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Cub Scouts honored / P15 • 96th St. traffic woes / P20 • YMI trains firefighters / P21 Whenever I feel like I’m being an absent father, I do apologize to my son and just say, “I’ve got something to work on that’s very, very important and one day this will be over with, but until then I can’t take you to things. I can’t take you to movies. I can’t take you to the ballpark. I can’t go to the (Cincinnati) Reds games like we always used to go to. I can’t do it.” And of course, that’s what happened during the campaign too, thinking I’d make it all up once the campaign was over. Of course I still can’t do that yet. So that’s half of what I’m fighting for.Before we get to that, one thing I want to point out, which is rarely reported, is my original home down around Corydon and New Albany. I’m originally from a Democrat family. I was politically aware at a young age in general, but because I’ve got a large Democrat family that helped me to (understand) if there was a difference of opinion about politics, I was always respectful of that. ... but I’d always tell people, I don’t want any of you to do anything that’s going to hurt someone’s livelihood. I don’t want anyone to do anything like file for a prosecutor or attorney general, or the disciplinary commission, because that is what is what gets people not to want to run for office and that is what gets people not to want to vote. I said, no matter how bad things get, it can get bad to a certain point, but there’s a certain point to where you don’t go past. BecauseTuesday then itNovember becomes uncivilized. Now, as to the timeline: You know, the one thing I did that probably did not help 1, 2011 me, but as a citizen I’m very proud to have done this, was … there was a feeling among many factions that (former Hamilton County Prosecutor) Sonia Leerkamp needed to just retire and go away. I was friends with (Leerkamp) for years, but I felt that she burned a lot of bridges with the (Hamilton) County Council, when she called them extortionists, because hers was the only office that would not file work reviews for their employees, and I thought she had a horrible record on (sex crime cases). I believed as a citizen and as a county chairman that she and her executive staff were incompetent, and they didn’t work well with the county council. And that’s why I met with a man named Paul Felix several times. I felt I had to get Felix to run. Sonia told one of my good friends that, “I’m going to get him someday for this,” meaning me. And she sent letters to every precinct committeeman attacking me for supporting Felix, even though in past years I’d supported her. And then she lost that primary, and everybody was fairly happy. When the charges were filed against me by Greg Purvis and then by Vop Osili, one thing to understand is that this practice had been done by Democrats in the past against other local officials and nothing was ever done, no matter what the merits of the case were. It didn’t matter if you were a county chairman, or if you were an elected official currently, Sonia never went after anybody. It didn’t matter how bad it was. She simply didn’t do it. Or she called a grand jury and found a way to make sure they were given a “no” bill. So at the time I thought, Here they go again, filing yet another thing and this is ridiculous. because. No. 1, I didn’t do anything wrong and, No. 2, prosecutors across the state have priorities. They go after people that are dangers to society. They don’t spend their time letting three special prosecutors go after somebody for something like this. So here we are. I get this phone call to tell me that Vop, my Democrat opponent was in my office and (an Indianapolis television station) was there with him. The caller’s observation, or point to me was, “Charlie, I think it’s payback time.” And then a couple hours later, they announce they’re going to pick special prosecutors. Now you have to understand, this is six weeks before statewide election. Nobody does this. (Leerkamp’s) office doesn’t do anything quickly. I mean, look at their record on protecting rape victims. They don’t work this quickly. But they worked with greased lightning on this one. They decided to pick (special prosecutors) so quickly, right before the election, so the Democrats could run ads like the “Sorry Charlie” ads and have all the headlines they created, but here’s the thing though … we have a five-year statute of limitations on some of these things. What was the big hurry six weeks before an election to start on this when no other prosecutor in the state would?The problem is, and the biggest regret I have - and I don’t know how I would have dealt with this differently - but what I really regret is the fact that I didn’t take a step back and look at the situation. It’s been widely reported out of the entertainment of (an Indianapolis newspaper) about my wife’s debts. My wife had a hard life. ... I wanted to take care of the woman I intended to marry ... . I don’t regret helping my fiancée, but what I do regret is that I should have taken a step back and realized, for example, that the fact that someone did use her name and Social Security number to set up bills in places she never lived, or racked up bills in places she no longer lived, that it would mean I would have to put my name on bills, which they’re now using against me. When you’re trying to help somebody that needs help, when you know you’re going to get married - and this is something the media will not report - when she has two children and I have a child - a 6-year-old, a 10-year-old and a 14-year-old - you need to do what is in the best interest of those children. There is no darn way that I’m going to live (out of his district with Michelle before they wed) every day until I get married. That is just the right thing to do. I respect

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FROM THE BACKSHOP Lift station failure brings swift reaction It is our opinion that town officials moved at light speed in preventing what could have been a horrific ecological disaster with last week’s lift station incident. Orders to close parks and prevent watershed contamination were issued quickly, especially for the area near 116th Street and Brooks School Road, where Brooks School Park is situated, as well as at Cumberland Park. The lift station failure caused a sewage backup. The town’s parks department and Hamilton Southeastern Utilities are managing the cleanup work and have pinpointed areas where contaminated soil will be treated. The parks will remain closed until officials are satisfied the areas are safe. This is a prudent move by officials. They are erring completely on the side of public safety and are to be commended for their decisions and efforts. For progress reports, you may visit www.fishers.in.us. ••• Election Day is Nov. 8, and we’ll get you ready with our election guide in our Nov. 5 edition. We’ll have what we believe to be everything you need to make educated decisions once you enter the voting booth. And please do remember to vote, as it’s your right and responsibility. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lest you believe otherwise, every vote counts. •••

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg OK, what we know about golf you can stuff into a thimble and have enough room to pack in there what we know about time travel. But we know this much: The Hamilton Southeastern High School girls golf team won the state championship recently, and that’s a major accomplishment. Congrats, Royals! ••• Awards titled for Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Employee of the Year and Lifetime Achievement (honoring a charter member) are up for grabs in the 10th annual Fishers Chamber of Commerce Pillar Awards. Nominations are due by Nov. 15. Winners will be announced at the awards luncheon on Jan. 18. Visit www.fisherschamber. com to attempt to make it happen for your nominee(s).

