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The Carmel Symphony Orchestra 201213 season continues Nov. 10 with Honoring America with The Wright Brothers. The event marries the legendary rock band, the Carmel Elementary School Choir – which will be featured in an original work – and the Carmel Symphony to honor our country’s great musical heritage and those who have served our nation. Celebrating 40 years as “Indiana’s Band,” the versatile Wright Brothers join the Carmel Symphony with harmonies and enthusiasm in a wide-ranging concert. Perhaps known best for nine hit singles on the Billboard charts, their soundtrack to the film Overboard, or national performances going back to “Hee Haw” and “The Today Show,” The Wright Brothers are the perfect Hoosier band to celebrate the United States’ veterans and our rich history. Along with patriotic favorites including the complete Star Spangled Banner, God Bless America, and John Williams’ Liberty Fanfare, the Carmel Symphony will perform Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, written in 1942 during World War II and narrated with excerpts from President Abraham Lincoln’s great speeches and texts, including the Gettysburg Address.

City of Carmel’s Veterans Day Ceremony – Carmel’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on Nov. 9 at noon 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 city-wide “Freedom Isn’t Free” poster and essay contest winners will also be recognized. Students will read their winning essays at the ceremony. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Visit www. CarmelVeteransDay.org for more information. The Wright Brothers Band The Carmel Elementary School Choir is led by Director Cindy Baney, who was recently recognized as “2010 Teacher of the Year” by Carmel Clay Schools. The choir performs yearly at the Indianapolis Zoo and is an extracurricular activity for Carmel 4th and 5th graders. Honor, an original work by Baney, will be performed at the concert. “Cindy Baney’s song, Honor, is an extraordinarily moving tribute to veterans, including Cindy’s own father,” says Artistic

Director David Bowden. “With a beautiful melody, a touching and emotional text, and a great orchestration by Dan Powers, this work promises to be the highlight of a colorful and heartfelt concert honoring Americans who have served our country in the Armed Forces. It will be performed with the orchestra by a 150-voice choir of elementary students prepared by Cindy.” Call the Center’s Box Office at 843-3800 for more information.

CHS marching band advances to state finals By Derek Fisher • derek@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel High School marching band will compete in the Class A finals of the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) tonight at Lucas Oil Stadium, beginning at 7:40 p.m. The band’s 2012 show, “What a Tangled Web We Weave,” has placed either first or second in several local and regional competitions this fall. Tonight’s competition will be among nine other high school bands. The Carmel Marching Greyhounds are three-time ISSMA state champions – 1990, 2001 and 2002. Directed by Christopher Kreke and led by Drum Majors Mackenzie Gerber, Vincent Maggioli, and Carrie Pawlovich,

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ent involvement and commitment to perfection by the students come together into a single, 10-minute performance,” Kreke said. “At that point, it becomes much less about the placings and trophies and more about the sum of the group’s shared experiences.” The Bands of America (BOA) Grand National Championship, the next meet on the docket for CHS, is scheduled for Nov. 8-10, also at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Greyhound’s Preliminary Performance will be Nov. 8 at 8:30 p.m.; the Semi-Final Performance on Nov. 10 in either the morning or afternoon, pending qualification; and a Finals Performance will take place later on Nov. 10, also pending qualification. Carmel was the Bands of America Grand National Champion in 2005.

