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Harvey phone scam – In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the phone scams have begun.

Locally, some residents have received calls from people identifying themselves as State Police representatives trying to solicit funds for Harvey victims. The Indiana State Police is not soliciting funds for the victims of Hurricane Harvey and will not contact citizens by telephone requesting funds.

Smart Steps specialist appointed – Executive Director Dr. Jack Powell announced the appointment of Michelle Linden Mates to the Smart Steps Program Specialist position at Chaucie’s Place where she will focus on development of curricula and assessment.

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Gurinder Singh Kalsa and Mayor Scott Fadness shake hands. (Submitted photo)

Khalsa named director

By Noah Alatza • news@currentinfishers.com Mayor Scott Fadness recently tapped Gurinder Singh Khalsa to lead the Fishers Town Building Corp. as board director and vice president. accomplishment Gurinder was the first American Sikh to sit on the corporation's board before being appointed to leadership roles Aug. 25.

The town building corporation’s main function is to oversee city grants, subsidies and other financial benefits directly connected to Fishers construction projects.

“Fishers is my home city and (the) Mayor of Fishers has recently acknowledged and recognized the Sikh community,” Khalsa stated in a press release sent to Current.

“It is an honor to serve this city and be (of) value.”

Khalsa is the founder and president of the Sikhs Political Action Committee. Launched in August 2016, the PAC supports state politi-

cal candidates in the Republican and Democratic parties.

Khalsa immigrated to the United States 20 years ago from Kurukshetra, India and became a citizen in 2007. Sikhs PAC donated money to 2016 gubernatorial candidates Eric Holcomb, a Republican, and Democrat John Gregg.

Along with GOP and Democratic candidates for school superintendent and attorney general, the PAC works across party lines, spokesman Ben Skirvin said.

Fadness expects Khalsa's appointment to benefit Fishers for many years to come.

"I have had the opportunity to get to know Gurinder over the last few years because of his leadership on city initiatives and volunteerism,” Fadness said. “The Town Building Corp. plays an important role in the development of Fishers, and I know Gurinder’s entrepreneurial experience and community pride will benefit our city for years to come.”

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Hamilton County cities among best places to live news@currentinfishers.com WalletHub recently released a study identifying the “2017 Best Places to Live in Indiana for Families.” Four Hamilton County cities were on the list. WalletHub compared more than 70 cities and studied 21 factors such as housing affordability, schools and family income.

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Circle of Light auditions – Auditions are now open for the 55th annual Circle of Lights festival. This year, auditioning is even easier, with all auditions taking place via online submission. Simply record a two-minute holiday-themed video and submit it via wthr.com/CircleOfLights. For those without video recordMates ing ability, attend videorecording day from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept 13 at the IndyStar Community Room 130 S. Meridian St. Submission are being accepted through Sept. 18.

Library card sign-up month – September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, an ideal time to register for a Hamilton East Public Library card. Be sure to stop by the Noblesville Library or Fishers Library anytime during the month to either register for a new library card, or renew your existing card, and receive an opportunity to enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card.

Irish dance classes – The Fishers YMCA will offer new evening classes in adult Irish dance beginning Sept. 14 at 7:50 p.m. and Sept. 15 at 6:45 p.m. Beginning and new dancers are welcome. Classes will be on Thursday and Friday evenings and dancers can take one or both classes each week. More information is available at the YMCA or the facebook page for Irish Blessings Dancers.

Women of Style show – Riverview Health Foundation and Riverview Health Auxiliary will host Women of Style Sept. 14 at Ritz Charles. Day Furs and The Secret Ingredient will showcase unique, stylish fall fashions.

Registration and shopping begins at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will begin at noon. Cost is $45 and tickets can be purchased at RiverviewHealthFoundation.com.

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Spartz to replace Kenley

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Victoria Spartz took it to the limit.

On the sixth and final ballot Sept. 6 by Republican precinct compolitics mittee members, Spartz earned the nod out of a field of seven candidates to replace District 20 State Sen. Luke Kenley for the remainder of the final three years of his term.

Spartz, a Noblesville resident, topped Megan Wiles 54-39 on the final ballot at Ivy Tech Community College’s Noblesville campus.

Kenley, who will retire Sept. 30 after 25 years, had supported Wiles, the Noblesville Common Council president. District 20 covers Hamilton County.

Spartz is the chief financial officer for Office of the Indiana Attorney General’s office and is on the 5th Congressional District Republican Central Committee.

Spartz, 38, came to the U.S. from the Ukraine 17 years ago. She previously was vice-chair of the Hamilton County Republican Party.

“First of all, when you work with people and you develop relationships, but also you

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Victoria Spartz addresses the Republican caucus after earning its vote to replace State Sen. Luke Kenley. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

deliver results,” Spartz said. “That’s something people see that you work hard and help with delivering ideas. People appreciate when you fight with them.”

Spartz said it was a very positive campaign.

“I’m really proud of all the other candidates,” Spartz said. “It was all about what can you bring to the table. When you are running for office, you have to be working with a team. Ultimately, our voters expect results.”

Hamilton County Kids Coats benefits from bank’s drive MainSource Bank employee Jake Sikora displays the donations collected by the bank.

The Indianapolis North MainSource Bank recently held a drive collecting coats, boots, hats, scarves and gloves. Items were donated to the Hamilton County Kids Coats organization, which works to meet winter needs of families in the county.

The group began in 2004 and was started by three women from Carmel United Methodist Church.

They have provided more than 1,800 coats and winter wear to families and children in the county. Cities benefitting from the organization include Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Fishers, Arcadia and Sheridan.

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Conner Prairie makes impact

By Renee Larr • news@currentinfishers.com Conner Prairie recently commissioned a study to gauge its economic impact on the local economy. The economy study, completed

by Certec Inc., found Conner Prairie infused $39.1 million into Indiana’s economy in 2016. That’s an increase of $5.9 million from 2014, the date of the last study.

