August 14, 2018 — Noblesville

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Eagle Scout is awarded for building community path for those with physical disabilities / P10

Residential Customer Local

Marching Millers win band day / P2

Beaver Materials gets naming rights at NHS / P4

HCLA announces 2019 class / P7

ECRWSS

Indianapolis, IN Permit No. 1525 U.S. Postage Paid Presorted Standard

2

August 14, 2018

COMMUNITY

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

Contact the Editor

Have a news tip? Want to submit a calendar event? Have a photograph to share? Contact Managing Editor Sadie Hunter at Sadie@ youarecurrent.com or call 317.489.4444 ext.

805. You may also submit information on our website, currentnoblesville.com.

Remember our news deadline is typically eight days prior to publication.

PuccinisSmilingTeeth.com

Back to school & no time?

Think Carryout!

Want to advertise?

Current in Noblesville reaches virtually 100 percent of the households in 46060 and 46062 by U.S. Postal Service every Tuesday. For more on reaching this audience, call Terry Whitesell at 317.439.1628 or email him at twhitesell@youarecurrent.com.

Join our community

www.facebook.com/currentnoblesville www.twitter.com/CI_Noblesville

For the second consecutive year, the Marching Millers earned first place at the Indiana State Fair Band Day. (Submitted photos)

From left, Lauren Cupp, Grace Wiles, Trevor Zavac and Lilly Jo Wasemann.

Marching Millers take 1st at State Fair Band Day

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com For the second straight year, the Noblesville Marching Millers earned first place against 43 other marching bands from across the state during the Aug. 4 Indiana State Fair

Band Day. The Millers all but swept in their first performance of their annual show, “Beowulf,” where they also earned first place and won awards for best music, best visual, best general effect and best auxiliary.

Their final evening performance scored a record-setting 93.35.

A week prior, the Marching Millers earned first place against 22 other bands at the July 28 Black and Gold Invitational at Noblesville High School.

Parks, schools expand partnership for elementary news@currentnoblesville.com

On the cover

Zack Reising pauses next to the trailhead of the Bethel Peace Trail.

(Photo by Sadie Hunter) Founded Sept. 15, 2009, at Noblesville, IN Vol. IX, No. 48 Copyright 2018.

Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved.

30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444 info@youarecurrent.com The views of the columnists in Current in Noblesville are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.

Noblesville Parks and Recreation and Noblesville Schools’ Miller Explorers beforeand afterEDUCATION school program are expanding its partnership to bring park programming and activities to students enrolled in all Noblesville elementary schools.

Haberlin-Medaris The partnership provides after-school programs and creates opportunities for families to take advantage of the parks’ educational programs without extending extracurricular activities further into their evening schedules.

“We know that quality time for families is important for working parents, especially in the evenings after getting home from school and work that make it hard to participate in other activities in the community,” Recreation

Director Nichole Haberlin-Medaris said. “We are excited to bring the parks department to the kids so they can have a variety of programs right there at the school, in one location.”

Staff from the parks department will rotate into all seven of the district’s elementary schools to lead programs and activities for students after school. Each 45-minute class takes place at the school once a week Cooke for three weeks.

The program began Aug. 6 at Noble Crossing, Hinkle Creek and Hazel Dell. In September, staff will go to White River, North, Promise Road and Stony Creek schools.

Classes are from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. and 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. Parks staff will supervise students enrolled in classes between school dismissal and the start of activities at 3:45 p.m. Students participating in the second time slot must be enrolled in Miller Explorers or

returned to the school by a guardian.

Classes includes ubjects such as science, art, nature and other educational courses designed for elementary students. Cost is $30 for students and $20 for Miller Explorers participants.

“We are pleased to partner with the parks department to offer families additional choices for after-school programming,” said Marnie Cooke, director of marketing and communications for Noblesville Schools. “It’s a great option for Miller Explorer participants and all of our elementary students.”

The programs and classes available include Lego League, Messy Discovery, Refreshing Nature, Express Yourself and Breakdancing.

Online class registration is open for all Miller Explorer students. To register, visit noblesvilleparks.org, select the “Online Registration” green diamond, enter “Explore” in the search window, search for your school location and select the class(es) for additional information or to register.

August 14, 2018

DISPATCHES

COMMUNITY Clarification — An article about the Noblesville Schools referendum in the Aug. 7 edition of Current in Noblesville was not clear about a calculation of dollar amount increase.

A median Noblesville home is valued at approximately $206,000, which would mean a household with that home value would pay approximately $15 more per month than they are now if the referendum is passed Nov. 7. That figure takes into account property tax deductions and is based on the net assessed value of a property.

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

New NHS track and field coach named — Noblesville Schools announced Aug 3. that Noblesville High School English teacher Bill Kenley has been named the head boys track and field coach at NHS. Kenley replaces former coach Jay Taylor and also will serve as the assistant boys cross Kenley country coach under coach Kent Graham. Kenley brings experience from coaching cross country and track at NHS from 1996-2006. He is a veteran runner who has completed more than 15 marathons.

Democratic Women of Hamilton County — The Democratic Women of Hamilton County will hold its next meeting Aug. 25.

The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and conversation, and the official meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at the Delaware Township Community Building, 9090 E. 131st St., Fishers.

NPD now accepting citizens academy applications — The Noblesville Police Dept. is accepting applications for future the spring 2019 Citizens Police Academy.

The academy is a free, 11-week course designed to provide community members with an opportunity to become better acquainted with our professional staff and to learn about police procedures. This includes classes on patrol procedures, criminal law, narcotics, search and seizure, tactical operations, investigations, juvenile law, firearms demonstration, emergency vehicle operations, use-of-force issues and a canine demonstration.

Eligible candidates must be 16 or older, have no felony or misdemeanor convictions, pass a background check and reside or be employed in Noblesville. Applications are available online at cityofnoblesville.org/police.

The next step takes courage But you’ve got this. We’ll be right by your side.

Free Weight Loss Surgery Information Seminars Sign up for a free information session and talk with our team about weight loss surgery and a support plan designed for you at St. Vincent.

Surgery can be part of a successful weight loss plan. If you have tried diet and exercise and are thinking about taking the next step, we are here for you. The Ascension care team at St. Vincent wants to listen to your story and weight loss goals, because no two journeys are alike. We will work with you to create a plan designed for you.

3

To sign up for a weight loss surgery information session, call 317-316-8093 or visit mybrandnewlife.org.

13430 North Meridian, Suite 168 Carmel, IN 46032 317-316-8093 mybrandnewlife.org

4

August 14, 2018

COMMUNITY

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

Beaver Field will be dedicated at the Aug. 24 home game.

(Submitted photo)

NHS football field now named Beaver Field news@currentnoblesville.com Noblesville Schools has announced that Noblesvillebased Beaver Materials has secured the naming rights to its high school football field, which will now SPORTS be called Beaver Field. The field formerly was named Hare Chevrolet Field.

The five-year agreement, worth $83,000, provides Beaver Materials with four signage opportunities at the facility in addition to naming rights. The district said signage will change immediately and the Beaver Field name will be officially dedicated at the Aug. 24 home game against Carmel High School.

“The Beaver family has been part of Noblesville for five generations, and giving back is important to us,” stated Chris Beaver, Beaver Materials owner. “Multiple generations of my family have a personal connection to this field and we could not be more excited to have this opportu-

nity to highlight our love and commitment for the Noblesville community. This is an honor not just for Beaver Materials, but for all Beaver family members.”

“Chris has been a longtime supporter of Noblesville Schools and the Noblesville community as a business leader, coach and philanthropist,” Noblesville Schools Supt. Beth Niedermeyer stated. “We appreciate his support of Noblesville Schools and look forward to enjoying some great events at Beaver Field.”

Beaver Materials constructed parts of the facility, including the ticket booth, concessions and bathrooms.

The Beaver agreement is specifically for the field. The district has said previously it is exploring the construction of a new, multi-purpose stadium that could provide more space and flexible-use options. The proposed facility would be funded through a municipal bond and would not impact property taxes or use referendum dollars.

NFD awarded for EMS practices news@currentnoblesville.com

Noblesville Fire Dept. Emergency Medical Services recently received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award PUBLIC SAFETY for implementing life-saving practices for patients who experience severe heart attacks.

The NFD was honored for its efforts to improve the systems of care for patients with acute coronary syndrome, including Macky both ST elevation myocardial infarction and non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome heart attacks.

