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By Christine Bavender Current in Carmel

From turn-of-the-century cars to classic muscle cars, Carmel is set to be invaded later this week when Artomobilia rumbles into town.

“It’s a double entendre really,” organizer Roger Brummett said. “It suggests these classic and collector cars are truly works of art, and in many cases the artistic brilliance of some of these cars is just mind boggling. They are rolling pieces of art.”

Brummett said he feels it’s a lost art the way some of the cars were made.

“Especially the pre-World War II cars like the Duesenberg and the Stutz,” he explained. “The cars were handcrafted, the lines are precise. In many cases, these were not done on an assembly line but by hand. The technology that existed in the time those cars were made is certainly primitive compared to the way cars are built and designed today, but they are truly cars of distinction.”

One thing Brummett especially enjoys is watching someone get their first glimpse of what he calls “cars of elegance.”

“It’s not uncommon for people to walk up to some of these cars and have the air come out of their lungs,” he said. “They just stand there and say ‘oh my.’”

The June 14 event is set for noon to 6 p.m. It will be a day-long rolling exhibit of 100 cars, spanning 100 years, according to Brummett.

The privately owned cars on exhibit will range from the pre-World War II cars to Model Ts, muscle cars, race cars, exotic cars, sports cars, domestic cars and classic cars.

“These are cars from around Indiana and the Midwest,” Brummett said. “While this is the first year for the event here in Carmel, we anticipate in time this will grow to be a national event.”

The event is similar to one held each year in downtown Indianapolis on Monument Circle that is connected with the Grand Prix.

“This will be of the same distinction and quality of cars but not as large,” Brummett, who was part of the Indianapolis event, explained. “If the Grand Prix comes back, then that event will also come back.”

Of the modern classics, one car sure to capture attention: the Bugatti Veyron, valued at more than a million dollars.

“There are not many of these in the world and we will have one of them here,” Brummett said.

In total, the cars on exhibit are valued at $50 million.

The event is expected to draw 10,000 people.

Celebrities on hand will include Al Unser III and Al Unser, Jr. The event will close down all of Main Street from Rangeline Road to beyond the Monon Trail. The road will be renamed Tom Wood Boulevard for the day.

Brummett said the benefit to Carmel will be bringing people into the downtown area in hopes of keeping them coming back, “We believe this is a spectacular destination and as the area matures and this becomes an annual event we think it will be a great place to exhibit cars because of the shops and eateries,” Brummett explained. “Most of these events take place on golf courses or private clubs where there isn’t much to do, but this will let people walk up and down the street and see art exhibits, galleries and wonderful diners.”

Brummett encourages everyone to attend the event, which takes place the day before Father’s Day. “There will be hospitality, beautiful cars, great food and entertainment,” he said. “And it’s a great gift for Dad. What dad doesn’t love cars? And it’s free – it doesn’t get any better than that.”

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It is our position that the apparhitch. Carmel needs The Glass Chimney ent coming resurrection of The Glass and Deeter’s. They’re as much a part of the Chimney and Deeter’s from the Land community’s fabric as anything. of Closed Restaurants is great news for We hear the eateries could reopen as Carmel. soon as mid-June, but Puska Dieter Puska is said to be nearhas said that nothing had been ing a fruitful end to negotiations cemented as far as a concrete with unnamed investors for the opening night is concerned.

32-year-old icon among Carmel’s This much, though, is upper-end dining establishments. known: The vast majority of the When previous negotiations with restaurants’ workers will return Corbin Roudebush, his wife, after being idle for more than a Janet, and his brother, Jim, failed month. The menu, Puska says, Puska to materialize in a deal for local will remain unchanged. ownership, it looked as if the site And so, it seems, Dieter fiwould be left to decay. nally will be able to motor off to go fishSo much about the two restaurants mat- ing, which was his intention all along. ters deeply to many Central Indiana diners. He certainly has earned that right.

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uch has been said in this mean the most are the tireless moms and newspaper about our dads, grandmas and uncles, older brothers community’s investment, and sisters, and just all-around-good-gals commitment and dedicawho show up every Saturday morning tion to the arts. Just this and Tuesday night to bring sport to the week Carmel announced a pee-wee crowd. If you haven’t very significant addition to seen a five-year-old play soccer, the Regional Performing Arts you’ve really never been enterCenter with musician Michael tained. These boys and girls are Feinstein’s bringing his extenall about the fun of the game. sive collection of American They learn to kick a ball. They Songbook memorabilia and learn to lose with dignity. And artifacts. Moreover, the educamaybe most importantly, they tional and performance comlearn to win in the same way. ponents of this effort with have They learn that nothing tastes a significant and lasting effect better than a cold ice cream for many generations to come. cone after a hot game. Sport It is a good thing. brings life lessons in a way that At the same time, we also so little else can. Hard work Terry should take great pride in our equals improvement. Heart Anker exemplary sporting tradition. often trumps superior skill. All At the high school level, we teams need individuals and all can be proud of our prowess, sportsmanindividuals need teams. ship and good standing. Much effort is What motivates these otherwise sane dedicated to ensuring that student athletes people to dedicate a good part (if not all) adhere to the highest standards across the of their free time to bringing these kids board. For that, many are thankful. And along? The pay is either poor on nonexiskudos to Mark Miles and those behind tent. Well-intentioned (if poorly applied) luring the Super Bowl to central Indiana. parents are constantly offering advice Carmel resident Jim Irsay tirelessly on why their way-too-short offspring worked his plan to ensure that central should be placed as the team’s star center.

Indiana will reap the benefit of our invest- But as a season progresses, the coach ment in infrastructure (read, “giant stawatches confidence grow in the budding dium replete with retractable roof”) in a superstar. Bonds grow and a team forms. most immediate and tangible way. Thanks Those among us who are dedicated to to all involved. passing the American sporting tradition Tony Dungy is the kind of person to to the next generation are serving all of whom we should all aspire. His work with us. Statistics show that kids in sports are All Pro Dad (www.allprodad.com) is a healthier both mentally and physically. model to all involved in professional sports. They are far less likely to drop out of This is a man who understands the value of school or commit crimes. celebrity and the obligation to use it wisely.

We need to support our coaches. We Payton Manning has a children’s hospital, need to thank the guy standing the blaznot an arrest record. These guys get it. ing sun trying to organize a play while And now, civic and community leader Jim still in the suit he wore to work that day.

