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Last year, my business partner and brother Jody and I attended the Centric Day of Innovation. For us, the real attraction was Jeff “Skunk” Baxter. He is known for his stints in the rock bands Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers during the 1970s. We grew up loving his music. But genius runs deep, and he now works as a defense consultant and chairs a Congressional Advisory Board on missile defense! His highly engaging presentation discussed nonlinear thinking and how experience in one area can apply to other areas.

Besides Mr. Baxter’s keynote speech, the event featured the winners of the Indiana Innovation Award. They included products such as an improved way to dispense beer, a high-tech water faucet and a drone for agricultural purposes. We met several very interesting

people, one of whom was Don Wettrick, the husband of our Greenwood Health Kick columnist Alicia Wettrick. He was in the news at that time for special help he provided a student in the Franklin school system.

Imagine our surprise when we learned that Don Wettrick was an Innovation Award winner this year. He doesn’t make beer dispensers or drones. He makes exceptional students! While still living in Greenwood, Wettrick now teaches in Noblesville where he implemented a classroom following the concept of Innovation Thinking. When a very recent survey of 22,000 high school students say they are tired, stressed and bored in the classroom, we need all the innovation we can get. We are pleased to introduce you to Mr. Wettrick and his unique vision of what a classroom can be.

I also need to draw your attention to Alicia Wettrick’s column on why fully enjoying your turkey dinner may be good for your diet. The Wettricks are a couple that does not think in a linear way!

Elsewhere in this issue, you will find information about the practicality of solar power in Johnson County, how to protect yourself from identity theft and what to do should your identity be stolen.

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November 2015 / Vol. 2 / No. 6

8 Let’s Talk Chicken

10 The Dolphin Tank

13 The Red Line

20 Greenwood-A-Glow Holiday Festivities

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25DON WETTRICK WINS INDIANA INNOVATION AWARDWriter / Frieda Dowler

Wettrick believes American education isn’t adequately preparing students for the type of work environment that has emerged. Academia currently trains students to work toward a predetermined end result. With the use of technology, the ability to collect information, collaborate with others globally and create solutions is endless.

COVER STORY Cover Photo / Jim Eichelman

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GREENWOOD HEALTH KICK

OVEREATING ON THANKSGIVING CAN HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT!

Writer / Alicia Wettrick

If you are on a pilgrimage this season to lose weight and you’re hoping the turkey’s tryptophan will knock you out before the desserts are served … don’t worry. In fact, Thanksgiving Day indulgence will not ruin your weight loss goal. Surprisingly, it most likely will help. Skeptical? An abundance of research has produced a ‘gravy boat’ of evidence to back this up. OK, enough of the puns.

HOW CAN THIS BE?It is all about stabilizing your metabolism. When you restrict calories during the week, your body sends out a hormone called leptin, which basically informs the brain how your body is doing with its energy supply. When calories are reduced, back up energy is used, such as fat cells. In this calorie restricted state, leptin is signaled, and a starvation alert is sent out.

In response to the alert, the body’s metabolism down-regulates about 50 percent. This can slow down weight loss and make people hit a plateau. Unfortunately, when you go back to a reasonable caloric diet, the pounds can come back on – with a few more friends.

INDULGING FOR A DAYTo help keep the metabolism high, indulging for a day reassures the leptin alerting system that your body is OK and you’re not going to starve to death. Now your weight may go up about 1-3 pounds, but most likely it’s just water weight. This will come off in 1-2 days as long as you go back to your diet plan.

Heard of ‘Body for Life’ exercise and nutrition program by Bill Phillips? This 12-week program incorporates the ‘day of indulgence’ to help speed up weight loss. Basically the diet plan is six days of the week, you eat very healthy: lean meats, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and fish. On the seventh day, you eat whatever you want – pizza, cheeseburgers, cake, etc. This diet plan keeps the metabolism from slowing down and hindering weight loss as well as giving you permission to live it up once a week.

A similar weight loss strategy is used in Dr. Michael Mosley ‘5/2 Fast Diet’ Plan. Five days of the week, you eat a normal calorie diet, 1,800-2,000 calories a day, and the other two days, you fast – a modified fast, that is – women 500 calories a day and men 600 calories. These two days are not recommended to do consecutively.


The fasting days will quickly mobilize stored fat for energy while the normal caloric days reassure your body you are not starving, maintaining a robust metabolism.

I recommend watching the documentary ‘Eat, Fast and Live Longer’ featuring Dr. Mosely and produced by BBC-2 (Horizon Documentary). This program explains in-depth the scientific research behind fasting and the 5/2 Diet method. It is very interesting and can be found on PBS, Amazon Prime or YouTube. The caveat is we know the short-term benefits of fasting, but the long-term health effects are still being studied. More research needs to be done to see if fasting can lead to unwanted health consequences.

So this Thanksgiving Day, do not worry about growing an extra waddle below your gobble. Just plan your diet well for the week and indulge!

Alicia Wettrick is a Family Nurse Practitioner working in OB/GYN for Community Hospital Network. She believes that Greenwood is a great place to lead a healthy lifestyle and raise a family. She is married to Don Wettrick and has three kids, Ava, Anna and Grant. She has been a southsider since childhood and has lived in the Greenwood area since 1998.

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One of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in America has expanded to Greenwood.

ZAXBY’S HISTORYBeginning in 1990 with a single location in the college town of Statesboro, Georgia, the chain now boasts more than 700 locations across 16 states. The new restaurant at 1274 North Emerson in Greenwood will be the first of three Zaxby’s restaurants to open in Johnson County in the next two years. This location is slated to open its doors in mid-November near the intersection of Emerson Avenue and County Line Road across from Walmart.

NEW GREENWOOD LOCATIONThe Greenwood location is Franchise Owner Jeff Furlin’s initial foray into the restaurant trade. Having 20+ years of experience running various other retail businesses, he was drawn to the growth and success of Zaxby’s in other markets.