“This high honor from the American Heart Association recognizes the high-quality care our paramedics and EMTs provide to Noblesville residents and our strong partnerships within our area. We are very proud of our EMS providers,” said James Macky, division chief of Emergency Medical Services for the NFD. Award recipients were evaluated based on criteria relating to the care of STEMI patients. Those that received the award demonstrated at least 75 percent compliance for each required achievement measure for two consecutive years, achieved a silver or gold award in the previous year, and treated at least eight STEMI patients in 2017.

August 14, 2018

COMMUNITY

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

Knights hold event at Sagamore

5

City review: Controller

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

Compiled by Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com

The Fishers Knights of Columbus will host its 24th annual golf outing at EVENT Noblesville’s Sagamore Golf Club Sept. 6.

In the past 23 years, the outing has raised more than $425,000 for charities.

Six charities will benefit this year. They are Gibault, Little Sisters of the Poor, Birthright International, The Cherish Center, The Lord’s Pantry at Anna’s House and The O’Conner House. Gibault and Little Sisters of the Poor will each receive 30 percent of proceeds.

The remaining 40 percent split between the other four charities.

Knights of Columbus member Jack Wolf said the selections were made largely based on working with some those charities in the past, such as Gibault and Little Sisters of the Poor.

“We try to pick out needy organizations in our local area where maybe some other fellow Knights have contact and volunteer there and know (the charities) are in need of assistance,” Wolf said.

Wolf said this year’s fundraising goal is $20,000. A deli lunch, dinner, contests and

Editor’s note: The City of Noblesville recently released its annual comprehensive report for 2017. Each week, Current in Noblesville will break down each section of the report. To see past weeks’ topics, visit youarecurrent.com.

The controller’s office became a new department in 2016, as the clerk-treasurer position was separated into two different

offices – the elected city clerk and the appointed controller. The city’s financial controller is Jeff Spalding, and the city clerk is Evelyn Lees. The controller’s office oversees the overall structure of the city’s budget.

In 2017, the office worked with human resources to establish a deferred compensation program to help employees plan for retirement. The two departments also worked to convert the city to Kronos, a payroll software that is more streamlined and efficient.

FIRE DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL EFFICIENCY From left, Andy Fagg, Jim Muleherin, Erik Saur and Steve Koers attend a past Knights of Columbus golf outing. (Submitted photo)

offerings are included in the event. Cost is $180 per golfer or $720 per foursome. Sponsorship opportunities also are available.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m. For more, visit kofc6923.org/activities/golf.

The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic-based family fraternal organization. Other Fishers Knights of Columbus missions include assisting with St. Louis de Montfort Parish in Fishers and Holy Spirit at Geist Parish.

2007 2017 Change Operating budget $10,075,181 $15,607,588 $5,532,407 Personnel costs $9,237,698 $14,108,689 $4,870,991 Non-personnel costs $837,483 $1,498,899 $661,416 Responses/runs 4,047 5,741 1,694 Cost per run $2,490 $2,719 $229 The above chart highlights the Noblesville Fire Dept.’s efficiency compared to 2007.

All figures were unadjusted for inflation and incomes. This indicates efficiencies, in that the cost to provide service was less than inflation and includes more resources, including an additional station, equipment and approximately 30 more employees.

The cost per run for an NFD run is the lowest in the county compared to the largest four fire/EMS departments in Hamilton County. Excluding income, NFD’s total expenses were $14,591,820.

6

August 14, 2018

COMMUNITY

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

HCEDC focuses on retaining workers

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

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

A newly created job description for a direc“From a big-picture perspective, the EDC tor of marketing in economic development is transitioning from a traditional county will be posted this summer. The position economic development organization which will be responsible for developing integrated focused on direct business and investment Dickey marketing, web content and promotional attraction to an organization focused on ecostrategies to position Hamilton County as a coveted nomic development marketing,” HCEDC Board Chairplace to work, learn, live and invest. man Tom Dickey said. “This change has been made Dickey said with the county’s low unemployment possible because the four cities (Carmel, Fishers, rate, the need for talented employees is broad-based.

Noblesville and Westfield) in the county have devel“The EDC’s efforts will be coordinated with, and oped their own professional economic development will rely on data from, many organizations, including staffs and have deployed their own strategies with employers in the county,” Dickey said. “According to great success. There is no longer a need for a county the Indiana Dept. of Workforce Development, Indiana organization to separately pursue companies.”

A big part of the HDEDC’s new marketing focus will needs to fill 1 million jobs in the next 10 years. With the economic development strategies in place in be attracting and retaining a talented workforce.

Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield, as well “But the marketing focus will be broader than that,” Dickey said. “The EDC will promote many facets as throughout the county, I am confident a significant number of those new jobs will land in Hamilton of the county and municipalities within the counCounty, provided Hamilton County’s workforce is ty. The goal will be to promote the county’s assets ready.” to a wide audience, including talented employees that may be considering moving to the Midwest, a

DISPATCHES DivorceCare — Noblesville First United Methodist Church will is hosting its DivorceCare seminar beginning. The seminar lasts 13 weeks (sessions began Aug. 10) and is for people experiencing separation or divorce. Sessions are every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church, 2051 Monument St., Noblesville. Those interested can attend sessions intermittently. A one-time registration fee is $15, but scholarships are available. Topics include The Road to Healing, Facing Depression and Loneliness, New Relationships, Kid Care and Financial Survival. For more, call 317-773-2500, or email wmevers@sbcglobal.net or cmiller@noblesvillefirst.com.

Summer produce donation program — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District and The Farmers Bank have relaunched its annual program that encourages the public to donate fresh produce for county food pantries. Last year’s program provided more than 400 pounds of produce to people experiencing food insecurity.

Each Wednesday through Sept. 26, the public may drop off produce donations to The Farmers Bank, 16940 Clover Rd., Noblesville between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. People are welcome to donate produce they have grown themselves or that they have purchased at farmers markets or grocery store. For more, call 317-773-2181, or email andrew.fritz@ hamiltoncounty.in.gov.

Offender Watch website — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents to use the Offender Watch Website to increase family safety. The website allows parents to search an address to see if any sex offenders live nearby and to set up notifications if offenders move into the area. The website can be accessed at www. sheriffalerts.com.

Koto Steakhouse Opens at Hamilton Town Center

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

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

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

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

The new Koto offers the same excel-

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

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

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

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

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

(Advertisement)

vice, and we’ve decorated with bright, snappy designs with an ocean theme,” Yang says. Yang and Dong hope customers will notice those features, but they can count on customers noticing a major focal point in the restaurant. “We put in a massive fish tank all along the wall,” Yang says, “No one else has it. It’s unique and it’s filled with colorful tropical fish.”

If you’re not hungry yet, you will be soon. Koto Noblesville will also be offering plenty of specials like the Wednesday Sushi Special and drink specials offered at Carmel, however, they’re hoping to have live entertainment events as well.

For a limited time, Koto is having a gift card promotion. Customers can buy a $100 gift card and receive a $10 bonus, a $200 gift card for a $30 bonus, a $300 gift card for a $50 bonus, and a $500 gift card earns you a $100 bonus.

Look for grand opening event announcements on their webpage, kotonoblesville.com, and visit their Facebook page for the latest updates. Itadakimasu!

NOW HIRING

!

Carmel

14490 Lowes Way kotocarmel.com 317-575-koto(5686)

Noblesville

13398 Tegler Dr

kotonoblesville.com 317-776-koto(5686)

kotoindiana@gmail.com

August 14, 2018

COMMUNITY

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

7

HCLA announces Class of 2019 of our county, connect them to a network of similarly passionate people and inspire them to make a difference in their own The Hamilton County Leadership Acadbackyard. It helps to ensure Hamilton emy, now in its 28th year, has selected 36 County will continue to thrive in the individuals who LEADERSHIP live or work in years and decades to come.”

Liz Tate was selected as the curHamilton County riculum dean for the Class of 2019. to take part in its 10-month commuTate is the retired vice president for nity leadership program. Founded in community investment of the Cen1991, the HCLA connects community tral Indiana Community Foundation. leaders to issues, causes and opThe dean helps participants focus portunities that impact the county.

Robbins on timely topics within Hamilton Participants are selected through County, see the connections and common a highly competitive application process themes within each program and build based on their involvement in the comstrong, lifelong relationships with fellow munity and their professional achievement, participants, alumni and community leaders. their understanding of community issues HCLA meets monthly from August through and challenges and their desire to make an impact through a significant commitment to June. The program touches on a variety of topics from government, public safety and leading and serving in Hamilton County. education to business and arts and culture.

