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Visit the back page for childbirth Get a healthy start for your family. education class listings. www.currentinwestfield.com Tuesday, November 11, 2008 COVER STORY citizens how to prepare for emergenciesanddisasters,” CERT enhanceswhatfirst responders do. in theevent ofanemergency, Fire Chief Todd Burton says citywide disasterplanoutlining stepsforthecitytotake here.” munity foramajorevent, butyou hopeitnever happens that feelingagain. You wanttohelpprepare thecom years. loved ones,” saysJim, whohaslived in Westfield fornine andpeopleseparatedfrom their communities tornapart (CERT). Westfield’s first Community Emergency Response Team one. emergency plan. disaster, Jim ofhavingan Ake understandstheimportance Current inWestfield By K.O. Jackson Westfield’s first Community Community first Westfield’s “CERT ofthenationalFEMA program. It ispart trains Although Westfield already has Westfield READY, a “I feltsoterribleafter9/11andIdon’t wanttohave “We have lived through emergencies. We’ve watched As aresult, Akeandhiswife,Mary, are membersof He alsounderstandshow helplessonecanfeelwithout After livingthrough anOhio tornadoandtheSept. 11 E left, andJimAke fallenmaterials.left, lift Roach,back to whileMel thewould-be victim, CERT workers Ake, Mary andUlisesSirittend left, mergen ready … Just in in Just … ready c y y R esponse esponse c ase T eam eam - plan andmanage catastrophic events thatmayimpactour life-saving needs. CERT isvital tohow successfully we citizens mayhave torely onthehelpofindividuals for do. Usually afteradisaster, itcanbeup to 72hourswhere to fillthegapuntilhelparrives. It supplementswhat we emergency, first responders are CERToverwhelmed. helps cal triageandlightsearch andrescue. When there isan provide assistanceduringvarious communityevents. says Burton, addingCERT membercanalsobeusedto “Citizens are trained onbasicfire suppression, medi coordinator and Westfield Fire Department. Browning ofCentennial andMegan Vawter, CERT Ake, JimandMary JohnCaroleRothrock, ofDowntown Stewart Larry Westfield,Ronald Ulises SiritofAshfield, ofCherrywood, Roach Mel of Dickison Village Farms, DebLewis of Brookside, tions they represent, includesKen LipetzandJeff Roth. memberRonald CERT teaches, namely, ofthesolution,” to bepart says oftheproblem ratherbe part thanwhat CERT limits. helpedmerecognize CERT that Icould easily Team consists of12members. (CERT) St The firstclass, withneighborhood/organiza “To Harry, quote Dirty ‘you your gottaknow Westfield’s Response first Emergency Community reng t h in numbers in h - - [email protected]. how totakecare ofyourself andyour family.” people we have involved withCERT thebetter. We teach training andhopetheynever have touseit.The more and response. We wanttocontinue withtheongoing community willbe,” saysBurton. “CERT is preparation plans tohave anotherclassofCERT inthefuture. ongoing trainingandupdatetheirskills.In addition,he through CERT istobe aware ofyour environment.” jobs. It gives yououtlook. awholenew What I’ve learned granted. We don’t realize thephysicaldemandsoftheir and you wonderhow dotheythis? We takethemfor for thejob(first responders). Dragging a160-poundbody until helparrives. There are enormousphysicaldemands when there isadisaster, you have totakecare ofyourself andwhatIneedtodo.think aboutmypart Sometimes to dosomething.Iwantedvolunteer. CERT makesme appreciation ofwhatoursafetyforces do.” assistance,” saysJim. “Day inanddayoutIhave anew gency. We wanttolimitdamage,protect lives andgive quired ofthem. small-business owner, saystheyunderstandwhatisre city.” For additional information,call317-896-2704 oremail “The more people we have, thebetteroffentire Burton sayscurrent CERT memberswillcontinuewith AkegotinvolvedMary because“after 9/11,Iwanted “Our safetyforces cangetoverwhelmed inanemer The firstCERT teamconsistsof12members. Jim,a - -
Photo by Shane Rodimel VIEWS Tuesday, November 11, 2008 www.currentinwestfield.com ------ing curve when to climb newtechnol advancing civil safer and/ ogy for a greener, de Yet city. livable or more spite considerable financial in infrastructure investment and esthetic improvement are a major problem; and this commu and a major problem; are thorough notice. Second, nity will take for any proj planning is a requirement ect, particularly and impor one of size learn is a significant there tance. Third, community, their enhancement across tax rates Carmel boasts one of the lowest City leaders and Mayor in the region. learn from Andy Cook take note – let’s both their successes and costly failures – whether Carmel manages to finish the or not. half-completed project - o Be) Learned s (To Be) Lesson While city council bickers in the It is our position that the Keystone Keystone our