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CRUSHING BLOW By Kevin Kane Current in Carmel He may be a professional athlete, even an owner of a sports nutrition company, but that doesn’t mean Matt Mitrione is a fan of the supplement industry. “I’m not a huge supplement guy,” he said. “I think supplements are good for certain situations, but I think there’s only good science for about seven to 10 products on the market. Period.” Mitrione resides in Carmel, although his athletic career has often moved him across the country. He’s also a contestant on “The Ultimate Fighter,” hoping to earn a roster spot with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, a popular mixed martial arts league. He spent most of his years, however, as a defensive lineman for Purdue and a few NFL teams. Trying to recover from injuries towards the end of his football days, Mitrione said he was, like many athletes, a big believer in supplements, before he learned the truth. “At one point, I think I had 40 bottles of pills I was taking a day,” he said. Mitrione tried to rationalize his numerous supplements to his father-in-law, biochemical engineer, food scientist and botanist Dr. Cheng Gong, but Gong told him he was wasting his money. “He just dissected the entire thing,” Mitrione said. “By the end of it, there were about three bottles on the table where he said ‘I think this is an effective product.’” Mitrione said he was often misled by research the supplement companies released. He estimates that, of the $400 average he spent on supplements each month, he was only getting about $60 of benefit. After conducting his own research, he discovered he only needed protein and carbohydrate supplements for pre and post-workouts. With Gong, he started a new company, Eden, to provide simple, safe and effective supplements to athletes and others. “Most of the time, people spend so much money on products that are garbage,” he said. “There are no regulations, so people can put whatever kind of claims they want on their labels. They put these astronomical claims like ‘750 percent better this.’ They never say compared to what.” Mitrione said a friend recently bought a product with a similar claim before finding a note

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Choosing supplements Researching supplements is difficult, but not doing the homework can be dangerous. Dr. Amy Peak suggests always consulting a dietitian or pharmacist before taking anything, but here are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for supplements: • Find a seal – Look for certifications from organizations such as NSF or the GMP program of NNFA to ensure the product isn’t contaminated and its ingredients are accurate. • Be skeptical – If claims sound too good to be true, they probably are. • Dig deeper – Find some independent research. The manufacturer’s research is often misleading.

“There’s no regulation to it,” Mitrione said. “As a parent, that freaks me out.”

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in the bottle stating recent research found that the product really only produced a 15 percent increase as opposed to the 800 advertised on the label. Misleading information can waste money and even cause harm, as companies are not required to have their ingredients verified. Mitrione said anything can be in supplements as long they produce results. “We can buy Kool-Aid if we want, put on the label that it has these 15 ingredients it doesn’t have, buy a bunch of anabolic steroid tablets,

crush them up … and find a store to carry it,” he said. “There’s no regulation to it … As a parent, that freaks me out.” Those potential dangers are why Mitrione puts Eden’s products through the same verification process the NFL uses to confirm listed ingredients and check for banned substances. Dr. Amy Peak, a pharmacist and professor at Butler University, said people should only use products with verified ingredients, which is indicated by seals on the labels. She said products that have

• Eat right first – Add supplements only if needed, but they won’t help if you don’t eat properly. proven to be dangerous are often relabeled, claiming to be safely reformulated, but that claim shouldn’t be trusted without a seal. “Relabeling happens all the time,” Peak said. “The most important question to be asking is, ‘Is there anything in this product that can hurt me?’ And I think that ‘hurt me’ factor doesn’t cross a lot of people’s minds.” Even with a seal, however, Peak said no weight-loss and muscle-building supplements can be categorized as “always safe,” because each individual’s health and medical history is different. While protein and carbohydrate supplements are typically safe and effective, Peak said there’s no substitute for a good diet and exercise. “There are a lot of people who want to replace exercise with supplements and that’s not ever going to work,” she said.

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It is our position that Carmel High School must consider closure for days when a large portions of its constituents call in sick, presumably in part as a result of H1N1. With the presidential declaration of a national state of emergency, Carmel Clay administrators will be well served to take the opportunity to cancel classes when a significant absence rate plagues the school. Whether because of H1N1 or the seasonal flu, a significant absence rate suggests that the school building might be contaminated. We think it prudent to cancel classes for 1-2 days in order that CHS may be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized. Much financial pressure drives schools to stay open, yet closures could decrease the overall future absence rate and thereby keep the school open in the future. We understand that schools in the Carmel Clay district are thoroughly committed to teaching our students. While we laud and appreciate Carmel High School’s level of dedication to remaining open for business, we believe there are times when the most responsible course of action is to close the doors temporarily for the longer term good.

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It is our position that athletics must be appropriately and constantly balanced with academics for optimum student achievement. It is not an unusual situation for a volunteer youth sports coach to resign because of the unbridled pressure applied by other parents from the sidelines. Sometimes the allure of college athletic scholarships, whether truly possible or merely a pipe dream, erodes the common sense of eager parents, who perhaps seek vindication for not having saved for their child’s post-secondary education. Society tends to laud athletic achievement nearly to the exclusion of all other forms of accomplishment. At the same time, the lessons provided by athletic endeavors, whether team or individual-contributor sport, are invaluable in adulthood. Today’s work environments routinely encourage collaboration, which is a team athletics-cultured skill. As career paths for the millennium generation leave behind the idea of single-employer lifetime employment, the skills nurtured in individualcontributor sports reinforce the value of continuous improvement. But athletics cannot be viewed without a context that values academic achievement as vital to success on and off the field. The benefits of participation can educate students and parents alike.

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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.. Section 3. Continued Judgment in cases of impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust or profit under the United States: but the party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment and punishment, according to law. Section 4. The times, places and manner of holding elections for Sena-

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Matters of the home COMMENTARY By Terry Anker What makes a house a home? We all seem to have a specific idea of how to define this simple concept – namely that humans seem to build their nests in a way that far exceeds the necessities of shelter. Our media-saturated world attempts to define it – HGTV, AD, Met Home, and loads of others inundate us with advice – while other media are running the cautionary tale of wrong choices and unfinished projects. One television program, aptly entitled “Hoarders,” follows the travails of a tragic lot inflicted with a disorder causing them to fill their homes with scads of accumulated debris of all sort. The stories remind me of an anorexic who imagines her tiny, emaciated frame as obese. Sadly, they struggle to fill emptiness in their souls. But whether by action or lack thereof, we all define our lives as we define our living. Some care about impression. Is mine the residence of a king? Pauper? Sinner or saint? Another seeks privacy – a secluded refuge from the world. Yet others think of a residence as simply a place to sleep – anything beyond a TV and the futon left over from college days seems an excess. If I had to describe the way our family lives, the Ghost of Christmas Past from Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” comes to mind. Filled with personal treasures like childhood macaroni art,

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family photos and sentimental ornamentation from relatives (ours and others both dead and alive), our house is robust – stuffed with family, friends and neighbors. More generous than luxurious, the goal for our home, much like our lives, is to be defined by the pursuit of happiness and inspired by the spirited and thoughtful discourse of living. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