However, restaurant management is nothing new to Zaxby’s Operating Partner Bryan Bruce. Bryan met Jeff five years ago when he stepped out of the food service industry

and began working at one of Jeff ’s “Aaron’s” locations.

But since Bryan had 23 years of restaurant management experience, he was the clear choice to be part of this new Zaxby’s team. So Bryan’s decision to pull up stakes and move to Greenwood was two-fold: to run the day-to-day operations and to become involved in the local Greenwood community and be true to the Zaxby’s mission statement.

PHILOSOPHYZaxby’s success is rooted in its mission statement: “Consistently create encore experiences that enrich lives, one person at a time.” This philosophy is not only the driving force behind the company’s pursuit to provide fresh, delicious food and excellent customer service, but it’s also what helps the company create a fun work atmosphere for employees. This community-driven and people-focused restaurant chain will be a perfect addition to the Greenwood area.

THE DINING EXPERIENCEOriginally a Southeast chain, Zaxby’s achieved

tremendous growth and moved westward and northward. The fast-casual concept is a perfect blend for those seeking a freshly-prepared, delicious meal at a price point that won’t break the bank.

For added convenience, Zaxby’s also provides drive-thru, phone-in and online ordering services to meet the needs of the customers on-the-go. They also offer a variety of Party Platterz and boxed lunches perfect for any family gathering or special occasion.

Zaxby’s most popular items are the hand-breaded Chicken Fingerz and Wings, smothered in a choice of nine sauces with zesty names such as Wimpy, Tongue Torch, Nuclear and Insane.

The menu also offers an assortment of Zalads. Each Zaxby’s Zalad is prepared with a choice of grilled chicken breast or chicken tenders, three kinds of lettuce and a variety of unique, fresh toppings. All Zalads are assembled after the order is placed, making them fresher than pre-made. Additionally, Zaxby’s offers innovative Zappetizers including their Crinkle Cut Fries, which have a cult-like following all their own.

CONTACT USAlways on the lookout for quality employees, Zaxby’s wants the opportunity to help develop them as members of the community as well. If you are interested in joining the Zaxby’s team, visit Work4Zaxbys.com or go see Bryan and his team of managers at this new location.

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The Dolphin Tank event held at the Indiana Conference for Women addresses the disparity of funding that women-owned businesses receive compared to male-owned. But thanks to events such as the Dolphin Tank, the tide is turning.

Organizers Polina Feldman, a Spin Up Associate at IU Research and Technology Corporation, and Kristen Cooper, VP of Corp. Development and Operations for Sticksnleaves, have coordinated this year’s panel of judges and vetted the applicants.

“The group of applicants was strong, making the selection process challenging,” says Cooper. “There are so many viable business ideas presented by women. All deserve to pitch to someone.”

The panelists provide feedback in a friendly atmosphere, so that the entrepreneurs may take the next step with their business based on the recommendations. The presenters are at varying levels of development.

Leading up to the Dolphin Tank were a series of events supporting female entrepreneurs, inspiring their confidence and motivating them to create an effective pitch.

The local entrepreneurial community is very supportive, allowing women-owned businesses the resources and connections to be successful. The idea is to not swim in a cage to be protected from sharks.

The Launch Ladies networking group, lead by Cooper, held two Startup Study Hall events specifically to coach for a compelling pitch.

“If a woman-owned business wants to find a supportive community, they don’t have to look far to find it,” shares Lisa Mitchell, Founder of Power Body Language. “Launch Ladies, NAWBO, Verge, Sparks Talks and Launch Fishers as well as others are very welcoming organizations.”

Three companies will pitch to a panel of three judges. Pitches are five minutes in length with a feedback time of 10 minutes from the judges.

This year’s panelists include: Dima Elissa, CEO and Founder, VisMed-3D; Danielle Hughes, CEO of Divine Capital Markets; Aimee Kandrac, Founder of What Friends Do; Danielle McDowell, Executive Director of The Speak Easy; Kelly Pfledderer, CEO, Apparatus and Chairman of TechPoint; and John Qualls, President of Eleven Fifty Academy.

“At Eleven Fifty Academy, we believe that the coding profession lacks diversity, so we are reaching deep into communities to encourage diversity in coding including females, minorities and the underserved,” says Qualls. “Because females are so important to the Academy’s success, we want to make sure we are doing all we can to encourage women in all aspects of their professional lives.

“Participating in the Dolphin Tank will be a chance to encourage, connect and network with female business owners who may be interested in what we do, and I may learn about a business idea or two that will help us as we head into year two of teaching code.”

The keynote speaker for the conference is Kathy Ireland, the former model and CEO of a $2 billion business empire.For more information on the conference, please visit www.indianaconferenceforwomen.com.

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“We are excited to see a lot of buzz about women-owned companies,” says Cooper. “Slowly these companies are rising to the surface. Women are ready to take their ideas and launch them…tech or otherwise.”

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A faster, more efficient bus system is coming to Greenwood, and the city is going to ask for taxpayers’ support. The Red Line is part of a rapid bus transit system connecting Greenwood to Hamilton County. With a 35-mile route that runs through the city of Indianapolis into Westfield and Carmel, the bus system is expected to bolster economic development, enhance the quality of life in these areas and support a labor force in need of transportation.

Greenwood isn’t expected to see the Red Line for another five years, but voters will be able to decide on the value of the project when a referendum is placed on the 2016 ballot. The project is a partnership between the municipals and IndyGo and is touted by the city, Greenwood Chamber and Johnson County Development Corporation as an important component to the city’s future and revitalization.

As a major player in the revitalization of Greenwood, Mayor Mark Myers has been involved in the process as well. “Government officials need to look at the future here,” he said. “Younger

generations are eco-friendlier and less dependent on having their own vehicles.”

Additionally, Myers believes it will encourage employees to park their cars and take the bus downtown to work since a bus ticket will cost less than parking passes. And he believes it will encourage Greenwood residents to travel downtown for recreation and even an evening on the town without the worry of having to drive home or find a ride.

