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A NEW MAN

CHS grad James Gruening’s combat experiences in Afghanistan have brought about major changes in himself and his view of the world / P2 Photo by Shane Rodimel

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A NEW MAN

CHS grad James Gruening’s combat experiences in Afghanistan have brought about major changes in himself and his view of the world Photo by Shane Rodimel

By Kevin Kane Current in Carmel James Gruening has seen first hand that combat changes a man.

The US Army Specialist and ’07 graduate of Carmel High School has served in Afghanistan with the Combat Company 1st Battalion 32nd Infantry Regiment 10th Mountain Division since January. After spending 10 months surrounded by daily gunfire, extreme poverty and casualties, Gruening came home for a two-week leave in mid-October and realized just how much he had changed.

“A lot of times I don’t feel like the same person,” he said.

For two weeks, Gruening didn’t have to worry about being awoken by enemy snipers or the safety of his platoon mates, but his nerves couldn’t leave the battlefield. While visiting Disney World with his family, he said one ride’s sudden loud noises caused him to “freak out,” and afterward he said he no longer wanted to watch the park’s closing fireworks, as the family had planned.

“I’ve seen too many people die, been shot at too many times, shot back at people too many times,” he said. “At some point, it evolves into a routine, and you get used to it, because you’re getting shot at almost every day over there … You just react. You don’t even think about it.”

But when the family returned from Disney, Gruening’s jumpiness persisted. He said something as common as a sneeze caused him to hit the ground – and feel foolish afterwards. He said he is remaining optimistic that sensitivity will fade when he returns home for good in early 2010, but he added it’s something he can learn to live with if that’s not the case. But that isn’t the only negative side effect with which he is coping.

“If I don’t have a drink at night, I’ll have some messed up dream, some

night terror and wake up sweating,” he said. “I hate it.”

Gruening has experienced some positive changes, though. He said serving in Afghanistan has earned him the respect of strangers and made him appreciate all he has. He said he no longer takes anything for granted, and that caught the attention of his father, Steve Gruening.

“He appreciated and enjoyed just the simple things,” Steve said, adding that his son often thanked him and his wife Sandra for home-cooked meals during his leave. “He grew up a lot in the last nine months.”

When his days of climbing mountains in the desert are over, Gruening can use his newfound confidence to scale obstacles in his life back home, and the first thing on his agenda is earning a college degree.

He said he wasn’t ready for college after first graduating from high school, but now he said he will definitely enroll. As far as where he will attend school and what he will study, Gruening said he still isn’t sure, but paying for it won’t be an issue. The Army will likely cover all of his tuition, and even if it doesn’t, Gruening said he’s been able to save more money over the past 10 months than at any other point in his life.

“I’ve got this huge opportunity in front of me, and I’m going to take advantage of it,” he said. “That’s one thing the Army always strives for: to set you up for success.”

Gruening said his options will be wide open when he returns home.

He’s not sure which direction he’ll take, nor does he know which side effects of his service will be permanent. However, he does know for certain that his experiences, while difficult, have changed him as a man. Simply put, he said, his service in Afghanistan has been character building, but that doesn’t mean it’s an experience he hopes to repeat.

“I’m definitely not reenlisting,” he said.

“I’ve got this huge opportunity in front of me, and I’m going to take advantage of it.”

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It is our opinion that the Carmel Access Bikeway System is another way our fair city is encouraging healthy lifestyles for us, as well as the safety of our cycling community. The five loops and express routes are marked by both name and color and cover well more than 100 miles, making the city of Carmel a designated “bicycle-friendly city.” Bike parking is located throughout the city, making riding an easy, efficient way to travel. We can now take advantage of the distinctive paths consisting of two north/south loops and six east/west loops through our community.

As the city has come under heavy scrutiny for some of the infrastructure projects it has undertaken over the past couple years, the CAB project seems like a low-cost, smartly considered way of enhancing our recreational amenities and encouraging a healthy, safe lifestyle. The Carmel Access Bikeway is another example of our world-class city, and the project’s leaders and advocates deserve kudos for a job well done. Take time to become familiar with the trails, and then take advantage. It is good for health and good for Carmel.

Capital punishment

It is our position that Hamilton County residents are well served by the justice brought by Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi and Superior Court Judge Robert Altice on the Hamilton Avenue killer, Desmond Turner.

While appropriately given his day in court (several days, in fact), Turner faced and was found guilty of 23 counts of crimes so heinous (as outlined through grizzly descriptions in the trial), the details of which cannot be printed in this family newspaper. Fortunately for the citizens of Indiana, Turner is out of circulation and will serve the remainder of his natural life behind lock and key without chance of parole.

Crime knows no political or community boundaries. A killer of the ilk of Turner is a danger to all within his nefarious reach. And we encourage Brizzi and his team to keep up the pressure on these bad guys. Later this year, Marion County Deputy Prosecutor (and Hamilton County prosecutor candidate) David Wyser will join Brizzi in pursuing the death penalty against another alleged mass murderer. Brizzi is correct: Criminals have a choice, but victims do not. It’s time to turn the tables.

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CONSTITUTION CLOSEUP

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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 Arkansas, schoolteachers who bob their hair may (have to) forfeit their pay raises.

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Every week, we will print an 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 U.S. Constitution..

Section 2 continued: When vacancies happen in the Representation from any state, the executive authority thereof shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies.

The House of Representatives shall choose their speaker and other officers; and shall have the sole power of impeachment.

Section 3. The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Sena-

tors from each state, chosen by the legislature thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote.

Immediately after they shall be assembled in consequence of the first election, they shall be divided as equally as may be into three classes. The seats of the Senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the second year, of the second class at the expiration of the fourth year, and the third class at the expiration of the sixth year, so that one third may be chosen every second year; and if vacancies happen by resignation, or otherwise, during the recess of the legislature of any state, the executive thereof may make temporary appointments until the next meeting of the legislature, which shall then fill such vacancies.

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Temporary permanence COMMENTARY

By Terry Anker This week, my company is moving into the first building we have owned. The confluence of the real estate market and our maturity as an enterprise has made such a move appealing, and we decided to take advantage.

As boxes stacked around the office signaled our impending relocation, an associate in our firm (a 20-something up-and-comer) remarked that he felt this was akin to moving from a college apartment into one’s first “real” house.

From his perspective, a rented domicile (no matter how long the lease) was temporary, and thus lacked a key component of stability – permanence.

He struck a chord. Is thinking of our office space as permanent going to have an impact on the way we approach our business responsibilities? Over the years, my commercial living arrangements have spanned from the humble home office to swanky digs overlooking Monument Circle. And I’ve learned (and proven over and again) that success comes not from a prestigious address, but from competence and hard work.

