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Illustrator speaks at freshman center today – Students at the Hamilton Southeastern High School Freshman Center in teacher Emily Clark’s classes are hearing illustrator Chris Sickels speak today. For more on Sickels, visit http://www.illustrationmundo.com/wp/3887.

A preliminary rending of the proposed exit.

New I-69 exit at 106th Street a possibility in Fishers’ future Editor’s note: This story went to print before the Fishers Town Council meeting last night.

Look for further coverage online and in the next issue.

By Dan Domsic • dan@youarecurrent.com The Fishers Town Council voted on an agreement to build a new exit at I-69 and 106th Street at last night’s meeting.

The exit would cost an estimated $25

million to complete. Fishers would be responsible for $8 million of the costs.

Hamilton County is set to kick in $2 million, with INDOT paying more than half of the cost at $15 million.

At Current’s press time, it was not known whether the vote passed, but if it did, wheels would be set in motion to make the project a reality. After the local funds are secured, INDOT would proceed with “initial planning and environmental

review” according to a press release.

Pending the council’s vote, a contract is slated to be awarded in 2014, with construction starting in 2015.

The project would also need to be approved by the Federal Highway Administration, as well as the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization.

For the council’s decision on the multimillion dollar project, visit www.currentinfishers.com.

Town talks redevelopment master plan in open forum

By Dan Domsic • dan@youarecurrent.com Downtown redevelopment has been an issue on the books for the Town of Fishers since at least Jan. 24, 1992.

An open house that included a presentation on a master plan for downtown redevelopment, as well as a question and answer session, was held last Monday, continuing the discussion 20 years later and on the heels of major downtown developments like the recently-constructed amphitheater and planned multi-use development in front of Town Hall.

The Town of Fishers department of community development, led by Tom Dickey, as well as representatives from Land Design Consults and Context Landscape Architecture, conducted the open house.

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The master plan calls for major changes to what downtown Fishers currently looks like. On the radar is a new “form-based code” for zoning in the downtown area.

The representatives spoke about “taming” 116th Street, which Dickey said moves 40,000 cars daily.

To do that, 116th Street could be widened to three lanes going each direction.

During rush hour, the third lane would be open, but outside of the busiest times of the day, the third lane on each side would be metered parking.

In addition to changes on 116th Street, the master plan calls for two improved east and west arteries, one north of 116th Street, one south of it. Lantern Road would go straight through, letting Commercial Drive make another connection.

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Dickey said a goal also was pedestrianfriendly areas north of 116th Street.

Light rail is a conversation people in the state are having now, and the representatives said the possibility was considered in the plans.

Residents had the opportunity to leave anonymous feedback on paper for the town.

Some of the concerns included parking, keeping green space, leaving space for city government buildings and making the ramps to I-69 on 116th Street safe to cross for bicyclists.

“There’s no question something needs to be done in downtown Fishers,” Fishers resident Tom Curry said. “Then the question is, hopefully it can retain the Fishers values and the character that Fishers has had, a unique character over the years.”

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FJH musicians to play at Pacers game – Musicians from the Fishers Junior High’s Charger Strolling Strings are set to play at tomorrow night’s Pacers game. Members of the group recently played a “Cookies and Santa” event on Dec. 1.

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Fishers Chamber of Commerce earns five-star accreditation – The Fishers Chamber of Commerce earned a five-star accreditation from the United States Chamber of Commerce. It was a six-month process with nine parts. For the complete story, visit www.currentinfishers. com.

Photos from Sand Creek Intermediate School DARE graduation – Students at Sand Creek Intermediate School graduated from the DARE program at the end of last month. Visit www.currentinfishers.com for photos.

Tailgating treats – Joe Drozda continues his column on traveling to a bowl game. In his part II column, Drozda provides more tips for traveling and a nice dish for hotel suite entertaining. He also includes a recipe for a great shrimp cocktail for rental car tailgating using cooked shrimp from the local market’s frozen section.

Deadline extended – The Indiana Commission for Women has extended the deadline for its annual Torchbearer Awards to Friday. The state’s most prestigious recognition of women, Indiana Torchbearers are those women who have stepped forward as leaders by breaking down barriers to women’s full participation. Recipients will be selected from a pool of nominated candidates who have overcome obstacles, made extraordinary contributions to Indiana or to their communities or been pioneers throughout their lives.

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By Nancy Edwards • news@currentinfishers.com Dasaun, a 7-year-old, grinned from ear to ear as he walked alongside a shopping cart carrying one of his Christmas gifts: a Magna Imposter bike.

“It fits me just right,” he said.

Dasuan was one of about 40 underprivileged kids from Hamilton County who spent a few hours shopping at Target in Fishers on Dec. 8.

They will enjoy the same kind of Christmas as their peers, thanks to the efforts of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Dept. and donations from the local community. Shop for Kids, the fourth annual event held by the Sheriff’s department, pairs a local child with an officer. Each child rides with the officer from the Sheriff’s office to Target; this year, kids were allowed to spend up to $125 each for toys and clothes.

“Each year, our officers look forward to this event,” Public Information Officer Vicky Dunbar said. “It is a chance to spend time with members of our community in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.”

Shop for Kids was created by Todd Green, a road deputy from the Sheriff’s department.

Green had visited a home and noticed that a 5-year-old boy was playing with an old metal car that could only be moved by the boy’s own feet. That was his only toy.

“I thought about my daughter at home riding

her Disney battery-operated Jeep,” Green said.

Children who participate in the event are typically either referred by the Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County or identified by the Sheriff’s department. Donations for the event come from local companies and people who have heard about Shop for Kids. This year, a generous grant was given by Target.

“Most parents tell us that without this day, their kids would get very little,” Green said.

“The families are very appreciative. We know we have made a difference in peoples’ lives, which is the most important part of this event. This

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Charitable giving - The Kiwanis Club of Fishers Station presented Delaware Township Trustee Debbie Driskell with a monetary donation for the township’s food pantry last Tuesday. Driskell said usage of the pantry was up by 32 percent this year, while donations were down by 30 percent. The food pantry is located at the Delaware Township Government Center, 9090 E. 131st St. From left, Rick Fain and Stephanie Thompson, members of the Fishers Station Kiwanis Club’s board of directors, take a look at the items stocked in the food pantry with Delaware Township Trustee Debbie Driskell after presenting a donation.