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Editor: The first week of September, I was verbally assaulted by a woman at the Carmel Meijer for having my Women for Obama bumper sticker in plain sight. This woman screeched at me for what felt like hours, all because I had a sticker on my minivan that once solicited votes for President Obama. I crept away, feeling both embarrassed for the woman, and ultimately embarrassed to have been subjected to such squalor in my little heaven of a town. Carmel is known for its higher education, its culture cultivation, its classical beauty and panache. Shame on you, unknown woman, for losing your temper and your sense of etiquette! I would have written this off as one person, seeing as such things usually only happen to a handful of people during election time (our home Obama sign was also stolen and abused by another immature person), but now I have no excuses left for our city. Last Tuesday, my husband, driving home from a guys’ night out with a friend, stopped at a stop sign somewhere between Carmel and Fishers, glanced out his side window and was completely dumbfounded. A man had seen his truck’s Obama sticker and was holding an “Obama sucks” sign through his window and screaming like a child. How unbelievably embarrassing. I know even liberals are upset with President Obama’s curiously slow approach to things. I don’t, for a minute, intend to turn this into a political debate. I am most disappointed that in such a wonderful city with such great family values, we still feel the need to publicly decimate each other. We’re so much bigger than that! Please, do us all a favor and think before you speak in public. Remember, there are always visitors around you, and that is a very, very good thing for us, even if we don’t always agree. Carrie Bressers Carmel

Editor: I read with interest the article about James Gruening (“A new man,” Nov. 3) and was reminded of my own experience serving our country. I understand what James is going through. Yet, as tough as it is going to war, coming home doesn’t always mean it’s over. For many men and women, a new battle starts. It’s called “re-integration.” I know the battle well. With the support of a loving wife and many others, I am rebuilding my life, and one of my newfound purposes is to share my experience. I encourage everyone to be there for the men and

Public education far from free Editor: I am gravely concerned for the kids enrolled in Carmel schools. It appears that, from the top down, basic mathematics and logic are not being taught. I was in attendance at Superintendant Barbara Underwood’s recent State of the Schools address. Ms. Underwood confirmed for me that the focus of public education administration, at least in Carmel, is all about facilities and money. By my estimation, 80 percent of her presentation centered on the world-class facilities Carmel schools enjoy, contrasted with the bleak financial position of the corporation. Most disturbing, however, was Ms. Underwood’s statement, “We provide the best education in Indiana, and we do

Know who you are, and act like it COMMENTARY By Sue Finkam I once heard a speaker say branding is simply knowing who you are – and acting like it. This speaker was Bert Jacobs, co-founder and chief executive optimist of Life is Good®. Life is Good® is a $100 million privately held company that’s created a fun, irreverent character named Jake that adorns apparel, home accessories and sports gear. Jake hikes, canoes, swims, barbecues, cycles, walks and rollerblades. But most of all, Jake celebrates life. In 2001, after the 9/11 attacks, the company faced an uncertain future. Company founders questioned if Americans would want to buy fun-loving Jake items when they were facing nightly news stories about high-jacked planes and rescue efforts. How could life be good when so many innocent lives had been lost? Executives posed the question to their employees, “What would Jake do?” A shipping-clerk raised her hand and said Jake would raise money for all those suffering, because life is good. Jake threw a fundraiser, and another, and over the past several years, Life is Good® has raised

millions of dollars for charity while at the same time nearly doubling sales every year thereafter. Life is Good® leaders knew their success relied upon celebrating simplicity, humor and humility, and sensed that to deviate from that in the face of tragedy would not be true to the brand. Jake had to keep on smiling. His joy was the company brand. Branding is more than the logo on your business cards, or the font you use in proposals. A brand – applied – is a stake in the ground for where you’re going and how you’re going to get there. What does your company stand for, and does every aspect of your business support that stance? Like Jake, know who you are and act like it. And remember … life is good. Especially in Carmel. Sue Finkam is interested in making a difference in the community through healthy conversation. You can participate in the conversation by posting a comment on her blog at www.youarecurrent.com.

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women who have served our country. If you work in healthcare, look for signs of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. If you were elected to serve the people, remember the thousands of service members who fought and continue to fight for your freedoms, and vote for policies that help fund mental health services for the military. In taking these steps, you honor our military men and women every day of the year. God bless. Michael Montgomery Eagle Outreach Ministries, Inc.

it for free.” Surely we’re still teaching basic logic and math at Carmel schools, right? The corporation’s annual budget is approximately $87 million, according to its Web site. Ms. Underwood was enthusiastic that she had asked the school board to reduce its operating budget by $3 million, a 3.4 percent decrease. I’m certain Carmel households would love to cut their budgets by just 4 percent in this economy! Then it hit me: “free,” as in “on the house” – your house, your neighbor’s house, and mine. Ms. Underwood, do you wish to revise and extend your remarks? Ron Brumbarger Carmel

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DISPATCHES » Carl Wilson Benefit – A fundraiser will be held Nov. 21 at American Legion Post 155 (852 W. Main St. in Carmel) to raise money for a former Marine and Carmel resident suffering from a brain tumor. The event will be held at 6 p.m., and donations are still being accepted for the silent auction. E-mail CarlWilsonBenefit@gmail.com for more information. » Season of Light – The Carmel High School Astronomy Club will host Season of Light at the school’s planetarium Nov. 21 at 7 or 8 p.m. See a presentation on the world’s holiday customs, changing seasons and winter constellations. The event is suitable for all ages. Tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for children, students, and seniors. For more information, call Keith Turner at 317-846-7721, ext. 7446. » Giving tree – Clay Terrace and St. Vincent are working together to bring a joyful holiday to those in need. Join in this effort by bringing unwrapped gifts to the mall office for distribution from the St. Vincent team. The Giving Tree is located directly behind the Santa House. Tags will be available through Dec.20 » Networking breakfast – The Carmel and Westfield Chambers of Commerce are holding a networking breakfast Dec. 3 from 7:30-9 a.m. at Charleston’s Restaurant, 14636 N. U.S. 31 in Westfield. Price is $10 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Reservations are required. Reserve online at www. carmelchamber.com or call 846.1049.

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The difference between fairness and equality Commentary By Danielle Wilson How many times a day do you hear the phrase, “That’s not fair!”? If you’re a parent, I’d wager it’s countless. Especially if you have more than one child, because the “It’s not fair” complaint is usually muttered by a kid in reference to something an older or younger sibling received. We have four children, and on most nights, one or all will launch an argument steeped in the anti-fairness factor. Usually it has to do with bedtimes, which in our house are staggered based on age and fatigue. Our youngest is first at 8:30 p.m., followed by our twins at 9, and then our oldest at 9:30. These times can change, however, and do periodically because of homework procrastination, unexpected naps, superfluous tears and/or late activities. That’s when we hear, “But that’s not fair! How come she gets to stay up? I’m older than her! Why do I have to go to bed at the same time as a 5-year old?” I think what they are really trying to express is that the decision is not equal, because most of the time, it is fair. But when my husband and I answer with, “It’s fair, but not equal,” their eyes glaze over and they resort to whining “It’s not fair” all over again. They are simply too young to grasp the concept. If I’m honest, I have to admit that sometimes I have a hard time with it too. I am one of five children, and my husband is one of six. Cars, tuition, rent – we’ve all had help from our parents with these expenses. But inevitably, we make comparisons between what was spent on one sister or brother and what was spent on us, and then come to the conclusion that it wasn’t fair. But if we really think about it, what we mean is it’s not equal. For example, my parents paid for one year of college for me and my four sisters. We all went to different schools outside of

