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candidate debates / P14/16 • soup cookoff / P22 • riverview celebrates survivors / P28 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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Planning for First Friday’s annual soup cook-off was getting down the wire and was at risk of being financially upside-down ... until we pried Brian’s hands off the checkbook and came to the rescue. OK, that’s a little dramatic, but Joe Arrowood, Noblesville Main Street executive director, was surprised by the late withdrawal of a sponsor, so we stepped in to help. We love being involved in community events. It took a bit of arm-twisting with Brian (not really!), who tosses nickels around this joint like they’re manhole covers (really!). Truth is, someone has to be fiscally brilliant around here, and that’s Brian. The soup cook-off is one of the biggest First Friday events Noblesville has. We hope you’ll attend and enjoy. The rest of us will go in search of cold coins for Brian to apply as a cure for his throbbing headache. ••• The Noblesville Christmas Parade has tapped Sam Watson, 32-year manager at Jim Dandy Restaurant, as this year’s grand marshal. The annual parade will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 27. The theme is The Heart of Noblesville. Here’s a real opportunity for the community and its businesses to become a part of the holiday-season tradition by participating. We urge your consideration of doing

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg just that, and if you are interested, please call Cara Culp at 776.6367 or e-mail her at cculp@noblesville.in.us. ••• It’s already time to plan for the May 12-13 Noblesville edition of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, and to that end there will be a kickoff (and thank-you) party at 7 p.m., Nov. 16 at Forest Park Inn. Relay is a worthy fundraising event, but it doesn’t come together overnight. It takes commitment and organization, two ingredients in voluminous supply in our community. Snacks will be provided, and there will be some Relay giveaways. Jen Morris will be happy to provide more information at 773.7524 or mjmorris2003@sbcglobal.net.

Editor: I wanted to say thank you to everyone who took the time to show their support during the month of October – Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast Cancer has touched the lives of so many people. All of us know someone who is being treated, has been treated, is a family member or caregiver of someone affected with breast cancer. This October, Riverview Hospital, the city of Noblesville and the Noblesville High School Key Club worked together to adorn the downtown square and the trees around Riverview with pink lights. As I drove by them I felt the strong sense of community and caring that makes Noblesville so special. If you were one of the many who purchased a “Love Light” through the Riverview

Foundation, thank you for illuminating the atrium of the hospital with a beautiful pink glow and notes of love and encouragement to those we hold so dear. All of the proceeds from the sparkly pink lights went to the Riverview Cancer Patient Fund. The fund helps Riverview cancer patients with small expenses as they go through treatments. As with all cancers, early detection is the key, so from one community member to another, speak to your physician about the screenings you should have or if you notice any changes in your body. We are so fortunate to have such a generous and caring community in Hamilton County, help take care of it by taking care of yourself! Julia Lowe, 46060

Campaign flier deceiving Editor: I received a letter from Mike Corbett stating that a nuclear facility was planned for the Noblesville area. After doing some research, I discovered that the company, Positron, was a medical imaging company currently head-quartered in Fishers that will be producing primarily cardiac imaging equipment. The company will be building a $55 million high tech facility and hiring 80 skilled professionals who will be earning between $80,000 and $90,000 a year. Positron does produce isotopes, but the term nuclear facility was purposely misleading. We’re not talking about three mile island. Many of us

have benefited from the advances of medical imaging. Noblesville will now play a part in providing more effective medical imaging which will improve health and quality of life. During his administration, Mayor Ditslear cut $5 million from the city’s budget and increased the Noblesville Standard and Poor credit rating from A+ to AA+. This is solid fiscal policy that ensures stability. I’m grateful to live in Noblesville and enjoy the small-town atmosphere complimented by the many advantages of being in Hamilton County. Keep up the good work, Mayor Ditslear. Amy Englert, 46062

