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Dave Michel, Carmel resident and husband of Bridges of Hope founder Janet Michel, distributes a two-week supply of food in a barrio outside of Cartagena, Colombia. The bag consists of beans, rice, corn, cooking oil. It will last an average family 1-2 weeks.

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Change you can live with Bridges of Hope radiates from Carmel to Latin America

By Tia Nielsen Current in Carmel Janet and Dave Michel thought it was time for a change. In 2007, the Carmel residents started Bridges of Hope International to bridge the chasm of poverty through holistic compassion work. “We are a group of compelled, ordinary people,” Janet said, “doing extraordinary things, resulting in changed lives.” Janet founded the faith-based nonprofit to focus on four areas often lacking in developing countries: support for microenterprises, medical needs, humanitarian issues and construction of physical resources. Dave jumped in as they designed an organization that now mobilizes individuals from North America to briefly dedicate their talents and time for short-term trips of one or two weeks in Latin America. “Our 2009 traveling season involved 111 individuals ranging from 14 years old to 87 years old,” Janet said. “One of the keys to the growth of BOH has been the continued participation of individual team members. More than70 percent return for a second trip and bring others with them.” On Sept. 1, BOH began building a bakery for an orphanage in El Salvador, Janet said in an e-mail from that country. This will provide bread for the 55 children and a micro-business to raise funds and to train the children for a brighter future. “Our trips are open to all individuals who simply need a vehicle to express love and compassion to those who are often forgotten and forsaken,” she said.

3 1. For me? Squeals of delight greet Dave Michel when he gave a hospitalized child her own toy. The Children’s Cancer House in Cartagena, Colombia is much like the Ronald McDonald house, where the kids stay while undergoing treatment. Bridges of Hope volunteers visited with the families and brought food, clothing and much desired toys. 2. Plan to be free. Seated at the table, Dave Michel and Steve Heiniger, Michel’s son-law, encourage young men in Colombia to escape a life of gangs. BOH partners with a local church to sponsor a pool party, funded by U.S. doctors, at a hotel in Cartagena. Many of the children and teens attending live on the streets and are involved in gang activity and drugs as part of their survival routine. Swimming, food and offers of ongoing help from the volunteers were extended.

3. Hospital happiness: Janet Michel and her grandson Colton Heiniger visited an antiquated children’s hospital in Colombia. The hospital had very few resources for its patients. The team visited each room, giving each child a toy, and each nearby mother food and hygiene products. “We talked with the children and moms – prayed with those who asked for prayer,” Michel said. 4. No other way. BOH set up at a local church site in Cartagena, Columbia. The woman who lived next door came over crying when she saw the group. She had a problem with her eye and could not afford treatment. She had prayed that God would send someone to help her. Janet Michel comforts her as the group prayed with her and gave her a Bible. “She was thrilled!” noted one team member.

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It is our position that innovation, by and large, is good and should continue to be pursued aggressively in this great nation of ours. Solutions to both the mundane and spectacular have been and will always be within the reach of humanity because of our innate desire to push our accepted boundaries and seek new and increasingly productive ways to meet our challenges and objectives. But even as innovation ushers in new and “improved” standards, the previous and time-honored values are cast aside – often without adequate consideration. But innovation should not be shunned; instead a balance between tradition and advancement must be struck. In our own fair city, much change is afoot. Construction on the Carmel Performing Arts Center marches on, with an expected opening date about a year from now. Meanwhile, negotiations continue to move the storied Civic Theater to a yet-to-be constructed theater in the City Center project. Assuredly innovative in its thinking, city leadership must not neglect the long history of teamwork and prudent financial management that has been the hallmark of this community’s stakeholders. Political and economic realities should not be controlling, but should likewise not be ignored. Innovate, but be thoughtful in so doing.

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It is our position that our federal government, in its efforts to perfect our banking and financial system through regulation, must avoid the temptation to further regulate private equity investment. Since the collapse of the mortgage market and the subsequent financial market meltdown, our well-intentioned government has set forth scores of new standards and bureaucracies designed to reduce the systemic risks that may have prompted massive and controversial Wall Street bailouts. And many Americans believe that a free market unable to self-regulate and avoid the adverse risks large financial institutions took (the adversely affected parties were so disconnected from the risk decisions) must be regulated, especially since banks pose a direct risk to taxpayers via the FDIC. New regulations presently proposed may serve to curtail private equity investment, even though in such transactions, the general public, taxpayers, and the risk-averse are not exposed. Current rules require an investor certified to have the financial position to assume significant risk (aka “sophisticated” investors). Such are not risks to the financial system and certainly pose no “systemic” risk. In these times of economic recovery, if any significant regulatory changes occur, they should include deregulation in the private equity markets to encourage investment.

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Every week, we will print an portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution.. Section 1. Inherent rights Section 1. WE DECLARE, That all people are created equal; that they are endowed by their CREATOR with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that all power is inherent in the People; and that all free governments are, and of right ought to be, founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety, and well-being. For the advancement of these ends, the People have, at all times, an indefeasible right to alter and reform their government. (History: As Amended November 6, 1984).

Section 2. Right to worship Section 2. All people shall be secured in the natural right to worship ALMIGHTY GOD, according to the

dictates of their own consciences. (History: As Amended November 6, 1984). Section 3. Freedom of religious opinions Section 3. No law shall, in any case whatever, control the free exercise and enjoyment of religious opinions, or interfere with the rights of conscience. Section 4. Freedom of religion Section 4. No preference shall be given, by law, to any creed, religious society, or mode of worship; and no person shall be compelled to attend, erect, or support, any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry, against his consent.

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Does the time call for a ‘celebrident?’ By Terry Anker It is good to have a president who is widely admired for his commanding presence in front of a crowd. Reports in the popular media at the time often referred to George Washington as a tall, handsome and somewhat dashing figure. Studies have shown that the good looking (and often of above average height and facial symmetry) are advantaged. Even daytime talk show host Tyra Banks, known for her Sports Illustrated swimsuit photos, found that while she was clandestinely dressed in a fat-suit she did not enjoy her former deference. Did she really think that it was all about personality? But to borrow a phrase from Tyra, how do we keep it real? Is it possible to value quality over style in a world that is widely preoccupied with the charming sycophant rather than the substantive mensch? In Paris a few weeks after the last U.S. election, our newly elected President Obama was getting a lot of love. And vicariously, so were we

Americans. One cab driver confessed that a black (or female for that matter) head of state in France is highly unlikely, but he liked the fact that we had one. So did I. And now, Mr. Obama is routinely referred to as a rock star president. He takes his seat next to Jay Leno in Los Angeles and next to David Letterman Photo Illustration in New York. He waits his turn behind a monologue and stupid human tricks to pitch his health insurance plan like Selma Hayek sells her next movie – with star appeal. But does our country need a president, or do times call for a “celebrident?” If celebrity is the currency of the day, is Obama simply using his gifts? Has the presidency become a reality show with a really big budget? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

From the backshop Salute to Sorrell, who continues to innovate From the Ya Gotta Love It Dept.: Our friend and business colleague, Randy Sorrell, the affable owner of Surroundings by Natureworks and president of the board of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce, is at it again. Now, on the heels of his remarkable iPod tour of his landscape and hardscape creation at his South Range Line Road office, he is about to launch – “any day, now,” he says – yet another company, HomeWatchers. Aimed at the snowbirds and condo commandos who go south for any amount of time in the winter, HomeWatchers has been planned to care for residents’ homes here while they’re there. Randy’s crew is quite adept at the structural and mechanical; his customers will have peace of mind on that front. What really cool is that he transformed the former Natureworks into and inside-and-outside enhancement firm, and now it seems he’s completing the cycle with HomeWatchers. We’ll let you know more as we get info, but we think his is a brilliant move. Innovation. You can’t beat it. ••• The internal investigation of U.S. Sen. Charles Rangel (D-NY) is turning into an eternal investigation, for Pete’s sake! He is being scrutinized by the House Ethics Committee for violating public disclosure laws. Whoops! He forgot to report in

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg excess of $1 million in outside income. And he also failed to report $3 million in business transactions as required by the House. Freelance columnist Bill Wilson adroitly observes, “The truth is, that committee’s charge of rooting out corruption in the House may have been perverted by none other than Charlie Rangel, himself. He apparently has ‘purchased’ favor within the Ethics Committee - thus yielding any investigation compromised.” It has been reported that Rangel has given campaign donations to 119 members of Congress, including three of the five Democrats on the House Ethics Committee. Get the buffoon out of office! What an egregious waste of taxpayer dollars! When will the farce end?

