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21-YEAR abuse victim PROVIDEs SAFE HARBOR FOR WOMEN READY TO REVERSE THE NIGHTMARE

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awakened and inspired 21-YEAR abuse victim PROVIDEs SAFE HARBOR FOR WOMEN READY TO REVERSE THE NIGHTMARE Story by Sue Finkham Cover photo by Toni Pinto

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Tuesday, April 17, 2007

inda Crissman fondly recalls a favorite outfit. “It was a purple suit.” She can picture it clearly, hanging in her closet, the only item on the clothing rod. On the floor was a heap of clothing she couldn’t bring herself to wear anymore, because none of it fit.

It’s not that any of the clothing was the wrong size; it’s that the items fit the woman she used to be - not the one that stood before the closet.

Linda was a spousal victim of domestic and sexual violence. She had lived in an abusive home in Westfield, and she finally was free of the 21 year relationship. The clothes on her floor were purchased for her by her abuser, and represented control, pain and despair. That purple suit represented both abandonment of the person she used to be and aspirations of the person she wanted to become.

The victim in the mirror Linda retells the story with humor, grace and wit. To her, she’s talking about another person, another world, another time. But it was just three short years ago that Linda was living in an abusive home, disabled after teaching for 18 years, and struggling to survive - physically, mentally and emotionally.

Sadly, that kind of horrific predicament is experienced daily throughout Carmel. If women only knew. If women only knew there was hope.

“I taught kids with emotional disabilities.

I’d counsel families on how to prevent and spot physical abuse with their kids,” she says. “I never considered myself a victim of domestic violence. In the mirror, I saw a bad wife and a good teacher. It was my fault he was unhappy. If I could only improve, the problems would stop.”

Linda had an awakening when she read an article that shared ways to recognize abuse (see sidebar, this page). “I took the phone in the closet with me, locked the door, and called a national domestic violence hotline,” she says. “I whispered into the phone, ‘I’m afraid.

I’ve read an article about abuse, and it’s my life. What do I do?’ ” The person on the other end of the line provided her with advice, but told her she wouldn’t be accepted into a shelter as a result of her medical, as at that time she was wheelchair-bound as a result of Behcet’s disease. Behcet’s is a rare, chronic

THERE’S MORE TO THE STORY Linda Crissman says she believes the good news is that telling her story most likely would bring out eight to 10 victims that need help, but that the bad news is that Inspirations is operating at near capacity. The operation needs additional volunteers, cash

donations, and in-kind donations of all shapes and sizes. Inspirations’ wish list can be found online at www.currentincarmel.com. She says donations of any kind are encouraged and greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Linda Crissman at 908.8513 or at www.inspirationsinc.us.

THE ABUSED WOMAN ...

TYPES OF ABUSE

• Shows guilt, ambivalence, and fear over living conditions.

• Feels isolated and untrusting of others, even though she may be involved in the community.

• Is emotionally and economically dependent.

• Has a poor self-concept (this may not have been true BEFORE the relationship).

• Has observed other women in her family being abused or may have been abused as a child.

• Feels angry, embarrassed and ashamed.

• Is fearful of being insane.

• Has learned to feel helpless and feels powerless.

• Has unexplained injuries that may go untreated.

Acts of domestic violence generally fall into one or more of these categories: Physical battering: The abuser’s physical attacks or aggressive behavior can range from bruising to murder.

Sexual abuse: Physical attack by the abuser is often accompanied by or culminates in, sexual violence.

Psychological battering: The abuser’s psychological or mental violence can include constant verbal abuse, harassment, excessive possessiveness, isolating the woman from friends and family, and depriving her of food, money, clothes and destroying her personal property.

If any of these statements ring true, talk to someone. You can call the Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.

SAFE (7233) (TTY 1.800.787.3224), where you can talk to a professional in complete confidence.

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autoimmune disease that results from damage to blood vessels throughout the body, particularly veins. Although she eventually found counseling, the frustration of not being able to get care stayed with Linda.

Inspiration Based on her experiences as a victim trying to navigate the system, from going to a food pantry, to pressing charges, to financial struggles and awkward handouts, Linda founded Inspirations of Hamilton County,

Inc., so that she and volunteers may serve as ambassadors for other women in similar situations. Inspirations provides education and employment assistance for female domestic-violence and sexual-abuse victims and their children in Hamilton County. The mission is to inspire self-worth in women and children who have experienced domestic violence or sexual abuse by assisting them in becoming financially, physically, emotionally and spiritually empowered.

While Prevail, Inc., provides support groups and court advocacy, Inspirations provides for the physical, financial and spiritual needs of both women and their children. Its educational program provides tutoring, general and special education advocacy, assistance with fees related to obtaining an education, and a year round school supply boutique. The employment assistance program provides resume and interviewing skills training, employment skills training and placement referrals, employmentretention skills, essential living supplies not covered by food stamps, and professional clothing.

Since its inception, Inspirations has helped more than 200 families. Presently, it serves 30 clients, including 100 children. Linda serves as the volunteer executive director. Linda’s long-term goal is to build a domestic violence shelter that can offer round-the-clock medical coverage for women and children in need of care.

The breath of spirituality Without even a hint of bitterness Linda says, “I’m so happy. I’m moving forward. I’m healing emotionally and physically. It’s an absolute privilege to work with these clients, and I can’t believe God trusts me to do this.

Inspiration biblically means the breath of God, and I hope that’s what Inspirations can breathe into each and every family that needs help in Hamilton County.”

“Just remember, ‘she’ is out there. She probably has kids, and she needs help. At any restaurant’s busy lunchtime, there are probably nearly 10 abused women in the room. Everyone’s first reaction is to say, ‘not in Hamilton County,’ but this abuse crosses all socio-economic and educational barriers. If we don’t do what we can to help, we’ll be leaving a legacy of abuse for our children and their children. That’s when I say, ‘Not our county.

We can do better.’ ”

OUR TAKES It is our position that all politics is (and should be) local. Defining just what local means is another story entirely.

Candidates for a bevy of political posts and of virtually every ideological persuasion are out raising awareness and dollars for what will no doubt be an exciting election season. Major and minor elected officeholders are spanning the country and, in some cases, the globe looking for out-of-district support for announced or unannounced candidacies.

Even here in Carmel, fundraising letters are turning up in any number of places where no authentic voters reside.

Regrettably, it looks like some candidates are hoping to advance their

aspirations with the support, at least financial, of people whose interests may be at odds with the very folks the candidate is hoping to represent.

Congress long has chased money across political boundaries. But, is it acceptable for President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran to financially support Barack Obama?

Of course, it is not. In fact, Federal Election law (and we assume) Obama’s ethics would prevent such an occurrence.

Should citizens from Noblesville, Indianapolis or elsewhere attempt to influence the politics of Carmel? Maybe.

Should candidates hoping to represent us accept or seek that support? Probably not.

UNACCEPTABLE: A FAILING GRADE It is our position that we are all correct in demanding that each and every school exceeds expected minimum standards each and every year.

Certainly, Carmel Clay Schools are among the best run in the state.

This is not just our position, but it is a fact fully supported statistically.

Supt. Barbara Underwood and school board president Steve Backer are to be commended for the fine work that they have done and continue to do to ensure that our community can expect nearly 100 percent of its graduates to purse an accredited four-year college degree (our state average presently is approximately 74 percent), and they continue to help

our kids excel in everything from the arts to athletics.

But the recent report from the U.S. Department of Education shows that Carmel Elementary School failed to meet the minimum expected Adequate Yearly Progress by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

While the reasons behind the gap are understandable, the tolerance of failure is not. The loss of one year in the education of a particular child is far too great a cost.

Certainly, we will do better.

Certainly we can do better.

And certainly, we must do better.

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Development: is it too good to be true?

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

By Tim Campbell

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FROM THE BACKSHOP

Some wonder whether all the development in Carmel is too good to be true.

When our family moved to Carmel, 10 years ago, there was little shopping, few parks and scant cultural and recreational activities.

The city seemed to lack vision and a plan for meaningful economic development.

Today, the city has reversed that situation.

Thanks to Mayor Jim Brainard and the city council, Carmel is moving forward with vision and strong fiscal management. Both Moody’s and Standard and Poors, private financial rating companies, have evaluated the city’s financial status and awarded one of the highest ratings available.

The mayor and council have been consistent in their vision and actions to provide the citizenry a continuously improving community environment. Carmel now has some of the best services, parks, trails, and lowest crime rates in Indiana. In addition the creative use of tax increment financing has resulted in a developing City Center, Arts & Design District and “world class” Performing Arts Center, while helping us achieve some of the lowest tax rates in the State.

The fiscal stability of the city is a matter of public record and available to anyone wishing to review the Carmel’s planned income and expenditures. City debt is highly regulated and reviewed by state and public organizations for sound and lawful compliance. The city debt is reasonable as attested to by the recent bond ratings.

Vision and action are the necessary ingredients for economic growth and better city services and amenities. Economic growth is the cornerstone for stable and/or declining tax rates. The current administration has delivered these essential elements.

