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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution. Section 4. The Supreme Court shall have no original jurisdiction except in admission to the practice of law; discipline or disbarment of those admitted; the unauthorized practice of law; discipline, removal and retirement of justices and judges; supervision of the exercise of jurisdiction by the other courts of the State; and issuance of writs necessary or appropriate in aid of its jurisdiction. The Supreme Court shall exercise appellate jurisdiction under such terms

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Death of bin Laden may signal birth of new era

Big task ahead for Brainard with council This much we know: Mayor Jim Brainard, fairly romped to a primary election victory against challengers John Accetturo and Marnin Spigelman. This much we suspect: There will be some rough sledding once the incumbent enters his historic fifth term on Jan. 1. He did not get the city council composition he wanted and for which he campaigned. Still, we congratulate the victors: Rick Sharp (Northwest District), Carol Schleif (Southwest), Eric Seidensticker (Central), Luci Snyder (Southeast), Sue Finkam (Northeast) and Ron Carter and Kevin “Woody” Rider (both at-large). Assuming each wins his or her general-election race in November, we’re looking at anything but a rubber-stamp council. There is a lot to be said about independent thinking; it is how those thoughts get communicated that will matter. Constructive, productive debate is healthy. We hope that will be the case. … One final thought on the primary: The postcard Accetturo sent out, the one depicting Brainard as a “criminal” alongside Saddam Hussein and other miscreants from recent history, was neither clever nor humorous. It was shocking and hurtful - and it was a wholly unnecessary sucker punch. We expected better from the candidate. ••• We commend President Barack Obama for having the guts to issue the order to take out Osama bin Laden. The precision with which the Navy SEALs carried out the mission – even after the mechanical failure of one of the Blackhawk helicopters – was the result of diligent training a lot of cooperation from

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg various sectors. With what we assume to be intelligence data from bin Laden’s compound in hand, we’re hopeful that additional terrorist strikes on our homeland and interests at the very least will be diminished. We disagree, however, with his administration’s decision to not release the image(s) of the fallen terrorist. ••• Out of work? Need a great-paying job and don’t mind relocation? We’re here to help, courtesy of syndicated columnist Chuck Shepherd. In his News of the Weird post, he notes that the following government jobs are available: Facebook manager for the Department of the Interior ($115,000), Pentagon mail-room clerk and intern for Housing Finance Agency ($48,000) and manager of equal-opportunity employment programs at the Department of Transportation ($180,000) and with the Peace Corps ($155,000). Change? You bet. Keep swelling the government on our backs (and wallets). That’s change. When will American voters show up at the polls and demand REAL change?

COMMENTARY By Jordan Fischer Dear readers, You may notice I’m not your regular, feisty red-headed managing editor. Margaret has left the building, so to speak – off to chase down new challenges in the wild blue yonder. While we search for a replacement to do the more-than-admirable job Margaret did managing Current in Carmel, Current in Westfield and the Carmel Business Leader, I’ll be your interim managing editor. In the meantime, make sure your seatbelt is properly fastened, keep your arms and legs inside the cart at all times, and we’ll get through this just fine. ••• In my six years of reporting, I’ve interviewed a number of servicemen and women, and their loved ones, both in joy at their return and in sorrow at their sacrifice. I didn’t know exactly how to start this week’s column, except to tip my hat to them. For 10 years Osama bin Laden has been the face of fear and violence, and America’s top military priority, period. Now that this part of the mission has been completed, they deserve at least a breath of relief and triumph before continuing their work. It occurred to me as I was watching President Obama deliver the news that bin Laden was dead, that my younger sister, now 17, may not even remember a time before the specter of al Qaeda appeared over our skies. That’s strange to think about, considering how forcefully bin Laden as a figurehead thrust terrorism, and the

Middle East it seems so inextricably linked with, into American and international headlines. Between the end of the Gulf War (and I have only the vaguest recollections of this) and the terrorist attack of 9/11, what I remember of Middle East coverage stayed almost strictly within the conflict between U.S. ally Israel and Palestine. In the wake of bin Laden’s death, there have already been calls to “bring our boys home.” And that should always be the goal. What we can’t overlook, however, is how transformative U.S. and international presence in the Middle East has been. Nothing points to this more than the recent wave of pro-democracy movements in the so-called “Arab Spring.” People of Egypt, Yemen, Syria, and across the region have found the courage to stand up to decades-old regimes of corruption and oppression. One can only assume that what has made this point in history different is that now, finally, the world is paying attention to what happens to them. What the U.S. presence in the Middle East will be in 10 years is hard to predict. That our presence still exists, however, is what matters. Without the eyes of the world on areas where tyranny and terrorism have previously thrived, it will be all to easy for them to slip back into the shadows that birthed a bin Laden. Jordan Fischer is the managing editor of Current in Carmel. You may e-mail him at jordan@ youarecurrent.com

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likewise participated. When it was pointed out that the respective grandfathers fought on opposing sides in the same theater, the two friends, puzzled by the circumstance, simply asked why. I responded that they both were men committed to their countries and their beliefs – more alike than not. The answer sufficed and we moved forward happily. Would these men be friends as their grandchildren now are decades later? I certainly imagine so. In learning more about the extended family of the young man our care, I believe them to be fine people – patriotic, thoughtful and hard-working – much like I knew my father-in-law to be. Yet perspective kept these men so much the same so far apart. How do we consider the relative value of our dogmas without losing our ethical way? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

