August 29, 2017 — Westfield

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Brooks takes stance on Charlottesville / P3

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Brooks denounces hate groups

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com In the wake of the violence in Charlottesville, Va., after neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups clashed with politics counter-protesters, U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks wants there to be no question on her position.

“In case people think I haven’t been clear enough, I want to be a little more clear,” Brooks said at the combined Westfield and Zionsville chamber of commerce luncheon Aug. 17 at the Indianapolis Executive Airport.

“I absolutely denounce and detest neoNazism, white supremacist groups and any of those groups. I fought them as a U.S. attorney. On social media, it gets a little tough if you don’t say enough. Or if people think you don’t say it strong enough, but I’m here to tell you I live in a community that I know we don’t believe in those things, bigotry, racism and violence. The protest was awful.

The message was awful.”

Brooks, a Carmel resident, represents the state’s fifth district.

One person, Heather Heyer, was killed and several others injured Aug. 12 when an alleged white supremacist drove into demonstrators protesting the white supremacy rally over the city’s decision to remove a statue of Confederate Army Gen. Robert E. Lee. “We have to renew our commitment to healing our country,” Brooks said. “I was pleased people peacefully had a sit-in to say this is wrong in the city of Indianapolis.

Westfield Construction will begin at the end of this month or early next month on the City of Westfield’s Fall Resurfacing and 2017 Trail Connections projects. Fall resurfacing includes Joliet Road, Catherine Drive, Greyhound Pass from 151st to Western Way, Greyhound Court, Spring Meadows Subdivision and half of Pine Ridge and Quail Ridge Subdivisions.

A roundabout at 151st Street and Westfield Boulevard is under construction

U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks addresses the Westfield and Zionsville chambers of commerce Aug. 17 at Indianapolis Executive Airport in Zionsville.

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Peaceful demonstrations are fine. We also have to realize things that made us different in this country also made us great.”

Brooks, a Republican, said she was proud when then-South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (now U.S. ambassador to the United Nations) made the decision to remove the Confederate flag from the statehouse after the shootings in an historic African-American church in Charleston in June 2015. Nine people were killed by Dylann Roof, a white supremacist who had posted social media photos of himself with the Confederate flag.

Asked about President Donald Trump’s comments blaming many sides for the violence, Brooks did not want to comment directly on his statements.

“I’ve been trying to be focused on reminding folks that we as leaders need to lead and bring the country together, and that’s how I want to comment,” Brooks said.

Work at 151st Street and Greyhound Pass includes modifying the existing “Y” intersection into a stop controlled “T” intersection. An asphalt multi-use path will connect from U.S. 31 and Westfield Boulevard through the new roundabout and west down Greyhound Pass to the Monon Trail.

The project is expected to be complete and open to traffic by mid-September.

Utility relocations are underway at 186th Street and Spring Mill Road. The project will

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Teen driver safety program returns to Westfield — The Street Survival teen driver safety program will return to Westfield’s Grand Park from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at 19000 Grand Park Blvd. The program teaches teens driving skills through hands-on experiences. For more, visit streetsurvival.org.

Learn solar rooftop basics — The Westfield Public Library will host a free event where the public will learn about rooftop solar basics, how net metering affects return on investment and how to select a quality solar installer at a good price. Attendees will qualify for a campaign discount. The event is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at the library, 333 E. Hoover St. To sign up, visit wgtogether.org.

Athletic booster cards for sale -- The high school and middle school fall athletes are selling athletic booster discount cards. If someone has not been contacted by athletes to buy a card, call the Westfield High School Athletic Office at 317-867-6615. Cards are $20 and include more than 25 local businesses and restaurants. be completed by the end of the year. The project includes construction of a roundabout at the intersection and a new boulevard roadway construction to Kinsey Avenue.

Towne Road reconstruction includes three new culverts, widening and vertical sight distance corrections. Utility relocations will begin next month and construction will begin this fall. The project is expected to be complete by summer or fall of next year.

The roundabout portion of the ongoing Ditch Road project will open by the end of this month. The remaining leg of the project, on Ind. 32, will be closed until September.

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Chaucie’s Place appoints Blandford to specialist

ous professional experience, I have worked with child and teen survivors of sexual abuse and assault in programs On Aug. 21, Executive Director Jack that encouraged healing and empowPowell announced the appointment of erment. I am excited to now Margaret Blandford focus my energy on education jobs to the Smart Steps and prevention regarding these Program Specialist types of abuse.” position at Chaucie’s Place.

