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Indianapolis Civic Theatre to use star alumna Angela Brown to put best foot forward bigger things, but Brown By Kevin Kane said she hasn’t forgotten Current in Westfield the lessons she learned as Before its relocation to a high schooler performHamilton County next ing in her home town. year, the Indianapolis “The experiences I had Civic Theatre is looking with Civic I still carry to make a good imprestoday with what I’m dosion with its future coning on a national level,” stituents. So in planning she said. “I’m a homeCivic’s official introducgrown Indiana product tion to its new commuBrown who has done good, and nity, the theater called in the Civic Theatre definitely played a a favor from one of the biggest stars to big part in making Angela Brown who ever grace its stage. she is today.” Civic alumna turned internationBecause of her history with Civic ally-acclaimed opera star Angela and her subsequent success, Dick said Brown will headline the theater’s anBrown was an ideal selection for Civnual fundraiser June 3. This year, the ic’s fundraiser. Only 16 percent of the 95-year-old Civic will hold this event theater’s current constituents reside in in Carmel on the corner of Third AvHamilton County. Many in the county enue SW and City Center Drive, just don’t know the Civic well – or at all a few feet from its future home at The Center for the Performing Arts. At this – so Dick said it’s important for the theater to make a good first impression fundraiser appropriately themed “Getin the community. Brown, she said, ting to know you,” the Civic will both should have no trouble helping Civic kick off its farewell season at Marian University and say “hello” to Hamilton accomplish that. “I think people are going to say County, using Brown to put its best ‘Wow, Civic really knows how to turn foot forward. ‘em out,’” she said. “She’s a world-class “She’s one of our famous alumni, artist, and it really shows the type of so she was a natural choice for us,” talent we have on our stage.” said Civic Executive Director Cheri More than just a formal introducDick. “To call her one of our own is an tion, Civic is promoting the fundraiser honor for us.” as a glimpse into the theater’s past, Brown is often mentioned among present and future. Attendees will learn the best in the international opera about the theater’s long, storied hisscene. The soprano’s talents have gartory. Its 96th season will be previewed nered her success and attention all the beginning with a Jr. Civic rendition way from New Zealand back to her of “Getting to Know You” from “The hometown of Indianapolis, and nearly King and I” followed by adult perevery stop in between. She’s wowed audiences on some of the biggest stages formers presenting selections from Civic’s upcoming year. The rest of the her profession has to offer, but she got night will revolve around the theater’s her start at the Civic Theatre. move north, which Dick and other Before she ever graduated from the administrators say will mean a bigger Indiana University Jacobs School of and better Civic in the future. Music or performed at the MetroBrown said she’s anxious to see the politan Opera, Brown was a teenager Civic get to that point, even if it means performing at the Civic. At arguably lending her talents to the cause. one of the best community theaters in “Civic was a big part of my coming the country, Brown learned the ropes, into the arts world so I’m doing this as developing her skills as an actor, singer my way of saying ‘Thank you.’” and overall performer. She may be onto

getting to know you The Indianapolis Civic Theatre’s formal introduction and annual fundraiser will be held June 3 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the corner of Third Avenue SW and City Center Drive. Tickets are $125 per person and include a meal catered by local restaurants including Woody’s Library Restaurant, Bazbeaux Pizza, Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream, Holy Cow Cupcakes, and Shapiro’s Delicatessen. VIP tickets are available for $200 each and include a hard-hat tour of The Palladium. All tickets can be purchased at www.civictheatre.org or by calling 923.4597.

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Traffic patterns change on I-465 Prior to the morning rush hour May 27, Indiana and shoulders through the work zone and INDOT Department of Transportation (INDOT) contractors advises drivers to stay alert for changing traffic patshifted I-465 eastbound traffic onto new pavement terns. Construction crews are required to maintain the between U.S. 31/Meridian Street and Allisonville Road. three lanes in each direction during weekdays and maThe temporary “express lane” traffic pattern, designed jor travel holidays. Short-term lane closures are permitto minimize work zone impacts on the 150,000 vehicles ted when traffic is lighter, such as nights and weekends. that pass through this area each day, will no longer be State and local police agencies will enforce a permanent needed. 45 mile-per-hour speed limit through the duration of construction. The I-465 westbound traffic pattern through this This $72.8 million Major Moves project widens and area will not change as contractors rebuild the center rebuilds approximately four miles of I-465, including portion of the highway between both directions of traffic. This latest construction phase is expected to take six bridges, and is on schedule to open to traffic later three months to complete. this year. Additional information about the project is 5154.18.MQ.Current(Wstfld)-06:Layout 1 5/18/10 4:41 PM Page 1 Both directions of I-465 will encounter narrow lanes available at www.465-69northeast.in.gov.

