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Our November cover story subject is Zionsville resident Julie-Anne Bignal. After obtaining a degree from Indiana University in fashion, Julie-Anne has chosen to launch her own women’s clothing line here in Zionsville. Julie-Anne is a millennial with big dreams of making her line of clothes a success. Writer // Janelle Morrison Photographer // JJ Kaplan

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Siro’s Chic Boutique is celebrating three years of bringing its upscale women’s couture fashion to the local area. Siro Derrer-Brooks is an award-winning wardrobe designer and owner of the boutique that is located in the heart of downtown Zionsville, on the historic Main Street.

errer-Brooks was a personal shopper and stylist for Jacobson’s and Nordstrom’s department stores for several years prior to opening her own boutique. She won multiple awards over the years for her work as a personal stylist and for her hard work ethic. Originally from Finland, Derrer-Brooks inherited her impeccable fashion sense from her mother, who wore designer couture, such as Chanel and other popular European designers. Her family moved to the U.S., where Derrer-Brooks married and had three sons. She began her career as

a personal stylist and shopper at Jacobson’s when her boys were in college. “My favorite store was Jacobson’s,” she said. “They interviewed me and hired me on the spot. They wanted to put me in the designer department but I told them that I didn’t know anything about selling designer clothing. I bought it, and my mother wore it while I was growing up, but that was the extent of my knowledge. They put me downstairs in accessories. I was there only a couple of months before they moved me upstairs to women’s petites.” On her own initiative, she began her own personal shop-

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per service for her customers. She quickly rose to one of the store’s top sales associates and eventually earned every award possible at Jacobson’s. The store closed in 2002. Nordstrom’s contacted her immediately and hired her shortly after. During these years, Derrer-Brooks would become the top woman sales associate while growing her personal shopping cliental, and would overcome the sudden passing of her first husband, Gary. She poured herself into her career and became a full-time personal stylist, earning the coveted “Customer Service” award, the highest award in the Nordstrom organization, several times throughout her career. The president of Nordstrom, Bruce Nordstrom, personally granted her permission to make customer appointments in their store in Chicago and later in Cincinnati, allowing her to grow her clientele and their sales figures. Derrer-Brooks married her current husband, Richard, and decided that it was time for her to realize her lifelong dream of owning her own couture boutique. “I love to sell women’s couture clothing and Zionsville is the ideal place

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for my boutique,” she expressed. “I have always had a passion for clothes. In fact, I made my first dress when I was five years old and won a competition with it. I opened Siro’s Chic Boutique at our temporary location on Cedar Street, while waiting for the major remodeling to be completed at our current location on Main Street. Zionsville is so beautiful and many of my clients from Nordstrom’s live in or around the area so it was natural to make it the new home of Siro’s Chic Boutique. I learned after retiring from Nordstrom’s that my pictures are still hanging there and they even created a personal shopper program that was modeled after my success. I am very happy to be celebrating three years of owning my own boutique and to be a part of such a unique and wonderful town. I love working with our customers and providing affordable, wearable, and unique lines for them. Whether it is work

apparel, every day or special occasion, we have lines that can accommodate their needs. I love to wardrobe our customers and accessorize them, completing their entire outfit.” Siro’s Chic Boutique caters to women in their late 20s to mid-50s and offers an incredible selection of apparel

ranging from petite to plus sizes. Its portfolio of designers includes Frank Lyman, who is renowned for his philosophy that women’s clothing should represent a confident woman who is a little bit rebellious and wants to be unique, but is charming and audacious at the same time. His evening apparel is simply stunning and offers flattering styles for all women. Another featured designer is Scapa by Lauren Perre. Siro’s is the only boutique in the Midwest to carry this gorgeous line. It is wildly popular on the east and west coasts. A popular and affordable designer is Leo and Sage, a modern collection of youthful and every day apparel. Other designers such as Tara Vao, Joan Vass, and so many more are available at Siro’s Chic Boutique. Private appointments with Derrer-Brooks are also available upon request. For more information and boutique hours visit, www.siroschicboutique.com.

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Celebrating expansion and community values Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photos // JJ Kaplan

Centier Bank, Indiana’s largest privately owned family bank, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest branch on Ford Road in Zionsville and a Whitestown branch in September. Bank president Michael Schrage announced plans at the ceremony for the fourth-generation, family-owned company to open more locations in the near future. The company currently owns 54 other branches spanning across 11 Indiana counties.

