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Carmel and Westfield City Council Presidents Rick Sharp and Ken Kingshill make acting a family affair in Seussical the Musical.

By Christine Bavender Current in Carmel

together. “He auditioned for this and I didn’t, so I was just going to let him loose and see how he handled himself, but then they offered me a role so I said okay and came in.” Take 65 people, throw them all on a stage, add singing and Both Sharp and Kingshill have worked dancing, and what do you have? Why, with director Larry Creviston before also. a production of Seussical the Musical, of President of CCP, Creviston didn’t origicourse! nally intend for Seussical to have so many The Carmel Community Players (CCP) Based on the books of Dr. Seuss, cast members. will present the show at the end of the Seussical the Musical debuted on “But everyone who auditioned was just month through early August. It features a Broadway in 2000. The plot centers so good that we decided to keep almost cast of actors from age 3 to 53 – including on the story of Horton Hears a Who everybody, and, of course, that is driving two area City Council Presidents – Rick and includes such favorite Seuss clasmy costumer nuts,” he said with a laugh. Sharp of Carmel and Ken Kingshill of sics as The Cat in the Hat, Green “It’s amazing that we didn’t have to push Westfield. Eggs and Ham and How the Grinch for anyone to learn lines – everyone knew Sharp has a featured role as the Cat in Stole Christmas. them almost from day one. There have the Hat. Kingshill plays a bad guy – Vlad Director – Larry Creviston been some challenges, but for the most part Vladikiff, the eagle from Horton Hears a Dates – July 25-27, August 1-3 and it’s been a really wonderful experience.” Who – who takes the clover with a speck 8-10 An experience Sharp and Kingshill said of dust on it from the jungle animals and Curtain – Fridays and Saturdays at 8 they wouldn’t miss for anything. But it drops it in a field of clover. p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. has taken some juggling with their council “The thing I like about community Location – Clay Middle School schedules, as well as their full-time jobs. theatre is that you see a lot of family inTicket Prices – Adults, $15.00 Sharp runs the family business, Miller Sales volvement,” explained Sharp, who is in Students and Seniors, $12.00 Corp., while Kingshill is a realtor with his second term as a councilman. “You see Visit www.carmelplayers.org or call Carpenter Real Estate. families acting together on the stage or 317-815-9387 for tickets. Tickets “You prioritize and do the job well, some are on stage and others are part of the may also be purchased at the door. but you also have a responsibility to your technical crew or back stage managers.” family to make sure you take care of this And it is a family event for Sharp, whose job (full-time) as well,” Sharp said. 13-year-old daughter, Rachel, is also part of the cast. “I’m very experienced at juggling these hats,” Kingshill said. “It “What other activity can you engage in that a 53-year-old and a 13-year-old are on the same plane?” Sharp asked. “When we walk in, doesn’t bother me too much. With real estate you are in control we are just two actors with a director telling us what he wants to see.” of your own time and schedule, and the musical is in the evening and Sunday afternoons.” Kingshill, who is in his first term as a councilman, is also perAs for future roles for both, the singing council presidents agree forming with a family member: his 7-year-old son, Kalvin. that they’ll take one show at a time – and try to stay involved as “I get to be with him and enjoy the experience with him,” long as their children want them around. Kingshill explained. The two have been in other productions

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OUR TAKES It is our position that Forbes.com hit the nail on the head in awarding “America’s Best Place to Raise a Family” to Hamilton County, Indiana. Forbes based its determination upon a 10-point scale which graded communities according to cost of living, graduation rate, standardized test scores, home price, property tax rate as a percentage of median home price, percentage of homes occupied by owner, per-capita income, air quality, crime rate and commute time. Some of our best-kept secrets, such as the caliber of Hamilton County schools, high SAT scores, and relatively low property taxes, are now in the public domain. While Hamilton County topped the

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list, Forbes.com ranked the top twenty counties across the country. Other Midwestern states making the list included Ohio, Wisconsin and Kansas; yet the Midwest only accounted for 30 percent of the best places. The East Coast (MA, MD, NJ, VA, RI and PA) comprised nearly half of the best counties. Surprisingly, the oftlauded West Coast and Southern States together comprise only 20 percent of the notable places, despite representing the majority of the nation’s land mass and some of its best weather. The Forbes accolade captures what local residents already know. Kudos to our local stakeholders and officials. Keep up the good work.

It is our position that the anger and frustration expressed by some about the prosperity and growth of communities north of 96th Street is understandable but misplaced. For generations, individuals have moved from established locales to frontiers. These good folks set out to establish a new place with new rules and new standards. Good for them. Local political decisions can have an enormous impact on crime, quality of life and all shared resources like education, health care and the arts. When people believe that their political view is no longer relative, they relocate. Unfortunately, those who benefit from the old system are infuriated that they cannot impose their will on all parties. They decry this movement as a disguised attempt to escape

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responsibility or race or whatever. When, in fact, this relocation is reflective of the desire to be in a place with shared political views about crime, humanity and other conditions. Many of the voices now condemning growth in our fair city are ones that are benefitted by the existing hierarchy of institutions and structures that exist in our neighbors to the south. If others are threatened by our growth, let them improve upon their model and not try to enforce an ineffective one upon us.

