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CARMEL TAKES A ‘NEW URBANIST’ APPROACH WITH ITS DOWTOWN MASTER PLAN

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One week of intensive discussions with development professionals and citizens created a long-term vision for Carmel. The Downtown Master Plan and SmartCode Charrette, held in February, mapped out an innovative master plan featuring a “new urbanist” design for the area surrounding downtown Carmel.

“A handful of big ideas came out of the charrette,” said Mike Hollibaugh, Carmel’s director of community services. “The biggest was to redevelop the National City parking lot at the corner of Main HOLLIBAUGH Street and Range Line Road into green space.”

“We have plenty of available retail space downtown,” said Jill Zaniker, co-owner of Simply Sweet Shoppe.

“The owners want to put another building on that corner, but a park would make the district a destination and increase customer frequency for the merchants.”

According to Hollibaugh, the community services department is communicating with the landowner and redevelopment commission to ZANIKER explain the added value of green space versus another building. The park, named Bethlehem Square, would provide a gathering place for residents.

Jack Stafford has lived in Carmel nearly 40 years and participated in the charrette, providing input as a citizen.

“What came out loud and clear is that Carmel is still a family-oriented place and we want to keep it livable

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By Stephanie Carlson Curtis Current in Carmel

by creating a town square where people can take a stroll, listen to music and congregate,” Stafford said.

As the first Indiana city to adopt SmartCode, the goal is to simplify zoning by providing a detailed, more visual representation of Carmel’s development standards using text and artwork.

“While Carmel has done a good job creating development standards that result in a high level of architecture, there is a lot of overlapping rules in zoning districts which creates confusion,” Hollibaugh said.

This study, compiled by Town Planning and Urban Design Collaborative, a consulting company based in Tennessee, was retained by Carmel’s Department of Community Services at a cost of $200,000.

Presented as a 100-year plan, Carmel’s SmartCode represents the combined ideas of more than 100 people who participated in the charrette. Community leaders, city planning experts, business owners and citizens all had the opportunity to voice their opinions about this creative vision for Carmel’s future.

Stephanie Curtis is a freelance writer/photographer. You may e-mail her at Stephanie@currentincarmel.com

The illustrative master plan, which shows the primary street network, proposed new street connections, proposed new open spaces and open space enhancements, civic buildings in red, and a newly activated City Hall area.

more from the charrette In addition to Bethlehem Square, the charrette results include four other key ideas: Fill out the Arts & Design District by adding properties that have been omitted, such as the Lions Club along Main Street and a large area to the west of the Carmel Library that runs to 1st Avenue.

Create a commuter university in the Meridian Science and Technology Park located at 116th and Pennsylvania streets utilizing the existing infrastructure of the industrial area.

Protect existing residential areas and tie in new development along Range Line Road to join Old Town and City Center by creating a midtown.

Implement a trolley on a rail line that would transport residents between the A&D District and the Monon Center.

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OUR TAKES It is our position that the city must remain committed to enforcing noise ordinances as the warm weather has us opening windows and venturing outside for weekend barbeques. Aside from the significant population increases we have experienced over these past years, noise levels have increased from all corners.

Many suburban motorcyclists take great pride in the offthe-chart decibels created as they rumble along on an after-work jaunt.

Meanwhile, others insist on pumping up the volume until we all get to share in the latest hip hop sounds. Whether precipitated by midlife crisis or teenage angst, the determination to seek premature deafness

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While personal freedoms are routinely threatened by America’s shift to a fully urban (or suburban) dominated culture, some standards are required to maintain civility in close quarters. And noise makes the list. The loud pipes and booming speakers are destroying the rights of others to peacefully enjoy our fair city.

Honestly, Carmel could do more to create sufficient ordinances. Leaders should consider action. In the meantime, we urge enforcement of what is in place – not with an eye to becoming a police state, but instead to preserve enjoyment of summer for all.

It is our position that the unveiling of the Japanese Garden in Carmel further highlights one of Carmel’s greatest strengths: cultural diversity and appreciation. Mayor Jim Brainard hosted the dedication of our community’s latest amenity, located adjacent to the Monon Trail immediately south of City Hall, in conjunction with the 15th anniversary of Carmel’s Sister City relationship with City, Osaka, Japan.

The verdant setting reflects the labor of countless volunteers, the city of Carmel and Kawachinagano. Also commemorating the day was a Japanese culture exposition featuring calligraphy, Koto performance, flower arranging and a tea ceremony.

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But we must continue to reach out and invite the world to our berg: The International Arts Festival must be sustained (and even bolstered). Likewise, stop by and visit the new garden. We think that you will be glad that you did.

Kudos to Kumiko “Kay” Brunson for organizing the event.

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a paycheck. Often, parents open their n the course of my routine business homes and wallets to prop-up Junior’s day, it is not uncommon for me to unwillingness to stay at task. If mom and spend time with partners and emdad won’t (or can’t) get the job done, ployees representing a wide crossmany elected officials are all too eager to section of folks – age, education, trade “programs” for votes. financial security, political The good news is most of views, all are across the board. us are more than willing to But as times tighten wallets, do whatever we have to do to the pressure is up for every pay the mortgage. Actually, it individual to do more. Some impresses and motivates me. take to the challenge willingly, Many – who have been playwhile others struggle to carry ing from the same playbook the load of additional responfor years – are working in new sibility. Both those considerand innovative ways. And ably older and considerably those who can only offer their younger than me (there seem labor are asking for weekend to be more of the latter and and evening hours to keep fewer of the former with each their incomes in tact. passing year) have representaTerry Does it suck that we have to tives in each camp.

Anker work harder now to stand in One reaction typical of the same place? Yes! But I’ve the older salesman is, “I decided to use this time to sharpen my haven’t had to make calls in years – and own game. Am I doing everything I can I’m not going to start now.” While the do? Probably not. But I’m working on it. younger plugs a headset into his laptop and spends the afternoon surfing the Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Web – if pushed for performance many Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at simply resign – rather than facing the terry@currentincarmell.com. accountability that comes from taking

FROM THE BACKSHOP michael feinstein’s coming to town Here’s a wonderful treat for our cities: Michael Feinstein is going to play a concert with the vastly underrated Carmel Symphony Orchestra on Sept. 25 at what will be the Village Green at City Center in Carmel. We’ll provide you all the details FEINSTEIN as they develop. The world-class pianist/entertainer, you may recall, is bringing his collection of the Great American Songbook to the third floor of the Regional Performing Arts Center in Carmel. The six-time Grammy nominee also is lending his name, time and talents to the Great American Songbook High School Competition on May 31 at Butler University. It’s a chance to see and hear 10 highly talented high school students from Indiana, Illinois and Ohio sing standards from the Great American Songbook. The winner will perform with Feinstein in New York City. At Butler, the affable Feinstein will be the emcee and will perform solo and with the finalists. Tickets are cheap: $25.

Call 985.5523 for more info.

••• This week’s sign that socialism is upon

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg us: “The goal of health care reform is not to protect the private health insurance industry. And I am so confident in the superiority of the public health care option that I think (the industry) has every reason to be frightened. I know that many of you here today are single-payer advocates, and so am I. So am I!”—Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), at a speech at a rally for health care “reform” in Chicago.

••• And so Arlen Specter, the “good” Congressman from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, has crossed over to the Democratic Party. Which means one thing: The people who elected him in good faith, based on his then-Republican affiliation and campaign promises, should call for his immediate ouster under the heading of fraud. Gee, that move wasn’t pre-ordained, or anything, was it?

