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We support Bowen in race for county sheriff With the primary election looming May 4, we’re poised to make a number of endorsements. This week, we’re pleased to announce that Maj. Mark Bowen has gained our nod for Hamilton County Sheriff. With 18 years of department experience – to speak nothing of his CEO-like mind and thought processes – we find him to be the best answer to replace the outgoing Doug Carter. Bowen knows full well what he would face at the helm of the county’s top law-enforcement division, not the least of which is an overcrowded correctional facility, shrinking budgets and new types of crime entering our county. We believe he is imminently prepared to tackle those challenges – or, opportunities, depending on how you choose to view them – with steely determination and an eye on keeping

mailbox May 1 – close enough to Election the county so safe that it remains the most desired location in the state. He has shown Day, but not on Election Day, which means himself to be completely approachable, one you’ll have ample time to get familiar with the trait that befits a true public servant. We candidates and issues. ••• don’t believe he’ll give in to anything other A final word on the elections (for this edithan that which is necessary to ensure public safety and the fiscal responsibility the position tion): With all the issues facing our commudemands in today’s economic climate. nity, if you don’t exercise your right to vote, ••• shame on you. Actually, it’s more than a right; Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg Next week’s newspaper will arrive a bit earit’s a responsibility. 5124.17.MQ.Current Magazine(Island)-04:Layout 1 4/13/10 4:58 PM Page 1 lier than usual. We’ve moved our press time up to deliver to you a broader editorial snapshot of what is at stake in this year’s primary election Save up to $3,420 off a NEW Trane Air Conditioning System as well as where to vote. The with Manufacturer & Utility Rebates, State and Federal Tax Credits and Special “Zero” Financing! May 4 edition of Current is Save Money and the Environment. scheduled to arrive in your ✓ Trane Consumer Rebate (up to $1,000) The EPA encourages homeowners to use ENERGY STAR products. ✓ Federal Tax Credits (30% of the They use less energy, save money, Purchase Price up to $1,500) and help protect the environment. ✓ Indiana Energy Star Rebate We Repair and Maintain (up to $500) All Major Brands ✓ Indiana Utility Rebates (up to $420)

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COMMENTARY By Terry Anker The Microsoft PowerPoint deck has become ubiquitous in business presentations across our land. For those uninitiated, it allows for the creation and display (either via a computer monitor or overhead projector) of a series of single sheet slides that can, and often do, include graphs, bullet-point lists, photos and even video. Routinely, these slides are used to ensure continuity of presentation when many repetitions of the same information are required. And they can enhance and add drama to the mundane and soften the impact of a less-than-stellar results report. But somehow, I have grown weary of the “look what I’ve done” ethos of PowerPointers. It reminds me of the hours-long slide shows of a generation ago. Friends of my parents would have just returned from their family summer vacation at the Grand Canyon, and we’d all be summoned to eat their “famous” chicken casserole followed by a photo presentation. After some fun with the inevitable upside-down slides and the impossibly

Wilson’s parenting advice off the mark Editor: I was disappointed to read Danielle Wilson’s article in the April 13 Current issue titled “It’s OK to teach your kids to fight back.” She encouraged her 5-year-old to punch his friend as hard as he could if his friend were to hit him. So where does it stop? If someone threatens her son with a gun at school, will she give him a gun to threaten him or her back? The school her kids attend have a “no-fighting rule,” and she agrees with it in most circumstances. But if no teacher or parent is around, she says her daughter has the right to fight back. I would

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tell my children to go find a teacher or parent and not fight back, because the answer to violence is not more violence. We need to teach our children that there are people who are mean and nasty and who have no morals and values, but that we do not behave in this way. We are above that. We teach our children to be caring, forgiving and non-judgmental. I would never tell my children to hit someone or call someone a bad name. Greg Clark Carmel

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It is our opinion that aviation authorities were right in their decision to cancel hundreds of flights in and out of most European cities in response to the volcanic eruption in Iceland. While the cost to already struggling airlines and the scores of stranded and inconvenienced travelers is measured in the tens of millions, the preservation of human life is paramount. Moreover, consumer confidence in the decision-making prowess of the airline industry has been challenged by crashes linked to alleged rapacious behavior on the part of some companies. And a crash would have been far more economically devastating in the long run. We urge our fellow citizens to exercise constraint when considering flying. While there have been successful flights in the last few days, the risk in flying in northern Europe at this time remains above normal, and it demands our utmost deliberation. We all have places to be. But the risk of loss to our families and to the community is significant enough to warrant caution. The airline industry is working very hard right now on coming up with a safe plan to get flights back in the air. And we will wait for it.

