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Tuesday October 12, 2010 FREE Carmel High School freshman and senior dance student Courtney Messer believes her training from the Indiana Ballet Conservatory can lead her to a professional career in dance.

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It is our position that it is both a right and a responsibility to cast an informed vote each Election Day. Government office holders serve at the pleasure of us citizens. If, after becoming thoroughly familiar with the issues, one concludes that the affairs of government are being conducted in accordance with our wishes, we should give serious consideration to vote to reelect those in power. If we decide that the current direction of our democracy necessitates a correction, we might search out qualified candidates to replace those public officials responsible for the errors of the past. Regardless of any previous political party affiliation, we voters must educate ourselves on important issues and structures. Isn’t it our individual responsibility to decide how to vote and to not be overly influenced by vocal advocates such as political action committees, big business, union officials, clergy, relatives and most of all political endorsements? As Nov. 2, 2010 approaches as eligible voters we must make plans to cast our ballot and see to it and that we are as informed as possible to exercise our right to help select public officials for the next two to six years.

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It is our position that, as a community, we must remain vigilant with how our pets affect our good neighbors. Certainly, dogs bark and cats roam. Yet, can it be fair to require those close to pets to endure such natural behaviors unfettered? As pet owners, we carry a heightened responsibility to attend to the potential inconveniences our domesticated animals bring into the lives of others. Basic needs like the cleanup and disposal of waste must be taken seriously and treated as personal obligations. While Hamilton County’s extensive trail system is attractive to many recreational users, pet owners must attend to the waste created by their pets. In fact, the Monon Trail even provides plastic bags and trashcans. Unfortunately, many fail to take advantage of these provisions leaving behind an unpleasant surprise for someone else. While we are fans of our furry friends, we feel compelled to remind our fellow pet owners that they, not their neighbors, chose to add Fido to the family. Therefore, the neighbor should not be extensively affected by your pets’ habits. If unable to care for one’s own pet or if negatively affected by a neighbor’s, help can be found at www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/services. asp?id=7160.

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution. ARTICLE 1. Section 35. The General Assembly shall not grant any title of nobility, nor confer hereditary distinctions. Section 36. Emigration from the State shall not be prohibited. Section 37. There shall be neither slavery, nor involuntary servitude, within the State, otherwise than for the punishment of crimes, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted. (History: As Amended November 6, 1984).

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ARTICLE 2. Suffrage and Election. Section 1. All elections shall be free and equal. Section 2. (a) A citizen of the United States who is at least eighteen (18) years of age and who has been a resident of a precinct thirty (30) days immediately preceding an election may vote in that precinct at the election. (b) A citizen may not be disenfranchised under subsection (a), if the citizen is entitled to vote in a precinct under subsection (c) or federal law. (c) The General Assembly may provide that a citizen who ceases to be a resident of a precinct before an election may vote in a precinct where the citizen previously resided if, on the date of the election, the citizen's name appears on the registration rolls for the precinct.

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From the backshop Reality: Tough cuts could reach the tiniest agency We have stated this before with regard to painful personnel cuts by Hamilton County government, and now we must revisit the subject on the heels of the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District’s public plea to leave it unscathed in budget cuts by the Hamilton County Council. The council deemed SWCD as being “non-essential,” and that means it’s likely one of the three positions it currently holds will be eliminated in the 2011 budget year. We assume the pressure of gutting a budget in order to make everything balance is no easy chore. Something has to give. This is yet another case where the council seems to have taken more of a private-sector approach – long overdue in government at any level – and it may well mean a 25-percent staff reduction at the agency. We appreciate the council’s diligence in making the bottom lines come together. It should be noted and understood that the SWCD also has pledged to make a difference, were it able to retain the position, by eliminating funding the next two years for program expenses, mileage, vehicle expense, and part-time workers for a budget reduction of 11 percent. In the end, it may not be enough. •••

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg I know we’re all shocked, absolutely stunned, by this revelation: “Audit cites ‘unethical’ hiring of former postal employees.” That was the headline in The Washington Post last week. Let’s take a look, shall we? The recent study found that some former Postal Service executives who returned as contract workers made twice what they earned as employees. The report found other problems, such as poor record keeping of no-bid contracts, and that the Postal Service pays more for employee health and life insurance benefits than other federal agencies do. It’s simply ludicrous that they’re able to get away with this nonsense.

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Commentary By Terry Anker A long-time acquaintance who has become a successful attorney and a law professor also fancies himself a blogger and commentator. His strident political and religious ideologies are often incongruent with mine, yet I always find his perspective to be insightful and thoughtful. While his posts often include hand-grenadelike prose designed to shock and offend, or delight, the reader, we regularly discuss his field of expertise: the emerging areas of hate crimes and hate speech. One such post led me to ask if his phrase “tea bagger crackers” (presumably in reference to Caucasian Americans who support a movement towards a more restrained federal government) in itself constituted hate speech. His response postulated that hate speech would only occur if he had specifically suggested that the individuals to which he referred should be summarily executed or otherwise harmed. And, he continued, that calling people names is a perfectly suited application for our constitutional right to freedom of speech. Could this be a suitable definition? And,

would such language coming from a less erudite and well-educated individual be tolerated – especially if it were directed towards a different subclass of our culture? While I tend to concur with this take on freedom, I doubt that many would apply such a freedom universally. Yet, it is a tragedy that so many have surrendered freedom of speech so as to avoid retribution from one or another lofty (and self-appointed) arbiter of who gets to say which words. Perhaps more direct (even if more inflammatory) language would lead to enhanced public discourse. But while in central Indiana promoting his Civility Tour, National Endowment for the Humanities Chairman Jim Leach urged us to seek common ground and avoid rhetorical incendiaries. Sticks and stones, they say, may break bones, but, names are great tools to frame and win political advantage. A broken arm might be better! Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

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READERS’ VIEWS Wilson needs some kind of help Editor: This week I read for the last time Danielle Wilson’s Column in the Current newspaper. This column was the last straw in bad taste and judgment. Thus I will not read another of her efforts. My husband and I have five grown children, all equally wonderful. I was a stay-at-home mother, preparing lunch for someone for 20 years at which point the youngest were in a middle school a long bus ride away from home. As many of my friends, I spent hours driving these children here and there to all sorts of les-

sons, games, etc and the rest of my time either participating in these events or at home preparing meals. I am very aware of the stress involved in child rearing but in my wildest imagination I cannot even consider calling on of my children the names Ms. Wilson considered using or in fact did use upon one or more of her offspring. Shame of her! Perhaps and anger management course could help her. She needs some kind of help. G. Bishop 46032

Engineers should consider loops Editor: A writer recently expressed concern that the outside of his tires were dangerously worn due to his use of roundabouts. He suggested the roundabouts be banked, Indy Motor Speedway style. Here is an alternative suggestion that may be to his liking, and enable him to continue high-speed traversing of the roundabouts. Engineers could design individual elevated inside loop lanes that, if entered at high enough speeds, would permit him to be momentarily,

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and safely, suspended upside down, while the G-forces would be directly “down” against the road surface. This would eliminate uneven tire wear and provide for his need of driving thrills. The resulting combination of 12 elevated, twisting and looping lanes at each roundabout would eliminate any chance of hitting other cars, be a first, and would certainly put Carmel on the map! John T. Curran 46033

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DISPATCHES » Prevail receives $46,000 grant – Prevail, Inc. was recently awarded a $46,000 grant from Women’s Fund of Central Indiana to help serve victims of crime and abuse in Hamilton County. The grant is the single largest grant Women’s Fund has made in Hamilton County. The funds will be used to provide education on safe relationships to students throughout Hamilton County and ongoing support for teens who have been sexually assaulted. Flu vaccinations available – Seasonal Flu Vaccinations will be given at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2201 E. 106th St. in Carmel, on Sunday, Oct. 24.from 9 to 11 a.m. For questions or additional information, call VNS Bugbuster Program at 722-8299 ext. 1120. Weekly rotary meeting – The Carmel Rotary Club will meet Friday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th Street. For more information about Rotary Club or its weekly meetings, visit www.carmelrotary.com.

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» Carmel roundabouts featured – Carmel, which often is the focus of national media, is being featured for its success with roundabouts by Newsweek magazine. The article is written by Tom Vanderbilt, author of “Traffic,” and discusses road safety trends in the United States. In part, Vanderbilt says, “…Carmel, Ind., is leading the nation, having built about 60 [roundabouts] since 2001. For a city that claims ‘one of the country’s first automatic stop-and-go traffic signals,’ it’s saying something that the lights are now being torn down. The benefits, however, may say something more: in the revamped intersections, there has been an 80 percent drop in crashes involving injuries.”

