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APC forwards Grand Park Hotel Compiled by Noah Alatza • news@currentinwestfield.com The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission met July 11. The next APC meeting is 7 p.m. July 25 at City Hall, 130 Penn St. For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

What happened: APC approved Grand Park Springhill Suites detailed development plan unanimously, forwarding it to the city council.

What it means: The proposal would be for a new 95,705-square-foot hotel on approximately three acres of land south of 191st Street at Grand Park.

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Council approves amendments for real estate, roundabout Compiled by Noah Alatza news@currentinwestfield.com

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What it means: • Northpoint Subdivision: The 314-acre site is at the southwest corner of Ind. 38 and Grassy Branch Road. It was previously known as the Aurora Project.

There are 250 single-family homes and 17 commercial blocks. Since the last APC meeting, the size of a commerce park has decreased 15 percent, and the new housing development expanded to 91 acres. The City of Westfield has secured federal dollars to expand East Street to Ind. 38. Nobody spoke on the proposed development.

• Spring Mill Station Planned Unit Development District: The PUD already comprises the southeast corner of 161st Street and Spring Mill Road. The purpose of the amendment is to address replacing existing monument signs to alternative signage, screening in mechanical equipment and approving the use of a drive-thru for a multi-tenant building.

Nobody spoke on the proposal. It was sent to the city council with a positive recommendation.

• Springmill Grand Station PUD District: More commercial development, res-

taurants and a playground are coming to five acres on Spring Mill Road north of 161st Street. The developer plans to keep buffer tree zones on the north and south sides of the property. Two community members spoke. Kurt DeLong owns property to the north and south.

He was concerned about a potential “breach of covenants” and claimed he did not see “adequate parking.” Jeff Ryan, from Executive Investments in Fishers, who partially owns the property, said he “would like to see if he could work with the developer.” Other concerns with the plan is the lack of buffering to the south and parking issues, Ryan said.

• Oak Manor and Lancashire at Oak Manor PUD District: Allows for more singlefamily development and an associated plat for the property. There are 60 to 70 family units detached to lots south of Kroger on Ind. 32 off Gunther Boulevard.

It was originally zoned for 180 condominiums, but the developer came back to APC to request an amendment change to add single-family and townhomes. Base pricing for the homes start at $175,000.

The Westfield City Council met July 10. The next meeting is July 24 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 130 Penn St. For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

What happened: Amendments to Unified Development Ordinance and the Hall & House Planned Unit Development Ordinance passed unanimously.

What it means: The six-acre site includes a real estate area on the southeast corner of Wheeler Road and Ind. 32. It would include the Monon Marketplace and Ricker’s signs.

What happened: An Osborne Trails amendment asked for 25 additional acres into the existing planned unit development.

What it means: Osborne Trails will allow for real estate development directly north of Grand Park along 191st Street. A new roundabout also would reconfigure portions of Horton Road. The new traffic pattern would be merged with an entrance and exit at both Springmill Road and 191st Street. Another section would connect 193rd Street to Horton Road. Real estate work for the project would be to the west of Horton Road. The proposal would not be adopted until September, at the earliest. Council member Cindy Spoljaric questioned the zoning area. The amendment was forwarded to the Aug. 8 Advisory Plan Commission meeting for further review.

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Hamilton County 4-H Fair begins this week

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County 4-H Fair will begin this week at the fairgrounds at 2003 Pleasant St. in Noblesville, running July 20-24.

In addition to more than 4,000 4-H projects event on display, fairgoers can see baby chicks and rabbits, experience a grain bin safety simulation, enjoy live music, dance demonstrations and food – including elephant ears, corn on the cob, funnel cakes, walking tacos, milkshakes, pork chops, rib eyes, lamb burgers, rabbit brats, lemon shake-ups and more.

Mark these community-favorite events on your calendar: • 4-H Robotics Demonstration — Noon to 4 p.m. July 20 • Blood drive — 2 to 6 p.m. July 20 and 21. Blood drive participants will receive special discounts for fair food and a free ticket to the Indiana State Fair. The mobile unit will be north of the Swine Barn.

• Greg Rhodes Concert — 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., July 21 • Homemade Ice Cream Contest — 6:30 p.m. July 22. Bring the family recipe and join the fun at the Homemade Ice Cream Contest. The contest will be held on the east side of the Show Arena and is open to all Hamilton County residents. Each team (two to four people) will have 40 minutes to make their favorite ice cream recipe. Prizes will be awarded in youth and adult categories for electric freezer and hand crank freezer. Teams must furnish their own supplies and register in the 4-H office by 10 a.m. July 21. To learn more, visit extension.purdue.edu/

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• Cooke and Belle Concert — 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. July 22 • Extension Homemakers Food & Craft Show — All day, July 22 and 23. The Hamilton County Extension Homemakers are sponsoring an open food and craft show.

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22. To obtain a complete list of guidelines, divisions and classes, stop by the Purdue Extension Hamilton County Office, or call 317-776-0854. Entry forms can be found at extension.purdue.edu/hamilton, or participants may register from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. July 22 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. An entry fee of $1 per item is payable at time of entry.

Cornfields & Crossroads Concert — 2 to 4 p.m. July 23 South Harbor Studio Concert — 5 p.m. July 23 Pet Parade — 6 p.m. July 23. Youth and their pets can explore their creativity by dressing in costumes to participate in the Hamilton County 4-H Pet Parade, held in the Rabbit Tent (west of the O.V. Winks building). Participants must be 2-8 years of age and be accompanied by their favorite pet. All participants will receive a ribbon, and awards will be given to the most creative participants.

Registration is at 5:30 p.m. Proof of rabies vaccinations must be provided at time of registration.

Color Me Green Fun Run — 11:30 a.m. July 24. Hamilton County residents can join the Hamilton County 4-H Program in its third annual 1-mile Color Me Green Fun Run. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. in front of the commercial tent on the south side of the fairgrounds. The cost to participate is $10. Proceeds from the event will go to the Purdue Extension Hamilton County Education Fund for youth programming. Volunteers also will be collecting canned goods during registration. All goods collected will be donated to a local food pantry.

Youth Talent Contest — 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. July 24

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“MemoryMeals” – Slowing cognitive decline through diet. See a cooking demonstration while learning more about MemoryMeals and the MIND Diet – Monday, August 14, 10:00-noon (Please RSVP to Sherry at 317.826.6080) “Open House” – Tour our beautiful retirement community and meet our residents – Thursday, August 22, 2-4:00 p.m.