position that the is It and growing city. Our southern neigh southern Our city. and growing undertaken project, bors have the road $90 originally slated to cost by million and to be funded state dollars, but recently, announced mayor Carmel’s a significant underestimation of this and under-resourcing That ambitious initiative. some of the price community is paying pioneer; and for being an infrastructure often leadership is painful. of political finger-pointing, there realm important to be learned for lessons are overruns First, significant cost Westfield. Avenue project south of 136th Street of 136th Street south project Avenue serves as a cautionary tale for our fine - - - OUR TAKES OUR CURRENTOON by Dave Galloway CURRENTOON by blogger contin ued to advocate for the “$0.17 which solution,” she defined as the price of one bullet that would be used to kill an elected mayor. Where Where mayor. be used to kill an elected this was the media outcry? Ironically, to an assassination ap reference repeated a local newspa on a blog hosted by peared by irresponsibility per conglomerate. Such those entrusted with content in the public domain cannot be tolerated. of this plot, there was a notable absence was there of this plot, similar event when a relatively of disdain of our One County. Hamilton in occurred of a last year was the subject local mayors the blog posting, wherein local repeated,
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[email protected] / 489.4444 The views of the columnists in Business Office Bookkeeper Indianapolis Sales Consultant – Kevin Messmer [email protected] / 513.4359 Sales Executive [email protected] / 370.0749 Sales Executive [email protected] / 409.1418 [email protected] / 260.515.5142 Advertising Reporter [email protected] / 489.4444 Reporter [email protected] / 787-3291 Artist Associate [email protected] / 340.1836 Managing Editor [email protected] / 730.4833 Art Director Executive Editor [email protected] / 847.5022 Associate Editor [email protected] Publisher [email protected] / 414.7879 incensed, justifiably so, at the discovery incensed, justifiably so, at the discovery media’s constant attention to it only fueled constant attention to it only fueled media’s our outrage. murder innocent school children when a innocent school children murder candidate was Presidential States United And the is inexcusable. in their presence they represent they represent get attention in the media. The to threat recent those making and the threats the causes that a poverty of culture when a public official when a public of culture a poverty is a target of an or a political candidate worse when even is It assassination threat. not have a place in public discourse. It is It in public discourse. a place not have ANOTHER TAKE FROM THE BACKSHOP DON’T SNUFF OUT Born in a Small Town SMOKERS’ RIGHTS e live in an age that will be precisely repeated. So isn’t some effort Westfield City Council member VIEWS likely see the complete to embrace the change – all the while at- Melody Sweat has received a letter from urbanization of America. tempting to adapt the strengths of the past the Indiana Latino Institute and Indiana Land will either be – the better approach? Campaign for Smokefree Air requesting urban, restricted to pro- Having lived in a county of 20,000 or so the city’s examination of whether a smoke- Wfessionally managed agribusi- for half of my life, it occurs to free Westfield is a possibility. Brian Kelly & ness or in government reserve. me that the single most impor- The city wants to hear from residents Even now, small towns are tant element of small town life on this. It wants to know if taxpayers want Steve Greenberg disappearing at a rate not seen is the personal accountability Westfield to go the way of Indianapolis, since the dust bowl. City ame- each of us feel in living therein. Lawrence and Carmel by enacting a ban Speaking of government getting in- nities and the immense po- If there is one auto repair guy, on smoking in public places. volved, the city now is studying whether to litical power of urban voting you treat him well if you want Let us answer that question for you: ban fireworks. blocks have long ago shifted to get your car serviced. He in NO! At issue is the quick-hit businesses that the delicately balanced vision turn treats you well if he wants Now, if bars, restaurants and businesses come into town, settle into a smallish of our founders into some to buy groceries in your store. were to voluntarily ban use of tobacco vacant building with all that sulfur and new paradigm. But we must The level of interdependence is products indoors – as is their right - we’d “dy-no-mite,” sell it “for out-of-state use” stop short of some nostalgic far more immediate. One has to be all for