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Editor: The article in the Sept.15 issue of Current (“Looking back”) compels me to write and pose the following questions about the process for hiring Superintendant Barbara Underwood’s replacement: • Why is it necessary to launch a nationwide search (using a consulting firm) to find her successor (at taxpayer expense)? • In the article Ms. Underwood states that she was hired (from her post as assistant superintendent of curriculum) because the school board “felt it might be helpful to have someone they knew, the community and the staff knew.” So what has changed under Ms. Underwood’s watch that makes hiring an outsider more appropriate?

• Do we know that none of the current assistant superintendents have interest in interviewing for the position? • Has the school board already decided that none of Ms. Underwood’s existing staff have the qualifications for the position? It seems to me that the Carmel-Clay school system has much more to gain by encouraging existing staff members to consider advancement. Further, by promoting from within, the district retains the individual’s local knowledge base of the school district’s issues and provides the board with specific and verifiable history of the candidate’s past performance. Lee Bucksten Carmel

Economic stimulus not a new concept Editor: For those who think the concept of “economic stimulus” is just an FDR, Obama, or Mayor Brainard innovation, consider these words from founder Alexander Hamilton: “Industry will succeed and prosper in proportion as it is left to the exertions of individual enterprise. This favorite dogma, when taken as a general rule, is true; but as an exclusive one, it is false, and

leads to error in the administration of public affairs. In matters of industry, human enterprise ought, doubtless, be left free in the main; not fettered by too much regulation; but practical politicians know that it may be beneficially stimulated by prudent aids and encouragements on the part of government...” Bruce Braden Carmel

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Pregnancy is stressful, but highly rewarding By Danielle Wilson Pregnancy is stressful, whether or not you have complications – from the minute you get a positive result to the moment your baby first cries. Added to this anxiety, you’re expected to make choices, actual decisions, while you’re strung out on hormones and cherry pie. Here are the biggies you’ll be forced to weigh in on, and of course, my two cents. Announcing before 12 weeks: Everyone says not to spread the good news until you’ve completed your first trimester, when the odds of miscarriage drop. I say “bologna!” Telling friends and family you’re expecting is one of life’s greatest pleasures, whether it’s a quick phone call or an elaborate surprise. Plus, weeks six to 14 are when you’ll most likely feel like crap; you’ll need sympathy, and loads of it. If something does go wrong? Then you’ll have the support of your loved ones to help you through. Genetic testing: These days, people can find out just about everything there is to know about Little Cletus before he’s even born, including diagnoses of genetic disorders and birth defects. The question is, “Do you want to know?” We declined testing during all of my pregnancies, because my husband and I differed on the course of action we would take if we received bad news. We didn’t want to go there, especially if the results turned out to be a false positive. On the other hand, knowing the difficulties that lie ahead can help prepare you for the emotional and physical demands of having a sick or special needs child. My thought? Discuss the worse-case scenarios with your partner, and determine whether knowing makes any kind of difference. If so, do it. Finding out the sex: We’ve done it both ways. We did not find out on our first baby or our fourth, but did with our twins. And guess what? It was a wonderful surprise each time, just at different points of the pregnancies. If it’ll help you prepare and/or you don’t want all yellow, white and green onesies, then definitely find out! If you couldn’t care less and want to have your moment in the delivery room, then wait. Just know that the future grandparents would rather know ASAP so they can begin shopping.

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Getting an epidural: Here’s the deal on drugs: You can’t possibly know what labor and delivery will be like until you are living through it, and even then you will have no idea of how long it will last or if you’ll have complications. My advice? Go in with a plan, but be OK with scrapping it. If you change your mind and need something for the pain, then get it! Birth can be a scream-free experience if you want. Don’t feel guilty if that’s for you! Circumcision: This is a tricky one. We talked a long time with our doctor about the pros and cons of circumcision, and what it finally boiled down to for us was wanting our sons to fit in with their peers. We live in America, and most males here are circumcised. The procedure is usually done with a local anesthetic and involves little risk. Circumcision can also aid in hygiene, making it easier to keep the area clean. And it’s much less traumatic on an infant than a teenager. I say, “Snip it!” Congratulations if this article applies to you! Pregnancy is tough, and the decisions you have to make even tougher, but hang tight. You’ll soon get to make another important decision: Should you try for another? Yikes! Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Church, located at 2201 E. 106th St. in Carmel, invites you to attend its annual Ocktoberfest Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. Join the church for fellowship and fun; bring your family, invite your children’s friends, your friends, neighbors and coworkers. There will be activities for the kids, with a return visit by the magician for all ages.

» Tailgate after hours - Held each fall, the Carmel Chamber’s after-hours networking event is complete with a business fair; football-

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themed foods, activities, and entertainment; giveaways; and Football 101 (for those who need help understanding the game!). The 2009 tailgate is Oct. 8 from 5-7 p.m. at The Fountains. Cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Visit www.carmelchamber.com for more information.

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» Flu shot clinic - The Visiting Nurse Service will administer seasonal flu and pneumonia shots for adults and children six months and up at the Carmel Clay Public Library Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. A flu shot costs $25.00, while a pneumonia shot is $45.00. FluMist will be available for $35.00. Children 6-35 months receive a ½ dose of the flu shot, which costs $15.00.

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Classical music, German food the theme at this weekend’s ‘Beethoven and Brew’ On Oct. 4, the American Pianist Association will hold the first Beethoven and Brew fundraiser at the Rathskeller (401 E. Michigan St. in Indianapolis). Music, great food, and beer tastings will be available, and proceeds go to the American Pianist Association. For $50, you can enjoy authentic German cuisine and taste eight superb imported German beers, like Reissdorf Koelsch, Schlenkerla Urbock, La Rulles Triple, while listening to a live performance featuring Beethoven music. John Salmon will perform. He is a recognized pianist and past Classical Fellowship winner. APA Ozdemir board member, co-chair of the fundraiser and Carmel resident Izabela Ozdemir described Salmon. “He has incredible talent, and it should be pretty amazing to hear him perform,” she said. Beethoven and Brew will begin at 5 p.m., and the performance will start at 5:30 pm. Festivities end at 8 p.m. The fundraiser is a way to support the arts while mixing culture and fun, Ozdemir said. “It should be a really fun event that we hope attracts people who not only enjoy classical music but want to get introduced to it for the first time,” she said. “With a brilliant young talent like John, great food, beer and a lively atmosphere, who wouldn’t enjoy Beethoven.” Everything from the food, the imported brew, and the music of Beethoven, will be an authentic German experience. “We have a lot of friends of the APA in Carmel and Westfield and we wanted a fun and innovative way for our community to experience classical music,” said Ozdemir. To purchase tickets or learn more about the APA go to www.americanpianists.org.

