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Retail Therapy Christie Blanton hopes her Westfield boutique can help and inspire others

By Kevin Kane Current in Westfield Christie Blanton's business model may not make her a millionaire, but she hopes her overall impact on the community will be much more valuable. Blanton, a 14-year resident of Westfield, opened Craze Boutique last Oct. 16 inside an old house on Main Street. Basically, she did it on a whim. With razor-thin margins, Blanton provides local women high fashion at low prices but wants to do much more than that. She said she views Craze as a small symbol of inspiration in the city and a medium through which she can do some good for others. Prior to opening the boutique, Blanton sold commercial roofing products; she also has extensive retail experience. She said her private life in the past was "rough," including losing her father and mother to a heart attack and cancer, respectively. After her parents passed away, Blanton said she was motivated to follow their advice and do something she loved. The business, she said, is her personal new beginning, symbolized by the butterflies in the store's logo and décor, and Blanton said she hopes Craze can inspire some women to pursue their own fresh starts. “I want to be able to help women help themselves,” she said. “If you can help somebody, why not? People will remember that.” Currently, Blanton's drawing custom-

“I'll do whatever I have to to make it,” Blanton said. “If I make it then someone else may go out on a limb and try something new.”

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Craze Boutique 206 W. Main Street Westfield, IN, 46074 (317) 896-5034 Photo by Karl Ahlrichs

ers from all over Central Indiana, courtesy of referrals from shoppers who have been impressed with her high-quality, low-priced products and her willingness to do favors for complete strangers. Whether it's something small, such as giving a bracelet to someone who can't afford it, or using her connections with suppliers and personal experience to help women start their own fashion businesses, Blanton said she takes every opportunity to help others better their lives. Approximately once a month, for example, Craze plays host to a "girls' night out" allows a different Westfield woman to be the focus each time. The nights serve as free marketing, networking and sales opportunities for local women that run small businesses. Even in her own shop, Blanton occasionally has offered local merchants, often just starting out, to place their products in the boutique for increased exposure. Some have questioned her motives, Blanton said, but she added that many aspects of her business aren't motivated by money at all. She simply wants to help others look and feel better. “It's not like I don't want to make a living,” she said. “But it's not a gimmick. I've been accused of that, and it's not like that at all.”

craz-e savings Blanton said her store carries many of the same brands and designers found in “elite” boutiques but at prices that are much more customer friendly. Her clothing and jewelry are sold just above cost, and Blanton recently added an affordable salon in the boutique.

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the pink ROom After losing her mother to breast cancer four years ago, Christie Blanton has dedicated a room in her boutique to apparel helping to raise breast cancer awareness. Everything in the room, from the walls to the curtains transforming closets into dressing rooms, is pink. Blanton intends to donate her profits from those products to cancer-related causes or even local families in need.

Valerie Bellon, a frequent Craze customer, said Blanton's concern for her customers is genuine, and it's why she keeps returning. Bellon joked that she'd visited Craze on every payday since it opened because Blanton has a way of encouraging her, which is personal treatment she said other boutiques don't offer.“She makes me feel like I can walk out of there and do anything,” Bellon said. Blanton said that a feeling of invincibility is exactly what she wants to instill in her customers - and even the rest of the community. She said several people have questioned her decision to open a boutique in this economic climate; however Blanton said those doubters, coupled with the potential impact of her success, onlymotivate her further. “I will make it; I'll do whatever I have to to make it,” she said. “This city needs me to. There are people watching me to see if I can make this work ... If I make it then someone else may go out on a limb and try something new.”

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It is our position that all Hamilton County citizens should step up to support Michael Feinstein and his efforts to increase knowledge and appreciation of the Great American Songbook. Soon to be a resident in our midst, Feinstein was brought here, in part, to bring this classic American music back home, and now we are called upon to support it. The Great American Songbook High School Academy and Competition brings students from Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin. Once all the applications have been entered, 10 finalists will be chosen and invited to a competition, held this year at the University of Indianapolis. Each finalist will sing two songs from the Great American Songbook and be judged by five judges. This year, the judges include Michael Feinstein, Sylvia McNair, Susan Powell, Catherine Russell and Richard Walters. It is our belief that Hamilton County residents should try to make it to the south side and attend the competition. While certainly there are many demands upon our free time and entertainment dollars, in this case, a trip to the South side may be inconvenient but is highly warranted. Kudos to Feinstein’s efforts to increase knowledge about this classic form of American music.

