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Carmel awarded National Theatre Festival

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The community theatre event AACTFest 2013, will be hosted by the Carmel Repertory Theatre at the Center of the Performing Arts June 17-23. More than 7,000 community theatres across the nation and those entertaining armed services overseas compete to qualify for this national showcase sponsored by the American Association of Community Theatre. The event will include 12 production performances, educational theatre workshops, a theatre marketplace, and the presentation of national awards.

Previously hosted in cities such as Memphis, Tenn., and Charlotte, N.C., the festival is a major gain for the entire theatre community of Carmel. Larry Creviston, chairman of the Carmel Repertory Theatre and AACTFest 2013, thanked Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard and the Carmel City Council for their commitment to the per-

Get Involved • Volunteers- support staff, dinner hosts • Technical Presenters- share your technical theatre skills • Youth Presenters- share your skills in managing, directing and performing with young people • Merchants- list your business as a special merchant • Vendors- promote your theatrerelated products or services in the festival marketplace • Sponsors- financial support for community theatres forming arts. “The main reason we beat out cities like Cleveland, Minneapolis, Boston, Salt Lake City, and many others, was you,” he said. He explained that the quality of Carmel’s performing arts facilities and proximity to shopping, salon, and

restaurant options surpassed the expectations of AACT’s Festival Committee.

More than 600 participants are expected to benefit the local economy during the week-long event. Cities are chosen to host the festival in odd-numbered years, but Creviston expressed AACT’s interest in a permanent host city. “They are, at this time, keenly interested in keeping the festival in Carmel,” he said. “If we can convince a national organization to utilize Carmel then perhaps others will follow suit.”

“The Carmel Repertory Theatre will be looking for many volunteers to pull off this exciting event,” said Susan Creviston, AACTFest 2013 vice chairman. Local community and theatre members are encouraged to participate through several volunteer opportunities. “We welcome all questions and assistance,” she said. “(This festival) will benefit all theatres in the area,” said Shannan Speicher, AACTFest communication director. “We cannot wait to share this with them.”

Elementary exhibit – The Orchard Park Elementary School’s exhibit at the World's Smallest Children's Art Gallery, 40 W. Main St., will be open during December. Dates are Dec. 7-8 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Dec. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m., Dec. 14-15 from 2 to 4 p.m., Dec. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m., Dec. 21-22 from 2 to 4 p.m., Dec. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free, Call 844-4989 for details. foundation workshop – The Neighborhood Community Foundation will be hosting a free home foreclosure prevention workshop at the Renaissance Hotel on Dec. 11.

The foundation believes that knowledge is the first step toward changing the course of an otherwise unfortunate outcome. For more information, go to http://neighborhoodcommunity.org.

Downtown businesses burglarized – On Nov. 27 at approximately 7:30 a.m., Carmel police officers responded to reports of multiple burglaries in the area of 1000 3rd Ave. SW and Summit Drive Unknown suspects forced entry into seven businesses and stole electronics and computer equipment. For the full story, log on to currentincarmel.com.

Removal complete – Following this summer’s demolition, removal of the Carmel grain elevator debris is complete.

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Police runs – To see a compiled list of all last week’s Carmel Police Dept. runs, visit currentincarmel.com. Included are the addresses, dates, times and type of offense committed.

IAC grant workshop – The Indiana Arts Commission announced last week that it and the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra will co-host a grant application workshop for Individual Artist Program applicants in Region 7. Region 7 includes Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion and Shelby counties. Eligible projects will only be considered in the areas of: dance, theatre, literature, music, and folk arts related to the traditional disciplines listed in the full release, available at currentincarmel.com

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The Carmel Symphony Orchestra and renowned vocalist Sylvia McNair celebrate the holidays as St.Vincent Carmel Hospital presents Holidays with Sylvia McNair, featuring two performances Dec. 8 at the Palladium. Patrons are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to the concert in an effort by St.Vincent Carmel Hospital and the Carmel Symphony to re-stock the public food pantries in Hamilton County.

Two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist and regional Emmy winner Sylvia McNair lays claim to a three-decade, stellar career in the realms of opera, oratorio, cabaret, and musical theater, appearing as soloist with nearly every major opera company and symphony orchestra in the world.

The concert will feature traditional and contemporary holiday favorites – including It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Rudolph, the RedNosed Reindeer, Santa Baby, and more – as well as an audience sing-along.

“We are proud to be performing with Ms. McNair in the prestigious hall of the Palladium,” says Dr. David Bowden, artistic director of the symphony. “Sylvia is one of the most astonishingly gifted soloists I know. It is a privilege for us all to perform with her again.”

Flex 4 and Family Pack (Holiday concert and Family Fun! on Feb. 3) subscriptions are available through Dec. 7 by calling the Carmel Symphony

McNair office at 844.9717 or by visiting CarmelSymphony. org. Single ticket purchases are available by visiting TheCenterPresents.org or by calling the Center’s Box Office at 843.3800.

Tree of Lights – The public is invited to recognize someone special this holiday season by supporting the Red Bird Tree of Lights at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Carmel. Simply make a financial gift in honor of, appreciation of or in memory of someone special. A card will be sent to the person(s) being honored to let them know they have made a difference in your life and that a donation has been given in their honor. Minimum donation requested is just $3 per request. All money collected during this December campaign will be donated to the Red Bird Missionary Conference, a nonprofit agency located in the Appalachian mountains of Southeastern Kentucky, empowers individuals and advocates justice by providing educational, health and community outreach ministries to area lowincome residents. Donations with instructions of who to recognize can be mailed to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4780 E. 126th St., Carmel, Indiana 46033. For more information, visit www. stmarkscarmel. org or call St. Mark’s at 846-4912.

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Ringing and the red kettle Commentary by Jeff Worrell They are the best signs the holiday season is upon us. For the folks bustling about during Christmas, the Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell Ringers are a familiar site at busy store entrances. Shoppers know the ring-a-ling will continue right through Christmas Eve. Each clang of the clapper is usually accompanied by a cheerful greeting or expression of gratitude; money in the pot or not.

The Red Kettle tradition started in 1891.

The guy with the idea, Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee, was distraught because so many poor people needed help. In San Francisco, during the holiday season, he resolved to provide a free Christmas dinner for the destitute and poverty stricken. But, he did not have the funds to support his idea.

Captain McFee worried about how to raise money and remembered his days as a sailor in Liverpool, England. He recalled an iron kettle called “Simpson’s Pot” which sat at the harbor.

Passers-by would toss coins in to help the local poor. The very next day, Captain McFee placed a similar pot at the Oakland Ferry Landing with a sign that read, “Keep the Pot Boiling.” And of course, every year since 1891, red kettles fill with money this time of year.

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Red Kettle Volunteer Coordinator for St. Marks United Methodist Church. Alli Lemberg, Past Coordinator said, “It is a total Church project.

Our entire Church membership supports this program and gets behind it full force. We have been bell ringers for six years and it now is an important tradition. It gives us the chance to share Christmas with others.”

Major Beckie Stearns of the Salvation Army oversees the groups working in this area. She said, “The Carmel High School Key Club is another group we count on each year. They ring for us on Saturdays during the Season and people just love their enthusiasm.”

The Carmel Lions Club are ringers with experience. For fifteen years, the Lions led by Tim Reiman have been manning locations around Carmel and the Fashion Mall. For the last ten seasons, they have kept records and know they have contributed $113,000 to the Salvation Army. Their goal this year is to top $15,000 in two hour shifts. Some 50 Lions will ring and ring and ring turning Silent Night into The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Volunteer at www.registertoring.com Jeff Worrell is a member of the Carmel Redevlopment Commission.

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Former Carmel High School tennis star RaHCCTA offers affordable tennis jeev Ram will take on his friend and programs and college scholarships fellow top-100 pro Brian Baker at to student-athletes who give back to EntouRAJ for Kids, taking place their communities and publishes the from 5 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 8 at the “Champion Citizens” book series, Five Seasons Sports Club, 1300 E. which tells the stories of champion 96th St. athletes who also are philanthropists.

