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DISPATCHES Holiday song contest – Time to be creative and show your talents as Current is hosting its inaugural Holiday Song Contest. Readers are asked to rewrite a verse to “Deck the Halls.” Written entrees need to be submitted by Dec. 5 and e-mailed to Robert@youarecurrent.com. Current will select the finalist and have a local musical celebrity sing the verses and the recordings will then be placed on our websites. Readers may watch and hear the finalists and vote on their favorite. The winner will be announced in the Dec. 23 edition.

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com During one Saturday night this summer, Westfield Mayor Andy Cook received a call from Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard.

City “‘Hey Andy, I’m in my downtown and there are soccer jerseys all over this place, thank you very much,’” Cook recalled Brainard saying.

“For now, Mayor Brainard, for now. We’ll see what we can do.”

Cook said he hopes to keep many of those visitors spending their money in Westfield in the future.

The city’s next mission is to create Grand Junction Park and Plaza, which will be a downtown destination for families and visitors. Cook gave his State of the City address at the Westfield Chamber of Commerce meeting at The Bridgewater Club on Nov. 20.

Renderings of the proposed Grand Junction (including stores, restaurants, office space, interactive water park, ice skating rink) were revealed at the luncheon.

“We want to provide a unique safe environment for young families,” Cook said.

Cook said many families love the atmosphere of Broad Ripple or downtown Indianapolis, but want to move to places with good schools when their kids are about to start school. The biggest challenge Westfield faces is financial, Cook said.

“It’s easy to find money to build things,” Cook said after his address. “It’s very difficult to have the income it takes to sustain things. We got $44 million cash we received from the utilities sale. We’re using that to build our roads and our trails. I need to hire three more cops, but I can’t use that money because it’s finite. What we’re doing is using those funds to enhance our infrastructure that will entice property tax-paying businesses, so I can hire three more cops.

It’s the best way I can sum up.”

Grand Park is definitely doing its part to help the economy.

“The reason we built Grand Park was to diversify our tax base,” Cook said. “In the nine months the park has been open, I think we are doing all right.”

The original projection was 300,000 visits to Grand Park in the first year. As of Cook’s address, there have been 906,796 visits and 26,186 hotel room nights sold. Cook said visitors are coming from all over. Grand Park had a soft opening in March and held its official opening June 20-22.

Cook said many visitors are international, which he learned when he talked to a visitor from Holland –

Mayor Andy Cook gives his annual State of the City address to the Westfield Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 20 at The Bridgewater Club. (Submitted photo)

the nation, not the city in Indiana.

“So if someone tells you they are from Peru, Versailles or Brazil, Mexico, you better ask because they might not be (from Indiana),” Cook said.

In October, it was announced that a 150-room hotel (Cambria Suites and Hotel) will be built on Grand Park’s campus. Westfield currently has just one hotel (Rodeway Inn & Suites). It was also announced that an indoor soccer facility will be built by Holladay Properties and will be open by Nov. 1, 2015.

Cook said he knows not everyone is on board with his vision.

“Like most towns and cities, there are some people that don’t like any change or risk,” Cook said.

Other highlights of the State of the City: • The fire department surpassed last year’s run total of 2,102 on Nov. 11 (2,153 as of Nov. 18). The average response time is 5 minutes, 14 seconds.

• Bond rating is A++ • City tax rate dropped 4 cents (84 to 80) • Westfield Washington Schools had highest graduation rates (98.4 percent) in Hamilton, Hendricks and Boone counties this past school year.

• Westfield High School recognized by U.S. News and World Report and The Washington Post as a top high school in Indiana and nation.

• Top 3 percent of Indiana schools in ISTEP+ success • The launch of Twitter account @WstfldWelcome with #BusinessBooster to promote Westfield businesses.

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Diversion – Westfield Parks Dept. will host its inaugural Cookies and Canvas for ages 6 and older.

Kids will have the opportunity to paint their very own personalized 11-by-14-inch gallery wrapped canvas while eating cookies in a fun environment where the artist walks through each step. Cost is $35. To sign up or learn more, call 804-3183.

Business – A group of residents and business members surprised owner Betsy Rabold at My Father’s Garden, 106th N. Union St., with a flash mob on Nov. 21. The flash mob showed support to the downtown business, which sells premium natural products and remedies by local artisans providing a wide variety of natural health/wellness services and products. “I’m so thankful to be part of such an awesome city,” Rabold said.

“What an honor! Westfield really does support local businesses. Thank you so much.”

Philanthropy – Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development and several other county nonprofits have launched an end-of-year fundraising campaign in connection with #GivingTuesday, a national campaign that harnesses the power of social media to bring awareness to charities and inspire people to give back to their community.

Everyone who donates on Dec. 2 will be entered into a raffle for a prize. Those making a donation of $50 or more will be given an insulated tumbler.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ HANDincorporated or @HAND_inc on Twitter.

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Helping Obama Redmond

Technically, I’m not sure if “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” is the sequel to the prequel to the “Apes” movies from the 1960s and ’70s, or what. But I do know it was the most entertaining movie I saw this summer. The follow-up to “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” is set 10 years down the road, when humans have mostly died off due to disease and intelligent apes are now the Earth’s prime species.

Susana Suarez, a Zionsville town councilor, became the first candidate to file for HD 24 replacing State Rep. Steve Braun. Suarez said fixing the school funding formula and economic development are her top priorities.

The caucus to replace Rep. Braun is scheduled for Dec. 9. To read more, visit www.currentinwestfield.com

The White House released a report last week detailing ways that federal and local governments can work together to deal with the effects of climate change. Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard was one of only four Republicans to serve on the 26-member climate change task force. To read more, visit www. currentincarmel.com.

A 100 Grand may not just be a candy bar but the price.

