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At least three more roundabouts will soon join the ranks of this one recently finished at 96th Street and Towne Road.

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Questions continue about CRC files

By Karen Kennedy • karenk@youarecurrent.com

Questions continue to come to light regarding the record keeping and file management of the former Carmel Redevelopment Commission under the direction of Les Olds. government In the Aug. 5 Carmel City Council meeting, the council refused to approve a continued contract for Olds, effectively terminating his position as director of the new Community Redevelopment Commission.

In that council meeting, finance chair Luci Snyder read aloud from e-mails she sent to Olds, complaining about files turned over to the Clerk Treasurer’s Office which contained contracts missing original signatures and dates, as well as basic documents such as deeds to properties purchased by the CRC. Per the resolution passed last year regarding the Carmel City Council taking control of the CRC’s operations, the CRC was to have transferred files to the Clerk Treasurer’s Office by January 2013. Clerk Treasurer Diana Cordray has stated that the files did not begin to arrive until she visited the CRC offices sometime in January and requested that the transfer begin.

In a meeting with Michael Lee, who was then a CRC employee, it was agreed that the first set of approximately 25 boxes would be transferred to her office.

Cordray said that those boxes were delivered to her office following the meeting with Lee in January, but that those boxes were then removed from her locked office during a city council meeting later in January without explanation or consent before she had a chance to review them. At the time, she notified both council president Rick Sharp and Snyder. She also said she e-mailed Olds and Matt Worthley, a CRC employee, to inquire as to the whereabouts of the files, and neither of them responded.

Mayor Jim Brainard categorically denies that the files were removed from Cordray’s office.

“She is way off on her time line,” Brainard stated in an e-mail. “Several boxes were transferred to the storage area in City Hall from the secure storage in another city building in anticipation of the refinance ordinance passing in late fall. They were never in Diana’s office. When it was learned that the redevelopment staff had not made back-up copies of the documents, they retrieved the files and started copying – we are talking over a dozen years’ worth of records. Files have been lost by the Clerk Treasurer’s

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What is Laserfiche?

Laserfiche is a searchable database of public records maintained by the Clerk Treasurer’s Office.

It is available to any citizen who is interested in researching any transaction, ordinance or other legal document involving the city, dating back as far as the 1890s. Every new document is scanned and uploaded upon execution. Laserfiche was implemented by Clerk Treasurer Diana Cordray in 2000. It is not a perfect system. If it is overloaded, browsers will receive cryptic error messages and should try again later. Due to the enormous volume of information, it also takes a while to get the hang of where to look for things, and it is helpful to have a docket number when searching for ordinances and a parcel number when searching for real estate information.

This is the easiest way to access Laserfiche: • Go to www.carmel.in.gov • Click on “Our Government” • Click on “Clerk-Treasurer” • Scroll to the bottom of the Clerk Treasurer’s Page • Click the “Laserfiche” link • Click the “Clerk Treasurer” folder • Search the folders by category

Office in the past. The documents were sent to her over time as each file was copied. Nothing was removed from her office or during a council meeting.

“And why would this come to light now?” Brainard continued. “If Ms. Cordray truly believed her office had been entered by unauthorized personnel, she should have notified the police, or me, or both.”

When this question was posed to Cordray, she stated that she had reported it to Snyder, since Snyder is finance chair, and Sharp, since he is council president, and she believed that was appropriate.

She also said that she now locks important files in her desk and takes the key home with her.

Both Sharp and Snyder confirm that they received notification from Cordray in January that files had been removed from her office, and Snyder has also stated that she saw the boxes there prior to their purported removal. As of this time, Cordray has been assured that she now is in possession of all the CRC files, and everything has been scanned into Laserfiche, the city’s searchable document archive, with notations about files that were incomplete when she received them.

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DISPATCHES Named Senior VP – Sue Finkam, Carmel City councilor, has joined TrendyMinds, an Indianapolis-based advertising and public relations agency, as Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer.

A Michigan native, Finkam graduated with a degree in sports medicine from Central Michigan University and a master’s in management Finkam from Indiana Wesleyan University. Her professional background includes more than 20 years of human resources, marketing and business management experience.

Since 2005, Finkam’s involvement in the Carmel community has helped enrich the culture and progressiveness of the city. In addition to the City Council, her involvement includes volunteering with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Carmel-Clay Kiwanis and the Carmel Economic Development Commission.

Shepherd Insurance joins Top 100 – Shepherd Insurance has been named one of the Top 100 Privately Held Independent Agencies in the United States. The 2013 list was revealed in the August issue of Insurance Journal. Shepherd Insurance LLC is No. 97 and is one of only three Indiana based agencies to make the 2013 list.

“Our agency has had some great success over the last five years and it is great to see our team get recognized for their hard work by making this list for the first time since we started in 1977,” CEO David Shepherd said. Shepherd Insurance is a full service independent insurance agency headquartered in Carmel.

City app ready – The City of Carmel’s Division of Building and Code Services has released the myCarmel mobile application for tracking citizens’ requests. The myCarmel app is a mobile tool designed to help citizens report specific issues to the City’s Code Enforcement team.

Citizens can use this app to report issues such as property maintenance, tall grass, junk vehicles, illegal signage or trash and debris. Another added benefit of the myCarmel app is the ability for the city staff to monitor, schedule and update case status’ in the field which will help maximize work efficiency. The myCarmel app eventually will be made available for use by other city departments such as engineering and the street department.

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Habitat project up and rising Commentary by Jeff Worrell

The only thing missing is the white picket fence and the sound of stocking feet running down the hallphilanthropy way. The latest Habitat For Humanity Project in Carmel is rising up out of the ground and starting to look like a home. Literally hundreds of people are working toward a deadline which the new homeowners will forever remember. Accept the keys and move-in day is set for Sept. 7. Not one detail in the whirlwind schedule will be overlooked to meet this firm deadline and turn a house into a home.

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church is the organization responsible for making the American Dream a reality for the Davis family. Every Friday thru Sunday since Aug. 3, teams from St. Luke’s have been pushing, pounding, cutting and hanging their way through the project. Todd Hockemeyer is the project leader and said, “It was fun and exciting to see all of the walls get built on one day as part of our Servant Day at church.”

A major component of the new house is a wheelchair ramp. Paul Snyder heads up the initiative responsible for building this component of the new house through his group called Servants At Work. It is a 501(c)-3 faith-based charitable organization which builds wheelchair ramps for low-income persons who have limited mobility and cannot leave their homes.

A crew of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church volunteers help build the walls of the Davis family’s home. (Submitted photo)

SAWSs started 10 years ago and now is a multi-denominational volunteer group. They have no paid employees and have built upward of 350 wheelchair ramps throughout Indianapolis and the surrounding communities. Other SAWs groups are forming across Indiana to provide the same service.

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church is partnering with Habitat For Humanity of Hamilton County to make this incredible project a reality.

They have committed to provide $85,000 toward the expense of the home. To learn more or join in the fun, contact Hockemeyer at tmhockemeyer@ gmail.com.

Jeff Worrell is a member of the Carmel Redevlopment Commission.He recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at jworrell@ advantagemedical.com

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Anti-bullying policy expands reach

By Nina Johnson • news@currentincarmel.com After the Legislature revised the anti-bullying law in July, the Dept. of Education has been working to update policy recommendations for schools, but still hasn’t presented a final product.

As the first day of Education school approached without an updated policy from the department, the Carmel Clay School Board took emergency action to immediately recommend and approve a policy reflecting the new law.

“Carmel Clay Schools has, for years, taken this topic very seriously,” said Dr. Steve Dillon, director of student services.

Dillon explained CCS has remained “ahead of the curve” with its bullying policies including redirection of bullies and support for victims.

He pointed out the new law gives the school “the authority … to apply a consequence.”

Board President Layla Spanenberg described the new law, which expands the school’s “scope of jurisdiction,” and Dillon confirmed that the law expanded the school’s reach so that “consequences would be applied for bullying behavior in off-campus and school-break behavior.”

“There’s no obligation for (the school) to scour the World Wide Web’s social media for bullying,” Dillon said. “But the school corporation will take note of any bullying reported to the

school that may have occurred off of school grounds and on the weekend.”

If bullying is discovered, the school will address the victim, the bully and contact parents to investigate the situation, Dillon also said, and noted this followed the district’s standing policy.

School board member Patricia Hackett pointed out the law’s definition of bullying seemed to overlap the school’s policy regarding harassment.

Dillon explained the new policy expanded the definition to consider the number of offenses committed against a victim by different individuals. Offenses committed by different individuals against the same victim would indicate “if a pattern of bullying is (to be) monitored.”

Board member Greg Phillips requested “a way of measuring the effectiveness of our new policy in case we need improvement.”

Dillon said student disciplinary measures are tracked and reported to the state. The new law now recommends that schools track the history of offenses against victims to guard against patterns of bullying.

Teachers and staff will be “encouraged to immediately report” cases of bullying and will receive instruction regarding the new policy.

While the revised policy reflects the new law in time for the first day of school on Aug. 14, the board must officially vote on the policy at its Aug. 26 meeting.

