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The Barrington to house veterans By Maheen Mustafa editorial@youarecurrent.com An annual Veterans Day ceremony is held each year in Carmel with the collaborated effort of the city, Mayor Jim Brainard and members of local veterans organizations. The ceremony honors and pays tribute to those who served the country and made it what it is today. The event is an expression of gratitude for the veterans. In the same vein, The Barrington, a retirement community currently being built in Carmel which is set to open next year, will house several veterans who have served in the United States armed forces. When asked how The Barrington celebrates Veterans Day, Kristen McCaig, vice president of sales and marketing at Senior Quality Lifestyles Corp., the parent company of the development, said, “The Barrington’s sister communities all recognize their veterans and host an event and or speaker around that given day. It is a special holiday within the community and a chance to recognize our residents who served. For example, Edgemere in Dallas hosts a special event each year where the new veteran residents’ names are added the community’s eternal plaque in the library. It doesn’t matter how much time has passed, all veterans still deserve to be recognized.” The Barrington’s future, veteran residents are of both local and out-of-state origin. Roy Casciari, 90, and his wife Carol are future residents who have called

Wrestling signups – Carmel USA Wrestling will hold registrations for kids kindergarten through eighth grade on Nov. 5-6 at Carmel High School. Please us the swim entrance (No. 21). For more information, call 701-1512 or visit carmelusawrestling.com. Temporary lane closure notification – Installation of new Carmel Water Utility facilities along Pennsylvania Street will begin Monday, November 12. As a result, the west lane of southbound Pennsylvania Street, north of 106th Street will be closed to traffic until Friday, November 30. This is a necessary closure to allow for the installation of a new water main along Pennsylvania Street from 106th Street, to a point approximately 1,300 feet north. During the closure, southbound Pennsylvania Street traffic will be confined to one lane. Northbound traffic will be unaffected during this closure. Roy and Carol Casciari Indiana home since 1974. Casciari retired as a director of industrial engineering for the Carrier Corp., and while the future holds exciting new opportunities for the Casciaris, the past is just as stirring. Casciari served in WWII as a bomber pilot in the South Pacific as part of the U.S. Army Air Corp, and participated in many runs with his crew – three out of 10 of the pilots he flew with are still alive. They are all still in touch. “I have lived a great life with my wife and six children, 21 grandchildren and

three great grandchildren,” Casciari said. “I love Carmel because it is centrally located for all of my family. Calling The Barrington home will be the icing on the cake. We love the people we have met since learning of the senior living community and the location in Carmel is ideal. The team behind The Barrington has a great reputation for providing outstanding service and care for seniors. All the pieces came together nicely when making our decision to move into The Barrington. We can’t wait to call it home.”

Winter Market at Carmel City Center editorial@youarecurrent.com The Winter Market at Carmel City Center will take place every Saturday from Nov. 17 through Jan. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon, excluding Dec. 22 and Dec. 29. The markets will feature 15-20 vendors from the Carmel Farmers Market, and the community is invited to attend these admission-free events. “We are pleased to present the Winter Market at Carmel City Center again this year to offer patrons of the Carmel Farmers Market an opportunity to support their

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Whale of a sale – The holiday Whale of a Sale upscale children’s consignment event is Nov. 17-18, at Meridian Village Plaza in Carmel, 136th and Meridian Streets, allowing local families to shop Santa’s list for a fraction of retail price. Admission is free. Sale hours are Saturday, Nov. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many items are half price on Sunday. $10 tickets are available for a private pre-sale on Friday evening on www.whale-sale.com. Soccer group seeks feedback – A group of Indianapolis businessmen researching the feasibility of launching a professional soccer team to play in the North American Soccer League, has launched a Web site to promote its efforts and gauge the level of interest locally. If it goes forward, the team would begin play with the 2014 season. The group is seeking input from stakeholders in the state’s soccer community to guide their decision. The team also began a Twitter account @IndyProSoccer. The Web site is www.indyprosoccer.com. Thanksgiving Day Run – The first annual Bolt for the Heart is set for Thanksgiving morning starting at the Carmel Palladium. The 3.3-mile walk/run will benefit Heart Reach Carmel for the placement of life-saving automated external defibrillation (AED) devices throughout Central Indiana. Sponsored by IU North Hospital and Marsh, the run/walk starts at the Carmel Palladium’s Center Green at 8:45 a.m., with day-of registration and check in beginning at 7 a.m. Learn more by visiting www.boltfortheheart.com. Chaucie’s Place announces fundraiser – Chaucie’s Place, a Child Advocacy Center in Carmel that focuses on child sexual abuse prevention, is creating a beautiful Brick Garden within its circular driveway. The community is invited and encouraged to buy bricks for $100 in a loved one’s honor or memory. The bricks are a perfect birthday or holiday present in someone’s honor or memory because they can be engraved with a personal message. Bone Dry Masonry is generously donating the labor necessary to create the Garden. To purchase a brick, please visit www. chauciesplace.org.

