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AN UNLIKELY PAIRING

Kevin and Richelle Rider, combining their complementary strengths, work side by side at their Carmel eateries. p2

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AN UNLIKELY PAIRING Kevin and Richelle Rider, combining their complementary strengths, work side by side at their Carmel eateries.

By Bryan Unruh Current in Carmel

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Richelle and Kevin “Woody” Rider have been married only three years, and they’ve already broken the first “rule” of marriage.

They work together.

Not only that, the Carmel couple occupies the two top positions in the high-stress restaurant industry. Kevin has owned and operated Woody’s Place and Ye Olde Library for 10 years. Richelle has been his executive chef since July 1.

Their daily interaction is non-stop. They literally cannot escape one another in the tiny back rooms of the adjoined restaurants. But even if they could, they wouldn’t want to.

“It’s been great,” Kevin, 46, said. “If anything, our relationship has gotten stronger. We are the exception to the rule.”

Kevin says the key to their success is simple: She handles the kitchen and staff, he handles the business, and their duties don’t overlap. Closer inspection reveals more, however: It is a reflection of their undeniable similarities, their ultimate compatibility.

Kevin and Richelle share an unbridled passion for food – a passion that brought them together, fueled their first date, and laid the cornerstone for their relationship. Kevin refers to himself and Richelle as “foodies.”

“We love food. All food,” Richelle, 36, said. “High-end, low-end, whatever. We don’t discriminate.”

Both long have been involved in the food industry, though their paths to this point were quite different.

Kevin opened his first restaurant, Parcel Pizza, when he was 21. Before long, he had expanded to a series of stores in the Carmel area. But he soon decided to leave the pizza business, focusing instead on opening a bar. After learning the bartending ropes, he landed a consulting job at

Bonge’s Tavern – an old roadhouse in Perkinsville – and everything began to fall into place.

“It made me realize what an old building does for your business,” he said. “It gives you an instant clientèle.”

He looked at several historic Carmel buildings, eventually settling on the restaurants’ current location, a Carnegie library built in 1913.

Richelle’s background is a bit more varied. She entered the food industry as a teen-ager, working for a catering company in northwest Indiana. After high school, she decided to pursue her interest in food, majoring in nutrition and dietetics at Indiana University. Her degree helped her earn a graduate position at the IU Medical Center and Riley Hospital, but it didn’t take long for her to realize hospital work wasn’t for her.

“When I started my clinical rotation, I realized that telling people what they couldn’t eat was not my passion,” she said. “It made me sad.”

She moved back to Bloomington, working as a server at Oliver Winery, teaching cooking classes part-time and trying to move up the ladder. Her work paid off in 1998, when she took over as the executive chef at Scholar’s Inn. Three years later, her path collided with Kevin’s. Both were putting together their restaurants’ wine menus at the Carroll Co.’s warehouse in Fishers. Her meeting ran late, and when Kevin arrived for his, Carroll owner Dick Beecher introduced them.

In four years, they were married. Richelle transferred to the Scholar’s Inn in Greenwood, eventually leaving to pursue her own catering business, Chef Inspired Creations. But when Kevin’s executive chef left earlier this year to open a restaurant, they knew it was finally time for their similar worlds to converge.

“We didn’t even discuss it. It was, ‘Well, I guess I’ll do it,’” Kevin said. “We were on the same page in separate books; now we’re on the same page in the same book.” At the Library.

Kevin says the atmosphere at Woody’s and Ye Olde Library has changed significantly since Richelle arrived, drawing notice from both customers and staff. He says his weakness has always been handling the kitchen staff, and Richelle is the perfect counterpoint.

“You get respect from somebody when you’ve been in the trenches with them,” he said. “And I’ve never worked in the kitchen. With Richelle, it’s a totally cohesive environment.”

Richelle is a bit more guarded in her critique.

“It’s only been a month,” she said. “The jury is still out.”

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Kevin “Woody” Rider also is an atlarge Carmel city councilman at-large.

“Politics has always been a passion of mine. I’ve always told my wife I’d like to retire into politics.” He has served since January. His term is four years. “I had to put ‘Woody’ on the ballot, because so many people know that name from the restaurant. I did a lot of work to get elected, but I give the restaurant quite a bit of credit as well.” His duties include helping plan the city’s budget and serving on the plan commission, of which he is the lone elected official.

Woody’s Place and Ye Olde Library are housed in one of about 2,000 Carnegie libraries nationwide. It was Carmel’s public library through the 1960s. It was also a city hall before Rider took over in 1998. Indiana has the most Carnegie Libraries per capita of any state. “People are always telling me their memories of this building – listening to stories in the basement, visiting Santa Claus, checking out books. There are so many things about this building that make people belong,” Kevin said.

Kevin plans to open new locations, though he declined to identify any specifically. “We have some things in the works,” he said.

Richelle throws in her own specials occasionally, to see which will stick.

Otherwise, she doesn’t plan to change much. “I am not coming in here to revamp everything,” she said.

She tracks what customers are ordering and makes fixes based on that information as well. Her favorite item?

“That would be like picking your favorite child. I don’t have a favorite. I just love the variety of it.”

OUR TAKES It is our position that some well-intentioned members of the City Council are wrong-minded in their desire to become inherently involved in the decisions about how to spend the City’s Arts budget. The Council President has been recently quoted as saying he’d like the Mayor to be in the position to have to approach the Council each and every time a funding request would be made. That way, Councilor Sharp says, that body could decide in a line-item fashion which requests it liked and which it did not. In the past, the arts budget has been used to fund items such as the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, gal-

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lery walks in the Arts & Design district as well as purchasing the J. Seward Johnson sculptures currently displayed outside throughout the District; and its decisions have been guided by a citizen advisory group to the executive branch.

An appropriate role that the Council can and should take is to control the pursestrings for all items in the City’s budget, including the amount allocated for the overall arts budget, which last year totaled $675,000 (too little, we’ve argued). It does not make sense for the legislative branch to assume executive branch responsibilities.

It is our position that local leaders should pursue creative solutions to all tax and funding issues including aggressive pursuit of County, State and Federal tax dollar solutions.

A tax-donor is a community wherein more taxes are paid to a higher taxing authority that are returned in kind. In other words, these folks pay more in taxes than they can ever hope to recover in services from the government. The bad news is that we are residents in a tax-donor city within a taxdonor county within a tax-donor state.

Certainly those of us here at the Current like to think of the glass as half-full, so

we might consider ourselves blessed – in fact, we do. However, we find ourselves on the horns of a dilemma.

It is highly distasteful to seek special tax or other advantage (some more crass might call it PORK); but it may be equally irresponsible to ignore these funds. We urge our civic leaders to plan, seek, and execute an aggressive plan to ensure that our oft-maligned “prosperous” community is in line for our share of our own earned and paid-in tax dollars. We should not fail to consider all options.

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hile the world seems to supervisor know if the workers are creathave an abundance of ing a good product? Aren’t they being bosses, real management paid to manage the process as much as oversight seems to be the personnel? in short supply. Folks I struggle with the same in my own who are eager to be barking businesses – even in my family. out orders are seldom willing It is all too easy to issue directo make themselves accounttives without investing the able for their underlings. time required to ensure the Shouldn’t managers use as successful completion of the much of their time ensuring task at hand. We are easily the actions of those they are surprised when the customer supposed to be leading as decides no longer to be a leading them in the first place? customer: “sorry, Mr. Jones, In restaurants it is not unI didn’t know that my emcommon to see a manager ployee was not returning his walking the floor asking about calls.” It really isn’t Mr. Jones’ customer satisfaction. Is it job to keep me posted on my our job to manage his staff? employee’s work habits. With Terry Shouldn’t the manager should family, most seem legitimately Anker know how the job is to get shocked when the school calls done and do it without interto proclaim the little Johnny vention from the customer? For us to is in trouble. “How did this happen?” have to complain about service while still “I told you not to be bad.” An up-front being served strikes me as creating a ridirective is not enough. We’ve got to diculous, if not intensely uncomfortable, manage the whole process. social setting. Lawn care also comes to Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current mind. All too often they manage only in Carmel. You may e-mail him at terry@curby sending out crews and then waiting rentinwestfield.com for customer complaint. Shouldn’t the

FROM THE BACKSHOP a perfect model for opportunities As Westfield Mayor Andy Cook continues his quest for business’ relocation to his city, perhaps a transaction such as this one in Carmel would work wonders: We’re told Software Engineering Professionals will be locating at Carmel Drive and U.S. 31, bringing $6 million of capital investment and about 90 jobs. Mayor Jim Brainard could not be reached for comment, but sources said the city agreed to abating only personal property taxes, not real estate taxes, which qualifies the firm for state edge credits. This means if the company never makes money, Indiana has lost nothing. Carmel has done an exemplary job of helping the company qualify.

This means more good high-paying jobs in the technology corridor and that the city’s percentage of revenue from business and corporate taxes remains healthy. It’s all about opportunity – for Carmel AND Westfield.

••• You may have heard that ExxonMobil reported second-quarter net income of $11.7 billion, the highest-ever quarterly profit by a U.S. company. This is great news. We’re sure there are some dime-store

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg politicians that will jump all over this, citing greed and disgust, etc. Don’t buy it.

