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It is our opinion that, with the privilege of living in a free society that gives us the right to vote for our government representation, it is our responsibility to diligently maintain and protect the integrity of the system.

Politicians come in a variety of forms, from the dedicated and conscientious public servant to the egocentric, self-serving power broker. It is up to us to vet our candidates to determine if they truly have the best interests of their constituency in mind and if their version of such matches our own.

As time goes on, it gets harder and harder to disseminate good and correct information from inaccurate facts or deliberate misinformation.

This, nevertheless, is still our responsibility.

After the elections, even the most dedicated “civic duty” types may consider their job done. It is also our responsibility to hold our political leaders to the ideals, promises and level of dedication which, presumably, got them elected. Do we check their voting records? Pay attention to bills and legislative activity they attach themselves to? Or do we just believe anything they may say during a public appearance? There should be no such thing as a “safe” seat. We, the people, must be the ones to assure that!

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It is our position that Herb Simon should pay the Capital Improvement Board (“CIB”) a sum of $3,560,000 to reimburse taxpayers for losses in revenue that were promised in exchange for subsidies demanded from the city of Indianapolis under duress as the Pacers threatened to move. A consulting group, hired by the Pacers, found that the city would lose $55 million in economic activity and $17.8 million in annual revenue without its basketball team – a study that was ultimately used publicly to force additional subsidies from Indianapolis than had been previously agreed to. Since the Pacers owner decided to participate in demanding cuts to player salaries causing the season to be cut by 20 percent, we only think it’s fair to request the money we were promised for our investment be returned.

Simon had the opportunity to break and acknowledge the conflict of interest he has – it’s one thing for an owner to defer income while trying to work out business matters. . . it’s quite another to rent your arena for $1 a year, threaten to break the lease unless the city gives you millions, and then cancel the season while you negotiate for more from the players.

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you.

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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. 3. Clause 3: No Person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty Years, and been nine Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen.

Clause 4: The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided.

Clause 5: The Senate shall chuse their other Officers, and also a

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President pro tempore, in the Absence of the Vice President, or when he shall exercise the Office of President of the United States.

Clause 6: The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: And no Person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two thirds of the Members present.

Clause 7: Judgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, Trust or Profit under the United States: but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law.

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FROM THE BACKSHOP Rokita takes on the postmaster general We love a good steward of the taxpayers’ dollars, and U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita (R-Ind.) seems to be just that. He has taken Patrick Donahoe, the nation’s postmaster general, to task on scheduled postal rate increases, which are planned for a Jan. 22 rollout. He cites to Donahoe the detrimental effects on businesses in our midst would suffer in the wake of hikes as high as, stunningly, 300 percent. While we commend Rokita’s efforts, we wish to remind him he is dealing with the top dog at a nearly insolvent, union-controlled government organization. In other words: Good luck, Todd, and thanks for trying. (We hope we have to eat those words.)

••• Congratulations are in order for Westfield Washington Schools, which has been selected as one of 12 leading-edge districts to share experiences, challenges and best practices for innovative uses of new media in K-12 education, as part of an initiative launched by the Consortium for School Networking.

••• We congratulate Current columnist Bob Walters and Carmel resident Sally Feldman on the recent releases of their first books.

Walters’ effort is Common Christianity / Uncommon Commentary ($18.99, available exclusively on www.lulu.com) and it is

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg a compilation of the In Spirit columns he has written for Current since 2006. Feldman’s work, Two Weeks ($11.35, www. amazon.com), is the story of a woman who has had enough of suburbia. After 24 years of marriage with a workaholic husband and a houseful of children, she has reached the end of her tether. Everything changes when an old friend, Jack Deveaux, e-mails her out of the blue. … Now, under the heading of shameless self-promotion, Steve and Carmel resident Dale Ratermann combined efforts on a book about the most storied rivalry in all of sports, Ohio State-Michigan football. I Love Ohio State / I Hate Michigan ($14.95), is available at www.triumphbooks. com and fine booksellers the world over.

A failure to compromise Commentary

By Terry Anker When our boys started the inevitable drive to procure a cellular telephone of their own, we laid out for them the acceptable path that might lead to the successful satisfaction of their desires.

