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IT’S A VIRTUAL GARAGE SALE NO MATTER WHAT YOU HAVE TO SELL, THE INTERNET CAN HELP YOU FIND A BUYER

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By Brandon Bowman

he Internet has become a worldwide garage sale, where the phrase “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is proven on a global scale every day.

Just ask Lindsey Douglas. She’s a manager at Imagine This Sold in Merchant Square Mall, 116th Street and Keystone Avenue in Carmel. Imagine This Sold puts people’s items up for auction on eBay. The most unusual item she has seen come in to her store? A deer rump.

Stuffed like a deer head and antlers, except the other end of the animal was stuffed and mounted so it could hang on the wall.

The manager of the store, Trent Cate, was gone when the item arrived, but everyone else was positive it would sell. “It was just that weird,” said assistant manager Mandy Madaras.

Sometimes it is not the item itself that is unusual — it’s the story behind the object. Imagine This Sold once auctioned a bayonet that the owner alleged was “used.” Madaras and Douglas hoped that it had not been used by the owner.

“The people that come in here to give us things are the best because of their stories. What they tell us about their items can be pretty funny,” Madaras said.

Individuals and businesses are not the only ones selling items on the Internet.

City police seize items all the time. These items can be found on Internet auctions like www.propertyroom.com.

Propertyroom.com auctions cars, CD players, stereos and jewelry, which are commonly seized items. But sometimes the items being seized by the police and put up for auction can cause a few raised eyebrows.

There’s a box of Michael Jackson trading cards, fully equipped with the stickers they came with from 1984. This 1980s throwback is a complete set and has a high bid of a dollar. A criminal with a love for Michael Jackson trading cards doesn’t exactly make you lose sleep at night.

Police auctions also have included items meant for the green thumbs of the world.

These confiscated items include growing lights, growing bulbs and whole indoor sets of equipment for horticulturalists who hate

Manager Trent Cate

Mandy Madaras photographs an Elvis doll for Imagine This Sold the idea of going outdoors. Let’s hope that the new owners don’t put them to the same uses that got their previous owners in trouble.

Antiquehelper.com auction items on the Internet, as well. Some of the items auctioned once served a purpose, but now that purpose is no longer needed. Homeowners in Florida sometimes find themselves in a bit of trouble — with seagulls. In Florida, tile rooftops are not uncommon. When hungry gulls find clamshells and oysters on the beach, they often drop the shells on the roof tops and crack the

tiles.

To combat this, homeowners find fake seagulls and install them on their roofs like scarecrows. The theory is that greedy seagulls would avoid those roofs because they did not want to share their lunch.

These “scaregulls” were constructed like weather vanes and worked in a similar manner. Today, many collectors consider them to be folk art. This seagull deterrent was estimated to sell for $700. It soared to $9,350 at the end of the auction.

Internet auctions don’t always produce odd items, or ones that seem useless and silly now. A set of Louis Vuitton luggage that went up for sale on www. antiquehelper.com was full of complete 1920s flapper outfits straight from France.

A similar set of luggage was found at auction with the name Hearst written on the side. After thorough investigation, it was found that the luggage had been owned by the mother of famed newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst.

As you can see, Internet auctions drum up a lot strange things that can sell for a lot of money, including deer rumps.

Which happened to sell for $40.58.

“The lady who bought it ended up using it to simulate one of Santa’s reindeer running into a wall during Christmas,” Douglas said.

ON THE COVER: Manager Trent Cate and assistant manager Mandy Madaras with some of the items at Imagine This Sold.

Photos by Tyler Gillaspie.

OUR TAKES President Bush, the one TV gadfly Bill Maher called “President (expletive deleted) for Brains,” is the subject of a new animated show, “Lil’ Bush,” that debuts Wednesday on Comedy Central.

So it’s come to this, eh? Our president now is a cartoon character. We suppose a case could be made that he has been the walking embodiment of life imitating art all along.

While we don’t necessarily agree with Jimm-uh Carter’s assessment of Bush and his revolving-door administration, we’re sitting here wondering how l-o-n-g the next year-plus will be for this nation. We’re not completely “over it,” but we are ready for a change.

This nation needs a jump-start in the

worst way. The cumulative effects of the administration’s actions – it’s not all Bush’s fault, but he IS in command – have dented the armor. Is it a sign of the times, or a clear sign that the times need to change?

We believe that’s something that deserves a ton of thought – and don’t even think we’re going Michael Moore on you here.

Perhaps “Lil’ Bush” will be entertaining enough to take our minds off the kids and “innocents” whose lives have been taken in a war that’s going nowhere quickly, while the homeless toll and crude oil prices continue to mount.

Whatever happened to Shock and Awe? It seems to have fizzled into aw, shucks.

WHAT ARE THEY SMOKING? The legislative giants of Congress are at it again.

Perhaps you were as bemused as we were by the impudent suggestion that women’s mags stop accepting cigarette advertising, because such advertising threatens the health of the readers.

With all due respect to Charlton Heston, ads don’t kill people; cigarettes can.

Publishing groups are leaving the decision whether to accept the tobacco companies’ ads to each title in their domains. Playing it smart, we say.

U.S. Rep. Lois Capps (D-Calif.) said last week she found it ironic that ads for smokes were adjacent to stories on women’s health. Oh, OK, we get it now. So perhaps we, and all our media brethren, should refrain from taking swimming

pool advertising in publications where, God forbid, we are duty-bound to report news of drownings, or, perhaps we all should scratch advertising from the airlines, because, sad to say, people actually do die in plane crashes and we report it.

The point is, you might have guessed, it’s all a matter of individual choice. Do we want our offspring to smoke? No way. Are they influenced by ads? Possibly. In the end, is it their choice?

Yes, it absolutely is, and that’s why we love our country.

Freedom of choice is a wonderful instrument. It’s what you do with it that really matters.

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We live in a world where poliit is not uncommon to encounter tics is boiled down to 20-second any number of automobile art sound bites. statements, commonly known as We live in a world where MTV the bumper sticker. “My Child Is distills an entire movie down to an Honor Student at West Clay.” two minutes and eight seconds.

“My Child Could Beat Up Your We now live in a world where Honor Child.” You know the kind students introduce themselves to of purportedly clever quip that complete strangers around the reduces an entire philosophy into globe via text messaging from their a single point. cell phones in the bathroom outMany cars travel the byways side their eighth-grade classrooms. with a fish insignia. Others travel We have the One Minute with a fish with feet. I can only Terry Anker Manager. surmise that the fish-with-feet We have Complete Family folks are making a political stateMeals in 30 Minutes or Less. ment about those who have fish Even coffee shops have drive-through without feet (I guess it could be some very windows. popular cult band out there known as Fish In all, this could easily become one of with Feet ). Regardless, these tiny symbols are those “old guys pontificating about how life meant to communicate a big message. In itself is moving too fast” sessions. But I’m really that’s not concerning, I suppose. But has it not complaining; much of the pace of life has become a substitute for real dialogue? improved our lot dramatically.