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WWS graduates record-setting seniors and says goodbye to six teachers By Brandon Bowman Current in Westfield The Westfield High School graduating class of 2010 received their diplomas and turned their tassels at last Wednesday’s 119th graduation ceremony at Westfield High School. The school graduated 406 students and those students received $3.3 million is scholarship money. Adding to that, this year’s class also took the most AP level classes in the school’s history. Principal Stacy McGuire cites the unique personalities and the large amount of talent this class had as a reason she will remember them. “We had students who traveled to foreign countries

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to learn a language and plenty of individuals who showed talent in music and the arts,” McGuire said. “With all the different talents they have, it’s amazing to see how this class has come together.” McGuire said. Class President Carlie Jensen spoke to the class about the bonds this year’s class has made. Valedictorians will be named after their finals are graded from Thursday and Friday. The three students in contention are Alex Lazar, Greta Loke, Henna Patel. Westfield Washington Schools also said goodbye and good luck to six teachers who are retiring as of this year: Nancy Dawson, Elsie Potts, Risa Stockton, Sharon Wright, and Doug Orahood.

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It is our position that current debate on Capitol Hill regarding financial regulation ignores two important players: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. What caused the recent financial meltdown and recession? President Obama blames bankers for the disaster, but this view might overlook the forest for the trees. Is a more accurate perspective that too many people were granted housing mortgages who couldn’t afford them? Politicians in D.C., looking for ways to buy votes from constituents, encouraged artificially low interest rates on mortgages, backed by the U.S. taxpayers, in case of default – loans the private sector would have denied. Times were good – low unemployment, housing prices at an all-time high, stock market gains in an everlasting uptrend. The mortgage securitization industry eagerly bought subprime mortgage paper and used the loot to speculate on the market. Now bankers are being blamed for a mess the federal government created if not certainly enabled. Freddie Mac is seeking $10.6 billion more in federal aid. Like the health care bill, the new financial regulation bill puts a bandage on a spreading cancer. Shouldn’t Freddie, Fannie and our elected officials be held to the same accountability standards as the banking industry?

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It is our opinion that the youth of Hamilton County should pay close attention to the recent lessons demonstrated by their peers. As has been widely reported, the fair city of Carmel has found itself host to some deeply troubling events of late. Hazing – sex crimes – we choose not to rehash the details. But are these important messages being received and embedded in our youth? Errors in judgment (and even criminal behavior) occur all too frequently. There should, and will be, repercussions. Will we learn from these examples? Children believe themselves invincible. Many would argue that recent generations have also developed a false sense of entitlement. Together, these are a dangerous combination. Rather than allow this combination to continue to develop, parents should discuss these events with their kids, not hide from the topic. Some might argue that our community must address its own hubris. Conversation alone will not end bad behavior. Some must still touch the stove to learn that it is hot. However, discussing these issues and inviting open dialog about such topics can only help. Engage, and make sure our future generations (and our present leaders) know that learning from mistakes can be just as important as avoiding them altogether.

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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.. Amendment 14 5. The Congress shall have power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article. Amendment 15 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

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2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. Amendment 16 The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration. Amendment 17 The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures ...

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From the backshop No question: Palladium is in excellent hands Having worked closely with the team at The Palladium the centerpiece of the emerging regional project, The Center for the Performing Arts, we must say we are continually impressed with how the place is run. Executive Director Steven Libman and his team, including Public Relations Manager John Hughey, are tackling a Herculean task with grace and levelheadedness. The Palladium and the adjacent City Center development is an extraordinary and visionary effort by the city of Carmel, and it’s reassuring to know it’s in such capable hands. ••• Ah, summertime, and the living will be anything but easy for the officials and administrators of Carmel Clay Schools and the high school. We hear there will be activity aplenty in legal offices, and perhaps the Hamilton County prosecutor’s office, as the aftermath of the CHS hazing/bullying scandal continues to unfold. ••• Have you heard the story about Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Sestak, who defeated incumbent Sen. Arlen Specter for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, admitting that someone in the Obama administration offered him a job if he dropped out of the race? If true, this is a felony; using executive branch

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg funds for political purposes. ••• We applaud U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s recent comments regarding the sinking of a South Korean warship, which has been blamed on North Korea. Clinton told reporters the attack that killed 46 sailors was an "unacceptable provocation" by the North and the "international community has a responsibility and a duty to respond." We agree. ••• CORRECTION: Our item in last week’s column inadvertently misidentified the champion of immigration reform for Indiana. State Sen. Mike Delph (R-29) is the lawmaker we’re solidly behind in bringing order to the nonsense that exists today. We apologize for the error.

