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Harvey joins Ruoff – Residential mortgage lender Ruoff Home Mortgage has announced the addition of Joe Harvey, senior loan officer, to their Carmel office. Harvey was previously employed for three years at PrimeLending as a loan originator. He started in the mortgage industry in 1994 and is an affiliate member of MIBOR Harvey (Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors). The Carmel office is located at 11711 N. Meridian St., Suite 130.

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Carmel High School girls and boys tennis coach Mike Bostic gets his picture taken with James Blake holding a picture taken of the two of them when Bostic ran into Blake while attending the U.S. Open in New York. Blake earlier autographed the picture. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

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Even during the height of his professional tennis career, James Blake always placed a high priority on charity tennis exhibitions. charity “I always took the matches I did the end of the year as the most important ones,” said Blake, who participated in Carmel pro Rajeev Ram’s EntouRaj for Kids on Nov. 21 at Carmel Racquet Club. “The matches during the season are pressure-filled and you are earning your real living doing it. Those are the ones you play so you have the opportunity to play the ones in the off-season when you have a chance to make a difference where you can help kids go to college like Raj is doing. For me, it’s helping people fight cancer.” Now retired from the ATP Tour, Blake competes on the PowerShares Series Tour, for former champions. Blake turns 35 on Dec. 28. “It’s a lot of fun to dust off the rackets and play with a good friend like Rajeev,” Blake said. “When you get to do it for a good cause, it’s special.” Blake, once ranked as high as No. 4 in the world, has fond memories of Indianapolis. Blake won one of his 10 tour singles titles at the now-demolished Indianapolis Tennis Center, beating Andy Roddick in three sets in the 2006 RCA Championships final.

“That match was a fun one and the whole week was great,” Blake said. “I had some success in Indy. I know Raj is the hometown kid but I still felt some love from the crowd.” Ram, a former state singles champion from Carmel High School, learned Blake could still play as Blake won the one-set exhibition. “He obviously can still play at high level. Thank goodness, he’s not playing on the tour anymore,” said Ram, laughing. WTA Tour pro Alison Riske and UCLA tennis player Jennifer Brady competed in the event. Brady subbed for Melanie Oudin, who had to withdraw to have a heart procedure because of an accelerated heartbeat earlier in November. “Adding the girls in there was great,” Ram said. “The mixed doubles was a lot of fun. We had a great crowd and great support.” The event drew about 350 tennis fans that attended the exhibition, which included auctioned autographed rackets and lessons by the pros. Approximately $40,000 was raised for the charity after expenses, according to event organizers. “Tennis is such an individual sport but it turns into a community where everybody helps everyone,” Blake said. “You can’t do these events on your own. You need help.”

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On Nov. 25 construction areas reopened on the federal highway. The process of opening US 31 spanned several hours, and took extra time as crews finished the sections of US 31 between Old Meridian and 136th. To see an updated map of the completed roadwork, visit www.currentincarmel.com.

Roundabouts, romantic getaways and more... All of this can be found in Carmel, according to the producers of “Savor Indiana,” a locally produced show that highlights towns and cities around the state. On Nov. 21, the show aired the first installment of its “Quintessential Carmel” piece. To see the show or check the listings of when it will air next, visit www.currentincarmel.com.

#GivingTuesday campaign – Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development, along with several other non-profits in Hamilton County, has launched a year-end fundraising campaign in connection with #Giving Tuesday. #GivingTuesday is a national campaign that uses the power of social media to bring awareness to charities and inspire companies and individuals to give back to their community. Everyone who donates on or before Dec. 2 will be entered into a raffle for a prize. Those that make a donation of $50 or more will receive an insulated tumbler. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/HANDincorporated or Twitter at @HAND_inc. Rotary Club meetings – The Rotary Club of Carmel meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Fridays at the Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St. Upcoming programs include: Dec 5 – club assembly at Conner Prairie; Dec. 12 – program TBD, location returns to Oak Hill; Dec. 19 – Rotary fun day. No meetings Dec. 26 or Jan. 2. Cost is $12 and includes a buffet lunch. For more information, visit www.carmelrotary.com. Local student makes college team – Carmel resident Maria Bischoff is one of 26 women who suited up for the Goshen College soccer team in 2014. The women’s soccer team, under the direction of first-year head coach Joel Gonzalez, finished 4-14 and received ninth place in the Crossroads League. Bischoff is a junior majoring in broadcasting. Christmas musicals – The public is invited to two musical shows on Dec. 14 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 126th Street and Gray Road. The annual Christmas cantata, “Joy Has Come,” will be presented by the church’s Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir and the St. Mark’s Orchestra during the 8:15 and 11:00 a.m. worship services. The children’s Christmas musical, titled “Room for Christmas,” will begin at 2 p.m. As part of the program, audience members are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to donate for area children in need. For more information call 846-4912 or visit www.stmarkscarmel.org.

BY ADAM AASEN

Current government and city reporter Adam Aasen is now blogging on Current in Carmel’s website, under the CityBeat blog tab. To read his thoughts on what is happening around the city, visit www.currentincarmel.com.

