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The Federal Bureau of Investigation dispatched agents to Westfield’s Banc-serv location on 777 E. Main St. update Oct. 12. The firm specializes in small business loans. Newtek, the parent company of Banc-serv, released a statement saying the company is “cooperating fully with the authorities.”

The statement went on to say that Newtek is “monitoring the situation closely,” and that the FBI raid on its Westfield branch stemmed from an active search warrant related to the company.

FBI Indianapolis spokeswoman Chris Bavender confirmed that an active investigation is ongoing. Bavender declined to comment on details of the investigation or if it is linked to other investigations in the state.

Banc-serv offers several services, including credit analysis, auditing, packaging and closing compliance services.

Newtek and Banc-serv have not responded to repeated requests for comment.

Dispatches Firefighters wear pink — The Westfield Fire Dept. launched its “We Care so We Wear Pink” campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Members of the WFD will trade in their normal blue T-shirts for pink ones with new logos on them.

Bulk Trash Day fundraises for Relay for Life — Westfield’s heavy trash drop-off event Oct. 14 raised $1,300 for 2018 Shamrockin’ for a Cure campaign for Relay for Life. Residents had the opportunity to donate to Relay for Life when they dropped off unwanted furniture, electronics and more.

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Bastian Solutions to build in city

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By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Bastian Solutions recently announced a new manufacturing center to be built near 196th economic development Street and U.S. 31 in Westfield. Bastian Solutions is a global systems integrator and consulting firm recently acquired by Toyota Advanced Logistics. The 90,000-square-foot manufacturing center will be an $8 million investment in Hamilton County and bring 87 new, high-wage jobs by 2020.

Bastian Solutions is the first manufacturing center announced for the Northpoint development, which is zoned for industrial.

“We believe this will be a beautiful facility when we get it all done,” said Bill Bastian II, chairman of the Bastian Solutions board of directors. “We are excited to be a part of this community and to contribute to the Westfield community.”

Construction on the facility is expected to begin next month. It will include 10,000 square feet of office space as well as advanced manufacturing operations. It plans to begin operations early next year. This is the company’s fifth Indiana facility.

The Indiana Economic Development Commission offered Bastian Solutions up to $1 million in conditional tax credits and up to $88,750 in training grants based on the company’s job creation plans, according to a press release from the IEDC. The incentives are performance-based and the Westfield City Council may consider additional incentives.

Gov. Eric Holcomb spoke during the press conference. Holcomb recently returned from Japan, where the Toyota Industries Corp. is

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Mayor Andy Cook, center, speaks on Bastian Solutions announcement of a new manufacturing center to be built in Westfield. From left, Michael Romano, president of Toyota Advanced Logistics; Bill Bastian II of Bastian Solutions, Mayor Andy Cook and Gov. Eric Holcomb. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

based.

“You’ve chosen Indiana as a global company, and you could’ve gone anywhere,” Holcomb said. “We are so grateful you continue to put your trust in Hoosiers as we adapt to the changing economy. I will go anywhere in the world to recruit new jobs and new opportunities in our state.”

Mayor Andy Cook also spoke during the announcement.

“It’s an honor to have this new company come to town,” he said. “The U.S. 31 freeway has changed the face of this city, and if it wasn’t for the investment from the state we probably wouldn’t have Grand Park, which is the backbone of our development, or Grand Junction and the new hospital. That, in combination with our great school system and trail system, we are able to put together a place in the center of Indiana where people and families want to come, and that results in a workforce.”

Tom Roush Mazda donates four cars to the American Red Cross From left, General Manager Jeff Roush, American Red Cross Regional Communication Director Duchess Adjei and owner Tom Roush.

On Oct. 11, Tom Roush Mazda in Westfield donated four CX-5s, worth approximately $100,000, to the American Red Cross through the Mazda Drive for Good Campaign. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

Senate Democrat internships — The Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus is seeking interns to work at the Statehouse during the 2018 legislative session. Interns have the opportunity to improve their profession skill-set, work alongside policymakers and elected officials and build their professional network. Interns receive a $750 bi-weekly stipend, scholarship opportunities, and may qualify for academic credit through their college or university. To apply, visit www.IndianaStateDemocrats.org/ opportunities.

Free smoke alarms and tests — The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign is a multi-year effort to reduce the number of home fire deaths and injuries by 25 percent. People of all ages are vulnerable to home fires. For more, call 1-888-684-1441.

Senate Republican internships — The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid, spring-semester internships during the 2018 legislative session to college students and recent graduates, as well as graduate students and law school students. Benefits include a $750 bi-weekly stipend, scholarship and academic credit opportunities, professional development, community involvement and networking. Qualified candidates must be at least a college sophomore. Positions are open to Indiana residents and non-residents who attend a college or university located within the state. For more visit IndianaSenateRepublicans. com/intern-program.

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U.S. District Court facing judge shortage

By Heather Collins news@currentinwestfield.com

A shortage of judges in the United States District Court’s Southern District of Indiana has led to a legal system judicial emergency.

Citizens have been warned to expect longer-than-normal wait times as their cases go through the system or even as they attempt to reach the courts by phone.

The district covers approximately the southern two-thirds of the state. In a 12-month period, its weighted filings per judgeship was 915, which ranks the court first in the circuit and second in the nation in caseloads.

The district has felt the effects of a vacancy since June 30, 2014, when Judge Sarah Evans Barker took senior status, a form of semi-retirement with the option for reduced caseloads. The judicial emergency was worsened by the deaths of Magistrate Judge Denise K. La Rue Aug. 2

and Judge Larry J. McKinney Sept. 21. They were both serving the Southern District of Indiana through senior status.

Chief Deputy Clerk Alison Chestovich said the district is trying to function efficiently despite the emergency and ensure everyone gets their day in court. She said a long-term solution might include Congress adding more judgeships to the district.

Jay Kenworthy, a spokesman for Sen. Todd Young’s office, said Young has been working to quickly fill judicial vacancies. “(Young) has also spoken with Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Charles Grassley about the crisis in the Southern District and supports adding an additional judge,” Kenworthy said.

Judges from other districts and states have recently stepped up to help out.

Judges from the Eastern District of Wisconsin and northern, central and southern districts of Illinois have been appointed to assist. Other judges from Indiana have agreed to increase their caseloads as well.

Lethality screening a success

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risk of lethality,” Ferguson said. “There are three primary questions, and if you answer yes to one of those questions, it’s a high risk. If you didn’t answer yes to any Coming up on the one-year anniversary of the first three, but if you answer yes to of its implementation, Prevail executive difour of the rest of the questions, it rector Susan screens as high risk.” public safety Ferguson The first three questions are: is pleased Has he/she ever used a weapon with how the Lethality Assessagainst you or threatened you ment Protocol is working. with a weapon? Has he/she threatStarting Nov. 1, 2016, Prevail ened to kill you or your children? partnered with each of Hamilton Do you think he/she might try to County’s eight law enforcement Ferguson kill you? agencies to implement the protoFor those at high risk, the police would col with first responders who are likely call an advocate while they are on the to meet victims of domestic violence on a scene. scene when a crime occurs.

