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The edges of Westfield and Carmel are intertwined with misleading ZIP codes and addresses; Mayors Andy Cook and Jim Brainard are teaming up to change that

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cook on the usps "I've asked them, 'Why so many ZIP codes?' Their preprogrammed response is 'ZIP codes were never designed for anything else than delivering mail.' That's a very ignorant statement."

Cook added that ZIP codes affect more than just mail, but problems even exist in Cook that department, too. Like others in the city, Cook said he receives Current in Carmel instead of Current in Westfield based on his ZIP code. "Why don't you try to be more responsive to your potential customers?" he said of the USPS.

the change, it could become effective as early as July.

The results of the surveys, however, will not affect the cities’ ZIP codes. Currently, Westfield addresses can include one of seven ZIP codes and six city or town names, but the USPS has no plans to change anything but the names. USPS spokesperson Kim Yates stressed that while ZIPs such as 46032 may be associated with Carmel, they’re not “wrong,” and making changes to these codes is simply not practical.

“It would have been a huge expense,” she said. “We reviewed it and determined that it is not feasible.”

Yates said she had “no idea” exactly how much it would cost to change some of the cities’ ZIP codes, but Cook said it may be worth the significant expense. The confusion caused by misleading ZIP codes and addresses creates identity issues, prevents effec-

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tive communication and even affects public safety.

Fire Chief Todd Burtron said it is very common for dispatchers to experience problems when sending emergency vehicles to Carmel and Westfield. One common example, he said, is people calling for help stating they’re at the Marsh in Carmel when, in reality, they’re in Westfield. Dispatchers must then waste valuable time getting more information from the caller.

“They’re highly trained individuals, but they’re only as good as the information they receive,” Burtron said.

Cook said he’s pleased that the USPS may change some city names in addresses but is frustrated that the other problems caused by misleading ZIP codes aren’t being taken seriously. He said the fact that the USPS seems unwilling to make changes that its customers want is bad business and bad government. He added that he hopes people will return their surveys in support of the change and said he and Brainard will continue to work towards getting the ZIP codes changed.

“I’m very disappointed in this quasi-governmental agency that hides behind that quasi part whenever they want to,” Cook said.

“I’m going to try one step at a time.”

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By Kevin Kane Current in Westfield Mayor Andy Cook and Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard are working together in hopes of rectifying a situation that has caused problems for years. Many homes and businesses in Westfield have Carmel addresses and ZIP codes, and vice versa. Aside from sheer confusion, Cook said the mix-up causes serious problems, but the United States Postal Service isn’t planning to address the whole situation.

Westfield residents and business owners with a Carmel address will soon be mailed surveys that could help resolve the situation, but that’s only half the battle.

Cook said he began asking for the issue to be reviewed about three years ago, and Brainard said he started around 1998. The two have been individually and jointly asking for the USPS to look into the matter during that time but were never able to make any headway until recently – when they received some help.

“Even though we both requested a review of the situation, the Postal Service declined our requests to review it,” Cook said. “Six to eight months ago, they said ‘no’ again. I went to Congressman (Dan) Burton and asked him to get involved. He did and his office has stuck with it.”

Cook continued that, after Burton intervened, the USPS sent a letter stating it had revisited the mayors’ requests and decided to conduct a review of the issue. The USPS agreed to change the addresses of homes and businesses with city names not matching their geographical locations, but only if voters approve the change. On April 1, 7,500 surveys will be mailed out asking residents if they’re in favor of changing the city name in their addresses. Of that total, 2,200 will be distributed in Westfield, and if a simple majority of surveys returned within 30 days support

In October of 2009, Westfield received about $255,000 in food and beverage tax money that came from Westfield-located businesses but wrongly went to Carmel. According to a release from the city, the error was caused in part by confusion due to ZIP codes. Only because Deputy Mayor Bruce Hauk decided to investigate the situation was the problem identified.

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It is our position that voters deserve an open discourse about alternatives before a community accepts (or rejects) any referendum advanced by its school board.

Both Noblesville and Carmel are seeking citizen support to increase taxes for schools, and the tensions of stakeholders on both sides of the issue are already escalating.

Perhaps some of the frustration from voters may stems from the framing of the discourse. Like accusing those opposed to war as being unpatriotic, many blind advocates for increased school funding prefer to believe that anyone opposed to higher taxes must be a kid-hater. Of course, neither is true. What alternatives should be considered to tax increases?

Are there alternatives to higher taxes to be considered before concluding that quality education will be forever lost unless a referendum is approved?

In a recent move to allow local communities to participate directly in the debate about how and at what level its schools are funded, lawmakers have moved the discussion from the statehouse to the neighborhood. We laud the state for bringing decision-making authority home. For now, we’re watching Carmel and Noblesville to see if the discourse remains civil.

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It is our position that the concerns of recreational anglers should be protected. The Obama administration recently ended public debate (at the urging of Big Green anti-use groups) for a federal strategy that could prohibit U.S. citizens from fishing in the Great Lakes, coastal areas, the nation’s oceans and even inland waters. The fishing industry feels their interests are being ignored.

