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looking back Retiring Carmel Clay Superintendant Barbara Underwood examines her greatest achievements, disappointments over the past 15 years By Arika Herron Current in Carmel “I never intended to be superintendent,” said Barbara Underwood, superintendent of the Carmel Clay school system. “That was never a goal I had. In fact, I might’ve said on occasion, ‘I don’t think I’ll ever do that.’” But with her retirement just more than three months away, Underwood is ready to look back at the 15 years she spent in that role, the last eight of which she served as district superintendent. “Working in an educational setting is such a positive thing,” Underwood said. “I’m surrounded by great people here, whether its teachers, administrators or support staff. We have great kids. “You look back and hope the leadership you provided made it possible for all these other people to do the good work they do.”

Coming to Carmel

Leadership is something Underwood is familiar with. Before coming to Carmel, she spent 16 years in Yorktown, eight of which were served as assistant superintendent. But the planets aligned for Underwood, who was looking for new challenges when Carmel was looking for a new assistant superintendent. She applied, got the job and, as Underwood said, “The rest is history.” Underwood spent her first seven years as the assistant superintendent of curriculum. Without ambitions to move further up the ladder, the superintendent position fell into her lap. The previous superintendent held the position for under a year, leaving the district unmanned for almost six months. “At that time, the school board felt it might be helpful to have someone they knew, the community knew and the staff knew,” Underwood said, “so they gave me the opportunity.” Reluctantly accepting the position, Underwood said she planned to stay on for maybe three years. But once she assumed her new role, she enjoyed it so much she stayed for the next eight years. “Whether they have kids in school or not, we have a very supportive community,” Underwood said. “We have absolutely the finest staff members.”

Fostering achievement

Underwood has used those positives to her advantage, and to the greatest advantage of the students she serves. Underwood prides herself the accomplishments of the district under her lead. “Student achievement is our greatest accomplishment,” Underwood said. “That’s what we’re about. If you look at any metric by which the public measures and evaluates schools, our students’ success gets greater every year, and that’s not easy to do when you’re cutting budgets. It’s a real testimony to the people who work here and the students who go here.” Ryan Newman, principal of Towne Meadow elementary, has worked for Underwood since 1996, when he came to Carmel Clay schools. Newman said he admires Underwood’s commitment to the success of her students. “The most important thing to (Underwood) is student achievement and learning,” Newman said. “That trickles down to everyone in the district. She always encouraged us to look for proof that kids are learning.”

Hard times

But her success hasn’t come easily. Superintendent of any school district is a tough job, and Underwood admitted that it wasn’t always

“Student achievement is our greatest accomplishment.” smooth sailing. Her years have been marked by financial struggles, budget cuts and exceedingly high expectations from the community. “Right now, school funding and finance is a huge challenge, because we don’t have the amount of money we need to do what we want to do,” Underwood said. “In recent years, I’ve had to make several recommendations for cutting the budget. In fact, I’ll be making one coming up soon.” But the ever-optimistic Underwood said even her greatest challenges can have positive outcomes. Trying to keep up with high expectations has led Underwood to raise the bar for her students – even amid the financial climate. “We’re continually seeking ways to help our kids learn at higher levels,” Underwood said. “I think we’ve succeeded in doing that. But it isn’t something that happens without a vision that we want to get better, no matter how good we are, and support those individuals who will really make that happen.”

›› Finding a replacement The Carmel Clay School Board is still in the early stages of its search to replace Underwood, who retires officially in December. The board has hired a consulting firm, which features Dr. Ron Barnes, a retired Indiana University professor and superintendant from Chicago. The group plans to meet with focus groups of Carmel residents, which will help them draw a profile of the potential successor. They will advertise nationally, and hope to pick a successor by November.

Tough to replace

And this is something Underwood expects her successor to continue. Though no one has been chosen to fill her tremendous shoes, the search is on. Focus groups are under way to determine a profile for potential candidates. As for Underwood’s opinion on any potential candidates: She’s keeping it to herself. “That decision is up to the school board. Even when they ask me my opinions, I tell them it’s their job to find the superintendent, not mine,” Underwood said. “There just comes a time when you think there are other things to life than having to work everyday,” Underwood said. “You ought to be able to leave on your own terms when you’re happy. I feel good about what we’ve done, and I can leave feeling good about what we’ve accomplished.”

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How should we spend our time? By Terry Anker The national press has had much to say about the president’s desire to directly address our kids in the classroom – namely during the coveted “instructional time.” Regardless of one’s personal views on the subject of whether a president is entitled to request such a privilege (I can say from personal experience at our kid’s school that an actual presidential visit does not qualify as an excused absence), it does raise the question about just what is “instructional time” and how should it be used. And for me, it translates directly into what justifies time away from the workday desk and what most assuredly does not. Out of the box, I assume that our kids are getting a strong educational experience. The schools they attend are very highly rated in almost every measure (although I am concerned that our state is lagging in a significant and troubling way). So a little latitude is understandable – convocations that might not strictly qualify as educational – the occasional field trip, the holiday party or exchange

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– all enrich the school experience to be sure; but they also reduce teaching time. But how does the presentation on the school fundraising effort fit? It is important, but should it reduce time in class? But when I compare this to my own business interests, I find that my house is often no more in order. Meetings routinely serve as an interruption to business and not an enhancement to it. The coffee station meant to reward good behavior often seems the bastion of the marginal performer. And we all too frequently spend more time finding reason that we cannot complete a task than the task would have taken if we’d done it in the first place! Are we balancing activities with instruction? I guess it depends on the priorities. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

The spy returneth. He told us just as we were headed to press for this edition that Mayor Jim Brainard is about to meet – or already has met – with Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) in an effort to secure $76 million in federal funding to create an interchange at 96th Street and Keystone Parkway. Getting that cash would be a significant plum, and it would help silence much of the criticism of cost overruns. We say, “You go, Mr. Mayor!” For the record, we’ve loving the way the whole parkway project is turning out. Even with the current 40 mph speed limit, it’s a piece-ofcake transit from north to south (and vice versa). It’s also well more scenic than its predecessor, and east-west travel is a breeze! The speed with which the 116th interchange is being developed is impressive, as well. We just hope residents will bear with the temporary “construction madness” and keep shopping the Merchants Square area. There are ways into that marketplace, and we urge you to make use of them. We do (and we don’t suffer having to go out of our way gracefully, but this one’s a breeze). Consult www. carmellink.org for more information. ••• What a surprise! We’re sure you’re as shocked as we were when the Congressional Oversight Panel released its September over-