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IS THE BIBLE ENTIRELY TRUE? Editor:

“I believe the Bible is entirely true, but it’s a tough read.” So writes Bob Walters in his April 28 column (“Dying So We Can Live”).

If the Bible were entirely true, then Hosea 14:16 would override the “God is pro-life” positions attributed to God at right-to-life rallies. In Hosea 14:16, God declares that Samaria’s punishment for rebelling against “her God” would include infanticide: “Their little ones shall be dashed in pieces, and their pregnant women ripped open.”

As long as one believes his/her God or the word of God, whether it be the Bible, Koran, or whatever, condones the killing of innocents (i.e. the Passover, the murder of Egyptian children on God’s command, 9-11), then consciences can be at peace. It

needs to be asked: What is the Word/Work of God? What is the Word/Work of Men? To be sure, most Americans scoff at the notion, “Resist not thine enemy!” Yet, that is a command from Jesus. Christian America likes Jesus’ other message: “I come not to bring peace, but the sword.”

We must defend ourselves, not turn the other cheek, give our coats and cloaks to our enemies. Dying a martyr’s death without resistance was OK for Jesus. It is not our way.

So, yes, the Bible is a tough read. Partly because we get so many mixed and inconsistent messages from it. But take what good you can from it, as you would any other work from the dawn of thought and writing.

Bruce Braden Carmel

Dealing with pirates Editor:

In the May 5 editorial, “Dealing with Pirates,” I think you “forgot” to give credit to President Obama for authorizing the use of force against those pirates. Fair is

fair – we all know you would have trashed our president had the result not been victorious.

Karen Glowacki Carmel

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“Yes,” I lie. Now I’m starting to panic. just have to share my recent All three girls are hysterical. My sister-in“Supermom” adventure with you. law begins chanting, “Please stop crying.” I On my way home from preschool, have no idea where the freakin’ hospital is, I get a call from my brother-in-law, and I am sure any moment sister-in-law is who just had surgery. His wife, who going to bleed out on me. has also just had a surgical proI get back on the expressway, cedure, might need some help, finally find the right exit, and and he is totally incapacitated. come to almost a dead stop No problem. I have three girls with noon traffic. Screw this! I in the car, but I swing into lifestart driving like a madwoman saver mode and arrive 15 minand throw a diaper back to my utes later. daughter. We finally see a blue The situation is not good. My hospital sign and decide to brother-in-law looks like hell, is follow it, even though it is difjacked up on Darvoset, and is ferent from our directions. At freaking out about his wife, who this point, any ER will do. looks even worse and is sufferI screech up to the curb, ing from post-incision bleeding. dash in to find a wheelchair, They cannot reach a doctor or Danielle then unload Bleeder and leave nurse and are debating whether Wilson her at registration while I park she needs to return to the hospiand haul everyone in. I return tal. After 45 minutes and more to find her slumped in her chair and bleeding, we decide I should run her over not being helped. Not on my watch! I to see her surgeon. Unfortunately, he has march up to the desk and in my sternest changed venues and is now on the west mommy voice demand that she be seen. side of town.

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Of course, no keys. Holy Mother, I am After turning around, my sister-in-law living a nightmare! They’re with my sisterasks where she can throw up. Great. My in-law in triage! daughter informs me she has to pee and In the end, everyone was OK. My begins doing a jig in her carseat. My infant niece is now wailing, and my toddler niece sister-in-law was discharged late that evening, and my tiny passengers got a joins in for funsies. I start looking for my McDonald’s run for their efforts. I conexit again, and just as we approach it, my gratulated myself on being a supermom, at sister-in-law passes out in my front seat. I least for an afternoon. miss the turn once more.

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I try to undo her seat belt so I can shove her head down but can’t navigate the trafDanielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and confic well enough with one hand to do it. tributing columnist. You may e-mail her at When I get off at the next exit, my sisterdanielle@currentincarmel.com. in-law comes to and asks if we’re close.

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co-chairs for the first time event. he audience is wall to wall, arPure Fashion is not only about clothing dently clapping its approval as and modesty. Caroline, along with 18 other engaging models navigate the girls from the Indianapolis metropolitan raised runway extending into the area, has also been working on public speakcrowd. Radiance ’09 is a spring ing, manners and social graces, fashion show unlike any other hair and make-up artistry and style event in the city this year. other personal skills during the Gone will be the low cut, eight-month program. Radiance skimpy or see-through cloth’09 is an opportunity to showcase ing that modern designers the virtuous beauty each Pure create to push the fashion enFashion model has developed. velope. Instead, Radiance ’09 Alberto is proud of the first will promote modesty, grace, class of young ladies to comdignity and purity not just in plete the training. She knows the clothes, but in the teenage they will represent the program models as well. in a very special way that could Our own Caroline Bundy have a lasting effect on others. will represent Carmel at the “These girls are off to high Ritz Charles. For the last eight Jeff school next year and will take months, Caroline has been with them a message of modtraining with a group called Worrell esty,” she said. “I have already Pure Fashion Indianapolis, witnessed a transformation in them.” working towards the big fashion show on Alberto illustrated her point by repeatMay 17. According to Co-Chair Karen Alberto, “Pure Fashion is an international, ing the words of Caroline Bundy, “After one of the classes, I went home and faith-based program that encourages teen cleaned out my closet!” girls to live, act, and dress in accordance For more information, visit www.pfindy. with their dignity as children of God.” com.

The group focuses on guiding young women to become confident and compeJeff Worrell is a local business owner. He tent leaders who live the virtues of modrecognizes volunteers on “Connecting with esty and purity. Alberto and Mollie Smith Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at decided in 2008 to start a Pure Fashion jworrell@advantagemedical.com Chapter in Indianapolis and are serving as

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Susan Sisk, relationship manager at As part of the national KeyBank, is also on the marketKeyBank “Neighbors Make the ing team for PrimeLife.

Difference Day,” the branch on “PrimeLife provides service East Carmel Drive closed its programs for people over 50 doors at noon May 5 and headed such as promoting health and to PrimeLife Enrichment to exercise,” Sisk said. “It provides a donate time to the not-for-profit MAGGINNIS social networking outlet for them organization. as well.”

The team of volunteers dug trenches, Sandy Stewart, executive director of scraped paint, planted flowers and PrimeLife Enrichment, said she was imhelped out any other way PrimeLife pressed with Magginnis’ and his team’s Enrichment needed. This is the second work ethic and dedication. consecutive year KeyBank employees “I think it’s a great example of the have volunteered at the organization. seeds that can be sewn in the commuPrimeLife, according to the organizanity,” Stewart said. “Not only do they tion’s Web site (primelifeenrichment. come volunteer to work outside, but Jeff org), is “dedicated to providing services is a very active board member and helps and programs that promote indepenout all year round.” dence, optimal wellness and socialization Two-thirds of the KeyBank branches for those 50 and beyond.” across the nation closed midday for the According to Jeffrey Magginnis, “Neighbors Make the Difference Day,” vice president of business banking at with 178 employees working at 18 difKeyBank, the bank chose PrimeLife ferent sites in Indianapolis. Other local for its service project because of the sites included Riley Hospital’s Ronald important advantages the organization McDonald House, Teachers’ Treasures, provides to the community. Magginnis and Friends of the White River. is a board member for the organization, Neighbors Day also kicked off as well as the chair of the marketing KeyBank’s Salute to Community Service committee.

Month for May. KeyBank established “Obviously, the products and services “Neighbors Make the Difference Day” in PrimeLife provides for people over 50 1990 as a beach clean-up project with its went into the decision to help them employees in Alaska.

