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high volume usage for that wireless carrier.” Paulk declined to name the carrier. “Small cell sites typically go live once construcZayo Group is in the process of installing small tion is finished,” Paulk said. “The go-live date cell equipment to enhance mobile coverage. decision is made by the wireless carZayo, a high-speed fiber rier. Once live, the sites will improve tech optic utility regulated under cellular service, meaning improved the Indiana Utility Regulacell coverage, more reliable networks, tory Commission, is installing five faster data speeds and more reliable FCC-approved antennas at the top 911 service.” of decorative steel poles throughout Paulk said customers will receive Zionsville. The poles are designed to the same service until the cell sites provide enhanced data and voice traffic go live. for cell providers, especially during peak “As this is a private utility project, use times. the town does not serve in the capacThe five locations for the poles are the ity of public outreach officer when east side of Willow Road at Summersong utilities have projects, and this was not Road; south side of Willow Road at US discussed at a public meeting,” said 421; east side of Elm Street south of Ash Lance Lantz, superintendent of streets Street; south side of Oak Street at the and stormwater services. “Although alley one-half block east of Main Street; Zayo had applied for a permit to perand the southwest corner of Main and form work within a public right of way, Sycamore streets, where the new pole is we were not made aware of any spereplacing a wooden pole. cific start date until two days before With the growing demand for data An example of a services, 911 enhancements and indecorative light pole they began. Zayo was quick to offer a put up by Zayo in decorative pole option, which town ofcreasing use of smartphones and another community. ficials felt would be more aesthetically tablets, existing large carrier towers (Submitted photo) pleasing. If a community must have cannot support customers during high these advancing technologies provided by outside peak times in certain areas becuase of coverage utilities, at least they can look as good as possible.” issues. Zionsville officials said at a Town Council meetShannon Paulk, Zayo’s director of corporate ing Sept. 6 that they received questions and concommunications, said the work, which began the cerns from several residents in the area. Deputy week of Aug. 28, is expected to take two weeks. Mayor Ed Mitro said that they are working with “The small cell sites are to support one of Zayo to examine the possibility of shifting the pole Zayo’s wireless customers that has service in the on Elm Street further south into the park area. area,” Paulk said. “The sites are in areas that have

Project Good – Current in Zionsville is looking to feature local residents doing good deeds in the community through the monthly Project Good photo column. If you have a suggestion or would like to be featured, please contact storytellingministries@gmail.com or annmarie@youarecurrent.com. Indiana House internships – The Indiana House Republican Internship Program is accepting applications for the 2017 legislative session. Internships are open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates of all majors. This paid program allows interns to immerse themselves in the legislative process by working directly with state representatives. For more, visit IndianaHouseRepublicans.com. Application deadline is Oct. 31. John Gregg meet-and-greet – Steve Schwartz, owner of Ballerinas and Bruisers, will host a meet-and-greet for gubernatorial Democratic candidate John Gregg from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Schwartz’s store, 180 S. Main St. Gregg will be available to answer questions and for photo opportunities. Bike challenge a success – The Zionsville Bike Challenge ended on June 26 with 130 people participating in either the Family Fun, 200-mile, 400-mile or 600-mile category. Zionsville Community riders again took home the trophy brick riding 12,799 miles in six weeks. Agrocyclists rode 11,802 miles, and Zionsville Tri Team logged 6,782 miles. Total miles ridden exceeded 30,000 in six weeks.

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From left, Jill Robertson, Connie Shaver, Dave Shaver, Mike Robertson, Mike Leslie and Steve Haines in 2014 as they prepare to begin the journey to canoe the entire Wabash River. (Submitted photo) Founded March 20 2012, at Zionsville, IN Vol. V, No. 29 Copyright 2016. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved. 30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444 info@youarecurrent.com The views of the columnists in Current in Zionsville are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.

By Ann Marie Shambaugh annmarie@youarecurrent.com The Zionsville police and fire chiefs explained to the town council Sept. 6 why they support a proposed countywide local income tax (LIT): both departments are chronipublic safety cally understaffed. ZFD Chief James VanGorder said that his department has seen a 23 percent increase in calls in the past three years. He said ZFD did not add any positions when it opened Station 93 in 2012 and has only added a few since then, leaving each fire truck staffed with three firefighters as opposed to the ideal of four. “Today we are at minimum staffing as our norm,” he said. “We are three firefighter positions short at every one of our stations.” ZPD Chief Robert Knox cited a Bureau of Justice Statistics report that shows nationally there

is an average of 2.5 police officers for every 1,000 residents. Zionsville has 29 full-time sworn officers, but to meet that rate it needs 37.5. Calls for police service increased more than 50 percent between 2010 and 2015, he said, and with several new neighborhood and business expansions or relocations planned, he expects calls to continue to grow. If the tax is approved, ZPD plans to hire three patrol officers in 2017, two patrol officers and an administrative assistant in 2018, and two patrol officers in 2019. VanGorder presented a threestep plan that includes hiring 15 new employees and the creation of a battalion chief position. Boone County Sheriff Mike Nielsen is leading the charge to adopt a LIT, which must be approved by elected governing bodies representing more than half of the county’s population to go into effect. The Boone County Council is expected to vote on a resolution outlining the LIT at its Sept. 13 meeting. If it’s approved, only

the Zionsville or Lebanon town council would need to also vote in support for the tax to go into effect Jan. 1. The rate is expected to be set at .5 percent. A vote is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at Lebanon High School for other county entities to vote on the proposal. State law allows a local income tax to be used for public safety, economic development, certified shares or property tax relief, but Nielsen and other Boone County officials have said the new tax should only be used to fund public safety.

learn more The public is invited to learn more about the proposed LIT at informational meetings scheduled for 5:30 and 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1300 100 S, Lebanon.

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Hershman visits town council Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Zionsville Town Council met Sept. 6 to hear from a state senator and discuss the expansion of the Hoosier Village retirement community. What happened: State Sen. Brandt Hershman spoke to the council about infrastructure and economic development. What it means: Hershman presented information about a task force looking at how to best fund roads in the future, specifically as revenues from State Sen. Brandt Hershman speaks to the gasoline taxes drop as sales decline. He said Zionsville Town Council on Sept. 6. (Submitted two common options are to raise taxes or cut photo) spending in other areas, but he said growing the economy is a better solution to generate more revenue. He praised the town for its efforts to expand its tax base, saying it’s “done far better than many other places around the country.” What happened: The council unanimously approved a resolution to move $65,000 from the general fund to reimburse the Zionsville Plan Commission. What it means: The “pass-through” funds were received from developers for engineering work done on behalf of the town and its Planning and Economic Development Dept. and will be reimbursed to the plan commission.