TIF money is a tool used by cities all over the nation, having started in California in the early 1950s. Private/public financing partnerships also are used to finance the development of rundown areas within a defined tax area.

TIF is win-win for the city, taxpayers, citizens and business people of the community. TIF puts money into a fund approved and controlled by the city council or Carmel Redevelopment Commission for public improvements. When TIF money is put away, Indiana invests additional money in the community. This is money that otherwise would not be available to Carmel. When the TIF district expires, the revenues that were previously being used for public improvements will go into the city’s general fund, allowing for additional tax rate decreases.

The property taxes from owner-occupied homes are not used to pay for the TIF bonds.

Only commercially assessed property taxes in the TIF district pays into the TIF. The city’s fiscal planning and growth management is already paying off. Carmel has very low tax rates and a good plan in place to keep them that way. I remember when the Carmel Arts & Design District and the City Center project were only dreams. Both are now being built, and, as a result, we will have a greater tax base helping to keep our rates low.

Our whole family has now settled here in Carmel. We appreciate the hard and productive work of Mayor Brainard, the council and the CRC. Is Carmel redevelopment to good to be true? I don’t think so!

Tim Campbell is a Carmel resident. You may reach him at info@currentincarmel.com.

Before we know it, Hillary will be debating herself come September. Come to think about it, this may not be such a bad idea. And flipflops still will be in vogue. The good senator’s opponents in the Democrates’ (more on this misspelling later) battle for the presidential nomination are dropping like flies. Real leaders, they. First John Edwards tells Fox News Channel, which is playing host to the debate, to take a powder. Then, Barack Obama goes over the wall. These are folks who want to lead the U.S., and they’re a-feared of a cable channel? Puh-leeze! Does that mean, if elected, their knees will buckle when they meet the French president for the first time? *** Running through a list of famous quotes, we found this beauty from Mark Twain, one of the all-timers: “Suppose you were an idiot.

And suppose you were a member of Congress.

But I repeat myself.” ***

OK, let’s get to the aforementioned “Democrates” reference.

There is a mayoral candidate in these parts who apparently can’t spell the name of his party. If you check out his campaign finance report at www.co.hamilton. in.us, tell us if you don’t shudder when reading the document. The chap wants to be the CEO of our city. We don’t doubt his earnestness in his quest for election, and this is no potato/potatoe Dan Quayle thing; Quayle was only responsible for reporting to Mr. Barbara Bush. This is about running the hottest edge city in America. That office demands someone on his or her game. ***

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Steve Greenberg & Brian Kelly The geniuses in the Indiana House figure if they agree to let Gov. Mitch Daniels suspend the no-booze-on-Sunday law for Super Bowl Sunday, 2011 (official calendar designation) ... if Indy lands the big game ... the experience (belch) will be (Gimme a breath mint, will ya?) richer for visitors (Anyone got a 20-pound bag of Nutter-Butters with some garlic dip?).

We suppose it’s perfectly OK for out-oftowners to buy liquor on a Sunday, but not we regular, old chumps. On top of that the rocket scientists in the state Senate are ready to cow-

tow to the NFL and provide a tax exemption for all Super Bowl-related expenses in the Circle City. All of which means: It certainly pays to be a non-resident of Indiana. *** Find the typo in this edition and we’ll send you a free paper.

Correction

The pastor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel is Fr. Richard Doerr. Msgr. John Duncan is the senior associate pastor.

The information was incorrect in the April 3 edition of Current in Carmel.

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DISPATCHES MOHAWK TRAILS PUPILS FEATURED: Artwork by students at Mohawk Trails Elementary School will be on display from 2 to 4 p.m.

Sunday and April 29 at the World’s Smallest Children’s Art Gallery at 40 W. Main St. Sponsored by the Carmel Arts Council, admission is free.

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BANGLADESHI ROTARIANS VISIT: Carmel Rotary’s unique Group Study Exchange Program sends teams to other countries to learn more about the history, language and culture of that country and report back to their fellow Rotarians. The Carmel team visited Bangladesh in March, and the Bangladesh team visited Carmel early in April. They sent a team of five representatives to share their backgrounds, history and culture in a presentation to the Carmel Rotarians.

CARMEL CLAY LIBRARY EVENTS: • Book Discussion Group — Thursday, 7-8 p.m. for girls in grades 6-8 and their mothers. Register at the Young Adult desk or call 814.3983.

• Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale — Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Call 571.4292.

• The Anime Club for Teens — Monday, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

• The Young Adult Classics Committee will meet from 4 to 5 p.m.

Monday to discuss Jane Austin.

• The Young Adult Graphic Novel Club — April 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL THESPIANS PERFORM: Carmel High School senior drama students will present “Curtain Call” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday in the high school studio theater, 520 E. Main St. During the recital, seniors will highlight the skills they developed during their four years of study. They will present scenes from Shakespeare and contemporary playwrights as well as monologues and an original work. The performance is free and open to the public.

YOUTH SERVICES BENEFIT: Hamilton Centers Auxiliary will hold its annual spring luncheon and auction, 11:15 a.m., April 26, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 9900 East 191st St., Noblesville.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Hamilton Centers Youth Services Bureau. Tickets are $8.

For information, call 849.0974.

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very note perfectly sung.

Each shuffle-ball-change and pirouette confident and composed. Violins, pianos and clarinets coaxed by young musicians to produce a sweet sound far beyond their years.

One hundred sixty performers gathered in the spotlight to bring just a little bit of grace and beauty to our world. They can see mom and dad in the audience; no one remembers the argument about practicing another 30 minutes last week. They are just grateful for the venue, the outlet, the opportunity to entertain.

Jeff Worrell “Un Moto di CarmelCan! Gioja,” “Dunde Lieta,” and “Constanants and Vowels” were just a few of the pieces that were so carefully prepared to share with the audience. It is impossible to know the amount of time that

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Southern view of the former Monon Railroad depot at 211 First St. SW. Including a coal shed, the depot was built in 1883 and is currently the Depot Museum of the Carmel Clay Historical Society.

each aspiring musician put into preparing for his or her three minutes on stage.

As they concluded their performances, one could observe relief — but also a great sense of satisfaction as the crowd enthusiastically rewarded them with applause.

The Carmel Arts Council created this special occasion Marcia Hetrick Kasey Luehrmann for young performing artists to gather and compete for involved with the Arts Council really are the scholarship money as well as ones to make it happen.” prove the long hours of practice were worth One beautiful, black polished baby grand it. Open to elementary- through high schoolpiano. Two college-bound virtuosos, Marcia aged performers, Greg Durthaler, Theresa Hetrick and Kasey Luehrmann, exited the stage Brust, Anne Misner and Janice Wagner pulled with $1,500 scholarships a piece. Everyone off the 10th edition of the Young Performers took a bow. Fourteen committee members Showcase. They couldn’t do it by themselves, so Sandy Barretto, Lisa Rupp, Paula Eaton, Sue put everything they had into making sure the two-day event was delightful. Untold grandmas Collier, Peter Reist, Cherie Piebes, Jane Zinn, Dave Wagner and Pam Ferguson made sure the and grandpas were filled with pride. The arts in Carmel. Priceless. details were executed flawlessly.

According to Doreen Squire Ficara, Jeff Worrell is a local business owner. He executive director of the Carmel Arts Council, recognizes local volunteers on “Connecting With “We just couldn’t put on this event without Carmel” on Cable Channel 16. Contact him at Piano Solutions and the Performing Arts Jworrell@advantagemedical.com.

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Bringing sexy back to your marriage

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nless you’re a Desperate Housewife, “sexy” is not a word often used to describe a stay-at-home mom. After all, when most people think of mothers, they picture sweatpants, dishrags and minivans. And let’s be honest, an intimate moment usually is the last thing busy moms want after a day of changing poopy diapers, negotiating four kids through the cereal aisle and watching an endless running of “Blues Clues.”

So here are 10 ways that will not only help you bring your sexy back, but will have your husband rethinking his view of his wife.

1. Send dirty e-mails to your husband at work. Not only is it fun getting your husband all riled up, but it gets you thinking about the act, too. Plus, if you’re really good at this sort of e-mail, your husband never will work late again!

2. Schedule a date night. We’ve all heard this suggestion, but why don’t we ever do it?

Even if it’s going to the local bookstore and getting a cup of coffee, at least you’re out as couple and away from our children.

3. Rediscover the quickie. Like many stay-at-home moms, I often consider “the act” as just one more thing on my “to do” list: Laundry, Dinner, Grocery, Husband, Vacuum, Dust. Sometimes the thought of spending even 15 minutes doing it stresses me out

when I consider all the other things I need to get done. But who says you need to have foreplay and cuddle time every time?

4. Get a minimakeover. Stay-athome moms usually spend so much time on others that we forget about ourselves. While a makeover can’t solve all your problems, it can certainly give your outlook and your sexiness a welldeserved boost.

5. Opt for Danielle jeans instead Wilson of sweatpants occasionally and apply some makeup in the morning. You’ll be amazed at how much sexier you’ll feel around your husband knowing you don’t look like a homeless person.