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on’t misunderstand, vices are bad. Anything done to excess can lead to dreadful and even dire consequences. Even the most seemingly minor infraction can have disastrous outcome. A standout graduate school professor once explained the “eggshell skull” rule of tort law. In effect, if one strikes another not in the spirit of pleasantry – even if the blow would ordinarily not be expected to proTerry duce any real harm Anker – and that victim is cursed with an eggshell skull thereby being killed by the slight blow then the perpetrator is held accountable for the killing. To make it more direct, could that single cigar, or giant meal, or swim in the ocean kill us? Statistically, it is very unlikely – perhaps even to the point of impossibility. But do we pursue things that we know are bad for us simply because of the thrill that it gives to know, even

if only for a moment, that we are human, vulnerable, and mortal? Certainly one of us who overeats until achieving astonishing proportion needs to consider the root for the excess consumption. One of us who smokes to the health detriment of those around him might want to consider how this pursuit of freedom impinges on the rights of others. And one might avoid that swim if the lifeguards are suggesting that we stay out of the water. But doesn’t some of the risk of death, however remote, remind us of life? I asked a few of the folks having a stick at the recently opened Indy Cigar Bar – owner Corey Johnston has a huge hit on his hands with this enterprise, by the way, and I recommend it – why they smoke. Answers: Ritual. Break from the day. Relaxation. Because they can’t smoke at home. None sought death. In fact, all celebrated life. Interesting paradox. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current in Carmel . You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel.com

the city’s ipo–would you buy in?

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o you, as a taxpayer, consider roundabouts. Tax revenues are promising yourself to be a shareholder given the almost new housing permits in the city of Carmel or that have been approved in Westfield and Westfield? What if your city annexation set to occur in Carmel. And was planning to hold an Initial growth in commercial areas look strong. Public Offering (IPO), and you However, when all those new had an opportunity to truly homes and jobs will become a invest in its future? reality is unclear, and your city An IPO occurs when a prihas some debt on its books. The vately-held company decides to economy is in a downturn, and sell its shares for the first time the media is claiming we’re in a to the general public. Taking recession. You see tremendous a company public, as it’s often competition from surrounding described, is a risky proposicities to attract residents and tion. Timing, opening stock businesses, and today’s traffic price, economic pressures and congestion will only get worse a company’s competitive posibefore it gets better as a result tion all play into the success of of road improvements. You the initial stock offering. If the think this is a good time to Sue offering is successful, the value invest given future growth proFinkam of the company rises as new jections, but are a little worried capital is generated through the as to what’s in store for the near addition of new investors. future. In my IPO scenario, all city assets are What do you think? If given a chance, privately held by the fictitious City, Inc. would you invest in the city? The IPO will allow you, as resident, to Sue Finkam is interested in making a difference own a piece of local streets, the trails in the community through healthy conversasystem, and our police and fire departtion. You can participate in the conversation ments. In future years, you’ll also be a part-owner in some new retail, a revitalized by posting a comment on her blog at www. youarecurrent.com. downtown area, and numerous additional

FROM THE BACKSHOP we’re looking forward to ’09 Looking back ... CarmelFest 2008 delivered, as expected, another sterling run under the leadership of Chairman Gary Frey. The only downer: rain reduced attendance at the parade on the morning of July 4, but for those who stuck it out, we among them, what a parade it was! The largest ever. The essence of community. The spirit of Carmel. We’re suckers for a great parade, and this was one, to be sure. Nice job, Barbara Ellis! ... The lawn at the Gazebo was packed shoulder-to-shoulder for The Wright Brothers and the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, and the fireworks were the best ever. Respectively on entertainment and fireworks, Sue Westermeier and Jeff Worrell outdid themselves this year! ... The all-volunteer crew, more than anyone or anything else, truly made CarmelFest 2008 an event to remember. Take a bow, everyone. ... The buzz continued into July 5, when the Rotary Club of Carmel staged its Freedom Ball, a success by every measure. Great folks, those Rotarians. ... In the end, we have to ask: So what’s a little rain? As a Platinum-Plus Sponsor, we can’t wait for ‘09!

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Looking ahead ... We’d like to take this opportunity to implore Hamilton County officials to construct a pedestrian bridge from the Carmel head of the Monon Trail to the Westfield starting point at Rohrer Road and West 146th Street. Look, that traffic light sometimes does little to stop vehicles on what we call the 146th Street Speedway, and, as much as we hate to even think this way, someone is going to lose a life trying to cross the street there at some point. How could this not be a priority? The red light is “run” more than anyone would care to admit. It’s frightening. A bridge. Please. Just get it done!

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Help Kids, Get Free Facial: The Naked Monkey waxing spa is offering a free facial for helping local students. Customers who bring a backpack filled with at least five items from a designated list will receive a twentyminute “flash facial.” The list includes erasers, calculators, pencils, rulers, scissors, folders, crayons and glue sticks. Contact the Naked Monkey at 566-2929 for more info.

Parrots of the Carribean: Come see this fantastic Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band tomorrow, July 16, for the sixth concert in the 2008 Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo. Picnics, lawn chairs and blankets suggested. Presented by the Carmel Fountain Square Committee, the gazebo concerts start at 7 p.m. and last approximately 75 minutes. In case of rain, it will be held in Fire Station #1 (which is just North of the Gazebo) in the Fire Station’s bay area.

