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It is our position that Lockheed Martin should not have received approval from the U.S. to sell F-16 fighter jets to Iraq. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been the United States Air Force’s workhorse in the skies since 1978 – and the key to our superiority in the air.

Recently, the federal government approved the sale of the second of two batches of 18 F-16’s to Iraq, making for a total of 36 units. While we recognize the progress Iraq has made in providing security for its people, we feel that as a government Iraq is far too unstable to be receiving weapons and aircraft of the caliber we are allowing them.

In recent years, we’ve faced enemies trained by the U.S. firing rocket propelled grenades at our troops that were at times also provided by the U.S. A rocket propelled grenade is powerful and deadly, but pales in comparison to the destructive power of a $20 million aircraft that travels up to 1,500 mph capable of delivering 17,000 pound payloads. This sale was a bad idea and we hope to never be facing these planes as enemy weaponry one day.

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It is our position that the balanced school calendar Indianapolis Public Schools has instituted is innovative, and should be adopted by school systems in Hamilton County. The theory behind the balanced calendar is that more frequent breaks refresh both students and teachers, and prevents the tedium of re-teaching after longer breaks.

Yes, school would have to begin even earlier in August, and would not dismiss for the summer until mid-June. However, the trade-off is a two-week fall break (instead of two days), a week for Thanksgiving break (instead of two days), the usual two-week winter holiday break, and two weeks off for spring break. Families inclined to travel or vacation during their children’s school holidays will find they have many more options with a balanced calendar. Also, enrichment classes can be offered during the longer breaks, providing stimulation for children who want the opportunity for hands-on experiences.

The agrarian calendar is a dinosaur and should be retired. Warren Township Schools has successfully used the balanced calendar for several years, and next year Lawrence and Washington Township Schools will go to the new schedule. Hamilton County schools need to embrace this exciting concept and switch to a balanced calendar.

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the U.S. Constitution.

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Clause 3: Each House shall keep a Journal of its Proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such Parts as may in their Judgment require Secrecy; and the Yeas and Nays of the Members of either House on any question shall, at the Desire of one fifth of those Present, be entered on the Journal.

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Walking in Joseph’s shoes

FROM THE BACKSHOP Some different ‘twists’ on old favorites In the spirit of the season, we have taken the liberty of, well, rewriting a couple of our favorite holiday tunes, which we’ve been hearing on the radio since, approximately, Flag Day. It wouldn’t be us if we didn’t do this, right? You decide the key, and then please sign along. Ready?

We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a stress-free Christmas We wish you an independent Christmas and a Happy New Year.

No new taxes in ’12 for you and your kin, How about a third party for a Happy New Year?

Oh, bring us some fiscal reform, Oh, bring us the end of unions, Don’t bring us Obama health care, but we’ll take your best beer.

We want non-profits fully funded, We want social programs limited, We want order from this chaos, so we all can cheer.

(Truly, to you and yours from the Current Publishing family …)

We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Rousing, we believe you’ll agree. Now, gather together once more, again select your key, and really belt out our “tribute” to Hamilton County’s greatest commitment to improved traffic flow. Ready? Go!

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg Cruising through the area, roundabouts speed our trip, By comparison these days, it’s like riding a rocket ship.

Fewer traffic lights, making spirits bright(er), It’s better now to drive all through the county day and night.

Jingle bells, jingle bells, saving fuel today!

Oh, how smart it is to navigate our locale in this way (hey!).

Jingle bells, jingle bells, crashes are way down!

This is how it’s s’posed to be while motoring in your town.

We hope your holidays are everything you wish them to be. Everyone, be safe out there and keep your spirits bright!

••• As a result of postal holidays, the next two editions will be delivered Dec. 24 (Dec. 27 issue) and Dec. 31 (Jan. 3 issue). We’ll be back to Tuesday delivery on Jan. 10.

COMMENTARY

By Robert Herrington My nearly 5-month-old daughter made her acting debut – following in her mother’s shoes, not mine – as our family portrayed Joseph, Mary and Jesus at our church. I found my role of Joseph particularly easy as I just had to hold “lil baby Jesus” as she slept in my arms in the live manger. She was quite authentic as her eyes stayed shut even as a mother sheep baa-ed at her, lambs just a few feet away from her head.