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» CCPR launches club for new moms – Carmel Clay Park and recreation recently launched an exclusive program geared toward new moms who want to have fun, meet other new moms and learn important and current parenting trends. All clubs will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Monon Community Center Banquet Room A. The fee is $35 per club and includes a gourmet box lunch and giveaways. Children lap age or who will sit in a stroller are welcome to attend. For more information, call Matt at 573-5248.

movie on the 2007 American Film Institute’s Top 100 Films of All Times. So we’ve spent several evenings since Labor Day with Orson Wells “Citizen Kane”, Dustin Hoffman “The Graduate”, Peter O’Toole “Lawrence of Arabia”, and Humphrey Bogart “Casablanca”. But honestly, with the exception of maybe Bogart and the very dreamy Paul Newman in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” (by the way, it is not on the list) which I’d accidentally confused with “Some Like It Hot” (number 22 on the list), I’d rather be watching Mark Sanchez, Aaron Rodgers, and though it pains me to say this, gulp, Tom Brady. So it’s decided, next year I’m back. This Mom needs a fantasy! Peace out.

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» Family Fall Fest – The first Family Fall Fest will be held this Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at West Park (2700 W 116th Street, Carmel) and aims to raise awareness for Huntington’s Disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It will include lots of fun for children and families, including pumpkin painting, face painting and a bounce house. Prizes will be given away by the event sponsors: Access National Mortgage (Mark & Rhonda Kuchik) and Prudential Indiana Realty Group (Nancy & Kent Mutchmore). Email Rhonda at rhonda@makmortgage. net for more information.

Who cares that my bench outscored my starters by forty points? Not me, because I don’t have a bench or an IR list or even a defense to lead to a Manning slaughter. Doo and my football-crazed son, who interestingly enough hates to play football but suffers pigskin withdraw symptoms every February, participate in another league and so still chat stats 24/7. Point in fact: as I’m writing this column on a Sunday morning they are already discussing the possible repercussions of the Monday night game. I want to jump in, but I don’t really know whom they are talking about. Sigh. So what to do? Sure, I’ll still follow the Colts, but they are but one team in a colorful and fascinating football nation of thirty-two. They don’t have an Ocho Cinco or a T.O. or even a player with a cool name like Jericho Crotchery. And it’s too late to start my own league this fall. I have commandeered by husband’s attention somewhat by suggesting that we watch every

COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson I’m sad. For the last several years my husband and I have been in a fantasy football league together. My team never finished higher than third, but I learned a ton about football and enjoyed putting the hurt on Doo’s pathetic team. Due to a lack of interest this year, however, we decided to disband the Wilson X League, may she rest in peace. I didn’t think it would bother me: I mean, seriously, I’ve got enough on my plate right now without worrying about getting my line-up set in time. But to my surprise, I actually miss the darn thing. I feel like a small, shoddy raft adrift on the vast NFL ocean come Sunday (and Monday night and Thursday night and the occasional Saturday). I no longer have interest in what my boy Brees is up to or whether my go-to running back is off the IR. It doesn’t really matter if the 49’ers are on a bye or if my defense is going up against the Colts.

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» Hearts of Hope HOH-Down – Hearts of Hope, Inc., a philanthropic group comprised of women in Hamilton County, will hold its annual fundraiser, the Hearts of Hope HOH-Down, Oct. 29 at the Robert Irsay Pavillion, 1303 W 116th St. (116th & Ditch Rd.). Over the last few years, the organization has raised more than $60,000 for causes such as Chaucie’s Place and the IU Dance Marathon. This year’s event will benefit Trinity Health. For more information about the event or how to become a sponsor, visit www.hearts-of-hope.net.

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This estate on 116th Street sits on 33.6 acres and was once valued at $30 million.

Hilbert mansion sells for $3 million By Brandon Bowman and Kevin Kane Current in Carmel Lucas Oil Products founders Forrest and Charlotte Lucas are the new owners of Conseco founder Stephen Hilbert’s former home. A press conference was held last Wednesday introducing the estate’s new owners. The couple purchased the 36-room mansion on 33.6 acres for $3 million through a sealed-bid auction. The property had once been valued at $30 before the asking price was recently cut to $9.9 million. “They said they had another offer that was better and then they came back to us saying that it wasn’t,” Forrest Lucas said. The deal was finalized Sept. 12. “While it’s a sound investment, it cost about as much as a Super Bowl ad: around $2 million.” The mansion, at 1143 W. 116th Street, is

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widely considered to be one of the top residential properties in the state. Built in 1993, the estate’s main house is nearly 25,000 square feet, with seven bedrooms, 11 full bathrooms, two half bathrooms and six garage bays. The property also features a 14,000-square-foot sports facility in addition to a guest house, catering house and power facility. In 2007, the estate’s monthly upkeep was $10,500 per month with an annual property tax bill of $92,000. The property has been vacant for more than five years, but its new owners bewon’t using it too often. “This property is truly a work of art,” Forrest Lucas said. “We won’t be living in it a whole lot, but it will serve as perfect site for business and community functions.”

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City Council looks to cut budget to the bones By Kevin Kane Current in Carmel City Council members are looking for ways to trim all possible fat from the city’s 2011 budget. Charged with the task of eliminating a multi-million-dollar deficit, council members approved cutting more than $1.5 million from next year’s budget and proposed several other cuts which were tabled for further discussion. Multiple council members said their goal is to reduce the deficit without putting city employees out of work. “If we work at the things that aren’t really necessary, perhaps we can save some jobs,” Councilwoman Luci Snyder said. The council proposed cutting both big and small expenditures from the budget, including $132,200 for educational reimbursement, $37,500 for print advertising and $60,000 for Web page fees. Councilman Joe Griffiths proposed cutting $4,500 in a specific office supply fund after learning days earlier that a few city employees had been using the money to purchase Vera Bradley laptop cases. “That’s just ridiculous,” he said. Several spending reductions were tabled for further discussion. Snyder, for example, proposed cutting more than $400,000 from the city’s Support for the Arts Fund, knowing that $2 million will need to be given to The Center FluShot_Ad2.ai 1 9/7/10 2:23 PM for the Performing Arts. However, Carmel is

contractually obligated to spend more than $200,000 on additional J. Seward Johnson sculptures for the Arts & Design District. Mayor Jim Brainard said the city can get out of its obligation by sending some of the sculptures back but added that they are a key part of the district’s economic development plan. Council President Rick Sharp said cutting the city’s insurance costs could save Carmel $1.2 million in the coming years. Currently, Carmel pays 88 percent of the cost of health insurance premiums. City employees pay the remaining 12 percent. The ratio was originally 75:25 but slowly became more lopsided as insurance costs increased. Sharp proposed that the city begin working its way back to a 75:25 ratio and have employees pay 17 percent of premium costs in 2011. The additional expense, he said would be offset by a 3 percent cost-of-living increase all Carmel employees are to receive next year. He said the change would save the city $415,000 next year. The council tabled the proposal for further review. Brainard proposed some of his own cuts and said the city will be receiving $410,000 more in property tax revenue than originally projected. He added that $4,546,390 could be deappropriated and saved from this year’s budget to be used for 2011. The council could vote on the budget this Monday, Oct. 18.

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By Kevin Kane Current in Carmel No longer do aspiring dancers have to move to the country’s biggest cities to receive training from world-class instructors. In fact, students are leaving those areas to learn under elite teachers here, in Carmel. The Indiana Ballet Conservatory (IBC) officially opened its doors in August and is already making a name for itself in the international dance community. Led by a group of world-renown dancers turned instructors, the IBC is looking to build a unique, internationally respected program in what its seasoned faculty calls a thriving arts community. Camille Nicodemus serves as the IBC’s executive director but spent her youth dancing in New York City. After experiencing dance studios on the east coast, Nicodemus said there are a number of details separating the IBC from other pre-professional studios around the country, and that list begins and ends with the artistic faculty. The teaching staff is led by Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva, Tatiana Pali and Sergey Sergiev. “All three of them have won all kinds of awards and are known all over the world,” Nicodemus said. “If you go to people in New York and say we have Tatiana, Alyona and Sergey here, they say ‘In Indianapolis? Really?’” The staff’s accolades include awards for both teaching and performing. Pali was Yakovleva formerly the main female dancer with the Moscow Classical Ballet, won a gold medal at the International Ballet Competition in Bulgaria and was named Moscow’s best ballerina in the early 1990s. She also has 20 years of experience as an instructor and was twice named “Outstanding Teacher” at the Youth America Grand Prix, the world’s largest student ballet scholarship competition. Sergiev Sergiev begged his parents to let him pursue soccer instead of dance as a child, but now he says he wouldn’t change a thing. In addition to placing highly in several international performance competitions, the IBC’s choreographer and contemporary instructor has won top choreographer honors at both the YAGP and World Ballet Competition. Yakovleva has the most extensive teaching résumé of the three. Not only has she Pali taken home awards from four of the past

training for all The IBC has a 12-person artistic faculty teaching multiple dance techniques, from classical to contemporary. The staff also teaches people of all skill levels, accommodating both beginners and pre-professional students such as Juliet Martone and Courtney Messer, both of Carmel. As senior-level dancers, Martone and Messer train upwards of 25 hours per week in preparation for potential careers as professional dancers. “Their training is all you need,” Messer said.