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Commentary By Terry Anker In 1882 wealthy poet, Emma Lazarus, along with a number of other artists and writers, was asked to donate an original poem to support the proposed construction of a monument in New York City. Originally she demurred, claiming she couldn’t really emote for a statue. Moreover, she was already charitably engaged working against the deplorable conditions of those fleeing antiSemitism across Europe. Eventually, she agreed and penned “The New Colossus” hoping it might bring attention to the difficulties faced by the arriving refugees into America. Not only was her work well regarded by those attending the benefit, officials ultimately declared it worthy of posting in bronze at the base of the new work, The Statue of Liberty. Although the whole of the piece is worthy of review, most of us remember, “Give me your tired, your poor Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless,

tempest-tossed to me I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” The imagery evokes the difficulty of sea-crossing in crowded vessels seeking a new and better way of life in a faraway land. Is it really different than those crossing thousands of miles of jungle and desert on foot, in auto or on train from Central America seeking a better life for themselves and their families? Regardless, the recent gaggle of protesters on the tony plazas in and around Wall Street (from many of which, Lady Liberty is fully in view) reminded me of this poem and led me to ponder what Ms. Lazarus might think of the goings-on. Is America built upon the guarantee of wealth and contentedness? Or, is it a place that only promises the ability of their pursuit? Is it freedom or something else that is now yearned?

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

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We are the grasshoppers Commentary By Krista Bocko I’ve had the nagging question in my mind for awhile now – just how essential is it to do what I do? Why do I spend time and energy writing? When I’m driven to create, why does it matter? I’ve lived in Noblesville for a decade, it blows my mind. It was a fluke we even landed here, lured by a real estate ad in the Indy Star one lazy Sunday. While we were perusing the ads we decided it was time to buy a house. We immediately fell in love with a house listed in the ad, it was in Noblesville. We also fell in love with Noblesville. After attending the recent launch party of Noblesville’s first literary journal, “The Polk Street Review,” my husband and I walked from our house to the party at our friends’ lovely home down the street. The wide and shallow front steps led to an inviting wraparound porch. The tables of libations beckoned me and I poured some wine and shared hellos with friends gathered on the porch in the crisp and cool air. The rooms were full of chairs and people,

the light was welcoming and I was aware of the satisfying click of my brown boots on the oak floors. I also noticed the table of delicious food and made that my second stop. I’m so glad to live in this town, and a night full of readings, creative energy and laughter is one of my best memories of living here. I’m always inspired by the talented people who create here– not for glory, money or recognition; they do it because they love what they do. The final reading of the night, “The Ant and the Grasshopper,” answered my nagging question. “Work is important. But play, discussion and love for non-essential things is even better. We are the grasshoppers and we are necessary. Long live the grasshopper!” (Introduction to “The Polk Street Review”). Krista Bocko lives in “Old Town” Noblesville with her husband and four children. She can be reached via her blog at www.cachetwrites. com.

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Community works together for their city Commentary By Mayor John Ditslear The next time you drive South Eighth Street, you can see a neighborhood undergoing significant redevelopment. The city is partnering with the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development, and various businesses to help beautify and improve the entry to downtown. Businesses at South Eighth Street are investing a great deal of money in their own renovations and expansions, further advancing this corridor. Last week, the redevelopment of the area took another step forward with a celebration hosted by the HCCVB and the city of Noblesville for the upcoming renovations to the historic Judge Stone house. The HCCVB purchased JSH at the corner of Eighth and Maple streets and the Stephenson house, is south of JSH. The vision is to turn these properties into a Nickel Plate Arts Trail campus, it will include studio spaces, galleries, classes and more. It will educate the public about cultural opportunities along the Nickel Plate Arts Trail, intended to run from Fishers to Tipton. I am pleased to partner with the HCCVB to preserve and repurpose these historic homes. The HCCVB is investing funds to purchase and renovate the JSH. The city is investing funds to assist with the renovation and providing infra-

structure to support the initiative. The JSH was approved for a façade grant. The city is providing funding for sidewalk and curb improvements and beautification, including improving handicapped accessibility at South Eighth Street from Maple to Cherry streets. We purchased property further south on the block and the trailers north of it. The house on the property was constructed with materials containing substantial amounts of asbestos. Knowing the significant funding required to fix the asbestos, coupled with the deteriorated inside of the house, we removed the house and added parking spaces to help accommodate traffic potentially generated by the Nickel Plate Arts Trail campus. We have remained in constant communication with adjoining neighbors for their input and ideas for the project while planning for the project. The South Eighth Street revitalization is a great example of partnerships between the city, HCCVB, HAND, private businesses and property owners working together to improve the neighborhood. I can’t wait to see the finished project. John Ditsler is the mayor of Noblesville. For more information about the city visit www. cityofnoblesville.org

