that focuses on the high school boys basketball team that hails from the town of the same name. Andrew Cohn, the film’s director, is the son of Amy Alexander of Fishers. He said he first heard about Medora after reading a 2009 story in the New York Times about how the team had lost all its games. So he and a crew of two holed up in a Seymour hotel and set about trying to document the team’s 2011 season. “We just thought it was going to be a sports documentary,” Cohn said. “Once we got to know the kids, we saw it was much more.” Medora is located south of Brown County and west of Seymour. Part of the collateral damage of globalization, its factories are gone, its families are in disarray and one of the only things holding it together is its high school. So when “Medora” shows images of surrounding towns’ decaying Main Streets and abandoned high schools, the correlation isn’t
lost on viewers. And as Cohn and his crew became more accepted by the players and the town, they quickly realized their documentary wasn’t meant to be about basketball. Cohn said it’s about answering this question, “What happens when small towns disappear?” Cohn said he has screened the documentary for the players, the coaches and the school board. He said the most important praise he re-
ceived was that they liked it. He also said he thinks the festival is the perfect venue to screen the film. “I really respect the Heartland Film Festival,” Cohn said. “We’re excited to be a part of it.” Cohn won’t be able to attend the festival screenings, but he is planning an official Indianapolis premiere Nov. 22 at the Indianapolis History Museum’s IMAX Theater. The entire crew and all the subjects of “Medora” are planning to attend that event.
Amy’s ‘Must-See’ Movies – Amy Pauszek of Ever Film Productions is a Fishers-based movie producer. She also serves as the social media chair for Heartland Film Festival and is a member of the Truly Moving Picture Jury. • ‘Life Inside Out’ – This film centers on a devoted mother of three teenage boys whose youngest son, Shane, is the family misfit. But upon discovering a forgotten guitar and playing at open-mic nights, the mother is able to connect to her son in new ways. Ultimately, her first brave steps Pauszek prove to be the catalyst for changing not only her life, but her son’s, in complex and unpredictable ways. • ‘The Crash Reel’ – Snowboarder Kevin Peace’s dreams of Olympic gold were sidelined when he suffered a traumatic brain injury that left him in a coma. His tight-knit family rallied around him, refusing to let him die. Their bonds were further tested when Kevin not only awoke, but wanted to return to his old competitive life. Chris’s ‘Must-See’ Movies – Christopher Lloyd is a Carmel-based awardwinning film critic with a bachelor’s degree in cinema from New York University and a master’s from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. • The Forgotten Kingdom – Atang Mokoenya is an unemployed, aimless young man who spends his days idling in the slums of Johannesburg. When his father dies, Atang must give up his selfish ways and fulfill his Lloyd father’s humble last wishes: to be buried in the rural kingdom of Lesotho, the country they left 15 years earlier in hopes of a better life. This epic story spans the rugged beauty of a little known mountain country where Atang finds the love of his life, and his place in this world. • Gimme Shelter – Gimme Shelter uncovers the struggle for survival and the hope of redemption through the harsh realities of life on the streets of New Jersey. Based on the lives of actual homeless, pregnant young women, writer and director Ronald Krauss lived in the primary shelter for one year prior to production while writing the Gimme Shelter screenplay.