Morris has been enticed by central Indiana The desire to serve is admirable to be sure, stalwarts, the Simon family, to bring a sense but the impact on these young lives is of purpose, duty and humility back to our immeasurable. beleaguered Pacers. Jim will get the job Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current in done. He gets it, too. And I believe that he Westfield. You may e-mail him at terry@curknows how to pass it on. rentinwestfield.com But perhaps the sport boosters who

READER’S VIEW no monkey business Editor: I was quite upset to see on page 26 in this week’s newspaper you were promoting the ownership of monkeys as pets, specifically capuchins, marmosets, tamarins and bush babies. These animals deserve expertise in their particular needs, which I’m sure the majority of the general public

has very little. There are various establishments that often end up dealing with the results of misguided monkey pet owners and this also only perpetuates the barbaric and illegal trade in taking animals from the wild, so please don’t encourage this.

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FROM THE BACKSHOP FEINSTEIN PLAYS ROLE PERFECTLY If you weren’t among the nearly 200 folks on and above the main floor of Carmel City Hall a week ago today, you missed a rare treat with Michael Feinstein’s introduction to the community.

It wasn’t his mastery of the piano or his superior vocal stylings, necessarily. What really gripped us about him is that he portrayed everything but what you might expect of a seasoned superstar. A wideeyed, congenial Feinstein told the gathering, after being introduced by Mayor Jim Brainard, he was happy to be in Carmel and is looking forward to a long and fruitful relationship with Central Indiana.

He smiled broadly, he talked to random attendees, he joked with Brainard and the media and he clearly was quite comfortable in his own skin. Happy-go-lucky comes to mind, actually.

Feinstein was in the spotlight and could have hogged it, but he instead chose to talk about the rising Performing Arts Center, his role in it, why it will be good for the community and how he hopes the community will embrace it.

What Carmel got out of this was well more than additional cachet. Feinstein,

Steve Greenberg & Brian Kelly who will bring his collection of Great American Songbook artifacts and mementos to the upper level of the PAC, will provide educational opportunities to those interested in learning about the likes and works of George and Ira Gershwin, among others. Of course, and in no way to be undervalued, we also get him at the piano, which is beyond description. His friends, Billy Joel and Elton John among them, will visit and perform.

Of this we are certain: to bring a man with so much soul and ethic to the arts scene here will prove to be a move without compare. We’ll all be enriched beyond measure. He’ll help with fundraising for upgrades to the PAC, and he and the facility will be part of the cultural landscape of Carmel. Forever.

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CARMELFEST FREEDOM RUN – Register now for the Third Annual CarmelFest Freedom Run being held on July 4 at 8 a.m. The 4.5 mile run/walk and 1.5 mile Family Walk will begin at Carmel High School, wind through the heart of Carmel, the Monon Trail and end along the CarmelFest Fourth of July Parade route. All registered runners and walkers will receive a commemorative T shirt, goodie bag, post-run refreshments, and a community picnic. There will also be random prize drawings, entertainment throughout the event and a special award to the runner who wears the most patriotic outfit. Registration fee is $20 ($23 after June 29). For more information contact Don Carr at dcarr@indy.rr.com or www.tuxbro.com.

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very spring and summer, with in your leg. Varicose veins appear as either the donning of shorts and skirts, bulging and rope-like, or small and threadI’m forced to evaluate the state of like. They can result in aching, tired and my legs and determine how they swollen legs; create a burning, throbbing, or fared over the winter. Generally, itching sensation; and cause muscle cramps I’m pleased. I see a whole lot and a general restlessness in your of paleness but good overall legs. Varicose veins are a vascular muscle tone. Unfortunately, disorder requiring treatment for I also have an extremely large medical reasons.” blue vein running down my All I know is that they look horright calf. It’s not bulging out rible and hurt like a mother. So yet, but it so wants to be. A what can we do to prevent them? definite precursor to varicose, Research shows that though varior as I like to refer to them, cose veins are due in part to horvery-gross veins. Awesome. I monal changes (like those during love getting older! pregnancy) and age, they can also It’s only a matter of time be caused by prolonged standing before I get them, too. My or sitting and obesity (very much mom and a couple of sisters like their evil cousins, the hemorDanielle have them already, and, like rhoids), all of which prevent good Wilson all annoying physical defects, circulation in the lower legs. So varicose veins are hereditary. exercising regularly and maintainYippee! But what are they exactly, and ing your ideal body weight are key to prewhat, if anything, can soccer moms do to venting vein disorders. If you’re destined for prevent and treat them? very-gross veins like me, however, remember According to veinclinics.com, “a varicose to avoid the following: crossing your legs vein is a failed vein, the contents of which while sitting, restrictive clothing around the are stagnant or refluxing. Either way, this waist and thighs, and high-estrogen birth blood is out of circulation. The function of control pills. your veins is to channel blood back to the Okay, so what can you do once the heart. The larger veins have valves which dreaded disease strikes? Well, in the case direct the flow of blood. When any of these of pregnancy-induced varicose veins, your valves fail, blood can accumulate under condition should improve after you have pressure, engorging and distorting the veins the baby and your hormone levels and

body weight return to normal. In other instances, there are fortunately several treatment options available and many are outpatient. The most common is scelerotherapy, where the doctor injects a solution into the vein that causes the vein walls to swell, stick together, and seal shut.

This stops the flow of blood and the vein turns into scar tissue, usually fading away in a few weeks. Sounds horrendous, huh?

Actually, according to my sister-in-law, the procedure is less painful than it sounds (though not a spa treatment, either).

Other options include endovenous techniques, which use a combination of laser and radiofrequency directed into the vein through a catheter to treat deep varicose veins. Surgery is generally reserved for only the big mamma very-grossers. The doctor will actually tie off your veins and then surgically remove them while you are (thankfully) under general anesthesia.

If you’re concerned about your varicose veins or just bothered by their appearance, consult a physician and discuss your treatment options. You don’t have to spend your summer in slacks and pantyhose or, like me, desperately trying to hide the blue through spot self-tanning and strategically placed band-aids! Peace out.

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STREET SURVIVAL-Induced skids, accident avoidance and hitting the brake so hard you think it just might go through the floorboard are just part of an upcoming day-long driving safety course for teens. Hosted by the Hoosier chapter of the BMW club foundation and sponsored nationally by Tire Rack and locally by FC Tucker, the premise of the course is to help save teen lives on the road. The class is June 21 at Carmel High School. Cost is $60. You can register at www.streetsurvival.org.