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will be expressed and an honest attempt to reconcile them will be made.) Some careers will be irreversibly altered; some lives will be redirected in ways that are, at present, unimaginable. No doubt. But, how will we digest the inevitable changes that are occurring? Will our community learn and improve? Or will we imagine ourselves to be victims of the intense (perhaps unjustified) pressure of distant onlookers? Will these youngsters be defined by this instant in their lives? Will they recover and redirect? Or, as seems all too often the course, will they live the rest of their lives as victims? Bad things happen. Life can be unfair. Many will claim victimhood – some rightly; others not so much. But can one live a full life in the shadow of that label? And why would one want to? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

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DISPATCHES » Scholarship winners announced – Williams Comfort Air and Metzler's Mr. Plumber announced the recipients of their 2010 ExtraordinAIRy Treasures scholarships. Because of the number of qualified applicants, five additional scholarships were created through employee and company contributions. Carmel's Alex Minnig and Hannah Flores were among the winners. The scholarship presentation will be June 7, 4 p.m. at the Monon Center. » Guerin names new president – Paul S. Lunsford was named president of St. Theodore Guerin High School last week. Lunsford, a resident of Carmel, most recently served as president and CEO of Manufacturers Marketing, Inc. He is currently an Aspirant to the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Lafayette-inIndiana and a member of Our Lady of Lunsford Mt. Carmel. » Volunteers needed – Camp R.O.C.K.S! (Respecting Other’s Capabilities in the Key to Success) is an outdoor camp for young people with autism, ages 10 to 17. Volunteers assist staff members with activities including science exploration, swimming, arts and crafts, nature hikes, and music. Camp R.O.C.K.S! is in Noblesville at 5050 E. 211th Street, June 27 to July 2. Volunteer shifts are flexible and an application is required. If interested, contact Margie Galloway, 466-2001 extension 2446.

Commentary By Danielle Wilson This just in! I am not Supermom. I repeat, I am not supermom. I know, it’s shocking, and no one is more surprised than I. Here I’d been thinking I was pretty cool. Four seemingly well-balanced children, a loving husband, and a successful pseudo-career as a daycare provider-slash-weekly columnist, plus the several mutant genesrequired of all comic book heroes: red hair, twin, Democrat. Wonder Woman, watch out! But what happened at the first sign of real stress? I collapsed into a driveling coward, completely incapable of functioning on any level above the walking dead. Before we moved in with my in-laws, see, I’d truly believed I’d sail through this homeless experience unscathed. They have a great house with plenty of room, they’re easy to live with, and they are as generous with their time as they are with their home. Most importantly, they understand and respect boundaries, even if those lines inconvenience them or their lifestyle. And actually, the first week went fairly smoothly. We got the kids settled in, laundry and food organized, and computers and separate TV viewing areas all set up. But somehow, despite our careful planning, last week nearly sent me to the looney bin. The fatigue, short temper, irritability and depression were so acute that I even gave serious contemplation to the idea that I was pregnant, even though my husband was successfully snipped six years ago. Mother’s Day, which should have been amazing – as I was going to Louisville by myself to throw a shower for a best friend finally pregnant after seven years of infertility and getting a free haircut at a swanky salon – was absolutely miserable. I cried twice on that day alone, bringing the weekly total to four, double my

normal annual saltwater output. I kept taking my temperature to see if I was sick, thinking a viral infection might help explain my poor sleeping and general malaise. Hel-lo! Not only am I not Supermom, but I’m none too bright either. I wasn’t having a miracle baby, nor did I have mono; I was just stressed out to the bejeesus and having trouble dealing with losing control over every single element of my life. Added to that, I was unable to simply allow myself a moment to be human. Because even under the best circumstances, this would be hard on anyone, even Supermom. And I think it might actually be worse for people like me who are so used to being on top of things. Without a home to clean, organize and spend my days in, I’m a bit of a lost soul, who doesn’t know exactly what her role is anymore. Am I a mother or a house guest? Am I a wife or a daughter-in-law? I can’t seem to figure out where I fit in. So I shouted at my kids, was mean to my husband, and gave everyone else the cold shoulder. In the evenings, I mutated into some hideous combination of Rainman and Hitler, barking orders to complete homework and get to bed. Mornings weren’t much better, as I herded my kids to the van and off to school, growling about being late and incessantly nitpicking their choices of clothing. I was morphing into a supervillian. Luckily, this week, I’m feeling a bit more normal. I’ve been able to take a deep breath and remind myself I am only human. Peace out.