We should be happy since higher profits mean more jobs, higher incomes and more investment in equipment and people. We do operate in a free-market economy, don’t we? We believe Investor’s Business Daily put it best when it wrote that not only should we be thrilled with ExxonMobil’s results, we should be angry at Congress. At least 20 billion barrels of oil sit untapped in Alaska and another 30 billion lie offshore. Instead of doing something about our energy needs, Congress scapegoats oil profits. Remember, government hires more people and pays increasingly higher incomes to its workers and doesn’t have to invest a dime to do it. Instead, we just get taxed. At least ExxonMobil has invested in its results.

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WHAT IS OUR COMMUNITY’S CULTURE?

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recent vacation to Disney The Disney Way is its commitment to World found me standing in a its culture. Culture is unique to every en2-hour line in Adventureland vironment and is defined by experiences, in 95 degree heat and stifling values and mission. Disney instills fun, humidity. The line was sluginnovation and dedication to its guests’ exgish, the mercury still rising periences in everything it does. and tempers were flaring. Tired Walt Disney himself may have of listening to the teens in front died, but the culture he instilled of me complaining about their early lives on. flip-flop clad feet hurting, I Every clique, company and struck up a conversation with community has a defined culone of the Adventureland workture. Culture is seen in how ers posted along the route. we drive, how we maintain our Dressed in lumberjack-like yards, how we congregate and gear, this young adventurer had how we treat visitors when they on a long-sleeved wool shirt, arrive in our local companies thick Carhart-like pants, and a and communities. big ol’ hat. Seeing sweat rollWhat is your perspective? ing-down this young guy’s face, How are we stewarding our Sue I said something enchanting community’s culture? Are Finkam like, “Gee, I can’t believe you we deliberately injecting our have to wear this stuff!” individual values into our comHe turned to look me squarely in the munity experiences, or just letting our eye, and replied quietly with pride, “I culture happen? And if we’re not working don’t have to wear this stuff. I get to wear to shape it now, who is? this stuff.”

Sue Finkam is interested in making a difference I have to admit, he silenced me like few in the community through healthy conversacan. Wow. How many 19-year-old emtion. You can participate in the conversation ployees on your payroll (or in your house) by posting a comment on her blog at www. would have responded like that? No youarecurrent.com. offense meant to our area teens, but my guess is not many.

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70th ANNUAL FISH FRY- The Carmel Lions Club will hold their Annual Fish Fry on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 141 East Main Street in the Arts and Design District. All proceeds go to local and Lions Charities. For more information call (317)-846-1191 or go to www.carmellions.org.

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ummer is almost over and you team, The Children of the Corn. Sticking know what that means . . . prowith our leather and whips theme, Boy football! Whoop, who-oop!

Toys would also be a good option. Don’t That’s right, ladies, this year is forget to customize your logos and/or going to be the year you get in standard-issue helmets! with your men and become Now you’re ready to hold a the coolest cat on the block, draft and select your players. doing it all without leaving This can range from an elaborate the comfortable confines of weekend retreat with live picks your suburban home. How to an automatic, computer-genthat’s, you ask? By becoming a erated selection at a pre-deterFantasy Football Dominatrix. mined time. I suggest the latter, Read on. especially if you don’t know a Why Fantasy Football? Well QB from a PK or think that the truth is, you would score Peyton Manning plays for San major points with your husDiego. Be sure to coincide your band for joining any fantasy draft with a martini hour. league, but I prefer football Once you have your players, best because NFL teams only take some time to learn who Danielle play one game a week, usually your stars are and which teams Wilson on Sunday. It’s much easier to you’ll need to be following keep track of 16 football games throughout the season. Who’s than the 768 they play in baseball. Plus, cute? Who got beaten with the ugly stick? most of our husbands live and breathe Does your tight end look amazing in his football from September to January uniform? These are the attributes you must anyway, so the easiest way for you to get put to memory so that when you overhear them to notice you, apart from serving your husband talking about one of your him nachos in a teddy, is to get involved. guys, you can casually mention that it was On board? Great! Then the first thing a shame Dallas traded him to Minnesota. you’ll need to do is form a league. You can Also, NEVER bench your stars unless they gather friends, family, neighbors, co-work- are on a bye (have the week off) or IR (got ers, whoever, but I would suggest an allhurt). girls group to begin with. There will be less Your fantasy season will follow the NFL pressure to “do it right,” and you’ll have schedule, except that the last three to four a wonderful excuse for monthly Ladies’ weeks will be your playoffs. The last game Nights Out. Girls rule, boys drool. of regular season, then, is your Super Bowl.

Next you’ll need to decide which online Be sure to check your lineups each week to site you want to use. CBS, ESPN and ensure all of your boys are eligible and reFanball all offer free leagues and make fan- member to talk smack with your girlfriends tasy playing super easy, even for football to fuel some friendly cat-fights. Pretty soon, newbies. You’ll also want to elect a comyou’ll be the one spending Sundays blowing missioner from your posse to boss everyoff yard work and tuning out your chatty one around. If you choose the woman who spouse (unless he has inside info on Favre’s is the most type-A among you, your league “alleged” comeback). And I defy any man will run smoother than a baby’s bottom. to tell me that’s not hot.

Once everyone has officially joined Peace out. and memorized their login info, come up Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and conwith clever team names. My husband’s, tributing columnist. You may e-mail her at for example, is The Carmel Corn, which danielle@currentincarmel.com. naturally paved the way for our daughter’s

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t won’t be much longer and school building hallways will be bustling with students returning to class. The marketing blitz encouraging parents to support the latest in back-to-school fashions and accessories is in full swing. Very specific lists detailing exactly how many pencils, what color of 3 x 5 index cards and paper or plastic folders becomes a mission for moms to accomplish. After every item is located and inventoried, there is one more item necessary to call things complete.

The backpack. A colorfully designed invention that safely transports items of value between a person’s shoulders while leaving both hands Jeff free. Every kid should have Worrell one, most expecting the latest model upon the graduation to the next grade level.

However, there are many children in our area that would have gone without except for the amazing efforts of the employees of Indiana Members Credit Union and their unique Backpack Attack.

Carmel Branch Manager, Joyce English, recently caught up with Clay Township Trustee Doug Callahan to give him some of the 1000 packs collected by Backpack Attack. Doug will make sure that the 2008 school year is different for needy kids in our area who have done without the special pouch in the past. Not only will they receive a backpack, but it will be filled with the items neces-

branding the district

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sary to fit in with the other kids as they erase, draw, fold and staple.

The employees didn’t just buy 1000 backpacks and the supplies to put inside. They earned them the old fashioned way. Selling candy bars. Lots of candy bars in just 23 days to anyone who had some change and agreed the cause was worth it.

4,224 bags of peanut M&Ms; 3,552 Snickers; 3,060 Reese’s Cups and 2,688 bags of plain M&Ms made someone with a sweet tooth happy and helped Mandy Emery, Elizabeth Watkins, Shallon Vandervort and all of the employees of Indiana Members Credit Union achieve their goal.

By selling over 21,000 candy bars at a dollar a piece, enough money was raised to buy the packs and include all of the trimmings. 150 employees and their families showed up on a hot, muggy Saturday to assemble the final back-to-school fashion accessories, and now they have a goal to beat for next year. Caring people with the backing of a supportive employer created the perfect scenario for a better start to school this year.

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

Members of the Old Town Arts & Design District Merchants Association are thinking about branding these days as a way to move the retail effort forward.

At a recent meeting with Mayor Jim Brainard, the focus squarely was on the future.

Hirons & Co. and the city are working together to promote the district and its image. Business owners are thrilled for the added exposure, and the city is hopeful such efforts will drive even more new business to the area.

The group is working on a communication plan for the district, and it aims to have it finished by the end of the month.

Cherie Piebes, owner of Artisan Masterpiece and chair of OTADMA, said Hirons & Co. will help shine a spotlight on the area. “We’ve had customers talk to us about putting the brown destination signs on Keystone and Meridian to pull those people into the district. I have a lot of confidence in what (Hirons) can do for us,� she said.

Carmel Old Town Antiques Mall owner Roman Chang shares that optimism, but he said he also sees other considerations that could be discussed. “When it comes to what the CRC (Carmel Redevelopment Commission) does, you can’t fault them for effort.

Sometimes it lacks in the amount of substance. I am very optimistic about what they are doing, though, even though I’m not very optimistic often,� he said.

The most recent OTADMA meeting included a discussion about a possible universal time schedule for the businesses in the district.

Members were not entirely convinced that the idea is the way to go. Several noted that because of the diverse make up of the shops in the district, a universal time schedule might hurt business more than it helps.

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hen Dr. Bob Hartman that nice.” became Carmel-Clay I asked Bob about some of the chalSchools superintendent in lenges he experienced.