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DISPATCHES » Book signing – The Barnes & Noble Carmel Store, located at 14709 U.S. 31 N., will be hosting a book signing and discussion on May 15 with New York Times bestselling author Charlain Harris. Harris is the author of Dead in the Family, upon which the HBO series True Blood was based. She is touring on her new book, Dead Reckoning. The book signing will begin at 3 p.m. » Food drive – In conjunction with the United Way of Central Indiana, the National Association of Letter Carriers will be holding the NACL Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive from Saturday, May 14, until Wednesday, May 18. Simply leave canned goods and other non-perishable food items, including baby and pet food, by your mail box for your mail carrier to deliver to food pantries. If your donation is not picked up, contact the local post office. For more information, visit helpstampouthunger.com and facebook. com/StampOutHunger. » Artists displayed – The Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary in Zionsville will feature works of art from 10 members of the Hamilton County Artists Association during the month of May. An artists’ reception is scheduled for May 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Artists in the show include: Sondra Cromwell (oil landscapes/Plein Air); Roseanne Crowell (pastel, watercolor and oil portraits and nature); Bob Daughterty (photography “pix art”); and Michael Janosky (oil landscapes). For more information about the art series or the artists’ reception, contact Jennifer Nelson Williams at 317-873-4776 or email her at jennifer@arnmortuary.com. » Dance showcase – The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present a showcase of dance on May 7, at 2 & 7 p.m. at 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel. Students from the Academy of GHDT will present dances in a variety of forms including classical ballet, pointe, modern dance, Bollywood and Broadway jazz, Kathak (classical dance of India) and Scottish Highland dance. Admission for the event is free.

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Facing relationship conflicts head on COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson My husband and I rarely fight. I’m a pacifist by nature (the proud daughter of a 1960s Peace Corps volunteer!) and usually avoid all forms of confrontation. But last week we had a doozy, and it reminded me that sometimes a good oldfashioned argument is the only way to hash it out so that you can reconnect with your spouse. Doo had been away on business for a couple of days. He’d returned just late enough on Wednesday that I couldn’t really catch up with him before bed, and then I didn’t see him again until after work on Thursday. Once kids were home from soccer, we finally had a chance to sit down on the couch and say hello. And by “say hello” I mean pretend we were teenagers and make-out. Nothing R-rated, of course, as all of our kids were in various other rooms of the house. In fact, after maybe two minutes, our 12year old effectively ended our party with “Moom! I’m standing right here! And you told me you would help me with math.” Boo! A nonverbal agreement to recommence said interrupted activities transpired between Doo and I as I got up to fulfill my homework duties. I spent about 10 minutes going over combinations and other confusing probability problems with my son, then nodded to Doo that we were about finished. But just as I stood, our firstgrader appeared and asked for help with read-

ing. She had only 20 minutes until her bedtime, so naturally, I sat right back down and started in with “Lizzie’s Stage Fright.” Doo appeared unhappy by this decision, but I ignored him. It was only going to take five minutes to work through the story and questions.

about his attitude this time just honked me off. And I told him so, in no uncertain terms. “You’re just mad because you feel like I chose the kids over you, and you’re overreacting because you didn’t get your way.” “Do you not know me at all?” he retaliated as he headed upstairs to get his fleece jacket. “I’m not going to have this fight with you again!” I followed him, determined not to let him steamroll me into guilt. We never yelled or screamed at each other, and no objects were thrown, but we had a seriously heated “discussion” over wants and needs and our nonexistent telepathic powers, and finally, the importance of accepting responsibility for each of our parts in contributing to tiffs that stem from miscommunication. Afterwards, I felt validated, and my husband felt loved. And the best part? Doo kind of digs it when I get all mad and sassy. So we were able to have our alone time after all! Turns out, conflict isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially when it’s handled in a healthy and respectful manner. You can clear the air and then enjoy making up. Peace out.

I went in search of Doo, ready to finally have some time alone, and found him in the laundry room putting on sneakers. “I’m going to Lowe’s” he sulked. “I’m not in the mood anymore.” When we were done (like a turkey), I went in search of Doo, ready to finally have some time alone, and found him in the laundry room putting on sneakers. “I’m going to Lowe’s” he sulked. “I’m not in the mood anymore.” Now, under normal circumstances, I would have fired back a “fine” and stomped off to our room to silently cuss him out and let him handle the bedtime routine by himself as punishment. Then I’d ignore Doo for about 18 hours and finally send him an apologetic email, accepting blame for the entire “incident,” even though I’d know it wasn’t entirely my fault. Anything to ensure harmony. But something

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The Amber Kriech effect COMMENTARY By Jeff Worrell I was unprepared when CHS Vice-Principal Amy Skeens-Benton started telling me about the amazing sophomore. She could have prepared me better. Our conversation should have been prefaced with a serious warning. You are about to be exposed to the Amber Kriech Effect. Once revealed, you will become extremely hopeful, remarkably encouraged, totally impressed and most of all, grateful. Amber is an impressive young lady. At just 16 years old, she has already accomplished more than enough to fill the next Current in Carmel cover to cover. When most girls her age would be overwhelmed tackling one major project, Amber tends to finish one and then look for an even greater challenge. Maybe something happened during the open heart surgery that now makes her an official â&#x20AC;&#x153;Riley Kid.â&#x20AC;? Maybe her birth Mom that passed away so unexpectedly when Amber was just a toddler has a guiding hand in Amberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind and loving spirit. Or perhaps parents Ken and Sharon Kriech just know how to raise the perfect daughter. No matter what, Amber can take full credit for all that she is and all that she does to help her fellow man. Her most recent undertaking in a long list of accomplishments, involved Outreach, Inc. This is a shelter for at risk, homeless youth. She decided an unused attic space would make the perfect spot for a Spiritual Life Center. She

organized the entire project including construction, volunteers, fund-raising and managing adults. She called the project â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hope for Homeless Youth.â&#x20AC;? She was able to get 43 volunteers motivated and 41 donors to let loose with cash and materials. As a matter of fact, Mrs. SkeensBenton remembered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amber told me she was excited to go to homecoming, but on that very day, someone donated a window for her project and that was even better.â&#x20AC;? Amber estimates that over 600 youth will be impacted by the Spiritual Life Center at Outreach, Inc. The Center now includes a chapel, a small library and private space to meet with counselors or just to contemplate. Amberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project has just been approved as a Girl Scout Gold Award and she will receive the highest distinction bestowed on Girl Scouts at a ceremony on June 11th. Amber is just a sophomore and I am confident we will be hearing much more about her in the years to come. To learn more about her philanthropy and become as inspired as the youth she is helping, logon to http://www. dosomething.org/project/hope-homeless-youth or http://www.wix.com/goodheartgoodworks/ website. You will be glad you did.

