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Fortville resident Jared Hiner introduces his daughters, Kamdyn and Sophia, to the crowd at Kammy’s Kause, a two-day music festival and fundraiser for the 4p- Support Group. Kamdyn, 14, was diagnosed with 4p-, a rare chromosome disorder, when she was one-moth old. (Photo by Sam Elliott) Founded Jan. 27, 2015, at Fishers, IN Vol. VI, No. 32 Copyright 2013.

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INDOT awards funds to local cities, counties

By Sam Elliott • sam@youarecurrent.com Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana Dept. of Transportation Commissioner Brandye Hendrickson visited Hamilton County Aug. 22 to announce the awarding of millions of dollars in matching funds to area communities.

Carmel Mayor Jim infrastructure Brainard, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear and Westfield Mayor Andy Cook joined the state officials for a press conference marking the announcement outside the Indiana Design Center in Carmel.

Hamilton County, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield will receive nearly $4.5 million combined thanks to the state’s Community Crossing matching grant program.

The state received almost 1,600 applications from 320 communities for this round of funding, and 102 central Indiana cities, towns and counties will receive a combined $47 million to go toward improving local roads and bridges.

“That represents a huge commitment to modernizing local roads and bridges, but beyond that it shows that communities are committed to building the types of neighborhoods where people want to start businesses, grow their businesses and raise their families,” Holcomb said.

Carmel, Fishers, Westfield and Hamilton County, as well as Lawrence, Zionsville and Boone County, will each receive $1 million in matching funds from INDOT while Noblesville will receive $497,550.

FISHERS The City of Fishers is planning to put its $1 million matching grant toward modernization efforts to 116th Street between Eller Road and I-69.

“Today is a transformative day for all of us. The ability to maintain the critical infrastructure that we all have and we all need and all rely upon is becoming more and more challenging,” Fadness said. “This innovative approach that INDOT has for delivering matching funds to all the local communities so that we can continue to progress the quality of life for our residents is truly a well-

Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb and INDOT Commissioner Brandye Hendrickson present Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness with a check for $1 million in matching funds for infrastructure improvements in the city. (Photo

by Sam Elliott)

timed and extraordinary opportunity for each and every one of our cities. I want to thank the lieutenant governor and the state legislature, and I look forward to getting going on this project.”

LAWRENCE Lawrence Director of Public Works and Code Director William Anthony said the city submitted 14 applications for the $1 million in matching funds it was awarded. According to Lawrence Mayor Steve Collier, construction on those projects will begin this fall and are expected to be completed in the spring of 2017, beginning with construction on Boy Scout Road north of 56th Street to Fall Creek Road.

CARMEL The City of Carmel will invest its $1 million in matching grant funds into the construction of a new roundabout and additional improvements at the intersection of Range Line Road and 4th Street in its new Midtown redevelopment.

“As we move forward with this project and many other projects throughout the city in the next few years, I want to thank our residents and motorists for their patience,” Brainard said. “We will work hard to get our projects done quickly and with as little pain as possible for local businesses and residents.”

NOBLESVILLE The City of Noblesville has multiple road projects in mind for the nearly $498,000 it’s receiving from

Community

Funds Awarded

Boone County

$1 million

Carmel

$1 million

Fishers

$1 million

Fortville

$254,988

Hamilton County

$1 million

Lawrence

$1 million

McCordsville

$248,535.35

Noblesville

$497,550

Westfield

$1 million

Whitestown

$475,074.50

Zionsville

$1 million

INDOT. “We certainly would like to thank INDOT, Commissioner Hendrickson, Lt. Gov. Holcomb and certainly the legislature and Gov. Pence,” Ditslear said. “Two of these projects are residential projects that have been put aside and put aside and put aside because a lack of funds, as well as in the commercial district where we've wanted to pave and improve for three years. This will give us the opportunity to do this for our residents and all citizens in the county, as well.”

WESTFIELD The City of Westfield is planning to put its $1 million in matching funds toward reconstruction of Tomlinson Road between Blackburn Road and 203rd Street in addition to other city street improvement efforts.

“Our potential residents, potential investors business-wise in this state and our cities and towns, they look for a good infrastructure. I'm thrilled the state is recognizing that and is willing to put money in it,” Cook said. “Locally, our citizens simply ask, 'Hey, get the snow off and make it smooth.' This is going to go a long way toward accomplishing just that. To all those involved, thank you for putting the emphasis on the very important asset of roadway infrastructure.”

I-69 Construction Update Beams for the new 106th Street bridges over I-69 have been delivered, but inclement weather has delayed them being set into place. (Submitted photo)

THIS WEEK: Area rains and inclement weather forecasts caused the original schedule for setting beams for the new 106th Street bridges over I-69 to be delayed. Twentyfour beams, measuring 50 inches tall and totaling 175 feet long, will be set in pairs beginning Aug. 29, weather permitting. Beams for bridge sections over southbound I-69 will be set first. Up to three right lanes of southbound I-69 and one northbound lane may be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Rolling slowdowns of traffic, lasting approximately 20 minutes each, will be used to create gaps in traffic and allow for safely lifting the large beams over the interstate. Backups and delays should be expected.

NEXT WEEK: Work will not take place Sept. 5 because of the Labor Day holiday, but, weather permitting, beams over northbound lanes of I-69 will be set, with similar schedules for overnight closures and rolling slowdowns expected.

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Fishers experiences spree of car break-ins all times. Nothing is more important than your safety,” Police Chief George Kehl stated. “We are using this program to promote personal safety Following a recent increase of reported vehicle break-ins and thefts in the city, the Fishers tips and to give you advice on how to protect your property.”

Police Dept. is reminding residents crime of various theft-prevention The Fishers Police Dept. believes the majority of the city’s vehicle break-in and safety tips. crimes could be prevented by drivers According to releases from FPD, six implementing the following safety tips: cars were broken into in the overnight • Never leave your vehicle unsecured, and early morning hours of Aug. 18 and even for a short time.

19 near 136th Street and Marilyn Road.

• Secure valuables in the trunk of Between then and Aug. 22, FPD officers your vehicle. Thieves will often take responded to 60 complaints of suspects the time to look into windows before entering vehicles.

Kehl choosing the target of a break-in.

Car windows were broken to gain • Park inside your garage if you have one. If access in some instances, but FPD stated the you have to park on the street, avoid dark or majority of the crimes involved unlocked veisolated areas and remove your garage door hicles, and valuables were taken in 25 of the opener. reported incidents.

• Don’t leave spare keys attached to the outFishers police want to remind residents of its side of your vehicle.

“Lock it, Hide it, Keep it” initiative, which encour• Park in open, well-lit and populated areas ages citizens to be proactive in locking vehicles near your destination. Avoid parking near and hiding valuables out of sight in order to trucks, vans, dumpsters or other objects that safeguard and keep possessions. obstruct visibility and provide hiding places.