1968, there were 4000 stu“First was keeping up with the growth dents in the entire system. while maintaining the excellence of the There was one junior high and schools. Next, everyone -- esthree elementary schools. pecially outsiders -- thought Bob and his wife Ann met we were an athletic factory. as students at Illinois State I wanted to grow the arts. I University in the early ‘50s. He wanted Carmel to be number played catcher for the Redbirds one in everything!” and parlayed his baseball talent “The worst moment was the into a spot on his U.S. Army Drivers Ed. tragedy,” he added. division baseball team, thus “Another difficult thing was the saving himself from, “a lot less mysterious illnesses at Orchard enjoyable duty.” He later earned Park.” a Master’s in Education from The worst part of the job?

Illinois State and became a “Probably the somewhat adver“teaching principal” near Peoria. sarial relationship between the Danny Later he earned his doctorate teachers and the board. I reO’Malia from the University of Illinois spected both groups so much.” and became a principal in Bob believes strongly that Evanston, Ill. Next he became an assistant Carmel has been correct in sticking with superintendent in Libertyville, Ill., until one high school. The main reason is cost, landing the Carmel job. By then, he and but the other is that, due to its larger enAnn were raising four future Greyhounds. rollment, Carmel High, “has enough kids He thought, “It’d be temporary and I’d to offer high level calculus and four orbecome a superintendent in a big city,” but chestras. When I got here, we had none.” that changed, “because the people were Bob wants everyone to know eight of so nice. One of the Board Member, Dick nine grandkids live here, and he’s doing Helmeth, cut my grass in July and August fine and keeping busy. of ‘68 when I lived by myself. He never asked anything in return. Everyone was

UTILITY POLES: HEADACHES! Current in Carmel

That utility pole you noticed in the recently paved roundabout approach lane at Smokey Row and North Range Line roads? It will be removed by Duke Energy, but not before it causes the city headaches.

Utility companies are required to move their lines, poles and pipes out of cityowned roadways and properties (rights-of-way) when the city makes a road improvement. Unfortunately, state law neither requires them to do it within a certain time nor does it provide a penalty if they fail to do it or do it so slowly that costs to taxpayers escalate.

It’s nothing new to our city. What’s happening at the new roundabout, which is scheduled to open Saturday, probably brings to mind an electric utility pole left for some time in the middle of Hazel Dell Parkway near 104th Street about 10 years ago, delaying job completion. Or, it could conjure images of the rebuilding of Spring Mill and Ditch roads north of West 131st Street; those efforts were delayed for an entire season almost four years ago, because the power company failed to get its lines moved until it was too late to finish the project

before winter. In that instance, the old pavement had been torn up and then the low-bid contractor pulled all the workers off the job site for several months because there was nothing for them to do until the utility moved its poles.

The East 116th Street project between South Range Line Road and College Avenue was delayed because of the utility’s failure to move on time.

Just last week, the West 141st Streetand-Towne Road project’s windup was delayed for days, because, just like at Smokey Row and Range Line, there was a pole sitting in the middle of the pavement.

A source told Current the Keystone Parkway project now is approximately five to six behind schedule at 126th and 106th because the utility has failed to get its poles moved on the schedule it agreed to and provided to the city. Mayor Jim Brainard, who did not return a call prior to press time, recently said the project was on an extremely tight time frame and was supposed to be completed

by Dec. 1. A message left for a Duke spokeswoman was not returned prior to press time.

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They should increase by 20 percent in 2008. $29,000 to $49,000, depending on condition – Most $29,000 to $32,000.

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Funds finding calm in the storm: Looking to park some money for the long term? Despite the market’s recent rough ride, these hot-selling funds are keeping their losses down.

Pimco Total Return Institutional (PTTRX) made the brilliant call that the housing bubble would burst and interest rates would fall as the effects knocked down numerous dominoes in the economy. Ivy Asset Strategy (WASAX) is a bold fund that’s been on the money of late. BlackRock Global Allocation (MDLOX) isn’t quite as bold, but manager Denis Stattman makes some big top-down bets. Others to consider: Vanguard Total Stock Market Index (VTSMX), Capital World Growth & Income (CWGIX), and Fundamental Investors (ANCFX).

s there a new priority for communitime aspect carries the day. A close third cation? I was recently on a trip and is instant messaging or IM. Using an IM found myself in a location with a service, people carry on conversations that three-hour time difference. Needless can replicate an in-person experience (if to say, this creates a challenge in reboth parties can type as fast as they talk). turning phone calls originating After IM, text messaging is in in my home time zone. During the game. By “texting” through meetings and considering the your phone, it too is faster difference in time, I returned and more real time. However, most calls with text messages limitations include the chalsaying that I would call back lenge of typing on your phone, when I returned to Indiana. especially for those of us with These text messages were surbig fingers. Email and faxing prisingly answered in seconds, finish just ahead of direct mail by people who are not in their and are all more delayed methtwenties and thirties. ods, often subject to misinterHas text messaging gone pretation and usually one-way mainstream? It appears so. And communications. the likely culprit of this coup is What does all this mean to David Cain parents forced to text to commarketing and communicaMarketing municate with their children. tions? Well, for starters, you With the exodus of the fax should consider communicatmachine from the workplace, replaced ing with your audience in the manner with scanning and emailing instead, comit prefers. If your kids have taught you munication methods continually evolve as anything, some people just won’t respond technology advances. to a message until it is delivered using the There is definitely a new priority in preferred technology platform. the workplace. Face-to-face meetings and David Cain is President of MediaSauce, a digidirect, real-time communication is still tal media and online marketing company in preferred. In-person meetings and phone Carmel. He welcomes your questions or comcalls provide the most effective, non-conments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com. fusing form of communication; the real-

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Square footage: 8015 including 2775 in the finished basement Rooms: This six-bedroom home has 12foot ceilings in the family room, living room, main floor library and sun room.

The family room is open to the sun room and gourmet kitchen.

Strengths: The impressive master suite has a tiered ceiling, extra large walk-in closet and sitting room with breakfast bar, sink, coffee maker, refrigerator and cedar closet. The master bath includes a cherry wood vanity with double sinks, granite tops, a Whirlpool tub, a center island with storage and seating, and an expansive

shower with a seat, six sprayers and three shower heads.

Challenges: A home at this price point has limited potential buyers. According to the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors, over the last six months, Carmel homes listed between $1 and $1.5 million have sold at an average rate of 1.5 per month. With 37 homes in that price range currently listed in Carmel, there is over two years of inventory.

John Pacilio and his team specialize in Carmel real estate with RE/MAX Ability Plus. Contact him at 216.8500 or John@ JohnPacilio.com.

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Phone: 317-816-1239 Website: www.lennys.com Though Lenny’s Sub Shop is a rapidly expanding national chain, its owners want each location to retain a neighborhood sub shop feel. The franchise started seven years ago in Memphis, Tenn., as just that – a local sandwich shop specializing in made-to-order subs and fresh Philly

cheese steaks. Little has changed. Making good on its slogan, “More food, more taste, more personality,” the shop also promises a healthy dose of friendliness. “Each location is run by a person in the community,” Marketing Director Katie Banks said. “We will get to know you, your favorite sandwich. Personality is the most important thing.”

MONEY MATTERS Whose investment advice do you follow and why?

“I am a CPA, so I don’t really follow anyone’s investment advice. But maybe that isn’t a good thing.”

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“My husband’s, because I am not really interested in investing.”

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“My own. I have a lot of experience with the market. Now, I only buy bonds and preferred stocks.”

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tatistics as of May 2nd, 2008: vestors is, in essence, significantly nega· At the end of 2001, the tive due to the declining dollar.

British Pound could buy $1.44; Consequently, the dollar value of today that same Pound buys international securities increases as the $1.95, a gain of 35 percent. dollar declines against their home cur· At the end of 2001, one rencies even if the value of that Euro was worth approximatesecurity is flat. ly 90 cents; today, that same What can I do?

Euro is worth $1.54, or an Investing in domestic mutual increase of 71 percent. funds, stocks and bonds may · At the end of 2001, the have the potential to underCanadian Dollar only bought perform in a weak currency 62 US pennies; today it buys market.

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Currency fluctuations should As consumers, we are familbe dealt with in the same iar with inflation – the fact manner as other investments that the price of goods and in your portfolio. Diversifying services rise through time. your assets into non-correlating However, we tend to assume (i.e. commodities, real estate, Joe that the price changes reflect foreign mutual funds etc.)

Reynolds the increase in value of the investments that lower overall goods and services and not risk may be the best approach. focus on the change in the value of our Finding strategies that off-set market currency. downturns now will make a significant From January 2, 2007, through April impact 20 years from now.

28, 2008, the S&P 500 gained 0.18 And remember, there’s always a bull percent in terms of dollars. In 2007, the market somewhere.