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Mayor helps climate task force By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com The White House released a report last week detailing ways that federal and local governments can work together government to deal with the effects of climate change. Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard was one of only four Republicans to serve on the 26-member climate change task force. The State, Local and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience made its recommendations on Nov. 17 after months of meetings discussing the issue. “Climate change is a global challenge,” said presidential counselor John Podesta in a statement. “But the impact of climate change is very local and very personal.” Although some Republicans might criticize Brainard for serving on a Democratic president’s committee, Brainard said he believes caring for the environment shouldn’t be politicized. In fact, he points to several Republicans – going back as far as Teddy Roosevelt – who championed this cause. He even notes that the term “conservative” has the root word of “conserve.” “This should be a nonpartisan issue,” he said. “If anything this should be a Republican issue.” Brainard said he learned a lot from his experience on the task force and has plenty of ideas about urban sprawl and city planning that he is excited to share with Carmel leaders.

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The Indiana chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America held an organizational meeting for a Hamilton/Boone County group Monday at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church. Row one, left to right, Beth Sprunger of Carmel, Jennifer Fyffe of Zionsville, Peg Paulson of Carmel, Nicki McNally of Carmel. Row two, left to right, Bruce Russell-Jayne of Carmel, Laura Walls of Zionsville, Jenny Coplan of Carmel, Monica Cannally of Carmel, Stephanie Mannon Grabow of Carmel, Kim Seelig of Carmel. (Submitted photo)

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The Indiana chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America held an organizational meeting in Carmel last month for politics Hamilton and Boone county. Moms and other interested citizens met at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church. “It’s exciting to see such a great turnout for our first meeting of the Hamilton/Boone County

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Ex-Carmel chiefs: Where are they now?

By Mark Robinson • robinson@youarecurrent.com The city of Carmel has seen explosive growth in all areas the last 25 years. Population alone has swelled from around 25,000 in police 1990 to more than 80,000 residents today. Keeping pace with that rapid expansion is difficult for any of the city’s services, not the least of which is the Carmel Police Department. In this, the final segment of a three-part Current in Carmel series talking with the men who have served as chief of police since Carmel became a city in the mid-1970s, the last three chiefs discussed their leadership terms. Roger Conn served as chief under Mayor Ted Johnson from 1992-1995. On his watch, Carmel PD earned its first national accreditation. Now, the Commission on Law Enforcement Accreditation analyzes the police department every three years to see that it maintains the best Conn standards and practices. Conn is also proud of the efforts Carmel PD made in community outreach. “We implemented neighborhood crime watches throughout the city,” said Conn, a 19-year Carmel PD member who left the department in 2002 but still lives here and works for Coleman & Associates, a retirement plan benefits manager.

“We founded a Boy Scout Explorer post and developed the first agreement between the local school administration and the police department to share certain criminal activity reports in an effort to form a working relationship between the two organizations. We enhanced the piloted D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program and, with the assistance of the school board, introduced it in all city schools.” Mike Fogarty came in with the new administration of Mayor Jim Brainard in January 1996 and remained chief for 15 years – longer than anyone else. Fogarty had served 27 years with the Indianapolis Police Department, retiring there as commander of the South District before Brainard asked him to take the helm at Carmel PD. Fogarty “I think some of my experience and being involved at various leadership positions was certainly helpful when I came to Carmel,” Fogarty said. During his tenure, Carmel’s population more than doubled from around 35,000 to 79,000 in the 2010 census. Keeping up with that growth in people, patrol areas and manpower was Fogarty’s greatest challenge, he admitted, adding that the police department received excellent support from Brainard and the city council. Like Conn, Fogarty continued the emphasis on positive community outreach efforts. Among

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It’s been well over a month since the Peko family of Carmel made tiny, terrier-mix, and Parvovirus survivor, Jasmine, part charity of their family. The rescue that placed Jasmine in a loving foster home before she found her “fur”ever home is Helping Paws. Helping Paws Rescue specializes in rescuing animals in dire straits, and they frequently need expensive, emergency medical care. Luckily for families looking to adopt, the medical care is not included in the adoption fee. Helping Paws happily takes care of that bill, but sometimes the non-profit needs extra help. The founder, Sydney Banch, and many volunteers helped to put together the fundraising event that was Nov. 15 at the Moon Dog Tavern. The people at Moon Dog were happy to help and an incredible amount of other businesses

pitched in, as well, donating items. Jewelry from Barrington Jewels, Aronstam, Reis Nichols, Hofmeister and Jared’s was donated for the auction. Gift baskets, certificates, services, experiences and autographed pictures any sport fan would be proud of were also generously donated. After paying all of the event expenses, Helping Paws raised $4,800 to help pay for Jasmine’s medical bills. With just a small fraction of the bill left, the rescue can be very proud of what they accomplished. “I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart who donated items, purchased items or came to the Helping Paws event yesterday at Moondog,” said Helping Paws volunteer, Christa Petzke, who brought in a huge number of the donated items herself. For more information about helping pay for vet bills or volunteering with Helping Paws, visit helpingpawsonline.com.

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A proposal to issue municipally backed bonds to pay for a new parking garage to jump start Pedcor’s City Center Phase II is currently sitting in committee for the Cargovernment mel City Council. But the Carmel Redevelopment Commission wants to move the process along as quickly as possible, so a public hearing was held on Nov. 26 to give anyone a chance to speak about the project. Many on the city council have expressed skepticism about the proposal but at this meeting only excited proponents voiced their thoughts. Not a single person spoke against the development. Michael Drewry, managing partner of Drewry, Simmons, Vornehm, a law firm at the City Center, said there’s a unity of the entire project and the quality of the work doesn’t appear to be expensive to him compared to other commercial projects. Drewry cites his background in construction law as his credentials. “Kind of like with halftime of a ball game, you get out there and finish the game,” he said. “Phase I was finished and Phase II needs to be finished.”