“Hamilton County continues to be one During 10 months, participants will hear from of the top counties in the nation. Its sucmore than 100 community, nonprofit and cess and growth has been driven by strong business leaders throughout the county. leaders and community champions who have developed a clear vision and worked CLASS OF 2019 collaboratively to achieve it,” HCLA Executive Director John Robbins said. “Our role See a list of Class of 2019 members at at HCLA is to help these incredibly talented youarecurrent.com/?p=166367. individuals gain a deeper understanding news@currentinwestfield.com

Pet adoption

Dog days of summer adoption event at Meadow Brook

Come pick out the next addition to your family.

Not ready to adopt? Stop in and enjoy a hamburger or hotdog from the grill and cool down with Kona Ice. We will also have homemade dog treats and catnip made by Meadow Brook residents! Small donations accepted. Proceeds will go toward Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County “Dancing with Our Stars.”

MeadowBrookSeniorLiving.com • 317-215-6973 11011 Village Square Lane • Fishers, IN 46038 A SPECTRUM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

MB Current News 8 14 28 18

We hope you can attend Noblesville's 3rd Annual Marketplace! This multi-vendor event will provide you with the opportunity to discover new suppliers for your lifestyle and home needs and explore the amazing works of local artisans. Have some grub with Union Jack Pub We hope you can attend Noblesville's 3rd Annual Marketplace! This multi-vendor & Kona Ice. Enjoy free henna work by Henna Forte(12-2pm)! Stop by or stay event will provide you withmeans the opportunity toto discover new suppliers forWe yourwill lifestyle a while - your support the world us small business folk! be located the Winks building the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, offgrub of and homeinneeds and explore theatamazing works of local artisans.

Havejust some 37 on Pleasant Don't forget to let us know if you can with Union Jack Pub & KonaSt.Ice. Enjoy free henna work

by Henna Forte(12-2pm)! make it & share with your friends!

Stop by or stay a while - your support means the world to us small business folk!

Find Us On Instagram: @NoblesvilleMarketplace Find OnWinks Facebook: Noblesville AnnualCounty Marketplace We will be located Us in the building at the Hamilton Fairgrounds, just off

of 37 on Pleasant St. Don't forget to let us know if you can make it & share with your NO ADMISSION FEE friends!

Find Us On Instagram: @NoblesvilleMarketplace Find Us On Facebook: Noblesville Annual Marketplace

Sunday August 26 1pm-3pm

MANY THANKS TO OUR LOCAL ANIMAL RESCUES!

8

August 14, 2018

COMMUNITY

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

Libertarian candidate to run for U.S. Senate against Donnelly

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

as the Libertarian candidate for Hamilton County Sheriff against Republican Dennis Quakenbush and Democrat Jason Straw. The Brentons have been married for 28 years Fishers resident Lucy Brenton is not new and have 10 children and two grandchildren. to running a campaign. She ran for IndiaBrenton said even if constituents napolis City County ELECTION Council in the 1990s feel they can’t vote for her because the race between Donnelly and and ran against Braun is so close, she encourages Evan Bayh and Todd Young in 2016 them to vote for Libertarian Mark for the U.S. Senate.

Rutherford, who is running for secBrenton is ready for another Senretary of state. ate run in November. The Libertarian “The way ballot access is maincandidate will challenge Democrat Brenton tained is through the secretary of incumbent Joe Donnelly. Mike Braun state race,” Brenton said. “When voters give is running on the Republican side. at least 2 percent to the secretary of state “My main goal with this campaign is to race, it maintains Libertarian ballot access. raise awareness for liberty and the idea that people can be free,” Brenton said. “They Even if people feel like they can’t vote for me, they should still cast their vote for the can be free from taxation, they can be free Libertarian Party in the secretary of state from an oppressive government. The end race because that maintains the third-party goal is to stop the privileged class stealing choice.” from the poor.”

The election is Nov. 6. For more, visit Brenton is married to Dorn Brenton, who hamiltoncounty.in.gov. serves as the chairman for the Hamilton County Libertarian Party. He also is running

DISPATCHES Free smoke alarms and tests — The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign is a multi-year effort to reduce the number of home fire deaths and injuries by 25 percent.

The Red Cross encourages everyone to call 1-888-684-1441 to make an appointment to test existing smoke alarms and/or install free alarms in your home.

Safe Exchange Zone in the main parking lot located at 18100 Cumberland Rd. Residents who need to complete internet transactions or parents who need to do child custody exchanges can use this area. A Safe Exchange Zone is also available inside the main lobby of the Sheriff’s Office and is open around the clock.

Democrat numbers increasing — A record number of Hoosier Democratic women, millennials and first-time candidates are running for seats in the General Assembly this year. Nearly 90 percent of the 125 legislative races on the ballot are filled. The Indiana Democratic Party focused on grassroots organizing during 2017 to generate new enthusiasm in the party.

Magazine recycling — Want to recycle your magazines? Instead, donate them to IU Health North Hospital to provide reading material for their patients and guests.

Magazines should be no older than three months and can be dropped off to the hospital’s first floor Welcome Desk at 11700 N. Meridian St., Carmel.

Energy costs — WalletHub recently published 2018’s Most and Least Energy Expensive States. Indiana ranked as the seventh highest energy expensive state in the nation. Rankings were based on energy consumption, electricity and natural gas prices and fuel consumption and prices.

Source: WalletHub.com Safe Exchange zone created — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has created a

Noblesville looking for Adopt-A-Street sponsors — The City of Noblesville is looking for community and business organization volunteers interested in making the community cleaner and more inviting as part of its Adopt-A-Street program. Groups select a city street from a list and commit to clean that roadway at least twice during the yearlong commitment. For more, or to choose a street to adopt, contact the Noblesville Street Dept. at 317-776-6348 or nsd@noblesville.in.us.

August 14, 2018

COMMUNITY

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

ongoing, and the road is closed NOBLESVILLE to through traffic from 156th The Indiana Dept. of TransStreet to 161st Street. The portation announced Aug. 1 closure began July 11, and the completion of the Ind. CONSTRUCTION detours will be in place 37 and Strawtown Avenue for 64 more working days. roundabout and bridge-deckThe project is expected to take up overlay project. The roads are now to four months to complete and should open to traffic. be finished in October. Three box culverts Some restrictions may be in place on Ind. will be replaced, and new ditches will be 32/38 between 10th and 19th streets for cut to facilitate better roadside drainage. road maintenance. Drivers should expect Each travel lane will be widened by 2 feet, changing traffic patterns, slowed traffic and grade adjustments along the road will and narrow lanes. Large trucks are being improve line of sight. The intersection at advised to avoid the stretch of road.

Towne Road and 151st Street is now a four241st Street between Overdorf Road and way stop.

Fall Road in White River Township is closed A new connection that will link 146th for the replacement of a small structure.

Street to southbound Keystone Parkway is The closure is scheduled to open Nov. 7. under construction. Lane closures are acConstruction of a single-lane roundabout tive on Keystone Parkway, and construction at Strawtown Avenue and Ind. 37 in north is expected to last through 2019.

Noblesville is ongoing. Ind. 37 will remain Utility relocations are ongoing for Monon open with some changes to normal traffic Trail Phase 5, which will construct a pedespatterns. Strawtown Avenue may be closed. trian bridge over Ind. 32. Letting is on track The Indiana Dept. of Transportation expects for this month. The project is expected to be the intersection to be fully open this fall. complete in fall 2019, but a specific date has WESTFIELD not been announced.

The Indiana Dept. of Transportation reColts Camp on-site parking at Grand Park cently released an update regarding a paveis available in lots C, E and F for $5 per car. ment preservation project. Lane restricFree parking is available at Shelby Concrete, tions will be in place on U.S. 31 from Ind. 17701 Spring Mill Rd., with a shuttle pro38 to the U.S. 31 bypass in Tipton County vided for transport to the campus. No road for pavement rehabilitation. Traffic will be closures are scheduled, but motorists are restricted to one lane each direction duradvised to drive cautiously and to expect ing construction. E&B Paving crews will be increased traffic flow. patching asphalt and concrete, milling and FISHERS resurfacing. INDOT is encouraging drivers to The intersection at 113th Street and slow down and stay alert while driving near Florida Road is closed to allow for the crews. Arrow boards and barrels will be in realignment and construction of a new place to direct traffic around the crews. The roundabout. The closure began July 24 and project began April 30 and should be comwill last 90 days. plete this fall.

Southeastern Parkway is closed from INDOT will perform strip patching on Ind. 136th Street to Isle of Man Way in the Ava32 from Noblesville to Westfield. A project lon subdivision to construct a roundabout. timeline has not been announced, but no Traffic should detour on Prairie Baptist Road road closures are anticipated. Motorists to 136th Street. should be cautious, and INDOT flaggers will Brooks School Road is closed between be in place to control traffic flow.