Two days later, Caroline began showing symptoms of her first cold with a stuffy nose, elevated temperature and a general uncomfortable demeanor. My wife and I held off from running to the doctor’s office when we heard the first sniffles and spent the day letting her rest up. It seemed to be that she could breathe easier and napped longer when sprawled across Daddy’s chest on the couch, so I happily obliged.

As we lied there – tired of hearing the same rants of Tim Tebow’s greatness/futility on ESPN – I began to think about how discouraging it is knowing your child isn’t feeling well and the only thing you can provide is comfort. I also thought about Joseph and how I wouldn’t feel like a man if I couldn’t provide for my wife and

unborn child in their greatest hour of need.

There is a lot of scripture on the birth of Jesus, but it mainly focuses on the events leading up to the blessed event and what occurs afterward. I often wonder how Joseph dealt with the entire situation – blindly trusting his faith. While it couldn’t have been easy, everything managed to work out as mother and child slept peacefully that night.

I’m fortunate that my wife and I have jobs and can provide for our family. However, I know this is not the case throughout Hamilton County and the world. Like Joseph, it must be hard worrying about how to provide for your children during uncertain times. Thankfully, this is the season for giving and we have numerous local agencies and organizations trying to make the holidays special for everyone. I know time is running out, but if you have a chance to give a gift, monetary donation or a helping hand it will make a difference. It may just be an unwrapped toy to you, but to the family that receives it it’s like a manger – providing joy and comfort in their life.

Robert Herrington is the managing editor of Current in Noblesville. You can reach him via e-mail at robert@ youarecurrent.com.

Have you voted in the online poll? The current question is “What is your least favorite part of the holiday season?” You can select your preference of: Pressure to find that perfect gift; Too many events, not enough time; Watching reruns of holiday movies on TV; Wearing unattractive Christmas sweaters; Attending holiday parties; or Being away from family. Final results will appear in the next edition.

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By Terry Anker Haste makes waste. Measure twice and cut once. Both expressions, common enough to be cliché, remind us of the perils of under-thinking and over-acting. But, where is the balance? In the modern age of instant communication and comments that can’t be taken back, many of us have been the victim of our own hasty “Reply to all,” and some off-handed remark intended only for one is distributed to the entire office. The passing irritation becomes a point of contention. The snide quip exchanged between friends becomes a careless and unnecessary misunderstanding lacking both the context of the relationship the sender had with the intended recipient and their shared perspective.

Yet in a world where busy folks can expect to receive dozens (if not hundreds) of telephone calls, faxes, e-mails and texts each day, how can we manage volume without failing in accuracy and intention? Some would advise that we should restrict our communication to only the professional and antiseptic. Does this approach

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allow for the most effective and authentic style of building deep and lasting relationships?

Restraining comment might best avoid an unintentional HIPAA transgression, but does it preclude us from connecting in the greatest human and intimate of ways? If we restrict our communication to remarks sanitized and “fully vetted by legal,” have we, in insulating ourselves from risk, insulated ourselves from others?

In this past year, our e-mail service counts my sent messages well into five figures. Of those, at least one ended up in the hands of the unintended. Perhaps many others could have been more thoughtfully expressed. But is it better to communicate honestly, even if not entirely empathetically? Is the risk of a misplaced word too great to ignore? Or is the real waste not in the haste of the reply, but in not replying at all?

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DISPATCHES » Online Review – Want to read Chris Lloyd’s weekly Capt. Critic’s DVD Pick column? You can find it online at www. currentnoblesville.com. This week, Lloyd will review “Margin Call” – a fictionalized take on the collapse of a Lehman Brothers-type company at the outset of the Great Recession – with a killer cast including Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto, Paul Bettany, Stanley Tucci, Demi Moore, Simon Baker and Jeremy Irons. “It’s an insider’s look at greed, hubris and the willingness of an elite few to flush the entire economy down the drain, so long as they are the ones who get to decide when,” described Lloyd. » Distinguished Toastmaster – Toastmasters International has announced that Jody Turner has achieved her Distinguished Toastmaster award – the highest educational award you can achieve in ToastmasTurner ters. “We are very proud of Jody for her “stick-to-it-ness’” said Jose Beyer, president of Westfield Toastmasters Club. “It requires focus and commitment.”

