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Construction funding – Hamilton County will be chipping in to the interchange project at 106th Street and Interstate 69. The Hamilton County Commissioners agreed to contribute $2 million from the county’s major bridge fund. Hamilton County joins Fishers and the Indiana Department of Transportation in the interchange reconstruction. No state date for construction has been set.

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Community Halloween party Noblesville Parks and the Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs held a frighteningly good time at its old fashioned Halloween Party at Forest Park on Oct. 26. The free family event included games, entertainment, music, hayrides, outdoor activities and plenty of costumed children. (Photos by Robert Herrington) For more photos visit currentnoblesville.com

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Midland Trace – The City of Noblesville is developing concept for improving the Midland Trace Trail. A public information meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in conference rooms A and B, second floor, Noblesville City Hall, 16 S. 10th St. The meeting will discuss a variety of options for converting the former rail corridor in a pedestrian trail. Turkey trot – Fit Livin’ will host its 4th annual Thanksgiving Day Family Fun Run and Family Walk on Nov. 22 at Dillon Park, 146th Street and Hazel Dell Road behind Kroger, Noblesville. This run not only benefits you and your appetite, but supports a great organization as a portion of the proceeds will go to Hemophilia of Indiana. Cost is $25. For more information or to register, visit www.Fitlivin.com.

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Community Storyteller – Moinca Peck of Hare Chevrolet will be the next Hamilton County Leadership Academy’s community storyteller. Hear from Peck about the “Sisters of Savings” and how her family started in the transportation business many years ago from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Nov. 15 at Hare Chevrolet, 2001 Stony Creek Rd., Noblesville. The event is free for class members and HCLA alumni Peck and $10 for community members, who must register by Nov. 12. For more information, call 379-1879 or email jdoyle@hcla.net.

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Andy Ray – Contributing columnist Andy Ray issues his own endorsements, not as a representative of Current Publishing, and the reasons for each. Veterans Benefit Workshop – Carmel American Legion 852 W. Main St., will host a Veterans Benefit Workshop starting at 9 a.m. Nov. 14. The workshop includes guest speakers from veterans’ health care, VA hospital, Indiana Veterans Home, Social Security and much more who will highlight the benefits available to all veterans whether they are low income, disabled, retired or simply using the VA Health Care System as a primary care provider. All veterans and widows are welcome and the event is free. Call (800) 810-9025 for reservations.

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Zeckel family donates $98k to charities By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com The family of Sam and Patty Zeckel awarded $98,104 to four Noblesville-based non-profit agencies, fulfilling the wishes of their late father, who died March 15 at 82. Joined by his sister, Kathy Zeckel-Smith, and daughter, Hunter Zeckel, Jeff Zeckel presented checks for $24,526 each to the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville, Good Samaritan Network, Humane Society for Hamilton County and Riverview Hospital Foundation. Jeff said that Sam stipulated in his will that, following his death, the family had to sell his home and its contents within four months and split the proceeds among four local charities. Patty preceded Sam in death on Feb. 1, 2003. “He chose the Boys & Girls Club, Humane Society and Riverview Foundation. It was up to me to choose the last one. I chose Good Samaritan,” said Jeff. “My father provided the money, the family worked very hard all summer long to achieve his goal. Working tirelessly, we were doing it to help others.” Jeff said the Boys & Girls Club was particularly dear to his family because his sister, Jennifer, was named the club’s first Girl of the Year and fought for the inclusion of females into the club. Becky Terry of the Boys & Girls Club said the money would be used to fund programs, including the meals and snack packs it provides members.

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“We’ll definitely put this money to good use,” Terry said. Riverview Hospital Foundation Executive Director Trish Oman said the donation would benefit its patients who come in with cardiac issues. “It can be lifesaving,” she told the family. “It’ll cause a ripple effect for generations to come.” “Dad was so proud of our community hospital,” said Jeff, adding he and his siblings were all born there. Jeff joked that his family was one of Schnauzers. When his father was an empty nester, Jeff said his dogs became his “kids” and were his companions for the rest of his life. Rebecca Stephens, executive director of the Humane Society for Hamilton County, said her funds

would go into the survivor program, which provides emergency and life-saving care to animals brought to the shelter. Good Samaritan Director Nancy Chance said the donation is especially important as the six food pantries that will receive the funds are in desperate need this time of year. “Most of the pantries are struggling to keep food on the shelf in Noblesville,” she said. “I think this vision was far reaching. I thought a lot of your family. They meant a lot to me.” “Dad saw that people were still hungry in Hamilton County and still needed help,” Jeff added.

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here because you read the labels so we don’t have to.’” Murphy said Earth Fare also bans antibiotics and/or synthetic growth Earth Fare will open its 29th store hormones in any of the fresh meat and first Indiana location at 8 a.m. and dairy. Wednesday in Noblesville’s Hamilton Murphy “Our cows take 11 months to come Town Center. to weight,” Murphy said, adding that “We are very excited about coming most "convenient store" cows take just six to Indiana,” said CEO Jack Murphy. “We’re months. “They’re growing in the right way.” very excited about the community at large." While some organic foods cost a little Earth Fare is an all-natural healthy supermore, Murphy said there are limitless ways to market that offers everything from local and save and help families provide healthier eating organic fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh, options. Customers can find coupons online never-frozen meats, poultry and seafood to at www.earthfare.com, on their phones (by hot bar, salad bar and scratch bakery. texting EAT to 71700) and in the store. “We offer all the same kind of products “We have a very aggressive mobile camof traditional grocery stores,” he said. “The paign,” he said. “We have very, very aggresbrand might be different with no artificial sively priced products.” colors or additives.” In addition to being a grocery store, Earth Murphy was quick to point out that the Fare also has a dining area with a hot food, company’s food philosophy is that “ingredisalad and fruit bar. ents matter,” and so Earth Fare guarantees Murphy said Tuesdays are “Good Old that nothing in the store contains high frucDays” when patrons can get prime-rib dinner tose corn syrup, hydrogenated or partially for $9.99. Every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. hydrogenated oils, artificial colors, sweetenis Family Dinner Night where up to six kids ers, preservatives and flavors. eat free with the purchase of an adult meal $5 “There’s not a single product of high frucor more. Meal options include sandwiches, tose corn syrup,” he said, adding that it is the handmade pizza slices and fresh fruit. No. 1 cause of obesity and onset diabetes. “We’ve had customers tell me, ‘I love coming