Sure, retail companies might need prominence, and certain business districts can lead to important synergies, but without good service and a valuable product, no high-traffic corner will ensure a profitable business. But what does

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the space say about the business that resides therein? As my interests have changed, the business’ surroundings have likewise matured and developed.

So now that I am moving into something more permanent, what impact will it have on my view of the company? Does it signal an important step towards stability, or does it indicate a sense slowing and self constraint? It reminds me of marriage. Does marriage indicate the start of a dramatically improved dynamic defined by stability and a long-term vision, or is it an eventuality delivered by dating fatigue? As the nervous bridegroom, I guess only time will tell.

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

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RPAC Executive Director Steven Libman will be the guest speaker, and Blair Clark will provide the entertainment. For more information, e-mail moonlightmagic09@gmail.com.

••• This reminds us of what Franklin Delano Roosevelt once said of Joseph Kennedy, when he appointed Kennedy as head of the Securities and Exchange Commission. A paraphrase of it goes like this: It takes a crook to catch one. And so, it seems, it is with U.S Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.), who last week introduced a bill to crack down on offshore tax cheats. Cheating on oil taxes? No go. Cheating on vacation rental income? A-OK! ••• Indiana’s favorite lapdog, Sen. Evan Bayh, has been acting out of character lately. In the last several days, he seems to be tiring of that role,

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg speaking out against what many believe to be President Barack Obama’s excessive spending.

Isn’t this the same guy who “arf-arfed” his way to the front of the line, when Hillary Clinton was the frontrunner for the Democrats’ presidential nomination, the better to do the bidding? So, who are we today, Sybil?

••• There are numerous whispers circulating that our governor, Mitch Daniels, would be the perfect Republican candidate for president in 2012. Based on his track record here on the home front, we’re impressed enough thus far to go as far as saying he would win his home state. Maybe he will – FINALLY – be the one to re-culture the GOP.

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READER’S VIEWS Our teachers are not market commodities Editor: My family moved to Carmel because of the great reputation of its schools. We haven’t been disappointed. We feel lucky and proud to be Greyhounds.

This impression is based mainly on interactions with my children’s teachers. My children have always been pushed to be their best academically and, more importantly, have been treated as individuals worthy of respect.

I wonder if our teachers are being given the same consideration.

I’ve had the opportunity to read through the fact-finding document posted on the Carmel Clay Web site and the current budget. A few items troubled me. The first was the use of the question, “Is there a market reason to increase pay and benefits?” The answer from the board was no.

When did “market reasons” become a guiding principle for Carmel schools?

State law does not support this view. Public Law 217 explicitly states, “The relationship between school corporation employers and certified school employees is not comparable to the relationship between private employers and employees. A public school corporation is not operated for profit...”

Attempting to instill “market reasons” in education is a misguided effort.

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For example, why would anyone become a teacher? You work many uncompensated hours.

You receive much lower pay than comparable professions. You work under intense scrutiny. You may even have to work years without the security of a contract.

Thankfully, some people defy the dictates of the market and decide to become teachers anyway. They do so because they are committed to the well-being of children and are motivated by their personal ideals. Much of their job satisfaction comes from the intrinsic value of service rather than monetary rewards So what is the market value of public service?

Public education is not a business. It’s a promise a community makes to its children.

So why should we pay our teachers more?

Considering the consistent success of Carmel schools, they’ve earned it.

The longer we struggle with this issue, the more the reputation of Carmel schools suffers, the more discouraged our teachers become, the more entrenched the divide between administrators and teachers grows. Districts experiencing bitter, divisive and protracted labor issues sometimes never fully recover. I hope we can. Carmel schools deserve better.

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McBride’s lapse in judgment worthy of admonishment COMMENTARY

By Rick Sharp When someone with a public forum displays a total lack of understanding of an issue and does so quite publicly, especially when a phone call might have done the trick, I have to ask myself what purpose is being served.

Last week Jeff Worrell said it was a disgrace that I proposed admonishing City Engineer Mike McBride. The facts briefly are thus: Mr. McBride approved the purchase of real estate valued at well more than $100,000, did so in violation of Indiana state statute, and did not reveal this omission voluntarily.

So we have a lapse in judgment, which violates the law, and attempt to cure the lapse with a low-level cover-up. It is worth noting that when Mr. McBride was asked, he offered up immediately the information that the property had already been purchased.

The action I proposed came after several months of waiting for the executive of the city to address this lapse. I offered a resolution of admonishment. Merriam-Webster defines admonish as follows: “1a. to indicate duties or obligations, 1b. to express warning or disapproval in a gentle, earnest or solicitous manner, 2. To give friendly earnest advice or encouragement to.”

Pretty stern stuff!

I joined in acknowledging Mr. McBride’s fine service, but went on to say that this had nothing to do with how much we like an employee but rather living up to our duty to the employee and the stockholders (citizens) by making sure we instruct our employees when they are wrong and document their file to ensure an accurate record. Nothing had been done, and no procedures have been implemented to ensure this “mistake” does not happen again. I think perhaps Mr. Worrell may have missed that part.

Mr. McBride is entrusted with the expenditure of tens of millions of public dollars; he is a highly compensated executive with a compensation package above $100,000; and his job is to make certain his department functions within the guidelines of the law.

Mr. Worrell may feel comfortable in deciding which laws need to be followed and which ignored, but I do not. Next time, Jeff, give me a call!

Rick Sharp is a member of the Carmel City Council. You may reach him at rsharp@carmel. in.gov.

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Sick? Or just lazy?

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By Danielle Wilson Three days ago: I am so frustrated right now.

My husband is “sick.” I write “sick” because he’s not running a fever or vomiting or even bleeding heavily from any orifice. He’s coughing and has some congestion, so he’s been camped out on our couch for the last 10 hours, surrounded

by Kleenex, remote controls and various electronic equipment including but not limited to a laptop computer. Did I mention it’s a Saturday?

The day when we have soccer and household projects out the wazoo?

And I know I should feel sorry for him. My baby has the sniffles, and he doesn’t feel good.

Whaa! Take some drugs and get over it! I get two days a week when I’m not the sole responsible adult living in this household, so excuse me if I get a bit miffed when my husband checks out for what appears to be a slight head cold.

Can you tell I’ve already had a long day? Two hours out on the frozen tundra, errands, exercise – not my idea of a relaxing weekend. And when I casually mention to Sickie that he retire to our bedroom where he can be more comfortable, he says, “Don’t make me feel guilty for being sick!”

And I want to say, “Well get off your arse so I don’t have to witness the laziness that is radiating from you right now!” But I don’t, because he’s partially right (I do want him to feel guilty) and more importantly, I do actually love him.

