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Clay Speakers claim victory at home meet – The Clay Speakers, Clay Middle School’s speech team, won a resounding victory at their home meet Dec. 8, outscoring the 18 schools in attendance by more than 30 points. Champions for Clay were Rani Hecht in prose, Zeba Kokan in extemporaneous, Jessica Ballard in drama, Selena Qian and Alexander Schrader-Dobris in declamation and Kate Hawkins in humor. For the full release, visit www.currentincarmel.com and click “On The Web.” Do what poll workers do – Current columnist Jim Blessing gives his “moderate” viewpoint on the impending fiscal cliff. Comparing elected officials to poll workers, Blessing calls for Congress and the two political parties to do as poll workers did in November: set their differences aside and do what needs to be done. For the full column, visit www.currentincarmel.com and click “On The Web.”

Holiday in the Arts District Holiday in the Arts District took place last Saturday in the heart of Carmel’s Arts & Design District. Mr. and Mrs. Claus arrived at the event on an antique firetruck and were available for pictures throughout the day. Silly Safaris brought several baby reindeer, and carriage rides were available. (Photos by Christian Sorrell)

Just another meatless Monday – Carl Brizzi gives his thoughts regarding the Los Angeles City Council’s recent declaration of every Monday as “meatless Monday.” All residents are urged to participate in a weekly day of vegetarianism. Brizzi writes, “Shouldn’t government be focusing on issues that governments were created to protect, like the security and safety of its citizens? Let’s try ‘No Murder Mondays’ or ‘Domestic Violence Free Fridays.’” For the full column, visit www.currentincarmel.com and click “On The Web.” Giving thanks for teachers – Teaching veteran, private tutor and parent Mary Robison examines many of the things involved with being a great teacher. With the upcoming holidays being a time of reflection, Robison suggests it may also be a great time for parents to be thankful for those great teachers who have changed their child’s life for the better. For the full column, visit www.currentincarmel.com and click “On The Web.” Don’t overlook “Silver Linings Playbook” – Current columnist Andy Ray digs into his love of David O. Russell’s latest film “Silver Linings Playbook” starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert DeNiro. A smart comedy treating mental illness with the gravity it deserves, Ray finds the film worthy of Oscar nominations but fears that it may get lost in the year-end slew of great films. For Ray’s full column, visit www.currentincarmel.com and click “On The Web.”

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2012 Best Toys for Kids – This list of the year’s best toys for children ages 6 months to 8 years old is great for any last minute holiday shoppers out there. Feed the Woozle, a cooperative game for ages 3 to 6, and Nanoblock Musical Instruments, micro-sized building blocks for ages 8 and up that create 3D instruments, are just some of this year’s top toys. For the full list, visit www.currentincarmel.com and click “On The Web.” Carmel Police Department daily run reports – The complete logs of the Carmel Police Dept.’s daily runs for the preceding week are now available online. Stay up-todate on any crime taking place near you. For the complete list of daily crime watches, visit www.currentincarmel.com and click “On The Web.”

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Carmel nonprofit celebrating and fundraising news@currentincarmel.com A Carmel-based nonprofit is celebrating a major milestone along with the evidence that its efforts are paying off. Love at Work Ministries has announced the first high school graduate of its education program, Vanesa Morera Gonzalez. Love at Work serves the poorest of the poor in Costa Rica with a comprehensive program that includes education, housing, nutrition and youth ministry. Gonzalez has been part of Love at Work’s Christian education program since she was 14 years old. “In Costa Rica, only 40-percent of the population actually earns a high school diploma,” said Carole Prible, the organization’s co-founder. “Vanesa has worked incredibly hard and can now look forward to attending the university. She is a pioneer for her poverty-stricken neighborhood!” Love at Work’s Education Program currently supports more than 40 students who show tremendous promise despite their desperate living conditions. The program, though, is deeply in need of funding and Love at Work has launched an Education Partner fundraising campaign to match new donors with this special effort. “Love at Work’s education program provides kids an opportunity to walk out of hopelessness and bondage into purpose and freedom through

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Love at Work Ministries co-founder Carole Prible pauses with Vanesa Morera Gonzalez, the first high school graduate of the organization’s education program. (Photo provided by Karen Hawkins)

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Walmart conversation continues By Julie Osborne - julie@youarecurrent.com

The new store would be distinct from the 86th Street location, featuring upscale items, “more organic, more premium items, locally There were a range of emotions in the room grown, more tailored, geared to Zionsville clienwhen members of the Westons Homeowners tele,” Reitnauer said. Association sat down to meet with Walmart Representatives also discussed the representatives on Dec. 11. remaining hurdles, future meetings Most attendees expressed concern in Carmel and two more meetings in with the proposed store, which would Zionsville, Jan. 8th with the Zionsville be on Michigan Road, north of 106th Board of Zoning Appeals and Jan. 22 Street. One local condominium owner with the Zionsville Plan Commission. stormed out after learning the proIf approved, construction of the new posed store would be open 24 hours. Walmart could begin in 2013. She exclaimed before departing, “The The biggest obstacle is the approval quality of life you’re creating is horReitnauer of a variance to the “big box” ordirible. The noise, deliveries, garbage nance which restricts retail establishments in trucks ... you people don’t live here.” Zionsville to 125,000 square feet. The proposed David Reitnauer, Walmart regional general manager, vice president, along with Joseph Calde- Walmart, originally designed at 300,000 square feet, now is 156,621 square feet. When asked ron, Walmart’s real estate zoning attorney, kicked by a homeowner what would happen if the varioff a lively discussion that lasted more than an ance was not approved, Reitnauer, a 20-year hour and touched on topics such as aesthetics of Walmart employee and three-year Zionsville the building, traffic, tax revenue, and neighborresident, responded, “We’re committed to the hood/community impact, to name a few. site and the store. We’ve held onto the land for A repeated topic of discussion regarded the six years. We feel we’ve met the requirements.” proximity to the 86th Street store, just two However, it appears that Walmart has a backup miles away, along with the distinction of the plan. “We have a 120,000-square-foot-store plan store’s proposed products. but it would be disappointing to the customer, “(I-)465 creates a traffic barrier. There is a difwith fewer selections,” he said. ferent customer base and different merchandise,” The decision on the size and future of the Reitnauer said. “There are no plans to close that Walmart will be made in January. store. We just completed a $4-million remodel.”