6. Take a break. When you sense your husband is frisky, but you’re miles away from wanting to play, tell him you need “transition time” and ask if he’ll watch the kids while you go for a walk or run to the store. Of course he’ll say yes.

7. Join a Fantasy Sports League. It’s a great way to reconnect with your husband.

After a whole season of Sundays when my husband cared more about the Bears and Redskins then the kids and me, I decided to join the league. I knew nothing about the players I was drafting and even less about fantasy football strategy, but my husband enjoyed helping me and my interest in something he loved.

8. Go see a movie with a hot male lead.

I recently saw “The Departed,” which stars a very-built Leonardo DiCaprio, in addition to Matt Damon and Mark Wahlberg. We didn’t get home until almost 11, but Leo had gotten me so worked up, I practically jumped my husband in the kitchen.

9. Take a dance class together. There’s something about being that close to someone, having to stare into his eyes and follow his lead, and of course, constantly stepping on his feet, that gets your sexiness going.

10. Plan a lunchtime rendezvous at your house. Make it a weekly event you anticipate.

Being a good parent requires time, effort and sacrifice, but the best moms know that putting themselves and their marriage first is the best gift they can give their children. So you go, girl; go get your sexy back!

Danielle Wilson can be reached at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

Leadership …

“The ability to lead, including inspiring others in a shared vision.”

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Over the past few years I believe I helped inspire you … my neighbors and friends … to share in a vision that is right for Carmel. That vision has included building the Monon Trail, establishing the Farmers Market, revitalizing Old Town Carmel, increasing our park land from forty acres to six hundred including development of the Monon Center and Central Park, and making it possible for our performing arts groups to have a home.

Through this shared vision we have also accomplished providing the best city services with a tax rate that is nearly the lowest in the state.

The upcoming election is about whether Carmel continues to need and want effective leaders … those who share your vision of keeping Carmel the best place for families to grow and prosper. That is why I ask you to vote for me in this year’s Republican primary for City Council, At-Large

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DISPATCHES

What is the biggest issue facing Carmel, and what would you do about it?

John Accetturo (R) District 3

A thriving, fiscally responsible residential city with great schools, low taxes, little congestion and an infrastructure that supports residents and businesses.

Managing growth as the city moves into the future. As a member of the council I will objectively evaluate issues before voting.I will push for full public disclosure and not be a rubber stamp for special interests, city departments or other elected officials. I will insure growth is measured and debt does not continue to be runaway.

Richard Leirer (R) District 3

I see a Carmel that is a family-oriented place to live. Carmel will be a place where all the various amenities will offer something for everyone.

Carmel will be a vibrant place to live and work.

Finances. Carmel needs to properly manage the increasing debt. We need to clearly understand our obligations and provide a detailed plan to meet those obligations. The Council needs to insure the proper infrastructure is in place and the debt is managed to maintain our low tax rates.

Brian Mayo (R) District 3 incumbent

In 20 years I think Carmel will look like a very vibrant and cutting edge city, with outstanding schools and effective yet efficient infrastructure.

The most notable area of interest for the future will be a low and stable tax base fostered by our ability to draw and retain a thriving commercial base.

Our biggest issue facing Carmel is our ability to keep up with infrastructure and technology.

Carmel has a very progressive plan, but with every new year we have new technology on how to better improve our services. By training our employees to improve is how we as a city will keep the pace other cities struggle with.

Robyn Pauker (D) District 3

I expect that Carmel will be significantly larger in 20 years, posing new challenges. Citizens should expect the most thorough management of their resources to allow Carmel to continue to be a great place to live.

THE CANDIDATES

The biggest issue facing Carmel is our current indebtedness. We must balance our focus on service to residents, growth, and infrastructure, while carefully managing debt. I would judiciously review every project, as the citizens of Carmel are entitled to sound fiscal governance Please join us for the April Carmel Community Business Luncheon on Wednesday, April 18th at Hot Shotz Ale & and responsible planning.

Grill. The event will benefit the Indiana Down Syndrome Foundation. To RSVP: Please call CIB Bank at (317) 5809420 or e-mail us at Darryl.Sopoci@cibbank.com. The donation is $8 (cash or check) at the door.

NOMINEES WANTED! The Rotary Club of Carmel, Indiana is seeking nominations for its annual Rotary Outstanding Service Award (ROSA). The award goes each year to a non-Rotarian Carmel citizen who best demonstrates dedication in the enhancement of Carmel and Clay Township through community service and who has demonstrated "Service Above Self" in our community. The recipient is recognized in the CarmelFest Parade and at the annual Freedom Ball in Carmel. The honoree also is presented with a permanent plaque at Rotary Plaza on the Monon Trail.

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Send your nominations to ROSA, 1 S. Range Line Rd., Suite 220, Carmel 46032, or to rosa@currentincarmel.com by May 11. Include your nominee’s name and reason(s) why he or she is deserving of the honor, and please provide your name and daytime contact information.

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CITY TO MARK HOLOCAUST: The City of Carmel’s Days of Remembrance Ceremony 2007 to commemorate the Holocaust will begin at noon on Thursday in the City Hall Council Chambers. This year’s theme is “Children in Crisis: Voices from the Holocaust.”

The program will include a keynote address by Phil Lande, an Indianapolis resident and Boston’s son of a HoloHolocaust Memorial caust survivor.

Other guest speakers include Richard Zochowski, a Carmel resident and son of a Holocaust survivor, and J. Ray Clark, liberator and author of “Journey to Hell: The Fiery Furnaces of Buchenwald.”

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Tuesday, April 17, 2007

pace, the City of Carmel’s Urban Forestry Committee, along with the Carmel Boy and Girl Scouts will all be partnering for the 2007 Arbor Day Celebration Tree Planting. Last year 300 trees were planted in the northwest portion of the newly constructed 161acre Central Park. As part of this year’s celebration, 250 trees will be planted by volunteers in the northeast corner of Central Park to continue reforestation efforts within urban areas of the City. For more information about volunteering and sponsorships, please contact Sue Maki at 571.2486.

In the fourth of a series of reports on the May 8 primary election, Current in Carmel reporter Vicki Duncan Gardner caught up with the candidates for city council seats, asking them a series of questions to give the community a sense of where they stand on various issues and topics.

Her report:

GOVERNMENT

CARMEL ARBOR DAY IS SATURDAY: Carmel will hold its 19th annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday at Central Park, 1235 Central Park Drive East. The day begins with a volunteer planting demonstration at 8:30 a.m., followed by a planting at 9:30 a.m. and the Arbor Day Celebration and Woodland Garden dedication at 10:30 a.m. The Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Department, Citizens for Greens-

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Tuesday, April 17, 2007

By Vicki Duncan Gardner

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ATTENTION!

It’s a sign of the political times. The race for the Republican nomination for mayor is getting heated.

Incumbent mayor Jim Brainard is running on his record. Brainard’s political opponents also are running on his record. The mayor’s opponents say the city is heading down the road to financial ruin, riddled with extravagant spending. The mayor, on the other hand, defends the city’s financial strength as he carries around a spreadsheet detailing Carmel’s current and future finances based on the fiscal plan put in place in 1995.

In a recent e-mail to Current in Carmel, Mark Rattermann, an incumbent at-large city council candidate seeking re-election, wrote “Carmel faces a problem in the increase of municipal debt. With total debt now approaching $250 million, a serious threat for city finances is looming in the debt payment schedules. In the next four years, city debt repayment will rise from $8 million to over $23 million a year. This money will have to come from someplace and the taxpayers will be the source.”

While Brainard agrees Carmel’s debt is larger — because of annexation, which also is

bringing in new money to the city — he refutes the claims made by Rattermann that the city cannot pay its bills.

“He has looked only at debt and not revenue,” Brainard said. “We have structured, programmed payments that can be paid without any increases in taxes.”

Brainard is quick to defend Carmel’s fiscal health, saying city taxes have gone down in 11 of 12 years and that the new Performing Arts Center and City Center projects will not be paid for by residential property taxes. His forecast of Carmel’s expected spending and income also shows a surplus of anywhere from $2.3 million to $3.5 million over the next six years. It can be inspected at City Hall.

“Fortunately, we have a track record with the citizens of Carmel that shows we have a good fiscal plan, a record for lower taxes and it shows a commitment to good parks and roads,” Brainard said.

Rattermann, a former ally of Brainard’s, agrees that Carmel does not have a cash-flow problem today, but he said he believes 10 years down the road the city will be in trouble.

“Do we need to continue to go down the road we’re on, which is spending wildly? Or, do we need to drop back, take stock and say, ‘Maybe we have enough debt for awhile?’ ”

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DISPATCHES NEWSPAPER, STAFF RECOGNIZED: For the fourth straight year, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association has honored Carmel High School’s student newspaper with a national award for excellence.