Ferguson said there is a Prevail advo“It’s not new to the world, it’s new to cate on call 24 hours every day. Prevail Hamilton County,” Ferguson said of the has a staff of 18 with nine rotating on the protocol. crisis line.

The screening provides a defined proIn the first six months of 2017, 61 LAP tocol for when to do the assessment and screens were completed and an advocate what to do with the results. The intent is was called 21 times. to connect victims at high risk of danger “The police see far more victims of doto service providers. mestic violence than we do at Prevail,” Fer“If the police respond to a domestic guson said. “We count on them to be our violence incident they have a paper with voice in the community, to let people know 11 questions on it, and those 11 questions these services are available.” define what screens in what has a high

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Construction has begun on the City of Addresses east of 14002 E. Olio Rd. will Westfield’s Fall Resurfacing and 2017 Trail have access from the east. Questions Connections projects. Fall Resurfacing or concerns may be directed to Jim Hellincludes Joliet Road, Catherine Drive, mann at the Noblesville Engineering Dept.

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Way, Greyhound Court, Spring Meadows 276th Street between U.S. 31 and AnthoSubdivision and half of Pine Ridge and Quail ny Road in Atlanta will be closed for road Ridge subdivisions. reconstruction through mid-October. DurUtility relocations are happening at ing the closure, local traffic should utilize 186th Street and Spring Mill Road. The project started this month and will be com- the signed detour route of 266th Street and Devaney Road. pleted by the end of the year. The project ZIONSVILLE includes construction of a roundabout at C.R. 400 S./425 S. is closed between C.R. the intersection and a new boulevard road650 E. and 750 E, as crews work on the 300 way construction to Kinsey Avenue.

S./400 S. connector project in east WhitesTowne Road reconstruction includes town. Two lanes are under construction, three new culverts, widening and vertical although ultimately it is planned to be a sight distance corrections. Utility relocafour-lane, divided roadway. The project is tions will begin next month and construcexpected to continue into 2018. tion will begin this fall. The project is CARMEL expected to be complete by summer or fall A water main upgrade is under way on of next year.

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relocated, traffic will move to the inner lanes of Range Line Road for work on the outer lanes. The road will remain open throughout the project.

Executive Drive is scheduled to close at Range Line Road this month for construction of a roundabout. Construction is expected to take 30 days.

Gray Road and 126th Street is closed for construction of a roundabout. The project is expected to take 60 days and be open by late October, weather permitting.

River Road is closed between 146th Street and Community Drive for a reconstruction project expected to last until Thanksgiving. The project will include a two-lane boulevard and a new roundabout at Cherry Creek Boulevard.

Spring Mill Road is closed between 106th and 116th streets.

FISHERS Lane shifts will occur on 141st Street west of Ind. 37 for the construction of a turn lane on the north side of the road.

With IKEA and Topgolf opening this month, residents are encouraged to visit fishers.in.us for maps and directions on how to best navigate the 116th Street area.

Construction will occur on Southeastern Parkway at Cyntheanne Road for a passing blister to be added.

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Lane restrictions will occur on 116th Street east of Allisonville Road to allow for concrete curb and ramp repairs. Resurfacing work also will occur.

Crews will complete a passing blister between Allisonville and Lantern roads on 126th Street, and lane restrictions will occur.

Improvements are underway to rehabilitate bridges, pavement and drainage structures along 15 miles of I-69. Two lanes have been shifted to accommodate construction of travel lanes. The speed limit has been reduced to 60 mph and to 50 mph while there are workers present.

The Hamilton County Highway Dept. has closed Cyntheanne Road between 146th Street and 156th Street until Dec. 1 to replace the bridge over Keiser Drain.

GEIST U.S. 36 between I-465 and Pendleton Pike and E. County Line Road near Lawrence is closed until approximately Nov. 9 for a culvert replacement.

The I-70 eastbound ramp is closed between Fortville Pike and N. 400 E. near Greenfield for bridge construction work until Oct. 31.

I-69 between 116th Street and Ind. 38 in Pendleton is undergoing road and bridge construction until Oct. 31.

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New ILEARN test to replace ISTEP by 2019

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ISTEP affected school ratings” during the 2016-17 year.

While the replacement is being set up, students are still taking the controversial After state officials dropped the ISTEP+ test this school year. Hamilton County exam in March of 2016, pursuing a new students were expected to begin company to contaking the new test as early as this education duct the state’s spring, however a 2019 target date key test has been has been set. in the works.

The Indiana Dept. of Education Criticism of the ISTEP+ was nowill pay the Washington, D.C.-based table, and with long testing times, American Institutes for Research technological problems and slow more than $43 million to design and scoring, education officials have Grate distribute the test. opted for a shorter exam.

A three-year contract was approved with Westfield Washington Schools Supt. the company beating four other bidders.

Sherry Grate said she was cautiously According to the contract proposal, test optimistic about the new test, while acpreparation alone begins at $3 million. The knowledging that WWS uses many other first year of testing in 2019 will cost $20.6 measures when determining student acamillion, followed by $21.6 million in 2020. demic status.

The new test, now called ILEARN, or The district received dozens of comIndiana’s Learning Evaluation Assessment plaints about the test, most notoriously Readiness Network, will have a shorter after test-provider Pearson’s misleading testing window, with results expected to of the district on dozens of ISTEP exams, be released faster. which forced the district to invalidate ILEARN will be a computer-based test, scores. administered to grades three through eight, While the middle school’s score is curwith questions changing throughout the test, rently under appeal as it is reviewed by depending on whether a student answers the state’s board of education because of the previous question correctly. Education the mishap, the intermediate school’s letofficials said the changes will better assess ter grade dropped from a B to a C for the student abilities inside the classroom.

2016-17 school year. District spokeswoman ILEARN will be similar to ISTEP+ in regard Kate Snedeker said the invalidation clearly to what material students are tested on. affected Westfield’s scores, with just 66.9 Students will still be tested on the basics, percent of grades 3-8 passing. such as English language arts and mathMeanwhile, Carmel Clay Schools has ematics. Statewide, only 51.5 percent of maintained a constant A rating for several students passed both tests. years and also boasts the county’s highest “We are excited for what the future holds 2017 ISTEP scores with 80.7 percent passfor education here in Indiana,” said Charity ing, far above the state average.

Flores, director of assessment for the InHamilton Southeastern Schools saw a diana Dept. of Education. “We will continue 72.5 percent ISTEP+ passing score, the secto move forward with the procurement ond highest in Hamilton County. HSE Assistant Supt. Janice Combs said, “Absolutely process.”

Dispatches Urban Vines features live music — Urban Vines, 303 E. 161st St., features live music weekly. Musicians perform on the weekends with varying start times. Zach Craft, Eric Shaw and Kristin Bennett will perform this weekend. For more and start times, visit Urban Vines on Facebook.

Advisory Plan Commission — The next Advisory Plan Commission will be 7 p.m.