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From the backshop Hey, Hank! What about Dem health-care numbers? Irony is alive and well in Washington. After several large companies announced projected profits will be reduced in the wake of the recent approval of the health care bill, Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) now is demanding the CEOs of these companies must go to Washington to testily and prove their math. Isn’t that incredible? Shouldn’t we demand that ol’ Henry testify to us how he and his fellow Democrats came up with their numbers in the heath care bill? ••• As you may be aware, our sterling Legislature let the session go without doing anything about political redistricting, which is required every 10 years. We wholeheartedly agree with Indiana Policy Review, which stated that if electoral maps to be drawn in 2011 are to have any credibility with voters, legislators will have to follow a more transparent and honest process than has been used before. A novel idea – and one whose time clearly has come! ••• As we suggested last week, Mother’s Day is coming. We’re fired up about being able to celebrate all moms in our area. In partnership with Ology Spa at Clarian North Medical Center, we’re looking to reward a special

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg woman with a wonderful prize package – just for her. It’s the first Rejuvenate Your Mom Contest, and nominations may be made online at www.currentincarmel.com or www. ologyspa.com through April 27. As important as the haul our winner will receive is the fact that someone cared enough to nominate her and the reasons why. Do it for Mom! ••• Bar Louie, the Clay Terrace establishment that had wonderful, open-arms service; outstanding “bar” food from a kitchen that stayed open until the wee hours; and a great “everybody’s a friend here” vibe sadly is no more. After a record first quarter, the suits shut it down last Monday night. Without warning. That’s absolutely pathetic.

COMMENTARY By Terry Anker I recently finished reading a book that was a collection of essays and letters written by and to our founding fathers. Of late, I’ve taken to looking directly to the words of these men to attempt to divine my own meaning from their actions. It’s been a very interesting and enjoyable exercise. I recommend it highly. I’m astonished by the rhetoric they use in describing the government – to which many of them were formally loyal – of the royal family in England. Tierney! These were men that routinely called for violence to achieve political objectives. Likewise, newspapers in England at the time routinely referred to the rabble-rousers in the United States as domestic terrorists. Has it really changed that much? People who opposed the war when Bush II was in charge were routinely labeled as being anti-American. They, in hand, routinely put Kill Bush bumper stickers on their vehicle bumpers and backpacks. Today, people who challenge the present Washington regime are summarily called racists or worse. And yet,

some of those deserve the label. Is this discourse simply par for the course? How can we expect our children to think in a more high-minded fashion, when trash talking is a part of everyday life? Reggie Miller and Spike Lee elevated it to a high art form, but to what end? In my lifetime, I’ve seen effigies burned, political graffiti painted and blogs posted. I’ve heard our president called a racial epitaph, read blogs urging the assassination of a local mayor overrode projects, and most recently, the suggestion that a disgraced former deputy prosecutor for Marion County of Southeast Asian descent should “go back to his job at the convenience store.” Is it all just good fun? Or is it really time for an armed rebellion? I truly doubt it. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

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Getting a good nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep not as easy as you might believe Commentary By Danielle Wilson Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a math nerd. Always have been. I like the way math has a right and a wrong answer with no warm, fuzzy areas such as in English or history. Math is math, cold and hard. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m also a mom that rarely gets a solid eight hours of sleep. After tutoring a student studying probability, it occurred to me I could develop a formula to calculate the odds of getting a good nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep (OOGNS) based on various factors and circumstances: KIDS: If you have kids, you must factor the likelihood of one of them waking in the middle of the night. We have four, and in our house, at least one night a week, someone is creeping into our room. So my chance of a restful eight hours based on the kid factor is 6/7. (Six out of seven nights, they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bug me.) HUSBAND: Mine radiates heat and snores. Loudly. Not all the time, but letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s say one out of the five night. OOGNS: 4/5. ME: I get sick about twice a year to the point where I sleep like crap, even with the help of Nyquil. OOGNS: 363/365. STORMS: Depending on the season, storms will awaken me and keep me awake for most of the night. In the spring, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably once a week, while in the winter, it drops to once every two months. Throwing in the fall and summer, and working some fraction magic, I calculate the OOGNS to be 9/10. CAT: The cat somehow manages to open our bedroom door at least one every three weeks or so, jumps on our bed and tries to lick my face or eat my hair. This awakens up. Then I have to get out of bed and put her back in the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; room, which, of