Proceeds will benefit the HamilRam is a 28-year-old Carmel ton County Community Tennis Asresident who turned pro in 2004. sociation’s college scholarship, tennis Ram During his time on tour, he has and reading programs. HCCTA reached a career-high singles ranking has awarded more than $45,000 of No.78 and a career-high doubles ranking of in college scholarships and donated more than No. 33. This year, he won a doubles title in St. 21,000 books about athletes who also are exemPetersburg, Russia, and advanced to the doubles plary citizens to schools, libraries and hospitals quarterfinals at Wimbledon. in Indianapolis and across the country. The preBaker is currently ranked No. 55 in the vious two events raised nearly $23,000.

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The Festival of Carols performances feature arrangements of “Joy to the World, “Away in a The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir is adding Manger,” the “Hallelujah” chorus, a third performance to its festival of and more as performed by the 150 carols show on Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. at members of the Symphonic Choir. the Palladium to meet demand.

“Christmas carols are timeless.

The new show was added after the The Symphonic Choir’s perforregular holiday performances started mances provide the chance to create to reach capacity. new holiday memories, like few “While Festival of Carols always other arts organizations can deliver,” draws a big audience, this year’s Pettry said. demand came as a pleasant surprise.

Pettry For performance details, audio Christmas came early,” said Michael preview links and ticket information, Pettry, executive director of the symvisit www.indychoir.org. phonic choir. “With four weeks remaining before the added performance, it is likely to draw a

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Holidays in the District – The Carmel Arts and Design district will be brimming with holiday cheer this season. The Carmel street department helped light the town, and there will be lights and bows on the tree in the PNC parking lot, sponsored by Remax Ability Plus. The district will also hold a window decorating contest sponsored by Kelly Hindman of Edward Jones. The contest is reminiscent of the L.S. Ayres window downtown in past years. Judging is Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. Homes in the district are encouraged to participate in the light decorating contest. Holidays in the District is on Dec. 8 starring Santa and Mrs. Claus. The couple will be at the hand-decorated Santa House from 3-6 p.m. at the PNC parking lot at Range Line and Main Street. There will also be Silly Safari reindeer, carriage rides, and entertainment by the Midwest School of Voice, Woodbrook and West Clay Elementary choirs and the Tudor Rose Players in full Victorian costume. The Museum of Miniature Houses Candlelight Tour is December 8 from 5-8 p.m. The event features Christmas collections as well as its huge collection of dollhouses, ready for the holidays. Visit www.museumofminiatures.org for more information.

Santa’s mailbox sponsored by ArtSplash Gallery at 111 W. Main S.t is Dec. 8-18. Each child who posts a letter to Santa will receive a personalized letter from Santa. Check out the “Holidays in the Arts District” Facebook page or visit http://www.carmelartsanddesign.com/events/events.html to learn more.

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Winter at the Depot – Stop by the Monon Depot Museum this month for holiday shopping and fun. Hands-on crafts and activities will take place on Dec. 8, and the temporary exhibit A Stitch in Time, put on in cooperation with the Carmel Girl Scouts troops, will be on display Dec. 8 and 16. Children can make rag dolls and corn husk dolls as well as try their hands at stitching. The exhibit looks at how quilts represent stories or common themes in the lives of their makers. Visitors will see some new and old quilts, try their hand at stitching, and find out how to store their family quilts. A partnership with local Girl Scouts troops will display some quilt squares the Scouts made in honor of Carmel’s 175th anniversary and others that celebrate Girl Scouts’ 100th anniversary this year. For more information, contact 846-7117 or carmelclayhistory@yahoo.com. Admission is free.

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By Derek Fisher • derek@youarecurrent.com Both growing up in Australia and during a professional basketball career in the United States, Tully Bevilaqua embraced variety.

She played every sport under the sun as a youth, and migrated to the city from parts much more rural after finishing school. On this side of the pond, the theme continued: Stops in five American cities for tenures of between one and five seasons, over 14 years, cemented the idea of variance.

Ostensibly, she could have landed anywhere after the journey had concluded. She chose Indiana.

“There are lots of great people here,” she said. “Indiana has a bit of a country feel about it. It’s not like New York or Seattle – which is one of my favorite cities. I’m better with a city with a slower pace about it.”

Those words emanated from a couch situated in Gym 41, Bevilaqua’s fitness business on Indianapolis’ northwest side, but two-thirds of her focus now resides in Carmel. It is here she is conducting a youth basketball clinic at the Monon Community Center, as well as coaching a fifth-grade girls team in the Carmel Lady Pups program.

The clinic is one among a list of several she’s been involved with, but the coaching venture is her first.

“I was extremely nervous coming into the Pups coaching,” Bevilaqua said. “I’ve had to remind myself what I was like at that age, and the amount of information you can process. It’s been great, and a learning process for myself and all involved.”

Sideline learning curve aside, the former six-year Indiana Fever guard certainly has a lot to impart to her charges. She won a WNBA championship in 2004 with the Seattle Storm, and helped lead the Australian national team to silver medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympic games, as well as a gold in the 2006 Brazil www.currentincarmel.com

Bevilaqua at Gym 41, beneath a sign given to her by former teammates and competitors. basketball World Championships.

Her WNBA career, by Bevilaqua’s own admission, lasted longer and started later than anticipated.

“I don’t take anything for granted,” she said. “It was a lot longer than I anticipated. Playing in NBA arenas all across the country and playing with and against some of the best athletes in the world was a dream come true. I matured later as a player. They say good things come to those who wait. They did, for me.”

Joe Woodward, Carmel Lady Pups commissioner, sees the benefit of both Bevilaqua’s name recognition and her basketball knowledge.

“We’re very fortunate to have her in our program and we’ll benefit greatly from her expertise,” he said. “Having her is going to do wonders for Carmel alone, but also for the overall aspect of girls basketball to realize that WNBA players come back and give to the community. She is a volunteer, so it’s nice to see that she’s willing to give back. It’s a good thing for all parties involved.”

The step to coaching, something Bevilaqua said doing at a high level is her ultimate goal, was a natural step following the success of her previous camps as well as the Monon clinics. Sessions there, which are coed and cater to all ability levels, currently are ongoing.

“It’s a great facility there,” she said of the Monon Community Center. “I contacted them and made a proposal, got positive feedCurrent in Carmel

back about it and we created a partnership. It’s gone very well and I’ve had good response so far. Hopefully we can build on that.”

“Having Tully offer basketball development programs at the Monon Community Center is really beneficial for the youth in our community,” said Lindsay Leber, youth supervisor for the facility. “Tully and her team are very professional and great to work with and I know that what they say they are going to provide will be done at an exceptional level. These programs are going to make a difference in the participants’ lives and that is what we strive for at the MCC.” Aside from the many hours spent on the coaching and clinic objectives, you can find Bevilaqua running Gym 41, which has now been open for a little more than a year. There, she mentors people ranging in age from 14 to 65 in a variety of exercises, and also provides training facilities for the Pike Township Fire Dept.

Still, it’s basketball that is at the forefront.

“Between (basketball interests) and the gym, my life is probably more busy than it’s ever been,” she said. “My love for basketball came as a small child, and it’s opened doors for me. I love working with the kids and helping them in any way, because I’ve had that support throughout my whole career. It’s just a natural process now for me to give that back.”

More about Tully’s travels WNBA career: Cleveland Rockers 1998 Portland Fire 2000-2002 Seattle Storm 2003-2004 Indiana Fever 2005-2010 San Antonio Silver Stars 2011-2012 Monon Community Center: carmelclayparks.com/monon-community-center Carmel Pups: carmeldadsclub.org Gym 41: gym41.com December 4, 2012 | 15

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Retro Hoosier Hysteria It is our position that the Hoosier state is experiencing a phenomenal year in the world of sports. Visionaries who positioned “Naptown” as the amateur sports capital of the world should have their crystal balls enshrined. The year started out with the area hosting the Super Bowl – one of the largest sporting events in the country, to holding world-class auto-racing events, a major PGA tour playoff match and is ending with a BCS championship game bid for the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame and a number one ranking for the Indiana University Hoosiers basketball team.

Who couldn’t use a little luck of the Irish with threats of fiscal cliffs looming? We may have lost the delicious chocolate icing off of the top of the now defunct Hostess cupcakes; however, we’re having our cake and eating it too with such a delicious year in Indiana sports. It feels like the glory years again. And to add to the 1970’s nostalgia, “Martha the Mop Lady” is once again whistling the IU fight song before basketball games. Could red plaid jackets be next on the comeback trail?

For local sports fans, it’s a great time to be enveloped in Hoosier Hysteria.

