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Parks & Recreation sends out Fun Guide – The Fishers Parks & Recreation Winter 2013 Fun Guide was distributed early this month. It lists programming and more going on in town. Pick an extra one up at the Fishers Train Station Welcome Center, 11601 Municipal Dr. or visit www. fishers.in.us/parks for more information.

Fishers native makes Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology – Rebecca Turgeon, a Fishers native and first-year student at the New York school, was named to the Dean’s List. She’s a student in its B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.

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HSE Royal Edition, Sensation perform at chamber luncheon

Tailgating for Christmas – Do people actually tailgate for Christmas? Well, they may if they attend a bowl game that takes them away from home during the Christmas season.

If they’re visiting a warm weather climate, why wouldn’t they make their Christmas dinner a tailgate party? Joe Drozda writes this week about things to consider if you are still able to tailgate.

The Hamilton Southeastern Royal Edition and Royal Sensation choirs performed at this month’s Fishers Chamber of Commerce Luncheon to close out the year. (Photos by Dan Domsic)

The Royal Edition has male and female performers.

Gateway designs – Town of Fishers Director of Community Development Tom Dickey (@fishers_Tom) tweeted a concept of new gateway signs for town entrances last week.

Head to Twitter to join the conversation and give feedback.

Mass Transit in Hamilton County – Current columnist Jim Blessing gives his thoughts on mass transit in Hamilton County in his latest column. Visit www.currentinfishers. com for his rundown.

Catch up with David CaIN – Head online to www.currentinfishers.com to get some business perspective from Dough columnist David Cain.

Coffee hours cancelled – Coffee hours with Managing Editor Dan Domsic are cancelled for this week, as well as New Year’s Day. Please feel free to contact him at dan@ youarecurrent.com or @CI_Fishers on Twitter for concerns, news tips or if you’d just like to say “hi.”

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FPD captain completes FBI program – Captain Ed Gebhart of FPD recently graduatd from the 251st Session of the FBI National Academy at Quantico, Va. Visit www.currentinfishers.com for more details.

Big dividends – Promoting Hamilton County as a place to visit and play has yielded a great return on investment, according to the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau, which reported recently that its 2012 advertising campaign generated about 52,000 trips to Hamilton County which equaled an economic impact of $25 million and a return of 58 tourism dollars for every advertising dollar spent.

Did you know the HCCVB spent about 50 cents for each potential visitor household targeted in most cities? To find out more, visit www.currentinfishers.com

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Government

Students interact with legislators at conference

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com

For the 16th year, high school students from Hamilton County got an up-close and personal view of state government during the Luke Kenley Leadership Conference held at the Statehouse Dec. 7.

State Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville) annually invites high school junior and senior leaders hand-picked by their principals from Senate District 20 to his Indianapolis convention, where they’re given the opportunity to meet with state government officials. This year, students from eight Hamilton County schools interacted with Gov.-Elect Mike Pence, Secretary of State Connie Lawson and State Sens.

Jean Breaux (D-Indianapolis), Doug Eckerty (R-Yorktown) and Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis).

“This annual event gives young Hoosiers in our area special access to current state officials, who teach them about scholarship, fellowship and leadership through stories of their own experiences,” Kenley said. “My hope is this conference will inspire our students to continue excelling in school and become future leaders in their communities.”

These students also participated in a breakout session at the conference during which they discussed what they believed to be Indiana’s most important issues. Job and workforce training, small business incentives, education and mental health issues all made their list.

In total, 22 students attended and were honored with certificates of achievement for completing the leadership conference: • Carmel High School: seniors Chris Johnson and Race Johnson, and juniors Jessica Chiang and George Gemelas.

• Fishers High School: seniors Erin Lattimer and Dustin Meeks.

• Guerin Catholic High School: seniors Austin Arceneaux and Luke Labus.

• Hamilton Heights High School: senior Kelly Moorhous, and junior Leah Knapp.

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COMMUNITY The Commute Funding approved for new I-69 exit at 106th Street

By Dan Domsic • dan@youarecurrent.com After a unanimous vote at last week’s Fishers Town Council meeting, a new exit off I-69 at 106th Street is in Fishers’ future.

The deal includes $8-million worth of funding from Fishers, alongside $2 million provided

by Hamilton County.

To round out capital for the project, INDOT will supply $15 million.

“The Town of Fishers has been fiscally conservative throughout the recession and has built up a financial position where we could start reinvesting in our community in key locations,” Town Manager Scott Fadness said at the meeting.

An early rendering of the new exit depicts it as a roundabout, similar in design to those found on Keystone Parkway in Carmel. It’s subject to change with construction not starting until late 2014 or early 2015.

Fadness said design would take place throughout 2013 and most of 2014.

Council member Pete Peterson called the new exit a “game-changer” for Fishers.

According to council action forms from Fadness, the town sees the opportunity as one that will ease traffic in the area and open up access to 300 acres of undeveloped land.

Fadness later said the land would eventually be developed one or way or another, and when that occurs further gridlock will follows.

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Early rendering of proposed interchange later mitigates traffic and gets development going faster, adding to the school and community tax base, he said.

Down the road, a new roundabout will be constructed at Crosspoint Boulevard and 106th Street, and one is also in the works for 106th Street and Cumberland Road.

“From an economic development standpoint, this is certainly going to affect and impact in a great way the community of Fishers and certainly will deal with the ongoing communications we receive from residents saying, ‘What can we do about I-69?’ ” council member Renee Cox said.

George said the new exit would give commuters an alternate method of getting around the area, eliminating the need to frequent the same two intersections.

Fishers Town Council President Scott Faultless said he was excited for the project since part of the council’s job was to make sure infrastructure was in place that made it possible for investment to freely flow into Fishers.

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What happened: A request to approve expenditure from the Geist Annexation Improvement Board fund was voted upon outside of the consent agenda What it means: This was originally an item on the consent agenda, a group of items voted upon by the slate. The Town of Fishers community development department and the board worked together to have a logo for the Geist district to be designed. The bill, $2,500, was approved.

