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Fall Frolic to benefit students and teachers By Julie Osborne • julie@youarecurrent.com

The 2012 Fall Frolic, sponsored by the Zionsville Education Foundation, will be held Saturday at the Indianapolis Executive Airport. The event is a fun, casual evening which provides grants for students and teachers in Zionsville schools. “It’s one of two fundraisers we have for the year,” said Fall Frolic co-chair, Kara Swinford. “Our spring fundraiser is a fashion show, but this one is for couples. It’s casual so the men love it since we keep it light and laid back, and all the money raised goes to grants for students or teachers.” The fun begins with various food stations, provided by Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering, featuring a meat-carving slider station, “mashtini” make-your-own potato bar and waffle on a stick desserts. New this year are the Mystery Wine Pull, a live auction with a $6,000 package to Vail, Colo., and the Heads and Tails game of chance. Delicious food, live music, and fun activities are not the only features of the evening. “The highlight is when the grant recipients speak and share how they have been affected by ZEF grants,” said Tracy Phillips, executive director of ZEF. “To hear kids say, ‘This changed my life,’ validates what we do here at ZEF.” ZEF was founded in 1995 as a nonprofit entity separate from Zionsville schools but dedicated to supporting Zionsville public education by providing grants to students and teachers to promote academic excellence. “The monies raised by the Fall Frolic and our other projects

Yearly Chamber meeting – Join us for our the Annual Zionsville Chamber of Commerce Meeting on Nov. 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Hopwood Cellars, 12 E. Cedar St. in downtown Zionsville. King, left, and Swinford are the event’s co-chairs. help fund needed student enrichment opportunities and professional development for our teachers,” said Fall Frolic co-chair, Meg King. “It is my privilege and pleasure to assist an organization like ZEF and work with other members of our community towards enhancing our children’s classroom experience.” Last year the Fall Frolic, with more than 300 in attendance, netted $30,000-plus for these grants, and this year the committee hopes to exceed this amount. “First and foremost, this is a fun, casual celebration where we highlight our grant winners. The bottom line is that we’re raising funds and every dollar goes back into the classroom,” Phillips summarized. Purchase tickets online at www.zionsvilleeducationfoundation.org or contact Tracy Phillips at tphillips@zcs.k12.in.us or 733-4805.

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Associates from Duke Realty Corp.’s Anson development in Whitestown volunteered their time on Oct. 12 to help prepare a softball field for community use in Panther Park. The eight-person team of associates pulled back and removed existing grass to create the infield for the softball field, which will be filled with fresh materials next spring. “Duke Realty supports the city of Whitestown’s desire to connect the community through recreational offerings,” said Charlie Podell, Senior Vice President of Duke Realty. “As a corporate citizen of this community, we want to do our part to help improve the city’s outdoor venues for its residents.” They were joined by Whitestown Town Council President Dawn Semmler and Angel Badillo of True Temp Heating & A/C, who supplied and operated the Bobcat machine. The volunteers joined Craig Anderson, who oversees the southern portion of Duke Realty’s Anson community, and Mark Hosfeld, who manages AllPoints at Anson. “The city of Whitestown has been very supportive since we embarked on the Anson development five years ago,” said Anderson. “They have been great partners, working with us to make Anson

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Pumpkins in the park – Pumpkins & Hayrides took place Sunday, October 28 in Lions Park. This event is sponsored by the Zionsville Lions Club to say “Thank you” to Zionsville residents for their support. In this photo, Zionsville Homecoming Queen Courtney Sampson paints pumpkins with brother, Cooper, and sister, Addison. For more photos, go to currentzionsville.com. Zionsville Emerging Professionals – This month’s meeting is Nov. 14 – one week early because of Thanksgiving. It will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cobblestone Grill. Don't miss this free and fun opportunity for young professionals to make connections. Free for Chamber of Commerce members, $10 for non-members. Early voting – Election Day is Tuesday but Zionsville residents may vote early at the Zionsville Town Hall Community Room today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Helping prepare Whitestown’s new softball field were, left to right, Mark Hosfeld, Dawn Semmler, Cynthia Boggs, Rich Prestholt, Hope Walters, Kim DelPrince, Jeremy Smart and Craig Anderson. (Submitted photo)

and the entire Whitestown community attractive areas to live, work and play. Giving back to the Whitestown local community by assisting in this project is a rewarding feeling.” “Whitestown is a very business-friendly city,” said Hosfeld. “Our volunteers helping with the softball field at Panther Park is just another example of the teamwork between Whitestown and Duke Realty.”

