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Hamilton County residents Peggy Monson (left) and David Slaughter are two of the primary faces behind the Heartland Film Festival.

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Carmel couple saw the heart “The way they treat volunteers,” says Steve Matthews, Carmel, keeps him and his wife Diane returning annually to lend their time. “We believe in their mission for positive media,” the Gala Gallery Seating co-chairs add. “The relationships feel like family. I never saw that level of care before.”

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Peggy Monson, Heartland Truly Moving pictures vice president of advancement, chats about award-winning films with David Slaughter, Carmel resident and Heartland vice president and COO.

By Tia Nielsen Current in Carmel Movies are core to the American entertainment lifestyle. At its inception in 1991, Indianapolis-based Heartland Film Festival tapped into that natural liking people have for well-told stories through film. But when the film festival wanted a dramatic change in 2005 – to reach a national audience, Carmel resident and banking executive Peggy Monson was tapped. Next up, music entertainment business owner David Slaughter was recruited out of Nashville, Tenn. Landing in Carmel the next year, Slaughter folded the festival into a new parent organization – one long envisioned by the founding board. The film festival became Heartland Truly Moving Pictures in 2006. Farm girl Monson, born and raised in Westfield on 161st Street – a dirt road at the time – met Heartland founder Jeff Sparks in theater productions in college. They stayed in touch as their careers followed divergent paths. After grad school, Monson headed to New York to join the world of banking. Desiring to live closer to family, Monson returned to Indiana in the 1990s, all the while continuing in banking circles. She and her husband Jim began volunteering for the Heartland Film Festival, begun by her old college buddy Jeff Sparks. In 2005, Sparks asked Monson if she was ready to do more with her love of compelling movies. A large grant was pending from the Lilly Endowment, and the film festival needed someone who could draw in committed donors and sponsors. Monson was invited to become the vice president of advancement. That “brought me full circle. I could

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use my financial background in a nonprofit setting.” Love for the arts and films would have an outlet. Giving others a “chance to express their philanthropic urges” fit too. But a pivotal reason to start a new career? “My friendship with Jeff.” David Slaughter left his hometown of Kokomo “three days after graduating from college thinking it was for 30 days. I left that job 16 years later.” When he did agree to join Heartland, he and his wife Monica chose to live in Carmel because it was the perfect place in between his Kokomo roots and his new Indianapolis office. Slaughter met Jeff Sparks through a mutual friend who served on the board. As an artist manager in the entertainment and sports business, Slaughter knew branding, and understood how to attract a national audience. These were key components needed to connect Heartland beyond a festival audience. Slaughter notes his family heritage of the simple virtues of honor and integrity attracted him to the Heartland mission. Crafting the “how-to” of the new trajectory of the organization led to the Heartland Truly Moving Picture Award given to selected theatrical films before their national release. Major studios seek them out for this endorsement to use in their marketing. It is seen as a stamp of approval. With a literacy and film initiative that serves national youth organizations and four Heartland Film Institutes per year, Heartland Truly Moving Pictures is on a mission to find passionate movie lovers everywhere you find a theater. Monson and Slaughter aim to make Heartland the star of the shows.

Steve and Diane Matthews dressed to attend the 2006 Heartland Gala Awards. They did not realize an emotional surprise from the staff awaited them. The Mathews’ daughter Abigail, “Abby”, did not survive a tragic accident the summer of 2006. “The outpouring of emotion… the love and caring from Jeff and the staff were overwhelming.” Subsequently, the Mathews Abigal family made a donation to Heartland in memory of Abby. At the Crystal Heart Awards Gala a few months later, Sparks asked Steve and Diane to join him at his table. “They surprised us during with the In Memoriam presentation [for Abby] during the Gala. “

Heartland Film Festival What: Featuring films by independent international filmmakers, plus the Crystal Heart Awards Ceremony, special opening night, closing night and family night screenings and a filmmakers seminar and brunch. When: Through Saturday Where: Film screenings at the AMC Castleton Square 14 and AMC Greenwood Park 14. Tickets: $7 in advance at www.HeartlandFilmFestival. org, at select Marsh Supermarkets or by calling 1-866HFF-1010. $8 at the box office. Packages for unlimited regular film screens, plus special events are available for $125 and $200. Info: Visit www.HeartlandFilmFestival.org for the complete festival lineup.

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It is our position that classic literature deserves a prominent place in the classroom. As educators motivate kids by encouraging them to “read what they please,” much traditional literature is being overlooked. We’re all for reading, but as a healthy and balanced diet is important to the body, isn’t a healthy and balanced reading list important to the mind? So why the classics? If taught correctly, these books illustrate our shared development as a culture and are highly relevant in today’s world. Works from ancient Greece, medieval Europe, and the Great Depression demonstrate the universality of love and hate, government and politics, life and death – the human condition. Even as time and place changes, the human constant becomes clear. These works have produced the phrases, characters and vocabulary comprising our shared vernacular. And they integrate easily with other subject areas, such as history, sociology and psychology. Exposing students to different worldviews, situations and ideas prepare them for critical thinking. Many books follow a framework established through earlier works. “Twilight” means more in the context of “Dracula” and even “Interview with the Vampire.” So, let’s do what we can to get kids to read, but classic literature must be a part of the plan.

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It is our position that Indiana’s Blue Laws restricting the sale of alcohol on Sundays, Christmas, and Election Day are outdated and should be revised by the state legislature. The laws, originally created in respect for Christian religious tradition, now mostly protect Indiana’s small businesses from our larger ones. Big box retailers, open daily, often find Sunday to be the biggest shopping day of the week. It is expected that many people would simply purchase alcohol while making the weekly grocery run; and the standalone liquor stores, while potentially open an extra day, would suffer. But at the end of the day, we consumers lead the market – and the market must adapt. Small business creates jobs and continues to be the driving force in the U.S. economy. And they are certainly the sentimental favorite. But small business is also innovative. While we must assert that consumers are right to push for liquor sales on Sundays, we hope that small business will be better in the long run for the challenge. Business owners should be allowed to make their own decisions about how to operate, and we will support the better choices.

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Every week, we will print an portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the U.S. Constitution.. Article I Section 1. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.

Section 2. The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states, and the electors in each state shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the state legislature. No person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the age of twenty five years, and been seven years a citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state in which he shall be chosen.