November is ‘What have I gotten myself into?’ month COMMENTARY By Jordan Fischer By the time you read this, I will, theoretically, have figured out something worth writing 50,000 words about. As I sit here now, though, on this nice, warm October day… I have nothing. I briefly flirted with the idea of doing something with an animal protagonist like a boll weevil, or maybe a capybara. Capybaras are the world’s largest rodent. Also, they share the distinction with the beaver of being the only two mammals ever declared fish by the Vatican (for purely dietary reasons, of course). I only fact checked that a little, so if you’re a platypus fanatic and they were briefly declared fish during the 18th Century or something… I’m sorry. And you should probably find a new hobby. For those of you who didn’t read last week’s rantings, or who simply aren’t amused by my vast knowledge of rodentia, the long and short

of it is that I’ll be subjecting myself to the tortures of National Novel Writing Month again this November, in an attempt to write 50,000 words (or go crazy trying). As promised, I’ve made an account so you can follow along with whatever small amount of progress I make. The website is www.nanowrimo.org, my account name, since I’m a creative fella, is JFischer. I even uploaded an appropriately angsty photo of myself, since I’m an “artist” and all. If you’re participating this year, feel free to add me as a “writing buddy.” I’m always happy to commiserate about how little writing I’m getting done. Now all that’s left is to figure out what this book is about…

I briefly flirted with the idea of doing something with an animal protagonist like a boll weevil, or maybe a capybara. They’re the world’s largest rodent.

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Holiday hopelessness COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson I can’t believe I’m already saying this, but the holidays are stressing me out. Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, and Christmas is looming in the background. I have starting losing sleep over upcoming family get-togethers, gift shopping and general winter madness. What gives? I’m going to take the liberty of blaming my parents for this first round of holiday jitters. Normally, we go over the (Ohio) River and through the woods (a neighborhood with mature trees) to the grandparents’ house on Thanksgiving and spend the weekend with my side of the family. We devour fowl, we watch Lifetime, we even place a few bets at Churchill Downs. This is Kentucky, people, where bourbon, tobacco and ponies reign supreme. But, noooo, this year Mom and Dad are heading to sunny and geriatric-friendly Florida, leaving me and my four siblings home-forthe-holiday-less. So my twin will stay in Los Angeles, my younger sister will be in Columbus, another in Louisville and the baby of the family will travel to Cleveland to be with her boyfriend. Where does that leave me? Here in Indy, I guess. But Doo’s parents are also in Florida, which is actually irrelevant because Turkey Day is supposed to be about my family. So now it looks like I’ll get a double dose of my in-laws, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it’s just not

the way it’s supposed to be: My way and with my mommy and daddy! Christmas shopping? Usually I’d have all the kids’ shopping nearly finished by now, nieces and nephews in the works, and plans for parents completed. This year? Zip. Nada. I haven’t purchased one Barbie doll, Lego set or black pair of socks. I have yet to waste hours on Amazon, or Craig’s List searching for an antique doo-hickey for Grams’ thing-a-ma-bob. I haven’t even compiled a disgustingly detailed list yet. I’m chalking up the delay in maternal obligation to my job and the IRS. This making-a-living thing is really getting in the way of my enjoying-life thing. Added to the anxiety are the admittedly self-inflicted stress inducers: several baby showers, work parties, the obligatory New Year’s Eve celebration, and two very large birthdays for me and Doo. We both turn 40 in January. Uh-oh, there go my heart palpitations. Deep breaths. What’s a girl to do? Why, vent to her beloved readers and calm the heck down. After all, the holiday season just wouldn’t be the same without anxiety-induced insomnia, right? So let’s get this party started early. Peace out.

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Understand emotions in conflict COMMENTARY By Doug Jeschke It’s not much of a stretch to say that our emotions play a significant role in determining how our conflicts go. When I find myself in conflict with a friend or relative, my anxiety, anger, guilt and even fear roll around in me, just looking for an opportunity to spill over and do whatever damage they might. Just ask my wife. When I’m frustrated about some minor irritation that I’ve let build up and build up (usually because I’ve avoided the issue, hoping it would go away) I’m not very pleasant to be around. But understanding how emotions affect us in conflict situations is important for more reasons than just having an explanation for obnoxious behavior. Our emotions actually go a long way in influencing if and how we will be able to resolve our conflicts. Negative emotions, like fear, anger, and resentment have an effect on our brains that make resolving conflicts very difficult. These emotions narrow our focus, keeping us from looking outside of the cause of the hurt. Negative emotions prevent us from considering positive aspects of potential solutions to the conflict. They make it hard to think outside the box in any way – and that is usually what it takes to resolve conflicts and disagreements. For example, my wife never helps out with our two cats. I recognize that she is a dog per-

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Getting inked Barbie-style COMMENTARY By Susan Bryant Ever wondered if you’re “too old” to get a tattoo? Well, Barbie just got one and she’s 52! The latest incarnation of Barbie, manufactured by Mattel, is a “rock chick” with pink hair, leopard leggings and tattoos on her neck, chest and arm. The skin art has some parents in an uproar about what kind of message a tattooed Barbie doll sends to young girls. Controversy is familiar territory for Barbie though. Her unrealistic body proportions have drawn criticism for years. If she was a real person, she would be 5’ 9” tall, measure 36-18-33 and weigh 110 pounds. Her body mass index would make her anorexic. She might even topple over from her disproportionally endowed chest. Despite these physical challenges, she has managed to become an ambassador for world peace, paleontologist, plastic surgeon, jet pilot and astronaut. Not bad for someone who once uttered, “Math class is tough!” Now she just wants to be a “funky fashionista” according to Mattel. And tattoos are part of that look. She’s already been a cheerleader, cowgirl, model and princess. Is this latest version really so much of a departure from what we expect from Barbie? I think there are several questions here: First,

what do we think tattoos say about a person? Not that long ago, getting a tattoo was pretty risqué - a counter-culture statement suggesting a rougher element. A person with a tattoo, especially a woman, was categorized in a certain (negative) way. Now, tattoos are much more main-stream. Moms have butterfly tattoos on their ankles or their children’s names on their arms. I once saw a woman with a rather large Tweety Bird on her calf – not very menacing. Is a Barbie with body ink suggesting or endorsing anything to children that they don’t already see in everyday life? Or is it the fact that a tattooed Barbie is a toy marketed to children that gets under our skin (no pun intended)? Second, how seriously do we consider the effect of any version of a Barbie doll on our girls? Do her positive traits, like being an astronaut, really make girls feel like they too can become an astronaut? Or are her negative traits too overwhelming, like her idealized body proportions telling girls their own bodies don’t measure up? Whose message carries more weight about image and accomplishment – parents or society? Finally, if Ken had tattoos, would anyone care? Susan Bryant is a freelance writer and mother of two in Fishers. You can reach her at susanbryant7@gmail.com

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EXCLUSIVE REPORT: CHARLIE WHITE’s turmoil

In its continuing work to bring high-profile interviews and reporting on and about some of our most interesting citizens, public and private, Current presents the following exclusive, one-on-one discussion between Terry Anker, its associate editor, and Charlie White, the embattled Indiana secretary of state. The conversation, which included his new bride, Michelle, raised questions ranging from the personal to his all-too-public legal and political battles. The following is a transcript of their words – edited only for space and style. The words and opinions are theirs entirely. Because of the continuing litigation, the questions were intentionally not aimed at legal strategy, precise legal issues or the attorney representing White, ex-Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi. Instead, they were intended to allow the Whites to share their story.