Jody completed a combination of both communication and leadership roles and speaking positions in under five years. “I worked hard to finish all of the manuals, follow the path to DTM by also participating in leadership roles and activities,” said Turner. “I feel that obtaining a certificate is easy. The problem is most people feel once they obtain a certificate that is the end of it. I feel it is only the beginning. . . It is not what you obtain but what you do with it.” For more information about Westfield Toastmasters Club, visit www.westfieldtoastmasters.org, or contact Nancy Vesely, vice president of membership, at info@ westfieldtoastmasters.org.

Brokering a Christmas compromise COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson When my husband and I were first married, holidays were a struggle. We both come from large families with very specific traditions. I grew up with Scotch pines, Christmas Eve skits, and English fruitcake. Doo remembers Fraser firs, reading The Night Before Christmas, and chocolate pots-de-crèmes. Initially, the only “thing” we had in common was the big, multi-colored lights that burned tiny hands with their safety-hazard heat. It was a start, and we survived our first few Decembers without counseling.

But when we began having kids, tensions grew. With whom would we actually spend Christmas? Whose traditions would we follow?

At the heart of the matter, whose family was better? Thirteen years later, we still are having to tweak our Wilson-Morris melding of holiday cheer (though I contend that live theater is far better than a book reading! Bite me, Wilsons!).

Take – for instance – tinsel. I clearly remember my parents bickering over the damn stuff, my mom clumping it on the branches just to be done with the whole tree-trimming mess, and my dad following around behind her barking, “You can’t just throw it on, Patty! You have to lay it carefully, strand by strand!” As a result of their annual battle, I have a hard time looking at Christmas trees without tinsel; they look naked.

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magic of tinsel, and when I suggested it for our first tree together, he scoffed at the idea. So we compromised. Every other year would be a tinsel year. 2011? Tinsel! And yet Doo behaved like a child when I broke it out last week and instructed my little elves on its proper application. (No clumping, one strand per branch.

Don’t screw it up!) I was bombarded with snide comments like, “Well, the tree looked good a minute ago,” and “We’ll be finding this crap in July!” Really? Are we not passed this yuletide pettiness?

No, we are not. But that’s the thing about marriage. It really doesn’t matter how long you’ve been together. Compromise will always play a leading role regardless of how well you communicate. And holidays especially will be trying as deeply ingrained expectations vie for top billing. My best advice? Choose the ones that are most important to you, retire lame ones (like pots-de-crèmes), and begin new traditions unique to your family. After all, you must ensure your own kids get saddled with cultish customs that no partner will ever understand, thereby laying the groundwork for perpetual holiday disharmony. Peace out!

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2012’s major issues on the horizon Commentary

By Kathy richardson The 2012 legislative session begins on Jan. 4 and will end March 14. The session will only be 10 weeks long because it’s a non-budget year. Despite the short time frame to complete our work, there are several significant issues that need to be discussed.

More than likely, one of our first topics of business will be addressing human trafficking. State attorneys from cities across the U.S. which have hosted the Super Bowl have reported that they saw a rise in human trafficking. Legislation will be presented that will close loopholes and further define Indiana’s trafficking statute. It is vital that we do all that we can to protect our most vulnerable Hoosiers.

Whether to make Indiana the 23rd “Right to Work” state will be another major focus this session. While Indiana is recognized as having one of the best job-creation climates in the nation, and especially in the Midwest, there is one tool still missing from our toolbox. Economic development experts have told us that Indiana has missed multiple opportunities to attract new businesses to our state because Indiana is not a “right to work” state. With Indiana’s unemployment rate hovering around 9 percent, we must evaluate all options that could bring jobs to Indiana, and this will cer-

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Another issue discussed will be the differences in how we treat traditional brick-and-mortar retailers versus online retailers. Indiana is not the only state examining this issue. Many states are feeling the effects of a sluggish economy and are looking at ways to address the discrepancy between brickand-mortar retailers vs. online retailers. It has been estimated by the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute that Indiana is losing anywhere between $100 million to $200 million in online sales tax revenue.