Instead, I reply, “I’m sorry you don’t feel well, Babe. It’s just that I need you out of this space (before I lose my frickin’ mind).”

Whether it was something in my eyes that told him to hightail it out of there or a blissful dream of peace and quiet upstairs, he did eventually pack up his man toys and exit stage left. Finally!

Because I really believe it’s not his being sick that

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is bugging the crudola out of me, but rather his presence. If you’re going to sit right in the middle of our chaos, you have to do something besides ask for more Gatorade or change the channel. If you really don’t feel well enough to engage, then for the love of cherry-flavored Nyquil, disengage by removing yourself from the situation.

Two days ago: Deep breath. Doing better.

But don’t feel guilty at all for my lack of compassion. And you know why? Because this morning my husband was up bright and early to head out for a day of man stuff in the woods, and when he arrived home at 3 p.m., he had the nerve to become irritated with me for not being in an “amorous” mood! Are you kidding me? I already have four children; I don’t need another who complains when his needs aren’t met, especially when I’ve been working overtime for almost 36 hours straight. What a butthead!

Yesterday: Got some sleep and feel more like my normal self again. My husband came home sick from work at lunchtime, and even though he’s still congested and fatigued, he’s been pitching in around the house without my asking and actually taking care of himself. I am somewhat ashamed now for my attitude over the last couple of days – he’s only human and a male at that­– but also thankful that’s he finally picked up on the fact that I can’t do everything alone.

I’m just hoping he doesn’t get “sick” again anytime soon. Next time it may take me more than three days to recover!

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist.

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

» Undefeated season – The Carmel Middle School eighth-grade boys’ team finished its season 8-0, accomplishing the feat for the third time in school history. » Coat drive - Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation is participating in the Hamilton County Kids Coat Drive by collecting new and used coats at the Monon Center. Collection will continue through Nov. 4. The collection box is located in the west lobby of the Monon Center, 1195 Central Park Dr. W. in Carmel. » Charity bake sale - The Auxiliary Women of Hamilton Centers Youth Service Bureau will host its annual Bazaar and Bake Sale Nov. 7 at the Forest Park Inn in Noblesville from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A boxed lunch will be available for $6. Proceeds benefit the Hamilton Center’s “Promising Futures,” a home for pregnant and parenting teens.

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“While it was set up by the Quakers, I don’t Todd Andrews, who is a community member know of anyone who has come to us and been of and secretary/treasurer for the association, is turned away,” said Eric Moffet, president of the responsible for the maintenance of the cemetery Carmel Cemetery Association. “Now there are grounds. He stressed the importance of a cemetery more people buried there who are not Quakers to the community, both as a resting place for the than are.” deceased and as a memorial place for the living.

The cemetery recently expanded its facilities.

“Each monument is a personal family story,” In addition to increased grounds, the cemetery, Andrews said, adding that he gets calls on a located at 1000 N. Rangeline Rd., now offers weekly basis from genealogists searching for lost family mausoleums and cremation internment family members, or just confirming the resting niches. place of that portion of their family.

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Carmel resident scores big at Senior World Games

By Arika Herron Current in Carmel On Oct. 10, Carmel resident Seymour Schwartz fulfilled a promise to himself, 15 years in the making. He won a silver medal in racquetball at the 2009 Huntsman Senior World Games.

Schwartz, an avid racquetball player, first heard about the games 15 years ago at an elder hostel in St. George, Utah. During the trip, Schwartz met a fellow racquetball player. The 82-year old man was there for the world games.

Schwartz, 65 at the time, was so impressed that he promised himself if he could still play racquetball at 82 years old, he’d compete in the Senior World Games.

He’s only 81, but after a valve bypass and open-heart surgery in April, Schwartz still feels like he’s accomplished his goal.

“After the surgery, I couldn’t play (racquetball) for six months,” Schwartz said. “I hadn’t played since the surgery until I got to Utah.”

Even though Schwartz hadn’t played in months, his 50 years of experience carried him through. He and his partner, Lavore Neuenswander, had two days to practice before tournament play.

Schwartz is strictly a doubles player, so he had to scramble when his original partner backed out of the trip a month prior. Neuenswander, a California native, and Schwartz were paired through Huntsman.

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Schwartz won a silver medal at the Games in Utah.

Though the two had never met, they were just one game short of the gold. After playing 12 games in four days – a strain on any athlete – Schwartz and Neuenswander walked off the court with the silver medal.

Schwartz, known to family and friends as ‘Sy,’ was joined in Utah by his son, Dr. Mark Schwartz, daughter-in-law Dr. Arlene Schwartz and his friend Lois Tarshes. All three sported T-shirts emblazoned with a photo of Schwartz and the words “Sy’s Our Guy.” Despite his success, Schwartz has no plans to play another tournament, but he will continue to play racquetball every Sunday and Wednesday at the Jewish Community Center.

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Founded by the early settlers of Carmel and the Quaker Church, Carmel Cemetery offers final resting space to people of all religious affiliations. Located on gently rolling hills between Rangeline Road and the Monon Trail, Carmel Cemetery is a peaceful, private sanctuary offering burial space for generations of loved ones.

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This is the Twelfth Annual Holiday House for the Circle City Chapter of the Links, Inc. The Holiday House benefits the Man to Man Prostate Cancer Educational and Support Group of the American Cancer Society. Home for the Holidays runs Thursday, December 3, through Saturday, December 5, noon - 7pm; and Sunday, December 6, noon - 6pm.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door and may be purchased by calling 317-490-6628.

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Local volunteers help plant trees COMMENTARY

BY Jeff Worrell It got a little greener in Carmel this month.

Eden Village homeowners donated their Saturday to plant 23 trees as part of National Neighborwoods month. The neighborhood lost some trees as a result of the Keystone Avenue project, and many of its pear trees had reached maturity and were dying.

The tree replacement is a component of an efficient strategy the city is using to grow its urban forest. Carmel pays for the trees through grant and donation supplements. The street department pre-digs the holes using an effective, mechanical device. Then, Scott Brewer, Daren Mindham or Nichole Passineau from the Community Services Urban Forestry Department assists residents in putting the right species and size of tree in the right place. The city takes responsibility to prune and maintain the trees into the future.

Ashley Mullis, president of the Carmel Urban Forestry committee, said, “Though neighborhoods like Eden Village are blessed to have mature trees, it is important to be diligent in keeping the age and species classifications varied. The fall planting will add some new species to a neighborhood that has experienced some impact from road enhancements.”

Joining Ashley as volunteer servants on the urban forestry committee are Dan Franzman, Rich Nehring, Cheryl Gettelfinger, Leigh Bangs

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Eden Village residents gave up part of their weekend to make their neighborhood a little ‘g reener’

and Theresa Levine.