Issues of the HiLite published during the 2005-2006 school year earned a Silver Crown at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s annual convention. Of the 1,860 magazines, newspapers and yearbooks, only 43 earned either a Gold or Silver Crown. Publications were evaluated on writing and editing, design, content, concept, photography, art and graphics.

www.currentincarmel.com

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

STUDENT-FACULTY GAME RAISES $1,500: Through their purchase of tickets for the faculty vs. intramural champion basketball game, Carmel High School students have contributed $1,500 to a scholarship fund that honors a military veteran who was killed in Iraq.

The student intramural board organized the game to honor the memory of Cpl. Lance Thompson, who was killed in Iraq in 2004.

COLOR GUARD TRYOUTS: Tryouts for next year’s Carmel High School color guard will be from 6 to 9 p.m.

April 24 and 25 at CHS in Room P105, which is located off the auditorium. For more information, contact Mike Pote at mpote@ ccs.k12.in.us, Rosie Queen at rosiequeen@mac.com, or see the Carmel High School band Web site at www.carmelbands.org.

BOARD TO CHOOSE CALENDAR: The Carmel Clay School Board has received proposals submitted by a 22-member committee for calendars for the 2008-2009, 20092010 and 2010-2011 school years.

To see the committee’s proposed calendars, go to the Carmel Clay Web site at www.ccs.k12.in.us and click on “Proposed Calendars” under hot topics. The school board is expected to vote on the proposed calendars at 7 p.m. April 23 in the Educational Services Center, 5201 E. 131st St. CARMEL STUDENT ON DEAN’S LIST: Kelly Elizabeth Van Meter of Carmel has earned Dean’s List honors at Auburn University. The grade requirement based on a 4.0 scale for the College of Human Sciences is a 3.80 or higher.

parents need skills for healthy competition

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eversing the “fan”-atical trend of a “win at all costs” mentality begins with you. As I stated in one of my earlier columns, I am coming from the perspective of a grandmother (‘YiaYia’), with my purpose being to help you realize that the years go by quickly but the life lessons learned on the playing field stay with your child forever. This is a great opportunity for your athlete to understand and recognize the values, ethics and morals you choose to live by.

I’ve listed my Top 12 parenting skills to help you and your athlete have fun, have a healthy relationship and enjoy the competition in the spirit it is intended.

1. Be objective.

Focus on the entire team. Not just your athlete.

2. Be positive.

Becky Kapsalis Negativity breeds Ask YiaYia contempt.

Contempt teaches nothing!

3. Be supportive, not enabling. Enabling teaches helplessness.

4. Be a listener. After the game, let your athlete tell you how he/she played.

5. Be understanding. Your athlete develops at his/her own speed.

6. Be uncritical. Your athlete will be harder on him/her self than anything you could say.

7. Beware of allowing your athlete to blame the team, the coach or the ref for the outcome of the game or for making excuses. Instead ask, “what were you able to contribute to the game?”

8. Be mindful that your athlete assumes full responsibility for the successes as well as the failures of him/her self as a team player.

9. Be nonjudgmental. Remember, no athlete, deliberately, goes on the playing field to play badly.

10. Be aware that starting line-ups are determined at practices, and that character should count more than skill.

11. Before being tempted to shout out unkind remarks from the sidelines, consider that everyone associated with the competition is somebody’s kid. Yes, even the referees.

12. Winners are created from YOUR influences.

Not the win-loss record.

Becky Kapsalis, aka “Ask Yiayia,” is a certified parenting coach, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, speaker and Current In Carmel columnist. She can be reached at 810.9358 or askyiayia@indy.rr.com.

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CHS employs first amendment PASSWORD PROTECTING CDS AND DVDS will be read by your peers, the motivation to be fair, responsible and balanced increases.

Journalism students not only learn the First Amendment, they experience those 45 words on a personal basis. They leave high journalism. school with a foundation that will serve our More than 250 Indiana high school democracy well. students attended this event, And when administrators called the First Amendment choose to review or censor the Symposium, which was sponsored student press — something that by the Indiana High School Press has happened very rarely in this Association. Other speakers during district — they deny students the the two-hour program provided opportunity to learn about and research about the sorry state of apply the Constitution to their the First Amendment in many of lives. our schools. Simply put, students So thanks to the Indiana High graduate not knowing that the School Press Association for First Amendment protects five sponsoring the First Amendment freedoms (can you name them?)

Symposium, and thanks to and that the First Amendment James Madison for writing the does, in fact, apply to them as high First Amendment: “Congress Tony Willis school students. shall make no law respecting On Schools As the former student an establishment of religion, newspaper adviser at Carmel High or prohibiting the free exercise School, I am happy to report that thereof; or abridging the freedom the First Amendment is alive and well in this of speech, or of the press; or the right of the school district. There is no better way for people peaceably to assemble, and to petition students to learn real-world writing skills and the Government for a redress of grievances.” to experience applying the First Amendment ethically and responsibly than to work on their Tony Willis is the supervisor of curriculum and communication for the Carmel Clay Schools. high school yearbook or newspaper staff.

Contact him at twillis@ccs.k12.in.us or at CHS journalism students write for their 844.9961, ext. 1093.

4,000 classmates. When you know your work

By Gary Hubbard Are you backing up your sensitive data to CD’s or DVD’s? Are you worried that someone may gain access to them? Did you know that you can protect them?

If you are trying to protect a specific file, most productivity programs ( Word, Excel, etc.) have the ability to set a password for opening and/or editing a file. Once you set the password and transfer it to a CD or DVD, the user must have the password to open the individual files. This type of “file level” password is pretty simple to use and moderately easy for someone to break if they are sufficiently motivated, so if you are trying to protect very sensitive information, this may not be your best choice.

If you have a large number of files that you are trying to protect, you can use a compression utility to create what is commonly referred to as a .zip file, which will combine all of the files into one and encrypt the file to protect the entire “package.” Two of the most popular programs are SecureZip (formerly known as PKZIP – free download at www.securezip.com) and WinZip (trial download at www.winzip.com). If you use either of these utilities to create an encrypted zip file, then burn “the package” to a CD or

DVD, the user will have to have the ability to “unzip” the package using the same utility (and your password).

If you want to make sure that only your computer can view data that is burned to a CD or DVD and you are running Windows XP Professional, you can encrypt the files using the Encrypting File System feature. This prevents any other computer from ever being able to read the files, because the “key” is only on your computer.

If you are running Window 98, ME, 2000 or XP Home and want to use file level encryption but make it usable by more than just your own computer, you can download a trial version of CryptoForge at www. cryptoforge.com..

A word of warning: the stronger your encryption program, the more difficult it is to break, so make sure you don’t forget the password(s) you use in the process. We see customers at our data recovery labs all the time that have locked themselves out of their own data, so don’t be careless with these utilities!

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DISPATCHES “NEVER KISSED A FROG. NEVER HAD TO.” That’s the theme of two upcoming financial seminars designed for women. WestPoint Financial Group will hold two sessions of “A Woman’s Guide to Investing” from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

April 26 and from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 24. Stephanie Williams and Florence Brown will discuss the ups and downs of the stock market, present ideas for making smart investments and answer questions regarding financial decisions. For more information on these seminars, please contact Stephanie at 705.8167 or at skwilliams@finsvcs.com

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MASSAGE CLINIC TO OPEN: The public is invited to the grand opening of Massage Envy’s Carmel location from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

April 26 at 2001 E. 151st St. This

is the first central Indiana location for Massage Envy, a national company that franchises massage clinics. Customers buy a membership for $49 per month, which includes a one-hour massage, plus discounts on retail products such as candles and lotions. Subsequent massages cost $39, along with unlimited gift certificates.

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DON’T GIVE UP ON STOCKS …

LOOK FOR BARGAINS! While it might seem like there’s ample reason to despair over the market, we see a silver lining. Specifically, the sell-off is creating opportunities aplenty for investors to scoop up quality companies at more-reasonable and, in some cases, bargain prices. While the stock market’s short-term trajectory might look menacingly jagged, those peaks and valleys look like mere blips when viewed over a longer time horizon. Here’s just a few stocks that have us licking our chops: Walt Disney (DIS), Bank of America (BAC), Getty Images (GYI), and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

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There was a time when a business could release a product with mass advertising and that is all it took. Today, consumers are more sophisticated and have a variety of channels and a multitude of information available to make purchase decisions. Businesses that take an audience mentality approach to communications find they are creating a group of dedicated fans that will share the word about their company.

Traditional media, like television and David Cain radio, target a mass On Marketing audience. More and more we are becoming a nation of niche markets, with additional fragmentation on the horizon thanks to the Internet. Network television doesn’t have the power to develop an audience like it used to, and people are making their own decisions about what they like instead of relying on network executives.

Would you rather communicate with a few interested customers or the masses, which includes people that are uninterested in your company? Digital technology allows you to communicate with the customers or prospects that could potentially become engaged with your company. Finding these “fans” and making them spokespeople for your company is the audience mentality approach to marketing, and it is the future.