They had to achieve a certain chronological age; they had to maintain a certain GPA; they had to be involved in some community-serving organization; and, they had to achieve a definite maturity (with we parents as the sole arbiters). Both of our kids have attempted to negotiate these realities – regularly employing a tactic of claiming a desire for compromise. If, the logic goes, we expect them to be a specific number to be eligible for a phone and they are now a lower digit, the “correct” age falls somewhere in between. Failure to compromise would be “unfair!”

Innately, I like civic disagreement. It seems good to me to come together in the public square and argue for or against a particular matter in the hopes that resolution can be found.

But that is not to say that there are no absolutes.

In fact, I believe that our system works best when an unreachable compromise points to the fact that some issues are irresolvable. Vote no and move on. It has become heresy in the popular media to proclaim that a failure to compromise is, in fact, an action in itself. Many, filled to overflowing with good intentions, take action hoping to “fix” this bad outcome or another. The resulting imperfect “fix” ends up being more problematic than the problem.

They have been lost to the dogma that preaches that all problems can (and should) be fixed.

If there is not a natural compromise, is it better not to compromise at all? And if fundamental tenets of another’s beliefs are compromised, has there been a compromise worth doing?

It has become heresy in the popular media to proclaim that a failure to compromise is, in fact, an action in itself.

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Save some snow COMMENTARY

By Lindsay Eckert City sidewalks were full of holiday cheer last weekend as the sparkle of holiday festivities at Westfield in Lights made the city glow with excitement. If you missed the official lighting of the City Tree Friday, you can still see the “Oh, Christmas Tree” on North Union Street.

We’re still celebrating; later in this edition you can see all the photos proving Westfield is a city with spirit, and that’s something to cheer.

A personal celebration was last week’s snow, the first time the sparkles of white lingered on rooftops and tinted the grass. I know snow is a love-hate relationship for people; some cringe in their coats at they see themselves shoveling and scraping their windshield. Although the first day of snow is my favorite day of the year (Christmas is pretty good too) I even developed a tad of hatred while walking 20 minutes to class in college, but I fell in love with it again while sledding down hills on campus.

Our family sees the first day of snow as a competition, anticipating when Jack Frost sprinkles shiny flakes on our noses. Whoever spots it first gets the “traveling snowman” at their house for the season. We’ve stayed up late waiting for that one flake, but most of the time it happens when you’re not watching or crossing your fingers.

The first shimmers of white can kiss your nose while you’re at a football game, walking out of a coffee shop sipping a hot cocoa, or you can wake up to see it outside your window. In my family your first thought is, I hope I’m up first.

Just as each snowflake has its own intricate design and its own moment for quietly landing on the frozen earth. In our lives we each have our own moments: some we love, some we hate and some we wish never happened. But every one of those moments makes up your intricate design. So next time you see a snowflake take a moment, catch one on your tongue and save that good moment your back pocket.

How countlessly they congregate, O’er our tumultuous snow, which flows in shapes as tall as trees, when wintry winds blow!As if with keenness for our fate, Our faltering few steps on To white rest, and a place of rest Invisible at dawn,And yet with neither love nor hate Those stars like some snow-white.

Without the gift of sight.

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DISPATCHES » Crash team – Join the Hamilton County Fatal Alcohol Crash Team today at 7 p.m. in the WHS auditorium for a presentation on using drugs and alcohol while driving. » Shop for discounts and charity – Shop at Barnes and Noble in Noblesville Sunday to raise money for Prevail. Purchase specifically-marked books and the store will donate them to Prevail in January. Buy books, CDs, DVDs, Starbucks, etc. and present the attached coupon upon check out and you will get a discount and Prevail will get a percentage of the sale. » Get Euchriffic at Westfield Washington Public Library – Meet and play with Euchre enthusiasts at the library’s Euchre Group that meets at 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Come enjoy a relaxing evening of fun with some great people at this free program on Dec.14. » Simple spreadsheets – A free computer class at the Westfield Washington Public Library will teach patrons how to create spreadsheets for household budgets, tax records and projects at work. The class is Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. and Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Contact Information/Reference Services at 317-896-9391 to register for either class. » Teen tech challenge – E.M.O. is a club started by teens for teens that meets to play the Wii. You can play just for fun or in real competition against other teens when the club meets Dec. 15 at 2:30 p.m. The library has Wii games to play, but feel free to bring your own. Food is provided by the teens, so bring some or make a donation. » A gingerbread Christmas – Enjoy an evening of stories, games, crafts, and holiday activities at “A Gingerbread Christmas” at the Westfield Washington Public Library Dec. 12. You do not need to register for the free program.