road construction update Towne Road from 116th Street to 126th Street: Construction is underway on the new southbound lanes between 116th Street to 126th Street. The entrance to Laurel Lakes subdivision at Laurel Lakes Boulevard is now open. The contractor is connecting the new northbound and southbound lanes to the existing roundabout at Towne Road and 126th Street. This work will be completed under traffic and will not require a full closure, but please anticipate lane restrictions at this location. The project is expected to be completed by late this month. 131st Street (Ditch Road to Towne Road): 131st Street will be widened to accommodate one lane in each direction with a median, storm sewer installation, path installation and landscaping. Improvements also include a roundabout at Towne Road as part of this project. Towne Road at 131st Street is expected to close on or after July 14 (yesterday), after the intersection of 141st and Towne re-opens. The 131st Street project from Ditch Road to Towne Road is expected to be completed this fall. For maps and more information on the Keystone upgrade, please log on to: www. CarmelLink.org

year old twins how to undress themselves (because their pediatrician said, “They really should be able to do that by now”) will be the same day they perfect the technique during a suspiciously-long naptime with dirty diapers: “Holy Mother, pray for us!” 12. You won’t wash your bed sheets for three weeks, and then the morning after you finally do, a toddler will urinate in your bed. Never fails. 13. Your precious little angel will be a saint at the hospital but will morph into Satan’s spawn once you return home – newborns are like animals in that they can sense fear and inexperience. 14. You will only get sick when your husband is out of town and the kids have three soccer games, two birthday parties, and an emergency parent-teacher conference. In a pear tree. 15. If you make fun of someone else’s kid, you’ll be paid back tenfold with your own. Pre-children, I referred to my cousin’s son as “Waterhead” because his noggin was gigantic. Guess what? Every single one of my kids has a head the size of Texas. Who’s laughing now? Isn’t motherhood grand? Peace out!

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

cash drive for dog

By Brandon Bowman Current in Carmel

Warren Khan, 5, is excited about his new dog. His excitement is no different from any other child receiving a dog, but the dog is different than the average household pet. Warren is getting a dog from 4 Paws for Ability in February, 2009, to help him manage the anxiety he experiences as a result of his Autism Spectrum Disorder. Stephanie Khan and her family have been raising money for Warren to get his dog. The Khans needed to raise $11,000 to train a dog for Warren. “My oldest son put up a lemonade stand, and the $60 he raised put us over the top,” Stephanie said. 4 Paws for Ability picks service dogs specifically for the individual needs of their recipients. “Once the dogs are at a certain stage of training, they start to pair them off with the people getting the dogs,” Stephanie said. The Khans’ new dog will be able to sense when Warren is feeling anxious and calm him down. Giving Warren a bit more independence, the dog will help him cope with social situations and grow as a result of them. “Warren loves to engage people. He is just overwhelmed

by the sensory things he receives,” Stephanie said. Stephanie has seen big improvements through speech classes and other outlets. In spite of that, she feels that his new canine companion could be what helps Warren the most, even though “[Warren] takes an hour of speech classes, an hour of occupational classes and a communication class for pre-school kids,” Stephanie said. Donations can still be made in Warren’s honor. Any money that the Khans raise over the $11,000 they needed to get the canine assistant for Warren goes to help get service dogs paired up with other people. “We have just been floored by the amount of help we have seen from everyone in Carmel. We want to do anything we can to help out 4 Paws for Ability,” Stephanie said. For more information on 4 Paws for Ability, visit 4pawsforability.org, or email Karen4paws@aol.com to find out how you can donate in honor of Warren.

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Beach Blast: Beat the heat this summer at Morse Park by coming to Beach Blast, July 16 from 12 to 3 p.m. There will be games, contests and a DJ. This event is limited to the first 200 people, so get there early. For more information please call the park at 770-4400. Morse Park is located at 19777 Morse Park Lane, in Noblesville.

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Rock the District Looking for Help: Rock the District 2008 is looking for volunteers to help at the event on Saturday, July 19. Volunteers are needed to help as runners, with setup, cleanup, stage management, information and hospitality. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Please contact Megan McVicker at 571-2791 if you want to volunteer.

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A ‘RINGING’ CELEBRATION! There were a lot of sparks flying around CarmelFest 2008 on July 4, and that was before the annual fireworks extravaganza, which always blows everyone away. At approximately 7:45 p.m., as the Carmel Symphony Orchestra was preparing for its concert, CarmelFest volunteer Jeff Worrell, who, among myriad other duties, manages Spark Button sales to help defray the cost of fireworks, help to ignite something that is intended to last forever. Worrell called Nicole Pearson, 26, of Indianapolis, to the stage for a “special Spark Button prize.” In tow was her

boyfriend of eight years, Jason Dezutel, 26, of Illinois. Worrell thrust a pair of microphones toward Dezutel, tried his best to duck out of the way, and Dezutel promptly asked Pearson for her hand in marriage. Once that was secured, Pearson, somewhat befuddled in the moment, having just become engaged before approximately 6,000 people, simply asked, “Where’s my prize?” That brought down the house. Pearson is the daughter of Roxanne Parriott, owner of In-Vogue in Carmel. Wedding plans are under way, and the couple intends to live in Carmel once married. CarmelFest 2008 certainly delivered in more ways than one.

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Hedge Funds Slip: Hedge funds delivered their worst performance on record during the first half of 2008, revealing that the industry has not been immune to the broader market turmoil. As a group, hedge funds declined 0.68% through the end of June, and are down 0.75% so far this year, according to numbers published last week by industry tracker Hedge Fund Research. The figures represent the worst first-half of the year performance for the industry since the research group began tracking returns in 1990. However, while the poor performance of hedge funds is troubling for an industry known for consistently high returns, the decline is far better than the broader market has faired. - CNN Money

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Swiss Balls, Physioballs and the like are wonderful additions to any home gym. These inflatable balls will help you work your core through the proper range of motion. These balls usually come with a video or book of exercises. They can also be used as a bench to do many of your exercises.