“We look at these types of economical and educational impacts every couple of years so we can see what our growth is, and so we can make a case in the community of what we’re providing, both as an educational institution and a nonprofit organization,” said Norman Burns, president and CEO of Conner Prairie. “These economic indicators help with that in terms of what type of impact we have on unemployment, tax collection and hiring.”

Changes made in the last two years to programs contributed to attendance growth by families and schools.

“We had two significant changes in 2016. The opening of the treetop outpost

in July of 2016 was a huge boost to attendance and membership,” Burns said.

“Of course, that spring we also opened the re-imagined Conner House. We had record attendance for Headless Horseman in 2016. All of those are contributing factors for our growth in attendance.”

All changes are carefully considered.

“We have a strategic plan we’ve been operating under for the last several years. When we Burns revise that plan, we are looking at a new strategic plan that will start in 2019,” Burns said.

Conner Prairie employs more than 400 people and served more than 60,000 students last year.

“We have a huge educational impact, both in the classroom with student education as well as family education. We take that first and foremost with our mission to foster learning. We feel like we’re a good steward, both as an educational institution and a draw to this community,” Burns said.

For more, visit connerprairie.org.

Teacher completes German study program

By Renee Larr • news@currentinfishers.com

Holly Miller, a sixth-grade STEM teacher at Riverside Intermediate School, recently completed a two-week study stem program in Germany. Miller was one of more than 100 teachers chosen by the Transatlantic Outreach Program to visit German schools and learn STEM best practices.

“TOP is a partnership between Germany and the U.S. through the Goethe-Institut in Washington, D.C.,” Miller said. “They want to provide this immersive study of contemporary Germany specifically related to STEM and issues of sustainability.”

From July 7-22, Miller traveled to different cities in Germany meeting with students, teachers, government leaders and museum employees.

“We landed in Munich and then we went to a different city almost every other day.

In each city, we would go to schools that were strong in STEM education or had a special environmental education emphasis,” Miller said. “It was just very academic but

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fun at the same time because we got to participate with the kids in the classrooms.

There is so much that happened I couldn't wait to tell my students.”

Miller knows exactly how she will apply what she learned in her own classroom.

“My overall takeaway is the world faces lots of global challenges that require global solutions. We as teachers have to foster those skills needed to make these interconnected challenges happen,” she said. “I'm hoping to be able to move my kids to the next level of 21st century learning.”

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COMMUNITY GEIST • Road construction began in July to replace a drainage culvert on Pendleton Pike between Carroll Road and 65th Street near Lawrence. The speed limit has been dropped to 35 mph. Drivers should expect narrow lanes. Heading eastbound, the left lane will be closed, and heading westbound, the right lane will be closed.

INDOT expects the road to resume normal operations in early October.

• Between I-69 southbound and 82 Street, road crews will be constructing new traffic signals. Drivers should expect minor delays and inconsistent signal timing from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays through Oct. 2.

• On I-69 between 116th Street in Fishers and Ind. 38 in Pendleton crews are completing nighttime work as they construct a bridge. Work is expected to continue through Oct. 31.

FISHERS • Lane and shoulder restrictions along Ind. 37 will be active through September for geotechnical drilling at the 126th Street intersection. Southbound restrictions begin after 9 a.m. daily, and northbound restrictions will be completed daily before 4 p.m. One through-lane will be open at all times.

• Periodic lane restrictions will occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on 126th Street between Allisonville Road and Lantern Road as crews complete a passing blister.

• The Hamilton County Highway Dept. has closed Cyntheanne Road between 146th Street and 156th Street until Dec. 1 to replace the bridge over Keiser

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• Periodic lane restrictions will occur on 116th Street west of Allisonville Road for concrete curb and ramp repairs and resurfacing work on the roadway. Restrictions will be in place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Lane restrictions also are on 116th Street between I-69 and Cumberland Road throughout the summer in order to make improvements to 116th Street.

• The Hamilton County Highway Dept. has closed the intersection of 136th Street and Prairie Baptist Road for an intersection reconstruction.

• Lantern Road at 96th Street will be closed until mid-September while it is reconstructed for a new roundabout. All Lantern Road traffic will be detoured to Cumberland Road, north to 106th Street and then west to Lantern Road. Through-traffic on 96th Street will be shifted to the newly constructed portion of the roundabout. Businesses access remains open.

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• The Brooks School Road bridge over I-69 will be closed through August for contractors to rebuild the bridge deck. Traffic will be detoured to Promise Road via 126th and 136th streets.

CARMEL • Construction will began on a new roundabout at Fourth Street and Range Line Road Aug. 21. The project will include deconstructing the south Arts & Design District arch, which will be rebuilt and reinstalled during the anticipated 30-day closure. Alternate routes include Keystone Parkway, Fourth Avenue S.W., Main Street and 126th St. • Gray Road and 126th Street closed Aug. 21 for construction of a roundabout. The project is expected to take 60 days, weather permitting.

• City Center Drive and Guilford Road closed Sept. 5 for construction of a roundabout. The project is expected to take 45 days, weather permitting.

• River Road will be closed between 146th Street and Community Drive on or after Aug. 21 for a reconstruction project expected to last until Thanksgiving. The project will include a two-lane boulevard and a new roundabout at Cherry Creek Boulevard.

• The intersection of Towne Road and 116th Street is closed for the construction of a two-lane roundabout.

It is expected to reopen on or after Sept. 13.

• Spring Mill Road is closed south of the Main Street roundabout to 111th Street except for local traffic.

Motorists are encouraged to use Illinois Street as a detour.

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Ivy Tech partners with local schools news@currentinfishers.com Ivy Tech Community College recently partnered with local high schools to offer Career and Technical Education education Pathways to students. Schools included in the partnership are Fishers High School, Hamilton Southeastern High School, Eman School, Options Charter School-Noblesville, Options Charter School-Carmel and Westfield High School.

Students involved in the program take their high school classes in the morning and then take classes at Ivy Tech in Noblesville in the afternoon. Students can earn 12 to 13 college credLee its through the course of a year. The program is free. The Duke Energy Foundation donated $75,000 to Ivy Tech Community College for the program. The grant provides scholarships for students, books and supply costs, industry certificate assessments, career readiness activities and training for Ivy Tech and high school teachers.

