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By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com Leaders in Hamilton County, particularly in Noblesville, are working to ensure White River is more than just DEVELOPMENT a geographic divider in the city.

The objective is to turn a 58-mile stretch of the river in Hamilton and Marion counties into a major asset that drives recreational programming, development and culture around the water.

In May, Hamilton County Tourism and the Hamilton County Commissioners, led by commissioner Christine Altman, joined with the City of Indianapolis and Visit Indy’s Tourism Tomorrow to launch the 12-month initiative. Massachusetts-based Agency Landscape + Planning has been hired to lead development. The company works solely on projects aimed at cultural development and environmentalism.

The plan is moving forward with a series of public meetings, the first of which was

ward to hearing community feedback about the White River Vision Plan’s progress.”

More specifically, those involved with the plan said it’s being developed for residents and visitors to have a connector between city attractions — like arts and This graphic shows potential entertainment venues and trails arts, culture and recreation and housing — in a larger effort connectors near White River and potential infrastructure to educate on the value of a river in Hamilton and Marion corridor in the community. counties. (Submitted image) During a 12-month period, work will include planning and analysis of current conditions of the river and waterJuly 11 in Noblesville. At the meeting, design front areas with a focus on connectivity and team members presented analysis findings, programming. Leaders said another key factor gathered feedback and input from community members and discussed progress of the plan. is destination development, which includes enhancement of existing places, activation “Hamilton County is proud to be part of of new spaces and identification of areas in the plan to re-think how residents and visineed of significant ecological protection or tors can connect with the White River,” said restoration.

Brenda Myers, president and CEO of Hamilton A final plan is expected in spring 2019. For County Tourism. “We hold the river in high more, visit mywhiteriver.com. regard as a part of our heritage and look for-

School board looks at saving energy

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

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you already have. We help you optimize the effectiveness of the current equipment in your buildings’ facilities and through a wealth The Westfield Washington Schools Board of expertise in the form of our professional of Trustees heard from Cenergistic, a Dallasengineers. We are here to help apply based environmenour expertise and our processes to EDUCATION tal consulting firm, ensure you’re getting the most out of on saving energy everything you already have.” district-wide at its July 10 meeting.

Pace told the board the 32-year-old Cenergistic Senior Vice President company, on average, helps clients Lynn Pace presented to the board on reduce energy consumption by 25 what the company can provide the percent. After his presentation, Pace district.

Montalone said Cenergistic was proposing a “We’ve been out evangelizing and five-year partnership with the school district converting folks to becoming energy conservand estimated a net return of $1.4 million in ers and not just energy consumers,” Pace said. energy savings.

More than 90 percent of Cenergistic’s clien“We have a history of under-promising and tele are public school systems. over-delivering,” Pace said. “We guarantee “We help our client organizations do the that you cannot invest more in our program absolute best with what they already have than what you save, or we write a check for in place. We don’t sell equipment, we are the difference. Worst case, this is a budgetnot here to sell you solar panels,” Pace said. neutral decision. The district will spend “That’s not the place to start. You start with money on utility bills or invest money in the ensuring you’re getting the most out of what

energy conservation program proposed.”

Pace said one of the biggest topics Cenergistic works with inside school districts is comfort complaints. When a classroom is too warm or too cold, it is often associated with wasted energy. The company would help the district do better with the equipment it already owns instead of selling it new equipment.

The school board didn’t vote on Cenergistic’s presentation or energy savings within the district.

In addition to hearing the presentation, the school board unanimously approved a $1 per day increase for bus drivers and heard from Director of Operations Joe Montalone on construction updates for the district.

“The school corporation has laid out a timeline for setting out bids and awarding bids for the high school construction,” Montalone said.

Construction will begin at the high school Oct. 1 and should be complete by the summer of 2020.

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Zion Allen attends the the July 14 Westfield City Market. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

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Group encourages green practice

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Sarah Gillim is the founder of Westfield Green Together. (Submitted photo)

from residents on sustainable living topics that interest them,” Gillim said.

Gillim said the nonprofit promotes native plants and tries to educate about the benefits of landscaping with native plants.

“Several of us have been maintaining a native prairie patch at Freedom Trails Park in Westfield,” she said. “We try to provide residents with information they need to landscape with natives and avoid invasive species.”

The City of Westfield chose to put native plants all along the U.S. 31 corridor, Gillim said.

“This is wonderful habitat for pollinators, saves water and mowing costs and is beautiful,” she said. “We want residents to understand that un-mowed areas along roadways and waterways are performing an environmental service by providing habitat, cleaning and draining stormwater and preventing erosion.”

DISPATCHES Reading rocks — Teen volunteers can pair up with younger children as “Book Buddies” to help the younger children with reading skills at 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays through July 26 at the Westfield Washington Public Library, 333 W. Hoover St. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, visit the WWPL Teen Dept.

Location: Riverview Health 395 Westfield Rd., Noblesville Krieg DeVault Conference Room (Lower level of Women’s Pavilion)

Safe Exchange zone created — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has created a 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

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Sarah Gillim has long been passionate about green issues.

So, in 2017 the ENVIRONMENT Westfield resident founded Westfield Green Together, and it earned its nonprofit status this year. The organization, made up of Westfield and area residents, was formed to learn about, educate and advocate for sustainable living, Gillim said.

“We try to facilitate the learning and educating part of our mission by holding educational workshops and seminars that are free and open to the public,” she said.

Gillim, the group’s president, said the Hoosier Environmental Council came to speak. Westfield Green Together has held workshops on solar power in conjunction with Carmel Green Initiative.

“We are currently working on recognizing local restaurants that have green business practices,” Gillim said. “These practices include such things as local food sourcing, reducing waste and plastic pollution, no plastic straws or Styrofoam carry-out containers, recycling, energy efficiency, landscaping with natives and are bicycle and pedestrian friendly.”

She said the nonprofit wants to encourage Westfield restaurant owners to fill out the green restaurant survey on its website, wgtogether.org.

“We plan to hold a tour of local homes that are using solar for electricity,” Gillim said.