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By Nina Johnson • news@currentincarmel.com Special presentation: Honor Medal for Heroism Scoutmasters Dave Bardos and Brad Buckhorn represented the Boy Scouts of America in presenting School Board Education President and Assistant Scoutmaster Layla Spanenberg an honor medal for heroism at the board’s Aug. 12 meeting.

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Southwest Clay sues Carmel

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According to both NOAX chairman Fred Yde and Schleif, the drainage improvements promised A breach-of-contract lawsuit has been filedin the settlement have yet to be made. Per the against the City of Carmel by NOAX, a group of settlement agreement, the City of Carcitizens of Southwest Clay who opposed mel had five years from the settlement’s annexation. effective date to finalize and submit an The origins government agreeable updated drainage plan. That of this lawdeadline passed on July 27, 2012. As suit, filed July 25, reach to 2004, when a result, on July 25, 2013, NOAX filed a the City of Carmel began making overcomplaint against the City of Carmel for tures to Southwest Clay regarding the breach of contract, and it is awaiting a possibility of being annexed into Carmel.

Schlief court date.

Southwest Clay resisted the annexation, In the Aug. 5 council meeting, the council but in November 2004 the Carmel City Council voted to adopt a resolution to withdraw apvoted in favor of a forced annexation. In February proval of the interlocal agreement between the 2005, a group of citizens formed a coalition, called Hamilton County Drainage Board and the City of NOAX, and filed a successful remonstrance with Carmel regarding the construction of drainage the Clerk of Hamilton County, including a petition protesting the annexation which was signed by 73 improvements in the Bridlebourne subdivision, Schleif recused herself from the vote. The resolupercent of Southwest Clay property owners. tion means that the county no longer is involved “We (citizens of Southwest Clay) were happy in the process of drainage improvements and the with what we had at the time,” said Councilor burden falls exclusively on the city.

Carol Schleif, who represents Southwest Clay.

In an interview, Mayor Jim Brainard said: “Car“We didn’t feel that there was much that the city mel has made every effort to make good on its could offer us, and we were worried about the promises to the residents of Southwest Clay. We debt load, which at the time was about $200 have improved police presence on their streets, million. It’s much more now.” and we have repaved their roads. Drainage plans In May 2005, the City of Carmel made a that we have proposed have been rejected by settlement-agreement offer to Southwest Clay NOAX. We are actively working on issues related which was approved by a 59 percent margin. to the annexation settlement agreement.”

The settlement agreement included promises to To this, Yde responded: “It is correct that the residents of Southwest Clay; most specifiareas of our neighborhoods have been repaved, cally pertaining to drainage improvements in the but not with the same attention to detail and subdivisions of Bridlebourne, Windemere and quality that you will find east of Meridian. And Crooked Stick and road improvements in general. the drainage issues require immediate attenHowever, the NOAX coalition still resisted and tion. People’s basements are flooding. If we are took the matter to Superior Court and finally supposed to be a part of this beautiful city, we to the Indiana Supreme Court in 2007. The Suwould like our services to reflect that.” preme Court defended the original settlement West side road update – City officials have announced that 121st Street between Shelborne Road and Auburn Creek Crossing reopened to traffic on Aug. 13.

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held their grant check until the new agreement was inked. As soon as it was signed, they received a check for $190,000.”

Carmel City Council President Rick Sharp and Snyder continued, “So this year, with a new Finance Chair Luci Snyder confirm that they have contract in place, I have to ask, ‘Will the Civic do reached an agreegovernment ment to resolve the it again?’ Why should we give them $200,000 in taxpayer money in August and hope we get a full funding dilemma with rent check of $200,000 in December?” the Civic Theatre. The resolution was Snyder is now proposing what she slated to be voted on at the Aug. 19 refers to as a “Checkpoint Charlie” arcouncil meeting. rangement. The Civic will receive its In a statement, Snyder said, “We are city funding only after the 2013 rent of not anti-arts. I would like to remind $200,000 has been paid to the CRC. everyone that the Council approved Referencing the fact that it was $507,000 in grants to other arts organiagreed by the council that it made little zations. And we do value the Civic and Snyder sense for the Civic to pay $200,000 their contribution to the arts in Carmel, for building rights to the CRC and then in turn but we represent the interests of the taxpayers receive $200,000 from the city, Sharp said, “Luci of Carmel, who built a multi-million dollar theater proposed a compromise which I have agreed to for the Civic under a rent-to-buy contract. They support simply because of the near universal operated in that brand new theater for two misunderstanding by the general public of what years without paying any rent. Their first rental we had said and done at our last meeting. I will payment of $400,000 was due Dec. 31, 2012. In not support this convoluted money shifting pracNovember 2012, they told us they couldn’t make tice again.” that payment but would pay $200,000. This reFollow Karen on Twitter: @karenkcurrent or quired that a new contract with them be drafted email her: karenk@youarecurrent.com between the Civic and the CRC. The city then Carmel resident interning at C-SPAN – John Foerster, a Carmel native and recent Purdue University graduate, is one of 27 students selected to spend the summer in Washington D.C., for the C-SPAN public affairs cable television network. Foerster interns in the International Programming department where he keeps track of international news and anything C-SPAN could potentially cover.

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What’s up with the water?

By Karen Kennedy • karenk@youarecurrent.com Have you noticed a change in the quality of your water? As you unload your dishwasher, are you seeing spots on your glassutility es that you didn’t see before?

It’s not your imagination, but it’s not a permanent problem either.

In response to several letters complaining about the quality of Carmel city water in the last several weeks, Current contacted Carmel City Utilities manager John Duffy.

“This is a typical summertime issue,” Duffy said. “In the summer, we have to supply enough water for irrigation and sprinkler systems. And people use a lot more water in the summer months. We have to use water to soften water, so sometimes, when the demand is especially high, we have to back off on the softening to meet the water demand.”

The current hard water that readers may be experiencing is partly a result of the rebound from the July heat wave. The problem pales in comparison to last year’s drought, when there was a 13-day period in which city utilities were

unable to use any water for softening purposes at all.

Duffy also maintains that, even when the city has to back off a little from the usual levels of softening, Carmel’s water is still softer than most municipal water supplies in Central Indiana.

“Carmel has been supplying softened water to its citizens for decades, and we intend to continue to do so,” Duffy said. “However, I believe we are the only city utility that provides water softened to a range of 7 to 8 GPG (grains per gallon) anywhere around here.”

The GPG rating refers to the measure of dissolved minerals including calcium, magnesium carbonate and/or manganese. Carmel’s water supplies have a naturally occurring GPG rate of 17 to 18.

Duffy also mentioned that he believes the discontinuation of the use of phosphates in dish detergents is a contributing factor to problems that might otherwise be attributed to water softening.

He anticipates that any problems residents are experiencing with water softness issues should continue to dissipate as fall approaches.

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“My favorite thing about Girl Scouts is taking field trips where we can see how things work and how people do and make things,” said Carmel fourth-grade scout Zoe Harris. “Girl Scouts has taught me to help people in the community.”

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• Carmel West: West Clay, Towne Meadow, College Wood, Orchard Park, Creekside Middle School and Sycamore School. Registration for all Carmel West schools is at Creekside Middle School on Aug. 26 at 6 p.m.

• Carmel Central: Smoky Row, Carmel Elementary, Cherry Tree, Mohawk Trails, Carmel Middle School, and Our Lady Mount Carmel. Registration for all Carmel Central schools is at Carmel Middle School on Aug. 26 at 6:30.

• Carmel East: Forest Dale registration is Aug. 27 at 6:30 Prairie Trace registration is Aug. 26 at 6:30 Woodbrook registration is Aug. 28 at 6:30 If your student attends Clay Middle School or you have any questions, contact Membership Manager Hannah Croucher at 924-6819.

• Girl Scout Levels: Daisy: Grades K - 1; Brownie: Grades 2 - 3; Junior: Grades 4 - 5; Cadette: Grades 6 - 8; Senior: Grades 9 - 10; Ambassador: Grades 11 – 12

that I don’t get to do on a daily basis,” said Carmel fourth-grade scout Allison Pasheilich. “I really like all the activities at the Math and Science Center. Especially Eggs’ellent Science and Marvelous Magnets.”

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Award winner – Beth Aasen, one of the owners of Donatello’s Italian Restaurant at 9 W. Main St., won a blue ribbon for her double-layer lemon cake at this year’s Indiana State Fair. This was the first time Aasen entered an item in the fair and she was surprised to see she won first place. “I knew the customers liked the cake, but I was just so flattered to see people thought it was the best,” she said. Baking runs in the family. Her mother, Suzanne Bruner, previously won blue ribbons for her Italian cream cake (a triple-layer white cake with coconut) in years past. Both cakes are available at the family-owned restaurant in Carmel’s Arts & Design District.

Evelyn Clara Clark Wilhelm, 99, of Carmel, died Aug. 8. She was born Nov. 18, 1913, in Frankfort. She graduated from Frankfort High School in 1932, where she was active in sports, languages, debate and the National High School Chorus. She married Howard R. Wilhelm in 1931 and survived him in 1968. The couple lived in Carmel from 1954, and she lived in Carmel independently until 2003. Wilhelm was a bookkeeper for Mug the original Cathedral High School, where she was mentored by the Brothers of the Holy Cross. She later briefly kept records for General Electric, but was later a bookkeeper for John Kirk Enterprises for several decades until 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Delph, grandsons, Jamie (Cindy), Stephen, Michael (Beth) and John Howard (Becky); greatgrandchildren, Brittany, Courtney, Abigail, Isaiah, Evelyn, David, Anna, Eliana, Emma and Lilly; and a great-greatgranddaughter, Jordyn. The funeral was Aug. 12 at Flanner and Buchanan – Oaklawn in Good Shepherd Chapel.

Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of Stephen Delph to the Damien Center, 26 N. Arsenal Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46201. Those who wish to express condolences to the family or sign the guest registry may do so by visiting www.flannerbuchanan.com.

Anniversary – Carmel residents Jack and Carolyn Booher will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Aug. 29. They have lived in Carmel since 1955 and have two children, Marcia Spencer of Fishers, and Mark Booher (wife: Celia) of Carmel. They have two grandchildren, Lizzie Booher, a sophomore at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Ga., and Ben Booher, a senior at Carmel High School.

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ing basis of this network is doubling the bus service… increasing that frequency,” said Anna Tyszkiewicz, executive director of Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization. Where the bus used to come every half hour or hour, wait time would decrease to 10 or 15 minutes.

The plan will not move forward though without consent from Indiana’s General Assembly.

The Senate cut short legislation in early April, which would have allowed Marion and Hamilton counties taxpayers to vote on a referendum. The referendum would place a three-tenths increase on income tax to improve regional bus systems.

Since Carmel doesn’t have a bus system, the tax would serve to create one.

The legislature ordered a study committee to create a report to be reviewed Dec. 15. On Aug. 5 the study committee held a meeting at which Mayor Jim Brainard testified, according to the meeting minutes, that the region “has a fiscal need and a competitive need to expand mass transit.” The minutes also recorded that Brainard “noted that Carmel has growing populations of people under 30 and of people over 55 who are both key transit users.”

Another meeting for the study committee will be held on Sept. 10. More information on the minutes and upcoming meetings can be found under the Central Indiana Transit Study Committee on the Indiana General Assembly website. To ask questions or make comments on Indy Connects’ research, visit www.indyconnect.org.

Indy Connect, Central Indiana’s Transportation Initiative, held an open-house at The Monon Center Aug. 14 transportation to showcase 20 detailed schematics of possible routes, station locations and roadway features for a Red, Blue, and Green Rapid Transit Line.

The meeting focused on the Red Line, a 23mile track that would run north to south from Carmel to Greenwood, allowing access to downtown. Those who attended offered suggestions for improvements and learned more about how Indy Connect plans to develop mass transit in Central Indiana.

Since January, Indy Connect has partnered with Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization, Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority, and IndyGo to develop thorough studies for the three transit lines.

Christine Altman, a Hamilton County Commissioner of 13 years, has advocated the building of mass transit in Indianapolis for almost 10 years.

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Neighbors warn of range’s noise

By Karen Kennedy • karenk@youarecurrent.com

Residents of Montgomery, Ohio, who live a mile or less from the Point Blank Gun Range in Blue Ash, have sent development a letter of warning regarding the proposed Point Blank Gun Range developers want to build on Range Line Road to the Carmel City Council and Current. It reads in part, “Believe me, when this range opens, if it is not soundproofed as the one here in my backyard is not, they (the neighbors of the gun range) will hear gunfire every day.”

About two dozen Ohio citizens begged their city council on Aug. 8 to help them find a solution to the fact that the sound of gunfire wakes their families up in the morning and keeps them up at night.

The citizens have made repeated attempts to resolve the situation with Point Blank’s co-owner, Tom Willingham. Point Blank Gun Range opened in Blue Ash in November 2012. Montgomery citizen John Augustin said in a phone interview, “We got through the winter just fine. Our houses were closed up tight for the weather, and they were just getting started over there, so things were OK.” However, as the warmer weather approached and business picked up at Point Blank, the neighbors realized they had a problem.

At first, the neighbors thought this would be an easy fix.

“I wrote what I thought was a very nice letter,” Augustin said. “I told Mr. Willingham that we wished him every success, and that our purpose was not to shut him down. We are not anti-gun.

We are pro-Second Amendment. We just wanted him to do something about the noise.”

After waiting two weeks for a reply, Augustin called Willingham. According to Augustin, Willingham told him he did not care to discuss the matter and hung up on him. In later correspondence from Point Blank co-owner Dawn Green, she referred to the concerned neighbors as “extremists” and claimed that they (the owners) would not meet with them.

“We are baffled by the owners’ combative response,” Augustin said. Another member of the group of concerned citizens, Steve Pollack, added, “All we are asking is that the range own-

ers be good neighbors and add sufficient sound proofing to prevent gunshots from being audible at any residence in Montgomery and Blue Ash.” Augustin lives 250 yards from the range, but claims the noise is disruptive up to 3/4 of a mile from the range.

“Imagine 20 to 24 lanes of guns firing all at once,” he said. “The sounds at times are almost unbearable.”

Neighbors have called the police on numerous occasions. However, the Montgomery police department tells them it’s not in their jurisdiction, and the Blue Ash police department tells them that no laws have been broken.”

Finding no relief through negotiation, appeals to police and city council, the neighbors have created a website, www.fixthegunnoise.com.

They have recordings of the gun noise on the site. They have not received any answers yet from their city council.

In response to an email inquiring about soundproofing plans for the proposed Point Blank gun range, attorney Jon Dobosiewicz, who represents Willingham in the application process, simply stated, “Our client has advised us that the site in Ohio complies with all applicable sound regulations. The location in Carmel will also comply with all applicable sound regulations.”

The Point Blank Gun Range’s plan had been on the agenda for the Aug. 20 Carmel Plan Commission meeting. However, the applicant asked for it to be moved to the Sept. 17 agenda.

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This coming weekend is a great time to explore some of Carmel’s museums as the Carmel Clay Historical Society celebration presents Artmobilia at the Monon Depot Museum on Aug. 24 and the Museum of Miniature Houses celebrates its 20th anniversary on Aug. 25.

Artmobilia The Monon Depot, 211 1st St. S.W., will feature the Indiana Historical Society’s Auto Indiana Traveling Exhibit, which is a presentation, sponsored

by Kroger, of all things auto from inventors such as Elwood Haynes, Ralph Teetor along with automakers like Studebaker and Duesenberg. Visitors also can learn about how (ironically, in our town of roundabouts) a Carmel inventor named Leslie Haines invented a stoplight as a way to address the increase in accidents resulting from horse-drawn carriages encountering cars on the streets. Several local antique car dealers also plan to bring their cars to park on the lawn the day of the event.

The exhibit also illuminates how the expanding auto industry led to economic development in the iron, steel and glass industries, and what a key role the automobile played in the emerging “American Dream.”

The Artmobilia Exhibit will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. More information is available at www.carmelclayhistory.org.

The Museum of Miniatures turns 20 this week.

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Museum of Miniature Houses Aug. 25 is the official celebration of 20 years of operation for the Museum of Miniature Houses and Other Collectibles. Admissions to the museum will include a $1 coupon to be used at a visiting ice cream truck behind the museum.

The museum, opened in 1993, features seven room of exhibits of miniature houses, furniture, needlework and original paintings. It also has a small shop which sells related items. Current exhibits include room boxes by noted miniaturist LaVerne Sullivan and a wedding gown collection by local artist Peggy Latta.

The Miniature Houses celebration will be from 1 to 4 p.m. More information is available at www. museumofminiatures.org.

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Three more roundabouts slated for construction this year; 28 proposed by 2018

By Karen Kennedy • karenk@youarecurrent.com Now that the roundabout at 96th Street and Towne Road is complete, the city has turned its focus to others in varicover story ous stages of development. Three more are on the city’s proposed list for 2013. They are: • Pennsylvania Street and 111th Street • Illinois Street and 106th Street • 103rd Street and Spring Mill Road Carmel Drive and Range Line Road had until March of this year also been on the list for 2013 but now has been pushed back to next year.

How much does a roundabout cost and who pays for It? There are several cost components to a roundabout.

• Engineering and design (typically 8 to 10 percent of the cost • Right-of-way land cost (can vary greatly based on location and existing structures) • Moving of utilities (which may be above or below ground) • Construction and construction inspection • The existing grade of the location can be a cost factor as well When all of these various factors are considered, roundabouts can range in cost from $200,000 to several million dollars.

Roundabouts are funded in various ways.

Depending on their location, they will be paid for through city funds combined with county, state or federal funds. Because of roundabouts’ positive impact on the environment, a federal program called CMAQ (Congestion, Mitigation, Air Quality) allows for 100 percent of the construction costs to be paid by the federal government, but the purchase of land for right-of-ways and engineering, landscaping and maintenance costs fall to local governments.

But because some portion of the cost of any new roundabout will ultimately come from the city’s budget, the city council must approve the funding, so they always will have the right of final refusal on any particular project.