More than 1 million jobs are supported by recreational fishing in the Great Lakes area. Recreational fishing contributes billions of dollars to local economies and related industries. Many Hoosier families have memories of vacationing on the Great Lakes – visiting Fishtown in Leland, walking the marinas of various port cities and towns, fishing for perch and walleye on Lake Michigan, feasting at a fish boil in Door County.

A balance of science and economy has served the Great Lakes well for hundreds of years. Most concerning is a possibility of a federal government takeover of the Great Lakes under the guise of “marine spatial management.” The Great Lakes states, including Indiana, must protect their sovereignty, as written in the Constitution. Certainly, fish populations should be monitored and protected. Surely, too, there are commonsense solutions worthy of consideration.

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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 U.S. Constitution..

Article. IV. Section. 3. New States may be admitted by the Congress into this Union; but no new State shall be formed or erected within the Jurisdiction of any other State; nor any State be formed by the Junction of two or more States, or Parts of States, without the Consent of the Legislatures of the States concerned as well as of the Congress. The Congress shall have Power to dispose of and make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the

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Territory or other Property belonging to the United States; and nothing in this Constitution shall be so construed as to Prejudice any Claims of the United States, or of any particular State.

Section. 4. The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened), against domestic Violence.

Article. V. The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments…

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From the backshop ObamaCare: Check the fine print As of this writing, the regime in Washington is getting ever closer to voting on a government healthcare plan. The new trick: “Deem and pass,” the latest maneuver to ram this program through the house. Long story short, this action allows the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the healthcare plan without actually casting votes. This way, House members can cynically tell his or her constituents they actually didn’t vote for the bill. These folks are real legislative giants, aren’t they? They honestly believe all of us are so pathetically uninformed that we won’t see through this scam. For some reason, President Barack Obama just doesn’t get the fact that poll after poll shows the majority of the American people does not want this particular bill passed. Just what will it take for him to see the light? Maybe someone just needs to whisper in his ear, “Gee, Mr. President, this sounds like a bill George W. Bush would have liked.” This whole process reminds us of a great quote: “Believe nothing, no matter who has said it, not even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and common sense.”

Buddha wrote it, by the way.

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••• We’re sure you’ve seen the recent advertising campaign by The Palladium, The Center for the Performing Arts, which ran in Current, on TV, during the Winter Olympics, and in other print media. You also may have noticed some of the criticism of the campaign. We took it upon ourselves to talk with experienced, knowledgeable folks in marketing and advertising, and the clear consensus is this: Anyone that doesn’t understand what the Palladium leadership is trying to accomplish, just doesn’t understand Marketing 101. We find it to be right on point.

Indiana culture worthy of celebration COMMENTARY

By Terry Anker The Indiana Humanities Council (IHC) recently launched an ambitious two-year program aimed at reminding Hoosiers of our collective traditions – much of that involving the production, consumption and culture of food. Titled, aptly enough, “Food for Thought,” the project will assemble many of our fellow citizens, as the IHC says, to think, read and talk about food.

How does food help to form our social groups?

How does food remind us of special people and special times? How does the food we produce help to feed the word? And how does it define and, at times, confine us? How is it that something we spend so much time producing, distributing, buying, preparing and eating elicit so precious little time in thinking? We routinely fail to consider the central role it has in our lives.

I like that this group is reminding us about our collective history and the bright future we share – one of food, both as a consumer and producer. Most of us may be aware that U.S.

farmers not only feed the hundreds of millions living within our teaming shores, but also share the abundance with countless millions more around the globe. And what’s more, U.S. innovation in agriculture has brought farming techniques and technologies to help all nations in their quest to feed their own peoples. Indiana, with a strong farming heritage and advanced science from state universities and businesses, can claim an important role in our nation’s service.

Years ago, when I first found my way to the big city, I recognized the culture of it all. There were museums, operas, stadiums and people – lots of people. But it was years later when I recognized Indiana has its own unique culture. Perhaps it is agro-culture, but it is a culture worth celebrating.

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

But it was years later when I recognized Indiana has its own unique culture.

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DISPATCHES » Easter celebration – Jump start your Easter celebration with Epiphany Lutheran Chruch, March 27, 10 a.m.at Maple Glen Elementary (171st and Ditch in Westfield).

Help your children make memorable Easter crafts, enjoy refreshments, learn about the Easter story and finish with an egg hunt. The event is free, open to all children ages 0-12. » Scholarship deadline approaching – Williams Comfort Air located in Carmel, is offering six scholarships totaling $5000 to high school seniors who are ExtraordinAIRY Treasures to our future. GPAs and career choices are not factors, and students must be nominated by an adult such as a parent, teacher, etc. in the form of a 400-word essay. Find details at www.ExtraordinAIRyTreasures.com.

Nominations will be accepted through April 13. » Easter Egg Hunt – March 27, a free Easter egg hunt will take place at Asa Bales Park in Westfield at 3 p.m. Children up to age 12 and their parents are encouraged to attend.