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It is our opinion that the state of Indiana should reconsider its decision to significantly cut funding to the Healthy Families Program, considered by many to be highly successful child abuse prevention program. The state has decreased by one-third its funding compared to levels seen as recently as the beginning of the year. Healthy Families works with moms (especially from young, single or at-risk categories) before – or closely after – the birth of a child, and the group is designed to educate parents on responsible children rearing and the importance of developing and enhancing parenting skills. Moreover, these simple skills training sessions have been shown to reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect. While we understand, and even agree, that it is important for our government to use extreme caution as it considers the distribution of our hard-earned tax dollars, we believe work to prevent child abuse is a good long-term investment – and it is simply the right thing to do. Most child abusers were abused as children themselves, and it is time we take the step to end that vicious cycle.

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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.. Amendment 10 – The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. Amendment 11 – The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.

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Amendment 12 – The Electors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice-President, and they shall make distinct lists of all persons voted for as President, and of all persons voted for as Vice-President and of the number of votes for each, which lists they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate; …

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Compiled by Kevin Kane Current in Carmel On May 4, Carmel voters can either approve or reject a referendum for a $12-million, seven-year tax levy. Carmel Clay Schools administrators and board members have stated approving the levy would undo recent cuts and maintain the status quo in Carmel schools; however, not all residents are convinced that a tax levy is the right solution. In order to promote open dialog between the two sides, Current in Carmel held a private roundtable discussion moderated by Associate Editor Terry Anker on the referendum April 22 with six individuals invested in the issue. A series of questions was presented to the group, followed by open discussion amongst the participants. Here is a sampling of the main points made on various topics.

On the state funding formula’s impact on Carmel

Mark Paul Carmel resident and accountant with children in Carmel schools

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Roger McMichael: “I for one was not supportive of a referendum when the discussion took place a few years ago, but the state funding formula has not provided sufficient funds for Carmel.” Cindy Noe: “Student formulas have a base, and then there’s a complexity factor added to them …We really reduced it down to, ‘Is your child on free or reduced lunch?’ There are far more of those kids in IPS schools than Carmel…Is there logic behind it? Yes. But it still impacts the money that comes to Carmel.”

On reducing expenses as an alternative

McMichael: “We’ve been cutting back, but the amount of cutbacks necessary is about $9 million.”

Shelley Campbell: “Were all of the expenses looked at hard?” McMichael: “We like to think that they were.” Campbell: “We need to make sure we’re being good stewards of the dollar …When you say certain expenses are insignificant - $14,000 here, $14,000 there – it all adds up … I work in corporate America, and I can’t just roll out of bed and say that I need $12 million for my budget. I’m held accountable.” Chris Pauley: “Unless we begin to grab hold of our expenses this is going to continue to go out of control …I would like to see how many children are actually taking (the special elective and advanced foreign language) classes … Those are the types of things we need to rein in as far as our expenses.”

On teachers’ and administrators’ salaries

McMichael said, in order to help save money, “certified staff has not had a salary schedule adjustment since 2007,” but he added that CCS still remains very competitive in the area on salaries and benefits for teachers and administrators. Campbell asked him what the average teacher’s pay is, including the cost of benefits. He said it’s about $54,000 in salary plus an additional $15,000 to $20,000 in benefits for 185 school days per year. Campbell jokingly replied, “Are you guys hiring?” Paul asked McMichael if passing the referendum would give teachers more bargaining power. He said “I think it gives more money to bargain.”

On the benefits of the tax levy

McMichael: “The fact is when you’re talking about this much money, you’re talking about

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personnel…Can you deliver an equal educational program with $9 million less? I’d say no…Really, in my mind, the choice is reduce significant staff or find an alternative solution.” Mark Paul: “What do we get for the money? My fifth-grade daughter at Mohawk has 22 kids in her class, so I’m having a hard time justifying the numbers behind this … Do we agree that higher spending equals better education? I would say no, otherwise IPS would have the highest test scores and graduation rates in the state … I’m 100 percent for the proper funding of schools, but I think the right number was something less than $12 million.”

Shelley Campbell President of the Parent Teacher Organization at Creekside Middle School

On the schools’ impact on property values

Stacey Sobczak: “I think we need to remember that one of the main things drawing people and businesses to the city is the schools… It never ceases to amaze me to see a buyer who will move into an older home just to get into these schools. We need to appreciate that these schools are drawing people here, and I think a ‘no’ vote would hurt.”

