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Lawrence awarded for budget management

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com For the second consecutive year, the City of Lawrence is being recognized money for its budget.

The city announced last week that the Government Finance Officers Association presented it the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award for the work done on the city’s 2017-18 budget.

Lawrence is one of only three Indiana municipalities to receive the national honor.

Mayor Steve Collier said in order to earn the GFOA distinction, the city satisfied nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. Guidelines are designed to assess how well a municipality’s budget functions as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide and communications

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“This achievement belongs to Deputy Mayor and City Controller Jason Fenwick and his staff,” Collier said. “The entire team spent countless hours preparing a responsible, balanced budget that earned this prestigious designation. The Controller’s Office presented a budget that better communicates information to our Lawrence citizens and elected officials. It directly reflects our commitment to increase accountability and transparency.”

Collier said only 2 percent of all local governments nationwide earned the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award.

“It’s an honor to be recognized for our hard work,” Fenwick said. ‘Deputy Controller Jason Streeter and PIO Jimmy Griffin were particularly invaluable teammates in this endeavor. I would also like to send a special thank you to

Mayor Steve Collier, left, and Deputy Mayor and City Controller Jason Fenwick display the award.

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each and every department head that helped along the way. This is truly a team effort.”

The 2019 budget will be presented to the Lawrence Common Council in September.

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Patrick and Maryanne O’Malley stand in the entryway of their historic Lawton Loop home. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

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“I’m excited about this opportunity as it aligns with our goal to keep Hamilton The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office County one of the safest communities announced Aug. 7 that Dennis Quakin the nation,” Quakenbush said. “We enbush, a HCSO captain and candidate can accomplish this by including the for sheriff, will serve on the Senior private sector, nonprofit organizations, Advisory Committee for the U.S. Dept. of faith-based and community organizaHomeland Security. tions and all levels of government The Senior Advisory Committee throughout Indiana. Our goal is to maxiQuakenbush works to ensure Indiana grants funds mize the effectiveness of resources for projects and initiatives that support and tax dollars. I am proud to represent Hamiland enhance the ability to prevent, protect, ton County and Indiana in this way.” mitigate, respond and recover from natural and

Quakenbush is the commander of the Patrol Division for the HCSO and is a leader for the law enforcement emergency support function in emergency management. He has attended multiple command- and executive-level courses through the Indiana Dept. of Homeland Security and FEMA and federal, state and local agencies.

“Captain Quakenbush’s knowledge and expertise will be as valuable an asset to the committee as it is to the community we all enjoy,” Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen stated.

“He is highly qualified and will serve Hamilton County and Indiana well.”

dispatches DeHaven receives award – Fishers resident S. Joe DeHaven, retired CEO of the Indiana Bankers Association, was recently honored by the Indiana Bankers Association as a Leader in Banking Excellence. The leadership award, initiated this year, recognizes exceptional bankers who have positively impacted Indiana banks and the communities they serve.

Along with DeHaven, eight other members of the Indiana banking community were named to the inaugural class of Leaders in Banking Excellence.

American Legion open houses – Fishers American Legion, 9091 E. 126th St., hosts several open houses each month. The public is always welcome to visit Post 470 and enjoy our facilities, great food DeHaven and soft drinks, entertainment and charitable gaming. During an open house, nonmembers may purchase adult beverages at the bar without being signed in as a guest. Open houses in August include Aug. 17, 18, 24, 25, and 31.

Exchange student program – Operation Friendship is seeking students from Carmel or Fishers entering grades 8-10 who want to host an exchange student for three weeks next summer (2019), and then travel abroad the following summer (2020). An information meeting will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Fishers Public Library. Students who have recently returned from their exchange will be present to answer questions. For more, email indy.north@operationfriendship.us.

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dispatches S.P.O.R.T.S. Lacrosse Try it Day! – Have you always wanted to check out lacrosse? Come for this free event from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 26 at Brooks School Park. All equipment is provided. Just show up and have a great afternoon learning about the nation’s fastest-growing sport. Information will also be available to learn about lacrosse programs offered throughout the school year. Open to Fishers residents in grades 1-8. For more, visit hsesports.org.

Mudsock game VIP tickets – The annual Mudsock Game between Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern High School will take place on Sept. 7. VIP tickets are on sale now and include: snacks and drinks, entries into drawings for best seat and premium parking, hospitality tent, seating in the adultsonly section and more. Visit HSEFoundation. org to order tickets.

Emergency response training – Hamilton County Emergency Management is recruiting members for its Community Emergency

Response Team. Members will be trained on how to safely respond to both manmade and natural disasters. For more, visit HamiltonCounty.in.gov/CERT.

day of most months at 6:45 p.m. at the Delaware Township Building, 9090 E. 131st St. For more, contact us at fishersnewcomers@ gmail.com

Quilters Guild meeting – Mudsock Quilters Guild meets on the second Monday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone Lutheran Church, 13450 E. 116th St. For more, visit mudsockquiltersguild.org.

School news – John Douthit of Fishers recently attended Space Academy at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Tristan Barley, also of Fishers, was named to the dean’s list at Manchester University. Fishers resident Kiera McCormack was named to the dean’s list at Georgia Southern University.

Newcomers Club – The Fishers Newcomers Club meets the second Thurs-

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Lawrence celebrates Coast Guard’s birthday

Kickball tournament to benefit S.P.O.R.T.S

By Renee Larr • news@currentinfishers.com

Mayor Steve Collier joined Blue Star Banner Coordinator Mary Jo Rothenbush, city officials and retired Coast Guard personnel to raise flags Aug. 3, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s flag to celebrate its 228th birthday. Chaplain Terry Long gave the prayer, Grace Eckelbarger sang the national anthem and Tom Halfaker raised the flag on behalf of the Coast Guard. (Submitted photo)

Kick for S.P.O.R.T.S will kick its fundraising for Southeastern fundraiser Program of Recreational Team Sports into high gear with a 35-team kickball tournament. The inaugural event will be Sept. 22 at Olio Fields and offer divisions for all skill levels.

S.P.O.R.T.S. is a nonprofit that provides youth opportunities to participate in recreational and competitive team sports.

“Every year our organization does a fundraiser,” Executive Director Scott Spillman said.

“This year, we decided to do a kickball tournament. We wanted to have a competitive division, a recreational division and a family division for parents and younger kids.”

Teams are comprised of eight to 11 participants. Teams are encouraged to dress up in themed costumes. Awards will be given to the teams with the best costumes and team names.

“We’re encouraging everyone to have their own team name,” Spillman said. “Hopefully, their team name corresponds with some

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Scott Spillman plays kickball. (Submitted photo)

uniforms or outfits they come up with. We’ve heard there is a website out there that will help you generate your own kickball team name with kicking puns. We hope people get creative.”

The day will begin at 9 a.m. Each game will last three to five innings, or 30 to 60 minutes.