Chamber announces Enterprise Awards finalists – Twelve local businesses and people have been selected as finalist for the Noblesville Chamber and the city of Noblesville annual Enterprise Awards. The reception for finalists and other attendees begins at 6 p.m., with dinner and program following at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Purgatory Golf Club, 12160 E. 216th St., Noblesville. Winners in each of four categories will be announced during the program. The event is sponsored by the chamber and city of Noblesville. Proceeds of the event go to the Noblesville Schools Education Foundation. Chamber President Sharon McMahon explained that a selection committee comprised of representatives of all three organizations met recently to review the many nominees submitted by chamber members and citizens of Noblesville. Three finalists were selected in each of four categories. Finalists include: Business of the Year – Aspire Indiana, Field Rubber Products, Inc., Indiana Surgery Center; Business Person of the Year – Chuck Goodrich, Peggy Kumler, Chip McAuley; Small Business of the Year – Blue Sky Technology, Fluid Waste Systems, Spencer Farms; Best New Construction – Church, Church Hittle & Antrim, Gordon Marketing, Harbour Trees Beach Club. Reservations for the evening are required by Nov. 12. Cost of the dinner is $50 per person. For more information, contact the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce at 7730086, info@noblesvillechamber.com or www.noblesvillechamber.com Teen son, disabled father escape house fire – Noblesville father and son managed to escape their burning home at 437 James St. without injury in the early morning hours of Oct 31. Chad Shaw, a wheelchair-bound resident, told firefighters he awoke shortly before 2:30 a.m. to the sound of the burning window blinds in his bedroom crashing to the ground. After discovering the fire, Shaw started yelling for his son, Zachery, to wake him up and alert him of the situation. “Mr. Shaw had two entry ways into his bedroom. The entry way that his wheelchair fit through was blocked by the fire, so Mr. Shaw had to exit out the second access; however, his wheelchair did not fit through that exit. Therefore, Mr. Shaw stated he had to crawl out his second exit while his son went into the burning bedroom and grabbed his father’s wheelchair,” explained NFD Division Chief Rick Russell. “Both Mr. Shaw and his son exited out the back of the home, went into the garage, and got into their vehicle and activated the OnStar feature for help.” When firefighters arrived, they found smoke and flames on the north side of the house. Within 20 minutes the fire was under control. Russell said the blaze was confined to the bedroom, but other rooms in the house sustained smoke damage. “The fire has originated in the bedroom along a wall where numerous electronics, including a space heater was plugged into the electrical outlets along the bedroom wall,” he said. Russell said the fire has caused approximately $60,000 damage to the structure and contents.

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Despite the initial hiccup that posSanta Claus will be on-hand sible road construction would jeopto visit with children from 6 to ardize it, Reynolds Farm Equipment, 9 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 14. Guests Inc. is happy to announce that it will may enjoy complimentary hot host its 20th annual free Christmas chocolate, cookies and popcorn lights display this holiday season. on those evenings. “We had some better clarification Volunteers from the Fishers from the Indiana Department of Come-To-Me Food Pantry will Transportation, who assured us that be on-hand from 6 to 10 p.m. the road to the lights display will reon Dec. 7, 8, 9, 16, 21, 23 and main opened,” said Michael Lawson. 24. Interfaith Hospitality NetThe family-owned business is work of Indianapolis will collect hoping that the generous public donations on Dec. 14, 15 and will shine even brighter than its 22. Information about both the annual Christmas lights display. Fishers Come-To-Me Food PanFishers Come-To-Me Food Pantry try and Indianapolis IHN can and Interfaith Hospitality Network be found online at www.fishof Indianapolis will have volunteers ersumc.org/FoodPantry and on-site for several nights to collect www.indyihn.org/ respectively. any free-will monetary and nonperishable goods donations. “We worked with the volunteers of IHN several years ago by allowing their staff to collect free-will donations,” says Lawson, “and we’re glad to have them back this year on a couple of select dates. The other select dates will be staffed by volunteers from the local food pantry.” Visiting motorists will have the opportunity to receive donor information when they drive thru the lights display as well as make any free-will donations. Those authorized volunteers will be clearly recognized and visible during their drive thru the Christmas lights. Reynolds Farm Equipment’s Free Christmas Lights Display can be seen dusk to dawn beginning Nov. 20 through Jan. 1, 2013. The display is located at 12501 Reynolds Drive in Fishers, near the southeast corner of Ind. 37 and 126th Street. For a safer driving environment, Reynolds has taken precautions with hired services from within the Fishers Police Department, who will be onhand for most weekend evenings to help direct the traffic both coming in and out of the display.

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Noblesville Symphony Orchestra Dressed in costumes, members of the Noblesville Symphony Orchestra delighted fans with its “The Phantom, A Sorcerer, and Witches, Oh My!” concert Oct. 26 at Noblesville High School. The orchestra performed a selection of holiday-themed songs including “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” “Wicked,” “Funeral March of a Marionette,” “Ride of the Valkyries,” “Harry Potter,” “The Dark Knight” and “The Poltergeist Polka.” The next NSO concert is 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at NHS. “A Symphony Holiday” will feature a selection of festive songs, Christmas sing-along, narrator Arlon Bayliss and the Anderson University Chorale. (Photos by Robert Herrington)

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Charities receive proceeds from mayor’s ball By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com The four designated beneficiaries of this year’s Mayor’s Charity Ball Mayor were presented checks by Mayor John Ditslear last week. Each beneficiary received $10,000. “This year’s event was not only a lot of fun, but most importantly it helped to make a difference for local non-profits,” said Ditslear. “We are thrilled to have helped Agapé Therapeutic Riding Resources, Indiana Autism Scholarship Foundation, the Noblesville Firefighters Christmas Food and Toy Drive and Special Olympics of Hamilton County.” Ditslear hosted the 2012 Noblesville Mayor’s Charity Ball Aug. 3 at Harbour Trees Beach Club, 100 Clarendon Dr., Noblesville. This year’s theme was “Cruise with the Captain” and guests were invited to come dressed in casual resort wear. The evening included dinner, dancing to the music of Jayne Bond and the Pink Martinis, and live and silent auctions. The nonprofit organization behind the Mayor’s Ball is Helping Hands, Inc. Its mission is to educate the public, relieve and assist poor and distressed families and children, and distribute

Mayor John Ditslear and wife, Teri, at the Aug. 3 charity ball. (File photo by Robert Herrington)

funds or provide grants to charitable organizations. Helping Hands, Inc. also regularly donates to organizations such as Prevail, Promising Futures, and the Red Stocking Fund.

Veterans Day Ceremony – 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, War Monument at the Hamilton County Courthouse Square in Noblesville. The ceremony will be put on by the American Legion Post No. 45 and Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 2646 and will include a 21-gun salute, opening and closing prayers and speeches.

