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Ivy Tech Hamilton County Campus opened Aug. 25 at the former Noblesville East Middle School. Officials estimate that 1,300 students will take classes the first year and more than 3,000 in 2015. (Photo by Robert Herrington)

Ivy Tech opens Hamilton Co. campus

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more student services – food services and a bookstore – and many more classes on the second floor next fall,” Clark said.

300 N. 17th St. has been welcoming students back to Clark said the Hamilton County Campus will conschool for decades but Aug. 25 was the first time high centrate on business and construction technology. school graduates entered its doors education looking to further their education.

He said the campus will offer 30 to 40 courses in its first semester including several eight-week courses.

After transitioning from high school Clark said a majority of its classes take place in the to middle school, Noblesville Schools has sold the building to Ivy Tech, which has created its 32nd college cam- evening and the campus is looking to grow class availability during the day. While the Lawrence pus in Indiana – and first in Hamilton County.

Campus is home to Ivy Tech’s nursing and “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said pre-med classes, Clark said there are opporIvy Tech Hamilton County Campus President tunities for Noblesville in other fields in the Dan Clark, a Noblesville resident. “Opporhealth sciences industry like radiology. tunity and results are different things. We Clark said Ivy Tech offers one-year inhave such a golden opportunity here. We dustry certifications; associate of arts and just have to provide good results.” science degrees, which are transferable to After taking ownership of the former four-year degrees (two years at Ivy Tech Noblesville East Middle School in June, Clark, Clark and two at another college); and associate 64, said the immediate priority was to create of applied science or degrees in technical fields. In 11 to 12 classrooms and two to three computer labs. the spring, Clark said Ivy Tech will seek approval to “The second phase is to prepare another part for award degrees at the Hamilton County Campus. construction technology and advanced manufacturClark said he is meeting with all six chambers of ing, which will begin later this year,” he said, adding commerce to better understand what the economic a much-needed new roof will be installed this month and occupational needs are in Hamilton County. and construction is underway for a new parking lot “The schedule depends on demand and enrollwhere the old baseball diamond was located. “The ment,” he said. “A lot of employment in Hamilton third phase is a new entryway, new commons area County is oriented toward technology and informaand a study area.” tion systems. I think there is a potential competitive There are some plans to turn the basketball court advantage for this campus to begin to offer certificain the gymnasium to college size. tion and degrees in information sciences.”

“In the longer term, there are hopes of bringing

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Take a book, leave a book – Jane Cook and Cheryl Olson are excited to be the Stewards for the Mapleton at Countryside Little Free Library No. 16437.

The grand opening will be 1 p.m. Sept.

6 at the corner of Mapleton Place and Blanford Place.

The library will be stocked with a variety of quality books that guests can stop by and take whatever catches their attention.

When the book is returned other books are contributed by the reader. The books are always a gift and never for sale. For more information, visit www.mapletonatcountryside.com.

Harvest festival – From 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 6, New Joy Lutheran Church, 316 W. 156th St., Westfield, will host its annual Harvest Festival. The event includes a bake sale, silent auction, quilt raffle, games area, bounce house, pulled pork, hot dogs, sided dishes and cold Stone Creamery ice cream. Colts in Motion and the blood mobile also will be there. For more information, call 896-1402.

Taste of Judaism – Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation is offering a three session exploration of Judaism: spirituality, values and people on Sept.

16, 23 and 30. Taste of Judaism offers a modern, Reform Jewish perspective on living in today’s complicated world. For more information or to register, call 255-6647 ext. 219.

First Friday – Whether you’ve been with your sweetie for five minutes or 50 years, Nickel Plate Arts’s second anniversary party will make a great night out from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 5 at 107 S. Eighth St. Break the ice on a first date by collaborating on a mixed-media work of art.

Or commemorate growing “mature” together by creating a “Story of Us” flip-book. This free special event is the opening night for the “art exploring the themes of anniversaries and milestones.” A cash bar with beer and wine will be available.

Canceled movies – Inclement weather caused the cancelation of Westfield Parks Dept. showings of “Despicable Me 2” and “Planes.” Officials said that due to scheduling conflicts the Movies in the Park series films will not be rescheduled.

Artomobilia IU Health North Hospital Carmel’s Artomobilia was held Aug. 23 in the Carmel Arts & Design District, between Main Street and Range Line Road. More than 300 cars were on display in celebration of the art and design of the automobile. Cars included everything from early 20th-century rare models to the latest exotic sports cars. For more photos, visit www. currentincarmel.com.

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District outperforming others

By Navar Watson • news@currentinwestfield.com

Westfield schools reached a new high this year, as students scored a mean total of 548 points on their OECD Test education for Schools, based on the Program for International Student Assessment, placing them “significantly above” other schools in the U.S. and most other countries.

In reading, Westfield scored only eight points lower than the world’s highest-performing school system in PISA in 2009 and 2012, Shanghai-China.

The test assessed students on reading, mathematics and Keen science skills. Westfield’s high scores were one of several achievements Supt.

Dr. Mark Keen addressed during his State of the Schools speech at the Aug. 21 Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Keen also mentioned areas for Westfield to improve upon – such as the Westfield Youth Assistance program, which was established to keep kids out of the probationary system.

Though there’s no real way to measure WYA’s success, Keen said the program is effective.

“The teachers who work with our kids really know that it’s being successful,” he said. “But we think it can do more.”

Mike Hall, Corey Hartley and other Westfield principals are specifically working on encouraging non-cognitive skills to students, such as empathy, self control, grit and resilience, Keen said.

“In the world of business … if you have these skills, you’re going to be successful,” he said.

The schools also are working on aligning their computer science curriculums, Keen said.

The goal is to teach students coding, since 30 percent of new jobs require that skill to some degree.

During a Q-and-A session, Keen addressed Westfield’s stance on adopting a balanced calendar format. He said that in late September or

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Band hits cold note for ALS

The Westfield High School marching band formed a “W” in the middle school parking lot before dumping buckets of water on their peers. (Photos by Navar Watson)

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The 160-student band lined up as a “W” before student after student poured a bucket of ice water on the person to their right. For the conclusion, WHS Band Director Mark Sands had two buckets dumped on him by senior members.

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Vendor failure causes friction, Grand Park funding issues

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com A request to fulfill remaining contract obligations from Grand Park Sports Complex construction caused concern for a couple council of city councilors.

The failure of a vendor to adequately perform their tasks has created a temporary need for additional funds for the continued development of the Grand Park’s infrastructure to avoid further additional costs to be unnecessarily incurred. Officials said they could not disclose the vendor’s name due to pending Burtron litigation.

The cost for the appropriation is $6 million, which will come from the city’s infrastructure improvement fund, which monies come from the sale of the city’s water and wastewater utilities.

Chief of Staff Todd Burtron said any appropriated funds will be reimbursed to the infrastructure improvement fund as assets become available.

Councilor Cindy Spoljaric said her concern with the appropriation is how the public was told prior to the sale that the city would not use funds on Grand Park. Fellow councilor Rob Stokes also expressed apprehension about the “temporary transfer” and if/how the funds would be repaid.