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Carmel High School sophomore Juliet Martone moved to Carmel from New Jersey and said the Indiana Ballet Conservatory is as good or better than any dance studio she experienced on the east coast.

five YAGPs including “Outstanding School,” she was one of only four people worldwide accepted into a prestigious master’s program in St. Petersburg, Russia. There, she learned the Vaganova Method of ballet instruction, which is based in 300 years of history. Only a small handful of individuals in the world know this method. “That’s huge,” Nicodemus said. “Whether you’re in L.A., New York, you have to come here to get that training.” The prestigious staff is helping to build the Indianapolis area’s reputation in the dance community and is even luring talented dancers to Carmel. IBC has drawn students from other states and even China through its doors in search of top-tier teachers. That was one of the factors that helped bring Juliet Martone from New Jersey to Carmel. The Carmel High School sophomore is a senior-level dancer hoping to have a professional career in dance. When her family learned it would be leaving the east coast, Martone said she was relieved, and surprised, to find a studio in Indiana that could help her achieve her goals. “Of the other studios that I’ve seen, they have the best training, in my opinion,” she said. “We had no idea Indianapolis was so progressive.” Yakovleva, Pali and Sergiev worked in the Indianapolis area for years before forming IBC this year. Nicodemus said all are sought after and have had opportunities to move to larger, perhaps more prestigious cities. But the three decided to continue working to-

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gether here to build on the potential of their 80-plus current students in what they’re calling a thriving arts community on the rise. “Carmel is very supportive of the arts,” Yakovleva said. “There are great people here who really appreciate it.” While people connected to the dance community may know of the IBC and its staff, the general public likely is unaware. The IBC hopes to change that through its three areas of focus: teaching, performance and outreach, the last of which being as important to the staff as the other two. Yakovleva has extensive experience working with mentally and physically disabled persons. This will be continued at IBC and entire faculty will soon begin introducing dance to the elderly and underprivileged youth. This focus on both dance and community service is something neither Nicodemus nor her three instructors have seen done before at other studios. “It’s like, ‘Hey, Carmel! Do you know what you have in your backyard?’ IBC Board Member and Carmel resident Shari Abbott said, jokingly. “Nobody knows and they need to know.”

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Hometown Hero passed on positivity, support By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Carmel Usually recognized as the owner of Carmel Trophies Plus, or the tireless volunteer for the Carmel Dads’ Club Special Sports Program for disabled children, Ford Wilson was a singular fixture in the Carmel community. Recently honored for his involvement with the Special Sports Program with the Hometown Hero Award sponsored by Williams Comfort Air, Ford helped make the Soap Box Derby a major event for the community during the past 12 years. Wilson died Sept. 30 from cancer. “Ford was a unique exception,” said Carrie Hutnicke, the commissioner of the Special Sports Program and friend of Ford’s for over 20 years. “As a parent with a special needs child, I know that in only a few instances do we really get people who reach out to our kids, who don’t have special-needs children of their own. Ford Wilson was one of these people. He loved the kids and had such a big heart, and they all loved him back.” Wilson was an unwilling public figure, always hesitant to accept credit for his work for the Carmel Dads’ Club and the kids he supported. “We all found it really funny that when Ford was to be introduced and to help pass awards at the Soapbox Derby, no one could find him. We would eventually find him and put him in the limelight,” Hutnicke said.

Ford Wilson with Special Sports parents and kids at the Hometown Hero Award ceremony.

The children involved with the Special Sports Program especially benefited from Wilson’s sense of humor and positive persona, and his ability to treat them as he would anyone else. “Ford had a very youthful personality,” said Suzanne Mandel, a special sports volunteer. “He always had a twinkle in his eye, just like the kids on Derby Day. He was excited as they were.” Carmel Trophies Plus, Wilson’s shop on South Range Line Road, has become as much of a staple in the community, as its owner. “When I think of Ford Wilson, I think of the consummate local businessman, who would go above and beyond for customers and the community,” said customer Rick Myers. Carmel Trophies Plus’s motto was much like Ford Wilson’s involvement in Carmel: Award Them Well. He was always there to give the most support and assistance to his customers, the Carmel Dads’ Club, and his community.

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Grad wins North American award for hairstyling By Brandon Bowman Current in Carmel Patrick Mathes may be from Indiana and only just recently interested in hair design, but is already a creative force to be reckoned with. Recently awarded the 2010 North American Hairstyling Award for best student stylist and making the move to Georgia to join the prestigious Van Michael Salon, which has locations in Tokyo and Miami. “It’s an award for all of North American stylists,” said Mathes. “The recognition and publicity has been really important and it helped me find my new job with Van Michael.” A graduate of Carmel High School in 2009 and the Aveda Institute in Indianapolis, Mathes said his interest in hair styling and design started because of his interest in the business side of cosmetology. Working as a secretary at a Carmel salon as a teenager, Mathes was really able to be introduced to hair styling and business. “I love this job because first, it’s not a desk job,” said Mathes. “But more importantly, I love

to create and to visualize how something will look when I’m done.” At the Van Michael Salon, Mathes will work with Daniel Holzberger, who was named international hairdresser of the year. Though he knows the move will be difficult and the job will be one to grow into, Mathes’s is certain he is prepared and can handle life outside of Indiana. His secret to success is simply believing in his own achievements. “I don’t let anyone tell me this is not a real job. Anything can be a real job if you have passion for it,” Mathes said. After spending much time learning the business and styling, Mathes wants to get more involved in the business and corporate aspect down the road. Mathes hopes to become a global educator for the Aveda Corporation. He also has aspirations of opening a Van Michael’s Salon in Carmel. “I love what I do and I’m so passionate about it plus I love to share my knowledge. That will be the true measure of success,” he said.

Puppy love goes a long way for hospital patients By Samantha Volpe Current in Carmel Kendall Wynee is a six-year-old patient at Clarian North Medical Center. When a small, very fluffy dog like Char comes to brighten her day though, Kendall feels like an extraordinary guest. Char, feels like the star of the show with all the affection she’ll receive. Char, a Shih Tzu owned by Barb Rodeman, is a volunteer dog in Clarian North’s Dog Therapy Program. Purely run by volunteer time from people like Barb Rodeman, the program strives to comfort patients during their time spent in the hospital. All five dogs in the program are carefully groomed and trained to be calm and friendly. The dogs visit both young and old patients before surgery or during IV treatments, to take their minds off their situations. The visits are often very beneficial to lifting patient spirits. The dogs are taught well not to jump or lick the patients, so the opportunities to spend time with these dogs are also hassle free. Pet therapy isn’t a very common program in hospitals, but Barb Rodeman said it is up and coming in hospitals all over Indiana. “The payoffs of the program are well worth all the effort, especially when we experience patient reactions,” Rodeman said. There are five teams that rotate their visits depending on which day the dog volunteer is assigned, but each team includes the owner, a dog and volunteer to assist patients and visitors. “Each team makes visits in the hospitals for as much as two hours, which tires the dogs out, especially the smaller ones, like Char,”

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Kendall Wynee, Char and Barb Rodeman in the playroom at Clarian North.

said Rodeman.The dog’s owners go to special lengths to ensure that the guests are in a sterile surrounding. Before Char can share a chair with children, Barb Rodeman sets down a special disposable blanket, as an extra precaution. Char spends much time with children in the playroom as they watched television and colored in their coloring books. Char came prepared for playing dress up however, decked out in a pearl necklace and frilly dress. The work done by the dog therapy volunteer team has made a lasting impression during their visits. The internal joy brought upon the patients by the five volunteer dogs can lighten their days, which often are filled with extensive treatment. “We do anything we can to brighten a patient’s day, or even make it just a little bit easier,” Rodeman said.

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Carmel’s real homecoming victory COMMENTARY By Jeff Worrell The faculty edged out the freshmen to take top dollar honors in this year’s Carmel High School Homecoming Playhouse Auction. Only $50 worth of distance between first and second place, but clearly, students, teachers, administration, football team, local charities and the community, all finished the week winners. Homecoming 2010 goes in the record books as an indisputable success. In case you hadn’t noticed, Homecoming at Carmel High School is different than it used to be. Probably very different from the Homecoming you remember. Can you recall the floats, pep rally and the primary goal of a winning score on Friday night from your high school days? Nothing has changed about the goal to win, but the floats are a thing of the past. Instead, the administration has helped focus the energy of the students toward activities that are still fun and competitive, but also benefit society. Amy Skeens-Benton, Assistant Carmel High School Principal in charge of Student Activities tells me that Homecoming events raised over $6,900 this year. The money will assist several local charities including Chaucies Place, Promising Futures of Indiana, School on Wheels, Carmel Clay Education Foundation and Carmel Clay Library Foundation. Each class, plus the faculty, formed teams to construct a real playhouse designed to go in a lucky Carmel resident’s back-

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yard. An online auction determined the retail viability of each playhouse carefully planned, decorated and built by the five teams. Construction expert Pete Gray, volunteers his time each year to make sure the end result produces a structure that is play worthy and safe. He is the only adult allowed into the construction zone during the four hour window of time that each team is given to complete their masterpiece. Skeens-Benton said, “Class officers look at their available pool of students and seek out artists, builders, designers, laborers and moral supporters. It is a great way to bring different groups of students together that might not normally interact with each other.” A 5K Walk, and Class Penny War also contributed to the final dollar count collected during the week. When asked they why stage this kind of Homecoming, Skeens-Benton said, “Class competition is positive. It is fun and it is clear the students have a great time. But more importantly, it directs the focus to giving back. I am so proud of the kids and proud of the message it sends.” The Greyhounds really marched to victory this year, both on and off the field. Jeff Worrell is a local business owner. He recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at jworrell@advantagemedical.com