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

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Young Philanthropists

By Brandon Bowman Current in Carmel

A lot of young people have gained huge life lessons through Pam Otten over the 32 years she taught at Carmel Elementary School. When Otten battled cancer with her husband and eventually herself, she gained some life lessons of her own. As she is retiring this year, Otten calls Carmel Elementary School her home.

Before teaching at Carmel Elementary School, Otten was a student in the school’s very first class. As life moved on, she came back to the school to teach.

Otten taught third grade for 19 years before moving to teach second grade. “I enjoy the children. You can really see when the light bulbs go off, and I really enjoy that,� Otten said.

When Otten’s husband died of cancer, her students knew about the situation.

Otten then had to inform her students that she had been diagnosed with cancer. “The students were behind me all the way,� Otten said. “The students had my chemo days memorized. They knew when I would come in not feeling my best, and they helped me do whatever I needed done,� she explained. Her students also helped her overcome the anxiety she felt when she lost her hair. “They would rub my head for luck,� she

From left to Right: Steve Giese, Pam Otten, and Carmel Elementary School Principal Kim Barret.

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restige and notoriety appear au- teachers helped to reduce the chances of tomatically when Oprah throws failure. But it was the drive, determinaher support behind a project. tion and vision put forth by each student Thirty-seven third graders from that made the program an overwhelmCarmel Elementary join an ing success. Although the numbers are elite group of children chosen not yet final, it looks like from applicants from all over the just a little over $8,000. The United States as Ambassadors future of Carmel representfor Oprah. O Ambassadors, as ing us as O Ambassadors are: they are called, work together to Kaitlin Billeisen, Elizabeth empower young leaders to make Borlik, Meghan Burkholder, a global difference. In this case, Nina Caruso, Mallory Davis, our O Ambassadors stayed late Grant Defalque, Emily Evans, after school for almost a year to Ethan Gonzalez, Justine learn about the plight of kids Greene, Alexis Groce, Ashley their own age living in poverty Grzeskowiak, Jonathon in East Africa. It didn’t take long Hackworth, Claire Haffley, for the eight and nine year olds to John Hale, Casey Heady, begin asking, “What can we do John Hull, Phoebe Kane, Jeff to help?�

Kyra Krall, Emma McLean, Worrell Teachers Ashley Aletto and Morgan Miller, Maggie Stephanie Borlik weren’t surO’Scanaill, Jeffrey Oscherwitz, prised that the kids began to wonder Emily Pattyn, Rachel Pleasant, Tommy aloud if a carnival would be cool and how Roberts, Maggie Rose, Rilyn Rusher, much money they could raise with it?

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One such event will be a performance by the Carmel Brass prior to the fireworks at the reflecting pool near the Veterans Memorial on third Avenue Southwest, just south of City Center Drive.

The final musical performance of CarmelFest will be undertaken by the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. The symphony is entering its 33rd year of bringing classical music to the Carmel community.

The group also will use this year’s performance to unveil its new logo to the public.

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The Kids’ Zone will also be returning to CarmelFest with activities including the Rock Climbing Wall and Water Balloon Toss. There will also be plenty of games for kids. Tickets to play the games can be purchased at the ticket tent. Proceeds from the ticket sales will go to cover costs and to charities, primarily non-profit organizations volunteering to staff the games. Kids’ Zone will be open during all CarmelFest hours on July 3, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and July 4, from noon until the fireworks start. Log on to www. carmelfest.net for more information on the entire festival.

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Reaching this healthy weight is a balancing act, and the secret is learning how to balance your energy in and energy out.

Energy in is the calories from the foods and beverages you eat or drink each day, and energy out is the calories you use from your daily physical activity. If you eat fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight; if you eat more calories than you burn, you will gain weight.

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Walking 24-hours on a treadmill is an impressive feat. John Schoenenberger of Farmers Insurance contributed to the March of Dimes by setting up his own personal treadmill at the intersection of Rangeline and Main Street. “When I first mentioned it, I was kind of joking. Then everyone started urging me to do it,� he said.

Schoenenberger started his 24-hour walk on June 2 at 5 p.m. “I walked as long as I could and ended up stopping at 12:30 in the morning. I figured I could take a bit of a rest and then get back to it the next day,� he said. Schoenenberger said he used to run a lot and that this organization is something which gives him the desire to help out in any way he can.

The March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization which helps to improve the health of infants by preventing birth defects, premature births and infant mortality. Schoenenberger’s own daughters were born earlier than expected, and he feels a personal connection to families suffering the same situation.

Last year March of Dimes set a goal to make $4 million. They finished last year with $4.2 million. This year the goal was $5 million, and Schoenenberger aimed for $5,000. But he admitted, “If I only come

out here and make $500 , I’m going to be pleased. Being out here is as much about awareness as it is about making money.�

Schoenenberger walked with plenty of fluids and complex carbohydrates to keep his energy level up. He also stocked bananas and his iTunes because, as he said, “music really keeps you focused out here.

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The surrounding businesses in the Arts and Design District pitched in what they could. According to Schoenenberger, “some people have a hard time when it comes to donations. Some people can and some can’t. The businesses in the area have been a great with their support.� In a plea to get others to join him in his next treadmill walk for the March of Dimes, Schoenenberger stated, “even if businesses want to sponsor some time for me to walk, or have someone here to walk, we’re looking to get other people involved. This whole thing is not about me. I’m just here to do what I can to help raise awareness and hopefully some money.�

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By Louis Calli, Wine Director of Vine & Table gourmet market

Recently a friend of mine joined me at a large industry tasting, and was quite enthralled by all of our “Geek Speak,” as he so eloquently put it. He couldn’t believe all of the code words and verbal shorthand attached to wine evaluation. It occurred to me that this also happens at a lot of the public tastings I host. People know what they detect, but are unsure how to verbalize it. Below are a few common terms used to describe a wine’s characteristics and exactly what they mean.

Hot – If a wine is described as “hot,” it generally means the alcohol level is extremely prevalent on both the nose and the palate, sometimes even a bit overpowering. Higher alcohol wines such as big Zinfandels and Australian Shiraz can exhibit this.