Euro gained roughly 10.6 percent against Joe Reynolds lives in Carmel and is a finanour dollar. A basically flat S&P 500 cial advisor at Fulcrum Securities. He welwhen converted to Euros over that time period was down -15.14 percent in terms comes your questions or comments at jlr@ fulcrumsecurities.com. of Euros. A flat market for domestic in-

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’m not a confrontational guy. I don’t will help you get started: ever remember making a conscious State your goal. Let the other person decision to be that way; I just am. know that the reason you want to Although I have learned over the talk is to attempt to restore your relationyears that not all confrontation is ship in some way. bad, old habits die hard…if I have a choice in the matter, I Tell them how important tend to avoid it. they are to you. Swallow Confrontation has a bad your pride and do it. You’ll feel reputation because it’s almost better, and they will be more always linked to negative teninterested in hearing you out. sion in relationships. It usually Apologize for any misunmeans we have used our words derstanding on your part. and actions to hurt and wound so that we can feel superior, Look forward, not back. right or vindicated. Those feelThis is not another chance ings, although they often seem to restate your case or renegotisweet for a while, don’t provide ate. Let sleeping dogs lie; focus lasting satisfaction. What does on how you both can benefit Kent Burns last, however, is the chasm going forward from making On Success we create by our tendency to peace. only use confrontation when it How about you? Do you have serves our own selfish interests. broken relationships in your life right now However, when used positively, confronthat you need to patiently and positively tation holds the power to actually mend confront in order to restore them? If you relationships. Most people unfortunately, do, now’s the time. either can’t or won’t learn to harness that power. Too many people spend too much Kent Burns is a Carmel resident, investor and time harboring too much hurt. Stepping co-founder of CrossConfirm. He is also a profesout of your comfort zone to confront with sional speaker and author of What’s Your Why? the right intent can be an amazingly posiHis blog is www.kentburnsblog.com, and he tive experience. Here are a few tips that can be reached at kent@currentincarmel.com.

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THE WORST: According to Worst Pills, Best Pills, you should stop taking Crestor for lowering cholesterol. Why? It can cause potentially serious kidney toxicity that is not seen with other cholesterollowering drugs and is the only drug of its type that caused rhabdomyolysis, a life-threatening adverse muscle reaction, in pre-approval clinical trials. Worst Pills, Best Pills’ “DO NOT USE” list also includes Ketek, Boniva, Black Cohosh, Celebrex, Lunesta, Advair, Echinacea, Avandia, Tequin, Aricept, Amitiza and Ranexa.

- Worst Pills, Best Pills News EYE HEALTH: Keep eyes healthy: discard contact lens solution after three months. “Once the seal is broken, germs can contaminate bottles that are left uncapped or that lack a backflow device, increasing your risk of infection,” says Louise A. Sclafani, OD, an associate professor of ophthalmology at University of Chicago Hospital. Get a new contact case every three months, too.

PROSTATE HEALTH NEWS: A once-aday pill significantly shrank tumors in men with advanced prostate cancer who had not responded to other treatments, researchers recently reported. Cougar Biotechnology Inc’s drug Abiraterone delayed a worsening of the disease by a median of 400 days, according to the Phase I clinical trial results published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The drug is currently in Phase III testing and is set to go to market in 2011.

am 65 and would like to get back into the gym. Are there special precautions I need to take to avoid injury?

First and foremost, discuss your desire to begin an exercise program with your physician. Be sure to explain your goals and obtain information on activities that your health care provider may recommend, as well as any exercises that may contra indicate your current health status. Once you have been given perDr. Eve Olson mission to proceed, Wellness begin your exercise program slowly to avoid injury.

As you begin, remember the following tips: • Take the time to warm up and stretch before your exercise regimen. Studies show that “cold muscles” are more likely to be injured than “warm muscles”. Start with walking or cycling for approximately five minutes. Then slowly and gently stretch, holding each

stretch for 20-30 seconds.

you’re best to purchase milk fortified with vitamin D to help the absorption process.

Other ways to get in calcium include leafy green vegetables, sardines, broccoli, tofu and soy products with added calcium and calcium fortified orange juice. If you take a calcium supplement, be sure to consume it with food, as more will be absorbed. It is also a good idea to check with your physician to be certain you aren’t getting too much calcium; too much of a good thing isn’t always good.

• Always listen to your body! As you age, you may find that you are not as flexible as you once were. If you feel pain or are not tolerating your activities well, modify your exercise regimen to prevent injury.

• Implement a balanced wellness program that incorporates flexibility, strength training and cardio respiratory endurance. Not only does an inclusive exercise program provide a total body workout, a balanced program will reduce your risk of injury and keep you from becoming bored.

Eve Olson, M.D., is the owner and founder of the Olson Center for Wellness. For more information, please e-mail askdrolson@currentincarmel.com, or call 705.1400.

My doctor says I need calcium. What is the best way to get it?

Calcium, indeed, is an important part of your nutrition plan. Besides its bone density benefits, it has been shown to help regulate metabolism as well. The best way to get the calcium you need is to meet the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of 1000 mg for ages 19 – 50, and 1200 mg for ages 51 and over. The best sources of calcium come from dairy products. Milk provides 300mg calcium in an eight ounce serving. There is just as much calcium in fat-free or reduced fat milk as whole, and

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Artery Crust: Judging by the label, Pepperidge Farm Roasted White Meat Chicken Premium Pot Pie has 510 calories and 9 grams of saturated fat. But, look again; those numbers are for half a pie. Eat the entire pie, as most people probably do, and you’re talking more than 1,000 calories and 18 grams of saturated fat.

Strip Tease: McDonald’s Chicken Selects Premium Breast Strips sounds healthy.

In fact, ounce for ounce, the Selects are no healthier than the chain’s Chicken McNuggets. A standard, five-strip order has 670 calories and 10 grams of artery-clogging fat. That’s about the same as a Big Mac, but the burger has 1,040 mg of sodium, while the Selects hit 1,660 mg — a whole day’s worth — even without the salty dipping sauce.

Factory Reject: Each slice of The Cheesecake Factory’s 6 Carb Original Cheesecake has 610 calories — that’s the same as you’d get from a slice of its Original Cheesecake. Think of it as an 8-ounce untrimmed prime rib for dessert — with 29 grams of saturated fat, a 1½-days’ supply. The next time you step on the bathroom scale, you may never know that the carbs were missing.

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That puts it in the same ballpark as Ben & Jerry’s and Häagen-Dazs. With names like “Unconditional Chocolate,” Dove is trying to link chocolate with romance. It fill your heart all right … but not with love.

Starbucks on Steroids: The Starbucks Venti (20 oz.) Caffè Mocha with whole milk and whipped cream is more than a mere cup of coffee. Think of it as a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in a cup -- 450 calories and 13 grams of bad fat. But you can lose all the bad fat and all but 170 calories if you order a tall (12 oz.) with nonfat milk and no whipped cream.

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Rubbing on a meat tenderizer containing papain can take the ouch out of that bite. For more severe itching and swelling, apply some calamine lotion.

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Start relying on thiamine. People who have diets high in thiamine (vitamin B1) report fewer insect bites than others. “That’s because the vitamin gives off an odor when you perspire that is unattractive to insects but undetectable to humans,� says John Yunginger, M.D., professor and pediatrics consultant at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

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OBITUARIES

Glenn H. Leckrone, 64, of Carmel, IN, passed away July 14, 2008. He was born on March 23, 1944 in Midland, MI and graduated from Midland High School.

He attended Olivet Nazarene College in Kankakee, IL before returning back to Midland, MI where he worked for the U. S. Post Office and Dow Chemical Company. He was preceded in death by his father, Elvin Leckrone. Survivors include his mother; Mabel Dyer Leckrone of Bourbonnais, IL; wife; Linda Westphal Leckrone of Carmel, IN; sons, Jeffrey (Susan) Leckrone of Midland, MI and Jason (Kerri) Leckrone of Warren, MI; grandchildren, Kayla Prevetti, Jeniece Seeley, Megan Leckrone, Jonathon Leckrone and Ashley Leckrone; sister, Joyce (Paul) Horstmann of St. Anne, IL; brother, Larry (Tamla) Leckrone of Kurtz, IN. Armand Harold Courtot, 83, departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on July 19, 2008. He was a 1941 graduate of Broad Ripple High School. After 25 years, Armand retired from Reynolds Aluminum Company.

He also worked 14 years part time with Kimberly-Clark Corporation. He proudly served his country during WWII in the US Army. He was in Myanmar (formerly Burma) and the OSS (Office of Strategic Services) preparing to parachute into Bangkok, Thailand. On June 15, 1946, Armand united his life in love and marriage to Donna Jean Butler being a devoted husband for 62 years. He became the loving father to his sons, Armand Max , wife Kathi, Daniel John and Dennis Alan, wife Polly; grandfather to five grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. A man of deep Christian faith, he enjoyed many years as head usher, Deacon and making sure everyone felt welcome in his church.

Elbert B. “Jim” Whisnant, 87, of Carmel, passed away July 28, 2008. Jim was an Army veteran having proudly served his country during WWII. He was an avid Colts fan and enjoyed working in his garden. What was most important to Jim was spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Letha Esther Whisnant.

Survivors include his children; Charles Whisnant, Vici Shannon and Sherry (Marvin) Klein; grandchildren, Kelli Ondrovic and Dustin Klein; two great grandchildren.

Please visit www.leppertmortuary.com where you may share a memory, sign the guestbook or make a memorial contribution to the Disabled American Veterans, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076.

Sherry Fortner, Carmel/Indianapolis, passed away on Monday July 28, 2008 of a cancerous tumor in the brain. She was the daughter of the late Doyle and Viola Bowman. Sherry was born in Noblesville on November 17, 1939 and raised there.

She is survived by her brother, Don (Mary) and their three children, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is also survived by her husband of 41 years Gerry Fortner.

