May 25, 2010

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CHS students’ case to affect Carmel’s image?

By Brandon Bowman and Kevin Kane Current in Carmel Four former Carmel High School senior basketball players are facing misdemeanor charges involving multiple incidents of alleged assault involving younger players. The case and preceding investigation brought months of unwanted media attention to the school and community, but the question is whether or not the case will negatively impact the school and city’s image going forward.

Some say it will not.

Mayor Jim Brainard – “Anytime a community is faced with a controversial issue, there is the potential for others to paint the entire community with the same brush.

Brainard It is unfortunate when the negative actions of a few affect an entire group. The vast majority of students in the Carmel Clay School system are hard working and compassionate...Unfortunately, the technology we have today allows negative rumors to spread quite rapidly and broadly. That is why it is even more important or Carmel to continue to emphasize the strength of our community and the positive things that are happening here.”

City Council President Rick Sharp – “I think it’s understandable that this incident led to statewide media interest, but it is not going to lead to any longterm tarnishing of the school or city’s image...Coming from someone looking at this incident from the out-

side, I think the school has taken the appropriate steps, particularly in the school’s move to redefine its hazing code and the actions taken Sharp against the coaches in charge...The school’s handling of this situation sends the message that it takes the welfare of their students very seriously.”

CHS Choral Director Ann Conrad – “When the story broke, we went through two weeks of hell. We had administrators outside of our shows monitoring what was happening, because we had individuals who wanted to ask questions about the four students...These four students don’t represent the school as a whole. There are plenty of kids here that exude the excellence this school prides itself on.

The community of Carmel knows what this school is about, and it is not about these four kids.”

Jill Zaniker, co-owner of Simply Suite Shoppe and president of Arts & Design District Business Association of Carmel (ADDBAC) – “As far as it affecting the businesses here, I don’t Zaniker see any effect. I do think it’s affected most people here on a human level.”

Bernie Szuhaj, co-owner of Simply Suite Shoppe and marketing director of ADDBAC – “People have their opinions, but I don’t see people not coming here because of this.”

Arts center’s opening ceremonies to be announced June 6 Brainard and Palladium architect David Schwarz will Current in Carmel make the announcement.

The opening ceremonies for what is being touted as “June 6 is the day we begin our countdown to the the region’s best concert hall will be announced in a grand opening,” Libman said in a statement. “The matter of days.

Palladium is a one-of-a-kind concert hall and we are A public press conference will be held at the south quickly moving from the construction phase into the entrance of The Palladium, Carmel’s 1,600-seat concert hall under construction, on June 6 during which details planning of the grand opening celebrations.”

Construction on the concert hall is scheduled to be of the The Center for the Performing Arts’ week-long completed this November, followed by a three-month opening festivities will be discussed. The week is said period to tune the hall. The Palladium is scheduled to to include numerous community events and public open in late January with a week-long celebration, Jan. performances, but no specific information has yet been 22 through 30. The press conference to detail this celreleased. ebration will be held at 2 p.m. For more information on The center’s Artistic Director Michael Feinstein, 5132.17.MQ.Current(Carmel)-05_Layout 1 5/5/10 9:10 AM Page 1 the center, visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

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USPS surveys returned; addresses will change June 1

By Elizabeth Noel Current in Carmel Nearly 7,000 people in Hamilton County currently have mailing addresses that do not match their homes’ geographical locations, but incorrect addresses in Westfield, Cicero and Noblesville will soon change.

At the city of Westfield's request, the USPS sent out a survey on March 31 to 6,854 homes and businesses in the county with misleading addresses, asking property owners if they wanted the city in their respective addresses to be changed to match their actual locations. The Postal Service would implement these changes with a simple majority.

After polling six Cicero and 1,428 Noblesville customers, the USPS determined that a majority of voters in these areas requested to change the last line of their mailing address to Westfield. A majority of 2,164 Westfield residents voted to change to a Carmel address.

Residents of Carmel, Zionsville, and Sheridan will keep their current addresses since the majority of those surveyed in these areas said “no” to the city name change.

The address changes will become effective June 1, and residents will be notified of the changes by mail this week.

Carrie Cason, Westfield public relations coordinator, believes that issuing the city name changes will go relatively smoothly.

“We are making these changes because of current issues, espe-

cially with public safety in these areas,” she said. “Hopefully these changes will alleviate some of these issues.”

But the results of these surveys only apply to the city names, and still leave many residents with incorrect ZIP codes.

According to the USPS, it will not be feasible to change these ZIP codes, and this change will require an act of Congress.

Westfield Mayor Andy Cook and Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard have expressed their concerns with this. According to Cason, Cook is still working to address the ZIP code issue.

"Mayor Cook is working with Congressman (Dan) Burton's office and attempting to create these changes,” Cason said. “But changing the ZIP codes will be years in the making.”du

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It is our position that the particular form of collective bargaining presently strangling creativity among Indiana’s public educators may have outlived its usefulness. Designed to give government employees a negotiating advantage against taxpayers, we fail to see how the rigidity of the rules propagated by this structure benefits the creativity of teachers. More often, these rules seem to provide cover for educators who have become more government bureaucrat than innovator.

And if government employees need protection from the government, who will protect the taxpayers from that same government? Unions have effectively lobbied our legislators to require all teachers to be represented by a union – whether they want to be or not. Taxpayers should advocate for good teachers, not unions. Is there a record of superior achievement at schools staffed solely by unionized teachers? Or do schools operating without the constraints of these forced contracts allow for optimal performance?

After years of focusing on money, the union-dictated collective bargaining contracts have outlived their usefulness. In these difficult economic circumstances, the time has come for a new approach to public education that emphasizes innovation, incentive and reward for superior performance.

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It is our position that our schools are – now more than ever – responsible to taxpayers to demonstrate responsible spending and ongoing budget management. We taxpayers voted in instances across the state to increase our own taxes to prop up school budgets under assault from a battered economy and the incumbent fiscal challenges. With these additional funds, schools must seek improvement and contain costs – pursuing and accepting tax increases in a rough economic climate comes with a significant moral obligation. Schools must understand the responsibility of frugality moving forward under our watchful eye.

We look to the lesson from the Zionsville Educator’s Association, which elected to forgo a 3.25 percent salary increase for the 2010-11 school year. Along with other cuts, their efforts resulted in a budget reduction of $1.48 million from the general fund for the 2010-2011 school year. This kind of personal sacrifice is occurring in private companies across our nation but is rare amongst government units.

Taxpayers, even in supporting increases in some school budgets, have a right to expect more. Even as we are moving into a new age of local school funding, shouldn’t we be entertaining entering a new age of how schools are run?

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Amendment 14 3. No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged

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But neither the United States nor any State shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the loss or emancipation of any slave; but all such debts, obligations and claims shall be held illegal and void.

