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The Regional Performing Arts Center will create an economic impact reaching Westfield and surrounding areas

By Kevin Kane Current in Westfield The under-construction Regional Performing Arts Center may be located in Carmel, but the ripples of the facility’s economic impact will be felt all the way to Westfield. When the complex opens in early 2011, it will feature three state-of-the-art performance spaces, including a 1,600-seat concert hall, 500-seat proscenium theater and 200-seat studio theater. It is expected to be the premiere acoustical venue in the state, if not the Midwest, and will draw thousands of visitors to Hamilton County each week, perhaps from as far away as Cincinnati and Chicago. Mayor Andy Cook said he doesn’t think many in Westfield yet understand the boost the RPAC will deliver to the city, but he said it should be significant. “I think it will have a hugely positive impact on our businesses,” Cook said. “I think Westfield will be able to derive some opportunities from it.” Cook said the RPAC will not only generate revenue from travelers in the area but will likely help attract new businesses to both Carmel and Westfield. The complex, he said, is yet another example of the quality of life enjoyed in Hamilton County, and just having such a unique facility within driving distance may be enough to convince some companies to locate in Westfield instead of a competing city. “It will be an amenity that we can advertise as being nearby, just as our sports complex will be something Carmel can advertise as being nearby when it’s completed,” Cook said. The list of comparable venues across the country is limited, but Willem Brans, vice president of Arts Consulting Group in New York, has been directly involved with more than a dozen such facilities worldwide, including the RPAC in Carmel. Brans said he has seen numerous examples of concert halls and theaters raising property values and, in some cases, drastically improving the surrounding area, as he is currently researching the subject for an article. The Lincoln Center in New York City, for example, was built in a poorer area of the city, but after it’s completion in the 1960s, several high-rise buildings followed and property values rose dramatically. The Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Brans said, is another example of a facility transforming its surrounding areas. Brans said the area was “derelict” before the Schermerhorn was built, but not long after the 1,800-seat concert hall opened in 2006, Brans said the area quickly began to improve including the construction of office and residential towers. “Those projects definitely, and I mean for a fact, would not have been built without (the Schermerhorn),” he said. “Economic development is not the first reason why anyone should build an arts facility … but it certainly is always a byproduct.” Brans said the quality of the RPAC will assure it has a similar impact on Carmel and the surrounding areas. Brans has more than 20 years of experience with large-scale arts venues and said both the design and the “key players” in the project are among the best in the industry. He said that truly unique facilities are able to draw large crowds, including the Disney Concert Hall,

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The Regional Performing Arts Center is scheduled to open in early 2011

which Brans said is the top tourist attraction in all of Los Angeles. The RPAC, he said, will only be matched by facilities in major cities, primarily on the coasts, and as the Center’s reputation grows, more people will want to live and work in nearby areas,

including Westfield. “It takes a while for that to happen, but it does happen,” Brans said. “It’s very clear.”

Sizing up the competition The Regional Performing Arts Center is said to be the premiere acoustical venue in perhaps the entire Midwest, rivaled only by facilities in major cities. Here is a small sample of competing venues both near and far.

Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center

Location: Dayton, Ohio Details: The Schuster Performing Arts Center is home to the Dayton Opera and Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. This venue seats 2,300 guests in the concert hall and 150 in its Mathile Black Box Theatre. Between these two venues, the Schuster presents a variety of national and local performances.

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Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center

Location: St. Louis, Mo Details: The Touhill Performing Arts Center, located on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis, is made up of the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall and the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater. The performance hall seats up to 1,625 and the theater seats 300.

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It is our position that all too often entrepreneurs, financial advisors, and fund managers seem determined that their corporate retirement plan is serving time in a Federal penitentiary. Local entrepreneur Tim Durham, investor Dave Knall, and many others have come under investigation for what could be, at best, described as poorly managing the millions of dollars of other people’s money within their control. While charlatans may be the master of bull, we are hesitant to give a complete pass to those of us who relied too heavily on big promises, flashy cars and government regulators to make our investment decisions. Greed from both the investor and the crook is troubling (Madoff, HealthSouth, Enron), but regulators must not interfere so greatly that commerce is irreversibly damaged. Each of us must be vigilant in our investment decisions. Talk to family and friends (especially the elderly or uninformed) about their investments. Without regard to the devastation caused, there are scores out there willing to con folks out of their hardearned dollars. Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is If we all look out for one another, we can mitigate the financial devastation of individuals and families in our community.

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It is our position that we citizens of Westfield must get involved in the debate about the location for the development of a Recreational Sports Complex. The recent introduction of prospective developers has presented new options in terms of site placement. The original proposed location, 146th Street and Towne Road, would provide an ease of accessibility to surrounding communities at the vital population crossroads between Westfield, Carmel and Zionsville. Another site under consideration would place the center to the west of the S.R. 32 and the Meridian Street/U.S. 31 intersection. As an anchor on the west side of Westfield, the complex would be situated among many existing civic buildings and could propel the growth of Westfield’s downtown area. Many fear the S.R.32/U.S. 31 location would put the building just beyond expedient access to other communities and their resources. While some believe a southerly location would not equally benefit all our citizens. As Westfield strives to become the “Family Sports Capital of America,” this decision will be among the most importing in establishing our community building efforts. And as such, we should all be involved. Reach out to your elected official (or write your local paper) and share your view.

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the U.S. Constitution.. Section 10. No state shall enter into any treaty, alliance, or confederation; grant letters of marque and reprisal; coin money; emit bills of credit; make anything but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts; pass any bill of attainder, ex post facto law, or law impairing the obligation of contracts, or grant any title of nobility. No state shall, without the consent of the Congress, lay any imposts

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Breaking all the rules COMMENTARY By Terry Anker To a child, adults seem to get by with breaking all of the rules. We get to stay up late, eat whatever we want, and play with our toys as loud as we’d like. It kind of makes sense. From the perspective of those with very limited freedoms, the liberties that American adults exercise are pretty cool. To be sure, we are not as unencumbered as we’d perhaps like to be – the rules of aging and paying taxes don’t allow for much flexibility even for adults. But after we learn basic proficiency, society seems to let us take a pass at following all but the most fundamental standards. At some point in our lives didn’t we all learn what to wear to a funeral or wedding? Yet many revel in specifically proving that the expectations of good taste don’t apply to them. Text messaging, email and even telephone communication have substituted short-hand for clarity. And diet pills and low calorie soda attempt to cir-

cumvent exercise and reduced intake as the solution to an expanding waistline. Yet isn’t breaking rules – or at least learning and applying the ability to discern between necessary laws and simple provincialities – key to exploring innovation? To some, newspapers like this one don’t follow the rules. In fact, this column doesn’t adhere to the many standards applied to more formal or business writing (or thinking). How do we know which privileges are inure to the benefit of all who have reached the age of majority and which rules are never to be broken? Or do we ultimately each write our own rulebook and live by it as we please? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

