October 9, 2012

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The Zionsville Fire Dept. was the proud recipient of the Leadership in Fitness Excellence Award at the 2012 Indiana Emergency Response Conference in the Combination/Volunteer category.

The L.I.F.E. Award is co‐presented by the Indiana Fire Chiefs Association and Public Safety Medical Board and was presented during the Indiana Emergency Response Conference Awards Banquette on Sept. 14. It recognizes the exemplary efforts of Public Safety Departments to improve the wellness and fitness of its personnel.

The Zionsville Fire Dept. has taken many steps to reach the accomplishment, including requiring annual physicals for all fulltime firefighters and optional physicals to all members of the department. These physicals include medical and fitness evaluations. On‐duty firefighters are allotted a minimum of 30 minutes a day of exercise time. Each fire station has physical fitness

Left to Right: Chief Gerald George, Indiana Fire Chiefs Association (IFCA) Director District 5, Jeff Beam, Training/Safety Captain Zionsville Fire Department and Lora Lex, Client Manager Public Safety Medical. (Submitted photo)

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ing, functional training and cardiovascular training. Additionally, injury prevention measures stretch beyond the traditional wellness/fitness program.

In 2008, ZFD began purchasing Stryker Power‐PRO cots for its ambulances. These cots are ergonomically designed with features such as oversized wheels and powered hydraulic lifts to minimize manual lifting and reduce the risk of back injuries. The personnel understand that their physical fitness has a far greater impact than just on their daily ability to perform their job functions; it will benefit them long after they have retired from public service.

As the winner of the L.I.F.E. Award, ZFD received $1,000 from Public Safety Medical, a $1,000 gift card to BGI Fitness towards new cycling and fitness equipment, a FEMA grant consultation and a crystal trophy and recognition at the annual Indiana Emergency Response Conference. The department will utilize the award proceeds to further fitness and wellness initiatives.

Zionsville author’s book is released editorial@youarecurrent.com Promise Road, a novel by Zionsville’s Dee Armstrong Crabtree, was released on Oct. 1. The book represents Crabtree’s initial foray into fiction.

Set primarily in Columbus, Ind. during the turbulent 1960s and '70s, Promise Road focuses Crabtree on a young girl, Emily, growing up with a sociopathic father and a bitter, narcissistic mother. Her childhood experiences affect her throughout her life, sadly skewing her ability to differentiate between sane and insane behavior. Emily often questions her own sanity as she later navigates through the difficulties of finding a healthy, stable relationship.

Crabtree was born in Columbus and studied journalism at Saint Mary of the Woods College.

She has been widely published since 1991. The novel is available through both Amazon.com and Lulu.com.

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Advice for HOA boards – Board members from Zionsville-area homeowners’ associations are invited to a quarterly roundtable meeting at 7 p.m., Oct. 23 in the Community Room at Town Hall, 1100 w. Oak St. Attorneys from the HOA law firm of Eads, Murray, & Pugh will speak on the topic of collecting overdue HOA assessments.

National Merit contest – The following seniors were commended by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their scores on the PSAT test that they took as juniors.

They are among the 34,000 students across the nation recognized for their academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2013 competition for National Merit Scholarship Awards, these commended students placed among the top 5 percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2013 competition by taking the PSAT: Cole Anderson, Syed Ather, Katherine Bays, Gregory Berglund, Nichole Bruce, Kelsey Byrum, Hannah Biggs, Atticus Coscia, Luke Crenshaw, Alexander Duckworth, Kristen Duffey, Felipe Gallo, Hailey Gibson, Allison Gruninger, Carolyn Haythorn, Mason Herhusky, Jennifer Hoops, Sara Jacobson, Nicholas Mates, Katelyn McCarthy, Andrew Parker, Samuel Pinegar, MacKenzie Sinclair, Sarah Thompson, Audrey Todd and Sara Zaheer.

College Cost Estimator Workshop – Community Foundation of Boone County and the State Bank of Lizton are sponsoring "College Cost Estimator Workshop," presented by Murray & Associates: The National Center for College Costs. The workshop is Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds. Grades 8-12 welcome at no charge. Please RSVP at www.communityfoundationbc.org or call 873.0210 or 765.482.0024.

Chinese Moon Festival – Zionsville Community High School Chinese classes celebrated Moon Festival on Sept. 27-28 as they enjoyed a hands-on experience making moon cakes. Pictured are Rory Coscia and Katherine Cecil in the foreground; background from left to right are Clay Hypes, Xavier Sanchez-Felix, Chandler Dzikowski and Jacob Nagy. (Submitted photo) Managing Editor – Derek Fisher derek@youarecurrent.com / 489.4444 ext. 208 Associate Editor – Terry Anker terry@currentincarmel.com Reporter – Julie Osborne julie@youarecurrent.com Art Director – Zachary Ross zach@youarecurrent.com / 489.4444 Associate Artist – Andrea Nickas andrea@youarecurrent.com / 489.4444

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Zionsville Emerging Professionals – Don’t miss this opportunity to mingle with young professionals on Oct. 17 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Cobblestone Grill (160 S. Main St.). Free for Chamber members, $10 for non-members.

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Gift card supports choirs – Purchase a $25 gift card for Rail Trail Gardens Pumpkin Patch and support Zionsville Show Choirs. The gift card can be used toward your purchase of pumpkins, gourds, or the activities at the pumpkin patch, hayrides and more. Contact your favorite Royalaire/Choralaire member or call Erin Leonard at 847.7014 to purchase a card.

Library Book Clubs – Adults of all ages may choose from a wide variety of book clubs at the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, 250 N. Fifth St. Participation is not dependent upon reading the selected book each month, since all monthly programs are open to anyone interested in conversing about good stories. Registration is not required.

For a full list of clubs, log on to currentzionsville.com.

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By Derek Fisher • derek@youarecurrent.com Indiana gubernatorial candidate Rupert Boneham will appear in Zionsville on Oct. 18.

The Libertarian candidate of “Survivor” fame will keynote a presentation at the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library’s Lora Hussey Room. The Library, 250 N. Fifth St., will host the event from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

The engagement comes on the heels of the Wednesday gubernatorial debate, also to be held in Zionsville. Boneham’s appearance is sponsored by the Zionsville Rotary Club.

Pittman park ribbon cutting (Above) Members of the Pittman family, some of which are Zionsville residents, unveil a sign in memory of their beloved mother/ grandmother, Euna Pittman. Scott, Jill, Molly, Chad, Shelly, John, Steve and Sam Pittman look on. (Left) Pittman Park has three fields for Carmel Dad's Club football, lacrosse, and soccer.

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Art in the park

Commentary by Ward Degler

Today the place is quiet, just a small grassy park in the middle of a small village. But last Saturday Hohlt Park was alive with the annual Rocky Ripple Festival.

This event is arguably one of the most enjoyable art shows of the year. Dozens of artists display their wares, everything from jewelry to pottery, oil paintings to chocolate, the sublime to the silly.

Musicians belt out old and new tunes throughout the day, the sand-filled volleyball court is converted to a giant sandbox for the kids, food is varied and abundant, and the line never ends at the beer tent.

Artists roll in to this small island community before daylight to set up their tents. Volunteers deliver free coffee and bagels. As the sun comes up everyone breathes a sigh of relief. It’s not going to rain. Somewhere a carillon sounds the hour.

At 11 o’clock an honor guard marches in bearing the flag, and a musical group sings our National Anthem in a style reminiscent of the

Cactus Cuties, four little girls who stunned basketball audiences in Texas a few years ago.