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e are planning an opening in downtown South Bend [and hope] to be part of the resurgence of that downtown community. We will also have an opening in Granger and in East Lafayette. We are hopeful that we will open our Noblesville and Fishers locations in the later part of the 2017 calendar year,” he said. Centier tries to differentiate itself by its servant leadership in the community, Schrage said. “We differentiate ourselves by the personalities of our respective institutions. We attract people who value

their communities and who want to have the personalized relationship that Centier provides. “Our culture at Centier is one of servant leadership. We try to live it and model it every day. We’re here to serve every person in the community. It doesn’t matter if it’s a young child coming in with $.05 to deposit into their account or a customer with $5 million. We treat everyone the same,” Schrage said. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Schrage presented the local Boys and Girls Club of Zionsville with a $500 check to demonstrate their partnership with the community. BGCZ East

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Club’s Unit Director Glenn Sanford accepted Centier’s $500 donation. “It means a lot to have the support from an organization like Centier,” Sanford said. “Centier is very supportive of our community and can do a lot in the way of their charity support, so we’re very honored that they chose the Boys and Girls Club of Zionsville as their charity partner.” Zionsville Town Council member Bryan Traylor, a Centier senior vice president, played an important part in bringing the bank to his hometown. Zionsville Branch Manager, Brad Duncan, expressed his excitement about the opening of the branch in his hometown. “This

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customers on their specific needs and how we can help. We want to create the environment where people feel that we are here to be a sounding board and provide the right solutions. Susana Duarte de Suarez, president of the Zionsville Town Council, weighed in on the benefits of having an Indiana based, family-owned business in town. “Centier is obviously a family business, and that fact really fits well into the dynamic of our community as well as our values,” she emphasized. “We truly believe in our family values and in our local businesses. For the mayor, the town council, and the local chamber, it’s not just about bringing in businesses; it’s the kind of businesses and the diversity of businesses that is key to the health and success of our community.” For information about Centier Bank’s products, services, and local hours of operation, visit www.centier.com.

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It isn’t uncommon for children to develop a bacterial infection, such as streptococcus, or abnormal for them to have occasional mood swings or tantrums. But significant behavioral outbursts, such as tics, anxiety, and depression, may be reason to consult with a physician and rule out disorders such as PANS or PANDAS.

ANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) was first described by Dr. Susan Swedo in her study, “P.A.N.D.A.S.: Clinical Description of the First 50 Cases” in 1998. PANDAS occurs when strep triggers a misdirected immune response results in inflammation on a child’s brain. In turn, the child quickly begins to exhibit life changing symptoms such as OCD, anxiety, tics, personality changes, decline in math and handwriting abilities, sensory sensitivities, restrictive eating, and more. Some children’s symptoms are so debilitating that they become near catatonic and unable to function at school. Becoming homebound creates many challenges for the parents and family of the child. PANDAS Network estimates that PANS/ PANDAS affects as many as one in 200 children. When strep cannot be linked to the onset of symptoms, parents should look into the possibility of PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndromes). PANDAS children may have

moderate to dramatic improvements with antibiotics within a week of treatment although further interventions may be required. While the solution for the entire syndrome is still debated, many parents and doctors report improvements through prolonged antibiotics (two months to one year) and/or IVIG (intravenous immunoglobulin) treatment or plasmapheresis. Matt and Rebekah Koch of Zionsville understand these challenges all too well, as their daughter, Elizabeth (9), was diagnosed less than a year ago with PANS. She exhibited a myriad of symptoms that went undiagnosed for several months, and would later be attributed to the disorder. Her symptoms raised many questions and fear of the unknown for her parents. Her diagnosis answered many questions and alleviated some anxiety, but also raised new questions regarding her treatment. Would they regain their bright and lively child who had lost her handwriting abilities, the ability to compute basic math and was quickly regressing into a “shell of herself”?

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“There are clear cut signs, and we want to help parents to understand those signs,” Rebekah Koch stressed. “If your child is ‘your’ child one day, and then is a completely different child the next, you have to take it upon yourself to discover why.” After receiving antibiotics for what was perceived to be a textbook case of strep, the Kochs began to notice severe changes in their daughter. They soon realized that they needed to quickly find the cause behind their daughter’s regressive behavior and physical functions. “We’ve had a relationship with our pediatrician for years, and PANS wasn’t the most obvious diagnosis for him,” Koch said. “We had to seek out the specialists and experts. We went six months before we found someone who could recognize, diagnose, and start treatment for Elizabeth. We were fortunate because there are some families who have gone years and watched as their child mentally disappeared. She continued, “Children who get immediate treatment in other states, where the awareness is at a higher level, have gotten well and recovered. Their lives have gone on. If parents and physicians recognize it and begin treatment early on, then it’s like a cold and the child can recover rather quickly. Koch said that they started Elizabeth’s treatment in Chicago, but recently found a qualified local physician to treat their daughter. “Of course, it takes insurance to treat. Some families, particularly in Indiana, are struggling The awareness here is so minimal,” she said. “There is certainly not the type of insurance coverage that states like Illinois have made available by law. Legislators in Illinois have passed two bills to provide insurance coverage for families dealing with PANS/PANDAS. The awareness there is far more advanced than it is here in our state,” she said. Elizabeth continues her treatments and is in the fourth grade. But she is homebound and unable to attend school. “Now that we’ve identified the issue, the goal is to kill the infection, but the problem is that we have to identify the