It is disappointing how abrupt and I don’t have to return those phone calls in impolite human interaction has become. It is the evening anymore; instead I can do it on far easier to call someone a name or assert a my way home. Then the minute I arrive home largely unsustainable accusation than to adand ditch the necktie, I am shooting a long vance a fully cohesive position. Blogs, bumper shot from half court with my boys. stickers and T-shirts emblazoned with slogans The challenge is finding balance be– aren’t they all adult forms or writing on the tween concise, efficient, and time-saving and bathroom wall? thoughtful, thorough, and complete. I try to Interestingly many of these single-line divide the world into two large camps. One thinkers seem to be innately in conflict with deals with the mundane – those things necesthemselves. The very same car that passionsary for life but not enhancing of it. The other ately cries out for peace often irresponsibly deals with the thoughtful – those things peradvocates that someone Kill Bush. The savehaps not necessary but crucial to a life wellthe-environment sticker regularly finds itself lived. How quickly I affixed to a gas guzzler. can get lunch on the Perhaps these simple table so we can head (some might argue to the park is very difsimple-minded) motferent than preparing tos are emblematic of a family meal, where the conflicts within us; it is the activity for the but we really should evening. try harder to commuBut how is it that nicate. It matters. we are struggling as Perhaps a buma culture to define per sticker: “Think. and understand the Communicate.” Not difference between the other way around. them? When is a video Do you think people sufficient entertainwould get it? ment, and when do we Terry Anker is a Carmel have to see the movie? resident and businessWhen is the sound bite man. He is a member enough, and when is of Current in Carmel’s it time to commit to Editorial Advisory Board. an hour to C-SPAN? You may e-mail him at When is it right to live terry@currentincarmel. our life through Cliff ’s com.

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In traveling the Charles Darwin, lead singer streets of our fair city of “Fish with Feet”

Sen. Vladimir Putin — Whoops! We meant Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) — wants to mandate how private industry hires its employees.

In an attempted strike at the free market, Bayh wants a law that will give American workers the first chance to fill U.S. job vacancies by requiring stronger federal efforts to root out immigrant hiring fraud and by mandating that employers post all job openings for skilled workers on a public job Web site before being allowed to request foreign worker visas.

Puh-leeze!

Our former Boy Governor’s proposal was reviewed last week as part of the Senate’s immigration debate.

“American jobs should go to qualified American workers first,” Bayh said. Say we: American jobs should go to the most qualified applicants. If they’re Americans, wonderful.

If they come from Togo, what does it matter as long as the job gets completed with the expediency and perfection that this country too often fails to achieve? (Anyone own a GM or Compaq product?)

Please don’t tell us whom we have to hire, Mr. Bayh. We’re in a free market — and that includes hiring practices.

Steve Greenberg & Brian Kelly *** How about THIS: Maybe you missed it, but two state senators in Alabama reached their boiling point as a session was to end last week.

A Republican launched a haymaker onto the head of a Democrat colleague after, as the Republican claims, the Democrat called him a naughty name. Although the Republican said he regrets throwing the punch, he also said he isn’t yet ready to apologize to the other guy.

Just another shining example of how so much of government has turned into Romper Room.

7 0 0 2 Contact us at: JulyCarmelFest.org or 571.2464

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Your purchases help fund our fireworks!

Jeff Worrell Fireworks Director I have been a member of the Carmelfest Committee for 15 years and have served in every capacity including Chairman. This year I am in charge of fireworks as well as raising money to pay for the fireworks by selling Spark Buttons. I continue to act as an advisor to the committee.

I believe strongly that every community should strive to keep alive a great summer tradition of remembering our nation’s independence.

I want children to grow up with happy memories of fire trucks, marching bands, and rows of American flags proudly parading down Main Street.

Carmelfest is my opportunity to make sure we appreciate those that came before us.

As the sky explodes in red, white and blue at 9:45pm on July 4th, many people in Carmel will be able to point to the sky and claim ownership of the fireworks show. That is because they purchased a $3.00 Spark Button and became part of a fun and dedicated club of Carmelfest supporters.

The Spark Button program is a great way for every citizen in Carmel to help launch the rockets in the air.

Rather than relying strictly on the business community to underwrite the costs for all of Carmelfest, Spark Buttons are a way for the community to step up and play an important role in celebrating our nation’s birth.

When you purchase a Spark Button, you are providing the necessary funds to pay for the fireworks, but there is more. SPARK BUTTONS ARE FUN TOO! Each button has a unique number printed on its face.

Monday thru Friday, starting June 15th, several prizes from our local merchants will be given away each day.

If your button number matches the prize number ...

YOU WIN! To show your ownership in the fireworks show, make sure to wear your button proudly. We will also be giving away prizes on the spot during Carmelfest to people sporting a Spark Button.

There are several ways to find out if you purchased a winning Spark Button.

Log on to either www.julycarmelfest.com or www.WIBC.com to view a list of winning numbers updated each day. Instructions on how to claim the prize will also be given.

This year, the fireworks will be synchronized to music on FM station B105.7.

Bring your radio, wear your Spark Button and enjoy a great fireworks show that you earned. Thank you, Carmel, and Happy Birthday, USA!

The St. Vincent Heart Center Parade at carmelfest begins at 10:30 am, Wednesday, July 4th.

The Wright brothers will be the headlineR of multiple acts, taking the stage at 7 p.m. on tuesday, july 3rd at the gazebo.

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DISPATCHES ARTS COUNCIL AWARDS FOUR: Four graduating students received $1,500 checks from the Carmel Arts Council at Carmel High School’s Awards Night ceremony May 24.

Proceeds from the Carmel Arts Council’s seventh annual English Silver Tea underwrote the scholarships. They are: • Marcia Hetrick, in the instrumental category.

• Kasey N. Luehrmann, in the performing category.

• Emily McGowan, in the visual arts category.

• Ries Murphy, in the literary category.

LIBRARY EVENTS: The Carmel Clay Library will host the following events for children: • Bob Shimer: 4 or 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

• Wings and Things: Aircraft in Action! (for boys entering grades 1-5 and their fathers or male caregivers): 2 p.m. Saturday.

• Lego Club (for students entering grades 2-5): June 19; 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.

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CARMEL CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC: The 22nd Annual Golf Classic will be June 28 at Prairie View Golf Club, 7000 Longest Drive. Foursomes and sponsorships are available. Make reservations by calling 846.1049, or register online at www.carmelchamber.com.

HEPPLER WINS INDY OPEN: Denny Heppler was the winner of the 2007 Indianapolis Open, held at Woodland Country Club on May 21 and 22. He is owner and golf professional of Raccoon Run, Warsaw, Ind. Heppler had a 6 under par with a score of 59/69 for the 2 days. The field was full with a total of 156 players — 69 amateurs and 87 PGA members and assistants. Woodland Country Club will also host one of the USGA Men’s Amateur Qualifiers on July 30.

BACK IN THE DAY ...

The Carmel intersection of 1st Ave. NW and 1st St. NW is flooded March 13, 1913. The top-most home is said to be the first “modern” home in Carmel with indoor plumbing.

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Carmel men: rekindle the magic girls worth their

ll right, men, it’s your turn. think about you and possibly sex.