What happened: Federal and state lobbying contracts were approved in the consent agenda What it means: According to a council action form from Deputy Town Manager Nathan George, contracts for lobbying have been held by Barnes & Thornburg, LLP in the past. This year, “to make administration of the contracts easier” they were lumped into three different contracts for the year – federal lobbying, state legislative lobbying and state executive branch lobbying. The contracts total a budgeted expenditure of $138,000. One contract will be given a run time of Nov. 1 to Oct. 31 to get in line with the Lobbying Registration Commission.

What happened: First reading of a salary ordinance What it means: The salary ordinance was originally slated to have first, second and third reading at the meeting. Council member Renee Cox voiced concerns about lack of notice on particulars included in the ordinance, which sets minimum and maximum bi-weekly salaries for town employees at different grades.

These maximums do not reflect what each individual is actually paid. Cox requested the current pay level of the town manager, clerk-treasurer and director of community development. Human Resources Director Cici Hendrix did not have the actual figures handy, but the maximum biweekly-salary for the town manager and community development director under this ordinance would be $5,384.62. The clerk-treasurer’s maximum bi-weekly salary would be $3,540.79. Also included in the ordinance were grade changes, title changes and deleted titles, according to a memo. Second reading was scheduled for las Friday as the ordinance had to be approved before 2013.

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What happened: An ordinance for Fishers Town Council redistricting was approved What it means: The districts in Fishers were redistricted for “numerical balance,” according to a council action form from Tom Dickey, director of community development. The redistricting took the 2010 U.S. Census population totals into account. Town legal counsel Jennifer Messer said it was required by state law following the census. The town will have to redistrict again when it comes time to transition from a town to a second-class city.

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Philanthropy

Don’t forget to notice volunteers Commentary by Larry Lannan

Christmas is a time of giving. This quote from author Peg Bracken says it best, “Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.”

Time and love also are the ingredients that make up the volunteers who regularly serve our Fishers community.

The gifts provided by these volunteers allow Fishers to have many of the programs we often take for granted. It’s a big part of what makes Fishers such a special place to live Would we have Conner Prairie without volunteers? Would we have our excellent Fishers youth athletic programs without volunteers?

Would the YMCA in Fishers be successful without volunteers?

As we count our blessings at Christmastime, take a moment to think about the volunteers you encounter. Think about the volunteer coach for your child’s team. Think about the volunteer allowing your family to enjoy the local YMCA. Think about the volunteer making your visit to

Conner Prairie a special experience for your family.

Think about volunteers during the holiday season and give them a card or a note. Even a smile and a thank you will go a long way in making a volunteer feel special. Volunteers should feel special because they are special.

It’s been my privilege to profile volunteers contributing to our civic life in Fishers. As long as Current asks, I’ll continue in 2013 to provide these stories of people so giving of their time and talents.

Allow me to thank the editors of Current for the gift of allowing me to write this column.

And allow me a special thanks to Current in Fishers Editor Dan Domsic for profiling my local news blog and asking me to write about volunteers in the Fishers community. Those have been Dan’s special gifts to me.

Larry Lannan is an active news blogger in Fishers. For his views and coverage, visit larryinfishers.com.

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This Christmas season, Boy Scouts of America Troop 109 was able to sell 530 Christmas trees to patrons at a Marsh grocery store at Allisonville Road and 116th Street.

Scott Gamble, a scout’s parent, said Marsh provided the troop with the trees, and the scouts in turn cut and loaded them up for customers.

Scott said it was entertaining to watch the scouts cut their first tree and put the whole thing together.

“It’s good life experience for them,” he said.

Scoutmaster John Rambach said the troop started selling the trees the Friday after Thanksgiving and sold their last one last Tuesday. It’s a 22-year-old tradition. At one point in the early years, they bought their own trees to sell.

Marsh makes a flat donation to the troop which is divided among the kids that worked the sale based on the amount of time they put in. Scott said the money raised was put into

individual accounts the Scouts use for various purposes.

Connor Gamble, a 13-year-old at the First Class scout rank, said the fundraiser helped with all things scouting, including buying camping equipment.

The troop currently has 75 active scouts, Scott said, adding that the troop was in its 61st year in Fishers.

“We’ve got people from the east side of Geist coming over, people come over from Carmel, just because they know the Scouts are manning this booth,” Scott said, “It’s just a tradition.”

Troop 109 travels to different camp grounds in the state, such as the Indiana Dunes, as well as locales outside of the Hoosier state like Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio and Muskegon, Mich., where scouts have the chance to stay overnight aboard the U.S.S. Silversides, a World War II-era submarine.

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Going through each commendation, Seghetti talks about his experiences.

Fishers resident Leo Seghetti to be recognized

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nel whizzed overhead, punching three holes in the group’s radio.

Somehow the shrapnel missed vital parts of the equipment.

When the war came to a close, Seghetti ended up near the Elbe River, 65 miles out of Berlin. He didn’t have enough points to come home early and stayed in Europe as part of the army of occupation.

By Dan Domsic • dan@yoaurecurrent.com On Christmas Eve 67 years ago, Leo Seghetti left war-torn Europe to return to his fiancée and life in the United States.

He fought in four campaigns during World War II, helping liberate France and topple the Third Reich.

Landing on Omaha Beach 30 days after the initial D-Day landing, the Fishers resident fought as a forward observer for the artillery, giving the infantry an extra punch while they slugged it out with the entrenched Nazi war machine.

“We gave the infantry as much firepower (as) we could so they could accomplish their mission,” he said.

During his tour of duty, Seghetti was awarded a meritorious Bronze Star and received the Jubilee of Liberty for his efforts.

This month, he is poised to become a “Chevalier” – a knight – of the Legion of Honor, a commendation started by Napoleon Bonaparte to recognize those that do great deeds for France.

He said he doesn’t talk about his war experiences much.

“You can’t explain,” Seghetti said. “You can’t explain the experience you’re going through. You can hardly describe it. It was very frightening out there.”

Tour of duty

A North Judson native, Seghetti ran a hardware store with a partner after graduating from high school and before he was drafted.

He said he and his partner had no understanding of the business gifted to them by his father and another local.

When the draft became a reality for so many young American men, he received a couple deferments before his number was drawn. He volunteered for the air corps, hoping to avoid being placed in the infantry.