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Early concepts for senior academies presented CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN FISHERS HIGH SCHOOL

By Dan Domsic • dan@youarecurrent.com

At the Dec. 10 Hamilton Southeastern School Board meeting, early concepts for senior academies at Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern High School were laid out and discussed.

Residents and students filed into HSE’s auditorium for the presentation.

HSE Supt. Dr. Brian Smith said the freshman center at HSE will close in 2015 – emphasizing the need for more space.

He said building a completely new high school was considered, but came with a price tag of $120 million, which was about $30 million more than the cost of the senior academies.

Construction for the academies will go before Fishers residents in a referendum next year.

The initial cost for the academies is $90 million. However, Smith said HSE required major repairs for equipment long past life expectancy, plus FHS has some needed repairs. He asked for taxpayer feedback on increasing the bill by $5 million to take care of the work.

Depending on what route the school board

takes, it could mean one of two increases to the tax rate.

What exactly are taxpayers buying?

The two senior academies include soft space for communal studying, a living learning center, a cafeteria with old school and new style of seating, a different take on classrooms called “learning hubs,” new entranceways and more.

In addition, each school is planned to receive a new area for large group instruction and physical education space expansion, which includes new locker rooms.

Trung Lee of Cannon Design, who has worked with the school district on the project, broke down the new learning hubs.

He said the designers are advocating for furniture that can be removed, which allows for building smaller classrooms.

The senior academies will feature collegiate pathways as well as typical senior courses. John Rigsbee of CSO Architechs also presented information.

The academies, if the taxpayers vote for them, will open in 2015.

For more information, visit www.hse.k12.in.us.

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Hamilton County Humane Society offers benefit packages for adopters

By Nancy Edwards • news@currentinfishers.com Would you like to adopt a dog or cat for the holidays? Does your budget disagree?

The Humane Society of Hamilton County is offering a generous present for those who adopt a cat or dog through the month of December.

The seventh annual featured 50 event includes the 25 dogs and 25 cats that have waited the longest in the facility for a home. No, they are not in the facility because of aggressive behavior problems. Many of them have had owners whose new roommates didn’t like pets. Others were simply the victims of neglect.

“I started the program to bring focus to those particular animals that tend to be passed by because of their breed, age, or simply because it’s a black or orange cat that no one has noticed,” said Rebecca Stevens, executive director of the Humane Society for Hamilton County. “By finding sponsors to provide incentive packages that come with their adoptions, we’re hoping www.currentinfishers.com

adopters will stop and take notice of those who have waited the longest.”

Each animal from the featured 50 come with benefits from Noah’s Animal Hospital in Geist.

The animal hospital offers a free annual exam and booster vaccines including rabies, distemper combo and parvo at the one-year due date for their annual vaccines. Also, a free dental cleaning can be redeemed within 18 months of adoption. In addition, each dog comes with either a training package from Paws & Play in Noblesville or from Ultimate Canine in Indianapolis.

Not sure what kind of pet is right for your household? There is a perfect match for everyone.

Jadon is an older Boxer mix who loves napping and giving kisses. LuLu is a gentle front declawed cat. Raven is a young, friendly and social American Pit Bull mix, while Lola is a sweet, spayed black beauty who has been declawed on all paws.

For profiles and pictures of all featured 50, go to: www.hamiltonhumane.com/events/homeward_bound2012.htm.

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New ob/gyns make their mark DrS. NowaCki aND SeFFerNiCk FeeL right at hoMe at St.ViNCeNt MeDiCaL CeNter NortheaSt. Three months ago, Dr. Elizabeth Nowacki and Dr. Cynthia Seffernick began practicing at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast. And the board certified Ob/Gyn physicians have already made a big impression on patients with their clinical expertise and compassionate approach to care.

Dr. Cynthia Seffernick attended the Medical College of Ohio, completed her residency at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan, and has been a practicing physician for the last 15 years.

From an early age, Dr. Seffernick knew she wanted to become a doctor — her fascination with science, human anatomy and women’s health has always been a passion.

“I’m very excited to be working at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast.

Fishers is a great place to raise a family, and I’m delighted to be here. It’s full of young families and friendly people — a perfect fit for my practice,” said Dr. Seffernick.

Dr. Elizabeth Nowacki completed her undergraduate degree at Grinnell College, her master’s degree at Indiana University and her medical degree from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine. She’s been a practicing physician for the last eight years.

As a child, Dr. Nowacki spent a great deal of time in and out of the hospital.

As a result, she became fascinated by medicine and cultivated a passion for helping people. She knew at an early age she wanted to become a doctor.

And now, she’s happy to be realizing her dream in Fishers.

“Fishers is home for me, it’s where I was born and raised,” she said.“That’s why I’m so excited about having the opportunity to come here and practice medicine. It’s a community I truly love, and I’m grateful I can help give back.”

To schedule a free get-acquainted visit with Dr. Nowacki or Dr. Seffernick, call the Center for Women’s Health at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast at 317-415-9010.

Meet Dr. Larry Micon, Physician at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast As a native of Munster, Indiana, Dr. Larry Micon has deep roots in the Hoosier state. He received his bachelor’s degree in biologic sciences from Indiana University in Bloomington, and completed his medical degree at the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1982. His residency in general surgery was completed at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, and he became a board certified surgeon in 1988.

Dr. Micon served as director of surgical education at Methodist Hospital and assistant director of Indiana University Surgical Residency between 1990 and 2012. He also served as the co-chairman of surgery at Methodist Hospital for more than 12 years. His clinical expertise lies in the areas of gastrointestinal, hernia and emergency general surgery.

Dr. Micon’s office is located within St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast, Suite 202. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Micon, call 317-415-9330.

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Currently, cancer is the No. 2 killer of Americans, with more than 500,000 people in the After being treated for cancer as a child, FishU.S. and more than 35,000 in Indiana affected ers resident Mark Cannon decided he would in 2012. rather put the memory of the disease behind “I don’t know anyone that will not him. Today, he is a passionate adbe touched by cancer at some point vocate for cancer fundraising and in their life,” Cannon said. As a surresearch. vivor of cancer himself, he said that Cannon is the ACT Lead for the becoming an advocate for cancer 5th Congressional District. An ACT research and prevention programs Lead implements local, state or fed“has been cathartic for me, Instead eral advocacy activity at the congresof focusing on the negative effects sional district level by working with of cancer in my life, I am able to use American Cancer Society Cancer Cannon my experience to help others.”