“I would like to remind all of Fishers residents to protect themselves and their property at

Engines 392 and 394 are the latest additions to the Fishers Fire Dept. fleet, replacing trucks that are 25 and 16 years old.

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FFD gets two new fire trucks news@geistcurrent.com Fishers Fire Dept. firefighters have been training on a pair of new Pierce Saber fire engines for the past public safety week in anticipation of the trucks being fully equipped and ready for service in the field.

The new trucks, designated Engine 392 and Engine 394, are replacing two engines that have been in service for 25 and 16 years. The older trucks will go into reserve status, only to be used to maintain full coverage across the city during the time it

takes for a front-line truck to be taken out of service for maintenance.

According to a release from FFD, the estimated life of a fire engine is typically eight to 12 years, plus five years as a reserve truck. The department’s new engines each cost approximately $427,000, which Captain John Mehling stated is an estimated $200,000 savings per engine below the recommended list price — savings FFD was able to secure for Fishers residents by being a member of the Houston-Galveston Buying Group, which secures discounted prices through quantity purchasing power.

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MVHS adds Mandarin Chinese course news@geistcurrent.com Thanks to an international partnership, Mt. Vernon High School students were presented with a new foreign language class offering this fall. education MVHS is offering a pair of Mandarin Chinese classes.

The language is being integrated in the eighth grade World Language course at Mt. Vernon Middle School thanks to a partnership between MVHS, the Indiana Dept. of Education and the Ministry of Education in Taiwan.

Yi-Fan Lin has joined the Mt. Vernon staff from Taipei City, Taiwan. She previously attended the University of Missouri in St. Louis, where she also served as a creative writing mentor during her six-month student exchange. “People are super friendly and helpful here.

When I got off the plane there were people with signs welcoming me,� Lin stated. “I love the students. They seem adventurous, very diverse and open-minded. Some want to learn the language because they have a Chinese background, some have grandparents in China they want to be able to communicate with and some think learning the language will give

administrators at his previous district in Shelby County. Robbins and MVHS Principal Greg Roach visited Taiwan in June to interview teaching candidates and develop a relationship with a sister school, Banqiao Senior High School. The schools hope to begin communications between students and share live video feeds between classrooms, with the partnership potentially becoming an exchange program for students and staff. “I’m pleased we are providing students with exposure to yet another culture,� Robbins said.

Yi-Fan Lin works with students in her MVHS classroom. (Submit“Learning the world is a bigger ted photo) place than just their four walls is an important part of student development. them opportunities for future international This experience and partnership with Taiwan jobs.� will enlighten our students how big our world Lin’s teaching exchange contract is for one is and provide additional resources to develop year, but she and the school are hoping to skills and opportunities for their futures.� extend it for a second.

Mandarin Chinese, the most common and Mt. Vernon Superintendent Dr. Shane official dialect of the language in China, is the Robbins had previous connections with the fourth language offered by MVHS, along with Ministry of Education in Taiwan by hosting Spanish, French and American Sign Language. groups of Taiwanese students, teachers and

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Citizens academy – The City of Fishers will bring back the award-winning City Government Academy this fall for residents 18 and older to learn more about the inner-workings of local government. The free, 10-week program begins at 6 p.m. Sept. 21 in the City Hall Auditorium. Meeting locations and topics vary weekly. Applications are due by Sept. 20 and can be completed online at www.fishers.in.us.

Block party – The Community Block Party at Holy Family, 11445 Fishers Pointe Blvd., will be held from noon to 4 p.m.

Sept. 11. There will be bounce houses, a karaoke contest with prizes and family-friendly lunch options to buy. In the spirit of 9/11, local first responders will be honored with a free lunch and a special prize drawing. Please share and invite your friends to this great community event.

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Humphreys said. “As more and more millennials start families, their affinity for great places and a walkable lifestyle will likely continue, but The urbanization of suburbs has become a their needs will broaden with more attention hot planning topic, so the Urban Land Institute on a broader range of housing and access to Indiana is hosting a development “Suburban America good public schools.”

Humphreys, who is overseeing the developin the 21st Century” ment of Wheeler District near downdiscussion from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. town Oklahoma City, said planners Sept. 1 at Launch Fishers, 12175 Visionare seeing a broadening of traditional ary Way. housing types.

Three Urban Land Institute mem“Housing like townhomes, condo bers — Blair Humphreys, Humphreys flats and fourplexes are likely to grow,” Co., Oklahoma City; Lynn Carlson, HOK, he said. “And generally I think we’ll Kansas City; and Rob Spanier, Toronto see developers reduce square foot— will serve as panelists.

Humphreys age to provide higher quality finishes “To our knowledge this is the first and more thoughtful design at better time that three national-caliber exlocations.” perts in land-use planning have been brought Humphreys said the major place-making together in the City of Fishers,” ULI Indiana trends in the Indy area include “well-designed Director Jennifer Milliken said. “Because each of them has a national or international practice public spaces, an increase in public art and consistent programming to provide everyday of their own, they will be able to draw from activity, all packaged in a location that intersignificant experience in providing feedback on faces seamlessly with shops and restaurants.”

Fishers and metro Indianapolis.”

A buffet lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the Humphreys said he is impressed with the moderated panel discussion will begin at noon, Indianapolis suburbs. followed by a question and answer session. To “The Indianapolis metro is a strong attracregister, visit indiana.uli.org/event/suburbantor of millennials due to its livable urban core, america-21st-century/ or call 800-321-5011. low cost of living and expanding economy,”

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The annual Fishers Blues Festival returns to the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr., with 10 local acts Sept. 2 and 3. (Submitted photo)

Fishers hosting Blues Festival news@geistcurrent.com Downtown Fishers and the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr., will host the city’s fourth annual Blues Festival Sept. 2 and 3. event The free two-day event begins at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 and 6 p.m. Sept.

3, with 10 local acts in total participating and performances lasting until 11 p.m. both nights.

Presenting sponsor J&J Winery will have wine available for purchase during the event and local food truck Neighborhood Pizza will

also be on-site.

Featured Blues Festival acts Sept. 2 include Doug Henthorn, Hurricane Ruth, Arthur James, The Ambassadors and Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel. The Sept. 3 show features Rev Charlie and Carson Dierslihng, Bullet Proof Soul Band, On Cue, Stormcellar and special event honoree Gene Deer.

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and food to enjoy during the show. Outside backpacks or coolers will not be permitted.

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College worth cost for students

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com For Charu Dwivedi, college was well worth it.

“I thought going to college was an absolutely wonderful experience for me,” said Dwivedi, a 2011 Carmel High School graduate. “Besides academically, I feel that education college gives students the opportunity to grow as individuals. You live an independent lifestyle and have a chance to become the person you've always wanted to be. Going to Purdue allowed me to get out of my shell and participate in events and organizations that allowed me to become a confident young adult.”

The first Gallup-Indiana Graduate Satisfaction Survey showed 80 percent of graduates from 13 Indiana public and private colleges said their education was worth the cost.

Dwivedi graduated from Purdue in December 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in speech, language and hearDwivedi ing sciences.

