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Katie Morris, left, and Teal Craycraft launched speakyourstory.org to give women a safe place to share thoughts about tough topics. (Photo by Lisa Price) Founded March 20 2012, at Zionsville, IN Vol. IV, No. 32 Copyright 2013. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved. 30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444 info@youarecurrent.com The views of the columnists in Current in Zionsville are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.

Boone County a ‘beer desert’

By Sam Elliott and Heather Lusk news@currentzionsville.com

There’s one at 96th and Michigan. There’s another one in the Village of West Clay, and there’s one in Carmel along 116th Street. brewery And yet Zionsville still lacks something that appeared on the wish list for the town’s master plan. A brew pub. “I’m baffled by it, too,” Bob Harris, manager for Harris FLP, said. “I thought for sure there would be one by now.” The Boone Co. Economic Development Corporation agrees — and is hoping to bring a local option for craft beer into the “untapped” market. “We definitely think, looking at the demographics of Zionsville and Whitestown, it shows that there’s a younger crowd there that has a little bit more disposable income. Those are exactly the sorts of individuals we think microbreweries really tend to market to or appeal to,” Molly Whitehead, executive director of the Boone Co. EDC, said. “We think we’re really just kind of primed to that development with microbreweries.” Whitehead said Zionsville has several places that could be a good fit for a brewery. “We’ll keep hitting the pavement here trying to tout the community and what we have to offer,” she said. “We just kind of call this the ‘beer desert’ here in Boone County because we don’t have anything.” The Boone Co. EDC used the Whitestown Brew Fest Sept. 19 to kick-start its marketing efforts, as the event brought nearly 40 breweries to the area. “Actually as a result of that event and marketing directly to those companies we had about three or four companies reach out to us in the matter of a couple days after that event,” Whitehead said. “We’ve been actively working with several of them, showing them sites. Primarily the interest we’ve seen so far has been in Whitestown and Zionsville both. We’re just trying to get one or two of them to finally make that com-

Poetry book launch – Brick Street Poetry will unveil Mapping the Muse: A Bicentennial Look at Indiana Poetry on Dec. 4 at Yats on 86th Street in Indianapolis. All day long, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., selections will be read from the new book. The book’s premiere will also reveal which poets’ work were selected for publication in its pages.

Roberto Chavez of cover band Skeeter McGee gets a beer sample from Kevin Clay of Bells Brewery at the Whitestown Brew Fest. (File photo)

mitment and make that announcement. We think we’re pretty close.” Harris FLP owns a large amount of property in Zionsville and Harris said that he has spoken with a lot of microbrew and brew pub owners and investors hoping to spark some interest. “I’ve just had interest,” Harris said, emphasizing that nothing is planned yet. His property of focus is on South Main Street, near 106th Street. “I think it would be a great spot for it,” he said, “as well as it would be a great spot for a lot of other stuff. Most recently there’s been a lot of interest in Zionsville for a brew pub. I think the time’s coming.” If he is successful, he anticipates a new building would be constructed on the site where there is currently a parking lot. He expects additional parking would be added to the area owned by Harris FLP that is undeveloped. Whitehead said the Boone Co. EDC has also been looking across the Indianapolis metro region as well as statewide and even across Indiana borders for microbreweries that may not wish to move their headquarters to the area but could expand with a second location, similar to Indianapolis-based Sun King and its latest operation in Fishers.

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Grants awarded – The Boone County Solid Waste Management District recently awarded several grants for environmental awareness and sustainability. A total of $15,000 was awarded to the following agencies: AgRecycle, The Arc of Greater Boone County, Boone County Maintenance Department, Habitat for Humanity, Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Lebanon, Zionsville Lions Club and the Town of Zionsville Street Department. Permanent traffic light – The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that the temporary traffic light at the intersection of US 52 and SR 47 will become permanent. INDOT officials have studied the statistics from the intersection since the light was installed in August. A drop in vehicle collisions and consistent lower speeds in the area have proven the need for the light to remain. Executive Director named – ZYSA is pleased to announce that Peter O’Scanaill has been named new executive director. He has served as a coach and travel committee member at ZYSA since 2010, and previously served as travel commissioner and youth O’Scanaill academy director in another central Indiana soccer club. Santa breakfast – Join Zionsville Tri Kappa Chapter on Main Street for Santa Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 5. The kid-friendly breakfast is provided by several Village restaurants, along with crafts and fun in participating Village shops. And, of course, a visit from Santa himself! Tickets are $10 each and seating is limited so order tickets at www. ZionsvilleTriKappa.org. Make a gingerbread house – Gingerbread house decorating will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at Brick Street Inn, 175 S. Main St. in Zionsville. The free family event is open to all ages and is sponsored by Zionsville United Methodist Church.

Lincoln Live Daniel Russel portrayed the nation’s 16th president during Lincoln Live, a program presented by the Zionsville Historical Society on Nov. 15. “I posed for 141 photographs during my presidency, I don’t mind one more,” Russel said as Lincoln. Learn more at CurrentZionsville.com.

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Lego League Four teams from the Zionsville Robotics Club have earned a spot in the First Lego League State Championships to be held Dec. 12 in Fort Wayne. Team GirlBotz 2.0 captured the tournament championship. Read about the other winners and see photos at CurrentZionsville.com.

Director of Guest Experience – Adam Lang has been hired as the Director of Guest Experience for the Endurance House store in Zionsville. In his role, Lang manages day-to-day store operations and ensures a high-quality experience for customers. He oversees staff development, merchandising and displays, special orders and more. Lang previously worked for Runners Forum.

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Christmas in the Village features events all month long

By Amanda Foust • news@currentzionsville.com Christmas in the Village is in full swing, with several holiday events planned throughout the month of December. holidays “We have a lot of activities planned this year, so we hope to see a lot of people join us,” said Julie Johns-Cole, executive director of the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce, which plans the event. “It’s a really family-friendly event.” On Dec. 5, children will have the chance to join Santa for breakfast. Holiday home tours, concerts, art shows and more will be offered throughout the day. Ladies are welcome to an evening on the town Dec. 10. Village area shops are open from 5 to 8 p.m. and are offering activities and specials to help shoppers find just the right gifts for Christmas. Dec. 17 features a Christmas Crawl from 6 to 9 p.m. Main Street will offer samples of seasonal beverages and appetizers from restaurants. Attend or participate in a karaoke and an ugly sweater contest for a chance to win prizes at the end of the night.