The crowds arrive early and stay late. Many families come to spend the day. Folks bring their dogs. Old friends meet and chat. Kids romp in the sand. A few lose their shoes. Off in one corner kids and adults alike try to keep hula hoops twirling.

All the money from the festival goes into a fund to take care of this park. Few parks in the area are as well equipped or as community oriented as this one.

There’s a garden where residents grow vegetables and flowers. Someone built and installed bat houses. As a result, there are no mosquitoes.

At 6 o’clock folks head home. The musicians and artists pack up and drive away. Then the park is quiet again, until next year’s festival.

Ward Degler lives in Zionsville with his wife and dog. He is author of “The Dark Ages of My Youth … and Times More Recent.” You can contact him at wdegler@comcast.net.

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Breast Cancer Brunch – The Zionsville Community High School Student Council will be sponsoring its seventh annual Breast Cancer Brunch on Oct. 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Freshman Center Cafeteria at ZCHS. Breast cancer survivors, their families and friends, and all school and community members interested in helping in the battle against breast cancer are invited to attend. The guest speaker is Mary Jo Reed, and there will be complimentary food and refreshments, along with a raffle. Proceeds of the raffle and donations will be given to support under-served breast cancer patients through St.Vincent’s Hospital. Please RSVP to zchsbreastcancerbrunch@gmail.com by Oct. 20. Pictured are the committee members: Front Row (from left) – junior Sara Prust, freshman Morgan Cornacchini, sophomore Arden Mower, sophomore Maria Schultz; Back Row (from left) – freshman Olivia Rent, freshman Julia Plant and juniors Morgan Reid and Ginna Royalty.

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Zionsville resident announces opening of care pharmacy

By Derek Fisher • derek@youarecurrent.com Zionsville resident Steve Piepenbrink, in partnership with Guardian Pharmacy, LLC, recently announced the opening of Guardian Pharmacy of Indiana. Based in Indianapolis, the 5,000-square foot pharmacy employs 13 people, including positions for the expert staff from Senior Care.

Piepenbrink expects to grow this number throughout 2013.

“Within Indiana’s long-term care market, we felt there was a need for a pharmacy that combined the best of local ownership – unparalleled customer service, local decision-making and individually tailored services – with the benefits and resources of a larger company,” owner and president Piepenbrink said. “Guardian Pharmacy’s corporate philosophy and business model were the perfect fit.”

The partnership also includes the acquisition of Senior Care Pharmacy of Indiana. The new pharmacy serves residents of long-term care and group homes, assisted living and skilled nursing communities throughout Indiana.

“From the beginning our goals were aligned with Steve’s,” said Kendall Forbes, executive vice president of operations and co-founder of Guardian Pharmacy, LLC. “Our corporate team assists with the time consuming day-to-day business operations from payroll to rebate management, IT and the intensely complex revenue cycle so that the local owners can focus on what they do best – ensuring that their communities and residents receive the best care possible.”

Friends of the Library book sale

By Mary Allgier • editorial@youarecurrent.com The Zionsville Friends of the Library will hold a book sale this Saturday and Sunday at the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, 250 N. Fifth St., to raise money for various library programs.

The fundraiser will feature all sorts of books, CDs, and movies at bargain prices.

“The Book Sale is the primary source of funds for the Friends of the Library, who raise money to support needs at the library that are not covered by the operating budget,” said Kelsy Mills, Friends of the Library president.

Admission is free and shoppers may purchase a grocery bag of books for $10 on Saturday and $5 on Sunday.

“It is a great way to recycle, support the library, and get a great bargain,” Mills said.

The event will be kicked off by a preview sale from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday. The sale will start at 9:30 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

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Nominations sought for Philanthropy Award – The Aaron Stookey Spirit of Philanthropy Award will be presented by the Community Foundation of Boone County at the Boone County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet on Monday, November 12 at the Palomino Ballroom. The award annually recognizes the individuals and/or businesses in Boone County who, through their philanthropic activities, exemplify the spirit of Aaron Stookey. To nominate someone, write a letter and include the nominee’s name, address and a brief background describing why they deserve such recognition. Letters are due by 4 p.m. on October 29. Mail letters to P.O. Box 92, Zionsville, IN 46077, fax it to 873-0219 or email it to gabi@communityfoundationbc.org.

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A business community survives and even thrives

By Julie Osborne • julie@youarecurrent.com December, 2007. Christmas in the Village ushered in the month in glorious tradition and style. No one knew at the time a world recession was looming, one that would last over 18 months with lingering effects today. Unemployment rose, foreclosure signs dotted neighborhoods, fears mounted as the stock market sank. With disposable income down and people staying home, times would be tough, especially on small businesses, especially in small towns. So, what happened in Zionsville?

Today, it seems this small town has beaten the odds and weathered the storm. Walking down Main Street on a crisp, fall day an upbeat vibe is in the air and energy is buzzing with the arrival of new businesses. The Salm family, owners of Papa Murphy’s which opened Oct. 1, are thrilled to be here. Co-owner “Papa” Ed Salm explains, “We’ve Salm been wanting to start our business for over two years and have been waiting for a spot to open in Boone Village. We actually signed the letter of intent to lease before we signed the franchise agreement, which is the opposite of how it usually works. But, we really wanted to be in Zionsville and were willing to wait.” Longtime business owner, Bill Kern, is also happy to retain Kern his place in Boone Village, saying, “Business has been good. We’ve been here 39 years and just renewed our lease for another 10 years.”

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Business is booming at Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt on a typical Friday afternoon. (Photo by Julie Osborne)

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New Businesses in 2012 Brunchies Diner • Chromatics Studio • Fivethirty Resale • Flap-Jacks Pancake House Hopwood Cellars Winery • Nathaniel Edmunds Photography • Village Mattress Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt • Papa Murphy’s Pizza • Walgreens - coming soon

Occupancy rates up

Adapt to survive

Spirits, along with occupancy rates, are up, not only in Boone Village but in downtown Zionsville as well. Based on a report created by the Boone County Economic Development Corporation, “As of Aug. 1, 2012, the estimated commercial/retail occupancy rate on Main Street is 90%.” Residential sales also have rebounded, which is good news for merchants.

“Rooftops result in commercial expansion. Our office has issued 62 more permits (residential and business) year-to-date this year over last year”, according to Wayne DeLong, director of Planning & Economic Development for the town. Most DeLong merchants agree that things are moving in the right direction and some have even thrived through the tough times. “Business is going really well”, says Lesley Jane Hunt, who opened her Lesley Jane boutique on Main Street in 2008 in the midst of the recession. “We weren’t really impacted by the economy in a negative way. I learned to adapt.

People are value-driven so I keep Hunt prices low enough to make it a guiltless treat.”

Adaption is key in a market with a sluggish economy where competition abounds. No business has felt the pressure more than Akard True Value Hardware. Bombarded with a new Lowes and Home Depot within miles, and hit with seasonal sales losses from a mild winter and a drought this summer, owner Leigh Ann Akard remains Akard optimistic. “When you’re given lemons, make lemonade!,” she said. “Competition makes everyone stronger. It’s not a bad thing if you embrace it.” And, that’s exactly what Akards did, she said. “When we noticed the economy changing, we changed our inventory. We maintained our quality but changed stock to reflect trends and requests. We tried to stay ahead of the economy and increased party rental equipment, knowing that people would be staying home more. In business, we have to be growing and changing.”

Adapting and innovating are ideas echoed by Dax Norton, Boone County Economic DevelNorton opment executive director. “You’ll never become what you want to be by holding on to

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what you are,” he said. “We need to be dynamic and innovative. We can’t stop at being good; we have to be great and rally around our business owners.”