Columnist Mike Redmond writes about the global chocolate crisis – a shortage that’s looming and it could get expensive.

Seems worldwide consumption of cocoa in 2013 was 70,000 metric tons greater than production and chocolate may in the future be a luxury instead of the necessity we all know it to be. To read more, visit currentinwestfield.com

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Meet your teacher, Samantha Gard Grade/subject: First grade, Maple Glen Elementary School Number of years teaching: Two Background/schooling: Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis and earned her bachelor’s in elementary education primary grades from IUPUI. Why did you become a teacher? I remember being in second grade and adoring my teacher, Mrs. Ellis. She looked at me as an individual and not just as another student. She truly loved me and I knew it. She took the time to learn my learning style and helped me be successful in school.

After that I realized that someday I wanted to be for kids what she was for me. In high school I did my community service at Shamrock Springs Elementary and that was when I fell in love with the Westfield Washington Schools. Every teacher that I had the pleasure of working with reminded me of Mrs. Ellis and I knew that someday I’d want to be in a district like WWS; and here I am.

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Seeing the strengths in their classmates allows for more learning and support opportunities. I believe that developing strong interpersonal communication skills will take them further than they could imagine.

What do you encourage parents to do at home to help their children strengthen particular skills? I encourage parents to get excited! The more excited you are about things going on at school, the more excited your kiddo will be and when those times come where a specific skill needs attention, it won’t be so painful to put in that extra work. Staying positive works wonders.

What is your favorite movie? “Matilda.”

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I love music – it truly feeds my soul, but I could not pick a favorite musician or band. I have many favorites and it really depends on my mood.

What’s something your students might not know about you? Art is my world. I love to draw and create, knowing that I can’t be wrong when it is my own creation.

Sweet sounds – Upcoming musical performances at Westfield Washington Schools include: Dec. 9 – WIS choir concert at WHS, 7 p.m.; Dec. 10 – WMS holiday band concert, 7 p.m.; Dec. 12 – Washington Woods Elementary second grade music program; Dec. 15 – WMS holiday choral concert at WHS, 7 p.m.; Dec. 17 – Maple Glen Elementary Singspiration choir concert, 7 p.m.; Dec. 17 – Oak Trace holiday programs grades 1 and 2 at WHS, 7 p.m.; and Dec. 18 – WHS band concert, 7 p.m.

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The Westfield Band Boosters held their annual holiday craft show Nov. 22 at Westfield High School, 18250 N. Union St. The sixth annual show had more than 170 vendors selling all handmade crafts and WHS students provided live music. More than 170 vendors filled the Westfield High School MPIF as proceeds from the craft show benefited the WHS band programs. (Photos by Robert Herrington)

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Fires are burning hotter and faster and training is the best way for firefighters to do their job and return home safely, public safety Fishers Fire Chief Steve Orusa told a crowd of elected officials from throughout Hamilton County on Nov. 22.

A meeting, which included mayors, city councilors and township representatives, was assembled by the Hamilton County Commissioners as a way to inform all stakeholders on plans to add on to the county’s training center.

Proposed plans for the 96 acres, owned by Westfield on River Road in Noblesville, include a multi-story burn tower, a 20-line weapons training and qualifications range, infrastructure for roads and a small building for classrooms, equipment and bathrooms. Officials estimate the project will cost $3 million.

“Building it is the easy part, quite honestly,” Commissioner Christine Altman said, adding that one idea is that the county would come up with the necessary capital funds using a county-wide general obligation bond. “The hard thing is, once we build it, how do we maintain it? I think we have a good model with the (911) communications center.”

The potential additions would provide local training areas that currently require a drive or are not found in Central Indiana.

A burn tower can be used by firefighters and law enforcement for training. (Submitted rendering)

“There is nowhere to do live fire training unless we have this training facility,” said Orusa.

“Right now we are using shipping containers to try and do live fire training. We need your help because the first time a firefighter is in live fire training should be inside a burning building. It should be in a controlled training environment where mistakes are affordable.”

Orusa said the training center decision is “a very visceral issue” for the fire departments.

“Our people do everything in their power to provide them with the training and equipment to keep them safe because when we commit them to harm’s way and put them at risk, we indirectly Continued on Page 9

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Continued from Page 8 put their families in harm’s way and their families don’t have a choice,” he said. “By providing them that equipment and by providing them that training in those training facilities, we help them manage that risk so they can go home to their families.”

Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen said his deputies must travel to Plainfield to use the Indiana State Police’s high-speed facility to practice evasive driving. Also, officers travel to Tipton to practice on a small gun range.

“It doesn’t completely meet their needs,” he said. “A range facility is certainly something we would be interested in.”

Officials said the county tried to create a joint facility in the ’80s, but jurisdictional issues caused it to fall apart.

“All of us understand we need this training facility because we are spending lots of money out of county,” said Commissioner Steve Dillinger.

“We’re talking about the difference between what we are already spending and what happens if we do it here and it’s coming out of our budgets. And that means we have to prioritize this.”

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Of the seven Hamilton County councilors, Steve Schwartz, Amy Massillamany and Jim Belden were the only ones in attendance. Each publically admitted their support for the project.

In 2014, the Hamilton County Training Center has had 17,397 training hours and 3,536 participants representing 22 local.

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As she drives north on Clay Terrace Boulevard, Sarah Fisher surprises the child in a car she passes with her backseat passenger, Santa. (Photos by Robert Herrington) Santa arrived to Clay Terrace Mail in the backseat of an IndyCar driven by retired racer Sarah Fisher on Nov. 22. Once he arrived, Kris Kringle took photos with children inside Santa’s house, which was built by the elves of Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis.