that. But having government tell – yeah, RIGHT! – and move on. Also at longing for the small towns get along with others. One has you where you can’t smoke? No way. issue: Safety and code violations. If there of our youth. Efforts at new Terry to pay his bills. One has to keep Look – and bear in mind one of us is a are code violations, you’re darned tooting urbanism aside, Mayberry, his hands off of his neighbor’s the government should get involved. But Anker smoker – we’ll never eat in a smoke-filled RFD is no longer viable. The wife. Urban life makes us all restaurant and we avoid smoke indoors to couch this as a safety issue ... does it business model does not work part of something for which we at all costs, but we stand on the side of surpass underage alcohol consumption, and cannot be restored. have no accountability. And for that, we all smokers’ rights. (Actually, the non-smoker drug use and people riding bicycles and Advocacy for the past, while often suffer. among us is far more vocal about this motorcycles without helmets? We don’t understandable, is seldom a sustainable than is the smoker.) Same thing goes for think so. approach to living. Life changes each day. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current in business owners’ rights. Their place, their Until Westfield decides to ban their The circumstances that once allowed for Westfield. You may e-mail him at terry@cur- decision. Let’s not put this in the hands of discharge within city limits, fireworks will rentinwestfield.com. a specific social order or life-style are fleet- government anywhere. happen. It’s part and parcel of letting the ing. It is inconceivable that they could ever • • • free market reign. The BesT in The area! Confessions of a Taxi Cab Driver
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He shared that it didn’t cost him by posting a comment on her blog at www. [email protected] • www.kappenHOmes.cOm youarecurrent.com. www.currentinwestfield.com much, and he worried that she didn’t eat SUE KAPPEN MAKES IT HAPPEN! DISPATCHES Even the old column WHAT’S GOING ON GET YOUR FLU SHOT AT CLUB AT THE LIBRARY CITYFIT - Club CityFit will offer flu and topics are still goodies Native American pneumonia shots to the public on Nov. didn’t have anything screaming to be sell, and in today’s market, probably won’t COMMUNITY Legends - School- 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of written about this week, so I thought anytime soon. If they could just knock off age stories is every the Visiting Nurse Service’s Bugbuster I’d update you on some of my past about 19.7 mill, I’d so be there. Wednesday at 4:30 program. It is highly recommended that articles and experiences. I hate read- Glitz at the Ritz: Though my arti- p.m. at the Westfield all individuals take the flu shot annually. ing about something and then never cle about my elementary school’s fundrais- Washington Public A pneumonia shot is recommended Ifinding out what happens. er came out more than seven months ago, Library. The free for those who have frequent upper Tummy Tuck: It’s been I am still not feelin’ much love program for Nov. 12 respiratory infections, diabetes, chronic almost four months since I un- from last year’s PTO members. is Native American medical conditions or are over the age of derwent abdominoplasty and I It’s a lot like being in sixth- Legends. 65. The “average” individual should only am happy to report that I am grade, actually. One woman flat receive two pneumonia shots in their 100-percent back to normal. out ignored me when we were Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Club - The Yu-Gi- lifetime. Flu shots (3 years and up) are I can even do sit-ups, though the only two people in the gym. Oh/Pokemon Club will meet on Nov. 12 $25. Pneumonia shots are $45. Flu shots I don’t often feel the need. Anyhoo, I can’t wait for 2009’s, at 7 p.m. Bring your cards to share or for children 6 to 35 months are $15. All of my saggy skin is gone assuming they let me come. trade. Free. Children under 18 must be accompanied and I no longer have to worry Good times, good times. by a parent or legal guardian. Payment about the dreaded muffin top. Anti-depressants: Take a Trick or for the flu shots will be made directly Unfortunately, I don’t have a I tried the Sarafem for my Two - The Westfield to the Visiting Nurse Services. VNS belly button and so cannot hon- PMS and I have to say, I actu- Washington Public accepts Medicare Part B and Medicare estly say the surgery was worth ally think it did some good. Library Euchre Group meets on Managed Plans, cash and checks. Club it, at least not at this point. Danielle Whether due to the drugs or CityFit is located at 3246 St. Rd 32 East Potty Mouth: I still swear the placebo effect, I didn’t