Roger Kellams, President of the Eden Village Homeowners Association played a key role in gaining the trees for his neighborhood.

However, he is the first to say, “It was a team effort, and our neighborhood is thrilled to be a part of Neighborwoods.”

The other volunteers from Eden Village are Tony Rhine Roben Roberts, Jennifer Rhine, Don Roesler, Bob and Suzanne Auscherman, Beverly Kellams, Fred and Helene Stickler, Steve Turner, Susan Stephens, Dan Dawson, Marilyn Allison, Lori Buchanan and Doug Walker.

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

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This 4,500+ square foot, 5 bedroom home is situated on a beautiful cul-de-sac lot with mature trees in popular Avian Glen subdivision. The open kitchen has plenty of cabinet and counter space, a center island, tile backsplash and a separate breakfast nook. The bright, cheery sunroom features a cathedral ceiling and provides access to the oversized deck with hot tub. The spacious family room has a brick hearth fireplace and built-ins. The finished lower level offers a large recreational area with a fireplace and a bonus room, which makes a great office space. A new furnace and roof were installed in 2008.

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Mother Nature has great taste COMMENTARY

By Vicky Earley Here’s to autumn! This season is replete with amazing decorating possibilities that fall right outside your front door. Nature is a bountiful provider of some of life’s most beautiful “accessories.”

Fall decorating can be as simple as combining elements found in the garden, the backyard and along a wooded path. When combined with prized possessions tucked behind cabinet doors or in the china cabinet, these ordinary fruits of

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the season can take on an air of simple beauty.

Whatever gifts of nature are selected for decorating, they must be used in abundance! In classic mythology, the traditional fall accessory, the cornucopia, is described as a goat horn containing food and drink in endless supply. An urn or vase can serve as a stylized cornucopia if it is placed on its side while the fruits of the season spill on to the table with a splendid demeanor.

One of my favorite autumn accessories is the white pumpkin. Instead of carving triangle eyes and a mangled smile, think of the possibilities of this decorating container!

Imagine a table setting complete with a pumpkin used as a vase teeming with fresh fall flowers or as a candleholder filled with autumn illuminations. When carved and cleaned, this autumn treasure can even double as a tureen for harvest soups.

Another favorite decorating resource is the humble cornhusk. It is time to take those stringy clumps of husks, tied with old ribbon, off the front door. Use them in a more imaginative way by wrapping the husks around votives or small glass containers, trimming them to the top of the container and securing with raffia.

Autumn is the perfect time for doubleduty decorating. The rich, harvest bounty that decorates the home when the chill in the air is new easily transcends into a more elegant Thanksgiving home.

When it comes to decorating for the season of welcoming family and friends, remember it is not about spending vast sums on seasonal decorations that will collect dust for the remainder of the year. Beautiful autumn decorating is about an attention to details that makes your home feel warm and inviting for family and guests.

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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Scale back your scent

By Christi Thompson While this season’s accessories may seem bold and daring, and this time of year is perfect for adding a flash of color or some rich highlights to your hair, one thing that should remain subtle is your fragrance.

Choosing a simple, natural scent such as amber, rose or lilac, is a smart step when searching for a subtle scent amongst the ornate aromas that can be found at the perfume counter.

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

1. Never show visible panty lines (VPL).

Opt for seamless underwear or a thong, and make sure your pants aren’t too snug.

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

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His clients tend to be fantastically loyal, and most are quick in praising his terrific technique and manner. Michael believes that educating his clients is what makes the difference. He strives to make sure that his clients understand what he is doing and why, so they clearly comprehend the desired objective of his work.

To achieve a perfect perfume balance, dab a tiny bit of your scent to your clavical, nape and behind your ears. Another tactic for wearing your scent in a less intense way is to use aromatic body oils and mists.

Salon 01 now carries Ambre Blends, a line of oil-based scents which mix with your body’s natural chemistry to create a unique and delicate fragrance that’s all your own. This locally formulated fragrance line comes in three essences and

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Looking to update your hair color this season, but not sure what is right for you? Consult with an expert who is trained to help you understand what your ideal target hair color might be.

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‘Don’t’ doesn’t work COMMENTARY

By Becky Kapsalis Chick Moorman of ‘Parent Talk’ Systems (www.chickmoorman.com) says, “‘Don’t’ doesn’t work.” If our objective is to teach our kids how to behave appropriately, we do our best work when we use words to affect appropriate behavior.

Using the word “don’t” does not influence the behavior we want to promote. Research has shown, and evidence has proven, that most kids respond to the phrase that follows the word “don’t.” For example: When we say, “Don’t raise your voice,” our kids hear the action words after the “don’t.” When we say, “Don’t do it,” the child processes the “do it” part of the phrase.

Kids do not hear the word “don’t.”

“Just say no” is more instructive than “Don’t do drugs.” Consider this: Don’t think of a blue elephant. For most of us, the image we put in our minds is what? A blue elephant!

By eliminating the word “don’t” and substituting the words “next time,” we are empowering our kids to give thought to their behavior and positive behavior. “Next time” implies that the incident of behavior will occur again.

We know kids are creatures of recurrences.

That’s why it’s important for us to be consistent in teaching our kids how we want them to behave. “Next time take your muddy shoes off in the garage,” instead of “Don’t drag your

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Remember, the words we use on our kids will determine the outcome of what we want to accomplish. In the case of imminent danger, shout “STOP” instead of “don’t.”

Try this exercise this week: Write down, on a piece of paper, every time you catch yourself using ‘don’t’ at the beginning of your instructions. Then go over them, substituting the words “next time” to complete the sentence with the behavior you’d like to promote. Next time use what works. Hugs!

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Since and because: What’s the difference?

By Brandie Bohney New words and uses for existing words are evolving all the time. Take the meaning of since. One of the definitions of since is equivalent to because: “in view of the fact that.”

Now for most people, this is no big surprise.

In everyday language, the word since is frequently used to mean because. For a certain rather large group of grammarians and wordsmiths, however, using since to mean because is a huge no-no. That group would tell you that unless you are using since to indicate a reference to a point in time, you shouldn’t really be using it at all. That group is not going to like what I have to say.

My take on the issue is this: Unless the use of since causes a confusion in meaning, I have no problem with using it instead of because, especially in casual conversation or informal writing.

I know, I know. There are grammarians somewhere poised to beat me down.

Moving along, though, are you wondering how the use of since could cause a meaning conundrum? Try this: The coach benched Johnny since he stopped hitting home runs.

The sentence could mean that Johnny was benched because he stopping hitting home runs or from the time he stopped hitting home runs. It’s a subtle difference, but it still exists. In legal documents or other writing, where such a shade of difference can severely alter the purpose or outcome

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of the document, the since-versus-because debate is particularly significant.