Chris Pauley Carmel resident who recently moved back to the city from Michigan to escape high taxes

On the public’s opinion

Paul: “I think this is going to fail. I feel the public is moving towards ‘no’ … I think if the board had been more transparent, this could have passed.” McMichael: “I think this referendum is an opportunity for those in the community to express their opinion on the job we’re doing with their pocketbooks … More than anything, I want to see people get out and vote. Whatever happens, we’ll continue to provide the best education with the funding we have.”

Stacey Sobczak Westfield resident and Carmel Realtor

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Commentary By Danielle Wilson As most of you know, the last few months here at Chez Wilson have been nothing short of mayhem. The usual chaos from four kids, babysitting and cabin fever quadrupled when we decided to sell our house. (Quick update on that: Our first offer fell through, but we received a second, and better, offer three days after we relisted. We should be homeless by the end of this month, as we still haven’t settled on another place. Good times, goooood times.) One positive and unexpected result, however, in addition to the cleansing and therapeutic process of purging the basement, storage room, attic and garage of all unneeded crudola, was the realization that I’m OK without a man. Yah, I said it. I’M OK WITHOUT A MAN. Let me clarify. My husband has been slammed at work for most of this experience, leaving me to fortify and defend the home front. I’ve had as little as two hours notice before a showing, and projects I would have otherwise left for Doo to take care of, I’ve been forced to deal with on my own. In the last eight weeks, I’ve unclogged toilets; painted, caulked and spackled walls and trim; dissembled a bunk bed with an Allen wrench; installed kitchen and bath cabinet hardware; hung sliding closet doors; and climbed ladders to clean goop-filled gutters. I’ve organized electricians, contractors, movers and roofing specialists and handled much of the mortgage application process. I’ve also packed a great deal of heavy items, including but not limited to coffee tables, mattresses, boxes of hardback books, and swivel bar chairs. All of the tasks that are normally left for the man, I’ve successfully completed by my lonesome. And I have to say, it feels pretty good. Not that I EVER want anything to happen to Doo; Lord knows I would not survive long

» Register now – Registration is underway for three summer camps hosted by St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 126th St & Gray Rd. in Carmel. Each of the camps provides a different experience for a specific age group during the week of June 7-11, 2010. Learn more about these camps and register online at www.stmarkscarmel.org. » New play area in Clay Terrace – Clay Terrace unveiled a new outdoor play area on April 22. The play area is open to the public. » Carmel climbs to no. 2 – After a victory over Lawrence North, the Carmel High School boys volleyball team moved to second in the Indiana Boys Volleyball Coaches Association’s most recent state rankings, just behind Cathedral High School. » Chinese Art Library Fundraiser – The Carmel Clay Public Library will host a Spring Chinese Art Exhibition May 1 – 12, but you can get a sneak peek at the exhibit during a wine and cheese fundraiser this Friday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Program Room. For more information, call 814-3905. » HCLA hires new director – The Hamilton County Leadership Academy announced the hiring of Westfield’s Jill Doyle for the position of HCLA executive director. Doyle replaces Kristi Williams, who served as HCLA’s executive director for seven years.

mentally as a single mom. But it’s reassuring to know that should the poo hit the fan, I could manage. I now know a Mikida from a piñata and can wield a trim brush so accurately that I don’t require painter’s tape. I’m no longer intimated by strange guys in utility belts and can easily discuss the benefits of pea gravel in a crawlspace. Combined with my previous man-knowledge of college basketball, fantasy football and Fat Tire beer, and the amazing skills that females acquire upon giving birth, I’m almost the perfect woman! All I need now is a boob job and a penchant for Fox news. Kidding, of course; the perfect woman doesn’t watch the news! Am I right? The point is, I have gained a tremendous amount of self-confidence as a result of this real-estate journey. And I would have never learned so much about man stuff if I hadn’t been forced to just handle it on my own. So I encourage you to take some interest in the tasks your guy normally does and maybe try tackling some of these yourself. You can do it! Remember, it’s easier for women to do man things then it is for men to do woman things. Case in point: mowing the lawn and breastfeeding. Plus, we’re smarter and prettier and can multi-task their hairy butts off. Wow. Where did that come from? This article has clearly taken a turn for the worse, so I’ll wrap it up with this: Women are much stronger than we give ourselves credit for. Sometimes, all it takes to remind us of this is a little fun with power tools. Come on, ladies. Let me hear you roar! Peace out.

