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WILSON: HELPFUL TIPS FOR THE MOTHER / P5

CARMEL SCHOOL USES iPODS AS TEACHING TOOL / P11

EXPOSING ‘SPEED UP YOUR COMPUTER ADS’ / P29

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Close Quarters Carmel Clay Schools prepare to redistrict to handle school population imbalance / P9 photo by j.frey photography

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It is our position that organized government is essential to a civilized world. The difficult part of the equation is determining how much government is simply too much government. We believe that the current level of government may be pushing those boundaries. With many of us suffering under the worst economic conditions since the stock market crash in 1929, we are concerned with the largess of many elected officials.

Both major political parties seem addicted to following polls and chasing fringe voters. It becomes increasingly difficult to determine which party supports thoughtful taxation and only necessary regulation on business, from the party which chooses a path of attempting to spend all the way to prosperity.

We consider that the long term solution to the current government is a system that allows, and encourages, alternative parties. For this to happen it is necessary to get special interests out of politics. With the Internet, and other methods of communications available today it is increasingly easy for candidates to work to get their positions to voters. Just give us the facts and let us decide which candidate has the best approach. Then maybe union and corporate dollars can stay home.

Praise for 'Prairie'

It is our position that Conner Prairie Interactive History Park should be applauded for its commitment to Hamilton County and Indiana. Bringing both entertainment and learning to people of all ages, Conner Prairie continues to seek new and exciting ways to grow.

The Park, which provides 80 full time and more than 250 part time jobs, has increased attendance by 9 percent this year alone. No doubt thanks to innovative programming that helps put us in the shoes, homes, and lives of individuals from Indiana history. This fall, Conner Prairie brings us Halloween treats with the Headless Horseman from “Sleepy Hallow”, ghost stories and rumors of the Hessian soldier, who still wanders the town looking for his missing head.

Other programs include Marsh Symphony on the Prairie, which hosted a record attendance of 112,000 people this past summer. Conner Prairie has opportunities for residents of all ages, whether for education and good fun. We should all go and enjoy the experience at 13400 Allisonville Road in Fishers. For specific details on programming, visit www.connerprairie. org. You’ll be glad you did.

The views in these editorials are of reader participants. They do not represent those of Current Publishing ownership and management.

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you.

In Idaho, it is illegal to ride a merry-go-round on Sundays.

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution.

ARTICLE 1.

Bill of Rights.

Section 29. No person shall be convicted of treason, except on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or upon his confession in open court.

Section 30. No conviction shall work corruption of blood, or forfeiture of estate.

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Section 31. No law shall restrain any of the inhabitants of the State from assembling together in a peaceable manner, to consult for their common good; nor from instructing their representatives; nor from applying to the General Assembly for redress of grievances.

Section 32. The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State.

Section 33. The military shall be kept in strict subordination to the civil power.

Section 34. No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner; nor, in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

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From the backshop OK, this time we REALLY mean it Today is a special day at Current Publishing. As you read this prose, our wonderfully revised Web sites for all our publications, which may be accessed at www.youarecurrent.com, have been redeployed and are ready for you to use. The truth of the matter is – and with all due respect and apologies to our former Web site developers – we publish newspapers. We didn’t really “get” Web sites … until our new developer, Fat Atom, gave us a figurative slap right between the eyes.

Truly – and rightfully - it was a slap at us, not at those who preceded Fat Atom as our Web specialists. We deserved it. So we got current, so to speak, and took a few lessons – enough to be semi-dangerous at this virtual stuff – and we made getting it correct for YOU a priority. So, starting today, our sites are going to be more navigable, more interactive and more immediate, and you’ll notice a different look and feel. In addition, we now have a smart-phone app that makes it possible for you to read Current wherever you are and whenever you want. (Elsewhere in these pages, there are instructions about that and how to navigate the site.) We invite you to use it all and make it work for you. Please

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg also feel free to present us with submissions directly from the site you choose to use. In all seriousness, though, just as our 100-percent penetration newspapers have evolved over time, so, too, has our online presence.

Did it take us too long to get to this point?

It certainly did. But, in our case, this is “better late than never.” Ten years after the fact, we’ve been dragged into the 21st century.

Now, if we can figure how they get those rolls of newsprint into everyone’s computer, we’ll have this technology thing licked!

Killing me softly

Commentary

By Terry Anker Mickey’s Camp is a long-running retreat for civic leaders and business people sponsored by local philanthropist and businessman, Mickey Mauer. One of the many reasons to attend Mickey’s Camp is an opportunity to participate in a Police Training Exercise. Essentially an elaborate videogame, the exercise puts a person in front of a 12 foot video screen with a firearm, which has been rigged electronically to interact with activities on the display. An operator of the device then selects from an array of computergenerated circumstances that posit actors portraying scenes.

For example, a student might find themselves as an off-duty police officer in a bank lobby when an armed robbery commences. Based upon one’s actions, both verbal and physical, the operator of the device directs preprogrammed video responses back to the learner. The intent is to teach you how to react quickly and under pressure.

Finding yourself in a darkened room, holding a handgun, while reacting to the situation play-

ing out on the screen raises scores of ‘what-if ’ questions. Could I kill another person? Could I kill them if I believed myself or another to be in danger? If I chose to fire, what if I killed a bystander? What if I chose not to shoot and the bad guy kills me or others?

Experiencing the exercise, and watching many others participate, I’ve learned that seemingly similar individuals react in entirely different ways. Some may refuse to fire and are shot by the video game criminal. Others act too quickly, perhaps killing someone who would otherwise have surrendered or striking innocent bystanders. Some fire a single bullet while others empty a clip.

Ultimately one learns a lesson of balance, restraint and a willingness to act. It’s not as easy as it looks.

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

Experiencing the exercise, and watching many others participate, I’ve learned that seemingly similar individuals react in entirely different ways.

READERS’ VIEWS Roundabouts take a toll on tires Editor, While the roundabouts in Carmel have saved our breaks and helped traffic during non-rush hour situations, a new side effect has appeared: balding tires.

I took my car into Tires Plus on Range Line Road to check on a tire that was losing air and the technicians could not believe what they saw. The treads on the middle of my tires were in good condition, but the outer edges of the tires, sometimes called the shoulder, were worn down to a dangerous point. They told me that this kind of condition is usually associated with bad alignments in the car, but when they tested it, my car’s alignment was normal. I live near Springmill Road where roundabouts were installed years ago. It takes me three roundabouts to get to Meridian and five roundabouts to get to Indianapolis straight down Springmill Road. So, my tires take a beating on the roundabouts.

I would like to warn Carmel drivers to not only watch the treads of their tires, but to also watch the outer edges as this is where the roundabouts are taking their toll.

Rotating the tires is also more crucial than ever before in helping to extend the life of your tires. To the city engineers, is there a way to build the roundabouts so they take less of a toll on our tires and prematurely wear them out? Maybe the roundabouts could be banked a little like at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Hal Levine, 46032

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Do more research before sharing views Editor, I was infuriated by your recent article on the Carmel Clay Schools teacher contract settlement (“Finally, the CCS contract saga ends,” published Aug. 17). Clearly you know nothing about people employed in the field of education and unions. You wrote your article as if all unions are created equal, which, of course, they are not. You completely trivialized all of the people who have been trusted with the education, care, and safety of children. First, you refer only to teachers “getting back to focusing solely on their jobs,” when in fact there are many more of us in the field of education who take part in providing services for these children. Secondly, you mention the “greatest school system in the state.” I ask you, if this is the greatest school system in the state, which, incidentally,

is the reason I moved to Carmel from out of state, then why are the salary increases settled upon lower than the state average? In other professions employees are paid based upon their performance.

Might this seem unfair to those who are providing services for the children who are our future? Perhaps those in education would like their salaries to reflect their performance, as opposed to reflecting the performance of their students. Thirdly, you mention being “hard-pressed to find better benefited employees in this nation.”

As an employee of Carmel Clay Schools, with a husband who is employed elsewhere, I can tell you for a fact that the benefits offered to me were not better and they were more expensive. Perhaps you should have done more research before sharing your views.

Whitney Murray, 46032

Fiscal conservatism isn’t being practiced Editor, The recent editorial by Current chastising the federal fiscal situation ignores issues of taxation, and spending by Mayor Jim Brainard. Do the Current’s editors not deem it important to discuss the monetary problems in our city that is causing a growing financial quagmire?

The recent disclosure that the mayor’s budget has a $9 millionplus operating deficit, more less a Palladium foundation being subsidized with residential property taxes, is undoubtedly due to the excessive spending and borrowing that has been the case over the last five years. Nor does the Current concede that the city tax rate

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has increased by nearly 35 percent, together with a 1 percent sales tax and 1 percent food and beverage tax in that same period. These actions were initiated despite representations by the mayor of his low tax posture. The governor’s tax relief has masked the tax costs of Carmel’s property owners.