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Carmel marching band scores at state By Mark Tague • editorial@youarecurrent.com With only nine and a half minutes to impress the judges, the Carmel High School marching band broke a decade-plus long spell with an ISSMA state championship on Nov. 3. Carmel took home the state title for marching band for Class A. The honor comes on the heels of hard work and hours of dedication before and after school, especially for drum major and senior Carrie Pawlovich. “We did a ton of preparation,” she said. “We did our usual practice time last week, but on Friday, we went (30 minutes longer). You’d be amazed how much we can get done.” Pawlovich Despite the long hours, the satisfaction of winning the title last week was enough for Pawlovich to keep working hard with marching band. On the day of the competition, which took place at Lucas Oil Stadium and pitted Carmel against nine area schools, the Greyhounds were the last to take the field. “It was a very exhilarating moment,” Pawlovich said. A lot of the students were holding hands, and it came to the runner up. I will admit I could feel my heart pounding out of my chest because I was so nervous, but I felt that

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In tradition with the ISSMA competition, the winning set of drum majors drank milk during the celebratory picture with their sponsors. For dismissal, they departed the teams in reverse order of their ranking, making Carmel the last to get off of the field. “We all marched off of the field and I have never seen a group of kids so happy that they were hugging and crying with each other,” Pawlovich said. Carmel competes in the Bands of America competition tonight, also at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Action: Monies transferred from General Fund to Support the Arts Fund What it means: Original appropriations for the Support the Arts Fund totaled $1,358,000 and included funding for the Carmel Symphony and Repertory Theater. After receiving funding requests from many other arts organizations, the finance committee reviewed all new requests in compliance with grant rules. The committee denied two requests and found two organizations submitted incomplete paperwork. Two other organizations were recommended but with reduced funds. These funds were reduced based on the guideline requiring a reward not exceed one-third of the organization’s combined contributed income revenue.

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Action: Public hearings for Old Town rezoning What it means: Councilor Kevin Rider addressed traffic concerns of residents in the Old Town neighborhood near the Arts & Design District. Specific B1 business-zoned addresses 32 and 120 1st Ave. NE , 105 and 140 1st St. NE will be rezoned to R3 residential. Other B1 business-zoned properties will be reclassified to B5 low-intensity uses, such as office rentals or salons. The public was invited to address the council and resident Gary McCarty expressed support for the rezoning.

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Action: Amendment to sign ordinance What it means: Mo Merhoff, Chamber of Commerce president, addressed the council to support the rewritten sign ordinance. The amended sign ordinance streamlines and simplifies the rules for the small business community.

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Action: Different plans for Aramore development What it means: Pittman Partners has amended its proposal for a development at Westfield Boulevard and 99th Street. The new high-end, low-density plan reduces 46 buildings to 14 buildings and increases green space.

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Superior Court No. 6 Judge Gail Bardach receives her certificate for participation in the Graduate Program for Judges from Chief Justice Brent E. Dickson.

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Judicial officers honored for higher education, service editorial@youarecurrent.com Dozens of judicial officers including four from Hamilton County were recognized for their individual commitment to higher education and long-time service to the judicial branch during a 2012 Indiana Judicial Center conference. “More than 50 judicial officers were honored this year for their participation in a number of different judicial education programs. I commend these judicial officers for their commitment to ensuring justice for the citizens of Indiana,” said Chief Justice Brent E. Dickson. Superior Court No. 6 Judge Gail Bardach and Magistrate David K. Najjar completed 120

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fication that same year. He was later promoted from sergeant to lieutenant in 2001, lieutenant to captain in 2002, training chief in 2008 and Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard has named Matt assistant chief of operations in 2010. Hoffman the new Carmel Clay Fire Dept. fire “I am very pleased that Matt has accepted chief, effective Jan. 1. Hoffman will assume the my appointment to chief of Carmel’s Fire Derole when current Chief Keith Smith retires at partment,” Brainard said. “This is a the end of the year. professional force that is in the final Smith has served as fire chief since stages of accreditation and continues 2007. to meet the needs of a dynamic and “We have a very talented staff of rapidly growing community. Matt leaders in our fire service, from which has seen many changes in the deI was able to determine our future mands and technology of fire service direction,” Brainard said. “Matt has industry, and he has a detailed unthe right blend of talents for the chalderstanding of what our department lenges that lie ahead.” Hoffman needs to continue to improve.” Hoffman has spent more than 20 Smith retires from a career in fire service that years of service with CFD, and most recently he began in 1965 as a firefighter in the Indianapolis served as assistant chief of operations. Fire Department. He has held the positions of Originally from Brownsburg, Hoffman holds lieutenant, captain, division chief/shift coma bachelor’s degree in business management mander and assistant fire chief while in service with an emphasis in fire science. He began his to Indianapolis. Smith also holds a degree from career in fire service with the Wayne and Perry Indiana University and was selected for particitownships' fire departments and was hired by pation in the Executive Officer Program at the Carmel in 1989. National Fire Academy. Hoffman subsequently was promoted to sergeant in 1997 and received his paramedic certiBusiness After Hours – Thursday, Nov. 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at McNamara Florist, meet up after work for networking. Capture the magic of the upcoming holiday season with festive food and drink while checking out what's in store at McNamara's. Reserve online or call 846-1049.

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Feinstein book signing at the Palladium – Michael Feinstein will sign copies of his new book The Gershwins and Me from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16. The book signing will be at the Palladium concert hall’s Basile Gift Shop. Proceeds from books purchased at this event benefit the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative. Copies of The Gershwins and Me by Michael Feinstein are available now at the Basile Gift Shop, located in the East lobby of the Palladium. The signing is limited to copies of The Gershwins and Me that are purchased in the Basile Gift Shop (books purchased off site will not be signed).