THIS WEEK Deborah Voigt - Opera singer Deborah Voigt is internationally known as one of the most versatile singers and endearing CARMEL personalities on the stage today. Born in the Midwest and revered for the singular beauty and power of her voice and her captivating presence. Voigt will perform in the operas of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. Catch her performance at the Palladium in Carmel at 8 p.m. Oct. 19. Tickets start at $50. For more information, call 819-3503 or visit www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. BMO Harris Bank Headless Horseman • Conner Prairie’s popular event is haunted by a few new visitors this year: Dr. Acula, a FISHERS vampire dermatologist; Beautisha the cosmetics-loving witch; Harry Fangger, the crooning werewolf; and more. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Gates open at 6 to 9 p.m. • Tickets in advance sold at central Indiana Marsh, MainStreet and O’Malia grocery stores; $10 for Thursday and Sunday shows; $12 if purchased at the gate. Tickets purchased for Friday and Saturday are $14 in advance and $16 at the gate. The event runs through Oct. 27 • 7766006 • www.connerprairie.org Nefarious Noblesville Ghost Walk - The approximately two-hour historic courthouse ghost walk will begin at 7 p.m. NOBLESVILLE Oct. 19. From beer rooms to business, visit the places where the dead continue their spirited affairs and hear their empty voices call from beyond. The group will meet on the south side of the Court House Square. Reservations are required. Cost is $18 for adults, $13 for children and seniors. For more information, call 840-6456 or visit www.unseenpress.com. Grand Park Peek - The City of Westfield is hosting a Progress Preview Event at Grand Park Sports Campus from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. WESTFIELD 19. Attendees of the event will enjoy free refreshments, giveaways and will be encouraged to walk to multiple areas of the park to see the construction progress. This event is free and open to the public. Parking will be available in the main lot accessible from 191st Street west of Tomlinson Road. For more information visit www.grandpark.org. Cancer Sucks - A group called “Sara’s Soldiers” will hold its first Cancer Sucks party on Oct. 19. This group is dedicated to zionsVILLE finding a cure for breast cancer in honor of Sara (Moyer) Carpenter. Sara died in 2012 at age 30, leaving behind a young daughter and husband. The event will be 7 to 10 p.m. at 6653 Westminster Dr., Zionsville. There’s a suggested $10 donation at the door. There will be a band, silent auction and more. If you’d like to see some of the auction items, visit www.facebook.com/ SarasSoldiers. All proceeds will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
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Apple Store at Conner Prairie • The fall season isn’t complete without everything apple-related: apple cider, gourmet hand-dipped candy apples, apple cider slushies and other gift items. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. • Free without museum admission. • 776-6006
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BMO Harris Bank Headless thursday Horseman • Celebrating it’s 30th anniversary, Conner Prairie’s popular event is haunted by a few new visitors this year: Dr. Acula, a vampire dermatologist; Beautisha the cosmetics-loving witch; Harry Fangger, the crooning werewolf; and more. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Gates open at 6 to 9 p.m. • Tickets in advance sold at central Indiana Marsh, MainStreet and O’Malia grocery stores; $10 for Thursday and Sunday shows; $12 if purchased at the gate. Tickets purchased for Friday and Saturday are $14 in advance and $16 at the gate. The event runs through Oct. 27 • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org Nickel Plate Arts Presents: Jaberwocky Fishers • Love to hear and/or tell a good story? On the third Thursday of each month through Dec. 19, scheduled local nonprofessional storytellers will share their experiences in a story, followed by anyone in the audience who wants to tell a related three- to fourminute story. This month’s theme is: “The Scariest Thing That’s Ever Happened to Me!” Material appropriate for older teens and adults. Cash wine, beer and soft drinks available. Light snacks offered for free. • Hamilton East Public Library, Fishers • 7 to 8:30 p.m. • 452-360 • 773-9008 • www.storytellingarts.org Carmel Community Players Present: ‘Talking With…’ • An eclectic mix of female characters ranging from a baton twirler, a snake handler, an exrodeo rider and an actress desperate for a job entertain, move and terrify in this play that won the 1982 American Theater Critics Association Award. • Clay Terrace Lifestyle Center, Carmel • 8 p.m. Oct.17 through 19; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Runs through Oct. 27 • Adults: $15; $12 for students and seniors • 815-9387 • www.carmelplayers.org Movie Night in downtown Zionsville • Gather your friends and family, grab a latte and see the 2008 hit film “Twilight,” about a teenage girl who risks everything when she falls in love with a vampire. • 7 p.m. • Darrins Coffee, 120 S. Main St., Zionsville • 733-4675 • http://darrinscoffee.com/shop/ The Center Presents: Gloria Gaynor • Disco and R&B singer, Gaynor is best known for her ‘70s hits, “Never Can Say Goodbye,” “Let Me Know (I Have a Right),” “I Am What I Am,” and “I Will Survive,” which topped Billboard’s Top Charts in 1979. • The Center at the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel • 8 p.m. • Tickets start at $48 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterpresents.org
