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It is our position that the children of Hamilton County should take the coming fall school season as an opportunity to approach the year with new resolve. Yes, it’s that time of year again, the summer has come to a close, football season is underway, and most notably for some, school is in session! While for both from the children themselves and also from the parents this time of year brings mixed emotions, the season is flush with opportunity. Pay close attention to this moment and identify specific goals targeted for achievement: perhaps it’s a grade point average, or pursuing participation in a sports team, or even a run for a position in student leadership. Whatever the aspiration may be, take time, think hard, and set a plan to work towards the goal.

As the long, hot days of summer come to an end, we should work to let go of past issues and perceived catastrophes to focus our energies on the year ahead. Even if last year failed to meet our expectations, so what!

Remember, there is no time like the present. Make this fall the time for a fresh start and take advantage.

Danergous youth

It is our position that society has created a dangerous habit of putting pressure on children to perform at a high level of competition, often before they are mentally or physically ready. Recently, during a warm-up practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a U.S. Grand Prix racing event, a child died. Such a tragedy is hard to digest. Yet pursuing one’s dreams, conquering fear, and defeating all obstacles are all important symbols of the American way of life. Such a mindset helped found our nation and free the human spirit.

A question remains though: At what age does one have the maturity to weigh the risks and benefits of personal behavior? We often hear in news accounts, of parents, who can’t refuse their children’s dreams of excellence—thus, a teenager sailing around the world, climbing Mount Everest, or, simply, trying to win a college scholarship in baseball, football, or basketball. But who owns the dream: the child or the parents? Do children have the mental developmental capacity of an adult decision maker: the impulse control, stress management, and abstract thinking? Is a parent right to indulge the immature desire of a child to engage in high-risk or even life-threatening behavior?

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

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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.

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Bill of Rights.

Section 18. The penal code shall be founded on the principles of reformation, and not of vindictive justice.

Section 19. In all criminal cases whatever, the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the facts.

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Section 20. In all civil cases, the right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate.

Section 21. No person’s particular services shall be demanded, without just compensation. No person’s property shall be taken by law, without just compensation; nor, except in case of the State, without such compensation first assessed and tendered. (History: As Amended November 6, 1984).

Section 22. The privilege of the debtor to enjoy the necessary comforts of life, shall be recognized by wholesome laws, exempting a reasonable amount of property from seizure or sale, for the payment of any debt or liability hereafter contracted: and there shall be no imprisonment for debt, except in case of fraud.

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From the backshop Raise taxes? It’s the spending, Stupid!

Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan, commenting on our debt issues, had this to say while speaking to the Council on Foreign relations in New York recently: “I am in favor for the first time in my memory of raising taxes.” What a guy! Very creative. While we agree with him that we “must find a way to simmer down fiscal activism and allow the economy to heal,” we couldn’t disagree more with his solution. Hey Al, it’s the spending, Stupid! We do not have a revenue problem.

If we raised taxes, does anyone believe that money will be wisely spent and/or invested?

Do you want to send more money to Charlie Rangel, Barney Frank and those moderate Republicans that never met a spending bill they didn’t love? If we don’t get serious about significantly cutting Washington spending, then we’re headed for bankruptcy. Maybe, just maybe, the results on Nov. 2 will make it clear which direction we want to head.

••• Kurt Wanninger, Westfield Rotary Club member and City of Westfield public works director, is excited about an approaching project – and with good reason. Rotary, on the heels of meeting its grassroots fund-

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg ing campaign goal of $5,000, will put that money - and a matching grant plus $1,500 from Rotary - to plant nearly 1,000 fall plants and trees at Sensory Gardens at the Freedom Trails Park. It’s part of the Day of Service on Oct. 2. This is Phase I of two; in the spring another 1,000 plantings will take place. We like this kind of service, especially because, as Wanninger told us, “these plantings are specifically tailored to individuals that benefit from sensory therapy. The plants will focus on four of the human senses: touch, smell, sight, and sound.” Service above self. Sounds about right.

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Marriage is hard

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By Terry Anker Why is it that we say that marriage is hard?

Wouldn’t it be more accurate to say that relationships are hard? I recently spent an evening with a young man fighting to preserve his notyet year-old marriage. It seems, his spouse – like many of us – find marriage “difficult” and as such it should be promptly dismissed for something more “fun.” Certainly, no one should remain in a relationship that is abusive or in other ways wholly unsatisfying. So what is fair to expect from our interpersonal interactions? Is there a relationship out there that is all sunshine and rainbows?

On a happier note, these young people are pursuing professional counseling to try to develop the skills necessary to maintain and flourish in an adult relationship. But my young friend continually recounted to me that marriage is work … marriage is hard … marriage is a challenge. Isn’t maintaining every relationship worthy of effort? Why have allowed popular culture to frame marriage as something that is a

task to be confronted and worked through – feel the burn? To me, all human interactions require attention, tact and esteem to preserve and grow.

Spending time is crucial. Expressing receptiveness to another’s point-of-view is required. And, showing concern and respect is essential.

We seem to consider the institution to be either too much work to be worth the effort; or, on the other extreme, we expect it to be so free of obligation that we do nothing to maintain it. Many of us assumed that once the marriage vows are cast that we naturally slip into a state of unattended bliss. Disagreement, rather than being an accepted part of the course of the relationship, becomes a tremendous concern. What interpersonal interaction can be maintained in a hothouse without proper care and feeding? To me, relationships are work. Marriage is fun.

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

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Have you taken your kids to Disney yet?

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By Danielle Wilson We haven’t, but we are in training for the Disney experience through a program called CKI. That is Cincinnati’s King’s Island for you theme park amateurs.

If you’re even remotely contemplating a Disney run in the future, pack up the little ones and journey forth!

King’s Island is the perfect place to practice your family’s amusement park survival skills before taking the financial plunge into a Walt Disney World vacation.

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If you and your family survive CKI, and can honestly say that the laughs outweighed the nausea, then you might be ready for the real deal.

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Our twins, age nine, are split. They have both finally met the 54 inch minimum height requirement to ride most of the Big Daddy Rides, but only one actually enjoys torturing his little body with bone-rattling jerks and vomitinducing spins. The other is quite content in the kiddy area riding pseudo-coasters and railcontrolled vehicles.

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shoot. She nearly wept with joy when she learned she was, at long last, tall enough to tackle Drop Tower: a zerogravity ride that suspends people 315 feet above the ground and then, as the name implies, drops them.

So, though Disney has something for everyone, our family would be divided in half most of the time with one group hitting the thrill rides at Epcot and Hollywood Studios and the other frolicking with Snow White in Magic Kingdom.

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Keen speaks on state of schools

By Brandon Bowman Current in Westfield Superintendent Mark Keen had positive things to say about Westfield Washington Schools during his State of the Schools speech before the Westfield Chamber Keen of Commerce last week.

His overall message was that WWS is excelling now, but that may not continue without support from voters this November.

An operating fund referendum of up to $32.2 million will be on the Nov. 4 ballot.

The $4.6 million per year over seven years is less than the amounts sought and approved in Carmel Clay, Noblesville and Hamilton Southeastern school districts, but Keen said WWS cannot continue as is without the additional funding.

