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In the weeds

As the city council looks at a new tall-grass ordinance, Gloria Cassady fights for her homeowner's rights / P10

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Teens Only Movie – The “Teens Only Movie” is 6 p.m. July 17 at the Westfield Washington Public Library, 333 W. Hoover St. The movie is “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” (PG), a groundbreaking interaction between live and animated characters about a ‘toon-hating detective who is a cartoon rabbit’s only hope to prove his innocence when he is accused of murder. You must be 13 or older to attend. Wacky, Wonderful Water Show – There will be a Wacky, Wonderful Water Show 1 p.m. July 18 at the Westfield Washington Public Library. Enjoy magic, laughter and audience participation at this fun-for-all-ages event sponsored by the Westfield Lions Club. Plan to get wet – really wet – or sit in the dry zone. Take better photos – Almost everybody has a digital camera, but the results can often be disappointing. At 10:30 a.m. July 21, the Westfield Washington Public Library is bringing in a local expert to share tips and techniques for taking better photos with a point and shoot digital camera. Cost is $15 and you should bring your camera to learn more about its basic operation. You’ll learn about lighting, composition, downloading your photos and storing them. There will also be plenty of time for questions and answers. Register for event by calling 896-9391. Art club – School-age kids to teens are invited to be part of the WWPL Art Club. This free club will meet 1 to 3 p.m. on alternate Thursdays at the Westfield Washington Public Library. Upcoming planned activities include: July 19 – Collages: Learn about the different materials that can be used to make collages and then make one of your own; and Aug. 2 – Torn Paper Art: Explore different media and styles by making different themed pictures from torn paper.

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Indiana Private College Week – From July 23-27, Indiana’s 31 private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the state are throwing open their campus doors to students, parents and any others involved in the college selection process. Those visiting will get to experience firsthand the unique personality of each campus through tours, informational sessions and conversations with students and staff. Visitors between the ages of 16 and 20 touring one or more ICI campuses during Private College Week will have the chance to enter a drawing for an Apple iPad. Entry forms and rules will be available at each campus. For a complete list of participating campuses, as well as their event schedules, visit www.indianacollegechoices.org.

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4-H’ers prepare for queen pageant editorial@youarecurrent.com The reign of Phoebe Davis will come to end this week as a new young woman will be crowned Hamilton County 4-H Fair Queen. This year’s pageant Christy will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Hamilton Kettler County 4‐H Grounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. Alexandra Six of the 23 contestants reside in Westfield, Bates including two sets of sisters. Area 4-H’ers include Kara and Stephanie Chinn, daughters of Jeff and Debbie Chinn; Alexandra and SamanKelly tha Bates, daughters of Bill and Paula Bates; Schuetter Christy Kettler, daughter of Bruce and Tammy Kettler; and Kelly Schuetter, Janet and Kelly Samantha Schuetter. Contestants will be judged on the basis of personality, Bates poise, presence and beauty. This judging is divided into three categories – professional wear, formalwear and a four minute interview with the judges. To be eligible, a contestant must be between the ages of 16 to 19 by Aug. 19 and must be an active 4‐H member in Hamilton County this year. PreviKara ous winners cannot compete Chinn again. The new queen and her court will make appearances during this year’s Hamilton County 4‐H Fair (July 1924) as well as represent Hamilton Stephanie County in the 2012 Indiana State Fair Cinn Queen Pageant.

