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By Tracy Line Current in Carmel

Not everyone can say they’ve had a machine gun pointed at their face. But not everyone is Donna Thomas.

This 81-year-old grandmother and Carmel resident has lived a life of adventure, and she has the stories to prove it. From canoe rides through the alligator-filled waters in Panama to meals with the Chinese head of government affairs, Thomas’ life has been nothing short of invigorating.

Such stories are not what you might expect from a pastor’s wife.

But it is because of her faith that Thomas has such stories to tell.

This author, missionary and founder of two non-profit organizations has dedicated her life to helping others. She has fed the poor, provided shelter to disaster victims and brought medical supplies to the sick. She’s also a pilot.

Thomas’ journey has been a long one. A native of Tulsa, Okla., she first moved to Indiana to attend Anderson College (now a university). There, she met her husband, Chuck, who was studying to be a pastor. The two graduated, married and moved to Wichita, Kan., where they founded the Pawnee Avenue Church.

“It wasn’t easy,” Thomas says, laughing. “We had no idea what we were doing.”

In 1968, while still running their church, Chuck and Donna founded a public charity, Project Partner with Christ. Through Project Partner, the Thomases led thousands of people to mission work. They bought a bus and two planes and even used a donated

CONTACT THOMAS For more information about Donna Thomas or to book her as a speaker, visit www.CVMinistries.com.

yacht to assist in their travels.

The couple was short on cash but high on a “why-not” attitude and a “can-do” spirit. And such attributes allowed them to accomplish a great deal and led to some unique experiences – like the time Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro forced them to land their plane.

For that trip, the Thomases planned to fly workgroups to Haiti and Jamaica to build a school and parsonage. The mission work went fine; the flight home didn’t. While the Thomases had filed for permission to fly through Cuban airspace, it seems Castro, in an effort to show off to German officials, changed his mind. The group was forced to land by three MiG-17s.

It took $8,000 of ransom money to get them home.

But such perilous experiences didn’t stop the Thomases.

In fact, the couple feared little and rarely turned down any opportunity.

“My husband wasn’t the kind of man to say, ‘Why would I do that?’” says Donna. “Instead he’d say, ‘Why not?’”

Another time, Chuck got lost in the Guatemalan jungle. Traveling the river with a guide, the two shored up to land in preparation for a huge storm. The guide left, leaving Chuck alone. In an effort to seek shelter from the storm, Chuck followed tribal Indians, but he eventually got lost. He spent two days wandering the snake-filled jungle, living only on the Tootsie Rolls Donna had stashed in his pocket.

All in all, Chuck and Donna traveled to almost 80 countries, leaving their mark by helping others. Chuck passed away in 1992, but Donna continues her adventures. At 81, she runs CV Ministries, a non-profit organization in Carmel, where she consults with pastors and others around the globe. This amazing woman is an author, consultant and adventurer all wrapped up in one. She’s also a great storyteller.

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It is our position that our community ect is rising from the ground, we urge our should begin to explore ways to embrace the city and not-for-profit leaders to consider impending arrival of the Michael Feinstein how our community can better take advanFoundation for the Preservation tage of this collection. Certainly and Appreciation of the Great during these troubling economic American Songbook. With the times, grand gestures and exopening of the Carmel Performing pensive undertakings are to be Arts Center in early September viewed with some skepticism. But 2010, our city will become the creative approaches to charitable beneficiary of the largest collection giving and civic mindedness will of the Great American Songbook help prepare Carmel for what will anywhere in the world. Feinstein undoubtedly be an important FEINSTEIN and his foundation’s board of direcmoment in the national spotlight. tors chose Carmel, in lieu of cities like Las The collection is expected to bring tourists, Vegas and Palm Beach, Fla. in part because both influential and novice musicians, and he believed this community would aggressignificant media coverage. Are our schools and other institutions thinking about what sively rally behind its assets. role they will play upon its arrival?

Even as the marquis building of the proj-

It is our position that we must take Barack Obama’s international popularity. great care to remember the United States As world leaders struggle with the is defined by its enemies as well as its growing international economic state friends. While we encourage of insecurity, fear mongers leaders to work aggressively will – as they have in the past to improve and maintain the – use panic and uncertainty to image of the United States as usurp our liberties. And while a friend to all free nations, we it would be beneficial, perhaps must also be a beacon to those in the short-term, to stroke who stand aggressively against Chavez’s ego by pandering to oppression. his socialist rhetoric, much of Recently, Venezuelan the world looks to the United CHAVEZ President Hugo Chavez enStates and its almost 250-yearcouraged the United States to join old democracy to guide them through his so-called 21st Century Socialism their own tumultuous waters. Certainly, Movement. Chavez’s remarks come as it is good to be a friend to many. But at times, it is equally important to be an he attempts to advance his own brand enemy to a few. of dictatorship by co-opting President

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least, a healthy fear of failure. Another is t seems we are all talking about the a dauntless mindset about achieving outeconomy – or at least blaming it – comes (regardless of how that is defined). more than ever. And that’s certainly There are many dangers that are likeunderstandable. It is one of the rare wise common to all fledgling enterprises. entities in which we all participate.

Certainly, a lack of capital, Whether we are employed or vision, responsiveness or talent unemployed, rich or poor, all come to mind. But let young or old, or anything me add to that list: fatigue. in between, we are all parSuccessful startups persevere ticipants in the economy. without exhaustion. It is no Manipulated by government simpler or more difficult for a oversight or left unfettered, successful entrepreneur than a the way in which we build, failed one; but the successful accumulate and distribute one somehow pushed off fatigue resources (the economy) has a until its objectives were met. profound impact on the way Franklin Delano Roosevelt we see ourselves and others. said, “We have nothing to fear Over the last two decades but fear itself.” Certainly he or so, I’ve spent a good part Terry did not mean we should not of my life sponsoring new Anker fear the impressive Nazi war companies – or rescuing old machine. I think it might be ones – as they venture off to an appropriate interpretation to say we find their way in the world. Routinely, shouldn’t give up the fight until we’ve people ask for the magic formula to fought it. Entrepreneurs achieve success success in startups. I wish I had it. by running through the finish line, not Sometimes it is an especially important by losing confidence in the 23rd mile. or impressive idea. Sometimes it is an especially important or impressive inTerry Anker is an associate editor of Current dividual. But in each successful startup, Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at there are common denominators. One terry@currentincarmell.com. is an enormous passion for success – or

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DEFINING ‘HEALTH’

ably resulted in a better outcome. ou know how to spell it, but Health is also defined as possessing a can you define it? low risk of developing a chronic disease.

The curious thing is being Low-risk individuals are most likely healthy means different things aware of their family medical history to different people. And that’s and personal risk factors and part of the problem as it relates are actively taking steps to to improving the health status improve their health. This is of Americans, which is a key likely a small percentage of the element in healthcare reform. population.

Some people define health What are your thoughts as not using the healthcare on this topic? Is it responsystem. In other words, if you sible to sit back and wait for don’t spend healthcare dolWashington to propose new lars, you must be healthy. I models for healthcare access, would argue that many define quality and finance, without health in this manner to avoid considering the role we each having to go to the physician. can play? If we are serious Hoosier common sense says about fixing the healthcare ignorance is not bliss.

Sue system, shouldn’t we start Others define health as the Finkam inside our own heads and absence of illness. These folks homes? If we make better food may or may not be under choices, exercise and are vigilant about a physician’s care and can perform all monitoring our health status, we will daily living activities without difficulty.

Unfortunately, many adults have unidenti- become part of the solution.

Is dinner tonight to soon to start? fied or untreated risk factors – such as high glucose, high cholesterol or high blood pressure – that are creating havoc inside the Sue Finkam is interested in making a differbody. Left unchecked, these risk factors will ence in the community through healthy conversation. You can participate in the concreate illness and result in high healthcare versation by posting a comment on her blog costs, when early detection and treatment at www.youarecurrent.com. would have been less expensive and prob-

FROM THE BACKSHOP this plan portends unhealthy results The Obama administration and Congress have fired a massive shot across the bow that they plan to pass major healthcare legislation without allowing reasonable hearings or full disclosure. Such a measure has no place in a budget debate.