the second and in Westfield. The telephone number is often (though not in front of Wilson completely lose my mind like I fourth Wednesday 317-896-6540. the kids) and have no plans for normally do, and though I got of every month at 6 recovery. close a few times, I was able to pull myself p.m. Enjoy a fun and Golden Compass: After receiving back and not kill/maim/divorce anyone relaxing evening on Calvary Temple Fine Arts much hate mail, I went to see the movie in my immediate family. I noticed no side Nov. 12 at this free program. Ministry presents Night of with my husband and really enjoyed it. effects at all, so I will probably go ahead Public Board Meeting - The Board of Praise - Night of Praise will be held We did not take our kids as the violence is and try it again next month, too. A reader Trustees meets Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in the on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at Calvary Temple, fairly intense at points, but are encourag- suggested progesterone cream, which I Sumner Room. All meetings are open to 2901 N. Post Road, Indianapolis, and ing our oldest to read the book. Catholic- may also try at some point, but for now, the public. is free to all. This will be the 16th bashing doesn’t really occur until the third I’m down with the Prozac. Peace out! year Calvary Temple has set aside an book anyway. Molly & Emily evening to experience extraordinary Hilbert Mansion: There’s still Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and con- 1944 - Come praise and worship in song. Special hope! The house on 116th once belonging tributing columnist. You may e-mail her at to the library guests for the evening will be Bishop to Conseco’s Stephen Hilbert has yet to [email protected]. for the monthly Leonard Scott of Tyscot Records; Tony program all about Sutherland, anointed songwriter and “American Girls.” music minister of Free Chapel Worship Each month there Tuesday, November 11, 11, November Tuesday, Center, Gainesville, GA; and Calvary Not always a Hollywood ending is a theme, and Temple’s own, “Joshua”. This celebration y family and I recently after one of the 101 Dalmatians sequels for Nov. 13, it’s Molly & Emily 1944. Come is a reflection of the congregation watched Disney’s Beverly had come out. We weren’t able to find his dressed as an “American Girl”, bring your of this great church in that just as Hills Chihuahua with fairly owners. In fact, it was fairly clear to us that doll, create a craft and share stories. This the congregation is a gathering of low expectations. However, he had been abandoned intentionally at free program will begin at 5:30 p.m. and individuals from over 40 nations of the we were pleasantly surprised. our house. After needed surgery he came no registration is required. world, the music is as diverse; moving MThe movie was quite entertaining home and has been a signifi- Twice the Fun - Instructor Jeremy South from contemporary to rock to “neo- and there were more than a few cant member of the family ever shows the children how to make “My gospel” to soul and back again. For laugh-out-loud moments. since. Own Holiday Tree” in Preschool Pottery more information about our ministries, One of the film’s messages is My concern is that Beverly (age 3 and up) on Nov. 14. The class is check out our website at www. to encourage people to adopt Hills Chihuahua will be popular calvarytempleindy.org or call the church held at 9:45 a.m., and there is a $9 fee per
dogs from shelters. A laudable and kids all across the country 2 child with registration and pre-payment at 317-897-7100. message indeed. However, I fear will beg their parents for a cute 008 required. There will be a second session that the movie may have an un- little Chihuahua. Demand for at 11 a.m. when the kids can create ”My intended, opposite effect. Chihuahua puppies will surge UPCOMING EVENTS AT OAK TRACE Own Santa Plate”. Contact the Children’s
You may recall the commercial and dog breeders will ramp up www.currentinwestfield.com ELEMENTARY Department at 317-896-9391 for details. Nov. 15: Holiday success of another Disney movie, production to meet demand. Japanese Animation Open House 101 Dalmatians. It resulted in When the novelty wears off . . - Join us for a good Nov. 15: Rally substantial increases in the sale . Bingo! . . . Chihuahua over- of cute dalmatian puppies. A population at the Pound. time every Monday with the Ken at the Anime Manga Robinson’s/ year later, animal shelters across So my plea to you is: watch Kingshill Club. The meeting Colon Cancer the country were overflowing the movie and admire the dogs. will be on Nov. 17 in Football with unwanted Dalmatians. If you feel the urge to own a the story pit of the Jamboree A similar phenomenon occurs sev- Chihuahua, adopt