Other issues that will be brought before the General Assembly include whether to pass a statewide smoking ban, how to address sentencing reform, examining the Barnes v. State case, drug testing recipients on state assistance, election reform and much more. As you can see, we have much work to complete in just 10 weeks. When developing solutions to all of these critical issues, we will do so in the best interest of Hoosiers to improve the communities we live in.

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BSU officials said Kenley’s efforts to advance the cause of public education have made a significant difference to the children of Indiana. Thanks to his efforts, the Indiana Charter School Bill made it through the General Assembly, integrating charter school funding into the school funding formula. Kenley also was instrumental in the passage of senate bills dealing with several initiatives to help students and teachers. He also conducts an annual leadership conference for high school students.

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Don Perkins left a corporate executive position to open a firearms store in Noblesville Police Dept., Hamilton County

By Robert Herrington Sheriff’s Dept., Indiana State Police robert@youarecurrent.com and the Bureau of Alcohol, To“We have your back, who has bacco and Firearms and Explosives your soul?” and is regulated by the FBI. Before That question is painted on the a firearm is purchased, Perkins back wall of BareArms Firearms & must comply with the regulations Accessories, something one might of every agency and must call the not expect to see at a specialty FBI for approval before completing store. But Don Perkins II is not a transaction. your typical firearms store owner.

“The FBI is very, very strict An educated, former corporate on who can get a firearm,” he executive, Perkins is an extremely explained. religious man who turned his pas“I’m a gun enthusiast. I’m exsion of firearms into Noblesville’s ploring being a part of this facet. newest business.

I’ve seen many gun stores come “Surprisingly, I haven’t hunted and go in the state. I have observed since I was 18 years old,” he said.

Don Perkins’ work – his attention Perkins was reared in the counto safety, detail and responsibiltry in northern Indiana and was an Mayor John Ditslear (second from right) cuts the ribbon to officially open BareArms Firearms & Accessories ity – and in my opinion it’s second outdoor enthusiast with his parents with the Perkins family – son, Don Perkins III (from left), daughters, Abby and Ellie, owner Don Perkins and to none,” added Tony Craig, a and brother. In his earliest memowife, Shelly. part-time worker at BareArms and ries, Perkins recalls carrying his BB a local law enforcement officer. gun while hunting with his father.

“Firearms are a wonderful tool for sporting and target practice, “I remember cleaning and shooting guns ever since I was old Conner St., next to Noblesville Honda. but when firearms are in the wrong hands bad things happen. enough to walk,” he said. “I got away from it a little bit as I “It’s as safe as a tank,” said Perkins. “There’s nothing to steal.

What’s important to remember is what an individual chooses to moved around.”

All firearms are stored in the bank vault every night.” do with a firearm they purchase, they must be held accountable.”

Perkins got back into his passion of firearms with the help Starting a firearms store is different than opening other busiSince Perkins also is certified, he has the right to refuse serof his son, Don Perkins III, who was a police Explorer in high nesses. Perkins said it takes a minimum of three months just for vice to anybody for any reason, which he has done already since school before attending and graduating from the Indiana State certification. He said BareArms is certified by the Noblesville the store opened. Perkins said he didn’t like the conversation Police Academy. someone was having while he was on the phone with the FBI. “When he went to the academy it got me really interested with While the customer was approved, Perkins refused to sell him the firearms and relearning firearms,” he said. firearm.

Before taking a “giant leap of faith” and opening his own busi“I’m a dad, I’m a husband, I’m a son and I live in this comness, Perkins was an executive of several trucking companies.

Age: 56 munity. I want people in this community safe. I want them edu“It was an extremely difficult decision because I had all the Hometown: South Bend cated,” he said. “Gun ownership is about being responsible, just security of different corporations. It was very hard to jump off as if you’re driving a car.” the end of the pier not knowing if I could swim or not, and that’s Residence: Noblesville BareArms is the second firearms store in Hamilton County where my faith took place,” he explained. “My faith played a treeducAtion: South Bend LaSalle High – the other is in Sheridan, His & Her’s Terget Sports. Perkins is mendous part during this. I took this to the Lord – can we do it School, Indiana University-South Bend unsure but was told the last gun store in Noblesville was located and scripturally do it? There is nothing in the scripture that says Perkins Hobbies: Firearms, all forms of auto on South Ninth Street more than 20 years ago. we can’t.” racing and serving as a deacon and “The focus in starting this store was to be a local, faith-based Prior to the store opening on Nov. 12, Perkins had his pastor on the leadership team at Hamilton Hills Baptist organization focused on a local customer base. We built a store come in and dedicate the business to his Lord and savior. With Church in Fishers. with a comfortable and safe environment,” he said. “We want his family and friends standing in a circle in the middle of the HonoRs: Served on the board at Meritor people to use our resources (both firearms and Christian bookstore holding hands, Perkins’ pastor prayed, “Whatever we sell Automotive, Continental General Tire Corp., Trailer shelves are available) and to hold Bible studies here. There is no would not be used in a negative manner.”