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From the backshop Sadly, the rumors just keep on coming …

The mess that is the Carmel High School bullying/hazing incident continues to unfold, and last week’s announcement of misdemeanor charges against four former senior basketball players seems to have fired the rumor machine anew. There are claims of a cover-up by Hamilton County Prosecutor Sonia Leerkamp, arm-twisting by local lawyers, supposed firings of coaches (they resigned) and buck-passing by the school district and CHS administration. Stop! We haven’t even arrived at the trial phase – if it gets that far – or the possible sentencing phase. All the so-called “experts” would do well to let all the elements go through the filter and see what comes out. We will say this without fear of contradiction, though: The Carmel Police Dept.’s investigation appears to have been a flawless, deliberate exercise, and we commend Chief Mike Fogarty and his charges. They conducted a minimum of 57 interviews of witnesses and purported perpetrators. That required time, lots of it, to get what CPD needed to forward to the prosecutor. It was a job well done. If anyone truly believes the end of this madness will arrive with the conclusion of a trial or a pre-trial agreement, he or she should talk to us about

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With the hot days of August, we would harvest. Some we ate. Some we preserved for winter. And much we shared – widows came first, then the weak or infirm. A garden is more than fresh tomatoes for a salad, it is a classroom of self-sufficiency. How does your garden grow?

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On the farm, there is work to do every day, not just in the summer. But it is a whole lot more fun to collect eggs and fix fences on a sunny day than on a snowy one. My favorite summer task was to prepare and plant our family’s garden with my granddad. We’d prepare what seemed like miles of soil – not strong enough to manage it myself, I’d often ride his shoes between him and the ancient but wellmaintained tiller. We’d talk about what we might want to eat that summer. I always wanted

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By Danielle Wilson I just voted Republican. Which wouldn’t be so bad, except that I’m a Democrat. Oy vey! It was on accident, of course, but I actually feel sick to my stomach right now. I thought that maybe if I vomited words instead of the bile rising in my throat I just might be able to make it through the day without offing myself. Here’s what happened: We had a molasses kind of morning, and because we are now living at the in-laws, my plan to vote after the kids went to school had to be altered. We arrived in the neighborhood too late for the bus, see, but were too early to go straight to school. The poll was right there, so I thought I’d go ahead and vote and then run the kids. I parked and left the three older ones in the car but took my six-year-old with me. (Never too early to teach good citizenship!)

As I was signing in, one of my old neighbors, who was working the poll, came over to chat about how our recent move would affect my voting. I verified my old address and party affiliation­ – DEMOCRAT – all while discussing my unique situation and keeping an eye on my daughter. I received an “I Voted” sticker and a “D” ticket, and then waited about 30 seconds for a booth to open.

When it was my turn, I handed my ticket to another worker, and I continued to talk with my neighbor as I walked over to the booth. Once there, I began scrolling down the ballot quickly to get to the races I cared about, pointing out the people I knew to my daughter and explaining the election process.

Subconsciously, it occurred to me that I shouldn’t be voting for Dan Burton or Dan Coats. Aren’t they Republicans? Then I thought, “You’re an idiot Danielle. All these years thinking the Dans were right-wingers when they were actually liberals. Silly

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girl!” And Luke Messer? What’s he doing on here? Didn’t I just field a campaign call from one of his volunteers for my motherin-law, a staunch Republican? Man, he’s screwed if they’ve been lobbying support from the wrong camp.

So I kept on going, assuming Luke and I were losing our minds, and then let my daughter push the big red “submit” button. A few minutes later, after successfully depositing all Wilson students to school, I sat at a red light and perused the political yard signs. Holy crow! I was surrounded by all the names I’d just read through, but not a one had a donkey symbol!

Realization dawned: I had just voted Republican! The poll worker had probably not even glanced at my “D” stub, assuming that I was like everyone else in the community. He’d simply loaded the enemy ballot.

And I, in my distracted and somewhat discombobulated state, didn’t realize it until it was too late. I feel like I was tricked into joining the Dark Side and have now somehow contributed to the downfall of society. My husband (R) and in-laws (R), of course, think it’s hysterical, but I’m not exaggerating when I say that I am experiencing acute nausea right now. My only consolation is that the two races I truly cared about were non-partisan, and I was still able to cast a vote in those. Regardless, I’m angry at the poll worker for messing up, but even angrier at myself for not heeding the warning bell that sounded when I saw that my ballot included Dan squared. Yah, I’m going to go vomit now.

Peace out.

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

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Clarian name change to reinforce partnership COMMENATRY

By Jonathan R. Goble Recently, the Clarian Health system announced a bold new statewide vision that includes changing its name to Indiana University Health. This is a result of extensive research conducted to gain insight from nearly 1,400 patients and their families, referring physicians and staff members throughout the state.

This new vision will allow us to carry out our mission and statewide focus to best meet our patients’ needs.

The name “Indiana University Health” will better identify Clarian’s unique brand of nationally recognized health care, reinforce its differentiating partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine – which provides patients access to innovative research and treatments – and better reflect the breadth of the organization’s mission.

We are committed to our patients and want them to feel assured that when they choose us for their health care, they are making the right decision. In addition, we want patients to be assured that when they come to an Indiana University Health facility anywhere in the state, they will have access to leading-edge treatments and research, world-class clinical specialists, and topquality care.

At Clarian North and all Clarian facilities, our vision is to improve and protect the health of our patients and Indiana communities. Though our system name and some of our facility names will soon change, our vision remains constant. The

name Indiana University Health conveys strength and clearly defines our focus while visibly identifying our close partnership with IU School of Medicine.

Clarian Health will change its name to Indiana University Health effective in early 2011. This change will not impact the existing corporate structure of the organization. Indiana University Health will remain an independent, non-profit health system with the Methodist Church and Indiana University Board of Trustees serving as corporate board members, and will retain the same board of directors. We will continue our rich history and partnership with esteemed private practice and IU School of Medicine specialists.

Dan Evans will continue to serve as the system’s president and chief executive officer, and I will continue to serve as president and CEO of the Clarian North facility.

We are enthusiastic about this vision and intend for it to have a positive impact on our community and throughout the state. We look forward to unveiling our new brand identity, first with our staff, and then with the general public in early 2011. As we do, it is our goal and a privilege to continue serving the community of which we are so proud.

Jonathan Goble is the president and CEO of Clarian North Medical Center in Carmel.

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Harrison Range Line location since it “We hope to be moved and started about a year ago. Following 20 years of ready for business by the second week of ownership, Harrison sold his previous comJune,” Renny Harrison, managing partner at pany, Circle City Tickets, last summer, and Fanfare Tickets, said.

Harrison started Fanfare with four previous The move is happening because of space Circle City employees. issues. The current office is barely enough And since then, Westlake Design has been space for the five current members of the sharing its office space with Fanfare. Harrison staff, and with a sixth member joining in said that the people at Westlake have been June, there will no longer be enough space for accommodating but Harrison does not want everyone to conduct proper business. Plus, his business to wear out its welcome. Harrison Harrison thinks a first-floor retail location is continued and said that luckily there has going to best serve the customers and will be not been an issue thus far, but he feels that the best way for Fanfare to conduct business, the more people who come in to drop off along with the signage on 116th. This is an important move, as well, because of the events and pick up tickets, the more likely the relationships will become strained. Therefore, arriving this summer, like the Dave Matthews Band and Tom Petty, and next fall, particularly Harrison is looking forward to the relocation and expansion. with Colts tickets.

Fourth of July staple prepares its return COMMENTARY

By Jeff Worrell What is round, displays a unique four-digit code and causes huge explosions once a year? If you answered anything other than “Spark Buttons,” you would not be from Carmel.