When a city can double its debt to a range of $800 million plus in just four short years, inclusive of interest, have a consistently increasing tax rate with coincidental unabated spending, then the mayor or the Current cannot wave flags that here in Carmel fiscal conservatism is being practiced.

Marnin Spigelman, 46032

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DISPATCHES » Volunteer at arts center - The Center for the Performing Arts is offering three public informational meetings Oct. 12-14 to outline volunteer opportunities available to the general public.

Volunteer openings include: ushers, coat check personnel, gift shop staff and tour guides. The center estimates that it will recruit 200-300 volunteers for the inaugural season. The informational sessions will be in Banquet Rooms B and C at the Monon Community Center, 1235 Central Park East, Carmel. Dates: Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m.; Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call General Manager Doug Tatum at 660-3386. » Free meal – King of Glory Lutheran Church invites the community to its night including a free meal and fellowship every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church, 2201 E. 106th Street. For more information, call 846-1555. » Veteran’s Day contest – The city of Carmel is inviting all students in Carmel to participate in this year’s annual Veterans Day Poster and Essay Contest. The theme for both contests is “defending freedom,” and entries are due at the city hall reception desk by 4 p.m. on Oct. 18.

Entries should be made to the attention of Nancy Heck. Only one 300-word essay and 12-inches-by-14-to-18-inches poster will be accepted per grade, per participating school. Winners will be recognized at the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 10. » OLMC breaks ground - A Groundbreaking ceremony for a new Matthew 25 Center building was scheduled to occur last Saturday on the campus of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Providing a multitude of free services to thousands of people in need in Hamilton County, the Matthew 25 Center is home to two organizations; the Merciful H.E.L.P. Center, which conducts 21 different outreach service ministries, including Hamilton County’s largest food pantry; and the Trinity Free Clinic for the uninsured.

Helpful tips for the mother

COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson This summer was a bit crazy for the Wilson clan. We sold our home of nine years and lived with the in-laws for three months, then moved into a new house the week before I went back to work fulltime. I did the best I could, but I think it’s safe to say I won’t be winning Mother of the Year.

Despite the madness and noticeable absence of home cooked meals though, I did manage a few small mommy successes. Here they are.

1. Removing Gak: The Easter Bunny inconsiderately brought my kids Gak, a gooey substance made from what I’m sure is radioactive slime. When the stuff comes in contact with cloth, it sticks like tar on feathers. Washing failed, hand-picking failed, even peanut butter was a no-go.

Guess what finally worked. Vinegar! If you set the contaminated article in a bowl of vinegar, the Gak scrapes out easily.

Woo-hoo!

2. Soccer Smelliness: Our mud room use to stink like an NFL jock hamper thanks to a

constant influx of sweaty shin guards and cleats. No longer, because a fellow mom turned me on to the use of deodorant.

Now our kids spray their equipment after each use with Right Guard, and we enjoy a clean, powder-fresh scent year round.

3. Cold Lunches: I use to buy the refreezable ice packs to refrigerate my kids’ lunches, but my so called Honor Roll students would inevitably toss them in the garbage can with their used straws and trash. Now I simply freeze their juice boxes! They stay cold long enough to keep the yogurt from spoiling but are (mostly) defrosted by meal time. Yes, thank you, I am brilliant.

4. Kitty Stench: We have one cat, amazingly a still alive cat, whose litter box would begin smelling after only a day or two.

About a month ago, I accidently purchased multi-cat litter. It was a good five days before the odor became unbearable.

Sold! Now I actually have the time to revel in the drastic reduction of my kitty poop scooping duties.

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Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist.

You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

If you empty your trap and replace the piece of decaying peach or apple nightly, and, of course, remove the original source of the flies (read: start doing your dishes on a regular basis), you’ll be bug-free in no time.

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5. Fruit Flies: We recently suffered a major infestation of these annoyingly prolific beasts. I tried every possible method of destruction known to the Internet and actually found one that works! Place some fruit in a bowl, cover with Saran Wrap, and poke holes in the top with a fork. The flies, drawn to the smell of the rotting fruit, wiggle their ways under the wrap, but can’t get back out. Suckers! If you empty your trap and replace the piece of decaying peach or apple nightly, and, of course, remove the original source of the flies (read: start doing your dishes on a regular basis), you’ll be bug-free in no time.

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Busby Eye Care hosted an evening of shopping, wine and eye makeovers Sept. 22 during its girls’ night out. After giving a fun evening to women in the community, Busby will next be giving something much more valuable. Busby is taking the World Sight Day Challenge to help give sight to people in developing countries. On World Sight Day, Oct. 14, Dr. Kathleen Busby and Dr. Erin Buck will donate half of their eye exam fees to help provide eye exams and glasses to children in developing countries who can’t see well enough to learn at school and adults who can’t see well enough to provide for their families. Optometry Giving Sight, the organizer of the World Sight Day Challenge, aims to have committed $4 million dollars to help provide eye exams and glasses to millions of people in need by the end of 2010. Just $5 can provide an eye examination and a pair of glasses for someone in a developing country. Busby and Buck invite their patients to make a donation at Busby Eye Care through Oct. 14.

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Current in Carmel Last week Fishers attorney Greg Purvis officially asked Hamilton County Prosecutor Sonia Leerkamp to look into the actions of Republican secretary of state nominee Charlie White.

White recently resigned from his position on the Fishers Town Council after admitting that he moved outside his district. Purvis requested that a Grand Jury be convened and a special prosecutor be assigned to investigate White’s actions, claiming that he believes evidence suggests White committed a Class D felony by knowingly voting in the wrong precinct.

As of press time, White had indicated he will repay more than $7,000 he was paid while on the council after his move but is still a candidate for secretary of state, the highest office in Indiana which enforces election law.

“I can appreciate that given Mr. White’s position as a leader of your political party… it might leave you or your successor in an awkward position and leave you open to criticism,” Purvis wrote to Leerkamp. “Therefore, I urge you to consent to the appointment of a special prosecutor from outside Hamilton County to handle this matter.”

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City Ordiances Current will frequently provide a different city ordinance to help familiarize readers with the laws in their city.

6-45 Curfew regulations (a)It is a curfew violation and a violation of this code for a child 15, 16, or 17 years of age to be in a public place: (1)Between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Saturday or Sunday; (2) After 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday; or (3) Before 5:00 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. (b) It is a curfew violation for a child under 15 years of age to be in a public place after 11:00 p.m. or before 5 a.m. on any day. (c) This section does not apply to a child who is: (1) Accompanied by his parent, guardian, or custodian; (2) Accompanied by an adult specified by his parent, guardian, or custodian; or (3) Participating in, going to, or returning from lawful employment, or a school sanctioned activity, or a religious event.

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Homecoming hype COMMENTARY

By Samantha Volpe Last week was Carmel High School’s version of a holiday, Homecoming Week. It’s the most thrilling, exciting, spirited time of the school year. Throughout the week, Spirit days get students to participate in dressing up to help earn points for their class. This year, dress-up days were things like country western day or pajama day. Teachers show a side of them that is slightly more fun, by maybe giving less homework, or dressing along with the spirit days.

But most of all we all wait for, Friday: it is blue and gold day, a day of sheer school spirit chaos. Students go to extraordinary lengths to show their Greyhound pride. The hallways are filled with the drum line’s beats during passing periods, where students are often dancing and having fun. Classes are cut shorter, and if you have a cool teacher, you don’t do anything too difficult. Music is played on the loud speakers between classes. Football players, cheerleaders, drama students, CHS music programs, Homecoming Court and more, are let out early for the traditional parade. The parade route al-

ways passes of Carmel Elementary, lining Main Street. Not much longer after that, remaining students are released to the stadium stands to see the tricycle race finals, dance team and the parade participants circle the track.

Carmel High School has continued the Homecoming activities for decades. Although there were minor changes every year, (this year’s adjustments included a new parade route and the time we were released from class), the tradition was carried on. Students still enjoyed the classic Carmel High School experience and got hyped for the dance on Saturday. It’s experiences like this one that really make me enjoy my time at Carmel High School, and this homecoming, my last, will be one I’ll certainly remember.

Now that that week is over, and we’re back to the regular schedule, I’ll just have to do with the senioritis and homework.

Samantha Volpe is a senior at Carmel High School graduating in December and an intern with Current Publishing. You can reach her via e-mail at info@ currentincarmel.com.

It’s experiences like this one that really make me enjoy my time at Carmel High School.

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Evenets at Community North

Pink Lights Shine on Clarian North Hospital When: Oct. 1, 2010 to Oct. 31, 2010, Pink solar lights will light up Clarian North’s campus in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month Where: Clarian North Medical Center, 11700 N Meridian St., Carmel, IN Getting involved: A $5 donation will supply a pink light; all donations will benefit Indiana Women in Need (I.W.I.N.). Those looking to donate can do so at www.IWINfoundation.org.