Action Network staff members and For the past few years, Cannon volunteers. ACS CAN is a nonprofit, has served as the Advocacy Chair for the Relay nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society and is the nation’s leading cancer For Life for Fishers, a fundraising event for ACS. Relay For Life is a 24-hour event held one advocacy organization. Through ACS CAN, Cannon works every day to make cancer issues a day each year; teams form from individuals who walk or run for typically one or two hours per national priority. shift. There also are on-site fundraisers, such as Cannon meets with Congress to lobby for additional funding for the National Institute for a silent auction, food sales and other fun moneymakers at the event, which is 24 hours long, Health and the Center for Disease Control to because, according to Cannon, “cancer never fund cancer research and prevention programs. sleeps.” The next Relay For Life event will be He uses personal stories of those affected by held June 1, 2013, at Holland Park in Fishers. cancer to persuade the legislature.

Cannon encourages residents to choose “Currently, less than 10 percent of the most an organization of their choice in Hamilton promising cancer research is funded by the County or the surrounding counties that need NIH,” Cannon said. “We have to do more to volunteers. ensure that more people survive this deadly “Everyone has gifts and talents that can disease.” benefit the community,” he said. “Everyone At the state level, he has lobbied for a comhas a cause that is important to them and these prehensive smoke-free law to protect Hoosiers organizations need your help. Besides helping from the dangers of second-hand smoke in the others, you will be surprised how much you will workplace. help yourself. To quote Booker T. Washington, “Although a smoke-free law was passed to ‘if you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone protect most workers, it still leaves too many else.’ ” loopholes, such as bars, taverns and casinos,” For more information about the American he said. “We will continue to work with local government agencies to protect all workers from Cancer Society, contact Cannon at mdcannon@hotmail.com, go to www.acscan.org for second-hand smoke.” the American Cancer Society Cancer Action The ACS is also working with the state of Network or www.cancer.org for the American Indiana for tobacco cessation programs, breast Cancer Society. cancer funding, cervical cancer screenings, and

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We invite you to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

Join us as we celebrate the joyous birth of Lord Jesus Christ. Plan on attending Christmas Eve services at Divine Savior Lutheran Church here in Fishers. We are a friendly Bible-based Church that welcomes newcomers with open arms.

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Honey Badger Hoops keeps eyes on improvement during program’s first year

By Dan Domsic • dan@youarecurrent.com A buzz announces a text, and the smartphone comes to life.

A single new text message sits in the inbox. It reads: “Just leaving Lebanon HS. Will be available to talk around 10. if that will work for you. –Dan Reddan” An interview time is hashed out after one of the Fishers High School basketball teams returns home.

When Reddan picks up the phone to talk about one of the teams he coaches and the elements of what he does, he has been working for 15 hours. The day isn’t quite over.

Reddan is an assistant coach for FHS boys’ junior varsity basketball. He teaches biology and botany there, too.

Outside the classroom and away from his official duties as a coach with the school, he is a component of another program, Honey Badger Hoops.

The Honey Badgers are a group of 16 seventh-grade Fishers kids. It’s a team in the Fieldhouse Premier League.

They’re coached by Reddan, Chad Litton and Todd Gee. Three different coaches. Three different backgrounds. A desire to teach basketball fundamentals, work with kids from Fishers at venues where players of all skill levels from all over the map play and weekends full of basketball games are the norm.

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The team was formed earlier this year, with the coaches bringing on enough kids to necessitate a waiting list.

“We want to teach them to be tomorrow’s leaders,” Gee said.

“We want to make sure we’re bringing up good people.”

Gee has coached various sports during the past 23 years. He joined with Reddan and Litton this year, only taking athletes in Fishers with a thirst to improve, playing games against teams that pass through the Fieldhouse every weekend. He coaches as an Coaches focus on childhood development as much as basketball. assistant to give his son the opportunity to learn from somebody besides himself.

Reddan said the goal with Honey Badger Hoops was to be different than Amateur Athletic Union traveling teams, making it a point to spend less time on the move and not worry as much about the numbers they put up on the scoreboard.

E.J. Scisney, 12, started playing for Gee five years ago as part of a different program.

His favorite part of playing with the team is developing as a player – as opposed to the team only focusing on winning.

“We just want to be a better team,” he said.

Jennifer Scisney, E.J.’s mother, said some of the values from the court have rubbed off on other areas of her son’s life, namely in the classroom, where she said he was particularly respectful to other parents and teachers.

Michael Scisney, E.J.’s father, said the coaches hold the same values the parents try to instill in the kids, and the team itself helps hold each other accountable on top of the coaches’ efforts.

Litton said the coaches make sure the kids that play Honey Badger Hoops understand that they can learn much about life by picking up the basketball.

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Reddan said, “Basketball and life are both thinking games.”

Gee said Honey Badger Basketball aims to develop as many Fishers kids as possible – even if it means referring them to other coaches, as the program is already split between two teams.

They want to keep FHS and Hamilton Southeastern High School “hotbeds” of basketball activity, Reddan said.

Playing in various venues around Hamilton County, including the Noblesville Boys and Girls Club, the team is recognizable by their jerseys and name, which reference a Youtube video parodying nature shows, which jokingly states “honey badger don’t care.”

Gee said playing at the Fieldhouse means that the Honey Badgers might lose a lot as they go up against tough teams – something the coaches warned the kids of.

“We told the kids we’re not out here to win, you’re probably going to get beat, probably a lot, but you’re going to get better, and they have,” Gee said. “They collectively have all gotten better, and we’re proud of each and every one of the improvements that they’ve made.” www.currentinfishers.com

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A hole in the parachute It is our position that the elimination of tax deductions by those who itemize charitable donations as a solution to avoiding the fiscal cliff would be devastating to philanthropic organizations and to the millions who benefit. Charitable giving plays an important role in our society and enriches the lives of Americans in countless ways.

According to Giving USA, 30 percent of Americans who itemized their deductions provided $170 billion, 79 percent of the money that individuals donated to nonprofit organizations.

It would appear this golden parachutelike solution to easing the national debt has some major holes. If people who itemize deductions reduce their giving by just 20 percent, it would mean a $34 billion drop in charitable giving - by far the largest decrease since the Great Depression. Ironically, 100 years ago, the federal government devised the charitable deduction to incentivize the wealthy to give at home while national funds were diverted to pay for World War I. Now, the government has taken on the responsibility of funding both; however, can and should it? Not to mention the collateral damage in the form of jobs lost in the nonprofit sector creating a rise in already high national unemployment. Contact your congressperson to preserve the itemized charitable deduction.