The Easter Bunny will also be attending the event. » Remembering Iwo Jima – Join the Westfield Washington Public Library on Saturday, April 3, for two once-in-alifetime presentations by honored United States Veterans.

Experience the history of our greatest generation with Jim Baize (3 p.m.) and Marian Walker (2 p.m.), World War II Veterans who served bravely at Iwo Jima. Both programs are free, and registration is encouraged but not required.

What fun is life without taking a few risks?

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By Danielle Wilson The other day, I was talking to one of my sisters, who was having one of those mega feeling-sorry-for-herself kind of days.

She didn’t get the promotion she’d been working more than 60 hours a week for, she was thinking about quitting, she isn’t dating anyone, and she’ll never ever ever get married and have kids. You get the picture.

And then she said, “I should have stayed in L.A. and never moved to Chicago!” We talked about that statement for a few minutes. She thinks if she’d stayed out west, she’d be making more money, have a higher position in her company and probably be settling down. Basically, that if she’d played it safe, she’d be happier.

But that’s the thing about taking risks. You never know what’s going to happen. Life could definitely take a turn for the worse, and you could most certainly end up regretting your decision.

Take our upcoming move, for example. We have an accepted purchase offer on our house (yah!) but still haven’t found a new one (boo!). Our dream house is back on the market (double yah!), but it’s even worse off than we thought (mega boo!).

Both my husband and I are now second guessing our decision to sell. After all, we like our current house, we love our neighbors, and we didn’t have to move. What in the world were we thinking?

But if we’d not gone for it, we’d have surely kicked ourselves for not giving ourselves at least a chance. “You’ve got to risk it for the biscuit!”

Here’s another example: One of my good friends experienced a horrendous ordeal when she miscarried in the middle of her Disney cruise. I’m talking emergency D&C in St. Thomas and and missing the rest of the trip. After going through something like that, you’d think she’d never want to try to get pregnant

again. But guess what? When I spoke with her a few days ago, she was already gearing up to try for a third baby. She was even laughing about some of the crazy things that went down on her vacation from hell.

Bad doody happens in life, but surviving those times makes the joyous ones even better. And let’s face it, life is plain ole’ boring if you never take chances. My sister was not happy in L.A., and she decided to do something about it. She packed up and moved thousands of miles away to a city she’d never lived in. She took a big risk, but I think on most days, she’d agreed it was worth it.

Same with us. Is it scary not knowing where we will live come April? Is it frightening and stressful to have no idea if we will even have a home come August? You bet. But I can honestly say that the past month, though it’s had some incredible lows, has also had some of the most exciting moments of the past few years for me. And eventually, we know everything will work out the way it was meant to.

As for my friend, if she and her husband had decided to protect themselves from the pain of another miscarriage, they most certainly would never know the joy of having another baby.

They’re willing to chance another loss, because the good will so outweigh the bad.

So here’s to encouraging you to take some chances this year; to put your fears behind you and to just go for it. Life ain’t worth living if you’re not going to live it. “Risk it for the biscuit!”

Peace out.

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

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Longdon recently took home a silver medal in the 500 at the Short Track Nationals, and she’ll be spending most of her summer vacation in California to train with Olympic speed-skating coach Wilma Boonstra.

“I need training at the elite level,” Longdon said. “My goal right now is to make the junior world team . . . and if I can make the junior world team, it’s possible, in my mind, to move on to the Olympics.”

Her father, Dennis Longdon, said that Longdon’s interest in speed-skating started when the family lived in North Carolina and joined an in-line speed skating club.

Several families in the club had children who dreamed of being part of the Olympics one day, so the Longdons started an ice speed skating club in order to foster that possibility. Parents go together to form a club, and Dennis said he, reluctantly, became its coach. Kids who started with him in North Carolina have gone on to become national champions and participate in the Olympics. And as Longdon became better and better, they both dedicated more and more

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It’s almost time for the all-important ZIP code survey Commentary

By Ken Kingshill My wife needed new tires on her car, so she decided to make an appointment to take it in to Discount Tire. Try as she might, she just couldn’t find the number in her cell phone’s version of directory assistance. No matter how many times she repeated into the phone “Discount Tire, Westfield, Indiana” it came up with nothing.

After much gnashing of teeth, it finally dawned on her to try “Discount Tire, Carmel, Indiana.” Sure enough, that did the trick. (Mutter, mutter, grumble, grumble!) I wonder how much business they lose because they’ve got the wrong address.

The reason I’m telling this story is April is just around the corner. Many of you will be getting the postal service’s survey in the mail soon. You’ll be able to register your opinion of whether or not your official mailing address should be changed to reflect the actual city in which you live.

There are many rational reasons to be in favor of this change.

First, it just makes sense. If you live in Westfield, you ought to have a Westfield mailing address. If you live in Carmel, you ought to have a Carmel mailing address. Likewise, if your

business is in Carmel, it ought to have a Carmel address. If it’s within the municipal boundaries of Westfield, then it ought to have a Westfield address.

Second, it clarifies some confusion. The people who buy your home won’t threaten to sue you when they figure out after closing which school their kids will actually be going to. It’ll be easier for customers to find your business. Restaurants won’t send their food and beverage taxes to the wrong city. The list goes on.

