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John Anderson battles back from seizures and memory loss, aided by a little help from his friends and his music.

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Stage fright is the least of John Anderson’s worries when he straps on a guitar to perform. When Anderson is performing, his only cause for concern is lifting the spirits of his audience. At 53, his life is a life of music. But as with any, his life has had obstacles. In 2004, Anderson began to experience epileptic seizures. The seizures, which caused short-term memory loss, have not crushed his desire to soldier on. A strong belief in God and the joy of music keep Anderson going. Anderson grew up in Washington, D.C., in the 1960s. He was surrounded by his parents’ records and the movements that defined the decade. “At the time, there was the revolution against the war and the revolution of the civil rights movement. With my parents’ music, I did start to develop an eclectic taste of music,” Anderson said. Anderson’s musical influences are rooted in blues and jazz. “I play a lot of different styles of music. A lot of the time, I use finger styling to play,” Anderson said. When Anderson is performing, he covers the gambit of musical genres. His set can include songs by the Beatles, with a jazz influence, to Brazilian music and Bossa Nova. Anderson really got serious when he played in his first band, The Midnight Riders. Anderson’s brother Art, who is a year younger, played in the band when they were in junior high. “We would play songs like ‘In A Gadda Da Vida’ by Iron Butterfly and ‘Midnight Hour,’ ” Anderson said. At that age, the 17-minutelong song “In A Gadda Da Vida” was not a frightening task for them to handle. “We would play the long version from time to time if we wanted to,” Anderson said. When Anderson got older, he played in a number of different outfits in Maryland

and Kansas. He taught guitar and directed youth groups. Anderson also led the Friends of Friends Band at Eli Lilly and Company. Anderson worked for the pharmaceutical company as an assistant quality analyst, and is currently on disability. The biggest hurdle for Anderson has been the seizures. “The seizures occur around strong fumes like gasoline, kerosene and some soap. When the seizures started I also began to lose my short-term memory,” Anderson said. Anderson’s friends help him keep track of the details in his everyday life. They will keep him organized and on task when he needs to be. Anderson had issues with performing after his memory started to go. Anderson found support from his friends in music when he thought he couldn’t play anymore. “Cathy Morris, who is a violinist, really got me back into music,” Anderson said. Urging him to play again, Morris has helped Anderson though his disability. “For people in John’s position, playing again is a risk. I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone. Playing music directly connects you to the spiritual part of life and John has really connected with his music,” Morris said. Anderson now volunteers his musical abilities at coffee shops, churches, and most recently at hospitals over the holidays. “I get an immense satisfaction when joy is created in someone’s life by my music. When I’m in the hospital playing, the joy in the faces of the children enjoying the music is a blessing. At those moments, I know God is with me,” Anderson said. As a result of his seizures and memory loss, Anderson knows he has limitations. He keeps sheet music in front of him when he performs, and has a pocket thesaurus handy when he needs the right word. “I just accept that I have to work to reach a level where I can participate in everyday life in the best way I can,” Anderson said. He points to two things that help him get through adversity: his faith and friends.

OUR TAKE It is our position that the city of Carmel must consider alternatives for the last remaining four-way stop on one of our community’s major arteries – Spring Mill Road and Dorset Avenue. Accidents are common as motorists regularly fail to stop for the intersection. Last summer the City of Carmel attempted an unusual “mini” roundabout, and the experiment was declared a failure in short order. Planned with such a design that north/ south drivers were barely required to slow down; fear of a high-speed, high-impact accident led to prompt removal of the design and the reinstatement of the four-way stop.

Unfortunately, no easy answer is apparent. Removing the Spring Mill Road stop, while the obvious move, would no doubt lead to dangerous passage with citizens accustomed to the long-time crossing point at Dorset still attempting to traverse the intersection without the benefit of the cross stop. A more traditional roundabout would greatly impose upon the neighboring homeowners and might not be cost-justified by the traffic volume. But the continued existence of the stop limits the considerably improved design of Spring Mill Road and its associated reductions in pollution and fuel economies. It is time for city leaders to step forward with alternatives.

KEYSTONE CONUNDRUM It is our position that the city of Carmel should step up and take the lead in planning for the eventual restructuring of one of the worst intersections in our town – namely the multilane complexity at 96th Street and Keystone Avenue. As the corridor has expanded throughout this past decade, the Indiana Department of Transportation has attempted any number of solutions to improve traffic flow and reduce wasteful wait times. Those of us unfortunate enough to be required to traverse the crossroads during the busiest times of the day are all too aware that it is time for yet another redesign.

The city has proven its solution to the other busy intersections along Keystone Avenue to be an innovative and cost-effective one. The same kind of creative thinking would be of value in addressing the 96th Street crossing. Regardless of which body ultimately takes responsibility addressing the issue, they must be sensitive to the needs of the many businesses populating the surrounding area. Clearly some interruption is inevitable, but an aggressive schedule must be planned and enforced to serve both our commuting needs and the rights of shopkeepers to unfettered access.

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n our household, the youngest is the whelming feelings of despair, anger and early-riser. Regardless of the season, as fear about the world in which we live. the sun erupts so, too, does he spring But this week was different. The thing from bed ready to face the day. The that most resonated with him (and arguably rest of the family does not. with all of us) was the fact that among those So he often finds himself in murdered were two babies. While bed with his mother and me there is almost nothing that can watching the morning news be said to provide comfort to a before we all rise to begin the child trying to understand the daily rituals of work and school. behavior of some of our fellow Mostly the AM news teams adults, we used his questions talk at length about weather about the deaths as an opportuforecasts and the daily drive nity to talk about choices – about times, but we have on occasion the choices of the young people been faced with early morning whose lives are ruined because of discussions about some of the decisions that they have made. worst of the human condition. And then, I reassured him that we Iraq reporting has innocently make choices that help keep him initiated questions about what safe. For a 7-year-old, that answer Terry war is and why we do it. Try anwas sufficient, and we moved Anker swering those questions before onto other topics – we were never your first cup of coffee! more happy to be on the daily But this week’s news has led to some of search for his shoes. the most difficult and yet compelling of all Unusually, our usually entirely disinterthe interactions. With much reporting atten- ested older boy, now 11, asked about the tion going to the Marion County murder of murders over the weekend. His morning two young women and their small children habits preclude his catching the mornand in spite of our best efforts to change the ing news, but it seems that other children channel and avoid the issue entirely, eventuat school where discussing the events on ally we had to answer the inevitable queries. Hovey Street. His reaction was surprisHonestly, I cannot offer much insight. ingly similar. (How did this happen? And I can offer even less comfort. People – Who were these people? – Are we safe?) can be cruel. People can be unpredictHowever, simple answers were not enough able. People can make the world a very for his older and more sophisticated unscary place. Unfortunately, he understood derstanding. We talked about the drug most of those facts and had already come culture in which these families lived. We to terms with them. Experts talk about talked about the risk connected to those how many deaths our children see or hear around you by one’s associating with bad about by the time they enter elementary and dangerous people. And we talked school. Cartoons, ostensibly for adults, about the frailty of human life – how are shown on many television channels in single decisions instantly and irreversibly rapid rerun from the end of the school day change (or end) lives. until the dinner hour. Programs like “The I hope we gave them enough; and I Family Guy” and “The Simpsons” regularhope we never have to talk about it again. ly explore as themes the cruelty of humanTerry Anker is the associate editor of Current ity. Perhaps the very fact that these and in Carmel. You may e-mail him at terry@curother forms of entertainment poke fun at such behavior help us to manage our over- rentincarmel.com.