Dwivedi, who is working as a teacher at Dolce Daycare and Preschool in Fishers, will attend Eastern Michigan University this fall to pursue her masters in speech-language pathology.

Cozzarelli Fellow 2011 CHS graduate Alexis Cozzarelli, a 2015 Ball State graduate, is working as a historical interpreter at Conner Prairie.

“I think college is worth it if you definitively know what you want to do,” Cozzarelli said. “I was very wishyWagner washy on what I wanted to pursue after college, on whether I wanted to go to grad school or law school or doing something completely different.”

Cozzarelli, who majored in history, realized she has to go back to school to do what she really wants, teaching social studies. She will return to IUPUI this fall.

“I found that the opportunity of being a teaching assistant helped me rediscover my love for teaching,” Cozzarelli said.

Dwivedi’s co-worker at the daycare, Kendra Wagner, 22, graduated from Neighbors New Vistas High School in Portage in 2014.

“Growing up I always had an awareness that college was important,” said Wagner, a Fishers resident. “As I got older and learned how expensive it was, and how often people drop out or change majors, I knew I wouldn't be ready

for college at 18. Some people know exactly what they want and they go for it, and I think that's awesome. Personally, I knew that going to college for something I never experienced in the real world would be too risky.”

So she explored what she wanted to pursue in lower-wage jobs.

“I saw how my experiences in the workforce carried from job to job,” she said. “I would say I worked myself around the ladder until I narrowed my interests down.”

about the survey The following 13 colleges participated for this pilot survey: Ball State University, Butler University, Calumet College of St. Joseph, Grace College, Indiana University East, IU Kokomo, IU-PU Fort Wayne, Ivy Tech Community College, Manchester University, Marian University, Taylor University, Vincennes University and WGU Indiana.

Statewide results: Positive findings Worth the Investment: Overall, 81 percent of alumni surveyed agreed that their higher education was worth the cost. For those with student loans, 76 percent agreed college was worth it.

Greater Well-Being: Indiana’s college graduates report higher levels of well-being than those graduates surveyed nationally on all five elements measured: sense of purpose, social well-being, financial well-being, community well-being and physical well-being.

Statewide results: Opportunities for improvement Well Prepared for Life: Just 37 percent of surveyed graduates strongly agree they were well prepared for life outside of college.

Support and Guidance to Graduate: Less than half (47 percent) of alumni say they received support outside the classroom to help them graduate.

Work Experience and Job Placement: One-third (33 percent) of students who had a job or internship during college reported that a work or internship experience was a requirement for their degree program. Less than half (45 percent) of students who had a job or internship during college received help securing an internship or job during college, and only 15 percent reported their college helped them secure their first job after graduation.

Degree-Career Alignment: Nearly onequarter (22 percent) of graduates surveyed indicated their undergraduate degree was not at all related to their current work.

Source: Gallup-Indiana Graduate Satisfaction Survey

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Bowens volunteers with Jack and Jill Conference Fishers teenager and Hamilton Southeastern High School junior A’Lyrika Bowens recently participated in the Jack and Jill Teen Conference, where more than 700 teenagers from the Midwest gathered in Indianapolis for leadership development, networking and community service activities. Bowens serves as the vice president of the Indianapolis chapter of Jack and Jill Teens and volunteered time at Stonybrook Middle School, where she passed out books and helped children with their reading during a literacy fair in addition to playing games, painting faces and leading arts and crafts. For more, visitjackandjillindy.org.

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Meadows among Herman B. Wells Scholars at IU talents, creativity and leadership to IU,” stated Provost Professor of English Christoph Irmscher, a professor in the Wells Scholars Fishers High School graduate and Indiana Program. “The program’s current students and University freshman Lauren Meadows was alumni help to realize the dreams Chancellor among the 21 IU stuachievement dents selected for the (Herman) Wells held for IU and its positive impact on our greater society.”

27th class of Meadows will hold the Robert E. Herman B. Wells Scholars, a scholarGates and the Sigma Nu Fraternity ship honor that covers her full cost scholarships in the Wells Scholars of attendance at IU for four years of Program. She was a captain of the undergraduate study at the Bloomingthree-time state champion speech ton campus. team during her senior year at FHS, Planning to major in political sciwas a member of the school’s state ence, history and Spanish, Meadows champion We the People team that graduated summa cum laude as an Meadows placed sixth in the nation and she AP Scholar with Distinction and is the placed second in Indiana in Congressional Defirst FHS graduate to be named an IU Wells bate and qualified for the National Speech and Scholar. According to a release from IU, freshDebate Tournament three times. Last summer, man Wells Scholars are nominated by their Meadows was named the Outstanding Reprehigh schools or the IU Office of Admissions sentative at Hoosier Girls State. She’s received and selected for having demonstrated excepadditional awards for her musical abilities tional qualities of character, leadership and and was named the FHS Performing Arts Outdistinction both in and out of the classroom. standing Senior for her accomplishments in “We are delighted to welcome the newest speech, band and orchestra.

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‘kause’and effect Fortville residents leading fundraising charge for rare disease

By Sam Elliott • sam@youarecurrent.com Receiving a piece of paper 14 years ago started Fortville resident Jared Hiner down a path to organizing what’s become the world’s largest fundraising effort for the rare disease known as 4p-, or Wolf-Hirschhorn cover story Syndrome.

The disease is a rare chromosome disorder that causes a range of physical and mental handicaps, as well as organ failure and developmental delays. The international 4p- Support Group knows of more than 600 cases of 4p-, 13 in Indiana, including Hiner’s 14-year-old daughter, Kamdyn.

“Kamdyn was diagnosed when she was about one month old and they literally gave us a piece of paper with a few paragraphs on it and they were like, ‘This is what we know,” Jared Hiner said. “They told us that if Kam lived past the age of two, she was more than likely going to be a vegetable with no personality, or wouldn’t be able to walk or talk or anything. It was pretty heavy news to get, but I looked at that piece of paper they gave me, and they told us all this based off these few paragraphs. I thought, ‘There’s got to be more.

That can’t be it.’”

Jared then joined the 4p- Support Group and quickly recognized a need for increased funding to help affected families and promote research and awareness of the disease.

“After looking at that piece of paper, I said, ‘Something’s got to be done about this.’ Nobody should get that piece of paper we got,” Hiner said. “So, through the 4p- Support Group, we dedicated ourselves to being a fundraiser for them. With the money we’re able to raise and donate directly to them, they can channel it into research, and they can help other families” With the help of family and friends, Hiner organized the first Kammy’s Kause music festival and fundraiser for the 4pSupport Group in 2004. That first afternoon event featured performances by five local bands with approximately 50 attendees and Hiner’s parents selling candy bars and sodas.

Approximately $1,000 was raised.

“The first year that we were here we used the risers from Mt. Vernon High School from their choir department, like I went and picked them up in a van and brought them here,” Hiner said. “They sat six inches off the ground, and that was our stage. It progressively kept getting bigger to what you’re seeing today, with a legitimate 52-foot-wide, 30-foot-deep stage.”

