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ONE-oF-a-kind School Little Star Center in Carmel makes a difference

in the lives of autistic children and their families.

What is Autism?

Autism affects one in 150 children, according to the Centers for Disease Control, with four boys to every one girl diagnosed with the disorder. It is considered a spectrum disorder, because of the range of severity of characteristics.

“There are so many differences among this population,” said Dr. Little Star Center features one-on-one therapy. From left are Ellie Trivedi, age 9; Senior ABA Therapist Crystal Sullivan; ABA Therapist Sember Darland; ABA Therapist Katrina Vancelette; and Bryce Rowley, age 9.

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to put our family in the best position to win all around,” Ide said. “Schooling for the kids — with or five years, the Little Star Center Austin being a big deciding factor — near a metroin Carmel has been helping chilpolitan area (was important), but yet we wanted a dren with autism, and their families, small-town feel.” too.

Ide said they literally looked at a map of the Little Star was founded in 2002 U.S. and narrowed their list of choices.

by Amy and Steele Gudal, who have two autistic “Indiana has a very progressive insurance daughters. One was able to learn in a mainstream mandate in regard to autism, and then we found setting; the other was not.

Zionsville and stumbled on Little Star,” she said.

The center is the first of its kind in the MidAustin had done ABA for several years but in a west. It’s where children home-based program. can work with therapists “The real beauty of Little Star is year-round one-on-one. that you can design your own proTherapists practice applied gram,” Ide said. “He goes 9 (a.m.) to behavior analysis, or ABA. 2, has one-on-one time, circle time, ABA, which is recognized crafts; there are people to interact by the U.S. surgeon general with, which you don’t get at home.” as the only treatment for And it helps the family — espeautism, works for anyone, cially the mother, Ide said. according to the center’s “When you have a home-based director, Mary Rosswurm. program, you are basically home Mary Rosswurm, Director “It looks at behaviors bound because you have theraand what motivates them,” pists in the home every day,” she Rosswurm said. “For example, explained. “They are employees you when we see a child drop to the floor and scream, hire to work with your child, but you just don’t we run to them to see what they want. That just leave, so it’s kind of isolating. It’s nice being at the reinforces that behavior so the next time they center, because it lets mom and families recharge want something they do the same thing.” and the child has a safe place to go.”

But with ABA, therapists look to reinforce But some families still choose home-based proappropriate behavior and ignore and extinguish grams. Janet Pangle and her 15-year-old son, Brett, inappropriate behaviors, Rosswurm said. live in Indianapolis during the week while the Little Star attracts families from not only the rest of the family is at home in Brookston.

Midwest, but from as far away California and even “There is no program of this type in the Sri Lanka.

Lafayette area,” Pangle said. “The therapist Debbie Ide and her family moved to Indiana provides programming for Brett and works on from southern California so her 10-year-old son, all areas of self help skills — not just academic Austin, could attend Little Star. but all that would be important for him to live “We really looked across the country, trying a pretty semi-independent life.”

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Brett is also blind, but Pangle said the autism is his real disability. And with Little Star and ABA, the progress she has seen in her son is nothing short of amazing.

“It’s been such a blessing for our family. He has made such progress, his vocabulary multiplies daily and his communication is really starting to come out,” she said. “When we started with Little Star, he was very aggressive and required restraint measures. He was very nonverbal and totally noncompliant and would not follow directions.”

With Little Star, Pangle says positive behavior has replaced the negative.

“It has made a turnaround in his whole quality of life,” she said.

Centers like Little Star across the country can average enrollment costs of $75,000 to $100,000 a year, Rosswurm said. But because of the Carmel facility’s lean operating model — Rosswurm is assisted by a group of parent volunteers — its cost is $30,000 to $35,000 a year.

The center’s biggest fundraiser is an annual golf marathon. This year’s — its sixth — is slated for Oct. 5 at Pebble Brook in Noblesville.

“Family and friends just go out and golf 100 holes in a day — it really is a marathon,” Rosswurm said. “We take pledges and have businesses sponsor holes. This is what really keeps our doors open and our cost down for our parents.”

Jerome Ulman, a special education professor at Ball State University.

“It’s hard to make generalizations, but they do share certain characteristics.”

Those include social difficulty, communication problems and focusing on repetitive behaviors.

“Some can be very upset if their environment is changed in the slightest way,” Ulman explained.

“They insist on routines — consistent routines — and when it’s not they let you know about it.”

Autistic characteristics are often noticed between ages 18 months to 3 years.

Ulman said there is a known genetic basis to the disorder, but at this time it is too premature to say whether it can be cured.

— Christine Bavender

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On the cover: ABA Therapist Leila Allen works with Zachary Henry, age 7. (Photo by Shane Rodimel)

OUR TAKES It is our position that the decision by local developers Paul Estridge and Paul Estridge Jr. to give away a part of the profit that they have realized from the sale of gambling interests in Indiana Downs is a good one for Hamilton County, for Carmel and for the Estridge clan. Much has been said about the Anderson horse track backed by the pair. Much has been said about our General Assembly’s recent move to permit slot machines at the track. And, much has been said about the effects of casino gambling on our state’s citizens and our addiction to the tax revenue that it generates. However, we’ve

not heard enough about the Hamilton County Legacy Fund (www.cicf.org).

This affiliate of the Central Indiana Community Foundation serves our community by making grants and providing support and oversight for family and individual foundations like the one created by the Estridges’ gift. Legacy Fund chief Brad Little is a thoughtful and community-focused individual; and if you are in a position to give back, even in a small way, you should reach out to him. We know that he’d appreciate it; and at the end of the day, so would you.

A PATH TO THE FUTURE It is our position that the City Council’s unanimous vote to transfer $551,000 from a motor vehicle fund into one aimed to extend and expand the growing network of sidewalks and bicycle paths is a good one on a number of fronts.

Carmel has been recognized as one of the most forward-thinking communities in the nation because of its extensive use of trees, expansion of green space and its efforts towards connecting our community via trails, walks and multi-use paths.

The specific corridors funded by this move include ones that will network our existing infrastructure in the Art & Design District and the Monon Trail complex

with hotels and other as yet unconnected residential areas. The positive impact of more of our fellow citizens walking to support local restaurants and shops is not only sure to produce continued and expanded health benefits, but also significant positive economic advantages. The outlay already made in infrastructure will be greatly enhanced by these additions; and with the completion of U.S. 31 and Keystone improvements, more of us will be connected to what is rapidly becoming a jewel of our city — namely, its non-vehicular transportation system. Enjoy the trails this fall. We are lucky to have them.

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ith my young minute they’ll talk about the game son run(remember the pre-game is supning circles posed to PREview the game).What around more can they say about this topic the room that the previous 15 other talking throwing a football in the air, our heads haven’t already said? family turned on the TV at 7 p.m.

Nope, 56 minutes of how Vick last Monday for the “Monday Night has done us wrong, if he’ll play Football” coverage of the Chicago again, how he can rehabilitate his Bears-at-Indianapolis Colts game. image, and why (in a country that We had hoped to reminisce supposedly likes giving people about the Bears-Colts Super Bowl second chances) we should supone rainy Miami night in February, port him if he comes back.

Sue Finkam and hear once again how great Well, I’m so very sorry. He Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison didn’t just make a one-time bad and my personal favorite, Bob decision. He’s a loser, and playSanders, are doing. (As a licensed ing in the NFL is a privilege that athletic trainer who has spent more than her should go to some kid on a practice squad, fair share of time on the sidelines, I just LOVE working out with the team and on his own 12 it when a defensive player puts a big ol’ hurt hours a day, just waiting for his chance. on a running back, the By the time you read kind of hit you hear in this, NFL commissioner the nosebleed seats.