An annual parade helps kick off Christmas in the Village. (File photo)

Each weekend will offer a variety of free activities to the public in honor of this established Zionsville tradition. At Christmas in the Village there will be a horse-drawn carriage, barrel-train, trolley-rides, visits with Santa, and other forms of live-entertainment. “We see several thousand people and it’s free,” Johns-Cole said, “These events are a small effort to thank all residents and customers of businesses.”

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ZCS celebrates winners of first video contest

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Division winners were recognized and the grand champion announced for Zionsville Community Schools’ first education student video contest during the ZCS Board of School trustees meeting in November. The contest invited students to create 60-second videos with the theme of “The Road to Life Begins Here.” Tommy Smith, a ZCHS sophomore, took home the top prize of $1,000, which was made possible by a donor. “This idea was hatched last spring, but it took (Chief Technology Officer) Dan Layton to come on to the scene and enlist the aid of (Business and Marketing Teacher Johnathan) Grismore at the high school and four of his amazing students,” Supt. Scott Robison said. Those students — high school seniors Maddie Hine, Katie Bakaysa and Morgan Roe plus junior Claire Drew — organized the contest and had “literally taken care of everything that we’ve done so far,” Layton said. The ZCS board presented the girls with plaques thanking them for their efforts. “Over the past two months, we’ve had the pleasure of working with (Layton) and Dr. Robison and Mr. Grismore on this video contest,”

Tommy Plant won $1,000 for his video submission. (Screenshot)

Drew said. “Part of putting this contest together required us to make a website, advertise and organize judges to help pick all the different videos to win.” Their original goal for the contest’s first year was 20 submissions, but they ended up receiving 55 entries. “We were blown away with the response to this maiden voyage,” Robison said. “We know all of these folks will have a very bright future in making videos if that’s what they want to do. We saw such an eye in what Tommy did … Wow, I think someday maybe he’ll invite us to walk the red carpet.” The winning videos may be viewed at zcs.k12. in.us.

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After a one-year absence, the Zionsville Village Residents’ Association’s tradition of putting out fresh-cut Scotch pine holidays Christmas trees in front of their homes and businesses has returned. “We had a great response this year,” said Jane Forbes, a village resident who coordinates the tree sales with Erika Singler. “I have no idea what happened last year.” For whatever reason, there where not enough ordered (less than 50) to continue the tradition in 2014. Forbes said they were shooting for an order of 50 trees to continue this year and 78 were ordered. “This is one of our biggest years if not the biggest,” Forbes said. “Each year we hope it gets bigger and bigger.” The trees were delivered Nov. 21. “I used to live in the Chicago area, and we did this where I live,” Forbes said. “So when I moved here, my aunt and I started it here. That was 10 or 11 years ago.”

Several volunteers from the Village area volunteered their time to deliver and set up 41 trees. (Submitted photo)

Residents decorate the 5- to 7-foot trees, mostly with lights. “People decorate them however they like,” Forbes said. Forbes said she is pleased the tradition is back on. “There are a lot of great people involved. It’s a fun little tradition that we started,” Forbes said. “It’s simple, and people enjoy it.”

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Boy Scouts add Christmas tree lot in Whitestown By Steven Aldrich • news@currentzionsville.com Each holiday season, Boy Scout Troop 358 of Zionsville runs a Christmas tree sale at Lions Park to raise money for holidays annual activities and gear. The sale has been so successful the troop has added a second location in Whitestown at the Municipal Complex, 6210 S. 700 E. “The troop recognizes the growth in the town of Whitestown, where many of our boys live,” said Mark Pishon, troop fundraising chair. “We wanted to give families who live in the I-65 corridor another option closer to their homes.” As long as the new location proves to be a financial success for the scouts and the town gives the OK, the troop plans to return to Whitestown next year. Trees will be available at both sites until the lots are sold out. Orders may also be made online at troop358.biz with the option to pick up a tree at either lot or select home delivery. Scouts ranging from ages 11 to 18 will man the lots and be ready to prepare and trim

trees to customer specifications. In addition to trees, the scouts also offer wreaths, sprays, LED lights, hangers and indoor decorations. Once the holidays are over, the Scouts will help recycle the trees. This service costs $15 and is available by signing up online or at the lots. “If you put your tree on your curb by 9 a.m. the first Saturday of the New Year, we will pick it up and recycle it,” Pishon said. “Most of the trees become mulch. The troop will recycle any Christmas tree regardless of where it was purchased.”

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Holiday shoppers looking to rethink the way they demonstrate their charity have another avenue to try out. Zionsville Presbyterian Church is hosting its annual holidays Alternative Christmas Market from 9:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 6. The market is attempting to raise funds for various ministries the church is involved with, according to volunteer Susie Martin. “It’s some of the mission trips in foreign countries, or various things that we help with here in Indianapolis,” Martin said. The alternative market works by allowing buyers to make a donation toward one of the various missions or ministries in place of a physical gift. This can be done in the name of another individual if desired. “What you’re trying to do, instead of buying a gift for your teacher - like another mug or something like that -- this enables you to give her a card with something inside that talks about whichever organization you’ve donated money to in his or her name,” Martin said. The Zionsville Presbyterian Church’s web-

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“We’re asking people if possible to register online,” Czajkowski said. “We’ll follow up to see who they’re shopping for so we have a Giving children the power to shop and sesense of the number of gifts needed.” lect gifts in a safe environment, the Friends of The Secret Snowflake Shop is open from 10 the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5. The Friends of will hold its second holidays annual Secret Snowthe Library is accepting donations of small gift items, holiday gift bags and flake Shop. wrapping paper. “It’s an opportunity for children to While kids are shopping, the come and shop for family members, Friends of the Library will have holifriends and caregivers,” Friends of day books and crafts for sale in the the Library President Erin Czajkowski first floor Hoffman Room. said. Czajkowski Several other holiday events for Related adults aren’t allowed in the kids will take place at the library that day. At room while children shop for gifts. Friends of 10 a.m. children can have cookies and hear a the Library volunteers will help the children story from Buddy the Elf, followed by a drop-in select their items and have them wrapped craft in the middle of the day with a holiday “in a safe place with proceeds benefiting the concert from 2 to 4 p.m. The concert, open to library,” Czajkowski said. everyone, will feature music by local groups Each gift is $3 with proceeds going toward such as the ZUMC handbell choir and ZMS’ library programming. While registration is not Strolling Strings. required, it’s encouraged.