Cardiovascular component – Have some equipment for workouts that will get your heart rate up. A stationery bike or a treadmill is perfect, or you can choose to go outside for this portion of your workout – just remember that you need to be willing to do your cardio training in inclement weather if you opt not to purchase any equipment. A polar heart monitor can be very helpful for the cardiovascular portion of your training. Remember the most important muscle in your body is your

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A lot has changed for John McLaughlin since his last visit to Carmel a year ago. Last July, the former Carmel resident was fresh off the release of his major label debut, Indiana, and the appearance of his song, “Human,” on the popular television show Scrubs. When he took the stage at Carmel’s Rock the District, his name was more popular than ever before. This year, when he returns to Carmel on Saturday for another Rock the District, it will be as a bonafide star. The Anderson-born pop/rock singersongwriter’s celebrity skyrocketed in October with the release of Disney’s Enchanted. The film featured both a song and a cameo appearance from McLaughlin, who said he never saw himself as a Disney balladeer. “The whole thing has taken on a life of its own,” he wrote on his Web site. “I wasn’t even supposed to be in the movie. I love Disney ballads, but I didn’t necessarily connect it to what I do as an artist.” The appearance proved even more rewarding when his song, “So Close,” received

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I think it is safe to assume most of us have tried (and tend to enjoy) a nice glass of bubbly from time to time. But how many of you really KNOW champagne? Located east of Paris, Champagne is one of the most strictly regulated and historic wine regions in the world, and in turn produces some amazing sparkling wines with unbelievable complexity. The Grapes— Champagne is produced predominantly from 3 grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier. Notice that two of the grapes are red? Remember, wine gets its color from the skins of the grapes, not the juice. The use of two red grape varieties gives champagne its backbone and longevity. The Styles—There are several different styles of champagne, here they are in order from driest to sweetest. Brut Natural or Brut Zéro (less than three grams of sugar per liter) Extra Brut (less than six grams of sugar per liter) Brut (less than 15 grams of sugar per liter) Extra Dry (12 to 20 grams of sugar per liter) Sec (17 to 35 grams of sugar per liter) Demi-Sec (33 to 50 grams of sugar per liter) Doux (more than 50 grams of sugar per liter) Your most common style is of course Brut, often being significantly dry. In

somewhat of a misnomer however, you’ll notice extra dry is actually a bit more fruit forward than brut. So if you aren’t a fan of standard Brut champagne, try moving up the ladder in sugar content a bit! I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. You also have three other types of bubbly from the Champagne region. One is Blanc de Blancs, which is champagne made solely from Chardonnay. The other is Blanc de Noirs, which will be comprised entirely of red grapes. The final is of course Rosé, the lovely pink champagne purposely left to ferment with the skins longer to impart a subtle pink hue and lovely berry flavors. When buying Champagne, remember that your best offerings will be “vintage” champagne. Unlike in still wine production, not every year in the champagne region is deemed successful enough to declare and actual vintage (which must be done by the association of growers). Therefore the majority of Champagne produced will be non-vintage (or N.V.) blends of different years to get the desired flavor. Your vintage offerings tend to be more structured and complex (and expensive), and can typically sit longer in the bottle. Hopefully this helps guide you to trying what has over time truly become the wine of kings. Remember, every night is a celebration with a glass of champagne! Cin Cin!

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Microbrewers Festival: The 13th Annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival presented by the Brewers of Indiana Guild and World Class Beverages will be from 3-7 p.m. on July 19, at Opti P ark (820 E. 66th St) in Broad Ripple. The event will feature 26 Indiana breweries, plus 15 more from out of state and over 250 different beers to sample (included in admission price). $30 advance tickets are available at www. etix.com; tickets are $35 at the gate. Call 856-6092 for information.

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Classic Car Review. The Glass Chimney and Deeter’s host the Classic Car Review this Saturday, July 19th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Feel free to bring your favorite classic car. The Glass Chimney Bar will open at 4 p.m.; both The Glass Chimney and Deeter’s will open at 5 p.m. The restaurants are located at 12901 Old Meridian Street in Carmel. For more information please call Tom Zakowicz at 844-0921.

Three painters from central Indiana, each with an individual vision, have hung a series of thematically linked canvases together at the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library. Common Threads, which runs until July 26, showcases how texture, color and techniques unite the work of Kate Oberreich, Karen Land and Gayla Hodson, while visual imagery asserts their individuality. “Gayla, Karen and I see our work as very different, but at the same time, we find commonalities, and we worked together to create a cohesive exhibit,” said Oberreich. “I think the success of the exhibition lies in the common threads that exist in the work itself, while also maintaining the individual voice of each artist.” Commonalities include, first, the use of layering techniques with paint, paper or other materials, and second, color, which each artist uses to express different feelings. In addition, the painters all are members of the Stutz Arts Association and maintain studios in the Stutz Business Center. “Color is emotionally expressive, but each of us uses it differently,” explained Land, who has contributed 12 works to the show. “Gayla is drawn to splashes of warm, bright colors, whereas I prefer cooler, darker and more muted shades. Kate falls some-

where between us, often contrasting bright hues with whites or blacks.” Themes of home, nature and growth unite the three, but difference still abound. Land aggressively crops her images, likes to juxtapose familiar and unfamiliar objects and sometimes paints nighttime images; Gayla Hodson, in contrast, is all lightness and brightness. “This show is a way for me to communicate my passion for color, texture, forms and imagery, which we all use in different ways,” Hodson said. “When we decided to create the show, these four elements emerged as the common threads in our work. How would it look when we hung the paintings together was a definite question in our minds, though.” “Luckily, after installing the exhibition in June,” Hodson reported, “it works!” The exhibition is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, 1120 Stafford Road, Plainfield. Call 839-6602, ext. 136 or 185, or visit www.plainfieldlibrary.net for more information.