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

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Divorce and relocation are two of the most stressful changes in an adult’s life. Numerous details and tasks must be managed and completed. When children are involved, the focus is usually whether Stephenie Jocham the change will affect their friends or which school they attend. What many parents do not realize is that their move may violate a state statute. Pursuant to Indiana law, a relocating individual must file detailed written notice of their intent to move with the clerk of the court that issued a custody or parenting time order. The notice is required well in advance of a move, and applies regardless of whether the move is across the street, across town or to a different state. Many parents have been caught by surprise by the relatively new relocation statute and have found themselves unwittingly in violation of such. Previously, the statute only required filing of a relocation notice when a move was greater than 100 miles or out of state. Now, notice applies to every move and must be filed 90 days before the

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proposed relocation. The non-relocating parent then has 60 days to object to the move or request modifications in custody or parenting time from the court relevant to the relocation. The court considers numerous factors in determining whether any such modification should be granted, including the distance involved, and whether the relocating parent is making the move in good faith and has a legitimate reason for the move. The priority of the court is to confirm that the move is in the best interests of the children. If distance is a factor, other matters must be addressed, including how the move will affect parenting time and impact the non-relocating parent’s relationship with the children. This can be a volatile subject for many parents, and the financial and emotional stresses can exacerbate the situation. However, communication and cooperation can minimize the conflict and parents may be able to negotiate an agreement and alleviate many relocation hurdles and concerns. Consulting with an experienced family law attorney can help either the relocating or non-relocating parent understand how the statute applies to their particular situation and develop a plan of action to address their concerns. The above is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Each case is unique and you should consult an attorney for advice regarding your particular situation.

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INDOT: U.S. 31 work construction will start on schedule in 2011 By Kevin Kane Current in Westfield According to information presented at an open house last week, construction to the section of U.S. 31 in Hamilton County is moving along according to plan. Officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) held an open house last Tuesday at Carmel High School. IDOT spokesman Will Wingfield said the last public meeting of this kind took place two years ago, so the purpose of the event was to remind residents of project details and reinforce that construction should begin on schedule, fully funded. Part of the state’s Major Moves initiative, construction on U.S. 31 will change the road into a limited-access expressway. The work on various interchanges and overpasses from Indianapolis to South Bend is intended to make travel on U.S. 31 easier, faster and safer for drivers. Wingfield said crews are currently working to move utilities in Hamilton County and major construction is scheduled to begin next year with the completion of an interchange at S.R. 38 and the widening of the bridge at 146th Street over U.S. 31. Construction will continue on 146th Street and begin on 151th Street in 2012 and 2013. Wingfield said the sequencing

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of the construction plans for these streets was created with the intent of minimizing the affect on businesses in the area. The rest of the work in Hamilton County is scheduled to begin during or after 2014 and will likely continue through 2018. The estimated cost for the Hamilton County portion of the project is $435.2 million, down from an original projection of more than $473 million. “At this point this project is funded and these numbers have been approved by the governor,” said Project Manager Gary Pence.

Bicycling event to benefit Riley patient with rare disease By Danielle Turnbull Current in Westfield A simple request was all it took to get Joshua’s Ride for Riley off the ground. With sponsorship and generous donations in a number of different ways, the June 6 event will be able to raise money for the Pediatric Urology Department at the Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Krimmel This is all being done for a 6-month-old child named Joshua Krimmel. Riley has cared for this little boy diagnosed with prune belly syndrome since birth, a rare disease that affects only one in 40,000 births. It’s a devastating disease, especially for a newborn baby. By the time Joshua was four and a half months old, he had already gone through four surgeries. “I’m excited about what we’re doing and why we’re doing it,” Keith Krimmel, Joshua’s father, said. The event will start at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday June 6, at the Carmel Cyclery Bicycle Shop near the Monon Trail. There will be a small ride for children and a longer 5-mile ride for adults. Face painting and a bounce house will also be available for children’s entertainment. Attendees can also participate in a silent auction and bid on a number of different items, from restaurant gift cards, college football tickets, and even signed celebrity memorabilia from the Colts and

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Jeff Gordon. The whole event started with Krimmel and his simple plea to Carmel Cyclery’s Valeri Luzadder for help. Krimmel knew about a similar biking event Luzadder helped with two years ago, Kate’s Courage, and asked for her help in creating another like it. Luzadder happily complied, believing that biking is sometimes the way to bring people together. “I feel like the overall mission statement is this: We are here to help each other,” Luzadder said. Krimmel said he cannot believe the amount of support he’s received for the event. Krimmel said that he has realized in the past months just how important Riley is for children that need its care and wants to help raise as much money as possible, “one pedal at a time,” using Joshua as his motivation. “It’s easy for me to be enthusiastic about it because it’s my life,” Krimmel said. “If it weren’t for Joshua, I wouldn’t be doing this. It’s definitely been a life-changing experience.”