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The Power of Being Decisive

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Is it that we really don’t know how Recognize that the minute you to decide? quit, you start adding years back Why do some people pull into to your life. the drive-through at Arby’s as if Statistically speaking, the it’s the first time they’ve ever done VAST majority of the decisions it? Why must they take so long you make will turn out just fine. to decide what to order? Does it Deliberating will just cause you register that they’ve been sitting grief. Make the call. If it’s the in line for five minutes just a wrong call, learn from it and move Kent Burns scant few feet from the big menu on. You’ll be happier, you’ll see On Success board? Is it against some law of the that the #4 tastes great too, and universe to consider the options everybody in the drive through on that board prior to pulling up next to the line will be happier. speaker? Dress rehearsal is over at that point.

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DISPATCH MIRACLE BERRY IS VERY SWEET: In 1725, a French explorer named Chevalier des Marchais discovered a berry that, when eaten, could make anything sour taste sweet, as reported by Joanna Slater in the Wall Street Journal (3/30/07). Called the “miracle fruit,” today’s food marketers are frantically trying to turn this berry into a sugar alternative. Recently a team of Japanese scientists found a way to genetically engineer the active ingredient in miracle fruit — aptly known

is healthy fast food on its way?

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within our grasp.

With vending machines every 10 feet, convenience stores on every corner, and fast food leaping out at you, it’s easy to eat and cheat. If you intend to confront the pink bunny, it’s even more vital to eat whole foods that supply the fuel.

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One way or another, everything we place Wendall Fowler into our Holy Temple Nutritionist affects our health.

As sure as I’m never sporting Speedos, you’ll not find whole foods at a convenience store. Remember they used to just sell gas?

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connection? Whenever the munchies attack I head for the local grocery, walk past the prepared hot food, then make a bee-line to the produce section where I grab one container of cut up fresh fruit and one of cut vegetables.

Then I truck to the deli for a container of humus, guacamole, or salsa, and some whole wheat pita bread. Grab a small bag of dried sweetened, candied ginger, bulk granola or whole almonds to keep within arm’s length at work or in the car. Read labels, however, since some granolas and nuts have added fats.

“All natural” juice drinks or sodas can be filled

with sugar, which is, semantically, natural.

In short time you’ll gain confidence as you note that there is MUCH more variety at the grocery store, plus you’re getting up off your expanding butt. Find it in yourself, and walk right past the potato chip, gooey thingies, cookies and fried bits.

Major grocery stores now carry healthful versions of cookies and snacks. You’ll notice increased energy and mental clarity. Science supports that eating junk foods makes us stupid.

Besides what I’ve already mentioned, my favorite snacks are raw veggies spritzed with low-calorie salad dressing, a handful of raw almonds, soy cheese and Wheat Thins, banana bits dipped in dark chocolate then frozen on a sheet pan lined with wax paper. Zip-lock them up for a sweet treat.

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Miracle Berry

as miraculin — by altering lettuce. Another company, BioResources International, actually has a patent “for a method of purifying miraculin” and is looking into the possibility of marketing the extract “as a dietary supplement.” In the meantime, there’s a boom market in fresh miracle berries — technically known as Synsepalum dulcificum. One grower, Curtis Mozie, has cultivated about a hundred miracle berry bushes and is having trouble keeping up with the demand. Only problem is, miracle berries don’t ship well, turning “brown and unappetizing within a day or so” after being picked. But if you can wrap your tongue around one, the effect is said to be spectacular. Lime wedges taste like candy, stout beer like a milkshake and bologna sandwiches like a dessert. Now that’s a miracle!

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Methodist Sports Medicine Center (MSMC), a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services and official team physicians for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, is hosting “For Swingers Only,” a free seminar to educate golfers on how to prevent golf-related injuries. The event will be at 7 p.m. today at Clarian North

Medical Center, 11700 N. Meridian St. It will include a presentation of golf stretches and common golf injuries, an in-person assessment of participants’ golf swings and posture and a demonstration of exercises to improve their swings. MSMC orthopedic surgeon John R. McCarroll, M.D., who specializes in knee reconstruction, arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine, will lead the seminar.

The golf seminar is part of MSMC’s support of the Carmel Mayor’s Wellness Challenge,

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Follow along in hot pursuit of god

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ur modern-going-on-postmodern culture adapts Christian religious concepts to its own comfort and convenience.

Consider how our society’s Oprah-esque pursuit of personal, self-actualizing and carefree happiness trumps our biblically mandated personal pursuit of God. To a specific point, the Bible’s terms “blessed” and “forgiveness” … surprise! … aren’t there to communicate that our lives will be “happy” and that our actions are “without consequence.”

Quick! Call Oprah and Say It Ain’t So! When Jesus talks about what is “blessed” in the Beatitudes (the Sermon on the Mount, Mathew 5-7), Christ is defining those things which are objectively good, right and in harmony with God’s ways.

Blessed are the poor, the meek, those persecuted for righteousness, those who mourn … hey, wait a minute! None of those are things a sane person would pray for. None defines or provides “happiness.”

What gives? Something deeper: Blessings are things that make us entirely reliant on God. Forgiveness, in the lexicon of the Bible’s original language, refers to rebirth and

renewal of life. On the cross Jesus said, “Father forgive them for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34). He was saying, “give them (meaning all of us) rebirth and a renewal of life.”

Jesus dying on the cross defeated death; His resurrection gives us all the Hope for Bob Walters eternal life.

Spirituality Today we prefer “forgiveness” to mean “there are no consequences.” That’s not what the Bible says or implies; just look at Christ on the cross. The truth isn’t “Don’t worry, be happy” (McFerrin, 1987); the truth is “repent and be baptized” (St. Peter in Acts 2:38).

Pursue God on our terms? Jesus says “follow me” 20 times in the four Gospels.

Along with “love God,” “love others” and “tell others,” “follow me” seems to be a direct order. I’m inclined to think he meant it.

Bob Walters (rlwcom@aol.com), a Carmel resident, is happy, but sees it as a gift, not a birthright.

WHERE I WORSHIP (and why) Meet The Andersons Residence: John and Laurie Anderson Hannah and Luke

Why: “We were first invited to Central Christian Church in 1997 by Bill Stewart, who is a longtime member and we thought it was wonderful to find a church within walking distance. We found the genuine friendliness of the members so inviting and the church was a good neighbor to our subdivision in

many ways. Central Christian has a dynamic congregation with strong community involvement as well as an established small group ministry. As a young family, we were interested in the many family activities beyond regularly scheduled worship opportunities. Our kids just love Central Christian; it’s like a second home to them!”

Location: 1242 West 136th Street Phone: 846-1230 Web site: www.ccccarmel.org

carmel author to sign book Much has been said on both sides of the debate over separation of church and state about religion and the convictions of our Founding Fathers. From 1812 to July 4, 1826 — when, ironically, both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence — they exchanged a number of letters touching on religion, morals and values.

Carmel resident Bruce Braden has collected these writings in a book titled, Ye Will Say I Am No Christian — The Thomas Jefferson/John Adams Correspondence on Religion, Morals, and Values published by Prometheus Books. He has augmented the

text by adding footnotes that elaborate on names and places that may be unfamiliar to most readers.

Hearing these champions of liberty and religious freedom speak out frankly on church and state, the Bible, Jesus, Christianity, morality and virtue, modern readers may well ask themselves whether either of these Founding Fathers could today be elected president.

Braden will make a presentation at 2 p.m.

April 29 at the Center for Inquiry Indiana, 350 Canal Walk, Suite A, in Indianapolis. Books will be available for purchase and Braden will sign books after the presentation. Admission is free.

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dumb names and the resultant therapy

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Dick Wolfsie is a columnist, author and speaker.

Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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“Mary Ellen, who is the last person in the world you’d think would email me?”

“Probably your mother. She doesn’t have a computer.”

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or much of my kidhood, I her parents are Metallica fans. Imagine what thought my parents had really her life would be like if they preferred Judas blown it in the naming-thePriest. firstborn-son department.

And remember, there was a spate of Mike? Mike? What kind of a idiocy in this country where people were name was Mike? There were no cowboys on naming children ESPN, after the TV network.

TV named Mike, no superheroes So far, little Metallica (who has with Mike Something-or-other as a been baptized) has the name all secret identity. There hadn’t been to herself, except for a Swedish any presidents named Mike and woman who adopted it a middle neither of my grandfathers was a name. She’ll always be the Mike. It was as if my parents had only heavy metal band in her stuck their arms into the Dumb homeroom.

Name Bin and yanked out the first In other Dumb Name news, thing they grabbed. we go to Las Cruces, N.M., where It was especially bad when trucker Justin Brady has legally people caught on to the gimmick: changed his name to Ynot Bubba.

My father’s name was Pat and I Ynot was inspired by was Mike and we were Irish. Pat communities named Whynot and Mike. Then along came my and Wynot, and Bubba is what Mike Redmond brother and they named HIM his friends call him. He said he Humor Patrick, too, and … well, let’s just wanted to change his name to say I spent a lot of my kidhood make a break from his adoptive wondering why I couldn’t be Bob. Bob family, from which he is estranged.

Redmond.