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Cover story In their words “Nancy is very humble and has been the reluctant recipient of many awards for her outstanding community involvement and support; but, what makes her special is the fact that she has an unrelenting giving heart. She has been an inspiration to many influential people in Ditslear Noblesville encouraging them to get involved and to reach out and help others. She continues to be an encouragement to me.” John Ditslear, Noblesville mayor

Thanksgiving Donation – More than 5,000 volunteers helped to deliver 15,973 food baskets to area residents in 2010. Volunteers gather supplies and food baskets at the Hamilton County 4-H Grounds, 2003 Pleasant St. in Noblesville. (File photo by Robert Herrington)

Nancy Chance knows some folks are struggling, and she does everything she can to assist them By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com For those in need, Nancy Chance is a God-send, a volunteer they never turns away someone who is hungry or seeking assistance. “Nancy has been involved in so many worthy projects that physically help people at the grass roots level that some consider her the Mother Teresa of Hamilton County,” said Fishers Deputy Fire Chief Brian D. Lott. Chance’s caring nature began at a young age. When she was 4, she accompanied her grandparents to their custom cabinet shop in downtown Noblesville (where the Hamilton County Judicial Center is today). She recalls seeing six men jump from a train and gather under a bridge for shelter. Her grandfather explained the men were looking for work and were waiting for the next train to come through town. When Chance speculated that they might be hungry, her grandfather challenged her to come up with a solution. “We had a picnic basket lunch so I cut my sandwich into six pieces, walked to the bridge, and distributed it to the homeless men,” said Chance. “My grandparents stood every day and watched me so I wouldn’t be harmed.” Kindness runs in the Chance family. As a child, Chance would hear knocking on her grandparents’ door and her grandfather, who was a minister, would invite the guest in for a meal. “I wasn’t a stranger to seeing people I’ve never met,” she said. “I was always concerned about people since that point.” Today, Chance is the blood bank coordinator at Riverview Hospital. She began working at Riverview Hospital almost 44 years ago and has placed the hospital on the map with several standards and techniques when it comes to “washing” and conserving blood. As a high school student, Chance passed on a Tri Kappa college scholarship – she planned to major in nursing – to stay at home and financially assist her family after her father was injured and hospitalized for months. “It’s hard to get a total picture of the working poor, families who struggle at low-paying jobs or have two or more part-time jobs with no benefits,” she said. “It only takes one emergency to derail a family.” Good Samaritan Network Chance founded the network in 1995, to connect Hamilton County www.currentnoblesville.com

clubs, agencies and businesses to share resources and work together for the greater good instead of duplicating efforts and competing against one another for funding. “We take care of families when they surface,” said Chance. “If we weren’t there then there wouldn’t be anyone catching families that fall between the cracks. We’re like a traffic cop. There’s a lot of checks and balances, it’s amazing.” In the 17 years since its inception, Chance has united 64 agencies, 240 churches, 32 food pantries and nine township trustees that collectively and efficiently serve 20,000 individuals annually – all while working full-time at Riverview. While Good Samaritan is in the community spotlight during the winter holiday months, the organization provides assistance year-round with rent and utility assistance, covering medication bills and of course, food. “We fight the battle to help keep families above water,” she said. “We’re helping our own community make a comeback.” A ‘Classic Woman’ Traditional Home magazine featured Chance in its September issue with a 2012 Classic Woman Award. The annual awards honor five extraordinary women and their commitments to volunteerism. Chance and her family were flown to New York City and honored at the magazine’s luncheon at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel ballroom. “I didn’t know anything about it,” said Chance, who was nominated by her peers and friends. “Our volunteers, agencies, partners and all the ones that work with us are the stars. I’m just good at circulating people.” Chance said the best part of the experience, aside from the royal treatment, was being able to raise awareness of Good Samaritan at the national level. Instead of talking about herself, chance chose to highlight Hamilton County, its “working poor” and how agencies were working together to accomplish a group goal and not individual ones at the awards, which included 600 Fortune 500 people. “I didn’t want the light on me, that’s not the fair thing to do,” she said. Following the luncheon, a businessman from Baltimore stopped Chance and handed her a $1,000 bill. “I wasn’t intending on doing anything, but here’s a gift for you,” he told her. Chance said Good Samaritan has received several cash donations since the Sept. 19 awards. “It just keeps coming – it takes your breath away,” she said. Current in Noblesville

“I have had many opportunities to serve our community with Nancy Chance and have never seen an individual more enthusiastic, dedicated or committed to those in need. What will always stand out in my mind about Nancy was that she NEVER did anything for another expectCarter ing anything in return. Nancy immersed herself into the needs of others and was always ready, willing and able to help in a uniquely unselfish way.” Douglas G. Carter, former Hamilton County Sheriff and County Commissioner-elect. “Nancy has never turned back in her quest to help those in need. She has continued to build institutions, secure financial support, and all the time leading with her caring, down to Earth problem solving attitude.” Luke Kenley, State Senator

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“Nancy is such an amazing person and a true blessing to all who know her. It’s hard to put into words what a tremendous impact she has on the lives of others. She is an angel on earth and we are so lucky to have her in our Trestrail community.” Amanda Trestrail, Riverview Hospital Foundation philanthropy officer “Nancy has been involved in so many worthy projects that physically help people at the grass roots level that some consider her the Mother Teresa of Hamilton County.” Brian D Lott, Fishers Deputy Fire Chief

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“Nancy always has a positive outlook even when the outlook is bleak. She has also changed the way my husband looks at things, too. Now we know that even if we don’t have the funds or whatever, that God is going to provide a way for us. The people that she helps aren’t just low income they are also middle income. She wants to give people a hand-up not a hand out. Her vision is long-term not just what will get someone by for a couple of days or weeks but what will help them in their future.” Cynthia Brantley, Good Samaritan client November 6, 2012 | 11

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Richard Mourdock (R) Personal: Mourdock and his wife, Marilyn, live in Darmstadt. He holds a master’s degree in Geology from Ball State University and a bachelor’s degree from Defiance College. Mourdock has been active in Christian Missions in Bolivia and has completed six marathons in the past eight years. Background: Mourdock has served as Indiana’s State Treasurer since 2007. Prior to his election as state treasurer, Mourdock had a successful 30 year career in the private sector, managing businesses in the Hoosier energy, environmental and construction industries. He is a licensed professional geologist and a former two-term County Commissioner for Vanderburgh County. Web site: http://richardmourdock.com Joe Donnelly (D) Personal: Residing in Granger, Donnelly is married to his wife Jill and has two children – Molly and Joe, Jr. He graduated from Notre Dame in 1977 and earned his law degree from Notre Dame Law School in 1981. He practiced law until 1996, when he opened Marking Solutions, a printing and rubber stamp company. Background: A former small business owner, Donnelly represented Indiana’s 2nd District in the U.S. Congress for three terms. He has also served on the Indiana State Election Board and was a school board member and president for Marian High School from 1997-2001. Web site: www.joeforindiana.com Andrew Horning (L) Personal: Horning lives in Freedom with his wife, Wendy, and has five children: Philip, Sean, Erin, Joseph and Hark. He graduated from North Central High School in 1976 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in 1990. Background: Horning has worked in cardiovascular healthcare since 1979 in research, clinical and industry/product development and education roles. He has helped develop several medical imaging devices and medical workflow systems, and he’s authored/coauthored several clinical papers. A former cartoonist, Horning also does medical illustration and has taught anatomy, physiology and ultrasound physics. Web site: www.horningforsenate.com

Chard Reid (L) Personal: Reid and his wife, Kristina, live in Fishers and have been married for seven years. They have two young children – daughter, Karis and son, Simeon. He graduated from Anderson University with a perfect 4.0 g.p.a. and earned a master’s degree in teaching from the University of Indianapolis in 2008. Background: Reid teaches finance and marketing at Carmel High School and coaches the women’s and men’s varsity golf teams at Heritage Christian. In 2009, he was awarded the “Key to Lawrence Township” for his outstanding service to the students of Belzer Middle School through the ministry of Young Life. Web site: www.chardreid.com