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COMMENTARY By Terry Anker Over the years we have attended scores of weddings. They are all special and memorable in their own way. And now in our 19th year of marriage, it is clear that I like the institution. It is good to commit to long-term intimate relationships. It is good to use such relationships as the core of home, family and community. And, it is good to learn to value another human being across the test of time. But even as weddings are happy occasions to reflect on the principles of commitment, they also point out some of the frailties of romantic decision-making. At some weddings the bride and groom seem so different from each other that one wonders if they have ever met. One wants kids – the other does not. One expects to vacation with family – the other likes to take his trips to Vegas with buddies. Some of these gaps are just part of the exploration that comes from sharing life with others; but some of it seems like just plain old bad planning. How can two people get to the altar with such little regard (or understanding) for the features and benefits of their prospective spouse? Many hope to glean the requisite insight from co-habitation. But sadly, studies show that folks who live together before marriage are no more likely to make it work than those who follow the traditional path. This weekend past, we were at a wedding

where all seemed right. Ying balanced yang. The groom and bride seem a perfect match. They compliment and complete. Certainly theirs will be a difficult path – money, the temptations of the world and other hardships will work against them as it does all newlyweds. But they seem to know their partner; and with luck, that advantage will help them succeed. Will they make it? I don’t know; but I hope so. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

From the backshop USPS damage insurance? How about $2.37? Two dollars and 37 cents. That’s the amount our bankrupt U.S. Postal Service was demanding from us as it threatened total non-delivery of 28,528 Current in Carmel editions last week (Current in Noblesville and Current in Westfield were spared.). We give the USPS more than $520,000 per year to make sure the paper arrives in your home on a predictable schedule. We play by the rules at every turn. One of us dedicates well more than his fair share of a work week to making sure everything is “just so” on our end, and now THIS! We doubt seriously there is a better customer of that organization. Every Friday, we drop off a rather large check; it gives us a new ulcer every time we have to write one. For last week’s editions, we were a lousy – and let us assure you, an inconsequential - $2.37 short, because we slightly underestimated total postage on an increased circulation total that we had just learned about. (That’s another story, but we must ask: Can you name any other publishing company in these parts whose distribution totals INCREASE every three months? You can’t.) So, the USPS tells us to fork over the $2.37, or it will sit on our papers. You might

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg have a relatively good idea of where we’d like to place those papers. And the USPS wonders why it can’t hold market share, losing daily to FedEx, UPS and others, including local courier services. Shame on everyone who participated in this disgusting display of non-customer service. It should be a serious source of embarrassment for the USPS, but we know for a fact it is not. See, we have the e-mails full of bureaucratic horse hockey to back up our claim. They lose billions of dollars a year, but, hey, at least they took off Columbus Day.

READERS' VIEWS Schrenker is innocent Editor: I was highly offended by the inflammatory Currentoon by Tim Campbell in regards to Marcus Schrenker (Sept. 22). I have known this man and his family for at least two years. To state that someone “faked” his own death is presumptuous on the part of Tim Campbell and Current. What you hear in the news media is often hyper-inflated, sensationalized news. Do you

realize what effect such a caricature can have on this man’s children? I think an apology by the artist and Current is in order. Mr. Schrenker has been found guilty without the full story. He is not the type of person who would stage his own death. If you want the real story, take the time to visit Mr. Schrenker in jail. Skip S. Beyer Westfield

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Comparing public and private schools Commentary By Danielle Wilson My sister-in-law and her husband are close to having their first child in school. They live in a Northside suburb of Indianapolis where public education is excellent, but my brotherin-law went to (and loved) a private school. She wants public, he wants private. And because my homeschooling articles were such an outrageous success (J), I thought I’d write another on my opinions of private versus public schools. Public schools are generally cheaper: I say generally because some Catholic schools are tithing based, not tuition, and you still have to pay stupid and expensive book rental fees at Indiana public schools. (SRE: My check’s in the mail!) Those facts aside, most private schools cost more than a year at Indiana University., even at the primary level. If you’re not made of money, fagetabowdit. Private schools are smaller: I can’t think of one public elementary, middle or high school with less children per grade level than a private school. In terms of student-teacher ratio, oneon-one interaction, and the chance that a kid will “fall through the cracks,” for once, smaller is definitely better. There’s also more opportunity for your child to play sports and assume leadership roles at a private school. They may not be state champs, but at least they’ll play. Public schools generally have more to offer academically and extracurricularly (I just invented that word, BTW): Spanish classes in kindergarten, clarinet lessons in sixth grade, student-teaching in high school– these are all opportunities private schools often cannot offer simply because they do not have the resources or student interest. Private schools often offer religious education: If this is important to you, and you want your children raised in a specific faith, private is the only way to go. Public schools cannot (and should not) actively encourage specific religious

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teachings. Go separation of church and state! Public schools have a more diverse population: Private by its very nature will be a select group of children with similarities, including socio-economic backgrounds and/or religious beliefs. If you want your kids to mingle with a more diverse crowd, you have to go public. Private schools have uniforms. I know most kids hate them, but as a parent, I think uniforms are awesome. No more fighting with my daughter over her choice of a halter and miniskirt on a snowy winter morning? Sign me up. Public schools have transportation: The big yellow bus picks my kids up every morning at my driveway and kindly delivers them home again at the end of every day. Some private high schools offer transportation, but in most cases, you’ll have to rely on carpooling and your own Big Red mini-van (miss you!). Public schools are better prepared for special needs children: Private schools generally lack the resources, staff and funding to address the needs of children with learning disabilities. This is why First Steps graduates often continue their therapy at the public elementary schools. If you have a child who may need special attention, public might be the best option. I attended Catholic schools for 13 years, while my husband went straight through the Carmel system. Though I did seriously consider our church’s school (their pesky waitlist nixed that idea pretty quickly), our children are in public. It’s just a better fit for our family, and like I say in almost every column I write, you have to do what’s best for yours. Good luck! (No students or volunteers were harmed in the writing of this article.) Peace out.

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Eric Clark: the original Greyhound By Arika Herron Current in Carmel Born in 1935, the Carmel of Eric Clark’s youth was a small Quaker community. In his 74 years, the recently passed lifelong area educator obviously grew into something quite different. But his friends said Clark never lost touch with his roots or his love for Carmel. James Garretson worked with Clark at Carmel High School for nearly 30 years. Garretson said, “You couldn’t work with a nicer guy. Eric was Mr. Carmel. He just lived and breathed Carmel and Carmel High School.” Clark was the head coach of the Carmel men’s basketball 1977 IHSAA State Championship Team. He was the Indiana Coach of the Year in ’76-’77 and coached the Indiana All-Stars in ’78. He served on the board of directors of the Carmel Clay Education Foundation. He was a past president of the Hamilton County Retired Teachers Association. Clark, the head coach of the CHS men’s basketball state champion school team, showed his dedication to the community in his teaching. He taught in the Carmel Clay School System for nearly 40 years as teacher, counselor, vice principal and coach. Even after Clark rose to

vice principal, he made sure to stay in close contact with the student body. “His joy was being around students,” Garretson said. “He was great that way. Some administrators get caught up in the organization or the academic aspects. Eric just loved people.” His love for the school didn’t end at 3:05 when the final bell rang, or even when he retired. Clark never missed CLARK a Greyhounds game or a performing arts event. His passion for Carmel High School was honored with the Eric Clark Activity Center. His dedication to the community was honored with countless awards, such as the Rotary Club of Carmel Outstanding Service Award. Clark’s passing on Oct. 7 is felt throughout Carmel. His presence and never-ending support will be missed, but as Garretson said, “The real loss is his personality.” In an e-mail to Carmel High School staff, Karen Taff, social studies teacher and 1977 Carmel High School graduate, said, “He never lost his fun-loving smile, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for all things Carmel. He was and will remain the original Greyhound.”

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Carmel Clay teachers, school board remain at impasse By Jordan Fischer Current in Carmel Contract negotiations have stalled again between Carmel Clay teachers and the school board of education. KLEIN The board and the teachers’ association entered into negotiations over a new contract in 2007. Among the teachers’ main concerns were the ever-rising student load in classrooms and increasing health insurance costs. The board came to the table citing increased budget expenses and a new school finance system. “I think we all as teachers work very hard to deliver the best quality of education that we can,” said Brian Lyday, teachers’ association president. “When we feel like that’s being impacted merely by the number of students in our class, we begin to feel frustrated and morale drops.” According to Lyday, there will be 710 classrooms with more than 28 students this school year.