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Northview Church undergoes facelift By Arika Herron Current in Carmel Construction is underway on a 50,000-square-foot- addition to Carmel’s Northview Christian Life Church. The church, located at 5535 E. 131st St., will have 2,000 additional seats and double its auditorium capacity when the project is complete. “The idea of Northview is to reach the unchurched,” Northview member City Councilman Kevin Rider said, “so we need room.” Currently reaching about 3,000 people each weekend, Northview saw a need for the expansion in light of its burgeoning children’s ministry. Rider, a Northview member for 10 years, has taught in the children’s minis-

try for almost three years. “As a church, we chose to go after children’s ministry first,” Rider said. Youth services are divided into themes for each age group, with kids starting in Studio Six Seven and moving up until reaching North Beach, the ministry for junior and high school students. Part of the $14.7 million expansion involves retrofitting part of the existing building for children’s ministry. Church attendees pledged funding for the project during a three-year capital campaign Northview called “The Next Chapter.” The funding also covers the cost of the expansion, additional parking, and outreach programs. Ten percent of the money pledged is being spent on mission

projects around the world. Projects range from providing funding for work on a church on the near east side of Indianapolis to sending money to South Africa for a new AIDS orphan clinic and church. Seven projects are slated, reaching six countries. “We told everyone that 10 cents of every dollar you pledge goes to one of these projects,” Northview communications director Jenni Keller said. “It was something our people got really excited about.” This all goes back to Northview’s mission, “Connecting people with people and connecting people with God.” “I’m connected,” Rider said. “I used to go to church because I thought I should, but I go to Northview because I want to. It’s my family.”

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Mentoring: Do it the Mel Simon way By Brian Shapiro Last week, I sat in Temple Beth El for the funeral services of former Carmel resident and real estate magnate Melvin Simon. The various speakers told of Mel’s desire to create an empire and his desire to give back to the community. He did both very well. Melvin would bring his executive staff to the Shapiro’s downtown deli when they first got started in Indy. Melvin also would order a sandwich and a half of corned beef on rye bread. In particular, he instructed the slicer that he wanted it “wet,” which was code for “leave the fat on it.” Melvin knew from his early days in the Bronx that the true flavor was in the fat. He also would bring his fat-cat New York bankers to the deli to challenge them with our food. Melvin knew that for him to convince New Yorkers to loan money in Indy that he had to one-up them. So, he brought them to the deli. He would have his brother, Herb, call my Uncle Max to make sure that his favorite table near the mirrors was reserved for his group. This was the beginning. Melvin knew that he had to break bread with his business contacts to get the deal finished in a place that was “foreign” to New Yorkers. Melvin was as loyal as they came. When he took his family on vacations, he would always stop and get food for the plane or the condo. Melvin knew what he wanted and how he wanted it. Even in his last few months, Melvin would sneak away to the Carmel deli and eat

SIMON Jewish soul food. He would enjoy his sandwich in the back seat of his car, amidst his many small dogs, as his chauffer would whisk him to his appointment. I am positive that his driver was told to take him to a doctor’s appointment, but Melvin knew what he wanted. And, NOBODY was going to argue with Melvin. Melvin was a mentor to his family and his friends. He was passionate with his ideas for success. But, Melvin and Uncle Max taught me about loyalty. Businesses can talk about customer service and customer satisfaction, but customer loyalty is the real success. Thank you, Melvin, for your teachings, and may these good deeds serve as a blueprint for future generations of mentoring. Brian Shapiro is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. He owns Shapiro’s Deli and is a nonpracticing CPA/JD. You may e-mail him at brian@shapiros.com

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Foxy critter in Carmel This fox, gender unknown, has been spotted in Carmel the last several weeks. Residents have notified the Carmel Police Dept. about it, and when the animal control folks show up, the critter has taken off for a new destination. The fox has been spotted trotting north on First Avenue Southeast – on the sidewalk, of course, sunning himself on the parking lot of the former Marathon gas station at West Main Street and North Guilford Avenue and walking through the parking lot of Old Town Shoppes at the southeast corner of East Main Street and South Range Line Road. In this image, he’s resting in the parking lot at Carmel Friends Church on West Main. Theories range from the animal being fed by residents (and therefore hanging around the area) to it being in poor physical condition and disoriented.

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Support your local scouts, enjoy some popcorn By Jeff Worrell Starting this week, doorbells will ring all over the city, and more than 10,000 Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts in Hamilton and Tipton counties will stand on the other side, offering a full menu of gourmet popcorn. As part of their decades-long tradition and primary fundraiser, scouts in our area are fine-tuning their selling skills and aiming to break the $1 million dollar mark for the first time ever. The Carmel volunteer scout parents in charge of this year’s popcorn blitz, Jim Corry and Adair Vaught, are officially known as district popcorn “Kernels.” They oversee the entire project, which will conclude in early November. Jim told me about the months of planning and intricate details necessary to get tons of popcorn from tractor trailer trucks inside a warehouse and eventually into the hands of young boys. Working on his fourth year as the “Kernel” at the district level, he shared with me the reasons why he is willing to give up so much of his time for the scouting cause. “I think it is important to be involved in activities with my son, Christopher,” he said. “I know that through this project, boys are learning about the value of community service and gaining skills that will help them transition into adulthood.” Should a Boy Scout or Cub Scout miss your doorbell, look for the familiar Scouting uniform in front of Kroger, Marsh, O’Malia’s and WalMart stores this month. Each scout will have a donation option that will not only help you support Boy Scouts, but also support our men and

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women serving in the armed forces overseas. When you agree to purchase a designer tin of the fancy stuff or a 2.5 pound bucket of Indiana’s favorite popcorn, you are supporting the camps and programs that help boys develop and mature to become productive members of our society. Approximately two-thirds of the money raised truly goes to fund scouting, with one-third going directly to the Cub Scout or Boy Scout actually making the sale. When you hear the doorbell chime and look out the window and see someone just over four feet tall looking up at you, consider a purchase. Keep the art of knot tying and starting a campfire with nothing but twigs alive for another generation. 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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No buts allowed! Keep it on green By Brandie Bohney Ever get a half-hearted apology? How about an excuse that is supposed to serve as an apology? When I first moved to Carmel, I had to get a new phone number. The number I got apparently previously belonged to someone with serious credit issues and dozens of questionable acquaintances. One morning between 2 and 3:45 a.m., we received more than a dozen calls from the same number. Being technologically declined, I didn’t realize I could block the offending number. I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish the task at that hour and level of frustration, anyhow. Later that day, I got another call from the same number. I politely explained that she had the wrong number and that she had called us in the wee hours of the morning, as well. Here’s the remainder of that conversation: Ms. Excuse: “Yeah, this number must be real close to my friend.” Me: “I understand. Please just try to be more careful. There were a lot of calls very early in the morning.” Ms. Excuse, angrily: “I said I was sorry, b----!” Me (to myself): “No, you did not say you were sorry. You told me that your friend has a similar number. That’s an excuse. In order to apologize,