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Baked with love

Commentary by Terry Anker

They would survive nuclear holocaust. At least, this is the urban legend that pervaded my childhood – a storehouse of Hostess Twinkies would keep us all alive long enough to find our way to the pocket of humanity left in some bucolic compound unaffected by our selfdestruction. The yellow, little cakes represented a permanent indication of our ultimate civility.

Even if we couldn’t preserve our great buildings or the teetering amalgam of our races and beliefs, these snacks would long serve as a reminder of our great, if unsustainable, society.

Now we’ve got to rethink our food source during Armageddon. Twinkies, at least as we know them, are going away. In a particularly proud moment for central Indiana, a woman in the Indianapolis Hostess plant’s picket-line represented a union point-of-view on the front page of USA Today when she reportedly responded to warnings from the company that union demands were unsustainable by chanting, “Do it, shut it down.” And, she got her wish. Hostess is

no more. Her job is gone with it. Fear not, the extensive unemployment network and other safety-net programs will keep the woman from feeling real pain from her choice – at least for some time. And for the rest of us, it is very likely that we can still get our junk-food fix. Won’t some Chinese company snap up the brand and produce our empty calories without any pesky labor or environmental constraints? If the snack’s recipe could survive nuclear fallout, surely it could make the transpacific trip on a freighter.

Was there another solution? Who knows? But the outcome has been decided. 18,000 Hostess employee taxpayers were converted into tax-consumers. And, our snack dependency is in peril.

At least Hostess and the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers’ International Union got to make a point.

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

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Let’s contemplate, for a moment, that you are the chief executive of your community. What’s on your holiday wish list for where you live?

What do you want more, or less, of for your municipality? Do you want development, or would you prefer things to remain as they are?

What about infrastructure? Would you streamline your local government? In other words, what exactly would you want, given the chance to “campaign,” for it, or even simply snap your fingers to get it done? Tell us – and why - and we will provide everyone’s thoughts in Current or on our Web site (there is no wrong answer, by the way) in the weeks ahead. Share your thoughts, please, at info@youarecurrent.com.

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••• Just a quick heads-up about our publishing schedule for the holidays: As you know, Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Tuesdays this time around, and Tuesday is our normal delivery day. Instead, the issues of 12.25 and 01.01 will be delivered, respectively, 12.22 and 12.29.

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Do they understand?

Editor, It was rewarding for the Carmel City Council to approve the refinancing. But, do they understand? City Council mandated the use of the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office as the treasurer for the Redevelopment Commission. Let’s reflect on the statements made by council member Luci Snyder at the Nov. 19 meeting. She explained that the three-plus months of their consideration was necessary because of the complexity of the financial issues involved. Snyder noted that the financial consultants contracted by the council stated the refinancing was the most complicated financial structure with which they had ever dealt. Is it wise to put this degree of financial complexity on the CCTO? Do they have the resources to assimilate the financial management issues? Snyder mentioned $1.3 million in

missing funds. The funds were never missing.

In 2010 the CCTO made the semi-annual payment for one of the TIF bonds, not from the TIF revenues, but from the reserve fund for those bonds. Not only was this an error, but a material event under the Trust indenture for those bonds. Fortunately, the bonds in question are a portion of the bonds being refunded under the refinancing, but it could have created a negative impact. Despite the Council already having two appointees to the CRC, Councilman Sharp’s quest to “reform” only reverts to the old system and creates potential for financial chaos.

Perhaps Sharp should pay heed to Jack Sparrow, who said: “The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Do you understand?”

James Anderson, 46032

Other grammar suggestions

Editor, I enjoy the Grammar Guy column, and thought I would call out a few pet peeves of my own. First, “It’s so fun.” No, it isn’t. It may be so much fun, or a lot of fun, but it’s so fun calls you out as a duh-huh. Second, luminary vs. luminaria. I really enjoy going out in the Christmas season and driving around neighborhoods looking at decorations and the luminaria lining

the drives and walks. Don’t see too many luminaries, though. Finally, my personal favorite, and one misused with complete abandon: “momento” instead of the proper memento. There is momentum, momentous and momentary, but, no momento.

Jac Diano , 46038

Wrong about the Middle East Editor, I was dismayed by John Collier’s letter in the Nov. 20 Current suggesting that “theocratic, anti-science, racist, sexist, anti-environment, war monger[ing]...anti-intellectual ideas” are “more suited for a Middle Eastern country.” Surely these are not the principal themes anyone should associate with the Middle East, where people have been laying down their lives in the struggle with many of these “ideas” for a long time.

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Ode to a Puppy

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

As I write, I have survived exactly 10 days with our new puppy. I’ve surprised even myself with my high levels of patience and tolerance for training a nine-week-old Labrador. (I’ve even caught myself petting her, and saying things like “Good job, Libby!” If you know anything about me, these small signs of affection are truly amazing.) Still, these Dog Days of December have inspired me to explore my usually-suppressed poetic side enjoy.

Ode to a Puppy Puppy, puppy, everywhere, Where she pees, she does not care.

Carpet, rug, new bedspread, Is it any wonder I see red?

Go away, dog, I wish each day So life can return to the quiet old way.

No midnight feedings, no need for sitters, No stepping in (a mess) on the way to the (bathroom) This was the whole point of Doo getting “fixed,” So the pains of having infants would forever be nixed.

But we’re back to square one with this new little Lab, Who is, quite literally, driving me mad.

She yelps, she barks, she gnaws on my shoes, I swear to sweet Jesus, I need more booze!

They’ve wanted a dog since 2002.

The cat, not so much; that’s no real surprise.

The pup’s head on a platter would be her top prize.

I keep reminding myself, “I’m a good mom, the best!”

For trading a clean house for a canine-themed nest.

For tolerating the jumping, the yipping, the hairs, For sacrificing the flooring, the bedding, the chairs.

For putting my family above my own want, For faking a smile and not opting to punt When the freakin’ puppy wakes me at three, To have to go potty and slobber on me.

[Seriously, how long will it take for her to sleep through the night and learn to go potty outside? And why did Doo ever think this would be a good time for a dog? I think, like most mothers do with pregnancy, he blocked all the challenging aspects of puppy ownership and only remembered the good times.]

Back to my rhyme, there’s more to be said, Like how much I’m dreading this long year ahead.

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Has Carmel lost its development vision?

Commentary by Jeffrey Lauer This question was on my mind when I attended the B.B. King concert at the Palladium the Tuesday before last. As I sat there listening to a legend I could not help but appreciate the opportunity, because it was one that this community could not have accommodated just two years ago.

The Center for the Preforming Arts was the centerpiece of a political and financial tug-of-war recently. The casualty of which, I suggest, was a sense of the social, cultural and economic value added by civic investments like the Palladium and Tarkington Theater. Now that the issue has been settled and Carmel has agreed to refinance the debt I feel it is appropriate to explore this issue that was not discussed much, if at all.

The night before the concert I attended the Carmel City Council meeting that decided the fate of the CRC and its $195 million debt. The mood was heavy and as each speaker presented his or her arguments the feeling thickened. At the end, City Council President Rick Sharp drew an analogy he felt would help explain the situation in layman’s terms. “Imagine,” he said, “that Chrysler builds a car for you and advertises all its features, but in order to enjoy it you must

first pay off its debt!” “You would ask,” he said, “that the head of Chrysler step down.” Although I agree, there is something critical missing in his analogy. Namely, a sense of proportion: is a Chrysler automobile analogous to a world-class center for the preforming arts?

There is more and more evidence today to suggest that young people, are choosing where they want to live and then finding work.

This is a different dynamic than a generation ago. While cities are scrambling around in economic competition, it is civic investments like the Palladium (and the entire Arts & Design District) that add an incalculable social and cultural value—a value that makes Carmel an alluring community for the young professional talent that makes Carmel truly competitive.

Will Carmel envision its future absent investments in major arts and cultural institutions or understand that Carmel’s competitiveness hangs on places like the Palladium?

There is more and more evidence today to suggest that young people, are choosing where they want to live and then finding work.

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The 92-year-old bag boy Commentary Danny O’Malia

While vacationing with family at Disney World a few weeks ago, I received a phone call from the only daughter of a deceased O’Malia Food Markets’ employee, Al Lewis who had worked for us at the 56th Street sore from the age of 69 until he was 92. Al died in 2004, about four years after he had to retire as a result of health issues.