BACK SHOP CARMEL SHOULD CONTROL ITS LIBRARY Wendy Phillips, we’re on your side. We hope the Carmel City Council will be, too. Turning control of the Carmel Clay Public Library, of which Phillips is the director, to Hamilton County is among the more worthless government ideas we’ve come across recently – and believe us, there are plenty. Why would the Commission on Local Government Reform even remotely suggest such a move? We’ll tell you why. It would suggest such a move in an effort to save its cumulative phoney-baloney job. For heaven’s sake, you want reform? Start by cutting spending. Oh, wait; this is a government panel we’re talking about. As regards the library, it is a Carmel institution. It should be run by someone in Carmel. Period. Please, city council, vote our way on Feb. 4. *** No jokes about happy endings here, but the solicitation bust of the, a-hem, massage therapist at Paradise Massage on South Range Line Road should send a clear message to those who believe they can skirt the Carmel law against such nonsense. Good job by Police Chief Mike Fogarty’s folks. We believe, though, that the penalties need to be

Steve Greenberg & Brian Kelly more stringent. This is no Victoria’s Secret scandal; it’s about peddling skin for bucks. We don’t want it in our community and we shouldn’t tolerate it. The fines need to be so horrific to potential offenders that they think more than twice about carrying on with this crap. *** One of our whisperers tells us an Arts & Design District business soon will undergo a major overhaul of its place of business. It will be a stunning departure from the norm it has used to build its success, kind of a reinvention. We love folks with the marbles to make such a play, and we wish the new model every success.

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DISPATCHES SMALLEY BOOK STUDY: Carmel United Methodist Church invites residents to participate in a book study group based on the popular Christian book, “The DNA of Relationships” by Dr. Gary Smalley. The study groups are meeting at different times throughout the week beginning the week of Feb. 10. The series Kick-Off is Feb. 6. Enjoy a home-cooked turkey dinner including a great soup and salad bar and dessert for only $5 per adult and $3 kid. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. Contact Sandra Andrews at Carmel UMC, 8447275 or sandrews@carmelumc.org, to participate in a group.

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LIVE HOMEWORK HELP: The Carmel Clay Public Library recently launched Live Homework Help, an online tutoring service from Tutor.com. Students in grades 4 through 12 and the first year of college can get free, on-demand help from professional tutors in a variety of subjects. The service can be accessed from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily, either at the library or remotely. Go to the library’s Web site at www.carmel.lib.in.us and click on the icon on the homepage or Young Adult Services page.

LET’S PLAY DODGEBALL: Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation offers four sports leagues in the Winter/Spring, which include Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Competitive Co-Ed Volleyball and CoEd Dodgeball. If you do not have a team, sign-up on the Free Agent List at The Monon Center. Before the league begins, we will add you to a team with openings or create one with others who sign-up. For further information, please call 317.848.7275 or go to www. carmelclayparks.com. DAY TRIP TO CASINO: Carmel Clay Parks is sponsoring a day trip to Argosy Casino. The bus will depart the Monon Center’s east parking lot at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, and return at approximately 10 p.m. The cost is $60 per person; participants must be 21 years or older. Register online at carmelclayparks.com.

IT’S JUST AN ADULT SCIENCE FAIR EXPERIMENT

ou’ve decided to start a family tures are checked and recorded. OPK’s and you’re really looking forward (for you amateur fertility-charters, that’s to the process. Lots of intimacy “ovulation predictor kits”) will confirm with the optimal result being what the CM (amateurs, you’re on your pregnancy? Sounds awesome! own here) is showing. A monthly graph But for those of you who will relay more information have ever tried to make a baby than you’d ever want to know the old-fashioned way for about the female reproductive longer than three months, you cycle and document how much know that creating a miracle or how little interaction you’re sometimes takes a miracle (and having. Now, that’s a keepsake! plenty of patience, communiSpontaneity, role-playing, cation and words you haven’t and your baseline romance will heard since fifth-grade family be booted to the driveway and life class.) replaced with schedules, cliWith most couples, the mate-control and very specific female generally takes charge of positions. Forget foreplay and the process, thereby laying the cuddling; this isn’t about you or foundation for the crazy house your love anymore. It’s about Danielle you’ll both be living in for making a baby, damn it! Wilson. however long it takes to do the As a woman, I found the deed. See, a woman’s behavior entire experience extremely is regulated by hormones, and hormones empowering. I was amazed at what my determine when and if she gets pregnant. body could do and how, if I paid attention Hormones are also responsible for her to the signs, I could clearly tell what was tendency to hurl pots that have lost their going on. Granted, my non-stick coating through the drywall. So entire world soon rethe fact that Operation Make Baby is in volved around 3:34 the hands of a sometimes-irrational person p.m. on Day 14, but means your sex life is about to get interest- overall, it was a lot ing. “Vewy intewesting, Docta Jones.” like the eighth-grade Did you like biology as a kid? Science Fair. I didn’t Chemistry? How about physics? For your want to participate, sake and sanity, I sincerely hope so, bebut because my cause your bedroom is now starring in grade depended on a gigantic science experiment, complete it, I chose “How with control and variable groups, theories Television Works,” and hypotheses, and of course, obscene threw myself into amounts of data collection. the research, and Basically, the entire experiment hedges came out learning a on ovulation, so everything is geared lot about pixels. toward determining the precise moment The man will that little egg drops. A basal thermometer likely have a difwill be a key instrument as daily temperaferent response. I

guarantee this will be the only time in your relationship where he’ll mumble “Oh God, honey, tonight? Again? We just did it yesterday! Can’t we take a break?” And mark my words, he will say it, because not only have you turned sex into a chore (to be completed in such and such a way and at such and such a time) but you’ve taken the focus off of you as a couple and placed it on a future lima bean (You can’t deny that a nine-week old fetus resembles a legume!). The good news for your relationship is that, like in any science fair competition, everything is forgotten if you take home First Prize. “Tell ’em what they’ve won, Johnny!” “Well it’s a beautiful little embryo who’ll cause fatigue, nausea, constipation and decreased libido for the next nine months!” Well at least you stocked up beforehand, right? Peace out! Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentinwestfield.com.