Desert Glen Drive and Club Point Drive. The The Towne Road Improvement Project is

closure began July 5 and will last 90 days. . Brooks School Road has opened between 126th Street and 136th Street following the construction of a sidewalk to the east of the bridge over Interstate 69. Brooks School Road may have lane restrictions near I-69 to allow for painting.

106th Street is closed from Eller Road to Allisonville Road and from Allisonville Road to Hague Road for the 106th Street Infrastructure Project. Closures will also take place from Hague Road to the Crosspoint Boulevard/Lantern Road roundabout. Work will be complete this fall. Eller Road is closed south of White Horse Lane for concrete work associated with the 106th Street Infrastructure Project and should reopen this fall.

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

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

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

9

JOIN US FOR A

Remodeling Essentials Seminar Have an idea for making your home more beautiful and functional?

Join us at one of our seminars for an inspiring and informative presentation on home remodeling.

Light Refreshments | Door Prizes CARMEL SHOWROOM

99 E. Carmel Drive Suite 100, Carmel Thursday, August 23 | 7:00 PM MERIDIAN KESSLER NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN STUDIO

5912 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis Wednesday, August 22 | 7:00 PM ZIONSVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN STUDIO

117 S. First Street, Zionsville Opening August 2018

Visit CASEINDY.COM or call 317.846.2600 to register for the event

REMODELERS REMODELERS

Your retail brick & mortar store 1/2 PRICE STEMS WEEKDAYS 3-5 • SATURDAYS 9-3

317.773.6065 • adrienesflowers.com

BATHROOMS BATHROOMS SINCE SINCE1993 1993 QUALITY QUALITYPRODUCTS, PRODUCTS,EXPERT EXPERTINSTALLATION INSTALLATION GUARANTEED! GUARANTEED!

317-848-7634 317-848-7634 www.centennialremodelers.com www.centennialremodelers.com

LICENSED LICENSED BONDED BONDED INSURED INSURED

Independently Owned and Operated

KITCHENS | BATHS | INTERIORS ADDITIONS | OUTDOOR SPACES

Current_seminar template_qtr page_07 24 2018_FINAL.indd 7/24/18 1 2:56 PM

10

August 14, 2018

COMMUNITY

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

Eagle Scout is awarded for building community path for those with physical disabilities

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com A local church and surrounding community are reaping the benefits of an Eagle Scout project that some once deemed too big for one Scout.

COVER STORY Zack Reising’s motto is, “Go big, or go home.” He said he used it for inspiration when making his ambitious plans to build a trail for people who use wheelchairs and walkers.

Reising, 18, a 2018 Noblesville High School graduate, is in Boy Scout Troop 183. He has been Scouting since first grade.

For the past three years, the Peace Trail at Bethel Lutheran Church on Cumberland Road, where Reising is a member, has been a passion project.

Reising said he needed the trail to be functional for his own purposes following a surgery for cerebral palsy that requires him to exercise at least four times a week.

“I wanted to do something related to my CP, and I said, ‘Hey, why not build a trail?’” Reising said. “I went to the troop committee to see what they would think of my project, and they did not like it because it was too big, too much of an undertaking.”

Troop leaders, however, eventually approved the project after Reising said he would complete it in phases.

“When we talk about phasing, that was a discussion to get the troop to say, ‘OK, well, if we phase it, it’s more realistic,’” said Jeff Reising, Zack’s dad. “He told the troop leaders that he’d phase it, but that if he could raise the amount of funds needed, he was going to do the whole thing.”

Today, the trail -- approximately two-fifths of a mile -- is complete after Reising raised more than $10,000. Construction began in February 2016 and was completed at the end of May 2016.

Kirk Pfeil, a landscape architect and member of the church, volunteered and created the design of the trail. The church’s youth group also joined in, applying for and receiving a United Way Youth as Resources grant to build a foot bridge along the trail over a small ditch on the property.

Other local businesses and organizations donated supplies and equipment.

The Bethel Peace Trail was completed in 2016. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

Zack Reising, middle, holds the Merle H. Miller award with his parents Jeff and Mellisa. (Submitted photo)

“He was talking about a fitness trail, something that you could walk on,” said Joe Rudy, youth pastor at Bethel Lutheran Church. “The biggest thing that got my attention was when he said he wanted to be able to take a wheelchair out there.”

The Bethel Peace Trail is the culmination of years of effort put in by Reising.

“Below my hips, because of surgery I had, my legs are basically like a 5-year-old’s,” he said. “I’m still learning how to use those muscles correctly.”

In March 2013, Reising traveled to St. Louis to undergo surgery for his CP. The surgery, selective dorsal rhizotomy, altered the nerves on the spine to allow muscles that would normally be tight to be relaxed.

“Cerebral palsy causes the muscles to be spastic or tight.

His entire life, his muscles in his core and lower extremities were always tight,” Jeff said. “It wasn’t a big deal when he was young, but as he grew, those muscles wouldn’t grow with him, and everything got severely strained and stressed. That’s why he had to have the surgery. Otherwise, he would have been in a wheelchair. The surgery eliminated

the spasticity so the muscles could be loosened, but then the brain is saying, ‘OK, let’s walk,’ and the muscles are saying, ‘OK, I have no idea what you’re talking about.’ So, for five years, he’s been training those muscles so he can walk, and that’s why the exercise is so crucial. So, this whole conversation around walking, it’s kind of the mindset of where this all developed.”

Although Reising’s project is complete, plans are being made to make it even larger with more features.

“Because of the Peace Trail, there have been other people that want to add on or want to branch off of it,” Rudy said.

“We’ve got plans in the works also for a columbarium, which is where people put their (cremation) ashes and urns.

That trail would then extend around the whole building.”

Another new feature connected to the project is the Bethel Peace Trail Legacy Program, where individuals can dedicate benches and trees along the trail in memory of deceased loved ones. So far, 41 trees and eight benches have been installed.

The trail is open to the public at 20650 Cumberland Rd. in Noblesville.

MERLE H. MILLER EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT AWARD Earlier this year, Eagle Scout Zack Reising was honored by Boy Scouts of America’s Crossroads of America Council with the Merle H. Miller Eagle Scout Service Project Award.

The award is given annually to an Eagle Scout who has planned and executed a service project with meaningful community impact involving effective use of the skills of leadership and extensive personal effort. The award also takes into consideration the planning and creativity involved.

Miller, a founder of Ice Miller LLP, was highly involved with Scouting for more than 70 years.

August 14, 2018

VIEWS

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

11

Risk-taking parenting

O B S E R V AT I O N

Painful truths Commentary by Terry Anker

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

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

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

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

Or, should we come to accept that a bit of distress may be the best thing?

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

I’m questioning my parenting this week.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Peace out.

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

BELIEVE IT! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Alabama, it is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.

Source: dumblaws.com

READER’S VIEW

Schools playing on sympathy of citizens for referendum vote

Editor, I believe in supporting our schools, but what the Noblesville Schools district is asking us to approve in the upcoming referendum is just too much too soon.

It has only been two years since their last increase was approved. Now, they want to more than double the tax rate for 18 cents per $100 to 37 cents per $100.

I am in favor or increasing some of the teachers’ salaries to compete with the other districts, and I am in favor of increasing security in the schools.

However, they are going overboard on some other things. Do they really need 10 social workers, and do they really need an additional $6.5 million each year for the next 8 years?

By going overboard on what they are asking, they are in danger of losing the referendum vote. Playing on the sympathy of the citizens because of the school shooting may not be enough to get it passed.

Jack Barron Noblesville

Questions must be asked

Editor, In every school shooting, it has been a young white male who wants to harm his classmates. This is where the problem begins.

What is going on in the heads of these shooters that brings them to carry a gun or guns to school with the intention of harming other students and teachers?

Are they being bullied and excluded by other students? Are they being overlooked by the teachers while in the

classroom? Do they associate with other students who have the tendency of wanting to harm other students? Do they come from a dysfunctional family or growing up in a one-parent family? Are they on medication that has a tendency to affect reasonable thinking? Are they on prescription drugs not intended for them, or are they using illegal drugs?

These questions must be asked, and the discovery must be revealed to our society.

Mari Briggs, Sheridan

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

Want to respond to the columnists or send a letter to the editor?

Email Letters@youarecurrent.com.

12

August 14, 2018

HEALTH

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

Benefits of minimally invasive surgery Commentary by Dr. Stefanie Flora When facing surgery to treat a medical condition, patients want a safe procedure that will allow them to return to health quickly. Options include open surgery and YOUR HEALTH minimally invasive surgery.

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

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

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

When using robotic surgery, a robot is used to hold multiple

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

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

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

We live in a community with a wealth of choices for medical treatment. Always talk to your provider to determine the best type of procedure for you.