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Chamber First Tuesday – Join the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce for our next First Tuesday event, on Nov. 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., hosted by Zionsville Meadows, 675 S. Ford Rd. This is a terrific opportunity to network and socialize. Free for Chamber and Merchant’s Association members, $10 for non-members.

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Bub's Burgers coming to Zionsville – Zionsville business, Harris Family Limited Partnership, has announced that Bub's Burgers and Ice Cream will occupy space in the planned South Village retail center in Zionsville.The new South Village will be located on Main Street south of Oak Street and will be a pedestrian-friendly corridor extending from 106th St. to N. Main St. Bub's is a popular family-friendly restaurant in Carmel which emphasizes high quality food in a fun, casual atmosphere. Chemistry week – On Oct. 23, officials from St.Vincent and the American Chemistry Society (ACS) observed National Chemistry Week by celebrating the redesigned St.Vincent Medical Group pediatric office lobby in Zionsville. ACS donated funds to transform the lobby into a chemistrythemed playroom to encourage learning, and create awareness of the role science plays in our daily lives, especially in healthcare, among Indiana children. For more details, visit currentzionsville.com.

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ZCS Board of Trustees approves 2013 budget By Dr. Scott Robison

with the estimates used to determine the referendum amount earlier in the year. The Zionsville Community Schools Board Funds generated as a result of of Trustees voted unanimously Oct. 24 to apthe district’s effort to promote rentprove all resolutions associated with the 2013 al of the Performing Arts balanced budget submission which Center and other earned would enable the school district to income opportunities are continue on the path of restored proin use to cover expenses grams and reduced class sizes, as well that are unfunded, including the stateas begin needed replacement of the mandated teacher evaluation program. high school roof. ZCS has chosen to use the DOE evaluDuring the Board’s budget discussion, ation model called RISE. An initial numerous questions submitted by Board report on RISE shows that the estimembers and the public were addressed. Robison mated implementation cost to the disMany of the questions addressed the trict will be at least $700,000 annually. possible availability of other funds to No additional state funds were provided for this offset the need for the referendum funds. implementation, which includes multiple teacher The Board and audience members were observations to be completed throughout the reminded that it is unlawful to utilize school year. To date, 381 of the needed 1,720 annual lunch funds or textbook rental fees for any teacher observations have been completed. purpose other than what they are designated. Board President Rob Wingerter remarked Additionally, CFO Mike Shafer advised that that the Board continues to be focused on costthe cost of the district’s health insurance plan cutting and revenue generating efforts. Among is 3.2 percent below the cost of the state health these are the Board’s continued efforts with insurance plan. Further, it should be noted that state legislators to get a more equitable piece of the district is already utilizing buses beyond the the funding pie and continuing efforts with the state-mandated life span of 12 years. Town Council and other local governmental In answering other questions related to the referendum, Shafer confirmed that the estimates units to coordinate on planning, budgeting and for 2013 regarding enrollment, per pupil tuition sharing resources. Prior to the vote on the budget, the Board support and total assessed valuation were in line

received the 2013 report on class sizes from the district’s Chief Operations Officer, Bob Bostwick. Bostwick reported that as a result of the successful operating referendum, the district was able to fill 25 teaching positions to help restore science and reading programs and lower class sizes generally. Referendum funds will not be received by the district until the spring of 2013, so the Board had previously authorized the use of the Rainy Day Fund to allow for the class size and program improvements to occur during this school year. Class sizes have improved across all levels but still remain larger overall than prior to the start of the district’s cost-cutting efforts in 2008. This is consistent with the intent of the School Board in selecting the size of the operating referendum earlier this year. Full restoration to traditional class size goals and programs lost to budget cuts would have added more than $1.5 million annually to the referendum request of $4.7 million. Instead, school officials chose to seek moderate levels of improvement over a three-year period, which won the support of the community’s voters. For more information visit zcs.k12.in.us.