Legs – When you swirl a glass of wine, the thickness of the wine that sticks to the inside of the bell and runs down the glass are a wine’s legs. Legs are based upon the Marangoni effect, the fact that alcohol evaporates faster than water.

The alcohol goes up the side of the glass as it evaporates, but since there is a film of water on top, it is pushed up in an arch. Eventually gravity wins, the water’s surface tension is broken, and down runs the water, in tears. While a good indicator of a wine’s alcohol content, it isn’t very reliable as a measure of quality.

Terroir – This is probably singularly the most overused term in wine.

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late as “a sense of place.” When someone remarks that a wine has good terroir expression, they are saying it is a good example of the characteristics of its geographic location. For example: Oakville cabernets tend to be a but more voluptuous in fruit than Rutherford cabs due to the soil type and elevation.

Bear in mind that entire books have been written on this subject, but these few should get you started!

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List: $13.99 V&T: $9.99 Pinot Blanc, 2006 A dry white wine from the cool appellations of San Louis Obispo. Here’s a Pinot Blanc that shows real varietal character. It’s marked by peach, mango and white pepper flavors boosted by the high natural acidity of its appellation, and is frankly a luscious, absolutely dry wine.

List: $18.99 V&T: $13.99 Eccelstone, 2006 A blend of six varieties, but it’s not a simple wine made from the leftovers that some wineries use for blends.

Instead, it’s crisp and fruity, rich in Muscat orange, Riesling flowers, Pinot Gris citrus, Viognier tropical fruit and Pinot Blanc peach. One percent Albariño seems to add to the acidity.

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First, there are two primary types of scotch: Blended Scotch whisky and Single Malt whisky. Blended Scotch is a blend of single malt and grain whiskies, usually from two or more distilleries. Single Malt whisky is a spirit comprising of 100% malted barley from a single distillery. The latter tend to be more complex and are distinctly different depending on the region they hail from.

Scotch is produced in six separate geographically defined regions:

1. Highlands – These tend to be a little sweeter and more heathery than other regions. Some examples are Oban, Dalmore and Dalwhinnie.

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the Highland region, it contains the largest number of distilleries despite being less than half the size of the Highland region.

These whiskies are some of the sweetest found in Scotland.

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be light, fruity and dry. Only three distilleries remain in production in this area.

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whiskies vary in style and taste but are influenced by their surroundings. The area

it has aged. As a scotch ages it lessens in volume and alcohol content (the alcohol that evaporates each year is known as the “angel’s share”). Typically, scotch will mellow greatly with time, which is why you see price increase as age increases. Scotch aging takes place in all types of barrels (or “casks”). Sherry casks impart a hint of sweetness and a darker hue to the whiskey, while port casks can add a nutty characteristic and stronger aroma.

Hopefully I’ve given you enough of a primer to begin exploring the amazing world of Single Malt Scotch. We have over thirty scotches open to taste at Vine and Table, as well as close to 200 on our shelves. Some come on in and see us for a bit of the drink! Cheers!

that is covered is quite diverse to include Jura, Mull, Orkney, Arran and Skye.

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region in its own right and often considered the holy land for many whisky lovers. Islay whiskies for the most part tend to be big, robust and full of flavors including peat, saltiness, seaweed and smoke.

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• 3 Heirloom tomatoes, wedged (if heirlooms are unavailable, use a nice vine ripened tomatoes) • 1 fresh fennel bulb, shaved very thin on a mandolin • 5 quartered, small red beets (preferably fresh-roasted but a quality canned product will work fine) • 1 red onion, julienned • 1 ripe avocado, sliced on a bias • 2 red radishes, shaved on mandolin • 1/4 cup cider vinegar • 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 pinch sugar • Salt and cracked black pepper to taste

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“That eventually resulted in my creating and printing some car-themed works of art during the Concours d’Elegance at Monument Circle in 2004.”

Morae sold only a few pieces at the Concours and felt discouraged, without realizing that just around the corner lay her big creative breakthrough. Through the Concours, Morae met Lee, who was impressed with her work. Lee eventually recommended her to a friend, which brought on a commission to create some original works of art for a car collector using historical automobile advertisements relating to the Tucker sedan – and also

Barbara E. Cohen is a freelance writer who covers the arts for the Current community newspapers and teaches art history at Ivy Tech Community College. Please send comments or story ideas at barbara@i-writersstudio.com.

All of June: Jennifer Robbins Joyce, Photography Display at Carmel/ Clay Library, 55 4th Ave. S.E., on the Art Wall. For more information, please call 844-6711.

Through June 14: Bill Anderson, Photography Exhibit at the World’s Smallest Children’s Art Gallery, 40 West Main St., Carmel. Opening Sunday, June 8 in the afternoon, also running Thursday and Friday in the afternoon and all day Saturday.

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Every car is a work of art, according to Carmel Artomobilia organizer Andrew Lee. But some artists see a vehicle and raise it one better: a work of car art.

That’s fine art about cars, for the uninitiated.

If you’re among those MORAE who don’t know much about the visual arts but love automotive design, you’ll learn a lot visiting with the painters, sculptors and mixed-media artists participating in Artomobilia on Saturday.

[See cover story for event details.]

Many of the artists exhibiting their car-themed works of art didn’t start out as collectible car lovers. For example, Deanna Morae and David Sipe, who create mixedmedia collages using contemporary photographs and historical advertisements created when today’s collectible cars were new, followed a circuitous path to discover their true calling in car art.

“One day some years ago, I took part in an Allotropy event, after which someone else recommended I display with Primary Colours, which led to an Oranje [art and music exposition],” Morae said, mentioning several Downtown Indianapolis art

started her in a new creative direction.

Four years later, Morae and Sipe often use car ads as a visual spark for original works of photography and collage, exploring a largely untapped resource of vintage car images in ad copy and re-imagining those images for modern car enthusiasts.

“If I’d gone to a psychic four years ago and she’d said ‘Your future is in car art,’ I’d have said she was crazy.” Morae said.

“Who knew?”

Yet now she is exhibiting her collages at Artomobilia along with motorsportinspired artists like Tom Butters. Not far away, painters Burton Morris and Leonardo Hildalgo are showing Pop art-inspired works of Ferrari- and GTO-themed art at Evan Lurie Gallery, too.