According to the slogan up on the Westfield Washington Schools Web site, a “yes” vote on the school’s referendum is an investment in quality.

“Our ISTEP scores are well above the state average, and we’ve graduated 6091 students

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putting us as the highest graduation rate in the county,” Keen said during his address. The school is looking to add 250 students to that number next year.

Keen said the results of this graduation rate come from their monitoring of their students’ progress from the each student’s freshman year until graduation. The progress is monitored through the NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) testing, which students take until eighth grade, and ISTEP testing.

“NWEA said that the 80th percentile was a stretch for Westfield High School,” Keen said. “Westfield Washington Schools had 90 percent of their students place above the 80th percentile.”

Keen also said scores from a 75-question test given to teachers said that they were satisfied working at Westfield Washington Schools.

However, he added that without the passage of the referendum in November, the school district’s teaching staff would receive one of the largest and most notable cuts.

“We expect our teachers to be there for 30 to 35 years,” Keen said. “Their core values are what make them an exceptional staff. They make the difference in learning.”

By Lauren Burdick Current in Westfield According to Courtney O’Neil, co-founder of Whale of a Sale, a children’s consignment event, the current economic recession can demand consignment for both buyers and sellers. “It’s an amazing opportunity to buy upscale merchandise at bargain prices,” O’Neil said.

Whale of a Sale, specializes in bringing in children’s clothes and toys as well as maternity wear for north side mothers and children. According to O’Neil, shoppers can expect 50 to 90 percent off standard retail prices for items from Gymboree, Baby Gap, Ralph Lauren and other designers.

With more than 200 parents from around Indianapolis signed up to sell their gently-used children’s clothing, for O’Neil, the benefits of Whale of a Sale seem obvious. According to her, sellers receive a minimum of 60 percent of the price listed on their items, which, she said, is much higher than that of traditional consignment shops. Additionally, sellers have the option of donating any unsold items to the Good Samaritan Network. Those who still want to register can do so at whale-sale.com.

For co-founders O’Neil and Jennifer Hare, Whale of a Sale becomes a shopping event.

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Sale Organizers Courtney O'Neil and Jennifer Hare

“This is not a garage sale. All items on the sale floor will have been screened for stains and odors,” O’Neil said. Thirty vendors will also be in attendance, specializing in merchandise for both mothers and children and bringing in jewelry, books, toys and other items.

According to O’Neil, events like Whale of a Sale and consignment shopping and selling can alleviate some of the burdens brought on by the current economic downturn. For her, there is no better time to buy and sell gently-used children’s clothing. “Consignment is really popular in this economy, especially for kids’ stuff,” she said. “Since it’s rarely-worn, it’s nice to get something back.”

Attend Whale of Sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 1 and 2 at the Eagle Church in Zionsville. Admission is free.

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156th Street to close Current in Westfield The reconstruction of the 156th Street bridge over the William Knight Regulated Drain is scheduled to begin later this month. As a result, 156th Street, between Oakridge Road and U.S. 31, will be closed starting on or after Sept. 20

and reopening on or before Nov. 8.

City officials say the new two-lane bridge should improve traffic flow and ultimately decrease accidents. A detour route, shown here, will take motorists to 161st Street for the duration of the project.

Gray voted Westfield Community Hero As part of its 120 Year Celebration, Ameriana Bank hosted a Community Hero Contest. After submitting nominations, community members voted throughout on their favorite candidates for Westfield’s top community hero, and Eric Gray was the winner. He was nominated by his nine-year-old son Tyrus for spending three years away from his family to serve in Iraq and Africa.

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More words doesn't mean more detail COMMENTARY

By Ken Kingshill I was recently in a meeting where we were discussing some proposed language changes to our sign ordinance. We were looking at definitions. One made me chuckle.

It said: “Ornamental Banner: A monochromatic or polychromatic sign which is constructed of cloth, canvas, or other natural or man-made fabric.”

At first glance, this sentence might seem to provide some necessary detail. I’m constantly reminding my fourth grader to add detail to his writing. If he wrote this I’d be ecstatic. However, unlike Charles Dickens, most of us aren’t paid by the word.

Upon further review, the twenty words can, and should, be distilled down to five. “Ornamental Banner—a fabric sign.” Of course, “monochromatic or polychromatic” refers to everything and thus, the words cancel each other out. The same goes for “natural or man-made.”

Sometimes we equate more words with greater detail, but that can result in cumbersome writing. I’m guilty of it at times. Just look at my first sentence. I should have replaced “proposed language changes” with “modifications”. In fact

my entire first paragraph could be more succinctly stated, “In a recent meeting about modifications to our sign ordinance, one definition made me chuckle.”

But what fun would that be? Other than the word chuckle, there is nothing fun about it.

I guess that is why we have always been told to know our audience. If we are writing for a bunch of lawyers, we are going to say things like, “including, but not limited to” or “an agreement between the party of the first part and the party of the second part.” Maybe even refer to something as “monochromatic or polychromatic.”

If, with all due respect, we’re writing for normal people, we’d rather not put them to sleep.

Which is why I often throw convention out the window and break many of the writing rules I learned in eighth grade. I do it mostly because it sounds more interesting to me and because I figure it’s a way of getting back at all my English teachers.

City Councilor Ken Kingshill is a Westfield resident and Realtor.

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Fun in all forms This weekend’s Carmel International Arts Festival will offer more than unique art

By Kevin Kane Current in Westfield Come this weekend, the streets of downtown Carmel will transform into a runway of great artistic talent from Hamilton County and beyond.

The 13th annual Carmel International Arts Festival will be held this Saturday and Sunday in the Carmel Arts & Design District and will feature work from artists across Indiana and the rest of the country. More than 25,000 people are expected to attend the weekend’s event, making CIAF one of the biggest art events in the state. But the festival is more than just an opportunity for the public to view and purchase one-of-a-kind art; it’s a familyfriendly clash of culture and fun appealing to art enthusiasts and casual spectators alike.

This weekend's Carmel International Arts Festival will introduce the public to the works both national and Indiana artists, like local photographer Alexey Stiop.

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The main draw of CIAF, the factor differentiating it from other community festivals throughout the year, is of course, the artists and their creations. Despite the size of the fair, it’s still very selective. This year, 144 artists will put their works on display for the general public, but the application process is very competitive. All applicants’ work first must pass an initial screening before being judged by event organizers. All pieces are scored on originality, style and professionalism, and only the best applicants are awarded a place in the festival. The jurying process is used to ensure that visitors aren’t seeing art that’s merely ordinary.

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IF YOU GO 13th annual Carmel International Arts Festival When: Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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an event people want to put on their calendars,” said CIAF President Rosemary Waters.

Local resident and photographer Alexey Stiop first participated with a booth at CIAF in 2008 and said he’s excited to return this year as both an artist and a spectator. Stiop, a native of Russia, works as a full-time chemist but has a growing business related to one of his passions: travel photography.

Stiop’s business, Big Eye Photography, primarily sells his prints to stock art Web sites but said Stiop CIAF gives him another avenue to display his work. However, he said he also enjoys the opportunity to view other photographers’ shots.