one from the Humane library at 3 p.m., and Nov.17-21: American Education Week eral months after Easter every year when Society or the pound. If you have no luck anyone interested in Nov. 18: PTO Mteeting, 7:30 p.m. Humane Societies receive an influx of un- there, find a Chihuahua rescue organiza- all things anime and manga can come Nov. 26-28: Thanksgiving Break wanted bunny rabbits. tion on the web. They will be more than to share artwork and fan fiction. The Dec. 3: Book Fair We have personal experience in happy to help you adopt one of your own. program is free and no registration is Dec. 4: Third-grade program this matter. About 10 years ago, our City Council President Ken Kingshill is a required. Dec. 5: Staff Development / Early Dalmatian, Lucky, appeared at our door- step one morning suffering from signifi- Westfield resident and Realtor. You may e-mail Dismissal him at [email protected]. cant health problems. It was about a year www.currentinwestfield.com Tuesday, November 11, 2008 COMMUNITY bridled enthusiasm. tothelocals,andtheygreeted himwithun his services tools andanesthetic.Gossweiler quicklydecidedtooffer the timeoftheirlives. clothes andhittheroad lessthanayear later, prepared for changesof suitcasewithafew daypack andconvertible willing todoit,justnotatsea.” it soundedlikeapretty coolidea.Itoldhimwouldbe response shockedhim. the dream, expectinglittlemore thanalaugh.But her tow, acuriousRiowasawaitinghim.He toldher about When hewent tobedlaterthatnight,magazinestillin and begandreaming aboutaboattriparound theworld. a yachtingmagazineathisofficeonedayinearly2002 than apipedream. Ever theoptimist,doctorreceived good aboutit.” care aboutwealth accumulationanymore. AndIfeel forever change his outlook on life and business. and left the country on an eye-opening voyage that would and his home up for sale (though the home didn’t sell) continents. Gossweiler, a dentist, put his practice, his cars half-long journey that touched 28 countries on all seven – Austin, Stormy and Andre – embarked on a year-and-a- to realize whathehadrightathome. Current inWestfield Unruh By Bryan “I justsaid,‘I’m adentist,ifanyone needssomehelp They hit adentalkitpackedwith Fiji first, carrying And thatwasit.Eachfamilymemberpackedasmall “I wouldnever sailwithhim,” shesaid.“But Ithought Surprisingly, aslittlemore theideafortripstarted “I amhappierwiththethingsIhave,” hesaid.“Idon’t In 2003, Gossweiler, his wife, Rio, and three children It tookatriparound theworldforDr. Tim Gossweiler Travels imp Come Rejoycewithus! Store-wide Holiday Sale Holiday Store-wide the people. all for be will that joy great of news good you bring I Saturday, Nov. 15 Friday, Nov. 14 m-3pm 3 - am 9 pm 6 - am 9 act businessprtiesofldenti Luke 2:10 - Gossweiler withAustin, Stormy, andAndre. (Right). dre (Left) andAustin Gossweiler withAn sit andwatch. in Fiji, hischildren dresses aclassroom Top: March of2006,justover ayear after theyreturned from the familythattheyeventually decidedtomove there in I ranoutofanesthetic.” Suddenly there wasalineoutthedoor. Ikeptgoinguntil when Iwasdoneshegotupandsaid,‘Didn’t abit!’ hurt help. Inumbedherupandtookoutfourteeth, let meknow,’ ”hesaid.“One ladysaidsheneededsome The nextstopwas New Zealand, whichsocaptivated Gossweiler ad Bottom: Bottom: Left: Left: - - people.” make aprofit, butmymaingoalistohave funandhelp help otherpeople,how itmademefeel. We stillhave to how thetripaffectedme:Isawhow muchfunitwasto wouldn’t generallycometoadentist,” hesaid.“Thatis anymore. patients whocouldafford themostexpensive care. Not costly dentalprocedures (mostlycosmetic)andthe“elite” completely different. elsewas the practicebutnotbuilding–everything same –hehadvacated theoffice five yearsprior, selling inCarmel.ButCourt whilethelocationremained the On May 12,heopenedEZDental at14904Greyhound appreciation forschoolafterthat.They three were honorstudentsinschool.Theyhadsuchan what lifeisreally like,” said Tim. we gotback,all “When they learnedfrom theirexperiences. math bookswhenever theycould,butforthemostpart The kidsbrought workbooks andpickedup English and them home. the country’s sub-parschoolsystemeventually brought Zealand and plannedtolive there forseveral years, but was anamazingexperience.” Austin, whowas11whenthe tripbegan.“(Livingthere) outdoor activitiesandstunningscenery. family favorite onthetrip, popularforitsabundanceof wasaunanimous their marathonvacation. Thecountry “We wanttomakeitaffordable forthepeoplewho Like manyofhiscompetitors,hehadoncefocusedon The tripalsohadseriousimpactson Tim’s business. “That is really thebestwaytolearn,becausetheylearn On theactual trip, however, schoolwasnever anissue. The familyattainedpermanent residence in New “It wasjustamazing,” saidGossweiler’s eldestson, wanted togo.”