Other holiday activities included the tree lighting, crafts, balloon and face painters, live reindeer and live music. Santa will be available daily through Christmas Eve. (Right) Santa waves to the crowd after arriving to Clay Terrace Mall in the backseat of an IndyCar driven by Sarah Fisher.

From left: Tim Wright, David Martin and Erin Martin perform holiday music as guests await the arrival of Santa.

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By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com After seven years, a female pit bull named Princess has finally found her “prince.”

The dog set a record for the longest pets stay at the Humane Society of Hamilton County, but now that’s all over.

Cpt. Justin Growden of Fishers returned home after being deployed and inquired about finding a match through the Pets Healing Vets program.

The announcement was made at the shelter’s annual fundraiser, Tinsel and Tails, on Nov. 20 to cheers from the crowd.

“They do amazing things and have hearts of pure gold. I can’t say thank you enough to the workers and volunteers that have helped,” Growden said. “If you know of a veteran that may benefit from a companion animal, please pass this along to them.”

Rebecca Stevens, the shelter’s executive director, said they were so excited to finally find a home for Princess. The shelter had even launched a Facebook page and campaign to specifically find this dog a family.

Stevens said she hopes Princess can help Growden – a veteran who served in the Marine Corps – cope with post-traumatic stress disorder and a brain injury.

“No two souls have ever needed each other more,” the Human Society wrote on Facebook.

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There was also talk at the fundraiser about land becoming available for a new, larger home for the animal shelter, but Stevens said an announcement isn’t ready on that just yet. Tinsel and Tails grossed a record $192,435 for the shelter. In 2013 the event raised about $110,000.

To see more photos from the Tinsel and Tails fundraiser, visit www.currentincarmel.com. For more information about animals available for adoption, visit www.hamiltonhumane.com.

Divorce What To Expect: Holiday Parenting Time In Indiana, a majority of parents with existing Court ordered custody and parenting time arrangements stipulate and agree to abide by the terms of the holiday parenting time schedule as put forth in the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines, (“IPTG”). In any family law matter, however, the parties need not staunchly follow the IPTG holiday schedule and can agree to a schedule that best suits their family’s needs. That individualized schedule can be incorporated into the Court’s Order. For example, if there are longstanding holiday traditions that the parties wish to keep intact for the children subsequent to their separation, parents will often agree to such specific provisions and/or request the same from the Court when litigating the issue.

The holiday parenting time schedule provided for in the IPTG “equalizes” the holiday parenting time for Mom and Dad over a two year period by alternating half of the holidays each year. The IPTG were recently amended.

One specific amendment was to the implementation of holiday parenting time. Under the former IPTG, holiday parenting time took precedence over the regular parenting time schedule. This often resulted in one parent forfeiting weekend parenting time as it was the other party’s holiday parenting time. In such instances, the former IPTG required that the parties modify the annual schedule to ensure that due to that holiday time, no party received three consecutive weekends of parenting time. Under the

amended IPTG, holiday parenting time continues to take precedence over regular parenting time, however, parties are no longer required to modify the regular schedule for the remainder of the year should either party receive three consecutive weekends of parenting time. Instead, one party may now receive three consecutive weekends. The purpose of this modification was to avoid additional modifications throughout the year and recognizing that over time, the time would equalize.

Be aware, however, that if you have a current order for parenting time, the provisions of the IPTG that were in effect at the time the order was issued is still in force. The amendments do not automatically apply to orders or agreements that were entered beforehand, so the specific version of the IPTG that applies to your situation is important to recognize.

Included in the holiday schedule are “Special Days” such as parents birthdays, children’s birthday, Mother’s and Father’s day.

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The Westfield Fire Dept. received a donation of 1,200 hard-wired smoke detectors from Citizens Energy Group which Public Safety it distributed to lowincome residents in the community.

“We are honored that Citizens Energy Group thought of Westfield and those residents who otherwise can’t afford to have smoke detectors in their homes,” said Westfield Fire Marshal Garry Harling. “The risk of dying from a home fire is cut in half when a working smoke alarm is installed.

This donation means there will be 1,200 families in Westfield protected.”

The smoke detectors were handed out during the annual Open Doors Thanksgiving Project on Nov. 22 at Westfield City Services, 2728 E. 171st St. The Westfield food pantry provides food to those in need the Saturday before Thanksgiving. During that time, Westfield firefighters dispensed the donated smoke detectors.

“While natural gas prices remain low, we know some customers will still struggle to pay their bill during this cold-weather season and may turn to alternate heating sources,” stated Craig Moore, director of Citizens Corporate Development. “By providing free smoke detectors, we hope to raise awareness for all residents. In the unfortunate case of a house fire, we want everyone to have the warning they need to get out unharmed.”

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City planning to make Westfield in Lights bigger and better

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Candice Hughes, special events coordinator for the City of Westfield, has a daunting task. She was hired three months ago and, while she has never attended, Hughes is cover story charged with making the Dec. 6 Westfield in Lights the best it has ever been.

“My background is in event planning – I’ve worked the Kentucky Derby, parades and weddings,” she said. “It’s a citywide event in four to five blocks. It’s a little different for me.”

To prepare, Hughes researched previous Hughes events and talked with stakeholders.

“My No. 1 priority was to make a list of complaints and try to fix every single one of them,” she said. “I could not get the weather one, I tried.”

This is the second year the city is in charge of hosting the event and with a new organizer a few changes were in order, including a shift in time – to 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.

“It’s all based on the tree lighting,” Hughes said. “Everyone leaves shortly after the tree lighting is over, but there are still events going on.”

The goal of the event remains the same – providing something fun to do in Westfield and establishing that sense of place in downtown.

“It’s very important for our community to have one event they can be proud of,” said Erin Murphy, city spokeswoman. “It’s our event and we are constantly connecting with residents on a daily basis. As Westfield grows, the bigger this event will, too, especially with Grand Junction.”