Yes, spark buttons are back, and a huge cash prize is the gigantic surprise this year. You probably remember previous years when I begged you to buy for the chance to win a golf umbrella or a set of logo coffee mugs? Well, the CarmelFest Spark Button Committee has decided to lure your wallet out of your pocket and up its game with a grand prize of $500.

For visitors to our city unaware of this July tradition, a Spark Button is a great way for individuals to support their community’s patriotic celebration – specifically the fireworks. Each button has a unique number printed on its face, and on July 6, a drawing will be held to give away one prize of $500. To learn if you won, all you need to do is log on to www.WIBC.com or www.CarmelFest.net.

For the returning player of Spark Button lotto, a challenging decision awaits you. Two versions of the popular fashion accessory are available. Our Old Glory version, at just $3 each, is our best value. The committee suggests one for each member of the family including uncles, aunts and third cousins. For those look-

ing for a little more excitement, the $6 electric Spark Button is an easy choice. Flashing LEDs simulating a spectacular fireworks show are sure to impress neighbors and help your friends find you in a dark room. Both versions have an equal chance of winning the $500 prize.

But wait, there is more. Each $3 button comes with more than $15 worth of valuable coupons from local merchants. It’s true: You actually make money when you support CarmelFest and buy a Spark Button. And remember, your purchase helps guarantee the continuation of an American tradition commemorating our country’s founding.

Your hardworking Spark Button Committee has done it again. Jack Badger, Jan Ford Benedict, Jene Arbuckle and Susan Smith have put in countless hours to make sure Carmel has a fireworks show that rivals Indianapolis.

The buttons are on sale now at select merchants in the Carmel Arts & Design District, on June Farmer’s Market days and at Wednesday concerts at the Gazebo.

Jeff Worrell is a local business owner. He recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at jworrell@advantagemedical.com

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For its formal introduction to Carmel, the Indianapolis Civic Theatre will use star alumna Angela Brown to make a good impression

By Kevin Kane Current in Carmel Before its relocation to Carmel next year, the Indianapolis Civic Theatre is looking to make a good impression with its future constituents. So in planning the Civic’s official introduction to its new community, the theater called in a favor from one of the biggest stars ever to grace its stage.

Civic alumna turned internationally acclaimed opera star Angela Brown will headline the theater’s annual fundraiser June 3. This year, the 95-year-old Civic will hold this event in Carmel on the corner of Third Avenue SW and City Center Drive, just a few feet from its future home at the Center for the Performing Arts. At this fundraiser, appropriately themed “Getting to know you,” the Civic will both kick off its farewell season at Marian University and say “hello” to Carmel, using Brown to put its best foot forward.

“She’s one of our famous alumni, so she was a natural choice for us,” said Civic Executive Director Cheri Dick. “To call her one of our own is an honor for us.”

Brown is often mentioned among the best in the international opera scene. The soprano’s Dick talents have garnered her success and attention all the way from New Zealand back to her hometown of Indianapolis – and nearly every stop in between. She’s wowed audiences on some of the biggest stages her profession has to offer, but she got her start at the Civic Theatre.

Before she ever graduated from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music or performed at the Metropolitan Opera, Brown was a teenager performing at the Civic. At arguably one of the best community theaters in the country, Brown learned the ropes, developing her skills as an actor, singer and overall performer. She may be onto bigger things, but Brown said she hasn’t forgotten the lessons she learned as a high schooler performing in her home town.

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“I’m a homegrown Indiana product who has done well, and

the Civic Theatre definitely played a big part in making Angela Brown who she is today.”

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“The experiences I had with Civic I still carry today with what I’m doing on a national level,” she said. “I’m a homegrown Indiana product who has done well, and the Civic Theatre definitely played a big part in making Angela Brown who she is today.”

Because of her history with Civic and her subsequent success, Dick said Brown was an ideal selection for Civic’s fundraiser.

Only 16 percent of the theater’s current constituents reside in

getting to know you The Indianapolis’ Civic Theatre’s formal introduction and annual fundraiser will be held June 3 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the corner of Third Avenue SW and City Center Drive. Tickets are $125 per person and include a meal catered by local restaurants including Woody’s Library Restaurant, Bazbeaux Pizza, Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream, Holy Cow Cupcakes and Shapiro’s Delicatessen. VIP tickets are available for $200 each and include a hard-hat tour of the Palladium. All tickets can be purchased at www.civictheatre. org or by calling 923-4597.

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Hamilton County. Many in the county don’t know the Civic well – or at all – so Dick said it’s important for the theater to make a good first impression in the community. Brown, she said, should have no trouble helping Civic accomplish that.

“I think people are going to say ‘Wow, Civic really knows how to turn ‘em out,’” she said. “She’s a world-class artist, and it really shows the type of talent we have on our stage.”

More than just a formal introduction, the Civic is promoting the fundraiser as a glimpse into the theater’s past, present and future. Attendees will learn about the theater’s long, storied history. Its 96th season will be previewed beginning with a Jr. Civic rendition of “Getting to Know You” from “The King and I,” followed by adult performers presenting selections from Civic’s upcoming year. The rest of the night will revolve around the theater’s move north, which Dick and other administrators say will mean a bigger and better Civic in the future.

Brown said she’s eager to see the Civic get to that point, even if it means lending her talents to the cause.

“Civic was a big part of my coming into the arts world, so I’m doing this as my way of saying, ‘Thank you.’”

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A beautiful room is in front of your face Commentary

By Vicky Earley Interior decorating goes beyond the visual; it touches all the senses.

The sense of smell is powerful, as it is an immediate link to the past and present. It warns of danger and solicits pleasant memories.

This all happens in the background of our awareness. Within a fraction of a second, a message is telegraphed to our central nervous system, which, in turn, evokes an emotional reaction to the scents wafting through space.

Scent can actually influence the perceived room temperature by manipulating emotion.

For instance, ocean fragrance has a fresh, salty scent, thus causing us feel cooler. Conversely, the aroma of fresh-baked bread creates a warm, cozy feeling.

The “nose at home” is a huge industry; a stroll down the home fragrance isle at any grocery or mass merchandise store is proof. Grandma’s apple pie can be revisited in candle format, and a quick trip to the islands is as quick as a spritz from an aerosol can.

It is common for household candles and sprays to use synthetic fragrances rather than essential oils (the concentrated aroma compounds from plants). Fragrances such as “cinnamon apple pie” and “blueberry cobbler”

are, in fact, man-made fragrances, as are some of the fragrances labeled ‘”orange’” and “lavender.”

In fact, lavender is probably one of the most synthetically copied aromas in the fragrance world.

The National Academy of Sciences has reported that 95 percent of fragrances are, in fact, synthetically made with chemical compounds, namely petroleum. These chemicals have been accused of serious diseases as birth defects, cancer, allergic reactions and central nervous system disorders.

Strong candle, air freshener and perfume smells send me out the door into the fresh air, and I am in good company. I can’t substantiate this, but I believe these sensitivities are becoming quite common.

I have found nature-based candles scented

with jasmine and bamboo that do not trigger headaches and avoid the highly scented household cleaners and air fresheners that are causal suspects in bouts of headache, asthma and shortness of breath.