That tour will occur in October. Gillim suggested checking on Westfield Green Together’s Facebook group page to get more information when it gets closer to October.

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Newcomers Club meetings — Newcomers Club of Carmel, a non-profit social club, connects its members with friends, engages in fun activities and explores the community. Monthly activities include a Welcome Coffee, a special luncheon at an event venue and 32 interest group meetings. Membership represents Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, Noblesville, Zionsville and Indianapolis. For more, visit carmelnewcomers.com or call the Newcomers Hotline, 317-564-8349.

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OBITUARY member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church Linda L. Higgins, 66, of Westfield, died in Westfield; was active in United Way and June 12 at home following a lengthy illness.

Red Cross campaigns in Lafayette; She was born Jan. 17, 1952 to Harry and was involved with various newRobert McElhaney and Anna Louise comer groups through the years.

Hopkins in Portsmouth, Ohio. Her She had a gift for decorating and father preceded her in death. enjoyed it very much. Linda was Linda retired from Purdue Univervery loving and had a huge heart. sity, where she worked in the School She never met a stranger. of Civil Engineering with internships In addition to her mother, she is and co-ops matching students with Higgins survived by her husband, Edward employers. She was later promoted Higgins, whom she married July 10, 1971; to the College of Engineering as Undergraduher three children and their spouses, Jenate Program coordinator. She loved working nifer (Eddy) Landes (Lafayette), Matthew with students, helping them successfully (Ashley) Higgins (Fishers) and Andrea (Miguel navigate their college experience.

Lopez) Higgins (Phoenix, Ariz.); sister, ShaLinda was passionate about being a wife, ron Sibery; two brothers, Robert (Laura) mother, grandmother and friend. A selfless McElhaney and Tom McElhaney; and three giver, she lived each day to bring joy to all grandchildren, Sierra Goggin and Jackson those she encountered. Even in her final and Sophia Higgins. days, she was busy planning ways to bring In addition to her father, she was precedhappiness to others.

She was an avid sports fan and especially ed in death by her brother-in-law, Richard Sibery. loved her Purdue Boilermakers. She was a Electronics makerspace — The Westfield Washington Public Library will host four electronics makerspace featuring STEAM, or science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.

For kids in grades 2-6, the events will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 14, 6 p.m. Aug. 21 and 4:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at the library, 333 W. Hoover St.

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From left, County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt, Tom Scimeca and Gerry Dail serve food during the July 14 St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church Italian Festival. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

Tom Erickson, left, and Dennis Ressler serve as spaghetti cookers during the festival.

Conner Schue picks a rubber duck out of a pond for a game.

Paul Dorisse displays his 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB at the festival.

Rin Nuzzi watches as Micah Coulson spins a wheel during a game.

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Libertarian challenges Schaibley

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

As a Libertarian, Rainwater said he believes in minimal government involvement and maximum freedoms.

Westfield resident Donald Rainwater ran “I believe that the government’s role in as a Libertarian candidate for the State Senour lives is to secure our individual ate District 20 seat freedoms, safeguard those and then ELECTION in 2016, and this safeguard us from those who would year he’s ready to harm us, and then stay out of our take a crack at the Indiana House lives the rest of the way,” Rainwaof Representatives District 24 seat ter said. “What I do in the privacy of held by Republican Donna Schaibley. my own home is my business. As a Democrat Naomi Bechtold also is Libertarian, you really are looking running for the District 24 seat.

Rainwater for the reduction of the impact that “Really, the core reason I am government has on people’s daily lives.” running is I feel like the vast majority of Rainwater has again signed the Taxpayer issues we have in the state of Indiana are Protection Pledge, which he also did when all fundamentally based in economic situahe ran for office in 2016. His top three tions,” Rainwater said. “And those economic situations are created by rising taxes, rising priorities if elected would be to propose an amendment to the state’s constitution spending and rising debt, and we have a abolishing property assessments and freezRepublican super majority that when they ing property taxes at 1 percent of purchase run for office, they talk about cutting taxes, cutting debt and cutting spending, and then value, for both residential and commercial when they get in the General Assembly they properties. He would propose an immediate repeal of the gasoline excise tax legislado just the opposite.” tion that was passed last year and propose Rainwater said he was tired of that cycle legislation to require one-time vehicle regand wanted to get involved. As a Libertaristration instead of annual registration. And ian, he said he wants to remove unneceshe wants to eliminate the state income tax, sary overhead in government. If elected, he reduce property taxes and eliminate unsaid he would work to actively reduce the necessarily repetitive taxation, such as the state debt. vehicle excise tax, to attract workers from “We talk a lot about reducing the federal other states to Indiana. debt, but the state has a considerable Rainwater lives in Westfield with his amount of debt,” Rainwater said. “(Reducing wife, Leslie, and their 9-year-old daughter, debt) will lead us to economic growth that Olivia, who attends Maple Glen Elementary can help to resolve a lot of society’s issues School and is going into fourth grade. today.”

DISPATCHES Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County hosts event — The Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County will host its third annual Summer Celebration from 4 to 8 p.m. July 29 at Mustard Seed Gardens, 77 Metsker Lane, Noblesville. The event is a fundraiser for SHCH and will include food samples from Hamilton County vendors, carnival-style games, inflatable games for kids and live music from Castaway Tails. A raffle and silent auction also will occur. Tickets are $25 for one adult and $40 for two and $10 for children, with ages 5 and under free. To purchase tickets, visit shepherdscenterofhamiltoncounty.org. To volunteer, email lauren@ shepherdscenterofhamiltoncounty.org.

Send us your photos — Current Publishing is now accepting photos to run in the community section. All photos must include the names of anyone photographed. Please send them to anna@youarecurrent.com.

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.

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 sheriffalerts.com.

