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It is our position finding additional sources of revenue is necessary to eliminate the national debt. Some of the additional revenue should come from elimination of corporate giveaways and some of that additional revenue should come from the most fortunate among us, including some of us here in Hamilton County. The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform says the national debt crisis is the most predicable crisis we have ever faced. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, testified in front of Congress the national debt is the greatest threat to national security our country currently faces. We must immediately put our country on a path towards the elimination of the national debt and increasing revenue is a necessary piece of that path. If the reduced spending currently being discussed eliminates $2 trillion of our national debt over the next ten years, where will the remaining $12 trillion come from? If the money to eliminate the national debt doesn’t come from the most fortunate among us, from where will it come? Most importantly, would we really be ok with it?

Deficit: Spending cuts

It is our position the path to reducing the national deficit must be based on spending cuts. Since 1930 the United States has only had 12 years when it did not operate at a deficit; the most recent was 1997 to 2001 because of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. Congress must pass a Balanced Budget Amendment. This will prevent the federal government from purchasing favor with our money. The size and scope of government has exploded, and it must be reduced. Every day there is another regulation or restriction proposed requiring expensive, new oversight bureaucracies. These regulations are crippling businesses which are afraid to hire or worse, expand in the US. Although raising taxes on the “wealthy” sounds like an easy solution, there are not enough additional tax dollars to make a difference. In 2009, only 8225 people had incomes in excess of $10 million. Specialized tax loopholes could be eliminated, but these will barely dent the ever increasing deficit. In 2008, 97.3 percent of tax income came from the top 50 percent of income earners, leaving half of the country only paying 2.7 percent! The top earners are already paying more than their fair share. (All statistics noted are from The Budget of the United States 2009 Historical Tables.)

NOTE: Occasionally, the reader-composed Editorial Board cannot reach consensus. After hours of discourse, a compromise eluded. These two Editorials fairly illustrate the competing perspectives.

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution. ARTICLE 11. Corporations Section 5. Responsibility of branches If the General Assembly shall establish a bank with branches, the branches shall be mutually responsible for each other’s liabilities upon all paper credit issued as money. Section 6. Repealed (Repealed November 5, 1940).

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Section 7. Redemption All bills or notes issued as money shall be, at all times, redeemable in gold or silver; and no law shall be passed, sanctioning, directly or indirectly, the suspension, by any bank or banking company of specie payments. Section 8. Preference Holders of bank notes shall be entitled, in case of insolvency, to preference of payment over all other creditors. Section 9. Interest No bank shall receive, directly or indirectly, a greater rate of interest than shall be allowed, by law, to individuals loaning money.

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Lack of ‘Blue Card’ regulations Civic: ‘Bravo’ right out of the box shouldn’t be taken for granted FROM THE BACKSHOP

If you were a part of Civic Theatre’s gala last Thursday, what we’re about to tell you is no surprise. Executive Director Cheri Dick and her team, including extremely talented actors and musicians, rolled out a hilariously entertaining The Drowsy Chaperone to a packed house. A thoroughly enjoyable evening, it was, and Current is proud to be the season’s main stage media sponsor. We view the whole experience as a harbinger of things to come from Civic. What a gem that company is, and we’re lucky to have it in our midst. We also took note of the fundraising effort of the theatre thus far. Its goal is an ambitious-but-achievable $10 million, but without so much as raising the lid on the effort yet, Dick and her board already have given or brought aboard approximately $2.6 million. Dick and her husband, Rollie, donated $1.5 million; Katherine and Richard Kruse and The Mothershead Foundation have given $500,000; and Don and Jen Knebel have donated $250,000. There are four additional, but undisclosed, six-figure donors. Philanthropy comes at levels high and low. This is one community asset we urge you to support. To make a difference, please visit www.civictheatre.org. Oh, and go see the show; you will not be disappointed. •••

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg Still on the subject of running, two-footed distance enthusiasts in Hamilton County (understand, that group certainly does not include either of us) may officially rejoice! The second-annual Carmel Marathon has heard your pleas and has moved from June’s sweltering heat to the more runner-friendly date of April 21, 2012. Marathon president Todd Oliver said he expects next year’s event attendance to top the initial running, which had more than 3,000 registrants from 45 states and 116 municipalities in Indiana. The timing of the 2012 event is perfect for marathoners who begin their training in January, and it will be the first event in the eightweek Midwest marathon/half-marathon season. Too, it generated approximately $1 million for the local economy. What a winwin for the city and the marathon.

Teaching and telling in the classroom can be tempted to propagate a COMMENTARY perspective and not a method. By Terry Anker Yet, I’m sympathetic. Even with my own kids, This week, I endured meetings where a conI find it far easier to merely give orders than to sultant lectured an entity I support that its staff provide options. After all, is not sufficiently creative I’ve already considered to meet the expected From television pundits to the choices and come to challenges of the future. Yet, I had to wonder if university professors, so much thoughtful conclusions. we have expected them emphasis is placed on one’s Isn’t it more efficient simply to help the young to innovate. Do we, as an organization, understand personal point of view and not ones skip the deliberathe difference between on the reason that backs it up. tion and get right to the mindset? But on these teaching someone how to very pages, I muse about think and telling somethe lost few who are entirely ill-prepared to face one what to think? Even as these words appear adult life. For their entire existence, someone silently on my screen, they seem abundantly has been directing them to the point that their evident – even simple. Yet, it seems increasingly capacity to critically analyze their environment is apparent that few understand (or at least are woefully atrophied. By keeping them from makable to effectively employ) the distinction. ing their own decisions, are we dooming them From television pundits to university profesto a life as followers? If so, can we, or our nation, sors, so much emphasis is placed on one’s perever hope to innovate in coming generations? sonal point of view and not on the reason that backs it up. Routinely commentators bark from the blinking blue screen in our living rooms that Terry Anker is an associate editor “economists agree” on one matter or another. of Current Publishing, LLC. Rarely do we learn who these economists are You may e-mail him at terry@ and what exactly it is upon which they base currentincarmell.com. their consensus. Likewise, those who hold sway

