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By Tia Nielsen Current in Carmel Want to know the latest budding filmmaker in Central Indiana? Meet Luke Broyles, a fourth-grade student at West Clay Elementary in Carmel with surprising credentials and high aspirations. “I want to become a director,” he said. Luke’s third film, “Swords & Shield’s 3: The Final Chapter,” premiered Feb. 20 to a packed auditorium at Orchard School in Indianapolis after the first two films in the trilogy premiered to around 200 viewers. Nine area businesses have served as production sponsors after Broyles created clever, often humorous, 30-second commercials for them pitching his films and need for sponsorship. His recent production costs were underwritten by Bob Moore and his luxury exhibit location, Chateau Design Centre in Carmel. “Luke called and scheduled an appointment,” said Moore. “He was all dressed up in a nice suit. He told me about the film he’d made and what he had planned for this one. We shook hands and cut the deal.” Moore was rewarded with a five-minute commercial. “You don’t see this much – the creativity, the hard work he does,” Moore said of young Broyles. Gifted in recruiting people to join in his film endeavors, Broyles gathered 34 friends from school and church to be in the third of his medieval romps. The filmmaker also authored the script, edited his film on his computer and portrayed the warrior. His best friend since first grade, Anthony Prostyakov, shared the other recurring lead, a boy who travels back in time. Broyles’ parents, Tim and Donna Broyles, began watching behind-the-scenes portions of DVDs when Luke was three. They started with “Jurassic Park,” hoping to allay fear by showing the story was made up and how the dinosaurs were built. But Broyles had other ideas: “I can do this!” Three years later, Donna bought her son a plastic sword and shield set on a whim. Excited, the 6-year-old declared it was time to make a movie. Thinking that was unrealistic, his parents stalled, making him first complete the storyboards. However, that concept of drawing out the sequence of storyline scenes was what Broyles was already doing for his illustrated books. Tim said his son finished the new assignment in no time, and they knew he was serious. “He’s a gifted kid, no doubt about it,” said Kathy Bruner, assistant professor at Taylor University in Upland, Ind., having met Broyles at an October Heartland Film Institute in Indianapolis.

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Luke Broyles recently received a Silver Star award for his directing efforts. The award was presented to him by Bob Moore of Chateau Design Centre, a sponsor of Broyles’ latest film.

From that encounter, Broyles was invited to show his recently premiered film trailer at Taylor’s Envision Film Festival in February to a select audience at the president’s home. The breath-taking promotional short Broyles created for his favorite nonprofit, Play Pumps, was also shown. With three films, close to a dozen commercials, and a basketful of illustrated books under his belt, Broyles is quickly striding ahead. Well into a nature documentary, Broyles was challenged by Heartland Truly Moving Pictures founder Jeffery Sparks to make a documentary about “someone you care about.” Broyles chose school chum, Michael McCarley. The upbeat journey follows him through surgeries to strengthen his legs as a result of cerebral palsy. He hopes to premiere the documentary in May. Then he’ll be on to the next film.

“When you get to the Oscars ...” Luke Broyles marched into Chateau Design Centre in Carmel to meet with owner Bob Moore. He had never asked one company to be a sole sponsor before. Dad Tim came along but let Luke do all the negotiating. Moore invited Luke to sit up at the massive carved wooden bar in the wine cellar. It’s quite a lavish setting for chocolate milk served in a wine glass. After laying out the costs, Moore agreed to sponsor Luke. “We shook hands on it and cut the deal,” he said. Moore asked if Luke would save him special seats at Luke’s first Oscars. Luke grinned. “For sure!”

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It is our position that our schools are to be lauded concerning both aptitude and desire in preparing students for life after graduation. Too often we expect our youth to master calculus, music, art and geopolitics to satisfy our concept of “excellent education.” Dismal statistics on employment rates following direct entry into the workforce after high school and even four-year college, coupled with the continual demand for more money from tax and tuition payers, creates a demand for alternatives. Schools must consider employer expectations for workers. Isn’t it more important for those who may not excel at academics to understand the basics of balancing a checkbook and budgeting? Is a lesson in avoiding the accumulation of an unsustainable debt better than an ISTEP-required regimen? Is the pursuit of a high college entrance percentage distracting us from teaching basics to those unlikely to benefit from the time and money spent on the paper chase? Schools must offer students an opportunity to redirect their learning path at an early enough age to increase the graduation of employer-ready graduates. Are current results so good that we should not consider alternatives? We think not!

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It is our position that our community provides us with an abundance of opportunities to get outside and be active. Whether it’s walking, running, hiking, biking, rollerblading, canoeing, fishing or going to Cool Creek Park to fly a kite with your kids, take advantage of the plethora of amenities we have available right in our back yard. Start with a stroll along the Monon Greenway, one of the Midwest’s most highly acclaimed rail-trails. If you missed the Mini Marathon deadline in Indy, visit the Zionsville-based Tuxedo Brothers Event Management Web site (at www.tuxbros.com) to check out what other running events are going on throughout the year. Visit our great local running/fitness shops – Athletic Annex, Runner’s Forum, the Running Company – to get fitted for the latest in technical apparel and shoes that will get you motivated to get out and take that next step in your active lifestyle. Hamilton County was recently rated the healthiest county in the state by the County Health Rankings and was in the 90th percentile for the nation. With more than 59 miles of trails in our Indy Parks Greenways System, there is always an afternoon of fresh air and exercise just a short drive away.

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Connecticut, in order for a pickle to be considered a pickle, it must bounce. Source: Weird Laws (iPhone application)

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the U.S. Constitution.. Article. V. continued …which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress; Provided that no Amendment which may be made prior to the Year One thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any Manner affect the first and

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fourth Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Article; and that no State, without its Consent, shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the Senate [Possibly abrogated by Amendment XVII]. Article. VI. All Debts contracted and Engagements entered into, before the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation. This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing

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From the backshop It's time to make your mom a winner Mother’s Day rapidly is approaching. In celebration of all moms in our area, we’re teaming with Ology Spa at Clarian North Medical Center to reward a special woman with a wonderful prize package – just for her. It’s the first Rejuvenate Your Mom Contest, and nominations may be made online at www.currentincarmel.com or www.ologyspa. com through April 27. As important as the haul our winner will receive is the fact that someone cared enough to nominate her and the reasons why. So, think hard about the No. 1 woman in your life that might be “world class” but possibly “taken for granted.” (See the advertisement on page 25.) ••• Let’s give credit where it’s due. There’s been a great deal of criticism over President Barack Obama and his pay czar cutting compensation an average of 15 percent for top executives at companies that received federal bailout dollars, but have yet to repay the money. It’s the right thing to do. These companies took taxpayer money, so they have to play by the established rules. ••• We find it troubling that the new heath-

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg care bill, touted by supporters as the greatest thing since the remote control, may require up to 16,500 new IRS agents to enforce. So, Obama is saying, in effect, “This bill is so great that I’m going to sic the IRS on you to make sure you’re in compliance, and if not, you’ll be fined.” And let’s be honest, do you really think the IRS will only be looking for health care compliance? It’s all about control, of us, and making sure our government knows everything about us. Really scary stuff. ••• We wish Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear the speediest of recoveries in the wake of his heart-stent surgery last week. He was planning to be back in the office this week.