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Reservations required. $18; seniors 65 and older and children are $13 • 840-6456 • www.unseenpress.com Westfield Playhouse Presents: ‘Mama Won’t Fly’ • In a race against time, Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt agrees to take her feisty mother from Alabama to California in time for her brother’s wedding. The problem? Mama won’t fly. A drive across the country produces hilarious mishaps and a new relationship between mother and daughter. • 1836 Ind. 32 W., Westfield • 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19; 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 • $12; $10 for seniors • 896-2707 • www.westfieldplayhouse.org 22nd Annual Heartland Film Festival • Tired of watching the same kind of movies all the time? This 10-day film festival features independent, international and enlightening films. • Shown at AMC 14 Castleton Square, AMC Trader’s Point Showplace 12 and Wheeler Arts Community, Indianapolis. • Various times throughout the day and evening through Oct. 26. • Tickets may be purchased in advance at Marsh or online for $9 per ticket; $11 per ticket at the theater. 10-packs also sold at Marsh. • 464-9405 • http://www.trulymovingpictures.org/ heartland-film-festival/ Pumpkinfest/Country Market • saturday Enjoy hayrides, country mazes, a pumpkin patch and much more. • 795 S. U.S. Hwy 421, Zionsville • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 20. Pumpkinfest is open each weekend through the end of October. Country Market store hours are also open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • $10 for adults; $9 for youth 3 to 15; free for those age 2 and under. • 7694556 • http://thepumpkinfest.com/ The Hamilton Harvest Train • Just a 20-minute train ride will take visitors to a local pumpkin patch where they can enjoy the crisp, autumn air and family-friendly activities that include a farm animal petting zoo, face painting, and a child-size hay bale maze. Proceeds benefit the FFA. Lunch items, hot apple cider and hot chocolate also available. • Indiana Transportation Museum, Forest Park, Noblesville • Train departs at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 19; 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 20. Reservations are recommended. • $12 for adults; children 2 to 12 are $8; children under 2 are free • 773-6000 • https://itm.org/404.php
Westfield Historic Underground Railroad Ghost Walk • Did you know Westfield has a haunted past? From ghosts of the underground railroad to modern-day gangsters, this walking tour tells the stories of many spirits that haunt the area. • Asa Bales Park, 132 W. Main St., Westfield • 7 p.m. •
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Country Fall Festival • Russell Farms has enough activities for kids to spend an entire day entertained: hayrides, a pumpkin patch, mazes, face painting, pumpkin decorations, pedal carts, petting zoo, bluegrass music, apple cider and more. • East 191st St., Noblesville • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 19 and 20. • $6 per person; children 2 and younger are free • 773-9078 • http://www.russell-farms.com/
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By Dawn Pearson • news@currentinwestfield.com Eleven local actresses portraying a variety of women in different life stages will unveil the human condition through individual theatre monologues in Carmel Community Player’s “Talking With…” The theatre’s opening play of its 20th season was written by Jane Martin and directed by Pamela Kingsley. It’s virtually 11 one-woman shows woven together to create an exceptional theatrical experience that will touch an audience deeply - whether you are male or female, married or single, Kingsley said. Each character tells their story through a series of monologues - some very touching, a few emotional and some humorous. The series of characters includes a snake handler, a daughter, a baton twirler, a washed-up rodeo cowgirl, a tattooed woman and an older woman in the twilight of her life. “The beauty of this play is it speaks to everyone, but it’s explosive and funny and heartbreaking at moments,” Kingsley said. “There are moments that just make you catch your breath. It’s like I’m seeing it again for the first time, each person brings something new to it. I think audiences will really love it.” Kingsley said she feels the CCP playhouse is a perfect venue, intimate, not too small and the theater will accommodate the play beautifully.
Ericka Barker plays a forlorn rodeo cowgirl in Carmel Community Players’ presentation of “Talking With…” (Submitted photo)
“I truly have very talented actresses, they are blowing me away, many have done theatre throughout the area, they are dedicated and kind of brilliant at times, you see a very high level of acting,” she said. Featured in the play are Elisabeth Anne Giffin, Jolyn Brewer, Tanya Haas, Ericka Barker, Becky Lee Macy, Christina Mathew, Nicole Ludwig, Sarah McGee, Lori Raffel, Tonya Fenimore and Laura Baltz. This show does contain adult themes that may be offensive to some audiences. It is not recommended for children under age 13. “Talking With…” • Oct. 17 through 27 • Thursday, Friday and Saturday showtimes are at 7:30 p.m and Sundays start at 2:30 p.m. • Tickets: adults $15, seniors and students $12. • For more information visit www.carmelplayers.org.