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“One of the most important things we’ve done was being able Carmel’s Mansion at Oak Hill to provide grants and funds to hosted the 2009 Hamilton County areas that wouldn’t have the opState of Tourism Event on April portunity before,” he said.

30. The event introduced the new When Denise Miller, president of campaign for Hamilton County the visitors bureau, started working RADCLIFF tourism, with the tagline, “Eight in the tourism business in 1977, Great Towns: One Destination.”

Indiana had only five conventions. Now “You’re going to see the word ‘relationthe state has more than 50 active visitors ship’ a lot today,” said Executive Director bureaus. Miller said the tourism business Brenda Myers. “It’s very important to us. is always growing because people started to We couldn’t do this without you.” see what it can do for a community.

Meredith Carter, Hamilton County The event wrapped up with Deputy Convention and Visitors Bureau liaison, Director Karen Radcliff launching the said Hamilton County still has opportuni- new campaign, put together by the Threeties in tough economic times. One of his Sixty Group. The campaign will target proudest accomplishments is helping out Cincinnati, Dayton, Ohio and Louisville, small communities.

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can purchase the Morning After Pill over was ecstatic when Teva the counter without a prescription. I’ll Pharmaceuticals introduced the be perfectly honest. I didn’t even know so-called “Morning After Pill.” This there was an age limit attached to the pill. is the pill that lowers the risk of But once I heard conservatives pregnancy by 89 percent complain about parental rights if taken within three days of and the safety of minors, I realunprotected sex. ized (again) they were wrong.

I thought surely the right-toWhy is there an age limit life faction would embrace this attached to the pill at all? In pill. After all, the right-to-life fact, by essentially blocking its movement wants to elimiuse for those under 17, isn’t the nate abortion, right? And the FDA actually increasing the Morning After Pill effectively chances some 12-year-olds will eliminates abortion, right? So become pregnant? And correct the pill is a win-win situation, me if I’m wrong, but isn’t that right? what both sides (pro-choice and Wrong! Conservatives hated pro-life) are trying to avoid? the pill. They claimed its mere I hate to break the news to existence would lead to more Andy the religious right, but teens unprotected sex. But isn’t that Ray are having sex. The mere exisViagra’s purpose too? And they tence of the Morning After Pill don’t seem to have a problem has not changed the percentage of teens with Viagra. having sex any more than the ill-fated abThe Morning After Pill would never stinence-only movement. It’s time conserhave been approved by the FDA if it vatives embrace the pill for what it is – a didn’t virtually eliminate the need for way to (finally) eliminate most abortions. abortions. And if a few more teenagers have unprotected sex because of its exisAndrew Ray is a Carmel resident. You may tence, so what? It’s not like they were all write him at andy46032@att.net or visit practicing abstinence in the first place. his blog at http://www.myspace.com/ Now I discover the FDA has lowered andy4603. the age requirement, so that 17-year-olds

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Carmel Cleaners owner Arshad “I want to help the people who Zafar isn’t worried about his own don’t have a job and are actively job, but he is concerned for those out there looking for work,” he who are out of work and looking said. for jobs.

He felt this gesture was a good ZAFAR Zafar and his family recently way to give back to his new relocated to Carmel to purchase Carmel community.

Cleaners, and knowing the economy has “We just moved to the community,” he put a number of people out of work, he said. “And what better way to get involved borrowed an idea from his brother and in the community than this?” business partner, who lives in Texas. His Being taken advantage of isn’t a concern, brother knew another dry cleaner who according to Zafar. offered the laid-off employees of Texas “We’re going to kind of keep track,” he Instruments half off their dry cleaning. said. “I don’t want someone coming in “I kind of modified it,” Zafar said. every day, but it’s going to be on the hon“People really don’t care about 50 percent esty and integrity of the people who need off if they don’t have a job; the last thing this service … 99 percent of the people on their mind is dry cleaning.” will not abuse the service.”

Instead, Zafar is offering free dry cleanCarmel Cleaners is located at 120 E. ing of one suit or outfit for individuals Main St.

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by Rosine Lewis, which will offer barbeque, turkey, pulled pork and City Councilman Ron Carter other packaged meats. gets excited when asked about the Returning after a four-year haitus 2009 Carmel Farmer’s Market. will be McCann Farms, which There’s a lot to get excited about.

Carter explains is “known for the CARTER First of all, there are the wonderful cantaloupes they bring.” vendors.

Also making a comeback is Moon “We’ll be opening with 51 vendors,” Flower Farm, owned by Mindy HabigCarter said. That’s up four from last year.

Levandoski. Carter says she’ll be bringing In addition, the 2009 market is continuflowers she grows and “making arrangeing a trend of losing very few vendors ments at the market.”

– only three 2008 vendors will not be In addition to the new and returning returning. vendors, there’s another reason for Carter Mallow Run Winery, an award-winning and market-goers to get excited. winery owned in part by Bill and Laura “The Farmer’s Market Committee Richardson, members of the Carmel elected after last year’s season to invest in a Symphony Orchestra, will be a new addisound system for the parking lot,” Carter tion in 2009. Joining Mallow Run will be said. “So we’ll be able to make announceNature’s Harvest Organics, a producer of ments throughout the entire market now organic vegetables; McAllister Candy com- for the first time ever.” pany, which makes homemade caramels The Farmer’s Market opens for the Carter describes as “to die for;” Good Life season May 30 at 8 a.m. It will run every Farms, a provider of a variety of lettuce to Saturday through the last Saturday in top Indianapolis restaurants; and Riblets September.

By Chelsie Lanning Current in Carmel

Last week marked the newest addition to the historic plaques displayed throughout the Arts & Design District. The plaque, located outside Serendipity Tea Room (2 W. Main St.) was commemorated after the conclusion of the May Day Tea. The Carmel Arts Council and Carmel Redevelopment Commission joined to honor the landmark.

Doreen Squire-Ficara, executive director of the Carmel Arts Council and author of all historical plaques, said it is important to preserve the landmarks that make the community great.

“Two West Main is a location that is not only beautiful, but full of memories for many Old Town Carmel residents,” she said.

The location was selected for its history, dating back to 1829 when French fur trader John Brouillet used it as a trading post. The current building was completed in 1923 to become Citizens State Bank.

John Brown purchased the building in 1938 and it became Brown’s Drug Store.

The building housed Union State Bank from 1954-1972 and became the location for several insurance agencies until 1985.

That year, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Butcher purchased the building. They restored it to its current condition in 1996.

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Building owner Curtis Butcher with the new plaque

using marble and mosaic floors, installed chandeliers from the L.S. Ayers Tea Room and added 100-year-old double doors from the old Morrison Opera House in downtown Indianapolis.

The plaque joins markers recognizing Carmel’s first library, the Carmel Theater, Carmel’s first silent film theater and Carmel’s first doctor’s office. A sixth plaque will be unveiled May 22 during the Indianapolis 500 Gallery Walk.

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Numerous products on the market contain thermogenic ingredients – or what some of us call “fat burners.” Ephedrine, yohimbine, green tea extract (EGCG), bitter orange (synephrine) and even caffeine are examples, and they basically work by stimulating the central nervous system.

This increases your “fight or flight” responses, indirectly providing energy and allowing you to process calories at a faster rate. Along with these supposed benefits, there are also side effects, including increased blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate.

Another potential issue is the fact that, individually, they don’t seem to have a dramatic effect. As a result, companies often combine several of these ingredients into one product and sell it as an energy or health supplement. Unfortunately, we don’t know how any of these stimulants will specifically affect you as an individual, let alone many of these ingredients combined. More independent (not companysponsored) research is needed.

So, despite the dramatic claims of limitless energy, your best bet is to pass on these products. Instead, focus on maximizing your activity, fitness and food choices.