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Big Island Ahi Ingredients:

4, ahi tuna steaks, about 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 6 large garlic cloves, crushed 2 Lemons: 1/4 teaspoon grated zest and the juice 1/2 teaspoon crushed sea salt Crushed pepper Cooked jasmine rice

Preparation:

Place ahi steaks in 9-inch square tin. Drizzle with 1/2 cup of olive oil; crush garlic over ahi steaks; sprinkle with lemon zest; pour lemon juice over ahi. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place pan on Grill on Medium Heat

for 15 minutes. Serve the olive oil-lemongarlic mixture spooned over fish, along with jasmine rice. mylifeonthedeck.com

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Noble Romans and Tuscanos Subs Where he likes to eat? I like to eat at Bonefish Grill.

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What he eats at Bonefish Grill? The crab legs are really good. What he likes about Bonefish Grill? The customer services is great and everyone that works there is the same. Bonefish Grill 4501 E 82nd St Indianapolis, IN 46250 Phone: (317) 863-3474 Hours: 4 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 4 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday

The Glass Chimney / Deeter’s has been open since 1977. Over time, the establishment has become an institution in Carmel. The history of the establishment and the unique menu are what brought Tom Zakowicz to own the restaurant. “It amazed me that the average tenure of the servers here is 17 years. You don’t find that at a lot of other places,” he explained. Zakowicz says that plenty of customers were ecstatic when they found out The Glass Chimney / Deeter’s was still going to be open.

Hawaiian Margarita strawberry and/or pineapple for garnish

Directions Ingredients

1 cup of ice 1 1/2 oz tequila 1/2 oz Triple Sec 2 oz fresh or frozen strawberries 2 oz fresh or canned pineapple dash of sour mix

1. Pour the ingredients into a blender. 2. Blend until smooth. 3. Pour contents into a chilled margarita glass. 4. Garnish with the strawberries and pineapple.

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LIVE MUSIC:

Rock The District, July 19 This year, the free communitywide music festival and shopping extravaganza will take place on Saturday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. In addition to local talent, Rock the District will also showcase headliners Jon McLaughlin and Matt Wertz on the Main Stage. For a complete list of musical and performing groups, event activities and participating merchants, or information about other Carmel Arts & Design District events, visit www. carmelartsanddesign.com or call 317.571.ARTS. Mickey’s Irish Pub Located at 136th and Meridian Friday, July 18: 5 After 5 Saturday, July 19: The Tides Entertainment reservations are accepted; call 317.573.9746 to reserve.

THEATRE:

Urinetown Twenty one Carmel Area teens will be featured in Summer Stock Stage’s major production of the summer, Urinetown the Musical, which opens 7:30 pm July 24 at Park Tudor School, 7200 North College Avenue, and continues through July 27 with performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday. All tickets for Urinetown are $15.00. and can be purchased online by credit card at tix.com or at the door at Ayres Auditorium with cash or check only. For more information visit www. summerstockstage.com.

Great summer activities at 4 Kids Books & Toys:

Wednesday, July 23: American Girls Party, 1-3:30pm

Bring your American Girls doll to a just-for-girls (ages 5-8) party with crafts, snacks, games, and prizes. $10 per child. Each child will receive an American Girls book to take home!

Tuesday, July 29: Fancy Tea Party, 1-3:30pm

Join us for tea, darling! All ages welcome, for crafts, tea, dress up and stories! We’ll be fabulous! $10 per guest.

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Friday, July 18: Craft Afternoon, 1-3:30pm

Join us for cool crafts and a snack. Ages 7 and up, $10 per child.

IN SPIRIT

‘god loves even you’

n the gently rolling western Indiana Son, that whoever believes in him shall not farmland near Shades State Park perish but have eternal life.” one perfect, sunny day earlier this Then there’s the oft-overlooked John 3:17: summer, a tidy country church had “For God did not send his Son into the these words on its welworld to condemn the world, but come sign: to save the world through him.” “God loves even you.” Notice that sin is not menIn the spirit of backhanded tioned. Condemnation is negatcompliments like, “Hey, your ed. Love and salvation compose face is clearing up,” I considthe cornerstone of this passage, ered the sign and burst out and of Christianity. laughing. A question popped I suppose we each figure that in into my head: our sinfulness we are condemned, Do you suppose God has a and well, okay, we are. That’s our marketing department? guilt. But churches that market The obvious answer is: Yes God’s product of love and salvaHe does. It’s called the Church. tion with a tagline hook focused With thousands of Christian on sin and guilt – and there are Bob Walters denominations worldwide, it plenty of them – too often focus Spirituality isn’t surprising that the marketour Christian walk on our own ing of the Christian message sin, and therefore on our own splits off in many directions. works, and therefore on ourselves. “God loves even you,” tells me this The danger is that if we focus only on church fearlessly proclaims the Gospel our sin, we miss the more important and truth that each of us is a sinner, and that central point of God’s overwhelming love. no matter the hideousness of our individSimply knowing I’m a sinner will not ual squalor, Jesus Christ is the only avenue put me in a church pew or see me through to a loving, personal and eternal relationtough times. ship with God. Knowing God loves me will. No serious, thinking Christian will deny our sin problem or our guilt, but I wonder Bob Walters (rlwcom@aol.com) once read that if God’s marketing focus is better stated in two things have to be present for humor to exist: truth and surprise. It was assuredly his own the famous John 3:16: “For God so loved arrogance that made him laugh at the sign. the world that he gave his only begotten

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PIONEER CREATES A 400GB DISC: A new generation of high capacity optical discs could be on the way as Pioneer claims to have developed read-only disc media with 16 layers and a total capacity of 400 GB. The company believes that the technology could “greatly reduce the number of discs to be used and therefore contribute to the conservation of resources.” The technology provides 25 GB of room on each layer.