Hands off the goods, Internet thieves COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson I’ve been violated! More specifically, some hacker broke into my checking account and tried to use my debit card number. What the *&#@!

I was checking our account online the other day to confirm that Doo and I had both been paid, (still miss the old-fashioned paper checks!), and noticed in pending transactions a $1 payment to something called Google Google, followed by eight, $10 payments to Skype. All well and good if we ever Skyped, or had even installed Skype, but to my knowledge we didn’t owe Skype a skyping dime. Plus, neither Doo nor I was currently in San Diego, where the controversial purchases originated.

I first called Doo to make sure this wasn’t some kind of janky Christmas present (my twin sister does live in California and has been encouraging me to embrace 21st Century technology for some time now) but he assured me it was not. Next I contacted the bank, which, thank goodness, was already investigating. We tracked down the culprit − a textbook purchase I had made at a so-called “eBay subsidiary” − and cancelled my debit card. The bank was able to decline the transactions, so everything worked out in the end, but the whole incident messed with my head.

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Completing my husband’s mindset trifecta is that, as an IT geek, he understands how vulnerable our identities are in cyberspace. Needless to say, Doo was not surprised at all.

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IMMI builds new partnership Current in Westfield IMMI, an industry leader in the design, testing and manufacturing of advanced safety systems for commercial vehicles announced its new partnership between its Center for Advanced Product Testing, a crash and structural test facility, and Progressive Engineering Incorporated, a leader in building code and test standard development.

CAPE and PEI may mutually market test capabilities offered by the other, allowing both companies to better serve current client industries and position themselves for growth in new markets.

“We’re excited about the relationship with PEI,” said CAPE Vice President Thomas Chezem, “CAPE is a dynamic and structural testing facility, while PEI’s core competencies are in component and system testing. Our services complement each other and will allow us to expand the breadth of support we can offer to our combined roster of clients and their respective industries.”

Located on the Westfield campus of IMMI, a market leader in the development and production of safety components for commercial vehicles, CAPE brings together advanced technology and specialized engineering expertise to provide

customers with analytical information to support their most complex decisions. With a long history of providing crashworthiness testing for the commercial vehicle industry—including conducting over 60 barrier crash tests in the past 10 years for vehicles weighing between 10,000 and 80,000 pounds—CAPE is considered the premier crash and structural test facility in North America for large commercial vehicles.

Headquartered in Goshen, Ind., PEI services customers across the United States in all phases of the construction industry. The 32-year-old company works with local contractors, as well as nationally renowned product suppliers, manufactured/modular home builders and recreational vehicle manufacturers.

“With CAPE, PEI has found a partner that shares our same commitment to providing the highest level of support and professional services to our clients,” remarked Jason Holdeman, PEI laboratory manager. “We welcome the opportunity to complement the testing support CAPE offers to its client industries. PEI is excited to have CAPE extend the capabilities we provide to the markets they serve.”

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WWS selected for Leading-Edge School District Cadre Current in Westfield Westfield Washington Schools has been selected as one of 12 leading-edge districts to share experiences, challenges and best practices for innovative uses of new media in K-12 education, as part of an initiative launched by the Consortium for School Networking.

In September, CoSN announced a nationwide search for innovative districts throughout the country leading the way in the use of social media, Web 2.0 and student-owned mobile devices to participate in peer-to-peer groups of district leaders or “cadres.” The goal of the cadre is to foster the sharing of ideas, best practices and challenges and to discover new ways to leverage new media to reenergize, rethink and reimagine teaching and learning.