GIVE THE GIFT OF SECURITY TO A CHILD

inus Van Pelt of the Peanuts comic has seen to it that 1360 soft, warm, cuddly strip was not comfortable unless blankets were distributed to youngsters his favorite blanket was close lacking the child accessory that for the rest by. On the rare occasions when of us provided a much appreciated feeling Charles Schulz characterized him of security. Children who are homeless, without blanket in hand, Linus caught up in domestic disputes, would become uncomfortable sick or experiencing any number and agitated. Without his “seof personal tragedies receive a curity blanket” the world just warm blanket from St. Vincent wasn’t right. Charles Schulz, nurses, Carmel firefighters, towards the end of his career, Carmel police officers and local said, “Of all the things in the social workers, compliments of strip, I think that I am most the volunteers of Project Linus. proud of Linus’ security blanThe blankets, most of them ket. I may not have invented knitted, crocheted, quilted or the term, but I like to think some using that new fleece tying that I helped make it part of technique, arrive at local dropour language.” off sites, donated by more than Every kid should have a se50 local, caring individuals who curity blanket, and Carmel vol- Jeff Worrell want to help and like to make CamrelCan! unteer Kelly Freeman is making things. Even the Girl Scouts and sure that happens through National Honor Society members her involvement with Project Linus of at Carmel High School pitched in to help. Hamilton County. Since July of 2006, she Blankets with a Colts theme are especially

popular, but any new blanket that is washable will be given to a child that just needs a warm hug via a comforter. So you don’t sew, but still want to help? Kelly tells me she is always looking for yarn and fabric to create someone’s favorite blanket. Should you be fresh out of yarn, like any other non-profit organization, she will gladly accept cash donations. During the cold month of February, consider sitting down and knitting the perfect, simple gift for a 5 year old with troubles too big for their years. Contact Kelly Freeman at 706.0921 or log on to her Web site www.orgsites.com/in/projectlinus for more information. With your help, one more child won’t be left wondering, “Where’s my blanky?” Jeff Worrell is a local business owner. He recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Carmel” on Cable Channel 16. Contact him at jworrell@advantagemedical.com.

Living Proof: A Medial Mutiny By Michael Gearin-Tosh

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Current In Carmel is following one of the many teams participating in the 2008 Carmel Mayor Wellness Challenge. Over the next few months, Team “Eat Your Oats” will share their progress with readers. Team Name: Eat Your Oats Team Category: Church (Pilgrim Lutheran Church) Members: Maureen Nestor, Susan Pyburn, Jennifer Karmolinski and Paula Snyder. The ages of their team members range from early 30s to 50s, so their goals will also vary. Three of the members on the team participated in the Challenge last year. Susan says: “We are all preschool teachers at Pilgrim Lutheran Preschool and have as much fun there as the children do. We are all married and our own children’s ages range from 2 to adult. The one thing we all acknowledge is that we don’t take enough time for ourselves. “We had a team last year but after a few weeks fell off the “Wellness Wagon.” This year we are back with a vengeance and vow to do this for ourselves. As a group we want to become healthier and encourage our families to make

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By Ellen Gilmer Current In Carmel Mariana Sgarbi’s children, who speak English, cannot have a clear conversation with their grandmother, who lives in Brazil and only speaks Portuguese. Sgarbi has to translate for them. Desiree Schofield’s 8-year-old son is an American who wants to fit in with other Americans. Schofield, on the other hand, is Brazilian who wants to celebrate her Brazilian culture. Sgarbi came from Brazil to the United States four years ago when her husband had a job transfer and has lived in New Palestine for two years. She is an attorney and studying to take the bar exam and practice law here. Schofield has been in the country since 1983 and in Carmel 12 years. She has a degree in business administration and works for Lauth Property Group. Despite growing up in Brazil, both women said it was difficult to preserve the culture in their American-born children. “I have a very hard time keeping my mother tongue in my own house,” Sgarbi said. “(My kids) don’t want to speak Portuguese anymore. If I don’t do something to promote this to my kids, we get involved with the American way of life, and we forget about our own holidays, our traditions, our songs, our celebrations.”

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Mariana Sgarbi (right) and Desiree Schofield Schofield said she didn’t meet another Brazilian in the United States for 10 years after arriving. She said she got along well with her colleagues and could take care of herself. However, Schofield said she worried about other Brazilian women who were not as familiar with American culture or were leaving Brazil for the first time. Two years ago, Sgarbi made plans to support other Brazilian women and families. “I could feel there was a need ... there’s something missing, and we needed to do something for them,” she said. Sgarbi heard from her sister about a Brazilian moms group in the Washington, D.C., area and began networking with other Brazilians in Indiana. She started the group Brazilian Moms of Indiana,

or MBI from its Portuguese name Mães Brasileiras de Indiana. She designed the group to offer a common meeting point for Brazilians and teach their children about the culture. Schofield said she was thrilled when she heard about it. “When Mariana started this group, I thought ‘That’s going to be a great opportunity for (my son),’ ” she said. “He can be in contact with other kids and understand that it is important for me and for him to continue the Brazilian traditions.” The group, which has grown to 71 moms, meets regularly for Brazilianthemed play groups with the children and girls’ night out for the moms. It also organizes parties and events to teach the kids about traditions in Brazil. For example, MBI had a party for Children’s Day, a holiday celebrated in October by Brazilians. Through the events, the moms teach the children about Portuguese songs, folklore and crafts. “We live in a world that’s very diverse and very globalized,” Sgarbi said. “They come from another culture, and they cannot forget that.” Schofield agreed. “They are bicultural — they have to keep in touch with the other side,” she said. “Although (my son) is American, born here, he’s becoming more Brazilian every day and taking pride in that.”

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he wrath of God and the love of When we struggle as Christians to adJesus are a theological odd couple. equately explain or exemplify the love of In the Father-Son-Holy Spirit God, it is too often easy and seemingly Trinity, where the three persons expedient (and human) to insert fear into of the one God meet as love and the argument and say, “If you aren’t saved, community, how can one be God is going to get you. Look good, one be angry, and one what God did to Christ, and – the Holy Spirit – be neutral? He was innocent! What is God Does that make sense? going to do to you?” The Trinity is our divine A crazy and unbiblical example of a perfect relationsyllogism. ship, yet too often we tell our The cross as an expression of Christian story as a saga of God’s love is a difficult concept: punishment and payback rather it looks so much like a punishthan a celebration of trust and ment. But in the New Testament forgiveness. the cross is never described as If the Trinity is truly three either a function of God’s wrath persons of the one God, the or as punishment. It was how Passion of Christ must also be God reconciled our sin so His Bob Walters the Passion of God and of the love for us could include our Spirituality Holy Spirit. relationship with Him. My friend George Bebawi, the Is God’s wrath coming? religious scholar (and Carmel resident) I I’m afraid so. All hell is literally going to often mention, made the excellent point in cut loose on the last day, although I can’t a recent lecture that he was “tired of meetimagine what that means or looks like. ing Christians who are afraid of meeting The New Testament teaches that the God.” love of the cross – the love of the Trinity His point was that if you are afraid of – can save us from that fear, and that fate. God, you cannot mature as a Christian. Love God not to avoid punishment, but Our Christian maturity is a function of to build a relationship. our relationship with God. If our relationBob Walters (rlwcom@aol.com) should probship with God is based on fear, it is the ably tell you more about Bebawi. Maybe next relationship of a slave, not of salvation; it week. cannot grow.