From the backshop Opinions mixed on Danielle Wilson’s recent columns Editor: Darn! After reading Barry Fairfax’s views (“Wilson not a representation of family life in Carmel,” Jan. 5), I am so sorry I missed Danielle’s Christmas column (“The perfect remedy to holiday stress,” Dec. 22). I can’t tell you how many copies of her articles I have sent to my daughter in Florida. Danielle is constantly lamenting the same attitudes my

daughter has expressed to me about so many topics. I enjoy Danielle’s frustrations and representations of her life. I particularly enjoy the way it often represents feelings I have not been able to express. Go Danielle! I will read your articles, and I would love a book as well. Pat Gross Carmel

Editor: I am not e-mailing Danielle Wilson, because she obviously enjoys hate mail, as her Jan. 5 column (“Three years of hate mail revisited”) indicated. Great, now all she will contemplate for 2010 is something to write in order to generate hate mail? Oh wait, I used the word “contemplate.” She is a good example of her age bracket

– the first to react with “but its not about me!” in her thought processes. Oh wait, I said thought processes – and she is raising kids to “think” (react) the same way. Lord help us. I will now toss your magazine in the recycle bin before it reaches my kitchen table. Too bad, because I really like the other contributors. Ramona Duncan-Huse Carmel

From the backshop Anyone else fed up with the Fed? The Federal Reserve last week, in something of an act of desperation, asked a U.S. Court of appeals to reverse a lower-court ruling that once and for all hopefully would give us a clear, wide-open view of where and how trillions of dollars of the public’s money has been spent. The decision stemmed from a lawsuit filed by one of our favorite financial sources, Bloomberg.com. Its newspaper sued the Fed late last year because top officials there refused to release the names of the banks to which it gave money and, more importantly, how the officials made the decisions. The Fed gave the Bronx salute to the court, still refusing to tell how and where our tax money is spent. Fed chair Ben Bernanke is digging in his heels in fighting the attempt at transparency. His reward? Oh, only his re-nomination by President Barack Obama. It’s just a rubber stamp away. Change? Yep. More dollars than sense. ••• Our president recently announced new fees on “high-risk” transactions carried out by big banks. We believe placing fees on “risk-oriented transactions” makes no sense, but if this administration is going to do it, then let’s apply it

quality of the various articles in Current continues to inspire and interest me, but her contributions actually deteriorate the value of Current. I would rather see a word search in her space. Barb Dorn Carmel

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DISPATCHES » Upcoming auditions – Actors Theatre of Indiana is holding general auditions for its 2010 season. This is open to union and non-union performers. Auditions are Jan. 24 from 1-5 p.m. and Jan 25 from 5-9 p.m. By appointment only at the Carmel Community Playhouse. Visit www.actorstheatreofindiana.org or call 317-669-7983 for details.

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» No tax increase for 2010 – The city of Westfield and Westfield Washington Schools announced on Jan. 11 that they have decided to hold the tax rate to the 2008 level and not raise taxes in 2010. Both entities were approved to collect a higher tax rate by the Department of Local Government and Finance. » Mind-body wellness workshop – Learn simple yet powerful breathing and meditation techniques which eliminate stress from the system. This workshop, offered for free by the Washington Township Parks and Recreation Department, will be Feb. 4, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and registration is required by Jan. 27. Call 317-574-1074 or go to www. washingtontownship-hc.us to register.

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» Pottery all day – Jan. 29 is Pottery Day with Jeremy South at the Westfield Washington Public Library. Jeremy takes all the day’s creations back to his kiln, fires them and returns them to the library for pickup. Prepayment and registration are required for each session. Please contact the Children’s Department at 317-896-9391 for details.

Bravo modern medicine! Pills are awesome Commentary By Danielle Wilson This morning, I was digging through our medicine bucket looking for some antibiotic eye drops. (It figures that on the first day back to school one of my kids may have pink eye.) The redness and itching could also be due to an allergic reaction to the kitty Santa brought (look for an article on that fun experience coming soon), but I hedged my bets with some prescription meds (not even expired!) and sent him on his way. It was a looonnngggg winter break. As I was sifting through the veritable cornucopia of pharmaceuticals, it occurred to me that I have some amazing legal drugs at my disposal. Headache? Not a problem. Two Excedrins, and I’m better in 20 minutes. Heartburn? No biggie. A couple Pepcid, and I’m ready for another chili dog. Poison ivy? Holla! One course of Orapred, and I’m itch-free! But these are merely the tip of the iceberg. Immodium, Advil, Chantix … I’m simply fascinated that people have found a way to harness potent chemicals, condense them into candycolored nuggets, and alleviate most of my annoying ills. For instance, I have hypothyroid disease. There’s no cure for it, and if left untreated, my organs would eventually fail, and I would die a miserable death. But because of modern medicine, I’m able to manage my symptoms with a tiny blue pill every day and will probably live until I’m 97. Imagine that! One little pill keeps my thyroid gland functioning normally and allows me to carry on with my insane, often cheeky, life. And think about the magic of narcotic painkillers. I was literally cut in half a couple summers ago, and yet I felt very little pain afterwards. Why? Because I was doped up on Percocet and Vicodin. (Why yes, I do have a few of those

babies left over, and no, I will never dispose of them. Ever. What if I stub my toe?) In addition to our cache of happy pills, we also have several different boxes of cold remedies. Dayquil, Benadryl, Sudafed. How would I survive winter without these beauties? Or let’s say you’re overly anxious, but really need a good night’s sleep because the next morning is Christmas and you have a sneaking suspicion Santa might just bring your kids a cat. Down a few Nyquil, and you’re good to go. Easy breathing and out like a light. Speaking of sleeping meds, how about that Ambien? I also got to swallow a few of those on my plastic surgery journey. Unlike Unisom, which leaves me feeling hung to the moon, I can take Ambien and wake up six hours later feeling fairly refreshed, even if I’m sitting upright on a cramped 727 to Amsterdam’s Schipol with a smelly fat man blocking the aisle. Brilliant, I say! The point is, pills are AWE-some! They travel well, hidden in purse compartments or jean pockets, and they don’t compete with your moisturizing shampoo for the last coveted spot in the ridiculously-small quart-size Ziploc that you get to carry on. Most importantly, pills can make us feel a whole lot better, fairly quickly and often cheaply. I’m not advocating addiction; I’m just saying modern science deserves a standing ovation. Bravo pharmacological marvels! Peace out. And it was pink eye!