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From left, Carmel High School Juniors George Gemelas and Jessica Chiang; State Sen. Luke Kenley and seniors Chris Johnson and Race Johnson. (Photo provided by Whitney Moorman)

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Students interact with legislators at conference By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com For the 16th year, high school students from Hamilton County got an up-close and personal view of state government during the Luke Kenley Leadership Conference held at the Statehouse Dec. 7. State Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville) annually invites high school junior and senior leaders hand-picked by their principals from Senate District 20 to his Indianapolis convention, where they’re given the opportunity to meet with state government officials. This year, students from eight Hamilton County schools interacted with Gov.-Elect Mike Pence, Secretary of State Connie Lawson and State Sens.

Jean Breaux (D-Indianapolis), Doug Eckerty (R-Yorktown) and Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis). “This annual event gives young Hoosiers in our area special access to current state officials, who teach them about scholarship, fellowship and leadership through stories of their own experiences,” Kenley said. “My hope is this conference will inspire our students to continue excelling in school and become future leaders in their communities.” These students also participated in a breakout session at the conference during which they discussed what they believed to be Indiana's most important issues. Job and workforce training, small business incentives, education and mental health issues all made their list.

Man offered plea deal in murder of Carmel teen By Mary Allgier • news@currentincarmel.com

According to police reports, O’Bryan picked up Compton from Sullivan University in Louisville, Ky. after the two met online. A new prosecutor will be appointed O’Bryan admitted he gave Compton in the trial of Gregory O’Bryan, the alcohol during their encounter. Louisville man accused of murdering a O’Bryan told police the two had sex, Carmel teen. during which Compton died. Gregory O’Bryan is charged with killO’Bryan also confessed to having sex ing Andrew Compton, a Carmel youth with Compton’s body before putting it Compton who disappeared in October 2010, and in a hospital trash bin. dumping his body. Police tracked the contents of the O’Bryan pleaded not guilty to charges trash bin to a landfill in Medora, Ind., of murder, sodomy, tampering of physibut Compton’s body was not found. cal evidence and abuse of a corpse. O’Bryan was found capable of standAccording to television station ing trial last July. His trial was originally WDRB in Louisville, Ky., a plea deal is scheduled for November, but an attorunder negotiation that could potentially O'Bryan ney conflict caused it to be moved back. give O’Bryan 20 years each on counts of O’Bryan’s next pretrial hearing will be held in murder and sodomy. January. A trial was originally scheduled for this January but was moved to July. Lazzara named Academic All-American – Tony Lazzara, son of Chuck and Lynn Lazzara of Carmel, has been named an Academic All-American at Ball State University, where he is a member of the golf team and a senior majoring in entrepreneurship. His father owns Ritz Charles in Carmel, Lazzara and his uncle, Joe Lazzara, is the owner of Joe’s Butcher Shop in Carmel. www.currentincarmel.com

CHS Astronomy Club to hold “End of the World” show – Thousands of years ago, did the Mayans predict the end of the world on December 21, 2012? Will increasing solar activity destroy our planet by the end of December? These questions and more will be answered by the Carmel High School Astronomy Club at their latest program How to Prepare for the End of the World. The presentation will be held at the Carmel High School Planetarium (520 E Main St.) on Thursday, December 20 from 7 to 8 p.m.

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Celebrating those who serve Commentary by Jeff Worrell As they do every December, the business community turned out in force to recognize the achievements of their fellow Chamber of Commerce members. In front of a packed house, the Civic Pride Committee, chaired by Jud Scott, handed out the gold in several major categories. There was a room full of agreement and admiration as each award winner made their way to the podium to accept their due. An award presented for just the second time ever went to a man who has contributed so much to our community. The Harold Kaiser Award is presented to an individual who demonstrates commitment to the business community and the Chamber of Commerce for more than just a few years. Dave Coots of Coots, Henke and Wheeler Law Firm took home this coveted lifetime achievement award. For more than forty years, Dave has been an integral part of the growing Carmel business community. He served on Carmel’s first City Council in 1976 and also served as council president. He also has worked for his community as a member and past president of the Carmel Plan Commission, Carmel Clay Library Foundation Executive Committee and the Carmel Clay Schools Chamber Business Group. Not only has Dave toiled for his community admirably, he also has been a devoted member

of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce. He served two terms on the Chamber Board of Directors and was the President of the Board twice; once in 1983 and again in 2008. He chaired the Business Issues Committee and was its chairman. In 2007, the City of Carmel recognized him with their highest citizen’s accolade as a Range Line Road Pioneer. The Chamber also gives kudos to the Most Valuable Volunteer. This year, a husband and wife team will have their names added to the traveling trophy. Micki and David Stirsman from Salon 01 took the honor for their work with various charity organizations from the central Indiana region. Not only do they stand out for the sheer volume of support they provide, but also for their determination to instill a culture of giving back in their employees and their clients. The company’s website says, “Caring for others and sharing goodwill is a keystone of our management philosophy.” At Salon 01, they enthusiastically follow their philosophy. Their success is further evidence that good things happen to companies who do good things and the Chamber made sure of that today.