Use your words

COMMENTARY By Terry Anker It never fails to sadden me when I witness a youngster “lose” his words and strike another child rather than finding some higher form of communication to get a point across. At a routine check-up many years ago for our youngest son, his pediatrician took great alarm in the fact that the tike didn’t speak – not a word – even though he’d already reached his third birthday. We had long imagined that his older brother, then eight years old, was simply speaking for the younger, thereby eliminating the need. But we had noted significant behavior difficulties. When irritated or unable to express his desires, he would become angry and scream (or hit). The doctor urged speech therapy, and we obliged. Months later, little progress was showing. In fact, the kid seemed to hate everything about the process of learning to speak. The therapist suggested that it might be time to consider autism or tumor as a genesis. We moved to redouble our efforts. More therapy and more

practice – eventually a breakthrough! The older one had begun to teach the younger to use basic sign language. And, as if a dam had breached, one word led to another and then to a phrase. While we felt joy that the concept of symbolic communication had been attained, our young son acted as if a veil were lifted. He took joy in the exchange and the anger of isolation faded away. It took years more to find proficiency, but the frustration was gone. This week in Washington, D.C., as the health care debate raged, participants relied on namecalling and procedural lockouts on both sides of the issue. A 3-year-old could remind them that isolation leads to anger. And anger leads to aggression. But it feels a lot better if we just use our words. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

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readers’ views Brainard just looking for more money Editor: After reading the article regarding the proposed ZIP code changes in Carmel and Westfield (“ZIPped together,” March 23), these two mayors are like two kids picking their territory. They can rationalize all they want to, but we, as homeowners will feel some negative impact through our insurances, services and housing prices. It appears to me both of these gentlemen have more pressing issues on their plates. Because Mayor Jim Brainard could not get those of us north of 146th Street in his tax base, now he wants us out of his beloved Carmel. And Mayor Brainard is trying to make the United States Postal Service the bad guy? Just because Brainard wants something doesn’t mean he should get it at the expense of Westfield homeowners. The survey will get a big “no” from me when it comes in my Carmel mailbox. Dean K. Wolfe Westfield homeowner with Carmel address

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Wilson could use a lesson in tolerance Editor: Humorist Danielle Wilson’s column (“Sometimes it’s hard not to protest at church,” March 16) regarding her dilemma on whether to walk out of church in protest must have been an exercise in self-deprecating humor. She leaves us guessing whether to be for her or against her urge to walk out, as she gives no details as to what the minister said that offended her. However, she gives a clue later in the article when she confesses she did walk out sometime ago when her minister made remarks that Muslims “were taking over the world.” She per-

ceived her minister to be intolerant. So we know Mrs. Wilson considers herself to be a champion of tolerance. So, if one walks out of church in protest because of perceived intolerance on the part of the minister without even attempting to enter into a private dialogue for clarification, is this person being tolerant herself? I think not; hence the “humor” in Mrs. Wilson’s column has to be one of self-deprecation. Mrs. Wilson should take a trip to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a “peaceful” Islamic nation, and ask why men in public, who are not in the mosques pray-

ing at the prescribed times, are being threatened with clubs by “prayer police.” She could also ask why Muslim women are not given the same educational opportunities as men and are kept “out of sight.” Perhaps while waiting at the airport for her flight to Riyadh she will be reminded that we Americans are very tolerant people; the reason we have to spend an extra hour at the airport these days is because of terrorists, who all just happen to be Muslims. John T. Curran Carmel

Carmel schools create all kinds of wealth Editor: The Current showed a lack of fair and balanced reporting in regards to the Carmel Clay Schools referendum. Quoting only one citizen who was allowed to go on with his issues leaves one question to be answered: Does this citizen have children who attend or have attended CCS? What stopped me in my tracks was this citizen’s statement that the schools “… create absolutely no wealth.” As a parent who sought out the best schools when returning to Indiana, I have two students attending Carmel High School. While there are

countless similar stories, I will focus on ones that directly affect my family and add value to our community. Carmel High School has 34 National Merit Scholar semi-finalists – 10 percent of the state’s total number – value added. The Marching Greyhounds have the longest streak of making the Bands of America national finals of any school in the country – value added. The TechHounds robotics team over the weekend repeated as champions of the FIRST Boilermaker Regional at Purdue University and will compete in the international competition in Atlanta – value added.

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Contrary to the Current’s lone quoted citizen, I believe passing the referendum will help ensure CCS maintains the level of academics and activities that prepare students for college and are sought after by families looking to move to the area. I will gladly pay less than a dollar a day to help guarantee my youngest child continues to receive same level of education and that students in the future have the same opportunities as students currently have. Shawn Spence Carmel

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Selling a house is as stressful as it gets

DISPATCHES » Tucker CEO retires – Fred C. Tucker, III, president of F.C. Tucker Company, is officially retiring April 1 and selling his ownership interest to his longtime business partner, H. James Litten, president of F.C. Tucker Company Residential Real Estate Services.

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» Easter services – King of Glory Lutheran Church will offer a number of Easter celebrations. April 3: Contemporary Celebration at 5:01 p.m.; April 4: Fellowship Breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m.; Festival Worship Celebrations, 8 & 11 a.m.; Contemporary Celebration, 9:30 a.m.; Easter Egg Hunt, 10:30 a.m. » TechHOUNDS repeat as champions – The Carmel High School TechHOUNDS won the Boilermaker Regional robotics competition March 20. The team’s design of a soccer-playing robot finished first out of 40 for the TechHOUNDS’ second straight title. » Carmel, Westfield team up – The cities of Carmel and Westfield joined forces to pursue a partnership with Google. Google plans to select a community to test its unique high-speed connection later this year at no cost. To help, go to www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi, click “Get involved” then “Nominate your community.”