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ine is an odd destiny. George Washington dies. In the election Perhaps no man in the of 1800, Hamilton writes a pamphlet United States has sacriagainst John Adams, the candidate of ficed or done more for his own Federalist Party. Adams loses the present Constitution the election and the Federalist Party is than myself. And, contrary destroyed. to all my anticipations of its In 1801, Hamilton’s eldest fate, as you know from the son, Philip, is shot and killed very beginning, I am still in a duel defending his father’s laboring to prop up the frail honor. Unable to cope with the and worthless fabric. Yet, I death of her brother, Angelica have murmurs of its friends Hamilton goes insane. In 1804, no less than the curses of its Hamilton is mortally wounded foes for my reward. … Every on the same dueling site where day proves to me more and his son met his end. Even if more, that this American Hamilton had decided not world was not made for me.” to fire, reportedly there were Thus, Alexander signals duelists could give each Hamilton wrote in despair other about such intentions. Bruce Braden to Gouverneur Morris on Absent such a signal, a duelist Faith Feb. 27, 1802. Was the infawould assume his own life to mous Hamilton-Burr duel a be at risk were he not to fire to suicide by proxy? The letter wound or kill. No, if Hamilton above and events of Hamilton’s last years truly then believed dueling immoral, the led me to suspect that Hamilton wanted moral thing to do would have been to to die at the hands of Aaron Burr, a rival. refuse the duel. Alexander Hamilton died Hamilton could then escape a painful leaving an estimated $60,000 debt. life and destroy Burr’s ambitions in the Bruce Braden is an author and poet. He is process. the editor of “Ye Will Say I Am No Christian: In 1797, details of Hamilton’s affair The Thomas Jefferson/John Adams with Maria Reynolds were made public. Correspondence on Religion, Morals, and To rebut bribery allegations, Hamilton admitted to adultery. In December 1799, Values.” Hamilton loses his “father figure” when

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STUDENTS WIN COMPETITION: The Hamilton County Alliance has announced the winners of its high school entrepreneurship business plan competition. In the individual competition, Tony Lazzara, from Carmel High School received the first-place prize of $700 for his South Quarter business plan. In the team competition, Tom Coyne and JD Gaylor from Carmel High School received the first-place prize and will each receive $700 for their business plan, Panin ‘n Green.

ou want an audience, right? You want people to take an interest in what you’re doing and saying, right? Well then you want an audience – a group of people that listen to you. Whether you run a business or not, everyone needs an audience. Consider then these steps to developing an audience for your business or life. 1. Relevance. In a world full of information and choices, you only have David Cain time for inforMarketing mation that is relevant. Make sure when you talk to people – customers or friends – that your topics are relevant to them and not just you. Remember that guy at the party who only talked about himself? He wasn’t nearly as fun as the guy that was so interested in what you do. Be relevant to others. 2. Entertain. Everyone likes to be entertained. What’s the alternative – being bored? And who wants to be bored?

Not me and not your customers or friends. Remember when basketball players were just announced before a game? Look at the spectacle that occurs now. It’s a show before the game. Same goes for most sporting events – flyovers, balloons, singing and showmanship – it’s all about the fans and their entertainment. You don’t have to act like a clown, but make an effort to be entertaining. People around you will appreciate it. 3. Listen. Developing an audience is never about you. It’s about the audience. You have to let people around you talk and participate. In the end, most people care more about themselves than you. It’s how humans

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CASE HANDYMAN IS TOPS: For the fifth year in a row, Case Handyman and Remodeling of Carmel has been selected by Angie’s List as the winner of its difficult-to-attain 2007 Super Service Award for the Category of Handyman Services. The local handyman and remodeling company has been the leader in the handyman category dating back to 2003. Case was also recognized for a second year for the category of Remodeling – General. Fewer than 5 percent of companies on Angie’s List meet the eligibility requirements to be considered for the award.

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been banned in other countries. In 2003, the European Union prohibited the use of carbon monoxide in meat and tuna. The associate director for science and policy in the FDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of Food Additive Safety defended the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decisions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In general, statute says you cannot use [substances] in a deceptive manner, and the question is what is a deceptive manner.â&#x20AC;? Semantics. My sane opinion: in the best interest of consumers, stop using carbon monoxide on our food until a full and complete independent investigation is concluded. Wendell Fowler is a retired chef, as well as an inspirational speaker,Â health humorist, storyteller and author. Contact him at fowlerindy@ aol.com or go to www.wendellfowler.com. His blog is chefwendellfowler.blogspot.com.

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BEST BUTT WORKOUT: In 2007, researchers at the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, Neb., set out to learn which machines work your glutes the hardest. They discovered that jogging on a treadmill activates 48.9 percent of your gluteus maximus, 15 percentage points more than any other machine tested. The elliptical came in at 32.6 percent, treadmill walking at 24.3 percent, the Stairmaster at 24 percent and the recumbent bike, only 6 percent.

ssssst! Want to know a secret? There a lot at â&#x20AC;&#x153;steak.â&#x20AC;? Do you search for the most beautiful, red, piece of steak when visiting the butcher? According to The Washington Post (2-20-06), the meat and fresh tuna industry has quietly been spiking meat packages with carbon monoxide (CM) and red dye #40 as a pigment fixative. Of course, they say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in negligible amounts when used. The vice Wendell Fowler president and lab Nutrition director at Kalsec Foods in Michigan, however, has petitioned the FDA to ban the deceitful process. Be outraged; you no longer can believe your eyes. Carbon monoxide makes meat appear fresher than it actually is by reacting with the meat to create a bright red pigment hiding the natural aging and spoilage of meats. Your meat could be 2 years old, rancid, and you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know. The use of carbon monoxide in meat makes it impos-

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DRINK RIGHT: We sometimes forget that the drink we down with breakfast, or after a jog, can have more calories than a Twix bar. Would you know to grab V8 over Campbell’s tomato juice? V8 has less sodium than Campbell’s, which would give you 25 percent of your daily dose. Ocean Spray Light Cranberry Juice Cocktail has as much cranberry juice (27 percent) as the original Ocean Spray, but with a third of the sugar.

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MAKE SOME CHANGES: 77 — the percentage of heart attacks in women that could be prevented by simple lifestyle changes.