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An extremely poopy problem By Danielle Wilson Uck. I am totally grossed out and frustrated. My 4-year-old nephew who I babysit just pooped in his pants. This is the second time in a week, and I can’t understand what’s going on! He’s been potty-trained pretty well now for a while and will be starting preschool soon. This behavior cannot continue! Here’s what happened: He came in to show me the worm house he’d been constructing in the backyard, and I thought I smelled something funky. In my denial, however, I chalked it up to dirt and the sometimes unpleasant scent of nature. When I called him back inside a few minutes later, he simply said “I pooped in my pants. And peed.” No embarrassment, no tears. He may as well have been telling me he didn’t care for tapioca. I’ll admit, my immediate thought was to give him a good spanking. But he’s not my child, and though I probably would have my own, I didn’t feel comfortable without consulting his parents first. Plus, all the books say not to punish a child for accidents. Regardless, I felt as though he should know better, as we had just had this same conversation five days ago. So I put him in time-out and thought about my options. Maybe I should just leave it alone and let his parents deal. Of course, if his regular “dumping time” is in the early afternoon, it’ll just keep happening and be me who suffers the consequences No good. Maybe he’s got some weird bowel problem. I jumped online and typed in “4 year-old pooping pants” and read an interesting string between a child psychologist and several parents. The shrink said to not make a big deal and to find out the underlying issue. Constipation? New sibling? Starting school? No on all three counts for my little pooper. But down a ways, I found one mom who suggested letting him clean the mess up himself. It had worked for her child brilliantly Aha! That’s something I could do. So I took Deuce into the bathroom. I explained my disappointment and then told him to take off his underwear and wipe himself clean. (Yes, in case you’re wondering, I am an idiot. Must have been the fumes.) The pants came off slowly, smearing nastiness all down his legs, then turned wrong-side

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down with a plop on my floor. As I lunged for the Clorox wipes, I caught myself and decided to hold back. He would surely disgust himself enough to never ever do this again. But to my dismay, he found great pleasure in pulling off huge wads of teepee, rubbing his tush, then chucking the soiled paper into the potty. On and on with no apparent improvement or self-disgust. Patience be damned! I grabbed the baby wipes and inspected the damage. I almost ralphed. Now it was all over his backside, shirt, and hands, and still on my floor. What had I been thinking? A 4-year old boy successfully wiping? He can’t even do that when he goes on the toilet. After several dry heaves and a long chemical bath, I threw everything away, except the nephew. I decided I couldn’t take the paperwork involved with a sudden child disappearance and I certainly didn’t want CPS up my butt. Plus, he’s extremely cute and I like his parents. So what to do? Somebody out there help me! I know I’m not the only caretaker to have gone through this and I want to know what works. Nay, I need to know what works. Because the whole thing stinks! Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Gramercy still beyond the hills By Jordan Fischer Current in Carmel The 2006 season was speculated to be the last for the Mohawk Hills golf course. In January of that year, developer Buckingham Properties presented plans to the city of Carmel to redevelop the Mohawk Hills community into Gramercy, a new, urban retail and residential site. Three years later, however, a sluggish economy and dry housing market have brought those development plans to a crawl, and play at the Mohawk Hills golf course remains in full swing. “For the time being, we’re standing in place on any plans for further development,” said Clyde Lee of Lee/Willis Communications, the media firm representing Gramercy developers Buckingham Companies. “Obviously, we have a thriving community at Mohawk Hills and we’ve invested a lot of money there,” Lee said. “We’re certainly committed to Mohawk Hills at this property. It’s going to be a long-term project for us.” Since the city approved the project in August of 2006, no major construction has begun on the site, although new gas lines were laid as a result of the construction on Keystone Avenue. Mohawk Hills property manager Sharon Bianchi said the focus at the moment is on improving and maintaining the current facilities. Currently, there is a total clubhouse refurbishment underway, as well as repairs for the exterior of buildings. Bianchi also noted that over $75,000 in roadwork was put into the property last year.

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Fun-packed autism walk approaches By Brandie Bohney Current in Carmel Justin Davis is no stranger to autism; he has three children on the autism spectrum. For the past two years, Davis and his family have been involved in the annual Answers for Autism Walk, a fund-raising event for Autism Advocates for Indiana. The event is the organization’s biggest annual fundraiser, and it is a day filled with fun and adventure Submitted Photos for children who suffer from Davis’ children, Hannah and Elliott, show off face paintings at an autism event last autism and their families. year. This year, the walk will be held Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. at Coxhall Gardens (200 “We have raised more than $500,000 in the West 116th Street). past 8 years of the walk,” said AAI President Patty It’s more than a walk, too, Davis explains. Reed. “We average $60,000 to $70,000 each year. “We have what we call a sensory tent … with a We hope to be able to raise more than $70,000 lot of sensory (activities) that kids with autism love this year.” to play with,” he said. Anyone wishing to register is encouraged to do There will also be bounce houses, a rockso online before the event at www.aaiwalk.org, and climbing wall, arts and crafts, bubbles, and other registrations will be taken beginning at 9 a.m. on activities. the morning of the walk. A registration fee/pledge The activities and walk are accompanied by a of $10 per person is required; additional pledges silent auction, too. The proceeds of the walk and are appreciated, as well. Donations of either money the auction benefit Autism Advocates for Indiana, or products or services for the silent auction are and the money is then used for research, education also still being taken. Contact Reed either through and programming for children on the autism specthe Web site or at phreed1@aol.com with questrum. explains, tions or to donate.