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PRIUS COULD COME WITH SOLAR PANELS: Toyota engineers have started working on ideas to integrate solar panels in its Prius vehicle. However, the solar panels are not planned to become an additional direct power source for the electric engine, but as a technology to provide energy for electric components such as the air conditioner. Similar ideas have emerged in the past from other manufacturers. Porsche, for example focuses much of its (non-solar) hybrid technology to be released in 2009. - tgdaily.com

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FRESH PET FOOD IS A GROWTH TREND: While the scientific validity of this premise is still very much in dispute, a growing number of producers and proponents of “fresh” pet food, meaning mainly raw meats/bones in frozen or refrigerated form, maintain that the health of dogs, cats and ferrets is best served by raw/fresh-ingredient diets. Packaged Foods expects the fresh category to grow at a more modest compound annual growth rate of 23% over the next five years, to reach sales of $473.4 million by 2012. - mediapost.com

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new dog: temperament testing By Michelle Alexander Current in Westfield

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NEW WEIGHT LOSS DRUG FOR DOGS: Slentrol, the first diet drug for dogs, is hitting the market. Developed by Pfizer and approved by the Food and Drug Administration late last year, Slentrol suppresses a dog’s appetite and limits fat absorption. Pfizer believes the owners of at least 17 million dogs will be willing to try Slentrol. That could be a conservative bet: about one-third of the 74 million dogs in the United States are overweight, five percent are obese. - latimes.com Flying with Your Pet: Consider the following tips for flying with your pet: Contact the airline well in advance for specific regulations and to secure your pet’s reservation. Try to book a nonstop, midweek flight and avoid plane changes if possible. During warm weather periods choose early morning or late evening flights. In colder months, choose midday flights. Arrive at the airport early, exercise your pet, personally place it in its crate, and pick up the animal promptly upon arrival. Do not take leashed animals on escalators. For your pet’s comfort, air travel on an almost empty stomach is usually recommended. - www.avma.org

When choosing the right dog for your family, there are many factors that may guide your decision. Hair length, size, attractiveness, activity level, longevity and the intended purpose for the dog (pet or working dog) are just a few. Whether you are getting a new puppy or adopting an older dog, you should also consider researching his temperament. While some characteristics are breed-specific, there will still be some differences between litter mates and among other older dogs, particularly mixed breeds. A reputable breeder can give you valuable information on a purebred puppy’s disposition. After watching puppies interact with their siblings for 8 to 12 weeks, a breeder can tell you, for example, which puppies tend to be more dominant or submissive, more adventuresome or more cautious. This information is vitally important if you want to train your puppy for a specific job, such a performance dog, an assistance dog, or a search and rescue dog. Humane societies and other rescue organizations may do formal or informal temperament testing to help a dog find the right fit with his new family. They can provide information on whether the dog will be a good companion for children and

whether it may blend well with other family pets or needs to be the only pet in the house. Temperament testing may involve assessing how the dog reacts to the following: · Being hugged and stroked over various parts of the body · Auditory stimuli including the high pitched voices of children · Being leashed · The approach of strangers · The approach of other dogs · Prey drives (i.e., a scampering squirrel or rabbit) · Toy and food guarding

Your veterinarian can help recommend an animal behaviorist or breeder who is competent in formal or informal temperament testing. You will need an expert opinion as to whether the dog passes or fails the temperament testing, may require additional training to correct unwanted behaviors, and has the potential to thrive in the right environment. Although formal temperament testing is not always necessary, it is important to do your homework when choosing a dog with which to share your home. Michele Alexander is the owner of Camp Bow Wow. For questions, you may contact her at carmel@campbowwow.com

Humane Society pets of the week Hague is an eight-month old male brindle and white shepherd/terrier mix. He is an adorable boy who loves attention, and he is quite a ham for the camera. Hague is playful and has lots of puppy energy, so he would love to find an active family to make sure he gets plenty of exercise. He is very intelligent and knows the commands “sit” and “down,” and he isn’t opposed to going through obedience school to learn a few more things. Tinkie is a four-year old female white DSH. If she is picked up, she enjoys cuddling and will start purring and relax, so she should do well in a loving home where she can feel safe and secure. Tinkie arrived at the shelter with a severe bite wound to her leg which has healed, but not knowing how the bite occurred, she would probably prefer a home without dogs. She is a good girl and would appreciate the opportunity to be someone’s precious pet. For more information on Hague or Tinkie contact the Humane Society for Hamilton County at (317)-773-4974.

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French Country: Continuing with our timeless home décor styles, this week we look at French Country. Imagine weathered irons, surrounded by a Mediterranean palette. This is the essence of a rustic interpretation of furnishings made popular among commoners during the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV. The style combines the ambience of the woods with the comfort of modern furnishings.