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What happened: The council introduced an ordinance to rezone 68.6 acres from R-SF-2 Urban Residential to SU-7 Special Use Zoning for a residential housing development for seniors. What it means: This is a proposed extension of the existing Hoosier Village retirement community, including 156 duplexes and seven estate lots. The plan also includes a pocket park, garden area, dog park, pavilion and trails.

What’s next: The council is expected to vote on the ordinance at a future meeting.

obituary: Hadley jane lehr and friends. Hadley Jane Lehr was born Dec. 12, 2013, to Visitation was held at A.R.N. Funeral & CreJames and Heather Lehr. She was a beautimation Services, 11411 N. Michigan Rd., ful 2-year-old girl who liked doggies, Zionsville, Aug. 26. Funeral services airplanes, hide-and-seek and playing were private with interment at Zionswith her little sister. She will be dearville Cemetery. ly missed by all of those whose lives In lieu of flowers, donations may she touched in her short time here. be made to the Hadley Lehr donation Hadley is survived by her parfund through any Chase Bank. Friends ents; sister, Phoebe Lehr; maternal may leave a memory or message grandparents, Kathy and Phil Talbert; Lehr of condolence by visiting the online paternal grandparents, Joanne Lehr obituary at arnmortuary.com. and Jerome Hildenbrand; and extended family

dispatches Pig Roast – Cornfields and Crossroads will return to Zionsville Christian Church, 120 N. 9th St., from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 18. The annual pig roast will include free food, kids games and music. Bicentennial torch to pass through – Indiana’s bicentennial torch will pass through Zionsville Oct. 13. It will make a brief stop at Lincoln Park at about 1:30 p.m. A welcome party with refreshments and guest speakers will be held at the park from noon to 3 p.m. The torch will go from Lincoln Park to Oak Street, then south on Main, east on Sycamore and be handed off to Hamilton

County at Zionsville Presbyterian Church. Residents are encouraged to line the route to watch and cheer as the torch passes through our town. Tails on the Trails – This event is a chance for dogs and their owners to get out and stay active this fall. Each walk participants earn a chance to win one of the weekly wag bag drawings. Complete six of the eight walks for a chance to win our grand prize. Tails on the Trails runs through Oct. 31. For more, visit www.zionsville-in.gov and enter Tails on the Trails in the search box.

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on that camera, whether it’s on the car or (officer), they are seeing the complaints will diminish or will go away. Far more often than not, law enforcement is doing the right thing in executing the stop or the arrest.” Brooks said in her communities there has been an increase in violence against police officers, primarily in Indianapolis. “It’s causing hiring problems in our departments,” Brooks said. “A lot of people who have contemplated law enforcement in the past are not going into law enforcement now, and that’s a big concern of all these departments.”

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‘Slaughterhouse Five’ picked for United We Read By Heather Lusk • news@currentzionsville.com

it’s a good read,” he said. Much of the semi-autobiographical book is set in Dresden, Germany, during World War II, The “best known book by Indiana’s best the same location where Vonnegut was held known author” has been selected for the anas a prisoner of war. nual United We Read “There is an Indianapolis element to books campaign at Boone it,” Ortwein said. “You can tell by readCounty libraries, acing the book he’s from this area.” cording to Orton Ortwein, assistant Approximately 50 copies became department head for adult programavailable at the library Sept. 1 so ming at the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial that everyone will have a chance to Public Library. read it before month-long activities “Slaughterhouse Five” was chosen Vonnegut begin in early October, starting with as the book being read simultanea discussion of Vonnegut’s series of essays, ously by patrons of Zionsville, Lebanon and “God Bless you Dr. Kevorkian,” at the monthly Thorntown libraries. “We tend to pick books that are popular but nonfiction book club. Other activities include a representative not ubiquitous,” Ortwein said. from the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library disAlthough the book has notoriously been cussing the author’s life in Indianapolis and a banned and burned in communities over the jazz trio performing at the library. decades, Ortwein recalled reading it in high “Kurt Vonnegut was a big jazz musician school. fan,” Ortwein said. “If you like interesting philosophical books, Volunteers needed – Indy Reads: Boone County has opportunities for adults to help their Boone County neighbors prepare for the reading and language sections of the GED. No experience is required. Interested adults should contact Gigi Nicholas at gnicholas@indyreads.org or 765-482-3460x1275.

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Enjoy fall in Zionsville Commentary by Amanda Dorman With fall just around the corner, Zionsville is the ideal place to take in the beautiful autumn colors. From hiking in our stay local parks to eating and shopping in the Village, there is nothing like a fall day in Zionsville. Grab an extra layer or two and unpack those scarves from the closet. Here are six ways to embrace the change of seasons. Kick off your morning with a hike through Starkey Park. This 77-acre park is a quartermile southwest of the Village, but you will completely forget your residential surroundings. Enjoy scenic views of Eagle Creek and shaded hiking trails. Bring your camera for great photos of the changing leaves. Crisp evenings with no humidity call for outdoor workouts. Grab your bicycle and enjoy a ride through Zionsville via the 3.5-mile Big Four Rail Trail. Start at the south end in Nancy Burton Memorial Park and take in the beautiful scenery: a view of Eagle Creek from a bridge over the water 60 feet below. There is little doubt in my mind that our four-legged friends enjoy fall weather just as much as we do. Tails on the Trails, an eightweek dog walking series through Zionsville

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parks, kicked off Sept. 8 at Creekside Nature Park. This event is a great way for you and your dog to socialize and learn about Zionsville’s parks and programs. Complete six out of eight walks for a chance to win a grand prize. Fall is a great time to find a great new book or revisit an old favorite. Visit Black Dog Books, a charming new and used bookstore in the heart of the Village (you may get lucky and spot the store’s namesake, Sophie). Mark your calendar for a candlelight reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” Oct. 7, which includes a question and answer session about Poe and special treats. It is apple season in Indiana and, aside from picking one straight off the tree, the best way to enjoy fall apples is with homemade apple pie. Stop by My Sugar Pie in the Village for a slice of “Mom’s Original Dutch Apple Pie.” Their signature pie is made with layers of fresh apples, cinnamon and sugar and topped with a buttery crumb topping.

