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Food Rescue celebrates 10 years

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County-based Food Rescue on Sept. 20 celebrated 10 years of securing unused food from school cafeterias and serving families in giving back need. The organization serves all public schools in Hamilton County and more than 500 schools nationwide.

“We looked back on our history,” Lead Program Director Jennifer Carmack-Brilliant said. “We started out as an organization that rescued food from restaurants, and in 2014 we turned our attention to the astronomical waste happening in school cafeterias. We focused on grades K through 12. We partner schools with carrying agencies to food pantries to rescue unopened, unwanted items from student trays.

“We have a very strong presence in Hamilton County, and in some of our schools, Westfield Washington in particular and Zionsville schools as well, our life-skills students are using food rescue as a unique application of the life-skills program,” Carmack-Brilliant said. “These are kids who normally aren’t thought of being able to volunteer or help when in fact they’re very able, and through Food Rescue they are finding empowerment as well as being able to work on occupational therapy, fine motor skills, grip motor skills and social interactions.”

Carmack-Brilliant said Food Rescue will focus on expanding and evolving for its future and utilizing a $25,000 grant it received.

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A man is hospitalized and the Fishers Police Dept. continues to invescrime tigate following a Sept. 21 shooting near 131st Street and Ind. 37.

The Hamilton County Dispatch Center received a 911 call of an 18-year-old male shot just after 7 p.m. Sept. 21. The victim was found behind a business and paramedics from the Fishers Dept. of Fire and Emergency Services transported him to an area hospital.

An extensive search was conducted, but

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Halloween party – The Hamilton County 4-H Junior Leaders will hold a community Halloween Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in the Exhibition Center. Join us for this fun family activity offered at no charge. Youth ages ten and under are invited to come in costume and enjoy games, prizes, candy, refreshments, a haunted house and a hayride. Hayrides begin at 6 p.m. Youth must be chaperoned by an adult.

Jennifer Carmack-Brilliant speaks during the 10-year anniversary recognition for Food Rescue Sept. 20. (Submitted photo)

“(The grant from Grace Church) will be used to expand our presence with videos, and the exciting thing is we will soon be offering start-up kits to all schools and everything they need with an elementaryfocused program to help get schools started and engaged,” she said.

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according to a press release from the FPD, the suspect remains at large. According to witnesses interviewed by detectives and evidence technicians, the suspect might have fled the area in a blue passenger car.

Detectives said the incident does not appear to be random.

The investigation remains open, and detectives are trying to determine how the suspect and the victim knew each other.

The victim’s name has not been released.

Anyone with information is asked to call Det./Sgt. David Flynn at 317-595-3334.

Wickens to be honored – The late Eric Wickens will be honored by the Indy Fuel hockey team Oct. 21. Wickens was a Fishers resident and the regular singer of the national anthem at Fuel games. He died after singing the anthem at an event in Grand Park, Westfield. His son Quincy will drop the puck in his honor at the game Oct. 21.

Improved communications – The City of Fishers is revamping its email communication to ensure you have helpful information at your fingertips, as soon as it’s available. Learn more and subscribe to our new emails at fishers.in.us/subscribe.

Blood drive – In an effort to help hurricane victims, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch is asking all Hoosiers to donate blood at Indiana Blood Centers statewide. With two major hurricanes striking our southern neighbors, blood is critically needed. Visit IndianaBlood.org to find a center close to you.

Youth volunteer nominations sought – From now through Nov. 7, the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is looking for Indiana's top youth volunteers of the year.

Students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards if they have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service within the past 12 months. The application is available spirit. prudential.com and nassp.org/spirit.

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Walk for Freedom returns

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Fishers resident Julia Rayner is bringing the worldwide fundraiser Walk for Freedom back to Fishers Oct. 14. giving back This will be the fourth year Fishers residents can participate in the event. All proceeds benefit A21.

“A21 is a nonprofit organization, and basically their goal is to abolish slavery in the 21st century,” Rayner said. “They help with human trafficking, not just sex trafficking, but that’s included. It’s everything categorized under human trafficking. They work to rescue and restore victims from human trafficking. All money goes towards rescuing victims.”

Participants wear black and walk in a single-file line for approximately 3 miles.

The event begins at 9 a.m. at Peterson’s Restaurant, 7690 E 96th St. Rayner said there are 50 nations involved, hosting more than 600 walks. This is Rayner’s fourth year hosting the event.

Last year, the Fishers event raised approximately $1,000.

Participants are encouraged to purchase a T-shirt for $15 but the walk is free. Regis-

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Julia Rayner, center, gives a pre-walk speech at last year’s Walk for Freedom. (Submitted photo

tration can be completed at a21.org.

“My passion is that I want to shine a light for this injustice that’s going on and bring it to the community so more people will be aware that it’s just not happening in other countries or other parts of the world, but it is actually happening in everybody’s cities,” Rayner said. “It’s happening in Fishers, and it’s happening in every city.”

5 reasons to love fall Commentary by Whitney Riggs The official start of fall is just around the corner, and HAMILTON COUNTY Hamilton County is bursting with opportunities to enjoy all the season has to offer. Here are but a few.

Apple Store at Conner Prairie Fall wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the Apple Store at Conner Prairie.

Caramel apples, popcorn, apple slushies and donuts – it’s always a hit with families and kids! After all, more than 9,000 slushies were sold last year. While you’re there, stop to explore the new 7-acre corn maze or get spooked at the Headless Horseman Festival this month.

Pumpkin patches Need I say more? If you’re like me, it’s mandatory to visit a pumpkin patch in my boots and scarf and possibly with a coffee in hand. I suggest going to Stuckey Farm Orchard and Cider Mill in Sheridan or Russell Farms in Noblesville. You also don’t want to miss the zip line, pumpkin train and the gourd slingshot at Stonycreek Farm

in Noblesville.

Mr. Muffin’s Trains Get your choo choo on at Mr. Muffin’s Trains, now in downtown Atlanta. On Saturdays, the shop displays and runs model locomotives for visitors to view. You’ll be amazed at the displays of the tiny towns, stores and landscapes. While you’re there, enjoy a homemade muffin.

Zip line at Strawtown Koteewi Park What better way to see the fall foliage than to literally fly through it? Koteewi Aerial Adventures at Strawtown Koteewi Park allows thrill seekers to climb through the Treetop Trails and zip line through the air – a fun challenge for groups of families, friends or even coworkers. If ziplining isn’t scary enough, then come out this month and experience the “spooky courses.”