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infection trigger. Most kids with PANS have compromised immune systems and show several active infections going on simultaneously. It is important to keep Elizabeth from being exposed to bacterial infections, which is hard because we have other children in our family and we can’t keep her in a bubble.” The next step for the Koch family is to advocate and create awareness and connect families with qualified providers who can treat the disorders, educate other physicians, and provide other necessary services. They received a proclamation from Governor Pence for PANS/PANDAS Awareness on October 9, which Elizabeth proudly attended. That led them to think

about what they could do to boost the awareness even further. The Kochs took an idea spawned by their daughter, Elizabeth, to host an event where locals could learn more about what they were going through and how they could assist others. They hosted a family-friendly “Pedal for PANS/PANDAS” last month in Zionsville. More than 60 attendees came out to support the cause, including Chief Robert Knox of the Zionsville Police Department. ZPD’s Sergeant Adrian Martin and his wife, Nicole, have a child with PANDAS, and Nicole and Rebekah met through an online support group prior to meeting in person at the event. Koch said, “It was like an instant connection with someone who knows what your family is going through and the challenges that your child is facing. You can read books and explain it to people but you just don’t know unless you live it.” Rebekah’s husband, Matt, expressed his gratitude to all those who came out,

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shared the event on social media, as well as to local businesses that posted their event fliers. “I am very pleased with the turnout and the coming together of the community, our friends and family,” Rebekah’s husband, Matt, said. He thanked all of those who attended and businesses that posted event flier. “Bekah did a tremendous job putting it together in a very short timeline. For us it was about creating awareness. To see all of the people attend and share the event on Facebook, we know that there are 60 plus more people who are now aware of PANS/PANDAS.” “If we can be a conduit of education and awareness in some form or fashion, that is what we hope to accomplish,” Rebekah Koch concluded. “Even if it’s only one child that we’ve helped and one family, it makes it all worthwhile.” For more detailed information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for PANS/PANDAS, visit www.pandasnetwork.org.

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Ballerinas and Bruisers is growing up! Ballerinas and Bruisers is celebrating nine years this month. The award-winning store in downtown Zionsville is a mecca to many of the surrounding counties’ parents and grandparents. Store owner Steve Schwartz reflected back on the years since he opened and what it took for him to reach this impressive milestone. Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Lori Koppold

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never would’ve fathomed that I would be open nine years,” Schwartz said. “During and after the recession, I had to take a hard look at my business model and what I needed to do to stay relevant, affordable, while still providing my customers with first-class customer service and unique products that they weren’t going to find online or at big box stores. I put everything that I had in every aspect back into the business.” He opened the store before Amazon and Etsy were largely popular. “Retailers of the world and boutiques weren’t having to compete with Internet sales at the level that we are today,” Schwartz recalled. “It is my biggest challenge at this time.” He said part of the store’s evolution was expanding the lines to include his already expansive infant, toddler and youth apparel and accessories to the “tween” age group up to size 14 years. Schwartz researched the market to bring in age-appropriate and reasonably priced apparel for the older youth. “I had many customers tell me that while they loved my store, their children whom I have outfitted since birth had outgrown my store. They were disappointed in what was out in the market, especially for their tween daughters. I had to

grow and evolve with my customers. “It’s probably the most competitive and hardest market that I am dealing with because kids at this age have strong opinions and minds of their own. I am constantly asking my customers’ and friends’ kids what is ‘in’ and what is ‘cool’ and what the kids are generally wearing at school. Schwartz said he has to balance between what kids will actually wear and what their parents approve of. “Kids are judged by their peers and on what they wear. I think that it’s important for the kids to come in, see the clothing, and ZIONSVILLE MONTHLY