The gist of the call was that the anniversary of Al’s date had just passed, and every year at this time, Sheila remembers how much working for O’Malia’s meant to Al. She just felt she had to tell me. Having spoken to her, I decided Al’s O’Malia story is worth sharing.

Al had a 42-year career with a company called Metal Auto Parts and then retired but worked a few years part time at two Preston/ Safeway stores. He left there to care for a seriously ill brother. Later he missed the daily contact with fellow workers, customers and suppliers. He was shopping at our store and asked Store Manager Chuck Kelly (still at the Gray Road O’Malia store) and Office Manager Maureen O’Malia

(my cousin) for a part time position. They hired him on the spot. He became a fixture for the next 23 years.

On his 90th birthday in 1997, we did an ad featuring Al and managed to have a local TV station interview Al. He wouldn’t stop bagging during the interview. When asked how he stayed so young acting, he answered, “I just keep goin’!” as he loaded a full sack on to a cart.

Sheila once asked Al why he didn’t retire as he got older. His answer was, “It gives me something to look forward to.

It’s like a family!” She also shared how Al wanted to follow Chuck when he was transferred out to 86th and Towne but her mom was afraid for him to drive all that way in winter. All was well two years later when Chuck returned to 56th.

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Carmel tax refund?

Commentary by John Acceturo

I am just elated that the State of Indiana will be giving my wife and me a combined tax refund of $222 in the form of a credit on our 2012 state tax. That won’t buy you much these days but the money itself is not important.

What is important is what the refund represents for all the citizens of our great State. Having worked in accounting and financial management at all levels in government you just don’t see this happen. Oh yes, we have been given tax refunds from the federal government but not because there was a surplus of funds. That purpose was mostly advertised as an economic stimulus. Yet we knew that this wasn’t always the case especially when it happened close to elections.

Many politicians crave more revenue earned or borrowed so they can spend more. I can’t say that about Governor Daniels and our State Legislature. They cut spending and suppressed the idea that spending more is always better.

They also resisted expanding the size of state government. Bigger government results in bigger spending, and often dilutes freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution. Big government also hurts small businesses which does not have the capability to compete with government, or the money to pay the cost of meeting government mandates. We all know small businesses

provide needed jobs and boost local economies.

Likewise new small businesses could fill much of the vacant commercial space we see in our community.

I would hope that our local elected officials would follow in the footsteps of Gov. Mitch Daniels and the state Legislature. Carmel, Clay Township, and Hamilton County are the richest in our State but also have number one debt rankings in their categories. This means that they are spending a lot more taxpayer money than they are taking in compared to their peers in our state.

The level of debt should be a concern. For example, the recent refinancing of $153 million of debt will cost Carmel taxpayers more than $500 million to payoff. Unfortunately, choices are limited when you can’t pay the bills.

This is not a personal indictment of any elected or appointed officials. If we had better leadership on all fronts maybe we wouldn’t have to worry about political disagreements over bailouts or refinancing. Do you think someday Carmel taxpayers will receive a tax refund from the city government? Maybe Mitch would be interested in being mayor after he finishes at Purdue.

John Accetturro is a Carmel resident and former member of the Carmel City Council. You may e-mail him at accetturo4carmel@gmail.com.

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Panhandlers: I'm no sucker Commentary by Mike Redmond Had an unusual encounter with a panhandler the other day, and in my neighborhood, that is saying something.

We get a lot of panhandling here. Business is so good they come right up to the front door sometimes, saving me the trouble of running into them on the street. People have told me they do this because they’ve made some sort of secret mark around my house, indicating that I am a sucker.

My favorite panhandlers are the ones with elaborate stories detail about why they are asking me to dig into my wallet and hand over my allowance. The most common ones involve needing diapers for a baby daughter – never a son – or a pound of hamburger for their kids.

I find if I just let the panhandler keep talking, the story gets more and more interesting, invariably winding up with the fact that he (never she) hopes I don’t hold it against him, but he just got out of prison and he’s learned his lesson but nobody will hire him and he’s desperate. The last part strikes me as being the most truthful, although I think his desperation has something to do with the liquor store.

In the past, I used to keep a package of disposable diapers and a pound of hamburger ready, and upon hearing these stories would offer them. For some reason, no panhandler ever accepted.

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My favorite is the story you get in parking lots about having run out of gas and needing money to attend a funeral in Anderson. And it’s always Anderson. I once heard this one three times in one day by three different people in three different parking lots. And I also heard it twice in one day, in parking lots several miles from one another, from the same person.

In retrospect, I should have given them all a little money. You usually have to pay quite a bit for this much entertainment.

Which gets me to my recent encounter. I was leaving the grocery when a guy approached. I expected a story, or at least the old “Can you spare some change?” come-on. Instead, I got, “Hey, man, you wouldn’t have a 20-dollar bill, would you?”

I have to admit I was stunned for a moment.

I’m used to being asked for a quarter, and here was this panhandler wanting 20 bucks. I’ll give the guy this: He had brass.

But so do I. So when he asked if I had a 20-dollar bill, I smiled and said “I sure do.”

Then I got in my truck and drove away.

Poor guy. He should have asked for hamburger.

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Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Mary Ellen is not a risk taker. Other than her commitment to me more than 30 years ago, she seldom gambles with the odds. But a business obligation in Chicago has required that she leave me to fend for myself. She has left me alone at home before, but my son was still living with us, so she knew if we had a power outage, someone in the house would know how to put batteries in the flashlight.

In the past, I always got very detailed instructions for how to muddle through the day when she was gone. It was even alphabetical.

B: (Bedtime) You both need to do this toward the end of each day. Do not skip a night.

D: (Dishes) Wash after each meal in the dishwasher. Do not mix dishes and underwear in same load.

M: (Meals) To be eaten while seated—not in the car and not standing at the sink. Space them out over the day.

V: (Vacuum cleaner) About three feet tall, with a hose coming out the side. I don’t expect you to use it, but I didn’t want it to scare you if you opened the closet by mistake.

This time, Mary Ellen simply abandoned me.

I was okay last night, stopping at a sub shop for some dinner. However, this morning when I walked into the kitchen to make breakfast, I realized what a bad personal relationship I have with our appliances.

My wife sets the toaster to light, so it’s already popping up while she’s putting the rest of the loaf back in the pantry. I like my toast very dark. I know it’s done when the smoke detector goes off.

There are no dials on our microwave. It’s just this high-tech control surface that makes me feel like Data on Star Trek determining if Planet RaNon 17 has sufficient oxygen for Captain Kirk and the crew. I don’t know how to change the power level; I don’t know how to set the timer; and I have no idea what DELAY means. The device does tell me the current time. It’s the biggest and most expensive clock we’ve ever had.

Given the opportunity, I’d swap the stove for a decent pool table. Our old stove had these coils that heated up, which was a pretty good indication that things were about to start cooking. But now the stove is called a glass-top and it is completely flat. Little circle thingies light up, then they go off, then they come back on.

Whose stupid idea was this?

Oops, gotta go. The smoke alarm just went off. Breakfast is ready.

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Carmel: Winter at the Depot • Stop by the Monon Depot Museum December 8 for holiday shopping and fun, plus hands-on crafts and activities. Children can make rag dolls and corn husk dolls as well as try their hands at stitching.

The exhibit looks at how quilts represent stories or common themes in the lives of their makers.

A partnership with local Girl Scouts troops will display some quilt squares the Scouts made in honor of Carmel’s 175th anniversary and others that celebrate Girl Scouts’ 100th anniversary this year. For more information, contact 846-7117 or carmelclayhistory@yahoo.com. Admission is free.

Santa joins Deb Wims and Kenny Shepard as they co-host A Beef & Boards Christmas on stage now through Dec. 23.

Ethan Holder of Indianapolis and Olivia McKenna of Roachdale Photos provided by Patricia Rettig

Annual original variety show marks 20th Anniversary in 2012 editorial@youarecurrent.com This holiday season is even more merry and bright as Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its original Christmas show this year. Gather family and friends and join in the fun with Santa himself at A Beef & Boards Christmas 2012, live on stage now through Dec. 23.

A Beef & Boards Christmas is a true variety show with heartwarming songs, stories and dance, celebrating all that makes the holidays special.

Skilled singers and dancers in beautiful holiday costumes perform on a stage flanked by twinkling Christmas trees. A Beef & Boards Christmas includes a live Nativity, a salute to the military, and special segments to entertain all ages.