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Obituary: Mildred Morrison Gaylor Mildred Morrison Gaylor, 98, of Carmel, died Sept.

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In addition to her parents, Mildred was precedGaylor ed in death by her loving husband, Meurice (Bill) Gaylor, in August 1992; two brothers and their wives, Russell and Thelma Morrison, and Clarence and Delores Morrison.

Survivors include daughter Barbara Gaylor (Tom) Rumer of Carmel; son, John R. (Susan) Gaylor of Noblesville; granddaughters, Angela Rumer Hill of Carmel and Amy Gaylor (Chris) Wightman of Peyton, Colo.; grandsons, John E. (Nicole) Gaylor of Fishers, Jeremy (Rachel) Simons of Avon, Ohio, Josh (Nachel) Simons of Indianapolis; and 9 great-grandchildren.

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Dispatches Newcomers Club – The Fishers Newcomers Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Delaware Township Building, 9090 E. 131st St., Fishers. All are welcome to become a member. Attendants participate in activity groups and various charitable activities.

Fish fry – Fishers United Methodist Church will host a fish fry from 4 to 7:15 p.m. Oct. 4. Cost is $11 for adults and $6.50 for kids ages 6-12. Kids under age 6 eat free. Price includes all-you-can-eat hand-breaded Alaskan Pollock and chicken strips. Drivethru service will be available. Proceeds will benefit the Fishers UMC Come To Me Food Pantry.

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Democratic Women of Hamilton County – The Democratic Women of Hamilton County will meet at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 21 at the Fishers Library, 5 Municipal Dr. A speaker from the Sierra Club will present.

Month of the Holy Rosary – October is Month of the Holy Rosary. Saint Louis de Montfort, 11441 Hague Rd., will host several events, including: Oct. 13 - Living Rosary, 8 a.m.; Oct. 14 - Rosary Rally, noon in front of Fishers Municipal Building; Rosary prayers led by a Rosary leader after every weekend mass.

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Fiscal responsibility requires discipline and oversight Commentary by County Council President Fred Glynn As you likely know, the Hamilton County Council is the fiscal body of opinion our county government. As such, the council is wholly and exclusively responsible to ensure taxpayer money is spent wisely. The Board of County Commissioners is the executive body, responsible for the execution of the funding we approve, and the day-to-day operation of county government.

This past March, we met with the commissioners and agreed on a group of projects that needed to be funded in 2017-18.

Those projects included the Logan Street pedestrian walkway for approximately $2 million; expansion of the judicial center at approximately $25 million; and the highway 37 project, cost of which is yet to be confirmed. We also discussed a previously agreed upon priority of expanding the jail at approximately $10-12 million.

During that March meeting, we agreed with the commissioners that the courthouse and jail expansions were a priority.

Our Council Finance Committee took these estimates and worked with our financial consultant to find a way to fund these projects without raising your taxes or depleting our reserves. The first step to each project was an architectural/engineering

design, which came to a cost of $500,000 for the courthouse and $700,000 for the jail.

After having released that $1.2 million for the architectural/engineering plans, and not having final numbers yet to finish either, the commissioners sprung a new set of funding requests onto the council.

One of those new requests is an $8 million request for the installation of solar panels on county property as an experiment in lowering the county’s electric bill.

As one vote out of seven, I have concerns with the solar project outside of its absence from the budgetary talks. First, it is unclear whether it will create the savings that has been represented. The contract, in sum, makes savings promises but then provides multiple exceptions to those guarantees. Second, I worry how funding this project will impact our current tax levy when funded in conjunction with other projects like the courthouse and jail.

Bottom line, we should concentrate on finishing and funding the priorities we agreed upon in March before we begin additional “pet projects,” as worthy as they may be. That is why I was elected, and that is the course I intend to pursue on your behalf.

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Commissioners’ response to Fred Glynn Commentary by Hamilton County Commissioners Christine Altman, Mark Heirbrandt and Steven Dillinger news@currentinwestfield.com Once again, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners are writing in response to an article submitted by county councilman Fred Glynn regarding the op-ed Hamilton County Jail Complex Solar Project.

We believe that the readers of Current publications are entitled to complete and accurate facts to determine if a statesanctioned, guaranteed energy contract, generating an estimated net savings of more than $12,500,000 over 25 years (with guaranteed savings backed up by an energy performance bond by one of the top five bonding companies in the world), is a good investment.

We also must admit that although we try very hard to be proactive, we are unfortunately not psychic and cannot predict actions of the Indiana General Assembly.

Utilities are the county’s second-highest expense, right behind our employee salaries/benefits. As the executive body, the

commissioners are always looking for opportunities to save money and reduce our risk of future expenditures. The commissioners began exploring energy savings opportunities for our buildings in 2013 and implemented several cost-savings improvements. These improvements have resulted in energy savings of $225,000 per year by installing new interior and exterior LED lighting, efficient Direct Digital Control systems with night setback as well as heating and cooling system upgrades.

The Jail Complex Solar Project is not a new concept – we explored it with county council in 2015. Everyone agreed that the Solar Project was not a good investment at that time in that it did not generate a sufficient rate of return. Three important things have changed since 2015 (and our March joint meeting with county council), which make the Solar Project extremely beneficial and which have accelerated the timeline for installation.

1. The technology and the capacity of the solar panels have been significantly improved and electric rates continue to escalate.

2. April 25, 2017 the Indiana General As-

sembly passed SB 309 reducing net metering from 30 years to 15 years.

Solar projects installed by Dec. 31, 2017 avoid the reduction and receive the 30-year net metering. If this project continues to be delayed past the end of the year, the county will lose $2,889,000.

3. Tariff petitions pending before the International Trade Commission, if passed before the purchase of the panels, will increase the cost of the Solar Project by $1,200,000.

The utility savings generated will pay the capital cost of the Solar Project in less than 10 years. These funds are already in the county utility budgets, and the Solar Project will not result in a tax increase, but rather a net savings. The other benefit is that the county would be taking control of its energy use and avoid future utility increases It is important to note that the county council approved the Energy Services Agreement for the solar project on Sept. 13 by a 6-1 vote. It’s unfortunate that councilman Glynn was the only “no” vote.

For the full letter or to read Glynn’s letter, visit currentinwestfield.com.

Sheriff’s Office mourns former K9 deputy On Sept. 26, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of former K9 Deputy Waldo, who died the same day. In recent weeks, Waldo’s health declined.

Waldo joined the Sheriff’s Office as a puppy in 2009 and served residents of Hamilton County until his retirement earlier this year.