Ease of transportation is key to the bus line’s success. Although Greenwood won’t undergo major changes to its roadway, in the Indianapolis area, the bus line will travel down its own exclusive lane. This cuts down on traffic even though the bus will stop at stations about every half-mile. During a 20-hour period, buses are expected to be available every 10 minutes. A ticket taker will also collect tickets as the bus is in motion. Stations in Greenwood are envisioned, but not set, for the Greenwood Park Mall, County Line and Madison Avenue, and Smith Valley Road and Madison Avenue.

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Entrepreneur and President of Express Employment Professionals Mike Heffner will be at the end of the line. And since his job is to connect employers with potential employees, he has yet to be convinced that it will provide adequate transportation for Greenwood workers.

Heffner noted that a great deal of jobs fall along Emerson Avenue and Graham Road.

“I’m wondering if they need to bring that route to Emerson Avenue instead of Madison Avenue,” Heffner said. “A lot of retail jobs are at the mall, but I also believe there are a lot of warehouse and manufacturing employers that would benefit as well.”

Heffner is referring to Ulta, KYB, Advantis and National Trade Supply, as well as industries farther south like Nestle, Arbonne, United Natural Foods and Caterpillar.

“My question is once we get them to one of the stations in Johnson County, how do we get them to work?” Heffner said.

Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Christian Maslowski has confidence that the Red Line will connect both consumers and employees to businesses.

“Truth be told, employers identified employees in other parts [of Central Indiana],” he said. “The road goes both ways.”

And with one of the lowest unemployment rates – just under four

percent – Johnson County could stand to increase its pool of job applicants.

For Myers, the bus line isn’t just about connecting Greenwood to the metro area; it’s about becoming part of the metro area. He notes that other major cities have substantial transportation systems including bus routes that make sense. Cities like Seattle and even Cleveland have benefited from regional transit. Cleveland’s Health Line bus rapid transit helped bring nearly $5.8 million in economic activity since 2008.

Part of a bigger transit system called Indy Connect, the Red Line is the north/south motorway expected to put Indiana on the regional transit map. IndyGo, Central Indiana municipals and other local organizations will be working together to make Indy Connect a reality in the future.

Red Line is expected to be one of five rapid bus transit systems throughout Central Indiana. Until then, government officials are going to allow taxpayers to connect the dots and decide if rapid transportation is a viable option for Greenwood.

“At the end of the day,” Mayor Myers said, “it’s up to the voters to decide if they support this or not.”

RED LINE ROUTE BOXPHASE 1COLLEGE AVENUE IN BROAD RIPPLE THROUGH THE NEW DOWNTOWN TRANSIT CENTER AND ON TO THE UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS.

PHASE 2BROAD RIPPLE NORTH TO CARMEL AND WESTFIELD.

PHASE 3UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS SOUTH TO GREENWOOD.

Katie Burrell has been a southsider most of her life. She enjoys being part of a small community in a big city full of life and culture. She is a runner, writer and nature-lover. There is nothing she loves more than a nice, quiet afternoon at home with her husband and two beautiful, energetic sons.

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REBUILDING FROM RUBBLEA TRIP TO NEPAL

Editor’s Note: Featured in our October 2013 cover story “Center Grove Faces in Intriguing Places,” Valerie Dilcher (nee: Long) is a 2003 graduate of Center Grove High School. At that time, she was living in Jerusalem while completing her graduate degree. She continues to live an “intriguing” life.

It was nearly midnight Friday, April 24, and most of us in the U.S. were already asleep, resting from another week’s activities. However, the weekend had already begun in the far-away country of Nepal. Just four minutes before noon Saturday, April 25, this poor nation was rocked with an astounding 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

Without warning, the less than 60-seconds of earth-shaking caused homes, roads and public buildings to collapse, and “life-as-they-knew-it” came to a complete halt for the Nepali people. The next morning, we in America saw the photos; the death toll would continue to climb until it reached 9,000. Just 17 days later, May 12, another just-as-powerful quake struck the capital city of Kathmandu. The destruction to the nation appeared almost endless.

Before this, I felt that I had little to do with the nation of Nepal. I watched, however, a critical situation unfold: with 70 percent of the population living in areas unreachable by roads, I learned that getting aid to remote places quickly became an urgent priority for relief workers. This poor nation needed help. My husband and I were soon given an opportunity to help answer that need.

Having just registered for a crisis-response training course through an organization called Crisis-Response International (CRI), we responded “yes” to join a series of teams deployed to Nepal to join the relief effort. We underwent four days of intensive training by nurses, chaplains and other aid-workers. The training covered topics such as assessing scenes of mass destruction, “triage” (“tagging” wounded to nearly-dead bodies,) basic first aid care and grief and Post Traumatic Stress counseling.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS ON THE GROUNDEventually, my team of 10 began our series of plane rides to Kathmandu. Our first impression of the capital city was that of an eerie ghost town. The airport itself, with its cracked floors and disheveled feeling, made one realize that something tragic had just occurred.

Outside of cracked and partially fallen buildings and sidewalks were grassy fields completely packed with tents. It felt as if the city’s whole population was living in these tents and just wandering outside. Fear, uncertainty and anxiety permeated the atmosphere as we watched families sitting around their tents waiting but unsure of what they were waiting for.

My team spent a full day in the city, delivering supplies to families in the tents and asking them questions about their situations. When we asked about what their future might hold or when they might be able to move back into apartments and homes, a common answer was, “I don’t know.”


One situation that stood out to me in particular was that of our translators, Hannah and Kumar. They had graciously committed themselves to working with our team, both in the city and in the long travels to the remote areas. Both college graduates, they were only four months married and had just recently leased an apartment in Kathmandu together. Now that apartment, along with most in the city, was cracked and unsafe to live in. No one knew when (and if) the already impoverished government would be able to repair it.

While giving out tents to families in need of shelter, we realized that Hannah and Kumar themselves were also sleeping in a makeshift tent. Those that were helping us also needed help. With mixed emotions, we presented them with their own tent, not knowing how long a fresh new tent might be their best form of shelter. These newlyweds, however, were more than grateful!