Of the roundabouts on this year’s schedule, funding is planned as follows: • Pennsylvania and 111th streets – receiving some federal funds • Illinois and 106th streets – not yet funded as it will fall under the umbrella of the Illinois Street project

The intersections of Pennsylvania and 111th streets, left, 103rd Street and Spring Mill Road, top, and Illinois and 106th streets, above, are scheduled to become roundabouts by the end of this year. (Photo by Jillyann Burns)

• 103rd Street and Spring Mill Road – 100-percent city funded The city also has applied for a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant to create a new, separated grade interchange at 96th Street and Keystone Parkway which would include roundabouts at the ramp entrances and exits. According to the Dept. of Transportation’s website, TIGER grants are awarded through the DOT for road improvement projects that will have “a significant impact on a metropolitan area or region, and make communities more livable and sustainable.” 96th Street and Keystone Parkway is the only Keystone Parkway interchange in Carmel that has not been converted to a roundabout.

Why do we need them?

Obviously, Mayor Jim Brainard is a huge proponent of roundabouts. The City of Carmel is widely known for having more roundabouts than any other city in the U.S. Currently, there are 78.

His reasons? Traffic flow, cost efficiency, safety, aesthetics and the environment, he said.

“Roundabouts handle four to five times the capacity of stoplights,” Brainard said. “A single stoplight costs $150,000 to install and uses

electricity 24/7. In addition to being better for the environment, through less idling time and fuel consumption, roundabouts make for safer city streets. They eliminate left-hand turns, which create a huge potential for accidents. They reduce accidents in general by 40 percent and accident injuries by 80 percent.”

Varying opinions “Roundabouts are not necessarily good for businesses,” Carmel City Councilor Luci Snyder said. “They are great people movers, and they keep traffic flowing. But businesses need people to stop. When someone is sitting at a stoplight, they look around. They notice the sign in a store window. Merchant’s Square is a good example of a place that has been hurt by roundabout construction. It’s harder to stop there. People who used to frequent that area simply found other places to go.”

“Also,” Snyder said, “as beneficial as Keystone Parkway is to moving traffic and increasing home values in the area, unless you are a local, it’s confusing to know exactly where to get off. People may drive right past the ramp they needed to use to get to Merchant’s Square.”

While Snyder believes that certain streets

are prime candidates for roundabouts, she is opposed to adding any in the Range Line Road retail district.

Council member Ron Carter disagrees.

“The roundabouts on Keystone Parkway have increased business for those west of Keystone,” Carter said. “But we do need better signage for the exits to those businesses. Keystone used to be a barrier for residents living west of it.

“I was in the advertising business for most of my career. Retailers need to use the tools available to them to promote their goods and services. I hear what Councilor Snyder is saying about going slow past businesses, but look at it this way: if traffic is always bad at a particular (stoplight) intersection, people will come to avoid that area altogether.”

2014 and beyond Twenty-eight more roundabouts are on the proposed list through the end of 2018, almost all of them two lanes, at an average of about seven per year. Because these projects are assigned, not bid, they have already been assigned to various area engineering firms through 2015.

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The art of being human It is our position that Indiana Humanities is providing a vital community resource through its mission of connecting people, opening minds and enriching lives by creating and facilitating programs that encourage Hoosiers to think, read and talk. Through programs such as Spirit of Competition, Community Conversations and Novel Conversations, Indiana Humanities provides grants for humanities programs throughout the state. The Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau has been awarded a grant by Indiana Humanities to lead a meaningful cross-county conversation about how Hamilton County’s heritage can be preserved and presented for the future in conjunction with Indiana’s 2016 bicentennial.

Indiana Humanities also provides a free lending library with sets of books available to book clubs, public libraries and organizations as well as a Teacher Center which is an online resource for educators that includes professional development opportunities, curriculum guides and toolkits.

These opportunities for people to connect and converse are critical to the success of a community and ultimately, the human race.

How we as a people deal with civility, rivalry, innovation and passion dictate the conditions for which we all live and are the focus of Indiana Humanities Spirit of Competition program.

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Another month, please Commentary by Terry Anker With the coming end of the annual lengthy break from the traditional school year upon us, the chatter around the house heralds the impending “end” of summer. As a fan of the long, warm days, I prefer to hang on to the calendar demarcation of its demise – Sept. 22.

But a return to the standard daily routine of bus stops and copious homework most assuredly will remind me that, indeed, the halcyon days have succumbed to the inevitable march of time. Perhaps someday, when the kids are grown and gone, we can return to a summer only ending with falling leaves and the smell of campfires. It might be like awaking without an alarm clock rousting one from slumber. The first light of dawn, corresponding with one’s own internal need for rest, would softly awaken to the new day.

Without regard to the flaming horseman that announces it, summer, at least as it is celebrated in the Anker home, is lunging to-

ward its final weeks. As with the close of most important moments, it leads one to pause and reflect on these months that have passed.

How will we remember the summer of 2013?

Will we remember it at all? Did we travel? Did we travel too much? Did we laugh? Did we cry?

Did we live these expansive days to their fullest potential? Did we take pause to enjoy the simple pleasures wrought by the sunshine on our shoulders?

All in all for our family, it has been a good season full of all the things that one expects to accompany the time. Perhaps the greatest test of enjoyment is to ask one’s self whether we are ready for the summer to end. From where I sit, the answer is an emphatic NO – another month or two would be just fine.

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK Wanna write us a letter? You can do it a couple ways. E-mailing it to info@currentincarmel.com is the quickest and easiest. The old-fashioned way is to snail mail it to Current in Carmel, 30 S. Range Line Road, Carmel, IN 46032. Keep letters to 200 words max (we may make exceptions), and be sure to include your home ZIP code and a daytime number for verification.

Those who don’t know how to weep with their whole heart don’t know how to laugh either.

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Were we perplexed? How about angered?

Maybe we were shocked? We’re talking about Congress staffers’ exemption from ObamaCare (if it ever happens), so the answers to those questions are no, no and no. We actually, and sadly, expected it. It got us thinking about the whole ObamaCare mess and the “dialogue” between Democrats and Republicans on the subject.

Republicans are determined to stop ObamaCare by any and all means necessary. The oft-repeated argument from Dems against the GOP effort is that that GOP has offered no alternative to the legislation. We’re of the opinion that no alternative is necessary. It’s simply a bad bill, and it needs to be killed. And yet, as always happens, what we’ll see is what we’ll deserve. Shockingly, the polls on ObamaCare consistently show majority opposition, and yet it continues to be shoved down our throats.

Even Obama’s strongest constituency, the union worker, is complaining about the bill.

Tells you something, doesn’t it? If the plan is as good as the boss says, why are there so many given exemptions, which he doles out as favors?

We don’t believe his plan, as written, will survive. Although, this bill is so bad and so costly, Congress will pass it, because Congress usually lets all of us down. Some form of the bill will rise. We believe strongly the president has more than a sneaking suspicion his plan, as we all know it, will continue to crumble at the edges and could ultimately implode. Again, he’s just taking care of his pals and buddies by exempting them. The crux of our beef: The majority of the rocket scientists in Washington want to force something down our throats, but they are too good for the legislation. How can that possibly be? We’ll tell you: America voted them into office, that’s how.

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 Kalispell, Mont., all pool tables must be able to be viewed from the street outside a billiard hall where they are located.

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Carmel as it used to be in the 1950s

Commentary by Fred Swift

Recently WFYI-TV aired a re-run of a program called “Indy in the Fifties” which is an interesting look back at everyday life in the history 1950s. As I watched, I thought of how we had our own history in Carmel during the 50s. From a young person’s view at the time, I thought memories of the time might be of interest to those who cannot visualize Carmel as a small town, as well as those who were here to experience that era.

As the 1950s dawned, Carmel was a tight-knit community of just more than 1,000 residents, and the population did not increase dramatically during the decade. By the end of the 50s, the population was still only 1,500. There was a good chance that every Carmelite would often see every fellow citizen since there was only one school, one drugstore, one bank, three churches, two or three gas stations and two grocery stores. And, there was one singlescreen movie theatre appropriately named Carmel Theatre. It was owned by Harry Jones, a retired dentist who lived two doors from the movie house in the first block of South Range Line Road.

There was often chatter at school on Monday about who had been seen with whom at the movie, or who had been ushered out. School was a 12-grade, three level structure on East Main Street where a newer portion of Carmel High School now stands. The first section of the present high school was built in 1958 for $1.5 million.

Carmel’s West Main Street in 1950. (Photo by Buddy McCart)

Nearly half the cost went for a 4,400-seat gym when enrollment was nearing 400.

Municipal services in Carmel in the 50s were limited. There was only one policeman, Marvie Myers. When he went off duty at night, it was no secret. His car could usually be seen parked beside his home. The fire department gradually took on a handful of paid firefighters during the decade, but was always backed up by number of volunteers. When there was a fire, a siren atop the station on First Avenue SW sounded and the volunteers came running.

The drugstore, owned and operated by John

Brown, also served as a downtown social center.

At the counter and a few tables, locals would gather for coffee and conversation in the morning. One of the drugstore regulars was John “Two Gun” Brunson. He was Carmel’s trash man long before Waste Management or the others came to town. At the drugstore it was not unusual to see the bank president, the barber, a fireman and Two Gun all talking together. In other words, everyone socialized pretty freely regardless of their position.