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(Above) Front, from left, Mic Mead, Evan Hoekzema, Chris McConnell, Cindy Olson, Jim Ake and Ron Bussell. Back, from left, Tim Garrity, Gary Murray, Michael Crews, Mike Kearns, Steve Hoover, Bruce Watson, Phil Sundling and John Kerr during a check presentation from the Rotary Club of Westfield. The Rotary Club of Westfield recently partnered with the City of Westfield to landscape a new roundabout at 151st Street and Westfield Boulevard. (Right) The Rotary Club of Westfield donated $5,000 to landscape the roundabout with trees and rocks unearthed during Grand Park construction. The funds were raised from a Rotary District 6560 grant and community projects. (Submitted photos)

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WHS student earns Gold Award

By Noah Alatza news@currentinwestfield.com Westfield High School senior Katy Zaloudek recently earned the Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl GIRL SCOUTS Scout can earn.

Zaloudek was one of just three Hamilton County Girl Scouts to earn the award, which requires at least 80 hours of service to a sustainable project.

Zaloudek created an after-school event for third- and fourth-grade girls, ‘Fun With Physics!’

“I chose to do my project on physics because I wanted to introduce girls to STEMrelated fields of studying,” Zaloudek said.

“The 90-minute event has three hands-on stations and demonstrations done by myself and my physics teacher, Mr. (Christian) Horner.”

Students have the opportunity to learn about Newton’s Third Law, static electricity and aerodynamics, among other related topics.”

Zaloudek said even though the award is hard to earn, it was worth the time and dedication.

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Westfield High School senior Katy Zaloudek recently earned the Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn.

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said. “The hardest part about it was trying to figure out what my project was going to be and then successfully running the project.”

She said she plans on passing the project onto the Girls Rock STEAM Club at the high school, where future outreach events will be planned.

“Looking back, I felt satisfaction with what I had done,” Zaloudek said. “Now, I just feel accomplished and like I have done exactly what I was supposed to do.”

After graduating in 2019, Zaloudek plans to study mechanical engineering with an emphasis on physics Purdue University.

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96th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway is unThe Towne Road Improvement Project is der way. Completion is expected in August. ongoing, and the road is closed to through traffic from 156th Street to 161st Street. The The road will be partially closed, as the roundabout is being built in phases with closure began July 11, and detours will be in traffic flowing through it. place for 64 more working days. The project 96th Street is closed at Priority Way for is expected to take up to four months to construction of a roundabout. The closure is complete and should be finished in October. expected to last until August.

Three box culverts will be replaced, and 116th Street is closed between Towne new ditches will be cut to facilitate better and Spring Mill roads for replacement of roadside drainage. Each travel lane will be a bridge east of Clay Center Road and a widened by 2 feet, and grade adjustments culvert over Williams Creek, just west of along the road will improve line of sight.

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A large group of Duke Energy employees worked at Morse Park and Beach to make improvements as part of its Duke Energy in Action program. (Submitted photo)

Duke Energy volunteers make improvements at Morse news@currentnoblesville.com More than 70 volunteers made an impact at a local park in just one day.

Hamilton County Parks and PARKS Recreation’s Morse Park and Beach in Noblesville received a significant sprucing up last month when a group of Duke Energy employees canvassed the park as part of its Duke Energy in Action program.

The program encourages employees to give back to their communities through

various service projects.

Improvements included planting 20 trees; painting the bath house/shelters/ maintenance building and softball diamond dugouts; installing 100 cubic yards of ADAapproved engineered wood fiber in the playground area; installing 25 cubic yards of rock along the sea wall; cleaning up felled tree debris; and assembling 20 new picnic tables.

In addition, volunteers helped with landscaping and general cleanup in and around the beach area to prepare for the seasonopening of the beach later that day.

Haack captures national title

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Peyton Haack suffered some disappointments in his final outdoor track and field season for Westfield ACHIEVEMENT High School.

First, he failed to advance in the 110-meter hurdles when he false-started in the sectional meet. He ended up finishing eighth in last month’s state meet in the pole vault.

“I didn’t jump as well as I could have. It was kind of a rough meet,” Haack said.

Haack, however, bounced back by winning the decathlon with a meet record at the New Balance High School Outdoor Nationals at Greensboro, N.C. June 16-17. He will compete in the decathlon for the University of Iowa in the 2018-19 season “Peyton’s a fierce competitor and without a doubt the most dedicated athlete I’ve ever worked with,” said Shauna Nosler, the hurdles and long sprints coach for WHS and Haack’s personal coach. “He was certainly frustrated but his eyes and mind were set on New Balance Nationals.”

Nosler said he worked with other coach-

Westfield High School graduate Peyton Haack with his medal after winning the decathlon at the New Balance High School Outdoor Nationals.

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es on his throws and pole vault. Nosler worked with him on the hurdles, runs and jumps.

“It made me want to work harder knowing I only had one more meet left before college to do well in,” he said.

During the decathlon, Haack won the 110 hurdles and shot put and tied for first in the pole vault.

“I love doing all the events,” Haack said.

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estfield Washington Schools Supt. Sherry Grate said the school district should always review its resources and how it best utilizes them, whether they are teachers, instructional assistants or other staff.

A FINANCIAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL DECISION

Recently, WWS reviewed its instructional assistants and settled on what Grate calls a financial and philosophical decision to repurpose instructional assistants.

“Each year we should be evaluating what are the needs of our students and what are the resources to better serve our students,” she said. “A practice we have had in the past, often we have continued to just add, add, add additional resources without stepping back and taking into consideration those shifts and resetting those needs,” Grate said. “One Grate of the things that had not been done in quite a while was taking a look at the allocation of our IAs.” Grate said IAs were previously in “silos,” meaning each IA was assigned to a specific grade level or subject within a school. The district has since repurposed IAs and restructured that model.

Beginning in the 2018-19 school year, they will not be assigned to one specific responsibility or class. The restructure eliminates 56 total staff, including 40 IAs, and eliminates 63 positions across the district.

“This allows us the opportunity to look at all of our resources combined together and how to best utilize that to meet the needs of our students,” Grate said.

SHRINKING ASSISTANCE

WWS eliminates 40 instructional assistants, district employee speaks out Karen Grogan teaches class. (Submitted photos)

A WEIGHT ON TEACHERS

A meeting to inform staff of the decision took place in May, but Grate said conversations among admistrators began earlier in the spring. Although positions and staff were eliminated, Grate said teachers won’t have extra responsibilities when it comes to their classrooms. Title I schools, such as Carey Ridge, Washington Woods, Monon Trail and the intermediate and middle schools, will receive more support.