Kenny Shepard of Fishers and Deb Wims of Indianapolis, who have become an integral part of the history of A Beef & Boards Christmas, return as hosts. Beef & Boards proudly announces that Jayson Elliott, Sarah Hund and John Vessels, from the Smoke on the Mountain series, will be the featured singers, as they were in 2011. Sarah also lends her skills on the violin.

Eight-year-old Olivia McKenna of Roachdale and 10-year-old Ethan Holder of Indianapolis also return from the 2011 production. Making her debut at Beef & Boards as the fourth featured singer is Courtney M. Cleveland.

Tickets range from $37 to $60 and include Chef Odell Ward’s holiday dinner buffet offering carved turkey and all the trimmings, a fruit and salad bar, and unlimited coffee and tea.

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only, Beef & Boards presents its special one-hour production of the classic Charles Dickens story, A Christmas Carol. Enhanced with music, the timeless tale is live on stage Friday to Dec. 18.

Ebenezer Scrooge (Jeff Stockberger) is a miserly businessman whose bitterness has increased with age. He cares little for the needs of his fellow man, preferring to keep money in his pocket rather than coal on the fire. His employee, Bob Cratchit, faithfully endures the ongoing chill from both his workplace and his boss. Faithfully, he keeps Scrooge in his prayers even through his own family is struggling to survive on the meager salary he earns. The health of Cratchit’s young son, Tiny Tim, is as poor as the family is financially, but Scrooge’s heart is unmoved and his coffers remain unopened.

Scrooge’s inhumanity becomes so intense that it stirs the spirit of his late business partner, Jacob Marley, who appears to him on Christmas Eve. Marley tells Scrooge he will be visited by three more spirits, and advises to heed the messages they bring. The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come then appear to Scrooge in succession – reminding him of what was, pointing out what is, and showing him what will be should he continue on his present path. Not only will his life be quickly forgotten if he maintains his miserly ways, but those around him face hardships that he could have easily prevented.

Beef & Boards presents just eight performances of this one-hour version of A Christmas Carol in its intimate setting. Tickets range from $22 to $32, which includes Chef Odell Ward’s holiday buffet and the show.

For reservations to either show, call 872-

A Beef & Boards Christmas 2012 ◆ When: Now through Dec. 23 ◆ Weekday/Saturday Evenings: Doors open at 6 p.m.; Buffet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Show at 8 p.m. ◆ Weekday Matinees: Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; Buffet from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Show at 1 p.m. ◆ Sunday Evenings: Doors open at 5 p.m.; Buffet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Show at 7 p.m. ◆ Saturday/Sunday Matinees: Doors open at noon; Buffet from 12:15 to 1 p.m.; Show at 1:30 p.m. ◆ Who: Kenny Shepard, Deb Wims, Jayson Elliott, Sarah Hund, John Vessels, Courtney M. Cleveland, Ethan Holder, Olivia McKenna, Darrell T. Joe, Stephen Barnowski, Monique LeFlore, Karen Webb, Lauren Morgan, Sally Scharbrough, Diane Schwan, Natalee Cooney and Mark Fishback. The show is directed by Eddie Curry. ◆ Where: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis ◆ Tickets: $37 to $60 and are available by calling 872-9664 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays. Parking is free. ◆ Website: www.beefandboards.com 9664. For the complete show schedules, visit www.beefandboards.com.

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Fishers: Polar Bear Express • Take a trip on the Polar Express this weekend. This the 17th year the train has been running from the Fishers station on 116th St., located at the Fishers Chamber of Commerce, 11601 Municipal Dr. Currently, the Deluxe trip and North Pole Trip are the only tickets that remain ($15 and $20 for anyone over age 2, respectively), so visit itm.org to for a full schedule and to reserve tickets or call 773-6000 before they’re gone. Will call opens 45 minutes before departure.

Noblesville: First Friday Christmas on the Square • The final Noblesville Main Street First Friday event of the year (5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday in downtown Noblesville) is the type of evening that Norman Rockwell dreamed of – lines of children waiting for their turn to enter Santa’s House, strolling carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, chestnuts roasting on an open fire and sparkling shops featuring wonderful gifts. For more information, call 776-0205 or visit www.noblesvillemainstreet.org.

Westfield: A Gingerbread Christmas • Enjoy a festive fun evening full of stories, games, crafts, and holiday activities at “A Gingerbread Christmas” Monday. Miss Vicki will read a story at 5, 6 and 7 p.m., but if you attend the last reading, be sure to come early enough to do all the other fun activities before the story. Robin Harrison is here with his guitar to sing holiday songs. You do not need to register for this free program. For more information, call 896-9391 or visit www.wwpl.lib.in.us.

Zionsville: Parents Night Out • The R.O.C.K. program, a ministry of the Zionsville United Methodist Church is offering a Parents Night Out on Dec. 7. R.O.C.K. is a Christian Before and After School and Summer Camp for children ages K-6th grade. Drop your children ages 3 years old to 6th grade off while you Christmas shop or enjoy an evening of adult conversation. Our highly trained and enthusiastic staff will feed your child, watch a Christmas movie with them and tend to their needs for $10 per child and $5 for each additional sibling. Drop off is between 6 to 6:30 p.m., and pick up is 9:30 p.m. Registration forms are available online at www.rockzumc.org or by contacting the R.O.C.K. office 733-4081. www.currentincarmel.com

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Great American Songbook Film Series launches in truly moving style

By Mark Johnson • mark@youarecurrent.com While thousands of filmgoers recently flocked to local theaters to embrace such modern blockbuster, the crowd at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel sought a different cinematic experience. The 1951 musical classic, “An American in Paris” was the marquee attraction at the Palladium as part of the ongoing presentation the Great American Songbook Movie Series, presented by Printing Partners.

The series is the result of collaboration between Heartland Truly Moving Pictures and the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative. In addition to screenings of the classic film musicals, the series will also feature gallery exhibits, guest speakers, as well as memorabilia that are part of the Initiative’s archives.

"The films in the series were chosen because they are seen as being seminal film musicals," said Michael Feinstein, founder of the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative and artistic director of the Carmel Performing Arts Center.

Feinstein explained why the film, “An American in Paris,” holds a special place in his heart.

“I guess this means so much to me because I personally knew so many of the people involved like Gene Kelly, Vincente Minelli, Saul Chaplin, and Ira Gershwin. These were artists who were very influential and helpful to me early in my career,” he said.

During the interview, Feinstein’s love of the

Michael Feinstein signs a copy of his book, "The Gershwins and Me." (Photo by Mark Johnson)

film musical was readily apparent.

“The great thing about this film is that every song advances the plot, each one serves a purpose,” he said, with wide grin, noting another film in the series. “‘The Wizard of Oz,’ for example, is a perfect combination of music and story, each song advancing the plot.”

Feinstein also pointed out one of the pieces of movie memorabilia that is part of the film series.

“We have an original billboard of the movie poster for ‘An American in Paris.’ It is the only one in existence,” Feinstein proudly proclaimed, as a champion of both the film series and as a champion of the arts.

For more information about songbook series, visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org or call 843-3800.

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MCC Table Tennis Club • The weather’s turning cold and dreary; get your athletic activity in at Monon Community Center and & Central Park. Every Tuesday and Saturday the MCC Table Tennis Club meets and plays on 12 professional tables. Those wishing to play are encouraged to bring their own racquets and balls.

• 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays • 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel • $5 per visit or $30 for the month • 573-5248

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Country Christmas • Take the family to Stonycreek Farm, grab some hot cider and hitch a free ride on a hayride to the Christmas tree field to pick out your favorite tree. Don’t forget the fresh wreaths and garland at the greenhouse, or browse through the gift shop to check out some custom made wreaths and other unique items • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. • 11366 Ind. 38 East, Noblesville • 7733344 • stonycreekfarm.net

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Wine Wednesday • Looking for a little pick me up at the midweek point? Hearthstone Coffeehouse & Pub offers up Wine Wednesday. The venue that often hosts music and dishes out coffee and craft beer puts its House Red and House White wines on sale at $4 per glass. • Hearthstone Coffeehouse & Pub • 8235 E. 116th St., Fishers • 436-7049 Moody Blues • The English rock band that originated in the 1960s has sold more than 70 million albums worldwide and awarded 14 platinum and gold discs 7:30 p.m. • 7:30 p.m. • Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey, Indianapolis • Starting at $52 • ticketmaster.com

THURSDAY

Carmel Repertory Theater presents “Scrooge: The Musical” • The Studio Theater, 355 City Center Dr., Carmel • 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday • Like the film, the musical closely follows the plot of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, in which the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. • 843-3800 • thecenterfortheperformingarts.org • Cost: $22-$25 Noblesville Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert • Noblesville High School, 18111 Cumberland Rd. • 7:30 p.m. • The Anderson University Chorale returns for a joyous evening of traditional favorites. NSO will highlight music from the move “Home Alone” and present a musicological journey through the 12 Days of Christmas. And of course the night wouldn’t be complete without the annual audience sing-along.