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By Anna Skinner â€˘ anna@youarecurrent.com The Whitestown Brew Fest is returning from 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 17 bigger than its debut in 2015. Organizers have whitestown increased the number of participating breweries to 33, and the event has been selected as the official brew fest of Indianaâ€™s bicentennial celebration. â€œNot only are there more breweries, but there are a lot of new breweries, too,â€? said Justin Knepp, founder of Indiana on Tap. â€œThe home brewing competition, which was a huge success last year, is twice the size this year with the competitors. More competitors mean a lot more homebrews for people to try.â€? The event has also increased its footprint and will use more space at the Whitestown Municipal Complex. â€œI think what the festival is continuing to prove now with the second year is Whitestown is becoming a craft beer community,â€? Whitestown Parks Director Nathan Messer said. â€œFor five straight years, we have been the fastest growing community in Indiana, so we are getting a lot of millennials, and they like more of the craft beer instead of just domestics.â€? Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door, and VIP tickets are $55 in advance and $60 at the door. VIP tickets allow for entry an

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dispatches Jog-a-Thon returns â€“ The sixth annual Zionsville Community Schools Jog-a-Thon is scheduled at all elementary school campuses Sept. 28. The event serves as a fundraiser for each schoolâ€™s PTO. Brush and limb collections â€“ The Town of Zionsvilleâ€™s Street & Stormwater Department will provide curbside brush and limb collection beginning Oct. 3. Limbs up to six inches in diameter will be collected. They do not need to be bundled. Pickup does not include leaves, grass clippings, lumber,

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Campers built four picnic tables for Boone County Habitat for Humanity homeowners. (Submitted photo)

Campers build tables for Habitat news@currentzionsville.com More than 50 children from the Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation summer camp gathered at Eagle Church in Whitgiving back estown to build picnic tables for the new 2016 Habitat for Humanity homeowners. The adult leaders divided the children into four groups, with each group building a picnic table under the direction of a volunteer or Habitat staff member. “The picnic table is a symbol and tool for bringing family and friends together. Each family in a new Habitat home in Boone County gets a picnic table in hopes of bringing their family and friends together at their new home,” Habitat Board Member Kevin Schmidt said.

“Working with 50 middle school-aged children to assemble four picnic tables was a real learning experience for each child who participated. Not just about the actual bolting together and screwing together the boards, but it was to learn about those families that may not be as fortunate and need a little assistance in making their lives better for their families.” Students also learned about Habitat for Humanity and its mission. “The kids really seemed to be able to grasp the importance of a safe and affordable home for kids just like them,” Volunteer Coordinator Sue Burks said. For more information on how to get involved with a Boone County Habitat affiliate, visit www.habitatboonecounty.org or email Burks at sburks@boonehabitat.org.

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A friendly exchange

Zionsville Lions Club President Tom Robbins, left, exchanges friendship banners with Past President David Sargent from the Balsall Common Lions Club in England at a recent meeting. (Submitted photo)

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Hard cider and Old Tippecanoe Commentary by Jonathan Matthes It seems like any time you want to talk about William Henry Harrison you have to begin at the end. The man was president for a whopping 31 days. This column is not about his death or the vast amount of accomplishments that Harrison did not achieve as president. But, I will say this; he didn’t die from a cold he caught on Inauguration Day. It wasn’t that cold and it wasn’t raining. The putrid White House water supply is what killed him. That said, he did speak too long. Harrison’s death distracts from his actual key contribution to American politics: he ran the first modern campaign and he perfected the art of “The Spin.” Martin Van Buren was his opponent in 1840. And Van Buren’s people thought it would be a good idea to paint Harrison as a frontier hick from the Indiana Territory. They’d tell crowds that all Harrison does is sit on his front porch and drink hard cider all day. Harrison’s people took this smear and ran with it. They painted Old Tippecanoe as an everyman. You know, the type of guy you’d

like to sit on your porch and drink a hard cider with. They plastered images of log cabins and hard cider everywhere and on everything. In songs, on posters, on plates and snuffboxes, everything that could be emA book of music that blazoned with a log features a little drawcabin and a barrel of ing of Harrison, a hard cider. log cabin and hard The spin comcider. (Image courtesy of pletely worked. The the Collection of the Indilargest voter turnout ana State Museum and Historic Sites) the nation had yet seen elected Harrison in a landslide. Now, if only he didn’t talk so long on Inauguration Day. For an extended version of this column, visit currentincarmel.com.

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Why yellow jackets? Commentary by Ward Degler I seldom question God’s wisdom. But seriously, Lord, why yellow jackets? Some folks mistakenly call them bees, but they are actually wasps – and wasps of plain talk the worst kind. Yellow jackets are antisocial, mean-spirited and aggressive. They also sting with a relish uncommon among living things. And while a bee will sting only if disturbed, these things will actually go looking for things to zap. A honey bee can sting only once, and then it dies. Yellow jackets can use their weapons repeatedly, and with a vengeance only the most disturbed mind could conceive. There are other wasps, of course, but their personalities pale in comparison with the yellow jacket. Mud daubers build clay nests on the sides of buildings. Paper wasps – those common brown and black fellows – occupy the same real estate. Even the bald-faced hornet mostly keeps to himself in his coneshaped nest in the upper branches of your maple tree. Don’t bother them, and they won’t bother you is their motto. Live and let live. Not only that, but when you know where they are, you can easily stay clear of them.

Not so the yellow jacket. He can live anywhere. In the ground, a hollow log, in a pile of rotting leaves, even in a chink in some corner of your house. Walk nearby, and they will come and get you. As bad as that is, it gets worse. A typical yellow jacket nest will have some 5,000 workers and as many as 15,000 insane adults. And all of them seem to have but one thing on their mind – the destruction of the human race. I was attacked again while building the addition to our house. I hadn’t finished installing the trim around my studio door, and yellow jackets had moved in. When I let the door slam on my way out, the little terrorists went on a full-court press, and I spent the rest of the day moaning and groaning. Last week I discovered two nests in my backyard. If there is good news here, it’s that the yellow jacket queen who is responsible for this mayhem dies in the fall, and the nest dies with her. In my book that is not nearly soon enough. Ward Degler lives in Zionsville with his wife and dog. He is author of “The Dark Ages of My Youth ... and Times More Recent.” You may contact him at ward. degler@gmail.com.

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Zionsville neighbors bond canoeing entire Wabash River By Megan Melton • news@currentzionsville.com When David Shaver sat down at a monthly card club gathering, he had no idea that it would lead to a partnership with a neighbor he didn’t know all that well to cover story canoe the nearly 500 miles of the Wabash River. Shaver, 72, who didn’t even own a canoe, said an adventure of this scale has been at the top of his bucket list for a while. “There’s a lot of things that you can’t do at my age,” Shaver said. “So I thought that this would be a good challenge and a lot of fun.” Shaver and Mike Robertson completed their journey Aug. 27. The Zionsville residents set aside one week each year for three years to meet their goal, canoeing as much as 25 miles a day and spending the night at campsites or hotels. For two people who were amateurs at canoeing, they had to “get their sea legs quick,” Robertson said. “Before, going out and paddling for two or three hours would have been a big day,” he said. “(Now) we paddle for seven hours.” Every two hours they would take a break, make sure they were still able to walk around, grab snacks and then resume the trip. Canoeing the Wabash is a far cry from a recreational afternoon at the lake, Shaver said. “You could be relaxing and all of a sudden you could be in rapids or something,” he said. “You really have to keep your

guard up.” It’s not all serious, though. Shaver and Robertson share funny stories from the trip and agree that getting to know others was the best part of the journey. Friends and family members, in their teens through their 70s, joined for portions of the adventure. Shaver and Robertson were the only two to canoe the entire river. “We always joke about how everyone in Indiana knows somebody who’s had a canoe in the back of their garage for 20 years,” Robertson said. Their primary goal was to have fun. “Everybody had bandanas. We also had a duck, that’s a blow-up duck,” Robertson said. “It’s for the bonehead move of the day before. Like if somebody forgets a paddle or somebody leaves a life jacket in the wrong spot or the cooler falls in, the person who received it for the day before gets to pick who gets it for the next day. (Having fun) takes the edge off of everything.” Shaver said that at least 10 people from the card club expressed interest when Robertson first announced the idea. But he and his wife, Connie, were the only ones who followed through and participated in the trip. Both men wish more people would have joined them and experienced the sense of accomplishment. “There are all kinds of reasons not to (go),” Robertson said. “But when it’s all said and done, you think, ‘Wow, we canoed that whole thing?’”