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‘Threepenny’ a show for the people By Jay Harvey • news@currentinwestfield.com Everybody knows the big pop hit in “The Threepenny Opera,” familiar in English for decades as “Mac the Knife.” The pop opera culture credentials of that song actually go back centuries. In context, “Mac the Knife” introduces early in the show the legendary London criminal Macheath. His story was turned into a new kind of opera by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill for audiences in the fragile Weimar Republic of the late 1920s. Yet the playwright and composer borrowed their new kind of opera from John Gay’s “Beggar’s Opera,” a hit in 18th-century England for its nosethumbing stance against a lofty foreign import and its remote gods and heroes: Italian opera. That show’s songs were set to familiar tunes of the day, and its characters were urban lowlifes. So when Indianapolis Opera presents “The Threepenny Opera” for two weekends this month at the Basile Opera Center, it’s actually offering an “outreach” show with a long pedigree. There’s no need to “bring opera down to the people’s level” when “The Threepenny Opera” is already there - and maybe beneath it. Director Bill Fabris promises that the production will offer the best English version of the story, with much of the “rough stuff” of the original intact, though still far from the most explicit translated version of the texts. But when the songs and libretto deal with thievery, murder, prostitution, official corruption and assorted other varieties of human knavery, there’s no way to pretty up the work. Fabris and his team wouldn’t want to. “This translation is closer to the German origi-
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nal,” he said, adding it still will have resonance to current events in the world, including skepticism about banks and questions about a leader’s birth certificate. The work’s proper setting is long-ago London, but Indianapolis Opera has changed the look of the piece to the time of the work’s creation. The setting and costumes will have a Berlin cabaret look, he said, that may remind Indianapolis audiences of the hit musical and movie “Cabaret.” The idea is to present German city dwellers telling the story of some disreputable characters just before their country’s fall into Nazism, he said. For more on this story, visit currentnightandday.com The Threepenny Opera • 8 p.m. Oct. 11, 12, 18 and 19; 2 p.m. Oct. 13 and 20. • Basile Opera Center, 4011 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis • Tickets $18, $25, $50 and $65 • For more information visit www.ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000.
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A tight white polyester leisure suit is not exactly red carpet fodder for an event at the Palladium - until now. The Center for the Performing music Arts is inviting guests to unpack their bell bottoms and gold scarves for an “ABBAtastic” costume party to welcome ABBA - The Concert on Oct. 20. The show is billed as a live musical extravaganza celebrating ABBA, the famous Swedish band that sold more than 370 million records worldwide and inspired the popular Broadway musical, Mamma Mia!. ABBA - The Concert follows the quartet through songs from their Eurovision beginnings in 1974 with hits such as “Dancing Queen” and “S.O.S.” The internationally acclaimed tribute band features an original member of ABBA’s percussion section at each performance. Drummer Roger Palm, who played with ABBA from 1972-1979, will appear with the tribute band during their performance at the Palladium. “We’ve been playing the show for a little bit
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over a decade - many of the same places and same venues - people are happy and satisfied with the show. It’s a very nostalgic crowd,” said Nate Smith, the tribute group’s spokesperson. “A tribute band selling out huge stadiums band is pretty iconic.” “Over the next week, we are planning social media posts that will encourage guests to make the night a party - including dressing in ’70s clothes,” said John Hughey, Director of External Relations for The Center for the Performing Arts. For more ticket information visit the www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
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Fall changes bring new challenges Commentary by Joe Drozda and Bob Bley Fall is the season when the variation in temperatures needs to be considered by tailgaters. You can freeze and, a few hours later, risk sunburn. All in the same day. On a recent morning - just before dawn - the temperature was in the 30s, but by afternoon it had risen into the high 70s. Staying comfortable and enjoying being outdoors with temperature swings of 40 degrees is a challenge for tailgaters. Knowing the kickoff time for the game is key. To tailgate before a game that starts at noon, expect brisk morning air that will feel even colder if the wind is blowing. By afternoon, especially if your stadium seats are in the sun, you’ll be sweating and in need of sunscreen. For a night game, the pregame tailgating happens in the heat of the day where short sleeves will be appropriate. After sundown it can get downright cold. So what’s a fan supposed to do? Think of steps you can take to lessen the effects of nature. If it’s a cold morning, try to place yourself in the sun. To help escape the wind, park your vehicle as a windscreen up-wind from your gathering. Use your grill as a heat source or in more extreme conditions. We’ve even seen fans use portable wood-burning fire pots. Clothing choice is another key factor for your comfort during the entire day. Your mother always said that you should wear layers, and she was right. By layering, a tailgater can put on and take off items as needed.