Roger Gooddell may But I digress.) already have banned What did the anVick from the league for nouncers lead with and life. If he didn’t, or isn’t STAY with until 7:56 going to, shame on him. p.m. when they briefly It’s the only correct rulmentioned the game ing that could come out about to start? Michael of NFL headquarters.

Vick. Michael Vick, Oh, by the way, that a/k/a Ron Mexico, the sound you’ve been dog-killing antithesis of hearing is the de-stitcher a “star.” taking No. 7s and “Vick” Just what I wanted off all those “authentic” my son to hear about.

Atlanta Falcons jerseys, Michael Vick with pup (Sarcasm intended.) while anxious corporate The league has more sponsors gobble down than 1,500 players, many of whom donate Tums by the bottle. Sorry, Michael, you’ve portions of their salaries and time to charities. disgraced yourself, your team and the league.

Some have overcome personal challenges Sue Finkam, a Carmel resident, is the marketing to make it to the elite level of football. Most and public relations manager for Clarian North will end up being valuable additions to our Medical Center in Carmel. You may e-mail her at communities someday. So 56 minutes on one of the few bad guys in the league? ESPN sucks. info@currentincarmel.com.

Yes, I’m guilty of not changing the channel.

But I kept thinking, Surely this is it. Any

Random thoughts while wondering: Where’s a good Kennedy joke when you really need one?

“Band-Aid” Bart Peterson is running for re-election for mayor of Indianapolis so he can continue the downward spiral through which he is guiding our neighbor to the south. So, the question becomes, What of Greg Ballard, his opponent? This guy has a chance to make a bunch of noise about the incumbent’s misdeeds, yet he’s been strangely absent from the limelight. Beats us! *** George Carlin may be a grumpy ol’ comedian these days, but he’s absolutely dead-on about one thing (and we’ll try to be clean here): The “wuss-ification” of America is in full force. We couldn’t agree more. *** Chemicals being dumped into Lake Michigan? Say it ain’t so! *** Hey, didn’t you learn politeness from your parents? When we’re at a four-way stop, and it’s really our turn but we wave you ahead of us ’cause we’re nice guys, you could show us something other than the dirty digit. A simple thank-you gesture would suffice. Same thing

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STOP THE SPENDING Editor: It would seem that our mayor had found even more creative ways to spend taxpayer dollars. I refer specifically to the $20,000 expenditure for portraits of former mayors, thinking ahead perhaps to the time when his portrait would be hung in City Hall. The mayor is like a “kid in a candy store” with our money, spending tax dollars like he had an open check book with no accountability whatsoever. My view on the portraits is the same as my view on the $700,000 he has asked for for the Arts budget. No way. When tax dollars are spent, there must be oversight. The runaway spending must stop.

Sarann Warner Candidate, Carmel City Council

MAN CREATES GODS Editor: “How many Gods are there?” asks Bob Walters in his Aug. 21 column. One, he says.

Then Walters contends that Thor, Zeus, Apollo and other “gods of antiquity” have

Steve Greenberg & Brian Kelly for when we hold the door for you; your silence speaks volumes about your social aptitude. *** One of our kids got “busted” the other day by the school fashion police. The kid complained to us. We refused to see the kid’s side of it, because rules are rules. It could be worse; the kid could be in a school uniform.

Maybe the kid and the kid’s compatriots should think about that. ( We have no uniforms at Carmel’s Best Weekly Newspaper™, but we do have some dandy baseball hats.)

to Current in Carmel, 1 South Range Line Road, Carmel, IN 46032. Keep letters to 100 words max (we may make exceptions), and be sure to include your home zip code and a daytime number for verification. not withstood the test of time that the God of the Bible has withstood.” But those gods of antiquity still live in current notions of God. There may be just one God, but that God has had many names throughout history. Some call that “transformations of myth” through time.

Even the God of the Old Testament was given two names, “Yahweh” ( Jehovah) and “Lord God.” The God of Deuteronomy 6:4 is “one Lord.” Pagan Gods at the time were called “Lord.” The God of Genesis 1:26 and Gen. 3:22 speaks of “itself ” in the plural, i.e., “Let us make man in our image.”

The God of the Old Testament is a violent warrior God, like Thor and Zeus; the God ( Jesus) of the New Testament tries to be a gentler God, like Apollo or Dionysus. But, even Jesus is transformed from peace bringer to sword bringer, more like the God Mithra, who was popular among Roman Legions.

There may be just one God. Man has yet to find that God. Instead, Man creates the God he needs at various times in history.

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UPCOMING SPEAKERS: Jim Palecek will speak on the topic of it’s “Easier to Give than Receive” at 7 a.m. Sept. 10 during the Carmel Clay Kiwanis meeting. The meeting will be at 515 E. Main St., Carmel. For information, call Don Moehn at 873.1956.

Steven Stolen, Managing Director of the Indiana Repertory Theatre will speak about the role of the IRT in Central Indiana to the Rotary Club of Carmel. He will speak at noon Friday at Oakhill Mansion, 116th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway.

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years with her family. Why couldn’t they have thrown some punches, apologized and moved on?

Life is just too short to be spent harboring bitterness, jealousy and anger. It’s scary to confront someone, but it’s so much more effective and positive than talking about someone behind their back and letting the problem fester. Plus, fifth grade was a long time ago!

You know how to correctly apply eyeliner now, right? And that bangs aren’t a good look for you? Well it’s time you brought that maturity to your problem-solving skills. Be respectful and be sensitive, but say what’s on your mind. I promise you’ll feel better. And if you don’t know the best way to approach a potentially volatile confrontation, consult your husband. This is one area, ladies, where they actually do know what they’re talking about (for once).

Grudge match? Men 1, Ladies 0. Peace out!

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

through the program, I found another Creviston Clan member name. Caryn Creviston is the person responsible for pancake, eye liner and gray hair as makeup director. Just looking at the people involved from a purely percentage standpoint; no Crevistons — no “Big River.”

Actually, that statement rings true more than many people realize. There would be no Carmel Community Players without Larry Creviston as it did not exist before he announced the first curtain call in 1993. Larry, along with his brother Ron, Dick Davis and Ed Beck started a theater group for our community with the following statement guiding them. “Our mission is to provide quality live dramatic and musical entertainment presentations that expand and develop creative, cultural and educational opportunities for the entire community.”

Each year, the organization stages several productions, including dramas, musicals and comedies using experienced actors and actresses as well as offering an opportunity to

those with less experience to participate. Hundreds of volunteers agree to take on specific duties as each new production begins to take shape. Many, many people have contributed valuable time and talent to give us the CCP we are so lucky to now enjoy. But without someone like Larry Creviston first stepping up and deciding to take the lead role, the arts in Carmel would just not be complete. *** Although not a theatre critic, I could not let the opportunity go by to note that City Councilman Rick Sharp made his CCP debut in this production. The director perfectly cast him as Duke, the scoundrel and unscrupulous character in the story. Everyone who knows Rick enjoyed watching him use his natural talent to portray someone the exact opposite of his real life persona.

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

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SUPPORT LOCAL HEROES: Help the Heroes Club in its mission to provide support to the families of Hamilton County public safety officers who lose their lives in the line of duty. The 10th annual Heroes Club Golf Outing will be Sept. 13 at Bent Tree Golf Club in Westfield.

The $100 fee sponsors one public safety officer guest. For more information, call 208.3683.

particularly interpersonal issues.

My grandmother and her twin sister are sad examples of how most women fail to deal with disagreement and end up harboring nasty grudges. For most of their adult life, they were extremely close. They lived directly across the street from each other (they had married best friends), dressed identically, and rarely went anywhere without the other.