Caring for one another A caring community of members that rallies around one another is a repeated theme among business owners. It’s an unwritten partnership that has become a part of the fabric of the community, where merchants give back to the community and residents are loyal to Zionsville businesses. Many hire local high school students, like Kern Bros. Shoes and Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt.

“We are very community-oriented. We donate gift certificates to the community, we have school fundraisers, and we throw footballs into the stands at games with coupons,” says Orange Leaf manager Debbie Collins, a Zionsville resident for more than 40 years. Hunt agrees, saying, “I Collins believe in the community. We help each other out just like when the Brick Street Inn had a fire. We all pitched in.”

And, that’s exactly what merchants hope will happen in the future so that they may be able to continue to survive and, hopefully, thrive. Akard sums it up: “It takes a Village and we ARE the Village.”

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Opinion ‘Legal voting’ takes a hit in Pennsylvania

Sign language It is our position that political discussions should be an acceptable form of public discourse. Greek philosopher Aristotle famously asserted that “Man is a political animal.”

Yet, in most social circles, people avoid two main topics - religion and politics - for the sake of peace. If political discussions are avoided among friends and neighbors, how can society truly gain an understanding of the issues at hand and unite in sensible solutions? That social stigma is perhaps how political pundits gain and keep their pedestals.

An easy way to start the conversation in your own backyard is by displaying a yard sign. There is no such thing as a free lunch, and that includes certain campaign signs.

Out of the millions of dollars in campaign financing, why aren’t signs free? It’s a low tech, direct way of displaying support for candidates and political platforms. For those fearful of retaliation for displaying a yard sign, it’s a potential criminal act if the signs are removed by an unauthorized source. The stakes are especially high this election year.

Show a sign of support. At the very least, fly an American flag, talk to your neighbors and respect their right to express an opinion.

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There's something about scary Commentary by Terry Anker

Halloween is rapidly approaching and with it comes the corresponding host of traditions.

Some of us will festoon the house – top to bottom with all matter of frightening (and fun) paraphernalia designed to usher in the coming winter. Others, no doubt, will resist the event all together decrying the ritual, at best, as a fiction invented by enterprising greeting card manufacturers (like so many modern American holidays) or, at worst, a throwback to paganism unworthy of national celebration. But many more will simply carve a pumpkin, help the kids dress as their favorite Disney princess or mutant ninja turtle, and pass out some candy picked up earlier that day at a convenience store on the way home from work.

Our family falls somewhere into the last camp. We break out relatively modest fall gear, including a few ghoul-specific tchotchke to instruct the world that we know what month it is. Yet when a couple of kids were added to our little home, Halloween took on new sig-

nificance. Now instead of thinking what topical couple would be especially entertaining for our friends at their annual Monster’s Bash, Carolyn and I became the consummate parents. We dutifully planned kids’ costumes and executed elaborate strategies to make the most of the annual event. For these 17 years or so, my mom has made an outstanding chili dinner (the first of the autumn), Carolyn would fill the candy dish and pass it generously to neighborhood kids, and I would conspire with other dads on the block to shepherd our collective of little beggars from door to door.

This year, my youngest announced that he’d rather go with friends in an adjacent neighborhood for the night’s festivities. I understand. He’s old enough; but for me, it may be the scariest Halloween ever. And, I’m not sure I’m ready.

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You may have heard that a Pennsylvania judge blocked enforcement of the voter identification law enacted by the legislature and signed by Republican Gov. Tom Corbett. The law required photo ID cards for voters. With the law’s defeat, you can place the Keystone State in President Barack Obama’s column on Nov. 6. We’re willing to state the obvious: The law in no way disenfranchises any voter; it is an attempt to prevent fraudulent voting, so those opposed to it, well, let’s just say they like a little breathing room when it comes to the definition of “legal voting.”

Granted, there’s voter fraud on both sides, but we’re quite curious as to why the Democrats are so opposed to photo IDs. Actually, we know why, and we trust that you do, too.

••• Bias in the mainstream media? You be the judge. Fox News points out the following in an online report: The press is particularly eager to support Obama, seemingly bending over backward to spin declining economic numbers in a positive way. GDP rose at an annual rate of just 1.25 percent from April through June, barely keeping up with the growth in population. Durable goods orders plunged 13.2 percent in August.

Median household income has actually fallen.

Income has dropped from $53,718 to $50,678 since the “recovery” started in June 2009. In August and September, The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times gave Obama slightly more positive headlines than Bill Clinton would have received with the same economic news.

Obama also got more than 20 percent more positive headlines than Fox’s data indicated that similarly situated Republicans would have gotten.

This more positive coverage has a real impact on people’s perceptions of the economy. More positive headlines raised people’s perceptions that the economy was getting better, when that wasn’t – and isn’t, apparently - the case.

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

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New baby doesn’t impact twin powers Commentary by Danielle Wilson People ask me all the time about having a twin sister. Are you identical? Are you close?

Do you have special powers? (See below for answers.) Truth be told, being a twin is one of the coolest freaks of nature possible, and I can’t imagine life without one.

No, we are fraternal. She does have red hair, a shade much less abrasive than mine, but wears it curly and short, and does not require mascara to look alive. She is also smaller than I am, and she rarely has to adjust her position in a photo shoot to avoid the giant-head dilemma I generally encounter.

Yes, we are close. Despite having lived in Los Angeles for almost 20 years, she is one of my best friends. We share memories of our Nanny burning Jiffy Pop on her gas stove, getting paddled as first-graders for saying “ass,” and surviving a train derailment in the Appalachian Mountains. And though we are on opposite ends of the career spectrum – I teach math and she restores art – we both secretly crave the spotlight and like to re-enact scenes from Mommy Dearest and Breakfast Club.

Sometimes, we do have secret powers, none of which I can divulge at risk of forfeiting them to a higher power. But we did survive a train accident!

So why am I writing about my twin? Well, good reader, she has been on my mind. She just

had her first baby, see, and while I am absolutely thrilled for her, I’m selfishly a little down that the experience hasn’t brought us closer. I thought as soon as she became a mother, we’d finally be able to relate on another level entirely.

That she’d be constantly emailing with questions, that she’d be sending hordes of photos, and even, fingers crossed, that she’d call sobbing because she just couldn’t handle another sleepless night with an anti-breastfeeding infant.

But there’s been none of that. I’ve yet to hear any complaining, whining, or hormone-induced hysteria, any “What have we done?” exclamations, not even a “This is really hard.” I haven’t had to talk her off any ledges or recommend a good hemorrhoid cream. Fact is, she doesn’t need me. My ultimate-sister role has been replaced by a beautiful little girl who looks a lot like her mom. Which, of course, is the way it should be, but I can’t help feeling a little sad, like maybe this is the end of our special bond. Sigh.

Enough already! No more melancholy prose for me. “Wonder twin powers, activate!” I’m just going to let her know I’m here for her in whatever capacity she needs. That’s what twins, in particularly sisters, are really for, right? Peace out.

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

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The old college try Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

I’m the opposite of a pack rat. In fact, I hate clutter so much that my wife spends most of every Sunday night sorting through the trash that I have readied for pick-up the next day.

She’s concerned that in my compulsive “tidying” I might throw away something of value. Okay, maybe I was a bit hasty trashing that album full of photos of her great grandfather, but they were in black and white. You can’t keep everything.

The only thing I have trouble throwing away is old periodicals. Hundreds of Time magazines, for example, are piling up—about seven years of them. Why? I have always believed history repeats itself, and if that starts happening, I could cancel my subscription and save a few bucks by simply re-reading old issues in my basement.

