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It is our position to get out and vote Tuesday as our civic duty. This is a critical time in elected office and the results of this election will heavily influence the direction of our cities.

Although most of us believe it is everyone’s civic duty to vote, isn’t it just as important to be well educated on the pressing issues and the candidates’ views, background and philosophy? There are multiple resources available to us for information about the contenders and their stances on matters of state. There is no excuse for not being prepared on the appropriate topics in the upcoming election. Our local officials have considerable influence in how our cities develop; there may be no individual who would have more direct impact on our immediate lives.

Yes, many Hamilton County elections were, for all practical purposes, decided in the May primary. Carmel does not have any contested races. So use the time to read up for the 2012 run.

On Tuesday, please be prepared to get out and cast your vote. For more information on who’s running, visit www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/services. asp?id=2353.

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It is our position some people really need to clean up their bathroom habits. Although we certainly understand public bathrooms are just that – public –it doesn’t provide the right for individuals to treat them as if they were their own personal cesspool. It never ceases to amaze us how public bathrooms are used by some as if they were designed to be destroyed. Is it possible these individuals live like this in their own homes? Is it possible they are so angry at the poor souls who must clean the bathrooms they undertake all manner and disgusting personal behavior in order to prove their superiority?

Certainly, the cost of maintaining a restroom is built into the cost of a cheeseburger. However, isn’t proper respect for public bathrooms really reflective on the person who uses it? Although it would be highly regarded to wipe off the counter and generally clean up after one’s self, we would be satisfied if people would simply find a way to flush the toilets and, well, find a way to use the facility in a more specific and respectful fashion – for themselves and for the rest of us.

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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 16 Amendments Section 1. Amendments (a) An amendment to this Constitution may be proposed in either branch of the General Assembly. If the amendment is agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, the proposed amendment shall, with the yeas and nays thereon, be entered on their journals, and referred to the General Assembly to be chosen at the next general election.

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(b) If, in the General Assembly so next chosen, the proposed amendment is agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each House, then the General Assembly shall submit the amendment to the electors of the State at the next general election. (c) If a majority of the electors voting on the amendment ratify the amendment, the amendment becomes a part of this Constitution.

(History: As Amended November 3, 1998).

Section 2. Submission If two or more amendments shall be submitted at the same time, they shall be submitted in such manner that the electors shall vote for or against each of such amendments separately.

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What an opening it was for Civic Theatre’s production of Amadeus at the Booth Tarkington Theatre on the Campus of the Center for the Performing Arts. The cast, crew and staff were at the top of their respective games. We wish we could tell you Opening Night was packed, but there were empty seats in a few patches throughout the state-of-the-art performance venue. We find Civic to be a compelling arts offering, both in quality and price, and we believe, if you haven’t done so already, you should give it a shot. As for the play, the acting was superb.

It never stuns us when a Civic shows comes off without a hitch – until we remember that the actors and actresses are unpaid performers; that, folks, is stunning. To be able to sample their dedication to the craft, one for which they are not paid, just blows our minds. The show runs through Saturday. Try it, you’ll like it. For more information, please visit www.civictheatre.org, or call 843.3800.

••• As you may know, we’re dogged supporters of the Hamilton County Humane Society, and to that end we would like to take this opportunity to urge you to attend the society’s annual Tinsel & Tails Holiday Petacular on Nov. 17 at the Ritz Charles. This is the event of the year for the animal-lover set,

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg and it will feature the society’s most remarkable pet-survivor and adoption stories of the year. For more information, please visit www.hamiltonhumane.com.

••• As proud sponsors, we’re pleased to alert you to Legacy Fund’s awards and non-profit showcase on Thursday at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. Legacy Fund has served residents throughout Hamilton County since 1991, bringing neighbors together to address community issues and priorities, to connect donors with their charitable interests and passions, and to make the act of giving a more meaningful and effective gesture. It’s quite an evening, and we’d love to have you join us.

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By Terry Anker While having coffee with a vibrant 80-yearold recently, the topic turned to the advancing age of my own kids. We talked about Halloween and how this year was the first in more than a decade I had not followed one of my own around the neighborhood on the annual ritual of begging for treats and threatening tricks. My own boys no longer required my supervision. The younger was with his buddies, chaperoned by another father in a neighborhood with a far greater density of residences – more candy per square foot, I guess. And the older, spent the evening studying for an algebra test the next day. My octogenarian friend shared a knowing laugh and we had the usual conversation about how time marches on. He pointed to the mechanical failures beset an aging body. In his case, he found himself at the dentist more often than not being told his teeth, especially those in the rear, were beginning to fail not due to defect or neglect but

because they had reached their maximum usable life.

It struck me my perception about teeth had been all wrong. I assumed they lasted forever, failing only if betrayed by their owner. Of course reason suggests all grinding devices eventually wear down. I once read elephants often die of starvation when their teeth grit to the point of ineffectiveness. In the case of my aging comrade, he simply was off to have them repaired or replaced as the circumstance warranted. He was not deterred by the development but saw it simply as care required on a vintage mandible. Why do we so often defer maintenance, fearing it acknowledges our mortality instead of embracing it as a marker of good stewardship?

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By Jeff Worrell I prefer to think of this as a sophisticated talent search. Some of my readers might view this as begging. Well OK, then let’s call it what it is.

I am begging all fun-loving volunteers to hear my plea, consider my request and come to my rescue. I need to identify two Carmelites with an aptitude for administration to volunteer their services for this year’s CarmelFest.

Now before you stop reading because you don’t want to give up your July 4 holiday with family and friends, the CarmelFest Director of Paper, Details and Pulling Rabbits Out of Hats actually gets to sit back and enjoy Carmel’s largest two-day festival. The planning and organizing expertise needed by the organizing committee will have long since been handled by the time July 3 rolls around.

Are you starting to get the picture? I need to find two (don’t want to wear one person out) individuals who can provide the back office, administrative functions to support a dedicated team of game organizers, fireworks exploders, parade liner-uppers, food sellers and entertainment hirers. Some 200 volunteers come together each year to pull off this memory maker for our community, proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Carmel.

So, you might be asking, “What is in it for

me?” Glad you asked. First off, I am sure you have heard about the CarmelFest t-shirt. Need I say more? But wait, there’s more. If you decide to actually attend the festival as an official member of the organizing committee, you will get a walkie-talkie. We get to say “10-4,” “What’s your location” and my favorite, “Over and out.”

And then there is all of the other stuff, like serving your community, becoming a part of a team of really talented, caring and dedicated Carmel citizens who love their community so much that they just do it.

There are the friendships you will make that live well after July 5 and, of course, who could forget the after-it-is-all-over annual party.

(Please note, you will have to plan the party.)

Yes, there is some work involved but it will seem like a walk in the park. Now, have I sold you? Am I making you rush to your phone to dial 696-0162 to learn more? If not, you will see this column again next week…and the next week. Please don’t make me do that. CarmelFest volunteers rock!

Jeff Worrell is a local businessman.

He recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at jworrell@advantagemedical.com

Upcoming Carmel meetings » Rotary meeting Rotary Club of Carmel will meet Friday, noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St. Program: Veteran’s Day Recognition. Contact: Wendy Phillips, 5014955. » Kiwanis meeting – Carmel Golden K Kiwanis will meet this Thursday, 10 a.m. at the American Legion Hall, 852 W. Main St. Speaker: Amanda Smith, chief naturalist, Hamilton County Parks and Recreation, on the birds of Cool Creek Park. Contact: Don Moehn, 873-1956. » Cancellation – Today’s meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Arts Committee of the City Council has been cancelled.