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COMMENTARY By Kevin Kane The topic of health and life insurance coverage for City Council members brought a sizable crowd to City Hall last week. And during what is now commonly referred to at council meetings as “The Infamous Blue Card” period – when those in attendance can address the council for any reason – many at last week’s meeting took the opportunity to express their displeasure with this ordinance. As I sat and listened to six individuals express their opinions in a “Blue Card” period lasting nearly 40 minutes, I appreciated that – regardless of what people have to say – we have a great opportunity to say to the council everything we want, without interruption. During my hiatus from covering Carmel, I was the editor of Current’s Noblesville paper for about nine months, and while council meetings in that city are much less controversial with fewer people wishing to address the council, there is a two-minute time limit that is strictly enforced. In most cases, two minutes is enough, but in some situations, this amount of allotted time just won’t cut it. So a few months ago, when Noblesville’s council was to vote on a substantial incentive package for a company with an

allegedly sketchy background, residents had to cram their opinions and concerns into a timeframe equal in length to a few radio commercials. On that night in Noblesville, it seemed that just as speakers got into the meat of their arguments, time was up and everything else would go unheard. That isn’t the case here, thankfully. Residents (and even political candidates) are free to speak at every meeting and say everything on their minds, within reason. While this portion of the meetings can sometimes be brutally long, it’s much better than the alternative. And regardless of one’s opinions on the current council and its decisions, I think its members deserve some kudos for allowing all speakers an unlimited amount of time, especially when these opportunities typically are used to bash their recent actions. But the councilors sit there and take it without complaint, and in the meetings I’ve covered they have never told a speaker his or her time was up. That’s the way it should be, in my opinion. Kevin Kane is the managing editor of Current in Carmel. You can reach him via e-mail at Kevin@ youarecurrent.com.

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Commentary By Danielle Wilson Are all men selfish little boys or is it just my husband? Sometimes I think the nuns up the street have a pretty good thing going. I’m a little frustrated with Doo right now, in case you can’t tell, and here’s why: Lately he has been driving me crazy with his “read in bed” thing. Normally he will listen to books on tape to “quiet the voices,” but he made the mistake of picking up the sequel to “I Am Number Four” (yes, it’s out!) and can only put it down if he’s swapping out for Angry Birds on his iPhone. Last night he climbed into bed at 8 to read, I stayed up as long as I could to check work emails, but I was so exhausted from the joys of employment and motherhood, I crashed around 9:30. Now, I must disclose I am a bit obssesivecompulsive when it comes to bedtime. It’s not I prefer complete darkness, 70-degree temperatures, a sound machine, four pillows and a mask, I require all of these things to fall asleep. If all goes well, I am usually out within 10 minutes, no Ambien needed. But there’s a catch: If I don’t fall asleep within those first 20 minutes, I’ll miss my window of “sleepiness” and find myself in an adrenalinefueled panic mode for the next couple of hours. You may have witnessed the same phenomenon with your kids, when they stay up later than usual. You know they’re exhausted at 11p.m.,

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Council seeks eligibility for city benefits By Kevin Kane kevin@youarecurrent.com Many residents disagree with the majority of City Council members who want to be made eligible for health and life insurance coverage through the city. The council last Monday night introduced an ordinance amending parts of Chapter 2 of the Carmel City Code which dictates who is eligible for these benefits. Currently, all full-time city employees – which include those serving as mayor, clerktreasurer and city judge – can receive health and life insurance coverage from the city. Council members are not classified as full-time employees and therefore are ineligible. “There’s nothing within our city ordinances or codes that says whether or not a City Council member is full-time or part-time,” Councilman Ron Carter said. “Frankly you can’t make a distinction on an elected official as to whether they are part-time or full-time. Some of us work many, many more hours than what it would be if we were actually classified as full-time employees, which is 37 and a half hours” If the ordinance is passed, council members would have the choice of participating in the program and would pay exactly 25 percent of their premiums, with the city picking up the remainder. The city currently pays 83 percent of premium costs for other city employees, though that number will continue to descend toward 75 percent over the next few years. Council members also would pay 25 percent more than other employees, and the benefits only would be available while they are in office. According to Barb Lamb, the city’s director of human resources, an employee-only package for a councilor would cost the city $6,123 per year. A family coverage package would cost $20,960. Life insurance would cost about $90 per participating councilor per year, she said. The ordinance was sent to the finance committee, which will meet today at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall to discuss it. The meeting is open to the public.

Yet there were many in attendance last week, including one council member, who did not want the ordinance to receive further consideration. Councilman John Accetturo asked his colleagues withdraw the ordinance from the agenda. “I’ve received about 30-something emails in the last two days, not a one supporting it,” he said. Members of the public, like Ila Badger, said the council’s request to increase its overall compensation after cutting programs from this year’s budget is “baffling.” “Now you are coming and asking for the hard-working taxpayer citizens of Carmel to pay for your personal life insurance and health insurance policies?” she said. “How could you possibly justify that your personal health and life insurance policies are our responsibility?” Councilman Rick Sharp said the council is looking into why councilors were originally deemed ineligible and if the program “should be opened to the only group of elected officials in the city to which it’s not open.” This situation is not handled consistently in the Hamilton County’s other major municipalities. Council members are not eligible for benefits in Westfield or Fishers, and changes are not being discussed currently, spokeswomen for the respective municipalities said. In Noblesville, however, council members do receive health and life insurance coverage from the city. Sharp said the proposed change is not a giveaway and questioned why the public has raised so many objections over this compensation increase but not others. “I can’t help but wonder…where was the outrage when the salaries of every elected official in this city and every department head were raised by some 17-plus percent except for the members of the City Council, who did not take any increase whatsoever? In fact, the City Council has done nothing except participate in the increases for cost of living, except for the last four years when the City Council has denied that.”