Third, and most importantly, it’ll make emergency response more efficient and possibly save lives. Just think if you had a lifethreatening medical emergency outside Marsh Supermarket. Your frantic spouse calls 911 and tells them you’re at the Carmel Marsh. Where does Hamilton County dispatch send the paramedics? Will they go to the Marsh at Keystone and 116th? Or will they go to Village Park Plaza? Which Marsh am I talking about? Think about it.

City Councilor Ken Kingshill is a Westfield resident and Realtor.

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Lesson from an ambitious young neighbor COMMENTARY

By Robin Chaddock “Ambition, confidence, enthusiasm and success are produced by courage, faith, pride and hard work.”

- Harry F. Banks After one of our recent snow storms, my 9-year-old neighbor across the green, along with an even younger accomplice, knocked on my door. Shovels in hand, they asked if they could shovel for me.

What I loved about their pitch was the way he delivered it: “We would like to shovel your driveway, sidewalk and front porch for $10. You don’t have to pay us now, but when we’re done, we’ll ask you to check our work and you can decide then if you want to pay us.”

Wow! Now, I have my own 14-year-old son who could have easily done this (for free), but that kind of heart and that kind of chutzpah need to be recognized and rewarded, in my opinion. So I gave them the OK, and they went to work.

Thirty minutes later, they came to the door, ready for inspection. I was impressed. I dutifully checked all the spots they said they would cover, and then I gave them $10 (two

$5 bills so they wouldn’t have to tear it in half ) – and a bag of oatmeal cookies for each of them. The episode caused me to think of all of the very brave people I know who are entrepreneurs.

Some are well-established at this point, so it’s hard to even think of them as entrepreneurs anymore. Some are just starting out on a wing and a prayer – and a decent business plan. But entrepreneurs are all around us in our community. They make up the backbone of our downtown area. They run businesses out of their homes. They want to feed their families, make a contribution to their community. They are often in the position of saying, “You don’t have to pay me until you see the quality of my work.” And then they very often work very hard.

In our still-tenuous economic climate, let’s all do all we can to support the entrepreneurs in our midst. They are brave people who have a special place in our neighborhoods.

Robin Chaddock is the executive director of the Downtown Westfield Neighborhood Association. She welcomes comments and can be reached at RobinCoaches@aol.com.

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Is ‘absolutely’ overused? Absolutely COMMENTARY

By Brandie Bohney I got a request a while back to consider the word absolutely and its frequency of use. I did a little bit of digging and found that many sources – including Jeremy Butterfield, a lexicographer whose book “Damp Squid: The English Language Laid Bare� is a jewel – cite absolutely as one of the most overused words in the English language. Butterfield lists it as the sixth-most overused word in the language.

Because I’m not sure precisely when the overuse began, I can’t speculate with much precision why it has become so popular. My guess, however, would be that because there has been so much uncertainty in so many areas of life in recent years, people are reaching out for a word that expresses absolute certainty. And what better than absolutely?

Horrifyingly enough, I am one of the absolutely over-users. I didn’t realize I used it with such regularity until I got the e-mail about it, and then I started noticing I had used it when I would go back through digital recordings of interviews I have done for Current. Good grief!

In my case – and I think in the case of some others – when having a conversation in which I want to continue to give verbal and physical cues that I am paying attention and understanding the party doing the speaking, absolutely becomes a way to keep from saying yes and simply

nodding all the time. And without sounding like I’m just saying this to keep myself in the right, I think this is a somewhat forgivable use of absolutely.

For others, though, absolutely is just a way to respond positively to questions: Did you do your homework?

Absolutely.

Do you want syrup with your waffles?

Absolutely.

Are you being tried for murder tomorrow?

Absolutely.

This is where I take issue. The problem, I think, is that by using absolutely as a replacement for yes, the former becomes a watereddown version of itself. It doesn’t change the meaning of the response, but it does make a stronger word weaker by virtue of overuse. And continued overuse of absolutely actually makes it sound less sincere than a plain ol’ yes. Why else would you use it when yes works just as well?

In general, if you can respond with yes, do so. Use absolutely much less frequently, and only when you truly mean without a doubt or unequivocally.

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By Becky Kapsalis Knowing what I know now and having joyously lived through the parenting process, I would probably do some things differently in raising my children. At my stage in life, I have the unmitigated pleasure of sitting back and witnessing young parents doing the very best they can raising their children in today’s often stressful, yet purposeful environment. I’ve come to realize that while circumstances, environments and events are different – causing different challenges – emotions are invariable. We all experience the same emotions, just not at the same time. We all experience love, hurt, sadness, happiness, fear and joy – to name a few. (Children too!) • If I had to do it over I would ‌ • Listen to my children’s feelings. • Help them get to know themselves. • Get to know them as individuals. • Spend more one-on-one time with them. • Let them express their feelings freely. • Communicate without coercion. • Encourage involvement in church, school and community affairs. • Promote making sacrifices.