Nov. 6 at City Hall, 130 Penn St. For more, visit westfield. in.gov.

Fireside Tales takes place — Little ones have the opportunity to enjoy a new theme, story and craft around the campfire at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Simon Moon Park, 2710 E 171st St. This week’s theme is Howl-O-ween. Kids can wear their costumes and also design a costume for a creature they choose. For more, visit westfieldwelcome.com.

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Coffee with a Cop held at McDonald’s

Westfield Police Dept. Sgt. Billy Adams and Charlene Browning visit during a Coffee with a Cop event Oct. 10. Residents were able to visit with police officers and ask questions during the event. (Photo

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Carpenter inspired by past

By Heather Collins news@currentinwestfield.com In a world of mass-produced, particleboard products, Boone County resident Tabb Adams is handcrafting county items that are built to last generations.

Adams’ work harkens to the sturdiness and timeliness of a grandmother’s large oak dinner table or the wooden rocking chair that has put generations of babies asleep and lives on for the family’s next bundle of joy.

Adams, 47, is a fourth-generation carpenter who has continued the family tradition by restoring some of Indiana’s most historic buildings and launching his own carpentry business in Sheridan that serves Hamilton County and surrounding areas.

“It’s kind of cool that I can still go places and see things that my ancestors have had their hands on and built,” Adams said.

Adams had a hand in maintaining the 100-year-old Murat Theatre in downtown Indianapolis when he served as building engineer. He’s also worked on the Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center and the Indiana State Fairgrounds, where he served as

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In 2015, Adams launched his own carpentry, refinishing and repair business, Cross Cut Vintage Designs. Adams creates barn door consoles, farmhouse tables and specializes in mid-century modern and rustic farmhouse designs. He utilizes wood from torn-down barns made of oak or poplar but also works with more high-end woods like ebony and mahogany to create custom pieces for customers.

Adams also handcrafts pieces for modern times, like a stand-up desk for a teacher at Allisonville Elementary School.

For more, visit crosscutvintage.com.

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Westfield High School enforces tobacco citation policy

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Westfield Washington Schools will begin enforcing guidelines in coordination with Westfield Police to anyone schools in possession of tobacco on school grounds. The move comes after many tobacco-related issues at the high school level, amid growing use of electronic cigarettes and ‘juuls’ among adolescents.

On Sept. 29, officials from the high school sent out notice of the citation policy on the school’s Facebook page.

“Effective immediately WPD will be issuing citations to all juveniles found in possession of any tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes. The citation will require students to appear in court with a parent or guardian as well as pay the associated fine and court costs.”

District spokeswoman Kate Snedeker said the Facebook post on the matter was a reminder for students, not a policy shift.

“The [Facebook] post was merely a reminder of existing law,” Snedeker said.

“There has been no policy change; tobacco is illegal to use or possess by those under 18.”

Five Westfield High School students named Merit Semifinalists

Merit Semifinalists, from left, Laura Hoban, Megan Rops, Patrick Hester, Jessica Steele and Sarah Witzman are five Westfield High School students who have been named as National Merit Semifinalists. There are 16,000 semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Approximately 90 percent of semifinalists are named finalists and 50 percent of finalists receive a scholarship. Semifinalists will be notified in February if they advance to the finalist stage. (Submitted photo)

However, district policy already clearly outlines the policy.

According to the student handbook for the 2017-2018 school year, possessing, using, and transmitting tobacco products are grounds for suspension or expulsion. On the first offense, a student will receive two to three days of suspension. On the second offense, the student will be sent home for five days. On the third offense, the student will be subject to ten days suspension with a recommendation that they are expelled.

Snedeker said that the high school will continue to work with local law enforcement agencies to enforce the law, and if any parents have concerns to contact the school directly.

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Essay contest — The Horseshoe Prairie Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, is sponsoring its annual American History Essay Contest for grades 5 to 8, and the Christopher Columbus Essay Contest for grades 9 to 12. All students in Hamilton County are eligible to participate.

Winners at the chapter level will be eligible for entry into the state level and ultimately for the national level in Washington, D.C. Teachers, students and parents can contact the chapter at horseshoeprairiensdar@aol.com for more information. The deadline to submit essays is Nov. 1.

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Donnelly talks bipartisanship, simplifying tax code Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Sen. Joe Donnelly has been ranked as one of the most bipartisan senators in Congress by the Lugar Center. politics The Indiana Democrat shared how he successfully works across the aisle and what he sees as top issues for Hoosiers in an exclusive interview with Current.

You’re known for working with Republicans, but many legislators seem less willing to cooperate with the other party.

How do you deal with that?

There’s a lot more wisdom in (county government) than in Washington, D.C. In the county, when people get together to solve problems, they don’t always agree on everything, but they figure out a path forward (knowing) that 70 percent of something is better than 100 percent of nothing.

How do you decide what issues are important for Hoosiers?

When I look at an issue, I look at it in a way that’s not Democrat or Republican, but does it make our nation stronger? Does it make our families stronger? That’s how I try to decide. I look at a mom and dad in Carmel or Avon or Terre Haute or Richmond and say, ‘What makes sense for these families?’

What are the top issues facing Hoosiers right now?

No. 1 is that everybody has a chance to get a really good job with a really good paycheck, because what that does is stabilizes the family.

Second is we have a real challenge — not only in our state but in our country — with opioids and with heroin, and I’m working nonstop to try to end this. The damage these drugs cause can destroy families.

Is the opioid epidemic a problem throughout the state?

It is a problem everywhere. The most important thing mom and dad can do is talk to their kids about it, because we’re not in the basement the entire time that party is going on. Our children need to understand that the best friend they have is the friend who’s willing to look them in the eye and say, ‘We’re leaving right now, because they’re bringing these opioids out.’ This scourge knows no economic boundary and knows no neighborhood boundary.

What are your thoughts on simplifying the tax code?

Sen. Joe Donnelly

I think that would be great, and I think it’s very possible. We just need to make sure in simplifying the tax code we don’t wind up increasing the deficit at all, because it’s not fair to our families and it’s not fair to our children to increase the debt burden and to make it so that the next generation has to pay for today’s deficits.

The recent situation in Charlottesville has led to many discussions about whether Confederate symbols have a place in our culture. What do you think?

My focus is on the issue itself. There’s no place for the KKK. There’s no place for (neo-) Nazis. There’s no place for racism. We are so much stronger when we are together.

How is it different working in Congress under President Trump than it was with President Obama?

I don’t work for any president. I work with presidents, but I work for the people of Indiana, so they’re the executive branch, I’m the legislative branch, and my bosses are everyone back home here in our state.

So for all of them, when the president is right and has a policy that makes sense for our state, count me in. When I look at something and say I don’t think this helps either our state or our country, I’ll pass. It’s of no interest to me whether they’re Democrat or Republican.

What do you see as the strengths of Hamilton and Boone counties?

Hamilton and Boone are both really family friendly counties and places that folks look at and go, ‘Gosh, we’d love to live there.’ I think that’s a real strength.