course, means taking a bathroom break. Now I am wide awake. OOGNS: 20/21. TIME OF THE MONTH: Men, skip this portion. Women, you understand what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m talking about when I say that depending on the time of the month, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll either sleep like a happy, fat baby or a menopausal coke addict. Hot flashes, insomnia and cramps, and sometimes all three, seriously disrupt my beauty rest. OOGNS: 4/5. MISCELLANEOUS: Raccoons in the attic, early morning earthquakes, prank phone calls at midnight â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they have all at some point screwed with my sleep. Thankfully, these random events are few and far between. OOGNS: 363/365. For me, then, the likelihood of getting a good nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep tonight is approximately 55.6 percent. Not exactly promising, but not enough to warrant an Ambien, either. Oh wait! I completely forgot to figure in anxiety. Will I get a job this fall? Will Corinne need sedation to get four teeth pulled? What if my friends donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get pregnant? Will we ever sell our house? What if I died in a car accident tomorrow and Doo had to pull double parenting duty for the next 40 years? Blast! My OOGNS just plummeted to 22.8 percent. Math stinks. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Congressional candidates: Burton needs to go By Kevin Kane Current in Westfield Longtime incumbent Congressman Dan Burton was absent from a forum for Indiana’s fifth district Republican candidates during which his opponents stressed the importance of replacing him in office. Seven Republican candidates will be on the ballot May 4. Six of them were present at a public forum held March 30 at Central Christian Church, including Ann Adcook, Andy Lyons, John McGoff, Brose McVey, Luke Messer and Mike Murphy. Burton, however, who has served in Congress since 1983, did not appear at the forum. While his six opponents did not agree on every issue, they all shared the opinion that change is needed in the United States government, beginning with some new blood representing the state’s fifth district. The six candidates present at the forum began the session by introducing themselves to the audience filling the church gymnasium. Murphy, a former corporate executive, began his five-minute introduction by posing a Jeopardy-style question to those in attendance. The answer was “Hey Jude.” The question: Which song was number one when Burton was first elected to public office? However, moderator Alan Potasnik presented to Murphy and the rest of the candidates a question from an audience member: How can Burton be beaten with six candidates splitting the vote? “The presence of six challengers despite the incumbent’s unwillingness to be here is not a bad sign,” Murphy said. “It’s a sign of strength for the Republican Party.” While the candidates share a view that Burton should not return to Washington, Carmel resident McVey stressed that the other six vying for the spot aren’t running on a “team ticket.”

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Republican candidates for Indiana's fifth district participated in a public forum March 30 at Central Christian Church in Carmel. From left to right: Ann Adcook, Andy Lyons, John McGoff, Brose McVey, Luke Messer, Mike Murphy and moderator Alan Potasnik. Incumbent Congressman Dan Burton was not present.

“These are great candidates,” he said. “Let’s fight for one of them and go win this thing...If we come together in this county we can pick the next congressman.” Like the rest on the panel, Lyons, a current school teacher and former police officer, said the United States cannot continue down its current path. He claimed the government has become “a monstrosity,” and he is running, in part, because the district needs a fighter who will work with others to bring about change. From a recent conversation with Burton, Lyons said he knows first hand that the incumbent will continue as usual. “He looked me right in the face and said ‘I’m not changing

how I do things,’” Lyons said. “I told him, ‘Then you’re not getting reelected.’” Messer estimated that this is the strongest anti-incumbent environment since the Watergate scandal. Adcook agreed, adding that Hoosiers in the fifth district currently lack a true voice in Congress, which motivated her to run for office for the first time. McGoff, however, has ran against Burton before, including losing in a close race during the last election. He said he’s running again to “finish the job.” “Are you happy with what you’ve got?” he said. “If you are, then you should vote for Congressman Burton and send him back.”

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COMMENTARY By Robin Chaddock “There is no beautifier of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson A group of us were enjoying each other’s company over pizza recently at a planning session at Gallery One36. As often happens when several women are together, we started telling stories about relationships and amazing (and not so amazing) things that have happened to us in the past. One of our lovely participants told a story of a time when she was absolutely destitute financially and honestly left bills sitting on her desk because it was just too depressing to face them. She knew she was in danger of having one of her utilities shut off, but could not see any aid in sight at all. She was depressed and overwhelmed. About that time, one of her aunts came to visit her. Her aunt caught sight of what my friend was going through and brought “justincase” to her several days later. My friend wanted to know where the money had come from and her aunt said, “Oh, I just tuck a little money away from time to time, justincase.” Her aunt

thought it was the perfect time for “justin” to be used. My friend related that later in life she had mentioned the incident to her aunt. That moment had changed her from hopeless to hopeful, from overwhelmed to daring to believe again. he told her aunt about that moment and the impact it had on her emotionally and spiritually. You know what her aunt said? “Oh, I don’t even remember that incident.” It wasn’t a cold, dismissive pronouncement. She was just a warm, loving, generous woman who didn’t keep score, so she didn’t need to store the information. She had done what she had done and had forgotten about it. Another friend sitting at the table said, “She never thought about it again; and you never forgot it.” My hope is that we are all people who can readily forget the good we do for others and never forget the good that has been done to us. Robin Chaddock is a freelance author, speaker and life coach in Westfield. She welcomes comments and can be reached at RobinCoaches@aol.com.