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As the city council looks at a new tall-grass ordinance, Gloria Cassady fights for her homeowner's rights

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com

Westfield resident Gloria Cassady is in a fight to save her lawn. The hot weather and drought conditions have already ruined the grass, but the retired Beacon Pointe subdivision homeowner is fighting resistance to present a different, ecological yard. “Everything I’m doing I have a right to do,” Cassidy was told by legal advisors. “When I look out my door I want to see green, not neighbors… When I envisioned it, it would have been beautiful by now.” Cassady said she is trying to exercise her rights as a homeowner, but claims her HOA has stopped her illegally. “I want to plant a garden and make improvements but was halted,” she said. “I read the HOA carefully before I bought the property.” On May 7, the Beacon Pointe HOA stopped Cassady’s workers. “He demanded not so much as a single flower be planted until a comprehensive detailed landscape plan for my entire property is approved by the architectural design review committee,” said Cassady. “Feeling bullied but trying to be neighborly, I voluntarily paused implementation efforts and respectfully invited dialogue.” Since Cassady halted her lawn’s transformation, a large mound of dirt sits in her front yard and the fenced in property behind her house has sections of grass two to three feet high. Cassady contends that describing her yard as haphazard or the thought that her grass is just allowed to grow is not the case. “In its current condition because I’m not able to plant any flowers,” she said. “The mess you see damages me most of all. I want to be an asset to the neighborhood. No one is more daunted than me. I’m very concerned with property values in the whole neighborhood.” Cassady said her intent when she started digging was to have her yard in shape to celebrate her 65th birthday. Instead, Cassady celebrated her special day standing before the Westfield City Council defending her yard and plan to use beneficial landscaping. At that council meeting, members were discussing potential changes to the city’s Tall Grass and Weeds Ordinance. Director of Community Development Matt Skelton said the city has made several minor Skelton wording changes to the origi10 | July 10, 2012

nal ordinance including the wording to include subdivision lots – describing but not identifying Cassady’s home. “This is about extreme situations,” he said. Skelton explained that the current ordinance is unenforceable for what was intended. “The intent was to have something that looks enticing – different from what we see today,” he said. “She has a plan but the plan is not

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demonstrated.” The changes to the ordinance involve minor word changes in the requirement to cut, violation notice and city to abate sections. The major change comes at the start of section 14 – “The following provisions in this Section 14 shall not apply to lots located within a residential subdivision secondary plat recorded after Sept. 7, 1977.” Councilman Steve Hoover explained the ordinance was intended for farmland or larger properties. “I never really envisioned this being in a subdivision with small lots,” he said. “Residents can choose not to have a lawn, but if you have a lawn it has to be mowed.” Cassady views the new ordinance as a form of class division. “I don’t think habitat should be exclusive to those that can afford 20 acres,” she said. “I want to show an example of what can be done.” Skelton said the original ordinance started more than a year ago. Since it began, Skelton said the city has processed 25 to 30 properties and mowed 10 to 15. He said most are abandoned homes or negligent homeowners. “We’ve had a lot of success administering this,” said Skelton. “It’s been a fantastic improvement.” The second reading and possible consideration of the Tall Grass and Weeds Ordinance occurred after the printing of this article at the July 9 council meeting. For an update on this story, visit www.currentinwestfield.com.

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Changes to the Tall Grass and Weeds Ordinance The following changes have been presented to the Westfield City Council: Section 4. Requirement to cut. All owners of property located within the city shall cut and remove weeds and other rank vegetation growing thereon that Ordinance 11-2014 Tall Grass and Weeds exceeds a height of 12 inches, and shall keep their property clear of debris. Section 5. Violation Notice. In the event of a violation of this chapter, the director and/or his designee, or an officer of the police or fire department shall issue a written notice to the violating landowner. The violation notice shall identify the violation and order the landowner to correct the same within 10 calendar days from the date on which the violation notice is served on the landowner. Posting notice conspicuously on the property in violation, personal service, service by U.S. certified mail, regular mail or any other manner service recognized in the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure shall constitute proper service upon the landowner for purposes of this chapter. Section 7. City to abate. If the landowner fails to abate each violation set forth in a violation notice in a timely manner, the landowner shall be deemed to have granted permission to the city to enter the landowner’s property for the limited purpose of inspecting, cutting and/or removing such debris, weeds or rank vegetation located thereon and identified in the violation notice. In such case, the director, or his designee, shall prepare a certified statement as to the actual administrative and other costs incurred by the city in taking such action, and serve a copy of the invoice on the landowner. The landowner shall, within seven calendar days from the date on which the landowner is served with such invoice, pay in full the amount stated thereon to the Dept. of Community Development. Section 14. The following provisions in this Section 14 shall not apply to lots located within a residential subdivision secondary plat recorded after Sept. 7, 1977. This chapter is not intended to apply to properties being utilized in an agricultural manner, or properties or portions of property that are clearly intended to remain in a natural state, such as, but not limited to, woods, forests, creeks, hedgerows, wetlands, wildflower preservation areas, nature preservation areas, and/or natural wildlife habitats. The director shall have discretion to determine whether the property in question qualifies under the exception stated herein. www.currentinwestfield.com