Morae and Sipe will be joined by up to a dozen other local artists in the Artomobilia exhibition space (tentatively planned for 130 W. Main St.), celebrating the art and design of the automobile. Stop by to see how the unexpected images will enhance your appreciation of the 100 or so collectible cars on display in the Carmel Arts & Design District this Saturday.

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June 15 through 22: Exhibit of Children’s Animal Artwork in conjunction with the fundraiser for the Humane Society for Hamitlon County - Dog Day Afternoon on June 22nd at the World’s Smallest Children’s Art Gallery, 40 West Main St., Carmel. For more information, please eamil sim@indy.rr.com.

Compiled and submitted by Doreen Squire Ficara, executive director of Carmel Arts Council.

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Book Club a Real Hoot: The Carmel Library will host a Mother-Daughter Book Club for girls entering 4th through 6th grades and their mothers from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. on June 16 in the Storytime Room. The book is Hoot by Carl Hiaasen.

Registration is required and space is limited, so stop by the Children’s desk or call 844-3363 soon.

What: Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “Hooray for Bollywood” When: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.

Where: Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis Cost: $25 Details: Modern dance meets the films of Bombay (Mumbai), India.

Information: (317) 216-5455, www. pikepac.org

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Alice in Wonderland: The Indianapolis Junior Civic Theater Summer Musical, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, will run from June 20 through June 25, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12. Call the box office at 923-4597 or visit their website at www. civictheater.org for reservations. The Civic Theater is located at 3200 Cold Spring Road in Indianapolis, on the campus of Marian College.

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Salmon Teriyaki Skewers with Pineapple Ingredients:

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Owner of Ye Olde Library/ Woody’s Place in Carmel Where he likes to eat: There’s an old saying for independent restaurant owners: friends don’t let friends eat at chains. I like to eat at Bub’s.

1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup mirin rice wine or rice vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 Tbsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp minced fresh ginger 1/4 cup minced green onions 2 Tbsp vegetable oil Pinch chili pepper flakes 1 lb salmon fillet, rinsed, cut into 1 to 1 1/2inch cubes 1 lb fresh pineapple, cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch chunks 2 green onions, cut into 1-inch segments 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 20 minutes before using

Preparation

In a medium bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin or rice vinegar, and brown sugar, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the fresh ginger, minced green onions, chili pepper flakes, and vegetable oil. Place the cubes of salmon in the bowl, coat completely with the marinade. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours.

Remove salmon from marinade. Place marinade in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil, simmer for 10 minutes, set aside.

Thread salmon, pineapple, and onion pieces on skewers. If using a grill, prepare grill for high, direct heat. Oil the grill grates. Place skewers on grill. Cover. If using an oven broiler, place on a rack on a broiling pan, so that the salmon pieces are 6 inches from the element. Turn after 2 to 4 minutes. Baste with reserved marinade. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes more, basting frequently.

What he likes to eat at Bub’s: I go there for the Mahi Mahi Burger.

What he likes about Bub’s: It’s in the Arts and Design District, and I enjoy being loyal to my area.

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Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream 210 W. Main Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 706-2877 www.Bubsburgersandicecream.com Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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Ye Olde Library/ Woody’s Place 40 E Main Street, Carmel Phone: 573-4444 Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Kevin Rider, the owner of Ye Olde Library/Woody’s Place, started his restaurant because of Carmel’s history with the old library. “Everyone came here to listen to the story teller lady when it was the library, and then everyone came in to get married when it was city hall. Everyone in town identifies with the building,” Rider said. Ye Olde Library/Woody’s Place creates a dual atmosphere of a nice restaurant and a local pub. The specials change every day, but they always have beef, pork, chicken, fish and pasta dishes.

Rider said he has met some of his closest friends as owner and appreciates that his customers also start lifelong connections by coming to the restaurant.

Musical Version of “The Ugly Duckling” Buck Creek Players, the award-winning all-volunteer community theater on Indianapolis’ southeast side, will continue its thirty-fourth season of quality theatre, A Salute to Mom & Dad, with the fairy tale musical, Honk! Hans Christian Anderson’s story “The Ugly Duckling” has given hope to the homely for centuries. The production opened June 6, and continues for a limited weekend run through Sunday, June 22; curtain times are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with 2:30 p.m. matinees on Sundays. Admission to the playhouse, located at 11150 Southeastern Avenue in Indianapolis, is $15 for adults and $13 for children, students and senior citizens (62 and older).

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Indianapolis Children’s Choir (ICC) is the first act taking the stage, featuring the Cantantes Angeli and Bel Canto choirs. The performance will take place Saturday, June 14, at 2:30 p.m., just before the ICC heads to South Africa for a special concert. All Family Arts Series performances are free for attendees, made possible with Support from the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation and Lilly Endowment Inc. The Celebration Amphitheater is at White River State Park, 801 West Washington St. in Indianapolis. For more information, contact Stuart Lowry at stlowry@wrsp.IN.gov or (317) 233-2432.

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Shake N Bake: Saturday, June 14, from 8 to 11 p.m.

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Mickey’s Irish Pub 136th and Meridian in Carmel The Merecats: Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14 Entertainment Reservations are accepted. Call 5739746 for reservations or visit www. mickeysirishpub.com for more details.

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Spirit, the source of our spiritual Between the Bible, Christian traditions nutrition, exists in our very real and my faith, I have no lingering doubts and palpable relationship with that God has the eternity thing all figured God through Jesus Christ. out. My hunch is that he saves that part of Things that enhance that rethe mystery for the end because lationship – the Bible, church, – duh – it’s the best part. humility, service, prayer (the But here and now is when list is long) – feed our faith and developing that relationship both deepen and strengthen provides the spiritual nutrition our commitment to walking for our walk, both through the the joyous, but often difficult, imperfections of our own lives steps of the true Christian life. in this fallen world, and for the What steps? hope we find in the glimmers of Just take the examples of our potential for goodness in a Christ in the Bible. That’s the beautiful world God created for most accurate picture of what us. a walk with God is supposed If we are having difficulty to look like. We all want the being certain of our relationship Bob Walters reception with palm leaves, but with God, we should look at the Spirituality it’s that walk to the cross that elemental components of how ultimately defines our faith. We we build relationships with each need nutrition for that walk. other: I’m not sure we’re going to need nu• we nourish relationships with love and trition in Heaven – or in Hell, for that grace and trust, matter. Nutrition seems to be the stuff of • we choke relationships with sin and fear this life, not the next. The Bible does not and guilt. reveal a precisely recognizable nature of It seems obvious which is the more how the perfection of our eternal relationnourishing three-course communion meal. ship with God works (“No eye has seen Bob Walters (rlwcom@aol.com), who has been …” 1 Corinthians 2:9), but there is no putting on weight lately, neither ignores sin hint that it continues to be, on either our nor makes it the center of his spiritual life. part or God’s, a work in progress.