Along with his partner, Deputy Nate Biddle, Waldo handled many calls for service and was responsible for numerous finds around the area. (Submitted photo)

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Fishers resident wants to make difference for autistic youth

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Smith will hold a special event to help her reach her goal. Make a Difference Day One Fishers resident wants to make a will be Oct. 28 at 8 a.m. at Force Barbell, difference for autistic youth by raising 14036 Britton Park Rd. and at noon money to doat Pinheads, 13825 Britton Park Rd. giving back nate to Special Proceeds from both locations will Olympics Hambenefit SOHC. Make a Difference ilton County. Sharon Smith and her Day is a national movement to enfamily moved to Fishers from Avon courage people to get involved in in March because of her three autheir community. tistic children.

“There is also an opportunity “Two of my children are nonfor one of 14, $10,000 grants for verbal. We're really happy with Smith our nonprofit. You can do anything the move to Fishers,” Smith said. to make a difference," Smith said. "This is “Hamilton Southeastern (High School) was something I try each year but I thought the only school that really understood with Fishers being such a good community what our non-verbal children need. They for special needs it would be a great time went from life skills to regular high school to do it." classes.”

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Regular community sellers can donate 10 to Olympics Power Lifting. My children started doing power lifting shortly after we moved 100 percent of their sales to a nonprofit," here and they love it, so we're at Force BarSmith said. "It's tax-deductible for them bell three times a week,” Smith said. and they appear on a special link. Funds For more, visit sharonsweb.com. we raise are going back to the Fishers

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Woofstock returns to Fishers

By Renee Larr • news@currentinfishers.com Man’s best friend will take center stage at Woofstock 2017. The Hamilton County Humane Society will fundraiser host the family and petfriendly event at 2 p.m.

Oct. 7 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr. It’s Indiana’s largest pet and music festival.

“There are a lot of different events that are just pet-focused,” said Rebecca Stevens, executive director for HCHS. “I don’t know of anyone who has tied live music and the pet side of it together. That’s what makes this so unique.”

The day will kick off with the Woof It and Hoof It Survivor Program Charity Walk at 1:30 p.m.

“This walk is a walk of solidarity,” Stevens said. “It’s to raise money for our survivor program. People can get involved even if they can’t attend by creating a fundraising team through CrowdRise.”

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Megan Dietz pauses with Flare during a past Woofstock event. (File photo by Anna Skinner)

marching bands, merchandise, food vendors, a Metazoa beer garden, Capital Group Kids Corner and canine fun.

“Paws and Play will be doing a doggy agility demonstration, and show with the dogs from our shelter,” Stevens said.

The event is a significant fundraiser for the Hamilton County Humane Society.

Proceeds benefit animals at the non-kill shelter.

Admission is $5 per person. Kids 10 and under are free. Military personnel with I.D. are free. For more, visit hamiltoncountyhumane.com.

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Scot and Dawn Pollard of Carmel are both victims of domestic abuse in previous relationships.

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com He’s a big man with an even bigger personality.

But behind the inventive hairstyles and colorful interviews, former NBA power forward Scot Pollard was hiding a painful secret. For several years, he cover story was a victim of domestic violence.

“For me to come out and finally say – at my size, 7-feet, 300 pounds – I was physically abused in a former relationship, I would think that anybody could say, ‘Wow, if he can say that, it can happen to anyone,’” he said. “I’ve been to bars and people are scared to attack me because of my size, but I was hit, kicked, slapped, punched, had things thrown at me and things used to hit me in my sleep.”

Pollard, who lives near the Carmel/Zionsville border and played for the Indiana Pacers from 2003 to 2006, may seem an unlikely target, but stories like his are probably more common than most people realize. A 2013 study by the Avon Foundation for Women concludes that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lives.

Domestic violence is more than just physical assaults. It can include emotional, verbal, sexual and financial abuse, and it affects people of all races, incomes and education levels.

Noblesville-based Prevail, Hamilton County’s only nonprofit organization dedicated to serving victims of crime and abuse, served nearly 3,000 people in 2016, and nearly half the issues they addressed Ferguson involved domestic abuse. Males made up approximately 22 percent of people seeking services at Prevail last year.

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If you or someone you know in Hamilton County is experiencing domestic violence, contact Prevail at 317-773-6942. The 24-hour crisis line is 317-116-3472.

Learn more at prevailinc.com. Contact the Domestic Violence Network at 317-872-1086 or visit its website at dvnconnect.org.

“I’m sure you know somebody who is a victim of domestic violence,” said Susan Ferguson, executive director of Prevail. “They may or may not have told you that yet, but you know someone.”

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ties, and that’s what keeps it quiet,” he said.

Such was the case for Sarah Hutchinson, who was living in a five-bedroom Zionsville home when she met the man who is now her ex-husband. She described him as romantic and charismatic when they first met, and she didn’t worry when he invested the money from the sale of her house into his properties and combined their bank accounts, making her an “authorized-user” only – signs of potential financial abuse and a desire to control.

During the next few years, the relationship gradually eroded into one of verbal and physical abuse. She pretended everything was fine, wearing sweaters at the country club in June to cover her bruises. But when she began fearing for her life, Hutchinson left with her two special needs children and $20 in her pocket.

“I had always been that mom that was stuffing backpacks for children who couldn’t afford them, then all of a sudden I’m standing (in a shelter) with my children because I didn’t have access to my funds for 12 months,” she said.

Fishers Police Chief Mitch Thompson recognizes the domestic violence problem in Hamilton County.

“I think that domestic violence is everywhere, even in Hamilton County,” Thompson. said “It is something that we

Although slightly more than half of Prevail’s clients in 2016 reported an income of less than $25,000 per year, Ferguson said victims from wealthy households are underrepresented and much less likely to seek support at Prevail or elsewhere, in part because less help is available.

“There’s fewer resources available for victims of domestic violence here (in Hamilton County),” Ferguson said.

Mary-Margaret Sweeney, director of community engagement at Indianapolisbased Domestic Violence Network, said low-income victims are often already connected to social services through public housing or the welfare system. For many Hamilton County residents who become victims of domestic violence, they might Sweeney not know where to turn.

“If you are that stereotypical Carmel housewife, you don’t have a case manager checking on you,” she said.

She also said some victims are discouraged from seeking help because of how it could affect their children.

Westfield – 13 percent “If you leave and you get Carmel – 20 percent custody of your kids, they don’t get to go to the nice school anymore or play on the travel sports team anymore,” Sweeney said.