Chaucie’s Place is a nonprofit Blandford has a bachelor’s child advocacy organization degree in Psychology from that works to prevent child Marian University, with minors sexual abuse and youth suicide in Peace and Justice Studies Blandford through prevention programs and Pastoral Leadership. She is for children, adults and school systems. currently pursuing a master’s degree “Smart Steps: A Body Safety Program in Social Work, which she expects to for Children” is a child sexual abuse complete in May 2018. Her professional prevention and education program that experiences include employment with teaches elementary school-aged chila community mental health center as dren that their bodies belong to them a school-based skills trainer. She also and that they have the right to say “no” has worked in a residential group home to unwanted touches from anyone. The with pregnant and parenting teen program also teaches children to tell mothers. an adult about any touches that make “I am thrilled and honored to be jointhem uncomfortable, and that abuse is ing such a passionate team as a Smart never their fault.

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Girl Scouts create kickball field

By Renee Larr • news@currentinwestfield.com Two Westfield Middle School students used their summer break to create a community kickball field for their giving back Girl Scout Silver Award.

Julia Lamb and Ellie Rinne belong to Troop 1505 and wanted to work together to complete the 50 hours needed to receive the award.

Lamb contacted “Survivor” alumni Rupert Boneham to see if he could assist with the project.

“When I was little I would always watch ‘Survivor’ with my grandpa, and there would always be commercials for Rupert’s Kids (Boneham’s charity), so I looked it up,” Lamb said. “Eventually, after leaving about four to five messages, they picked up, and we scheduled a meeting.”

Boneham suggested the girls build a kickball field at Union Chapel Methodist Church where he works with the youth group. The girls contacted members of the community asking for donations.

“We went to Walmart and told them about what we were doing,” Rinne said. “They gave us a $50 gift card to buy spray paint to paint the scoreboard. Then we went to Dick’s

From left Rupert Boneham, Ellie Rinne and Julia Lamb install a kickball field. (Submitted photo)

(Sporting Goods) and asked for bases. They donated bases to us for the field.”

In total, the girls raised approximately $500 in cash.

The project began in May and was completed in July. There will be weekly kickball games each summer on Tuesday mornings.

The girls are proud of their hard work.

“I am very excited at how it turned out,” Lamb said.

The Scouts will receive their awards when all the paperwork is finalized. For more, visit unionchapelindy.org.

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Thirty-two recent Westfield High School graduates received the state’s first-ever Certificate of Multilingual schools Proficiency. The Indiana Dept. of Education granted the award to students with a functional level of proficiency in English and one or more other languages.

WHS Spanish teacher Jen Hasler-Troutman credits the students’ ongoing curiosity for their achievements.

“These students have worked diligently.

I am thrilled that they have earned this recognition,” Hasler-Troutman said. “What I admire most about them is their ability to remain curious and open to learning more about languages and cultures. I am eager to see how our students continue to use their language proficiency and cultural awareness throughout their lives.”

The Certificate of Multilingual Proficiency is awarded by participating school districts, charter or other nonpublic accredited high schools. Student transcripts must show they have attained a higher level of proficiency in their respective language.

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The City of Westfield has multiple signs alerting pedestrians wanting to cross the street that cars have the right-of-way.

(Photo by Sadie Hunter)

Police, city take strides to educate community on trails

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com When it comes to crosswalks, not many pedestrians are familar with state law. The City of Westfield has recently taken an initiative to educate pedestrians and drivers on right-ofcover story way legalities.

The initiative began when residents complained on the social media app Nextdoor. The more the city looked into it, the more it was clear there was confusion about the law.

Westfield Police Dept. Chief Joel Rush said pedestrians do not have the right-of-way at crosswalks.

Drivers do.

“Trail users have to stop,” Rush said. “The drivers of vehicles have to be prepared to stop if someone enters the crosswalk, but the burden is on the trail user to stop. If I’m driving and no one is in the crosswalk, I can go and don’t have to stop. But if Rush someone is in the crosswalk, me being the driver, I have to stop. Once a person on a trail comes into the crosswalk they have the right-of-way.”

There are already signs in place alerting trail users that cross traffic isn’t required to stop. But when pedestrians are already in the crosswalk, Rush said drivers must yield. With regard to trail safety, Rush said confusion often stems from polite drivers waving pedestrians to cross when drivers coming the opposite way don’t plan to stop.

“People don’t like it when one car stops and waits for someone to go, and that’s the big debate now is what happens if someone is trying to be polite and sees (a pedestrian) coming and stops,” Rush said. “What the trail user sees is a stopped car, and they think it’s clear for them to walk across. Public safety’s worst fear is one (driver) waves (the pedestrian) on, they don’t look the other way and get hit. If you see someone stopping, you need to stop, too, to make sure it’s clear. That’s just being kind to other people.”

Rush is an active trail user and runs trails multiple times a week.

He said he prefers drivers not stop if they see him or other people on the trail.

Rush said there’s frustration on both sides, with drivers angry

The City of Westfield is placing additional signage along major trail crossings within the city to alert drivers of state law when it comes to pedestrians in crosswalks. (Submitted photo)

when another driver stops when they have the right-of-way. There’s also frustration about pedestrians not being educated on the law and crossing when they do not have the right-of-way.