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

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Carmel honored by magazine Current in Carmel The City of Carmel was named 2010 Owner of the Year by Midwest Construction magazine. The annual designation recognizes an owner’s excellence in the Midwest, and criteria included volume of work, commitment to community need, innovation and vision, sustainability program and reputation within the industry. Carmel was selected as a result of nominations from readers of the magazine. The magazine highlighted numerous accomplishments including Carmel’s investment in rebuilding an existing network of recently incorporated county roads into fully functional

parkways complete with new curb and gutter streets, underground storm sewer systems, and roundabout intersections. It also mentioned that with each road reconstruction project, the city has gone to great lengths to make it “fit” within the natural environment. The release also referred to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission’s redevelopment of the core of the city and the accomplishments made by using public-private partnerships. The magazine described Carmel as a progressive city in which designers and contractors understand that a high-level quality of work is expected and new and innovative devices are constantly studied and used.

Road closes to begin path installation Current in Carmel Auman Drive West closed at 126th Street last Thursday to begin clearing and grading for phase one of a multi-use path installation project. The multi-use path will be constructed on the south side of 126th Street and when complete, will provide a continuous walking path from the Mohawk Hills apartment complex to Range Line Road. Path completion is scheduled for this fall. The road closure will also relieve congestion along 126th Street during construction of interchanges along Keystone Parkway. The City is

working with adjacent property owners to select landscaping to replace trees removed during the project. The multi-use path installation will also improve line of sight to allow for the permanent removal of the stop signs on 126th Street at Auman Drive West. Permanent removal of the stop signs will be discussed in a future meeting of the Carmel City Council. Phase two of the project will extend sidewalk and drainage improvements south along Oswego Road and west along Napanee, also connecting with Range Line Road. City engineers have met with area neighbors to brief them on the project and its estimated timeline.

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i love you mommy You Deserve It Mom! Thanks Mom!My mom is the BEST! By Aaron Cummins Current in Carmel The Total Mom Rejuvenation Contest has 12 entries with votes coming in heavily now that the contest is fully underway. “The moms appear to come from widely diverse backgrounds, having in common the appreciation of family and friends for their selflessness.” said Andréa Bradley-Stutz, one of the owners and director of Ology. “Entries have come in from the husband of the mom on more than one occasion, and these are touching in their appreciation.” Bradely-Stutz said. “The husbands seem to want to offer public appreciation for all that these moms do for their families, and admit they don’t say it often enough.” “We have a few entries from the children of moms, and these are quite cute. One in particular is a wonderful ‘letter of thanks’ to a mom from her son for sacrificing so much of her time to drive him to his various activities.” Bradley-Stutz said. Entries for the contest are being collected through April 27, and the winner will be decided by an online vote. Below are some

“In my mind, my mom is a real hero to me and the rest of our family. And I just wanted to say thanks for everything,” said Alex, in an entry for his mother, Angela. “I was once able to give her nice things on her birthday or Mother’s Day, but in order to live within our forced new budget, things like this are no longer within our affordability, said Sam, in an entry for his wife, Pam. “With two parents such as your wife and yourself as role models, your two daughters are blessed. Heidi has my vote, and if a Spa Day contest included a ‘husband & wife’ day, you both would have my vote!” said Sharon, for her friend Corey’s wife, Heidi. “My mom never does anything for herself. She feels guilty if she buys nail polish, goes out to eat, or even if she feels tired. She is now 59 years old and extraordinarily beautiful and fit, yet she does not see it. Angels deserved to be pampered, too!” said Brianne, for her mother, JoAnne. For more information about how to register, visit www.currentincarmel.com and click the ad on the right side of the main page.

spring.” As a wildlife biologist, my ears tune in to the early-morning music of the male cardinals and the noisy calls of Canadian geese preparing their nesting areas. But of all the other glorious spring signs, one of the most spectacular is the blooming of the local redbud trees. The first place I see them is the stretch on U.S. 31 on the west side of the highway, just south of the Carmel St Vincent Hospital. In the morning rush hour, the sun illuminates this magnificent spring spectacle. This event is predictable, as it happens every year, and it’s hard to see any changes. But there has been a change, a big change. Have you noticed? Let’s take a brief look at the forestry history of U.S. 31. During the 1960s and ‘70s, it was a boom time for the construction of highways and a new interstate system. On the average, one mile of interstate requires the use of 18 acres of land. Soon, some people began to look at the impact of all this removal of forestry, fish and wildlife habitat. The question was raised: Can we use some of this land for other benefits without interfering with traffic? With this concern, biologists with the Division of Fish and Wildlife began working with the Department of Transportation to see if they