Current: What do you tell your kids about this period? Michelle White: Well, you know we don’t

watch the local news and we’re hoping that they’re Michelle and Charlie White at their home in Fishers. still oblivious. My oldest daughter is the one that gets feedback from her friends, but they are very supportive. She’s Day weekend 2010, and it was one of the best days of my life. You know, it still is. Six weeks before the election was over, I was 14 now and it’s actually kind of sad because one of her good guy just looking forward to leaving town and having a real honeyfriends wanted to be in politics until this thing came up. My son moon. That’s what I was planning on doing. I didn’t plan on this. is so young that he’s just happy-go-lucky; and with Charlie’s boy, ... So, we haven’t really gotten to our newlywed stage yet. We’ve I know his mom talks with him. I just try to make it as normal always said that when this is over, we’re going to get remarried as possible for the kids even though after work Charlie’s at home and we’re going to start this over again and just press the reset doing his research. button and do a do-over. Charlie White: Whenever I feel like I’m being an absent faMW: It just feels like our life has been put on pause, and it’s ther, I do apologize to my son and just say, “I’ve got something to always lingering in the back of our mind, this whole process that work on that’s very, very important and one day this will be over we have to go through. with, but until then I can’t take you to things. I can’t take you to (At this point Michelle White leaves the conversation to go to movies. I can’t take you to the ballpark. I can’t go to the (Cincinwork.) nati) Reds games like we always used to go to. I can’t do it.”

And of course, that’s what happened during the campaign too, thinking I’d make it all up once the campaign was over. Of course I still can’t do that yet. So that’s half of what I’m fighting for. Current: How did the two of you meet and fall in love? MW: He didn’t ask me out to dinner again soon enough (after

their first blind date), so I kind of made the first move. I mean even though our professional lives are completely different, what we believe in for our family and what we like to do for fun is the same. And, he wanted a normal (non-political) life when he comes home from work, and he found that in me. CW: Actually, I knew she was the one because I was willing to give up politics for her. Whatever I had to do, I thought, it was okay, so I knew she was the right one. Current: As newlyweds, what’s next for your family? CW: First of all, let me go back to before we were newlyweds.

Michelle was very understanding that I was gone all the time, and through the whole process of actually getting married, meaning, when can Charlie slow down enough to get a wedding together and miss being (Hamilton County Republican chairman), Fishers Town Council, trying to do stuff for my former employer and running for statewide office. We had to postpone it to Memorial

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Current: How did the case unfold? CW: Before we get to that, one thing I want to point out,

which is rarely reported, is my original home down around Corydon and New Albany. I’m originally from a Democrat family. I was politically aware at a young age in general, but because I’ve got a large Democrat family that helped me to (understand) if there was a difference of opinion about politics, I was always respectful of that. ... but I’d always tell people, I don’t want any of you to do anything that’s going to hurt someone’s livelihood. I don’t want anyone to do anything like file for a prosecutor or attorney general, or the disciplinary commission, because that is what gets people not to want to run for office and that is what gets people not to want to vote. I said, no matter how bad things get, it can get bad to a certain point, but there’s a certain point to where you don’t go past. Because then it becomes uncivilized. Now, as to the timeline: You know, the one thing I did that probably did not help me, but as a citizen I’m very proud to have done this, was … there was a feeling among many factions that (former Hamilton County Prosecutor) Sonia Leerkamp needed to just retire and go away. I was friends with (Leerkamp) for years, but I felt that she burned a lot of bridges with the (Hamilton) County Council, when she called them extortionists, because hers was the only office that would not file work reviews for their employees, and I thought she had a horrible record on (sex crime cases). I believed as a citizen and as a county chairman that she and her executive staff were incompetent, and they didn’t work

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well with the county council. And that’s why I met with a man named Paul Felix several times. I felt I had to get Felix to run. Sonia told one of my good friends that, “I’m going to get him someday for this,” meaning me. And she sent letters to every precinct committeeman attacking me for supporting Felix, even though in past years I’d supported her. And then she lost that primary, and everybody was fairly happy. When the charges were filed against me by Greg Purvis and then by Vop Osili, one thing to understand is that this practice had been done by Democrats in the past against other local officials and nothing was ever done, no matter what the merits of the case were. It didn’t matter if you were a county chairman, or if you were an elected official currently, Sonia never went after anybody. It didn’t matter how bad it was. She simply didn’t do it. Or she called a grand jury and found a way to make sure they were given a “no” bill. So at the time I thought, Here they go again, filing yet another thing and this is ridiculous. No. 1, I didn’t do anything wrong and, No. 2, prosecutors across the state have priorities. They go after people that are dangers to society. They don’t spend their time letting three special prosecutors go after somebody for something like this. So here we are. I get this phone call to tell me that Vop, my Democrat opponent was in my office and (an Indianapolis television station) was there with him. The caller’s observation, or point to me was, “Charlie, I think it’s payback time.” And then a couple hours later, they announce they’re going to pick special prosecutors.

Now you have to understand, this is six weeks before statewide election. Nobody does this. (Leerkamp’s) office doesn’t do anything quickly. I mean, look at their record on protecting rape victims. They don’t work this quickly. But they worked with greased lightning on this one. They decided to pick (special prosecutors) so quickly, right before the election, so the Democrats could run ads like the “Sorry Charlie” ads and have all the headlines they created, but here’s the thing though … we have a five-year statute of limitations on some of these things. What was the big hurry six weeks before an election to start on this when no other prosecutor in the state would?