This year’s 13th annual Kammys’ Kause music festival featured 25 bands over two days last month at Fortville’s American Legion Park. As the event has grown over the years, thousands have attended and helped raise more than $300,000 for the 4p- Support Group. Families affected by 4p-

travel from as far as Michigan, North Carolina, Iowa, New York and Wisconsin to take part.

“There is no other community in the U.S. like this community,” said Amanda Lortz, the Columbus, Ohio-based executive director of the 4p- Support Group whose 12-year-old daughter, Lauren, has 4p-. “The support we get here is really how we are able to afford our national conferences, how I can travel to genetic conferences and speak with geneticists and genetic councilors. Really, it all started through this fundraising. There’s the social media part of it, too, with just raising awareness. I think our families are motivated and inspired by Jared’s drive. Seeing the way this community responds to him and to this cause, it’s amazing. There’s nothing like it.”

Continuing the Kause While Jared Hiner and his team of approximately 70 volunteers are dedicated to continuing the Kammy’s Kause music festival every year, he has big dreams for its future with national acts, a custom amphitheater and venue with a special needs waterpark and crowds of 20,000-plus. His next project looks to partner local businesses with special needs families for safe spaces for public outings.

“It’s called Kammy Kares. Our big picture right now is to get local places like gymnastics gyms or Monkey Joe’s or places like that that kids like to go to and have fun and have them dedicate one day a month to open it up for special needs families exclusively,” Hiner said. “Maybe one day out of the month these kids can go out for a fun day in public and not get stared at, not get questions, not get laughs or people making jokes, just a safe place for them to go and enjoy stuff all the other kids get to enjoy.

“That’s the movement we’re on right now, and the good thing about that is it’s not just Indiana.

We can hit that across the entire United States,” he added. “By this time next year we plan to be branched out into at least 15 states with Kammy Kares and have these things set up for these families. They can use us as a hub of information through the website, find out what’s close to them that’s doing it and go and have a great time and we can help people out we might never get to meet.

That’s a cool thing.”

For more, or to donate or get involved, visit KammysKause.org or 4p-SupportGroup.org.

Jared and Kamdyn Hiner at this year’s Kammy’s Kause event, a major fundraiser for the 4p- Support Group. (Photos

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Musician Kara Cole performs a song during a tribute to families affected by 4p- at Kammy’s Kause.

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Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Our quadrennial presidential sweepstakes regularly provides textbook studies in contrast. And 2016 raises the bar in disparity.

Red and blue. Left and right. Hot and cold. Up and down. Good and bad. Boy and girl. Pro and con. Loud and soft. Rain or shine. Fish and fowl. Dumb and dumber. Perhaps the only fact that supporters of both major party candidates can agree is that differences between the two do exist. Donald Trump is a Gemini and Hillary Clinton a Scorpio. He’s 70 years old while she doesn’t turn 69 until October. And that relative youth obviously goes a long way in explaining why millennials overwhelmingly favor her. One is a Democrat and the other a demagogue. But this is America, damn it, where yeah, sure, we acknowledge our differences. But this is a nation that also embraces that which binds us together, and the number of bizarre similarities the Donald and the Hillary share is uncanny. Well, they’re not quite mirror images, but considering one is a 5-foot-6 career politician and one is a 6-foot-2 reality TV star, there are enough peas-in-a-pod resemblances to call out the doppelganger police. For instance: righthanders with bulletproof hair; total disdain for truth; unfavorable ratings higher than guard geese downwind of a marijuana field on fire; butchers of the English language; and the list goes on. But finally, each candidate is adamant that if the other is elected on Nov. 8 it will be a disaster not just for the nation, but the hemisphere, the planet, the solar system and the universe. And the two have united millions who believe that on this issue they both may be correct.

Copyright © 2016, Will Durst.

Distributed by the Cagle Cartoons Inc. syndicate. Durst a columnist, comedian and former Pizza Hut assistant manager.

You may write him at Durst@ WillDurst.com.

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Tennessee, it is illegal to dare a child to purchase a beer.

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Goldfish in a bowl Commentary by Terry Anker In what is perhaps the ideal example of thoughtful resource management, goldfish are known to only grow as much as the appropriately supported capacity of their container. If kept in a cereal bowl on the kitchen counter, the tiny fish will remain just that – a tiny fish. If they find their way into a much larger backyard pond, they might flourish into significantly larger creatures. Do we each find our own level of productivity and stick to it? If not, should we?

Anticipating the coming long winter, these waning weeks of summer have long been an impetus for humans to attend to various maintenance projects around home and hearth. The bit of chipping paint on the kitchen window frame, the broken downspout and the cracked footpath, all, in their own time, get attention, repair and restoration. Even with our own labor, we supplement our lack of experience, necessary tools, interest and motivation by outsourcing work to the skilled trades to finish

our projects.

The sidewalk requires overhaul. The dutiful homeowner requests bids from a shortlist of would-be contractors. Some show up on time to inspect the job. Others arrive late. Others don’t bother at all. Some will provide a quote as promised and with due haste. Others must be prodded into action.

Still others disappear without remark. What is the formula to find a match from beginning to end? Why is it that almost all of us claim a desire to “get” the work, but so many, when actually offered a job, withdraw from attempting the task?

Perhaps, too, I am overly eager to review every opportunity, thinking little of my own physical and intellectual constraints in actually doing it. How does the goldfish decide he is big enough for his bowl?

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

Q U O T E O F T HE WEEK “Silence is now a precious commodity, a scarce resource hard to come by.”

-Brian Zahnd

I love working out in the morning! Getting up early, heading out into the cool, crisp blackness. Entering a humor zen-like stage of meditation where all I hear are shoes slapping the pavement, rhythmic breathing and the quiet seduction of birdsong. Predawn running is what I live for!

Is anybody buying this load of horse manure? Let’s be real: I absolutely despise getting up early to exercise. Who could possibly enjoy such torture when a relatively new king-size mattress and 600-count Egyptian sheets are begging her to stay?

I’m not Forrest Gump! But the alternative is worse, and so I find myself frequently having to endure that 5 a.m. alarm.

And over the years, I have at least learned to appreciate the morning workout.

I’m able to contemplate life, my family and this column without the pushes and pulls of carpool duty, work, the husband and that sexy temptress known as Netflix. It’s just me and my thoughts for 30 to 60-odd minutes, making it the perfect time to ponder my ripped pants debacle at the previous night’s Meet the Teacher and to establish time of death of said pants (anywhere from 2 to 6 p.m.); to consider how unlucky a black cat’s day will be after I cross his path; and to rehash episode five of my new obsession, “Stranger Things” (Nancy, for God’s sake! Why would you go in there?).

Plus, it’s dark, which means I can literally let it all hang out. Shirt twisted and tucked into a skimpy Daisy Duke, hair pinned into a messy top knot, no make-up, stretch marks a-showing . . . I am living the freedom-tobe-middle-age dream. No sun also means no SPF, no visor and no possibility of heat stroke. And if my bratty little cousin Incontinence makes an appearance, who cares?