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Disability waiver information – Do you have a child, friend or family member with a disability? If you do, did you know that they could be getting home and community supports paid through something called Medicaid Waiver services? There is a waiting list to receive the waiver services so it is important to sign up right away. Kellie Freeman, Transition Coordinator for Carmel Special Services will present information regarding the waivers and why you may need those services for your child on Nov. 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Carmel Clay Schools Educational Services Center, 5201 E. Main St. Call 846-7721, extension 87022 for more details. Wine tasting at Hubbard & Cravens – Hubbard & Cravens at Carmel City Center will be holding a wine tasting event on Nov. 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $27 per person and includes tastings of seven wines from the west coast: California, Oregon and Washington. Guests at the tasting will be able to order directly from Eric Butler from Crossroad Vintners and can pick up at Hubbard & Cravens. Please RSVP to 805-1888. Space is limited. Community Open House – All community members are welcome to attend the Carmel High School Community Open House on November 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. This is a unique opportunity to meet with teachers, administrators, counselors, and current students to learn about Carmel High School’s nationally recognized academic, extracurricular, and athletic programs. Tours of the school will be also available starting at Door No. 1. We hope to see you there! Parent Awareness Night – On November 15, Hamilton County Drug Recognition Officers and the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office, along with Norm and Dawn Finbloom, present Parent Awareness Night. Taking place at 7 p.m. in the Carmel High School Freshman Center cafeteria, this frank discussion is designed to educate parents about the current trends, how teens hide drugs/paraphernalia and tricks in teenage drug use. Parents will be updated about illegal drugs, legal drugs and household products teenagers are using to get high. Signs, symptoms and treatment options will be discussed for all of the major drug categories as well as current designer drugs. If you have questions, please call Jane Wildman at 571-5922, extension 7448.

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Carmel Coin Toss Kid – Caroline Temple and her mother, Victoria Temple, enjoy the pregame from the field – a perk of serving as the “Riley Coin Toss Kid” – as the Indianapolis Colts get ready to take on the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 21. Caroline is a volleyball player at Our Lady of Mount Carmel who spent 10 months recovering after experiencing two consecutive concussions.

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The Carmel Clay Public Library held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 29, at the CVS Pharmacy at 13090 Pettigru Dr., the location of its new drop box. The drop box was installed in

response to requests from west side residents for a convenient location to return materials. The drop box will be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Items returned to the box will be picked up daily on days the library is open and will be returned to the library to be checked in.

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22nd annual Chocolate Sunday By Derek Fisher • derek@youarecurrent.com

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Wrestling signups – Carmel USA Wrestling will hold registrations for kids kindergarten through eighth grade on Nov. 5-6 at Carmel High School. Please us the swim entrance (No. 21). For more information, call 701-1512 or visit www.carmelusawrestling.com.

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MATTERS www.joemillerforschoolboard.com • Carmel Clay School Board Member 2004-2008 • Carmel Clay School Board Secretary 2007-2008 • Active in NSBA (National School Board Association) and ISBA (Indiana State School Board Association) 2004-2008. • CAP certifications from ISBA for school board related education • Experienced with public finance from many years of public board experience • A critical thinker who believes in acting proactively not retroactively • Comfortable and experienced with speaking directly with state legislators about the educational needs of our community and state • Carmel Clay Parks Board Member 2004-2011 • Carmel Clay Parks Board President 2010-2011 during which time the Monon Center began to experience 100% cost recovery • A proven leader known for his personal integrity • Supportive of special education programs in Carmel Clay Schools • Lifelong interest in education including the attainment of multiple academic degrees • On the CCS School Board during renovation of two middle schools, construction of a 3rd middle school, construction of an addition to the high school and the completion of two new elementary school buildings.

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

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Roots and Shoots Club hosts recycling event By Derek Fisher • derek@youarecurrent.com Mark your calendars now for the opportunity to celebrate America Recycles Day by responsibly disposing of your old electronic devices. The Carmel High School-based Carmel Area Roots and Shoots Club will host an “Anything with a Plug” recycling event Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the CHS stadium parking lot (northwest corner of 136th St. and Keystone Pkwy., west side of the stadium). Also made possible by DAO Recycling and Carmel Utilities, the event allows participants to tidy up a home, business, basement or garage without adding items to landfills or introducing toxins into the atmosphere. Items accepted include appliances, computers, televisions, electronics, bicycles, batteries, lawn mowers, cell phones, cassettes, video tapes and more. Anything with a plug will be accepted, but there is a $5 fee for each mattress, tube TV, and tube monitor. No paint or household hazardous waste will be accepted. For a full list of items accepted, visit www.daoindy.com/drop_off. Books of any kind also will be collected and donated to a local nonprofit for distribution to the needy. For large item pickup, call 375-7788 or email your name, address and phone number and description of recyclables to scheduling@daorecycling.org. Charges may apply for large item pickups. Tax-deductible donation receipts are offered for many items. For other questions, contact carmelarearootsandshoots@gmail.com.