Then after both of their husbands died, something happened. They stopped going shopping together, stopped sharing meals together, even stopped talking to each other.

Instead, they began complaining about the other to whoever would listen and even began spying on each other. (My aunt tells a hilarious story about catching my 75-year-old grandmother crouching in the bushes while her sister picked up twigs in her front yard.)

To this day, no one knows what started “the fight,” but my great-aunt died before anything was resolved. It was heart-wrenching at her funeral to hear my grandmother crying out “Susie, Susie, my sister, come back!” She had lost 15 years with her best friend! Fifteen

‘BIG RIVER’ RUNS ON VOLUNTEER EFFORTS

attended the Carmel Community Players production of “Big River” a few weeks ago. The performance, staged in the new auditorium at Clay Middle School, was a delightful story about the adventures of Huckleberry Finn on the Mississippi River.

In the school cafeteria-turned-theatre-lobby prior to the rise of the curtain, I observed Susan Creviston dutifully exchanging money for tickets prior to the rise of the curtain.

Once the show got under way, two more Crevistons entered, one stage left and the other stage right.

Ron Creviston was Andy Phelps and Larry Jeff Worrell Creviston played the CarmelCan! role of King. Flipping

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HELP WITH DIVORCE: DivorceCare and DC4K (Divorce Care for Kids) will be offered from 7 to 8 p.m. beginning Sept. 4 at Carmel Lutheran Church, 4850 E. 131st St. DivorceCare is a Christ-centered educational support group for adults who have experienced a divorce. DC4K is a program for children of divorce, ages 5 through 12. Contact Pastor Don Haase at 814.4252 or dhaase@carmellutheran.org.

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firmly believe that women outshine men at most things: We make beautiful babies, we never miss the toilet when we urinate, and, other than Rob Lowe, we are far more attractive. But when it comes to resolving disagreements and moving on, men rule.

For example, let’s say you have an issue with your neighbor’s dog pooping in your yard. A man would simply walk over and say “Keep your g.d. dog off my grass or he will soon be a she courtesy of my hedge clippers.” To which the neighbor would reply, “Cool. Sorry, man. Want a beer?”

And all is well in suburbia.

A woman, on the Danielle other hand, would Wilson handle the situation totally differently, and with really no resolution. First she would call her other neighbor and complain about it for hours. Then she would e-mail everyone (except the responsible party) about her feelings on dogs, inconsiderate dog owners, and children-contaminating dog poop. Finally, she’d moan to her husband as soon as he walked in the door, and he would then just walk over and confront the neighbor (and return with a cold beer).

What is wrong with us? Why do we prefer to whine about problems rather than simply resolve them? Why do we let emotions get in the way of rational communication? I know women have a primal need to vent and men have the need to fix, but I think we could really learn a lot by the way men solve problems,

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CHOOSING A PET: The Carmel Library will host “How to Choose the Right Pet” at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Program Room. Indiana Proactive Animal Welfare Inc., a local not-for- profit organization that promotes animal welfare, will present. Call 844.3362 for more information.

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Jane Reiman:From Carmel to Corydon

armel’s second And Carmel established its own mayor, Jane water system. One of the few cities Reiman, was in the state! That’s SO important!” the city’s only • With the city council, “Carmel two-term mayor bought the land for Civic Square.

(1980-1987) until current Mayor … We built the fire station first.

Jim Brainard.

Then City Hall and the police Reiman moved to the first state station. We’d all been so overcapital, Corydon, in 1995 to be crowded.” with her daughter and two of her • “The first budget we did — we five grandchildren (the other three raised the pay of EVERY city associlive in Wakarusa). ate. That really said something!”

Prior to her mayoral election, Her biggest disappointment?

Danny she served on Carmel’s first city “We never got downtown Carmel O’Malia council under Mayor Al Pickett going the way we hoped to. We from 1976 to ’79. couldn’t get support of downtown When asked what she’s up to these days, businesses. Double-digit inflation hurt a lot Reiman replied, “I served Carmel for all those too. But I marvel at what’s going on downyears; now I serve the Lord.” She conducts town now!”

Bible Study classes for her church and at the That led to my realization that Reiman may Corydon YMCA (which, she proudly points be the biggest fan Brainard has. “He’s a brilout, her daughter founded). “All denominaliant visionary who can get things done! He’s tions—teens to 92 years old,” she added. And brought Carmel to this amazing success story. then quickly: “I also baby-sit!”

In fact, every prior mayor played a positive Next she was asked about her accomplishrole and Jim’s put it all together!” ments. Reiman was quick to emphasize, “Not In conclusion, Jane asked me to tell; everymine — ours! We had a great team, especially one, “I love Carmel and the people.”

Dottie Smith, Fred Swift and Billy Walker. So Danny O’Malia is a Carmel resident. Contact him many others!” at dannyo@thetrustpointe.com.

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DISPATCHES CHS HOUSE MEMBERS NAMED: Members of the Carmel High School House cabinet have been selected for this school year.

Students applied and were interviewed by senior David Joest, speaker of the House, and faculty advisers.

Seniors appointed to the cabinet are Kristyn Burke, Amanda Burkert, Andrew Chernoff, Michael Clark, Katie Duffy, Michael Hays, Kellie Knieper, Christine Latta, Megan Marshall, Stevan Stankovich, Nate Underwood and Brian Vanneman. Juniors Ashley Elliott, Weston Luzaddder, Alexis Paris, Curtis Pittman, Allie Weller and sophomore Kevin Kidd also will serve as cabinet members.

The remaining 200 House members will be selected early this school year, according to Katie Overbeck, student government co-sponsor.

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BLOOD DRIVE: Smoky Row Elementary School, 900 W. 136th St., will host a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. A mobile unit from the Indiana Blood Center will be located at the school’s parking lot.

Donors must be at least 16 years old and meet certain weight and health requirements. Child care will be provided so that parents may participate. All donors will receive a T-shirt and movie pass.

LEARN ABOUT LIBRARY: Carmel Clay Public Library will offer several sessions of a class designed to help students use print and electronic resources at the library and at home, including encyclopedias, magazines, books, on-line databases and Internet resources.

Registration is required and begins Sept. 1 either in person or by calling 844.3363.

Visit www.carmel.lib.in.us for dates and times.

One adult caregiver per child must attend with the student.

PRAIRIE TRACE OFFICERS: Prairie Trace Elementary School students have elected their student council officers for this school year. They are Hannah Blystone, president; Allissa Barthuly, secretary; and Laura Wagner, treasurer. Fifthgrade teacher Cheryl Ruetz sponsors the council.

BACK TO SCHOOL. BACK TO BULLYING?

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e think of boys in association with bullies. Well now there is mounting evidence that girls as young as age 3 or 4 and into middle school are becoming more of a threat to the self-worth of other girls by using manipulation and peer pressure to get what they want. They regularly exclude others and threaten to withdraw friendship when they don’t get their way. Something as simple as teasing can develop into full-fledged bullying.

With the advent of text messaging, cell phones and email, the Becky Kapsalis hurtfulness of bullying Ask YiaYia can get to hundreds of kids instantaneously, spitefully ruining reputations through rumor!

In an iParenting article about girls as bullies, it states that unlike traditional bullies who tend to stand out for their boisterous or anti-social behavior, the girl bully is often one of the prettiest, smartest girls in her class, beloved by teachers and other adults. She usually has perfect hair, cool clothes and is either a cheerleader or involved in some other highly

popular activity.

Recently, both The Washington Post and The New York Times ran extensive articles about what they call “relational aggression.”