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Diner tradition continues Commentary by Ward Degler We eat differently on vacation than at home. At home, breakfast is cereal with sliced banana, orange juice and plain talk coffee. On vacation we eat out. During our recent stay at Daytona Beach, we ate twice at the Starlight Diner, a genuine throwback to the 1930s and ’40s when these narrow aluminum and chrome eateries populated many of our eastern cities. Up front, the food is good, abundant and inexpensive. Bacon, eggs, pancakes and coffee for two for about 12 bucks, including tip. I’m told their burgers and fries are good, too, although we ate lunch and dinner elsewhere. Diners are solidly American. They look like train cars for a reason. In the 1930s an auto body designer and illustrator by the name of Roland Stickney designed the first diner after the streamlined Burlington Zephyr train. J.D. Judkins Co. of Merrimac, Mass., bought the design and started building the Zephyr Streamliner diners in 1936. They varied in length from 40 feet to 52 feet, but everything else was pretty much standard. The entrance was in the middle at the top of several steps. Booths lined the

walls on both ends, and a long counter with stools graced the other side. A juke box was usually stuffed into one corner, although at the Starlight, it is just inside the door. The music is early ’50s rock. Judkins built diners until 1942 when the nation’s steel and aluminum was diverted to the war effort. The factory never reopened, and the buildings were later demolished. One unfinished diner sat abandoned on the grounds for years. Today, only two of the original Zephyr Streamliner diners still exist: in Salem, Mass., and the Modern Diner in Pawtucket, R.I. Most are open 24 hours a day, a routine started when they catered to the late-night party crowd in one part of town, and the late shift factory workers on the other side. It’s refreshing to note diners still dot the American landscape even though the original design was manufactured for a mere six years. That’s a whole lot better than the train that inspired it. 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 may contact him at ward. degler@gmail.com.

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Artisans’ Fare kicks off holiday shopping Pottery, wooden spoons, jams, salsas, coffee, handmade cocktail napkins, trivets and many other handmade creations were part of the sixth annual Artisans’ Fare at the SullivanMunce Cultural Center. Nearly 400 people were able to begin their holiday shopping from 14 edible artisans and 10 visual artisans Nov. 21. Ticket sales and a portion of artisans’ sales benefit the SullivanMunce Cultural Center. Above, left, Barbara Vawter of Zionsville attended the museum’s preview party Nov. 20 but was eager to return the following day to make additional purchases at Abbott’s Candy with owner and candy maker Jay Noel. (Photos by Heather Lusk)

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The 1914 Thorntown High School basketball team will be honored Dec. 5. (Submitted photo)

to be able to celebrate such a great accomplishment. Any opportunity to honor history is awesome.” Event organizers are also hoping to collect donations for a series of informational signs to be placed around the town promoting the town’s basketball history and local businesses. The goal is $1,000, with the first donation being made by Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame inductee and former Thorntown player John Robbins. The Thorntown throwback game is scheduled for Dec. 5 at the Thorntown Elementary gym, 200 W. Mill St. The junior varsity game is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. and the varsity game at 3 p.m.

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Santa, crafts at WhiskerFest By Kelsy Ligon • news@currentzionsville.com You’re probably familiar with the seasonal expedition to the mall for Christmas presents. You might also take your kids each year to sit on Santa’s lap for a photo. holidayS This year, the Humane Society for Boone Co. is offering a similar experience for pets and their owners Dec. 5 at the Whitestown Municipal Complex, 6210 S. 700 E. WhiskerFest 2015 combines a craft show and a pet photo op with Santa. Susan Austin, the vice president of the Humane Society for Boone Co., said it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate pets and shop for homemade holiday gifts at the same time. “My best holiday decorations came from craft art fairs as have some of my best gifts to friends,” Austin said. The crafts will include hand-painted barn quilts, handcrafted glass designs, handmade dog collars and leads and many other items from local vendors. All pets are welcome as long as they are on a leash or in a carrier. No hooved pets are allowed inside. Pet photos are $20 for the print and digital copy. The Humane Society for Boone Co. will pro-

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vide some festive holiday antlers, collars and other apparel for pets to wear, but pets can also wear their own costumes. Children are welcome to join the photo shoots. Austin said the event is also designed to raise awareness of her organization and build community support. She also hopes to recruit more volunteers and foster families. Animals available for adoption will be on site at WhiskerFest.

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I’m rich. I really am. I have a full tank of gas and a little white car on four round, full-of-air tires (thanks to service plain talk guys who inflated them). I have groceries, and I just paid all my bills. There’s little left in my account, but I am rich. I have happy, healthy, children with happy, healthy spouses. I have happy, healthy grandchildren. We all have homes, and we have each other. We have beds to sleep in, furnaces for winter, air conditioners for summer. We are blessed. I also have the blessing of wonderful neighbors. One of them – with the help of his daughter, a tractor, and a wheelbarrow – just delivered me a pile of wood. When I say pile of wood I mean a great big, vertical pile of wood. A whole rack of wood, sawed down himself. I look at that beautiful stack of wood and all the shades of brown, charcoal and black; and what I see is warmth. In my mind, I see my fireplace and all the fires that wood will make. I see myself and people I love in front of that fireplace. I see logs unraveling rings and rings, years and years, of tree growth into red, yellow and blue

flames. Another neighbor stands ready to push the snow from my driveway. He has a new truck, and he and that truck will give me and my little white car freedom this winter. Freedom to get to the grocery, the library, the doctor, the grandchildren. Freedom to say “yes” to needs and invitations. “Yes,” I can help with the kids. “Yes,” I can get to exercise class, yoga and book club. “Yes,” I am okay. These two neighbors are trying to keep me warm and safe this winter. Another neighbor, this one across the street, added to my blessings last week with a special invitation. As a child, it was always special to be chosen to go out to dinner with the “birthday girl” and her family. I’m here to tell you it’s still special. This time the birthday girl was celebrating 80-something. She asked me along, she said, because, “I’ve shared those wonderful fires.” (There’s that wood again.) Like I said before, I am rich. Donna Monday is a Zionsville resident and columnist. She can be reached at dmonday8698@ att.net. .