you need to use a word such as sorry or apologize or even my bad. An excuse is not the same thing.” What I actually said was nothing. I promptly hung up, dialed the phone company, and had our number changed. I find that I regularly hear excuses for poor behavior, unacceptable work, and lessthan-reasonable reasoning, and the same people offering those excuses assume that they have apologized. But they haven’t. Folks, when you wrong someone and owe that person an apology, give it to him or her. No excuse in the world equals, I’m sorry. I can understand the confusion to a certain degree. Sometimes an apology needs to be accompanied by an explanation. Not an excuse, but an explanation. If you need to explain yourself, do so, but include the apology prominently. And leave your but out of it. When your apology is followed by but, the explanation becomes an excuse and cancels the apology entirely. No buts allowed! 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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By Becky Kapsalis My daughter and son-in-law recently went away for a few days to celebrate their wedding anniversary. My husband and I had the privilege of staying with their four children. The youngest is in all-day kindergarten. During dinner, we had the kids report, individually, what the best part of their day was in school, and what the worst part was. Each one of them gave their rendition of the best and the worst. When it came to our kindergartner, he reported that the best part of his day was recess and the worst part of his day was that he had to flip his card to yellow! YIKES! His older brother, having been there last year, chimed in and said, “Don’t worry YiaYia, it’s just a warning.” It appears that the teacher, in order to maintain a sense of behavioral accountability, has assigned each student three cards on a flip book. Green is good behavior; yellow is a warning, and red is – well you can imagine. Now when our little guy was asked if he knew what “flipping a yellow” meant, he replied “yes” and said that he would try to do better next time.

“Awesome. Lesson learned.” Or so we thought. The next night, we went around the dinner table again, and once again we came to the little guy. “The best part of my day was recess; the worst part was that I flipped a yellow again, YiaYia.” I very dramatically said “this is unacceptable,” and he responded with, “It’s OK, Yiayia, the cards turn to green every night.” I had to laugh, and then I thought, “How profound.” He sees every new day as a chance to start over and stay on green. His mom told me that he has been getting green turtles (good) almost every day since then. We would all do well to end our day with the knowledge that “tomorrow” we get to start over “on green” – new beginnings, second chances, fresh starts. Stay on green! Thanks Evan. Hugs! Becky Kapsalis. aka YiaYia (pronounced Ya-Ya.) is a certified parenting advocate and child behavior coach. You may reach her at 317-848-7979 or e-mail becky@askyiayia.biz.

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By David Cain Have you ever been to an expensive restaurant that offered plastic silverware? Ever shopped in a high-end retail store and spent a lot of money only to find that on check-out you didn’t even get a “thank you?” How about your family? Do your kids have the same ideas and message to the world as you do? Getting people aligned and acting in a manner consistent with the overall mission or vision is an area that requires constant attention and ongoing improvement. Think of a car. We get check-ups every few thousand miles to make sure everything is aligned. If you have one of your wheels misaligned, it can cause serious damage. And you only have four wheels. What if you had a business with hundreds of employees or wheels? A few misalignments in their attitudes or the overall experience, and you’ve got a serious repair bill headed your way. Consider everything in a business – the people, the process, the service, the physical environment – as a part of one big experience. If that experience isn’t consistent with what you are trying to accomplish, you’ll have trouble. Would a family of

five buy a house with only two bedrooms? How would you design the kitchen if you were planning to entertain hundreds? An organization is the same way. Having just one person misaligned with the vision can ruin the experience – like one determined fly at a picnic. Alignment relates to all aspects of your business. From how you answer the phone to how you tell someone what your organization does. It all matters. People are ambassadors for the company, and all things they use in their job are part of the experience, including their office, the phone system, the e-mails – everything. Do you work in an aligned environment? If you asked 10 people you work with (or the rest of your family) what the three-year goal was, would anyone know? If you ask them to explain what the company does in six words or less, how many words would match? It could be time for a tune-up. David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com.

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Matters of the head and the heart By Kent Burns I have been privileged over the past few weeks to engage in conversations of real substance with several individuals. As we get older, many of us become more circumspect, and our worldview changes. This is sometimes described as the journey from success to significance. In this column, I endeavor to encourage and challenge my readers to pause and focus. To reset. Am I satisfied with the race I am running? Do I even know the race I am running? This ladder I am climbing – when is the last time I looked up to see if it’s leaning against the right wall? The conversations I have been engaged in recently have been with people who are in the midst of asking those questions. They are searching, and I applaud them. It’s hard work; it requires thinking. Actually, it requires re-thinking. We’re all busy. We accumulate tasks, commitments and activities. We accumulate physical, emotional and intellectual baggage. There’s a show on TLC called “The Hoarders.” Each week, they profile someone with a personality flaw that causes them to hoard everything. Their houses

have tiny paths through mountains of items – clothes, toys, books, obscure things. Their lawns look like salvage yards. Most episodes depict the resident’s impending eviction from their home because of the debris and filth. The show leaves viewers feeling sorry for, or angry at, people affected with this disorder. It occurred to me that many of us with clean houses and tidy lawns are hoarders as well. How? We hoard things in our head. We hang onto anger and bitterness. We pile up resentment. We clutter our mind with minutia and superficial crap that doesn’t really matter. And just like in the TV show, those around us and those closest to us suffer. What’s in your brain these days? What’s in your heart? Are the two organs connected? De-clutter this week. Have at least one conversation that really matters. You’ll be glad you did. Kent is a professional speaker and author of “What’s Your Why?” He can be reached at kent@ kentburnsonline.com

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Enjoy a festive fall on the Sunny Side of Louisville Families come each year to Southern Indiana, the Sunny Side of Louisville, the home of many fall traditions. One of the most popular is spending the day in the country while enjoying Indiana’s best fall foliage. The Huber Orchard, Winery and Distillery in Starlight was recognized by USA Today as one of the top ten places in the United States to pick apples. The family farm offers activities such as a children’s hands-on farm, pumpkin picking, wagon tours, cheese and ice cream factory and a farmer’s market. Plus you can sample award-winning wine and every weekend enjoy live music on the patio in October. You will savor your time at Huber’s, one of the largest farm-based wineries and Indiana’s only farm-based distillery. Nearby are the Joe Huber Family Farm and Restaurant and the Stumler’s Restaurant and Orchard. Fall fun is bountiful at both of these which are noted for their country cooking. New Albany hosts Harvest Homecoming, Indiana’s third-largest festival, with booth days October 8 – 11. Autumn on the River in Bethlehem, a quaint and historic village, offering high quality crafts, food and entertainment is the weekend of October 17 – 18. That same weekend, Clarksville celebrates its heritage with a festival commemorating founder Revolutionary War General George Rogers Clark and the departure of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1803. Round out your visit to Southern Indiana with an evening of suspense at Clarksville’s Derby Dinner Playhouse and “Murder on the Nile” and sample local favorites at New Albany’s downtown brewery and winery. Plan a family weekend getaway in Southern Indiana, the Sunny Side of Louisville; south on Interstate 65. Choose from a variety of lodging facilities from national hotel chains to cozy bed and breakfasts. Log onto www.sunnysidetourism.com or call 800-552-3842 to plan your fall time Sunny Side weekend. Advertorial