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I feel fortunate to be a parent of five kind and decent kids who are now raising kind and decent grandchildren. I can only imagine how much more they could be had I known what I know now.

For all the things you are doing right for your children, imagine taking your parenting to the next level in recognizing what you very capably can improve on, developing your kids into being the best version of themselves. Awareness of our kids’ feelings takes parenting to the next level. If you could do it over, what would you do differently? Now’s your chance. Hugs! Becky Kapsalis. aka YiaYia (pronounced Ya-Ya.) is a certified parenting advocate and child behavior coach. You may reach her at 317-848-7979 or e-mail becky@ indyparenthelp.com

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» Take a Soil Test – Before you start planting this spring, check soil pH with a home soil- test kit, taking several samples from different planting areas for an accurate reading. Enrich soil as necessary, based on the types of plants you plan to use. Add dolomitic lime to raise the pH or elemental sulfur to lower the pH. -www.MarthaStewart.com » Learn to call the balls and strikes – Noblesville Babe Ruth Baseball will host an umpire clinic at Logan Field in Forest Park at 10 a.m. March 27. Long time umpire Jim Newburn from Kokomo, Ind., will be give clinic for everyone that wants to become Babe Ruth Certified as an umpire. This is not for the first time umpire, but for umpires looking to improve and get certified. For more information and to reserve your spot please contact George Tzitzis by phone at (317) 4170892 or by email at tzitzis@sbcglobal.net

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By Haley Vannarsdall Current in Westfield Kate Chaplin is living her childhood dream by creating award-winning films and teaching others how to become future filmmakers.

“It all started when I was ten and saw Charlie Chaplin’s Gold Rush where he eats his own shoe,” she said. “I researched and found out it was made of licorice. After that I wanted to know more of what happened behind the scenes and became obsessed with movies.”

After considering acting and then writing, the Noblesville resident discovered she wanted to write and create her own films. Some of her past projects include Lost, a twelve minute short film about dealing with the loss of loved ones; Laundry Day, a father-daughter-inspired film about how to make laundry fun; and her most recent multi-award winning First They Came For..., a human rights piece about discrimination and standing up against stereotypes.

First They Came For won the Audience Choice award at the 2008 Indy Awards. She was also at the worldwide Gold Award Film Festival in Los Angeles where she won the Silver Award, losing to The Burbs, a film starring Tom Hanks.

Chaplin is working with Karmic Courage Productions based out of Noblesville and is currently working on, Leah not Leia, a dark comedy about a girl born in the time of Star Wars films

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where she is constantly tortured for having a similar name to Star Wars character, Princess Leia.

Besides the current film, Chaplin is also working on a children’s TV show, a documentary titled Uncommon Strength and a short film, The Last Water Spirit, to appear in the fall. She

teaches freelance film classes at libraries, schools and leadership organizations hoping to encourage young filmmakers to continue their pursuit.

“I want to make inspiring films with strong female characters that my two daughters will hopefully want to star in and watch,” Chaplin said.

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By Richelle Rider America is full of wonderful history. Along with that comes very interesting facts. Did you know that the oldest known recipe is for beer?

Or that beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in America? How about that the number of breweries in the United States ranks first in the world? Interesting facts. Oh, and there are plenty more.

Fact: Molson, Inc. is the oldest brewery in North America.

Fact: Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock because of beer. They had planned to sail further south to a warm climate but had run out of beer on the journey.

Fact: The U.S. produces about 6 billion gallons annually and leads the world in beer production with regards to volume.

Fact: The most common style of beer in America is pale lager, which is historically related to pilsner. These beers are of low alcohol content and feature the light flavor of malt, hops and carbonation.

Fact: Pabst is now called Pabst Blue Ribbon because it was the first to win a blue ribbon at the 1893 World’s Fair.

Fact: Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was elected in 1932 because of his promise to end Prohibition.

Fact: The first United States Marine Recruiting Station was in a bar.

Fact: The U.S. $2 bill features three brewers: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Samuel Adams. In fact, George Washington installed a brewhouse on his grounds at Mount Vernon.

Fact: American beer is made mostly by rice, unlike the beers of other countries. This was invented to give American beer a lighter taste and tap into the market of women buyers.

Here is an interesting timeline of the history

of beer in America: 1587: Virginia colonists brew ale using corn.

1607: The first shipment of beer arrives in the Virginia colony from England.

1612: The first known brewery in the New World is established on the southern tip of New Amsterdam (Manhattan).

1775: Revolutionary War measures by Congress include rationing to each soldier one quart of spruce beer or cider per man per day.

1789: George Washington presents his “buy American” policy indicating he will only drink porter made in America.

1820: Brewers report business is off due to increased consumption of whiskey.

1935: Canned beer is introduced.

1943: Brewers are required to allocate 15 percent of their production for military use.

1969: Canned beer outsells bottled beer for the first time.

1978: Homebrewing made federally legal in the United States.

1981: The first-ever Great American Beer Festival (GABF) is held in Colorado – now America’s oldest/largest beer tasting competition.

1994: It becomes legal to put the alcohol content of beer on containers.