Additional Information: The restaurant in Clarian North, Atrio, will serve pink-themed desserts throughout October, and the normal blue surgical gloves will be replaced by pink ones. Water in the fountains at Clarian North will be turned a shade of pink in recognition.

Men: According to the American Cancer Society, 1,970 men in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010 “Many men are affected by

Health Screenings and breast cancer awareness information When: Oct. 30, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Four area Kroger supermarkets, including the Fishers, Greenwood, and County Line Rd. sites Additional Information: Community North is working with Susan G. Komen for the Cure towards this day, and free Mammo Pads will be distributed at participating Kroger locations.

Think Pink Campaign When: The entire month of October Where: Community Hospital North, 7150 Clearvista Drive, Indianapolis, IN

Additional Information: For the entire month, the gallery of Community will be decorated in pink, and there will be an information table distributing literature on mammograms and self-breast exams. Additionally, a pink Schwinn bicycle will be raffled and a hand-made quilt auctioned off. Pink cupcakes will be served in the hospital’s cafeteria during the month, with proceeds going to breast cancer research.

“I believe that (Breast Cancer Awareness month) is very important because early detection can save lives and make a huge difference in the outcome of breast cancer survivors.

We take every opportunity to get out and educate the public of early detection,” Claudia Davis, Breast Health Navigator at Community North Hospital, said

the breast cancer that touches the lives of their mothers, wives, sisters and daughters. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, men and women alike are invited to purchase pink solar lights that will be placed outside of Clarian North in dedication to their family and friends who have been affected by breast cancer,” Joy Davis, Senior Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator for Clarian North, said 2010 estimates: The American Cancer Society predicts that 210,000 Americans will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. Almost everyone knows a person whose life has been touched by breast cancer in one way or another. It is a prevalent disease that continues to thrive. Awareness about breast cancer is important so that both women and men will learn to watch for early signs of the disease and can take the needed steps to have it diagnosed and treated quickly for the best possible outcome,” Davis said.

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Saks Fifth Avenue’s Key to the Cure When: Oct. 29, 2010 with a Charity Shopping Weekend Oct. 21 to Oct. 24, 2010, where 2 percent of all sales made at the Saks Fifth Avenue at Keystone at the Crossing will go to St.Vincent. The Key to the Cure Event will this year be a cocktail dinner and auction benefitting St.Vincent’s patient navigation program Where: Saks Fifth Avenue at Keystone at the Crossing Getting involved: Reservations are to be made with Ann Hall at the St.Vincent Foundation; contact her at aehall@stvincent.org.

Additional Information: Key to the Cure will feature dinner and a fashion show. All of the proceeds from the sale of Donna Karan’s limited edition t-shirt will benefit St.Vincent.

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Close Quarters Carmel Clay Schools prepare to redistrict to handle school population imbalance

By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Carmel Some student’s in Carmel schools will be packing their backpacks and heading for a new school next fall.

Major residential development on the west side of Carmel and uneven population growth has left Carmel Clay Schools lopsided, and for the fourth time since 2003, the township has started the process of redistricting elementary, and potentially middle school, boundaries.

“We redistrict based on need, and only at that point,” said Director of Student Services and member of the Redistricting Administration Team, Steve Dillon. “Our plan this year, we hope, will help to eliminate some of the emotional impact of redistricting.”

Though redistricting will ultimately end with the rearrangement of students and teachers to balance the school populations across the district, the biggest change this year according to officials involved is a commitment to transparency and openness throughout the process.

“We really want to utilize the strength of our stakeholders,” said school board president Tricia Hackett. “Our objective is really to use our parent strength, because they know their school communities. They know their children, their PTOs, their neighborhood perspective. It’s hard from them to be objective, so we wanted to know how to utilize them best.”

The result is a variety of changes aimed at opening the process for discussion through Parent Advisory Councils representing each school. In past years, parents served on the redistricting committee, acting as mapmakers and trying to balance the good of the district, with their neighbors and children’s needs something that often found them in the middle, according to Hackett.

Rather than continue the earlier model, the school board and

No Kids? It Still Affects You “I think we have a quality school system. And good schools attract businesses and people here. The same goal ultimately what is best for the kids, and what is best for the schools.”

Miriam Dent, Carmel mother and study committee member

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School Crowding by the Numbers Elementary School

Capacity

Current Enrollment

Difference

Carmel*

530

553

+23

Cherry Tree

700

525

-175

College Wood*

775

786

+11

Forest Dale

775

650

-125

Mohawk Trails

675

556

-119

Orchard Park

700

674

-26

Prairie Trace

750

688

-62

Smoky Row

725

683

-42

Towne Meadow*

750

701

-49

West Clay*

725

775

+25

Woodbrook

750

606

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*Indicates no available classroom space -Data from Carmel Clay Schools administration turned to a study committee. Formed in the fall of 2009, the Redistricting Study Committee was designed to respond to complaints and difficulties and make recommendations for future plans.

“Education and openness were really our priorities,” said Carmel mother and member of the study committee, Miriam Dant.

“We wanted to educate the school board about what the community thought about redistricting and really help openness and transparency.”

Introductory meetings, the use of Facebook and Twitter, and frequent contact with the Parent Advisory Council’s throughout the process are all intended to increase the lines of communication, and solve the major complaints from previous redistricting years.

Comparing Carmel & Expenses “Though our situation is not necessarily typical of Carmel,” said Dr. James Mervilde of MSD Washington Township, “the lesson we really learned was that in just a couple of years of unex-

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Carmel schools however have reached the point where the little shifts won’t work and complete redistricting needs to occur again.

Compared with other area districts, Carmel Clay Schools’ process is similar. Noblesville Schools and MSD Washington Township both use in house teams to redistrict, rather than solicit an expensive consultant, and Noblesville includes parents in the actual mapping of districts.

“It’s hard to put a price tag on the process,” said Dillon. “In the end it is all about balancing it out for efficient schools and a reduction overcrowding.”

Meeting Deadlines “Our goal is to reach the point where we have the best plan from a variety of inputs,” said Tricia Hackett. Hackett, Steve Dillon and Superintendent Dr. Jeff Swensson stressed the importance of feedback from parents that was constructive and offered positive changes.

“No one wants to move. We understand, but that is no help to us,” said Dillon. “If we don’t redistrict now the overcrowding on the west side is going to get worse.”

The plans drawn up this fall will be approved by the school board early next February to allow for plenty of time to implement the changes, a reason why the process is starting early and sticking to a schedule according to Dillon. Creating new bus routes, establishing school welcoming committees, relocating teacher’s based on need and notifying parents take months, and the district needs as much time as possible.

“We have excellent schools,” said Steve Dillon. “It’s hard to argue one is really better than the other. Our test scores are great, we have great teachers. No one is really punished in redistricting.”

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‘Night with the Stars’ event rolls back time to support Janus

By Angela Daugherty Current in Carmel It’s time to get out your finest clothes and put on your dancing shoes – all for a good cause. Janus Developmental Services will host its annual fundraising event, “A Night with the Stars,” Oct. 23 at the Oak Hill Mansion, 5801 E. 116th St., Carmel.

The fundraiser helps with the many programs offered by Noblesville-based Janus (pronounced JAY-nus). The organization provides assistance to adults and children with disabilities allowing them to participate and contribute to the community. Janus offers opportunities for education, employment training, independent living and information to individuals and their families.

Janus’ Work Experience program offers individuals with developmental, physical and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to learn basic employment skills such as completing assignments, working with co-workers, and arriving to work on time. Businesses within the community provide work ranging from labeling mailings to assembling lighting brackets.

Other examples of work provided by com-

munity partners include assembly of diabetes testing equipment, collating and folding product brochures, community businesses play an integral role in the employment training process of the individual’s we serve. As a program partner, businesses benefit from a competitive and affordable labor force.

This year’s event theme will be set in a 40’s/ 50’s swanky nightclub atmosphere with dinner, dancing, and entertainment from the Starry Knights Big Band and the Sands Trio, a tribute to Sammy Davis, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin – three members of the infamous Rat Pack.

A cocktail reception from 6 to 6:45 p.m. offers a chance to meet and mingle with the stars. A “Rat Pack” dinner of prime rib, parmesan roasted red potatoes, julienned seasonal vegetables, assorted breads, tossed salad and turtle cheesecake for dessert will be served beginning at 6:45 p.m Cost for the event is $100 per ticket. Sponsorships for the event are available for $200 to $5,000. For questions or information regarding the event, tickets or sponsorships, please contact Heather at hkrisher@janus-inc.org or 773-878, ext. 105.