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DISPATCHES » Food drive – The Stratford, a retirement community in Carmel, will host a holiday food drive for the needy in Hamilton County in partnership with Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The retirement community, 2460 Glebe St., will serve as a drop-off location Wednesday through Saturday. » Santarossa opens in IDC – Santarossa will open in the Indiana Design Center with a grand opening celebration Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m. The grand opening will coincide with an IDC Community Open House from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring special showroom offers, artists and the latest home and holiday products to arrive at IDC. For more information, visit www.indianadesigncenter.com. » Ordinance vetoed – Mayor Jim Brainard last week vetoed an ordinance banning firearms and other weapons from City Hall. The City Council was expected to act on the veto at its meeting last night, after Current’s press time. For more information, visit www.currentincarmel.com. » Comedy at Bub’s – Comedian and Carmel native Dave Dugan will perform at Bub’s Burgers & Ice Cream, 210 W. Main St., Nov. 19 at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance. » Piano unveiling – The Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative in The Center for the Performing Arts will be unveiling a Richard Whiting piano on Saturday. Restoration work on the piano is almost complete. Songs composed on the piano include Hooray for Hollywood, Aint We Got fun, Too Marvelous for Words and more. » New group for young professionals – The Scene, the new young professionals group at The Center for the Performing Arts, has finalized plans for upcoming activities and a membership drive.

This social and civic network, focused on connecting patrons within the ages of 21 to 40, plans events that pair socializing with the performing arts. The group attends specific performances together and then enjoys a social event with other young professionals before or after the show. The $45 membership is optional but the benefits include one free ticket to a performance, exclusive ticket rates all season long, volunteer opportunities and special events. For more information, visit TheCenterForThePerformingArts.org.

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The award for best actress in a dramatic role…

COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson “Thank you, Natalie. Gosh, what a surprise.

Okay, well, I’d like to first thank my brothers and sister; their incessant complaining really helped to define my motivation. My dad for occasionally coming home late and missing out on the family meals; his absence allowed me to forget my inhibitions and manners, and really go for it. And finally, to my mom: If it weren’t for her sub-par meatloaf, her stingy rules about not leaving the table and her unfaltering inability to maintain control by 6:00 pm every night, well, let’s just say I’d still be sitting in the audience right now, watching Jennifer Lawrence accept this award. Can’t wait for ‘Hunger Games.’”

Dinner time drama: In my house, what starts off as a lovely family get-together usually degrades into a beauty parlor scene from “Steel Magnolias.” “I hate pork.” “He’s chewing with his mouth open.” “She’s looook-iinngg at me” Unless we’re eating pizza or pancakes, my children spend the 20 minutes they’re forced to be at the table complaining about the meal or debating the stupidity of the rules, which boil down to three bites of the entrée or you’re at the table until bedtime and nothing until the following morning.

Reasonable, right? But, by the way our boys, in particular, behave you’d think I was feeding

them arsenic-laced dog poo. Most nights they gag on their requisite three forkfuls (after much whining, hurumphing and considerable stalling) and then hold out until breakfast the next day.

They’d actually rather starve than eat tacos, barbecue ribs, or God forbid, oven-lemon chicken.

Honestly, we are usually on our own anyway.

Even when we are all together, sometimes we eat cereal, cheese bagels or eggs just so we can have a conversation with topics other than idle threats, bribery, or swear words. But on those rare nights when I have time to cook something other than Easy Mac, my husband and I are determined to have a real family sit-down meal. I heard families who eat together spawn fewer serial killers, or something like that. We absolutely refuse to cater to our kids’ personal preferences.

So I guess for the time being, we won’t be needing tickets to the IRT. We have outstanding dinner-time theater right in our very own kitchen. And with tuna casserole on the menu tonight, we should be in for some Oscar-worthy performances. Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist.

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editorial@youarecurrent.com The Indiana Dept. of Transportation last week announced a $35.7 million contract award for construction of new U.S. 31 Hamilton County interchanges at Keystone Parkway and 146th Street. As part of its bid, Walsh Construction Co. reduced the closure of KeyKeystone Parkway will close for three stone Parkway at U.S. 31 to months in either direction next year. just under three months in Artist’s rendering either direction. will be closed to build four new bridges. Detour Crown Point-based Walsh Construction routes will direct motorists traveling on Keysubmitted the lowest and best bid among three contractors, reducing the Keystone Parkway clo- stone Parkway to alternative routes. An incensures to 90 days southbound and 80 days north- tive will be offered for each day the bridges are reopened earlier than Walsh anticipates. Should bound, weather and other factors permitting. it take them longer, the contractor will be liable Starting next year, U.S. 31 construction will for monetary damages. span the area from the Monon Trail crossing in The next construction contract, scheduled for Carmel to Greyhound Pass just across the borbid in summer of 2012, will encompass U.S. 31 der in Westfield. Crews currently are relocating from the 146th Street bridge to 156th Street, utilities and clearing land to make room for the with reconfigured access at 151st Street, Union new roadway. Construction on the Keystone Parkway-146th Street interchange is expected to Street and Greyhound Pass.

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Carmel author’s nonprofit gets kids’ creative juices flowing

By Brandie Bohney editorial@youarecurrent.com Carmel author and illustrator Adam Seif has been operating Club Applesauce, a not-forprofit organization dedicated to encouraging creativity in elementary-aged children, for a year now, and he couldn’t be more excited.

“It inspires children to be more creative: draw more, write more,” he said. “I do this by traveling around and talking to kids. I have workbooks for the kids, and I tie in the writing with the drawings.”

The non-profit art education business wasn’t Seif’s original plan, though. With an education in design, he initially worked as a graphic designer.

Although the job allowed him to express his own creativity, he knew something was missing. When he started doing author talks at schools as his books took off, he recognized a need. Inspired by underfunded schools with virtually no art programs, Seif saw kids get truly excited about drawing and writing after his author talks.

“It’s really the kids who lose out when schools don’t have the funds,” he said. “And I don’t want that to happen.”

He did some research of not-for-profit organizations online, and with the help of an attorney, he organized Club Applesauce to make a dif-

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ference for both underfunded and well-funded school art programs. For underfunded schools, he provides a service that the schools are unable to provide themselves, and in well-funded programs, Club Applesauce is an enhancement.

Now, Seif operates Club Applesauce full time.

He continues to write and draw, publishing his own books. He uses monies from his books and donations to fund Club Applesauce, which has him visiting elementary schools and discussing with the children what he does as an illustrator and author. He shares with the kids his creative process.

Although Seif has focused heavily on local and regional schools, he’s travelled as far as Birmingham to present his inspirational program. He hopes to soon start a “Pay-It-Forward” program that would have students across the country communicating through their artwork and stories.

Accetturo considering new office

By Kevin Kane kevin@youarecurrent.com John Accetturo will leave the City Council at the conclusion of this year but has his eyes on a new public office.

Accetturo confirmed last week that he is considering running for the office of Hamilton County treasurer in 2012.

“Yes, I am considering it. I have many years of professional experience in performing treasurer functions in government, so it would be natural fit for me,” Accetturo said in an e-mail. “I have been in public service virtually my whole life so this would be another area where I can give back to our community here in Hamilton County. I am reviewing my options at this time.”

Accetturo did not run for another term on the council this year, instead opting to challenge Mayor Jim Brainard in May’s primary election.

According to the city’s website, Accetturo has worked in accounting and finance for more than 31 years and is a managing partner with CMA Consultants, a Carmel-based financial consulting firm.

Accetturo has until mid-February to declare his candidacy for the 2012 primary.

The treasurer’s office is currently held by Kim Good, who after two terms is ineligible for a third.