— menshealth.com AN APPLE A DAY: A new study from Pennsylvania State University found that dieters who ate an apple 15 minutes prior to a meal consumed 187 fewer calories than those who didn’t munch on the fruit. Eating a low-calorie, high-fiber snack like an apple sparks the release of an appetite-suppressing hormone called leptin, explains Keri Glassman, author of “The Snack Fact Diet.”

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DISPATCHES PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCER: It’s perfect and it’s simple — a hotplate powered by USB keeps your coffee warm. But if Alton Brown has taught us anything, it is that we hate a single-use tool. That, and sometimes we like our caffeine served cold. No problem, ’cause we’ve got you covered! Just flip a switch, and the hot-plate turns into a peltier device, quickly cooling to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celcius). Sweet! By maintaining optimum temperatures for your caffeine delivery system, you can enjoy increased work productivity and nice twitchy gaming reflexes. It’s $19.99 at thinkgeek.com. TOP VIDEOGAME YEAR: The U.S. videogame industry soared 43 percent last year to achieve a record $17.94 billion in sales. While hardware sales, including the Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii, recorded the highest growth rate, software and accessories also reached their own “personal bests” in terms of annuals sales,” Anita Frazier, video games analyst for The NPD Group, said in an e-mailed commentary. With hardware having such a banner year in 2007, software sales is expected to show the highest growth rate this year, as console buyers look to get the most out of their purchase. Nintendo was the biggest winner last year, according to NPD. The company had the No. 1 and No. 2 spots in hardware sales in terms of shipments with the portable DS, 8.5 million units, and the Wii console, 6.29 million units. Microsoft shipped 4.62 million units of the Xbox 360 to come in third. — informationweek.com

IPOD GUITAR VIRTUOSO: You were born to rock, and to help you live dream, Shinya Kasatani has released PocketGuitar for the iPhone and iPod touch, which turns your device into a touchscreen guitar. The application looks insanely great, and we cannot believe it has taken humanity this long to realize the true destiny of the iPhone. It makes so much sense now; it is the guitar of the future, sent back to destroy enemies of rock music. — gizmodo.com

DO I SWITCH TO WINDOWS VISTA? PERHAPS

he question about whether you Windows XP is the safest route. That’s should transition to the Windows especially true if you are not willing to Vista platform depends greatly do the homework to figure out what you on who you are, what your actual currently have that will and won’t computing needs are and how you work with Vista. interact with other computers. If you are a hardFrom the 10,000-foot level, core gamer (and I Windows Vista at its core is don’t mean Solitaire more stable and more secure or Minesweeper) than Windows XP (which who has spent a lot is what Microsoft has been of time tweaking your touting since its release a year computer, you’re probago). However, because it’s ably better off sticking with a new operating system not Windows XP for the moment. everything that you currently Initially, driver issues killed any have or want to do may work chance of the hardcore gamer properly with it. using Vista, but in the past year This compatibility issue it has gotten better. Once again, with existing hardware and you must do your homework to Gary Hubbard software programs and intesee if what you have is supported Technology grating it into home or busiin Vista. ness networks has been the If you are a business user, you biggest gripe of those that have a problem. are also less likely to want to introduce a Looking back, it isn’t much different from new operating system into your business previous releases of Windows. network, unless you have a specific reason I can remember the same howling about to do so. change from hardcore Windows 98 users In addition, of our business customwhen Windows XP was released in late ers that have purchased Windows Vista 2001 (and we still run into users that cling systems, the vast majority have asked us to 98 as their preferred OS!) to turn off many of the security items that The bottom line is YOU. If you are in make Vista more secure and stable than XP, the market for a new computer and will because they want to minimize the differbe trying to integrate your existing periph- ences for their users (which kind of defeats erals and software with it, sticking with the whole purpose of migrating to Vista).

If you are starting from scratch and will be buying all new hardware and software and don’t need to integrate the new computer into a network of older systems, Windows Vista is well worth considering. This question of which operating system to choose is not one that should be taken lightly, and if you are confused, get help. Make sure you thoroughly review all of the variables involved, especially how you will get the new computer to work like the old one did (transferring your data, favorites, e-mails, address book and programs as well as getting it to talk to your printer and home or business network). Make sure you purchase your computer from a vendor that still offers both Windows XP and Windows Vista so you get advice based on your needs, not based on their ability to only sell Vista-based computers. If I had to choose a single operating system at this moment, the best all-around operating system that balances stability, support and compatibility (for both home and business users) is still Windows XP Pro. Gary Hubbard is owner of Data Doctors Computer Services, www.datadoctors.com. Have a technology question? Send it to CurrentInCarmel@datadoctors.com.

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ooking forward to your next suppliers? How long to cook a corndog? corn dog, elephant ear or lemon And should we eliminate the trans fats?” shake-up? (They did. The fair omitted them this Put away your calendar. You year, as well — a precedent-setting move don’t have to wait until August that put them on the front page of the to visit the Indiana State Fair New York Times.) — just head over to Danville, The Riggles’ young daughInd. ters, Ashlyn and Lexi, assisted Park right across from the in the research and testing east side of the courthouse, of products. “They endured hustle the kids or grandkids a great deal,” says Jennifer out of the car and hoof it with a laugh. “But they were straight to Wiggles, your troopers, sometimes working Indiana State Fair in a box. late at night.” Yeah, it’s tough No Ferris wheel, no Hog being a kid. Barn and no Rascal Flatts, but The Friday afternoon I still all the flavor of the Fair. visited, school buses had unLiterally. loaded and dozens of kids had It’s the brainstorm of Clint scrambled into the colorful Dick Wolfsie and Jennifer Riggles, who restaurant, where youngsters Humor wondered why if fair food can scribble their names on the was so darn good, you had wall or opt for some traditional to pretty much wait an entire candy choices while they await year to get all your favorites in one place. the preparation of their fair selection. “This is not a health food restaurant,” So what else is on the menu? Deepadmits Clint. “This is just a place to infried candy bars (Reese’s dulge in the guilty pleasures of an and Snickers), huge tenIndiana summer.” derloins, meaty franks I’m convinced. and funnel cakes. Plus, For the Riggles listen to this: It’s all family, the move was cheaper than at the fair. a bold one. Jennifer And you walk through gave up her job as a the door for free. medical technician, and “I’m not sure Clint, who still holds a what we like to hear full-time position manmore,” says Clint, aging a roofing company, “that our stuff is just like the fair notes that buying the — or even better? Either works for us.” necessary equipment to re- create fair If you love the State Fair, you’ll love food put a hole in their wallets the size Wiggles. No beer, no spinach salads. Not of a prize-winning heifer. The Dippin’ even pizza. But you won’t have to dodge a Dot freezer, for example, is a high-tech tractor lugging 200 people and you won’t machine that keeps the product at 40 have to shell out $75 for midway rides. degrees below zero. Deep fryers, a cotton I suggested to Jennifer that they incandy machine and a hard-to-find clude one fair food that is somewhat contraption that turns a spud into one healthy: “How about grilled turkey legs?” long curly French fry, were all pricey “Let me think about that,” she said purchases. with a devilish grin. Then she lowered an A lot more than money went into entire spiral-cut Idaho potato into hot this fledgling business. Research, gobs bubbling canola oil. of it, was required, explain Clint and Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and Jennifer. “What items to make from speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com. scratch? Which ingredients to buy from