Farmers market sees increased attendance, gets new home By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Carmel The Carmel Farmer’s Market wrapped up a successful year before making the move to a new home at the Center for the Performing Arts. The move comes at a prime time for the Carmel Farmer’s Market, which has been growing and expanding in its current location in front of city hall for the past 11 years. Attendance for 2010 was up 12 percent over last year’s numbers, a significant Layout of Farmer’s Market on the green boost over the average 5 percent attendance Moreover, the space itself is much larger, increase per year. which will allow the market to continue to “We attribute the increase to the dramatically expand and include a greater variety of food growing interest in local foods, especially the vendors. At the green, the actual spaces for the concern that people have regarding food safety,” vendors will be increased also of accommodate said City Councilman and Market Director Ron space needs, and the Rotary Amphitheater will Carter. be able to host musicians who perform during In the new space at the Village Green in front the market each weekend. of the Palladium, Carter said the Market will Carter said the green is not just going to be benefit from a variety of changes. Primarily, the the new home for the Farmer’s Market and the largest complaint facing the current location is benefits extend far into Carmel’s interest in art the limited parking and set up required from and design. “It’ not just the Farmer’s Market volunteers to manage traffic cones and barriers. space,” he said. “It can used for other events, inOn the green, parking is much simpler as the cluding art shows and festivals. At an art festival Palladium’s parking garage can be used to hold we can have up to 150 spaces for artists. And on the nearly 2,600 average visitors that come to June 11 we’ll share the space with the Carmel the market on any given Saturday. Marathon. It’s a shared space.”

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Carmel and the most positivethinking people in America COMMENTARY By Bob Montgomery The people of Carmel have more peace of mind, better health and never seem to run out of energy. Why? Perhaps it is the joy and satisfaction of living in a place they feel they belong. But I believe it’s because most of the people in Carmel have found the secret of happiness. Do you agree too many people today feel defeated by the everyday problems of life, that they struggle and whine their way through each day with a sense of dull resentment to just the daily flow of problems? Isn’t it sad that so many people should be defeated by the problems and difficulties of human life? What makes the people of Carmel so refreshingly alive? I believe it is because they have chosen to ignore personal hardships but not the tragedies of the world. Some people permit obstacles to control their minds. But the people of Carmel seemingly refuse to become mentally subservient to the challenges of life. They channel their spiritual power through the vising problems that appear to defeat most

people. The obstacles are simply not permitted to destroy the pursuit of happiness – and their sense of wellbeing. The primary industry in Carmel appears to be self improvement. I’m fascinated by the people of Carmel. They appear to be thoroughly enthusiastic and want to demonstrate the effective principles that produce a victorious life. As students of life we can admire and learn from the people of Carmel – a city of people with self esteem and respect for each other, people who take a keen pleasure in living, a people who wield an expanding influence on the rest of the world. The people, the families, of Carmel have developed a system for creative living based upon spiritual principles. The world of people can learn from what the people of Carmel are ready to teach us – a simple yet practical system for a successful life, for the individual and for family living. Bob Montgomery is an occasional contributor to Current Publishing. You may e-mail him at info@ curretnincarmel.com

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Mayor to speak on state of city Wednesday Current in Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard will deliver his 14th State of the City Address Wednesday at the Carmel Chamber’s monthly luncheon. As of press time, Brainard’s speech was not yet completed, but Director of Community Relations Nancy Heck said the address will focus on the city’s long-term plans that are coming to fruition. As multiple extensive redevelopment projects near completion, the speech, Heck said,

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will detail the planning and decision making that went into creating the Carmel of today. Brainard will also discuss ongoing and future projects. The address will be held at the Ritz Charles, 12156 North Meridian Street, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. The registration deadline for the event is Oct. 11; however, some walk-ins will be admitted at the door. For more information, visit www.carmelchamber.com.

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DISPATCHES » Veteran’s Day contest – The city of Carmel is inviting all students in Carmel to participate in this year’s annual Veterans Day Poster and Essay Contest. The theme for both contests is “defending freedom,” and entries are due at the city hall reception desk by 4 p.m. on Oct. 18. Entries should be made to the attention of Nancy Heck. Only one 300-word essay and 12-inches-by-14-to-18-inches poster will be accepted per grade, per participating school. Winners will be recognized at the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 10. » Support the Ambassadors – Bowl with the Carmel High School Ambassadors on Sunday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m. at Woodland Bowl. Join the Ambassadors show choir for a fun afternoon of bowling, silent auction, and entertainment by this award-winning group. Your participation will help the Ambassadors raise funds for another successful show choir competition season. Please contact Mike Lynch at 965-4501 or mlynch1@ indy.rr.com for more information. » CCS posts record highs for placement tests – Carmel Clay Schools had 1,095 students enrolled in at least one Advanced Placement (AP) course with those students taking 1,866 AP tests throughout the 2009-2010 school year. This is a 9 percent increase in courses taken and a 12 percent increase in tests given over the previous year. Additionally, during the 2009-2010 school year, 46 percent of Carmel High School students attended and passed an AP class. This surpasses the Indiana Department of Education’s goal by 21 percent. » Talented kids don’t achieve potential? – Exceptionally talented children are just as likely to fail in life as succeed according to a new study. In one of the most extensive studies carried out, Professor Joan Freeman tracked the development of children who had exceptional abilities in math, art or music from 1974 to today and said that of 210 children in her study, “maybe only half a dozen might have been what we might consider conventionally successful.” Freeman says most gifted children fail to live up to their potential because they are trapped in handicapping situations, which often are a result of pushy parents and the lack of a true childhood. -www.educationnews.org

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Oh! My aching back COMMENTARY By Becky Kapsalis Have you picked up your high school kid’s backpack lately? Oh my gosh! My husband picked up our high school granddaughter’s backpack and was astounded at its heaviness. He also offered to carry her friend’s book bag and was equally astounded at the weight. He guessed each bag easily weighed close to 40 pounds. Do we need to put warning signs on book back packs? Warnings such as: “Carry at your own risk”, or “Carrying half your body weight is bad for your health”. These questions come to mind: 1. Has anyone checked to see what health effect carrying these heavy book bags has on the backs of these kids? 2. How much homework is being given to these kids making it necessary to carry that many books home? 3. Are teachers aware of their colleagues’ homework assignments causing students to carry books from multiple classes?

When I was a young girl my mom would say to me “Take care of your health during your young years so that you can enjoy a health filled old age.” Well I’m in that old age category now and while I didn’t have to carry 40 pounds of books when I was younger, I do know how important my back is to me today. Following my mother’s wisdom, I think I can safely assume that kids who are carrying the heavy weight of books on their backs now, will have major back problems as they get older. These kids are in their developmental years. Anything to excess can be detrimental to their health, certainly carrying very heavy book bags on their backs falls into this excess category. Check the weight of the books your kids are carrying on their backs. Let me hear from you. Hugs!

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Is that really necessary? GRAMMAR LESSON By Brandie Bohney I recently got an e-mail from a faithful reader in Noblesville who had a question about the use of that between independent clauses. He didn’t ask in so many words, but that was his question. Did I lose you there? Let me explain. Sometimes, we use that between two clauses: Bob knew that Sheila was married. She told him that she was. She did not, however, tell her husband that she was seeing Bob. In some cases, it is perfectly acceptable to omit the that. In fact, for informal conversation and writing, the omission of that is sometimes preferred to leaving it in. That, in many instances, is considered an expletive, or a word with no grammatical function in a sentence. (Expletive meaning a swear word is different. Curse words can have grammatical function in sentences, but I would recommend against using them.) When it is used in the expletive sense, one can use it or omit it without creating an error either way. The tricky part, of course, is that you cannot always omit that because it is not always an