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Change and hope Commentary by Terry Anker Perhaps it is simple human nature. We dislike and disparage those who disagree with our take on a particular issue and tend to admire and regard those who seem to take our side in an argument. So, it has been particularly entertaining to watch as pundits and just-plain-old opinionated folk have reacted to the surprising outcome of the recent Supreme Court deliberation on the constitutionality of some provisions of the largely yet-to-be-implemented heath care reform act widely known as Obamacare. Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the liberal justices in supporting Obamacare, holding that it is a tax allowed under the Constitution. If we can net out the noise, Roberts seems to be the kind of judge who is singularly focused on the task at hand. He is rarely swayed by protestors seeking the “right” outcome and operates with regard to the Constitutional context and rule of existing law. I’d guess that Roberts is simply convinced that Congress maintains the power to tax the American peo-

ple as it sees fit and does not ascribe a belief that he is secretly making a ruling based on the desire to impose his view of social justice. His less predictable approach to decision making should lead to a generation of important, if volatile, moves by the high court. With the change made, we can only hope that Americans most in need are elevated by taxpayers’ additional contribution to the common good. And, we hope that any risk of program dependency and reduction in freedom and self-reliance is ameliorated by empowering citizens served by our national largess to break free of these bonds and become more productive and contributing members of the collective good using the money saved, and contributed by others, to pursue education and focus on opportunity for themselves and their progeny. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmel.com.

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It should come as no surprise that we were bitterly disappointed with the Supreme Court’s recent decision on ObamaCare. We suspect many of you were, too. As our sour feelings abated – albeit in a very minor way – along came last Monday’s Wall Street Journal, and in it an opinion piece by Michael J. Boskin. He’s an economics professor at Stanford University and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, and he also chaired the Council of Economic Advisers under former President George H.W. Bush (don’t hold that against him, please). Boskin wrote exactly what we’ve been thinking. In short: Pursuit of profits is critical to a robust economy; the recession’s end was more than three years ago, but recovery has been anemic; the majority of Americans are opposed to President Barack Obama’s economic policies; Obama claims that when he took office no one knew how dire the recession would be, which is untrue, because all the leading economists did; and the president’s record on jobs is lacking. As Boskin points out, “Perhaps we should not have expected more from the eloquent apostle of hope and change.” Obama’s autobiography, Boskin points out, states that during his brief time in business, he felt “like a spy behind enemy lines.” That. Just. Makes. Us. Shudder. We, like most, believe there will be a short battle royale in Congress over ObamaCare, but for those that oppose it we suspect it will be for naught. Change? America voted for it, and now America has it. We’re not quite sure this is what our founding fathers had in mind back at the signing party in Independence Hall. We hope and pray common sense prevails in the general election and the worst president in the nation’s history is shown the door. 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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Don't judge a book by its cover Commentary by Danielle Wilson Let’s do this, ladies! I speak of course of finally reading "Fifty Shades of Grey" by E.L. James. Summer’s here, the kids don’t need us, and what relationship couldn’t benefit from a heaping dose of Cholula? Here’s my proposal: If you haven’t read the book yet, read it with me. I’m taking the next two weeks to swim in the erotic fiction that my dad calls “filth.” (Sad but true. My 70-year-old father beat me to it!) Then I’ll write an article with my reactions and thoughts and include your comments as well. If you’ve already experienced the mania, feel free to email me your take. Think of me as Oprah with red hair. And if by some chance you’ve managed to avoid all media references to the Shades of Grey phenomena and haven’t a clue as to what I am referring, allow me to first encourage you to crawl out of whatever dark hole you’ve been hiding in for the past three months. Secondly, let me bring you up to speed. To my understanding, the "Shades of Grey" trilogy (yes, there are two more books should we crave more!) is the explicit S&M version of the Twilight series aimed at all the soccer moms who secretly took sides in the Edward versus Jacob rivalry (Team Edward, baby!). I guess Ms. James thinks that American suburbanites lead boring, predictable, conservative