Pollard, 42, who lived in several affluent neighborhoods throughout the U.S. during his NBA career, said he’s known other wealthy victims who were afraid or unwilling to seek help.

“There’s that stigma of Fishers – 21 percent perfection people strive to attain in affluent communi-

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FISHERS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CALLS 2015 65

2016 87

2017 (as of Sept. 20) 70 Data Source: Fishers Police Dept.

work to help the victims through in their time of need. Our partnership with Prevail has truly been valuable in getting the assistance that domestic violence victims need.�

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Prevail has created the month-long Go Purple campaign to educate community members on how they can help. In addition to selling purple products to raise funds and spread awareness, Prevail is highlighting its Bystander Intervention program, which explains techniques for responding to various levels of witnessed abuse, and the 100 Men Campaign, which seeks to identify 100 men who will serve as role models and publicly take a stand against domestic abuse.

Sweeney said community members can assist in many ways, from being available for victims making a difficult transition to thinking about the issue in a new way.

For those experiencing domestic violence, Prevail and DVN aim to offer victims the help they need, whenever they need it. Leaving an abusive relationship can be emotionally challenging, but that’s also the point when domestic homicide goes up 75 percent, Sweeney said, so victims need to have a thorough plan and support system in place.

Pollard, who is now happily married to a woman who is also a survivor of domestic violence from a previous relationship, said his message to people suffering like he once did is to find a safe way to get out – no matter how hard it might be. “If you ever want a chance at real happiness, you’ve got to suffer some short-term sadness,� he said. “That’s hard, but it’s short-term sadness that is going to lead to a lifetime where I don’t have to be in a relationship where I’m scared I might get killed or beat up. I sleep a lot better now.�

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justice for all For Scot Pollard, the decision to share his painful past is a search for justice – for himself and other men.

Not only is it extremely difficult for men to admit that they’ve been victims of domestic violence because of the male ego, he said, but the legal system doesn’t treat them the same way it treats women who have suffered abuse. “If I had done what was done to me, I’d have done serious jail time, and rightfully so,� he said.

Pollard said he called the police twice to report being physically abused. One incident led to his alleged abuser spending two nights in jail, although Pollard ended up dropping the charges. The second time, when he finally decided to end the relationship, he was the one who left the home, not his ex. They have joint custody of their three children, and that’s strained his relationship with his kids, he said, and forced him to remain in Hamilton County.

Pollard admits that his former relationship was fraught with problems. In speaking out about the domestic abuse, he said he also wants to come clean about his infidelity – with former neighbors and others – that contributed to the issues. He met his current wife, Dawn, when he was cheating on his ex, and he believes infidelity is another issue that is all too often swept under the rug in affluent communities.

But neither unfaithfulness nor any other problems give anyone the right to physically harm their partner, Scot Pollard said. “There are issues in every relationship that can give somebody an excuse to behave a certain way. Everyone has their own coping mechanisms,� he said. “It’s never OK to be violent. It’s just not.�

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Commentary by Terry Anker Although we all interact with it in almost every aspect of our lives, we rarely stop to take it in. Even if we catch a breath and look around, do we really see what’s there – and perhaps, more importantly, what’s intentionally not there? We could call it the built world. The buildings, landscapes, homes, roadways and all things formed by human hand. As we blithely move from one space to the next, we seldom imagine the intent of those behind the design. Was theirs an entirely practical effort? Or, did they choose the aesthetic? Did they mean to move us to some sort of feeling? Or, did they simply hope to move us from our car to their cash register with minimal effort?

Ours is a blended home. Child, parent and grandparent all share a single space.

Yet each finds his or her own retreat. Sight lines, noise and foot traffic were all considered in its plan. Most wouldn’t notice, yet the effect is surprising. At the office, we blend various functions and personalities into a cohesive and engaging edifice.

We spend a lot of time within the confines of where we toil. Why shouldn’t it be as thoughtfully considered as where we sleep?

Can’t we prepare a place that is simultaneously serviceable and good for the spirit?

Let’s call it better living through architecture. Our surroundings can calm, lift and inspire. Just as quickly, they can irritate, unsettle and provoke. Can a color of paint raise income or lower stress? Perhaps. But ask if a properly arranged environment can increase productivity and satisfaction.

Do we love where we spend our time?

Does it encourage us to be happy? If not, maybe, we should fix it.

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Editor, This is why the left has so much disdain for those on the right. These two letters from apparent Trump supporters, Ann and Tom, that have the audacity to ask where good manners have gone while supporting a man who is The Insulter In Chief – a man who wouldn't know good manners if they smacked him in the face. It seems we can't go a day without Mr. Trump insulting someone via his early morning Twitter tirades or "off-

script" ramblings where he says what he really thinks rather than what polite company has advised him to say. Now, his supporters have the audacity to ask where Danielle Wilson learned her manners? Time to turn that self-righteous indignation back upon yourselves, Ann and Tom. And while you are at it, please look up the definition of the word hypocrite, then look in the mirror. Sigh...

Tyler Gresh Noblesville

Editor, Insufferable (adjective): too extreme to bear, intolerable, having or showing unbearable arrogance or conceit Regarding letters to the editor (in the Sept. 19) edition condemning Danielle Wilson’s column in which she used the word “insufferable” referring to our current president. I believe it is a very appropriate word to describe our president, even though she might have gotten a bit off track jumping from her daughter to the president. Maybe because he is in our face every day with his tweets. No, I

don’t have “libsteria” (new word made up supposedly combining liberal and hysteria). I’m a concerned citizen about an insufferable person being in such a powerful position. Call it “bad manners,” if you will, but the previous administration had plenty of “bad manners” directed its way.

I am so grateful that we have checks and balances in this great country to control out of control people such as our current, arrogant and conceited leader.

Susan McNeal Noblesville

I had a breakthrough in therapy! And by therapy, I mean margaritas with my sisters-in-law. We figured out humor the reason we all prefer to be at work rather than home: We know we’re good at our jobs, but we’re not so sure about this parenting thing.

Case in point, me. I arrive at school at least an hour ahead of time, and if I didn’t have to drive a kid to dance, guard, work, fishing club or violin, I’d probably stay for an hour after. I keep a colorful but organized classroom, am knowledgeable in my content area and on occasion receive Starbucks for my successes. I truly love teaching.

But when I swap that hat for my mom hat, all confidence goes out the window.