Equity Holdings, Inc. and was board chairman at bad question about a firearm.”

“We don’t want any of these things used in a negative manLegacy Christian School in Noblesville.

Perkins said the store’s inventory includes 50 handguns, 40 ner,” Perkins said about his one of his biggest fears in running a long guns, three different lines of holsters, and varying kinds of firearms store.

Quote: John 3:16 – “For God so loved the shooting, targeting, cleaning and support supplies. Firearms are For those worried about public safety with a gun store now world that He gave His only begotten son, that new and used and Perkins said purchases can be made outright or open in the community, Perkins brought in law enforcement and whoever believes in Him should not perish but have with a trade. security personal to address security issues to make the store as everlasting life” – because how do you figure out BareArms is open 10 a.m. to 6 pm. Tuesday to Friday and 8 safe as possible. In addition to having a state-of-the-art security someone loved you so much they would die for you a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information call 770-6626 or system installed and police patrolling the store several times at so you could live with him forever? visit www.barearmsllc.net. night, the store is the former location of Community Bank, 2370

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Noblesville gets $27k election bill

By Robert Herrington robert@youarecurrent.com The right to vote for mayor and Noblesville Common Council District 5 representative will cost Noblesville taxpayers $27,111.25.

“Only in municipal elections do they have to pay this,” Hamilton County Elections Administrator Kathy Richardson said.

Richardson said direct costs for municipalities having an election include poll workers, janitors, supply kits, rent, meals, postage for absentee ballots and poll lists – essentially anything that can be directly assessed to them.

“Everything else is pulled together and pro-rated,” she said.

Items grouped together and pro-rated include fees for ballot counters, machine setup, MicroVote usage, legal advertising, election board and canvas board. Richardson said the county pays a fourth of the bill and the remaining three-fourths are divided by thE numbErS amongst the municipalities. Richardson said many believe it should be based on population, but in The 2011 general election cost Hamilton County residents actuality the cost is based on voting $86,503.47. The county paid percentage. $10,117.50 for its portion of “Fishers has more people, but if it elections costs but the rest of has less of a turnout than Noblesville, the tab was passed along to Noblesville picks up a larger chunk,” municipalities. Here is the cost she explained. breakdown for those areas that This year, Hamilton County saw held elections: 17,280 of 108,997 registered voters Fishers – $27,825.78 (15.9 percent) participate in NoblesNoblesville – $27,111.25 ville, Fishers, Westfield, Sheridan, Westfield – $14,812 Atlanta and Arcadia. In 2007, the Sheridan Town – $2,840 general election had 20 percent voter Sheridan Schools – $1,420 turnout. During presidential elecArcadia – $1,397.38 tions, Richardson said the turnout

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typically reaches 70 to 80 percent.

“It is always a smaller turnout. It does pick up in the general and there was quite a bit of publicity on local races,” said Richardson. “It concerns me it is such a low turnout. I wish I knew the ways to make people go to the polls … a local mayor or council can affect your daily life more than a president can.”

Noblesville had 6,591 ballots (19.2 percent) – up from 7 percent in the 2007 general election and up from 15 percent in May’s primary.

Since Cicero and Carmel did not hold an election in November the areas saved money. Richardson said Carmel had 50 percent of the total county turnout in May’s primary election and thus paid 50 percent of the remaining amount – approximately $56,640. Other costs passed onto Hamilton County townships from this year’s primary election were: Fishers, $32,519; Noblesville, $25,470; Westfield, $16,429; and Sheridan, $3,021.