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Helping out after Sandy Commentary by Jeff Worrell “I know in my heart they are working as hard for them as they would be working for the citizens of Carmel,” said retired Carmel Firefighter Gary Dufek. Proud we are that five Carmel Firefighters mobilized to the East Coast as members of Indiana Task Force 1. After a grueling week of disaster recovery duty, they are now safely heading home, having successfully represented Carmel skillfully. The very night Hurricane Sandy slammed into the United States shoreline, Captain Kurt Weddington, Captain Scott Tierney, Captain Gary Brandt, Lieutenant Eric Frenzel and Engineer Greg Webb all from Carmel, were already deployed and headed east. Indiana Task Force 1 is comprised of emergency responders from Fire Departments in and around Marion County as well as civilians from various professional backgrounds across the State. The team members possess specialized skills from several disciplines including Technical Rescue, Search, Hazardous Materials, Medical and Logistics. Assistant Chief David Haboush said, “I know our guys have been working with hazardous materials.” Because there were so many boats blown inland from their water based locations onto land during the storm, leaking fuel from those boats is a major concern. “It is important to deal with the contaminants properly and our guys with HazMat training are playing a key role in

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PillowTalk Lingerie store in the Carmel Arts and Design District is celebrating its fifth birthday by trying to collect 3,000 canned foods. The store’s third annual food drive runs through Nov. 14, and every donor receives a discount for the store and a raffle ticket. “The last two years people have been very generous,” said Rachel Davidson, owner of PillowTalk. “Every year we try to get a little more by incentivizing people to donate.” Last Friday, the store’s birthday, PillowTalk celebrated with double raffle tickets per item and a visit from the Retro 101 boutique on wheels, which donated 15 percent of its sales that day for the food drive. “The more you donate, the higher your chances of winning something,” Davidson said. Davidson grew up in the Broadripple area but was living and working in Seattle when she got the idea to start her own business. “I thought, ‘What a great opportunity to go home to Indiana.’ It (lingerie) is a market that is lacking in this area,” Davidson said, “The Arts

and Design District felt like the best fit for me.” PillowTalk carries various brands of lingerie, candles and skin products, many of which benefit the environment or some humanitarian cause. “We have a constantly changing stock and brands that aren’t just nice to wear, but good for the planet,” Davidson said. Davidson has enjoyed the Carmel community and is a member of the local business association, which participates in philanthropic activities. As PillowTalk’s second birthday rolled around, Davidson decided to do something special. “Since the day I opened the door I wanted to use this store as a conduit for philanthropy, so I’ve done a lot of things.” Davidson said. “I was talking to a friend about how to celebrate our second birthday and I thought ‘We can’t just have a party.’” Nov. 14 is the last day for the food drive. The store is located at 23 E. Main St. and is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.

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Carmel literary agent is doing big things in a small city By Derek Fisher • derek@youarecurrent.com The law degree helps with contract work. The speech-writing experience helps with composing in someone else’s voice. The work on college papers sharpened the pen for later writing. A mother’s love of books helped plot the entire journey. And so it’s gone for Craig Wiley, a Carmel resident and the solitary man behind the curtain of the Carmel-based Craig Wiley Agency. Wiley is a literary agent, with ties to some well-known titles, and it seems his life has molded and funneled him to this very spot, this very time. “It’s fate, in a way,” Wiley said. “It’s funny how things have worked out.” Have they ever worked out. In business for less than a decade, Wiley’s venture has seen nearly 60 books to completion and accommodates between 20 and 50 clients at any given time. The most notable fruit of Wiley’s labor is the No. 1 New York Times bestseller What Happened, an inside look at George W. Bush’s presidency. Wiley served as the agent for Scott McClellan, former White House Press Secretary and the author of the book, on the project. “What Happened was a huge story,” said Wiley. “I remember pulling up The Drudge Report one day (early in the book’s life) and nearly all the top 10 stories were about McClellan. I called up the publisher and said, ‘However many copies you printed, it’s not enough.’” That Wiley’s biggest success to date is tied to politics is apropos. Before establishing himself in the literary world, it was Washington, D.C., that had his full attention. A lawyer by trade, the Indiana native found himself drawn to our nation’s capital after law school and while there, Wiley immersed himself in politically tinged career pursuits. including that of speech writer. His love for affairs of state soon waned however, as love of another kind bloomed. “(Wiley’s wife and then-girlfriend Darcy) lived here, and I was torn between politics and her,” Wiley said. “I wanted to pursue

her, but I felt too removed from that in Washington. I think as I fell in love with her, I kind of fell out of love with politics.” Soon, the Butler graduate was back home, working in law firms to pay the rent but eyeing books all the while. “I love books,” said Wiley in the midst of a vast understatement. “That’s sort of been my passion, my life even beyond work. It comes from my mom, who was very much into books. It’s also the idea of words coming together and making a symphony.” A stint at the Waterside Literary Agency followed the change in careers, but it wasn’t long before Wiley realized he could strike out on his own. In 2005, he did just that, and his business was born. Today, the Craig Wiley Agency operates out of a home office in walking distance of downtown Carmel. Books occupy nearly the entirety of one wall; it is comfortable, it is cozy, it is Craig. It is home. “My parents live in Carmel, and I always wanted to get back here,” Wiley said. “(Darcy) and I were looking elsewhere, but we drove through downtown and it had just started being revitalized. We came down the street and this house was for sale. Three days later, it was ours.” That home has given rise to Wiley’s world today; he and Darcy have a son and a daughter with a third child, a girl, on the way. The way the two communicate, with tacit respect and glowing fondness, is more impressive than any royalty check. “I would come over to his apartment when we were dating, and he’d have Les Miserables out on the table and just open the book every once in a while and read,” Darcy said. “That’s the kind of guy he is. But he’s a goofball with such a sense of humor underneath it all.” While the 1862 Hugo novel is Wiley’s favorite work, it is a just-released project the 39-year-old is eager to talk about. It is Walter & Me, a book about Walter Payton co-written with author Paul Brown and Eddie Payton, brother of the late

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Chicago Bears star. It marks Wiley’s second turn behind the published pen, but his first with cover credit. “I don’t consider myself a professional writer,” said Wiley. “I wrote papers in school, obviously, and some novels in college that would get to 100 pages and die. But I’ve always had an interest in writing, even as a child.” Wiley’s role with Walter & Me, as it was with a previous book he did with Brown about professional golfer Boo Weekley, was that of word masseuse. On both occasions, Brown conducted interviews and compiled the book, before Wiley sculpted the prose into the voice of the subject. “It was a three-month process,” Wiley said of writing the piece. “It was grueling, because writing with three people is hard. I put Eddie’s voice to it, and that process is a lot of fun.” With a media blitz set to commence to promote Walter & Me, there is every reason to believe this endeavor will be well received by the public, as so many other titles – Underdawgs, The Death of the Grown Up, the McClellan book – have been. Undoubtedly, it is Wiley’s simple, level-headed approach and a love for what he does, that ensures such accolades. “One of my mottos is, ‘Not quantity, but quality,’” he said. “You can put out things that do good in the world. I like to focus on books that make a difference.”