Ethics board dismisses complaint against Brainard, Haney and Heck By Jordan Fischer Current in Carmel The City of Carmel Ethics Board secretary has dismissed a complaint against Mayor Jim Brainard, citing insufficient facts to support allegations of unethical conduct. The complaint, filed by City Council member John Accetturo, alleged Brainard violated the ethics ordinance when he, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Carmel Performing Arts Foundation, Inc., an Indiana non-profit domestic corporation, permitted the CPAF to receive grants from the Carmel Redevelopment Commission. Accetturo alleged that Brainard, by having appointed three of the five members of the CRC, was funneling taxpayer money from the CRC to the non-profit CPAF. The complaint also alleged that city attorney Douglas Haney and Nancy Heck, City of Carmel communications director, had violated the ethics ordinance by simultaneously being city employees and CPAF directors who accepted CRC grants made to the non-profit corporation. Stephen Gross, the ethics board’s secretary, reviewed documents regarding the respondents’ personal financial interests and dealings with CPAF. Brainard, Haney and Heck all submitted affidavits stating that they had not received compensation of any kind as a result of their involvement with CPAF. Ultimately, the board found that Accetturo

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failed to allege any facts that constituted an ethics violation on the part of any of the respondents under the current City of Carmel Ethics Code. Gross, therefore, dismissed the complaint. None of the parties could be reached by press time.

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strangers into friends. The answer is CarmelCAN! CarmelCAN! is a volunteer initiative started by Mayor Jim Brainard to match eager volunteers with groups looking for help. The program maintains a database of people willing to contribute hours to make things go. Groups needing help on a short or long term basis can access the database and contact individuals whom have raised their hand and said, “I CAN!” If you are looking for a way to get involved, call the CarmelCAN! hotline at 317814-1111, and add your name to the list of the greatest people in Carmel. And better yet, if you know of someone doing good, deserving of a piece of spotlight, send me an e-mail and let me know. Consider yourself asked. 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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How much could you care? The most modern of phobias By Brandie Bohney I have the best readers; I really do. They are kind when they call me out about mistakes I make in the column (well, most of them are), they send complimentary e-mails when I write about their grammar pet peeves, and best of all, they send me excellent suggestions for column topics. So Kay and Andy, may this column bring peace to your lives through better grammar for all. First is Andy’s gripe – and a valid one – about last and past. These two rhyming beauties are not always interchangeable. I think Andy actually says it best when he rants about another paper reporting, “that the Cubs had lost their ‘last six games.’ Really? I hadn’t heard that the franchise was folding! I can’t believe Chicago would let this happen. Where’s the outcry? Why wasn’t this on the national news? The fact that the Cubs have apparently played their last six games ever should have been huge news! Hmmm. Maybe they meant “past six games.’” Andy’s good with humor, knows his grammar, and he appears to follow the Cubs. I like him. The truth is, lots of people use last where they should be using past. How many times have you heard someone say, “Guess what I did for the last

five minutes?” I’m guessing that most of you reading this have not automatically responded with, “Last five minutes of what?” Last connotes finality, so use last only when you are describing the final games, minutes, or whatever. Otherwise, use past in those instances. Kay suggested another typical grammar fail: I could care less. Do you see the problem? When most people say, “I could care less,” they mean to say, “I couldn’t care less.” The latter is a common expression to note that something is of so little importance that the speaker simply couldn’t be less concerned about it. When said incorrectly, however – I could care less – it means exactly the opposite of the intended sentiment. If you truly couldn’t care less about something, make sure you say it that way. Otherwise, you may find yourself with an apparent affinity for something you dislike. As for me, I could care less about grammar. Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

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ness. Imagine allowing all those feelings to take precedent over kindness in our children. Each and every day our children need to be exposed to kind words, deeds and actions. When we, or others, speak to them in a manner that is less than kind, it is up to our children to tell us we are acting or speaking unkindly. By doing this we are helping them understand how kindness feels so they, in turn, will choose to be kind. Kindness isn’t to be rewarded. Kindness is to be appreciated and noticed for its “inner strength.” To show empathy, importance, and sensitivity towards our children’s dilemma’s and successes, whether in school, in church, in the neighborhood or in the home, showing them kindness is an essential component to their personal emotional development. K.I.K. (Keep it Kind) Hugs!

There is a pit in your stomach when you think you have lost your phone. The fear that overcomes you when your phone dies, and you need a charger right now! Your mind is blank when a phone breaks and it deleted all contact information and past history. You feel regret when you didn’t check twice to make sure you didn’t leave your phone behind when you left the house. Or you feel relieved when you remember you left your phone at home and you are close enough to turn back and retrieve it. What has made about 53 percent of cell phone users this way? The addiction to constant communication. When cell phones first hit the market in the 1990s, they were just used for emergencies and not for everyday communication. Now mobile device users have developed a habit to always be in reach of constant communication. I have found that without my phone I am lost. I can’t seem to think about anything else. Are you nomophobic too?

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By Becky Kapsalis Kindness is an act that shows compassion, consideration and caring. Leo Tolstoy writes, “Kindness is the major quality of the soul. If a person is not kind, it is because he was subjected to some lie, passion, or temptation which violated his natural state.” By these standards, there is never (and I don’t use “never” lightly) any reason to be unkind to anyone, much less our children. When we dictate, demand or disguise the truth, we are being unkind. Our children, whom we are developing, are entitled to the very best we have to give them – beginning with kindness. Even though kindness is a virtue that begins within us, it is still a learned behavior. The lessons our children learn from the “feeling” of being treated with kindness goes deep within their soul and becomes a “feeling” they want to recapture whenever the opportunity presents itself. So much of what we live and read about today demonstrates that kindnesses go unnoticed, making room for defensiveness, combativeness, guilt, second guessing and, worst of all, deceitful-

By Maddi Bourgerie A phobia is defined as an intense fear that in reality has little danger or none at all. Some common phobias and fears are closed-in places, heights, highway driving, flying insects, snakes, and needles. However, phobias can develop out of virtually anything. This fear can be unreasonable and almost embarrassing – so much so that it’s almost hard to admit. But there is a 53 percent chance you are nomophobic if you currently have a cellular device somewhere on your person. Nomophobic: The fear of not having a cell phone; kind of a ridiculous fear, or so I thought when I first heard of it. But then my mind started to think, “Is my phone still in the inside the left pocket of my purse? It was a few minutes ago, but then again I don’t remember putting it back.” After I checked to make sure it was indeed there and not lost and then checked once more about 10 minutes later, I decided to put it up on the table where I could see it. Right then, it hit me. I am having symptoms of nomophobia. Symptoms of nomophobia are that your mind continuously reminds you about the cell phone you haven’t looked at in the last half hour or less.