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“Ice Age: Continental Drift” – In theaters Friday, the Ice Age franchise returns with its fourth film. Manny, Diego and Sid start off a new adventure as their continent is set adrift and they are forced to use an iceberg as a ship.

(Left) Comedian Dave Attell performed at Morty’s last year and will be returning later this year. (Above) Pictures like this one of legendary comic George Carlin line the windows of the club.

How Morty’s Comedy Joint is redefining Northside comedy scene By Christian Sorrell • christian@youarecurrent.com In January 2010, Morty’s Comedy Joint, on Keystone Avenue along Carmel’s southern border, closed its doors. Several months later, a number of comedians and investors purchased the business and re-launched the club. During the past two years, Morty’s has gone from a formerly failing business to a burgeoning comedy club that not only brings national talent through its doors, but has also created a vibrant local community of growing comedians. Steve Hofstetter, co-owner of Morty’s and a comedian himself, credits a majority of the club’s newfound success to the formula of its four owners, which includes three working comedians, as well as the supHofstetter port of the local community. “I think it was a combination of everything really. The experience of a comedy club is so much more than just what’s on stage,” said Hofstetter. “From the moment they get out of their car, people need to be having a great time.”

Keeping this in mind, the exterior, interior and entire food and drink selection of the club have been revamped to be more immediately inviting and enjoyable. The exterior of the building features a number of America’s greatest comedians, while the interior is lined with classic vinyl comedy albums. There is more to the Morty’s makeover than simple appearance. Building a local community of unique comedy talent is also at the core of Morty’s new strategy. “We have a local talent night once a week, sometimes three nights a week, as well as a residency program,” said Hofstetter. “It doesn’t matter how good someone is. Without stage time, it doesn’t really matter, so we are sure to give (local Gardner comedians) that time.” According to Hofstetter, Mike Gardner is one such comedian. Not only has Morty’s embraced Gardner, a Carmel resident, as a headliner, they have also worked with him to include other local comedians in tours he has

planned himself. “If you don’t have good local talent, a comedy club is not sustainable,” said Hofstetter. Supporting Morty’s with this local talent, Hofstetter and his fellow co-owners have created something unique within Indianapolis’ relatively small comedy scene. Formerly dominated by Crackers, a comedy club founded locally in 1980, Hofstetter views the scene as something that can be developed greatly in the years to come. “With some of the country’s best comedy clubs within driving distance and our location, there is no reason that Indianapolis is not the hotbed of comedy in the Midwest, if not the entire country,” said Hofstetter. Hopefully with the right combination of talent, community and cooperation, it will be.

For information regarding upcoming acts like Alonzo Bodden, Jake Johannsen and Dave Attell, as well as the Morty’s menu and ticket prices, visit mortyscomedy.com.