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Editor, Regarding homosexuality, letter-writer Tom Schultz (8/13/13) is correct in stating that for years, Boy Scouts knew what the “keep myself morally straight” clause of the Scout Oath meant. But then things changed. About 30 years ago, dozens of studies began proving that homosexuality was a condition of birth rather than a “lifestyle choice,” as many had previously assumed. Now, when we pledge to keep ourselves “morally straight,” we pledge to accept homosexuals, just as we accept those of different races

or different faiths. Fortunately, the Boy Scouts of America has changed its acceptance of homosexual youth (or those who might question their sexual orientation) to match scientific proof.

More recent studies have shown that homosexual parents are equally as effective raising children as heterosexual parents (if not superior, in many cases). Hopefully the Boy Scouts will soon accept homosexual adult leaders, again to align themselves with science. This acceptance has nothing to do with political correctness.

Andy Ray, 46032

Flowers reflect well on city

Editor, We would like to compliment the City of Carmel and the Carmel Street Dept. on the beautiful hanging baskets that decorate our city. Carmel has over 700 hanging baskets throughout the city, each of which must be cared for and watered daily. It is such a joy to drive through town and see all the baskets overflowing with colorful flowers.

This year the conditions have been kind to the plants, but last year, despite the drought

and high temperatures, the baskets were also beautiful: a remarkable feat. In many cities we have visited, flowers provide a cheerful welcome to travelers and tourists and give a colorful splash of life to otherwise harsh streetscapes.

The planters along Michigan Avenue in Chicago are one spectacular example which even change with the seasons. While Carmel’s flowers may embellish on a smaller scale they, nonetheless, reflect well upon our city. Thank you!

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‘Thank God school is back!’

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Thank God! School finally has started back. I know, I sound like a broken record (that’s an old version of a CD, kids) because I keep saying the same thing every August, but humor I really suck at parenting during the summer. Though I try my darndest to implement routine, I simply cannot compete with the beautifully rigid structure of the academic year.

Few if any of our supposed summer rules worked out this time around. Maybe it was because my husband Doo and I were gallivanting in North Africa for the better half of June or perhaps because our kids are older and aren’t as easy to coerce, but by the time we finally went Medieval on their butts about the chore chart and Amish Day, I was buying cartons of number two pencils and spiral notebooks. Seriously, trying to coax a teenager out of bed by noon was hard enough, let alone getting him to mow the yard before the wheat needed harvesting. And that reading program I was so gung-ho about in May? The only member of this family who set foot in a library was Doo, on the multiple occasions he needed to escape the chaos of our house.

Basically, I ended up fighting twice as many battles as usual while our minions did seemingly half the amount of work. But I take full responsibility for my children’s laziness. As a teacher,

summer is my break from reality, too. I have no desire to awake early and make sure the dog is walked before prime sun-burning hours. I don’t want to insist that the Xbox gets shut down only to have the boys nag me because they’re bored. And I’m certainly not going to dig my heels in when my daughters decide to turn their bathroom into a nail/make-up salon when they should be Cloroxing their toilet. Can’t a girl just read Nora Roberts in peace and quiet?

So, I am honestly thrilled that everyone, including I, is back to school. Despite the homework insanity and lunch drama that undoubtedly will begin to creep back into our lives, I love that the kids are out of the house and occupied for at least 50 percent of the day. I love that Doo is now the primary caregiver in the mornings and afternoons (as I am busy raking in the big bucks dealing with other people’s teens) and might soon feel compelled to do the dishes and laundry. I love that there will be purpose and order to our weeks, and that the calendar will again dominate our refrigerator.

I’ll probably change my tune next spring, but for now, thank God school is back! Peace out.

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Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

It was Friday night and I had been at it for almost six minutes. “At your age, I’m not sure your heart can take this,” said my wife. Then to show how concerned she humor was, Mary Ellen burst out laughing.

Achoo! If I had known it was this easy to get such an appreciative response, I’d have sneezed 35 times in a row a lot earlier in our marriage.

My persistent sternutation (that’s sneezing) was, for some reason, a source of great merriment, far outweighing my fall last week down a full flight of stairs while I was vacuuming. In fairness to my wife, before the guffawing there is a brief span of time while she confirms I have not broken my spine or suffered a head trauma.

Then let the fun begin.

Achoo! (No. 36), although in all honesty this is just an estimate, because you don’t start counting sneezes until you realize it may be the beginning of a historic run, and then it may be too late to get an accurate count.

Achoo! (No. 37) and now Mary Ellen was wiping away the tears, asking me if there was possibly some grass stuck up my nose. At least I think that’s what she said. It was hard to understand her. However, in 33 years of marriage, that would have been the first inquiry of this nature. And we grew up in the ‘60s.

Achoo! (No. 38) and we were nearing a point where my wife’s side was starting to ache. I wondered whether her reaction to my situation had now equaled her hysterical response to my walking into a glass door at the Haversticks’ or banging my head under the kitchen sink after fixing the garbage disposal.

Achoo! (No. 39) and my sneezes were now more closely spaced which meant that poor Mary Ellen had virtually no time to breathe and was gasping for air. I felt bad for her. She had been having such a good time.

Achoo! (No. 40), but at that sneeze, I sensed a slight decline in her enjoyment of my predicament. Then I made the mistake of asking for a Kleenex. She handed me one of those tiny squares from a little package in her purse and for some reason this made her start laughing all over again.

There was no 41st sneeze. Calm reigned in the Wolfsie home. I wanted to watch a movie on cable so I picked an old favorite: “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.” Mary Ellen went upstairs to read. She said she wasn’t in the mood to laugh.

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THIS WEEK Artomobilia – The Monon Depot, 211 1st St. S.W., will feature the Indiana Historical Society’s Auto Indiana Traveling Exhibit, which CARMEL is a presentation, sponsored by Kroger, of all things auto from inventors such as Elwood Haynes, Ralph Teetor along with automakers like Studebaker and Duesenberg. Several local antique car dealers also plan to bring their cars to park on the lawn the day of the event. The Artomobilia Exhibit will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. More information is available at www.carmelclayhistory.org.

Dog Day Afternoon featuring Woofstock – Get the pooch on a leash and head to the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 FISHERS Municipal Dr., for an all-afternoon event benefitting the Humane Society for Hamilton County. While registration for its dog walk, the Starbucks Parade of Paws, is at 12:45 p.m. and starts at 1:30 p.m., the rest of the event kicks off at 2 p.m. and lasts until 7 p.m. Admission is $5 per person unless you fundraised for Parade of Paws, are 10-years-old or younger or are a member of the military with ID. Be ready for music, food and more. Admission for Parade of Paws is free. For more information, please visit www.currentinfishers.com or www. ddawoofstock.com.

Members of the Youth Holy Trinity Hellenic Dance Troupe perform. (Submitted photos)

40th-annual festival features all things Greek

By Karen Kennedy • karenk@youarecurrent.com

Got a hankering for something Mediterranean? When was the last time you had juicy, roasted leg of lamb? Spanaevent kopita? Or perfectly flaky, freshly-baked baklava?

You can experience all things Greek this weekend at the 40th annual Greek Fest Aug. 23 to 25 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at 3500 W. 106th St. in Carmel. More than 15,000 attendees are expected during the three days of the festival.

The annual festival had been held in Broad Ripple until 2009 when it was moved to Carmel.

It features authentic Greek food and pastries, Greek beer and wine and live music from wellknown area Greek musician George Karras. Traditional Greek dancing will be presented by the Holy Trinity Hellenic Dance Troupes, and Greek dance lessons will be offered as well. An open marketplace will feature a large array of food and drink, and Greek-themed T-shirts, jewelry and icons also will be available for purchase.

Other attractions include a children’s activity tent, a Greek cultural tent and tours of the magnificent Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church.

“It’s been a true privilege to work side-by-side

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox parishioners prepared more than 72 dozen kourambiedes cookies (a butter cookie covered in powdered sugar) in preparation for GreekFest 2013.

with so many dedicated volunteers over the past three years,” said Lawrence N. Eleftheri, Greek Fest president. “Our goal has been to promote our culture and faith while bringing our parish family together in order to celebrate our heritage with the Central Indiana community. It’s been wonderful to see so many mem-

bers of our Parish involved as they donate time, energy, and resources for the benefit of our Holy Trinity family while having fun and building strong memories to be passed on to future generations.”

Presale coupon books are available at area Marsh supermarkets which will include free parking on church grounds. Purchase of a $50 coupon book includes premier parking and an additional $5 toward festival purchases. Premier parking on church grounds without the advance purchase books is $5, and free parking with shuttle service is available at Riley Llama Farms, at the corner of 106th Street and Towne Road.

For the first time this year, retirement communities from the area were invited to bring attendees to experience a Greek Fest meal, along with an Iconography and architectural church tour, before the festival opening. They will have the opportunity to dine banquet-style, inside. Groups interested in arranging future events may contact 733-3033.

Hours for the festival are: Aug. 23, 4 to 11 p.m., Aug. 24, noon to 11 p.m. and Aug. 25, noon to 5 p.m.

The schedules for the church tours and the dance troupes as well as the full menu for the festival are listed on the website at www.indygreekfest.org.