Most of you will recall my 2. Plan a date all by yourself. You make the article a few weeks back on dinner reservations (but not at The Grease how women can get their Pit), you organize the baby sitter (but not the “sexy back.” I received tons hot blonde co-ed down the street), and you of feedback, mostly from the guys, about how clear her schedule (but don’t cancel anything much they appreciated my advice. But several involving manicures, pedicures or margaritas women told me they were hiding with the girls). And let her know the paper because they didn’t want at least two days in advance so she their husbands getting any ideas. can have plenty of time to primp.

So this time I thought I’d share I can’t tell you how frustrated I a soccer mom’s point of view on get when my husband calls me things a man can do to “rekindle on his way to a bar to see if I can the magic.” join him for an after-work drink!

Gag. I can’t believe I just wrote I appreciate being included, but that. Rekindle the magic? The only the thought of pulling together magic that occurs in my house is a sitter, dinner and myself in 15 when the greatest invention ever, minutes just irritates me. I find the Magic Eraser, removes perthoughtfulness and consideration manent marker from my freshlyfar more appealing than last-minpainted dining-room wall. ute plans.

Danielle See, I’m not one for romance.

3. Assess the situation before Wilson Candle-lit dinners? Fire hazard. you jump her. It drives me crazy Flowers and candy? Waste of when my husband starts making money. What I need is practical, hands-on ashis moves when I’ve clearly got other things sistance in surviving my day if there’s going to on my mind. “I’m trying to watch Idol, damn be any chance of me even considering sex. So it!” Most moms spend all day doing things here are three things that would help me like for other people and the last thing we want my husband a lot more, and I imagine, work after the kids are in bed is to give anymore for your wife, too. to anybody, even you. Offer her a foot rub or 1. Concentrate on making yourself the only back massage with no sex-strings attached, and item on her “To Do” list. That means helping she’ll be more likely to return the favor (or her eliminate the 15 other tasks she has to more) later on. accomplish. For example, you might offer to So there you have it, men of Carmel. Now make the kids’ lunches or go to the grocery. you can take action to get action. Ladies, hope (If the latter, remember to ask for a list and these suggestions help you as well. I know I’ll stick to it! Bringing home four bags of familyhear about it either way, so bring it on. Peace sized beef jerky, a case of Coors Light, and a out. “truly awesome” lawn dart set when she asked for milk and toilet paper will not get her in the Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ mood!) The less overwhelmed your wife feels currentincarmel.com. by dishes and laundry, the more time she can

weight in ‘gold’

For Current in Carmel Three girls from Carmel have completed the requirements to receive the Gold Award, the highest award in Ison Girl Scouts.

Brittany Ison, Ellen Zemlin and Danielle Zigon will be honored June 16 at the annual Girls of Distinction celebration.

Zemlin The Girl Scout Gold Award symbolizes outstanding accomplishments in the areas of leadership, community service, career planning and Zigon personal development. Only 3 percent of Girl Scouts ages 14-18 complete the necessary requirements to achieve this award.

Brittany completed her project, Cool Hands Room Renovation, by redecorating and refurbishing a room for the Easter Seals Crossroads Rehabilitation Center. She is the daughter of Steve and Nancy Ison.

Ellen completed her project, The Perpetually Unnamed Writing Group, at her public library. She organized the group as a way for young writers to meet face-to-face and participate in writing exercises, discuss current projects and talk about books on writing. Ellen is the daughter of Nancy Wiseman and Karl Zemlin.

Danielle completed her project, One F-Stop Away, which focused on relaying information about the Hurricane Katrina relief effort in hopes of inspiring others to complete their own relief projects. Danielle is the daughter of Robert and Michelle Zigon.

enjoy free concerts at civic square

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ave you noticed your neighborhood seems to be just a little quieter on Wednesday nights these days? Maybe you have scratched your head, saying to yourself, “Where is everybody?”

Are you one of those people who do not like being left out? It’s not a secret. Your friends found something better to do at the Minnie Doan Gazebo at Civic Square. Each Wednesday from now until Aug. 28, the streets will seem a little less crowded as just about everyone in Carmel is showing up with blankets and lawn chairs in hand for a free concert.

The Fountain Square Committee is a small group of people that got together about 15 years ago with the encouragement of then Mayor Ted Johnson. The idea was to put the beautiful, new Gazebo to good use and plan a series of concerts that all ages could enjoy, without paying an admission fee.

The idea has grown into a very large event with top-notch talent that draws a maximum

crowd of Carmel residents each cloth, napkins and a centerpiece.

Wednesday evening all summer.

The gathered participants That puts smiles on the are there to have a good time, faces of the 2007 version of the enjoy the company of friends and Fountain Square Committee led neighbors and be entertained. As

by President Ramona Hancock and I surveyed the crowd last night at Vice President Michelle Krcmery. the opening concert which hapThe other committee members are pened to fall on the anniversary of Paul Arnone, Sue Coy, Veronica D-Day, it was clear to me that the Dolan, Bill Fecht, Nyla Johnson, Fountain Square Committee had Melanie Lentz, Connie May, Phyllis provided a venue where more is Morrissey, Ted Spearman, Barb possible. There were a lot of handStory and Connie Tingley. kerchiefs dabbing at eyes, when Jeff Worrell Stephanie Lewis, the official the crowd spontaneously rose to CarmelCan! emcee for each concert, gets the their feet and sang out loud the crowd ready by thanking the words to “God Bless America.” generous sponsors that underwrite the costs.

Let’s give the committee a round of applause The audience sips wine and shares cheese and for a perfect evening. crackers or a gourmet meal prepared in adJeff Worrell is a local business owner. He recvance. If you look closely, you might notice a ognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Carmel” lit candelabrum perched atop a cooler. In one on Cable Channel 16. Contact him at jworrell@ instance, I witnessed what looked like a comadvantagemedical.com. plete dining room table complete with table

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My research has taken me to the depths Becky Kapsalis, aka “Ask Yiayia,” is a certified of my understanding of raising “naturally” unruly children. Are they unruly because their parenting coach, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, speaker and Current In Carmel columnist. emotional needs are not being met or are She can be reached at 810.9358 or askyiayia@ they simply too much to handle for an already indy.rr.com. stressed out caregiver (mom, educator, baby sitter)?

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The winners of the Carmel Dads Club girls grade 7 and 8 soccer championship are (front row, from left): Mackenzie Skwarcan, Amy (Devo) DeOliveira, Cara (Twinkie #3) Appelsies, Parisa Tehrani, Jamie (Twinkie #2) Appelsies, Bethany Arrington; (back row): Coach Peter Prichodko, Alyssa (Jet) O’Malia, Hannah Carroll, Sara Googasian, Ally Franklin, Kara Seymour, Briley Prichodko, coach Cindy Appelsies. Not pictured: Jenna White, Sara Yun, coach Mike Arrington.

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grew up going to church until my mid-teens, and then spent several years – my spiritual confusion years – not going to church.

When I reconnected with God a few years ago, Christ suddenly became to me a very rich mystery and stopped being a point of spiritual confusion.

The difference was that I had learned that I was supposed to trust God. Confusion defeats reason and trust, and picks at our rational being. Confusion is uncomfortable and something we avoid. I was confused so I avoided Christ.

Mystery, and its close sibling, wonder, however, can hold us rationally in their limitless arms with comfort and peace even in the absence of understanding. This is the gift Christ offers to us when we engage our faith and trust that He is Who He says He is.