TO THE REMOTE VILLAGESA nine-hour car ride from Kathmandu took us into the remote village life of Nepal. Our team camped in a region near the base camp of Mount Everest, making ourselves available to help the villagers in any way. We filled our days sharing meals, assessing homes, giving medical treatment, removing rubble and helping families find some of their most precious things.

One woman in the village begged us to enter her home (collapsed and hazardous) in an effort to recover her sewing machine. Realizing it was her means of livelihood, we tried our best but were unable to recover the machine. For another family, we worked an entire day trying to do the work of a bulldozer, destroying the home so they could rebuild on their land. They were immensely grateful for our work, though we often felt the smallness of our own efforts.

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Our hearts joined together with the people of this village, and during that time, we witnessed much deeper questions arise from their hearts. “Are the gods angry with us?” they wondered. “Why did this happen so suddenly and without warning?” These were not simple questions with easy answers.

As we shared life with the people of Nepal in those short 10 days, however, one truth stayed deep in our hearts: we can’t fully understand their suffering, but to some degree, we share in a suffering common to humanity. Whether it is an earthquake the lasts mere seconds, a sudden phone call, medical diagnosis or car crash, events come into all of our lives that are beyond our control.

As the rebuilding and reconstruction from “rock bottom” continues, let us not forget the people of Nepal nor hesitate to reach out to them in their need in whatever small or great way that we can.

Valerie Dilcher grew up in Greenwood and graduated from Center Grove High School. Since leaving Indiana, she has lived in Mozambique, Kenya, Israel and Kansas City. Valerie and her husband are currently based in Colorado Springs, yet continue to work and support relief efforts in the Middle East.

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Greenwood-A-Glow is upon us! Greenwood’s uniquely festive annual kick-off to the winter holiday season is Saturday, November 21 from 3-7 p.m. Old Town Greenwood Association (OTGA) leaders have been busy planning this winter holiday season gathering. Join your neighbors at the two downtown locations for a memorable afternoon.

GREENWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY will host indoor and outdoor Winter Wonderland activities from 3-7 p.m. Enjoy a carriage ride, meet a live reindeer, make children’s crafts and have the kids’ picture taken with Santa. Carriage rides begin at 4 p.m. Silly Safaris’ Animals of the North Pole Show begins at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.

Most activities are free. However, photos with Santa, carriage rides and meeting a live reindeer at GPL’s Arctic Circle are $2 per person. Proceeds help fund OTGA events.

If you need a snack during all this merriment, Greenwood High School Band parents will be serving food, drinks and treats for a minimal charge. You’ll see the food trailer located outside the main entrance of the library.

CITY CENTER at 300 S. Madison will offer an open house from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Greenwood Jazz Band will set the mood while you tour the beautifully renovated building or admire the OTGA Coloring Contest winners. You can also indulge in a small treat. Greenwood Kiwanis Club is providing hot chocolate and cookies. Yum!

The TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY is an annual community highlight. It begins at 5 p.m. in front of the City Center entrance. Hum along with local choirs, listen to OTGA president Brent Corey’s welcome and see who gets to light the Christmas tree. Maybe Santa?

Corey says OTGA members participate because they like to give back to the community. Members of this not-for-profit come from the library staff and local businesses. Follow them on Facebook to track all their community plans.

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What do you do when you are a retired corporate manager that has had a decades long career in finance and information technology? What do you do when you have a degree in Environmental Science and have never used the learning from that degree? Finally, what do you do when your spouse is NOT retired and needs to stay active? If you are Brian Sanders, retired Eli Lilly and Company manager, you marry all those things together into something meaningful in retirement.

Solar electric energy intrigued Brian who lives on 14 acres in White River Township with his wife Terri. Conventional wisdom might say the geography and weather patterns in Indiana are not conducive to solar energy production. But Brian had

seen some recent efforts at solar electric power, such as the large solar panel farm bordering the Indianapolis International Airport.

Also Brian is a self-proclaimed rebel who would prefer, if possible, to live “off the grid,” so he investigated the possibilities. The question he wanted to answer – is solar electric power viable for residential use in Johnson County?

His first challenge was finding a company that would do the design and installation here in the Indianapolis area. Several companies in the U.S. do this kind of work, but they are not located close enough to central Indiana to be interested in business here.

A six-month search yielded a company that, although primarily engaged in commercial solar installations, was intrigued by the prospect of doing a residential install. Brian began conversations with them to determine what would be involved in a residential system.

The next challenge was identifying a location for the panels. Photoelectric cells are most efficient when receiving direct sunlight, so a south facing orientation is required. Roof mounted solar panels are more resistant to damage from the high winds we experience with Indiana weather, so enough south-facing roof space must be available to accommodate all the panels.

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Brian was lucky enough to have an out-building with a south-facing roof. This requirement, though, would be a challenge for many subdivision homeowners with an interest because their homes' roofs face the wrong direction.

In addition, planning and zoning approvals were required and an agreement with Johnson County REMC ( JCREMC) allowing him to hook his system “into the grid.” Planning and zoning presented no barriers, and Brian said that the JCREMC was open and “friendly” to the idea. The REMC had already considered how best to deal with customers wanting to integrate private energy generation with the public grid,

so agreements, contracts and costs were ready for use.

Brian embarked on the project in November 2013, but since winter weather is not ideal for doing roof installations and trenching ground for cable runs, he put off implementation until the spring of 2014. Brian completed the installation and began operation June 26, 2014.

Going into the project, Brian had design constraints. It must be priced for a single homeowner, and it would have to be scalable, allowing for future modification and/or expansion. Since JCREMC pays approximately 50 percent of residential customer rates per kilowatt for privately generated power going back into their

system, Brian wanted a design that would generate enough power to run his home during the daylight hours without leaving much, if any, power to go back out onto “the grid.”