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By Vicky Earley Measuring a svelte 3 to 5 inches thick, flat screens have literally altered the shape of home entertainment. They’re revolutionizing the look of the TV room as homeowners search for inventive ways to integrate this black box into their decorating. First of all, before you succumb to the lure of a flat screen television mounted in the middle of a white wall, stop! Let’s talk this over! Although these digital squares provide 24 hours of non-stop entertainment, they offer little to the aesthetics of the room! Because the television is a staple in most homes, I advise clients to disguise them, frame them, or anything else just to hide them! Here are a few ideas to that end. New homes often have the flat screen installed above a fireplace. While this option can steal the opportunity to display art, it does consolidate the focal points. This casual look has become mainstream. If this is the plan of attack for this decorating conundrum, I do recommend framing an exposed flat screen to give it a more finished appearance. Another easy way to dress up this scenario is to build a two-door cabinet just around the television. If finished properly, this appears to be a continuation of the fireplace and mantle. The cabinet option will require adequate ventilation, which

sion to be stored in the body of the piece and lift it to the proper viewing position with the touch of a button. If it has crossed your mind that your room looks like an audio/visual equipment warehouse, it might be time for an entertainment center to house the television, DVD, Blu- Ray, VCR, stereo system and video-game station in one spacesaving place. These wall units are specifically designed for this electronic gear, and they provide storage for compact discs, video tapes and game equipment. Some television cabinets allow a television to be “reversible.” Essentially, the centers of these cabinets have a swivel that turns the television around in the cabinet when not in use. A final option that I have used is to create a built-in wall shelving system that will house the flat screen in a notso-obvious way. This custom wall is Photo Illustration created from a series of columns attached directly to the wall. The columns and the wall can be achieved on top so that it is not visible behind them are painted the same color, making from the room. them look like built-ins. The other shelves house Tapestries and paintings fabricated with a photos, books, etc. for visual interest. motor that rolls the art up and down can serve to hide a television screen while it is not being used. Some flat screens actually come with a “media mirror” built directly on the television. Cabinets with lifts are another option for pulling the curtains on a television once the show is over. These motorized consoles allow the televi-

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Second Saturdays expected to draw more attention to Arts and Design District By Arika Herron Current in Carmel The Arts & Design District Business Association of Carmel will begin Second Saturdays Oct. 10, aiming to ramp up interest in the district. Drawing inspiration from First Fridays, Second Saturdays will take place the second Saturday of each month year round. The day-long event aims to raise interest and community involvement in the Arts and Design District. “(Second Saturdays) was the brainchild of myself and Jill (Zaniker) and the executive board,” Simply Sweet Shoppe co-owner Bernie Szuhaj said. “We saw a need in the district to build community and traffic for the businesses.” But unlike First Fridays, Szuhaj Artwork by Jacquelyn VanDourn said, they wanted a day-long, familyWhile the central hub of the event will be the friendly experience. National City parking lot, local artists will be Events will take place in the National City sprinkled throughout the district, exhibiting their Bank parking lot, located at the intersection of talents outside of local shops. Main Street and Range Line Road, from 1-7 p.m. Jacquelyn VanDourn is one local artist who Local jazz band What’s Up Doc? and comedy said she’s excited to be a part of the event. group INDYPROV are just two of the musicians VanDourn, owner of Van Dourn Designs, is and performance artists slated to take the main known for her murals, faux finishes, fine art and stage.

bouclé – a technique she developed herself. “I painted a large wine bottle for Art of Wine, a dog for Dog Day Afternoons and a guitar for Rock the District,” VanDourn said. “It’s a lot of fun, and I’ve gotten exposure from it.” VanDourn said she will most likely be painting in acrylic or oil during the event and will have art pieces for sale as well. Szuhaj said they are trying to incorporate a charity in each month as well. Part of the purpose of Second Saturdays is to raise money for an annual scholarship for a graduating Carmel senior who will be pursuing an arts degree. The Indiana Blood Center bloodmobile will be present each month as well. The Arts & Design District Submitted photo Business Association of Carmel is comprised of almost 50 businesses, each of which is expected to participate in Second Saturdays. The remaining dates for 2009 are Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. For more information about the association, visit carmelartsanddesign.com. For more information about Van Dourn designs, visit vandourn. com.

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What: “The Producers” Where: The Belfry Theater 10690 Greenfield Avenue, Noblesville When: Oct. 2-3 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. Cost: $15 for adults and $12 for children under 12 Details: An adaptation of the Mel Brooks original, a producer of an unsuccessful Broadway show learns that, under the right circumstances, a lot of money could be made from a flop. Teaming with his accountant, they oversell interests in a show and set out to produce the worst musical ever. They are in a pickle when the show proves to be very successful. Not suitable for children. Info: 317-773-1085 to reserve tickets

In this book, the author presents an overview of the modern funeral industry as well as a discussion of green burial practices. In the first part of this book, he describes a typical modern funeral based on interviews with family members, funeral personnel and various printed materials. He includes details of the family meeting with the funeral director and includes average costs for various services provided. He also provides a description of the embalming procedure as it might be carried out in a presentday funeral home. In the second part, Harris shares the results of his research into alternatives to the modern funeral, including cremation, burial at sea, disposal of ashes in a memorial reef, a home funeral, burial in a plain pine box, a backyard burial, and burial in a natural cemetery in a wooded setting. Several families were interviewed regarding preparations for honoring their dead in ways that were meaningful to them. Going through the death of a family member is not easy, but planning ahead can make it meaningful and less traumatic. Reviewed by Marian Corya CCPL Reference Librarian Visit the Carmel Clay Public Library’s Web site at www.carmel.lib.in.us for more book reviews.

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Don’t forget to eat your peas By Chef Michael Vlasich We tend to think of peas on any spring menu, but they are great in September and October, as well. They ripen on the vine, during the late hot summer days, and then are shocked in the cool evenings. This effect is similar to grapes grown for wine; it produces a superior pea, better then any other time of year. Peas have been cultivated for thousands of years, traced back to the entire Pacific Rim and Northern Africa. The word “pea” is derived from a Latin word “pisum,” which was taken from the Greek word “pison;” both realized the importance of peas in their diet. The Romans were the first recorded civilization to develop pea varieties, having more than 35. Without these varieties, it is doubtful the modern pea would have developed. Peas were not always petite or sweet; the peas consumed at that time were larger and considerably bitter in comparison. In the modern European cuisines, the pea did not come into play until the 16th and 17th centuries in England and France. Back then, the English continued the crossbreeding of strands until the pea we enjoy today was consistent; and so today they are referred to as “English Peas.” Why do we force them on our children with such enthusiasm generation after generatrion? Because peas are natural, full-strength brain food, high in protein and iron, with vitamins A and C. Included is a classic recipe for Pea Risotto often featured at the Marriott Hotel Downtown.

Pea Risotto • 1 1/3 cups fresh peas shelled • 3 cups chicken broth • 2 tbsp. olive oil • 1/2 cup minced white onion • 1 cup Arborio Rice • 2/3 cup pinot grigio (or dry semi-dry white) • 1/2 cup fresh shredded parmesan • 1/4 # butter In a small pot, boil the peas for a short while until they are bright green and tender. Drain the peas, cool half and set aside. The other half smash well with 1 tbsp. of the butter in a bowl until a puree. Heat a sauce pan, add the olive oil and rice, cooking until lightly brown. Add the onion, sauté until translucent, and deglaze with the wine. Once absorbed, slowly add the chicken stock 2/3 a cup at a time, stirring and letting most stock absorb before adding more. Once all the stock is added, fold in the pea puree, butter, and cheese. Lastly, add the whole peas, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy. Chef Michael R. Vlasich, CEC, AAC, is a Carmel resident and the executive chef at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. You may e-mail him at chefmichael@ currentincarmel.com

Ingredients: • 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice • 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken • 2 scallions, chopped • 2 tbsp. grated fresh ginger • 2 tbsp. canola oil • 1/2 pound snow peas, halved crosswise (3 cups) • 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce • 2 tbsp. brown sugar Directions: 1. Cook the rice according to the package directions. 2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, scallions, and ginger. Shape into 16 meatballs. 3. Heat 1 tbsp. of the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs, turning, until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate. 4. Wipe out the skillet. Heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add the peas and edamame. Cook, tossing, for two minutes. Return the meatballs to skillet. 5. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce and sugar. Add to the skillet and simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve over the rice.