• 776-8878 • noblesvillesymphony.org • $5 for children, $20 for seniors and $25 for adults

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My Three Angels at The Belfry Theatre • Set in French Guiana during the turn of the 20th century, this feel-good comedy focuses on the adventures of three prisoners and an unlucky family during Christmas • Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. • 2 p.m.

Sunday • 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville • $15 • Children 12 and under $12 • 773-1085 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party • After first gaining mainstream popularity with their breakthrough performance in the movie, “Swingers,” Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 24 | December 4, 2012

have gone on to become one of the most popular touring bands on the road today by touring nonstop, performing more than 100 concerts each year around the world. • 8 p.m. • Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • Starting at $63, $33 for students under 18 • 843-3800 • thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat • Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical adaptation of the well-known Biblical tale returns for the holidays! The trials and triumphs of Jacob’s favorite son is told entirely in song, blending 50s Rock-n-Roll, Country Western, Calypso, Pop and French Chanson. • $34-$44 • Tarkington Theater, 3 Center Green, Carmel • 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday starting Dec. 14 • 843-3800 • thecenterfortheperformingarts.org A Christmas Carol • Visit Beef & Boards for a musical adaptation of the Christmas classic. The cost of the ticket includes a lunch or dinner buffet. • 1 p.m.

• Starting at $22, $3 discount for children ages 3 to 15 • 9301 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis • 872-9664

SATURDAY Holidays with Sylvia McNair • A two-time Grammy Award winner, Sylvia McNair is an American opera singer and classical recitalist. Enjoy the holiday season with a program of traditional and contemporary holiday songs sure to warm your heart. 3 and 7:30 p.m. • 3 and 7:30 p.m. • Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • Starting at $5 for children, $10 for full • 843-3800 • thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s 14th Annual Nutcracker Performance • Head to the Zionsville Performing Arts Center for this year’s rendition of the Christmas class “The Nutcracker.” • Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. • Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. • Tickets starting at $22 (use discount code NC12A for $5 off adult ticket, NC12C for $4 off child ticket) • cidedance.org

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The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s “Festival of Carols” • Get ready for the Dec. 22 showings of the “Festival of Carols,” considering the Dec. 9 show is sold out. The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir added a performance to accommodate demand. • 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. • Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • Tickets starting at $20 • 843-3800 Empire Brass with Elisabeth von Trapp • Empire Brass enjoys an international reputation as North America’s finest brass quintet, renowned for its brilliant virtuosity and the unparalleled diversity of its repertoire.

Elisabeth is the granddaughter of the legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired “The Sound of Music.” • 3 p.m. • Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • Starting at $18 • 843-3800 • thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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Breakfast and idea for early games As I’ve continually said, morning tailgates necessitated by games that start at noon, require the tailgater to serve breakfast to his or her guests. We’ve tried all sorts of ways to serve breakfasts from casseroles to pre-made egg sandwiches that we warmed on the grill, but nothing tasted the same as something you could cook on the stove in your own kitchen. Great Idea! Why not take a kitchen range to your tailgate party?

This season you can, because we found a camping kitchen range. It’s called a portable oven stove and it’s made by Coleman. This miniature kitchen range uses one of those little green propane cylinders and sports two regular sized gas burners on the stove-top, and an oven with two shelves, large enough for a baking dish or two. The stove turns-on just like a gas range.

Turn the burner dial and it lights itself. The same for the oven just turn the heat dial and the spark clicks and lights it. The oven can bake or heat things as you like. The burners deliver 6,000 BTU, just like a kitchen range.

A great way to make everyone happy at a morning tailgate is to let them order their omelet the way they want it. So here’s a great plan for Tailgate Omelets.

plus 8 large eggs; One 12 oz. package of Johnsonville breakfast patties; One green bell pepper chopped ;Two packages of your favorite shredded cheeses; One small shallot chopped; One cup chopped mushrooms of your choice; Cooking spray; Package or two of English Muffins; Butter; Preparation: The night before break eggs into a bowl and whip the mixture gently just a few strokes with a fork. Pour this mixture plus the egg substitute into a 1/2 gal. milk bottle that’s been cleaned. Cap the bottle and refrigerate. Clean and chop all vegies the night before and place them into individual sealable plastic bags. Cook the sausage. Chop sausage patties and drain on paper towels. Place them into a sealable plastic bag. Refrigerate everything until placed into the food cooler on game day.

At the Tailgate Party cook the ingredients to be added to the omelet in one skillet and the omelet eggs in the other. Then just combine then as you flip the eggs.

Serve everything on nice plates with buttered English muffins, toasted in the oven.

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Italia Mia Ristorante The Scoop: Step into Italy with the Italia Mia Ristorante. Experience a taste of Italy as you choose from a menu that features staples of Italian cuisine: fettucini alfredo, cioppino, and eggplant parmigiana over spaghetti. Those are just a small sample of what you’ll find at Italia Mia. Seafood, chicken, veal, subs and pizza are only a few of the dishes offered at the ristorante. Make sure to leave room for one of the tasty desserts and don’t forget to go online to check out the daily specials for Italia Mia! Type of food: Italian cuisine Price of entrees: $11.99 to $16.99 Specialties: Pasta Recommendation: Fettucini alfredo with shrimp Dress: casual Hours: 11a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; and 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

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leaves (optional) Directions: In a large saucepan, cook onion, curry powder, cumin, coriander, and salt in hot butter until onion is tender. Whisk in pumpkin, chicken broth, and brown sugar or maple syrup, if desired, until well combined. Bring mixture just to boiling; reduce heat. Stir in half and half and heat through. If desired, garnish with sour cream and sage leaves. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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Ingredients: 2 cups dried elbow macaroni (8 ounces); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons allpurpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup whipping cream; 1 cup whole milk; 4 oz. Fontina cheese, shredded (1 cup); 1 15 oz. can pumpkin; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf sage, crushed; 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Sage leaves (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta in a large pot following package directions. Drain cooked pasta, then return to pot. For cheese sauce, in a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper.

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Commentary by Frank Gordon During the election, there was a lot of talk about how Medicare will be affected by our next president. I started to hear the word MEDISCARE over and over again on the TV. Medicare is a program that was started in 1965 under the U.S. Social Security Administration. This program reimburses hospitals and physicians for medical care provided to qualifying people over 65 years old. It is estimated that there are more than 50 Million people in this country currently on Medicare, which would make it the largest health insurance service in the country.

There are 4 parts of Medicare.

Medicare Part A is hospital coverage. In is interesting to know that Medicare Part A is free! As long as you or your spouse has worked and paid taxes for at least 10 years, it is free to both of you. Part A covers inpatient care in skilled nursing facilities, critical access hospitals, and hospitals. Hospice and home health care are also covered by Part A. Medicare Part B is for doctor coverage.

Medicare Part B is not free. The cost is around $110 a month and is normally taken right out of your Social Security check. The cost of Medicare Part B can cost more to you if you make a higher income. For instance, if you are a married couple making over $170,000 a year, your cost for Medicare Part B can be as high

as $140 a month. Part B covers outpatient care, doctor’s services, physical or occupational therapists, and additional home health care Medicare Part C is kind of the new kid on the block. It is often called Medicare Advantage and offers a combination of both Part A and B. Part C is provided by private insurance companies. This type of Medicare usually has deductibles and co-pays and networks that a person must use. While these plans expose a person to more out of pocket costs, they are significantly less expensive. Because Part C is so new, it has been evolving from year to year requiring customers to keep very close tabs on their rates and coverage from year to year.

