March 11, 2008

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MEMORIES are forever

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Clockwise from left, Steve, Margaret, Madeline, and Jennifer Churchhill

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MEMORIES are forever

A new Web site created by a Carmel couple helps parents preserve reminiscences

By Christine Bavender For Current In Carmel

We all have family memories we like to share – to tell and re-tell, to pass along to our children. But as time passes, sometimes it’s hard to remember every detail of the story and slowly it starts to fade away.

Now a Carmel man and his wife have a solution for that – a free Web site named for their two daughters, Madeline and Margaret.

The site – www.madmarg.com – was launched in late February at the Circle of Stars gymnastics event at the Indianapolis Convention Center.

“The focus of the site really is for kids,” Steve Churchill explained. “I’ve got kids and I want to save their stories and pictures and most people do. But everyone is someone’s kid and a lot of people realized they can save their own stories or their parents’ stories as well.”

At the event, Churchill got the same response over and over – “Wow, what a great idea. I From left, Margaret, Jennifer, Madeline and Steve Churchhill need to do that – I need to save those great stories I have about my “You can add stories any time you want,” he said. “You about them. That is really dangerous and so that was the kids.” don’t have to wait for a nudge and the key is it’s free and No. 1 priority – to make this site as secure Churchill started thinking about a site like this after it’s easy to use and we want people to use it to write the as possible.” realizing he’d forgotten a lot of the stories his dad had told stories they have – and not just about their children. I The site continues to expand with him growing up. think back to my dad and all the new features. Soon you will be “I was actually at a cocktail party stories he told that as a teen I just able to add pictures to the stories and telling people about a friend Steve Churchill didn’t care about. My dad died in as you write them so they are whose dad sat down before he died Age: 38 1997 and now I wish I could go coupled together if you ever want and wrote down all of his memories Wife: Jennifer. They’ll be married back and record those stories, but to take the stories and make a from being a kid to in the Marines 15 years in June. they are gone.” book out of them. to getting married,” he said. “And Daughters: Margaret, 12 and He now has his mother set up on Another new feature – a when he was done he had 12 spiral Madeline, 11 the site so she can write the story list of story topics so that bound notebooks. So my friend Born: In Illinois. Moved to the of her life for Churchill and for his the nudges can say, “tell would read those stories to his kids Westfield, Carmel area when he children. me a story about when you at night as bedtime stories.” was 6.

As of the end of February, met Mom,” or “Tell me a He tried to emulate his friend Schools: Carmel High School and Churchill said about 350 people story from your college days.” and write a story a week, but soon Purdue University were signed up and using the site.

“So not to just tell a story but to tell a story of Churchill said he and his wife, Studied: Building construction “But the market on this is huge,” something specific – bring you back to the moment and Jennifer, realized they just couldn’t technology he said. “If you think that everyone help you think more clearly and be able to elaborate,” do it – that the pace of life went by Job: Owns a software company has stories then at some point there Churchill said. so fast there just was never enough that is an IBM software reseller could be hundreds of thousands of Signing up is easy. Simply go to www.madmarg.com time.

Favorite book: “The Whisperers” people using it.” and it will walk you through how to register. If you want “So we thought wouldn’t it be

by Orlando Fieges One big key to to see how it works first, a site tour is available great if there was something that Favorite quote: “Life is Good” the site is the sethat walks you through exactly what the site reached out and reminded you to Web site: www.madmarg.com curity, Churchill is and what you can do on it. do this,” Churchill explained. “That explained.

The site itself is free to set up a profile and something is what we call a nudge.

“It is so kid-oriented that we write stories, but Churchill does plan to add It’s just a reminder – set to come in by e-mail whenever wanted to make sure a friend of a a feature in the next 60 days where you you want – to take five minutes and write a story.” friend could not read a story about can edit and publish a book of the stories The way the site works is fairly simple. You set up your your child. You have complete cononline and submit it to be published. family in a profile – you can include everyone from yourtrol over who can get in and read it “A lot of sites do that now. It would self to your kids and even grandparents and other relatives – you just invite them. And I think be like a coffee table book and you – and then you just add stories and pictures to the Web that is really key. The last thing I want would simply put in your credit card site. Categories are available to choose from for a story is some stranger looking at pictures info, hit submit and soon after get a – ranging from academics to sports and vacations. of my daughters and reading stories book in the mail.”

OUR TAKES STICks and stones

It is our position that state Rep. of discourse, and ultimately proved yet David Orentlicher should either do the another example of our legislative inefjob he was elected to do, or if unable ficiency. Sensing the brewing political or unwilling promptly resign. maelstrom, Orentlicher, now Yet again this week, the disa candidate for Congress, told tinguished representative sat anyone who would listen that in the state Capital’s House his electronic voting device Chamber and refused to vote. was not working. The record When an important question shows that it worked for all was called regarding property votes prior to and after the one tax relief, Orentlicher declined in question – odd coincidence. to register a Yea or Nay. House Interestingly enough, other ORENTLICHER members of the esteemed body Republicans witnessing his neglect of duty protested his attested that this is common refusal and asked the speaker to require practice for the representative. In fact, our representative to act. Ultimately, he Orentlicher’s regular my-dog-ate-mybe grudgingly did. homework attitude is embarrassing for Unfortunately, his obstinate and irthe citizens of Carmel. responsible behavior threw off the track

It is our position that central Indiana’s policy, not racism, and we believe almost largest Spanish-language newspaper made all polite discourse appropriate, we certaina phenomenal error of judgment in callly support a citizen’s right to protest veheing State Senator Mike Delph el mently. That said, it is entirely Diablo (the devil). The headline unacceptable that the debate appeared last week in front-page has been drawn to the level article about Delph’s recent bill of name-calling. Community designed to enforce U.S. imnewspapers have the right and migration policy within the state obligation to frame issues for of Indiana. It includes provisions the constituencies that they that would punish recidivist serve – even to express the anger employers who are unwilling or and frustration of those comDELPH unable to comply with immigramunities. They do not serve to tion law. Opponents of the bill further lower an already abysmal have vocally expressed their frustration state of modern political discourse. Kudos with Mr. Delph’s actions. Some have called to Sen. Delph for raising this important the bill racist. Some have called even the issue, and shame on some for making discourse inappropriate. the debate about something other than While we believe the bill to be rooted in content!

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FROM THE BACKSHOP

his week a very close friend of chivalry, I urged my young bride to stay mine went from his Sunday in the truck while I went in investigate. morning coffee to the intensive Upon climbing down to the wreck, I discare unit at St. Vincent. It seems covered all passengers alive – a 20-somethis late thirty-something father thing new mom driver was unconscious, of three small children had clearly injured and bloodied. suffered a stroke. His quickThe impossibly young dad thinking and resourceful spouse was talking, but incoherent. noticed his slurred speech and And a one-week-old infant failing left side. She loaded the was crying but safe in her kids and her slumping mate car seat. Managing to kill into the family truckster and the engine, I instinctively perhaps saved his life. retrieved the baby (seat and As they headed to the emerall) and carried her to my gency room – negotiating the waiting spouse. Now I tried scores of others blithely on their to flag someone to go get way to church – how did she the authorities (this was long focus? What goes through the before cell phones). While no mind when crisis occurs? Some one could see the car deep in Terry of us are lucky enough to keep the ravine, Midwestern folks Anker our heads. We attend to the will assist if you ask them, so problem at hand and don’t let help was soon on its way. our minds drift to the dire circumstances Our next challenge was keeping Dad in which we find our selves. Death is safe, now out of the car and wandering always there, but seldom considered. around in a haze. I literally held onto As newlyweds, Carolyn and I were on him as we comforted Mom, who was our way to Des Moines to the home of a now speaking but still trapped in the car. particularly generous relative from whom Soon the police arrived. Then the fire we were hoping to “inherit” some furnidepartment. Then an ambulance. Mom ture for our first married home. Finishing was stabilized. Dad was kept safe. And finals, we jumped into our borrowed Carolyn showed the firemen how to hold pickup truck and headed out. Driving all a baby. Eventually, the state police stopped night, we were almost to the city when, interstate traffic to let us get back on our just as dawn arrived, the car in front of us way (that was cool); and we went back on the largely vacant highway inexplicably about our trip. In the scheme of things it and seemingly deliberately drove off of was a minor interaction lasting two hours. the interstate and shot into the very deep In the scheme of things it scared the heck side ditch. First the car plunged nose-first out of us and we’ll never forget it. into the black Iowa topsoil – then it rolled As for my friend, it turns out that this … and rolled … and rolled … and rolled stroke was a minor one. Quick response … finally coming to rest right-side up at and quality pharmaceuticals have him on the bottom of the dry embankment. After the path to a full and speedy recovery. But convincing myself that what I thought without rapid and reasoned action, things happened had actually happened and after could have been different. Thank God slowing the 1979 Ford I was driving and they weren’t. after backing up on a major U.S. interTerry Anker is the associate editor of Current state, we stopped about 100 feet from the in Westfield. You may e-mail him at terry@ still running remains of the sedan. currentincarmel.com.