Mike Pence (R) Personal: Mike Pence is one of six siblings raised in Columbus. Pence is married to his wife, Karen. Before entering the realm of national politics, he graduated from Columbus North High School, Hanover College and then the Indiana University School of Law. Background: Pence currently serves as the United States Representative for District 6 and before that, District 2. He holds a juris doctorate from the IU School of Law. He’s held down the job for more than a decade and has chaired the Republican Study Committee. Web site: mikepence.com John Gregg (D) Personal: John Gregg is from Sandborn. He still resides in Sandborn with his two sons and their dog. Background: Gregg was Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives from 1996 to 2002. In addition to his political experience, Gregg was the interim president of Vincennes University and holds a law degree. Web site: greggforgovernor.com Rupert Boneham (Libertarian) Personal: Libertarian candidate Rupert Boneham’s claim to fame is a three-season stint on the reality TV show “Survivor.” At one point, Boneham won the fan favorite vote and a prize from the show, according to his campaign web site. He’s originally from Detroit, Mich., but grew up in Kokomo. Background: Boneham owns a company called Tournament Towers which works in the sports industry. In addition, he has his own not-for-profit, Rupert’s Kids, that is all about getting youngsters to live within the bounds of the law and do well for themselves. Web site: rupertforgovernor.com

u.s. rep. district 5 Susan Brooks (R) Personal: Brooks, a Fort Wayne native, lives in Carmel with husband David and their two children. She holds a B.A. from Miami University of Ohio and a law degree from Indiana University. Background: Brooks served as deputy mayor of Indianapolis from 1998 to 1999. In 2001, she was appointed U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. She has also served as senior vice president and general counsel for Ivy Tech Community College. Web site: www.susanbrooks2012.com Scott Reske (D) Personal: A graduate of Pendleton Heights High School, Reske is married to wife Jennifer, with whom he has three children, He holds a B.S. from Purdue University and a Master’s degree from the University of Seattle. Background: Reske has served as the U.S. Representative for Indiana District 37 since 2000. Reske accepted a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1983, serving in multiple overseas deployments, including during the first Iraq War. He retired after 28 years in the Marine Corps Reserve as a lieutenant colonel. He is vice president of Beam, Longest and Neff LLC Consulting Service Engineers. Web site: www.reskeforcongress.com 12 | November 6, 2012

Attorney general Greg Zoeller (R) Personal: Greg Zoeller is From New Albany. He has three kids, and is married to Kerrie (formerly Turner). Zoeller and the family are part of Christ the King Catholic Church. Like others running for office this year, he attended the IU School of Law. Background: Zoeller is the incumbent in this race. He was sworn into office after winning the last general election. He’s served in the White House, as well as in the U.S. attorney general and with previous Attorney General Steve Carter as chief deputy. Web site: www.gregzoeller.com Kay Fleming (D) Personal: Kay Fleming is from rural, southern Indiana. She is one of her mom and dad’s five daughters and has one son herself. Fleming paid for her own college experience at the University of Southern Indiana, before attending Indiana State University-Evansville. Background: Fleming spent time working as chief counsel at the Indiana Gaming Commission and then practiced at law firm Ice Miller LLP, according to her campaign web site. She now runs her own practice, Fleming Stage and works as a probation officer. Web site: www.kayfleming4inag.com

supt. of public instruction Tony Bennett (R) Personal: Bennett was born in Clark County, and calls Noblesville his hometown, according to votesmart.org. He is married with four kids. Background: Bennett is the incumbent in this race. His degrees are from Indiana University Southeast, as well as Spalding University. Before being elected, Bennett served as a teacher, principal. Web site: www.tonybennet2012.com Glenda Ritz (D) Personal: Ritz is from Lafayette and graduated from Jefferson High School located there, according to her campaign web site. She lives in Carmel with her husband. They have two sons. Background: Ritz has degrees, including a master’s, from Ball State University, as well as a master’s from IUPUI for library science. She is a library media specialist at Crooked Creek Elementary in Washington Township and was a teacher in the past, as well as held other posts. Web site: www.ritz4ed.com

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school board Jane A. Barr Personal: Barr is married to husband Jerry Barr and has two daughters, Jennifer and Jessica – all are NHS graduates. A lifelong Noblesville resident, Barr earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Ball State University and master’s in education degree from University of Illinois. Background: Barr is a retired Noblesville teacher and current supervisor of student teachers for Butler University. She is the Noblesville School Board president and serves on Noblesville Schools Education Foundation Board, Safe Schools Committee and Community Advisory Council. Barr is a life member of NHS Alumni Association. Jonathan M. Brown Personal: Brown is a single parent of three boys, who have attended Noblesville schools for the past 10 years. He is engaged to Molly Cue of Indianapolis. Brown graduated from the University of Arizona in 1994 with bachelor’s degrees in economics and political science. He earned his jurisprudence degree from Indiana University in 1998. Background: Brown is the owner of Bankruptcy Law Office of Jon Brown with offices in Noblesville and Greenwood. The practice has operated since January 2006. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Noblesville Youth Baseball and has coached baseball and basketball teams locally. Donna M. Clark Personal: Clark is married to Bill Clark and they have two elementary school children. She is a stay-at- home mom and previously worked for five years as an environmental economist and www.currentnoblesville.com

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10 years as a utility economist. Clark earned her bachelor’s degree in applied mathematical economics from SUNY Oswego, mater’s degree in economics from Binghamton University and is a 2010 graduate of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy. Background: Clark has served on the district’s Community Advisory Council, K-6 Math Curriculum & Textbook Adoption Committee and Redistricting Committee. She is also a volunteer soccer, baseball and basketball coach. Gary W. Duvall Personal: A lifelong resident of Noblesville, Duvall is married to Karen Duvall and his three sons, three stepdaughters, and seven grandchildren. He graduated from NHS, attended Ball State University and earned his accounting degree from Indiana Business College. Background: Duvall is a realtor at F.C. Tucker in Noblesville. He is a member of Our Lady Grace, Miller Backers, Noblesville Lions Club, president of Kiwanis and president-elect of Senior Citizens, Inc. Duvall has coached Boys & Girls Club teams in baseball and basketball for 20 years and is the announcer for NHS JV and freshman football games. Ronald J. Fleming Personal: He has been married to Jean Fleming for 47 years and they have one son and daughter and four grandsons. He is a 1961 graduate of Jackson High School (Frankfort) and earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Ball State University in 1965 and his master’s degree in 1977. Fleming has lived in Noblesville for 51 years. Background: Fleming taught social studies at NMS for 32 years before retiring and now works in sales with Rainbow Book Company. He is a member of First Christian Church in Noblesville and is vice president of Hamilton County Retired Teachers. Kevin C. Kalstad Personal: Kalstaf and his wife of 26 years, Tammy, have two

