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It is our position that couples should have an open dialog about finances before purchasing an engagement ring. The holiday season is here sending men down on one knee to pop the proverbial question to their unsuspecting betrothed: “Will you marry me?” In this day and age, the pressure to purchase the ring of dreams is far outweighing the anxiety of asking the question. Women once judged a man by the size of his cornfield. Now, a man’s proposal of marriage is often judged by the number of carats he is able to purchase in a diamond ring.

Is it fair to put your fiancée in debt by demanding a two carat ring just to keep up with the Jonses? Or is a large engagement ring considered an entitlement or bragging rights by both parties? The newest fad, the mangagement ring, is now sending the ladies to jewelry stores. Has engagement ring shopping become an expensive indulgence leading to financial drains on the couple? It just seems like all the pomp and circumstance of weddings is overshadowing the whole idea of the concept of commitment.

Is a girl’s best friend the diamond or her fiancée?

Thanksgiving

It is our opinion that we should all carefully reflect this holiday season to reach further into our hearts seeking to realize the true purpose and meaning of our celebrations.

As Thanksgiving approaches and we meticulously plan our seating arrangements, menus and decorations, it’s important to reserve time for thought about the things for which we truly are grateful, as well as the many things for which we should but take for granted. Family and friends are our richest resource, especially in difficult times when our other possessions may dwindle or disappoint.

The holidays put us in close quarters. Perhaps we should use that time to strengthen our connection to those around us. Maybe we could try a little harder to have more meaningful conversations, beyond football scores and political commentary. Maybe we could institute an electronics-free zone at the Thanksgiving table, if not for the entire day. Maybe we could look each other in the eye when speaking and listen carefully after asking “how are things with you?”

Whether sharing your special days with familiar faces or strangers working together to feed and celebrate with those less fortunate, let’s remember, this season, to make heartfelt, human connections. Happy Thanksgiving!

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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.

Article. I. Section. 2. Clause 3: Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole Number of free Persons, including those bound to Service for a Term of Years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other Persons. (See Note 2) The actual Enumeration shall

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be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct. The Number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty Thousand, but each State shall have at Least one Representative; and until such enumeration shall be made, the State of New Hampshire shall be entitled to chuse three, Massachusetts eight, Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations one, Connecticut five, New-York six, New Jersey four, Pennsylvania eight, Delaware one, Maryland six, Virginia ten, North Carolina five, South Carolina five, and Georgia three.

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We understand you haven’t even begun to contemplate the indigestion that comes with gorging at Thanksgiving dinner (You do overindulge, don’t you?), but the holiday season all but is officially in full swing. Discounting the Christmas displays we’ve seen in some stores since the Indianapolis Colts were only 0-2, the season now is at hand.

With Black Friday bearing down on us, it is with great pleasure that we present to you our annual holiday gift guide inside today’s newspaper. Our art director, Zach Ross; our staff artist, Andrea Nickas; and our managing editors, Robert Herrington (Current in Noblesville), Jordan Fischer (Fishers), Kevin Kane (Carmel) and Lindsay Eckert (Westfield) have assembled what we sincerely hope will prove to be an assist to you as you plan activities and shopping excursions. As always, we urge you to please consider patronizing our local and loyal advertisers; you will be helping them as well as lending a hand in improving local economy. For now, though, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from us and ours – and please pass the Rolaids.

••• Here’s a shocker: The U.S. Postal Service ended its 2011 fiscal year on Sept. 30 with

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg a net loss of $5.1 billion. Use of the service is in decline, down 5.8 percent for first-class mail alone in the reporting period. Had Congress not stepped in and halted a $5.5 billion payment to pre-fund retiree health benefits, it would have been much worse.

Staring bankruptcy between the eyes, it will take an “act of Congress” to cut annual costs by $20 billion by 2015. As would the private sector, the USPS needs to streamline operations, and the union needs to understand that there are no tax dollars to float the boat.

Horrible stewardship has led to this debacle.

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To receive, one must first give Commentary

By Terry Anker Shakespeare may have been wrong. Perhaps the question is not “to be or not to be.” It seems more common that we ask “to take or to give — who does which.” History is littered with the bodies of those caught in the inevitable ebb and flow of power and money.

Capitalism wanes even as communism rises. Freedom flees as socialism sets up shop. And most assuredly, the inverse is equally true. While my own intellectual journey seems to be leading to a greater faith in the individual and free markets, others find that a well-managed collective state would better serve this planet’s everexpanding population.