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dispatches Correction – In the July 11 edition of Current in Westfield, there was an error in the story “Karl Harford Golf Outing returns to Wood Wind.” Those who killed Harford are not students of Ball State University, and the scholarship recipient, in the caption, was Katherine Bird.

Seeking historical photos — Current in Westfield is looking to gather historical photos from the city and community for a regular feature within the publication, “Back in the Day.” Credit for each submission will be given to images sent with a short description and approximate date. For more information, or to submit photos or ideas, please contact Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com.

Anderson graduates – More than 500 undergraduate and graduate students received degrees during Anderson University’s commencement ceremony. Graduates from Westfield are Amanda Paige Brooks, Kira Nerese Crites, Sarah DeCarlo, Jessica Thaman and Ian Wray.

Westfield asks residents for parks survey – The City of Westfield is asking residents to take a survey regarding local parks systems. Results will then be implemented into the city’s five-year parks plan.

The survey is open through Aug. 4. To take the survey, visit westfieldwelcome.com/ parks_survey/.

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Produce-donation program announced— The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District and The Farmers Bank have partnered to launch a new program that encourages the public to donate fresh produce for county food pantries. Every Monday, until Sept. 25, the public may drop off produce donations to the Sheridan branch of The Farmers Bank, 987 S. White Ave. between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Every Wednesday until Sept. 27, the public may drop off produce donations to the Noblesville branch of The Farmers Bank, 16940 Clover Rd., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. All donations will stay local and be given to food pantries in Sheridan and Noblesville. People are welcome to donate produce they have grown themselves or that they have purchased at farmers markets or grocery stores. No donation is too small; even smaller donations of a few tomatoes or a few ears of corn all add up and make an impact on local food insecurity. For more about the summer produce donation program, call 317-773-2181, or emailcara.culp@hamiltoncounty.in.gov.

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Locals consider replacing Kenley

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com After a quarter century serving in the Indiana State Senate, 72-year-old Noblesville Republican Luke Kenley election has announced he will retire Sept. 30, leading to a caucus to replace him.

A date hasn’t been set but several names have been floated as possible candidates to replace Kenley, including Megan Wiles, president of the Noblesville City Council; Sue Finkam, president of the Carmel City Council; and Scott Willis, a business owner and marine who ran against Kenley in the last primary.

MEGAN WILES — Kenley has encouraged Wiles to seek the seat. On July 10, she officially threw her name in for the District 20 senate seat. She began her first term in 2016 and replaced Greg O’Conner as council president for 2017. Wiles is the executive Wiles director of the Riverview Health Foundation and previously served as president of Legacy Fund.

SUE FINKAM — She has represented Car-

mel’s northeast district on city council since 2012 and has been a resident of since 2005. She was the founding chairperson of PorchFest, an early fall outdoor music festival.

Finkam She’s a past board member for the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and former president/member of Carmel-Clay Kiwanis Club.

On July 11, Finkam told Current she is officially running.

SCOTT WILLIS — The Westfield resident ran against Kenley previously because he felt the General Assembly needs to change the formula for school funding, which would return Hamilton County schools to some of the top in the state for Willis dollars per student. Willis lost in the 2016 primary to Kenley with less than 40 percent of the vote.

“I am considering it,” he said. “I have meetings scheduled over the next few days with key people in the party to explore another run.”

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ISTEP error detected at WMS

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“Our A-F school rating very well could be affected,” said Lynn Schemel, WWS’s director of Organizational Systems, Assessments and Announcements. “This was just State officials are investigating how stuone session out of multiple sessions. Howdents in at least 20 schools across Indiana, ever, there is no effect on students including Westfield, schools were mistakenly because they are in seventh grade.

They will not have to retake the allowed to use calcutest.” lators while taking ISTEP standardDuring a portion of the math ized math exams in April. testing, students were provided acThe Indiana Dept. of Education cess to a calculator. IDOE selected has invalidated scores for approxiPearson to administer the test. The mately 700 students, including 34 Schemel education company incorrectly told from Westfield Middle School. Most schools that calculators were permitted of the others were from northern Indiana’s during the sections of ISTEP+. Schemel said Rochester school district. Westfield Middle the district noticed conflicting information School has notified parents that April ISTEP from a webinar that was provided beforeresults for some students will be marked hand with current exam instructions. as Undetermined. State education officials “We contacted a (Pearson) representative said requirements from the U.S. Dept. of who told us we were fine,” she said. “But Education mean the test results must two days into testing we noticed kids at be invalidated. There is a possibility that Westfield Middle School will not meet its 95 that building were affected by this, so we shut testing down immediately. However, percent participation rate due to the error, 34 kids had already taken it that were alwhich could contribute to a letter grade lowed the accommodations.” lower than an “A” for the school and disSchemel also noted some 300 other trict. The invalidated test results also could students could have been affected had the affect the school’s accountability grade, district not immediately halted testing. the department said.

Meet your teacher: Renee Beckner Grade/subject at what school: Sixthgrade language arts, Westfield Intermediate School.

Number of years teaching: 17 Background/Schooling (college and high school): • Benton Central High School, Oxford, Ind. • B.S. Elementary Education with reading minor and kindergarten endorsement, Purdue University.

• Multiple graduate courses, Purdue University, Indiana University and Indiana Wesleyan Why did you become a teacher?

“I knew from a very young age that I wanted to be a teacher and help to educate children. My positive experiences in elementary, middle and high school continued to confirm that this was the career path for me. I have a passion for learning and want to instill that love of learning in others.”

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What do you encourage parents to do at home to help their children strengthen particular skills? “Read. Show your child that you are a reader, too. Read aloud to your child, read together, have a discussion about what you have read together. Read a book, then watch the movie, talk about how the two were similar and different.”

Name your favorite movie. “‘The Goonies.’”

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“REO Speedwagon.”

What’s something your students might not know about you? “I grew up on a sheep farm in northwest Indiana.”

Clemson University – Emma C. Ressler, of Westfield, has been named to the Dean’s List at Clemson University for the spring 2017 semester. Ressler is majoring in General Engineering.

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Willow Creek is the only neighborhood in the City of Westfield that has only one entrance and exit on a state road. roads Indiana Dept. of Transportation officials, local police, city leaders and residents met July 5 to discuss what the future of Ind. 32 might look like. There has been speculation about widening the road from two to four lanes, but the process might be at least five years out or more.

“We still must complete a traffic study while spending as little of taxpayers’ money as we can,” said Christopher Myers, communications director for INDOT’s Greenfield district. “(The Ind. 32) corridor goes east to west through the entire state, and it will take significant time to complete the study.”