Actually, Ynot Bubba was one of three Now, of course, I like my name, and so do names he was considering, the others being a lot of other people. Michael is consistently Lacon Marlboro, after a town and his brand near the top of the list when it comes to of cigarette, and More Chek, after a desire for popular boys’ names. And I also like my more money. Gee. How did he ever decide? parents, which is what brings me to …

(I guess Bob Redmond wasn’t fancy (Drum roll, please.) enough for him.)

DUMB NAMES IN THE NEWS! But you’ll notice ol’ Ynot’s name is legal, We begin this installment in Sweden, which is more than we can say for poor little where Michael and Karolina Tomaro are trying Metallica. Her case is working through the to make their daughter hate them forever by Swedish courts right now, which if they are naming her Metallica. anything like America’s, ought to come to Yes. Metallica. After the band. some sort of resolution about the time she “It suits her,” said Karolina, 27. “She’s graduates from high school. decisive and she knows what she wants.”

It just makes me glad my parents gave I think that’s a polite Swedish way to say me such a good, sensible, normal name. And the kid is loud. Which is one of two reasons I I know I also speak for my siblings: Vicky, could see for naming a kid Metallica, the other Patrick, Amy, Elvis and Lucky Strike. being that the parents are morons.

So far, Michael and Karolina have had their Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ plans to send their child into lifelong therapy mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, thwarted by the Swedish tax agency, which Indianapolis, IN 46244. For information on regulates names and identity numbers. And speaking fees and availability, visit www. you thought the IRS was nosey. spotlightwww.com.

You know, it could be worse. She’s lucky

“No, it was an e-mail from Harris. And he’s calling me tonight.”

“Harris? You mean your freshman roommate from college? That’s wonderful.

You two can talk about old times.”

“I don’t think so. We didn’t have any old times.”

About 8:30 the phone rang. “Hi, it’s Harris. How have you been?”

“Let’s pick a decade, Harris. I’ve really had some ups and downs.”

“You were always a comedian. So what’s been happening?”

“Well, I got married after college, we had a kid and I’ve been pretty much working for the last 40 years. You know, making a living. What’s been happening with you?”

“Wow! That is like an almost deleted the e-mail. I didn’t amazing coincidence.

That’s pretty much recognize the address and lately I exactly what has been happening with me, have been besieged with spam. But also.”

I clicked on it anyway. Who knew, (Loooooooooooong pause.) Finally, Harris maybe it was some rich guy from picked up the conversation. “My wife’s name Uganda who wanted to send me a million is Sherrie.” dollars — after I sent him $5000. I didn’t want “Well, my wife’s name is Mary Ellen. That pass up an offer like that. pretty much ends those amazing coincidences I stared at the correspondence in disbelief. right there.”

It wasn’t from a chief financial officer in “Hmmmmm. You don’t have a cat named Africa. Or even a chief. It was from Harris, my Hector, do you?” freshman year roommate at college. The e“No, every cat we ever had is mail went something like this: dead.

I forgot to mention that, “Hi there, remember me, when you asked me what’s been Harris? Your long-lost roommate. happening.”

I think the last time we saw each “How’s the weather?” other was 1966. How have you “Well, since we last saw each been? I’ve been fine. I Googled you other, there’s been some global and found your phone number. warming.

Have you heard about I’ll call you tonight and we’ll catch it, Harris?” up.”

“No, I live in Michigan now.”

— Harris, class of ’69 (Another long pause.) Harris My mouth dropped. I hadn’t spoke again: “Well, I gotta go. We talked to this guy in 38 years — 39 could probably talk forever. We if you count the year we roomed should do this again.” together. We didn’t have a lot in Dick Wolfsie “Well, I’m afraid if we do this common. He was a night person Humor every 38 years, that was probably and I was a morning person, our last conversation.” which made for lousy roommates, “Always the funny guy. Well, although 14 years later that combination made see ya, Eric.” for a successful marriage.

“Eric? Wait Harris, my name is Dick. Wasn’t What would we talk about? How do you Eric your roommate sophomore year?” “catch up” with someone you never “caught” “Sorry.

Eric is my 8:45 call. Well, it was fun anything with in the first place? I was panic talking to you, anyway. Just like old times.” stricken. When my wife came home, I shared “Yup, exactly like old times.” my concern.

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PANACHE

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JEANS THAT ACTUALLY FIT: Have you ever gone shopping for new jeans and found the perfect pair in the first try? If so, lucky you.

But, most women head to the dressing room, arms piled high with every brand, size and style of jean available in the store only to find that nothing fits. Shefinds. com has a quiz that might make shopping for jeans less tedious. Go to the Shefinds.com Web site and look on the lower right corner for “Check Out Our Readers’ Favorite Pages.” Click on the link that says “Find Jeans that Fit.” Take the quiz and you may actually make a purchase next time you venture into a store’s denim department.

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protect against design fraud

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nless you have been hiding under the seat cushions of a chenille-covered sofa for two months, you’ve seen the news. Headlines that read “Carmel Interior Designer Indicted for Fraud” have hit the local paper repeatedly.

It is hard to believe that such an innocuous activity as home decorating can lead to alleged criminal activity.

Unfortunately, any home improvement endeavor can lead to problems. In fact, the success of any transaction that is a process over time is dependent upon the integrity of both parties.

This advice, albeit simple, is critical for a successful project Vicky Earley outcome.

Decor First and foremost, do business with an entity that has a front door. It sounds so simple, but time and again, fraud happens when the party providing the service works without a tangible address.

Within the boundaries of the Arts and Design district, there are six interior design

stores that offer design services. If a design company has established roots, it has a stake in its reputation. Generally, you can do business with these companies without concern.

That is not to say that all home-based independent designers and decorators come with risk. Reputation is critically important in this case as well, so ask for referrals from customers who have had similar work completed.

Please note that is not my intention to address my own company in this column.

This editorial space is intended for general information and entertainment. Due to the importance of the issue of fraud, I will take the liberty of sharing information that relates to the company that I know best…Artichoke Designs.

First of all, Artichoke Designs does not demand high retainer fees prior to providing a service. I believe that is true of all the design stores in the Carmel area. We are a fee-for-service business and send bills upon completion of consultation time.

Deposits are generally required when merchandise special orders are placed, with final payment due upon delivery of merchandise. This is to protect both parties.

Although there may be special circumstances,

“It’s never too early to learn.”

INTERNATIONAL TALENT ACADEMY Cordially invites you to our annual fundraising event “Discover Your Talents - 2007” Join us for dinner, a silent auction, and ITA presentation featuring Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard as our guest speaker, and live piano performances by our 6-16 year old advanced students - winners of local, national, and international music competitions. Come and hear exciting piano solos and concertos by Bach, Haydn, Schumann, Grieg, and more!

FUNDRAISER INVITATION: WHAT: International Talent Academy fundraiser: dinner & concert WHEN: Sunday, May 6th, 2007.

WHERE: OAK HILL MANSION; 5801 E. 116th St., Carmel, IN TIME: 5PM-8PM COST: $75 person/$145 couple/$550 table (8) (Event sponsorship, company tables or individual tickets are available. Details are available upon request).

PLEASE, RSVP BY APRIL 1, 2007 to Tatyana Komarova

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I am not aware of any design store that has a policy requiring full payment before completion.

While fraud in the interior design industry is the exception, home improvement is rife with such problems.

It is always good to remember that when someone knocks on your door offering a free estimate or suggesting you need some work done on or around your home, you want to think twice. No, make that three times.

While most home-repair specialists that come with a referral operate with integrity, unscrupulous operations do exist and separate many thousands of dollars from unsuspecting homeowners each year.

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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W

eeds in landscape beds are a bummer.

Curiously, some of our favorite perennials are rescued weeds, cleverly named and professionally marketed.

Because weeds begin to flourish this time of year, it’s critical to take evasive action immediately.

Fortunately, there are several means of attack, all working in concert with each other.

Smart lawn care practices are necessary to overcome weed seed Randy Sorrell blown in from lawns.

Outdoors Mow often and higher than you would prefer (4-inches tall, one of the higher settings, and cut off no more than 25 percent of the height) and employ well timed lawn fertilization and weed control applications. Birds tend to deposit a fair amount of weed seed in beds, too.

The two primary components of successful

Ragweed

weed control, however, are a consistent 2- to 4-inch layer of premium hardwood shredded mulch and early spring and fall applications of pre-emergent weed control in mulched areas.

Most products perform best when applied just prior to spreading mulch.

If you are the unfortunate recipient of a weed problem, prepare for battle. Battling weeds requires vigilance, habit and enrollment in an anger release program. Armed with herbicide designed to destroy unsightly weeds and a cup of high octane java, set aside a few minutes every Saturday morning, tour the beds and shoot to kill.

A 50-50 mixture of vinegar and water and hand pulling are the preferred organic

methods. Over a period of a few months, you will discover peace of mind and likely be weed free. Anticipate a fall encore as any surviving weed seed fights for survival, and for a prolonged engagement if the problem is thistle.

Our heart is also fertile ground for ugly weeds or flowering perennials. Choose an attitude of gratitude and be surrounded by joy. It really can be that simple.

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MAKE NICE WITH BENEFICIAL INSECTS: Not all insects are pests.