Food and drink vendors will be on-site.

“We really want it to be a fun event for everyone involved, even when they’re not playing,” Spillman said. “We want them to stick around in the area. We’ve got a pretty big food print laid out. We’ll have that area closed off for food vendors, and we’ll have a beer garden for the adults. You can have a beverage and have some lunch or dinner while you watch the other games that are going on.”

Cost is $200 per team. To register, visit kickforsports.org.

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MVCSC named a Common Sense district

By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com Mt. Vernon Community School Corp. was recently recognized as education a Common Sense Media district.

Common Sense Media is a nonprofit organization that provides unbiased information to parents, students and teachers regarding technology and media. Its main focus is to empower students through media and technology and use it in a positive, effective way.

MVCSC was recognized for providing safe, trustworthy information regarding the internet, technology and media to those living in the community.

Part of the process of becoming a certified district was educating parents on safe internet activity. The district hosted a night where the prosecuting attorney and local law enforcement educated parents on the consequences of unwise digital choices. In addition, they also shared programs that parents can use to monitor and manage

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Mt. Vernon Community School Corp. was recently awarded for its efforts in providing trustworthy communication. (File photo)

their child’s digital presence.

Misty Hall and Joseph Anderson have been coordinators in achieving the Common Sense District title for MVCSC. In addition, teachers facilitated digital safety lessons in their classrooms. Lessons regarding a healthy online presence were implemented throughout the year, with the majority being taught during the district’s Digital Citizenship Week.

MVCSC leaders said the certification helps the district maintain federal e-rate funding.

Parents and others can use the Common Sense Media resource through the district’s website at mvcsc.k12.in.us/district/forms.

From left, Adam Williamson, Tim Sokolowski, Jill Baisinger, Michael Potts, Gregory Scheller, Mike Fassold, Alana Kane and Janet Chandler participate in a recent professional development event in Indianapolis and listen to speakers on the U.S. Constitution and the Second Amendment. Twentytwo Indiana teachers attended, including three from Fishers. Chandler, Kane and Fassold work in Hamilton Southeastern Schools. (Submitted photo)

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GEIST Fortville Pike, between East 200 North and East 300 North will be closed for a bridge replacement. Lanes along I-70 will be reduced, and the closure will last through Sept. 3.

Parts of I-465 in Lawrence are undergoing work, from three miles north of the Lawrence exit at Binford Boulevard to East 16th Street. Work will primarily be done overnight on Thursdays and from Friday night through Monday morning. The project should be complete by Oct. 22.

CARMEL Carmel Drive and Old Meridian Street are closed for construction of a roundabout. The closure is planned through September.

The intersection of Gray Road and Main Street is closed for construction of a roundabout. It is planned to reopen Aug. 14.

Lane restrictions have begun near Keystone Parkway and 96th Street, where a new roundabout interchange will be built.

Construction is expected to last through 2019.

Construction of a new roundabout at 96th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway is under way. Completion is expected Aug. 15. The road will be partially closed, as the roundabout is being built in phases with traffic flowing through it.

FISHERS 96th Street is closed at Priority The intersection at 113th Street Way for construction of a roundabout. and Florida Road is closed to allow The closure is expected to last until for the realignment and construcAug. 15. tion of a new roundabout. The Construction on a new access closure began July 24 and will ramp from Lowes Way to Keylast 90 days. stone Parkway is under way.

Southeastern Parkway is Phase one of the project is CONSTRUCTION closed from 136th Street to expected to be complete in Isle of Man Way in the Avalon October 2019. subdivision to construct a roundabout.

116th Street is closed b tween Town e and Spring Mill roads for replacement of a Traffic should detour on Prairie Baptist Road to 136th Street. bridge east of Clay Center Road and a culBrooks School Road is closed between vert over Williams Creek, just west of Ditch Desert Glen Drive and Club Point Drive. The Road. The road is expected to reopen Aug. closure began July 5 and will last 90 days.

14. . Brooks School Road has opened between Phase 2 of the 146th Street con126th Street and 136th Street following struction project is under way bethe construction of a sidewalk to the east tween Ditch and Towne roads. A frontage of the bridge over Interstate 69. Brooks road will be available to access homes and School Road may have lane restrictions businesses. Phase 2 is expected to be comnear I-69 to allow for painting. plete this summer.

106th Street is closed from Eller Road to West 96th Street is closed west Allisonville Road and from Allisonville Road of Ditch Road for a stormwater culvert projto Hague Road for the 106th Street Infraect. The road is expected to reopen by Oct. 1. structure Project. Closures will also take North Range Line Road, from 136th place from Hague Road to the Crosspoint Street to U.S. 31 is expected to close on or Boulevard/Lantern Road roundabout. after Aug. 3 for construction. The closure is Work will be complete this fall. Eller Road planned until early 2019. is closed south of White Horse Lane for An expansion of Cherry Creek Bouleconcrete work associated with the 106th vard is anticipated to begin in July and be Street Infrastructure Project and should complete before the end of the year.

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The intersection of 131st Street and Cumberland Road reopened July 26. Lane restrictions are ongoing on 131st Street between Allisonville Road and Lantern Road for the construction of the Conner Trail, which will travel from Conner Prairie to the Municipal Complex. Lane restrictions also will be in place on Lantern Road between 131st Street and Municipal Drive.

Traffic has been shifted to the east to allow for widening on the west side along Allisonville Road from 126th Street to 131st Street. Restrictions will be in place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., and flaggers will be on site directing traffic. All southbound left turns from onto 126th Street from Allisonville Road are prohibited. The work will be complete by winter.

Road closures will take place from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays on the east side of Municipal Drive for the farmers market. Parking is available in The Depot and The Switch garages. On Tuesday and Friday evenings, concerts are held on the Central Green, and Municipal Drive will be closed in front of city hall beginning at noon those days. At the same time, North Street and Municipal Drive are right-turn-only, and Fishers Center and Municipal drives are left-turn-only.

Street parking is restricted on Municipal Drive during concert days.

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HCEDC focuses on retaining workers

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the Midwest, a current resident who may be considering additional educational opportunities, company executives who may be considering a new location or an expanThere is a major reason why the Hamilsion of an existing location. The board is ton County Economic development Development Corp. keenly aware that having a talented and right-skilled work force is one of the most recently voted to important, if not the most important factor, shift the organization’s focus to attracting when companies look to relocate in today’s and retaining skilled workers for new and economy.” growing companies.

A newly created job descrip“From a big-picture perspection for a director of marketing tive, the EDC is transitioning in economic development will be from a traditional county ecoposted this summer. The position nomic development organization will be responsible for developwhich focused on direct busiing integrated marketing, web ness and investment attraction content and promotional strateto an organization focused on gies to position Hamilton County economic development marketas a coveted place to work, ing,” HCEDC Board Chairman Tom learn, live and invest.