Hughes said the event will include five food trucks offering Chinese food, rib eyes, lobster rolls, junk food and cupcakes. The food trucks will be in the area around the parking lot of City Hall.

“The area around will be more family friendly,” she said. “More intimate with picnic tables, heaters, trash cans and lights.”

Before helping Mayor Andy Cook turn on the lights, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be hearing Christmas requests from eager children at the Parks Programming Facility, 330 E. Main St. Hughes said the facility, which includes the Gingerbread House contest, has been redesigned and will have a team of elves entertaining families in line.

The event New this year is a train that will transport attendees from Penn Street to meet Santa and back. Hughes said the train, “similar to a little kiddie rollercoaster,” can hold two people including adults per cart and fits 19 people per trip.

“It is different,” Hughes said. “I feel like there is more to do and it’s more seamless, cohesive. It’s continuing to grow and get better each year.”

Some of the other highlights of this year’s event include a live reindeer (5 to 7 p.m.) and Silly Safari show, live nativity by the Westfield Friends Church, live entertainment and Frosty the Snowman available at Imagine Church’s photo booth inside City Hall.

“We’re super blessed. We’ve had a lot of volunteers and have a need for one or two key spots left. We’ve had an enormous amount of people, groups that continually call us and offer to help,”

Jesse Winkelman and Casie Barker portrayed Joseph and Mary during Westfield Friends Church Live Nativity in Hadley Park. (File photo)

Hughes said, adding those interested in volunteering may call 804-3184.

Instead of using the wooden stage next to the tree, Westfield again is borrowing Noblesville’s temporary stage, which is larger, brighter and has better sound equipment. The main stage will be located along Union Street in the area of the former farmers market.

“For entertainment, we have Westfield High School everything,” Hughes said.

While there is no more marketplace, the Westfield in Lights booth will be selling hot chocolate in a commemorative cup for $5; refills will be $2. Hughes said the booth also is selling candy cane glow sticks, bracelets and necklaces for $1 and glow glasses and 3D glasses that turn Christmas lights into reindeer or snowmen for $2.

“We’re selling the neatest things. Every kid is going to want one,” Parks Director Melody Jones said, adding all proceeds go into next year’s Westfield in Lights fund.

There will not be any luminaries this year, but Hughes said downtown will have more lighting for gathering areas. The event will have more police officers present and volunteers will hand out maps and schedules of activities. Traffic also will not be an issue as Union, Penn and Cherry streets will be barricaded. Hughes said parking is available on side streets and at Westfield High School.

Hughes said following any event she is focused on evaluations to constantly make things better.

“The carriage rides were a huge disappointment (last year),” she

Jeff Rode and his daughter, Finley, clap as the Westfield Christmas Tree lights up for the first time this holiday season.

said. “This year we are having a one-mile ride for the same amount of money. It’s just a way of saying, ‘whoops, we’re sorry.’ … We’ll have four, five or six carriages next year.”

Starting Dec. 6 with Westfield in Lights, the Westfield Business Lighting competition will begin. Hughes said participating businesses will have signs in the window. Voting is available on the Westfield in Lights website and Facebook page through Dec. 20.

“The winning business will receive a plaque and be the face of the Westfield in Lights website for an entire year,” Hughes said.

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Winter look not so hot

FR O M T H E BACKSHOP Is it a glitch or just error creep?

Just as we were talking about how the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles had improved tremendously – even transforming itself into a friendly, easy-to-use outlet – came the news last week that some drivers have been asked to return some of the dough they were refunded when being overcharged on excise taxes.

Oops! A BMV spokesman said it was “human error” that led to a temporary $60,000 windfall among 254 registered driver’s license holders.

The money will be returned or recaptured. We all make mistakes and it’s not the end of the world, but after years of improvements under the governorship of Mitch Daniels, glitches have surfaced, including this latest one. The BMV has said it overcharged approximately $29 million in excise taxes. And then there was a class-action lawsuit that claimed the BMV dinged drivers by $30 million to the minus side. Just less than five million Hoosier drivers were refunded $3.50 to $15 apiece in a settlement. We’re in that group, although the check has yet to arrive. It will. What’s most important is that the mess be cleaned up and in an expedient way. Maybe there needs to be a new set of tighter controls. Remember, that money doesn’t belong to state government; it belongs to all of us. True enough, it is distributed to municipalities across the state annually, but errors are errors and they should be contained, if not eliminated, at all costs as it is our dough. So, what’s the process, what’s the system? The leadership at the BMV and on up the ladder might want to ask that question.

••• As much as we truly love the season, it has been humorous, really – even laughable – with respect to the unsolicited national retailer emails we have been getting. They almost all seem to tout “the deal of the holidays,” “it won’t get better than this,” “the lowest price of the year,” etc. And we know well enough that those e-mails will repeat several times … right up to Dec. 24. For now, we’ll just remain amused.

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

BELIEVE IT! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In North Dakota beer and pretzels can’t be served at the same time in any bar or restaurant.

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Demanding demands

Commentary by Terry Anker

Black Friday almost has become a holiday in itself. It is easier to find a parking spot at church on Easter Sunday than one at Target during the “shopping season.” Retailers register the vast majority of their sales during the period; and many credit it with their very survival. Media routinely report on the travails of our consumerism with many hosting live remotes designed to fuel the frenzy.

Connecticut Democrat State Rep. Matt Lesser again this year is advancing legislation in his state to require that retailers be closed on Thanksgiving Day – emulating existing laws in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Maine. One can find the story wedged between reports of where to buy the hottest toys and electronics. Lesser waxes poetic about the plight of employed retailers who are expected to be at their posts early.

His empathy does not extend to those of us in health care, public safety, entertainment, filling station, or other infrastructure roles.