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State title to Carmel boys – The Carmel High School boys cross country team won the state championship on Oct. 27. (Submitted photo) Carmel Golden K Kiwanis speakers for November • Nov. 8 – Ken Heine, Sheridan Police Dept.: “Home Security” • Nov. 15 – “Urban Training Center at Miscatatuck” – Public Informatiton Officer, Camp Atterbury • Nov. 29 – Mary Rosswurm, Exec. Dir. of Little Star Autism Center Club meets 10 a.m. Thursdays at the American Legion Post, 852 W. Main St. Contact: Don Moehn at 873-1956.

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Start your 2013 New Year’s resolution to get in shape at Cool Creek Park! The Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department is once again teaming up with Washington Township Parks and Recreation and Westfield Parks and Recreation to stage the eighth annual Race to the New Year 5K Walk and Run. Awards will be presented in numerous categories. This year, LA Fitness has stepped up and agreed to provide one-year memberships to its state-of-the art facility, to two lucky onsite participants! Hurry, don’t miss out on receiving one of this event’s popular t-shirts. Register online by Dec. 17. For complete details visit www.washingtontownship-hc.us or call 574-1074.

The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) announced recently that Carmel has been designated as an IACT Green IACT Green Communities Community. Designation Recipients: Carmel received Bloomington, Carmel, Evansville, its designation Fishers, Dyer, Greencastle, during an AnMunster, Union City and Whiting nual Awards 2012 Green Community of the Luncheon on Year Award Winners: Oct. 3 during Evansville, Greencastle, Whiting the 2012 IACT Annual Conference and Exhibition in French Lick. IACT launched the Green Communities Initiative to identify potential cost savings to communities facing budget shortfalls, promote economically competitive quality of life concepts and ultimately serve as role models for citizens while better protecting our environment. The initiative will expand educational opportunities for municipalities and create a consolidated clearinghouse of data and programs that can be accessed by municipalities. To be recognized as an IACT Green Community, Carmel had to meet a minimum score on a 51-question survey in the areas of purchasing, operations, measuring success, and sample projects, with scoring considerations given to the size of the community and the likelihood it would or could implement certain types of programs.

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month. And for those who can get to Noblesville’s Meredith Meadows Community every Wednesday, the same program takes place. Program Coordinator volunteer Alice Frausto handles all of the details in Westfield and Diane Murphy is the Program Coordinator for the Noblesville event. Anyone claiming he has lived 55 or more years on this planet is welcome to attend at the event nearest to you. The second major program sponsored by the SCHC is Community Caring. Wanda Smith heads up this program which matches volunteers willing to donate time and energy to provide basic services to seniors still living in their homes. Basic chores like yard work, laundry, rides to appointments, grocery shopping and other tasks all performed by community volunteers. Shepherd is always looking for people 20-years-old and up who are willing to provide some help around the house. Finally, on Dec. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Westfield, the 2nd Annual Shepherd Center Holiday Party will take place. Make sure to RSVP at 674-8777.

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Public votes could help Carmel private school get new building By Kevin Kane • kevin@youarecurrent.com A small private school in Carmel is in desperate need of a new building, and the community can help it get one by simply clicking a mouse. Midwest Academy is among the schools nominated for a Clorox Power a Bright Future grant, and with enough public support, the school could receive up to $50,000 to put toward a new building. About 95 students are enrolled in grades 4 through 12 at Midwest’s current location – a 13,000-square-foot space in an office building on Congressional Boulevard. Many of these students have learning or social disorders and often find success at Midwest after years of struggling in a traditional school setting. But the nonprofit school says it will need to find a new home when its lease expires this spring, leaving its brass a matter of months to find a place to serve its rapidly growing student body – and the funds to pay for it. School officials are hoping the community can provide some help with this. Beginning Monday, the public can vote once per day, per device for one of the nominees. The top votegetter will receive $50,000, and six $25,000 grants also will be awarded – half based on votes

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and the rest on merit. School officials say Midwest would put any and all funds it receives toward a new facility, which will include some basic school amenities it currently can’t provide in an office space. Without a playground, for example, students often spend recess in the building’s parking lot. Additionally, students are bused to an off-campus gym for monthly physical education classes and use a converted garage as an art room. A new building also will allow the school, which currently has a waitlist for some grades, to perhaps double its enrollment in the coming years. To vote, go to the school’s entry page at http://tinyurl.com/afnoyzz. Come Monday, that page will display a code that can be used to vote for the school via text message.