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your full potential as a small to middle-market enterprise. Attend the INCPAS presentation of Organizational Deadly Sins Sept. 25 at the INCPAS Professional Development & Conference Center, and arm yourself with the knowledge and tools it takes to expose and avoid mistakes. The conference center is located at 8250 Woodfield Crossing Boulevard in Indianapolis.

» Carmel attorney develops adoption program - Michele L. Jackson,

who chairs the Adoption Practice Group of Carmel law firm JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC, will be traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo Sept. 25 – Oct. 2. Along with members of the staff of MLJ Adoptions, she will be visiting with central authorities as part of her ongoing plan to develop an international adoption program beginning January 2010. Research on the new program began in January of 2009, and Ms. Jackson recently met with a Congolese attorney based in Chicago, who divides her residency between the Midwest and the DRC. For more information, contact Jocham Harden Dimick Jackson, PC at 317-569-0770, or visit www.jhdj-law.com.

How did you know that? Dr David Cain With corporate wallets tucked firmly in the company’s hip pocket, there’s not a lot of money floating around without a home. Constricting budgets would make it seem like it’s the wrong environment to be a salesperson, but actually it’s far from the truth. It’s a perfect time to be in sales as long as you are consulting on what you are selling. It’s known as disintermediation, the removal of the intermediary or agent, and it’s a part of the fundamental shift from providing information to creating knowledge. Information is data, it is facts and figures, while knowledge is actionable, and it is what you really need to know about the information to make it useful. Imagine if you went to a mechanic and told him something was wrong with your car. Your car didn’t sound right. Aside from your ability to pinpoint the funny noise to “under the hood,” you were leaving it all up to him to solve. The mechanic opens the hood of the car and says “that’s your fuel injector right there and over there, that’s your battery.” “Your radiator is right there and your cylinders are down there with the pistons.” His mastery of the parts and their location in the car might be impressive to a novice, but not at all helpful unless this information leads to the eradication of the noise – the solution to your problem. How selling works is changing. Information is readily available to anyone that can type. And, this world of free information is creating a bigger need for people that can translate that information and create an actionable plan. Is the Internet changing

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Chili dogs with Daniel By Kent Burns I am extremely fortunate that I have a best friend. Daniel and I and met about 15 years ago at a church retreat. We hit it off that weekend, and have grown closer as friends ever since. About every other week, we meet up for lunch to hang out, solve the world’s problems and encourage one another. And we eat chili dogs. That’s right. Chili dogs. But not just any chili dog. Our favorite place is Wings, Etc. at 106th Street and Michigan Road. They have a foot-long hot dog called the “Homewrecker” – proving the owner of this establishment has a wry sense of humor. This hot dog is massive, and I order mine with chili, relish and onions. The mustard follows. It doesn’t get much better than this, folks. Daniel and I have concluded that there aren’t too many problems in life than can’t be effectively dealt with over a chili dog. As good as the food is however, the company is better. I am grateful to have a friend who has trav-

elled many miles with me and seen me through some very difficult times. He’s been the voice of reason, the voice of accountability and the voice of encouragement countless times. Every man needs that, whether they think they do or not. Guys need to spend time together and talk about stuff guys talk about and do things that guys do – like eat chili dogs. Our increasingly insular and virtual universe makes it harder today for men to have friends. It’s easier to go to the basement and watch one of 400 TV channels or cuddle up with the Internet. Add to that certain forces of American culture that try to feminize us and emasculate us. Can you say “metrosexual?” Men, do you have a best friend? If not, maybe it’s time. The best way to have a best friend is to be one. Think about it. Kent Burns is a Carmel resident, investor and co-founder of CrossConfirm. He is also a professional speaker and author of What’s Your Why? He can be reached at kent@currentincarmel.com.

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decisions have been made, furnishings and fabrics must be ordered. Custom or specialorder furniture can take eight to 12 weeks to be delivered. Custom draperies can take six to eight weeks for completion. In the meantime, there are other workers who must be scheduled, including painters, installers, and on and on. » Insure a positive outcome by having realistic expectations about your decorator! It is a universal frustration for decorators and designers to work towards a vision only to have the homeowner turn the corner and head down a new path. Keep in mind that your decorator has the ability to visualize the completed project, and veering from the prescribed design plan could lead to a less than desirable outcome. I advise clients to make a purchase outside Photo Illustration of our plan only if they fall hopelessly in love with a piece. Making the changes necessary to accommodate the new arrival is worth the effort only if the piece is of great importance. HGTV is great for quick ideas and inspirations, but real life demands realistic expectations. When those are in place and you have connected with a professional who has earned your trust, step back and then let your decorator work magic! 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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By: Christi Thompson If you think you might be better off purchasing your hair products in a drug store, you are not alone. Whether you think that drugstore brands might be easier on the pocketbook, or have convinced yourself that “shampoo is shampoo”… it is important to note a few differences. If you are looking for a deal, it is important to note that the price tags of drugstore brands have increasingly gone up in the recent past, rivaling, and in some cases surpassing the prices of professional hair care products sold at independent salons. While professional hair care products have the stereotype of being more expensive, quite often you can find deals (“buy 2 get

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By: Alex Paredes Salon01 is proud to announce our newest addition to the team. Ernst Buckingham is an accomplished barber who comes to us with over 22 years of experience. “I was a classical guitar major at Butler University before becoming a hair stylist,” said Ernst. “Becoming a hair stylist was natural for me, and it allowed me time to play my music.” Although he still enjoys playing his guitar in his free time, Ernst became more consumed with hair than his music as time went on. His favorite part of being a barber is the satisfaction he gets when his clients are happy with the look he’s created. While at Salon01 Ernst has dedicated himself to training other stylists in men’s work. Ernst offers a variety of barber services including hot lather shaves, perfect for any guy. As a Salon01 stylist Ernst is always looking to set trends and make sure that his work is upto-date. For this coming season he would like to see more of a messy-low-maintenance style. To make an appointment with Ernst for you or the man in you life, call Salon01 at 317-580-0101 or visit www.salon01.com where you can see all of our stylist profiles. www.currentinwestfield.com