adult children, who both graduated from NHS, and two young grandchildren. He has lived in Noblesville for 12 years. Background: He is the owner and operator of a staffing agency that supports the hospitality industry. He is an active member of White River Christian Church and has served on various committees and in numerous ministries over the past 12 years. He has also served on the NHS principal selection committee and has served numerous times at the NHS Baccalaureate that is hosted by White River. Scott H. Noel Personal: Noel and his wife, Karen, have a son in sixth grade and a daughter in fifth grade. He graduated from NHS and earned a bachelor’s degree in construction management from Indiana State University. Background: He works at Builder’s Concrete and Supply Co., Inc. Noel is a First Christian Church trustee, on the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville board of directors, past president of Noblesville Babe Ruth Baseball; and has served as a football and baseball coach. Noel is the Stony Creek PTO vice president and co-volunteer coordinator of Noblesville Schools’ referendum in 2009 and 2010. Norman Williams Personal: Williams has lived in Noblesville for the past 10 years, but his wife, Amanda, is a native and an elementary school counselor. The couple has four young children. Williams graduated from Brebeuf Preparatory School and earned his mechanical engineering degree from the University of Dayton. Background: He has worked in medical sales the past 15 years. Williams is a member of Grace Community Church and participants with his children’s sports teams at Noblesville United Soccer Club and The Boys and Girls Club and attends as many PTO and School Board meetings as possible.

the basics When: Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Election Day. Where: If you don’t know where to go to vote, call 776-8476 or visit www.indianavoters.com or www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov. What to bring: In order to sign-in to vote, you must bring a current identification card issued by the Indiana or U.S. government that includes your photo, name and an expiration date that is current or expired after the Nov. 2, 2010. Acceptable forms of identification include a passport, military ID with expiration date, Indiana’s driver’s license or an Indiana photo ID.

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unopposed races State Senate Dist. 20 Luke Kenley State Rep Dist. 29 Kathy Richardson Hamilton County Auditor Dawn Coverdale Hamilton County Treasurer Jennifer Templeton Hamilton County Surveyor Kenton Ward Hamilton County Commissioner District 2 Steve Dillinger

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Correcting Political Correctness It is our position that political correctness should be reexamined in America. As voters head to the polls in one of the most polarizing elections in history, semantics more than economics may very well drive how ballots are cast. Some may think a vote against the current regime is considered racist. Will exaggerated sound-bites regarding the issue of a woman’s right to choose sway voters without ever examining the real motives driving the topic? Is socializing medicine the best way to provide equal access to health care for all Americans? And, should it be equal? According to global work environment research done by J. Michelle Sybesma of Professional Skills Consulting, Inc., political over-correctness may actually begin hurting America in the global economy because the control over office politics has stretched far beyond the initial focus of business needs. The principle of pleasing everyone is simply not realistic. How are we to truly understand each other’s differences if we aren’t allowed to recognize that differences do exist? As Americans, we should not be afraid to ask questions of each other and should be encouraged to do so. A little candor may very well be what America needs. Go to the polls on November 5.

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While we love our home and being there, it seems that days go by without ever sitting down to a meal. And though I lament this reality, there is so much good happening on the other side of our front door to which receptivity is warranted. So we gather our family and go into the world. Heartland Truly Moving Pictures gave us such an opportunity just this past week. Our family had been in Brown County for much of the weekend, enjoying the turning autumn colors and the company of good friends. But we dashed off to tux up and attend the annual awards gala as the guest of a dedicated board member. It would have been easy to have demurred. It would have been easy to pass on another event. But as so often happens, we are certainly glad that we did not. Heartland’s film festival has become an Indianapolis and now international mustdo. The winning film “Cairo” illustrates the reality of sexism in the Muslim world. Check it and others out at www.trulymovingpictures.

org. Urbane people and talented filmmakers would have been enough to make this evening worth the effort, but it held another moment. At dinner, a guest we’d just met was announced as recently becoming a US citizen. We welcomed him to the fold and asked him to share his story. It seems that while he’s lived here more than two decades, he felt it wrong to remain longer without casting a ballot. Wow. He’d built a business, raised a family and paid taxes without complaint. But decided he could no longer, in good faith, call this place home without fulfilling his obligation to vote. While delighted by his choice, one is chilled by the millions of “natural” Americans who are not able to make the same commitment. Please go to the polls. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmel.com.

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Tuesday will prove a momentous occasion on many fronts. Here is whom your favorite newspaper owners endorse (and why): President – Mitt Romney, perhaps by a wider margin than previously thought possible. We believe he’ll have a laser-like focus on the economy. Plus, he’s not an enemy to small business. President Barack Obama’s policies, frankly, scare us. We believe Romney will shore up defense and justice, two areas in which we strongly place stock. U.S. Senate – We’re going with State Treasurer Richard Mourdock. As much as we were (and still are) aghast at his comments about “God’s will,” we believe he will march to Romney’s fiscal conservancy beat. Does that mean we just want him added to the conservative side of the aisle? Yes, it does. U.S. House of Representatives – Susan Brooks gets our nod. Some call her a graduate from Republican Clone School. We don’t see her that way. She is an independent thinker, and we believe she will be heard. Governor – We like Mike Pence and his fiscal conservancy. We view him as the one most likely to not significantly alter the course charted by the accomplished Gov. Mitch Daniels (who, we still believe, should be running for president in Romney’s stead). Indiana Attorney General – Greg Zoeller is our guy here. He filed suit against the Obama administration for foisting ObamaCare on us. We don’t need it. Indiana Schools Superintendent – It is incumbent Tony Bennett vs. Glenda Ritz. Bennett has put in place reforms (not nearly enough), while Ritz stands for uprooting teacher evaluations and ISTEP, and she is against voucher expansion. It’s Bennett for us. Whether our endorsements are correct is unimportant. What IS important is that everyone gets out to exercise his or her right (and responsibility) to vote. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please do your part. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

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Another district, another take Commentary by Robert Herrington I can understand how some parents feel the balanced calendar decision was rushed. I can also understand the sentiment that it wasn’t. The study committee worked for a year on the balanced calendar. The research was done, community input was sought, public support was garnered and a decision was made. From the public side, many did not understand the background done and time spent by the committee. While the balanced calendar was presented to the school board in June, it was not brought before the public again until October. Then an online survey, community mailing, forum and decision was made in a span of three weeks. As the decision still resonates in Noblesville, it’s interesting to note that what has taken place here is being looked at in communities around us. Hamilton Heights and Westfield are now exploring the option of a balanced calendar with their communities. Westfield Washington Schools previously looked at a balanced calendar years ago, but the public interest was not there to continue discussions. With Noblesville’s decision, Supt. Mark Keen is providing his community another look at the non-traditional schedule for the 20142015 school year. If approved, Westfield’s balanced calendar would likely look different from Noblesville because it uses trimesters. www.currentnoblesville.com

As with the Noblesville officials, Keen said there are benefits to both students and staff in having breaks of two weeks to refresh and still not be away from school too long for learning loss to set in. Interestingly though, Keen provided two differing points of view to his public: “The original intent of a balanced calendar was to use the two-week break for remediation for those students who need a little more help. Unfortunately, that has not been done in many districts, and we would not do so here,” Keen wrote on his superintendent’s blog. “Summer learning loss reaches its peak at six weeks off from school. Balanced calendars still have around eight weeks off, which does not reduce the impact of summer learning loss.” The Shamrocks are also taking a different approach from Noblesville. Three calendar 201415 options are available for view – traditional trimester, and semester and trimester versions of the balanced calendar – and a short survey will be conducted for 22 days. It’s easy to say hindsight is 20/20, but it’ll also be much harder for Westfield residents to cry foul in two years if a change is made. Robert Herrington is the managing editor of Current in Noblesville. You can reach him via e-mail at robert@ youarecurrent.com.