Have I been poisoning my children with hormone-laced milk and Kraft preservatives? Am I creating socially inept teenagers by allowing constant access to their Samsungs? Why do I feel so guilty grounding a son for his grades? How did he even get to that point? What if my college freshman starts shooting meth? These are the anxieties that plague me from the moment I walk into my house. It’s exhausting. Add in the physical state of said house, which currently includes an infestation of fruit flies, and you begin to understand my feelings of maternal ineptitude.

Mothers get no accolades, no pats on the back and rarely thank-you gifts of coffee.

And the worst part is, children suck at providing feedback, so we won’t know if we did a good job until it’s too late. This is why I prefer work. And lots of therapy.

Peace out.

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The truth about lying Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I’m a liar. A no-good, rotten liar. This became obvious to me when I wrote a column about vacationing in Banff, humor Canada (that location was accurate). I related how I sent my digital camera through the security scanner (totally factual). And how it was stolen when I left it behind in the tray (correct, again).

I had the best intentions of simply writing about how careless I am with my things. Basically, what a loser I am. But when I got back from the trip I ran into my neighbor, George.

“How was your trip, Dick?” he asked.

“Oh, it was fantastic—except my camera was stolen.”

“What a shame. And with all your photos, huh?”

“It’s OK—the thief emailed me the pictures.”

I don’t know where that crazy idea came from. It just slid out of my mouth. It wasn’t an exaggeration, it was a bold-faced fabrication. With that, George got hysterical.

And I’m so addicted to hearing the sound of people laughing at stuff I say and do, I left

it at that.

When I sat down that night to write my weekly column, I actually started to believe the whole thing myself. If you repeat something enough times, you start thinking it’s true. Just ask any politician.

In my column, I even included a bogus email from the thief who supposedly stole my camera. I had already entered the dark side—why not get a few additional laughs in the process?

After the column was published, I received this email: Dear Dick, Witty as always. We love the honesty in your writing.

The guilt is killing me. I just hope the person who stole my camera reads this column and has the decency to actually email me my pictures. I don’t care about the stupid photos; I just want to be an honest man again.

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Craig around the municipal area it just “There are about 65 units, preseemed a good fit. They’re really making an dominately in the southeast,” said Seth effort to make it a family-friendly type of Little, area director for Another Broken Egg atmosphere.”

Cafe. “It’s a southern-inspired menu with a The restaurant will hold a friends Louisiana flair to it. We’ve got crawfish on and family opening to benefit Fishers the menu. You aren’t going to find a similar organizations. menu here in town. It’s got a grandma’s “We’ll be partnering with two local charhouse-type feel to it. We pride ourselves on ity organizations, the Hamilton Southeastsouthern hospitality. We like to make it a ern Schools Foundation and Fishers Fraterneighborhood cafe.” nal Order of Police. On the Friday before we The restaurant is locally owned by a open, the FOP will be sending out invites to franchise group called Rootstock Hospitalall their contacts, and then the same thing ity Group. for HSEF on Saturday,” Little said.

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Dick Portillo, founder of Portillo’s, speaks during the VIP event prior to Portillo’s opening Sept. 28.

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Portillo said his company has come a long way since the original trailer in 1963.

“It got there by passion,” he said. “You’ll see energy and you’ll see better trained help and the expense this company put into the building because they know the public appreciates quality. We used four things, quality, service, attitude and cleanliness, which is one of the reasons Portillo’s is the highest- grossing brand of its kind in the country. We started with a trailer and an $1,100 investment. Now when we open next to a national brand, we don’t compete with them. We intimidate them.”

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Portillo gave a brief history on the company from the steps of a replica of the original trailer for Portillo’s, called The Dog House, which opened April 5, 1963, with an investment of $1,100.

Portillo said he took three things from his background in the U.S. Marine Corps, which were the values of teamwork, organization and training. He also gave credit to his wife Sharon for standing by his side.

“At every entrance to every Portillo’s in the cement it says, ‘Dick loves Sharon,’ and also in the restaurant of every Portillo’s there’s a heart and it says, ‘Dick loves Sharon,’” Portillo said. “With all my crazy ideas, that woman stood by me and never complained about that.”

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By Desiree Williams • news@currentinfishers.com IU Health North and IU Health Saxony hospitals collaborated to bring the annual day of service event to giving back Cool Creek Park Sept. 15.

IU Health began the day of service initiative nine years ago with the goal of sharing the hospital’s mission with the community.

“One of the primary goals that we want to do to improve the health status of Indiana is to encourage physical activity, especially in a family-oriented environment like Hamilton County Parks,” said Michael Harlow, president of IU Health Tipton and Saxony hospitals.

Harlow said 150 associates from various IU Health locations volunteered during the event. They worked with Hamilton County Parks this year to create a new nature play area with a wheelchair-accessible trail.

The development was previously a wooded area but has been turned into a playground made of all natural materials, or elements.

“We’re calling these ‘elements’ because it’s comprised of natural resources that have been repurposed as a function of nor-

Volunteers gathered brush to create a fence to keep children out of the street. (Photos by Desiree Williams)

mal, ongoing land maintenance,” said Don Nichols, resource development specialist for Hamilton County Parks. “We didn’t have to cut down any trees for this. We didn’t harm any plants or anything.”

The nature play area will not include the typical climbing set, swings or slide.

Instead, it will include a balance beam obstacle course made of logs and boulders.

There also will be a pyramid to climb, a tractor to drive and a table and chairs, all of which are made from logs.

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kids comfortable playing in nature and just being creative,” said Allen Patterson, Hamilton County director of parks and recreation.

In addition, volunteers also created a natural barrier around the new play area to keep children out of the street. Carl Zenor, manager of imaging services at IU Health North, gathered materials for the barrier and helped build a retaining wall.

“It’s awesome being able to help out and give back to the community,” Zenor said.

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By Zach Dunkin zach.dunkin@youarecurrent.com Comedian W.C. Fields is credited with the line, “Never work with children and animals.” Anne Nicole Beck begs to differ.

As director of the musical “Annie,” she is working with both --- a talented young actress named Mary Kate Tansell and another half-dozen school kids, and a curly-haired mutt named Tori. Mary Kate, an eighth-grader at Sycamore School, portrays Annie, and Tori, a foster dog from the Humane Society of Indianapolis, plays her dog Sandy, in the Tony Award-winning musical which opens Civic Theater’s 103rd season Oct. 12 at The Tarkington in Carmel. A fundraiser will be held Oct. 12 prior to a 7 p.m. sneak preview performance.

“I actually love working with children, especially the ones in this cast,” said Beck, who also is choreographing the musical. “They are so extraordinary and have worked so hard taking on challenges and striving to get acting and singing and dancing moments all in synch. And Mary Kate is a director’s dream. She handles everything with professionalism and ease.