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Website gives women a forum to share life experiences in a safe place By Heather Lusk • news@currentzionsville.com

One year ago, Teal Craycraft shared her plan for 2015 with a friend. “I’m not going to live in fear anymore,” she told Katie Morris. “I’m going to pursue what feels right and cover story follow my heart.” That clicked something in Morris’ brain. “I said, ‘I’ve got this idea, and it’s been eating at me,’” she said. Several years ago she conceptualized a website dedicated to women sharing their stories without judgment and fear. “It was one of those ideas that I had, then never told anyone about it because I didn’t think it could possibly be as awesome as it was in my head,” Morris said. Craycraft, a 1998 Zionsville Community High School graduate, was all in. After months of brainstorming, SpeakYourStory.org launched, inviting women to share their unfiltered experiences online in a forum without fear of comment. “There literally is not a week that goes by that we’re not bawling,” Craycraft said. “They’re so powerful.” The two attorneys knew nothing about website development and learned almost everything from scratch, working with an online publishing platform and learning to write code as needed. “We made a lot of mistakes,” Craycraft said. By mid-March with a dozen submissions, they couldn’t wait any longer. “Our goal was when we got 25 or 30 stories we would start publishing on a weekly basis and that way we would have a cache of them,” said Morris, “but we couldn’t hold it in." Stories are published on a weekly basis, with the entire campaign starting at 11 a.m. Social media and emails are sent notifying followers. Morris and Craycraft shared their own stories to launch the site. Since then authors ranging in age from 16 to 87 have contributed, Craycraft said, but the website is geared for an adult audience. “Our stories are about really sensitive topics, and there’s a lot of adult content and language,” she said. The women met after both returned to Indiana about five years ago, and both were struggling to make adult friends. “I grew up here in Zionsville, but I didn’t stay in touch with anyone,” Craycraft said. “It’s been a lifesaving relationship even before Speak Your Story started,” said Morris, who grew up in New Castle. “It’s really hard to make friends as an adult.” The theme of loneliness is one that resonates with Morris and is a thread that’s woven through some of the online stories. “If we can do anything to eliminate that for other people, that’s like my truest calling,” she said. Initially they published items as they were submitted, but soon discovered that themes were emerging.

Katie Morris, left, and Teal Craycraft launched speakyourstory.org to give women a safe place to share about tough topics. (Photo by Lisa Price)

“It’s helpful because then we can connect with organizations that are much bigger than us, like Planned Parenthood, domestic violence shelters and depression therapists,” Craycraft said. “They are also helping us.” Themes have ranged from mental health issues, domestic violence, illness and addiction. “That’s another thing that we’re passionate about,” Morris said. “We cannot go back to this time where the things we’ve fought so hard for are returned to shame and silence.” While the pair recognizes the need for a revenue stream in order to keep the website operational, they are adamant that it remain ad-free. “That’s part of the safety of the space,” Morris said. SpeakYourStory recently won the InnovateHER challenge, with a goal of identifying products and services to address the challenges faced by women and overcoming barriers in the workforce. Craycraft and Morris will compete in Washington, D.C. in March for a grand prize hosted by the SBA and Microsoft Corporation. Craycraft and Morris are also searching for a publisher for an anthology of stories and are working to launch a podcast. A successful month-long crowdfunding campaign raised $10,000

to pay for the podcast and publishing. The podcast should air by the end of the year, followed by an Indy Fringe event in February. “One of our big dreams is putting on our own event at Indy Fringe,” Morris said, “a night of storytelling that’s done professionally.” Last summer Indy Fringe allowed Morris and Craycraft to share the story of their website prior to performances that focused on women’s stories. An executive director of Planned Parenthood saw them before one of the performances and sent their information to a partner organization, which led to the opportunity to be on a panel of speakers at the annual conference of Civil Liberties and Public Policy. “We’re basically on this panel with people that…” Craycraft said. “…we’ve idolized,” finished Morris. The panel is scheduled for April, more than one year after their website launched. “We’re going to reach an audience of people that we couldn’t have imagined six months ago,” Craycraft said. “There are so many ways you can tell stories,” Morris said. “It can be your art, it can be told live, in a podcast, there’s so many things you can do with this.”

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Dems go after ‘4 more years’

Some thoughts while still in recovery mode from overdoses of turkey and football: • A reader writes: “Are you going to summarize/critique the Democrat debates as you did with the Republicans? Probably not. Current is not the publication to help an electorate make an unbiased informed decision.” Actually, we lost track of the first Democrat debate after it was decided that everything sounded like “four more years of Obama.” The rhetoric on that side of the aisle is as troubling as that of the Republicans. Third party, please? • The wailing and gnashing of teeth you hear is that of the GOP leadership, which also has to be shaking in its collective boots, what with Donald Trump (R-Billions) a clear favorite in New Hampshire. Trump, who is so far ahead at this writing, even draws support from lower-income white Democrats and liberal independents, all of which seem to have been reeled in by his pointed remarks on trade and immigration. • Just to our east, over in Piketon, Ohio, there is a soon-to-be-shuttered uranium enrichment plant. Anxiety is heightening around the globe, and the Iran nuclear agreement allows for 6,000 uraniumenrichment centrifuges, but the Obama administration is cutting off weapons capabilities? U.S. Rep Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) and Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) agree wholeheartedly that the move is a threat to our national security - to speak nothing of the ability to fuel our aircraft carriers and submarines. The Department of Energy needs to be thoroughly evaluated, and the leadership needs to be swept out. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

BELIEVE IT ! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Rhode Island cap guns are illegal. Source: dumblaws.com

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Leading the way

Commentary by Terry Anker

Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi was once quoted as saying, “There goes my people. I must follow them, for I am their leader.” Does he have it right? Can we lead from behind? Many, perhaps even most, believe that leaders, elected and otherwise, should be out-in-front showing us, the unwashed plebian masses the road to enlightenment and redemption. In the 1970s film, “The Poseidon Adventure,” a decaying cruise ship taking its final voyage, before being sent to the scrapyards, is hit by a rogue wave and capsized. As the surviving passengers scramble to find their way to the bottom of the boat (which is now the top), they cleave into two separate groups – one led by a cop portrayed by Ernest Borgnine and the other led by a Reverend in the form of Gene Hackman. Along the way, there is much drama, explosion and crisis. But the patterns of leadership are clearly cut. At one critical juncture, the aging Hollywood actress Shelly Winters, as Belle