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Kirk and Nancy Lawrence are the club owners and certified personal trainers at Anytime Fitness in Westfield. To submit a question for future articles, please contact Kirk and Nancy at westfieldin@anytimefitness.com.

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Keep trying different foods. If they do food jag, there’s still hope, says researcher Lucy Cooke. “Our research suggests that a child 2 to 5 years old may need as many as 10 to 15 tries of a tiny amount of a food before she will accept it.”

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DISPATCHES IS YOUR MONEY READY? – Somerset CPAs’ Wealth Management Team is hosting a three-part seminar series explaining how to take control of your financial future by overcoming today’s retirement challenges and being prepared for the unexpected. Each will be held in the Somerset Conference Center, 3925 River Crossing Parkway in Indianapolis. There are no fees to attend. Part one, “Five things to do today,” will be May 14 from 6:30-8 p.m. If you are concerned about what lies ahead, you will want to attend this educational workshop, where you will learn sound investment and financial strategies that will help you pursue your financial goals. For more information and future dates, visit www.somersetcpas. com.

MANAGING YOUR CASH FLOW - “Managing Your Cash Flow in a Challenging Economy” is a two-part workshop hosted by Simons Bitzer & Associates, PC. Are you a small or medium-sized business owner wondering how to manage your cash flow when customers are paying more slowly and suppliers are changing their terms?

Have you been wondering how many new customers you will need to gain to still be profitable if you lower your price?

If so, register to attend the workshop May 16 from 9-11 a.m. by calling 317782-3070 or e-mailing rpotter@simonsbitzer.com. There is no registration fee and a catered breakfast is included.

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Technology, like math, has a way of Want to solve some complex penetrating our lives without us knowing. issues using the quadratic formula or Pythagorean Theorem? When we mark it as “math,” people resist it. You don’t have a problem figuring a How about sum up a few fractip at a restaurant, balancing tions for fun? your checkbook or deciding When it comes to math, how much change you’re owed. most people either love it or That’s just a part of life. But hate it. With math, like most try and tell someone they must early school subjects, parents learn math, and they act like and teachers often say, “You you’ve got the swine flu. will use this,” in an effort to Technology has a similar keep your interest in learning. status. It’s all around us, and Today, it’s becoming clear that we use it everyday. You don’t technology and math have a lot have any problem using a in common. Both have great computer, talking on your cell importance in our lives, and phone or driving your car, but both potentially scare a lot of offer to discuss “technology” people.

David Cain and usually it’s met with a step Mention a blog or a wiki five Marketing backwards and an alarmed, years ago and people cringed “I don’t know anything about and snapped, “I don’t understand this stuff.” Mention it today and you technology.”

Technology is fundamental to our lives, still get an occasional eye roll, but mostly and it exists everywhere. It just happens people have become more accepting of that people who fear technology might technology and its role in their lives.

Even so, generally you either love it or hate just be afraid of change. it. You are either a technology adopter or a David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital laggard. Everyone knows the person who media and online marketing company in always has the new gadgets and is always on Carmel. David welcomes your questions or the leading edge. As technology provides comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com. cooler gear and makes lives easier, there are

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BUSINESS NETWORKING – The Carmel Alumni Business Networking group will meet May 20 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. For more information, visit www.carmelalumnibusinessnetwork.com or contact Brian Borshoff at 317-846-1005 or bborshoff@aol.com.

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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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oly smokes, technology is amazing. For some time now, I have been hearing and reading the hype surrounding Twitter.

It’s now possible for people like you and me to find out – real time – when Britney Spears is at Starbucks or perhaps share her excitement at finally finding her underwear…

Intrigued, I began experimenting with Twitter. I read more about it, created an account, and started Twittering. One Kent Burns of the first things On Success that one learns from Twitter is that there are a whole lotta people out there with WAY to much time on their hands.

These twitter guys should hire Styx as their spokesmen.

There are some positives, however. It’s a great platform to broadcast short messages of value to an audience. I have started using it to share my “thought for the day,” an inspirational or insightful quote designed to help get your day off to a good start.

It is also a great place to listen and

learn. You can identify topics of interest to you and begin following those Tweets (a Tweet is a Twitter message). I have found this to be incredibly informative, as many of these folks are thought leaders who identify and/ or set trends.

Recently, a good friend of mine shared with me that Tom Crean is on Twitter. I went to his page (@tomcrean) and was amazed at what I found. Here’s a supersuccessful coach at one of the most heralded basketball programs in the country, and he is Twittering! It is so cool reading what he Tweets – they provide access and insight into exactly what’s on his mind. Amazing.

Bill Gates is there (@billgates); Mike Pence is there (@RepMikePence).

This unprecedented access to information at such an intimate level is astounding.

Is it a fad? I don’t know. Is the company making any money? Not sure. Check it out. Follow me … my address is @kentburnsonline.

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Owner: Heather Liston Address: 16404 Carey Rd. Westfield, IN 46074 Phone: 317-208-3223 Heather Liston moved her business of five years, Face One Eighty, to an addition of her house in December. Liston worked with plastic surgeon Dr. Maloney for 12 years, and has seven years of experience working with injections. The business is clinical, with more of a spa-like setting.

She described it as “very private and personal.”“We’re not going to do a Botox party,” she said. “We don’t do anything in a non-medical setting.” Face One Eighty offers facials and peels, Botox, Restylane, Perlane, Microdermabrasion, an IPL laser

LISTON photofacial package and IPL laser hair removal. Liston said some people get injections to get rid of lines, while others come in to prevent them. “Younger people will come in and say ‘I’m starting to look like my mother’” she said. “I try to be very up front and honest with them. You have to have realistic expectations.”

MONEY MATTERS President Obama has proposed eliminating some tax deductions for companies that earn profits in countries with low tax rates. Do you think this is a good idea?

“I’m all for keeping the work here in the United States.”

Vicki Norris Carmel

“I do think it’s good to encourage companies to hire at home, but I hope it’s done in a way that doesn’t impede the growth of businesses.”

Alyssa Wei Carmel

“I’m not for that. If you take away tax deductions, you’re hurting big businesses. I’m scared because I think big businesses are failing fast.”

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to describe good and truth as the light of he first two chapters of Genesis Jesus Christ, and recognize evil and falseand the last two chapters of hood as the darkness of Satan. Alas, today’s Revelation tell us the world was prevailing intellectual winds paint assuredcreated without sin and will end ness in the divine unseen as irrational, and without sin. ascribe cultural tolerance and The bad stuff starts in Genesis philosophical certainty only 3 when Satan appears and to self-truth and situational tempts Adam and Eve. Satan’s morality. run ends in the lake of fire in One hundred years ago, Revelation 20. Bracketing the author G.K. Chesterton recintervening Biblical chaos are ognized the first glimmers of Genesis 1-2 and Revelation rationalist postmodernism and 21-22, which describe sinless argued a somewhat brief yet worlds far different than the one brilliantly entertaining case in which we currently live. against it in his classic 1908 I love the Creation story and book “Orthodoxy.” deeply cherish the promise and He paints reason in tones of hope of Heaven. In the beginopenness of mind, describes ning God created an earthly Bob Walters doubt as a sure sign of sanity, world He repeatedly declared Spirituality and lists imagination and “good.” In the end, He describes wonder as indispensable tests of an eternal heavenly home – The mental function.

New Jerusalem – that offers perpetual Reason and rational thought, communion and perfection in the comChesterton assures us, are never the prepany of Jesus Christ. No sin, no death. emptive domain of those who claim sin But the reasoned reality of right now in and evil are irrational. It’s the believers the life all around us is the fact of sin and who are sane. the fear of death.