Residents of Willow Creek raised doubts about expanding Ind. 32. In spite of increased traffic at the front of the neighborhood, accidents have actually decreased, according to state records.

“Speed makes this intersection very severe,” Westfield Police Dept. officer Mike Wheeler said. “People are just not paying attention to the roadway.”

INDOT said work for the project would be based on whether monetary funds are available. After the U.S. 31 Westfield exten-

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sion to I-465, the state said it wants to hear community input before any major changes take effect. Since Ind. 32 is controlled by the state, Westfield has virtually no say about what it might look like in the future. “(INDOT) has been asked for the improvements of the road, but I cannot tell you what we can and cannot do at this point.

(Willow Creek) is a high-quality comparative to other neighborhoods that also share a border with major thoroughfares across the state,” Myers said.

A roundabout potentially could be coming to East Street outside downtown Westfield. The project also could be at least five years out but nothing is finalized.

“We are working for the best with Westfield for the long term,” Myers said. “But if we can do anything in the short term, we will for sure look to do it.”

about. The closure is expected to last WESTFIELD 60 days The Monon Trail was supposed to NOBLESVILLE close at 161st Street beginning July On Ind. 38 between Ind. 32 in 11 for grading and cement work.

Noblesville and I-69 in PendleThe closing has been delayed. ton, road crews are working The trail will be maintained to repave portions of the and passable during the delay.

CONSTRUCTION highway. A slow lane is in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 East 151st Street is closed p.m. Monday through Saturfor the construction of a day until approximately July 28. roundabout at Westfield Boulevard. The CARMEL closure is expected to last 60 days. MotorConstruction continues on a new roundists traveling eastbound along East 151st about at Carmel Drive and Guilford Road.

Street will encounter detour routing, which This will be a full closure of the intersection will bypass roundabout construction at the for 45 days,. Detour routes will be marked as new intersection of East 151st Street and Pennsylvania and Range Line Road or Main Westfield Boulevard between Greyhound Street and 116th Street.

Pass and U.S. 31. Target will only be accesTowne Road and 106th Street is closed sible to traffic from the east, so customers for roundabout construction. approaching from the west will need to Hazel Dell Parkway and 116th Street is utilize the detour route. Eastbound traffic still closed for roundabout construction. crossing U.S. 31 at 151st Street will need to Spring Mill Road is closed south of the utilize the detour or approach 151st Street Main Street roundabout to 116th Street exfrom U.S. 31 north or south. cept for local traffic. Motorists are encourCasey Road is closed north of Ind. 32 for aged to use Illinois Street as a detour. The approximately a half-mile for the construcclosure is expected to last until fall. tion of the Ditch Road extension round-

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Thrive Christian Church held a grand opening last month at its new site in Westfield at 15091 Towne Rd. (Left) Lead pastor Graham Richards pauses with his wife, Angela, before a church tour. (Above) Kyla Deckard enjoys popcorn. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

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Graduate profile: Tori Waters Tori Waters graduated from Westfield High School in 2013. She graduated from Ball State University last December with a degree in elementary education and a minor in psychology and counseling. She resides in New Mexico and is a kindergarten teacher.

Q: What was your favorite subject in high school?

A: I had a passion for English. There was always something about reading and writing that spoke to me. To this day, I still have a passion for reading and writing, and I have my experiences with English classes to thank for that.

Q: Do you remember your most influential high school class or teacher?

A: The most influential person to me in high school was not actually a teacher.

Without a doubt, it was the school nurse Rebecca West. Without her, high school would have been far harder for me than it was. Rebecca was my saving grace during my time at Westfield High School due to my cystic fibrosis. Every sick day, she was there. Every bad day, she was there.

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First Party on the Patio of the season held

Marc Griffith and Mel Jones chat during the event.

On June 28, the first Party on the Patio of the season was held at My Father’s Garden. Teresa Skelton, executive director of the Downtown Westfield Association, pauses with David Duba during the event. For future events, visit the Downtown Westfield Association Facebook page. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

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Local teacher serves as co-founder for nonprofit, helps build school in Kenya

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Constance Horner went to Kenya for the first time in 2011 when her father, a doctor, invited her to go. Horner is a kindergarten teacher at Washington Woods Elementary School, and the invitation came at an cover story opportune time for her.

“I was pretty burnt out on teaching at the time, and the only thing they had for me to do (in Kenya) was go to a school, so I went to the school and I was just amazed at the kids, the teaching styles, the eagerness to learn,” Horner said. “It reinvigorated my love of teaching because these kids were passionate about learnHorner ing, and they would come as soon as school opened.”

The reigniting of Horner’s passion led her to co-found the Touch a Community Foundation in the United States. Her co-founders, Isaac “Mapesa” Kokonya and Joseph Barasa, live in the Kongoni village of Kenya.

The group wanted to start a school but first had to teach widows to be self-sufficient and feed the children.

“We had wanted to start a school at first, but the children we were going to be teaching were hungry, and they were living with their grandmothers,” Horner said. “(Their parents) left them with these widows, and the widows had no way to make an income or support their grandkids. They were hungry, and we know you can’t learn when you’re hungry.”

The group explored areas of Kongoni and leased six acres of land. It then taught widows how to plant maize, a crop similar to corn. Plans for Greenland Preparatory School came next.

In January, the school was built in two weeks. It includes a kitchen and three classrooms. Classes are for early childhood development, which include a baby, middle and top class. The top class is similar to kindergarten in the U.S. There also are Class 1 and Class 2, which are equivalent to first and second grade, respectively.

“We started that and we thought we were going to start with one class of 22 kids and one teacher, maybe two, but when the community found out we were building a school they were like, ‘Please take our kids.’ So instead of 22 kids, we went up to like 85 kids,” Horner said. “They wanted us to go to Class 3, but we are not there yet.”

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by Kongoni, Kenya, widows are displayed in Constance Horner’s Washington Woods Elementary School classroom. (Photo by Sadie Hunter) (Left) Kenyan children Victoria, with her brother Joseph on her back. Victoria now attends Greenland Preparatory School.

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There are five teachers. In June, Horner went to the village to see the school’s progress and plan for the future with her partners.

“Kids just come and are so excited about being there, and to be able to get two meals a day,” she said.

Recently, Horner and her partners purchased two more points of land. There are 10 points in an acre. Land is expensive in Kenya, approximately $10,000 per acre.