The articles showed, among other things, how often mothers encourage this type of bullying because it gives their daughters a leg up on the “competition.”

Moms need to ask their daughters flat out, “Are you being bullied?” If the answer is “yes,” do not treat her as a victim Rather talk to the other parents first without blaming or shaming, and if that fails, seek help from an

objective mediator.

Moms also need to ask their daughters flat out, “Are you a bully?” If the answer is “yes,” do not treat her as a criminal. Rather talk to the parents of the abused child and without excusing your daughter’s behavior, have your daughter tell the other child what she will do differently to not be a bully in the future. If that fails, seek professional help.

Ask YiaYia (grandmother in Greek), aka Becky Kapsalis, is a mom, grandmother and certified parent coach. She can be reached by phone at 810.9358 or e-mail at askyiayia@indy.rr.com.

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— mother of their two young Remember that part about children — die of cancer, offered grace; we are naked without it. this startling observation: But haven’t we all, at one time or “Of course God gives you more another, encountered the seemthan you can handle,” Tim said. ingly unbearable?

Bob Walters “Otherwise how would you ever Second Corinthians 4:10 is Spirituality learn what to give over to God?” where the road gets really rough, Tim is a solid, spiritual Chris“We always carry around in our tian — a Catholic — with a remarkable combody the death of Jesus, so that the life of mand of Scripture. He heard that old saying Jesus may also be revealed in our body.” And so many times that he went to his Bible to find then in verse 12, “Death is at work in us.” where it says God won’t give us more than we Death, I would say, is more than we can can bear. bear. Our own strength cannot combat death Tim discovered the Bible doesn’t say that. and the countless miseries of a fallen world, First Corinthians 10:13 tells us God will but God’s grace gives us life eternal. never tempt us beyond what we can bear.

God can handle what we can’t; just don’t Close, but temptation isn’t sickness or turmoil forget He is there. or even a problem until you give in to it — reKnowing and trusting He is there is called member that Jesus fasted for 40 days and was “grace.”

Walters (rlwcom@aol.com) isn’t so sure that just because a door closes, a window opens. However, he is sure God is with you regardless. His views do not represent those of this newspaper or its staff.

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Family Members: Craig and Julia; Natalie, 13; John, 11; and Joe, 7 Residence: Cheswick Place Why we worship at Central Christian Church: We have been attending Central for about 5-6 years. There have been some internal changes over the years but the mission has remained the same: “Impacting the world by loving people into a growing relationship with Christ.”

Richard Clark is the senior minister and delivers sincere, meaningful life application messages, messages that challenge us as followers of Christ to

live more like Christ everyday, not just on Sunday. In addition to the message, we love the music! After the adult message is a family worship time where young and old can gather together for a short drama/skit/ music/praise and worship. The kids look forward to that fun time. Central Christian Church is meaningful and important to our family.

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BEATING A TICKET: You might expect most traffic-ticket attorneys to say you can’t beat your own ticket. With a little time and homework, however, many people successfully fight their own traffic tickets. At the very least, first-time offenders for minor offenses can usually strike a plea bargain in most jurisdictions. An attorney’s fee will often outweigh the fines and impact of a first violation.

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SMALL BUSINESS CLINIC: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will conduct a business loan clinic from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday at Old National Bank, 4805 E. 96th St., Indianapolis. The business loan clinic will provide guidance to prepare small business owners for meeting with a lender. Reservations are required, but there is no cost. For more information or to reserve your space, contact Vernice D. Mathis, at 226.6412 or vernice. mathis@sba.gov.

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A bold statement made in the context of how technology is changing the world. It is not a matter of will the habits of buyers change, it is when. If you are employed or own a business and you answer yes to any of the following questions, it could be a sign your job or business is on the path to irrelevancy.

1. You refuse to change. Strategy is about solving future David Cain problems today. As On Marketing technology continues to cause change in organizations of all sizes, a clear path to irrelevancy is to ignore it or, worse yet, fight it.

Continue to do business as usual and run your career day by day and you will find out that you might not be needed.

2. You don’t care. Maybe your plan is to retire in a couple of years. If that’s you, then you have every right to not care. Don’t worry about a thing. But, if you plan on working

FOR THE RECORD DOUGH

COME TO AUTUMN FAIRE: Join the Carmel Chamber of Commerce for its 5th Annual Autumn Faire from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at The Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St. Cost is $5 for member, $10 for public.

Included are for food and drinks, more than 60 local businesses and door prizes.

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nce a month, Isn’t the “code” of the office we celebrate the fridge a hoot? Our fridge is stuffed birthdays in our with things from many of our 42 office by having employees. Tupperware containtreats after ers, yogurt, apples, a half gallon of lunch. This past week we celebratmilk, a brown paper bag with who ed the August birthdays. Here’s the knows what inside, a half-empty gig: There’s an announcement on two-liter bottle of flat soda. Up our Intranet a few days in advance. in the freezer are some Stouffer’s Then we all gather at 1:10 in the Lean Cuisine boxes and my fudge breakroom on the designated day. bars.

When the guests of honor arrive, People can identify their own we do a really lame version of stuff, but have no clue beyond Kent Burns “Happy Birthday,” and then eat that. The law is that you can mess On Success stuff like carrot cake, cookies and with your own stuff, but don’t ice cream. touch anything else.

My favorite item is the fudge I was really hungry one day bars. In fact, fudge bars may be one of the and went to the fridge to see what was in greatest things that God ever created. Our ofthere — nothing too exciting. I did, however, fice manager, Jan, buys two boxes each month, see an apple among several fruit items. It and although technically anyone can eat them wasn’t identified by a Post-It note or anything there’s kind of a unwritten rule that I get to ... so I ate it. Within an hour, our computer eat most of them. Sometimes Jan tells people, guy, Kevin, sent out an instant message to the “Those are Kent’s.” I love that. whole office. It said, “Who ate the apple I had For the next several days, I get to stop in the fridge?” by the freezer at around 3 p.m. and grab a I had broken the code. There was no opfudge bar on the way back to my office. This is tion but for me to confess my crime. heaven for about two weeks, and then I must Now the only thing I get out of the office wait for next month’s birthday celebration. fridge are my fudge bars.

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DISPATCHES FREE EKGs AT CLARIAN NORTH: With more than $12 billion spent each year on unnecessary hospital admissions of patients complaining of chest pain, health care professionals agree early diagnostic intervention is a cost-effective way to reduce these admissions.

One such diagnostic test is an electrocardiogram (EKG), a routine test that measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat. Clarian North Medical Center is offering free EKGs today and Wednesday to those who call 688.2955 to schedule an appointment. Following the test, the participants will receive a pocket EKG card in the mail in just a few days. The pocket EKG is a wallet size medical identification card that provides essential medical data including a baseline EKG, blood pressure, lipid profile and a cardiovascular risk educator that can potentially save lives.

INDY MARATHON IS HERE: Register for 2007 Indianapolis Marathon and Half Marathon on Oct. 20. Now through Sept. 12, early-bird registration is in effect with the full marathon at $45 and the half at $35. There is also the four-person marathon relay (where runners split the 26.2 miles roughly into fourths), 5K and kids marathon, all along the scenic Lawton Loop on the historic Fort Harrison grounds.

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DEFINING “ORGANIC”: By law, a product labeled “100% Organic” must contain 100 percent organic ingredients. The round green USDA seal designates at least 95 percent organic contents. “Made with organic ingredients” indicates at least 70 percent organic ingredients. If a product has less than 70 percent, it can’t be identified as “organic,” but the organic ingredients can be listed as such on its nutrition facts panel.