Sherry retired after 28 years of teaching in the Carmel schools; most of which were at Orchard Park Elementary School. There she was noted for her bee-hive study cubicles, her individualized reading program and her desire to help each student reach their potential.

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DISPATCHES HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM INSTITUTE: At the second session of Indiana University’s High School Journalism Institute, which ended July 17, Carmel High School rising senior Brian Bondus was named the best overall broadcast news journalist at the five-day workshop. Bondus, who is a member of the high school’s advanced television production class, also received a $500 scholarship to the IU School of Journalism.

SCHOOL NURSE ATTENDS CONFERENCE: Patty Antle, the school nurse coordinator for the Carmel Clay Schools and Prairie Trace Elementary School nurse, attended the 40th annual conference of the National Association of School Nurses. Antle was among more than 1,000 school nurses and other experts from around the country who participated. The conference’s theme was “Transforming School Communities: Voices for Students’ Health.”

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iving orders is one sure way to increase conflict. If we had our way, we would choose to never have conflicts, particularly with our children However, in a parent/child relationship, that is typically not the case. We generally give orders so that our children will learn to behave in a manner that we feel is in their best interest, but giving orders or commands increases the conflict between parent and child.

Becky Kapsalis Children are told Ask YiaYia what to do so often by parents, teachers and other adults that they automatically resist any orders given by an adult, often not even processing the message. What is a parent to do when children resist doing what they are ordered or commanded to do?

Chick Moorman, author of “Parent Talk” recommends “instead of telling children what to do, use parent talk that describes the situation at hand and leaves the ‘what to do’ part up to them. We state the situation as we see it, and they decide what

to do. This is done without raising our voices, without creating a ‘power-struggle’ and without feeling frustrated or powerless. For example, instead of ordering them to ‘pick up your clothes and put them in the hamper’ try saying, ‘I noticed your clothes on the floor. How do you plan on dealing with it? ‘” When we eliminate orders and commands we decrease defiance, thus reducing conflicts.

I know some of you might be saying to yourself “lots of luck- she doesn’t know my kids.” Well you’re right, I don’t know your kids but I do know what works. But it must be done with consistency, consistency and consistency.

Moorman suggests some phrases to use to reduce the command/resistance game.

• “Help me to understand your point of view.”

• “How can we both get what we want?”

• “I’m willing to compromise. Are you?”

• “Let’s search for a solution on this one.”

• “What’s your opinion?”

• “I’d like your input on this.”

This process can begin as early as our children begin to understand a given situ-

What’s new this year in Carmel Clay Schools? Check below for some of the changes for 2008-2009.

For more detailed information or questions, call your home school or the Carmel Clay School District Offices at 844-9161. The school calendar, which includes vacation and professional development days, is on the district Web site at http://www1.ccs.k12.in.us/district/calendar/.

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Elementary Schools BACK TO SCHOOL: Carmel Clay Schools begin classes on August 12. Parents are reminded to turn in all immunization and health physical forms to their child’s school and have school medications labeled and ready by the first day of class.

LINCOLN’S SPEECH: The Indiana Historical Society will present a visit from PresidentElect Lincoln at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 8, at the west entrance of the Indiana Statehouse. Witness a re-enactment of Abraham Lincoln’s February 1861 speech and participate in a Q&A session featuring noted Lincoln interpreter Fritz Klein and the Red Bank ReUnion Band. Schedule is subject to change. This event is free and open to the public.

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High School

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The tardy bell will ring at 8:10 a.m., five minutes earlier than last year.

Students will also be dismissed 5 minutes earlier, at 2:30 p.m.

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Conferences will be held the same week of Fall Break instead of the week prior. Students will have a half day on Tuesday, October 21, and no school on October 22 to allow for meetings; Fall Break will the 23 and 24.

Papers

CCS will no longer distribute district information as paper handouts. News and upcoming events will be posted online at www1.ccs.k12.in.us/district/ student-services/distributionofmaterials

Lunch prices

Student lunch: $2.15 (up from $1.85) Milk: 50 cents (up from 40 cents) Adult lunch in all schools: $3 (up from $2.50)

Student lunch: $2.25 (up from $1.90), breakfast: $1.25 (up from $1.10), milk: 50 cents (up from 40 cents)

New Staff

Deanna Pitman, College Wood.

New Asst. Principals: Patty Cummins (Carmel), Sean Taylor (Cherry Tree), Megan Klinginsmith (Forest Dale), Angela Hall (Mohawk Trails), Catherine Elder (Woodbrook).

Asst. Principals: Jessica Tubbs (Creekside), C.J. Glander (Clay)

Buses

For the first time, Carmel Clay has done away with walk zones. All students, no matter how close they live to a school, are eligible for school bus transportation. For more information, contact Amy Beaven, administrative assistant for transportation, at 844-9961 x 2307.

School Board

Two new members, Tricia Hackett and Andrew Klein took office on July 2.

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ation. Our challenge is to resist giving orders or commands at any age. “Do onto others as we would have them do onto us” looms large here since most of us resist taking orders or commands. Our children are no different.

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AUGUST 9 through September 28 Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, presents the hilarious musical comedy The Producers.

Ticket prices range from $33 to $55 per person. For show times and more detailed information, please call 876-0513 or visit www.beefandboards.com.

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Linda M. Bachofner, a local artist will be exhibiting her work at the World’s Smallest Children’s Art Gallery, 40 W. Main Street. Her work includes landscapes, florals, still life and abstracts. Linda’s work has been accepted by the Hoosier Salon, Indiana Watercolor Society and various other shows. She also teaches at Artisan Masterpiece in Carmel. The Open House will be August 9 and 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The gallery exhibit will be open everyday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. through the 24th. Call 844-6033 for additional information.

Anita Riemen will display her watercolor exhibit on the Carmel-Clay Library Art Wall (55 Fourth Ave., SE) during scheduled library hours. For more information, please call 846-1108.

AUGUST 6 Wednesday - one day only - Peter Rabbit Preschool students will exhibit their work in the World’s Smallest Children’s Art Gallery, 40 W. Main Street, starting at 1 p.m. For additional information, please call 844-3450.

Mark your calendars Saturday, November 1, Ritz Charles -- a special Gala by the Carmel Arts Council.

Please email Doreen Squire Ficara, dsfcarmelarts@yahoo.com, at least two weeks prior to the month of any art events or for any future special arts events.

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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO RUM: Vine & Table Gourmet Market (313 E. Carmel Dr.) will host Edward Hamilton, the “Minister of Rum,” from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13. Ed is the author of The Complete Guide to Rum and Rums of the Eastern Caribbean, and owns Caribbean Spirits Inc., an importer of rum. Come ask Ed your rum questions and enjoy a sampling of his favorite. Tickets are $20; in advance. Call 817-9463 or email rick@ vineandtable.com to register.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: City Center Children’s Theatre and Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation bring you the 3rd annual Shakespeare in the Park series, As You Like It. This season’s final performances will be at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 15, in Carmel’s West Park (2700 W. 116th Street). The play is true to Shakespearean language but offers narration and a simplified storyline to engage a younger audience. Admission is free. Bring the kids, a picnic and your imagination!

being able to respond to local tastes.

“I don’t want my stock to be determined by some New York editor or marketing person who doesn’t know my customers,” Huang said, gazing around at more than 5,000 new titles and up to 5,000 additional used books sold at discounted prices.

The Mystery Company carries a large selection of works by authors published by small presses who sometimes get less at-

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.

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What: Opening reception for Varvelous, political cartoons by Gary Varvel When: 6 – 7 p.m., Thursday Where: JCC Art Gallery, Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis Cost: Free Details: A rare gallery exhibition of drawings by Gary Varvel, the award-winning editorial cartoonist.

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MOVIES IN THE PARK: Clarian Health and Indy Parks and Recreation have announced their lineup for Movies in the Park: Hoosiers in Hollywood. They are every Friday at dusk at the Canal Plaza beginning August 8 and are free and open to the public. Films include Citizen Kane (1941), A League of Their Own (1992), All About Eve (1950), Cheaper By the Dozen (1950), Tootsie (1982), My Favorite Wife (1940) and Rebel Without a Cause (1955). Guests may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages, but they may not bring any alcohol onto the premises.

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MOVIE UNDER THE STARS EVENT AT CLAY TERRACE- The community is invited to hop into their cars and drive over to Clay Terrace for an evening of Movie Under the Stars which will be held at the grassy knoll area behind Kona Grill and Mitchell’s Fish Market. Pre-movie activities begin at 7 p.m. The movie begins at 9 p.m. each Saturday night during the month of August. On August 9, the movie will be Casablanca.

Escape into the mysterious world of Jim Huang, who spends his days absorbed in the intricacies of human behavior in all its forms. No, he’s not a psychiatrist. But as the owner of the independent bookstore The Mystery Company at 233 Second Avenue S.W., Carmel, Huang understands how people act – in literature and in life.

“It’s taken customers a while to find us since we moved from our original location on South Range Line Road,” Huang said.

“But for fans of mystery genres, we have a selection well beyond the chain bookstores, so we’re worth searching for.”