“Plus, I am a dog lover, so even though a canine actor may not be as consistent as a human, having the love and warmth and pure sweetness of a beautiful animal around has been incredible. The whole cast lights up when our Sandy is around.”

Based on the popular Harold Gray comic strip “Little Orphan Annie,” the Broadway musical focuses on a spunky, optimistic

11-year-old orphan who is looking for her birth parents. She is adopted somewhat reluctantly by billionaire businessman Daddy Warbucks, who eventually opens his heart to her.

Sandy, also a character in the comic strip, is the stray dog Annie rescues from a dog catcher.

Colleen Benson, director of Shelter Behavior at the Humane Society, and her staff initially met with Beck and her team to ask what types of behaviors the dog would need to perform in the show. They were told it was to run across the stage to Annie and follow her around. Tori has

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about 10 minutes of stage time.

“So we were thinking of a dog that could easily learn those things and be motivated by attention from people,” Benson said. “We also wanted to make sure the dog wouldn’t be completely overwhelmed by all the people, lights, sounds, etc.

“We set out thinking about dogs that are very people-social, not overly shy or sensitive, and would be interested in treats, too. It just ended up being perfect timing that we had a dog that fit the physical description of Sandy, and Tori ended up being the one.”

“Treats are everything,” Beck said.

Beck and her family are fostering Tori and have worked at home repeating what is asked of her on stage. Same dialogue.

Same sequence. Eventually, she started to understand that only certain commands on or off stage meant to come running.

“At first, she was scared of everything and of affection but giving her unconditional love in our home has been good for her,” Beck said.

“She absolutely adores being loved. Her tail wags constantly now.”

“Annie” runs at the Booth Tarkington through Oct. 28.

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Mary Kate Tansell, who plays the lead role in “Annie,” and Tori who plays her dog Sandy.

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Audrey Archuleta, 15; Fishers will perform in Christian Youth Theater’s production of “James and the Giant Peach,” a musical based on the children’s book by Roald Dahl.

Zionsville’s Benjamin Kistner, a 10-yearold Stonegate Elementary School student, will play the lead role of James, who takes an amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit.

The performances will be 10:30 a.m. (show for school children) and 7 p.m. Oct. 6, 7 p.m. Oct. 7 and 2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Marian University Theater, 3200 Cold Spring Rd., Indianapolis.

Among the other area performers in key roles are Carmel: Marci Marcus, age 13, Robbie Schloemer, 16; Noblesville: Brooke Barker, 16, Kaelyn Harvey, 10; Westfield: Abby Eads, 16 and Zionsville: Jilayne Kistner, 11.

Tickets range between $8 and $16. For more, visit cytindy.org.

Noblesville — Noblesville Main Street’s First Friday Oct. 6 will feature its annual fall festival, including the annual soup cook-off, scarecrow contest and trick-ortreating around the downtown square and CanStruction, a scaled-down architecture project with donated canned-food items.

For more, visit noblesvillemainstreet.org.

Fishers — Four Day Ray Brewing, 11671 Lantern Rd., will celebrate its one-year anniversary from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 14.

There will be live music and other activities will be ongoing throughout the day. The event is free.

Geist — Daniel’s Vineyard will host a Halloween-themed Humane Society benefit from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 21 at the vineyard, 9061 N. Carroll Rd., McCordsville. Guests will bring their dogs dressed in costumes.

A minimum donation of $5 is required. All proceeds go to the Humane Society of Indianapolis. Prizes, music, food and wine will round out this event. For more, visit danielsvineyard.com.

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do my demos and store my gear. Shannon whipped the place into shape as a studio.

Michael McDonald’s first album with orig- So when I was in town I had these songs inal material since 2000 literally came quite burning a hole in my pocket and tried to get them down in some form as a by accident. performance demo so I wouldn’t forget them.”

“In a way, it Later on, Forrest would build his was a fortuown room and use the old demos to itous journey,” said McDonald, who tune his drums into the new room. will perform a collection of hits and “Without meaning to, he got resongs from that new album, “Wide acquainted with all the demos we Open,” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at The did and replacing all the drums,” Palladium in Carmel. “Largely, these McDonald McDonald said. “So I went over to tracks were embellished versions of the original demos that I recorded during see the new studio. He said, ‘I’ve been using our old demos to dial in the room with the time I was doing the Motown (covers) my drums, and I got to tell you I think we records. I was still writing songs and cogot the start of a record here if you are opting studio space in Nashville with an interested.’” old friend of mine (Toto session drummer) McDonald added a song called “Free A Shannon Forrest, who was a co-producer Man,” by Richard Stekol. Another song Mcon this record and a real tour de force for Donald wrote with Gary Nicholson called me as far as this record existing.”

“Just Strong Enough” was a later track McDonald, former lead singer of the Dooadded along with “Hail Mary.” All the other bie Brothers before he left for his solo career, said Forrest is a world-class drummer. were the demos that had been recorded previously.

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Years ago, it was not uncommon for “It was a combination of things,” said much of the general public to dismiss Ailithir McGill, Nickel Plate Arts direcsuperhetor on how the event originated. “It nickel plate roes and really began with Free Comic Book the comic Day. We wanted to do something books as entertainment created that involved a day-long event, but exclusively for children and we would cut it to 12 hours instead nerds, a disposal art form not of 24. Then, Stuart Sayger told me to be taken seriously. about how he and his friends have Now, in 2017, as the Marvel Sayger comic book night where they get Cinematic Universe has become together and create comics.” the most successful film franchise in Sayger is a comic book creator and prohistory, and comic book-inspired movies fessional illustrator who will be on hand such as “Wonder Woman” and “Suicide to conduct a workshop on collecting comic Squad” post huge box office numbers, book art. mainstream audiences have come to “I really like watching that inspiration recognize what millions of comic book unfold,” McGill said. “It’s like they say, ‘I’m fans have known for decades: Comic watching you create this, and I can talk books are a fascinating and riveting to you about it.’ It’s also really fun to see combination of literature and art, a unique and innovative medium of story- families come in, and the children are answering questions about the superheroes telling and ideas.

Those elements will be on full display for their parents. It’s great to watch the children lead in that experience.”

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and diablos. I often include secondary skills like stilt walking, balance boards or rolling globes,” Dorwin said. “It’s a way to get kids involved in a learning experience.”