In a moment of perhaps misplaced

On our Government Waste Watch, we thought you’d want to know your tax dollars are hard at work in the publicity office of the Indiana General Assembly.

We – and other media – actually received a “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE” item on state Rep. Mike Delph (R-Carmel) reading “Yertle the Turtle” to a group of kindergartners in Clermont. In our offices, hearts skipped multiple beats, and we wondered aloud: “We’re paying someone to generate this crap?” For the record, the release stated Delph did a fine job reading to the kids. Puh-leeze! Look, we fervently support – and believe others should, too – literacy, but spending our money to generate who-cares news releases? Come on, people!

Speak up, or deal with getting exactly what you deserve.

••• Today, we bring lovers of Carmel’s Best Weekly Newspaper™ some good news, courtesy of the National Newspaper Association. Celebrate this: Community newspapers continue to thrive, while the number of daily newspapers – and readers of daily newspapers – still spirals south.

At Carmel’s Best, we’re thrilled to be in

Steve Greenberg & Brian Kelly the former group, and happy to be at your service, readers and advertisers. It’s great for us to be able to do what we love and love what we do.

••• Hillary, who was asked in TV interviews last Wednesday about her national security qualifications, ticked off a series of events in which she played a role, including peace talks in Northern Ireland, the Kosovo refugee crisis and standing up for women’s rights in China. She also cited her work on the Senate Armed Services Committee. It should be noted that nowhere in her memoir does she mention the peace talks in Ireland. Isn’t that interesting? We just can’t believe, in this age of a (Dan) Rather-less journalistic community, she’ll get away with this. Barack Obama had best challenge this one!

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REQUIEM PERFORMANCE: The Music Ministry of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church will present “Requiem,”

by John Rutter at 8 p.m. March 21. The church is at 10655 Haverstick Road.

KIDS BOOK CLUB: The Carmel Clay Public Library will host a book club for second- and third-graders from 6:307:15 p.m. on March 26. Enjoy snacks and have fun with activities and crafts while discussing “Say What?” by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Registration is required, either in person or by calling 844.3363.

This discussion group will meet in the Storytime Room.

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Better yet, do we even want one? The thing I love most about my husband is his passion for life; his ability to say “Screw it, let’s do this!” even if we can’t afford it.

Without his spontaneity, I would never have vacationed in Europe, ridden in a hot air balloon, or spent a memorable Thanksgiving in Vail, Colo. He’s able to bring me out of my controlled, boring, fiscally responsible world so that I can actually enjoy life.

On the other hand, if I wasn’t around balancing checkbooks and keeping a tab on credit cards, he’d be in the poor house and probably have declared Chapter 7 twice by now. Thanks to me, he’s learned how to weigh the pros and cons of a bigticket purchase before he makes it and has discovered the intrinsic joy of having worked hard for something.

As for intimacy, let’s just say I’m not quite the Catholic school girl I once was and he’s figured out that having a “playdate” can be quite entertaining.

We will probably always fight about sex and money, even when we’re old and gray.

But maybe that’s what’s keeping our marriage strong. Peace out.

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

PUT YOUR GENTLY USED COAT TO USE

’m very sorry; we have run out of coats.” Those are the words Nancy Vanderwall of Carmel United Methodist Church is bound and determined never to speak again. She is doing everything in her power to instead say, “Toddlers this way, junior high and high school sizes right over there.” “No need to worry, everyone will get a coat.”

Maybe you will recall in a previous column where I highlighted the heroic efforts of everyone involved in the Hamilton County Kids Coats program to collect enough winter outerwear for the underprivileged of Hamilton County. Hundreds of volunteers from local churches colJeff lected coats, hats, Worrell mittens and boots for a planned two-day give-a-way last November. Unfortunately, two days suddenly turned into about four hours as the group distributed their 2,000 carefully sorted and cleaned coats on Friday to an overwhelming crowd.

Using Friday night’s response as an indicator of what was yet to come on Saturday,

Vanderwall knew there would be many disappointed children whom would leave without their dream for a new coat fulfilled.

This year is going to be different. Starting much earlier than last year, today, collection boxes at Carmel United Methodist and Grace Community Churches are empty and waiting to be filled with the new or gently used warm weather gear you were just getting ready to store away until next season. All sizes, including adult sizes for the larger high school age children will be gratefully accepted first by the volunteers and then more importantly by a child.

Better yet, how about starting your own coat drive in your neighborhood or workplace to supplement what Hamilton County Kids Coats is doing at the church level. I get calls on the CarmelCAN! hot line regularly from parents looking for projects suitable for their children to undertake. This looks like a program just right for the talented and generous under18 crowd of Carmel. For more informa-

tion on how you can get involved, call Vanderwall at 867.2492.

According to Vanderwall, many assume there isn’t a need for a program like this, in one of the most affluent counties of the United States. Vanderwall and members of her organization now realize just how big the problem is, as they saw for themselves the hundreds of families that arrived at their doorstep. According to statistics collected by the Good Samaritan Network, more than 14,000 families are living at or below the poverty level in Hamilton County. Don’t let the coat in your closet go unused next winter. Place it in the collection box and warm two hearts.

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

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EASTER EGG HUNTS: Parks Department: Hop on over to West Park at 10 a.m. Saturday for the Carmel Clay Parks Annual Children’s Egg Hunt. Children ages 6 months to 12 years will be divided into their appropriate age groups.

West Park is at 2700 W. 116th St. There’s also a teen flashlight egg hunt at 8 p.m. Friday and an adult flashlight hunt at 9:30 p.m., both at Inlow Park, 6310 E. 131st St. Carmel United Methodist Church, 126th Street and Range Line Road, will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. on March 22. The event will begin with the telling of the Easter story and conclude with the egg hunt on the church’s front lawn. The Carmel community is invited to attend.

North Park Church is hosting its fifth Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 3 p.m. March 22 at Creekside Middle School, 126th Street and Shelbourne Road.

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y husband and I don’t fight experience buyer’s remorse on a weekly often. We’re pretty good at basis, even over items like underwear for communicating and can the kids and store-bought cookies for me. usually diffuse a situation My husband is the opposite, often making before it develops into an impulse purchases and rarely sacrificing argument. Plus, I hate conhis wants for the greater good frontation and will do almost of our bank account. To his anything to avoid a row. That “credit,” he has improved greatbeing said, we do have our moly since we first got married, ments, and they almost always almost 12 years ago. (I should surround one of two issues have known I was in trouble — either sex or money. I’m when six weeks after our wedguessing this is true for most ding, he showed up at my parmarriages. ents house for dinner with keys Without divulging too much to a brand new car that had personal information, our sex not been discussed with me!) I “talks” generally focus on my complain that his spending is husband’s feeling that he’s not inconsiderate, and he can’t ungetting enough attention and derstand why I want to live so Danielle my feeling that he’s lucky to anal-retentively.

Wilson be getting any considering What’s so interesting to me the fact that my job as stayis that even after being together at-home mom leaves me exhausted and for almost 20 years and acutely aware of overwhelmed 95 percent of the day. I’ve our own shortcomings, we still have the tried to explain how sex to me is usually same fights over and over. They really just another item on my “To Do” list and never change. Sure, the specifics may that “scheduling” actually works better for vary, but essentially the arguments are the me. Sometimes he remembers this helpful exact same. And though we try to commit piece of info, but more often than not he to doing a better job of meeting in the can’t understand why I don’t want sex on a middle after each “discussion,” inevitably moment’s notice. Like him and most men. we end up back in our own corners, dukes Our other standing argument deals up and blinders on. with finances. I am a penny-pincher and Will we ever find a happy medium?