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Westfield residents show strength in numbers Commentary By Ken Kingshill Last year I wrote that one of Westfield’s strengths was its people, particularly its employees. Here’s an example of the strength of its citizens: October was National Fire Safety Month. In an effort to make people more aware of fire safety precautions, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company organized a nationwide contest among smaller communities. The 10 communities with the highest citizen responses to a firesafety quiz would each receive a $10,000 grant. Recognizing a special opportunity for their local fire department, Westfield Community Emergency Response Team members Jim and Mary Ake sprung to action. They felt getting Westfield residents to respond to a simple online survey should be a fairly easy way to earn some money for the department. They produced flyers and started canvassing their neighborhood asking people to complete the survey. They spoke at City Council meetings, urging council members and city staff to get behind the effort. Jim made several announcements at Westfield Rotary Club meetings. They spoke at WeCan meetings. They attended Westfield High School basketball games,

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Since I lost my senses COMMENTARY By Brandie Bohney Today’s topic comes from Zach, a friend of the column. He and his wife had a discussion about the uses of since and sense. I don’t know if it was a civilized conversation or a knock-down, drag-out altercation, and I didn’t ask. And since he asked via e-mail, I couldn’t see if he had a grammatical-argument-induced black eye. Ah, homonyms. They really bring families together. The problem with since and sense, of course, is that they sound very much alike and are therefore confused for one another frequently. Their meanings, however, are nothing alike. In fact, they don’t even function as the same parts of speech. Ever. Sense is a verb or a noun. As a noun, it has at least a dozen meanings in any dictionary. But rarely do people mistake the noun form of sense for since. In fact, most people don’t foul up the verb form, either. Think about these sentences: Argus has an excellent sense of depth. He sensed the wall was approaching before he ran into it. Would you ever replace sense or sensed with since or (gasp!) sinced? Heck, no. Or at least I hope not. If you would, you definitely need more help than this column can provide. It’s the other direction that people stumble on. Since can function as an adverb, conjunction or preposition. That’s not as important to you as the meaning of the word, though. In almost

every instance, since is an indicator of time. Rip’s been sleeping since he arrived. He refuses to hike ever since the bear attacked him. Since can also be used as a substitute for because. Some grammarians dislike this usage, but I think it is OK for informal conversations and communications. I didn’t attend since I wasn’t in town. Now look back at all three of those last three example sentences. Those are the places where since and sense are most likely to be confused. I know no easy way to remember which is which. If you’re better at remembering parts of speech, keep in mind that sense functions as a noun or verb and nothing else. If you forgot what the parts of speech are shortly after (or even shortly before) eighth grade, just remember that since only indicates passage of time or substitutes for because. Of course, I once had a student who managed to make even less sense of sense when he assumed that it was the appropriate spelling for sensei (a Judo instructor, I believe) since his spell-check didn’t catch it. Spell-check won’t catch the since-sense error, either, so learn it well, Grasshopper. Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

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Don’t let your kids fall into a ‘life of disorder’ COMMENTARY By Becky Kapsalis When I was 15 years old, I was misdiagnosed with petit mal epilepsy. I was given a 20-miligram prescription drug that I was told I would take the rest of my life. Since that time, I have gotten married, had five children and moved to four different states with my husband’s career. With each move and without getting re-diagnosed, my prescription was filled by my new doctor on just my word that I needed the refills. I want to share with you a little-known thought process that takes place when children are prescribed medications for whatever reason. I want to address the medication doctors provide – and often parents insist doctors provide – for the non-severe, non-life threatening emotional disorders our children might be experiencing. I’m referring primarily to attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyper disorder (ADHD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Mentally, the prescribed drug to balance the child’s behavior works wonders. Emotionally the child is subconsciously reminded he/she has a disorder every time they take the prescribed drug. They feel they are not ordinary kids because they can’t get through

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a normal childhood day without the help of drugs. Every day, I was reminded I was not normal, that I was being controlled by medication. It was such a negative daily reminder. I began weaning myself off the drug until I was told by one of my OB/GYNs that the dosage amount I was taking to prevent me from having a seizure was equivalent to a ¼ aspirin for a migraine headache. That was when I stopped taking my medication completely. I haven’t had a seizure since. I was apparently misdiagnosed back when I was 15 years old. My message to all parents who might have kids with ADD, ADHD or OCD: Please exhaust every medical and emotional option available before succumbing them to unnecessary drugs. For the most part, they are likely to outgrow their disorder. If not, they might be misdiagnosed and become addicted to a Life of Disorder (LOD)! Hugs! Becky Kapsalis. aka YiaYia (pronounced Ya-Ya.) is a certified parenting advocate and child behavior coach. You may reach her at 317-848-7979 or e-mail becky@ indyparenthelp.com