A new infantry division out of Tennessee opened in 1942, and Seghetti got pushed into it. He qualified for officers’ candidate school and asked for the artillery, citing his aptitude for geometry and algebra during high school. www.currentinfishers.com

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Meet Leo Seghetti:

Born: May 6, 1920 Family: Two daughters, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren Hobby: When he still played, golf Favorite drink at Hearth at Windermere happy hour: red wine Favorite sports teams: Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers He was a replacement officer, and he eventually became a first lieutenant, always working with two sergeants as a forward observer to call in targets.

The shells he called in would send shrapnel flying and sounded more like a Union Pacific train screaming over the battlefield than flying explosives. “…You couldn’t tell the difference if it was a freight train or these shells coming over,” Seghetti said.

He experienced the receiving end of artillery barrages as well, one time jumping into a trench with two other soldiers as shrapCurrent in Fishers

Seghetti was back in the United States on Jan. 10, 1946. A month later, he married his fiancée, Genny, who managed to put the wedding together quickly.

He ran the hardware store for decades after returning to the States.

While living in North Judson, Seghetti got involved with the local chamber of commerce and school board, serving as president of each for a period of time.

Seghetti and Genny moved into the Hearth at Windermere Senior Assisted Living Community about nine years ago.

They celebrated their 60th anniversary together, and Genny passed away shortly after.

He chose to stay at the Hearth instead of moving in with family.

He said that in the past two years, the Legion of Honor started going to WWII soldiers, and he applied for the medal.

Seghetti said he was one of 10 veterans receiving the honor from the French consulate in Chicago.

He said he was glad he got involved in WWII and “helped liberate France and get rid of Hitler.”

“I wouldn’t trade it for $10 million,” Seghetti said. “But I wouldn’t do it again for $10 million. It was a great experience.”

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Opinion Where is regard for human life?

Heavy hearts It is our position that keeping children safe is a priority of our nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost loved ones in Newtown, Conn.

The first questions that come to mind after such a shocking and horrific event are “how and why”? The search for answers has sparked passionate debates on gun control – specifically the accessibility to automatic weaponry, lacking mental health education and services, the muffling of organized religion in an effort to be politically correct and gratuitously violent movies and video games produced by the entertainment industry.

Like our schools, Sandy Hook Elementary practiced lockdown drills, tragically it was not enough.

Our country was intended to be a safe haven. This type of tragedy is not supposed to happen in America, specifically, not to innocent children and their teachers at school.

It’s time for a national dialogue on all the aforementioned issues.

Must our schools become military fortresses with bulletproof windows and barbed wire fences to shield evil? While changes must take place, we cannot count on a government-legislated panacea. Love, compassion, common sense, morality and civility cannot be bottled or legislated. In the memory of these little angels, we must succeed in the latter.

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Commentary by Terry Anker

For many of us, there seemingly is not a week that goes by that doesn’t involve a committee, board or other communal meeting. Designed to share information, make informed decisions, establish responsibilities and goals, these gatherings bring value to the most humble church basement and the loftiest corporate executive suite. In my own life, I have spent more than an hour or two sitting around the table seeking collaboration and camaraderie to advance my community, my faith and my business. Yet, for all their importance, some of these meetings are dreaded like lines at amusement parks – long and perhaps necessary but rarely commensurate with the minutes consumed by the actual ride.

In fact, the idea for this column was presented by a reader who’d had her fill of pointless meetings meandering aimlessly, all-the-while wasting the precious time of those that had gathered for the forum. She, it seems, longs for the structure and protocol

of a formal process to move the indispensable work of the boardroom forward in the most efficient and respectful way. But, in a world where jeans have become more common than business suits, is there a place for formality, even in the conference room?

Meetings, like any journey from being in one place and headed to another, require some sense of direction. If the goal is to advance a cause or move a company, the agenda acts as the map.

The minutes are the perfunctory reminders of things that have been done in preparation for today’s trip. The reports inform the group that progress (or regress) is being made and that the journey is, in fact, underway as promised. But mostly, isn’t organization about showing respect for the other people in the room? Innovation needn’t be stymied by structure.

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

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We hesitated to interrupt your enjoyment of the holiday season with this, but it needs to be written: We believe the recent horrific tragedy in Newtown, Conn., is as much about the breakdown of the American value system as anything.

Our mainstream-media brethren will continue to overanalyze the ownership of and the use of guns as the culprit in this shocking event.

We already have watched - and will continue to watch for weeks - experts speaking of all the possible reasons; they will pontificate until we are more traumatized. President Barack Obama, who was genuinely and deeply touched by the killings, pointed to a debate that he said should take politics out of it. We know it’s about guns, and guns were used to commit this unconscionable, despicable act. The deeper issue? Try this: As a nation, we have lost all respect and regard for human life, and until our values are reversed in that respect, we can expect more horrendous tragedies as was experienced in Newtown. We have created in the last 40 years a culture based on our idolization and emulation of much of what Hollywood produces; it’s a constant contributing factor to our lost moral soul as a nation. Need we say more? Our thoughts and prayers go to the victims and the survivors of this tragic occurrence.

••• Lawmakers in Long Island, N.Y., are about to make yet another intrusion on personal liberty.

This time, overly caffeinated beverages consumed by teenagers are in the crosshairs. Yes, the drinks amp up one’s heart, and no, there is no therapeutic effect when consuming them, but this is about personal choice and education at home. Face it; a six-pack of certain caffeinated sodas will achieve the same result. Stop reaching, government!

••• We and our associates here at Current wish you and yours a wonderful, safe, restful and fulfilling Christmas.

Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

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‘Make this life free and beautiful’ Commentary by Dan Domsic

It was with a heavy heart that I write the column for the last issue of Current this year.

I wanted to write something spirited about this time of year, but I would be remiss to ignore two pieces of national news: the shootings in Oregon and Connecticut.

I won’t debate the points of gun control, the second amendment and the ideologies behind them. Back in my days with the Boy Scouts, I enjoyed trap and target shooting, but I don’t think the old .410 shotgun has been dusted off in quite a few years. The fact is, I’m not hyper-connected to why some gun owner’s treasure that right.

The question on my mind is: What drives people to do things like this?