Dickey said. “This change has Dickey said with the been made possible because the Dickey county’s low unemployment four cities (Carmel, Fishers, Norate, the need for talented employees is blesville and Westfield) in the county have developed their own professional economic broad-based.

“The EDC’s efforts will be coordinated development staffs and have deployed their with, and will rely on data from, many own strategies with great success. There organizations, including employers in the is no longer a need for a county organizacounty,” Dickey said. “According to the tion to separately pursue companies.”

Indiana Dept. of Workforce Development, A big part of the HDEDC’s new marketIndiana needs to fill 1 million jobs in the ing focus will be attracting and retaining a next 10 years. With the economic developtalented workforce. ment strategies in place in Carmel, Fish“But the marketing focus will be broader ers, Noblesville and Westfield, as well as than that,” Dickey said. “The EDC will throughout the county, I am confident a promote many facets of the county and significant number of those new jobs will municipalities within the county. The goal land in Hamilton County, provided Hamilton will be to promote the county’s assets to County’s workforce is ready.” a wide audience, including talented employees that may be considering moving to

dispatches Water main flushing dates set - City of Lawrence Utilities will be flushing water mains during normal business hours from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2. As a result of, some may experience temporary discoloration of their water or low water pressure.

Color can range from a light yellow to an orange-red. If this occurs, run a medium stream of cold water until the it clears.

The city will not reimburse customers for water used to flush their service lines due to iron discoloration. Main flushing is done to maintain the water distribution system, improve water quality and maintain adequate disinfectant levels.

For more information, contact City of Lawrence Utilities at 317-542- 0511.

August heavy trash pick-up - City of Lawrence heavy trash pick-up takes place in the third full week of each month on a resident’s regular trash day. Dates for August are Aug. 20 through 24. For more information, the Dept. of Public Works page on the city’s website at cityoflawrence.org.

Democratic Women of Hamilton County - The Democratic Women of Hamilton County will hold its next meeting Aug. 25. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and conversation, and the official meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at the Delaware Township Community Building, 9090 E. 131st St., Fishers.

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The home’s dining room features a built-in hutch, original to many of the Lawton Loop homes. (Photos by Sadie Hunter)

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Patrick and Maryanne O’Malley stand in the entryway of their historic Lawton Loop home.

Couple talks on years in historic home, community inside Fort Harrison

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com Patrick and Maryanne O’Malley had no plans to move to Fort cover story Benjamin Harrison’s historic Lawton Loop neighborhood.

Initially wanting to buy in downtown Indianapolis after moving back to the area from Japan for Patrick’s then-job at Eli Lilly, the couple looked at their home at 5720 Lawton Loop West Dr. upon the suggestion of a former neighbor and their realtor who lived in the neighborhood.

“I came out and said, ‘Wow, this is impressive, but it needs a lot of work,’” Maryanne said.

“It was not in great shape, to say the least,” Patrick said. “I walked in and said, ‘Oh no. You have no idea how much work this house needs. I’m not sure I’m ready for that.’ So, we went back and forth for a few months trying to decide.”

The loop has a boulevard feel, lined with hundreds of maple trees dating to the turn of the 20th century. Through the decades, the historic homes housed many highranking U.S. Army officers and generals stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison.

The entire ellipse of homes was built between 1904 and 1910, after the base opened in 1903. In 1995, the base was decommissioned and pieces of the base were sold in chunks.

The O’Malleys decided to take on the project in late 2004 and moved into the 4,700-square-foot home in December of that year.

“We sort of embraced it as a project,” Patrick said. “We like old things and restoring things.”

“We just couldn’t turn our backs on it,” Maryanne said.

Before buying on Lawton Loop, the couple owned a home in the Butler Tarkington neighborhood before moving to Japan for Patrick’s job. Prior to that, they said they had always rented.

“It really was more of a labor of love and love of the history and seeing a place like this and saying, ‘You know what? We could breathe a little life into this,’” Maryanne said.

The home has three levels and a basement. It has five bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, large hallways and two staircases. Each room has been refinished and restored to its original form, which was the couple’s goal for the home.

“We tried to save what was to our liking and what was quality,” Maryanne said. “The previous owners had redone the kitchen, so we kept the flooring and cabinets, added some cabinets, changed the countertop, backsplash, lighting (and) added plantation shutters.”

A prominent front porch on the homes

in the neighborhood adds character to the outside, but when the O’Malleys moved in, the screened front porch had been blown in and landscaping was nonexistent.

Original wood flooring gleams throughout the home. Additions like crown molding and paneling in the dining and living rooms also give the home upscale features. Transom windows above each doorway now have stained glass because the originals were painted shut when the O’Malleys moved in.

“We really just went room by room to get it all done,” Patrick said. “The first things we did was replace all 27 windows and the furnace. We moved in Dec. 10 (2004), so it was freezing.”

With the home now on the market, the O’Malleys said they are looking back fondly on the work they’ve put in. Patrick accepted a job last year in Boston, and their families are in New England.

“Most of the things we wanted to do, we’ve done,” Patrick said. “It took us most of those 14 years.”

“If it weren’t for our move to the East Coast, we wouldn’t be leaving. There are things that we would have done, but about three years ago we realized the clock was ticking,” Maryanne said. “It’s time to let somebody else enjoy it. It is meant to be shared.”

The main staircase in the home connects the first and second floors, while a staircase at the back of the home connects each of the three levels.

The outside of the homes on Lawton Loop are colonial revival-style.

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Painful truths Commentary by Terry Anker

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Augustine Washington was 47 years old when he confronted his fifth child, George — who would grow up to the become the nation’s first president — about the destruction of a prized fruit tree at their property by the Rappahannock River in eastern Virginia. The youngster hung his head to say, “I cannot tell a lie, I did it with my little hatchet.” Old dad responded, “Noble boy, I would rather lose a thousand trees than have you tell a lie.” Good point.

Some dispute the veracity of the tale while others are comfortable with the hazy facts because of its virtue as a parable of truth over consequence. Indeed, the elder Washington showed both wisdom and restraint in valuing the lesson beyond the material. How better to teach that “honesty is the best policy” than to remember it when injured?

Still, truth, especially the kind that will bring pain to ourselves or others, is rarely an uncomplicated concept. We hold back to conceal our intentions or to protect the feelings of others. Like a child hiding from her brother his toy that she has broken, can we hope to make truth disappear because we hide it? Or, is it still lurking, only awaiting discovery and release? Might we advance honest expression without the hurt? Or, should we come to accept that a bit of distress may be the best thing?

Could direct and uncomfortable conversation be the best path to the least unpleasantness? And if so, can we find a way to only say things we mean – not to only say mean things? How can we navigate the truth and manage hurt feelings at the same time? Compassion is not easily defined. Can too much be more hurtful than too little?

I’m questioning my parenting this week.

I allowed my 17-year-old daughter to go to Chicago for a concert. With a friend whose last name I still don’t know humor and who I couldn’t pick out of a lineup. On the Megabus.