Like many, I will enter the fray with pen and toil to share whatever meager insight I’ve garnered from years of reading, working, thinking and living. And I most earnestly encourage others to do the same.

Yet my protests have been confined to a more limited scope. The Kardashian Klan is deleted from my purchasing and viewing repertoire and we often eat local food rather than imported

slop. Impeding or destroying the labor of others is not part of the package. Tagging the Kemblazoned, spoiled, California Kardashians with graffiti seems more criminal that intellectual. So, I wonder as countless protestors parade pointlessly, how many hours of community service and productive time are being frittered away.

How many shelters could be built with this young, virile labor? How many meals could be served?

How many unnecessary illegal immigrants could be expelled? I was raised to believe that if one intends to receive, one must be willing to give.

Intimidation, threats and destruction seem less like a protest and more like the mindless and bloodthirsty acts of a mob. Is it possible that folks at the famed Boston Tea Party demanded free breadsticks or promised destruction to Ye Olde Pizza Hut?

History is littered with the bodies of those caught in the inevitable ebb and flow of power and money.

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

Editor, The Westfield Chamber of Commerce wishes to congratulate Mayor Andy Cook on his reelection as Mayor of Westfield. The Chamber looks forward to continuing its work with the City in several areas, including economic development.

We especially look forward to assisting in the progress of the Grand Junction and Grand Park developments. The chamber board supports the long-range goal of attracting economic development through the use of unique developments

such as these projects, and we believe these two, in particular, are needed for the continued positive quality of life for Westfield residents.

We also congratulate Bob Smith on his reelection as a councilman and offer our assistance to the Council upon its request.

Lastly, we congratulate all candidates and the community as a whole for participating in one of our greatest rights, the electoral process.

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DISPATCHES » Daniels takes top award – Westfield resident Steve Daniels, the Indiana deputy state auditor, has been awarded the 2011 Outstanding CPA in Business & Industry Award. A ceremony and dinner was to be held Friday be held last Friday at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in honor of this prestigious award. Daniels has been a state employee since 2002, when he began his public service in the auditor’s office before moving on to a controller position in the Budget Agency of Gov. Mitch Daniels’ administration. He returned to the auditor’s office in February 2010 and has successfully contributed to the 18th consecutive year for the office to be awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. » Holiday Greens Workshop – The Hamilton County Master Gardeners Greens Workshop offers a day of creating your own holiday greens arrangements on Dec. 3, from 9: a.m. to noon at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Winks Building, 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville. Cost is $35 per person, space is limited. Contact Judy Corman, 4401026 for reservations, or visit hcmga.org.

Cover Story | Diversions | Anti-Aging | Dough | Inside & Out | Laughs | Puzzles | Classifieds » Bazaar to benefit Julian Center – ManorCare at Summer Trace, 12999 N. Pennsylvania St. in Carmel, will host its fourth annual Summer Trace Holiday Bazaar to benefit the Julian Center Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The silent auction will feature approximately 25 items from local area business and independent donors as well as a bazaar to feature more than 20 local businesses. This event is free and open to the public. » Volunteers needed – Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County is seeking volunteers for the nonprofit’s annual Hamilton County Thanksgiving Day Dinner. A sit-down meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday at White River Christian Church, 1685 N. 10th St., Noblesville. Volunteers are needed for Wednesday and Thursday and can sign-up online at www.gsnlive.org. The web site also accepts credit card donations. » White’s day in court – Hamilton County Judge Steve Nation has denied Secretary of State Charlie White’s motion to remove the special prosecutors who led a grand jury to indict him on seven felonies including voter fraud. Nation granted White a hearing on arguments to dismiss the indictments on Dec. 9, but also left in place the Jan. 30, 2012 trial date on the criminal charges.

Thankfulness nothing to pooh-pooh COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson I’ve been a little bummed out by my Thanksgiving plans this year. As it turns out, Doo and I and the kids will be spending the holiday alone in our house, sans potentially combustible family members. I am saddened by this—because who doesn’t love an aunt hurling in the turkey or a nephew pooing on the hardwoods? But, I realize I still have much to be thankful for. Here’s my list: Employment: I am so thankful that both my husband and I still have work. We know several people who have been hit hard by this recession, and though we, too, have faced cutbacks, we’re faring better than most. So a giant thank you to our employers for keeping us close to the lifestyle to which we’d become accustomed.