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

Buying Selling Buying Or Or Selling A A Home?

Home?

Make Right Make The The Right Move!

Move!

Elaina Musleh Elaina Musleh -REAL -REAL ESTATEESTATE-

317-650-5898 317-650-5898 ermusleh@gmail.com ermusleh@gmail.com www.elainamusleh.com www.elainamusleh.com Tucker Company F.C. Tucker Company F.C.

Dr. Stefanie Flora is a board-certified OB/GYN with St. Vincent Women’s Health Alliance in Carmel. Contact her by visiting stvincent.org.

DISPATCHES Blood drive — Riverview Health will host a blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Noblesville hospital’s Krieg DeVault room. For more, visit riverview.org.

Treating food poisoning — To help reduce the symptoms of food poisoning and shorten an episode, try Oregon grape root, uva ursi and gingerroot to help kill the organisms causing your food poisoning. You can use any of these herbs individually or buy a tincture that contains all three of them for the greatest benefit. They can be purchased online or at health food stores.

Source: BottomLineHealth.com Two super healthy veggies — Research has shown these two vegetables to be high in antioxidants, which are known cancer fighters. Mushrooms contain B vitamins, zinc, potassium, copper, selenium, iron and magnesium. It’s important to eat organically grown mushrooms, however, as they absorb whatever substance they are grown in. Red onions are another high antioxidant veggie as they can kill free radicals and reduce inflammation.

Source: Naturalon.com Herbal reflux aids — If you suffer from reflux but antacids don’t seem to help, there are some herbal remedies that might work.

1. Papaya — helps digest fat and carbs 2. Mustard — neutralizes stomach acid 3. Aloe vera juice — reduces digestive inflammation 4. Ginger — absorbs stomach acid and calms digestion Source: Naturalon.com Increase white blood cells — You can naturally improve your white blood cell count, which in turn improves your overall immune system by consuming more of these: 1. Vitamin E — found in seeds and grains 2. Zinc — found in seafood, spinach and cashews 3. Green tea 4. Yogurt 5. Garlic Source: Naturalon.com Free meditation class — Sahaja Meditation Indiana presents a free mediation class at 7 p.m. on Fridays. Learn to reduce stress and experience inner peace through meditation.

The class is held at Old National Bank, 1430 S. Range Line Rd. For more, visit IndianaMeditation.org.

August 14, 2018

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

13

Riverview Health Westfield Hospital to Host Open House

Construction of Riverview Health Westfield Hospital nears completion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

RVH-332-Westfield-Now Open-Current 4-Page Ad-FNL.indd 1

8/8/18 1:22 PM

N

s e

t g e s

14

August 14, 2018

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

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

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

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

Seth Warren, President and CEO, Riverview Health

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

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

No matter the symptoms, Riverview Health has you covered.

Emergency Room $$

$$

LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES OR CONDITIONS:

Chest pain • Confusion • Severe allergic reactions • Difficulty breathing • Seizures • Head injuries • Deep wounds

RVH-332-Westfield-Now Open-Current 4-Page Ad-FNL.indd 2

Riverview Health Westfield Hospital

Urgent Care $

NO NEED TO CHOOSE.

Care under one roof. Patients will have access to highly skilled emergency physicians 24 hours a day and a full-service urgent care from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily and be billed at the level of care they receive.

$

LESS SERIOUS ILLNESSES OR INJURIES REQUIRING IMMEDIATE CARE:

Cold or flu • Common sprains • Minor wounds requiring stitches • Mild asthma • Rash without fever • Earache

August 14, 2018

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

15

Here’s a look at what’s inside…

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

•

Fourth Floor

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

• •

Third Floor

• •

Sixth Floor

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

Fifth Floor

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

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

Second Floor

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

•

First Floor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/8/18 1:23 PM

16

August 14, 2018

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

Riverview Health Westfield Hospital – Opening in September

d

s

s l d

o h

s e ,

o

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

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

RVH-332-Westfield-Now Open-Current 4-Page Ad-FNL.indd 3

8/8/18 1:23 PM

August 14, 2018

BUSINESS LOCAL

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

Linden Tree opening second spot in downtown Carmel

Networking strategies — When attending a networking event, here are some useful strategies to remember: 1. Identify your goals before the event – who you want to meet, what your purpose is in attending.

2. Forget about the sales pitch – instead, ask those you meet how you can help their business.

3. Make meaningful connections – it’s better to meet a few people but spend time getting to know them.

Source: Entrepreneur.com Finding at-home jobs — For job seekers wanting to work from home, the internet is full of scams. There are so many spam postings that it’s tiring to sort through them for legitimate opportunities. Two websites do a pretty good job of screening their postings. Flexjobs.com does charge a small fee, about $50 per year to access its database of listings. RatRaceRebellion.com is free to but is fairly legitimate.

Source: BottomLineInc.com

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com

rently occupied location, we’ll be able to change a few things to make it our-ideal shop,” said Rori Anderson, owner of Linden Tree. “We’ll have A popular downtown Noblesville store is many of the same offerings in both stores, expanding. but some lines are territory protected, so we’ll Linden Tree, 856 Logan St., which specializes bring in some new things to our Carmel in home décor, clothing GROWTH and accessories, will location.”

Linden Tree has been open on the open in October at 736 downtown Noblesville square for more Hanover Place in Carmel City Center. than 30 years. It was started by Carol The business will open at the curRyan. rent storefront of Addendeum Gallery “It’s exciting and a fun challenge to – which is moving to a new building try something new,” Anderson said. nextdoor – and will neighbor Cake Bake Anderson “With the farmers market, The Palladium Shop, which is set to open in February and other fun activities in downtown Carmel, 2019. we look forward to the chance to grow and “This isn’t a pop-up shop. We’ll be there for reach a new market.” a while. Even though we’ll be assuming a cur-

CHAMBER CALENDAR Save the date for these upcoming events from the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce. For more information or to register for an event, visit noblesvillechamber.com.

WIN Coffee & Connect What: This networking event will connect women in Noblesville and Hamilton County for coffee and a quick breakfast.

When: 8 to 9:30 a.m. Aug. 14 Where: Smith House, 444 Lafayette Rd., Noblesville Cost: Free but registration is requested at noblesvillechamber.com.

State of Health What: At it’s August membership luncheon, Riverview Health CEO Seth Warren will give a report on the state of health in Hamilton County.

When: 11 a.m. Aug. 22 Where: Purgatory Golf Club, 12160 E 216th St., Noblesville Cost: $20/members, $26/non-members, $200/

What percentage of readers have college or masters degrees?

67

% Source: SMARI, Inc.

PROVING NEWSPAPERS WORK SINCE 2006

ADVERTISE: info@youarecurrent.com • 317.489.4444, ext. 2

This is more than a glass.

It’s a sign of celebration. A shared acknowledgment of achievement, raised to success. A half empty or half full predictor of personalities.

If you need more than a law firm, call 317.635.8900, or visit BGDlegal.com today.

member tables of eight, $250/guest tables of eight All-County Networking Breakfast What: Join the four chambers of commerce in Hamilton County for breakfast.

When: 7:30 to 9 a.m. Sept. 5 Where: Houlihan’s, 14065 Town Center Blvd., Noblesville.

Cost: $20/members, $30/non-members Birdies and Brews III Golf Outing What: The upcoming Birdies and Brews Golf Outing benefitting the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce marks the third year for the event and includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, a golf gift, refreshments on course and a boxed lunch.

When: Sept. 13. Check is at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon.

Where: Purgatory Golf Club, 12160 E. 216th St., Noblesville Cost: $600 per foursome, $1,200 per birdie foursome package

BGDlegal.com Indianapolis Jasper Evansville Cincinnati Louisville Lexington

BACK TO SCHOOL TIME NEED A DEAL? Check out our special offers!

LIC# CO51300008

DISPATCHES Remember to smile — If you want to make sure you’re memorable to people you meet at networking events, remember to smile when you first meet them.

Recent research shows that people who smiled were more memorable to study subjects than those who did not smile.

Source: BusinessInsider

17

HowaldHeatingAndAir.com (4328)

18

August 14, 2018

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

www.currentnightandday.com

IWS presents free concert editorial@youarecurrent.com

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

Dance is major attraction at Greek Festival

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Kelly Alexiou has been dancing at Indianapolis Greek Festival since she was 8 years old.

EVENT It has become a lifelong passion.

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

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

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

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

Alexiou said each group performs between 15 and 20 minutes.

“That leaves time for the members to

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

hard to get an exact count because admission is free.

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

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

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

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

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

Parking: $5 to park in the church lot.