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CosT: $3 went Where To buy: Spark Buttons will go on sale May 19 at most merchants in the Carmel Arts & Design District. They will also be available at the Farmers’ Market each Saturday in June.

Drawings for prizes will be held Monday through Friday starting June 16. The last prize drawing will be July 5.

Winning prize numbers will be displayed at www.CarmelFest. net and www.wibc.com.

Prizes are donated by Carmel businesses. All proceeds help defray the cost of fireworks on July 4 at 9:45 p.m.

ameriCa, The beauTiful This year’s CarmelFest theme is “America the Beautiful.” The words are from a poem written by Katharine Lee Bates, an English professor at Wellesley College, in 1893. Bates had taken a train trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado, to teach a short summer school session at Colorado College, and several of the sights on her trip inspired her and found their way into her poem. The poem first was published two years later in The Congregationalist, to commemorate the Fourth of July, and the music was added in 1910, adapted from an earlier work by Samuel A. Ward.

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meeT VolunTeers I am the Money Man. I am responsible for rounding up the corporate sponsorships that make CarmelFest possible. I can not stress enough how valuable these sponsors are to the success and future growth of CarmelFest.

I do not handle this job by myself.

I have a committee of wonderful people that work with me, and my predecessor Rich Taylor did a tremendous laying all of the ground work. My wife Gretchen and I hope that you enjoy your CarmelFest experience, and please be sure to support our sponsors so that we can continue to make this a great community event for years to come!

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O beautiful, for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain!

America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood, from sea to shining sea.

O beautiful, for heroes proved In liberating strife, Who more than self their country loved And mercy more than life!

America! America! May God thy gold refine, ‘Til all success be nobleness, and ev’ry gain divine!

O beautiful, for pilgrim feet Whose stern, impassioned stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness!

America! America! God mend thine ev’ry flaw; Confirm thy soul in self control, thy liberty in law!

O beautiful, for patriot dream That sees beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam Undimmed by human tears!

America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood, from sea to shining sea!

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra will perform “America the Beautiful” immediately preceding the “Star Spangled Banner” prior to the fireworks on July 4.

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If either of these occur, cool the pet right away, and as always, get him to the veterinarian. Put the animal in a shaded or air conditioned area and wet the body with cool (not cold) water.

Rubbing isopropyl alcohol on the belly and fanning the area will help dissipate the heat. If a pet is suffering from heat stroke, don’t try to give water. Get him to the vet immediately.

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WHEELCHAIRS FOR YOUR ANIMALTwo-wheel carts can support a dog’s midsection with a padded saddle and are secured with a shoulder yoke and chest strap. Most dogs use rear-wheel carts to compensate for lame hind legs, though a growing number of front-wheel carts are being ordered for animals with front-leg problems. Most dog carts start around $250 and can exceed $500, based on the size of the dog. The cost of wheelchairs for other animals can vary depending on the type and size of animal.

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HIP DYSPLASIA IN DOGS: LARGE BREEDS BEWARE

By Lisa Beals Current in Carmel

Hip dysplasia is a degenerative joint disease typically found in large-breed dogs.

It may affect one or both hip joints. As a type of osteoarthritis, symptoms of hip dysplasia include pain which results in a limited flexion and extension of the hind legs, an abnormal bunny-hopping gait, impaired mobility and a reduced activity level in middle-aged and senior dogs.

However, severe dysplasia can produce joint pain after vigorous exercise in puppies as young as five months.

In a normal hip joint, a ball and socket joint reinforced by ligaments and cushioned with cartilage joins the hip to the dog’s body. The ball is the head of the hind leg, known as the head of the femur. The socket is the receiving concave surface on the pelvis known as the acetabulum. This anatomical structure provides both stability and mobility in the joint for running, jumping and moving between sitting and standing. In a dysplastic joint, there is a significant laxity in the supporting structures of the ligaments and connective tissues that increases during development.

Over time, the articular surfaces of the hip and pelvis lose contact with each other resulting in subluxation, instability and pain, which noticeably affect the dog’s daily function.

Although researchers disagree to what extent, genetics do play a part in the development of hip dysplasia. Accelerated growth and weight gain in puppies from the age of three to ten months may increase the risk of hip dysplasia, particularly in large dogs. Therefore, ask your vet to

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Exercise is important to not only manage weight, but also to develop a large mass in the muscles supporting the hips. Walking, running and swimming are preferred over jumping activities that expose the hip joint to excessive shearing and compression forces. Daily exercise is more important than the weekend warrior approach, which subjects the dog to increased activity only on the weekends and tends to be more inflammatory than therapeutic to the joint.

Treatment of hip dysplasia may include the following: · Weight Management · Daily Exercise · Medications and Nutritional Support · Massage and Physical Therapy · Surgery

In additional to weight management and exercise, your veterinarian may also recommend medications and nutritional support in the form non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Rimadyl or Deramaxx, glucosamine chondroitin or injectable hyaluronic acid. Massage and physical therapy can also help reduce pain, increase circulation and increase joint range of motion to improve your dog’s joint function and quality of life. Surgical procedures including a total hip replacement or a hip-tightening triple pelvic osteotomy (TPO) may be indicated in some cases of hip dysplasia. Consult your veterinarian to discuss the benefits and risks of each option to develop the best treatment plan for your dog.

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Sunday, June 22, 2008 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon of family fun!

There will be many activities to benefit homeless and abused animals!

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Puppy Parade Fashion Show • Service Dog Demos • Microchipping Dog paw paintings • Silent Auction • Silly Safari Dozens of Dog Booths • Educational Seminars Event takes place at the corner of Main Street and Range Line Road in Carmel.

For more info contact the Carmel Arts & Design District at 317.571.2787.

Individuals are responsible for their dogs. Registration required online at www.carmelartsanddesign.com or day of event.

All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Hamilton County

Let’s do something for the animals that they can’t do for themselves!!!