The Wabash River starts in Ohio but primarily stretches through Indiana before flowing into the Ohio River. (Submitted image from IDNR)

Shaver's and Robinson's survival tips Blow-up Duck “It’s for the bonehead move of the day before.” – Mike Robinson If your friend falls in the water, or you cause your snacks to get soggy, it’s your job to take care of the duck. It’s tied to your boat so everyone in your group knows you’re the bonehead of the day. Don’t worry. You get to pick who gets it next. This duck’s purpose is all about fun and keeping things light.

Candy “Candy is very important to get Dave down the river.” – Mike Robinson Candy is a necessity for some people. It’s just how it is. Sugar gives you boosts of energy and tastes really good. Have it on hand at all times to keep your mouth from getting dry and to keep you from being cranky.

Friends “I’ve gotten to know Mike a lot better.” – David Shaver “You had no choice, right?” – Mike Robinson Friends are an essential part to having fun and making great memories. Without this trip, Mike and Dave might not be as good of friends as they are now. This is tough to fathom because they laugh both at and with each other as though they’ve been best friends for a long time.

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From left, Mike Robertson, Jill Robertson, Connie Shaver, Dave Shaver, Monica Del Real, Ramon De Real and Bob Spolyar at the completion of their journey in Old Shawneetown, Ill. (Submitted photo)

“His fault.” – David Shaver, on how they got the idea to canoe the Wabash A sense of humor is crucial on an adventure like this. It’s no fun to be mad and irritated when you forget your paddle or fall off the canoe. You have to get up, put a smile on your face and accept the fact that you are in the running for taking care of the duck tomorrow.

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Commentary by Michael Reagan Donald Trump actually looked like a statesman in Mexico City recently. It didn’t matter what he and the president of Mexico talked about. For the first time in his long campaign, Trump actually looked presidential. The visual gravitas didn’t last long, though. Six hours later in Arizona the old Trump was back, reading a speech from the teleprompter and throwing slabs of meat to his hardcore fan base. He erased all thoughts that he was headed to a kinder, gentler place on immigration, which, unfortunately, remains the signature issue of his campaign. Trump - and his campaign - still don’t get it. He should be talking about the economy, Obamacare and making the country safe. He doesn’t have to pander to that base anymore. Trump needs to address all those people out there who are not part of his base, people who aren’t Republicans but who dislike Hillary Clinton enough to vote for him because of issues like the economy or trust. Speaking to a black audience this weekend and pointing out how the Democratic Party has failed blacks for 50 years is the right idea. He has to do more of that. He needs to eat away at Clinton’s base. And that means talking about the economy, jobs and lying Hillary’s failings. When I tried to tell the Trump team that in a tweet this week, the response: “Oh, are you on the Hillary Clinton payroll?” I refuse to be a Trump enabler. There are major differences between Trump and my father, the late President Ronald Reagan. One difference is that my father had the sense to listen to me when I gave him good advice. Copyright 2016 Michael Reagan, a consultant, author of “The New Reagan Revolution,” founder of the email service reagan.com and president of The Reagan Legacy Foundation. E-mail him at reagan@caglecartoons.com.

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Enough is enough Commentary by Terry Anker We’ve all had it. Even amiable Dick Van Patten came to realize that his number was eight. We may find our depths at different points, with that threshold arriving quicker in certain circumstances than in others. Yet eventually, we reach a limit where we cry out, “Enough is enough!” There are times when we are seemingly boundless in our ability to idle our personal concerns and give our attention to the needs of others. A very impatient teenager will wait hours online hoping to get tickets to see a favored artist but will roll their eyes with pointed approbation if mom hasn’t arrived early to pick them up after band practice. Then there are times when we seem to be sitting at the very limits of our notions of tolerance. Like a man standing on the edge of a cliff, our senses are heightened and our blood pressure rises. One misstep could lead to great peril. While we walk each day from spot to spot with little fanfare, a stumble at

this precise moment could prove disastrous! It is good to reserve frustration and anxiety for occasions when it is truly required rather than simply express petty demands with each interaction. Patience is a virtue. Besides, if we demand too much people will stop listening to our needs. But assuming that we all have a biologic or existential limit to our capacity for tolerance, how do we find it? When are we asserting our justifiable right to clear a little space and not giving in to our own selfish desire to have our way? Hoosier songwriter and singer John Mellencamp paraphrased a long list of others who preceded him when he penned, “You’ve got to stand for something, or you’re gonna fall for anything.” The trick may be to know when enough is enough. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

Q U O TE  O F THE WEEK It takes courage to make a fool of yourself. – Charlie Chaplin

Yesterday my familial crew traveled up to Chicago to celebrate the second birthday of one of my nephhumor ews and to meet his new brother, born this summer. We showed up at their second-floor walkup just in time to help my sister dress the baby, pack the diaper bag, haul two strollers down the steep stairs and hike everyone over to the party. At one point, my daughters and I saved the day, sprinting back to the apartment to grab forgotten medicine for the baby. Not surprisingly, I heard “thank you” several times, but interestingly, I also heard, “I’m sorry. I get it now. How the eff did you do this with four?” Ah, Karma. How I love thee. See, my husband and I were the first in our families to have children. We started in our 20s, and by our early 30s, we were done, struggling to maintain our sanity while keeping a quatrain of little people out of the ER, toilet and street. Few of our siblings had kids back then, and we would often find ourselves defending our early bedtimes, quiet-time rules and generally sad social life. No one wanted to listen to our woes, and very few offered to help. They were all too busy living and loving the kid-free dream. But now that everyone has kids, Doo and I receive belated apologies, like my sister’s on almost a weekly basis. And I have to admit, it feels great. To finally be validated for my constant irritability and frustration from dealing with tantrumthrowing twins and a sadistic six-year old is a beautiful thing, even 10 years later. To have a brother-in-law empathize with the mind-numbing boredom I felt while playing Barbie Dreamhouse for nine hours straight and the murderous rage that occasionally exploded while assembling a 4,000-piece Hot Wheel’s Sky Track is exceedingly gratifying. To hear my sister say that if she’d known how hard parenting is, she would have held off on the whispered judgements and offered to change a damn diaper. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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In a league of their own Commentary by Dick Wolfsie There’s a picture in my office of my AllStar Little League team from New Rochelle, N.Y., back in 1959. All of us were humor posed in our uniforms, bound for the state championships in Poughkeepsie. Two more victories and we’d be headed to Williamsport, Penn., for the Little League World Championships. We were a motley group: Jews, Hispanics, Italians, blacks and Ryan, our Irish second baseman. We didn’t care about race or religion. Just runs. Maybe that’s because we were kids. Or maybe because it was baseball. We were animals: Cubs, Panthers, Colts and Tigers, our team names from regular season. Our players were small in stature but big in talent. Like our shortstop, Larry Seidman, who seemed to absorb every grounder and flick it sidearm to first base. Pete Wagner threw a curveball that mystified every batter. And then there was Dave Enoch, our other pitcher. He either struck out the hitter or actually struck him…on the arm…on the back...on the head. He was so wild that when the other team had runners on base, we sometimes put one of our outfielders behind the catcher. In the final inning of our first All-Star game,