During darkness hours, his home would draw power from the REMC, just like everyone else. Battery technology currently available does not lend itself to effective storage of daylight-generated energy for nighttime use. If battery technology improves or the pricing structure with the REMC becomes more balanced, he may consider expanding his system and overproduce in the daytime, while using battery-stored energy or a more balanced cost energy from the REMC during darkness hours.


The system Brian installed is a simple system with few points of failure. It includes 16 roof mounted solar panels, current inverter to convert to A/C and a safety cutoff switch to prevent any power generated from his panels from entering the REMC grid if the grid is down. This cutoff switch protects REMC service personnel who may work on lines during an outage from injury from unexpected electricity in the system.

His system is built to generate a theoretical yield of four kilowatts (kW), but the best actual output during the year since installation is 3.6 kW, which is considered a very good result for Indiana.

Along with the hardware, his system includes access to online streaming data, allowing him to monitor the system performance which he has been doing during this first year of operation.

So, what does the data say? During his first year, sun availability was not as good as average (last November and December were gray, dreary months), but the system has provided between 20 percent and 25 percent of the Sanders household needs. While he had hoped for 50 percent, Brian acknowledges that he had not considered that daytime and nighttime electricity usage

were not equal, so he is very satisfied with the production at this point.

He calculates his annual return on investment to be a little over five percent, a nice return these days. At this rate, Brian believes he will reach a break-even point on his investment in 10-15 years. Manufacturers say his system should last for 25 years, so he is looking at over a decade of free energy.

For anyone considering such an installation before the end of 2016, there is a 30 percent federal income tax credit for the initial investment. As for the system’s environmental payback, during the first year of usage, CO2 emissions have been reduced by the equivalent of 63 trees.

Brian’s plans for solar energy include installation of a set of “tracker” panels, which will rotate from east to west to track the path of the sun during the day. This should yield more hours of high output production, but Brian is waiting to see what the data tells him.

He is also considering how he can help promote solar electric energy in Johnson County and central Indiana. Most solar firms are comprised of engineers without sales and marketing personnel to promote the idea, so Brian believes there may be an opportunity there.

Brian says anyone interested in pursuing solar electric generation for themselves must consider:• Do they have $10,000-$15,000 for the

initial investment in a system?• Do they have a large south-facing roof

without trees obscuring sunlight they will use to mount solar panels? (Many people do not want solar panels on the front roof of their home)

• Are they willing to start small? Brian doesn’t recommend trying to become energy independent right off the bat, but rather start small with an expandable system that can grow later to offer total independence.

But as to the answer to Brian’s first question – is solar electric power viable for residential use in Johnson County? … the answer is YES.

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Jim Eichelman is a freelance photographer and writer. A long time Center Grove area resident, he also operates James Eichelman and Associates, LLC, a computer consulting firm.


greenwoood residentWins Indiana Innovation AwardDON WETTRICK AN INNOVATIVE TEACHER

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What would better prepare high school students for the future? Don Wettrick believes it’s Innovation Thinking. Others agree with him.


Wettrick, a Greenwood resident, was the recipient of the prestigious Indiana Innovation Award given by Centric October 15 at Clowes Hall, Butler University. Centric is a central Indiana organization that connects, supports and celebrates innovation in business.

Wettrick has introduced Innovation Thinking in a pilot course at Noblesville High School, authored a book on the subject, blogs about it and speaks internationally on the importance of exposing high school students to Innovation Thinking.

INNOVATION THINKING – THE FUTUREInnovation Thinking identifies opportunities, then allows for creative thinking, problem-solving and risk taking whether in business environments, nonprofits or academia. It is not problem-focused thinking, but it is solution-focused and action-oriented.

Innovation Thinking draws upon logic, imagination, intuition and systemic reasoning to explore possibilities of what could be and to create desired outcomes that benefit the end user (the customer). It involves both analysis and imagination. It’s the method used by companies like Google and Microsoft who have come up with new solutions for problems that arise in a changing world.

When companies such as these look for employees, they seek individuals who can

work in an environment of creativity and innovation. Wettrick knows this, and that’s why he wants to include Innovation Thinking as a part of high school curriculum. He wants to make education exciting and beneficial for students.

Daniel H. Pink, a former White House speechwriter and pioneer in Innovation Thinking, claims that a shift in our workforce needs is well underway. In his 2006 book, “A Whole New Mind: Why Right Brainers Will Rule the Future,” he says, “We are moving from an economy and society built on the logical, linear, computer-like capabilities of the Information Age to an economy and society built on the inventive, empathetic, big-picture capabilities of what’s rising in its place, the Conceptual Age.”

EDUCATION PREPARES FOR THE FUTUREWettrick believes American education isn’t adequately preparing students for the type of work environment that has emerged. Academia currently trains students to work toward a predetermined end result.

With the use of technology, the ability to collect information, collaborate with others globally and create solutions is endless. Even though technology is used in the classroom, the time to process the information and form new solutions in a changing world is being left out.

Wettrick’s book, “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20 Percent Time to the Next Level,” explores what Innovation Thinking looks like in the classroom. His class at Noblesville High School, Innovation and Open Source Learning, includes 20 percent time, a practice of spending 1/5 of the allotted time processing information in order to come up with solutions.

A NEW APPROACHIn his classroom, Wettrick challenges students to question everything. He says, “To know or to want to know is to achieve,” and he encourages them to research, interview and be aware of things that need to be improved. He is teaching them to think, process and create solutions, not simply to memorize information that will be required on the next multiple-choice test.

Wettrick visited Ghana to teach innovation and entrepreneurial studies to women in need.

Wettrick with class members at Stanford University.


Rather than passively listening to a set of directions for a predetermined outcome, students in Wettrick’s classroom are given time and space to create their own learning experience.

During the first six weeks of class, students choose a project and find an outside mentor for the yearlong course. They also set up a blog, a YouTube channel (youtube.com/user/dwettrick), and Twitter (@DonWettrick) presence where they share their discoveries.