Holistic Health Care for Dogs The concept behind holistic health care is that the body should be viewed as a whole structure and not regarded as just a collection of individual parts. All aspects of a disorder should be considered in the planning and implementation of a treatment regime as opposed to treating only the apparent clinical signs themselves.

For example, a dog that suffers from chronic skin irritations, ear infections or one that chews incessantly at his feet should not just be treated with steroids, antibiotics or topical applications. The cause should be determined and addressed.

Foot chewing and chronic ear infections are classic signs of food allergies in dogs.

Often, a simple change in diet combined with support for the immune system may help the problem within days.

Viewing the body as an inseparable structure and treating the cause of disease allows that body, which is fundamentally sound, to return itself to normal.

This promotes a healthful whole body, whose systems work in harmony. The result is increased resistance to disease, relief from pain, and an enhanced state of general well being.

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a nutty idea in the frozen foods section

elieve it or not, I remember usual fare for a kid in college: Powerade, very distinctly the first TV ramen noodles, frozen pizza, ice cream dinner I ever ate. I also remem- and some kind of high-fiber health bread ber my mother and grandwithout preservatives. All that with a good mother questioning this newmulti-vitamin and a quart of V-8 before fangled product and wondering bedtime and he would meet if my dad would eat it or just all the minimum daily requireuse it as grounds for divorce. ments. As for something green, My mom was a good cook I figured out why he bought back in the ’50s, so the bar was that bread: it would be the set pretty high for Swanson’s. perfect shade of emerald by the My dad barely tolerated the time Mary Ellen got home. fried chicken entrée. The idea Then I saw it. Was I dreamof trying to make fried food ing? At the bargain price of yummy by reheating it in an $4.79 was a box containing oven was as far-fetched as a man — are you sitting down — two landing on the moon, which frozen peanut butter and jelly was still about 15 years away. sandwiches.

This all brings me to this past “BRETT, what is this?”

Dick Wolfsie weekend when my wife headed “Dad, you look like you’ve Humor to Columbus, Ohio, for her seen a ghost.” college reunion, leaving me “No, but something equally with my 20-year-old son, home from colfrightening and hard to explain: two lege for the summer. frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

The fridge was empty with two mouths Why would you waste your money — to feed. I told Brett he could go to the susorry, my money — on that?” permarket and pick out any of his favorite “The same reason you and Mom buy foods for the week as long as he brought frozen chicken tarragon with asparagus back at least one thing green so I could and hollandaise or veal scallopini with report to his mother that we had eaten a glazed vegetable medley and shiitake healthy food in her absence. mushrooms. Convenience, Dad, conveHe and I began unpacking the grocery nience. Time is money. That reminds me, bags when he returned. There was the you owe me $120.00 for the food. Say,

you look annoyed.”

“My blood pressure is going up.”

“You can thank your poor eating habits through the years for that, Dad. My PBJ is low in saturated fat, with no cholesterol and very little sodium. Not so, the Stouffer’s lasagna you pig out on. Want a bite?”

Did I dare? It was in a very attractive shape, like a tiny flying saucer. And no

crust.

“Hmm, that is good…I mean really good…but why can’t you make these yourself?”

“Dad, I know you have lost some confidence in the quality of education in this country, but don’t include the PhDs in food science as part of your broad criticism. A great deal of research went into creating the perfect combination of jam, peanut butter and bread.”

Now, I’m hooked on these stupid things but I have to hide them in the downstairs freezer behind the Healthy Choice frozen dinners. If my wife finds out I have been spending $4.79 on two frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, she may never microwave anything good for me again.

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

“Hmm, that is good…I mean really good…but why can’t you make these yourself?”

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believed that goofing off, when done properly, is a year-round pursuit.

Seriously, though (well, sort of ), I do think there’s something to be said for the stay-at-home (or goofing-off, if you prefer) summer. We’ve all been through summers that were full of Things To Do, Places To Go and People To See, with every space on the calendar filled in with a trip or a project or day camp or summer school.

And what happens? You get to the end of summer and you’ve been so busy that you need another vacation to rest up from the one you just had.

Hey, you know what? If my little mistake that caused the $4 gas forces people just to stay home and get some real rest instead of running themselves ragged, then I’ve done us all a favor. That’s how I’m going to look at it. And now I don’t have a

reason to feel guilty, do I? Uh-oh.

I think I just heard the laughter again.

Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244. For information on speaking fees and availability, visit www.spotlightwww.com.

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feel a little twinge of guilt every time I see a gas station advertising regular at the low, low price of $3.99.9. Or more.

It might be my fault.

Last winter, you see, I made some summer travel plans.

I consulted websites.

I got books from AAA. I MapQuested until my computer developed repetitive stress injuries.

And when the dust settled, I settled, too -- on a motor trip to the east coast; a motorcycle ride Mike Redmond on what’s left of Humor Route 66; maybe a hop over to Kansas City for some barbecue, or a jaunt over to Gettysburg to tour the battlefield, or even a run down to Memphis to see what was going on at Graceland, thankyuhveramuch.

But – and you knew there was a but coming, didn’t you? – I had failed to take into account a wise old saying: “If you want to make God laugh, make plans.”

Well, evidently, I really cracked Him up. Gas prices shot to $4, making gasoline almost as expensive as bottled water, and there went my summer travel plans. And then the laughter boomed down from the heavens.

Oh, well. They say travel is broadening, and I’m broad enough already, right? So I guess I’ll just have to make summer plans that keep me a little closer to home. I think a lot of us are going to do that – stay home to watch the grass grow, mostly because it’s too bleepin’ expensive to run the lawn mower.

I thought about spending the summer just sitting around the house watching television, except for the times I’m sitting around the yard reading comic books.

Then I remembered that I did this one already: the summer between third and fourth grades. Also last year.

Now it’s true that my house could use a little work – a few dabs of paint here and there, a couple of shakes that need replaced, that sort of thing – but you know, it’s nothing that can’t wait until Fall. Of 2009.

As you might have guessed, I am not one of those people who looks upon summer as an opportunity to get a lot accomplished. I guess I’m still in school mode: you accomplish what you must in the fall, winter and spring so that you can have the summer to goof off a little. That’s the theory, anyway. Truth be told, I never got all that much accomplished in the fall, winter and spring, either. I’ve always

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By Larry Greene, Case Handyman & Remodeling Question: What are some of the latest trends in kitchen appliances?