Kentucky, some to private and some to state schools. There’s no doubt my parents spent a lot more money on a couple of us, making it not equal, but because everyone had one year paid for, it was still fair. My dad has also paid for four weddings. They’ve all cost different amounts, because we all chose different venues and sizes, but we’ve all received the same support. Fair, but not equal. Now that we are parents ourselves, the tricky part is ensuring we’re indeed being fair, which goes back to what I think is the toughest part of parenting – consistency. Especially when you have a child who is needier than his siblings, the “fair but equal” mantra can get foggy. One of our twins, for instance, was extremely high-maintenance as an infant, while his sister was very go-with-the-flow. Naturally, we gave more attention to the needier child. It wasn’t equal, but was it fair? In doing so, did we teach our children that the squeakiest wheel will always get the oil? Were we subconsciously rewarding one behavior and punishing a different one? I don’t know, because on the other hand, some kids simply require more from their parents to be happy and healthy. It’s not equal time spent, but it is meeting each child’s needs fairly. So what to do? It seems that seldom does equality and fairness go hand in hand. But I truly believe if we love our kids unconditionally, we’ll do alright. Gotta go. The Bedtime Battle is about to begin. “Hold the line, Honey, I’m on my way!” Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Low taxes could cause problems in county By Arika Herron Current in Westfield The good news: Hamilton County ranks No. 1 in the state in amenities provided for residents. The bad news: This year’s property tax caps could make it harder for the county to afford such amenities. This was the situation Michael Hicks, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University, described at the Nov. 9 Legislative Breakfast. Hicks spoke to a group of legislators and community members before opening up the floor for questions from the audience. Hicks outlined the property tax cap and its varied effects on the state. Residential property tax has been capped at one percent, and commercial property taxes have been capped at three percent. This will increase tax revenue in some counties where rates were below the cap, but in counties like Hamilton County, where rates for some were as high as 2.66 percent, tax revenues will be cut. “Hamilton County will feel property tax losses,” Hicks said. “It will constrain growth, and businesses will carry a higher burden as residential tax rates drop.” Hicks diagramed the ways in which communities provide amenities, like nice roads and quality schools, in relation to property tax rates. His two ideal situations were communities with low taxes and low amenities or

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Hicks predicts new property tax caps could make some Hamilton County amenities hard to maintain.

communities with high taxes and high communities. Hamilton County lands on the side of high amenities, but with low taxes. Hicks said this has led to the influx of people to the area, but when taxes are too low, this pattern is unsustainable. Hicks’ proposed solution: Consolidating government and administrative jobs. “People will have to rethink local fiscal structure and hopefully thoughts are toward consolidation,” Hicks said. “It’s the fastest way to sustain amenities at the same cost.” Hicks said it is too soon, though, to tell just how local government will be affected.

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Fountain vandalized Around 10 p.m. on Nov. 6, the fountain in the roundabout at W. Main St and 4th Ave SW was vandalized. Lt. Jeff Horner of the Carmel Police Department said the incident was captured on video as three male subjects poured detergent into the fountain, and that video and some evidence left at the scene is being analyzed. Damage to the fountain is estimated to be around $500.

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CHS radio, television stations keep on rolling By Jordan Fischer Current in Carmel For nearly 50 years, Carmel High School students have been broadcasting themselves across the airwaves. This year is the first the radio station, WHJE, and television station, CHTV, have occupied their newly renovated $1.2 million studios in the high school. “It’s all student led,” said teacher and radio advisor Brian Spilbiler. “It allows them to take initiative and take pride in their own work.” Juniors Kris Norton and Sara Zhang have their own shows, the former about the sports, the latter more news-focused. “You work hands-on,” Norton said. “You’re here. You have your own show.” Norton’s show covers the NFL. He said it helps keep him engaged in what he is passionate about. Zhang, who is the news director for the radio station, organizes a program called “Hound Bytes.” “I think I’ve learned a lot of skills from radio,” Zhang said. “I’m not an eloquent speaker. I want to be a teacher, so in that way I think it’s really helped me.” Carmel High School added a television station in 1980 to complement the radio station and its growing telecommunications department. Teacher and advisor Hal Espy has been with the station since its inception.

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5. If Thanksgiving arrives and a centerpiece did not make the to-do list, go to the refrigerator. There is an abundance of items that can create a bountiful arrangements lurking behind those doors! Apples, lemons, cranberries and nuts are a great start. If you have any gourds around, grab them! If there are any feathers, acorns and silk leaves tucked away, you are in the floral arranging business without leaving home. It can be as simple at taking a large glass plate, stacking the fruit, garnishing it with acorns and feathers, and tucking the leaves so that they fall gracefully onto the table. Give this arrangement a lift by stacking it on a cake plate! 6. Finally, something as simple as ribbon can be a last minute decorating lifesaver. Silverware, napkins and candles are all more festive when they wear such holiday finery!

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COMMENTARY By Vicky Earley I checked my calendar this morning and discovered Thanksgiving is merely a week and a few days away. But I really didn’t need to look at the calendar – the phone at the store tells the story! For the past week, we have received countless decorating 911 calls regarding dining rooms that have be ignored through the summer months and the recipients of discarded school projects in the fall. With Thanksgiving looming, it is no longer possible for the homeowners to circumvent the condition of this room, which will be the focus of this all-important family gathering in just a matter of days! A week is not really sufficient time to create a dining room that is Better Homes and Garden perfect. But while it is not advisable to begin dining room “surgery” projects, a few things that can offer a quick and easy dining room resuscitation.

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Persons and people and peoples, oh my! By Brandie Bohney Nouns with irregular plurals can be really difficult. Think about the car-maker Lexus. If you have more than one Lexus in your driveway, what do you have? Lexuses? Lexi? Lexan? Lexus? It can be maddening. Add to that swirling torrent of confusion an additional definition that makes the word such that the irregular plural can itself be plural and a recognition of an alternate, traditional plural form, and you have the juggernaut that is person-persons-people-peoples. A little clarification, you ask? No problem. Most people pluralize person as people every time without fail. Still, I know you’ve heard on the news (or “Law & Order” or “CSI” or some other crime drama) the phrase, “persons of interest.” So what is it? Persons or people? There used to be (and may still be) a rule that people is the plural form of person to be used for an indefinite number of people: There certainly are a lot of people at the Colts game. The same rule also states that persons should be used if the exact number is known or can easily be counted: The Jaguars have had only seven persons

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Less is more when it comes to male plastic surgery COMMENTARY By Dr. Barry Eppley In researching a plastic surgery topic this week, I came across an entertainment article featuring the “top 10 plastic surgery disasters in men.” Using photographs, the writer compared the “before and afters” of several well-known male celebrities. Those listed are well-chronicled and include names such as Kenny Rogers, Gary Shandling, Carrot Top, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Jenner, Burt Reynolds and Gary Busey. While I am certain they don’t feel unusual looking, most women would disagree. So what is it that makes them look unnatural? Is there a common problem they all share? In reviewing these pictures, it appears the problem for many of them is in the work around the eyes and cheeks. On the whole, the appearance of these men has become more feminine. This is the result of a variety of changes that include over-elevation of the brows, a “pulled too tight” appearance around the eyes and unnatural cheek bone augmentation, creating an “apple-cheeked” effect. The neck and jowl lines, while no longer sagging, have changed them. In an effort to rejuvenate the aging and sagging face, they have been overlifted and plumped up too much. This may make the skin much smoother and