Concentric to that reality is the world’s Bob Walters (rlwcom@aol.com) notes the first postmodernist, sliding-scale morality that and last chapters of the Bible have no sin, and assigns disbelieving relativity to good and Christ frequently describes himself as “the first evil and mushy equivocation to truth and and last.” Interesting, huh? falsehood.

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changes in the room, such as moving furniture or taking down patterned wallpaper, or repainting with a color that will compliment the art.

If you prefer to do the room first and then find the art, size and color are the two major criteria for selection.

For any particular space, art that is too large will overwhelm, and art that is too small will be lost and look out of proportion.

As a rule, paintings should be hung so the center is at eye level. Sculptures may sit on the floor or a table or pedestal, depending on the design.

Remember these rules are just guidelines. There will always be exceptions.

When selecting a painting to match color, select one or two of the boldest colors in your room, and look for art that has those colors in it. Don’t think an exact match is essential. Picking up one or two of the same colors will send a message that the painting belongs in this environment.

Keep in mind that the selection of art is an art in itself.

If at all possible, try it in your home before making a final commitment.

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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Before this scrambles your brain like that adage about the chicken and the egg, consider that this is a 50/50 proposition.

If you polled a group of artists, 100 percent would insist it is imperative that you buy the art you love and build a room around it. If you feel strongly about a particular work of art, this Vicky Earley is certainly a direction. You may, Design however, find that when you get the art home and place it on a wall or pedestal, it doesn’t work with its surroundings. By not “working,” I mean the art looks out of place in the room.

Placing art in the wrong surroundings detracts from its beauty and impact.

What should you do if you bring a painting home and it clashes with its environment? First, try the piece in various places in your home. The perfect place just might be a place you had not considered. If you can’t find a place where the art looks best, you may need to make some

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HOW TO DECORATE A BEDROOM - Carmel’s Drake Interiors (1350 S. Range Line Rd.) will host a how-todecorate-a-bedroom class May 14 from 7-8 p.m. Learns tricks on how to decorate master bedrooms and guest bedrooms. Call the store at 317-566-6500 and sign up in advance. Classes are free.

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Kitchen floors - Between moppings, clean scuff marks with a dab of baking soda paste; wipe with a damp towel.

Windows - To make your own glass cleaner, add 2 tablespoons clear ammonia to 1 quart water.

Toilets - After cleaning, pour in a cup of bleach, brush, let stand for 10 minutes, then flush.

Chandeliers - To quickly clean chandelier crystals, go over each with a glass-cleaning wipe and dry with a cloth.

Carpet stains - After treating a spot, place paper towels and a heavy pot on it; leave overnight to absorb any stains that may be deep in the rug.

Dusting vents and louvers - For the slats of louvered doors or airconditioning vents, use your vacuum’s soft-brush attachment.

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By Barbara E. Cohen Current In Carmel

At least 10 authors and illustrators from Carmel are participating in Saturday’s Children’s Author and Illustrator Festival at the Carmel Clay Public Library, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Program Room. They include Rebecca Kai Dotlich, Alice Rowen Easley, Bette Killian, Jim Kraft, Valerie Marsh, Roxy Morgan, Anne Paluszny, Tracy Richardson, Jeff Stone and Jennifer Zivoin.

Avid young readers and their parents have a chance to meet more than 26 children’s book authors and the artists who bring their words magically to life, thanks to the Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation, which has organized Saturday’s event.

“This is an exciting fundraising program where kids will have a chance to meet some of their favorite authors,” said Ruth Nisenshal, the Foundation’s director.

Most of the artists are from Indiana, which may pose a surprise to anyone unaware of the large number of Hoosiers

who earn their living writing and embellishing children’s books.

The day includes a series of demonstrations by authors Jeff Stone, Valerie Marsh, Rebecca Kai Dotlich, Valiska Gregory and Nathan Clement on topics such as animal kungfu, draw & tell books, and poetry in children’s literature. In addition, Jennifer Zivoin, of Carmel, will talk KRAFT about what it takes for an illustrator to create a visual masterpiece for a children’s book.

Other authors and illustrators expected to attend include Peggy Archer, Robert A. Black, Ray E. Boomhower, Lorene Burkhart, Marlis Day, Meggan Hill, Ben Keckler and Dick Davis, Alina Klein, Patrick Luzadder, Lori McDonough, Bobbi McPeak, Lois Main Templeton, Geoffrey Thornton, Tony Wofford and Chris Woodworth.

The event is free and open to the public; proceeds from all book sales benefit the Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation.

Other exciting events in the visual and performing arts the week include the following:

Artist’s Reception for “The Secret”

Group show: Doug Arnholter, Teri Barnett, Suzanne Bowles, Joannie Drizen, John Hillard, Susan Hodgin, Katherine Kemp, Debbie Kirby, Cara Moczygemba, Lisa Prado and Bobby Samples Friday, 7 – 10 p.m.

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“Bach to Baseball Piano and Organ Concert”

Chuck and Cheri Shockney playing a varied selection of music. Chuck played organ for the Colorado Rockies games at Mile High Stadium and Coors Field for many years, before moving back to his native Indiana. A free will offering will benefit the Chancel Choir Fund.

Sunday, 3 p.m.

Carmel United Methodist Church, 625 S. Range Line Road, Carmel

Broad Ripple Art Fair

Many artists from Hamilton County join more than 225 artists, live bands, food vendors and cultural booths for the Indianapolis Art Center’s largest annual fundraising event.

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th St., Indianapolis

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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What: “Dreamtime” When: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily through June 18, or by appointment Where: Dean Johnson Gallery, 646 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis Cost: Free Details: Carmel’s Sofiya Inger joins a group of artists showing works inspired by dreams. Inger’s “Midnight” (acrylic and fabric on canvas board, 30” x 20”, $450) is one of a series of works that illustrates the WFYI-PBS television program “Dreamtime: Universal Archetypes.”

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What he likes about Muldoon’s of Carmel. I enjoy their atmosphere and their patio.

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The funny thing is I like onions. I enjoy their flavor. I eat them fried, I love French onion soup, and I cook with them all the time.

How messed up is that?

I have something unusual about me.

In fact, all of us do.

It is called personal taste. Make no exRichelle Rider cuses for it – we Chef Inspired are designed to be unique. And that’s a good thing.

Taste (noun): The sense by which the flavor of things is perceived when they are brought in contact with the tongue.

I know I am not by myself on this one.

I have met, been friends with and cooked for people with similar “food issues.” But here’s the thing: When I go out to eat, I communicate my strong dislike. I inform my server about my “food nemesis,” and I ask questions about the dish I am about to order. I actually want to enjoy my meal when I go out to eat.

So what’s my point? Don’t keep your food aversion a secret. Don’t be afraid to speak up and ask questions. Don’t be afraid you will hurt the chef ’s feelings.

In the restaurant business, servers, chefs,

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Here are some tips to consider when ordering out: • Clearly read the menu description. Stop the conversation just for a moment and pay attention to what you are about to order.

• Ask about any food item you are not familiar with. It may just be a different form of something you do not care for.

• Be vocal if the dish is not to your liking within the first couple bites, so a new entrée can be made quickly for you and the establishment can be given a chance to correct the situation.

• Don’t be afraid to ask if the dish you really want can be made without your personal “will not eat” ingredient and if something can be substituted in its place.

• State for the record any food that you know you cannot eat even if you do not read it in the menu description.

Again, it all boils down to personal taste. The goal of a restaurant is to make its guests happy. A phone call and/or e-mail after the fact cannot change the experience you had at an establishment.