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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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Mayoral debate presents a study in contrasts By Mark Johnson editorial@youarecurrent.com As the 2011 mayoral election approaches, candidates are utilizing what little time is left to take their message to the voters. Such Ditslear was the case during the Oct. 24 debate at Noblesville High School where Republican Mayor John Ditslear faced independent challenger Mike Corbett. In opening statements, both candidates professed a love for the city of Noblesville, and a desire to see it move forward. There, however, the similarities ended. Ditslear focused on what he believed to be the three strengths of his administration: vision, accomplishments and a leadership that he repeatedly stressed as “proven and positive.” Conversely, Corbett presented himself as a “regular citizen stepping forward to improve the community.” Corbett characterized the leadership as “lacking” and Noblesville as “losing ground.” The first question of the evening concerned the major challenges facing the city of Noblesville. Ditslear response was to keep the city fiscally responsible and financially solvent, citing the success of the 146th Street Corporate Campus as evidence. The Corporate Campus would be a theme to which the mayor would return throughout the debate. Economic growth, however, is the major challenge which Corbett feels Noblesville is facing – suggesting that the Corporate Campus needs

work. Referring to downtown Noblesville as the gem of Central Indiana, he stated that the growth should begin with the downtown neighborhoods. Corbett also warned of the Corbett “double-edged sword” of affordable housing. Another key point of disagreement was on the topic of the planned addition of Positron to the Corporate Campus. Corbett dismissed the addition as a bad deal, insisting that the city should not have to borrow $7 million to bring a business to the campus. Ditslear sees Positron as a good investment, stating that will bring jobs to the city, as well as serve a nucleus for other businesses. Both candidates spoke of the pride that is taken in the history and the heritage of Noblesville. Corbett spoke of the economic assets of restoring the older downtown buildings and replicating their quality, while Ditslear pointed to the numerous restorations that have taken place during his tenure. When asked what steps they would take to break down the wall that exists between the “old” and “new” Noblesville’s, each of the candidates offered his own unique view: Ditslear expressed regret that there are those residents who feel that way, while praising the tremendous amount of diversity of the city, while Corbett proposed that we pay just as much attention to the old as we pay to the new.

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and that ties in with Main Street.” Mayor John Ditslear previously lived in the house as a newly-married college graduate. “This brings me back to the same fond memories of my early days in Noblesville,” he said during the open house. During the open house, Ditslear announced the Judge Stone House received a façade grant from the city for window restoration. Other businesses on Eighth Street that have received the grant include Uptown Café, Silver Dollar and Heavenly Sweets. “I’m very proud of what has happened on Eighth Street,” said Ditslear. “I’m looking forward to cutting a ribbon here soon.” Myers said work on the house will occur throughout the winter so some programming can begin in early spring. A ribbon cutting is expected to take place in early June.

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Charity game raises funds for F.O.P. By Robert Herrington robert@youarecurrent.com The final score didn’t matter as much as the lasting impact that will be made following the 7th Annual F.O.P. Cops and Kids (formerly called Clothe-A-Child) flag football game at Hare Chevrolet Field, 300 N. 17th St. The event featured two separate games – a powder puff matchup of Noblesville and Hamilton Heights high school students and the next installment of the rivalry between the NHS juniors and seniors and a group of faculty and Noblesville Police Department officers. The idea for the event came from NPD Officer Matt Johnston, who also serves as a resource officer at the high school, as a way to incorporate the sports marketing class with the annual F.O.P. “Shop with a Cop” program, which allows officers to shop with parents and children to ensure they have proper winter clothing and a special toy under the Christmas tree. “I’m a big believer the program makes a difference in these kids lives. We are interacting with the kids in a positive way and have fun,” said Johnston. “My fellow police officers love it. They look forward to it every year.” NPD Officer Brandon Brooks competed in his second Cops vs. Kids game last week. “It’s good for teens to see us in a different light because it’s in a laid back atmosphere,” he said. “As much as I can, I try to get out and do anything positive and interact with people.”