Without being totally positive about where she’d be sleeping.

In fairness to me, my high school senior has never given me reason to mistrust her, and she is fairly street savvy. Punctuality and time management, though, are not her strengths, and she tends to go about life just assuming everything will work out, even if she makes no discernible effort to make it so.

For instance, she didn’t buy her bus ticket until two nights before her departure — and only because I asked her if she had made the purchase. As for her overnight accommodations, she considered a recent Snapchat conversation with her teenage cousin confirmation enough that she had a place to stay. The parents had no idea!

And yet, I let her go. As punishment for my lack of maternal caring, I did suffer through one extremely long night of anxiety driven by thoughts of every possible thing that could go wrong, from not being able to park in downtown Indy to becoming a murder victim off Lake Michigan.

Alas, she survived and had an amazing time, despite — or maybe because of — a few interesting moments, including walking into a house at midnight that turned out not to be her uncle’s. And I suppose I learned a good lesson. You have to let your children take risks, even if it makes you feel like a bad parent.

Peace out.

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

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Editor, My family and I have been residents of Fishers since 2004. Since moving here, we have seen Fishers grow significantly.

With that growth has come more housing, businesses, traffic, congestion and everybody’s favorite - road construction.

Don’t get me wrong, I realize road construction, including the implementation of roundabouts, the widening of lanes and other road improvements, are necessary to a growing city. The way the city implements these projects is what I have some suggestions for.

Having just recently visited the Netherlands for the first time (primarily Amsterdam and Groningen), it was eye-opening how the plans of these cities have incorporated the use of bicycles into the overall transportation infrastructure. With bike lanes adjacent to most major and secondary roadways, the use of bicycles for everyday shopping trips (granted - I’m talking about small trips), commuting to work, going out to eat, meeting up with friends, etc., is relatively simple, quick and safe.

I believe that we are tied to our cars for primary transportation because we

don’t have other options. This has to do with how our city is laid out, where we live and how our roads are planned. We have sidewalks but no designated bike lanes. We do have some sidewalks that can be used for both biking and walking, but a lot of times they don’t connect from one area of the city to another. To make that connection you have to ride on roads with vehicles. I don’t have enough trust in the everyday driver to be careful enough (and pay attention enough) to consciously look out for bicyclists.

In the process of designing our transportation infrastructure for the future, I encourage our road/infrastructure planners to be open to other forms of transportation besides just automobiles.

Look at ways to implement sidewalks and bike paths to connect parts of the city. Besides cutting down on automobile traffic, it could help reduce pollution and even result in personal health benefits (increase in exercise) and set an example for other cities as well. If others have been doing this for decades and decades, why can’t we?

Ryan Tomlinson, Fishers

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Art of the (garage sale) deal Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

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Facebook has received some rough financial reports lately. I’ve endured a few difficult business deals, too — like during humor our garage sale last weekend, when a woman talked me down to 50 cents for a Channel 8 coffee mug. But I realized I had a better day than Mark Zuckerberg by about $70 billion.

One man was asking me questions about an old portable CD player that was marked a lousy dollar.

“Does it work?” he asked.

“Of course, it doesn’t work. It’s a dollar. If it worked, it would be two dollars.”

The most annoying thing was when people whipped around the cul-de-sac, eyeballed our offerings and sped off when disappointed with the selection. Occasionally, someone would shout out what they were searching for: “Got any assault weapons?”

“Any toddler clothing?”

By the way, this was the same person.

Our friends helped us with the sale. Cathy and Bob are experts in getting the highest price for things like an old cable connector, a box of buttons, a back-scratcher, blank VHS

tapes, a dial phone and a six-pack of lawnmower oil. Friends like this don’t come cheap — but the Haversticks are cheap, so they knew exactly what we should charge.

At the end of the weekend, there were three unsold bookshelves. Mary Ellen put an ad on Craigslist saying they were free. Two days later they were still in our driveway.

“Why doesn’t anyone want them?” she asked.

“Who wants something that we’re admitting is worthless? Let’s post an ad saying the shelves are $495 and they can leave us a check under the doormat.”

“Do you think someone will buy them?”

“No, of course not,” I said, “but someone will steal them overnight.”

Bingo. Gone the next morning.

We also still had hundreds of unsold books, which was OK because some of those old favorites would have been tough to part with.

I just wish I had a place to put them.

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Benefits of minimally invasive surgery When facing surgery to treat a medical condition, patients your health want a safe procedure that will allow them to return to health quickly. Options include open surgery and minimally invasive surgery.

MIS has been available since the 1980s in the form of laparoscopy and robotic surgery. It utilizes smaller incisions, which leads to less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and less recovery time than larger incisions needed for open surgery.

Surgeries for bowel cancer, prostate cancer and gynecologic cancer can be done with MIS. More common surgeries such as hernia repair, removing the gall bladder, bariatric surgery and hysterectomy also can be performed using MIS. MIS is preferable for most patients and uses instruments on the ends of sticks that are inserted through incisions less than a centimeter long.

When using laparoscopy, the surgeon has one or two instrument sticks in hand and performs the surgery by moving the instruments directly.

When using robotic surgery, a robot is

used to hold multiple instruments. The robot looks less like a robot described in science fiction novels and more like a friendly metal octopus placed over the patient to hold the instruments. The surgeon sits near the patient at a console that looks like a virtual reality video game and controls the robot arms and instruments.

Obesity, previous surgery, scar tissue and unusual organs can increase the risk of a complication during surgery. Robotic surgery and open surgery are sometimes safer options than laparoscopy because both offer better visualization.

Robotic instruments are superior to laparoscopic instruments. They allow the surgeon to move the instruments like a wrist while laparoscopic instruments move more like an elbow.

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West Nile virus found in multiple areas within county

By Noah Alatza news@currentinwestfield.com

Mosquitoes in at least two Hamilton County parks have tested positive for the West Nile virus, with a mosquitoes third positive sample retrieved from 2nd and Washington streets in Noblesville and a fourth from U.S. 31 and 181st Street in Westfield.

County health officials made the announcement July 13 after collecting samples from parks in Noblesville and Fishers.

The first positive sample was reported July 13 in Fishers’ Cumberland Park, 10580 Cumberland Rd. The last reported positive sample was Aug. 22, 2017.

Hamilton County Health Dept. vector control specialist Alex Davis, who oversees mosquito operations for the county, said the season is just getting started.

“It’s not uncommon to get positive samples in June, but definitely by July we start seeing an increase,” Davis said. “We are pretty much on track with what a normal

year looks like. These samples are not out of the norm.”

The health department has breeding sites that have been identified in previous years. Davis said he does routine visits to each site.

Samples are sent to the state for testing.

Depending on results, Davis said the county will go after the adult mosquito population to prevent the spread of West Nile virus.