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

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U.S. 31 construction back on schedule Carmel mayor: Taking over the project still an option pleted in full and on the original timeline. “At this time, we are satisfied the project will be funded and built,” Cook said in an e-mail. “We will continue to monitor the progress very closely.” While Brainard said the decision to remain on the original schedule is good news, he said it is still a possibility that Carmel and Westfield will look to take over the project, as was done with construction on Keystone Avenue. Brainard said this option will be considered because he thinks it can cut the timeframe in half and, in doing so, save a great deal of money. “There’s a huge sale on road construction right now,” Brainard said. “Bids are coming in at 25 percent less than usual, so the faster we can get this done the more money we can save.” Cook said before Tuesday’s announcement that he’d heard informal discussions about the two cities taking over the project, and at that time he said he was in favor of doing so. “It sounds like an absolutely impossible feat,” he said. “But yes, we’ll be happy to participate.”

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Joe Wheeler awarded volunteer of the year By Kevin Kane Current in Westfield At its December meeting, the Westfield Historical Society named Joe Wheeler its volunteer of the year. Wheeler became involved with the society about 18 months ago as its primary person to accession items into the society’s collection of historical artifacts. Accessioning is the process of recording acquisitions, and it’s a time-consuming task. Each item to be entered into the collection takes at least an hour to properly document and add to the database, and the historical society currently has many items waiting to be accessioned. “Once people realized we … were going to have a museum, a lot of items came out of the woodwork,” Wheeler said. “So we’re playing catch-up right now, trying to contain what we have and get it organized. It’s quite a task right now.” It’s a task, though, that Wheeler is suited to and enjoys a great deal. “It’s something I tried and found I really like,” he said. “You know when you do something and the hours go by and you don’t even

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realize it? Well, it’s that kind of thing for me; it’s very enjoyable.” Wheeler’s background in Westfield helps, too. “I’m pretty fortunate, because I grew up here in Westfield, and I know a lot of the families that have been around and a lot of the businesses that have come and gone, so lots of times I’ll either know the family involved or I’ll know what building they’re referring to,” he said. Diana Peyton, secretary of the historical society, notes that while Wheeler feels fortunate to be able to volunteer doing something he enjoys so much, the society is equally fortunate to have such a willing, capable and enthusiastic volunteer. “It’s very meticulous, it’s very tedious … and he’s been so active in the accessioning, and we’ve needed help so badly,” Peyton said. “He just stepped up to the plate, jumped right in, and has been an awesome volunteer.” Wheeler doesn’t plan to stop volunteering, either. He notes with a laugh, “One of these days, when I retire … I’ll spend more time (at the museum).”

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COMMENTARY By Robin Chaddock The deepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated. - William James I was recently asked what I’m doing in my writing life these days. I happily told the asker I’m writing a weekly column for Current in Westfield. Of course, he wanted to know what it was about. I told him I’m writing stories about people in our community – residents and businesspeople – who are doing the kinds of things that bring about a strong, vibrant, hospitable community. In my daily dealings with our city, I have my eyes and ears open for the courtesies, attitudes and human interactions that build up relationships that are at the foundation of any group of people living together well. I am pleasantly surprised by how much material I find on a regular basis. Basically, I’m catching people being good. We’re all familiar with being caught doing something we’re not proud of. And some of us are even familiar with our indiscretions being made more public than we hoped they would

be. But how often have you been caught being good and then had it publicized in a way that might have initially embarrassed you, but secretly made you feel good? What if we all sought to catch others being good? What if we decided to look for and expect the best in others, instead of being aware of and miffed by their shortcomings? And even better, what if we decided to tell another person or two about the good we have found in another? What if we were publicists for the good in others? I don’t know about you, but sometimes I get weary of all the gossip and bad news I hear about other people, in person and through the media. I believe in the long run that we’ll all be in stronger families, friendships and communities if we focus on catching people being good – and then let them and others know what we found. If you see anything this week, let me know. Robin Chaddock is the executive director of the Downtown Westfield Neighborhood Association. She welcomes comments and can be reached at RobinCoaches@aol.com.

A possible solution to the ZIP code problem Commentary By Ken Kingshill At the January City Council meeting, Mayor Andy Cook announced that we have made some headway on the ZIP code problem. With the help of Congressman Burton’s office, we have been able to convince the U.S. Postal Service to begin to solve our issue. If you remember, the city of Westfield is entirely within Washington Township. However, many thousands of mailing addresses within the city are served by post offices outside the city and have corresponding ZIP codes. For example, many homes and businesses on the north side of 146th Street have Carmel addresses and ZIP codes. This commingling of addresses and ZIP codes has caused confusion among residents and businesses. Some new residents have been surprised to find that their children do not attend the public schools that bear the same name as their return-address labels. Revenue from food and beverage taxes paid by some restaurants on occasion has been erroneously allocated to other jurisdictions. Some of our elected officials do not have Westfield mailing addresses. The postal service has agreed to conduct a formal survey of affected property owners. The question will be whether the postal customer wishes to have the city field in their address changed to Westfield while still keeping their

original ZIP code. If a majority of those responding to the survey wish to make the change, the post office will do so. Each affected area will be surveyed independently. When these surveys will be conducted still is not clear. If you are a resident or business in Westfield with a non-Westfield address, and if you care about this issue, you need to stay tuned and be sure to respond to the survey. It is critical that people get informed and make their wishes known. As I have often written about this issue in this space, it should be clear that I am in favor of making the change. However, I am not directly impacted and will have no vote. Although this will be a good start, it will not solve all our address problems. Many businesses rely on ZIP codes when advertising. Bulkrate postage is also dependent on ZIP code. Unless something more can be worked out with the post office, those of you in Westfield with Carmel addresses will continue to receive Current in Carmel, while those of you in Carmel with Westfield addresses will still receive Current in Westfield. See what I mean? City Council President Ken Kingshill is a Westfield resident and Realtor. You may e-mail him at kkingshill@ westfield.in.gov.