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» Chill out - A cool shower stimulates circulation in your body and can have a toning effect on your face, says Jeannette Graf, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City—and research has shown that lowering the temperature just a few degrees can make you feel more awake. -lifestyle.msn.com

Even a little sugar will keep you fat By Dr Carolyn Berghuis Did you know that even a little bit of sugar in your diet can inhibit your body from burning and reducing excess fat? That’s right, even sugar in moderation can paralyze the best weight-loss program and severely limit the amount of body fat that can be reduced. More bad news: Sugar will additionally block the fat-burning effects of exercise. When you ingest refined carbohydrates (sugar), a signal is sent to your pancreas that tells it to create and release insulin. Your insulin, in turn, guides the glucose (sugar in your blood) into your cells for energy. f glucose is present in higher than necessary levels during exercise, the glucose is used for fuel, not body fat. If glucose is low, the body will break down fat cells and use them as an energy source during exercise. Where weight loss is concerned, it is important to understand that insulin is the principal hormone triggered by ingesting refined carbohydrates, and it is also the key fat storage hormone! As a matter of fact, all of your fat-burning hormones (thyroid hormones, glucagon, human growth hormone, testosterone and adrenaline) are nullified and blocked in the presence of insulin. Fat-burning rules to live by: Don’t ingest fat-storage foods such as: • Refined sugar. • Refined carbohydrates such as white flour and pasta. • Hydrogenated and fried fats. • Alcohol and caffeine.

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- The Indiana Artisan jury panels will meet again in 2009 to review applications, and the deadline to apply is Oct. 10. The timeline, along with applications for both artists and value-added food producers, is available at www.IndianaAritsan.org. All applicants to the Indiana Artisan program are juried by one of two standing panels – one for arts applicants and one for value-added food applicants – of business development, retail, arts, and culinary professionals. Selection is based on a unique link with Hoosier history or heritage, originality, quality, price/ marketability, and technique/taste.

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Evan Lurie Gallery to host ‘Memoirs From Suburbia’ For Current in Carme; The Evan Lurie Gallery will introduce four new artists to Indianapolis in an exhibition titled “Memoirs From Suburbia” Saturday. Peter Drake, Michael Fitts and Tom Haney will join Drew Simpson in a collection of work that explores a very distinct conceptual image of suburban interpretation. The show will hang for five weeks. Born to the suburban landscape of Garden City, New York, Drake has spent nearly 30 years developing a style that recently has incorporated the presence of toy soldiers from a collection assembled by his father over time. Washington, D.C., native Michael Fitts is no stranger to the icons of suburbia, either. Fitts presents the onlooker with simple images of life such as a spoon, an old telephone or a folded white dress shirt all painted with photorealistic quality in oil on scrap metal. Fitts’ work collaborates, as he says, with the imperfections of marked, distressed or scratched scrap metal to create art that points directly to the perception of the discarded and forgotten. Tom Haney, born in Ohio and later relocated to the southern area of Atlanta, Ga., has a somewhat different approach to his artwork. The sole featured sculptor of the “exhibition has had a lifelong fascination with mechanics and has put it to use creating work such as props, models and miniatures for televisions commercials, still photographers and movies.

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by Jennifer thompson-cannino Jennifer Thompson’s life changed the day a man broke into her college apartment and raped her, just as Ronald Cotton’s changed the day Jennifer picked him out of a police lineup as her attacker. It wasn’t until 11 years later, when DNA evidence inspired Jennifer’s true rapist to confess, that Ronald’s conviction was overturned and he was finally released from prison. Two years later, the two forged an unlikely and inspiring friendship that has helped them both to heal from this tragedy. “Picking Cotton” is a moving joint memoir that relates both victims’ experiences, alternating between Jennifer’s and Ronald’s point of view as the story unfolds. It sheds light on the criminal justice system and the potential weaknesses of eye witness testimony, while also demonstrating the healing power of grace and forgiveness. For those who enjoy listening to audiobooks, an excellent unabridged recording is also available. Reviewed by Katie Buck CCPL Readers’ Advisory Librarian Visit the Carmel Clay Public Library’s Web site at www.carmel.lib.in.us for more book reviews.

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Drew Simpson, the official foreign voice on suburban representation, hails from Canada and produces work on a typically much smaller scale but with equally graphic interpretations. A Victorian couch juxtaposed under its own flaming portrait is painted with such amazing detail it can be easily forgotten the miniature nature of the work. The Evan Lurie Gallery is located at 30 W. Main Street in Carmel, and doors will be open for the official event from 5-10 p.m. Artist lectures will begin at 2 p.m. The event and lectures are free of charge and open to the general public. For more information, call 317-844-8400.

Where: 100 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church When: Sept. 18, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: $6 for members, $7 for nonmembers, $4 for ages 6-12 Details: The Museum of Miniatures, located on Main St. in Carmel, is having its ninthannual show. The event will feature antique and modern dollhouses from the museum and exhibits from around the world. Info: 317-575-9466 or www. museumofminiatures.org

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It’s time for some good wine By Richelle Rider I love wine for many reasons. Wine is much more than just a drink. It is a work of art (like a good meal) involving all of the senses. It transports you by connecting you to its place of origin. It’s a social uniter begging to be shared and discussed with friends. Wine is inspiring via the road it must take to become what it is. One of my favorite qualities is its ability to help you relax. Evidence shows that relaxing is just as good for our health as exercise. Unfortunately, we just don’t seem to find the time to do it. Many of us in our busy daily lives would greatly benefit from a designated time to just stop, reconnect and de-stress from the day. For years now my parents have been practicing “wine time.” At 5 p.m. each day, they pour a glass of wine, sit on the back porch and discuss the issues of the day with one another. It is their time to come together, sometimes have friends over and unwind. They are on to something. I can still learn from my parents. It is known that wine can relieve tension amd relax nerves. Wine acts as a mild tranquilizer. Drinking wine is a way to socialize and reduce anxiety. It helps individuals to lower inhibitions, which reduces fear. The lessening of fear enhances good health. Not to mention the other proven health benefits of wine associated with heart disease, certain cancers & neurological degenerative disorders. So there you have it. Case closed. Wine is a good thing. Let’s face it, having “wine time” can be a key

step to good health (but like with everything, in moderation of course!). It begs to be savored. Wine forces you to stop, sit and sip. Uncork (pun intended) from your day and enjoy a glass, its beauty and its benefits. Cheers! Richelle Rider is a chef/owner at Woody’s Library Restaurant, 40 E. Main St. in Carmel. For more information, visit www. woodyscarmel.com or her catering Web site, www.chefinspired.com