The school board offered an interim proposal to address some of the most pressing issues, on the condition that the association support an upcoming general fund referendum and suspend negotiations until after the spring. This proposal was rejected by the association’s negotiators, who cited, among other things, no guarantee that any referendum dollars would be used to settle the contract. “It’s the intention of the association to always try to work with the school board to come to a contract that works for everybody,” Lyday said. “We just want to get compensated for the level of service that we provide.” At a September meeting of the school board, President Andrew Klein acknowledged the high caliber of education offered to students. “(Carmel Clay is) still the best school district in the state by any measure,” he said. “But (it is) facing a very difficult issue. During all of this, we should remember that our children are watching.”

Adoption AwAreness And surrogAcy November is National Adoption Awareness Month, with programs promoting adoption across the United States. UNICEF estimates there are more than 143 Million orphans worldwide and more than 500,000 children live in foster care Michele Jackson in the U.S. Each year over 14 million children “age out” of the system without ever being adopted into a loving home. The Adoption Practice Group of Jocham Harden Dimick Jackson, PC (JHDJ Law), promotes adoption education and is dedicated to helping clients grow their families through adoption or reproduction alternatives such as surrogacy. Attorney Michele Jackson recently traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Africa, visiting 200 orphans in 5 orphanages where she distributed 6 boxes of clothing and school supplies. One orphanage, lacking electricity, blankets or running water, houses 48 children ages 4 months to 14 years. In the DRC, thousands of children are available for adoption. Since travel to the DRC is not required and the completion time is shorter than most inter-country adoptions (4-12 months), the overall costs will typically be less expensive. Families

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interested in adopting from the DRC may inquire about the process to immediately submit applications. Domestically, private and agency adoptions as well as surrogacy offer prospective parents additional options. It is important to talk with an attorney about the financial and emotional risks before selecting a program or committing to a private match with a birth mother. Adoption and surrogacy are legal processes and laws vary by state. It is important that all parties to an adoption or surrogacy seek advice from an attorney to understand their rights and help stabilize the process. Prospective parents should discuss and understand the costs involved at the various stages of match and placement, while birth parents or surrogates should be informed of the resources available to support them through the process. JHDJ Law offers legal services for domestic and international adoption (both private and agency), surrogacy, step-parent adoptions, second parent adoptions, adoption disruptions, orphan visa appeals, international family law, international custody and abduction prevention. If you are interested in options to build your family or would like to know more about the costs and process for adoption or surrogacy, please contact JHDJ Law at 317-569-0770 or info@jhdj-law.com. The above is for informational purposes only should not be considered legal advice. Each case is unique and you should consult an attorney for advice regarding your particular situation.

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Local organizations aim to make holiday season happy for everyone COMMENTARY By Jeff Worrell As many of us prepare and start planning our own holiday festivities, others in our community are worrying about how to provide basic needs during this special time of year. Those who may have lost a job or are dealing with chronic illness may just be scraping by in meeting their monthly obligations. The good news is there are good people ready to erase the worry and guarantee a happy holiday for all. Keith Freer, Public Education Officer for the Carmel Clay Fire Department tells me that for the 25th year, the Christmas Assistance Program will again take place. CAP is a meaningful program that runs on the energy and benevolence of the firefighters and staff of our local fire department. They provide the basic organizational manpower, but they sure could use more help and financial support. There are two parts to the CAP program. Approximately 250 families will benefit from generously filled food baskets. Each family will receive three boxes: two boxes consisting of nonperishable items and one box of perishables will be delivered on Dec. 12. Drivers to help deliver the food are desperately needed. If you would like to help with delivery duties, leave your contact information at 317-571-2690, ext. 7000.

Gathering the food to go into the food baskets falls to local, longtime supporter of the Carmel Financial Group. According to Freer, 12–15 pallets of food will show up at Fire Station #1 and local Boy Scout Troops will help break down the loot into deliverable quantities. Also assisting is a group from Home Place led by George Moorehouse and employees of Kaiser Coldwell Banker Real Estate. The second part of the program will allow a portion of the families receiving food baskets to also receive clothing and Christmas gifts through the Sponsor Family portion of CAP. Nov.1 through Dec. 4, CAP will match you with a family and allow you to provide Christmas gifts and clothing. To learn more about Sponsor A Family, visit www.CarmelCF. com. Another great organization taking care of people’s needs is the Trinity Free Clinic. They are holding their annual 5K race Oct. 31. Help them meet their financial goals by going to www.TrinityFreeClinic.org and signing up to run. Jeff Worrell is a local business owner. He recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at jworrell@advantagemedical.com

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Go ahead ... Get wild and crazy! COMMENTARY By Vicky Earley I love throwing off the cumbersome shackles of “rules for decorating!” I am frequently asked how high a light fixture should be hung, and I know the client is hoping for a clear-cut number. My answer is always a disappointing, “It depends!” While it is recommended that a fixture in a kitchen or dining room be hung 30-36 inches from the table, there is no substitute for “eyeballing.” The scale of the fixture, the size of the table, and the size of the room are deciding factors. Caution is thrown right out the window when I am asked about how to mix a family heirloom into a contemporary setting. There is nothing like a time-worn antique to give warmth to an otherwise modern room. Conversely, a contemporary piece such as a starburst mirror offers a lighthearted feel in an otherwise serious room. Saturated colors are at the top of my decorating goody bag. The recommendation of a deep tone is often countered with a concern that the color will make the room too dark and too small. Intense color can make a room feel dramatic thus more important. Art and contrasting furnishings pop against the proper deep tone, making the room far more interesting than if it were “safe beige.” If every piece of furniture is the same make, model and finish, a room ends up looking like it belongs in a mass-merchandise furniture store

rather than a home. Metals do not need to match! I don’t mean different metals should be placed helter skelter around a home, but selecting several that seem related adds depth and interest. While I am not a fan of mixing wood floor species at the threshold of a door, mixing woods with a pattern can be breathtaking! The ceiling is the fifth wall that I look at as an untouched palette waiting for color! There’s a reason so many people opt for a bland ceiling color: fear. White seems safe. If the goal is to make the ceiling unnoticeable and you have colored walls, a white ceiling can be the first thing seen, because the eye is drawn to contrasts. One of my favorite rooms was painted butter yellow with a deep celadon green ceiling. Finally, imperfection is good. This does not mean that the seat cushion that was chewed by the new puppy should remain ragged, but it does mean you can relax and enjoy decorating. Remember, there are no design police, and yesterday’s rules are often today’s design myths. Throwing out some of those worn beliefs just might be the difference between an “OK” room and a fabulous space!

Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol.com.

Finally, imperfection is good. This does not mean that the seat cushion that was chewed by the new puppy should remain ragged, but it does mean you can relax and enjoy decorating.

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This year, brides are opting for down and loose looks rather than the perfectly sculpted up-do. Show your carefree side by sporting a messy chignon, or long and loose curls. You will be sure to love these new and improved popular bridal styles! You can also glam up your “do” with hair accessories. Crystal brooches from your grandmother can serve as your “something old,” while a French twist accented with sparkling hair pins will look like you stepped right off the red carpet. If you are still unsure of the style you want for your big day, be sure to consult with your stylist. Trained stylists at Salon 01 are able to take into account the feel of your wedding and your dress style to customize a look to complement the overall tone of the event. Call now to speak with our Wedding Coordinator. She will help you plan all the services the day of your wedding, as well as help you schedule your trial style. We also offer special occasion makeup, including false eyelash application! (317) 580-0101.