None of this will make sense to a non-Christian, because – and I’ve been there – if Christ is so good and God is a loving God, how come this or that really terrible thing just happened to me, to my loved one, to my neighbor …

to something I cherish. And why should I give my life to Christ when I can trust what I see, not what I can’t see.

Scripture says the opposite.

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, Bob Walters but what is unseen is Spirituality eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:18, NIV ).

When we pray to God for understanding, wisdom and discernment – of divine or earthly things – what we can legitimately expect from God in return is inner peace, not information. Sometimes God spells it out; sometimes He doesn’t.

But when we trust God; I mean truly give ourselves completely over to trusting Him, only then can we enjoy the mystery and wonder of His hand.

No matter what happens.

Bob Walters (rlwcom@aol.com), a Carmel resident, is better at writing about trusting God than actually trusting God. It’ll be OK, whether I believe it or not. His views do not represent those of this newspaper.

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Family members: Kurt Larson, 53; Sue Larson, 49 Residence: Triple Crown Drive, Carmel Members of: First Baptist Church Why the Larsons worship at First Baptist Church: We really appreciate Pastor Joe Flatt’s ability to deliver the word of God accurately. We came from Massachusetts and felt that Massachusetts was “cold” in a spiritual sense. My husband, Kurt, works at the National Association of Nouthetic Pastors. They teach missionaries and pastors how to

counsel using the Bible. From that we were pointed toward the direction of First Baptist Church. We tried four other churches, but they were too large for our liking. We are really passionate about hearing the word of God and feel that this is the best place to do it.

First Baptist Church Location: 1010 E. 126th St., Carmel 46033 Phone: 846.1343 Web site: www.fbccarmel.com

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The first Farmers Market of the summer opened on June 2 with sunny skies, fresh produce, free doughnuts, and a lot of happy faces. Nearly 50 vendors set up in the south parking lot of Carmel City Hall for the start of the season.

“I live in the area and love setting up a booth at these markets,” Liz Chapman said.

Chapman was selling tomatoes, lettuce and angel food cake made in an Amish home.

By 10 a.m., Chapman was nearly sold out of all her produce. “I just have a huge passion for vegetables. I love growing and selling produce,” Chapman said.

Van Antwerp Farm attracted a large number of customers for its vegetables, which it has been bringing to the market since it started in 1999.

Nancy and Bob Boone have both attended and set up a booth at the market. “This is our eighth year and we love it here,” Nancy Boone said. The Boones sell fresh cut flowers and gourds that you can use in a number of ways.

“You can paint them or hollow them out and put flowers in the gourds,” Nancy Boone said.

Liz Chapman

The Farmers Markets start at 8 a.m. and last until 11:30 a.m. every Saturday until Sept. 29.

Blackberry Jam will be playing in the gazebo Saturday.

Today — Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation, 6 p.m., The Monon Center, 1195 Central Park Drive West.

Monday — Finance, Administration & Rules Committee, 5 p.m., City Hall Caucus Room

Monday — City Council Meeting, 6 p.m., City Hall Council

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Independent candidates seek spots on fall ballot for mayor and in district 1 This fall, two independent candidates could be running for office in Carmel.

Marnin Spigelman is gathering signatures to begin a campaign for mayor, and Anne Slamkowski is doing the same to run against Coucilman Rick Sharp in District 1.

Spigelman, a Republican, needs 374 signatures to get his name on the ballot. Once that is completed, Spigelman will have until noon on July 2 to turn the signatures in to the Hamilton County Elections Office.

“As of right now, my petition is going very well,” Spigelman said.

Spigelman would be running against the incumbent Jim Brainard and Democratic candidate Henry Winkler. Brainard defeated Republican challenger John Koven in the May primary with 59 percent of the votes.

Rick Sharp ran unchallenged in the Republican primary for District 1. The Democratic candidate for District 1 is Sarann Warner.

CHECK IT OUT The Farmers Market starts at 8 a.m. and lasts until 11:30 a.m. every Saturday until Sept. 29.

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Hamilton County Republican Chairman Charlie White sees no reason to change any plans with Slamkowski and Spigelman looking to enter the race.

“There’s no way that he (Spigelman) can be a spoiler in the election. We’re dedicated to getting Mayor Brainard re-elected and by a large margin,” White said.

“We’re not going to change our plans, but having another Republican running as an independent could only hurt the mayor. It’s great to see people getting into the race,” said Keith Clock, chairman of the Hamilton County Democratic Party.

White is not so excited about seeing candidates file as independents.

“People should stick to their parties and honor the primaries. You can’t just file because you have sour apples about the candidate you wanted,” White said.

The St. Vincent Heart Center is looking for people to march in the St. Vincent Heart Center Parade at CarmelFest on July 4.

Anyone who has had their life affected by heart disease is welcome to march. Participants will receive a T-shirt along with a $99 HeartScan by the St. Vincent Heart Center or a free Peripheral Vascular Screening for vascular disease performed by The Vascular Institute.

The two-mile walk will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Merchant Square. The march ends at Carmel High School. To sign up, go to www.b1057.com.

Each year, more than 30,000 people and their families gather near town square in Carmel for CarmelFest, which is two days of

music, food, kids activities, a teen stage, fireworks and a parade. St. Vincent Heart Center is the first title sponsor of CarmelFest. At the end of the parade, St. Vincent Heart Center will have a tent set up providing information about heart disease, which is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States.

St. Vincent Heart Center is also involved with the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Campaign. This campaign raises awareness of heart disease among women.

The Go Red Campaign is making the color red a symbol of their resolve to lower the risk of heart disease among women.

For more information, go to www.goredforwomen.org.

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CARMEL’S OWENS IS WINNER: Beverly Owens of the Carmel Old Town Antique Mall was the recipient of a 2007 Hoosier Hospitality Award in May. Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman handed out 22 Hoosier Hospitality Awards during a special ceremony in the Statehouse Rotunda in Indianapolis.The recipients were recognized for going above and beyond their normal duties at a hotel, restaurant, attraction or other tourism destination to provide excellent customer service.

f you have teenage pool of people consisting of fragchildren, chances are you ments or niches based on interest. learn most of what you These social networks provide know about technology platforms for communication that from them. So maybe are instant. Imagine having all of you have heard of Facebook or your friends linked to your profile, MySpace? They are two of many and when you post a message, you social networking platforms, a have immediately notified all of place where all ages can open a your friends. No phone, no e-mail; profile page and instantly comjust instant notification through a municate with friends and others single platform. with similar interests.

Think of social networks In very basic terms, a social as communication within the David Cain network is really an Internet inside Internet. E-mail is communication On Marketing the Internet. If the Internet is this outside of the Internet – it just sea of people with varying interuses the Internet – while a social ests, then a social network is really a smaller network or “social community” is a platform

inside the Internet where people spend their time. E-mail requires you to click back and forth between separate applications while you are online. With Facebook or MySpace, no other application has to be open; you communicate right there – where people “hang out” online.

Facebook, or whatever technology platform you prefer, is simply a platform for communications. And, as a result, another marketing environment is created – an environment for social marketing.

David Cain is president of MediaSauce, a digital marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com.