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Hungarian scientist says he has Bark Bark Bark — “Isn’t it time to eat?” developed a computer program Whine — “Hey, are those cheese crackers?” that understands dog. Well, Bark Whine — “Are you going to finish Hungarian dog, anyway. that?” Reuters News Agency (We Bark Whine Bark Grumble Mutter — Reut So You Don’t Have To) reports that “How do you know dogs don’t like what Csaba Molnar and his colyou’re eating unless you let me leagues at Budapest’s ELTE try some?” University (Home of the Cookie actually has a fairly Fighting Galuska) “have tested good understanding of English. software which distinguishes I’m constantly surprised by the the emotional reaction of 14 words she knows, from simple dogs of the Hungarian Mudi things like “walk” and “ride,” to herding breed to six situations: “front door” and “back door,” When the dog is alone, when it to “Where’s the cat?” and sees a ball, it fights, it plays, it “How does that right rear tire encounters a stranger or it goes look to you?” for a walk.” And, of course, I’m frequentHmm. ly embarrassed by the words Don’t think I’ll be standing in she doesn’t know, such as “Stop line for this one when it comes barking at the neighbors,” “Get Mike Redmond out. out of my chair,” and “Do you Humor No offense to Csaba and the know what happened to the rib other Cscientists, but I already roast?” know what my dog Cookie says when she As I understand canine communicasees a ball, fights, plays, encounters a strang- tion, barking is the dog’s last resort. Dog er or goes for a walk. She says and I quote: communication is actually very subtle, Ball — “Bark.” involving such easy-to-miss (for humans) Fight — “Grr.” cues as posture, ear position and tail posiPlay — “Woof.” tion. A few degrees of ear pitch can mean Stranger — “Grr.” (Slightly different the difference between a dog that wants to inflection from the first Grr.) be petted and a dog that wants to destroy Walk — “Pant pant pant.” your shoes. With you in them. I have no idea what she says when she A dog that is barking at you is a dog is alone, although I have my suspicions, that’s yelling at you, because he figures based on the empty pizza boxes. you’re such a dunderhead that there’s Oh, and on that “Grr” when she sees simply no other way to get the message a stranger? She stops saying it and starts through your thick human skull. giving kisses as soon as the stranger acAnd now, from Hungary, we’re getting knowledges her. And this is the dog that’s evidence that suggests the dog would be supposed to guard my home and property. right. After all, dogs learn our language all But wait! (As the guy says on TV.) by themselves. We think we need a maThere’s more! chine to know what dogs are saying, and My understanding of Cookiespeak even then I don’t know if it’s accurate. It goes well beyond the six examples from also tells us that all dogs have Hungarian Budapest. She has quite an extensive voaccents. cabulary of whines, barks, grumbles and Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, mutters – yes, dogs grumble and mutter humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ – all having to do with her favorite topic, mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, food. Depending on the noise, I know Indianapolis, IN 46244. For information on when she’s saying: speaking fees and availability, visit www.spotBark Bark — “I’m hungry.” (This is lightwww.com. more or less her default bark.)

FAIR FARE WITHOUT CARNIES

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CHECK ENGINE? HUH?

hen you have a “Check Engine” light on in your vehicle, but it seems to be driving OK, what should you do about it? How important is that troublesome little light? Well, that all depends on what we don’t yet know. Let’s start with why the light comes on in the first place: air quality. First, a little history lesson. The “Check Engine” light first started coming into use in Bob Waeiss the early 1980s. In Automotive 1988, OBDI (On Board Diagnostics) legislation required all vehicles to have a dash-mounted warning light that would illuminate if a malfunction occurred within the vehicle’s computer system. While this helped technicians diagnose these systems more easily, the systems were not efficient enough to significantly improve air quality. As a result, this led the California Air Resources Board to develop tighter air quality standards, ultimately leading to OBDII. This is where we are today. The basics of how it works. The com-

puter tries to maintain an air/fuel mixture of 14.7:1 under most idling and driving conditions. This ideal air/fuel mixture helps maximize engine performance and efficiency as well as minimize pollutants coming out of the tailpipe. This is accomplished by a number of sensors feedinginformation to the computer as it responds to drivers demands as well as other post-combusiion tasks that treat the exhaust before it leaves the tailpipe. ‘Check Engine Light’ facts: • The CE light will stay on as long as the fault is present. • It will only reset itself if the fault is not present for three consecutive trip cycles. Certain fault codes require similar driving conditions such as engine temperature speed and load before it will clear the code on its own. • A flashing CE light indicates a misfire, which can cause other problems • A trouble code for any particular sensor does not necessarily mean that sensor is faulty. In our next column we will discuss scanning for codes and some common examples of what to do when that troublesome little light is shining or flashing on your dash. Bob Waeiss is the owner of Integrity Automotive. You may reach him at 573.0107.

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the piece will ebb and flow as decor tastes change. I have seen clients who stop dead in their tracks in response to a painting, pottery or sculpture. There is tragedy when they reluctantly walk away because the red in the sky is too orange or the greens in the grass are too yellow to match the sofa. If a piece of art speaks to your soul, listen. Listen and it will speak for years to come. Listen and it will find a special place in your home. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol.com. Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs located in downtown Carmel.

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IRANIAN FASHION? Iran clearly is not a place known for its women’s fashions. In fact, since the Islamic revolution in 1979, women have been arrested if their coats are too short, their boots too long or their scarves too skimpy. But fashion designer Simin Ghodstinat is changing that image. Her line of women’s clothes, called “Tradition,” is cut to meet Iran’s rules, but feature “hand-woven and hand-dyed Indian fabrics, all in lively colors and based on traditional Persian, Kurdish, Afghan or Indian designs.” Simin spent about 20 years living in Europe and America before returning to Iran. “I was Westernized, but I was never comfortable ... I don’t want women to be viewed as objects,” she says. “These clothes give a kind of body language which is very dignified.” The clothes generally don’t come cheap, though, ranging in price from $200 to $900. Simin says she sells about 500 items a year. — coolnews@reveries.com

was recently asked my thoughts on Much should be expected the contemporary works that can of art relative to interior be found in the newly opened Evan design since it is the psyche Lurie Gallery. I think my response that sets the tenor of a space. was received with skepticism when Regardless of the technique I expressed that I find the or style, art that avant-garde works absolutely connects will find a fascinating. significant place in I can only assume this reaca home. tion was due to my generally I truly believe traditional approach to interior that art that speaks design to the viewer is the In reality, I believe that definition of love at design and art co-exist within first sight. That inia complex relationship much tial reaction will be like body and soul. A bold abas real in 50 years stract positioned in a room that as it is tomorrow. otherwise speaks the language During my college days, I of traditional design can transiencountered a work that took Vicky Early tion a room that is on the verge my breath away. It was an etheDesign of stuffy to one of interest. real image by contemporary Conversely, a traditional still American artist Charles Curran. life in modern décor can serve to ground The work is of a timeless woman poised the space. high on a hillside. Curran created a piece that required the imagination to determine where the sky ends and the earth begins. I was as captivated then as I am now. This is an image that touched my soul at a tender age and continues to speak to me decades later. It has absolutely nothing to do with my choice in décor ... it lives much deeper in my soul. When there is a bond with a work of art, whether abstract contemporary or traditional landscape,