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‘My Way’ tribute

Featuring nearly 60 classic songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Actors Theatre of Indiana is staging a musical tribute to “Ol’ Blue Eyes” that runs for two weeks this November in the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace (14299 Clay Terrace Blvd.). Performances run Nov. 4-15. Nightly performances Wednesday through Saturday begin at 8 p.m. Sunday shows start 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $32 by calling 317-669-7983 or by visiting www. actorstheatreofindiana.org. Senior Citizen, student, and group discounts are available.

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Dave Ramsey comes to Indianapolis Nationally syndicated radio talk show host and best-selling author Dave Ramsey presents his common sense debt reduction and wealthbuilding strategies live in Indianapolis Oct. 1 from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Pepsi Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th St. in Indianapolis. Tickets are $43. For more information, call 888-227-3223.

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‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’

The lively stage version of the rip-roaring MGM film “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” plays through Oct. 4. Get ready for some fun as these brothers get a lesson in “goin’ courtin’” through Oct. 4. For reservations, call the box office at 317-872-9664. For complete show schedule, visit www.beefandboards.com.

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The following musical acts will be playing live at Mickey’s Irish Pub,13644 N Meridian, Carmel. For more information, call 317-573-9746 October 2: Zanna-Doo! October 3: Cousin Roger October 10: Jester Kings October 16: Bunny Brothers October 17: Why Stop Now October 23: The Aberdeen Project October 24: Big Daddy Caddy

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The new rise of rose’

If you are of a certain age and remember when wine first became fashionable, you will remember Mateus Rose’ and Lancers (how about that brown pottery bottle?). These were icons in the emerging food and wine ethos. We remember fondly tasting our way through this newly fashionable drink and enjoying the “flavor of the month” as it moved from said brown pottery bottle to crisp chablis, then on to buttery chardonnay, to big, big red cabernets coming down to merlot and settling now on the lovely and drinkable pinot noirs. Today, we’re bringing you a little something different: the new rose’. Like many wines that we categorize as “patio pals,” rose’ wine is newly popular because it’s completely drinkable on its own. It’s wine for drinks on the patio with or without appetizers. Not sharp and acidic like sauvignon blanc, with its light taste of grapefruit, yet not too sweet or heavy. A rose’ can be made from many varieties of grapes: grenache, malbec, pinot and even a blend. If you’re shying away from serving a rose’ because your husband might object to drinking

Mo Merhoff & Luci Snyder something pink, tell him to get over it! So, seize the moment and try one of these. While they are great alone, a rose’ pairs well with a cheese tray, slightly spicy Thai food or barbequed chicken on the grill. TOAD HOLLOW: Eye of the Toad – Pinot Noir Rose’ beautiful fruity fragrance (nose) with the classic scent of strawberries. Neither too sweet or too dry, this is the first rose’ you should try. Hamilton Beverage & Classic Spirits: $9.99 - $10.99

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COTES du RHONE: French granache rose – a perfect example of the French version of rose’, very dry, sharp and sophisticated. Crown Liquors (Carmel Drive and Meridian Street): $14.99 CRIOS: Malbec Rose – This was our favorite of the bunch. A complex fragrance and taste. The word means “offspring” and this malbec rose’ from Argentina was dubbed “the red wine drinker’s white wine” by none other than Robert Parker Joe’s Market on Main and Hamilton Beverage: $10.99 For nostalgia seekers, and to be completely fair, we tried Lancers as well. The pottery bottle is gone and we think this wine, with its taste like Cold Duck, would be fine as a base for summer sangria. Classic Spirits & Hamilton Beverage: $7.99 Have fun exploring wines. Cheers! You may contact wine lovers Luci Snyder at lsnyder1@ indy.rr.com and Mo Merhoff- mm@carmelchamber. com.

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Artomobilia award winners Best in Show: Tim Durham’s 1934 Auburn 8 Best of Class, Model A: 1929 Model A 2 Dr owned by Ralph Willoughby of Carmel Indiana Best of Class Historically Preserved: 1921 Marmon 34B owned by Jack Rans of Indianapolis, Indiana Best of Class Domestic, 1925-1954A: 1929 Buick 47 owned by Kent Thomas of Indianapolis, Indiana Best in Class Domestic, 1925-1954B: 1934 Desoto Airflow owned by Chuck Cochran of Indianapolis Best in Class Domestic, 1955-1973A: 1957 Ford Skyliner owned by David Patchett of Frankfort, Indiana Best in Class Domestic, 1955-1973B: 1961 Ford Thunderbird V-8 390 owned by Michael Sercer of Brownsburg, Indiana

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Best in Class Domestic, 1955-1973C: 1955 Studebaker Speedster owned by Richard Miller of Galveston, Indiana Best in Class European 1925-1973: 1933 MG J2 owned by Jan Tarwater of Greenfield, Indiana Best in Class Sports Cars 1948-1960: 1948 MG TC owned by Tom Wilson of Zionsville, Indiana Best in Class Sports Cars 1961-1973: A 1972 Jaguar XKE owned by Charles Clements of Muncie, Indiana Best In Class Muscle Cars A: 1966 Impala 427 owned by Gordon and Rita Grubbs of Mooreland, Indiana Best in Class Muscle Cars B: 1968 Oldsmobile Hurst owned by Joe and Jeanette Holloway from Newcastle, Indiana Best in Class Muscle Cars C: 1971 Barracuda owned by Jody Reasoner from New Castle Indiana

Best in Class Vintage Hot Rods 1940-1960: 1951 Ford Sedan owned by Mr. Wayne Jones from Noblesville, Indiana Best in Class Racers: 1940 Willy’s Drag Car with the Chrysler Hemi owned by Nelson Stoltz of Marion, Indiana Best in Class Exotics: 1985 Ferrari 2880 GTO owned by Mike Green of Carmel, Indiana Best in Class Supercars: 2004 Porsche Carrera GT owned by Jess Jones of Indianapolis, Indiana Best in Class Featured Marque, Hudson: 1949 Hudson Commodore 6 Convertible owned by Doug & Terry Wildrick from Shelbyville, Indiana Best of Class Full Classic: 1941 Lincoln Continental owned by Hugh McKnight Student’s Choice Award presented and chosen by Indiana State University’s Motorsports Studies Program: 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V-8 owned by Young Kim from Fishers, Indiana

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Reason and discovery By Bob Walters It slipped my notice, but Sept. 17 was the 222nd birthday of the U.S. Constitution. I am fascinated by the Christian and nonChristian implications of America’s founding philosophies, and by the mix of religious and nonreligious colonials, who all agreed that personal liberty, economic autonomy, spiritual freedom and limited government composed the best stateof-being for mankind. “Separation of church and state” appears nowhere in America’s founding documents. It was penned in an otherwise obscure letter written by Thomas Jefferson; a “reason and nature” deist who believed God created the world and left it to run itself. While “Father of Our Country” George Washington wrote fabulous Christian prayers, Jefferson, like several of his contemporaries, was a humanist who dismissed the Christian supernatural – virgin birth, miracles, Christ’s resurrection, etc. Jefferson framed the liberty-loving language of the Declaration of Independence and had almost nothing to do with the writing of the Constitution. “Separation of church and state” is nonetheless considered a Jeffersonian dictum and Constitutional tradition. Nearly forgotten is that it was uber-patriot Thomas Paine, not Jefferson, who wrote rebelliously against religion. Famed for “Common Sense,” published in 1776, Paine provided the American revolutionaries – from farmers to intellectuals – with a compelling call to arms. The Declaration of