“We are grateful to Duke Energy Foundation for partnering with us to support this important initiative in Hamilton County,” Kathleen Lee, chancellor of Ivy Tech Central Indiana, stated in a press release sent to Current. “This is another example of how Ivy Tech is making strategic efforts to align with the regional workforce.”

Classes began Aug. 10.

School resource officer recognized news@geistcurrent.com Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputy Jon Tindal was recently presented with the Regional Exceptional Service Award by the National Associaoutreach tion of School Resource Officers during the organization’s annual conference in Washington, D.C., this summer.

The award is a competitive process, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the school resource program and dedication to the school community.

Tindal, who serves as School Resource Officer for Hamilton Heights Middle School in Arcadia, was nominated for the Regional Exceptional Service Award by Indiana School Resource Officer Association 2nd Vice President Sgt. D.J. Schoeff of the Carmel Police Dept.

During his duties as SRO at the school, Tindal observed many of the students had little personal interaction with each other. Even during lunchtime in the cafeteria, Tindal noticed an unusually quiet atmosphere, which he attributed to students focusing almost exclusively on social media devices and cellphones.

Coordinating with school administrators, Tindal obtained permission to transform an empty storage room into what is now called the “Dawg Pound.” Several local businesses provided donations of materials and finances as Tindal and a group of volunteers cleaned, painted and furnished the room. The room transformed from an

Deputy Jon Tindal, right, received the award July 25. (Submitted photo)

unused space into a vibrant room, painted with school colors and the school mascot. At no cost to the school or taxpayers, the room now features a popcorn maker, two XBox units, a TV complete with a surround-sound system and numerous games.

The Dawg Pound is a “device-free” zone where students are not allowed to use cellphones, tablets or other similar devices. Tindal encourages students to use the games and equipment as a means for direct interaction as they engage each other in friendly competition and social situations. Students of all ages and abilities come together without exclusion as they enjoy the company of new friends and acquaintances.

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I-465, I-69 plans considered

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com INDOT’s Christopher Myers sees the mission of Clear Path 465 as perfectly clear.

“The goal of this project is to INDOT maximize safety and minimize congestion throughout the interchange,” said Myers, communications director for the Greenfield district.

INDOT held an open house for area residents, commuters and business owners Aug. 23 at Heritage Christian School.

The proposed Clear Path 465 includes added travel lanes on I-465 from the White River Bridge (approximately 2.4 miles west of I-69) to Fall Creek (approximately 2.15 miles south of 1-69) on the northeast side of Indianapolis. Portions of I-69 are set to be reconstructed between I-465 and 82nd Street to accommodate a modified I-465 and I-69 interchange configuration.

The open house was one of the first steps of the project. Its objective was to provide an opportunity for those in attendance to give input on the environmental process, discuss key issues, promote collaboration and build understanding and support through the project.

This fall the selection of a preferred

alternative is expected to be made. In the spring of 2019, INDOT will publish a draft environmental assessment and hold a public hearing. In the summer of 2019, INDOT will publish its final environmental assessment.

The project construction will begin in the spring of 2020.

Three alternative paths were displayed on the boards around the HCS gym.

“The biggest difference between the alternatives is really how we split some of the lanes and how we utilize some of the movement,” Myers said. “For example, eastbound traffic moving northbound to 69 will have a single over-ramp or under-ramp. But traffic will have to decide before it even gets to 69 whether the drivers want to get off on 82nd (Street) or not. That eliminates that weaving movement, which is great for safety and speed. But what we don’t know yet is how people will get to 82nd, so that is where the alternates come in.”

Between 2011 and 2013, there were more than 1,000 crashes in the project area.

According to INDOT, contributing factors include congestion, excessive delays and inadequate weaving distances.

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The official start of fall is just around the corner, and Hamilton County is bursting with opportunihamilton county ties to enjoy all the season has to offer. Here are but a few.

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

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

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

Mr. Muffin’s Trains Get your choo choo on at Mr. Muffin’s Trains, now in downtown Atlanta. On Saturdays, the shop displays and runs model

locomotives for visitors to view. You’ll be amazed at the displays of the tiny towns, stores and landscapes. While you’re there, enjoy a homemade muffin.

Potter’s Bridge Festival Potter’s Bridge is the only remaining covered bridge in the county, stretching over the White River. It rests on 66 acres next to Potter’s Bridge Park. On Sept. 30, the park will transform into a festival with art and craft booths, live music, food and activities for kids. If you can’t make the festival, the park and historic icon are a must-see in the fall.

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

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Scheduled for 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 22 at Conner Prairie, the event will focus on overcoming development obstacles in the suburbs. Tickets are $65, which includes breakfast and lunch. Registration is open through Sept. 13. Reserve your seat at bit.ly/ SuburbanSolutions17.

Stewards of Children – Parents and adults who work with children can learn how to prevent child sexual abuse by registering for Stewards of Children. This program teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react to child sexual abuse. Chaucie’s Place is offering this program from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Chaucie’s Place, 4607 E. 106th St., Carmel. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. For more information visit chauciesplace.org.

Families symposium – The 2017 Status of Indiana Families symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Ivy Tech, 2820 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Discussions will provide insight into critical issues facing families from infants and children to the aging and elderly. Cost is $50 and includes lunch. Register at tfaforms. com/4629075.

Native tree sale – The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its annual fall native tree sale. Thirty-five varieties of native trees and shrubs are available. All offerings are $26 each and will arrive in 3-gallon containers and be approximately 3- to 5-feet tall at delivery.

Pre-orders are required and are due Sept.

28. Trees can be picked up from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds llama barn. Order forms and online ordering are available at hamiltonswcd.org.

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Geist resident Amber Best talks about two decades of volunteer experiences

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com For more than two decades, Geist-area resident Amber Best has been making an impact with her volunteer work cover story with Operation Christmas Child and its parent organization, Samaritan’s Purse.