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All proceeds from sponsors, admission and concessions will go to fund holiday shopping trips with police officers and local children – the Noblesville FOP through NHS and the Hamilton Heights High School Students Against Destructive Decisions Club. “It’s an honor to be asked,” said S.A.D.D. Advisor Brad Osswald. “It was a definite yes. Not only are they raising money to help underprivileged kids but we as Heights and the SADD Club are helping underprivileged children. It’s a win-win no matter how you look at it.” The game is also a great opportunity for hands-on learning outside of the classroom environment. “It definitely takes a lot of work, lot of class time. It’s different than any other project I’ve

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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 20’s 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.

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We have seen ads and commercials by all the leading drug store manufacturers for sonic facial cleansing brushes. This technology was actually created by a company called Clarisonic. The Clarisonic brand is not available in drugstores, though many imitation cleansing brush systems exist. Salon 01 carries the Clarisonic Pro for Face & Body. This facial brush cleanses 6x better then manual cleansing alone. The sonic micro-massage loosens and removes dirt, oil and makeup from pores. We have had excellent feedback from clients and staff alike who will never go a day again without using their Clarisonic. Don't be fooled by copy cats that can actually irritate the skin over time! Stop in Salon 01 to learn more about this revolutionary skin cleansing and rejuvenating system today!

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DISPATCHES » America’s dirtiest surfaces – Everyday objects with an adenosine triphosphate reading of 300 or higher are considered to have a high risk for illness transmission, researchers have said. So how many of the germiest surfaces contained an ATP reading of 300 or more? According to a new survey, 71 percent of gas pump handles; 68 percent of mailbox handles; 43 percent of escalator rails; 41 percent of ATM buttons; 40 percent of parking meters/kiosks; 35 percent of crosswalk buttons and 35 percent of vending machine buttons. -www.abcnews.go.com » Prevent migraines without drugs – Exercise has been found to prevent migraines just as well as medicine and relaxation techniques, according to a new study released from a university in Sweden. In the study, migraine patients were divided into three groups. One group was told to exercise for 40 minutes three times a week, another took a common migraine-preventative drug based on the substance topiramate and a third group was given relaxation exercises. After six months, migraine frequency dropped the same amount for all three groups. -www.prevention.com

By Darla Kinney Scoles editorial@youarecurrent.com In an effort to celebrate locally, the lives that have been touched by breast cancer, Riverview Hospital hosted a Celebration of Life that included inspirational words from author and breast cancer survivor Beverly Kirkhart on Oct. 20. The first event of this kind for the hospital, the celebration was attended by more than 100 survivors, patients, family, friends and caregivers, who shared stories over hors d’ oeuvres, held hands together as a physician prayed, listened to an inspiring story of the fight for life and left with a signed copy of the book “Chicken Soup for the Cancer Survivor’s Soul.” Women such as Vicki Lee, who battled breast cancer 12 years ago and is now undergoing treatment for lung cancer; Lisa Dixon, a Noblesville resident celebrating 18 months of being cancer free; and Kathleen Krueger, who just completed chemo treatments and now is undergoing radiation therapy – all felt a strong, common bond with every person in the pink light and candle lit room. That bond was noted by Dr. Samuel Heiser, a Noblesville surgeon who told the group, “You could be home in sweat pants watching ‘CSI’ right now and be much warmer, but you’re not. That is because this evening is in recognition and acknowledgement of the fact that there is something different about a diagnosis of breast cancer. Nothing else brings more emotion, creates bonds, builds bridges or makes connections.” Though traveling through a tough time in life at the point of her breast cancer diagnosis, author Beverly Kirkhart had always joked with her friends that “at least she had her health.” When that was taken away, Kirkhart was devastated but determined that she was “too young to die.”