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Speaking of the signs

Commentary by Terry Anker

Many years ago, our youngest reached his third birthday without speaking a word. Experts weighed in and medical assessments were done. The prognoses ranged from the concerning to the breathtakingly frightening. After much failed effort to help him find his voice, a young, creative speech pathologist suggested that we attempt to teach him sign language.

Almost immediately, our other son, who is four-and-a-half years older than his brother and who deeply desired to “speak” with him, went to the family computer. In the huntand-peck style that is a hallmark of a 7-yearold, he prodded the device into displaying a modicum of simple gestures that we could, in a sincere if amateurish way, attempt to share with the fledgling communicator.

To our great delight, the toddler took to signing, well, like a duck takes to water. He immediately learned word and symbol after word and symbol. Also immediately he found that humor and goodwill lived in his tiny fingers and that his Dad generated delight with

mistaken gestures, often urging him to “play with his food and eat all of his toys.” Each day brought new understanding of the power of language to communicate, entertain and connect. With his brother at his side, they would roll with laughter over an intentionally misdirected sign. As parents, we were overjoyed that our little boy’s limitation proved mechanical and not cognitive; and we committed to live our lives exactly the same only slightly differently.

With continued work and the passage of time, the youngster eventually started forming simple sounds to pair with his signs. Ultimately, his brain forged a path to his mouth and the spoken words came. No one knows why, and now I’m not sure I care. But I did learn to listen to my kids. What they say matters. It connects us. And, I cherish it.

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

"Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears."

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The Fishers Police Foundation, Inc., has received a $12,000 grant, which, primarily and thankfully, will be deployed against its DARE program for local school-aged children. The Motorola Solutions Foundation’s Public Safety Grants aim to support safety education and training programs for first responders, their families and the general public in the United States and Canada. We couldn’t agree more with George Kehl, Town of Fishers police chief, who stated, “It is imperative that we take a proactive approach in preparing our youth for the future.”

Anything that stems the tide in the war on drug and alcohol abuse, we’re all for. The town’s police department, now 91 officers strong, first began teaching the DARE curriculum in 1991, according to the town. The program teaches students the importance of making good decisions in all areas of their lives and encourages them to become positive role models. Currently, the program is taught to nearly 2,000 intermediate and junior high school students each year.

The police department’s partnership with the Hamilton Southeastern Schools and generous donors ensures students have the best chance for success. We like that!

••• With back-to-back Tuesdays holidays coming – those would be Christmas and New Year’s Day - next week’s Current (the Dec. 25 edition) will be delivered this Saturday, and the following week’s Current (the Jan. 1, 2013) will be delivered Dec. 29. Normal Tuesday delivery resumes Jan. 8, 2013.

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VIEWS Opinion It’s the overall record that should count Commentary by Dan Domsic Students packed Hinkle Fieldhouse to watch the game on giant projector screens. The clock ran down. Gordon Hayward put up the shot.

The shot that would be the subject of analysis and ESPN b-roll footage for some time.

And the ball clangs out. The Butler University Bulldogs were defeated by Duke University in the 2010 NCAA Basketball Championship.

Flash-forward one year, and the heartbreak doesn’t ease. Poor shooting against the University of Connecticut Huskies leads to another championship letdown. It hurt.

Today, a Bulldog squad with only one senior that played in both championship games continues the battle. We’ve seen great games this season. We’ve seen ugly games.

I’ve seen so many different attitudes, all from my couch on the north side of Indy. Hope is mine. Others are agitated over rough losses.

How people cope with defeat and success is fascinating. The world of sports seems so black and white. Your team wins, or it loses.

But at the end of the day, there are always shades of grey. As basketball season goes on, a win over one team isn’t as impressive or vice versa.

That concept holds true in other aspects of life. At the end of the season (life), it’s the overall record – not individual games that counts.

Some will remember certain games (milestones or events) more than others, whether they were

successes or failures, and there’s nothing an individual can do about that.

Looking back on Butler’s championship tournament runs, they compose two small moments in a bigger chain of events for me – my time at Butler.

That first run was special. Everyone on campus was happy. The second run was amazing in that everyone on campus could say “Oh, we’ve done this before.”

As such, Butler Basketball is an aspect of my “overall record” at Butler. It helped my career and time at school seem extraordinary.

Even though my team lost, I still look back at the games as something I bore witness to and have the special privilege of saying that I was there when it happened.

Was every part of my “overall record” at Butler amazing? Absolutely not, but the fact is I can look back, take the good with the bad and be stronger for it. The best part is if I can take the right attitude, it is applicable to everything going forward.

Applying that idea to work and life is a goal worth aiming for, and one that I’m admittedly distracted from when I’m watching Butler Basketball from my couch and hollering.

Dan Domsic is the managing editor of Current in Fishers. You may contact him at dan@youarecurrent. com

Stance against Buffett is wrong

Editor, The owners of Current are wrong about Warren Buffett (From the Backshop, Current, Dec. 11.) He’s 82 years old. So, let’s say he started in business at age 22, right out of college. This means he began his business career in 1952.

Back then, the top marginal individual tax rate was 90 percent. Lyndon Johnson dropped that rate to just 70 percent in 1964. Ronald Reagan lowered the top marginal tax rate to 50 percent in 1982 and eventually to 28 percent in 1988.

It slowly increased to 39.6 percent at the end of the Clinton administration (coincidentally,

the last time the U.S. had a balanced budget). George W. Bush reduced it to 35 percent for the period 2003 through 2012 (ironically, while waging two wars). Now, President Barack Obama (and Warren Buffett) advocates raising this rate back to the 39.6 percent of the late Clinton years. So don’t tell me Buffett built his fortune when taxes on the rich were low, and now that he’s made his billions, he wants to raise them. He wants to raise them to help balance the budget, but he made his money when tax rates were much higher.

Andy Ray, 46032

Community leaders come together to brighten holidays Editor, In the spirit of Thanksgiving, several dedicated members of the Hamilton County community gathered recently to raise money and help victims of crime and abuse. On behalf of Prevail, I would like to express our thanks for the recent fundraiser held at 3Ds’ Pub & Café in Carmel. U.S. Foods donated the provisions, Barometer Soup performed, Glazer’s, Pearl Vodka and Triton Brewing donated libations, numerous individuals and businesses donated goods and services, and bringing it all together was Erin Heller of 3Ds’ Pub & Café and Brian Kelly and Steve Greenberg, owners of Current Publishing. What fantastic assets Erin, Brian and Steve are to our communities.