There is literally no one alive at that godforsaken hour to notice.

Most importantly, the morning workout gets it over and done with, so that I can spend my free time stocking up on excellent nightmare fodder with “Stranger Things.” (Seriously, Nancy! How dumb are you?) Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Card carrying card carrier Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I have always wanted to collect something no one else in the world collects.

Over the years at Channel 8, humor I interviewed people with odd collections: a man with thousands of different sugar packets, a man with hundreds of mousetraps and one person with a garage full of water sprinklers. Another had 2,500 monkey wrenches. I even did a report on a woman who collects stamps. How weird is that hobby?

It’s kind of dumb if you’re the only person collecting something. There’s no one to brag to and no one to sell it to when you realize how you have been wasting the last 20 years of your life.

At the car wash yesterday, I noticed a great assortment of greeting cards, far funnier than the average Hallmark selection. People need a good laugh when both they and their cars are getting soaked for 20 bucks.

Many of the cards depicted political figures, replete with caricatures and satirical remarks.

They wish you Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, and Get Well Soon, and there is even a Happy Bar Mitzvah card from “Uncle Bernie,” including a slot for a huge check.

When I got home, I went online to find out how far back the idea of funny political greeting cards went. I wanted to research a little of their history, but I found nothing.

Certainly a political cartoonist would know, so I called one. “Drawing a blank, Dick. And that’s not something most cartoonists will admit to.”

I called a political science professor at IU. “Sorry, I never thought about it, Mr. Wolfsie.

Actually, I believe I can safely say no one has ever thought about it.”

Had I found something that no one else collected? How cool is that?

I now have 25 different politically themed greeting cards, including seven featuring Donald Trump. So now I’m thinking of starting a club, and maybe creating a website or publishing a monthly newsletter about political cards.

And why not? It’s great. I have to be honest with you: I may have the largest collection in the world. Believe me.

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By Sam Elliott • sam@youarecurrent.com As a part of the Fishers’ Mental Health Task Force, the city’s Faith-Based Mental Health Group welcomed Mike mental health Dunn, the director of crisis and suicide intervention with Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis, to its meeting and discussion focused on teen suicide.

“Our crisis and suicide intervention service has been around since 1970,” Dunn said. “We have to normalize the discussion of mental illness and suicide because if we can't, we're always going to fight this. If people only knew how common it is — it's just like cancer, there's not a family it hasn't touched.”

Dunn’s “Teen Suicide 101” presentation aimed to inform guests on the prevalence of teen suicide with training for recognizing when someone might be having suicidal thoughts and how to move quickly to connect them with someone specialized in suicide intervention.

Nearly 20 area leaders across religions and denominations attended.

Members of the faith-based division of the Fishers Mental Health Task Force gathered at city hall for a meeting focusing on teen suicide prevention. (Photo by Sam Elliott)

“This leadership in this community, school leaders, clergy, the entire community, they are on the cutting edge of mental health, and they will be recognized nationally someday I predict because of their efforts,” Dunn said. “We're here to support them and any organization that we can.”

For more on the Fishers Mental Health Task Force and the city’s Stigma-Free Fishers campaign, visit fishers.in.us. For more on Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis and its suicide prevention efforts and intervention services, visit mhaindy.net.

Dispatches Joint pain seminar – Riverview Health will host a joint pain seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel, 11925 N. Meridian St. Dr. Norman Mindrebo, a board certified orthopedic surgeon, will discuss techniques for joint pain treatment and joint replacement. A light dinner will be served. The program is free, but registration is required.

Register at www.riverview.org/classes or call 317-776-7999.

New sugar recommendations – In new recommendations from the American Heart Association designed to keep kids healthy, experts recommend children consume less than six teaspoons of added sugars per day. The recommendations also advise children to limit their intake of sugar-sweetened drinks to no more than eight ounces weekly.

Source: American Heart Association Smoking cessation for pregnant women – Several agencies have partnered to offer Baby & Me Tobacco Free, a program to assist pregnant women with smoking cessation. Participants who complete four classes and remain smokefree are eligible for $25 in diaper vouchers monthly for up to 12 months, along with other incentives. Classes are the first Tuesday and third Tuesdays of the month, in Noblesville and Westfield. For more information or to register,

call 765-659-6063.

Parkinson’s support group – The Climb, which is an exercise program of the Indiana Parkinson Foundation, holds a monthly support group to provide information on various topics for those with Parkinson's or Parkinsonisms as well as their caregivers/families/friends. For dates and times, visit www.IndianaParkinson.org.

Diabetes seminar – Riverview Health will host a diabetes seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at Riverview Health in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room. The staff of the Diabetes Education Center will discuss myths and truths regarding diabetes, including dietary planning, food restrictions and exercise. A light dinner will be served. The program is free but registration is required. Register at riverview.org/classes or call 317-776-7999.

Depression workshop – The Hamilton County Depression Bipolar Support Alliance presents Bringing Depression Out of the Shadows from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Fishers Library.

Issues to be discussed include suicide prevention, warning signs, helping children, teens and adults, relationship issues and developing support systems. Light refreshments will be served. For more, visit www.dbsahcin.org or call 317-270-2472.

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Citizens State Bank coming to Nickel Plate District news@geistcurrent.com Work is under way on the new Citizens State Bank inside downtown Fishers’ The Switch development. Expected money to be completed and open in the fourth quarter of this year, the expansion will bring the first full-service banking branch to the Nickel Plate District.

“This is a great addition to the Nickel Plate District,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said.

“Citizens State Bank has already proven to be a great community partner through sponsorship of our parks department and the Fishers Freedom Festive, and I welcome the expansion into our downtown.”

Inside The Switch, located at the corner of 116th Street and Municipal Drive, the Citizens State Bank branch is in the west side of the development facing Municipal Drive and the Nickel Plate District’s Central Green.

The branch will occupy a 3,200 square-foot space and will employ five new employees in addition to the bank’s first area employees.

“Fishers has been a part of Citizens State Bank’s growth strategy for some time,” said

The new Citizens State Bank branch in The Switch will be the first banking location in the Nickel Plate District when it opens later this year. (Photo by Sam Elliott)

the bank’s president, Dan Maddox. “We opened a load office in 2013 with longtime Fishers resident John DeLucia at the helm and later hired another Fishers resident, Elliott Somers. As we looked at locations for a full-service bank, Fishers’ vibrancy made it a logical choice. A smart, vibrant and entrepreneurial city needs a bank in the heart of its business district.

What’s happening in Fishers is very exciting, and we’re very excited to be a part of it.”

Dispatches OneZone meeting – OneZone presents Strong Schools, Strong Cities from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 14 at 502 East Event Centre. Superintendents Dr. Allen Bourff of Hamilton Southeastern Schools and Dr. Nicholas Wahl of Carmel Clay Schools will discuss the important connection between education and business. Register at www.OneZoneCommerce.com

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Grants awarded – Two Allstate agency owners in Carmel recently earned $1,000 grants to support organizations where they volunteer. The Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation received a grant on behalf of Ranj Puthran.