Using procedural rules to accelerate the measure and avoid hearings – and debate – is a clear violation of the Constitutional process. Look, President Barack Obama’s camp doesn’t want to know what you have to say, and it doesn’t care. Again, we must ask: Change?

••• “Whoops! What I meant was ... ” - Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) is heavily promoting taxing the contentious bonuses for executives at bailed-out insurance giant AIG, some of whose top dogs live in (get this!) the Constitution State. You may recall this is the same guy who put language in the $787 billion stimulus bill that permitted the recompense of $165 million in taxpayer-subsidized bonuses.

Apparently, he believes we all were born yesterday.

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Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg A numbers game, really - Let’s see if we get this correct: Obama isn’t quite so focused on the stock market – in which $11 trillion of pensions, investments and 401(k)s have been obliterated – but he DOES notice the independent polls showing shrinking support for his policies. The key number was 65 percent when he took office, and as of last week it had dropped to 56 percent. So far, Obama’s administration has been characterized by two main programs: the stimulus spending and bank bailouts. But polls indicate problems with each pillar of his package. We know our nation basically is detached, but how does one explain the polling that shows support for his stimulus plan but believes it won’t work? Gotta go, “American Idol” is on.

READERS’ VIEWS CRISIS CALLS FOR OPEN-MINDEDNESS Editor:

I was dismayed to read your editorial titled “His Lord’s Financial Services” in the March 10 issue of Current in Carmel. To say religious institutions should not offer financial advice is a bit narrow-minded.

In today’s world, financial guidance is more important than ever. Religious institutions are made up of people – including financial professionals very capable of offering advice. By offering free guidance, these institutions provide cost-effective

education to those in need.

If part of that education includes asking participants to contribute to a religious organization, then wonderful. Religious institutions fund and support many social services, reducing the burden on taxpayers to care for those less fortunate. Isn’t it better to teach sharing rather than selfishness? Wasn’t it greed that got us into this mess in the first place?

Sandy Beck Carmel

IN-VITRO DESERVES ANOTHER LOOK Editor:

We are writing in response to Danielle Wilson’s March 10 column on in-vitro fertilization (“In-Vitro Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be”).

Danielle, your concern for your friends who are trying to conceive is clear, and we’re sure they’re grateful for your support at a challenging time.

A woman may have to take several medications to prepare for treatment, but referring to her body as a “pharmaceutical bazaar” isn’t fair to her or to the process.

You have also referenced the number of embryos transferred back to the woman after fertilization. While the case of the woman in California who gave birth to octuplets has raised awareness about IVF

and multiple births, this is highly unusual.

Guidelines from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine are clear about the number of embryos recommended for transfer based on age and other factors.

IVF is expensive and emotionally challenging, and many couples need more than one cycle of treatment to achieve a pregnancy. Fertility centers understand this, and many offer a refund program to make multiple cycles of treatment more affordable.

To everyone who walks the fertility journey, we offer our praise for their steadfast desire to be parents.

Brad Bopp M.D., Robert Colver, M.D., Laura Reuter M.D. Midwest Fertility Specialists

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ST. VINCENT EXPANDS – The St. Vincent Physician Network has partnered with Fishers Family Physicians to deliver exemplary family-centered care for all Hamilton County communities. Under the new alliance, the Fishers practice will become part of the St. Vincent Physician Network. St. Vincent Physician Network will remain at 11845 Allisonville Rd. in Fishers, and it will also serve patients at its second location at 9660 E. 146th St. in Noblesville.

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and after the little ones are in bed. (This is hen I first became a stayimportant because if you’re like me, you’ll at-home mom, the transifeel guilty for sticking your honey with tion was really hard. I was kids after he’s been at work all day.) used to having 10 hours Another great time is on the weekends, a day to myself while a because you have your husband wonderful lady cared for my to watch the kids, and he can son. Sure, most of that time was enjoy Daddy Time before or filled with work, but if I needed after your Mommy Time. No to run by the bank, go to the guilt. If you are a morning doctor or sit alone in my car and person, you can try getting up inhale a milkshake, I could do before the family and having it without any logistical difficulsome Mommy Time, but that’s ties. So for the first six months super hard to do consistently at home, I felt like I did nothing because you never know when except watch and worry about you’ll have a croupy kid or snormy three little ones, losing along ing spouse. the way my sense of self.

Now that you’ve made the I had no time to work out, time, what should you do? For to pursue hobbies, or even to Danielle me, it really doesn’t matter as shower. Then, an epiphany. It Wilson long as I have no responsibility wasn’t that I didn’t have the whatsoever. Sometimes I organize time, but rather, that I wasn’t a Girls Night out with friends and we go to making the time. a local restaurant for appetizers and drinks.

Bottom line, you will not survive as a Other times, I just drive to Target and walk stay-at-home if you don’t find a way to incorporate Mommy Time. And by Mommy the aisles. Recently, my Mommy Time consists of zoning out to HGTV or the Travel Time, I don’t mean scrubbing the toilet Channel alone in my bedroom with comwhile your kids are at school. Mommy plete control of the remote. (Lame, I know, Time is time for yourself, during which but I look forward to it all day, and as long as you do things that enrich your personal, I’m not dealing with kids or dinner or homespiritual, emotional and/or physical life. work, I’m thoroughly happy.)

Examples include going tankini shopping, If you’re really efficient, you could use meeting a girlfriend for cosmos, reading Mommy Time to exercise, boosting both your the “Twilight” saga (amazing, BTW), and sanity and sveltness levels in one fell swoop. crocheting a scarf. Activities not included The point is you have to make time for in Mommy Time are vacuuming, talkyourself and stick to it. Otherwise, you’ll ing with your husband, attending a PTO meeting or tutoring. Think “me time,” not become more susceptible to the bitterness and envy we stay-at-home moms are apt “us time” or “family time.” to feel toward our husbands and working When can you enjoy Mommy Time? friends, whose time is – if not completely Naptime is the obvious choice, except their own – at least not at the mercy of a you are housebound and usually have potty-training toddler who thinks the ficus more pressing domestic demands at hand. needs further “watering.”

Mother’s Day Out may be another ideal Peace out. option, but if you’re like me, you still have one or two children at home, so it’s pretty Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and conmuch worthless. The best time, then, for tributing columnist. You may e-mail her at doing things for yourself is probably in danielle@currentincarmel.com. the evening when your husband is home

By Lily Tsay Current in Carmel

When Just Trucks owner Todd Slavin saw the sales at his truck accessories store drop from 10 percent to 50 percent in just four months, he said, he couldn’t just sit there and watch the ship go down.

So he transformed a quarter of his 6,000-square-foot location into a convenience store.

Attached to Just Trucks, which sells everything from truck bedliners to pinstriping to security, is a Qwk Mart, offering everything from Krispy Kreme donuts to lottery tickets and gum. And both are owned by Slavin, with his brother, Jay, managing the convenience store.

Since its opening early last month, Qwk Mart’s sales have increased by the day.

“One-hundred percent of the Just Trucks customers converge to Qwk Mart while we’re installing (accessories),” Slavin said. “And a tremendous amount of Qwk Mart customers at least walk through the Just Trucks side.”

Slavin said he knew he had to change direction after Just Trucks’ record plummet. In his 11 years running the store, Slavin said the period from last August

to this March was the worst ever – worse even than the months following Sept. 11.

“We were into the $4plus gasoline,” he said, “From that into the election, to the economy sliding...”

“I (was) staring out the window as we were going broke, watching thousands of cars go SLAVIN by right at the intersection,” Slavin said. “And I said we cannot be at this prime of a corner (96th Street and Michigan Road) right off the interstate and not capitalize on the traffic.”

Slavin said he considered numerous methods to revive the business, including various customer niches – from selling remote control cars to opening a liquor store.

“I couldn’t come up with anything people needed,” he said, “So I thought, ‘What about something they don’t need.

What about convenience – Coke and smokes?’”

Slavin, who has already run five or six businesses, said if something isn’t working, business owners need to take a different approach.

“Think outside the box,” he said. “Be creative. Don’t go down with the ship.

Failing is not an option.”

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his bullet-point column was actually written immediately after Mayor Jim Brainard announced the Keystone Project. I was going to the City Council meeting, but alas – I didn’t. Do I regret that decision? You bet. Some of this will seem dated, but most still has meaning.

tions since the project began, along with some assorted Carmel-centric opinions.