Good news: I just found out one of my sisters is having twins! Besides laughing at her behind her back (misery LOVES company), I’ve been thanking the Fates for the timing of this announcement.

With job stress at an all-time high, hearing such amazing news has really made a difference in my attitude this week. Go multiple births!

Health: The only illness I’m certain my children have contracted so far is the “FU virus.”

Seriously, with the exception of one ear infection and possible food poisoning from an undisclosed north side buffet, our household has remained quite healthy. Thank you, Baby Jesus!

Craigslist: With Christmas looming and the Present Fund low, Craigslist has been a lifesaver.

Local people are selling everything from aluminum foil to zoo tickets. It’s convenient, cheap and just as fun as eBay, without the meth-like bidding addiction. Thank you, Craig, whoever you are, for making my holiday shopping a bit less painful.

Family: I am truly thankful for my family in-law. I’m not kidding when I say that my closest friends are my husband’s siblings and their spouses, and that my mother- and father-in-law are the best surrogate parents a liberal daywalker from Kentucky could have, despite their conservative Republican views. They like me, they really do! Thank you, Powers That Be, for legally binding me to an amazing family.

Readers: As a sometimes mommy-on-the-edge, I can’t tell you how grateful I am to have such a wonderful (and drug-free) outlet for my day-today frustrations, triumphs, fears and dreams. And that’s only because I have you reading my articles every week and occasionally expressing to the Current editors both your support and disgust. So thank you, good people of Westfield, for allowing me to share my crazy life with you.

I wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving, and plenty of memorable, nonfeces-related moments. Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist.

You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Bringing the ‘meaning of Christmas’ to life

By Lindsay Eckert Lindsay@youarecurrent.com Westfield Friends Church members are bringing the story of Christmas to life as part of the Westfield in Lights festivities Dec. 2.

The church will feature a live nativity scene at Hadley Park during the annual tree-lighting event.

Although this is the church’s first year to join Westfield in Lights, the live nativity scene has been bringing the biblical story of Christmas to life for three holiday seasons at Hadley Park, located at 100 W. Main St. Congregation member Becky Weiss said the church usually has an annual Christmas party with holiday-favorite games like white elephant gift exchanges. But this year, the congregation wanted to be a part of the community.

“We wanted to do something for the community, something to give back,” Weiss said. “It’s

time to spread the meaning of Christmas.”

Weiss said the church chose Hadley Park because of its resemblance to the site of Jesus’ birth.

“The gazebo resembled the stable Jesus was born in,” Weiss said.

And like the Biblical story of Christmas, candlelight illuminates the scene and gives the community an opportunity to be bigger than itself.

“We give all of our guests a candle with a note attached,” Weiss said. “Seeing the live animals and the kids’ reactions to an important story can help non-believers, and give them something to think about. We always have members there open to talk to anyone with questions.”

Members of the congregation will also be adding some taste to the holiday event, as they’ll be passing out homemade cookies from 6:308:30 p.m.

Westfield Friends Church will hold its Christmas Eve service at 10 p.m.

» Keltie’s Restaurant and Catering earns national ranking – OpenTable has rated Westfield’s Kelties Restaurant & Catering as one of the “Top 100 American Fare Restaurants in the United States.” The list of winners came from more than 10 million reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 12,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Anne Poynter, Downtown Westfield Association president, said the recent news shows how Westfield’s residents and businesses are booming. “This is a huge honor for Keltie Domina and her staff, as well as the businesses and residents of Westfield ,” Poynter said. “Recently being voted by Money magazine as one of the best places to live, this news continues to validate the great progress our city is making towards strengthening the community. With committed small business owners striving for excellence, like Keltie, we are confident of more great things to come.”

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Building a brighter community COMMENTARY

By Wendy Vivirito I have enjoyed watching Westfield grow during the past few years. Not just with people, but in the great “spirit” of community that continues to blossom. The Downtown Westfield Association (in partnership with the city of Westfield) has created many wonderful events to help make this happen, and the upcoming season is another demonstration of this commitment.

The holidays are an important time for a community. We take care of each other through supporting charities and purchasing from local business owners. It is the stuff that creates warm, memories and makes a place become a hometown.