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A new cutting edge salon/spa has opened in Carmel, owned by Charles and Lynn Lazzara and managed by Deana Krolewski. The Lazzaras have been getting their hair done by Deana Krolewski for 20 years, and together they decided to open an exclusive salon and spa called Bellisimo, meaning “very beautiful” in Italian. Bellisimo has the latest equipment for facial care and very experienced professionals, and it offers high-end, exclusive products. “It will be your one-stop manicure, pedicure, facial, Photo by Lacy Bursick massage and hair appointment within Lazzara (left) with Krolewski. minutes of your grocery shopping,” said Lynn Lazzara. The owners are striving for a happy, cozy place that will live up to Carmel’s lifestyle. Their esthetician will be offering products of Glo Therapeutics, an exclusive brand many spas do not offer. On Nov. 18 from 5-8 p.m., they will host an open house house. It will be catered by Ritz Charles and feature gift-basket drawings and sample products. 12545 Old Meridian Street, Suite 100 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 317-569-9899 Owners: Charles and Lynn Lazzara | Manager: Deana Krolewski

MONEY MATTERS How much will you spend on holiday travel?

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Type: Traditional Age: Built in 2001 Location: Near 146th Street and Carey Road Neighborhood: Foster Estates offers a swimming pool, clubhouse and easy access to the Monon Trail and Clay Terrace. Square footage: 4,706, including 1,358 in the finished basement Rooms: This five-bedroom, four-bathroom home offers a bright, open floor plan with two-story entry, formal living and dining rooms, great room with built-ins, main-floor fifth bedroom currently used as an office, and finished basement with full bath. Strengths: The main-floor bedroom/office is something many buyers look for in this price range. This home is set on nearly one half acre and features a basketball court. This is a great opportunity for the move-up buyer to take advantage of the $6,500 tax break. Challenges: There are currently four other homes in the same price range for sale in the neighborhood.

“None. My husband’s been laid off.” Antoinette Taylor Carmel

We don’t travel a lot. Just one little grandparent trip; that’s it.” Amber Colt Carmel

“Not much actually. My family’s mostly local. Maybe $30 on gas.” Matthew Manhart Carmel

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DISPATCHES » Free decorating classes – Drake Interiors is offering free Christmas decorating classes from 6 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 19 and 9 to 10 a.m. on Nov. 21. The classes will take place at 1350 S. Range Line Rd. Call 317566-6500 for registration.

» Cookie recipes wanted! – Do you have a great cookie recipe you’d like to share? Email it to brandie@currentincarmel.com. Include a photo, too, if you can! We’ll be featuring a different cookie recipe each week in the Diversions dispatches for the rest of 2009. If the recipe isn’t your own, please include the name or site of the source.

» Cold winter coming – The Old Farmer’s Almanac is calling for a colder-thannormal winter. One contributing factor is sunspots – or the lack of them! This year and next, sunspot activity will be very, very light. Whenever this phenomenon has occurred in the past, the result has been a cooling influence on Earth. Solar experts believe that the Sun will remain calm for another year. -www.almanac.com » Budget beaches – Looking for an inexpensive tropical locale for the a break this winter? Concierge.com lists several great locations for a warm getaway that won’t break the bank: • Yelapa, Mexico (20 miles southwest of Puerta Vallarta) • Cinnamon Bay Campground in St. John, USVI • Bahia Honda Key Bayside Cabins, Florida Keys • Los Rocques, Venezuela • Cat Island, Bahamas -www.concierge.com

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Local photographer brings culture of New Mexico to Indiana By Arika Herron Current in Carmel The culture of northern New Mexico has served as inspiration to many artists, and local photographer Ron Kern wants to show you why. A series of 25 photos, taken by Kern over several years and featuring different aspects of northern New Mexico is on display at the Midland Arts and Antiques Market. The photos range in subject matter from churches, to pueblos, to thunderstorms rolling in over mountains. And each has a story and history that Kern will be more than happy to share. “I’ve traveled there quite a bit to photograph and for the culture, the sky, the light and the landscape,” Kern said. “It’s just a great place for a lot of different reasons.” On display are photographs of the wellknown San Francisco de Asís Mission Church in Ranchos de Taos, N.M., Penitente moradas, and the El Santuario de Chimayo, a supposedly miraculous Catholic shrine and church. “There’s so much history in these places that you can still see and touch,” Kern said. While the New Mexico photos are all from Kern’s archives, taken in the 1990s, Kern is still taking pictures. Nowadays, he is using a very simple plastic camera to produce a different sort of image. “I’m working very hard to take my art to the next level,” Kern said. “It shouldn’t be complete-

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ly obvious. The viewer should get something out of it themselves.” An exhibit of Kern’s plastic camera work is on display at the Midland Arts and Antique Market in downtown Indianapolis. The exhibit, titled

“Singular Images,” is a collection of photos from the last year and a half of Kern’s career. The exhibit also runs through Nov. 30. Kern’s work at both the Carmel and downtown Indianapolis location is available for sale.

PICK OF THE WEEK

Get outta town

the 21st annual treefest

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Where: Warren Performing Arts Center 9500 East 16th Street Indianapolis, IN, 46229 When: Nov. 20, 3:30-8 p.m. Nov. 21, 12-4 p.m. Nov. 22, 12-8 p.m. Nov. 23, 3:30-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 3:30-8 p.m. Details: This year’s theme is “Holiday Splendor.” Approximately 40 permanently decorated holiday trees will be on display during the event. Family entertainment will be on the auditorium stage. The holiday gift shop will feature many specialty items. All TreeFest proceeds will benefit the Warren Arts & Education Foundation. Info: 317-869-4383 or www.warrenfoundation.org

Where: 2221 E. Ashboro Road, Center Point, Ind. Getting there: Take I-70 west to State Road 59, Exit 23. Go south on State Road 59 for 4 miles, then east on Ashboro Road for 2 miles. About 90 miles in 1 ¾ hours. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Appointments on Photo by Zach Dunkin Monday. Half of the 196 cats at the Exotic Feline Rescue Center are tigers Cost: $10 adults, $5 ages 12 and younger (no charge cards accepted). Info: www.exoticfelinerescuecenter.org, (812) 835-1130. What: Open for public tours, the Exotic Feline Rescue Center is one of the largest in the U.S. for abused, unwanted and neglected exotic felines. Founded in 1991 by Joe Taft, the mission of the facility is to provide its 196 felines with permanent homes, while educating the public about them. The EFRC does not buy, sell or breed cats, and provides veterinary care. The cats represent nine different species, including lions, tigers, leopards, bobcats and cougars, collected from 22 states. The cats live in environmentally enhanced habitats, ranging up to 10,000 square feet of natural landscape, and are cleaned daily. Viewing of the animals is much closer than at most zoos as guests walk among the habitats protecting by strong fencing. Feeding time is always a highlight as the EFRC processes and distributes 3,000 pounds of meat daily. For $150 a night, visitors (adults only) can stay in a guest quarters and watch tigers and hear lions roar from their rooms.