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Cover Story Budget finalized; refinancing still in the works By Derek Fishers • derek@youarecurrent.com

Brainard, Sharp differ on budgeted Carmel deficit By Maheen Mustafa • editorial@youarecurrent.com With a population of 80,142, Carmel certainly has come a long way. Not long ago, it was an upscale bedroom community known for easy commute to downtown Indianapolis. The city has now transformed to a thriving cultural and financial hub of the Midwest; substantially resistant to the recession, Carmel has a $24.5 million water park and mega-fitness center, a 1,600seat concert hall, a 500-seat theatre and a Japanese tea garden. Sharp Did all of this come at a cost? A prolonged budget deficit – projected to last until 2015 – hangs over the city. To get a better grasp on the matter, Current spoke to Carmel mayor Jim Brainard and city council president Rick Sharp. During Sharp’s interview many of the mayor’s policies were questioned. Current has incorporated the mayor’s responses to those particular Brainard criticisms. Current: Can you give us your insight on the Carmel budget deficit and how the annexation is making the deficit last until 2015? Sharp: The facts speak for themselves. The revenues the city will take in this year are approximately $10 (million) to $11 million less than the originally proposed budget. The council agrees with the strategy of the mayor to close that gap by using money from pension funds that are no longer needed to fund the pension. However, the council disagrees with the mayor’s proposal to close another $3 million gap by drawing out from the Rainy Day Fund. The rest of the gap is to be closed by the money given as a “gift” by the State of Indiana worth $5 billion. Brainard: Money given by state of Indiana wasn’t a gift. It was more like a reimbursement to improve the roads and for the (U.S. 31) reconstruction project. We borrowed money, we used city money to pay off those bonds and as a result the state can close U.S. 31 and save money in Carmel on their project. I made changes to the budget and it was approved (Oct. 29). We did not draw from the Rainy Day Fund, we added $2.5 million to it. Sharp: The mayor makes the argument because we spend a bunch of money on infrastructural work, we should use the money and pay back the Carmel taxpayers and use it in the General Fund this year. The disconnect in the statement is that we did not use cash or operating funds to make those road improvements. Brainard: Carmel has not increased tax bills as a result of incurring debt. Some major purchases involve borrowing, but the payments have to fit the revenue. If they don’t, Carmel does not borrow. Most of the money in the Rainy Day Fund represents ongoing

revenue the state mistakenly held back from normal annual income tax distributions. This is money from Carmel citizens, which they have paid on their tax returns. Sharp: The mayor makes the argument we always knew we were going to have to spend on a deficit because of the annexation. It’s very clear that’s not what’s causing the current structural deficit. The deficit is being caused by the increased operating cost of all of the improvements the mayor and (the former Carmel) Redevelopment Commission have built. Brainard: We said seven years ago we would have deficits. It would take three years to phase in the southwest (Clay Township) annexation. We knew the state bureaucracy would be slow to give Carmel the income tax revenue for these areas. Current: The phasing in of property taxes – how did that play a role in this deficit? It’s being said that this along with the annexation will prolong the deficit to 2015. Sharp: I don’t think phasing in of taxes plays any role in the current deficit. What I am concerned about is, this year we are $11 million short and five of that is being made by a special one-time payment from the state, so are we planning on a $5 million reduction next year? Brainard: Five percent of annual growth is conservative. It is true, as everyone knows, that values have been down lately. Wen they bounce back, they will bounce back big. Realtors I talk with say there is a lot of pent up demand for Carmel property. Current: Are you optimistic about the future budget balance? Sharp: I am. This community is blessed with creative people. Cooler heads will begin to confront the fiscal deficit. Current: Can you elaborate on the budget deficit situation? Brainard: We annexed a large portion of Southwest Clay Township in 2004. The citizen’s organization sued us in court to stop the annexation. We settled that case in October 2005. In that settlement agreement we agreed to abate or phase in the taxes from that area over a three-year period as well as provide certain itemized improvements in that area within a certain amount of time. In 2012, they pay 25 percent of their taxes. In 2013, 50 percent will be paid. In 2014, 75 percent and in 2015, 100 percent. We also received county income tax tied to that area. So, in 2015 there will no longer be a budget deficit. Current: Is there any other factor causing the deficit? Brainard: No. Eight months ago, the state found $300 million they thought they didn’t have. So we get all this money for this year as special distribution, but we counted on it coming and we knew the numbers were off. The state made the error of putting this special distribution into the Rainy Day Fund instead of the General Fund. By 2015, we’ll be bringing in more money than we spent right now. The plan has been to use our savings accounts to finance the annexation. Without the annexation, there would not be a deficit. It has been planned for and, at very conservative projections, will go away.