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Teachers ratify new contract, drop lawsuits editorial@youarecurrent.com The Noblesville School Board and the Noblesville Teachers Forum have ratified a contract for the 2011-12 school year. The contract sets the beginning teacher’s base salary at no less than Landry $35,100 and provides pay increases of at least 3 percent for all teachers.

The pay raises are retroactive to the beginning of the school year.

Officials said the agreement allows Noblesville Schools to offer more competitive starting salaries and grants increases to all teachers, including teachers with higher levels of seniority who have not had a raise in four years.

“We feel good that we have reached a fair settlement with teachers, all of whom have been greatly affected by our cost-cutting measures the past three years,” said Supt. Libbie Conner. “The new compensation model ensures a raise to all teachers and creates a more competitive salary on which to base raises in the future under the new laws.”

This is the first time the school district and the teachers forum have negotiated an agreement under the new state laws passed by the

Indiana General Assembly earlier this year.

“I am so glad that the teachers and the school board have reached agreement on a new collective bargaining contract,” said Duska Landry, president of Conner the teachers forum. “I want to express my appreciation to the Noblesville school board members, Supt. Conner, the Noblesville Teachers Forum bargaining team, the Noblesville teachers, and all others concerned for finding a way to reach an agreement under Indiana’s new collective bargaining law.”

Landry said it was not knowing how the new law would be interpreted that led to many of the problems the two parties encountered as they tried to reach agreement.

“I look forward to a more positive and equally successful bargaining in the future,” she said.

In addition to ratifying the contract, the forum agreed to drop the recent lawsuit against Noblesville Schools that it had filed in Hamilton County Superior Court, as well as the two unfair labor practice complaints filed with the Indiana Education Employment Relations Board.

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By Tracy Line As the holidays approach, we take time to reflect on all we’re thankful for. As a wife and mother, I’m grateful for countless blessings: my health, family, friends and of course our great town. But as a travel agent, I’m thankful for places that have brought me joy. I love to experience the sights and sounds of this wonderful world. Here are my top five: Chicago. What’s not to like about this bustling city? You have the beautiful lake, museums, shopping, theater and loads of restaurant and hotel options. Just three hours by car, but yet it feels like another world.

Cancun. It’s getting a bad rep right now, but the truth is tourism in Mexico is on the rise.

With great beaches, all-inclusive resorts to die for and cheap tacky tourist shops, are we surprised? All this for a great price: and just a hop, skip and a jump away from home.

Paris. Call it the city of love, the city of lights, call it what you want. Paris is beautiful. I

could live there. The history, culture, art and, of course the pastries are something I could never tire of. Vive la France!

Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s huge, sometimes confusing to navigate and crowded.

At the same time you can find a solitary spot among the wild flowers. There you’ll be in God’s Country, just you and your book, listening to the mountain stream babble in the background.

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Holden Beach, NC. I’ve been to a lot of beaches, but Holden is my family favorite.

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It’s quiet, quaint and offers a great wide beach for building sandcastles. There may be prettier beaches, but none has my heart like this one.

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Santa wants to know your Christmas list There is still time to give Santa your wish list for the holidays, but Kris Kringle is getting busy. Families may bring their camera and take photos free of charge as children tell Santa what they’d like for Christmas for just three more days – 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Santa’s House is located in Downtown Noblesville, across from the Visitor’s Center. For more information, call 776-6367 or visit www.cityofnoblesville.org.

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Today – Continue a family tradition and take a hayride to the field to choose and cut your own Christmas tree during Stonycreek Farm’s Country Christmas, 11366 Ind. 38 East, Noblesville.

You will also find a wide selection of freshly cut trees, fresh wreaths and garland at the greenhouse. Sip hot cider and browse through the gift shop featuring custom-made wreaths and other unique items. For more information, call 7733344 or visit www.stonycreekfarm.net.

Now to Jan. 7, 2012 – Grab your golden ticket as Civic Theatre presents Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka” at The Tarkington, 3 Center Green, Carmel. Performances are 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday with no shows on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Join Charlie Bucket and his quirky cohorts on a tantalizing tour of the mysterious candy-maker’s fantastical factory. For more information, call 8433800 or visit www.civictheatre.org.