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could create new wildlife habitat on the fringes of the highway property. Through their cooperative effort, they came up with a plan to plant more than 1 million trees. Today, you can see the results of these beneficial wildlife habitat programs, including an example right here in Carmel. Over time, though, many sections of these trees have been removed or thinned. There have not been inventories to determine how many of these wildlife corridors remain, but we in Carmel have seen some of our highway trees disappear. For instance, in the recent past we have seen the removal and thinning of trees in the very section of U.S. 31 seen in the included picture. What we have left are “remnant redbuds.” Let’s protect the ones that remain! Gary Doxtater is a retired Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife director, and he was recently appointed to the Carmel Urban Forestry Committee.

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Three Carmel ‘superheroes’ inspire a community COMMENTARY By Jeff Worrell The story of three heroes I wrote about in my column a few weeks ago has taken on a life of its own. The trio, which I referred to as heroes, shall remain nameless for this edition of Current in Carmel. They do not seek the spotlight and are frankly embarrassed by the attention. But anonymity does not diminish the fact their leadership had led to an avalanche of goodness from you, our readers. As you may or may not remember, the threesome decided to so something about the learning environment at IPS School 19. Nothing against the kids, staff or physical plant itself, but the poverty level at IPS 19 is extremely high. The support of parents is not the same as it is in Carmel, and the teachers struggle with extra challenges. As is so often the case in Carmel, once the word was out about the project, people started stepping forward to offer assistance. According to anonymous Sue, they received a large number of phone calls immediately offering school supplies, help with the carnival (hot dogs and buns fully donated) and reading assistance. Stephanie Marshall is one of those early callers. She contacted anonymous Mary and went right to work gathering items on the teacher’s supply dream list. Now there is a collection box at the Simply Sweet Shoppe on Range Line

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DISPATCHES » Deadline extended – The registration deadline for the CarmelFest Has Talent vocal competition has been extended to April 30. Registration is open to nonprofessional Indiana vocalists in three age categories: ages 12 and under, 13-17, 18 and older. A non refundable $25.00 fee is requested at the time of the application. Eligibility rules, registration forms and event details are available at www. CarmelfestHasTalent.com.

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Temporary art gallery will be geared towards new collectors By Brandie Bohney Current in Carmel This summer, a new art gallery will open in Carmel’s Arts & Design District, at least temporarily. Garvey Simon Art Access has leased the space at 27 E. Main Street to display two exhibitions of art. The first, featuring the work of James B. Moore, a contemporary still life painter, will run from June 15 through July 3; the second will showcase the work of Tara Donovan and Ingrid Calame and will begin July 8. Elizabeth Garvey and Catherine Simon are sisters who were raised in Indianapolis and now live on opposite coasts. Earlier this year, they decided to start Garvey Simon Art Access as a way to make art more accessible and less intimidating to the average buyer. Garvey has an extensive background in art, and Simon is a young collector of art, so their perspectives blend well. “I’ve been an art dealer in New York for twenty years,” Garvey said. “I’ve met with so many people [who visit a gallery] ... and they feel very alone and disconnected from the art

about it, who the artist is,” she said Garvey Smith Art Access also has a Facebook page dedicated to answering questions about art, and Garvey adds that anyone thinking his or her question might be too ridiculous for Facebook can email it to her directly. “We want to establish a broad FAQ component on our website where people can go,” she said. “We’re a source for people to buy art, but we’re also a source for people to really become educated about art.” The exhibits Garvey Smith intend to Gravey Simon bring to Carmel this summer are a type because there is no one that usually facilitates of experiment to test the waters in this area for a any kind of dialogue between the visitor and the possible permanent gallery. artwork.” “I love the Carmel Arts & Design District,” Garvey hopes to alleviate that disconnection Garvey said. “So we thought we’d come out this by exhibiting art in comfortable spaces rather summer, see what happens, and kind of let it go than stuffy ones and by making either herself or from there.” the artist available for questions and educational To contact Garvey with an art question, presentations. check out Garvey Simon Art Access on “We’re trying to have events ... that really Facebook or email her directly at liz@gsartaceducate people who are interested in what cess.com. they’re looking at: how it’s made, what’s special