For more: Visit indygreekfest.org.

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

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

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

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

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

For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

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

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

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

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

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

August 14, 2018

NIGHT & DAY

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

19

Carmel resident’s play focuses on snake handlers

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

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

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

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

Carmel resident’s play, “They Shall Mathews Another IndyFringe play, “FailTake Up Serpents,” which will debut ure: A Love Story,” features 13 Carmel High at IndyFringe Festival in Indianapolis Aug. School students, 10 actors and three assis16 to 26. tant directors, CHS theater teacher Maggie “I have had the play in the back of my Cassidy said. mind for 20 years or more,” said Mathews, By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will who was a columnist for the Evansville be dead, expiring in reverse order, youngest to Courier before retiring in 2011. “My numeroldest, from blunt trauma to the head, disapous interviews with Jolo church members pearance and, finally, consumption. were among my best-received stories, and I Carmel-based Gregory Hancock Dance always thought there was the potential for Theatre will present “Intoxicating India” at a longer work with this material.”

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

The play is directed by Westfield resident For more, visit indyfringe.org.

Kate Hinman, who works on many plays at

Genevieve Keegan-Bedano

Anne-Marie Briscoe

Catherine Michael

Robin Kelly

KENA HOLLINGSWORTH Founding Partner

CHRISTINA ZIVITZ Founding Partner

Ashley Roncevic

Wine cocktails a hit in summer Commentary by Elizabeth Morse Often in the summertime we find ourselves entertaining larger groups of people.

This is a great opportuWINEderlust nity to make your wine fridge work for you.

Wine cocktails enable you to serve budgetfriendly wines in an upscale way. They are also a great way to make fine wine go a bit further.

Instead of making specific wine suggestions, I’m going to give you a few no-fail recipes where you can use what you’ve got or what’s on sale. You’re welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elizabeth Morse owned the Corner Wine Bar in Broad Ripple for close to 20 years. She is a graduate of IU, is a Hoosier chef, food writer, wine guru and Hamilton County Master Gardener who believes in supporting all things local. Morse has been a resident of Hamilton County for more than a decade. Check out her blog: schlepicurean.com.

Kristyn Horvath

Erin Connell

Andrew Bartlet

Hire Us

Before Your Spouse Does DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW MEDIATION & COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE Custody Child Support Prenuptial Agreements Adoptions Education Law DUI 317.DIVORCE | www.hzlegal.com

11555 N. Meridian St. | Suite 530 | Carmel, IN 46032

20

August 14, 2018

NIGHT & DAY

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

Ocean Prime’s Chilean Sea Bass is served over whipped potatoes with a champagne truffle sauce. (Photo submitted by Ocean Prime)

Ocean Prime

THIS FRIDAY! G-Eazy with Lil Uzi Vert, Ty Dolla $ign and more THIS SATURDAY! Rod Stewart & Cyndi Lauper 8/23: Gov’t Mule & The Avett Brothers 8/26: Niall Horan with Maren Morris 8/31: Breaking Benjamin & Five Finger Death Punch 9/6: Counting Crows & LIVE

Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 8555 N. River Rd., Indianapolis What to get: Ahi Tuna Tartare, Chilean Sea Bass or the 10 oz. filet mignon topped with garlic shrimp scampi.

Price: Entrées range from $26 to $65.

Anna’s take: Ocean Prime staff was exceptionally generous and professional. General Manager Willie Nieberger walked my guest and I through a dining experience that began with Ahi Tuna Tartare, shrimp cocktail served over billowing dry ice and cold king crab legs from Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Following the apps, we sampled the Chilean Sea Bass, the 10 oz. filet mignon topped with garlic shrimp scampi and black truffle mac & cheese and broccoli and cauliflower sides served family style. We finished the evening with a 10-layer carrot cake with cream cheese icing and pineapple syrup.

The Ahi Tuna Tartare featured layers of avocado, fried wonton strips, sushi-grade tuna and was topped with a dollop of sour cream and ginger. A ginger ponzu sauce and sesame seeds added an Asian flair, and the crunch of the wontons complemented the tuna and creamy sour cream.

The Chilean Sea Bass is served atop whipped potatoes with a champagne truffle sauce. The delicate, flaky fish was adorned with black truffle slices. As for the filet, it was exceptionally tender and melted in my mouth.

Ocean Prime was one of the finest, most upscale dining experiences I have ever enjoyed. The food paired with the A-1 service was excellent.

Suggested pairings: For the lighter appetizers, pair with a sparkling Veuve Rose (half off on Fridays), a cucumber gimlet or a Sunlight Cream Ale. Pair the filet mignon with a Manhattan garnished with Luxardo cherries or a glass of Merryvale Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon.

Behind bars: Berries & Bubbles Get it at Ocean Prime, Indianapolis Ingredients: 1.25 oz. Belvedere Citrus, .75 oz. Crème de Cassis, 1.5 oz. sour mix, 1 oz. Domaine Chandon Brut, fresh berries, dry ice Directions: Combine Belvedere Citrus, Crème de Cassis and sour mix in mixing tin. Add ice, shake vigorously and strain into chilled martini glass containing a spoonful of marinated berries and a piece of dry ice.

Finish cocktail with Domaine Chandon Brut float.

“Westfield’s Oldest Heating & Cooling Co.”

9/8: Pentatonix with Echosmith & Calum Scott

134th Sale 135thAnniversary Anniversary Sale

9/14: Lady Antebellum & Darius Rucker

e Sav5 $4

1/2

PRICE SERVICE CALL

9/23: Ozzy Osbourne 10/5: Chris Stapleton

e up

Sav

134th Sale 135thAnniversary Anniversary Sale

134th Sale 135thAnniversary Anniversary Sale

134th Sale 135thAnniversary Anniversary Sale

FREE

FREE

$69.95 Furnace

to

0

$48

10 Year Warranty on the purchase of a 90% furnace, air conditioner or heat pump

OPINION

Must present at at time time of of service. service.

Must present Cannot any other other offer offeror ordiscount. discount.

Cannot be combined with any Thiele 639-1111.

639-1111. Expires Expires 2/16/18.

9/14/18.

Will Willbebehonored honoredupon uponpresentation presentation of of Competitor CompetitorInvoice Invoiceatattime timeofofservice. service.

Cannotbebecombined combinedwith withany anyother otheroffer offeror or discount. discount.

Cannot Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

Thiele 639-1111.

Expires 2/16/18.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Thiele 639-1111. Expires 9/14/18.

Must at time time of of service. service.

Must present present at Cannot other offer offer or ordiscount discount Cannot be be combined combined with any other W/ paid paid repair. repair. Thiele 639-1111. Expires W/ Expires 2/16/18.

9/14/18.M-F M-F8-4 8-4

2ND

A/C Tune Up or Heat Pump Tune Up

Must present at time of service.

Must present timeother of service.

Cannot be combined withatany offer or discount.

Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.

Mon-Fri 639-1111. Expires Expires 2/16/18.

9/14/18.

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.

8am-4pm. Thiele Thiele 639-1111.

New please.

New customers only please.

No Hassle Financing Available!

BUY

TICKETS

NOW

WAC

AT

LIVENATION.COM

317-639-1111

callthiele.com

August 14, 2018

NIGHT & DAY

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

21

Where’s Amy? Amy Pauszek is a photographer, film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@ youarecurrent.com. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

Compiled by Mark Ambrogi

“Million Dollar Quartet,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis

8 p.m. Aug. 14, 16, 17, 21, 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Aug. 15, 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Aug. 18, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Aug. 19.

The musical focusing on the memorable night in 1956 when Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley showed up together at Sun Records in Memphis.

Cost: $44-$69 (includes buffet dinner). Discount of $10 for children ages 3-15

More: beefandboards.com, 317-872-9664.

ABBA: The Concert, Symphony on the Prairie, Conner Prairie, Fishers.

8 p.m.

Aug. 17-18.

ABBA: The Concert, a tribute group, returns to play classic hits by the Swedish pop group such as “Dancing Queen,” “SOS” and “Mamma Mia.” Cost: $37 for adults and More: indianapolissymphony.org/ $13 for ages 2 to 12. season/symphony-on-the-prairie

G-Eazy — “The Endless Summer Tour,” Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center, Noblesville

6:30 p.m.

Aug. 17

Rapper G-Eazy’s “Endless Summer Tour” includes Lil Uzi Vert, Ty Dolla $ign, YBN Nahmir, P-Lo and Murda Beatz.

Cost: $21 to $163.50

Gina Atwood, left, and Denise Fort appear in Carmel Community Players’ “The Kitchen Witches” at The Cat Theatre.