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Hair and now We found a tip in the September 2009 issue of InStyle magazine to share! The ponytail is more popular than ever, but the messy, undone ponytail is so 2007. This season, go for a more classic, polished style. Your ponytail should be worn more sleek against your head without a hair out of place. For a more elegant look, after slicking back your hair about ear height, secure with a hair elastic. Then, take a piece of your own hair from the ponytail and wrap it around the base of your ponytail to hide the elastic. Finish with a spritz of hairspray, using a fine tooth comb around your hairline to tame any stray frizz.

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That which is necessary By Brandie Bohney It seems many people out there are confused about using that and which correctly. Some people seem to believe the two are interchangeable, and while they have very similar meanings, their use does have parameters. In the world of grammar, that and which are both relative pronouns. That’s just an FYI. It might come in handy on “Jeopardy!” or something, but it’s not going to make or break your ability to use them correctly. Relative pronouns that begin clauses come in two basic varieties: restrictive and non-restrictive. Restrictive relative clauses are those that are necessary for the meaning of the sentence to be clear, and they’re the ones that use that. The cat that ate your new shoes is over there, Roy. If you take out the clause “that ate your new shoes,” suddenly the sentence isn’t as clear. What cat? Why is Roy looking for it? Those questions are both, for the most part, answered by the restrictive – or necessary – relative clause. On the other hand, if the information is not essential to the meaning of the sentence, which is your word. The cat, which sat with me all morning, ate Roy’s new

shoes this afternoon. Do you see the difference? You don’t need to know that the cat sat with me all morning for the rest of the sentence to make sense. And notice also that the non-restrictive – or not necessary – relative clause is set off with commas. The long and the short of it is this: If the clause is necessary for the logic and meaning of the sentence, you need that and no commas. If the clause is not necessary – it’s periphery information – use which and a pair of commas around the clause. And the rule for that and which is null and void if the noun you’re replacing is a person; in that case, you use who whether the clause is restrictive or not. The comma rule doesn’t changes, though: non-essential relative clauses get commas and those that are essential don’t regardless of whether they start with which or who. Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammar-related question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

» SIDE NOTE: For all you grammar enthusiasts and budding grammarians out there, I invite you to check out my new blog, Disasters in Grammar. It can be found at www.disastersingrammar.blogspot.com. I’ve started a collection of signs and other communications with grammatical errors. In addition to following the blog, I also invite you to send me photos of grammatically incorrect signs, notices, and other print you may find. I also hope to have an archive of past columns available on the blog. As soon as I figure out how to do that.

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Parenting can be humbling COMMENTARY By Becky Kapsalis Just when I think I’m on top of my parenting game, my adult kids keep me humble. I met up with some friends of theirs last week. They first informed me that they enjoy reading my articles, then asked one of my sons if they were raised the way that I write. He said, “If mom writes about the time she chased us down the street in Minnesota shaking a hockey stick at us, then ‘yes,’ that’s how we were raised.” (Minnesota is big on hockey, so the neighbors didn’t think much of the stick). I never caught up with them, but I assure you there was heck to be paid when they returned home. My sons admit, “This is not the same mom we grew up with.” Sounds a bit like an old Bill Cosby joke. The point of all of this is to let you know that often, in spite of us, our kids turn out decent. The other point I want to make is that we don’t get today back with our kids. When I took to becoming a parenting advocate child behavior coach, I did so with the pure intention of helping parents in the throes of parenting. We often put our parenting skills on the backburner, putting emphasis on just getting through the myriad of events that permeate our family lives. And before we know it, our kids are out of the house raising their own kids. It’s never too late to adjust our priorities. I’ve learned how to speak to my family members in a way that helps them understand their needs. The parenting certification classes I took have helped me be a more effective parent and, hopefully, my articles will help you as well. In either case, you are the most important person in the world to your children. Stay on top of your parenting game. Hugs!

Becky Kapsalis. aka YiaYia (pronounced Ya-Ya.) is a certified parenting advocate and child behavior coach. You may reach her at 317-8487979 or e-mail becky@askyiayia.biz.

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DISPATCHES » St. Vincent on top again - The St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana and St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital are ranked the top two hospitals in Indiana and among the top five percent nationally for cardiac care, according to a study issued by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. This marks the fifth consecutive year the St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana has been ranked the best in the state. According to the HealthGrades study, the St. Vincent Heart Center is one of only six hospitals in the country to achieve the highest honors in overall cardiac care, cardiac surgery, cardiology and coronary interventions. » Halloween run/walk - Serious racers, walkers and families will have an opportunity to participate in a run/walk Oct. 31 and help raise money for education grants for Carmel Clay Schools. Presented by the Carmel Clay Education Foundation, the 5K Run, 2K Walk and Wellness Fair are open to the public. Registration fees of $10 to $15 are required for the run/ walk; the Wellness Fair is free. Pre-registration is available at www.getmeregistered.com. For more information, call 317-884-960, ext. 1009, e-mail dilgen@ccs.k12.in.us or visit http:// www1.ccs.k12.in.us/CCEF/.

Are you suffering from iron deficiency? By Dr. Ralph Waldo Approximately six percent of Americans are iron deficient, but the actual number may be higher. Common causes are poor absorption, low dietary intake and blood loss. Many people are unaware their iron is depleted, or may suffer from a number of illnesses as a result. Iron depletion impacts the body’s ability to run critical chemical reactions and may lead to the absorption of other heavy metals, which are harmful. Symptoms of iron deficiency include, but are not limited to, fatigue, muscle cramps, restless leg syndrome, brittle finger nails, hormonal and inflammatory issues, depression and ADHD. Seventy percent of iron carries oxygen to vital organs. The remainder is involved in critical chemical reactions in the body. Iron helps make serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine, which controls mood, concentration and energy, fights inflammation and affects blood pressure and hormones. Deficiency may masquerade as ADHD, anxiety disorders and major depression. Unfortunately, a person may be mistakenly placed on a stimulant or antidepressant without addressing the underlying cause.

Hemoglobin has commonly been used to detect iron deficiency. But a recent study showed that hemoglobin only detected 23-40 percent of iron deficiency. Other tests may be helpful in making the diagnosis. It may take several months to replace the iron levels with supplements, and it is important to work with a physician to identify and treat the underlying cause. Blood loss or factors affecting absorption such as Celiac disease, food allergies and intestinal pathogens need to be considered, and therapy should be monitored to avoid overdose. Iron is critical to the biochemistry of the body and the brain. Deficiency can cause many symptoms that at first glance seem unrelated, but may improve with appropriate iron levels. Physicians may need to treat symptoms, but it is important to find the underlying cause to prevent other diseases from developing. Dr. Waldo specializes in biochemistry, inflammation, pathophysiology, genetics, psycopharmacology and psychiatry. He practices with Indiana Health Group in Carmel. You may reach him at 317-843-9922.