XFest – Alice In Chains, Jane’s Addiction, Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive, Walking Papers, New Politics, Middle Class Rut, NOBLESVILLE Danko Jones and Chuck Shaeffer Picture Show will perform Aug. 23 at Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville. The fourth annual Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival is a touring rock music and lifestyle festival that will entertain fans for a full afternoon (starting at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $24 to $94.40. For more information, call 776-8181 or visit www.livenation.com.

Haunted Underground Railroad walking tour – Interested in a brief encounter with Westfield’s most haunting legends and WESTFIELD folk tales at 9 p.m. Aug. 24?

The tour, which meets at Asa Bales Park, 132 W. Main St., is filled with stories of ghosts of the Underground Railroad and those who helped them escape mixed with modern-day gangsters and mischief from Westfield’s haunted history. Reservation required. Cost is $18 for adults and $13 for children and seniors. For more information, call 840-6456 or visit www.unseenpress.com.

Live music – A weekend of live music awaits you on the patio at Cobblestone Grill. Tim Wright will take to the mic from 6:30 to zionsVILLE 9:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Monique Rust takes the stage from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 22. Join Scott Ballantine from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 23. Mark Lapoint wraps up the weekend from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 24. Cobblestone Grill is at 160 S. Main St.

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Guided Meditation Class • Learn to reduce stress and relax by practicing easy daily meditations. No experience necessary; drop-ins are welcome. • Nature’s Karma, 711 Veteran’s Way, Suite 136, Carmel • 7 to 8 p.m. • $10 • Contact Beth Meyers at 443-0130 with questions • www.natureskarma.org

Carmel Farmers Market • One of the largest farmer’s markets in Indiana features more than 60 vendors, in addition to cooking demonstrations and music. Guests also can enjoy free parking. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • 8 to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday through Oct. 5 • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.com

Westfield Farmers Market • Americana Bank has opened its parking lot each Friday evening during the summer for Westfield’s Farmers Market. Stop by and browse through the array of vendors present. • 33333 Ind. 32, Westfield • 5 to 8 p.m. • Free

Fishers Farmers Market • An array of foods ranging from locally grown fruits and vegetables to honey, jams and hot breakfast items will be on display at the market’s new location at the Fishers amphitheater on the north side of Fishers Town Hall. • 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers • 8 a.m. to noon through Sept. 28 • Contact Carol Doehrman at 5780700 • www.fisherschamber.com

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Saxony Farmer’s Market • Farm fresh produce, artisanal foods and baked goods from local vendors; live music; visitors are welcome to play a game of corn hole. • 13578 E. 131st St., Fishers • 8 a.m. to noon • 770-1818 • http://www.saxony-indiana.com/ market.html Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Return of River City Brass Band • A brass band with an orchestra sound, River City Brass Band combines a 28-piece ensemble of brass and percussion that performs jazz, classical and big band swing. • Conner Prairie Amphitheater, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • 8 p.m. tonight and Aug. 24. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for picnicking; guests are encouraged to bring food and drinks. • $23 in advance for adults; $12 for children from Marsh, Main Street, and O’Malia supermarkets; $28 at the gate of the performance day for adults; $14 for children. • 639-4300 • www.indianapolissymphonyorchestra.org Greek Fest • Try an authentic Greek meal, join in on some dancing or take a sound and light tour in the Greek Orthodox Church at the festival’s 40th anniversary. • Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 3500 W. 106th St., Carmel • 4 to 11 p.m.; Noon to 11 p.m. on Aug. 24; Noon to 5 p.m. on Aug. 25 • 733-3033 • www.indygreekfest.org

The Center Presents: Diana Ross • The most successful female artist in music history, with 70 hit singles as a member of The Supremes and with her solo work, is coming to The Palladium. Ross has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. She also is an Academy Award-winning actress, as she played Billie Holiday in “Lady Sings The Blues.” • 1 Center Green, Carmel • 8 p.m. • 843-3800 • www. thecenterpresents.org Cabaret Fundraiser • The Belfry Theatre’s first ever Cabaret Fundraising event “Scene and Be Seen” will include an outdoor pavilion with a silent auction, wine and beer tasting and hors d’oeuvres followed by a live Cabaret performance on the Belfry stage. • Proceeds benefit the Belfry Theatre’s operating expenses. • 6:30 p.m., 10690 Ind. 238-E, Noblesville • $50 per person • Must be 21 or older to attend • Tickets can be reserved at the box office by calling 773-1085.

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Noblesville Farmers Market • The 22nd annual market will display its locally grown produce, in addition to baked goods, plants, flowers, arts and crafts. • Riverview Hospital overflow parking lot, Ind. 19 and Ind. 38, Noblesville • 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Oct. 12 • Free • 776-0205 • www.noblesvillemainstreet.org Zionsville Farmers Market • More than 35 vendors show a colorful display of breads, pastries, cheeses, as well as farm-fresh eggs, meat, fruits and vegetables; live music and special events. • The corner of Main and Hawthorne streets, Zionsville • 8 to 11 a.m. through Sept. 28 • Free • farmersmarketzionsville@gmail.com • www.zionsvillefarmersmarket.org Dog Day Afternoon Featuring Woofstock • Bring your pooch and enjoy an afternoon of a dog parade, more than 100 vendors, live music and kids’ activities; hosted by the Humane Society of Hamilton County. • Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr., Fishers • 2 to 7 p.m. • $5 per person; kids 10 and under are free • www.ddawoofstock. com/ Keith Urban: “Light the Fuse Tour 2013” • Australia-bred country singer and guitar player, Keith Urban, performs with Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch. Urban’s No. 1 hit, “But for the Grace of God,” was No. 1 with Hot Country Songs; he earned Biggest Country Hit of 2000-2010 on Billboard with “Somebody Like You.” “You’ll Think of Me” was his first Grammy Award. • Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville • 7 p.m. • Starts at $28.25 • www.livenation.com

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WARMfest will close out summer

By Mark Johnson • editorial@youarecurrent.com

As the summer season begins to wind down, many people will undoubtedly look to make the most of the remaining days LIVE MUSIC of sunshine, warm weather and outdoor activities.

Many view the summer months as bookended by Memorial Day and Labor Day, with the latter serving as a kind of last hurrah for the summer months.

For this upcoming Labor Day weekend, Broad Ripple Park will help to close out summer on a high and festive note. On that weekend, the park will host the inaugural White River Arts & Music Festival, or WARMfest, a three-day music and arts festival that will feature local, regional and national acts as well as the Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace.

WARMfest, though, has more than just an entertainment agenda. Part of the proceeds from the festival will go to help the Carl G. Fisher Society a non-profit organization that seeks to restore the White River to its original greatness as a site for entertainment and education.

“WARMfest is actually a vision in progress,” WARMfest Executive Director Dan Ripley said. “Our goal is to cultivate a stewardship of the White River. We wanted to create an event that would raise awareness first in Broad Ripple, then in the city of Indianapolis. Our goal is to revitalize and restore the area, to bring it back to the great resource that it once was. Our festival is about much more than just music.”

The impetus for the event began as a collaborative endeavor between Indy Parks & Recreation, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, and CGFS. That effort sought to clean up Broad Ripple Park’s shoreline, thus giving patrons of the park an unobstructed view of the White River.

“That was definitely one of the goals,” Ripley said.

“To clean up the shoreline and restore views to the park that haven’t been visible for years. This is nothing original. There is a rich history of Broad Ripple Park and White River. These were vacation and resort areas with amusement parks and what was, for many years, the largest outdoor pool in the state.”

Yet, those who attend WARMfest will be treated to a wide array of food, art, games and activities. A diverse group of musical acts will perform across five stages throughout the three days of the festival. Veteran performers such as Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Michael Franti & Spearhead will share the stage with up and coming artists such as Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, while local legend Jennie Devoe also will perform.

Ripley is very pleased with the musical lineup, a variety of styles and genres that truly offers something for everyone.

“We’ve partnered with promoters MOKB and that has been very beneficial to me. They did a great job with the talent. We are creating a festival that moves people and also provides funding and resources,” he said.

For more information, visit warmfest.org.

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Ingredients: 7 ounces frozen acai or pitaya (dragon fruit); 1/2 banana; 1/2 banana, sliced; 1/2 cup pineapple (juice can be substituted); 1/2 cup light crisp vanilla granola; 5 chocolate-covered almonds; 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut shavings; 1/4 cup bee pollen sprinkle Directions: Mix the 7 ounces of frozen acai or pitaya (dragon fruit), 1/2 of a banana and 1/2 cup pineapple in a blender. Top the mixture with the remaining ingredients, and drizzle it with agave nectar.

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Moist Chocolate Muffins

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup white sugar; 3/4 cup chocolate chips; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners. Combine flour, sugar, 3/4 cup chocolate chips, cocoa powder and baking soda in a large bowl.

Whisk egg, yogurt, milk and vegetable oil in another bowl until smooth; pour into chocolate mixture and stir until batter is just blended. Fill prepared muffin cups 3/4 full and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

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Turn your craft surplus into cash editorial@youarecurrent.com Call it “Goodwill for Crafters,” “Craft-palooza” or whatever you’d like, but the Crafters Flea Market is a day-long events yard sale of strictly craft supplies.