Janus offers opportunities for education, employment training, independent living Carmel school uses iPods as teaching tool

By Brandon Bowman Current in Carmel Prairie Trace Elementary School is using the iPod touch in a pilot program that promotes ideas about mobile learning and helps students become engaged in their schoolwork.

“We want to show people that the iPods are not toys. We’re trying to use them in a way that helps us educate students outside the four walls of the school,” Seth Hamilton, third grade teacher at Prairie Trace Elementary School said.

The school uses 18 iPods in the classroom.

The iPods are stored, charged, and synced from a single pushcart. In first-through-fifthgrade classrooms, students use the apps installed on the iPod to do exercises for English, social studies, and math.

“These are free Apps, so students and parents can continue to re-enforce what their child is learning at home,” Hamilton said.

In the future, Hamilton hopes that specially designed apps can be made to help with test preparation. “I’ve talked with some people from ISTEP who really want to see how they can get in on this business,” he said.

The iPods have been a big

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hit in the classroom. “We are moving. Using this as a motivator, it helps us get to what we need to do next. Students also seem engaged with the lesson when they’re using them. Once engaged with the material, students can retain the information faster,” Jennifer Marshall, first grade teacher at Prairie Trace Elementary School said.

When parents meet her in the classroom for the first time, they are taken back by some of the technology in the room. “I hang a Wii remote from the projector because I’ve found a way to use that in my lessons. Parents always ask me how they can do this stuff at home,” Marshall said. Marshall used the iPods with sentence structure, phonics, handwriting practice, and much more.

“Kids are brave with this kind of technology, and it really helps them be more applied in the classroom,” Marshall said.

The program cost Prairie Trace Elementary School $7,400, but Hamilton sees positive things happening with this program. To schedule a time to see the iPods in action or find out how you can help the school get more contact, Seth Hamilton at shamilto@ccs.k12.in.us.

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Listening to the folks gathered to show their appreciation, the lesson was coming clearly into focus. The way you live your life, day in and day out, will govern how people respond to you when the end is near. It is very clear to me, that because Ford gave so much of himself all of these years, that now, lots of people want to say thanks. They are determined to make sure Ford knows he made a difference in lives which society might otherwise ignore.

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By Jeff Worrell On a very regular occasion, I personally benefit from writing this column each week. When the subject of my column illuminates a life lesson and I am observant enough to realize it, I get better. I often receive some nugget of wise advice that I can use in my own life to become a better person. Such is the case this week as I share the lesson I learned from Ford Wilson.

Ford, longtime owner of Carmel Trophies, was a recent subject of my column a few months ago. His support of local charities, including Carmel Dads Club Special Sports Programs and his founding of the Challenger Soap Box Derby for physically and mentally disabled children, created many lasting memories over the years for a lot of kids. So, it was not surprising to me to learn that he is the recipient of the Hometown Hero Award, sponsored by Williams Comfort Air. This is an award that includes a cash award for the charity of his choice.

Normally, the award ceremony would be one of those big shindigs where everyone is all dressed up, but Ford received his award from his back porch. Present, were his family, lots of

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DISPATCHES » Fall book sale – The Friends of the Carmel Clay Public Library will hold their fall book sale at the library, Oct. 8-10.

Friends, or members, can shop Thursday before the public from 6 to 8 p.m. More than 30,000 items will be available for purchase. Proceeds from this sale fund programs such as author visits, special children’s performers and more. » Facebook for business class – The Hamilton North Public Library will hold a class this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. during which Stacia Renbarger of Wildfire Communications leads a class on Facebook for business owners. The class will be $25, and is payable to the instructor at the time of class. Visit hnpl.lib.in.us for more information. » Midwest Academy Gala – Midwest Acadmeny, a nonprofit, one-of-a-kind private school in Carmel offering students a personalized teaching approach, will hold its second annual gala on Oct. 8 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Ritz Charles, 12156 North Meridian Street. The evening will include dinner as well as both live and silent auctions, and the proceeds will benefit the students of Midwest Academy. For more information or to make a reservation, call Margie Lebin at 843-9500.

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By Becky Kapsalis Back in my day we learned shorthand to expedite the letters our bosses needed to get the word of their businesses out to the public. The words used were fully said, but the transcription was written in shorthand. Thoughts were captured and exacted fully.

Today, it appears, everyone speaks and transcribes thoughts in quick-time, especially our kids. Even the political climate coerces us into shorthand conclusions, with little opportunity to look at the whole picture before coming to thought inducing decisions.

Are you a shorthand parent? Do you speak to your kids expecting instant cooperation and results? Do you respond to your kids in shorthand?

With our modern technology, as innovative as it is, are we shortchanging the lives of our kids in order to accommodate quick time lifestyles?

There's a line in the book “The Secret Life of Bees” which reminds me of this. “The hardest thing to do is to choose what matters.”

We need to think about this each and every time we respond to our children's needs. What matters more to our children? That the house be

spotless or they live with spotless values?

That we spend long hours working to make more money or that we spend long hours working to make them better people? That we tell them how to behave or that we role-model the behavior we want them to learn?

If you've chosen the latter of what matters in each of the above sentences, then you know this cannot be done in shorthand. Children are whole beings. They cannot be truncated or abbreviated. It takes years to develop a child into becoming a respectable and respected adult.

This modern age technology is stealing our thought provoking time from our kids. Shorthand disciplines result in short-term solutions causing long-term consequences, consequences that will prevent our kids from being able to choose what matters. What matters here, in treating the whole child, is to choose to give our children the time of their lives. Hugs!

You can contact Becky Kapsalis at becky@indyparenthelp.com or 317508-1667 for Parenting Classes.

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» Support the Ambassadors - Bowl with the Carmel High School Ambassadors on Sunday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m. at Woodland Bowl. Join the Ambassadors show choir for a fun afternoon of bowling, silent auction, and entertainment by this award-winning group. Your participation will help the Ambassadors raise funds for another successful show choir competition season. Please contact Mike Lynch at 965-4501 or mlynch1@indy.rr.com for more information. » Obama: longer school years needed - Barely into the new school year, President Barack Obama issued a tough-love message to students and teachers last Monday: Their year in the classroom should be longer, and poorly performing teachers should get out. American students are falling behind some of their foreign counterparts, especially in math and science, and that’s got to change, Obama said. U.S. schools through high school offer an average of 180 instruction days per year compared with an average of 196 days in countries with the best student achievement levels, including Japan, South Korea, Germany and New Zealand.

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Intention versus expression GRAMMAR LESSON

By Brandie Bohney I’m not a fan, in general, of intensifiers such as quite, really, or rather. In written work, they almost always function in the opposite way: rather than intensifying the adjective, they diminish it.

For example, quite gorgeous is a phrase recently used by mother. The problem is that gorgeous is a strong adjective by itself. Consider it compared to several synonyms: pretty, lovely, beautiful, attractive. Which one would a woman most like to be described? By itself gorgeous, is a solid, specific, weighty description.

But when you add a modifier such as quite, it takes a bit of the oomph out of the word you’re modifying with it. It’s an adverb sucker-punch.

Think about how the meaning of gorgeous changes in the following contractions: rather gorgeous (not gorgeous, but just sort of that way), really gorgeous (it sounds like the writer or speaker is trying too hard to make you believe something), pretty gorgeous (the double definition of pretty makes this one laughable).

When used to accentuate weaker words the change in meaning is much more subtle and therefore less offensive. Had Mom described the

woman as quite lovely, I probably wouldn’t have even noticed. It doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily a great idea to use such adverbs with weaker adjectives; it’s just less noticeable than with the stronger adjectives.

Bottom line: quite, really, rather, pretty, and their cohorts are nonspecific, and they take the specificity out of the adverbs they modify. They make the reference more vague, and in most cases, weaker. It’s better to choose a stronger word to begin with and leave the so-called intensifiers out of the mix. One strong word is almost always better than a string of weaker words trying to morph into something stronger.

It is important to remember that quite can be used to mean two different things as an adverb: it can mean rather, and it can mean completely.

When used to mean completely, its use is generally not disputed as weakening to whatever word it modifies: “She says she is ugly, but she is quite wrong.”

Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

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The college puzzle: putting the pieces together College planning

By Tanna Hanger Every puzzle has a common thread. It is basically putting easy or challenging pieces together in a logical order to come up with a preferred solution. Choosing the right college is very similar to a puzzle. It’s taking all the simple or complex pieces that are required and putting them together to make the best college choice.

What are some of the most important pieces of the college puzzle? There are certain selection criteria that admissions offices consider when looking at applications.

Grades, Grades, Grades - The importance of grades cannot be emphasized enough and can often create that first impression. Getting a good start during freshman year establishes a solid GPA to build upon during the sophomore and junior years in high school. Colleges will typically request the first three years of a high school transcript to determine an admission decision.