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Independence was signed that summer, and in late 1776 Paine’s “Crisis” was published containing the line, “These are the times that try men’s souls.” Paine’s words crystallized the colonials’ yearning for freedom and lit the emotional fires of the American Revolution. Yet negative blowback from his anti-religious views caused him to leave America for Europe, where he was an outcast in England and nearly executed in France. His 1794 anti-religion book “Age of Reason” sparked further outrage. Paine considered scripture to be mere hearsay. Not quite an atheist, he believed in one God, hoped for “happiness beyond this life,” and obviously conceded the existence of men’s souls. But he saw no faith, only “reason,” and considered any church or religion an impediment to man’s freedom. “My own mind is my own church,” he wrote. How many times we Christians hear that line, or some version thereof, when non-believers are invited to share our faith. “I’m too smart for church,” they imply. It seems reasonable that God gave us the great gift of intelligence not so we could merely find ourselves, but so we could discover Him. That’s the proper use of freedom. Bob Walters (www.believerbob. blogspot.com) hopes we are indeed “one nation under God,” and not a reasonable facsimile..

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Peer-to-peer lending sites: Are they legit? By Gary Hubbard The Internet has spawned many “peer-topeer” networks, starting with Napster back in 1999. In general, peer-to-peer (P2P) networks allow anyone connected to the Internet to exchange or interact with anyone else. The concept of lending money via the Internet evolved from the successful use of micro-lending in third-world countries (www.kiva.org). Loans as small as $25 were capable of assisting entrepreneurs in third-world countries get a start in a small service business. The P2P lending concept took it to the next level, getting many folks to invest $25-100 to pool their investment capital to fund larger projects. You can seek funding for everything from student loans to paying off credit cards to home improvements to small business loans. Virtually any borrowing need that in the past required a traditional lender is possible via P2P lending sites and usually in much less time. Think of these sites as providing the same service that EBay provides: An online way to get buyers and sellers together. P2P lending provides opportunities for borrowers and lenders of all types to connect. As with any lending situation, there are pros and cons for both borrowers and lenders. Borrowers will likely pay a higher interest rate or be required to secure the loan in ways that a traditional lender or credit card company wouldn’t, but because you get a more direct op-

portunity to connect and discuss with lenders, your personal situation might be more of a factor. For lenders, you can generate a higher rate of return than CDs or money market accounts, but clearly there is much more risk. On the other hand, lenders have the ability to perform due diligence via the Internet along with spreading the risk with many other lenders. The cons of P2P lending are definitely more substantial for lenders than it is for borrowers, so if you think you want to give it a try as a lender, be very careful about the hype on the returns and default rates. Most of the negative comments online from those that have invested via P2P sites was in the “higher than publicized” default rates and the relative return on their money after fees and defaults being less than advertised. The biggest thing to watch as a borrower is all the potential fine print that could allow for the terms of the loan to be changed if you don’t make payments. For those who want to formalize lending arrangements with friends and family (including automatic payments direct from the borrower’s bank account), these sites could prove to be very helpful, but as always, do your homework first! Gary Hubbard is the owner of Data Doctors Computer Services - www.datadoctors.com. Have a technology question? Send it to CurrentInCarmel@datadoctors.com

Twitter: Not just for kids By Chuck Lasker First came MySpace, then Facebook, and now Twitter. All three are known as “social networks,” because they make it possible to connect online and build relationships. MySpace is mostly kids, Facebook is for friends, but Twitter is so easy, people of all ages are using it for fun and business. Twitter is a “microblog,” which is geek-talk for a way to post short messages on the Internet for others to read. And I do mean short – only 140 characters, including spaces! To give you a feel for how short that is, this paragraph is 251 characters. Getting started is easy. I created a short “how-to” video at www.newtweeter.com that will help you understand how it all works. Here are some terms it will help to know: Avatar: The image you upload to your Twitter profile that people see next to your Tweets. Use a real photo, not a graphic. Bio: Your 160-character Twitter profile. Follow: When you follow another Twitter

user, their updates show up on your Twitter page. When others follow you, they’re called your followers. Tweet: The name for updates on Twitter. Replies: You can hold a conversation by replying to Tweets. Replying puts an @ sign in front of the Twitter name, like @ chucklasker. ReTweet: When you like someone’s Tweet, you can retweet it to your followers. It’s like forwarding an e-mail. Hashtag: Marking a Tweet with a topic by putting a # in front of it, like #swineflu and #idol, makes it searchable by that topic. Tweetup: When Tweeple (people on Twitter) get together in person for live networking. Once you get set up, Tweet me your Twitter questions at @chucklasker, or at least say hi! Chuck Lasker is a social media addict and Westfield resident. You may e-mail him at chuck@ chucklasker.com.

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From rags to riches: The complete transformation of an unusable backyard By Randy Sorrell PROJECT: This story commenced around two years ago when the determined homeowners wanted to recover their almost unusable backyard and phoned searching for input. While it was already naturally beautiful and loaded with slopes, trees and lawn vistas, it was also virtually bubbling with sub-surface spring action, delivering muddy, mosquito-loving conditions. Water oozed from the surface, and you could hear it percolate into messy crevices and pools. OUR MISSION: It wasn’t exactly “Mission Impossible,” but Tom Cruise would have enjoyed the dance with diligent city engineers who definitely put their degrees to use. Big thanks to them. Our objective was to rescue the distressed portion of the property and turn it into livable space that could be mowed, would feel park-like and “jack up” any winter sledding ambitions. That it happened to burst with native grasses, sedges and erosion control wildflowers was an edgy design bonus only a young, provocative designer could see. Great job Allen! DETAILS: A few hundred tons of soil temporarily stored, relocated and finally graded with 100# of grass seed; 40ish ton of boulders, river gravel and erosion control stone hand placed to work in concert with the drainage swale and remarkable force of a zillion gigabytes of water gushing through the intentional swale system;

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2 land bridges housing city specified twin 24” culvert drain tiles laid side by side at the specified grade; and way too many tons of Indiana’s finest snapped limestone snaking through the property helping to hold back slopes, create living spaces as well as seat walls and just looking very impressive. CONGRATULATIONS: This really was a unique project that required amazing perseverance and cerebral capacity that only Mr. Homeowner and amazing people other than me were able to manage. It involved all the usual things firms like ours do (landscapes, construction, drainage, retaining walls, etc.), just in a more unique capac-

ity. It will mature dramatically and be a space for this family and future generations to appreciate. What kind of space do you have in mind? P.S. Stop by our office and take an audio tour of the hottest trends in landscapes, patios, pergolas, etc., and get 2 free tickets to the King Tut exhibit at the Children’s Museum. Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improvement firm. He may be reached at 317-679-2565, randy@choosesurroundings.com or www.choosesurroundings.com.