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Christmas, a time of healing Commentarty by Dr. Robert Montgomery

I don’t know about most of the healing power in Christmas, but I am 90 years old and in perfect health. I was in Italy and in an Army hospital on Christmas Day in 1944. Someone woke me up from a nap. It was Joe E. Brown, the movie star and one of the world’s great acrobats. Brown had a big mouth and the biggest smile on earth. He, very carefully, gave me his famous smile and said, “Merry Christmas, Bob.” We were in a tent hospital at Casino, Italy, and World War II was all around us. He said, “You’re going home, but now is the time to heal yourself, the time to accept the healing of Christmas.” I was hurt, weak, tired and my soul was depleted. At age 22, I had been a rifleman in the infantry for almost three years. On that Christmas Day in 1944, Brown stayed with us in the hospital tent teaching us the power to heal our “self ” and then to heal our body. I remember a few of the things he told us. He said

that Jesus came to Earth to show us how to heal our soul and that by healing our soul, our body would follow. He encouraged us to consider the truth - that Christmas was more than a holiday; it is a time to heal your soul, to learn why you were born here and now, to know what you love and to find a path back to God. Brown made us laugh, but he was dead serious when he told us to believe in God and to believe that our own soul has great healing power. He told us in that Army hospital tent, just a few miles from the front, that the doctors would heal our body, but it is Jesus that would heal our wounds. Christmas is a time to promote your “self ” to a higher level of healing. There is divine power in Christmas, divine health and divine happiness.

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Getting the facts straight Commentary by Marnin Spigelman

Despite having recently moved to Florida, I have been keeping an eye on Carmel and its politics. It’s difficult for me to bifurcate myself entirely from the happenings in the City after devoting six years of my life to the political scenario. Given the recent exchange between Council President Rick Sharp and Council member Ron Carter, I felt that I needed to comment on their representations. Mr. Carter, in his attempt to justify the actions of the Redevelopment Commission, chose to begin his comments by demeaning those individuals who sought office in the past by saying their predictions have not come true or that they did not raise enough money to compete against the existing political power. He should be reminded that unfortunately in Carmel, only 5 percent of campaign contributions come from private individuals and the balance is from business entities inside and outside the city limits. Mr. Carter knows full well that the Mayoral appointees dominated the CRC and principally executed the Mayor’s will. If one would peruse the votes taken on the CRC, in respect to new projects, one would find that invariably they were of a unanimous nature. The process of checks and balances was never adhered to during past years, and it is questionable as to whether such will be the case at present, especially considering the fact the CRC now will have more excess cash. Lastly, Mr. Carter should know better than to criticize the local media newspapers for purportedly siding with those in favor of stronger oversight of the CRC. For six years, many articles from the Current or Star have praised the city’s projects. Is it just sour grapes when long overdue control, albeit questionable, is enacted? Mr. Sharp, in his “random” rebuttal, painted a different picture in that he implied that he was the purveyor of facts in respect to the “bailout.” What was missing from his remarks was the fact that he was both on the Council and the CRC (through early 2009) when the whole issue of the PAC was approved and expanded. This is a “fact” that people should not ignore in evaluating Mr. Sharp’s history as a member of both bodies. Mr. Sharp seemed quite comfortable in 2005 approving an $80-million complex that would serve a population of around 50,000 people without a scintilla of consideration that no private or corporate monies were collected to defray any building or operating costs. At the time, a mayoral consultant revealed the mayor’s wish list of a possible $162-million PAC which

was ignored by Mr. Sharp and others on their way to the 4-to-3 approval of the original bond. That wish list proves to be current fact. Mr. Sharp further voted, to the best of my knowledge, for every CRC proposal until he decided to quit the commission. The issue of circumventing the Council surely was not on his mind when he voted for large disbursements such as the limestone and the $45-million addition to the project. He even voted for the West Clay TIF on the grounds that it would be “insurance” for the City Center project. What Mr. Sharp apparently seems to forget is that if you create a scenario that is too big to fail, it can still fail. While denials will be forthcoming, the facts are fact despite the flowery rhetoric. Meanwhile, his contention that he was protecting Carmel citizens is dubious indeed as he has now voted for a bailout that places liability on the backs of Carmel taxpayers on the grounds that they will never have to worry about the possibility of higher taxes should there be a problem with payment. Should we call that protecting the taxpayers? How many times have we heard that story from Carmel elected officials who seem to have rose-colored glasses that invariably become fogged when reality sets in to the detriment of the populace? The facts are that Carmel taxes, as well as water and sewer user fees, have consistently raised in the past half dozen years at the same time Carmel’s bond ratings have dropped. On June 28, Moody’s lowered the debt rating of Carmel three notches from AA2 to A2, and a recent water bond earlier this year was also rated “A” by S&P (versus the top rating of AAA). This does not bode well for Carmel’s future credit standing. Municipalities do go bankrupt, and do default. Recent situations in some cities in California and elsewhere could be a preview of coming attractions for Carmel. I contend that what the people of Carmel should be concerned about at present is rallying community forces to elect new faces both in the Mayoral office and in the Council. Some present elected officials might claim that they are the current white knights of reason, but Carmel citizens should be wary of specious rhetoric, should not forget about the history of Carmel and the past actions of elected officials nor who was culpable for its problems from the very beginning. Marnin Spigelman is a former Carmel Resident and former mayoral candidate. E-mail him at mnsmisc@ yahoo.com

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Mixed-use plan for Merchants’ Square unlikely as vacancies mount By Robert Annis • rob@youarecurrent.com