Another publication I have stacked in a corner of my office is the George Washington University Alumni Magazine. I seldom read it because I know there is no chance I’m going to be mentioned in it. Most of the folks who earn a shout-out are either CEOs of megacorporations, lobbyists, celebrities…or men and women who have passed on but had the foresight to hand over half their fortunes to the GWU endowment.

I think every university has an obligation to celebrate all graduates, even average Joes like me. Here’s the kind of thing I’d like the association to print sometime: Eric Henchman (Class of ’67): Eric blew off his senior year, spending most of his time in the

pool room at the all-women’s dorm. Fortunately for him, his dad left him a boatload of cash, none of which this office has ever seen. But he’s a nostalgic guy and still occasionally hangs out at the girls’ dorm—just for old time’s sake.

Jane Margolis (Class of ’73): Jane graduated with a 2.6 grade point average. In fact, just about everything about Jane was average. She married her high school sweetheart, Ted, has three grown kids, and is one of the youngest Walmart greeters in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Dick Wolfsie (Class of ’69): Dick was a big shot on campus from 1965 to 1969, but he has generally been a disappointment to all of us who expected great things (and a lot of money) from him since then. He spent nine years teaching at his former high school and could often be found after school meeting with the very teachers who had kept him after school just four years earlier. He left teaching in 1980 and has bounced around local TV in Indiana for about 30 years.

He always seems to be in between jobs, and coincidentally it’s whenever we call him for a donation.

I’m not optimistic about getting a mention in that alumni magazine in the near future. But I’m still relatively young. Based on what’s in my basement, I have plenty of Time.

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Golf and bad language Commentary by Mike Redmond Some friends who think I do nothing but sit around on my big behind all day (which is not true, occasionally I stand) recently invited me to join them for a round of golf. The conversation went something like this: Friends: “Hey, Mike. Join us for a round of golf.”

Mike: “No.” That should have been the end of it, but I have persistent friends – persistent friends who like to remind me of a time when I would drop everything to play golf, especially if “everything” meant work.

I was a music critic then, which meant I wor … well, you can’t call it work, really. It was mostly going to evening concerts and writing snarky things about them for the next day’s newspaper.

Anyway, this kind of schedule left me with lots of open time during the day, which I would waste by smacking a little white ball around a pasture with weirdly-shaped sticks. And I did it just about every day.

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expected to start showing up at the office. This cut into my free time, so I stopped playing golf.

Not that my friends seemed to have noticed.

Then again, it was only 18 years ago. They’re not always so quick to pick up on things.

So back to the other day: They were pestering me to dig out my clubs from the Send To Goodwill pile out in the garage, and join them for 18 holes of bad shots and worse language.

“No,” I repeated. “I don’t use those words anymore.” I should have added, “Except on people who keep bugging me to do something I don’t want to do anymore,” but typical for me, I didn’t think of it until about an hour later.

For those who find joy chasing a little white ball around some real estate, more power to you. I just know it’s not for me. And anyone who presses me on it is going to find themselves being called the same thing I used to call the ball, just before it hit the water.

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Local orchards suffered losses in apple crop, but will continue fall festivities.

Carmel: Applefest – From 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, Carmel Applefest will take place in the PNC Bank parking lot, located on the northwest corner of Main St. and Range Line Rd. Enjoy live music, food, vendors, an art contest, kids' games, a raffle and more. The event is free and open to the public.

Katy Frantz • katy@youarecurrent.com The bite of frost in April this year caused an incomparable loss of apples, but local apple orchards and stores will still be selling the iconic fall fruit and hosting festivities.

Stuckey Farm owner Jeff Pierce said the trees there bloomed early this year due to the abnormally warm February and March. But then the chill of April came back to bite the blooms.

Apple orchards had to buy from other states that did not suffer the loss. Stuckey Farm, located at 19975 Hamilton-Boone County Line Rd., Sheridan, has shipped in a majority of apples from eastern Pennsylvania and some from Illinois.

Spencer Farms in Noblesville does not have u-pick apples, but usually buys produce from Garwood Orchards in LaPorte, Ind. Mike Garwood, one of the owners of the orchard, said about 20 to 25 percent of their crop survived the frost, though he is still shipping in apples from Colorado or Idaho.

The Indiana State Dept. of Agriculture said it does not yet have numbers on apple orchard production for this year. Garwood made an estimated guess that Indiana usually produces two million bushels a year, but this year may only have produced less than 100,000 bushels.

John Shambora, who works at Spencer Farms, says prices have risen for them. The same is true for Gatewood Vegetable Farm and Greenhouses, where prices have increased by a possible 60 percent, while some varieties have almost doubled in price.

At Stuckey Farm, Pierce believes prices have increased by an estimated 60 percent in comparison to last year’s price. In fact, anything related to apples has gone up, including the Stuckey cider.

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Fishers: Fishers Switch Amphitheatre Grand Opening – The cornerstone in the Town of Fishers Nickel Plate District, the Fishers Switch Amphitheatre, opens this Saturday.

From 4 to 10:30 p.m., the amphitheatre behind Fishers Town Hall (1 Municipal Drive) will host Fishers Farmer’s Market vendors and more. At 6 p.m. pop artist Jason Aaron Coons performs, followed by Forever – The Tribute, a Beatles cover band. The event is free.

Hannah Nelson helps Rachel Harrison check out at Stuckey Farm's store in Sheridan. (Photo by Maggie Herrington)

Farm for the past 15 years, said this year was very rare. She said in the past Stuckey Farm may have brought in difference varieties of apples that were unavailable to them, but she had never experienced a loss like this year.

Yet in spite of the frost in April, the Stuckey Farm still is making their famed apple cider from imported apples. It will be sold in stores such as Gatewood’s in Noblesville, Lilly Orchard in Indianapolis and the IGA in Sheridan, Lebanon and Thorntown.

“It still tastes the same,” said Pierce. “We are just borrowing apples from other orchards.”

Gatewood Vegetable Farm and Greenhouses has been buying The Stuckey Farm apple cider for more than 30 years. Bruce Gatewood, the son of owners Bill and Nancy, is now the manager of the business. He remembers, as a child, visiting The Stuckey Farm with his father to pick up their cider order.

Gatewood Vegetable Farm buys the apples sold in-store from an orchard in northern Indiana. This year Gatewood ordered apples as early as April in order to get a part in the apple crop.

“We knew it was going to be short since it was

warm too long [in February],” Gatewood said.

Many businesses that sell apples also sell pumpkins. The pumpkins at Stuckey Farm are doing marvelously well this year. The Stuckey Farm has 10 acres of u-pick pumpkins that are “looking great” and could possibly be the best Pierce has seen in eight years.

Unfortunately for Gatewood Vegetable Farm the pumpkin weigh-in, which they have hosted for the past 16 years, will not be hosted at their store this year. It has been moved to northern Indiana.

The local orchards and produce stores faced incredible loss this year in the apple crop, but the festivities will continue throughout the fall.

Stuckey Farm will continue selling pumpkins and apples as well as hosting events throughout October: hayrides, readings of James Whitcomb Riley poetry and Flashlight Night in their corn maze. Gatewood Vegetable Farm will also be selling apples, pumpkins and Stuckey cider. Spencer Farms will have hayrides through their pumpkin patch. Their homemade fudge, Garwood apples and other goodies will be available as well.

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◆ Location: 19975 Hamilton Boone Rd., Sheridan ◆ Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. ◆ Contact info: 776-1560, www.stuckeyfarm.com ◆ Events: This Saturday and Sunday will be a day full of activities for the kids: face painting, wagon rides, a kiddie corn maze and antique tractors. Adults may also enjoy the free tastings of Stuckey store items, readings of James Whitcomb Riley poems and a Smart Farm Search, which uses QR codes to give information at certain sites on the Stuckey Farm. The event is open during normal hours.