Justin Moffett, of Old Town Design Group, said the development of the City Center was integral in his decision to announce his $100 million-plus redevelopment of Carmel’s Midtown area. “We would not have had to have the courage or desire to move forward with those grounds if it was not for the efforts done with the Carmel City Center,” Moffett said. Representatives from City Center businesses such as Pure Concepts, Bath Junkie and Matt the Miller’s Tavern all spoke in favor of the deal. In other news, CRC officials announced that the tax increment finance district for Parkwood has paid off its debt and now any revenue generated will mean money for a reserve account for the CRC. The CRC also discussed two competing bids for land for sale near the Midtown area. Barrett & Stokley bid $2.5 million and Old Town Design Group bid $1.72 million for land situated west of the Monon Trail, south of 2nd Avenue SW and east of 3rd Avenue/4th Avenue SW. CRC officials said they would consider all pros and cons and not just the highest bid. As a result, the commission voted to reject both offers because it allows them a chance to move on to negotiating with both parties in order to try to fine tune either bid before selecting one of them.

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Divorce What To Expect: Holiday Parenting Time In Indiana, a majority of parents with existing Court ordered custody and parenting time arrangements stipulate and agree to abide by the terms of the holiday parenting time schedule as put forth in the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines, (“IPTG”). In any family law matter, however, the parties need not staunchly follow the IPTG holiday schedule and can agree to a schedule that best suits their family’s needs. That individualized schedule can be incorporated into the Court’s Order. For example, if there are longstanding holiday traditions that the parties wish to keep intact for the children subsequent to their separation, parents will often agree to such specific provisions and/or request the same from the Court when litigating the issue. The holiday parenting time schedule provided for in the IPTG “equalizes” the holiday parenting time for Mom and Dad over a two year period by alternating half of the holidays each year. The IPTG were recently amended. One specific amendment was to the implementation of holiday parenting time. Under the former IPTG, holiday parenting time took precedence over the regular parenting time schedule. This often resulted in one parent forfeiting weekend parenting time as it was the other party’s holiday parenting time. In such instances, the former IPTG required that the parties modify the annual schedule to ensure that due to that holiday time, no party received three consecutive weekends of parenting time. Under the

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Fundraiser for Connor and Danny O’Malia family and friends join to support Connor and Danny. Pictured from left to right are: Lo Ellen Dascoli, Laura “Lo” Schneider, Sharon Pettygrove, Rita O’Malia, Colleen Stine and Janet Andriole. (Photos by Cindy Goyer) On Nov. 21, Current Publishing, 3Ds’ Pub and Café in Carmel, Dwight Lightning and the Conch City All-Stars and Main Event Sound and Lighting banded together in an effort to raise money for ‘Operation Send Connor and Danny to College,’ which was started as a way to help two Hamilton Co. boys, ages 10 and 8, after their mother Shannon O’Malia Hall was killed in July by her then exhusband. Maternal grandparents Danny and Rita O’Malia along with Shannon’s sister have taken over caring for the boys since the tragedy. As of press time, more than $7,000 was raised to send Connor and Danny to college.

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son Andrew played basketball at Zionsville High School and is now a sophomore walk-on guard at Michigan. “Maybe that’s why it happened. As Dan Dakich was packing up his office at Kent told me to be yourself and things will fall in Indiana University after his term as interim place. I never imagined this going to where this head basketball coach ended diversion in 2008, he made a call that is. I have some pretty wild dreams but they don’t involve radio or TV.” would change the Dakich, a former IU basketball player, course of his life. auditioned for a Big Ten Network job in “I didn’t want to get back into coachthe 2008-09 season, but didn’t get it. He ing,” said Dakich, who had previously was hired to be a Big Ten Network stubeen Bowling Green’s head coach for 10 dio basketball analyst the next season. seasons. “At that point I’d had enough. He began working at ESPN in the 2010-11 I didn’t want to move around the season. country.” Dakich Dakich is known to occasionally He made a call to Kent Sterling, who break out in song, sometimes he’ll give relationhad suggested Dakich get into the media busiship advice or seek dining tips during his radio ness when he was finished coaching. It proved talk show. perfect timing because Sterling, then WFNI-1070 Occasionally, Dakich gets combative with callAM programing director and now a sports talk ers, e-mailers or tweeters who are critical of his show host on 1430 AM, was looking for a local views. He said he has been more tolerant of late radio show to replace Colin Cowherd’s nationally and plans to avoid Twitter arguments. syndicated show on WFNI in Indianapolis. Dakich “Even my mother has said, ‘You’ve been so did some trial runs and soon got the show. good lately. You’re nicer than you were,’” Dakich From there, the 52-year-old Zionsville resisaid. dent’s broadcasting career has skyrocketed. Not Whatever he does, it’s working. Dakich’s radio only does he have his successful three-hour rashow was No. 1 in the Nielsen ratings in the dio show, but he is a top color commentator on Indianapolis area for the coveted demographic of ESPN college basketball games. males ages 12 to 54 in his time slot. “I’ve gotten so lucky,” said Dakich, whose