• Our house is two blocks east of Keystone on 106th Street. I was going to continue an update on living in the mess – the out-of-the-way trips, etc. – but that horse has been beaten.

• I don’t believe we can make one single company the scapegoat for things going wrong.

• The Arts & Design District statues are a good idea that went overboard. I am willing to bet, on any given day – with the exception of the workers – there are more statues than actual people in the District.

• After living in Carmel for 40 years, I was shocked to hear Keystone divided the city.

• Keystone was one of the main reasons Carmel has grown as it has. Subdivisions were born because of Keystone.

• The idea and construction Roundabouts: we face may be the best idea • They are too small. Example: since sliced bread. Crotchety Nancy Blondin Hazel Dell. is a little uneasy.

Crotchety Old Broad • Most are painted in “artist • Cost: $90 million seems like a mode” – you interpret what lot of money, but I doubt the the arrows mean! Great example: Penn proposed plan can be carried out at that Road and Old Meridian Street. The arrow price! (I am sorry to have been right.) going west on Penn looks like you could • This is not just a construction project, go left. Be careful. but an ongoing expense for taxpayers • Finally, being retired, my husband, Roger, (upkeep, etc). and I only use them during non-rush • Actually, my first thought was, “I think hours. Thank you!

‘My Man Mitch’ danced all the way to the statehouse.” The state saved a bundle!

Nancy Blondin is a Carmel resident and • I hope when it’s finished, I can actually the former head of the Carmel Chamber of get on Keystone from 106th Street. I feel Commerce. You may e-mail her at a problem in Crotchety’s future. info@currentincarmel.com.

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his year, the S.S. Indianapolis Survivor Group celebrates the 64th anniversary of the sinking of the famous ship that transported the atomic bomb that effectively ended WW II. Fewer than 70 of the 317 survivors of that disaster are still alive. And the locally based Survivors Group is hosting many of these for the eighth successive year the weekend of June 4-7.

Many of the Danny survivors cannot afford to travel to O’Malia Central Indiana on their own. So the ADOPT A SURVIVOR program was started by the organizing committee. To date, for the June 4-7 weekend, they’ve raised about $7000, but they still need $12,000.

The local organizing committee is an annual participant in CarmelFest and the July 4 CarmelFest Parade.

During this June’s Reunion Weekend,

DONATE You can donate any amount you wish. The monies go directly to help to defray the costs of meals, lodging, local ground transportation and so forth for our rapidly disappearing WW II heroes.

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At the U.S. Senior Open, volunteers reg Norman, Tom Watson and are treated royally and can expect to see Fuzzy Zoeller are giants in the legendary golf. Don’t forget the captivatworld of golf. The threesome, ing scenery, perfect summer weather and along with another 153 of the maybe a glimpse of a famous celebrity or world’s best pro and amateur two. But wait … there’s more. golfers, will be in Carmel for When not working the rethe 2009 U.S. Senior Open quired 3-4 hour shifts, volunGolf Championship July 27 teers will receive a pass allowing through August 2. entry to all seven days of nailCarmel restaurants, hotels biting championship golf. A and shops will be abuzz as an volunteer kick-off party, includanticipated crowd of 150,000 ing the band Five Easy Pieces, descends upon our proud city. will perform prior to the start Carmel and the Crooked Stick of the tournament. The party Golf Club are expected to roll is a great way to meet other out the red carpet and enjoy the volunteers and experience the national spotlight. growing excitement prior to the The CarmelCan! Web site tournament. has listed the 2009 U.S. Senior Jeff Volunteers are asked to Open Golf Championship for cover the $125 uniform fee, well over a year as a unique volWorrell which includes two shirts, a unteer opportunity. When first windbreaker, a hat or visor, a water bottle, posted, it seemed forever away. However, a commemorative pin and meals while with the break in the weather, organizers working. realize July is just around the corner.

Consider it good exercise. Consider Our community has responded well to the call for the 3,000 volunteers needed to it your civic duty. Consider it pull off the event smoothly and seamlessly. fun. Call 317-571-USGA or visit www.2009ussenioropen.com to join the Those of you that have signed up to take volunteer ranks and become an ambassatickets, guide players, assist the gallery, dor for Carmel! carry standard-bearers and sell programs will join fellow volunteers from 32 states and five countries. However, organizers are Jeff Worrell is a local business owner. He recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with launching that final push for the last 200 Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at volunteers needed to host the largest golf jworrell@advantagemedical.com event EVER in the state of Indiana.

S.S. INDIANAPOLIS ADOPT A SURVIVOR NEEDS HELP

Send check or money order to: U.S.S. Indianapolis Survivors Organization Adopt A Survivor Program 412 N. Alabama St. # 305 Indianapolis., IN 46204 Tax Exempt Number: 35 181 4592 IRS 501-C Phone: (if questions) 317-972-6987 And tell ‘em you found out about this from Danny O’Malia and Current in Carmel.

the attending survivors and family members will celebrate at an evening event at the Jamison Inn at (10201 N. Meridian St. In Indianapolis). They’ll also attend the Mount Comfort Air show and participate in a memorial program at the Survivors’ Memorial in White River State Park.

Danny O’Malia is a Carmel resident. You may e-mail him at dannyomalia@gmail.com

CHS STUDENTS HEADED TO INTERNATIONAL FINALS Current’s own Maddi Bourgerie has advanced from the state DECA competition to the international competition next month in Anaheim, Calif. Bourgerie is among 28 international finalists from Carmel High School.

DECA, as described on its Web site, is “an international association of high school and college students studying marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality and marketing sales and service.” At CHS, every marketing student is automatically enrolled in DECA, though the competitions are optional.

Bourgerie placed third in her event, Entrepreneurship Written, which requires a 30-page business and marketing plan and 15-minute prepared presentation to judges at the competition. Her business plan, she explains, is for “a bakery in

downtown Carmel … where you could order pies, cookies, or brownies.”

“The biggest aspect I had to present to the judges was the location in the Arts & Design District and how great it is, and that definitely set me apart from the other competitors,” she said.

The other CHS students qualifying for the international competition are Brian Bates, Andrew Burke, Timothy Chai, Michael Cheng, Michael Courtney, Alyson Endicott, Heather Fitzpatrick, Megan Fraser, Michael Goldberg, BOURGERIE Trent Huckstep, Joey Kelner, Tricia Kennelly, Daniel Kim, Lily Lannon, Molly Longest, Mackenzie McCanna, Hollyn Meador, Erin Meyer, Kristen Neher, Ansel Nalin, Logan Patterson, Karen Rans, Logan Rosenberg, Jimmy Rizkalla, Mallory St. Claire, Jaimie Walker and Mike Zervic.

Based on the total points earned by CHS participants, the school placed second in the state competition.

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By Brandie Bohney Current in Carmel

Remember forming lines in grade school? I do. That’s when I learned what parallel meant. My first-grade class always had gym and lunch with the other first-grade class, so when we lined up outside the classroom doors, our teachers would say, “Please keep the two lines parallel.”

That kind of structure is necessary when leading 50 or 60 six- and seven-year-olds through a school.

It is also necessary in writing.

Parallel structure: When using words or phrases in the same way in a list or a sentence, you have to set them up in the same way; they must be the same syntactically.

Did I lose you at syntactically?

Here’s a simple example to show you what I mean: The dogs run, jump, and played. Can you hear the Sesame Street song, “One of These Things is Not Like the Others”? I can. That sentence shows poor parallel structure because the verbs run, jump, and played are not all in the same tense; they’re not the same syntactically. That’s an obvious example.

When setting up a list within a sentence, each item in that list must be structured in the same way. If the first structure begins with a past-tense verb, the following items must do so, as well. If the first item is a clause, the rest must follow suit.

Take this sentence, for example: Jenny went to the conference with the expectation of being served bad food, being required to wear a name badge, and a shabby hotel room.

If you take out the food and badge clauses, the sentence makes sense (Jenny went to the conference expecting a shabby hotel room.), but with everything in place as it is, the struc-

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‘SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN’ AT CHS – Tickets are on sale April 1-2 and again after Spring Break for Carmel High School’s spring musical, “Singin’ in the Rain.”