the score was tied. The coach told us all to bunt, so four times in a row we laid down the perfect dribbler. It worked. We won by one run. The other teams called us wimps. The Daily News called us winners…and odds-on favorites the next day. Williamsport, here we come. In that second game, we were humiliated. I made a diving catch in the outfield, so we only lost 9 to nothing instead of 10 to nothing. One sports reporter said I was the best centerfielder in the state finals. Three years later in high school, I didn’t even make the team. Baseball can be very humbling. The other night on the news, I watched the Little Leaguers from Endwell, New York defeat the South Korean team in a 2-0 nail-biter. My wife saw how taken aback I was by the memory of my youth. “Is that a tear in your eye?” she asked. “Of course not,” I protested. “Everyone knows there’s no crying in baseball.”

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Moskalenko says goodbye to Carmel By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

Cheri Dick and Tania Castroverde Moskalenko . Alexei Moskalenko and Tania Castroverde Moskalenko with Katrina and Frank Basile. (Photos by Amy Pauszek for Current Publishing LLC. Copyright 2016. All Rights Reserved)

Where’s Amy attends farewell party for Tania Castroverde Moskalenko at Palladium Where’s Amy attended a special farewell party for Tania Castroverde Moskalenko at the Palladium Aug. 31, where board members, staff and good friends had the chance to say their final goodbye and thanks. The community and The Center for the Performing Arts will miss Tania and her husband, Alexei Moskalenko, who was the day program director, master teacher and coach for the Indiana Ballet Conservatory. I appreciated the friendship I developed with Tania and Alexei, and I believe that every time the curtain rises they will continue to shine in the community and will be forever in our hearts.

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A roomful of arts lovers, city leaders and staff of The Center for the Performing Arts came together at the Founders Room inside arts The Palladium Aug. 31 to wish a fond farewell to Tania Castroverde Moskalenko, president and CEO of The Center. She has accepted a new job in Chicago. It was announced Aug. 4 that Moskalenko will become the CEO at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University in Chicago. Jeffrey C. McDermott has agreed to serve as interim president and CEO of The Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation. McDermott is a partner at Krieg DeVault LLP and chairman of the board of the songbook foundation. “Tania leaves us in absolute wonderful shape,” McDermott said. Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard presented Moskalenko with mementos to remember her time in the city. “Tania came to us at a very difficult time in the life of The Center and she’s done such a terrific job with her knowledge and demeanor,” he said. “So it’s a very bittersweet time. We want to wish you the best and celebrate the job you did, but the fact that you’re leaving is sad as well.” Moskalenko said she’s excited to embark on a new adventure in Chicago but will miss Carmel. “We will miss the people most of all,” she said. “We will miss all of you. We will miss the mayor and his amazing vision for the city and the city council. We will miss our amazing artistic director (Michael Feinstein) who takes Carmel and its people with him in his heart everywhere he goes. We will miss our fabulous companies and the people who create art every day. We will miss our board of directors who dedicate so much time to making this place great. And most of all, we will miss the people who come here day in and day out. It never has been lost on me that in order to serve our community there are many nights you leave your families at home, all so we can provide wonderful arts to our community.”

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Irish fest has new brew, band By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com The 21st annual Indy Irish Fest will feature a new craft brew provider, new bands and the return of whiskey on site. family fun The Irish Fest is set for Sept. 15 to 18 at Military Park in Indianapolis. The Sept. 15 preview pub concert, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., will have free admission this year, as opposed to $5 in previous years. Those attending are encouraged to bring canned goods for a food bank. There will be two Celtic rock bands performing Sept. 15. Whiskey of the Damned will make its first Fest appearance along with fan favorite The Fighting Jamesons. Sun King Brewery is joining the festival as the official craft brewer provider. Pints of its Ring of Dingle, an Irish stout, will be available for purchase for the first time at the event. “There will be a craft beer tasting and food on site so it will be a neat way to start the weekend,” said Erin O’Rourke, the festival’s marketing manager. Among the new bands are Led Farmers, a folk band from Ireland, and Gailfean, a group of trad musicians. There will be presentations Sept. 1718 marking the 100th anniversary of the 1916

Organizers are expecting more than 30,000 people to attend the Indy Irish Fest Sept. 15 to 18 at Military Park in Indianapolis. (Submitted photo)

Easter Rising by Tom Sweeney, along with the duo of Brian Doherty and Kevin Evans. Another new band will be a Celtic rock group, Chance the Arm. There will be games, storytelling, face painting and crafts for youngsters in the Wee Folk Area. Kids will compete Sept. 18 for the reddest hair, greenest eyes and most freckles. Punch Burger, Pita Pit and Fat Dan’s Deli are new food vendors. O’Rourke said there will be $5 early admission Sept. 16 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate for adults. For more, visit indyirishfest.com.