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Carmel’s twin city Commentary by Jeff Worrell Back in the day, for a town of just over 30,000 people, it should not surprise anyone that the Carmelites were thinkvolunteerism ing big. Although they had been discouraged by even the likes of the Federal Government, this group of people was sure the trip would be worth it. After all, it had been just a few months earlier that officials from Carmel, Indiana and KawachiNagano, Japan had signed a formal agreement to become Sister Cities and expand student cultural exchanges to include an economic development focus as well. So in 1995, with the new Carmel Mayor bearing products unique to Carmel, Indiana, the first Carmel Trade Fair was held in Kawachi-Nagano. David Russell was one of those early big thinkers and almost 20 years later reminisced about the success of the program and the dedication of many individuals who worked so hard to make the program come to life. People like Barb Moshier, Charlie Scott, Kumiko Brunson, Daniel Swart, Larry Ingraham, Jim Burrell, Martin Hynes, Joyce Wozniak, Euna Pittman, Fran Shoup, Kaz Sakiyama, TJ Walter and Michael Godfrey. Carmel Sister Cities, Inc. as it is known today grew out of relationship started and managed by Charlie Scott and Barb Moshier from Carmel Middle School dating back to 1988. Every other year, students from Carmel would travel to Kawachi-Na-

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Images of Excellence awards – The Carmel Chamber will hold its annual Images of Excellence Awards during its Dec. luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St. Awards are presented in seven categories: Applause Business of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, Look-New Construction, Look-Renovation, Carmel Green, Most Valuable Volunteer and Lifetime Achievement. Cost is $20 for members; $25 for non-members. Reservations are required by Dec. 8. Reserve online at www.carmelchamber.com or call 846-1049. Chamber events – The Carmel Chamber has several upcoming events. Arrows Young Professionals After Hours Network will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at The Warehouse, 254 1st Ave. SW. Free for young professionals under 40. Reservations are requested. A legislative breakfast to preview the 2015 session will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Dec. 12 at the Mansion at Oak Hill. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Reservations for both events can be made at www. carmelchamber.com or 846-1049. Walk through Bethlehem – Visitors are invited to travel back in time 2,000 years, through the streets of Bethlehem in this free re-creation of the Nativity experience held from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 126th Street and Gray Road. All ages will travel in the company of Roman guards, encounter shepherds, tax collectors and prophets before arriving at the manger to behold a newborn babe. A donation of canned goods is requested. For more information, visit www.stmarkscarmel.org/holywalk or call 846-4912.

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ings are conducted in a respectful and dignified manner. Judge Poindexter is committed to conBrian G. Poindexter, Judge of Carmel City Court, tinue serving the citizens of Carmel. Judge Poindexter has been an active member has announced that he will seek re-election as of the City of Carmel community for Judge of Carmel City politics Court in 2015. Judge more than 20 years. Poindexter serves on the board of directors for the Rotary Poindexter has served Club of Carmel, Janus Developmental as the Judge of Carmel City Court since Services and The United Way of HamilGovernor Mitch Daniels appointed him ton County. Poindexter lives in Carmel to the bench in 2008 and following his with his wife, Anne Hensley Poindexter, re-election in 2011. who is an attorney and a partner with According to a statement from PoinPoindexter the law firm Campbell Kyle Proffitt. Their dexter, he has worked to provide the daughter is a recent graduate of Carmel citizens of Carmel with a court where High School and is a freshman at the University each individual litigant is assured that they will of Kentucky. be treated fairly, impartially and that all proceed-

DISPATCHES New small-group studies – You are invited to attend a new small group discussion that will highlight the Advent season in a new way at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4780 E. 126th St. Not A Silent Night by United Methodist Pastor Adam Hamilton will run on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 26 through Dec. 17. This discussion will be drawn from Mary’s point of view. Expectant, Dangerous, Jealous & Faithful will meet on Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 5 through 19. Prepare your heart for the Advent season by exploring these words used in the Old Testament to describe God. Book cost is $9 for either study. Register for these small groups at www.stmarkscarmel.org/grow or call the church at 846-4912.

Red Bird donation tree – The Red Bird Tree of Lights at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church is an ideal way to recognize someone special in your life this holiday season. Make a financial gift in honor of, appreciation of, or in memory of someone special. Minimum donation is $3 per honoree. All money collected during this campaign will be donated to the Red Bird Missionary Conference, located in southeastern Kentucky to help meet the needs of the Appalachian community. Donations can be made at www.stmarkscarmel.org/lights or mailed to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4780 E. 126th St., Carmel. For more information, call St. Mark’s at 846-4912.

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AND HIS HERS By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

Even though their offices are right next to each other, Carmel’s mayor and clerk-treasurer couldn’t be further apart. Lately Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard and Cover story clerk-treasurer Diana Cordray have had a number of run-ins. Attacks have been leveled in the media and a lawsuit was even filed recently. City Councilor Rick Sharp said everyone has noticed the battle. “I was working out at the Monon Center and everyone kept coming up to me saying, ‘What’s going on? Why can’t people just sit down and talk anymore?’” Sharp said.

Lawsuit over snow removal?

Cordray has said on numerous occasions that she thinks Brainard’s administration hasn’t been 100 percent transparent when it comes to city finances. In the most recent battle, Brainard said Cordray was playing politics by refusing to sign a purchase order for snow removal on sidewalks. The city filed a lawsuit against her on Nov. 21. Cordray claimed her staff simply had a question about if it was proper to use the motor vehicle highway funds to pay for this work. She said she never refused to approve it. It wasn’t until reading each other’s comments in newspapers did the “miscommunication” get cleared up and the lawsuit was dropped on Nov. 25. After ending their legal battle, both sides claimed victory.