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What makes dogs chew? For Current in Carmel Chewing actually is not such a bad thing for a dog to do. It is necessary to the physical and mental health of the dog. However, as you might have guessed, the real concern here is not that the dog chews, it’s what the dog chews. For a puppy, one of the most important first survival lessons is the use of its mouth and jaws. Mouthing, by definition, is a puppy’s unending desire to bite at your hands, feet, shoes or hemlines. Because this behavior can be destructive and hurtful, puppy owners usually want it to cease as soon as possible. Yet, one of the biggest mistakes owners make is coming down too hard on a mouthing puppy.

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During the socialization phase of your pet’s development (approximately the first four to 16 weeks), your puppy is learning what is and what is not appropriate behavior. He will bite constantly at everything that moves, including the tail, ears and legs of his own mother. Because the puppy’s milk teeth are so sharp, it takes very little pressure to bring about a quick and startling response from Mom. After perhaps hundreds of these types of encounters, the puppy finally learns to be gentle when playing with other members of his canine group. With training and

a bit of patience, this important lesson will carry over into your puppy’s relationship with people. As a new puppy owner, you should allow your pet to mouth, correcting him repeatedly, but in a mild fashion, when he bites too hard. Reacting in a sharp and startling way with a loud “hey” works with many puppies.

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During early development, your puppy also uses chewing to constantly sample the taste and texture of many different things in the environment. During teething, chewing helps relieve the constant dull pain in your pet’s gums. Chewing also strengthens the teeth and gums. But one of the main benefits of chewing is often overlooked: Chewing releases tension. If your pets build up excess tension, and chewing is something that helps release that tension, then your puppy might get into the habit of constantly chewing furniture, clothing and carpeting. To curb this chewing addiction, you should be offering your puppy a variety of appropriate toys to chew, followed by praise for doing so. Under normal conditions, your puppy’s constant need to chew will diminish as it matures. A healthy and well-balanced dog still will enjoy chewing, but it easily can be satisfied with a petsafe bone or other types of chew toys.

Sam is a 1-year-old male yellow Labrador retriever. Sam is a happy-go-lucky kind of guy with a lot of energy. Anyone who knows anything about labs understands that their body may be adult size at age 1 ½ years, but their mind is still in the early puppy stage. Sam is very intelligent, but his previous owner never taught him any obedience commands and never played with him, so Sam has had to try and teach himself a few things. Sam is a big boy and will need a home with children old enough to handle his size and energy and who are willing to teach him new games and ways to have fun. Columbo is a 2-year-old male buff and white DSH. Columbo is an affectionate boy who likes to be a lap cat, but on his own terms. He isn’t fond of being picked up, but if you’re willing to have a seat and let him climb onto your lap, he’ll be a happy camper. Columbo is good with other cats, and he is neutered. He has gained a bit of weight since arriving at the shelter, and he is ready to start an exercise program, but he needs a home of his own to be able to stretch his legs and run freely – something he can’t do in his current housing arrangement. Columbo is a very handsome boy and would love to find his forever home today. 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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The name game: Some play it better than others By Dick Wolfsie Do you love your first name, or did your parents saddle you with a label that is making your life miserable? New research suggests that your name can serve as either a boost or a burden to your social, business and educational success. In one study, teachers were asked to grade three essays, but attached to these stories were different names. The research found that students with “normal” names like Karen and David scored higher than those with “unusual” names like Bertha and Elroy. As a former teacher, I really resented the implication of this study. In all my years in education, I was never partial to anyone because of his or her name, with the exception of three students I had, named Charisma, Anjeanette and Wendolyn, all of whom I flunked just for the heck of it, because if their parents didn’t want to cut their kids a break when they were born, it wasn’t my job to interfere. With the help of Google, Facebook and various other Internet innovations, I have tried to track what has happened to some of my former students with uncommon names. For example, I discovered that a kid named Broderick that I had in class has apparently spent time in a federal prison. How

strange; she seemed like such a sweet girl. I also had two Sashas over those 10 years. One married a doctor, one became a doctor. This is information parents need to have before they kick-start their daughter’s life with a name like Morningstar. I have no problem with unique names, as long as they aren’t a source of derision. I once knew someone name Robyn Banks. In this case, it’s the parents who should be arrested. I’d throw them in the clink with the moms and dads of Doug Graves, Chris Cross and Ash Hull. My favorite was the guy from Wyoming who lived across the hall from me at George Washington University: Duane Pipe. There are only two possible explanations here for horrid name choices: Either the parents are guilty of cruel and unusual punishment, or they’re so dense that it never dawned on them to say their new child’s first and last name together before they loaded that ton of cement on the kid’s back for the rest of his life. My biggest gripe is when parents take a perfectly good name and decide that the normal rules of spelling that have evolved over the past 300 years should no longer apply. I once signed an autograph picture for a 7-year-old who said his name was

Christopher. When I returned the photo, he indignantly informed me that his named was spelled “Kristfah.” I was tempted to call Child Protective Services. I figured that my friend over there whose name is Jeff (Geoff) would be pretty sympathetic to my concerns. I’m also not a big fan of how guys’ names can be pretzeled into girls’ names. This came about in the old days when the patriarch of the family really wanted a boy and was saddened with the outcome. Frederick became Fredrica and Robert morphed into Roberta. I was once madly in love with a girl named Georgette. She may have been a big disappointment to her father, but she was exactly what I was hoping for. Anyway, I think “Paulette” and “Samantha,” send the wrong message. Come to think of it, so did Georgette. I’m willing to debate this issue any time. Just name the day. As long as it’s not Toosday. Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@ aol.com.

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There’s a lot more to teens than drinking and partying By Maddi Bougerie Growing up, learning, expanding and beginning to mature (maybe) – high school is full of hormones and changing teens. Emotions run high, and every issue is the end of the world. This correlates to everything high school throws at students. Schoolwork, friends, first boyfriends or girlfriends, peer pressure and partying – the hardest part about high school is trying to balance the so-called “social life” with schoolwork and other things. However, teens’ are seen as always trying to get away with something illegal, usually involving drugs or alcohol. Many times this is true; underage drinking has become extremely common. In a large town like Carmel, huge parties with about 100 people and that are too out of control to monitor happen every so often, and when they do, they can be catastrophic. Every teen in town shows up, and the party is quickly out of control. The ironic part is most of these parties are not even entertaining. They just easily get out of hand to the point that they’re not fun for anyone. Talking to incoming freshman, their biggest fear of entering high school is being able to find friends that aren’t the so-called partiers. They are worried about having to deal with peer pressure. I think teens automatically get put in a bad light.

The majority of teens at Carmel High School do not associate themselves as partiers at all. There are so many other social things to do, and most don’t need any type of illegal substance to enjoy a Friday night. Other activities include Tailgate for Life a few weeks ago before the Carmel football game, which raised money for a good cause, with live music and food. Also, so many students attend Christian organizations, such as Campaigners, Student Venture or Young Life, expressing a good message of who they are and want to be seen as. There are so many activities constantly going on at Carmel that staying away from peer pressure and getting in with the wrong crowd is easy. Finding where you fit in is hard, but there are always others who feel the same way on the issue of high school social life. There is a lot to risk when looking in to attending one of these out-ofcontrol parties. My advice is to always consider what choices you’re about to make and choosing wisely.

Maddi Bourgerie is a student at Carmel High School. Contact her at maddiclarexo10@aol.com

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Anne A. Wisker, 94, of Noblesville and formerly of Carmel, passed away Sept. 19. She was born on March 1, 1915 in Maspeth, NY. On Jan. 5, 1936, she married Howard G. Wisker who preceded her in death in 1972. Anne was employed as a telephone operator for more than 25 years with Wyckoff Heights Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. In

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