Now to Dec. 31 – Tempt your taste buds as you stroll through a wonderland of gingerbread creations in all shapes and sizes at Gingerbread Village at Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. Guests can visit the Science Lab for some gingerbread-themed experiments. Gingerbread village will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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Dec. 31 – Start your New Year’s resolution to get in shape with “Race to the New Year” at Cool Creek Park, 2000-1 151st St., Westfield. The Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Washington Township Parks and Recreation and Westfield Parks and Recreation for this 5th Annual 5K walk and run.

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DISPATCHES » New medical director named – Indiana University Health announced last week that Don Selzer will assume the position of medical director of IU Health Bariatric & Medical Weight Loss. Effective Jan. 1, Selzer will oversee the Selzer bariatric program and direct the medical care policies and procedures associated with the care of bariatric patients.

Selzer has been a surgeon in the program since its inception in 2004. » ADHD drugs don’t up risks – Drugs used to treat ADHD in adults do not increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes or sudden death, U.S. researchers said last week. The team looked to see whether the patients taking ADHD drugs had higher rates of heart attack, sudden cardiac death and stroke than those who did not take these drugs. Among users, they also looked to see whether the risk of having heart trouble was higher when they were using the drug or after they had stopped using them. “We didn’t see any evidence that these medications increased the risk of any of these events,” one researcher said.

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Whether spoken by yourself, a relative, a friend or even your well intentioned health care provider, it is a phrase that gnaws at the very fabric of my professional life.

Just what does it mean? Do we decide, in the face of poor health with pain, discomfort, disability, and disease, to give up on attempts to assist with improvement of our condition?

Recently, a well-known sports figure in Indianapolis decided that he would seek additional expertise in healing to prolong his career and reduce the risk of long term permanent pain. By all accounts, it appears as if it was a worthwhile decision.

Over the past three decades of working in the field of medicine I have found that the worst thing one can do is give up on finding solutions.

A young man came to me with a ten-year history of severe tennis elbow in both arms. After a decade of well-trained doctors and therapists, he was worse than ever before. He was unable to hold a quart of milk. He had severe Vitamin D deficiency. After one week of proper therapy, 80 percent of his pain was gone, and it was 100 percent resolved in one month. He exclaimed, “I am

also no longer allergic to my girlfriend’s cat!” Yes, Vitamin D affects the immune system too.

Several years ago the family of a 15-year-old with weight loss, nausea and chronic vomiting spanning 18 months sought care. Despite invasive procedures, medications, and even psychiatric evaluations by caring providers, her Mexico trip got missed. Additionally, a stool analysis by an inadequately equipped local lab facility missed her parasite. New techniques including DNA analysis picked up her problem and she was normal in a week.

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Refreshed for the holidays COMMENTARY

By David Decker Homes tend to look their absolute best during the holiday season.

Decorations celebrating a spectrum of religious, cultural and family traditions not only add sparkle and pizzazz, they intensify the unique personality of both the home and the people living in it. This is the season of ultimate “homeyness.”

Home improvement professionals also consider this time of year as the season of the fresh look … when many homeowners gauge just how comfortable they are in their homes.

The typical work we are busy with just ahead of the holidays is a lot of updating – counters, flooring, little things that help “spiff” homes for entertaining. Let’s face it … it’s not the best timing to have a major kitchen overhaul project finishing up as you approach holiday preparations.

Weather, to a degree – no pun intended – also governs our work load. December in Indiana can be a festival of surprising weather. If holiday deadlines are important – such as, “We have a houseful of people arriving two days before Christmas” – and harsh weather has delayed work or deliveries … it’s a risky time to be washing dishes in the bathtub.

Still though, this is the season of the fresh

“big” look when homeowners start thinking seriously about major projects they’d like to accomplish with their homes in the coming New Year. Holiday experiences often inform a homeowner’s desires and decisions for major home improvements and redesign.

There are plenty of custom home improvement projects that can be pulled off in the winter months, but there are also plenty of projects that are more survivable in, say, mild spring rain rather than frigid winter snow and ice.

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We begin our series with “Filing.” Filing a Verified Petition for Dissolution is the first step in the legal process of getting a divorce. The filing fee – the cost paid to the county to open a divorce case – is approximately $150.00 depending upon the county.