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Beyond black and white It is our position that community diversity is more than a black and white issue. While the numbers as a whole may pale in comparison to Caucasians inhabiting the area, our community is slowly but surely becoming more diverse than ever before welcoming dozens of nationalities. Hamilton County is now home to one of the largest populations of Indian and Asian Americans in the state. In addition to simply interacting with one another, exhibits such as the upcoming, Beyond Bollywood, also help to gain an understanding of one another’s heritage and values. Beyond Bollywood – Indian Americans Shape the Nation is a groundbreaking exhibit exploring the vibrant heritage, daily experience, and diverse political, professional and cultural contributions of Indian immigrants and their descendants to shaping the United States. The exhibit is being organized by the Indian American Heritage Project of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program. The organizers are searching for Indian Americans to be a part of the collective storytelling by sharing photos and stories. The exhibit opens in late 2013 at the National Museum of Natural History. To learn more about this project, visit www.apa.si.edu.

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“Daddy, what’s rape?” queried the little girl. This kind of interrogatory sends chills down a parent’s spine. Not only is one concerned about what might have precipitated the attention of the child but one is also maddened by the reality of a world where someone so tender is exposed to something so brutal. No doubt in a world of instant communication, few are spared the spillover effect from a constant and uncensored stream of information. We can rage against media which brings this into our homes without concern for context. A parent with less than stellar remote control skills, even if attentive, might let some nastiness slip through. Most recently the point was illustrated by a colossally ineloquent pro-life expression from a candidate for high office. Likely referring to the life that comes as a consequence of the rape, the hapless soul actually said “it is something that God intended to happen.” Does anyone, including the speaker, really believe that God intends rape? I

certainly hope not. With my own somewhat older kids (middle and high school), we were able to discuss whether a friend of theirs who may have been originally conceived through the violent act is inferior to a person begat in love. In our own family straw poll, we unanimously believed that each was valued the same in the eyes of God. On the more thorny issue, our youngest wondered how such a violent act was even possible. His innocence contrasted the searing reality of anger and dominance. Some people, I suggested to him, have the need to intimidate and control others. It makes them feel powerful, I continued. While words failed me to further explain, he rescued me by observing – those people who do that are just dumb. Perhaps, I thought, but they are certainly broken. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmel.com.

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The re-election of President Barack Obama should not be confused with a mandate. His 2.2-percent (as of press time) margin of victory tells us that the majority of voters missed the point: The guy can’t lead. Were he a leader, he would have righted the ship in his first term. Instead, he made matters left for him by George Bush only worse. Back in 2008, Obama became our “accidental president.” We were a nation gripped with fear after eight years of Bush. It’s proof that success in life, and especially in politics, is all about timing. With all his missteps on many matters domestic and foreign, it stunned us to see him be granted four more years. Back in ’08, there was the financial free-fall and a destroyed Republican brand, among other ills. Right place, right time. Now, we’ve seen his socalled plan, which he executed his first two years and much to the detriment of the nation. We know the path down which he is trying to lead us. It’s a dangerous one, we believe. We don’t see Obama accomplishing what he wants to, because he has shown he cannot inspire or unite, and that’s what true leadership demands. It also demands full disclosure and transparency. The Bengahzi horror is, in our opinion, as unforgiveable as the shroud of secrecy the White House tried to cast over it. That’s leadership? With the coming gridlock in Congress, we expect not much of anything to improve. Our hope, because of that, is that his vision for America will be curtailed. That is the best for which we can hope at this point. So, in the end, Obama’s leadership deficit now perhaps becomes our ally. ••• Actors Theatre of Indiana has a gem of a show in “Route 66” – and we urge you to go see it. Contact ATI at 669.7983 or actorstheatreofindiana.org. It runs through Nov. 18. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

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With all the chaos of Superstorm Sandy, I can’t help but think how glad I am to live in Indiana. And that’s saying something, as I am not a native Hoosier. In fact, 15 years ago I had a terrible fight with my husband for dragging me to this, and I quote, “Godforsaken hellhole.” (Turned out I was six weeks pregnant and raging with hormones. Oops. Sorry, Doo!) The point is, people, I have come to appreciate this fine state for many reasons, not the least of which is the absence of hurricane-blizzards. Indiana may be lacking my home state’s deliciously sinful trifecta of bourbon, horseracing and tobacco, but it’s still good for a few things. Like corn. I have never tasted more glorious corn than the freshly picked summer variety from Indiana’s farmland. Add copious amounts of butter and salt, and you have yourself a little slice of heaven. Sure we have one of the highest obesity rates in the country, but that’s not because of the sweet corn. No, that honor has root in another reason I’m starting to love Indiana. Three words: State. Fair. Food. I limited myself to a corn dog, elephant ear and large chocolate shake at this year’s festival, but I so didn’t want to. Turkey legs, fried Snicker bars, sausages on a stick . . . you can’t find that kind of high-fat flavor in just any state, ya know!