Obviously, if any one of us had the ultimate answer to that question, there would be no such thing as violence.

We’ve come so far, and then a handful of people show just how frail life is – that no matter how much we build, there are people out there willing to destroy.

I think of a speech that was made some time ago. Charlie Chaplin delivered a more than three-minute long oration at the end of the 1940 film “The Great Dictator.”

His character is mistaken for a parody of Adolf Hitler, and he takes the pulpit to deplore hatred, violence and apathy for others.

He states: “Our knowledge has made us cynical. Our cleverness, hard and unkind. We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery, we need humanity. More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost.”

He speaks of how technology brings people together, and, somewhat prophetically, technology has shrunken the world even more.

Now is a time to come together and work toward a solution to our society’s problem, as well as call for an even-handed discussion that doesn’t devolve into sound-bites and pundits pandering to their respective audiences.

Going forward, I’m going to try to forego my own mindset on the topic and try to understand the issue on a national level.

Chaplin continues: “You, the people, have the power to make this life free and beautiful, to make this life a wonderful adventure. Then, in the name of democracy, let us use that power!

Let us all unite! Let us fight for a new world, a decent world that will give men a chance to work, that will give youth the future and old age a security.”

My husband, Doo, had surgery last week, and though it was a minor outpatient procedure, sitting in the waiting room gave me precious time to reflect on the past year.

Not a ton of time, mind you, as I needed to catch up on the celebrity scene (the Royals, the Cruises, the Honey-Boo-Boos), the latest fashion trends (I can rock a Russian-inspired hat) and work stuff (a teacher’s day is never done.)

Through my extraordinary people-whispering skills, I discovered the receptionist’s son was in the same math class as my daughter and so wasted a good half hour discussing the pros and cons of middle school.

But, after I’d settled in, popped a Diet Coke and had nothing more to do than watch the clock, the fact that Doo was under the knife rattled me a bit. What if something went wrong?

People die on the operating table all the time; not generally 40-year old men in for what’s typically a pediatric procedure (ear drum repair and tubes for good measure.) But still, I don’t want to be a single parent! And how do parents of sick children handle this kind of stress day in and day out? I could live without Doo, but I don’t think I’d make it if something happened to one of my kids.

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I’d have rather not spent my Friday in a generic lobby area drinking stale coffee with powdered creamer, but the opportunity to just stop, to step away from the demands of work, motherhood and marriage (and particularly from puppy ownership) and reflect on what’s good in my life was truly a gift. Doo and the kids are healthy, I have a job that I love, and I am surrounded by friends and family who, for the most part, tolerate me. All in all, 2012 was a very good year for the Wilsons.

Did I pay for those few precious hours? Of course! A weekend spent nursing a hopped-up spouse who can’t hear anything while trying to shuttle kids to theater rehearsals, swim meets and soccer games made me not only bitter and jealous (at least Doo had Vicodin!) but physically and emotionally exhausted. I was also totally unprepared for my classes come Monday morning.

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Funny I should say that Pizza reflects our heritage Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

This is my annual tip of the hat to all those who have perplexed, frustrated and amused me and, as a result, inspired one of my columns this past year. So, for 2012, I’d like to say thanks to: … the guy whose underwear I accidentally put on at the gym and then wore home because I was afraid to tell him the truth. Here’s to a clean start in 2013. … the people at Humana Health Insurance who wrote me a letter telling me they couldn’t cover my prostate exam because they have me listed as a woman. When I called, the customer service rep said they had a software problem. I told him that apparently I had a hardware problem. He didn’t laugh. I hope you did. … my massage therapist who twisted me into contortions, causing me to scream and groan in pain. I wish I could afford to go more often. … the now disgraced editor of a Minnesota newspaper who stole my newspaper columns word for word and printed them under his own name. When he was fired, the publisher said it was no big loss, that the column wasn’t always that funny, anyway. Wait a second! … the staff at my doctor’s office who requested that I fill out a form listing the cause of death of my parents, my grandparents, and all my aunts and uncles. I had neither the patience nor

the necessary information to complete this task, so I wrote down the same thing for everybody.

The nurse called to tell me that in all her years in medicine, I was the first person who had 12 relatives run over by a bus. … the good people of Taiwan who, according to researchers, live seven years longer than average because they dine at home instead of going out and eating restaurant food. Of course, these people were eating Chinese food just about every night. They can call it “eating in,” but here in the Wolfsie household, we call that take-out. … my dentist who sends me a reminder card for my appointment, then an email, followed by a text message and finally a phone call. Then when I arrive, the hygienist always says: “Oh, do you have an appointment today?” … my wife for forgiving my obsessivecompulsive packing method when we prepared for new carpeting in our home. I put things in boxes alphabetically. Cell phone, can opener, cancelled checks: all together. That’s how we finally found the cat.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

Commentary by Mike Redmond

Like most Americans, I like American food.

Such as pizza.

Now, I know what you’re thinking: Oh, Mike Redmond, you are so silly. Pizza is not American. Pizza is Chinese. Marco Polo brought it back to Italy along with gunpowder and a stack of Jackie Chan DVDs (this was before Leonardo DaVinci invented Blu-ray).

OK, maybe not. Perhaps you’re thinking: Oh, Mike Redmond, you have it wrong again. Pizza is authentic Italian food, just like chimichangas are authentic Mexican food, chop suey is authentic Chinese food and French’s mustard is authentic French food.

Anyway, I maintain that pizza has become an American food by virtue of being ubiquitous. It is found nearly everywhere and consumed by nearly everyone in this country. Our love for pizza crosses all boundaries, geographical, political, racial and philosophical.

True, pizza originated in Italy. But, I think you have to make a distinction between pizza as practiced in that country and pizza as practiced in this one – Italian pizza vs. American.

And so to the Italian immigrant, pizza.

We made it bigger, for one thing, as is our practice for just about everything, including ourselves. Then we started adding things –

meats, vegetables, cheeses – in such profusion that a simple Italian street food made of bread, tomato and herbs transmogrified into a manhole cover of dough topped with half a garden and multiple preserved pig parts.

Pizza also reflects American regionalism.