On the other hand, there are plenty of situations where the substitution doesn’t create a possible logical confusion: Max decided to stay for dinner since he was already there.

Since it looked like rain, I took an umbrella.

Tera ordered a salad since there were no other vegetarian items on the menu.

You couldn’t logically replace since with from the time that in these sentences, so the grey area of meaning is a moot point.

Since-versus-because boils down to saying precisely what you mean. If you aren’t sure you’ll be able to recognize situations in which using since might cause a misunderstanding, use either the replacement trick above (substitute from the time that for since to see if it makes sense both ways), or just use because instead of since.

I prefer the way because sounds, anyhow.

Remember, I said I had no problem with using since to mean because; I never said I preferred it to because. (Maybe that will keep the beat-down at bay.)

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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COMMENTARY

By Gary Hubbard Is the Conficker worm making the rounds again, or are the e-mail warnings a hoax?

The current crop of Conficker B e-mail warnings purporting to be from Microsoft are in fact a hoax trying to infect computers with the fake “Antivirus 2010” program.

This is just another example of the creative methods constantly being generated to trick folks into installing fake security software onto their computers, which then coaxes them to purchase the “fix” for a fake infection.

A recent study says more than 250 types of “scareware” programs are in circulation, and this is just the most recent attempt to get people to give up credit card information for a fake infection.

In general, the subject line refers to a “Conficker B Infection Alert,” and the body of the message reads: Dear Microsoft Customer, Starting 18/10/2009 the “Conficker” worm began infecting Microsoft customers unusually rapidly. Microsoft has been advised by your Internet provider that your network is infected.

To counteract further spread, we advise removing the infection using an antispyware program. We are supplying all affected Windows Users with a free system scan in order to clean any files infected by the virus.

Please install attached file to start the scan. The process takes under a minute and will prevent your files from being compromised. We appreciate your prompt cooperation.

Regards, Microsoft Windows Agent #2 (Hollis) Microsoft Windows Computer Safety Division

The message is accompanied by a file attachment that has varying names, but usually has the .zip extension.

If you are paying attention, you should be able to spot many red flags from this message.

The first one is the date format (18/10/2009), which is not common in the U.S., and the second is the poor grammar (“unusually rapidly”).

What isn’t as obvious to non-technical users is your Internet provider would never contact Microsoft. If anything, your Internet provider would shut your connection down or disable your ability to send e-mail.

Microsoft would never send a file attachment (it always uses links back to its Web site), and you should never trust any .zip files unless you are absolutely certain of the contents.

The only reason you would ever get a security warning from Microsoft is if you signed up for its “security bulletins,” and those messages always start with “Begin PGP Signed Message.”

A good practice for the future: Whenever you receive a suspicious e-mail warning, copy the first paragraph and paste it into Google as a search. If the information is legit, you will find Web sites confirming the information. If it’s a fake, you will quickly get confirmation as well.

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COMMENTARY

By David Cain Your brain receives more than 10,000 selling messages each day. They’re everywhere. And how do you make a decision on anything when you are bombarded by everything? Well, the decision-making parts of your brain have a strong desire for contrast.

Contrast gets noticed and is often a fundamental part of making a decision.

Comparison is one way to produce contrast.

Take a good idea and put it next to a bad idea, and it often turns the good idea into a great one. Compare your services with another company, and a quicker decision is more likely, as one company will clearly stand out as the better choice.

Disruptions or interruptions are also forms of contrast that get noticed. Imagine you are at a restaurant discussing business with an important client. You have their full attention and are in the middle of robust dialogue when the server approaches, picks up a glass, fills your drink and walks away. If you kept talking, your guest likely won’t remember much of what you said, as the interruption – or contrast – captured their attention and their brainpower.

We’ve all been to a meeting or presentation when someone arrived late. Their tardiness

gets all the attention of the room until they are settled and the disruption is over. During the next meeting you are leading, stop and let any late arrivers get settled before beginning again, because they have the floor unless you can outdo their disruption. Even SPAM e-mails get noticed if they get to your inbox.

I see them because they are different, even if only in the split second it takes to decide they are SPAM and delete them.

Here’s the reality: Your brain welcomes the “easy to process” information first. It prioritizes information. When someone arrives late and disrupts the room, that’s easy information for your brain to process. Ask someone for feedback on pages of text dealing with complicated problems, and see how fast you get it back. I cleaned out a file cabinet before responding to such a request.

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MONEY MATTERS How are you financially preparing for Christmas?

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Square footage: 1,640 Rooms: This first-floor end unit condo has three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, kitchen with quality cabinets and ceramic tile flooring, great room with a gas log fireplace, 9’ ceilings, neutral décor, crown molding and a two-car attached garage.

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Lambert’s is a leading Central Indiana provider of recreational music-making classes and instruments for active adults.

Specializing in Lowrey’s Magic E-Z play classes that provide color-coded notes matched to color-coded keys, Lambert’s offers students, including those without a music background, the opportunity to play their first song in 30 minutes or Photo by Zach Dunkin less. The technique is especially popular Co-owners Judy and Phil Lambert with retirees and senior citizens, say say the E-Z play classes help satisfy a co-owners Judy and Phil Lambert. “In need for retirees and senior citizens addition to teaching how to play quickly, looking for a new hobby. we also provide a social aspect,” says Phil Lambert. “We’ve created a music-making lifestyle that gets our class members out into the community doing volunteer work like playing for others in local hospitals and nursing homes.” The Lamberts also have a successful store in Anderson. “Noblesville is a fast-growing cultural center where music and the arts are thriving. It’s a natural fit for us,” says Judy Lambert.

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DISPATCHES » Urgent Spine Care Center opens - The Urgent Spine Care Center opened today at 8805 N. Meridian in Indianapolis to provide rapid diagnosis and treatments for adults suffering from short-term, acute pain. The Center accepts most insurance plans and offers scheduled appointments between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday. » Ribbon cutting - On Oct. 28, representatives from Clarian Bariatrics held an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the program’s new 30,000-square-foot clinic space. After moving from its previous location, the program now has more exam rooms, dedicated exercise rooms and additional meeting space for support groups, cooking classes and the soon to launch non-surgical weight loss program. » Acidic drinks – You may realize that acidic drinks such as orange or grapefruit juice can weaken the enamel on your teeth and make them more sensitive, but did you know that more than citrus juice can cause the softening of the enamel? Trendy flavored waters like Propel Fit, SoBe Life, and Vitamin can also soften tooth enamel. Brushing after drinking the beverages is actually a bad idea: the softened enamel is more vulnerable to damage. Try drinking with a straw and brushing after 30 minutes. Better yet, make plain water your go-to drink.