Bill Kirsch, a Westfield resident and frequent trail user, recalled a situation when a driver stopped to let him cross and was then rearended by another driver.

“What happens is the car behind the first car may not slow down (to let the pedestrian cross), and then you have a problem,” Kirsch said. “It happened to me on the Midland a couple winters ago where it crosses Carey Road. I was running east and the first car stopped and let me go across. I looked the other way and there was a car going northbound that wouldn’t slow down, so I turned back and motioned to her to go. The car behind her ran into her.

Cars think they have to stop, but a lot of it is common sense. It’s not a red light, it’s a yellow light. Just slow down, and if someone is crossing, they have the right-of-way. But if they are using the trail, there are stop signs. Vehicles have the right-of-way.”

To aid in educating the public, the city ordered 20 new signs to be placed in crosswalks to alert drivers to be aware and yield to pedestrians if they are already in crosswalks. However, there are already stop signs in place to alert pedestrians they must stop.

The new signs will be placed along every Monon Trail crossing this month. City spokesperson Erin Murphy said more signs will be ordered, if necessary.

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Bill Kirsch runs along the Monon Trail in Westfield. (Submitted photo)

Westfield Trails by the numbers 93.82

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crosswalk signs to be placed along Monon crossings in Westfield Major Westfield trails: Grassy Branch Trail, Monon Trail, Midland Trace Trail, Cool Creek Trail, Natalie Wheeler Trail

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o b s e r v a tion Tools at the ready Commentary by Terry Anker

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Although television, films and the 24hour news cycle, populated by ubiquitous talking heads, might be flattening it a bit, we Americans can still enjoy some nice regional dialects. Brooklyn and Boston each have their own. New Orleans, the Midwest and the valleys of Los Angeles all have unique expressions and pitch. But among the favorites must be the eccentric and entertaining idioms of the great state of Texas. With a sure-fire twang and dead-eyed pithiness, our friends to the southwest get, grinning, to the heart of the matter.

If one is said to have a big hat, no cattle, it notes that the object of assessment is likely pretending to be of greater import than its actual holdings might support.

Another personal favorite is that hapless soul who is always fixing to get ready. We all know folks who make it their business to be in a constant state of planning. One might imagine that planning is good. Yes. Yet some of us spend so much of our lives preparing that we fail to reserve any time for the doing!

When is the preparation to end and the executing to begin? If we move too fast, we are rash and lack forethought. Still, if we move too slowly, we fall into a near endless loop of self-reinforcing insecurity.

As a young man, I asked a wise, elderly neighbor when was the best time to trim an overgrown shrub. The man responded by asking me if I had a sharp pair of clippers. He made a good point. Shouldn’t we have our tools ready (education, capital and relationships) so that we are set whenever an obstacle and the time to address it presents?

Last week, I was using the girls’ bathroom at the high school where I teach, and when I flushed, my keys and humor ID badge fell into the toilet.

Suddenly aware of time epically slowing down, I plunged my longsleeve-shirted arm into the tainted water in a futile attempt to rescue them. Alas, the entire set-up was gone before I could even scream “NOOOOOOOO!” I then immediately relayed the story to everyone I saw. First, the three horrified juniors standing outside my stall, who’d heard everything but had no context. Then to my posse of teacher friends, chatting in the hallway. And finally, to my seventh-period class, who’d listen to anything if it meant a postponement of actual history stuff.

I assumed I’d be met with laughter and possible wishes for good luck as I navigated administration hell to obtain new credentials. But without exception, their expressions ranged from shock to disgust.

Why? Because I’d willingly stuck my hand into a bowl full of urine.

Look, people. I’m a mom. I’ve probably changed close to a million diapers, cleaned up enough bodily fluid to own a hazmat suit and continue to consistently pee myself whenever I run, laugh or sneeze. Last month, when I had to scrub the basement toilet after it had been clogged for something like 13 days by a king-sized “deposit,” I literally didn’t flinch. I’ve seen worse.

I acted on instinct, honed by years in the field of motherhood. My only thought was, “Save the keys!” But now I’m “that crazy teacher” from the bathroom with highly questionable decision-making skills.

Peace out.

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

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The workings of the Patrol Division Commentary by Anna Skinner During the second Citizen’s Academy class, members heard from Westfield Police Dept. citizen’s academy Capt. Charles Hollowell, who oversees the patrol division.

The patrol division is the largest division of WPD and consists of the uniformed officers you see making traffic stops and responding to calls. Of the 45 department members, 33 are assigned to patrol. They are divided into four squads – two night shifts and two day shifts. A minimum of four officers are on shift at all times.

Patrol is responsible for residence and business security checks, criminal apprehension, traffic enforcement and more. It encompasses a wide array of the police department, such as crash investigations, K-9 and bike patrol.

In addition to breaking down the workings of the patrol division, Hollowell also shared his own inspiring story about why he became a police officer, which stemmed from growing up in Detroit. He witnessed his first homicide at 5 years old and vowed to make the community a little bit safer for everyone.