A lightweight, waterproof windbreaker works great as an outside shell for protection from rain and wind, as well as retaining body heat. “Sublayer” with shirts and sweaters as conditions dictate, keeping flexibility in mind. For food calories and internal body heat, try this tailgaters’ favorite that can be eaten standing by the fire or sitting in the shade: Chicken Sloppy Joe’s - Buffalo Style. Buffalo chicken sandwich
Ingredients (makes eight sandwiches): 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 2 pounds ground chicken, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, Sea salt and ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon French’s Worcestershire sauce, 1/3 cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce, 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 cup chicken stock, 8 buns, 1 8 –ounce package bleu cheese, dill pickle slices Preparation: Heat a large skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and break it up, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook about six minutes. Add celery, onions, and garlic; season with salt and black pepper and simmer eight more minutes. In a separate bowl combine vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, tomato sauce and stock. Pour into the pan and stir until well mixed. Simmer until the mixture thickens and can be spooned onto buns. Top with bleu cheese and pickles if desired.
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Advances in varicose treatment Commentary by Jeffery Schoonover
Do you have aching, painful or restless legs, heaviness, swollen ankles or muscle cramping? If so, you may have varicose beauty vein disease. More than half of all women and about 45 percent of men will suffer from varicose vein disease in their lifetime. A family history and aging increase one’s tendency to develop varicose veins. Other factors include a sedentary lifestyle, weight gain, prolonged standing and pregnancy. Varicose veins are usually a symptom of chronic venous insufficiency, a disease that causes blood to flow backward in the veins, making them bulge and twist down the leg. Vein disorders are not always visible to the naked eye so the first step in treatment is to have an examination and diagnostic ultrasound vein mapping to determine the cause and severity of your vein problems. The treatments to eliminate varicose veins and all vein abnormalities have improved dramatically in recent years. No longer do patients need to endure painful surgical vein stripping. Stateof-the-art corrective thermal ablation treatments include endovenous laser treatment, which is performed in the doctor’s office and does not require sedation or a hospital stay. Medical lasers have proven their safety and effectiveness in all kinds of medical procedures and offer far less chance of complications than traditional surgical
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Hope Family Care Center in Cicero opens its doors several times each month to provide free medical and dental care to those in the area who are uninsured or underinsured. This month, it will open those doors a little wider, offering flu shots to anyone, whether they have insurance or not. The clinic, 270 W. Jackson St., will administer the shots from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 22. The shots will cost $10. The clinic will file insurance and Medicare claims. Appointments are not necessary, but patients are asked to call the clinic in advance at 9843444 so it can ensure that an ample supply of serum is available.
“Hope Family Care Center’s mission is to provide quality health care for our community, and we always welcome patients from outside of Hamilton County who may not be able to afford seeing a physician,” stated Mike Jenkins, medical clinic CEO. “Offering the flu shots to everyone, even those who are insured, is a way we can serve the entire community.” The CDC recommends everyone who is at least 6 months old get the flu vaccine, particularly those who are at high risk of developing serious complications if they get sick with the flu, including those who have asthma, diabetes, and chronic lung disease and those who are pregnant or 65 and older. For more information, visit www.hopefamilycare.org.