“Although it took legal action on my part, the City of Carmel can now sign the contract for snow removal in the Arts & Design District and at The Palladium, ensuring safety for pedestrians in the event of snow,” Brainard stated. Cordray said: “We feel our office has been vindicated.” Sharp said he thinks it was unnecessary to jump to a lawsuit when other means could have been used to resolve this issue. “I think it’s completely politically motivated,” he said. “It’s obvious that the clerk-treasurer’s office was working cooperatively. I think this is nothing more than an attempt to sabotage the reputation of the clerk-treasurer.” Furthermore, Sharp said there was no “snow emergency” and business owners are already legally required to shovel their own sidewalks. But Brainard said that fact doesn’t matter. He said it was approved by the council and it’s a legal use of funds. Brainard said it’s not the clerk-treasurer’s role to make funding decisions. “As CEO of the city, that’s one of the things I get to decide as long as the money is available,” he said. “Her job isn’t to say yes or no to that. Her job is to make sure the money is available.”

Media wars

Brainard and Cordray have both accused the other of going directly to the media with complaints or concerns instead of just talking to each other. Mike Shaver, president of Wabash Scientific and consultant to Cordray, said Brainard took legal action just a day after he met with Carmel’s Street Dept. to clear everything up. “We talked for an hour,” he said. “I even brought donuts.” He was surprised to see a lawsuit the next day with a news release quickly sent to newspapers with a statement from Brainard asking for the clerk-treasurer to “fulfill her duties.” On the other hand, Brainard said Cordray secretly “went straight to the media” to express the concerns about the special benefits tax instead of discussing the issue.

Q: Could Carmel become a ‘second-class’ city and remove the position of a clerk-treasurer? A: Yes. Second-class refers to Indiana cities with a population size of 35,000 to 599,999. Carmel has more than 85,000 residents. If Carmel opted for this, then the city council would gain two additional members, and the position of clerk-treasurer could be eliminated or split between a treasurer and a mayor-appointed controller. Nearby Fishers is one example of this type of city, and will officially become second-class in January. Source: Indiana Association of Towns and Cities For an extended look at what happened in the city’s lawsuit against the clerk-treasurer, read Adam Aasen’s City Beat blog at www.currentincarmel.com.

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“When someone does that, it is clear that this conversation is focused more on embarrassing this administration and casting doubt on our redevelopment projects rather than what we should be focusing on, which is working together to ensure successful projects for Carmel so that we can continue our positive growth and attracting economic development,” Brainard said. “I am disappointed in this action because it suggests her motives are not to find answers, but stir up controversy.”

Getting rid of the clerk-treasurer

Brainard has suggested that Carmel should become a “second-class” city, meaning the clerk-treasurer’s elected position would be replaced by a mayor-appointed financial expert. There’s also talk of running a Brainard-friendly candidate against Cordray in the next election. Sources say a candidate has been identified but that personwill wait until after the holidays to make an announcement. Shaver said that the clerk-treasurer’s office doesn’t dictate policy, but that questions need to be asked in the name of transparency. He said it’s important to highlight Cordray’s transparency, “even when she is being sued.” Cordray’s staff feels the tensions. Shaver was admiring seven plaques on Cordray’s wall for certificates of “Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.” One staff member, frustrated at the criticism, said, “If you talk to Ron Carter, [councilor and an ally of Brainard] he’d say you might as well throw those out.” To read more about this. visit www.currentincarmel.com.

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FR O M   T H E BACKSHOP Is it a glitch or just error creep? Just as we were talking about how the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles had improved tremendously – even transforming itself into a friendly, easy-to-use outlet – came the news last week that some drivers have been asked to return some of the dough they were refunded when being overcharged on excise taxes. Oops! A BMV spokesman said it was “human error” that led to a temporary $60,000 windfall among 254 registered driver’s license holders. The money will be returned or recaptured. We all make mistakes and it’s not the end of the world, but after years of improvements under the governorship of Mitch Daniels, glitches have surfaced, including this latest one. The BMV has said it overcharged approximately $29 million in excise taxes. And then there was a class-action lawsuit that claimed the BMV dinged drivers by $30 million to the minus side. Just less than five million Hoosier drivers were refunded $3.50 to $15 apiece in a settlement. We’re in that group, although the check has yet to arrive. It will. What’s most important is that the mess be cleaned up and in an expedient way. Maybe there needs to be a new set of tighter controls. Remember, that money doesn’t belong to state government; it belongs to all of us. True enough, it is distributed to municipalities across the state annually, but errors are errors and they should be contained, if not eliminated, at all costs as it is our dough. So, what’s the process, what’s the system? The leadership at the BMV and on up the ladder might want to ask that question. ••• As much as we truly love the season, it has been humorous, really – even laughable – with respect to the unsolicited national retailer emails we have been getting. They almost all seem to tout “the deal of the holidays,” “it won’t get better than this,” “the lowest price of the year,” etc. And we know well enough that those e-mails will repeat several times … right up to Dec. 24. For now, we’ll just remain amused. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