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A cheaper and more effective version of Botox? COMMENTARY By Dr. Barry Eppley Since it became commercially available in 2002, Botox has revolutionized treatment of facial wrinkles. Botox is so effective (although only temporary) and simple to do, it has given rise to an entire industry of treatments, cosmetic practitioners, and business models. Billions of dollars in annual revenues have been created out of what is essentially a chemical poison. The doses used are so small that they are harmless to humans. But calculated per pound, Botox would cost roughly one-trillion dollars, making it the most expensive material on the planet. With such a proven desirable commodity, it is no surprise that other manufacturers have been working feverishly to develop a competitive product. The recently available Dysport can stake its claim as second in line. Whether this substance will make a significant dent in Botox’s business remains to be seen. In countries where Dysport and Botox co-exist, the market shares are not that different. But Botox in the United States has tremendous

brand awareness and a huge head start. Like any new product, Dysport must seek a marketing edge. Claims have been made that it lasts longer and costs less – the holy grail doctrines of the cosmetic industry. But a close look at the scientific studies and available evidence on Dysport do not support those marketing theories. The company does not actually claim these theories as true, as the FDA would not allow such unsupported statements. Such claims appear to be the propagation of rumors, hope and select physician marketing. In my experience, Dysport appears to be a good but equivalent treatment to Botox. In time, it may show a few select advantages (or disadvantages), but they are not obvious yet. For those patients clamoring for a cheaper and better Botox, Dysport may unfortunately be a mirage. Dr. Barry Eppley is a certified plastic surgeon at Ology Medical Spa in Carmel. You may reach him at info@currentincarmel.com.

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• Overcoming weakness. While on occasion it may work, it doesn’t necessarily lead to happiness. • Trying to force happiness. You can’t decide to be happy any more than you can decide to be taller. Instead of these generally unsuccessful methods, focus on appreciating what you have and making choices that make you happy. -Prevention

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DISPATCHES » Reducing college expenses – Stop by the Carmel Clay Public Library Oct. 22 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to learn myths about paying for college, how all students can win scholarships, how to send your child to a private college for less than it would cost to send them to a public school and how to search for, apply for and secure scholarships. The program is free, but registration is required at www.IndyCollegeSavingsSeminar.org. » Four ways to grow your business – On Oct. 28, Indianapolis’ Somerset CPAs will host “Practical MBA: Four Ways to Grow Your Business.” This seminar will look at some of the key strategies within each of these four ways that you can use to make your business more valuable. It will also look at how they should be used synergistically in order to capture the greatest value and not miss out on opportunities to grow the business. The event is free and will be held at the Somerset Conference Center, 3925 River Crossing Parkway in Indianapolis, from 7:45-10 a.m. Oct. 28. For more information, visit http://www.somersetcpas. com/Seminars/MBAOct2009.pdf.

The evolution of applications COMMENTARY By David Cain Want to secure two pieces of paper with a metal fastener? There’s an app for that. Interested in creating a replica of a printed piece of paper? There’s an app for that. Need to talk with someone who isn’t physically near you? There’s an app for that. Want to keep track of time when you’re on the move? There’s an app for that. Interested in knowing what song is playing in a restaurant? There’s an app for that. Need to know your approximate blood alcohol level when you are enjoying a drink after work? There’s an app for that. Want to keep your kids busy and quite for hours? There are dozens of apps for that! Apps, or applications, that help us with simple tasks are nothing new. Although the term “app” is closely linked to online mobile applications, apps are everywhere and have been helping us for years. The stapler, the copy machine, the telephone, a wristwatch, Shazam and Last Call – they’re all apps that assist us in our life. Today, online application development is the new frontier. It’s the virgin soil that awaits the new technological farmers of today. And these mobile applications are providing new ways to connect with your customers, create new custom-

ers, or just make money selling apps that intrigue, entertain, or provide a service. Does every business need to be considering apps? Probably not, but every business should be considering mobile technology and what it means to how they communicate with stakeholders. There are opportunities to connect in new ways, and – if you have a great idea – maybe you have the next big application that should be developed and sold. Applications aren’t anything new, they are just being built for new places, and they’re creating new spaces. Here are my top 10 picks, if you are interested in exploring: Shazam, Grocery IQ, Last

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DISPATCHES » Brass at the Monon - Carmel Brass, Indiana’s only fully-professional large brass ensemble, will perform a series of three concerts entitled “Brass At The Monon” in the Monon Center Auditorium, located in Central Park in Carmel. The performances will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 25, Dec. 20 and Feb. 21. Admission to each concert will be $10 for adults and $5 for children under 18 and seniors over 65. A maximum charge of $20 will admit all members of an immediate family group. All tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the concert. For additional information, contact Tom Akins at 317-705-1500 or visit the Carmel Brass Web site at www.carmelbrass.com. » Pumpkin-carving shortcut – If you don't have time to carve a complete face, give your jack-o'-lantern a fancy feature. Cut the top from the pumpkin, scoop out the flesh, and then carve triangular eyes and a hole for the nose. Insert a carrot -- or, in the case of a white 'Lumina' pumpkin, a parsnip. -www.marthastewart.com

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By Arika Herron Current in Westfield Traditional Irish music isn’t as far away as you think. For the past year, it’s been just a hop, skip and a jump away at the Brockway Public House, a family friendly restaurant located at 12525 Old Meridian St. in Carmel. The Brockway plays host to the North Indy Irish Session, a group of traditional Celtic musicians, every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The group of close to 40 members has been playing together for more than two years, the past year at the Brockway Pub. Anywhere from six to 12 musicians show up each week to play and learn traditional Irish tunes, but keeping with tradition, the session is open to anyone who’d like to join in. “We’ve grown by word of mouth,” group leader Ed Delaney said. “Musicians hear about it, find their way there and join in. Anybody is welcome.” The group used to play Monday nights, but have moved to Tuesday with the start the NFL season. “Nobody wants to sit in a bar on a Monday night and listen to music,” Delaney said. “They want to watch football.” Restaurant manager Jennifer Mellegaard said the live music adds to the atmosphere of the Dublin industrial pub, complete with dark wood tables and stools, stone walls and concrete floors. “We want it to be like a very traditional Irish

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Where: Indianapolis Repertory Theater; 140 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 When: Remaining dates are Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. Cost: The IRT offers three ticket levels. Premium tickets are $39, regular tickets are $34 and value tickets are $29 Sunday-Thursday. Fridays and Saturday premium tickets are $49, regular tickets are $44 and value tickets are $39. Details: The Civil War rages on while Abraham Lincoln mourns the death of his young son and struggles to find a just solution to the problem of slavery. From Jefferson Davis to Dred Scott, names in books come to life onstage as Lincoln is haunted by vivid dreams and history comes knocking at the door. Catch the last week of this play by IRT playwright-in-residence James Still, written to commemorate the reopening of Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC.

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Beer on the brain: the world’s most popular alcoholic beverage By Richelle Rider I am fascinated by the creative process in many things. The restaurant world is full of artistic avenues. The process of turning raw, natural ingredients into a tasteful creation is a beautiful thing. One area I have just begun to learn more about is beer. This beverage is not only the world’s oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverage, but it is the third most popular drink, following water and tea. I enjoy beer as well, so I figured it was time to learn more about it.

HISTORY

9000 BC Evidence of beer recorded in the written history of ancient Egypt. 2400 BC Sumerians invent the straw to drink beer without the leftover solids from brewing. 510 BC The “barbarian drink” was only brewed in outer areas of Rome, where wine was scarce.