After the presentation, class members

Lt. Mike Seagrave displays the interior of his unmarked police vehicle. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

were taken outside to see how a police vehicle is equipped. Lt. Mike Seagrave let us hold his bulletproof vest and gun belt to feel the weight of what police wear.

The high-tech vehicles are equipped with rifles, Narcan, first aid and more to encompass the variety of calls a patrol officer might come across during a shift.

Next time you see a uniformed officer out on the street, understand they do more than write tickets. They are part of the largest division within WPD. They’re the ones checking your homes, your businesses and keeping your streets safe.

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

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Sleepwalking and sticky notes Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

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Whenever I pick up the newspaper, I find medical news contrary to previously reported findings. humor Now there is some perplexing medical news for me to digest: The sleeping pill I take may not help me get better rest, but may only have an amnesia effect. In other words, I may be up all night tossing and turning, but the next morning I don’t remember having trouble staying asleep. Just what I need: Something else to keep me up all night.

The more I thought about this, the crazier it made me. My pill bottle label said it can cause sleepwalking, so I could be wandering throughout the house, then in the morning not remember anything.

I experienced this in college. Up all night cramming for a test, then not recalling a thing the next morning (and I was drug-free then).

My brother was a sleepwalker. He’d get up and grab a rod and reel from the garage, then walk out the front door at 3 a.m. My mother wanted to call the doctor, but my father said we needed the fish.

I asked my wife if she’s noticed anything

out of the ordinary lately. “Well, we’re always out of cat food,” she responded. That scared me, since I’ve gained a few pounds in the last month. “Also, I’ve noticed in the mornings that your bathroom is spotless. All your pill bottles are back in the cabinet. Your toothpaste tube has its cap on and all the towels are folded. Maybe you are sleepwalking.”

“Mary Ellen, do you really think I walk around the house at night and don’t remember?”

“It’s possible. You don’t remember a lot of things.”

Last night I put sticky notes around the house, so if I started sleepwalking, I could jot down what I did to jog my memory. This morning, I discovered I had gotten into the fridge and polished off the remainder of my wife’s homemade chicken cacciatore.

I’m glad I made a note of that. Sometimes I forget what a good cook she is.

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

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Legislative internships — Indiana House Republicans are accepting internship applications for the 2018 legislative session. Internships are open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors, graduate students and recent graduates of all majors. To complete an application, visit IndianaHouseRepublicans.com.

Arts and education grants available — The Telamon Foundation has announced that its grant application for 2017 is available.

This marks the Telamon Foundation’s fourth annual round of grants that focus primarily on the Foundation’s pillars of arts and education. The application for 2017 can be found at telamon.com/telamon-foundation/.

Applications are due Sept. 15. Questions can be directed to foundation@telamon.com.

Free seminars for seniors — CarDon & Associates is partnering with Indy Mature Living to help educate Indianapolis-area seniors about issues related to home ownership and post-retirement downsizing. The next seminar is on downsizing, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at Aspen Trace, 3154 S. Ind. 135, Greenwood. Reservations can be made by phone or email at 317-6002056 or straighttalk@cardon.us.

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By Noah Alatza news@currentinwestfield.com

“At the time we opened, cornfields were surrounding us on all sides.” Bays said. “As Westfield grew, so did my vision of a quality salon.”

When Carol Bays founded HairQuest Bays said she has wanted to be a hair in March of 1991, she never dreamed the stylist since she was a little girl. cornfields around “The (salon) was my life dream, update her storefront and I have not regretted it,” Bays would change. said. “I have built fond relationships Now, after being a Westfield with clients throughout the years. business owner for nearly 27 When I look back at where I first years at Village Park Plaza started, it is the trust and confisuite, 1950 E. Greyhound Pass, dence in us that the customers Bays said now is the right time Bays have shown that kept me going.” to move on.

HairQuest booked its final appointment “I’ve known some of my customers Aug. 25 and will shutter when its lease exfor 30-plus years and have done their pires Aug. 31. children’s (hair), and even some of The salon’s new owners promise the their grandkids,” Bays wrote in a staff “same team, same prices and same sermemo sent to Current. “It is with mixed vice.” The new salon, the Beauty Bar, will emotions that I’m announcing my refeature upgraded equipment and allow tirement from the beauty industry, to clients to enjoy adult beverages during aptackle the challenges that retirement pointments. Beauty Bar is owned by Erin promises.”

Hunt, who declined Current’s request for Bays said she is grateful for the opcomment. According to Bays, Hunt promportunity to have served the Westfield ises to keep the same expectations. Hunt community.

also owns the Beauty Bar location in Geist.

The Beauty Bar will be at 14647 N. Grey Rd. in the Bridgewater Marketplace shopping mall.

Bays said the new salon will offer the same Aveda hair products as HairQuest.