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CARMEL COMPANY EXPANDS: Baker Hill, which has its headquarters in Carmel, has announced the addition of 100 highly paid jobs.

Baker Hill, which develops and delivers business process solutions that help financial institutions, made the announcement on June 4. “We’re really pleased that Baker Hill has decided to base itself in Carmel,” Mayor Jim Brainard said. The Indiana Chamber ranked Baker Hill in the top small- to medium-sized companies.

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SADOVE ELECTED VICE CHAIRMAN: Dr. Michael Sadove was recently elected vice chairman of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Following his two year term, he will then serve as chairman of the board. In addition, Dr. Sadove serves as chairman of the surgery section at Clarian North Medical Center and is a member of the Clarian North Medical Executive Committee.

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CARMEL CHAMBER NETWORKING: Get together with other Carmel businesspeople at Business After Hours, from 5 to 7 p.m. June 21 in the Arts & Design District. Stop at Woody’s Library Restaurant, 40 E. Main St., for appetizers, drinks & a map of participating businesses.

Reservations are requested. Make reservations by calling 846.1049, or register online at www.carmelchamber.com.

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wo weeks ago, my good friend Luke climbed a mountain. An 18,000-foot mountain in South America. Kinda made my week in the office pretty lame...LOL What makes people climb mountains?

Statistically speaking, there aren’t many who do. However, we all face mountains that have nothing to do with topography. Why do some choose to climb them, and others don’t?

That’s a hard question. If I had the answer, I’d be really rich and would be blogging about which of my six exotic supercars I might choose to drive today as I head to the Club for lunch. Or maybe I would blog about my most recent business acquisition and how I plan to take it to the next level.

Give me the real mountain climbers. People like Michaelle, who works for me. Single mom, two kids under the age of 5. By day, she’s a recruiter. A couple of nights a week, she works retail at the mall.

Sells a little Mary Kay on the side, too. Climbs a mountain every day, in my opinion. Mark just lost his 26-year-old son in a single car accident. He showed up at work the Monday after the funeral, sat down at his desk, and went to work.

Lastly, there’s Matt, a college student whose summer job requires him to be up and on the road by 6 a.m. for a one hour each-way commute every day. In the evenings and on the weekends, he works extra hours at Target.

Why? So he can help his parents pay for his Kent Burns education. A climber.

On Success Luke was recently a mountain climber, in the literal sense. He also climbs every other mountain in life that he can find. These people inspire me.

Legendary American climber Alex Lowe once said, “When you remove the risk, you remove the challenge. When you remove the challenge, you wither on the vine.”

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For example, I have moved outside the borders of Carmel to discuss a Hamilton County home with some crucial challenges. After showing this property 38 times and consistently receiving feedback of “too much work required” and “home not in good condition,” the seller decided to take action. They touched up all of the woodwork, cleaned the carpets and painted. The dark and dated kitchen, which needed the most TLC, was updated with crisp new cabinets.

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WHITE TEA HAS THE POWER: Studies at Pace University showed that white tea (not black or green) destroyed more than 80 percent of viruses within 10 minutes. Due to the higher levels of antioxidants, white tea may also be the most powerful when it comes to cancer prevention. University of Oregon researchers found that it was the best tea for inhibiting cell mutations, often the early stages of cancer. Try The Republic of Tea’s Honeydew White ($14 for 50 bags).

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I was relieved when I read the skin develops a yellow, “jaundiced” hue due Wendell Fowler to the congealed bile breaking up to be eliminated.

Nearly all diseases can be “cured” by improving the functioning of the liver, our body’s chemical factory and organ of detoxification Carrots are nutritional heroes and one of the most important vegetables in the Western world. Carrots contain two important photochemicals — flavonoids and carotenoids — that are natural, bioactive compounds found in plant foods. Beta-carotene ( Vitamin A), a carotenoid, decreases the risk of heart disease, stroke, blindness, and certain types of cancer.

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Carrot juice is a used for calcifying poor teeth and can correct faulty circulation, but

more is not better. One pound of carrots makes approximately 8 ounces of carrot juice.

How often would you eat a pound of carrots in one setting?

Low in calories and cholesterol free, carrots nourish, purify and cleanse our systems and stimulate immunity to boot. Regular consumption of carrots also improves one’s complexion (“The Importance of Fresh Juices,” originally published in 1982 by Dr. Christopher, the father of American herbology).

When we juice carrots at home, we add apple with the skin for more nutrition and sweetness. We toss a whole organic carrot into our nightly fruit smoothie, too. This is a stealthy method to add nutritional protection and fiber into your family’s vegetable-resistant daily diet.

When cooking, stick to lightly steaming, roasting them in the oven, or a quick sauté.

Peeling removes a majority of nutrients, so keep the skin on unless you are making a raw veggie platter, for example, where aesthetics matters.

A healthy liver is essential in obtaining the best possible health. If you “care-rot” all about your family’s health, routinely add this sweet, delicious nutritionally dense vegetable, in any form, to your family’s diet and you will help them fend off a host of degenerative diseases.

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SAY YES TO FRUITS & VEGGIES

Apricots: They are a great source of vision-protecting beta-carotene. Plus: Vitamins A and C, fiber and lycopene.

Romaine: It’s chock-full of potassium, which can help lower blood pressure. Plus: Folic acid, beta-carotene and vitamin C. Blueberries: They are packed with antioxidants that help prevent heart and eye disease, as well as some cancers. Plus: Magnesium, manganese and iron.

Bell Peppers: They give you a giant serving of vitamin B6, which your body needs for energy. Plus: Vitamins A and C, and folic acid, a B vitamin that helps the body make

healthy new cells.

Cantaloupe: Just 1 cup will fill your daily requirements for vitamins A and C. Plus: Magnesium and folate.

Spinach: Rich in vitamin K, this leaf promotes bone health. Plus: Vitamins A, B6, C, and E, beta-carotene, fiber, calcium and iron.

Raspberries: They have loads of manganese, which helps promote normal nerve function and strengthens bones. Plus: Disease-fighting antioxidants, vitamins C and K, fiber and magnesium.

Tomatoes: They contain lycopene, a cancer-fighting antioxidant. It’s more concentrated in cooked varieties, so sauté some with garlic tonight. Plus: Vitamin C and some B vitamins.

Tangerines: They are a rich source of pectin, which may reduce cholesterol levels. Plus: Vitamins A, C and E, potassium, folic acid and fiber.

Broccoli: It contains phytochemicals, substances found in produce that help prevent heart disease and certain types of cancer. Plus: Vitamins A, C and K, calcium, folic acid and fiber.

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DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH! Don’t forget you can also get the good nutrients in fruits and veggies by drinking juice.

Here are some good choices, with the amount you should drink: Apple juice: Rich in antioxidants to fight heart disease, 1½ cups a day.

Grapefruit juice: Has an enzyme that protects against lung and colon cancer, 3¾ cups a day.

Tomato juice: High in an antioxidant that can reduce the risk of macular degeneration, a cause of age-related blindness, 1½ cups a day.

Grape juice: Has an enzyme that helps lower blood pressure, 1 cup a day.