Little League Baseball received a grant on behalf of Patrick Terry.

The grants were given by the Allstate Foundation. This year, the Foundation will grant up to $7.5 million to nonprofits across the country.

Promotions and new hires – Carmel-based VMS BioMarketing has named Kristin Sherman chief financial officer. Community Health Network has hired former TV reporter Kris Kirschner as public relations and media relations strategist.

New electronic repair store – uBreakiFix opened in Noblesville Aug. 9 at 17235 Mercantile Blvd. This is the fifth location in Indiana, joining locations in Carmel, West Carmel, Keystone and Greenwood.

The company specializes in same-day repair service of small electronics, repairing cracked screens, water damage, software issues and camera at its more than 230 stores across North America.

Unemployment data – Indiana Workforce Development has released employment data for the state’s counties and cities for July.

Hamilton County has the second-lowest unemployment rate in the state at 3.2 percent. Only Dubois County is lower with a rate of 3.1 percent. The state average is 4.4 percent per county.

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By Desiree Williams editorial@youarecurrent.com With fall right around the corner, it’s nearly time to pull out the long sweaters, visit pumpkin patches and even have family fun a few scares. Here are a few family fun events to enjoy this season.

Monument Circle Oktoberfest Head to the north half of Monument Circle to dig into traditional German and American cuisine. The Columbia Club presents this event that includes a beirgarten, a variety of German wines and a cigar bar. A portion of proceeds benefit the Indiana War Memorials and the Soldiers & Sailors Monument; 7 to 11 p.m. Sept.

16, 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. Free admission. For more, visit downtownindy.org/ events/1136/monument-circle-oktoberfest.

Noblesville Brewfest If you’re looking for a night away from the kids, come join the 2016 Noblesville Brewfest.

Patrons can taste a wide variety of beers and wines accompanied by a silent auction, food and live music; 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 24, Forest Park, 701 Cicero Rd., Noblesville; admission $35 in advance, $45 day of. For more, visit forestparkpool.org/Brewfest.

Patrons enjoy the Zionsville Lions Club Fall Festival VIP Carnival last year. The festival in Zionsville begins Sept. 9. (File photos)

Zionsville Lions Club Fall Festival The Zionsville Lions Club is bringing back the 1980s with its 63rd Fall Festival, a weekend full of activities that fundraise for Lions Park. There are carnival rides, a parade, local entertainment and other vendors. This year, coordinators will add a Bark for Life relay Sunday morning run by the American Cancer Society. Sept. 9-11 at varying times, Lions Park 115 S. Elm St., Zionsville; $5 donation for park-

Kids of all ages can enjoy finding a pumpkin at the Traders Point Creamery Oktoberfest.

ing. For more, visit zionsvillelions.com/events/ fall-festival.

Festival of the Turning Leaves This three-day event includes a car and motorcycle show, a corn hole tournament, a parade and more. A new competition, CrossFit to Crush Cancer, will be added to the list of Saturday events; Sept. 23-25 at varying times; Ind. 47, Thorntown. For more, visit thorntownfestival.org.

Fireside Tales in Westfield Grab the family and head to the park for s’mores and stories. Fireside Tales is a fun family environment with a new theme and craft each night. Hear about farm animals, owl tales and rhymes and a few not too scary stories on the last night; 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept.

28 and Oct. 12, Oct. 26 Simon Moon Park, 2710 E. 171st St., Westfield. Free admission.

For more, visit enjoywestfieldevents.com/ fireside-tales-2.

Pumpkin Harvest Festival During the weekdays, come to the nursery to enjoy hayrides, mazes, a haunted house and more. The weekend offers a cob cannon to shoot corn, a slingshot and pedal cars to race around the track. Farm animals will be present, as well. Some events are free, others require tickets; Oct. 1-31 at varying times, Stoneycreek Farm, 11366 Ind. 38, Noblesville; $5 parking, $1 per ticket. For more, visit stonycreekfarm.net/ pumpkinharvestfestival.htm.

Oktoberfest at Traders Point Creamery Head out to the farm for the 10th annual festival with live music, a hog roast, a German Biergarten and wine tasting.

Kids can enjoy hayrides, a petting zoo and other games and crafts. The event raises money for Traders Point Rural Historic District; Noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 8, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville; $8 in advance, $10 day. Children admitted free. For more, visit traderspointcreamery.com/events/ Oktoberfest.

Outdoor music festival in Indy – Evermore is the outdoor music festival Indianapolis has been waiting for. For more than three days and with more than 30 bands, this music festival will transform downtown Indianapolis in celebration of music, art and fun. Along with food trucks and bar service, the event will feature interactive audience games on the lawn and daily lip sync battles.

It will take place from Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 on the lawn of American Legion Mall. Entrances for general admission will be on North Street at Pennsylvania and Meridian Streets. Doors open at noon all three days and music will play until 10 p.m. For tickets, visit evermorefest.com.

HCAA Open Lens Exhibit – The Hamilton County Artists’ Association invited local photographers who reside in Hamilton County to participate in the 2016 “Open Lens Photographers Exhibit.” The exhibit was opened to all amateur and professional photographers.

Cash prizes will be awarded for People’s Choices awards. There will be an opening reception Sept. 4 and an awards ceremony Oct. 7. For more, visit hcaa-in.org.

Upcoming events at Hoosier Park – Hoosier Park in Anderson is hosting several events, including: Cook & Belle Sept. 2; Lemon Wheel Sept. 10; Not Your Average Boy Band Sept. 16; Jai Baker Sept. 23; The Commodores Sept. 30; Kyxx Oct. 21; The Price is Right Live Nov.18-20; Flynnville Train Nov. 25; and Toy Factory Dec. 3. For more, visit hoosierpark.com.

The Headless Horseman returns this year, Oct. 13-30.

Headless Horseman at Conner Prairie Dress up in your favorite costume and come experience Conner Scairie throughout October with witches, mad scientists and monsters.

There are multiple nightly shows, games, crafts and a haunted hayride where you might see the headless horseman. Stop by the Apple Store to taste caramel apples, apple cider and other delicious treats; 6 to 9 pm. Oct. 13-16, Oct. 20-23, Oct. 27-30, Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. Thursday and Sunday, $10 in advance, $12 at the gate and free for Conner Prairie members. Friday and Saturday, $14 in advance, $16 at the gate and free for Plus Level-only members. For more, visit connerprairie.org/Things-To-Do/Events/ Headless-Horseman.

Carmel International Arts Festival 2016 – The 19th Annual Carmel International Arts Festival is happening from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sept. 24 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 25, and will offer a variety of art, food and activities. Tim Wright is a much-loved musician and will be performing as well as bands and troupes.

Handicapped parking is available. Admission is free. For more, visit carmelartsfestival.org.