“Everyone that I’ve come into contact with over the last 30-plus years, you do not know how much you’ve meant and taught me, either business-related, personally, or character-wise.” Bays said. “You all mean the world to me.”

“The (salon) was my life dream, and I have not regretted it.”

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By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com An innovative form of physical therapy is gaining popularity in Indiana.

Dry needling is now offered by OrthoIndy Physical Therapy at its Fishers and South physical therapy locations. Dry needling is based on neuroanatomy and is used for the treatment of a multitude of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions.

“We are constantly looking to add new, innovative and effective treatment options for our patients dealing with pain and musculoskeletal injuries,” said Jeff Sorg, director of OrthoIndy Physical Therapy. “The procedure causes a small lesion with a fine filament needle in the muscle to create a chemical and neurological response, allowing the muscle to relax and decreasing pain. We are very happy to now be able to offer dry needling at OrthoIndy Physical Therapy.

“Dry needling is gaining popularity due to its ability to often achieve immediate positive results, with decreased pain and improved movement and function.”

Jan George, a physical therapist with IU Health Saxony in Fishers, said dry needling has gained popularity because insurance companies now allow patients to see a physical therapist without a physician’s approval.

“Physical therapy has been able to be directly accessed by the public. Indiana got direct access two to three years ago, which means anyone can go to a physical therapist if

Dispatches Jan George performs a dry needling session on Whitney Harrison.

George and Harrison are both physical therapists at IU Health Saxony in Fishers.

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your insurance allows without a physician referral for the first 24 days or so,” George said. “So the public has more access to physical therapists in the past couple years, and that has helped with traction (for dry needling).”

George said physical therapists assess each patient and that dry needling is not a cure for specific maladies.

“It’s not like we use dry needling for a certain diagnosis,” George said. “You look at the patient as a whole and say, ‘How can I incorporate the best tools I have to help this patient get better?’”

According to OrthoIndy’s press release, conditions that respond well to dry needling include athletic and overuse injuries, tendonitis, chronic neck and back pain, headaches and post-surgical pain.

Did we reconstruct his ACL . . . or his dream?

Senior health education series — The next event in this series by IU Health will be 6 p.m. Sept. 6 at Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building, 1 Park Dr., and will discuss heart attack warning signs, treatment and recovery.

Healthy cooking class — The St. Vincent Carmel Women’s Center is hosting a cooking class to teach community members how to cook a healthy breakfast that will set the stage for blood sugar control the rest of the day. The class will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Women’s Center, 13420 N. Meridian St. The event is free, but registration is required. Visit BreakfastUpgrade.eventbrite.com to register.

Perimenopause vs. menopause — What is the difference between the two? Simply put, menopause has occurred when you have not had a period for 12 months. Perimenopause occurs in the months leading up to that time.

During perimenopause, you may experience typical symptoms, such as night sweats, hot flashes, etc.

Source: BottomLineHealth.com Masked hypertension — If you have normal blood pressure in the doctor’s office, don’t assume that it is normal all the time. A few people have masked hypertension – blood pressure that fluctuates and often appears normal when checked in the office. It’s a good idea for everyone to periodically check their blood pressure when they have an opportunity.

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Jared will tell you, both. That’s because the ACL reconstruction that Shelbourne Knee Center did on Jared’s knee not only got him back on same level as before the injury. Which has made his dream of playing college football a reality. As Jared says, “All over their walls are pictures of athletes with thank-you letters. I knew I was in good hands.”

A large, multi-center study found that only 50% of patients return to their sport at the same level. Yet similar research at Shelbourne Knee Center has found that greater than 90% of Shelbourne patients return to sports at the same level. Which proves we’re not only specializing in knees, we’re specializing in your recovery. Just ask Jared. He came in with a torn ACL, and walked out with his dream intact. To learn more or to schedule an appointment visit eCommunity.com/FixKnee.

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By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Dina Verplank was well-known for her artistic style – pastel colors, whimsical scenes and plenty of birds. Dina co-owned Firefly Tattoo in Indianapolis with her brother, Gerrit Verplank, and Laura Black. Customers, specifically women, would request Dina for her tattoo style.

Dina was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014. The cancer returned shortly after she beat it. She lost her battle in March.

Gerrit and his wife, Erin, of Westfield, are spearheading a fundraiser for the Dina Verplank Art and Design Memorial Fund, a scholarship for Herron School of Art and Design students. Dina and Gerrit graduated from Herron in 2004.

The fundraiser will be 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at Firefly Tattoo, 429 E. Vermont St., Indianapolis. Dina’s prints will be sold.

There will be a silent auction and refreshments. Admission is free. People of all ages are welcome.

“We are going to be showcasing a lot of her artwork and selling a lot of prints of her artwork,” Gerrit said. “We have had a lot of requests for her artwork, and we are not selling much Dina Dina of the originals Verplank Verplank because there is works on works on aa tattoo. a limited quantity. tattoo.