Tickets, priced from $8-15, will be sold at the high school bookstore on school days from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Individuals interested in patron tickets should call Mary Eaton, Carmel High School performing arts secretary, at 317846-7721, ext. 7085. The cast includes Anna Mowery, who will play the role of Zelda Zanders; Carrie Barnthouse, who will portray Kathy Seldon; Julia Bonnett as Lina Lamont, Chris Ramirez as R.F. Simpson, Kyle Straub as Don Lockwood, Phil Kirk as Cosmo Brown, Sarah Donaldson as Dora Bailey, Jessamyn Anderson as Miss Dinsmore, Bridgette Carter as the wardrobe mistress and Karaline Feller as the hairdresser.

CHS PLANETARIUM SHOW – Tickets are on sale for Carmel High School’s presentation of “The Night Sky” March 28 at 7 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. in the school planetarium. The presentation will show the constellations and bright stars of late winter and early spring.

Members of the CHS Astronomy Club will help the audience identify celestial objects. The show is supported by a grant from the Carmel Clay Education Foundation.

CARMEL STUDENTS WIN STATE HONORS - Several Carmel High School theatre and drama students earned honors at the three-day Indiana State Thespian Conference earlier this month at the University of Indianapolis. Carmel High’s presentation of “For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls” earned fourth-place honors. The tech-challenge team placed first overall and won the top award for theatre curtain folder. Team members are Natalie Cappucci, Matthew Crocker and Sam Spoerle. Individual winners were Jowi Estava, best of category, short films; Katie Cooprider, superior, scenic design; Sarah Donaldson, superior, experienced monologue; Rohan Dharan and Michael Wright, excellent, experienced acting duet; Karaline Feller, excellent, experienced monologue; Caroline McCaulay, excellent, novice monologue; and Katie Teal, excellent, experienced monologue.

ture isn’t correct. The sentence should read something like: Jenny went to the conference with the expectation of bad food, a required name badge, and a shabby hotel room. Or Jenny went to the conference with the expectation of being served bad food, being required to wear a name badge, and being placed in a shabby hotel room. Personally, I like the first correction better; it’s more concise.

Correlative conjunctions are a trick when it comes to parallel structure sometimes. You may recall that correlative conjunctions are the two-part conjunctions like either-or, neither-nor and not only-but also. They require parallelism: What follows either must be the same form as what follows or, and so on. My favorite example of faulty parallelism with correlative conjunctions is one I’m sure you’ve heard or even used yourself: Either you do it or not. Not is an adverb; you do it is a clause. They are not the same syntactically. The correction is Either you do it or you don’t. Scads of people make this mistake, and I think in casual conversation it’s very forgivable. But not so much in any sort of written document that should be proofread.

I feel it’s only fair to mention that parallel structure is an aspect of grammar that many people find difficult to identify at all, much less correct. Just being aware of how you structure things in lists and other similar constructions in sentences is the biggest hurdle. Once you get over that one, the rest is just keeping the lines straight on the way to gym class.

Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher who developed a mastery-learning system of teaching grammar to high school seniors. If you have a grammar-related question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

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There is concern when treating musculoskeletal problems during pregnancy, because X-rays obviously need to be avoided.

A good clinician should be able to diagnose most of these problems without an X-ray. MRIs and other forms of advanced imaging are sometimes needed to confirm a diagnosis, so foot problems are often treated without a definite diagnosis to avoid putting the fetus at risk.

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You don’t have to be barefoot AND pregnant to cause harm to your feet. Either one adds stress to the feet for different reasons. With pregnancy comes weight gain and, typically, swelling in the feet (most commonly in the third trimester). The stress on the feet from added weight can result in multiple foot ailments including:

ailments listed above. Stress fractures may be immobilized. Ingrown toenails are typically treated in the same manner as in non-pregnant patients.

Added stress from weight is not the only cause for discomfort in the feet during pregnancy. Many women suffer from significant swelling in the feet, especially during the third trimester. This causes much frustration when putting on shoes.

It is highly advised that pregnant women have their shoe size checked throughout pregnancy. Pay attention to the width and depth of the toe box, not just the length.

Swelling can be controlled with a compression hose, but rest and elevation, along with routine exercise to keep the fluid pumping through your system, is the best way to control this common problem.

Remember: You don’t have to live with foot pain just because you are pregnant.

There are many ways to safely treat these problems without putting you or your baby at risk.

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The next time you’re picking out tomatoes, you might want to think orange.

A study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry demonstrated that the anti-oxidant lycopene in certain orangecolored tomatoes, called tangerine tomatoes, is more available to the body than in red tomatoes. According to Steven Schwartz, PhD, a professor of food science and technology at Ohio State

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NATIONAL BANK OPENING - Mayor Jim Brainard and Carmel Chamber of Commerce President Mo Merhoff were on hand last week to celebrate the opening of the National Bank of Indianapolis location in the Village of West Clay.

Founder Mickey Maurer said the new bank, located at 2410 Harleston St. in Carmel, shows Hamilton County residents the bank really cares about them.

“This branch, of all branches, is the loveliest location,” he said. “It’s perfect for what we do.” Pictured (left to right): Phil Roby, Maurer, Tim Haak, Brainard and Merhoff.

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AlphaGraphics (12955 Old Meridian St. in Carmel) is offering job seekers a complimentary set of 25 resume copies, 25 sheets of blank paper for cover letters and 25 matching envelopes. This is a limited time offer for out-of-work-residents.

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LOOKING FOR WORK/NEW EMPLOYEES? - Send your abbreviated resume (in the format below) to hire@currentincarmel.com and we will feature it without your name. Companies are encouraged to e-mail us (again, hire@currentincarmel.com) to express interest in any featured candidate. We will send all company information to the candidate, who is free to contact the employer if interested.

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So what do spider monkeys and this The answer depends on the particular mule have in common? Both mule. create a first-mover advantage by springing While in Idaho on a to action first. recent business trip, the person The story of this courageous I was meeting shared a story (or crazy) mule and the picture about a mountain lion that of a spider monkey leaping at threatened to attack a couple your face present a lesson that while they were riding a mule could easily apply to today’s in the Wyoming countryside. marketplace. Don’t wait; act first.

As the story goes – and who The economy is presenting busiknows if it is true or not – the nesses a whole new set of chalcouple was riding along when lenges. Doing things the same the mountain lion emerged old way, even if you are a mounfrom nowhere, poised to tain lion, is a great way to lose. attack. Without hesitation, Take a lesson from the mule: the mule bucked the riders Take bold steps and be sure and assaulted the lion. Caught David Cain you are the first to act. Now is completely off guard, the lion Marketing not the time to continue the quickly became the victim. status quo. It is time to tackle Let’s assume this is a true your challenges head on, to go at them like story. There is a new winner in this battle a spider monkey. Remember, crazy and because the mule acted first. When he courageous really aren’t so different – both saw the mountain lion, he immediately are considered bold behaviors. took action. He acted to save his own life, and by coincidence, the lives of his travel David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital companions. media and online marketing company in The spider monkey is also known for Carmel. David welcomes your questions or its quick movements. A spider monkey comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com. is a scary proposition, as it can lunge

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DISPATCHES BUSINESS NETWORKING – The Carmel Alumni Business Networking group will meet April 1 at Dooley O’Tooles, 160 E. Carmel Dr. The group offers shared business contacts to expand your cliental, an idea-exchange to enhance your sales, and opportunities to reunite with your fellow classmates. It meets every first and third Wednesday.

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My writer’s block just means I I think sometimes I have wasn’t looking for them. writer’s block because I become Do you have days during which you are blind to inspiration. oblivious to the wonderful things going on A group of psychologists once conin your midst? Don’t let the grind of real life ducted an experiment in which subjects blind you to these things. Life is too short were asked to watch a group of basketball and too rich for that. Let’s sharpen our players passing a ball rapidly amongst themselves. The subjects were told to make senses and look for inspiration every day. note of anything unusual they saw during Kent Burns is a Carmel resident, investor and cothe timed event. During the experiment, founder of CrossConfirm. He is also a professional a lady carrying an umbrella walked across speaker and author of What’s Your Why? He can the far end of the gymnasium. Later, a be reached at kent@currentincarmel.com. person wearing a gorilla suit did the same.