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COMMENTARY By Chef Michael Vlasich Last June, I wrote a column about the basic history of popcorn. The recipe that accompanied the article – for popcorn salad – was among the most well-received I have printed. Since that time, the recipe has lived in infamy. When we recently put it on an open-faced crab cake sandwich at Circle City Bar & Grille, (one of my restaurants at the Marriott downtown), it received the same results: love and infatuation. With that, a few people suggested I do a second article on popcorn and publish the recipe again. So, here are some more popcorn facts. Corn was first discovered in the highlands of Mexico more than 7,000 years ago. One of the first recorded uses was that of popping. By the first century BC, it was a staple crop of most Native American Indians. They used two methods: popping whole on the cob, or heating sand and then stirring in kernels, which popped them. Once popcorn caught on in the new American culture, it became a household favorite. By the mid 1800s, boys and men were selling popcorn in the streets. In the beginning, you could buy a ball of popcorn for a penny or a bag of popped corn for 5 cents. For home use you could buy a home popping machine for 8 cents and get a 25-pound bag of kernels for 5 cents. The first known cook to feature popcorn was in 1846. For the 100-year period afterward, it was the favorite snack of America, both salty and sweet. There are two basic types of kernels used: the “snowflake,” which is the larger kernel used in theaters and ball parks, and the “mushroom” which is smaller and used for candies and snacks. Another interesting little known fact: The first food deliberately cooked in a microwave oven was popcorn, in 1946 by Dr. Percy Spencer. He was testing a new vacuum tube for the Raytheon Corporation when he noticed a chocolate candy bar in his pocket had melted. Curiously, he proceeded to place popcorn kernels in it to see what would happen, and pop went the corn. He next tried an egg, which exploded everywhere however, this made him realize there was something to the new magnetron, and so he continued to develop it. As it turned out, he invented the microwave

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THEATRE Hello, Dolly!

Through May 2, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents the famous matchmaking musical “Hello, Dolly!,” the winner 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.

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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.

Little Shop of Horrors

University High School will present the musical "Little Shop of Horrors" on April 29, 30 and May 1 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and are available at the door. For information contact Nancy Webster at 733-4475, ext. 102.

Always…Patsy Cline

The life, friendships and music of legendary country singer Patsy Cline are celebrated as Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents a new show to its stage this season. “Always… Patsy Cline” opens for the first time at Beef & Boards on May 6, continuing through June 6. For ticket information, call 872-9664.

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The following musical acts will be playing live at Mickey¹s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian St., Carmel. For more information, call 573-9746: April 30 – Peace Train & the Flower Power Brass May 1 – Alan Kaye & The Toons May 7 – KJ & The Jester Kings May 8 – The Late Show May 14 – The Good Seed May 15 – Twisted Gold

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 29 – The Travelers April 30 – Greta Speaks May 1 – Daniel Joseph Band May 6 – Moe Z & The Bizness May 7 – The Bishops May 8 – Jester Kings

Noblesville Moose Lodge

The following musical act will be playing live at 9 p.m. at the Noblesville Moose Lodge, 950 Field Drive, Noblesville. Membership not required. For more information, call (317) 773-9916. May 1 – Time Machine.

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The Carmel American Legion will host a performance by The Second Wind Trio this Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to midnight at 825 W. Main St. Come and dance to covers from the '60s to today. All are welcome, and there is no charge for the event. For details, call 846-0001.

Pure Prine

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announced the World Premiere of “Pure Prine: The Music of John Prine.” This musical presentation will be on the Phoenix Mainstage for seven performances: May 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16. Tickets for all performances are $20. Show times are Thursdays at 7:00 pm; Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 8:00 pm. and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Visit www.phoenixtheatre.org for details.

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On Chesil Beach Edward Mayhew and the former Florence Ponting are ensconced in their honeymoon suite at the Georgian Inn on Chesil Beach on the Dorset coast of England. Their wedding in Oxford had been quite adequate; the reception pleasant enough, and the weather only a little inclement. Both husband and wife are well-educated – Florence as a concert violinist and Edward as a history major. They are deeply in love, but unfortunately are totally inexperienced in the art of physical intimacy. Dinner is over; the four-poster bed beckons from the other room; the time has come. Ian McEwan explores a very poignant relationship between two beautiful, sincere and inexperienced people. How do pride, a repressive upbringing, a desire to please, expectations and abject fear interact to strengthen or destroy a union? In a series of flashbacks, the reader learns about the lovers’ lives before and after this turning point. Lives are changed by words said or unsaid and paths taken or not. The repression of one’s feelings has far-reaching and life-altering consequences. Reviewed by Karen Smith CCPL Reference Librarian and lightly golden. Remove and lightly sprinkle with chili powder. Set aside. Combine crab, onion, peppers, lime juice, olive oil, pepper and ¼ cup cilantro. Lightly mix, but don’t break up the crab too much. Separate crab mixture into six even portions and set on top of tortillas. Sprinkle each tostada with cotija cheese and remaining cilantro.