Current: Some have claimed that this prosecution is disproportionately aggressive. If you agree, why do you believe it to be so? CW: Well, I’ve maintained from the beginning that we’ve bro-

ken no laws and ... the law was there to protect people that are in transition. And that’s why I won the recount decision three to nothing with three judges. The three judges on the case were all attorneys and one of them was a former Democrat judge here in Hamilton County, Buddy Pylitt. So when you look at the law and you apply all of the current controlling case laws, it’s all on my side. But the problem is when the media will not report what the law is. Now, they didn’t mind that Evan Bayh - all this law that we have today is because of Evan Bayh - he was secretary of state and an attorney when he ran for governor when they

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Now every time I bring up Evan Bayh’s name, the same people in the media who covered that case want to have amnesia and act like it never happened because my dad wasn’t a senator and I’m just a regular average middle-income citizen. I don’t have a political pedigree. And every time I talk about Evan Bayh they say, “Well that’s Evan Bayh.” Well, who cares; he’s a citizen. But most importantly, if we’re all concerned about this now … remember on Evan Bayh’s case that he stopped being a senator on Dec. 31, 2010. He lives in D.C., his wife lives in D.C., and the man voted by absentee ballot in Indianapolis. He claims as a homestead an $80,000 home in Indianapolis that he does not live in. He lives in D.C. in a $2.3 million home. My point is, I’m not saying Evan Bayh is committing voter fraud, I’m saying,

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What White is confronting Secretary of State Charlie White is facing seven felony counts after a special Grand Jury was convened earlier this year to look into possible criminal charges when White’s legal residence in Fishers was questioned. Those seven charges, which were announced March 3, include: Count 1: Submission of a false, fictitious or fraudulent registration application – a Class D felony. The Grand Jury said White knowingly or intentionally sent a voter registration change of address form on Feb. 23, 2010, to the Hamilton County Board of Voter Registration representing his new address was 7527 Broad Leaf Lane in Fishers, when he knew he would be living at 13086 Overview Drive in Fishers at the time of the next election, which was the 2010 primary election. Count 2: Perjury – a Class D felony. On Feb. 23, 2010, the Grand Jury said White committed the offense of perjury by knowingly or intentionally making a false material statement under oath or affirmation knowing that his voter registration change of address form was false. Count 3: Fraud on a financial institution – a Class C felony. The Grand Jury said on Feb. 26, 2010, White knowingly executed a scheme or artifice to obtain money, funds or property owned by or under the custody or control of a state or federally-chartered insured financial institution by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations or promises. The jury felt that in a real estate closing transaction White represented an intention to reside at 13086 Overview Dr. within 30 days of Feb. 26, 2010, and said that misrepresentation was material for White to obtain the loan

and more favorable interest rate. Count 4: Voting in other district – a Class D felony. On May 4, 2010, the Grand Jury said White committed the offense of voting in other district by voting in Delaware Township Precinct 12 – indicating that he resided at 7527 Broad Leaf Lane – when in fact he was living at 13086 Overlook Dr. at the time, which is located in Fishers Fall Creek Township Precinct 5. Count 5: Procuring, casting or tabulating a false, fictitious or fraudulent ballot – a Class D felony. The Grand Jury said that on May 4, 2010, White intentionally cast a vote in Fishers at Delaware Township Precinct 12 when he was residing in Fall Creek Township Precinct 5. Count 6: Perjury – a Class D felony. On May 18, 2010, the Grand Jury said White committed perjury by stating on his marriage license application to the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office, and under affirmation of the truth, that his residence was 7527 Broad Leaf Lane in Fishers when it was 13086 Overlook Dr. in Fishers. Count 7: Theft – a Class D felony. The Grand Jury said from Nov. 5, 2009, to Sept. 28, 2010, White committed theft by taking his pay as a Fishers Town Council member for District 2 when he did not reside in that council district. Under Indiana law, White’s one Class C felony count carries a penalty upon conviction of a fixed term between two and eight years in prison. Each of White’s six Class D felony counts carries a penalty of six months to three years in prison. All seven felony counts carry a fine of up to $10,000.

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Current: Regardless of the outcome of this case, how do you move on with your lives? CW: It’s obviously been challenging. Having

said that when we’re done with this, no matter what the outcome is, we’ve always said it’s wherever God wants us to be. But you don’t give up just because, to a lot of the mainstream media, it’s entertaining, or that they’re getting bored with it or they don’t understand the law and they don’t want to report it. Part of their story is that they just want this guy to go. Literally, for the Democrats and some of the people in the media, I think, the fairy tale end to the story would be if my family and I would just simply curl up into a ball and die. We will not do that for their entertainment.

would be that the case be dropped. I want to get on with my life. I want to start the marriage that I began. I haven’t even been able to have a honeymoon yet. I’d like to be able to go on a honeymoon. I’d like to be able to spend time with my son again. I’d like to be able to spend time with (Michelle’s) kids again. The other thing that’s still very important is that the longer that this drags out, this is not good for our elections process or our campaign process because the more this goes on … we can’t have people not wanting to vote or run for office because of what happened to me. I don’t want them thinking that they’re going to have to talk to their wives and their family if they think they’re going to win and you have someone who’s sour grapes who might lose and they’re going to end up being like me and spending nearly $200,000 in legal fees. But between the legal fees, between the $45,000 spent by the taxpayers for the recount commission to their executive director and what will eventually be Charlie White being sworn in as Indiana paid special prosecutors, this will be the Secretary of State. most expensive vote in Indiana history.

Current: What is your greatest personal disappointment? CW: I really thought that as the next sec-

retary of state, I was going to be the guy that helped tone down the partisan rhetoric about certain election issues and focus on the core functions that the legislature has allowed us to work on. My disappointment was that this has caused me not to be able to do that, No. 1. No. 2, I’m very disappointed that I feel like I was kind of like a hot potato. The local prosecutor’s office, whether they had malice or not, they just had a bad media week and they just wanted to pass the hot potato to somebody else so they wouldn’t have to deal with it. Current: What is your biggest regret? CW: The problem is, and the biggest regret I

have - and I don’t know how I would have dealt with this differently - but what I really regret is the fact that I didn’t take a step back and look at the situation. It’s been widely reported out of the entertainment of (an Indianapolis newspaper) about my wife’s debts. My wife had a hard life. ... I wanted to take care of the woman I intended to marry ... . I don’t regret helping my fiancée, but what I do regret is that I should have taken a step back and realized, for example, that the fact that someone did use her name and Social Security number to set up bills in places she never lived, or racked up bills in places she no longer lived, that it would mean I would have to put my name on bills, which they’re now using against me. When you’re trying to help somebody who needs help, when you know

you’re going to get married - and this is something the media will not report - when she has two children and I have a child - a 6-year-old, a 10-year-old and a 14-year-old - you need to do what is in the best interest of those children. There is no darn way that I’m going to live (out of his district with Michelle before they wed) every day until I get married. That is just the right thing to do. I respect the wishes of the woman I love, even if it’s inconvenient. I did what was right for the children.