500 AD Beer was brewed in monasteries as sustenance for monks during times of fasting. 1514 Germany passes the first “beer purity law” regulating the standard making of beer. 1607 The first shipment of beer arrives in the Virginia colony from England. 1612 First brewery established in the New World. 1865 Louis Pasteur works on killing bacteria in beer before moving on to milk. 1900 Draft beer is served from a pressurized CO2 keg. 1933 First explode-free beer can invented. 1973 Low-calorie or “light” beer produced.

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• Water – Beer is composed mostly of water. Regions have water with different mineral components, making them better suited to producing certain types of beer. These distinctive differences give beer their own regional characteristics. • Starch – Sugar provides the fermentable material and is a key determinant of the strength and flavor of the beer. Grains such as barley, wheat, oats, rye, corn and rice are widely used. • Hops – Used mainly for flavoring, but also act as a natural preservative. Hops contribute a bitterness that balances the sweetness

INAUGURAL BEER TASTING When: Oct. 26 Where: Woody’s Library Restaurant, 40 E. Main St. In Carmel What: Woody’s inaugural beer tasting – eight courses, eight beers Details: 573-4444 www.woodyscarmel.com of the malt. They contribute floral, citrus and herbal flavors to beer. • Yeast – A microorganism that is responsible for fermentation in beer. Yeast metabolizes the sugars extracted from the grains, which produces alcohol and carbon dioxide, and thus beer. And another great thing about beer? Like wine, it pairs wonderfully with food. A yeasty wheat beer with a fresh lemon sauce – a pale ale with beef stew, or how about a stout with chocolate? Mmmm. Perfect food matches await. “Brew up” something new with your next meal. Cheers! Richelle Rider is a chef/owner at Woody’s Library Restaurant, 40 E. Main St. in Carmel. For more information, visit www. woodyscarmel.com or her catering Web site, www.chefinspired.com

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the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the molasses and beat until smooth. While mixing slowly, add the flour mixture to make a sticky batter, being careful not to overmix. Fold in the raisins, cranberries, walnuts and ginger. 4. Divide dough into six pieces and with slightly damp hands, shape each piece into a 1-inch wide log. Place two logs on each of the prepared cookie sheets, leaving plenty of space between each log, since the cookies spread considerably when baked. Brush with egg. Bake cookies, rotating the pans halfway through baking, until dark golden but still soft, about 15 minutes, Cool completely. 5. Cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch wide bar cookies. Stack several hermits and tie with festive orange ribbon!

Essays on the apple, the tulip, cannabis and the potato explore how these plants provide a mechanism for their survival by fulfilling man’s desires for sweetness, beauty, intoxication and control. The essay on the apple describes its genetics, the role of Johnny Appleseed’s orchards and the use of the apple in pioneer society. In the dreary Calvinist Netherlands, the desire to own beautiful and unusual tulips led to financial speculation. When the day came that no one bought a future shipment of bulbs, the financial bubble of the 18th century burst. The third essay on cannabis gives scientific facts and historical information on the role of intoxicants in society. The book concludes with the bioengineered potato as an example of man’s desire for control. Michael Pollan’s musings on man and his life in the world of plants is entertaining and educational. “The Botany of Desire” provides a wide range of historical and scientific information at a level accessible to the average reader. The author’s most recent books include “The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A History of Four Foods” (2006) and “In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto” (2007). Reviewed by Deanna Street 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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At Play HALLOWEEN ‘The Casket Girls’

The Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre (6701 Zionsville Road) presents “The Casket Girls” Oct. 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. This moderngothic-alternative-vampire ballet debuts this Halloween season, but be aware, this is NOT your grandmother’s version of ballet. Think of it more like Moulin Rouge with dancing vampires, nuns, romance, love, murder – all set to music that blends styles from Mozart to Nine Inch Nails. For more tickets or more information, call 317-216-5455 or visit www. pikepac.org.

Haunted trails

Back again this year for all your haunted pleasures, the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department’s Haunted Tails will be howling in the night Oct. 27-29 from 7-10 p.m. at Cool Creek Park, 2000 East 151st St in Westfield. On Oct. 27, an appearance by Indy radio station 99.5, WZPL, will be at the event from 7-9 p.m. p.m. There is also a scarefree option for those visitors that have little ghosts and goblins. Admission to the trail is $5 per person. For more information, contact the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department at 317-770-4400 or www. coolcreekhauntedtrails.com.

Flying pumpkin festival

Every weekend in October (Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) experience the 31-Foot High Trebuchet Pumpkin Launcher at Venckus Nursery and Garden Center, 519 E. 750 N. (across from Cool Creek golf course). Also enjoy the Giant Slingshot (win prizes), kid's games, straw maze, hay rides, our one of a kind mini-zoo (featuring our friendly wallabies, Barbie and Ken, and Sherbert, our funny coatimundi!), food and pumpkins/fall decorations. $5, $4 ages 3-12, free under 3 yrs. For more information, call 765-325-1111 or visit www. venckusgarden.com.

‘Trunk or Treat’

This variation on a familiar phrase will ring through Traders Point Christian Church’s parking lot at 6590 S. Indianapolis Rd. Oct. 31 from 5-8 p.m., as TPCC hosts a familyoriented alternative to traditional Halloween activities. With kiddos sporting adorable costumes, tons of candy, inflatables, hayrides, a bonfire, photo booth, food, pumpkin decorating, and face painting – there will be fun for everyone! For more information, visit www.tpcc.org or call 317-769-5557

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FESTIVAL Sunny side of Louisville

Spend an unforgettable weekend on the Sunny Side of Louisville in Southern Indiana this weekend with a bountiful harvest of festivals. Clarksville will commemorate the Lewis and Clark Expedition departure of 1803. The quaint river village of Bethlehem will host its annual festival. Starlight will have plenty of fall fun with pumpkin picking, country cooking and a winery. Plan your Sunny Side trip at www.sunnysidetourism. com or call 800-552-3842 to enjoy the festivities with some of the state’s best fall foliage.

THEATRE ‘Barefoot in the Park’

The Carmel Repertory Theatre presents Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31 (Fridays and Saturdays) at 8 p.m., and Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 (Sunday matinees) at 2:30 p.m. The showings will be held at the Carmel Performing Arts Center at 575 W. Carmel Dr. For more information, visit www.carmelrepertorytheatre.com or call 317-767-3973.

‘My Way’ tribute

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

‘Rabbit Hole’

The Carmel Community Players will present “Rabbit Hole” Oct. 22-25. Times are 8 p.m. Thursday – Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $15 ($12 for seniors/ students). The Carmel Community Playhouse is located at 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd., Suite 140 in Carmel. For more information, call 317-815-9387 or visit www.carmelplayers.org.