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Civic present ‘Amadeus’ Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre’s production of the Tony Award-winning play, Amadeus, continues through Saturday at the Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts. Single tickets are $26 for Thursday’s performance, $35 for Friday and Saturday, and $15 for children 12 and younger. Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 843-3800 or by visiting www.CivicTheatre.org. Pictured: Jeremy Brimm as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and John Goodson as Antonio Salieri.

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Meet the people who run The Center for the Performing Arts

By Kevin Kane kevin@youarecurrent.com Frank Basile, interim president and CEO of The Center for the Performing Arts stresses that running the Center is a team effort.

That has been especially true since July, when the sudden resignation of Steven Libman put Basile, a veteran in business management, in an unfamiliar position: running a world-class performing arts center.

To help make the transition to new leadership a smooth one, the Center’s executive staff has taken on greater responsibilities and filled in where they are needed. The running of the entire center – from orchestrating its high-profile galas to managing the soon-to-open gift shop – takes a vast team of professionals. But here is an introduction to some of the people who help bring the Center’s venues to life several times per week.

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As head of the Center’s marketing, Anderson oversees current marketing initiatives and develops strategic plans to increase brand recognition and market share within the region and beyond. “I oversee the sales departments including box office and group sales, as well as public relations, advertising, website and print collateral,” he said. Anderson held the same position at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater until joining the Center in August 2010 for a new opportunity that he said still excites him. “The top thing that keeps me excited is seeing a community excited and engaged by what the Center and the arts offer to their lives.”

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Basile was retired when appointed to his current position July 29. He entered retirement in 2008 after serving as senior vice president of the Gene B. Glick Company. Now, he’s back to working long hours, arriving before 8 a.m. and not leaving for home until 10 p.m. on most days. But he still eats dinner with his wife, Katrina. She picks him up around 6 p.m. each night and brings him back to the office about an hour later so he can finish his work. “Most of the day is filled with meetings with various staff members, potential donors and sponsors and various other visitors, and handling phone calls and e-mails,” he said. “It has been an abrupt change from retirement, but it’s truly exciting, though I would not want to do it on a permanent basis.”

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General manager

Tatum came to the Center in July 2010 after serving as the executive director of the Folly Theater in Kansas City. As the Center’s general manager, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Center pertaining to facility rentals, volunteers, security, parking issues and management of the events calendar of the three venues. Since Libman’s departure, Tatum said he has been more involved in managing the schedule of events and has more input in the selection of artists, and helping to get a new arts center up and running is what brought him to Carmel. “I felt it was a great opportunity to be part of the start-up of a wonderful new performing arts center,” he said. “To be involved with the presentation of the world’s greatest artists in such an outstanding venue is very rewarding.”

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Baker, who joined the Center in November 2010, said she spends her time making connections and cultivating experiences. “I help develop ancillary programming and experiences connecting our audiences and the community at large with what’s happening on our stages,” she said. “These might take the form of pre-concert happenings – lectures, artist interviews, et cetera – or bringing artists into school classrooms or community centers.” And if she could choose one artist to help her do this full-time, it would be an easy selection: Yo-Yo Ma. “My all-time dream ‘partner in educational crime’ would be him.”

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Hatch came to the Center in February 2010 after working as the senior director of financial development for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. “My team is responsible for all contributed revenue for the Center’s operations including individual support, sponsorship, and grants,” he said. Hatch’s team spends its time meeting with potential and current supporters of the Center, securing corporate support and sponsorship and managing events for donors and sponsors. “Philanthropy is the heartbeat of our organization,” he said. “We couldn’t do our amazing educational programs nor could we bring world-class orchestras without the generous investment of our supporters.”

Austin organizes some of Carmel’s biggest celebrations. The Center’s executive producer joined the staff in February 2010 and works to create and deliver events to support the Center’s brand, including the grand opening gala in January. He also created grand opening campaigns for the Studio Theater and The Tarkington. “This is a career milestone for everyone, which is only appropriate with such a grand performing arts campus. Three openings in a seven-month period is just unheard of.”

Mike Anderson

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Sadler served as the Marion County clerk before founding the Initiative in 2007. As its executive director, she oversees all of its operations, including educational programming, archiving and preserving items and fundraising. But she also works for the Center. “Since Libman’s departure, I have added the additional responsibilities of being team leader for booking and programming for the 2012-2013 season, along with Doug Tatum and David Anderson,” she said. Her primary responsibility and passion, however, is the preservation of America’s music. “My job is about the wonderful genre of music known as the Great American Songbook. I love it and making sure that it continues on is a pleasure.”

Karen Kelsey Administrator

Kelsey joined the Center’s staff in August after serving in the same role at 3DT Holdings in Indianapolis. Kelsey has extensive experience with nonprofits, as she worked for seven years as the director of the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation.

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Current interviewed Anderson in July 2010, when construction on the Palladium was not yet completed and he was the project manager, working for Shiel Sexton. At the time, he said finishing work on the concert hall was “bitter sweet,” adding “It will be hard to leave it when it’s done.” He didn’t have to. Anderson joined the Center in January and now oversees the maintenance of all three performance venues.

He’s a bit partial to one of them, though. “The Palladium is my favorite spot. I led the Shiel Sexton team that built it and I’m very proud of the accomplishment.”

John Hughey

Public relations manager

After years of working in the media, Hughey said he now helps media outlets “tell the Center’s story.” He joined the staff in February 2010, jumping at the opportunity to become the Center’s chief storyteller. “I’m an entrepreneur at heart and love being on the ground level of a start-up organization,” he said. “It’s inspiring to know that we live in a community that embraces music, dance and theater. I’m blessed to be able to share the stories that take place here every day, on stage and behind the scenes.”

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Penn Circle construction to begin this week

By Kevin Kane kevin@youarecurrent.com Construction was scheduled to begin yesterday on 193 “high-end” apartments in Carmel.

Milhaus Development last week completed financing for the $20 million project, which includes construction of five buildings on the roughly six-acre site near the roundabout at Old Meridian Street and Pennsylvania Street. The entire development could be completed in about 15 months, David Leazenby, Milhaus vice president of predevelopment, said the first structure, a four-story building, could be completed in nine months, with leasing beginning in the spring.

“I would call them higher-end, luxury apartments,” Leazenby said.

Penn Circle’s studio, one-bedroom and twobedroom apartments will include open floor

plans and high-end features including granite countertops, according to the company. The community also will feature a pool and an outdoor living room with an outdoor kitchen.

A .76-acre parcel at the corner of the intersection is listed for retail use, though Leazenby said it is not yet known what types and how many businesses will occupy this portion of the site.

“There’s been some interest from some restaurants and some banks,” he said. “We have a lot of flexibility with that.”

Additional residential units could be added above the retail space, depending on the types of businesses that locate there, Leazenby said.

As for the 193 apartments in the current plans, Leazenby said these likely will be filled with a mix of young and middle-aged professionals, based on the current market in Carmel.

Third-quarter housing numbers up in Hamilton County

By Jordan Fischer jordan@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County housing market numbers are moving in the right direction, according to a quarterly July-September report released by the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of REALTORS (MIBOR) last week.

According to the report, the number of closed sales in Hamilton County increased by 27.7 percent during July to September when compared to the same months in 2010; closed sales also increased 27.6 percent in the Septemberonly comparison within Hamilton County.

“The numbers are reading what we want them to read for a turnaround, and that’s what we’ve been seeing lately,” said Steve Rupp, a REALTOR and broker-associate for Prudential Indiana Realty Group covering Hamilton County and northern Indianapolis.

“This third quarter is turning out to be the best quarter of the year so far,” Rupp said. “New listings are down, and that’s excellent. We need those numbers to come down. And part of that is that foreclosures are down.”