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ENJOY WINE AT WOODY’S LIBRARY RESTAURANT Upcoming quarterly wine tasting: Sept. 28 6:30 p.m. $50 per person Theme: The Oregon Trail Call 317-573-4444 for reservations

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The “Bette Midler of Denver,” national cabaret artist, recording artist, and cabaret owner, Lannie Garrett, stars as Patsy DeCline, in her tongue-in-cheek spoof of country music Sept. 18 and 19 at the Cabaret at the Connoisseur Room (127 E. Ohio St. in Indianapolis). Show times are 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 and 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets range from $25-40. For more information, call 317-371-8536.

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The Indiana Wind Symphony will open its 11th season with a concert titled Songs, Canons, & Marches on Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center. For more information, call 317-844-4341 or www. indianawindsymphony.org.

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The Carmel Symphony Orchestra is pleased to welcome Michael Feinstein for a one-night-only performance with the orchestra Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Westfield High School auditorium. Feinstein, the world’s foremost musical archivist, pianist and vocalist, will be accompanied by the Carmel Symphony Orchestra to benefit the Michael Feinstein Foundation and the Carmel Symphony Orchestra.

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Head-bangin’ evangelism By Bob Walters Confronting our sin is an inescapable part of the Christian walk. But why would anyone let confrontation define the entire journey? Maybe because in Romans 14:10, St. Paul tells us we will “stand before the judgment seat of Christ.” True stuff. And then there is Romans 1:18-32, a litany of God’s wrath and human failings. Scary stuff. Plus, “evangelists” too often preach a terrifying “salvation” message of God’s wrath and man’s wretchedness, whether to bewildered non-believers or to believing Christians crippled by sermons dripping with “death by sin” rather than life by the Gospel light of Christ’s sacrifice, grace and mercy. “You’re a sinner condemned to Hell … and that’s the good news,” quips one of my pastoral friends, tongue in cheek and aghast at the dark spectacle of evangelism by threat, guilt and wrath. Nobody establishes a relationship, willingly, on that kind of a foundation. Yet too often we allow our most personal, precious hope – forgiveness of sins and eternal life – to be co-opted into obedience by fear rather than forming freedom fueled by God’s love.

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The central message of the Bible is that each one of us is special to God, forgiven of our sins by the grace of Jesus Christ, and gifted by the Holy Spirit with a soul and access to eternal communion in heaven. Not one of us can work – or worry – our way out of this sinful and fallen world. With God’s gift of love, freedom and salvation so accessible, why would anyone sell it with fear, control and guilt? Why would anyone buy it? John 14:6 plainly tells us Christ is the only path to

salvation. Believe it. Romans 8:1 reads, “There is … no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the spirit.” Trust it. Certainly, be an example of Christian love. Learn to tell people of your faith. But, like 1 Peter 3:15, do it “… with gentleness and respect.” Sure … confront sin; but find joy in the Lord. Bob Walters (www.believerbob. blogspot.com) notes that we catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. “Evangelism” means “spreading good news.”

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Pros and cons of cloud computing By Gary Hubbard In computer terms, when you hear the term “cloud,” it’s a reference to the Internet (in early technical diagrams, the Internet was represented as a cloud). Cloud computing has many different inferences, but in its simplest description, it refers to a computing application that resides on the Internet instead of your local computer’s hard drive. Instead of having to buy special machines and special software, getting everything installed and configured, then building a strong backup system, companies can simply buy off the shelf average performance computers, connect them to the Internet and get started. Gmail is good example of a consumer cloud computing offering, as it’s a very powerful e-mail system that is entirely housed and processed by Google’s servers. Unlike Microsoft’s Outlook Express, which is also free, you aren’t tied to a single computer to get your e-mail. Another comparison is with tax preparation software; you can buy the disk, install it on your own computer (and only use it on that one computer), then be responsible for backup of the data. Or you can sign up for an online account (no software to install) that allows you to do your taxes from home or work and eliminates the chances of losing your work if your computer crashes, is stolen or is destroyed in a fire. Cloud computing offers flexibility, accessibility, transfers the responsibility for backup and upgrades to the host and is infinitely “scaleable”

to as many users as have access to an Internet connection. The downside is that if you don’t have access to the Internet, your connection goes down or the host servers get overloaded or attacked, you have no way to process your data or run your business. Another concern with cloud computing is data security; because it’s in the cloud, it’s exposed to the various ways that data can be compromised on the Internet. The reality is that data is equally as exposed to security issues when it resides on local hard drives or local servers (viruses, Trojans, keyloggers, employees, etc.), so the issue isn’t which is more secure, but which are you more comfortable with from a security standpoint. It can be argued that large organizations that offer cloud computing applications are much more focused on round-the-clock security than most small-to-medium businesses, but you are ultimately putting yourself at the mercy of others. Cloud computing IS for everyone, but it ISN’T for everything (yet), so as long as you weigh the pros and cons I’ve outlined above before making each decision, you can make an informed choice before committing yourself to the cloud!

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Thinking about doing it yourself? By Randy Sorrell Are your guilty of a recent do-it-yourself seizure? One that tipped the capacity of your toolbox and exceeded the comfort of your experience? Me too. It seems more of us are learning that the dusty hammer hanging on the pegboard and sterile paintbrush actually fit our smooth hands and oversized egos. Interestingly, ancillary DIY costs can quickly evaporate any hoped-for savings. Here are a few questions to consider: • Has your health insurance deductible been met? • Have you allowed a few extra dollars for ibuprofen, Band-Aids and a few counseling sessions to heal a wounded self esteem? • And, are you prepared for a quick visit to the emergency room? • What happens if you are out of work for a few days to rehabilitate from intense frustration and/or pain from stretching, bending, squatting, reaching and cursing?