“This was a surprise. What’s the urgency here?,” Stokes said. “Are monies refunded by sponsorship dollars or to get funds is this going to impact other projects that need these funds?”

Burtron said almost $3 million of the total comes from vendor failure, $2 million is sponsorship money the city had anticipated to have

received by now and the remaining $1 million is needed for infrastructure improvements surrounding the proposed 372,000-square-foot indoor facility at Grand Park.

“The funds are already allocated. The funds are not tied to the projects list,” Burtron said.

“We found ourselves with a contractor who did not live up to their level of performance. Administration doesn’t like it anymore than you do. We are taking legal action to recover these dollars. What else are we to do? It wasn’t over cost.”

Burtron said the options to pay the outstanding bills would be for the city to borrow Spoljaric from itself and repay the infrastructure improvement fund or take out a bond and pay fees and interest.

“This is the reasonable way to deal with it.

These monies will come back to us,” councilor Chuck Lehman said. “It’s a situation we did not plan to be in. It’s the most effective way, the cheapest way to meet these obligations.”

“This has no immediate impact on our infrastructure projects,” councilor Steve Hoover said.

Several councilors pointed out that the $6 million of Grand Park’s $45 million price tag is a small amount.

“Utilities are an asset. Grand Park is an asset.

It’s an asset, a physical asset. The park when it becomes more operational, more complete, you know the dollars are going to come from sponsorship and its operating value will increase,” said Jim Ake, council president.

The appropriation was approved 5-1 with Spoljaric casting the dissenting vote and Stokes abstaining.

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Westfield’s Grand Park has been named a top three finalist in the Real Estate Development category of the Indy Chamber grand park Monumental Awards. The other nominees are Artistry, Irvington Lofts and Franciscan – Irvington Family Medicine.

The three finalists will be judged on use of land, preservation or enhancement of environment, demonstrated economic and financial success, innovative design and contributing to the quality of the community.

“We are honored to be nominated for the 2014 Monumental Awards,” stated Mayor Andy Cook.

“It’s humbling to be included with these other great nominees.”

There are a total of nine categories. Nominations were comprised of public and private sector projects completed between June 1, 2011, and June 1, 2014, in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan, and Shelby counties.

The 2014 Monumental Awards will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the JW Marriott, 10 S. West St., Indianapolis.

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DISPATCH Live music – Noblesville Main Street’s Music and All That Jazz concert series resumes at 7 p.m. Sept. 5 with The Tides on the Courthouse Square. The Tides consist of Michael Beck, Dane Dye and Seth Jenkins. The band plays a mix of songs from the ’50s to modern day. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call 776-0205 or visit www.noblesvillemainstreet.org.

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Police adding to traffic-enforcement force

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com

The Westfield Police Dept. has purchased two unmarked Mustangs in an effort to target traffic enforcement. The traffic unit will dedicate all of their time to patrolling public safety Westfield streets.

“By purchasing these unmarked Mustangs, we will be able to target two areas that have been difficult for officers to effectively patrol,” said Westfield Police Chief Joel Rush. “The traffic unit will be able to blend in and target offenders in neighborhoods as well as target aggressive drivers on U.S. 31. Aggressive drivers are the cause of accidents and the city is focused on keeping our citizens safe.”

Rush started focusing on traffic enforcement in recent years, as

Police officers Mike Wheeler (left) and Eric Grimes will be behind the wheel of the two unmarked Mustangs. (Submitted photo)

Westfield’s population started to quickly grow. WPD Cpt. Charles Hollowell said the vehicles provide police with “stealth mode” while out cruising the roadways.

“When people see police cars out, they straighten up and drive

better. This is designed to get those aggressive drivers,” he said.

“We have traffic complaints throughout Westfield. While U.S. 31 South is under construction we want to make sure the workers there remain safe, but we get more telephone calls in residential areas and other city roads than (U.S.) 31.”

The newly formed traffic unit began in January. The unit is part of Mayor Andy Cook’s focus of safe city.

“Lots of times people think of a Safe City as preventing any robberies, burglaries and vandalisms. Safe City goes with making our roads safe – cutting down speeding and crashes,” Hollowell said, adding most crashes occur from traveling too fast, following too close or rapidly changing lanes.

Hollowell said the Mustangs are priced comparable to other police vehicles.

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Woofstock The Parade of Paws was led by Fishers Mayor-elect Scott Fadness, his wife Aunna and dog, Daisy. (Photos by Jessica Goldy)

Lola and Izzy enjoy Woofstock with their human companion Cindy.

The Humane Society for Hamilton County reports that it raised approximately $69,000 despite slightly lower attendance at Dog Day Afternoon featuring Woofstock on Aug. 23 at the Nickel Plate Amphitheater in Fishers.

The Humane Society’s Jennifer Judd thinks the weather kept some people away this year. The “Parade of Paws” dog walk, which is a featured part of the event, raised money specifically for Survivor Program – a program that provides emergency medical care for animals arriving in need of lifesaving treatment.

The Humane Society has a wish list of items on its website, www.hamiltonhumane.com/how-to-help/wish-listitems, for people wanting to make a donation in goods. A financial donation can also be made on the website.

The next big event is Barktember from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 6 at The Waterpark at 1195 Central Park Drive West, Carmel.

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Godby Home Furnishings has opened a discount location near downtown Noblesville that replaces its Westfield clearnow open ance center that was forced to close in June 2013 to make way for the U.S. 31 reconstruction.

“Westfield was our home office before it was taken by the state. There is a warehouse still there behind the (old) store that is a distribution center for all of our stores,” owner Jeff Godby said. “It is a furniture outlet and clearance center. It’s Godby quality at a lot less money.”

The newest Godby location offers a variety of discounted furniture and mattresses, including close outs, one-of-a-kind pieces, floor models, canceled special orders and scratch-and-dent furniture. Godby estimated that the store includes $400,000 worth of furniture for sale.

“We have a huge amount of bedding, box springs and mattresses. It is a great place for starting price point mattresses. Thirty percent of the business is mattresses,” he said.

On the furniture side, the store offers bedroom, living room, dining room, home, office and entertainment pieces.

“Everything you would find at a regular Godby store but the clearance version. Things that have to be liquidated,” Godby said. “It’s the same quality as big name stores but $5,000 to $6,000 off because they are floor models.”

Jim Godby founded the store in 1974 in Sheridan. Jeff Godby came to the family business in 1992, which has grown to four locations and employees more than 100 people.

“It started with my mom and dad in Sheridan and come a long way in the past 40 years,” Godby said. “It’s a great business to be in. We get to play Santa Claus for people. A person’s home is their nest and they like to invest in their house.”

Godby also operates furniture stores in Avon, Carmel and on 146th Street and Ind. 37 in Noblesville-Fishers.

Owner Jeff Godby opened Godby Discount Furniture & Mattress, 130 Logan St., Noblesville, a year after the Westfield clearance store was closed as part of the U.S. 31 expansion. (Photo by Robert Herrington)

“This is the clearance center for all of them,” Godby said. “We have other stores but this is entry level – for college, newly out of college.