The monthly supply of housing inventory for Hamilton County dropped 3.5 percent in September to 8.3 months. That’s lower, Rupp said, than MIBOR’s average inventory, which is

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The median sales price for Hamilton County did drop 3.9 percent compared to this period last year, however, which Rupp said is a sign homeowners are still having to negotiate “pretty hard” to sell their homes (homeowners on average received 90.4 percent of their original list price at sale in September). On the other hand, Rupp said, he and his colleagues have begun seeing movement of homes priced above $500,000 again, whereas there was little to no activity in that market in 2010.

Rupp said he was optimistic MIBOR numbers were signs of an upward trend for the market.

“It will be interesting to see where we are in February-March-April of next year, relative to where we were this year,” he said. “My guess, relative to the economy of course, is that we’re going to continue the trend of pretty good numbers.

If you couple that with still significantly-lower than historical average interest rates, you’re going to have some pretty strong numbers. If we could just get that unemployment number down, that will really close the deal for real estate, and you’re not going to have anything holding it back.”

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Applebee’s – Free meal, Friday. Applebee’s is again offering a free meal to military veterans and active-duty service members on Veteran’s Day. There will be seven entrées to choose from.

Military ID or proof of service required. Find locations at http://applebees.com/.

Chili’s – Free meal, Friday. Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of six meals. This offer is available during business hours on Friday at participating Chili’s in the U.S. only. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service.

Golden Corral – Free meal, Nov. 14: The 10th annual Golden Corral Military Appreciation dinner will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday in all Golden Corral Restaurants nationwide. The free “thank you” dinner is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. For more information, visit www.goldencorral.com/military/.

Home Depot – The Home Depot is offering all active duty personnel, reservists, retired military, veterans and their families a 10 percent discount off their purchases in honor of Veteran’s Day. The offer is valid on purchases of up to $2,000 for a maximum of $200 and is available at The Home Depot stores, The Home Depot Design Center locations, Yardbirds and EXPO Design Center locations.

Hooters – Free Meal, Friday. Choose one of the new specialty items on the Hooter’s menu.

Open to all active duty and military veterans with valid military ID or proof of military service. Drink purchase required. For more information, visit www.HootersVeteransDay.com.

Veterans day ceremony Noon Thursday, Tarkington Theater in the Center for the Performing Arts, 4 Center Green, Carmel. Participants include Mayor Jim Brainard, LTC Ron Martin, U.S. Army retired as keynote speaker, Carmel VFW/American Legion Honor Guard, the Carmel Elementary School Choir and the Actors Theatre of Indiana’s own “Andrews Sisters.” The city-wide “Their Service – Our Freedom” poster and essay contest winners will also be recognized. Students will read their winning essays at the ceremony.

Lowes – Lowe’s is offering all active, reserve, honorably discharged, retired military personnel and their immediate family members a 10 percent discount on in-store U.S. purchases made during the Veterans Day holiday. The discount is available Monday through Friday on in-stock and special order purchases up to $5,000.

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants – Free lunch or dinner, Nov 13. Veterans must provide proof of military service. Also, space is limited and reservations are highly recommended.

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ArtSplash Gallery, in suite 140 at 111 W. Main St., this month is focusing on holiday shopping ideas for business associates.

Evan Lurie Gallery, 30 W. Main St., will hold a free artist reception during the Gallery Walk hours for its new exhibition of work by artist Victor Wang.

Eye On Art Gallery, 111 W Main St., suite 150, will feature the work of several artists who specialize in the creation of handmade journals and books. The artists all have ties to Ball State University.

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lery owner Susan Mauck. Also featured in the gallery are the abstract paintings of Nikko Minichiello.

Garvey Simon Art Access, 27 E. Main St., will hold a reception Saturday evening to celebrate its current exhibition, “About Face.”

Renaissance Fine Art & Design at 1 S. Range Line Rd will host a vintage jewelry trunk show during Gallery Walk hours featuring music, wine and the work of more than 50 artists.

Coinciding with the Gallery Walk will be an open house at the Indiana Design Center from 5 to 8 p.m. The open house also will include the grand opening of Santarossa Mosaic & Tile Company and special holiday displays in the showrooms of other IDC tenants such as Drapery Street, Premier, Holder Mattress and The Swanky Abode.

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Students will present courtroom drama this week

By Bryan Gilmer editorial@youarecurrent.com Carmel High School’s “12 Angry Jurors” is far from the typical play.

The student production is based on the television-showturned-classic-movie “12 Angry Men” and will be running at CHS Thursday through Saturday.

Magistrate David Najjar, a CHS alum, What makes the play plays the judge in ‘12 Angry Jurors.’ unique is the seating arrangesome credence,” Peterson said. “It’s great that ment. According to Jim Peterson, director of he was willing to do that. And he sounds really theater and film at CHS, the play is performed authentic as well.” “in the round or in arena staging,” allowing the This drama tells the story of a 19-year-old audience to get up close and personal with the proceedings, and the drama department at CHS man charged with murder. The play focuses has worked to make the performance as authen- on the struggle of a sole juror, played by senior Scott Jackoway, who tries to convince the rest tic as possible. that the boy is innocent. Jackoway said he has The play is set during a murder trial in the “really enjoyed playing the role” and is excited at 1950s, and costume designer Cindra Ventruella the challenge it offers. has given the cast authentic costumes as well as “The energy that everyone brings to rehears50s-style hairdos. The play even features a real als is phenomenal,” Jackoway said. “It is going judge – Magistrate David Najjar, a CHS alum to be one of the best performances Carmel High and winner of the lifetime thespian award from School has ever seen.” the school.

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Loaning and lending GRAMMAR LESSON

By Brandie Bohney My recent column regarding the difference between further and farther and principal and principal opened a floodgate of requests. So many readers emailed with requests to explain the difference between various pairs of similar words that it will take weeks to get through all of them.

But that’s what I’m here for.

First on the long lineup of word comparisons is the difference between loan and lend. Reader Phil is going to be terribly disappointed at my response, though.

The e-mail implored me to let my readers know that loan is a noun, not a verb. And it’s true that in formal British English, loan is not used as a verb. The appropriate verb is lend. But in American English, Australian English, and even casual British English, loan can be used as both a noun and a verb.

There’s a caveat, though.

Although loan can be used as a verb, it can only function as such in cases where the items in question are tangible. So while you can loan

money or a car or underwear to someone, you must lend credence or intuition or stability.

Still, even though loan can technically be used as a verb, there’s a good-sized group of grammarians and language enthusiasts who strongly dislike it to be used as such. And the truth is, the verb lend is beautifully designed specifically for the same purpose that many people use loan. You can’t go wrong with lend, but loan has limitations that must be minded.

So here’s my advice: when you need a verb about a loan, use lend.

Not because it is the only choice, but because it is the better choice. Not only will you never need to evaluate your usage for the physical versus conceptual, but you’ll never have to worry about language sticklers mocking you in your absence.

So while you can loan money or a car or underwear to someone, you must lend credence or intuition or stability.

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WHY DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY? WHY CAN’T I DO IT MYSELF? Most of the time creditors will not negotiate with individuals, or debt settlement companies. They will ask an attorney for a “power of attorney”. An attorney locks in the terms, so that the creditor cannot change them and try to collect more interest or fees later. An attorney can also protect you in the event of a lawsuit occurring while negotiations are ongoing.