“We were lucky enough to start out with two or three points of land in the beginning, but we got a donation and were able to buy another seven points, so we had an acre,” Horner said. “Right now, we are working on our second acre. What we recently did was start some agriculture, planted some maize, carrots, onions, kale, sweet potatoes and Irish potatoes. What we’re trying to accomplish is get enough land to grow crops and feed the school and make the school self-sustained.”

The group also is trying to help Kongoni’s widows become self-sufficient as well. Some are learning to sew and make bags, but Horner said any trade will help.

“We are trying to find a way to make a living and thought

sewing could be a good project to start and learn,” Horner said. “We want them all to be self-sustained. We want to teach them some skill.”

Horner plans to return to Kongoni for a week in October during Westfield Washington Schools’ fall break.

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learning together in different continents Through Constance Horner’s involvement in Kongoni, Kenya, Washington Woods Elementary School students may get a taste of what education looks like in a different continent. Horner and WWES are looking into possible Skype or video conferences between Horner’s kindergarten class and classes at Greenland Preparatory School in Kenya. Possibilities include trading ideas and seeing a typical day in the life at each school.

“With the academic standards that we have to do, kindergarten has become the new first grade,” Horner said of America’s education system. “When do they get that time to be a 5-year-old? When do they get to use their imagination, and become the person they’re going to be? So when I go to Kenya, it’s amazing. They’re the most humble people I’ve ever met.”

WWES Principal Scott Williams is on board with the possibility of connecting the schools.

“We’re excited to find ways to connect with Miss Horner’s Kenyan school,” he stated. “We’re exploring low-tech and high-tech ideas, from pen pal clubs using email or written letters; video exchanges sent via social (media) platforms; and Skyping if we can. We’re eager to find ways to help our students find their voices and learn about and from each other.​”

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Commentary by Terry Anker We might know spine. Certainly, we’ve learned the definition of cover. But what is the fore edge, hinge and free endpaper?

Our lexicon must include hand-stitched, end-stained and hardbound. Although one would be hard-pressed to find someone who has never held a book, few of us show more than a limited command of the vocabulary required to describe its many components. Most focus on the ink at its most fundamental, the ideas. The means of conveyance, well, means very little.

For generations, we humans have scribbled our hopes, aspirations and accumulated knowledge into the most permanent and accessible forms our technology would allow. From stone tablets to books took centuries; yet, the conversion to the digital may be done in a single lifetime (or less).

The great mass of collected human knowledge has largely been made electronic.

Convenience, low-cost and adjustable font size has driven us to rethink the way we approach how we absorb information. And so what?

Bits and bytes are increasingly controlling the way we live. Currency, communication, and, now, data all move without any of the pesky need for an actual physical specie. Still, is it wise to judge a Kindle by its cover? If a book is edited not with a pen but with a keyboard, can we show its evolution, or devolution, from one iteration to the next?

Someone recently reminded that books, by their very nature, are romantic and mysterious objects. At sight, we don’t know what they will bring us. Will our smartphone come to embody the same promise?

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

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R EADE R ’ S V I E W Understanding our president Editor, Our president, Donald Trump, reminds me of the men of the 1950s. These men, who just returned from World War II, were tough, not afraid of hard work and commanded respect, discipline and no nonsense. They were not afraid to speak their minds, the opposite of being politically correct. These men became fathers and raised functional families. They moved back into the communities and became the future principals, teachers, public servants, doctors, construction workers, farmers, community leaders and more. They were everywhere in the lives of children who looked up to them for discipline and leadership.

Our president is tall and has broad shoulders, shoulders that are carrying a very heavy load of trying to sew back our divided country, set the record straight to other countries that we won’t take any nonsense from them and the load of

bringing back the middle class, which is the pillar class holding up our nation.

During the 2016 presidential campaign, from the primaries to the final two contenders, President Trump shared information that was not commonly known to the average American, such as other countries not paying their fair share of promised debts and the recent Paris Climate Change Agreement. Just these two examples show billions of dollars being sucked away from our middle class.

Even though our president is a billionaire, he does understand the needs of hardworking Americans and their families. He is trying to bring back our country to what it was during the 1950s, when our nation hummed with jobs and growing families. The United States was respected world-wide at that time, and we need to get back there again.

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I pretty much live at Meijer. Six to seven gallons of milk a week, five boxes of cereal, two bunches of bananas ... humor you get the picture. The point is, I have my grocery shopping down to a fine art. Many of you, however, do not. So here ya go.

Have a list. This is Grocery 101 here, people. A list won’t prevent you from buying things not on the list but will ensure you get everything that your family deemed important enough to actually write on the list. Doo’s deodorant, Maddie’s pencil sharpener, cat food, etc., — essentials that you will definitely hear about if forgotten.

Just do it!

I shouldn’t have to mention this, but I realize I am dealing with amateurs: Always park as close to a cart corral as possible.

Only use the self-check line if 75 percent of your items are pre-packaged. You are not a professional cashier! You have not memorized the scan code for radicchio!

Never get in the check-out line behind women over the age of 30 (unless it’s me).

Rather, shoot for male patrons. They purchase less, never use coupons and usually pay with cash. Men don’t want to be there, so they’re focused on a quick exit.

Organize your goods on the conveyor belt into these categories: cold/frozen products, boxed goods, cans/jars, produce and smooshables. This allows for an efficient bagging process and ensures that dairy and meat stay colder (Doo always teases me about this whenever I allow him to tag along, but just this weekend I had a cashier actually thank me for my anal retentive organization and confirm that this technique does in fact speed up check-out. Take that, Doo!). Make me proud! Peace out.

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

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Hal was the host of several children’s television shows in Indianapolis throughout his 43-year career, including a longtime gig on WFBM-TV (now WRTV-6), where he introduced Three Stooges movie shorts. In 1965, Fryar was cast in the original Three Stooges movie, “The Outlaws Is Coming,” playing the part of Johnny Ringo. In 2008, he was inducted into the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame.

Hal loved performing on live TV, a passion he and I shared. But there was a strain in our relationship — a mock competition between us. It began when Hal boasted that the Three Stooges hit him in the face with a pie, citing it as proof of his friendship with the trio.

Not to be outdone, I proudly proclaimed that I had once been similarly victimized by the one and only Soupy Sales when he came to Indy to perform at Crackers Com-

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edy Club. Soupy agreed to do a live WISH-TV shoot from his hotel. That morning, as we planned, I waited at the elevator until he exited to the lobby. I mentioned to Soupy how much older he looked. When a waiter walked by carrying a pie, Soupy nabbed it and smooshed it squarely in my face.

The last time Hal Fryar and I spoke, we compared proper pie-throwing techniques.