As social mores evolve, we have slowly ac-

cepted as fact the Sunday work day. Retailers that provide the day for observation of religious beliefs (or the NFL) are now imagined to be quaint – or even as right-wing zealots. In a world where labor is already heavily regulated, does more intervention benefit anyone?

Our collective memories of “over the river and through the woods” to commune with family on this day custom designed for the purpose may simply be echoes of another time. But has our nostalgia distorted our recall? For me, memories include Thanksgiving starting especially early to get in chores before starting the work of preparing the big meal. Perhaps Lesser should have required that the animals skip a day of feed or that the weather always remain temperate – or arrest the farmers themselves. We could have used a few extra hours of sleep.

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

Q U O T E O F T H E W E E K Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men.

– Gen. George Patton

As I waited for my dermatologist in nothing but a mauve paper gown and my undergarments, I realized I’d sunk to a new low in personal hygiene. Dirt under my fingernails, braid-able leg hair, sandpaper-like knee caps and remnants of two-month-old coral polish on my toes screamed “I don’t give a schtick!”

What was wrong with me? Sure it was a Saturday morning and I’d already completed several errands by the time I arrived, but even for a busy mom, this was a new low.

It’s not like I didn’t know I’d be practically naked in front of a veritable stranger; I was there for my annual ginger-skin check-up to make sure I hadn’t acquired “the cancer” during the last year of desperately trying to achieve a tan while diligently wearing 30 SPF or higher sunscreen. As a red-head with green eyes and a family history of melanoma, I take skin care very seriously. But I found it weird that I had totally ignored my “presentation,” as I normally spend at least a half-day primping and prepping for my ob/gyn visit.

I was so embarrassed by my state of nonpulled-togetherness that the first thing I blurted out when she began her examination was an apology: “I’m so sorry you’re seeing me like this! At least I showered!” And to her credit, her reply was almost believable: “No worries. It doesn’t bother me in the slightest.”

Maybe not, but afterward, still smarting from the shot of liquid nitrogen to the schnoz (she did find one small actinic keratosis, which can develop into cancer if not treated . . . curse you, daywalker skin!), I couldn’t help but consider my total lack of effort prior to this appointment. And then it hit me, sure as the 18-degree temperature had when I’d first walked outside earlier. It wasn’t that I’m self-confident enough to not care what she thinks, nor that I hadn’t had the time to “make amends.” It was simply this: Winter had arrived!

That’s why I hadn’t touched a razor since Halloween, why I am shedding skin faster than our anole lizard, and most definitely why I’ve not paid close attention to my nails in months.

If I’m wearing jeans and wool socks and boots 24/7, there’s simply no need to keep things in summer shape. In fact, I find that a little extra hair on the leg acts much like the down feathers on a duck!

Still, cold weather is no excuse for letting my appearance go the way of my snow-birding in-laws. (That’s south, people!) For the sake of my children, my husband and my kind-hearted dermatologist, I must, at the very least, moisturize and shave. Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

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My wife and I have learned that when it comes to deciding what movies to see, we cannot depend on the opinions of humor newspaper and online movie critics. These are disgruntled people who are looking to criticize even the most enjoyable films — no doubt unhappy that they can’t write off the $12 tub of popcorn as a business expense.

I once suggested to Mary Ellen that we go to the theater and hang around outside, then listen in on people as they exited the movie to see what they were saying about it. My wife was against this just like the time I advocated the same idea for picking a restaurant. Mary Ellen felt that standing out in the cold in front of Red Lobster to eavesdrop on the patrons seemed desperate. And it might look a bit fishy.

The other night we headed out to see a movie, certain we’d enjoy our selection since it was getting great reviews. But just to be sure, I lingered outside the entrance to see what I could overhear as people exited.

“That was awesome.”

“Best time I have had in a theater.”

To hear such universal raves is uncommon, so I decided to question one of the patrons. “Was the film really that good?” I asked.

“No, it was just mediocre, but those new seats? Wow! Never had such a great evening,”

said one lady.

My wife and I were eager to see what all the talk was about. We walked inside and there they were: The Regal King-Size Recliners. Yes, movie theater seats with a La-Z-Boy feel.

The seats were twice the size of the previous ones — nice and leathery with a remote button that lets you adjust the recliner wa-a-a-a-y down, making your back almost parallel to the floor, assuming you want to look at the ceiling.

We watched the movie. The name of it was … ?

It was about … ? The lead actor was … ? Actually, I remember nothing about the movie. My wife, by the way, liked the new seats, but there was a problem. “Well. That’s the last time we go to that theater,” she said.

“Why? Name one thing you didn’t like.”

“Your snoring.”

“Look, Mary Ellen, you can’t put a guy like me in a reclining position and expect me to stay awake.”

Oh, and by the way, the cup holders are huge.

They can even hold a small bag of popcorn, which is a great idea. I don’t like going to sleep on an empty stomach.

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New choreography, live vocals in CIDE’s ‘Nutcracker’ news@currentinwestfield.com

The Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, a pre-professional dance ensemble and resident company of The Center for the Performing theater Arts, will present its upcoming performance of “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 12 through 14. This is CIDE’s first full-length ballet of its 2014-2015 15th anniversary season.

“In addition to it being CIDE’s 15-year anniversary, they are including some new choreography as well as welcoming the live vocal accompaniment from the Indianapolis Children’s Choir,” stated media relations director for CIDE Angie Barnes.

As CIDE celebrates its 15th anniversary, CIDE’s Artistic Director Suzann DeLay said this year’s performances will include new dances, returning guest artist Jakob Pringle from Ballet West, and vocal performances by local youth.