Commentary By Danielle Wilson I just want to throw up right now. We had our home inspection today, and I am waiting on the results. If they are decent, then we will have officially sold our house. If they aren’t, then the deal will probably fall through. My husband gives it a 50/50 chance of coming back bad for us. So I can now confirm that selling your house is one of the most stressful experiences you can go through, after death of a loved one and divorce. (In one chart, incarceration also ranked higher. Fair enough.) Leaving for showings is one thing, but today when I returned home after the inspection, I actually felt violated. I knew people had been scrutinizing and analyzing every nook and cranny of my home and deciding whether or not they could live with it. They were judging me and my family based on the condition of our roof and garage doors and sump pump. It made me want to take a shower, except I could tell they’d looked in there too and probably commented on the one little chipped tile toward the back wall. Will they still want to buy our house? Will they be able to look past its flaws and remember why they made their offer in the first place? Will we have to go back to daily showings and the possibility of not being able to sell? Will I ever sleep again? THREE HOURS LATER: I just read the report, and I still feel sick. Some of the comments were not unexpected, but some were. And the fact that we can’t defend the lack of an electrical outlet in the island or explain why there is a stain on the bathroom ceiling just honks me off. Do they care that the stain has been here since we moved in, nine years ago? That there has never been a leak? That I’ve noticed it maybe twice in all those months of actually living in that room? No, I’m sure they don’t.

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I guess that’s what’s really getting to me. I’ve spent a lot of time in this house. I’ve invested money and sweat and gallons of creative juices to make this the perfect place to raise my family. I’ve brought three infants home from the hospital to this address. I’ve mowed the lawn approximately 400 times. I’ve spent countless hours finding just the right shade of green for my family room: Dutch Boy lonely pines in a satin finish. I’ve hosted eight Kentucky Derby parties on my back deck, serving hundreds of authentic mint juleps and plates of country ham. Hell, I’ve even watched my husband track and kill a coon in his PJs up in this very attic. But none of that is in the stupid inspection report. They didn’t give me any kudos for finishing the basement or planting perennials or installing granite countertops. There is no “great” or “good” category, only “major repair/safety hazard” and “needs maintenance.” And who knows what our buyers will ask to be fixed. Could be the rotted windows or the chimney mortar cap or maybe just the settled front stoop. I’ve got a whole week to worry about that. Yippee! NEXT MORNING: I had a good cry last night (“It’s just tension, it doesn’t mean anything!”) and felt marginally better when I awoke, only to discover our dream house is now off the market. Again. So I e-mailed my realtor and suggested they begin offering psychiatric services and look into keeping a G.I. physician on retainer. The nausea is back tenfold. Peace out.

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

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Announcement of Palladium’s inaugural lineup may be months away By Kevin Kane Current in Carmel Those waiting for an announcement of the first season’s shows at The Palladium likely won’t see one for a few more months. The Center for the Performing Arts’ Public Relations Manager John Hughey and Director of Development Jeremy Hatch said last week that the inaugural lineup of the 1,600-seat concert hall likely won’t be announced until this fall. A majority of the building’s construction is scheduled to be completed in November with the grand opening occurring in January. The reason for the delay, Hughey said, is that the center will first complete its box office and

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process for purchasing tickets, and it will still be months before those tasks are finished. Another cause behind the wait, Hughey said, is that multiple contracts between the center and artists are currently being negotiated but haven’t been finalized. Hatch said that he’s heard many names mentioned as possible performers at The Palladium but added that it’s often difficult to distinguish between legitimate possibilities and mere rumors. A number of high-profile performers have been rumored to play at The Palladium since the hiring of Michael Feinstein as the center’s artistic director. However, none of these names has been confirmed, and it may be months before that changes.

Carmel Drive to close at Keystone

Carmel Drive will close at Keystone Parkway on or after Thursday for construction of the roundabout interchange. After 30 days, Carmel Drive traffic only will be able to access Keystone in a right-in, right-out configuration. That will continue for approximately 120 days before the interchange opens. Four lanes of traffic on Keystone Parkway will be maintained during construction of the Carmel Drive interchange. A 40-mph speed limit is in effect and will be enforced in the construction zone along with the entire Keystone

Parkway corridor from East 96th Street to US 31. The Carmel Drive interchange is part of the final phase of a three-year project to lower the grade of Keystone Parkway under six major interchanges along the five-mile stretch. When completed, the north-south traffic on Keystone Parkway will be free-flowing with no traffic lights between 98th Street and 146th Street, and tear-drop shaped roundabouts interchanges will manage the east-west traffic flow. For more information on the project visit www.CarmelLink.org.

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In the most recent poll, released March 23 by the Indiana Boys Volleyball Coaches Association (IBVCA), the Carmel High School men’s volleyball team ranked third. The Greyhounds are behind only Cathedral, ranked first, and Lawrence North, ranked second. The team is operated by the Carmel Dads’ Club and sponsored, in part, by Current in Carmel.

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School board: Referendum could reverse some faculty cuts By Sandy Arles Current in Carmel Carmel Clay school board members say the referendum up for a vote on May 4 could save the numerous teaching positions the board recently voted to cut. On March 22, the board approved the cutting of 40 teaching positions, 13 instructive assistants and one assistant superintendent. Of the $3.2 million cut from the budget, $2.1 million came from the reduction of teachers’ salaries. A referendum for a tax levy of $12 million will be taken to a public vote on May 4, and Board President Andrew Klein said that, if the referendum passes, some of these teaching positions will likely be restored. “My view is that the current proposal can work,” Klein said. “Our No. 1 goal will be to restore teaching positions.” When Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Indiana’s $300-million shortfall for K-12 education, the Carmel Clay school board hunched

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over its figures that bantered a $3.8 million cut for 2010. This budget loss translates into a monthly shortfall of $317,000 in the general fund, 93 percent of which goes toward teachers’ salaries and benefits. The board concluded that cutting faculty positions was the most logical way to address this deficit. “It’s simply not feasible at this point to solve our revenue shortfalls without negative impact on classrooms,” Klein said. In the past two years, these teachers did not receive any bonuses and even paid higher insurance rates. Brian Lyday, president of the Carmel Clay Education Association, adKlein dressed this issue and pleaded with the community members in attendance, asking that they “reward and respect these teachers who have produced some of the highest scores in the state.” “It’s just a very difficult situation, one that really everyone is struggling with,” said CCS Superintendent Jeff Swensson.