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New prosecutor and sheriff Lee Buckingham and Mark Bowen work to keep the county safe – despite a reduced budget

By Kevin Kane Current in Carmel This time last year, Hamilton County Prosecutor Lee Buckingham and Sheriff Mark Bowen were working hard to win the support of Hamilton County voters. Now, having spent a little more than 100 days in office, the two are working to tackle much bigger challenges. With a decrease in incoming tax revenue last year, Hamilton County was forced to cut more than $1.2 million from its 2011 budget, and funding for the sheriff’s department and prosecutor’s office were not immune to these reductions. Both Bowen and Buckingham said the county is still among the safest in the state, but maintaining that level of safety isn’t easy. In one of the fastest-growing counties in Indiana, this duo is expected to maintain that level of safety while serving more residents with smaller budgets and staffs. “We’ve both been told that we took our positions at the worst time,” Buckingham said. Despite the bad timing, the two men said their respective transitions into their new positions have been fairly smooth, primarily because both served alongside their predecessors for many years. Buckingham, a Fishers resident, worked as deputy prosecuting attorney for nearly 16 years and Bowen, also a Fishers resident,

a different approach “If we continue to have to suffer more and more decreases in our budget, we may have to look at how we deal with low-level offenses,” Lee Buckingham said. He and Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen said they have not taken this approach yet, but they have made other changes to conserve resources. For example, they may choose not to pursue extradition of a low-level criminal who does not pose a threat to the public. This, Bowen said, saves money and keeps officers here, instead of on the road. Additionally, they may expedite lesser cases if a defendant has certain health issues, reducing the financial burden of the person’s medical care on taxpayers.

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most recently worked as chief deputy assistant to former sheriff Doug Carter and has worked for department for nearly 20 years. That familiarity has helped the two identify inefficiencies and make changes allowing them to get the biggest bang out their dwindling bucks. The keys to maintaining a high level of public safety in this economic climate, the two said, is increased efficiency and proactive efforts intended to reduce crime. “We have a certain caliber of service we want to provide to the community but when budgets are limited it makes that more difficult,” Bowen said. “We have to be more creative in how we deal with things. A year or two ago we didn’t have to do that.” Some of the first changes made were with personnel. For example, Buckingham said late last year that the prosecutor’s office was facing a backload of cases. After taking office in January, he said he reorganized his existing staff members and has helped to correct that problem. Additionally, the two said they’ve worked to conserve their resources by combining purchasing and training efforts whenever possible. But increased efficiency doesn’t decrease their respective workloads, and both Buckingham and Bowen said they have staff members consistently working beyond their responsibilities, sometimes unpaid, to help get everything done. Because staff members cannot be added, however, the prosecutor and sheriff are looking for ways to be proactive in hopes of reducing crime. One way they’re doing this is by focusing on abusers of drugs and alcohol. “I’ve been telling people for years that, without drugs and alcohol, 85 to 90 percent of my cases would disappear,” Buckingham said. He added that, while cases involve crimes directly related to drugs and alcohol, many more occur because of a person’s use or dependence on these substances. To combat this, a drug court was recently established in the county. Buckingham said this helps treat some offenders’ drug and alcohol addictions rather than simply running them through the criminal justice system, and the hope is that they will be less likely to be repeat their mistakes. They’re also interested in making a similar impact on the county’s youths. Recently, various municipalities in the county have looked into

Hamilton County Prosecutor Lee Buckingham (left) and Sheriff Mark Bowen have been in office for just over 100 days. implementing Westfield’s new Youth Assistance Program in their communities, and Bowen and Buckingham said they would likely support using this program across the entire county. The program identifies at-risk children and others seemingly headed down the wrong path and uses mentors to help steer them back in the right direction before they enter the criminal justice system. A little more than a year old, YAP has been very successful in Westfield thus far, city officials say. Bowen said the pair’s first few months in office have been spent largely spent identifying inefficiencies and ways to address them. Soon, Bowen and Buckingham will implement more changes and create more programs as they look to keep the county safe with fewer resources. “We’re getting settled in and are just taking care of business,” Bowen said.

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Work of local artists on display Current in Carmel Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary will feature works of art from 10 members of the Hamilton County Artists Association throughout the month of May. The show is part of an art series established by Aaron Ruben Nelson to encourage area artists and extend their reach beyond their usual venues. “We are excited to be able to promote these wonderful, creative people and provide a space for their beautiful art work,” Jennifer Nelson Williams, president of Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, said in a release. The 10 local artists included in the exhibition will be: Sondra Cromwell (oil landscapes/

Plein Air), Roseanne Crowell (pastel, watercolor and oil portraits and nature); Bob Daughterty (photography “pix art”); Michael Janosky (oil landscapes); Lori Johnson (acrylics/impressionism); Larry Kasey(watercolor, oil, pastel, graphite landscapes, floral, seascapes and architecture); Anita Reimen (watercolor landscapes and water scenes);Eleanor Sparks (mixed media, graphite, watercolor, nature themes), and James Sparks (multiple mediums, watercolors, landscapes and portraits) and Kay Richards (watercolor florals and water scenes). Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary is at 11411 N. Michigan Road, Zionsville. For more information about the art series or the artists’ reception, call 873-4776.

County to host Zoeller’s golf event Current in Carmel The famous Wolf Challenge organized by professional golfer Fuzzy Zoeller is coming to Hamilton County this summer. The 15th annual Fuzzy Zoeller’s Wolf Challenge will include famed golfers Fuzzy Zoeller, Craig Stadler, Ben Crenshaw and Curtis Strange and will be held at Westfield’s Bridgewater Club August 12 through 15. The three-day golf event will include participant play on Friday and Saturday and the Wolf Challenge on Sunday. Par-

ticipant packages and tickets will be sold closer to the event. Zoeller’s Wolf Challenge, typically held in Speedway, has raised nearly $2 million for charity over the past 14 years and supports Fuzzy’s Charities for Kids. Last year’s recipients included Riley Children’s Foundation and March of Dimes. This year’s event will be open to the public and is expected to draw up to 10,000 visitors during the three-day period.