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Rotary’s role in creating the amphitheater VOLUNTEERS By Jeff Worrell Since January, ribbon cuttings and gala celebrations have taken place on a fairly regular basis, as each of the performance venues at The Center for the Performing Arts open its doors. The Palladium, the anchor and crown jewel of the complex was first to open, soon followed by the Studio Theater. Then the Tarkington Theater had its big to-do last month. All grand openings received extensive press coverage and audiences enjoyed exceptional performances by big-name celebrities. A great time was had by all and The Center for the Performing Arts is boasting record crowds in its first season. But wait, a fourth venue opened to the public this summer without much fanfare. There was no black-tie event and you cannot find any pictures of celebs pulling up curbside in limos. No, the Rotary Centennial Amphitheater is an outdoor performance area paid for solely with funds raised by the Rotary Club of Carmel. At the east end of the Center Green area a beautiful stage with grassy seating was dreamed about and is now a reality. No small feat though accomplished behind the scenes and without great hoopla, the Rotary Club of Carmel paid for the Amphitheater with a $100,000 donation. Please read the number again: $100,000 cash. Current Rotary Club President Rich Taylor presided over a simple ribbon cutting with

club members and guests in attendance. The completed project, some eight years in the making, commemorates the Rotary Club’s 100-year anniversary. In 2002, Club President Nancy Cooper first challenged the club to take on the project and raise $1,000 dollars for every year Rotary has been serving mankind through the eradication of Polio worldwide and local community service projects. The actual anniversary year for Rotary was 2005 and President Craig Sherman publicly announced Rotary Club of Carmel would build the amphitheater. Project committee chairman Jack Stafford kept the project going and both were on hand to cut the ribbon and turn over one of those big billboard size checks to Mayor Brainard on behalf of the citizens of Carmel. Without doors or walls, the Centennial Amphitheater is an appropriate gift to the community. You can enjoy a peaceful moment reading a book all by yourself practically anytime you want, or join neighbors and friends for a scheduled three-piece folk music concert. Although Rotary has not asked for it, many thanks are in order. Jeff Worrell is a local businessman. He recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at jworrell@advantagemedical.com

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Residents have until Oct. 15 CARMEL PUBLIC SAFETY DAY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, 2011 to opt out of trash services 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. 13500 N. Meridian St. / Back Parking Lot By Kevin Kane kevin@youarecurrent.com Residents who do not want to participate in citywide trash pickup have about four weeks to opt out of the program. In mid-July the City Council approved an ordinance establishing citywide trash and recycling services to be provided by Republic beginning Jan. 1, 2012. By default, all households will participate in the program, but the ordinance includes a clause allowing residents to opt out of the service and choose their own service providers. However, residents must opt-out by sending notice in writing to the director of the Sewer Utility during a specified time period, which had not been determined until last week. The council last Monday approved an initial opt-out period of Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2011. The month-long window will permanently move to June 1 to June 30 beginning next year. Residents who opt out for the next calendar year can opt back in to the program at any time, but

opt-outs will not be accepted outside of the predetermined window. Requests to opt out will be valid for future years unless a resident opts back in to the program at a later date, however optout requests must be made by a resident living at the address in question. Homeowners associations, for example, cannot submit these requests on behalf of members. The services will cost $8.82 per household, per month before increasing each of the next four years, and the city will keep $.25 per household, per month to cover service calls, billing and other customer service operations. Council members say most residents currently pay at least 50 percent more than they will as part of the citywide program. Because the deal on which it bid has changed, Republic now has the right to back out of its deal with the city and rebid if the number of participating households drops below 20,000. If the company does not opt out, however, the current contract will last for five years.

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CHS construction class learns a tough lesson in economics By Darla Kinney Scoles editorial@youarecurrent.com The decline of the U.S. economy has certainly been felt in the American classroom, with budget cuts, hiring freezes and parents often left to pay for bus service and extra-curricular programs. This squeeze is felt with double impact, however, in Carmel High School’s Vocational Building Trades classes, where a down economy and real estate slump have left students unable to build their dreams. Every year the students in John Coghlan’s hands-on home construction class build a complete home on a neighborhood lot from start to finish, using a design created the previous year in the school’s architectural drafting class. That home is then sold over the summer to bring back the revenue needed for the following year’s class. This summer, however, the home did not sell. With no way to acquire the funds to build a second speculative home, the class of 20112012 is left doing remodel and repair work wherever they can find it. On the day Current in Carmel tracked class members down, they were painting the exterior of a home two doors

away from the yet-to-be-sold Mission Hills Drive home completed in the spring of this year. This homeowner has seen the students’ work first hand, as previous classes built the house next door to hers as well. That one sold in a better economy, but its neighbor has yet to find the right buyer. “We have about five more days for that home to sell before we have to go completely to Plan B, something that has only happened one other time in the program’s 35-year history,” Coghlan said that day. Senior Heather Pielemeier, who is new to the class and looking to gain experience and skills she can use on the construction side of missionary work, said the projects the class likely will be doing isn’t what she expected. “Coming in I thought we’d be building,” she said. “But I guess we’ll be doing little jobs here and there with different scenarios at different locations.” This Plan B leaves the 15 students with less of an experience in the overall process, according to Coghlan, who normally guides his class members through the framing, electrical, insulation, drywall, trim, flooring, painting, fixture installation and final touch-up of a home. Along the way they also learn to work with managing subcontractors, who are hired to do work the students cannot – like plumbing and heating and air conditioning systems. Coghlan oversees the details of every step, ensuring that a quality product is the end result. His real-world experience, along with an eye for design and home trends means the class has a marketable home to sell when they head out for