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1. Seek more equitable state school funding 2. Keep low class sizes 3. Safeguard taxpayer dollars 4. Balance the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget 5. Accountability of teachers and administrators

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Zionsville West PTO announces grants editorial@youarecurrent.com The Zionsville West Middle School PTO recently presented more than $8,000 to the school for enrichment grants this semester. Grants were awarded for all grade levels and will have an immediate impact by providing both essential items and unique experiences to the 858 students at ZWMS. “We prefer to focus our grants on unique classroom enrichment items and activities that will impact the greatest number of students and be able to be used for multiple years,” said Enrichment Co-Chair Laura Williams. “Of course, with all of the school budget cuts in recent years, some of the requests are also for more basic items, such as field trip transportation and new outlets in the art room,” she continued. “The generosity of our parents and community allows us to provide our students with materials and experiences that are no longer funded through traditional sources,” said Principal Kris Devereaux. “The work of our PTO is invaluable to our continued academic success.”

Grants awarded

• Field trip transportation for all grade levels ($1,404.68) • Sara Ellenz, Stacy Bales, Shannon Eaton & Diane Aurand – Materials to support “Book Whisperer” lessons ($540) • Kayleah Maddock – Hot Dots standards-based math question cards ($130.48) • 7th and 8th Grade STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) teachers – Wacom Bamboo Connect wireless whiteboards ($750) • Jeff Zurawski and Lauren Heath – Drop down ceiling plugs for using electronic media in the art room ($1,743.02) • Cathy Sutton – New releases and other supplies for classroom libraries ($2,000) • Tammy Nowakowski – Music system for PE classes ($200) • Tonya Taylor and Andy Knueven – High interest texts for struggling readers ($500) • Resource and OT teachers – Monthly activities for skill development ($200) • Stacey Huffman, Katie Elliott and Missy Stringham – Math manipulatives to reinforce learning ($334.75) • Libby Rease – Materials to create a Museum Walk ($150.90) • Janet Ostendorf – Monthly Math and Science magazines ($342.47)

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Observing Veterans Day Commentary by Ward Degler

November 11 is Veterans Day in America and Remembrance Day in England. The holiday began as Armistice Day on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 – the exact moment World War I ended. At that time, both nations marked the armistice with two minutes of reverent silence. The first for the nearly 20 million men who died during the war, and the second for the widows and children they left behind. At the end of World War II, America changed the name to Veterans Day and the two minutes of silence was moved to the Sunday closest to November 11. Both nations still honor their veterans today with tributes at cemeteries and lecture halls and always with that short period of profound silence. The VFW has long marked the day with the sale of red paper poppies made by the residents of veteran’s homes. The poppy symbolizes the red flowers that bloom so abundantly around the national cemetery of Flanders, Belgium. The veterans of World War I are all gone now and a diminishing few remain from World War II. Other wars have come and gone, and those veterans too remind us that freedom is never free, and that whenever it is threatened, young men and women will continue to take up arms and march into harm’s way. And if you are looking for a quiet way to honor the veterans of all wars today, it might help to know that it took you approximately two minutes of silence to read these words.

Ward Degler lives in Zionsville with his wife and dog. He is author of “The Dark Ages of My Youth … and Times More Recent.” You can contact him at wdegler@comcast.net.