expletive. While a run-down of all the instances wherein that is necessary versus those in which it is an expletive might be helpful to a few, it would require tremendous explanation, and there’s a fairly easy shortcut: if in doubt, leave that in the sentence. You know that your sentence will be correct with that, and it’s possible that the sentence will be incorrect with that, so just leave it in. On the flip side, one easy way to remember whether that is needed in your sentence is to take it out and see if the sentence makes sense (or as much sense) without it. If removing that doesn’t create any ambiguity, it’s probably not necessary. If, however, you still would like to know more about specific cases, pick up a copy of Theodore Berstein’s “The Careful Writer”. He discusses the expletive that in detail. 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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DISPATCHES » CCP announces cast for 'Dead Man's Cell Phone' – The Carmel Community Players announced the cast for their upcoming production of Sarah Ruhl’s comedy, “Dead Man’s Cell Phone.” The show is an imaginative new comedy which opens with and incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. An irritated patron who tries to stop the ringing discovers the cell phone’s owner is dead. Cast members include Susie Mohr and Gregory Howard of Indianapolis as the leads in addition to John Murray, Diann Ryan and Kara Coleman of Carmel. Learn more at carmelplayers.org. » Steir comes to Garvey Simon – Garvey Simon Art Access is presenting an exhibition of prints by Pat Steir at its Carmel location, 27 East Main St. The exhibition began Oct. 9 and runs through Nov. 27. An important American painter and printmaker, Steir has been a working artist for more than 40 years. Since her first New York exhibition in 1964, the artist has created a broad spectrum of work emanating from her pouring technique, which has been refined to the point of virtuosity. » CD release party – Healing Sixes, featuring Carmel musician Jeff Stone, will celebrate the release of its latest CD “Bluejay” this Friday at Radio Radio, 1119 Prospect St. Indianapolis. The show will last from 9:30 to 11 p.m. and will feature a performance by The Steepwater Band. To learn more, visit www.healingsixes.com. » Fashion and Art Show – PrimeLife Enrichment will hold its 2010 Fashion and Art Show Oct. 27 at the PrimeLife Center, 1078 Third Avenue SW, Carmel. The doors will open at 11 a.m. and the event will feature wearable art clothing hand painted by the Indiana Decorative Artists Association as well as original jewelry designed by Katherine Kemp. Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for non-members and must be purchased on or before Oct.21. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, call 815-7000. » Get comfy in coach – On domestic flights, coach seats vary in width from 16.5 to 18 inches and in pitch (the distance between two rows of seats) from 30 to 36 inches. Internationally, they usually range from 17 to 20 inches in width and from 31 to 42 inches in pitch. Charts on SeatGuru let you compare seat dimensions on a slew of carriers. Remember that you can pay a few extra dollars for more legroom on JetBlue and United. -www.concierge.com

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Lambert's to celebrate anniversary with concert By Ashley Wilson Current in Carmel Lambert’s Music Center of Noblesville will be celebrating its first anniversary on Thursday, October 14th. Starting at 1 p.m. guests are welcome to come and enjoy family friendly festivities as well as two concerts, starting at one and six-thirty p.m. Open since October 15th 2009, Lambert’s Music Center has become the county center for L.I.F.E., Lowery Is Fun and Exciting, a program designed to spread music in assisted living and the elderly community. Their Anderson store, which has been open since October 2, 2006, has been named the largest L.I.F.E. club in the United States, in addition, they also have began promoting Lowery Quick Start Program, which encourages patrons to learn their favorite songs and share with friends. Accompanying snacks and door prizes, Seth Rye, who travels across the United States for Lowery Organ Co., will be the featured artist for the festivities. Rye is an accomplished organist, as well as comedian, with over 30 albums to his credit including Disney’s Electric Light Parade. As a self-taught musician, Seth has been playing the Organ since age five, all due to his father’s career in ministry. He’s also adapted some new-age ideals for his shows, including the use of video cameras on both his hands and his feet. “It’s completely different with me then any-

Lambert's Lowrey Music Center will celebrate its first anniversary with a performance by accomplished organist and comedian Seth Rye. one else. I carry tiny video cameras. I show my hands, my feet, everything to the audience. It’s a complete AV show that accompanies my show. You’ll see it all!” laughs Rye. As a self-described comedian, Rye warns, “ I do not tell jokes. I play and I have fun with the audience. It’s not a church concert, so I won’t make it one.” In fact, Rye stressed that playing the organ does not go hand in hand with a church or a funeral. Instead, he prefers to play popular songs by artists such as Michael Buble. Each of his concerts begins with an opener of his choice, but from there he let’s the audience decide. “ I try and let different types of people

request a song. Normally my audiences are so mixed I can play just about anything, but I try to please as many as I can in a single performance,” said Rye. Rye encourages everyone to come out and help Phil and Judy Lambert celebrate their first successful year at the Noblesville Store. “I have known Judy since her first month in the music business, she’s done so well for herself, she’s worked for it. She bought the store. You’ve got to give her credit for all her accomplishments.” The festivities begin at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 14th with a free concert and will conclude with a second concert at 6:30 p.m.

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Bamboo not only earth-friendly but kitchen-friendly, too COOKING By Jennifer Jacobi Bamboo is the new wood and has become a viable resource in today’s society. It is the fastest growing plant on earth (up to 18 inches per day) and has the ability to re-generate itself every 3-5 years, so there is no need for replanting. It has quite an amazing resume and so many wonderful benefits that it is now used to make thousands of useful products like furniture, musical instruments, art utensils, paper, food, towels and even floors. In fact, it might be easier to compile a list of what bamboo cannot be used for than what it is used for. Wooden spoons and bowls are a step back into our Grandma’s kitchen. Bamboo has become quite the rage for many products and simply enough there are great varieties of cooking utensils and serving bowls to use in your kitchen and add a rich look to your table. When working with wooden spoons or serving salads and desserts in your wooden bowls you might have found that over the years yours have stained, cracked or split. This is what naturally happens with wood. Because it is so durable, bamboo products will not crack or split, keeping your utensils free from areas that bacteria finds to harbor and then

multiply. Bamboo doesn’t absorb moisture, making it perfect for dipping oils and juicy foods. It looks beautiful and is wonderful to serve up chips, cookies and muffins as well. Cooking utensils such as spoons and spatulas made from this earth-friendly resource will not scratch your cookware and resist staining, so feel free to grab for a bamboo spoon the next time you are stirring your spaghetti sauce in your non-stick or stainless cookware. Noblesville resident Jennifer Jacobi is a Pampered Chef Consultant and Director. You may contact her at www.pamperedchef.biz/ jenniferjacobi

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Local filmmakers premiere at Heartland By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Carmel Mozel Sanders’s name and gospel music are as familiar as the Thanksgiving Dinner for the needy he started almost 40 years ago. The story of Mozel’s impact and life will be the subject of a locally produced and filmed documentary at the Heartland Film Festival, named “MozeL”. Directed by local independent film maker Kim Stephens and produced by Carmel resident, Michael Ruggiero, the documentary explores Mozel as an everyday man who accomplished extraordinary things. “The story of Mozel reads like a novel, and at the end it’s so nice to get there and be able to say that there are good people and good thing in our world,” said Ruggiero. Mozel Sanders was an Indianapolis fixture until his death in 1988. The pastor of the Mount Vernon Baptist Church and local radio DJ, Mozel was a gospel singer, Civil Rights activist and established the first city-wide charitable Thanksgiving Dinner in 1974. The film “MozeL” focuses on a motto surrounding his life: “do not look down on a man unless you’re willing to pick him up.” The idea for the film came out of a lunch between Ruggiero and Sanders’s son, Roosevelt. During the lunch Ruggiero felt so compelled by the story, he and Roosevelt Sanders agreed

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to make the film then and there. Afterwards Ruggiero sought to find a local filmmaker who could, on a small budget, could really tell the story of Mozel. He found Kim Stephens through Mozel’s daughter. “I love telling people stories,” said Stephens. An IPS teacher and Indianapolis resident, she said she knew well about the extraordinary Thanksgiving dinner, and was even more impressed to learn about Mozel throughout the process. “Even though he’s no longer here, what he started and his legacy are. As I worked on this film I was so surprised to find out how everyday he was, even though he was rebellious and active in the community.” Nearly three and a half years later of hunting for interviews, seeking out rare footage of Mozel, editing and writing, and a scare that the film had been lost, the project is complete and ready for its premiere during the Heartland Film Festival. “We can all learn from Mozel,” said Stephens. “He didn’t care about race. When one person struggled, he was there to extend his hand and give back to others.” MozeL premieres Oct. 17th at 4:45 p.m. at the Castleton AMC Theatre and will also be shown Oct. 20 at 2:30pm at Showplace AMC 17 Theatre. Tickets are available at www.trulymovingpictures.org

don’t have the bells and whistles of the mega ships. There are no casinos, disco lounges or Vegas-type shows. Instead entertainment may include dancing, singing performances or movies. Most one-week cruises include 7-10 stops. You’ll see a great deal onshore and relax while onboard. • Close quarters. Cabins are tiny, but welldesigned. Many have floor-to-ceiling glass doors for optimal viewing of the scenery. Not all have television, so, if it’s important, check deck plans before you book. • Prices vary. The larger riverboats tend to be the most affordable. Fares run around $200 per person per day. Travel in the off-season (late autumn-spring) and you might get a two-for-one excursion rate. Popular riverboat cruise operators include Viking, Uniworld, Avalon Waterways and AMA Waterways. For details on river cruising, contact a travel agent or river cruise operator directly.