Answer: As kitchens develop even more into the main living space in the home, it’s more important than ever to upgrade appliances to fit your lifestyle. Stainless steel is still the upgrade finish of choice for most Carmel homeowners. Consider the following kitchen appliance trends: 1. Microwave Drawers: The advantage of a microwave drawer is that it takes the microwave off the counter and places it right at the most convenient and accessible height. These units can be easily installed under a counter and are perfect for islands and open-plan kitchens, as well as wet bars, family rooms and home theaters. Sharp was the first to introduce this innovative appliance.

2. European-Style Wall Ovens: These ovens include simple touch controls which give you virtually endless cooking options. Most of these ovens include convection technology which yields more consistent and even cooking results and up to 30% faster

cooking times. An example is the GE Monogram European convection wall oven that is designed to coordinate with other GE appliances.

3. Warming, Refrigeration or Dishwasher Drawers: The main benefit of appliance drawers is the ergonomic design and convenience they offer. These appliances are commonly used in prep areas to reduce trips walking back and forth to large refrigerators, thus freeing up space in the main refrigerator.

4. Induction Cook tops: This form of cook top is gaining popularity because it is energy efficient and easy to clean, can cut cooking times in half and is safer for all members of the family. Induction cook tops have a big advantage over standard gas and electric cook tops.

Induction cook tops are 85%-90% efficient compared to gas cook tops (45%) and electric cook tops (30%-40%), translating into lower energy bills.

Have a remodeling question? Ask Larry Greene, owner of Case Handyman & Remodeling. You may e-mail him at lgreene@caseremodeling.com or call 846-2600.

tips for loose landscaping materials When buying sand, soil, rocks, mulch, and other loose landscaping materials, it can be hard to estimate how much you’ll need for a project. Materials may be sold by volume (cubic feet or cubic yards) or by weight (tons). Here are some other helpful guidelines: • A cubic yard of soil, compost or mulch fills about this much space: 320 square feet to a depth of 1 inch; 160 square feet to a depth of 2 inches; 110 square feet to a depth of 3 inches; 80 square feet to a depth of 4 inches. • A cubic yard of soil weighs more than 2,000 pounds; a cubic yard of sand or

gravel weights nearly 3,000 pounds. • A ton of 1/4- to 3/4-inch-diameter decorative rock spread 2 inches deep will cover 110 to 120 square feet. • A ton of sand or pea gravel spread 2 inches deep will cover 100 to 120 square feet. • Most full-size pickups hold 2 to 3 cubic yards of dirt, sand, gravel, or mulch; however, maximum weight capacity may limit you to carrying less. A single-axle dump truck holds 5 to 7 cubic yards of loose-fill material. Larger trucks may hold more than 10 cubic yards.

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Apply in person: Main Street on the Monon Apartments 60 Knoll Court Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 317-844-3245

Like to Sew? Custom drapery and soft furnishings workroom in Carmel is looking for friendly, personable people who like to sew. No experience in drapery or soft furnishings is necessary but the desire to learn and enjoy is a must. We’ll teach you. Part-time, flexible weekday position in a handy location in Carmel.

Call Mark or Cathy at Silk Mountain Creations, Inc. 815-1660 to set a time to come by.

Now Hiring Servers Needed Apply in person 13732 N Meridian Street Tuesday - Friday 6am - 2pm Saturday and Sunday 7am - 2 pm Midwest Academy of Indiana an ISACS-accredited private school (Grades 5-12) for students with learning needs in Carmel is hiring a middle school teacher and a half-time high school teaching assistant in Math.

Preferred candidates will have a background in special education. Midwest Academy features small classes, personalized work with students, and a competitive salary and benefits package. More information is available at www MidwestAcademyofIndiana.org Call (317) 843-9500 or send a resume to; 801 Congressional Blvd., Carmel, IN 46032 to apply for either position.

Dooley O’Toole’s Waiters & waitresses Days or nights 843.9900

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 www.currentincarmel.com

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

POLICE RUNS

June 2 12:43:02, criminal mischief, 14493 Cotswold Lane 1:02:26, juvenile complaint, 11465 Scheel Lane 1:57:03, suspicious activity, 14598 Oak Ridge Road 2:05:36, investigation, 951 S Rangeline Road 2:06:07, juvenile complaint, Hawthorne Drive West / Carey Road 2:55:59, alarm burglar, 10345 Briar Creek Place 3:58:04, suspicious activity, 635 E Carmel Dr 4:16:05, suspicious activity, 13243 Snow Owl Dr 6:39:43, alarm hold up, 14490 Clay Terrace Blvd 7:32:03, fire residence, 40 Maplecrest Dr 7:45:11, alarm burglar, 11450 N Meridian St 7:47:10, criminal mischief, West 116th St / Clay Center Road 7:29:58, criminal mischief, 1452 Woodpond Roundabout 8:06:07, criminal mischief, 1438 Woodpond Roundabout 8:26:58, accident property damage, East 146th St / River Road 8:35:30, investigation, 310 E 126th St 8:45:31, alarm burglar, 13739 Foxdale Lake Drive 8:49:20, animal complaint, 830 Auman Drive E 9:14:36, welfare check, 3717 E 116th St 9:29:46, theft, 11455 N Meridian St 9:27:20, accident property damage, 12800 N Meridian St 9:45:12, traffic hazard, North Meridian Street / Old Meridian Street

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FOR THE RECORD/CLASSIFIEDS

Betty A. Swails, 84, of Carmel, passed away May 31, 2008. She was born on April 12, 1924, in Indianapolis, Ind., to the late Donald and Denzel (Overbey) Millikan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Swails. Jr.; son, James R. Swails and sister, Jeannie Hopkins. Survivors include her children, Cherie (Larry) Isley, Sande Callahan, Debbie (John) Collins and Steven (Shandra) Swails; fourteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and sister, Dorothy Melton. Memorial contributions can be made to the Chief Swails Education Fund, Carmel Fire Department, 2 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032.

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Getting hit by a car is the second leading cause of injury-related deaths among children 5 to 9 years old. Because depth perception isn’t fully developed at this age, children can’t accurately judge the distance of an approaching car. Drivers must slow down and be alert in areas where children live and play. Find where you can pick up your FREE yard sign at ACallToChange.org.