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An intro to reflexive pronouns Commentary by Jordan Fischer
itself. Reflexive pronouns have more nuances than I can cover in a single column, so let’s focus on QUESTION: “Your attempts to educate othhow they are predominately misused. They are ers on the ins and outs of the English language most often incorrectly substituted for subject or are to be lauded. Can grammar guy you now attack the object pronouns. There are two rules to remember about reflexwidespread misuse of ive pronouns: reflexive pronouns? I often hear supposedly 1. Use a reflexive pronoun when the subject well-educated people say things like: ‘Myself and and object of a sentence are the same perSusan are going to the movies.’ ‘Who’s on the son or thing. committee besides yourself?’ ‘If you have any 2. Reflexive pronouns are always objects, questions, please get in touch with Pete or mynever subjects. self.’ And the list goes on and on. Thanks.” (John Example: “I dressed Haney) myself this morning.” The ANSWER: For those …reflexive verbs are one of the subject of the sentence who study another lanfirst hurdles native English is the speaker, “I,” and the guage, reflexive verbs are object is also the speaker. one of the first hurdles speakers come across. Since the subject is acting native English speakers upon itself, we use a reflexive verb; “myself” in come across. While we have reflexive verbs, like “perjure,” our verbs don’t have a reflexive form in- this case. You should not use reflexive pronouns as replacements for subject pronouns, as in, dependent of the infinitive. Instead, we just add “Myself and Susan are going to the movies.” on the appropriate reflexive pronoun to match To keep it simple: If the subject of a sentence the subject. is acting upon itself, use a reflexive pronoun for (It’s worth noting that a language like Spanish the direct object. If it’s not, don’t. builds our “subject-verb-object” structure into their reflexive verbs, rather than separating them as we do. Now, back to English.) Jordan Fischer is a contributing Reflexive pronouns are words like “myself,” columnist for Current Publishing. “yourself,” “himself” and “themselves” which refer To ask Jordan a grammar question, back to the subject of a sentence. We use them write him at rjfische@gmail.com. when the subject of a sentence is acting upon
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Near the entrance to Egypt’s Valley of Kings, beneath a pyramid-shaped mountain, is a magnificent 3,500 year-old temple that even today is considered a model for adapttravel ing a building to its surroundings. Hatshepsut, the powerful female pharaoh honored by this mortuary temple, was unknown until the twentieth century. Her successors had tried to erase not only her memory but her very existence. Hatshepsut was born in 1508 B.C., the daughter of Thutmose I, the first pharaoh entombed in the Valley of the Kings. After a brief stint as regent for a young male pharaoh, Hatshepsut declared herself pharaoh in 1479 B.C. During her reign, she dressed as a man, even wearing a false beard strapped around her head. One of the most successful rulers of her era, she greatly expanded Egyptian trade and engaged in a massive building program unmatched for centuries. One of the many buildings she constructed was her mortuary temple at a complex now called Deir el-Bahri, dedicated at her death in 1458 B.C. Like other pharaohs, Hatshepsut made sure that the walls of her colonnaded mortuary temple contained numerous images of herself and hieroglyphic representations of her name.
Egyptians believed that their ka, the essence of their being, could live on after their deaths in a physical representation of the deceased, such as an image or an inscribed name. Pharaohs ruling after Hatshepsut tried to eliminate any place for her ka to reside. They destroyed her statutes, obliterated her images on temple walls and erased her name from everything they could find, including lists of pharaohs. Scholars believe these pharaohs saw depriving Hatshepsut’s ka of a place to live as a way to restore Ma’at, the natural order of the universe they thought had been upset by their female predecessor. Twentieth century archaeologists reconstructed Hatshepsut’s lost reign from images overlooked for destruction. Her mummy, found without markings, was identified in 2007 when a tooth known to be hers matched the mummy’s empty socket. Hatshepsut’s mummy now lies alongside those of other great pharaohs, all men, in the Cairo Museum. Many would say the true natural order has finally been restored. Don Knebel is a Zionsville resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit currentzionsville.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville.com
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Dispatches CaseIndy honored by Remodeling magazine – Case Design/Remodeling Indy was recently ranked 51st on Remodeling Magazine’s 2013 Top 550 Full-Service Remodelers list. Each year the publication ranks the nation’s largest home improvement companies, including home remodelers, replacement contractors, franchises and insurance restoration companies. Based in Carmel, CaseIndy was also ranked the largest full-service remodeler in Indiana. “Our ranking is a reflection of the hard work and dedication our employees give to CaseIndy,” stated Larry Greene, Case Design/Remodeling Indy owner and president. “It is our carpenters, designers, project managers and staff that keep our customers coming back and attract new clients.” According to Remodeling Magazine’s Website, full-service remodelers “offer the range of services, in-house or subcontracted, that allow them to build the additions and alterations that substantially change the look, feel, or square footage of a home … big custom