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Most special to me was, on the eve of the day we gathered with families as thankful and grateful Americans, patrons of 3Ds’ joined invited guests and gave generously by buying items at the auction and graciously donated to help victims of verbal, physical and sexual abuse. Please visit www.Prevailinc.com or call Prevail to learn how Prevail helps break the cycle of abuse. Be prepared to be shocked at how often violence toward children and women happens right here in Hamilton County. Please consider this 25year, local not-for-profit in your year-end giving.

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I usually post a list on my refrigerator of the things in my life that are presently missing.

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The garage door opener: The way I get into my house from the car is through the garage.

And, I’d have no reason to bring the garage door opener with me when I got out of the car. Ergo (whatever, that means), the garage door opener must still have been in the car. I raced out to the garage, threw open the doors to my SUV and scoured every inch. I never found it, but at least I know the opener has to be in the car. So

it’s not lost. I crossed “garage door opener” off my list.

My car keys: I looked for my car keys for two hours. I couldn’t find them. I then applied a similar logic to that of the missing garage door opener. First, I observed that I was home. I further noted that just the day before, I was somewhere else. Then, I did that ergo thing again and realized that the only way to get from where I was to my house was in my car. Once again, a great weight was lifted (I wish it had been the garage door), and I knew my car keys had to be in the house. I crossed keys off my list.

Christmas presents for my wife: I shopped early this holiday season and then hid everything. Now I can’t find the gifts I bought her back in November. I did find the watch and the fuzzy slippers I stashed in the back of my closet, but those were her gifts from last year. I always buy her the exact items she wants, but it looks like this Christmas I’m a year behind. Maybe I’m just losing it.

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I’m not kidding. I recently participated in a holiday basketball game for charity (which, for those of you who still think of me as an antiPTO mom who never volunteers, does count as using my free time for good instead of evil!) and two days later, I can barely move without hearing the pops and crackling of boneon-bone action from my aforementioned leg joints. I may be 40, but I’m way too young to go bionic (“We can rebuild her!”)

The funniest part of my pain is that, heading into the big game, I harbored some crazy notion that I was still pretty good. Like I ever was! When I played in high school (many, many years ago) the only positive comment the coach could come up with was “she’s strong defensively.” I never controlled the ball particularly well, and preferred to pass rather than shoot, even when given a wide-open opportunity. On the rare occasion that I did find myself under the basket with nary an opponent in sight, I’d become so excited about my impending goal that I’d end up chucking the ball up over the backboard. I could play all positions though, and even started at center a few times. The point is, in my mind, I was confident I would impress a few coworkers. I was also fairly

certain that despite my advanced age, I could easily run up and down the court.

Fast-forward to the second quarter. I subbed in, the only female in the game, and quickly swapped out my goal of “high-scorer” for “sole survivor.” In just five minutes, I quite literally considered vomiting, having a heart attack, and stroking out. I couldn’t catch my breath, my stomach felt like I’d been punched, and my leg muscles seized up as soon as I took the bench at the half.

And yet, come fourth quarter, I headed back in to the fray! God help me, I don’t know how I managed to stay upright. With Doo and the kids looking on though, I hobbled off that court with dignity and headed straight for the nearest bottle of Advil.

My stats totaled one rebound and one turnover. I’m still downing Motrin like candy. I’ve had to wear flats all this week because I can’t safely walk in heels and forget about taking the stairs. So, Santa, since I already received the gift of humility, could I please just have some new knees? Peace out.

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Christmas is one week away, are you ready?

You know the basic fall back items – books, clothes (please know correct sizes), scarfs, jewelry and even fruitcake. You still have plenty of time to buy and ship presents so gift cards, downloadable gifts and online subscriptions aren’t the only options. Here are a few suggestions if you’re stuck: Handmade – Time may not be on your side, but nothing says you care about someone as much as a homemade gift and there are tons of options – food, ornaments, cocoa/dessert mixes in a jar or bag, even coupons. This gift is really as fun and imaginative as you let yourself

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Did you find that perfect gift and want to make sure it makes it there in time for Christmas? The most important date to remember is Saturday. That is your absolute last day to ship in time for Christmas; although you’ll have to send it express mail to guarantee Christmas Eve delivery. If you don’t want to pay the extra shipping costs, just make sure it’s dropped off by Thursday to ship regular first class.

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Take in a show – With the variety of theaters and music venues around us, why not buy tickets to an upcoming show (or a gift certificate if nothing strikes your fancy.) Most venues provide online ticket purchase, so pick out some seats and then wrap up a copy of the show’s CD with a print out of the tickets. If you can’t find the show’s CD, most are available from iTunes.

Movie night – Instead of battling the crowds and packed malls, create a fun night in with a huge bucket of microwave-ready popcorn, soda bottles, large boxes of candy and a movie. If you aren’t sure of what DVD or Blu Ray they might like, give them a subscription to Netflix or another online movie subscription. A bottle of wine can also replace the soda for adult recipients.

Coffee bar – Have a friend addicted to java? Help them out by giving them a coffee bar at home. Start by picking up some different flavors of coffee beans at any of the local stores.

Then pick up some different flavors of sugars.

Top it off by picking up some flavored syrups from a coffee shop or grocery store. Let your friends have their own coffee shop in their own kitchens.

Week of restaurants – Forget the “12 Days of Christmas” and try a week of new restaurants. We all get stuck in a rut and become too comfortable with the same restaurants and

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• We’ll help you find where the nearest post office is located and the holiday hours through New Year’s Day. menus. With so many options in Hamilton County and Indianapolis (and more opening all the time), pick a week in January and map out seven restaurants neither you nor your recipient have ever tried. Look for a variety and ones that are close to home so you can easily go back. If your schedule is too busy, pick a day and then go weekly for two months.

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By Mark Johnson • mark@youarecurrent.com This holiday season, bright colors, music, songs, and entertainment will be on full display in malls, groceries, offices, and homes. Yet, the most dazzling and dynamic of all holiday spectacles may well take place at Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts. It is there that the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will introduce its production of “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” the Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice musical which is based on the Biblical story of Joseph, his family, and, of course, his striking “coat of many colors.”

The musical extravaganza will run now through Jan. 5, 2013, with both evening and afternoon performances. The production has generated a great deal of buzz and excitement throughout the local arts community as this will be the first ever presentation of the musical at the Center for the Performing Arts.