Medicare Part D is also very new to most of us because it offers prescription drug coverage insurance. Most people do have to pay a premium for this coverage. Plans vary and cover different drugs, but all medically necessary drugs are covered. You can choose what drug plan will be best suited to your needs. You do not have to buy this type of insurance but if you don’t you can end up with a penalty when and if you change your mind.

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Therefore, there is no certainty that in each case the parties will be ordered to alternate claiming the children.

Under Indiana law, Courts are given discretion in determining which party shall claim the child(ren) as a dependent(s) subsequent to a divorce or in a paternity action. The Courts consider the following factors: (1) the value of claiming the child as a dependent at the marginal tax rate of each parent; (2) the income of each parent; (3) the age of the child or children and the number of years that the child or children could be claimed as a dependent or dependents; (4) each parent's percentage of the costs of supporting the child or children; (5) if applicable, the financial aid benefit for postsecondary education for the child or children; (6) if applicable, the financial burden each parent assumed under the property settlement in a dissolution proceeding; and (7) any other relevant factors.

It is imperative that parents understand that the Decree of Dissolution or Court’s Order may not be adequate to effectuate the terms in the Decree with respect to each parent’s ability to claim the children as dependents.

The problem stems from the fact that, in order for the noncustodial parent to claim the child(ren) on her/his tax return, the custodial parent must execute the IRS Form 8332,

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thereby relinquishing her/his right to claim the children as dependants for that tax year. Thus, the Courts do not order that one party has the right to claim the children, but rather that one party must take all steps necessary in order for the other party to claim the children in a certain year, such as signing the IRS Form 8332. Additionally, signing the release is often contingent upon child support being current for the calendar year for which the exemption is ordered as incentive to keep child support payments current.

If one party refuses to sign the IRS Form 8332 required by the IRS in order for the noncustodial parent to claim the child(ren) on his/her tax return, the issue can become a headache to remedy due to the time and attorneys fees associated with correcting the issue. Thus, if you believe your ex-spouse may be inclined to act in contravention of the terms of your Decree, you may consider focusing on other terms/issues and concede on the issue of claiming the child(ren) on your individual tax returns. While measures may be taken to ensure one party's compliance, such as including language that the party who does not comply with the terms of the Decree be responsible for any attorneys fees incurred by the complying party to effectuate its provisions, if the violating party does not have the money to pay the awarded attorneys fees, this may be a futile request (and the basis of their erroneously claiming the exemption to begin with).

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Renter's coverage worthwhile Commentary by Jamie Ianigro Question from Matt P. from Fishers: I finally found a job and I’m moving out of my parents’ house and looking at apartments. Some places require renter’s insurance and some don’t. Is this something I should have either way?

Response from Jamie Ianigro: Congrats on the new job! Now it’s time to protect that paycheck with a renter’s insurance policy. People like to make a lot of excuses as to why they neglect to purchase a renter’s insurance policy.

“I can’t afford it.” “I don’t have enough stuff to insure.” “Nothing is going to happen to my stuff.” The liability protection alone is really enough reason to buy, but let’s break it down.

The first thing you need to know about renter’s insurance is that it’s pretty affordable. A typical policy can cost less than $200 per year.

That’s less than $4 per week. It’s worth the sacrifice. You are also in for a nice bonus if you already have car insurance. Many insurance carriers will give you a multi-policy discount if you package your auto and renter’s policy together with the same company.

The second thing you need to know is that your stuff is much more valuable than you realize. How much would it cost you to start over if you had a total loss? Apartments burn down and get robbed just like houses do. Starting over after a loss like that is much easier when your

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Claim Scenario A: You decide to play in a recreational softball league. While batting you hit a pitch back at the pitcher putting him in the hospital. The pitcher sues you and your renter’s policy steps in to defend you and settle the suit.

Claim Scenario B: You have some friends over for dinner. Your floor is wet and one of the friends slips and falls requiring medical treatment. Your renter’s policy steps in to pay for the treatment.

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Hamilton County closings make huge jump

By Derek Fisher • derek@youarecurrent.com Closed home sales in Hamilton County made a 24.3-percent jump in September, compared to September 2011, according to news released last week by the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors as part of its quarterly real estate update.

September saw 465 closed sales compared to 374 in September 2011, and the July-September period in 2012 logged 1,595 closings against 1,281 for the comparable 2011 timeframe.

The jump in closings was the largest such market improvement, but was not the only increase in activity.

For the period of July through September, new listings were up 3.5-percent over the same stretch in 2011. Also improved over the same time frame was the percent of original list price received at sale – up a tick at .7-percent. In

terms of comparing strictly September 2011 and September 2012, that same category saw a 2.3-percent gain.

Negatives for July-September 2011 versus 2012 were median sales price (-5.3-percent) and average sales price (-4-percent). In a September to September analysis, new listings dropped 2-percent, median sales price saw a 3.4-percent decrease and average sales price waned by 5-percent.

The report also listed drops in months’ supply of inventory, single-family detached inventory and townhouse-condo inventory over both comparison groups. Those numbers were -28.1, -13.1 and -18.4 percent, respectively, for July-September 2012 against that 2011 stretch.

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Shopping for encouragement Commentary by Bob Walters Rarely when we shop for the perfect Christmas gift are we thinking about the best gift of all – encouragement.

We generally purchase gifts based on what we think will make someone “happy” by meeting a material desire or temporary comfort. Instead of building people up by providing the stuff of encouragement – peace, grace, mercy, forgiveness, and hope – we shop for the stuff of this world and then beat down doors at midnight to get it cheap.

Anybody see any Bible parallels or problems there?

The gift of encouragement is a much tougher “find.” Few people put “encouragement” on their Christmas wish list. I didn’t see a single Black Friday sale featuring a discount on or special shopping hours for “encouragement.”

Christmas gift-giving winds up being about expressing our love – a good thing – by making other people happy, preferably at a righteous discount. But holiday gift exchanges are mostly semi-redundant expressions of our affection. We present gifts to, and receive them from, people who already know we care. I mean, it’s creepy to get a Christmas gift from someone we don’t like, isn’t it? And who shops for their enemies?

This is all to say that Christmas gift-giving is geared not so much toward mimicking God’s universal encouragement of mankind but toward simple and transitory, worldly expressions of “I

didn’t forget you” or “I want you to be happy.”

That’s all fine, but … the entire dynamic is out of sync with the actual story of Christmas and the glorious incarnation of God on earth.

Jesus was God’s ultimate gift of gracious, eternal encouragement to a world that didn’t know Him, would largely ignore Him, would treat Him as an enemy, mock Him, and kill Him. Mankind never even asked for the gift God so spectacularly provided (John 1:1-14).

This was the gift of all gifts: God’s encouragement in the form of man’s eternal salvation through the humble human life and sin-cleansing death of his Son and our Lord, Jesus Christ. The entire Old Testament points to this coming gift, but people interpreted scripture and prophecy to mean that God would give them happiness and comfort in exchange for their obedience.

People expected a trade, a transaction, a quid pro quo. Almost everyone missed the cosmic, life-altering importance of divine encouragement – the love, freedom, grace, and life – God sent in His gift of Jesus.

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Christmas morning without the traditional tree overflowing with abundant reminders of childhood and Christmas past is inconceivable.

Creating a sophisticated version of this holiday tradition is mastered with just a few tricks of the trade. Some items might be purchased while some might be waiting behind closed cabinet doors just waiting to be enlisted for holiday splendor!

Regardless of the size of the tree, use some over sized ornaments. Large ornaments have a huge impact and are generally the element that distinguishes a tree with panache. Though oversized decorations may be pricey, you won’t need many for a stunning effect. If purchased, consider a color that can be paired with other colors in the future for different effects.

Repeat one type of ornament so it creates a color, shape, or theme through a tree. These monochromatic ornaments help unite the other one-of-a-kind ornaments. Various sizes, shapes, or finishes of such one color will add even more flair.

Rather than placing ornaments in a neatly spaced overall pattern, try spiraling from the top down with several types of garland. Concentrate lights deep in the tree and ornaments on the garland spiral. This provides a compelling depth to the tree.

Try using ornaments that aren’t actually ornaments. Shiny accessories such as silver trays, teapots, picture frames, mirrors, or small lamps wired onto the sturdy branches of an artificial tree are a spellbinding twist to tradition.

Designers often create trees using colors and themes that relate to the room where the tree is displayed. Repeat a room’s hues and style using ribbon, fabric, garlands, and ornaments to harmonize.