Founded by the early settlers of Carmel and the Quaker Church, Carmel Cemetery offers final resting space to people of all religious affiliations. Located on gently rolling hills between Rangeline Road and the Monon Trail, Carmel Cemetery is a peaceful, private sanctuary offering burial space for generations of loved ones. Our well-maintained property welcomes visitors for quiet reflection year round. • Individual & Family Burial Space • Individual & Family Cremation Space • Mausoleums • Monuments

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Carmel’s Chris Stone enjoys success of recent album

» Plant some pansies – Bring color outdoors to patios, porches, and even the garden with pansy plants, which don't mind cold nights. To encourage constant flowering, routinely remove spent blossoms and keep them from getting bone-dry. -www.almanac.com » In-shell grilling – To grill shellfish in the shell, such as oysters, mussels and clams, place them directly on the hottest part of the grill. They're done when the shell opens. Discard those that don't open after about 5 minutes. -www.fish4fun.com » Free acting seminar - Join nationally recognized acting teacher, Richard Robichaux as he explores the journey of film acting from stage to screen and the challenges and opportunities this journey presents during a free seminar presented by the Heartland Film Institute, April 15 from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m. Visit hfi-apr15. eventbrite.com by noon, April 12. » Art fair tickets on sale now – Tickets for the Fifth Third Bank Broad Ripple Art Fair on May 15 and 16 went on sale April 5. Tickets are available for purchase through May 14 at Area Marsh stores, the Indianapolis Artsgarden, the Art Center and select Fifth Third Bank locations. Tickets are also available online through May 1 at www. IndplsArtCenter.org/BRAF40. Adult tickets purchased in advance are $12 each and tickets for children (ages 3-12) are $2 each. The price is $15 per adult ticket at the gate. Adult tickets for Art Center members are $10 each and available for purchase at the Art Center only. » Couple to star as Honest Abe, Mary Todd – A married couple with notable Broadway and TV credentials, Geoffrey Wade and Amelia White, will take the stage at Lincoln Amphitheatre in Lincoln City, Ind this summer playing President Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln. The couple will move to Indiana from Los Angeles to star in “Lincoln: Upon the Altar of Freedom.” Visit www.lincolnamphitheatre.com for more information.

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By Haley Vannarsdall Current in Westfield After releasing her muchanticipated first album, “Leftover Grooves,” Carmel native and singer Chris Stone is hopeful about her recent success. The title of her CD started with a bass groove her husband wrote for someone else, but they decided to use another idea, so Stone made it her own. “I really liked it because it was so funky, so I started writing lyrics and melody for it and called it ‘Leftover Grooves,’ because it was in fact, leftover,” Stone said. As is not always the case with up-and-coming musicians, the process of creating a CD was easier for Stone, because she was working with folks who know the ropes. The biggest obstacle that stood in her way was working around the varying schedules of the members of the band; often they were immersed in their own projects or gigs. “Leftover Grooves” was produced, mixed and mastered by Doug Henthorn. “I enjoyed creating ‘Leftover

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Grooves’ because Doug is super talented and I learned so much working with him,” Stone said. One of the tracks, “Heck,” is about a musician friend of Stone’s who passed away a few years back. “He and I always joked about writing a country song called ‘Where the Hell is Heck,’” Stone said. Another track, “Comin’ Back,” has given Stone the most attention by her fans. “Leftover Grooves” may be bought at Indy CD and Vinyl and Luna Music in Broad Ripple, or online at www.cdbaby.com. In the coming weeks, it also will be available on iTunes. Stone is scheduled to perform May 8 at the Music Mill and May 15 at the Broad Ripple Art Fair, where her CDs will be available. A CD release party is also on Stone’s agenda for sometime in June. She hopes to create another CD in the winter, and, until then, she will continue singing. “That’s all I want to do and that’s what I’m most comfortable doing,” Stone said.

Spring Open House, April 29th! Call and reserve your seat for our free educational seminar. Bring a friend and learn how you can look 10 years younger without surgery. Thursday, April 29th 5:30—8:00 pm

Neo-Rococo: Rocks & Shells Interpreted in Contemporary Jewelry Design When: April 5-30 9 a.m.to 9 p.m. Where: University of Indianapolis Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center Gallery, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis Cost: Free Info: 317-788-3253, arts.uindy.edu Details: The gallery will feature pieces by six designers from around the country using rocks, gemstones and shells in jewelry design. Featured artists include Jim Cotter of Colorado; Randy Long of Indiana University’s metalsmithing and jewelry design program; Jennifer Howard Kicinsk of Seattle; and Tracy Lee Black and Molly Gabbar of San Diego.