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So here’s a little guidance on things you should try to do yourself and a few you should not. Cutting your own lawn, painting a bedroom and cleaning the garage are kind of no-brainers. Heck, even I can pull that off. In my humble opinion, anything with a ladder or sharp blade has to be on the marginal list, particularly if missing a digit or two or a broken extremity would impair your livelihood. And anything involving electrical current, gas lines

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Center and the Low Cost Spay and Nueter Clinic are offering low-cost vaccines for both dogs and cats this Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the West Parking Lot at the Monon Center. All pets must be in a crate or on a leash at all times. There will also be local vendors and pets available for adoption. A full itemized list of prices and available vaccinations and services is available at the Monon Center.

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in September is Tabby and Terrier Day at the Hamilton County Humane Shelter. Tabby and Tabby-mix cats will be available for adoption for only $25, and terrier and terrier-mix dogs (excluding puppies under 1 year of age) will be available for only $50. That adoption fee includes the spay/neuter, at least one round of vaccinations, a microchip, and more. For more information, to see the list of available animals, or to set up a time to visit the shelter, visit www.hamiltonhumane.com or call 317-773-4974.

» Bark in the dark - Is your dog itching for a late-night walk? Do you like to admire the stars? Then you are bound to have a howling good time at Bark in the Dark this Friday, September 18, beginning at 8:30 p.m. at Central Park in Carmel. Meet on the Monon Trail between the Monon’s east and west buildings. Registration is required (call 317-848-7275 or online at www.carmelclayparks.com). Bring a flashlight and leash; “oops” bags are provided. » Dog years - Chanel, the world’s oldest

dog that at 21 years of age died recently, was about 113 dog years old, not the oftreported 147 dog years. Most people think of one “human year” as equivalent to seven “dog years.” But that’s a bad predictor of longevity. The official formula, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, equates the first year of a mediumsized dog’s life to 15 years of a human’s. The dog’s second year equals nine years for a human. And after that, every year feels like five for a dog. - www.slate.com

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Does your best friend have doggie breath? For Current in Carmel It’s hard to imagine going your whole life and never visiting a dentist; the results could be detrimental and could lead to problems including gum disease and cavities. The same applies to pets. Our furry friends need routine dental care to keep their pearly whites in tip-top shape. Petland stores nationwide, including Petland of Carmel, are recognizing National Pet Dental Health Month this February by offering tips and advice on pet dental health and overall hygiene. “Proper dental hygiene is equally as important for our pets as it is for us,” said Juan Lopez, Petland Carmel owner. “While we typically brush our teeth twice a day, we tend to ignore the oral hygiene of our pets. At Petland, we’re committed to offering advice to our customers on all aspects of their pets’ health.” According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, roughly 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats display indications of oral disease by age three, which can result in bad breath, tooth loss, and receding gums. Serious infections caused by oral disease also can enter a pet’s bloodstream, causing potential issues of the heart, kidneys and liver. Lopez recommends pet owners adhere to the following tips on a regular basis to ensure proper dental health for their pets:

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• Look for signs of tooth decay and oral disease by routinely inspecting your pets’ teeth. Bad breath, discoloration and tartar are all indications of problems that could lead to serious health risks, with the potential for not only damaging teeth and gums, but internal organs as well. • Brush your pets’ teeth daily or at least weekly. Toothpaste made for people should not be used for pets. Your veterinarian can recommend proper pet-safe toothpaste. • Feed your dog or cat crunchy food. The abrasive texture of hard food can help keep teeth clean, while soft food can cling to your pets’ teeth and lead to decay. Also consider crunchy treats, which help clean pets’ teeth. • Chew toys for dogs and chewable rope toys for cats are not only immensely entertaining for your pets, but also keep their teeth clean and breath smelling fresh.

Reducing house soiling by cats By Dr. Mary Marcotte House soiling is by far the most common behavioral problem in cats. Despite the prevalence of this issue, there is still little known about the cause and its cure. “Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease” is thought to be the most common medical cause for this behavioral problem. The most consistent finding is that stress (defined as any environmental change) leads to inflammation of the bladder wall and causes signs that mimic a bladder infection. Less than 1 percent of urinary problems in cats are true bladder infections, and therefore cannot be cured with antibiotics. I have counseled many clients in this situation and want to provide you with some simple tips that may help reduce your cat’s stress and thereby the chances of urinary disease: • The number of litter boxes you need is the number of cats in your home plus one. Every cat should have their own box plus a shared one. If you have one cat, you need two litter boxes. If you have two cats you need three, etc.

• Cats generally like unscented, fine-sized litter. It is worth the investment to buy the more expensive, finer granule litter than to have your carpet professionally cleaned or replaced. The most recent study I have read shows that “fresh step” litter is most effective. • Cats do not like covered litter pans. Don’t use them if your cat is house soiling. • Carpet soiled areas should be cleaned with an enzymatic cleaner. This is the best way to remove the odor and prevent repeat offenses. • Make sure your cat’s feeding area is separate from their bathroom area, their litter pan is in a quiet, low traffic space, and there are ample “safe spots” in your home. • Never punish your cat. This will only exacerbate the problem and strain your relationship. If these behavior tips do not prevent the problem, talk to your veterinarian. You both deserve the chance to keep your furry family happy and healthy.

PETS OF THE WEEK Blueberry is a 1-year-old male brindle and white lab/plott hound mix. Blueberry is a very happygo-lucky boy who loves to meet new people. He is friendly and outgoing, and he’s quite intelligent, too. He knows the commands “sit,” “come” and “stay,” and he is gentle when taking treats. He is neutered, house trained and he gets along with other dogs (at least those that like him). He isn’t quite sure what to make of cats, but he’s willing to give them a try, especially if it means he can find his forever home sooner rather than later. He is a very sweet and good boy who would do well in any family. Ivan is a 1-year-old male orange and white DSH. Ivan is super affectionate guy and originally came to the shelter when he was three months old and needed to have immediate surgery to remove one of his eyes. He was adopted and he absolutely loves human companionship, despite his adoptive family not caring for him. After a few months they no longer wanted him so they put a harness and leash on him and tied him to a tree outside. Despite awful treatment, Ivan is still a sweet and friendly cat who will seek out attention. For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974 or go to www.hamiltonhumane.com.