The pie, which is usually shaving cream on a paper plate should be placed on the face using an upward motion. No grinding permitted. One eye of the recipient should be kept free of pie so he can navigate safely to a bathroom to clean up.

Useless information, you say? Not to a comedy artist like Hal. Months ago, when Hal discovered that his cancer had returned, he lamented to his son, Gary, “Gosh darn it, I was really looking forward to my 90s.” Direct and right on target. Just like a pie in the face.

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Westfield financial advisor Rodney Jones has signed a production deal for the first season of a new online fifinance nancial news TV show. The program will be filmed at the Ambitious Media Studios in Winter Park, Fla. “The RL Jones Show” will be hosted by Jones. The first season will consist of 13 episodes and focus on business news from around the world.

“I want this show to educate people on different financial subjects,” Jones said. “I really want to get the information out there to people so they can make good, solid financial choices.”

Jones signed the production deal following his own success. He has 27 years of experience helping clients achieve financial goals and is regarded as one of the premier advisors in the nation.

In 1990, after attending Southern Illinois University and Butler University, Jones earned his designation of Life Underwriters Training and began educating clients and professionals on insurance and finances.

Jones owns two businesses, RL Jones Insurance Group and RL Jones Financial Group.

Besides hosting a new show, Jones is a best-selling author and was selected as one of America’s Premier Experts, which

No insurance claim needed – Insurance is a great thing when you have a significant loss. There are some situations, however, when avoiding a claim and absorbing the loss is more cost-effective than filing a claim. For example, if the amount of an auto repair is just slightly over the deductible, you might be better off to pay the extra out-of-pocket expense yourself. Filing a claim can cause your rates to increase by more than the amount you ended up paying.

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BATHROOMS Westfield resident Rodney Jones recently signed a deal for a new online TV show. (Submitted photo)

recognizes leaders across various industries. Jones is a co-producer for a documentary about the life and legend of Jack Canfield, “The Soul of Success: The Jack Canfield Story.” The documentary is due out in the fall.

“Oftentimes, clients are bombarded with financial news from everywhere,” Jones said. “I have been in the business 27 years, and I want to be someone that viewers can trust.”

The show will be released through the Success Network, available on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon as well as Facebook and YouTube. “The RL Jones Show” is set to be distributed in the fall.

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Reduce trip expenses – Planning a major trip soon? You might want to get a new credit card for those vacation expenses.

Many credit cards brands (especially airline-branded cards) offer huge sign-up bonuses if you spend a certain amount in the first three months. So get the card, put your vacation expenses on it, pay it off and reap the rewards for your next vacation.

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Stem cells repair tissue around them, donating mitochondria and other vital parts to diseased cells. If science repair is impossible, they turn themselves into new and healthy young tissue. This allows for the healing of virtually any organ. When infused intravenously, stem cells initially concentrate in the lungs and multiply there. This is why they are so useful in treating COPD, cystic fibrosis and other lung conditions.

As the stem cells continuously multiply, their function is long-lived. In addition to being therapeutic on their own, they also promote your body’s own stem cells to become more vital and active.

This aids in healing, but more importantly, is the basis for rejuvenation.

Umbilical cord stem cells come from the donated cord blood of healthy newborns and, because of that, they do not present ethical concerns. Umbilical cord stem cells are not known to cause immune rejection or transmit genetic diseases. Stem cells are widely used to

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Stem cells also possess powerful anti-inflammatory properties, so they suppress infections and help antibiotics be more effective.

Each umbilical cord stem cell infusion prolongs life and prevents diseases. This is why they may be used prophylactically, allowing healthy people to stay healthy.

By regulating the immune system, umbilical cord stem cells prevent cancer, slow down aging and improve well-being. With regular use of umbilical cord stem cells, humanity will change. We will live longer and be healthier. It is estimated that living to age 160 and older will be common.

It is hard to fathom the true scope of benefits that stem cells can provide.

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Pints for Preemies — Do you enjoy beer and supporting babies getting breastmilk?

Then don’t miss this event – Pints For Preemies from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 24 at Bier Brewery & Tap Room, 5133 E. 65th St., Indianapolis. This is a 21 and over event. All proceeds benefit The Milk Bank. For more, visit themilkbank.org/pintsforpreemies.

Watermelon health benefits – Not only is watermelon a refreshing summer treat, it is packed full of health benefits, including: 1. Vitamin C boosts immunity.

2. The high water content helps detoxify the body.

3. The antioxidants protect the skin, reduce inflammation and regulate pH levels.

4. Beta carotene boosts eye health.

5. The low calorie count helps with weight management.

Source: Naturalon.com Free meditation class – Sahaja Meditation Indiana presents a free mediation class at 7 p.m. on Fridays at Old National Bank, 1430 S. Range Line Rd. For more, visit IndianaMeditation.org.

Health and fitness classes – Witham Health Services offers several health and fitness classes for all ages and fitness levels. Classes include: Breastfeeding Education, Diabetes Management, Rock Steady Boxing, Silver Sneakers Tai Chi and more. Some classes are free. For more, visit witham.org or call 765-485-8120.

Support groups available – Witham Health Services offers a variety of support groups for those in need of the services. Groups include: Alzheimer’s Support, Cancer Support and more. The groups are free and meet monthly. For more, visit witham.org or call 765-485-8120.

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IU Health expands urgent care news@currentinwestfield.com Residents of the northside will gain new options for highly skilled immediate care as Indiana University healthcare Health opens two new urgent care centers this summer. The first, in Broad Ripple, opened July 11. The second, on the border of Noblesville/Carmel, will open in mid-August.

Both sites are firsts for IU Health. The urgent care center at 1036 Broad Ripple Ave. is the first for IU Health inside the I-465 loop. The Hamilton County site, along the border of Noblesville and Carmel at Hazel Dell Parkway and 146th Street, is the first urgent care center for IU Health in Hamilton County.

The Broad Ripple location is a fully remodeled former bank branch while the Hamilton County center will co-occupy a new, stand-alone building with an IU Health primary care clinic and rehabilitation and physical therapy offices.

Providers focus on treating a range of less-acute ailments, including sprains and strains, cuts needing stitches, infections and allergic reactions, and broken bones using on-site X-ray machines. Both sites

The Noblesville/Carmel location will open later this summer. (Submitted photo)

will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. No appointments are needed.

“We are proud to open our latest urgent care centers in Broad Ripple and Hamilton County, bringing new options for convenient and affordable care to these markets,” stated Ron Stiver, president of IU Health system clinical services.

According to a news release from IU, average wait times at an urgent care center are less than an hour, and typical out-ofpocket costs run $30 to $100.