“The teachers have the same responsibilities that they would’ve always had as a classroom teacher,” she said. “The manner in which resources are then allocated to classrooms are based upon building needs. The principal may say in kindergarten during the readers workshop block to have IA support.”

However, a current IA working within the district disagrees with Grate’s assertion and the reasoning behind the reallocation. The IA chose to remain anonymous to not cause issues within the district.

“I know anyone in a regular IA position, their weight becomes heavier because it’s the same number of children, maybe more, and the same amount of responsibility and hours needed,” the IA said.

“IAs help with the weight and responsibility (of the teacher).”

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Continued from Page 14 could send a letter to the administration and reapply for another position. The anonymous IA who spoke with Current said some IAs were so angry with the way the district handled the situation, they refused to return at all. The IA added that students picked up on the IAs’ negative reaction to the decision.

“It affected their jobs when they came back (to work) because they got punched in the stomach in a building that wasn’t their own and came back here,” the IA said. “People who have been here 12 years, 15 years – people were beside themselves. I have a friend who never came back, stayed angry right out the door.”

However, Grate said IA positions are prone to high turnover and positions were still available for IAs who wanted them.

“In this particular case, the overall reduction in IA positions, there were still instructional positions available for anyone who wanted to shift into different positions,” Grate said. “They would’ve been working with student support programs or at a different school. There were positions available for people if they wanted to switch.”

UNCERTAIN REACTIONS

When asked about the IAs’ reactions, Grate said there were a variety of responses and most were evoked by uncertainty.

“They hadn’t experienced a different kind of structure for how students could be served,” she said. “Some people might’ve been in the same position doing the same thing for a while, so here’s an opportunity to look at serving our students better. I think as a district, trying to make decisions in the best interests of students, sometimes that means shifting what we do as adults and sometimes that’s comfortable and sometimes that’s not comfortable. Each year, we should be focused on practices and each year doing the best thing for kids.”

However, the IA who spoke to Current doesn’t believe what is best for the kids is being done at the district level, saying each year district money is spent on spirit wear items, such as blankets and water bottles, provided to the staff.

“I see that it is more priority to make sure we have new matching T-shirts and novelty blankets and other frivolity

WWS staff members, from left, Elizabeth Frye, Laura Melling, Alison Mock, Laura Riggle and Carrie Alday discuss a project.

instead of paying someone’s salary,” the IA said. “The foolishness and the nonsense these guys are throwing money at and burning money for. I might not have a job, but I have this water bottle.”

The IA left a previous job with a $65,000 salary to work at WWS in a position that pays approximately $11,000 a year.

The IA must work three jobs to live in Westfield and provide for family.

“They are sending money to what they think should be funded – just frivolity over substance. Like, are we really advocates for children? That’s what I’ve learned in this building, is what an advocate for children really looks like,” the IA said. “(An advocate) gives themselves first toward children. I don’t see this in Sherry Grate. I don’t feel this when I’m standing next to (Director of Human Resources) Chris Baldwin.”

“(An advocate) gives themselves first toward children.

I don’t see this in Sherry Grate. I don’t feel this when I’m standing next to (Director of Human Resources) Chris Baldwin.”

– an anonymous instructional assistant who spoke with Current in Westfield regarding the recent reduction of IAs within the school district.

WESTFIELD WASHINGTON SCHOOLS BY THE NUMBERS TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS

255

PRIOR TO REALLOCATION

215

AFTER REALLOCATION

56

TOTAL STAFF REDUCED

63

TOTAL POSITIONS REDUCED

$480,000

ESTIMATED DISTRICT SAVINGS

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Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Personal insecurities Commentary by Terry Anker

Long lines and minor indignities have become a part of the national ethos in the wake of countless incidences of terrorism here and abroad. We queue for sporting events, airplanes and government buildings. For the most part, the transaction is handled comfortably with as little inconvenience as possible. Still, some express frustration at the bureaucracy and expense required to administer. It seems the only thing more troubling than airport security may be airport insecurity. Our fear leads us to invest tremendously in our protection.

In some primordial fashion, it has kept us alive. We, the successful progenitors of humanity, have learned to approach risk with utmost caution. Still, if possessed by anxiety of the perils of the world around us, do we give up too much? If we fear growth, we are protected from its jeopardies but stunted in our development. Do our personal insecurities secretly holding us back?

Secure or insecure, no one succeeds lifelong without continuing maturity and improvement. Does framing our challenges as a matter of security or insecurity distract us from the important objectives at hand?

At this point, is how we feel about our insecurities as important as meeting our best capacity? Is it like our complaining about how insecure we are in our snug, skinny suit rather than spending the energy counting calories and planning the next day’s meals? Sure, we have come to rely on natural tendencies toward insecurity to keep us safe. But, do we hide behind them?

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 Lee County, Alabama it is illegal to sell peanuts after sundown on Wednesday.

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Slavery still exists Editor, It would surprise most Americans to know that slavery still exists. It surprised me. Right now, more than 40 million people are someone else’s property – enslaved in factories, fishing boats and brothels. On June 28, the U.S. State Dept. released the 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report, which shines a spotlight on human trafficking and ranks 188 nations on their efforts to bring an end to this crime within their borders.

It is essential that this annual report

tell the truth about slavery so we can effectively work toward a world where everyone is free. The Trump administration and Congress should utilize U.S. diplomacy and foreign aid to combat slavery, specifically by protecting the integrity of the report, reauthorizing the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, appointing a new ambassador to head the Trafficking in Persons office and fully funding U.S. efforts to bring an end to this stoppable crime.

Andrea Pulice, Westfield

Right now, more than 40 million people are someone else’s property – enslaved in factories, fishing boats and brothels.

Can you solve this problem?