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State Sen. Victoria Spartz (R-Noblesville) took the oath of office Oct. 12, becoming the state senator representsenate ing District 20. She was sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush.

Spartz fills the Senate seat previously held by State Sen. Luke Kenley, who retired last month. She will finish the remainder of his term, representing portions of Hamilton County.

“I am eager to begin my first session with the General Assembly,” Spartz stated in a press release. “It is a privilege to be the voice of the constituents in Senate District 20, and I plan to work hard to make Indiana an even better place to call home.”

Spartz earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the National University of Economics in Ukraine as well as a Master’s of Professional Accountancy from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis.

Spartz is a certified public accountant, farmer, small business owner and adjunct faculty for Indiana University’s Kelley

Victoria Spartz is sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Loretta Rush with her husband and two daughters. (Submitted photo)

School of Business in Indianapolis. She previously worked in the Big Four public accounting firms and as the chief financial officer of the Indiana Attorney General’s Office.

She and her husband live in Noblesville and have two daughters.

Hoosiers can contact Spartz by phone at 317-232-9400, by email at Senator.Spartz@ iga.in.gov or by mail at 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. Her virtual office can be found online at IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Spartz.

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Cit y hosts f irs t event in conjunc tion with Humane S ociet y

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The City of Westfield prides itself on hosting events that include all members of the family, and cover story its newest event expands that even more. For the first time, the city will partner with the Humane Society for Hamilton County, 1721 Pleasant St., Noblesville, to put on a pet-friendly fundraiser in Asa Bales Park.

Planning for Barktoberfest began a year ago when HSHC board member Lynne Coverdale approached the city.

“Lynne approached us over a year ago about the fact that Westfield doesn’t host an event to benefit the Humane Society,” said Kelley Wells, community event manager for the Westfield Parks and Recreation Dept. “They kind of do one in Noblesville and Fishers, and it would be nice to loop in Westfield since we’re such a big part of Hamilton County to see if we could do something to benefit the Humane Society.”

With Wells being a dog lover herself, the end result is Barktoberfest, set from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at Asa Bales Park, 205 W. Hoover St. “What we’ve molded it into is a fall festival geared towards animal lovers,” Wells said.

Entertainment:

Musical entertainment will be ongoing throughout the event with performances by the Cold Koffee Band and Machine Gun Preacher Band. A pet-costume contest will take place on the main stage.

Registration for the costume contest is free, but only the first 20 contestants who register can participate.

The Canine Cabana area will be a fun zone with a face painter and a caricature artist. The Westfield High School animal club will do paw prints. A professional photographer will be available to take photos of dogs and their owners.

An agility arena will be set up where dogs can showcase agility skills.

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A map of the Barktoberfest event taking place at Asa Bales Park, 205 W. Hoover St. (Submitted image)

Schedule of events Lynne Coverdale, left, and Kelley Wells helped launch the inaugural Barktoberfest to take place Oct. 28. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

dors will be available, including groomers, vets, pet stores, pet bakeries and more. Food and beverage vendors also will be available. A Humane Society Hut will be on site where the HSHC will showcase adoptable dogs. Although the dogs are unable to be adopted onsite, those interested are able to meet the dogs and then are encouraged to visit the Humane Society to fill out an adoption application. A raffle is available through the Humane Society and five items will be given away, though not all are pet-related.

Cat vs. Dog:

The event is pet-friendly. Pets are admitted free. The city is partnering with two radio stations for the event, and radio hosts will be on-site to put on a Cat vs. Dog challenge. Radio hosts will

be in animal cages trying to raise money from cat people or dog people.

Wells said the city plans to make Barktoberfest an annual event, and Coverdale said the main difference between this event and others benefitting the HSHC is that it’s in Westfield.

“We get to spread news about our wonderful shelter near Westfield,” Coverdale said. “There really are people that don’t know about us. We want them to definitely know about what we do and the opportunity to raise funds as well as awareness and possibly get some babies adopted.”

The event costs $5 for people ages 10 and up. The HSHC’s fundraising goal is $10,000. Wells encourages attendees to pre-register. For more, visit westfieldwelcome.com/barktoberfest.

3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.: Machine Gun Preacher Band performs 5 p.m. to 5:40 p.m.: Cold Koffee Band performs 5:40 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Pet Costume Contest 6 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.: Westfield Police Dept. K-9 demonstration 6:20 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Cold Koffee Band performs second set

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WESTFIELD Fireside Tales — Westfield Parks and Recreation will present another round of Fireside Tales from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Simon Moon Park, 2710 E. 171st St., Westfield.

Guests can enjoy s’mores and a craft in addition to the story.

Barktoberfest — Bring your furry friend and help support the Humane Society of Hamilton County at the inaugural Barktoberfest at Asa Bales Park, 205 W. Hoover St., Westfield, from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28. Guests will find pet-related vendors at the Mutt Mart, activities for humans and dogs at the Canine Cabana, a canine agility course, silent auctions in the Humane Society Hut, live entertainment on the main stage and other contests. Food and beer vendors will be on-site. All proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of Hamilton County.

Historic Underground Railroad Ghost Walk — Presented by Unseenpress Historic Ghost Walk Tours, this walking tour will venture around downtown Westfield starting at Asa Bales Park, 205 W. Hoover St. on Oct. 28 and 31 and Nov. 18. Times vary by date. For more, visit unseenpress.com.

NOBLESVILLE Octoboo! — Guests of this event from 6 to

7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Hamilton East Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, can celebrate Halloween by dressing in costume and visiting treat stations throughout the library and take part in various crafts. For more, visit hepl.lib.in.us.

Nefarious Noblesville Ghost Walk — Presented by Unseenpress Historic Ghost Walk Tours, this walking tour will venture around the downtown Noblesville Square from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27. The tour will begin at 839 Conner St. For more, visit unseenpress.com.

Digging in Cemetery Records — This Hamilton East Public Library program from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 28 will show guests how to get started when looking for information about ancestors. Registration is required. For more, visit hepl.lib.in.us.

Witches Brew – Adult Costume Party — For those 21 and older, guests can come dressed in their Halloween costumes for live music, costume contests with prizes and a beer garden from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 28 at Federal Hill Commons, 175 Logan St., Noblesville.

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This program is for children under the age of 2 and their caregivers. For more, visit hepl.lib.in.us.

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Ingredients (serves six): 1 loaf (16 ounces) sliced raisin-cinnamon bread, 2 cups TruMoo Orange Scream Milk, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon orange extract, 1/8 teaspoon salt, Confectioners’ sugar Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut raisin bread into 1-inch pieces (about eight cups). In large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, orange peel, nutmeg, orange extract and salt. Toss with raisin bread to mix well. Butter a two-quart casserole or baking dish. Pour bread mixture into dish. Place in center of deep, ovenproof pan. Pour boiling water into pan until it reaches halfway up sides of dish. Place pan on center rack of oven. Bake until just set, about 40 minutes. Carefully remove from oven. To serve, sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar. Serve warm.