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Where: 8505 State Road 56, French Lick, Ind. How to get there: From Noblesville, take I-69 south, I-465 south, I-65 south to Exit 29B, then west on State Road 56 to French Lick. About 160 miles, 3 hours. Winter hours: 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 4 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, and closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Cost: $23.95 adults, $16.95 ages 3-12 and 60-plus, free age 2 and younger on Friday, Saturday and Sunday; $17.95 adults, $12.95 ages 3-12 and 60-plus, free age 2 and younger. Room rates: Range from $99 to $269 depending on day of the week and ticket packages. Valentine’s Day weekend packages available. Info: (877) 936-3866, www.bigsplashadventure.com. What: It might be cold outside but there are no weather worries at Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park & Resort. The family-friendly, tropical, 40,000-square foot water park features a gentle Lost River for floating along on inner tubes, two body slides and a 1,000-gallon dumping bucket at Buccaneer Bay. Guests can ride down a 54inch diameter slide on an inner tube on Silver Beard’s Revenge or sit on single or double inner tubes on Jolly Roger Jetty, careening through seven curves before a big splash into the plungepool. Scallyway Scuttle and Plunder Plunge send riders through high speed twists and turns, curves and dips. Lost Treasure Lagoon is a treasure trove of activity that includes a ropes course, a circular pool with swirling waters and aquatic basketball hoops. For the smallest of buccaneers the Splish Splash Pool offers lots of activities designed especially for them.

Top 10 domestic destinations – Looking for a popular place to go for vacation this year? According to bookings for 2010 by Travel Leaders, the top five destinations in the United States are: • Orlando, Fla. • Las Vegas, Nev. • Cruises in Alaska • New York City, NY • Kahului (Maui), HI - www.travelleaders.com

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art from the heartland When: January 29-Apil 18, 2010 Where: Indianapolis Art Center Cost: Free Info: www.indplsartcenter.org or (317) 255-2464 Details: Paul Klein, Chicagobased curator, art critic, writer and creator of ArtLetter (www.artletter. com) selected more than 70 works by artists from Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan for the Indianapolis Art Center’s Art from the Heartland exhibition. Klein juried more than 400 pieces by 205 artists for this first of what will be a biennial exhibition at the Art Center. The Art Center extended an invitation to almost 50 artists, many of whom will be here for the opening reception.

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What do you like about Mangia? It's one individual owner, the food's good and the prices are reasonable

Ted’s Montana Grill is a western alternative to the average burger. Located in Clay Terrace, Ted’s has been a favorite Carmel restaurant for five years. From the outside, the restaurant can blend into the array of shops littering Clay Terrace, but the inside is a different story. The tin ceiling, tile floors, mahogany wood and the mounted bison head above the bar all lend to the saloon style and turn-of-the-century atmosphere of Ted’s. For those looking to get away from the average burger, Ted’s Montana Grill is the place to be. They are famous for their homestyle cooking and use of bison meat. The bison burger at Ted’s is known for its superior quality and taste. A leaner meat, Bison is used in the restaurant’s chili, burgers and pot roast. Ted’s Montana Grill is the perfect location for any type of meal. The restaurant is family-friendly as well as a great location for business luncheons. The friendly customer service and unique atmosphere of Ted’s Montana Grill is sure to please any crowd looking for a great meal.

Mangia Italian Restaurant 11594 Westfield Boulevard Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 581-1910

14490 Clay Terrace Blvd., Ste. 100A Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 317-569-8300 Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Where do you like to eat? Mangia Italian Restaurant

Rock star? Or just a cracker? COMMENTARY By Chef Michael R. Vlasich Ten to one says most of you reading this article had one of these over the holidays. The Latino word for them is galletas. One of the most popular varieties of crackers in this country, they date back to the early 1800s. They are crisp and buttery – even eaten by themselves. It’s the Ritz cracker, invented in 1801 by John Bent, a retired sea captain who adapted an old recipe he had used. His family would do the baking, and he would travel the countryside selling them from a wagon. A few years later, they were modified using sponge dough to make them lighter. They were made by the Bent bakeries until 1898, when Kennedy Biscuit Works joined with dozens of other bakeries across America, forming the National Biscuit Company (or Nabisco). This is where the recipe was perfected with the buttery flavor and serrated edges we see and know today. The Nabisco Philadelphia bakery held a company-wide contest in 1934 to name the cracker, and came up with the name Ritz. The timing was right, as it was the beginning of the depression. The company took the cracker nationwide – the first baked product ever to be offered on that scale. The company kept the price at 19 cents a box, and the sales went wild. In the first year, 5 billion were sold, which worked out to 40 crackers for each man, woman, and child in the country. Ritz crackers have been a marketing phenomenon ever since then. Studied and emulated, colleges have developed marketing courses,

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ladybug snacks Ingredients: • 8 Ritz crackers • 4 tsp. peanut butter • 2 tsp. blackberry seedless jelly • 1 stalk celery cut into pieces 1/2 inch by 1/8 by 1/8 (similar to toothpick) Directions: Place a cracker flat on a surface. Place 1 tsp. of peanut butter on center of the cracker. Cut a second cracker in half down the center. Place the two pieces on top of peanut butter like a pair of wing with holes side up. Take the jelly and make small dots on the wing like ladybugs have. Take 2 pieces of the celery and place at the front like the antennas sticking out forward. Repeat the process to make four lady bugs.

teaching the successes of the cracker and its marketing campaigns from “Putting on the Ritz” in 1935 to the production of 29 million crackers daily three years later. I wonder if Captain John Bent ever imagined his cracker being the rock star it is? Included is a cute recipe if you have kids or want something unique for a summertime tea. Chef Michael R. Vlasich, CEC, AAC, is a Carmel resident and the executive chef at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. You may e-mail him at chefmichael@ currentincarmel.com

Directions 1. Add Johnnie Walker Red Label and ginger ale. 2. Mix and serve over ice. 3. Garnish with twist of lemon.