Indianapolis Symphonic Choir to celebrate 80th season – The Symphonic Choir starts the 2016-17 season by visiting Carnegie Hall in New York City Oct. 16, its first visit to Carnegie Hall in nearly 40 years. The choir will perform the piece “Zabur,’ which is Arabic for psalms. For more on the season, visit currentnightandday.com.

Ballet Theatre of Indiana announces third season – The Ballet Theatre of Indiana has announced its third season. Performances will include “Myths & Monsters,” prior to Halloween and “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 16-18. For more, visit btindiana.org.

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Yats Cajun Creole has a fun, crazy atmosphere for friends and family to hang out while having an affordable, nononsense, delicious lunch or dinner meal.

Customers order at the counter from the chalkboard menu, which is continually changing by the day but always reflects back to the roots of New Orleans. It’s simple and easy, just the way you like it.

Type of Food: Breakfast and lunch options.

Food recommendation: The California Dreamer Omelet, with avocado, white cheddar, sour cream, and jalapeños.

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Hearty Quinoa Salad with Grapes and White Beans Submitted content courtesy of Family Features Servings: 12 Quinoa: • 2 cups (12 ounces) quinoa • 2 cups vegetable stock • 2 cups water Lemon pepper dressing: • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar • 1/2 cup lemon juice • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 clove garlic • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Salad: • 4 cups California grapes • 2 cups Chinese pea pods, cut in 1-inch pieces • 2 cups canned small white beans, drained • 1 cup diced celery • 1/4 cup minced cilantro • 1/4 cup Anaheim peppers, chopped • 12 lettuce leaves Directions: Rinse and drain quinoa. In large saucepan, combine with broth and water.

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Where’s Amy attends premiere of ‘Attucks’ (Above) Heartland Board members Gary Cohen (Geist) and Alpha Blackburn (Indianapolis) with Heartland President Craig Prater (Indianapolis) and board member Frank Basile (Carmel). (Right) Award -winning documentary filmmaker Ted Green of Ted Green Films.

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‘Dancing’ returns Sept. 8

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Julia Lowe is enjoying her introduction to ballroom dancing for Dancing With Our Stars.

“I am loving it so Philanthropy far,” Lowe said. “I don’t think I’m the next Ginger Rogers, but we have been working very hard, and I think we will put on a good show.”

Dancing With Our Stars, presented by St.Vincent, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 8 at the 502 East Event Centre, Carmel. The fundraising event will benefit Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County.

“My dance coach, Rob Jenkins, has been very patient and has a great sense of humor,” said Lowe, a Noblesville resident. “I have such respect for the Meals on Wheels organization and the great job they do in Hamilton County that I figured if I was going to look foolish, I might as well do it for a great cause.”

Matt Carr, a lawyer/partner with Quarles & Brady LLP, focuses his legal practice almost exclusively on nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations.

“I was motivated to assist the (Meals on Wheels) in its goals and objective of obtain-

Instructor Rob Jenkins and Julia Lowe rehearse for the competition. (Submitted photo)

ing the necessary financial support to carry out its charitable purposes and mission,” said Carr, a Westfield resident.

Other dancers include Brian Myers, Carmel; Jennifer Lehmann, Noblesville; Beth Boles, Zionsville; Elliott Somers, Fishers; Ted Eads, Carmel; and Amy White, Fishers.

Individual tickets are $60 and include wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres. A table of 10 costs $750. For more, visit wedoauctions. net/dancingwithourstars. The public can make donations to vote for their favorite dancers.

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Protein packed: make Kids a better breakfast for back to school

Food safety begins at home Commentary by Joe Drozda and Bob Bley Once again it is important to make a few points about food safety. We don’t want our tailgaters to become part of the group of nearly three milliom estimated by the Mayo Clinic who fall prey to food poisoning. Some can make you sick for a long time, and others can even kill. Every year we post some simple rules that can be easily found online by typing “food poisoning” into a search engine. Here are some simplified rules we follow: • Prepare foods at home – Your kitchen tends to be a lot more sanitary than your tailgate party. Prepare as much as possible at home so that preparation at your tailgate is only grilling/cooking.

• Keep things clean – Wash hands, surfaces and utensils frequently and have hand sanitizer for all to use.

• Separate, don’t contaminate – Don’t mix uncooked foods during preparation.

Meats have contaminates that can be cooked away, but not vegetables that have come in contact with the surface used to cut meat.

• Cook all foods to the proper temperature – To kill bacteria. Meat temperature charts are available online or on our web site at http://tailgatershandbook.com/ Tailgating101/foodsafety.html.

• Keep cold foods (especially meats) cold – This means you need a separate cooler for foods and a separate one for drinks.

Here’s a great recipe for a pasta salad that all your guests will love. It is a safer recipe because you keep the food in a serving container at the bottom of your food cooler until you serve it.

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This chip dip pasta salad can be kept safe and chilled at the bottom of your cooler until you are ready to serve it. (Submitted photo)

Pasta Salad Ingredients: One package of ranch party dip (chip dip, not salad dressing), One cup of sour cream, One cup of milk, One pound of your favorite spiral pasta, Three cups assorted veggies (we like green peppers, radishes, onions, celery, red peppers, etc.), One cup of large, pitted olives, 1/4 cup crisp chopped bacon pieces Preparation: Prepare the party dip per directions with a wire whisk. Let the mixture thicken in the refrigerator.

Cook the pasta, al dente and then drain it in a colander. Using a large plastic re-sealable container, add the pasta and chopped veggies and bacon. Chill the mixture in the sealed container in the fridge. On game day, mix in the party dip and put the container into the bottom of your cooler/ice chest.

Joe Drozda is the author of “The Tailgater’s Handbook” and is considered as the “Father of American Tailgating.” His website is tailgatershandbook.com. He is a resident of Hamilton County.

Sept. 3 – The Elect Hopwood Cellars Winery – 12 E. Cedar St., Zionsville – hopwoodcellars.com Sept. 2 – Adam Moody + One Sept. 3 – Jazz Elements Trio Cobblestone Grill – 160 S. Main St., Zionsville – cobblestonegrill.com Aug. 31 – Brett Wiscons Sept. 1 – Jon England Sept. 2 – Scott & Andra Sept. 3 – Will Scott Vogue Nightclub – 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis – thevogue.com Sept. 1 – Rusted Root and The Why Store Sept. 2 – Cam’ron, DJ Indiana Jones, and DJ World Sept. 3 – Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press *Performers are scheduled, but may change.

Submitted content courtesy of Family Features Breakfast food is delicious at any time of the day, but is most beneficial when it packs a flavorful punch to help jumpstart your day.

Packed with protein, hearty, whole-grain oats and banana and topped with mounds of walnuts and sweet, delicious berries, such as strawberries, these mouth-watering pancakes will help give you the energy you need for any task at hand and keep you feeling full until lunchtime.