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Weathering sleep deprivation

o b s e r v ation Value of self-worth Commentary by Terry Anker

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

In a lifetime of work, some things go well and some things proceed not so well.

But, if we are lucky and persevere, one can manage to pull together a bit of success.

A few find themselves having built a most impressive operation – highly productive and well-regarded by all who bear witness.

One might imagine that such a person would naturally expect to be granted suitable compensation for such success. But, all too often, it doesn’t work out that way.

Income disparity and performance variability are the hobgoblin of our modern age.

Shouldn’t the hardest-working and most intellectually adroit merit the highest gratitude in our society?

If one is not properly appreciated (because of gender, address or otherwise), how can it not be appropriate to ask why?

In these many years on the planet, most of us come to know that humans are selfinterested. Scottish moral philosopher Adam Smith wrote that most of us care more about the splinter in our finger than the death of a million in China.

We all have internal and external motivators. Certainly, there are times when the external motivators are weak. However, we have enormous sway over what and how motivation comes from inside. Taking measure of our own worth is incumbent only upon us – it is derived from within and unknown to others. Do blaming others for not seeing our worth fall to them? Or, does the responsibility to be noticed and treated fairly end with ourselves? Their perspective may make our challenge difficult. Yet, mustn’t we learn and value our own contributions because few others ever will?

Well, I experienced another near-perfect storm the other night. Not enough sleep, a long day at work, anxiety over humor driving a mini-bus with eight teenagers to West Lafayette the following morning and a Community Night filled with detailed descriptions of 75-plus marching band movements, four alumni award presentations and a litany of “thank yous” that I may have actually dozed off during. By 9:15 p.m., I couldn’t hold back the complaining, eye-rolling or phone Solitaire wave of exhaustion and impatience.

Doo did not find me entertaining and handed me the keys. Message? “If you can’t pull your shtick together right now, leave. This is about our daughter. And the car I might win.” Fine. His stinky breath was driving me bonkers, anyway. And yes, I told him.

The problem is that when I’m severely sleep-deprived and “stuck” at an event, I completely ignore everyone else around me and focus on how awful I feel. I can usually buy time by retreating to a bathroom, but often I just revert to rudeness. I simply cannot control the expressions on my face or the words that come out of my mouth, even though I know they are hurtful and/or disrespectful. It’s total decompensation.

Through the years, Doo has learned to recognize the signs and does his best to “handle” me before I go Chernobyl. I must have been throwing off major radiation warnings because after five more minutes of me pouting (I couldn’t actually leave; I’d just have to come back for him), he called the ball. I was home in bed within minutes.

So despite the near-perfect storm, the Danielle Wilson did not sink. Thanks, Doo! Peace out.

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

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Electrifying experience Commentary by Anna Skinner Let me tell you all about the worst decision of my life.

Well, it citizenS’ academy probably wasn’t the worst decision because I definitely don’t regret it, but it was a wild ride. I took a Taser, to the back, for five full seconds.

The best way I can even attempt to describe this is like white noise multiplied exponentially inside your body. Throw in some pain and locked up muscles, and that’s what being Tased felt like to me. As soon as the five seconds are up, the electricity stops. The next day, my back felt stiff, and the entry wounds were visible and still tender.

We had the choice to actually get shot by the probes or to have the wires taped to our backs. I chose to get shot.

Because I’m sharing all my experiences with Current’s readers, I wanted to take

full advantage of all the opportunities we are able to experience within the Westfield Police Dept. Citizens’ Academy.

I was one of four who chose to be hit with the Taser and was the only woman to do so.

For those who don’t know, the Taser is a non-lethal weapon that uses electricity and is carried by police officers to subdue suspects. The Taser releases 50,000 volts when it is shot.

For the WPD, Lilly said the department might have five Taser deployments a year for the entire department.

The experience was quite unpleasant and I would highly encourage all Current’s readers to not provoke the police because trust me, being Tased is no fun.

I don’t regret the decision. It gives me a better understanding of what police officers experience, and that is the entire point of the class.

Next week, we will go through an active shooter scenario.

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

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I’m at a loss to understand why people camped out for days for the opening of the new IKEA store in Fishers. humor Back in the good old days, you could wait in your house for UPS to deliver your online furniture purchases … instead of sleeping in a tent on the cold concrete and missing the latest episode of “Will and Grace.”

I’d like to tell you about a one-night stand. No, I didn’t have a one-night stand.

I bought one online a few years ago, and it required assembly. Every piece in the kit was assigned a letter. All the grooves were numbered and there was an actual picture of all six kinds of screws and nails.

This instruction manual was in three languages: English, Spanish and French.

That was an immediate distraction for me, because the phrase “Avec precaution, retourner l’element sur ses chants avant” sounds a lot sexier than “Carefully turn your unit over and onto its front edges.”

I’m not good with tools. The directions said I needed a Phillips screwdriver. That would be equal parts vodka, orange juice and Milk of Magnesia, right?

This night stand’s manufacturer provided a hotline number — answered by the very same kind of people who respond to those life-and-death turkey questions on Thanksgiving morning. One year, I abused that phone number after downing a couple of wine coolers. I called to ask if I could take a frozen turkey in the sauna with me to defrost it. It’s hard to make those folks laugh.

After I got my bedside table assembled, I was pretty happy with myself, although it didn’t look exactly like the photo on the box. Mary Ellen thought it was the biggest birdhouse she had ever seen.

I went to the newly opened IKEA yesterday to see if it might make a good subject for one of my TV segments. I had an appointment with the district manager. When I entered his office, he said something I know he’s said a thousand times, but it still made me laugh.

“Come in,” he said. “Please make a chair and have a seat.”

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Commentary by Dr. Khalid Azzam No one wants to see his or her parent in pain, but it’s difficult to know how to help.

Here are some tips for talking with an aging parent about hip and knee joint replacements.

What are signs I should talk with my aging parent(s) about a hip or knee replacement?

If your parent is visibly in pain or frustrated that simple daily tasks have now become painful and uncomfortable, then it’s time to broach the topic. Hip and knee arthritis is a very common reason for pain in individuals ages 60 and older. If your parent has everyday pain in the groin, front of the thigh or in the knee, they should make a consultation.

A lot of patients think too long before deciding on a hip or knee replacement. Pain from hip or knee arthritis, after reaching a certain stage, is unlikely to go away. If your parent is considering joint replacement, encourage him or her to make an appointment to learn more.

How do you suggest approaching that conversation?

Make sure your parents know you’re

coming from a genuine, caring place. Before having the conversation, educate yourself so you can provide helpful information.

What’s the process like for a hip or knee replacement patient?

In the first visit, patients will talk with their orthopedic surgeon about the pain and how it has affected their daily life, and they’ll get X-rays. A physical examination of the joint will be performed, and the surgeon will review the X-ray photos with the patient. If the patient is a good candidate for hip or knee replacement, he or she will pick a date for surgery. As the surgery date approaches, the patient will visit his or her orthopedic surgeon to discuss the procedure.