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◆ Location: 9555 E. 206th St., Noblesville ◆ Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. ◆ Contact info: 7731214, www.gatewoodvegetablefarm. com

Noblesville: Navy Day – Saturday, Oct. 13 has been declared “Noblesville Navy Day” in observance of the formation of the U. S. Navy in 1775.

The celeb\ration at Arbuckle’s Railroad Place business, 1151 Vine St., begins at 9 a.m. and includes a Navy cake cutting at noon, military stories told by veterans, Arbuckle line dance music from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., a 200-person Greek Dance at 4 p.m., indoor dancing from 6 to 8 p.m., and the presentation of the 1959 classic movie “Operation Petticoat” at dusk. For more information, call 773-3985.

Westfield: Fall Festival – Ameriana Bank will donate $5 to Westfield’s Youth Assistance Program on behalf of each person who attends its fourth annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, up to the first 400 people. The family-focused afternoon is free of charge and will feature a bounce house and obstacle course; free passes to Stuckey Farm’s Corn Maze; airbrush tattoos; free hotdogs and drinks; a chili cook-off; and other children’s activities. For more information, call 867-7740.

Zionsville: Josiah’s Ride: Cruzin’ 4 a Cure – On Saturday, Oct. 13, Zionsville American Legion Post 79 presents the sixth annual Cruzin’ 4 a Cure. It benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and three-year-old Zionsville resident Ruby Kahoun. The day includes a poker run, breakfast, dinner, live music and more. Visit www.alrpost79.com for more information.

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Apple Store at Conner Prairie • The Apple Store is the place for all things apple. Shop tasty treats including hand-dipped caramel apples, cider slushies, apple donuts, pies, seasonal gift items and bag-your-own local apples. • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Free admission • www.connerprairie.org

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Pumpkin Harvest Festival • Stonycreek Farms is celebrating its 40th annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival this year. Events include hayrides to the pumpkin patch, a zip line, haunted house, gourd sling shot, corn cob cannon, Kiddiepillar (inflatable), candle making, farm animals and much more • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily • 11366 Ind. 38 East, Noblesville • 773-3344 • Parking is $5 on the weekends

Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas • The Church Basement Ladies are back with their next installment of coffee cake, gossip and shepherd’s costumes made of old bathrobes, just in time for Christmas • Tuesday to Saturday – 8 p.m., Wednesday – 1 p.m., Sunday – 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. • Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • $37 to $60, includes dinner buffet • 872-9664

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“Critters” • Come and view the latest exhibit by the Hamilton County Artists’ Association. • 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • The Birdie Gallery, 195 S. Fifth St., Noblesville • Free admission • 776-2278 Dailey & Vincent • Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent are one of the nation’s most heralded bluegrass acts. They took home seven awards at the 2008 International Bluegrass Music Awards and their popularity continues to grow • 8 p.m. • The Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • $18-$93 • 843-3800

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“State of the Union” • The 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a delightfully fresh satire on America’s favorite pastime – politics. The play is the ultimate Washington power struggle about political ambition, moral principles and romantic intrigue. • Friday and Saturday – 8 p.m., Sunday – 2 p.m. • Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville • $15 for adults, $12 for children 12 and younger • 773-1085 “Good Help is so Hard to Murder” • Pat Cook’s hilarious comedy is about two southern belle sisters who live in the old family home along with their maid of many years and their pet parrot Socrates.

Convinced that the maid “knows too much” about her family’s shady past, Delilah conspires with her absent-minded younger sister to kill her • 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday • Westfield Playhouse, 1836 W. Ind. 32, Westfield • $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students • 896-2707 Russell Farms Country Fall Festival • Enjoy great country atmosphere events like a corn maze with a scavenger hunt, bluegrass music, hayrides, pump-

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kins, farm animals to pet, games, peddle tractors, peddle carts for big kids/adults, miniature golf, playground areas, snack shack with food, sodas and cider and the Country Store with fudge, apple butter, pumpkin butter and the ultimate country salsa • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October • 12290 E. 191st St., Noblesville • $6 • www. russell-farms.com Stephen Kim plays Tchaikovsky • A free pre-concert conversation highlighting interesting perspectives on the evening’s composers and their music begins at 6:45 p.m. Discounted tickets are available for students • 7:30 p.m. • The Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • $5-$65 • 843-3800 Carmel Farmers Market • One of the largest markets in Indiana, the market features more than 60 local vendors. • 8 to 11:30 a.m. • Carmel Farmers Market, 1 Center Green, Carmel • Free admission • 710-0162 Noblesville Farmers Market • Shop local. Pick up farm-fresh produce, vegetables and much more. • 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Riverview Hospital Overflow Parking Lot, Ind. 19 and Ind. 38, Noblesville • Free admission • 776-0205 In the Mood • In the Mood celebrates America’s greatest generation through the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, the Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra and other idols.

This brassy, upbeat 1940s musical revue features a company of 19 on stage: the sensational 13-piece String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra and the In the Mood singers and dancers • 3 p.m. • The Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • $40-$88 • 843-3800

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Late Harvest Kitchen What do you like to eat there? I really like the revolving menu because there is always something different.

What do you like about Late Harvest Kitchen? I really love their passion cocktail!

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Cook's Pizza The Scoop: Get ready, there’s a new pizza place in town and its name is Cook’s. A new addition to Hamilton County, Cook’s Pizza is open and ready for business. Specialty pizzas, sandwiches, salads and calzone are all part of Cook’s menu. If it’s not on the menu, no worries: Cook’s also features the “build your own.” If you’re not looking to get out, that’s alright, too. Cook’s also delivers.

Type of food: Italian Specialty: Pizza Price of entrees: $5.75 to $16.75 Recommendation: The Linebacker Pizza Reservations: Not accepted Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Monday Wednesday and Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Location: 14300 Mundy Dr., Noblesville Phone: 776-9922 Website: www.mycookspizza.com

Late Harvest Kitchen is located at 8605 River Crossing, Indianapolis. They can be contacted at 663-8063 or online at www.lateharvestkitchen. com.

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Mongolian Beef Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced, 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, vegetable oil, for frying (about 1 cup), 1 lb flank steak, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 2 large green onions, sliced on the diagonal into one-inch lengths Directions: Make the sauce by heating 2 tsp of vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over med/low heat. Don't get the oil too hot. Add ginger and garlic to the pan and quickly add the soy sauce and water before the garlic scorches.

Dissolve the brown sugar in the sauce, then raise the heat to about medium and boil the sauce for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.Remove it from the heat. Slice the flank steak against the grain into 1/4" thick bite-size slices (Tilt the blade of your knife at about a forty five degree angle to the top of the steak so that you get wider cuts). Dip the steak pieces into the cornstarch to apply a very thin dusting to both sides of each piece of beef. Let the beef sit for about 10 minutes so that the cornstarch sticks. As the beef sits, heat up one cup of oil in a wok (you may also use a skillet for this step as long as the beef will be mostly covered with oil). Heat the oil over medium heat until it's nice and hot, but not smoking. Add the beef to the oil and sauté for www.currentzionsville.com

just two minutes, or until the beef just begins to darken on the edges. You don't need a thorough cooking here since the beef is going to go back on the heat later. Stir the meat around a little so that it cooks evenly. After a couple minutes, use a large slotted spoon to take the meat out and onto paper towels, then pour the oil out of the wok or skillet. Put the pan back over the heat, dump the meat back into it and simmer for one minute. Add the sauce, cook for one minute while stirring, then add all the green onions.