For this reason, I’m thrilled to be chairing the second annual “Westfield in Lights” holiday tree-lighting event in downtown Westfield, at the intersection of State Road 32 and Union Street, on Dec. 2 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Due to the huge turn-out last year, we’ve moved all the activity to North Union Street

(see map!). We’ll have dancers, carolers, community fire pits, horse drawn carriage rides, an indoor winter market with 35 vendors, JoSheWe Gingerbread House Competition, merchant light competition and of course, the Santa House. At 7 p.m., Mayor Andy Cook will inaugurate the season with the lighting of the city tree.

Westfield Friend’s Church will be enacting The Living Nativity in Hadley Park, and we’ll also have Amanda Strong donation sites, and the Boy Scouts will be conducting their canned food drive.

All in all – this is Westfield’s event. Many members make the whole. If you weren’t there last year, make THIS the year to start the tradition for your family.

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» Westfield Washington Schools Community Clothing Drive and Giveaway – The annual community clothing giveaway will be held Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Washington Woods Elementary, 17950 Grassy Branch Rd. The district is collecting gently-used clothing and shoes through the end of November. Please label each donated bag of items with the contents. Donations can be dropped off at Washington Woods Elementary Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All of the collected clothing will be available to the community, free of charge. Monetary donations will be accepted for Amanda Strong Food for the Needy. For more information, contact Brian Sawa at 8677906.

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There are 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Clubs are non-political, non-religious, and open to all cultures, races and creeds Rotarians are ordinary people, doing extraordinary things to serve others here and abroad.

What is your mission? The Rotary motto is “Service above self.” Rotary’s main objective is service – in the community, in the workplace and throughout the world.

Encouraging high ethical standards and respect for all worthy vocations has been a hallmark of Rotary from its earliest days. In their business and professional lives, Rotarians abide

by The Four-Way Test of the things we think, say or do: Is it the turth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

How do I get involved? Rotary was founded on fellowship. If one has a desire to volunteer, give back to their community and help fundraise, then they are a candidate for Rotary. Expressing your interest in Rotary to a Rotarian is a good start. Prospective members are invited to

visit Rotary meetings more than one time. Filling out a Rotary application, followed by an interview with the membership committee, culminates with an invitation to join our Rotary Club.

Rotary is for all ages. Youth ages 15-18 may join a high school Rotary INTERACT Club.

When, where and what time do you meet?

The Rotary Club of Westfield meets Tuesdays at noon at the Bridgewater Club, 3535 E. 161st St. Fellowship, buffet lunch and guest speaker fill the one hour meeting.

What does your club want to provide for the community? Our Rotary Club strives to demonstrate and provide a community presence in servant hood by supporting community activities and events.

Our Westfield Rotary Club Signature Local Community Service Project is the Sensory Garden at Freedom Trail Park. The Rotary Club of Westfield has partnered with the City of Westfield Parks Department to design, build and fund the Sensory Garden features.

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Meet the people who run The Center for the Performing Arts

By Kevin Kane kevin@youarecurrent.com Frank Basile, interim president and CEO of The Center for the Performing Arts stresses that running the Center is a team effort.

That has been especially true since July, when the sudden resignation of Steven Libman put Basile, a veteran in business management, in an unfamiliar position: running a world-class performing arts center.

To help make the transition to new leadership a smooth one, the Center’s executive staff has taken on greater responsibilities and filled in where they are needed. The running of the entire center – from orchestrating its high-profile galas to managing the soon-to-open gift shop – takes a vast team of professionals. But here is an introduction to some of the people who help bring the Center’s venues to life several times per week.

David Anderson

Director of marketing

As head of the Center’s marketing, Anderson oversees current marketing initiatives and develops strategic plans to increase brand recognition and market share within the region and beyond. “I oversee the sales departments including box office and group sales, as well as public relations, advertising, website and print collateral,” he said. Anderson held the same position at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater until joining the Center in August 2010 for a new opportunity that he said still excites him. “The top thing that keeps me excited is seeing a community excited and engaged by what the Center and the arts offer to their lives.”

Interim president and CEO, board member

Basile was retired when appointed to his current position July 29. He entered retirement in 2008 after serving as senior vice president of the Gene B. Glick Company. Now, he’s back to working long hours, arriving before 8 a.m. and not leaving for home until 10 p.m. on most days. But he still eats dinner with his wife, Katrina. She picks him up around 6 p.m. each night and brings him back to the office about an hour later so he can finish his work. “Most of the day is filled with meetings with various staff members, potential donors and sponsors and various other visitors, and handling phone calls and e-mails,” he said. “It has been an abrupt change from retirement, but it’s truly exciting, though I would not want to do it on a permanent basis.”