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Springing into a healthy future stuffed artichoke Ingredients: • 2 artichokes trimmed of sharp tines off leaves • 1 lemon • 1/3 cup minced sweet onion • ½ tsp. minced garlic • 1 tbsp. olive oil blend • ½ cup minced walnuts • ¼ cup wheat germ • 1/3 cup white wine • 1 tbsp. minced parsley • ¼ tsp. paprika • ¼ tsp. dry mustard • ½ cup shredded cheddar • ¼ cup shredded parmesan • 1 tbsp. lemon juice • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: In a sauce pot, bring 1.5 quarts of water and the lemon cut in half to a boil. Add the trimmed artichokes cook until the bottom can be pierced with a knife easily and then cool. Remove the center choke with fuzz using a spoon (only what you need to). In a sauté pan, cook the onions and garlic with the olive oil until translucent. Then add the walnuts and wheat germ. Cook for about five minutes, stirring often. Next, add the white wine and herbs; cook until wine is almost gone. Remove from heat and let cool. Add the cheeses and lemon juice, then divide between the artichokes, layering the stuffing between the leaves. Cover with foil and bake in a 325-degree preheated oven for 30 minutes and serve.

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LIVE MUSIC

Hello, Dolly!

Through May 2, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents the famous matchmaking musical Hello, Dolly!, the winner 10 Tony Awards. Renowned Chicago actress Iris Lieberman stars in the show. Tickets range from $35 to $58 and include a meal. Call 872 - 9664 for details.

Yankee Tavern

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis will present Yankee Tavern, written by Steven Dietz, from April 8 and runs through May 1. Tickets are $15 for Thursdays and Sundays, $20 for Fridays and Saturdays. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays.

Crimes of the Heart

This 1981 Pulitzer Prize-winning story of three sisters gathering to await news of their ailing grandfather will be presented at the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace from April 15-25. Ticket prices are $15 for general admission and $12 for students and seniors. For more information, visit www.carmelplayers.org.

THEATRE Family film festival

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mickey’s Irish Pub,13644 N Meridian, Carmel. For more information, call 317-573-9746: April 9 – Endless Summer April 10 – Lemon Wheel Band April 16 – Living Proof April 17 – Toy Factory April 23 – Soul Street April 24 – Big Daddy Caddy

Flight of the Spirit

Encore Vocal Arts presents its second aerial dance endeavor joined this time by the chamber choir of Zionsville Community School for Igor Stravinsky’sSymphony of Psalms and Leonard Bernstein’s beloved and beautiful Chichester Psalms, April 17 at the Zionsville High School Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12, $8 for students under 18. Visit www.encorevocalarts.org for details.

Purdue Varsity Glee Club

Mo’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 770-9020. April 8 – Greta Speaks April 9 – Lou Abby April 10 – Through Being Cool April 15 – Cari Ray April 16 – Daniel Joseph Band April 17 – Something Rather Naughty

The acclaimed Purdue Varsity Glee Club which has wowed audiences around the world and has performed at five presidential inaugurations and Carnegie Hall, among other notable venues will perform in Carmel Saturday, April 24th at 7:30pm Reserved seats are $15. For tickets, call 317-582-0127.

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Hedgehog Music Showcase

Northview Church will offer a free Family Film Festival over Spring Break. April 6: Bedtime Stories at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; April 7: Up at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The event is open to people of all ages and seating is done on a first come, first served basis.

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:

The CSO’s season finale concert, “Beethoven, Sibelius & Moyer,” also featuring Dvořák’s Carnival Overture and Sibelius’s Symphony No. 5, will take place on April 17, 7:30 pm at Westfield High School. Visit www.carmelsymphony. org for ticket information.

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chocolate stout cake Makes 4 servings Ingredients: • 1 1/4 cup chocolate stout, foam omitted • 1/3 cup mild molasses • 1 2/3 cup all purpose flour • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder • 1/2 tsp. baking soda • 1/2 tsp. salt • 1 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened • 1 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar • 3 large eggs, room temperature • 6 oz. semisweet chocolate, very finely chopped For Glaze: • 3/4 cup heavy cream • 6 oz. semisweet chocolate • 1/4 cup chocolate stout • 1/4 cup powdered sugar Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 12-cup bundt pan, then lightly coat with sifted cocoa powder. Tap out excess cocoa. In a small saucepan, bring stout and molasses to a simmer. Remove pan from heat and let cool.