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Vote for Mitt Romney Editor, I have followed with interest your recent coverage of the election. However, one key fact has been underemphasized in your reporting. Please remind your readers that our current president has had four years to dig us out of the economic slump, and has not done so. In fact, President Obama’s “spend now, pay later” policies have worsened the recession. Obama has brought us ever-increasing debt and skyhigh unemployment. Mitt Romney has spent his life in business. Romney understands that the road to recovery is to unleash the spirit of American free enterprise. Only by lowering taxes and removing unnecessary regulations can we recover the prosperity and opportunity that should be the birthright of every American. Mitt Romney is the right choice for our nation. Michael Stevens, 46062

Readers should choose Obama Editor, While you have ably covered the upcoming election, I feel you should better highlight some important context. Four years ago, America faced its greatest economic crisis in generations. Employment was plummeting, and a second Great Depression appeared possible. Since taking office, President Obama has worked tirelessly to stabilize the economy and rebuild America’s middle-class. This hasn’t always been easy, but we are moving in the right direction. We now have steady job growth, and recovery is underway. Now Mitt Romney proposes a return to the Bush-era policies of cutting taxes for millionaires and giving freer reign to Wall Street that led us into this mess. This didn’t work before, and it won’t work now. I urge your readers to vote for Barack Obama. Andrew Mills, 46060

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Carmel’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on Friday, Nov. 9 at 12 p.m. at the Tarkington Theater in the Center for the Performing Arts. Participants include Mayor Jim Brainard, Brigadier General James L. Bauerle, Retired as keynote speaker, Carmel VFW/American Legion Honor Guard, the Carmel Elementary School Choir and the Actors Theatre of Indiana’s own “Andrews Sisters.” The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Visit www.CarmelVeteransDay.org for more information.

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If you enjoy ghost stories – not blood-and-gore slasher tales but creepy, elegant, unexplainable GHOST stories – you must see the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre’s production of “The Woman in Black.” I loved this show. I left the theatre thinking, Wow! Part of my “wow” was prompted by the actors. There are only three but they are excellent and they fill the theatre. Dan Scharbrough plays Arthur Kipps, a tormented solicitor who hires a professional actor, played by John Michael Goodson, to help him prepare to tell his story to his family so that he can get it out of his system and sleep without nightmares. “We’ll make a Barrymore of you yet,” says The Actor, but Mr. Kipps insists that acting is not his forte, that he only wants to improve his delivery enough to make his family understand what happened. As the two men develop Mr. Kipp’s manuscript into a theatre piece, each plays more than one character. They brilliantly tweak their British accents and their costumes (designed by Jean Engstrom) to fit. Sara Mark plays the silent title character. My shoulders hunched up in a shiver every time she appeared. My “wow” was also prompted by the design of the show. The first thing we hear is a child’s laughter. It is happy but also somehow haunting, perhaps because we can’t see much. The only light at first is the tiny kind they used to leave on in theatres so no one would trip in the dark. Ironically, such lights were called “ghost lights.” There are boxes and buckets, and larger things covered in drop cloths, some partially hidden behind curtains. Ryan Koharchik’s set and lighting design holds us in the shadows like a bully, teasing us with what it will or will not reveal, and Michael J. Lasely’s sound design heightens the suspense as well. This atmospheric piece will be most appreciated by teens and adults, rather than little kids. It was adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the novel by Susan Hill. It was directed for Civic by Robert J. Sorbera. It runs through Nov. 10 at the Tarkington Theatre in Carmel. www.currentnoblesville.com

◆ What: The Woman

in Black, adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the book by Susan Hill ◆ When: Now to Nov. 10 ◆ Where: Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, 3 Center Green, Carmel ◆ Plot: Mrs. Drablow lived alone for more than 60 years in a gothic mansion on an island accessible only by a causeway at low tide. Something awful happened there and when Kipps arrives at the house himself, awful things start to happen, including an appearance of the Woman in Black. This thriller contains all the ingredients of a classic ghost story, complete with deserted mansion, haunted graveyards, and locals who don’t dare breathe a word of the horrors they have witnessed. ◆ Cost: $39 for adults, $13 for Student Scream seats (includes college students) ◆ Box Office: 843-3800

Dave Dugan, who has been on The Bob & Tom Show, Comedy Central, HBO and more, is coming to Britton Hall in Pinheads Entertainment Complex on Nov. 17 at 8:30 p.m. The opening act is Ryan McCormick. Big Rosco and the Hammers perform afterward in Louie’s • Britton Hall • 13825 Britton Park Rd. • bowlatpinheads.com • $10 cover, but save $2 by emailing Kevinwalter@bowlatpinheads.com ahead of time. • BowlAtPinheads.com

Noblesville: 62nd annual fall HCAA exhibit • Come and see a variety of art on display at the

Hamilton County Artists’ Association’s annual show. Artwork will be on display at the Noblesville Library, 1 Library Plaza, during normal library hours now through Nov. 16. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit www.hcaa-in.org.

Westfield: It’s a mystery • The Westfield Wash-

ington Public Library’s Mystery Book Discussion Group is talking about “Murder in the Marais” by Clara Black at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Come join other mystery lovers at a once-a-month discussion group that meets at the library, 333 W. Hoover St. Residents are invited even if you haven’t read the book. Interested in obtaining a copy of the book and participating in the free program, call 896-9391.

Hope Baugh writes about local theater here and on indytheatrehabit.com. Contact her at amarylliswriter@gmail.com or by tweeting @IndyTheatre.

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Zionsville: The Music Group • The HusseyMayfield Memorial Public Library’s Music Group will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Lora Hussey Room. That night’s program will be "The answer is blowing in the (wood)wind(s)." Listen to and discuss music featuring clarinet, flute, oboe and other woodwind instruments. Refreshments will be provided.