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MONON Completion of the first vement CONSTRUCTION mile is schedule for the end of is the view Here November. looking Pass Greyhound from south. On the days volunteers weren’t on site, weren’t the days volunteers On “You could sign up for morning or after or morning for up sign could “You “We are in need of community involve are “We unable to attend this initial are you If noon shits Wednesday through Saturday,” Saturday,” through Wednesday noon shits every explained. “I was out there Braun top on days five another then and Saturday of that, and I usually did a full day.” such as plumbers and electri professionals on the home. cians worked to recruit volunteers. Not only students, only students, Not volunteers. to recruit and other members but teachers, parents community helped Tudor of the Park said. Construction build the home. Braun Oct. 25. 17 and was finished started Sept. Sweat at 317-896-5452. Sweat ers, plants, trees and other environments and other environments ers, plants, trees and lifestyle enhancements. The City of Westfield a would like to create Westfield Westfield. for Program in Bloom up and running,” ment to get this program to help need volunteers “We says Sweat. gather participants, ideas and generate help make this a successful beautification for our City.” program in interested planning meeting and are please contact being a committee member, - - Student chairs Marissa Braun (Westfield, grade 11) 11) grade (Westfield, Braun Marissa chairs Student a headed 12) grade (Indianapolis, Scales Joseph and year. last effort fundraising - l Community Invo needed for Westfield in Bloom Westfield in Bloom is modeled after in Westfield Westfield Parks Director Melody Sweat Sweat Melody Director Parks Westfield Sign-up sheets at the school were used sheets at the school were Sign-up “It was a lot of work looking back on was a lot of work “It Westfield resident and Park Park resident and Westfield Recently, the five-bedroom the five-bedroom Recently, Juggling schoolwork, extracur schoolwork, Juggling d uil B Habitat or in f he s pitc aun Br to promoting nationwide beautification to promoting and personal and community programs the use of flow through involvement Conference Room. City officials would Room. Conference participation. like to encourage resident dedicated a program America in Bloom, city of Westfield. The first organizational Westfield. city of 12 at 7 p.m. meeting will be held on Nov. Level Main at the City Services Center, announced the city is looking to the in creating community to get involved for the program Bloom in Westfield a For Current in Westfield Current For on the house.” ored and blessed to work with Habitat on with Habitat and blessed to work ored with relationship formed a great this. I’ve them and the family and all those working it, but when doing it I don’t think any of think any of it, but when doing it I don’t said. Braun thought about that,” us really like always wanted to do a project “I have been hon I’ve been awesome. this, so it’s Scales.The first year was spent raising more year was spent raising more Scales.The first than $79,000 for the build. Tudor junior Marissa Braun Braun junior Marissa Tudor was in charge of the two-year along with senior Joseph project, Wallace and his fiancé, Nicole Nicole fiancé, and his Wallace along with their four O’Rea, children. Habitat of Greater Indianapolis Indianapolis of Greater Habitat the keys - was dedicated and Earl to new owners, handed over home in the 2800 block of home in the 2800 block - built Central Avenue North Chapter of Tudor the Park by some Park Tudor students and and students Tudor Park some was it families, and teachers their work. day’s a in all ricular activities and construction construction and activities ricular for but easy, isn’t home new a of By Christine Bavender Christine By in Westfield Current DISPATCHES GRAMMAR FUN AT DISNEY WORLD Carnival at Maple Glen By Brandie Bohney mar and language are fluid things. They change over time. Elementary Current in Westfield I cringed, for example, last year when Webster decided - Maple Glen I recently returned from a terrific vacation in Disney to add ginormous to its dictionary. To me, it’s a parody of Elementary will World. My family and I had a fantastic time, and I had a a word, but it’s recognizable nonetheless as a word. On host “A Night at reprieve from worrying about grammar – or so I thought. the other hand, snarky is one of my favorite words, and the Carnival” on On a late-evening bus ride back to our resort from it’s a relative newcomer to the vernacular of the average Nov. 14 from 6-8 Downtown Disney, I noticed the flashing marquee for American, as well. p.m. Bring the Pleasure Island. Its