We will have one of her original art pieces up for silent auction as well as pieces from other local artists. We

Dina Verplank’s artistic style was feminine and whimsical. Prints of her art will be sold at a fundraiser in Indianapolis Sept.

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Fundraiser for the Dina Verplank Art and Design Memorial Fund Where: Firefly Tattoo, 429 E. Vermont St., Indianapolis.

When: 2 to 6 p.m., Sept. 10 Price: Free admission, but prints will be on sale and there will be a silent auction.

For more: fireflytattoo.com.

are still taking donations from whoever for the silent auction. All the money will be going toward her scholarship fund.”

So far, approximately $13,000 has been raised for the fund.

The Verplanks’ goal is $25,000. The amount would establish an indefinite annual scholarship of $1,000. The first will be awarded in 2018.

Erin said the event also is a chance to showcase community art.

“This is more of an opportunity to buy local art and support that industry,” Erin said. “Her mission in life prior to this was supporting local art. There’s people that are truly artists in all their fiber, and she was.”

“She had a very unique style, kind of a pastel, whimsical, watercolor style in her tattoos, and her tattoos were exactly like her paintings,” Gerrit said. “There’s nobody else doing it, basically. She had a lot of clients that wanted to get in with her to get her unique style. We still get emails from people still trying to get in touch with her and hadn’t heard (of her death). She was in high demand, especially with women.”

To donate an item for the silent auction, contact Gerrit at gerrit.verplank@gmail.com.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, by proclamation last week, declared Sept. 23-24 “Carmel International Arts Festival Celebration of the Arts” in recognition of the event’s 20th anniversary.

The proclamation states, “The Carmel International Arts Festival celebrates 20 years working to educate and create an understanding and appreciation for the value of art in the home, the school, the community, and the world.”

Next month’s festival will feature more artists and food vendors than in years past as well as local favorites and new faces for the entertainment stage. The focal point is Art Rocks, a free public concert by The Bishops from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sept. 23 in celebration of the milestone.

The festival, on Main Street and Range Line Road, runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 23 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 24. Admission and parking are free.

Westfield — Trivia Night will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at Urban Vines, 303 E. 161st St. There is a $5 entry fee. For more, visit the Urban Vines Facebook page.

Carmel — Dave Neal will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Sept. 2 at Carmel American Legion Post 155, 852 W. Main St. Noblesville — Noblesville Parks and Recreation Dept. hosts Lunch and Listen – From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 1, the Lunch and Listen program will coincide with Food Truck Friday at Federal Hill Commons, 175 Logan St., Noblesville.

Zionsville — Up With People will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center, 1000 Mulberry St. For more, visit zvilleperformingarts.org.

Fishers — Fishers Blues Fest will provide free music from multiple artists Sept. 1 and 2 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr. For more, visit fishers.in.us/ bluesfest.

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14 at the Foundation’s home, the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel. Preregistration is required, and tickets are available through the Center for the Performing Arts at www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org/tickets. The $10 registration fee includes the necessary materials. Each participant also should bring a sack lunch, pen and paper. For more information, contact Cathy Burton, director of programs, at 317-844-9454 or cburton@TheSongbook.org.

Noblesville family movie series — The Noblesville summer movie series start at dusk and concessions are available. For more, visit noblesvilleparks.org. Movies to be shown are: • “The BFG,” Sept. 2, Forest Park Shelter 1 • “Storks,” Sept. 9, Forest Park Shelter 1 • “Sing,” Sept. 15, Federal Hill Commons

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There’s a new film festival in town, and Where’s Amy was there to check out the opening night extravaganza and Indian film “You Are My Sunday” screening at the Indiana Historical Society. She also saw “A Suitable Girl” and “Ventilator.” Heartland Cultural Journey will feature a new nation each year to honor its culture and films. This year, India was showcased. On opening night, guests enjoyed the red carpet treatment, along with authentic Indian food tastings from The Indian Palace and a Bollywood DJ after-party. The 2018 featured nation will be Mexico. Pictured, Dolly Trehan (Westfield) and Geetha Nair (Carmel) attended the closing night film and said they had a wonderful time attending all of the exciting festivities of the 2017 Cultural Journey India Film Festival. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

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.

lIve MUsIC Sept. 4 • Labor Day Street Fair at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis Sept. 8 • Russell Malone Quartet at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis • Kidz Bop at the Old National Center in Indianapolis • Musiq Soulchild at the Vogue in Indianapolis Sept. 9 • Da Brat at the Vogue in Indianapolis

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Commentary by Mark Johnson Where to go: Chuy’s Where it is: 14150 Town Center Blvd.

When it’s open: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday Mark’s take: How does “Tex-Mex” sound?

If you’re not familiar with that term, then there’s no better place to learn than Chuy’s.

However, the good times don’t stop with the food. Bring your family or friends.