“Certainly an honor to be selected and gives us not only the opportunity to share our knowledge, but to also learn from other districts with effective practices,” said Dr. Mark Keen, Super-

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As part of this effort, the district assembled a team of senior level administrators to participate in the cadre with other innovative school district leaders from around the country. Members of the WWS team include Keen, Dr. Dave Mundy, executive director of learning systems, and Dan Brita, director of systems integration.

Along with other district leaders, the WWS team will participate in an online community of practice, including CoSN’s Access4ed.net, which focuses on innovative approaches to providing access to technology in K-12 schools and school districts. Based on the cadre’s work, in the coming months, CoSN will release progress reports, consisting of concise syntheses of “lesson learned” as promising and best case findings, which will be shared with the broader education and educational technology community.

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Westfield High School students take next step in athletic careers on college signing day

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Erica Oberbroeckling recently signed a letter of intent to continue her volleyball career at the University of Southern Indiana. Erica is pictured with her mother Carol Oberbroeckling (left). Back row: WHS Volleyball Coach Stacie Pagnard and her father Dan.

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How Mayor Andy Cook is working with INDOT to keep business booming and traffic flowing

By Lindsay Eckert lindsay@youarecurrent.com As the U.S. 31Project makes its way through Hamilton County, Westfield will be seeing a lot of changes in the coming months. The eightyear project will turn U.S. 31 into a freeway with several corridors, but Westfield is already making changes to protect its businesses and drivers during construction.

Westfield Mayor Andy Cook said access roads do just that, allowing consumers to reach their destinations quicker. Cool Creek Park Road, the first of seven planned access roads, opened last month. Cook said one of the future access roads will allow drivers to access Clay Terrace without ever getting on U.S. 31.

“It’s difficult to construct a highway in a city and live to tell about it,” Cook said. “Access roads help mitigate traffic during construction and maintain business’ services. We know the disruption it caused WalMart and Marsh so we built Cool Creek Park Road to prepare for the construction phase.”

Who is moving?

However, some local businesses are finding it difficult to stay put during construction. Some businesses immediately west of U.S. 31 between Greyhound Pass and 151st Street will be demolished in spring. Operating businesses scheduled to be torn down in late spring include Wendy’s, 21st Amendment, M&I Bank and Regions Bank. Although there has been some question of Target’s future, INDOT said it is not currently in land acquisition talks with the retailer.

According to INDOT, the cost to demolish the buildings is estimated at $1 million. The demolition is included in the larger construction contract to build U.S. 31 between 146th Street and 156th Street, which is scheduled for bid in late spring.

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nesses to make room for construction and abide by federal rules was necessary.

“Federal rules require highway projects like U.S. 31 to minimize impacts to public properties, such as Cool Creek Park or WestfieldWashington Schools. U.S. 31 is being shifted slightly west in this area to avoid impacting nearby Cool Creek Park,” he said.

Although some buildings will be relocated Cook said it’s all part of a bigger and better plan.

“Our business base will emerge even stronger, the increased mobility of the project will expand our work force and pull from the Indianapolis workforce market,” Cook said. “Westfield will become an ideal destination for businesses.

Location is crucial for businesses so they ask is there a freeway? Now they can mark a check in that box and proceed to the next level.”

Who is staying?

Although there was an initial concern about the future of Lasik Vision Institute, Don Pablo’s and Charleston’s Restaurant, Cook and INDOT worked together to protect businesses where

possible. Unlike the businesses scheduled to be demolished the buildings that will still stand after construction have the space to survive.

“INDOT works to minimize impacts to homes and businesses wherever possible. The designers narrowed the planned U.S. 31 median through this area to minimize impacts to surrounding businesses,” Wingfield said. “The outlots for Don Pablo’s, Charleston’s and Lasik Vision Institute have parking and a large ditch in between their buildings and U.S. 31. But, the buildings that will be demolished are closer to the highway. These buildings back up to U.S. 31 with their parking areas fronting Greyhound Court.”

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Cook has been a major part of the planning ahead process to protect businesses, and he said he meets with INDOT monthly to continuously discuss how to lessen the impact on traffic and disruptions for businesses.

Wingfield said Cook’s contributions have altered the process for the better.

“He asked to build the business corridor at Ind. 32 and 146th Street/151st Street first to eliminate uncertainty for businesses,” Wingfield said. “It’s the big and little things we are able to do based on his input, he has been a good partner.”