In fact, the majority of bugs living in your garden are helping your plants to grow in numerous, unseen ways. If you are having a problem with pests in your garden, you probably have an imbalance of fauna or an imbalance of soil nutrients. The more insects and other fauna in your garden, the less likelihood the “pesky” ones have of surviving. You will find that most insects eat those Green Lacewing moths and = GOOD maggots that are eating your plants. The very best way to encourage a diverse collection of life in your garden is by planting a variety of plants.

While some of the pests will be attracted to some of your plants, the other plants will attract the friendly insects. The more plant diversity in your garden, the more insect diversity. Talk to your local nursery about native plants in your area and stick with those.

— helpfulgardener.com

ARM YOURSELF FOR THE YEARLY BATTLE AGAINST WEEDS

Randy Sorrel is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel design, landscape and remodeling firm. He may be reached at 679.2565, randy@choosesurroundings.com or www. choosesurroundings.com.

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PANACHE

CHURCH PRESENTS EASTER PLAY: Carmel United Methodist Church will present “You Are the Christ,” a musical drama, at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday in the church’s sanctuary, 621 S. Range Line Road.

Admission is free. Contact Andrew Lewis at 844.7275 or alewis@ carmelumc.org.

AUTHORS TO SIGN BOOKS: The Mystery Company bookstore, 233 Second Ave. SW, will host book signings with authors Julie Hyzy (www.julieahyzy.com) and Michael Black (www.michaelablack.com) at 2 p.m. Sunday. Go to www. themysterycompany.com.

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CARMEL RESIDENT STARS PLAY: Carmel resident Jeffrey Dalstrom will star as Adam in the upcoming University of Indianapolis theatre production “The Shape of Things,” running Friday-Sunday and April 26-28 at UIndy. Dalstrom is a junior at UIndy and a graduate of Carmel High School. For more information, visit arts.uindy.edu.

CONSIDER THIS MOVIE: The Carmel Clay Public Library will show “For Your Consideration” (PG-13) at 7 p.m. April 27 in the Program Room. This comedy from Christopher Guest tells the story of three actors who learn that their respective performances in the film “Home for Purim” are generating award-season buzz.

Free tickets are available at the Audiovisual Desk.

MUSEUM SAVES YOUR DAY: The American Super Heroes Museum opened March 31 in downtown Indianapolis at 20 W. Louisiana St. It features one of only two complete sets of screen-worn Superman costumes, artifacts from movies and television episodes, and thousands of licensed toys, posters and collectibles. Call 687.1938 or go to www.heroesmuseum.com.

ANNUAL SHOW HOUSE TO OPEN: St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild’s 46th Annual Decorators’ Show House and Garden Walk will be held this year April 28-May 13 at 4201 N. Washington Blvd. The 1914 English Tudor style home was designed by Architect Herbert L. Bass. Thirty-eight Indianapolisarea interior designers and landscape architects will renovate this home, www.showhouseindy.com.

Carmel watercolorists take part in Friday’s “Art After Dark” mingle, examine the paintings and read the artists’ statements of inspiration.

At 7 p.m., the real fun begins when an artist starts to draw ticket numbers; the winning ticketholders select one of the works on display to take home at the end of the evening. A random drawing of ticket numbers continues throughout the evening until every watercolor has Flim Flam Shooga Wooga, Bruce Moore been chosen.

Conversation ebbs and flows as attendees eagerly wait for their chance

By Barbara E. Cohen to pick an original work of art. With more than 70 works in a variety of styles and sizes, there’s Watercolors by Carmel-based members sure to be something for everyone. of the Watercolor Society of Indiana will be Carmel artists represented in the show among those going home with art lovers as part of the third annual “Art After Dark” Friday.

The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the OneAmerica Building at Ohio and Illinois streets in downtown Indianapolis.

Event ticketholders pay $250 per couple to mingle with the artists and maybe acquire one of the works on display. They’ll also nibble on appetizers prepared by Jonathan Byrd Catering, sample wines provided by United Package Family of Beverage Shoppes and listen to music by Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School student musicians.

The evening begins with hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting to the accompaniment of a pianist and saxophone player while guests

Sailing for the Soul, Connie Sands

Serendipity, Karen Fehr

include Robert L. Bratton, Bonnie Draher, Karen Fehr, Linda Heavin, Bruce Moore and Connie Sands.

“People donate their time and talents to the organization because it makes them a better artist,” said event chairwoman Connie Sands, who has been painting on and off for 30 years. “The money raised pays for programs that promote an awareness and appreciation of watercolor art in Indiana.”

Those who prefer to look without purchasing can buy a $25 Art Connoisseur ticket, which entitles you to enjoy the exhibition, meet the artists and sample the food and wine without entering the drawing.

For further information, visit www. watercolorsocietyofindiana.org.

Barbara E. Cohen is a freelance writer who covers the arts for Current in Carmel and teaches art appreciation at the Carmel campus of Ivy Tech Community College. You can reach her at barbara@i-writersstudio.com.

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‘Hop’ to it: Beer of the week Beer name: Harp Lager Brewery: Dundalk County Louth, Ireland Type: Lager Pros: Good frothy head; Sweet, malty start with a bitter finish; Smooth, very drinkable Cons: A little short on character; not a standout John Kamerud Beer Guy

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BOOK REVIEW My Pet Virus

by Shawn Decker Review by Lisa Dick Carmel Clay Public Library

Shawn Decker is a mild hemophiliac who was infected with HIV from tainted blood products during his childhood in the 1980s.

He shares stories of being removed from public school, coming of age at a time when being HIV-positive was supposed to be a death sentence and eventually finding his voice as an AIDS educator. Decker talks candidly about his family’s response to the disease, the friendships he made throughout the “positoid” AIDS community and the challenges of staying alive and healthy.

Decker’s writing is honest and often funny. He provides a perspective on the AIDS epidemic that only someone who has been intimately touched by it can.

WHERE RESTAURANT OWNERS DINE Jim Thompson Owner of Daddy Jack’s, Kona Jack’s and Apres Jack’s Where do you eat?

La Margarita’s Why? They’re family owned and located right next door to Daddy Jack’s.

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK

What’s your favorite dish?

The Carnitas La Margarita’s Restaurant 9435 N. Meridian St., Indy 848.1457 Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Jim Thompson

TUNA AND PEPPER SALAD IN FILLO CUPS Ingredients: 12 oz. water-packed tuna, drained 1 tsp. basil oil 3 Tbsp. chopped black olives 2 large diced tomatoes to equal 1 cup 2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar 2 large red peppers diced to equal 1 cup 1/2 cup steamed white rice 24-1/8 oz. Fillo Dough Shells Parsley to garnish Directions: Mix all ingredients together, except the phyllo cups. Place 1-oz. mixture in each phyllo cup.

Garnish with parsley and arrange on a serving plate.

Photo: Maregetti Interiors

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Yield: 5 servings Nutrition information for 1 cup: 50 calories, 2 gm fat, 0 gm saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 90 mg sodium, 0 gm fiber, 4 gm protein, 4 gm carbohydrate Recipe by Executive Chef Joseph Heidenreich, Agio’s 635 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204 488.0359 Provided by The Dining A La Heart Program sponsored by The Care Group, LLC, 338.8642 or www.

TheCareGroup.com.

Forget everything you previously thought about hospital food because Atrio at Clarian North Medical Center is redefining what it means to dine at a health-care facility. With a menu that includes gourmet soups, fresh pizza, a salad bar, a made-to-order grill, fresh seafood and elegant deserts, Atrio is like no other restaurant.

All of the food is prepared fresh daily, which means a healthy assortment of only the freshest fruits and vegetables and daily specials from Executive Chef Peter Fulgenzi.

For more information, visit www.clariannorth.com/atrio.

Atrio: Mon.-Fri. hours: breakfast, 6:30-10 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; and dinner, 4-7 p.m. Weekend hours: 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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New arrivals for men and women from legendary West Coast tattoo artist Ed Hardy.

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Culture

The Last Night of Ballyhoo

Desk Set Dates: Friday-Sunday, April 27-29. Location: Carmel Community Players, Studio 15, First Ave. NE. Time: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Price: $12 adults, $10 students, seniors and children. Phone: 815.9387. Web: www. carmelplayers.org.

The Full Monty Dates: Through April 29. Location: American Cabaret Theatre, 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis. Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Price: $30/$25. Phone: 631.0334. Web: www. actindy.org.

Death of a Salesman Dates: Through Sunday. Location: Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Time: Various.

Price: $34 to $49; $29 seniors and $19 students. Phone: 635.5252. Web: www. indianarep.com.

Guys and Dolls Dates: Through May 13. Location: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Time: Various. Price: $32.50-$52.50. Phone: 872.9664. Web: www.beefandboards.com.

Dates: Through Sunday. Location: The Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville. Time: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Price: $12. Phone: 773.1085. Web: www.hctg.org.

Crazy Cinderella Unscripted: An Adult Fairytale Date: Fridays through May 4. Location: 721 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis.