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Tony award winner coming to Carmel

Bus Stop

Beginning Jan. 22 through Feb. 7, the Indianapolis Civic Theatre will present “Bus Stop,” a comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright William Inge. Tickets are $28 Fridays through Sundays and $21 on Thursdays. Visit www.CivicTheatre.org for tickets and details

Mickey’s Irish Pub

Carmel Community Players is bringing Tony award-winning Broadway entertainer Ben Vereen to Carmel High School for its major fundraiser for 2010. Vereen will present his educational, entertaining and inspirational Broadway lecture at Carmel High School's Dale E. Graham Auditorium at 7 p.m. on March 7. Tickets are $34 and are on sale now at www.carmelplayers.org.

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mickey’s Irish Pub,13644 N Meridian, Carmel. For more information, call 317-573-9746: Jan. 22: Living Proof Jan. 23: KJ & the Jester Kings Jan. 29: Bunny Brothers Jan. 30: Why Stop Now

Mo’s Irish Pub

The Foreigner Housewives of Manheim

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis presents “The Housewives of Mannheim.” Written by Alan Brody, this play starts Jan. 14 and runs through Feb. 6 on the Phoenix Mainstage. Tickets start at $15. For details visit www.PhoenixTheatre.org.

‘All Shook Up’

Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, the Carmel Repertory Theatre’s “All Shook Up” deals with a small town in the 1950s that recognizes the unjustness of segregation after a leather-jacketed stranger motorcycles into town. Performance dates are Feb. 19-21, Feb. 26-28 and March 5-7 at the Performing Arts Center (575 W. Carmel Drive). For more information, visit www.carmelrepertorytheatre.com.

The Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre 2010 lineup kicks off with the comedy “The Foreigner” by Larry Shue. The play runs from Jan. 6 to Feb. 7. Call the box office at 317-872-9664 for ticket information.

THEATRE Strawtown Enclosure

Interpretive staff will conduct tours on Jan. 24 and Jan. 25 of the Strawtown Enclosure at Strawtown Koteewi Park, 12308 Strawtown Ave., Noblesville. During these tours the staff will discuss the details known regarding the Native Americans who built and used the enclosure and village more than 700 years ago. The 1 hour tour begins at 11 a.m. Jan. 24 and 2 p.m. Jan. 25 inside the Taylor Center of Natural History and include a short stroll to the village site.

There’s live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call 317-770-9020.

Hedgehog Music Showcase

The Radio Review at Hedgehog Music Showcase, 101 W. Main St., Arcadia, takes the form of a live radio show featuring big band, swing and pop standards of the 1920s-30s-40s performed by musicians and vocalists 8 p.m. every Saturday. For more information, call (317) 573-9746:

ART My Kid Can Paint That!

Magdalena Gallery of Art is presenting this art show, displaying artwork by local kids. Opening night was Nov. 21. All artwork is available for sale, ranging from $100 to $150. Call 317-844-0005 for details.

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Jan's pizza bake off

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On Jan. 11, Jan's Village Pizza hosted its (nearly) 10th annual pizza bake off. New pizza styles were available for testing, with the crowd favorite going into the Jan's menu. 1. Kimberly McMillen and Leslie Baber prepare pizzas for the buffet 2. Mrs. Taylor goes for a slice 3. Owners Steve and Jan Miller 4. Ginny Hays 5. Michael Taylor 4

Photos by Jonathan Frey

On March 26, 2010 Janus Developmental Services, Inc. will be hosting our second annual

Create, Connect and Commit Ask Event. Creating opportunities, Connecting individuals with the community, and Committing to making a difference in the lives of those with disabilities. Please, consider being a table captain for this event. Table captain responsibilities would include inviting a table of 9 to a free breakfast. The event will be from 7:30-8:30am at the Fountains in Carmel. Your guests will learn about the efforts of Janus Developmental Services, Inc. and the growing needs of the organization as well as life changing stories from individuals living with disabilities. We greatly appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you. For more information regarding the Create, Connect, Commit event or information about becoming a table captain please contact Teresa Steege, Vice President of Operations 317-773-8781 ext. 120 or teresa@janus-inc.org. 12 | January 19, 2010

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DISPATCHES » Make it Fit Now – Last week, the cities of Carmel and Westfield and Clarian North Medical officially announced the “Make It Fit Now” wellness challenge, a program designed to help Carmel and Westfield residents and employees get fit and stay healthy. Launched in 2007 as the Carmel Mayor’s Wellness Challenge, the 2010 wellness challenge is being expanded to include the City of Westfield. » RevolutionEYES includes iZion - RevolutionEYES, Carmel's leading optometric practice, recently announced the inclusion of iZon into their product line-up. Based on Wavefront technology, iZon lenses deliver a crispness and clarity unmatched by any other lens on the market today. » YogaDay 2010 - On Jan. 23, thousands of people across the country will participate in National YogaDay 2010. Village Yoga (146th & Hazel Dell) is hosting free yoga classes for anyone interested in stretching their bodies and minds. Call 317-569-9090 for details.

What can IPL do for your skin? COMMENTARY By Dr. Jodie Harper and Dr. Angela Corea IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is a popular procedure in the laser aesthetics industry, used for the treatment of sun damage and skin conditions related to aging. IPL is a flash lamp of light and not a true laser. The lamp hand piece is calibrated and programmed to specific wavelengths in order to target the specific skin concern. IPL is most known for its ability to target melanin in patients with unwanted hair, sun/age spots, pigmented lesions or melasma. Many are not aware, however, of more advanced IPL technology that can also be used to treat vascular disorders like … • Spider veins • Telangectasias (tiny capillaries) or other unwanted superficial veins • Rosacea • Vascular lesions, such as venous lakes, port wine stains, hemangiomas, scars and some birthmarks There are many IPL devices on the market. Some are very simple and used only for treating sun damage, while others are advanced and used for a wide spectrum of disorders. The decision to treat using IPL should be based on an appropriate medical and diagnostic evaluation by a trained professional. It is a procedure that should only be performed by experienced, licensed practitioners, and only under the direction of a physician.

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The procedure itself lasts about 30 minutes and usually takes a series of four treatments (four weeks apart) to obtain optimal results. Patients experience a snapping sensation similar to a rubber band during the procedure. After the area is treated, the skin can feel warm for several minutes and appear red for up to a couple hours. Sun spots will darken after absorbing the light energy and then lighten over several days as the skin naturally exfoliates. Winter is the perfect time to have IPL treatments, because it is important to avoid direct sun after treatment. It is amazing, affordable technology with minimal downtime and incredible results. Dr. Jodie R. Harper is boardcertified in internal medicine, geriatrics and wound care. Dr. Angela Corea is board certified in internal medicine. They are the medical directors at ClarityMD. They can be reached at info@claritymd.com or 317-571-8900.