IU Health’s four other urgent care centers in the Indianapolis area opened in 2015 and 2016 in Brownsburg (90 E. Garner Rd.), Greenwood (996 S. State Rd. 135), Lawrence/ Fort Harrison (9165 Otis Ave.) and Plainfield (2455 E. Main St.).

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Fancy, fun summer drinks Content and photos courtesy of Ocean Prime restaurant Mix up one of these sweet and summery drinks to enjoy lakeor pool-side this season.

cucumber gimlet Ingredients: • 1 2/2 oz. Bombay Sapphire Gin • 1 oz. Fresh squeezed lime juice • 1 oz. Simple Syrup • 4 to 5 Slices of cucumber Preparation: Fill service glass with ice. Add cucumber, fresh lime, simple syrup to tin. Muddle with 3 ice cubes until cucumber is dissolved. Add ice to shaker to fill halfway. Shake gently and strain into iced service glass. Garnish with a serpentine cucumber slice (Submitted photos)

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Ingredients: • 1 1/2 oz. Asian Pear-Infused Finlandia Grapefruit • 1/2 oz. Fresh squeezed lime juice • 1/4 oz. Cinnamon syrup 1 oz. Izze Grapefruit Soda Preparation: Combine all ingredients in service glass. Add crushed ice to service glass

RUM Punch Ingredients: • 1 1/2 oz. Don Pancho 8-year Rum • ¼ oz. Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur • ¼ oz. Orchard Apricot Liqueur • 1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice • ½ oz. Fresh squeezed lime juice • ½ oz. Simple syrup • 5 drops Bitter Truth Chocolate Bitters Preparation: Combine all ingredients in mixing glass. Add pellet ice to shaker. Shake to combine. Strain over 3 pieces of hand-chipped ice into service glass. Garnish with a lime ribbon and straw.

Ingredients: • 1 1/2 oz. Absolut Elyx • 1/2 oz. Uncle Val’s Gin • 1 oz. Basil Simple Syrup • 1/2 oz. Watermelon purée • 1/2 oz. Fresh squeezed lime juice • 5-6 Dashes Ginger Bitters Preparation: Combine all ingredients in shaker. Shake vigorously. Strain in coupe over watermelon balls For the basil simple syrup: 1 1/2 cups basil leaves, 1 quart water, 1 quart sugar.

Combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil.

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For the watermelon purée: After removing garnish from the watermelon, place remainder of melon in blender. After blending, strain through chinois.

Hamilton County Youth talent contest — Hamilton County youth can showcase their talent by signing up to participate in the Hamilton County Talent Contest on July 24 during the Hamilton County 4-H Fair.

The contest will be held in Exhibition Center Hall A at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, Peter Fulton, left, and Brielle Cowger, 2003 Pleasant St., right, perform at the Hamilton County Noblesville. There 4-H Fair Talent Show last year. (File will be a junior con- photo) test for ages 12 and under beginning at 2 p.m. The senior contest for ages 13-21 will begin at 4:30 p.m. Applications are due to the Purdue Extension Hamilton County office by noon, July 22. Space is limited. Winners of each category will advance to the youth talent contest at the Indiana State Fair. For more, contact the Purdue Extension Hamilton County at (317) 776-0854 or visit extension.purdue.edu/Hamilton.

Zionsville Little Theatre Company upcoming shows — The Zionsville Little Theatre Company present a live musical revue featuring the classic songs of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II from their most beloved musical theatre shows. There will be four performances of this musical revue: 7 p.m., July 21, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., July 22, and 2 p.m., July 23, at the Whitestown Municipal Complex Event Center, 6210 Veterans Dr., Whitestown. Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased at the door an hour prior to each performance. Large groups can make ticket arrangements by contacting us on the Zionsville Little Theatre Company page on Facebook or by calling Marianne Doyle at 317-8732547. The show, which is licensed by the Rodgers and Hammerstein organization, features singers of all ages from Zionsville, Carmel and Indianapolis with musical direction

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Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo – The Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo in Carmel will expand in 2017 with three additional concerts and a season that now extends into September. To see the full lineup, visit CarmelGazeboConcerts.org. Also returning this year is the Ruditoonz children’s show, a musical show for children and families at 6 p.m. Aug. 2.

Flying Toasters return — The Flying Toasters band will perform a make-up concert Aug. 4 at Cool Creek Park. Gates will open at 6 p.m. and the band will take the stage at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are available at the Hamilton County Parks administrative office, open weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tickets also can be purchased at any of the upcoming Cool Creek concerts prior to Aug. 4. Cool Creek Park is at 2000-1 E. 151st St. For more, visit hamiltoncountyparks.com.

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By Zach Dunkin • editorial@youarecurrent.com When Tim Drake heard Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre was doing a production of “Ring of Fire,” he didn’t hesitheater tate to leave his comfy home in Minneapolis and head for Indy’s northwest side.

“It’s one of my favorite shows. I just love it,” Drake said of the musical portrait of the late country singer Johnny Cash, playing now through Aug. 13. “I jumped at the chance of doing it. The music is great. The roles are great. You can do a lot of things in it and play a lot of different instruments.

It’s a high-energy show, and it’s just a lot of fun.”

Drake should know. He played in the three-month touring version of the show, which tells the story of Cash through the performer’s iconic songbook. Drake is part of the ensemble, which has no real stars.

No one plays a specific character. Johnny Cash is the star.

“We all take turns of being different characters,” he said. “Sometimes, one woman will play June Carter. Sometimes, one woman is Patsy Cline. Sometimes, somebody plays Johnny’s brother. Then, Johnny

Tim Drake, left, and Jill Kelly Howe perform “If I Were A Carpenter.” (Submitted photo provided by Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre)

himself. And while you are doing that you might be playing the drums or the guitar. Or the washboard, the mandolin, or the piano.”

The show’s cast includes actors who also are the show’s musicians, so they must be very good at multi-tasking.

Drake is making his debut at Beef & Boards. He has spent most of his career in Minneapolis at the Plymouth Playhouse.

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RECIPE: Rosemary Parmesan Alaskan Cod

By Sara Baldwin • editorial@youarecurrent.com Ingredients: • 2 filets of wild Alaskan cod • 3/4 cup flour • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon dairy or almond milk • 1/4 cup rosemary crostini, crushed (can also use cornmeal, panko, or any crushed chips or crackers that you have on hand) • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary • 1 teaspoon sea salt • 1/2 cup vegetable oil • 1/4 cup flaked or grated parmesan • fresh rosemary for garnish (optional) Directions: Prepare by pouring 1/4 cup flour into a medium bowl. In another medium bowl, crack open the egg and add 1 teaspoon of milk. Whisk lightly with a fork.