— womenshealthmag.com GET INTO YOGA: Washington Township Parks is offering four-week sessions of yoga at the park office, 1549 E. Greyhound Pass, throughout the fall on either Mondays or Wednesdays. Cost is $27. For specific times and to register, go to www.washingtontownship-hc.us.

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ach week, I receive at least one letter from a Carmel mother concerned over the poison garbage their children are being fed at school.

Americans are becoming even more hip to high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, food colorings, hidden sugars and foods that contain jet fuel ingredients.

Plus, think about the beef tallow and nitrates that exist in Indiana’s No. 1 favorite junk food: jerky. I think jerky is an Indiana name for a person who eats crap.

Home-made jerky is totally different.

Schools want me to help, but their hands are financially Wendell Fowler tied. I’ve been invited to observe school kitchens, and you’d be shocked. No cooking takes place; it’s just warming up. They simply grab a box opener, and throw the product into the convection oven and serve foods that are full of preservatives and other chemicals.

And you know what? The gals that have to serve that slop tell me they take home lots of guilty baggage at the end of the day for feeding

dead food to the future of our country. They want something done, but it is falling onto the deaf ears of a committee stuck with an insufficient budget.

Researchers have hypothesized that decreasing the size of the entree may be a way to subtly get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. Overall in the U.S., fewer than 15 percent of schoolchildren meet the recommended daily allotment of fruit, and fewer than 20 percent meet the recommendations for vegetables. It’s no wonder America is slipping and sliding down the list of the healthiest countries in the world.

Isn’t it always about money? It is vitally important to get the kids to like fresh fruits

and vegetables, but that’s more expensive.

Get angry! The committees that approve the school “canned” lunch budget should be forced to eat the same food and see how their health pans out.

I double-dog dare each person on the school board to eat what they have approved for kids for two weeks!

Oh, yes, and do not forget to refill the soda pop dispensers so you can get that fat check from Coke and Pepsi.

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does it.” They see this unquestionably illegal activity as no different than speeding. It’s only a problem if you get caught.

The problem for parents of avid file-swappers (and many parents have no idea that their children are engaging in it) is that they are sending their children right into one of the biggest targets of the RIAA: major universities.

A survey last year suggested that 50 percent of college students engage in illegal file sharing, and that’s why the RIAA will continue to target universities. Last year more than 15,000 complaints were filed by the RIAA at 25 schools, which led to punishments from the universities and out of court settlements averaging $4,000.

The risk of using programs like KaZaa, LimeWire, eDonkey, WinMX, eMule or any of the BitTorrent software programs (a fairly comprehensive list is available at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_sharing) has now gone way beyond the potential of just being caught by the RIAA. A bigger concern for anyone (not just college students) who participated in these file swapping networks is becoming a victim of identity theft or other malicious activity from cyber-criminals.

These cyber-criminals figured out how to

get into millions of computers without a trace by posting infected files that appear to be popular songs, movies or software programs on file-swapping networks. Once the file is downloaded and run, the hidden program can silently install itself onto the victim’s system, while the victim thinks that they downloaded a “dud” file.

Any number of malware programs such as viruses, worms, Trojan horses, key-loggers (one of the favorite tools of the identity thieves), spyware and adware can easily sneak into your system while you think you are getting away with downloading a movie or song for free.

If you want to see if your child has installed any P2P software, check your list of programs (Start/All Programs) or go to the Add/Remove option in the Control Panel and look at the list of programs that is currently installed (if you are not sure, get professional help – this one is too important to let it slide!)

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ile-sharing networks that allow users to share songs, video, software or any kind of computer files got their start when a college student created a free program called “Napster” in 1999. Napster allowed the students at that campus to quickly search other students’ hard drives for specific songs and to download.

This “peer-to-peer” sharing network eventually made it to the Internet, which allowed millions of users to swap music files without having to pay.

What started out as a home-grown project to allow 30 or so pals to share their music collections turned into a revolutionary way for anyone to Gary Hubbard share anything.

Technology In February of 2001, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) claimed that more than 2.79 billion songs were traded during that month alone, which all violated copyright laws and cost the music industry untold millions in revenue.

Our kids grew up with this technology, so most of them think it’s OK because “everyone

FOR THE RECORD TOYS

PICKING THE NEXT WOW: Though not the first, World of Warcraft was the first smash-hit MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing games), and it has spawned many imitators. According to MSNBC’s Ken Smith, here are the top 5 games that that would work well as MMORPGs. Grand Theft Auto: We think it would be awesome to join a virtual crime family and try to work our way to the top of it while battling rival crime syndicates for control of the city.

Pokemon: Pokemon is custommade for MMORPG play because of how the game is structured. You get to choose first which type of character you’d like to play (fire, water or grass) and then you get to pick the species.

Mario: The thing that makes Mario so perfect for the massively multiplayer stage is that the franchise has so many varied characters — and so many things for them to do.

Football: Imagine how fun it would be to work together with 10 of your friends, polishing plays and battling your way to the top of the league.

G.I. Joe: Hasbro’s G.I Joe franchise just screams to become a MMORPG. Who wouldn’t want to be one of the good guys, working with other good guys to take down the Cobra organization?

— msnbc. com

The dangers of file sharing

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DISPATCHES CREATING CURB APPEAL: Sprucing up your yard will help get buyers’ attention and can add up to 15 percent to its value. It may even be the difference between a potential buyer and a drive-away. Michelle Dawson of realtytimes.com notes Mark S. Henry of the Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics at Clemson University found that excellent landscaping added 4 to 5 percent to the value of a good home. In addition, homes with poor landscaping in the same neighborhoods as those with excellent landscaping sold for 8 to 10 percent less.

— aracontent HOW DID I GET BURNED? Here’s the right way to use sunscreen: “Sunscreen should go on at least 15 minutes before sun exposure so it sticks to the skin effectively,” says Coyle Connolly, a New Jersey-based dermatologist. Put on two layers, recommends California-based dermatologist Lenore Kakita. “One on damp skin after you get out of the shower, then one when you’re dry.”

Don’t skimp. Slather it on every two hours – especially after heavy sweating or swimming.

— quick and simple

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EXTREME LANDSCAPING CAN BE HARD ON THE MUSCLES

hen did landscaping become an extreme sport?

Perhaps it’s just me, but it seems that when I’m planning on doing a little mulching or pruning around the house, carb loading, proper hydration and pain management comes to mind. Man, do I need pain management.

The frequency and intensity of exercise doesn’t seem to prepare my screaming muscles from a few hours of bending, squatting, lifting, turning and other “ings” in the landscaped beds.

Fortunately, a double dose of ibuprofen chased by a microbrew is enough to scare Randy Sorrell away any lactic acid Outdoors build up.

Appropriate gear is critical for Americas’ new contact sport. A fashion statement isn’t necessary, but I’d rather our neighbors not discuss the 15-year-old well worn shorts that might ride a little too low for Carmel dress code. Actually, there are some pretty cool, moisture wicking materials that expand comfortably where needed. Conversely, the spandex look should be reserved

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for … well, I’m not sure what they should be reserved for. Check out the sports stores for fashion-conscious gear.

Tools are a genuine contributor to a favorable landscape experience, as is our telephone number. The right tool for the right job is worth its weight in Roundup. Small hand pruners should not have to accept the responsibility of dismembering a two-inch limb, way beyond its intended capacity. Although we are avid “greenies,” torturing tools Can I mulch beyond their that for you? capacity is part of our creed. A spade has its own purpose, as does a round point or a scoop shovel. Own one of each.

SUMMER TIPS Late summer is an appropriate time to spend a few hours outside sprucing up. Rough up the old mulch with a hard rake to invigorate the rich color, as well as your 6-pack abs and forearms.