Always In Stitches invites crafters of all types to set up booths from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 14 to sell any kind of craft supplies they have on hand and no longer need. The Crafters Flea Market will be immediately behind the quilting, yarn and fabric store at 1808 E. Conner St., Noblesville.

“When you’re a crafter, you always have more supplies than you’re going to use,” said Lyneen Burrow, shop owner. “It doesn’t matter what your craft uses, you’re going to accumulate fabric, paper, yarn, paint, wood, clay, embellishments, kits, patterns and books that you don’t use, won’t complete or no longer need.

The $10 booth fee will be given to charity, but the sellers will keep their proceeds and get a $10 Always In Stitches gift certificate in appreciation of their full-day participation and for cleaning up their area before leaving.

The Crafters Flea Market is open to all; spaces fill quickly. For more information, call Always In Stitches at 776-4227. In case of rain, the sale will be held on Sept. 21.

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Q: I am a 55-year-old women who is a little overweight. At 5’4” and 190 pounds, I wouldn’t call myself fat just above my ideal body weight. The realaesthetics ity is that this weight is very stable, and I have been relatively the same weight for almost 20 years. I exercise and eat reasonably and this is just the way it is. I am fine with that as I am otherwise healthy. My face has always been a little plump but otherwise firm until the past few years.

I have noticed that there is some jowling that has appeared along the jawline but the real problem is my neck. It has gotten so droopy and saggy that I know it is time for some type of necklift. Am I too fat to get a facelift?

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Until proven otherwise, it may be that you may get a greater benefit from a necklift than someone who is thinner with less loose skin. Delaying a necklift may make sense if you are planning to lose more than a few pounds of weight but that clearly is not the case.

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New to the Carmel community is the Fred Astaire Dance School at 820 E. 116th St. Owner and retired world chamnow open pion, Dan Rutherford, decided it was time to relocate when business seemed to be dancing its way to the top.

Although Rutherford and his dance studio may be new to the community, he by no means is new to the dance world.

Rutherford is not your average business owner, dance instructor or father. If one doesn’t recognize Rutherford by name, one may know some of his friends such as Johathan Ropers (who will be making an appearance at the studio on Sept. 20 for a meet and greet), Tony Dovolani, and Derek Hough; all of whom are professional dancers on the television show “Dancing With The Stars.”

Rutherford grew up in a family of dancers and skaters. At the age of 5, he started dancing jazz and has since danced with some of the world’s most known professionals. However, it wasn’t until he took a college course at Indiana University in ballroom dancing that he realized ballroom dancing was his true passion. After the course, Rutherford decided to pursue ballroom dancing at a local dance school.

“I remember telling my teacher at my first lesson that I was going to do this for the rest of my life,” Rutherford said.

Even though he is a retired world champion, Rutherford still trains others to do what he once did along with judging competitions outside of the United States.

“Training is one of the hardest parts of the job,” Rutherford said.

Throughout the years Rutherford has made appearances on shows like “Dancing With The Stars,” and “America’s Ballroom Challenge” on PBS. He also has worked on movie sets with celebrities such as Ben Affleck and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Recently, Rutherford had his costume maker who works for Jordy International, the dressmakers to the World Professional Latin Champions, come into the studio so that Rutherford’s danc-

Fred Astaire Dance Studio owner Dan Rutherford practices with one of his dancers. (Photo by Maddie Scott)

ers could be fitted and try on some of the dresses. Jordy International also has created some of the outfits seen on “Dancing With The Stars.”

Fred Astaire Dance School accepts all ages and is willing to work within anyone’s budget.

“Currently, our youngest dancer is 10-years-old and our oldest is 80-years-old,” Rutherford said.

“We will work with anyone’s budget if they want to dance.”

With nine teachers and two administrative staff members Fred Astaire Dance School customizes all its programs for every individual keeping in mind what they want to gain.

“One person may come in wanting to lose weight and another may just want to gain more self confidence,” Rutherford said. “We have had people come into the studio and lose over 100 pounds.”

Confucius a wise philosopher once said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Walking into Fred Astaire Dance School one will quickly realize that Rutherford has never worked a day in his life.

One could tell by all the smiles on the employees’ faces that there is never a dull moment in the studio. Rutherford and his staff are constantly on the wide wooden dance floor practicing or teaching.

“I believe our studio not only turns peoples lives around, but it also gives them a renewed life again,” Rutherford said.

For more information about Fred Astaire Dance School, visit www.fredastaireindianapolis. com or call 900-1767.

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Spousal benefits impact Social Security?

Commentary by Joel Harris Last month, I touched on how working while collecting Social Security before full retirement age can have a big impact Finance due to the income limitations test. If you recall, Suzy thought it might be a good idea to collect benefits early at age 62, even though she plans on staying in the workforce until her full retirement age at 66. Because she makes far more than the $15,120 yearly income threshold, her benefits would dramatically be reduced if she continues to collect her $40,000 annual salary between 62 to 66.

This month, I’m going to focus on how collecting spousal benefits might be a good strategy when Suzy reaches her full retirement age at 66. In our example, Roger is 64, in good health, and plans on working until at least 68. Suzy is 62, in good health, and plans on retiring at her full retirement age of 66. As it stands now, Roger is due to collect $2,000 at full retirement age and Suzy is due to collect $1,500 per month at her full retirement age. Should Suzy elect her own benefit at 66, or take advantage of the rarely-used strategy of electing spousal benefits based on the earnings history of her husband?

Under the spousal benefits provision, Suzy can elect to take up to half of Roger’s $2,000 benefit at 66. One important thing to remember is Roger either needs to be collecting his benefits or have “filed and suspended” his benefits before Suzy

can take advantage of half of his benefit. You might ask yourself, why would Suzy take $1,000 (half of Roger’s) per month when her full benefit is $1,500?

If she elects to take half of Roger’s benefit at 66, her own $1,500 benefit will continue to grow under the Delayed Retirement Credits provision. Every year she waits to elect to take her own benefit, she will receive a delayed retirement credit increase of 8 percent per year until the age of 70. That being said, her $1,500 benefit will grow to $1,980 at age 70. At that time, Suzy can switch to her own benefit, which is now $1,980 per month.

So what is the break even age if Suzy decides to elect spousal benefits vs. her own at 66? Based on the figures, she will break even right around 74 years old. By taking advantage of this strategy, Suzy can potentially collect several thousands of dollars in additional benefits during her lifetime.

Social Security will play a major role in your retirement income planning. Please take the time to research the best options for your particular situation before electing your benefits.

Joel Harris is a financial advisor with TFA. He may be reached at 507.1825.

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The Tower of London is where glib and glitz mingle Commentary by Don Knebel

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The Tower of London is one of England’s most popular destinations. Well rehearsed “Beefeaters” explain its history with Travel ghoulish delight and the crown jewels dazzle visitors riding past them on a people mover. But the glib and the glitz mingle with the ghastly.

At the heart of the 18-acre Tower complex is a castle erected in 1078 by William the Conqueror after he crossed the English Channel and defeated Anglo-Saxon King Harold. A series of buildings and towers were added later in two concentric circles around the original castle. Although used for many purposes, the Tower of London has served as a prison almost from the beginning and its stone towers have been the scenes of crimes and intrigue.

The so-called “Bloody Tower” memorializes two young princes murdered there by their uncle, the future King Richard III. The Wakefield Tower, where King Henry VI was murdered as he prayed, displays a collection of instruments of torture, used to extract “confessions” from those whose religious beliefs didn’t match those of the monarch. The most frequently used instrument was the Duke of Exeter’s Daughter, named after the Constable of the Tower who introduced it.

Ropes wound around oppositely rotating drums stretched the victim on a rack, inducing pain so severe that a confession was almost inevitable.

The Tower of London serves as a source of entertainment and a reminder of how cruel human beings can be to each other. (Submitted photo)

Although known for its beheadings, the Tower of London itself was the scene of only a few executions. Condemned prisoners not deserving the privacy of a Tower execution were killed on nearby Tower Hill, their newly severed heads held high for the cheering crowds. As told by the Beefeaters, Tower executioners were notoriously inept, one taking 11 whacks of his axe before finishing off the Countess of Salisbury. Another, a butcher by trade, completed his job with a knife. Anne Boleyn was afforded the courtesy of a French swordsman, who dispatched her on the

Tower green with one stroke.

A trip to London isn’t complete without a visit to the Tower. But expect not only to be entertained, but to be reminded of how cruel human beings can be to each other, often in the name of religion.

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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Fighting parvo is worth the ongoing battle

Commentary by Lisa Beals

Lucky Lab Rescue is known for saving literally hundreds of dogs’ lives every year. They vet them and assess their temperacanine ment before placing them in foster homes and eventually their loving , forever homes. Sometimes, the “vetting” involves a lot more than expected in regard to money and heartfelt concern if the dogs come down with the dreaded parvovirus. Recently, the group rescued five puppies from two different places. All five came down with parvo. Ten month-old Bosco didn’t make it. Right now, Reba, Chesney, Presley and McGraw are fighting for their lives.