Ann Dorwin wants to share her love of Kids not only love learning the skills, life under the Big Top. but enjoy hearing about how the Carmel’s Center for history of the circus is still alive in event the Performing Arts everyday language. will host Circus Camp “Kids are fascinated by the terms featuring Dorwin, director of RINGS that we still use today that origiCircus Education. The day-long nated from the circus, like to throw event will be held at 8:30 a.m. Oct. your hat in the ring or to be a star,” 7 at the Studio Theater, 4 Center Dorwin said.

Green, Carmel.

Dorwin She wants the camp to instill Dorwin was a circus perfora love for circus and performance in the mance artist for more than 30 years and is campers. The students will perform a a specialist in circus education. showcase at 5 p.m. for friends and family.

“I spent 10 years with a company called “I think that’s what is fun about this is the National Circus Project, a circus education organization,” said Dorwin, a Blooming- the kids get to see it and then they get to ton resident. “When I came home to Indiana do it,” Dorwin said.

Cost is $55 per child ages 6 to 16. Each I decided it was what I loved and I was gochild is responsible for bringing their own ing to keep doing it.” lunch and will earn a circus certificate of The camp will teach students hands-on completion. For more, visit thecenterpreskills along with the history of the circus. sents.org.

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Commentary by Joe Drozda and Bob Bley Using the most recent estimates from the American Community Survey and Dunn and Bradstreet, we’ve discovered the most popular food in every state. The food type with the highest density per 100,000 people is considered the most popular. Pizza is the fan-favorite in all states that our column is published (Oklahoma to Ohio).

So why can’t we make pizza at our tailgate parties? Besides a grill with a lid, the only equipment you’ll need is a pizza stone and a peel.

Tailgate Pizza Ingredients: • 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour • 1 package dry active yeast • 1/2 cup olive oil • 1 teaspoon sugar • 1 teaspoon sea salt • 1 3/4 lbs. whole milk (not skimmed) mozzarella cheese • 1 jar favorite pizza sauce • 1/2 onion chopped • 1 green pepper chopped • 1 can ripe olives sliced in half • 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage ground and well browned • Ground Oregano and Basil to spice Preparation: before - Proof the yeast in 1 cup warm water. In a large mixing bowl mix the flour, salt and sugar; then add the yeast water mixture and the oil. With your hands, knead flour and liquid mixture into springy dough. Knead the dough at least 5 minutes and as much as 15 if you have the strength.

Then place a bit of oil in the mixing bowl make the dough into a ball. Cover bowl with clear wrap and refrigerate 24-48 hours.

Game day morning - Take the dough out and let it sit for 1 hour at room temperature.

Then cut the ball into four pieces and roll each into a small ball and let them sit under a clean dish towel while you prep things for your trip to the game. Lastly, pack the dough balls with a 1-inch separation into a container for your trip to the game.

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At the Tailgate - Heat your grill at least 30 minutes until the temperature of the stone is 450-500 degrees. Flour a cutting board and place a dough ball on it. Spread the dough out into a circle. You can use a rolling pin or air-toss, if you want. Place some corn meal on the peel and then the dough circle on top. Spread evenly 2 tablespoons of sauce on the dough and then slices of your cheese to cover the dough. Add a little of the sausage and a small amount of the other toppings of your choice. You’ll add more as the pie is cooking on the stone. Make sure the dough slides on the corn meal so it is easy to transfer to the stone for cooking.

Slide the dough onto the stone and close the lid to keep the heat in. After 1 minute, quickly add more sausage and other toppings. Also, place dollops of sauce in key areas of your pie. It’s safer to add more toppings when the pie crust is firming up on the stone. The pie will be ready to remove to the cutting board in 5 to 10 minutes. Just check the crust before removing it. Serves 4 to 6 people.

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Where’s Amy attended Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s 20th season’s “Celebration!” It was a weekend full of magic and celebration honoring past, present and future stars of the company highlighting several key supporters throughout the night with special awards. Every dance was filled with precision, emotion and heart. The world premiere of “Every Moment … Every Day …” had the audience in tears as the dance followed the feelings we experience of loss, grief and love. Where’s Amy looks forward to attending many more fabulous shows to come. Be sure to see “The Nutcracker” Dec. 1-2.

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Adapted from the hit film “Ghost,” the musical version follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. Trapped between two worlds, Sam tries to protect Molly from danger.

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America’s oldest settlement Commentary by Don Knebel St. Augustine, Florida, founded in 1565, claims to be the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the United travel States. It is not. That honor goes to a settlement in New Mexico that is 200 years older.

In approximately 1300 A.D., an indigenous people called the Ancestral Puebloans began moving south from what is now the Four Corners region of the United States, perhaps because of a major drought.

Following the Rio Grande River, some of them settled just north of what is now Taos, New Mexico, in sight of the Sangre de Christo Mountains. Beginning in about 1350, they built multi-story adobe buildings called pueblos on both sides of a creek.

Each pueblo, a Spanish term for village, contained dozens of individual apartments, with the upper levels reached by ladders.

In 1541, soldiers under Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, looking for the fabled seven golden cities of Cibola, reported finding the Taos pueblos but no gold. In 1680, the Taos pueblos were at the center of a sophisticated revolt, including nearby pueblos,

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that temporarily drove the Spanish from New Mexico. In 1847, residents of the Taos pueblos again revolted, this time against the United States. The rebellion was unsuccessful and the rebels were hung in the plaza.

Today, the Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage site containing both original pueblos, lies within a 95,000-acre reservation that is home to approximately 4,500 people, who speak English in addition to their native Tiwa language. Approximately 150 residents continue to live in the ancient

pueblos. A few of the apartments, now accessible by stairs, are used as shops by their owners, some of whom are willing to show visitors through their apartments and talk about their history and culture. As we prepare to celebrate Columbus Day, it is useful to remember the Taos Pueblo.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville.com.

Dreamers often lie Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt Sure, it’s easy to distinguish lace from lice and lake from like, but what’s the difference between lay grammar guy and lie? When I say “lie” in this article, I’m not referring to the act that causes Pinocchio’s nose to grow; I’m talking about when someone reclines.

The quick answer to this confusing conundrum is this: lay requires a direct object while lie does not. You lie down in the fetal position sucking your thumb when you’re super-stressed watching a Colts game. You lay down a brass unicorn paperweight on important papers so your office’s industrial-strength air conditioner doesn’t whoosh them away and risk paper-cutting your entire department.

Allow me to lay down a few examples: King Lear lays his lyre down on the linoleum landing of his lopsided lake lair. In this case, “lyre” is the direct object, so lay is correct.