Wingfield said Cook’s involvement in the Westfield portion of U.S. 31 has been beneficial in the construction’s planning around the area of Grand Junction.

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Junction, the biggest question has been whether the new U.S. 31 should go over or under Ind. 32,” Wingfield said. “Most recently the plans were revised to a single-point interchange design, similar to I-465 at Emerson Avenue in Beech Grove or I-65 at Ind. 46 near Columbus, with the new U.S. 31 going over Ind. 32.”

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The U.S. 31 Project has two contracts currently under construction. The 146th Street bridge over U.S. 31 is currently being widened. Traffic has been restored to two lanes in each direction for the holiday shopping season.

Construction of a new interchange at Ind. 38 north of Westfield is nearing its halfway point.

Weather permitting, the northbound lanes of U.S. 31 should be shifted to the new bridge by the end of the year.

A third contract recently was awarded to reconfigure access at Range Line Road, Keystone Avenue and 146th Street.

The next construction contract, scheduled for bid next summer, will encompass U.S. 31 from the 146th Street Bridge to 156th Street, with reconfigured access at 151st Street, Union Street and Greyhound Pass.

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Westfield Washington Public Library awarded prestigious grant Current in Westfield Westfield Washington Public Library has expanded its computer capacity thanks to a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services again. The library was able to purchase two new Internet computer stations for the children’s dept. They are loaded with educational games and a child-friendly, safe Internet browser. The Internet browser software is available to Westfield patrons to install on their home computers and the library will offer a program to teach children how to make safe decisions online.

“Last year we got six public internet computers for the Adult Services Department, with this same grant, so this year I decided to focus on Children’s Services,” said Westfield Washington Public Library IT manager, Sara Reitmeyer.

“I think we were chosen as a recipient again this year because we have successfully demonstrated our need and have a good track record for completing this grant program several times in the past.”

Reitmeyer said the $7200 grant, which requires the library to match it by 10 percent, helped buy the touch-screen computers stations the library ordered. The ELF child-safe brows-

ers installed with games and is the same version parents can use at home.

“With ELF Child-Safe Browser, the youngest children in your program can safely explore over 150 appropriate, top-rated educational websites using a closed-loop web browser that is secure.

These educational sites provide highly engaging, interactive content that covers a broad spectrum of subjects. Children can use the browser independently or with an adult.”

Although Westfield Public Library is expanding technology, they are making it easier to access software for patrons. Reitmeyer said all you need is a USB drive.

A USB drive can plug into either of the computer stations and download the software installation package directly or they can download it from our website,” Reitmeyer said. “There is a special page about the grant where they can also download the software.” Visit, http://www. wwpl.lib.in.us/lsta-grant-2011.htm “We are thankful for this grant because it gives us the opportunity to try new things and provides resources to accomplish the bigger projects from our technology plan that we wouldn’t normally have funds for in our regular budget.”

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Westfield Toastmasters announces recent honorees Current in Westfield Toastmasters International has named Mark Fornefeld as Competent Communicator and Jody Turner as Distinguished Toastmaster.

“Becoming a competent communicator is a great achievement in public speaking,” said Jose Beyer, Westfield Toastmasters Vice President of Education. “It requires a certain level of matery of both communication and leadership skills.

Fornefeld, who joined Westfield Toastmasters Club in 2010, completed 10 speeches from the Competent communicator manual.

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DISPATCHES » International Carnivale – The International Talent Academy will hold its fourth annual fundraiser titled “International Carnivale: An Evening of Wine and Dance,” March 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. Money raised will benefit performing arts programs and summer camps for underprivileged children. For more information, visit www.internationaltalentacademy.org. » Civic, IRT team up – Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre and the Indiana Repertory Theatre invite families to “Two’s The Season” with a special holiday offer: one ticket to Civic Theatre’s annual holiday musical, Roald Dahls’ Willy Wonka, and one ticket to the IRT’s A Christmas Carol for just $60. Willy Wonka will run from Dec. 16 through Jan. 7 and A Christmas Carol is on stage now through Dec. 24. Tickets can be purchased through the IRT’s ticket office at 635-5252 and are valid for all performances. » County recruiting mobs – The Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau is recruiting groups that sing, cheer, perform, dance and like to have fun to be a part of a special Hamilton County Hospitality Cheer Mobs program and welcome visitors during the week

of the Super Bowl. Groups can be comprised of children, teens or adults, or be blended groups.