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Massage misconceptions COMMENTARY By Sally Feldman It is interesting to me that gen-X kids consider massage in a different light than my own generation. The history of massage is ages old and yet there has always been a misconception over the difference between a massage therapist and a masseuse - never more so than with the baby boomers. Many people born in the 50’s and 60’s still don’t quite get it. Most massage therapists don’t even like being referred to as masseuses, but the stigma continues, as do the jokes about “happy endings,” red lights on your porch, and massage therapists being granola-crunching, new-Age freaks. If they would stop to recognize what it takes to be a massage therapist it may make them think twice before they make these jokes. Massage certification requires 500-600 hours, 50 clinic hours and, and passing a lengthy, nationally recognized exam. In many cities like Carmel, a police background check is required as well as a special license to practice massage in the area. The problem began when houses of prostitution started using the phrase “massage parlor” as the cover for its establishment. Physical therapists work with bodies and yet do not have this problem. Statistics show that the majority of massages are received by those under thirty years old. We old folks need to get with the program

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and leave the sexual innuendo out of it. Many clients consistently comment, “You must have really strong hands.” This is another misconception of massage therapists. The depth of pressure from a massage comes from taking a few steps back and leaning into areas using hands, forearms, and even elbows. It is important to rely on proper body mechanics, instead of force, to avoid overuse syndromes. “You have to get naked.” This is not true. Massage therapists should tell you to get undressed to your comfort level, and if you are uncomfortable in any way, stop the massage immediately. It is our business to cover you appropriately and make you feel comfortable even if you decide to wear a snowsuit, scarf and boots on the table. One other mistaken belief is that “massage therapists’ spouses must get amazing massages.” Well, okay. Three out of four isn’t so bad. My husband has never been more attentive(annoying?) since my new career began. TMI? Go! Fight! Win back your health, Indiana! Let the massages begin! Sally Feldman is a certified massage therapist and a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. For more information, e-mail her at sfeld427@gmail.com

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Need some fresh ideas in the home? Check out the Home Show COMMENTARY By Randy Sorrell Need inspiration or a dose of creative mind browsing for new ways to express yourself around your home? Check out the Home Show that kicks off Jan. 29 at the Indianapolis Fairgrounds. Indianapolis Home Show manager Brent Keller is genuinely pumped about this year’s show. And why not, with more than 900 exhibits, eco-friendly alternatives and plenty of celebrities, including Paul Dimeo from “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” offering his expertise. Where else can you intimately experience what’s new in home building, remodeling, landscapes and more? Me? I like the energy, the upbeat crowd, the romance of spring’s anticipation and innovative solutions to sometimes boring problems. I really get jazzed spying others’ interpretations of what they believe is smart and trendy. Tip: Visit Monday through Wednesday for a relaxed pace and increased opportunities for personal consultations with designers and owners! If you are feeling particularly brave, check out our featured space in the West Pavilion (SURROUNDINGS, booth #302) where forwardthinking minds will be challenged to imagine our remarkable marriage of galvanized metal and

ambitiously sized bamboo for an interactive water feature. Our twist to the obligatory outdoor grill kitchen is another anxious material nuptial of cultured stone, sleek granite counters compliments of Granite Services, ample stainless steel, and of course, more rippling galvanized metal. Smart, contemporary Azek decking inspires yet another sub-urban “outdoor room” where sleek photos, cobalt blue urns and lush landscaping will absolutely prompt a Pavlovian response to improve. No, we didn’t visit a medicinal marijuana storefront in our recent California jaunt. We just felt compelled to take a risk with material and insert a decidedly “urban” experience in the show. Deviation inspires! A masterpiece or sheer disaster … you be the judge. Let 2010 be the year you create that living space you have always imagined. Intentional spaces can bring families together for dinner. They can be a place to heal, a place to love and be loved and a place to … Stay home. Be moved.

Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improvement firm. He may be reached at 317-679-2565, randy@ choosesurroundings.com or www.choosesurroundings.com.

A gardener’s work (fun) is never done, even in winter COMMENTARY By Holly Funk While the gardener can feel a tad useless come January, there is still plenty of fun to be had in preparation for the new growing season. The possibilities are endless. For instance, catalogs of horticultural delights are hitting my mailbox pretty heavily. Pen in hand, I am dog-earing page after page of the latest varieties and selections. At the same time, I jot down where I intend to put said delights once they arrive, thus I am planning next season’s bounty! Joy! Here are three key areas of concern you should consider before spring arrives: WEEDS: There’s no time like winter to keep weeds at bay. A pre-emergent herbicide granule will go a long way to ensure that annual weeds like henbit and crabgrass are kept in check. These granules dissolve and prevent weed seeds from germinating. However, they will prevent your favorable seeds from germinating as well, so use with care. Sprinkle the pre-emergent once the snow has melted and once more at the end of February. INDOORS: Indoor gardening can keep an antsy gardener content during these cold weeks of winter. Pay more attention to snipping away brown foliage and watering more

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diligently during the winter. There is no need to water more during the winter, because the light is lower and the plants need less, but make sure they get it when they need it. Also, watch for troubles they might be having; you might want to “pot up” a size or give them a dose of fertilizer. OUTDOORS: While it is good to keep an eye out for troubles around the house, it’s not a bad idea to check around your garden for troubles, too. Trees can be quite fragile while frozen, so hold off pruning until temperatures are above freezing. At that time, it is ideal to prune, as the competition for pests and fungal issues is at a minimum, due to the chilly weather. So, just when you thought this gardening gig might never get in the swing of things, a whole slew of ideas are up for the taking. And before you know it, you’ll be digging in the dirt again. Sweating, and swatting at mosquitoes. And chasing off Japanese beetles. On second thought, this winter thing isn’t half bad. Holly Funk is an Indiana accredited horticulturist and advanced master gardener residing in Noblesville. Email your gardening woes (or wisdom) to hollyfunk75@yahoo.com.