message to passers-by included the word The same thing happens with usage. Over time, usage whole family funner. Seriously. My husband thought I was going into full changes. Consider, for example, the word text. Until just EDUCATION for games, cardiac arrest: “It’s okay, honey. I’m sure that sign is con- a decade ago, text was a noun only, and few people would concessions trolled by unschooled elves or something.” have questioned that. Now, however, with the advent of and even a silent auction. Tickets are Funner? This bothered me for two major reasons: 1. text messages, text has become a verb, with the jarringly required for food and games and can be Dozens of kids would see that sign, which made it seem awful-sounding texting and texted forms. Personally, I prefer purchased on event night for 50 cents as though using a non-word is perfectly acceptable, and 2. He sent me a text message to He texted me, but I’ll lose that each. Since this was the first time in my visits to Disney that I battle as time goes on. believe English was spoken by the minority of visitors, it My advice to those who hear words used in unfamiliar Flag Football Jamboree seemed to me an ostentatious display of how Americans ways is this: try to keep an open mind – more open than - Come ‘Rally with the feel the need to butcher their own language for a world of mine, anyhow. While blatantly incorrect non-word usage Robinsons’ in the non-English speakers to see. (see funner and funnest above) is irritating, that’s part of cure for Colon Don’t even get me started on the new iPod touch com- how language evolves. I’m certain the first few timesginor - Cancer. The the grammar guru mercial featuring funnest. mous appeared in print it was looked at by many with dis- Jamboree *sigh* dain, but it became commonplace enough for Webster to will take I’ll step down from my soapbox now and catch my recognize it as a real word. And Webster doesn’t add words place breath. Certain misuses really get me riled up. I’m a bit of a in a willy-nilly fashion; they’re pros, you know. Nov. traditionalist when it comes to the word fun. I don’t use it as an adjective, and I don’t like to hear it used as an adjec- Brandie Bohney, an editor for Current Publishing, is a former 15 from English teacher who developed a mastery-learning technique 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Westfield High tive. So in my book, you can have fun, but not a fun time. But technically, if you look it up in the dictionary, you’ll for teaching grammar, style and punctuation to high school School Soccer Field. Concessions will be seniors. If you have a grammar question for her, please email find that in informal conversation or writing, usingfun as provided throughout the jamboree. After [email protected]. the final game head into the high school an adjective is acceptable. to help kick off the Westfield High School So what’s a guru to do? 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Tuesday, November 11, Superintendent of Spanking usually leads to more mis- Public Instruction 2 behavior. It works for the immediate Dr. Suellen Reed misbehavior, but children learn to resent invites students the spanking and look forward to ways to If spanking worked, parenting would be easy. It doesn’t take Becky Kapsalis across Indiana to get even. This usually takes the form of 4 a high level of intelligence to hit or spank a child. If you’ve Ask YiaYia create an ornament more misbehavior later or even aggressive ever taken your child to a zoo and watched a parent monkey take for Reed’s Reading behavior against other kids. their massive arm and backhand the misbehaving child monkey Tree. A selection across the compound for annoying the parent – you’d understand of student REED Spanking teaches aggressive behavior. Some kids who are how easy it is to spank yet how ineffective it is and doesn’t work. spanked learn to handle problems by hitting or threatening ornaments will be 3 The bottom line is there are better ways to discipline chil- displayed at the to hit. We have to teach children that violence is never a way to “punish” others for misbehavior. On a personal note (and as a 5 dren than spanking them. Alternate methods such as polite Indiana Statehouse during the month requests, logical consequences, firm reminders teach children to of December. Any ornament ideas grandmother) I, often, would hit the object that would hurt my grandchild as a distraction to their hurt be it the floor when they be responsible, cooperative, respectful human beings even though that incorporate art and reading are we sometimes think they are behaving like ‘little monkeys’. acceptable. For more details, including would fall or the toy that they would trip over. Little did I realize specific guidelines and an entry form, that I was teaching them to hit ‘anything’ or ‘anyone’ that hurt