“The Nutcracker is a holiday classic and this year we are looking forward to incorporating some new choreography and again welcoming guest performers from the Indianapolis Children’s Choir,” said DeLay. “The live vocals arrangements really make our performance of the holiday classic unique. It is reminiscent of the days when orchestras used to perform at the ballet; it brings a magical element to the already beautiful ballet.”

Another special that CIDE offers with each performance is the Sugar Plum Fairy Dessert Party prior to each Nutcracker matinee performance at 12:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $18 for children 18 and younger. Sugar Plum Fairy Dessert Party tickets are an additional $10. The performances will be at the Zionsville Center for Performing Arts, 1000 Mulberry St. For more information or to order tickets, visit cidedance.org/performances/thenutcracker/ or call 844-7453.

Performance Dates & Times: Dec. 12 – 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 13 – 2 and 7:30 p.m.

A dancer performs the song “Arabian Coffee” from a performance of “The Nutcracker” by CIDE in 2005. (Submitted photo) Dec. 14 – 2 p.m.

Other area performances of The Nutcracker Butler Ballet’s The Nutcracker • 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6, 2 p.m.

Dec. 6 and 7 • Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis • Twirl with the snowflakes and waltz with the flowers while waiting for the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker Prince.

The show features Butler University students and faculty members, children from the Indianapolis area dance community and the Indianapolis Children’s Choir • www.cloweshall.org • Cost: $17-$28.50

Nutcracker at Indianapolis Museum of Art • 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14 • Tobias Theater, 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • The is the second weekend and venue for the Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s version • 2021617 • http://indianaballetconservatory.org • Cost: $20-$30

Indiana Ballet Conservatory presents The Nutcracker • 2 and 7 p.m. • Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis • Children and adults of all ages will be transformed by this heartwarming tale of a young girl and her beloved Nutcracker as she battles off evil and learns the value and resiliency of the human spirit. This variation is closest to that of the original Nutcracker ballet that came to America from Russia and stars Lasha Khozashvili, acclaimed principal dancer with Boston Ballet • www. ticketmaster.com • Cost: $35-$70

Indianapolis School of Ballet’s The Nutcracker • 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20, 2 p.m. Dec. 20 and 3 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22 • Scottish Rite Cathedral Theater, 650 N Meridian St., Indianapolis • Bring home the holidays with a trip to see the yuletide classic, The Nutcracker. Be transported into Victorian Indianapolis where a Christmas tree grows more than 20 feet before your very eyes at the magnificent Scottish Rite Cathedral Theater • www.indyballet.org • 9557525 • Cost: $17-$27

THIS WEEK Holy Walk through Bethlehem – Visitors are invited to travel back in time 2,000 years, through the streets CARMEL of Bethlehem in this living re-creation of the Nativity experience from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4780 E. 126th St. Although there is no price of admission, a donation of canned goods for a local food pantry will be accepted. For more information, call 846-4912 or visit www.stmarkscarmel.org/ holywalk.

Celebration of Lights – Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr., will offer holiday celebrations, light concessions and a story from Santa Claus starting at 6:30 p.m. Dec. FISHERS 6. Arrive early to catch a special guest appearance

by Lauren Lowrey with Ashton Wolf, and stick around for a performance by the Fishers High School Choir. Children can enjoy visiting with reindeer, stopping by local business booths and enjoying hot chocolate and cookies while Santa Claus reads “The Night Before Christmas.” For more information, visit www.fisherschamber.com.

The 12 Houses of Christmas – Noblesville Preservation Alliance’s will kick off its annual event on NOBLESVILLE Dec. 5. The event is 6 to 9 p.m. through Dec. 31. This fun and engaging holiday driving tour will focus on the exterior of 12 showcase homes, each from one of Noblesville’s historic neighborhoods. For more information, call 426-1672 or visit www.noblesvillepreservation.com.

Westfield in Lights – The annual Christmas celebration in downtown Westfield includes the city tree WESTFIELD lighting, Santa House, live nativity scene, horse drawn carriage rides, gingerbread house display, live music and entertainment, a live reindeer and marketplace with food and boutique vendors. The event is 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6. For more information, call 804-3000 or visit www. westfield.in.gov.

A Christmas Carol – The performance by the Zionsville Radio Players is a mock radio broadcast in zionsVILLE which actors play multiple characters and sound effects, will be performed live at 8 p.m. Dec. 5, and 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W. Oak St. It is approximately 75 minutes and suitable for families. For more information, call 3398797. Cost is a $5 suggested donation.

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Celebrate the season with the annual Christmas show and enjoy a dazzling variety of music and dance numbers. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Today at 1 p.m.; Dec. 4 at 1 and 8 p.m.; Dec. 5 and 6 at 8 p.m.; Dec. 7 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. • Tickets start at $38.50 • 872-9664 • http://beefandboards.com

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Gifted 2014 at Nickel Plate Arts • Visit the fine arts and hand-made goods exhibition at Nickel Plate Arts and consider purchasing some of the unique, locally made pieces for gift giving. • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • Today from noon to 5 p.m.; Dec. 5 from noon to 5 p.m.; Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free admission • 452-3690. • www.nickelplatearts.org

thursday

Santa’s House on the Noblesville Square • Kids are welcome to visit Santa’s house on the courthouse square and tell him what they want for Christmas.