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Tatum came to the Center in July 2010 after serving as the executive director of the Folly Theater in Kansas City. As the Center’s general manager, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Center pertaining to facility rentals, volunteers, security, parking issues and management of the events calendar of the three venues. Since Libman’s departure, Tatum said he has been more involved in managing the schedule of events and has more input in the selection of artists, and helping to get a new arts center up and running is what brought him to Carmel. “I felt it was a great opportunity to be part of the start-up of a wonderful new performing arts center,” he said. “To be involved with the presentation of the world’s greatest artists in such an outstanding venue is very rewarding.”

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Baker, who joined the Center in November 2010, said she spends her time making connections and cultivating experiences. “I help develop ancillary programming and experiences connecting our audiences and the community at large with what’s happening on our stages,” she said. “These might take the form of pre-concert happenings – lectures, artist interviews, et cetera – or bringing artists into school classrooms or community centers.” And if she could choose one artist to help her do this full-time, it would be an easy selection: Yo-Yo Ma. “My all-time dream ‘partner in educational crime’ would be him.”

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Director of development

Hatch came to the Center in February 2010 after working as the senior director of financial development for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. “My team is responsible for all contributed revenue for the Center’s operations including individual support, sponsorship, and grants,” he said. Hatch’s team spends its time meeting with potential and current supporters of the Center, securing corporate support and sponsorship and managing events for donors and sponsors. “Philanthropy is the heartbeat of our organization,” he said. “We couldn’t do our amazing educational programs nor could we bring world-class orchestras without the generous investment of our supporters.”

Austin organizes some of Carmel’s biggest celebrations. The Center’s executive producer joined the staff in February 2010 and works to create and deliver events to support the Center’s brand, including the grand opening gala in January. He also created grand opening campaigns for the Studio Theater and The Tarkington. “This is a career milestone for everyone, which is only appropriate with such a grand performing arts campus. Three openings in a seven-month period is just unheard of.”

Mike Anderson

Director of building operations

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Executive director, Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative

Sadler served as the Marion County clerk before founding the Initiative in 2007. As its executive director, she oversees all of its operations, including educational programming, archiving and preserving items and fundraising. But she also works for the Center. “Since Libman’s departure, I have added the additional responsibilities of being team leader for booking and programming for the 2012-2013 season, along with Doug Tatum and David Anderson,” she said. Her primary responsibility and passion, however, is the preservation of America’s music. “My job is about the wonderful genre of music known as the Great American Songbook. I love it and making sure that it continues on is a pleasure.”

Karen Kelsey Administrator

Kelsey joined the Center’s staff in August after serving in the same role at 3DT Holdings in Indianapolis. Kelsey has extensive experience with nonprofits, as she worked for seven years as the director of the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation.

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Current interviewed Anderson in July 2010, when construction on the Palladium was not yet completed and he was the project manager, working for Shiel Sexton. At the time, he said finishing work on the concert hall was “bitter sweet,” adding “It will be hard to leave it when it’s done.” He didn’t have to. Anderson joined the Center in January and now oversees the maintenance of all three performance venues.

He’s a bit partial to one of them, though. “The Palladium is my favorite spot. I led the Shiel Sexton team that built it and I’m very proud of the accomplishment.”

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Public relations manager

After years of working in the media, Hughey said he now helps media outlets “tell the Center’s story.” He joined the staff in February 2010, jumping at the opportunity to become the Center’s chief storyteller. “I’m an entrepreneur at heart and love being on the ground level of a start-up organization,” he said. “It’s inspiring to know that we live in a community that embraces music, dance and theater. I’m blessed to be able to share the stories that take place here every day, on stage and behind the scenes.”

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Wednesday, Friday-Sunday Carmel Repertory Theater presents “Annie” at the Tarkington, 3 Center Green, Carmel. The musical will be performed at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 843-3800 or visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

Friday to Dec. 11 The Belfry Theatre presents “The Perfume Shop” on its stage, 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville.

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Sundays. This play inspired “The Shop around the Corner,” “You’ve Got Mail” and “She Loves Me.” This bubbly and whimsical comedy is the perfect thing to warm up your winter. Two bickering co-workers unknowingly exchange love letters as anonymous pen pals. For more information, call 773-1085 or visit www.thebelfrytheatre.com.