The only way to know if you are buying a natural fragrance is to read the label! Looking for the Latin names of botanical plants, the true source of essential oils, is best indicator that a candle is scented with truly natural compounds.

Lavender essential oil (lavendula angustifolia) is a prime example.

A natural alternative to a paraffin-based candle is a soy candle, with a cotton or hemp wick, which means it will burn longer and cooler and will not contain any lead or metal.

The sense of smell is a potent tool used for interior decorating, because it is capable of offering a feeling of harmony and serenity to any room in a home. Embrace the scents you love and those that conjure pleasant memories. Make the use of scent an integral part of your overall design plan, but do it with an awareness of what you are actually putting in your environment.

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

» Skinny is too hot for summer – Skinny jeans are hot.

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And now that warmer weather is upon us, it may be time to retire the skinny jeans to the closet and break out something less like second skin for summer.

Simon Doonan and Joe Zee of elle.com’s “Style Diaries” recommend cropped cotton chinos as a replacement.

-www.elle.com » China in style – This year, special attention is paid to china. White gold will be 300 years old. Old, familiar, handmade cherished pieces are rediscovered, trendy design added to favorite patterns or relaunched on the market in a different form and with new functionality. Break out your china; it’s the thing to do.

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“I used to practice on barbies, when I was a little girl I watched my mom cut my family members hair in the kitchen, that made me want to become a hairstylist.” Jessica Wurz is part of Salon01 senior stylist team, with 11 years of experience under her belt and a long list of styling techniques. Jessica has developed a passion for short curly hair and has recently added the Keratin smoothing treatment to her list of skills. “I love seeing the transformation of my guests from start to finish, pairing the perfect style and color to their face shape.”

Her experience in this industry has given her the ability to fit any style to any type of client. She looks at their face, their lifestyle, the work, the personal life, everything that shapes them so she can shape their style. “My first focus is to bring out their eyes and then accentuate their face shape.”

Listening to her clients’ needs and wants helps Jessica connect with her clients and create the look that they are wanting and will make them happy.

“I am a very consistent stylist. I am also very creative with my cuts and color techniques.”

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We uncovered the 5 fashion rules you should NEVER break, according to InStyle magazine.

1. Never show visible panty lines (VPL). This is inexcusable! Opt for seamless underwear or a thong, and make sure your pants aren’t too snug.

2. Just because its trendy doesn’t mean you should wear it. Not everyone should wear every trend. Pick and choose what is best for your personality and body type.

3. Don’t bare your midriff unless you’re at the beach.

Make sure your shirts aren’t too small so your midsection remains covered.

4. Never buy shoes that don’t fit. Suffering in the name of fashion is never a good idea! If they don’t fit in the store, chances are you will be miserable trying to wear them for an extended period of time.

5. Don’t pay attention to sizes. There are no international guidelines for sizing. No one can see the size that appears on the tag, so don’t stress!

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More bad billboard grammar COMMENTARY

By Brandie Bohney I’m seeing signs. Interesting signs.

One week it was Polly Pocket 4 Auditor, the next week, it’s a sign to advertise for, well, advertising.

On a relatively small billboard at the side of a country road in northern Indiana, I saw it. Immediately, I called my husband to write down what I had seen. While I was fairly certain I wouldn’t forget something so ridiculous, I wanted to be certain.

Now, I’m all for wit in advertising. Especially in advertising for advertising. I enjoyed the billboards that read, “This billboard won’t interrupt your favorite TV show.” So true. And so much less obnoxious than commercials.

But this billboard advertising itself was much less witty. It read, “All successful businesses advertise here.”

Really? I considered pulling to the side of the road and scrawling the following message beneath the printed one: “Except this one.”

Because it appeared that the only business advertising there wasn’t very successful at all. In grammar or otherwise.

And it reminds me of how careful one needs to be with words such as all and

every. Obviously the sign was ludicrous. Not only is it not true that all successful businesses advertise on that tiny billboard in the middle of nowhere, but it isn’t even possible. In attempting to create a sense of need for any potential advertisers, the company instead made a crazy claim that wasn’t just false, it was laughable.

Words like all, every and any other words that are either all-inclusive or entirely exclusive must be used with tremendous care. In reality, there are few instances which truly require words of such extremes. Even when we say things such as, “He exhausted every option,” it probably isn’t true. Every option would include a virtually limitless set of choices.

Unfortunately, especially when used in order to persuade, such words are often use to stretch the truth. “Affordable health insurance for all Americans.” “Protection from every injustice.” So not only do we need to be careful with our own use of such words, but we also have to be cautious of the messages of others who use them.

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Kids are not the problem COMMENTARY

By Becky Kapsalis The recent developments in the Carmel High School “hazing” scandal should act as a wake-up call to all of us. What’s it going to take for us to realize that teen-agers don’t suddenly learn to be abusive or allow themselves to be abused? We let our kids down when we dismiss or ignore the signs that tell us they are headed towards dangerous territories.

Hamilton County Prosecutor Sonja Leerkamp said it best when she said, “The bigger story here is that kids are afraid to come to us (parents, teachers, police, adults in general) for help if they are being abused.”

It’s a sad state of affairs when our kids feel they have to behave in a manner that belies common sense. They know in their gut their behavior is unnatural, yet the aggressors feel the need to show off their self-imposed superiority and the victims diminish their self-worth by succumbing to obnoxious abuses.

Where does that come from? Does it come from us ignoring the clues of privilege, entitlement or superiority complexes? Does it come from the feeling our kids get from being intimi-

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Wherever it comes from, we need to listen, listen, listen to our children’s emotional needs. After working with at-risk kids for the last three years, I can say, with a 90 percent degree of certainty, kids do not want to behave badly. They get thrown in a sea of being branded – popular or not popular. A quote on a teacher’s door states, “What is popular is not always right and what is right is not always popular.”

Talk to your kids. Notice any peculiar behavior. Listen to their conversations with their friends. Guttural laughter, sinister statements, sexual connotations, excuses, justifications, threats – are these all clues screaming out that they need our attention and intervention. If we don’t stand for something, our kids will fall for anything! Pay attention to the clues! Kids are not the sole problem!

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Upcoming Songbook competition to be a learning experience Richard Walters, the finalBy Danielle Turnbull ists are also different. Only Current in Carmel Tyler Huckstep and Andrew The only competition in Johnston return from last the nation based completely year, and they’re competing on Broadway, Hollywood in a group that’s younger musical theater and the Tin and featuring a greater variPan Alley era of music is ety of performers. back for its second year.

“It’s a really good, broad High school students mix of talent from across from all around the the Midwest,” Payne said.

Midwest submitted record“The pool was significantly ings and the 10 finalists more competitive this year.” have been chosen for After winning the first the second annual Great competition, Bonnett was American Songbook given the opportunity to Competition to be held sing in the cabaret in New at 7:30 p.m. June 5 at the York City and take a tour Christel DeHaan Fine Arts of a music collector’s apartCenter at the University of Submitted photo ment, two experiences she Indianapolis. Along with said she will never forget. this year’s finalists, last year’s The 2009 finalists rehearse prior to the competition's finale. This year's finalists are more diverse and survived a more competitive pool of contestants, according to Competition Manager Gail Payne.