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pick out what they will feel comfortable wearing to school and elsewhere. If mom or dad bring it home, they are most likely to reject it. I love having them come in because it helps to educate me, as well.” Schwartz explained that the “bohemian look” is trending big for young girls and tweens this season. “I try to do follow what’s trending in a refined and more sophisticated way,” he stated. “Fabrics are hugely important to me, and I’m amazed at how other stores don’t pay as much attention to details such as that. The clothing has to be soft and wearable, not fragile, so that the kids don’t wear them out immediately. The apparel and accessories also need to be tasteful.” Ballerinas and Bruisers offers an incredible and unique selection of boys’ apparel. Schwartz doesn’t try to compete with the active wear lines but instead offers cool dress shirts and slacks that are fun and comfortable for young boys. Schwartz buys six to eight months in advance of the following seasons at various U.S. markets. He constantly adds to his selection of gift items, candles, hostess gifts, books, and a myriad of unique accessories. But he says what sets his store apart from others is his award-winning customer service and merchandise. “It is my customer service, personal shopper approach and attention to detail that sets me apart,” Schwartz emphasized. “Customers can call me almost any time of the day, and I answer texts or emails. I am available to meet by appointment before or after regular hours when available and offer free delivery in the immediate area. My store is open seven days a week. He loves his work, saying, “I love watching these kids grow up. The number of people and families that I have grown with has been spectacular, and they are why I love coming to work every day.”

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Creating Her Own Style B A former Carmel Greyhound and now Zionsville resident, Julie-Anne Bignal is forging her own path in the world of fashion and debuting her very own label for women this November.

Writer // Janelle Morrison Photographer // JJ Kaplan

ignal grew up in Carmel with her parents, Dr. Victoria and Stephen Bignal, and her sisters, Kristen and Laurie. During her freshman year at Carmel High School, Bignal signed up for a fashion and textiles elective course. She took this course every year until graduation. Upon graduation, she wanted to apply to design school, but her parents encouraged her to stay in state, and so she applied and was accepted at Indiana University. Her mother is a doctor and Bignal knew that it was a dream of her mother to have at least one of her daughters follow in her field; so Bignal decided to study pre-med. “I had all intentions of being pre-med and be like my mom,” Bignal said. “Though I knew in my heart that it wasn’t where I really wanted to or was supposed to be. It was a difficult decision to step away from that, but I switched my major to fashion design and never looked back. It was the best decision that I have made so far.” Bignal focused on evening wear during her studies. “My senior year, we had to create a collection that consisted of three to five pieces. I absolutely love gowns and the beauty and glamour of that side of fashion. I made four gowns and selected four girls to be my models. I measured each of them and made the patterns to fit precisely to their measurements. Each gown was 100 percent custom-made. It was an amazing experience and an opportunity for me to fully release my creative vision that I had.” She describes her collection as “very whimsical and a little eccentric.” She added, “I got to explore and play with the fabric and be adventurous. My final gown was a huge ball gown draped in tiers down the skirt. The skirt was incredibly complex and made up of 56 pattern pieces for just that piece alone. In total, the gown was made from 71 individual pieces.”

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For Alles is a brand that wants to tell women that they are perfect just the way they are and we support them. We are building a community that embraces women and their natural bodies.” At the end of the year, just under twenty fashion students presented their collections at a sold out fashion show held in Alumni Hall at the Student Union. Bignal recalled the “oohs and ahs” from the audience as her models walked the runway. “I was working on my pieces up until the very last second that they walked out onto the runway,” she recalled. “I strive to do the very best that I can and to always challenge myself. When they walked out

on to the runway, it felt very surreal. I had worked so hard and put everything I had into these gowns, and it was just the most incredible feeling in the world.” After graduation, she went to New York. She originally applied to Parsons School of Design but the positions were filled at that time. So Bignal accepted a position working for the creative director for Jill Stuart, famed women’s fashion designer. She said she gained invaluable experience working on evening wear and learned many lessons during her time there. “I loved being in New York and working for Jill Stuart, but I had this feeling that there was something more that I could do, and this was my opportunity to try,” Bignal said. “I had nothing to lose. Why not go for it?”