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summer. “With a 2,600 square foot, three bedroom, three bath, $300,000-plus home to sell, there are some high expectations placed on these students,” said Coghlan, who has been in charge of the program for 16 years. “I think we have a reputation – a positive one. Our homes have more upgrades than a typical home.” The high school juniors and seniors on the job that day had no problem with high expecta-

tions. Signing up for this elective means most others go by the wayside, as the class requires a time commitment of 10 hours per week. Junior Andrew Rusk signed up for a second year and says he looks forward to helping with remodeling transformations this time around. “Getting to see an entire house go up from the ground up and actually help with all the aspects of that was a great experience,” he said. “I don’t look at a house the same way now.” First-year students like senior Ben Reising simply hope they get to actually build a home this time. But that appears doubtful. “We talked at the beginning of the year about the cyclical nature of the real estate market,” Coghlan shared. “We drove around and saw homes that had been for sale for several years, asking ‘how can we avoid that?’ and ‘what opportunities are here?’ In the past it was easy to talk about making money and turning houses. If we could break even on our home right now, everybody would be happy.” If the Bridgewater Club home doesn’t find a buyer soon, the group has plans to help remodel the newly-chosen location for Chaucie’s Place. While details aren’t worked out, it’s likely the students will be doing selective demolition, framing, drywall, window replacement, door and hardware installation, exterior gutter and trim replacement, and whatever else the general contractor might need in the way of free labor. “It means the world to us that the Carmel High School students will be helping renovate our new facility, said Chaucie’s Place Executive Director Toby Stark. We’ve had a strong relationship with CHS during the past 10 years.” Coghlan said this work will at least keep the students busy for the first semester. Beyond that, however, the future of the class and its eager-tobuild students is uncertain.

priced to sell Desperate to sell the home built last year to fund future projects, Carmel Clay High School has dropped the home at 15342 Mission Hills Drive from $339,000 to $309,000. The listing can be found at www.realtor.com.

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Public Safety Day set for Saturday editorial@youarecurrent.com The public is invited to learn about best safety practices through hands-on experiences at this year’s Public Safety Day. The Carmel Fire Department, Carmel Police Department, and St. Vincent Carmel Hospital will host the annual event on Sept. 17 in the hospital’s back parking lot at 13500 N. Meridian St. The free event will last from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Safety Day will include educational booths by local businesses and organizations designed to teach children and families basic safety techniques on a wide range of topics. Health and wellness booths also will be on display. Activities at each booth or area will give children and adults a chance to test their knowledge or ask questions about a given safety, health, or wellness concern. Booths and activities include, but are not limited to, Carmel Fire and Police equipment, K-9 demos, vehicle extrication demos, St. Vincent Carmel Hospital CPR demos, bicycle safety, car seat clinics, how to use 9-1-1, public safety helicopters, military vehicles, military helicopters, a big wheel race, family balloon toss and family escape plans.

Many departments from the city of Carmel are participating in this year’s event by educating the public: Street Department on street maintenance, Utilities on drinking water safety, and Household Hazardous Waste on home hazardous waste disposal. Two new featured static displays this year include an Indiana National Guard Blackhawk helicopter and a search and rescue Vietnam-era Huey Helicopter. As in the past, the goal of the event is for the families to leave Safety Day knowing more than they did when they arrived. For more information about Public Safety Day, call Keith Freer at 571-4245 or Ann Gallagher 571-2720.

Get ready for 14th annual CIAF editorial@youarecurrent.com One of Central Indiana’s largest arts festivals is right around the corner. The 14th annual Carmel International Arts Festival will be held Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Carmel Arts & Design District. The free twoday festival features work of artists from across the state, the Midwest and several countries around the world as well as food, music and other activities. Art Art created by more than 140 juried artists will be displayed in nearly every medium, including oils, watercolors, 2-D, jewelry, photography, 3-D, pottery and sculpture. Additionally, the Young Artist Tent will feature the works of local high school students. Food Food offered at the event will include dishes from all over the world, and a full food vendor list can be found online at www.carmelartsfestival.org. The Arts & Design District’s restaurants also will be open. Entertainment CIAF will provide two stages of multicultured entertainment all day on both Saturday and Sunday. The festival will open with the Chinese Dragon Dance Team. – a CIAF

favorite. This year’s festival also will include some favorite performers of previous years’ events, such as C.R. Ryan the Magician, Banjo Buddies, Barometer Soup, Circle City Cloggers, Ash Sam Project, Orquesta Bravo! and the International Dance Ensemble. Parking A shuttle system will take guests to and from Carmel High School’s parking lot during festival hours. Handicap parking is available at the PNC Bank Parking lot, and additional parking is available at the Indiana Design Center’s underground parking garage on Range Line Road. Peddle to the arts CIAF welcomes all those who wish to “peddle” to the festival via the Monon Trail, and those who travel by bike can park in a designated area at the intersection of the Monon Trail and E. Main Street. Festival volunteers will be stationed at “Peddle to the Arts” during the entire festival. Bikers will receive an ID band for their bikes and wrists, keeping it safe while they enjoy visiting the 200 artist booths and shops in the district. For more information on the festival, visit www.carmelartsfestival.org or find CIAF on Facebook.

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The Nomadic Alternative WORLD TRAVEL By Leonid Plotkin “Of the gladdest moments in human life . . . is the departure upon a distant journey into unknown lands,” wrote Richard Francis Burton, the English adventurer. And happy was the moment indeed when I left the practice of law to set off on my own distant journey – to know the world and to try my hand at photography. That was five years ago; and I have been on the road ever since. In this column that will appear regularly in Current, I will share with you fragments of my many journeys – images of distant places and thoughts about living a life of travel. “A journey,” wrote Burton, “appeals to imagination, to memory, to hope. . . . The blood flows with the fast circulation of childhood.” Wandering around one day in the Chilean port city of Valparaiso I came across two children. They sat leaning against a wall where a graffiti artist had painted a mural: a hand launching paper airplanes into the air. Sitting there, the children gazed up at the sky with expressions of wonder, marvel and slight apprehension. It was as if those paper airplanes already flew high in the sky and the children’s imaginations and hopes soared with them to exotic, far-away places. To me, that image seemed to crystallize the childlike sense of wonder that drives people to want to see, to know, to understand, to experi-

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ence everything in our world. I hope that these little visions of the world and of the endlessly fascinating possibilities of life that I present to you here will inspire your imagination and, in Burton’s words, make your blood flow with “fast circulation.”