Parents are allowed to take pictures. • One Hamilton Square, Noblesville • Tonight from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Dec. 6 and 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. • Free • 776-6367 • www.cityofnoblesville.org

friday

3rd Annual Holiday Lights Historic Neighborhood Tour • Noblesville’s “Twelve Houses of Christmas” will be decked out for Christmas. Purchase a map at Nickel Plate Arts, tour the homes at your convenience and vote for your favorite. • Maps available at 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • Tour is from Dec. 5 through 31 • Maps are $1, tour is free • 426-1672 • www.nickelplatearts.org Carmel Community Players Present: Kurt Vonnegut’s “Who Am I This Time?” • The Hoosier author’s take on small town America and the complicated subject of love is funny and heartwarming. • 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd., Suite 140, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. • Adults $17, $15 for seniors and students • 815-9387 • www. carmelplayers.org Gingerbread Village at Conner Prarie • Stroll through the amazing and delicious-looking holiday gingerbread house village. Marvel at the many exhibits from both amateurs and professionals. Take the time to notice all the little details and try to choose a favorite display. Kids can also stop by the indoor play area. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Today through Jan. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan 1 • Free with general admission • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org

Winter Farmers Market in Carmel • Stop by the Wilfong Pavilion in Founders Park for a large selection of locally produced food and wine at the Winter Farmers Market. More than 30 vendors will be on site through March 14. No market on Dec. 27. • 11675 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Carmel • 9 a.m. to noon. • Free • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.org

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‘Festival of Carols’

Growth into larger venues has made the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s annual “Festival of Carols” concert also a vehicle for music artistic growth. Concertgoers will hear the likes of “Believe” (from Polar Express) as well as “O Come, All Ye Faithful.”

For the first time, in the choir’s 24th year, there will be four performances of the program.

For much of its history, “Festival of Carols” was situated in area churches, but it soon outgrew them. The Scottish Rite Cathedral represented its first venture into a concert hall several years ago. “That’s when it took off, “ said Eric Stark, the choir’s artistic director for the past dozen years.

Moving out of churches encouraged an expansion of the repertoire, drawing larger audiences.

“When I started thinking of what we were going to do, my imagination went down a different path,” Stark said, resulting in “an increase of secular and popular kinds of things. We had done carols and anthems in a church setting.” The increase in family attendance, he added, with children needing to have their shorter attention spans addressed, helped spur more wide-ranging programming.

“The public has enjoyed it more and more,” tenor Eric Oehler confirmed. “The eclectic mix of music makes it fun and serious at the same time — sacred works, some funny stuff.”

“There’s always a fun piece,” said ISC member

Who: Indianapolis Symphonic Choir and soloist Maria Jette, with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra.

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Where: Scottish Rite Cathedral, 650 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis (Dec. 7), The Palladium, 355 City Center Dr., Carmel (Dec. 20 and 21).

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“And there are pieces that are just beautiful. This concert helps with getting ready for the holidays and the festiveness of it all.”

“It’s a unique kind of animal artistically,” said Stark. “When I’m picking the repertoire, I know the audience is going to be familiar with a lot of it. I like to have a new setting (of a familiar piece) or an updated arrangement.”

Except for a few a cappella selections, the choir will again be working with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. Also returning will be soprano soloist Maria Jette, known nationally for appearances on “A Prairie Home Companion” and as a participant in the public-radio show’s cruises. Young and old concertgoers alike can look forward to hearing Jette and the choir in a new arrangement of “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.”

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By Chris Bavender • news@currentinwestfield.com Music has always been a part of Matthew Santos’ life. His grandfather was a trumpet player in a polka band and two music uncles were folk musicians.

“My parents loved the Beatles and Journey, etc., so I grew up hearing them pretty consistently. I was taken by movie soundtracks at an early age, and started playing my mother’s old piano when I was 6,” Santos said. “I soon started singing along to Michael Jackson, Boyz II Men and James Taylor.

I picked up the guitar at 14 and started writing my own songs at 15 and have been doing it ever since.”

Santos – who was nominated for a Grammy in 2009 for his vocals on “Superstar” – will soon release his fourth solo studio album, “Into the Further.” He has teamed up with fellow musician Gabe Dixon for a mini-tour that will bring them to The Warehouse in Carmel at 8 p.m. Dec. 12.

“Gabe and I did a short run together earlier this year and just hit it off,” Santos said.

Dixon has an equally hefty amount of musical credits to his name. He played piano and keyboards on Paul McCartney’s 2001 album, “Driving Rain,” and has performed with artists such as Alison Krauss and OAR. “The whole essence of The Warehouse is to be a place where musicians can shine, so we

Gabe Dixon, piano player, will be at The Warehouse next month. (Submitted photo)

are beyond excited to showcase these two talented songwriters on our stage,” said Nicole O’Neal, director of operations at The Warehouse.

For Santos, the driving force behind his music is simple – the “immediate emotional response to the listener.”

“It is an in-the-moment, fleeting glimpse of the human spirit. It’s a powerful force that gives emotional context anywhere it is applied, it transcends, empowers, inspires and gives voice to those who have the heart to feel it,” the 31-year-old said. “It brings people together under the same flag. Music is life. It’s my life. It’s a boundless endeavor, an endless well and an expansive universe to explore.”

Tickets for the show are available in advance for $22.50 and will be $25 at the door. Advance tickets are available at liveforthemusic.com. The Warehouse is at 254 First Avenue SW, Carmel, adjacent to the Monon Trail. For more information, call 661-1760.

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Jessamyn Anderson, a Carmel native and seAs if residents needed another reason to atnior at Indiana University student, will perform tend, soprano soloist Anderson will mark this week in Carmel. music her fourth appearance with the symKids from 1 to 92 looking phony this year. to stock up early on holiday “I have loved all my concerts with the cheer can catch the Indiana Wind SymIWS, but the holiday concert program is phony’s “Holiday Dreams” concert in the filled with music that brings out something Palladium at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6. special in an audience,” said Anderson.

“There will be a lot of familiar ChristConcert goers are in store for an mas and other holiday songs, as well Anderson eclectic medley. In addition to the neveras a couple that probably aren’t really before-heard song, the set list is comprised of old familiar to most,” conductor Charles Conrad said.