These and the victory itself winner, Julia Bonnett, will have taught her a lot. learned to do. However, she added that the be performing at the show.

But only one of the 10 finalists will win and music isn’t the only thing making this competi“It was a really humbling experience to know share similar experiences. Bonnett’s number-one tion unique. there are such great performers out there,” piece of advice for these hopeful singers is to not “It’s one of the only competitions, aside from Bonnett, a Carmel resident, said. “It’s taught think about the competition or winning. She ‘American Idol,’ that really focuses on supportme to appreciate the great American Songbook said the finalists need to accept what’s going on ing and training soloists,” Payne said. much more.” and just really learn from the unique experience.

This year’s competition will be different from Gail Payne, manager of the competition, said “It’s really about embracing everything last year’s in two ways. In addition to Sylvia the purpose of the event is to ensure that curaround you,” Bonnet said.

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By Chef Michael Vlasich Last week, I rambled on about chili peppers: their history, rating scale and basic uses. That said, I ran out of space to continue about the health benefits and potential medical cures believed to be associated with living the spice of life. It turns out, if you have the passion for the fiery peppers, curries and hot sauces, you could be doing a lot of good for your body.

As a refresher, capsaicin is the compound responsible for the spice in chills, and chills make up the spice in curries and hot sauces.

Curcumin is the compound responsible for turmeric’s yellow color. Both compounds are loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, which are buzz terms in preventative health and healing. The following are some medical journals’ hypotheses for these compounds and foods.

Cancer: Many studies in 2007 showed regular consumption of curries and chills decreases the risk of cancer. Capsaicin kills cancer cells by attacking their energy-producing mitochondria with out hurting healthy cells. Another study stated curcumin suppressed the MDM2 gene, which promotes the cancer cells.

Arthritis: A study in 2006 stated turmeric greatly reduced joint inflammation and bone destruction in arthritic mice.

Alzheimer’s: In 2006, a study said seniors who consumed curry often were 49 percent less likely to have the cognitive impairment symptoms of Alzheimer’s than those seniors who didn’t consume curry type foods.

Heart health: Hot peppers are said to help dissolve blood clots, lower blood pressure, improve circulation and fight inflammation.

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Respiratory conditions: Hot peppers act as an expectorant, helping people with asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis and other conditions breathe easier. We all have probably experienced this at one time while eating hot peppers or spicy foods.

Cold and flu: Eating hot peppers promotes sweating and eases discomfort along with helping to open clogged nasal passages.

Pain relief: When applied to the skin, capsaicin decreases levels of the neurotransmitter that signals pain. There are capsaicin creams on the market for just this use, including reducing arthritis pain.

So from what we see above, we are silly and stupid if we haven’t incorporated these foods into our daily diet. Americans appear fanatical with health, weight and age; it’s time to start living the spice of life.

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THEATRE Always…Patsy Cline

The life, friendships and music of legendary country singer Patsy Cline are celebrated as Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents a new show to its stage this season.

“Always … Patsy Cline” is playing at Beef & Boards now through June 6. For ticket information, call 872-9664.

‘How I Learned to Drive’

Carmel Community Players will present Paula Vogel's “How I Learned to Drive” during a two-week run beginning June 3 at the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace. The production runs through June 13.

Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students/seniors. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.carmelplayers.org or by calling 815-9387.

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The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announces the Indiana Premiere of “Speech & Debate.” Written by Stephen Karam, this play runs through June 27 in the Frank & Katrina Basile Theatre at the Phoenix. Sex, secrets and performance-art video blogs with a George Michael beat – just another typical day when you’re a teenage outcast in Salem, Oregon. For more information about any Phoenix productions or to purchase tickets, call the Phoenix Theatre box office at 635-PLAY (7529). Tickets may also be purchased online at www. phoenixtheatre.org.

‘Reincarnation’

The Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present “Reincarnation” June 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. at the Pike Performing Arts Center, located at 6701 Zionsville Rd. Award-winning choreographer Gregory Hancock has been creating extraordinary dance works for more than 15 years. With more than 130 repertoire pieces, Mr. Hancock continues to be prolific each and every season. Tickets are $25 for adults; $20 for students and seniors. For more information, call 216-2441 or e-mail ghdt@bscglobal.net.

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“Indiana's Band” returns to Indianapolis’ Northwest side dinner theatre May 30 to perform live on stage at 8 p.m. The concert will include songs on the band’s new album, “The Wright Brothers, Live from French Lick.” Tickets range from just $28 to $39 and include the dinner buffet and the concert. Parking is always free. For tickets, call the box office at 872-9664. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays. For more information, visit www.beefandboards.com.

Mickey’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mickey¹s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian St., Carmel. For more information, call 573-9746: May 28 – Henry Lee Summer & Friends May 29 – Wooly Bullies June 4—Endless Summer June 5 – Big Daddy Caddy

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The following musical acts will be playing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 770-9020.

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The following musical acts will be playing live at Verizon Wireless Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville. Tickets are available at the venue box office, all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000 or www.LiveNation.com.

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Grecian-inspired lamb chops perfect dish for spring dinner roasted lamb chops

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By Molly Herner If you like lamb, here is a wonderful recipe that creates a great spring time feast.

Be sure to buy the freshest and thickest cut chops you can find at your local grocer.

Use these Greecian inspired flavors and serve with

Ingredients: • 6 thick cut lamb chops • 3 cloves fresh garlic • Fresh rosemary • Olive oil • Salt and pepper • Half of a fresh lemon Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Place lamb in a broiling pan with raised tray.

3. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over each chop. Follow by sprinkling salt, pepper and fresh chopped rosemary over each chop.

4. Finely mince garlic and sprinkle it over the chops.

5. Roast the chops for 15 minutes at 400 degrees and then flip them.

6. When they are flipped crank the heat to 450 degrees and roast them another 10 minutes.

7. When done, remove from the oven and let them sit for 5 minutes and finally, squeeze a bit of fresh lemon over the chops and serve.

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Molly Herner, is the baker/pastry chef at Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano. You may email her at odette05@aol.com.

In the dark and prisoners of our own naiveté

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By Tracy Line In 2001, I took a magnificent trip to Paris. I was humbled as I meandered through art museums, in awe as I shopped the Champs L’Elysees and blissfully happy as I devoured pastries at the corner boulangeries (bakeries). Yet, on the last day, my emotions were all over the map.

My friends and I started out feeling bold.

After all, within days we’d learned to convert currency, read menus (to a degree anyway) and master the Paris subway, all without speaking French. We were ready to conquer the train with a daytrip to Versailles.

We found our station, purchased tickets and headed off. A half-hour into the trip, we heard the next stop being announced. Knowing we had a ways to travel, we ignored it, and returned to our debate over whether the maniac we’d seen earlier was or was not Ozzy Osbourne.

Eventually, I noticed we were the only ones on the train. Next, I realized the interior lights were off. Finally, I watched our train enter an underground tunnel.

Sitting in the dark, on a train bound for nowhere, panic set in. Eventually, our train pulled into a station and stopped. Relief was momentary though; the train was locked and we couldn’t get out.