“Joseph” is a high-energy, electrifying feast for the eyes and ears, and a modern family classic. Last Wednesday’s spirited and enthusiastic dress rehearsal itself proved worthy of praise and anticipation. Shortly before the rehearsal, Civic Producing Director Michael Lasley and “Joseph” star Patrick Clements sat down for a conversation regarding the production and their involvement.

“We’re definitely ready for an audience. We have been through eight-and-a-half weeks of rehearsal and it looks good, ready to go,” Lasley said laughing. “We have a cast of 26 performers, three different children’s choirs, plus a 10-piece orchestra. It’s a bit of a monster, but it’s gone very well. There’s been a lot of planning this time around. We have a wonderful choreographer, Nicole Beck, who has choreo20 | December 18, 2012

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Lasley also has high praise for the Arts Center in Carmel, noting the perks of the change in venue.

“This gives us an opportunity to put a fresh spin on it for a new audience,” he said. “We now have a much bigger stage, intelligent lighting. We’re absolutely thrilled to have at our disposal this state of the art facility. It also gives us an opportunity to freshen it up for our repeat audience.”

For Clements, a 2012 graduate of Butler University, “keeping it fresh for the audience” is a crucial element of his work.

“You can find something new in each performance,” he explained. “In this role, I have so many opportunities to react to things in the show, for on the spot reactions. Once the audience sees it, and you can hear them pick up on it that brings an energy. It creates an ebb and flow that keeps it fresh each night. That audience en-

ergy is what makes a live performance special.”

When asked what they would like for the audience to take away from each performance, both Clements and Lasley offered their expectations.

“I like for the audience to take away an experience that they would like to repeat, to see more of it,” Clements said.

“When the audience walks out that door,” Lasley explained, gesturing toward the exit, “I want them to be happy! This is a show that has so much energy and that is so upbeat, I want to make sure that when they leave they feel entertained.”

Brent Marty, director of music and education, is confident in the production.

“This is Civic’s 12th production of the show, my seventh time, and it’s as good as it’s ever been. We have maestro Trevor Fanning conducting the orchestra, as well as some new cast members. The show is so appealing to adults and children. It has so many different styles of music, there really is something for everyone.”

Marty also acknowledged the dedication of the cast.

“It takes a lot of hard work to get to this point,” he said. “The music does not stop, so the cast gets a huge workout!”

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat When: 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, now through Jan. 5, 2013 Tickets: $44 ($34; under 18 years old) Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, 3 Center Green, Carmel • 843-3800 www.TheCenterForThePerformingArts.org

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Carmel: Festival of Carols • This Saturday at the Palladium (1 Center Green, Carmel), the 150 member Indianapolis Symphonic Choir welcomes the holiday season with their annual holiday show featuring arrangements of “Joy to the World,” “Away in a Manger” and more. The choir will be joined by the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Butler University’s men’s a cappella group Out of the Dawg House, Circle City Rings handbell choir and the Greenfield Central High School Madrigal Singers.

Tickets range in price from $20 to $38. For more information, call 843-3800 or visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

Fishers: End of World Party • Head to Pinheads for the End of World Party. If the Mayans are right and the world ends this month, don’t you want to spend your final moments with friends and live music (Travis Feaster Duo)? The specific venue is Louie’s Bar & Restaurant (13825 Britton Park Rd.).

The party kicks off at 9 p.m. For more information, call 773.9988.

Noblesville: The 12 Homes of Christmas • Noblesville Preservation Alliance’s inaugural The 12 Homes of Christmas runs from 6 to 9 p.m. nightly. This holiday driving tour will focus on the exterior of 12 showcase homes, each from one of Noblesville’s historic neighborhoods. Cost is free, but online voting for best decoration is $1 and is a tax-deductible donation to NPA. For more information, call 426-1672 or visit www.noblesvillepreservation.com.

Westfield: Be a Watercolor Artist! • Artist Jan Roland teaches a class in Watercolor Painting and Techniques at the Westfield Washington Public Library, 333 W. Hoover St., at 10:15 a.m. Thursday.

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Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt • Merchants in the arts district will decorate the houses which can be seen in each of their windows. Pick up a clue sheet at Tea Buds Brewing Co., 111 W. Main St., Carmel, and find the answers to each clue on the festive houses. When you are finished, you will be entered into a drawing for baskets filled with gingerbread treats. The Simply Sweet Shoppe will treat each child who participates with a goody bag. • Each day through Saturday • 30 N. Rangeline Rd., Carmel • 571-2787 • http://carmelartsanddesign.com/ FEATURES/holiday/ “A Christmas Carol” • Visit Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre 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 The 12 Homes of Christmas • Noblesville Preservation Alliance presents a holiday driving tour, showcasing the exterior of twelve homes, each from one of Noblesville’s historic neighborhoods. • 6 to 9 p.m. daily. • Cost: Free, but online voting for best decoration is $1 and is a tax-deductible donation to NPA • Maps are $1 at various local stores • 426-1672 • www.noblesvillepreservation.com

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Wine Wednesday • Looking for a little pick me up at the midweek point? Hearthstone Coffee House & 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 Coffee House & Pub • 8235 E. 116th St., Fishers • 436-7049 Gingerbread Village • Oh, do you know the Gingerbread Man? Look for him while you stroll through this yummy gingerbread village created by both amateurs and professionals at Conner Prairie. Your whole family will be counting all the gumdrops, peppermints and colorful candies used to make these icing-covered masterpieces every Thursday to Sunday (Closed Dec. 24 and 25) • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • $6 (event is free with price of general admission for ages 2 and up) • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org

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Carmel Repertory Theater presents “Scrooge: The Musical” • The stage musical created in 1992 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. Leslie Bricusse, who wrote the music and lyrics, was nominated for an Academy Award for the song score he wrote for the 1970 musical film Scrooge; many were carried over for the musical. • 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and www.currentinfishers.com

2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday • The Studio Theater, 355 City Center Dr., Carmel • Cost: $22-$25 • 8433800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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“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 are told entirely in song, blending 50’s Rock-n-Roll, Country Western, Calypso, Pop and French Chanson. • 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday • Tarkington Theater, 3 Center Green, Carmel • $34-$44 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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Conner Prairie by Candlelight • Celebrate Christmas as it was more than 175 years ago: Meet new friends in Prairietown on a guided, hour-long tour of their homes by candlelight. Join the Ullman’s Hanukkah celebration, head to a bonfire at the center of the town and visit the Campbell’s holiday party. • Staggered start times between 6 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • $11-$15 • 776-6006 or 800-966-1936 • www.connerprairie.org