Like any relationship, it boils down to good communication.

Richelle Rider is a chef/owner at Woody’s Library Restaurant, 40 E. Main St. in Carmel.

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4110 E. 82nd St. Indianapolis, IN 46250 Phone: 317-596-0731 Web site: www.sangioveseristorante.com Hours: 5-10 p.m., Monday – Saturday In business for 10 years, Sangiovese is ready for the warm and romantic summer ahead. With live jazz and rotating artists showing their work, items like the tangy goat cheese torta appetizer are perfect for a sitting of two at Sangiovese. Located at the 82nd St. corridor, the restaurant strives to acquire the feeling of a hideaway.

Outdoor tables provide a leafy view of the White River, and inside a baby grand piano is kept company by a rotating ensemble of jazz performers. A sleek bar spans the front dining room.

Originally established by Gino Pizzi of Mangia and Ambrosia, Sangiovese has an impressive interior that couples well with a menu full of flavor.

Sangiovese Ristorante’s art exhibits hang quarterly. Look for wine tasting and other special events when they are announced.

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BOOK REVIEW One Man’s Hilarious Exchanges with Internet Spammers

By Bob Servant Bob Servant is a colorful local character in Broughty Ferry, Scotland. When freelance journalist Neil Forsyth discovers Bob has been responding to his e-mail spam, he begins to research the facts of Bob’s messages and finds a series of entertaining interactions waiting to be shared. Bob turns the tables on the spammers, asking them for lions, legal help, recipes for African cuisine and paintings.

He negotiates for a better percentage with the supposed African king’s son and plays along with the Russian bride scam.

While some of the stories are a bit bawdy (think Dave Barry meets Benny Hill), Bob Servant’s creativity in beating the spammers at their own game is genius. For anyone who’s ever wondered what one might do to make spammers go away, Bob seems to have found an amusing answer.

Reviewed by Lisa Dick CCPL Librarian

Visit the Carmel Clay Public Library’s website at www.carmel.lib.in.us for more book reviews.

Peggy Archer Robert A. Black Ray E. Boomhower Lorene Burkhart Nathan Clement Marlis Day Rebecca Kai Dotlich Alice Rowen Easley Valiska Gregory Meggan Hill

Ben Keckler & Dick Davis Bette Killion Alina Klein Jim Kraft Valerie Marsh & Patrick Luzadder Bobbi McPeak Roxy Morgan Anne Paluszny & Lori McDonough

Tracy Richardson Julie Shore & Kate Jones Jeff Stone Lois Main Templeton Geoffrey Thornton Peter J. Welling Tony Wofford Chris Woodworth Jennifer Zivoin

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Entertainment Co-Chair Brian Carriger is only 23 years old, but this is his fifth year serving on the CarmelFest committee. As a young entreprenuer, his interests always have put him at the forefront of creative ideas. This year he is heading up the North Zone for CarmelFest by booking bands, organizing the stage and making sure that our guests have a great experience.

Brian is the co-owner and business manager for Carmel-based Immediate Info, LLC, a business Web video production company.

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The popular and accomplished Carmel Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of David Bowden, will present stirring patriotic selections as a prelude the fireworks on July 4. The CSO performance begins at 8:45 p.m. and is to last approximately one hour.

The orchestra exists to add to the quality of life in the city through performances and educational opportunities, and it certainly has accomplished that and more. Once the Regional Performing Arts Center is completed, the orchestra will have a permanent home and Carmel another jewel to truly call its own.

Three years ago, Alice Bryan was talked into volunteering for her very first CarmelFest by good friend Gary Frey, CarmelFest chairman.

Little did she know that her two days of sweating in the sun with thousands of festival goers would lead to a life-changing encounter.

On her second day volunteering at CarmelFest, Alice found herself as an attendant at a VIP parking lot on the CarmelFest grounds along with fellow volunteer Chuck Howe.

With two hours together serving their “time” Alice and Chuck found out that they had some common interests. Alice was an attractive divorced mother of two mostly grown children, and Chuck was in nearly the same position. Well, “that

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Chuck guy” asked “that Alice girl” out for dinner after that CarmelFest, and three years later, Alice and Chuck are preparing to be married; the ceremony is scheduled for August. The point is, there are great benefits for volunteering at CarmelFest.

Sherry Now, let’s take Bryce Crocker.

A few years ago Bryce was a high school student and worked as a general volunteer. He kept asking for more to do, and ended up being our ice runner. He did such a great job with that task that we put him in charge of delivering ice for all of CarmelFest. In the process, he met some of the people from the sound company with which we had contracted. The company

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Barometer soup: 4:30-6:30 p.m. the wright Brothers: 7-10 p.m.

July 4 the st.Vincent heart Center of indiana Carmelfest parade: 10:30 a.m.

Jes and Vicky Richmond: noon-2 p.m.

Blair and Co.: 2:30-4:30 p.m. the tides: 5-7 p.m.

Carmelfest has talent finals: 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Carmel symphony orchestra: 8:45-9:45 p.m. the B105.7 fireworks at Carmelfest launches by firestone: 9:45 p.m.

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He learned so much from them that at age 22 he formed his own sound company, right here in Carmel.

We can’t promise you a new relationship or a new career if you volunteer russell for CarmelFest, but we can promise that you will be enriched by the experience. Frey, our chairman, started out as a regular volunteer four years ago, and he says his life has never been the same ... in a very good way.

You, too, can enter the fun world of being a CarmelFest volunteer. Go to www.carmelfest.net and click on Volunteer. Maybe you’ll see Alice and Chuck when you join us!

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If you can sing, you are running too easily. On the days calling for rest or cross training, you can rest totally or do some cross training.

Cross training can be any activity other than running. You could go for a walk, swim, bicycle or do nothing. It is up to you.

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Actors Theatre Presents ‘Forbidden Broadway’ The Actors Theatre of Indiana will perform “Forbidden Broadway” – an offBroadway smash hit that celebrates and spoofs Broadway’s most famed musicals – through May 13 at the Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St. in Carmel.

“Forbidden Broadway” irreverently pokes, prods, teases, and lampoons anything Broadway has to offer – but always with love. The show opens April 2, with performances April 3 and 4, and then every Wednesday through May 13. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7:30. Admission is $45 per person (with dinner) or $25 (without dinner). Reservations required. For more information or to make a reservation, call 317-843-9850 or visit www. actorstheatreofindiana.org or www. oakhillmansion.com.

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HOW TO KEEP THE COLOR GOING ALL SUMMER A harmoniously arranged flower garden, often compared to an artist’s palette, might much more accurately be likened to a symphony. A palette – or even a painting – is static, whereas the ideal summer flower garden develops in waves, reaches crescendos of bloom, and depends on chronological succession as surely as the British monarchy.

• When planning your garden, choose flowers for their color, beauty, and fragrance, of course, but also consider the season in which they bloom.

• Avoid planting midsummer bloomers all in one spot; instead, distribute groups of them throughout the garden. This will draw the visitor’s eyes through the whole area, creating the effect of a greater expanse of color.

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Love, encourage, inspire and forward their dreams.

Postscript: These comments are dedicated to all the “builders” in the world and several I know personally – single parents who somehow persevere, small business owners that have yet to receive any TARP dollars but continue to produce, volunteers and board members of non-profits making a huge difference in someone’s world, Rotarians, Gene Newcomb, Christopher Teeter, Ken Ney, Keith Stockberger, Mark Roberts, Berry Keisel and of course, my wife. Thanks.

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be a builder, not a destroyer

o you know anyone who is an inspiration to be around? Who naturally attracts good things?