Fear is an interesting emotion. I tried to remain calm but horrible thoughts of being left for dead in a train invaded my brain. Eventually, we found an emergency button and pushed it. Nothing. We pounded on the windows.

Nothing. We yelled for help. Nothing.

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DISPATCHES » Get A Job Plan – Carmel Lutheran Church will host its “Get A Job Plan” employment seminar June 5 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. The seminar will address resumes, networking and ways to stand out in the application and interview processes, among other items. For details, visit www. christianemploymentministry.webs.com. » Two hotel stocks to check out – Occupancy at upscale urban hotels has risen sharply.

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Tinkle, tinkle my little star COMMENTARY

By David Cain Having just turned four, my oldest daughter has been out of diapers for a while now. The youngest, at 26 months of age, still sports those puffy undergarments as a staple of her wardrobe.

Even though the 4-year-old has said goodbye to the diaper dance, she still occasionally requests a restroom assist. It was another bright Saturday with just the girls and me. The elder of the two asks me to help her a bit with the restroom activities, I oblige. Once she’s all set atop the potty, she smiles at me endearingly and speaks in a soft and polite voice, “Daddy, this tinkle is warm.” It took me a second to realize what that meant. Yikes, you shouldn’t know the tinkle is warm.

While a part of the story seems like it was ripped from the headlines of Bad Parenting Magazine, a point dawns on me. There are some things I just don’t need to know. Some things that are better left unsaid. Some things that, even when delivered with the smile of a 4-yearold and a whisper, I just don’t want to hear.

At work, much of my day is with clients. I began to recall the restroom experience the following Monday and it occurred to me there were lots business things I shared with clients that they probably just didn’t need or want to know. And I noticed I wasn’t alone. Everyone was doing it. Maybe it’s people’s compulsive

need to share. Maybe it’s because it’s part of the established “process.” Maybe it’s just because. The reality is businesses tend to share a lot of things that are better left behind the scenes.

A friend of mine used to compare his businesses to making sausage. He’d remark, “Sometimes it is a very messy process, but the result is great and almost everybody likes it.” It’s an easy sentiment to remember. Sometimes business is messy and complex, but everyone likes the result. After all, that’s why you’re in business in the first place, right?

No one wants to hear about your messy business. No one really wants to know what happens behind the scenes (unless it’s funny). People care most about the end product, and they want the process of getting there to be without frustration and chaos.

We all should understand and apply the lesson of making sausage to parts of our job. Your clients love a little bit of the behind the scenes, but they don’t want to know every detail about how the sausage is made. And they certainly don’t want to know about the tinkle.

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Dentist moves to benefit patients

By Kevin Kane Current in Carmel Contemporary Dental Concepts recently moved north to Hamilton County, and the business’ owner, Dr. John Lowe, said the move was made to better serve Contemporary Dental’s patients.

Lowe estimated that 80 percent of his patients reside in Hamilton County. Until recently, however, his practice was located Lowe in Indianapolis, in an office that Lowe said was “bursting at the seams.” For years, patients in Hamilton County made the drive south for Lowe’s services. Now, he’s come to them and said he will offer a better experience in his new location.

“I think we can better utilize our services to more people,” Lowe said.

Contemporary Dental Concepts offers all traditional dental services while also focusing on cosmetic dentistry, an area in which Lowe has received special training. At its new Carmel location, 2000 E. 116th Street, Suite 104, Contemporary Dental doubled its treatment facilities, and will have a room dedicated to cosmetic services.

The practice will also increase its staff and days of operation, changing from a part-time to a full-time, full-service office.

Lowe said all of the changes, including the move, are intended to make patient visits more efficient, convenient and comfortable.

“We value their time, and we want to get them in and out and back to their daily lives,” he said.

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We’re pulling out all the stops to make sure Indiana’s newest City celebrates the 4th of July in style!

Westfield Rocks the 4th will take place at Asa Bales Park and Westfield High School parking lots. Bands from across the region will compete for a $2500 grand prize in a Battle of the Bands contest, followed by a performance from Indiana’s very own Dr. Duke Tumatoe and the Power Trio!

We’ll start the morning with “Bike It,” a bicycle ride to benefit prostate cancer. A Headliners Car Show will complement the festival, featuring cars and motorcycles from across central Indiana. If that weren’t enough, local Westfield restaurants will be serving great summer food, vendors will be selling their goods in the marketplace, and kids will have scheduled activities throughout the day, along with a play area complete with with bounce houses, a dunk tank and plenty of games!

We’ll end the day the old fashioned way … with a fabulous Independence Day fireworks display. Come out and help us start a new July 4th tradition for our City!

The Westfield Farmers Market kicks off its third season at Red Man Park on Main and Walnut Streets, Fridays from 4-8pm, featuring an abundance of locally grown produce, baked goods, jams, salsas and more!

More than just a farmer’s market, this event draws local artisans, shop owners, and community service organizations. Come to the market and visit with friends, catch up with community news and locate volunteer opportunities, all while being entertained by local musicians!

June 4 - Kickoff Kids Night June 18 - Community Wellness & Seniors Night July 9 - Downtown Westfield Sidewalk Sale July 23 - Church “Iron Chef” Cookoff August 6 - Pets Night

The third annual Numa Arts and Cultural Event will showcase the finest work of painters, potters, dancers and musicians, plus upscale refreshment, a community cook-off and family fun from noon to 10pm, Saturday, September 18 at Penn and Union Streets.

This year’s entertainment includes Gene Deer’s blues, Brian Paulson’s jazz, Ryan Anderson’s drum circle, Dances of Universal Peace accompanied by Branches Breath, and headlining reggae act, The Ark Band!

The Grand Junction Derby–Westfield’s wacky answer to the Indy 500–takes place this year on Sunday, August 8 at 3pm on the newly improved South Union Street! Gravity-powered, homemade derby cars compete in bracketed heats until winners are declared. Fast is good, but outrageous is better!

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DISPATCHES » National Medical Alliance is now MOtion1 – MOtion1, a unified alliance of independent physical rehabilitation equipment and supply agents in North America, has launched a new name and brand identity. Formerly National Medical Alliance, the change to MOtion1 reflects the company’s new culture and evolution of its products, services and expertise. » Riley recognized for pursuit of safety – Riley Hospital for Children received the top national award for positive and effective partnering in pursuit of improved patient safety by the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF). Riley was nominated for the award by Erika Fisher of Plainfield, a parent of a longtime Riley patient. » Race Against Melanoma - Outrun the Sun, a nonprofit organization devoted to raising awareness about skin cancer, is holding its 2010 Race Against Melanoma June 5, 7 p.m. at Fort Benjamin Harrison.

To participate, volunteer or sponsor the event, call 253-2121.

If you’re prone to pain, beware of caffeine

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By Dmitry Arbuck I want to make a case against caffeine. I don’t want to anger all the Starbucks lovers, but everybody needs to know that caffeine is one of the major offenders associated with pain, anxiety, depression and other unwanted problems.

Caffeine actively causes pain by decreasing pain threshold and making nervous system more alert to pain. This is why just stopping caffeine may bring some relief in pain.

The same works for anxiety and panic attacks.

Multiple patients come to me with huge jars of caffeinated soft drinks, trembling, and complaining of anxiety and not understanding that their drink is what makes them sick.