City officials spent $185,000 to create a seen some improvement (over the past year) and massive revitalization plan for the struggling believe we’ll see a momentum shift soon.” area, but Merchants’ Square’s owner, MichiganCalls to several Merchants’ Square business As last-minute Christmas shoppers frantically based Ramco-Gershenson, is optimistic that a owners were not immediately returned. crowd Carmel shops looking for holiday gifts, turnaround is already underway and a drastic Ramco-Gershenson is committed to Merchants’ Square remains relatively quiet. change isn’t needed. Merchants’ Square long term as well, A once-bustling shopping center, Merchants’ Washington, D.C.-based planner Gershenson said. It bought out the Square, at East 116th Street and Keystone Jeff Speck, co-author of Suburban property’s co-owner in 2011, and Parkway, has undergone some major tenant Nation and one of the champions now owns the property outright, with losses in recent years – about 80,000 square feet of the new urbanism movement, no plans to sell to another developer. of retail space remains vacant. While Marsh envisions demolishing much of the So why did Carmel spend nearly Supermarket remains the plaza’s most viable current shopping center, decreasing $200,000 to draft a redevelopment asset, neighbors such as Party Tree, Old Navy the retail space by 50,000 square plan of a property the city doesn’t and Hobby Lobby either are closing up shop feet and adding apartments, own and the actual property owners or are long gone. The surrounding strip centers Speck parking garages, new city streets are reluctant to follow? are faring much worse, with the former homes and a park area. The new multi-use “Having a plan in place allows of Borders, Chipotle Mexican Grill and others footprint, which he unveiled to the Carmel the city to talk with interested developers and remaining vacant for years despite sitting in one current owners about the future potential of the of Hamilton County’s most visible and desirable Redevelopment Commission in September, would create a more walkable space and greater area,” city spokeswoman Nancy Heck stated in retail spaces. visibility along Keystone Parkway. A video of an e-mail. “It also helps developers and saves Traffic hassles during the Keystone Parkway the presentation may be found at www.tinyurl. them time and money because much of the reconstruction several years ago caused many com/merchantssquare. preliminary work of utility locating and street shoppers to bypass the shops in favor of Clay But while Ramco-Gershenson gave some input grid layout has already been done for them.” Terrace to the north, where Old Navy relocated, into the plan, the company’s vice president of But Carmel City Council member Luci or Keystone at the Crossing to the south. They shop leasing, William Gershenson, Snyder remains unconvinced. She said the never returned. Now with even said market factors would determine money should have gone to more pressing more retail space open in Carmel any eventual redevelopment of the concerns. City Center and the Carmel Arts & property. He added the company was “Why are we doing this now?” Snyder asked. Design District, some observers are negotiating with several businesses “We’re spending money we don’t have.” left wondering about Merchants’ to fill the empty space at Merchants’ Asked if the city could do a public-private Square’s future. Square and currently had no plans partnership much like it has with Pedcor Artisan Masterpiece briefly was to move forward with any of Speck’s Cos. for the City Center project, Snyder was located in Merchants’ Square several proposals. dismissive. years ago, but co-owner Cherie Piebes “We took at a look at the plans for “I don’t think the council will be up for Piebes said she moved the operation a mixed-use development and did another public-private partnership for several to the Carmel Arts & Design our own analysis,” Gershenson said. “(Moving years,” Snyder said. District because it was a better fit for their forward) would be difficult, as we have several Speck acknowledged during his presentation business rather than because of any issues with clients committed to long-term leases … We’ve that his plan was the “best effort of what we’d Merchants’ Square. 14 | December 18, 2012

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Commentary by Terry Anker

Many years ago, our youngest reached his third birthday without speaking a word. Experts weighed in and medical assessments were done. The prognoses ranged from the concerning to the breathtakingly frightening. After much failed effort to help him find his voice, a young, creative speech pathologist suggested that we attempt to teach him sign language. Almost immediately, our other son, who is four-and-a-half years older than his brother and who deeply desired to “speak” with him, went to the family computer. In the huntand-peck style that is a hallmark of a 7-yearold, he prodded the device into displaying a modicum of simple gestures that we could, in a sincere if amateurish way, attempt to share with the fledgling communicator. To our great delight, the toddler took to signing, well, like a duck takes to water. He immediately learned word and symbol after word and symbol. Also immediately he found that humor and goodwill lived in his tiny fingers and that his Dad generated delight with

mistaken gestures, often urging him to “play with his food and eat all of his toys.” Each day brought new understanding of the power of language to communicate, entertain and connect. With his brother at his side, they would roll with laughter over an intentionally misdirected sign. As parents, we were overjoyed that our little boy’s limitation proved mechanical and not cognitive; and we committed to live our lives exactly the same only slightly differently. With continued work and the passage of time, the youngster eventually started forming simple sounds to pair with his signs. Ultimately, his brain forged a path to his mouth and the spoken words came. No one knows why, and now I’m not sure I care. But I did learn to listen to my kids. What they say matters. It connects us. And, I cherish it. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmel.com.