Cook for one more minute, then remove the beef and onions with tongs or a slotted spoon to a serving plate. Leave the excess sauce behind in the pan. - Food.com Current in Zionsville

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Dining The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House

Don't spoil fun with 'poison' After a long day or night of cheering, singing and enjoying delicious food at a tailgate party, the typical fan just wants to get home, relax and unwind. This can be the perfect ending to a great day; unfortunately, this is also the time when those nasty little symptoms from improper care of food occur.

These folks are experiencing symptoms of food poisoning from their tailgate parties. The most common cause of symptoms like cramps, diarrhea, and nausea is Salmonella bacteria. There can also be much more severe problems from E.Coli bacteria, which can be killed by cooking meat to a temperature of 160 degrees. To do that, you need a food thermometer. Salmonella, although generally less severe in symptoms, has many more places where it is found. It can be in red meats like E.Coli but is also found in poultry, eggs, unprocessed milk and even water. Here are some simple rules to avoid food poisoning: • Buy only USDA inspected meats with current freshness dates. • Wash hands, utensils, and cutting boards that touch or will touch food. Have a jug of water and anti-bacterial soap handy at the tailgate with plenty of paper towels. • Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.

Perishable foods should be kept below 40 degrees. Don’t let them sit out too long.

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Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 swerving of egg beaters, 1/2 cup apricot nectar (or OJ), 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 1/2 cup finely snipped dried apricots. Icing: 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2 to 3 teaspoons of apricot nectar (or OJ) stirred together Preparation: In a medium mixing bowl stir together dry ingredients. In a smaller bowl stir together egg, apricot nectar, applesauce, and oil until combined. Add these wet ingredients to the dry and stir only until mixed. Now add the apricots and mix.

Spread this mixture in an ungreased 11x7x1 ½ baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes until a dry toothpick, inserted in the middle of the dish will come out clean. Cool the dish on a wire rack. Drizzle on the icing and cut into 24 bars.

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Grilled jalapeno poppers – Looking for a snack with a kick? Fresh, homemade jalapeno poppers could be the answer at tailgate parties.

To serve nine: slice the tops off the jalapenos, hollow them and fill them three-quarters of the way with a mixture of cream cheese, onion and cheddar. Grill ‘em up until the outside of the jalapenos blister. (18 jalapenos, eight oz. of cream cheese at room temperature, half cup white onion or scallions diced and half cup shredded cheddar cheese). –esquire.com C R A F B O Y I S T E R S R I F T E G O A L U M C O L U H O S T A I R O N M A R T P T A E E L I D S

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Senior Health Fair – The Zionsville Senior Health Fair will be held Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W. Oak St. The event is free for all attendees! Zionsville seniors, their caregivers and family members are encouraged to attend. Vendors, health screenings, flu shots, medicine cabinet cleanup, door prizes and more will be offered. For more information contact 873-8939 or go to www.booneseniors.org.

New Community Health Network Foundation president and CEO starts Oct. 22 – Joyce Irwin, Roche Diagnostics’ past recent national director of state government Irwin affairs, regulatory and public policy, was recently named as the new president and CEO of the Community Health Network Foundation, a not-forprofit branch of Community Health Network that financially supports health improvement programs in central Indiana. “We are pleased to bring Joyce on board with her extensive experience and leadership,” Bryan Mills, president and CEO of Community Health Network, said in a press release. “Her enthusiasm and knowledge will help propel the foundation into the future, as we look to develop strong fundraising strategies and relationships within all the local communities we serve.”

Java Facts – National Coffee Day came and went on Sept. 29, and the liquid that fuels American workers has a long list of health benefits. Black coffee holds no calories. Coffee, in general, has the ability to speed up metabolism. –health.com Snoozing – If you're wondering why you still feel tired after a full night's rest, it may be because you are not getting enough iron. Eat more red meats, fish and poultry. Vitamin C helps with absorption, so turn to a glass of orange juice as well. You’ll feel better in the morning. - cnn.com 'X-Ray vision carrots' – A study from Cornell University suggests a simple work-around for the stubborn child dodging his veggies at meal time. Findings showed that by naming healthy-staple carrots, “x-ray vision carrots,” percentage of consumption increased. Cornell has reached out to 13,000 schools so far with the plan. – cnn.com Will work for brewskis – The typical American keeps his or her nose to the grindstone for five minutes to earn enough money for a single beer – the fastest rate of any country studied in a recent Beer and Labour report. –bites.today.com

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Knowing when to increase your liability limits Commentary by Jamie Ianigro Question from Gregg S. from Carmel: I tell my clients (I’m a lawyer) all the time about the benefits of increased limits and umbrella policies.

I know it’s not costly, but could you approach the benefits from an insurance perspective?

Response from Jamie Ianigro: Thanks for your note Willis. When we talk about increasing limits, we’re talking about liability limits. Liability limits have become a little bit more confusing because of all the options that are available. Right off the bat, I’m going to take that choice down to a yes or no question. Should you increase your liability limits from the base limits? There are reasons to say “yes” and reasons to say “no.” Let’s start with why you might choose to not increase your limits.

You probably already know the reason to not increase your limits. It’s money. If you’re choosing between putting food on the table and increasing your insurance limits, it’s a pretty easy choice. However, increasing your limits is much less expensive then you may realize. Doubling your limits may only cost a couple of dollars per month after bundling your policies and selecting the proper payment plan.

The main reason to say “yes” to increasing your liability limits is also pretty easy. It’s a great way to protect your assets, your family and yourself. Most states have mandated what the minimum liability limits will be, but those minimum limits are rarely adequate.

A couple of things add to the reasons to make an increase to your liability limits. The first one is inflation. Medical costs have been sky rocketing for the last twenty years and show no signs of slowing. These trends pretty much guarantee that it’s going to be costly if you hurt someone with your vehicle or someone gets hurt on your property. Increasing your limits is a great strategy to prevent these costs from coming out of your personal assets.

One other thing to keep in mind is your level of risk. Increasing your level of risk only adds to the list of reasons you should increase your coverage limits. Keep these questions and others like them in mind when you think about your personal risks: • Do you drive car pools?

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There are many things to think about and plenty of reasons to consider increasing your liability limits. As always, we recommend talking this over with your independent insurance agent to find the correct solutions for YOU. Jamie Ianigro is with Shepherd Insurance & Finanacial Services.

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Grammar Guy/Travel/Fashion

An end for prepositions I received an e-mail recently from reader Eric Edwards, 65, of Fishers, with a list of his grammar pet peeves.

I’m happy to say, my name wasn’t on his list.

What did make the cut, however, was one of the more persistent grammar misconceptions out there: ending sentences with a preposition.

This “rule” is a sort of grammar urban legend, like saying Bloody Mary three times in front of the mirror or the Pigman (What, you didn’t have a Pigman where you grew up?). It’s so prevalent, in fact, that even I have let myself be corrected on it from time to time, which, of course, breaks the first rule of being “that annoying grammar guy:” You’re never wrong.

Rule No. 2 is, if you are wrong, never admit it.

So here’s the big bombshell of the week: Go ahead and end your sentence with a preposition.

It’s totally fine. And since I’m just some guy, here’s the Oxford English Dictionary to back me up: “There’s no necessity to ban prepositions

from the end of sentences. Ending a sentence with a preposition is a perfectly natural part of the structure of modern English” (from OxfordDictionaries.com).