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DIVERSIONS perfect entrée into the Briggs, he is enthralled with musicians such orchestra,” said the as Liberace and David Bowie. “These guys As the Arts & Design District group’s artistic director, CARPENTER are my heroes – the uninhibited, the un- continues to bloom in Old Town Dr. David Bowden. abashed, the creators, the personalities . . . Carmel, a joint effort by the Carmel Arts “The music on the program is completely the people who are their message, not their Council and the Carmel Redevelopment accessible, being loud and exciting in parts, medium.” Commission is paying homage to the quiet and warm in other sections.” Bowden is excited to introduce Carpenter What: Art at the Airport history that paved its way. On Nov. 8 Bowden says segments of the score are to local audiences. When: Opening day on Wednesday during the Carmel Gallery Walk, two used to test sound systems precisely because “He may be the greatest organist of Where: Indianapolis International new plaques were unveiled, marking of the range of volume, tones and notes. our time, and he’s not out of his 20s yet,” Airport, 2349 Aviation Drive, notable locations and landmarks from the “This is one of the most spectacular con- Bowden said. “Everyone’s astonished at Indianapolis Carmel of days past. A marker was hung certs the Carmel Symphony has ever done,” what he can do.” Cost: Free (and open to the public) outside of The Great Frame Up, 21 1st St. Bowden explained. “It showcases our While some critics find his styling con- Details: With a project budget of $1.1 S.W., to recognize Carmel’s First Doctor’s growth in quality in the last few years.” troversial, Bowden assures that he’s never billion, Indianapolis’s new airport is Office. This historic home was built in the Improvements in quality have led to a boring. sure to dazzle. Works by local visual and l890s by Dr. L.S. Campbell to serve as his growth in size, too. For this performance Saturday’s concert begins at 7:30 p.m. literary artists are displayed throughout personal medical office. Another plaque 90 people will take the stage. The orchestra at St. Luke’s Methodist Church. Call for the complex, from the parking garage commemorates Carmel’s First Silent Film usually assembles between 65 and 75 play- tickets at 317-844-9717 or visit www.carm- to the gates. The artwork includes Theater, once housed in the building ers for a performance, including a mix of elsymphony.org. shimmering glass walls, eye-catching now home to Carmel Old Town Antique volunteer and professional musicians. glass and mosaic murals and colorful Mall, 38 W. Main St. This building was While the musical selections – Gustav Barbara E. Cohen covers the arts for the Current terrazzo flooring. constructed in 1910 as a 24-hour auto Holst’s The Planets suite for a large or- community newspapers. Please send comments Info: 317-487-4140, www. garage. In 1927, it housed Carmel’s first chestra and Joseph Jongen’s “Symphonie or story ideas to [email protected]. newindianapolisairport.com fire truck. 008 2 Tuesday, November 11, www.currentinwestfield.com Tuesday, November 11, 2008 www.currentinwestfield.com 13 DIVERSIONS - -
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Back to Work & Breastfeeding Bow Wow & Baby Newborn Basics This class allows mom to bring baby Want to learn how to prepare the family This class will give you the opportunity and learn about numerous topics dog for the arrival of your new baby? to learn about caring for a new baby including breast pumps and supplies, Come learn from BC Henschen, a certified in the first month of life. A registered milk storage and pumping, preparing dog trainer and owner of “Platinum Paws.” nurse will discuss baby care topics such your employer and daycare provider, Tips will be discussed about preventing as bathing, holding, feeding, and baby and mommy transition, and best jealousy and assessing canine behavior. comforting the crying baby and more. tips for success! This 90 minute, one-time You will learn how to help your dog adapt If you are attending class after your class taught by a registered nurse certified to the sights and sounds of a newborn. delivery, you are welcome to bring your as a lactation counselor or consultant is $20 per family baby to class with you. best when attended approximately four $25 per couple weeks before returning to work. $25 per couple
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For class dates, times and to register, please visit clariannorth.com/classes. Call 317-688-2465 with questions. Clarian North Medical Center is located at 116th & North Meridian in Carmel.