During the class period, they research, interview and develop prototypes. Friday is reflection day when they blog. This year’s projects range from writing apps to developing a light pollution ordinance for the city of Noblesville.

Since cutting edge businesses are operating like this now, Wettrick believes high schools should create the right environment and facilitate Innovation Thinking, so they are prepared for the future workforce.

LEARNING TO BE A THINKERStudents learn the 3 C’s of Innovation Thinking, the components of problem-solving:1. Collect2. Compute3. Communicate

Five skills of learning to be an Innovation Thinker are:1. Cognitive skill of associating2. Behavior skill of questioning3. Observing4. Networking5. Experimenting

Wettrick’s classroom celebrates failure as well as success but refers to it as “numerous prototypes.” By giving students permission to fail, he eliminates having the goal of success rather than having the goal of learning.

He tells them to think like an

entrepreneur now because they are in a classroom lab where they have no startup cost and don’t need to make a living since they still live at home. His goal is for them not only to be employable but to be able to employ others, and he wants them to start thinking that way now.

Wettrick’s classroom incorporates all the basics of education but allows time for students to think deeply about problem-solving. Their success from his motivation is why he gets excited. He says showcasing the students’ work is what won him the Indiana Innovation Award from Centric.

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THE INSPIRATIONWettrick was a middle school teacher at Greenwood for 10 years. Then doors opened for him at Franklin High School teaching broadcasting for five years. That exposed him to many opportunities, and he received numerous awards in that field before taking the position at Noblesville High School two years ago. When the Franklin principal moved to Noblesville High School, he made plans for Wettrick to join him and set up the pilot course.

Pink’s Ted Talks on YouTube (bit.ly/pinks_ted_talks) about Innovation Thinking inspired Wettrick. He began his blog on the subject three years ago and wrote his book

in 2013 after traveling Europe. His teaching schedule at Noblesville High School permits him to travel globally since he is also a sought-after speaker on the topic. When Wettrick’s father learned of his decision to become a teacher, he said, “I don’t mind if you teach for the next 20 years. Just don’t teach one year 20 times.” He took his dad’s admonition seriously and says now, “I feel so alive because we’re learning new things.”

THE FUTUREWhen they said computers would take over American jobs, they were right. In order to stay a step ahead, people like Wettrick will develop in humans what machines can’t do – that is to think or solve complex problems

that don’t have a routine solution or to communicate, which is to persuade, explain or in other ways to convey a particular interpretation of information.

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This Christmas, shoppers will find more than just bargains and festive lights as they wind their way through Castleton Square and Greenwood Park malls. A very special Christmas tree will also appear at each location, one that eschews shiny ornaments and tinsel for hundreds of simple paper angels with names like “Maddy,” “Anthony” and “Kayla.”

The Salvation Army is partnering with CBS4 to launch a new program in Central Indiana called Angel Tree. It’s their hope that shoppers will “adopt” over 3,000 children, or “Angels,” this Christmas. Each paper angel represents one real child, a boy or girl whose name, age, wishes and needs are printed right on the angel.

Sponsoring an Angel is easy. Shoppers simply choose a name from the tree and pledge to help The Salvation Army bring the joy of Christmas to this special child in need. Then they hit the stores, armed with their Angel’s description and an empty bag waiting to be filled with wants, like a special toy or game, and needs, like a warm coat or a pair of shoes.

Once the bag is filled, shoppers return it to the Angel Tree volunteers, and The Salvation Army stores it until parents collect the gifts just before Christmas.

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Thanks to the generosity of individual and corporate donors, Angel Tree helps to make the holidays more joyful for families facing significant financial struggles and hardships.

Major Bob Webster, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army in Indiana, has experienced first-hand the impact Angel Tree has on a community. “There’s not a single Salvation Army program that touches the lives of families like our Angel Tree program does,” he explains. “It not only meets the needs of area children, but it grants their wishes and brings the spirit of Christmas to

their home.”

Angel Trees will appear inside Castleton Square and Greenwood Park malls on Saturday, November 21. The trees will be up with volunteers on hand to assist with Angel “adoptions” every Saturday and Sunday through December 13. Black Friday shoppers will also have a chance to adopt Angels or drop off filled bags at the Angel Tree stations.

With thousands of Angels available for adoption, The Salvation Army is also counting on significant support from local businesses and groups looking for a way to give back this holiday season. This is an opportunity for companies to sponsor any number of Angels, whether that means five, 50 or even 100 children.

With so many kids looking for a merrier Christmas this year, the Angel Tree program will need tremendous support from our community, so keep an eye out for those special trees and be a part of something wonderful this year!

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On Thursday, December 3, Assistance League® of Indianapolis will host “Wondrous Winter Wishes,” their annual Holiday Luncheon and Style Show. This fundraising event has become a holiday tradition for many ladies in the greater Indianapolis area. Members, friends, mothers and daughters look forward to this festive celebration that starts the holiday season.

As in past years, the Holiday Luncheon and Style Show will be held at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. The room, which is usually filled to its 500 person capacity, will be decorated with dazzling, sparkling shades of winter white.

Jo Craig, Carmel, and Jane Williams, Indianapolis, are co-chairing the event. Along with their committee, they have been overseeing preparations to make it an exceptionally enjoyable day for all attendees.

“It’s a time of camaraderie and friendship but also a chance to let people know about Assistance League’s® programs and an opportunity to raise funds for the children and adults we serve,” explained Williams. Craig added, “Members and their guests look forward to kicking off the holiday

season with the opportunity to give back to our community and make winter wishes come true for so many.”

The day will begin with a silent auction filled with many unique items. Participants will be able to bid on baked goods suitable for holiday entertaining, children’s items, decorative holiday offerings, college logo objects, gift cards and festive gift baskets. A Mystery Wine Bid will bring to the silent auction the opportunity for bidders to take home premium bottles of wine wrapped in beautiful winter wine bags ready for gift giving.