(Submitted photo)

“The Kitchen Witches,” Carmel Community Players, The Cat Theatre, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel

Two members, Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle, of a cable TV cooking show have hated each other for 30 years since Larry Biddle dated one and married the other. The two trade insults in this comedy.

Cost: $16 for adults and $14 for seniors and students

7:30 p.m., Aug. 18

Rod Stewart, in his first Indianapolis-area appearance since 2004, is joined by special guest Cyndi Lauper.

Cost: $34 to $274.37

ABBA THE CONCERT Friday, August 17 & Saturday, August 18 Gates open at 6PM and all performances begin at 8PM

Buy now at IndianapolisSymphony.org, by calling 317.639.4300, or visiting your local Kroger. Get $1 off Adult Single Tickets at Kroger!

MEDIA SPONSOR:

More: carmelplayers.org

Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper, Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center, Noblesville

More: livenation.com

PREMIER SPONSOR:

7:30 p.m.

Aug. 16, 17, 18 and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 19

More: livenation.com

Dance Kaleidoscope Dancers took time for an exclusive Where’s Amy behind-the-scenes photo shoot for “Soul Sisters” at The Tarkington in Carmel. From left, Stuart Coleman, Emily Dyson, Timothy June, Paige Robinson, Cody Miley, Aleksa Lukasiewicz, Brandon Comer and Jillian Godwin (sitting). If you missed “Soul Sisters,” be sure to check out DK at The District Theatre for the Aug. 16-26 IndyFringe Festival. For more, visit dancekal.org. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

22

August 14, 2018

INSIDE & OUT

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

Blueprint for Improvement: Kitchen-and-bathroom update Commentary by Larry Greene

Before

AFTER SOLUTIONS

After

The goal was to create a transitional design for the kitchen and bathrooms while making each space work better for the homeowners’ lifestyle.

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

2. Another change came from replacing the countertops in the kitchen and extending the island, which created more functional countertop space for the homeowner.

3. Convenient storage solutions were incorporated to help keep countertop appliances hidden.

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

Background Info: This early 1990s home is in the Woodgate neighborhood of Carmel. The homeowners love the home but wanted to give it an overall update to help them get more use out of the space they have because they plan to stay in the home for several more years.

BEFORE PROBLEMS The original kitchen felt small and there was limited cabinet storage and countertop space. The kitchen also was very dark and lacked design appeal. In addition to the kitchen, several bathrooms never had been updated.

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, caseindy.com/blog.

2018_i_am_dc_current_ad.qxp_Layout 1 7/31/18 4:10 PMvisit Page 1

5K RACE TO THE FINISH! FOR THE HEART

134 AED’S

TO FINISH THE JOB.

Doug Carter

Superintendent, Indiana State Police

Register Now BoltForTheHeart.com

MISSION — Help us finish the job of placing the final 134 AED’s in State Troopers cars.

LIVINGenerously

August 14, 2018

LIFESTYLE

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

23

Dummy subjects for dummies Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

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

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

TRAVEL Someday soon, the statue itself will change.

Chiang Kai-Shek became chairman of the Republic of China in 1928. In 1949, after his forces were defeated by the Communists, he removed himself and 2 million Chinese to Taiwan, an island 112 miles from the mainland, where he established a government in exile and ruled with an iron fist. He maintained martial law and initiated the “white terror,” in which 140,000 Taiwanese were imprisoned and at least 3,000 executed for suspected opposition to his government.

After Chiang Kai-Shek died in 1975, the oneparty government constructed a building in his memory at the east end of 60-acre Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Park. The white Memorial Hall is covered by an eight-sided roof, the number eight representing prosperity and good fortune. Eighty-nine steps, representing Chiang Kai-Shek’s age at death, lead to an imposing hall featuring a 32-foot tall bronze statue of the seated ruler.

Beginning in the 1980s, massive demonstrations took place in the park demanding a democratic government. These demonstrations led to the first free elections in 1996, after which Chiang-Kai Shek Memorial Park was renamed Liberty Park. Beginning in 2007, Taiwanese citizens began demanding that Chiang Kai-Shek’s statue be removed from Memorial Hall because of his no-longer-acceptable autocratic rule. In 2017, 30 years after the elimination of martial law, the government announced plans to remove the statue and transform the hall into a center for “facing history, recognizing agony, and respecting human rights.” Public discussions about the transformation are under way, with some people advocating that the building be destroyed. Liberty Park now contains the impressive National Concert Hall and National Theatre. How much longer it will contain Memorial Hall is an open question.

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 scratched wood — Got a small scratch in your wood furniture? Simply rub a shelled walnut over the scratch several times. Then, rub the scratched area with your fingers.

This will help the wood absorb the oil from the nut. Lastly, use a soft cloth to buff the area. Now, the scratch is sealed and gone.

Source: FamilyHandyman.com Waffle iron creations – Waffle irons aren’t just for waffles. Try cooking brownies in them. Just add an extra egg to your favorite brownie batter. Cornbread also works well.

Because food is heated from both sides, it will cook much faster, so keep an eye on it.

Source: Greatist.com Cleaning window blinds – No need for a special tool to give your window blinds a deep cleaning, just slip soft socks onto your hands. Your hand is the perfect tool for wiping over, through and under the blinds to get every nook and cranny that collects dust. Spray a bit of all-purpose cleaner onto the socks for stubborn grime.

Source: FamilyHandyman.com

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

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

Today, I want to tackle the dummy subject (also referred to as an artificial or empty subject), which is a verbal construction that weakens your writing, making it seem vague and nebulous. You find yourself using a dummy subject whenever you use “it” or “there” to start a sentence without referring to the noun “it” or “there” represents. Let me use some examples: Weak: It seems like everyone’s just yelling past each other.

Better: After watching shows on MS-

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

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

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

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

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

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

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer.

Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

SEPTEMBER 22-23 SATURDAY 10AM-6PM • SUNDAY 11AM-5PM ART ROCKS! SATURDAY 7:30PM-10:30PM

MAIN STREET IN THE CARMEL ARTS AND DESIGN DISTRICT Free Admission • Nonstop Entertainment • More than 130 Artists Sponsored in part by:

C A R M E L A R T S F E ST I VA L . O R G

24

August 14, 2018

LIFESTYLE

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

Across 1. Superhero duds 6. #1 in the Hoosier Crossroads Conference 11. Buckeyes’ sch.

14. Amazon’s virtual assistant 15. Indianapolis Opera singer’s asset

16. Syn. of ant.

17. No. 11 on Yelp’s list of Best Restaurants in Indy 19. Steve Wariner song: “Talk To ___ Heart” 20. Spanish ayes 21. Wire measures 22. Vivica A. Fox’s summer sign

23. New Mexico art colony 25. Circle City Grand National Rodeo rope 27. No. 5 on Yelp’s list 28. Brings up to speed 30. Upland university 32. Wander Indiana aid 33. South Bend mayor Buttigieg

ONE OF THOSE DAYS? HELP IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER.

317.867.0900 SCAN FOR SPECIAL OFFER!

FREE IN-SHOP DIAGNOSIS UP TO $60 VALUE!

Businesses around the world depend on Computer Troubleshooters. .We’re the “computer experts”... the people to call when your computer breaks down, when your machine or software needs to be upgraded, when viruses attack or even when you’re about to throw your computer out the window.

Professional quality computer services at affordable rates!

CALL ON US AT ANY TIME FOR SERVICES INCLUDING: Hardware Troubleshooting Software Troubleshooting Internet/Email Setup and Assistance Networking Wired & Wireless Application Setup and Support Regular Computer Maintenance Virus Protection & Removal Internet Security Troubleshooting Remote Access & Diagnostics Managed I/T Service Plans Residential and Business Services PC and Mac Service and Sales WE ARE YOUR APPLE SUPPORT EXPERTS!

317.867.0900 www.CTCarmel.com

950 N. Rangeline Rd., Ste. E, Carmel, IN 46032 • (317) 867-0900 • www.ctcarmel.com • M-Th 9:00-6:00, Fri 9:00-5:00 and weekends by Appt.

35. IUPUI transcript figs.

36. No. 1 on Yelp’s list 39. Fit for duty 41. Commanded 42. Max & Erma 45. Inconsistent 47. Hamilton County lawman 49. No. 8 on Yelp’s list 50. Type of type 53. Dating from 54. Carmel HS pass catcher 55. Teen’s woe 56. PU mil. grp.

58. Commit perjury in Boone County Court 59. No. 29 on Yelp’s list 63. Raptors on a Bankers Life Fieldhouse scoreboard 64. Chambers at St. Vincent Heart Center 65. ISO strings 66. USN rank 67. Small island 68. Congressman Carson Down 1. IND transport 2. 100% 3. Urban Ladle serving 4. BMV tax type 5. Fashion Mall store, briefly 6. Midwest Fertility cells 7. Standards 8. Polynesian carvings 9. Wild cat 10. Fishers HS teachers’ favorites 11. “Very fancy!”