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There’s more to a day than emptying your inbox COMMENTARY By David Cain It’s 11 p.m., and I relax in front of the television to enjoy a mindless 30 minutes before calling it a day. My sleep-inducing glass of wine is half full, but my e-mail inbox is empty. An empty inbox gives me great satisfaction and always feels like a cause for celebration. I recently noticed my e-mail inbox had been conspiring with my cell phone to plan my day. It seems like it has become routine that my day’s schedule changes priority based on what’s delivered in my inbox. I never know what’s coming until it shows up in the inbox. That derailing technology is in cahoots with the phone to ensure my day is always focused on firefighting. Each day ends with an empty inbox, but throughout the day how my schedule was prioritized might not have been the best use of my time. To make advancements, a certain portion of your time has to be devoted to the bigger picture, to your vision. It’s always been apparent that successful people make the time to look at the bigger picture rather than waiting for that

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Welcome to Carmel Fest 2010, “The Greatest Festival in Indiana.” For more than 20 years, the Carmel commu nity, and folks from neighbor ing communities, have come together to celebrate our na tional and local heritage. This year we will do so on Sunday, July 4 and Monday, July 5. With CarmelFest’s twoday festival, the Independence Day Parade, the Fireworks Display, CarmelFest Has Talent vocal competition, the Freedom Ball and the Car melFest Freedom Run, you will see and feel the spirit of community surging through out the event. Our goal is to help preserve those treasured traditions and the unique sense of American community that have made our nation so great. CarmelFest is the larg est single gathering each year of the entire Carmel commu nity and its neighbors, and we are determined to keep it an enriching experience. The CarmelFest celebra tion will offer two great days of fun, music, excitement and entertainment for families,

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Taking all the pain out of cracking an egg COMMENTARY By Dick Wolfsie I’m inherently lazy, so if there’s something on the market that can make my life a little easier, you can count on me to try it. That’s why my interest was piqued the other day when I saw on Amazon.com the EZ Cracker, a nifty little mechanism that (the manufacturer claims) takes all the work and mess out of cracking eggs. In the past, I’ve always had a pretty good relationship with eggs. I’m an over-easy kind of guy, and as a kid, I really kicked butt on Easter morning. But now I was starting to worry. According to the Web site, breaking raw eggs on the sides of bowls and countertops has had some tragic consequences. But for a mere $17.95, you get a product that guarantees you will never find eggshells in your food again. Here’s how it works: You simply place the egg in this hand-held appliance and squeeze the handles. Before you know it, it has sliced the egg cleanly in half and deposited the liquid contents in a bowl, yolk intact. I’ll wait while you grab your credit card. The ad also says it will take all the drudgery out of making meals. With Mother’s Day coming up, you men out there should give

this gift idea some serious consideration. Isn’t your wife just a little bit tired of chocolates and gift massage certificates? Here’s the best part: There is also a tiny spindle attached to this kitchen tool that you can insert into the raw egg, and through some kind of witchcraft, the egg can be scrambled while it is still in the shell. Why is the iPad getting all the good PR? The Web site listed testimonials from recent customers, real people whose lives of eggcracking despair had led them to this once-ina-lifetime purchasing opportunity. Some of the buyers were pleased, but many were carping about how the razor blade in the device meant it couldn’t double as a toy for their toddlers. I’m not a child psychologist, but Tickle Me Elmo sounds like a lot more fun to me. One disgruntled woman wrote, “A huge waste of money … poorly designed … it just mangles the egg. The edge is dangerous. I’m throwing it in the trash.” I guess you can’t please everyone. I wonder if she’s happy with her Toyota. Here’s another complaint: “I would love to give this five stars,