Caffeine causes muscle spasms and muscle twitching. It causes headaches and actively promotes chronic headaches. Caffeine causes palpitations and increases the frequency of urination. Caffeine causes tremors and cold hands and feet. Caffeine causes ringing in the ears and insomnia.

All of those symptoms happen not to an innocent extent, but rather robustly, frequently

making lives of people who consume caffeine miserable. No patient with chronic pain or anxiety of any sort should use caffeinated beverages.

You may be surprised, but caffeine also is associated with depression, because it exhausts the central nervous system and causes rebound depression as it causes rebound headaches and rebound pain.

Some medications increase the blood level of caffeine, prolonging its unwanted effects. One of the biggest offenders in that is the medication fluvoxamine, or Luvox.

On the contrary, smoking decreases the caffeine level. This is why, not infrequently, people who smoke like to drink coffee, because it produces a euphoric effect without physical unwanted symptoms.

Beware of caffeine, my friends, and abstain from it whenever possible.

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New research suggests that exposure to high levels of organophosphate pesticides, commonly found on berries, celery and other produce, could raise the odds for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. At this point, though, there is no evidence that pesticide exposure can actually cause ADHD, stated the authors of a paper appearing in the June issue of Pediatrics. Certainly, parents and children shouldn’t swear off fruits and veggies, but going organic, buying at farmers’ markets and washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consuming them will decrease kids’ contact with pesticides.

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People who take vitamin E supplements regularly for years –whether they are smokers or nonsmokers – may lower their risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the lung condition that is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.

COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis and is often, but not always, caused by smoking. While the risk reduction is relatively small at 10 percent, COPD is a common and life-threatening condition in which a decline in lung function can be slowed down but not reversed.

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Saturday, June 5, 7:30 pm Five-time Grammy nominee Michael Feinstein will perform and serve as Master of Ceremonies for this final vocal performance among 10 highly talented high school students from Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Iowa.

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Looking for a fun, rewarding volunteer experience? Then act now and join the CarmelFest team of volunteers.

More than 250 community volunteers will be needed in a variety of areas during the two-day Festival on July 4th & 5th. According to Sherry Russell (Volunteer Team Coordinator), “Volunteers of and Asall anages active Volunteers play an important role abilities are member the sherry russell in makingof CarmelFest successful. welcome and Carmel Rotary More than 200 community volun­ needed.”

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There is a name for that to “God” in a generic quasi-prayer at a public commencement. In PC-run-amuck settings, a clever student body might sneeze in unison and have the valedictory speaker say, “God bless you!”

In more forgiving settings, like a baccalaureate, we might hear The Lord’s Prayer. “Our Father” and “Lord” are code words for God and Jesus Christ, and “Kingdom” can refer to all kinds of things without cluttering up the ceremony by praying specifically and out loud for “the reign of God.” The Lord’s Prayer is from Jesus (Matthew 6:9-13) but, whew! … you don’t actually have to say “Jesus.”

Or, just sing Christ’s praises in Latin. It’s pretty, and nobody knows.

Fact is there is true, divine, Godly power in the name of Jesus Christ. And the name of Jesus Christ causes trouble and persecution.

The world hates Him, and I think that’s because Christ has true power many of us think our knowledge alone provides.

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By Bob Walters Public schools have pesky problems navigating the narrow straits of political correctness at graduation time.

Of course, we celebrate the accomplishment of education. But even though modern society is convulsed by crediting anything other than individual, human achievement, most of us feel a need deep in our souls to be thankful and hopeful in a community, spiritual, meaningful kind of a way.

That leaves us with the problem …

How do we thank the author of all knowledge for our … knowledge?

“Who is that author?” you ask. Well, here it is. And please duck …

The author of all knowledge is Jesus Christ.

Christ is the Way and the Truth and the Life.

He is Knowledge. He gave us the Breath of Life.

He gave us our Creativity. Genesis, John and a whole bunch of other places in the Bible make that very plain.

Inasmuch as God and Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit constitute the Godhead, it’s a “technicality” to complain about the absence of the name of Jesus Christ from our public celebrations of knowledge. “God” covers it. But, c’mon. We achieve what it takes to graduate and are still dumb enough to think that we can fool God? Please.

It is plenty tough most places to slip in a nod

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Now, in my 30s, I’m a single mom with a full-time job, a couple of part-time jobs, my singing and commercials gigs, my relationship coaching and my single-parent group – all the while trying to keep my face (and derier) from falling prey to gravity. I realize now that somewhere along the way, my “fantasy� has faded quite a bit and the expectation of finding a dude with the comforting arms has finally subsided.

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And then, guess what? Wouldn’t you know I get questioned about being too independent. “Do you want to settle down or just keep working 24/7?� How frustrating. In your 20s you’re accused of being too dreamy-eyed. And in your 30s, when you finally realize life is not a Disney cartoon, you’re thought of as too independent. Back when you more immaturely needed and wanted a man, those 20-somethingyear-olds could’ve cared less. And now that you’re finally on your feet (yet somewhere in there still wishing for that romantic happy ending), you’re viewed as too independent. Can a girl win? I don’t know.

By my 30s, I had certainly lived and seen a lot. I wish a man could appreciate that. And I wish he could see past my busy lifestyle, sweep me off my exhausted, heel-wearing feet and make me relax and forget my demanding world, resting in his comfort for a moment.

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By Gary Hubbard There are two critical data issues everyone buying a new computer should always think about (preferably before buying the new computer): transferring the data from the old to the new computer, and making sure the old data doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.

Let’s start by discussing options for transferring the old data to the new computer.

First and foremost, you must understand that computer “programs” cannot be transferred from the old computer to the new computer and function properly in the Windows world. This means you must locate the installation disks for any old programs you want to use on the new computer.

If not, you will have to buy the current version or find a used copy of the old program.

A number of companies offer solutions that claim to bring programs and data for some (but not all) popular programs as well as printer drivers, network settings and other vital items via special software and cables (or across your home network).

While the propaganda on their Web sites and packaging make it sound like a dream program, our experience with these programs hasn’t been the greatest, so I can’t comfortably recommend any of them.

We ran into two problems with the ones we’ve tested: They can’t transfer everything, and the new computer always seems to suffer quirky problems after the attempt.

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As a safety procedure, I suggest you leave the old hard drive alone for at least a couple weeks, until you are absolutely certain everything that you care about is on your new computer.

Once you’ve determined that, you can simply reformat the old hard drive and continue to use it as an external drive or a backup drive (if it isn’t too old or too small). Or you can put the cleaned hard drive back in the old machine for reuse.

Another great time saver for anyone trying to get their new computer set up for Internet life is a site called Ninite.com. This nifty little site will allow you to create a special download/install program that will automatically install all of the programs you select at once (this saves you hours of searching for and downloading these essential tools). And it’s completely free.

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Why do we have to mow the yard every three days?

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By Mike Redmond I have a question. Well, a lot of questions, actually, but today I’m only concerned with one.

Where is it written that our houses are supposed to be surrounded by nice, neat patches of grass, mowed to a short, even height and trimmed all around the edges so that every blade is in place?