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Thursday to Nov. 20 Carmel Community Playhouse, 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel, presents “Six Degrees of Separation.” The humorous drama by John

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Woody’s Library Restaurant The Scoop: Established in the spring of 1998, Woodys Library Restaurant is a unique bi-level establishment locally owned by a husband and wife team – Kevin and Richelle Rider – offering a memorable and personal dining experience. The restaurant is a renovated Andrew Carnegie Library that was originally built in 1913. The upstairs is a cozy retreat that resembles the original library design with vaulted ceilings and warm wood furnishings. The library shelves feature works of art created by local artisans and a unique collection of books donated by customers over the years. Woodys also features a private room, a wrap around deck that overlooks Main Street, a smoke-free neighborhood pub featuring a 225 gallon saltwater fish tank overlooking a casual dining area..

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Smoking: Smoking is not permitted Reservations: Accepted Dress: Casual Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.

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The California rolls. I really like the ginger dressing.

What do you like about Miyagi’s? It’s very low key and very casual, but it feels like finedining.

The Miyagi Sushi Bar is located at 3625 E. 96th St. They can be contacted at 846-7077.

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Sweet Chili Chicken Kabobs If you tailgate with people in their 30s or younger, you’ll no doubt realize that they like hot sauces. The “Buffalo Wing” originated at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, NY, and swept the country. It was a combination of a cayenne pepper sauce (Frank’s) and butter on baked or deepfried chicken wings. This hot item revitalized the chicken industry as the demand for wings soared.

My only problem with Frank’s sauce was that it was thin. I only used it in cooking or seasoning.

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Now Franks has made a thick product that has the consistency of a barbecue sauce. We serve it as a dipping sauce or grilling sauce. The younger set loves it. Also they have a new sweet chilli flavor that gives the option to slightly vary the taste of the hotter side of tailgate menus.

Here’s a great upscale tailgate recipe that will thrill young and old, but I’d double it to make sure there are some for after the game. ers. Mix Sweet Chili Sauce and barbecue sauce.

Grill kabobs on greased rack over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 7 min. Baste often with Sweet Chili BBQ Sauce. Serves Six. Joe Drozda is a Carmel resident and an author about sports and food.

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By Leonid Plotkin “There was a time when traveling brought the traveler into contact with civilizations which were radically different from his own and impressed him in the first place by their strangeness,” observed the French anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss more than 50 years ago.

“During the last few centuries” he concluded, “such instances have become increasingly rare.”

And today they grow rarer and rarer still.

I was wandering around on the outskirts of the town of Drangadra, in far western India, when I met the Madari, a tribe of magicians and snake charmers. For no one knows how long the Madari have eked out a living traveling from village to village, putting on magic shows and performing tricks with their cobras and scorpions.

They are the heirs to an ancient craft and tradition – a dignified and proud people, keenly aware of their history, of their independence and of the antiquity of their craft. Increasingly, however, the Madari cannot support themselves with their shows. In many Indian villages people now have televisions, and an old, bearded snake charmer can’t compete with Hollywood special effects.

A young Madari couple invited me to their home. Though the boy’s father still works as a snake charmer, to support his new family, his son has taken a job in a factory making vitrified tiles used for decorating kitchens and bath-

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DISPATCHES » Officials back HPV vaccine for boys – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has approved “recommendations for routine vaccination of males 11 or 12 years old with three doses of HPV4 (vaccine)” to shield against the virus. At this point the recommendation is limited to Gardasil, made by Merck. Another HPV vaccine, GlaxoSmithKline’s Cervarix, is not yet included in the advisory.

-HealthDay News » Stress linked to IBS – According to a new study, people who have experienced more trauma over their lifetimes are more likely to experience irritable bowel syndrome. This trauma can range from deaths of loved ones to divorce to disasters such as experiencing a house fire or a car accident. The exact cause of IBS is unknown, but researchers suspect that the nerves and muscles that control the bowel are to blame. Stress may over-activate the nerves that connect the brain and the gut, leading to painful and embarrassing bowel problems.

-www.livescience.com » Probiotics may lower inflammation – Probiotics, or “good bacteria,” may lower levels of inflammation in the body, which could benefit patients who have inflammatory diseases such as ulcerative colitis, a new study says. Patients with one of these conditions who took the probiotic bacteria B. infantis for eight weeks had lower levels of inflammation compared with those who took a placebo. And healthy people who took probiotics also saw a reduction in inflammation compared with those who took a placebo. The results suggest that probiotics may lower levels of inflammation, regardless of the affliction, the researchers said. However, it’s still not clear whether probiotics can actually help with symptoms of these diseases, experts say.

-www.myhealthnewsdaily.com » Unexpected antioxidants – Upping your antioxidant intake from as many sources as possible is more beneficial than getting them from just a few highly publicized foods. For example, whole grain versions of pasta have three times more antioxidants than enriched or refined varieties.

And popcorn has four times more polyphenols—powerful cancer-fighting plant compounds—than the average amount found in fruits. When air-popped at home, it’s a 100 percent whole grain food.

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Omega-3 pill – If you don’t like or eat a lot of fish, pop an omega-3 supplement daily to reap the fatty acid’s impressive immune-fortifying properties. Omega-3s increase the activity of phagocytes—cells that fight flu by eating up bacteria—according to a study by Britain’s Institute of Human Nutrition and School of Medicine. Other research shows that omega-3s increase airflow and protect lungs from colds and respiratory infections. Look for purified fish oil capsules that contain at least 1 g combined of EPA and DHA. Astragalus – This Chinese root is shown to stimulate the white blood cells that fight infection. A study published in 2007 found that astragalus appears to boost immunity in mice.

And a pilot study suggests that the herb may have similar effects in people. However, keep in mind that astragalus may take six to eight weeks to reach its full effect.

Vitamin D – According to a Harvard study, people with the lowest vitamin D levels were 36 percent more likely to have upper respiratory infections, compared with those with the most D. (Asthma patients with low levels of D were nearly six times as likely to get sick as those with the greatest amounts.) Adequate amounts of D help produce cathelicidin, a protein with viruskilling qualities. Aim for at least 1,000 IU daily.

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Airborne – Experts say this supplement, a blend of blend of Zinc, Ginger, Echinacea and other vitamins, minerals, and herbs, does nothing to repel germs on an airplane or anywhere else. It also contains large amounts of vitamin A, which could be toxic if taken several times a day. The company was fined $23 million in a class-action lawsuit in 2008 for false advertising. It has since changed its packaging from saying it treats colds to calling the supplement simply an immune booster.

Vitamin C – There’s certainly no downside to eating a lot of C-rich foods, such as red peppers and citrus fruits. But taking a vitamin for extra protection won’t help. A 2007 review of 30 studies found no evidence that vitamin C supplementation prevents colds in the normal population. Plus, megadoses can cause kidney stones, upset stomach, and even internal bleeding in children.

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DISPATCHES » Closed sales increase – According to a recent report from the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors, the number of closed sales in Hamilton County increased by 27.7 percent during July to September when compared to the same months in 2010. During July to September 2011, median sales prices in the county dropped to $210,000, a 2.7 percent decrease. During the one-month period of September 2011, median sales price decreased 3.9 percent to $197,000. Average sales price of homes in Hamilton County decreased 4.3 percent to $254,282 when compared to the same three-month period in 2011, and dropped 2.6 percent in the one-month comparison to $243,546. » Target opening earlier – For shoppers eager to get a head start on their holiday shopping, Target is opening its doors nationwide at midnight on Black Friday.

While other retailers like Toys R Us have opted to get a jump start on Black Friday by opening on Thanksgiving night in the past, for Target, which usually opens its doors at the crack of dawn on Black Friday, this is its earliest opening ever.