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HE’LL TELL YOU: Kent Burns will discuss his book, “What’s Your Why?” at the next meeting of the Carmel-Clay Kiwanis Club. It will be at 7 a.m. Monday at the Life and Learning Center, 515 E. Main St. For more BURNS information, call Don Moehn 873.1956.

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Barbara E. Cohen Current in Carmel

Many children dropped by the Carmel Clay Public Library in late February to paint flower murals in celebration of this year’s Carmel Clay Reads program, joining Miss Alice Rumphius in making the world more beautiful.

Miss Alice Rumphius is the spunky central character in author and illustrator Barbara Cooney’s “Miss Rumphius,” the book chosen as the children’s literature selection for this year’s community reading program. Miss Rumphius travels the world on great adventures and then settles in a cozy house by the sea. But throughout her life, she wonders how she can beautify the world. She ends up seeding her village with colorful lupines, which brighten everyone’s lives.

“We selected this book for its environmental message and because it has a whole-family appeal,” said Renee Kilpatrick, manager of children’s services at the library. “We especially want to encourage parents to read it aloud to their children.”

Reading books such as “Miss Rumphius” aloud to kids is “the single most important activity” for eventual success in reading, according to the U.S. Department of Education. The exercise helps them develop and improve literacy skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. The library has developed a booklet to help parents make the most of the community reading program, now in its sixth year in Carmel.

The book is perfect for introducing

family discussions about exploring different countries and cultures, about finding beauty in the natural environment and about discovering how you can make a contribution to the world.

In addition, librarians want to encourage reading aloud because it builds children’s vocabulary, encourages them to use new words and teaches a child to associate reading with pleasure.

Participants in the mural-painting project included toddlers as young as Sammy Barbato, just 20 months old, up to fifth-graders. Ellie Ewald, 3, stopped by with her grandmother, who lives in Carmel, to contribute to the rainbow-hued banner.

Alexis Pitchfield, 7, focused on a meticulous row of plants of various colors, while others around her took a more hitor-miss approach to artistic composition.

In addition to the mural painting that now hangs in the children’s area of the library, three more public programs are planned for this month. On Friday afternoon, children in kindergarten through second grade are welcome to the Storytime Room to view “Miss Rumphius” on the big screen and then create a flower craft.

The “Let’s Beautify Carmel Gardening Program” kicks off on March 27, with a seed-planting program for children in kindergarten through third grade. Preschoolaged kids and their caregivers can join in a sing-along and seed-planting session on March 28.

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“It was created by Wall Street. They decided they could make money on bad loans by pooling them with good loans. Since Wall Street effectively funds mortgage loans, they got the regs loosened up�

BROOKS pooling them with good loans. Since Wall Street effectively funds mortgage loans, they got the regs loosened up. Throw in some fraud here and there. Couple that with borrowers who may not have done their due diligence.�

He went on to add, “Adjustable rate and interest only products are great products in the hands of a scrupulous lender and the right borrower.� Sadly, he informed me, the mortgage industry employs 71,000 fewer people today than a year ago. And many of those were “darned good people.�

So what’s the good news? Mickey did

not hesitate: “Rates are still at a 4-5 year low—probably as low as any time the last 50 years — 6 percent or less on a 30-year mortgage. PLUS the underwriting rules have been tightened up so much as a result of all this; thus only quality buyers are able to get loans at good rates.�

And Mickey also reminded me that Central Indiana — and Hamilton County in particular — have been far less affected than many other areas In summary, “The net today is the underwriting rules are back where they should be. There is plenty of money available. The interest rate is great. That’s why I’m optimistic — and glad my wife and I are doing business here in Carmel!�

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ickey Brooks is as close to a “Carmel Original� as they come. A 1971 Carmel High graduate, Mickey was a reserve basketball player when Carmel made it to the state championship game in 1970. His family moved to Carmel in 1957, when Mickey was 5 years old. He puts it this way: “I moved here when there WAS no here.�

Mickey and his wife of 37 years and fellow CHS grad Julia have two children and own JLB Mortgage Group in Carmel.

I do a lot of networking these days and run into Mickey a lot. His optimistic take on today’s “home� market piqued my interest.

Danny So we sat down reO’Malia cently to talk about it.

Mickey thinks there’s great opportunity for the right lender and the right buyer in today’s market and, of course, Carmel itself is a great place to be.

His take on the “sub prime crisis� is: “It was created by Wall Street. They decided they could make money on bad loans by

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HELP GRAD FEST: Grad Fest ’08 seeks support from parents of seniors and members of the community. The event provides a safe, alcoholfree celebration after the Carmel High School commencement ceremony.

Parents and anyone else wishing to support this annual event are asked to send a $25 donation, with a check made payable to Grad Fest ’08, to Patti Duffy, 14158 Warbler Way North, Carmel, IN 46033. Questions? Contact Nanette Barrett at 848.9608 or nanette.barrett@ yahoo.com.

EXCELLENT SERVICE: Carmel High School senior David Joest has been recognized with a certificate of excellence in the 2008 Prudential Spirit of the Community JOEST awards program, according to information forwarded to Carmel High School Principal John Williams. The certificate indicates that Joest, an Eagle Scout, finished in the top 10 percent of all Indiana applicants in this year’s program, which recognizes individuals who volunteer for public service projects in their community.

VIEW REDISTRICTING PLAN: The Carmel Clay School Board approved a redistricting plan at its meeting on Feb. 25. The plan will become effective beginning with the 2008-09 school year. Details and maps are available at www1.ccs.k12.in.us/district/studentservices/redistricting. In the next few weeks, students who will be attending a new school will be contacted. Current fourth-, sixth- and seventh-graders will be offered the opportunity to remain at their current school with transportation.

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reader asks, “What am I to do 4) “We need more time to think this when my child asks for and through for a decision that’s in your wants to do or have things their best interest.” peers have and parents who 5) “We’re not crazy about the choices your provide their children with all friends are making.” their wants?”

6) “What you’re asking for is against our These “keeping up with the whomevers” beliefs.” present one of the greatest chal7) “This is the way our family lenges to most parents. If we does things.” fall into the “comparison” trap Any one of these responses and give way to our children’s tells our children their wellwants based on these comparibeing far outweighs any possons, we’re basically telling our sible comparison of what other children that our standards and families may or may not be values are determined by what doing with their children. After others have rather than what is all, our main responsibility to in our family’s best interest. our children is to keep them If I could paraphrase a healthy – physically, emotionpage out of John Rosemond’s ally and spiritually.

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et’s ask the great theological isn’t “good� hope’s foundation? I rarely question: hope for anything bad to happen, even Are we humans basically good, to people I don’t like. “Bad� and “hope� or basically bad? just don’t go together.

I’m going to go with “basiPlenty of people are convinced that cally good,� because we are created in they themselves are the good and that the image of God (Genesis 1:27, 2:7) God must be the bad because awful who the Bible convinces me is things happen – in the Bible a loving and good God, and and in the present world who – the Bible insists (John around us – and how can a 3:16) – desires a perfect and good God let awful things eternal relationship with each happen? one of us.

That, my friends, is a very There’s just that pesky human – and very flawed “sinful nature� and unavoid– way to see life. able “death� (“the wages of sin Do we carry Adam’s sin is death,� Romans 6:23) that in us? Yes, it certainly seems we can’t seem to shake off. so. And it is a fact beyond So, if we are basically good, discussion that the curse of why do we need Christ?

Adam’s sin is death; not only Because we have free will and of us humans, but for all of Bob Walters we sin and we have doubts and creation (Genesis 3, Romans Spirituality we create all kinds of physi8:22). The phrase isn’t “fallen cal and spiritual mayhem all humans,� it’s “fallen world.� over the world. And because Christ very There is no sin in the first two books simply – whether we prefer to believe we of the Bible (Genesis 1 and 2) nor in are good or bad – is the access path to the last two (Revelation 21 and 22). The God. story starts good, and ends good.

That’s why He was sent here.

As for this time in the middle, it sure It bothers me to think that Christ is a comfort knowing Christ. would go through the ordeal of the cross Bob Walters (rlwcom@aol.com) thinks the if we were basically bad. We must be point of life is to learn to love God, and each worth something to God. other, no matter what happens.