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DISPATCHES » Home prices up locally – During May to July 2011, median sales prices in Hamilton County rose to $205,000, a 0.9 percent increase, according to a report from the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors. During the one-month period of July 2011, however, median sales price decreased 5.2 percent to $220,000. Average sales price of homes in Hamilton County increased 1.2 percent to $255,258 when compared to the same three-month period in 2011, but dropped 4.9 percent in the one-month comparison to $262,973. » Insider buying soared in August – Insiders of financial companies bought more stock in August than in any month in the last three years, according to CNN. Notable insider buying took place at: Glacier Bancorp (GBCI), MFA Financial (MFA), Synovus Financial (SNV), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), Radiun (RDN), Assured Guaranty (AGO), Regions (RF), JP Morgan (JPM), CIT (CIT), Nasdaq (NDAQ) and Morgan Stanley (MS). Notable insider selling occurred at: Mastercard (MA), Cash America (CSH), EZ Corp (EZPW), World Acceptance Corp (WRLD), Westamerica Bancorp (WABC). Notable for their lack of insider buying were:

Bank of America (BAC),Citigroup (C) and Goldman Sachs (GS). -www.cnn.com » Save an easy $60,000 – “Starting at age 45, put $100 more per month into your 401(k) plan,” says Steve Dimitriou, managing partner of Boston-based Mayflower Advisors. “Earning 8 percent, you will have nearly $60,000 more in your account at age 65. If you earn $60,000 per year, that is merely a 2 percent increase in the deferral rate, yet your paycheck will only go down roughly $75, because it is pre-tax. If that is too much, then increase your deferral 1 percent per year at age 45 and then again at age 48.” -www.thestreet.com » Save money per flush – Save money on water by displacing water in your toilet’s tank. Place a capped plastic bottle filled with some sand or pebbles in your toilet’s water tank. The bottle should displace enough water to save half a gallon to a gallon each time you flush, or up to about 10 gallons a day in a typical home. A typical family of four might save 16 gallons of water a day with this little trick – and that should save you about $90 a year on your water bill. -www.bnet.com

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Does my insurance cover pet attacks? INSURANCE Q&A By Jamie Ianigro Question from Paula C. from Noblesville: I have a big friendly dog, but I’ve always worried what would happen if she bit someone. Am I protected if something like this happens? Response from Jamie Ianigro: Issues – We all love our pets. They make great family members, playmates and protectors, but they are always causing problems for insurance companies. Nearly two million people are bitten by dogs each year with around 800,000 of those folks requiring professional medical treatment for their wounds. Each of these incidents is a potential lawsuit and happened to unsuspecting pet owners just like us. Millions of U.S. households own dogs and incidents show no sign of slowing down. A key factor contributing to these incidents is the failure of dog owners to supervise and train their pets. Another problem is people, especially children, do not know how to behave around dogs. Coverage recommendations – The best part about this issue is you’re already protected if you have a homeowner’s insurance policy. Just make sure you have adequate limits to protect you from financial damage if you have an incident like this. I recommend everyone have a minimum liability limit of $1,000,000. Adding an extra million in coverage with an umbrella policy is also a good idea and doesn’t cost as much as you might imagine.

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Your liability limit is not just for pet attacks either. It protects you from many unfortunate incidents like when a guest slips and falls in your driveway or when your kid accidently drives the lawn mower into the neighbor’s new Mercedes. Make sure you read your policy or go over it with your independent insurance agent to see what is excluded. Prevention – When you own a pet you have a responsibility to raise and handle your pet to reduce the chances of an incident. You should always make certain family members, neighbors, guests and strangers are protected from your pet. You should check out the resources available to help, such as tips from animal shelters, dog ownership clubs, the American Kennel Club and websites. It may not be the fairest set of circumstances, but many insurers are choosing not to give dogs or their owners a fair chance. It is becoming more common for companies to refuse to write coverage for people who own certain breeds of dogs. The breeds commonly excluded include Chows, Pit Bulls, Akitas, Rottweilers and Sharpeis. Therefore, you must fight this trend and not take pet ownership lightly. Jamie Ianigro is with Shepherd Insurance & Finanacial Services. Have an insurance question you need answered? Send it to asktheadvisor@shepherdins.com.

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Fundamentals for business buzz COMMENTARY By David Cain To say I work in a business that craves referrals is an understatement, it survives on referrals. Most significant relationships come from a reference. People telling other people about their experience helps business, it’s an endorsement. The highest level of credibility for a business happens when customers talk about their experience in a positive way. Here are some methods to get your business buzz: 1. People don’t talk about or remember boring people or a boring business. The more you and your business happily surprise people, the more they’ll share. The more what you’re selling and how you’re selling becomes an experience instead of a transaction, the more they’ll share. People are easy to understand. When we are surprised by the process and delighted by the outcomes, we are happy to tell others. In fact, we need to tell others. 2. People have to refer, it’s a fundamental need. Referrals are social currency. If you make a good referral to a friend, they will

owe you. And, they’ll remember you too. All businesses want referrals. All businesses want their customers to talk about them and they want to be the brand name you share with people. However, most forget the fundamentals of getting the reference. Every customer you have is a potential advocate in the future. Every customer needs to have a memorable experience. Every customer who leaves your business delighted will be more likely to drop your name to a friend or associate. People want to refer to build their own credibility and they won’t refer for the same reason if they don’t think your service stands out. What are you doing for your customers today to make their experience with you memorable? right answer will provide a better foundation for them to share your name in the future.

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Consolidated Edison (ED) – Con Edison’s primary business is providing electricity and gas to millions of customers in New York City and Westchester County. That is, in good times or bad, if the folks in New York want to keep their lights on, they’re going to keep paying Con Ed. Con Ed’s stock has a five-year beta of 0.3, a relatively high, but still reasonable, debt-to-equity ratio of 93 percent, and a very sweet 4.3 percent dividend. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) – Looking at the big pharmaceutical companies, one can easily find cheaper options than J&J. So why go with the more expensive J&J? Because we’re playing defense here and J&J has broader, more diversified business with less risk from expiring drug patents.