And how about sports? Sure, I’m not really in to IndyCar, and I could give a rat’s butt about hockey, but Indiana does have some pretty amazing professional teams and hosted a killer Super Bowl party last year. The college teams will always leave something to be desired (especially since the stupid IU men’s basketball team was ranked ahead of my Louisville Cardinals in preseason polls; whatever) but I suppose they’re adequate enough to give just about everybody someone to cheer for. “Boil up an Irish Hoosier!” Reason number nine for me liking Indiana (I’m skipping a few here, obviously, but I do have a word limit!) has only dawned on me in the last five years or so: We are within a day’s drive of most vacation destinations. This fact is especially significant when one has four children and a dilapidated mini-van with tenuous air conditioning. Plus, our more rural Midwest location will be perfect when the Zombie Apocalypse arrives. The living dead have to be easier to outrun in a cornfield than in a Manhattan street block, right? So even though the White River is more like a creek, and we are definitely in the wrong time zone, Indiana still is a great place to live. Peace out.

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Editor, I appreciated Julie Osborne’s thoughtful, rational commentary in the October 30 edition of Current in Carmel. Sadly, our nation’s population is divided. Truth, reason and positive ideas are being muffled by ugly media noise chan-

Tired of it all Editor, I’m tired! I’m tired of the petty squabbling between current and former council members. I’m tired of the petty politics that the city council is awash in. I¹m tired of reading diatribes by former councilmen. You were voted out of office. Go quietly into the night. I’m tired of city council committees holding legislation hostage until they get what they want. Carmel is a great city. We have garnered national acclaim from many sources. We are proud of almost everything except the type “A” personalities who can’t seem to get the job done quietly and efficiently. Sure there are some problems. Not everything is perfect. But let’s recognize that and get to work solving issues instead of calling press conferences and issuing inflammatory statements. Tom Landshof, 46033

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Editor, Is John Acceturro, Carmel’s newest scold, a bona fide columnist for your publication ? I must have missed the announcement. If he is if fact, just a resident with a political opinion I suggest that his comments be in the Readers Views section and not given columnist status. Rick Sharp in his latest ‘commentary’ is clearly replying to a column by a regular (paid?) columnist and again would be better in the Readers Views section . Both men appear to have high political ambitions, but if you are endorsing them by giving them a forum, you should state that to your readers. Barbara S. Gibson, 46033

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Drop ‘til you shop Commentary by Dick Wolfsie When I read Consumer Reports, I simply want to know whether a certain camera takes a good photo, or whether a dishwasher will effectively clean the dishes even if I leave some of my wife’s baked lasagna on the plate. Instead, I get a great deal of unnecessary info that I really don’t care much about. Did you know that the camera strap on the Nikon D series is three millimeters thicker than the one on the Olympus TG-820? That the Amana dishwasher has only four rollers on the bottom rack but a Kenmore has six? The newest consumer monthly is called Shop Smart ;) and yes, that emoticon is part of the actual title. Honestly, I don’t want the cover of a publication winking at me. Playboy never winked at me and heaven knows it had good reason. It reminds me of a sign I saw in a supermarket window the other day: “Ground Beef.” Why is that in quotes? It’s really ground beef, isn’t it? Now imagine if the butcher handed the “meat” to you, told you how delish it was … and then he winked. My favorite article this month was “MoneyWasting Kitchen Gadgets.” This is a helpful Shop Smart; feature for anyone who has not yet bought a $19.95 pair of onion goggles but might consider them as a last-minute stocking

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said Tony Javorka, chief operating officer at Community Physician Network. “She is an inteGwen O’Malley has been named primary care gral member of our executive team, connecting executive director at Community and guiding Community’s providPhysician Network. She moves into ers in their delivery of patients-first this new leadership role after serving care.” as a group practice director for the O’Malley has a bachelor of science organization. O’Malley will partner degree from St. Mary of the Woods with providers and staff to foster College and a master’s degree from growth of primary care and develop Indiana University. Prior to coming programs that will enhance services to Community in 2010, she was and expertise in a patients-first care director of operations for specialty O'Malley environment. care at St. Francis Medical Group. “Gwen brings a wealth of experiShe has also served as an administraence, building practices and services, to keep the tor for IU Medical Center Department of Oblocal community in the best health possible,” stetrics and Gynecology. Community Health unveils ‘innovation incubator’ Community Launchpad – In an effort to find solutions for patients’ needs, Community Health Network recently announced a new plan to “foster innovation among its employees and external partners” with the new Community Launchpad. The new “innovation incubator” aims to build an entrepreneurial culture among Community Health Network’s physicians, nurses, clinical and administrative staff, according to a press release. It’s also designed specifically to start developing advancements in healthcare, such as services, products and technologies, as well as improving healthcare delivery. “We studied conventional centers of innovation across the country, both in and out of the healthcare industry,” Kyle Fisher, chief strategic development officer for Community Health Network, said in the release. “In the end, we developed our own two-way incubation portal connecting the talent of our employees with the expertise of outside collaborators. This effort will improve services for our patients, while further distinguishing Community as an even more attractive place for healthcare entrepreneurs to partner with and succeed. ” Community Launchpad is focusing on a handful of principles: core business, alliances, intellectual property and ventures. It will be a division of Visionary Enterprises, Inc., the for-profit subsidiary of Community Health Network. For more information on the new initiative, visit eCommunity.com/Launchpad. Franciscan St. Francis Health-Indianapolis earns national recognition for pulmonary care – The findings are part of American Hospital Quality Outcomes 2013: Healthgrades Report to the Nation, which evaluates the performance of approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide across nearly 30 of the most common conditions and procedures. Patient outcomes are important to consumers making choices today about hospitals. According to new research conducted by Harris Interactive for Healthgrades, 86 percent of Americans in 27 top designated market areas agree they would be more likely to choose – or not choose – a hospital if they could learn ahead of time the mortality rates for a certain procedure. For its 2013 hospital quality outcomes analysis, Healthgrades evaluated approximately 40 million Medicare hospitalization records for services performed from 2009 through 2011 at approximately 4,500 short-term, acute care hospitals nationwide. Healthgrades independently measures hospitals based on data that hospitals submit to the federal government. No hospital can opt in or out of being measured, and no hospital pays to be measured. Mortality and complication rates are risk adjusted, which takes into account each hospital’s unique population (demographics and severity of illness). The American Hospital Quality Outcomes 2013: Healthgrades Report to the Nation, including the complete methodology, can be found at www.healthgrades.com/quality.