In addition, a tree decorated with over $500 worth of local area business and restaurant gift cards will be raffled off. The Secret Ingredient, an Indianapolis boutique, will again sponsor a style show with clothes modeled by representatives from the agencies, senior facilities and schools that Assistance League® serves through its philanthropic programs.

There will also be the chance to do a bit of holiday shopping. Clothing and accessories will be available for purchase from The Secret Ingredient. Kits & Kaboodle Classic Toys will be on hand to offer a selection of children’s games and toys.

Attendees can enjoy themselves even more with the knowledge that proceeds from the Holiday Luncheon and Style Show benefit children and adults that Assistance League’s® programs serve.

Operation School Bell®, the largest of the organization’s programs, has provided new school clothes and supplies to qualifying children in the Indianapolis area for 32 consecutive years. This year, over 3,000 students from the Metropolitan School Districts of Lawrence, Pike, Washington and Warren as well as Indianapolis Public Schools will benefit from the program.

When asked about the large amount of preparation needed for such an event, Craig responded, “Planning for the Holiday Luncheon is such a pleasure when you have enthusiastic committee members who are committed not only to the success of the event, but more importantly, who are passionate about the philanthropic programs it helps support.”

Besides the hard work of members, community backing is important to the success of the occasion as well. CarDon & Associates of Indianapolis have stepped up to be a sponsor of the event.

To learn more about the philanthropic programs of Assistance League® of Indianapolis and to make reservations for the 2015 Holiday Luncheon and Style Show, please visit alindy.org.

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How many types of identity theft exist? Are data breaches that significant? Lately, known data breaches abound. Our family has been notified of three breaches this year alone. How about you?

There are currently at least eight types of identity theft that apply to individuals. Businesses and government agencies are also targeted. We’re heard the news reports. Multiple large-scale data breaches have affected millions of individuals with Personal Identifying Information (PII) stolen. To get a handle on this growing issue, we’ll focus on personal IDentity Theft (IDT) and what options exist to deal with the legal and financial problems IDT can cause. The best working solutions may be a surprise.

First, consider that there is a proven, dark underworld striving day and night to get your personal data, preferably gleaned from a single data mining campaign reaping millions of individuals PII. Why? Money. Lots and lots of money.

“Information management is big business,” notes Cindy Tollar, Greenwood resident and a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist for 11 years. Her observation is verified by multiple companies in cybersecurity.

Trustwave Global Security does forensic investigations on threat intelligence and actual data breaches. Their 2015 annual report is based on studying 574 data compromises across 15 countries during 2014. The report can be downloaded online for free. Here are a few lowlights:

A hacker may “invest” $5,900 in a malware campaign. Thirty days later, the hacker could have earned $84,000. The Return on Investment is a tidy 1,425 percent. And what about business data breaches that could affect you? Trustwave found that the average length of time from intrusion into a business system to containment is 111 days.

“No one, no matter how good they are, can guarantee that the info you give them is safe,” says Tollar. “Even those that have not experienced being a victim of identity theft now have the daunting task of guarding personal information that is collected and shared across a variety of settings from birth to death.”

Tollar’s desire is to educate the public. “Prior to 2005, few thought about who had their data. We still gave it out freely in exchange

for things we wanted. Yet every dentist, doctor, hospital, school, employer, retailer, credit company, finance company and more that we have given our and our children’s information out to … still has it. Somewhere.”

FINANCIAL IDENTITY THEFTCredit card fraud or money being scooped from bank accounts often comes to mind when first thinking about IDT. However, Kroll, a leading risk consulting and mitigation company, states their investigative and restoration work for financial IDT accounts is not the most reported type of fraud.

The five most common ID complaints in 2014 were: 1) government documents or benefits fraud, 38.7 percent; 2) credit card, 17.4 percent; 3) phone or utilities fraud, 12.5 percent; 4) bank fraud, 8.2 percent; and 5) employment-related fraud.

Credit freezes are urged by some experts. That type of freeze has pros and cons. One key factor to consider is a credit freeze only takes care of new financial accounts; they do not protect your established accounts. Nor do they protect you from a thief taking control of your current bank accounts. However, a Kroll blog writes, “With a freeze in place, any application for credit or other services will likely be denied, thus reducing the chances of an identity thief successfully using your identity to obtain some sort of credit.”

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MEDICAL IDENTITY THEFTThis is “the information crime that can kill you,” states the World Health Organization. As health records become more aligned digitally, incorrect medical data can be on your record from someone else using your identity. That person’s health history is melded with yours. It is easy for a medical mistake to occur then.

One way to spot medical theft is if you begin receiving bills for medical care or medical equipment that you or your child never sought. Advisors say to read all your mail to make sure there is nothing suspicious occurring.

CRIMINAL IDENTITY THEFTHave you ever rolled through a stop sign? If the police stop you, they will run a check on you. You could be surprised to find that there are warrants for your arrest for a crime you did not commit. Without immediate access to legal help, you will go to jail for what someone else did.

SOCIAL SECURITY IDENTITY THEFTPreviously in the banking industry, local businesswoman Jenny Stamm had two friends dismayed to find they could not get their tax returns this year. Their tax returns had already been filed by criminals using their Social Security numbers (SSN).

DRIVER’S LICENSE FRAUDA false license or state ID is obtained in the victim’s name. Think of all the places you present your driver’s license so you can receive services. Plus, 2016 is an election year. What if someone else voted with your ID?

INSURANCE IDENTITY THEFTDo you know your insurance can be canceled for reasons brought about by someone else using your name, address, date of birth and SSN?

SYNTHETIC IDENTITY THEFTThis is the latest wrinkle in IDT. A composite of details from multiple different individuals is blended by criminals to accomplish their aims. However, each person who has had a portion of their ID stolen—SSN, name or date of birth—may have problems.

CHILD IDENTITY THEFTSigns that your child may have had his SSN stolen are bills or insurance Explanation of Benefits coming in his name to your address. Some children do not know until they apply for college scholarships or for credit that their ID has been used for years by someone else. The proof of innocence, however, falls to your child, the victim.