Huang opened the bookstore about eight years ago when his wife’s job brought the family to Carmel. Chatting with Huang, who spends most days supervising activities on the premises, you’ll quickly be infected with his passion for the subject of the mystery story in all its incarnations, from the cozy to the macabre.

Huang stays current on what’s happening in thrillers, espionage, romantic mysteries, Christian mysteries, gay/lesbian mysteries, science fiction and fantasy and a lot of other niche genres to delight his discerning clientele. He selects the store’s current offerings based on what he knows about his customers’ reading habits. The joy of owning an independent bookstore is

tention at more encyclopedic bookstores.

Huang invites a steady stream of authors to meet with fans in the spacious store.

“My goal is to create a certain kind of book-buying experience,” Huang said.

“We have an unmatched level of expertise and a matchless selection, coupled with a strong relationship with our customers in an environment that encourages the social aspects of reading and sharing great books.”

This week, the bookstore has a full roster of activities to bring writers and readers together. Tonight, Michael Koryta, who was an undergraduate at Indiana University, returns for a reading from Envy the Night.

Stop by on Wednesday to meet Chris Grabenstein, an author Huang describes as “really hot in the genre right now.” On Friday, S. D. Tooley will discuss paranormal suspense novels, and on Saturday afternoon, the store will host a mystery trivia game at the Glendale branch of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library. Call (317) 705-9711 or visit www.themysterycompany.com for details on these and other upcoming events.

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ood is more than merely filling bananas. our pie holes; it is the foundation • Apricots trace back 4,000 years to the of the social aspects/structures of Greeks, who called them Golden Apples. all ethnic civilizations and forms • Strawberries are the only fruit which the basis of our dining behaviors bears seeds on the outside. and relationships. You may have • Watermelons that grow on noticed I savor and utilize the the Banks of the Tigris river in-season best local food availcan reach 275 pounds. able for the freshest, most nutriFruit is only one small segtious, best tasting and visually ment of the food industry we stimulating products I can find. are blessed to have year round Fruit is currently in season, so due to refridgeration; next here are a few little-known facts time you are at your favorite about fruit: summer farmer’s produce • Eggplant and pineapple are stand, think to what it would actually classified as a berries. be like to say good-bye to • Lemons only contain 40 permost of those foods as summer cent juice even though we use ended until the spring thaws. them solely for the juice.

My friend Anne Marie Chef Michael • The Loganberry is a hybrid Woerner gave me this great Vlasich of raspberry and blackidea and recipe: Culinary Explorer berry developed by a man in Fruit Pizza California in 1881. [summertime chilled dessert] • The U.S. produces 75 percent of the Serves 4 people strawberries in the world market.

Crust: • The mango has been cultivated for over ¾ cup butter softened 5,000 years and is a member of the ½ cup confectioner’s sugar 1 ½ cup all purpose flour cashew family.

Filling: • Cranberries are 90 percent water and 10 oz vanilla baking chips melted will bounce when totally ripe. ¼ cup whipping cream • Raisins were discovered by accident in 8 oz cream cheese softened 1873 when a hot spell withered all the Topping: grapes on the vines and an Italian grocer 20 oz pineapple chunks drained advertised and sold them as Peruvian 1 pint strawberries sliced Delicacies.

11 oz can mandarin oranges drained • No commercially grown citrus fruits 2 ripe kiwis peeled sliced are grown from a seed, they are grown 1 small jar apricot jam watered down for from grafting selected “slips” on to root a glaze stocks.

Mix together the butter and sugar well • Bananas are the most popular berry in than gradually add the flour, press into a the world; berry is their correct classifi11 inch pizza pan making a small end crust cation botanically. as normal. Bake at 300 for 25-30 minutes • Tomatoes are actually in the citrus [until golden brown]. For the filling, beat the melted chips with the cream, then add to family and have more Vitamin C than cream cheese and beat until smooth, spread oranges. over the crust [like the sauce]; chill for 30 • The fruit with the highest fat content is minutes. Then arrange fruit in decorative the avocado. rows circular from the outside to the middle • Ancient Romans who invented pizza alternating fruits to give a colorful rainbow originally enjoyed pears on their pizza effect. Once all fruit has been put on use instead of tomatoes. a brush and lightly coat with the apricot • Grapefruits get their name because when glaze, cut in wedges and serve. they grow in the wild the fruit is in bunches.

Chef Michael R. Vlasich, CEC, AAC, is a Carmel • Twinkies filling was originally banana, resident and the executive chef at the but was changed to vanilla during Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. You may eWWII when there was a shortage of mail him at chefmichael@currentincarmel.com.

1940s Chocolate Daisy

Ingredients 1 oz California brandy 1 oz Port wine juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tsp raspberry syrup or grenadine 1/2 tsp powdered sugar

Directions Fill shaker with cracked ice Shake well with cracked ice and strain into stein or 8 oz. metal cup. Add cube of ice and decorate with fruit.

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Annette Marlow Marlow’s Café

Honey Baked Ham and Café 2001-10 E. Greyhound Pass Carmel Phone: 317-580-9080 Hours: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday; Noon – 5 p.m. Sunday

Where she likes to eat?

I like to go to Charleston’s.

What she likes to eat there?

There’s a really good Chicken Avocado Club that I get all the time.

What she likes about Charleston’s.

It’s easy to get seated even though it’s usually busy.

Charleston’s 14636 N Meridian St Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 846-5965 Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am - 10pm Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm Sun 11am - 9pm

Gena Bernabie has worked at Honey baked Ham and Café, once known as Heavenly Ham, for 11 years. “Being here feels like you’re involved with a closeknit family,” Bernabie said. For several years now, Honey Baked Ham has been offering ham and turkey for any occasion. Honey Baked Ham serves lunch sandwiches along with their ham, turkey and casseroles. “We’re famous for our glaze that we use,” Bernabie said. Heavenly Ham caters out and delivers within reason.

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THEATRE:

Suessical The Musical The final three shows of Carmel Community Players’ production of Suessical the Musical are this weekend!

The Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m., and the Sunday matinee, which is followed by a circus-like festival for children young and old, is at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for students and senior and $15 for adults and can be purchased at www.carmelplayers.org or by calling 815-9387. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

EVENTS: Appraisal Day with Wes Cowan The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will host Appraisal Day on August 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring Wes Cowan, who stars in the PBS television series History Detectives and is a featured appraiser on Antiques

Downtown Indianapolis Condo Tour Providing an insider’s look at many of Downtown Indianapolis’ most luxurious condo residences such as Meridian Arch, The Hudson, Villaggio at Page Pointe and 757 Mass Avenue, the tour is open to the public August 8 and 9.

Friday, August 8, the tour will feature each of the participating developments serving hors d’oeuvres and beverages prepared by Indy’s finest restaurants from 5 to 9 p.m. The Saturday tour, which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. is open to the public. Tickets for the Friday event are $25 and $30 the day of the event. Tickets are $10 for Saturday.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at IndianapolisMonthly.com or at any M&I Bank branch location. All proceeds will benefit Indianapolis Public Schools. For more information, call (317) 237-9288 or email Craig Spencer at Cspencer@ indymonthly.emmis.com.

LIVE MUSIC:

Mickey’s Irish Pub 136th and Meridian in Carmel Aberdeen Project: Saturday, August 9 Entertainment Reservations are accepted. Call 573-9746 for reservations.

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Roadshow. Tour the museum’s galleries; meet Wes Cowan and hear him deliver a special introduction at 10:15 a.m.

Each person attending is limited to no more that three items. Eiteljorg Museum members will be charged $5.00 per item.

The fee for non members is $10.00 per item and includes museum admission.

Space for appraisals is limited. Purchase your spot in advance by contacting Cally Klaubo at (317) 275-1310 or cklaubo@ eiteljorg.com.

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n our culture the words “freedom” encountered in my faith walk, the realizaand “independence” are virtually tion of the opposite natures of freedom synonyms. and independence is right at the top of the We might respectfully describe list. an especially non-conformist person Our Biblical human freedoms are based as an independent cuss. A around the fact that we are to freedom rider in the 1960s be free to pursue God, have an was a socially conscious agent individually personal and unique of change. Our Declaration relationship with God and be of Independence laid out free to love God and others in America’s utterly unique community, as the Holy Spirit (and I believe God-ordained) directs. roadmap to the magnificent God designed our hearts to be human, economic and political free to love God and love others. freedoms we enjoy.

The error Adam and Eve made And yet, from a Biblical in the garden, the biggest blunstandpoint, the freedom we are der of all time, was to mistake to have in Christ, as children their freedom given by God to of God, ordained by the Holy discover love, with the indeBob Walters Spirit, is just about as opposite pendence described by Satan to Spirituality from human independence as discover power. one can spiritually get.

All our temptations are exerI’ve read the Bible cover-to-cover, recises in independence. God wants us to read parts of it every day, attend organized be free to totally love and rely on him and Bible and theological classes or discussion each other. What He does not want is for at least twice a week, go to church, read us to be independent from Him. daily devotions, am usually in the middle We try to be free as birds, but too often of one religious book or another, say grace are independent as sin. before every meal, am involved in numerBob Walters (rlwcom@aol.com) recently read ous church activities, and if it looks like “The Shack,” a book that clearly describes the I am just sitting there doing nothing, I’m beauty of freedom with God, and the danger probably praying. of independence from God. But for all the seeming spiritual contradictions, conundrums and mysteries I’ve

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device password (for most Blackberry devices it’s in Options | Security Options | General Settings), which will automatically lock down the phone after the chosen “Security Timeout” period.