-www.money.cnn.com » Check credentials – There are nearly 176,000 people out there calling themselves financial advisors, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with almost a quarter-million expected by 2016, and weeding through the bad apples isn’t easy. One thing to keep in mind: They’re largely unregulated. You want to look for those letters after their names. Stick to well-known programs such as CFP, CPA, CHFC, CFA. Taking an ethics pledge, among other requirements, distinguishes these advisers from the others. To put it in perspective, there were 63,601 CFP certificants as of September. In July 2011, 58 percent of the applicants passed the CFP exam the first time.

-www.thefiscaltimes.com » ‘Occupy’ banned in China – According to UC Berkeley publication China Digital Times, Sina Weibo, China’s hyper-popular microblogging site, has banned all search keywords that could theoretically be associated with Occupy Wall Street. A long list of banned keywords on Sina Weibo’s search function has been uncovered and tested by the CDT team. All the listed phrases stick to one simple rule: a combination of “occupy” and a place name. In other words, the hundreds of millions of Sina Weibo users are no longer allowed to search for “occupy Beijing,” for instance.

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Should I increase my limits?

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By Ryan Samuelson Question from Willis H. from Carmel: I tell my clients all the time about the benefits of increased limits and umbrella policies. I know it’s not costly, but could you approach the benefits from an insurance perspective?

Response from Ryan Samuelson: When we talk about increasing limits, we’re talking about liability limits. Liability limits have become a little bit more confusing because of all the options that are available. Right off the bat, I’m going to take that choice down to a yes or no question. Should you increase your liability limits from the base limits? There are reasons to say “yes” and reasons to say “no.” Let’s start with why you might choose to not increase your limits.

You probably already know the reason to not increase your limits. It’s money. If you’re choosing between putting food on the table and increasing your insurance limits, it’s a pretty easy choice. However, increasing your limits is much less expensive then you may realize. Doubling your limits may only cost a couple of dollars per month after bundling your policies and selecting the proper payment plan.

The main reason to say “yes” to increasing your liability limits also is pretty easy. It’s a great way to protect your assets, your family and yourself. Most states have mandated what the minimum liability limits will be, but those minimum limits are rarely adequate.

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A couple of things add to the reasons to make an increase to your liability limits. The first one is inflation. Medical costs have been sky rocketing for the last 20 years and show no signs of slowing. These trends guarantee that it’s going to be costly if you hurt someone with your vehicle or someone gets hurt on your property. Increasing your limits is a great strategy to prevent these costs from coming out of your personal assets.

Another thing to keep in mind is your level of risk. Increasing your level of risk only adds to the list of reasons you should increase your coverage limits. Keep these questions and others like them in mind when you think about your personal risks: • Do you drive car pools?

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• Do you have a pool / trampoline / tree house / pond?

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There are many things to think about and plenty of reasons to consider increasing your liability limits. As always, we recommend talking this over with your independent insurance agent to find the correct solutions for you.

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Super-charging memory COMMENTARY

By David Cain It happened a year ago on Halloween. It was a Sunday. I was at the office quietly working and was greeted by multiple police poised to discover a bad guy robbing the place.

Instead, it was just a guy armed only with headphones and a MacBook Pro. They rushed my little room and surrounded my desk ready to lay down the law. But, it was just me, sitting alone with a hot cup of coffee.

The moment was scary.

They had guns. It was startling and surprising.

My heart racing, I remember I couldn’t get back to work. I paced up and down the hall after they had departed, trying to regain the momentum I once had.

It’s been a year and I still remember every detail. Each time I hear the word Halloween, I think of the police and that moment in my office. I’m afraid the two events are forever joined in my mind. The emotion of the event was

downloaded in my brain and it is replayed each time it is activated. Although for the police it was probably just another day as a police officer to the men who stormed my office, to me it was emotionally-charged and forever memorable.

I can’t remember yesterday and last week is a blur, but I can remember Halloween Day 2010 with great ease. Emotion makes things memorable.

It doesn’t matter what kind of emotion, if there is emotion involved, the likelihood of remembering is exponentially increased. Think of that the next time you yell at someone, that’s more likely what they’ll remember – not the point but your anger.

Emotion makes things memorable.

It doesn’t matter what kind of emotion.

David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce. com.

The development of our communities

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By Ben Davis During its October session, the Hamilton County Leadership Academy’s current class (of which I am a member) focused on the planning and development of our communities.

We spoke with developers and public officials who helped us understand the importance and significance of smart growth in our towns and neighborhoods. Here is some of what we learned, and what took from this lesson: There are seven issues at the heart of smart growth: community quality of life, economics, environment, health, transportation, housing, and design. Smart growth involves the redevelopment of existing communities and infrastructure, which proves to be cost effective and ecofriendly. Smart growth also consists of offering a range of housing opportunities, which helps attract different income levels and transportation choices, offsetting travel congestion many communities face.

It is the goal of smart growth to preserve farmland and open spaces and focus on making current urban areas safe and thriving places to live.

Smart growth also makes a positive impact on the environment, thus creating a healthier place for our families to live. It encourages a sense of community by making it easy to get around with jobs, schools, and stores in close proximity.

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As a builder and remodeler, I was very excited about this class. I know there is an increasing demand for quality contractors and companies to meet these needs that smart growth requires.

We are going to have to be proactive in increasing public awareness of smart growth and the benefits it provides. Additionally, we will have to work together with developers and governmental officials to overcome obstacles, such as zoning and building codes, financing, and poor infrastructure.

However, after learning about smart growth and the positive impact it makes on our communities and environment, I am excited join in the effort to make Hamilton County the best place to live in America.

The Hamilton County Leadership Academy offers a 10-month program that develops, educates and motivates future leaders to create positive change in our government, businesses and community. To learn more or apply for the class of 2013, visit www.hcla.net.

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DISPATCHES » Fashion store opens this week – Maurices will open its second store at Clay Terrace, 14511 Clay Terrace Blvd. in Carmel. The grand opening kicks off with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on Friday at 9:45 a.m. The 5,000-square-foot store will carry everything teens and women will need for school, work, play, evenings out and evenings in, including exclusive maurices brands of Studio Y and Wear @ Work. » Fix vanishing brows – Like thinning hair, sparse brows come with age, so they make you look older than you are. The solution: Use a brow powder to fill in patchy spots and make your arches look thicker. Start by gently pulling your skin taut with one hand to create a smooth surface. With a stiff, angled brow brush, dust on the powder in the same direction your hairs grow, using light, feathery strokes. Concentrate on sparse areas. When you’re finished, brush the hairs up and out with a spoolie (it’s like a clean mascara wand); this blends and softens the powder so it looks more natural and removes any excess powder.

Must-have products: Ardell Duo Brow Brush ($4.50; Sally Beauty Supply) and Anastasia Brow Powder Duo ($22; sephora.com ).

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Colors and memories COMMENTARY

By Vicky Earley Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions. - Pablo Picasso It is impossible to separate emotion from color. Regardless of the fact that it could be association or other deeper stimulus, color does impact our feelings about our surroundings.

I see the impact on clients on a daily basis.

Greens might remind you of a favorite Aunt’s bath and have a positive effect. Yellow might remind you of a horrible dress that generated teasing in grade school.

We might not have an immediate recognition of the connection, but it lies in wait and is strong.

The following descriptions of typical emotions related to color are generalizations… there are tones within each color group that will deviate from the list. .

Yellow evokes a feeling of cheer and increases energy. It has been used in kitchens for years but has successfully worked its way into family rooms and foyers with more muted tones.

Green feels fresh. The association with plants and tree growth gives it a feeling of renewal.

Pink is soft and soothing. The femininity associated with pink promotes affection and congeniality.

Black can project sophistication. It is one

of the true neutrals so it is great for use as a bridge for rooms or other colors.