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Black Friday almost has become a holiday in itself. It is easier to find a parking spot at church on Easter Sunday than one at Target during the “shopping season.” Retailers register the vast majority of their sales during the period; and many credit it with their very survival. Media routinely report on the travails of our consumerism with many hosting live remotes designed to fuel the frenzy. Connecticut Democrat State Rep. Matt Lesser again this year is advancing legislation in his state to require that retailers be closed on Thanksgiving Day – emulating existing laws in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Maine. One can find the story wedged between reports of where to buy the hottest toys and electronics. Lesser waxes poetic about the plight of employed retailers who are expected to be at their posts early. His empathy does not extend to those of us in health care, public safety, entertainment, filling station, or other infrastructure roles. As social mores evolve, we have slowly ac-

cepted as fact the Sunday work day. Retailers that provide the day for observation of religious beliefs (or the NFL) are now imagined to be quaint – or even as right-wing zealots. In a world where labor is already heavily regulated, does more intervention benefit anyone? Our collective memories of “over the river and through the woods” to commune with family on this day custom designed for the purpose may simply be echoes of another time. But has our nostalgia distorted our recall? For me, memories include Thanksgiving starting especially early to get in chores before starting the work of preparing the big meal. Perhaps Lesser should have required that the animals skip a day of feed or that the weather always remain temperate – or arrest the farmers themselves. We could have used a few extra hours of sleep. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.

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

– Gen. George Patton

As I waited for my dermatologist in nothing but a mauve paper gown and my undergarments, I realized I’d sunk to a new low in personal hygiene. Dirt under my fingernails, braid-able leg hair, sandpaper-like knee caps and remnants of two-month-old coral polish on my toes screamed “I don’t give a schtick!” What was wrong with me? Sure it was a Saturday morning and I’d already completed several errands by the time I arrived, but even for a busy mom, this was a new low. It’s not like I didn’t know I’d be practically naked in front of a veritable stranger; I was there for my annual ginger-skin check-up to make sure I hadn’t acquired “the cancer” during the last year of desperately trying to achieve a tan while diligently wearing 30 SPF or higher sunscreen. As a red-head with green eyes and a family history of melanoma, I take skin care very seriously. But I found it weird that I had totally ignored my “presentation,” as I normally spend at least a half-day primping and prepping for my ob/gyn visit. I was so embarrassed by my state of nonpulled-togetherness that the first thing I blurted out when she began her examination was an apology: “I’m so sorry you’re seeing me like this! At least I showered!” And to her credit, her reply was almost believable: “No worries. It doesn’t bother me in the slightest.” Maybe not, but afterward, still smarting from the shot of liquid nitrogen to the schnoz (she did find one small actinic keratosis, which can develop into cancer if not treated . . . curse you, daywalker skin!), I couldn’t help but consider my total lack of effort prior to this appointment. And then it hit me, sure as the 18-degree temperature had when I’d first walked outside earlier. It wasn’t that I’m self-confident enough to not care what she thinks, nor that I hadn’t had the time to “make amends.” It was simply this: Winter had arrived! That’s why I hadn’t touched a razor since Halloween, why I am shedding skin faster than our anole lizard, and most definitely why I’ve not paid close attention to my nails in months. If I’m wearing jeans and wool socks and boots 24/7, there’s simply no need to keep things in summer shape. In fact, I find that a little extra hair on the leg acts much like the down feathers on a duck! Still, cold weather is no excuse for letting my appearance go the way of my snow-birding in-laws. (That’s south, people!) For the sake of my children, my husband and my kind-hearted dermatologist, I must, at the very least, moisturize and shave. Peace out.

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

As soon as the Herdmans arrive for Christmas pageant rehearsal, they cause a scene and commotion in front of the other children and director Grace Bradley (Nikki McConnell). (Photos by Robert Herrington)

This holiday show is naughty and nice By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Westfield Playhouse’s upcoming holidaythemed performance, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” has theater eight families sharing the local theater’s stage. “The show is wonderful for families and this is the time people do things as a family,” said director Bobbi Van Van Howe Howe. “Most of the kids in the cast have a parent or older sibling in the show. I try to make it a family thing, especially around Christmas.” The McConnells of Westfield had no idea they would share the stage together when they first came to tryouts. “They brought their son to audition, I asked them to read and then they had parts,” Van Howe said. Instead of driving their son, C.J., to rehearsals, Chris and Nikki McConnell of Westfield are acting alongside him. “We haven’t been in a play since high school,” Chris said. “It’s been about 20 years since I’ve done this. … I didn’t think we’d have this much fun.” “It’s been a real bonding experience for the three of us as a family,” Nikki said. When the family isn’t at the playhouse, they rehearse lines together at home. “I only have five lines. I help them out by reading other people’s lines,” C.J. said. “When I have to

Celebration of Lights – Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr., will offer holiday celebrations, light concessions and a story from Santa Claus starting at 6:30 p.m. Dec. FISHERS 6. Arrive early to catch a special guest appearance by Lauren Lowrey with Ashton Wolf, and stick around for a performance by the Fishers High School Choir. Children can enjoy visiting with reindeer, stopping by local business booths and enjoying hot chocolate and cookies while Santa Claus reads “The Night Before Christmas.” For more information, visit www.fisherschamber.com. The 12 Houses of Christmas – Noblesville Preservation Alliance’s will kick off its annual event on NOBLESVILLE Dec. 5. The event is 6 to 9 p.m. through Dec. 31. This fun and engaging holiday driving tour will focus on the exterior of 12 showcase homes, each from one of Noblesville’s historic neighborhoods. For more information, call 426-1672 or visit www.noblesvillepreservation.com.