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Counting and measuring – a few simple rules COMMENTARY By Brandie Bohney One of my favorite columns was my first for Current: less versus fewer. Because it was more than a year ago, and because I get regular e-mails asking to cover that same topic again, I’m going to revisit it and add another dimension this week. The same rule that governs when to use less versus fewer also governs another similar word pair: amount and number. That rule is one of measuring versus counting. You see, some things are measured – sugar, oil, stamina – and other things are counted – shoes, pages, ex-husbands. And some words are specific to describing either the countable or the measurable. Less and amount are words that match up with the measurables. You can have less sugar, less oil or less stamina. In the same way, your diet may require a reduced amount of sugar, you may have an unspecified amount of oil on the floor of your garage, and you may have a greater amount of stamina than most marathoners. On the other hand, fewer and number pair up with countable entities. Fewer shoes, fewer pages, fewer ex-husbands. You count the number of shoes in your closet, read a number of pages in your books, and refuse to reveal the

number of ex-husbands you have. As is often the case, the errors generally only occur one way. For less and fewer, it’s less that suffers overuse and fewer that is met with general disdain (or possibly just ignorance of its existance). I think that people forget fewer exists, and that’s why so many grocery store signs read “15 items or less.” Deep breaths. Deep breaths. In the case of amount and number, it seems amount has the overuse problem, while number is overlooked. It is not unusual for me to hear news announcers say a large amount of people gathered to hear someone speak or the amount of crimes has gone up or own in the past year. In both cases, number is the required word. The bonus for the mistakes being one way is that you really only have to remember half of the rule to get it correct. After all, you’re not going to tell your sister to use fewer sugar in her cake or insist your husband clean up the number of oil he spilled in the garage. Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

Teaching your kids to not interrupt COMMENTARY By Becky Kapsalis Manners are a social behavior, and as stated here many times, behaviors are taught by us and learned by our kids. According to most of my clients, one of the most annoying kid bad manners behaviors is the bad manners of perpetual interruptions. You know what I’m talking about, don’t you? You’re on the phone, and your kids demand instant attention. You’re entertaining friends, and your kids are constantly poking you until they get your attention. You’re concentrating on paying the bills when you are interrupted with, “Mom, have you seen my (whatever)?” We’re treated as though what we are doing is not nearly as important as what our kids have to tell us. Dutifully, we often stop what we are doing to answer their call. Probably not with the best attitude and most of all annoyed with not knowing how to handle the interruption without hurting the child’s feelings. Keep in mind that kids, for the most part, are very selfcentered. Their time is their time, and our time is their time, too! Hopefully, the following suggestions will help.

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Avoid interrupting your children. Ask yourself if your question, request or concern can wait until there is a timely pause in what they are doing. (You will be teaching your children to respect your time and that manners matter). Ask for permission before interrupting your children. Example: When is a good time for me to get your attention? (You will be teaching your children to ask permission before interrupting you, and that tugging at your clothing is bad manners.) Before doing anything that requires uninterrupted time, explain to the children what you will be doing and ask them to store up their questions, concerns or needs until you become available. Make sure you don’t abuse the uninterrupted time, and make sure you follow through with your availability. (You will be teaching your children that patience and credibility is minding their manners). Hugs!

William K. Nasser, mD, DiNiNG a la HearT 19TH aNNual FuNDraiser

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• The William K. Nasser, MD Dining A La Heart 19th Annual Fundraiser is a showcase event celebrating the premier heart-healthy eating program endorsed by The Care Group, a statewide network of cardiologists and primary care physicians.

• Proceeds from sponsorships, ticket sales, donations and the auctions will benefit The Reviving Hearts Program to place automated external defibrillator’s (AEDs) into area high schools.

• To date we have placed 35 AEDs with training and follow up procedures in local high schools. One eighth grade student’s life was saved this spring because of the availability of an AED which was presented to his high school through our fundraising efforts. • The 19th Annual Dining A La Heart Fundraiser Event will feature over twenty Indianapolis area’s top chefs presenting samples of their most delicious, heart-healthy appetizers, entrees, and even desserts. The event will also include a raffle of fabulous items.

Becky Kapsalis. aka YiaYia (pronounced Ya-Ya.) is a certified parenting advocate and child behavior coach. You may reach her at 317-848-7979 or e-mail becky@ askyiayia.biz.

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DISPATCHES » Taste of the Chamber - Not only is Taste of the Chamber a sampling of the Chamber's best businesses, it's also your chance to network, make connections, taste delicious foods and socialize with guests and exhibitors. Taste of the Chamber is this Thursday, Jan. 21, from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Ritz Charles. For more information, visit www.carmelchamber.com. » Five big predictions for 2010 1. The economic recovery will be surprisingly strong 2. The Federal Reserve will start raising short-term rates again in the second half 3. There will be a financial mini-crisis or two that reignite investors’ fears 4. More prominent government-supported companies will get off the dole 5. Democrats will lose seats in the midterm elections, but not their majority -moneyshow.com » Inlanta Mortgage adds FHA 203(k) program - Inlanta Mortgage announced it now offers 203(k) loans and has hired an expert to assist borrowers with this specialized program. Cassy Humberger has joined the company as Branch Manager and is working out of Inlanta Mortgage’s Carmel office.

COMMENTARY By David Cain Recently I was meeting with a friend and was explaining to her how important it was to enjoy the people I work with. I explained in great depth that I wanted to work with clients I liked and whose businesses I could truly help. I wanted to be able to take them to a Pacers game and have a good time, and I wanted to wake up in the middle of the night thinking about their business. My friend echoed the comments and told me of the “beer and shower test” of someone she knew. It goes like this, he felt you should only work with people you’d enjoy having a beer with and whose business would be on your mind while in the shower. I naturally loved the concept. Fast forward two weeks, and I was making a presentation, explaining to an audience four men why our company was a good fit. I explained our need to be a partner and not a vendor, our commitment to helping them be successful and my need to feel a part of their business. Modifying and merging my own advice with my friend’s similar thoughts, I explained with conviction in this open forum that, “I only wanted to do business with people I’d want to have a drink with and think about in the shower.” The crowd laughed loudly and somewhat awkwardly. There are two, perhaps three, lessons here. First, the obvious,

think about what you are going to say before you say it. Second, it probably is a good idea to work with people that get you. Do they have a sense of humor? Will you like them in two months? Are they forgiving or bossy? I consider sales a bit like dating, and the contract is the marriage. Before I ink the deal, I want to be sure we’ll still be in love in a few months and not fighting. It’s important to find a fit and work with people you understand and like. That takes us to lesson three: Be yourself. It’s okay to misstep. My comments served us well as an icebreaker and conveyed to the group that we were real people and not robots. It’s funny how often people try to be something they are not. Pretending to be something you are not is not good for any relationship. Next time you are about to close a deal, think of signing that contract like standing at the altar, and maybe give your partner a closer look. It might make for a better marriage and less hassle down the road. David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce. com.