Rosen, a one-time Olympian, decides to dive in and swim through the oily and jagged debris inside the sinking ship to rescue another member of their group. Her husband Manny knew she would not likely survive the attempt and begged her not. Each showed leadership: one passively, others by getting out front and taking charge, and finally, another through extreme personal sacrifice. So which has a lock on the best way to lead? Is it possible they are they all right? Can someone be Gandhi in one circumstance and then drag his fellow passengers through a fiery, watery abyss the next? Do “the people” lead the leaders or do the leaders lead the people? Perhaps, it is the intention of the leader and the need of the people that should lead the way. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

Q U O TE  O F THE WEEK The best thing about tomorrow is that it comes one day at a time.

– Abraham Lincoln

I received an interesting email yesterday from a reader who doesn’t want to read my work but feels compelled to humor do so every week. (Apparently, I’m a sucky writer, and he likes to check for any improvement.) He stated my columns resemble a sixth-grader’s diary entries and asked why my editors categorize “such drivel” as “commentary.” So here is my bi-annual disclosure column. Enjoy! Or don’t. Whatevs. Let’s address the issues in reverse order, shall we? First up, my classification. Because I generally “comment” on my daughters’ inherent desires to see me on blood pressure meds, my columns are labeled “commentary.” Even when I discuss the obscene amount of time I spend driving the same 10 miles back and forth to dance, tae kwon do and color guard, I’m technically still “commenting.” I rarely address politics, religion or world affairs because I can only focus on so many things at once, and keeping my children alive and off Xbox demands my full attention these days. It’s called a commentary on life, sir. Deal with it. As for the diary-like style I typically employ, I fail to see the problem. The best way to communicate with people is face to face, through something called “talking,” and since I can’t actually meet with my millions (sorry, millions minus one) of fans in person, I find that writing like I speak is the next best thing. In actuality, my weekly column is a journal entry. But instead of “Dear Diary,” it’s “Dear Fellow Suburban Hunting Widow” or, in this case, “Dear Grumpy Reader!” This leads me to the last concern, the accusation that my work isn’t quite up to Pulitzer standards. Fair enough. I have no degree in journalism or in creative writing, and as stated above, I write like I speak, grammar and spelling be damned. What you call drivel though, I call “relatability.” It’s why most Hoosiers like me. I’m not here to change the world, just to relay observations on surviving middle age and defending against teenage body odor. That was fun! Let’s do it again in June. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel. com.

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Enjoying a little Guinness Commentary by Dick Wolfsie What’s the longest known chest hair? The heaviest pumpkin on record? Or the longest time a person ever whistled? humor See a list of these superlatives by reading the newest edition of the Guinness World Records Book. I skimmed the entire 250 pages in three minutes, 6.8 seconds, which I am told gets me in the next edition. Here are some actual categories along with a few snide asides by me… The unluckiest man in the world is Ray Sullivan, who survived seven separate lightning strikes. Ray says he won’t buy a lottery ticket because he doesn’t like his chances. Ben Pridmore of the UK memorized 884 playing cards in a row. He actually set the record two years ago but wasn’t in last year’s edition because he forgot to mail in his entry fee. Roger Squires of England has compiled nearly 80,000 crossword puzzles in 50 years. Asked why he developed this passion, Squires said, “Not a clue.” Devandra Suthar of India has 14 fingers, evenly divided between his right and left hands. Devandra is a carpenter by trade, but

he must not be very good at it because he used to have 16 fingers. The oldest divorce in history was between two people in England, both over 90 years old. Said the unhappy couple, “We were waiting for the kids to die.” The heaviest thing ever pulled by a woman in high heels? Lia Grimanis of Canada lugged a 14,000-pound truck across a football field. Second place goes to Rosie Frobisher of Peoria who hauled her fat, drunk husband out of a Hooters restaurant. The oldest living parrot is Cookie, who is 80 years old and lives at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. She’s very sensitive about her age, and when asked about it, she says she’s not talking. The shortest bull in the world is named Chegs and he lives in Ramona, Calif. The longest bull in the world was a 40-minute speech that Donald Trump gave in Des Moines, Iowa. (Read Dick’s complete list at www.currentinwestfield.com)

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The second time around as Sugar Plum Fairy will be even sweeter for Olivia Behrmann in the Indiana Ballet ConChristmas servatory’s production of “The Nutcracker.” The thing that makes it more special is this time she gets to dance with Lasha Khozashvili, an acclaimed dancer with the Boston Ballet. “I’m excited,” said Behrmann, who said she should get three or four days before the shows to prepare with Khozashvili. The IBC will have six performances from Dec. 10-13 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Behrmann, a 17-year-old from Indianapolis, who takes high school classes online so she has time for her ballet, said she should benefit from her return role as Sugar Plum Fairy. “Now I know what to expect,” said Behrman, who danced with a fellow IBC student last year. “I can watch my performance and know what I should fix or work on.” Khozashvili will be dancing in the role of the Prince, alongside three IBC Professional Training Program students in the dual role of Princess Masha and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Along with Behrmann, Julia Rust and Rachel Schultz will play the dual role and dance with Khozaskvili. IBC founding artistic director Aloyona Yakovleva-Randall said it’s a great opportunity for Behrmann and other girls to dance with Khozaskvili. “She is going to dance with one of the most talented male dancers in the world, according to Dance Magazine,” Yakovelva-Randall said. “He’s the principal dancer with Boston Ballet.

IBC contemporary choreographer and instructor Sergey Sergiev as Herr Drosselmeier and Connor Hamilton as Masha dance in “The Nutcracker” in 2014.