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BACA breaks ground in Zionsville – From left to right, front row holding ribbon – Devon Sundberg, Julia Sundberg, Dawn Semmler. Back row – Rick Beaver, Craig Anderson, Sheila Habarad, Carl Sundberg, Julie Cole and Bryan Traylor. Julie Osborne photo

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ZHS rowers compete in regatta – Eighteen Zionsville High School students and rowers with the Indianapolis Rowing Center will compete at the prestigious Head of the Hooch regatta in Chattanooga, Tenn. on Nov. 3 and 4. The Hooch is the second largest rowing regatta in the country, with more than 1,600 crews competing on a challenging, three-mile course down the Tennessee River. Pictured left to right are, front row: Thomas Hamori, Elizabeth Bottorff, Ben Settle, Grace Cawi, Maddie Brown, Miranda Meade, Casey Stone, Mary Angstadt, Carly Yates, Lydia Beymer, Linnea Benson and Lea Morical. Second row: Grant Cawi, Will Brewer, Xavier SanchezFelix, Doug Barta, Jack Miles and Eric Powell.

Zhu wins in Cincinnati – Zionsville Community High School junior student Baizhen Zhu won the Cincinnati World Piano Competition in the Young Zhu Artists Division. He performed a Level 9 solo of “Prelude and Fugue No. 11” by J.S. Bach. Baizhen won first place and was also a Grand Prize Winner, which qualified him to travel to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall.

Student wins foreign language contest – Zionsville Community High School student Evie Brooks won the overall Grand Prize in the Indiana Foreign Language TeachBrooks ers’ Association poster contest. Evie’s poster reflected why it’s important to learn another language and sent a powerful, positive message of globalism. She and her parents will be recognized at the award’s luncheon at the annual IFLTA conference in November. Richardson wins title – Tommy Richardson of Zionsville won the World Championship in Natural Powerlifting in Las Vegas, Nev. between Oct. 19-22. More than 300 powerlifters from 11 countries and 35 states were in the competition. Richardson won first place in the Master’s Division (ages 75-80) in the 220-pound weight class.

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OUR OPPONENTS CLAIM TO BE FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE, BUT HERE ARE THE FACTS... SCHOOL BOARD CONCEDES THAT SIGNIFICANTLY LARGER TAX REFERENDUMS ARE INEVITABLE* - Quote: “These expenses would not be sustainable from our General Fund, but are now possible due to the Referendum Funding.” (a) Their plan relies on seeking an unlikely increase in state funding (b) - Quote: “The future of the funding formula is a large question mark to us at this time. Given the continuing constraints on the state’s finances,…it is unlikely that it will be possible to see additional financial resources made available to public schools.” (c) - Student funding is dictated at the state level, NOT at the local level The annual school budget is $67,000,000 (d). The two incumbents “Rubber Stamped” their approval without questioning any expenses including base-line spending *School board meeting, October 24, 2012 • (a) The 2013 Budget Book, p. 180 • (b) The 2013 Budget Book, hearing: October 8, 2012, adopted October 24, 2012. • (c) 2013 Budget Book page 14, “Outlook for the Future: 2014 and Beyond” • (d) The 2013 Budget Book, p. 224-226

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Author Pearson to meet teens at library editorial@youarecurrent.com

bers. The teen librarian initially selected five books by different authors. Over the course of several months, Teen Council members read the The acclaimed author of “The Adoration of books and selected the one they believed would Jenna Fox” will visit with teens at the Husseybe the most marketable, as well as the Mayfield Public Library, 250 N. Fifth most interesting for both boys and St., on Nov. 7 from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. girls in grades 6 through 12, as well Pearson is a California native and is as college students. the author of many books including In preparation for the author’s “The Adoration of Jenna Fox,” which visit, the library offered several teen is the first in a trilogy. The final book programs including a butterfly tag in the series is set to come out March and release event, during which teens 19, 2013. learned how to electronically record Students who register for the author Pearson and help track the path of a monarch event must present a signed permisbutterfly. Teen Council members also sion slip, available on the library led a book discussion in October. website or at the Teen Reference Desk. All will Teens in grades 6 through college may register receive a copy of “The Adoration of Jenna Fox” to meet Mary Pearson and hear about her final and will have the opportunity to win a copy of book in the Jenna Fox trilogy by logging into the second book in the series. www.zionsville.lib.in.us or calling 873-8341. Pearson’s Nov. 7 visit to Hussey-Mayfield Pizza will be served at 6:15 p.m. Registration Public Library is the result of more than a year’s and a signed permission slip are required. work by library staff and Teen Council memComputer classes – Boone County Senior Services is offering computer classes for seniors every Wednesday at Zionsville United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Some basic knowledge is required. Computers are available or personal laptops may be brought in. Classes are $20 per session; registration is required. Contact BCSSI at 873-8939 for information or to register.