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From routine gynecology and maternity services, to menopausal care and breast health, the Center for Women’s Health is committed to St.Vincent Women’s Hospital has been providing women with spiritually-centered, honamed to the list of “100 Hospitals with Great listic care. The center gives women Women’s Health Programs” by the tools they need to reach their Becker’s Hospital Review. Hospipersonal wellness goals, while protals on the list offer outstanding viding information and resources programs within women’s health, to help them achieve and maintain including gynecology, obstetrics, and a healthy lifestyle. Services include other gender-specific conditions and gynecological, pregnancy and fitness, health needs. weight management and nutrition Becker’s Hospital Review selected The faith-based hospital also has hospitals based on clinical accolades, Coleman the largest group of maternal-fetal quality care and women’s health promedicine physicians in Indiana. ficiencies and awards. This year, U.S. News & World Report ranked “We are proud to be honored to be one of 100 St.Vincent first in Indiana for gynecology servichospitals in the nation for great women’s care,” said Anne Coleman, administrator for St.Vincent es. St.Vincent Women’s Hospital is the only hospital in Indiana – and the second hospital in the Women’s Hospital. “We make every effort to ennation – to achieve Joint Commission diseasesure that our patients receive the highest quality specific certification in high-risk obstetrics care. of care through every stage of life.” Germ warfare – Ever wonder what the most germ-laden area in your abode is? Look no further than the kitchen, where food is prepared and dishes are washed throughout the week. – webmd.com

Sopping up germs – It’s no surprise that the most germ-infested item in the house is the kitchen sponge; after all, it is used to clean up all sorts of messes. However, the only way to reliably keep them clean is to soak them in a bleach solution of one cup of bleach to one gallon of water for five minutes or in a vinegar and water solution for 20 to 30 minutes. – webmd.com

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Get fit, have fun, and enjoy your escape editorial@youarecurrent.com The winter, snowy season is quickly approaching and my thoughts are already on my New Year’s resolutions. My goals this year include (1) eating better (2) living a healthy lifestyle by working out multiple times a week, and (3) running a marathon. My mind is prepped; I just have to get the rest of me ready. Join me and help improve your lifestyle by getting active. What are your goals for the 2013? If they relate to fitness or wellness, the Monon Community Center is the perfect place for you to escape this winter. We have an outstanding group of staff to help you the moment you walk in the door — from directing you to the right place, orienting you with our great amenities, to leaving you with an experience you won’t forget. Our knowledgeable and motivating staff is here to help you meet your goals and maintain your healthy lifestyle. An Escape Pass is a budget friendly way to get to where you want to be. It pays for itself in less than one visit per week and worth every penny. Escape Passes include unlimited access to the entire facility: a gymnasium featuring three full-size courts; indoor aquatics with lap lanes and slides; a fitness center offering cardio, weight machines, and free weights; KidZone — childcare with a tree house — 1/8-mile indoor track; and the water park (seasonal) featuring five pools of fun and the FlowRider. Household

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Move the needle: Planning Commentary by CJ McClanahan

Do me a favor. Tell me what you did this past Monday. Tell me exactly what you accomplished from the moment you got into your office until the minute you left. If you’re like most professionals, your answer is something along the lines of, “When I got to the office I had 137 emails, 4 voice mails and I just dove into it.” Now, I want you to consider a similar question. If I asked you on a Friday afternoon what you got done during the week what would you say? Again, I typically hear something like, “It’s Friday already? I’ve been putting fires out all week!” Unfortunately, I can’t promise you that planning will eliminate all of the challenges you deal with each week. However, I can assure you that a few minutes of planning each day will dramatically increase your productivity over time. “But CJ,” you’ll cry, “I’m working hard every day! I don’t take lunch and can’t remember the last time I got home before 6:30.” The problem isn’t the amount of hours you’re working. The problem is that you’ve got a lot of activity and very little achievement. So, how do you change?

It’s really not all that difficult. First, get a piece of paper and break out your business into its basic components – sales, finance, operations, customer service, etc. Next, review each category and determine if there is a task/project/ etc that you want to achieve during the upcoming week. Keep this list near you at all times. Now that you know what needs to be done in order to have a successful week, make sure that you schedule time each day to work on something that was on your list. If it’s really that simple why isn’t everyone doing it? The reason is that planning for the future doesn’t provide us with the immediate response that we are so used to receiving. Unlike attending a meeting or responding to a customer service issue, thinking about your weekly goals five days in advance seems like a waste of time. As with most things in life, the solution is simple. All you need to do is execute. CJ McClanahan is the founder and president of reachmore, a leadership training and consulting firm, and also the author of “Thrive.” To contact CJ, or to find out more about reachmore, go to www. goreachmore.com.

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Grammar Guy On grammar and style

LIFESTYLE

Commentary by Jordan Fischer

Question from Victoria Pennamped, Noblesville: Your article in Current stated that the word president when referring to the president of the United States should not be capitalized. Hopefully, you can enlighten me as to when the following capitalization rule cited from Warriner’s English Grammar and Composition, published in 1965, changed. The rule: “Capitalize a title used alone or following a person’s name only if it refers to a high official or someone to whom you wish to show special respect.” The example: “The President spoke from the White House. [When it refers to the highest official of the United States, President is always capitalized.]”