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KITCHEN COMPARISONS: Poggenpohl, a kitchen manufacturer, has introduced a kitchen “with a cool, harder-edged look to appeal to masculine taste,” done up in “aluminum, dark gloss and glass ... It comes complete with in-built high-tech audio-visual system.” And a microwave. Of course, that shrivels next to Henry VIII’s kitchens at Hampton Court Palace, which consisted of 55 rooms, staffed by 200 people, serving 600 meals a day. And according to Ikea, the average budget for a kitchen makeover in 2006 was $54,000. — coolnews@reveries.com

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STARRY SHOW: Carmel High School Planetarium, 520 E. Main St., Carmel, will present “Winter Stars” at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are now available at the CHS bookstore ($4 for adults, $2 for children and seniors.) This show is recommended for audiences of ages 6 and above.

DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCES: Dads can spend a quality night with their daughters at the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department’s 4th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dances. They will be Feb. 10 and 11. Both dances are from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st St. Cost is $10 per couple and $3 for each additional daughter. To register, call 896.5874. DATE NIGHT N HONG KONG: Bring a date and learn how to prepare a gourmet meal like you would order in the best restaurants in Hong Kong. It’s from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at Kiss Z Cook, 890 E. 116th St., Carmel. Cost is $125 per couple. Register online at www. kisszcook.com or call 815.0681. ELEGANT EVENING: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church will host its second annual Evening of Elegance at 6 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., Carmel. The event includes a three-course, candlelight dinner, a presentation titled “Live Well, Love Much and Laugh Often, live music, and a chance to renew marriage vows. Tickets are $99.95 per couple. For more information, call 846.3475.

FORST IS FEATURED AT THE ARTIST’S VINEYARD By Barbara E. Cohen Current In Carmel Each month at The Artist’s Vineyard on the courthouse square in Noblesville, owner Bobbi K. Samples features the work of a local artist, starting with a reception on the last Thursday of each month. This Thursday, about 21 oil paintings by Beth A. Forst go on display, and you’re invited to attend the reception FORST from 6 to 7:30 p.m. As befits the month ahead, with Valentine’s Day in its midst, the exhibition’s theme is “Romance,” illustrated with images of chocolate, flowers (“Larkspur with Little Reds,” $960), and landscapes by moonlight. “I like to paint what I like,” said Forst, referring to canvases depicting boxes of chocolates (“Just a Box of Chocolates,” $1,200), chocolate cakes (“Let Them Eat Cake,” $285) and dishes of ice cream with chocolate sauce. Forst and her three sons enjoyed eating the chocolate “models” after each still life was completed. “With the chocolate sundaes, we had to eat more than one after the first batch melted, of course,” the artist said.

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About three-fourths of the works were Forst said. “And these sentiments aren’t painted expressly for this expressed in the same way when we don’t show, so even if you’ve hand write notes.” seen Forst’s work before, “Love Letters” will you won’t have seen this have envelopes to open, batch, which is as fresh a handwritten flip book from the oven as the by one of her sons and cakes her family conother elements to draw sumed during the creviewers back into a ative process. handwritten world. Forst’s oil paintings on The piece is a distinct canvas, which are sufdeparture in medium, fused with strong colors if not subject matter, for and abstract energy, Forst. But the idea of love “Larkspur with are heavily influenced letters lingered all winter Little Reds” (20” x 16 ”), by artists as diverse as while she was creating the $960 Claude Monet and works for this exhibition. Mark Rothko. So with just two weeks “I go back to the before the reception, masters because I Forst dug through a think once you see treasure trove of old lettheir work, you put ters for examples, then that in your head, but asked friends and family then you put your own to send her their love twist on it,” Forst said. by mail – all of which “Let Them Eat Cake” Vincent “Van Gogh is a will be arranged in the (8” x 10”), $285 major influence because display. What could be I love his spirit.” more romantic? Forst is also unveiling a conceptual piece Barbara E. Cohen is a freelance writer who for the show, “Love Letters,” an interaccovers the arts for Current in Carmel and tive display of materials that express love teaches art history at Ivy Tech Community through handwritten notes, an art form College. Please send comments or story ideas Forst thinks is dying out. at barbara@i-writersstudio.com. “Handwriting conveys sentiments,”

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Where she likes to eat: Muldoon’s of Carmel What she likes to eat there: Anything from a tenderloin sandwich to steak, depending on my mood. My favorite dessert is banana cream pie.

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What she likes about Muldoon’s of Carmel: I love the location; it has one of the prettiest patios in the area and the people there are great. Muldoon’s of Carmel Address: 111 W. Main St. #100, Carmel Phone: 571.1319 Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday (bar only after 11 p.m.), 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

21 Directions: In a medium saucepan, heat oil on medium high. Add scallions (saving some greens for garnish) and garlic and saute until golden. Add chile powder and cumin. Saute for 1 minute. Add white beans, tomatoes, and broth. Simmer 15 minutes until liquid is slightly reduced. Stir in chicken and simmer 5 minutes more. Season with Tabasco and garnish with scallion greens. — prevention.com

Cosmopolitan Ingredients 4 parts Citron Vodka 2 parts Cointreau or Triple Sec 2 parts cranberry juice 1 part fresh lime juice Shake all four ingredients together and pour into distinctive glasses. — cosmopolitanrecipe.com

Amber Indian Restaurant Address: 12510 N. Meridian St., Carmel Phone: (866) 461.3588 Hours: Lunch — 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Dinner — 5 to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Sunday; 5 to 10 p.m. Friday through Saturday

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Even before entering Amber Indian Restaurant the unique smell of exotic Indian food is unmistakable from the parking lot. Inside, patrons sit at tables adorned with red roses while enjoying an extensive menu of traditional Indian dishes from Boti and Seekh Kebabs to Chicken Curry and Lamb Vindaloo. Since relocating to its Meridian location in October 2006, Amber Indian Restaurant has boasted authentic Indian cuisines suited to a variety of tastes. Included are a number of chicken, lamb and vegetarian dishes, which all come with rice and naan (bread) on the side. Manager Sukhy Mann says the Chicken Karahi is one of the most popular dishes. Restaurant also offers a lunch buffet as well as catering services.