The OCC is widely known for its shoebox projects, where groups from many different nations pack shoeboxes full of items for needy kids in countries all around the world.

“I’ve been packing and collecting shoeboxes since 1996,” Best said. “My husband Rich and I have just really enjoyed getting to share that ministry with our kids and to teach them to give back, even at a very young age. We would shop for shoebox items together. First Rich and I did it, and then we did it as a family. They were able to see what we were doing together to help children around the world, and I love that.”

Best has been married to her husband Richard for 32 years. Together, they have two children, Logan, 20, and Lorian, 18.

Today, Best serves as an area coordinator for OCC, a two-year, volunteer position. Having recently visited Rwanda, Best said she is excited to help welcome someone who has been on the receiving end of a shoebox.

The speaker will address congregations of both the 9:15 and 11 a.m. services at Chapel Rock Christian Church, 2020 N. Girls School Rd., Indianapolis, on Sept. 17.

OCC serves approximately 120 countries, and because of its widespread collection and distribution, OCC isn’t limited to Christmastime.

“It’s a year-round organization,” Best said.

“We deliver shoeboxes starting right before Christmas, all through August of the following year.”

Best said it takes a significant amount of time for boxes to be inspected at processing centers, then shipped around the world.

Boxes contain a wide variety of items, split

up by age groups and gender.

“Some of the first things we ask for are school supplies, because many times the supplies that are put in their boxes give them the opportunity to go to school,” Best said. “Those items can be very expensive in their country.

We’ve heard stories of students tying the pencils to their belt loop so they don’t lose them.

It’s just amazing how they will utilize everything that’s been given to them.”

Best said OCC also asks for what they term a “wow item,” such as a toy.

“One of the greatest things to put in is a soccer ball, which seems to be the universal toy for both girls and boys,” Best said. “You take all the air out of it, put rubberbands around it, and then you put in one of those little hand (air) pumps. The neat thing about a soccer ball, or a baseball and glove, is it creates community.

They can share.”

Best said some people make items, like knitted hats, sewn bags, fishing and sewing kits, wooden toys and more. Other items include hygiene items like soap, washcloths, toothbrushes, etc.

“I have personally heard young men and women pull out a bar of soap or a toothbrush and just be so excited because they happen to be in an orphanage, and it meant they didn’t have to share,” Best said.

Best said there are several things that aren’t allowed in the shoeboxes due to shipping or customs issues, such as liquids or anything that could potentially spill or melt and ruin the shoebox, like food, candy, gum, toothpaste, ointments, nail polish, etc.

Indiana is part of OCC’s Great Lakes region, which also includes Ohio, Michigan and West Virginia.

“Our regional goal for Operation Christmas Child is 1 million shoeboxes,” Best said. “We work year-round to grow this ministry.”

Anyone interested in volunteering or learning more should visit samaritanspurse.org.

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Amber Best, pictured front, fifth from right, traveled earlier this year to Rwanda with a team of approximately 80 Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child volunteers. (Submitted photos)

A Rwandan girl holds her Operation Christmas Child box.

Rwandan boys open their Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to show Hot Wheels cars.

A Rwandan girl shows the contents of her shoebox.

VISITING RWANDA Earlier this year, Amber Best traveled to Kigali, Rwanda’s capitol, to personally deliver shoeboxes to children.

From May 18 to 25, Best traveled with a team of approximately 80 fellow volunteers from across the United States.

“It gave us an opportunity to see firsthand the ministry in Rwanda, how it’s organized, our volunteers and staff. It was just a great opportunity for us to see the other side of the box,” Best said. “We had several

different distributions (during that trip), some at churches, and one at a school. It was an amazing experience to be able to actually hand a child their shoebox and then be part of helping them to open it, see what was in it and talk with them and share with them.”

While there, Best also stayed in the Hôtel des Mille Collines, famous for its safeguarding of more than 1,200 Rwandans during the nation's 1994 genocide, inspiring the 2004 film “Hotel Rwanda.”

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BY THE NUMBERS 11 – Number of nations shoeboxes are collected from (U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Spain, Austria, Finland and Japan) 135M – Shoeboxes given worldwide since OCC’s inception 2M – Shoeboxes that will be collected in Indiana this year 120 – Countries that receive shoeboxes each year.

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Shedding no tears

Commentary by Terry Anker

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

She stood at the antique podium, awaiting the assembled audience to finish the requisite applause that welcomed her to speak. She stood, as if humbled by the recognition of the one who’d introduced her.

She stood, a Gold Star Mom, whose only son was killed in action while serving our nation.

“I’m inspired by you,” she said. “I’m honored by you, and honored by the fact that you’re providing education.” She didn’t mention the stunning and unimaginable suffering inure to her loss. Instead she talked of the happiness in knowing that her son was contributing to the schooling of the children of U.S. Marines killed in action.

When asked, Ron Overton, a longtime supporter, likewise deflected his own service (his father a World War II Army veteran, Ron a retired Marine, and two sons on active duty), instead saying, “You hear all the time about sacrifices of time, or money.

But how can it compare to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice? And the sacrifice made by the families of those lost?”

Founded in Indiana by Shirley Slaugh and her late husband, Capt. Larry Slaugh, in 1995, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation has honored scores of young men and women by supporting the education of their children or those of others killed or wounded in action.

On Sept. 14, the group holds its biggest fundraiser, a golf outing. Reach out to Sean Dixon at mcsf.org/indy or indygolf@mcsf. org or call 317-340-8868 if you can help.

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College update: I have not shed a single, pathetic tear since we dumped our oldest at a non-air conditioned humor dorm to begin his freshman year of college. Except for my embarrassing, periodic weeping during “This is Us” episodes and a slight catch in my throat when Theon had a Shawshank moment in the “GOT” season finale, I have been 100 percent emotion-free this past month. And no, it’s not because I’m a soulless, day-walkin’ ginger. It’s because Doo and I did a pretty good job of raising our son, and it was high-time Geoffrey got the heck out of Dodge, i.e., “Our House.”

Granted, I did text G quite frequently the first few days, but I never actually called.