Mammograms are essential for fitness Commentary By April Conard If you have read any of my articles, you know I’m all about taking good care of yourself. Telling you to get off the couch and start moving are still my soapbox speeches. But I’m exploring a new one, unless you have been living under a rock, you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It isn’t focused on raising money, finding a cure or discovering a cause. It is a month of awareness. Knowing your body is the first step in treating breast cancer successfully. Some people have had a moment where they feel like something just isn’t right. My friend Donna’s moment was after a wakeboarding trip on Morse Lake. She attempted to master the wakeboard, but hit a few face and chest dives. She thought she had injured herself. A few days later she contacted her gynecologist and she was three months past due for her mammogram, she immediately scheduled an appointment for a mammogram. After the exam she was informed something showed up and a biopsy was performed. That’s how Donna found her breast cancer. She never felt a lump. Breast cancer doesn’t just go away, we can’t change our diet or wish it gone. Early detection is the best way to find out as soon as possible,

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From left, Merry Penn and Kathleen Krueger “As my doctor talked to me about what was to come, I realized I had two choices,” shared Kirkhart. “I could give up, or I could fight for my life. When I contemplated the latter, I felt a warm feeling and I knew I was going to make it. I didn’t know how, but I knew I was going to live.” Not only did Kirkhart survive, she pulled herself back up out of a destitute situation and determined that she would see cancer as an opportunity to make a difference in someone else’s life. That was 1993. Using positive affirmations, journaling, playfulness, humor and lots of hugs and support from those around her, Kirkhart found her passion and began to see the world through positive lenses. “And you know what happened then?” Kirkhart asked the group of pink-clad, scarf adorned, surgical mask-wearing women. “I forgot to die.”

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it makes a world of difference in the treatment you will face. Donna’s cancer was stage one, a fast-growing cancer, but very tiny. She was scared of the unknown, the surgery. Donna’s nurse gave it to her straight, “You go ahead and cry today, but tomorrow when you get up, you put your game face on, this is doable. As Donna put it – “best advice ever.” September was the five-year mark. “I did have to say goodbye to one of my girls, but she’s been replaced. The cancer wasn’t in the lymph nodes so I didn’t need radiation or chemotherapy, what a relief,” Donna said. Donna does everything she did before and feels great. The advice she would like to pass on is this: “One in eight women or men will face breast cancer. You are the one who can make a difference. Don’t talk yourself out of having that mammogram. Early detection may not be the cause or the cure, but it can save your life.” So this time as I tell you to get off the couch, it is to schedule your mammogram; and then start moving! Noblesville resident April Conard is an NETA- certified trainer and Group Fitness Director at the Noblesville Athletic Club. You may contact her at nac@nacfitness.com

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DISPATCHES » Chamber presents Financial Forum Nov. 9 – The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce will present a Financial Forum from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Nov. 9 at the Taylored Systems conference room, 14701 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville. The event will begin promptly at 8 a.m. and participants are asked to arrive by that time. The purpose of the Forum is to present different areas of expertise required by small to medium-sized businesses. Participating as panelists are Kristen Hodge, M&I Bank vicepresident; Matt Cook, attorney at Cook & Cook; Detlef Rathmann, SCORE; and Christy Langley, city of Noblesville. Coffee and juice will be provided. There is no charge for this event; however, registration is required by contacting the Noblesville Chamber office at 773-0086 or info@noblesvillechamber.com. » Rich hit the hardest? – During the past three recessions, the top 1 percent of earners (those making $380,000 or more in 2008) experienced the largest income shocks in percentage terms of any income group in the U.S., according to economists at Northwestern University. When the economy grows, their incomes grow up to three times faster than the rest of the country’s. When the economy falls, their incomes fall two or three times as much. The super-high earners have the biggest crashes. The number of Americans making $1 million or more fell 40 percent between 2007 and 2009. Their combined incomes fell by nearly