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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 and 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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Boone County Commissioner At-Large Maria C. Willhoite (R) Personal: Resides in Lebanon. Lifelong resident of Boone County. Background: County Council member since 2004. 1980 graduate of Notre Dame; CPA since 1983. Member and Secretary of Boone County Redevelopment Commission. President of the Boone County Solid Waste District Board of Directors. Web: wilhoite@ilines.net David Rodgers (R) Personal: Resides in Lebanon with wife, Rylin, and two children. Background: Current Council member. M.B.A. in American Studies from Purdue University.Served six years on the Jackson Township Board, and acts as the Council’s board representative for the Boone County EDC. Web: rodgersforcouncil.blogspot.com Debby Shubert (R) Personal: Lives in Lebanon with husband, Jim. They have four children and five grandchildren. Background: Has served two terms on the County Council. Graduated from Lebanon High School and Academy of Hair Design. Works as Executive Assistant to Mayor Huck Lewis, City of Lebanon. Web: deshubert@hotmail.com Harry Coleman (D) Harry Coleman could not be reached by Current as of press time. www.currentzionsville.com

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Robert B. Wingerter Personal: Wingerter lives in Zionsville with wife Deborah and their four children. He holds a degree in business and accounting from the University of Indianapolis and is a graduate from the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis. Wingerter is a senior partner at Ernst & Young, LLP. Background: Wingerter has served on the Zionsville School Board since 1992. He is the president of the University of Indianapolis Board of Trustees and on the board for the United Way of Central Indiana, the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Wheeler Mission Ministries and Mahseh Ministries, Inc. He also is active in Zionsville Fellowship Church. Joseph “Joe” Stein Personal: Stein lives in Zionsville with his wife and four children. He holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting from Indiana University and is a CPA. He is the CFO of Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP and was formerly with KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP. Background: Stein has volunteered to serve Zionsville youth for over twenty years. He has 21 years of financial and administrative management experience. Web: www.zionsvilleschoolboard.com

Jane Burgess Personal: Burgess lives in Zionsville with husband Claude and their two children. She holds a B.A. from Purdue University in Elementary Education and a Masters in Education from West Chester University. Background: Burgess has served on the Zionsville School Board since 2008. She was the President for the PTO of Zionsville Middle School and Union Elementary. Burgess was a reading specialist classroom teacher and an educational consultant for Help One Student To Succeed as well. She also participates in housing ministry through Zionsville Presbyterian Church. Web: www.burgessforzionsvilleschoolboard. com Susan F. Gentile Personal: Gentile lives in Zionsville with her husband. She holds a Bachelor’s in Public Accounting from Pace University. She is a CPA, formerly at Arthur Andersen, LLP. Background: Gentile was a tutor for college students in writing. She was also a volunteer in religious education. She has over fifteen years of accounting and SEC experience. Web: www.zionsvilleschoolboard.com

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.