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Jews who Jesus helped. The story of the y favorite passage of scripCenturion’s sick servant in Luke 7:1-9 tells ture has to be Luke 2:1-14 us Jesus checks only for faith, not an ID, – the Christmas story. when we cry out for help. The story of the “And it came to pass … ” bleeding woman in Luke 8:42-48 tells us and “on Earth peace, good Jesus feels each one of us, individually. will toward men.” Beautiful.

Luke reports how Jesus raised The most elegantly written of the widow’s son in Luke 7:14, the four Gospels, Luke’s name is and brought back to life Jarius’s not in the Gospel as its author, daughter in Luke 8:40-56. but unmistakable evidence exists Luke’s investigation produces that Luke and Acts were written rich, powerful and exclusive secby the same person. Both are tions of parables (Luke 10:1 to addressed to Luke’s probably18:14, 19:1-28). Luke notes, as Roman patron Theophilos, and do all the Gospels, that at the Paul mentions his “dear friend Cross it was a Roman Centurion Luke, the doctor” in Colossians – a Gentile – who observed after 4:14 and “fellow worker” in Christ’s death, “Surely this was a Philemon 24. righteous man,” i.e., the son of Luke, a non-Jew, was perGod. fectly positioned to tell the story Bob Walters It is Luke who tells the story of of Jesus to the Gentiles. He was Spirituality two men who encounter Jesus on obviously trained in classical the Road To Emmaus, giving us Greek culture, and he possessed a scholar’s sense of investigation and viewed the name of just one man, Cleopas. Why? Because, as my scholar friend Dr. Israel with an outsider’s perspective.

George Bebawi reminds, according to Tradition tells us Luke was one of “the St. Jerome and Origen of Alexandria, the 72” Jesus sent out in Luke 10:1-24. We other one was Luke himself. don’t know how Luke first came into the company of Jesus, but his carefully researched Gospel bears both great similarity Bob Walters (rlwcom@aol.com) encourages to, and striking differences from, the other fellow Christians to re-read the Gospels during Lent. It’s amazing what you forget when it’s Synoptics. been a couple of years. Next week: John.

Luke is rich with stories of the non-

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PREPARING THE BUBBLY - According to the Champagne Wines Information Bureau ( www.champagne.com), champagne should be refrigerated for no longer than 2-3 hours before serving, in order to preserve the best taste and bouquet. Open the bottle correctly by slanting it at a 45 degree angle away from yourself and guests. Then, with a thumb on the cork, untwist and loosen the wire muzzle. Grasp the cork firmly, twist the bottle slowly and let the pressure help push out the cork. Allow a light and merry pop.

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Relate art to room elements

Although picture hanging allows for personal creativity, it needs to be aesthetically pleasing. The No. 1 rule to remember is the size of the art should be relative to the size of the wall. Smaller pieces look best on narrow walls; larger pieces or groups of frames Vicky Earley are best on expanDesign sive walls.

In addition, art needs to reflect furniture size. For instance, a picture frame over a sofa should not exceed the width of the sofa. And let the height of the furniture piece determine the height of the art. The base of the frame should be no more than eight inches above the top of the piece of furniture.

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joyed. Start with its center five feet from the floor, and adjust it to your preference.

Avoid the temptation to simply wham a nail into the wall! It really does make a difference when the appropriate hanging device (based on the composition of your walls and the weight of your art) is used.

Lay it out on the floor first

The simplest way to create a grouping is on the floor. This gives you the chance to arrange and rearrange without making holes in walls. Craft paper cut to the size of the piece or collection and taped in place can be the most useful tool in establishing the ultimate position.

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Step back and look at the arrangement.

Make sure you balanced the heavier and lighter pieces, as well as color spread throughout the grouping. How do the frames look next to each other? Rearrange

until you feel the group is visually balanced.

Think of a wall arrangement as one large picture For a display with impact, start with your largest frames in the center as a focal point. From there, surround them with smaller frames for a balanced grouping.

Create uniform space between each piece.

Your home is an expression of who you are, and your walls are your own personal gallery. They should reflect your interests, personality and memories. Fill a wall with the faces of those you love, or of the places you have traveled.

Remember, what you choose to frame can be as grand as an original oil painting or as simple as a handwritten note. Art is about you and what you hold dear.

Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol.com.

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KEEP IT COOL - The larger the ice cube, the slower it melts. A few days in advance of a party, make two big ice cubes. One method to do this is by cutting off the tops of milk or juice containers, washing them, filling them with water and the putting them in the freezer. Use one cube when you first put the punch out; use th other for a later refill. Another option is to prepare the ice cubes (large or small) with the same juice that goes into the punch. That will keep the punch cool without diluting it.

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As the song goes, “When you’re a Jet, you’re a Jet all the way.” For Carmel High School graduate Amanda Brantley, who is performing in the Indianapolis Civic Theatre’s “West Side Story” this weekend, “all the way” means all the way to BRANTLEY Broadway.

Brantley hopes to make her mark on the Great White Way one day, but for now, she’s happy to have landed the role of “Jet girl,” one of the ensemble players aligned with the “American” boys of the Jets gang. It’s her first time performing in a musical, although she has been on stage as a dancer before. She was thrilled to get the part.

“It’s a great learning experience, because in a musical like ‘West Side Story,’ you have to be just as good a singer as a dancer,” she said. “You put all your skills into the experience.”

Brantley started dancing when she was three years old, learning classical ballet, tap, jazz, modern and hip-hop dance at the Jordan Academy of Dance at Butler

University. She recently began studying Latin and ballroom dancing, styles that have come in handy in the musical.

She plans to attend Ball State University to major in dance starting this fall, having deferred college for a year for ankle surgery and to explore opportunities like the Civic Theatre’s current production.

The Civic Theatre ensemble began rehearsals in January, working on the choreography – which Brantley calls “intricate.”

And although making her musical debut on a repaired ankle might sound like a lot of pressure, Brantley is handling it like a seasoned professional.

Barbara E. Cohen covers the arts for the Current community newspapers. Please send comments or story ideas to barbara@i-writersstudio.com.

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Olive oil, arguably the most-used oil in the world, is extracted from tree-ripened olives. Extra virgin, virgin, super fine and fine are the most common varieties. All are made using a cold-press method (without heat or chemicals).

Canola oil is made from rapeseed. It has a high smoking point and is best for frying.

Corn oil comes from the germ of corn kennels. It has a high smoking point and a neutral or bland flavor. It is an all-purpose oil used in most kitchens.

Sesame oil is very aromatic, with a distinct flavor and strength depending on its variety (light or dark). The light variety is usually preferred for frying and lighter applications. The dark is made from toasted sesame seeds, producing a strong flavor better suited for sauces and dressings.

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TRUFFLE FRIES • 2 each Russet potatoes washed and dried • 1 qt. canola oil • Salt and pepper • 1 small bottle truffle oil Preheat Canola oil in a fryer or sauce pot to 375 degrees (only fill the vessel halfway to guard against spills or fire). While the oil is heating, cut potatoes into ¼ inch batons (skin on).

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very robust and distinct flavors used for finishing dishes. They can easily overpower a dish or mild-flavored food ingredient, even certain types of fish and meat.

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Growing up in Chicago, Roselli’s founder Steve Roselli developed high standards for pizza. And after spending his college years at Indiana University, he was unsatisfied with the pizza in the state. He founded Roselli’s with a passion for authentic, Chicagostyle pizza. At its location on 106th St. and Michigan Avenue, Roselli’s serves Chicago-style deep-dish pizza to residents of Zionsville and Carmel.

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Ingredients: • 1 lb. angel-hair noodles • 3 tbsp. vegetable oil • 12 oz. chicken pieces • 8 oz. broccoli • 1 bunch scallions chopped • 3 tbsp. freshly grated ginger root • 6 oz. shiitake mushrooms thinly sliced • 3 tbsp. minced garlic • Pinch of salt and pepper • 2 tbsp. sesame oil Directions: Boil noodles al-dente, drain and set aside. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet, or

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‘Wrinkled Rebellion’ Opening Night March 27 is opening night for “The Wrinkled Rebellion,” the latest production by Westfield community theatre group Main Street Productions. Written by a Brownsburg resident, the play is a comedy about an uprising in a state nursing home. Join the hilarity Friday or Saturday night at 7:30 at the Westfield Playhouse on S.R. 32 in Eagletown. The show will run for three consecutive weekends.