There are lots of parents and grandparents that come in here and buy.”

The discount store had a soft opening in June but held its grand opening at the end of July.

Godby has been pleased with the foot traffic the location has received so far.

“It’s been great,” he said. “We’ve sold 50 percent more than we had expected to sale volume wise … The Kroger foot traffic has been huge and people are dropping in because it used to be an Ace Hardware.”

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DISPATCHES The commute – On Sept. 2 INDOT crews closed Shamrock Boulevard at Ind. 32 to begin construction on the north side of the new roundabout at the intersection of Shamrock Boulevard, Poplar Street and Ind. 32.

The closure is expected to last no later than Oct. 31. Access to Westfield Intermediate and Westfield Middle schools will be available via a detour route through Westlea Drive and Creekwood Drive. Buses will continue to use 181st Street. Also on Sept. 2, INDOT has reopened Poplar Street at Ind. 32 and closed Park Street at U.S. 31. Crews plan to permanently close direct access to and from U.S. 31 at Park Street, but before this closure begins, Poplar Street will reopen to provide access to Park Street.

Haunted Trails seeks volunteers – Hamilton County Parks and Recreation is looking for participants for its popular community event, Haunted Trails and the Trick or Treat Trail for the little ones. This event offers three safe, family-oriented nights of scary fun from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 28, 29 and 30 at Cool Creek Park, 2000 E. 151st St., Westfield. Groups can have a fun, teambuilding experience and the opportunity to earn as much as $2,000 by creating and staffing one of 15 fright stations on the trail. Organizations also can earn money helping with hayrides, trail monitoring, the children’s Trick or Treat Trail, the voting booth, photography and administration. For more information, call 774-2509 or e-mail volunteer@hamiltoncounty.in.gov.

Candidates file for school board – Noon Aug. 22 was the deadline for candidates to file for open school-board seats for the Nov. 4 general election. The Westfield Washington School Board will have three seats and four candidates. Of the three open seats, none of the incumbents (Tim Gardner, Tim Siefker and David Mueller) decided to run for reelection.

The at large seat is the only contested race between R. Birch Dalton and Amber Willis. The unopposed races include Mary SeRine (District 2) and Daniel Degnan (District 4). Elected candidates will join Duane Lutz (District 1) and Amy Pictor (District 3) on the school board.

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On Aug. 23, the Hamilton County, Westfield, Washington Township, Cicero, Noblesville, Fishers, Carmel parks departments came together to cohost the annual Race Across Hamilton County.

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From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12, Maple Glen Elementary School will be changing things up with a day filled with healthy education living. We decided to return to The grass roots and simplify our fundraising. One thing led to another and the PTO-sponsored WalkAthon is now so much more.

Our theme is: “Catch the Weather Bug, dig in the dirt, and race around the track to a healthier tomorrow.” Our mission is to raise a minimum of $30,000 where 100 percent of the funds support Maple Glen students and teachers. Our goal is to create an environmental outdoor lab, purchase the Weather Bug, build a greenhouse, apple orchard, herb garden, butterfly garden, as well as support school programs, enhance enrichment, purchase classroom materials and provide assistance to students.

A Weather Bug at the school would provide valuable safety information as well as put Westfield on the map.

Creating an environmental outdoor classroom and shelter will help meet the primary goal of bridging the learning and real-world choices by having students immersed in all aspects of a garden. The cross-curricular opportunities for educators are endless and all food harvested from the garden will be donated to local shelters.

Healthy Living Week starts Sept. 8 with a pep rally. From then through Sept. 11 every student and teacher will have the opportunity to par-

ticipate in a StepAthon competition. Thanks to Westfield Foot & Ankle, every Maple Glen student will receive a pedometer to count those steps.

On Sept. 12, there will be healthy living sessions hosted by Riverview Health, HPMA and more. We will get the kids energized via a WalkAthon ceremony midday with special guests Mayor Andy Cook, the Westfield fire and police departments, Westfield Karate, Indy Fuel, Indy Elven, and Indianapolis Colts’ Blue. Friday will be the grand finale as we explore healthy lifestyle examples for our students.

We are challenging the community to join us and sponsor the event. We also are challenging our students to collect pledges for their Walk.

For every $25 they collect they will earn a raffle ticket to win amazing prizes. For every $50 a student collects, they will get a chance to knock Coach Matt Pribbeno in the dunk tank or collect $150 and Principal Joe Montalone has offered to take a seat in the dunk tank.

Those interested in donating may visit www. ptomges.org. Checks, payable to MGES PTO, may be directly mailed to Maple Glen WalkAthon 17171 Ditch Rd., Westfield, 46074. We need you as this is a community effort!

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Interactive initiative

Jordan and Kala McBride take part in the initial interactive project from the Westfield Arts Alliance. The large, portable chalkboards will be displayed throughout town with different questions for residents to think and respond to. It is the first project from the alliance which plans to create arts awareness, appreciation and participation. (Photos by Robert Herrington)

Westfield Arts Alliance to create new culture throughout city

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Carmel has the Arts & Design District. Noblesville and Fishers have Nickel Plate Arts. Until recently, the City of Westfield didn’t have an organization or specific location to cover story celebrate the arts.

Under the umbrella of the Downtown Westfield Association, the Westfield Arts Alliance was created and after assistance from a consultant, the organization is prepared to create arts awareness in the city.

“We promote the arts in Westfield. It’s not a downtown thing; it’s for all of Westfield,” said Ken Kingshill, DWA director and alliance chairman. “The mayor was asking for it for a couple of years. He’s had it on his radar.”

Kingshill “Developing the arts is a key goal in the transformation of Westfield as a destination,” said Mayor Andy Cook.

Initial project

On Aug. 27, the first project created by the arts alliance was a portable chalkboard inspired by Candy Chang’s “Before I Die” piece.

“You can take it inside, make it smaller. Our intension for it is to be displayed. We hope to have other ideas … There’s more to come,” Kingshill said.

Kingshill said that after Hurricane Katrina Chang painted the side of an abandoned house in her New Orleans neighborhood with chalkboard paint and stenciled it with the sentence “Before I die I want to ...” Anyone walking by could pick up a piece of chalk, reflect on their lives, and share their personal aspirations in public space.

The local piece has the line “The arts in Westfield is …” for now.

As it is displayed at different locations a new sentence will appear.

“I think it will be a neat way to express things, whether it is anonymous or not. Personal things someone doesn’t want to sign their name,” said Rob Stokes, a professional photographer and Westfield resident.

“I think it is pretty cool; it encourages interaction between people with ideas and thoughts about Westfield which is good,” said Mike ThorStokes burn. “Big changes are happening in Westfield and being a part of it is a cool thing … Now we are starting to see a little bit of growth but still keeping the small town feel. I love it.”

its art. It doesn’t mean you are going to like it. It doesn’t mean it is good art. If it has an effect it’s art. It communicates and art is communication,” Mead said.

Officials said the alliance is not going to stage events but promote other projects and events.