And if we are to hope in anything,

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bel was a shepherd, and Cain your children brings you a gift, the proda farmer. And it came to pass uct of his/her own individual (God-given, after many days that Cain ofif you will) talents or “gifts differing� as fered, of the fruits of the earth, Romans 12:6 calls them. You accept one gifts to the Lord. Abel also gift and reject the other. How is your child offered of the firstlings of his flock, and with the rejected gift to feel and react? In of their fat. And, the Lord had respect to effect, you have rejected him/her. Most Abel and to his offerings. But to likely, the rejected child will Cain and his offerings, he had feel hurt. When people hurt, no respect.� Genesis 4:2-5. they get angry at those who What happened here with hurt them. But a child might regard to the acceptance and not feel he/she could vent rejection of these “gifts differtheir anger upon the rejecting ing?� In sermons, I have heard parent. So, they might strike that it was Cain’s pride that out at the brother/sister whose caused the rejection of his gift. gift won favor with the parent.

One of my Bibles, in footnotes, Psychology would call that dissuspects a lack of devotion on placed anger.

Cain’s part. Another attributes So, back to Cain. He gave the rejection to the storyteller’s a gift of the earth. A gift he siding with nomadic herdsmen, toiled over in partial hopes of like Abel, over the sedentary pleasing the ultimate parent, Bruce Braden farmers, like Cain. Remember God. It is clear to me that this Faith how, in our old Western movies particular Genesis writer liked and television shows, the cattleherdsmen more than farmers, men were always fighting range wars with consequently making a villain of farmer the sod busters? Problem is, the Genesis Cain. And, for centuries, readers of this account does not explain why “the Lord� saga have missed the mark in its meaning. preferred a “blood� gift to plant food. But, then much of the Old and New Testament Bruce Braden is an author and poet. He is the editor of “Ye Will Say I Am No Christian: makes much ado about the value of blood The Thomas Jefferson/John Adams sacrifices to please God. Correspondence on Religion, Morals, and So, imagine this scenario. You are a Values.� parent. You have two children. Each of

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oday’s sermon is about beans.

– have recently been supplanted by heriYes, I said beans. Which are, tage bean varieties that got rave reviews in as we all remember from fourth a recent issue of Saveur magazine. grade, the magical fruit. The more “Oh, come on,” I thought as I read. you eat, the more you ... well, you “They’re beans. How good could they be?” know the rest. And if you don’t, Curious, I ordered some from ask a fourth-grader. Classic the friendly folks at www.ranpoetry never goes out of style. chogordo.com, in Napa, Calif.

And yes, I said sermon.

One pot of Rancho Gordo Lately I have gone from being beans later, I was marveling at someone who simply enjoyed how much Beany Goodness beans now and then to someone I had been missing – depth, who eats them religiously, and texture and complexity of like all religious nuts, I’ve taken flavor that, frankly, are just to proselytizing. not to be found in the old When it’s dinner and the store-shelf standbys. I felt I beans are on the table, I’ll had finally found the beans I’d preach the wonders of the Our been searching for. Can I get Friend The Legume to anyone an Amen? Oh. Well, you have Mike Redmond within earshot. I’ll even call your searches and I have mine, Humor people (well, my brother) on OK? the telephone to rattle on about In the last week alone, I’ve Nature’s High-Fiber, High-Protein, Lowdelighted in the dense, juicy Good Mother Fat Nutritional Powerhouse. Wendell Stallard bean. I’ve flipped over yellow eye Fowler, that chef and columnist who beans, which will replace Great Northerns writes about how cheeseburgers and fried in my soup from now on. And I just about chicken are nothing but slow suicide swooned over Christmas Limas, a mottled (thanks for the buzzkill, Wendell) has bean that tastes something like chestnuts. nothing on me in the Bean Department.

And they’ve all been cooked without the (Logrolling disclosure: Wendell and I hamhock, with just a few sauteed aromatic have been pals for many years. We even vegetables for flavor. I honestly didn’t do cooking demonstrations together in think beans were edible without a piece of which he cooks healthy food while I cook smoked and salted pork in the pot. Boy, what normal people eat. It’s fun. He once was I wrong. And boy, is this a great way told our audience he was preparing “good to learn it. Take that, Wendell. colon food.” I said I had yet to hear Thus endeth the sermon. A fruit they anyone say, “Honey, let’s go out for some are not, but magical they can be. Hear colon food tonight.” He threw a piece me, brothers and sisters. I have tasted the of tofu at me. It was just like cooking at promised bean, and the ancient rhyme is home. true: The more you ... eat, the better you (We return you now to the Bean feel.

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And as for the rest of poem, the part So what brought about this change that puts fourth-graders in hysterics? It’s of heart? I’m not sure. It could be that true, too. But that’s why we have Beano. cheeseburgers and fried chicken were And I know I can get an “Amen” on that. making me ... oh, what’s the word I’m looking for? Ah, yes: Fat. Which, speaking Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ of heart, was doing no good to mine. mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, It could also be that the standard beans Indianapolis, IN 46244. For information on of my life – navys, Great Northerns and speaking fees and availability, visit www.spotpintos, mostly, cooked with a hamhock lightwww.com. and served with a pan of hot cornbread

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y wife is concerned about couple of minutes and Gary Cooper was me. She thinks I don’t trying to convince some guys in town have enough to to become deputies, but they do to keep my weren’t really interested and brain active. neither was I so I flipped over “Instead of those silly TV to a re-run of “Everybody shows you watch all day and Loves Raymond” so I could night, why don’t you try the hear Marie zing Debra just Turner Classic Movie chanonce. nel? Get some culture.”

Then I switched back to “You know how bad I am “High Noon” and these two with movies. I can never women were getting on a follow the plot. And you train to leave town — I had won’t be sitting next to me to no idea why — and then I help.” realized it was 11 p.m. and “Tomorrow night I’ll be out I never miss the first few late, and ‘High Noon’ with minutes of “The Daily Show” Dick Wolfsie Gary Cooper is on at 10. It so I went over to Comedy Humor was an Oscar-winning perforCentral. mance. You’ll enjoy it.”

I kind of got caught up in “I don’t know. I’d be nervous about that show for longer than I meant to, but watching an entire Western without my I didn’t want to miss any more of “High favorite sidekick.”

Noon” so I tuned back and there were “Dick, Westerns are easy to a whole bunch of dead bodies on understand. The plots are very the street, which kind of bothsimple. You have the good guys ered me, so I switched to a “CSI” and the bad guys. I want you to re-run where there was just one watch “High Noon” instead of dead body. I watched that for a those other brainless shows you while, but then it was 11:30 and usually pick.”

I never miss Jay Leno’s monoI turned on ‘High Noon’ at logue so I clicked over to NBC. 10 p.m. The movie opens with a Jay had some great guests, by church wedding. I was starting the way, so about midnight I to get a little bored during the switched back to “High Noon” “I do’s” and then I remembered just in time to see Gary Cooper that TNT was featuring a “Law throw down his badge in disgust and Order” mini-marathon so I and head out of town with his switched over for a few minutes wife. Wow, what brought that just to be sure I had already seen on? the episode they were showing.

When my wife got home, I Then I remembered there was told her the movie was OK, but a political debate on MSNBC and that I thought the plot was hard I wanted to see which Hillary Clinton to follow. That’s pretty much it for me had shown up so I switched stations. and Turner Classic Movies. I wonder if I watched for about five minutes, got there’s something else on. bored and decided to check out the Golf Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and Channel, just to see a little of the replay speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com. from earlier in the day.

I went back to “High Noon” for a

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concerned about their appearance, it’s more about them than the person they meet. Of course we all remember how well someone was put together when we met them, but do you always notice every detail? Probably not. Be more concerned about being yourself and less concerned about impressing people.

3. Do it anyway.

Most people create their own boundaries and put up their own hurdles to what they can achieve. Don’t manufacture 1. Be a great boundaries or hurdles that aren’t there. Take the advice of storyteller. “do it anyway� and set a goal to Make sure any story you tell meet more people. is true. Know that good stories In today’s world of clutter, David Cain are the lifeblood of people conyou have to connect in true Marketing nections. It’s how human beings and authentic ways. It has long build trust and establish relabeen true, but it’s becoming tionships. The alternative is living through even more relevant in today’s muddled common experiences. Stories short-circuit marketplace. common experiences and allow others to get a glimpse of your world by hearing David Cain is President of MediaSauce, a digiyour stories of experiences. With every tal media and online marketing company in story, you open a little window to you.