Protein Pancakes Instructions: • 1 1/2 cups quick oats • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder • 1 ripe mashed banana • 1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt or cottage cheese • 1/4 cup almond or skim milk • 2 egg whites • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda • Dash of cinnamon • Berries (optional) • Walnuts (optional) Directions: In blender, combine oats, protein

powder, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Blend until smooth batter forms.

Cook on griddle until golden brown.

Add mixed berries and walnuts (or other toppings) as desired.

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After solutions: The goal was to give this family a functional, lively space to play, relax, and entertain.

1. The addition of a fully functional bar with standard kitchen appliances and both drink and food prep areas made this an entertainment hub for the adults. Bar stool seating makes it easy for friends to gather in one place.

2. Barn doors were used to separate the play area from the rest of the basement. This allowed for option of dedicated spaces for adults and children, or one open space for everyone to enjoy.

3. A fireplace was added in the main lounge area of the basement. This gave the basement a calming atmosphere to relax after a long day.

4. There are two areas of this basement dedicated to media entertainment. One is at the bar and the other is in the lounge area by the fireplace.

This gives these homeowners the option of watching a football game at the bar with friends, or a movie as a family on the couch.

Before Background info: The owners of this home in Zionsville’s The Willows neighborhood were looking to remodel their basic builder-grade basement. “Basic” did not fit the life of this family , so our main goal was to give this basement some personality.

Before problems: The No. 1 issue with this basement was underutilized space. There was nothing technically wrong with the basement but the family wasn’t using it, and wasted space is a problem.

They also needed separate spaces for both the parents and children, zoning off the basement for specific functions.

Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling. You may email him at lgreene@caseindy.com. To see more before-and-after pictures of this project, visit caseindy.com/blog.

Divorce – Back To School: Controlled Expenses vs. Extraordinary Expenses In Indiana in any Dissolution of Marriage, Post-Dissolution, or Paternity action, the court will enter a child support obligation to be paid by one of the parties, (typically the noncustodial parent). The Indiana Child Support Guidelines are presumed to be applicable in every such proceeding and govern the payment and determination of child support. The Indiana Child Support Guidelines are based on the assumption the child(ren) lived in one (1) household with primary physical custody to the parent who undertakes all of the spending on behalf of the child(ren); therefore, that parent controls the children’s expenses.

the parent that does not get the parenting time credit (i.e., the “custodial parent”). If parents decide to share physical custody, one parent will be responsible to pay the controlled expenses.

What are controlled Expenses? Controlled expenses for the child(ren) are not those commonly transferred or duplicated between households.

Typically, controlled expenses are items like clothing, educational (e.g., school uniforms, books and supplies), ordinary uninsured healthcare expenses, and personal care. While there is no exhaustive list, just remember that the controlled expenses are those fixed expenses of the parent who has primary physical custody and are included in the Guideline child support schedules.

Who pays these costs? In any matter where child support is exchanged between parents, the support recipient is responsible for the child(ren)’s “controlled expenses.” For example, the custodial parent buys the backpack for the child(ren) and, as such, the noncustodial parent will not buy a separate one. Thereby, the custodial parent controls this type of expense. According to the Guidelines, the controlled expenses account for 15% of the cost of raising the child(ren). The other expenses are based on the amount of time each parent shares with the child(ren). As such, the more time both parents spend with the child(ren), the more expenses are duplicated or “shared” under the support calculation through the parenting time credit. Since controlled expenses are not shared, they will remain with

How are Extraordinary Expenses divided? When both parents agree that the child(ren) should participate in an optional activity, generally parents either split the expenses equally or pay their pro-rata share based on the income percentage calculated using the child support worksheet. If the parents are unable to reach an agreement on how to divide these expenses, the Court will generally assign responsibility for such costs by considering the following factors: the parent’s ability to pay, which parent is encouraging the activity, whether the child(ren) has/have historically participated in the activity, and the reasons a parent encourages or opposes participation in the activity.

In reality, it is not uncommon for disagreements to occur regarding controlled expenses and extraordinary expenses. If you find yourself in such a situation, you would be well advised to seek the advice of counsel to help find resolution to the issue at hand.

What are Extraordinary Expenses? When calculating child support, the Guidelines do not include components to address the child(ren)’s activities that would be considered “optional” in nature or activities not required by the child(ren)’s school. These expenses are generally related to summer camps, athletics, sports leagues, scouting, band, choir, additional tutoring, and similar expenses.

At Hollingsworth & Zivitz, P.C., our team has the experience, the understanding, and the compassion to assist with your family law needs. If you have questions or concerns regarding divorce, custody, support, or any other family law concerns contact our firm at 317.DIVORCE or visit our website at www.hzlegal.com.

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Remains of Ephesus library. (Photo by Don Knebel)

The library of Ephesus Commentary by Don Knebel Ephesus, a port on the Ionian coast, was one of the most important cities of the Roman Empire. Its beautiful library now anchors one of Turkey’s most popular travel destinations.

In the second century, Ephesus was the capital of the Roman province of Asia. In about 115 A.D., Gaius Julius Aquila, a Roman consul, began building a library in Ephesus in honor of his father, Celsus Polemeanus, the governor of the province.The building was funded by the personal fortune of either Celsus or his son. When completed, the library rivaled the more famous libraries in Alexandria and Pergamum.

The elaborate façade of the Ephesus library recalled the area behind the stage of Greek theatres, respecting Celsus’ Greek background. Four pairs of Corinthian columns flanked three doors. Windows above the doors faced the morning sun, encouraging library users to rise early. The columns on the façade’s corners were shorter than those in the center, reportedly to create the illusion of a larger

building. Niches between the columns held female statues representing wisdom, virtue, insight and knowledge, qualities associated with Celsus. Up to 12,000 scrolls were stored in niches along the interior walls, with double walls protecting the scrolls from the elements. The body of Celsus was interred in a marble sarcophagus beneath the main floor.

The interior of the library and its collection of scrolls were destroyed in 262, either during an attack by Goths or by an earthquake. In the fourth century, the building, its original façade repaired, was repurposed as a nymphaeum.

The façade was later destroyed, and the building lay in ruins until the 1970s, when the façade and portions of the interior were reconstructed from the rubble. During excavations, the tomb of Celsus was rediscovered, where his body had lain undisturbed for 18 centuries and where it still remains.

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.

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Join us for Fall Trends Forecast: New Looks From the Brands You Love at 10:30 a.m. Sept.

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Create spa bathroom – Join Randy Sorrell of Surroundings by Natureworks at 6 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd. Sorrell will guide you through the process of creating your own spa bathroom in your home. Space is limited and reservations are required.

Email concierge@indianadesigncenter.com or call 317-569-5975 to register.

Things you didn’t know you could recycle – Here are some ideas for recycling things you didn’t even realize you could.

1. Household appliances – many vendors will haul away and properly dispose of these when they deliver you a new one.

2. Optical discs such as CDs, DVDs etc. – many local Best Buys will recycle these for you.

3. Toner cartridges and printer ink – Staples will recycle these, as will many other office supply stores.

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