Total Mom Rejuvenation Contest open to all moms By Aaron Cummins Current in Carmel Ology Spa and Current in Carmel are teaming up to offer one mom a Total Rejuvenation for Mother’s Day. This contest is for any mom who is overworked, stressed or just plain neglected. Deserving moms should be nominated for the contest with a submission of their story and details on why they are most deserving of rejuvenation. The winner will receive a Thai Massage, an Ayurvedic Facial, a Radiant Ritual, Diamondtome Microdermabrasion, Namasté Massage and Beyond Tooth Whitening as well as ‘Spa to Go’ bag full of exclusive products. The total prize package could be valued over $1000. Entries are being collected through April 27 and the winner will be decided by an online vote. Ology Spa has experience with the various demands of working and raising a family, as a majority of its customers and staff are mothers, and the contest is a chance for Ology Spa

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to show its appreciation to the hard work that mothers do on a daily basis. “I have a personal soft spot for this contest as my own mom, who was a working mother long before it was commonplace, passed away when I was barely out of my teens,” said Andréa Bradley-Stutz, one of the owners and director of Ology. “This is an indirect way to honor her.” The Spa treatments are designed to help a mom cope with stress, make time to focus on herself and have a sound sleep. These elements, combined with the benefits of the various treatments offered with the contest, end up treating both the body and the mind. “We (Ology) really prefer to dedicate our philanthropic dollars as close to home as possible.” Bradley-Stutz said. “Our guests typically come from the community around us. We like to do things for people who are our neighbors and friends.” To enter and tell why your mom should be the winner, go to www.currentincarmel.com and click the Ology logo.

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Three Carmel women aim to save the world â&#x20AC;&#x201C; starting with one IPS school COMMENTARY By Jeff Worrell This is a story about an adventure still unfolding involving 25 Indianapolis elementary school students, their young, very talented and highly motivated teacher, and three compassionate Carmel women.Â Our story begins on the Monon Trail. While achieving their exercise goal and discussing current events, the ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; chitchat turns to the plight of IPS School 19, recently highlighted in the local news media.Â Just like everyone else who heard about the teacher struggling to increase ISTEP scores while at the same time scavenging for ruled paper, the women could have simply concluded, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that terrible?â&#x20AC;? But the heroes in our story had quite a different exchange that ended with, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We MUST do something!â&#x20AC;? Â So the three Carmel ladies set off for Raymond Street and I-65, unsure of what they would do or what they would find.Â But they were sure they could make a difference.Â Upon entering the school for the first time, they were greeted by professionals and issued name badges neatly lettered Mary Horton, Carolyn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara and Sue Westermeier.Â Turning the corner of the long elementary school corridor and looking for the last door on the left, Mary, Carolyn and Sue entered a place that will forever be changed

because of them.Â Twenty-five heads looked up from their papers, and it was love at first sight.Â Twenty five students â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who are accustomed to notebooks already used and torn with the previous ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name scratched out â&#x20AC;&#x201C; were polite and studious.Â When the three Carmel ladies entered their classroom, the students saw three super heroes dressed in blue spandex with capes around their shoulders who had just arrived to save the day.Â They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tÂ really ask for much.Â A luxury would be a small white board, and Mrs. Nave says how awesome it would be to have a few magnets to display some papers.Â But she understands budgets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there is no such thing as a take-home supply list, and well, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the way it is.Â Â So a love affair between the three women and the future of our society is unfolding right before our eyes.Â The story continues and so will I â&#x20AC;Ś next week as I share the beauty of â&#x20AC;&#x153;We MUST do somethingâ&#x20AC;? and how three busy ladies from Carmel should inspire us all.Â Â Jeff Worrell is a local business owner. He recognizes volunteers on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Connecting with Carmelâ&#x20AC;? on cable channel 16. Contact him at jworrell@advantagemedical.com

Health care bill only the beginning of true reform COMMENTARY By Andy Ray Remember when Ronald Reagan was president and championed various pieces of legislation?Â He would let Congress know exactly what he wanted in these bills, and he would let them know the bare minimum he would accept.Â Unfortunately, Barack Obama approached Congress with much-needed health care reform in a position of compromise. In fact, he dismissed the idea of universal health care before he was even elected.Â He was wrong, but we elected him anyway, with the hope that we would eventually have the same access to health care as every other industrialized nation in the world.Â After his inauguration, Republicans watered down universal health care to mean simply a public option for government-sponsored health care, thereby preserving private health insurersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Â very existence.Â But even this public option wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t good enough.Â No, since government health care would not have the overhead of private insurance, it would cost much less, thereby running the risk of rendering private health insurance worthless.Â Private insurers would have to compete, God forbid.Â So when Rush Limbaugh complains that Congress passed health care legislation that nobody wants, he is only half right.Â Most people still want universal health care.Â Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why President Obama was elected in the first

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The key to decorating: Doing it right the first time COMMENTARY By Vicky Earley There is a fine line between giving a client the look they want and giving experienced design or decorating advice – and that fine line can be a tightrope! At times, that rope can be treacherous. Does a client simply want affirmation, or does he or she want real advice? If a client is simply looking for confirmation, it really is best to call a girlfriend. If the client is looking for an unemotional opinion in an attempt to avoid the expense and disappointment of a mistake, an experienced design or decorating professional is in order. Saying “no” to a client requires courage and diplomacy; I am working on both of those but have a long way to go! It takes time and experience to understand that the true value of a design professional lies in sometimes brutal honesty based on talent, experience and education. Sometimes that includes words like, “I would not recommend that and here is why …” When I was new to the industry, a client asked if I could help update a living room that had been unattended for several decades. The client’s approach was to add a pair of new chairs to a sofa that was structurally sound but with fabric that was old enough to vote. My instinct

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Parents hold the key in shaping behavior COMMENTARY By Becky Kapsalis A recent headline in the Indianapolis Star read, “Missing ingredient in some schools: parents.” I propose taking it one step further: “Missing ingredient in all homes of poorly behaved kids: parents.” I’m not looking to blame, point fingers or make judgments, but let’s face facts. Common sense tells us without parents there would be no kids. We need parent development. If all we’re doing to improve the life of an otherwise emotionally troubled child is to create more and more programs, I believe we are putting these at-risk kids on a merry-go-round. Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome is merely spinning our wheels – going nowhere. Parents are the key ingredient to a child’s development. Parents bring dignity to children and are the first responders to our children’s future. Kids are not born with behavioral issues. They are born into behavioral issues. Before we can contemplate helping our children be children of value, we have to become parents of value. School or court-appointed programs mandating parents to participate in parent development courses that help them resurface their

self-worth and emotional intelligence might be one way to begin the process of commitment. Self-worth is what we are born with; it is our emotional intelligence, and it is not dependant on external influences. Self-esteem is fickle and superficial and suggests entitlement. Our prisons are filled with persons with high self-esteem. When we recognize our own God-given emotional intelligence, we are laying a foundation of accomplishment the likes of which we may never otherwise know. Most parents of at-risk kids are troubled parents. Poor parenting is poor parenting and crosses all socio-economic lines. Unless we begin appealing to our emotional intelligence, we mustn’t expect to have a solution to our kids’ problems. Our emotions become our human blueprint. Cultivating our emotions is the embodiment of our parental intelligence. We must never be the missing ingredient in our children’s lives. www.indyparenthelp.com Hugs!