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS: Members of the Carmel Chamber’s Arrows group will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Hilton Garden Inn Carmel for 101 Series: Graduate Programs. Arrows is a Carmel Chamber specialty group for young professionals (40 and younger).

Anderson University, IU Kelley School of Business, IUPUI, Taylor University, Butler University, Indiana State University and Indiana Wesleyan University will all be on hand with information about the programs they offer. Arrows events are free for Chamber members and their guests.

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NOTIFICATION: (1) MISSED CALLS

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ell phones are essential for running my business. I have one for direct connect and instant e-mail.

The other is devoted to text and voice services.

If you call my office, 24 hours a day you can talk to a human being.

In order to make money in real estate or any other business for that matter, you need to close deals. That involves communication, and for most buyers voice mail doesn’t count.

Nathan I was looking for Thornberry some short-term Real Money warehouse space in the Noblesville/Fishers area last month.

Whether it was Technology Park in Fishers or Herriman Boulevard in Noblesville, there were dozens of signs: “Available,” “For Lease,” “Space for Rent.” Most all of them had the name of a broker and a number to call.

I was looking for space and wanted it right away. Not one broker, hired by the owners and investors who paid good money and took some risk making that space available to me, bothered to answer

my phone call. To be clear, this is the first time this has ever happened to me, and I know several very responsive and professional commercial brokers. For whatever reason, on this day in these locations, business was knocking and nobody was answering.

One person answered — a property owner himself. He now has an executed lease for doing nothing more than making it easy for me, the consumer, to get the deal done.

Why should a potential buyer have to call, leave a voice mail, call again and play phone-tag? Many won’t.

Selling quickly and for the best price means location, quality, value, appearance, marketing properly — none of which will matter if a buyer can’t get in touch with you or your agent. The deal that got away shows up on your cell phone as (1) missed calls.

Nathan Thornberry, a Carmel resident, is owner of Residential Warranty Services. You may e-mail him at pnthornberry@blackberry. nextel.net.

mile. rewarding. Most of the time, the person’s Some time ago, I decided to whole face changes. Their expression softmake a conscious effort to smile ens. Their eyes brighten. They sometimes at people. I was reading somepause. thing, perhaps it was a quote or And they smile back. article and the author made the Sometimes there’s this unpoint that everybody deserves a spoken communication I feel smile. Now, you can debate the that says, “Thanks, I needed a merits of that statement if you smile today.” I especially like like. However, it resonated with smiling at people who look me. I decided to give it a try to particularly mean or menacing. see what would happen.

Some of them are, in a word, I began smiling at everybody. surprised. They probably look The first thing that I noticed too intimidating to garner too was that most people aren’t many gratuitous smiles. A split smiling. Why? My guess is second after they give me a preoccupation. Everyone has “hey this is unusual” look, most things on their mind - work, of time they actually smile kids, school, problems, hunger, back.

Kent Burns fatigue. Those things keep us Give it a try. The great On Success from smiling. But I didn’t let Mary Kay Ash often said that that stop me. I smiled at everyeveryone we meet has a huge, one I encountered. Not some cheesy, ininvisible sign around their neck that says, sincere, fake smile. Just an average, pleas“Make me feel special.” You have the ant, warm smile. power to do that dozens of times every day The coolest thing happened. People — and it will cost you nothing. smiled back. Doesn’t sound like a big deal, Smile. right? But it is. I can’t tell you how many times that I encounter or make eye contact Kent Burns is a Carmel resident, professional with a person who looks like the last thing speaker and author of “What’s Your Why?” His blog is www.kentburnsblog.com and he can they want to do is smile. But I smile at be reached at kent@currentincarmel.com them anyway. The reactions are often so

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in 2001 and has worked at the Indiana Health Center at Kokomo for six years.

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“I’m excited about being near Westfield because the current economic trend is moving toward the airport. The price of gas has hurt weekend fliers.”

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“Our business hasn’t slowed down in a while with developments like Bridgewater. I expect it might drop in March and April.”

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Wendell Fowler is a retired chef, as well as an inspirational speaker, health humorist, storyteller and author. Contact him at fowlerindy@ aol.com or go to www.wendellfowler.com. His blog is chefwendellfowler.blogspot.com.

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STRETCH BEFORE WORK: Almost everyone knows to stretch before exercising, but did you know that stretching before beginning your workday could limber up your muscles and help start each day in a more positive frame of mind? Stretch slowly and carefully to the point of light tension (not to the point of pain), hold the stretch for 30 seconds and avoid bouncing during the stretch. Stretching too quickly or too far can injure ligaments.

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or centuries soy has been safely lating bone formation. Another study eaten and touted as a miracle crop, shows there is little evidence that soy low in fat and cholesterol, and an foods protect against any other form ideal protein for vegetarians or of cancer and that some foods inthose wishing cut back on animal creased the risk of cancer. Don’t be protein. Conservative wisdom confused, just conservaamong many dietary experts tive; check with your is that eating soy is good for physician and be alert you, sort of. Fibrous soy can be for emerging new studies. processed into fake meat, renThe AHA and the dering a versatile, plant-based National Cancer Institute protein. At least once, everyone suggests 25-30 grams of fiber has tried jiggley, white tofu. a day. Researchers recommend It may not cure baldness, but consuming at least one to two soybeans have been used for servings a day. A serving is centuries as food, medicine, equal to 1 ounce of soy nuts; 4 filler, and animal feed. Is there, ounces of tempeh, textured soy however, an evil twin? protein (cooked), or edamame; Soy isoflavones have antioxior 8 ounces of soymilk. dant properties, which protect Beth Israel researchers discovWendell Fowler the cardiovascular system from ered compounds in soybeans Nutrition LDL (the bad) cholesterol. that effectively reduce the freLDL cholesterol accumulates in the arterquency and severity of hot flashes by 52 ies as patches of fatty buildup blocking the percent in menopausal women. The North flow of blood, resulting in atherosclerosis.

American Menopause Society suggests that Yet, some studies report that there is no soy isoflavones can be a natural alternative evidence that lowering one’s cholesterol to estrogen replacement therapy for mild lowers the risk of heart disease. menopausal symptom relief; in moderation.

Genistein and daidzein are isoflavones Opt for fermented soy products such in soy that help reduce breast cancer by as Miso, soy sauce, and tempeh cakes of blocking the cancer-causing effects of compressed, cooked soy beans, a deliciously human estrogen. They may also prevent nutty tasting source of fiber and protein. prostate cancer by hindering cell growth.

To your health advantage, purchase organic Isoflavones combat osteoporosis by stimubeans since 99 percent of the soy beans in

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ince 2000, Tom Pappas, 31, has won the U.S. decathlon championship five times, including 2007. Now he has gold at Beijing in his sights. Here’s a snapshot of his world-class workout regimen. Warning: Do not try this at home — or in the gym!

a wooden rack fixed to the gym wall, I grasp a rung with both hands and do a handstand with my legs extended straight up. Maintaining a very slight bend in the knees, I bend at the waist to lower my legs until they’re parallel to the floor, forming a right angle with my torso. Then I raise my legs back to the starting position.

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I stand holding a bowling pin by the neck with my left hand, at arm’s length in front of my body. I rotate my torso slightly to the right and then rotate it as far as I can in the other direction. Then I uncoil back to the right, heaving the pin as far as I can.

Shot Put-Throwing Drill I do this move using a 16pound shot. I begin with my knees bent and the shot held at my chest with both hands. I jump forward, and as I’m landing, I lower the shot between my legs. Then I heave the shot back over my head.

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I start by hanging upside down from a chinning bar with an alternating grip (one palm up, the other down).

My arms are extended and my legs point straight up so my body forms a straight, vertical line. I lower my legs while drawing my torso forward until my waist is bent nearly 90 degrees. I push my legs up to return to the starting position.

Oliver Drill

I stand with my legs positioned like opened scissors so that my front foot is flat and the heel of my rear foot is off the ground. The arm opposite my lead leg is raised in front of my chest, and my other arm is at my side. I stride forward with my rear leg, plant, and then explode upward, raising the original lead foot as high as possible.