And admittedly, I do think of him often, but usually in the context of “I wish I had Geoffrey here to drive Maddie to dance” or “His room has never been this clean!” But I haven’t yet succumbed to the memories of him as an adorable baby or a precocious toddler or even as a bratty teen. If anything, G’s absence has given me more time to focus on our remaining three, who are quite busy having memorable moments of their own.

Besides, since he’s been on his own, Geoffrey has successfully weathered a weekend illness, an outdated insurance card, a room violation and a food market that apparently sells only Vegan bread.

He’s attending classes (I think), doing laundry (I hope) and even organizing his own ride home for a family reunion (though he booked the wrong bus company).

Yep, our son is doing fine, and so am I. Just not while watching TV. Peace out.

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Southwest is a different airline Commentary by Melkote Ramaswamy

Through the years, while so many airlines have either merged or disappeared from the horizon, Southwest has not only been a survivor in the fierce airline industry, it has expanded and flourished in a systematic way and maintained its identity.

Our most recent favorite airline was Northwest. But after it went off the landscape, we have used several airlines with varying degrees of satisfaction.

Because we were very keen on non-stop service, we chose to fly Southwest for a trip to San Diego. Our last trip on Southwest was nearly 15 years ago. Our present experience brought home to us the secret of their success.

This is how the system works: All planes in the entire fleet are Boeing 737s. Pilots need to be trained on just one type of aircraft permitting smooth switching between planes.

The entire plane is economy class – no business or first class. Each plane has 25 rows of six seats for a capacity of 150. You are allowed to check in two bags free of charge in addition to one carry-on bag.

The boarding system is unique – starts with online check-in opening 24 hours before plane’s departure time – not a minute sooner! Passengers are assigned a number with A, B or C – A first to board, B next and C last. When they

are called to board, passengers pick any seat they want. There is early boarding for wheelchair passengers and those traveling with little kids and people eligible for priority boarding.

People seem to follow the system faithfully. There is hardly any confusion or chaos.

The entire boarding process is completed in an orderly fashion in approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

Onboard service is quite impressive.

Passengers are given a choice of snacks.

The flight attendants bring them in an open tray and passengers pick what they want, multiple choices not discouraged. Orders are taken for complementary beverages. No trolley is used to serve the beverages, which are hand-carried in trays and delivered. This keeps the passageway accessible to passengers at all times.

The only limitation I found was that there is just one lavatory in the front and one in the back, causing a line buildup in the back of the plane.

We found great punctuality in takeoff and landing.

We are indeed looking forward to our next trip on Southwest.

Melkote Ramaswamy, a Westfield resident, is a physicist, writer, speaker and author of “An Immigrant celebrates America” (University of Indianapolis Press, 2007).

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Knee-jerk reaction to pain Commentary by Dick Wolfsie “It really hurts,” I said to my wife as my knee buckled under me.

“Good,” Mary Ellen said. humor That’s not the kind of support you expect from your spouse. It’s bad enough I have virtually no support from my knee, which is why I’m getting a new one next week. Unlike a heart or kidney, you do not get someone else’s knee: It pretty much comes in a box like a pair of shoes from Amazon Prime.

You just have to pray it’s going to fit. And there’s a lousy return policy.

Why my wife’s apparent lack of sympathy? When I have a couple of pain-free days, I question having this operation. This drives Mary Ellen nuts. When we go on vacation, my wife wants to hike all morning and shop all afternoon, and I usually hurt too much to tag along. To end this agony, I’ll need a new knee. To avoid going shopping, I’ll need a new excuse.

I have never spent a night in a hospital in my life, and I’m afraid I will get very antsy and impatient until I get to go home. I’ve stopped going to the Minute Clinic at CVS. It once took them twice as long to treat me

as the name suggests.

Jennifer went over guidelines to follow prior to surgery. I have trouble concentrating, but I remembered her saying no alcohol four hours prior to surgery. I love beer, but that seemed manageable. My wife claimed she said four weeks. Mary Ellen’s a better listener, and that’s why I wanted her with me through the entire orientation.

When I went in for my EKG, the nurse told Mary Ellen she need not accompany me, “unless you’d get a kick out of watching me rip the adhesive pads off your husband’s hairy chest.”

The last stop that day was the hospitalist, the physician who assesses your medications to avoid any complications with the anesthesia. The nurse referred to him as “our very own medicine man,” which made me so nervous my knees started to shake.

That made my bad knee throb—which is why when we left the hospital, Mary Ellen was feeling pretty good about everything.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Free seminars for seniors – CarDon & Associates is partnering with Indy Mature Living to help educate Indianapolisarea seniors about issues related to home ownership and post-retirement downsizing. The free seminars will highlight senior living options for those over the age of 55, downsizing and other educational topics. Upcoming topics include: Downsizing – Senior Panelists, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at Aspen Trace, 3154 S. SR 135, Greenwood. Reservations can be made by phone or email at 317-6002056 or straighttalk@cardon.us.

Arts and education grants available – The Telamon Foundation, the charitable arm of Telamon Corp., has announced that its grant application for 2017 is now available. This marks the Telamon Foundation’s fourth annual round of grants that focus primarily on the Foundation’s pillars of arts and education. The application for 2017 can now be found at telamon.com/telamon-foundation/. Applications are due Sept. 15. Any questions can be directed to foundation@telamon. com.

Networking for small business – The Small Business Owner Program Series presents Networking 101 at 6 p.m. Sept. 18 in the program room of the Carmel Clay Public Library. Learn the basics of networking at any event.

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Deb Knapp, clinical education supervisor for the Indiana Parkinson Foundation, helps Tom Grabill with exercises at the Noblesville CLIMB location. (Photo by Larry Gindhart Photography)

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By Desiree Williams • news@currentinfishers.com Tom Grabill was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2008 and has fought the symptoms ever since. After event participating in a trial therapy program through the University of Indianapolis, Grabill joined the CLIMB exercise program approximately five years ago.