500-seat theater named “The Tarkington” Current in Westfield The Center for the Performing Arts’ Executive Director Steven Libman and Civic Theatre Executive Director Cheri Dick announced last week that the Center’s 500-seat proscenium theater – the future home of the Civic – has been named The Tarkington. The name, determined by leadership from both the Center and the Civic, was selected as an enduring tribute to the legendary Hoosier novelist and playwright, Booth Tarkington (July 29, 1869 – May 19, 1946), who wrote several original plays for the Civic stage in its early years. During the 1949-1950 season, the Theatre’s name was changed to the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre of Indianapolis, Inc. as a tribute to the world-renowned author. “The naming of this beautiful new theater was the ideal opportunity for Civic to pay homage to Booth Tarkington who made such a profound impact on Indianapolis, the state of Indiana and the arts community at large,” Dick said in a statement. “I can think of no better way to honor this prolific author and the storied past of Civic Theatre than by hailing its new home as Booth Tarkington’s namesake.” Civic Theatre will be the principal resident theater company of The Tarkington and will also have access to the 200-seat studio theater, as well as rehearsal space, classrooms for education programming and administrative offices. The Tarkington will be ready for use by August 2011, just in time for the start of Civic’s 2011-2012 season. Currently, the Civic is nearing the start of its 96th season overall and its last at Marian University in Indianapolis. Civic is the largest of more than 70 community theaters in the state, but Dick and other Civic administrators have said the move to Carmel will help make the theater bigger and better than ever. “The Tarkington is a unique performance facility, providing a proscenium theater at the Center for the Performing Arts complex,” Libman said in a statement. “From a purely functional standpoint, The Tarkington fulfills unmet space needs in the area and offers Civic Theatre a state-of-the-art home. From an ar-

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about booth tarkington Born: July 29, 1869, Indianapolis Died: May 19, 1946, Indianapolis Tarkington authored over 15 novels from 1899 to 1933 and won two Pulitzer Prizes for “The Magnificent Ambersons” (1919) and “Alice Adams” (1922), respectively.

tistic standpoint, the possibilities are endless. I relish this time in our development as we build an arts hub from the ground up. Great things are happening here.” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard stated that arts center will be good for this area and the state as a whole. “The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts will continue to build on Indiana’s rich artistic heritage,” he said in statement. “Productions at The Tarkington will become a major cultural resource for the region. Likewise, The Tarkington will quickly become synonymous with great entertainment. The Palladium and The Tarkington will be two truly magnificent venues.” Residents of the Center for the Performing Arts include Carmel’s Actors Theatre of Indiana, Carmel Repertory Theatre, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre and the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. “In 1924, Booth Tarkington wrote to Civic Theatre’s publicity manager, saying that he hoped its ‘movement for a playhouse would be successful,’” Dick stated. “Now, more than 85 years later, Civic Theatre and Mr. Tarkington’s wish has come true: Civic has found a theater of its own that, thanks in part to its name, feels like home.” On Thursday, June 3, supporters will be among the firsts to get an up-close look as Civic Theatre will host its annual fundraiser in Carmel, adjacent to the construction site of The Tarkington.

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Multi-talented designer brings work to Hamilton County By Elizabeth Noel Current in Westfield Jason Myers, a contemporary Indianapolis artist, designer, and gallery owner, will have a new kitchen showing at the Indiana Design Center in Carmel beginning Tuesday. Myers will be partnering with Outré in Carmel, a furniture store that focuses on contemporary furniture designs by local artists. Originally based in downtown Indianapolis, Outré moved to Carmel and opened in the Indiana Design Center May 3. Eric Reynolds, the owner of Outré, met Myers two years ago at Orange, an annual event for a collection of designers. In 2008, Myers was the featured artist for Outré’s downtown studio and displayed his paintings and woodwork there for two years. “Our two stores just meshed; his paintings and woodwork and cabinetry on the walls complemented my furniture on the floor,” Reynolds said. “Our styling is so similar, different from anything Indiana has seen.” The kitchen in Outré will feature cabinets from Metric, Myers’ latest woodworking line. Myers describes it as clean, contemporary, European and dramatic. Though only his cabinetry line will be dis-