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es, it does happen. On occasion, to intentionally break something on your a customer may bring a car back car so you can come right back? I stress the in to a shop that just performed word “reputable” here. How exactly would some other service or repair. that reflect on the shop? In an extremely Perhaps you’ve been there. incriminating way, correct? (The aforeConsider: You just had your mentioned customer previously car serviced and now your car had gone to a “fast-food” brake seems to have a different probshop for pads – as suggested by lem, a symptom that was not that shop’s counter man. The there before, a problem you vehicle was left for the day. The might believe to be something customer got a call two hours the shop created. You might later, informing him that the even feel compelled to tell the “entire brake hydraulics” were shop, “I never had that prob“shot.” He knew no better, lem before you worked on it.” so the customer said, “Fix it.”

It’s important here to keep Reputable shops DO know in mind that coincidences do better, though. occur when cars are serviced, Obviously, mechanics are regardless of whether we want human, and we will make misJoe Peil them. takes as humans do. Cars are Automotive Case in point: One of my imperfect machines, and this customers brought his veadds to the cause. Consumers hicle in for an oil change, and he talked put years of wear and tear on a car, and to my counter man about declining fuel not all car issues will show up at the same economy. We discovered on inspection time. that the vehicle’s fuel injectors never had The reality is that at some stages, it will been cleaned – and this vehicle has more take more than one visit to restore things than 115,000 miles on it. We finished the to normal, because it has been disguised in service, and layers. I highly off he went. recommend Less than two you work only weeks later, we with shops get a call from that guarantee the customer their work. wondering Remember, why the “check reputable engine” light repair shops is on and why – and there are acceleration plenty of them seems to be in town – are more difficult. on your side.

He brought the We all need vehicle back to us and we discovered, in a you in order to remain viable. We have no thorough diagnostic test, that the vehicle’s vested interest in destroying our reputacatalytic converter was thisclose to failing. tions. We stay in business because we have We replaced it, and he is happily driving earned the trust of the community to prohis dependable used vehicle again. vide good service and ensure safety.

We weren’t accused of causing the conPlease remember to exercise reason verter failure, but the customer wondered – “Innocent until proven guilty” – and if the first visit was related to the second. drive safely.

The answer was no, and we explained in detail – which we always do – exactly why. Joe Peil owns Joe’s Auto Service in Carmel.

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50TH FLOWER & PATIO SHOW HAS A RED-CARPET THEME

By Donell Heberer Walton For Current in Carmel

My passion in life, other than my children, is the shows we produce. My favorite, of course, is the Indiana Flower & Patio Show. For 50 years, the Indiana Flower & Patio Show has been one of the nation’s most renowned outdoor living shows, with more than 100,000 guests each year.

In celebration of 50 years, step out of winter and into spring with us at A Red Carpet Affair - The 50th anniversary Indiana Flower & Patio Show, now through Sunday at the Indiana State Fairgrounds West Pavilion and Toyota Expo Hall.

Visitors from all over the Midwest are channeling their inner Judy Garland, Humphrey Bogart and Rick Moranis as they walk the “red carpet” through 28 Showcase Gardens inspired by movie classics.

Show attendees are not only able to gain ideas for their own lawn and gardens, but also have their questions on finer outdoor living spaces answered by

over 450 eager exhibitors.

Here are my top three “must sees”: • The “Treasures of King Tut” Exhibit.

This exclusive exhibition on display March 14-16 will feature more than 250 museum-quality replicas of the magnificent treasures entombed with the infamous boy-king … giving guests a glimpse into the Golden Age of the Pharaohs.

• The “Red Carpet Affair” after-parties! Tuesday-Thursday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Each evening, enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, wine sampling, a cash bar, and live music.

• 3rd annual American Institute of Floral Designers Floral Design Competition. Seven AIFD-certified designers will showcase their most elaborate and creative designs to famous movie themes.

Donell Heberer Walton is executive director of HSI Show Productions Inc., producer of the Indiana Flower & Patio Show and the Christmas Gift & Hobby Show. 2008 marks the 50th year of the Indiana Flower & Patio Show, which is at the Indiana State

SPRING LAWN TIPS Want to make sure your garden is “red-carpet” ready for spring? These useful tips will help your lawn and garden step out of winter and into spring with style!

• Rake as soon as your lawn begins to wake up for the spring. By giving your lawn a good once over, you are not only able to remove any leaves, sticks, papers and other debris that have built up over the winter, but you also can evaluate any winter damage to your lawn and garden.

• Don’t forget to aerate. Heavy use in summer can cause soil to become compacted. Aerating your lawn loosens soil – letting water, air and fertilizer get into the grass roots.

• It’s prime time for pruning. It can be tricky. Eliminate the confusion by researching methods on the Internet, or ask a pro for help. But always remember this rule of thumb: never remove more than one-third of the branches.

• Keep critters out. Be sure to check for and deter animals from nesting in your lawn or garden. Bunnies and other small critters love the taste of perennials and will destroy them in a matter of minutes. Moles are active now and begin breeding soon. Look for their trails and mark them. My advice: always call a professional.

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Feb. 25 boy - Reynolds, Mathew and Kristen Feb. 26 boys - Kattmann, Theodore and Danielle; Soukup, Todd and Sarah Feb. 27 boy - Lube, Michael and Carey Feb. 28 boys - Bronson, James Jr. and Victoria; Sondergroth, Shane and Elizabeth Clarian North Medical Center Feb. 25 girl – Wingenroth, Mark and Heather Feb. 27 boy – Berglund, Michael J. and Kate B.

Obituaries Donald W. O’Brien, 72, Carmel, passed away Feb. 28, 2008.

He was born April 17, 1935, in Middletown, Ohio, to the late Donald C. and Mary K. McClure

Royce Turner and Melissa (Ron) Ryker; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Friends and family gathered March 4 in Leppert Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel, where the funeral service was held March 5. Burial was in Carmel Cemetery. Go to www. leppertmortuary.com to share a memory, sign the guest book or make a memorial contribution to the Arthritis Foundation or

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The following is a list compiled by the Carmel City Court showing defendants who have failed to appear in court on their scheduled date to appear or pay. Defendants who failed to appear for a traffic-related non-criminal offense could have their driving privileges suspended until the case is resolved. Defendants who failed to appear for a criminal offense could have a warrant issued for their arrest. To resolve a case or receive another date to appear, you should contact the Carmel City Court at 571.2440.

Feb. 27, 2008 Harvey, Rodney D., Indianapolis - Driving While Suspended,

Feb. 28, 2008 Jennifer Aldag , Greenwood - Speeding Rebecca Browning, Carmel - Seatbelt Violation Deron Butler, Chicago, IL Seatbelt Violation Krista Drake, Bozeman, MT Seatbelt Violation Erika Elpers, Logansport - Speeding Ernest Fenderson, Fishers Seatbelt Violation David Harville , Noblesville - Hunting w/o License Christopher Hickey, Indianapolis - Seatbelt Violation Jonette Irion, Cicero - Speeding Keyara James, Indianapolis, Speeding Micaela Jeffries, Indianapolis - Seatbelt Violation Edward Klasky, Carmel Disregarding Stop Sign

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O’Brien. Mr. O’Brien was a graduate of Shortridge High School where he became first chair with the Shortridge Orchestra. He attended Purdue, Butler and Indiana universities.