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Let's all be thankful COMMENTARY By Richelle Rider The smell of roasting turkey, savory herb stuffing and pumpkin pie baking in the oven. Mmm … I can almost taste it. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, because the entire day revolves around food. It is a time to be thankful, enjoy spending time with one another and eat! The great thing about the Thanksgiving meal is the traditions that go along with it. Unlike any other holiday, these traditions are merely food related. Oh, you may do “the bird” differently from year to year, but the rest? Well, if you change up that bean casserole or forget the cranberry mold, you might as well jump in the oven with the bird. Traditions are the best part, because that’s what makes the meal so memorable. Growing up, there was one side dish that I thought did not belong on the table. Throughout my youth I would quickly pass over this dish, most often squishing my nose and shaking my head in utter revolt. Since when did a slimy sea creature belong amongst the beautiful harvest food? Until one day I finally came to my senses, grew some culinary interest and got brave enough to take a scoopful. I sadly realized I had been missing out on this gastronomic prize of oyster dressing all these years. It has been my center of focus on this day ever since. I tell you what. It is easy be thankful for those things that come natural to our minds and hearts – faith, family, friends, children, etc. What can be challenging is to be thankful for those things in life that are not “obvious.” Take that brave step, try a new tradition, and see where it leads you. You could be missing out by not “tasting” some new experience to be had. Happy harvest eating!

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Where I Dine

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Big Hoffa's

What do you like about Yokohama? It has a homey feel and the lady who runs it is amazing.

Big Hoffa’s owner Adam Hoffman describes his restaurant as a casual, affordable, quickservice barbeque restaurant where customer service is top priority, but serving great and distinguishable food is high on the list as well. Though the small restaurant has plenty of traditional entrées and familiar faces, Hoffman said he’s always trying give his customers something new. Big Hoffa’s popular beef jerky, for example, is being reinvented with a new recipe Hoffman said will “blow people away,” and he’s constantly adding seasonal items to the menu to continue providing new options. “Anything’s good on the smoker,” Hoffman said. “Anything.” But while the creamy mac & cheese, roasted corn and other side items are nice, the main draws at Hoffa’s are the slow-cooked pork, beef and chicken entrées, which Hoffman said are smoked for several hours at a time. Smoke isn’t allowed indoors, though, as Hoffa’s pirate-themed dining room is designed to suit families and barbecue lovers of all ages, but carryout and catering services are also available.

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Service Manager at Granite City Where do you like to eat? Yokohama Japanese Restaurant

the infamous oyster dressing Ingredients: • 2 cups saltine crackers (make into crumbs by a food processor or by a ziplock bag & a rolling pin) • ½ cup melted butter • ½ cup oyster liquid • ¼ cup half-n-half • 1 pint oysters (pull off the waxy “foot”) • Salt and black pepper Directions: 1. Mix the cracker crumbs and butter. 2. Mix the cream and oyster liquid. 3. Put a third of the cracker mix in the bottom of a greased baking dish. 4. Cover with half the oysters. 5. Season with salt and pepper. 6. Drizzle with half the liquid mixture. 7. REPEAT. 8. Top with cracker crumbs.

What do you eat there? The tsunami rolls

Manor Care at Summer Trace in Carmel presents its second annual

Mistletoe Mart, Holiday Bazaar & Silent Auction to benefit the Indianapolis Children’s Bureau, Inc.

Saturday, December 5 10:00am - 3:00pm For more information, call Angelique Clark at 317-848-2448

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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Book OF THE WEEK

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Funny Cide: How a Horse, a Trainer, a Jockey, and a Bunch of High School Buddies Took on the Sheiks and Bluebloods...and Won

Ingredients: • 6 large eggs • 1 cup arugula • 6 pieces of bacon, crumbled • ½ cup milk • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese • 3 cloves garlic, smashed and minced • ½ tsp. dried thyme • Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste • 1 tbsp. olive oil Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375. Coat a muffin tin with non-stick spray. Wisk together eggs; add milk, parmesan cheese, thyme, salt and pepper, and set aside. 2. Heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic, stirring until fragrant; about 1-2

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minutes. Add arugula and turn until wilted; another 2-3 minutes. 3. Divide the arugula and garlic mixture evenly into tins and follow with crumbled bacon. Pour the egg mixture over the arugula and bacon, distributing evenly. 4. Bake, uncovered for 12-15 minutes, or until frittatas are set and a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean. Let sit 3-5 minutes, or until frittatas easily pop out of tin. Serve immediately. • 1 1/2 oz. boiling water

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A group of friends from Sacketts Harbor, New York, decide to pool their resources and buy a race horse because they want a hobby and an investment that will add excitement and passion to their lives. The group comes up with the cash to buy a horse named Funny Cide. They hire a trainer and a jockey and they enter the world of horse racing. This fast-paced, funny adventure story is full of details about the group’s experience, as well as personal insight into the history of the friendships involved. Information about horse breeding, training and racing is dispersed throughout the book and is interesting as well as educational. The story concludes with Funny Cide running the three legs of the Triple Crown as an underdog. The story is told by author Sally Jenkins along with the Funny Cide team. The book is more than a story about a horse; however, it’s also about friendship and community. Reviewed by Susan Wylin CCPL Reference Librarian Visit the Carmel Clay Public Library’s Web site at www.carmel.lib.in.us for more book reviews.

Picatta sauce over scallopini-style meat a great combo By Molly Herner and Katja Baird Current in Noblesville If you have a craving for a new sauce to spice up your weekly chicken dish, try picatta sauce. This lemon, garlic and white wine sauce is perfect with chicken, veal or even your favorite white fish. Picatta is a classically famous Italian sauce which is traditionally served over tenderized veal scallopini. Scallopini is a style of serving meat in which the meat is tenderized with a mallet until very thin. Scallopini style meat cooks much faster because it is so thin, and is easier to slice through than a regular chicken breast or veal steak. Picatta has become a very popular sauce at traditional Italian restaurants in the states, and now you can make it at home easily. Filet your chicken breasts or veal steaks down the middle, but do not cut the meat all the way through into two separate pieces. When you have a slit down the center line of your meat, cut the meat away from the center on each side, allowing the meat to spread out and become thinner. Then, pound the meat with a meat mallet until about a quarter of an inch thick. Otherwise, when you’re at the market request

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a tenderized cut of meat, scallopini style. The butcher will be glad to assist you in tenderizing your meat of choice. Serve this dish with a sprinkling of pepper and parmesan cheese and a side of broccoli or a plate of your favorite pasta.

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PICATTA SAUCE Ingredients • (For four chicken breasts or veal steaks scallopini style) • All-purpose flour • White wine • Olive oil • Garlic, minced • Lemons • Butter Directions: 1. Start with a big sauce pan over mediumhigh heat. Add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan and a few pats of butter. 2. Add 3 or 4 large cloves of garlic, minced,

a dash of salt a few twists of black pepper and let simmer for about a minute or so. 3. Add about a cup of white wine. Pinot Grigio works best but any nice white wine works. Remember, never cook with a wine that you wouldn’t also drink with dinner! 4. Squeeze the juice of 3 or 4 lemons, depending on how lemony you like your sauce, and let the sauce simmer and thicken while you prep the meat. 5. Lightly coat the chicken or veal scaloppini in flour. Add the meat into the simmering sauce and let cook until meat runs clear or is completely cooked when cut into. The flour will help thicken your sauce as well as locking the moisture into the meat.

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CHOIR Brass choir concert

The Indianapolis Brass Choir will perform at King of Glory Lutheran Church Nov. 22 at 4 pm.