but I find that it doesn’t work with free-roaming eggs.” I’m no expert, but I think the eggs have to be stationary in order for the thing to operate properly. One customer said the EZ Cracker was “OK,” but that she probably wouldn’t order another one. Was she thinking of putting one in the extra bedroom? For marketing purposes, Amazon.com wants you to know about other products that were purchased by the same people who bought the EZ Cracker. Many opted for the $5.99 Egg Yolky, the state-of-the art way to divide the yellow from the white in order to make cholesterol-free dishes. I’m thinking that people too lazy to crack their own eggs are not real interested in a healthy diet. There were other purchase options for egg lovers including a round wire thingamajig that cuts the top off of soft-boiled eggs. One husband was angry his wife left it out where the kids could find it because he thought it was her IUD. I wish I were making this up. I’m going to just stick to the old standard methods of food prep. What would eggs Benedict be without a little crunch?

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My years of hard work finally pay off IN VOGUE Consignment Boutique COMMENTARY By Mike Redmond Forgive me if I seem a little giddy. I can’t help it. Something really gid-inducing happened. My wisteria bloomed. I know what you’re thinking: “This man is easily amused.” Either that or, “Of course it bloomed, you moron, it’s spring and that’s what flowers do in the spring – they bloom.” Well, it’s not quite that simple. Let’s start with the plant. Wisteria, which many mistakenly believe was named for Owen Wister, author of “The Virginian,” is a flowering vine that actually comes from the same plant family as peas. The flower stems flow down from the vine in a sort of cone-shaped cascade of sweet-smelling blossoms. The vine can grow to enormous lengths and will, over time, develop a tough, woody trunk. Meanwhile, the green shoots grow extremely fast and have been known to pull down trellises, engulf small animals and camouflage entire neighborhoods. What it does not do readily is bloom. At least, mine doesn’t. I’m beginning to think the name,= wisteria is actually from a Latin word that means, “I’ll bloom when I’m good and ready and not a second before.”

I’ve lived here 12 years. In all those years, I have seen this plant bloom once, and that’s now. And before you begin carpet-bombing me with gardening tips (not that I don’t appreciate them) let me tell you I have followed every wisteria tip I could find. I have trimmed it back severely in July and again in February. I have severed some of the roots. I have fed it all the appropriate fertilizers. I even removed a trashy silver maple that was blocking the sunlight (and, coincidentally, threatening to fall on the house). I have done everything short of burying a white chicken at midnight, under a full moon, while chanting “Farley Farley Farley” and dancing the Charleston. Nothing. I would explain my plight to fellow wisteria owners. I use the word “owners” instead of “lovers” because I found quite a few whose frustration dwarfed my own. Generally, this was because they had once known the delight of a blooming wisteria and now hoped in vain for a return engagement. At least I had the advantage of never seeing mine in bloom. You can’t miss what you haven’t known. Usually, they suggested all the things I mentioned above, including the one about burying

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COMMENTARY By Randy Sorrell Established Hamilton County neighborhoods are beginning to experience maturing issues that echo old-world Meridian Kessler. Once-wimpish shade trees have suddenly developed dense, inviting canopies. They may look fantastic, but they can result in weak lawns or difficult planting environments.

color intrigue and showy white spiky flowers. These are both strong performers, just like hellebore, considered one of the aristocrats of spring, and ligularia, a meaty sort of summer shade lover with a yellow rocket flower exploding from the top and a purple under-leaf. For texture and intrigue, sprinkle in native sedges or grasses. We’ve had great success with blue sedge carex and my favorite, northern sea oats. Spots of purple ajuga, generous waves of pachysandra and crevices filled with vinca are absolutely plants to include.

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QUESTION: Why are all the trees and shrubs flowering at the same time this year? ANSWER: The heat spell a few weeks ago fooled many of the late-spring and earlysummer plants into flowering now, causing a magnificent show. Lilacs and crabapples that often bloom in May and June are already showing off.

try going native with woodlands, which we will review next article. Nothing finishes a once-forgotten shade garden like partially buried sandstone boulders “growing” from the earth’s crusty surface and a dusty pea gravel path wondering to a cozy nook where an old iron bench waits or great grandma’s wooden swing lustfully hangs from a mammoth oak limb. That’s how you create a shade garden to remember, and that’s how we create destinations, memories and springs that we never want to end.

Intriguing shade-loving shrubs are forsythia planted on the edge to absorb a little sun, sweetspire, and oak leaf hydrangea (5’x5’) for their huge white pinnacle flowers produced in the summer that persist through their spectacular burgundy fall foliage. If you want to go wild,

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