Upward Trend - Colleges want to see upward trends in grades on a transcript. It is important for students to maintain their solid GPA and improve upon it through high school.

Standardized Tests - Although the SAT and ACT are different tests, they both accomplish the same purpose. They serve as a possible guideline of performance in college, and help in comparing students from different educational backgrounds.

Students should consider taking both tests as they may perform better on one test over the other.

Course Selection - “Rigor with reality” is a phrase used by some colleges pertaining to course selection in high school. Colleges want to see students challenge themselves during high school, while at the same time protecting their GPA during the process. Do not lighten the load during senior year either as colleges take this into consideration.

Extra-Curricular Activities - Activities outside the classroom can be important for admissions and scholarships for colleges. Students do not have to be Super Teens, but instead be passionate and display leadership in their areas of interest.

Essays and Recommendations - College essays need to reveal something about students that cannot be gleaned from transcripts alone.

Essays should provide a glimpse into a student’s character. Colleges may also ask for recommendations from teachers or counselors.

Feeling overwhelmed yet? Take a deep breath, and remember that stress during this time is inevitable with many details to consider. Having a positive attitude and a willingness to tackle the various pieces of the college puzzle will help you face and embrace the college process.

Tanna Hanger is a college advisor at Carmel High School. The opinions expressed are her views and donot necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Carmel High School. Comments or questions can be sent to dsjpub@aol.com.

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DISPATCHES » Concert at Lambert’s – Lambert’s Lowrey Organ Center in Noblesville will celebrate its first anniversary Oct. 14 by bringing Lowrey musical artist Seth Rye for a pair of free concerts. Rye has over 30 albums to his credit and was named “Most popular entertainer” by Keyboard World Magazine. The concerts will be held at 573 Westfield Road in Noblesville at 1 and 6:30 p.m.

» October gardening tips – 1. Store beans in a moisture-proof, airtight container. Beans will stale and toughen over time even when stored properly. 2.

Onions and garlic: mature, dry-skinned bulbs like it cool and dry, so don't store them with apples or potatoes. Frenchbraided onions and garlic are handy and free to get some ventilation as well.

3. Squash don't like to be quite as cool as root crops do. If you have a coolish bedroom, stashing them under the bed works well. They like a temperature of about 50 to 65 degrees.

-www.almanac.com » Pérignon meets Warhol – With the release of these Andy Warhol tribute bottles, one visual icon – Dom Pérignon’s shield label – meets another. The late artist apparently had a fondness for the Dom, a beverage of choice on his excursions to Studio 54.

In his honor, LVMH decided to produce a variation on Dom Pérignon’s label for the first time since it appeared in 1921.

What they aren’t monkeying with is the wine inside: It’s the same lively, creamy, yellow-apple-and-toasted-nut-inflected 2002 vintage as in the olive-labeled bottles at the same price. Available for $150 at domperignon.com.

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The doors will open at 11 a.m. and the event will feature wearable art clothing hand painted by the Indiana Decorative Artists Association as well as original jewelry designed by Katherine Kemp.

Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for non-members and must be purchased on or before Oct.21. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, call 815-7000.

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Eurydice What: Sarah Ruhl’s contemporary twist on the legend of Orpheus When: Oct. 6-10; show times are 8 p.m. for Oct. 6-9 and 2 p.m. for Oct. 9-10 Where: Lilly Hall Studio Theatre 168, Butler University Cost: Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students Info: Call Carmel’s Amanda Lynn 940-9247 or Meyer, star of Butler e-mail theTheatre’s ‘Erydice’ atrereservations@butler.edu for tickets Details: Butler Theatre will open its 20102011 season with “Eurydice” starring Amanda Lynn Meyer of Carmel. Artists and composers have been inspired for centuries by the ancient Greek legend of Orpheus, who loved Eurydice so much that he followed her to the realm of the dead to bring her back. Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl tells the story, this time from Eurydice’s point of view.

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Xylitol: natural sweetener with added health benefits cinnamon cookies

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By Chef Ozzie With all of the sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners currently on the market, it can be quite confusing for people wanting to make informed decisions at the grocery store. This is especially true for people with diabetes.

A new natural sweetener is gaining momentum for its great taste and additional health benefits. Not only is it found in fruits and vegetables, but it is also naturally produced daily inside your own human body.

The sweetener goes by the name of xylitol and although you may not be aware of it, you’ve most likely been consuming xylitol for years.

German chemist Emil Fisher and French chemist M.G. Bertrand first discovered xylitol in the late 1800s. It was originally taken from birch trees, but is now produced mostly using corncobs.

Early on, xylitol was used mainly by people with diabetes. However, after further studies showed additional health benefits, xylitol began being produced on a much larger scale. Many sugar-free gum and mint manufacturers have used FDA-approved xylitol in their products since the 1970s, but the product is now found in several varieties of toothpaste, mouthwash and candy.

Studies have shown a number of xylitol-related health benefits: 40 percent fewer calories than sugar.

Has one of the lowest glycemic indices (valued at 7) of any sugar substitute currently available, meaning xylitol causes the least amount fluctuation in blood glucose and insulin levels in the body, reducing your risk of weight gain, heart disease and diabete Oral health advantages, such as reducing

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Servings: 32 cookies Per serving: 60 calories, 3 grams of total fat, 0 grams of sugar Ingredients • 1 cup IDEAL® No Calorie Sweetener • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened • 1 large egg • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • 11/2 cups all purpose flour • 11/2 teaspoon cinnamon • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 3 tablespoons IDEAL® No Calorie Sweetener • 2 teaspoons cinnamon Directions 1. In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup IDEAL® and butter; beat in egg and vanilla.

2. Sift together flour, 11/2 teaspoons cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Add to butter mixture and blend well until ball is formed.

3. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll into balls.

4. Shape dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter.

5. Mix 3 tablespoons of IDEAL® and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Roll balls in mixture.

6. Set cookies on lightly greased cookie sheets and press down until 1/4 inch thick.

7. Bake at 350° F for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

8. Cool slightly on pans, then remove to racks to cool completely. plaque, remineralizing tooth enamel and relieving dry mouth World Health Organization studies indicate xylitol may be an effective alternative to antibiotics.

Heartland Sweeteners uses xylitol as an ingredient in IDEAL® No Calorie Sweetener. Xylitol is combined with maltodextrin and sucralose, a high intensity sweetener. In my professional opinion, IDEAL® is the best tasting sweetener I’ve experienced.

IDEAL® measures cup for cup to sugar, a quality I consider to be very important. The easier we can make it for people to choose healthier food options, the better.

Because autumn is upon us, I’m including my recipe for delicious cinnamon cookies.

Chef Ozzie is a Carmel resident and Chef/Brand Ambassador for Heartland Sweeteners. You may e-mail him at chefozzie@hsweet. com. Find more recipes at www. idealsweet.com.

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Muldoon’s Irish Pub Where do you like to eat? “The Stacked Pickle.”

What do you like to eat there? “They have a burger with jalapeños (the “Burner”) that is pretty good.”

What else do you like about Stacked Pickle? “The environment’s pretty relaxed, pretty chill. And there are TVs everywhere.”

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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar

The first Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar opened in 1998. Since then, it’s won awards all over the country for outstanding food, wine and service.

Stylish, contemporary dining is the hallmark of Fleming’s. As the name implies, the menu features the finest in prime beef, augmented by a tempting variety of chops, seafood, chicken, generous salads, inventive side orders and indulgent desserts. The wine list, known as the Fleming’s 100, boasts some of the finest wines in the world, all available by the glass.

Though Fleming’s is perhaps better known for its signature steaks and prime burger bar, its seafood selection is extensive as well.

From its crab cake burger to its Australian lobster tails, Fleming’s offers a wide variety of seafood entrees to compliment its prime beef options.

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Don’t miss our fall event: “Pearls of Wisdom” Tuesday, October 19th, 5:00-7:00 pm Ingredients • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 teaspoons lime juice • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground dried chiles • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt • 1 pound boned salmon fillet (about 1 in. thick) • 1 large Garnet or Jewel sweet potato, peeled, quartered lengthwise, then sliced 1/4 inch thick • 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise, then sliced 1/3 inch thick • 1 red onion, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges • 1 fresh poblano chile, stemmed, seeded, and chopped • 6 whole-wheat flour tortillas (10 in. wide), warmed • Chopped cilantro, shredded cabbage, low-fat sour cream, and lime wedges Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 425°. Line two 12- by 15inch baking pans with aluminum foil.

2. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, ground dried chiles, and salt.

3. Rinse salmon and pat dry. Brush flesh side of salmon with 2 tablespoons of the limechile marinade. Set aside.

4. In a medium bowl, toss the sweet potato, zucchini, onion, and chile with the remaining marinade. Arrange vegetables in a single layer on the baking pans.