projects, either designed by the company or built off an architect’s plans, are what their business is about.” For more information, visit www.caseindy.com. Last forever – Every home needs a little bit of foliage on the inside. Kalanchoe, a succulent, flowering plant, can survive through dry climates, temperature swings and the cold, according to Sharon Nejman, Chicago Botanic Garden’s senior horticulturist. – www. goodhousekeeping.com Natural art – If you’re looking to spice up your in-home art, try looking outside. Lauren Liess, a designer and blogger, recommends grabbing a few leaves, scanning them and enlarging them to fit frames. – www.bhg.com From kitchen to fertilizer – Don’t just throw the coffee grounds out. If you have plants like azaleas and rhododendrons that can and will gladly take the acid, sprinkle them in flower beds. – Heloise’s Unusual Uses for Everyday Items via www.goodhousekeeping.com
Sofa buying 101: What a dollar will get you Commentary by Vicky Earley
I just returned from a seminar where I was able to observe a sofa being built from start to finish. It was incredible to actually see what mystery lies beneath the shroud of upholstery fabric. Since most sofas sold today have a price decorating higher than my first car, it is imperative that you know what you are getting before you invest blindly. The following are some guidelines that were gleaned from the seminar on what a dollar will buy in terms of upholstered furnishings. We have all had our head turned by the “too good to be true” offer the leather sectional for $999. Common sense should dictate that this will not be a piece of furniture that endures the beating that a family can dish out. Typically sofas around $1,000 will be equipped with foam cushions and constructed with no-sag springs stapled to the frame that could be made of wood similar to wood used for shipping pallets. The arms can be unsteady and the fabric is in the range of $5 per yard. It might last a year or two with constant use but it is not a candidate for recovering. Leather will most certainly be bonded leather. This is a thin layer of a leather type material attached to foam. One scratch and it is over for a sofa covered with this. When you move into the range of $1,500.00 to $3,500.00 there will be a mix of low and high construction. This is where you need to ask questions of the sales person. This is where you need to examine the warranty. Some of these frames will be hardwood while some are a mix with engineered wood and hardwood. Some will be totally engineered wood. In the higher end of this range you should expect eight-way
hand tied springs, quality cushions and stable arms and legs. Fabrics typically range between $10 and $50 per yard. The sofa that is offered in the range of $3,500 to $10,000 should be constructed with the hand-tied coils. These are much like mattress coils. Down cushions are often standard in this price range as is kiln-dried hardwood that has been glued, doweled and screwed. A sofa in this price range will last a minimum of 10 years and will have an extended life when recovered. One thing to consider when purchasing a custom sofa is to order a second set of cushion covers when the order is originally placed. The cording on the cushions is usually the first part to give out so, if these are switched out every couple of months, the life of your sofa could be extended for three to four years.
Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol.com.
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Existing bathroom: This home is located in the River Glen subdivision in Fishers. Although they had remodeled their bathroom seven years ago, the homeowners were not happy with their master bathroom. “When we remodeled the blueprint for bathroom, we were hoping to not have improvement to do it again. The shower never really worked for us, and when it began to leak, we decided it was a great opportunity to get a new design.” Aging in place: Aging-in place led the design process for the new master shower. “I wanted to be able to get a wheel chair in and out if need be,” said the homeowner. Fortunately, zerothreshold shower pans have emerged in the market place, allowing for much easier installation. According to the Project Designer, “We have to slightly modify the existing floor joists to fit the zero threshold pan. This allows the cement board underlayment to seamlessly blend into the shower pan, eliminating the need to float the lightweight concrete shower base in order to get the adequate drainage.” Shower details: The shower footprint was expanded, and the floor was covered with 2” x 2” mosaic tile that matched the existing tile on the tab deck. The shower walls were tiled in 12” x 18” Milos beige porcelain with 1/8” grout lines rather than the standard ¼. The accent tile is Multi-Tumbled Smooth Rectangle set horizontally at 6” high. Other master bath details: For the rest of the bathroom, minor touches brought the remodel together. “Our house is very traditional and I wanted an ultra-modern look,” said the homeowner. “But, due to budget reasons, we could not get rid of the traditional vanity.” The design therefore called for more transitional material choices, with hints of modern like frameless shower doors. A
Before granite remnant in Venetian Gold was installed as the vanity countertop with two new sinks. The existing plumbing was reinstalled throughout the space. Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling Indy, a full-service design/build remodeling firm serving Boone, Hamilton, and Marion Counties. Contact him at 846-2600 or lgreene@caseindy.com. Visit caseindy.com BFTH_current_quarter_pg_ad_Layout 1 9/25/13 2:20 PM Page 2 for more info.
Hamilton County’s Premier Event Celebrating Philanthropy
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