As the nice people at the Oxford Dictionary point out, the length sometimes required to avoid ending sentences with a preposition is going to turn you into Yoda. After all, it wasn’t “On Will Go My Heart” that took home an Academy Award for making audiences tear up during “Titanic,” and umpires don’t yell “Out he is!” That would just be silly.

So, the next time someone tries to correct you for ending a sentence with a preposition, just ask them where they learned that at. Then laugh at your irony and wit while they try to puzzle out what’s so funny.

And watch out for the Pigman.

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Are you a tourist or a traveler?

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Tourists see stuff. They stay at a resort for its amenities. They eat at restaurants that Conde Nast has ranked high on the list and they take the tour that is a must see or do according to Frommers.

I have done lots of tourist stuff. I am required to do so as part of my job description. I couldn’t possibly go to Egypt and not see the Great Pyramids or go to Puerto Vallarta and not eat at the most romantic restaurant in Latin America.

However, I hate being a tourist.

While seeing the Great Pyramids, I trudged down into the narrow passageways and up into the great halls. At Le Kliff, a famously romantic restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, I marveled at the beautiful sunset over the Pacific. Still, those aren’t the memories I cherish. What I really hold dear is convincing a Bedouin man in full robes and turban outside the pyramids to allow me to race across the desert on a camel while he chased after me, and having a marauding band of coatimundis scurry underneath our table as my dinPlan accordingly – Looking to set sail on a cruise but want to dodge big crowds? The CruiseWise Crowd Calculator tracks shops coming in and out of ports around the world and how many people are crowding the docks.

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ner companion’s face blanched while I secretly fed them bread at my feet in Mexico.

Deep down, I am traveler, not a tourist, and there is a big difference. I not only want to see stuff, but I also want to experience stuff. I want to be faced with the unexpected, live life without the step-by-step tourist guidebook and come back with fantastic stories and lifetime memories.

As a tourist, eventually one sparkling pool fades into another and soon I can’t remember if that was the resort in the Dominican or Belize that had the beautiful spa. Yet years later, I can tell you every moment of that camel ride as if it happened yesterday. I would go back to that restaurant tomorrow with my own stash of goodies hidden in my purse with another unsuspecting soul just to relive the experience again!

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Outdoor rooms: crafting a living space Commentary by Randy Sorrell Rarely is an outdoor living space as immediately livable as this one. Most require the benefits of time to soften the stark reality of new.

Sure, new looks fantastic! But it can be a little harsh with the brightness of freshly installed patio stone and the striking contrast of young plants surrounded by fresh mulch.

This project, however, did not require the constraint of time. Perhaps it was the eastern exposure that hastened the glare and the overall jazzy design. Certainly the warmth of travertine sourced from Turkey coupled with the synthetic Azek decking had a serious impact on the instantaneous feel. Both have earthy undertones and distinct luxury textures that marry well together. The homeowner especially appreciates the generous upper landing as it spills onto the lower patio at a 45 degree angle for improved traffic flow. Very dramatic!

Travertine and Azek are a few of our preferred materials to work with for precisely this reason.

They age incredibly well, thrive in our mid-west harsh environment and will likely endure our

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lifetime while remaining relevant from a design perspective. I’m not confident that standard, concrete brick pavers and most other decking materials will offer that luxury.

Outdoor rooms Outdoor fire features, seat walls and pergolas contribute to the immediacy of any project and forward the outdoor room sensation that many homeowners are hungry to establish. The stone structures benefited from the rich chocolate color of the clay paver ribbon inserted into the face of each, which was repeated into an upscale patio edge around the travertine body. For convenience, a gas starter was installed over crisp black lava rock.

New is wonderful. It’s fresh, stylish and is full of excitement. Nothing, however, exceeds the benefit of a little time, seasoned with memories of grilling, impromptu gatherings and laughter.

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Commentary by David Decker As fun as it is, staying on top of trends can also be an overwhelming pastime. Between the hip eateries to tempt your palette and the latest fashion plates to hit your hips, it’s hardly easy to not be intrigued to try something new and refreshing. Changing the look and feel of your existing home is no exception. Given the kitchen is often the most lived in space of the home, it can also be where we tire of the look the fastest … and spend the most money remodeling.

The good news—due to advances in refacing technologies, many homeowners are exploring the idea of replacing the existing doors and drawers by using materials that can offer the look and feel of an entire new space for a fraction of the cost.

Reface and rejuvenate The meaning of “re-facing” can carry with it several definitions. Often it can be mistakenly interchanged with ”re-finishing” but that is not the most ideal use of the term. In fact, it is more like a cabinet facelift to be descriptive in the cosmetic days we live in. So what are the steps that a homeowner should prepare for?

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3. The new pre-finished veneer sheet is fitted to precise measurements and is then carefully applied for lasting adhesion. The veneered edges are trimmed flush with the cabinet components and sanded as needed. Often these edges are covered with special moldings.

4. The “new” doors and drawers are installed and drawer headers/boxes are replaced as needed. The final step in the process is mounting the molding and trim for a completely new and updated look to your kitchen and/or bath space.

DIY Don’t As much as a do-it-yourself cabinet refacing job can lend itselfresults, it can also quickly become a costly nightmare if you are

left without the proper skills or equipment. A cabinet contractor will use the correct tools to remove or install cabinet doors, drawer fronts and replace hardware. Safety should always be at the forefront of any kitchen renovation.

If your kitchen is older, you may have lead based painted cabinets that have dust particles that should be properly mitigated. Hiring a contractor with solid skill and familiarity with the materials and task at hand will most likely yield the best result not only for appearances but also for your checkbook by avoiding costly mistakes caused by lack of experience.

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• Kitchen/Bath Remodeling • Dry Wall • Custom Decks • Plumbing/Electrical • Finished Basements • Roofing/Siding • Ceramic Tile • Household Repairs • Wood Floors • Power Washing • Doors/Windows • Decorative/Regular Concrete • Interior/Exterior Painting • Handyman Services simpsonconstructionservices@gmail.com

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Free Shop-at-Home

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BANKRUPTCY

In most cases, you may be able to protect your home & car!

Get rid of most debts!

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We Buy Any Car, Running, Junk, Wrecked, etc

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VISA, MasterCard accepted Reach 104,000 homes weekly

SALE

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For pricing e-mail your ad to dennis@youarecurrent.com

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The following will be sold for charges:

On 10/24/12 @ 9:00 @ 16100 River Avenue, NOBLESVILLE IN 46062 1994 MERCURY Cougar 1MELM62W9RH614953 $1938.00 1992 BUICK LeSabre 1G4HPS3L4NH549612 $1933.00 2001 BUICK LeSabre 1G4JHP54K014328413 $1883.00 1993 CHEVROLET Cavalier 1G1JC1442P72779248 $1826.00 1998 CADILLAC Catera W06VR52R6WR101036 $1,867.00 2001 PONTIAC Montana 1GMDX03E71D331720 $1,797.00

MASSIVE GARAGE SALE

Skip’s Auctions Gallery Every Thursday Night 6 p.m.

Auction Zip #26565 14000 St. Rd. 32E, Noblesville, IN 765.606.6001 Always accepting clean consignments.

Art, Antique & Collectible Auction Thursday October 11th 6 p.m.

At Skips Auction Gallery

Childcare

Crooked Stick. Furniture, antiques, collectibles, clothing, piano, and household décor: 1569 PrestonTrail 8am THURS and FRI ONLY

LIQUIDATION SALE

DURAN DESIGNS 317-289-0586 136 N. Union Street Westfld, Ind 46074 Thur, Fri.& Sat Oct. 11, 12 & 13th SALE HOURS 9-3 Home decor, Garden accessories, Florals, Lots of Christmas Items.