50 percent—far greater than the less than 2 percent drop in total incomes of those making $50,000 or less, according to the IRS. -Wall Street Journal » The difference in scores – Most of the credit scores you buy or get free online are not the exact ones used by lenders. Equifax’s credit score is called Score Power. This uses the FICO scoring mode (the gold standard), but you may get a different score than one pulled by a lender because the information in your credit file is constantly changing. Experian calls its credit score product “PLUS Score” and is based on factors similar to but not the same as FICO. The PLUS Score ranges from 330 to 830. TransUnion’s credit score product also is not a FICO score but based on the bureau’s own proprietary scoring model. -www.seattlepi.com » Companies keeping older employees? – In a recent AARP survey of 1,000 human resources directors, 69 percent said that their companies are looking to keep older workers as part-time workers and consultants and 46 percent are trying to entice older workers to stay as full-time employees. In 1985, 10.8 percent of people over 65 worked full-time or part-time. By 2011, that figure rose to over 18 percent, according to the AARP Public Policy Institute. -www.fortune.com

Deadlines get it started COMMMENTARY By David Cain People will go to greater lengths to avoid pain than they will to satisfy a desire. The statement could change your life or your business. Think about it in the context of your daily activities and you’ll see the power. Most actions are ignited in an effort to avoid pain than to find pleasure. I live with three women and can attest firmly people tend to rally around pains. Talking about pains and problems represent an estimated 65 percent of our conversations and it is a primary driver of actions. We all spend time working on resolving issues, pains and problems. It takes a lot of energy, effort and discussion. Do you have a goal? How much time do you spend working on achieving it? Usually our efforts focus on the pain, not the payout. How will knowing this help you? Well, it’s easy. You deal with people right? You have relationships with others and those people - your family, your friends and your customers - are all motivated just like you. They are more in-

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terested in getting rid of their problems than satisfying their desire, unless the desire is their problem (achieve this or your fired). Find the pain and you’ll find the path to activation. Remind them of the pain and they’ll be more likely to believe you have the solution. The biggest pains get solved first. I spent the weekend working because I had a deadline. Milestones are great, but deadlines get the job finished, they are just another form of pain. Watch your actions; see what actually makes you do the things you do. You’ll begin to see beneath it all you are more motivated by what bad might come from the situation. Knowing this simple fact can allow you to better position what you do – at home or work – as a solution to someone else’s problems. It’s more effective than selling features and benefits.

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Redistricting committee to present adjusted maps to school board By Robert Herrington robert@youarecurrent.com The redistricting committee will present two maps to the Noblesville School Board during a work session at 7 p.m. tonight. Public forums are scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday to give the community opportunities to view the maps and ask questions. The work session will be in the Central Office Annex, 1775 Field Dr. The forums will be in the Large Group Instruction Room at Noblesville High School, 18111 Cumberland Rd.. Patrons should park on the north side of the school and enter through Gate 12 (student services). The maps (included to the right) include the proposed redistricting lines for elementary and middle school attendance districts. Officials said changes have been made since the first maps were presented earlier this year. The redistricting committee met to review the original maps after new enrollment data became available in mid-September. The differences in the earlier elementary map and the one that will be presented tonight include keeping Harbour Woods at Hinkle Creek; Hazel Dell Woods at Hazel Dell; Sagamore, Sagamore East and Stony Ridge at Stony Creek; Rivers Edge, River Run and Westridge at Noble Crossing; and moving Green Valley to White River. The difference in the middle school maps is that the dividing line on the new map follows White River through the township – moving the Riverwood neighborhood and Overdorf Road area to Noblesville West Middle School. This will be the second consecutive year Noblesville Schools will redraw elementary school boundaries. Students that were affected this year following Forest Hill’s closing in June will not face changes with the new proposal. The current middle school will be renamed Noblesville

5 9 $ East Middle School and the intermediate school on Hague Road will become Noblesville West Middle School. Noblesville Schools’ district encompasses all of Noblesville Township. The boundaries are 146th Street on the south, 216th Street on the north, Summer Road on the east, and Gray/Moontown/Hinkle roads on the west.