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Festival of Carols • Featuring the 150-voice Indianapolis Symphonic Choir with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and the Circle City Ringers, “Festival of Carols” is the Hoosier concert annually creating new holiday traditions for kids from 1 to 92. • 3 and 8 p.m. (8 p.m. sold out) • Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • $15-$38 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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Breakfast with Santa • Kids of all ages can experience the thrill of meeting Santa while enjoying a hot breakfast buffet. Sing-a-long with holiday favorites and cherish the memory with a photo of your kids with Santa. Reservations are required • 9 and 10:30 a.m. • The Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St., Carmel • $18.50 per person • 843-9850

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A Beef & Boards Christmas at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre • The theatre’s annual holiday show presents a singing and dancing tradition in a variety show format. • 1:30 and 7 p.m. • 8 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday • 1 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday • 1:30 p.m. on Saturday • Starting at $37 • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com/

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Duke Energy ‘Yuletide Celebration’ at Hilbert Circle Theatre • Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s annual holiday musical includes singing and dancing acts featuring tap dancing Santas and songs from “Elf: The Musical.” • 2 and 6 p.m. • 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday • 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday • 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis • Staring at $25 for children (4-12) and $40 for adults • 639-4300 • www.indianapolissymphony.org/ New Year’s Eve Celebration 2012 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre • Ring in the New Year with a dinner buffet and a performance of Arsenic & Old Lace; enjoy a glass of champagne, balloons dropping from the ceiling at midnight and live music by Blue Bus band; dance the evening away, but don’t forget to stay for the breakfast buffet. • Contact Beef & Boards for more information • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • $75 per person • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com/

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Trouble with the Curve • PG-13, 111 minutes Commentary by Chris Lloyd Fair warning: I’m much higher on “Trouble with the Curve” than most film critics, and apparently hold a loftier opinion of it than audiences did.

This drama starring Clint Eastwood as an aging baseball scout losing his eyesight only garnered modest interest at the box office, and only scored 52 percent on Rotten Tomatoes’ aggregation of critic opinions. But I found it one of the most emotionally satisfying journeys I experienced in 2012, even if the screenplay is a little shaky on the details.

It’s perhaps Eastwood’s most sensitive performance, in which he shows real vulnerability and weakness. Gus Lobel may be ornery, but he loves the game like gospel and has the ability to

see things others can’t - at least he could before macular degeneration set in.

His daughter Mickey (Amy Adams) agrees to follow him on a big scouting trip to act as his eyes, and they struggle to reconnect after years of estrangement. Meanwhile, a former pitching prospect named Johnny (Justin Timberlake) who blew his arm out and became a scout, tags along as a rival and a love interest.

Despite some occasionally shaky storytelling, this film throws heat.

Movie: B+ Read more of Chris Lloyd’s review of current films and DVDs at www. captaincritic.blogspot.com or www. thefilmyap.com.

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Eddie’s soups are made fresh daily, and feature that great home-cooking taste. Want more? That’s good because Eddie’s also features salads, sandwiches, subs, and wraps. Make certain to save some room for one of Sandra Mae’s desserts made from scratch. You’ll also want to check out some of the great gifts at Eddie’s. If you’re in a hurry, you can also call ahead for carry out.

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Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 2 green onions, white and green parts, chopped; 1 (10-ounces) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Plain dry bread crumbs; 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper; 1 cup small-crumbled feta cheese; 2 tbsp. toasted pine nuts, chopped; 12 sheets frozen phyllo dough, defrosted; 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a medium sauté pan, add the onion, and cook for 5 minutes over mediumlow heat. Add the green onions and cook for another 2 minutes until they are wilted but still green. Meanwhile, add the thawed and drained spinach to a large mixing bowl. When the onions are done, add them to the bowl. Mix in the eggs, Parmesan cheese, 1 1/2 tablespoons bread

crumbs, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Gently fold in the feta and the pine nuts. Place one sheet of phyllo dough flat on a work surface.

Brush the dough lightly with butter. Working quickly, place another sheet of phyllo on top of the first, and brush it lightly with butter. Continue this process until you have a stack of 4 sheets of phyllo. Cut the stack of phyllo in half lengthwise (I found a pizza cutter useful for this step). Place 1/3 cup of the spinach filling on the shorter end and roll the phyllo up diagonally as if folding a flag. Then fold the triangle of phyllo over straight and then diagonally again.

Continue folding the first diagonally and then straight until you reach the end of the sheet.

The filling should be totally enclosed. Continue assembling phyllo layers and folding the filling until all of the filling is used. Place on a sheet pan, seam sides down. Brush the tops with melted butter, sprinkle with flaked salt (I used kosher) and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the phyllo is browned and crisp. Serve hot. - annie-eats.com

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Ingredients: White sugar crystals, preferably coarse; 2 cups store-bought eggnog, chilled; 1/2 cup brandy; 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 scoops vanilla ice cream; 4 cinnamon sticks Directions: Dampen the rims of 4 martini glasses and then line the rims with sugar crystals. Combine eggnog, brandy, amaretto, nutmeg, and ice cream in a blender; process until smooth. Pour mixture into martini glasses and garnish each glass with a whole cinnamon stick. -Foodnetwork.com

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Adding teens to insurance policies Duke Energy donates $20,000 to Good Samaritan Network Commentary by Jamie Ianigro Question from Michael M. from West Clay: My son will be getting his license in less than a month. How do I add him to my policy, and what can I do to make sure I don’t have to get a second job to afford it?

Response from Jamie Ianigro: Adding a teen to your insurance policy is not the thing to do if you’re looking to keep your insurance costs down. A couple of things can be done to make sure you are getting the best price. First, make sure your teen keeps his grades up. A good majority of carriers offer discounts for teens that maintain a “B” average or higher. Next, make sure your teen completes a Driver’s Ed class. Finally, make sure you pay attention to our claim prevention ideas and follow all of the current laws and regulations.

Adding a new driver to your policy is as easy as giving your independent the new driver’s license number, name and the vehicle that they will be driving. If you’re adding a new vehicle, we will also need the VIN (vehicle identification number) for the new auto.

The type of vehicle your teen drives is a major driver of the cost of coverage. It’s a pretty simple concept. The car you want them to drive (a four-door sedan) is going to cost a lot less to insure when compared to the car they want to drive (a sports car.)