I regret the time I’ve spent away from my family. I regret all of the vacations I’ve missed, all of the weddings I’ve missed, the time I missed with my son, helping other people who, at the first sign of trouble, ran. I think that should be a lesson. If you ever help people get elected to office, try to just help people you’re friends with. It makes me think, My God, I’ve spent 25 years of my life helping other people locally and statewide and what did it get for me? That’s what my relatives keep asking me, “Why did you help all of these people? It didn’t do you any good.” For a complete transcript of this interview please visit youarecurrent.com

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(In back, left to right) Luke Wellington, Pack 110 Director, Augustin Luis II, Den 5 Leader, Scott Clabaugh, Executive Scout Director for Crossroads Council. (In front, left to right) Scouts Ethan Sosnowski, Augustin Luis III, AJ Valerio, Ryan Elick, Jake Robeson, Seth Wilson and Justin Geiger. Not pictured: Justin Bolinder.

Fishers Cub Scouts receive National Den Award By Jordan Fischer jordan@youarecurrent.com Scouts and their leaders from Fishers Cub Scout Pack 110 Den 5 were recognized Oct. 20 with the National Den Award, presented as a ribbon for the den’s flag. The National Den Award recognizes dens that conduct a quality, year-round program, looking specifically at service projects, academics, sports, field trips, character development and camping.

Dens must maintain a minimum of 50 percent involvement from their scouts during the year. Other criteria include three yearly field trips, rotating the boy/adult host team, and participation in a conservation project. The scouts are led by Luke Wellington, Pack 110 director, and Augustin Luis II, Den 5 leader. The scouts will be presented with a plaque by the Fishers Town Council at its Nov. 9 meeting in honor of their achievement.

Library welcomes new director Current in Fishers The Hamilton East Public Library has announced the appointment of Edra Waterman as its new director. Waterman began her library career at the Anderson Public Library, serving as reference librarian, adult materials selector, branch manager and eventually assistant library director. She currently serves as library director at the Plainfield-Guilford Public Library where she has been employed since 2007. Waterman’s goal has always been “to bring solid customer service values and a professional commitment to positive change and innovation

wherever I am,” Waterman said. “Great communities deserve great libraries, and I can’t wait to get to know the staff and communities of HEPL,” said Waterman. “I look forward to becoming part of a new team of dedicated people committed to finding ways to inspire, create and and deliver the most innovative, relevant library services possible.” When she joins the Hamilton East Public Library staff on Jan. 1, Waterman will become just the fifth director in the library’s more than 100-year history. She follows David Cooper who retired in March after 31 years of service to Indiana’s libraries.

Vote: Make your voice heard Current in Fishers There are only seven days left for absentee/ early voting. You can vote absentee/early for the Nov. 8 Municipal General by going to the Election Office in the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center, 1 Hamilton County Square in downtown Noblesville. Voters will cast ballots on the same type of electronic voting equipment that is used at the polls on Election Day. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. now through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to noon Monday. All mailed-in ballots must be received by the Elections Office on or before noon next Tuesday. Polling precincts will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. next Tuesday. Voters can visit www. hamiltoncounty.in.gov to view their sample ballot and confirm their voting location. For questions about voter registration, call 776-9632.

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Volunteers get ready to Read UP COMMENTARY By Joan Isaac It’s not often that I get anxious, but my latest project left me awake at 3 a.m. and nervously anticipating my day. I did everything to fall back asleep. I even logged onto Facebook but decided not to post anything, because nothing good happens after midnight, even on Facebook. Why was I nervous? Months of hard work were coming to fruition. I should be celebrating the success of Read UP’s expansion into Sheridan Elementary. In my June Current in Fishers column, I posed the question, “If you could help a child succeed in school, would you?” And I am happy to report that the community responded positively to that challenge. JBS United, a Sheridan-based company that supplies swine, poultry and dairy products worldwide, heard about the need and volunteered to help launch ReadUP with both volunteers and funding. Sheridan Elementary offset some costs by providing an in -kind reading specialist and volunteer coordinator. Thirty five local Hamilton County residents volunteered to tutor. On Oct. 11, third, fourth and fifth- grade Sheridan students who are a year behind in reading started getting an additional 90 minutes of one-on-one tutoring by volunteers. The goal is to bring all students to grade level by sixth grade, so they’ll be more likely to stay in school, graduate and be equipped with the building blocks

for a better life. ReadUP has been shown to be an effective intervention for students producing reading assessment scores that are, on average, 20 percent higher than those of non-participants. During my first volunteer session, I had butterflies in my stomach. And having been up all night didn’t help. This isn’t the first time I’d been a ReadUp tutor but it was the first time that I felt apprehensive. I was assigned John, a fifth grader and Zack, a third grader. ( Children’s names have been changed to protect their identities.) Both boys walked into the room hands crossed and really wanting nothing to do with me. Was this what I feared? Was my goal of helping John and Zack read going to be put to a stop even before we opened a book? John’s session was first. It was apparent that he was struggling to read but I kept encouraging him to continue. It was difficult for me to hear him stumble over the words since my oldest son is two years younger and can read fluently. Zack’s session seemed to go much smoother. He had lots of questions and by the end was sharing stories with me about where he grew up in New York. By the end of this first ReadUp session it dawned on me why I was so nervous. John and Zack are about the same age as my boys, and I know that I wouldn’t let my own boys fail. I certainly am not going to let them fail either. To volunteer as a tutor, please visit http:// www.readupindy.org/. For questions, please contact Joan Isaac at joan.isaac@uwci.org.