1996: BeerAdvocate.com launches.

1998: 1,376 craft breweries produce 5.5 million barrels of beer. A crowded industry feels the strain of such a large number of producers and begins to correct itself, resulting in the closing of many brewpubs and microbreweries across the nation.

Richelle Rider is a chef/owner at Woody’s Library Restaurant, 40 E. Main St. in Carmel. For more information, visit www. woodyscarmel.com or her catering Web site, www.chefinspired.com

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Pizza King of Carmel is a family-owned-and-operated pizza chain originating in Indiana and serving Hamilton County since 1991.

“Good to the very edge,” they live up to their motto by evenly distributing fifteen of their freshly diced toppings for a more consistent taste in every bite. Pizza King specializes in thin crust pizza, fresh hand chopped salads, hot sandwiches, pasta and Mexican items. Their cheese is fresh provolone for a richer and creamier flavor, and the square pieces of pizza provide for easier eating along with freshly baked thin crust. Pizza sizes range from eight to 16 inches with flavors like grilled chicken ranch, taco and the royal feast, which includes pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, green peppers and sausage. Pizza King offers hot sandwiches such as the submarine, beef boat and stromboli. With a wide variety of menu items other than pizza, Pizza King will satisfy everyone’s taste.

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‘Carousel’

The hauntingly poignant Rodgers and Hammerstein classic “Carousel” takes a ride at the Indianapolis Civic Theatre, playing March 12 through March 28. Show times are Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Prices are $25 (Thursday) and $32 (Friday-Sunday). Go to www.civictheatre.org for tickets and details.

No Greater Love

On Palm Sunday, March 28, at 9:30 and 11 a.m., Carmel United Methodist Church will present No Greater Love by John W. Peterson. This musical presentation of Christ's death and resurrection includes a 50-voice festival choir, orchestra, drama, interpretive dance, artistic visuals and the procession of the palms. Call 844-7275 for details.

‘Nunsense’

Actors Theatre of Indiana will present “Nunsense” March 3-28 at the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace. All Wednesday and Thursday night performances are only $20. For details on tickets and specific show times, call 317-669-7983.

LIVE MUSIC 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: March 27 – Meatball Band April 2 – Henry Lee Summer and Friends April 3 – Wooly Bullies April 9 – Endless Summer April 10 – Lemon Wheel Band

COMEDY Morty's

This non-smoking venue features six shows each weekend: 7:30 p.m. shows Thursday through Sunday with a second, 10 p.m. show on Fridays and Saturdays.

This week the lineup is headlined by Tom Mabe with co-features Troy Davis and Chris Bowers. All tickets are $10. Call 848-5500 for reservations, which are recommended but not required.

Mo’s Irish Pub

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

March 25 – Carl Ray Trio March 26 – Something Rather Naughty March 27 – Greta Speaks April 1 – Lady Di & The King April 2 – Daniel Joseph Band

PERFORMANCE ‘An Evening with the Ambassadors’

The nationally ranked Carmel High School Ambassadors Show Choir, with their special guests The Accents and The Ambassador Brass, are will present “An Evening with the Ambassadors” March 25 and 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dale E. Graham Auditorium. Tickets are on sale at the Carmel High School Bookstore during regular school hours and will also be available at the door. Ticket prices are $15, $12 and $10.

Purdue Varsity Glee Club

The acclaimed Purdue Varsity Glee Club, which has wowed audiences around the world and has performed at five presidential inaugurations and Carnegie Hall, among other notable venues, will perform in Carmel April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Reserved seats are $15. For tickets, call 317-582-0127.

Passion week musical

The Sanctuary Choir and Covenant Symphony of East 91st Street Christian Church will present My Redeemer Lives, a passion week musical, on March 28, 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. This musical is a celebration of the last week of Jesus’ life. The event is free and the public is welcome. Call 849-1261 for details.

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This recipe, by University of Indianapolis Executive Chef Dan Phillips, is one of the winners of Feb. 28 Dining A La Heart fundraiser. Proceeds from the fundraiser support the Reviving Hearts Program, which donates automated external defibrillators to high schools throughout Indiana. For more information, contact Margie Fougeron 317-338-6080.

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Muscle compression, joint mobilization, and acupressure are also used during treatment.

Many therapists today do table Thai massage, which utilizes some of the traditional floor techniques on the table. Thai massage as both relaxing and energizing.

Thai massage is usually done on a padded mat on the floor. No oil is applied, so you are fully dressed. You are usually asked to bring or wear comfortable clothing to the massage. I have found Thai to be very rhythmic in nature, and, if you choose to keep one eye open and watch, you will find that it is like a dance as the therapist moves gracefully from one position to another.

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Finding a good therapist who listens is the key to finding your bliss (and results) in your experience with any massage. Finding a good therapist in Thai massage is well worth your search.

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Think twice before buying cosmetic surgery on the cheap COMMENTARY

By Dr. Barry Eppley Just when you think you have heard it all, a new and bizarre tale of cosmetic surgery rears its head. In Essex County, N.J., a group of female patients (six to be exact) ended up in hospitals after undergoing buttocks enhancement.