Its valuation multiple might not be the lowest, but with a 3.6 percent dividend, a five-year beta of 0.6, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 30 percent, it’s a stock you can feel very comfortable with even when the market is quaking. Procter & Gamble (PG) – Gillette, Crest, Tide, Pepto-Bismol -- these are just a few of the many blockbuster brands at P&G. Even when tough times strike, consumers will still be shaving, brushing their teeth, doing laundry, and (maybe even more so) treating upset stomachs. With a 3.4 percent dividend, a debt-to-equity ratio of 47 percent, and a five-year beta of 0.5, rarely will P&G’s stock inspire panic. -www.fool.com

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Pillsbury location for family empowerment, a gathering place for all parents.” The adoptive parent said she will host weekly get-togethers at the shop for families of special needs children and adopted children called “Birds of a Feather.” “I’m not just a retailer, I’m a parent and this is a fun way to be part of families. Gatherings like ‘Birds of a Feather’ and story time is an opportunity for all families to be listened to and understood,” Pillsbury said. The store’s grand opening is Saturday, Sept. 10. The store also offers a wide array of books, toys for adults with dementia and game days where families are taught how to play their large selection of games for all ages.

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DISPATCHES » No more ketchup stains – Mix creamof-tartar powder with lemon juice, apply to the affected area, and launder. -Esquire » Keep a cool head – Heat opens hair’s protective outer layer, damaging strands and creating frizz. “Frequently cooling the hair while styling helps keep your cuticle flat,” says Paul Lebrecque, owner of three New York-based Paul Lebrecque Salon & Spas. If your dryer has a cool-shot button, use it to deliver a blast of cold air after drying each individual section. This also helps lock in your new style. If your dryer lacks this button, he suggests holding your style in place with your brush for about 30 seconds to let hair cool off. -www.today.msnbc.com » White after Labor Day? – Judging by what designers sent down the runway for fall, it appears nobody cares who wears what as long as it looks good. There’s more bright white than ever before. From the ease of the ’70sinspired daywear Stefano Pilati showed at YSL to the voluminous ’60s shapes at Stella McCartney and Calvin Klein and the menswear robes at Haider Ackermann, there’s something for everyone. Whites were shown with hair off the face, perhaps a pop of color at the mouth, and toned-down shoes, as if to proclaim that right now, white is the opposite of frivolous. -www.elle.com » Savvy storage – Take advantage of an inset picture window by transforming it into custom window seat. By installing a length of cubbies it adds extra storage and creates a focal point for the room. If you would rather hide your storage, consider lining coordinating chests that open from the top. That way you will be able to tuck away knick-knacks without guests knowing. -www.bhg.com

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COMMENTARY Vicky Earley The ottoman is probably the interior decorating equivalent to a workhorse, a style maven, and a dutiful housekeeper. There isn’t another piece of furniture so eager to serve. The ottoman (or footstool) became popular in the 18th century when the French invaded Egypt. According to Andrew Lyon in A History of Ottomans, Egypt was a part of the Ottoman Empire and its people were subject to brutality and punishment. Footstools were developed to rest weary and tortured feet. I can relate. When the French returned home, they took with them the influences and styles of furniture they had experienced and the age of the ottoman began. The generic term “ottoman” simply refers to a footstool or a low upholstered seat completely covered by fabric. It’s a bit mundane for the ottomans available today. As an essential part of anchoring a welldressed room, the best ottomans flatter the upholstered pieces rather than match. A round ottoman is a perfect way to soften a room and is happy to provide additional seating

at the drop of a hat. When a substantial tray is added, it goes into action and is pleased to serve as a cocktail table. The large, rectangular ottoman can act as a housekeeper when it is hollow and fitted with safety hinges. It is the perfect place to stash life’s untidiness when the doorbell rings. A smart ottoman can hide a bed, just as a sofa bed does. This ingenious option is perfect for grandkid sleep-overs. The talented ottoman can have trays to pull out and trays to drop in.

Although the ottoman in highly developed in terms of function, it does not mean style is overlooked. Leather is the darling of the ottoman empire since it offers a rich foundation to the room as well as durability. Tufted ottomans have the corner on a traditional, elegant and timeless look. Tufting is perfect in a solid or textural fabric while large scale prints are less appealing as the design is lost in the grooves. Studs or nail heads make any piece of furniture a star, especially the ottoman. Casters add panache as well as portability. Multiples can create interest as well as multiply seating. Consider three ottoman cubes pushed together to create one long piece. Now, get your feet off the coffee table. There is absolutely no reason to sneak your feet on the cocktail table when there are so many ottoman options available. Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol.com.

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Double productivity with dual displays TOYS By Gary Hubbard If you’ve never had the pleasure of working with multiple displays on a computer, you’re missing out on one of the ‘best bang for the buck’ productivity upgrades you can make to virtually any computer. You don’t have to be a stock broker or day trader to justify multiple displays anymore as the cost of doing so has dramatically dropped because flat panel displays are so inexpensive these days. Even better is when someone you know decides to upgrade to a new fancy widescreen display and has no use for their ‘old display’; these ‘throw away’ monitors are perfect as a second display. Since virtually everyone runs multiple programs simultaneously (email, web surfing, streaming video, etc.), having your email always opened on one screen while you do everything else on another screen eliminates a lot of task swapping and reduces repetitive stress injuries from the extra mouse clicks. Another spectacular use of dual displays is when you are doing a lot of copy and paste activities like research or graphic design. If you like to monitor news via live video streams or you have a TV tuner card installed in your computer, the second monitor can essentially serve as a nice television display so

you aren’t stuck with a tiny window of video. If you work on large spreadsheets, the ability to stretch it across two screens saves a lot of sideways scrolling as well. You could just get a really big wide screen monitor capable of displaying two programs in portrait mode side-by-side, but for us older folks with failing eyesight, those super highresolution displays make text harder to read. Some computers actually come with dual video displays built-in, so all you have to do is add another monitor and configure the displays in the proper order (search ‘dual displays’ for your operating system for the exact steps). Laptops for instance, have an external video port that most folks use to connect to a projector for a presentation so that it mirrors what is on the laptop’s display, but you can also use the same port to connect a second display and extend your desktop. If you have a desktop computer and it only has one video display, you will need to add a second video card or install a dual-video card and disable the on-board video for best results. If you have Windows XP, I would recommend disabling or removing your existing video card and installing a dual-video card that still supports Windows XP for the best results. If you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7, you have a better chance of getting