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Editor, The owners of Current are wrong about Warren Buffett (From the Backshop, Current, Dec. 11.) He’s 82 years old. So, let’s say he started in business at age 22, right out of college. This means he began his business career in 1952. Back then, the top marginal individual tax rate was 90 percent. Lyndon Johnson dropped that rate to just 70 percent in 1964. Ronald Reagan lowered the top marginal tax rate to 50 percent in 1982 and eventually to 28 percent in 1988. It slowly increased to 39.6 percent at the end of the Clinton administration (coincidentally,

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the last time the U.S. had a balanced budget). George W. Bush reduced it to 35 percent for the period 2003 through 2012 (ironically, while waging two wars). Now, President Barack Obama (and Warren Buffett) advocates raising this rate back to the 39.6 percent of the late Clinton years. So don’t tell me Buffett built his fortune when taxes on the rich were low, and now that he’s made his billions, he wants to raise them. He wants to raise them to help balance the budget, but he made his money when tax rates were much higher. Andy Ray, 46032

Community leaders come together to brighten holidays Editor, In the spirit of Thanksgiving, several dedicated members of the Hamilton County community gathered recently to raise money and help victims of crime and abuse. On behalf of Prevail, I would like to express our thanks for the recent fundraiser held at 3Ds’ Pub & Café in Carmel. U.S. Foods donated the provisions, Barometer Soup performed, Glazer’s, Pearl Vodka and Triton Brewing donated libations, numerous individuals and businesses donated goods and services, and bringing it all together was Erin Heller of 3Ds’ Pub & Café and Brian Kelly and Steve Greenberg, owners of Current Publishing. What fantastic assets Erin, Brian and Steve are to our communities.

Most special to me was, on the eve of the day we gathered with families as thankful and grateful Americans, patrons of 3Ds’ joined invited guests and gave generously by buying items at the auction and graciously donated to help victims of verbal, physical and sexual abuse. Please visit www.Prevailinc.com or call Prevail to learn how Prevail helps break the cycle of abuse. Be prepared to be shocked at how often violence toward children and women happens right here in Hamilton County. Please consider this 25year, local not-for-profit in your year-end giving. May you and your family peacefully enjoy the holidays and remember those who won’t. Darren Peck, 46062

Editor, I disagree vociferously with Ms. Trimmer’s assertion that Danielle Wilson’s column is not “decent enough to be read, by people of all ages, as well as at all times of the day” and that the paper should “pull the plug” on Danielle. This attitude clearly demonstrates Ms. Trimmer’s own ignorance concerning great literature. Has Ms. Trimmer never read Chaucer’s epic “Canterbury Tales?” Which, in the Miller’s Tale, concerns a witless man that is tricked into literally kissing the anus of his would-be lover? And he knows he kissed her anus because “a woman hath no beard.” Has Ms. Trimmer never read Shakespeare, who analogizes flatulence into a moral? In the “Comedy of Errors,” Shakespeare tells us “A man may break a word with you, sir; and words are but wind; Ay, and break it in your face, so he break it not behind.” Danielle’s column deals with real issues, real life and real people in an exceedingly humorous way just as Chaucer and Shakespeare did in their days. They all embrace reality and humorously present the foibles of being a human being with not always fully-functioning bodily functions. Ms. Trimmer must obviously be that one perfect human being that has never had a flatulently funny moment or had her bowels riotously riot. However, since her head seems to be so far up there, it is actually not surprising that nothing has ever come out. Michelle Lindsay Lewis, 46032

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All I want for Christmas is two new knees. I’m not kidding. I recently participated in a holiday basketball game for charity (which, for those of you who still think of me as an antiPTO mom who never volunteers, does count as using my free time for good instead of evil!) and two days later, I can barely move without hearing the pops and crackling of bone-on-bone action from my aforementioned leg joints. I may be 40, but I’m way too young to go bionic (“We can rebuild her!”) The funniest part of my pain is that, heading into the big game, I harbored some crazy notion that I was still pretty good. Like I ever was! When I played in high school (many, many years ago) the only positive comment the coach could come up with was “she’s strong defensively.” I never controlled the ball particularly well, and preferred to pass rather than shoot, even when given a wide-open opportunity. On the rare occasion that I did find myself under the basket with nary an opponent in sight, I’d become so excited about my impending goal that I’d end up chucking the ball up over the backboard. I could play all positions though, and even started at center a few times. The point is, in my mind, I was confident I would impress a few coworkers. I was also fairly

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Christmas is one week away, are you ready? You know the basic fall back items – books, clothes (please know correct sizes), scarfs, jewelry and even fruitcake. You still have plenty of time to buy and ship presents so gift cards, downloadable gifts and online subscriptions aren’t the only options. Here are a few suggestions if you’re stuck: Handmade – Time may not be on your side, but nothing says you care about someone as much as a homemade gift and there are tons of options – food, ornaments, cocoa/dessert mixes in a jar or bag, even coupons. This gift is really as fun and imaginative as you let yourself

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be. To spruce it up, use high-gloss paper and some of your photos. Take in a show – With the variety of theaters and music venues around us, why not buy tickets to an upcoming show (or a gift certificate if nothing strikes your fancy.) Most venues provide online ticket purchase, so pick out some seats and then wrap up a copy of the show’s CD with a print out of the tickets. If you can’t find the show’s CD, most are available from iTunes. Movie night – Instead of battling the crowds and packed malls, create a fun night in with a huge bucket of microwave-ready popcorn, soda bottles, large boxes of candy and a movie. If you aren’t sure of what DVD or Blu Ray they might like, give them a subscription to Netflix or another online movie subscription. A bottle of wine can also replace the soda for adult recipients. Coffee bar – Have a friend addicted to java? Help them out by giving them a coffee bar at home. Start by picking up some different flavors of coffee beans at any of the local stores. Then pick up some different flavors of sugars. Top it off by picking up some flavored syrups from a coffee shop or grocery store. Let your friends have their own coffee shop in their own kitchens. Week of restaurants – Forget the “12 Days of Christmas” and try a week of new restaurants. We all get stuck in a rut and become too comfortable with the same restaurants and