Six family members need to be at 27 places throughout the day. There are only three cars, one of which has a broHUMOR ken fuel gauge and no AC. The youngest, who cannot legally drive, and the second son are scheduled to work at noon. The older daughter, who’s had her license for all five days and is highly questionable in even a smidgeon of traffic, has color guard at 10 a.m. but will need lunch at 1:30 p.m. The first born, owner of the aforementioned janky car and part-time salesman for Cutco, has two appointments with potential knife-buying customers and “thinks” he’s out of gas. The father, whose office is the farthest away, prefers to retain transportation. The mother’s schedule is flexible, but if she’s required to negotiate too many roundabouts in high heat she’ll experience acute nausea (the struggle is real!).

The question is, how does this family survive the summer while staying fully employed and out of therapy?

Such is my daily logistical nightmare.

Every morning I consult my calendar and try to determine the best strategy for using our limited vehicular resources. Sometimes, we can rely on grandparents or friends to help, but usually it’s me orchestrating some major mommy magic to get everyone to and from work/practice on time and without sibling infighting.

My younger son assures me that within the month he’ll have enough cash to buy his own ride, but that still leaves the rest of the summer for my role as miracle maker.

So, if you can solve this problem, contact me immediately. And seriously consider law school. You’d crush the LSAT. Peace out.

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

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The 2018-19 school year begins Aug. 7.

Preceding the first day of school, several back-to-school events will take EVENTS place within the district. They include the following: Westfield High School • New student and freshman orientation: 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Aug. 2.

• Meet-the-teacher night: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Aug. 9.

Westfield Middle School: • Open house: 8 to 11 a.m., noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., Aug. 2.

• Open house: 8 to 11 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m., Aug. 3.

• Meet-the-teacher night: 6 to 8 p.m., Aug. 16.

Westfield Intermediate School: • Open house: 8 to 11 a.m., noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., Aug. 2.

• Open house: 8 to 11 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m., Aug. 3.

• Meet-the-teacher night: 5:45 p.m. for fifth grade and 7 p.m. for sixth grade, Aug. 9.

Carey Ridge Elementary • New parent meeting: 6 to 6:30 p.m., Aug. 2.

• Ice cream social: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Aug. 2.

• Meet-the-teacher night: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.,

Maple Glen Elementary • Kindergarten parent information night: 6 to 7 p.m., Aug. 2.

• New family night, first through fourth grade: 3:30 to 4 p.m., Aug. 5.

• Back-to-school social: 4 to 5 p.m., Aug. 5.

• Parent information night, first through fourth grade: 6 to 7:30 p.m., Aug. 14.

Monon Trail Elementary • Open house and meet-the-teacher night: 5:30 to 7 p.m., Aug. 6.

Oak Trace Elementary • Kindergarten meet-the-teacher night: 6 to 6:30 p.m., Aug. 2.

• Ice cream social: 7 to 8 p.m., Aug. 2.

• Meet-the-teacher night, first through fourth grade: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Aug. 28.

Shamrock Springs Elementary • Kindergarten meet-the-teacher night: 5 to 5:30 p.m., Aug. 5.

• Ice cream social: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Aug. 5.

• Meet-the-teacher night, first through fourth grade: 6 to 7 p.m., Aug. 15.

Washington Woods Elementary • Ice cream social: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Aug. 6.

• Community information night: 5:30 to 7 p.m., Aug. 6.

• Meet-the-teacher night: 6 to 7 p.m., Aug. 6.

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DISPATCHES New vaccine requirements for students — There are new vaccine requirements for incoming sixth and 12th grade students beginning Aug. 7 of this year. The Hepatitis A vaccine is now required for all sixth and 12th grade students. The vaccine requires two doses given at least six months apart.

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Amber Noone opened Bash Boutique in Westfield in 2015 at 149 N. Walnut St. She said customers called the house “a hidden gem,” but sales weren’t quite GROWTH what she expected.

In search of more foot traffic, Noone moved Bash Boutique to 110 E. Main St. on July 1.

“We weren’t getting a lot of the traffic we were thinking we would get from Grand Park and off (Ind.) 32,” Noone said. “It (the first Westfield location) was in a house, and this store complements our other two stores.

It has helped build our brand out more. It’s a tad bit bigger, but just a different layout makes it a little bit easier to get around and see things than the other store was.”

Noone said sales have already increased 15 to 20 percent.

“I wanted to be in more of a shopping

district, so that’s why it was important to be next to Unraveled (Boutique) and (Union Street Flowers and Gifts) and Board and Brush,” Noone said. “You can create a shopping experience for the customers. We absolutely have noticed the traffic increase.

We have so much more foot traffic than we did, especially on the days we normally would be a lot slower.”

With the move, Bash Boutique kept its Monday through Friday hours of 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., but it now opens one hour earlier on Saturdays. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bash Boutique is known for its Liverpool brand and jeans and jackets.

“We are kind of known as being a jeans or bottoms store,” Noone said.

In addition to the Wabash and Westfield stores, Noone also has a Bash Boutique in downtown Noblesville, where it opened last September.

For more, visit bashboutique.net.

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When Danny Terril was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2012, he and his wife, Gina, spent years battling it EVENT before he was deemed cancerfree. During that time, he said he saw firsthand the struggles that cancer patients, family and caregivers go through on a daily basis.

“When you really see what happens to not only the patients, but also the family, the impact it has is not just physical. It’s emotional, spiritual and definitely financial,” Danny Terril said. “We met a family that was sleeping in their car, and that was kind of like the straw that broke the camel’s back.

We wanted to really try to take some sort of burden off of these families and patients.”

Soon after, the Terrils founded the Cancer Care Cup, which benefits the IU Health North Hospital patient fund to assist patients and caregivers with hotel stays, gas, food, prescriptions and rent. The two-day event begins with the Cancer Care Cup Tee Off Dinner Aug. 19 and ends with the Cancer Care Cup Golf Scramble Aug. 20. The dinner and golf scramble are at the Bridgewater Club, 3535 E. 161st St. The dinner is from 6 to 10 p.m. and includes a meal, cocktails, a silent/live auction, speeches and live music. Paul Page, former chief announcer of the Indianapolis 500, will be the master of ceremonies. The president of IU Health North Hospital will

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Gina and Danny Terril at a past Cancer Care Cup event. (Submitted photo)

speak along with testimonies from social workers who work with cancer patients and their families.