The leading cause of death for U.S. teens is motor vehicle crashes. Teens are at risk because they are more likely to drive aggressively, to not wear seatbelts and to underestimate the dangers associated with hazardous driving situations. When we talk about claim prevention, we’re talking about minimizing the risk of those three things.

The most straight forward approach to prevention is to just put it all down on paper and create a Teen-Parent Driving Contract. The contract will spell out your expectations on anything you feel like addressing along with the punishment for breaking the contract. The contract should address: • Make sure every person in the vehicle is wearing a seatbelt.

• Never use a cell phone while driving.

• Limit the number of passengers in the vehicle.

• Make sure you are familiar with our current Graduated Drivers License laws (current laws and regulations can be viewed at www.iihs.org).

Duke Energy donated $20,000 to Hamilton County’s Good Samaritan Network to help county residents in need.

“Good Samaritan provides lifechanging help in our community,” Duke Energy District Manager Mark LaBarr said. “It’s a strong, supportive network that assisted nearly 19,000 Hamilton County families last year.”

Good Samaritan is a far-reaching network of 32 Hamilton County food pantries and 64 social service agencies that work with township trustees to coordinate and deliver help to families and individuals. The network offers aid such as food donations, help with buying medication, emergency car repairs, and assistance with rent, mortgage and utility payments. Good Sa-

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Stock tip – Officesupply retailer Staples is struggling to grow sales right now. Tough competition against Office Depot and OfficeMax, as well as online sites such as Amazon is crimping financial results, and a past acquisition in Europe also isn’t helping. However, Staples. com is one of the most popular retail websites, and the company could see better prospects when the economy turns around. The P/E ratio of below 9 reflects this is a turnaround play, and the dividend yield of 3.8% can be collected until sales recover. – Ryan C. Fuhrmann, CFA, via finance.yahoo. com. Contact him at yan@fuhrmanncapital. com. Fuhrmann did not own shares at the time of writing.

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Auctioning talent – A company called DeveloperAuction now auctions off coders and engineers to tech companies in an effort to quench their thirst for workers. A group of 88 engineers was given a total of $30 million in job offers last month. – forbes. com Politics and pizza – According to a marketing survey concerning “brand perception in the marketplace,” the brand identity of Papa John’s took a major hit after Election Day. CEO John Schnatter was a critic of Obamacare that received media attention concerning cutting – or later, speculating on cutting – employee hours because of it. Schnatter went back and forth on the issue, going as far as publishing an editorial in “The Huffington Post” stating the company would honor the Affordable Care Act. – www. forbes.com Retail space – As many as 17 years ago, commercial buildings took up 58.8 billion square feet of “floor space” in the United States. That’s bigger than the State of Delaware. – www.forbes.com

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Season’s greetings, and other holiday tips Commentary by Jordan Fischer It’s nearing the end of the year again, and that means a unique set of grammar challenges: Christmas cards.

Sure, they could be Hanukkah cards, or Kwanzaa cards, or Eid Mubarak cards, or New Year’s cards, or just simply holiday cards. Heck, they could even be “happy December” cards, for all I care. Good grammar still is good grammar, and I think we can all agree it’s already political enough as it is. I mean, I’m still getting passionate letters about my British versus American punctuation rules column. (I wish.)

If you’re anything like my mother, your holiday cards went out weeks ago, were probably handmade and included a wonderful, personalized message for each recipient. If you’re anything like me, you’ve just realized Christmas is a week away. Guess it’s time to resort to holiday e-mails …

So, here’s the question: Do you wish your friends “season’s greetings,” or “seasons greetings?” After all, the greetings don’t really belong to the season, right?

Our dear friend Microsoft Word will point you toward “season’s greetings,” and it will be correct. I’m confident you’re dying to know why, though. Here we see the genitive case, which is used when a noun modifies another noun. As we said before, the greetings don’t

belong to the season; they belong to you as you give them out. However, the greetings are undeniably “of ” the season, so to speak. There are no season’s greetings without the season in question. The genitive case allows us to show this quasi-possessive relationship, and my mom gets a nice opening line for her Christmas cards.

Staying in the holiday spirit, once you’ve gotten past your opening “merry Christmas” or “happy New Year,” should you capitalize those phrases in the middle of a sentence? For example, would you write, “We all wish you a Merry Christmas!” It’s tempting, I know. So often we see those phrases used as standalone sentences with both words capitalized. But “merry,” “happy,” “joyous,” whatever adjective you want to place before the holiday, they’re all just that: simple adjectives. Thus, we write, “Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.”

And, in case you don’t read my ink again before 2013, please do have a pleasant trip into the New Year and a wonderful time celebrating whichever holidays you choose. Personally, I try to hit them all – as long as the food is good.

Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for Current Publishing.

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

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Design trends are increasingly leaning toward “thinking big.” From overstuffed furnishings, to wide floorings and expansive wall art, oversized pieces have experienced a boom in popularity.

So what’s the secret behind this craze? To put it simply, large pieces create an immediate impact in a room. They instantly draw attention and create a focal point.

Contrary to what you might think, largescale pieces give the illusion of spaciousness and increased size. It’s true; large pieces can make rooms look bigger. Best of all, this design strategy can work in any type of space. Here are a few suggestions for items that can be supersized for maximum design impact.

First, consider buying a piece of oversized furniture. A large ottoman or chair can create intimacy in a large room that has high ceilings or windows. These pieces can also look great in a room with limited space. Instead of buying multiple pieces of small furniture, consider arranging the room around one or two large pieces. It will make the limited space look more open and less cluttered.

One large lighting fixture can light up an entire room and make an exciting design statement.

Instead of small pendant lights, place an oversized chandelier in the dining area or the kitchen to create a sophisticated, yet contemporary look.

In the past, most wallpaper was created with small, intricate prints. But today, large-print

wallpaper is an excellent, new alternative. Designers have created wallpapers that feature oversized art or photography. You could also choose to decorate the walls using oversized hanging art or mirrors. Large mirrors are very popular because they can reflect the light in the room, making it look larger and brighter.

In terms of flooring, many homeowners are choosing hardwood flooring and tile designed with wider or larger pieces. Larger flooring pieces look more modern and sleek, while giving the illusion that the room is bigger. You could also choose an oversized area rug. If your style tastes change, simply swapping out a rug can change the entire look of a room.

Oversized pieces will create a dramatic and spacious look. Be pragmatic and install only a limited number of pieces for maximum impact.

Otherwise, it might look like your home belongs on the set of Alice in Wonderland!

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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