Answer: Victoria, I’d be happy to take a swing at your question, but I must warn you, we’ve wandered into dangerous territory: style differentiation. As any student of multiple disciplines can tell you, navigating the often-complex differences between competing style guidelines can be a nightmare. While I was still in college, for example, I once took a semester which included a law class, a psychology course, an English seminar and a journalism research seminar. Each of those classes required formal research papers to be written, and each discipline had its own style guide dictating how items like quotations and citations should appear. It was a nightmare.

To demonstrate the variety of style options, I’ve pulled the entries for your question from two of the more well-known style guides used today: The Modern Language Association (MLA) and the Associated Press (AP). The AP Style Book (often referred to as the “journalist’s bible”) states that we should “Capitalize president only as a formal title before one or more names” and leave it “lowercase in all other uses.” Wonderfully enough, the MLA Style Guide seems to disagree, saying that we should “Capitalize titles, like doctor, professor, and judge, when they refer to a specific person.” The brief and fairly vague nature of this entry is the source of controversy. Some read it to mean that titles standing in place of a particular person should be capitalized (see, for example, “The Gregg Reference Manual”) while others do not. That being said, I can tell you there appears to be wide acceptance of a sort of “informal U.S. style” in regards to this particular case, whereby the word “president” when used as a direct reference to the president of the United States is often capitalized as an independent noun. When it comes to matters of style, it’s often less an issue of right or wrong than an issue of what you follow. Jordan Fischer is an editor and investigative reporter for Current Publishing. To ask Jordan a grammar question, write him at projects@ youarecurrent.com.

16th annual Holiday Home Tour – Browse through four beautifully decorated homes in Carmel on the annual holiday home tour, sponsored by the Carmel Clay Historical Society. This year’s tours take place on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 with evening and daytime tours. The featured residences include two Old Town homes and a former lodge or caretaker’s home on East Main Street. The latter home was once part of the large Causey farm. The oldest home on the tour is an1866 brick Istyle farmhouse on south Towne Road. It was bulit by John Daubenspeck, who purchased the land in 1837, the very year the small village of Bethlehem (now Carmel) was platted. All homes on the tour will be decorated for the holidays and many will feature beautiful antiques. They promise to intrigue you with eclectic antique collections of hats, decanter tops, pottery, furniture, and more. Tours and heavy hors d’ouerves will be offered for $40 on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. Tours without food are offered for $20 on Dec. 1 at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Busses will carry visitors to all four destinations; tours will depart from Carmel Christian Church, 463 E. Main Street. Call 587-1017 to reserve your spot.

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Finding God, finding ourselves Commentary by Bob Walters However fervently we may seek – or help others find – God, we can trust that God is pursuing each of us. The Bible is rich with evidence. God went looking for sinful, ashamed Adam in the Garden of Eden. God pursued bewildered but faithful Noah, made Abraham the father of a great nation, wrestled with Jacob, empowered Moses, trusted Job, forgave David, delivered Daniel from the fire and the lion’s den, and visited righteous prophecy on countless seers. We learn from the Old Testament, that God relentlessly pursues active relationship with flawed humans … humans He created perfectly in His image with freedom and love and humans who regularly succumb to the overwhelming temptation to try to be God instead of being satisfied worshipping God, accepting His love, glorifying His name, and obeying His laws. As clearly as God told humans – specifically His chosen nation Israel – what they should and should not do, humans rebelled. They made golden idols, insisted on earthly kings, and worshipped God’s laws with personal pride rather than obedience. They made an unseemly show of earthly works and a shamble of divine faith. They confused internal righteousness with outward appearance. Something had to give and God gave … again. God sent His son Jesus – the Word became flesh (John 1:14), fully God, fully human, the

only perfect human – into the world to reset the perfection humanity lost in the fall and restore humanity’s righteous relationship with God. That’s the New Covenant, the basic doctrine of the Christian faith: the perfectly human Jesus reconnecting mankind, in pure faith, with a perfectly righteous and eternal God. We predominantly focus on God’s forgiveness of sin through Christ, but Jesus gives us so much more: adoption into the kingdom of God; participation in the divine life; sharing God’s glory; communion with the saints; eternal life; dwelling in heaven; and the perfect love, mercy, compassion and peace of God. In pursuit of us, God sent His healing glory into this world in the perfect humanity of Jesus. If I’m going to find God and any part of myself worth finding – it’s a work in progress – it will be in the only human perfection or divine righteousness I can know: through faith and in relationship with the perfect humanity of Jesus Christ. The whole world groans in longing for the restoration of God’s perfect Creation, which is the ultimate promise of Jesus. As we go looking for God, we will find our perfect humanity and true selves only in the perfect person of Jesus Christ.

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Often times when our clients first come to our office seeking divorce they are armed with loads of questions surrounding the divorce process. Child support is an important subject that tops that list of questions. Since 1989 Indiana courts have followed the Indiana Child Support Guidelines. The court uses a Child Support Worksheet to decide how much child support to order. The purpose of the Worksheet and Guidelines is to establish an appropriate child support amount based on the parent’s ability to pay and allow more efficiency in our courts. Typically, each parent completes a worksheet listing their income and other required information. Each worksheet must be signed by the parent. Income must be verified with documentation of past and current earning. What factors go in to determining child support? • The weekly gross-income of both parents • Costs of childcare • Costs of healthcare • Number of nights the non-custodial parent spends with the child(ren) There are also a few exceptions in which the child support amount can differ from the worksheet, such as extraordinary health or education expenses. Once Child Support has been established, there are situations in which it can be modified. However, there are certain minimum requirements for making such changes. There are two requirements that must be met in Indiana to petition for a modification: 1) At least 12 months have passed since the date of the last modification and 2) The reduced or increased child support obligation must reflect at least a 20% change (plus or minus). In order to be modified, the changes in circumstances must be "substantial and continuing". A job lay-off or job loss, for instance, is not considered "continuing" as the parent is expected to seek and obtain other employment or to return from lay-off. Child support can be a complicated computation. Remember, these suggestions are not meant to be legal advice. You should consult a family law attorney to discuss the specifics of your situation.