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Event Calendar

Persian Carpet and Art of M Farshcian on Persian Rug • Art on a global scale came to Carmel. View works of art by M Farshcian, an artist with a museum based in Tehran, Iran. Soori Gallery • 33 East Main Street #100 and 200, Carmel • 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment • Tuesday through Saturday • 843-2787

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Lamb of God with In Flames, Hatebreed and Sylosis • Metal band Lamb of God comes to Indianapolis this Thursday, paying the Egyptian Room a visit. • 7 p.m. • $36 • Egyptian Room at the Old National Centre • 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis • oldnationalcentre.com

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The Woman in Black • Visit the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre for a performance of “The Woman in Black.” Get one last good scare in with this horror story before the spooky season comes to a complete close. • 7 p.m. on Thursday • 5 p.m. on Saturday • $39 • Student Scream $13 • 3 Center Green, Suite 200, Carmel • 843-3800

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Carmel Symphony Orchestra Presents Honoring America with the Wright Brothers • Head to the Palladium to take in a performance from the Wright Brothers, which can span big band music to 90’s rock. • 7:30 p.m. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Regular tickets starting at $10 • $5 youthPASS (high school and younger students and $10 CollegePass tickets available for select seats • 843-3800

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MCC Table Tennis Club • With the weather turning cold and dreary, get your athletic activity in at Monon Community Center and & Central Park. Every Tuesday and Saturday the MCC Table Tennis Club meets and plays on 12 professional tables. Those wishing to play are encouraged to bring their own raquets ands balls. • 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays • 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel • $5 per visit or $30 for the month • 573-5248 62nd Annual Fall Hamilton County Artists’ Association Exhibit – Head to the Noblesville Library to check out various works of art from the group. The show can be seen any time during normal library hours through Nov. 16. • Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Sunday 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. • 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville • 776-2278

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Wine Wednesday • Looking for a little pick me up at the midweek point? Hearthstone Coffeehouse & Pub offers up Wine Wednesday. The venue that often hosts music and dishes out coffee and craft beer puts its House Red and House White wines on sale at $4 per glass. • Hearthstone Coffeehouse & Pub • 8235 E. 116th St., Fishers • 436-7049 Open Mic Night hosted by Brandon Cannon • Head to Hearthstone Coffeehouse & Pub for an open mic night, and while you’re at it, enjoy a craft brew or coffee. • 7 p.m. • Hearthstone Coffeehouse & Pub • 8235 E. 116th St., Fishers • 436-7049

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Martina McBride at the Palladium • Artist Martina McBride is coming to the Palladium in Carmel. The country artist has won multiple Country Music Awards, as well as a Grammy. • 7:30 p.m. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Starting at $133 as of press time • 843-3800 Route 66 at The Studio Theater • The musical features 34 hits from the starting including tunes from 1950s Chicago and the surf music of the California coast. • 7:30 p.m. • Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. • Sunday at 2 p.m. • 3 Center Green, Carmel • Starting at $35.50 • 843-3800 18 | November 6, 2012

Follow the North Star • Conner Prairie’s program removes participants from their daily lives and puts them in the position of a fugitive slave. The program promises an intense experience and is not for the faint of heart. Kids must be at least 12-yearsold to participate. • Start times for the program are staggered between 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Nov. 1 through 3, Nov. 8 through Nov. 10, Nov. 15 through 17 • $20 for non members, $17 for members • Reservations required • 776-6006 Born Again Floozies’ album release: The Voluptuous Panic • Indianapolis-based band the Born Again Floozies is having its release party for its new album, The Voluptuous Panic or Earthquake Revolution. The group features a tap dancer, turntablist, vocals, guitar and more. • 8 p.m. • $10 • Deluxe at Old National Centre • 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis • oldnationalcentre.com Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas • The Church Basement Ladies are back with their next installment of coffee cake, gossip and shepherd’s costumes made of old bathrobes, just in time for Christmas • (No Tuesday show today) Wednesday to Saturday – 8 p.m. • Wednesday – 1 p.m. • Thursday – 1 p.m. • Sunday – 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. • Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • starting at $37, includes dinner buffet • 872-9664

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A game of one-upsmanship One-upmanship can be defined as the art or practice of successively outdoing a competitor. In our case the competition is not the opposing team, rather it’s the other tailgaters in our parking lot. Way back in 1992, I remember when a man attached a flag pole and flag to his minivan. His flag, sporting the team name and logo, waved in the fall breeze. The next game, another tailgater had a larger flag on a higher poll. Week after week the “war of the flags” rose to higher levels. Finally after all parties had taken things up to the highest level money could buy, one man arrived and dealt the coup de grâce. He brought an inflatable mini blimp, in team colors. He filled it with helium gas and let it rise to the sky, easily more than 100 feet. The blimp was tethered to his vehicle by a long rope and on the rope hung a huge team flag. The war of the flags was over! So much for one-upsmanship, right, or should I say “yeah right!” To try to make one’s tailgate set-up bigger and better is a natural male urge that must be allowed to run its course. Eventually, after accumulating tents, canopies, coolers, sound systems, themed vehicles, and bigger and better grills, each tailgater will start to realize that a tailgate party is a social event, not a competition. It’s a time to relax. Don’t get me wrong, it’s www.currentnoblesville.com

still fun to watch rookie tailgaters compete with one another, but for now, when we speak of competition it’s about having better food. Here’s a great cold weather dish that will stand out as the best food in your parking lot. It’s called bœuf bourguignon, or Beef Burgundy.

Ingredients: 2 to 3 pounds good beef (like chuck steak) cubed, 1/4 cup canola oil, 10 or more small onions peeled, but whole, 1 teaspoon kosher salt,1 pound fresh mushrooms, 1 bottle burgundy wine Prepare: Trim all the fat from the beef and then stir fry it in a large stew pot. Remove these pieces of fat with a slotted spoon and then add the cubed meat and oil. Brown this mixture for 20 to 30 minutes. Add the salt and onions and then cover the mixture with the wine and simmer 30 minutes. Clean the mushrooms with a brush and then slice them into thin profile slices. Add these mushrooms to the mixture and then cover with the remainder of the wine. Simmer 30 minutes longer and then take one piece of beef and taste it. If it’s tender and full of that rich wine taste, it’s done. If not tender then cook it longer. Joe Drozda is an author about sports and food. You may contact him at drozda@tailgatershandbook.com or visit www.tailgatershandbook.com.

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The Amazing Spider-Man • PG-13, 136 minutes Commentary by Chris Lloyd For an absolutely unnecessary reboot of the web-slinging superhero franchise, “The Amazing Spider-Man” is terrifically well-done. It attacks the character of Pete Parker, a nerdy kid who gets bitten by a radioactive arachnid, from a darker perspective than the previous trilogy. Andrew Garfield, taking over the lead role from Tobey Maguire, draws a portrait of a socially ostracized kid who was probably headed to a lonely life of despair if he hadn’t been turned into a non-caped crusader. Becoming Spider-Man teaches him harsh lessons about responsibility – particularly after his believed Uncle Ben (Martin Sheen) is slain because of his inaction – but it also helps him come out of his shell, especially with regard to lady love Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone). The heavy here is Dr. Curt Connors (Rhys

Ifans), a scientist who becomes Peter’s mentor as they try to unlock the secret of transferring the regenerative power of reptiles to humans. It does help Connors regrow his missing arm – but also turns him into the fearsome, toothsome Lizard. Director Marc Webb was an unlikely choice for a big-budget action film, his only other credit being the indie romance, “(500) Days of Summer.” But Webb and the trio of screenwriters have made something genuinely new out of something old. Please note, “The Amazing Spider-Man” will be released on video Friday, Nov. 9. Movie: B+ Read more of Chris Lloyd’s review of current films and DVDs at www. captaincritic.blogspot.com or www. thefilmyap.com.