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Hyphens, hyphens, everywhere! COMMENTARY By Brandie Bohney Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote in his poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” Water, water everywhere And all the boards did shrink. Water, water everywhere Nor any a drop to drink. Coleridge was writing about the plight of a crew of sailors stuck at sea with nothing to eat or drink. The water was taunting them with its ever-present uselessness. I see the same plight with writers who overuse hyphens. Recently, I have noticed a dramatic – and disturbing – increase in the use of hyphens in words that have no business being hyphenated. While a few that stick out in my mind, the most frequent is in thank you. I can’t tell you the number of times I have seen thank-you written just like that, with that horrible taunting and useless hyphen mocking its own existence and my sanity. Now, I’m not going to tell you that all of the times hyphens are necessary follow strict or easy-to-remember rules. There are several good guidelines that will get you through most of the occasions you might need them, but there are plenty of exceptions. Mothers-in-law get hyphens; great aunts can but don’t have to. Words

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that begin with the prefixes self-, all-, and ex(meaning previous or former) all get hyphens, but prefixes in-, im-, anti-, and dis- don’t. Here’s what I will tell you: iI in doubt, look it up or say it another way. I would rather see that Ted has no interest than to see he is dis-interested. I would rather see I appreciate your gift than thank-you. And I’d rather see that you agree with your husband’s sister than you agree with your sister in law. Make sense? As for Coleridge, I pay homage (or maybe offensive disrespect) with my own little rhyme: Hyphens, hyphens everywhere So many out of place Hyphens, hyphens everywhere Punctuation can disgrace. And for those of you who would like a really handy reference for hyphenation rules, check out Purdue’s OWL (online writing lab): owl. english.purdue.edu/owl/. Search “hyphen use” for a succinct and well-organized list of appropriate uses for hyphens. Otherwise, just keep your dictionary – online or otherwise – handy. 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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A good though not great film, “An Education” will be most remembered as the coming-out party for Carey Mulligan. Previously a virtual unknown, she delivered a career-launching performance -- and earned an Oscar nomination -- in this drama about a young English girl who gets caught up in a whirlwind of romance with a dubious character in 1961 London. Although the film didn’t light any fires in its theatrical run, movie lovers are poised to discover Mulligan’s nuanced, layered turn as “An Education” hits video stores. Mulligan plays Jenny, a working-class girl whose entire existence seems to revolve around meeting her parents’ expectations that she get into Oxford. She dreams of escaping her bourgeois confines and seeing the world, and meeting people “who know lots about lots.” One day she meets David (Peter Sarsgaard), who represents everything she desires: He wears sleek suits, drives a rare sports car, goes to mod parties and whisks her off to Paris for romantic getaways. Though at least twice her age, the charismatic David convinces Jenny’s parents (Alfred Molina and Cara Seymour) to condone the affair. As Jenny edges closer to ditching her future – despite the warnings of her English teacher

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(Olivia Williams) and headmistress (Emma Thompson) -- some cracks appear in the attractive pedestal upon which David is placing her. Danish director Lone Scherfig brings an outsider’s touch to this very British tale, showing the allure of both worlds in which Jenny rests a foot.

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If only a jar of honey would suffice … COMMENTARY By Chef Michael Vlasich While perusing information for my recent St. Patrick’s Day article, I found an interesting fact profoundly related to St Patrick’s Day that I should have mentioned: Abraham Lincoln’s inaugural dinner menu from March 4, 1861, which was corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes. The starter was a mock turtle soup, and dessert was blackberry pie. I found it tickled my funny bone for two reasons: First, it was in with St. Patrick’s Day trivia just because of the entrée, when it really had no just cause. Second, a U.S. president – one of our greatest – could eat his celebratory dinner with any chef, but he selected that of a Midwestern common man, again showing his true character. With President Lincoln’s new museum displays, I thought it appropriate to continue to discuss more of his diet preferences in this article. The first thing to understand is his upbringing, which is where our history intersects his. Young Abraham was raised in the then-frontier lands of western Indiana and Kentucky. Here, his basic diet was partly economically driven but also frontier traditional, including items like corn dodgers, which were cakes made of corn meal for most all meals. He consumed lot of game, which provided the protein in his diet. He would eat plenty of eggs, bacon, milk and mush. His favorite sweet delicacy throughout his life was honey.

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All these foods would shape his adult eating habits even into his presidency, although there are contradictory accounts of what and how much he would eat. The other influence on his dining habits was his wife, Mary Todd, who was raised the opposite of Abe. She was raised in the rolling bluegrass hills of eastern Kentucky, in a very wealthy family that always had a maid and cooks. They traveled extensively and were exposed to the finest foods and cuisines of the day. In the White House, as in life, President Lincoln remained a simple eater. Most authorities agreed he was generally indifferent to food. But some thought differently. His bodyguard, Colonel William H. Crook, said, “Mr. Lincoln was fond of bacon and was a hearty eater. He never lost his boyish, growing appetite. He was a wholesome man who would devour plentifully to keep up his strength, which was taxed beyond endurance in the days of the war.” Here’s a fast, easy honey-based chicken recipe great for summertime grilling. The best part is you can do it last minute with no planning.

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Through May 2, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents the famous matchmaking musical “Hello, Dolly!” – the winner of 10 Tony Awards. Renowned Chicago actress Iris Lieberman stars in the show. Tickets range from $35 to $58 and include a meal. Call 317-872-9664 for details.

Yankee Tavern

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis will present “Yankee Tavern,” written by Steven Dietz, from April 8 through May 1. Tickets are $15 for Thursdays and Sundays, $20 for Fridays and Saturdays. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Visit www.phoenixtheatre.org for details.

Crimes of the Heart

This 1981 Pulitzer Prize-winning story of three sisters gathering to await news of their ailing grandfather will be presented at the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace from April 15-25. Ticket prices are $15 for general admission and $12 for students and seniors. For more information, visit www.carmelplayers.org.