The next day, the golf scrambe begins with registration at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon.

There also will be a 19th Hole Reception after the outing.

Registration for an individual golfer is $250, which includes 18 holes of golf, the 19th Hole Reception and tickets to the Tee Off Dinner. For those interested in going only to the dinner, the price is $75 per person. To register for the Cancer Care Cup or for sponsorship opportunities, visit carecup2018.auction-bid.org/microsite/ register-tickets.

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Home DNA test concerns — Home DNA tests such as AncestryDNA and 23andMe are becoming very popular and, unfortunately, creating a lot of stress for people. You may see a result that you have gene mutations putting you at risk for various diseases. Before panicking, consult a doctor. Often, the test results don’t give a complete picture that accounts for all other risk factors.

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3-D printed medications — In 2015, the FDA approved the first 3-D printed prescription drug, levetiracetam (Spritam). Research on additional printed medication is ongoing and it’s only a matter of time before a variety of printed drugs are available. This would allow pharmacists to print customized doses of various meds printed onto a single tablet.

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CHS graduate Park’s movie to make debut in Indy Shorts Festival

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Justin Park is hoping his success will inspire other high school filmmakers.

The 2018 Carmel High School FILM graduate has directed a narrative short film, “You’ve Been On My Mind,” that will be screened during the Indy Shorts International Film Festival, set for July 26 to 29 at the Newfields at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The event is presented by the Heartland Film Festival.

“It’s sort of in that style of musical from the 1960s,” Park said. “One of the most unique things about the film is not only is the cast and crew from the high school, we also had the music composed and produced by high school students.”

The movie is just under 8 minutes.

Emma Hedrick, another 2018 CHS graduate, composed the title track, “You’ve Been On My Mind.”

“The film itself has been a longer project. It’s been over a year,” Hedrick said.

“Originally, when Justin asked me to compose for the film, I wrote something and that didn’t take very long. I worked on it for an hour or so in study hall time. Then I worked with it in a small jazz band time arrangement. We recorded it and I forgot about it. Justin was filming additional scenes, so I sent him a voice memo with lyrics I wrote to go along with it, and he really liked the lyrics. So, we had to rerecord with the lyrics and did a smaller combo. The original one was mostly horns playing the melody.”

Hedrick is headed to the University of Miami to study vocal jazz performance.

Park, whose film “Kara Deady: The Pole Vaulter” was the Indiana Documentary winner in the High School Film Competition at Heartland in 2017, is going to study film at New York University this fall.

“This is the first time we’re showing it to the general public, and we hope they enjoy watching it and they can appreciate all of our hard work,” Park said. “I hope our film can inspire other high school filmmakers that they can do bigger projects.

From left, “You’ve Been On My Mind” members Madeline Hatfield (actor), Ayden Stewart (actor), Michael Doman (cinematographer), Justin Park (director), Luke Belcher (musician) and Emma Hedrick (composer). (Submitted photo)

Just because they are a high school student doesn’t mean we have to do smaller shows. We put together a team of people of different backgrounds and interests and we’re all excelling in our fields. We’ve managed to come together as a team and complete this project.”

The film will be shown at 4:45 p.m. July 27 and 12 p.m. July 28 at DeBoest Lecture Hall.

‘Grateful’ set for film festival Park was director of photography for another film, “Grateful.”

“It wasn’t easy to balance both things together,” Park said.

“Grateful” is a 17-minute documentary, which chronicles the story of Jenni Berebitsky, who is battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Berebitsky, 42, was diagnosed nine years ago in March of 2009. At the time, she was told by a doctor she had 18 to 24 months to live.

Amy Pauszek, whose Where’s Amy column appears in Current editions, is one of

the executive producers and co-producer for the 17-minute documentary.

“Her story will warm your heart while teaching us to live an engaging, productive and meaningful life,” Pauszek said.

Pauszek met filmmaker and co-producer Paul Nethercott last year at the Heartland Film Festival, where they both had films.

“We had connected as filmmakers and shared a common interest of making films that will make a difference,” Pauszek said.

Nethercott contacted Pauszek after the festival in late November 2017 and told her he was planning on directing a new documentary short on Berebitsky.

“After we met a few times and having known Jenni through the Heartland Truly Moving Jury Committee, I knew this was the next short I had to produce,” Pauszek said.

The film will be shown at 5 p.m. July 26 and 7:45 p.m. July 29 at the Toby Theater at Newfields For more, visit indyshorts.org.

Wray appears in ‘The Secret Garden’ editorial@youarecurrent.com Amelia Wray is ready for the challenge.

Wray, a 13-year-old Carmel resident, will appear in a lead role as Mary Lennox in Summer Stock Stage’s “The Secret Garden” from July 25 to 29 at Park Tudor High School.

“I’m very excited to take on this role,” Wray said. “This is my first summer doing Summer Stock Stage as well as my first role having a British accent.”

She is taking lessons to learn the accent via FaceTime from Jennifer White in Australia.

Also appearing in the show from Carmel are Michael Krauter as Fakir, Herron High School, and Olivia Wise, ensemble, The Orchard School.

The three Fishers performers are Sydney Meyers, as Rose, homeschooled; Gabe Thomas, Maj. Shelley, Mt. Vernon High School; and Nate Schlabach, Lt. Shaw, Bishop Chatard High School.

Westfield High School student Anya Burke portrays Mrs. Shelley.

The performances are 7 p.m. July 25, 26, 27 and 28 and 2 p.m. July 28 and 29. Tickets are $18. For more, visit summerstockstage.com.

Westfield — Lemon Wheel will perform live music at 7 p.m. July 26 at Urban Vines, 303 E. 161st St. Noblesville — Cash on Fire will perform at 7 p.m. July 26 in the Forest Park free concert series.

Zionsville — The Lincoln Park Concert Series will present Zionsville’s Got Talent at 7 p.m. July 25. The free concert features area performers.