5. Roast vegetables for 10 minutes, then add salmon, skin side down, to one pan and return to oven. Continue roasting until potatoes are tender when pierced and salmon is opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part, 7 to 10 minutes.

6. Remove skin from salmon and slice fillet into six equal portions.

7. Spoon vegetable mixture equally onto warm tortillas. Top each with a piece of salmon and a little cilantro, cabbage, and sour cream.

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Letters between composers

The Great American Songbook represents arguably the best American songs of the 20th century.

The Michael Feinstein Foundation, which works to preserve items from this time period, will move to Carmel following the completion of the 1,600-seat Palladium concert hall. Until the hall’s grand opening in January 2011, Current will introduce you to a sampling of the items in this collection.

In addition to sheet music, photographs and recordings, the foundation also has an number of personal, signed letters between composers, like this one from Oscar Hammerstein to Hy Zaret and Lou Singer.

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The Little Mermaid

The Pyramid Players presentation of the stage adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale, “The Little Mermaid,” continues through Nov. 6 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. The production is 1 hour long without intermission. Children will have the opportunity to meet the after each show for pictures and autographs. Tickets are $12.50 and include a snack. Performances are at 10 a.m. on Fridays and at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays, except Oct. 8, 15 and 16.

For reservations, contact the box office at 317.872.9664 or visit the theater’s web site, www.beefandboards.com.

Camelot

It’s the final week at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre for “Camelot,” based on the T.H. White Arthurian fantasy novel “The Once and Future King. Tickets range from $35 to $58. Price includes a buffet, with a fruit and salad bar, unlimited coffee, tea and lemonade.

For reservations and show times, call the box office at 317.872.9664 or visit www. beefandboards.com. The theater is located at 9301 N. Michigan Road on the northwest side of Indianapolis, about a 30-minute drive from downtown Noblesville.

Holes

The Indianapolis Repertory Theatre (IRT) opened its 38th season by bringing the awardwinning book and hit movie “Holes” to the theater stage. HOLES is the story of Stanley Yelnats, a good kid who doesn't quite fit in.

Stanley is found guilty of a crime he didn’t commit and sent to a juvenile detention facility in the middle of the Texas desert. The show runs through Nov. 6 and tickets range from $39 to $59. For more information or tickets, visit www.irtlive.com.

Schoolhouse Rock

Indianapolis Children’s Theatre will revive its wildly successful production of”Schoolhouse Rock Live!” a staged adaptation of the ABC cartoon series, “Schoolhouse Rock!” Performances for school groups are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 11 through Friday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. daily. All performances are open to the public, including two shows on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children and $ for school groups. Purchase tickets at www.civictheatre.org.

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There will be a costume contest according to age beginning at 7:30 p.m. Hayrides begin at 6 p.m. The event is organized and sponsored by the Hamilton County 4-H Junior Leaders.

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DISPATCHES » Free design seminar – Case Handyman and Remodeling will host a free kitchen and bath remodeling seminar this Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at our design center, 108 West Carmel Drive, Carmel. Register by calling 8462600. Those unable to attend the October seminar can attend the one scheduled for Saturday, November 20, at the same time and location. » Mitsch to move to IDC –Mitsch Design will soon occupy an approximately 2,800-square-foot space on the second level of the Indiana Design Center. The new Mitsch Design location is anticipated to open in November 2010.

Mitsch is a 21-year-old commercial design firm known for providing quality design solutions that support and enhance clients’ businesses. Services range from architectural, interior design, furniture procurement, and move management. The firm also assists companies with brand development. » Best scent for an interview – For men, a citrus-based fragrance is the best option for a job interview. Citrus molecules are so light that they can be used only as top notes – the first thing you smell when you smell a cologne.

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By Vicky Earley This question arrives at my door almost daily: “Should I reupholster my existing furniture or purchase new?” The answer is always a definitive, yes and no!

The answer is a decisive yes when the piece in consideration is an antique in good condition or a family piece with sentimental qualities.

The answer is an unequivocal no when the furnishing is from a chain store that excels in marketing a lifestyle but falls short of offering quality. The engineered wood and plastics used to fabricate such furniture doom it to a short life span.

Everything else falls into the other category, it depends.

Even when a piece of furniture is manufactured by a quality fabricator, there are still a multitude of variables to be considered.

The style of the piece is the obvious factor. If a chair looks like an early American glider with a plaid fabric, it will still look like an early American glider in a new linen blend. The age of the piece is a critical factor. While a frame may be intact, foam that has broken down will add considerable cost to the final product.

If all the factors about the piece are favorable, reupholstery offers you and your designer more control of the creative process. Mixing fabrics and adding details such as fringe and

gimp for a truly custom look is far easier to manage if handled locally. There is a wide world of fabrics appropriate for upholstery available that you will not find hanging in the upholstery area of most large furniture stores.

When a client is looking to reupholster as the economical solution to furnishing a home, we encourage them to total all the cost factors. Reupholstery for a sofa can run easily upwards of $1,200 for labor alone. A good upholstery fabric can run $50 per yard. Multiply that by the 20 yards you’ll need! Repair materials such as replacement foam, batting, and new springs can cause the final bill to soar.

When it is realized that a quality hardwood sofa in a medium grade fabric can be purchased for a comparable price, the decision scale begins to wobble.

The choice between reupholstering or a new purchase has a tipping point that must be addressed on an individual basis.

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studies have been performed on the hoodia gordinii extract showing there is some evidence for its effect. One 28 day study looked at overweight participants taking a gram of hoodia gordonii a day. Participants were instructed to eat a balanced breakfast and take a multivitamin in addition to the hoodia, but keep other eating and exercise habits unchanged.

Most of the participants reported their caloric intake dropped to less than half within a few days after starting hoodia, and they didn’t report side effects such as jitteriness or insomnia.

They lost, on average, 3.3 percent of their body weight due, which amounted to a median loss of 10 pounds. Other studies have also shown daily caloric intake drops by about 1000 after two weeks.

So if you are having trouble sticking to a diet, hoodia gordonii may just be the trick you need. It is a natural product with generations of use, but it is best to check with your physician before starting a new diet and taking a new supplement.

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By Sally Feldman Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities. More than 5,000 years ago, the Chinese discovered that pressing certain points on the body relieved pain where it occurred, and benefited other parts of the body more remote from the pain and the pressure point.

When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body’s life force, sometimes called qi or chi, to aid in healing. Acupuncture and acupressure use the same points, but acupuncture employs needles, while acupressure uses the gentle, but firm pressure of hands and feet. Acupressure continues to be the most effective method for self-treatment of tension-related ailments by using the power and sensitivity of the human hand.

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DISPATCHES » Medicare workshop – Joel Harris of Amicus Financial will hold a free workshop on Medicare Oct. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Monon Community Center. Harris will be joined

by Jim Chesterfield, who has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. With the rising costs of health care, this seminar will help you build a foundation towards a better financial future. E-mail joel@goamicus.com to register for the event. » Did you know? – The average annual cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients from 2000 to now is 2.8 percent. Since 1975, increases have ranged from zero percent in December 2009 to 14.3 percent in 1980.

-Consumer Reports » LaFlamme completes training – Doria LaFlamme of F.C. Tucker’s Carmel office has completed comprehensive training in the use of the U.S. Government’s FHA 203k Home Purchase and Renovation Loan Program. With this designation, Doria becomes a member of RE-buildUSA, a nationwide organization of real estate, lending and home improvement professionals. » Picks for a peak payout – These stocks will help construct an income portfolio yielding four percent or more. 1. AT&T (T) – Ma Bell has raised its dividend for 26 consecutive years. Yield: 6.2 percent; 10-year return: .3 percent. 2. Exelon (EXC) – This utility’s yield handily beats the industry average of 4.5 percent. Yield: 5.2 percent; 10-year return: 8.9 percent. 3. Intel (INTC) – Over the past five years, payout has grown 17 percent annually. Yield: 3.6 percent; 10-year return: -12.1 percent.

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By David Cain Once upon a time I subscribed to a magazine.

I didn’t subscribe because I was interested but instead because the subscription deal was too good to pass up. Who would ever imagine that I could get a subscription to something that appeared interesting and would be delivered to my doorstep each month, in advance, for only $10 a year? It’s a monumental bargain. I remember checking boxes and ordering multiple subscriptions. After all, it’s only $10 a year and they bill you later. This webpage was like catnip for business cats. I took the bait and frolicked in this checkbox wonderland for just enough time to unknowingly obligate me for years to come.

After that fateful, box-checking day I would periodically see a charge hit my credit card for $49. I’d be mad for as long as I could remember it. Like a gym membership that’s more than six months old, I was ready to quit. I didn’t know how they could continue to charge me even though my subscription was done. Yesterday, the answer arrived on the way to the trash.