Unopposed State Rep Dist. 24 – Steve Braun Boone County Commissioner District 2 – Donnie Lawson Boone County Commissioner District 3 – Jeff Wolfe Boone County Circuit Judge – Jeff Edens Boone County Auditor – Deanna Willhoite Boone County Recorder – Nikki Baldwin Boone County Treasurer – Deborah Ottinger Boone County Coroner – Shon Hough

Polling places – Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eagle 1,9,14,15 Zionsville Methodist Church – 9644 Whitestown Rd. Eagle 2, 3, 8, 12, 17 Zionsville Town Hall – 1100 W. Oak St. Eagle 4, 6, 11, 18 Zionsville Presbyterian Church – 4775 W. 116th St. Eagle 5, 7, 10 Zionsville Fellowship Church – 9090 E. Ind. 334 Eagle 13, 19, 20 Royal Run Community Center – 6514 Royal Run Blvd. Union 1, 2 Mts. Run Baptist Church – 250 S. 775 E.

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Examples of the food and art on display at the Artisans' Fare

Artistic Feast Unique treats and cuisineinspired art make the Artisans’ Fare a food lovers delight By Julie Osborne • julie@youarecurrent.com Hand-dipped gourmet truffles, peanut butter laced with trail mix and flax seed, exotic cooking oils and spices are just a few of the delectable treats featured at this year’s Artisans’ Fare to be held Nov. 16 and 17 at the SullivanMunce Cultural Center. “What makes this event unique is how we bring together both food artisans and visual artists that all have a passion for food into one event and provide the opportunity for attendees to experience the world of food from beginning to end. Whether it be in how it’s prepared to how it’s presented on the table we have something for everyone,” according to co-chair Lee Anne Shiller.

Variety of handcrafted gift items

In its third year, the Artisans’ Fare brings the community together to kick off the holiday season in an intimate setting with gift ideas galore. From unique coffees, teas, honey, and a variety of confections to handmade pottery and glass-blown vases, there is something for everyone. What makes this event unique is that it’s all about food, not only the edible products but also the visual arts which are designed with food-related themes on various mediums including wood, paint, pottery, paper and glass. Every item is handmade

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Guests enjoy shopping and the various displays at the 2011 Artisans' Fare. (Submitted photo)

with the artisan’s creative signature. “So many people are interested in food without a lot of preservatives that is not mass produced. We have only Indiana vendors that make handcrafted products. It’s fun and you learn some things by sampling new combinations you wouldn’t normally try. Last year, one vendor served balsamic vinegar over ice cream, and it was delicious,” according to Cynthia Young, SullivanMunce Art Center director.

New this year

This year will feature previous favorites such as Artisano’s Oils and Spices, but there will also be new vendors including Inga’s Popcorn. There will be a new twist to the silent auction held at the Friday night preview party. Created by some of Indiana’s best artists, 18 hand-painted serving trays of various styles and designs will be auctioned off. A jazz quartet will also create the ambiance on Friday night as guests stroll through the gallery and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and libations. “I so enjoyed attending the Artisans’ Fare preview party last year, sampling the specialty food items, talking with the artisans, enjoying the ap-

petizers and admiring the art that I volunteered to help plan the event this year”, says co-chair Patricia Scott.

Benefits SullivanMunce Cultural Center

Not only is the Artisans’ Fare an opportunity to get a jump on your holiday shopping and add something to spice up your Thanksgiving table, but it is also a chance to support the SullivanMunce Cultural Center, which netted more than $12,000 at this event last year. “The funds raised by the Artisans’ Fare are used to support programming including exhibitions, classes and programs that contribute to the community’s rich culture and encourages members of the community to explore their own creative expressions,” according to Young. The center was originally founded in 1966 as the “P.H. Sullivan Foundation” as a result of a bequest from Iva Etta Sullivan, the greatgranddaughter of Patrick Henry Sullivan, one of the early settlers in Boone County and the town of Zionsville. In 1981, the Mary Eliza-