Davis recommends residents dumping all standing water around the house.

Davis said mosquitoes tend to migrate toward stagnant water.

“I would expect there to be further positive test results just based on seasons and years past, but prevention is the best key,” Davis said.

On July 17, the Hamilton County Health Dept. began spraying the affected areas.

A truck-mounted sprayer began spraying at sunset and covered a buffer area of approximately 1 mile around the positively sampled area.

For more, visit hamiltoncounty. in.gov/323/Mosquito-Control.

What a sports med doctor does Commentary by Dr. Joseph Hui Despite being a regular contributor to Current, I suspect most folks still aren’t quite sure what a primary care medicine sports medicine physician does.

A primary care sports medicine physician treats concussions, broken bones, arthritis, chronic pain, sports-related injuries and disorders related to nerves, muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones. All these treatments are done in a non-surgical, conservative approach for all ages.

Most primary care sports medicine physicians are part of larger orthopedic surgical groups and can provide prompt diagnosis and facilitate a quick transition to a surgeon if the issue warrants surgery.

For many issues, surgical intervention is the definitive method for treatment. However, the vast majority of orthopedic clinic visits are treated non-surgically, at least initially, with only a subset of patients actually requiring surgery.

For primary care sports medicine doctors who are trained in diagnostic and interventional ultrasound, real-time, cost-effective

diagnoses can be achieved quickly, allowing precise injections and procedures to be performed.

Diagnostic ultrasounds can be used to look at shoulders to assess rotator cuff tears, hips for pain associated with trochanteric bursitis, torn calf muscles, wrists for carpal tunnel syndrome in lieu of electromyography, stress fractures that do not appear on an X-ray and most other issues involving muscle, ligaments and tendons.

In my regular practice, ultrasound has become a powerful tool that helps me facilitate many minimally invasive procedures with little down time.

If you’re looking for a non-surgical approach to treat a sports-related injury or chronic musculoskeletal issue, a primary care sports medicine physician may be able to solve your issue without the need for surgery.

Dr. Joseph Hui is a Riverview Health primary care sports medicine physician. He specializes in management of non-operative orthopedic issues and sports-related injuries.

His office can be reached at 317-867-5263.

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Riverview Health Westfield Hospital to Host Open House

Construction of Riverview Health Westfield Hospital nears completion.

WESTFIELD—Located at the northeast corner of U.S. Route 31 and state Route 32, the much-anticipated Riverview Health Westfield Hospital will open in September. The new hospital features the area’s first combined ER and urgent care, which means you only have to go to one place when you’re sick or injured, and you will be guided to the level of care you need.

When the project was announced a few years ago, it was originally intended to be an outpatient center. However, after construction began, it was determined that the city of Westfield needed its own hospital.

Westfield and the surrounding areas have experienced tremendous growth, and as the county hospital, Riverview Health wanted to be able to meet the needs of this growing community.

Riverview Health Westfield Hospital will also house an inpatient unit, surgical suites, a drive-thru pharmacy, laboratory and imaging services, an employer clinic, WorkMed and physician offices. The hospital’s first two floors will open in September. The upper floors will open in phases over the next three to four months.

Open House – Friday, Aug. 31, 3-7 p.m.

Join us for an open house prior to Westfield High School’s home football game. The event will include free tailgate food, giveaways and tours of the new hospital.

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A Letter To Our Community When I was considering taking on the role of president and CEO of Riverview Health, an important deciding factor was feeling connected to the community and the people living in it. Though my family and I were residing in northern Indiana at the time, we lived in Carmel from 1998 to 2002, so I was familiar with the Hamilton County area. Once I began talking with the Riverview Health Board of Trustees and others within the organization, I could sense the local roots Riverview Health had in the community—it would be a perfect fit.

With plans for Riverview Health to expand into Westfield already underway, I was excited to be a part of a high-quality healthcare organization that held true to its mission of “improving and preserving the health and well-being of those we serve.” Opening a hospital in Westfield is a direct reflection of this as we meet the growing needs of the community and provide a more convenient location to our friends and neighbors in the area.

After much anticipation, we are thrilled to open our doors to those I call my friends and neighbors. People of Westfield and surrounding areas, this is your hospital. We’re excited to be here and looking forward to caring for you and your families.

Seth Warren, President and CEO, Riverview Health

As I officially became president and CEO of Riverview Health in April 2016, my family and I bought a house in Westfield and immediately began exploring our new community. It didn’t take long for us to feel right at home. We love the restaurants in downtown Westfield and have spent a lot of time out at Grand Park watching our sons play sports.

Meanwhile, I also had the privilege of leading Riverview Health as we finalized our plans for Riverview Health Westfield Hospital. We’ve worked closely with city officials and people in the community to determine what services would have the greatest benefit to those who live here.

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Here’s a look at what’s inside…

Riverview Health Westfield Hospital will open in September. While holding a variety of medical services, the building will open in phases. Floors one and two will open first, while the remainder of the building will open over the next few months.

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Riverview Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine will have an office in the building and will house sports medicine physicians Roy Henderson, MD, Joseph Hui, MD, and orthopedic surgeons Christy Kellams, MD, and Michael Kaveney, MD. This office will also have a walk-in orthopedic clinic. The fourth floor will also hold outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical therapy and occupational therapy.

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The sixth floor will provide room for growth for other physicians, such as surgical specialists.

Fifth Floor

This floor will house Riverview Health Physicians primary care providers Valerie Beard, MD, Jeffrey Klak, DO, and internal medicine provider Sonal Ravichandran, MD. Other specialties will include endocrinology and general surgery.

Once open, the third floor will be an inpatient unit with 16 beds, all with private, spacious rooms.

Second Floor

The second floor will house four inpatient beds as well as surgery services. The hospital will have three surgery suites, along with the necessary recovery rooms and pre- and post-operative rooms.

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Emergency and Urgent Care The hospital will hold the area’s first combined ER and urgent care.

When you’re injured or ill, you may not be sure what level of care you need.

Riverview Health Westfield Hospital will offer a single, convenient access point at which to seek care so you don’t have to decide and you will be guided to the level of care you need.

Laboratory Services The hospital will have a full lab that will offer both inpatient and outpatient services and tests.

Employer Clinic Riverview Health provides employer services for Westfield Washington Schools, Hamilton County and the City of Westfield. Employees from all of those organizations will be able to access care at this location.

Pharmacy Riverview Health Outpatient Pharmacy—Westfield will relocate to Riverview Health Westfield Hospital. The pharmacy will serve both inpatient and outpatient needs and offer a convenient drive-thru window.

Imaging The imaging center will provide services for the hospital’s inpatients, as well as those visiting the ER or urgent care. Patients also may schedule services ordered by a physician. The services will include ultrasound, digital X-ray, 3-D mammography, CT and MRI scans.

WorkMed Clinic The first floor will hold a third WorkMed clinic in the hospital. The other two locations are in Noblesville.