Holiday spectacular

More than 400 choral students from Carmel High School will present their “Holiday Spectacular” at the Dale E. Graham Auditorium at Carmel High School over four days: Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets go on sale Nov. 4 in the CHS book store.

ART Native contemporary art

The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will present its biennial Eiteljorg Fellowship for Native American Fine Art through Jan. 18. The sixth cycle of the initiative features an exhibition of artwork, called Art Quantum.

Artists show

The 59th Annual Artists’ Show of the Hamilton County Artists’ Association will be run at the Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville, through Nov. 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information call 696-7349.

THEATRE The Nutcracker

The Central Indiana Dance Ensemble (CIDE) will perform “The Nutcracker,” a two act classical ballet at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center, 1000 Mulberry St., Zionsville, 46077. The performances will be held Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 5 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 18 and under.

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The Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Fest will run all day Nov. 21 at the Carmel Community Playhouse, 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd. in Carmel. Price: $8 for one block of films, $15 for two blocks of films, $20 for all four blocks of films (three blocks will have one feature and at least one short; one block will be all shorts). The event will raise money for the American Kidney Foundation.

LIVE MUSIC Mickey’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N Meridian, Carmel. For more information, call 317-573-9746: Nov. 20 – Bunny Brothers Nov. 25 – Barometer Soup (smoke-free fundraiser for breast cancer awareness). Nov. 27 – Endless Summer Band Nov. 28 – Living Proof

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The Power of Light

Encore Vocal Arts invites individuals to celebrate music as a source of hope and light in their lives with it second concert this season entitled “The Power of Light” on Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. From traditional spirituals to modern choral compositions, this concert features luminescent choral singing in one of the city’s exquisite settings, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church at 4217 Central Ave. in Indianapolis. General admission is $12, $8 for students under 18. Call 317-576-7676 for more information.

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Local Peanuts

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The Christian Youth Theatre performed You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at Noblesville Middle School on Sunday, Nov. 8. The play featured thirty children from Carmel, Westfield and Noblesville. These pictures show some of Carmel’s young actors and actresses. 1: Jared Updike plays Schroeder. 2: Westfield’s Ashlee Rodriguez sits in front of Carmel’s Samantha Hunter, playing Peppermint Patty and Anja Reese, playing Marcy. Jacob Wenthe of Westfield joins them on stage. 3: Jared Updike with Samantha Hammer of Zionsville. 4: Liza Christie as Snoopy.

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Comparing apples and oranges COMMENTARY By Rachael Noble You know the age old phrase, “It’s like comparing apples and oranges.” This is how I view men and women. Check out these differentiators: 1. A man will take time his time deciding if he wants to be with a woman long term, whereas a women usually makes up her mind more quickly. This is why after one or two dates, she knows whether or not she’s interested and moves on to the next prospect. If he turns out to be something she likes, after a few dates, she may start moving too quickly. Although she needs to slow those horses down, remember, guys, she’s doing this because she likes you. And she knows what she does and doesn’t like, so think twice about jumping ship too quickly. Here’s the good part about women moving quickly: Because they move more quickly, they also move on faster after a breakup. 2. Men, I have a secret for you. Women will “test” you. For instance, a woman might say, “I’m just not happy with the way things are going,” but what she really means is, “You don’t care that we haven’t spent time together in weeks; you’ve

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stopped calling me. Are you wanting out of this? Because here’s your way out.” I’m not saying it’s a good thing that we do this. But we’re communicating emotionally, partly because we don’t know how to handle things and partly because we have found that direct verbal communication sometimes scares you off. 3. Men typically show how they feel with their actions, while women typically say how they feel with their words. For instance, a man might show a woman he loves her by starting her car for her. Yet the fact that he didn’t tell her he loved her over the last few days hurts her. A woman, however, will tell him she loves him, yet the fact that she didn’t trust him the other night while he was out with his buddies made him feel unloved. So if a gal tells you she loves you too early, it’s because she truly feels this is how she needs to show you – by telling you. And if a guy doesn’t say the words you’re wanting to hear, ladies, start watching his actions to read his feelings.

Rachael Noble is a single Carmel resident and contributing columnist. She can be reached at nobleadvice@yahoo.com.

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Salesmanship versus relationship COMMENTARY By Bob Walters Shortly after Christ’s resurrection He met His 11 remaining disciples in Galilee, instructing them to “go and make disciples of all nations.” This is “The Great Commission” of Matthew 28:18-20. These final words of the Gospel of Matthew tell Christians for the ages that it is not enough just to go to church. Our faith must have the actions of outreach, baptism, teaching and obedience. Faith isn’t about going to church; faith is about being the church. It was the solidarity of the relationships among the early believers, as described in Acts 2:42-47, that reflected the faith and showed outsiders a picture of a caring community based on Christ’s love and service. People were drawn to it. The first Christians were filled with awe. Acts 2:47 says the fellowship of believers enjoyed “the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” My Sunday school teacher Steve Hall recently pointed out that Christ didn’t tell his disciples to go into the world and make “converts.” He told them to make “disciples.” “Converts” are made by salesmanship; “disciples” are made by relationship. We might sell or be sold the story of Jesus, but it’s the relationship of believers, the relationship of the Holy

Trinity, and the human-divine relationship Christ enabled by His death, burial and resurrection that we are to share with “all nations.” I resisted every “sales pitch” about Christ ever presented to me. It was when I learned about and wanted a relationship with Christ – because I saw smart, caring Christians – that I became a Christian. Second, Acts 2:47 says “the Lord added to their number.” Ever been asked “how many souls” you have saved? The correct answer is “zero.” In our obsessively “measureable” modern society, the sales function is about numbers, and marketing is about packaging. Most of my professional career has been in public relations, where one’s best friend is the truth, and the goal is to build relationships. I don’t want to “sell” or “package” Christ. I accept Christ as the truth, want a relationship with Him, and love telling others what I know. Just remember: The Holy Spirit closes the deal (Acts 2:47). In Christ, I don’t keep score. A loving relationship is victory enough. Bob Walters (www.believerbob. blogspot.com or email rlwcom@ aol.com) spent several years as a sportswriter, where scorekeeping is a big deal.

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The Inward Pull

What exactly is Windows 7’s XP mode? Commentary By Gary Hubbard Microsoft knew it was going to have a tough time convincing hardcore Windows XP users to migrate to Windows 7, because some older applications and hardware could not be updated to work in Windows 7. This scenario is more likely to play itself out in business environments, but some consumers may also have special software or older peripherals that would benefit from this feature. For those who tried to migrate to Windows Vista in the past and ran into a compatibility issue, this feature was specifically added to address your situation. Certain versions of Windows 7 have an optional feature called Windows XP Mode, which, unlike the “XP Compatibility mode” in Vista, is a complete copy of Windows XP that can run as a “virtual” system within Windows 7. This means older or outdated applications and peripherals that would only work in Windows XP can run in a virtual session that will appear as just another icon in Windows 7. But before you get too worked up about this creative approach to migrating older users and applications, there are some “requirements” you

should know about. If you have XP-based applications, then you probably have XP-level hardware, which isn’t likely to support this new feature. To support XP Mode, you need a newer computer with a processor capable of “hardware virtualization” (AMD-V or Intel VT), at least 2 GB of RAM and a recommended 15 GB of free drive space. Note: Hardware virtualization support must be turned on in the computer’s BIOS, which is generally off by default. To see if your computer is capable of supporting Windows XP Mode, run Microsoft’s Hardware-Assisted Virtualization Detection tool