To get that experience with a dancer like that, it’s another level of education.” This will be Khozashvili’s fifth appearance in IBC’s sixth annual production of “The Nutcracker.” “He really enjoys this production,” Yakovleva-Randall said. “He trusts us.” Last year was the first time Khozashvili danced with one of the IBC students. “Before he danced with a professional guest dancer,” Yakovleva-Randall said. Yakovleva-Randall based this on the 1934 choreography of Vasily Vainonen. Yakovleva-Randall said this is the closest to the original version that debuted in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1892. “They (cast members) love it. It’s very

sweet,” Yakovleva-Randall said. “It’s about a girl who has a really good heart. She opens her heart to a little, ugly Nutcracker doll because no one wants to play with it but her. Because of her kindness, the Nutcracker becomes a handsome prince. He invites her to his world where everything is sweet and where all children’s dreams come true. It’s a story of being kind to each other. It’s because of who you are miracles are going to happen. It’s a great tradition of Christmas. “I love to see the progression to see the evolution of the students in the roles (through the years). They develop as professional dancers.” Wilmara Manuel, IBC interim executive direc-

Olivia Behrmann, performing as the Waltz Soloist in “The Nutcracker,” in 2014. Behrmann, a senior student at IBC, will be performing for the second time as the Sugar Plum Fairy this year alongside Lasha Khozashvili as the Prince. (Submitted photos)

Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s “The Nutcracker.” When: Dec. 10-13. Where: Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. Performances: 7 p.m. Dec. 10-11, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 12-13. Tickets: Prices range from $20 to $30. Visit IndianaBalletConservatory.com.

tor, said families love the traditional version. “It’s an opportunity to see a full-scaled original version with full costumes and different backdrops,” Manuel said. “There are a lot of amazing props including a live Goldendoodle who is part of the show.”

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Stuff a Stocking in Brown County — From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 5, children will have the opportunity to follow a map to over 25 local Brown Co. merchants gathering treats, ornaments, toys and more to stuff their Christmas stockings. All proceeds will benefit the Brown County Community Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Brown County area. Tickets for this event can be purchased online in advance at browncountygives.org or at the Brown Co. Community Foundation office and the Brown Co. Visitors Center the day of the event. Only 300 Stuff a Stocking tickets will be sold.

HCAA exhibits – The Hamilton Co. Artists’ Association is hosting its exhibit displaying 14 local artists. The exhibit is at Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. The exhibit runs until Jan. 10. Also on display now is the Holiday Miniatures Show, in partnership with the Museum of Minature Houses, at The Birdie Gallery at 195 S. 5th St. in Noblesville. The show includes a diverse collection of small artwork and items for holiday gifting and a display of miniature worlds.

Gingerbread Village at Conner Prairie – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, until Jan. 3, $8/adults and youth, ages 2-12. Free for members and youth under age 2. See a variety of gingerbread creations made by both amateurs and professionals. Expand your gingerbread-making talents by enrolling in Gingerbread Making 101, Nov. 12. Enter your own gingerbread house for a chance to win great prizes (entry deadline is 5 p.m. Nov. 13). For more, visit connerprairie.org.

Santa at Clay Terrace – Santa is at Clay Terrace for the holiday season from now until Dec. 24. He is located in his special house in front of Dick’s Sporting Goods. For hours and more, visit clayterrace.com.

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Gregory Hancock’s modern interpretation of “The Nutcracker,” will be on stage Dec. 4-6. (Submitted photo by Lydia Moody)

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Classic gives way to contemporary as guests from ages 4 to 84 attend the third annual Nutcracker Tea Party prior dance to a matinee performance of Gregory Hancock Theatre’s modern interpretation of “The Nutcracker.” Founded by Carmel’s Joanie Zigmond, the tea party harkens back to its roots of Victorian England. Guests enjoy a luncheon of English tea (or lemonade, if the youngsters prefer it), finger sandwiches, fresh fruit and vegetables and an assortment of sweets – complete with china tea cups, although patrons are welcome to bring their own favorite cup. It’s hard to say who enjoys the event more, the youngsters or the adults. “I’d say it is equal,” said Zigmond, who initially hosted the party in her house as a way to encourage family and friends to see Hancock’s production. “We have some ladies who wear tiaras, and this year one lady purchased five tables for her girlfriends.’’

Following the tea, guests are treated to a contemporary performance of the classic tale of “The Nutcracker.” In Hancock’s modern version, the lead character, Klara, is portrayed as an orphan girl who discovers the true meaning of the season through the giving spirit of a homeless man. Area dance students and dancers of G2, Hancock’s pre-professional company, will give four performances, Dec. 4-6 at the Pike Performing Arts Center. The tea party is sold out but tickets remain for the dance performances.

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Christmas High Tea • Book your Christmas High Tea at Tina’s Traditional Old English Kitchen for a special holiday treat, similar to the other High Tea events at Tina’s but with a Christmas flair. • Dec. 2-31. Available daily. • Tina’s Traditional Old English Kitchen: 30 N. Range Line Rd., Carmel • Reservations per table are required • 565-9716 • tinastraditional.com

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K-Love Christmas Tour • Celebrate the Christmas season with some of your favorite Christian artists including Tenth Avenue North, Natalie Grant, Sidewalk Prophets and Danny Gokey during the fourth annual K-Love Christmas Tour. The partnership the program has with Feed the Children will support kids and families with necessities during this holiday season. • Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. • Murat Threatre at Old National Centre: 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis • klove.com

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Gingerbread Village at Conner Prairie • Come and see a variety of gingerbread creations made by people of all skill levels. Children are welcomed to this family-friendly events as everyone can enjoy the smell of gingerbread and admire the beauty and creativity of the displays. • Dec. 3-Jan. 3, Thurs.-Sun. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Closed Dec. 24 & 25, and Jan. 1) • Conner Prairie Interactive History Park: 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • 776-6000 • connerprairie.org

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Nutcracker Ballet at NHS • “The Nutcracker,” presented by the White River Ballet, is a holiday fa-

vorite which combines with the grace and beauty of ballet for a stunning production. Enjoy special guest artists Stuart Coleman and Oybek Tashpulatoy as well as the rest of the dancers as they bring their talents to the stage. • Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. • Noblesville High School: 18111 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville • $10 per ticket, available at door • 804-5753 • thedancinplace.net ‘Twas the Night before Christmas • Join the wild adventures of a comical trio composed of a mouse, an elf,\ and a spirited young girl. It is a Christmas journey of scheming, risking and holiday-spirited fun as depicted by the Carmel Community Players. • Dec. 4-20 at varying times • Carmel Community Playhouse: 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel • 815-9387 • carmelplayers.org Frost Fest • This new winter celebration couples favorite holiday opportunities to celebrate the wonders of the season. Enjoy free activities for those of all ages, including the traditional lighting of the holiday tree, ice carving demonstrations, an ice sculpture photo booth, petting zoo and Frosty’s Fun Zone. Light refreshments and live music will be available. • Dec. 4 from 6-8 p.m. • Nickel Plate District: Downtown Fishers • 595-3150 American Heritage Chocolate • Take a moment to relax and enjoy some chocolate during the chaotic holiday season. Information on the history of chocolate will be presented as participants grind beans on a traditional metate and grate brick chocolate and spices. Keep warm by