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Dr. Roya Mojarrad received her first certification in pediatrics from the University of Shahid Beheshti in Iran. She has since received board certification from the Indiana Your alarm is buzzing by 6 a.m. And already, you don’t even have time to hit the snooze button. You’ve masterfully planned your day to accommodate everything and everyone without a moment to spare. Nobody has been left out. Well, nobody except for you. Putting others first is a selfless act. But when you put everyone in your life before you — all of the time — the inevitable happens: you wind up last and sometimes forgotten. So it’s important not to allow selflessness to become self-destructive. Finding time for you is a matter of health. “It’s not uncommon for women to put themselves last in line,” said Barbara Brands, MSW, LCSW, senior counselor at St.Vincent Stress Center. “However, it’s important to remember that if you don’t take time to care for yourself, it could take a toll on your ability to care for others as well.” Time constraints are stressful. And sometimes stress can motivate you to meet deadlines or get the kids to school on time. But, too much stress can weigh heavily on your wellbeing. When the responsibilities of your hectic day cause you to withdraw from your friends and family, lose your concentration, or swing from one mood to the next, you may want to consider some ways to decompress.

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Carmel’s Keystone plans could have impact on Fishers By Kevin Kane & Jordan Fischer jordan@youarecurrent.com Recently announced plans by the City of Carmel to build a roundabout at the intersection of 96th Street and Keystone Parkway could increase traffic woes for the Town of Fishers, which has its own plans for improvements to the intersection of 96th Street and Allisonville Road. About 80,000 drivers travel on this portion of Keystone Parkway per day, according to a presentation last week by the City of Carmel, and about 40,000 travel on 96th Street daily. Keystone Parkway and Allisonville Road are the only major access roads to 96th Street for northbound traffic along the 2.5 mile stretch between the two intersections. Southbound traffic can use Gray Road or Hazel Dell Parkway to reach 96th Street from 106th Street, although the two roads intersect with 96th Street only half a mile from one another. Carmel’s plan would remove the existing traffic signal at 96th Street and Keystone and construct a multi-lane teardrop roundabout on 96th Street, which would run underneath an elevated Keystone Parkway. City officials said construction could begin as early as August or September 2012, and last through 2014. The project is expected to cost just over $50 million, including construction costs, utility relocation and right-of-way acquisitions. Fishers is considering the construction of

Artist’s rendering a “Michigan Left” at the intersection of 96th Street and Allisonville Road to alleviate traffic congestion and pave the way for the River Place development, supposed to bring restaurants and multi-family housing to the area. The total intersection project is estimated to cost $9.4 million, which would be covered by bonds issued by the town and $7.75 million in projected tax-increment financing from River Place. Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said the city’s plans for the intersections are on hold for now while it explores means of paying for the project. An application by the city for a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant and federal stimulus dollars was turned down last year. Brainard said he is currently negotiating with the state on ways to fund the project, but he said he could not provide more details about these talks at this time.

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Twenty Fishers firefighters become newest YMI mentors By Jordan Fischer jordan@youarecurrent.com Twenty firefighters from the Fishers Fire Dept. became the latest group of volunteers recently to be trained as adult mentors for the Youth Mentoring Initiative, which operates programs in Fishers, Carmel and Noblesville. The Fishers-based non-profit trains and pairs adult mentors over the age of 25 with students who need extra help in academics or connecting on campus, or just “someone else to talk to,” according to Darren Heil, president and founder of YMI. “Our philosophy is, any student benefits from having a mentor, and everyone should be involved,” Heil said. “We are looking for people who will be engaged, who will listen, who will not judge. Who will be another caring adult. That’s probably the catch phrase, because we need more caring adults in the lives of our students.” Heil said he was excited about bringing the fire department onboard not simply because of the additional manpower, but because of the impact he thinks they can have. “Firemen have a great, almost automatic, in because of their career,” Heil said. “I see here the firemen kind of leading the way in getting into the schools and being great examples and role models for our kids.” This semester marks the first YMI has part-

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nered with Fishers High School to pair students with mentors, adding the school to a growing list which includes Fishers Jr. High, Noblesville High School, and the Carmel and Noblesville Options Charter Schools. Heil said YMI expects 20-30 more students to enroll in the program next semester from Fishers High School, and hopes to beef up volunteer numbers accordingly. “We train our mentors to learn how to share their life story with students, and in turn listen to their life story,” Heil said. “It’s something that can be simple, but also pretty profound.” More information about the Youth Mentoring Initiative, including how to get involved, can be found online at www.ymionline.org. Heil said he is always looking for new recruits. “With the divorce rate as high as it is, and with one in four students living in single-parent homes, in some ways, these kids are kind of relationship impoverished,” he said. “There aren’t enough adults around.”

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Coming or going? he doesn’t drive, so I’ll ask someone to take him GRAMMAR LESSON home. If I call his wife, Aunt Suzette, she’ll tell By Brandie Bohney It isn’t very often that grammatical correctness me to have someone bring him home. Again, the word choice depends on perspective. is based on perspective. A few things are based I once heard someone relate the take-andon the style manual to which one adheres and bring issue to food: you don’t order bring-out quite a few decisions can be based on formality food, you order take-out and audience. But perspective? Not so much. I once heard someone relate the take- food. It’s take-out food But one specific exam- and-bring issue to food: you don’t order because you take it away from the restaurant and ple of when perspective bring-out food, you order take-out food. take it home. I think the should have everything analogy would work betto do with word choice is ter if delivery services were referred to as bringthe difference between take and bring. in food since the restaurant is bringing the food I hear take and bring confused all the time. to you (at least from your perspective). That And there’s good reason for that, really. It’s not would clear it up entirely, would it not? always immediately obvious which word should So really, it’s all about whether what you’re be used. But there is an easy way to remember talking about is coming or going. And speaking which word to use when, and it depends enof coming and going, those words also abide by tirely on your perspective. the same rules. I ask you to come to the party. For instance, if I want Uncle Albert at my You decide to go. I tell you to bring Uncle Alparty, but Al doesn’t drive, I need someone to bert. You stop to bring him with you. bring him. He’s coming to me, and I’m stayNow if we can just get that new bring-in deing put, so from my perspective, the word of choice is bring. From Uncle Albert’s perspective, livery service. though, the word choice changes. He wants to come to my party, but he doesn’t drive, so he Brandie Bohney is a grammar needs someone to take him there. enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarIf you flip the situation a bit, and Uncle Alrelated question, please email her at bert is being a cranky sourpuss at my otherwise bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com. awesome party, I’ll want him to leave. But again,

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Chase Stout, manager, Yat’s Where do you like to eat? Scotty’s Lakehouse What do you eat there? They’ve got about 15 different burgers. So, I always have a burger. What do you like about Scotty’s Lakehouse? My wife and I like the a la carte items. They have different kinds of fries, different kinds of mac ‘n’ cheeses. Plus, they use a lot organic ingredients. Scotty’s Lakehouse is located at 10158 Brooks School Rd., Fishers. You can reach the restaurant at 577-2900.