“It’s in its infancy. We’re still finding ourselves. I think it will be a great thing to show to highlight all the activities and opportunities here. We just need to explore them,” Stokes said. “It’s all about creating opportunities for people to enjoy art or express themselves through it. You don’t have to be an art major. If it moves you, if you like it. There are a lot of different things for a lot of different people.”

Starting the alliance

Westfield was among six Indiana communities that participated in the Indiana Arts Commission’s Vibrant Communities cultural planning consultancy project. The alliance utilized consultant Sharon Canaday to develop a strategic plan for the arts in Westfield.

“We wanted to do a strategic plan but was not sure how to go about doing that,” Kingshill said. “She’s done this a number of times and led us through the analysis: what prevented us in the past an how to overcome those obstacles.”

Westfield’s consultant began in January and ended in June.

Kingshill said the strategic plan is vague but includes increasing awareness in the community, educating residents about art resources and why it is important.

“We feel very strongly that art can be an economic development driver,” he said.

In recent years the city has created more public art including the mural on the side of Union Street Flowers, the Redman statue on Ind. 32, and the sculptures at the entrance of Asa Bales Park and in the roundabout at 151st Street and Carey Road.

Kingshill said the alliance wants the arts to be another amenity for the city.

“Vibrant communities include the arts. To be a well-rounded community, arts are certainly part of that,” he said.

Those interested in the Westfield Arts Alliance or learning more may contact Kingshill at kenkingshill@gmail.com.

The arts alliance is a core group of people with various backgrounds including teachers, artists, music, dance and performance arts.

“We try not focus on one particular form of art, but all of the arts,” Kingshill said. “We have a lot of untapped resources in the city; we’re not looking for the outside to come in.”

One person in the alliance is Mic Mead, a sculptor and painter. Mead joked that he started sculpting “thinking they were crafts.”

“The sculptors were getting heavy so I started painting,” he said.

Mead, a longtime Westfield resident, said the alliance will help the public interact more with Mead the arts.

“It’s a great way for the community to get together through arts to help themselves,” he said. “I encourage something like this to happen. There are a lot of artist that don’t know each other or work together. We needed a uniting factor.”

The alliance’s mission is to “encourage community connections through the arts by providing a supportive environment for awareness, appreciation and participation to develop a vibrant culture.”

“What is art? If you enter a room and have an emotional effect

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FR O M T H E BACKSHOP Liberal hypocrisy is at it again A lot of things make us shake our heads, and it’s probably the same with you. This time it’s hypocrisy from none other than ultragenius investor Warren Buffett. You may recall, Buffett, one of President Barack Obama’s “core economic advisors, ” jumped on the president’s tax-fairness bandwagon. In fact, in 2011, the White House, in its zeal to raise taxes, named a policy the “Buffett Rule.” It was written to prohibit the “wealthy” from claiming myriad (but still legal) tax breaks. Buffett went so far as to say he shouldn’t be paying a lower tax rate than his secretary is paying. Fast forward to today: Buffett and his company, Berkshire Hathaway, are helping to finance Burger King’s acquisition of Canada-based Tim Horton’s for a reported $12.5 billion. The deal will allow Burger King to reincorporate in Canada, and, theoretically, lower its tax bill. This move, more commonly referred to as tax inversion, has been heavily criticized by the White House in the past, calling it an “unpatriotic tax loophole.”

Remember that? Buffett’s company says it will pay the U.S. corporate tax rate on any income it receives from this deal. However, if the corporation’s new tax rate is lower as a result of this deal, and all things being equal, Buffett will earn more than if this company was domiciled in the U.S. Even though he says he’ll pay the U.S. rate, it will be against a larger number as a result of the potential savings in taxes.

Bottom line, he makes more money because of the new tax structure. As usual, the liberals just love rules that apply to others, but never to themselves.

••• Actors Theatre of Indiana, which we proudly sponsor, has something for everyone in its 2014-15 season, including My Fair Lady, Chita – A Legendary Celebration, Pete ‘n’ Keely, A Year with the Frog and Toad, The 39 Steps and Xanadu. We urge you to take in a performance (or more) at The Studio Theatre on the campus of The Center for the Performing Arts. For ticket information, call 669-7983.

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BELIEVE IT! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Ocean City, N.Y., eating while swimming in the ocean is prohibited.

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Generally true Commentary by Terry Anker With the recent if-not-surprising revelation that perennial candidate Joe Hogsett has set out to pursue his desire to become the chief executive officer of the City of Indianapolis, political pundits and media outlets (hungry for the competition and likely, for the millions of dollars that will be spent on campaign ads) are ecstatic. And for many average citizens, Hogsett may bring a greater competition to the field and therefore accomplish a better outcome – whoever may prove victorious.

With the onslaught of parlor talk about this candidate or that comes a wave of tiresome speculation about the political demographic of a community. Indianapolis is a Democrat town. What does this mean? Indiana is a Republican state. The identical interrogatory is presented. Can a geographic area be a member of a political party?

Certainly, this highly literal interpretation is a little silly. The wags no doubt are referring to the historical proclivity of a group to vote a certain way. They assess the race, education level and

other factors to “determine” a likely vote and ascribe the outcome of elections based upon the data.

But in determining that one group or another is not capable of voting outside of a stereotype is a disappointing dismissal of free will. Powerful and entrenched leaders often stray from the electorate and pay the ultimate political price for it. Other times, upstarts mount stunningly successful outsider efforts and thus ascend to high office. American jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes is attributed as saying that “no generalization is wholly true, not even this one.”

But when generalizations are often enough true, must not we account for them in our reasoning? If it is foolhardy to dismiss the reality of a latent political bias, is it equally irresponsible to ignore the weight of a myriad of other factors?

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.

Q U O T E O F T H E W E E K Life grants nothing to us mortals without hard work.

– Horace

It’s 3:59 a.m. I’m sitting on the couch in Chicago talking with one of my brothers-inlaw while his wife, my youngest humor sister, is grimacing in pain next to me. She’s in labor with her first baby, and trying to decide whether or not it’s time to go to the hospital. Watching her clutch the Dammit Doll I gave her as she mumbles some choice curse words tells me it probably is.

I’m tired and my head is throbbing. I arrived around seven o’clock last night after a full day of teaching and a long drive through a severe thunderstorm and a solid hour of Windy City rush-hour traffic. I still have several appointments to cancel and reschedule, a carpooling duty to push off on a fellow mom, and oh yes, this column to finish and submit. It was due about six hours ago. I raced out of the house so fast I failed to bring a change of clothing, though I did remember my sound machine and sleep mask. Not that I’ll be getting much sleep.

Despite the hour, despite the headache, and despite the stress of reorganizing my working mom’s end-of-the-week hectic schedule, there’s no place I’d rather be. This is my thing.

Of my four sisters, five sisters-in-law, and a handful of good friends, I’ve been able to participate in almost all of their labor experiences.