Chuy’s offers a lively, fun atmosphere, complete with a full bar and televisions. With Chuy’s, it’s always a blast.

What to get: Would you believe an entree called “The Elvis Presley Memorial Combo?” That’s right! Chuy’s tribute to the King is a combo that features beef Tex-Mex enchilada, a chicken tomatillo enchilada, a seasoned ground sirloin crispy taco and homemade tostada chips dipped in chili con

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Chuy’s is a great place to visit for a Tex-Mex flavor. (Submitted photo)

queso. Then, how about washing it down with one of Chuy’s signature drinks, like Grand Ma’s Rockin’ Rita?

What’s the cost: Entrees run $8.99 to $11.79 Carryout: Available Want to know more: Visit chuys. com or call 317-773-7733.

Behind bars: Espresso Old Fashioned

Get it at The Quirky Feather Confectionary, Carmel Ingredients: 1.5 oz. Backbone bourbon, 1 shot espresso, 2 dashes aromatic bitters, 1 tablespoon simple syrup, orange peel Directions: Shake liquid ingredients and pour over ice. Run orange peel around rim of glass, then add to cocktail.

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Much Ado About Nothing by Improbable Fiction: Aug 18, 19, 25, and 26 at 8 p.m and August 27 at 2:00 p.m.

The CAT Theater, 254 1st Ave SW, Carmel; $15 Atlanta, Indiana Street Dance: Aug. 27 Explore our new studio space!

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The top tailgate dessert is a bar that the tailgater can enjoy while standing and without a fork. A dessert like that also saves on space, which is often limited during a tailgate. Here is a recipe for No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars. Pack in a square container in your food cooler.

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White River Sound Chorus

Harmony Happening Sept 13, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

White River Sound Guest Night Sept 26, 6:45 - 9:00 p.m.

River of Life Church: 9030 E 96th, Fishers whiteriversoundchorus.org

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Pipe Organ Dedication, Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Carmel

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The church celebrates the installation of a new pipe organ with a dedication concert by world-renowned Todd Wilson, professor of organ at Cleveland Institute of Music performing.

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“West Side Story,” Beef & Boards Dinner 4; 1 p.m., Aug. 30; and 1:30 p.m., Sept. 3. (Through Oct. 1).

Theatre, Indianapolis Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is transported to New York City as two young idealistic lovers struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice Cost: $42.50-$67.50 (includes buffet dinner)

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

PB&J: Making Music with Daniel, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

10:30 a.m., Sept. 2.

Join in the singing and dancing as Mr. Daniel leads children ages 1 through 7 on a child-centered musical joyride of cherished traditional songs and interactive games.

Cost: $10 per child, 2 free adult tickets with every child ticket!

Various times

Enrollment is open for fall classes for the Jr. Civic program.

Classes for students ages 18 months through eighth grade will begin the week of Sept. 11 Cost: Various fees.

Cost: Free.

More: Register at civictheatre.org/ classes.

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Up with People, Zionsville Performing Arts Center, Zionsville More than 11,000 hand-dipped caramel apples were sold at the Apple Store last year

Apple Store, Conner Prairie, Fishers

11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Sundays, Sept. 1-Oct. 31. Also open until 9 p.m. on Symphony on the Prairie performance nights.

The sights of perfectly hand-dipped caramel apples coupled with smells of freshly popped popcorn, apple pie and hot cider return when the Apple Store opens for its 32nd season.

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Jr. Civic, Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, Carmel

7 p.m., Sept. 8

Cost: Free admission

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Hip Hop Dance Workshop, Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, Carmel

3-5:30 p.m., Sept. 9.

Enrollment is open for the Young Artists Program’s Hip Hop Dance workshop for ages 14-18 with Sawyer Harvey. Preenrollment is required.

Cost: $20 More: Register at civictheatre.org/classes/yapenrollment/. Contact AnneBeck@CivicTheatre.org for questions.

Up with People performs a vibrant and inspiring musical stage show that brings the community together to enjoy a night of entertainment while encouraging people to take action in meeting the needs of their communities.

Cost: $10 and $15.

More: www.zpac@zcs.k12.in.us, 317-733-4833.

Michael Bolton, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

September 9 - 30 Join us at Strawtown Koteewi Park for a celebration full of lectures, activities, & FUN!

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Blueprint for Improvement: family-friendly kitchen Commentary by Larry Greene

After solutions:

Before

Background Info: This 1960s home in the Sylvan Ridge neighborhood in northern Indianapolis was a perfect space for the owners to grow with their young family.

The original kitchen, however, was closed off from their living space.

The goal was to create an open-concept kitchen that blended with the adjoining spaces and increase overall functionality so the owners could grow with their family!

1. The largest modification included removing the wall between the kitchen and the living room and replacing it with bar seating for the kids.

2. The next significant change was removing the bulkheads, making the height of the ceiling flush with the connecting spaces.