Patients also meet with a dedicated internist at this time to make sure they’re “medically cleared” for surgery and anesthesia. After surgery, patients have a series of follow-up appointments with their orthopedic surgeon.

Dr. Khalid Azzam is an orthopedic surgeon and hip and knee arthritis specialist at IU Health.

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November luncheon — The Westfield Chamber of Commerce November luncheon will focus on innovation. It will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16 at the IMMI Conference Center, 18880 N. East St. For more, visit westfield-chamber.org.

Downtown Westfield Association ribbon cutting — A ribbon cutting will be held at the Downtown Westfield Association at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 25 on Camilla Court in downtown Westfield.

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Matheson plays the title role of Count Dracula.

“Dracula is more of a looming presence than the lead role,” Matheson said. “It follows the novel closely, so it’s really followBallet Theatre of Indiana co-founder Stirling Matheson has ing Jonathan Harker and his party of Dr. John Seward, Dr. (Abrafound a new Halloween theme for his company to sink its teeth ham) Van Helsing and Lucy (Westenra). I’m barely on stage. I just into this fall. show up to kill somebody and then I disappear. At the end, there “At the beginning of our second season, we did an Edgar Allen is a massive fight.”

Poe show and we got a great response to that and we got our Matheson said he often was on stage more out of necessity. first sellout,” Matheson said. “We enjoyed it a lot, so we kept goUntil this year, Cole Companion and Matheson were the coming. Last year we did ‘Myths and Monsters.’” pany’s only male dancers.

This year, Matheson has turned “We’ve been pulling to Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” The What: Ballet Theatre of Indiana’s “Dracula.” double-duty,” Matheson said.

Carmel-based ballet company, When: 7:30 p.m Oct. 27, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. “This year we’ve hired a new which was founded in 2014, 28 and 3 p.m. Oct. 29. dancer named Simon Pawwill present “Dracula” Oct. Where: Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum, 407 lak, who will play Jonathan 27 to 29 at the Basile TheE. Michigan St., Indianapolis.

Harker. He’s a great dancer. atre at the Athenaeum in For more: Visit btindiana.org.

He’s a machine of a man. You Indianapolis. can’t stop him. It’s nice to “It’s an all new production and be able to hand off some of it’s quite a production,” Matheson these bigger roles to Simon and I can take more of a step back said. “Just the production aspect of it is the most ambitious from performing to have more of my mental capacity open to my thing we’ve done, for sure. There are a number of different choreographing and directing the ballet.” scenes and more drops (painted backdrops) than we’ve had in There are 11 women and three men in the ballet. the Athenaeum before. I’ve made three squibs that are remote“As a choreographer, I think it’s my best work,” Matheson said. activated, compressed devices that shoot fake blood out of a Matheson said scenes Companion choreographed are some of performer. Those are homemade. Costumes were a significant his best as well. challenge for this show.”

“Honestly, I think this is going to be our strongest production,” Audrey Robson, a company member and BTI public relations Matheson said. and marketing director, said it’s the favorite thing the company has done.

Screening set “It covers a lot of ground artistically and melds both classical and contemporary ballet,” Robson said. “I think most people picBTI’s short film project, “Absolution,” which was choreoture fairies and pink tutus when they think of ballet, but we’re graphed by Sarah Farnsley, will have a public screening at presenting ballet through a new and somewhat terrifying lens.

Prime 47 Clay Terrace in Carmel from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5.

We’ll incorporate stage combat, fake blood and squibs. We’re The film is being submitted to film festivals. There will be a using the music of Philip Feeney, which really brings out the silent auction at the event. drama, even incorporating screams into the music.”

‘Weird Al’ to appear at Palladium in March 2018 editorial@youarecurrent.com Musical humorist “Weird Al” Yankovic will visit The Palladium in Carmel in March 2018 on a road trip he calls “The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.”

Comedian Emo Philips is the special guest for the show, which begins at 7:30 p.m. March 29. Tickets starting at $30 go on sale Yankovic at noon Oct. 20, online at TheCenterPresents.org or by phone at 317843-3800. VIP packages are available. The event is part of the Center’s 2017-18 season sponsored by Allied Solutions.

“Weird Al” is known for such pop song parodies as “Eat It” and “Amish Paradise.”

Yankovic is the best-selling comedy recording artist of all time, and his appeal remains as strong as ever. His most recent release, “Mandatory Fun,” was the first comedy album in history to debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200.

Westfield – Urban Vines, 303 E 161st St., will host an open mic night at 7 p.m. Nov. 1.

Sets are for 3 to 15 minutes. Comedy, poetry, music and more are welcome but participants must keep the content clean. For more, visit Urban Vines on Facebook.

Carmel —The National Martial Artists and Acrobats of China will perform at 3 p.m.

Oct. 29 at The Palladium in Carmel.

The Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin of the People’s Republic of China is one of that nation’s top acrobatic troupes, with more than 100 performers enacting feats of acrobatics, magic and martial arts. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Zionsville — The Actors Theatre of Indiana’s Fall Barn Bash is set from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Oct. 28 at the newly renovated Demaree Barn in Zionsville. The Stockwell Band will perform.

There will be a pig roast/BBQ, line dancing, cowboy cocktails and Sun King beer. Admission is $100 per person. Proceeds benefit ATI. For more, visit atistage.org.

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By Mark Johnson editorial@youarecurrent.com Does this bring back memories? It’s Friday night in the 1970s or ‘80s, depending on your age. It’s 11:30 horror p.m. and local newscasts have just ended. You and your siblings and perhaps your friends are camped in front of a pre-cable, fourchannel television. As the screen fades to black, you hear the sound of an eerie wind and a ghostly voice recite a chilling monologue that ends with, “It’s time … for … Sammy Terry!”

Created by Robert “Bob” Carter in 1962, the character of Sammy Terry hosted Nightmare Theatre until 1989. Today, the characters remain extremely popular in the horror community, thanks to Carter’s son, Mark, who took over the role in 2010.

Bob Carter died in 2013.

“There was never a feeling of grooming me for the role,” said Mark, a Fishers resident.

That changed in 2010, when the town of Brownstown requested Sammy Terry merchandise for a local event.

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Mark Carter will continue to portray the Sammy Terry character. (Submitted photo)

dise, and there was this huge crowd,” Carter said. “Dad realized that there was still a following, so he asked me if I would take on the role.”

For Carter, the best part of playing Sammy is the live appearances.

“I’m sometimes asked if I will ever change, upgrade or update the character,” Mark said. “Based on Sammy’s fan base, that would negate their memories. I want to honor those memories as well as honor and preserve my dad’s legacy. The live events are filled with people who grew up in Indiana, and Sammy is a part of that Hoosier heritage.”

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Ashton Gleckman, a 17-year-old musician from Carmel, wrote the score for a new Holocaust docufilm mentary set to premiere in Indianapolis Nov. 2.