Parkinson’s disease causes patients to lose motor control due to the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain. The CLIMB therapy program works to ease those symptoms. A program developed by the Indiana Parkinson Foundation in 2011, CLIMB provides exercise classes that focus on stretching, muscle re-education, balance, coordination and cardiovascular health. The program also offers a support system for members.

“It really helps reinforce and encourage people to continue to work at it and exercise and to use what we have,” Grabill said.

To raise funds for the CLIMB program and support Hoosiers with Parkinson’s, the Indiana Parkinson Foundation will host the fifth

annual Choose to Move 5K run at 9:30 a.m.

Sept. 16 at Witten Park, 13256 Saxony Blvd.

Check-in begins at 7:45 a.m. The 5K will be timed, and the winner will get a $250 cash prize and a gold Chairman’s Cup. The runner-up will receive a $50 gift certificate.

After the run, there will be a kid’s zone and health fair.

Those interested can register online individually or join a team to support one of the eight CLIMB locations throughout the state.

Tickets are $40 for the run and $35 for the 1-mile walk.

“What that means is that we’ll have the resources to continue to keep the gym open and for people to interact and to continue to fight against the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease that everybody sees,” Grabill said.

Grabill exercises at the Noblesville CLIMB location six times per week with his trainer, Kim Williams. He is assessed every six months to create an updated individual program.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Nickel Plate Arts has found a way to celebrate itself and others along the way.

“We’ve made a tradition of having some sort of birthday party for ourselves each September,” NPA Director Aili McGill said. “We had a block party for a couple of years. We created a speakeasy one year.

Last year, we decided to start recognizing leadership in the arts community among artists and art patrons by starting the Nickel Plate Arts Awards.

We did that thinking ahead to our fifth anniversary, knowing that should be kind of a big deal for us. We wanted to test it last year, and it went really well.”

The fifth anniversary celebration is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 16.

“We going to build on that and are working to make it bigger and better than before,” McGill said.

A new award presented this year will be for Arts Entrepreneur of the Year.

“It’s for someone who has found a way to make a thriving business out of their artistic skills in one way or another that is a little different than just selling art or music,” McGill said.

McGill said local artists created the trophies for the event last year and that the awards ceremony will be the entertainment during dinner.

“We’ll be featuring 12 showcase artists,” she said.

“They’ll be invited to decorate our campus with their artwork as a look back at our fifth year.”

There will be two music groups performing at the same time on either side of the campus. They are jazz guitarist Steve Newby and Resonate 150, a Fortville-based group featuring marimba player Sarah Haag and husband Doug, who plays the drums.

Sarah also plays bass guitar.

Sue Payne will create interactive activities involving weaving.

“Our theme is we weave together through the fabric of the community, and we are looking for everyone to share their thread with us,” McGill said.

“We know there will be plenty of other surprises for people of the evening for people that attend.”

McGill said there might be a raffle and some form of door prize giveaway throughout the evening.

“One of the big things is we want people to learn how much talent there is here in this community,” she said.

For more, visit nickelplatearts.org.

Alaina Shonkwiler accepts the emerging patron of the year award at last year’s event. (Submitted photos)

ATTEND THE EVENT • When: 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 16.

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PorchFest set for Sept. 17 editorial@youarecurrent.com The fourth annual Carmel PorchFest, presented by Huntington Bank, is set from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17 from the Carmel Arts & Design District to the Monon Trail to Range Line Road. Admission is free. The final performances start at 4:45 p.m.

There will be a variety of musical acts.

All participants, including the bands, homeowners and organizers, are volunteers from Carmel and surrounding areas.

The first PorchFest was held in Ithaca, N.Y., in 2007 and has spread to cities across the U.S. and Canada.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said PorchFest has been a great addition to the city’s active events schedule.

“It highlights other lesser-known streets in the district to show the great uptown neighborhood that comprises the Arts & Design District,” Brainard stated.

For more, visit carmelporchfest.com.

Westfield — Mesa Rain will perform at 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at Urban Vines, 303 E. 161st St. Carmel — Artists will be stationed around the Arts & Design District for Carmel on Canvas, a plein air event Sept. 15 to 17. For more, visit carmelartsanddesign.com.

Noblesville — The Indiana Transportation Museum in Forest Park will offer free tours of its 1898 Florida East Coast Railroad No. 90 train from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 16 in conjunction with the Noblesville Preservation Alliance’s Historic Homes Tour. For more, visit itm.org.

Fishers — Paul Luttrull’s Sax and Upright Bass duo will perform Wednesdays in September at LouVino, 8626 E. 116th St. Zionsville – The seventh annual Miss Fall Festival Outstanding Teen Pageant will be at 3 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Whitestown Municipal Complex, 6210 Veterans Drive, Whitestown. The winner will compete in the Miss Indiana Outstanding Teen Pageant in June 2018.

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Art on Main to open

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Five women artists have joined forces to create Carmel’s newest art gallery.

The five board members, gallery who serve as co-owners, are Kim Greene, Marie Reamer, Nancy Keating, Deb Slack and Anna Afshar.

All are Carmel residents, except Afshar, who lives in Fishers.

“We’ll have up to 15 artists exhibiting here,” Greene said. “We’re very excited to be part of the Carmel Arts (and Design) District. We knew the district is ready for something different, and we’re excited to bring that.”

The gallery is in the spot at 111 Main St. where ArtSplash Gallery formerly was based. Greene said the owner retired and moved to Florida.

The group has changed the name to Art on Main Gallery & Gifts, and the women worked together to paint and design the space. The gallery, which recently opened, will have a grand opening at 6 p.m. Sept. 16.

“We are going to be offering a lot of classes, and other galleries do not,” Greene said.

Keating said the gallery’s motto is engage, inspire and instruct.

From left, Kim Greene, Nancy Keating and Anna Afshar paint as they prepare Art on Main for its grand opening. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

Keating and Reamer are Indiana Artisans, which are Hoosiers recognized for careful attention to detailed knowledge of a craft and an entrepreneurial spirit. Two other Indiana Artisans, Peter Falk and Lynne Medsker, will have their work on display at the gallery.