Red is passionate and demands attention. It is used effectively in dining rooms for drama and bedrooms.

Orange stimulates appetites and conversation so it is well suited for kitchens. It is also a novel color when used in the cleaner tones so it is fun for laundry rooms!

White is pure and sophisticated. It is the other true neutral so it is often used for moldings.

Purple is a color of mystery. Muted tones of plum used in dining rooms and powder rooms give a feel of drama and interest.

Blue is the color of the sky and ocean. It is not a coincidence that spas use an abundance of blues and blue green tones to develop a tranquil feel. These tones are ideal for bedrooms if a calm and restorative feeling is wanted.

If you consider the mood that a color inspires in you, there is a greater chance that you will develop a house that allows you to feel “Ah, I am home!”

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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Master the Art of: Walking in Heels Celebs constantly dazzle the red carpet with their sky-high heels. They tower over their dates and walk with ease (even without an arm to hold). Feel like you don't quite have the heel thing mastered? Follow our tips for making your heels work for you.

1. Be Choosy.

Just because those heels look amazing in the box doesn't mean they will feel amazing on your feet. Wedges, platforms, and inserts will be your best friend during this transition process. If you are new to this look, don't pick the highest stilettos, and make sure your first few pairs have an ankle or t-strap to keep your foot secure.

2. Practice Posture.

From your head to your toes, keep your spine erect. Focus on keeping your neck and head high, not looking at your feet.

Balance your weight evenly on both feet and try to shift your weight naturally each time you take a step. A natural swing in your arms will help to shift that weight and keep your balance.

3. Practice Perfect.

To challenge yourself and break in the shoes try walking only on carpet. If you can master this uneven surface, tile and wood will be a no-brainer.

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• Hair ties or headband, for when you need to pull back your hair from your face.

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DISPATCHES » The DeLorean returns? – The DeLorean Motor Company of Humble, Texas has announced plans to build all-electric version of the iconic, stainless steel gull-wing sports car made famous in the “Back to the Future” films of the 1980’s. A prototype of the electric DeLorean has been tested on both the street and track over the past three months and its development is continuing. With a 200 hp electric motor, accelerating from 0-60 mph takes less than eight seconds and Anthony hopes for a real-world range of 100 miles between charges.

-www.foxnews.com » Apple to ‘overhaul’ its products? – Citing sources in “the upstream supply chain,” tech news site Digitimes says that Apple plans to “overhaul” its iPhone, iPad, MacBook Air and iMac during the course of next year. Presumably that means brand new designs of those products, whereas most of the company’s additions during the past year could be classified as tweaks to existing models. As far as timing goes, Digitimes offers that Apple will roll out a new iPad in March, with new versions of the iPhone and iMac coming in “the second half of 2012.”

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» Phone battery issues – Angry iPhone 4S owners take note: You were right about the battery problems with your new smartphone.

Apple last week verified that there are bugs causing the battery problems many iPhone 4S users have recently reported. Apple’s Natalie Harrison told PCworld.com the problems were with iOS 5 itself and affect more devices than just the iPhone 4S. “A small number of customers have reported lower than expected battery life on iOS 5 devices,” Harrison said.

“We have found a few bugs that are affecting battery life, and we will release a software update to address those in a few weeks.”

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» Technology in the classroom – Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster’s recently surveyed 25 educational technology directors at a conference on integrating technology in the classroom.

“While our sample is small,” he writes in a note to clients, “so is the population of IT decision makers in the education field in the US.” And what did he discover? Among his findings: 100 percent were testing or deploying iPads in their schools; 0 percent were testing or deploying Android tablets; their schools currently have an average of one computer for every 10 students; nearly half expect to eventually deploy one computer per child; more than a third expect to deploy one tablet per child.

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Getting paper files to the Cloud “This year, I’m thankful for COMMENTARY

By Ken Colburn Can I use DropBox as an online file storage cabinet for all of my paper records? I’d like to get rid of my storage unit and the monthly bill! - Bill DropBox (www.dropbox.com) is an awesome service created to easily store files online and access them from any device that has Internet access. It’s primarily a file-syncing service.

DropBox works by downloading a special program monitoring a folder or set of folders designated for synchronization. When a file is saved to those folders, it automatically makes a copy of the file on DropBox servers; you will have two copies of the file: one on your computer and one on the DropBox servers. However, if the file is deleted from the sync folder, it will delete the file in DropBox. How you want to look up documents in the future will help you understand how you want to name, tag and store the files.

A better solution for this type of archiving might be a service such as OfficeDrop, (http:// www.officedrop.com.) It provides a basic set of document-management tools as you upload the files.

The biggest bottleneck you’re likely to hit is your ability to scan every single piece of paper stored in all of the boxes.

OfficeDrop has two ways for you to get your paper documents scanned into their system: you

or them.

If you have internal resources to do the scanning, you can download their free ScanDrop ‘cloud scanning’ software that links your scanner directly to their online storage and management service.

It works with most name-brand scanners and it scans your documents into PDF files. You can preview each scan, change the order of the scanned pages, flip them for proper orientation and even crop the image before you upload the files to your online account.

ScanDrop is not limited to those with an OfficeDrop account; it can also upload to Evernote and Google Docs if you are already using those services.

If the task is too daunting for you to do yourself, you can use their mail-in scanning service that offers basic scanning of groups of 50 documents to bulk scanning packages if you have thousands of documents to get processed.

You can try OfficeDrop for free and upgrade to one of the pay services for more storage and features, starting at $9.95 per month, if you find that their system works for you.

Ken Colburn is the president of Data Doctors. E-mail him at kenc@ datadoctors.com.

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Fall into successful seasonal maintenance habits son… bring it in or establish a serious “tarping” with straps to keep the moisture out.

Some like to cut perennials back in the fall.

Although a personal preference, tender perennials like hosta, astilbe and coral bells can look a little messy if not cut back. Leave intriguing ornamental grasses and sturdy perennials with unique seed clusters standing until March.

Other late fall duties for a healthy home include. A detailed final leaf- removal, gutters and downspouts verified clean, visually inspect for loose roof shingles, dormanttree and shrub pruning, check the chimney for repairs or cleaning, buy a new-and-improved snow shovel, grab a bag of ice melt before a snow tsunami wipes out the supply. Serious do-it-yourself junkies will drain fluids in equipment or add fuel stabilizer and clean gunk off aging tools. Not me.

How do you handle the winter blahs? Develop your game plan, go to the Monon Center and take a class or get a hobby. Remember, it’s never too cold to grill and, call if you need help.

COMMENTARY

By Randy Sorrell Addicted gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts realize the season’s demise is near. Although some appreciate the healing relief, others would love to be pinching back perennials year round.

Me? I’m an outdoors guy. The thought of hanging my bike up and retiring the pruners for three to four months requires medication, which comes in the form of books, P90X, and grilling. You bet, we grill 12 months at the Sorrell house! Shovel a path to the grill station, light the fire-feature and we call it a party.

Heads up…before the first snow surprises us, there are still outdoor responsibilities. You know the drill, but perhaps need a little encouragement. I like to develop a list and break it into sections so I can tackle them in an organized fashion. I don’t want to wake up mid-December irritated I left the hose caddy outside freezing by its’ lonesome…again.

The low hanging fruit is where to start, after clearing a section in the garage. Get the vulnerable pots inside, especially clay and concrete pots. Metal and synthetic pots often survive just fine. Also drain garden hoses and bring them inside. If you would like your new outdoor furniture to look new again next sea-

You bet, we grill 12 months at the Sorrell house! Shovel a path to the grill station, light the fire-feature and we call it a party.