Mickey’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mickey’s Irish Pub,13644 N Meridian, Carmel. For more information, call 317-573-9746: April 2 – Henry Lee Summer and Friends April 3 – Wooly Bullies April 9 – Endless Summer April 10 – Lemon Wheel Band

Mo’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 770-9020. April 1 – Lady Di & The King April 2 – Daniel Joseph Band April 8 – Greta Speaks April 9 – Lou Abby April 10 – Through Being Cool

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Flight of the Spirit

Encore Vocal Arts presents its second aerial dance endeavor joined this time by the chamber choir of Zionsville Community School for Igor Stravinsky’s “Symphony of Psalms” and Leonard Bernstein’s beloved and beautiful “Chichester Psalms,” April 17 at the Zionsville High School Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12, $8 for students under 18. Visit www.encorevocalarts.org for details.

Purdue Varsity Glee Club

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

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The keep By Jennifer Egan Looking to escape the trouble he has run into in New York, Danny accepts his cousin Howie’s invitation to join him in renovating a castle in Eastern Europe. Once there, however, strange events begin to unfold. Danny immediately begins to doubt Howie’s motives in bringing him to the castle. Could he be seeking revenge for the cruel childhood prank that changed both cousins’ lives years ago? And what relationship do Howie and Danny have to Ray, the convicted murderer who relates their story in his prison writing class? Egan’s unconventional characters are well-drawn and believable while also being intriguingly different. At the same time, improbable events and an eerie tone lend an air of uncertainty that makes this atmospheric novel even more powerful. “The Keep” is a modern day gothic ghost story that explores the line between imagination and reality. Reviewed by Katie Buck CCPL Readers’ Advisory Librarian

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Always run like it is daytime COMMENTARY By David Cain Now, I’m not an avid runner; I run for my blood pressure. Shockingly, my doctor informed me a couple years ago that I had high blood pressure. Imagine that, a 42-year-old, high stress, no hair, impatient, obsessive, somewhat compulsive workaholic with high blood pressure? It just didn’t add up. I endeavored to solve this mystery. I quit drinking. I started exercising. I cut out sodas. I dialed back salt. I went to bed earlier. I relaxed. And each variable I tracked on a daily graph for two weeks to see what made a difference, just like any good obsessive-compulsive would do. As expected, exercising had the biggest impact. Great, the one thing I didn’t want to do. So I’ve become a self-proclaimed blood-pressure runner. Running is the only exercise I can continue to do. Seems that if you can just get a mile from your house, you have to get back. It’s the only exercise where I can’t stop in the middle and quit. I’m usually a morning runner, lumbering along before the light of day. Under the cover of darkness in the light of the dawn, I can hide my bad running form and matching awkward outfit. Last week, I was preparing to run in the morning, peeked out the door, and was greeted with a rush of cold. I knew the day would usher

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Kilpatrick Traditions LLC, which first opened in December, specializes in custom cabinetry, furniture pieces and entry doors. Valuing quality and construction, the company only sells Schrocks of Walnut Creek and Mullet Cabinet Company cabinets, which are hand-built and feature allwood construction with stained and finished interiors. All the company’s work is done using old-fashioned techniques by experienced cabinetry makers. Kilpatrick Traditions helps its clients through every step of the project and will dedicate as much Kilpatrick time as needed to guarantee satisfaction. Kilpatrick Traditions works closely with the client’s contractor to ensure the project is of the utmost value and avoids unnecessary costs. Meeting with contractors, helping to make finished selections and being on site during installation all come with no extra cost. To view the company’s work, visit www.kilpatricktraditions.com and call to make an appointment at 317-753-7971. Owner: Michael Kilpatrick Address: 301 S. Range Line Rd., Carmel Phone: 317-573-7971 Web: www.kilpatricktraditions.com

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COMMENTARY By Sally Feldman The massage world may not love this, but here’s the deal: You should “want” a massage – not “need” a massage. What does this mean? When we were born, most of us (unless there was a birth defect) were born with bodies that were perfect. As we became erect, our shoulders lined up with our hips and all was good with the world. We were children who skipped, jumped, hopped, rolled down hills and climbed trees. We all remember it, but somewhere along the line, gravity drags us down because we sit to much, abuse our bodies with stress and become weekend-warrior athletes. Our once-graceful bodies become hunched over, rotated, knockedkneed, pigeon-toed and worst of all, in pain all the time. There is a bit of a craze for medication lately, because guess what? We are all in some kind of chronic pain, distress, and need for relief 24 hours a day. Pill-popping is a hobby for many Americans. We can’t sleep, we sit around on our tush too much, and we forget how good it feels to get out and do cartwheels. That may be a

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All leases 36 months, 10K miles per year, *$0 Down, $900 total drive off (acquisition and doc), **$2845 Down, $4372.50 total drive off, ***$1595 Down, $2606.90 total drive off, $2995 ENT All leases 36 months, 10K miles per year, *$0 Down, $900 total drive off (acquisition and ++ doc), **$2845 Down, $4372.50 total drive off, ***$1595 Down, $2606.90 total drive off, +$2995 PAYM Down, $4639.04 total drive off, $2995 Down, $3889.73 total drive off FIRST EXUS, Down, $4639.04 total drive off, ++$2995 Down, $3889.73 total drive off ON L ANCE TEN MAIN OR THE ALL HARDTOP F PAIDLEXUS SE WHEEL DRIVE CONVERTIBLE ‘06 ‘08 LEXUS IS350 E LEA IS250 ENTIR $ $ BLUE W/BLACK LEATHER AND ONLY 45K MILES! HARDTO FIND MANUAL! P5994............................... NOW LEATHERAND 10K MILES! FACTORY NAVIGATIONAND SPORT PKG! 10892A....................... NOW ‘06 LEXUS IS250 ‘08 REDW/BLACK LEXUS IS350 $ $ ‘07 BLUELEXUS ES350 ‘10 LEXUS HS250H W/BLACK LEATHER AND ONLY 45K MILES! HARDTO FIND MANUAL! P5994............................... NOW REDW/BLACKLEATHERAND10KMILES!FACTORYNAVIGATIONANDSPORTPKG! 10892A....................... NOW $ $ WHITE W/IVORY LEATHER AND ONLY 58K MILES! 10795A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOW WHITEW/IVORYLEATHERANDJUST9KMI!STILLUNDERLEXUSFACTORYWARRANTIES! 10737C.................... NOW ‘07 LEXUS ES350 ‘10 LEXUS HS250H $ ‘07 WHITE LEXUS ES350All leases 36 months, 10K miles per year, *$0 Down, $900 total$ drive off (acquisition and doc), **$2845 ‘07 LEXUS Down, $4372.50 total driveGS350 off, ***$1595 Down, $2606.90 total drive off, +$2995 W/IVORY LEATHER AND ONLY 58K MILES! 10795A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOW $ WHITEW/IVORYLEATHERANDJUST9KMI!STILLUNDERLEXUSFACTORYWARRANTIES! 10737C.................... NOW$ Down, $4639.04 total drive off, ++$2995 Down, $3889.73 total drive off BLUE W/IVORY LEATHER AND JUST 40K MILES! P5989 ...................................................................... NOW AWD,GLACIER FROSTW/BLACK LEATHERAND JUST 26K MILES! FACTORY NAVIGATION! P6038 .... NOW