“Case Design Remodeling (owned by Greene’s husband, Larry) donated by removing a wall. My husband (Russ Barton) is buying us a computer,” Reamer said. “Everybody has all pitched in with time and labor.”

Artist Carol Wagner and her husband, Tim, donated $1,000 to help with the start-up.

For more, visit carmelartonmain.com.

Raben returns to ATI

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Actors Theatre of Indiana co-founder Don Farrell has been hoping to get Larry Raben to come home for performance some time.

“The resume and credentials he has and what he has accomplished in the professional world and in the Broadway world is real astounding,” Farrell said. “We’re happy to have him at ATI making his debut as a director with us. I’ve been trying to get him here for awhile but it hasn’t worked out because he’s been so busy. It’s worked out because he still has family and friends in the area.”

Actors Theatre of Indiana will present “La Cage Aux Folles” from Sept. 15 to Oct. 1 at the 200-seat Studio Theater in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The play has mature content and parental guidance is suggested.

The story, based on a play by Jean Poiret and a book by Harvey Fierstein, revolves around a gay couple, Georges and Albin, who run a drag night club in St. Tropez, where Albin is the star performer, Zaza.

Farrell plays the role of Albin.

Don Farrell (left) performs with Bill Book in ATI production of “La Cage Aux Folles.” (Photo provided

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Raben, a 1981 Carmel High School graduate who is based in Los Angeles, directed Farrell in “Forever Plaid” at Beef & Boards in 1996.

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“La Cage Aux Folles” Where: Studio Theater, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel.

When: Sept. 15 to Oct. 1. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2 p.m Sunday.

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Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is transported to New York City as two young idealistic lovers struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice

7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 and 16, and 2 p.m., Sept.

17 (continues through Oct. 1)

Cost: $42.50-$67.50 (includes buffet dinner)

With music and lyrics by the legendary Jerry Herman and book

by Harvey Fierstein, this six-time Tony Award winner focuses on the outrageous tale of a family of cabaret performers as the Riviera’s most delicious drag nightclub bursts to life.

7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, 21 and 22; 6:30 p.m., Sept. 20, 1 and 5 p.m., Sept. 23; and 2 p.m., Sept. 24.

In this Tony Award–winning stage version of the bestselling novel, a teenage math savant investigates a puzzling neighborhood occurrence and begins an extraordinary journey that takes him places he has never been, and you have never imagined.

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SUBMIT YOUR EVENT NEWS – If you represent a local arts organization — performance, visual, literary or otherwise — and have an event schedule that you believe should be shared, please send it to zach.dunkin@youarecurrent.com.

The season: “Greater Tuna,” Dec. 28-Jan. 28; “Mama Mia” (new), Feb. 1-April 8; “Singin’ in the Rain,” April 12-May 26; “Annie,” May 31-July 15; “Million Dollar Quartet” (new), July 29-Aug. 26; “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” Aug. 30-Oct. 7; “Man of La Mancha” (new), Oct.11-Nov. 18; and “Elf, The Musical,” Nov. 23-Dec. 31.

ABBA and rock ‘n roll! The B&B announced its 45th season with a lineup of four new shows, including five-time Tonynominated “Mamma Mia,” plus “Million Dollar Quartet, the night Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis met at Sun Records studio.

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Learn about the Electric Slide, the Moonwalk, the Robot and other moves from the era of Big Hair when the Dance Discovery series kicks off its recently announced season with the first of five fun instructional sessions exploring dance.

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“Putting It Together,” Civic Theatre, The Tarkington, Center for the Performing Arts

5:30 hors d’euvres cash bar and silent auction; 7 p.m., sneak preview of “Annie.” Oct. 12

Civic announces a casual, come-as-you-are fundraiser to see and experience what it takes to put on a production - from costumes and sets to the transformation from actor to character, printed programs, live stage manager calls, and more. See “Annie” through the eyes of the actors and crew.

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“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” The Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis

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Commentary by Mark Johnson Where to go: Courtney’s Kitchen Where it is: 654 Logan St. When it’s open: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday.

Mark’s take: “Simple Sustenance” is what Courtney’s Kitchen promises. Family owned and operated, Courtney’s offers hearty dining in a cozy, old-fashioned setting. Courtney’s is a great dining experience for anyone who appreciates good ol’ home cooking.

What to get: Visit on Thursday for the Lasagna Daily Special, or try a Legion Burger, available anytime.

What’s the cost: Entrees run $6.75 to $10.95 Want to know more: courtneykitchen.com or call 317-7732234. You can also like Courtney’s Kitchen on Facebook.

Behind bars: Strawberry Basil Lemonade

Get it at Four Day Ray, Fishers Ingredients: 2 oz. of Tito’s Vodka, 1.5 oz. strawberry puree, 1/2 lemon squeezed, 6 basil leaves chopped fine, 4 oz. lemonade Directions: Fill a shaker tin with ice and all of the ingredients.

Shake vigorously, until ingredients are blended well. Rim a pint glass with sugar and pour contents of shaker into glass. Garnish with a whole strawberry on the rim.

Early morning fun Commentary by Joe Drozda and Bob Bley Games for college and professional football used to always start at 1 or 2 p.m. local time. Today, however, some games in the Central, Mountain and Pacific time zones start at 11 a.m., and the Eastern Time zone games often start at noon. So now serious tailgate hosts have to consider preparing a breakfast for their tailgaters. These days, with the craft beer boom, it’s time to think of serving something that really pleases those beer aficionados.

Beer Pancakes Ingredients: 2 cups pancake mix, 2 bottles of beer, buttery spray, one pint of sour cream, butter Preparation: In a large plastic bottle, funnel in 2 cups of mix and then add 1 1/2 bottles of beer. Mix ingredients together with a wooden spoon handle or other rod until smooth. The night before, make one pancake like a crepe by rocking, in a nonstick pan, to keep it thin. Then decide if you need a little more beer. Drink the remainder

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of the beer as a reward.