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Hamilton County ranks most insured news@currentnoblesville.com SmartAsset, a financial technology company, recently released its list of most insured places. In Indiana, Hamil-

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Koto Steakhouse Opens at Hamilton Town Center

Hamilton Town Center is getting even more delicious! Koto Japanese Steakhouse just opened a new location this August, bringing mouthwatering Asian flavors to the trendy shopping and dining center.

Koto Steakhouse Noblesville is the restaurant’s second Indy area location. The Carmel restaurant, off of 146th street just south of Lowe’s Home Improvement, opened about three years ago. But, owners Ren Yang and Harry Dong wanted to give Noblesville and Fishers a taste to keep them coming back for more. The partners chose Indiana after learning how Indianapolis received high marks for being a great place to raise a family with affordable housing, great schools and good healthcare. Both Indy locations appealed to them since they’re in high traffic areas in trendy shopping centers near popular neighborhoods.

“Indy is a perfect location for a restaurant for guests to come and be a part of a family atmosphere.”

Ren and Harry met each other at the chain’s first location in Richmond, Kentucky. Harry brought with him 20 years in the restaurant business, and Ren almost 20 years. They’d each done just about every job in a restaurant from server to busing, cooking, tending bar and managing. The two decided they could join forces and become successful restauranteurs. So, they opened the Richmond, Kentucky location, and then one in Johnson City, Tennessee. Carmel was built on the success of these two locations, and now they are doing it again in Noblesville.

The new Koto offers the same excel-

lent dining experience as the others. Japanese Hibachi style dining around a grill is the main, popular feature. “There is nothing like having high quality food fresh from the grill at the perfect temperature,” Yang says, “It’s a completely different experience than getting your food from the kitchen. Plus, you can’t beat the entertainment that comes along with it.”

Hibachi cooking is a huge hit especially for kids with the chef’s spatula flipping, knife wielding tricks. But Koto offers a whole range of reasons for diners to choose the restaurant. First on tap is the extensive menu which offers a variety of choices from their sushi and sashimi bar like their Eel Avocado Roll and Spicy Salmon Roll. Choose from tempting soups and salads like Seafood Miso soup or Gyoza soup and Spicy Squid Salad or Salmon and Avocado Salad. In addition to the Hibachi favorites, teriyaki and tempura entrées are available from the kitchen. Both locations offer popular favorites and chef’s special rolls like the Koto Special Roll and Angry Dragon Roll. Ren recommends any hibachi meal, but if you’re going for a teriyaki dish, he highly recommends the Steak Teriyaki Sizzling Plate.

Any dining experience would not be complete without a full bar menu. Koto offers beer and wine selections, as well as cocktail favorites like the Koto Grapefruit Passion, the Koto Sake Cosmo and the Plum Blossom.

Creating a family atmosphere in the restaurant is a priority and both Indy locations offer that. Carmel’s restaurant offers a hibachi patio area with outdoor seating for guests to enjoy their meal while enjoying the fresh air.

Both locations offer a hibachi party room with seating for up to 40 guests for your special occasion. Since Noblesville is Koto’s fourth location, the partners put a lot of thought and planning in to the new restaurant. “We’ve learned a lot from the other locations. So we chose top of the line equipment, we’ve trained staff to give top-notch ser-

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The 2018 Adult Dance Troupe, from left, Stavros Galiotos, Kelly Alexiou, Antoni Kantazavelos, Anna Kantazavelos, Dimitrios Stefanidis, Evie Anastasiadou, Christos Nikalaou and Artemis Nikalaou. (Submitted photo)

Dance is major attraction at Greek Festival

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Kelly Alexiou has been dancing at Indianapolis Greek Festival since she was 8 years old. event It has become a lifelong passion.

Alexiou, 48, has been director of the Greek Dance Program for the past year for the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

The dance troupes perform each day of the Aug. 24-26 GreekFest at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 3500 W. 106th St., Carmel.

Alexiou, a Fishers resident, has been dancing since the adult program started approximately three years ago. She started teaching when her oldest son, Alex Head, was in fifth grade. She taught both Alex, now 26, and Stephen Head, 23, through high school. She took a break and then returned to teach three years ago.

“We perform at all types of events as long as it is highlighting the Greek culture and community,” Alexiou said.

Alexiou said each group performs between 15 and 20 minutes.

“That leaves time for the members to

dance with it,” she said. “Our church is very much into sharing our Greek culture and heritage with all of the community.

We don’t care what nationality you are or what ethnicity you are. We want everyone to come out and enjoy being Greek for a day. That involves our food and joining us to dance. The majority of Greek dances are dancing in a circle and holding everyone’s hands. The fun thing is that we get to share our culture with the world.”

The troupes are divided by age, kindergarten through second grade, third through fifth grade, middle school, high school and adult.

“It’s fun to see the grandparents dancing with their grandchildren and even great-grandchildren,” said Alexiou, who is an executive assistant to the president and board of directors for Heartland International Film Festival.

Marina Agapios, a seventh-grader from Fishers, dances with the middle school team.

“I enjoy learning about my culture and heritage. I find it fun,” Agapios said.

GreekFest President Marika Kalyvas Bagios said an estimated 15,000 people visit during the three-day festival, although

it’s hard to get an exact count because admission is free.

“The money raised goes to the general fund, which supports the various groups and community outreach programs the church is involved with,” Kalyvas Bagios said.

Kalyvas Bagios said there are more bounce houses this year in the children’s Bounce House City area.

More than 560 volunteers participated in 2017 and a similar number is expected this year GreekFest started in 1974.

Indianapolis Greek Festival Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 3500 W. 106th St., Carmel When: Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Aug. 24, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 25 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 26.

What’s new: New beers include OPA! Ale from Oaken Barrel, Chica Internacional Pale Lager from Bier Brewery and Yuengling. Lamb pita has been added to the menu.

Parking: $5 to park in the church lot.

For more: Visit indygreekfest.org.

“Celebration of the Bands” will not be held this year because of construction in downtown Carmel, Indiana Wind Symphony Conductor Charlie Conrad said.

Conrad, who started the two-day “Celebration of the Bands in 2015,” will instead have one free outdoor concert, called “American Dreams,” conducted by the IWS at 7 p.m. on the Center Green in front of The Palladium in Carmel.

The soloist for the concert is jazz clarinetist Shawn Goodman, who will play a new work by Indianapolis composer Ryan Fraley, “Rhapsody on Cue.” Among other pieces will be “American Fanfare” by James Stephenson; “Yosemite Autumn” by Mark Camphouse; “Savannah River Holiday” by Ron Nelson; and Kelly Bennette’s “American Revolution Medley.”

The concert will close with “American Dream” by James Beckel.

“He recently finished a 49-year career as principal trombone of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and is a favorite composer of the Indiana Wind Symphony,” Conrad said.