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The city council on has adopted the 2013 Carmel budget, a figure set at $107,533,519 – revised from the original amount of $119,097,244. “People want to highlight when we disagree,” said council president Rick Sharp. “I’d like to highlight the fact that we came together in agreement. It was a negotiation, which is the way our system of government is supposed to work.” The budget, among other changes, funds a Redevelopment Department and increases allocations for the city’s Department of Communications. Sharp lauded his council’s ability to work with mayor Jim Brainard for the betterment of the city. “Council members listened to the mayor’s proposal and made their own cases about fiscal policy,” he said. “We convinced the mayor it would be better to hold onto cash rather than spend it to keep things moving forward in an artificial manner. We are still moving forward; we have a solid budget that provides the means to stay on an upward track, and do it frugally.”

Refinancing close at hand

Sharp said that an outcome for the city’s long-debated debt refinancing is on the horizon. A meeting to address the issue is slated for Thursday and the plan could be finalized as soon as Nov. 19. “I think we are at an end point,” he said. “That’s the business of the Finance Committee. I think they’ll be considering two final items: One is a new proposal for how to structure the bonds, which the council’s advisory team and the (the former Carmel) Redevelopment Commission’s advisory team have agreed will work.” Sharp said the second issue would be the creation of a revenue deposit agreement, which would collect TIF dollars in a single place. “It would create a hierarchy of payments, or uses for TIF, and that furthers the goal of making certain to the furthest extent possible that we never burden the taxpayers with paying off this debt,” he said.

The chamber’s stance

The Carmel Chamber of Commerce presented its position statement on the refinancing issue last week: “For the past several months, Carmel government officials have been considering an ordinance to refinance certain debt obligations of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission. Just like Carmel businesses and homeowners, the opportunity to refinance this debt at a lower interest rate represents a tremendous opportunity to save the taxpayers millions of dollars in interest costs in the coming years. Even slight increases in interest rates can amount to huge incurred costs. It is the position of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce that sound fiscal governance calls for the prompt passage of the ordinance in order to begin a accrue the benefits of lower interest rates which will benefit business and the community. While it’s certainly prudent to investigate information pertaining to the debt, that review can continue following refinancing, should council members choose. Continuing to delay the refinance, however, not only increases the risk of higher rates, but creates uncertainty for businesses interested in locating or remaining in Carmel, and impedes economic development efforts. We urge the council to act quickly.” November 6, 2012 | 15

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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 16 | November 6, 2012