TRAVEL By Tracy Line For me, the hardest part of my job is containing myself as I search vacation destinations for clients. There are so many places I long to see … trips I want to take. Currently topping my list? A European river cruise. Apparently I’m not alone. A recent article in Budget Travel noted sailings by river cruise have increased 60 percent since 2004. This year over 215,000 Americans will board a riverboat, the majority sailing through Europe. River cruises offer a unique way to see beautiful scenery, sample gourmet cuisine and explore foreign cultures. If a river cruise is on your vacations-to-take list, consider the following: • Intimate atmosphere. Riverboats accommodate anywhere from 50 to 250 passengers. Service is more personalized, and the staff is likely to call you by name. Passengers tend to get to know one another quickly. • All-inclusive prices. Unlike cruise ships, river cruises include excursions, expert travel guides and alcoholic beverages in the base price. Once you’ve paid your fare, you can close your wallet and enjoy. • Limited entertainment. Riverboats

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THEATRE The Little Mermaid

The Pyramid Players presentation of the stage adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale, “The Little Mermaid,” continues through Nov. 6 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Performances are for all ages, but offered particularly for children in preschool through sixth grade. Tickets are $12.50 and include a snack. Performances are at 10 a.m. on Fridays and at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays, except Oct. 15 and 16. For reservations, contact the box office at 317.872.9664 or visit the theater’s web site, www.beefandboards.com.

Schoolhouse Rock

Indianapolis Children’s Theatre will revive its wildly successful production of”Schoolhouse Rock Live!” a staged adaptation of the ABC cartoon series, “Schoolhouse Rock!” Performances for school groups are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 11 through Friday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. daily. All performances are open to the public, including two shows on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children and $ for school groups. Purchase tickets at www.civictheatre.org.

LIVE MUSIC Mickey’s Irish Pub

The following performances and events will take place this week at Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street. For more information call 573-9746. Wednesday - Texas Holdem Poker Friday – Soul Street Saturday – Kyxx

Verizon Wireless Music Center

The following musical acts will be playing at Verizon Wireless Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville. Oct. 30—Insane Clown Posse, 7 p.m. $34.50 general admission.

Mo’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 770-9020. Oct. 15 – Lemon Wheel. Oct. 16 – Blonde Sonja. Oct. 22 – Cari Ray Band.

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THEATRE Your Guests Are Ghosts

The 2010-2011 Season at Westfield Playhouse opens on Oct. 15 with “Your Guests Are Ghosts” by John Vornholt. First-year law students Lin Fletcher and Jim Stoddard apply for a job at the Peaceful Rest Retirement Home, and quickly discover that the retirees are not elderly humans, but displaced ghosts. Show dates are Oct. 16, 21, 22, 29 and 30 at 7.30 p.m., and Oct. 24 and 31 at 2.30 pm. Tickets are $12, and $10 for seniors. For reservations, call 317-896-2707.

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FAMILY Heartland Film Festival

The 10-day Heartland Film Festival opens Oct. 15 and continues with screenings at the AMC Casteton Square 14 and AMC Showplace Indianapolis 17 through Oct. 23. The event’s awards ceremony is Oct. 16. For a schedule of events and ticket information, visit www.trulymovingpictures.org.

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Community Halloween Party

Come in costume and enjoy games, treats, hayrides and more at the annual Community Halloween Party Oct. 12. The free party will be in the Exhibition Center at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville, from 6-8 p.m. Youth ages 10 and younger are invited to come in costume and enjoy games, prizes, candy and refreshments, a haunted barn and a hayride. There will be a costume contest according to age beginning at 7:30 p.m. Hayrides begin at 6 p.m. Contact the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service at (317) 776-0854 or visit our website at www. ag.purdue.edu/counties/hamilton.

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Headless Horseman

The 27th annual Headless Horseman event opens Oct. 15 and continues on weekends through Oct. 30 at Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. The event features a spooky hayride, campfire storytelling, puppet shows, glow in the dark activities, scary-o-ke and the Disney movie “Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” Hugabug make-up lessons and Animalia. Gates open 6-9 p.m. Tickets: Thursday and Sunday tickets are $8 presale (at participating Marsh and O’Malia stores) and $10 at the gate. Friday and Saturday tickets are $12 presale and $14 at the gate. Info: www.connerprairie.org, 317.776.6006

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The Lineup: The World’s Greatest Crime Writers Tell the Inside Story of their Detectives By Otto Penzler “The Lineup” is a collection of essays from 21 of the most popular contemporary crime writers. Michael Connelly, Lee Child, Alexander McCall Smith, Anne Perry, and many other authors speak intimately of their fictional creations. Did you ever wonder how John Rambo (“First Blood” by David Morrell) or Jack Reacher (“The Killing Floor” by Lee Child) got their names? Many fascinating details are revealed as each author is given a chapter to describe their process for writing or provide background information on their beloved characters. Several of the writers describe how they began their careers and detail the peaks and valleys they have encountered in becoming bestselling authors. This book is a must read for fans of the mystery, crime writing genre. It is enjoyable to read how some of the most popular characters in crime fiction were created. If you are a fan of Harry Bosch, Alex Delaware, Lincoln Rhyme, Tess Monaghan, or Elvis Cole, you can learn how these intriguing personalities were formed and found their way onto the page. It’s a great book to use to find new authors. Reviewed by Brian Barrett 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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DISPATCHES » Avoid fast food salads for diets – McDonald’s Premium Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken contains 890 mg of sodium—more than half the recommended daily limit. And that’s without the Caesar dressing, which can pile on another 500 mg. Select the low-fat Italian and it’s even 30 percent higher. In these ready-to-go salads, the worst part is usually the chicken, which is often cooked in a high-sodium marinade for flavor and may also be injected with a sodium solution to keep the meat moist. Smarter choice: Skip the entrée salad and go for the burger with a garden salad on the side. A McDonald’s plain hamburger has 520 mg of sodium (250 calories, 9 g fat); add the side salad (20 calories, 0 g fat, 10 mg sodium). -Prevention » Burn off your breast cancer risk – Moderate exercise such as brisk walking two hours a week cuts risk of breast cancer 18 percent. Regular workouts may lower your risks by helping you burn fat, which otherwise produces its own estrogen, a known contributor to breast cancer. -www.prevention.com

Elevated insulin precursor to weight gain, diabetes COMMENTARY By Dr. Angela LaSalle “Doc, I don’t have diabetes, in fact, I have low blood sugar. My energy drops in the afternoon and I’m gaining weight even though I haven’t changed my diet.” Sound familiar? If so, you may want to talk to your doctor about checking your insulin levels. Insulin is a hormone that opens the gates to allow glucose into your cells to produce energy. It is made by the pancreas, and is present even when you are fasting. With eating, more insulin is released from the beta cells of the pancreas to prevent the rise in blood sugar and to keep a constant stream of energy available for the body. Because of aging, genetics and overeating, cells can become resistant to insulin’s signal making it more difficult for the glucose to enter the cell and cause the body to produce higher levels of insulin to get the same job accomplished. The higher insulin levels result in weight gain and instability of the blood sugar, often causing low sugars and fatigue to occur between meals. Higher insulin means more

» Better stroke protection – In a study of 673 men and women who suffered ischemic strokes (due to impaired blood flow to the brain), those who performed aerobic exercise (such as brisk walking or swimming) at least four times weekly before their strokes were better able to perform daily tasks (such as bathing) and had fewer functional problems (related to driving, for example) than those who were less active. The theory is that because exercise promotes blood flow, it builds resilience to stroke-related neurological damage. -Bottom Line Health » Healthy drive-thru - With so much press given these days to the havoc that drive-thrus can cause to our diets and health in general, a local health company is offering a new twist…a “Healthy DriveThru.” Nightingale Home Healthcare is offering the flu shot with drive-through convenience every Wednesday throughout the month of October from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the corporate headquarters—1036 S. Range Line Road, Carmel. A schedule of prices and contact information is available at 334-7777 or www. homecareforyou.com. Nightingale offers the flu shot free to all veterans and Medicare recipients. Veterans need merely to show DD214 separation papers to receive the free service.

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inflammation in the body that can lead to heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol abnormalities. Since insulin levels can be high years before the blood sugar starts to elevate, someone who has just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may have had high insulin for more than a decade, as many as half may already have cardiovascular disease or suffered other cell damage. Gaining weight around the middle is a good clue, but the best way to know if you have insulin resistance is to check both a fasting insulin and glucose level. If your fasting blood sugar is close to 100 or above and your insulin levels are more than 7 to10, your doctor can guide you toward a diet and exercise plan and medications to help you reduce your insulin levels and prevent more serious health issues. Angela LaSalle, M.D. practices integrative medicine with the Indiana Health Group in Carmel and is board certified in family medicine. For more information, visit, www. angelalasallemd.com.