3. Additional changes included removing the peninsula that divided the kitchen from the bay window. This allowed a contrasting island with a single-bowl sink and a microwave drawer.

4. The addition of a pull-out snack pantry and spice accessories allowed for more efficient storage.

After

Before problems: The previous kitchen was confined by a wall and two small doorways dividing the area from the remainder of the lower level, making the space appear small. Additionally, the bulkheads made the ceilings appear lower and broken up. The kitchen still had its original cabinets, which lacked appeal and functionality.

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

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Federal law requires school districts to identify, locate and evaluate students with disabilities which adversely affect their education. If you suspect your child has a disability, ask his school for an initial evaluation.

Always put your request in writing. Even if you talk to the teacher in person or on the phone and she agrees to set it up, I have parents send an email to the teacher and copy 2-3 other school employees, such as the special education director and a counselor or principal, simply confirming the conversation—or just put the request in an email to begin with. This makes it harder for the school to claim that it "never received" your request for an evaluation and is good evidence documenting your request.

The school generally has to provide the evaluation at no cost to the parent, but there are a couple of conditions. First, the parent has to consent to the school psychologist conducting the evaluation. If you request an evaluation and the school agrees to provide it, the school does not have to perform it until you sign a consent form allowing it to do so.

This is an exception to the general advice I give parents: Don’t sign anything. Your child will not be eligible for special education until he has been evaluated, so signing the consent to have the school psychologist evaluate him is an important step toward getting the services he needs.

Sign it!

Second, the school has 50 school days after you sign the consent to complete the evaluation and meet with you to discuss the results. If you wait until the end of the school year to sign the consent, the 50 days do not begin to run until school starts—your request is on “hold” all summer.

For this reason, it's best to sign the consent as early in the school year as possible. If you ask the school for an evaluation and it refuses or you disagree with the school’s evaluation, contact me and I’ll be happy to advise you on your options.

A re-evaluation may be appropriate for a child who hasn't been evaluated recently, especially if his condition changes or he develops a new diagnosis. Under the law, a school only has to "consider" re-evaluation every three years—basically a meaningless requirement. All a school has to do is say "OK--we 'considered' re-evaluating Johnny, so we've complied with the law." This another reason it’s a good idea for parents to ask for an evaluation or re-evaluation.

Another option is an independent educational evaluation, or IEE. This is performed by a private psychologist who is not affiliated with the school district. I prefer these evaluations over school evaluations because the psychologist is not biased in favor of the school and will recommend services based on the child's needs as opposed to the cost to the school district. If you choose an IEE, it’s important to see a psychologist experienced with educational evaluations. The two situations where I generally recommend parents get an IEE are when the child needs an evaluation done sooner than the 50 school days or if the parent disagrees with the school's evaluation. There are certain procedures to follow if you want the school to pay for an IEE, so it’s a good idea to speak with a lawyer familiar with special education law before pursuing this.

If you think your child may need an educational evaluation, feel free to call (317/569-2200) or email me (tblessing@hzlegal.com) for a free consultation. I’ll be happy to answer your questions, review documents and refer you to a qualified private psychologist.

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The I’s have it Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt Stop! Grammar time.

If you watch “The Bachelor “(which I most definitely do grammar guy not), you probably hear the following phrase ad nauseam during the “confessional” videos: “Topher and I’s relationship is really special. I think he may be the one.” Then the next girl comes in and says literally the exact same thing.

It seems like the natural thing to say.

In “The Bachelor” example, Topher and “I” share a relationship. In order to make Topher possessive (which he totally is, by the way), you would add ‘s. “Topher’s.”

Pretty easy.

Now, to make “I” possessive, you actually get rid of it altogether and replace it with “my.” “My” is the possessive form of “I.” So, to correctly speak or write this sentence, you would say, “Topher’s and my relationship is really special.” I know that sounds awkward, but it’s correct. If you want to avoid this awkward linguistic limbo, you can simply say, “Our relationship is really special.”

When you are referring to two or

more people who share the same thing, you only need to add ‘s to the last person listed. So, if you’re a contestant on “The Bachelor,” and you are referring to another girl’s relationship with our boy Topher, you would write/say, “Topher and Krystyn’s relationship makes me want to hurl.” Even though that’s a terrible way to spell Kristen, it’s a grammatically correct sentence.

In the case of multiple owners who have separate ownership, you add ’s to each name. Krystyn and Ashlee each have a different relationship with Topher, so if you were griping about their relationships, you’d say something like, “Krystyn’s and Ashlee’s relationships with Topher make me want to eat my feelings.”

This grammar terminology of compound ownership is called compound, or joint, possession. And while joint possession is still illegal in most states, good grammar is always welcome.

Curtis Honeycutt is a freelance humor writer.

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Statue of Ronald Reagan in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Budapest’s dueling memorials Commentary by Don Knebel

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

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

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

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

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

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

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville.com.

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