The Petition includes the name of the parties, when they were married, if there were children born of the marriage, and other basic information. In the Petition, the reason for the dissolution is often cited as the

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After the Petition has been filed, the next step is to “serve” the non-filing spouse, which means providing formal notification that the Petition has been filed. This can be completed via Sheriff, certified mail, or a voluntary acknowledgment by the non-filing spouse.

Once service has been completed, it is customary to establish the “ground rules” which will govern certain aspects of the parties’ conduct during the pendency of the divorce, such as custody of children, parenting time, possession of the marital residence and payment of marital expenses. These issues are referred to as “provisional Issues” and will be the subject of our next column. At HOLLINGSWORTH & ZIVITZ, P.C., our team has the experience, the understanding, and the compassion to assist with your family law needs. If you have questions or concerns regarding divorce, custody, support, or any other family law concerns contact our firm at 317.569.2200 or hzlegal.com Stay tuned for the next installment of “Divorce-What to Expect” by HOLLINGSWORTH & ZIVITZ, P.C.

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Managing your holiday stress RELATIONSHIPS

By Kristen Boice Do you feel more stressed, depressed, overwhelmed or sad during the holidays? You might also feel a sense of joy and peace sprinkled in at times, yet there is a sense of wanting to get through it. Maybe they bring up a sense of grief and loss because they remind you of losing a loved one. The holiday season can be a time of happiness and gratitude and a time of loss and stress. Below are some helpful hints to help manage the stress: Focus on what matters – Remember what is really important during the holidays. Is it the gifts or the meaning behind the celebration? Is it having the house perfectly decorated or giving to someone in need? It’s about the love in your heart and not about the stuff that truly matters. Maybe shifting the focus from not having enough to just showing up and being you is truly all that really matters. Giving from the heart instead of giving because you think it’s the right thing to do, or listening more and talking less can be the best gifts. When we get clear about what is the most important piece of Christmas, which is love, it makes room for more joy.

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you want to commit to doing and then say “no.” There are some things that we do because we think it’s the right thing to do. Do you say “yes” to everything out of guilt or because you truly want to do it? There needs to be a balance.

It’s okay to say it is not going to work this year.

Take the time to really dig deep and figure out what makes the most sense for you and your family. This might mean it doesn’t work to travel to a family function or take on another holiday party this year. Or, maybe, you decide you are not going to send out Christmas cards because it creates too much stress.

Reach out – If you are feeling lonely or sad, pick two people to connect with and share how you feel. It can be so powerful to share what you are going through because it might help them too. Vulnerability leads to freedom and happiness. Volunteer and give your time to an organization that is close to your heart. Maybe you love animals or children. Make the time to give back and it will fill your heart.

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

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FOR SALE assoCIaTes needed aT mCL!

We are looking for hospitality-driven, dependable associates to work part-time as a catering/banquet delivery representative/ driver. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and able to work independently Our staff enjoy the following benefits: • Flexible schedules • Weekly pay check • Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays off • 401k with company match (after 1 year of employment) & more Apply directly to our Carmel location: Merchant’s Square, 1390 Keystone Way Dr. E, Carmel Indiana, 317-844-9217.

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The Leader in senior Home Care services is Looking For

men and women who want to make a difference in the lives of seniors. Join our team of non-medical caregivers today!

We are anxious to meet you and discuss how you can assist us serving North Indy and Hamilton County.

Call Today! 317-252-4472

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Top Dollar for Junk and Running Vehicles CALL 317-869-9498

Full- time receptionist wanted for Pediatric office. Please call 872-0400 between the hours of 8am – 5pm

aIr QuaLITy TesTIng speCIaLIsTs needed

$15.00+/HR Due to booming business we have 17 positions available! No.Exp.needed Company training, must have great communication skills and own vehicle.

Call for immiediate interview Mon-Fri. 9am-5pm 317-564-4958

For saLe:

Cedrus Sauna (FSI 3000): seats 2-3 people. Always been indoors. Barely used. JVC AM/FM CD Stereo system, halogen accent lights for mood or reading. Wireless remote control. 61’”42”x75”.

Immediate FREE delivery Indianapolis area $995 317.439.6502

FurnITure

Executive conference table. Nearly new.

Mahogany with 8 matching leather swivel chairs. Too large for our new space. Value approx. $9,300. Will sell for $3,000 OBO. Call 847.5022.

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