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24,988

37,495

24,988 27,435

‘07 ‘07 LEXUS LEXUSES350 ES350

36,305

37,495 39,650

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$ LEXUS 27,435 AWD,GLACIER FROSTW/BLACK JUST 26K&MILES! FACTORY DVD’S NAVIGATION! P6038NOW .... NOW$42,995 39,650 27,435CERTIFIED BLUE W GRAY LEATHER AND JUST 53KLEATHERAND MI! FACTORY NAVIGATION DUAL HEADREST ............. ‘08 LEXUS IS350 ‘07 LEXUS GX470 ‘08 LEXUS RX400H $ $ $ $ $ $ BLUE W/BLACK LEATHER AND ONLY FACTORY 45K MILES! HARDTO FIND MANUAL! ...............................NOW NOW 28,300 23,795 REDW/BLACK MILES! NAVIGATIONAND SPORT PKG! NOW 36,305 MOONSHELLW/GRAY LEATHERAND BLACK LEATHER 23K MILES! NOW SILVER W/GRAY LEATHER AND ONLY 30KNAVIGATION! MILES! P5991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOW 27,435 BLUE W W/BLACK GRAY LEATHERAND LEATHER AND 10K JUSTAND 53KJUST MI!FACTORY FACTORY NAVIGATION & DUAL HEADREST DVD’S P5999 ............. NOW 42,995 42,995 $ BLUE W/IVORY LEATHER ANDAND JUSTONLY 40K30K MILES! P5989P5991 ...................................................................... NOW $ SILVER W/GRAY LEATHER MILES! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOW

P5999

‘06 LEXUS IS250 ‘07 ‘07 LEXUS LEXUSES350 ES350

P5994 P5992A...........................................................

‘07 LEXUS ES350 ‘06 LEXUS LEXUSES350 LS430 ‘07 $ WHITE W/IVORY LEATHER AND ONLY 58K MILES! 10795A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOW $24,988 MOONLIGHT W/IVORY LEATHER AND JUST 47K MILES! 10701A ...................................................... NOW $

MOONSHELLW/GRAYLEATHERANDFACTORYNAVIGATION! P5992A........................................................... NOW ‘07 ‘07 LEXUS LEXUS ES350 RX350

31,988 28,300

$$ ‘06 LEXUS LS430 BLUE P5989 ...................................................................... SILVERW/IVORY W/BLACKLEATHER LEATHERAND ANDJUST JUST40K45KMILES! MI! FACTORY NAVIGATION! L6003 .................... NOW NOW 27,435 32,995

W/IVORY ES350 LEATHER AND JUST 47K MILES! 10701A ...................................................... NOW 31,988 ‘07 LEXUS ‘08 MOONLIGHT LEXUS ES350 $ $

$ SILVER W/GRAY LEATHER AND ‘07 LEXUS RX350 WHITE W/IVORY LEATHER AND ONLY ONLY 30K 23K MILES! MILES! P5991 P6004................................................................................................... NOW NOW 27,435 33,985

$ ‘07 SILVER LEXUS ES350 W/BLACK LEATHER AND JUST 45K MI! FACTORY NAVIGATION! L6003 .................... NOW 32,995

‘10 LEXUS HS250H ‘07 ‘08 LEXUS LEXUS LS460 RX400H

10892A....................... 10873A............................................................

37,495 43,988 42,995 ....NOW NOW $39,650 49,995 $

$ WHITEW/IVORYLEATHERANDJUST9KMI!STILLUNDERLEXUSFACTORYWARRANTIES! 10737C.................... NOW NOW $ $ SMOKEY GRANITE W/GRAY LEATHER AND ONLY 40K MILES! L5981.........................................

BLACK W/BLACK LEATHER AND JUST 23K MILES! 10873A............................................................ NOW ‘07 LEXUS GS350 ‘07 LEXUS LS460 L $

‘07 SILVERW/BLACK LEXUS LS460 AWD,GLACIER FROSTW/BLACK JUST 26K MILES! FACTORY NAVIGATION! P6038 LEATHERAND JUSTLEATHERAND 40K MILES! P5957...............................................................................

SMOKEY GRANITE W/GRAY LEATHER AND ONLY ‘07 LEXUS GX470 ‘08 LEXUS LS600H L 40K MILES! L5981......................................... NOW$

43,988

$ W GRAY LEATHER AND JUST 53K MI! FACTORY & DUAL HEADREST P5999 ............. NOW ‘07 BLUE LEXUS LS460 LNAVIGATION SMOKEY GRANITEW/BLACK LEATHERAND ONLY 8K MI! FLAGSHIP LUXURY HYBRID!DVD’S 10826A.................. NOW 42,995 83,995

‘08 LEXUS RX400H P5957............................................................................... NOW $49,995 SILVERW/BLACKLEATHERANDJUST40KMILES!

$ $ TOM WOOD‘08 SELECT MOONSHELLW/GRAY LEATHERAND FACTORY NAVIGATION! P5992A........................................................... NOW 28,300 BLACK W/BLACK LEATHER AND JUST 23K MILES! 10873A............................................................ NOW 42,995 ‘08 LEXUS ES350 LEXUS LS600H L

‘06 LS430 ‘04 LEXUS BUICK RENDEZVOUS ULTRA AWD ‘07 ‘08

‘07 LS460 ‘04 LEXUS MERCEDES-BENZ E55 AMG $ 33,985 SMOKEYGRANITEW/BLACKLEATHERANDONLY8KMI!FLAGSHIPLUXURYHYBRID! NOW$ 83,995 31,988 SMOKEY GRANITE W/GRAY ANDNAVIGATION! ONLY 40K SUPERCHARGED! MILES! 13,995 DESERT ROSE W/ BLACK LEATHERLEATHER AND FACTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOW 43,988 28,995 LEXUS RX350 ‘07 LEXUS LS460 L VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CADILLAC CTS4 TOM WOOD‘08 SELECT $ $ SILVER W/BLACK LEATHER JUST 45K MI! FACTORY NOW 32,995 SILVERW/BLACK LEATHERAND 40K MILES! BLUE W/TAN LEATHER ANDAND AUTOMATIC! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NAVIGATION! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOW 16,495 WHITE W/TAN LEATHER AND ALLJUST WHEEL DRIVE! ONLY 30K MILES! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOW 49,995 29,988

$ WHITE W/IVORY LEATHER AND ONLY 23K MILES! P6004. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOW $ MOONLIGHT AND JUST 47K. . . .MILES! NOW BLACK W/BLACKW/IVORY LEATHER LEATHER AND NAVIGATION! 10880A . . . . . . . . . . . .10701A . . . . . . . . . ....................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOW

10826A..................