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While you’re no longer in danger of getting grounded for saying no to broccoli, you may be missing out on some serious health benefits. A diet rich in fresh produce can help prevent heart and eye disease, as well as certain cancers. And it also helps keep off extra weight.

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LOOKING FOR THAT WIFI HOTSPOT

By Gary Hubbard

The wonderful world of wireless Internet has made it possible for us to connect via “hotspots” from the far corners of the world.

Hotspots are publicly accessible Internet connections that anyone with a wireless device can connect to, provided you know that it’s present.

For most of us, that means pulling out our laptops, powering them up and seeing if an “open” connection exists. It can become quite exasperating if, at the end of this exercise, there are no available hotspots and you must power down and repack your portable computer.

For those that have more than the occasional need to connect through a local coffee shop, hotspot detectors are a great timesaver.

These small devices (usually small enough to connect to a keychain or store in a small pouch in your laptop carry case) are a much more efficient way to determine whether an available wireless connection exists than the “pull and power” ritual with a portable computer.

Whether you are in an airport, working from a hotel lobby or from a restaurant table, finding out if an open Internet connection is available quickly can save you lots of aggravation if you have a good hotspot detector.

A past favorite of mine is the Digital Hotspotter from Canary Wireless (www. canarywireless.com) because it can quickly

identify wireless networks that are broadcasting a signal and let you know if it’s open or protected. It can also tell you what channel the signal is broadcasting on, the name of the connection (SSID - Service Set Identifier), the type of connection (802.11a thru g) and the signal strength.

Until the Canary Wireless Hotspotter 2 has been launched (estimated September 2007), you will have to settle for the original by finding it on eBay or Craigslist.

Some of the more interesting products that have hit the market from companies like ZyXel (zyxel.com) and TrendNet (trendnet.com) are combining flash storage units with WiFi detectors in a single package that can connect to

your keychain ($50 to $150, depending upon the size of the flash drive storage).

The reason that all of this information is helpful becomes very obvious when you are in a very crowded “spectrum” of wireless connections, like most hi-tech big cities.

Knowing which signal is the strongest and most suited to your equipment as well as which of the channels is the least crowded helps you make a quick decision on which connection to try first and saves you time when you determine that the signal strength is too low.

Wireless networks use an unregulated spectrum of radio frequencies, so the less crowded the spectrum the better. The default channel for most wireless routers is 6, so determining whether a hotspot is available on a less crowded channel can help you maintain a connection in a hotspot laden area.

This is also a lesson for those of you having a problem with your home wireless networks.

Make sure you change the broadcast channel from the default so you don’t constantly bump into your less sophisticated neighbors’ wireless networks!

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IPHONE GENERATES BUZZ: Apple’s iPhone continues to generate headlines in the pre-release hubbub of expectation, with analysts and AT&T predicting good results for the product when it ships in the U.S. on June 29. The introduction of the device has generated a hail of excitement, an analyst told the Kansas City Star.

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hat first impression does your abode give? It’s actually pretty easy to create crisp and colorful curb appeal and even easier if you care to spend a few bucks or several thousand.

Nevertheless, there are three secrets to the objective, which are in addition to the basics of a well trimmed lawn and debris/weed free mulch beds.

1. You know how grass ambitiously invades useful sidewalk space by growing out of its territory? Trim it back.

It’s pretty simple to maintain by hitting it every few weeks with your trimmer or a sidewalk edger.

2. A crisply dug edge on landscape beds really make Randy Sorrell them pop and calls Outdoors attention to smartly shaped beds. Weedfree beds are a must. Pull them the first time and then use a selective herbicide (or a twothirds water and one-third vinegar solution) every Saturday morning.

3. A colorful pot of flowering annuals at the front door is critical and becomes a source of inspiration and spot of joy for visitors. Add something fragrant for a dramatic influence.

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Now, let’s say I’m not pleased with her y wife and I do not dress ensemble. Let’s further stipulate that it’s a together. We dress in dreadful combination. Maybe white capri separate rooms when pants, which I hate, open-toed shoes, which we are going out for the I despise, and huge earrings, which I find evening, then we meet unattractive. So I tell her. downstairs and give each other the once-over.

“You look lovely, Dear.”

We used to dress together, This saves us about 20 minutes but we realized as we got older right there. Otherwise she that the anticipation of what the would go upstairs to re-dress my other one would be wearing was grievances, which is probably not an inexpensive way to amuse the right term, but it does make it ourselves and still keep a little sound like I still remember some romance in the marriage. of my American history.

“So, Dick, what are you going Now it’s my turn. to wear tonight?”

“Does this go together?” I ask, “I don’t know. What are you pointing to my shirt and sweater. going to wear?”

“No,” she says. But it is “Not sure. It depends on what more than a no. Inherent in you wear.” that simple word “no” is 27 “I haven’t decided, yet.”

Dick Wolfsie years of her displeasure with my “Oh.” Humor mode of dress and her ultimate This snappy repartee is what resignation that there is no hope has kept our marriage fresh and for improvement and therefore no point in a created a kind of erotic tension between us. real explanation.

I recommend this highly. After this exchange, Then there’s this approach: we go to our separate corners and dress “Mary Ellen, is this sweater OK?” accordingly. We don’t know according to what “Do you have any charcoal pants?” because there don’t seem to be rules anymore.

“Yes, of course. I’ll put them on.”

I used to think that if you are going to pay “How about wearing a blue shirt instead of $34.50 for Veal Oscar, you shouldn’t wear a that white one?”

T-shirt and baseball cap to the restaurant, but “Yes, I have a blue shirt.” apparently the people I generally sit next to “Shoes. Do you have black instead of didn’t get that memo. brown?”

But I digress. After we have both selected “Fine. I’ll change shoes.” our attire for the evening, we rendezvous at “OK, now, the sweater is just fine.” the bottom of the stairs at around 6 p.m. We I have to wrap up the column now. It’s don’t have to leave until 6:45, but this is just about 4 p.m. on a Saturday and my wife and I the beginning of our pre-departure ritual. are going to a party this evening.

My wife asks the inevitable question.

I can’t wait to see what I’m going to wear.

“How do I look?”

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can handle my yard. ithout getting too However, it won’t be easy. The mower will touchy-feely-crunchyjump every time it hits a bump in the lawn. granola about it, It will jam on hidden sticks. It will leave big I’m trying to be a patches of uncut grass behind, responsible meaning that to get the lawn occupant of the planet. I recycle, I looking respectable will require try not to waste fuel, I try to cause two and possibly three passes as little pollution (air, water and — across, up-and-down and maybe noise) as possible. diagonally. Oh, and the grass is The most visible expression of damp, so that means the thing is this effort, I suppose, would be going to clog about every six feet my old fashioned push mower, the or so. kind Wally and the Beaver used This is what I have facing me when Ward Cleaver had them out today. And it’s the reason that I’m there cutting the grass before they sitting here wishing I could trade could run off to get into mischief my touchy-feely-crunchy-granola with Whitey and Lumpy and Mike Redmond push mower for something with a especially Eddie Haskell. Oh, that Humor little power. Also a 60-inch mower Haskell. What a rascal. deck, headlights and a drink I’m sorry. I get diverted holder. sometimes. I really liked “Leave It To Beaver.”

Yes. Today, I want a riding mower.