In a third bowl, use a spoon or mallet to crush your rosemary crostini into crumbs.

Add remaining flour (1/2 cup), salt and rosemary to the crumb mixture and stir to create your breading.

Set oven to 350 degrees.

Pour 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a frying pan and turn to medium-high heat. This will allow your oil to get hot by the time you are

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• 4-H Pygmy Goat Show 1 p.m.

• 4-H Horse & Pony English Show 2 p.m.

• Indiana Blood Center Blood Drive 2-6 p.m.

• Extension Homemakers’ Flower Show 4 p.m.

• 4-H Llama PR Obstacle 6 p.m.

• Ballerina’s Academy of Dance 6 p.m.

• 4-H Clogging Exhibition 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 21 • 4-H Rabbit Show 8:30 a.m.

• 4-H Chicken Barbecue 9 a.m.

• 4-H Horse & Pony Western Show 10 a.m.

• Extension Homemakers’ Flower Show 10 a.m.

• Noblesville Fire Safety House 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Walk-A-Llama (open to public) 1 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

• Ballerina’s Academy of Dance 1 p.m.

• Indiana Pacers Fan Van 2-4 p.m.

• Indiana Blood Center Blood Drive 2-6 p.m.

• 4-H Meat Goat Show 3 p.m.

• Llama Costume Contest 5 p.m.

• 4-H Beef Barbecue Contest 6 p.m.

• 4-H Dairy Goat Show 6 p.m.

• Leaping Llama Exhibition 6 p.m.

• 4-H Fashion Revue 7 p.m.

• Greg Rhodes Concert 7 & 8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 22 • 4-H Swine Show 8 a.m.

• 4-H Public Speaking Contest 8:30 a.m.

• 4-H Llama Showmanship 8:30 a.m.

• Kids Craft Activity 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Antique Tractor Pull 1 p.m.

• Extension Homemakers’ Craft Show 3 p.m.

• 4-H Cat Show 5 p.m.

• 4-H Dog Drill Team Demonstration 5 p.m.

• 4-H Horse & Pony Contesting Show 6 p.m.

• Homemade Ice Cream Contest 6:30 p.m.

• Cook & Belle Concert 7 & 8:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 23 • Worship Service 10 a.m.

• 4-H Horse & Pony Hunter Show 10 a.m.

• 4-H Sheep Show 10 a.m.

• 4-H Pocket Pet Show 12 p.m.

• Extension Homemakers’ Craft Show 12 p.m.

• 4-H Lawn & Garden Tractor Contest 1 p.m.

• Walk-A-Llama (open to public) 1 p.m.

• Youth Pedal Tractor Pull 2 p.m.

• Cornfields and Crossroads Concert 2 p.m.

• Antique Tractor Parade 4:30 p.m.

• 4-H Champion Foods Auction 5 p.m.

• South Harbor Studio Concert 5 p.m.

• Pet Parade 6 p.m.

• Farmer Olympics 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 24 • 4-H Beef Show 9 a.m.

• 4-H Horse & Pony Versatility Show 10 a.m.

• Color Me Green Fun Run 11:30 a.m.

• Youth Talent Contest 2 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.

• Royal Showmanship 3 p.m.

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TUESDAY, JULY 25 • Livestock Auction 5:30 p.m.

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What to get: Did I really just see “shrimp & grits” on this menu? That’s right! A southern favorite, this dish may not be everyone, but if you’ve got a taste for adventure, you must try it. Here’s what’s in it: green chili cheese grits with grilled shrimp, bacon, mushrooms and green onions tossed in a lobster cream sauce.

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The goal was to design a multi-functional outdoor space the family could enjoy for many years to come!

1. The original wood deck was replaced with an expanded stamped concrete patio at ground level for a trip-free transition from the grass.

The stamped concrete steps have embedded lights for safety.

2. A large portion of this new patio is under a vaulted, covered structure to provide shelter in precipitation. The painted structure matches the home’s existing trim color, and the column bases are clad with a stone to coordinate with the existing brick. The new accent lighting allows the space to be enjoyed in the evening.

3. A new wood-burning fireplace was clad with the stone used for the column bases. The new grill island was clad with brick to match the base on the home — a seamless look with the home’s intended style!

With their love of the outdoors and the stressful demands of their careers, the family desired a combined outdoor retreat and entertaining space to enjoy in multiple seasons, with direct visibility to the kids and dog playing in the backyard.

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Towering achievement: Taipei 101 Commentary by Don Knebel Taipei 101, located in Taipei’s vibrant financial district, was the travel world’s tallest building for five years. It remains famous for its innovations and extensive symbolism.

Named for its 101 stories, Taipei 101 was completed in 2004 at a cost of almost 2 billion U.S. dollars. At 1,671 feet (509 meters) high, it was the first inhabited building more than halfa-kilometer high and was 188 feet taller than the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, then the world’s tallest building.

Taipei 101 lost its title in 2009 to Dubai’s 2,722-foot Burj Khalif, the first building more than a half-mile tall. It retains its title as the world’s tallest green building, based on a LEED certification in 2011.

Taipei 101 is approximately 660 feet from a major fault line. To withstand both a 2,500-year earthquake and the typhoons common to Taiwan, the building includes a novel mechanism allowing the building to flex while resisting excessive swaying.

A 728-ton spherical steel pendulum, 18 feet in diameter, is suspended between the 92nd and 87th floors and acts as a tuned mass damper, making the building stable even in 130 mph winds.

The design of Taipei 101 symbolically celebrates Taiwan’s economic and technological progress.

The number of floors – 101 – connotes both the new beginnings of each Jan. 1 and binary code. The exterior of the building, covered in green glass, suggests a giant bamboo stalk, an ancient icon of

learning and abundance.

Eight sections above the base each include eight floors, reflecting the No. 8 as a symbol of prosperity. Each section resembles an antique Chinese moneybox, a connection made explicit by circular projections on each side based on Chinese coins having a hole in their centers. At night, Taipei 101’s pinnacle is lighted yellow as a candle of liberty. When visiting Taipei, Taipei 101 is a must-see.

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Source: Family Handyman ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals for 2017 Fall Resurfacing Project will be received by the City of Westfield, Indiana, at the Westfield Public Works Building, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, Indiana, 46074 until 1:00 p.m., local time, on Tuesday, July 25th, 2017. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received later than the above time and date will be returned unopened. No conditional bids will be considered.