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Patio Door Suggestions: With summer in full swing, a significant amount of your time will be spent on your outdoor patio or deck, entertaining family and friends. One crucial and often overlooked aspect of this part of your home is your patio door, which should combine your personal taste with practical considerations. Factors such as traffic flow, access, desire for privacy and space restrictions should all be taken into consideration. In general, sliding or gliding doors are great for houses where space is limited, while French doors, screens and wider doorways need additional space to maximize their aesthetic appeal. -aracontent.com

When Makeup is Maxed For Current in Westfield

If your foundation has a pump, then it will stay fresh longer, but if you are dabbing your fingers into a bottle everyday, you should think of tossing your foundation makeup every six to eight months, going no longer than six months if your skin is prone to breakouts. Pump foundation should be good for at least eight months. Keep in mind that your foundation color can change at least twice a year anyway, so getting in the habit of tossing your foundation twice a year is a good idea to consider. Powder face makeup can last over a year, if there is no shiny build up on the surface and you have not had any major skin irritations during use. Most people won’t be able to make a face powder last for over a year anyway. And as a general rule of thumb, if it smells funny or looks strange you should toss it. Powder blush and powder bronzers also fall into the one year category.

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Pack Rats: Everybody has that friend, acquaintance or family member that is a certified pack rat. Maybe it’s you, but no matter whose stuff, it always ends up in the same places; the garage, attic or closet. The problem is that organizing that accumulated stuff always gets postponed. A helpful guideline to follow is anything that hasn’t been used in a year should be tossed out.

arlier this week, a client cringed completed faster with favorable results. as she opened the door to show When the trust is absent and the client me her ugly room. For confidenfeels compelled to micro-manage the projtiality reasons, I can’t tell you her ect, there is something amiss in the relaname or what the room was like. tionship, and it will show in the end result I cannot tell you the unsightly – if it ever gets to an end result! details of the room, other than This is probably a doomed partit was bad – really, really bad. nership from the beginning. As with any reputable decoCleaning before the decorarator or designer, my client’s tor arrives at your home for secrets are held in the strictest the third visit is a litmus test of confidence. to that trust. Your decorator is Seriously, I have been asked your partner in pulling your on several occasions if I would home together. If you sense ever reveal the ugly truth about that you are being judged, it a client’s home or life in my is time to make a change. A column for all to read. Nope. good designer wants to see how No way. Not gonna happen. you live to help make the right Instead, I draw on generaliimprovements. Vicky Earley ties that I experience over and The designer has to trust Design over. If specific events are refyou, as well. When time and erenced, the client has either creativity have been invested given their permission or it is such a posionly to have the client run to HomeGoods tive scenario that the client has absolutely just to fill a spot, the project will begin to no objection to the aside. deteriorate. Trust is paramount for the client decoraWhen you find a decorator who has tor relationship to work. A successful outyour complete trust and confidence, it is come is contingent upon that confidence. the beginning of a beautiful home! When trust is established, both parties Vicky Earley is the principal designer for win. When a client is clearly confident Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If that the vision of her decorator will transyou have an interior design question, please late into a finished product that she will contact artichokedesigns@aol.com. love, the job runs far smoother and is

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Maximizing a Small Space: If space is limited in your house there are techniques you can utilize to make the most of every square foot. A soft, monochromatic color scheme, such as green or pale grey is a great foundation for opening up your room. With flooring, you want to create a unified look throughout your house. Be wary of scatter and accent rugs, as they can make your home look like a patchwork quilt. When it comes time to choose furniture don’t be afraid of large pieces, just make them the focal point of the room.

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i’ll take your questions now

e just have time for a few questions today. Yes, you there in the back?

Do you have any summer travel plans? Hmm. It appears someone hasn’t been paying attention. Remember me? I’m the genius who bought the pickup truck with the 25-gallon tank just before gasoline hit four bucks a gallon.

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Meaning...? Meaning I’ve already blown my summer travel budget in one quick trip to the gas station.

with Oprah and your own weekly radio show where you get to sing because you’re the boss. Yes, and maybe the Tooth Fairy will stop by for a cup of coffee. Look, Mike Royko said this: “Books are long. My column is short. I prefer short.” Right now, I agree with him. But I’m keeping my options open in case I need to to be like Ulysses S. Grant, who said: “Holy frijoles, I’m broke. I’d better write a book.”

Do you still ride your motorcycle? No, I ride someone else’s. Of course I ride my motorcycle. It’s still the coolest way I know So you won’ t be going to get from Point A to Point anywhere this summer? Not B. Besides, it gets 40 miles to even the Family Reunion? the gallon. The way things are Not so fast. Of course I’ll be looking for the rest of the year, Mike Redmond going to the family reunion. I’ll probably be riding my moHumor Going to the family reunion is torcycle to do my Christmas not optional. Your attendance shopping, speaking of cool. Or is not requested. Going to the family more likely, frozen. reunion is like a command performance, So that’s your plan for the summer? only without the performance part. Wait. Going to the reunion, avoiding work I take that back. Some people are quite and riding your motorcycle? entertained by the sight of their relatives Oh, heck no, I have lots more to do. trying to juggle overloaded paper plates There’s sitting around the house reading full of fried chicken and juicy salads in comic books, giving myself second degree one hand, and three desserts and a glass of burns from fooling around with the barlemonade in the other. I know I am. Next beque grill, wandering around the Internet question? with no real destination in mind, and yelling What kind of desserts? at the television “news.” It’s a full schedule. Well, there’s cake, pie, cookies ... look, And what about the truck? Gonna sell let’s just make this simple. You want to it? know what kind of desserts we have? Go Nah. I’ll keep it around for a while. Even to a Betty Crocker cookbook. Prepare if I don’t drive it, it’s still nice to look at. every single dessert recipe. Put them all Besides, I’m still paying for it. Gas prices or on a big table that looks like it is going to no, I have to get some use out of it. collapse under the weight. We have that. Next, please? Such as? I’m thinking maybe a planter. A planter Why don’t you write another book? with a four-speed manual transmission. What, you think I should have more boxes of unsold literature out in the garage? Maybe your third book will be the one that really takes off and makes you into a rich and famous author with movie deals and foreign language rights and sequels and chats

Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244. For information on speaking fees and availability, visit www.spotlightwww.com.