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NCAA Football 13 – In stores today, this year’s iteration of the NCAA football standard brings a new passing system, new defensive AI system and additional Road to Glory features to the field in hopes of creating the best college football simulation ever. Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. – $60. “Skelethon” by Aesop Rock – The sixth studio album from hip hop artist Aesop Rock is his first new album in six years and features the song “Leisureforce.” James P. Connolly – Performing live at Morty’s Comedy Joint (3625 E. 96th St., Indianapolis) this weekend, James Connolly is a standup comedian and radio host known for his playful, confident style and unique sense of humor. For ticket information, please visit mortyscomedy.com. For a list of local events, see the Event Calendar on Page 14. Vol. I No. 22 Managing Editor – Christian Sorrell christian@youarecurrent.com / 489.4444 Advertising Executive – Dennis O'Malia dennis@youarecurrent.com

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“The Wizard of Oz” • The classic tale of Dorothy’s journey to the land of Oz comes to the Beef and Boards stage featuring all of the great songs from the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. Children 3 to 11 will receive a $10 discount. • Tuesday to Saturday – 8 p.m., Wednesday – 1 p.m., Saturday and Sunday – 1:30 p.m. • Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • $37 to $60, includes dinner buffet • 872-9664

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The Meatball Band • Bring a picnic, lawn chairs or blankets and watch The Meatball Band perform at this free concert that is part of the Fishers Summer Concert series. • 7 p.m. • Fishers Town Hall, 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Free • 595-3150 Summer Concerts at the Carmel Gazebo: Cornfields & Crossroads • Cornfields & Crossroads performs as part of the Carmel Gazebo Concert series including a children’s pre-concert show at 6:15 p.m. The series provides family concerts promoting community vitality. • 7:30 p.m. • 1 Civic Square, Carmel • Free • carmelgazeboconcerts. org

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Living Proof • Part of the Noblesville Parks and Recreation Dept. Summer Concert Series. • 7 p.m. • Dillon Park, 701 Cicero Rd., Noblesville • Free • 776-6350

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“Celebrate the Colors” • The latest exhibit by the Hamilton County Artists’ Association. • Thursday to Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • The Birdie Gallery, 195 S. Fifth St., Noblesville • Free admission • 776-2278 Sheridan Bluegrass Fever • At Sheridan Veterans Park and see a number of great Bluegrass acts perform live. Take part in free music workshops and enjoy great festival food. • Friday – 6:15 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Sheridan Veterans Park, 1st Street and Main Street, Sheridan • Friday - $5, under 12 free, Saturday - $10, under 12 free • bluegrassfever.net

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St., Carmel) • Free • 573-5243 Symphony on the Prairie: The ISO goes Global • Come enjoy the weather and listen to an exciting blend of classical, country, Motown and more. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food and drinks. • Friday and Saturday – 8 p.m. • Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • $22 adult, $10 child, $20 parking • 639-4300

Westfield Historic Underground Railroad Ghost Walk • Join Unseen Press for a brief encounter with Westfield’s most haunting legends and folk tales. Reservations required. • 8:30 p.m. • $15 • 840-6456 Westfield Farmers Market • See what all of Westfield’s best farmers and artisans have to offer at the Westfield Farmers Market, featuring local music and weekly events. • 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. • North Union Street, one block north of Main Street by City Hall (130 Penn St.), Westfield • Free • dwna.org Second Saturday Gallery Walk • Enjoy the merchant events, activities, entertainment, culture and shopping of the Carmel Arts & Design District including guest appearances by international and local artists • 5 p.m. • Carmel Arts & Design District, 111 W. Main St., Suite 140, Carmel • Free admission • carmelartsanddesign.com

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Saxony Market • The market features a number of central Indiana businesses and farmers while creating an outdoor forum for family and friends alike to gather, shop and share ideas. • 8 a.m. to noon • 131st Street and Olio Road, Fishers • Free • SaxonyIndiana.com Zionsville Farmers Market • Zionsville’s greatest farmers and local artisans at the weekly event. • 8 to 11 a.m. • Parking lot at Main and Hawthorne, Zionsville • Free admission • ZionsvilleFarmersMarket.org Carmel Farmers Market • One of the largest farmers markets in Indiana, it features more than 60 local vendors. • 8 to 11:30 a.m. • Carmel Farmers Market, 1 Center Green, Carmel • Free admission • 710-0162 Fishers Farmers Market • The farmers market now showcases more than 35 high-quality vendors. • 8 a.m. to noon • Fishers Farmers Market, 11601 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Free admission • 578-0700