“I don’t think of it as a competition,” he said. “I think of it more as an exchange of ideas between people who speak the same language.”

Stiop said he’ll not only be sharing ideas with his fellow photographers but will do so with the public as well. He’ll demonstrate how utilizing simple techniques can drastically improve one’s photos, even using a point-and-shoot camera.

“People know how to shoot, but they don’t necessarily know how to point,” he said. “That makes a difference.”

But CIAF is also an opportunity for Stiop to put down his camera, temporarily, and enjoy the other art forms presented at the festival.

“I’ve seen some crafts there that have just blown my mind and sculptures that were just amazing.”

Andy Chen, a photographer from Indianapolis, agreed that the art at CIAF is among the best he’s seen at comparable events.

Chen, who won the festival’s Best in Show award last year, said he attends about 15-20 arts fairs like CIAF a year, but after he first participated at CIAF four years ago, he decided he would keep coming back.

“CIAF is usually one of the better shows I attend,” he said.

“Other people I knew thought it was good, with an interested [art focused] crowd, so that’s why I started applying.”

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11 a.m. - CR Ryan Professional Magician 12 p.m. - Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band 1 p.m. - Emily Ann Thompson 2 p.m. - Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band 3 p.m. - Indianapolis Chinese Performing Arts 4 p.m. - Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Barometer Soup Sunday Opening - Bill Anderson with the Star Spangled Banner 10 a.m. - Janese Truver 11 a.m. - Janese Truver 12 p.m. - Minyo Club of Indianapolis 1 p.m. - Island Breeze 2 p.m. - International Dance Ensemble 3 p.m. - Circle City Cloggers 4 p.m. - Neela Moorty, Classic Indian Dance Second State on 3rd Street Saturday 10 a.m. - Music 11 a.m. - Emily Ann Thompson 12 p.m. - Ahn’s Taekwondo 1 p.m. - 2 Guys with Guitars 2 p.m. - G2, The pre-professional Dance Company of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre 3 p.m. - Dave Hepler and Frank Smith 4 p.m. - The Meisterwinds 5 p.m. - The Frog and Toad Mini Musical Sunday 10 a.m. - Maple Trio 11 a.m. - Doug Sauter and Kate Lamont 12 p.m. - International Dance Ensemble 1 p.m. - CR Ryan Professional Magician 2 p.m. - “Slammer Jazz” 3 p.m. - Island Breeze 4 p.m. - The Lathans

Food

What’s a festival without food? CIAF will feature a variety of local vendors serving cuisine consisting of both familiar favorites and international flavors.

Margaret Sutherlin contributed to this report.

Entertainment

CIAF is most than just an outdoor art museum. The 2010 festival will feature two stages of musical, dance and other performance acts as well as an interactive children’s area. The entertainment lineup consists of: Range Line Stage Saturday 10 a.m. - Chinese Dragon Dance Team

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DISPATCHES » Essay contest – U.S. high school students and their teachers are invited to compete for nearly $115,000 in prize money by participating in the Bill of Rights Institute’s fifth annual Being an American Essay Contest.

Top prize winners and their teachers will also receive all-expenses paid trips to the nation’s capital. Specifically, students are asked: “What civic value do you believe is most essential to being an American?” Complete contest details can be found at www.beinganamerican.org. » Women earn more PhDs – New data shows that in 2008-09, for the first time, women earned a majority of the doctoral degrees awarded in the USA. The majority for women in doctoral degrees is slight, 50.4 percent. But the shift has been steady and significant. As recently as 2000, women were earning only 44 percent of doctoral degrees.

In master's degrees, where women have already accounted for a majority of degrees, their share now stands at 60 percent.

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Higher Education magazine's table, based on a number of criteria, including teaching, research and staff and student mix, has Harvard top. California Institute of Technology is ranked at number two in the table, with Massachusetts Institute of Technology in third place. The only university outside of North America and the U.K. in the top 20 is the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, in Zurich.

-BBC » Did someone say pizza? – School Age Stuff will be a pizza party at the Westfield Washington Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 22.

Bring your appetite to this free program that begins at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 896-9391 or visit www.wwpl.lib.in.us. » IU sets state enrollment record – Fall semester enrollment at Indiana University's campuses across the state has set a record for the second straight year. Official figures released last week show that 109,445 students enrolled at IU's eight campuses.

That's a 2.1 percent increase over last year's mark of 107,160 students, and the third consecutive year that enrollment has topped 100,000. The university says its main campus in Bloomington has a record 42,464 students, which is slightly higher than last fall.

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Just because it’s weird doesn’t mean it’s wrong GRAMMAR LESSON

By Brandie Bohney I did quite a bit of research on today’s topic.

It’s a topic that has nagged at me for quite some time, and I hope you’ll indulge me.

Just because it may be an odd topic doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy the column.

And that’s the topic: The just because… doesn’t mean sentence construction. You’ve heard and probably said sentences in this format dozens of times. But it’s an odd assembly for a sentence.

I won’t go into a ton of crazy details, but I will say this: the just because… doesn’t mean construction is an anomaly in English, yet it is completely accepted even among most of the strictest grammarians. In fact, it’s a topic of conversation among grammarians as to why it’s acceptable, but there is little argument against its acceptance.

This is why so many people hate grammar.

Some rather wonky constructions get complete acceptance for no apparent reason, while others, like the split infinitive and ending sentences in prepositions , are still scorned in spite of being less-than-scorn-worthy. It’s hard for the average punk on the street to know what to think.

In the case of just because… doesn’t mean, the assembly evolved over the course of about

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a century from a construction that sought to deny inference of an idea from another fact. For example, if I say, “Just because Garrett’s paper is complete doesn’t mean he’ll turn it in on time,” I’m trying to keep my audience from inferring that Garrett will continue his streak of responsibility by actually turning in the paper he’s completed. I’m letting you know that Garrett isn’t responsible, and one glimmer of hope shouldn’t be overestimated.

The construction evolved in such a way that it didn’t raise any eyebrows. No one bothered for a different construction, so it remains acceptable.

It appears, too, that the construction can be used with or without it preceding the doesn’t mean clause in the sentence: “Just because he is a congressman it doesn’t mean he’s incompetent,” is widely accepted as grammatically correct, even though I find it odd and awkward sounding.

Regardless, go on and use just because… doesn’t mean sentences. They’re okay, even if they don’t make sense grammatically.

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

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Who do we think we are?

PARENTING

By Becky Kapsalis From the time our children are born, they are Evaluated, Judged, and Compared. One of the first phrases that is imposed on a newborn is “How much does s/he weigh?” an evaluation, followed by “s/he is perfect!” a judgment, and finally, “S/he looks just like you,” a comparison.

The kid is a minute old, and is forever on the path of E.J.C. Their performance at school, their class distinction and appearance all are part of the E.J.C. Needless to say these are endearing comments but, nevertheless, evaluative, judgmental and comparative statements. Who do we think we are as adults, to be “know it all’s” of a child’s existence? And yet we accept the judgment, evaluation and comparisons others impose on our kids.

Why do we do that?