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Help is just a phone call away COMMENTARY By Joan Isaac If you want to enroll your child in a summer enrichment program, do you know your options? If your parent is elderly and needs transportation to a doctor’s appointment, does a service exist? If you can’t afford to buy groceries, would you know where to go? Tracking down answers to these questions IS just a phone call away. Anyone needing help can simply dial 2-1-1 to find out about resources from a trained Connect2Help Specialist. I’ve had numerous conversations with friends, community leaders and neighbors, and very few people know about this valuable resource. Connect2Help, a United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) agency, facilitates connections between people who need health and human services and those who provide them through a 24-hour referral line. The service is free and confidential. 2-1-1 services came to Indiana in February 2004. 2-1-1 specialists asses the caller’s situation, determine the possibilities for assistance, and explain community programs and how they work. More than a quarter of a million central Indiana residents called Connect2Help (2-1-1) in 2010 for help meeting basic needs. The easy-toremember number is invaluable in times of crisis, because it helps you quickly plug into what could otherwise be a very complicated system. Data from calls to Connect2Help show that 20 percent of Hamilton County callers reported at least one household member was unemployed. Housing, utility assistance and mental health/addictions were the most pressing needs. The service is also critical to agencies trying to help more and more people in these tough times. For most, it means they don’t have to dedicate already precious resources to creating and staffing their own telephone hotlines. To help first responders, schools, hospitals and social service agencies better serve their clients, United Way and Connect2Help partnered to publish a hard copy of the Hamilton County Rainbow BooK™ supplement in 2010. The 2011 edition was just released. In the past year, requests for directories by local first

responders have increased significantly. The directory is an essential tool for a community that is focused on improving everyone’s quality of life – especially in these tough economic times. The supplement was created with support from the Hamilton County Task Force and funded by Legacy Fund and Carmel Rotary. Free downloads of the 2011 Hamilton County Rainbow BooK™ supplement are available at www.connect2help. org. Not-for-profit organizations interested in having information included in the online directory should contact Joan Isaac at joan.isaac@uwci.org.

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Abolition history alive and well at Creekside Middle School By Jordan Fischer Current in Carmel Slavery may be dead in America, but that doesn’t mean Carmel Clay students have forgotten its impact, or the efforts of those who worked to stop it. As part of the social studies curriculum, eighth grade students at Creekside Middle School are learning about the Civil War and what abolitionists of the past did to end slavery. Those students are now applying those strategies to modern-day abolitionists’ efforts. Over 150 students have written letters to local and national politicians, celebrities, modern-day abolitionists, organizations, and businesses to help generate awareness of the issue. This curriculum is a project-based learning approach that promotes rigorous and relevant learning which is strongly encouraged in the Common Core Standards. “The students have done an excellent job preparing for the event and look forward to demonstrating their knowledge of the Civil War as well as generating community awareness of the issue of modern day slavery,” said Creekside social studies teacher, Brad Sever. Creekside students also put together an original public service announcement as part of the project. It can be viewed online at http://www.youtube.com/user/ CarmelClaySchools?feature=mhum.

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Hamilton County goes to the polls By Jordan Fischer Current in Carmel The May 3 primary marked the de facto election for many races in predominately Republican Hamilton County. Of the 165,000 registered voters in the county, 24,173 came out to vote Tuesday – representing a 14.62% voter turnout for what are typically low-turnout municipal elections. For poll workers, however, the chance to give back to their communities and country was worth the long hours. At the Carmel Meadows precinct, located at the Carmel Clay Public Library, a group of workers manned the polls with a smile and carton of cookies, joking that many of them had been there since “voting was invented.” “I feel like I’m paying back for what other people did for me,” said Clella Lewis. Eloise Bowers, sitting right next to her, agreed. “It’s a privilege, and we have a lot of fun,” Bowers said. “It’s a long day, but you see a lot of people, and I enjoy it,” said Rhonda Harper, a Fishers resident since 1971. Harper was working at the Delaware #20 precinct in the Fishers Train Station. Harper was joined by a team of other workers, included Joe Hillier, who has been working the polls for 18 years. Hillier was the Democrat judge for the precinct. “I enjoy the camaraderie,” he said, “and the opportunity to meet people I’ve known, or maybe haven’t met before.”

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Carmel Primary Election Recap By Jordan Fischer Current in Carmel With all seven town council seats up for grabs, and a hotly contested mayoral race, the May 3 primary was an election to watch. Here are the highlights: • Incumbent Mayor Jim Brainard earned 62% of the vote to defeat opponents John Accetturo and Marnin Spiegelman. With no filed Democrat opponents, this puts Brainard on track to become the first fifthterm mayor in Carmel’s history. • In the new Southwest District, Carol Schleif defeated opponent Paul Wonch with 60% of the vote. Along with the

After the polls closed at 6 p.m., candidates and officials converged upon the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center in Noblesville to watch precinct results roll in.

Northeast District, where challenger Sue Finkam defeated incumbent Joe Griffiths, the Southwest District is only one of two with a non-incumbent victor. • The remaining races went to incumbent candidates. Carmel Court Judge Brian Poindexter took 61% of the vote to earn re-election. At-large councilmen Ron Carter and Kevin “Woody” Rider defeated opponents Ron Houck and Wayne Wilson to remain in their seats. Council President and Vice President Eric Seidensticker and Luci Snyer, respectively, will both retain their seats, as will Northwest District Councilman Rick Sharp, who claimed victory by 50 votes.

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think about this: Do you really think I’m the only one who stops looking at the TV during the commercial and therefore didn’t see the super-exciting, so-called “moredinary” images that accompany the dialogue? I’m all for clever advertising, even if that means the occasional creation of a word for the specific purpose of memorable marketing. Who can forget the 1990 Volkswagon commercials? “Fahrvergnügen: It’s what makes a car a Volkswagen.” Granted, fahrvergnügen is the combination of two German words meaning “to drive” and “enjoyment,” but it created a campaign memorable enough to still be recognized two decades later. But here’s the thing: There’s clever, and there’s borderline moronic. While I’m certain Brighthouse believes the campaign falls into the former category, creating a non-word that means the exact opposite of what you are trying to communicate isn’t clever. Guess which category that leaves? That’s right: moreonic.