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Before Neri White installed in a staggered pattern with white grout. The cabinets are full overlay semi-custom cabinets in a Heritage door-style. The perimeter cabinets are painted white and the island is painted black. All drawers were upgraded to five-piece, full extension and soft close. The island overhang is supported by decorative and turned legs. Finally, new glass doors were installed for the wall cabinets above the dry bar area. NEW ISLAND FEATURES: The homeowner commented, “We love the island. We eat around the island all of the time. We don’t have a dining room so everything is centered in the kitchen. We love the color contrast between the island

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Eliminating ‘should’ and ‘but’ from our vocabulary RELATIONSHIPS By Kristen Boice How many times do you think or say the word “should” or “but”? Think about times when you have thought or said, “I should have called them or shouldn’t have said or done that.” Or, maybe, you have tried to empathize with someone by saying, “I understand what you are saying, but you. . .” When we say the word “but,” it’s like an eraser to what you said. It’s not the nicest sounding word in the dictionary. Let’s take a look at the word “should.” It’s often used as a weapon of mass destruction toward ourselves or someone else. “Should” adds to anxiety, depression and a low sense of selfworth. We learned this word early in life either by our parents, primary caregivers or at school. It has evolved into developing guilt and shame. It can keep us stuck in our thoughts instead of taking action. We try to validate or empathize with someone at the beginning of a sentence and then follow it with a “but” to communicate what we want to say. For example, “I really love you and appreciate you cleaned up the dishes, but you didn’t load them in the dishwasher correctly.” It often communicates a sense of devaluing what the other person feels and ends up not validating appreciation. The other person just hears the

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part after the “but.” There are a few steps to begin eliminating should and but from your vocabulary and replacing them with more helpful, powerful words. Be aware of your thoughts. Keep a journal. A journal allows insightful processing of our thoughts, feelings and the deeper meaning behind where our thoughts might have originated from. Notice when and how you use the words should and but. How are you using them in your daily life? Are you using them often? When do you notice that you use them the most? Begin replacing the word should with want. Make an effort to replace should with want during your thought process. Start using the word “and” instead of but. Rather than “but” try saying “and.” Notice how it feels different and how another person responds when you change your words. Changing a few words in your self-talk and to others can really change a relationship. It can be a game changer.

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Master’s Degree Instructors SAT/ACT Test Prep, College Prep, Math, Reading, English, ENL (English as a New Language) for all grades through adult Call 317 776 7615 Golden Education Strategies, Inc

www.youarecurrent.com

A less stressful and economical alternative to boarding with loving care for your pets in the comfort of your home. Experience in Exotics. Insured/Bonded Member of Pet Sitters Associates LLC happypetsitter@gmail.com 317-645-6043 References available

Nails by Hilliary 317-730-2544

To your door nail services. Great for moms, or anyone in a nursing or assisted living facilities. Buy a Spa pedicure get a manicure for FREE!! *Ask about my frequent customer discount *We do Spa parties for any occasion. “Let me take care of you”

HOUSE CLEANING

“Finally Your Solution To A Spotless Home!” Call The CleanUp Company Now For A Free In-Home Estimate (317) 730-3691 www.indycleanup.com

Hair by Linda in Noblesville lindakemble.com 317/650-2303 New Client Special With This Ad $65 All over color, cut & brow wax $75 Highlight, cut & brow wax 1802 Conner St. Noblesville

Now HIring

CAREGIVERS FOR THE ELDERLY Top ranked agency looking for mature, energetic adults to assist seniors in their homes

$11.00 per hour

Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons

Services

489.4444 ext. 202

www.shcindiana.com

Guitar Lessons

Services

Now HIring

NNLS 267466

FOR SALE FOR SALE

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 Noblesville

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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