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‘St. John Passion’ St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church (10655 Haverstick Rd. in Carmel) will present Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. John Passion March 29 at 3 p.m.

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Players have opened the first production in the Live Theatre for Kids 2009 series: “Sleeping Beauty.” This classic fairy tale, made popular by the Brothers Grimm, centers around a beautiful princess, who receives generous gifts from the good fairies in the kingdom at her christening. The role of Princess Melisande is played by Noblesville High School senior Chelsea McLean, with the king played by Jami Keck and the queen by Karen Webb. Mathew deGuzman, Jill Kelly, Kate Goetzinger, Sally Mitchell, Michael Dauer and Callie L.N. Johnson round out the cast. The production runs through March 28 on Frididays at 10 a.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For reservations, call 317-872-9664. For more information, visit www.beefandboards.com.

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DISPATCHES COOL TUNES - What better than a simple, oldfashioned fan to beat the harshness of summer heat? How about a notso-simple, not-so-oldfashioned battery-operated fan with an integrated MP3 player? Now we are talking, aren’t we? The Indoor Outdoor Fan with MP3 Speakers, apparently, cares for your mental as well as physical needs - so you can look cool while the fan is belting out the latest from the Jonas Brothers through its 3-inch speakers.

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GOOD FOR GAMERS - What was once generally thought of as noncompatible could play nice in the future thanks to the XCM Cross Fire Adapter. This peripheral – which will be released for the Xbox 360 in due time – will enable PS3 controllers to be used on the Xbox 360 console, and it is also compatible with original Xbox wired and Xbox 360 wired controllers.

In addition, this is no mere adapter, as it features an integrated rapid fire/turbo button with force feedback support as well as analog tilt functions.

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To do this, click the “setThere are cutesy applications tings” link (in the upper right that allow you to throw pillows, section of the page), then on pass drinks, toss pieces of flair, the “notifications” tab on the etc., and many of these useless “my account” screen. Turn off applications are designed to the notification for any of the allow the author access to your items you feel are unnecessary. profile information, as well as Finally, curtail your desire the profile of the person you to use cutesy applications and send the items to. send them to others, as this The more of this type of acpractice potentially exposes tivity you engage in, the more you and the recipient to the likely you are to be exposed to same profile exposure. offers, etc. These will generGary Hubbard As with anything on the ally come not to your primary Technology Internet with so many users, e-mail address, but to your the exploitation of Facebook Facebook inbox or chat box. and its tools by those with malicious Most of the folks who write these “free” intent will continue to grow. So be vigilant applications for Facebook aren’t doing it and keep your guard up! because they just want to have fun; they want to leverage all the information conGary Hubbard is Owner of Data Doctors tained in Facebook profiles as a collective Computer Services - www.datadoctors. database mainly for advertising purposes. com Have a technology question? Send it to The first thing you can do to track the CurrentInCarmel@datadoctors.com source of spam is to change your profile

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adies, are you into that whole “bad boy” type of dude? Would you even know and admit it if you were? First, let’s define “bad boy.”

According to the “dictionary” of Rachael Noble, a bad boy…

promises they can’t keep, and make you wonder how they feel about you?

• Do you feel like the typical guy you date makes you lose “power” (makes you feel miserable, insecure, untrusting?)

your friends about your man’s behavior?

• Do you keep ending up with the type of dudes who always show up late, say they will call but don’t, cheat on you, make

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Girlfriend, you may have an addiction problem – an addiction to the bad boys. No need • Believes the word revolves to panic! Treat this problem like around him (and his hot a true addiction. Start repeating sports car) daily affirmations to yourself • Gets five women’s phone (saying what you want in life, numbers while he’s on a date that you are deserving of all with another woman (while good things, etc.). Hang out his girlfriend sits at home with positive influences who watching Dr. Phil, trying to encourage you not to go out learn how to better her rewith bad boys. Quit the bad lationship with her absent boyfriend) Rachael Noble boys cold turkey – no excuses, no going back, no regrets! You DATING • Will never settle down (and can do this! loves that women make a life Why do you think some goal of trying to get him to women are attracted to bad boys? Some do so) revert back to childhood, when they • Is cocky (he calls it “confidence”) wanted daddy’s attention. Maybe they • Is a ladies’ man and a man’s man at the didn’t get it? Or maybe they mistake same time cockiness for confidence – something we • Will not think twice about breaking a women are always attracted to. woman’s heart For whatever reason, this bad boy adNow ladies, let’s ask ourselves, are we diction isn’t working, right? It’s time for “addicted” to the whole bad boy thing? change. From now on, no bad boys al• Do you find yourself making excuses to lowed. No exceptions!

SAT or ACT scores – not exactly my fter four months of preparastrong point. tion – complete with a prep I am a well-rounded student, but I course and two gigantic books have trouble on timed tests. How is it fair – the countdown is coming that my chance to get into a good college to an end. SAT testing has dramatically decreases with one arrived. Many of my fellow test on one day? There is no posstudents have already taken sible way one test can measure all the much-dreaded test, but I have to offer.

Saturday will be my first An increasing number of coltime, and I’m getting more leges – mainly liberal-arts schools nervous by the day. such as Knox College in Illinois The test is the talk of and Baldwin-Wallace College in the junior class at Carmel Ohio – agree with this point of High School, because view and are dropping college enmany others are also taking trance examinations. Among the it for the first time. Some more recent schools in this catsay they are good test-takegory is Wake Forest University. ers and it will be a breeze; I agree with Wake Forest. others are scared out of Maddi Students should not be accepted their minds. As for me, I Bourgerie based only on their grades and am very worried – as an one test. Schools should look average student with high at the applicant as a whole. The best hopes for college, it scares me that this students are the ones who are involved, test could make it or break it. challenge themselves, have drive and Having average grades, passing stanare able to improve or maintain steady dardized tests and being involved in exgrades. These students will succeed in tracurriculars no longer does the job. To get into your school of choice, everything college and life. How can one exam test has to be above average. I like to consider that? myself prepared to apply to reach collegMaddi Bourgerie is a student at Carmel High es. But then I come to reality and realize what I am up against; and frankly, I don’t School. Contact her at maddiclarexo10@aol. com stand much of a chance. Every school I look at takes only core course grades and

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view drawings and the selection of details for lighting, ceiling materials and exterior trim. The design phase lasted two weeks, while the construction phase spread out over approximately three weeks.

FINAL PRODUCT: The porch was designed to cover the existing 22’ x 12’ deck.

The two 6x6 pressure-treated posts were anchored to concrete piers and wrapped in rough-sawn cedar for a more finished look.

The porch’s ceiling was a modified cathedral ceiling finished with exterior paint-grade bead-board paneling. The entire porch was trimmed in rough-sawn cedar to match the DESIGN PHASE: The design phase focused original home. The new electrical upgrades on the type of roof to build and how best included two 6” recessed can lights on a to tie the new roof into the existing home. dimmer and two matching Tommy Bahama From a functional standpoint, the new roof Larry ceiling fans to cool the space. Finally, all needed to connect below the existing winthe new wood was primed and painted to dows, resulting in a relatively flat-roof pitch.

Greene match the existing home and the new shinThis created challenges to ensuring proper gles were selected to match the existing roof. drainage and ventilation. For better aesthetics, it was decided to add a modified hip to the far side of the Have a remodeling question? Ask Larry Greene, owner of roof to better match the existing hip roof.

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DISPATCHES HSHC GOAL REACHED - The Humane Shelter of Hamilton County exceeded its goal of raising $10,000 by the end of March. Another donor has agreed to match the funds up to the $10,000 goal, so more than $20,000 has been donated to the shelter in the past few months.

A special thanks goes out to all who donated during this time, and grateful thanks go to those who will continue to donate throughout the year.

DOWNER LOOPHOLE CLOSED - U.S. Department of Agriculture will close the loophole allowing downers to be used for food.

Cattle too sick or injured to walk, or downers, often harbor diseases, including mad cow disease or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Besides the obvious public health risks of allowing downers in the food supply, the animals suffer terribly when workers try to force them, by merciless physical abuse, to move toward the slaughter line.

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getting into the holistic groove

By John Mikesell Current in Carmel

Remember, supplements are only complements to good food, proper exercise and a happy, healthy environment.