played in the Outré showroom, Myers also specializes in furniture and art. Myers, whose dedication sporadically changes between painting and woodworking, calls choosing between the two a “tough call.” “It’s give and take,” he said. “I go through moods and periods where my creative energy is directed toward woodworking, but yet I always have a passion for painting.” Reynolds admires Myers’ use of color, uniqueness, and quality of work. “I’ve never seen anything that comes close to his woodworking abilities,” he said. “He represents everything we want to be a part of—great designers, great people.” Originally from Logansport, Myers came to Indianapolis almost 12 years ago, but he said he has rarely worked with Indiana customers. For this reason, he is excited about the move to Carmel and the IDC, sharing his product there and meeting a local base. “We currently work nationally, so we work very little in Indy,” he says. “By moving to Carmel, we are trying to get into the local communities here.” For more information about Myers’ work, visit www.mdindy.com.

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• Is it the truth? • Is it fair to all concerned? • Will it build good will and better friendships? • Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Facebook and other social networking avenues are meant to be online “communities.” But I’ll tell you one thing: I’m not that interested in belonging to any community, online or otherwise, in which people trash one another and then blame the communication network for letting the information out. If we want to say negative things about people, we should probably all be advised to not be righteously indignant if the word gets out. We have a choice with what we do with our words. We need to be fully responsible for the outcome of anything we say to anyone at any time. Destroying a community with words is not what makes for good friends, Facebook or otherwise. 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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Ready to rock 'Westfield Rocks the 4th' is intended to keep Westfield residents in town this July 4 By Brandie Bohney Current in Westfield An event is in the works intended to make Westfield relevant again on Independence Day. A lively committee with lofty goals is developing a familyfriendly Fourth of July festival for Westfield, titled Westfield Rocks the 4th. The event, beginning this year, is designed to keep Westfield residents in town July 4 instead of joining the tens of thousands attending established festivals in surrounding areas, such as Carmel’s annual CarmelFest. However, the committee stresses its objective is simply to provide something local and different. “We’re not trying to compete; we just want to do something for Westfield,” said committee member Jonathan Cernero. “We Cernero don’t want to make it a competition.” Darlene Lorenz, Cernero’s fellow committee member and the director of the Downtown Westfield Neighborhood Association, agreed with him. ““We’ve had lots of Westfield citizens say, ‘If you had [a Fourth of July festival in Westfield], we’d stay for it,’” she said. But the committee is doing more than throwing together an event. It’s incorporating a variety of events to make Westfield Rocks the 4th a unique, affordable, family and community-focused reason for WestLorenz field residents to stay in town July 4. “This is a great thing for whole families to come and it’s not about selling anything or making a profit,” said committee member Jessica Doan. “It’s just about fun.”

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Doan has organized a kids’ activity area in which the activities are provided at little or no cost to the participants. “As a parent, the last place I want to go is a festival where I have to spend $75 to have a good time,” she said. “We’ll have two bounce houses from 12 [noon] until 8. We’ll have a dunk tank available … We’re working on trying to get teachers and principals to do it.” Doan There will also be a face painter, a visit from Indy Fit Buddy, a karate demonstration at 1 p.m., a performance by Speed Athletics, and various crafts.

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The Headliners Car and Motorcycle Show, weather permitting, will be ongoing throughout the day. The show will feature vehicles from the 1930s through current-day automobiles “This is going to be an interesting show because it’s the guys who are the second owners of the cars, and they’ve completely restored them, and they have the pictures, and they have all the memorabilia … you can really see the love for the automobiles,” said Jeremy Miller, who is organizing the Miller event. Miller added that few car shows also include motorcycles. “I haven’t seen many shows that cater to both, and we want to cater to both because they are both magnificent machines. “We’re looking to get about 100 cars, and we’ll expand it if we need to…There are more car people up here in Westfield than I ever imagined.”

Shaune Shelby has organized Bike It!, a ride to bring awareness to prostate cancer and benefit research through The Prostate Cancer Foundation. “They are one of the biggest, fastest movers in men’s health,” Shelby said. Westfield rocks the 4th Shelby, whose father died of prostate cancer in 2008, also noted that few events are held solely for prostate July 4, all day | Asa Bales Park cancer awareness or fundraising, and www.westfieldrocksthe4th.com he wanted an event that didn’t have to

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“The whole idea behind this was to try to appeal to the youth,” said Cernero, the Battle’s organizer. “[We’ve tried]

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to get up and coming, younger bands, and give them an avenue of places they can come and play.” Six bands will compete, beginning at noon and ending around 7 p.m., for a grand prize of $2500 and 10 hours of studio time. At least 12 bands will be auditioning this Saturday, and the best six will then go on to compete at the festival. After the crowning of the champions of the Battle of the Bands, Dr. Duke Tumatoe and the Power Trio will take the stage and play from around 8 p.m. until the fireworks display begins.