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By Dr. David Sullivan One of the most common things a podiatrist will do when examining your feet is also examine your shoes. The style and quality of shoe you wear is a very important factor in preventing common foot ailments. I would estimate that more than 20 percent of new patients could have prevented their pain if they had been properly educated on how to buy shoes.

Whether shopping for sandals in the summertime or boots in the winter, the same basic rules apply.

First, hold the shoe side to side and try to squish the toe area toward the back of the heel area. Unless a shoe or boot has a steel shank in it, you will be able to at least bend it a little.

A little bend is all you want, and that should only be in the toebox where the toes meet the foot. If it bends in the middle of the shoe, put it down. This indicates that it has minimal stability and will not support your foot adequately.

Next, try to twist the shoe. Again, you want minimal give here. The shoe should resist this motion and

therefore better protect the foot.

Third, squeeze the back of the heel and try to flatten it down. This should be very difficult to do. You want the heel counter to be stable and protective.

Don’t be fooled by a shoe that looks like it has an arch support just because the material in the shoe looks that way or there is a seam that gives the impression there is more support there than there actually is.

Winter boots, such as Uggs, often do not have enough support or stability and result in the same problems as when patients complain of foot pain after wearing flip-flops all summer. With that being said, there are good shoes and boots out there. You just have to do that quick little test on the ones you are interested in. Good luck!

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Local artist featured on library ‘art wall’ for first time

By Arika Herron Current in Carmel Local artist Holly Thomas Nelsen is the latest to be featured on the Carmel Clay Public Library’s “art wall.”

Every month, a new artist is featured inside the library, and pieces are available for purchase at reasonable prices. That is one of the reasons Nelsen approached the library about getting her work displayed.

“I haven’t shown my artwork in a long time,” Nelsen said. “I thought it was a good way to start showing and to let people purchase it off the wall.”

Nelsen will have 13 paintings and eight purses for sale. She works primarily in oils, watercolors and encaustic. The purses she has for sale are made of wooden boxes and feature artwork from some of Nelsen’s favorite artists.

Nelsen’s paintings are abstract, exceptional amalgamations of shapes and colors. Nelsen said she draws inspiration from everything – interesting photos, shadows, the things she does with her two young sons and husband.

“I try to look, not necessarily at an item, but at the interesting space around it,” Nelsen said.

“That’s where I start. Then I start to layer paint and just let it happen.”

Nelsen, who’s been in Carmel since graduating from Ball State University in 2001, said the month at the library will be her first show in years. A show for a retiring professor several

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years ago was the last time her work was on display.

But Nelsen hopes to use the “art wall” as a springboard and show at more galleries in Carmel. This show has renewed her excitement to create more.

“I do a lot better when I put that pressure on myself,” Nelsen said. “When I have a goal in mind it helps me finish a painting and be more creative.”

Nelsen’s work can be viewed and purchased throughout the month of November at the Carmel Clay Public Library, at 55 4th Ave. SE.

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To eat, burn or apply this food?

COMMENTARY

By Chef Michael Vlasich With the holidays around the corner and the experience I am about to describe, this column should have been written long ago. I was in a health-food section, tracking down some “wholesome” foods for a “granola head, tree hugging” group we have coming to town. I noticed packaging with healthy claims featuring sage on a multitude of products. Amazingly, the marketing world has finally caught on to the variety of uses sage has to offer.

For instance, sage is available as an extract – dried, rubbed or powdered. It is available in capsules or in products like conditioner, deodorant and toothpaste. Additionally, it has been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years. It is even found in some of the most powerful stories in the Bible.

Native Americans and today’s ghost hunters use sage in sweat lodges and to help cleanse spirits from unwanted places. The ancient Romans used sage in their baths to ease aching muscles, tired limbs and sore feet. In the Christian religions, sage is burned as incense at the altar.

For other religions, sage signifies prosperity, longevity and fertility. All these ancient beliefs and uses have carried over to modern day. You can find sage used as an ingredient for its properties of estrogen, phenolic acids, resins, tannins and saponins.

With all these uses, about the only thing sage won’t do is wash the dishes, pick up after the kids and mow the lawn.

Next time you smell that Thanksgiving turkey basted in sage, think of all the properties it has to offer, along with its long history with man-

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The most famous recipe featuring sage is Veal Saltimbocca, which can also be made with chicken. Included is my adaptation.

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Scallops with Sweet Cucumber and Mango Salsa

By Christopher Gavigan This green-living handbook focuses on ridding one’s household of the potentially harmful chemicals found in everyday products such as cleaning supplies, beauty products and toys. It is an accessible resource for sustainable homemaking, including recipes for homemade cleaners and weed killers, tips for choosing and storing healthy food, and even advice for eco-friendly pet care. It also contains contributing essays from doctors, scientists, and celebrity parents.

Healthy Child, Healthy World is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting children from harmful chemicals. Although this book is written from a parent’s perspective and stresses the particular vulnerabilities of children, it is of practical use to anyone concerned about creating a healthy and sustainable home. Additional information is available at the organization’s Web site, www.healthychild.org.

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Ingredients: • 1 cup long-grain white rice (such as jasmine) • 2 mangoes, cut into 1/2inch pieces • 2 Kirby cucumbers or 1 regular cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 1 tbsp. grated ginger • 2 tsp. fresh lime juice • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped • kosher salt and pepper • 1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops Directions: 1. Cook the rice according to the package directions.

2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the mangoes, cucumbers, ginger, lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the oil, the cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; set aside.

3. Rinse the scallops and pat them dry with paper towels. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Add the scallops and cook until golden brown and the same color throughout, about 2 minutes per side. Divide among individual plates and serve atop the rice with the salsa.

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Holiday spectacular

More than 400 choral students from Carmel High School will present their “Holiday Spectacular” at the Dale E. Graham Auditorium at Carmel High School over four days: Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets go on sale Nov. 4 in the CHS book store.

‘My Way’ tribute

Featuring nearly 60 classic songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Actors Theatre of Indiana is staging a musical tribute to “Ol’ Blue Eyes” that runs for two weeks this November in the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace (14299 Clay Terrace Blvd.). Performances run Nov. 4-15.

Nightly performances Wednesday through Saturday begin at 8 p.m. Sunday shows start 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $32 by calling 317-669-7983 or by visiting www. actorstheatreofindiana.org. Senior Citizen, student, and group discounts are available.

Shipwrecked

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis is presented “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment – The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont” (as told by himself). Written by Donald Margulies and sponsored by Barnes & Thornburg, this play runs through Nov. 8.

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Forest Dale musical

This week, Forest Dale Elementary School is putting on its student musical, “Oz.” The musical is the work of an all-volunteer staff including its director, Glenda Pilcher. The students will perform for the public at 2:45 p.m. Nov. 4 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6. The play will be shown to the student body Nov. 5 at 9 a.m.