Take time every day to evaluate your own habits and behavior and consider how these might affect your pets. Be brave. You might find that by adjusting or eliminating your own bad habits, both you and your dog will be happier and healthier!

A great example is exercise. The best way to ensure your dog is getting enough exercise is to take it on long walks (at least an hour) daily. If you do that, chances are you will lose some weight and gain fitness as well!

Read household labels. Learn about the ingredients in the foods you eat – what they are and the risks they pose. Ideally, your household products should be so safe that they do not need a signal word on the label at all.

Herbal, homeopathic and energetic remedies are best used in support of what the body is naturally designed to do: heal itself and stay healthy. These alternative or complementary therapies serve to stimulate or support natural body functions,

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Deeno is a 9-year-old, neutered male yellow lab. He is full of life, and he doesn’t let the arthritis in his hips get him down. Deeno still loves to go on walks and give wet (not sloppy) kisses. His big, brown freckle-speckled nose is the focus of his wise, graying face. His brown eyes glimmer with endless hope that a home awaits him. Deeno is good with other dogs but does not like cats.

And because Deeno has sensitive hips, we recommend he go to a family with older children who won’t be too rough with him.

For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974 or go to www.hamiltonhumane.com.

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ertain topics inevitably lead to an argument. Religion and politics should be avoided at work and social gatherings. I have also found that it’s best not to talk about your favorites on “American Idol” or “Dancing with the Stars.”

But here’s a topic I had not anticipated would cause dissent in my marriage: mayonnaise.

Ketchup? Sure, there were always possibilities here for a tiff. You never hear a man say to Dick Wolfsie his wife, “With all Humor that ketchup on your burger, sweetheart, you can’t possibly appreciate the fine texture and flavor of the grain-fed beef.”

Women, on the other hand, will say, “If you put ketchup on my Chicken Kiev, I will rip your ruby-red tongue right out of your mouth.”

Mustard? Yes, I could see an argument about mustard. Over the years, I have attempted to improve most of my wife’s cooking with a healthy dose of this condiment. What would her Pork Milanese have been without mustard? Uneventful.

What would her Beef Bourguignon taste like without a glob of Dijon? I shudder to think. What about that sesame-encrusted salmon without a dollop of you-knowwhat? Yes, Mary Ellen and I have clashed over mustard.

But a fight over mayonnaise? Who would have predicted this?

It all started one morning last week when Mary Ellen was searching for the sugar in our kitchen cabinets and noticed I had accidentally placed the mayonnaise jar in the cupboard, rather than back in the fridge, the night before. Such absentmindedness is a part of nature. I have found my keys in the freezer and my cell phone in the dryer, but mayonnaise in the cupboard was apparently a capital offense.

Without the slightest hesitation, Mary Ellen tossed the jar in the garbage, along with this denouement: “It’s no good. We have to throw it out.” I begged to differ. I just couldn’t accept the product’s ruin in just a few hours. Look, if you can’t fight off bacteria overnight, you’re not worth the preservatives you’re made of.

The next day, desperate for a smear on my BLT, I fished the mayonnaise out of the garbage and slathered it on my sandwich, then placed the jar in the fridge.

Hours later, my son unknowingly partook, this time making an egg salad sandwich.

When Mary Ellen discovered what I had done, she panicked.

“Are you trying to wipe out the entire

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family?” she bellowed. “Why not just open all the cans with bulging tops and make a nice bouillabaisse for the neighborhood block party?”

It was the angriest I had ever seen her, angrier even than when I left the oven on when we went out for a short … vacation. It almost ruined our entire cruise.

I picked up the mayonnaise jar and confirmed my wife was correct. It did say “REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING.” But then my eye caught an 800 number

written on the label, a hotline for people with emergency mayonnaise questions. I didn’t know if I was calling a deli or New Delhi, but I made the call.

“Hello, may I help you?”

“Yes, I have a question about food poisoning.”

“First of all, this is the mayonnaise hotline, not the Mayo Clinic. And, yes, I know what you’re going to ask. I get husbands all day long with this question.

Commercial mayonnaise is loaded with

acids that can actually kill bacteria. And the eggs used in prepared mayonnaise are pasteurized. It’s perfectly safe.”

“So I shouldn’t throw it out?”

“Of course you should throw it out. A man can’t win a mayonnaise argument.”

He was right, of course. I didn’t tell Mary Ellen about my phone call. There would have been Hellman’s to pay.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

the miserable state of indiana

• 29th in access to basic necessities – food, shelter, healthcare, and a safe and satisfying place to live.

• 35th in physical health (although another category indicates that ranking probably won’t last).

• 42nd in life evaluation – where you are now compared to where you think you’ll be five years from now.

• 43rd in emotional health. About the best you can say for that is it isn’t 44th.

BIRTHS

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Teofila Zajac, 85, of Carmel, passed away March 12. She was born near Lublin, Poland to the late Cyril and Antonina Makara.

Teofila was taken from Poland as part of the slave labor force to Germany during World War II. After the war, in 1950, she and her husband, Jan, immigrated to America along with their 2-year-old son. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jan, and grandson, Nick.

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And so we wind up 45th.

Which, of course, is better than 46th (Arkansas), Ohio (47th), Mississippi (48th, which may be something of an improvement), Kentucky (49th), and West Virginia (50th, but please don’t say anything smart-alecky about it to my friends who grew up there – dang, those people are touchy).

Now, a word of caution: During my days as a newspaper reporter, I went out on enough man-on-the-street assignments (also known as Editor’s Desperation, or Interviewing The Unwilling) to know that, in general, people tend to answer surveys negatively. Even when the question begs a positive answer (“So, how do you feel about gorgeous spring weather?”) they’ll find a way to ac-cent-u-ate the negative (“It’s great, except for the tornadoes.”)

8:20:12 a.m., theft, 1541 Spruce Drive 8:44:39 a.m., warrant service, 130 Nappanee Drive 9:17:40 a.m., animal complaint, Atherton Drive / Autumn Drive 10:37:38 a.m., alarm burglar, 3337 Kilkenny Circle 11:08:55 a.m., accident property damage, 12800 N. Meridian St. 12:36:33 p.m., criminal mischief, 382 Arbor Drive 12:38:17 p.m., animal complaint, 1320 City Center Drive 2:01:30 p.m., trespassing, 520 E. Main St. 2:26:39 p.m., suspicious activity, 210 Wyndotte Drive 2:38:37 p.m., accident property damage, 1217 S Rangeline Road 2:27:40 p.m., animal complaint, 13830 Painter Court 2:05:29 p.m., abandoned auto, 4160 E. 96th St. 4:54:27 p.m., accident property damage, 250 W. 96th St. 4:40:55 p.m., investigation, 3 Civic Square 4:46:59 p.m., alarm burglar, 12340 West Road 5:37:18 p.m., investigation, 850 Indian Trail 5:40:59 p.m., disturbance, 316 E. 126th St. 6:14:57 p.m., alarm burglar, 10 W. 106th St. 6:28:07 p.m., harassment, 11585 Freeport Drive 6:34:54 p.m., criminal mischief, East 146th St. / North Meridian Street 6:42:47 p.m., investigation, 3 Civic Square 6:45:56 p.m., accident property damage,

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Personally, I find it hard to believe Michigan (41st) outranks us. I mean, we still have some factories open. And Missouri (42nd)? I’ve been to places in Missouri where I am pretty sure everyone was named Jethro or Ellie May, and they had the unmitigated temerity to use the word “Hoosier” as a pejorative meaning “hick.”

I do find some good news in the survey, through. Number one, it gives us a pretty good road map toward making this state a better place to live. The problem is so many of the people who have that power – those jokers we like to call legislators

come to mind – are constitutionally incapable of consulting a road map, much less pulling over and asking for directions.

And keep in mind that the five highest ranked states had scores that weren’t all that far from those on the bottom.

And the top states are pretty much no-brainers anyway. Minnesota, in fifth place, has moose, and any place with moose is a good place.

Colorado is fourth, with its abundance of scenery and rich people. Coming in third is Wyoming, and – OK, that one I don’t understand. Hawaii is second, which I think warrants a resounding “duh.”

And the happiest state in the union is Utah. Of course it is. And if that’s a mystery to you, just consider this: When did you last see a frowning Osmond?