When you activate this setting, you will have to put your password in every time the phone sits idol for longer than your Security Timeout period, so don’t set it too low or it will become irritating.

You should be aware that Blackberrys are programmed to automatically wipe out the data if you enter the password wrong 10 times. This auto wipe feature can work for you if you lose your device or against

you if you are not good at remembering your passwords, so use a strong password, but don’t forget it!

For easier lock-downs, you may want to consider setting your side “Convenience” button as a shortcut to activate the Lock option. This will allow you to quickly lock the phone whenever you wanted without having to scroll through the menu to get to the Lock feature.

Gary Hubbard is Owner of Data Doctors Computer Services - www.datadoctors. com Have a technology question? Send it to CurrentInCarmel@datadoctors.com

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Creative iPhone Case: Tired of the same old plastic phone cases?

Check out the iWood. It is carved from a single piece of wood, and it comes with a personal engraving. Available in five wood finishes, from cherry to padouk, every iWood is slightly different because its material is all natural. It’s sleek but the form-fitting style also offers adequate protection. The iWood for iPhone is about $125 and available from www. miniot.com.

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veryone who owns any kind of a “smart” or PDA phone that stores data should have the same concern.

These dynamic phones have dramatically improved the mobile communication world, and devices like the Blackberry are leading the way, but they also lead the way in exposing users to much higher risks.

The risks aren’t so much the traditional computer virus or hacker risks, alGary Hubbard though that’s changTechnology ing as more people use smart phones; the real risk is in what happens if you lose your phone.

Anyone who’s had a Blackberry or iPhone for any period of time has likely compiled a ton of information that could aid in identity theft or expose sensitive corporate data. All of these devices have security options available, but most all of them come from the factory disabled.

Start by looking for the Security settings for your device and activate the master

TOYS

Digital peephole: Want to find out who’s knocking at your door, ward off burglars, or capture evidence against anti-social behavior, problem neighbors or nuisance callers? Increase your door security and feel safe in your own home with the Digital Door Viewer. This gadget is essentially a door camcorder made up of the camcorder/motion sensor and a color LCD display that fits over your current peep hole and automatically records every visitor who triggers the motion sensor. The patented mounting system is quick and easy to install, and the internal memory is expandable up to 4GB with an SD card, providing 11 hours of recording. It is available from www. gizoo.co.uk for about $200.

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SPICEup UPyour YOUR fall FALL WARDROBE Spice wardrobe For Current In Carmel, Normally your fall wardrobe may consist of conventional autumn hues, like chocolate and steel gray; but why not spice it up this season?

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haircut through August 9.

For Current In Carmel, Let’s face it, shaving is an invasive activity.

Applying a sharp metal blade to your face cuts hairs but also removes microscopic layers of skin and can cause irritation. These seven simple rules will minimize damage and improve results.

1. Shave in the shower: The warm moisture of a shower makes hairs soft and plump and opens your pores.

2. Lubricate: A performance shaving formula should form a slick lubricating cushion to allow shaving blades to glide without scraping.

3. Use a face scrub: A gentle scrubbing mas-

makeup gaffeS gaffes to avoid 1010makeup avoid 1. MASCARA: Wearing too much mascara is a big makeup mistake.

Long lashes good. Clumps bad.

2. EYE LINER: If you are using liquid, you need lots of practice.

Until then, use a pencil.

3. EYE SHADOW: Have fun when you choose your colors, but give it some thought before you apply.

4. WHAT DO YOU SEE?: Look into a mirror before you leave the house.

No kidding, a mirror never lies.

turquoise blue.

Copper and gold are also always a sure bet. As in recent seasons past, metallics are a popular choice for all accessories, including shoes and bags.

Seasons change, and so do its fabulous colors! Keep your wardrobe current with a splash of great fall color. And, of course, nothing enhances your wardrobe like a fresh haircut and dimensional color!

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adding pieces to your autumn wardrobe. Other colors that can add some punch are true red and green.

Make sure you are also updating your accessory wardrobe.

Accessories are another great way to add color to your wardrobe without breaking the bank. Try incorporating bracelets or earrings in a bright

5. BAD BROWS: Someone will notice if they are over-plucked or have gone untouched for the past 10 years.

6. LIP LINER WITH LIPSTICK: Consider what happens if the lipstick disappears, but the liner doesn’t.

7. FOUNDATION: It’s supposed to EVEN OUT your skin tones, Goofy, not cover everything up.

8. WHITE NECK: It deserves a little foundation, too.

9. CHECK IT TWICE: Has it disappeared? Is it smeared?

10. WHAT ARE YOU WEARING?: An outfit MIGHT look good with your makeup in a music video, but chances are it won’t on the street.

sage will help open pores, prime follicles and raise stubs for a closer shave.

4. Use a sharp blade: Many men fail to discard shaving blades after four or five uses.

5. Avoid irritants: They can damage your skin and create microscopic swelling. Avoid anything that tingles, stings or numbs during or after shaving.

6. Post-trauma soothing: No alcohol! You need proven functional anti-inflammatory and pore-clearing ingredients.

7. For special occasions: First, shave with the grain with very light pressure. Second, reapply shaving cream and shave against the grain.

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QUESTION OLD HABITS- Creativity coach Katie Goodman, author of Improvisation for the Spirit, says if you find yourself grabbing your “fat pants” ask yourself, “Why?” Taking note of your thoughts and getting to the root of what’s behind them, is a crucial step toward trading in worn-out routines for desperately needed new ones, whether they involve dressing in a way that reflects the true you, or finding a job that makes you eager to get dressed or finally becoming serious about diet and exercise.

– Quick and Simple

– Costco Connection Westfield Student Wins Modeling Contest: MaKenzie Simons was recently selected as one of 14 lucky customers in Rack Room Shoes 2008 Annual ModelsWanted search. She entered the model search contest at the Village Park Plaza SIMONS store in Carmel.

Last month she was flown to Charlotte, NC, to participate in a photo shoot for Rack Room Shoes’ Back to School advertising campaign shot at The University of North Carolina.

“The manager at the Rack Room Shoes store asked me if I wanted to enter the contest, said Simons. “It sounded like fun so I did. I never thought I would get picked but I am glad I did, I had a great time!”

and is relatively easy to use.

Start this process by measuring your room. You will need to note the location of windows, doors and heat registers, as well as electrical and cable outlets. Measure the larger pieces of furniture.

If you don’t own the pieces yet, this tool will provide an idea of sizes that will work prior to making the purchase.

Next, identify the focal point in the room. It could be a fireplace, a window, or a television. If you plan to watch television in the room, the ideal distance between the set and the seating is three times the size of the screen. Therefore, if you’re watching a 32-inch screen, place your chair 96 inches away.

Place the largest pieces of furniture first so that they face the room’s focal point.

Chairs should be no more than eight feet apart to facilitate conversation.

Unless your room is especially small, avoid arranging furniture so it’s all pushed against the walls.

When arranging the furnishings, consider how the room is used and how many people will use it on a daily basis.

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room, which is usually the path between doorways.

Vary the size of furniture pieces throughout the room so your eyes move up and down as you scan the space.

Balance a large or tall item by placing another piece of similar scale across the room from it and avoid putting two tall pieces next to each other.

Finally, do me a favor. If you know Mike, please do not ask him about the pine trees!

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

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TEST-DRIVE A FLOOR PLAN- Create a room’s furniture layout by making a poor man’s floor plan says West Hollywood designer Kevin Kolanowski. Cut newspaper in the shapers of the furniture you’re considering, lay the pieces on the floor and walk around to see if the furniture fits and the room flows.

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number of years ago, I brought home three pine trees and had my husband Mike plant them exactly where I wanted them... at first. After a couple of days, I noticed that by moving the trees just three feet to the left, the view of the neighbor’s garage would be blocked.

Mike dug three more holes and moved the trees.

Today, placement of anything puts me at high risk for hearing the story of the six holes for three trees.

Vicky Earley Needless to say, furDesign niture in my home gets one chance at being moved or the story begins.

As a result, the computer has become my best friend when it comes to playing with room arrangement. I can move furniture all day long, and there are no hospital co-pays to worry about for back injuries.

One of my favorite room-arranging sites is compliments of an East Coast furniture retailer and can be accessed at www.jordans.com/roomplanner.asp This particular site does not require massive downloads

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REIS-NICHOLS RAISING MONEY FOR RED CROSS- ReisNichols Jewelers is donating all of the proceeds from its watch battery replacement program to the Red Cross.

Instead of charging customers for the batteries, Reis-Nichols replaces them for free and asks patrons to add $5 to the in-store donation box. The company then matches all donations and gives the proceeds to a local charity. Until Sept.

30, that charity is the Red Cross, in hopes that the money will help people piece their lives back together.