What passes for pizza in one part of the country would not qualify in another, and I’m not just talking New York Style vs. Chicago Style.

Regionalism can be reflected in our toppings. I read the other day that people in the Midwest are more inclined to top their pizza with sausage, while people in the Northeast prefer pepperoni. California you just have to forget altogether. Those people will put anything on a pizza.

But regional differences aside, pizza is American the same way we are American. Our families originated someplace else, and we don’t much resemble them anymore, because we are our own people now.

What goes for us goes for our food.

E pluribus, pizza. Also chow mein, tacos and fries.

Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

DIVORCE – WHAT TO EXPECT: NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE DECREE OR COURT ORDER In most, if not all family law cases, the finalization of the divorce/case does not mean that all matters related to the case have concluded. Rather, the entry of a Court Order finalizing the matter is only a Court decision (or approval of an agreement) as to how all matters related to the case will be handled. Each Court Order contains provisions which must then be enforced in order to effectuate the decision. In many cases all provisions are carried out without issue. However, in the event either party fails to comply with the terms of the Court Order, mechanisms exist to gain an individual’s compliance.

The Court can intervene after a party alleges noncompliance by the opposing party. Such an action can be initiated by filing a Motion for Rule to Show Cause (commonly referred to as a “contempt” motion) notifying the Court of the issue. If the Court finds that the actions of one of the parties rises to the level of a contempt citation, a variety of penalties exist to punish the past actions and encourage future compliance with the Court Order. Parties would be well-advised to seek the advice of counsel in determining how to best proceed with the enforcement of a Court Order as the remedies vary based upon the issue presented as well as the nature of the non-compliance itself.

Enforcement of Child Support. Pursuant to Indiana Law, there are potential civil and criminal penalties for the nonpayment of child support; failure to make support payments can have serious ramifications. If the prosecutor chooses to go forward with criminal proceedings, the charges can rise to a Class C Felony, punishable by 2-8 years in prison conceivably, for the nonpayment of support in excess of a statutorily-defined amount. As the payee of a support order, you may request the Court exercise its power to hold the child support payor in contempt. This can result in a variety of potential orders, including that the contemptor pay the other parent’s attorney’s fees for any and all costs associated with maintaining or bringing the action; order that the contemptor perform community service; issue a warrant for the individual’s arrest for failure appear to show cause for the nonpayment of support; suspend the individual’s driver’s license; intercept tax refunds to

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pay against past-due support; and attach interest to a delinquent support balance. In exceptional cases, the Court can incarcerate a non-payor of support; however, rarely are parties jailed when found to be in civil contempt. Frequently, this is counter-productive as that person stands to lose their employment and become further delinquent on his/her child support payments. Be aware, however, that the Court must consider whether the acts of the non-payor are willful; if the circumstances under which this person is not paying are beyond their control, the Court may not believe a contempt citation is proper.

Enforcement of Real Estate / Property Issues. If an unpaid obligation remains from a divorce, in lieu of seeking remedies as a contempt action, another option to explore would be to obtain a money judgment against an opposing party and enforcing it through regular collections proceedings. However, this change from divorce obligation to money judgment, generally, removes the contempt aspects and simply turns the debt into money with statutory interest and the ability to collect through wage and bank garnishments. Obviously, when the terms of the decree are not strictly financial, the option to convert to a money judgment is not appropriate. For example, if the parties agree to refinance a mortgage into one party’s name and that person subsequently does not qualify for the same, the third party (the creditor) cannot be ordered to comply with the Court Order. Therefore, the remedy requested will likely be to modify the terms of the Decree, and not to find the party in contempt. Additionally, issues exist when a party is unable to sell a home within a set timeframe due to the issues in the housing market, effectively frustrating the intentions of the divorce decree but not through the fault of either party such that a contempt award would be proper.

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Ringing in the New Year, safely

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Celebrating doesn’t have to mean drinking or potentially dangerous situations, and Hamilton County leaders are providing another safe opportunity to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Hamilton County 4-H Grounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville.

“It’s a tremendous benefit for the community to have folks volunteer their time to provide options,” said Lt. Bruce Barnes of the Noblesville Police Dept. “There’s a lot of different things. What they’re doing is such a tremendous benefit.”

More than 200 people of all ages attended last year’s inaugural event and free alternative celebration. Organizers hope to have 250 to 300 people this year.

“It easily could have been more because we went through a lot of food,” event coordinator Jim Wafford of Logan Street Signs & Banners in Noblesville said.

Wafford is working closely with George Kristo, the executive director of the Hamilton County Council Wafford on Alcohol and Other Drugs, to coordinate the event.

Kristo and his late wife, Linda, have hosted the alternative party in previous years.

“I’m very flattered and honored to have George ask me to be a part and take the lead in the tradition he and his wife began,” Wafford said.

Games and activities begin at 8 p.m. with the kitchen starting to serve food at 8:15 p.m. The event will include Bingo, board games, cornhole, mini basketball shootout and, of course, ping pong. Wafford bought a second table because of its popularity last year.

“It was such a hit people were standing in line,” he said. “We want to put on a good time.”

Wafford said the event would also feature two classic movies: “Little Princess” with Shirley Temple at 7:30 p.m. and “Fancy Pants” with Bob Hope and Lucille Ball at 9:30 p.m. At midnight, a live streaming of New York City’s Times Square will help count down the seconds to 2013.

Local DJ, Kevin Friend “DJ Doctor Toast,” has volunteered his services to play music throughout the event.

✴ New Year’s Eve Celebration at Chateau Thomas Winery • Ring in the New Year with music from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. as Jon Barnard and LJ Mechem play Classic Top 40’s Hits. The event includes hors d’oeuvres, party favors, and a Champagne toast • Tickets: $15 • 8235 E. 116th St., Fishers • 849-9463 ✴ Shiraz New Year’s Eve Celebration • Includes one bottle of wine, array of menu items, champagne toast at Midnight, music and dancing • Tickets: $50 • 404 W. Main St., Carmel • 564-8423 ✴ New Year’s Countdown to Noon at the Children’s Museum • Countdown the New Year early so the kids can enjoy a party before bedtime, meet characters from the Wizard of Oz and participate in www.currentinfishers.com

Carmel: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” • Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical adaptation of the well-known Biblical tale returns to Tarkington Theater, 3 Center Green, Carmel, now through Jan. 5. For more information, call 843-3800 or visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. Cost: $34-$44 Fishers: 20th Annual Christmas Lights Display • Everyone is busy during the holidays. Taking a ride out to Reynolds Farm Equipment, Inc., 1501 Reynolds Dr., to check out its free Christmas lights display is low maintenance. The show will be special for family from out of town.