Time: Doors open 9:30 p.m., performance begins at 10 p.m. Patrons may make written suggestions which performers will incorporate into the show.

Price: $12. Restriction: 17 years and older. Phone: 951.8499. Web: www. indycomedysportz.com.

Exhibit Museum of Miniature Houses Dates: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Location: 111 E. Main St. Wartime Toys display features toys and other memorabilia from World War II. Admission: $4 adults, $2 children. Phone: 575.9466.

Web: www.museumofminiatures.org.

Dance

Indy Dancers Dance Date: Today. Location: Northside Knights of Columbus, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Time: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Dance a variety of social dances to DJ music.

Price: $5 members, $10 nonmembers.

Phone: 767.5665. Web: www.indydancers.com.

Indy Dancers Anniversary Dance Date: Saturday. Location: Starlite Ballroom, 5720 Guion Road, Indianapolis.

Time: 5:30 to 11 p.m. 24th Anniversary Dinner and Dance. Price: $20 members, $25 nonmembers. Advance tickets required. Phone: 767.5665. Web: www. indydancers.com.

Retro Rewind Date: Wednesday. Time: 10 p.m. Location: Vogue Nightclub, 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. Price: $3. Phone: 259.7029. Web: www.thevogue.ws/inside.

Latin Night Salsa Dancing Date: Saturday. Time: 9 p.m. Location: The Cozy, 20 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Price: $7. Phone: 636.2200.

Local Gigs Mickey’s Irish Pub Friday: Endless Summer. Saturday: The Flying Toasters. Location: 136th Street and U.S. 31. Time: 9 p.m. Cover. Phone: 573.9746. Web: www.mickeysirishpub. com.

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Karaoke Majors Sports Café Date: Fridays. Time: 9 p.m. to midnight.

Location: 2293 E. 116th Street. Special: Budweiser buckets of beer special, 5 for $9.95. Phone: 566.8482

Children’s Theater The Tortoise and the Hare Dates: Through April 28. Location: Children’s Theatre Institute, 7435 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis. Times: 10 a.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.

Tuesday and Saturday, “bedtime” performance 7 p.m. Friday. Cost: $6, $7 on Friday evenings. Reservations required.

Phone: 252.5900, Ext. 4. Web: www. indycti.org.

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CARMEL WORDSMITH CHALLENGE

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Answers to ALPHABETICALLY SPEAKING: 1) KNOB; 2) MEAGER; 3) PARABOLA; 4) RHYME; 5) SABLE; 6) SCREAM Answers to CARMEL WORDSMITH CHALLENGE: Among the common words in “City Center” are entirety, eternity, reticent, centric, enticer, recency, center, centre, cretin, entice, entire, entity, netter, nicety, recent, recite, retint, tenter, tinter, citer, cynic, enter, entry, erect, inert, inter, netty, nicer, niece, niter, nitre, retie, teeny, tenet, tenty, tinct, trice, trite Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Authors: Austen, Melville, Poe, Twain, Verne, Wilde; Inns: Comfort, Days, Hampton, Holiday, Ramada; Lakes: Holiday, Lemon, Monroe, Patoka; Cities: Hiroshima, Osaka, Tokyo; Malls: Circle Centre, Glendale; Bank: CIB

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• 1809 Milford St., residential swimming pool, $45,500 • 5161 Westwood Drive, residential addition-room(s), $51,500 • 12955 Old Meridian St. #104, commercial tenant finish, $50,000 • 13699 Deer Ridge Place, residential swimming pool, $50,000 • 2167 Finchley Road, residential single family dwelling, $700,000 • 13323 Tralee Court, residential swimming pool, $39,000 • 9 Concord Court, electrical permit/inspection, $0 • 422 Shoemaker Drive, residential remodel, $25,000 • 134 Bexhill Drive, residential remodel, $31,985 • 3237 Whispering Pines, residential single family dwelling,

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Classifieds NOW HIRING: Dazzles Salon and Laser Center now hiring a full-time hair stylist. Call Kim Young for info and details at 595.6525.

CARMEL FSBO — 3608 Twin Springs Dr. in Woodland Springs; Five bedroom, three bath home in walking distance to school and pool.

Price: $274,900.

WAITER OR WAITRESS: Full- or part-time, Dooley O-Toole’s.

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HELP WANTED REAL ESTATE SALES: New or experienced agents who want unlimited income potential.

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ITEMS FOR SALE WAGNER GAME WORKS: Spring arcade sale!

All stock of pinball’s arcade, video multicades and home slots plus juke boxes and misc. stock.

Closeout priced. Hurry in today for the best price in town. Harley Davidson pin; like new, $3,600.

Corvette pinball, low miles, collector quality, $3,895. Call 326.3533 or 498.5323.

FOR SALE: Whirlpool SELF-CLEANING DOUBLE OVEN 30” includes 85” cabinet with storage; $500 or best offer — cash and carry.

Call Terry at 581.9701.

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HOUSES FOR SALE/RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT — CARMEL: Lovely 3bedroom ranch. Totally updated. Does include all appliances. Near Monon and Downtoan Carmel. No pets/no smoking. Available May 1. $950 per month, 1 year lease. Call Debbie, 848.7076.

$450,000 • 13936 Inglenook Lane, residential single family dwelling, $415,000 • 12126 Woods Bay Place, residential deck addition, $15,000 • 12894 Brighton Circle, residential swimming pool, $45,000 • 1791 Hourglass Drive, residential single family dwelling, $800,000 • 148 Belden Drive, residential addition-room(s), $22,000 • 10380 Windemere Drive, residential swimming pool, $55,000 • 3615 Walden Place, residential addition-room(s), $10,000 • 2676 N. Heathermoor Park Drive, residential single family dwelling, $246,000 • 2662 N. Heathermoor Park Drive, residential single family dwelling, $238,000 • 11720 Windpointe Pass, residential porch addition, $15,000 • 1267 Bridgefield Drive, residential remodel, $18,000 • 510 E. 96th St. #150, commercial tenant finish, $7,000 • 510 E. 96th St. #100, commercial tenant finish, $11,900 • 12629 Malcombe St., residential single family dwelling, $300,000 • 3360 Burlingame Blvd., residential single family dwelling, $240,000 • 3363 Modesto Lane, residential single family dwelling, $205,000 • 3443 Burlingame Blvd., residential single family dwelling, $230,000 • 14046 Brazos Drive, residential single family dwelling, $198,168 • 14230 Brandt Lane, residential single family dwelling, $280,000 • 14277 Barlow Drive, residential single family dwelling, $210,000 • 2115 Burning Tree Lane, residential porch addition, $10,000 • 825 - 843 Park Trail Drive, South, residential multi-family, $350,000 • 826 - 844 Park Trail Drive, South, residential multi-family,

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Julia Osborn Jackson Smith, 81, Tipton, formerly of Carmel, passed away April 7, 2007. Mrs. Smith had been a school teacher for 37 years in several school systems, retiring in 1984 from Carmel Jr. High School. She was a member of Carmel United Methodist Church and was active in the Ladies Joy Circle. Mrs. Smith was a 1943 graduate of Pike High School. She graduated from Central Normal College in 1947, receiving her degree in business education, physical education and mathematics.

She was a member of the Kappa Pi Beta Sorority, Alpha Theta Epsilon and the Indiana

March 31 boys — Yoon, Hongson and Angela; Sedensticker, Tina; Dowden, Kelly April 1 girl — Lazewski, Joseph and Kristen April 2 boy — Wickliff, Richard and Hageman, Diane girls — Whitlock, Trent and Kara; Assante, Thomas and Anne April 3 boys — Westra, Christopher and Leslie Ann; Fugate, Sasha; Telesco, Thomas and Larah girls — Havener, Daniel and Jennifer; Wu, Gang and Zhang, Haili April 4 twin boys — Boyce, Thomas and Deanna girls — Davis, Nathan and Jodi; Paciorek, David and WakleyPaciorek, Michelle; Taylor, Brad and Alexandra April 5 boy — Clark, Taylor and Margot girls — VanMeter, Charles and Ann; Talbot, Justin and Dawn

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State Teachers Association.

Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her first husband, Russel L. Jackson, and second husband, Clifford J. Smith Jr.; daughter Marcia Privratsky; sister Cleo Spence; and stepson Larry Jackson.

Survivors include her children, Ben (Laurie) Jackson, Gary Jackson, Stephen Jackson, Peggy Baker, Vickie (Jack) White, Billie Jo Jackson (Kurt) Mitenbuler and Debra (Mike) Alley; 17 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister Dora Jean Downer; stepchildren Russell Jackson and Tommy Jackson, Sandra Albano, Larry Smith, Darlene Hines and Janet Hurst. Friends and family gathered on April 12 in Leppert Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel, where the funeral service was held April 13. Burial was in Carmel Cemetery. Go to www. leppertmortuary.com where you may share a memory, sign the guest book or make a memorial contribution to Care of Little Hoosiers, Little People of America, Attn.: Debbie Christensen, 1102 Hardin Blvd.

Apt. B, Indianapolis, IN 46241.