here: http://bit.ly/1qPcbl. In addition, the only versions of Windows 7 that support XP Mode are Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise edition, which means that if you get the Home Premium version, you don’t have this option. The reality is you won’t need this feature to simply surf the web, exchange e-mails and write some letters; it’s only for those with special programs and older peripherals. The XP Mode feature is a godsend to corporate IT departments, as it provides a much more comprehensive way to migrate to Windows 7 without the expense of updating custom programs designed to run in XP. As you may have already realized, this feature is not designed to be set up by the casual user, so if you think you might have a need for the feature, consult a knowledgeable technical resource or your local computer expert to review your specific 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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» Tinsel and tails – The Hamilton County Humane Shelter’s annual fundraiser Tinsel and Tails Holiday Petacular is this Thursday, November 19, at the Oak Hill Mansion from 6 to 10 p.m. Seats are $65 each and include hors d’oeuvres and dinner. There will be a presentation and a silent auction, and all proceeds benefit the HSHC. Contact David Landau at 317219-3324 or hamiltonhumane@yahoo. com for reservations.

Kingdom is a 3-year-old male white with brindle spots American Staffordshire terrier. Kingdom is a very sweet boy who just needs someone to love. He is very intelligent and knows the commands “sit” and “down,” and he would be more than willing to learn more. Kingdom is nervous around children and should be in a home with adults only. He can be protective of his people once he bonds with them, so he needs a confident owner who can help him understand that he doesn’t have to be in charge of security. Kingdom is ready to come home with you. You must be at least 21 years old to him.

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COMMENTARY By John Mikesell Get a notebook or make a computer file devoted to tracking your dog’s training. Write down your primary goals and a brief description of your dog’s current behavior in those areas. Date it! Enter key experiences at least weekly. Daily is better. Add some brags; admit to some worries. Identify what’s not working. Review the journal periodically. Pat yourself on the back for your dog’s successes; forgive yourself for momentary lapses. Keep it all in perspective. Once toddlers are potty-trained, their parents tend to forget how much time and effort it took to accomplish that landmark. Similarly, we forget to appreciate how much puppies and dogs learn in their first few weeks in our home. One important thing to remember: practice, practice, practice. Dogs, like people, forget after a time if we change our routine or do not follow the same routine. My dog, Izzy, at times forgets

she is not supposed to chase after every squirrel and rabbit she sees. I forget sometimes to take my clicker with me, and I am not a very good finger snapper. She quickly remembers with a few clicks and some small treats. We owe it to ourselves and our dogs to see and appreciate any and all improvements and to keep working. It’s so easy to lose heart when there is one setback in your dog’s behavior. It’s easy to become tired and discouraged. But it is so important to stop and compare and identify progress and trends. We can do it. As an aside from training issues, we must all be diligent to help stop dog fighting, as was witnessed by the death of a dog at the Indianapolis Humane Society last week. The dog died from wounds received during a fight. We should do all we can to prevent this from happening. John Mikesell, owner of Izzy’s Place, A dog Bakery in Carmel, can be reached at john.mikesell@att.net.

Everest is a 4-year-old male black DLH. Everest is a very sweet and loving guy who has had a bit of a rough life. He has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) but he can still lead long happy life; he just needs to be in a home either without other cats or with cats that also have FIV. Everest has had his front claws removed, and when he arrived at the shelter, he was very matted and had to have a few areas of his fur shaved. He is a very outgoing and would do well in a home with children. For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974 or go to www.hamiltonhumane.com.

» HSUS pet of the week – If you got your pet from an animal shelter and have a great story about the process, let the Humane Society of the United States know. Your pet could be chosen as the pet of the week. Go to www.hsus.org, and click on PETS.

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COMMENTARY By Mike Redmond My neighbors think I’m nuts. This isn’t exactly news, I realize. They’ve thought that for years. But lately I’ve been giving them more reason than usual. You see, I still have Halloween pumpkins on my porch. Lots of them, in various stages of disrepair. And I’m not about to move them. Why? Because the squirrels will riot, that’s why. It seems my decorations are supporting most of the squirrels in a 20-square-block section of Indianapolis. I’m feeding squirrels by the dozens. They’re gorging on gourds, scarfing squash and pigging out on pumpkins. Actually, it’s kind of fun to watch them scampering from pumpkin to pumpkin, taking a few bites from a New England Pie Pumpkin, and then cleansing the palate with a nibble or two from a White, followed by a nibble or two from a Cinderella, with a healthy serving of Howden Biggie. It’s like a squirrel cafeteria out there. Of course, it’s a little alarming when you walk up the front steps and all of a sudden six or seven squirrels come pouring out of the top of a pumpkin like it was a clown car or something. Once your heart resumes beating, though, it’s fun to hear them up in the trees, scolding you for interrupting their lunch in what I can only presume is bad squirrel language. So rather than risk an uprising or some sort of squirrel blackmail (“Mike: Put the pumpkins back or we’ll get into your attic. Trust us, you arm e lto F.happen. C . Tu– cThe keFurball r Office wouldn’tC want that Gang”) I’ve decided to leave the pumpkins in their place for now. Actually, there are solid biological reasons my house has become the Place Where Discerning Squirrels Dine. For one thing, the squirrel population in my

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neighborhood is exceptionally high this year. Populations rise and fall from place to place, and this year it just happened to be my neighborhood’s turn to play host to the entire Hee-Haw Gang. For another, the pumpkins are actually serving as a source of water. This makes sense. I’ve never seen a squirrel drinking from the garden hose. There was a time when I would have been delighted to have all these squirrels in proximity because it would have meant fried squirrel for dinner every night for a month. I have always loved fried squirrel. Then again, my best fried-squirrel-eating days were during my kidhood, when I lived in LaGrange County and hunted wholesome country squirrels, not urban squirrels who have been living on who-knows-what, plus pumpkin. Besides, I’m told the local constabulary takes a dim view of citizens sitting on their porches blasting squirrels out of the trees. So I have decided, for a while anyway, to take a live-and-let-live attitude with my squirrel friends. I’ll keep the pumpkins out a while longer. At the rate they’re going, in a week there won’t be anything left but the stems anyway. And if my neighbors think I’m nuts – well, let them. They already do anyway. And it’s sure preferable to what they might think if they saw me sitting on the porch with a .22, hunting dinner. Although it might be kind of fun to watch how they react to my casserole at the next community pitch-in. At the least, they’d probably think I was a little – dare I say it – squirrelly.