One answer might be: “Because that’s what we’re supposed to do. We’re the experienced adults therefore we know what’s best for our kids.” Really? Another might be: “I question my ability to parent properly so I need to yield to the so-called experts.” Really?

How about Noticing, Describing and Ap-

preciating as measurements for raising the whole child? When we notice, describe and appreciate we are raising positive thinking, responsive kids. Kids who will evaluate, judge and compare themselves against themselves giving them the emotionally intelligent edge for becoming successful human beings; answerable to themselves in a non-evaluative, non-judgmental, noncomparative way so as not evaluate, judge or compare others.

It’s not up to us to take away their opportunity to choose to be kind and decent people, nor is it up to us to place undue pressure on our kids to succeed. Who do we think we are? We are the bow and they are the arrow. We point them in a successful direction by noticing who they are, describing what we see in them and appreciating their accomplishments. As the arrow they can soar through the strength of our bow.

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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DISPATCHES » Identifying ripe onions – Onions are nearly ripe when the tips of the leaves turn yellow. Break them at the necks.

This will speed the final ripening process.

Loosen the soil to encourage drying, and after a few days turn them up and let them cure on dry ground. Always handle them very carefully -- the slightest bruise will encourage rot to set in.

-www.almanac.com » Travel now to save money – In the travel industry, the shoulder season is a short period of time between a high season and a low season during which rates are often reduced. For many locations, October is considered a shoulder season, and traveling now can mean big savings. For example, a trip from New York to Hilton Head, SC could cost as much as 36 percent less this shoulder season compared to high season rates.

-Money » Shaken, Not Stirred – Promising Futures of Central Indiana will hold its largest fundraising event of the year, the Shaken, Not Stirred Martini Party, on Sept. 30 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. The event will go from 6:30 to 10 p.m. and will include live and silent auctions, voting for the best martini and appetizer and much more. To learn more about the event, call Michele Whelchel at 773-6342. » Dancing by the light of the moon – Local DJ Sunny Moon will present “Dancing by the Light of the Moon” Friday from 6:30-11:30 p.m. at the Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St., Carmel. Moon will play dance favorites and taking your requests. The evening includes a premium buffet, including prime rib. The cost is $29.99 per person. For more information or to make a reservation, call 843-9850. » September gardening tips – 1. Compost should be watered during dry periods so that it remains active. 2. Now is a good time to evaluate the success of this year's garden. Make notes that will help you improve your garden next spring. 3.

This is the best time to plant dormant evergreen trees and shrubs. 4. Correct any soil deficiencies you've noticed. Healthy soil is crucial to healthy plants.

-www.almanac.com » Too many books at home? – Send them to military personnel stationed overseas at www.booksforsoldiers.com.

Soldiers post requests and their addresses and you mail packages directly to them.

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By Brandie Bohney Current in Westfield Artists on the Square in Noblesville and Jane’s Mission will host the second annual Night to Fight Ovarian Cancer, this Saturday Sept.

25. The event benefits event benefits WORD (Women’s Oncology Research and Dialogue), an Indiana based not for profit run by Carmel resident Nathan Manahan.

WORD directly funds research for and education about gynecologic cancers, a good match for Night to Fight Ovarian Cancer, which honors Jane Younce, a Noblesville writer who died of ovarian cancer in 2008.

Steve Younce, Jane’s husband, is an artist in his free time, and a member of the Hamilton County Artists Association. He chose an art

IF YOU GO A Night to End Ovarian Cancer Free and open to the public 7 - 9:00 p.m.

At Artists on the Square (853 Connor St., Noblesville) To make a donation or get more information visit www.janesmission.org and www. wordoncancer.org, or reach Younce at (317) 371-5975 or Manahan at (317) 385-3589.

Steve Younce will auction his art work in honor of his late wife, Jane.

auction as a fundraiser for Jane’s Mission because he felt it honored his wife as well.

His wife’s love for art made the fundraiser an obvious choice. Younce will be donating at least one of his works, and other pieces will be coming from numerous local artists as well as more distant artists, including a piece coming from a friend of Jane’s in England.

The number and variety of items will be even greater than last year’s event, which raised around $6,000 for WORD. A variety of pieces

will be available for purchase. There will also be numerous non-art items available at the silent auction, including a year’s worth of bread from Panera and an Indianapolis Colts gift package.

In addition to the silent auction, which will run the length of the two-hour event, the evening will also include desserts and wine for no charge, and live entertainment, including Earl Tharpe a Native American flute player.

“I think we’ve really touched a lot of people,” said Younce.

Stay HOME. BE MOVED.

Pick of the week

Annie

What: The Indianapolis Civic Theatre’s “Annie.”

When: Sept. 10-25 Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

Where: Indianapolis Civic Theatre, Marian University campus, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis Cost: $25 to $32, depending on seats Info: www.civictheatre.org Details: Central Indiana residents – young, old and canine – will show off their talents and entertain audiences who are both young and young at heart with this popular Broadway hit, featuring such memorable songs as “Tomorrow,” “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” “Maybe” and “I Don’t Need Anything.”

Escape into your lower level retreat… it’s no longer the forgotten basement.

Imagine the fun you can have celebrating around the refreshment bar, watching the latest movies in front of the big screen and sculpting the abs in your very own fitness room! Celebrate life.

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Recipe

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Pork and vegetable stir-fry with cashew rice

Cool River Pizza Where do you like to eat? “I really like PF Chang’s China Bistro.”

What do you like to eat there? “I like the Mongolian Beef, rice, and their dessert.”

What do you like about it? “I really like the food more than anything else, the atmosphere isn’t too different.”

8601 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, 46240 Phone: 815-8773 Web site: www.pfchangs.com

RESTaurant

stacked pickle

The Stacked Pickle was opened this January and is owned and operated by Chris long.

The restaurant focuses on wings, burgers and beer, but their menu expands to a variety of dishes. “We strive to serve as a local bar and restaurant for all ages. We have people coming in here from their mid-20s to mid60s,” Long said. The neighborhood bar sees several regular customers come in. Long said that the full bar and happy hours are great to get in on at The Stacked Pickle. The restaurant also serves as a family-friendly environment, fit for all ages. It features indoor and outdoor seating, affordable prices, and multiple plasma televisions perfect for watching the big game. The relaxed atmosphere is a perfect setting to kick back and enjoy Carmel’s best wings, burgers, and beer.

12454 Old Meridian St. Suite 150, Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Friday- Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Phone: 844-4448

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Serve a stir-fry loaded with tender pork and crisp veggies. Stir-frying is a great reduced-calorie way to cook, because you use less oil.

Ingredients • 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice • 1/3 cup chopped green onions • 1/4 cup dry-roasted cashews, salted and coarsely chopped • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 2/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth • 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided • 2 tablespoons honey • 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided • 2 cups sliced mushrooms (about 4 ounces) • 1 cup chopped onion • 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 6 ounces) • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (about 1) Preparation 1. Cook the rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Stir in 1/3 cup chopped green onions, chopped dryroasted cashews, and salt; set aside, and keep warm.