Not the actual births – I don’t need to see those horror shows again – but the hours and hours leading up to the big moment. The time spent soothing and comforting, retrieving ice chips, criticizing mean nurses and stupid doctors, Facebooking dilation status and playing the guessing game of Baby’s ETA. I was trying to count how many hospital rooms I’d been in as an amateur doula, and I think this will be the 18th. Honest to God, if this teacher gig doesn’t pan out, I’ll probably become a labor/delivery nurse. (Or a hair stylist. They both hold great appeal for me.) I love it! Some of the best memories I have revolve around a sister or friend in labor: Another brother-in-law dressed in a gray muumuu bathrobe, a killer round of Charades with a sister doped on narcotics, and a misguided search for the nursery that resulted in the a back stairwell trapping with the dad-to-be for 45 minutes. Good times, good times.

The Dammit Doll just flew across the room and bounced off the flat screen. Guess this means it time to go. I promise to give a full report in my next article should all turn out well. Until then, here’s hoping for a healthy and safe labor and delivery, and maybe an amusing anecdote or two.

Peace out.

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The lesson from Ferguson

Commentary by Carl Brizzi

As a former prosecutor, I support law enforcement and can say that most police officers are decent folks and good at their opinion jobs. The recent events in Ferguson, Mo., however, underscore a serious and growing problem of the militarization of local police forces. Neighborhoods should not be warzones; the police should not employ paramilitary equipment and tactics on its own citizens. Police officers are not occupying soldiers and should not fire tear gas into the backyards of homeowners who are exercising their First Amendment rights.

During the Clinton administration, Congress passed the “1033 Program” to pass along “surplus” military equipment to domestic law enforcement agencies. According to the Department of Defense, 8,000 agencies at all levels of government participate. Since 1997, the federal government has transferred over four billion dollars of equipment, like armored vehicles, grenade launchers and remote control robots to local police agencies. Albeit cool, none of these military weapons actually do anything to prevent crime.

And, as Ferguson evidences, it also contributes to the police appearing aloof and citizens feeling like enemy combatants.

Historically in the greater Indianapolis area, officials have agreed that the best way to prevent and deter crime is improved communication and

an intimate knowledge of the neighborhoods.

This is a concept called community policing and emphasizes collaboration and cooperation between law enforcement and citizens. This type of policing is a value system where police/prosecutors work cooperatively with citizens to resolve issues identified to specific neighborhoods. This should not be mistaken as being soft on crime.

On the contrary, community policing improves the ability of the police to catch and prosecute the bad guys because cops can’t do it alone-they need our eyes and ears.

Catching bad guys is only part of the job. An effective police force becomes problem solvers who understand the importance of taking care of the little things before they become big things.

Vandalism, truancy, abandoned vehicles and homes are all issues that affect the livability of a neighborhood. The partnership works together to improve the overall living condition. This paints a radically different visual then the images we’ve seen from Ferguson. Fergusonians don’t need tanks to fight crime – they need leaders who understand that a soldier’s mission is to engage and destroy the enemy. But a police officer’s mission is to protect and serve the community.

Carl Brizzi served two terms as Marion County prosecutor before starting the Carl Brizzi & Associates law firm. He may contacted at 6344994 or www.carlbrizzi.com.

READER’S VIEW Ferguson is a mess, but not the one you think Editor, I read your article on “Ferguson: Wrong on many levels.” You seem to be biased in the article. Yes, it is a mess. But answer the question, “Who created this mess?” And second, it was a character assassination.

Why do you think the Brown family lawyer had to be talking to Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton?

Haven’t we all at some time used a phrase that was created by someone else? It makes me wonder what the outcome would have been if a

black police officer shot and killed an “unarmed” white teenager.

This country is going backwards in race relations. It seems to me that ever since Barack Obama became president, there has been a war against black boys. Just saying. The one thing I do agree with you on is that looting is stealing and is wrong. I don’t condone it but some people do outrageous and unacceptable things when they are angry or frustrated.

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Carmel Palladium marks 1,000th show with Martina McBride Performance

By Tonya Burton • editorial@youarecurrent.com On her latest hit album, “Everlasting,” Martina McBride sings, “If you don’t know me by now, you will never ever know me.” No? If that’s true, it’s worth the effort to keep trying. Martina brings a brand new show to Music the Palladium on Sept. 5, marking the Palladium’s 1,000th show and Martina’s second appearance at the venue.

I spoke to her by phone on Aug. 26 and she reports this tour is different from anything she’s done before. The current show is comprised of an 11-piece band, including four horn players and three back-up singers, who are choreographed Motown style. Along with the iconic soul songs from the “Everlasting” album, the show will seamlessly blend Martina’s signature hit songs.

Martina brings a singleness of purpose to her music.

“It’s all I ever wanted to do,” she said. “I knew from an early age, maybe 5 or 6, that I could sing.” At age 7, she began singing with her father’s country band in Sharon, Kan., where she was born. In 1992, at age 26, she released “My Baby Loves Me,” which became the first of a string of hits, making her one of the most successful female country artists of all time. To date, Martina has sold more than 18 million albums which have included 20 Top 10 singles and six No. 1 hits. She has three wins as “Top Female Vocalist” from the Academy of Country Music.

This is a major accomplishment, particularly, in the current climate of country music where radio play is dominated by male “bro” bonding. It is extremely difficult to have a No. 1 hit without significant radio play, yet Martina did it. In doing so, she broke yet another historic landmark.

She is the first solo female artist to debut as No. 1 on the Top Country Albums Chart with an independently released and distributed label. Additionally, she has created her own radio show on Sirius XM Y2Kountry, playing songs she wants to play.

When asked who her musical influences were, she replied, “There’s a lot – Linda Ronstadt, Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt. I liked Pat Benatar a lot, too.” I mentioned the documentary, “20 Feet From Stardom,” about phenomenally accomplished back-up singers who never broke out as solo artists. She obviously had given this some thought, as she relied quickly, “Not everyone is cut out to be a solo artist. It takes singleminded dedication … and there’s a certain fate and luck combination there too.”

When asked if she thought she’d still be making albums in her 60s, she said, “What else am I gonna do? This is what I do.”

Martina is having so much fun with this new tour. She’s added 40 dates, seven of which have already sold out. Regarding the Palladium, Martina said, “We’ve played there before and we love it. It’s a beautiful venue.”

Martina’s songs sometimes tackle serious issues, such as domestic violence, child abuse and cancer. I asked where she gets her ideas and if she sees story images in her head as she’s writing. “Sometimes I see it. Usually though, it’s a collaborative effort to bring it to life in the videos.” She reports the ideas come to her when she hears real life stories that touch her in some way.

She also likes to enjoy the happy side of life. When asked what her next project will be, Martina replied, “I want to do an album of originals next.

After that, maybe some gospel, acoustic and standards. Right now, I’m just having fun with this tour. Usually, I’m a homebody, but this tour is different – it’s just plain fun. We’re all having such a good time.”

See the Martina McBride show at the Palladium on Sept. 5 and/or follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/martinamcbride.

THIS WEEK Fashion truck and sidewalk sales – Carmel City Center will host the event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CARMEL Sept. 6 on the interior plaza of the center. It will feature five local fashion trucks and the Indianapolis launch of stylestop. – fashion on the go by 14 Districts. Carmel City Center retailers will have sidewalk sales that will take place during store hours that same day. The free event also includes a DJ performing live on the interior plaza of the center. For more information, visit www.carmelcitycenter.com.