Mr. O’Brien served in the Army from 1955-1957 while stationed at Fort Carson, Colo. During that time, Mr. O’Brien performed with the 5th Army Band playing the cymbals and tympani. Mr. O’Brien opened his own music studio, the Music Man Studio, in Lawrence in 1964. He taught organ, piano, drums, accordion and guitar. In 1977, he opened a branch studio in Carmel. Mr. O’Brien then joined the Carmel Symphony Orchestra as a tympanist. Mr. O’Brien taught private lessons, as well as tuned pianos for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Athenaeum Pops Orchestra and past president of the American Guild of Music. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed by all. Survivors include children Norman C. O’Brien,

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Answers to INDIANA WORDSMITH CHALLENGE: Among the common words in “SKILLMAN” are: KILNS, LIMAS, LINKS, MAILS, MAINS, MALLS, MILKS, MILLS, MINKS, NAILS, NILLS, SKILL, SLAIN, SLINK, SMALL, SNAIL Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Parts: Arm, Ear, Eye, Hand, Leg, Nose; Stores: Chico’s, Orvis, PacSun, Pier One, Wild Oats; Rivers: Arno, Rhine, Rhone, Seine; Sports: Bobsled, Hockey, Skiing; Cafeterias: MCL, Shapiro’s; Slogan: Crossroads of America

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CARMEL DAD’S CLUB FIFTH GRADE TITLE

Louisville won the Carmel Dads Club fifth grade basketball title by beating Marquette 19-13 in the tournament final at the Carmel High School freshman gym on Saturday (March 1). Louisville finished with a 12-1 record. Bottom row, Matt Del Busto, Kevin Meyer, Sam Ralston, Josh Nickless, Sebastien Torres; Top row, Coach Gary Nickless, Zach Duncan, Dan Ambrogi, Willie Ozier, Dan Dicks, Assistant coach Scott Ralston. (photo provided by George Sinnis)

SHARE YOUR ARTS NEWS

Starting in April, Current in Carmel will publish a monthly Arts calendar, in conjunction with the Carmel Arts Council.

Galleries, theater groups and other artsrelated groups based in Carmel are asked to share their information with Doreen

Squire Ficara, executive director of the Carmel Arts Council for inclusion in the calendar.

Send your information about arts-related events to dsfcarmelarts@att.net.

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DISPATCHES THE CHEAP SEATS: Looking to escape the wintry weather with a last-minute getaway? Most airlines offer great sales on weekend trips; unfortunately, only a handful of these deals are available each week and they sell out quickly. So how to score ’em? Simple. “Be the first to browse for flights, and if you find one you like, buy immediately,” says Keith Meinick with travel search engine kayak.com. His advice: Start looking when the deals are releases – typically Wednesday night at midnight. “If you can stay up, book then.

Otherwise, try first thing in the morning on Thursday, before others have had the chance.” During this brief window, you should have your pick of the bunch, he says. But wait until midday, and those fares will have, well, flown!

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THINK PINK: What’s the problem, fellas?

An aggressive shade of pink, one that borders on light red, looks sharp (and masculine) against light or dark blue.

Double-breasted silk blazer ($3,740), cotton shirt ($500), and silk pocket square ($105) by Tom Ford; cotton trousers ($395) by Calvin Klein Collection; alligator belt ($995) by Ralph Lauren.

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— Quick and Simple POWER WALLET: If power players carried a wallet, it’d likely be this discreetly luxurious leather number from Valextra. The interior has plenty of slots for credit cards, cash and receipts, but it’s the exterior we really love.

The vivid shade of violet is a perfect match for the dusty purples we saw on our favorite spring runways. Valextra lavender leather zip wallet, $940, available at Barneys New York.

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he chilly season has its charms, but there’s nothing as lovely as that first warm breeze and the joy you feel just to be squinting again. MSN Style Editor Shannon McCarthy picks her premier fashion blooms.

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Designers are leaving no doubt that spring has sprung. Check out the vast new array of oversized, colorful, eye-popping designs and just try staying gloomy.

Fall’s sophisticated palette and understated elegance give way to some much needed season-defining extroversion. Audacious patterns abound — from blocky optic abstracts to tribal-inspired designs to classic vintage textiles — all punched up this season with boisterously saturated shades.

My favorites are the floral prints. They’re the most blatantly

beautiful of the bunch and I think the easiest to wear. Choose “blurred” or “watercolor” effects for a subtle yet still perfectly on-trend look. Some fearless fashionistas are combining these strong patterns by layering floral over abstract, stripe over polkadot, large-scale prints over small. My advice is to sport one busy piece at a time and keep the rest of your outfit neutral.

A loud blouse over quiet khakis, or a vibrant print wrap dress set off by subdued accessories, will score style points without blinding your audience.

Bold Colors

Bright, sun-saturated colors are a spring staple, but this year’s shades look to be

some of the liveliest I’ve seen since the ’80s. Don’t let that scare you. Rather than the gaudy neon-brights of that fashionchallenged era, this current color crop is more sophisticated and wearable. Citrus yellow, mint green, ocean blue, lilac and crimson — these are undeniably dazzling hues but they’re also surprisingly flattering.

As with this season’s big prints, it’s best not to drape yourself in blazing color from head to toe. A sweet cropped jacket or cardigan in yellow or green over a demurely printed black & white dress is fashion-forward fresh. If you like your tints just a tad more subdued, look for pastel shades like blush pink or dusty coral .

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GET YOUR JAZZ TIX: Tickets are on sale now for Carmel High School’s annual “Jazz a la Mode,” three evenings of cool jazz and dessert in the decorated band room, which becomes a nightclub for each of the three shows. Four high school jazz bands will perform March 18, March 19 and March 20, with dessert served from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by 90 minutes of music. Tickets ($10/adults and $7/students and seniors) are available at the bookstore.

COLEMAN APPEARANCE: The Mystery Company, 233 Second Ave. SW in Carmel, welcomes Reed Farrel Coleman at 7 p.m. Wednesday. He is the author of 10 novels in three series published under his name and his pen name, Tony Spinosa. He will be discussing his books, particularly “Empty After Ever,” the latest in his series featuring private eye Moe Prager. For more information, go to www.themysterycompany.com.

ST. PATTY’S DAY FEAST: Come in to Kiss Z Cook at 6:30 p.m. Monday for a demonstration class of classic Irish cuisine. The chef will prepare delicious Irish food as you relax. Cost is $40 per person. BYOB. Register online at www. kisszcook.com or call 815.0681. Kiss Z Cook is at 890 E. 116th St., Suite 125.

the kiln or was “cooked” with a small blowtorch, which burns away the binder and fuses the silver particles into a solid Crafting jewelry with Precious Metal silver mass that looks just like cut or hamClay, or PMC, is an easy way to explore mered silver. your creativity in metallurgy without comFor Kelley Messmore, Westfield, a stuplicated equipment or classes. A workshop dent at IUPUI and first-time PMC modusing PMC provides “instant” gratification eler, the results were satisfying. She was — in the form of a wearable surrounded by more expepiece of silver jewelry — in rienced artisans, but still as little as three hours. achieved pleasing results on “The beauty of working her very first effort, a texturwith PMC is that you can ized pendant. take pride in your very first The others were tackling piece,” said Katherine Kemp, slightly to vastly more difowner of Gallery One36 in ficult projects all afternoon, Westfield and the only certiwhile keeping up a steady fied PMC master craftsman hum of convivial chatter. in central Indiana. “It’s not Natalie Rex, who teaches like some other crafts classes, ceramics at Westfield High where you invest a lot of School, and Leslie Nichol, a KEMP time to get proficient before stay-at-home mother from enjoying the fruits of your Carmel, were trying out labors.” techniques they’d learned in a workshop On a recent February afternoon, four with Kemp. Karen Ruggles, a graphic PMC hobbyists sat around a workbench at designer and fine artist from Westfield, Gallery One36 pummeling and prodding was rolling and cutting three-dimensional PMC, a pliable material that consists of beads she would later fill with polymer microscopic silver particles suspended in a resin to simulate inlaid stones. clay-like binder. They were rolling, stamp“I took my first class in PMC several ing, cutting, texturing and crimping the years ago and got hooked,” said Kemp, clay, much as a child might handle Playwho attended Kendal Design School in Doh, but on a smaller scale.

Grand Rapids, Mich. “This product is so Once a piece was formed, it went into versatile that you can always expand your

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techniques.”

The next beginner’s PMC workshop is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 22. The cost is $65, which includes everything you need to make one small piece of jewelry. Several all-day workshops in April will explore more complex forms and modeling techniques, such as PMC cane and link bracelets. Five-week classes exploring other techniques are also available. Contact Katherine Kemp at Gallery One36 (136 E. Main St., Westfield; phone 867.4139) to reserve your place at a workshop, or visit www.galleryone36.com for further information.

Barbara E. Cohen is a freelance writer who covers the arts for Current in Carmel and teaches art history at Ivy Tech Community College. Please send comments or story ideas at barbara@i-writersstudio.com.