2. Combine 2/3 cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, and honey in a small bowl, and set aside.

3. Combine pork, remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a bowl, tossing well to coat.

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; sauté 4 minutes or until browned. Remove from pan.

4. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pan.

5. Add mushrooms and 1 cup onion; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in ginger and garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add peas and bell pepper to pan; sauté 1 minute. Stir in pork; sauté 1 minute.

6. Add reserved broth mixture to pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Serve over cashew rice.

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DIVORCE DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN WAR During these tough economic times, litigation isn’t your only option. There are alternatives which are often less costly, financially and emotionally. JHDJ Law offers mediation, arbitration and collaborative law services to assist individuals and families in resolving their cases with minimum conflict and court intervention.

When parties are unable to resolve conflict without litigation, JHDJ has a team of experienced litigators to advocate for clients and determine an effective strategy for court.

Whether a client’s case involves a family law matter, business dispute or adoption, our attorneys can help.

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Go north to Alaska for the trip of a lifetime TRAVEL

By Tracy Line My husband and I just returned from an Alaskan cruise. The weather was beautiful, the scenery amazing and the seafood some of the best I’ve ever had. It was the trip of a lifetime.

Alaska became our 49th state on Jan. 3, 1959.

It is our largest state; with a land mass equal to 1/5th the size of the contiguous 48 states. Alaska is home to Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in our country. Tongass encompasses 17 million acres, and lies in the world’s largest temperate rainforest. Denali National Park offers visitors great views of Mount McKinley, America’s tallest mountain peak.

Alaska reminded me that I am but a speck in a vast universe. Highlights for my husband and I included a helicopter ride, a hike through the rainforest and hours of watching eagles, orcas, bear and other wildlife. If nature is your thing, Alaska is calling your name.

And if you go, do your homework before you travel. Here are tips to get you started: • The cruise season for Alaska runs May through September. One can travel roundtrip, departing from Seattle or Van-

couver, and cruise the inside passage (a coastal route running between the Pacific Coast and nearby islands). Or, one can take the “Glacier Route”, a one-way trip running either north from Vancouver or Seward, or south from Anchorage.

• A typical highlight of the inside passage is Glacier Bay. One can spend hours watching glacier calving, or ice cracking and falling into the sea. The Glacier Route often includes a stop in the amazing Denali National Park. On either route, one can expect port stops in cities like Juneau, Haines, Skagway, Ketchikan, Sitka, and/or Victoria, BC. • Cost for an Alaskan cruise can vary, depending on the type of cruise, cruiseline, cabin type and changing airfares but a couple can expect to pay around $3,000 or more, including airfare.

Tracy Line is a travel agent for Family Vacations in Noblesville, and also a travel writer. Contact her at 317-770-2211, ext 312, or Tracy@familyvacations.com.

Larissa Day, MD Internal Medicine

Physician Offers Same-Day Appointments To Carmel Community Dr. Day recently joined the St.Vincent Physician Network and is accepting new patients at her office near 146th Street and Meridian in the Carmel/Westfield area.

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A Butler University graduate, Dr. Day received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her residency at St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital. Her interests include endocrine disorders as well as preventative medicine.

Adult patients can expect the same Spirit of Caring that St.Vincent is known for at a convenient location offering same-day appointments.

Call today to schedule a free get-acquainted visit.

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THEATRE The Little Mermaid

The Pyramid Players presentation of the stage adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale, “The Little Mermaid,” continues through Nov. 6 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. The production is 1 hour long without intermission. Performances are for all ages, but offered particularly for children in preschool through sixth grade. Children will have the opportunity to meet the after each show for pictures and autographs. Tickets are $12.50 and include a snack.

Performances are at 10 a.m. on Fridays and at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays, except Oct. 8, 15 and 16. For reservations, contact the box office at 317.872.9664 or visit the theater’s web site, www.beefandboards.com.

Camelot

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre celebrates the 50th anniversary of Broadway’s classic “Camelot,” based on the T.H. White Arthurian fantasy novel “The Once and Future King,” through Oct. 10. “Camelot” tells the famous tale of King Arthur, his Queen Guenevere, Merlyn the magician, the gallant Lancelot and the Knights of the Round Table. Tickets range from $35 to $58. Price includes a buffet, with a fruit and salad bar, unlimited coffee, tea and lemonade. For reservations and show times, call the box office at 317.872.9664 or visit www.beefandboards.com. The theater is located at 9301 N. Michigan Road on the northwest side of Indianapolis, about a 30-minute drive from downtown Noblesville.

THEATRE Annie

The Civic Theatre has opened its 2010-11 season with the popular Broadway hit, “Annie.” Performances will run through Sept. 25, and show times are: Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. The musical is being presented at Marian University, 3200 Cold Springs Road. For show and ticket information, visit www.civictheatre.org.

LIVE MUSIC Mickey’s Irish Pub

The following performances and events will take place this week at Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street. For more information call 573-9746.

Wednesday - Texas Holdem Poker Friday - Lemon Wheel Saturday - The Bishops

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Rounding Third

Actors Theatre of Indiana is presenting “Rounding Third” through Sept. 26 at the Carmel Community Playhouse in Clay Terrace. Performances run Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For more information about the show or to buy tickets, call 669-7983 or visit www.actorstheatreofindiana.org.

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.

Sept. 24 – Something Rather Naughty Sept. 25 – Loo Abby

Noble Coffee and Tea Co.

FAMILY Pumpkin Harvest Festival

The 37th annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Stonycreek Farms, 11366 State Road 38, Noblesville, opens Sept 25 and continues through Oct. 31.

Admission is free but there is a charge for individual activities and parking. Pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, mums and corn stalks are for sale at the Pumpkin Store on weekends. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day.

The following musical acts will be playing at 7 p.m. at Noble Coffee and Tea Co., 933 Logan St., Noblesville.

For more information, call (317) 773-0339.

Sept. 23 – Traveler’s Dream, $10 and $5.

Oct. 9 – Jack Jones, $10 and $5.

Local musician to play two shows

Local musician Brandon Bowman will perform at two locations this week: Bucky’s Grill and Pub in Westfield at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Old Town Tavern in Carmel at 8 p.m. on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 25 & 26 Saturday 10 am–6pm Sunday 10 am–5 pm

Main Street in the Carmel Arts & Design District FREE ADMISSION • ENTERTAINMENT ON 2 STAGES This Arts Festival brings together 144 juried artists, competing for top honors in their media fields with works in Fiber/Mixed 2D, Photography, Oil/Acrylic, Watercolor, Ceramics, 2D Traditional, Printmaking, Jewelry, Wood and 3D Traditional.

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DISPATCHES » Find a hair stylist – Local Carmel entrepreneur and mom Janell Shaffer launched www.MyBestFriendsHair.com and is already seeing success. Since the hair industry is based in referrals, My Best Friend's Hair allows clients to review various hair stylists, and hair stylists to list themselves and their salons online. It's a one stop shop to find your perfect match for hair cut to hair type, and fabulous hair stylist."