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Waking up after tragedy Spirituality By Bob Walters When I share my “Awake Date” with people – Sept. 2, 2001, the day I accepted Christ, sitting in church for the first time as an adult – it usually hastens an assumption. An assumption the ensuing pain and magnitude of 9/11 nine days later drew me further into the church; my deepening faith was a palliative reaction to seek comfort after the awful events which rocked our nation. Traumatized, in other words, I found Jesus. That’s not true. The Sunday after 9/11 I went to a church “Welcome” class instead of the worship service, and then ran into a work acquaintance in the lobby. As we talked, retired pastor Russ Blowers came up to chat with him, and I was introduced to Russ as a newcomer. I ran into Russ again a few minutes later in another hallway and he said, “Hey Bob, we ought to have lunch.” He came up to me, already remembering my name. A few days later we had lunch at Sahm’s Restaurant in Fishers. Russ offered to say grace before the meal and I was embarrassed sitting there and praying in public. I’ve since grown out fears of praying in public. We talked about many things – Russ was the epitome of a pastor, he had multiple interests

and he loved people. Discussing the 9/11 attacks, we decided to read Bernard Lewis’s “What Went Wrong” book about Islam. After several weeks of reading the book “together” and emailing back-and-forth, we were friends. In October 2001 I took a four-week “Walking with Christ” class taught by our senior minister David Faust, discovering – surprisingly –I could read and understand scripture. Following the last class I asked to be baptized on a Sunday evening. In 2002 I read the entire Bible. In May 2002, I met Cambridge theologian George Bebawi, new to this country, at a social gathering here in Indy. After helping get his weekly class started at my church in 2004, I’ve been studying with George for seven years. My walk with the Lord has been a run of meeting fascinating people who I am convinced God sent my way. Because that’s what God does; He sends for us. Although we seek God, God sent His son Jesus Christ, in divine grace, to seek us. It’s when humanity runs away from the grace of Christ that we have trouble. Bob Walters (www.believerbob. blogspot.com, email rlwcom@ aol.com) thinks America’s institutionalized long-term reaction to 9/11 has been just backwards: religion shouldn’t be minimized, Christ should be maximized.

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It’s just hard to not relax and have fun around a fire feature.

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COMMENTARY By Randy Sorrell Fire features, from rustic to elegant with many styles and price points in between, are all the fun imagined. Often they are just happy to look at or hang around, but absolutely get ready for big fun when the flames are happening. Kids gravitate to them, especially when the marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate appear. Adults? We simply appreciate the mood and any excuse to relax. Our family has discovered conversations go frantic, neighbors migrate and imaginations percolate around fire. Our favorite type of fire feature is encouraged from the home’s architecture, neighborhood setting and the intended purpose. Naturalized / woodsy settings harmonize well with a rustic boulder fire pit. More formal settings like to be paired with something uniform and predictable (not one of my favorite words). But, even the predictable can be zinged up with a compelling cap stone or some sort of insert. We’re a fan of different. If everyone else on the block has a custom brick and mortar fireplace with a remote control starter, recessed flat

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Dreamy hairstyle changes HUMOR By Mike Redmond Weird dream last night. Weird. And I have no idea what caused it. I haven’t been eating shrimp, which always gives me weird dreams. My personal favorite involved meeting Fidel Castro at a baseball card show in a hotel ballroom in Indianapolis. That was a large plate of scampi talking. I haven’t been overtired. Sometimes, when I’m really exhausted, my subconscious mind pulls out all the stops. I hit the pillow and the next thing you know I’m being visited by dead relatives, going back to old jobs, walking around high school, riding a motorcycle through Chicago, or playing the four-string banjo. Naked. And I haven’t particularly stressed by work, which always brings about a recurring dream I have about being able to whistle like my father. I’m a pretty good (which is to say loud) two-finger taxi whistler, but Dad could stand there with his hands in his pockets, pucker up and send out a blast that could shatter windows, knock the feathers off starlings and slice the bologna for your sandwich. None of which applies to last night’s dream. In last night’s dream, someone shaved my head. Of course, I ran right to the computer to consult the weird wide web for potential dream interpretations and I found about 6,000 potential answers, none of which seemed to fit my particular situation. Most of them fit either into this category: “To dream of a shaved head represents sacrificing the way you think. It symbolilizes giving up certain thoughts and behaviors, often negative personality traits.” – dreambible.com. Or this: “To dream that you are being shaved, portends that you will let imposters defraud you.” – 10,000 Dream Interpretrations by Gustavus Hindman

Miller. While I am no stranger to either of these experiences, I don’t think that’s why I had this dream. For one thing, the person shaving my head did a sloppy job. I didn’t wind up with one of those clean, aerodynamic shaved heads like Patrick Stewart, Vin Diesel, or three out of four professional basketball players. Oh, no. I had big patches of hair left all over the place. I looked like I had mange. Or the world’s only disconnected Mohawk. The thing is, it changed from scene to scene. For a while I looked like a monk with a sloppy tonsure. The top of my head was shaved clean, but I had hair over my ears on the sides and some ridiculously-curly bangs in front. A few moments later I was rockin’ long hair, hanging like a grass skirt down the back of my neck. And no place else. See what I mean? Weird. Upon reflection (in the mirror, first thing upon waking up, to make sure it wasn’t real) I do recall my head was being landscaped as some sort of punishment, although I can’t say for what. I wonder if it has something to do with age, seeing as how hair, and the length of it, was a major point of contention between my generation and the one that preceded it. And oh, how I felt I was being deprived of my rights when my mother saw me and went after my locks with her barber shears. Or maybe I’m overthinking it. After all, it WAS just a dream. I hope. Better check the mirror again to be sure.

Sometimes, when I’m really exhausted, my subconscious mind pulls out all the stops.