Sift together dry ingredients, minus sugar. In a mixing bowl, cream butter until smooth, then add brown sugar and cream until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Scrape the sides of bowl, then add eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. On low speed, add flour mixture alternately with stout mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. For glaze, mix together ingredients and pour over completely cooled and inverted cake. Allison Campbell is the executive chef at Harvest Fresh Market. You may e-mail her at allison@ theharvestfreshmarket.com.

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Gates of Fire By Steven Pressfield Xeones is the lone Spartan survivor of the Battle of Thermopylae, in which 300 Spartan soldiers in a suicide mission against the immense forces of the Persian King Xerxes fought heroically in an attempt to break the king’s will. Because of his desire to understand Spartan military tactics and the training of men who fight to their death, Xerxes orders his staff to interview the survivor. As Xeones narrates events of the battle, he interweaves stories about his life as a Spartan outsider to help offer insight into his adopted city. He describes the loss of his family and the flight with his cousin Diomache following the attack on his city of Astakos. When Xeones chooses Sparta as his adopted city, he eventually becomes a soldier’s squire. He learns about the philosophy, military training and family life that support the Spartan way of life. Steven Pressfield personalizes this ancient Greek battle with a cast of unique characters and first-person narration. While information on training and battle tactics is given in great detail, he balances the military aspects of the story with human relationships and the role of women in Spartan society. “Gates of Fire” is Pressfield’s second novel after “The Legend of Bagger Vance.” While his subsequent military novels have been placed in antiquity, Pressfield’s most recent historical novel is “Killing Rommel,” about the assassination attempt against German Field Marshall Rommel in World War II. Reviewed by Deanna Street CCPL Readers’ Advisory Librarian Visit the Carmel Clay Public Library’s Web site at www.carmel.lib.in.us for more book reviews.

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Interactive anatomy lesson

Student at Monon Trail Elementary ran through a heart obstacle course last week during their physical education classes. Teacher Ayndrea Schnepp said the students were "pretending to be blood" as they made their ways through the heart-themed course. 1. Josh Garcia 2. Conner Henderson (left) and Jose Landaverde 6. (From the rope to the wall) Lewis Condry, Noah Robinson, Maxim Lauer, Rakhman Musoyev, Conner Henderson, Jose Landaverde, Isabella Stanfield, Luis Corona Torres, Sydney Victor 7. Conner Henderson Photos by Kevin Kane

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The International Talent Academy held its third-annual fundraiser â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Art of Wine and Dance: from Shiraz to Jazzâ&#x20AC;? March 28 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. 1 and 2. Nicki Malyeyev and Basia Zawadzki 3. Steven Libman and wife Keitha 4 and 5. Performing Arts Center students hit the dance floor 6. Michael Fatyanov and Angela Foli Submitted photos

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DISPATCHES » Boot camp for new dads - This "men's only" class addresses the issues of parenting from a male perspective. The class is April 17, 9 a.m. at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital. Cost is $30. Visit womens. stvincent.org to register. » Free healthy eating seminar - Join a Riverview Clinical Dietitian April 7 from 5 to 6 p.m. for a dietary guideline check up. The program will review what is needed to maintain a healthy diet – what are the right carbs, portion sizes, and much more. The event will be held at the Riverview Rehab and Fitness Carmel, 14535 B Hazel Dell Parkway. For more information, call 776-7225. No registration is required. » McVeggies? – Kids not eating their veggies? Try offering them the healthful tidbits in a McDonald’s bag. Stanford researchers found that young children prefer the taste of food they think came from McDonald’s – even baby carrots, which the restaurant doesn’t even sell. -Remedy

Your brain needs hormones, too COMMENTARY BY Angela LaSalle, M.D. Feeling overwhelmed and experiencing memory issues, mood swings and concentration problems are common as we get older. But is it age? Or is it our hormones? Shifts in hormone levels that start in our 30s and continue throughout menopause and andropause can have significant effects on our neurotransmitters. Memory and concentration can be severely affected and can go far beyond the occasional misplacement of the car keys and leave the sharpest executive wondering whether they’ve lost their edge. Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone are only a few of the hormones that can affect brain function. Shifts in blood sugar or thyroid abnormalities may also contribute and can cause significant fatigue and brain symptoms. The brain tissue has specific receptors for hormones, which help determine the levels of neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are the chemicals that carry signals from one neuron to another, and having decreased production or imbalance can cause symptoms on a spectrum of minor changes in energy and mood to full blown depression, anxiety.