The film, “Hidden,” tells the story of children who were hidden during World War II. The movie, directed Gleckman

by Gi Orman, focuses on five child survivors from Poland. There are some re-enactments, filmed in Poland with actors, of the stories told. The filmmaker brought two of the survivors back to Poland to see where they once hid.

Orman said he plans for the 72-minute film to be a teaching tool. It comes with a curriculum for several different grade levels.

“It really teaches people a topic that hasn’t been touched on a lot,” he said.

Gleckman has been playing music since he got his first guitar at age 7. In 2015, he scored a Holocaust documentary film called “Once Upon a Family: The Saga of Polish Jewry,” which was produced by Project Witness, which also produced “Hidden.”

Orman met Gleckman from the previous Project Witness documentary and brought him on board for “Hidden.”

Gleckman wrote the score but found a violinist to add the right tone.

“For ‘Hidden,’ it was all about translating the heart of the film into a musical voice,” Gleckman said. “‘Hidden’ is filled with truly extraordinary stories of heroism, loss and coming out of dark situations on the other end. The music (is) needed to assist in telling that story.”

After completing his sophomore year at Carmel High School in May, Gleckman was withdrawn from school by his parents over the summer in an effort to allow him to pursue his film and film music interests full time.

Orman and Gleckman will both be at the Indianapolis premiere, which is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Keystone Arts Cinema. Admission is $18 and the original score can be purchased for $5.

Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite. com/e/hidden-indianapolis-premiere-tickets-37830421810.

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Commentary by Mark Johnson Where to go: Portillo’s Where it is: 9201 E. 116th St., Fishers When it’s open: Sunday to Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Mark’s take: Welcome to a brand new dining experience, where a retro vibe meets a contemporary setting. At Portillo’s, you’ll find a very casual atmosphere that’s fit for family dining, hanging out with friends or an after work dinner. It’s lively and fun with a stroll down memory lane.

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Italian Wedding Soup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 cup diced onions, 1 cup chopped carrots (1/4 to 1/2 inches chop), 1 cup chopped celery (1/4 to 1/2 inches chop), 10 cups chicken stock or broth, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1 1/4 cup small pasta, 1/2 teaspoon dill weed, 10 oz. bag baby spinach washed and trimmed, 24 oz. bag Johnsonville Classic Italian Style Meatballs (pre-cooked) Preparation: Pre-heat oven to 350. Dice onion, carrots and celery and set them aside, mixed, in a bowl. Wash spinach, cut off the stems and set aside. Bake meatballs according to the package directions. When meatballs are done, cool enough to then cut into halves. Put olive oil into a heavy large soup pot on medium low heat and sauté onion, celery and carrots until soft (5 to 6 minutes). Stir veggies occasionally

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and add the wine and chicken stock as you bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and add the pasta and cook until it is tender (6 to 7 minutes). Add the dill weed and meatballs and cook for 1 minute; then add the spinach, stir and cook for another minute. Cool soup on your deck and then refrigerate overnight.

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“PB&J presents Wild Things of Sendak,” The Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

Ages 1 to 7 can dress up as their favorite “wild thing” and join for a jazz-filled, storytelling journey into the works of Maurice Sendak that includes a wacky rendition of “Where the Wild Things Are.” Jazz pianist Dave Hepler and actor Will Gould bring to life the works of Sendak through storytelling and music.

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“Songwriter Showcase,” The Cat Theatre, Carmel

7:30 p.m.

Oct. 26

Zionsville singer/songwriter and founding artistic director of Mad Diamond, Brett Wiscons, presents an evening of local talent that includes Dacota Muckey, Tommy, Haley Jonay and Kristi Kroker, plus an opening spotlight by Nate Wolfe.

Cost: $10.

More: thecattheatre.com, 317-649-4CAT

“Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox,” The Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts

7:30 p.m., Oct. 26.

The show is a genre-busting, rotating collective of musicians and vocalists that re-imagines modern pop hits in the style of jazz, ragtime and swing classics of the 1920s-1950s. The music videos of these collaborative covers have become viral sensations with millions of views on YouTube.

Cost: $34.50-$85.

More: centerfortheperformingarts.org, 317-843-3800.

“Dia de los Muertos,” Theater at the Fort, Lawrence

4-8 p.m., Oct. 28

Join the celebration of the Day of the Dead as loved ones are remembered with a festival and a performance by Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos. The free festival is from 4 to 6 p.m. outside, with traditional dance performance at 6 p.m. inside.

Cost: $5 and $10 More: artsforlawrence.org, 317-875-1900.

Ken Klingenmeiwer stars as Gepetto and Jaddy Ciucci plays Pinocchio.

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“Pinocchio,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis

Cost: $10 per child (two adult free tickets with each child).

10 a.m., Oct. 20; and 1 p.m., Oct. 21 (continues through Nov. 11.)

A kind-hearted puppet maker dreams of having a son. To grant his wish the Blue Fairy brings his wooden puppet to life, and the adventure begins. Recommended for ages preschool through sixth grade.

Cost: $16.50 (includes juice box and snack.

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

“Ain’t Misbehavin’” with the Indiana Wind Symphony, Columbia Club, Indianapolis

6-11 p.m., Oct. 28

The IWS hosts a black tie optional fundraising gala with specialty cocktails, silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing to Sharon Gamble and the JoySwing orchestra performing music from award-winning arrangers and composers.

Cost: $150 each or $1,500 for table of 10.

10:30 a.m., Oct 28.

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“National Martial Artists and Acrobats of China,” The Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

3 p.m., Oct. 29.

The Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin of the People’s Republic of China is one of that nation’s top acrobatic troupes, with more than 100 performers enacting feats of acrobatics, magic and martial arts.

Cost: $15-$54.

More: centerfortheperformingarts.org, 317-843-3800.

“The Originalist,” Indiana Repertory Theatre Upperstage, Indianapolis

7:30 p.m., Oct. 26 and Oct. 27; 5 p.m., Oct. 28; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Oct. 29; 6:30 p.m., Oct. 31 (continues through Nov. 12).

Supreme Court Justice and conservative icon Antonin Scalia hires a young, liberal, female law clerk, and opinions start flying right and left. Every point of view is explored in this openminded look at one of our most galvanizing national figures.

Cost: Tickets start at $25. More: irtlive.com, 317-635-5252.

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Dispatches Indy Dance Academy to hold events to aid Gleaners — Indy Dance Academy, 9401 N. Meridian, Indianapolis, will host two events benefiting Gleaners Food Bank of Indy. An adult-only (18 and older) Hip Hop Glow Party will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 3. On Nov. 4, a hip hop workshop called Dance for a Cause is open to ages 5 to 18. Admission is free with a donation of a canned or dry good. For the Nov. 4 event, doors open at 4:45 p.m. with pick-up at 6:55 p.m.

Registration is available at the door for both events or for Nov. 4 workshop, visit indydanceacademy.com/event/ dance-for-a-cause/.