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Mickey’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mickey’s Irish Pub,13644 N Meridian, Carmel. For more information, call 317-573-9746: Nov. 6: Peace Train & the Flower Power Brass Nov. 7: Jester Kings Nov. 13: Pack of Chihuahuas

6:00–7:00pm: Open Bar & Hors d’oeuvres Black Tie Optional • Silent & Live Auctions 7:00–11:00pm Entertainment: Arthur Murray Dancers & Carmel Voices Speaker: Steven Libman, Executive Director, Regional Performing Arts Center

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‘Jack and the Beanstalk’

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s Pyramid Players proudly present “Jack and the Beanstalk” as the final show in the 2009 Live Theatre For Kids series. Don’t miss this exciting adventure, on stage through Nov. 14 in the intimate atmosphere of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Performances take place at 10 a.m. on Fridays and at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays. For reservations or more information, call 317-872-9664.

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The following musical acts will play live at Barley Island, 639 Conner St., Noblesville. For more information, call 317-770-5280.

Nov. 7 -- Fair and Square Blue Grass Band Nov. 11 – Blue Steel

Mo’s Irish Pub

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

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Indy Adventure Boot Camp Pumpkin Powered Workout Indy Adventure Boot Camp had a pumpkin-themed workout two weeks ago at Cool Creek Park. The woman carried and threw pumpkins during their normal aerobic exercise to create a tough, but fun workout. Top left: Karen Birch, Colleen Champine, and Margaret McHenney rev up the relay. Top middle: Laurie Anderson, Right: Ann-Marie is doing a frog hop with the pumpkin. Bottom left: Colleen Champine.

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Bring back the romance COMMENTARY

By Rachael Noble Ladies, don’t you love the early stages of dating? The attentiveness a man shows and that whole “woo factor” is what brings us back for more.

The result? Passion, connection and maybe someday even love. I sometimes wonder in the early courting stages if the way this Casanova is treating me now is going to last once he knows he has won me over.

Men, you have GOT to continue romancing us. Even the old-fashioned technique of buying us flowers works! Don’t worry about it being cliché! It’s old fashioned because it has worked – for many years.

We women are suckers for things you tell us verbally AND things you do for us (both are equally important). Need to bring back the spark? Here are some examples of how to woo your woman.

• Buy her flowers.

• Text or call her several times a week during the day just to tell her you are thinking of her.

• Give her a massage with no strings attached.

• Take her out for an old-fashioned date (dinner and a movie or out for some ice cream).

• Take a walk with her and talk to her.

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• When she talks, look at her in the eyes and listen to every word.

• Listen! When you remember something a woman says and bring it up at another time, it means a lot to her that you cared enough to remember.

• Compliment her. Notice those little things she does to look good for you. It’s nice to know our man thinks we are beautiful.

• Tell her how you feel about her, hold her hand, kiss her and put your arm around her in public; leave sweet notes for her.

• Be chivalrous: Open doors for her, help her put on her coat, notice if she’s cold or hot so you can adjust the temperature, don’t walk 10 paces ahead of her, start her car for her.

• Wear cologne, work out and dress up for her on occasion • Cook dinner and make it candlelight.

• Snuggle with her in front of the T.V. Men, it’s OK if you’ve gotten it wrong in the past, because it’s never too late to start wooing your gal. Good luck, Mr. Casanova!

Rachael Noble is a single Carmel resident and contributing columnist. She can be reached at nobleadvice@yahoo.com.

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Christ-likeness … WWJD, really?

COMMENTARY

BY Bob Walters What Would Jesus Do? For starters, Jesus would glorify and obey God. Jesus would love others as an expression of his humanity, resist Satan as an expression of his divinity, and resist temptation as an expression of his humility.

Of course, Christ’s example was one of assured actions and definite faith. His words were wise, kind, insightful, harsh, shrewd, mystical … but always God-honoring, always memorable, always true.

Christ performed miracles most of us don’t expect to perform. In fact, if we ever think we have performed a miracle, think again. It’s Christ, not us.

We are fallen souls in a fallen world, yet it is miracle enough for me that in Christ, our souls can soar even in circumstances of despair.

Experiencing real love, real beauty and real grace are eternal gifts we can’t earn. Jesus gives them freely.

Trying to earn forgiveness? Christ on the Cross already erased our sins.

You’re not a believer, but you see love, beauty and grace? Of course you do.

Not believing in Christ has no bearing on Christ’s love for that person. Christ came for everybody, with truth for everybody. Christ didn’t exclude anybody. That’s what Jesus does.

We can only exclude ourselves.

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Perhaps most importantly, impossibly, dangerously and miraculously, God pursues a personal relationship with each of us. We are divinely given freedom to choose and an intellect to discern whether we accept that relationship through Christ. Many people do; many people don’t. Again, God doesn’t separate us; we separate ourselves.

So, can we be like Christ? Is Christ-likeness something we should seriously shoot for? Is “WWJD” the same as “WWID” – What Would I Do? Yes and no. Of course we should love and serve others, rebuke Satan, resist temptation, praise God, be humble and thankful, and give God the glory for our successes. Christians, like Christ, will endure the world’s scorn. We must strive to preach, teach, and share God’s word as best we can, study and reflect Christ’s teaching, and be an example of grace for others. But there is a limit.

In the Gospels, Jesus says, “Follow me” 20 times.

For heaven’s sake, don’t follow me – or anyone else. Follow Jesus.

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Disappearing? Stay home-safe.

By Randy Sorrell “SNOWBIRDING”: –verb The art of disappearing from any Hamilton County zip code for extended periods during winter’s long, dreary months.

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So who’s going to take care of your home this winter when you are laughing in Sunnyville? The neighbor or one of the kids? I’ll bet they can’t wait!

Imagine that a company exists to regularly visit your home and perform a 25-point inspection designed to reduce the risk of damage and theft. Heck, we could even do a few of those Honeydo’s, too.

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Some seasonal advice

Why is fall the best time of year to plant trees, shrub and perennials? There is less plant stress due to moderate temperatures & happy soil conditions.

Also, most of the plants energies are spent producing vigorous root systems instead of vegetation. Consequently, using less water, plants are better equipped to handle the stress of next summer.

Also, growers and patio stone suppliers are eager to reduce inventories and offer us nice incentives. Couple that with the frenzy of spring and most of us are able to be more competitive in the fall than next year.

If you like saving and would love a nice patio or landscape, NOW through early December is the best time for a great VALUE!

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Determine the big-picture goals of the project: Consider how long you’ll stay in your home. If you may move in the next few years, think more about resale by keeping the scope in line with the neighborhood. If you plan to stay in your home longer, design more for your personal taste and consider a larger investment.