Project generally includes milling, full depth patching, resurfacing, maintenance of traffic, and striping various thoroughfares and residential streets throughout the City of Westfield.

Bids shall be properly and completely executed on the Proposal Form obtainable at the office of the Owner. Each bid shall be accompanied by Form 96 Contractor’s Bid for Public Works, including Non-Collusion Affidavit as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, completely filled out, signed, and notarized as required by the statutes of the State of Indiana, Section III of Part II of Form 96 titled “Contractor’s Financial Statement,” and acceptable bid security. The bid security shall be a certified check made payable to the Owner or satisfactory bond by an incorporated surety company in good standing and qualified to do business in the State of Indiana in an amount equal to 5% of the bid, said deposit being for the purpose of ensuring the execution of the contract for which bid is made. Any bid not accompanied by the above required items shall be deemed to be a non-responsive bid by the Owner.

No consideration for escalation on prices can be considered; therefore, contractors are advised to not include any such escalation clauses in their proposal for this project.

The Contractors to whom work is awarded shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, and they shall be acceptable to the City of Westfield, Indiana.

No bidder may withdraw their proposal within a period of 60 days following the date set for receiving bids. The City of Westfield, Indiana reserves the right to retain the three lowest bid proposals for a period of not more than 90 days, and said proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said time. The City of Westfield, Indiana further reserves the right to waive informalities and to award the contract to the lowest and most responsible bidder or bidders, all to the advantage of the City of Westfield, Indiana, or to reject all Proposals.

The Contract Documents and drawings will be available to all interested parties from: Repro Graphix, 437 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or at eplanroom.reprographix.com.

Please direct all questions regarding this project to Dustin Shoe, City of Westfield, Department of Public Works, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, IN 46074, (317) 450-6765, dshoe@westfield.in.gov.

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Hairstylist – Part-time (2/3 days) per week or Full-time 2 Months FREE Booth Rental Great Location & Parking 317-844-8579

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Current in Westfield

www.currentinwestfield.com

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Clarity Care Givers is a locally owned Personal Service Agency.

We are rapidly growing and looking for compassionate people to serve as caregivers for our adult population in a non-medical environment. Certification is a plus, but not required.

If you possess integrity, are dependable and have a passion for service – we are interested in you. We offer a competitive salary (ask about our tiered pay scale), a 401K, a referral bonus and flexible scheduling.

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

Apply on-line at https://clarity.clearcareonline.com/apply/

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Noblesville Schools Nutrition and Food Services Department Employment Opportunity Noblesville Schools currently has part time, school year kitchen and cashier openings in their Nutrition & Food Services Department. To apply for these positions, please visit our website: www.noblesvilleschools.org Any questions may be directed to: Sue Dunn, Nutrition & Food Services Director Educational Services Center 18025 River Road Noblesville, IN 46062 (317) 773-3171, ext. 10420

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CARING CAREER FAIR July 25, 10AM - 3PM

Caring people are in high demand! Come visit our Career Fair & learn more about starting a career as a Caregiver and/or CNA with our family friendly organization. We are looking for compassionate and dependable individuals who want to make a difference. Legacy is recognized as the finest CNA training school in the area.

CAREGIVER • Top Pay, including overtime & BONUS • Reliable, flexible & steady work • Quality on-site training & RN support

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LEGACY CNA STUDENTS • 3 week training school • On site state testing • 100% PASS RATE

Walk-ins are welcome for the Caring Career Fair, or schedule a time by calling our office at 317-652-6175. Senior1Care/Legacy CNA Training is located at 598 W. Carmel Dr, Ste F, Carmel, IN 46032. www.Senior1Care.com. www.LegacyCNATraining.com. EOE

Family Development Services, the grantee for the Head Start program in Hamilton County has opportunities for Classroom Assistants, Substitute Classroom Assistants, Center Assistant, and Naptime Buddies.

Requirements for our Classroom Assistants include: High School diploma or GED. Prefer experience with children 0 to 5 years and Preschool setting CDA. CDA certificate must be earned within 2 years of date of hire and Educational Assistance is available.

Requirements for our Substitute Classroom Assistants include: High School diploma or GED. Prefer experience with children 0 to 5 years.

Attendance incentive eligibility.

Requirements for our Center Assistant include: HS Diploma or GED. Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate desired. Must have experience working in a clerical support position; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements for our Naptime Buddies include: High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.

FDS offers an opportunity to contribute to an organization that improves the lives of children by providing high quality early childhood education and comprehensive family focused. We provide a comprehensive benefits package for regular full-time positions which includes a significant employer 403(b) contribution, generous PTO policy and Apply online at www.fds.org

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Cleaning Person Wanted Marine Clean of Indy, Inc. Part-time, $11.00/hr. to start Days only, throughout greater Indianapolis; Background check/ drug testing required; Call (317) 251-5393, LM

ASSISTANT TEACHERS NEEDED The International Montessori School (www.intlmontessori.com), located in Carmel, Indiana, is looking for Assistant Teachers. Hours would be from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM OR 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. Qualifying candidates should be comfortable working with children ages 3 through 6 years old and should be enthusiastic, kind and creative with a love for children.

Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

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NOW HIRING Waiters/Waitresses Cook Dishwasher OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 160 E Carmel Dr. Carmel, IN

Montessori-Trained Preschool/Kindergarten Directress The International Montessori School (www.intlmontessori.com), a premier preschool and kindergarten Montessori school located in Carmel, Indiana, is looking for lead Montessori Preschool/Kindergarten Directresses for the 2017 - 2018 school year and beyond. Minimum qualifications are a Bachelor’s degree and Primary (3-6 years of age) Montessori certification (AMI or AMS) from an accredited Montessori Teacher’s Training Center.

The qualifying candidate should be passionate, energetic and have the warmth to work with children. We hire staff for long-term positions. Previous experience in a Montessori school will be an advantage. Salary will be competitive based on qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter and a list of three references to: rkd1948@sbcglobal.net

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Motivated people who want to join our team. Work outdoors in landscape maintenance and project installations.

Experience helpful but not necessary.

Pay between $12-$18/hr depending on experience.

Call us or email your application: 317.443.6514 abby@primelineoutdoorliving.com

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Experienced interior painter.

Pays $15-17/hour. Full-time local work All year, Mon-Fri. Comfortable work environment, consistent hours. Must have good cut-in skills, be clean and organized.

Must have own transportation and tools.

Call Jonathan 317-999-8124. www.wallapainting.com

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Current in Westfield

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