6th Annual Harvest Wine Tasting – Ambassador House and Heritage Gardens, 10595 Eller Rd., will host FISHERS the annual event from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 6. The event is a fundraiser for the historic house. Guests may enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, music and a silent auction.

Tickets are limited to just 250 and cost $35 in advance and $40 at the door. For more information, call 845-4256 or visit www.ambassadorhouse.org.

Craft and baked good fundraiser – The Noblesville Senior Citizens Center, 18336 Cumberland NOBLESVILLE Rd., is hosting a homemade craft and baked goods sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 6. Many homemade crafts will be represented, including woodcarvings, handcrafted Santas, watercolor paintings, crocheted baby outfits, one stroke paintings, framed cross-stitched pictures, ceramic jewelry, hand-sewn embroidered greeting cards, knitted afghans and much more. Baked goods will include breads, pies, cakes, cookies and fudge. For more information, call 773-6904.

Story time – Cool Creek Park and Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st St., will host a story time for children WESTFIELD ages 4 to 6 starting at 11 a.m. on Sept. 9.

Families can cool-off on the carpet inside the Nature Center during nature inspired story-time. Pre-registration may be made by calling 774-2500 or e-mailing cool. naturecenter@hamiltoncounty.in.gov.

Z’Circus – The three-day festival from Sept. 5 to 7 is the largest fundraiser for Lions Park. The zionsVILLE festival is filled with local entertainment and performances, food, carnival rides, kids’ corner bounce houses and vendors that include arts and crafts, commercial, kids and pets. For more information, visit http://zlionsevents.com.

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A teacher will be on hand to guide and instruct; all supplies are included in the price. Reservations required. • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • 6 to 9 p.m. or Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. • $30 per person, choose one session. • Call to reserve, 452-3690 • www.nickelplatearts.org

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Friday night’s VIP carnival is for guests with special needs; see website for details and registration info. This annual event also includes a Saturday parade, vendors, musical entertainment, bounce houses and lots more. • Lions Park, Zionsville • Various times on Sept. 5, 6 and 7. • 873-3836 • www. zionsvillelions.com

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“More Critters” Exhibit and Open House • Check out the latest exhibit from the Hamilton County Artist Association; it’s a great opportunity to view local and unique art and take advantage of the great gift shop. Tonight’s Open House includes light refreshments and a chance to meet the artists. • 195 South Fifth St., Noblesville • 6 to 8:30 p.m. Regular exhibit open Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free • 773-5197 • www.hcaa-in.org 2014 Music and All That Jazz Concert Series in Noblesville • Noblesville Main Street presents this concert series on the Courthouse Square in downtown Noblesville. Tonight’s performance by The Tides runs in conjunction with the First Friday celebration. • 7 p.m. • Free • Historic Noblesville Square, Noblesville • 776-0205 • www.noblesvillemainstreet.org Fall Movies in the Park at Nickel Plate Amphitheater • Outdoor fall movies are back at Nickel Plate Amphitheater. Bring chairs and/or blankets; a concession stand will be available. Tonight’s family movie is the animated “The Nut Job.” • Downtown Fishers • Tonight at sunset. • Free • 595-3150 • www.fishers.in.us/parks Carmel Farmer’s Market • One saturday of Indiana’s largest farmer’s markets, Carmel’s event features over 60 vendors that sell only Indiana-grown and/ or produced edible products. Fun for the whole family, this farmer’s market includes cooking demonstrations, music and free parking. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • 8 to 11:30 a.m. • Free admission • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.com

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Saxony Market • Find fresh produce from local artisans along with prepared food, kids activities and more. • 13578 E. 131st St., Fishers. • 8 a.m. to noon. • Free • 770-1818 • www.saxony-indiana.com Fishers Farmers Market • Visit a variety of vendors at the Fishers Market located at the Nickel Plate Amphitheater behind Fishers Town Hall. Items for sale include fresh fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, plants, many specialty food items and hot food selections. Entertainment from local musicians available most Saturdays. • 6 Municipal Drive, Fishers • 8 a.m. to noon. • Free admission • 578-0700 • www.fisherschamber.com

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Guests can enjoy fine wine, elegant hors d’oeuvres, music and a silent auction. Tickets are limited to just 250. • 10595 Eller Rd., Fishers • 7 to 10 p.m. • Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. • Call for ticket information, 840-76. • www.ambassadorhouse.org Noblesville Summer Movie Series • Head out to Shelter #1 at Forest Park in Noblesville for an outdoor movie. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic food. Tonight’s film is “Man of Steel” • 701 Cicero Rd., Noblesville • Movie starts at dusk • 776-6350 • www.cityofnoblesville.org

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• 2000 W. 116th St., Carmel • 5 to 7 p.m. • Free • 7704400 • www.myhamiltoncountyparks.com Makers Meetup • Kids ages 7 Monday through 12 are encouraged to head to Hamilton East Public Libarary to invent and create with a variety of materials. Contact the Youth Department at 579-0304 for more details. • Five Municipal Dr., Fishers • 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. • 579-0300 • http://nobl.ent.sirsi.net/

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Getting ready for the season ahead Commentary by Joe Drozda with Bob Bley Summer is almost over and the football season is about to begin. It’s been months since you’ve thought about tailgating, hasn’t it? If you’ve tailgated before, there were things that came to mind at the end of last season that you meant to do, but now months have passed by and you don’t even remember what it was that you thought you should do. Fear not! Here are simple ideas to get your thinking process started. There’s still time to make this season a great one!

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Civic celebrates 100th season

By Sophie Pappas • sophie@youarecurrent.com This year Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre is celebrating its 100th season of professionally designed, directed and choreographed Music theatre in central Indiana. To mark this historic year, Civic will be staging five Broadway classics throughout the 201415 Mainstage season.

“When selecting the shows for this season, we kept several things in mind,” said Civic’s artistic director, Bob Sorbera. “We wanted a lineup of shows that are stage worthy and have been critically acclaimed.”

With this objective in mind, a variety of dramas, comedies, musicals and family-friendly productions will be brought to the stage during the 2014-15 centennial season including “Swing!,” “Golda’s Balcony,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Moon Over Buffalo” and “Monty Python’s Spamalot.”

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In addition to staging Broadway-caliber productions throughout the last 100 years, Civic has given central Indiana actors an opportunity to refine and display their skills while also introducing theatre to children through its educational programs.

“Theatre isn’t like fine art where you just need a paint brush or canvas,” Sorbera said. “You also need lights, sets, curtains and a stage. For 100 years, Civic has been able to provide all of this to central Indiana performers.”

Civic’s Mainstage season will open with the high-energy musical “Swing!” on Sept. 5. The show will run until Sept. 20. Showtimes are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

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Live within your means. – One of the simplest ways to become more financially fit is through the use of a budget. Yet statistics show that less than 40 percent of American households utilize a working budget on a monthly basis. If you’re perplexed at the end of the month because your bank account is low, take the time to track your expenses for the next three months. If you’re married, set up regular “budget meetings” with your spouse to track your progress. Who knows … maybe your marriage will even strengthen because of it.