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MOSQUITO BOOM CAUSES CONCERN OVER HEARTWORM- A mosquito population explosion caused by recent Midwest flooding is a good reason for pets to be on heartworm medication this summer. Steve Thompson of Purdue University’s School of Veterinary Medicine said mosquitoes are a potential danger to cats, dogs and ferrets because they are susceptible to heartworm infection. If left untreated, heartworm can be fatal.

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BIRD FOOD YOU CAN MAKE BY YOURSELFCook Time: 1 hours Ingredients: • 1cup 15-bean soup mix • 1/4 cup hulled millet • one carrot • 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts Preparation: Soak beans in water overnight before cooking. Drain and rinse the beans and then place them in a pot of water along with the hulled millet.

Allow both to soak for an additional thirty minutes. While the beans and millet are soaking, Clean, peel and chop the carrot. Bring the pot of millet and beans to a boil and allow them to cook for thirty minutes. Add the carrot, and then cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Once the beans are done, drain the mixture and allow it to cool to room temperature. Garnish with the alfalfa sprouts and serve. Leftovers may be kept frozen for up to a week. Remember never to serve your bird raw or undercooked beans. Raw beans contain a chemical that can be toxic to your pet.

-www.about.com PETS HELP BOOST SEROTONINExperts at the University of Missourt say that stroking a furry friend boosts production of the mood-enhancing hormone serotonin. Good news for you and your pet.

–Quick and Simple

Who among us hasn’t smiled at the picture of the dog with his head hanging out the window, ears blowing in the wind?

As cute as this image may be, riding in a car can be quite dangerous for your pet and for you if you don’t take the proper precautions.

Have you ever thought about the hazards caused by an unrestrained dog during an accident? Dogs riding in the car essentially become projectiles when you abruptly hit the brakes for any reason. Hundreds of pounds of impact force can be exerted by an unrestrained dog risking injury to the dog or other occupants of the vehicle.

Also, unrestrained dogs can be a distraction as they jump freely in a vehicle.

The safest place in your vehicle for your dog is restrained in a back seat to avoid deploying front or side-impact air bags.

Pets of the Week Memphis

Memphis is a five-yearold male red and white English Coonhound.

Memphis is a big boy who is neutered and housetrained and is good with people of all ages, but he is not a fan of cats. Memphis arrived at the shelter when his previous owners decided they didn’t want him anymore.

He wants to find a loving family with a big fenced-in back yard where he can run and stretch his long legs. Memphis qualifies for our P.A.W.S. Program –Partnering Animals With Seniors. If you are age 55 or older, please contact the shelter to find out how you can adopt Memphis for a reduced fee.

Kia

Kia is a five-year-old female black and white DSH. Kia is a social girl, and she loves attention.

She is spayed, litter box trained, and she is good with other cats. On July 31st, Kia will have been at the shelter for one year, an anniversary she really hoped she wouldn’t have to reach. Kia also qualifies for our P.A.W.S. Program.

Consider the following items when choosing a restraint system: • The system should have wide straps lined with sheep skin.

• It should be snug enough that your dog cannot slip out of it, yet loose enough as to not create pressure areas on the dog’s skin.

• There should be sturdy buckles on the restraint. Look for manufacturers that have conducted impact studies, such as the Westfield-based seat belt company, IMMI. • Pet barriers restrict the movement of your dog(s) from the back to the front seats; though they reduce driver distraction, they do not provide all the benefits of a restraining system.

• Pet carriers are secured to the car’s belt system; if improperly secured, they can also become a dangerous projectile during a collision.

Buckling up when we get in the car is automatic for most of us; it’s the law.

Buckling up your pet when you go for a ride makes good sense as well.

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and all the towels are folded on the rack.

Gee, maybe you are walking in you sleep.”

“Mary Ellen, do you really think it’s possible that I get up in the middle of the night and walk around the house and don’t remember?”

“Of course, it’s possible. You don’t remember a lot of things.”

“Like…?”

“Like last week you thought you took the garbage out to the curb, but the stench from the garage says otherwise; you swore

you had covered the lawn chairs before it rained, but that big stain on the seat of your pants is evidence to the contrary.

And you were 100 percent convinced you had watered my plants when I was out of town, but look at them.”

“Oh, please, those flowers on the mantel look exactly the way they did the day you left.”

“Yes, Dick, those are silk flowers.”

Last night I decided to put sticky notes around the house so if I were sleepwalking,

I could jot down what I did and maybe it would jog my memory. In the morning, I discovered that I had gotten into the fridge and polished off the remainder of my wife’s homemade chicken cacciatore.

I’m glad I made a note of that.

Sometimes I forget what a good cook she is.

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

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Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Web Sites: AMAZON, EBAY, GOOGLE, MYSPACE, YAHOO, YOUTUBE; Brands: CHANEL, DKNY, FENDI, PRADA, VERSACE; Governors: BAYH, BOWEN, DANIELS, ORR; Stars: BERTINELLI, FRANKLIN, PHILLIPS; Tools: HOE, RAKE; Street: WASHINGTON

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henever I pick up the newspaper, I find medical news contrary to something I had previously thought.

It’s just a matter of time, for example, before we discover that those deep-fried Oreos are an excellent source of anti-oxidants and a possible preventative for heart disease. I know the news is coming, but please, I am begging the New England Journal of Medicine to release the research before the State Fair begins.

Now some more perplexing mediDick Wolfsie Humor cal news for me to digest. I read the other day that the sleeping pill I take may not be effective in getting me a better night’s rest, but may, in fact, have an amnesia effect. In other words, I may be up all night pounding the pillows, tossing and turning, but when I awaken the next morning, I don’t remember having trouble falling asleep. Just what I need: something else to keep me up all night.

The more I thought about this, the crazier it made me. I then read about the side effects of the drug and the label said that some patients who take the prescription may actually sleepwalk as well, which means I could be wandering throughout the house getting in all sorts of trouble, then in the morning not remembering anything.

I experienced this in college on occasion. You know, up all night cramming for a test, then not recalling a thing the next morning. (And I was drug free.)

Maybe it runs in the family. My younger brother used to be a sleepwalker. He’d actually get up in the middle of the night and grab a rod and reel from the garage, then walk out the front door at three in the morning. My mother wanted to call the doctor, but my father said we needed the fish.

I asked my wife if she had noticed anything odd over the past several weeks, anything out of the ordinary. “Well, I can’t figure out why we’re always out of cat food.”

That scared the heck out of me.

Especially since I’ve gained a few pounds the last month or so. “Anything else, Mary Ellen?”

“Well, let’s see, I notice now in the morning that your bathroom is spotless.

All your pill bottles are back in the cabinet. Your toothpaste tube has its cap on it

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WALKways can speak volumes

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hat does your driveway boring: leave the present sidewalk, and entry sidewalk say about open it up. Cause the entry off the drivehow you live? way to be enlarged by either adding conIs it open and inviting? crete sections to mimic the present shape Does it offer a sense of and size of the others, or add a brick paver arrival and grace for guests with an expanedge along the entire perimeter along with sive entry point and cool landthe stair-stepped or curved adscaping adding to the drama? dition at the entry. Want to Probably not. cause more of a stir? Eat into Like most of normal subthe driveway with the same maurbia, sidewalk entries off the terial. Wow! driveway are rather constrictSuddenly, your home is ing. It’s usually a predictable completely different than the 30” to 36” wide and a boring masses’. Guests will enjoy straight shot to the front door. stepping out of their SUVs Even in some of Carmel’s preand onto the now elegant and mier neighborhoods, escaping custom entry. It sets the stage this design hiccup is not likely. and the mood for the transition Direct, efficient and utilitarian to the front door through the describes most. landscaped beds tastefully weavFortunately, there are alterna- Randy Sorrell ing about the walk where sometives. The most obvious, yet thing is always in bloom.

Landscaping seldom-employed solution is So it’s time to step it up. We to completely remove the walk live in the most family-friendly and replace it with an updated welcoming county in the nation, according to Forbes design using brick pavers or blue stone. magazine. Let’s make our entries the Concrete even works when employed same. properly with a broom finish surface and Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS tooled joints and eventually takes on cut

by NatureWorks+, a Carmel landscape, design limestone characteristics. These are all and remodeling firm. He may be reached at great solutions, but may exceed our newly 317.679.2565, randy @choosesurroundings. restrictive budgets. com or www.choosesurroundings.com.

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09:22:47 a.m., suspicious activity, East 111th St / North Meridian Street 09:53:49 a.m., animal complaint, 598 W Carmel Drive 10:38:12 a.m., investigation, 10750 Hazel Dell Parkway 10:56:28 a.m., accident property damage, West Carmel Drive / North Meridian Street 11:32:30 a.m., theft, 4100 E 96th St 12:49:29, civil dispute, 466 Ash Drive 12:50:56, alarm burglar, 1879 Broughton St 13:15:37, alarm burglar, 5781 Opus Drive 14:03:26, theft, 410 W Carmel Drive 13:49:57, investigation, East 111th St / Pennsylvania Street 13:41:37, investigation, East 106th St / State Road 431 North 14:07:01, accident property damage, West 106th St / North Meridian Street 13:41:53, investigation, East 106th St / State Road 431 North 15:34:24, juvenile complaint, 14330 Whitworth Drive

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