Purdue choirs eager for concert By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com For Katie Hardman, it’s a matter of coming full circle. The 2013 CarMusic mel High School graduate is a member of the Purduettes, the mostly female choir at Purdue University, who will join the Purdue Glee Club, Hardman the men’s choir, in a performance at 8 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Palladium. The choirs’ last appearance at the Palladium was April 2013. “My last high school choir concert was at the Palladium, so returning four years later as a senior at Purdue feels like coming home,” Hardman said. “There are two other senior Purduettes (Katie Camp, Sarah Zoubaa) from Carmel who were also in high school choir with me, and we can’t wait to return.” Hardman said she has become a better musician and a better person because of her experience in the Purduettes. One of Hardman’s favorite memories is meeting one of the original 13 Purduettes

when the group was formed in 1942. Purduettes senior Jessica Peine, a 2013 Zionsville Community High School graduate, said she is eager for the Palladium show, as well. “I haven’t been to the Palladium, but I’ve heard that it’s a spectacular space and I feel so lucky that I will get to experience it for the first time as a performer,” Peine Peine said. “It’s always amazing having friends and family in the audience, but this show will be special because it is so close to home.” Purduettes member Alexis Miller also is from Zionsville. There are five members from Fishers: Casie Blair, Caroline Gruver, Lauren Hayes, Caroline Shanley and Kylee Switzer, There are three Glee Club members from Fishers: Rob Mantock, Patrick Montgomery, and Trevor Peters. Zane Wright of Fishers is one of two male members in the rhythm and sound section on Purduettes. There are two from Noblesville, Brian Carter and Aaron Corbett. Other members include Caleb Wood, Carmel, and Alex Brooks, Westfield. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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The new face of wings Commentary by Joe Drozda and Bob Bley If you’re planning to tailgate with people younger than 40, and you ask them what they would like to eat, they will invariably say buffalo wings. That’s because they went to school in the 90s when everyone discovered those famous wings from the Anchor Bar in Buffalo with Frank’s Red Hot sauce and butter. Today, however, wings are evolving. At first wings were reasonably hot, and with ranch dip were palatable for even the old folks. But like all things we Americans do, the spice heat levels progressed from hot to hotter. Some people now demand wings and other foods that will make your eyes water, your ears ring and your lips go numb. Their faces turn red and they sweat profusely. We don’t want to deal with that at a tailgate. Our suggestion for serving oven-baked wings at your tailgate is to avoid the real hot stuff and let each tailgater select his own spice. Frank’s has several great new sauces that will turn heads and satisfy every tailgater at your party. These are Rajili Sweet Ginger Sauce, Slammin’ Sriracha Chili Sauce, Spicy Sweet & Sour Sauce and Stingin’ Honey Garlic Sauce. Tailgate wings Ingredients: 10 chicken wings with tips removed, 1 tsp. salt, 2 Tbsp. baking powder, 1 bottle Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce, 1 squeeze bottle each of Rajili Sweet Ginger Sauce, Slammin’ Sriracha Chili, Sauce, Spicy Sweet & Sour Sauce, and Stingin’ Honey Garlic Sauce, 1 bottle of good ranch salad dressing for squirting onto wing plates, 6 Celery stalks Preparation: The night before - clean the wings, then place them into a mixing bowl.

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McCoo, Davis Jr. to share story By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. first burst on the scene as lead singers of the 5th Dimension in 1966. concerts After leaving the group in 1975, the married couple performed as a duo and had their own TV show. However, they began to pursue solo careers in the 1980s. McCoo was the host of “Solid Gold” and did some acting. Davis recorded a Gospel album with the Rev. James Cleveland and did some theatrical performances. “We still performed together from time to time, but in the beginning of the ’90s we did a reunion tour with the 5th Dimension,” McCoo said. “We did a tour and we did some private corporate shows.” While McCoo was touring with the play “Show Boat” in 1996, she said they both realized they were spending too much time apart. “It gave us time to ask what was most important to us, having the individual careers or having the relationship we have,” McCoo said. “We realized that we really enjoyed performing together.” The couple, who celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary this year, will perform along

Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. will appear at the Palladium Sept. 23. (Submitted photo)

with the Next Dimension in “Up, Up and Away” at 8 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Palladium in Carmel. “In our performance we are doing in Indiana we actually talk about the moment we realized all these individual wonderful things we were doing were fun, but we were happiest when we were together,” McCoo said. “It’s like a musical theatrical production we are doing.” The performance is filled with songs from the 5th Dimension, such as “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,” “One Less Bell to Answer” and “Wedding Bell Blues.” The performance will also include several Beatles songs. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

ATI debuts Million Dollar Quartet By Zach Dunkin • editorial@youarecurrent.com On the night it happened Dec. 4, 1956, no one would ever have imagined the historical importance of four young mutheater sicians gathering at the Sun Records studio in Memphis. Historians have since called it one of the greatest jam sessions in rock ‘n’ roll history. Imagine icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins trading vocals and instrumental riffs under the direction of Sun Records owner and producer Sam Phillips. In a show that debuted on Broadway in 2010, the Tony Award-winning “Million Dollar Quartet” will bring that legendary night to life, featuring a 20-plus score of hits including, “Blue Suede Shoes,” “That’s All Right,” “Walk the Line” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” at Actors Theatre of Indiana from Sept. 16 through Oct. 2. Veteran New York director D.J. Salisbury said audiences for “Million Dollar Quartet” have ranged mostly from Millennial and GenYers to Baby Boomers and octogenarians. “There’s something about the origin of rock ‘n roll that fascinates all ages,” Salisbury said. “People who don’t necessarily go to music theater will go (to Million Dollar Quartet) be-

The ATI show “Million Dollar Quartet” is about a night in 1956 when icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins all played together. (Submitted photo)

cause Americans have such a close relationship with rock ‘n’ roll history. The main cast includes Brandon Alstott (Indianapolis) as Cash, Taylor Gray (Syracuse, N.Y.) as Lewis, Jeremy Sevelovitz (New York) as Perkins, Adam Tran (Indianapolis) as Presley and Carmel’s Don Farrell as Phillips. “It’s important to be in the ballpark with the characters, but I think the audience understands very quickly that this show is not about impersonating the original performers,” Salisbury said. For more, visit currentnightandday.com.

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Submitted content courtesy of Chef Elsesy at CarDon’s The Reserve at Hamilton Trace Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1 pound shrimp 16-20 peeled and deveined • Salt and pepper as needed • 3 cloves of minced garlic • 1 tablespoon minced shallots • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes • 1 lemon • 1/4 cup chicken stock • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley • 2 each zucchini, thinly cut julienne • 2 each yellow squash, thinly cut julienne • 1 each red bell pepper, thinly cut julienne

Directions: Season shrimp with salt and pepper and keep refrigerated in a large size sauté pan. Heat half of the olive oil and half of the butter until melted and add the seasoned shrimp. Cook for 1 minute on each side or until it turns a pink color. Add 1/2 of the garlic then add all the shallots. Add lemon juice and then the chicken stock. Keep stirring and when it reaches boiling, turn off the heat. Then add the remaining butter and the chopped parsley. Keep warm until serving. In another sauté pan, add the remaining olive oil, and bring the heat to med-high. Add all the vegetables at once and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic. Cook until just tender, and adjust the seasoning. To serve: Arrange the vegetables in the center of preheated dinner plate; surround with cooked shrimp then drizzle the sauce on top. Serve immediately.