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Cold Weather Turkey Chili Football season, in our state, begins around Labor Day and ends usually after Thanksgiving. Early in the season temperatures are in the high 80s, for our tailgate party, with a hot sun burning us. This is when we need shelter from the sun, we hope for a breeze and we use sunscreen to protect our skin. Fast forward to November and this is the time of the year we serve cold

foods and cold beverages. Things change a lot in a short three months. Usually by late season we are expecting snow or freezing rain and dreading wind blowing a chill almost right through our bones. This is when we eat hot foods and drink hot beverages. It’s the season when we try to look to sit in the sun and get some shelter from the wind.

Ingredients: 2 lbs. ground turkey; 3 pkgs. McCormick’s chili mix (or your favorite); 3 28oz. cans whole-peeled tomatoes (un-drained); 4 15oz. cans dark red kidney beans (un-drained) To Prepare: Brown the turkey in a large pot, drain it if you must, and then add everything else. Bring the mixture to a low boil and then reduce the heat to allow the chili to simmer for one hour. Stir the mixture occasionally. Serve with oyster crackers or French bread. If you have children at your party, you can float some hot dogs in this chili for 15 minutes

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Now – Nov. 20 Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre: It’s a Wonderful Life 9301 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis “It’s a Wonderful Life” tells the story of the goodhearted but downtrodden George Bailey, who has spent his life making sacrifices for others. Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with this heartwarming family show, and rejoice as George realizes the tremendous impact his life has had on the world around him. Details: For tickets visit www.beefandboards. com or call 317-872-9664.

Thursday to Saturday Follow the North Star – Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, will host its annual Follow the North Star at 7:30 p.m. Learn what it was like to be a runaway slave on the Underground Railroad and explore the fears and challenges faced by fugitive slaves making their way through 1839 Indiana. Cost is $20 for non-members, $17 for members. For more information, call 776-6006 or visit www.connerprairie.org. Saturday Chicken Noodle Dinner & Bazaar – The Emmanuel United Methodist annual Chicken Noodle Dinner and Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. All proceeds from the event go to support local and global missions. The delicious homemade chicken noodle dinner, which includes sides and various desserts, will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adult dinners are $7 and children age 4 to 10 are $4. Carryout is available. Do your early holiday shopping at the bazaar featuring more than 20 booths or indulge at the bake sale. Emmanuel United Methodist Church is located at 16000 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville. For more information, contact Brenda Forbes at 439-8488 or email bsf52@aol.com.

Today and Wednesday Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre: Amadeus 3 Center Green, Suite 200, Carmel Peter Shaffer’s award-winning “Amadeus” combines fiction and history to explore the dramatic rivalry between Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri, the late 18th century court composer for the Emperor of Austria, who escorts the audience through his recollection of the events leading to Mozart’s death. Details: For tickets visit www.civictheatre.org or call 317-843-3800. Wednesday Homemade auction – The Roaring 20s Extension Homemakers Club will host its annual Fall Homemade Auction Wednesday at the Arcadia Town Hall, 208 W. Main St. The event will include a large variety of items – from jewelry to baked goods – and are all handcrafted and homemade. Refreshments will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the auction starting at 7 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to various local charities.

Saturday Domestic Violence Awareness Tea – Enjoy a five-course tea, including scones, finger sandwiches and desserts during the Domestic Violence Awareness Tea from 11:30 am. To 4 p.m. at the R.L. Wilson House, 273 S. Eighth St., Noblesville. Cost is $22.95 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Prevail, Inc. for victims of crime and abuse. For more information, call 770-9399.

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month after month.” If you have very oily hair or favor a particularly sticky styling product that contains wax, it does pay to use a clarifying shampoo once every two weeks to wash away residue. Good Housekeeping’s Beauty Department recommends Redken Hair Cleansing Cream and Neutrogena AntiResidue Shampoo. -www.goodhousekeeping.com » Balenciaga gets wick-ed – Now there’s a way to worship at the altar of Nicolas Ghesquiere without dropping thousands of dollars: the brand’s just released their first candle. L’Essence is inspired by their latest fragrance (of the same name), a soft mix of moss, flowers, and leaves as an ode to Ghesquiere’s appreciation for violets. It comes in a sleek mercury-glass canister and could (maybe) provide temporary gratification while you’re waiting to purchase the brand’s amazing high-waisted spring jeans. The candle’s available at Balenciaga boutiques in November, or Bergdorf Goodman starting now, for $65. -www.elle.com

The search for stone COMMENTARY By Sue Faulstich For as long as I can remember I have had an affinity for natural stone. I have always enjoyed rock hunting and collecting everything from fossils to feldspar and from geodes to gemstones. Natural stone simply fascinates me. When it came time for my current clients to decide on what countertop material would be used in the kitchen remodeling project I have been working on, I was happy to hear that they wished for granite. Granite, used since ancient times as a building material, has been the kitchen countertop of choice for most new homes. Extracted from deep within the earth, the hardness of this stone makes it a perfect choice for a kitchen setting. Words like “functional” and “durable” are used to describe granite and other natural stone. Today’s designers choose granite for its beauty as well as its performance. There is not a manmade product which comes close to the unique look of natural stone. No two pieces of granite will ever be the same, making your project one of a kind.

The Internet is filled with answers to “frequently asked questions” regarding granite and its use as a countertop material. While I have your attention, I would rather stress the importance of taking time to consider all of the choices available such as quartz, solid surfaces, ceramic tile, and even poured concrete. Take advantage of all of the information on the World Wide Web to help you find the ideal material for your new countertop. If after making that big decision between a natural or man-made product you decide on granite, the real fun begins. Like the hunt for the perfect pair of knee high leather boots, the hunt for the perfect slab of stone can take you to several locations. In the Central Indiana area, there are quite a few natural stone distributors with warehouses full of slabs of granite waiting to be paired up with the perfect project. Happy hunting!