With encouragement from her family and colleagues, Bignal moved to Indiana and decided to launch For Alles, her own collection. Inspired by Bignal’s German heritage, she said Alles means “all” in German. “For Alles is a clothing brand that encourages women to celebrate themselves and build their confidence and body positivity,” Bignal emphasized. “For Alles plans to combat body dysmorphia and common misrepresentation of the female body that is so prevalent in our society. We all know most women are not built like a model and we believe their clothes should be designed for them. For Alles plans to use women who are various shapes and sizes in our campaigns and on our website. For Alles is a brand that wants to tell women that they are perfect just the way they are and we support them. We are building a community that embraces women and their natural bodies.” For Alles will launch its online collection this November and will include dresses, skirts and coordinating tops. Bignal used the trending colors for this season such as cranberry, copper, taupe and teal. The collection will be available in small, medium, and large sizes. She plans to expand the line to include petite and plus sizes after a few seasons. Her ultimate goal is to open a factory, produce her clothing, and employ people here in Indiana. “Coming back and starting my business in Indiana has allowed me to do what I really am passionate about,” Bignal said. “I am very excited about our first full production run and am already working on improvements and new items for spring collection. We will have just under 10 pieces available for our fall collection and plan to have our online store fully operational this November. Customers can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tumbler and on our website.” Bignal has lived in the area for most of her 23 years and is now enjoying living in Zionsville. “I love being here in Zionsville,” she said. “It feels like home” For more information on For Alles and the upcoming launch of their new collection visit ForAlles.com.

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Colts and IU Health Teaming up to teach the ABCs of Safe Sleep Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photos // Indianapolis Colts

Riley Children’s at IU Health and the Indianapolis Colts want to reduce the state’s high infant mortality rate, which is the tenth highest in the U.S. They have teamed up to provide a solution: sleep slack swaddles. When used properly, they ensure safe sleep and reduce the chance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), one of the top three causes of infant death. 18

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ABOVE Swaddling newborns with a sleep sack to prevent sudden movements is an example of safe sleeping habits to avoid infant mortality.

arents of all babies born at IU Health hospitals across Indiana will receive one sleep sack per baby and education on its proper use. The initiative will last at least two full years. The sleep sacks are co-branded with the Riley Children’s Health and the Indianapolis Colts logos “We believe infant mortality is a profoundly important concern that needs attention now,” said Mathew Cook, president of Riley Children’s Health. “By providing parents with tools and education on safe sleeping for infants, we can save countless young lives across the state of Indiana.” A sleep sack is a blanket swaddle that replaces loose blankets in the crib, which can cover a baby’s face and cause breathing problems. Sleep sacks keep a baby warm and even soothe a fussy baby by giving a sense of security. Swaddling newborns also prevents sudden movements, which can startle and cause them to wake. Riley Children’s Health staff will teach parents the ABCs of safe sleep: All by myself, on my back, in my crib. By teaching families how to provide safe sleep habits, Riley Children’s Health and the Indianapolis Colts want to increase positive outcomes and decrease the alarming number of infant deaths. Carlie Irsay-Gordon, the Colts vice chair and owner, is proud to partner with Riley

Children’s Health. As a mother of three young daughters, the importance of safe sleeping is near and dear to her heart. “I am on the Riley Children’s Hospital foundation board, and we had a meeting on infant mortality,” Irsay-Gordon said. “This is important for me and my family to get people on the right track with something that babies need to keep them safe. My family and the entire Colts organization are honored to be able to launch this initiative alongside Riley Children’s Health as we strive to reduce Indiana’s infant mortality rate and provide vital resources for parents throughout our state. “There are so many young moms and young parents that may not have a support group or family to help them,” she continued. “They don’t have anyone willing to step in and offer advice and to teach them what they need to do to keep their baby safe. First-time moms are especially tired and sleep deprived and, if their husband is at work and they don’t have a support group, it can be overwhelming. The sleep sack initiative may not fix all of the issues, but it is certainly a step in the right direction,” she said. “Family is something that is really important to our organization. Our fans pass on their excitement for our team onto their kids, and we just couldn’t be happier to partner with this initiative and to help to keep Hoosier babies safe,” Irsay-Gordon said. Dr. Jerome Adams, commissioner for the Indiana State Department of Health, weighed in on the severity of the state’s infant mortality rate and how organizations can make a difference. “Too many babies don’t live to see their first birthdays,” Adams said. “We are at the bottom of the pack [and rank] 26th out of 29 of economically developed countries. Our infant mortality rate is worse than places like Slovakia. In Indiana, depending on the study, we are the 7th to 10th worst state in the country on infant mortality. It’s a hard truth, but one that we don’t need to accept. Governor Pence has charged the State Department of