Lance lies lazily in his limo, lunching on Lay’s and listening to Lyle Lovett’s lavish lyrics. Lance lies down on his own, while Lear lays the direct object (his lyre) down.

Now it gets complicated; the past tense of lie is lay, while the past tense of lay is laid. So, you could correctly say: John Lennon lay down on the floor while he laid down the lead vocal track to “Revolution 1.”

The English language strikes again.

While on vacation in Hawaii, Linus laid a lei on Elaine while she lay on the beach.

You can lie about laying down your laser while you lie on the loveseat in your lounge.

It’s a wonder anyone learns to speak English as a second language. We often assume and expect others to possess a mastery of the English language while its rules are ridiculously complicated.

To take a “Hamilton” quote out of context, sometimes I feel English is “such a blunder, sometimes it makes me wonder why I even bring the thunder.” Yet our language’s seemingly contradictory rules awaken our inner-word nerds and cause us to lie in bed while we dream about the truth.

Curtis Honeycutt is a freelance humor writer. Have a grammar question? Connect with him on Twitter @curtishoneycutt or at curtishoneycutt.com.

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622 Rangeline Rd, Suite S, Carmel • 317-506-6902

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Stamp Show

Stamp Show

Indiana’s Largest Stamp Show!

The Indiana Stamp Club hosts INDYPEX 2017, Oct. 6-8, 2017. Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds and Exhibition Center, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. Hours 10-5 on Fri. and Sat.,10-3 on Sunday. 36 dealers, 1/4 from outside the Midwest. Also: Indiana Postal History Society, U.S. postal station, and a WWI centennial cachet. Free admission and parking. Food available. Website: www.indianastampclub.org now hiring now hiring

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WE’RE HIRING . Apply Online: www.debrand.com/employment

FINE CHOCOLATES Job Opportunities Include But Are Not Limited To...

. Packaging, Serving and Selling World-Class Gourmet Chocolates . Customer Service . Assistant Management . PR/Event Planning . Making Artisan Ice Cream Sundaes . Making Hot Drinks w/real Chocolate

DeBrand is located at Shops at River Crossing, next to the Fashion Mall!

Carmel Clay Schools is Hiring!

• Bus Drivers • Bus Aides • Instructional Assistants • Substitute Teachers Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/ccs/onlineapp/

Email: cmiddlet@ccs.k12.in.us or call 317-844-9961.

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Noblesville Schools Employment Opportunity

Full-time and substitute custodians are needed at Noblesville Schools.

To apply for these positions, please visit our website at www.noblesvilleschools.org Any questions may be directed to: Steve Coverdale at 317- 773-4680, Ext. 12132

Seeking FT/PT personable individuals

for a new fitness facility opening later this Fall in Carmel / Westfield. Motion 4 Life Fitness is an independent gym focusing on adults over 40 years of age. Our highly qualified training staff and physician medical director will provide a safe and supportive environment and meet individuals at their current exercise level, whether they have medical conditions or feel uncomfortable in a traditional gym.

Our team members will be committed to providing members with legendary customer service and be active in creating a welcoming community. We are looking to fill the following positions on our team: Guest Relations / Hospitality Sales Massage Therapist Motion 4 Life Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send resume and inquiries to: employment@motion4lifefitness.com

Now Hiring

Titus Bakery and Deli of Westfield is looking to fill a full-time position. Morning and mid-shift team member. Are you self-motivated with a passionate and hard-working nature? Are you capable of working in a fast-paced work environment and being a team player? If so, apply in person at 17471 Wheeler Rd. Suite 110, Westfield. EOE. No phone calls, please.

Clarity Care Givers is a locally owned Personal Service Agency.

We are rapidly growing and looking for compassionate people to serve as caregivers for our adult population in a non-medical environment.

Certification is a plus, but not required.

We offer a competitive salary (ask about our tiered pay scale), a 401K, a referral bonus and flexible scheduling.

We require a valid driver’s license and clean background checks.

Apply on-line at clarity.clearcareonline.com/apply or call 317-774-0074, option 5

puzzle answers

Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Counties: ALLEN, FULTON, JASPER, LAKE, NOBLE, PORTER; Chevy: CAMARO, CORVETTE, CRUZE, IMPALA, MALIBU; Buildings: BARN, COOP, SHED, SILO; Films: ARGO, DAREDEVIL, GONE GIRL; Receivers: HILTON, MONCRIEF; Holiday: HALLOWEEN

October 3, 2017

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www.currentinfishers.com

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NOW HIRING: DIETARY AIDES, HOUSEKEEPING AIDES & ACTIVITIES ASSISTANTS Benefits Package Includes: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Available - Plans Starting as low as $10 a Week $1,000 Referral Bonus For Clinical Staf f • Tuition Reimbursement • Nurse & CNA Preceptor Program Potential Incentive Year End Bonus, up to 2% • 401K & Paid Time Of f O2NE Program of fers Paid LPN or RN Training!

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NOW HIRING: FULL TIME & PART TIME

housekeep ing and l a u n d ry a i d e s

Apply in person or contact

Erica Hertzinger, Regional Recruiter

513-260-5209

Apply in person or contact

Erica Hertzinger, Regional Recruiter

EricaHertzinger@ASCSeniorCare.com

513-260-5209

EricaHertzinger@ASCSeniorCare.com Benefits Package Includes: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Available - Plans Starting as low as $10 a Week $1,000 Referral Bonus For Clinical Staff • Tuition Reimbursement • Nurse & CNA Preceptor Program Potential Incentive Year End Bonus, up to 2% • 401K & Paid Time Off O2NE Program offers Paid LPN or RN Training!

ASCSeniorCare.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

ASCSeniorCare.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

YOur classified ad Here

Call Dennis O’Malia at 317-370-0749 to reach 126,095 households

$1,395/month • 2 bed, 2 bath • Close to Main Street Village

10335 Zionsville Road, Zionsville

138 West Carmel Drive Carmel, IN 46032 317-848-1588 • www.amrelo.com

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She’s the best listener you know.

Tell her it’s time for her mammogram.

Schedule your mammogram during the month of October and receive a gift—our way of saying “thank you” for caring for you. (while supplies last)

You’re there for each other. Indiana University Health is here for both of you. We offer the latest in mammography technology for your best chance at early detection. Our advanced digital mammography options now include 3D mammograms with breast tomosynthesis—a clearer, more accurate scan for women at higher risk. Let our highly skilled doctors find the right options for you and your loved ones.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2017 | 6 – 7 pm ©2017 IU Health

Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building 1 Park Drive, Fishers, IN 46038