Carmel — Parrots of the Caribbean will hold a free concert at 7 p.m. July 25 in the Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo.

Carmel — The Clay Terrace Concert Series featuring Toy Factory at 7 p.m. July 26.

Fishers — Woomblies Rock Orchestra will appear at 9 p.m. July 27 for a free concert at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Emma Smiler has found preparing for “Guys and Dolls” to be a blast.

“I love the show. What I THEATER specifically love about our cast is that it doesn’t matter what part we are, what school we come from, what our personality is, we’ve already connected strongly, which is really helpful for the characters in our show to connect for the story to come to life,” Smiler said.

Civic Theatre’s Young Artists Program will present the classic musical from July 26 to 29 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The performances will be 7 p.m. July 26, 27, 28 and 2 p.m. July 29.

Smiler, who will be a Carmel High School sophomore in August, portrays Martha in the mission band. Melody Barrows, who will be a Westfield High School senior, performs as mission band member Agatha.

“It is challenging to keep from being boring because the mission band has to be very stern and proper most of the time,” Barrows said. “I like playing this character because it allows me to stretch my acting abilities.”

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The show is Barrows’ fourth with YAP. “I enjoy coming back every summer to pursue my passion and spend time and work with the wonderful YAP community, directors, designers, costumers and cast,” she said.

Jacob Schilling, who will be a Fishers High School junior, is in his second YAP production, having appeared in “Grease” in 2017.

Schilling plays gambler Bennie Southstreet in “Guys and Dolls.”

Schilling is quite familiar with the musical because he worked on the tech crew for Fishers Junior High School’s “Guys and Dolls” production.

“I know the plot, the characters and the music,” Schilling said. “I was really excited to actually be in the show for the first time.”

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ATI seeks to increase fan base

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com When Actors Theatre of Indiana started in 2005, its productions were held all across the Indianapolis area.

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However, ATI agreed to present a show in Indianapolis when operators of the District Theatre asked ATI to present the first show at the newly renovated Indianapolis theater on 627 Massachusetts Ave., formerly Theatre on the Square.

“We are big on this regionalization of the arts,” ATI Executive Director Jim Reilly said.

“We’re are trying to take down the barrier at 96th Street. About 10 percent of our subscribers come from Marion County.”

ATI co-founders Judy Fitzgerald, Don Farrell and Cynthia Collins appear along with Logan Moore in “Forbidden Broadway,” which opened July 5. The musical comedy has five more performances before its run concludes July 29.

“In a way, we’re re-introducing ourselves to Indianapolis,” Farrell said. “We want to

Cynthia Collins, left, and Judy Fitzgerald appear in “Forbidden Broadway.” (Submitted photo)

continue to build our audience base and let people know there is theater going on above the 96th Street border. There is sometimes negativity with Indianapolis versus Carmel. I love all the people at IRT, Phoenix Theater and Beef & Boards.”

ATI will conclude its 2018-19 season with an updated version of “Forbidden Broadway” April 26 to May 19, 2019.

Billy Kimmel, who has acted in “Forbidden Broadway” through the years, is directing and choreographing the District Theatre version as well as the updated one.

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Commentary by Mark Johnson Where to go: Michaelangelo’s Italian Bistro Where it is: 550 Westfield Rd., Noblesville When it’s open: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Mark’s take: Perhaps the best part of entering Michaelangelo’s Italian Bistro is the enchanting aroma of Italian cuisine that greets diners. Add to that an elegantly casual vibe and you have all the ingredients of a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience.

Of course, the aroma is only the beginning.

A menu loaded with the best of Italy awaits: appetizers, salads, soups, pastas and pizza.

You’ll enjoy it all with family, friends or someone special in an unforgettable dining excursion.

Lasagna Classico. (Submitted photo)

What to get: Yes, I do eat more than just lasagna, but not on this trip. The Lasagna Classico is undeniably enticing. Coupled with a side of the Italian Wedding Soup, the lasagna is quite filling but not excessively so. A Yuengling completes the beverage portion of the meal.

What’s the cost: Entrees run $10 to $18.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Dance Kaleidoscope’s “Soul Sisters” features a unique blend of dances to the music of Ella Fitzgerald, JaPERFORMANCE nis Joplin and Aretha Franklin.

“This is the first time these three pieces have been performed together and they really complement each other,” Dance Kaleidoscope Marketing Director Paul Hansen said.

The performances are set for 8 p.m. Aug. 4 and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

David Hochoy choreographed the piece.

Jillian Godwin performs to the music of Janis Joplin.

“David captures the power and pain in Janis Joplin’s voice through fast, syncopated movements that go with her more upbeat songs; and slow, sensual gestures to compliment her ballads,” said Godwin, an Indianapolis resident.

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I draw on my own experiences as well to depict a story of love, loss and acceptance.”

Hochoy serves as choreographer for the Fitzgerald piece. Nicholas A. Owens is the choreographer for Franklin’s portion of the show.

Hansen said the company usually performs once a year at the Center for the Performing Arts.

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“Charley’s Aunt,” The Cat Theatre, 7:30 p.m. July 27 and 254 Veterans Way, Carmel 28, 2:30 p.m. July 29

Actors Theatre of Indiana is producing the Off-Broadway hit musical revue featuring songs from more than 20 Broadway shows.

Amalgamated Stage Productions, one of The Cat’s resident companies, presents a comedy that first debuted in 1892.

Cost: $30, $25 se- More: indyfringe.org/theatre-show/ niors, $20 students forbidden-broadway-district-theatre

“Guys and Dolls,” Civic Theatre’s Young Artists Program, The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

7 p.m. July 26, 27, 28, 2 p.m. July 29

The Young Artists Program presents the classical musical of gamblers and the Save-a-Soul Mission band. The show premiered on Broadway in 1950.