Beth Bradley (Leah Kerkhoff), left, and Alice Wendlekin (Audrey Duprey) get in a heated argument about the Herdmans behavior in “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”

be angry at her and she gives me a face, I start to smile.” The McConnells star as a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant, faced with casting the Herdman kids, probably the most inventively awful kids in history. They lie, steal, smoke cigars, swear and hit small children. So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant. None of the Herdmans has ever heard the Christmas story before and their interpretation of the tale has many people up in arms. But the mayhem and fun will make this year’s pageant the most unusual anyone has

seen and, just possibly, the best one ever. “My favorite part of it is it explains Christmas very well – what it really is and isn’t about,” Van Howe said. “It makes a big impact on my heart. … Every one of them is a juvenile delinquent, but they aren’t incapable of having compassion and realizing the Christmas story.” The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson • Westfield Playhouse, 1836 Ind. 32 West • 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14 • Cost: $12 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens • 896-2707 • www. westfieldplayhouse.org

Westfield in Lights – The annual Christmas celebration in downtown Westfield includes the city tree WESTFIELD lighting, Santa House, live nativity scene, horse drawn carriage rides, gingerbread house display, live music and entertainment, a live reindeer and marketplace with food and boutique vendors. The event is 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6. For more information, call 804-3000 or visit www. westfield.in.gov. A Christmas Carol – The performance by the Zionsville Radio Players is a mock radio broadcast in zionsVILLE which actors play multiple characters and sound effects, will be performed live at 8 p.m. Dec. 5, and 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W. Oak St. It is approximately 75 minutes and suitable for families. For more information, call 3398797. Cost is a $5 suggested donation.

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Zionsville Community High School Holiday Concert • The talented bands, orchestras and choirs of ZCHS present their year’s biggest show just in time for the holidays. Start a new tradition by attending this concert that will herald in lots of Christmas cheer. • Zionsville Performing Arts Center, 1000 Mulberry St., Zionsville • Tonight at 7 p.m.; Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. • Tickets $5.00 • www.ZvillePerformingArts.org

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Gifted 2014 at Nickel Plate Arts • Visit the fine arts and hand-made goods exhibition at Nickel Plate Arts and consider purchasing some of the unique, locally made pieces for gift giving. • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • Today from noon to 5 p.m.; Dec. 5 from noon to 5 p.m.; Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free admission • 452-3690. • www.nickelplatearts.org Santa’s House on the Noblesville Square • Kids are welcome to visit Santa’s house on the courthouse square and tell him what they want for Christmas. Parents are allowed to take pictures. • One Hamilton Square, Noblesville • Tonight from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Dec. 6 and 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. • Free • 776-6367 • www.cityofnoblesville.org

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3rd Annual Holiday Lights Historic Neighborhood Tour • Noblesville’s “Twelve Houses of Christmas” will be decked out for Christmas. Purchase a map at Nickel Plate Arts, tour the homes at your convenience and vote for your favorite. • Maps available at 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • Tour is from Dec. 5 through 31 • Maps are $1, tour is free • 426-1672 • www.nickelplatearts.org Carmel Community Players Present: Kurt Vonnegut’s “Who Am I This Time?” • The Hoosier author’s take on small town America and the complicated subject of love is funny and heartwarming. • 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd., Suite 140, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. • Adults $17, $15 for seniors and students • 815-9387 • www. carmelplayers.org Gingerbread Village at Conner Prarie • Stroll through the amazing and delicious-looking holiday gingerbread house village. Marvel at the many exhibits from both amateurs and professionals. Take the time to notice all the little details and try to choose a favorite display. Kids can also stop by the indoor play area. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Today through Jan. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan 1 • Free with general admission • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org Winter Farmers Market in Carmel • Stop by the Wilfong Pavilion in Founders Park for a large selection of locally produced food and wine at the Winter Farmers Market. More than 30 vendors will be on site through March 14. No market on Dec. 27. • 11675 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Carmel • 9 a.m. to noon. • Free • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.org

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Cookies and Milk with Santa • Fishers Station Kiwanis hosts this fun event for kids at the Delaware Township Community Center. Activities include holiday stories, craft corner, letters to Santa and treats

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with milk. Proceeds benefit Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers high schools’ 2014 graduating senior scholarships. • 9094 E. 131st St., Fishers • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • $5 per child • www.fisherskiwanis.org Beef & Boards Presents: “A Christmas Carol” • Experience the timeless Yuletide tale of Dickens’s Scrooge presented as a Christmas musical complete with classic carols. This one-hour show without an intermission is perfect for an office lunch party. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Today at 1:30 p.m.; Dec. 8 at 1 and 8 p.m.; Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. • Tickets start at $24.50 • 872-9664 • http://beefandboards.com Celebration of Lights in Downtown Fishers • Bundle up and attend the tree lighting ceremony at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Listen to holiday music and view Christmas decorations while kids visit with Santa. • Downtown Fishers • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. • Free • 595-3155 • www.fishers.in.us/parks Dinner with Santa at Conner Prarie • Enjoy a delicious dinner with Santa and participate in fun holiday activities. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • 6 p.m. • $21.95 per adult, $18.95 for adult members, $11.95 for youth ages 2-12, and $9.95 per youth member. • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org Westfield in Lights • Presented by Westfield Parks and Recreation, this holiday event includes a tree lighting at 7 p.m.; carriage rides, gingerbread house display and more. • 130 Penn St., Westfield • 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. • Free • 804-3184 • www.westfield.in.gov Holiday Bazaar & Silent Auction • This fun holiday event at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics Hamilton County. Find great holiday gifts from vendors featuring jewelry, baked goods, artwork and more. Pictures with Santa will be available along with cookies and milk. • 2003 E. Pleasant St., Noblesville • 2 to 6 p.m. • Free • 571-8326 • www.specialolympicshamiltoncounty.org