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

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

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State Senate Dis. 30 Scott Schneider, (R) Personal: Schneider and his wife are parents of five kids; three girls and two boys. Background: Part owner of a 45-year family business and a former member of the Indianapolis City-County Council (1999-2007). Serves on the board of the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Indianapolis Right to Life. Has a BS in Business and Political Science, with a minor in Economics. Web: www.schneider forsenate.com Tim DeLaney, (D) Personal: DeLaney lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Anne. They have two sons. Background: A Brebeuf Jesuit High School graduate, DeLaney earned a BA in Political Science and Arabic, as well as his Juris Doctorate, from Indiana University. He is employed at a private law practice in Indianapolis, where his main focus is commercial litigation. DeLaney is a Barrister in the American Inn of Court and is licensed to practice law in Indiana state and federal courts as well as the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Web: www.delaneyforindiana.com F.C. Peterson, Libertarian No information When: Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Election Day. Where: If you don’t know where to go to vote, call 776-8476 or visit www. indianavoters.com or www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov. What to bring: In order to sign-in to vote, you must bring a current identification card issued by the Indiana or U.S. government that includes your photo, name and an expiration date that is current or expired after the Nov. 2, 2010. Acceptable forms of identification include a passport, military ID with expiration date, Indiana’s driver’s license or an Indiana photo ID.

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when he moved here with his family, who have all graduated from Carmel High School. Miller has been a registered Nurse for 30 years and currently works as a case manager at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Background: Miller served on the Carmel Clay School Board from 20042008. He also served on the Carmel Clay Parks Board from 2004-2011. Miller was president of the Carmel Clay Parks Board from 2010-2011. Web: www.joemillerforschoolboard.com Kathie J. Freed Personal: Freed lives in Carmel with her husband Russell. She has two sons, Brent and John, who graduated from Carmel High School in 2005 and 2011. She holds a B.A. as well as an M.S. from Butler University. Background: Freed retired from 31 years of teaching High School Mathematics at Carmel High School in May of 2010. Currently Freed is employed as a Math Instructor at Butler University. Mike Kerschner Personal: Kerschner grew up in Chicago and has lived in Carmel with his wife Gaye and two children for fourteen years. His children are currently enrolled in Creekside Middle School and Towne Meadow Elementary. Kerschner received a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Illinois and graduated with honors from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law. Background: Kerschner is currently employed as a business attorney with Katz & Korin, PC, in Indianapolis. He served as one of three parent members of Towne Meadow’s parent advisory council in the last redistricting. Web: www.kerschner4ccs.com Patricia (Tricia) M. Hackett Personal: Hackett moved to Carmel with her husband Scott and her family in 1991. Since then both of her children have graduated from Carmel High School. Hackett received a B.S. and a M.S. in Special Education from Indiana University. Background: Hackett was a Carmel Clay Substitute Teacher from 20032006. She also has served on the Carmel Clay School Board since 2008. She was appointed secretary in 2008, Vice- President in 2009, and President in 2010. Web: www.hackettforschoolboard.com

State REP. Dis. 39 Jerry Torr (R) Personal: A sixth-generation Hoosier, Torr grew up on a family farm in Putnam County and was a 10-year 4-H’er. In 1987, he moved to Carmel where he currently resides with his wife, Stephanie. He attended Hanover College and graduated from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. Background: Torr has been serving as the state representative for House District 39 since 1996. He is a client executive at the Hylant Group and was formerly a commercial casualty general adjuster with FCCI Insurance Company in Carmel. He is currently a member of all the Hamilton County Chambers of Commerces. Web site: www.in.gov/h39 John Strinka (S) Personal: Strinka celebrated his 40th anniversary this year with his wife, Mary, and is close with his four children and granddaughter. He has been a resident of Carmel for 17 years. Raised in Buffalo, N.Y., Strinka graduated with high honors from the University of Buffalo and earned his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. Background: He has been active with the Greater Indianapolis Socialist Party – USA for the past five years and has been the chairman for the past two years. He has also been active with the organizing efforts of UNITE HERE! and other labor organizations. Web site: www.strinkaforstaterep.org

School Board Joseph (Joe) R. Miller Personal: Miller grew up in Indianapolis and has lived in Indiana his whole life. He has lived in Carmel since 1992

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

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

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

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

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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