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GRAMMAR GURU By Brandie Bohney You may be aware I have some biases. I don’t like it when businesses intentionally misspell things in their name or advertising. I don’t like it when advertisements contain intentional or accidental grievous grammatical errors. It’s hard for me to shop at stores with “12 items or less” signs. Now I have another grammatically related bias. Brighthouse’s recent ad campaign has given me a reason other than my annual rate hike to want to change phone-cable-Internet providers. (On a side note, Brighthouse is my favorite phone-cable-internet provider currently available to me. It’s also the only one available to me.) The ads ask, “Why settle for ordinary when you can have moredinary?” Moredinary? Really? When I hear the non-word combination of more and ordinary, all I can think is more ordinary. Meaning even less out-of-the-ordinary than ordinary. Boring. Featureless. Uninteresting. Is that really what Brighthouse wants me to think about their services? That they’re even more ordinary than their competitors? Now before you jump all over my case explaining that that’s just not what they meant and how clever you think the ad campaign is,

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» Autism House – A team from the 20th class of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy will present “The Autism House: Visual Supports for the Home” from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at Conner Learning Center, 1700 E. Conner St. This is a resource for families who live with the daily challenges of autism. The open house will feature a living room, bedroom, dining room/homework area, kitchen, bathroom, and an outdoor area, all set up with visual supports to aid individuals on the autism spectrum as they go about their daily routines at home. Helpful information from a variety of sources will be available.

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CFI finds new identity as Youth Mentoring Initiative By Jordan Fischer Current in Carmel Nearly 60 mentors, students and supporters of Community First Initiative came out Friday night to celebrate the organization’s third anniversary, and for the unveiling of its new name: Youth Mentoring Initiative. “We’ve been going through an identity crisis,” said Don Koonce, a member of the board of directors. “CFI didn’t really explain what we did. Now, we’re very excited to move forward with our new identity.” The newly-monikered Youth Mentoring Initiative is a non-profit organization which pairs adult mentors with school-aged children who may be “on the fringe,” according to president and founder Darren Heil. YMI currently operates in partnership with the Carmel and Noblesville Options Charter Schools, Noblesville High School and Fishers Junior High. Heil announced Friday the organization hopes to move into Fishers High School in fall of 2011, but is seeking more community support from individual and business donors to fund the program’s expansion. Dana Foster, a mentor for YMI, recalled his own experience in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. “I started out on the floor of my aunt’s foster

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home, because my mom had to give me up,” Foster said. “There were plenty of opportunities to get in trouble out in the streets, but a mentor helped me get away from that.” Foster said that he went from the “floor of that foster home” to now holding an MBA. “The mentor program is truly important, and I’m standing here as a person who makes a positive contribution to society because of what mentors have done for me,” he said. Heil said he was extremely proud of the work YMI has been able to accomplish in its three years, and hopes to continue expanding programs throughout Hamilton County. “We’re saying to the schools, this is our responsibility too, and we’re going to help,” Heil said. For more information about Youth Mentoring Initiative, visit www.go-cfi.org/ or call 572-5045.

Prom: The experience is worth the stress TEEN LIFE By Jenna Larson As many of you know, prom is a pretty important event to high school students. It’s been portrayed in movies for decades, and for many, it’s been the center of conversations and anxiety attacks for weeks. The whole month leading up to the event is stressful, to say the least. The guys have to go get fitted for their tuxes and make sure their vests/ties match their dates’ dresses. Oh, yeah … they have to get dates, too. It weighs heavily on the shoulders of the dudes to summon the courage to ask someone to escort them. Then, they have to get corsages to match their dates’ dresses, too. They’re also in charge of getting tickets, making dinner plans and figuring out transportation. We ladies have some matters to take care of as well. Our first priority is to pick out a dress. And let me tell you, they’re all expensive and complicated to find in a suitable size. Once we have that figured out, we have to stress about plans for pictures, picking out a boutonniere for our dates, getting our nails done, having matching shoes/jewelry, make-up, and how we’re ever going to get ready after school in time for the dance. It can be a bit overwhelming. But when that Friday night rolls around, the memories are well worth the worries.

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This year, after putting up with the constant flash of cameras from everyone’s parents, my boyfriend and I were off to dinner, and then to the hotel in Indianapolis where the event was held this year. We arrived, all done up, and made our way to the heavily decorated room where the dance floor was. Once more people showed up, the music got a little faster and a little louder, and everyone could finally enjoy themselves. Those were the precious few hours toward which all the anxiety and stress had been directed. After everyone was worn out and sweaty, a huge group of students headed for Steak ‘n Shake. I don’t think the feeling of being way overdressed so late at night while sipping on a cookie dough milkshake could ever get old. Like all good things, though, the night had to come to an end. By the early morning, I was exhausted and happy, and so ready to get some sleep. But I didn’t sleep for very long. The next morning came pretty early. Prom weekend wasn’t over quite yet. But once again, that’s another story for another column.

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Pay homage with tamales COOKING By Clint Smith My first food-service job was at a Mexican restaurant, so I’m biased when it comes to the aforementioned fare. Often mistaken for Mexican Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo honors the Mexican victory over French troops in Puebla in 1862. Like many facets of the Mexican foodculture, Americans have discovered that Cinco de Mayo is much more than half-priced margaritas. I asked one of my students, who happens to hail from Hispanic lineage, what his family would prepare as part of a traditional Cinco de Mayo celebration. I had a suspicion about what he might say, and his response confirmed my guess: tamales. Aside from the corn husk (discarded before

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May 12 Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre: The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940s Marian University, 3200 Cold Springs Road, Indianapolis May 6 through 21. Times: 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $21 for Thursdays and $28 for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and can be purchased by calling 923-4597 or visiting www.civictheatre.org. This kooky play features a motley crew of characters that gather in a mysterious mansion to pitch a Broadway musical to potential backers. Complete with revolving bookcases, trap doors, secret passageways and cases of mistaken identity, the show is a riotous homage to the corny thrillers of Hollywood’s heyday.