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‘FIDDLER’ AT MIDDLE SCHOOL: Clay Middle School will present “Fiddler on the Roof,” at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are priced at $8 and $10 for the evening performances and the Saturday matinee and $5 for the Friday matinee. Tickets may be purchased in the main office before and after school and during lunch hours.

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ONCOLOGY ART: “Lilly Oncology on Canvas,” an art exhibition honoring the journeys traveled by millions of people affected by cancer worldwide, will be on display at Clarian North Medical Center, 11700 N. Meridian St., from March 30 to April 5. The exhibit will showcase 25 selected pieces of art from the 2006 Oncology on Canvas competition. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, go to visit www.LillyOncologyOnCanvas. com.

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Quick Poached Salmon with Dill Mustard Sauce Sean Bartosiak Executive Chef at Kiss Z Cook

Where he likes to eat: Oakley’s Bistro What he likes to eat there: Anything dealing with seafood, but only because that’s my personal preference.

Chef Steven Oakley does amazing things with any kind of protein.

What he likes about Oakley’s Bistro.

The creativity of the dishes and the atmosphere. It is very innovative, and Oakley has a fantastic concept of what to do with food.

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Oakley’s Bistro 1464 W. 86th St., Indianapolis Phone: 824.1231 Hours: Lunch: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday – Saturday Dinner: 5 - 9:30 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday; 5 - 10 p.m. Friday – Saturday

Ingredients 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 pound salmon 1 cup white wine 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup chopped shallots

Directions In a small bowl, blend the plain yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice and dill. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, place the salmon in the white wine and water.

Adjust the amount of water as necessary to just cover the fish. Sprinkle with shallots. Cover the saucepan, and cook 10 to 12 minutes, until salmon is easily flaked with a fork. Drain and serve with the yogurt sauce.

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Mai Tai

Ingredients 1 oz. light rum 1/2 oz. orgeat syrup 1/2 oz. triple sec 1 1/2 oz. sweet and sour 1 cherry

Mixing instructions Shake all ingredients (except cherry) with ice and strain into a collins glass over several ice cubes. Top with the cherry and serve.

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Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli 1400 S. Guilford Road, Suite 100 116th Street Centre, Carmel Phone: (317) 569-9231 Hours: Monday – Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. & Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli may be a chain restaurant, but it doesn’t act like one. Its wide variety of sandwiches – the most popular of which include the Awesome Cheesesteak and the Coney Island Reuben – feature breads made from scratch each day. Furthering distancing itself from its corporate competitors, Heidi’s menu is fully adaptable to the customer’s needs. Personalized sandwiches are encouraged. “We ask customers a lot of questions to make sure each sandwich is done right,” part-owner Jeff Kleindorfer said. “We want it to feel like a real deli.” Kleindorfer and his business partner, Shawn Sublette, opened two weeks ago and have experienced a gradual increase in business since.

Customers seem to enjoy the restaurant, Kleindorfer said. An average meal at Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli costs between $8 and $9. It also offers a catering menu to local businesses.

Theater

Old Town Tavern Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with green beer and authentic bagpipers. Location: 29 W. Main St., Carmel. Phone: 846.5545

Art Dates: Friday-Sunday. Location: Carmel Community Players, 15 First Ave. NE, Carmel. Tickets: $12 to $15. Phone: 815.9387. Web: carmelplayers.org.

Music

West Side Story Dates: Through March 22. Location: Beef & Boards Dinner Theater, 9601 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Tickets: $33 to $55; includes buffet. Phone: 872.9664. Web: beefandboards.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Bobby Brennan’s Family Pub Date: 5 p.m. Saturday. Pool Boy and The Aberdeen Project play at a St. Patrick’s Day tent party benefiting the Firefighter’s Local 4416 Bereavement Fund. Location: 81 E. Main St., Westfield.

Cost: $5 donation. Phone: 867.5404.

Web: bobbybrennans.com.

Mickey’s Irish Pub Friday: Endless Summer Band: Saturday: The Fabulous Imports.

Location: 13644 N. Meridian St., Carmel.

Phone: 573.9746.

Web: mickeysirishpub.com.

Muldoon’s Date: 8:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Island Breeze (formerly Dog Talk). Location: 111 W. Main St., Carmel. Cost: No cover.

Date: Monday: Tons of Irish specials, a sexiest Irish Kilt contest, bagpiper and Karaoke all night. Phone: 571.1116. Web:

Antigone Rising Date: 8:30 p.m. Sunday (doors open at 7:30). Location: The Music Mill, 3720 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis. Tickets: $13, $15 day of show. Web: themusicmillvenue. com.

Jennifer Kirk and Friends Date: Thursday and Friday. Location: Kincaid’s at Clay Terrace, 14159 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel. Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Featuring half-priced appetizers and drink specials for beer wine and cocktails, everyday from 3 to 7 p.m. and from 9 p.m. until closing. Phone: 575.9005 Web: kincaids.com.

Thoroughly Modern Millie Dates: Through March 22. Location: Indianapolis Civic Theatre at Marian College, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Tickets: $25 to $32. Phone: 923.4597. Web: civictheatre.org.

Karaoke Karaoke with Mark When: 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Location: Nippers II, 1772 E. 116th St., Carmel Phone: 818.9980.

Dancing Latin Dance Party Date: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday. Location: The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. Price: $7. Phone: 253.4900.

Web: jazzkitchen.com.

25 What: Breaking the Mode: Contemporary Fashion from the Permanent Collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art When: Opens Sunday Where: Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis Cost: $12 adults, $10 seniors, $6 students, free for children 6 and younger Details: This exhibition of contemporary fashion examines designers who challenged the canons of the body’s fashionable silhouette, revolutionized methods of garment construction, rejected the formulaic use of materials and techniques, and exploited new technology in textile production.

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‘Just One More’ proves achievable

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THE TITLE GAME

100 – State championships for Carmel High School in all sports.

31 – Points in title game by Chrissy Steffen, tying the state finals record.

23 – National ranking in ESPN High Top 25.

22 – National ranking in USA Today’s Girls Super 25.

1 – Girls basketball state title.

Carmel High School’s girls’ basketball team achieved what many outsiders believed to be unthinkable, the first state championship for the program on March 1 at Conseco Fieldhouse. The Lady Greyhounds, 17-point underdogs in some corners, defeated defending state champion South Bend Washington, 84-72, with a total team effort. The girls’ basketball program, whose season was fueled by the motto “Just One More,” became the 17th team to win an IHSAA state championship out of 20 currently offered by the school.

MEET THE CHAMPS Head coach Scott Bowen, assistant coach Joe Stuelpe, Maggie Byrne, Paige Coapstick, Brooke Foyer, Danielle Havel, Alexx Marty, Lauren McRoberts, Annie Rubendunst, Jordan Rolsky, Ashlee Spearman, Chrissy Steffen, Becca Street, Torrie Thornton and Shelby Zeller.

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Opponent

H/A W/L Score/Time

Anderson Highland

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W

75-59

Valparaiso (Tip-Off Classic)

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W

59-42

Lake Central (Tip-Off Classic)

A

W

77-52

Noblesville

A

W

60-43

Hamilton SE

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L

50-54

Warren Central

H

W

62-50

Fishers

A

W

55-42

Cathedral

H

W

79-74

Kokomo

A

W

44-38 OT

North Central

A

L

30-56

Southwestern (Hanover)

A

W

65-60

Lawrence North

A

W

50-49

Fort Wayne Canterbury

H

W

65-48

Chatard

H

W

56-54

Brebeuf Jesuit

H

W

60-48

Terre Haute North

A

W

51-38

Terre Haute South

H

W

69-59

Heritage Christian

H

L

50-57

Ben Davis

A

L

43-57

Center Grove

H

W

54-51 OT

Hamilton SE (Sectional)

H

W

56-51

Fishers (Sectional)

H

W

43-29

Noblesville (Sectional)

H

W

49-28

Franklin (Regional)

A

W

59-44

Ben Davis (Regional)

A

W

56-45

Columbus East (Semi-State)

A

W

66-44

South Bend Washington (State)

A

W

84-72

Photos courtesy of Tom Rubendunst

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Freshman Torrie Thornton goes in for two of her nine points.

Head coach Scott Bowen urges tighter defense in the fourth quarter.

Junior Chrissy Steffen lets fly another three-pointer.

Senior Danielle Havel, the Patricia L. Roy Mental Attitude Award, nets the ultimate prize.

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