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Health to look at changing that statistic by researching the factors that contribute to infant mortality and by supporting initiatives such as this one. What we have found so far, quite frankly, is sobering. Adams said that too many pregnant women lack proper prenatal care or smoke. Where a woman lives and the color of her skin has a disproportionate impact on her baby’s health. “Unsafe sleep is another contributor to infant mortality,” he said. “In 2014, the number of Indiana babies who died due to accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed is two times the national average. That is an unacceptable statistic. I am so grateful to Riley and the Colts for this initiative. They are a wonderful complement to the safe sleep message that we are promoting through our ‘Labor of Love’ campaign, to teach people about the ABCs of safe sleeping.” He told the tragic story about a Cincinnati couple. “The dad, who was in medical

training, came home from work and put his baby on his chest to rest. He rolled over and accidentally suffocated the baby. I cannot say it enough, alone, on their back and in their crib.” Adams stressed that we have to change the culture. “We have got to change that culture on Facebook of those cute posts picturing babies sleeping with the parents. These safe sleep sacks will help reinforce those messages and allow parents to swaddle their babies in a safe way. We need partnerships like this to truly move the needle on infant mortality. If we all work together, we can give the next generation its best hope for a long and healthy future.” The sleep sacks are available for purchase and can be purchased at the Safety Stores at IU Health hospitals and can be purchased at select retail stores.

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The Long Term Writer // Janelle Morrison

Hopefully, as adults, we have planned for the risk of loss by setting money aside, purchasing insurance, and having legal documents prepared to cover the unexpected things that life tends to throw at us. As the baby boomers prepare for their futures, there are a few new unique uncertainties that they must address.

he biggest concerns for people as they age tend to be related to remaining independent in one’s own home without intervention from others, maintaining good health and receiving adequate health care, and having adequate finances to pay for long term care needs, if necessary, without outliving personal assets and income. Despite these concerns, preparing for long-term care is not high on most peo-

ple’s to do list until it occurs at the most inopportune time and usually beyond anyone’s control. Preparedness is the key to be able to sufficiently plan for longterm care provisions without depleting one’s retirement savings. Keely Butram, a financial planner with Raymond James, emphasized the importance of planning early. “The earlier you start planning, the better,” Butram said. “More than 2/3 of peo-

ple, who live to be age 65, need some kind of long-term care at some point in their adult life. A statistic showed that the average stay is three years. Depending on what level of care you are receiving, that could be $40,000 to $100,000 a year for that kind of care and could easily eat up an entire retirement savings. Afterwards, you have two people trying to live out their lives on their remaining savings.” She continued, “Traditional long-term

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care insurance was historically sold like car insurance where you would pay your bill every month from now until the end of time and hopefully you would never need it. If you do, it is there. If not, there is no return of premium, no money to be returned just because you did not utilize it. More people are investing in asset based products where you can invest a lump sum of money or buy-in over a number of years and you can put it into

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It’s easy to walk by a Salvation Army Red Kettle without giving it a second thought. It blends in with the plastic evergreen trees, millions of twinkle lights, and fake snowscapes in department store displays that serve as familiar trappings in a season that seems to become more commercialized each year. But that red kettle that appears out of nowhere each November is different, not just because of its history, but also because the impact it has on our community lasts long after decorations come down and snow melts.

he Salvation Army, which was founded in London, England in 1865, had made its way to America by 1880. In cities across the country it began serving the poor, the homeless, the hungry and the forgotten. A Salvation Army officer, Captain Joseph McFee, was stationed in San Francisco in the fall of 1891 when he

found himself on the losing side of a battle against epidemic hunger among residents of his city. An idea bloomed to raise enough money to provide a hot Christmas dinner for 1,000 people who would otherwise go hungry. After much prayer and thought, he decided to try something he had once witnessed in Liverpool England, where a large iron kettle

was set out on a dock at Stage Landing so that merchants coming and going could toss in a coin to help the poor. The next day Captain McFee traveled down to Oakland Ferry Landing with a large soup pot and a sign that read “Keep the Pot Boiling.” The spur-of-themoment campaign was so successful that Captain McFee was able to turn

his dream of a Christmas dinner for a thousand into reality. Within a decade the soup kettle idea had spread across the country, launching a tradition that continues today with more than 25,000 Red Kettles supporting local Salvation Army programs. In central Indiana, volunteer bell ringers give the gift of time by standing with a Red Kettle and encouraging their neighbors to help support The Salvation Army. In just two hours, these volunteers can raise enough funds to feed a family of four for three days, or enough to shelter a woman fleeing domestic violence for two. Everyone has their personal reason for volunteering as a bell ringer or dropping change in a kettle. One person may remember getting Christmas gifts from The Salvation Army as a child. Another may have a friend who overcame addiction at the Indianapolis Harbor Light Center. These reasons are shared on social media as part of the growing