WHAT NOW? Stamm was motivated to study multiple companies claiming to offer various protections against identity theft. She had seen so many of her banking clients become victims. They came to her because they had no idea what to do. Her bank gave the victims a 68-page booklet from the Federal Trade Commission. It was filled with steps to alert

your bank, credit bureaus, the IRS, check verification companies and more, but nothing pointed the clients toward how to fix the legal and financial problems.

Stamm researched the websites, particularly the Summary of Benefits and Breach Plans links for LifeLock, AllClearID (think Anthem), ProtectMyID (with Experian), Identity Guard, IDShield (with Legal Shield and Kroll) and what a rider on homeowner insurance policies offered. Plus, Stamm searched for credible news about each business.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) website states LifeLock made a $12 million penalty settlement to them in 2010 for false advertising. The FTC again slammed LifeLock this past summer for false advertising.

An AllClearID representative on the phone claimed that the coverage Anthem set up covered medical, criminal, tax and financial ID theft. Stamm pointed out to the representative that the fine print on the website about the benefits stated that only financial accounts tied to a person’s SSN were covered. After checking with her supervisor, the representative agreed that the fine print was accurate and apologized.

IDShield (with LegalShield for 24/7 access to attorneys) is Stamm’s preferred solution because it offers several ways to address the problems.

REVIEW OF TERMS AND PROMISES• Credit monitoring is routine with all the companies.• Resolution is also common. Resolution means you are given

guidance to how to do all the work of clearing your name, handle all ensuing legal problems and the financial costs upfront. In short, you do the work.

• Restoration means that a company will do most of the work for you when given limited power of attorney. In short, they do the work. IDShield does all three aspects. For any company offering Restoration services, be sure and check the fine print to see who really does the hours of work to mitigate your problems.

• Reimbursement Services up to a specified amount are offered by many homeowner policies. Stamm says as these riders are only a few dollars per month, they make good sense. “I am an advocate of having an ID theft policy added to one’s homeowners insurance to ease the sting of a minimal financial loss, should that be the nature of the theft, and should it not be a financial loss covered by their bank or credit card company. I would not, however, use that homeowners policy for the ID theft restoration. I would use experts and professionals who do this for a living and will handle it for me.”

Believing you are safe from identity theft is akin to being on the Titanic in 1912. The claim was the ship was unsinkable. In fact, there were only 20 lifeboats on board. But an iceberg was not controlled by human claims. The Titanic hit a huge iceberg and sank in two hours and 40 minutes. Of the 2,224 people on board that massive vessel, 705 survived.

The choice is ours. Will it be the Titanic or a lifeboat?


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13 / JAZZ AGE MURDER MYSTERYThere’s been a murder in the library! Join us for Jazz Age Jeopardy, a 1920s themed murder mystery party. This is the age of Prohibition—and of bootleggers and gangsters. Must be 18 or older. Registration is required. Participants must stop by the 2nd floor reference desk to pick up their character packets.7 p.m.FreeGreenwood Public Library310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood317-885-5036VMoore@greenwoodlibrary.usgreenwoodlibrary.us

19 / ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC SERVICEHow to become involved in public service will be the focus of a one-day seminar hosted by Leadership Johnson County. Guest speakers will discuss:

Consider attending if you’d like to learn about the election process. Just as importantly, share this exciting opportunity with others who can lead our communities. Especially encourage women, minorities and young adults to attend.8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.$79Ivy Tech Franklin CampusRoom 131B, 2205 McClain Dr., [email protected]/engage_public_service

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public to pack meals for the hungry this Thanksgiving. The event will take place Thanksgiving evening and the following morning, offering a family friendly alternative to Black Friday shopping. 10 a.m.-11 p.m.Free, donation encouragedPack Away Hunger Headquarters5230 Park Emerson Dr., Suite A, Indianapolis317-429-9876info@PackAwayHunger.orgPackAwayHunger.org

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It’s November and the holidays are fast approaching. It’s probably is one of the busiest seasons for families. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.

It has been my favorite since I was a teenager. I’m not exactly sure when and why, but it may be due to learning early on in my teen years that sometimes you may not have what others have, but more often than not, there is something to be thankful for in our lives.

As a teen, my parents divorced. As my mother, sister and I continued on together, we had little in the way of things. A few years later, my mother remarried. My step-dad enjoyed Thanksgiving, and by his own example, I believe I learned the importance of being thankful for the little things.

In the spirit of the season, here is my list of what I am thankful for this year and have been for many years:

1. FAITH. I can’t imagine not having it. Growing up, my family did not attend church. Many times I attended church with friends and their families. I was exposed to many different denominations of Christianity. The church I chose with my spouse in which to raise our family is one of the best decisions I have made. When life doesn’t go as planned, faith can carry you through.

2. FAMILY. I really enjoy being with my husband and boys. There is nothing more important to me than these three people. My husband and I have been married for 20 years. It doesn’t seem possible. I truly love being with these three “boys” whether it be at home just hanging out or going on vacation to relax or explore a new place. Lots of memories have been made and lots of bellyaches from laughing.

3. HEALTH. I am healthy as well as my family. Other than the normal bumps, bruises and a break, we are staying healthy.

4. HOME. I have a place to call home. It provides a place to unwind, eat together, play games and recoup from a good day’s work. Growing up, I learned that the size or features of a house or apartment do not make a home; the family and what you do to create a safe and tight environment for your family unit is what makes a home.

5. WORK. Both my husband and I are employed and enjoy our work. The jobs provide for our family and create opportunities for us to continue to learn and grow in our professional lives

as well as plan for our future. Our work also helps us provide opportunities to create memories by taking family vacations and have impromptu fun in between.

6. FRIENDS. There are some very special people in my life, really our lives, which I am blessed to have as friends. These are folks that we have known for many years and are some of the best people we know. They are there in the good times and bad. You can’t expect anything more than that from a good friend.

Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy these often hectic times while remembering what is near and dear to your heart.

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