L5981......................................... P6002

L6003

P5988

‘07 VOLKSWAGEN AUDI 2.0T A4 NEW QUATTRO ‘08 BEETLE

P5957............................................................................... 10777A

33,985 13,995 20,995

TOM $$26,995 16,495

REDW/TAN W/IVORY LEATHER ONLY 23K MILES! . NOW BLUE LEATHER ANDAND AUTOMATIC! P5988. . . . .P6032 . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..................................... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. NOW

‘04 BUICK RENDEZVOUS ULTRA AWD

27,495 DESERT ROSE W/BLACK LEATHER AND FACTORY NAVIGATION! SUPERCHARGED! P6007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOW 20,995 ‘08 NEW BEETLE ‘07 VOLKSWAGEN JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA UNLIMITED $ ‘07 AUDI QUATTRO BLUE W/TAN 2.0T LEATHER AND A4 AUTOMATIC! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOW $16,495 4 DOOR, 4WD, LIKE NEW! 18K MILES! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOW 27,995 BLACK W/BLACK LEATHER AND ONLY 19K MILES! 10799A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOW $ P5988 P6020

$ ‘08 REDCHEVROLET W/IVORY LEATHER AND ONLY 23KIMPALA MILES! P6032 . . . . . . . . . . . .SS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOW 26,995

$ DESERT ROSE W/BLACK LEATHER AND FACTORY ‘09 PONTIAC G8 GTNAVIGATION! SUPERCHARGED! P6007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOW 20,995

$ ‘07 BLACK AUDI 2.0T A4 QUATTRO W/BLACK LEATHER AND ONLY 19K MILES! 10799A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOW 27,495 RED W/IVORY LEATHER AND ONLY 23K MILES!

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26,995

‘07 WRANGLER ‘09 JEEP PONTIAC G8 GT SAHARA UNLIMITED

27,995 27,495

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Too true, too wonderful, too hard COMMENTARY By Bob Walters When “The Passion of the Christ” was released in 2004, I joined hundreds of local folks at a pre-screening of the film. When it first appeared in stores, I bought the DVD. Now years after that first theater viewing, the DVD is still in the wrapper and I’ve never seen the movie again. It was that kind of movie. Our sin is that kind of awful. Too many people debate the wrong elements of that film. They complain it is anti-Jewish, it is too violent, it includes story elements that aren’t in the Bible, the androgynous Satan/ serpent character is too creepy, the theology is “old school,” producer Mel Gibson got a DUI and drunkenly made racist comments, Gibson’s father is a nut-case Holocaust denier, conspiracy theorist, and Vatican II crank. Satan just loves it when he can pull us off point. You see, the point is that the Cross of Christ’s crucifixion shows us the reality of our sin and the depth of God’s love. The truth is that the Cross of Christ is not a picture of God’s wrath; nor does the Bible anywhere call it punishment or payment. Christ on the Cross is a picture of God’s grace with Jesus bearing the infinite burden of our sins, erasing them with his death,

and defeating death itself with His resurrection. It was the world’s evil and the wickedness of man – Satan – that beat and bloodied Christ. Those are a fallen world’s sins and our individual brokenness for which sinless Jesus suffered pain and humiliation, which are so realistically, shockingly, disturbingly, horrendously and mercilessly depicted in “The Passion of the Christ.” If we blame God – or Mel Gibson or his dad or the Church or the Jews – for what happened on the Cross, we are blame-shifting something for which we must take full responsibility, and for which we must be willing to claim in faith as the ultimate truth: That I am a sinner and Christ died so I wouldn’t have to. That the victory of the Cross is our freedom from death; our salvation. Do I believe that? Oh yeah. What the innocent Jesus – fully man and fully God – endured to provide my salvation could not have been God’s hate and retribution; it could only have been God’s love. But oh, I loath being reminded how the victory was won.

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Bob Walters (www.believerbob. blogspot.com, email rlwcom@aol. com) knows other people who saw the movie, and then bought the video but never watched it.

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keep so much trivia in her head, but it comes at a price. This is the same person who went 15,000 miles without an oil change. By the time we get on a plane, Mary Ellen is so knowledgeable about our destination that I’m not quite sure what the point is of even going. In Germany a few years ago, the guide had laryngitis, so my wife took over the tour and casually summarized the historical significance of the Rhine River. People were hanging on her every word, and I got jealous, so I grabbed the mic and rattled on about the history of black forest cake, something I had learned at lunch by reading a placemat in Dusseldorf. For this vacation, we are both listening to CDs in our cars, called “The History of Ancient Egypt.” When my wife listens, she retains what she hears. I could probably recall the information as well, but when I pay attention to the narrator, I end up in Greenwood when I’m supposed to be in Tipton. I finally decided the best way to remember stuff is to repeat it in a conversation, a trick I learned as a teacher when I taught the same class in psychology five school periods in a row. By the time I got to the last class of the day, I remembered all the baloney I had written down

for the first class, but I didn’t have to look at my notes anymore. I tried the verbalizing technique on Mary Ellen when she walked in the house the other day and mentioned the White River was flooding. “Funny you should mention that, Mary Ellen. In Egypt, the overflow of the Nile River was actually a good thing, irrigating the land, providing precious water to the crops.” My wife was mildly impressed by this little gem, so at a party that weekend, I tried to work Egyptian references into my conversations – words like sarcophagus, obelisk and Thutmose III. That’s the last time we’ll be invited to the McGuires’, because several guests complained to the hostess that I was trying to enlist them in some kind of pyramid scheme. I can’t compete with Mary Ellen when it comes to learning Egyptian history. And if I even try, she says I have another Tutankhamen. Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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