Supporters can even create their own peer-to-peer crowdfunding page at RedKettleReason.org to support this annual fundraising effort of The Salvation Army.” #RedKettleReason movement. Supporters can even create their own peer-topeer crowdfunding page at RedKettleReason.org to support this annual fundraising effort of The Salvation Army. When you walk by a Red Kettle this year, take a moment to look back in time to Captain McFee with his iron kettle and 1,000-person Christmas dinner. The kettle may look a little different, but its purpose remains the same. The bell ringer who stands in the cold with

a smile and a “Merry Christmas!” on his lips is standing there because his efforts last year helped to serve more than 468,000 meals to families right here in central Indiana. That trio of 5th-grade girls wearing antlers, singing carols off key and ringing with all their might? They are making sure that The Salvation Army can provide more than 113,000 nights of shelter to people in need next year. That’s why they ring. It’s their #RedKettleReason. What is yours?

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The magic of Indiana’s premier Nutcracker tradition, presented by the Indiana Ballet Conservatory (IBC), returns this holiday season. IBC is proud to welcome back its guest dancer, the acclaimed principal dancer from the Boston Ballet, Lasha Khozashvili. The company is excited to be celebrating its tenth anniversary and sixth season with Khozashvili performing in IBC’s homage to the artistry of Vasily Vainonen.

he original Nutcracker Ballet debuted over 100 years ago in Russia. Produced by IBC Founding Artistic Director, Alyona Yakovleva-Randall, this production is based on the 1934 choreography of Vainonen. Yakovleva-Randall is a highly acclaimed ballet dancer, choreographer and artistic director with a brilliant career of her own that began in St. Petersburg, Russia. “I have been dancing ‘The Nutcracker’ since I was a child,” Yakovleva-Randall said. “I have performed all roles from a Little Mouse to Masha to a Sugar Plum Fairy. These wonderful memories are so

dear to my heart and the details that I remember from my experiences are what I wish to share with my students now. It is truly as though I am transferring my memory of ‘The Nutcracker’ to them with each year and each production. I hope that someday they will share their memories with their own students.” Reflecting back on the last decade, Yakovleva-Randall discussed what is unique about the IBC’s production of the holiday favorite, “The Nutcracker,” and what it means to the company and its students to perform with a world-class principal dancer.

“It used to be that I would not let our students perform the roles in the Sugar Plum Fairy act because of the high level of skill those roles demand to properly perform the techniques,” she explained. “It was only a few years ago that I began letting the students perform the Sugar Plum Fairy along with one of the world’s most talented dancers in the world right now, Lasha Khozashvili. He is a dear friend and we have a wonderful relationship with him. He brings a level of professionalism to our production and to our students who are eager to learn and work with him. Not every dancer is a good

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teacher, but Lasha is an excellent teacher who enjoys mentoring and teaching when he’s here with us. He is like a member of our family and we look forward to the artistry and professionalism that he brings during his performance in IBC’s production of ‘The Nutcracker.’” The very first production of IBC’s “The Nutcracker” was performed with a humble cast of its students at the Murat Theatre, ten years ago. Today, it will be performed with an impressive cast of 150 students and will be enjoyed by its patrons at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. “To me performing at the IMA is special because it is one of the best museums in America and to perform here is a privilege,” Yakovleva-Randall expressed. “There is also sentimental meaning for me as well because it was the first stage

that I personally performed on in the U.S. I was a guest artist for a performance by Gregory Hancock.” The historical aspect of IBC’s “The Nutcracker” is what sets it apart from other companies’ productions of the same. IBC highlights the best of the human spirit in a little girl who finds love and beauty in a nutcracker doll that no one else wants to play with. That kindness and acceptance transforms the doll into a prince and the girl into princess. “The story teaches the message of love and goodness,” Yakovleva-Randall emphasized. “I think that is why our audience enjoys this production so much, especially during the holidays.” Lasha Khozashvili, the acclaimed principal dancer with Boston Ballet, has been described by The Los Angeles Times as “gorgeous” with “youth, charm, and spontaneity gilding the choreography and making it seem inspired improvisation.” He will be returning to IBC, dancing the role of the Prince alongside IBC’s Professional Training Program students. “This will be my sixth year coming back to Indianapolis to perform this wonderful production of ‘The Nutcracker,’” Khozashvili said. “It feels like I am coming back to my family you see once

a year for the holidays. Coming back to be with the IBC has become a tradition for me. Every year, I am performing with new partners and dancers that are students of IBC. I enjoy watching the progression of these students and to see how they are growing with Alyona’s excellent coaching. She does such a great job instructing them and inspires them. She pushes them to be their best because she knows what it takes to achieve the level that they need to be at to become better dancers and to grow. It makes me happy to come back and see how much the students have grown. “Alyona is keeping true to the most traditional version of ‘The Nutcracker’ and for me, the best part was and always will be, being part of something that has been going on for so many years. A dancer must have passion and love to have success in this profession. There is no holding back. My favorite part of performing ‘The Nutcracker’ is the moment when I first step onto the stage with the lights and costumes surrounding me. It is at that exact moment that I become a part of the story.” For information on the performance dates and to purchase tickets, visit www.indianaballetconservatory.org.