Where was I? Oh, yes. Push mower.

In fact, I want the one my brother just I have this old fashioned/Beaver Cleaver bought for Mom. A little power? This thing is lawnmower, and most of the time I like it. gi-normous. Heck, my first motorcycle didn’t Today, however, is not most of the time. have an engine that big.

Today is the day when we finally Now, I know what you’re thinking: got a break in a stretch of late-spring Shame on you, Mike, being envious of your thunderstorms, which meant I could finally Mother’s lawnmower. Why, that sweet old get out and mow the grass, which was now lady deserves to mow her lawn in ease and well up over my ankles. Lucky for me I live comfort. Besides, a little exercise with the in town, where such a condition is merely push mower will be good for you. considered unsightly. In certain subdivisions, The reason I know you’re thinking it is letting your grass grow to this length will get because I’m thinking it, too. And also because you fined. And in others, it’ll get you evicted.

Mom just said pretty much the same thing.

Those of you with push mowers, or who Oh, well. grew up in families like mine, where muscling The grass isn’t getting any shorter. I’ve one around the yard was considered a way to put it off as long as I can. I’d better get out build character in young people, know where there and get to work. If I start now, I might I am going with this: — MIGHT — be done before “Leave It To A push mower, while great most of the time, is pretty much worthless when the grass Beaver” comes on. At 3 p.m. Tomorrow. gets too high. Today’s chore will be like trying Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, to cut the African savanna down to size with humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ an eggbeater. mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, OK, that’s exaggerating. Properly sharpened and maintained, a push mower will Indianapolis, IN 46244. For information on speaking fees and availability, visit www. cut tall grass. Not the Serengeti, maybe, but it spotlightwww.com.

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OBITUARIES James “Jim” G. Richards, 72, Lafayette, passed away on June 2, 2007, in his home. He was born in Lafayette on July 17, 1934, to the late Gordon Richards and Rosemary Richards, who survives. Mr. Richards attended St. Ann’s

Catholic School and graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952-56 as an air traffic controller. Mr. Richards married B. Jeanne Steiner, who survives. He is also survived by five children, Catherine Miller, Steven Richards, Jeffrey Richards, David Richards and Mary Jo Young, and 11 grandchildren.

Mr. Richards was an accomplished woodworker and avid race fan. He also enjoyed camping and fishing but mostly spending time with family, friends and the simple things of life. He also taught Indian dancing with the Order of the Arrow in Boy Scout Troop 333.

Family and friends gathered on June 5 in Leppert Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated June 6 in the St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, Westfield, of which he was a member.

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2) Price materials to give yourself a working knowledge of the costs of various alternatives, such as paint-grade moldings and doors vs. oak or other stain-grade material.

3) Ask to see a sample of the individual’s work, particularly if planning intricate and involved trim work.

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Trial by fire: To test for real silk, burn a small clipping (if you have permission). Cotton smells like candlewick, while silk is closer to burning hair.

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was, indeed, more costly.

The proper hinge is, however, far less expensive than the co-pay for the emergency room visit when the lid slams on small fingers in search of a Lego.

I am now a firm believer that few things affect the appearance and appeal of a project or an entire house as much as well chosen and installed woodworking.

I spoke with a trim carpentery team, Mark and Cheryl Reagan, about what makes the difference between someone who can cut wood with a saw and a true craftsman.

They responded in unison that it is a Godgiven talent.

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When asked how a home owner could go about hiring a trim carpenter to do the job right, the Reagans supplied a check list: 1) Determine the projects you want the trimPa contractor to complete. Are you looking PM to install interior doors, window and door

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In the course of a single day, I was able to witness extremes in the quality of workmanship between such an individual and a true trim carpenter.

A client who had recently contracted with a remodeling company to finish a basement called to show me some builtin benches that were intended to contain the stuffed toys and trucks that small Vicky Earley Decor children collect.

I had an appointment with a trim carpenter that same day to inspect an ongoing project. The delta of workmanship between the toy box maker and the trim craftsman was vast.

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• What looks good on me? The most important factor to consider is proportion. For example, if the jacket is too long, it will throw off the suit’s balance. When your arms are by your sides, you should be able to curl the knuckles of your hand under the bottom of the jacket, says Sandy Neiman, director of merchandising at Paul Stuart.

• Where should I stop? Start at a high-end retailer, and find a salesman who dresses the way you’d like to dress. Try on several suits and see what works on you – and why. If they prices are too high for your taste, take what you’ve learned to a store that better fits your budget.

• How can I get the best price? Wait for markdowns. Stick with a classic look, and you’ll suffer no fashion penalty by waiting for sales, typically in December and June.

• What do I tell the tailor? Retailers typically err on the side of conservatism when it comes to alterations, making the sleeves and pants too long. And always try on the suit with your wallet wherever you carry it: “You need a suit that looks great as you’re going to wear it and use it, not when you’re standing around,” says Neiman.

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AMI PLANS OPEN HOUSE: The Ami Gallery (240 E. Main St.) plans an open house from 5 to 8 p.m. June 21. It will feature Jim Chagares and Jim Wyant, whose specialties include nature photography and scenic art. Wine and cheese will be served. For more information, call 663.4798 or go to www. amiphoto.net.

EISLER TO VISIT BOOKSTORE: Author Barry Eisler will be at the Mystery Company (233 Second Ave, SW, Carmel) at 7 p.m. on Friday to talk about and sign copies of “Requiem for an Assassin,” the last novel in his John Rain series. Visit his Web site at barryeisler.com.

If following golfers around during a tournament isn’t what you’re thinking for Father’s Day, following Jimmy Buffett around the country is a pleasant alternative. Jimmy Buffett, known for his song “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and his restaurants of the same name, could be the perfect Father’s Day gift this year.

An instant sell- out every summer, Jimmy Buffett has 14 shows scheduled for the summer. Each stop on the tour is easily reached by car from Carmel because of the two- to three-day intervals between shows.

The tour ends with back-to-back shows at the Gillette Stadium in

BOOK REVIEW The Sultan’s Seal

by Jenny White Review by Nina Kennedy, CCPL Readers’ Advisory Librarian Jenny White’s debut novel is an intriguing blend of history, romance and mystery set in the opulent city of Istanbul during the last years of the Ottoman Empire. The body of an Englishwoman wearing a pendant with the sultan’s seal is found on the shores of the Bosporus near Istanbul. Magistrate Kamil Pasha must find the killer but is thwarted by secrecy and treachery in the Sultan’s palace.

As he investigates the murder, he finds that he must evade the Sultan’s spies while intruding into the restricted circle of the upperclass British residents. The story is told by Magistrate Kamil; Jaanan, a young Muslim woman; and Sybil, the British ambassador’s daughter.

Visit the Carmel Clay Public Library’s Web site at www.carmel. lib.in.us for more book reviews.

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Hoosier Heartland Connects Communities The Indiana Transportation Museum’s Hoosier Heartland trains began running Saturday. The train takes travelers from Noblesville to Atlanta, with stops in Cicero and Arcadia. The next excursions will be June 23 and have a gardening theme. The train departs at 10:35 a.m. from Noblesville, and its last drop-off at 4:10 p.m. Visit www.itm. org for more information.