Each cheer mob can have no more than 10 participants. The mobs will be assigned to at least two locations and asked to share a threeto five-minute original program. To sign up, visit www.8GreatTowns.com/BigGame. » HSHC campaign – Each December the Humane Society holds its annual “Homeward Bound for the Holidays” campaign to help find homes for the 50 animals who have waited the longest or have the most urgent need. The “Featured 50” is comprised of 25 dogs and 25 cats. A donor has come forward and will make a $50 donation to the shelter for every animal adopted from the Featured 50 list that is 10 years or older. For more information, visit www. hamiltonhumane.com. » Stronger houseplant – If you grow your amaryllis in a very warm room, the flower stalk will probably require staking. Just insert one next to the stalk, taking care not to disturb the bulb in the container. Amaryllis bulbs may not bloom if they are in too large a pot. There should be no more than one inch of space on each side of the bulb. At least one third of the bulb should be above the soil line.

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Christmas Berry Asparagus Salad INGREDIENTS: • 1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces • 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided • 1/4 tsp. salt • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper • 8 cups spring mixed salad greens • 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped • 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar • 1/2 tsp. sugar DIRECTIONS: 1. In a bowl, toss the asparagus with one or two tablespoons of oil.

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Now to Dec. 11 – Main Street Productions at Westfield Playhouse presents “Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner” by Pat Cook. Three sisters live an uneventful existence until a live-in nurse moves in and changes their lives for the better. Friday & Saturday shows start at 7.30 pm.

Sunday matinees start at 2.30 pm.Tickets are $12, and $10 for seniors. For more information, call 896-2707 or visit www.westfieldplayhouse.org.

Thursday to Dec. 18 – The Carmel Repertory Theatre 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 » Fish fights Alzheimer’s? – Eating fish may keep the brain healthy and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says. In the study, people who ate baked or broiled fish at least once a week had larger volumes of gray matter in areas of the brain known to be involved in memory and learning.

Moreover, people with larger volumes in these areas reduced the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease five-fold over a five year period. People who ate fried fish, on the other hand, did not gain protection against Alzheimer’s. The findings suggest lifestyle choices can ward off Alzheimer’s disease, said study researcher Dr. Cyrus Raji, of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

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Argentinian researchers obtained semen from 29 healthy men, and stored the samples underneath a laptop computer connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi, presumably simulating the experience of using a laptop on one’s lap. Four hours later, the sperm in the samples stored under the computer showed less movement than sperm in samples that were stored at the same temperature but away from the laptop. And 9 percent of the laptop sperm showed DNA damage — more than three times higher than in the control group.

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By Dr. Roger Spahr For the past several months you may have seen my mild diatribe regarding the increasing use of carbohydrates in the standard American diet (SAD). Whether it’s in the form of high fructose corn syrup, cane sugar or even the amounts that make it into our catsup, cereals, bagels and specialty coffee drinks, the average American now consumes over three pounds of sugar per week, as opposed to five pounds of sugar per year in the early 1900s.

Beyond the obvious increased caloric intake, why do we often find weight increases that seem to exceed calories consumed? Or, why does it seem as though despite adequate food intake, that some people have voracious appetites?

Chances are, it’s related to leptin, a hormone that controls appetite and energy uptake and expenditure.

Leptin is a hormone which was first discovered in a strain of morbidly obese mice. These mice were not only obese but had huge appetites. It was learned that they had genes which deprived them of the hormone leptin (from the Greek word for thin). Now before you run out and say, “I told you so, it is in my genetic makeup,” this is a very rare finding in humans. No, the reason most people struggle with weight is because of the interactions between leptin and body chemistry.

Leptin is produced from fat cells and signals the brain to reduce appetite so you stop eating.

At that time, the body will then begin using its stores of fat and other energy sources for fuel.