Who causes others to feel upbeat?

Green industry guru, author and motivational speaker Jim Paluch believes most people can be separated into two distinct categories: “builders” or “destroyers.”

“Builders,” like your favorite person, build others up. They promote them, genuinely Randy compliment them, Sorrell pour out favors, love, hope and joy and intentionally forward their lives.

Others are “destroyers” of dreams, attitudes and people.

We are often reminded that the cool spaces we are fortunate enough to create are, to some degree, building up families – creating inspirational opportunities to gather, heal, bless and realize dreams.

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It’s true. Whether it’s because of superstition, the fact they sometimes look a little more intense, or perhaps they just blend into the sea of faces at the shelter, the reality is, black cats and dogs do get overlooked. Well, not this month! The Hamilton County Humane Society is featuring not only its black animals this month, but also its white ones and those with the “checkered flag” look. All eligible pets are noted at the shelter with a checkered flag on their cages or kennels. Some exceptions to this promotional pricing do apply. Visit www.hamiltonhumane.com or call 317773-4974 for more information.

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heat stroke can happen to your pet For Current in Carmel

It’s a warm summer day, and you’re on the way to the grocery store to pick up a loaf of bread. In the parking lot, you pass a car with a poodle panting inside.

You should: a) Smile and acknowledge the cute pet. b) Run into the grocery store and page the dog’s owner. c) Buy the dog a treat.

If you chose “B,” you chose wisely. The panting poodle may be minutes from death – a victim of heatstroke.

Every year, thousands of pets die from overexposure to heat, usually because people leave their pets in cars while they shop or run a quick errand. It doesn’t have to be extremely hot outdoors for a pet to suffer heatstroke inside a car.

Leaving a pet inside a closed automobile for just 15 to 20 minutes is risky on an 80degree day, as temperatures can quickly rise to 120 degrees – enough heat to kill a pet.

An open window? No good.

Leaving windows open in the car is not the answer. Your pet may jump out of the vehicle and become a traffic casualty. Also, leaving the windows open “just a crack” isn’t enough to prevent heatstroke.

Heatstroke can be prevented quite easily if you follow one rule: Leave your pet at home when running errands in the summer months.

If it is not possible to leave your pet at home, take these precautions to combat heatstroke during short trips: • Run errands during cooler times of the day, dawn or dusk.

• Leave car windows down, and protect with pet-secure window screens that allow maximum air flow.

• Carry a gallon jug of fresh, cool water from home, along with a bowl from which your pet may drink.

• Check on your pet’s health every few minutes.

Signs of heatstroke

Heatstroke in a pet is very easy to diagnose. Some first signs are quite visible.

They include excessive panting, salivation and a racing pulse. The pet also will have a high body temperature and may even vomit. In latter stages of heatstroke, a pet lapses into a coma. At this point, many pets suffer brain damage and die.

Emergency treatment

When your pet experiences some of the warning signs of heatstroke, lower its body temperature on the way to the veterinarian. Submerging or pouring cold water over your pet’s body can help. Ice packs, if available, can be used, too.

Article courtesy of Petland, Carmel. For more information, contact Juan Lopez at 317-569-PETS.

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Audi is a 5-year-old male black-and-white DSH. He is a very friendly and outgoing boy who loves human companionship. He is neutered and litter-box trained and would do well with children. Audi arrived at the shelter in early December and is more than ready to find his forever home.

For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-7734974 or go to www.hamiltonhumane.com.

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Jethro is an 8-year-old male tri-color foxhound or treeing walker coonhound. He is a big boy who is very gentle and well mannered. Jethro arrived at the shelter with scars and scrapes on his face and legs and an eye infection, so he may have been out on his own for awhile. His eyes are better and his scrapes are healing, but we discovered he has heartworm disease. This is a curable condition, but Jethro will need a financial sponsor to help cover the cost of his treatment. If you are interested in sponsoring or fostering Jethro, please contact the shelter’s animal programs team at animalprograms@hamiltonhumane.com or 317-773-4974.

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Twitter is not for me

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o, I do not Tweet. Neither do I chirp, peep, warble or make any other small-bird noises, for that matter.

Tweeting, for those of you who aren’t up-tothe-minute hipsters like me, is the latest fad – I mean, development – in our never-ending effort to use better and faster technology to say nothing of importance.

Tweeting is done through a program called Twitter, which sounds to me less Mike Redmond like something Humor I would want to use, and more like the name of a woodland creature from a Disney cartoon.

According to the Twitter Web site (www.twitter.com), it’s “a service for friends, family, and co-workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?”

I guess that’s why I’m not a good candidate to be a Tweeter. My customary response to that question is, “None of your business.”

But wait, says the site. Twitter could be valuable in case you:

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• Are partying and want your friends to join you. Although if they’re such good friends, how come you’re partying without them in the first place?

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

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• Wanted to tell someone you’re late for a meeting. Because they probably couldn’t figure it out by themselves, sitting there, waiting for you. as the appointed hour passes.

Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Parks: HARMONIE, INDIANA DUNES, LINCOLN, MOUNDS, SHADES, SPRING MILL; Cities: MADISON, MARION, MILAN, MONTICELLO, MUNSTER; Terms: BALL, FOUL, GOAL, KICK; Words: SPEED LIMIT, STOP, YIELD; Presidents: BUSH, OBAMA; Bread Store: PANERA

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• Wanted to tell mom you’re eating soup.

Yep. Chicken noodle, Mom. You can stop worrying now.

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• Were Fergie’s Jonas Shoes inspired by the Jonas Brothers?

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I’m sorry. Did I say vital? Banal. I meant banal.

So what accounts for Twitter’s explosive popularity?

I think part if it could be simply that it reflects the world today, a world in which everybody has something to share with the rest of us, whether we want it or not.

Lots of people are talking. Not so many are listening, and therein lies a problem: If everyone is a commentator, who’s left to be the audience?

It also could be that we humans have just become so unapologetically stupid and shallow that we think Tweets are real communication. I know, harsh. But YOU spend a day sorting through this rubbish and see if you don’t come to the same

conclusion.

I am not all a-Twitter about Twitter. I know certain big-time media outlets are Twittering like mad these days, hoping to attract young people to their products. It looks to me like the media equivalent of a middle-aged man hoping to impress the young ladies by walking down the beach with his stomach sucked in.

That leads us to the observation the

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most avid Twitterers are, in fact, young people. Twitter is most certainly their domain, and I say let them have it.

They had to go somewhere when the Baby Boomers® took over Facebook..

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From what I can see of Twitter, it is now occupying the place in the communications pantheon once held by cell phones, when that technology was new. In other words, people are using it to issue such fascinating tidbits as, “Guess where I am?

I’m in the grocery store. Aisle 7. Pasta and dried beans.”

How about these actual examples of vital communication, lifted from Twitter itself:

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DISPATCHES FOOTBALL CALLOUT - Creekside Middle School students who are now in sixth, seventh or eighth grade and are interested in playing football at Creekside or freshman football at Carmel High School next year are asked to attend a May 13 callout meeting. The meeting will take place from 3:15-4 p.m. in Creekside’s large group instruction room. Carmel High School varsity football head coach Mo Moriarity will provide information about the high school program.

Creekside coaches Paul Gianakos and Chad Carr will review the Creekside football program. For more information, current sixth graders should contact Carr at ccarr1@ccs.k12.in.us. Seventh graders should e-mail Gianakos at pgianako@ ccs.k12.in.us. Current eighth graders interested in playing freshman football at Carmel High School who need further information should send an e-mail to momoriar@ccs.k12.in.us.