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Parents help others through loss By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Ashley and Nick Spanenberg went through every new parent’s worst nightmare. The Jasper couple’s giving back daughter, Athena Rosemary, was born with hydrops fetalis, a condition where abnormal fluids build up in two or more body areas of a fetus or newborn. Her condition worsened after she got an infection and died two days later on Nov. 25, 2015, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. She was just 12 days old. Ashley had been transported from Evansville to Indianapolis to have the baby because of complications. On top of their sorrow, Ashley said they weren’t prepared financially for the funeral and burial costs. “You never really think that is going to happen,” Ashley said. Ashley, a 2003 Lebanon High School graduate, and Nick have set up a Memory Eternal Fund, a nonprofit that provides transportation, burial fees, funerals and monuments for children of any age who die in a Riley facility. The average funeral cost is $9,000. “That’s generally if you are centrally located,” Ashley said. “In our situation, we would have had to pay $3,000 to get her from Indianapolis

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From left, Nick Spanenberg, Ashley Spanenberg and Athena Rosemary Spanenberg. (Submitted photo)

to Bloomington, where we ended up burying her, so it wasn’t even all the way home. I didn’t know how we were going to pay for it, but people stepped in to help. I didn’t want anyone to think like that when their child died.” To save expenses, Nick dug the grave for his daughter with two other fathers who had buried children. “At first, I thought, ‘No way. I can’t bring myself to do that,’” Nick said. “But it kind of felt like I was tucking her in for the last time.” Nick has since helped other families dig graves for parents who have lost children. Information on the Memory Eternal Fund is available through Facebook.

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ness,” she said. “It’s therapeutic.” Yovanovich began taking yoga after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia and not being able to find a medical solution. She With no yoga studios in the “heart of tried yoga and began feeling better. Boone County,” instructor Chris She recognized a need for Yovanovich opened yoga Indiana Yoga Studio yoga in central Boone County when one of her students, Jesacross from the Boone sica Miller, passed away. The stuCounty Courthouse Sept. 3. dio is dedicated to her memory “I’ve been teaching yoga for so and a portion of training tuition long that I just decided to break will go to the United Methodist away and take it where it needed Children’s Home where Miller it,” she said. Yovanovich temporarily lived. The Zionsville resident has “I decided I want to bring yoga closer created and taught 200- and 300-hour to the (Children’s) Home,” Yovanovich said. courses at Peace Through Yoga and will The 3,000 square-foot building is a continue teacher training at the new stufew blocks away and has a second story dio, with the first 200-hour course beginwhere Yovanovich plans to eventually ning Sept. 1. hold additional yoga classes. A staff of 18 teachers will cover a full “It’s been good,” she said. “Hopefully, range of skills with specialized classes we’ll make the experience worth the like yoga for stress, hot yoga and chair drive.” yoga. More information about Indiana Yoga Yovanovich said her studio will be VinStudio and a schedule of classes can be yasa yoga phased. found at indianayogastudio.com. “It’s really focused on yoga for well-

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Cancer Run/Walk Challenge at Lions Park Sept. 17 By Renee Larr â€˘ news@currentzionsville.com

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Halloween Hilarity throughout the Museum Fabâ€œBOOâ€?lous Food Stations from Area Restaurants Spellbinding Spirits Devilish DJ and Dancing Crazy Costume Contest Dreadful Arcade presented by DreamAuthentics Full-Moon Midway presented by Schaffer Entertainment Ghostly Games and Activities IPL Lights-On and Frightening Hours in the Cursed Castle Haunted House* â€˘ Private reserved â€œHigh Flyersâ€? tables with food, bar, and entertainment available (Additional cost. Capacity limited.)

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The annual Cancer Run/Walk Challenge to benefit St.Vincent Cancer Care will return Sept. 17. fundraiser â€œItâ€™s an annual event where 100 percent of the proceeds go to SVCC,â€? Race co-Chair Cari Jafras said. â€œIt benefits cancer patients, caregivers, family members, etc.â€? The family-friendly event includes a 10-mile run/walk and a 5K run/walk. Cost is $55 for the run and $40 for the walk. Participants are also encouraged to fundraise prior to the event. Those who raise $1,000 or more will be crowned Super Champions. â€œA lot of the employee teams rally together to see who can raise the most money,â€? Jafras said. â€œThere is an award for the most fundraising. You can have individuals donate to your team or you can get people to sponsor you. The Super Champions will have a tent afterwards with massages available.â€?

The event will take place at 8 a.m. in Lions Park in Zionsville. On-site registration begins at 6:30 a.m., but participants are encouraged to sign up in advance. The running event will be timed for those who want to qualify for other races. â€œPeople will be crossing the finish line at different times so they will be presenting the check to the foundation beforehand,â€? Jafras said. Participation and fundraising amounts have steadily increased over the years. â€œOur goal this year is 1,200 participants. We had a little over 1,000 people last year. Our fundraising goal is $350,000,â€? Jafras said. A number of other events will be going on during and after the race. â€œThere will be race merchandise. We will have information from the survivorship team. This year the (Indiana) National Guard will be here. They have a team participating. So theyâ€™re going to have a hands-on obstacle course set up,â€? Jafras said. For more, visit stvincent.org.

Dispatches Joint pain seminar â€“ Riverview Health will host a joint pain seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel, 11925 N. Meridian St. Dr. Norman Mindrebo, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, will discuss techniques for joint pain treatment and joint replacement. A light dinner will be served. The program is free but registration is required. Register at www.riverview.org/classes or call 317-776-7999.

Physician joins practice â€“ Jeffrey Klak, DO, has joined Riverview Health at the Westfield Medical location. Dr. Klak is board-certified in family medicine and performs wellness exams for people of all ages and annual sports and employment physicals. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Klak, call 317-867-5263.

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Beck’s, the largest family owned retail seed company in the U.S., held a ribboncutting Sept. 1 to celebrate the grand opening of its 19,000 square-foot airplane hangar at Indianapolis Executive Airport. This marks the first corporate hangar at the Zionsville airport. It has 12,000 square feet of aircraft storage and 7,000 square feet of office space. Above, from left, Zionsville Town Council President Susana Suarez, Zionsville Fire Dept. Chief James VanGorder and Mayor Tim Haak pause in front of a helicopter at the grand opening celebration. (Submitted photos)

Officials from the Town of Zionsville, Beck’s and elsewhere cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of Beck’s hangar at Indianapolis Executive Airport.

Beck’s new hangar at the Indianapolis Executive Airport.

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Owners of zWORKS startup Boosterville, Pam and Tom Cooper, shared information about their business with U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks. (Photo by Heather Lusk)

Brooks visits zWORKS By Heather Lusk • news@currentzionsville.com U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks visited zWORKS for the first time Aug. 30 to meet small business owners and learn how the state can provide entrepreneur support. special guest She said she wants to ensure current laws won’t interfere with small and entrepreneurial businesses and wants to be a voice for those

business owners in the future. “Most people in America are employed by small businesses,” she said. “This is a great place.” Brooks praised zWORKS, a co-working space that opened in 2015. “A few other communities in my district do this as well, but not a lot,” she said. “I think this is an incredible concept in particular for smaller towns and communities.”