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Vote for Mourdock on Tuesday Editor, Voters who are having a difficult time making up their minds do have a reputable choice for the U.S. Senate, namely Richard Mourdock. From the time he entered the race, Mourdock’s words about Senator Lugar were always respectful and he instructed his campaign workers to do the same. Please take the time to research Senator Lugar’s voting record. You will see a left-leaning tilt in recent decades. Lugar voted in the affirmative for the Law of the Sea Treaty which would have given sovereignty of all the seas in the world and everything in the seas to the U.N. Senator Harry Reid kept the treaty from coming to a vote before the primary so as not to embarrass Senator Lugar. Please look up Progress/VA on the internet and read what they stand for (“To refute the positive conservative propaganda present in the media”). They thanked Lugar for all the earmarks he provided for the state of Virginia. These earmarks added up to thousands of taxpayer dollars going to, in many cases, inane special interest projects. To vote for Joe Donnelly is to vote for Harry Reid, Obamacare and continued government borrowing and spending which is driving this country to utter ruin. Richard Mourdock respects the Constitution, respects life, believes in personal responsibility, limited government and, above all, in freedom. Mr. Donnelly promotes big government, irresponsible spending of taxpayer dollars and Obamacare. It’s your choice, voters: Freedom or government control over every aspect of your lives. Rosalie Lavelle, 46032

No to Mourdock

Editor, I read the Backshop take on elections and am in total agreement about Obama, send him to “The Land of His Father” as his last free vacation trip on us taxpayers – that’s “one way.” Now as to Lugar/Mourdock, since I’ve always been an Independent I don’t get to vote in the primaries. But you guys are crazy to want that jerk Mourdock and his, “My way only,” rhetoric for our senator. He openly states that he doesn’t compromise, just what our country needs, another damn my-way-only politician. I don’t care which party they come from, they are not what our country needs. You two probably never worked a union job and being from Carmel have no idea what the unions have given America. Here’s a clue: the middle class! Now, this Mourdock jerk wanted no bailout of auto companies, to hell with those 100,000plus jobs and all those people’s families. If I were Lugar I would be campaigning for the Democrat who is “middle of the road.” If either of you guys ever come down from your imperial glass tower, why don’t you go to Kokomo and ask those people what they think about Mourdock. As for a bailout, Chrysler was bailed out by the state of Indiana in the early 70s; the state got every dime plus interest and the gratitude of thousands of families and small business people. The government will get their (our) money back again. Rhett Vickers, 46032

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Brooks is the only option

Editor, Over the past 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with Republican Susan Brooks on many public policy and community initiatives, including right here in Carmel. I admire her common sense, collaborative approach to solving tough issues and am proud to support her to represent the 5th District in the U.S. Congress. She has proven that she is dependable, earning praise for her work as deputy mayor of Indianapolis. President George W. Bush recognized her skill and dedication, appointing her to serve in the important position of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District. And Susan’s experience at Ivy Tech Community College is exactly what we need in Congress. She will be an advocate for initiatives that will help put Hoosiers back

to work. Jim Blessing’s recent articles in support of 5th District Congressional candidate Scott Reske are way off the mark. He says Reske is bipartisan but Reske joined House Democrat Leader Pat Bauer and the Democrat caucus in an unprecedented walkout, fleeing to Illinois and refusing to do the people’s business for five weeks. I would hardly call this bipartisan. Even worse, the walkout was to protest discussion and action on the “right to work” bill opposed by big union bosses. The 5th District does not need a representative who will fold under the pressure of big special interests and ignore the needs of the constituents they represent. From where I sit, there is no contest. Susan Brooks will make an excellent representative for all in the 5th District. Karen Glaser, 46033

Puzzled by Blessing

Editor, It is puzzling to read Jim Blessing’s endorsement of Scott Reske. Reske is like every Democrat who has run for Congress. He pledges bipartisanship but, if elected, will fully support liberal Congressional leaders House Democrat Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Of course, he also supports President Barack Obama’s re-election. Obama is clearly the most liberal President we have ever had. His “recovery” policies have increased the debt by trillions of dollars and we have very

little economic recovery to show for it. Obama has greatly expanded the reach, size and cost of the federal government with no pushback from Democrats in Congress. Reske’s track record in the state legislature proves that he won’t be any different. Mr. Blessing is entitled to his opinion but the citizens of the 5th District need someone to stand up to the Democrat liberals and big spenders in Congress. The person who will stand up for us is Susan Brooks, not Scott Reske. Elizabeth G. Russell, 46033

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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,

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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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