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Mass transit in Hamilton County could aid work Good Samaritan prepares for holiday season assistance Commentary by Joan Isaac Recently, I was leaving United Way’s downtown offices at 38th and Meridian when a coworker ran by to catch his bus home. We were both headed downtown, so I offered him a ride. My grateful coworker said it usually takes him an hour and 15 minutes and three different buses to get home. It took me just 15 minutes. My coworker is among the 78 percent of IndyGo riders who have no vehicle available, 65 percent who are employed, and 70 percent of whom earn less than $25,000 a year. In Hamilton County, if you don’t own a car the barriers to transportation and self sufficiency are also considerable. Here, public transportation availability is limited to Monday through Saturday, and requires 24 hours advance notice to arrange. What about people who live elsewhere, but want to come to our county to work? Along with other counties surrounding Marion, Hamilton County is where many job opportunities are developing in warehousing, large scale retail and health care. But getting to those jobs, while taking care of any other daily needs, is not easy. The absence of a regional transit system connecting workers to jobs means that personal transportation is a must. But as one caseworker at a United Way agency reports, while buying a car may be possible, maintaining and making monthly payments can be a budget buster. She

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recalled the struggles of one client who returned his car to the dealer to avoid repossession, only to face daily frustrations with the bus system ranging from missed appointments and lost opportunities to concerns about how to take care of his 16-month old daughter. Transportation’s essential role in self sufficiency is why United Way of Central Indiana’s board of directors recently adopted a resolution supporting legislation to authorize voter referendums for funding the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of mass transit. Odds are, this is more personal than you may realize. You may know someone like my co-worker. Or, you may be an employer with jobs waiting to be filled. Either way, the lack of a viable public transit system is not just an inconvenience. It is a barrier to United Way’s very mission: helping people learn more, earn more and lead safe and healthy lives. To use YOUR voice, sign the Central Indiana Regional Transit Authority’s petition or have your organization adopt a resolution in support of mass transit funding. Visit uwci.org and click on ABOUT, then Public policy. Thank you! Joan Isaac is United Way of Central Indiana’s area director for Hamilton County. To contact Joan, write her at joan.isaac@ uwci.org.

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Good Samaritan Network is embarking on a herculean task: helping more than 18,000 area families in need have a holiday experience. Nancy Chance, executive director of Good Samaritan, started assisting families with their holiday needs in 1980. She said in that first year that 397 families were helped – the number of those participating in Good Samaritan’s programs this year is close to 20,000. All county food pantries are seeing record numbers this year, said Chance, adding that the numbers of local students on lunch assistance programs are also rising. “There’s been a huge increase in free and reduced lunches in the county,” she said. Chance the assistance is now being sought by middle class families that are struggling with mortgages, utility payments, gas prices and food bills. “We’ve had a 20 percent increase in the middle class going to pantries this year,” she said. “Many are visiting for the first time and it’s not something they wanted to do.” Unfortunately, projections are not encouraging for next year. “In 2013, we are expecting another 20 percent increase,” said Chance. “We’ve not seen any let up at all since 2008.” In the past, the Thanksgiving dinner events cost the nonprofit between $10,000 and $12,000. Because the event is expanding to

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Sheridan, Chance believes the bill is going to look like $16,000. That’s just Thanksgiving dinner, which is also delivered by sponsor families to those who can’t get out of the house. Good Samaritan will continue helping people through Christmas day. Chance said no one gets turned away. To pull it off, 3,000 volunteers will have donated their time by the end of the year, with 2,000 working on Christmas distribution alone. There’s some overlap between the numbers, Chance admits, but she said that’s how many physical bodies are needed to make it happen. “If it wasn’t for the good people in the community and donors, we wouldn’t be able to make it happen,” she said. “We struggle every day to meet the needs.” For more information, visit gsnlive.org.

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Hassle free flights, anyone? Commentary by Tracy Line For me, the worst part about travel is dealing with flights. Long layovers, delays, constant gate changes; it can be a hassle. So when I recently read about Legacy Travel Club, a company wanting to provide nonstop flights out of Indianapolis, I had to find out more. Christopher Allen, president of Legacy and the man behind the idea, recently filled me in on his exciting plans. Allen, a former ATA Airlines employee has spent the last few years putting together his strategy for Legacy. The club will offer nonstop leisure flights from Indianapolis to destinations in the U.S. (think Florida and California), Canada and the Caribbean. Flights would come with amenities such as meals, cocktails and free Wi-Fi. Could anything be more exciting? Allen notes that in the past 10 years, Indianapolis has seen a steady decline in nonstop flights. In addition, as airlines struggle with the economy and higher fuel costs, fewer flight choices are available, making it difficult to get from point A to point B. Allen believes there is a need for more nonstop

flights and is determined to fill this need. Currently he is working to purchase a private jet. He recently reached an agreement with a Missouri based investment-banking firm that will work to raise over five million dollars for Legacy. In addition, Allen is selling lifetime memberships to assist with capitol. Memberships range from $1,000 to $5,000 and come with discounted and/or free flights each year for life. Once the club is up and running, lesser priced annual memberships will be offered. Does taking a nonstop, hassle-free flight to the Caribbean or San Francisco appeal to you? If so, visit www.legacytravelclub.com and follow the prompts to let Allen know you’re interested. The more market share he can show, the sooner we can all get where we want to go in a faster, easier fashion. Tracy Line is a travel writer and agent, and the owner of Noblesville Travel. Contact her at Tracy@ noblesvilletravel.com. For travel tips and information check out her blog at www.noblevilletravel.com.

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