Murphy will visit often. Have a plan to get rid of him as soon as possible. – We’re all too aware of Murphy as someone who loves to cause chaos in our lives. Secondly, Murphy always seems to have the worst timing when he pays his unwelcome visits. Part of a complete financial plan is having the means to boot Murphy out the door without him inflicting pain that can last for years. Try your best to set aside at least three months’ worth of living expenses to pay Murphy off in cash vs. paying him on credit.

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You can’t get to a destination unless you have a roadmap to get there. – Financial planning is long journey that stems over decades of events that impact our lives. This journey can include your education, first job, the purchase of your first home, children, job promotions, job losses, death of a loved one, saving for your kids› college education, saving for your retirement, grandchildren, and the countless hobbies and memories along the way. Focusing on the small details can potentially mean greater wealth and protection for you and your loved ones along the way. Having a roadmap that guides you as go through this journey can help you stay on track along the way.

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As adults, we know stress is part of life. And while childhood is often thought of as a carefree time, children of all ages – wellness even toddlers and preschoolers – can experience stress.

Causes vary based on age and other factors, and it may actually be a combination of issues that leads to stress in children. Stress-inducing situations at school or daycare, such as moving to a new school, adjusting to a new teacher and bullying, are most common. Teenagers may be stressed about peer relationships and/or academic performance.

In children symptoms of stress can include frequent headaches or stomachaches, changes in temperament, refusing to eat or lack of appetite, difficulty sleeping and unwillingness to try new things. Because it’s often hard for kids to put their feelings into words, parents should watch for these signs, especially when life changes occur. If your child is stressed, and you can determine why, you’re in the best position to help him or her with solutions. When there’s stress within the family, such as divorce, serious illness or death, it’s important to maintain a dialogue with kids about what’s going on and how it’s affecting them and the family. It’s okay to be honest with your children and let them know if you’re sad. When you model good stress management behaviors, your children will learn how best to cope themselves.

While it’s inevitable children will have times of stress in their lives, too much stress – or worries

that continue to multiply – can lead to more serious health concerns. Pediatricians are trained to recognize when children are not functioning as expected and can be great resources for strategizing ways to cope. Before visiting your child’s doctor, make a list of any life changes and the signs you’ve noticed. Talking with an expert who is objective – but also knows your child – can be reassuring. A pediatrician can also recommend other professionals or healthcare specialists. Referral to a specialist should not be viewed as the family’s failure to help their child cope, but rather a means to gain additional insight and strategies to successfully manage the issues.

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The key is to physically remove yourself from the stressor for a few minutes but not too long that it affects your productivity.

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A slight whiff that transports you through space and time to your childhood is enough cement an appreciation for the decorating power smell.

According to Rachel Herz, author of The Scent of Desire, our sense of smell is thousands of times more sensitive than any other of our senses and recognition of smell is visceral and immediate.

Other senses like touch and taste must travel a distance via neurons before reaching the spinal cord and then the brain. The olfactory system has a direct pathway providing a powerful link to the brain … specifically the limbic system and amygdala, the area where emotional memories are stored.

There are smells that we find appealing in the home. Not all are floral in nature. While most find the smell of smoking unappealing, some might find the aroma of a pipe quite pleasurable. Many enjoy the smell of leather while others find the odor of new carpet enjoyable. These smells all represent a pleasurable experience and allow us to relive the feeling.

But wait! Oh no! What if the smells evoke unpleasant memories? What if the source is a chemical source? What if the source triggers migraines, sinusitis, and breathing disorders?

Chemicals compounds floating in the air we breathe is far too common in American homes.

We are inundated with television commercials that repeatedly tell us that our homes are not clean without some type of “freshener” plugged into an outlet. And leave us with self-doubt about our surroundings.

The key is essential oil in creating an ambient, yet safe, fragrance in the home.

To ensure safe, clean indoor air, burn 100 percent pure beeswax candles with cotton wicks that are fragranced with essential oils.

Instead of an aerosol room spray, use a drop or two of pure essential oils and distilled water to make a spritzer and mist the air.

Another option for a kinder, gentler approach to indoor smells, add drops of orange, lemon or lavender essential oils to cotton balls and put them around the house Simmering spices like cinnamon and cloves, lemons, ginger or herbs such as rosemary or basil in water has long been a favorite of real estate agents. Those are the smells that evoke immediate memories of happy times at home baking in a warm kitchen.

Potted plants are little air freshening factories.

They clear carbon dioxide from the air and can even remove some of the toxin residue from that can of Glade that you just threw in the trash.

Question: “Dear Grammer Guy, thanks for the ‘opportunity’ to read your comments on appropriate word usage. I’d like to grammar guy know how ‘fun’ came to be used as an adjective. I always thought ‘fun’ was a noun.” – (Wayne Carter) Answer: You know, I went into this thinking I wouldn’t be able to give you a real date, but I was pleasantly surprised by the results of my research.

To start off with, every dictionary you look at is going to say the primary definition of “fun” is a noun meaning amusement or enjoyment. Reading is fun. Going to the movies is fun. Heck, even grammar is fun! (I swear!)

Merriam-Webster says “fun” first appeared in English usage around 1727. Oxford has it appearing in the late 17th century and denoting a trick or hoax or “to make a fool.” Both have it acting consistently as a noun until, according to Merriam-Webster, someone decided in 1846 that

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it would make a great adjective too.

Nowadays – more than 160 years later, mind you – the adjective entry for “fun” still has an “informal” tag next to it in the dictionary. Oxford goes even further, tagging the verb form of “fun” as a “North American informal” usage, even though that meaning – to joke or tease – is arguably the original one. You can almost hear them putting it off as “Yankee slang” through the dictionary.

To get back on track: Yes, the primary and most-correct usage of “fun” is as a noun. Despite more than a century-and-a-half of use, its adjective form is still considered informal. Maybe at 200 it will be old enough for formal usage. Hopefully our friends across the pond will warm up to our “Yankee” usage of the word as well – after all, they finally came around to us.

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The last place most people would expect to find evidence of religious tolerance is near the Syrian border with Iraq. But that travel is where I found it during a visit to Dura Europos in late 2010.

Macedonian Greeks built Dura Europos in 303 B.C. atop a steep cliff 300 feet above the west bank of the Euphrates River. Despite its natural protections, the city fell to Persians in 113 B.C. Romans then conquered the city in about 160 A.D., making it a base for their military and commercial operations along the Euphrates. The Roman army and immigrants brought religious beliefs and languages from around the Empire to Dura Europos, making it an early melting pot. In about 256 A.D. Persians again captured the city and deported its residents. Earthen embankments built in an unsuccessful attempt to protect the city collapsed, covering some of the buildings. Sand and mud eventually covered the rest and the city remained hidden for hundreds of years.

Archaeologists began uncovering Dura Europos in 1920 after the British army stumbled onto some ancient paintings. What the archaeologists found was comparable to Pompeii. The sand and mud had stopped time in the third century.