Family First Night attendees play a game of Bingo before ringing in the 2012 New Year. (File Photo by Robert Herrington)

“We want this to be more family-oriented, broader. To show younger people there is a way to celebrate New Year’s without getting drunk,” Wafford said. “There are all kinds of food: pizza, hot dogs, even popcorn. People should have a fun time.”

Attendees can come and go as they please, but Wafford reminds parents that this is not a babysitting service.

“All kids under 12 need to be with an adult. The idea is you need to be there with your family,” he said, adding that a Noblesville police officer will be in attendance.

“It’s really fun to see the families come in as a family and play Monopoly or chess, something that takes time,” said Wafford. “Everyone should start the New Year together and that’s what we are all about.”

The event is free, but Wafford said he was struggling to find volunteers and door prizes for various games.

“I only have half of what we need,” he said.

Those interested in contributing or volunteering can call Wafford at 773-7200.

some fun activities • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; please arrive by 11 a.m. to enjoy the countdown at noon • 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis • Included with museum price ($12.50 for kids ages 2 to 17; 18 and over is $17.50; under age 2 is free) • 334-3322 • www.childrensmuseum.org ✴ New Year’s Eve Celebration 2012 at Beef and 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; dancing will be followed by a breakfast buffet • Contact Beef and Boards for more information • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • $75 per person • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com

✴ Hyatt Regency New Year’s Eve Rock ‘N’ Roll Ball • Celebrate the New Year with entertainment from the Flying Toasters, Don Stuck Band, Virgin Millionaires and DJ Brian Jackson; visit the fantasy casino players lounge and enjoy a shower of balloons at midnight • 1 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis • Starts at $40; additional room packages are available • 616-6030 for reservations • www. indianapolishyatt.com ✴ CIROC the New Year Celebration • Party at the rooftop event space of the Regions Bank Tower featuring a 360-degree view of the Circle City. This event will feature DJ gNO, Lockstar, Indiana Jones and Gabby Love • Tickets are $125 and inCurrent in Fishers

Noblesville: Unplug & Create After Christmas • Drop in to see what surprises are in store from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at Nickel Plate Arts, 107 S. Eighth St. Browse and buy art, mingle with artists, or get your creative juices flowing by doing one of several art activities or by making a craft project. For more information, visit www.nickelplatearts.org.

Westfield: Race to the New Year • The Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Dept. is partnering with Washington Township Parks and Recreation and Westfield Parks and Recreation for this 5th Annual 5K walk and run Saturday at Cool Creek Park, 2000-1 151st St. For more information, call 574-1074 or visit www.washingtontownship-hc. us. Cost: $15-$20 Zionsville: Live Music and 28 new taps - On Friday, live music by Scott Ballantine and Cindy Bailey will be performed at Cobblestone Grill, 160 S. Main St., from 7 to 10 p.m. Twenty-eight new taps with a variety of craft beers will be available for tastings. For more information, call 873-4745 or visit www.cobblestonegrill.com.

clude top shelf bar service, hor d’oeuvres, champagne toast and party favors • www. cirocthenewyear.eventfast.com ✴ Stella Artois New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball • Hosted by Paul Poteet, live music will be played throughout the Crowne Plaza’s Union Station by My Yellow Rickshaw, Jamestown Revival and The Michaels and entertainers Dan Alexander (caricaturist) and Cr Ryan (magician) also will be there • www.indynewyears.com ✴ New Year’s Eve Extravaganza! • In addition to a cash balloon drop and champagne toast, come dressed in your best all white outfits as White Party rocks The Vogue • Tickets: $25 • 6259 North College Ave., Indianapolis • 259-7029 • www.thevogue.com ✴ Average Joes New Year’s Eve Celebration • One of the oldest and largest private New Year’s Eve parties in Indianapolis. Premium beverages included

all night along with dinner appetizers, midnight balloon drop, and much more.

This event has sold out 14 consecutive years and tickets must be purchased in advance • Tickets: $65 • 814 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis • 253-5844 • www. averagejoes.ws ✴ 8 Seconds Saloon • Live music from Cornfield Mafia • Tickets: $25, dinner; $7, general admission • 111 N. Lynhurst Dr., Indianapolis • 486-1569 • www.8secondssaloon.com ✴ New Years Eve Wine Dinner • Seasons 52 Fresh Grill and Wine Bar is hosting an evening of wine and food including a seven-course tasting menu. Each course is paired with one of Seasons 52’s awarding-winning wines • Cost: $115 plus tax and gratuity. Complimentary wine glass provided • Reservation required • 8650 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis • 846-5252 December 25, 2012 | 13

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Reynolds Farm Equipment 20th Annual Lights Display • Take a drive after dinner to enjoy the holiday lights. They’re on display through Jan. 1 • Free • 12501 Reynolds Dr., Fishers • 849-0810

CHRISTMAS

The 12 Houses of Christmas • Noblesville Preservation Alliance presents a holiday driving tour, featuring 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 “Les Misérables” • The film adaptation of the legendary musical based on the novel by Victor Hugo is in theaters today. • Consult www.fandango.com for ticket prices and times at theaters near you. • Rated PG-13 Santa’s Train Home • Santa is providing transportation from the Fishers train station to the North Pole at ITM in Noblesville’s Forest Park so children can visit him one last time this year. He even has another present to give! • 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. today and tomorrow • 11601 Municipal Dr., Fishers • $12 • 773-6000 • www.itm.org

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Winter Fun Days! • Enjoy some wintertime fun at Conner Prairie. Participate in a chocolate-making demonstration, learn frontier surviving skills in the Featherstone Barn, discover what animals do in the winter and more. • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Jan. 6 (closed New Year’s Day) • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • $12 for adults, $9 for children • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org “Django Unchained” • Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio and Christoph Waltz unite on screen for Quentin Tarantino’s latest outing set in the postCivil War south. Leave the kids at home with a baby-sitter for this one. • Consult www.fandango. com for ticket prices and times at theaters near you.