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beth Munce Art Center opened in the building next door and, in 2003, a new logo and name, SullivanMunce Cultural Center, was adopted. According to its Web site, “The Sullivan Munce Cultural Center, including the Sullivan Museum, Genealogy Library, and Munce Art Center, features a wide range of exhibits, events and programs to celebrate the culture of a historic town where the past is preserved and the future is embraced.” Here, residents can seek assistance researching family genealogy or learn the story of their historic Zionsville homes. Also available are a variety of art classes for all ages ranging from ceramics, drawing, watercolor, printmaking, and paper making to adult sewing and jewelry making. The gallery also has permanent and revolving exhibits along with a boutique year round. “Our goal is always to raise awareness that we’re here and this event helps us do that,” says Young. Whatever the reason – raising money and awareness for the cultural center or enjoying a night out sampling delicious food while searching for a unique gift in a cozy, intimate environment – this year’s Artisans’ Fare is not to be missed. Scott sums it up, “The Artisans’ Fare uniquely brings together a select group of very talented food and visual artisans who have an undeniable and inspirational passion for what they do. I love food – good food – and the way it brings people together in a relaxed way to experience life.”

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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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Commentary by Terry Anker

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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Commentary by Danielle Wilson Listen up, good people of the northern Indianapolis suburbs: I. Am. About. To be. Famous! I am officially announcing my brand new book (published by Current Publishing and Dog Ear Publishing, $14.95) titled, of course, “Peace Out!” Love me? Buy my book and relive, or read for the first time, hilarious, select columns from my early years. Hate me? Buy “Peace Out!” and have a good ol' fashion Nazi book burning party. I don’t really care, just buy my book! Look, I’m not at all shy about promoting myself. I really want some new leather boots and a trench coat, and those things just don’t show up at my door for free, unlike Current, which gives you weekly access to the life and times of moi and where you can also find my Web site to buy my book! Without the extra cash generated by my soon-to-be bestseller, “Peace Out!,” I’ll have to stick to the budget and only spend money on generic cereal, book rental fees, travel soccer dues, and pap smears. Not fun, my friends, so not fun. So do your part in helping me become more fashion savvy (and famous)! Buy my book! Better yet, buy a bunch of copies and send them to your friends. The holidays are just around the corner; why not give the gift of me? You’ll be a hero, they’ll be thrilled, and I’ll be rich. It’s a win-win-win when you buy, buy, BUY! In all seriousness, “Peace Out!” will appeal to anyone who has ever called him or herself a

spouse, parent, sibling, an adult child, a hemorrhoid sufferer, Unisom addict, plastic surgery recipient, hunting widow, homeowner, an aunt/ uncle, a Democrat, a mini-van owner or a Mommy-on-the-edge. I’ve selected my favorite rants from the last five years and organized them into ten delicious chapters for your reading pleasure. Keep it on your nightstand for a quick chuckle before bed or stash it in the loo for some entertaining potty humor. But wait! There’s more! I’ve also included a bonus section including the best hate mail you’ll ever read. Who knows? Your comments could be in it, though you may not recognize yourself because I’ve changed everyone’s names to protect your sorry, saggy be-hinds. The point is, I’m offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to board my spaceship to fame while it’s still here on Earth. Ten years from now, when I’m carousing with J.K. Rowling, Nora Roberts and Oprah (she spans all genres), you can say, “I remember when her first book came out! She signed it for me at [insert local coffee shop/bookstore/library/gas station]!” “Peace Out!” (Now available online at www.danielle-wilson.com, Amazon and Barnes & Noble).

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Editor, With all the easily accessible data available to us locally, at the state level and nationally on behalf of our education system, naysayers of the current Zionsville school district leadership seem uninformed and haven’t offered solid options as to how they will balance the budget without firing teachers or raising taxes. Their motivations seem to not be in the best interest of our students or the town of Zionsville. Thank you to Burgess and Wingerter for having the courage to continue to keep our children and town progressing forward towards success and continued prosperity by protecting our students, our home values, and the family-friendly atmosphere that we have come to expect of Zionsville. It is those things that have made Zionsville one of the crown jewels of Indiana. Debbie D. Forbeck, 46077