» Steal Steve McQueen's sunglasses – This October, Persol is unveiling a brand-new line of classic Steve McQueen 714s, with the trademark McQueen blue lenses, tortoise housing, and collapsible body. The Italian master frame-makers took painstaking efforts to reproduce the originals, and even took a few steps to make them better. The collection is based on McQueen's three favorite color ways and limited to 10,000 handmade pieces, which will be available for $360 apiece at select Sunglass Hut locations nationwide.

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How long should this take?

INTERIORS

By Vicky Earley I do understand. Really, I do! Once a decision has been made to redo a room that impatient 6-year old in all of us comes to the surface! Here is a rundown of what to expect time wise for your designs: An initial appointment with a designer: Several days to several months depending on how the designer works and the client load at the given time.

A presentation based on your likes and needs: Once again this depends on how your decorator or designer works but it is realistic to expect anywhere from a few days to several weeks. We will often bring a client into the studio for an in-depth look at likes and dislikes to expedite the process.

Custom upholstery pieces: 6 weeks to 12 weeks from the time the order is placed is reasonable. If it goes beyond 12 weeks, something is probably amiss such as a fabric backorder.

Using fabric other than the furniture manufacturers is often the key to a gorgeous piece of furniture but it can delay the process. It is a two step process since fabric must be ordered, marked and shipped to the manufacturer.

Shipping from manufacturer: Even when an item is in stock at the manufacturing source, there can be a delay. The time involved with

shipping is up to the truck drivers, the weather, and pure luck. This is like a school bus ride… someone gets on first might have to get off last.

Custom window treatments: This can vary from a few weeks to several months. It all depends on who is supplying the labor. Projects being fabricated by one of a larger, group workroom must get in line once all materials arrive. If it is the busy season, they fabrics and trims must wait patiently until it is their time.

This is totally unpredictable. Design firms and stores who have in-house workrooms have more control over timing although the arrival of the fabrics can still bog the process down.

Kitchen remodel: My rule of thumb is a) take the time quoted by the individual doing the work. b) Take that number and multiply times 2. This should give you a reasonable idea.

The larger the project, the more opportunities there are for delays, out of stocks, unexpected issues, and changes.

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

Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Modern • Hip Hop • Musical Theatre • Piano • Voice • Instrumental Music Competition • Musical Theatre

NEW THIS SEASON!! » Wearable art – The new Valence Plus and Copper Mould collections from Cora Sheibani's Jewelry line debuted at the London International Fine Art Fair earlier this summer. Each exquisitely crafted piece looks like a mini art installation.

Sheibani sells privately but can be contacted via www.corasheibani.com.

-Vanity Fair » Tips for the best paintbrush – Your paint brush is only as good as the tips of its bristles or filaments. Never stand a brush in paint or in storage. Instead, hang it from the handle hole. And never use your brush as a stirring stick. Use naturalbristle brushes for oil-based paints. Nylon or polyester filament brushes are best for latex paints.

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Modern Dance Classes with Liberty Harris of Dance Kaleidoscope

Pre School Programs Fall Sessions Begin August 2

Ballet Theatre of Carmel Fall & Nutcracker Auditions Friday, August 13

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DISPATCHES  Community’s Clutter Physician of the Year – The Indiana Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP) named Robert Clutter, M.D., as the 2010 Family Physician of the Year at its recent annual conferCutter ence in French Lick, Ind. Dr. Clutter is a board-certified family physician with Castleton Family Physicians, of Community Physicians of Indiana, and has been in practice in Castleton for more than 30 years. The Family Physician of the Year award is presented annually to an IAFP member who exemplifies the tradition of the family physician and contributes to the continuing good health of the citizens of Indiana.

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By Laura Marceno It is known that B vitamins are an important component of our diets, from supporting and increasing metabolism, maintaining healthy skin, and enhancing our immune and nervous system function. Recently, a study was completed that shows B vitamins may also play a role in preventing neurological degeneration in patients who are suffering from mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Mild cognitive impairment is characterized by slight problems with memory loss, language and loss of other mental functions. It is estimated that 16 percent of people over 70 years of age, suffer from MCI and also are at great risk for more severe impairment. Approximately 50 percent of elderly diagnosed with a form of MCI go  HDL cholesterol and cancer – High on to develop Alzheimer’s disease or other serilevels of this form of cholesterol, long ous forms of dementia within another five years. known to protect the heart, may also To more fully investigate the safety and effechelp ward off cancer, according to an tiveness of B vitamins on those suffering from analysis published in June. The analysis, MCI, a clinical study was conducted by rewhich combined the results of 24 prior searchers at Oxford University. The study meastudies and included some 140,000 peosured the atrophy rate of the brain, or the brain’s ple, found that every 10 point increase rate of shrinkage, as well as conducted cognitive #/50/. in HDL was linked with a 36 percent & 2 % % tests over two years. Patients were given a daily

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There is some evidence that high levels of the amino acid homocysteine in the blood are linked to an increased risk in developing Alzheimer’s. B vitamins are known to control levels of homocysteine, and those patients with high levels of the amino acid showed the greatest benefit of the treatment.

Much further study is required, but it does give some hope of a simple treatment that will prevent onset of Alzheimer’s, a disease that currently has no cure and affects 26 million people around the world and their families.

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changes. Vitamin C also helps smooth and firm skin and fade brown spots. In one study, women who treated sun-damaged skin with a C cream for six months saw significant improvement in fine lines and discoloration.

4. Vitamin E for moisture - Find it in sunscreens and after-sun products. The best antiaging products contain at least 1% vitamin E, so it will be listed near the middle of the ingredients panel. Proven to quell dryness by helping skin retain its natural moisturizers.

Also, vitamin E's potent ability to neutralize damaging free radicals has earned it the moniker "the protector."

5. Vitamin K for dark circles - Find it in eye creams that also contain retinol. Proven to possibly help lighten under-eye circles.

Fragile capillaries that allow blood to leak into skin are considered one cause of undereye circles, and vitamin K (aka phytonadione) may put the skids on this seepage by controlling blood clotting. Daily use of a K cream significantly lightened circles after 4 months in one study.

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1. Vitamin A for wrinkles - Find it in OTC lotions, night creams (vitamin A derivatives are known as retinoids), and prescription products. Proven to reduce wrinkles, fade brown spots, and smooth roughness. There are more than 700 published studies on retinoids— they're tried-and-true ingredients.

2. Vitamin B3 for redness - Find it in lotions, creams, and serums. It's often called niacinamide on the label. Proven to: Increase production of ceramides and fatty acids, two key components of your skin's outer protective barrier. As that barrier is strengthened, skin is better able to keep moisture in and irritants out—making B3 a great ingredient if your complexion is dry or sensitive.

3. Vitamin C for spots - Find it in moisturizers formulated to keep vitamin C stable (opaque, airtight containers are ideal). Look for C near the middle of the ingredients panel to help ensure the five percent or higher concentration needed to see skin care benefits, advises Hema Sundaram, MD, a dermatologistin the Washington, DC, area. Proven to mop up the free radicals that trigger wrinkling, sagging, and other aging

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Woof! Dogs love a real massage MASSAGE

By Sally Feldman Congratulations. You have chosen to help your dog to a better quality of life with pet massage. There is a difference between adequate health and optimal health. With massage, you are influencing the systems that when working together provide quality longevity. Ninety percent of the time, your dog’s response to massage will be a feeling of relaxation, calmness, balance and overall well being. Massage will help to nurture and calm your dog’s body, mind and spirit.