Slice a new edge on the beds to call attention to the unique bed lines, and participating thighs and glutes (buns). Bend, stoop and

lunge to pull fun-sucking weeds and initiate the Saturday morning herbicide routine.

Now is the time to prune spring flowering shrubs and those nagging, low hanging limbs from ornamental trees. Watch out for the bees; they love perspiring backs and the hum of hedge trimmers. Apply an all-purpose fertilizer and weed control product throughout the mulch beds.

It’s an extreme sport with mulch flying, branches swatting your face and bugs attacking.

So why do fellow landscapers push themselves to painful exhaustion with constant tweaking and manipulating? Passion, gratification and joy. Maybe that’s why Carmel is home to some of the Midwest’s premier landscape design and installation firms, like Sundown Gardens, Vine & Branch, Salsberry Landscape and others.

Happy trails.

Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel design, landscape and remodeling firm. He may be reached at 679.2565, randy@choosesurroundings. com or www.choosesurroundings.com.

DISPATCHES

GET A GREAT STEAK: First, demand USDA Prime, expensive and sometimes hard to find but well worth your trouble. Shell out the extra bucks for a porterhouse, a cut that includes the marvelously flavorful top loin and the soft, smooth tenderloin. Next: Nix on the steak sauce. A couple of twists of black pepper is all the seasoning you need for a fine hunk o’ beef.

Finally, order it rare. Medium rare at the very most. Ask for medium well or, God forbid, well done, and your Prime porterhouse is going to have all the flavor and tenderness of a Western saddle.

— msn.com

DE-CHLORINATE SWIMWEAR: After washing swimwear in cool water with a mild detergent, rinse and place in a gallon of cool water. Add a drop of chlorine remover, available at pet stores.

— Quick & Simple

Find a favorite piece, one that you absolutely adore, and place it in an arrangement in front of a mirror.

This works especially well with candles, since the flicker reflects beautifully back into the room.

Mirrors are the perfect solution when home decorating in rooms with few windows to provide natural light. Not only can mirrors create the illusion that there are windows, it can also reflect the existing light back farther into the room.

Mirrors do not have to be hung on the wall to be effective. They can be put in unexpected places, such as on easels and bookshelves, and used flat on tables as a reflective tray.

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HIGH-TECH TOILETS: Kohler’s latest toilet seat can transform just about any toilet into one like no other. Two cleaning wands provide heated water cleansing much like a separate bidet would. Additionally the heated seat has a threetemperature setting, a warm-air fan for partial drying, a deodorizer that minimizes odors, a lighted bowl for soft illumination and even a quiet-close seat closure system to prevent slamming and unnecessary noise.

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Remember, even Alice would like to find her looking glass in a new and interesting spot!

Mirrors have become a new and fresh art form encased in frames that range from bold and sleek to grand, ornate beauties.

They reflect the style of the room in more ways than one. Some of the newest and most interesting mirrors look old and distressed. These really are pieces of art that help to illuminate a wall.

It is amazing how a small entryway can be opened up by placing a mirror so that it is immediately seen upon entering. If you have a small entryway, a medium to large sized mirror can give the impression that an entrance way is much larger than it really is.

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GIVE HAIR A COFFEE JOLT: To bring out rich tones in dark tresses, soak your (dry) hair in strong, cooled coffee and leave for 30 minutes. To liven up red, use cranberry juice the same way.

— Quick & Simple

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hen the Neolithic man toiled to the point of polishing rocks to an incredible sheen with remarkable reflective qualities, it is doubtful that Mrs. Neolith proudly displayed the effort over the mantel in her family room.

Maybe the reason that we are so eager to place a mirror above a family room fireplace is because the mirrors of today are prefabricated to perfection and are so abundant.

We underestimate the inherent beauty and potential of a mirror when it is used to reflect an image of a ceiling fan in a family room. In fact, some mirrors hung high over the mantle Vicky Earley provide nothing more Decor than a black hole at the end of the room.

When deciding how to place a mirror, it is not a good time to be timid. Feel free to experiment and tuck mirrors in unexpected places. Start by considering what will be reflected back. I placed a mirror coffee table recently that reflected the beauty of the trees just out side the windows!

PANACHE

REDUCE SCARS: To flatten raise or knotty scars, Stuart H. Kaplan, M.D., a dermatologist in private practice in Beverly Hills, Calif., suggests massaging them. Elevated scars have a lot of fibrous tissue.

“Kneading scars — hard, like you’re kneading bread — can actually flatten them.” Massage for a minute a day at a time, up to 20 times a day.

“The more you do it, the more they will flatten out,” he says.

MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL — OR THE TABLE

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THE WEATHER REPORT CALLS FOR CONTINUED HEAT IN IRAQ

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complained about the “And?” recent heat wave to my “And I was drinking coffee.” brother, who just laughed.

I guess he’s saving it for a Maybe I forgot to tell souvenir. The shirt, I mean. Not you: He’s in Baghdad. the scorpion.

They know a little something Speaking of souvenirs, he sent about heat waves in Baghdad. a photo the other day of one he The day I talked to him, it was plans to bring home with him 94 degrees Fahrenheit in my backwhen he returns next year: The yard, with humidity sufficient to slug from an AK-47 that came raise the heat index to 110 degrees down through the roof of his or so. I mentioned this and snicktrailer in the Green Zone. He ered. Then he said, “Ninety-four? Is told me earlier that you can walk Mike Redmond that all? We were up to 120 today. around and find them all over the Humor Ninety-four; that’s a cold snap.” ground, kind of like the way you “Yes,” I said, “but we have used to find arrowheads along humidity. You’re in the desert. It’s 120, but it’s the riverbank up home. This time, though, a dry heat.” he found it on his bed, where it landed after “You roast turkeys in dry heat,” P.D. said. perforating the overhead.

“Well, turkey is about the nicest thing you He thinks it was shot in the air to celebrate can call someone who goes to Iraq volunIraq beating Saudi Arabia in the Asia Cup soctarily,” I countered. “Look, all I’m saying is, it’s cer tournament. And you remember the old been beastly hot here. Not Iraq hot, but hot poem, “I shot a Kalashnikov into the air, where for us, just the same.” the bullet lands I do not care…”

“I know,” he said. “I was looking at the After which he proceeded to tell me about national weather report online. And I’m just the guy he has taken to calling “Six O’Clock saying you’re lucky. You can get through the Charlie,” a name from the old “M*A*S*H” day in one shirt if you have to. Over here, TV show. Charlie was an enemy pilot who every day is a two-, three-, or even four-shirt dropped a bomb on the 4077th at the same day.” time every day.

“How many shirts did you take with you?”

Well, you and I wake up with alarm clocks, I asked. but over there they get a 6 a.m. wake-up call “Four.” delivered every day via mortar. And although “We’ll send you some shirts.” my brother says you get used to it, something “Yeah, really it’s only three because of the tells me starting a day that way would mean scorpion.” that my shirt wouldn’t be the only article of “Excuse me?” clothing I had to change.

“The scorpion. They’re all over the place So yeah, it’s hot here. No denying that. But over here. Those and camel spiders, but the in Baghdad it’s hotter — in more ways than camel spiders are in the country. Here we just one. see scorpions. And like I said, because of a Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist scorpion I’m really down to three shirts.” and speaker. Write him at mike@mikeredmon“A scorpion stole your shirt?” donline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, “No, I was wearing it the first time I saw IN 46244. For information on speaking fees and one.” availability, visit www.spotlightwww.com.