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the fire as you create desserts such as chocolate puffs and cracknels, and enjoy some of the creations afterwards! • Dec. 5 from 2-4 p.m. • Conner Prairie Interactive History Park: 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • 776-6000 • connerprairie.org Festival of Trees and Holiday Author Fair • The Indiana Historical Society’s annual Holiday Author Fair allows guests to find perfect gifts and complete their holiday shopping while gaining admission to all exhibitions at the Eugene and Marylin Glick Indiana History Center. More than 70 authors will be present to sign books during the afternoon. However, visitors may come early or stay later and enjoy the Festival of Trees. The display features 50 elaborately decorated trees of a variety of themes. • Holiday Author Fair Dec. 5 from noon-4 p.m., and the Festival of Trees from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tues.-Sat. • Indiana History Center: 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis • Free • 232-1882 PB&J: The Melchior Marionettes • Join the Center for the Performing Arts and the Melchior Marionettes for a colorful, entertaining cabaret of hand crafted marionettes. The group has been traveling and performing since 1952 in various countries all over the world. They are now in their second and third generation of talented performers. • Dec. 5 at 10:30 a.m. • The Center for the Performing Arts: The Center for the Performing Arts, at the Palladium: 355 City Center Dr., Carmel • 843-3800 • thecenterpresents.org

Caring Santa • This is a unique opportunity for children with special needs to visit with Santa in a calm, soothing environment. Those wishing to avoid the chaos and noise of a traditional visit with Santa are welcome to RSVP for the event. • Dec. 6 from 9:30-11 a.m. • Hamilton Town Center: 13901 Town Center Blvd., Noblesville • Free with registration • 770-5996

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ZCHS show choirs’ Carol of Homes set for Dec. 5 By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Holiday Home Tour visitors in Zionsville get a special treat as they will be serenaded by the Zionsville Community High music School show choirs. The fourth annual Carol of Homes Holiday Home Tour, which is organized by the show choirs parents group, is set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 5. There will be a tour of six decorated homes. The proceeds benefit the show choirs as they prepare for competition season. ZCHS show choir members pay $900 to participate. “It actually costs $1,400 to participate,” said Erin Leonard, who is co-chair with Lorene Wright. “Even though it’s expensive to be in show choir, we take pride in that we try to keep our costs from going up year to year to the students.” Leonard said all the homes are decorated to the home owners’ own style. “We have different student groups who sing in each home during that day,” Leonard said. “They’ll see different ensemble groups, anywhere from a soloist to four or five kids. They’ll be singing their favorite holiday songs as people tour the house.” There will be homemade cookies at each

Christina Barnes sings inside a Zionsville home during a previous year’s Carol of Homes. (Photo by Syndii McCreary)

house. The Choralaires, an all-female group, and Royalaires, a mixed choral group, will be the performers. The Instrumental Combo and Backstage Crew will also participate. As a way of giving back to the merchants, two groups of students will carol in downtown Zionsville from 10 a.m. to noon. Leonard said only one show choir member’s home has been on the tour in the four years. “Everybody in the community has stepped up in various ways,” Leonard said. Margaret Harvey volunteered her house for the home tour after being a guest last year. Harvey is president of the Indianapolis-based Chamberlain College of Nursing, which agreed

to be a gold sponsor. Bright House Networks is a silver sponsor. Century 21 Scheetz Reality, 136 E. Sycamore St., is providing a warming center, where will there will be cookies, hot chocolate and chance to warm your hands by outdoor fire pit. Century 21 Scheetz also is working with show choirs to collect hats, gloves scarfs and mittens drive to donate for The Caring Center in Lebanon. Advance tickets are available at Akard’s Hardware or from ZCHS show choir students. Tickets are $20 per person. Tickets are available on tour day at Century 21 Scheetz, Akard’s Hardware or any of the tour homes. For more, visit zchoirs.com

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Time to write down your thoughts By Joe Drozda and Bob Bley Mark Twain said, “Never put off till tomorrow what may be done the day after tomorrow just as well.” We say you’ll forget things the longer you procrastinate about writing them down. So after the last bratwurst is slathered in mustard and the last buffalo wing is enjoyed, it’s time for reflection on the season with its successes, failures and obvious places to make improvements. If you haven’t kept a notebook as the season went along, today is a good day to try to remember things from this season. Here is a simple check list: • What items of equipment do you need for next year? Remember tailgating/camping equipment goes on sale this time of year. • What equipment that you have needs repair or replacement? • What recipes were successful this year and what were not? • What was the worst tailgating experience this season, and what was the best? Why? • Be honest and ask yourself, “What internal promises have I made to myself this season?” Since you and your companions/family will be out shopping for Christmas and those needed tailgate items while they are on sale, you may want to prepare some old favorite Christmas treat recipes to enjoy on your shopping quest. If you like these treats you can make some more as gifts for times closer to Christmas Eve. Easy Fudge Recipe Ingredients: • 4 cups miniature marshmallows • 2/3 cup evaporated milk • 1/4 cup butter or margarine

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Every year my boy’s elementary school in California hosted a carnival with rides, talent shows, and among other things a famous chili contest. For three consecutive years, the same family took home the trophy for the “Tastiest Ever” chili! The recipe was classified as “TOP SECRET.” My mission became to recreate this tasty meal as close as the winning family’s! Over the years I’ve tried many different recipes and variations. My toughest critiques, my boys and husband officially awarded a medal to this dish! Note: Serve warm chili with plain rice with a spoon of sour cream or pile it on tortilla chips and sprinkle with shredded cheese or with cornbread. Prep/cook time: about 45 minutes Serves: 8 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 green bell pepper, large diced, 1 red bell pepper, large diced, 1/2 red onion, large diced, 2 cloves of garlic, minced, 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 3 tablespoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional), 2 table-

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Local shops fill Hallmark void By Heather Lusk • news@currentzionsville.com This summer two local Hallmark stores closed their doors, leaving a void for many consumers who relied upon these shops for greeting cards, wrapping retailers paper and novelties. The Wooden Key Hallmarks in Boone Village and on Michigan Road were among 22 other stores that closed in Illinois and Indiana under the same franchise owner. With the holiday season in full swing, Zionsville residents may wonder how to fill the void of holiday cards and decorations. Beyond mass retailers, many small businesses in the Village offer unique options. Ganache, known for its handmade truffles, also has the largest selection of greeting cards in the Village. The Pine Street shop has a selection of individual cards for upcoming holidays and packs of Christmas cards as well as placemats and napkins. Delaney’s Shoppe on Main Street has an entire room devoted to the holidays. They have a wide selection of cards, ornaments and holiday decorations.