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COMMENTARY By Rachel Noble Singles, do you ever look around and notice the same singles, doing the same things all the time, year after year? We see each other at the bars, clubs, social functions and fundraisers, and for the most part, nothing ever changes. Of course, some singles prefer remaining single. Then there are those of us who wish to have a significant other, but just haven’t found that perfect person yet. And herein lies our problem – our quest for perfection. Over the last few years, I’ve had to reevaluate my own thinking, trying to get away from my own quest for perfection. Too many times, we think the grass must be greener on the other side, so until that perfect someone comes along, we should keep our options open. I’ve noticed others doing the same thing. This is especially evident in the example of online dating. For instance, on online profiles, many men in their 20s are looking for a woman who has never been married, has no children, and who specifically matches the description of his ideal woman (for example, blond hair, blue eyes, perfect body, bringing in no less that $75K per year, etc.). On the other hand, when you page through

the selection of men in their 40s and up, many of them have as many preferences listed under age, children, marriage status, hair color, etc. as spots with “no preference.” I actually chuckle when I think about this. We are all guilty of this to some degree, and it’s usually not until later in life that we realize we are going to miss the boat if we don’t lighten up on our criteria. Fortunately, it’s typical for us to get less picky as we get older. If we didn’t, we’d still be single for the rest of our lives. The scary thing is when you see a person in a certain age range who still believes they deserve someone who fits the ideals they had when they were in, say, their 20s (perhaps it’s time to take a look in the mirror). I suggest a change in our thinking. Opening up to the idea of dating someone we wouldn’t normally date could possibly lead to growing and even becoming better people. True happiness may not always come in a perfect package. So let’s change that quest for perfection to a quest for happiness. Rachael Noble is a single Carmel resident and contributing columnist. She can be reached at nobleadvice@yahoo.com.

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The straight and narrow COMMENTARY By Bob Walters None of us should congratulate ourselves with righteous satisfaction simply for believing Jesus Christ is Who He says He is. Satan knows more about the person of Jesus Christ – and exactly Who He is – than any of us possibly can. So, knowing Christ puts us about even with Satan, who thoroughly understands and willingly acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God. What makes us different from Satan is that he can not, will not, and does not love Jesus, nor can Satan live eternally in Heaven with the loving God Almighty. We can … if we want to. As a practicing, believing and flawed Christian – I think that covers most of us who consider ourselves inside the global Christian communion – I am heartsick when I meet people seeking a “higher consciousness” or a “secret of life” in popular culture who dash past Christ trying to access precisely the things Christ promises. We fear death. In Christ, we needn’t fear death. We seek a purpose. In Christ, we have one: to love and glorify God by loving and glorifying each other. We feel guilty for our sin. In Christ, we are forgiven our sin. We search for truth. Jesus Christ is the way,

and the truth, and the life. Our intelligence, our creativity, our industriousness, our freedom, our love, our very being – are the creation of Christ. If you think there is any other possibility, get out your Bible and re-read Genesis 1-3 and John 1. The capital-W “Word of God” is Christ. To Satan’s satisfaction, countless people and institutions around us labor mightily to put curves in a path we know in our hearts is only straight, and to widen a gate that we know in our hearts is only narrow. Philosophy and open-mindedness are virtuous until they rob us of the greatest of all spiritual gifts, the divine Holy Spirit without Whom we cannot fathom God’s love, Christ’s truth, or the Word of God in scripture. At a funeral recently I heard a message delivered powerfully. “If you choose to live this life with Christ, then you will spend eternity with Christ. If you choose not to live this life with Christ, then you will spend eternity without Christ. The hard part is, once you die, you don’t get to choose.” Satan is the robber baron of our eternal well being. Choose now, while you can. Bob Walters (www.believerbob. blogspot.com) suggests reading 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12. Love the truth and be saved.

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The real threat of credit card fraud By Gary Hubbard Much misinformation has been spread about online shopping that has given many the impression that the Internet is the cause of most credit card fraud. The reality is that by following a few simple rules, Internet-based transactions can actually be one of the most secure ways to use your credit card. Credit card fraud schemes have been around a lot longer than the Internet, and the time-tested methods of gaining access to your credit cards (stolen wallets and purses, dumpster diving, etc.) are still the most likely way you will fall victim. When it comes to shopping online, retailers that offer e-commerce always use secure pages to complete a transaction (if they don’t, you should not use them!). If the page you are about to enter information onto begins with https:// instead of just http://, then you are working with a “secured” page. The real threat from online transactions are a lot less about the sites that you do business with and lot more about how you use and maintain your computer. If you don’t keep your operating system updates current, keep your anti-malware programs up-to-date or if you fall for any of the thousands of e-mail phishing or fake download scams, you could easily allow a silent “keylogger” to be installed to record every keystroke that you make. If you notice your computer seems to be very

slow, especially when you try to do things on the Internet, you may want to avoid electronic transactions or online banking until you get your system inspected. These hidden programs are getting more and more sophisticated, and depending upon which scam you fall for, they can side-step your protection programs by getting you or your children to download something with a hidden Trojan attached. Credit card companies have done a good job making it easy to report fraud and shield their customers from any financial losses (most every company has a zero liability policy when fraud has been determined). Debit cards typically carry similar coverage for fraud, but if someone uses your debit card fraudulently, the amount in question is tied up until things get cleared up, meaning that your checking account balance is impacted immediately. Be careful where and how you use your debit card (not just online). Do your best to watch anyone that you give your credit card to and try not to allow your card to leave your site if you can help it (or pay cash if you aren’t comfortable with the situation). Gary Hubbard is the owner of Data Doctors Computer Services - www.datadoctors.com. Have a technology question? Send it to CurrentInCarmel@datadoctors.com

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Teaching your dog to play fetch By John Mikesell Current in Carmel What you can do: • Reinforce your puppy for picking up things in her mouth. Don’t punish her! That can suppress her retrieve behavior. • Decide what kind of retrieve you want your dog to learn. Maintain a mental image of the behavior; create steps in your criteria that will produce that image. • Whether you’re aiming for a backyard fetch or a show-ring retrieve, keep it fun.

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Before you can start training your dog’s retrieve, you need to be clear on your training goals, or more correctly, your criteria. If you just want to toss balls and discs for your dog in the backyard, your criteria – meaning how you want the retrieve to look – are a lot looser than the criteria you would set for obedience retrieve, or fly-ball competitor.

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High-criteria backyard retrieve

• Hold up the ball and wait for your dog to sit. • Tell your dog to “”wait!” and toss the ball. • Tell your dog to get it. • Your dog runs and gets the ball. • He brings it back and drops it into your waiting hand. • Hold up the ball and wait for the dog to sit again, tell him wait, throw it and send him to get it again. Remember any training should be fun for both you and your dog. If you have a puppy, start reinforcing their pups for picking up things, instead of punishing him for exploring his world with his mouth. Trade your baby dog a treat every time he has something in his mouth. He’ll start picking up and bringing them to you, instead of running off to chew on them. If your pup approaches you with something in his mouth that he shouldn’t have, offer him a treat, pick up the item when he drops it, give him a treat, put the item away and make a mental note to do better job of puppy proofing! Keep trading each time he brings it back, and in no time your pup will be a champion backyard retriever.

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Every day people ask themselves, “How much homeowner’s insurance do I need?” The answer varies, depending on each person’s situation. Usually you should insure your home for its whole value, the actual building and all of its contents. In order to find out exactly how much your home is worth, you should have it appraised. You can have an appraiser, builder or insurance agent give you an estimate on its value. However, if you ever remodel or add on to your home, its value will increase, and you will then need to purchase more coverage. For any valuable possessions you have, you can purchase extended coverage, to ensure those items are covered as well. The best thing to do is take a room-by-room inventory of your valuables then keep this list somewhere outside the home, for example, a safe-deposit box. To determine if valuable possessions, such as TVs, stereos or computers are covered, or if you have any other questions about homeowner’s insurance, contact your State Farm insurance agent.