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I logged on to the most inconsiderate system ever created only to find that the cancel subscription feature wasn’t working. I’d need to call them. That inconvenient, non-functioning cancel button probably made this company millions. Now I had to call on principle.

I get it; businesses are in business to make money. I am too. However, sometimes the logic of hoodwinking customers to get to the bottom line would seem a poor strategy. Instead of a confusing billing cycle, and endless hurdles to getting out of the arrangement, how about better the content and add value? Usually that’s the problem. If you provide value to the customer, you get continuing business. If you don’t, you lose it.

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Square footage: 4,168, including 696 in the basement Rooms: This four-bedroom home offers a large open floor plan including a great room with 15 foot ceilings and a wall of windows, a kitchen with a subzero refrigerator, breakfast bar, plentiful custom cabinets and solid surface counter tops, hardwoods throughout most of the home, two master suites, and a private backyard.

Strengths: There is a swim spa in an extra large sunroom addition.

The spacious open floor plan is ideal for entertaining. This home has an attractive curb appeal and lush landscaping.

Challenges: This home has a two-car garage while comparable homes may have three-car garages. The floor plan is open so that there is no separate area for a rec room or play room.

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

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Power Teamwear claims to be the only swim shop in Hamilton County and is one of only three authorized Speedo team dealers in the state. Owner Lindsay Lawson, head coach Photo by Zach Dunkin. for the boys swim team JPower Teamwear owner Lindsay Lawson offers at Hamilton Heights thousands of ink choices, including shimmer, metallic where she still owns and fluorescent, for screen-printing at her new store. several records, moved her business to Noblesville operating for four years in Cicero, where a fire caused damage to her original building. “A lot of my customer base is from the Cicero and Arcadia areas , and a lot of people in those communities come down to Noblesville for shopping, so I figured that if I moved to a more populated area I would gain more customers here and still not lose my customer base,” said Lawson, a Noblesville resident.

The store’s selection includes the latest models in brand-name suits, swim caps, ladies aqua fitness suits and equipment, training equipment and accessories, including bags, sandals, towels, drag suits, goggles and caps. Lawson also does screen-printing and embroidery for items such as shirts, bags, towels, hats and athletic and corporate apparel. Several screen-printed and embroidered samples are on display in the store, which offers a rare 10-shirt minimum offer on screening.

Owner: Lindsay Lawson 17901 River Road, Suite G | 317.219-3636 | www.powerteamwear.com Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.

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Maserati Spyder and Coupe COMMENTARY

By Shawn Miller Well I have finally caved, the editors have wanted me to feature a basically used car for months now and I keep dragging cars out of the 80’s to highlight. That’s probably because we really can’t gauge how a car will age and which ones will be collectible shortly after they are produced-it usually takes some time for them to “mature” so to speak. But this one is a no-brainer.

As soon as these came out I was anxiously waiting for the day when they would fall into the $20,000 range, and here we are. That’s right boys, you can now buy a world class Ferrariengined sports car with all the modern bells and whistles for the price of a Camry.

The Spyder was first unveiled to the public at the 2001 Frankfurt Auto Show with the Coupé following at the 2002 Detroit Auto Show. Sales in the U.S. began in 2002. The Spyder heralded Maserati’s return to the North American market after an 11 year hiatus, and was selected

by Forbes as the Best GT for 2001. Both were designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign, who also designed the Maserati Ghibli. Both models utilize the shared platform based Ferrari/ Maserati 4244cc engine (luckily chain driven) which develops 390 horsepower at 7000 RPM. The manual transmission is a six-speed with foot

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operated clutch or Cambiocorsa (Italian, meaning “race change”), an electrohydraulic manual transmission that uses an F1-type gearbox with shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

More of a Gentleman’s touring car than its Cavalino’ed brethren, these cars are quite comfortable, if not plush. The interior is beautifully finished in keeping with Maserati tradition.

While the exterior is a tad benign, it doesn’t attract as much attention from law enforcement, always a plus in an exotic car.

Prices will remain stable and move north as time progresses. You could literally drive this car for years and sell it for the same thing you paid for it - a “free car” if you will.

Shawn Miller is a lifelong car collector and president of SignificantCars.com, a successful collector car brokerage with a showroom at 2225 E 54th St, just west of Keystone.

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By Gary Hubbard The number one complaint that we hear in the computer service business is, “my computer is running too slow.” If you have a computer that is older than six months, the likelihood that it runs as fast as the day you got it is nearly zero.

The reasons for this common performance degradation vary, but in general it’s a combination of what you have installed and where you have been on the Internet.

Most of what you often see advertised to help with the problem claim to be Registry Cleaners because the registry controls every aspect of how a Windows-based computer runs.

Think of the Windows registry like the registry in a hotel; it’s supposed to keep track of who’s in which room, for how long, etc.

If things get mixed up in the hotel’s registry, the hotel doesn’t run very smoothly and the same goes for your computer.

The unfortunate actuality of registry cleaners is that they often cause more damage to an already fragile situation and none do the job perfectly. We decided to test a handful of the websites that claim they can speed up your computer over the Internet to

evaluate what they actually are doing.

To really test the honesty of these sites, we decided to take a brand new machine that only had Windows installed and have it evaluated. Because this was a custom computer, we knew that it did not have any of the usual trial products on it from commercially sold computers, making registry pristine.

Once installed, the scanner reported an astonishing thing: we had 223 issues with the Registry. Of course, we knew that this was erroneous, so we declined their offer to help for $40, and used their uninstaller to remove the program.

Just for good measure, we decided to manually inspect the registry to see if they had in fact properly removed themselves. Alas, we found that this particular registry cleaner couldn’t even uninstall itself cleanly. It was the same story for the other three websites we tested: all found problems that didn’t exist, and all didn’t uninstall properly.

The reality is that there is no onesize-fits-all solution to a slow computer.

There are lots of great tools that can help clean up your computer; the problem is that it takes a knowledgeable eye to know which tool to use when.

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

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Today, it’s all about me, Part 2 RELATIONSHIPS

By Rachael Noble In my last column, a recent date assumed I was going to be high maintenance and how he was pleasantly surprised that I wasn’t what he expected. This prompted me to share my story and also to encourage all of us not always judge a book by its cover. If you missed last week’s, I was born in the middle of nowhere in Oklahoma and was homeschooled.

So every day my two older sisters and I were what I would call work horses. We’d get up at 5:00 a.m., do our workout routine, chores, homeschooling and then from 10:00-3:00 in the afternoon, go to work. After work we would go to piano, voice lessons, ballet, gymnastics, or the usual kid activities routine. Then we’d come home and help with dinner, more chores, then Bible study, then to bed. Weekends were spent working on our acres, tending to animals and the garden, with the occasional camp out. That work ethic has always stuck with me and I love staying busy.

Although I find myself less strict in my religion now, my upbringing was extremely religious. Our school and homeschooling was through our church and we were pretty much enmeshed in this 24/7. We attended church Sunday morning, lunch with our

church friends, church again Sunday evening and Wednesday evening, Bible study Thursday nights, youth group Friday nights, then helping with the clothing and food giveaway the other days of the week. We weren’t allowed to listen to music that had a beat was faster than our heartbeats, which left us with mostly classical, opera or Christian music and only at a slow pace. We couldn’t celebrate Halloween and some years we couldn’t have Christmas trees, because of the Christmas tree’s Pagan background. Of course, our dress had to be extremely modest.

I had never even seen someone drink alcohol until college. And as far as college went, I drove home every weekend so that I wouldn’t be too influenced by the partiers. I was shocked when I moved up here in 1996 and the pastor of our church was drinking a beer at a gathering!

I’ve certainly come a long way over the last few years and there’s more to come about that next week.

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Master bath remodel: Creating new walk-in shower REMODELING

By Larry Greene BACKGROUND: This home located in the Village of West Clay in Carmel was built about 10 years ago and included the original master bathroom with a small shower and cultured marble tub.

The owners wanted a new large walk-in shower and were prepared to sacrifice the tub if needed. After going through the design phase, it was determined that indeed the tub area needed to be taken over to allow a new enlarged shower.

WALK-IN-SHOWER: The new walk-in shower was enlarged to be approximately 4’ by 7’. This large size allowed a walk-in shower without a glass door. The shower floor includes new Nokomis Bone mosaic tile while the shower walls include 12”x18” light walnut honed tile with two soap/shampoo recesses and a angled foot rest. The shower walls are 60” and 84” high with a travertine cap on top of each wall. In order to let in more natural light to the shower, the 60” high wall was finished off with two fixed panels of 3/8” krystal glacier glass with brushed nickel glass clips.

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PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL CHANGES: New Grohe shower fixture upgrades include a rainfall shower head and new handheld shower head on a separate wall. Electrical upgrades include two new shower recessed can lights and a new exhaust fan.