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‘Joseph’ set to light up Civic Theatre stage By Mark Johnson • mark@youarecurrent.com This holiday season, bright colors, music, songs, and entertainment will be on full display in malls, groceries, offices, and homes. Yet, the most dazzling and dynamic of all holiday spectacles may well take place at Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts. It is there that the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will introduce its production of “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” the Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice musical which is based on the Biblical story of Joseph, his family, and, of course, his striking “coat of many colors.” The musical extravaganza will run now through Jan. 5, 2013, with both evening and afternoon performances. The production has generated a great deal of buzz and excitement throughout the local arts community as this will be the first ever presentation of the musical at the Center for the Performing Arts. “Joseph” is a high-energy, electrifying feast for the eyes and ears, and a modern family classic. Last Wednesday’s spirited and enthusiastic dress rehearsal itself proved worthy of praise and anticipation. Shortly before the rehearsal, Civic Producing Director Michael Lasley and “Joseph” star Patrick Clements sat down for a conversation regarding the production and their involvement. “We’re definitely ready for an audience. We have been through eight-and-a-half weeks of rehearsal and it looks good, ready to go,” Lasley said laughing. “We have a cast of 26 performers, three different children’s choirs, plus a 10-piece orchestra. It’s a bit of a monster, but it’s gone very well. There’s been a lot of planning this time around. We have a wonderful choreographer, Nicole Beck, who has choreo22 | December 18, 2012

Patrick Clements stars as Joseph. graphed the show.” Lasley also has high praise for the Arts Center in Carmel, noting the perks of the change in venue. “This gives us an opportunity to put a fresh spin on it for a new audience,” he said. “We now have a much bigger stage, intelligent lighting. We’re absolutely thrilled to have at our disposal this state of the art facility. It also gives us an opportunity to freshen it up for our repeat audience.” For Clements, a 2012 graduate of Butler University, “keeping it fresh for the audience” is a crucial element of his work. “You can find something new in each performance,” he explained. “In this role, I have so many opportunities to react to things in the show, for on the spot reactions. Once the audience sees it, and you can hear them pick up on it that brings an energy. It creates an ebb and flow that keeps it fresh each night. That audience en-

ergy is what makes a live performance special.” When asked what they would like for the audience to take away from each performance, both Clements and Lasley offered their expectations. “I like for the audience to take away an experience that they would like to repeat, to see more of it,” Clements said. “When the audience walks out that door,” Lasley explained, gesturing toward the exit, “I want them to be happy! This is a show that has so much energy and that is so upbeat, I want to make sure that when they leave they feel entertained.” Brent Marty, director of music and education, is confident in the production. “This is Civic’s 12th production of the show, my seventh time, and it’s as good as it’s ever been. We have maestro Trevor Fanning conducting the orchestra, as well as some new cast members. The show is so appealing to adults and children. It has so many different styles of music, there really is something for everyone.” Marty also acknowledged the dedication of the cast. “It takes a lot of hard work to get to this point,” he said. “The music does not stop, so the cast gets a huge workout!”

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat When: 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, now to Jan. 5, 2013 Tickets: $44 ($34; under 18 years old) Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, 3 Center Green, Carmel • 843-3800 www.TheCenterForThePerformingArts.org

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Carmel: Festival of Carols • This Saturday at the Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel, the 150-member Indianapolis Symphonic Choir welcomes the holiday season with its annual holiday show featuring arrangements of “Joy to the World,” “Away in a Manger” and more. The choir will be joined by the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Butler University’s men’s a cappella group Out of the Dawg House, Circle City Rings handbell choir and the Greenfield Central High School Madrigal Singers. Tickets range in price from $20 to $38. For more information, call 843-3800 or visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. Fishers: End of World Party • Head to Pinheads for the End of World Party. If the Mayans are right and the world ends this month, don’t you want to spend your final moments with friends and live music from the Travis Feaster Duo? The specific venue is Louie’s Bar & Restaurant, 13825 Britton Park Rd. The party kicks off at 9 p.m. For more information, call 773-9988. Noblesville: The 12 Homes of Christmas • Noblesville Preservation Alliance’s inaugural The 12 Homes of Christmas runs from 6 to 9 p.m. nightly. This holiday driving tour will focus on the exterior of 12 showcase homes, each from one of Noblesville’s historic neighborhoods. Cost is free, but online voting for best decoration is $1 and is a tax-deductible donation to NPA. For more information, call 426-1672 or visit www.noblesvillepreservation.com. Westfield: Be a Watercolor Artist! • Artist Jan Roland teaches a class in Watercolor Painting and Techniques at the Westfield Washington Public Library, 333 W. Hoover St., at 10:15 a.m. Thursday. No previous art experience is necessary, and the class fee of $12 includes all materials. Call 8969391 to register Zionsville: Men’s Shopping Night Out with Beer Tasting • On Thursday, December 20, Lesley Jane Boutique (150 S. Main St.) will be open extended hours from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Men’s Shopping Night Out, complete with beer tasting. Once shopping is complete, six microbrews will be available for tasting at the Cobblestone Grill, 160 S. Main St. Lesley Jane will keep a record of “wish lists” for women who want to provide their men with a shopping list prior to the event. For more information, contact Lesley Jane Boutique at 873-9999 or info@lesleyjane.com. www.currentincarmel.com

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Gingerbread Village • Oh, do you know the Gingerbread Man? Look for him while you stroll through this yummy gingerbread village created by both amateurs and professionals at Conner Prairie. Your whole family will be counting all the gumdrops, peppermints and colorful candies used to make these icing-covered masterpieces every Thursday to Sunday (Closed Dec. 24 and 25) • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • $6 (event is free with price of general admission for ages 2 and up) • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org