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BRIDGE THE GAP

HOOSIER HODGEPODGE

CARMELKU

Answers to BRIDGE THE GAP: BANANA, DOG, POST, FARM, FLASH, DELTA, FIRE, CLAY, POP, FORD

that. Do you know where it is? “Yes, 10th and Raymond — at the city dump.” “You threw that away? Dad, didn’t you know that it went to something?” “Yes, I knew it went to something. I just didn’t know what it went to.” “Great, now it went to the dump?” I headed upstairs. I removed the drawer

from my desk, flipped it over and dumped the entire contents into the waste basket: wooden knobs, old keys, pen tops, dozens of multi-colored plastic thingies, metal gizmos in various shapes and a rubber whatchamacallit with a hole in the middle. Within days, I would know the purpose of each item. “What’s going on up there?” screamed

Mary Ellen when she heard the thunderous clatter. “Nothing,” I said. “It’s not important…yet.” Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Use logic to fill in the boxes so every row, column and 2 x 3 box contains the letters C-A-R-M-E-L. Answer below.

Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Thoroughfares: AVENUE, BOULEVARD, LANE, ROAD, STREET, TRAIL; Cheeses: BLUE, BRIE, EDAM, FETA, SWISS; Constellations: ORION, PISCES, URSA MINOR, VIRGO; Prison Sites: PENDLETON, PLAINFIELD, WESTVILLE; Drugs: CIALIS, PROZAC; Raceway Park: O’REILLY

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obituaries Robert M. “Bob” Schoen, Jr., 75, died July 8, 2008, at St. Vincent Hospice, Indianapolis after a long battle with cancer. Born July 8, 1932, to Robert and Notie Schoen, Bob was a lifelong resident of Carmel. He graduated from Broad Ripple High School and attended the University of Illinois before entering the U.S. Navy. He served during the Korean War as a helicopter pilot and continued his military career obtaining the rank of Captain in the Naval Reserves. Bob was an accomplished architect, President of Schoen – Morgan Co., Inc., and later Director of Operations for Harcourt Management, Inc. of Indianapolis. He is survived by sister Marilyn (Schoen) Quear of Greencastle; nephew Richard Quear (Rene) of Carmel. Mary Ann Bechelli Huls, 86, of Carmel, passed away July 1, 2008. She was born to the late Victor and Anna (Murphy) Bechelli on June 29, 1922, in Pittsburgh, Penn. Mary Ann married Ivan R. Huls on July 18, 1942. She enjoyed oil painting, playing cards and visiting with family and friends. She was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church and the Rosewalk Strutters. Survivors include children; Garry Huls, Mark (Paige) Huls, Susie (Tom) Logan, Janie (Tim) Miller and Rita Harris; grandchildren, Wendy and Jenny Logan, Wes and Nathan Miller and Corinne, Spenser and Pierce

POLICE RUNS July 3 12:10:02 a.m., suspicious activity, 1426 W Carmel Drive 12:37:59 a.m., juvenile complaint, Altam Ave / Carlin Drive 1:16:42 a.m., traffic hazard, 28 I 465 W 1:15:28 a.m., suspicious activity, 10200 Orchard Park Drive S 2:05:57 a.m., driving complaint, 30 I 465 E 4:20:36 a.m., burglary, 11711 Rolling Springs Drive 4:32:36 a.m., investigation, East 116th St / State Road 431 N 6:07:28 a.m., warrant service, 10763 Ruckle Ave 6:44:43 a.m., ordinance misc, 1030 S Rangeline Road 7:15:21 a.m., acc pd, West 131st St / Springmill Road 7:29:51 a.m., investigation, 3 Civic Square

Members of the Carmel-based Northside Indy Magic 15-and-under basketball team recently won the U.S. Junior Nationals championship at Waukegan, Ill., and this week they are playing in the AAU National Championships at West Chester, Ohio. Members of the team, coached by Justin Blanding (right) of Carmel High School, include (front row, from left) Porsha Ingram (North Central), Brooke Russell (Fishers), Paige Williams (North Central) and Allison Gray (Westfield), and (back row, from left) Chelsey Miller (Lawrence North), Jordan Sampson (Hamilton Southeastern), Rachel Greenberg (Carmel), Torrie Thornton (Carmel) and Cathy Doyle (Hamilton Southeastern). Adriana Jones (Carmel) also is a team member. 8:06:05 a.m., investigation, Anderson Police Dept 8:12:54 a.m., alarm burglar, 11641 Bradford Place 8:15:10 a.m., security check, 12417 N Meridian St 8:58:59 a.m., damage to property, 12590 N Meridian St 9:00:53 a.m., animal complaint, 6029

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Helen McClintock Cotton Saksons, 72, of Noblesville, went to be with her Lord on July 2, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on February 4, 1936, to the late Russell and Mabel (Wheeler) McClintock in Indianapolis, Ind. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother George McClintock and her loving husband of 46 years, John Saksons. Helen graduated from Carmel High School in 1953 and worked in the physical therapy field, retiring from “TX Team” in 2001. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Noblesville. She is survived by her sister; Linda “Susie” (Chuck) Jones; nine children: Mike (Teresa) Cotton, Doug (Kathy) Cotton, Joe Cotton, Chris (Andrea) Cotton, Ray (Sheryl) Saksons, Velta Saksons Houk, Hugo (Leslie) Saksons, Ed (Debbie) Saksons, and Harold Saksonson.

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