May 13 Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre: G2 in concert The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, 329 Gradle Drive, Carmel May 13 and 14 at 7 p.m., May 15 at 2 p.m., May 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. and May 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. This is a performance by G2, the pre-professional, student dance ensemble of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. The company of 10 dancers will present classic pieces from the GHDT repertoire including excerpts from “Lagaan.”

May 14 Actors Theatre of Indiana: Chicago The Studio Theatre Friday, April 29 – May 22 Tickets available by phone at 317-843-3800 or online at actorstheatreofindiana. org/. A universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show stopping song after another; and immortal staging by Bob Fosse, no wonder the show has wowed audiences all around the world. Join Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly and the rest of the “Merry Murderesses” as they vie for the spotlight and the headlines during that era known as the roaring twenties.

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May 15 Central Indiana Dance Ensemble: Cinderella Westfield High School Auditorium, May 14, 7:30 p.m. and May 15, 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and can be purchased at www.cidedance.org. This timeless classical ballet about a humble girl’s journey from servant to princess will delight all ages. CIDE’s talented young dancers will bring to life the magic of fairy godmothers and spells with the true emotions of love and heartache. Megan Hustel, a senior at Carmel High School, will dance the role of Cinderella.

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Plastic surgery for men growing COMMENTARY By Bary Eppley One of the most common reasons men appear for facial plastic surgery revolves around one issue: They are tired of looking tired. The classic story I often tell is one of the differences between being younger and older. In college, you pull an all-nighter, and the next day, looking like you had, proudly proclaim your accomplishment when asked. When you are older, you get eight hours of sleep and go into work, and the first thing someone asks is, “Did you pull an all-nighter?” Eyelid lifts, or blepharoplasties, can clean up that tired look by removing extra skin and fat from around the eyes that has developed over the years. But blepharoplasty is just one of the growing number of cosmetic procedures for men. Facelifts, hair transplants and stomach and love handle liposuction make up most of the age-fighting operations. While men were once just a minute fraction of any plastic surgeon’s practice, those numbers have grown to represent 15-20 percent today. Men of all ages are growing more comfortable with the idea of getting help for their looks. It is simply more acceptable today, another example of the rapidly changing social attitudes sweeping our society. Another galvanizing drive for men having plastic surgery is job insecurity and staying

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MONEY MATTERS What’s the toughest question to answer in a job interview? “What are you hoping to get out of this job?’ Sometimes you just want to work, but they want an intent.” Chris Scull Carmel

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Courtney’s Kitchen officially reopened in its new downtown Noblesville location last Friday. The restaurant, which serves food made with its owners’ family recipes, previously operated in the American Legion at 1094 Conner Street and has only been in business for a few month. Now, however, Courtney’s Kitchen is in its own, larger space in the building formerly occupied by Dom DiCarlo’s, at 654 Logan Street. “It’s just an exciting opportunity that we couldn’t pass by,” co-owner Carrie Courtney said. “When Dom DiCarlo’s opened up, we thought that would be our first choice - ever….It’s right on the square and has everything we’re looking for.” Courtney co-owns and operates the family-owned restaurant with her brother, Cass, who serves as its chef. The home-style restaurant continued serving its patrons for weeks as it prepared for its upcoming move. Now, the Courtney’s Kitchen signage is up, the move is official and the building at the intersection of Logan Street and 8th Street is seeing its first activity since mid-February. For more information, find Courtney’s Kitchen on Facebook. 654 Logan St., Noblesville | 773-2234

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Travel tips for leaving the laptop behind COMMENTARY By Gary Hubbard I’m going to be traveling this summer and want to avoid dragging my laptop around so I will use my tablet PC (I happen to have an iPad). In case you are in the same mindset I thought I would pass along some (hopefully) helpful information. The tablet PC (popularized by Apple’s iPad) is certainly a worthy travel companion, but it does have its limitations when it comes to productivity tasks such as spreadsheets and word processing. There are plenty of ways to work with spreadsheets and documents on a tablet PC (Google Docs, Office 360, etc.) but the on-screen keyboard and lack of control without a mouse (especially on spreadsheets) can make productivity tasks very inefficient. You could certainly add a Bluetooth keyboard and even ‘jailbreak’ the tablet (break the protection system) to allow a Bluetooth mouse, but at that point, you would be better off taking the laptop in my opinion. If your productivity needs are primarily reading and writing e-mails and web surfing, the tablet will be just fine. If you have an office computer that you need to access remotely from time-to-time to look up old documents or anything else you would do if you were sitting at your desk, you can use LogMeIn’s Ignition (iPhone/iPad $29.99) with good results.

It takes a little time to get used to using your finger on the iPad to control the mouse on your remote computer, but it’s a great safety valve for those ‘uh-oh’ moments that can pop-up on the road. If you know that you will have access to other Windows based systems while you’re on the road (business centers at hotels, Internet cafes, friends and family’s computers, etc.) you could supplement the tablet PC by carrying a flash drive with portable apps installed on it. Many ‘open-source’ apps exist that are designed to be portable, meaning they can run directly from a flash drive without the normal hassle of installing the program on the computer in use. You could, for example, install Open Office (similar to Microsoft Office with a word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation and drawing tools), Skype portable, Google’s portable Chrome browser and the KeePass password manager on a flash drive. Add your important documents, templates and address book and you have a portable office on a flash drive that can be used from any Windowsbased computer within seconds of sitting down. By using a portable browser (such as Firefox or Chrome) you don’t have to worry about leaving digital ‘crumbs’ on the temporary computer and KeePass will store all your websites and associated access codes in an encrypted manner so

accessing them quickly and securely is a snap. The easiest way to get setup is to visit PortableApps.com (http://portableapps.com) for both a simple menu-based utility for accessing your programs as well as a huge list of portable apps to choose from. You can download the platform only (best for tech savvy users that want complete control), the Suite Light or the Suite Standard (best choice for those that aren’t sure what they might need). Once your download is complete, plug your flash drive into your computer and pay attention to which drive letter it gets assigned. Launch the install program that you downloaded and when it asks you where to install the programs, browse to your flash drive (by selecting the letter it got assigned). Once everything is installed, be sure to copy your important documents, spreadsheets, etc. that you will want to work with while on the road into the Documents folder created by PortableApps. Be sure to run the various programs as if you were on the road BEFORE you hit the road so you can get everything setup, configured and transferred that you plan to use on the road. Gary Hubbard is the owner of Data Doctors Computer Services – www.datadoctors.com. Have a technology question? Send it to CurrentInCarmel@datadoctors. com