All Upscale items, priced below cost.

Will sell entire contents of store MAKE AN OFFER! NEW ITEMS BROUGHT IN DAILY.

Be Part of Something Big Xerox Services has immediate positions for Customer Service Representatives Walk-ins Welcome!

Monday to Friday, from 9am-4pm Questions? Call 765-778-6219 Apply in person: 2828 Enterprise Drive Anderson, IN 46013 Must pass background and drug screen.

www.xerox.com/BusinessServices Search job #12023053 in Careers

EOE/AA

©2012 Xerox Corporation. All rights reserved. XEROX® and XEROX and Design® are trademarks of the Xerox Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. BR3275

GARAGE SALE

13667 CHESWICK PLACE, CARMEL, 46032: Saturday, Oct. 13, 9:00 to 2:00 4 Wood Chrs, Teacup shelf,: Thomas Tnk Engine 2-sided table, Framed Bird prints, Boys’ jeans and bedding, Childs bike, Household goods

Full-time Openings Available!

Experienced child care in the Woodgate Area. Licensed, CPR Certified, First Aid Training.

Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-pm. Ages 0-6yrs.

Call 317-844-7207.

Services

Services

Interested in

Nails by Hilliary

The Message of the Cross?

We are meeting every Sunday Afternoon in Hamilton County.

For more information call; (317) 670-6210 or (317) 650-8812

Fall Lawn Aeration

Heat + Drought = Aerate Free Estimates/ Overseeding available 317-523-4309 www.y-aerate.com

Happy Pets In-Home Pet Care

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

Experience in Exotics.

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

To your door nail services

317-730-2544

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

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

In-Home Tutoring

Master’s Degree Instructors SAT/ACT Test Prep, Math, English, Study skills, and all subjects Corporate Training & Education Programs Available Call 317 776 7615

Guitar Lessons

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

Pet & House Sitting Service Years Experience Experience 139Years

Guitar Lessons With Baker Scott

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

910-6990

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317-802-6565 317-432-1627

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

4 Legends At Geist

Community Garage Sale in Fishers *Sawgrass *Quaker Ridge *Spyglass Hill *Haig Point Fri.- Sat. Oct 12th and 13th : 8:00-2:00

NOW HIRING

REAL ESTATE

Great Deals Savings Magazine is

DISTRESS SALE

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

Now Hiring

sales representatives for NE Indianapolis.

Salary and commission to start. Direct Advertising Sales experience a Plus. Call 1-877-587-9780 or send resume to Jim@ GreatDealsMagazine.net

Pleasant Carmel Home available,

for lady needing ongoing accommodation for several nights a week. Includes bedroom and bath 317-846-4329: Call after 6pm

NOW HIRING Janitors WAnted

Executive Management Services, Inc is hiring Full-time/Part-time General Cleaner positions in Fishers. and Carmel $8.25 and up per hour/2nd shift. Candidates must have clean criminal history and successfully pass drug screening. Please apply in person at the Corporate Office for an on the spot interview, 8071 Knue Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46250, Mon. - Fri. 8am 5pm. No phone calls please

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

The Carmel Clay Schools Transportation Department is currently seeking Bus Drivers.

May earn up to $99 a day for existing Class B, CDL with school bus endorsement and school bus driver experience Paid training program to obtain a Class B, CDL for those without a Class B, CDL Upon successful completion of training may earn $94 a day with no experience No benefits available but may earn an attendance bonus & voluntary retirement program School Bus Drivers will work an average of 4 hours per day running morning and afternoon routes. Drivers must be able to pass criminal history background check, as well as pass a BMV records check. Apply on-line to www.ccs.k12.in.us AA/EOE

The Sherwin-Williams Company

previously ranked among FORTUNE Magazine’s Top 100 Companies to Work For, has a part-time Sales Associate/Driver position available in Fishers, Indiana.

Duties would include tinting/mixing paint, unloading trucks, stocking merchandise, assisting customers, and making deliveries.

All applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age, possess a valid drivers license, have good communication/customer service skills, have an ability to work all scheduled hours, and have a dependable nature. Those under consideration for this position will be subject to a background check.

SERVERS & SERVER ASSISTANTS

Ted’s Montana Grill at Traders Point is seeking PREMIUM, PROFESSIONAL, POLISHED and COOL people to join our team. Great earnings. Fun atmosphere. Ted’s Montana Grill is quickly becoming Indy’s favorite restaurant! Experience preferred/ not mandatory. Must have reliable transportation, great work ethic, be clean cut and professional in appearance and able to work weekends and holidays. 18 and older Please apply online at www. tedsmontanagrill.com, or in person at 5910 W. 86th Street, Suite 134, between the hours of 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. No phone calls, please

MEDICAL ASSISTANT FOR CONCIERGE MEDICAL OFFICE Priority Physicians PC is a privately-owned, four-physician, concierge medical office and is the largest and most successful concierge practice in Indiana. Our position as such is due to the high quality healthcare and superior customer service we offer to our patients. We are seeking an experienced, energetic, career-minded medical assistant with good phlebotomy skills. The successful candidate will work as a medical assistant to one of the physician’s and in conjunction with another medical assistant will be responsible for all phlebotomy and other clinical needs. We offer a competitive salary and rich benefits to our employees.

For prompt and confidential consideration, qualified candidates should fax or email their resume, including salary history to: Peg Weir by fax: 317-338-6612 or e-mail: pweir@priorityphysicianspc.com No phone calls or walk-ins will be considered for employment. EOE

Current in Zionsville

Please call (317)770-1014 to schedule an interview and fill out an application.

You must go directly into the branch to apply at: Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes 14064 Britton Park Rd., Fishers, IN 46038 The Sherwin-Williams Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, State, or Local Laws.

Nightly janitorial cleaning

TOWN OF FISHERS

Now hiring seasonal, on-call Snow Plow Drivers and Back Hoe Operators.

Earn extra money this winter plowing local streets & parking lots during snow events.

Training and equipment provided.

For more information and to apply visit: www.fishers.in.us.

Residential cleaning

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

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

* Brownsburg- Monday thru Friday 3 hrs. nightly $10.25 per hour * 32nd and Meridian: Monday thru Friday beginning at 6 pm working 5 to 5.5hrs. nightly $8.50 per hour * 86th and Michigan Road- Monday thru Friday beginning at 4:30 pm working 7 to 7.5 hours nightly $8.50 per hour a * Downtown Indy:, Monday thru Friday, beginning at 5pm, working 5 to 5.5 hrs nightly. $8.50 per hour call 317-252-9795.

NOW HIRING REAL ESTATE SALES PROFESSIONALS

Coldwell Banker Kaiser is located in Carmel. We are now hiring full time residential real estate sales professionals.

Email resume & contact information to John Long at careerCBK@gmail.com

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Pumpkin Patch Festival SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 pm Presented by IU Health North Hospital and RE/MAX Legends Group FREE & Open to the Public IU Health North Hospital, 116th and North Meridian St., Carmel Enjoy fun activities for the entire family including FREE food, drinks, pumpkins, prizes and more! Activities include: Bounce House Colts in Motion Traveling Museum Police and Fire Emergency Vehicles Petting Zoo Family Photos, Costumes encouraged Face Painting & Caricatures LifeLine Helicopter and Ambulance Health Screenings Train Rides, Ronald McDonald & Music

Join us before the Festival for the IU Health North Hospital Pumpkin Patch 5K Run/Walk Presented by the Carmel Lions SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 9 am Start Registration opens at 8 am. Fee required. Open to adults and children.

For more information and to register, visit the Events section at iuhealth.org/north.

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