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Commentary By Vicki Earley Some beliefs are so strong that no amount of verbal explanation can pierce the shell. Sometimes only evidentiary illustration will do. This is true with light color versus deep color in a dark room that lacks sufficient natural lighting My biggest challenge when helping a client with color is convincing them that white or pale walls are not the solution to illuminating a room with limited lighting. “A light color will never come to life in a dark room, but a rich, deep color can make a dim, somber space feel warm and luminous – even though it receives no natural light,” says color specialist Donald Kaufman. In reality, it is the lighting that brings a room to life. A pale, washed-out color will not achieve true illumination. Painting a dark space with white or pale tones simply accentuates the unflattering shadows. Therefore, light tones and whites are used to their best advantage when the situation provides an abundance of natural light.

Since this flies in the face of what we assume to be true, consider the included photos of underground subway stations. Since both spaces are below ground, there is absolutely no natural light … The extreme of dark rooms! The first photo shows the underground hall painted with white walls, white ceiling and pale floors. If the belief that light colors illuminate were true, this space should be bright and alive. Instead, it shows a space that is gray and dull with unflattering shadows. The overall feel of this space is cold and lifeless The second picture is a subway station that rejected the common belief that light color equates to light space. This underground was painted in a deep-value red and, with the proper placement and amount of lighting, it radiates with energy and life! This illustrates clearly how illumination is the job of proper and adequate lighting artificial lighting sources Whites and pale colors are used best in situations where there is plenty of natural and arti-

ficial light to flood the space and erase the cold shadows. Modern decor often uses an all-white color palette successfully, because contemporary space will often feature floor-toceiling windows, which provide an abundance of natural light. Powder rooms and media rooms are often painted with rich colors, and because these rooms typically don’t have windows, one would turn the light on anyway. It is not unusual for a client to gravitate toward the warmth of these rooms without recognizing the underlying reason. Kaufman’s book on color illustrates countless situations in which the marriage of color and light is the foundation for a beautiful space. The description of a dark room painted in a deep spice color makes the reader dream of erasing all traces of builder beige on the walls. Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol.com.

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While this season’s accessories may seem bold and daring, and this time of year is perfect for adding a flash of color or some rich highlights to your hair, one thing that should remain subtle is your fragrance. Choosing a simple, natural scent such as amber, rose or lilac, is a smart step when searching for a subtle scent amongst the ornate aromas that can be found at the perfume counter. To achieve a perfect perfume balance, dab a tiny bit of your scent to your clavical, nape and

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Bringing home a new cat always good for some laughs Commentary By Mike Redmond The nuthouse I call home just got a little nuttier. World, meet my new cat, Charlie. Charlie is six months old, orange with dark orange spots and stripes, armed with all his switchblades, and a holy terror. In other words, a fairly typical young male cat. And he’s a riot. Once again, fairly typical for a young male cat. I’d forgotten just how much fun a cat can be, seeing as how the only other cat in the house is my old girl Bess, now pushing 20 and content to spend most of her time sleeping under the bathroom sink. Not a lot of hilarity coming from Bess these days. Fine by me. After all, 20 human years is equivalent to roughly 347 cat years, and at that age you can pretty well be sure a cat is on its ninth life. If Bess wants to spend hers next to the sink trap, she’s entitled. She’s earned it. Charlie, of course, doesn’t see it that way. One of the first things he did upon arrival from the animal shelter was run upstairs and introduce himself to Bess. To say Bess was not happy

to meet him is a gross understatement. In fact, I haven’t seen her that animated in years. At first, I was afraid she was having a heart attack, but it turned out that’s what a 347-year-old cat sounds like when it’s trying to hiss. It is NOT an understatement to say Charlie made himself right at home. By that I mean he walked straight over my dog Cookie, gave her the once-over, batted her on the nose (blades retracted) and took off running. Cookie got the message immediately and the game was afoot, or in this case, apaw. For the next 15 minutes the house was a racetrack, and competing were two blurs – one orange and weighing three pounds, one black and weighing 80. And when it was over, Charlie helped himself to a comfy spot right in the middle of Cookie’s dog bed. Cookie made herself comfortable in an easy chair. Then they practiced what they do best: indolence. Charlie has, of course, exhibited a good deal of the curiosity for which his species is known. He loves to watch television – nature shows and hockey seem to be his favorites – and for a while he was extremely interested in the top of the dining room table. A run-in with a candle and the loss of an eyebrow changed his mind about

that. He has also exhibited a behavior I like to call the Nine O’Clock Crazies. When 9 p.m. rolls around, he stops whatever he’s doing – sleeping, usually – and runs around the house like a crazy cat, full speed, for exactly 10 minutes. Then he stops and gives you one of those “What are you looking at?” expressions, turns his back, and starts to lick where he should be using a washcloth. So, yeah, it’s a little nuttier around here right now. So what? It’s the price I cheerfully pay for having pets, canine and feline. I’ve never been one of those people who thought you had to declare loyalty to one species or the other. To me, they’re equally enjoyable, equally companionable, equally nutty. So that’s my house now: Human, canine and feline, having a high old time together. It’s nuts, all right. Mixed nuts. Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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ridiculous name? (I tried to resist that pun, but I am a weak person.) Dr. Hess introduced his original product to turn-of-the-20th-century farmers who lamented that their cows’ udders were extremely raw and chapped. The fact that the farmers’ wives and children were huddled next to the wood-burning stove, withered from the harsh Midwestern blizzards, was of little concern. But those chafed udders? How unsightly. Something needed to be done. So the farmers applied Dr. Hess’ emollient cream to the cows’ semi-privates. Soon, it was discovered that those doing the milking also benefited. Just what a guy needs when he’s tilling his 300 acres of corn: softened hands. Not only that, but after a session in the barn milking Elsie – and shoveling out the manure – farmers found that their silky touch made their wives eager for romance. Dr. Hess was to become a very rich man. And a godfather several times over. The Dr. Hess enterprise was not content with producing just the ointment. They later developed a lip balm called the Udder Stick. Can you think of a product whose name better says, “Spread that on my kisser?” It’s marketing genius. The company Dr. Hess founded in 1898

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