This is a long term reduction of appetite as opposed to that which comes after just eating a meal or the time between meals. The absence of leptin can result in uncontrolled eating and morbid obesity.

If a problem exists with leptin getting into the brain, then it never gets the signal to reduce appetite. Trigylcerides in the blood stream, produced by the liver processing carbohydrates, are the most potent inhibitor or blocker of the brain being able to pull the leptin across the blood stream and into the parts of the brain that interact with the hormone.

Bottom line: Control of what you eat from a carbohydrate load will have long term effects on your appetite and ability to gain and lose weight.

Hormones are involved, but so is the interaction with sugar and insulin. Correct diets, in concert with the right exercise plan, will help to lower leptin levels and thus positively affect a new level of metabolism, food and weight management.

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And history tells us that means consumers should expect trouble ahead. Why? Because for the past seven years the average price movement from the national average “floor” on Dec. 31 to the “peak” price recorded in the next 12 months has averaged 93 cents per gallon. If the national average doesn’t move much closer toward $3 per gallon by the year’s end, next year when prices “spring ahead” many of us may be paying $4 or more.

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By Andy Warren Question from Lindsey J. from Fishers: I had a claim last month and it got me thinking a little more about insurance. I’ve got a hectic month ahead with the holidays and wanted to know what insurance concerns I should keep in mind.

Response from Andy Warren: The holidays can be hectic for all of us and provide unique risks that we don’t always consider. I won’t touch on winter driving. It’s something we deal with every year and I urge you to be careful. But let’s concentrate on some things you might not be thinking about.

Despise it or hate it, Indiana winter just keeps coming back. Every year it brings ice, cold, wind, rain, snow and a couple of nice days. This is a recipe for increased risk when you combine the elements with travel and the inevitable guests the holiday season brings. We deal with the increased risks of driving in winter conditions every year, but we don’t always think about the risk of just walking.

Keeping your sidewalk and driveway clear of snow and ice is critical to preventing a slip and fall claim. A slip and fall claim can happen to anyone and be brought by just about anyone.

You’re liable for what happens to people on your property and preventing claims from occurring is your responsibility.

Another thing to worry about when we talk about people coming to your property is holiday parties. Holiday parties often include alcohol and serving alcohol can lead to some ugly liability situations if one of your guests causes some havoc. It is rare, but the best way to prevent liability issues is to be responsible. Don’t overserve and don’t let impaired friends or relatives leave your house behind the wheel of a car.

Last, each winter an estimated 108,400 residential building fires occur in the United States, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.

Candles, Christmas trees and cooking are all common causes of residential fires. Keep these causes in mind and reduce your risk by not leaving candles or cooking unattended and turning off your Christmas tree when you’re not home (and when you go to bed).

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Picking the right kitchen for your home requires skill, design, money, time, at least a little bit of patience and most definitely a keen sense of proportion.

Sometimes a lack of that sense (of proportion) is funny. Think of Clark Griswold in the movie “Christmas Vacation.” He of power-gridcrushing light displays, sequoia-sized Christmas trees, completely non-discerning relatives, an utterly ungenerous employer and – when visions of sugar plums should have been dancing in their heads – children having a SWAT team burst through their bedroom door on Christmas Eve. Ah, classic movies … over-the-top works!

But when it comes to custom home improvements – a new kitchen, for example – Clark Griswold’s sense of proportion would be anything but funny.

A $75,000 kitchen in a $150,000 neighborhood? That will never pay off when selling the home. A tiny galley kitchen in a sprawling, 5,000 square-foot house? Don’t worry about affecting the home value because it will probably never sell anyway. Ultra-modern shiny steel cabinetry in a traditional-style home? With fuchsia hot-pink highlights and marine-blue neon wall backlighting? How about a $10,000 cook top,

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Over-the-top definitely doesn’t work.

It’s one thing to express a unique personality; it’s another to lack a sense of proportion. The most satisfying and successful custom home improvements will always bring into harmony budget, needs, wants, tastes, style and value.

Proportion is that inner, quiet sense of “this is right,” the absence of which can make a movie funny, turn a kitchen improvement into a liability, or make a home un-sellable.

It is in this arena that a custom home improvement professional can be indispensable and help keep things in proportion. A kitchen should be ample but not overboard in terms of cost, materials, design or features.