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Oddly enough, I really did have my eyes closed in a few of them COMMENTARY By Mike Redmond I am, by most measures, a pretty low-key guy. I don’t fly off the handle, go berserk, whack out, or run around like a chicken with my head cut off. I tend to amble, when I’m not moseying. I can’t remember the last time I shouted, other than at the TV. Low-key. That’s me. I’ve been this way for quite a while – ever since I gave up coffee and cigarettes for breakfast – and those who knew me in the old days are often astonished by today’s calmer Mike. Well, so am I. I was the other day, anyway. I was back in the hospital for another MRI. I’ve been getting them at the rate of two a year for the last few years. It’s my doctors’ way of making my life interesting – they’re all heart, those doctors – by taking pictures of my interior with which they can conform my suspicion that there really isn’t anything the matter with me, other than my warranty running out a couple of years ago. Anyway, the other day I was back in the MRI machine. MRI, of course, stands for Mike Redmond Inside. If you’ve never been in one of these things, let me describe it for you: Once there, you know exactly how Sammy Terry felt before he opened his coffin lid to start the monster movies on Channel 4. Except that instead of creaking hinges, an MRI has, shall we say, somewhat louder noises. Imagine lying with your head next to a man operating a jackhammer, while a tugboat sounds off four inches from your left ear and a locomotive roars past four inches from your right. And remember, you nose is about three inches from the roof. OK, so there I was, lying there, jackhammer

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pounding, tugboat sounding, locomotive roaring, space rays being shot through my head to get pictures of the cobwebs inside. And that is when I surprised myself with the level of my laid-backness. I fell asleep. OK, well, Not asleep asleep. I wasn’t in there sawing logs or anything, although if I had been you couldn’t have heard it anyway. I just sort of dozed off for a few seconds every now and then. This is unusual for me. I’m not the kind who falls asleep anytime, anyway. Airplanes, for example. I can’t sleep on airplanes. I’m always afraid I’m going to snore, or talk, or drool on the person in the next seat. Nope. I sleep in private or not at all. But back to the MRI. Was I tired? Not particularly? Drugged? Nope. The only thing I could think of was that I’ve been through this enough times that it has become boring.. You know how it is. You’ve been through one jackhammertugboat-locomotive shoot-outer-space-raysthrough-you-while-you-lie-inside-a-torpedotube, you’ve been through them all. Anyway, I woke up, made the joke I usually make (“I think I had my eyes closed in a couple of them”) and went on about my business in my usual relaxed, low-key style. I figured that even if the pictures did show something wrong with me, there wouldn’t be a heck of a lot I could do about it that day, so why worry? As it turns out, the images showed that I’m OK. My doctor called to report it the next morning. And then I went right back to sleep.

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Is the columnist’s reputation having an identity crisis? COMMENTARY By Dick Wolfsie When I grew up in the ‘50s, we didn’t worry about much. My grandfather smoked a big cigar when he babysat for us, our family car didn’t have seatbelts, and my mother’s cooking was so bad, we washed our hands after we ate. Other than our backyard bomb shelter in case of a nuclear attack, we recognized the world as a safe place. But things have changed. For example, at the Wolfsie house, everything has to be shredded before it goes in the garbage. My wife has this vision of marauders at the dumpster going through our trash and gathering important personal data. “Dick, I don’t think we should put our cans and bottles at the curb, either. Someone could go through our recyclables to learn personal stuff about us. Then steal our identities. We should at least boil off the labels.” “So you think it would threaten our security if people up to no good knew I had a thing for canned peaches?” To prove her point, Mary Ellen forwarded me an e-mail from work warning people not to leave their GPS system in the car. Not just because it might be stolen, but because if someone made off with your vehicle, the crook would know the addresses of all the places you’ve been, including your own home. The admonition suggested that instead of logging where you live in the system, you put in a nearby gas station. This explains many of the

heists at 7-11s. My wife completely bought into this. “Don’t you see, Dick? If they get your GPS, the bad guys will know where you live.” “Bad guys know where everyone lives.” “They do?” “Yes, they drive up to a nice house and they say: “Hey, someone lives there. Let’s rob it.” “And those same bad guys,” continued Mary Ellen, “will also now see in your GPS all the places you’ve visited in the last several weeks.” “Imagine that: Everyone from the common street thug to the cyber criminal will know the Wolfsies went to Red Lobster for dinner two weeks ago. That is creepy.” Mary Ellen was annoyed I wasn’t taking this more seriously. According to her, you should also never put words like “honey” or “wife” in your cell phone directory. “Why not?” I asked. “Because, then they’ll know how to reach me.” “And did you think thieves would call you at work just to chat? You’re right. That can be annoying.” Totally frustrated with my insensitivity to this issue, she started peppering me with true-life stories of men like me who made light of this serious issue. Like the guy in Detroit who was at Ford Stadium enjoying a Lions game, but little did he know that his car was being stolen from the parking lot. The thief found the

registration in the glove compartment, saw the guy’s address, then robbed his house. “That one I don’t believe, Mary Ellen.” “Why not?” “No one has enjoyed a Lions game in two years.” Then she told me the one about the crook who broke into a man’s car while he was playing golf. He found the owner’s cell phone on the seat and saw “Sweetie” on the Caller ID. So he texted the guy’s wife: “I LV U. R U home?” She texted back: “NO, BK N 2 HRS.” So the robber went to the guy’s house to break in. “Wow, that is a scary example. And so no one was home, right Mary Ellen? “No, actually his wife was home. Apparently, it was his sweetie who was out shopping.” I’ve printed out several different versions of this column, and Mary Ellen made me shred them all before they went into the trash. I asked her if that was to protect my identity. “No,” she said, “your reputation.”

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Replacing your old kitchen countertops

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Question: We would like to replace our existing kitchen laminate countertops. What are the most popular countertop upgrade options you see in Carmel? Answer: As kitchens have become the “hub” of the home, it is more important than ever that countertops be durable, but also look good visually. The biggest trend in today’s kitchens is the use of multiple countertop materials in the same kitchen. The island may have a different type of material than the perimeter tops. While natural stone granite is still the most popular choice, quartz is emerging as a popular option. • Acrylic solid surface: Solid-surface materials like Corian are very durable and cost less than granite or quartz. Solid-surface tops allow for built-in integral sinks, and suppliers have recently introduced new updated colors with translucent particles that look more interesting. • Granite: Although the maintenance concern with granite is often exaggerated, it is true that granite is porous and does need a sealer to be applied at least 1-2 times per year. The appeal of granite is the look of natural stone and the fact that each slab is

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somewhat different. Upgrading to more detailed edges with granite is more expensive because it must be done by hand labor. • Quartz: Quartz is rapidly gaining ground on other options. This material is typically 93 percent natural quartz and is scratch resistant. It is non-porous, so it does not need sealing and is stain resistant. A big difference between quartz and granite is the color consistency you get with quartz due to the fact that it’s man-made. Quartz is similar in cost to granite but is usually about 10 percent more than standard

granite colors. • Mix and match countertops: With the kitchen being used more for multiple purposes, you are seeing different counter materials. As islands get larger, consider a different material for the island. This can include different shapes, colors, materials or edge treatments. Larry Greene is owner of Case Handyman & Remodeling. You may e-mail him at lgreene@ caseremodeling.com or call 8462600. Visit www.caseremodeling. com for more information.

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Mayor Ted Johnson tells the history of the gazebo at a Labor Day gala circa 1994.

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