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Citrus Bergamot may help lower bad cholesterol NUTRITION By Laura Marenco Bergamot is the common name of the fruit Citrus bergamia Risso, which grows only in the coastal region of the Ionian Sea in the southern Calabrian region of Italy. Bergamot essential oil is used widely in the cosmetic and perfumery industries. In clinical studies, Citrus Bergamot delivered impressive cardiovascular benefits by positively affecting the amount of cholesterol the body produces naturally. The antioxidants compounds in Citrus Bergamot promote cardiovascular health by restoring the antioxidant status, protecting the cells from oxidative stress, and neutralizing free radicals. This news comes on the heels of recent published research on “Journal of Natural Product” in July 2009, which showed bergamot fruit contains rare higher molecular weight flavonoids carrying the 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid (HMG) moiety. Professor G. Sindona from Calabria University had identified four flavonoids able to interfere with the natural synthesis of cholesterol in the human body. A new human clinical trial published in 2009 involved 82 dyslipidemic patients, all with total cholesterol and triglyceride over 250. These patients were given either one or two 500 mg capsule of Citrus Bergamot Polyphenolic Ex-

tract for 30 days. At the end of the 30 days, the research showed an average of 31.44 percent reduction in Total Cholesterol, 42.82 percent increase in HDL Cholesterol, 38.84 percent reduction in LDL Cholesterol, 41.54 percent reduction in Triglycerides, and 21.93 percent increase in Blood Glucose level. Lead researcher, Vincenzo Mollace M.D., professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy at University Magna Graecia, in Catanzaro, Italy was encouraged by the result. “In just four weeks, we saw a significant reduction in total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides among these dyslipidemic patients who had elevated cholesterol levels and high risk for CVD. In addition, we are seeing significant increase in HDL, the good cholesterol and reduction in blood glucose as well,” said Mollace. Citrus Bergamot may present another option in the fight against high cholesterol and heart disease. It is natural products derived from fruit, but always check with your physician before taking a new supplement. Laura Marenco is a certified personal trainer and nutritional advisor for PointBlank Nutrition. You may e-mail her at laura@pointblanknutrition. com.

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Do your plastic surgery research BODY BEAUTY By Barry Eppley With today’s ease of information gathering, photo acquisition, and methods of presentation, contemporary plastic surgery qualifiers are much different and more defining. New questions include photographic demonstration, recent patient experiences, and educational information. Historically, patients were advised to ask a basic list of questions to their plastic surgeon to be certain they were qualified to perform the surgery. This included board certification, in what specialty was their certification, society membership and hospital privileges. While these are still good questions, they are so simple to find and don’t have the significance that they once did. Photographic publication surrounds us at every corner today. Whether it is on Facebook or other social media, even the most basic cell phone can take a pretty good picture. Plastic surgeons are the most advanced and proficient of all medical specialties in photography on average. Therefore, one should come to expect a good demonstration of a plastic surgeon’s most valued asset, before and after patient photographs. While it is true that any business is going to put out its best results, at the least you need to see a handful of actual patient before and after photographs. The more, the better. A past customer’s experience is a good barometer of service and results for any business.

But a patient who had surgery a long time ago is not as useful as one who has had a surgical experience in the past weeks to months. Fresh experiences are what you need and preferably from more than just one patient. Having a recent patient also suggests that the procedure is performed more than just a few times a year. Brochures and flyers are standard educational pieces in any plastic surgery practice. But there are so many boiler-plate pieces that are available to purchase for any plastic surgery procedure that they are not only unimaginative and often useless information. What you want to see is customized practice information that provides detailed and meaningful procedure information that reflects what that plastic surgeon specifically does. You want to know what this plastic surgeon does, not what the average plastic surgery approach is. Look for a blog or some type of updated commentary about procedures on their website, information that suggests they have an interest in ongoing patient education. If a plastic surgeon doesn’t have a website or easily can get you information and show what they can do, then consider moving on. Dr. Eppley is an Indianapolis board-certified plastic surgeon. Comments can be sent to info@ eppleyplasticsurgery.com

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Lessons from the field COMMENTARY By David Cain Business is like football. For that matter, business is like any sport. You draw up a plan, field a team, and play the best game you can. You have an owner, you’ve got coaches, you have fans, you have days off, and you have a playbook for the season. You’ve got an offensive strategy and a defensive one. You’ve got people betting on you. You compete against other teams and you are always working to keep your fans engaged and happy. And, you’ve got to make money by winning. I’m not a fanatic about drawing comparisons between sports and business, but I do enjoy stacking them side-by-side occasionally. There’s a lot to be learned off the field from the similarities with the game on the field. One of my favorite sayings is, “we need more offense.” Offense is the points; it’s the score, what’s on the board at the end of the game. It’s who wins. And, in business, it’s often one of the hardest parts. It’s easier to be defensive, benchmarking against competitors and working a safe strategy as you evaluate and mitigate your risks. While defense might win football games, offense in business gets you paid. Innovation, relentless

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Malicious mobile apps TECHNOLOGY By Gary Hubbard Question: is it true that iPhone apps are safer than Android apps because Apple is so careful about developers allowed to offer apps to iPhone users? The explosion of mobile applications is happening so fast that issues of safety and security seem to be taking a back seat. A big contributor to this lacking security is confusion and a poor understanding of just what exposure a mobile app can be to private information. Your smartphone has a lot of very valuable data to marketers and those with malicious intent: location, call history, text messages, e-mail, contacts, browsing history, your phone number. Once an application is loaded on your smartphone, it can do whatever the programmer has instructed it to do, with or without your ongoing permission. With these two platforms, Google’s Android and Apple’s IOS, there are some significant differences in how apps are distributed and what users are told when they install the apps. Google’s Android platform is a more open system for app developers, so users don’t have to download all their apps from the Android Marketplace. The benefit in openness is that over time, more developers are apt to build apps for the Android platform because they know that they can get it to market without getting Google’s approval, which can lower the overall costs & eliminates

the uncertainty of getting the app approved. Right now, there are several hundred thousand apps for the iPhone and less than 100,000 for Android phones, and nearly 64 percent of Android applications are free, compared to the only 28 percent for the iPhone applications. Bearing in mind malicious apps are likely to be free apps, Android apps alert the user during the install on what will be accessed on their phone by using the app and must get the user’s approval. Think like a hacker: one platform requires the submission for approval of every application (iPhone) and the other simply requires that you tell the user in a somewhat technical manner, what will happen when the app is installed (Android) but no one is confirming this. The reality as of this writing is that neither platform has experienced massive exposure to malicious applications, but you can be assured that this will change in the future. My recommendation is to just use the same rules as you should with your home computer; if you don’t need it, don’t install it and if you aren’t sure of the source, steer clear!

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Today, it’s all about me, Part 3 RELATIONSHIPS By Rachael Noble In my last two columns, I mentioned how on a recent date I started thinking of how easy it is for us to judge a book by its cover, since my date said I wasn’t at all what he’d expected. So I’m sharing a bit of my story with you! Because of my strict upbringing and homeschooling out on the prairie lands of Oklahoma, the most exposure I had to the outside world was when I started opera lessons at age 12 and began competing, chaperoned of course, across the United States. I met my ex-husband at my church when I was 16; we divorced a year after my daughter was born. His job eventually moved him here to Indianapolis and after marrying him in 1996, I then moved to Carmel. I faced a little culture shock at first. I had a hard time getting used to people being a bit unfriendly compared to my home, but thankfully I’ve made amazing friends and I am truly grateful for that! I was also surprised how it was so acceptable for people to drink alcohol. From where I came, alcohol was more acceptable in certain communities, but it’s still a very different mentality in Oklahoma. I crack up when people assume I’m the classic

definition of high maintenance; I rarely shop and I’m all about getting in my comfy jeans and doing low key, relaxing activities. I like a simple life and miss the days of four-wheeling in the country, and pot lucks. These days, I am a sales representative and I write this column. I’m a relationship coach, still occasionally break out the opera, do commercials, work a plethora of other part-time jobs, and my best job of all is raising my daughter. I think I’ve come a long way from the country gal who shot snakes and rode her horse without a bridle or saddle. But despite whatever vibe I’m unknowingly putting off, I will disagree with anyone who thinks I may be high maintenance. It’s certainly a lesson for me to not judge a book by its cover! Hopefully you enjoyed getting to know more about me as I have many of you readers out there through your kind emails. Thanks for reading and thank you for giving me a chance to share too! Rachael Noble is a single Carmel resident and contributing columnist. She can be reached at nobleadvice@yahoo.com.

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Dig deeper for church SPIRITUALITY By Bob Walters My friend, mentor, and our Hamilton County neighbor, George, who I’ve written about before, is a renowned scholar on the Eastern Church, on general church history including the Fathers (Patristics), and is a multilingual Bible translator. He has worked at the Vatican, been a missionary in sub-Saharan Africa, served as a medic with the International Red Cross, was mentored at the ancient monastery of St. Macarius in northern Egypt, and for a time was a Coptic cleric in his native Cairo. George retired from the divinity faculty at Cambridge University, England, in 2004 and since then has been living, writing, and teaching here in central Indiana. We have his lovely wife May, with her American career in computer systems management, to thank for that. Though “retired” George teaches seminars throughout America and England, has taught select classes at several area churches and colleges, and recently began his seventh year teaching Wednesday nights at East 91st Street Christian Church. George can write maddeningly meticulous class notes dissecting linguistic and spiritual subtleties of Hebrew, Greek and Latin Biblical pronouns (of Christ, in the Spirit, unto the Lord, etc.). But he can also simplify obvious but stupefying theological questions into three or four understandable points.