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Paper plates and napkins are available at Butler’s Pantry as well as candles, other holiday decorations and handmade card. At Art IN Hand, handmade packs of cards are sold. Both Black Dog Books and fivethirty resale also have a small selection of greeting cards. Fivethirty resale also sells a small collection of vintage wrapping papers.

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average year-to-date sale price for the county declined 3.7 percent to $271,276. In Zionsville, the average year-to-date home sale price dropped 4 percent compared to this time last year, decreasing to $373,188. Inventory moved at a slower pace in Zionsville in October 2015 compared to October 2014. Overall, homes sold in 93 days – 19 days slower than this time last year. Jim Litten is the president of F.C. Tucker Company. Comment on this article by e-mailing to editorial@youarecurrent.com.

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options are endless, however they do have a tendency to chip. Granite composite sinks are gaining popularity, as they do not show hard water spots like stainless. They are made of granite particles and resist chipping, though some regular maintenance similar to countertops is required. The Kohler Prolific sink is just one of many modern options to incorporate Whether you into your kitchen. (Submitted photo) know what you want or not, visit our showroom at 1000 Third stuck with later if your tastes change often. Ave. SW, Carmel, to talk with our staff who In addition to the size and style, you will can talk you through all your options. need to consider materials in your sink decision. Stainless steel is still a classic choice David Decker is president of the because it cleans easily, is very durable, and Affordable Companies, which goes well with most appliances and cabinets. include Affordable Kitchens and If you do not have a water softener you may Bathrooms and now Affordable Custom Flooring. They are based have to battle with hard water stains but these in Carmel (575-9540, www.thecan usually be tackled with regular cleaning. affordablecompanies.com). E-mail Porcelain is also an option in materials and is home improvement questions to david.decker@thea great choice for people who love color. The affordablecompanies.com.

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A section of a 2,000-year-old wall is the world’s holiest place for many Jews. In 19 B.C., Judea’s King Herod travel began building a trapezoidalshaped retaining wall around the plateau on which Jerusalem’s Second Temple stood. Workers filled in the voids, creating a 37-acre paved platform. Herod expanded the temple located near the western wall of this “Temple Mount.” Each Yom Kippur, the High Priest entered the Temple’s Holy of Holies, experiencing the presence of God. In 70 A.D., during the First Jewish Revolt, Roman soldiers demolished Herod’s Temple. Rabbis advised Jews to shun the Temple Mount to avoid inadvertently encountering the area of the Holy of Holies, so they began praying at the “Western Wall” below. After the Second Jewish Revolt in 135, the Roman Empire banned Jews from Jerusalem. In about 325, Emperor Constantine allowed Jews to lament the loss of their Temple once each year at the Western Wall, which Christian residents disparagingly called the Jews’ “Wailing Wall.” In 1560, Ottoman Emperor Suleiman allowed Jews to pray at a section of the Western Wall near houses in the Moroccan Quarter.

Question: I need some help here: I see the words “cache” and “cachet” more and more often, and I grammar guy want to make sure I’m using them correctly. Are they interchangeable? Answer: If there’s a recurring theme in these columns, it’s that words that came to us from French often trip us up. That’s certainly the case here. Let’s see what we can do. “Cache” is the more likely of the two words for you to be familiar with. It means a “collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place” – or sometimes just the hiding place itself. It’s also used in computing to refer to a temporary storage space, like your browser cache. Speaking of which … never hurts to clear that out, folks. “Cachet” you don’t see as much – or at least I don’t. It means a “distinguishing mark

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In the 1948 war following Israel’s independence, Jordan captured East Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount, and barred Jews from the Western Wall. In 1967, Israel gained control of East Jerusalem and razed the Moroccan Quarter, creating a plaza along a section of the Western Wall. A screen now divides the plaza so men and women can pray separately, many by inserting slips of paper between the wall’s massive blocks. How even God can resolve these conflicting claims is not clear. Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville. com.

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or seal,” like the kind you might find on an official correspondence. However, these days it’s used more figuratively to mean “the state of being respected or admired; prestige.” For example: Julia would like to make some changes around the office, but she doesn’t have the cachet to accomplish it. “Cash” is a homophone of “cache.” It makes the world go round and may or may not lead to happiness and/ or all evil. The jury’s out on that one. You could have a cache of cash, I suppose, but your money’s probably better off in a mutual fund. Then again, I’m a grammar columnist – I wouldn’t look to me for investment advice. Do clear out your browser cache, though. You’ll thank me for it.

If there’s a recurring theme in these columns, it’s that words that came to us from French often trip us up. That’s certainly the case here.

Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for Current Publishing. To ask Jordan a grammar question, write him at rjfische@gmail.com.

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Experts delivering before, during and after your delivery. Indiana University Health North Hospital not only provides an exceptional care team, we make sure your birthing experience is the one you always imagined. Expert doctors and the comforts of home. That’s what you can expect from IU Health North Hospital. Each of our services is designed to make sure your pregnancy is as comfortable as it is memorable. And should you need a higher level of care, you can be confident that Level III NICU care with private rooms is available at Riley at IU Health North—staffed around the clock by Riley neonatologists and some of the best pediatric physicians in the state. As you can see, your peace of mind means everything to us. Because you deserve it, we deliver it.

Discover the strength at iuhealth.org/northmaternity or arrange an on-site tour by calling the childbirth educator at 317.688.2465