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Carmel Repertory Theater presents “Scrooge: The Musical” • The stage musical created in 1992 closely follows the plot of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol,” in which the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Leslie Bricusse, who wrote the music and lyrics, was nominated for an Academy Award for the song score he wrote for the 1970 musical film Scrooge; many were carried over for the musical. • 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and www.currentincarmel.com

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Breakfast with Santa • Kids of all ages can experience the thrill of meeting Santa while enjoying a hot breakfast buffet. Sing-a-long with holiday favorites and cherish the memory with a photo of your kids with Santa. Reservations are required • 9 and 10:30 a.m. • The Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St., Carmel • $18.50 per person • 843-9850 A Beef & Boards Christmas at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre • The theatre’s annual holiday show presents a singing and dancing tradition in a variety show format. • 1:30 and 7 p.m. • 8 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday • 1 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday • 1:30 p.m. on Saturday • Starting at $37 • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com/

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New Year’s Eve Celebration 2012 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre • Ring in the New Year with a dinner buffet and a performance of Arsenic & Old Lace; enjoy a glass of champagne, balloons dropping from the ceiling at midnight and live music by Blue Bus band; dance the evening away, but don’t forget to stay for the breakfast buffet. • Contact Beef & Boards for more information • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • $75 per person • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com/

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Conner Prairie by Candlelight • Celebrate Christmas as it was more than 175 years ago: Meet new friends in Prairietown on a guided, hour-long tour of their homes by candlelight. Join the Ullman’s Hanukkah celebration, head to a bonfire at the center of the town and visit the Campbell’s holiday party. • Staggered start times between 6 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • $11-$15 • 776-6006 or 800-966-1936 • www.connerprairie.org

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“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” • Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical adaptation of the well-known Biblical tale returns for the holidays! The trials and triumphs of Jacob’s favorite son are told entirely in song, blending 50’s Rock-n-Roll, Country Western, Calypso, Pop and French Chanson. • 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday • Tarkington Theater, 3 Center Green, Carmel • $34-$44 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt • Merchants in the arts district will decorate the houses which can be seen in each of their windows. Pick up a clue sheet at Tea Buds Brewing Co., 111 W. Main St., Carmel, and find the answers to each clue on the festive houses. When you are finished, you will be entered into a drawing for baskets filled with gingerbread treats. The Simply Sweet Shoppe will treat each child who participates with a goody bag. • Each day through Saturday • 30 N. Rangeline Rd., Carmel • 571-2787 • http://carmelartsanddesign.com/ FEATURES/holiday/

2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday • The Studio Theater, 355 City Center Dr., Carmel • Cost: $22-$25 • 8433800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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Trouble with the Curve • PG-13, 111 minutes Commentary by Chriss Lloyd Fair warning: I’m much higher on “Trouble with the Curve” than most film critics, and apparently hold a loftier opinion of it than audiences did. This drama starring Clint Eastwood as an aging baseball scout losing his eyesight only garnered modest interest at the box office, and only scored 52 percent on Rotten Tomatoes’ aggregation of critic opinions. But I found it one of the most emotionally satisfying journeys I experienced in 2012, even if the screenplay is a little shaky on the details. It’s perhaps Eastwood’s most sensitive performance, in which he shows real vulnerability and weakness. Gus Lobel may be ornery, but he loves the game like gospel and has the ability to

see things others can’t - at least he could before macular degeneration set in. His daughter Mickey (Amy Adams) agrees to follow him on a big scouting trip to act as his eyes, and they struggle to reconnect after years of estrangement. Meanwhile, a former pitching prospect named Johnny (Justin Timberlake) who blew his arm out and became a scout, tags along as a rival and a love interest. Despite some occasionally shaky storytelling, this film throws heat. Movie: B+ Read more of Chris Lloyd’s review of current films and DVDs at www. captaincritic.blogspot.com or www. thefilmyap.com.

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Duke Energy donated $20,000 to Hamilton County’s Good Samaritan Network to help county residents in need. “Good Samaritan provides lifechanging help in our community,” Duke Energy District Manager Mark LaBarr said. “It’s a strong, supportive network that assisted nearly 19,000 Hamilton County families last year.”

Good Samaritan is a far-reaching network of 32 Hamilton County food pantries and 64 social service agencies that work with township trustees to coordinate and deliver help to families and individuals. The network offers aid such as food donations, help with buying medication, emergency car repairs, and assistance with rent, mortgage and utility payments. Good Sa-

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Auctioning talent – A company called DeveloperAuction now auctions off coders and engineers to tech companies in an effort to quench their thirst for workers. A group of 88 engineers was given a total of $30 million in job offers last month. – forbes. com Politics and pizza – According to a marketing survey concerning “brand perception in the marketplace,” the brand identity of Papa John’s took a major hit after Election Day. CEO John Schnatter was a critic of Obamacare that received media attention concerning cutting – or later, speculating on cutting – employee hours because of it. Schnatter went back and forth on the issue, going as far as publishing an editorial in “The Huffington Post” stating the company would honor the Affordable Care Act. – www.forbes.com Retail space – As many as 17 years ago, commercial buildings took up 58.8 billion square feet of “floor space” in the United States. That’s bigger than the State of Delaware. – www.forbes.com