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What’s so bad about a naked cup of coffee?

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By Mike Redmond I’m sure we’ve all heard the old saying about how people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.

Well, you can add some other things to that.

They shouldn’t pick their noses, either. That is to be done in the car, at a stoplight. And they shouldn’t walk around naked, although I would be willing in to make exceptions for Halle Berry and Sofia Vergara.

Which brings us, in a most roundabout way, to the case of Eric Williamson of Springfield, Va. He doesn’t live in a glass house, but he was naked the other morning, and that seems to be the trouble. So much trouble that he was arrested for it.

Here’s the story, hot off the Internet: “Eric Williamson, 29, got up at 5:30 a.m.

Monday and went to the kitchen to make some coffee. He was naked, but he was alone in the Springfield house, so he didn’t think it mattered.”

Wrong.

“A woman and a 7-year-old boy were cutting through Williamson’s front yard from a nearby path, according to WTTG-TV, Channel 5 in Washington. Through his front window, they saw Williamson having coffee in his birthday suit.”

Fairfax County police showed up and arrested him.

The story didn’t say so, but I am 99 percent sure the house is made of some standard building material with only the customary amount of glass. Which, evidently, is all you need to break the law against being naked in your own home in Springfield, Va. I presume one exists, or else they wouldn’t have arrested him.

Williamson says he was just standing in the kitchen, having a cuppa joe in his altogether.

The police say he wanted to be seen. However,

this doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me.

Not that I have any personal experience, but it doesn’t seem to me that 5:30 a.m. is the prime flash-your-neighbors hour.

That said, I’m not sure drinking coffee in the nude is the brightest idea he ever had, and not just because there were people cutting through his yard and looking in his window at the time.

I can sum up the problem in one word: Spills.

Owie owie owie.

Now let’s go back to another detail of the case. This woman and the kid were cutting through the guy’s yard. Since when is this acceptable? How come they didn’t get arrested for trespassing, or peeping in his windows? I was taught to respect other peoples’ property, every hour of the day including 5:30 a.m. You simply don’t go traipsing through other peoples’ yards.

You don’t stare in their windows either. It’s rude. Besides, they might be naked and if it’s not Halle Berry’s or Sofia Vergara’s house, you could well need a brain scrubber to get that image erased, and so far, nobody has invented one. You could very well scar yourself for life, and anything less than the aforementioned Halle or Sofia, it’s just not worth the potential trauma.

But no. The woman and the kid skipped, and Eric is looking at a possible year in jail and a $2,000 fine. All because he wanted to have a cup of coffee au naturel, and also without sugar or cream. And because he didn’t do what anyone with a lick of common sense would do when walking around the house naked: Close the curtains.

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Soupy Sales, RIP; goodbye, my old friend COMMENTARY

By Dick Wolfsie Soupy Sales is gone.

If you’re too young to remember Soupy, I’d suggest a quick Google. There are 176,000 hits.

(Wait, maybe that’s how many pies he hurled.)

As a youngster, I was glued to the TV while Soupy sparred with his off-camera puppet friends: White Fang, “The biggest and the meanest dog in the USA,” and Black Tooth, “The biggest and the sweetest dog in the USA.” Only the paws of these puppets were shown, and they did little more than grunt. Soupy would then translate the incomprehensible sounds.

There was no studio audience for his early kids’ show. But you would hear the infectious laughter of the camera crew and technicians.

Soupy later told me: “If you make the crew laugh, you know you’re funny.” He was right.

Lesson learned.

Soupy’s on-air antics sometimes got him in trouble. My favorite: He once asked kids in the

TV audience to find “that funny green paper” in their parents’ wallets and send it to the “Soupy Sales Show.” He says he didn’t receive any money; he just earned the network’s rebuke.

Soupy’s kids’ show became a cult hit – with college students. Did he sneak racy, off-color material into the show? Soupy always denied this. He once offered ten grand if you could prove he ever did any such material. No takers.

In l981, my co-host on the TV show “Good Morning New York” went on vacation, requiring a last-minute fill-in. “Hey, Dick, would you mind co-hosting with Soupy Sales for a week?” asked the producer. For me, it was like winning the lottery.

In l998, he played Crackers Comedy Club in Indianapolis for a week. I saw every show, three of them a night. “How am I doing?” he’d ask me over a big bowl of jambalaya at the old Dick Clark’s restaurant.

“I’m the wrong person to ask,” I told him.

“I’m just laughing because you’re Soupy Sales.”

Soupy winked. “That’s why I don’t need new

jokes.”

One morning that week, we did a WISH-TV spot from Soupy’s hotel. Here was the premise: Soupy Sales was in town, and I had always wanted to meet him. I stood by as the elevator door slid open and out walked Soupy. “Good morning,” I said. “Have you heard Soupy Sales is staying here?”

Soupy did his inimitable take to the camera …“I am Soupy Sales.”

“No, seriously, the real Soupy Sales is supposed to be right here in the hotel,” I said, feigning non-recognition of the star.

“I’m Soupy Sales,” he repeated, mocking frustration. Another glorious take to the camera.

“Man, you sure got old,” I said – a planned zinger, of course.

Suddenly (as arranged), a waiter walked by with a whipped cream pie in his raised hand.

With pure comic grace, Soupy nabbed it from the waiter and smooshed it squarely in my face.

I had been hit with a pie by Soupy Sales.

Last month at the arts festival in Carmel, I

arranged for a young lady whose mother owned a local pie shop to end my morning TV segment by depositing a custard cream pie in my face. I spent 10 minutes teaching her the Sales technique: the proper angle of thrust, the required twist of the wrist after impact, and the ideal amount of time to apply pressure to the face with the plate.

It was a perfect hit. Soupy would have been proud. And he would also, I hope, have applauded the way I methodically wiped the pie off my face, using Soupy’s approach to maximize the comic effect.

I know the proper way to take a pie in the kisser. Life doesn’t get any better than that.

Thank you, Soupy.

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

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• Gather a group of your dog friends together for impromptu weekly Downtown Hound-type passing practice outings.

• Make sure the dogs are ready for public appearances, then take turns each week selecting the destination and running a “class.”

• Conduct individual downtown passing sessions, always remembering to reinforce your dog for focusing on you rather than on the passers-by.

For a first outing, try an outlet mall. The sidewalks there are usually wide and with lots of grassy spaces, so it is easy to avoid people if a dog is behaving in a rude manner.

A dog should never greet a passer-by unless he’s been invited to do so, and even then, the greeting should be polite. Remind your group to be good canine ambassadors, always on the alert for human body language that says an approaching person isn’t comfortable with dogs, and giving those people an extra-wide berth.

Dog-to-dog interactions should follow similar rules.

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