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Memories with Carmel resident Jessamyn Anderson at 7:30 p.m. at The Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel. Let the IWS put you in the holiday mood with a range of delightful and stirring musical fare that includes award-winning soprano vocalist Jessamyn Anderson performing seasonal favorites plus the world premiere of James Syler’s Fantasia on Silent Night. For more information, call 843-3800 or visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

Dec. 8-18 The Carmel Repertory Theater presents “A Christmas Carol” at The Studio Theater, 3 Center Green, Carmel. Performances are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Based upon the book by Charles Dickens, an old miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve. For more information, call 843-3800 or call www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

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DISPATCHES » Glick Fund provides arts grants – The Glick Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation, has announced grants to 27 local organizations totaling $1.6 million. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $250,000. Recipients included the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, which received $10,000 for operating support. » More flight cancellations? – The government fined an American Airlines affiliate $900,000 last week for holding hundreds of passengers onboard a small jet on a tarmac for hours. Yet industry analysts now predict that airlines will be more likely to cancel flights to avoid massive fines. “If there’s a 20 percent chance of (a tarmac delay exceeding the government-imposed time limit), an airline will cancel,” airline analyst Michael Boyd told the Associated Press.

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Civic Theatre shows sweet side with “Willy Wonka”

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By Cheri Dick What’s your family’s favorite holiday tradition? Maybe it’s putting a special ornament on the Christmas tree, preparing a dessert recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation or enjoying a festive holiday brunch at a favorite restaurant.

For many families, attending Civic Theatre’s annual holiday show also has become a time-honored, eagerly anticipated tradition.

From “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” to “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Wizard of Oz,” our 97-year-old theatre’s holiday production is always a toe-tapping musical, always colorful, and always family-friendly. It’s no wonder that so many central Indiana families make an evening at Civic Theatre a “must do” every holiday season.

This year’s holiday production at Civic Theatre, “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka,” promises to be more fun and frivolous than ever! Whether you are singing along with the cast’s spirited rendition of “The Candy Man,” watching the obnoxious Augustus Gloop fall into a flowing river of fudge, or laughing out loud as Violet Beauregarde inflates into a humongous blueberry, the only question you will have when you leave the Tarkington Theater is: “Who enjoyed

Willy Wonka more, you or your children?”

If you have never been to a Civic Theatre production, you are in for an unexpected, chocolaty treat. Elaborate sets, colorful costumes, and expert staging by theatre professionals make attending every Civic show a special experience.

Add the magic, wonder and glee of a holiday production like “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka,” and you will think you’re sitting in a theater at the corner of 43rd Street and Broadway Avenue in Times Square.

No kidding! Civic productions are just that entertaining! In fact, Lou Henry, art critic for the Indianapolis Business Journal, wrote this headline about our first show of the current season: “Civic’s blissfully fun ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ puts the national tour to shame.” “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka” promises more of the same bliss and fun—plus dazzling production value.

You don’t want to miss it.

“Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka” runs December 16 through January 7 in the Tarkington Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts.

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Communicate. If the children are not with you for the holidays, call them, send cards and/or emails. Consider creating your own family celebration either before or after the actual holiday. Children love celebrations and gifts, regardless of the day and time. Conversely, if the children are spending the holiday with you, you should encourage and allow them to speak with the other parent. If the children are too young to call on their own, help them make or receive a call, and always give the children and the other parent a quiet moment together.

Put the Children First. No matter how challenging your relationship is with your children’s father/mother, please remember that he/she is the parent of your children and, therefore, you should make every effort to respect the co-parenting relationship, striving to keep your children’s best interests as your top priority.

Coordinate gift-giving. Ask the other what he/she plans on giving the children, and share your plans with the other parent. Help your children make a holiday card or purchase a gift for them to give the other parent. Offer to take your children shopping to buy presents for the other parent. For young children especially, holidays are exciting times and they want to give as much as they want to receive. Put personal feelings aside, knowing that building healthy and positive relationships between parents creates a winning situation for the entire family.

Remember that the other parent will be in your life long after the children are grown, so the more you are able to effectively communicate and co-parent, the easier the transition will be on you and your children.

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DISPATCHES » H&Z announces new associate attorneys – Carmel law firm Hollingsworth & Zivitz recently announced that Jessica L. Hopper and Elizabeth A. Eichholtz have joined the firm’s family law section as associates. Hopper is a former deputy prosecuting attorney for Hamilton County and has more than a half decade of experience in civil and criminal litigation.