Try a totally monochromatic tree for a truly high design look. One color trees are successfully created with shape and texture.

Vary the size of the decorations and mix up shiny and matte finishes.

Fill gaps between branches with some type of filler. Polyester fill from a fabric store creates a snowy iridescence if tucked deep in the branches so that lights twinkle through it.

Natural elements add an earthly quality to holiday decorating and are an inexpensive addition to a tree. Try wiring on pinecones (large and small), real holly sprigs, leafy garlands, or branches of berries for a wonderfully rustic and elegant look.

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Recently, I was fortunate enough to be invited to speak to two of Ms. O’Malley’s 8th grade classes at Sycamore School in Indianapolis. The subject, as you might imagine, was grammar.

Luckily, despite my tendency to wander into tangents when speaking to groups, we managed to talk about it a little bit.

The question came up as to the difference between the words “further” and “farther.” I gave them the same answer I’m going to give you, but since I am nothing if not a grammar nerd, I decided to research the distinction a bit more once I returned home.

The distinction between the two words evolved during the late 19th century upon the advice of an editor of the Oxford English Dictionary. Ironically, while we in America accepted the editor’s opinion, the majority of Brits did not. To this day, the two words are used interchangeably in Britain. (It’s worth noting that many dictionaries, British or otherwise, list the two words as interchangeable.)

Since we are in America, however, we can distinguish the two words from one another.

Here in the States, “farther” is used to indicate a physical, measurable distance. You can hit a baseball farther than someone else. You can run farther than the day before. Your destination can be farther up the road.

How often do you feel criticized by your partner, children, co-worker, boss, friend or parent?

Do you feel like you are never good enough no matter what you do? Do you feel like you will not live up to someone else’s expectations? Are you critical of yourself and others?

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, to criticize means to find fault with or point out faults. Criticism is like cancer in relationships and can tear them apart. Self-criticism leads to feelings of unworthiness and inadequacy. If we are hard on ourselves, we tend to be hard on others.

Why do you criticize? Is it to get people to change or do things your way? Is it because you feel powerless inside and not good enough? Is it because you feel you know better than the other person? Is it a way to manage your anxiety, fear and hurt? Does it create a barrier to getting close with others? The answer may be “yes” to several of these questions.

Below are some immediate steps you can take to shift from being less critical and to becoming more accepting and peaceful.

Explore when you started being critical.

Was someone critical of you early in your life such as a parent, boss, friend or partner and now you are continuing that pattern in your personal life? Do you have black and white thinking? Will you argue to win and be right?

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“Further,” on the other hand, is used to indicate improvement or metaphorical distance.

If you volunteer at the Red Cross, for example, you are furthering the cause of healthcare. You might further your education by going to college. You could even further British-American solidarity by using the two words interchangeably. You get the picture.

To wrap it up, as long as you’re on this side of the Atlantic, here’s your grammar rule: “Farther” indicates physical, measurable distance.

“Further” indicates metaphorical distance or improvement.

Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for Current Publishing.

To ask Jordan a grammar question, write him at rjfische@gmail.com

Ask yourself whether you would rather be right or in a connected relationship. Needing to be right is a relationship killer.

2. Stop and think before you speak. Be mindful about what you are thinking and whether or not there is value in saying it. Begin to look at why you are being critical and the purpose it serves in your life.

3. Begin to accept others as they are and focus on working on you. What we resist and try to control, will persist. We cannot change others. Criticism isn’t going to change anyone including ourselves. It will push them further away and have the opposite impact.

4. Know the difference between criticism and feedback. We can tell someone how we feel and speak our truth without attacking someone else or putting them down. We can share how we feel out of love and coming from a place of grace. When we are trying to be “right,” then we are more likely to be critical of another person. We want to feel heard and understood.

We can only change ourselves. Take steps today to end criticism patterns. It will change your life.

Kristen Boice is an individual, couples and family counselor and speaker with Pathways to Healing Counseling & Education. Contact her at kristen@ pathwaystohealingcounseling.com.

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This time of year is filled with bustling people, jingle bells, beautifully wrapped packages and, hopefully a little snow! (I am a native Bostonian who spent 9 years in snow-less California … what can I say, I LOVE the snow!)

Our to-do lists get longer, our budget gets tighter and by the time we get to the end of the month, our children will be home more from school, for several weeks. And often we need to use our creativity to come up with fun, inexpensive and tasty activities for our children! Today, I am here to check one thing off your to-do list: a great wintertime craft for the kids!

This Christmas tree takes just a few ingredients that you may already have in your pantry and your children can have fun creating and decorating their own tree with very little help from you, which gives you more time to wrap packages or just sit and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa while you watch your children enjoy the magic of the season.

You will need • sugar cones, • vanilla icing (from a can is perfect), • green food coloring and • M&M’s or other candy for decorating.

This craft takes very little explaining and your Blame the celebs – According to a list of the “most annoying airport security checkpoints,” the security experience at LAX is one of the most obnoxious in the United States. Celebrities and contraband issues make it a headache. – travelandlieusure.com

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kids will have so much fun with it! Depending on the age of your children, you might want to help them mix the food coloring with the vanilla icing. Once that is prepped, place your sugar cone, top down, on a paper plate, piece of foilwrapped cardboard or other flat surface (I prefer disposable, but a kitchen dish works just as well, too!).

Warning: this part might get messy. Let your children enjoy slathering the green icing all over their sugar cone. It doesn’t have to be perfectly applied. A few icing peaks and valleys will only make it resemble a Christmas tree even more.

After the cone is covered in green icing, let your kids enjoy putting whatever candy you happen to have in your cupboard all over your tree like ornaments. The more candy options and styles the better in the opinion of most children.

This would even be a great craft to do with your kids and their friends! The more the merrier. Just be prepared to wipe off a few green icing streaks off your floor.

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Transform your master bathroom into a day spa Commentary by David Decker

There’s nothing like a trip to the spa to leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. But wouldn’t it be great to be able to unwind just as much in your own master bathroom as you do at the spa? Bring the luxurious atmosphere of a spa into your home with some of these master bathroom design ideas.

The first thing many people do when they wake up in the morning is head for the shower.

Starting off with a soothing shower always puts one in the right frame of mind to tackle the day.

You can make your shower more spa-like by simply upgrading the showerhead. Many luxury showerheads incorporate massaging jets, soothing waterfalls or rotating water flows to relieve muscle tension and relax the body. Mix and match the water features you want by installing multiple showerheads. A luxury showerhead can add a touch of beauty and elegance to your master bathroom – all while enhancing your morning shower routine.

While we are on the subject of showers, installing a steam shower is one way to bring the day spa into your master bathroom. Saunas have been shown to relax muscles, increase blood flow and cleanse skin pores. Turning a shower into a steam shower doesn’t require as much work as one might think. The first requirement

is a sealed shower door. Once you have that, there are pre-manufactured sauna kits available on the market that only require an electric current to run.

If you are looking for a relaxing bathtub, you may want to consider a bubble massage tub. Unlike traditional whirlpool bathtubs, the massaging aspect for these tubs comes from air bubbles that pass through tiny holes in the tub.

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Everyone hates that initial feeling of cold air they feel after stepping out of the shower or tub.

Soften the impact by installing a towel radiator.

These warmers use electrical currents to gently warm towels hanging on towel bars. For other sources of supplemental heat, consider installing a fireplace or heated floors. Fireplaces can add a lovely aesthetic to your bathroom, in addition to providing extra warmth. Heated floors will keep your feet toasty warm when you hop in and out of the shower, even on those snowy

winter mornings.

The best part about visiting a spa is the pampering, and being pampered is all about the details. Here are a few little ideas that will feel like big luxuries. You can mount a flat screen TV in the bathroom, and enjoy watching your favorite shows while you soak in the tub. Just be sure that the TV is out of reach of water splashes.

Or if you like to cool off after a soak or shower, install a small beverage center, complete with miniature refrigerator and sink. You could even add a wine chiller or coffee pot depending on your drink preferences.

Spa or no spa, be sure to take the time to relax and unwind once in a while. Get creative and discover ways to incorporate a little indulgence in your everyday life.

David Decker is president of the Affordable Companies, which include Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms and now Affordable Custom Flooring. They are based in Carmel (575-9540, www.theaffordablecompanies.com). E-mail home improvement questions to david.decker@theaffordablecompanies.com.

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