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Also distinguishing Westfield Rocks the 4th from other festivals is the selection – and prices – of the food available. “We’re really spotlighting local food,” said Kathy Gray, the vendor coordinator. “We want to create this kind of backyard-barbecue kind of thing, where it’s a different feel that your regular carnival. “The prices that we’ve established with the food vendors are not unreasonable … Gray We’re not taking a cut of what those vendors are making because we want them to have a good time, and we want the residents to have a great time.” There will also be product vendors including pottery, leatherworking, and various booths from local businesses and artisans.

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What would a Fourth of July festival be without a grand finale of fireworks? “Everyone goes to Cicero or Carmel or downtown Indy to see fireworks,” Miller said. “We don’t want people to leave downtown [Westfield]; we want people to come to downtown, and we want this to be a draw.” The fireworks will begin at dusk. They will be fired from near Westfield High School and will be easily visible from Asa Bales Park.

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There are many opportunities for volunteer groups and individuals to help with this fledgling festival. If you or your organization would like to help, please contact Kelly Cunningham, volunteer coordinator, at rock4thvolunteer@gmail.com.

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Accomplished musician creates a venue for aspiring performers can provide onstage experience By Brandie Bohney but does so at venues that are Current in Westfield often less appropriate for young Carmel resident Bobby musicians. It didn’t take long Hayden had multiple avenues before Hayden and the church for his musical abilities as a developed the practice time bechild before a successful career fore services into a venue with a in music, so today he’s creating name: Bar None. similar opportunities for young, “There is no bar, and we aspiring musicians in the area. don’t bar anybody from comA performer since his early ing,” Hayden said. “It’s good years, Hayden had a successful … It just grabbed a hold of career in music, touring with me, and I’ve grown some roots Quiet Riot and Rick Derringer here.” among others, and Ozzy OsHayden also said returning to bourne and Rick Bozzo have Photo by Kevin Kane LA isn’t on his agenda. contributed to his CDs. After Carmel resident Bobby Hayden (front left) gives music lessons weekday afternoons to several “The writing comes a lot young, local musicians including (back, left to right) Carter Hitchcock, 10, John David Rogers, 7, 30 years in Los Angeles, where Hayley Martenson, 15, Gabby Van-Slyke (front middle), 9, and Hayden Rogers (front right), 2. easier here, and it’s a lot more writing songs was becoming a peaceful.” chore for him, Hayden came to Carmel to visit than I thought.” Bar None kicks off this Sunday, June 6 at his sister. She and some friends took him to Hayden soon realized he had a number of North Park Church in Carmel (the church North Park Church, and he’s been in Carmel outstandingly talented students who had no meets at The Fountains at 502 E. Carmel ever since. venue in which to perform, so he came up with Impressed with the church’s music, Hayden the idea of developing a performance hour prior Drive). The show begins at 9:30 a.m., and there will be four or five acts until the 10:25 a.m. auditioned and was accepted into its band. to services to allow the kids to gain experience service begins. From there, he started picking up music on stage with a live band. “It’s rewarding to see the kids [who] didn’t students. Hayden said that, normally, students interknow they had it in them,” Hayden said. “They “Well, two [students] went to 10, and 10 ested in playing in a band have to either form just need that first foothold.” went to 40,” Hayden said. “It just got bigger one themselves or join an adult band, which

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We’re pulling out all the stops to make sure Indiana’s newest City celebrates the 4th of July in style! Westfield Rocks the 4th will take place at Asa Bales Park and Westfield High School parking lots. Bands from across the region will compete for a $2500 grand prize in a Battle of the Bands contest, followed by a performance from Indiana’s very own Dr. Duke Tumatoe and the Power Trio! We’ll start the morning with “Bike It,” a bicycle ride to benefit prostate cancer. A Headliners Car Show will complement the festival, featuring cars and motorcycles from across central Indiana. If that weren’t enough, local Westfield restaurants will be serving great summer food, vendors will be selling their goods in the marketplace, and kids will have scheduled activities throughout the day, along with a play area complete with with bounce houses, a dunk tank and plenty of games! We’ll end the day the old fashioned way … with a fabulous Independence Day fireworks display. Come out and help us start a new July 4th tradition for our City! The Grand Junction Derby–Westfield’s wacky answer to the Indy 500–takes place this year on Sunday, August 8 at 3pm on the newly improved South Union Street! Gravity-powered, homemade derby cars compete in bracketed heats until winners are declared. Fast is good, but outrageous is better! Racers win prizes for fastest, slowest, best use of imagination, ugliest … you get the picture! Kids are invited to race their tricycles and Big Wheels for free. www.youarecurrent.com