His current E91 series is “Bible Themes”. During the Temples class, George noted that Jews built temples where God appeared (theophany) or commanded: God dwelled, or tabernacled, in these Holy Places. Later in that lesson, George asked, “Why do Christians go to church?” The public class draws a diverse, church-savvy crowd, but the room fell silent. After all, Jesus said nothing about “keeping the Sabbath,” only loving God and each other. Plus, “Christ dwells in your hearts through faith” (Ephesians 3:17), not in temples.So, why church? Typical George, “Three points … “One, Jesus promised that when ‘two or three’ believers gather, He will be there. Two, to share the Lord’s Supper, the gift of the body and blood of Christ; that many may become one. This is highly symbolic, and also very, very real. Three, we are the ‘called,’ – the ecclesia. We are called to community, to worship Christ so He may give us strength and we will experience the love and commitment of our faith.” Good answer. If you’re there for the music or so you can feel good about yourself. George would suggest you dig deeper and feel good about Christ.

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Build your project, reap the benefits COMMENTARY By Randy Sorrell Did you know that now is absolutely the best time in a decade to complete just about any home improvement project? Think back five years ago when Hurricane Katrina devastated Louisiana. Simultaneous with that disaster, China and Saudi Arabia were charging ahead with massive development and Americans had just embraced the taste of Faith Popcorn’s cocooning sensation. Those factors created an insatiable appetite on basic construction materials from dimensional lumber, plywood, asphalt and all things metal (think nails, screws, joist hangers). Tested lessons from Econ 101 prove that when demand exceeds supply, the cost of those goods heads up. And rise furiously they did. Those popular boom times were famous for generous pay raises, healthy employee benefit packages and respectable corporate profits. As imagined, home improvement projects were confidently priced. Note: profit is not a four letter word. NEW REALITY Most teams in our field have not received a raise for a few years, have fewer benefits and are

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quite pleased to just have a job to wear a loaded tool belt to. Material costs have plummeted and are at a decade low. Only this time, supply exceeds demand creating the perfect time for happy homeowners to take advantage of contractors and suppliers nervous disposition as margins evaporate. Fortunately for those of us in the home improvement business, the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity, LIRA, projects that remodeling spending will likely increase on an annual basis by the end of the year and will of-

fer a double digit rise in first quarter of 2011. This Harvard based study finds that homeowner optimism is fueling this trend towards investing in our homes again and that it is moving beyond simple replacements and energy retrofits. SOCIAL TRENDS My hopeful projection is that we will soon be reading about those edgy social trends we were experiencing a few stubborn years ago that created the nesting, cocooning and hiving buzz. Those of us who have built cool projects around these experiences know that fantastic living spaces, outside or inside, have the capacity to positively impact how our family and friends live. If Econ 101 patterns prevail, expect to spend considerably more next year on home improvement projects. Smart consumers are building dream spaces, finishing basements, installing landscapes and patios now, and realizing huge value.

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Sole-pleasing bathroom floor heat REMODELING By David Decker The average human foot has 75,000 nerve endings which, per family member, adds up to 150,000 good mid-winter reasons to put electric, controllable radiant heat under a ceramic tile or stone bathroom floor. Autumn is a great time to make the installation. While that “tile chill” feels great when the weather is warm, cold feet on a cold hard floor in winter is the opposite of cozy. As a unique home improvement, it is relatively easy to install sole-pleasing warmth in the room where most people have the highest likelihood of being barefoot on a bare floor. Electric radiant heat works well under tile or stone and is considered a supplemental heat, different from the primary hydronic, or water tube, floor heating which would be installed throughout a home. It was briefly fashionable some years ago to put carpet in bathrooms, but homeowners rapidly discovered that an absorbent material in an area prone to water, chemicals, hair, mold, mildew, etc., is difficult to clean and maintain. A hard bathroom floor surface makes more sense, and a heated hard surface provides not only additional comfort but actually fights mold and mildew. Upgrading to a heated bathroom floor in-

volves both electrical and flooring work. Floor heat material can be put in for $10 per square foot and up, and considering the ongoing, daily proximity of water and wiring, the install, especially the electrical, should be done by professionals. The project involves removing the existing floor covering, prepping and installing proper subfloor, laying the custom-fit heating element, which looks like one of those foam under-rug anti-slip mats but with wiring like an electric blanket, liquid leveler, some wall wiring, a wallmounted digital thermostat, and choosing new bathroom ceramic, tile, slate or stone flooring. The job doesn’t take appreciably longer than just redoing the floor, and with 150,000 reasons to keep our feet happy, this is a crowd pleasing, sole satisfying improvement.

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Halloween isn’t what it used to be HUMOR By Mike Redmond Mr. Calendar has turned another page and we now find ourselves careening headlong toward Halloween, or the Halloween Season. I like Halloween. I really do. We’re talking a nearly unlimited supply of fun-size Milky Way bars. What’s not to like? I’m not sure however, that Halloween as it is practiced today is an improvement over the Halloweens of the Golden Age of Kidhood, the 1950s and 1960s. It was a Total Kid Holiday then, maybe the only one on the calendar. Christmas and the Fourth of July were good, but you had to share them with grown-ups. Halloween, however, was all about kids, or to be more specific: kids, costumes and loot. Back in the day, it was all about gangs of costumed kids roaming from house to house and extorting candy from the neighbors, and more. Before the razors in the apples panic, the bounty might include homemade cookies, fresh peanut brittle and caramel apples, and my favorite, popcorn balls. A good night’s take would fill a grocery bag and would contain examples of every item on your dentist’s most-hated list: the entire product lines of the Hershey, Mars, Hollywood, Peter Paul and Nestle companies, Tootsie Rolls in all sizes, taffy, licorice and lollypops, caramels and Cracker Jack, bubble gum cigars and candy cig-

arettes. Properly hoarded and rationed, a good Halloween haul could carry you past Thanksgiving, in time for Christmas. And then there were costumes. Costumes were actually kind of problematic for me. As Mom lectured to us every Halloween, we weren’t one of those rich families that could afford to buy those Ben Cooper or Collegeville costumes-in-boxes every year. Mom made our costumes; apparently a hand-sewn Batman suit was superior to some flimsy store bought thing. Obviously, Mom did not know a thing about Halloween costumes. We also handed down our costumes. My first time trick-or-treating I had to wear my big sister’s old witch costume, complete with a skirt. I was so embarrassed I refused to lift my mask or even speak, lest anyone find out who I was. My sister took care of it, though, by informing one and all that her brother was wearing a girl costume. I accidentally got even with her, though. I peed my pants and she had to take me home early. She was furious. For that reason I still count it among the better Halloweens of my life. Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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Facing my problems with Facebook HUMOR By Dick Wolfsie Are you addicted to Facebook? Do you want to dump your Facebook page and get an actual life, and you need help finding all the places you have to click to make your profile disappear? It’s called the 1,200 Steps Program. You’ll be completely anonymous. Doesn’t that sound attractive for a change? Now, 45 total strangers are waiting to see if I am going to friend them or quietly ignore them. The other day I noticed stuff had appeared in my profile that I did not put there. In the “I Like” section it said that I was fond of Latex Novelties. Fortunately, my son explained to me that it was the name of a rock group. I’m equally perplexed as to how that got on my page. The idea behind all this is networking is getting to know people who are connected to other people. For example: I know that Charlene Reynolds and I have 12 mutual friends. The problem is that I don’t know Charlene Reynolds. Occasionally, a personal survey pops up on my page: “Who would Dick save first if his kayak turned over, his dog or his wife? Do you think Dick wears a hairpiece? Do you have any interest in seeing Dick without any...” Look, I’m embarrassed just repeating this

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DISPATCHES » Pet food bank opens in Hamilton County – Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County has established a new Hamilton County Pet Food Bank in collaboration with the Hamilton County Humane Society to serve senior citizens, and families or individuals who are struggling to feed their pets due to a loss of employment or income. Requests for pet food assistance must be made in person at the Meals on Wheels office in Noblesville. Donations of pet food from generous pet lovers are needed for the Pet Food Bank. For assistance or to donate pet food, call Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County at 776-7159.

FELINES By Dr. Gregory Magnusson Here’s a recent question from our Leo’s Pet Care Facebook page: “My wife and I are planning a trip and we’re in a quandary about what to do with our cat. We’re thinking of taking her along with us, assuming we’ll probably need to give her some kind of drug to calm her. The other alternative, of course, is to board her, which isn’t very appealing, since we rescued her from the Humane Society, and we don’t wish to lock her up in a cage again. Which leads me to my question: Which is more stressful for a pet, the air travel, drugs, strange hotel room, etc, or being caged for a week? We want her with us during the trip; however we want to do what’s best for her.” Probably the least stressful option for any cat is to have someone come into your house and take care of her there. Cats don’t really care if it’s their owner cleaning their box and filling their bowl, or some stranger, as long as it gets done. The second option is to take her on the airplane, drug-free. Despite the common public perception that pets require sedation to board planes, that’s not my common practice anymore. In fact, many airlines prohibit pets that have been sedated because of liability issues. Consider this: as soon as your plane touches down and you get settled into your hotel, set up a litter box and some food and water, and let kitty out to explore, the stress is mostly gone. A cat free to explore her environment is a relatively happy cat, especially if she can locate her people, her familiarly scented litter box and her

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