sunday

Mass on Main Holiday Pop Up Shop in Carmel • A group of Indy’s Mass Ave. retailers are creating shopping opportunities in Carmel. Stop by to see displays by Silver in the City, Crimson Tate, Nurture Baby and Handmade Promenade; these special shops will be open through Dec. 31. • 110 W. Main St., Suite 130, Carmel • Today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Free • facebook.com/massonmain Country Christmas 2014 at Stonycreek Farm • ‘Tis the season to think about Christmas trees … why not take a hayride to pick out your own at Stonycreek Farm? Start a new tradition and find the perfect tree. Shop the gift shop and greenhouse for fresh wreaths, garland and pre-cut trees. • 11366 Ind. 38 East, Noblesville • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 21 • 773-3344 • www.stonycreekfarm. net

monday

Santa’s Mailbox • Two special mailboxes are set up in Fishers to make sure kids’ Christmas lists make it to the North Pole. Santa’s mailboxes are at the parks and rec office and at Town Hall. Kids of all ages up to fourth grade who drop letters in these mailboxes will get a reply from Santa so make sure the letters include a self-addressed stamped envelope. • Fishers Parks & Recreation Office, 11565 Brooks School Rd., and Fishers Town Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. • Today through Dec. 15. • Free • 595-3150 • www.fishers.in.us

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Carmel High School Symphony Orchestra has received a crowning achievement by being invited to perform at The Midwest music Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference in Chicago. This is the largest music conference of its kind with a focus on education trends in music. This event includes more than 17,000 attendees from all states and more than 30 countries. In order to participate in this event, there is a rigorous application process that includes the reviewing of an orchestra performance recording. The application committee goes through all the applications and consists of the most notable teachers and conductors in the country. “Carmel High School Orchestra will be one of only four full symphony orchestras in the nation that have been invited to perform at this year’s conference,” said Soo Han, department chairman and director of orchestras. Not only has the Carmel Orchestra received this honor, but they also were given the opportunity to perform at Midwest with internationally renowned cellist Lynn Harrell. “Lynn Harrell is undoubtedly one of the foremost cellists in the world today, having performed with every major orchestra around

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The 10-story building overlooking the Havana Harbor bears an intentional resemblance to a famous Florida hotel. The Cuban vertravel sion has had a much more colorful past than its American relative. Havana’s Hotel Nacional lies on the site of an old battery near the seawall separating Havana from the Caribbean. Reportedly financed by mobsters using bootlegging earnings, the luxury hotel was planned in the 1920s to accommodate the growing number of Americans traveling to Havana to drink, gamble and ogle showgirls. The New York firm of McKim, Mead and White designed the hotel to mimic the Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla., its own design aping Rome’s Villa Medici. About 8,000 workers built the 426-room hotel, which opened in 1930 and became the favorite of gangsters, movie stars and assorted notables, including Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Errol Flynn, Rita Hayworth, Jean-Paul Sartre and Ernest Hemingway. In 1933, during the “Revolt of the Sergeants,” junior army officers led by a young Fulgencio Batista launched a bloody attack against senior officers living luxuriously in the hotel. In December 1946, 500 representatives of organized crime families met at the hotel for a six-day summit or-

ganized by Luciano and hotel owner Lansky, who shared the hotel’s gambling profits with Batista. Frank Sinatra provided the entertainment for the infamous conclave, fictionalized in “Godfather Part II.” After overthrowing American-supported Batista in 1959, Fidel Castro nationalized the hotel and closed its famous casino and bawdy cabaret. Castro and Che Guevara used the hotel as their headquarters during the Cuban missile crisis, protected by anti-aircraft guns positioned on the grounds. Castro refurbished the hotel in the 1990s to help expand Cuban tourism and an anti-Castro group seeking to damage the economy bombed the hotel in 1997. Today, the land on which the Hotel Nacional sits, complete with shore cannons, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The hotel’s Churchill Bar reflects Winston Churchill’s 1946 stay and a bust of Nat King Cole remembers his 1957 performances after earlier being refused entrance to the hotel because of his race. Mirroring eight decades of Cuban history, the hotel remains a sentimental favorite of Russian diplomats.

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aged self-presentation.” Also in 2013, Salon columnist Daniel Rigney penned an unflattering look at the spread of so-called “so-sentences,” which he deemed a “verbal virus.” New York Times writer Anand Giridharadas in 2010 traces the origin of these “so-sentences” to the tech sector via a 1999 book on Silicon Valley by journalist Michael Lewis (“The New New Thing”). Giridharadas suggests that “so” appeals to the mind of a programmer, who writes code in a certain, logical order and might, therefore, order his speech the same way. Is there anything to that notion? Should you avoid starting sentences with “so?” If you believe some critics, it makes you sound like you’re reading from a script – not a great idea when you’re trying to speak genuinely. Then again, others say it helps create an appearance of logical connection between statements – good if you’re trying to convince someone of something. My advice would be the same as in most situations: consider your message, consider your audience and modify your language as appropriate.

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