For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

Noblesville — The premiere of the Hamilton County Concert Band, sponsored by Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission, is set for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19 as part of the Mary Resler Concert Series in the Park at Federal Hill Commons.

Noblesville — Concert at the Commons, a free series, will feature the Flying Toasters with Sam King at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at Federal Hill Commons.

Carmel — Stella Luna & the Satellites will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 15 as part of the free Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo.

Carmel — Singer/songwriter Austin Stirling will appear at The Gathering in Carmel, 624 S. Range Line Rd., at 7 p.m. Aug 17. Suggested donation $10 to $20.

Fishers — Trippin’ Billies will play a free concert at 9 p.m. at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater.

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the Westfield Playhouse. Hannah Jo Black, Indianapolis, plays Cindy. Mathews’ wife, MaryAnne, plays Velma, a wisecracking As a young reporter for the Bluefield (W. elder of the Jolo Church of The Lord Jesus.

Va.) Daily Telegraph from 1972 to 1987, Garet Kyle James Dorsch, Fishers, plays Mathews wrote sevtheater eral features on The Ran, a young newspaperman who is interviewing members of the Jolo Church of the Lord Church for his first feature story.

Jesus in rural Jolo, W. Va., which Westfield resident Thom Johnson included longtime snake handler plays two roles, Cindy’s tyrant of Dewey Chafin. a father and a drunk, who throws That is the inspiration for the firecrackers at the church.

Carmel resident’s play, “They Shall Mathews Another IndyFringe play, “FailTake Up Serpents,” which will deure: A Love Story,” features 13 Carmel High but at IndyFringe Festival in Indianapolis School students, 10 actors and three assisAug. 16 to 26. tant directors, CHS theater teacher Maggie “I have had the play in the back of my Cassidy said. mind for 20 years or more,” said Mathews, By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will who was a columnist for the Evansville be dead, expiring in reverse order, youngest Courier before retiring in 2011. “My numerto oldest, from blunt trauma to the head, disous interviews with Jolo church members were among my best-received stories, and I appearance and, finally, consumption.

Carmel-based Gregory Hancock Dance always thought there was the potential for Theatre will present “Intoxicating India” at a longer work with this material.”

IndyFringe. Dustin Klein and Tom Alvarez, Mathews said the character of Cindy is who conduct the Magic Theatre Cabaret at based on a young woman who was conThe Cat in Camel, will present a production templating picking up serpents when he of “Broadway’s Leading Ladies: A Tribute” interviewed her.

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• My favorite ever: Take a champagne flute and drop a cube of sugar in the bottom. Splash a few drops of blood orange bitters over the cube and fill the remainder of the glass with any sparkling wine. Garnish with a twist of lemon.

• This next libation uses any white wine. Super simple. Equal parts of wine, lemonade and cranberry juice.

Mix in a pitcher, serve over ice and top with a splash of ginger ale.

• For red wine lovers, try this one: Three parts of any red and one part 7 Up. Serve over ice and add a few frozen red grapes to fancy things up.

• Last but not least, a Moscato martini. Moscato is so popular these days but pretty sweet. Mixing equal parts of chilled Moscato and icy cold vodka presents a more sophisticated approach. It can also use up that random flavored vodka you’ve been hanging onto. Almost any vodka will work.

I’d love to hear what you think. If you fix one up, drop me a line. Cheers!

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1. In the kitchen, the largest transformation came from new white cabinetry and adding more cabinets to fill the space. The cabinets’ height also was extended to the ceiling, which is a visual trick that helps to make the room appear larger.

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4. Updates were made to the master, guest and powder bathrooms. One of the most dramatic bathroom updates came from removing the tub in the master bathroom to create more space.

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Inside Taipei’s Chiang-Kai Shek Memorial Hall. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Changing of the guard Commentary by Don Knebel Every hour during the day, guards change in front of an enormous statue of Chiang Kai-Shek in Taipei, travel Taiwan. Someday soon, the statue itself will change.

Chiang Kai-Shek became chairman of the Republic of China in 1928. In 1949, after his forces were defeated by the Communists, he removed himself and 2 million Chinese to Taiwan, an island 112 miles from the mainland, where he established a government in exile and ruled with an iron fist. He maintained martial law and initiated the “white terror,” in which 140,000 Taiwanese were imprisoned and at least 3,000 executed for suspected opposition to his government. After Chiang Kai-Shek died in 1975, the one-party government constructed a building in his memory at the east end of 60-acre Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Park. The white Memorial Hall is covered by an eightsided roof, the number eight representing prosperity and good fortune. Eighty-nine steps, representing Chiang Kai-Shek’s age at death, lead to an imposing hall featuring a 32-foot tall bronze statue of the seated

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Beginning in the 1980s, massive demonstrations took place in the park demanding a democratic government. These demonstrations led to the first free elections in 1996, after which Chiang-Kai Shek Memorial Park was renamed Liberty Park. Beginning in 2007, Taiwanese citizens began demanding that Chiang Kai-Shek’s statue be removed from Memorial Hall because of his no-longer-acceptable autocratic rule.

In 2017, 30 years after the elimination of martial law, the government announced plans to remove the statue and transform the hall into a center for “facing history, recognizing agony, and respecting human rights.” Public discussions about the transformation are under way, with some people advocating that the building be destroyed.

Liberty Park now contains the impressive National Concert Hall and National Theatre.

How much longer it will contain Memorial Hall is an open question.

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Doesn’t it feel good to do battle with someone with whom you don’t agree behind the safety of grammar guy a screen? We jump on Twitter on our smartphones to call someone a loser in all caps. We hide inside our anonymous online identities, rapidly re-sharing the outrage du jour. Our TV pundits aren’t even in the same room; they lob talking points like hand grenades at each other via satellite.

Verbal combat over social media and cable news is pointless. Nobody wins.

Today, I want to tackle the dummy subject (also referred to as an artificial or empty subject), which is a verbal construction that weakens your writing, making it seem vague and nebulous.

You find yourself using a dummy subject whenever you use “it” or “there” to start a sentence without referring to the noun “it” or “there” represents. Let me use some examples: Weak: It seems like everyone’s just yelling past each other.

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NBC, Fox News and CNN for an hour, my brain hurt. It seems like everyone’s just yelling past each other.

In the second example, “it” refers back to “shows” in the first sentence.

“There” also gets used as a dummy subject: Weak: There are 37 varieties of pineapples in the world.

Better: The World Fruit Council has identified 37 varieties of pineapples in the world.

The second example is stronger because it provides a source for the fact about pineapples. Without the authority of someone like the “World Fruit Council” (which I just made up), the sentence feels indefinite.

In the same way that arguing from behind the shield of a screen makes our arguments go nowhere, using dummy subjects makes your writing sound uncertain and wobbly.