Editor, The election for school board is not about who you wave to at church on Sunday or sit next to at soccer practice. I have no doubt that the current school board members are very nice people with great families and concern for the schools. Volunteering time for worthy causes doesn’t make a candidate qualified to handle the large budget numbers of the Zionsville School District. We need new blood on the school board with strong business acumen and financial experience. Thanks to those who have served but it is time for financial professionals to fix our financial mess so we may protect the future of our students. The students can keep their popularity contests, I will be voting for common sense on election day. Shawna Reynolds, 46077

Time for change Editor, The United States president is limited to two four-year terms in office. The Indiana governor is limited to two four-year terms in office. The Zionsville Town Council ‘s elected members are limited to two four-year terms in office. The

Zionsville School Board’s elected members have no term limits. On Tuesday, one school board incumbent is running for a sixth term. After 20 years on the board, isn’t it time for a change and a fresh perspective? Kathleen Fon, 46077

FailuretoPlanisPlanningtoFail On November 6th, we are all responsible for electing two members to the Zionsville School Board. CBZ has summarized the candidates’ plans for critical issues posed by the Times Sentinel.* Normally, we research—and then endorse—candidates we feel will best champion our town. In this case, the research speaks for itself. See you on the 6th.

RobWingerter

Jane Burgess

1. “...thoughtful and considerate negotiations (with the teachers).” –Jane 2. “(Create) clearly identifiable & objective evaluation criteria (for merit-based pay). “ –Jane 3. “...benchmarked against similar school districts...” –Rob 1. “...work with state leaders for more equitable funding to high-performance schools like ZCS.” –Jane 2. “(In 2015)...refinance 60% of our bonds, (so we can fund) technology and maintenance...” –Rob 3. “Additional public-private revenue partnerships...such as St. Vincent’s , which has brought significant dollars...to ZCS.” –Jane 1. “...cultivate talented teachers.” –Jane 2. “...the key to success continues to be parental involvement and teacher quality.” –Jane 3. “Provide long-range strategic guidance to the administration.” –Rob 4. “Thoughtfully select and evaluate the superintendent...” –Rob 5. “Challenge and support the administration, teachers, and staff to excel.” –Rob 6. “Recognize the role of the board to set policy, but allow our employees to do their job...” –Rob

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Carmel: City’s Veterans Day Ceremony •

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. 18 | November 6, 2012

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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 www.currentzionsville.com

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

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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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+

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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.

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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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Jordan Fischer is an editor and investigative reporter for Current Publishing. To ask Jordan a grammar question, write him at projects@ youarecurrent.com.

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Commentary by Randy Sorrell Great vision coupled with forward design ideas can completely transform a home. And, that is what precisely happened in this nearly century old home nestled in the heart of Carmel. Ryan Coyle, landscape architect and proprietor of Vive Exterior Design, is completely responsible for this inspiring delight that is too comprehensive to manage in a single article. Expect another visit in spring 2013. Until then, lets enjoy how the entry to this ranch has been updated to something Ryan refers to as “modern / rustic,” which respects both the authenticity of the house and the neighborhood. The edgy, cedar entry pergola splashes galvanized steel as overhead members that echo the galvanized half round gutters and downspouts…a definite shout to a previous era when materials were real, and felt that way. COOL! The same architectural arbor element was repeated on the south side of the house and brilliantly flows as an extension of the primary entry arbor. NATURAL ROCKS Not content with a traditional sidewalk, oversized slabs of natural stone carry marveled visitors under the entry pergola and to the front porch. These 2’x3’ beauties are often locally sourced and installed on a bed of sand for proper drainage. The rich tones of chocolate, coffee and caramel are repeated in the several

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tons of boulders responsible for grade transition and offer plenty of warm curb appeal and native planting opportunities. Knowing Vive is to realize that there is much more to the story and his families’ residence. I can’t wait to share that with you next spring. Meanwhile, if you discover yourself driving east on Smokey Row Road from Rangeline Road, at the crest of the hill and beyond the church, witness fresh evidence of what an exciting design / build / landscape vision can do. Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improvement firm. He may be reached at 317-679-2565, randy@choosesurroundings.com or www.choosesurroundings.com.

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