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Vital signs point the way to amusement, or do they? COMMENTARY By Dick Wolfsie American manufacturers want their products to require as little thinking as possible. When I was a kid, they started putting a warning light on car dashboards to alert the driver that the vehicle was low on oil. I remember my father lecturing my mother to totally ignore the flashing because, he told her, the gauges on cars were basically worthless. This was a tough concept for Mom to get her head around, but it does explain why every time she went grocery shopping she ran out of gas. A new men’s razor on the market has a strip across it, and when the band turns white, the blade is no longer sharp enough to shave with. I guess this is a vast improvement over the old system where your face simply became a bloody red terrain when the blade was too dull. A friend told me she swears by a new ceiling paint that goes on pink but then turns white in about half an hour. This allows you to re-paint a white ceiling and ensure you have not missed a

spot. Apparently, there is a toothpaste that uses the same colorchanging principle, which gives you the option at night to either go to bed with a tingly mouth or touch up your bedroom walls with your Oral-B. Heidi, my editor, said that last line was hysterical but that it made no sense. Like I care. Last Christmas, my wife bought me an electric toothbrush with a tiny alarm to inform me that I have completed brushing the recommended two minutes. Just on principle, I have refused to use this device for its intended purpose, but I must say I haven’t had a bad soft-boiled egg in almost a year. Seems to me the real cool invention would be a coffee cup that turns pink if the beverage is too hot to drink and red if it’s too hot to spill in your lap. That’s an idea that could have saved me from slamming my head into the roof of my car and McDonald’s from a multimillion-dollar lawsuit. Then there’s this new beer innovation. Beer fans are often stereotyped as lowbrows – at least compared to wine connoisseurs. Just to show how dense the big-shots at Budweiser think we are,

they have introduced an aluminum can that turns blue when the beer is cold enough to drink. I wonder how many times I’ve grabbed a brew from the fridge and downed the entire can in one swig, only to discover way too late that I had just guzzled a warm beer. How did I manage to get through college as well as four successful years as a major frat stud without this necessary indicator? I hope you liked this column. But wouldn’t it have been great if when you got about halfway through reading it, a little buzzer had gone off to tell you that it’s not really amusing you that much, so maybe now’s a good time to quit reading this drivel and do something constructive instead?

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

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Remodeling an outdated local basement cludes the following key components: • Centralization of all existing mechanical systems into one bulkhead to allow the raising and drywall finish of new ceiling. • Installation of all new recessed lighting in zones for entertaining, bar, and general lighting including new pendant lighting over the bar. • Installation of contemporary styled cabinetry featuring glass front cabinets with interior low voltage lighting. • Installation of a stainless steel backsplash above new black granite countertops and modern stainless plumbing fixtures. • Reduction of the overly massive brick fireplace to allow more usable space. • Opening up of the standard narrow basement stairway, including the widening of the stairway at bottom to provide a more spacious feeling. • Installation of 24” porcelain floor tile in the new bar and seating area.

By Larry Greene INITIAL SITUATION: This project involved the complete demolition and renovation of an existing 1970s-era basement in the Geist area. The existing basement was not in keeping with the current owner’s contemporary design esthetic found throughout the remainder of the home. The existing basement was plagued with low acoustic tile ceilings, barn-siding paneling, insufficient lighting and dark carpets. DESIGN PHASE: The design phase focused on creating a revised floor plan for the basement that focused on a new large wet bar and TV viewing area. In addition, the designer created a more updated contemporary look for the basement. Detailed floor plan and elevation drawings and computerized three-dimensional perspective views were used to help the homeowner visualize what the new space could look like. PROJECT SCHEDULE: The design phase for the basement remodel included the selection of cabinets and all finish materials and lasted four weeks, while the construction phase spread out over approximately five weeks.

Larry Greene is owner of Case Handyman & Remodeling. You may e-mail him at lgreene@caseremodeling. com or call 846-2600. Visit www. caseremodeling.com for more information.

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Green light to a green furnace COMMENTARY By Craig Todd “Green” is terrific, but let’s be honest. If your furnace makes it through another winter, you’ll declare victory and likely not think about “greening up” your home heating plant until next fall. All those well-intentioned, environmentally sound, economically savvy and energy conserving Green planet aspirations can wait another year, if the furnace lasts. Yes, green home heating technology has blossomed, but it’s often the other kind of “green” – the folding kind – that determines when and how a homeowner updates an older furnace. The most modern high-efficiency furnaces achieve 92 to 96 percent efficiency. An up-todate one-speed gas furnace – perhaps the most common home unit – is probably has 80-percent efficiency or better. And while a good furnace might last a couple of decades, older furnaces dating to the 1990s and before are much less efficient. You may not know the exact efficiency of your furnace, but here’s a good rule of thumb: • 10-12 years old: 75 percent efficient • 20 years old: 60 percent efficient Rather than running through the math here,

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With more families choosing to improve instead of move, I asked Jay O’Neal, one of Hamilton County’s premier realtors, what we should focus on for respectable return on investment (ROI) and to position our home favorably for an eventual sale. • Do it right and hire a seasoned pro. No shortcuts. • Updated kitchen with granite and stainless steel is vital. It’s where we live and what sells the house. • Update floor plans to match current trends. • Be a little edgy with color but lean towards neutrals. • The first thing we see upon arrival are landscaping, patios and the front door. Keep them fresh. Improve with a vision of increasing value as well as livability and you will not only enjoy the home improvements now, but increase the value of your home for a maximum asking price when it’s time. Going to move? Call Jay at 848-0008. Want to improve? Call Randy at 679-2565.

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OBITUARY Hilma M. (Perkins) Sears, 89, of Zionsville, died Nov. 6 in Sheridan Healthcare Center, Sheridan. She was born Nov. 5, 1920 in Sheridan to Osta and Theresa (Coy) Perkins. Hilma was co-owner with her first husband of Daugherty’s Coffee Shop in Westfield, where she was “chief cook and

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Come & visit this deluxe 3BR/2+BA. Striking highlights in this outstanding home include breakfast nook, rec room & formal dining room. Great rm & pantry. ANgeLA RAAb, 735-9610

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Fabulous investment opportunity! Duplex in quiet Emerson Heights. One side (2 Bed 1 Bath) with long term renter on month-to-month lease. Rent $475 each side. SuSAN vAN DeN heuveL, 508-1276

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Views | Community | Panache | Education | Anti-Aging | Dough | Diversions | Relationships | In Spirit | Toys | Pets | Laughs | Inside & Out | Obituaries LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Indiana Department of Insurance 311 W. Washington St., Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2787 LIFE – STATEMENT OF CONDITION On the 31st day of December, 2008 Company Name: Thrivent Life Insurance Company Address: 625 Fourth Avenue South, MS Reg Financial City, State Zip code: Minneapolis, MN 55415 Organized under state of: MN Fein: 41-1437943 Naic Code: 97721 Contact Person: Kurt Tureson Phone: (612) 844-8233 Email: kurt.tureson@thrivent.com Assets of Company (Nearest Dollar) Bonds (Schedule D): $1,038,481,149 Stocks (Schedule D): $10,750,505 Mortgage Loans on Real Estate (Schedule B): $0 Real Estate (Schedule A): $0 Policy Loans: $12,747,341 Premium Notes: $0 Cash & Short Term Investments (Schedule DA & E): $139,002,065

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The demolition of old Carmel High School in 1991.

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Deferred and Uncollected Premiums: $(32,206) Other Assets: $1,488,270,838 Total Assets: $2,689,219,692 Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds Aggregate Reserve for Life Policies and Contracts: $909,852,181 Aggregate Reserve for Accident and Health Policies: $2,591 Policy and Contract Claims—Life: $9,088,957 -Accident and Health: $0 Taxes, licenses and fees due or accrued: $0 All other Liabilities: $1,596,636,696 Total Liabilities: $2,515,580,425 Special Surplus Funds: $0 Capital Stock: $5,000,000 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus: $90,800,000 Unassigned Surplus: $ 77,839,267 Surplus as regards Policyholders: $173,639,267 Total Liabilities and Surplus: $2,689,219,692 Bruce J. Nicholson President James M. Odland Secretary

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