Apparently, they received injections containing caulking material; the same material used to caulk windows and bathtubs was injected to make their glutes larger. Different from medical-grade silicone, the substance used in these Mengele-like botched procedures was believed to be a diluted version of a nonmedical-grade silicone.

The women were admitted to hospitals following the injections after developing raging infections. They were treated with surgery and antibiotics and appear to be recovering (although, you can be certain their buttocks will never be the same).

While these cases are certainly a tragedy, the looming question is how could this happen? In a country with the finest and most advanced medical technology in the world, how does someone come to the fate of having their butt caulked?

While injectable aesthetic treatments, such as Botox, collagen and fat have been real advances in plastic surgery, there is a rare dark side to the concept. Because injection therapy is not surgery,

it is not regulated like traditional plastic surgery procedures. There is no oversight, and many of these treatments take place in a wide variety of settings by “providers” of all backgrounds.

Because of their apparent simplicity to administer, injectable treatments are often viewed as a commodity. While searching for bargains is commendable in many retail situations, a faux watch or look-alike handbag does not carry the same risk as faux injection materials.

While not common in this part of the U.S., black-market injectors do exist, and their practitioners prey on the weakest and least educated consumer. As crazy as the butt-caulking incident sounds, there has been a recent history of dubious practitioners providing cosmetic implants of nonmedical-grade materials. They function in a makeshift office for a short time, then get put out of business … only long enough for other shady providers to take their place.

The conclusion is … caveat emptor (buyer beware). If the costs of the procedure look too good to be true, there is probably a reason.

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Is cellular Internet good enough yet?

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By Gary Hubbard Are the cellular-based Internet services good enough for you to consider getting rid of your home Internet connection yet?

You may have noticed a lot of advertising and online discussions are starting to pop-up about the upcoming 4G service from the cellular companies and how much better they will be than the current 3G. In the cellular network world, 4G is a reference to the “fourth generation” of technology. The first generation was simply the ability to make calls; the second generation introduced some basic data capabilities (mainly text messaging); the third generation (and the current standard) introduced high-speed data transmission for capabilities beyond voice and text (like audio and video); and the coming forth generation is designed to increase the speed to make tasks like streaming video much better.

The general consensus on the speed difference of 4G is that it will be 3-5 times faster in aver-

age and peak download speeds, but we will only see limited access to these networks in 2010.

Whether it makes sense for you to “cut the cord” has a lot to do with your needs and uses. At the current time, the cost vs. performance of cellularbased Internet services is a little out of line in that you get a lot more speed and data capability with a traditional broadband connection for less than you do with cellular data networks.

If you don’t do much more than surf the Web and check e-mail, you may find the (currently) slower speed of cellular Internet offerings are adequate, but be careful of the pricing structures.

Traditional home-based high-speed Internet services are an “all you can eat” type of offering, whereas some cellular data plans (especially data-only plans) have limitations on the amount of information that you can download before being charged extra fees.

If you are going to compare, make sure you are comparing unlimited cellular data plans, even if you don’t think you will need it. Content and media on the Internet is increasing at a blinding speed, and you could easily increase your data consumption without realizing it on a pay-as-you-go plan.

Another issue to consider is the impact of lots of users on a cellular data network. If there is a large number of users all trying to get on at the same time, data service can be terribly slow and almost unusable.

Solutions are available for sharing cellular Internet connections (most companies are referring to it as MyFi or personal hotspots), so if you have multiple users in your household, you are definitely better off with a traditional highspeed Internet.

4G is getting a lot of hype as the first legitimate alternative for those that want to “cut the cord,” but it’s going to be a while before the various providers build out their 4G networks. That means early adopters will only get 4G speeds in limited areas, so make sure you see a coverage map before you take the plunge!

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By David Cain I really like apples, tomatoes and melons. When you read that sentence in your head, what do you remember? Don’t look back; what were the three things mentioned? Here’s a second quiz, quick, what two Brady girls come to mind when you remember the three daughters on the Brady Bunch?

I remember Marsha and Cindy first. And that’s not because they were my favorites. At that young age, I actually thought Jan was the cutest, but I seldom remember her name first. It’s the power of three. It’s easier for people to remember three things and, when presented with three, the first and the last are the most common to recall. Apples and melons, Marsha and Cindy each are easier to remember because they are the first and the last. Jan and tomatoes are a little harder to come to mind. Not that the middle gets forgotten; it just has less of an impression than the first and last things said. That is, unless there is some way to remember.

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But what about crayons, deodorant, tinsel, and raw meat? Such items also pose health risks for pets. For a list of common household hazards for pets, go to www. peteducation.com. In case of emergency, you can contact your veterinarian or the National Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

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Isabelle

Moving from cure to care COMMENTARY

By John Mikesell I must start this column with sad news: Isabelle, a.k.a Izzy, my constant companion – and really the store owner – has left the building. She was a great and gentle dog who loved to greet everyone as they entered the store. I suppose some of that was because she liked to beg for treats from anyone who went close to the bones we bake in the store, but I will say this: Except for once, on her first day in the store, she never took a bone unless someone gave it to her.