Movies in the Park: “Puss in Boots” • Pack up the children, bring your snacks and enjoy the fresh evening air while watching a movie on the big screen at West Park. • Dusk • West Park (2700 W. 116

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NIGHT & DAY Event Preview Civic kicks off 2012 young adult summer program Commentary by Cheri Dick Most area residents know how many talented high school athletes hail from Hamilton County. Do the names Josh McRoberts, Kevin Plawecki and Gary Harris ring a bell? But if you’ve ever attended one of the thrilling theatre performances presented by our area high schools, then you know that our community is rich in stage talent as well. And it’s about to get even better. That’s because Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre has launched one of the most diverse and inspiring young adult summer programs in the United States. It’s an in-depth, three-week theatre workshop for students ages 14 to 18 consisting of intensive rehearsals and specialized programs that culminate in a fully supported and professionally staffed production on the state-of-theart Tarkington stage. What teenager, who desires a moment in the spotlight, could ask for more? I want to call special attention to four components of Civic’s 2012 young adult summer program that might be of special interest to aspiring performers of all ages in your family: • “From Here to Broadway” will feature Lawrence North High School alum, Ben Davis, as he talks with workshop participants about his path from the northeast side of Indianapolis to the stages of Broadway. His message? If I can successfully make that journey, so can you! • Bill Jenkins, Chair of Ball State’s Department of Theatre and Dance, will tell students “How to Nail Your College Audition.” • “Resume Boot Camp” is a unique opportunity for the teens in your family to get help from industry professionals in preparing their performing arts resumes for college applications. And you don’t want to miss Civic Theatre’s young adult production of “Broadway Palooza – An Evening of Great Moments in Musical Theatre!” at 7:30 p.m. on July 27 and 28, starring many of the most talented teens in the region. You can find out more about dates, times and nominal charges (when applicable) for all of these young adult summer programs at www.

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J. Razzo’s The Scoop: Your attention will be grabbed as soon as you enter J. Razzo’s. First, you’ll be treated to the wonderful aroma of Italian cuisine. Second, the sight of class and elegance will greet you as you are shown to your table. J. Razzo’s combines those elements to give you an unforgettable dining experience. Pizza, pastas and seafood are all features of the menu. You will also find chicken and beef entrees that round out the unique offerings. Type of Food: Italian cuisine Price of Entrees: $12 to $24 Specialties: Pasta and seafood Reservations: Accepted online and by phone Dress: Casual Hours: Lunch: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. Dinner: 4 to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Location: 12501 N. Meridian St., Carmel Phone: 844-9333

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Most homeowners’ policies cover dog bites Commentary by Andy Warren I’ve got a big friendly dog, but I’ve always worried about what would happen if she bit someone. Am I protected if something like this happens? – Billy S., Noblesville We all love our pets. They make great family members, playmates and protectors, but they are always causing problems for insurance companies. Almost two million people are bitten by dogs each year with around 800,000 of those folks requiring professional medical treatment for their wounds. Each of these incidents is a potential lawsuit. A key factor that contributes to these incidents is the failure of dog owners to supervise and train their pets. Another problem is that many people, especially children, do not know how to behave around dogs. When you own a pet, you have a responsibility to raise and handle your pet in a manner that reduces the chances of an incident. Steps to take include researching your breed and general principles of ownership and care. You should always make certain that family members, neighbors, guests and strangers are protected from your pet. You should check out the resources available to help, such as tips from animal shelters, dog ownership clubs, the American Kennel Club and, of course, the Internet. Many insurers are choosing not to give dogs