So what is parvo? Parvo is a highly contagious virus that can be prevented by early immunization in young puppies. In the absence of vaccinations, it may strike puppies from 6 to 20 weeks old. Certain breeds, including Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Labs and German Shepherds tend to be more susceptible to parvovirus. It is shed in feces and may be transmitted by the dog’s paws, fur, bedding, crates or via our hands or shoes. After exposure to the virus, there may be a four- to five-day incubation period before the dog begins to show symptoms.

The virus is more commonly manifested in the dog’s intestinal system where it interferes with the ability to absorb nutrients and secondarily in the cardiac system where sudden death can occur. The dog may develop lethargy followed by severe vomiting and diarrhea. He may posture in a tucked position due to abdominal discomfort.

The profuse diarrhea often is bloody with mucus and quickly leads to dehydration. The moist tissues of the mouth and eyes may appear red and the heart rate may be accelerated.

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management is essential for the survival of the dog. Parvovirus is diagnosed by physical exam, blood work to measure the white blood cell count, urinalysis, abdominal radiographs and assessment of the lymph nodes. Dehydration must be aggressively treated with IV fluids to correct electrolyte imbalances and antibiotics may help prevent septicemia and bacterial complications that could lead to death. Severe cases may require plasma transfusions to combat the virus.

While the cure rate of parvo is estimated at

70 percent, the sequelae of the disease is often touch and go with positive responses to treatment one day often being followed by complications the next day.

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The parvo virus is not only very contagious, but very hardy. Dogs with parvo must be quarantined until they are given a clean bill of health from the veterinarian. Because their immune systems have been weakened by the virus, they will need to be closely monitored for secondary infections.

Parvovirus may survive in the environment for months, so living quarters and objects exposed to the virus must be cleaned with a 1:32 bleach solution that is allowed to sit for 20 minutes before rinsing. The fight against parvo is worth it. If you would like to help Lucky Lab save Reba and her country siblings, please donate at www.luckylabrescue.com.

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While a ponytail is a very acceptable (and even chic) hairstyle for these activities, we cringe at the idea of being out in public (or out of our bathroom for that matter) without paying some sort of attention to our face. Follow these steps for a low maintenance but fresh look: 1. Dot concealer on blemishes and under eye circles with your finger. Concealer will help even out your skin tone without needing to apply a layer of foundation.

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Picking the right pro is critical

One of those days?

Commentary by Vicky Earley You know you want a home that looks pulled together. You would like to know that you will get the most out of the indoors amount budgeted for the project. You recognize that you do your profession well but interior design was not your calling.

This is the time to call in the services of an interior designer or decorator.

If you have not used a designer before, it can be intimidating. The fear and mystery can be enough to halt the project before the first fabric is found.

The best projects are the result of communication and trust. A close bond develops between a good designer and the client during the design process so, first and foremost, the individual who is about to step into your home has to mesh with you, your family and your lifestyle.

Finding that perfect decorating partner is the biggest challenge you will encounter in the process. The best interior designers are one part artist, one part business professional, one part circus master, one part visionary and one part translator. Don’t expect to Google “talented decorators” and have your perfect design professional appear.

Ask around. Ask someone who has a home that you admire. Keep in mind that some hold their designer’s name close to the vest… just like the best babysitters. Check references. Double check what others have said on Angie’s List.

When you interview the potential designer, look for someone who asks questions and listens to the answers. A good decorator should constantly probe to solicit a vision for the final product. If pertinent questions are not being posed, it is a sign that you are not the focus.

Look for someone who does not operate as a “Yes” person. That is a sales person, not a design professional. You are hiring them to facilitate your vision without the pitfalls of going it alone.

Before committing to a designer, ask yourself the following: Do I feel comfortable with this person? Remember, you will be spending time with this person so a level of rapport is essential.

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Is he or she clear about the costs involved?

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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Complete details of budget estimates by fund and/or department may be seen by visiting the office of this unit of government at John W. Hensel Government Center, 10701 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46280. The political subdivision or appropriate fiscal body shall publish this notice twice in accordance with IC 5-3-1 with the first publication at least ten days before the date fixed for the public hearing and the second publication at least three days before the date fixed for the public hearing.

Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of CLAY TOWNSHIP, Hamilton County, Indiana that the proper officers of Clay Township will conduct a public hearing on the year 2014 budget. Following this meeting, any ten or more taxpayers may object to a budget, tax rate, or tax levy by filing an objection petition with the proper officers of Clay Township not more than seven days after the hearing. The objection petition must identify the provisions of the budget, tax rate, or tax levy to which taxpayers object. If a petition is filed, Clay Township shall adopt with the budget a finding concerning the objections in the petition and testimony presented. Following the aforementioned hearing, the proper officers of Clay Township will meet to adopt the following budget: Public Hearing Date Public Hearing Time Public Hearing Location

Tuesday, September 10, 2013 6:00 PM John W. Hensel Government Center, 10701 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46280

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Don’t make this harder than it is Commentary by Jordan Fischer Question: “People at my office often talk about their ‘brother-in-laws’ or ‘sister-in-laws,’ and it drives me grammar guy crazy. Please write an article clearing up this nonsense. Hopefully some of them will see it.”

Answer: I’ll see what I can do.

Words like “brother-in-law,” “U-boat,” “not-forprofit,” etc., are known as hyphenated compound nouns. They can get a bit tricky at times; since there are often several words you have to deal with when deciding where to place an “s” to make their possessive form.

The rule in this case is to place the “s” after the primary noun: “brothers-in-law,” “U-boats,” “not-for-profits.” Why “brothers-in-law” and not “brother-in-laws?” Well, think: Are you saying you have multiple brothers (by law), or that you have a brother due to multiple laws? I’m guessing the former.

Now, if we want to make a hyphenated compound noun possessive, things are very simple: Add an apostrophe and an “s.” “My brother-inlaw’s boat is ready for the summer.” “The not-forprofit’s fundraiser should be a blast.” We don’t always get simple, standard rules in English, so enjoy this one and don’t make it any harder than it needs to be.

Just to be thorough: On the off-chance that you ever wanted to make a hyphenated compound noun plural and possessive, you just follow both rules. If you have multiple brothers-in-law, and they all have boats, you’re talking about your brothers-in-law’s boats. Don’t let yourself get intimidated just because you’re forming a “plural, possessive, hyphenated compound noun.” Just add “s” to the primary noun, and an apostrophe and “s” to the end of the word. Simple as that.

Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for Current Publishing.

To ask Jordan a grammar question, write him at rjfische@gmail.com.

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Space planning is the key to a successful basement remodel

Commentary by Larry Greene

Existing basement: Located in the Saddlecreek addition on the west side of Carmel, this home had suited its owners since they built it.

However, as the children blueprint for grew, it was time to reimprovement assess how they utilized their space. “Now that the kids are older, we do not have as many toys,” stated one of the homeowners. “We created a family project of purging the old stuff to create an area that we could all use.”

Design phase: Creating a multi-use space was the goal of this remodel. “I have a homebased sewing business,” said one of the homeowners. “I needed space to work and stage. Also, my husband needs room for his new hobbies.

And, we have always wanted an exercise area that was separate from the kids’ area.” The lower level was previously unfinished, but was still being used as a work, exercise and storage space for the family. Transforming the original basement into a welcoming place for the whole family meant designating areas for their many interests.

Space planning for family activities: The final design created activity vignettes within the original footprint of the basement. The two spaces around the central staircase were long and narrow with two alcoves. End walls of the main room became hobby and work areas with plenty

Before, the family’s basement area was used to store toys and other items a young family needs.

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of space left in between for large gatherings.

The media room and musical instrument practice area were tucked into the alcoves. The exercise room was set into the area on the backside of the staircase, where a large gathering space was not needed. The existing plumbing dictated the placement of the full bathroom. Fortunately, it was located on a back wall that supported the intended work flow. Natural light from the two daylight windows was supplemented with a comprehensive lighting plan.

Speciality spaces: Cabinetry was designed for the intended use of each area. The sewing space needed long tables and lower and upper cabinets. The fish aquarium area needed a sturdy countertop and floor space. In the bathroom, a decorative utility sink provides the space needed to clean the fish tank while blending with the overall décor.

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After, purging items the family no longer needed created room for more specialized areas for mom and dad, such as a sewing space and a special place for an aquarium. (Submitted photo)

we live,” stated one of the homeowners. “My two daughters go down there and hang out together.

We have family movie night and do lots of crafts, too. It’s nice having a practice area without having the rest of the house involved. We can just shut the door and no one hears anything.”

Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling Indy, a fullservice design/build remodeling firm serving Boone, Hamilton, and Marion Counties. Contact him at 846-2600 or lgreene@caseindy.com.

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Experts delivering before, during and after your delivery.

Indiana University Health North Hospital not only provides an exceptional care team, we make sure your birthing experience is the one you always imagined.

Expert doctors and the comforts of home. That’s what you can expect from IU Health North Hospital. Each of our services is designed to make sure your pregnancy is as comfortable as it is memorable. And should you need a higher level of care, you can be confident that Level III NICU care with private rooms is available at Riley at IU Health North—staffed around the clock by Riley neonatologists and some of the best pediatric physicians in the state. As you can see, your peace of mind means everything to us. Because you deserve it, we deliver it.

Discover the strength at iuhealth.org/northmaternity or arrange an on-site tour by calling the childbirth educator at 317.688.2465

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