Clear Software seeks more space By Heather Lusk • news@currentzionsville.com Clear Software needs some space. The Zionsville-based company began occupying zWORKS co-working space with three employees more than a year growth ago, but that has recently increased to 12. “It was getting to the point where we had everybody out there,” said CEO Jon Gilman, gesturing to the front of the zWORKS building. “We were starting to occupy too much of the space.” They were able to utilize a dedicated rear room of the building for their increased staff but have been looking for a new location. “We have a few more months before it gets uncomfortable in here,” Gilman said. “We’re committed to being local,” said Vice President of Marketing Marty Thompson, but they’ve discovered a challenge of finding the right location for expansion. “There’s not a lot of options in town for graduation spaces where you need to have potentially 40 to 50 seats available,” said Gilman. Gilman expects the staff grow to 20 by the

The Zionsville Clear Software team, from left, Kaitlin Koenig, Jon Gilman, Shane Eller, Shelby Fletcher and Marty Thompson. (photo by Heather Lusk)

end of this year and has been approved to receive approximately $2.5 million in tax incentives from the state to add up to 300 jobs in the next 10 years. While many of his staff members are on sales teams dispersed across the country, he anticipates they’ll reach a few hundred within the next few years. Clear Software uses a cloud platform to make business software intuitive and easy to use. Clients include a handful of fortune 500 companies. “There’s really not anybody doing exactly what we’re doing right now,” Gilman said.

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Achievement award given – The Villages of Indiana President and CEO Sharon Pierce has received the 2016 Achievement Award in the nonprofit category from the Pass the Torch Foundation. The Pass the Torch for Women Foundation is a nonprofit community of empowered women developing one another professionally through mentoring relationships.

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After adding furniture to their rugs and flooring inventory in March, Rug Gallery owners Tom and Karen King feel that they’ve met a need with their new expansion brand, RG Decor. The Kings operate two adjacent stores that aren’t connected physically but have furniture and rugs in both locations. The entrance to RG Decor is on First Street. The Rug Gallery has entrances on both First and Main streets. The 18-foot width of the original Rug Gallery store posed a problem for showcasing rugs. The new space allows for larger rugs to be easily displayed and viewed by customers. The store sells a range of furniture, including bedroom furniture, which is available by order but is not on display in the showroom due to space constraints. All items are available for purchase in-store.

Items can also be special ordered at no additional cost. “You can really have custom without the custom price,” Karen said. Tom said that his furniture comes from the same manufacturers as larger retailers in local malls and independent stores, but he offers it at a lower price. “Same stuff, same quality,” he said. “We are affordable.” “We continue to add new things almost weekly,” Karen said. The couple also owns Sani-Bright Carpet Cleaning and MicroSeal, a fabric and fiber protection business. They bought the Rug Gallery two years ago. The initial idea for selling furniture came about last fall. “We just wanted to test this, and it’s working really well,” Tom said. “It’s a natural progression. You can be a one-stop shop.” Tom said he would like to move toward changing both store’s names to RG Decor, but “you don’t just change direction overnight.” In the past two years he’s added three staff members. Free design services are offered.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Three-season outdoor living Commentary by Larry Greene

Before Background Info: The owners of the beautiful home in the Bayhill community of Carmel love their homeâ€™s interior, but needed an enclosed outdoor space to enjoy as a family for the majority of the year. This additional functional space is the perfect addition to transition the interior to their spacious backyard.

Before problems: The original deck was smaller than desired, and it received harsh sunlight that created an unwelcoming atmosphere. With very specific design aesthetics and functional details, the new space feels like you are outdoors, while still enjoying comfortable temperatures throughout three seasons of the year.

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The goal was to create a welcoming space under roof in which the family could enjoy the peaceful views of the outdoors. 1. The best location for the new structure proved to be where the deck was, directly adjacent to the heart of the home â€“ the open kitchen / dining / living space. The original deck was removed, allowing for a larger footprint. 2. The roof lines were designed to be framed with the same slope as the existing roof, and the exterior style and materials were matched to the remainder of the home, generating the appearance that this new porch addition was part of the original build. 3. Eze Breeze screens were installed in the porch openings instead of glass windows. The outer screen layer blocks leaves, insects and animals from getting inside, and the inside layer is a system of quality plastic that averts precipitation and pollen when in the secured position. 4. The original fireplace was left in place as a focal point, representing the outdoor feel that beautifully contrasts with the formal ambiance of the clean white trim and tongue and groove ceiling treatment throughout the room. Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling. You may email him at lgreene@caseindy.com. To see more before-and-after pictures of this project, visit caseindy.com/blog.

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Town of Ceský Krumlov (Photo by Don Knebel)

Ceský Krumlov: Going backward Commentary by Don Knebel Ceský Krumlov is second only to Prague as the most popular destination in the Czech Republic. Ironically, this authentic travel medieval town owes its popularity to the Communists. In about 1250 A.D. a Czech noble family named “Krumlov” erected a Gothic castle on a bluff above a horseshoe bend in the Vtlava River, a trade route that also passed through Prague. A town called “Ceský Krumlov” developed below the castle. In 1302, the town came under the control of the Rosenbergs, an important Czech family known for supporting arts and culture. The Rosenbergs made Ceský Krumlov their primary residence, turning the castle into a Renaissance palace. The town became known for its breweries, markets and festivals. To accommodate the growing population, the Rosenbergs built a magnificent church honoring St. Vitus near the center of town. The town eventually passed to the Eggenberg family, which added a Baroque theatre to an enlarged castle. By the beginning of the 20th century, Ceský Krumlov had a population of about 9,000 peo-

ple and its castle had been abandoned. After being passed back and forth during the periods of World Wars I and II, the town eventually came under the control of Czechoslovakia, whose Communist government largely ignored the town, saving its decaying buildings from being razed. After the “Velvet Revolution” in 1989, Czechoslovakia made restoring Ceský Krumlov a priority. In 1992, the town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, assuring the restoration’s authenticity. Today’s visitors walk along winding cobblestone streets lined with shops, many selling Bohemian glass, and more than 80 charming restaurants and bars. The castle, the second largest in the Czech Republic, is the most popular attraction, featuring one of the few theatres in Europe still using 18th century sets and equipment. For an enjoyable trip backward in time, Ceský Krumlov is a sure bet.

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

Dispatches Designer workshop series – The public is invited to connect with design professionals each month on various interior design topics. Join us for Fall Trends Forecast: New Looks From the Brands You Love at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 20 at the Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd. Light refreshments will be provided.

Create spa bathroom – Join Randy Sorrell of Surroundings by Natureworks at 6 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd. Sorrell will guide you through the process of creating your own spa bathroom in your home. Space is limited and reservations are required. Email concierge@ indianadesigncenter.com or call 317-569-5975 to register.

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