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Funny business HUMOR By Dick Wolfsie I was clearing the dinner table the other night when my wife was kind enough to pass along a comment she had heard about me at work. “Sally says your newspaper feature is hilarious. It always makes her laugh.” “Gee, thanks for sharing that, Mary Ellen.” “Yes, and Janine, my exercise buddy, told me she thinks you’re quite amusing on TV.” “Wow, I sure appreciate the compliments.” “But Dick, I have to ask you this: How come you’re not so funny at home?” “Huh?” “Well, people keep telling me how humorous you are. They say it must be so much fun to live with you, but I just don’t see it. Am I missing something? Maybe you just leave it all in the basement where you write your column, or at the remote locations where you do your TV segments. “How dull has it been for you the last 31 years?” “Oh, don’t get me wrong. We’ve had a great marriage and I’ve been perfectly happy. It’s just not been the laugh riot everyone else thinks it is.” It was a startling observation—and not an unfair one. When we are out with another couple we all laugh. Waiters just love to trade jabs with me; The UPS guy and I always yuck it up on my doorstep. I never leave the dry cleaners without exchanging a few jokes with the owners. But apparently, I save nothing for my relationship with my wife. I mounted a feeble defense. “Mary Ellen, in some ways, this is your fault.” “Excuse me?” “I can’t kid about your cooking: it’s outstanding. You dress impeccably, you have beautiful

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Macy’s offers competitive rates and flexible work schedules. Enjoy an associate discount of up to 20% at Macy’s! Apply online today at www.macysJOBS.com WELL ESTABLISHED HOME HEALTH AGENCY AND PERSONAL CARE COMPANY HAS THE 4 THINGS YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IN A JOB! 1. WORK CLOSE TO YOUR HOME; CARMEL, NOBLESVILLE, CICERO, WESTFIELD and GREATER INDIANAPOLIS ALL SIDES. 2. EXCELLENT PAY. FLEXIBLE HOURS; PART TIME OR FULL TIME. 3. REWARDING AND FULFILLING. 4. POSITIONS OPENINGS; HOMEMAKER, HOME HEALTH AIDE, LPN’S AND RN’S

Carmel Clay School Corporation

is now training School Bus Drivers for the 2011-2012 School Year Summer Paid Training Program to obtain Class B, CDL Starting at $88 day after successful completion of training Paid Bi-weekly Available to earn attendance bonus Apply on-line to www.ccs.k12.in.us, AA/EOE

NOW HIRING

Do you want a fun job? Day work: pay between $10 to $15 hr? Maid service, widow cleaning carpet cleaning, stripping and waxing Bonus Pay and tips allowed. Serious Inquiries only – Drivers License a must: Criminal Background received; prefer experience send resume to: PO Box 68 Carmel 46082

NOW HIRING

Experienced Surveyors & Appointment Setters Positive attitude a must. Salary plus bonuses. CALL 317-564-4957

Current in Carmel

social www.helpingyoufromabove.com

Garage SALEs Moving Sale:

Call 317-219-7105 Kimball artist console walnut piano with bench $500. Twin iron bed with mattress, bedspread, shams (new) $300. 2 seat rocker sofa with matching chair (like new) $250.

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 9-15, 9-16, 8 A.M. - 7 P.M. 9-17 8 A.M. - Noon (half price) Little Eagle Creek Christian Church 3233 W. 166th, Westfield RAIN OR SHINE Directions: Ditch Rd. to 166th, West on 166th, 2 miles.

Moving Sale!

Everything must go! Furniture, lawn equipment, couches, bedroom suites, etc! 8am to 12pm on 9/15, 9/16 & 9/17 (Thurs - Sat) 3631 W 141st St, Carmel

PHILANTHROPY

Gowns for Less

Childcare Donations of gowns — tax deductible Gowns — greatly discounted Proceeds donated to local charities Gowns from $100 (317)796-9432 BridesRevisted.org Gayla@BridesRevisted.org

CALL FOR INFORMATION TODAY! ISS / ISHHA 1-866-906-7444 toll free EOE C&C Air Solutions Inc. is one of the top leading in its industry regarding air quality control in the world. Our services help residential homes that have problems such as breathing problems, allergies, mold, and dust issues. Due to opening a new branch in Carmel, we are looking for outside sales representatives. No experience needed, company training provided. The ideal candidate would have a professional appearance, with the desire to grow with an expanding company. Quick advancement offered for ambitious individuals. Starting pay is $625.00/week base salary. Commission structure gives opportunity to make $1500-$2000/week. Sign-on bonus of $2500. Call our Carmel In. branch to schedule an interview Mon-Fri 9am-5pm @ 317-564-4957

489.4444 ext. 202

ENROLLING NOW 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR AGES 6mo. – 15 YEARS (317) 721-3727 www.fisherspointecoop.org

CHILD CARE

Full-Time Infant and Toddler Openings; 844-7207 Woodgate Area, Carmel CPR certified; 1st Aid; 32 Years Experienced; Warm and Balanced Meals; Planned activities, TLC

REAL ESTATE

Gowns for the Greatest Good TUTORING In-Home Tutoring

Master’s Degree Instructors SAT/ACT Test Prep, College Prep, Math, Reading, English, ENL (English as a New Language) for all grades through adult

Call 317 776 7615 Golden Education Strategies, Inc

Great Price!

717 Carlin Ct.-2,100 sq. ft. brick ranch, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3 car attached garage w/ fenced yard. Call Ben Crouch at 317-691-0184 C21 Wilson

DISTRESS SALE

Bank Foreclosures Hamilton Co. Free list of Foreclosure Properties. Receive a FREE daily list by e-mail; www.hamiltoncoforeclosures.com

FOR rent HOME FOR RENT

$1,000 mo. + Utilities In Carmel Art & Design District Cozy 1 BR turn-of-the-century English Main Cottage. Ideal for single or couple 317-575-8045 or 954-465-4341

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You’ve created a miracle. A miracle that deserves unmatched maternity care. Our partnership with Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health means greater comfort and world-class neonatal care. Enjoy the journey to motherhood with the superior care of IU Health North Hospital and Indiana’s top children’s hospital. Our local partnership with Riley at IU Health means you’ll have immediate access to the very best pediatric specialists in the state. And our spacious, state-of-the-art maternity suites make for the most private and comfortable delivery possible. To arrange your on-site tour, call our childbirth educator at 317.688.2465.

Discover the strength at iuhealth.org/northmaternity

IU HEALTH NORTH HOSPITAL 116th and North Meridian Street/U.S. 31 in Carmel

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