Clark Griswold makes me laugh, but he didn’t know when to say “enough.”

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By Dick Wolfsie When Mary Ellen and I used to see movies in the theater, I would drive her crazy. She claimed that if I paid better attention, I wouldn’t ask so many stupid questions. And the problem goes way back: “Why are people jumping off that ship, Mary Ellen?”

“It’s the Titanic, Dick. Is all the screaming on board interrupting your nap?”

“Mary Ellen, what is that guy doing up on the roof?”

“Fiddling. Did you miss the name of the movie?”

Yes, that’s how dense I used to be, but I have improved. And if I do get a little confused, I don’t pester my wife. I go outside and talk to the ticket-taker who has seen the film four times.

Back at home, however, my ability to focus is getting worse. For some reason, on the small screen I have an even tougher time following storylines and keeping the characters straight.

The problem is I am distracted while viewing the movie: playing with my smart phone, wrestling with the dog, or, more likely, dozing off on the couch. As soon as I get in that reclining position, Mary Ellen makes me promise I won’t fall asleep. I can’t keep that promise, but I have developed a few techniques to appear attentive.

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as though I’m awake. This technique usually works, but last week Mary Ellen got up to take a full look at me to confirm I was really watching. She thought I was winking at her. “This is weird,” she said. “You’re telling me that True Grit puts you in a romantic mood?”

Once in a while, I’ll rouse suddenly from a slumber and try to outsmart her. I offer an astute generic observation about the movie to make her think I have been concentrating. “What great acting, don’t you think, Mary Ellen?”

“I suppose so, but that is a very odd thing to say about the Muppets.”

Sometimes, if I awaken during a film, I’ll begin chuckling just to show Mary Ellen that I’m enjoying the movie. This worked the other evening while watching “The Forty-Year-Old Virgin,” but didn’t cut it the next night during “The Elephant Man.” I’m really doing the best I can this holiday season. Tonight Mary Ellen wants to watch “Apollo 13” on the classic movie channel. I’m going to drink a lot of coffee and not take my eyes off the screen. This would be a lot easier if I had seen Apollo 1 through 12.

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

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Current in Westfield

Work in; Noblesville and surrounding areas.

Homemaker, HHA’s LPN’s and and RN’s Great Pay and flexible hours.

1-866-906-7444 mmelton@isshha.com ISS/ISHHA/EOE

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

GROOMERS AND STAFF WANTED:

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.

Head Start Now Hiring

Family Development Services Head Start preschool program has immediate openings for Classroom Assistant in the Westfield area. Responsibilities include assisting the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing appropriate activities for our Head Start children.

Must have a High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 year experience working in a childcare setting. Apply now at www.fds.org

AIR QUALITY TESTING SPECIALISTS NEEDED

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

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

NNLS 267466

489.4444 ext. 202 Now HIring

Associates Needed at MCL!

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

Paralegal position with local Carmel firm. Contact David at 317-506-4394

CASH FOR CARS $$ Cash for Cars Indianapolis $$

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

FOR SALE Collector’s Dream!!

37 beautiful and treasured “Dickens’ Village Houses” with many accessories; people, trees, sleigh, animals etc.

Valued at well over $2,000.

All boxed and ready to set up for a Magical Christmas: Best Offer over $1,500 – Call 733-9560

FOR SALE - Bicycles

Set of 2 Ultralite – Road Warrior Combination: Street and All-Terrain 18 Speed Bikes Excellent Condition Brand New – Never been rode Very Reasonable: Ideal Christmas Gift Call James 1- 317-374-1326

FURNITURE

Executive conference table. Nearly new.

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

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You’ve created a miracle. A miracle that deserves unmatched maternity care.

Our partnership with Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health means greater comfort and world-class neonatal care.

Enjoy the journey to motherhood with the superior care of IU Health North Hospital and Indiana’s top children’s hospital. Our local partnership with Riley at IU Health means you’ll have immediate access to the very best pediatric specialists in the state. And our spacious, state-of-the-art maternity suites make for the most private and comfortable delivery possible.

To arrange your on-site tour, call our childbirth educator at 317.688.2465.

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