On game day, set up your tailgate with a griddle on your stove or grill. Cook one side until it bubbles, then flip and cook till done.

Plate the cakes with a large serving of butter and a scoop of sour cream. Serve with beer or coffee.

Joe Drozda writes about sports and food. You may contact him at drozda@tailgatershandbook. com or visit www.tailgatershandbook.com.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Open concept for entertainment Commentary by Larry Greene

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Background Info: This 1980s home, in the Queens Manor subdivision in Carmel, was in need of some modernization. The original kitchen and living area were confined and didn’t allow much space to entertain guests.

Before problems: The original kitchen and living spaces were divided by a wall. Bulky built-in shelving crowded the space, making it feel small. Inconsistent flooring and ceiling treatments created a choppy look throughout the lower level. The lighting plan in the kitchen and living areas was insufficient for daily use.

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The owners’ goal was to update their kitchen and living spaces by creating an open concept. Their new space appears much larger and is great for entertaining guest.

1. The biggest transformation came from removing the wall between the kitchen and living room and replacing it with bar seating for a casual dining area.

2. The next significant change was removing the original built-ins and replacing them with modern cabinetry for more efficient storage.

3. Additional changes included removing the bulkheads in the kitchen and adding a coffered ceiling throughout the lower level of the home, creating a cohesive space.

4. There was a major transformation in light, which was a result of a new lighting plan throughout, in addition to removing the walls that blocked natural light.

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Space wars: How many Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt How many spaces should go after a period: one or two? Let’s talk about typewriters. grammar guy A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, people learned to type on manual typewriters. If this describes you, you likely learned to add two spaces after a period. That’s because manual typewriters used monospaced type, in which each character takes up the same amount of horizontal space.

Adding two spaces after a period allowed for better readability.

Most fonts on computers utilize what’s called proportional type. This means skinny letters like “i” and “l” are closer to each other, as opposed to wider letters like “w” and “m”. So, unless you’re a hipster who is using a typewriter in a public place, use one space after the end of a sentence.

Does it matter? Great question. If the argument for double spacing is readability, then in the case of our modern computer fonts, which use proportional spacing, you do not need two spaces. If you use two spaces, you might be giving the impression that technology warped off into hyper-

speed while you missed the ship because you stayed to hear the end of the cantina band’s interstellar set.

Back in high school I chose Courier New (a monospaced font) to type papers in my English class. This took a 3 ½-page paper (on a book I skimmed, at best) in Times New Roman or Arial (which are proportional fonts) and stretched into a 5-pager. I’m sure my English teacher rolled her eyes when she saw all the extra space. However, it did allow her extra room to write things like “next time, try harder” and “disappointing!” in the margins.

If you instinctively tap the space bar twice after the end of a sentence, you have two options: Either employ the find-andreplace feature in your word processing software to replace all instances of two spaces with one space, or train yourself to slice your spaces in half with your glowing laser sword like the galaxy depends on it.

May the space be with you.

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

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Budapest’s dueling memorials Commentary by Don Knebel

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Americans strolling through Budapest are often surprised to encounter a bronze likeness of Ronald Reagan travel near Hungary’s magnificent Parliament Building. They are even more surprised that he is striding toward a memorial honoring the Soviet Red Army. There is a story here.

In early 1945, Hungary, aligned with Germany during World War II, surrendered to Russian troops and came under the control of the Soviet Union. The Soviets removed statues from Freedom Square, an area southeast of the Parliament Building, and erected a large stone obelisk in the center of the square celebrating the “liberation” of Hungary by the Red Army. Many in Budapest did not see the Red Army as liberators, especially after that army put down an anti-Soviet uprising in 1956.

After the break-up of the Soviet Union, Budapest residents wanted to remove the Red Army memorial, but a treaty guaranteed its continued presence. So they decided to dilute the memorial’s significance

with a memorial of their own. In 1996, with funding from a local real estate developer, residents erected a statue of Imre Nagy, a hero of the 1956 uprising, between the Red Army memorial and the Parliament Building.

Nagy is standing on a bridge, with his back to the memorial and his face toward Parliament, a symbol of Hungarian independence.

In 2010, nationalist politicians demanded the removal of the memorial to the Red Army. Fears of Russian reprisals led to another memorial. In 2011, a 7-foot statue of Ronald Reagan, who had not been in Budapest during his presidency, was erected between the Red Army memorial and the Parliament Building to recognize President Reagan’s contributions to the collapse of the Soviet Union. A vigorous-looking president stares right through the Red Army memorial toward the United States Embassy on the other side.

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.

Dispatches Fix stripped screws – A stripped screw can turn a 10-minute fix into a two-hour nightmare. One of the best investments a DIYer can make is a screw extraction kit.

It comes with three different size bits and costs about $20. One side of the extractor bit reams a hole into the screw, and the other side has reverse threads that dig into the screw as you turn it out.

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Description: Prevail, Inc. provides crisis intervention and restorative support services for adult, adolescent and child survivors of crime and abuse to residents of Hamilton and surrounding counties. Prevail is seeking a full-time Youth Advocate responsible for crisis response, prevention and intervention services for youth victims of crime, family violence and sexual assault. Services include individual and group facilitation for child survivors (ages 5-13) of family violence and sexual assault.

Duties: Provide intervention and follow-up services to clients as needed, which may include (but are not limited to): intake assessment, community referrals and resources, court advocacy, assistance in filing protective orders, completing safety and action plans, and inter/intra-agency networking and advocacy on behalf of the victim.

Facilitate at least two support groups for children (ages 5-13), which may include primary and secondary victims of family violence, as well as a family group. Provide individual services on an as needed basis.

Maintain and update group curriculum, identifying resources, materials, speakers, etc.

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Complete 24-hour on-call crisis line shifts and provide coverage to the Child Advocacy Center.

Collaborate with Prevail staff, other agencies, groups, organizations, and individuals to identify and develop prevention/intervention services for victims of crime and other populations within the community.

Qualifications: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field; or a combination of experience, education and/or training.

Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development. Salary commensurate with education and experience (starting salary - $16/hour).

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