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“Murder at Goon Show,” Mud Creek Theater, Lawrence From left, Elizabeth Enderle (portraying Homer Zuckerman), Stella Neale (Wilbur) and Nolan Ely (Lurvy) rehearse a scene from Westfield Playhouse’s production of “Charlotte’s Web.” (Submitted photos)

“Charlotte’s Web,” Main Street Productions, Westfield Playhouse, 1836 SR 32 West

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Notice is hereby given that Duke Energy Indiana, LLC (“Duke Energy Indiana”) will submit as a thirty-day filing on or about July 20, 2018, in accordance with a Settlement Agreement filed in Cause No. 45032-S2 and pending approval by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (“Commission”), revised tariff sheets for its Standard Contract Rider No. 67 reflecting a name change to the “Tax and Merger Credits Adjustment” and the inclusion of an additional $7 million annual credit as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 for approval under the Commission’s thirty-day administrative filing procedures and guidelines.The revised tariff sheets are available to all qualifying Duke Energy Indiana customers and would be approved contemporaneously with Commission approval of the Settlement Agreement in Cause No. 43032-S2 to be implemented thirty-days from the date of filing, contingent upon the Commission approval of the Settlement Agreement, unless an objection is made. Objections to the thirty-day filing, questions or inquiries may be made by contacting the Secretary of the Commission, Mary M. Becerra, or Barbara A. Smith or Randall C. Helmen with the Indiana Office of the Utility Consumer Counselor at the following addresses or phone numbers:

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Courting moot points Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

American automobiles from around Cuba. (Photos by Don Knebel)

Cuba’s classic cars Commentary by Don Knebel

they could see only in car shows back home. When the Cuban government began allowing its citizens to operate independently in the tourist economy, owners of 60-year-old American cars, passed down from their parents and grandparents, found visitors willing to pay $30 an hour just to ride in them, a sum more than the daily wage of the average Cuban. Once inside, passengers often realize that new paint can make old automobiles appear showroom new from the outside, but paint can’t cover ripped upholstery and replace headliners. For most visitors, such concerns are quibbles. More important is that they have ridden and been photographed in icons of mid-20th-century America.

Many visitors to Cuba take at least one ride in the island’s time-defying vintage automobiles. Appearances can TRAVEL be deceiving.

During the 1950s, wealthy Cubans and American expatriates imported thousands of automobiles made by Chrysler, Ford and General Motors. Reflecting the styles and tastes of the time, most of them featured lots of chrome and brightly colored, often two-tone, paint jobs. When Fidel Castro took control of Cuba in 1959, he barred importation of automobiles from the United States and other non-communist countries as symbols of capitalist excess.

The American embargo then precluded the Don Knebel is a local resident sale of spare parts to Cuba. who works for Barnes & ThornAs the miles piled up on the now irreburg LLP. For the full column visit placeable vehicles, necessity gave birth to donknebel.com. You may contact hundreds of Cuban inventors. Mechanics him at news@currentzionsville. com. kept cars running hundreds of thousands of miles beyond their expectNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE ed lifespans by substitutTHE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ing engines from wrecked Docket No. 18070002 V and abandoned Russian Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on Tuesday the 7th day of August, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the cars for the Detroit-made Carmel City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Square, 2nd Floor, Carmel, V-8s and fabricating parts IN 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards in their garages. In the Variance application to: permit pool equipment to remain in side yard meantime, some of the setback (in reference to UDO Section 5.02.C.7 which states “10’ side yard setback for pool/decking/equipment”, 5’ proposed). automobiles, such as the Property being known as 14435 Pemberton Lane, Carmel, IN 46074 1955 to 1957 Chevrolet Bel The application is identified as Docket No. 18070002 V Airs, had become classics The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Overbrook Farms, Section 2 Lot 41. It is zoned residence Sl/Residence in the United States.

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Joey: All right, Rach. The big question is, “Does he like you?” All right? Because if he doesn’t like GRAMMAR GUY you, this is all a moo point.

Rachel: Huh. A moo point?

Joey: Yeah, it’s like a cow’s opinion. It just doesn’t matter. It’s moo.

Many of you remember the “Friends” episode entitled, “The One Where Chandler Doesn’t Like Dogs,” in which Joey Tribiani further confuses an already confusing phrase. Many people get “moot point” confused with “mute point,” but Mr. Tribiani adds another (and hilarious) phrasal faux pas to the list.

The correct phrase, of course, is “moot point,” which is an inconsequential or irrelevant point. “Mute” here certainly makes sense. I think the idea is if you mute something, you can’t hear it anymore. But “moot” came first. So, what exactly is “moot”?

Moot is something that is open for debate. It comes from the Old English word gemot, which was any legislative or judicial court where people would meet to

discuss a matter. A moot point was something that hadn’t yet been decided. It’s where we get the word “meet” from.

How did something that meant “up for debate” become known as something trivial and irrelevant? Welcome to Moot Court.

A moot court is where law students competitively hone their arguing skills. It involves a simulated appellate court case, where students focus on the application of the law to a standard set of evidentiary suppositions, facts and clarifications to which the competitors are introduced. In other words, moot court is made up. The debates held at moot courts are purely academic. Other than a nerdy way for law students to get better at lawyering, the outcomes and arguments make absolutely no real-world difference. They’re moot points.

Moot can, therefore, either mean “debatable” or “irrelevant.” In the U.S., it will almost always mean “irrelevant.”

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

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

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There is an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant at the International Montessori School (www.intlmontessori.com) for work from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The successful candidate should have a college degree (or equivalent), be very familiar with MAC and/or PC computers, have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, be good in math, and be passionate about customer service, children, and parents. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) will be necessary. Prior experience working in an office will be an advantage. The chosen candidate will report to the president / principal of the school.

The International Montessori School (www.intlmontessori.com) in Carmel, Indiana, has several employment opportunities for the 2018-2019 school year.

Openings include Administrative Assistant, Art Teacher, Music Teacher, Assistant Teachers, and Substitute Teachers. Working hours will be between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, although specific schedules will be determined by the position. Qualified 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 is based on experience.

Please submit resume and cover letter to: rkd1948@sbcglobal.net ***** No phone calls, please. ******

Please submit resume and cover letter to: rkd1948@sbcglobal. net ***** No phone calls, please. *****

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