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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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• 45th in work satisfaction and environment.

• 48th (OUCH) in healthy behavior. Although I know several people who would rise up, coughing and wheezing, Marlboro in one hand and Bud in the other, to disagree.

After which they’d walk past the gym to argue some more over Big Macs.

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aybe you saw the story that showed Indiana ranking 45th out of the 50 states in terms of well-being.

And maybe your reaction was like mine: “Yikes.”

I had no idea this was such a rotten place. I didn’t know how miserable I really was.

According to the people who did the measuring, Indiana placed in the bottom half – sometimes frighteningly close to Mike Redmond the bottom itself – Humor in several categories. We were:

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11662 Eden Estates Drive 6:47:08 p.m., animal complaint, 4738 Bedford Drive 6:42:54 p.m., theft, 3525 W. 126th St. 7:42:05 p.m., disturbance, Old Meridian Street / Providence Boulevard 7:46:20 p.m., disturbance, 14308 Laura Vista Drive 7:55:08 p.m., alarm burglar, 14360 Greenbelt Court 8:27:42 p.m., investigation, 3130 E. 96th St. 8:29:34 p.m., suspicious activity, 13875 Leatherwood Drive 8:46:34 p.m., investigation, 31 Interstate 465 W. 9:00:21 p.m., traffic hazard, 28 Interstate 465 W. 9:28:51 p.m., assist other dept, 395 Westfield Road 9:45:49 p.m., alarm burglar, 13047 Aberdeen Bend 9:50:54 p.m., suspicious activity, 12575 River Road 10:31:39 p.m., alarm hold up, 570 S Rangeline Road 10:38:00 p.m., damage to property, 14212 Stacey St. 11:03:03 p.m., damage to property, 3209 Maralice Drive 11:46:25 p.m., robbery, 10005 N. Michigan Road March 14 12:07:35 a.m., investigation, East 96th St. / Keystone Avenue North 12:28:15 a.m., f fire residence, 3511 Inverness Boulevard 12:42:52 a.m., alarm burglar, 5455 Grandin Hall Circle N. 12:56:36 a.m., investigation, 13500 N. Meridian St. 1:18:15 a.m., f alarm inst/multi family, 2907 E. 136th St. 1:31:30 a.m., investigation, 425 Lark Drive 1:02:42 a.m., investigation, East 106th St. / Pennsylvania Street 3:12:07 a.m., investigation, 4681 Grand Haven Lane

4:03:18 a.m., disturbance, 1708 E. 116th St. 8:21:19 a.m., assist public, 3 Civic Square 8:32:53 a.m., criminal mischief, 12939 Double Eagle Drive 10:54:35 a.m., accident property damage, 5535 E. 131st St. 11:15:12 a.m., alarm burglar, 12085 Durbin Drive 11:26:29 a.m., found/lost property, 5358 Rippling Brook Way 11:57:01 a.m., alarm burglar, 790 City Center Drive 1:01:04 p.m., criminal mischief, 14360 Whitworth Drive 1:41:12 p.m., civil dispute, 1371 Stoney Creek Circle 2:05:02 p.m., alarm burglar, 13455 Cuppertino Lane 2:20:17 p.m., alarm burglar, 34 Woodacre Drive 2:40:36 p.m., alarm burglar, 13611 Singletree Court 3:01:10 p.m., suspicious activity, 1701 E. 116th St. 6:10:38 p.m., investigation, 4225 Rolling Springs Drive 6:22:30 p.m., weapons complaint, 15 Circle Drive 8:10:45 p.m., f fire residence, 4650 W. 121st St. 8:33:50 p.m., criminal mischief, 5747 Prelude Lane 8:45:41 p.m., juvenile complaint, 1135 Central Park Drive W. 8:56:06 p.m., alarm burglar, 13190 Hazel Dell Parkway 10:29:39 p.m., welfare check, North Meridian Street / West 136th St. 10:40:27 p.m., child welfare, 12863 Tradd Street 11:54:44 p.m., animal complaint, 505 Lexington Boulevard March 15 12:02:43 p.m., juvenile complaint, 13420 Spotswood St. 12:09:45 p.m., investigation, Hamilton Crossing Boulevard / West Carmel Drive 2:27:31 p.m., alarm hold up, 2375 E. 116th St.

489.4444 ext. 203

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The Carmel Police Department in front of its headquarters in 1975. The Carmel Clay Communications Center now occupies the building, which sits at 31 First Ave. SW. Photo courtesy of Carmel Clay Historical Society

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Guitar Lessons With Baker Scott

Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons Gift Certificates Available near Carey Road & 146th Carmel

317-910-6990

Interior Painting

By Jonathan Walla Student of IU Experienced Painter Detailed Service/Low Prices

Specializing in

Walls/ Ceilings/ Trim Priming/ Sanding Wall Repair Call (317) 698-5480 free estimates

FREE MANICURE!!!, when you purchase a pedicure. To your door nail services. Save gas money and it’s convenient too.

Spa parties also available.

Call me for more information. Hilliary 317-730-2544 Licensed nail technician.

REMODELING

Ridgewood Remodeling Home Remodels * Decks Room Additions * Porches Garages * Tile Work Contact Don Swank 443-4433

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Music Lessons

Private Music Teacher, new to the Carmel/Westfield area is now accepting Guitar and Bass students.

I am also accepting a limited number of voice students for contemporary Vocal Coaching. 25 years experience teaching. Discount for tuition paid by the month. Weekend and afternoon/ evening slots available. Rates available for “lessons at your house”.

Call Don Janes for details: (cell) 608-931-3439 or 317-804 -9744

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FOR SALE FOR SALE

All NEW KING PILLOW TOP Mattress Set. $250 Sill in bag Can Deliver (317) 223-9301

FOR RENT ExEcutivE officE spacE rEntal!!

Fully wired office space for rent, two story building, 2 office spaces for rent on second floor 1120 sq ft, high speed internet, heat, A/C, water, electricity and trash included, unfurnished, smoke free, parking lot available, conveniently located near the intersection of US31 and SR 32 in Westfield, Indiana, only minutes away from shopping centers and restaurants for only $550.00 a month each with a $400.00 deposit.

Call Cecy @ 867-2566 for info

REAL ESTATE House For Sale

By Owner 4 Bedroom/2 Story In Carmel 317-657-6993

NOW HIRING Local company is looking for a full-time Customer Service Representative

Bed- Cherry Sleigh Bed BRAND NEW, in box $400. Can Deliver 317-679-3575

Must possess strong typing and communication skills. This position may require weekend hours. Email resume to: resumes@WilliamsComfortAir.com

FOR SALE

AUTOMOTIVE

All NEW QUEEN PILLOW TOP Mattress Set. $190 Sill in bag Can Deliver (317) 223-9301

FOR SALE

Gas Log Fireplace Kit Includes Glass screen trimmed in brass (44” W by 31” H) Call 523-9525 For info

PALOMINO BALLROOM RUMMAGE SALE

Huge Multi Family Sale Saturday March 28th 8am to 2pm items include Contractor Equipment, Catering Equipment, Furniture, Clothing, Electronics, Horse Tack Equipment and much more at the Palomino Ballroom, 481 South C.R. 1200 East, Zionsville, IN 46077 Located Two Miles East of Michigan Road off State Rd 32 Phone 317.769.4180

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Vehicle for sale must be listed at or less than $15,000.

1999 CUSTOM GMC SAVANA 1500.

One owner. 190,000 miles. Good condition. Strong engine. Needs tires, brakes. $4,825. 317.847.5022.

WANTED TO BUY I BUY: Jewelry, Gold, Silver, Platinum, Rolex, Diamonds, Old Coins, Bullion Coins, silverware, Old watches, estate items and anything of value. Call 317-496-5581 or visit us today at www.indyestatebuyer.com

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The associates of Clarian North Medical Center would like to honor our physicians for their ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. On National Doctor’s Day, we salute our physicians’ dedication to helping our patients heal, and for the tireless devotion they demonstrate daily. For the many stories that have been told—and gone untold—in our three-and-a-half years of operation, we take this opportunity to recognize our physicians with the deepest of thanks.

Learn more about our exceptional physicians at www.clariannorth.com.

Singing the praises of our unsung heroes