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Season’s greetings, and other holiday tips Commentary by Jordan Fischer It’s nearing the end of the year again, and that means a unique set of grammar challenges: Christmas cards. Sure, they could be Hanukkah cards, or Kwanzaa cards, or Eid Mubarak cards, or New Year’s cards, or just simply holiday cards. Heck, they could even be “happy December” cards, for all I care. Good grammar still is good grammar, and I think we can all agree it’s already political enough as it is. I mean, I’m still getting passionate letters about my British versus American punctuation rules column. (I wish.) If you’re anything like my mother, your holiday cards went out weeks ago, were probably handmade and included a wonderful, personalized message for each recipient. If you’re anything like me, you’ve just realized Christmas is a week away. Guess it’s time to resort to holiday e-mails … So, here’s the question: Do you wish your friends “season’s greetings,” or “seasons greetings?” After all, the greetings don’t really belong to the season, right? Our dear friend Microsoft Word will point you toward “season’s greetings,” and it will be correct. I’m confident you’re dying to know why, though. Here we see the genitive case, which is used when a noun modifies another noun. As we said before, the greetings don’t

belong to the season; they belong to you as you give them out. However, the greetings are undeniably “of ” the season, so to speak. There are no season’s greetings without the season in question. The genitive case allows us to show this quasi-possessive relationship, and my mom gets a nice opening line for her Christmas cards. Staying in the holiday spirit, once you’ve gotten past your opening “merry Christmas” or “happy New Year,” should you capitalize those phrases in the middle of a sentence? For example, would you write, “We all wish you a Merry Christmas!” It’s tempting, I know. So often we see those phrases used as standalone sentences with both words capitalized. But “merry,” “happy,” “joyous,” whatever adjective you want to place before the holiday, they’re all just that: simple adjectives. Thus, we write, “Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.” And, in case you don’t read my ink again before 2013, please do have a pleasant trip into the New Year and a wonderful time celebrating whichever holidays you choose. Personally, I try to hit them all – as long as the food is good. Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for Current Publishing. To ask Jordan a grammar question, write him at rjfische@gmail.com.

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Shopping, rebellion, and surprise Commentary by Bob Walters Two thousand years ago, the humble baby born with the Name above all names hastened a rebellion above all rebellions. Jesus, born in the flesh, was God become incarnate. Everything the world thought it knew about itself and about God was turned on its head. The God of creation, laws and power revealed Himself through humanity, faith and humility in an obscure baby born to a teen-aged virgin. Every Christmas, we shop to surprise our loved ones with gifts. God surprised everybody with Jesus. Whether it was Hebrew history, Greek philosophy, Roman law, pagan gods or Asian mysticism, Jesus Christ was exactly what the world needed but absolutely not what the world expected … or wanted. Hebrew scripture was rich with stories of a relational God who was at once utterly loving and relentlessly just. God’s story, written in the Bible’s Old Testament, assured His unique, uncreated but creative being. Amid sin and law, amid temporal love and ceaseless treachery, fallen man wallowed in an unrelenting pit of selfinterest. God’s prophecies pointed to a coming Messiah who would set the fallen world right with the example of God’s gloriously unselfish love, righteousness and power. The Hebrews expected the Messiah to come and kill the Romans. The Romans, who insisted that

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I have been on a huge cranberry kick recently! I have been making different kinds of cranberry sauces and relishes and stocking up on cranberries to freeze for later in the year when they are no longer in stores. We also have been eating a lot of salads with Craisens in them. They also are really tasty and even my kids love them. So, while I was doling out endless Costco-size bags worth of Craisens to my children the other day, it hit me. A yummy tasty chocolate bark with a few of my favorite ingredients in it - Cranberry and Walnut Winter Bark. Yum! I hope you enjoy this as much as I do: Ingredients: • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips • 12 ounces white chocolate chips • 1/2+ cups Craisens (can use more or less to preference) • 1/2+ cups chopped walnuts (can use more or less to preference) Directions: 1. Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips, be careful not to scorch. (check out my blog for tips and tricks for melting chocolate) 2. Carefully pour and smooth out onto a piece of wax paper until even thickness of chocolate is acquired. 3. Cool in fridge until set.

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Across 1. Butler girl 5. Pink, as a Ruth’s Chris steak 9. Sheriff’s group 14. Fishers HS breakout 15. Cupid, to the Greeks 16. Old ___ Bucket 17. IUPUI statistics class average 18. Former Pacers guard who now jumps high? (2 wds.) 20. Stately tree along North Meridian Street 21. Catch one’s breath at the Monon Center 22. I Love Sushi fish 23. Observe (2 wds.) 25. China, Japan, Korea et al. (2 wds.) 29. Sullivan’s steak selection 30. ESPN program featuring Tony Kornheiser, for short 32. Conner Prairie oxen harness 33. Text of an Indianapolis Opera performance 37. One of the Bobbsey twins 38. Former Colts coach who now represents the Circle City? (2 wds.) 40. Redbox rental: “Death Becomes ___” 42. Romantically erotic 43. Noblesville HS physics class topic

45. No. on an Anthem business card 46. Cancun Restaurant chip dip 50. Wild Boilermakers fans 53. Make fizzy 54. Ray Skillman brand name 55. Le Peep omelet ingredients 57. Harrison Paving goo 58. Late African-American businesswoman who now rouses sleepers? (2 wds.) 62. Annual May event: ___ Marathon 63. Suburban dwelling 64. Indy’s Glick or Sease 65. Ancient Peruvian 66. Croc’s cousin at the Indianapolis Zoo 67. UIndy Latin 101 word 68. Zionsville artist Nancy or a holiday tune...and a phonetic hint to 18-, 38- and 58-Across Down 1. Xpress Tobacco Outlet cigarettes 2. Spotted wildcat 3. Win the heart of 4. Family room 5. Woodland Bowl button 6. Circle segments in University HS math class 7. IU Dental School procedure: ___

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Pottery 25. Like a bad night’s sleep 26. Eddie Merlot’s steak sauce 27. Caribbean music at Karma Records 28. Big ___ Conference 30. Makes copies at PIP’s 31. The Grammar Guru verb topic 34. “Ciao!” 35. Chinese ideal

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