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watched with interest as cold turkey for almost a month Barry Bonds broke Hank — three and a half weeks of DanAaron’s home run record gerfield tremors. It wasn’t funny. recently and the controOnce hooked on other versy that the achievepeople’s humor, it is hard to kick ment might be tainted. Bonds is the habit. You may think you have reported to have used steroids conquered your demons, but during his pursuit of the baseball before long you are hiding Woody milestone.

Allen quips on index cards in your As a newspaper columnist, I am office desk drawer or sticking proud of my body of work, work Post-It Notes with Jeff Foxworthy that has not been stained by the wisecracks on your desk lamp. use of any humor-enhancing drugs As a professional humorist, I Dick Wolfsie or whimsy-producing substances. fully sympathize with the temptaHumor Other humor columnists, I am tion to pilfer from books and even convinced, have on their shelves TV sitcoms. Here’s a warning to at home “Milton Berle’s Personal Jokebook,” other writers: At first, it’s just casual use … a the 12-volume “Complete Works of Henny witty remark at a party filched from Bob Hope, Youngman” and the Acapulco Gold of humor: maybe an observation “Bob Hope’s Greatest One-Liners, from Andy Rooney.

Unabridged.”

The allure I aspire to be the Tiger becomes Woods of humorists, intoxicatthe Larry Bird ing. of oneAs I write my 350th liners column, I am proud of what and the I have accomplished.

Wayne There were some Gretsky close calls, times of witty when the dark retorts. In side tried to affect 100 years, no my lighter side, but I was one will ever say strong. about me, “Yes, One newspaper, in he was funny, but order to safeguard could he have its reputadone it without tion, the monkey on his adminback?” istered Some may look a test to at my work and assess any powonder: How tential dependency did he stay on I might have had on top of his game other humorists’ mafor so long? terial. I filled out an Why didn’t extensive survey with his head get tough multiple choice bigger? His wit questions like: just doesn’t seem natural. Speculate all Take my wife… you want. My life is not an a. As an example open joke book. b. To the grocery store I admit I am a weak person — an admission c. Please that has helped me deal with temptation over d. Already! the years. There was a period in my life when I wondered where my next joke was coming My answers were sent to a humor clinic in from. I found myself in a kind of comic abyss.

Washington, D.C., and I tested negative, I am I hung around Barnes & Noble and Borders. proud to say. But I’m not really sure what that I haunted Books-A-Million, where I knew I means. could buy cracks at a good price.

And so, when publishers put me in their At one point I even toyed with Half Price editorial line-up, they need not worry about Books, but you never know what you are any impending controversy. My work is buying at a place like that. I had a friend who pristine. overdosed on “The Pocket Rodney DangerNo asterisk is required. field” back in the ’70s.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker.

I still believe that they had cut some Jerry Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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DISPATCHES

HOW TO WRITE CRIME: The Mystery Company in conjunction with The Writers’ Center of Indiana will offer two months of classes and panel discussions about writing and publishing crime fiction beginning Sept. 15.

All classes will take place at The Mystery Company, 233 Second Ave. SW. For dates and times or to register, contact The Writers’ Center at www.indianawriters.org or 255.0710.

“From Field to Finish,” displays 24 artists’ sketch materials and completed pieces side by side.

Some artists drew or painted their sketches en plein air, or out of doors, while others took photographs on a single summer day within a few blocks of the HCAA Art Center.

They returned to their studios to work out the finished pieces.

Invitation cover showing sketch and completed work by For Julie M. Houck, an oil Connie Weyers, Arcadia. impressionist from Carmel, the Art and photograph courtesy of HCAA process involved combining elements from several images Rosemarie Southworth of Carmel and artists into a single work. from Arcadia, Cicero, Fishers, Noblesville and “It’s really fascinating to see what happens Westfield. in the studio, how the artist takes charge,” Houck said. “For example, I added people in Barbara E. Cohen is a freelance writer who covmy piece who weren’t actually there when I ers the arts for Current in Carmel and teaches was working on my sketch.” art history at Ivy Tech Community College. You can reach her with comments or story ideas at Other artists made good use of the serenbarbara@i-writersstudio.com. dipity of the moment.

“I was all set to paint a scene when all of a sudden these ducks came marching down From Field to Finish the street toward me,” said Lori Johnson, a What: Opening reception (exhibit runs to Oct. 27) member of HCAA from Noblesville. “I did a When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday quick sketch of the ducks. Then I did a sketch Where: Hamilton County Artists Asof the side and front of the art center building sociation Art Center, 195 S. Cherry St., and wrote ‘art reception’ on the sign. Then I Noblesville put the ducks marching to the reception.”

Details: Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

The show also includes works by Robert Info: 776.2ART (2278), www.hcaa-in.org L. Bratton, Karen Fehr, Connie Sands and

River City Brass Band

When: 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, (gates open at 6 p.m.)

Where: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers Cost: $18 adults, $9 children (in advance) Details: The River City Brass Band’s repertoire includes American favorites, big band swing, jazz, classical and contemporary masterworks. Marsh Symphony on the Prairie concludes the performance — and the season — with fireworks.

Tickets: 231.6788 Web: www.indianapolissymphony.org

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DISNEY STAR AT ZOO: The Indianapolis Zoo and Radio Disney 98.3 FM kick off the school year with a performance at noon on Sept. 8

by Drew Seeley at the Café on the Commons (rain location will be the Party Tent). Drew is a popular Disney Channel artist whose Radio Disney career was originally launched on this past winter’s “High School Musical” Cast Tour. He performed to a sold-out Conseco Fieldhouse crowd in February. This event is free with regular zoo admission.

For more information, go to www. indyzoo.com.

The contemporary art center of Indianapolis is shifting north as surely as the polar ice caps are melting.

With the establishment of new galleries and artists’ studios this year, Hamilton and Boone counties now rival Indianapolis’ cultural districts for openings and exhibitions of works by local artists.

Notable among the new galleries are the Artist’s Vineyard on the courthouse square in Noblesville and Gallery One 36 on Main Street in Westfield. The Artist’s Vineyard showed work by Randall Scott Harden in August and switches its focus on Aug. 30.

At Gallery One 36, contemporary landscape and floral paintings by 16 artists are on view in “The View,” which runs through Sept.

26. Works by northsiders Gayla Hodson, Sheldon Munro, Holly Ulrich and April Willy share space with paintings by Amy Falstrom, Susan Hodgin, Jack Monninger, Kate Oberreich, Susan Owens, Heidi Pearson, Jerry Points, Kyle Ragsdale, William Denton Ray, Michelle Roby and Sam Sartorius. Those familiar with the downtown art scene will recognize some of central Indiana’s most up-and-coming artists.

Another case in point: The Hamilton County Artists’ Association has filled its new gallery continuously with themed exhibits since opening in April. The latest offering,

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LIBRARY TO SHOW ‘BREACH’: Carmel Clay Public Library will show “Breach,” a movie inspired by the true story of the greatest security breach in U.S. history, at 7 p.m. on Sept. 14 in the Program Room.

Free tickets will be available at the Audiovisual Desk beginning Friday. To receive a ticket, you must be age 18 or older, or you must present an AV-approved library card. This film is rated PG-13.

By Barbara E. Cohen

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IT’S IN THE CARDS: Washington Township Parks is offering open card play from 10:30 a.m. to noon on every first Friday of each month beginning Sept. 7 and ending Dec. 7. Sessions are free, but you must register 24 hours in advance of each card party by calling 574.1074 or online at washingtontownshiphc.us. Snacks will be provided.

NORTHSIDE IS BECOMING A VITAL RIVAL TO INDY’S CULTURAL DISTRICTS

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BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN Ingredients:

Lisa Watt

Catering manager at Mudbug’s Where she eats: BW-3 on 146th Street in Carmel.