12. IU Natatorium suits 13. Big fuss 18. Bailiwick 23. Film buff’s channel 24. MCL dessert: pie ___

mode 26. Pay to play 27. Law & Order org.

29. Paintball sound 31. Concur 34. Low point 36. ISU frat letter 37. Indianapolis Bridge Center seat 38. Stick 39. Marion County Court rendering 40. Andrew Luck bobbleheads, e.g.

42. Strife

43. Sci-fi staple 44. On and ___ 45. Elegantly slender 46. Marina sights 48. Wicker material 51. Hoosier National Forest tree knot 52. Eagle Creek Park nest 55. Smoothie berry 57. Job-safety org.

60. GPS datum 61. WFYI news inits.

62. Gary-to-Westfield dir.

Answers on Page 27

Current in Noblesville What is your goal? www.currentnoblesville.com

25

August 14, 2018

TAKE $50 OFF YOUR 12 WEEK PACKAGE! NUTRITION I LOVE your success! www.fbfitness.com STRENGTH-TRAINING CARDIO • FLEXIBILITY CallExpert Today (317) 250-4848 in Weight Loss!

AFTER AFTER

Offer ends: 8/31/18

WWW.FBFITNESS.COM • CALL TODAY 317.250.4848 REAL RESULTS HAPPEN HERE!

1 on 1 Personal Training Weight Loss Expert

Cindy Sams Cindy Sams, Full-Body Fitness, LLC

Get your card in front of 128,087 households!

Call Dennis O’Malia @ 317.370.0749 for details

From tax return From accounting preparation to business to U.S. Tax Court transactions CPA-Attorney Since 1971

Full-Body Fitness, LLC

From protecting assets to estate planning

317-844-1303 • CPAttorney.com

1 on 1 Personal Training • Weight Loss Expert

3C Plumbing Inc. NTIAL PLUMBINGAFTER REASONABLY PRICED. RESIDEBEFORE

- water heaters - sump pumps - garbage disposals - bath & kitchen faucets - water softeners -

AFTER

REPAIRS.

BEFORE

Cy Clayton Cadwalader

cy@3CPlumbing.com

317.850.5114

16 years experience Free home inspection Guaranteed work/referrals

I LOVE your success!

Lic. # PC1Q701074

AFTER AFTER

Clean of Hearts Cleaning Service

HERE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Protect Your Assets For Your Children and Grandchildren

Collecting dust since 2005

• Estate Planning & Reviews • Power of Attorney • Health Care • Wills Directives • Trusts • Living Wills • Pet Trusts

• Residential Cleaning • Cindy Move Ins/Move Outs Sams • Full-Body Quality Service Fitness, LLC on 1 Personal Training • Weight Loss Expert • 1Free Quote • Satisfaction Guaranteed

Law Office of

Wesley N. Hoppenrath

3501 Westfield Rd, Suite 101 • Westfield IN (317) 913-2828 info@hoppenrathlaw.com • www.hoppenrathlaw.com

Member of the Indiana and Indianapolis Bar Associations

WALLA PAINTING Small Local Business - Servicing Hamilton County 2010-2017 Angie’s List Service Award Winner Fully Insured and Bonded - FREE ESTIMATES Discounts on High Quality Paints

317-430-7684 • cleanofheartscleaningservice.com Insured & Bonded

• Interior / Exterior • Full Prep / Clean Service • Walls, Trim, Cabinets • Ext Trim, Siding, Brick

High Quality Service at an Affordable Price

wallapainting.com 317.656.7045

(Mon-Fri)

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS

Since 1993

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

Denture Repairs Same Day

Insurance Specialist ROSE ROOFING Storm Damage

Prosthodontics of Central Indiana

848-7634

www.centennialremodelers.com

“JEFF” OF ALL TRADES • PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL • TILING, CARPENTRY & MORE! TURN YOUR ‘TO DO’ LIST INTO A ‘TO DONE’ LIST

HANDYMAN SERVICES, LLC.

FREE ESTIMATES

Licensed, insured & bonded

317-797-8181

• Kitchen/Bath Remodeling • Custom Decks • Finished Basements • Ceramic Tile • Wood Floors • Doors & Windows • Interior & Exterior Painting • Drywall • Plumbing & Electrical

Gary D. Simpson Office: 317-660-5494 Cell: 317-703-9575 Free Estimates & Satisfaction Guaranteed

• Roofing and Siding • Room Additions • Power Washing • Decorative & Regular Concrete • Handyman Services

simpsonconstructionservices.com

www.jeffofalltrades.net - Insured & Bonded

COME TO THE SPECIALISTS! Free oral examination and denture assessment with any repair.

We make implant over dentures and fixed implant restorations

Prosthodontics of Central Indiana 11405 N. Pennsylvania St. #110 Carmel, IN, 46032 (Just South of 116th St.)

317-574-0866

www.prosthodonticsIN.com

Member Central Indiana

$35 OFF

Any job of $250 or more “JEFF” OF ALL TRADES 317-797-8181 Coupon must be presented at time of estimate.

Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.

Offer expires 8/31/18.

Protect what matters most.

Home | Life | Auto | Business

317.846.5554 shepherdins.com

26

August 14, 2018

FINE BATHROOMS

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

- Installs Over New or Existing Gutters - Lifetime Transferable Warranty - Made in the USA - Free In Home Evaluation - Evening and Weekend Appointments - Family Owned for Over 30 years AbSOLUTELy NO HIGH prESSUrE SALES

Complete Bathroom Remodeling -Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Installations -Custom Showers -Leak and Mold Solutions -Low Maintenance Choices Learn more at:

www.iwantanewbathroom.com

• Kitchen Cabinets • www.gutterhelmet.com

Classifieds

For pricing e-mail your ad to classifieds@youarecurrent.com

Anderson Construction Services

• Interior/Exterior

317-485-7330

VISA, MasterCard accepted. Reach 128,087 homes weekly

• Residen�al/Commercial

Jorge Escalante

317-397-9389 pain�hetownred2007@gmail.com

SERVICES

SERVICES

LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING

Will mow lawns, do Spring Clean Up, trim shrubs, remove or trim some trees, clean out houses, garages, basements, attics, gutters, paint, do odd jobs, demo small buildings, provide personal services.

Fully Insured.

Text or call Jay 574-398-2135; shidelerjay@gmail.com www.jayspersonalservices.com/

Locally owned/operated over 40 YRS

• • • • • •

SPRING CLEAN UP MULCH MOWING FERTILIZING TEAR OUT/REPLACE FREE ESTIMATES CALL 317-491-3491

10% OFF

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD

Pet & House Sitting Service

GUITAR LESSONS

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

www.pawpatrolindy.com 18 years Experience

317-802-6565 317-432-1627

“The Safe and Reliable Alternative to Boarding”

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

10% off Gutter, Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing

Insured/Bonded Serving Carmel & Westfield

(Offer expires 8-31-18)

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

GET RICH AT

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

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

Karen Tanner Real Estate Group Annie Greenberg Schweiger REALTOR/Broker

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

With Baker Scott

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

910-6990

.com

Nick’s Tree Service AVAILABLE SERVICES

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

Michael.Pettygrove@infb.com

Guitar Lessons

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

CALL TODAY! (317) 524-9100 AUCTION

August 14, 2018

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

GARAGE SALE

NOW HIRING

GARAGE SALE

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

MUSIC DULCIMER FOLK MUSIC

For your next event!

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

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

RENTAL CARMEL HOME FOR RENT

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

NOW HIRING

NOW HIRING

HELP WANTED:

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

NOW HIRING

NOW HIRING

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

NOW HIRING

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

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

Part-time inside sales/telemarketer position.

Email info@youarecurrent.com

LIKE TO SEW & CREATE?

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

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

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

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

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

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

MUSIC

27

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

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

PUZZLE ANSWERS

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

Training begins NOW to start presenting in August!

Candidates must possess the following skills/abilities:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gourmet Chefs and more!

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

PUZZLE ANSWERS

Put your love of food and people to work.

Start a career with Market District today!

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

Market District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

YOUR CLASSIFIED HERE EMAIL CLASSIFIEDS@YOUARECURRENT.COM

28

August 14, 2018

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

Do you love your job?

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

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

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

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

Email career@talktotucker.com today for your discount.

YOUR STORY STARTS HERE. TalkToTucker.com

1OO REALTORS

1918 - 2018