Izzy will be missed. So I am going to write a little about end-of-life care for your pet. It is not something I enjoy, but it is necessary and something we all have to face at some point.

WHAT YOU CAN DO • Educate yourself about dog’s condition to facilitate more productive conversations with her veterinarian.

• Ask your veterinarian if he is comfortable helping guide you through hospice care or if he can refer you to other options and resources in your area.

• Focus on your dog’s quality of life; continue to engage him in the daily life while keeping him comfortable and pain-free.

• Take care of yourself! Talk with dog friends, read books, use Internet resources and seek out a pet support counselor or group to help you cope with transitions.

• There are many books that can help you through a difficult time. One I enjoyed was “The Art of Racing in the Rain.”

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RAINBOW BRIDGE Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.

There are meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals that had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor.

Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them is our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content except for one small thing: They each miss someone special who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly, he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in a joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face, your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together.

John Mikesell, owner of Izzy’s Place, A dog Bakery in Carmel, can be reached at john.mikesell@att.net.

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PETS OF THE WEEK Boti is an 8-year-old male reddish-blonde Shar-Pei/shepherd mix. Boti is a big boy who knows what he likes and has articulated the following to describe his idea of a perfect home: A home with a back yard big enough for him to stretch his legs and get in some light exercise. A home with a fenced-in yard so he can't accidentally wander away and become lost. A home with adults or maybe teenagers who won't tease him or try to pull on his ears or tail – those are things an older guy like him just can't deal with. Boti is neutered and knows the commands “sit,” “shake” and “beg,” and he can be quite the ham for the camera too. Boti qualifies for the shelters PAWS (Partnering Animals With Seniors) program.

Lilly is an 8-month-old female tabby with white DSH. Lilly was surrendered to the shelter along with her brother Ollie because their owner could no longer keep them after finding them as abandoned kittens. Lilly is very sweet, and she loves to romp and play with her brother. She is also good with children and is litter box trained. Lilly has an adorable little pink nose, and she likes to gently touch noses with her humans. It would be nice if we could place them in a permanent home together, but it is not required.

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

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May She Rest in Peace July 4, 2001 March 6, 2010 Izzy would like any donations forwarded to the Sheltie Rescue of Central Indiana 816 W. Main St., Carmel

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Some people take getting old better than others

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By Dick Wolfsie I recently celebrated my 63rd birthday. In the past, I was lucky to get five cards in the mail – from my family and close friends. But we all have that one individual in our life who sends a birthday greeting every single year. You can go into the Witness Protection Program, and you still get that sappy reminder that this person, whose birthday you don’t even know, is once again making you feel guilty. So knock it off, Lorrie.

This year, due to some annoying Facebook feature, everybody knew it was my birthday.

All told, I received more than 300 posts on my homepage, which can make a guy feel really loved, except that I’ve never heard of most of these people. The majority of the well-wishers were friends of my friends – people I’ve never met.

It’s one thing when you forget someone’s birthday because you don’t recall the date. It’s another thing when you forget someone’s birthday because you can’t remember the person.

One complimentary message mentioned that I still looked like a man in my early 50s: “Dick, you haven’t aged in 10 years. Great photo of you standing next to Market Square Arena.”

Any discussion of aging brings back a favorite memory involving my mom, who passed away in

2007. Even she would have smiled at my retelling this story. It’s a classic example of how adept my mother was – except this one time – at eliciting compliments about her youthful look.

Unlike most women, Joan boasted about her age. She never told people outright exactly how old she was, but she hinted at it and gently prodded folks to take a stab at a number. When they missed the mark by 10 or 15 years, Mom gave the guesser a big smooch on the cheek. My mother did seem younger than her years, but I am sure an ounce of caution on the guesser’s part resulted in some of those south-of-reality approximations.

On Mom’s 85th birthday, I returned to New York accompanied by my wife and Brett, our son. That night, we headed out for dinner along with my brother and sister. As we were eating, my mother eyed a diner at the next table.

And so began the game that night …

“Hello, I’m Joan,” she said, as she fiddled with a French fry on her plate. “This is my son and daughter-in-law visiting from Indiana.”

“How nice to have all your family here together,” said the woman.

“Yes, Dick moved away 25 years ago to go into television,” she said proudly. “But I’ve lived right here in New Rochelle for 85 years,” she

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The bait had been set. Soon would come acknowledgment from this stranger about how young my mother looked for her age.

“And where did you live before that?” came the reply.

I tried not to show the sheer joy I felt at this comeuppance, but I think sliding under the table, holding my sides, convulsing in tears may have given it away. My sister choked on her asparagus and my brother did a spit take with his beer.

The ride home was uncomfortable. None of us knew what to say. Joan seemed to be taking it well, having convinced herself the woman’s remark was simply an attempt at sarcastic humor.

But Brett, about 10 years old at the time, didn’t fully appreciate the implications of what had just occurred.

“Grandma,” he asked, “when can we visit where you used to live?”

Exp. 4-6-10 Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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