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COMMENTARY BY Dick Wolfsie On the Wolfsie refrigerator, next to a photo of me hugging Goofy at Disney World (I was a mere 57 years old at the time) is Mary Ellen’s list of items to be purchased on her next trip to the supermarket. Mary Ellen’s list is a model for all Americans who want to eat healthy. There’s skim milk, low-fat cottage cheese, and skinless chicken breasts. Here’s the question: If that’s pretty much what the list always looks like, how did all that other crapola we eat end up in our kitchen? Who smuggled in the chips? I am the culprit, of course, and that is why I avoid food shopping with my wife. When we do go together, I’m on a very short leash and the chances of getting any treats are zero, even if I beg. I wish my wife would treat me even more like a dog. I deserve it. We used to go the store together all the time. She thought it was important for our relationship to walk down the aisle making food choices as a couple. She was confusing its significance with the aisle we walked down 30 plus years ago. But there’s a huge difference: After I said “I do” in l980, Mary Ellen didn’t say, “I don’t think this is good for you,” or “Are you sure this is what you really want?” and when we kissed during the service, she definitely didn’t say: “You still have plenty of this back home.” I’m second-guessed about everything I put in the shopping cart. Here are some of Mary El-

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Three prime burial plots in The Garden of Devotion at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Call 317-622-1717

FURNITURE

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

Senior Home Companions of Indiana, Inc. Helping Seniors Remain in their Homes Since 1996

We invite you to come by our office and fill out an application between the hours of 9-12 on Mondays and Thursdays mornings.

7164 Graham Road, Suite 170 • 317.841.0296 • Indianapolis, IN 46250

Customer Service/ Dispatch

Noblesville company looking for a full timecustomer service professional that can manage multiple duties at the same time in a small office atmosphere. Will be responsiblefor customer service, data entry, back up dispatching and other miscellaneous office duties. Must have great attitude, great customer service skills with excellent organizational skills. Full time position with full benefit package. $11-$12/hr. depending on experience. Email resume to michelle. hepburn@summersphc.com or fax to 317773-2645

IMMIGRATION CLERGY

Prepare and deliver sermons in church. Lead religious services. M. Div. degree reqd. Send resume to New Hope Baptist Church at 2240 106th Street Carmel ln. 46032

Business for sale Business For Sale: Noblesville Kumon Math & Reading franchise. Profitable. Owner retiring. 317-371-0634.

FOR HIRE Book author and journalist available

for freelance writing, editing and tutoring. Custom poems for all occasions. Reasonable rates. References available upon request. Email: d.saunders1@comcast.net or call: 317-220-4191.

Enrich Someone’s Life!

You can make a difference in the lives of seniors by joining our team of non-medical Caregivers. North Indianapolis and Hamilton County Requires phone, valid DL & car insurance, clean criminal history & driving record, reliable transportation. Call Today! 317-252-4472

HEAD CUSTODIAN

Carmel Clay School Corporation is accepting applications for the position of Head Custodian of Creekside Middle School. Responsible for the supervision of custodial staff and shift supervisors on three shift schedule in the cleaning of classrooms, restrooms and common areas for large facility. Work schedule is 40 hours per week, benefits eligible after 90 days. Hourly rate $16.36 to $22.44, depending on education and experience. Candidates with custodial supervision preferred; criminal history check required. Apply on-line to www.ccs.k12.in.us AA/EOE

Current in Fishers

NOW HIRING

Seeking Fulltime Department Manager to oversee our Watch and Jewelry repair service center located in a major department store. Must be customer service oriented, have manual dexterity skills (hand/eye/ coordination), be sales driven, be energetic and outgoing. Watch and jewelry repair experience preferred but will train. Must be able to handle the day to day administrative duties including mandatory paperwork. Competitive wage. Please send resume to: jspitzmesser@timeservice.com

PT Nanny Needed

for 2 children from 2-6pm Monday – Friday during the Carmel Clay school year and Full time during the summer. Non-smoker that has reliable transportation and willing to assist with homework, prepare meals and other light household tasks as requested. Salary negotiable. Please contact Jacque at nannyincarmel@gmail.com.

NOW HIRING

Full & Part Time cleaning positions available on NE & NW side of Indy. Positions start at 5pm and are approximately 8+ hrs/night. Must have clean criminal background, 12 month verifiable employment within the last 18 months and must have your own car. Call 317-252-9795 and leave a message. Someone will return your call ASAP

NOW HIRING

$15/Hour+ Restaurant Servers Banquet Servers Bartenders Apply in Person! 11925 N. Meridian Street Carmel, 46032

Rummage SaLE 63rd Annual Presbyterian Women Christmas Bazaar & Rummage Sale

Shop our many booths: • Jewelry • Toys • Furniture • Books • Linens • Kitchen Items • Electronics • China & Glassware • Home Accessories • Clothing • Sporting Goods • Antiques & Many More! NEW! Fair Trade Marketplace! FREE ADMISSION All proceeds support local and worldwide mission outreach programs. Saturday November 5th 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Second Presbyterian Church 7700 North Meridian St Indianapolis 317-253-6461 SecondChurch.org/PW

CHILDCARE Daycare, Fishers (141st & SR 37), 6am-6pm, NB-6 yrs, great rates, experienced, education based; 765-517-2494

START IMMEDIATELY

Sales positions available in the Hamilton,Co. Territory paying $625 per week base pay plus bonuses and commission. Top Reps average over $2000 per week. Pay checks issued weekly. Seeking positive minded individuals with energetic personalities, professional appearance and great people skills. Sales experience is helpful but not required. Company training is provided. For immeidiate interview call 317-564-4957 Mon-Fri 9am-9pm

“MI ESCUELITA”

SPANISH IMMERSION PRESCHOOL A unique Spanish Program in DOWNTOWN Carmel OPEN HOUSE 1:00PM-4:00PM

NOVEMBER 13

Call today for information: (317)575-9379

120 3rd St. NW, Carmel, 46032

Visit us at: www.miescuelitaindy.com

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CARDIOVASCULAR | ORTHOPEDICS | SPINE CARE | EMERGENCY SERVICES

Experience top-ranked healthcare, now within arm’s reach. Indiana University Health Saxony Hospital brings nationally ranked care focused on cardiovascular, orthopedics, spine care and emergency services to your community this December. Conveniently located just off Exit 10 in Fishers. 2011 U.S.News & World Report rankings

November 20 Come see your new hospital! 1 PM – 4 PM

December 1 IU Health Saxony Hospital Officially Opens

Discover the strength at iuhealth.org/saxony

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