What he eats there: The boneless wings, with the onion rings. They’re big, fat ones. And the beer specisls. My husband enjoys the burgers.

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1/4 teaspoon salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 2 (6 ounce) bags baby spinach • 1 pint strawberries, sliced, about 2 cups • 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion • 1/3 cup pecans or almonds, toasted • 1 cup Marie’s Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Instructions: Prepare grill for medium high heat.

What she likes about BW-3: The atmosphere is energetic. I also like the trivia games.

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Ingredients • 1/2 shot Bailey’s Irish cream • 1/2 shot Grand Marnier • Ice • About 75 ml half & half • 1 splash White Creme de Menthe ESTABLISHED 1985 •Nutmeg

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SHAPIRO’S DELICATESSEN Coat chicken with oil and season with salt and pepper. Clean grill with wire brush and place chicken on grill. Grill 5 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer registers 165 F. Let cool and cut chicken into slices. Combine all ingredients except chicken and dressing. Divide salad between 6 plates. Top each plate with chicken and drizzle with Marie’s Raspberry Vinaigrette.

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Mixing instructions: Mix the Bailey’s, Grand Marnier, and half & half together with some ice in a shaker.

Shake thoroughly, and pour into a cocktail glass. Pour a splash (about 1/3 shot) of White Creme de Menthe through the mixture to the bottom of the glass. Shake nutmeg over the top of the cocktail.

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918 S. Range Line Road, Carmel Phone: 573.3354 Fax: 573.3355 Web: www.shapiros.com Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday.

If this eatery were in the South, owner Brian Shapiro would issue an “all y’all come!” If you haven’t tried it, you need to consider doing so. Begun in July 2002 as an offshoot of the venerable flagship deli on the south side of Indianapolis, the Carmel location offers the same stunning array of gastronomic choices in a smartly and pleasantly decorated interior. There’s a lot of history here, from the recipes to the framed photos of the old days.

At lunchtime, the place is jamming with office workers, lawyers and other professionals, along with older adults, and at dinnertime, you’ll find a great family atmosphere. If it’s comfort food you want, Shapiro’s wrote the book on it. The corned beef sandwich on baked-in-house rye is legendary – if not SuperSized – the site-made desserts will bring you to your knees and the entrees bring to mind Mom’s Kitchen.

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Special Events Community

The Carmel Farmers Market Date: Saturdays. Time: 8 to 11:30 a.m.

Nearly 50 vendors offer a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, plants and perennials, and farm-raised meats.

Price: Free. Web: carmelfarmersmarket. org.

Ladies Night at Mary & Martha’s Showcases for designers such as Isabella Fiore, Laundry, Joseph Ribkoff and Betsey Johnson, hourly drawings for unique door prizes, food and drinks. Chocolatier Allison Noa will also be providing chocolate samples. Location: Mary & Martha’s Exceedingly Chic Boutique, 111 W. Main St., Suite 120. Time: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday.

Phone: 848.2624.

Culture

From Field to Finish Location: Hamilton County Artists Association Art Center, 195 S. Cherry St., Noblesville. Time: Opening reception 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday (exhibit runs to Oct. 27). Phone: 776.2ART (2278) Web: www.hcaain.org

Ken Bloomhorst and

Bob Lamey: A Tailgate Party with the Voice of the Colts Date: Today. Location: Laikin Auditorium, Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis. Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Price: Adults $6 (JCC members), $9 (nonmembers), children 12 and under $4 (members), $7 (nonmembers), for reserved tickets. $10 at the door.

Phone: 251-9467.

The Best Little Roseanne Crowell at Whorehouse in Texas From Field to Finish Location: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Comedy N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Cost: Mark Ryan $32.50 to $52.50. Phone: 872.9664. Web: Date: Wednesday-Sunday. Location: beefandboards.com.

Morty’s Comedy Joint, 3625 E. 96th St., Indianapolis. Price: $8 to $18. Web: mortyscomedy.com.

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Live Music

Jennifer Kirk and Friends Date: Thursday and Friday. Location: Kincaid’s at Clay Terrace. Time: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Featuring half-priced appetizers and drink specials for beer wine and cocktails, everyday from 4-7 p.m. and from 9 p.m. until closing.

Sequel Date: Friday. Location: Micke’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian St. Phone: 573.9746.

Web: mickeysirishpub.com.

Steve Allee Big Band Date: Saturday. Location: 5377 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. Time: 8:30 and to 10:30 p.m. Price: $10. Phone: 253.4900. Web: jazzkitchen.com.

Dirt Poor Robins Date: Tuesday. Location: Birdy’s, 2131 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Time: 8:30 p.m.

Phone: 254.8971. Web: birdyslive.com/ July2007.html.

Karaoke

Nippers Bar & Grill Date: Friday and Saturday. Time: 9 p.m. to close. Location: 1772 E. 116th St. Phone: 818.9980. Web: nippers2.com.

Majors Sports Café Date: Fridays. Time: 9 p.m. to midnight.

Location: 2293 E. 116th St. Special: Budweiser buckets of beer special, five for $9.95. Phone: 566.8482. Web: majorssportscafe.com.

Burning Bright

By Tracy Chevalier Reviewed by Susan Keen CCPL Best Books Review Board

Tracy Chevalier, the bestselling author of “Girl With a Pearl Earring,” has produced another captivating work of historical fiction with her latest novel. Paying close attention to details of historic context, Chevalier succeeds in firmly planting the reader in late eighteenth century London, with its boisterous, crowded roads and dusty and rowdy taverns.

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A Fiesta of Color Opening reception, featuring artist Charles Emery Ross. Wine and cheese will be served.Location: Magdalena Gallery of Art, 27 E. Main St. Time: 6-9 p.m. Sept. 7.

Phone: 844.0005. Web: magdalenagallery. com or ceross-art.com.

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Answers to ALPHABETICALLY SPEAKING: 1) ACQUIT; 2) BAZOOKA; 3) ENRAPTURE; 4) HOMELY; 5) PAYOFF; 6) ROUTINE Answers to CARMEL WORDSMITH CHALLENGE: Among the common words in “Carmel Pool” are: carpool, compare, corolla, rollmop, ampler, apollo, caller, calmer, camper, carpel, cellar, clamor, coaler, collar, compel, cooler, cooper, locale, looper, morale, oracle, pallor, palmer, parcel, parole, placer, Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Comics : Blondie, Curtis, Garfield, Mutts, Peanuts, Zits; Drivers : Andretti, Dismore, Gordon, Newman, Stewart; Plants : Bearberry, Lichen Moss, Orchid, Prickly Pear; Recycled Items : Bottle, Can, Newspaper; Ingredients : Tomato Juice, Vodka; Director : Heck

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

ALPHABETICALLY SPEAKING

CARMEL WORDSMITH CHALLENGE Use logic to fill in the boxes so every row, column and 2 x 3 box contains the letters C-A-R-M-E-L. Answer below.

CAR-MEL-KU

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Hair Stylist 3 Month Free Booth rent thru 2007 Beautiful location Call 844-8588 for info Help Wanted; Part-time help wanted @ Teeter Totter children’s boutique in Merchants Square (116th&Keystone) Retail experience necessary Apply @ store or call 566-9291

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Join the parents at Toddler Time Class to share experiences and discuss topics relating to raising a happy, healthy child. This active support group for parents and toddlers (ages 1-3 years) gives moms and dads the opportunity to get together, ask questions and share ideas on issues concerning their children. Toddler Time Class meets every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. at Clarian North Medical Center. For more information about Toddler Time Class or any other parenting classes, visit clariannorth.com/classes or call 317-688-2465.

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