Well-preserved wall paintings, now in museums in Syria and the United States, enabled identification of the original purpose of many buildings. A house built in about 235 was used as a church, with a painting of Jesus and Peter walking on water the oldest surviving representation of Jesus. Its baptistery is the oldest one in the world.

A large synagogue with 28 colorful paintings of Biblical scenes was dated to about 240, making it the oldest known synagogue outside Israel.

Sixteen temples and a Mithraeum honored Greek, Roman, Persian and Canaanite gods.

During the third century, as Christians were being persecuted in Rome, worshippers in the house-church in Dura Europos lived peaceably amid temples to Adonis, Artemis and Ba’al. As anti-Semitism was poisoning relations between Christians and Jews elsewhere, an impressive synagogue was being built near the church. We can all learn about interfaith tolerance and cooperation from ancient ruins near the Euphrates River.

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Master bath remodel: Eliminating large garden tub Commentary by Larry Greene EXISTING BATHROOM: The owners of this home in the Springmill Crossing subdivision in Carmel had lived with blueprint for their master bathroom improvement for 24 years. “We decided to remodel our dated master bathroom after we identified a mold issue behind the shower tiles. Knowing that the bathroom needed updated for resale, we decided to remodel the whole space so we can enjoy it until that day finally comes.”

ELIMINATING LARGE GARDEN TUB: Eliminating wasted space was a goal for the project.

“The master bath had a really bad layout. The only purpose the large garden tub served was to collect dust. We never used it and it took up too much space. Also the enclosed toilet and shower room made the bathroom feel cramped.” The homeowners opted to remove the garden tub and reconfigure the bathroom layout to make it more functional.

SPACE PLANNING: The shower was relocated from the enclosed room to the previous garden tub area. The wall separating the toilet room and main bath was removed to open up the space to the rest of the bathroom. A new half wall was framed by the toilet for privacy and a linen closet was installed for added storage.

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we ended up with a Pottery Barn type vision for our dream bathroom. We had already purchased the vanity from Pottery Barn and sought the help from our designer to complete the final look. “New vanity light fixtures in a chrome finish were installed to coordinate with the salvaged mirrors, glass shelves and towel bars.”

RESULT: Removing the existing tub and decking left room for the expanded shower. Although the overall footprint was not expanded, the room felt much more spacious with the reconfiguration. “We love the openness of the bathroom the most. The natural light makes the space feel so much bigger and airy.”

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PM Cook and PT Dietary Aides 12:00-8:00 & 6-2:30 KTCR-Bridgewater 14751 Carey Road Carmel, IN 46033 Healthcare cooking experience preferred, Apply in Person

PAINTER’S DREAM

Steady work all year, even during winter.

All work is local. Interior painting only.

35-40 hours work per week, Mon-Fri. No work on weekends. For more details and to apply: wallapainting.com/now-hiring

NOW HIRING

Part-time mowing & landscaping. $10 hour starting pay. All work is local.

No work on weekends Other opportunities are available.

Call Ray: 698-5480

MA or LPN

Seeking energetic, organized, teamoriented, and motivated MA or LPN for FULL-TIME position in growing private medical practice. Submit resumé to Personnel Director, PO Box 214, Fishers, IN 46038.

Needed- Part Time Receptionist, evenings and weekends Please apply at Riverwalk Commons Assisted Living 317-770-0011

Facility maintenance experience a plus Candidate must ne a self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision and able to pass a criminal background check • Reliable transportation • Must coordinate set-ups • Multi-task • Customer-oriented • Team player • 2nd shift position, part time • Healthcare/dental/vision insurance • Advancement opportunities Pay range is $8.25 per hour and up. Candidates must have clean criminal history and successfully pass drug screening.

PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON AT THE CORPORTATE OFFICE 8071 KNUE RD. INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250 Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm • No phone calls please Receptionist / Part Time Theta Chi Fraternity is seeking applicants for the position of part time Receptionist. Hours are Monday-Friday from 8 am -2 pm.

Compensation commensurate with education and experience Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, ability to type 40-60 WPM and basic Microsoft Office knowledge, previous receptionist experience required.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume along with three references and salary requirements to Cindy Billman, Office Manager at cindy@thetachi.org

Seasonal Help Wanted

NOW HIRING Full/Part-time Linecook, Waiters & Waitress Apply in person 160 East Carmel Drive • 843-9900

Clarity Personal Care Services

is looking for a mature refined lady for full or part-time positions. No experience is necessary, but must be caring, compassionate, well-organized, articulate, and educated. Send resume and inquiry to applicant@malkoffandhughes.com.

Tutors wanted, Monday - Thursday 3:30 - 7:30 pm. You must be good in higher level math. Go to (www.tutoringcenter.com) to fill an application.

CARMEL/INDIANAPOLIS CHURCH DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

Care. Create. Coordinate.

Use your skills in hospitality, organization, planning, scheduling and communication to support the ministry of Orchard Park. We are looking for a person who can balance the responsibilities of building relationships with our members and maintaining an efficient office environment. Visit whitewatervalley.org for the job description.

Send resume to oppccommunications@ orchardpark.org by Sept. 15.

Clarity Personal Care Services

is looking for a mature refined lady for full or part-time positions. No experience is necessary, but must be caring, compassionate, well-organized, articulate, and educated. Send resume and inquiry to applicant@malkoffandhughes.com.

The Carmel Dads’ Club Facility Team is seeking 2 seasonal positions and looking to fill those ASAP through mid or end of November. Our minimum need is 730a-130p M/T/TH/F. Maximum need is 40+ hours a week. No weekends. Seasonal candidates must have no physical limitations and the position may require manual work in all weather conditions. Main focus of this/these positions will be mowing our various locations. We can train, however, prior experience a plus. To apply please contact Josh Blackmore, CDC Facility Superintendent at 317-846-1663 X 3315 or apply at the main office at 5459 East Main St. Carmel IN 46033

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ASH

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Now Hiring

CAREER FAIR

SEPTEMBER 10 10 A.M.—1 P.M.

12800 N. MERIDIAN ST., CARMEL, IN 46032

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN:

American Specialty Health incorporated (ASH) is looking for quality individuals who can help us achieve our mission of empowering others to live healthier, happier, and longer lives.

Customer Service

We are eager to find passionate, friendly people who want to impact the lives of others. Whether you are looking for an entry-level position or are an experienced manager looking for a new opportunity, ASH can fulfill your needs!

Administration & Support and Claims Information Technology

Please visit ASHcompanies.com for a list of our current open positions, and come to our career fair to see the facility and meet the ASH team!

Human Resources

Carmel Hairstylist Retiring Need stylist

to service my clients at my booth rent salon.

Experienced and Licensed. Interviews and phone conversations will be very private Call 844-8579

Part-Time Administrative Zionsville Area (Park 100)

M-F 10am-2pm Microsoft Office a must, QuickBooks a plus Detail oriented and organized Send resume to workforjd@gmail.com

YOur Classified Ad here Call Dennis O’Malia 370.0749

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