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By Dena Shepherd Page Question from Patrick H. from Carmel: I saw an article that said my homeowners insurance is probably going up. What’s the deal?

Response from Dena Shepherd Page: It’s been a rough couple of years for insurance carriers if you’re talking about homeowners insurance. The cost of a homeowners policy is on the rise across the country. We’re here to help you understand why those rates are going up and what you can do to avoid or offset those costs.

I’ll start off with why this is happening. The answer is that we’ve had a sustained rough patch when it comes to natural disasters and weather.

Losses exceeded $15 billion from April to June of this year alone. These are the highest losses on record for the second quarter. Let’s recap what has happened: Hurricane Irene ran up the east coast; wind and hail caused more than 20,000 severe weather reports; tornadoes tore across Missouri and Alabama; wildfires blazed all summer in Arizona, Texas and New Mexico; ice and snow from Texas to New England; multiple earthquakes with the most significant in Virginia.

These losses also have put a strain on the construction and materials industries, driving up repair costs. This has led to the repair cost of some homes to exceed their market value.

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First, it is often recommend that you place your insurance with an independent insurance agent. Independent insurance agents represent a variety of carriers (a carrier would be Travelers, Hartford, Erie, Central, etc.) and can get you multiple quotes to find the best fit for you.

There also are a couple of ways to offset a cost increase if you get hit with one, such as: 1. Increasing your deductibles exposes you to a little bit more if you have a loss, but can lower your premiums.

2. Policy bundling is a great way to lower your insurance costs, if you don’t have your homeowners and auto insurance with the same carrier.

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Preventing project privations: Prepare!

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By David Decker Privation (n): lack of the usual comforts or necessities of life.

Even the most exciting custom home improvement project likely includes the discomforting expectation of strangers intruding and the disruption of household routine.

Don’t despair, prepare!

Detailed planning and accurate daily communication go a long way toward minimizing the intrusiveness of a project. Nonetheless, dealing with the absence of a kitchen or a reduction of available bathrooms requires advance strategic thinking.

Since the work on every custom project is different, working around the intrusions on every project is also different. A couple of basics always apply. Home improvement professionals have to understand we are working in the most intimate areas of the home, and homeowners have to understand that multifunction construction projects are a fertile breeding ground for unexpected challenges.

We develop a master plan with a start-tofinish project work and delivery schedule, backed up by daily (or in some cases, as-needed) communication updates. Before a major kitchen project, we will help the homeowner set up a temporary food prep area (possibly a microwave, refrigerator, hot plate and food storage near a water source). If the flooring/drying phase of

a project will temporarily block access, for example, to a master bathroom or wardrobe closet, we will communicate in time for the homeowner to prepare for the inconvenience.

Yes, I’ll admit, we love it when a customer leaves on vacation or moves out during the project so we can work longer hours and get more done without disturbing anyone. Proper planning and communication minimizes the need for the customer to be on-site or on-call to handle spot decisions and questions. Unless the customer knows us from past work, they are typically leery of this, but thorough attention to upfront detail provides comfort quickly.

The whole goal is to provide a great finished project with minimal intrusion. Instead of having to “do without,” it’s perfectly possible, and even probable, for a homeowner to comfortably “make do.”

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Legacy Fund awarded Dr. Judi Campbell with its Living Legacy Award during the third annual Celebration of Philanthropy.

Dr. Campbell was a driving force and original donor – making a $2,500 founding gift – for Chaucie’s Place. She is also a strong advocate for parks and currently serves on the Hamilton County Parks Board and is president of the its charitable foundation, Friends of Hamilton County Parks.

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It never hurts to have a back-up cat HUMOR

By Mike Redmond Because I am a man who likes to be prepared, I have recently welcomed a new cat into the house.

You may wonder how this constitutes “being prepared.” Simple: I already had one cat, an orange male named Charlie. However, I find it prudent to have a backup cat ready, just in case Charlie is busy sleeping when I need someone to curl up in my lap while I’m trying to read a magazine, or to sit on my head when I’m trying to sleep.

The new kitten is named Maynard, after Maynard G. Krebs on the old Dobie Gillis TV show.

It used to be Woody, but that went against my policy of giving animals names that have some sort of meaning to me. Charlie, for example, was named after jazz great Charlie Parker, continuing a pattern established with his predecessor, an orange male named Dizzy, after Dizzy Gillespie.