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New approach to hip replacement surgery Commentary by John Hur, MD Recently I began using a new method to perform hip replacement surgery, known as the Direct Anterior Approach. This new approach allows me to reach the hip joint from the front of the hip as opposed to the lateral (side) or the posterior (back) approach. This way, the hip can be replaced without detachment of muscle from the pelvis or femur during surgery. The greatest benefit to this approach is that the most important muscles for hip function, the gluteal muscles that attach to the pelvis and femur, are left undisturbed and, therefore, do not require a healing process to recover from surgical trauma. This decreases the amount of pain a patient experiences and also reduces complications, such as problems with hip dislocation. With less pain and improved function, most patients are able to return to normal activities sooner, if not immediately. In comparison, conventional hip replacement surgery approaches require splitting and/ or detachment of muscles that control motion of the hip and help prevent dislocation. Trauma to these muscles causes pain and swelling that takes time to heal in order to recover function. Typically, this requires six to 10 weeks of rehabilitation and restrictions of not flexing the hip beyond 90 degrees, which affects basic activities like sitting, crossing the legs, putting on shoes and driving an automobile. It is also common

for patients who undergo conventional hip replacement surgery to experience dislocation of the hip due to the weakening of the muscles that are detached during surgery. The direct anterior approach to hip replacement has been around for some time. In fact, it was first performed in Europe in 1947. Since that time, the technique has been continually refined with advancing medical technology. The most significant advancement that was made was with the creation of a special, stateof-the-art surgical table that allows surgeons to perform the procedure with ease. Today, literally thousands of hip replacement patients have benefited from this minimally invasive approach in Europe and America. Unfortunately, not all patients are a candidate for this type of hip replacement surgery. It is particularly difficult to perform on patients that are overweight or who have distorted anatomy. Patients should ask their orthopedic surgeons if they are familiar with the direct anterior approach and if they are an ideal candidate for that type of hip replacement surgery. Only an orthopedic hip replacement specialist can make a proper assessment. John Hur, MD, specializes in adult hip and knee reconstruction and trauma, as well as the direct anterior approach to hip replacement. He can be reached by calling the Methodist Sports Medicine offices at 817-1200, ext. 5010.

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Knowing the ins and outs of flood insurance Commentary by Jamie Ianigro Question from Lindsey J. from Fishers: All the flooding and problems from the hurricane have got me thinking about a flood policy. We have a basement and have never had any problems in the ten years we’ve lived in the house. What do you think? Response from Jamie Ianigro: Issues: The first thing you need to know about flood insurance is what the policy covers. A flood insurance policy will protect your property from flooding accompanying hurricanes, heavy rains and melting snows. A standard homeowner’s policy specifically excludes coverage for all of these things. The other thing you need to know about flood insurance is what it doesn’t cover. Flood insurance doesn’t cover water that rises up through your plumbing. This type of loss is protected by using an endorsement to your homeowner’s policy called sewer & drain backup. A loss from sewer & drain backup can be just as damaging as a flood loss. Coverage Recommendations: Most of Hamilton County sits in a moderate-to-low risk area when it comes to flood risk (you can check your risk at www.floodsmart.gov) and qualifies for coverage at the preferred rate. This policy will protect your house and its contents starting as low as $129 per year. It takes 30 days after purchase for a flood policy to take effect, so don’t wait until

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Grammar Guy Capitalization in titles and degrees LIFESTYLE

Commentary by Jordan Fischer

Incorrect, over-enthusiastic and, frankly, odd capitalization decisions are mistakes we see frequently in the editing world. I think most people remember the basic rules from English class: Do capitalize the first word of a sentence, proper nouns, the first word of a quotation, titles that precede a name, days of the week, etc. Don’t capitalize the seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter), compass directions unless referring to specific regions (For example, Alabama is in the South, but it is south of Indiana.), or general subjects in school (math, physical education, health). Of course, the beauty of our world is that there is so much more to write about beyond the basic rules. This is also the area where mistakes start to slip in. A big source of confusion for many people seems to come from titles and academic degrees. As I mentioned earlier, I believe most people are comfortable with what to do with a title that precedes a name: you capitalize it. For example, assuming you are reading this column on Tuesday and are 18 years old, hopefully you voted or will be voting for either President Barack Obama or Gov. Mitt Romney today (or, you know, Mickey Mouse if you’re a Disney anarchist). While the choice might be difficult for some, the rule isn’t. If a title comes before a name, capitalize it. What if the title is somewhere else, though,

or there is no name attached to it? What if, for example, your choices on the ballot were Barack Obama, president of the United States, and Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts? Since the titles follow the name, they are considered to be used as descriptors and thus no capitalization is needed. Similarly, were you to refer to the candidates as the president and the governor, you would not capitalize their titles. The exception, since there must be one, would be if you are addressing one or the other directly, in which case you would say Mr. President or Mr. Governor with a capital letter. College degrees follow very similar capitalization rules. If they precede a name – Bachelor of Arts Jordan Fischer, for example – they get to be capitalized. If they follow a name – Jordan Fischer, bachelor of arts – they don’t. As I’m typing this, I notice that Microsoft Word wants the latter degree capitalized as well. Just ignore that little green squiggly; we’re smarter than the computer on this one. As a final note, academic subjects in degrees follow the same rules as normal: Capitalize proper nouns like English and French. Don’t capitalize general courses like mathematics unless referring to a specific course: Algebra II, Modern Dance 101, etc.

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With eight women in my circle of family and friends having babies this year, the topic of naming a little one has come up more than once. The naming pendulum, which once seemed to swing away from choosing an old family name for the newest member of the clan, might just be swinging back. It seems that bequeathing a newborn with the name of a beloved grand- or even great-grand parent, favorite uncle or sibling is now in favor again. Finding and utilizing ancestral last names is more common as well, with some using them as middle names, but others finding them useful as unique first names. Some tweak the name a bit to make it more current, but the result is still the same. A link is made between past and present. Carrying on a family name is a special way to honor those from the past. Indeed, a connection is made between those family members involved, though they may have never met or formed a bond in this life. And what parent isn’t thrilled when a “junior” or “third” carries for-

ward the family name in full? When a child is old enough to ask about his or her name and learns that it was chosen to pay homage a special person from that past, it means so much more than, “We liked the sound of that.” If information is passed on about the original bearer of the name, it often inspires the same positive traits in the namesake. (Assuming one does not name his child after lazy Uncle Charlie the lush.) Another trend is the choosing of a name that represents the family “homeland” or country of origin, which is a special link of its own to a place most likely far away. Ancestry is then a part of the everyday, when the name is said it reminds family members of their heritage. What’s in a name? Sometimes, there’s a lot of history there.

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