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COLLEGE WOOD CHESS FOURTH IN STATE - College Wood Elementary’s chess team finished fourth in the grade 6-and-under division in the recent state competition. Team members DJ Butcher, Carl Liu, Alex Novak, Luke Obrique and Mark Zhang competed against 32 other schools that qualified for the state competition in this division.

NEW FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS - Carmel High School’s French Honor Society inducted 40 new members at a banquet that took place recently at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. The new members are Jessamyn Anderson, Lauren Burdick, Cynthia Cai, Wenjing Cai, Steven Chen, Amy Chen, Alexis Cozzarelli, Kaitlin Daley, Morgan Duncan, Alyna Fainberg, Tracy Farrington, Margaret Griffin, Tyler Hobbs, Benjamin Klutzke, Erin Lang, Letitia Li, Shiwen Li, Theresa Lipp, Terry Liu, Michael Luo, Kathy Malan, Carly Marshall, Devon Mason, Sarah McRoberts, Austin Miller, Claire Morgan, Olga Munteanu, Emma Neukam, Lindsey Perlstein, Kala Pesyna, Alex Peck, Kacie Piedmonte, Miranda Prizio, Evan Rhea, Olivia Roy, Rhiannon Sheets, Mona Shen, Zenas Shi, Audrey Wright and Ivy Yan. FUN-DRAISER – Carmel Elementary School will host a FUN-draiser May 14 at Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian St. in Carmel, from 7-11 p.m. Donations will be taken at the door.

parts of speech in jeopardy

By Brandie Bohney Current in Carmel

Last week, I did something rather uncharacteristic: I watched “Jeopardy!”

In college, I had a roommate who was a trivia junkie, and she could answer at least 75 percent of the questions correctly.

I, on the other hand, can’t remember the name of a song or band long enough to write it down so I can purchase an album.

“Jeopardy!” makes me feel stupid.

I acquiesced this time because one of the categories was “parts of speech.” Rock on! I was prepared for whatever obscure part of speech Alex Trebek could throw at me.

What a complete disappointment. The questions (solutions) were, in this order: What is a verb?

What is an adjective?

What is an interjection?

What it an adverb?

What is a preposition?

Seriously? A preposition – in – was the $1,000 answer. I realize there are only eight parts of speech, but come on. Surely the correlative conjunction not only–but also could have been used. What about some of those tricky indefinite pronouns such as each or all?

Two possibilities occurred to me at

this point: 1. Parts of speech must be a whole lot more difficult to master and recall than I thought, or 2. The rest of the “Jeopardy!” questions must be a whole lot easier than I thought.

I’ll give “Jeopardy!” a small break for trying to make the words a little tricky: The verb word was dreams, which could be confused for a noun.

And in can function as many parts of speech, but it is most frequently used as a preposition.

The important thing here, though, is not that people can recall word-for-word the functions of every part of speech. It is more important that people know how to use those parts of speech correctly.

Of course, at some point, learning all those parts of speech is tantamount to learning to use them correctly. But if you learn correct usage to the point that it becomes second nature, recall of the exact part of speech is the stuff of game shows.

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 grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

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give you a dollar.” These are all examples ow do we measure unconditional love? How do we know if of conditional love sounding more like threats. we truly love unconditionally?

Unconditional love manifests itself How can we tell if we were raised with unconditional love? through guidance, direction and encouragement for the behavior We measure unconditional we want to develop in our love through trust. We trust children. “We’ve got cookies our family relationships to for dessert.” “Let’s go for ice be honest, moral, ethical and cream after the game.” “You legal, with the knowledge that worked hard to earn those good all parental decisions are based grades.” Unconditional love on what is best for the “whole comes from our awareness and child’s” development. understanding of their needs We know we love uncondiand accomplishments. tionally when we accept our It’s a known fact that chilchildren for who they are, not dren need structure in their who we want them to be. family if they are to feel unconWe have unconditional love ditionally loved. Fair-minded, when we continually strive to Becky Kapsalis consistent, firm structure with exemplify our high standards of Ask YiaYia consequences for bad behavior morality, ethics, loyalty, humiland a relentless desire to help ity, spirituality, lawfulness and leadership. our children succeed in their emotional Let’s explore the definition of “condidevelopment assures our effectiveness as parents and establishes unconditional love. tions.” Conditions describe something Hugs! that will be done or will happen only if and when another thing is done or hapHave a parenting topic or question? Submit pens. “Finish your dinner first and you’ll it to Ask Yiayia, aka Becky Kapsalis, Certified get a cookie.” “Get a base hit and we’ll go Parent Coach, at askyiayia@indy.rr.com. get ice cream.” “Get good grades and I’ll

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8:23:28 a.m., assist public, 3 Civic Square 8:32:51 a.m., criminal mischief, 13090 Pettigru Drive 9:33:18 a.m., alarm hold up, 2204 E. 116th St. 9:45:09 a.m., theft, 550 S Rangeline Road 10:38:33 a.m., alarm burglar, 456 E. Carmel Drive 10:45:17 a.m., investigation, 11355 N. Meridian Street 10:44:27 a.m., animal complaint, 14081 Double Tree Lane 11:52:41 a.m., alarm hold up, 14300 Clay Terrace Blvd.

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April 24 Boys- Kenyon, Ross and Michelle Girls- Leagre, Joshua and Mindy April 25 Boys- Winget, Davita April 27 Boys- Daly, Patrick and April; Schumann, Douglas and Tiffany April 28 Girls- Shank, John III and Nicole; Woodward, Thomas and Erin; Morseth,, Justin and Megan; Russell, Whitney; Davis, Robert and Dohner, Jacqueline April 29 Girls- Benner, James and Susan April 30 Boys- Schutz, Jeremy and Katherine; Shahwan, Zuheir and Green, Amy Girls- Ess, Todd and Kirsten; Skura, Jeremy and Jennifer; Scott, Kenneth Jr. and Kara

1:21:56 p.m., investigation, 3525 W. 126th St. 1:26:39 p.m., found/lost property, 3400 E. 96th St. 1:42:53 p.m., alarm burglar, 12942 Brighton Ave. 2:34:52 p.m., warrant service, 11011 Westfield Blvd.

2:40:49 p.m., disturbance, 530 W. Carmel Drive 2:42:47 p.m., theft, 11711 Pennsylvania St. 2:53:00 p.m., investigation, 101 Carmelaire Drive 3:17:42 p.m., accident property damage, North Meridian Street / West 136th St. 3:47:24 p.m., investigation, 494 Arbor Drive 4:07:19 p.m., investigation, 3 Civic Square 6:23:43 p.m., accident property damage, East 116th St. / Woodland Drive 6:56:55 p.m., investigation, 9944 West Haven Circle 7:53:46 p.m., warrant service, 494 Arbor Drive 7:55:27 p.m., accident property damage, West Carmel Drive / Illinois Street 7:53:46 p.m., warrant service, 494 Arbor Drive 8:16:40 p.m., mental person, State Road 213 / State Road 37 8:19:17 p.m., investigation, 994 Doe Run Drive 11:11:04 p.m., investigation, West 141st St. / Towne Road 11:06:06 p.m., juvenile complaint, 8851 Tanner Drive May 2 1:07:55 a.m., suspicious activity, 1391 S Rangeline Road

Our impressive building is nothing without its solid foundation.

In celebration of National Hospital Week, May 10-16, Clarian North would like to recognize every associate, volunteer and physician who provides the healing touch for our patients. We are grateful each day for the skill, dedication and passion our associates bring to work. Because of them, we are able to provide the exceptional care our patients deserve. For more information, please visit us at clariannorth.com.