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PUPPETS TO PUT ON SHOW: Carmel Clay Parks will host a Kid Koncert with Adzooks Puppets, “The Tortoise,” on Wednesday and another with Chris Camp, “Master of the Bull Whip Show,” on June 20. Both performances begin at 10 a.m. at River Heritage Park (11813 River Road). These free, one-hour shows are designed for families and are open to the public. For more information, contact Emily Randell at erandell. carmelclayparks.com.

Some say it’s a man’s world. Whether this is true, Father’s Day should not warrant an automatic gift of a mug, a tie or package of golf balls.

Here are a few gifts that would put your father or husband on cloud nine while reducing your bank account to the red.

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The 136th British Open will be held next month at Carnoustie golf course in Scotland.

The Travel Agent offers a five-night Open program that allows two rounds of golf on the championship course before you watch the final two days of the Open. Golf has been played over the links at Carnoustie since the 1500s. The British Open at Carnoustie starts July 13 and ends on July 22. The trip’s cost is based on a double occupancy and is $3,475.

Foxboro, Mass., and at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Sending Dad and a guest to every show on Buffett’s Bahama Breeze tour will set you back $4,460, including hotels. Tickets are on sale now for all the venues on the tour.

Driving to every show in a brand new car would make the trip much more enjoyable. With an acceleration from standstill to 62 mph in only five seconds, the new Maybach 57 S could get you there fast.

The MayBach 57 S is produced by Maybach, which is owned by Mercedes.

The Maybach 57 S includes features like the Airmatic DC (Dual Control), Linguatronic voice control, the Command APS control and display system, and a 600-watt sound system with Dolby surround sound on every seat. Onemotoring.com says the interior is “handcrafted and finished to a luxurious perfection.” The Maybach 57 S comes with a navigation system standard, for only $377,000.

To keep you on schedule and make sure you get to the concert on time, a watch would be nice. Seiko’s high end line of watches top out at a price of $522. This kinetic perpetual watch has plenty of features to please a father or husband. The most impressive is the watch’s response to being shaken. If the watch has not been worn for a long period of time, a few shakes is all it takes for the watch to reset itself perfectly.

Remember, June 17 is Father’s Day. If getting your husband or dad golf balls was the idea, think about how happy he would be if he were able to take those golf balls and use them to play 18 holes before watching the British Open. There’s simply no comparison.

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BASH BENEFITS BIG BROTHERS/ SISTERS: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana will host it’s Big Bash Benefit “Magic Carpet Ride” on June 23 at the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. The dinner will include silent and live auctions, belly dancers, fortune tellers and other mystic entertainment. Ticket prices are $125 for an individual or $1,000 for a table of eight. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Katie Ashby at 472.3738 or visit www. bbbsci.org.

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BUSINESSES PLAN BLOCK PARTY: Join Bella Chic (111 First St. SW) and Lucky Lou (111 W. Main St., Suite 130) for a block party from 4 to 7 p.m. June 23, featuring a cooking demo by Adrien Sharp (finalist of this season’s TV show “Next Food Network Star”). It’s also Bella Chic’s one year anniversary. Food will be courtesy of Joe’s Butcher Shop, and there will be samplings of Twisted Tea. For more information, go to www.bellachicinteriors.com or www.shopluckylou.com or call 581.4100.

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April Willy, who makes her home and studio in Carmel, produces both conceptually challenging works of ďŹ ne art and whimsical book illustrations in oils, acrylics and pastels. “I jumped directly into freelance illustration after graduating from Herron School of Art in 1981,â€? Willy said. “I worked for many years as an editorial and commercial illustrator, which today I combine with ďŹ ne artwork and book illustration.â€?

Examples of her children’s book illustrations are on view until June 21 at Dean Johnson Gallery (646 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis), along with children’s book drawings and paintings by Rob Harrell, Andi Phillips, Emma Overman and Julia Woolf.

While each of the artists uses a different style to illustrate tales as diverse as the Shrek movies and Hansel and Gretel, for this exhibition they all contributed their own interpretations on “Alice in Wonderland,� including Willy’s “Alice Makes a BreakThrough� (24� by 26�). “Whether you’re a kid or just a kid at heart, this exhibit will enchant you,� said Casey Jo Crist, gallery coordinator, Dean Johnson Gallery.

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Willy has completed the artwork for three children’s “Far Fetchedâ€? books: “Have You Ever Seen a Moose Brushing His Teeth?â€?, October, which is National “Have You Ever Seen a Moose Breast Cancer Awareness Taking a Bath?â€? (both in print) Month. and “Three Cupsâ€? (available Additional works by soon). Examples from all are on Willy can be seen this fall view at the gallery. “Mooseâ€? at the Carmel International She’s currently working on Art Fair and the Thomas 17 interior illustrations plus the Kinkaid Gallery in Castleton cover for a book called “Why and this winter at the Sugar Creek Art Gallery, Is Mommy Sleeping?â€? by Yopi Havlik, which Thorntown. You can also ďŹ nd her artwork answers children’s questions about a parent at the CCA Gallery, Zionsville; Gallery 126, battling breast cancer. The author, a breast WestďŹ eld; and the Hoosier Salon, Indianapolis. cancer survivor, determined to write the book For more information, contact the artist at after failing to ďŹ nd a book that explained the (317) 844.-4433 or visit www.aprilwilly.com. disease appropriately to her own children. “The ďŹ rst moose book took me about a year to illustrate, but I’ve made a commitment Barbara E. Cohen is a freelance writer who covers to complete the latest project in four months,â€? the arts for Current in Carmel and teaches art appreciation at the Carmel campus of Ivy Tech Comshe said. munity College. You can reach her at barbara@ That means completing approximately an i-writersstudio.com. illustration a week so the book can appear in

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Favorite dish: Steak salad

Brewery: Bell’s Brewery — Galesburg, Mich.

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK The Red Star Tavern, located in the Clay Terrace Shopping Mall, offers good feelings through comfort dishes that everyone can enjoy. The appetizers range from cornbread to chicken avocado cilantro egg rolls.

People can eat a burger, steak or fish. The wine selection is large enough to be enjoyed by anyone no matter what the budget. On Thursdays, wine is sold at half price all day long. Since The Red Star Tavern is located in Clay Terrace, you can head out for a stroll through the mall after eating.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

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Dates: Fridays. Location: ComedySportz, 721 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis.

Time: Doors open 9:30 p.m., performance begins at 10 p.m. Price: $5.

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Blonde Sonja — Friday; Roadhouse — Saturday. Location: 13644 N. Meridian St. Phone: 573.9746. Web: www.mickeysirishpub.com.

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Date: Tuesday. Location: The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. Price: $25. Restrictions: 21 and older. Time: Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8. Phone: 259.7029. Web: www.thevogue.ws.

Music Hip Trip Julia Harkey, a 2005 CHS graduate, performs in “The Wizard of Oz.”

Part of the 2007 Summer Family Concert Series. Date: Wednesday. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Gazebo at Carmel Civic Square. Price: Free.

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Date: Wednesday. Location: Crackers, 6281 N. College Ave., Indianapolis.

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Date: Saturday. Location: 4705 E. 96th St., Indianapolis. Time: 9 to midnight.

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