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Don’t let your heart be hardened RELATIONSHIP By Rachel Noble Have you ever met a person who constantly complains or brings up past hurts? It’s like their wounds never had a chance to heal. I’m sure we are all guilty of that to some degree. When a person can’t seem to move on in life, sabotaging relationships and constantly spewing negative words, you have to wonder if the root of this behavior – holding onto past wounds – is so familiar that it’s actually comfortable. There are people out there who have suffered devastation such as losing a child, missing a limb, etc. We’ve all seen people like this who have overcome great odds or fought feelings of failure somehow exuding a positive attitude. They seem to go through life maximizing every moment and seeing the good in all people and situations. Do you think this came naturally to them, or was happiness a choice? Personally, I believe it was a choice. And I also believe letting go of the past and softening our hearts is a choice. Friends, hanging onto our hurts or constantly churning out thoughts of how we wish we could get someone back for the wrongs they’ve caused will only keep us, well, right where we are: stuck in the muck of unhappiness and never moving forward. I believe a softened heart can lead to better relationships, a more successful career and a joy beyond measure, no matter what life throws at us.

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Years ago, I heard a song by the 80’s Christian rock band Petra called, “Don’t Let Your Heart be Hardened.” Here are some of the inspiring lyrics from the song: Don’t let your heart be hardened – don’t let your love grow cold May it always stay so childlike – may it never grow too old May it always feel compassion – may it beat as one with God’s May it never be contrary – may it never be at odds May it always be forgiving – may it never know conceit May it always be encouraged – may it never know defeat Let His love rain down upon you Breaking up your fallow ground Let it loosen all the binding Till only tenderness is found Dear readers, may you make the daily choice to combat each and every feelings of defeat, past hurts, bitterness and a hardened heart. And may your softened heart find peace and experience love beyond comprehension! Rachael Noble is a single Carmel resident and contributing columnist. She can be reached at nobleadvice@yahoo.com.

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after the resurrection, they had neither a New Testament nor nearly 2,000 years of scholarship, reflection and tradition to help them understand Christ’s mission. It was all new. Now most of us, believers or not, know the story. So, Jesus is standing in front of me, today. What do I do? It’s an intriguing question that I love to ponder. Would I have the presence of mind to just shut up and listen? Would I shout with joy? Be awestruck and confused? Give Him a hug? Put my face on the ground in shame? Would I be doubtful like Thomas, or blinded like Paul? Would I utter, “Yes, Lord?” Or, knowing what the Bible says about the next time we see Jesus, simply say, “Uh oh.” We may not be sure how we’d respond, but in examining our reverent, joyful, fearful, dumbfounded or selfish reactions, we discover a great deal about our relationship with Christ and the state of our faith. That’s important, because we’re in front of Jesus all the time. Bob Walters (www.believerbob. blogspot.com, email rlwcom@aol. com) points out that no matter how many times we tell Jesus “No” in this life, He continually tries to help us find a way to say “Yes.”

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Build other up with your outdoor living space LANDSCAPING By Randy Sorrell Jim Paluch, one of my favorite speakers, author and “green” industry guru, believes most people can be separated into two general categories. And while not an advocate of generalizing, his perspective is keen. Some people, Jim observes, are gifted at building others up. They promote them, encourage, direct, motivate and lead others in an uplifting manner. They naturally cause others to feel good about who they are and their place in life. We are surrounded by these great personalities. Richard Carriger, Krista Davis, Rob Anderson and Keith Stockberger are gifted builders. Charlotte Ney is a “next generation” builder, thanks to her mother’s example. Unfortunately, the opposing personality often prevails in our extremely micro world, where instant communication is too slow, strong opinions rule, loud talk show hosts command space and the blame-game mentality fuels another obnoxious response. Not builders … but destroyers. Perhaps I’m feeling too inspired about our professions impact on life, but I believe an incredible outdoor living space has the capability of building others up. Of positively impacting how families live and interact with each other. A great space, one that has been well designed and smartly installed, has the power to heal relation-

ships and create moments. Moments that last in our memories forever. Barriers are minimized. Arguments forgotten and wounds healed. Less TV is watched and more books are read. Grilling becomes an event, wine is shared, birds are watched, celebrations are created and shoul-

ders are relaxed. Smiles are rediscovered. Think about your favorite memories. Where have the happened? Many are outdoors – in a park, on a mountain, at the beach and in your backyard. Be a builder of others.

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Kinder, gentler bathroom design REMODELING By David Decker The serenity of a spa, the look and feel of natural materials, floods of outdoor light and a splash of fun colors all married to 21st century technology. No, that’s not Club Med; it’s a modern master bathroom. “Green” and “eco-friendly” are the definitive current trends in bathroom function and décor, and those words translate into “sanctuary” and diversity of style as never before in home bathroom design. We all know that large, airy showers are replacing tubs; that twin vanities and vessel sinks (bowls atop counters) are all the rage, ondemand hot water is a terrific energy saver, and tucking the toilet behind a wall – or even better, a door – is a long overdue and marvelous hat-tip to privacy. What’s truly new are stone and wood soaking tubs, which are lighter than cast-iron tubs, allow the water to retain heat longer, and are a serene alternative to noisy Jacuzzis. All-glass steam rooms are end-of-the-day stress-freeing havens. LED lighting design integrated with natural materials and artistic flourishes transforms a bathroom into a mood room, a mental getaway beyond basic home function. Larger windows and smarter storage further

modernize a bathroom with showers of sunlight and high-function organization. Rather than a cramped utilitarian cave, today’s bathroom is bathed in outdoor light that elicits the feel and freedom of openness and elbow room. Stunning fixture design – sinks, toilets, faucets, lights, mirrors, racks, shelving, heated floors and more – joining the latest high-function and energy smart technology builds a truly personal feel into this most private of home spaces. A spa-like master bathroom makeover presents many attractive options – so many, in fact, that the contributions and counsel of a professional bathroom designer will especially help make your home improvement as complete, compelling, inviting and personal as it is unique and peaceful. David Decker is president of Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms, based in Carmel (877-252-1420, www.affordablekandb.com). Have a home improvement question? E-mail David at david.decker@ affordablekandb.com, and he will answer in an upcoming column.