Independent Music Festival set for Nov. 3 —The Independent Music Festival is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at The Palladium in Carmel. Milestone Talent Agency and MECAP Music and Entertainment have partnered to present the concert, which serves as a benefit for families in need in the aftermath of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Genres include rhythm and blues, hip hop, jazz and pop. Admission is $13 in advance and $15 at the door. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

The Civic Theatre held a fundraising event Oct. 12 before the first performance of “Annie” at the Tarkington. Visitors were given a behind-the-scenes tour of the show. (Above) From left, Suzy Goelzer (Indianapolis), Judi Mckamey (Westfield), Barb Maurath (Fishers). (Right) From left, Erika Fotsch (Indianapolis) with Jennifer Penix (Carmel) with Fotsch’s dog, Chloe. (Photos by Mark Ambrogi)

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Blueprint for Improvement: Basement fit for a family Commentary by Larry Greene

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Before

Background Info: This home, built in 2003, is in the Foster Estates neighborhood on the east side of Carmel. Although the home is still fairly new, the basement lacked overall functionality for the owners and their children.

The owner’s goal was to give the basement an update that allowed for them and their children to entertain guests comfortably and better utilize the space they had available.

1. Removing the built-in entertainment system gave the owner the space to add a home theater with creative storage solutions for electronics.

2. Expanding the doorway to the neighboring game room and adding sliding barn doors created a more open concept while making both rooms appear larger.

3. Defining a space with a couch, fireplace and TV created a cozy space for the owner to watch TV and relax, even when the theater was being used.

4. Additional changes included adding a paneled wall and door to hide the electrical room, relocating the workout area and updating the bar area.

After

Before problems: The original layout of the basement did not have clearly defined areas to entertain and because of this, the basement was underutilized. The space appeared much smaller and confined than it actually was. Overall, the space was dated and needed an update.

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

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The singing Colossus of Memnon Commentary by Don Knebel Twin statues near Luxor, Egypt, originally honored an important pharaoh.

They became famous for their erroneous association with a travel mythological king.

Pharaoh Amenhotep III, the grandfather of Tutankhamen, ruled Egypt between 1388 and 1351 B.C., a period of great prosperity and cultural achievement. He was remembered with a massive mortuary temple complex on the west bank of the Nile River. Identical statues of a seated Amenhotep, each 60-feet high and carved from a single block of sandstone, guarded the entrance to his temple. How the Egyptians transported the 720-ton statues Colossi of Memnon, near Luxor, Egypt. (Photo by Don Knebel) hundreds of miles from their quarry site when they did not have the wheel remains a mystery. ance. Hearing the singing meant good fortune. In 130 A.D., Over time, annual Nile flooding destroyed most of Amen- Roman Emperor Hadrian visited the Colossi after the death hotep’s mortuary complex, but the statues survived. When of Antinous, his lover. Although his traveling companions Greeks under Alexander the Great conquered Egypt in the heard singing, Hadrian did not. Sixty years later, Emperor fourth century B.C., they assumed the statues represented Septimus Severus did not hear the singing and repaired Memnon, a mythological Ethiopian king famous for helpcracks in the northern statue’s base. No one has heard the ing defend Troy during the Trojan Wars. They named the singing since. Scientists believe dew in the cracks, drying area Memnonium and called the statues the Colossi of in the morning sun, created the sounds.

Memnon, names they still bear. In 27 B.C., an earthquake toppled the upper half of the northern statue and people Don Knebel is a local resident who works for began reporting high-pitched singing emanating from the Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit base at dawn. They attributed the singing to Eos, the goddonknebel.com. You may contact him at news@ dess of dawn and mother of Memnon, mourning her son’s currentzionsville.com. death at the hands of Achilles. Visitors came to the singing Colossus from all around the world, seeking divine guid-

Fewer fervor: Less is best?

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt If there’s one subject I love, it’s grammar rules.

If there’s one thing I know, it’s grammar rules!

See what I did there? Today, I’m grammar guy going to tackle a widespread grammar debacle currently plaguing the English-speaking world at an alarming pace. When should you say less and when should you say fewer? You’ve probably heard to use less for things you don’t count and fewer for things you do count. As a general rule, this is true, but sooner than later you’ll run into a slew of exceptions.

Instead, think about it this way: Use less for something singular and fewer for something plural. For example: I noticed less pulp in the orange juice this morning. You could also say: I found 55 fewer palpable pulp particles in this orange juice this morning. On its own, pulp is singular, so less is correct. Because you have plural pulp particles, fewer is correct.

Here’s where it gets tricky: When referring to time, distance or money, use less because we think of these types of things as singular amounts. For example: The distance

from Earth to the moon is (on average) 238,855 miles. You wouldn’t say the distance from Earth to the moon are 238,855 miles. So, when you apply the singular or plural rule here, you could correctly say, “This rocket we built in our garage is really fast; we’re already less than 100 miles away from the moon!”

Now, what about the express lane at the grocery store?

Is “10 items or less” correct, or should it be “10 items or fewer?” Although technically it should be 10 items or fewer, many argue that if a rule makes a phrase or sentence too cumbersome, drop it. I have a hard time declaring my allegiance to either side, so I’m going to offer a third option: up to 10 items. This way, grammar grouches don’t get all grumpy, and people who don’t care never cared in the first place. Just as long as people don’t try to sneak 13 bottles of pulpy orange juice in the express lane.

Curtis Honeycutt is a freelance humor writer. Have a grammar question? Connect with him on Twitter @curtishoneycutt or at curtishoneycutt.com.

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Dispatches Entryway upgrade – Transforming your entryway can be a quick and inexpensive way to upgrade your home.

Your home instantly will seem more upscale if you remove all clutter such as keys, shoes, umbrellas, etc., that can be seen from its entryway. Use a small, elegant cabinet for this purpose, or organize some space in the entry closet. Place a welcoming element such as a vase of flowers near the front door for a boost.

Source: BottomLineInc.com Recycle dryer sheets – One good way to use up old dryer sheets is to tuck them into any items that are going to be stored away. Items such as camping gear, boots, linens, storage boxes, etc. are ideal. The dryer sheets can help ward off musty odors that may accumulate in such items over time.

Source: FamilyHandyman.com ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals for Sleepy Hollow Drainage Improvements will be received by the City of Westfield, Indiana, at the Westfield Public Works Building, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, Indiana, 46074 until 1:00 p.m., local time, on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received later than the above time and date will be returned unopened. No conditional bids will be considered.

Project generally includes removal and installation of storm sewer pipe and inlets, concrete curb, sidewalk, and driveway repair, as well as working around and adjusting service lines to existing houses throughout an existing residential subdivision.

Project is designed to provide drainage relief in and around the Sleepy Hollow subdivision located in downtown Westfield.

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

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

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

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

Because the public right-of-way provides adequate access for inspecting the project site prior to letting, Bidders are discouraged from contacting property owners for access to private property.

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

Please direct all questions regarding this project in writing to Wes Rood, City of Westfield, Department of Public Works, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, IN 46074, wrood@westfield.in.gov. Questions are due on Friday, July 28, 2017, by 1:00 p.m.

By: Rusty Spiars, Spiars Engineering LLC, 317.289.5042.

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