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LeAnn Rimes

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Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

You’ve seen his award-winning turns on television, stage, and screen, but you don’t know the man until you’ve seen Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs, an intensely personal cabaret-style revue “delivered with Broadway-worthy bravado, and in Cumming’s natural Scottish accent” (The Guardian). In this raw and racy performance, Cumming sheds new light on his own life with sassy stories while interpreting pop hits and standards by artists as diverse as Adele, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Stephen Sondheim and Noel Coward. Named one of the most fun people in show business by Time Magazine, Cumming does not disappoint. AT THE PALLADIUM ON DEC. 3 AT 8PM

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Dr. John: “The Spirit of Satch” with Nicholas Payton.

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endar Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2016

With Special Guests Jonathan Butler, Kenny Lattimore, and Ashford & Simpsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Valerie Simpson MultiGrammy nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns to the Palladium for a holiday tradition! Each year, Koz re-imagines the holiday tour, earning rave reviews. The uplifting, high energy show will feature fresh takes on holiday classics as well as other selections that beautifully capture the spirit of the season. AT THE PALLADIUM ON DECEMBER 8 AT 8:30PM

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Indianapolis Opera Presents: The Barber of Seville

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Composed in 13 days and first performed in Rome in 1816, The Barber of Seville is a riotous romantic comedy. This nonstop, funny, fast-paced work has pranks, musical chaos and slap-stick hilarity that you simply must see! With music by Rossini and libretto by Sterbini it tells the story of Bartolo and his niece Rosina, who has inherited great wealth, who Bartolo confines to his home in hopes of getting her to marry him. An aristocratic Count from Spain falls in love with her, serenades her, but is unable to meet her. The Count engages barber Figaro to help meet Rosina but plan A fails (Act 1) and plan B involves a false identify, a music class, a marriage proposal, and a cash transfer (Act 2). THE TARKINGTON: NOVEMBER 18 AT 8PM / NOVEMBER 19 AT 7:30PM / NOVEMBER 20 AT 2:30PM

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*Locally Owned by 20 Years Veteran

GreenLawnDesign.com

(317) 804-8088

2016 Midtown Holiday Home Tour

Saturday Nov. 12th and Sunday Nov. 13th 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Experience Midtown like never before!

One weekend. Five homes. Countless tastes of Midtown. 121 Penway Street 3706 Washington Boulevard 25 E. 40th Street 4519 N. Meridian Street 5354 N. Meridian Street

Learn more about the 7th Annual Midtown Holiday Home Tour:

www.midtownindy.org or call (317) 600-3141. Tickets on sale now! Advance tickets $15, $20 day of tour. 30

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There are many reasons why customers recommend The Maids to people they know and love. We go where germs hide... light switch plates, door knobs, phone receivers and more. We use back pack vacuums with HEPA-filtration to remove dirt, dust and allergens hidden deep in carpets and upholstery – the perfect solution for allergy season. We use environmentally preferable cleaning products. Your home will be seriously clean and healthy. Every clean comes with a 24-hour, 100% satisfaction guarantee. Same cleaning team each visit.

SAVE $3000

on 1st time clean!

KITCHENS • • • • • • • •

Clean sink Clean appliance exteriors Clean inside microwave Clean range top Damp wipe cabinet doors Clean counters Hand wash floor Load dishwasher

BATHROOMS

Clean sinks, counters; change towels • Clean, disinfect toilets, tubs, showers • Hand wash, disinfect floors •

Expires 11/30/16 | New Customers Only

ALL ROOMS

Pick up and straighten Dust sills, ledges, wall hangings Remove cobwebs Dust/vacuum furniture Vacuum floors, carpets Vacuum stairs Vacuum under beds Change linens, make beds Empty trash Windows Clean entry window & one set of patio door windows • Clean window over kitchen sink • • • • • • • • • • •

BUY

GIFT CERTIFICATES!

SAVE $2000

on 3rd time clean! Expires 11/30/16 | New Customers Only

Call today for a free estimate Referred for a reason.

770-1320

www.maids.com

Insured • Bonded

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MONTHLY

P.O. Box 6326 Fishers, IN 46038

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