or their owners a fair chance. It is becoming more common for companies to refuse to write coverage for people who own certain breeds of dogs. The breeds commonly excluded include chows, pit bulls, Akitas, Rottweilers and sharpeis. Therefore, you must fight this trend by not taking pet ownership lightly. The good news is, you’re probably already protected if you have a homeowner’s insurance policy. Just make sure you have adequate limits to protect you from financial damage if you have an incident like this. I recommend that everyone have a minimum liability limit of $1 million. Adding an extra million in coverage with an umbrella policy is also a good idea, and doesn’t cost as much as you might imagine. Your liability limit is not just for pet attacks, either. It protects you from many unfortunate incidents, like when a guest slips and falls in your driveway or when your kid accidently drives the lawn mower into the neighbor’s new Mercedes. Make sure you read your policy or go over it with your independent insurance agent to see what is excluded.

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The Rocket, the Republic, and Romans 13 Commentary by Bob Walters There sure has been a lot of high-impact national legal news recently, what with the rulings on Obamacare, Arizona’s immigration issues, child punishment limits, and all. But prior to the Supreme Court launching its multi-headed, end-of-session jurisprudential howitzers and accompanying confusion into the national conversation late last month, an earlier story already had me thinking critically about truth, justice, and the American way: the federal “not guilty” verdict for legendary baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, aka, “the Rocket.” My initial reaction had and has nothing to do with baseball, Clemens’ celebrity, his accomplishments, whether he used performance enhancing drugs (PEDs), whether he lied to Congress, or whether he should be in baseball’s Hall of Fame. What caught my attention was how many media outlets bundled the Clemens “not guilty” verdict with similar PED verdicts for baseball’s Barry Bonds and cyclist Lance Armstrong, and reported those successful defenses as “losses” for the United States government. That gave me pause. First, because I question how a legal finding that exonerates a citizen is a “loss” for the republic. And second, because I think that God, not the government, is the only, proper, and final arbiter of truth and justice. Our secular government courts – whether by judge or jury – do the best they can to assess legal

vs. illegal, but nobody should assume that every American judicial decision is on a par with God’s righteousness. Secular justice is in the eye of the beholder; look at the O.J. trial, for heaven’s sake. Romans 13 tells us that God ordains governments, and that “the one in authority is God’s servant” (verse 4). I see plain and persistent evidence that the government and media are perpetually confused about who is the servant and who is God. Only God is God, and justice is His alone. When the media – however indirectly, absentmindedly, or irreverently – implies that government is the ultimate arbiter of justice, that’s a red flag. It’s a sign the media has succumbed to thinking that justice is Caesar’s (i.e., the government’s) rather than God’s. The overarching yet oh-so sublime problem is this: Government has no God, only people do. In Romans 13, Paul reminds us that we have to adjust to life and “justice” in this world, but not by forgetting God. Then in Philippians 3:20 Paul declares that for Christians our true citizenship is in heaven. That’s important to remember. As citizens, this life matters most when we understand that justice is God’s alone. Bob Walters (rlwcom@aol.com) thinks that God’s truth and justice actually is the American way, but thinks it is pretty obvious we are losing our way.

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More and more folks walking their dog’s on the Monon. Lots of people in downtown Carmel with their pets. What do you do when your dog goes a little crazy around all of the other dogs here are a few suggestions. Five things to do when your dog goes bonkers over other dogs. Stay Calm: If you become angry, hysterical, loud, or violent, you only add to the stress that has put him over his emotional threshold. As horrifying as his display may be, your emotion only makes it worse for him. Try “square breathing”: breathe in for three seconds; hold for three seconds; breathe out for three seconds; hold for three seconds; repeat. Leave: When your dog is having a huge emotional outburst, the best thing you can do is take him away. He is emotionally out of control, and all your pleas to sit or lie down are fruitless; he literally is unable to process your cues. Create Distance: If you can’t leave for some reason, at least put distance between your dog and other dogs in the area. Most dogs have a threshold distance a distance at which they are able to maintain self control. It may be as close as 20 feet or as far as 100

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