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Wth recording artist Duke Tumatoe Learn from professional and have fun All levels - in Carmel duke@duketumatoe.com or 317-201-5856

www.pawpatrolindy.com 18 years Experience

317-802-6565 317-432-1627

“The Safe and Reliable Alternative to Boarding”

Commercial/Residential Gutter Cleaning • Pressure Washing Fully Insured • Free Estimates

10% off Gutter, Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing

Insured/Bonded Serving Carmel & Westfield

(Offer expires 8-31-18)

(317) 645-8373 • www.TopShineWindowCleaning.com C&H TREE SERVICE

GET RICH AT

DEMOCRATPLANTATIONS .COM WHEN YOUR LIFE CHANGES, YOUR INSURANCE SHOULD DO THE SAME. Michael Pettygrove, Agent 240 East Carmel Drive | Carmel Office: (317) 846-5861 Cell: (317) 506-9239

Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED -- FREE ESTIMATES Call Steve 317-341-4905 or 317-238-9314

Karen Tanner Real Estate Group Annie Greenberg Schweiger REALTOR/Broker

317.222.1304 Office 317.361.6333 Annie Cell Annie@BuyWithKTG.com 230 N Rangeline Road Carmel, IN 46032 www.BuyWithKTG.com

With Baker Scott

Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons near Carey Road & 146th Carmel 317-

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Nick’s Tree Service AVAILABLE SERVICES

• Tree Removal • Trimming • Stump Grinding • Finish Grading • Bucket Truck Work • Climbing • Lot clearing auction

Michael.Pettygrove@infb.com

Guitar Lessons

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

CALL TODAY! (317) 524-9100 auction

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GARAGE SALE

now hiring

Garage sale

6160 Roxburgh Place Lochaven Noblesville 8/17 8am-2pm; 8/18 8am-12pm Misc. household items, home decor, lg zebra picture (Z Galleries), white ceramic moose head (Z Galleries), mirrored vanity, Waterford table lamp, clothing, purses.

Music DULCIMER FOLK MUSIC

For your next event!

Folk, Irish, Patriotic, and Spiritual Music on unique American instrument.

Diane Breier Dmay7th@aol.com 317-815-1429

RENTAL CARMEL HOME FOR RENT

Updated 3BR/1.5 BA ranch in quiet neighborhood. Close to downtown Carmel, Monon Trail. Includes appliances. NO SMOKING. NO PETS. $1,295/mo. 317.709.6049

now hiring

now hiring

Help Wanted:

Looking for an entry level employee for a help desk position in a positive, upscale work environment. Perfect for high school, college-aged students or someone looking to return to the workforce. Primary duties include inbound tech support calls, emails, and light office work. Please direct resumes, work history, and questions to mkress@ theankerconsultinggroup.com.

now hiring

now hiring

Do you care about youth and want to make a difference? If so, Chaucie’s Place has the perfect job for you!

NOW HIRING

• Administrative Assistant, Part-Time • Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Part-Time • Prevention Education Scheduler, Part-Time • Body Safety Educators, Part-Time For more information, visit our website at www.chauciesplace.org.

Chaucie’s Place provides child abuse and youth suicide prevention programs to area schools and youth serving organizations. Those interested may email their resumes to Melissa Peregrin at melissa@chauciesplace.org and add position interest to your email subject.

Part-time inside sales/telemarketer position.

Email info@youarecurrent.com

Like to Sew & Create?

Custom drapery and soft furnishings workroom in Carmel is looking for friendly, personable people who like to sew.

Sewing experience is necessary and the desire to learn and enjoy is a must.

We’ll teach you our methods. Part-time weekday daytime, flexible 20 hour week position in a handy location in Carmel.

Ability and willingness to climb a ladder is needed. Good communication skills.

Call Mark at Silk Mountain Creations 317 815-1660 to set a time to come by.

Please do not drop-in. www.silkmountaincreations.com

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With over 30 years of experience in the special event industry, Ritz Charles specializes in innovative, upscale and superior event services. Ritz Charles has a strong presence in the event market. Our multiple culinary teams, service staff and event planners host a variety of on and off premise events year- round. Our company has the resources to manage large events yet the personal touch of a small caterer. With our fast paced energetic work environment, we have a need for motivated individuals who can give excellent customer service. If you are looking to join a company with a dedication to excellent customer service and a friendly atmosphere, Ritz Charles has bartending, banquet server, doorman and set-up positions available.

If you are interested in learning more about our company, please contact Kate McGowan at KMcGowan@Ritzcharles.com

PUZZLE ANSWERS

PART-TIME DYNAMIC PERSONALITY Are you looking for a professional part-time school year position? International Business College in Indianapolis is currently seeking qualified individuals to present scheduled workshops in high school classrooms.

Training begins NOW to start presenting in August!

Candidates must possess the following skills/abilities:

• Excellent communication skills • Reliable transportation - grammar, enunciation, poise • Goal driven - results/sales oriented • Professional appearance • Previous experience with public speaking, teach• Flexibility ing, sales, and/or theater is helpful • The ability to relate to teens • Enthusiastic and energetic This is an excellent part-time opportunity for those who want to work two to four school days per week August through April.

Compensation for new presenters is $120/day plus mileage reimbursement.

Presenters are required to memorize 50-minute educational presentations and are compensated $75-$100 for each presentation learned.

Please submit a resume with current contact information to: restridge@ibcindianapolis.edu or dstange@ibcindianapolis.edu

Now Hiring Carmel Market District is now accepting applications for dedicated Team Members.

We of of departments, including: Weare arehiring hiringfor fora avariety variety positions including:

Foods Services ProducePrepared Guest Prep Cooks Deli Cashiers Meat & Seafood Deli Bakery Customer Bartender Service Meat/Seafood And more!

Gourmet Chefs and more!

Learn more more & & Apply apply online Learn onlineat: at www.MarketDistrict.com/IndyHiring www.MarketDistrict.com/IndyHiring

PUZZLE ANSWERS

Put your love of food and people to work.

Start a career with Market District today!

We offer paid training, in-store discounts, paid vacations, and more...

Market District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Toppings: CHEESE, KETCHUP, MUSTARD, ONION, PICKLE, TOMATO; Coaches: ALFORD, HINKLE, POPOVICH, VERSYP, WOODEN; Streets: KNOX, MORRIS, PROSPECT, RAYMOND; Planets: EARTH, MARS, VENUS; Calendars: GREGORIAN, JULIAN; Town: PERU

Your Classified Here email classifieds@youarecurrent.coM

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For 100 years, we’ve loved what we do at Tucker.

Do you love your job?

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If you have ever considered a career in real estate, now is the time.

The Tucker School of Real Estate offers daytime, evening and online options to get your real estate license.

For the first 100 people who reply, the Tucker School of Real Estate is offering a special discount to celebrate 100 years of helping Indiana buyers and sellers start their story. Let us help you start your new career story today!

Email career@talktotucker.com today for your discount.

YOUR STORY STARTS HERE. TalkToTucker.com

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