Yuletide standbys like “White Christmas” and “O Conrad founded the 75-piece Indiana Wind Holy Night,” the classical Fauré aria “Pie Jesu,” as Symphony in 1997 with two decades of conductwell as selections from Disney’s 2013 hit “Frozen,” ing experience already under his belt. Since then which should delight younger audience members. the ensemble has been performing six concerts “So much of this music holds a special place a year, including this annual holiday celebration. in people’s hearts, and the audience members Even veteran patrons of the event can expect a have different memories associated with these few surprises this year, though. pieces,” Anderson said. “It’s truly magical to sing “This’ll be the first time we’ve had a visit from holiday music for an audience that can connect Mr. and Mrs. Claus. They’ll be performing ‘Twas to it on a personal level.” the Night Before Christmas’ and leading an audi-

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Overall, stretching increases blood flow and keeps the body limber by releasing muscle tension and tightness. Tight muscles can’t function like they should. Stretching also promotes flexibility, which ensures muscles and joints are able to move through the full range of motion. That’s why it’s important to stretch and complete mild warm-up exercises before any moderate or vigorous exercise. Additionally, exercise results in a shortening of the muscles, which stretching alleviates. It also helps decrease the chance of injury to muscles, ligaments and tendons.

Here are some tips for stretching: • Don’t attempt to stretch muscles when they are “cold.” Walk or light jog for five to 10 minutes before stretching.

• Stretch at least two to three times per week. If you work out that often, just make stretching a part of your normal routine.

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hamstrings, calves, shoulders, chest, back) using slow, gentle movements.

Be sure to breathe while you stretch, exhaling as you move into the stretch.

• Hold onto a chair or the wall for standing stretches to provide stability.

• Don’t overstretch. To improve flexibility, you must stretch and hold a muscle beyond its normal point. However, be sure to stop stretching if you feel pain. Improper stretching can harm muscles by creating small tears that will enlarge during activity or exercise. Stretch muscles to a comfortable point and hold for 15 seconds.

• Avoid bouncing. This can increase the likelihood of injuries and isn’t recommended for beginners or anyone recovering from injury.

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By Terri Spilman • news@currentinwestfield.com A new faith-based school for children in grades one through eight will be opening at the Carmel Seventh-day Adventist education Church 14535 Carey Rd., next year.

Following the one-room school format of many Adventist schools, child enrollment will total somewhere between 12 and 18 students and feature a curriculum that combines Bible-based academics with a nurturing environment and healthy lifestyle.

“We discovered the actual test results of oneroom schools are higher than other schools,” said J. Marvin Whitney, superintendent of education for the Indiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. “Part of that is because first graders will also hear the same lessons that sixth and seventh graders are doing. And you also have the tradeoff where older students can assist younger students and if you can help explain what you’ve learned, you can help explain it better than if you learned it on your own or by yourself.”

According to a press release from the Indiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Pastor Alex Rodriguez from the Carmel church and Kelly Taitano, Carmel church school board chair and parent, presented their school proposal to the Board of Education stating that church members desired a private school and that they have

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J. Marvin Whitney, Superintendent of Education, and President Van Hurst congratulate Pastor Alex Rodriguez and Kelly Taitano on the Board approval to start a new Adventist school in Carmel.

received pledges already for registration and creation of the new school.

Adventist education is the second-largest denominational system in the world with the Carmel Adventist school joining 16 Adventist schools around the state including three pre-school and day cares, 12 K-8 church schools and Indiana Academy, a grade nine to 12 boarding school in Cicero.

The school will be a coed tuition-based private Christian school that is open to all faiths and will be accredited by the National Council for Private School Accreditation and the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists and thereby recognized by the State of Indiana. Staff will be hired next year.

Parents interested in registering for school next fall may call 853-9529 or e-mail kadymills@ comcast.net.

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Commentary by Jordan Fischer Question: “Jordan, I faithfully read and enjoy your Current column, but I think you missed the mark on Marlena’s quesgrammar guy tion (Nov. 18) about the irritating use of ‘so.’ I think you didn’t answer the question she asked, because (sorry, Marlena) I think she didn’t ask her question very well. You tackled the issue of the misuse of ‘so’ as a conjunction. I believe, though, that Marlena – and I share her irritation – is troubled by the use of ‘so’ as what I’ve seen called, variously, a ‘filler,’ ‘introduction word,’ ‘pause word,’ or the new ‘um’ or ‘well’ or ‘ya know.’ The best highfalutin term I could find is ‘discourse marker.’ I’m talking about the meaningless use of ‘so’ at the beginning of a sentence, often in reply to a question.” – Richard Dickinson Answer: Writing these columns is easy with engaged readers like you and Marlena who are both passionate and happy to do a little research for me. (In the interest of editorial transparency: For space reasons I had to cut off the end of Richard’s e-mail in which he cites a Salon article on the subject of “so.”)

The rabbit hole does go deep on this one, as you note.

In 2013, the Guardian published an article by psychologist and author Oliver James about “so” replacing “look” as the word of choice for “pack-

aged self-presentation.”

Also in 2013, Salon columnist Daniel Rigney penned an unflattering look at the spread of so-called “so-sentences,” which he deemed a “verbal virus.”

New York Times writer Anand Giridharadas in 2010 traces the origin of these “so-sentences” to the tech sector via a 1999 book on Silicon Valley by journalist Michael Lewis (“The New New Thing”). Giridharadas suggests that “so” appeals to the mind of a programmer, who writes code in a certain, logical order and might, therefore, order his speech the same way.

Is there anything to that notion? Should you avoid starting sentences with “so?” If you believe some critics, it makes you sound like you’re reading from a script – not a great idea when you’re trying to speak genuinely. Then again, others say it helps create an appearance of logical connection between statements – good if you’re trying to convince someone of something. My advice would be the same as in most situations: consider your message, consider your audience and modify your language as appropriate.

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