Pet massage is much more than “rubbing” your dog. It assists your dog to a greater level of homeostasis, or inner body awareness. It is an opportunity to resolve more and deeper causes for chronic, current, and potential physical issues. Here are some reasons to consider it: • Massage aids the nervous system and increases circulation • Massage helps your dog unpeel to his deepest layers to resolve the real issues wherever they might be.

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• Massage affects the entire body in unexpected and unpredictable ways. Just like in humans, the power of touch with intent is a remarkable thing.

Each dog is an individual and will have different responses to massage depending on her temperament and breed. Deep massage on dogs requires knowledge of anatomy and should be performed only by a trained and certified practitioner, but there’s no reason you can’t give your pet a light, relaxing rubdown right at home.

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DISPATCHES » Spirited awards party – Conner Prairie Interactive History Park held its eighth Spirit of the Prairie awards Sept. 11. Conner Prairie raised $67,803 this year which represents a 34 percent increase over 2009. The recipients of the awards were newly appointed Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole; entertainment executive, attorney & television/film producer Max L. Siegel; rabbi, author and civic leader Sandy Eisenberg Sasso; and civic leader and community volunteer Julie A. Davis. » Shockproof stocks – These shares should be able to withstand another downturn in the economy.

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By David Cain Someone I work with just bought a new condo. From the outside both places look surprisingly similar. The condo and the apartment, while seemingly similar, they were dramatically different.

It was only a matter of days after she moved in that I heard the stories of people on her street coming to visit and welcome her to the neighborhood. Moving in on a Friday, by Tuesday everyone had introduced himself or herself.

Within two weeks, she had a satellite dish installed. The owner downstairs let the installation person know that they were putting it in the wrong place on the building. Within 20 days, she had learned that two retirees on the street kept a watchful eye on her comings and goings.

Not for the sake of entertainment, but for safety.

As you drive up to each, they look the same.

Both built with a vinyl-clad exterior and two story, walk-up designs. Both have sparse areas of brick and an unadorned entry. Both the apartment and the condo had metal mailboxes centrally located for all occupants of each street to share. However, in the condo complex, unlike the apartment complex, the residents have a different level of concern for what goes on. They are concerned and interested in everything.

What’s the difference? Why is one group of residents more interested than others? Why in one location does everyone know their neighbors and in another you only know a few? Why did it feel more uncomfortable and less secure in the apartment, but cozy and safe in the condo?

It’s as common at work as it is at home. Those with ownership in the outcomes are more vested in the circumstance. If you own the home, you’re more likely to be interested in who lives next door and in keeping the area clean and safe. It’s not that people in apartments are not interested in their neighbors and their safety: they are. However, they aren’t there for the long haul and, therefore, don’t have the same level of interest in their surroundings.

The same thing happens at work. If people have a vested interest in the outcome, they’ll be more accountable. If people don’t feel like they have ownership, they won’t be as concerned with the ultimate goals. In work, as it is with your home, it’s important that people have a stake in the outcome. They need an owner’s mentality.

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.

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By Gary Hubbard The Internet browser is one of the most fundamental software programs that we all use and it’s a big battleground for companies trying to convince you that theirs is the best to use.

Unlike security software, it’s ok to have multiple browsers installed on your computer and in fact, it’s a really good idea to have at least two different browsers installed.

There are a number of reasons why you might want to leave multiple browsers installed. Primarily it’s because browsers are one of the most targeted programs by those with malicious intent on the Internet.

At any given time, you will see warnings about a newly discovered vulnerability or ‘hole’ in just about every browser, and in those situations, you would want to avoid using that browser and temporarily switch to another browser until the hole can be patched.

Another great reason to have multiple browsers installed is for troubleshooting Internet issues. When you are experiencing slow or no connection, switching to another browser can quickly help you track down the problem.

If the second browser is just as slow or can’t connect, then you would look towards the actual Internet connection, if the second browser works great, then the problem is likely corruption or infection in the primary browser.

Since Internet Explorer is the most commonly used, it’s also the most targeted by the bad guys. Many people avoid using it, but some financial institutions still only allow connections via Internet Explorer, so keeping it updated and accessible makes sense.

With all this in mind, you might consider doing what most technically astute users do: Keep two to three browsers installed,

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By Rachael Noble In my sales job, instead of showing up at first meetings with a 100 page PowerPoint and bragging about how great my service and product is, I begin by asking questions about my client’s needs, objectives and challenges.

Nothing makes my prospect more interested in moving forward than truly being heard.

Besides, how am I supposed to even pretend to offer a solution until I’ve delved into their challenges and tailored our product to their needs?

Rather then deciding what we think our partner is feeling and then forcing a solution upon them, we should delve deeper into the issues.

Here are some ideas on how to truly understand your partner’s needs: 1. Ask questions. And then ask more questions. Don’t stop at surface answers - delve deeper into the challenges and issues. Her behavior may actually be a symptom of a deeper problem. For instance, your significant other may say, “I hate that you’re going out with your friends this weekend.”

Perhaps it’s not that she hates that you’re going out with them, but rather, she feels you spend every weekend away from her and would like some quality time.

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her making her feel and affecting her every day life? Perhaps she doesn’t feel loved and is starting to take out her frustrations on the kids. Learning the implications of her struggles will help you better understand how she feels and will actually help her to work through what she’s feeling and why.

Truly listen. Give your partner undivided attention with no distractions.

Empathize. Let her know you hear her and understand what she is saying (even if you disagree with her viewpoint).

It’s important to not get defensive if you are the one causing the issues. Listen with an open mind and even if you don’t feel you are in the wrong, apologize for hurting her.

Don’t judge your partner or make her feel bad for the way she feels. Otherwise, she may not continue to communicate.

It’s important to know when to try fix a problem and when to just listen. Sometimes we just need a kind ear and a shoulder to cry on, and to know we are loved.

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

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Creation, facts, and purpose SPIRITUALITY

By Bob Walters “In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth.”(Genesis 1:1) Considering that Creation is among the hottest of contemporary, fighting words, flashpoint topics, so this could be a dangerous discussion.

However the intention here is to simply present a few non-combative thoughts on the how and why of Creation, not challenge anyone’s Christianity or second-guess God. Neither is this an attempt to prove the six day teaching, nor to bash evolution, but we will put the Bible in its rightful and true spot as God’s voice.

The truths we’re working with are that God exists, God is eternal and uncreated, God is the creator of all things, God had a reason for creating all things, God is omniscient and omnipotent, and the Bible is what it says it is.

Let’s also clearly state that the world is real, we are real, we are alive, we are aware, and what we do matters. Plus, it is reliably entrenched in our human brains to ask how and why Creation happened, and how and why we are here.

Science and Philosophy (God created them, too) ask how and why all the time.

Science asks: How do things happen? What are the predictable and repeatable results? What

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Philosophy asks: Why am I here? Why are we here? What is truth? What is our purpose?