It may be easy to rationalize our busy schedules, life and job stressors and lack of sleep as the reason for our brain fog; however, hormonal causes can easily be overlooked. Antidepressants and other psychiatric medications can be the appropriate solution, but it is important that patients experiencing these symptoms have a full health evaluation, including assessment of their hormones. Treatment of an underlying thyroid condition, menopause or other hormonal issue may not only relieve the brain symptoms, but also reduce other health risks as well. The brain is a sensitive organ, and it is vulnerable to the same inflammation, nutritional issues and genetics that cause heart disease, cancer, arthritis and auto-immune issues. To learn more about the effects of hormones, join us for our “Integrative Health Seminar: Menopause” April 22. For registration information, visit www.angelalasallemd.com. Angela LaSalle, M.D. practices integrative medicine with the Indiana Health Group in Carmel and is board certified in family medicine. For more information, visit, www. angelalasallemd.com.

Oil’s well Olive oil, which is rich in monounsaturated fats, may help normalize cholesterol when it’s unsed instead of saturated fats in the diet. Plus, the compounds known as polyphenols found in extra-virgin olive oil may have additional heart benefits, thanks to their antioxidant properties. In general, using plant oils in place of hard fats such as butter is a heart-smart move. -Healthy Living

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Boo and Gaga, “a boutique for the glamorous,” is now open in the Carmel Arts & Design District. The boutique, run by owner Mollee Mohr and her assistant Missy Mills, specializes in retro/old Hollywood inspired semi formal, formal and seasonal Mohr wear. The boutique has a unique array of flattering swimsuits. It also sells Kevin Aucoin and Nuba designer make-up, accessories and a wide variety of one-of-a-kind shoes. Their clothing brands include Jovani, Pinup Couture, Irregular Choice and Bordello. The vintage retro pieces distinguish Boo and Gaga from other boutiques as well as only selling figure flattering fashions. “Everything I sell makes a woman look and feel her best,” Mohr said. Boo and Gaga is also a full service make-up bar where customers can come in and receive a makeover by the cosmetologist and owner Mohr. “My ultimate goal is to make every woman feel like a movie star for one day and to be treated like one,” Mohr said. Owner: Mollee Mohr Address: 15 East Main St. Suite 100, Carmel Phone: 317-660-6152 Web: www.booandgaga.com

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You can’t always let sleeping dogs lie dozing on his back with his paws up in the air, Toby’s favorite slumbering posture in his doggie bed. When the snoring commences, roust the dog out of his deep sleep, then abruptly flip him over on his stomach. Mary Ellen thought this sounded like a good idea because that very same method worked on me several years ago. I’m no canine expert, but if Brutus the Rottweiler is keeping you up at night with his snoring, you might heed the time-honored maxim: “Let sleeping dogs lie … and snore.” In order to keep your dog on his tummy, one pet owner suggested gluing a tennis ball on a leather belt and wrapping it around the dog’s torso, so the bulge on his back would prevent him from rolling over. I tried this with Toby, but he was pretty adept at twisting himself into a knot, snatching the ball from the strap and then dropping it on my head so we could play fetch at two in the morning. One woman recommended nasal strips, but sticking one of those on a beagle’s nose is like trying to keep a bandage on a peeled banana. Another idea was giving your dog a nice foam rubber pillow to prop his head up at night, thus opening his nasal airway. Toby loved the pillow. Every bite of it. My wife concluded that the only way to solve this problem was to sleep in separate rooms. She was right. The next night I got some great Zs. I’m not sure about Mary Ellen and Toby.

COMMENTARY By Dick Wolfsie My wife was exasperated. “I can’t handle this any longer,” she said. “I’m all for love and commitment, but enough is enough.” “I understand, Mary Ellen. I feel terrible.” “Dick, I know snoring is not intentional. But it has some devastating effects on a marriage. What are you going to do about it?” “I’ll call the vet first thing in the morning.” Toby shot me a glance. He knew we were talking about him. Dogs always sense that. I felt bad for the pooch. But things had gotten out of hand the last few weeks. It wasn’t his occasional snort that kept us awake; it was a full-blown, get out of my way, foghorn. He was also waking himself up every night, which made him cranky the next day. He really needs his 19 hours. What led to the sudden onset of Toby’s problem? His recent knee surgery had slowed him down a bit, resulting in a modest weight gain, which is a factor in snoring. I had observed no increase in smoking or alcohol consumption in the hound, another common cause. True, I had promised Mary Ellen I would call the veterinarian, but first I did an advanced Google search to see if others were lying awake at night thinking about this problem. Apparently, there’s a real wave of sleep disorders in the canine world: narcolepsy, insomnia, night terrors and restless leg syndrome. Jet lag in toy poodles is reaching epidemic proportions. The first thing I learned was that dogs with short, flat faces – bulldogs, pugs, Pekingese – are more apt to snore. That makes it sound like bedding down with a horse is a better option for a good night’s sleep. One site suggested preventing your dog from

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

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