For my money, Maynard G. Krebs (the “G” stands for Walter) is one of the greatest characters in television history, right up there with Barney Fife, Mister Moose and Sonny Drysdale.

And I’ve always considered it kind of a shame that Bob Denver, who played him, was more likely to be associated with Gilligan’s Island. Gilligan was a dope. Maynard was cool.

Anyway, back to the cats.

We’re all getting along splendidly now, but I can’t say that was the case the day Maynard came home.

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he’d been here all along. He also jumped right onto Charlie, who looked up at me and sighed, as if to say “Why did you do this?” then went upstairs to the guest room and shut the door.

Maynard, of course, was oblivious. He was too busy racing from room to room, looking at the fish tank and climbing onto the furniture.

At least, he was until he met my dog, Cookie.

Maynard went into his full Halloween cat routine—arched back, fluffed out tail and that sideways-hopping thing cats do when they think they’re being tough. It’s the feline version of the Ali Shuffle.

Cookie gave Maynard a sniff. Maynard batted her on the nose. Cookie stuck out a paw and pinned Maynard to the floor. Maynard squirmed out of it and sideways-hopped around some more. Cookie looked up at me, sighed, and then went upstairs and knocked on the guest room door.

Things have settled down since then. The cats get along fine now and Cookie puts up with them both. As for me? It’s fun having a kitten in the house again. I like the goofy energy Maynard brings to the place. The backup cat plan is, by all accounts, a meowing success.

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Great for moms, or anyone in a nursing or assisted living facilities. Buy a Spa pedicure get a manicure for FREE!! *Ask about my frequent customer discount *We do Spa parties for any occasion.

“Let me take care of you”

PLUMBING BY GRANT

Chances are, you don’t have any Plumbing Problems now but if you ever need a Plumber, call me! My name is “Mike”.

My Work includes Repair and New Install: I am 24 years in the Profession, Licensed, Bonded, and Insured, Call 317-485-5449 or 317-728-9698

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

CASH FOR CARS $$ Cash for Cars Indianapolis $$

Guitar Lessons

G E N S U P

Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons

With Baker Scott

near Carey Road & 146th Carmel 317-

910-6990

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.

Real Estate DISTRESS SALE

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489.4444 ext. 202

Now HIring

Now HIring

NOW HIRING

GROOMERS AND STAFF WANTED:

Full & Part Time cleaning positions available on NE & NW side of Indy. Positions start at 5pm and are approximately 8+ hrs/night.

Must have clean criminal background, 12 month verifiable employment within the last 18 months and must have your own car. Call 317-252-9795 and leave a message.

Someone will return your call ASAP

School Bus Drivers Carmel Clay School Corporation is now training School Bus Drivers Must be able to obtain Class B, CDL Starting at $88 day after successful completion of training, no benefits Paid Bi-weekly Available to earn attendance bonus Must be able to pass criminal history and BMV background checks Will work approx 4 hours per day running morning and afternoon routes Apply on-line to www.ccs.k12.in.us, AA/EOE

Now Hiring

Hampton Inn Carmel is hiring housekeepers.

Please apply in person at 12197 North Meridian Street Carmel

Now Hiring: Line Cook Full time/Part time Dooley O’Tooles 160 E Carmel Drive 843-9900

Happy Dog Hotel and Spa in Carmel seeks experienced groomers for professional spa.

Upscale, new facility with high volume. General front desk staff and dog handlers also needed To apply: email resume or info to Beverly at Beverly@happydoghotelandspa.com or call 317-580-5050.

OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN

Upscale Carmel optometry practice now hiring an energetic and knowledgeable Optometric Technician. Most Saturday mornings required. Please fax cover letter, resume, and references to 317-660-7438.

NOW HIRING

Nancy Myers Salon & Spa We are looking for an experienced Nail Technician for either commission or boothrent. We are looking for a motivated, dependable person. Very competitive boothrental. Contact Kristin for more information 317-464-9837.

NOW HIRING

Driver needed for a local, dedicated run, 5-days per week, no weekends. Must be Class A CDL licensed. Call 317-997-4527 and ask for Mike.

Now Hiring

Local computer center seeking qualified tech for computer work. send resume to info@ctcarmel.com

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

FOR SALE

A N N E I T

C K S W I T T T Y

handyman , repairs hauling, yard work call Tom - 847-3753

NNLS 267466

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