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Bridge chair to nowhere: Anyone wanna buy? By Dick Wolfsie I’ve been looking at them for 50 years. I think they were my grandmother’s, then my mother inherited them. Then she stuck me with them. Stuck is the perfect word here. I’ve stuck them in the hall closet and in the storeroom, wedged them behind the extra fridge in our garage, and tossed them in the crawl space in our basement. Once, I just leaned them against a big maple tree in the woods behind our house. My wife and I have tried to sell them annually in our neighborhood garage sale. Over the years we’ve unloaded 8-track players, garish lawn ornaments and broken ironing boards. But when it came to these? Not even a nibble. Maybe you can help. Doesn’t anyone want a bridge table and four matching chairs? Please…somebody? My earliest memory of these metallic monsters dates back to when my parents would have a big dinner, like at Thanksgiving. There wasn’t enough room in the dining room for all the little ones in the extended family, so my mother would shoehorn several of us around the tiny gray square, then make us sit for three hours in the world’s

most uncomfortable chairs while the grown-ups would shovel broccoli casserole down our throats. That’s when I started hating that bridge table. Fifty years later, I still have to look at this thing, but, incredibly, now I’m kind of fond of broccoli casserole. When I left for college, I first lived in a dorm, so my parents stored the set in the attic, knowing that someday I would have my own place. Sure enough, when I rented my first studio apartment my father schlepped the ensemble into the building elevator and up to the fifth floor. “This is in case you invite a young lady to your apartment for dinner,” he counseled me. He also told me that asking a girl

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up to my place to play bridge was not a very effective approach, so I shouldn’t think of the set as a card table. Gee, thanks, Dad. In all my 13 years as a bachelor I never used the table or chairs except once when I stood on the table to change a light bulb. That’s when the legs collapsed and sent me head first into the fridge. Ah, memories. When Mary Ellen and I got married, she moved most of her furniture to our new home. Her contribution consisted of pricey antiques her mother had given to her over the years, as well as several of her own tasteful purchases that had decorated her apartment. I had a chest of drawers with no

handles, a couch with three legs, and a desk with my ex-girlfriend’s name carved into it. The bridge table had a new home. Our garage-sale prices for the set have slowly dropped from the original $75 to $10. Last year, I actually had a sign that said: FREE, if you’ll just get them out of the 46256 ZIP code. Nothing. I put an ad on Craigslist and a few people called, but I think that my catchy headline: LOOKING FOR AN ATTRACTIVE FIVESOME? probably stimulated the wrong kind of interest. Although everyone who called seemed like a very motivated shopper. You probably wonder why I don’t just drag this collection of junk to the curb and let the city haul it away. I considered that, but after all the years we’ve spent together, I really want to find them a good home. And I will. As long as I play my cards right. Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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A few good men By Rachael Noble So I’m typing up my next column while on a road trip back from a work event, and my coworkers (all married men) and I start debating the dating topic. Now before I move forward, I must point out something. These men are good men. They love their wives and aren’t the cheating type. I know, ladies, before I’ve even finished my paragraph, you’re already writing in asking me, “Where in the world do I find men like this who are single?!” These men just might have the answer to your question. I listened to them brainstorm, dumbfounded by what I heard and the change that overcame my own thinking after this conversation. The following is what I gathered. Ladies, how many dating books have you read now? I have an entire bookshelf of how-to books (how to play the game, understand men, know if he’s interested in you and so on). What I heard from these men is nothing like what I’ve read before. The first theory we must grasp (according to these few good men) is that many of the books we’ve read just might be written by men who are

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(are you ready for this?) PLAYERS! The theories put forth by many of these authors could be from the perspective of a 40-year-old dude who has never been married or in a relationship, because he likes playing the field and his advice is for women who want to catch the “uncatchable” (and girlfriends, we KNOW this is a downfall for many of us!). This is not the type of man we want to “catch” anyway, is it? So why are we taking advice from men who teach us to catch the guy who plays games? Now, don’t get me wrong. There is an “art” to dating. But has the “game” really worked for us in the past? If not, perhaps we should start dating men who don’t take us to the level of game playing – someone who fulfills us without our having to be manipulative to get what we want. I have more advice in part two. Sorry to leave you hanging, ladies. More later!

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Great value in Carmel. 4BR/2 1/2BA, 2sty, full bsmt.Some hdwds. Brick & vinyl. Newer roof, AC, dishwasher. Mature trees. Walk to schools,lib,Arts District. MARTy gALLAgHeR, 590-9043

2590 S 875 e $600,000 / MLS# 2918003

Custom 4B 3.5BA Colonial on 2.81 acres in Zionsville Schools. SS appliances, granite and imported tile. Don’t miss it! ANgeLA RAAb, 735-9610

10270 TouRNoN dR $139,900 / MLS# 2945067

3BR 2BA near Geist Marina. Huge LR w/cozy woodburning FP. Lg master with huge walk-in closet. Spacious kit. Brand new carpet & paint. Deck perfect for entertaining! SuSAN vAN deN HeuveL, 508-1276

10933 LAkeview dR e $549,900 / MLS# 2920999

Totally re-done by custom bldr 4BR+den+fin bsmt w/BA, FP & bar. On lake Woodland in Carmel. Super kitchen w/ granite & stainless applcs. All of the extras! MARiLyN HARbiSoN, 299-1120

19511 SANdbAR dRive $129,000 / MLS# 2917546

3BR/2BA meticulously cared for. Lg MBR w/walk-in closet. Hdwds. Nice landscaping surrounds lovely brick patio. Beautiful EIK has plenty of cabinetry. oLgA keegAN, 333-6124

11923 AvedoN dR $386,500 / MLS# 2915993

New low maintenance community in Zionsville! 3 bed 2 ½ bath 3-car garage. Ranch with basement. Custom finish. Many upgrades! SuSAN vAN deN HeuveL, 508-1276

8125 TALLiHo dR $123,000 / MLS# 2933474

Low-key 2BR/2BA brick garden unit condo. Cozy fireplace in great room. Cathedral ceilings, skylights & walk-in closets are just a few of the extras. oLgA keegAN, 333-6124

www.TalkToTucker.com 12824 booNe STReeT $114,000 / MLS# 2922508

Very appealing 2BR/2+BA residence. Gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings and formal dining room. Dual master suites. Garage. oLgA keegAN, 333-6124

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