CLOSET CHANGES: The existing carpet was removed in the closet and the new floor tile was extended into the closet. The existing white painted shelving and rods were replaced with new cherry stained shelving and custom closet organizers. New painted crown molding was added in the closet and the existing double doors were removed to create a new wider cased opening.

Finally, a new decorative hanging light fixture was installed in the center of the remodeled closet.

Larry Greene is owner of Case Handyman & Remodeling.

You may e-mail him at lgreene@caseremodeling.com or call 846-2600. Visit www.caseremodeling.com for more information.

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If only more plants were like bald cypress GARDENING

By Holly Lindzy There isn’t a living being on this earth that can survive without a little breathing room. Oxygen is vital to life and nothing proves that quite like the bald cypress tree (Taxodium distichum).

Passing one recently, I marveled at its ability to survive. Primarily a swamp resident where the oxygen is virtually nil, the bald cypress’ roots send knobs (technically, knees) above the waterline to receive the oxygen missing below and rest of the roots take up the water that the plant needs to grow. Nifty!

Bald cypress can grow just about anywhere, however, they will just do so without putting out the knobs and look much like any other tree. Sometimes mistaken for an evergreen, the bald cypress is actually a deciduous tree (it loses its leaves during the winter). So, it can look a bit like an evergreen that has died for much of the winter and then spring to life once winter has passed. But at the same time it is a conifer…which means it will bear cones. Huh? Even though it is extremely adaptable to our mucky, clay soils, I’ve seen it growing in the median of a four-lane road, and I’ll bet it will outgrow that space. They can be 70 feet tall with a spread of 25 feet or more, and with its pyramidal shape, that spread will be near the ground. Now that’s a big tree!

Too bad more plants don’t have the ability to put out “knees” to take in oxygen. Then, maybe more would survive over-watering and standing water situations. But most plants need to take in some air around their roots, which is why it is crucial to watch water intake with your plants in

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Wolfsie’s in the Nile HUMOR

By Dick Wolfsie The Wolfsie home is preparing for our annual vacation.

Mary Ellen makes a list of things to do before we leave. I like to plan my return, instead.

That’s why I always have a list waiting on my desk of things to do as soon as I walk in the house: empty suitcase, wash dirty clothes, pay bills. Mary Ellen says that worrying about things I have to do when I return is weird.

My approach to packing is slightly different than my wife’s. I went to Kohl’s the other night and found a suitcase about the same size as the drawers in my bureau. For every day we’re going to be away, I shoveled one drawer in. This is a pretty good system, if you need 32 pairs of underwear for a three-day weekend in French Lick.

Mary Ellen thinks about what to take on the trip. To me, this is as nutty as making out a shopping list before you head to grocery. She takes into account stuff like climate, how many days we’re going to be away and whether there are any events that require special attire. Can you think of a better way to ruin a trip? Where’s the fun that I experienced in Alaska when I spent an evening in the Red Dog Saloon knock-

ing back a few brews in Bermuda shorts and long black socks? It takes a tough guy to be a girlie-man in Anchorage.

The Internet is full of sites with packing tips.

I looked at several dozen of these it’s a mystery to me how anyone ever made the trip west for gold without Ziploc bags, tennis ball cans and duct tape.

Moreover, my wife has read every book and watched every DVD related to our trip on the Nile River. When the Egyptologist attempts to wow us with fascinating facts about the pharaohs and pyramids, Mary Ellen will nod her head in agreement with each tidbit of his information. She does this every trip, which is why for her birthday I had a bobble-head made of her. She still doesn’t quite know why. I hope you can keep it a secret.

I’m sure we’ll have a wonderful trip. I’m going to write a column about it when we get back.

It’s already on my list.

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You are what you eat source our good eating was about 50 feet out our back door. We knew the delights of freshpicked produce, all picked minutes before we sat down to eat.

Typical story, I never really realized how good I had it until I left home and fell into the world of high sodium and fat contents, tonguetwisting preservatives and mysterious sources in the food I ate.

In time, I became so disgusted with the quality of the food-like substances I was consuming that I sought out something that would take me back to the good, clean fresh food. In a long and roundabout way, that led to me to telling people where their food comes from and why it is best to eat local. It doesn’t have to be 50 feet out the back door, but in the area is just as good.

I found lots of people who wanted to eat that way but didn’t know where to begin. And that is why I spend Octobers bouncing around in a wagon telling people about farming. Well, and because it’s fun.

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By Mike Redmond No doubt you have been wondering why a fellow such as me, handsome, urbane, talented and most of all deluded, would choose to spend his Octobers bouncing around on a wagon full of straw, indulging my inner agriculturalist.

Simple, it’s fun.

This meets the priority I have set out for myself as I have gotten older and wiser: whatever I do must be fun. Life is just too short to waste doing things you don’t enjoy.

Anyway, back to the farm. I spend my Octobers working at Waterman’s Farm Market leading tours at the Fall Harvest Festival.

Now, I don’t want to turn this into a free ad for my place of employment, and I don’t want to insult any of the other good, sincere pumpkin providers in central Indiana. But I will tell you that this job meets another requirement I set for myself: doing things that are of some good for people. I’ve never been shy about doing what I wanted for my own selfish reasons, but now I want to do for others when I can, especially since the big green bean company cares about the green, and not mostly the bean.

I grew up in the country, in LaGrange County. We knew what it meant to eat well, and the

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» Brush your pet’s teeth, save money - Help take a bite out of doggie dental decay by cleaning your pet's teeth regularly. Ignoring the dental health of your cat or dog could cost you hundreds, even thousands in tooth-related problems such as infections and tartar buildup.

Spending as little as $5 on a doggie or kitty toothbrush and using the appropriate paste could help your pet live a longer life with more reasons to smile.

-Yahoo! » Best paw forward – In order for shelter dogs at Hamilton County Humane Society to put their best paws forward, Carmel-based Gone to the Dogs is providing free grooming in conjunction with the ASPCA and the American Humane Association drive known as Adopt A Shelter Dog Month during October. Gone to the Dogs’ Gale Penno is donating her time and effort in her mobile grooming vehicle to make the pups that are up for adoption look their very best.

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Crowd control CANINES

By John Mikesell Five things to do when your dog goes bonkers over other dogs: 1. Stay Calm If you become angry, hysterical, loud, or violent, you only add to the stress that has put your dog over his emotional threshold.

Try square breathing: breathe in for three seconds; hold for three seconds; breathe out for three seconds; repeat.

2. Leave When your dog is having a huge emotional outburst, the best thing you can do is take him away. He is emotionally out of control, and all your pleas to sit or lie down are fruitless, as he literally is unable to process your cues.

3. Create Distance If you can’t leave for some reason, at least put distance between your pet and other dogs in the area. Most dogs have a threshold distance, or a distance at which they are able to maintain self-control. It may be as close as 20 feet or as far as 100 yards, and may vary somewhat from one day to the next.

4. Use a visual barrier Some dogs are stimulated by the sight of other dogs, some by the sound. If your pet is influenced by sight try putting a visual barrier between your dog and

the other animal. You can use your own body, hedge, wall or fence, or, train your pet to go behind you and sit when he sees another dog at a distance. If his arousal is a reaction to the sound of other dogs, try, Mutt Muffs, available at www.safeandsoundpets.com to dampen the volume of sounds he can hear. Be careful though since the Mutt Muffs will drown out approaching vehicles, or other sounds that help to keep him safe.

5 Teach an emergency exit. This fun game is meant to give your dog such a positive association with his run away cue that he doesn’t think about getting aroused by the sight other dog who just appeared. Your cue should be something that lends itself to happy play, such as “whee!” or “runaway!” Teach it when your dog is walking with you on a leash, by saying the cue in a loud, happy, high voice and then making a 180 degree turn and running as fast as you can in the opposite direction for at least 20 feet.

Your dog should be galloping happily after you.

When you stop, toss him some yummy treats.

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Devin is a three-year-old male brindle American Pit Bull Terrier mix. Devin is a very outgoing and energetic boy who would make an excellent jogging partner.

He is pretty enthusiastic when is comes to play time and he hasn’t figured out that jumping up on people isn’t good behavior, so enrolling him in doggie school wouldn’t be a bad idea. Due to his energy level and size, he would do best in a home with children age 10 or older who can handle his energy and can also work on his training.

Gunther is a four-year-old male brown tabby DSH. Gunther is a sweet and gentle boy who has been looking for a forever home since April 22. When he arrived, his fur and skin was in rough shape, but after spending some time in a foster home he is looking and feeling a lot better. Gunther is neutered, litter box trained and he would do well in any home. He is hoping for a family who will let him be a lap cat and also give him a bed near a window so he can watch the day go by.

For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974 or go to www.hamiltonhumane.com

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