For that matter, where is it written that we’re supposed to have grass to begin with? Who made this rule? Was anybody else consulted or was it one of those unilateral deals? Was there a vote? Why didn’t I get a ballot? Is this fair?

Oops. I guess that’s more than one question after all. Sorry. At least they’re all in the same subject area.

Maybe you can tell I’m not exactly wild about mowing the lawn these days.

For one thing, I’m having to do it about every three days. I’m not sure what’s going on here, but the slightest bit of rain makes my lawn shoot up like bamboo. It even grows faster when there’s only a chance of rain. In Kansas City.

It’s ridiculous. I mow the lawn on Saturday.

On Sunday the dog drops her chewie in the

yard. By Tuesday she’s out there sniffing and whining because she can’t find it in the forest of fescue.

(Actually, I’m being generous when I refer to my lawn as fescue. I’m sure there’s some fescue growing out there somewhere, as well as some bluegrass, but it’s in the minority. Mostly my lawn is a crabgrass-chickweed mix, with a sprinkling of wild oat here and there, a smattering of weeds I can’t identify, and a lovely scattering of dandelion for contrast.)

Mowing makes a homeowner a Sisyphus, except that he’s not rolling a rock now, he’s pushing a Lawn-Boy – with the full knowledge that what he does will only have to be repeated in a few days. And yet he does it over and over and over. That, my friends, is close to the definition of insanity.

And why does he do it? Because convention says he must. Because the neighborhood demands it. Because someone, somewhere declared that grass allowed to grow naturally to its full height was unsightly, never taking into consideration my point of view, which is we’ll never know if that’s true as long as we keep cutting the stuff.

You know, it’s funny, but I just started thinking like this a few weeks ago. Last year, I loved mowing the lawn. It was comforting, in a way, to walk the laps around the yard, over and over, turning the tall grass into an even green plane.

Then again, the mower was brand new. You know how it is. You get a new mower – or, for that matter, a new vacuum– and you just go crazy with it. The lawn is neat as a pin. The carpets are immaculate. Then, after a while, the newness wears off and mowing and sweeping become again the same ho-hum they always were.

Which is where I found myself today, hohumming around the yard with last year’s mower, asking questions for which there are no answers and wondering what would happen if I just let the lawn grow into my own personal tallgrass prairie. And then the answer came to me: I’d go broke buying dog chewies.

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What happened to Three Stooges Beer COMMENTARY

By Dick Wolfsie I don’t remember the last time I cleaned out the fridge in our garage. I’ve been heaving leftovers in the old appliance for a decade, like it was some kind of trash compactor. I don’t believe in wasting food, so it was just killing me yesterday to throw away perfectly good 6-yearold tomatoes and what must have once been a very crisp cucumber.

It was when I removed one of the vegetable bins for a quick hosing that I first set my eyes on it.

Now I know the excitement Richard Leakey must have felt when he gazed upon the skeletal remains of our early human ancestors. There, wedged behind condiments on the bottom shelf was an unopened bottle of Three Stooges Beer. Moe, Larry and Curly were grinning at me, chilling out after 10 years on ice in the back of my Kelvinator.

Yes, gentlemen, there is a Three Stooges Beer.

Unfortunately, they have stopped production. No Curly Light or Moe Extra Dry, either. Sorry!

The bottle was part of an assortment of exotic brews, a thank you from Gleaners Food Bank for emceeing one of their fundraising events in 2001. At the time, I even wrote about the

gift in a column, reflecting on how Three Stooges Beer would have made four years of college majoring in early American literature much more bearable. Why would I curl up in my frat house with a can of Budweiser when I could get wasted with the world’s funniest threesome?

So, men, what happened to Three Stooges Beer? Forgive me, but I blame the ladies.

Stranded in the Sahara Desert, mouth parched, near death – no woman would drink a Three Stooges Beer. You knew this, of course. We all instinctively know women hate anything that has to do with the Three Stooges.

If they won’t laugh at them, they certainly won’t chug them. You might as well offer them a Jerry Lewis Chablis. In fact, that’s why most of you men have never even heard of Three Stooges Beer. For years, a dedicated band of women were buying this product and dumping it at chemical waste sites.

When women shop for food, they prefer made-up brand names likes Mrs. Paul and Sara Lee. But, honestly, did your Aunt Millie ever make you laugh? The guys prefer real military men like Colonel Sanders and Captain Morgan.

I like the name Einstein Bagels. I can see Albert

in my mind’s eye, shuffling downstairs in his robe for one with a shmear of cream cheese. I even have a slogan: Einstein Bagels: Not just a recipe, a formula.

More food should be named specifically after comedians. Sadly, I don’t think Madison Avenue would take the chance of alienating women shoppers. I asked my wife if she’d ever buy Abbott and Costello Mayonnaise …

“Would there be Hellmann’s on the shelf?”

“No, Mary Ellen, assume this is the only brand available.”

“Well, in that case, I still wouldn’t buy it. But I would buy Brad Pitt Olives. Do they make Mel Gibson Mustard?”

I’d buy Laurel and Hardy fish sticks. There’s room in my fridge for Stephen Colbert Cream Cheese and a place in my pantry for Rodney Dangerfield Tomato Soup. Jeff Foxworthy Tuna would make a dandy sandwich. And for you senior citizens, wouldn’t a container of Betty White Yogurt really hit the spot right now?

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Don’t let weeds poison your world COMMENTARY

By Randy Sorrell Hate is a strong word, but I really “dislike” weeds. Weeds in the lawn, weeds in my beds and weeds growing like a fertilized crop in the middle of my patio. Weeds … stink!

Fortunately, after a few years of predominantly legal experimentation and employing the latest green technology of weed control, rampant weed growth at the Sorrell residence is a distant, glute-firming memory.

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Despite this wonder drug, arm yourself with a spray container of herbicide designed to terminate uglies on contact. Follow directions carefully and tour the gardens every few weeks to douse. Contact with friendly plants will not have a happy ending. Expect a few squats here and there to pull the unfriendlies, and I have no solution for the thousands of maple seedlings consuming the world’s mulch beds this year. Sorry.

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I leave the lawn weeds to the lawn care guys. A simple call with a happy smile usually produces a hunky dude in an HVAC suit I need to keep out of sight from my wife – to apply the right spray to get the gangly weeds out of my award-winning lawn. Yep, a few magazines and even our neighborhood association once said we had a fantastic display of green! Go figure.

Patio weeds are a definite buzz killer. Nothing ruins our nightly rendezvous with a glass of cabernet and filet on the grill than a few unwelcome guests … not the neighbors, but the WEEDS.

A few economically stimulating years ago, a product called polymeric sand rescued our nation’s patio weed 911. This Prozac-saving product combines simple sand with an adhesive agent that behaves like a flexible mortar and confidently seals the joints of brick and natural stone patios. It’s not bullet-proof, but it certainly has reduced our monthly Prozac bill. Sorry Lilly.

The underlying message is really pretty simple. Employ a few weedcontrol strategies, personally and in your beds, and let the moments of your outdoor living space come to life.

As my daughter graduates from high school and matures to the college years, I am humbly reminded that some of the best times of our lives have been lived out around our outdoor living space over dinner. Laughing. Telling stories. And wondering how life can possibly get any better than this.

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