• Rated R Unplug & Create After Christmas • Do you love arts & crafts? Drop by Nickel Plate Arts to browse or buy art, talk with artists or even try an art activity or make a craft project. • 2 to 5 p.m. • 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • www.nickelplatearts.org

THURSDAY

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 through Sunday. • Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Free with general admission • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.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 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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Zomboy • Get ready for some dubstep from artist Zomboy at the Old National Centre. • This a standing only event. • $20 • 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis • 849-0810 • www.oldnationalcentre.com 99th Annual Indianapolis Auto Show • Hosted by the Greater Metropolitan Auto Show at the Indiana Convention Center • 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve • 100 S. Capitol St., Indianapolis • $6 online; $7 at the door; children 12 and under free • www.indyautoshow.com

SATURDAY

Race to the New Year • Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Washington Township Parks and Recreation and Westfield Parks and Recreation for the 5th Annual 5K walk and run. Awards will be given in seven age groups • Registration begins at 8:15 a.m.; race starts at 9:30 a.m. • Cool Creek Park, 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel • $15-$25 • 574-1074 • www.washington-hc.us Winterfest at Indiana History Center with Radio Disney • Activities that the whole family can enjoy will be offered: crafts, face painting, jugglers, magicians, dancers and musicians. Radio Disney will be there from 1 to 3 p.m. • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis • Free admission for Winterfest through today (Indiana Experience admission is $5-7) •232-1882 • www.indianahistory.org/

In an effort to keep our kids safe in school, I would like to offer a fundraising opportunity for HSE schools to help add an armed police officer, metal detectors, a walled off entry way or whatever is suitable. This fundraiser is called Keep the Kids Safe project.

On any transaction with Hamilton County Real Estate Co., the commission will be reduced by 1%; saving you thousands of dollars. (You can then donate your savings to K.K.S if you choose).

Then, 25% of that commission would be donated to K.K.S.

Keep the Kids Safe Project

There is NOTHING BETTER than KNOWING our kids are being kept in the most secure environment possible! HSE Schools already do a great job, but as we have seen, the threats have been taken to new level. Our efforts should be too! Feel free to call 670-9753 or email rcarter4242@att.net for information or questions. Thank You!

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Premium Rush • PG-13, 91 minutes Commentary by Chris Lloyd A zippy, looper thrill ride of a movie, “Premium Rush” overcomes its paper-thin premise to deliver an enjoyable and well-crafted piece of entertainment.

The plot is silly to the point of absurdity: A maverick bike messenger named Wilee (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is pursed all over New York City by a corrupt detective (Michael Shannon) who’s after the documents he’s transporting across town. Wilee may have a low-paying, no-respect job, but he takes it seriously and refuses to give in, even as the stakes are steadily ratcheted up into deadly territory.

“Once it goes in the bag, it stays in the bag,” is his credo.

Director David Koepp, who also wrote the

screenplay with John Kamps, shows a flair for action sequences as the bicycles weave perilously in and out of traffic that’s constantly on the move.

One of the coolest bits is Wilee’s ability to analyze a situation and plot different outcomes on the fly. He’s like the Rain Man of traffic patterns.

“Premium Rush” may not be a great film, but it goes to show that filmmakers can approach even the lightest material with devotion and come out ahead of the pack.

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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Many wellness apps cater to those who are already relatively fit. For example, there are apps geared toward helping train experienced runners for participating in a marathon. My Healthy Habits, on the other hand, caters to everyone from those wanting to take that first step toward living a healthier life to those looking to add just a few more healthy habits. That difference has already caught the attention of several individuals, including Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel, who endorses the app.

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A few years ago, I was having a conversation with a CEO who had hired me to coach his sales team. After about six months of training, he asked me the following question, “CJ, I think everything is going great, but I want the team to read this new book on how to close the deal that one of my friends recommended. What do you think?”

Before I told him my thoughts, I reminded him that I was committed to constant improvement, and typically, I would completely support the concept of reading a new book.

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Selling, like just about everything in business, is a simple system that can be mastered by anyone who is committed to developing the habits necessary to succeed. The problem is that very few sales people have the discipline to master the fundamentals.

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Unfortunately, people, including me, get bored working on the fundamentals. So, when these fundamentals don’t deliver the results instantly, people give up and try something new – and more fun. That’s why the gym parking lot is half as full in February as it was in January.

Here’s the best advice I can give you – resist the urge to add anything new until you have mastered the fundamentals.

For example, if your sales are struggling, resist the urge to invest in an expensive new advertising campaign. Instead, make sure you are exceeding your current client’s expectations and then ask them for referrals. Once you have designed systems to ensure this takes place every day, then, and only then, should you consider a new marketing campaign for lead generation.

This applies to every challenge in your business or personal life.

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Commentary by Mike Colaw

Man’s deepest fulfillment came in a manger.

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” - Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) For the first time, that verse hit me in a new way. Faith is substance – it is evidence, like a clue at a crime scene, an archeologist making a discovery in a desert, or a pathologist finally finding the cause of someone’s illness. There is a clue, a substance, something that is detectable. Faith is that clue, that substance.

Every group throughout history has had an eternal awareness. Humanity has a hunger for something more than what we can experience with our five senses. Where did this hunger come from if there is no way to satisfy it? It is not just a few individuals – every group, every tribe, every nation has had this hunger.

Faith is the evidence.

When men have no purpose other than the satisfaction of something temporal, their ethics erode as fast as the temporary pleasures they pursue. In fact, history has taught us that when men have a misunderstanding of this deep thirst they are capable of immeasurable evil. Some of the darkest days in human history were an abuse of man’s eternal longings either by ignoring or exploiting them. On both fronts, it breaks my heart.

This is why Jesus has so deeply touched humanity. In that manger more than 2,000 years ago lay an answer to that longing. This wasn’t a prophet like other religions offer. A prophet just promises to understand this “thirst.” No, this was the actual satisfaction, the tangible answer to this inner thirst. Jesus wouldn’t have been such a big deal if the void in the human heart didn’t exist.