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No-fear, no-surprise budgeting REMODELING

By David Decker “Don’t recommend $30,000 cabinets for a $20,000 kitchen improvement project. It makes clients tend to not trust you.”

That’s our salesman, Joe Evans, expressing one of the great truths about custom home improvements: Estimating and budgeting should never come from opposite and competing directions.

They should always be a cohesive, team-oriented enterprise of aligned goals, understood limits, common trust, and open communications.

That means the client and the home improvement professional work together.

Here’s why. “Whole new kitchen” and “whole new bathroom” mean different things to different people. My perception could be different than the client’s. Like they say, “perception is reality” and when incorrect realities start swirling around mistaken perceptions, home improvement projects are no longer fun for anyone.

If an estimate comes in very high or very low, it means the home improvement professional has done a poor job of understanding the client’s needs, wants, and budget. And the point of knowing the budget isn’t for the home improver to spend all the client’s money. It’s to maximize the value of the job.

Most of the time people have no idea what things cost, so they aren’t sure what their budget is.

That’s perfectly fine. We talk. We discuss. We ask.

We communicate, and when necessary, toss out a

price range to assess the client’s comfort level.

Sometimes people feel like they need to guard their budget for whatever reason – shall we say “at all costs” – and that doesn’t facilitate an open and honest relationship. That person likely will not be a client of ours because the trust has to go both ways.

Communication provides the home improvement professional with the opportunity to provide clients the most value for their money.

By establishing specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time targeted objectives – by communicating – the project becomes a team effort in which everybody wins.

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Dividing politics and religion

Spirituality

By Bob Walters On this off-year Election Day, let’s take an off-beat tour of America’s mix of church and state. The Bible gets first “ups.”

Jesus separated church and state long before the 18th century secular humanists identified and attached the inalienable rights of man to modernity. Rights, by the way, are not in the Bible; responsibilities are.

One can consider the entirety of the New Testament and understand the unique moral and creative wholeness of Christian freedom in Jesus Christ. Or, one can take the common Gospel verse “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s” (Matthew 22:21, Mark 12:12:17, Luke 20:25), and see that Caesar (specifically here “Caesar’s money” or euphemistically “Rome’s man-made government”) and God play on different teams.

The apostle Paul declares the primacy of our “citizenship in Heaven” (Philippians 3:17, 20), but also invokes his own Roman citizenship in order to be heard (Acts 21:39) and then not to be executed (Acts 22:22ff). In Romans 13 Paul says government is ordained by God and that if we “owe taxes, [then] pay taxes” (verse 7).

While Paul seems to indicate the scary proposition that “Government is God,” he doesn’t, and it’s not. Jesus Christ is God, and Jesus plainly says that while both He (Jesus) and we (Christians) are “in the world,” neither He nor we are “of the

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world” (John 15:19, 17:14, 16). Christ commands that God is first, and that we are to love God and our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew 19:19), and even to love our enemies (5:44).

What the United State Constitution and all it amendments describe is a political context within which the creative freedom of man and the God-ordained morality of “love others as we love ourselves” can prosper and thrive. Over 224 years they have mostly – though not always – thrived, but it is only in the Christian moral context that this kind of document is possible.

Democracy demands moral responsibility, which is different from the “fair” (read “blind”) application of “religious freedom” the secular modern world mistakenly equates and jingoistically describes as “all religions are the same.” They, um, aren’t.

Moral discernment is the first casualty of secularism, which replaces God’s moral truth – Jesus Christ – with man’s moral relativism.

To paraphrase Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, “Under God” we enjoy freedom and defend a “government of, by, and for the People.” It certainly can and will “perish from the earth” lest we understand, and understand soon, the indivisible equation of our citizenship both in Heaven and as Americans.

Bob Walters (rlwcom@aol.com) recently read about and laments Europe’s cultural disestablishment of Christianity. He is sure we’ll either learn from Europe’s example, or die the same spiritual death.

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Jolted by jean trauma LAUGHS

By Mike Redmond I had to buy some new jeans the other day, which was traumatic in more ways than one.

Perhaps it’s a symptom of the complex world in which we live. Maybe it’s a reflection of the ever-changing nature of our human population.

Or possibly people in the jeans industry simply don’t have enough to do. At any rate, jeansbuying has become very confusing.

First you have to figure out which brand to buy. In my youth, the answer was simple: Levis..

There were other brands, of course, chiefly Wrangler and Lee, and then there were the store brands. Woe to the kid who came to school in a stiff pair of store-brand jeans. At recess, he’d be left standing at the doorway. Of course, that might also have been because the jeans weren’t broken in yet and he couldn’t move his legs.

These days, you must sort through a bewildering array from a variety of manufacturers, ranging from people who have always been in the jeans business to people who make jeans as a sideline. And you don’t have the playground fashion guidelines to help you.

Then you have to choose what kind of jeans to get: Skinny cut? Loose cut? Big-butt cut?

High waist? Low waist?

Traumatic if you’re me, and you have a bad

association with jeans-buying expeditions when your Mom marched you to the saleslady in the boys’ department, pointed to the selection of non-Levis, and said “He needs something in a size six. Husky.”

Husky. The size for fat boys. The way my fat-phobic mother said it, “Husky,” sounded criminal. She might just as well have asked for a size-six ax murderer.

That’s where the jeans trauma comes in. I start looking for jeans and my brain locks up knowing I am going to be presented with about 246 jeans possibilities, none of which will be completely right for me. I end up making my jeans selection by employing the time-honored eeenie-meenie-miney-mo method. I end up with a pair of uncomfortable pants trying to strangle me, another kind of trauma altogether.

The other day, I went through the traumatic jeans-shopping adventure. Jeans, the most utilitarian of clothing, have gotten ridiculously costly, especially the ones I chose: The underthe-gut cut.

Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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By Dick Wolfsie On the radio the other day, there was a discussion about Internet search engines. One of the guests wanted to locate the longitude and latitude of an emerging African nation and had begun his hunt with the phrase: WHERE IS_____.

Before he finished typing the name of the country, Google offered him suggestions, anticipating what he might be trying to find. Their initial recommendations were: My tax Refund; Frankenmuth, Germany; and Chuck Norris.

Okay, who wouldn’t like to find Frankenmuth, Germany? But how did the other two get to the top of the list? I don’t really understand the calculus behind the search results, so I experimented. I first plugged in: I THINK I HAVE_____. Before I finished entering the malady serious illnesses like AIDS, and cancer.

Another one was worms. I clicked on it and it took me to a medical advice Web site where a young man had posted a concern he had: “I am 24 years old. I think I have parasites in my stomach because I keep hearing strange noises in my gut and a few years ago I actually found a six-inch worm in my Fruit of the Looms.”

As a person who is always misplacing things, I decided to try: I CAN’T FIND MY______.

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glasses, but crackers also made it to the top tier.

I won’t feel so stupid anymore when I forget where I put my keys. Not when people in my own neighborhood have apparently lost track of their Triscuits.

Just for fun, I began typing: THE BEST THING_____. At the top of the results was: “I Ever Ate,” which is the name of a popular cable TV food show. There were countless other sites including the expression, “THE BEST THING.” Then I added: _____ABOUT DICK WOLFSIE and soon discovered out of 1,473,345 sites containing the phrase THE BEST THING, approximately none of them mentioned my name. A little depressing to be sure, but Google is only 15 years old. People don’t take to me right away.

(Dick’s new book, “Mopey Dick: Deep Thoughts from a Shallow Mind,” is now available. Visit Dick at the Indianapolis Gift and Hobby Show at the Indiana State Fairgounds, tomorrow through Sunday. His Web site is: www.wolfsie.com)

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