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DISPATCHES » Pets don’t increase longevity – A unique study, which followed 1,500 Californians across eight decades, says people should not make their pets their best friends. Pets are all well and good, but they are no substitute for human contact. People with pets didn’t live any longer than others in the study. And if they substituted pets for human connections, they lived shorter lives. -www.today.msnbc.com

PETS By Dr. Greg Magnussen “WOOHOO! It’s my son Leo’s birthday today!! Since by the time you’re reading this he will have just come from his 3-year-old doctor’s appointment, I thought it time to discuss yearly vaccines.

There is a lot of negative press out there about vaccines. Boy howdy, I understand. The last thing I want to do is CAUSE my little boy harm by injecting something into him that will hurt him. Neither do I want to cause illness in my pets by giving them a vaccine they don’t need. Here’s the thing: Do you know what causes more damage to a dog’s body than a vaccine? The Canine distemper virus, a highly contagious virus that causes gastrointestinal signs, respiratory signs, neurological symptoms and ultimately death. Or canine parvovirus, another highly contagious disease that destroys the immune system while simultaneously helping eat holes in the intestinal lining and letting bacteria in through the back door. Then there’s leptospirosis spp. of bacteria, which may be transmitted through the urine of affected creatures running through your backyard, and causes chronic liver and kidney failure. You think vaccines are bad? Try watching a 4-month old puppy die of a completely preventable disease. To date, I have seen no documented proof that vaccinating a dog as often, or more often,

» Dog bathing tips – 1. Brushing out your dog’s fur before wetting him or her can speed up the process. 2. A drop of baby oil can loosen sticky snarls (from, say, tree sap). 3. Try sprinkling your dog with baking soda. The powder won’t harm the skin, and its deodorizing properties will freshen the coat — and neutralize the vinegary smell. -www.goodhousekeeping.com

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than the vaccine manufacturer recommends does any harm to the majority of pets. Yes, I’ve heard horror stories, and treated pets who have suffered from abnormal reactions to vaccines, and read plenty of doomsday articles from anti-vaccine advocates. But these vaccine naysayers have yet to produce a single scientific study that proves a link between vaccines and any chronic illness. Even in humans, the one and only scientific article that supposedly showed a link between vaccines and autism was exposed as a complete and utter fraud. Now I’m not saying vaccines are harmless. Certainly there is risk to any injection, but the risk of side effects is lower than the risk of contracting disease if you’re exposed and not vaccinated. I’m going to keep offering one-year vaccines and promoting annual examinations. The shots I sell are as safe as anything else out there, annual vaccination hasn’t been scientifically proven to do anything bad to companion animals, none of my vaccinated patients die of Distemper, Parvo or Leptospirosis, and yearly vaccines seem to encourage clients to bring their pets in at least once a year like they’re supposed to. Dr. Magnusson, a practicing veterinarian for the last decade, is now the owner of Leo’s Pet Care, a new veterinary hospital located at 106th and College. Contact Dr. Magnusson at DrM@LeosPetCare. com or 317-721-7387 (721-PETS).

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Festival Highlights

Live Music – Rides – Games – Arts/Crafts – Food and more, join us at the CarmelFest Independence Day Festival on Sunday-July 3rd (Noon to 10 pm) and Monday-July 4th at Carmel Civic Square.

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As the founder of the web site AroundCarmel.com, Julie Herrick Williams understands the impact of harnessing social media. In fact, AroundCarmel.com was used last year as the “place to go to be in the know” for CarmelFest updates. Julie started the AroundCarmel.com web site to encourage local Carmel residents to share community information with each other on-line. (Plus, one of One of Julie’s personal passions is to promote “living green”, which gives her an added reason for using web postings and on-line media to help eliminate junk mail and save paper.) Julie’s web experience and background in communications made her a perfect fit for the CarmelFest Publicity Team. As Julie put it, “I enjoy supporting CarmelFest because it’s an event that brings the community together”

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CarmelFest 2011 – A Sneak Peek by Cindy Roberts-Greiner

After the crazy Indiana weather ups and downs over the past months and the continuous rain, I am ready to escape from spring showers and jump into the sunny hot days of summer! Younger kids are counting down the days until school is out and families are making plans for outdoor activities, summer vacations, re-unions and festivals. When you’re making plans - be sure to include CarmelFest at the top of your list as the place to be on July 3rd & 4th for two fun-filled days. Although many of the Festival Details are still in the works, I have some insider information on what we can expect to see and experience this year. The Festival main stage, dubbed the “Franklin University of Ohio Gazebo Stage” will feature live music, including popular bands that appeal to all generations. The Wright Brothers will be on stage Sunday, July 3rd (the night before they debut as Parade Grand Marshalls). The area north of the Fire Station will host two nights of themed parties with bands, dancing, and a fun, social atmosphere. But, the entertainment committee is keeping the rest of the schedule under wraps (for now) … The Kid Zone, renamed the “Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent KidZone” will almost double in size. According to Peter Primason, CarmelFest Division Director, “The redesigned area is being enhanced to appeal to a wider age range.” There will even be rides teens and adults can enjoy. Peter and his co-hort Kevin Mendell, also a CarmelFest Division Director, will provide all the details on the KidZone in the early June issue of the Currrent. With all the new happenings along with returning favorites, this Independence Day plan a fabulous outing with friends and family at CarmelFest on July 3 & 4. See you there!