But it does.

The evidence shows that it does exist. All through history, the human story speaks to us. The hunger is there! Can you feel it? The sheer ability to ask the metaphysical questions is the evidence. Like a drink of water to a marathon runner, a correct hope in Christ quenches the deep thirst within the human soul. Let me state that I am so sorry for those who have been hurt by people who misuse the story of Christ for power or personal gain. It is abusive and wrong. What the world so desperately needs is the deep desire for meaning fulfilled! All of creation groans for an answer, and it came in a manger wrapped in swaddling clothes.

Faith is the evidence.

Like a drink of water to a marathon runner, a correct hope in Christ quenches the deep thirst within the human soul.

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My father is the unofficial genealogist of our family. Since I’ve worked for newspapers, and knowing I’m something of a history junkie myself, he’ll often show me clips from old publications that he’s found. It’s fascinating to see how journalists even 50 years ago, not to mention 100 or more, used to write obituaries, birth announcements, etc.

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Today, in 2012, your preference for “born in” is the standard preposition for countries, cities, towns, etc. While “born at” is not technically wrong, it is an archaic usage. You would use it, however, when referring to the specific place someone was born – a hospital, for example.

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Work schedule is 8-4:30, with overtime as needed. Benefits eligible first day of month following 90 days of employment. Hourly rate $20.43 to $27.95, depending on education, certifications and experience.

Valid driver’s license required, as well as a criminal history check.

Apply on-line to www.ccs.k12.in.us

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Buy a spa pedicure get a manicure for FREE! I am available for parties, girls night out, etc.

“Let me take care of you” Now at Hillary & Co. • 815-8480

A-1 Trash Hauling

Garage, basement, and shed cleanout.

Furniture, appliances, yard waste, Rubbish removal, some tree removal: Call 317-773-1746

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Happy Pets In-Home Pet Care

FISHERS/ NOBLESVILLE AREA 141st/Marilyn Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

CPR/First Aid Cert. 2 full-time providers Call:Tiffany@ 317-332-9136

Pet & House Sitting Service Years Experience Experience 139Years

317-802-6565 317-432-1627

“The Safe and Reliable Alternative to Boarding” Insured/Bonded Serving Carmel & Westfield pawptrl@aol.com References Available

A less stressful and economical alternative to boarding with loving care for your pets in the comfort of your home.

Experience in Exotics.

Insured/Bonded Member of Pet Sitters Associates LLC happypetsitter@gmail.com Hamilton County only 317-645-6043 • References available

Guitar Lessons

Wth recording artist Duke Tumatoe Learn from professional and have fun All levels - in Carmel duke@duketumatoe.com or 317-201-5856

Residential cleaning

company in Fishers seeking FULL time housecleaners. M-F 8am-5pm. Need reliable transportation and great attitude.

To apply: Call 579-1988 or e-mail monika@housekeepingmaideasy.com

With Baker Scott

www.currentinfishers.com

Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons near Carey Road & 146th Carmel 317-

Mortgage Loan Processor 1st Signature Lending is looking for Mortgage Loan Processors. A successful candidate would have a working knowledge of the most recent GFE, TIL and RESPA compliance standards. We originate and process our loans in a Calyx Point / Encompass 360 environment. 2+ yrs experience with attention to detail in all aspects of processing FHA, USDA and Conventional loans is ideal.

If you enjoy talking to your loan officers and their clients while moving applications through the process all the way to closing, we would love talking to you. Experience in communicating in a timely manner with multiple media environments required. Candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve with a great attitude while multi-tasking.

1st Signature offers health insurance and flexible work environment.

Please send your resume to Don Davis at ddavis@1stsl.com or mail to 54 N 9th St, Suite 254, Noblesville, IN 46060. Or Fax to 317-815-6040 Attn: Don Davis. Follow up phone calls will be received at 317-759-5624. Please do not follow up unless you have already sent in your resume

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Bank Foreclosures Hamilton Co. Free list of Foreclosure Properties. Receive a FREE daily list by e-mail; www.hamiltoncoforeclosures.com

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Guitar Lessons IN-HOME LICENSED CHILDCARE FOR AGES 0-6 Experienced child care in the Woodgate Area. Licensed, CPR Certified, First Aid Training.

Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Call 317-844-7207.

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Pre-K - grade 4; 45 minute sessions twice weekly; Indiana licensed teachers; convenient Fishers location; Contact Renee at 317-849-4182; www. jnrtutoring.com.

for sale 2010 Lexus LS460. Flagship Lexus luxury with less than 23,000 miles. All wheel drive, leather seats (heated and cooled), Bluetooth, Navigation. Lexus serviced. Truffle Mica with Parchment interior. Beautiful. $53,450.

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Now Hiring Northlake Village Apts is hiring for a Full Time Maintenance Technician. Must be EPA Certified.

Stop by or email resume to Manager@ NorthlakeVillageApts.com

SALES REPRESENTATIVE Oberweis Dairy Hiring door to door sales reps.

Guaranteed minimum of $800. biweekly while in training. Great opportunity with Excellent income Health Ins., 401k, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability offered

FROM THE STAFF AT CURRENT PUBLISHING BACK (FROM LEFT): Dennis O’Malia (senior advertising sales executive), Dan Domsic (Fishers managing editor), John Houghtalen (Noblesville advertising sales executive), Bill Lucas (Zionsville advertising sales executive), Steve Greenberg (executive vice president/general manager), Robert Herrington (Noblesville managing editor), Zachary Ross (art director)

Call: 317-756-8788

or send resume to: glenn.lifonti@oberwies.com Current in Fishers

FRONT (FROM LEFT): Julie Osborne (Zionsville managing editor), Brian Kelly (president/publisher), Andrea Nickas (graphic artist) Heather Grey (office manager), Mandi Cheesman (copy editor), Lara Acton (advertising traffic manager) NOT PICTURED: Christian Sorrell (Carmel managing editor), Hollie Gossett (Fishers advertising sales executive) Kevin Messmer (advertising sales executive), Matt Murray (advertising sales executive)

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