The scientific “How” leads to facts: we find out how God made things, leading to knowledge. And then, philosophically asking “Why” God made things leads to discovery of God’s purpose, leading to relationship and faith.

The Bible reveals little of “how” God created us, but is overwhelmingly packed with “why.”

From Adam and Eve to Abraham to Moses to the Prophets to Jesus Christ to Paul, God describes His relationship with mankind, and the relationship He wants us to have with each other.

God’s purpose for Creation becomes clear as our faith grows, and that purpose boils down to one word: Love. God is love (1 John 4:8, 16), and his Son Jesus Christ entered this world to defeat death, remove our sin, and save us for eternal communion amid God’s love.

I appreciate science exploring how God does things, but am thankful beyond expression that faith is all we need to know why.

Bob Walters (www.believerbob. blogspot.com, email rlwcom@aol. com) thinks science is God’s way of having us look for Him in Creation.

Too often we think we see ourselves instead.

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Lost is space HUMOR

By Dick Wolfsie The party’s over. Our 30 guests have gone home, but I’m a little concerned. I can’t find the cat’s scratching post, the cordless phone that was on the living room table or my brand new bicycle helmet.

I’m not accusing anyone of anything. The truth is, all those things are somewhere in the house. I just haven’t figured out where, yet. I put them all out of sight, and apparently out of mind.

My mother called it “straightening.” Mom was always telling me to straighten my room.

Straightening was simply rearranging the clutter, with no suggestion that anything was to be discarded. When you’re a kid, you learn that hiding stuff is the fastest way to straighten.

To this day I am a very compulsive straightener. So is my wife.

With our party just hours from starting, it was time to straighten extra well. That’s when the old toaster, the dog’s bowl and the iPod were crammed in the back of a closet. The good news is that our home has never looked

so neat. The bad news is that I really like toast, enjoy music, and now the dog may have to drink out of the toilet.

The downstairs bathroom was sufficiently in order, but with more than two dozen people at our bash, it was possible that my “office” upstairs might attract some additional traffic.

“Hide everything,” said Mary Ellen. “Your bathroom is a disgrace.”

That’s when I grabbed all everything and hid them in the...well, I put them under the...I lodged them behind the...I have no clue where they are.

The morning after this party, I couldn’t brush my teeth, comb my hair or take my Lipitor. Fortunately, when I finally got in the shower, I found it all piled up in the tub.

Eventually everything will show up. But we really miss the dog.

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

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My dissatisfaction comes from the fact that it is pretty much impossible to get a new pickup truck with a manual transmission anymore.

I’ve been dinking around on the various automaker websites, checking out various models of truck and their options, and the fact is you can’t get a manual transmission unless you buy one of those Super Heavy Duty Gigantic Four Wheel Drive Turbo Diesel Mammoth Mountain Mover models with those Fire-Breathing Exhaust Pipes.

This is a little more truck than I need, seeing I’m not hauling trailers full of large zoo animals.

In fact, most of the Super Heavy Duty trucks I’ve seen lately are going to work, running errands and taking the family on the occasional Sunday drive.

So why am I so stuck on a manual transmission?

Well, for starters, look at the name: Manual.

Manly. A manual transmission is a manly transmission, perfectly suited for the American male who deep inside has imagined himself barreling down the open road, jamming gears on a semi full of contraband beer while Burt Reynolds gets ol’ Smokey off your tail, or some such Hollywood ridiculous kind of thing.

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Dr. Luescher, a veterinary behaviorist and director of Purdue University’s Animal Behavior Clinic, estimates that about 1 out of every 50 dogs are affected by canine compulsive disorder.

Possible sources of the disorders are: • Physical restraints such as close confinement and chaining.

• Social conflicts that arise from competition for status, changes in social group, or separation.

• An unpredictable or uncontrollable Environment • A lack of target object for normal behavior, or isolation.

Common compulsive disorders include behaviors such as spinning, tail chasing, fly snapping, shadow chasing, air licking, flank sucking, persistent barking, and hallucinating. Despite the intriguing names for these behaviors, they are not fun for a dog or his humans. In fact, they can make life pretty miserable, and are evi-

dence that the dog is living in an environment that is stressful him.

If you think you’re animal is affected: • Explore, rule out, or treat medical conditions that might contribute to stress, including thyroid problem.

• Increase exercise on a consistent schedule.

This is an important one. Not only doe exercise use up energy that might otherwise feed OCD behaviors, but aerobic exercise promotes endorphin release, which has a calming effect.

• Manage your dog’s world to maximize structure and consistency and minimize stress and the likelihood she will develop compulsive behaviors.

• Be on the lookout for any signs you dog are developing a compulsive disorder and address them immediately if they appear.

• Avoid engaging in behaviors with your dog that are likely to elicit compulsive disorder such as chasing a flashlight or laser beam, or reinforcing tail chasing There is a long list of things that can cause your dog stress, and also quite a few things that can be done to prevent the problem. More than can be listed in this space.

Contact your Vet or your local pet store professional if you think your pet might be affected.

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Cats handling stress FELINES

By Gregory Magnusson So I’m sure you all remember my big beautiful black cat Motor from the last column, right? Well, Motor’s been a bad, bad boy lately. He’s been peeing in Leo’s room.

At first I thought it was Sophie, our black border collie mix dog. Sophie is getting older, so I thought maybe she couldn’t get to the back door in time and had an accident.

But no, this was definitely cat pee. Motor kindly confirmed our suspicions by emptying his entire giant cat bladder, right in front of us, onto Leo’s floor one night last week. Not just a little bit of pee either, a whole day’s worth.

Thanks for that, Motor.

Seasoned cat owners know cats urinate on your stuff for one of two reasons, either something has irritated their bladder (infection, stone), or it’s behavioral. Your veterinarian can make the proper diagnosis through a series of tests: a complete physical examination, a urinalysis, a bacterial culture of the urine and x-rays of the bladder.

Motor’s test results were all normal. By that, I concluded that he must have Behavioral Inappropriate Urination, likely caused by stress.

See, cats do not pee on your stuff because they are mad at you. Cats are incapable of anger, jealousy, or any of those other myriad emotions

we swear they feel. Rather, cats behaving badly mostly do so because of anxiety. In our case, I’m in the middle of starting our family’s very first veterinary hospital, which means I’m not home as often, and the cat senses the change in the household, so he expresses his anxiety by urinating.

Treatment involves somehow making your cat’s life less stressful. Sometimes that means give him a cleaner, bigger litter box, sometimes it means more attention, and sometimes it means Prozac, literally. We didn’t quite go the length of Prozac with Motor, but I did buy him a new litter box, and a brand new jug of unscented clumping clay cat litter, and that seems to have helped. Plus lots of love and extra attention have done wonders.

I wish I had some magic potion that would remove cat pee from carpet, but alas, veterinarians are not magicians. I’m using the same bacteria, those enzyme laden concoctions from the store that you would. Until we get the smell out of his carpet, poor Leo is stuck sleeping on his mattress on the floor in the next room.

Dr. Magnusson, a practicing veterinarian for the last decade, is now the owner of Leo’s Pet Care, a new veterinary hospital located at 106th and College.

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