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Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys Date: 9 p.m. Saturday (doors open at 8). Location: The Music Mill, 3720 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis. Tickets: $22. Web: themusicmillvenue. com.

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Prince Charming Ball Carmel Clay Parks will sponsor a Prince Charming Ball for mothers and their sons ages 2-8. Date: 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 8. Location: Monon Center’s Banquet Room. Fee is $15; pre-registration is required either online at carmelclayparks.com or in person at the Monon Center. Mardi Gras celebration, with Yats Restaurant Date: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday. Costumes encouraged. Location: The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. Tickets: $15. Phone: 253.4900. Web: thejazzkitchen.com. 86 annual Indianapolis Home Show Dates: Friday to Feb. 3. Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds’ West Pavilion and Exposition Hall, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Cost: $5 to $10, with discount coupons available at Marsh stores. th

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Carmel Symphony Orchestra CSO will present “Family Fun! … Greatest Hits for Kids.” Date: 3 p.m. Feb. 10. Location: Westfield High School, 18250 N. Union St., Westfield. Reserve tickets ($5-$20, children under 14 free) by calling the CSO office at 844.9717.

Jennifer Kirk and Friends Date: Thursday and Friday. Location: Kincaid’s at Clay Terrace, 14159 Clay Terrace Blvd. Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Featuring half-priced appetizers and drink specials for beer wine and cocktails, everyday from 3 to 7 p.m. and from 9 p.m. until closing. Phone: 575.9005 Web: kincaids.com.

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Run for Your Wife Dates: Through Feb. 3. Location: Beef & Boards Dinner Theater, 9601 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Phone: 872.9664. Web: beefandboards.com.

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Kyle Groom Date: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Location: Morty’s Comedy Joint, 3625 E. 96th St., Indianapolis. Price: $10 to $18 depending on day. Phone: 848.5500. Web: mortyscomedy.com.

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Bird Hike at Strawtown Koteewi Park Date: 9 a.m. Feb. 6. Location: Strawtown Koteewi Park, 12308 E. Strawtown Ave. Join a Naturalist and explore the park while recording the birds species there. Meet at the Taylor Center of Natural History. Cost: Free.

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Glenn Arthur Fritzlen, 88, Carmel, passed away Jan. 18, 2008. Survivors include his three daughters, Ann (Larry) Moulder of Mount Dora, Fla.; Sally (Steve) McBane of Carmel; and Maureen Gundlach of Avon; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mr. Fritzlen was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Jane, and his son, David Fritzlen. Mr. Fritzlen was born in Indianapolis to George and Anna Fritzlen on April 25, 1919 and was the youngest of four boys. He attended Arsenal Technical High School, where he graduated with honors in 1937. He earned a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from Purdue University in 1941. After graduation, he was stationed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, where he was

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Margaret Mahana, 79, of Carmel, passed away Jan. 19, 2008. She was born Margaret Wallace Lee on Jan. 17, 1929 in Midland, Texas, to Willoughby and Agnes Lee. Mrs. Mahana spent her childhood in Iowa City, Iowa. She was an excellent student, played the violin in the high school orchestra and was a member of the high school rifle squad. She graduated from City High School and continued her education at the University of Iowa. Mrs. Mahana met her future husband, Wayne Martin Mahana, in Iowa City prior to his joining the Army Air Corps. They corresponded throughout his years of service during WWII and were married after his return from duty in 1947. They were blessed with three children, Steven, Carolyn and Deborah. Mrs. Mahana was first and foremost a homemaker to her husband and three children. The family lived in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin before settling permanently in Carmel in 1966. Margaret worked for the Carmel Clay Public Library from 1968 until 1982. She also was the text book rental supervisor for Carmel High School from 1982 until 1994. Her life was filled with service to others. She served as a Den mother in the Cub Scouts and remained in touch with some of her Iowa scouts through out her life. She attended church, sang in the choir and donated hours of her time to helping others. She was a member of the Quilting club, Bridge club, Widows club and Luncheon group. She enjoyed playing bridge, tending her flower gardens and hosting family gatherings for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchild and her many dear friends. Always an Iowa Hawkeye fan, her enthusiasm for sports extended to the Carmel Greyhounds, the Indianapolis professional teams and last but not least the Green Bay Packers. Mrs. Mahana was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne, and her brother, Robert Lee. Survivors include son Steven (Brenda) Hahana; daughters Carolyn Odom, Deborah

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James William Anderson, 68, formerly of Carmel, passed away Jan. 18, 2008, in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was born on March 23, 1939, in Laurel County, Ky. to the late William and Carrie May Anderson. He is survived by his friend, Lana Miller; sons Robert and James; grandchildren Nicholas, Rachel, Parker, Peter and Jessica; sister Thelma; and brothers Danny and Jack. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Donny and Willy. Mr. Anderson was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from advertising sales with Ameritech and enjoyed his retirement years in Jupiter, Fla. He was a loving father and grandfather. His joy for life was infectious and he shared that spirit of joy with all those whose paths he crossed. Family and friends gathered Jan. 26 in Leppert Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel, 900 N. Range Line Road, Carmel. Burial followed in the Carmel Cemetery. Go to www.lerppermortuary.com to share a memory, sign the guest book or make a memorial contribution to the American Heart Association, 460 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141.

a major in the Army Air Forces and served in the European campaign of WWII. After the war, he returned to Indiana and was employed at Haynes Stellite in Kokomo for 37 years until retirement. While at Haynes, he worked in the development of heat- and corrosion-resistant metal especially for the aerospace industry. He holds three patents and contributed many more advances in the technology of the metals industry. Mr. Fritzlen served as a consultant to NASA, and was a fellow of the American Society for Materials and the American Metallurgical Society. After retirement, he taught mechanical engineering at the Kokomo campus of Purdue University from 1984 to 1992. He served on numerous committees for the Chamber of Commerce in Kokomo and St. Patrick’s Church. Mr. Fritzlen was listed in Who’s Who in America as well as Who’s Who Engineering and Technology and American Men and Women of Science. After his final retirement in 1992, he moved to Carmel, where he resided until death. While Mr. Fritzlen was considered to be at the top of his profession as a metallurgist, scientist and excellent motivational teacher, his true contributions was to his community, coworkers, students and family. Anyone that ever met Mr. Fritzlen left his presence without being enriched. He was a loving and generous person. Those who had the privilege of knowing him were truly blessed. Family and friends gathered Jan. 21, 2008 in Leppert Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel. The funeral service was in Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home and Cemetery, 2097 W. Alto Road, Kokomo, Ind. 46902. Got to www.leppertmortuary.com to share a memory, sign the guest book or make a memorial contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association, 9135 N, Meridian St., Suite B-4, Indianapolis, IN 46209-7109.

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