The Westfield Farmers Market kicks off its third season at Red Man Park on Main and Walnut Streets, Fridays from 4-8pm, featuring an abundance of locally grown produce, baked goods, jams, salsas and more! More than just a farmer’s market, this event draws local artisans, shop owners, and community service organizations. Come to the market and visit with friends, catch up with community news and locate volunteer opportunities, all while being entertained by local musicians! June 4 - Kickoff Kids Night June 18 - Community Wellness & Seniors Night July 9 - Downtown Westfield Sidewalk Sale July 23 - Church “Iron Chef” Cookoff August 6 - Pets Night

The third annual Numa Arts and Cultural Event will showcase the finest work of painters, potters, dancers and musicians, plus upscale refreshment, a community cook-off and family fun from noon to 10pm, Saturday, September 18 at Penn and Union Streets. This year’s entertainment includes Gene Deer’s blues, Brian Paulson’s jazz, Ryan Anderson’s drum circle, Dances of Universal Peace accompanied by Branches Breath, and headlining reggae act, The Ark Band!

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THEATRE Always…Patsy Cline

The life, friendships and music of legendary country singer Patsy Cline are celebrated as Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents a new show to its stage this season. “Always … Patsy Cline” is playing at Beef & Boards now through June 6. For ticket information, call 872-9664.

‘Over the River and Through the Woods’

Main Street Productions of Westfield will hold auditions for the comedy, "Over the River and Through the Woods" June 6 and 7 at from 6:30-8:30 p.m. These will take place at Westfield Playhouse at 1836 West ST. Rd 32 in Eagletown just 3 miles west of US 31. Actors will be asked to read from script. The show will be presented Aug.27-28 and Sept 3-5, 10-12. For more information, contact e-mail ccctjd@att.net or visit www. westfieldplayhouse.org.

‘How I Learned to Drive’

Carmel Community Players will present Paula Vogel's “How I Learned to Drive” during a two-week run beginning June 3 at the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace. Vogels's play won the Pulitzer Prize in 1998 and is the fourth show in CCP's 2009-10 Pulitzer Prize-winning Season. The production runs through June 13. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students/seniors. Tickets can be purchased online at www.carmelplayers.org or by calling 815-9387.

THEATRE ‘Reincarnation’

The Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present “Reincarnation” June 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. at the Pike Performing Arts Center, located at 6701 Zionsville Rd. Award-winning choreographer Gregory Hancock has been creating extraordinary dance works for more than 15 years. With more than 130 repertoire pieces, Mr. Hancock continues to be prolific each and every season. Tickets are $25 for adults; $20 for students and seniors. For more information, call 216-5455 or visit www.pikepac.org.

‘Speech and Debate’

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announces the Indiana Premiere of “Speech & Debate.” Written by Stephen Karam, this play runs through June 27 in the Frank & Katrina Basile Theatre at the Phoenix. Sex, secrets and performance-art video blogs with a George Michael beat – just another typical day when you’re a teenage outcast in Salem, Oregon. Solomon, Diwata and Howie are not the typical high school debate team. For more information about any Phoenix productions or to purchase tickets, call the Phoenix Theatre box office at 635-PLAY (7529). Tickets may also be purchased online at www.phoenixtheatre.org.

LIVE MUSIC Mickey’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mickey¹s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian St., Carmel. For more information, call 573-9746: June 4 –Endless Summer June 5 – Big Daddy Caddy June 11 – Zanna-Doo June 12 – Roadhouse

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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. June 3 – The Working Hour June 4 – Daniel Joseph Band June 5 – Bunny Brothers June 10 – Aberdeen Project June 11 – The Bishops

Summer Family Concert Series

The 2010 Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo begins June 2 at 7:30 p.m. and will feature the band Blair and Company, performing a variety of crowdpleasing tunes. Concerts continue on Wednesday evenings through Aug. 4 at the Gazebo at Carmel Civic Square. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and last approximately 75 minutes. For a complete listing of the concert dates and performers, visit the Gazebo concerts page at www.carmel.in.gov

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McKenzie homes on display

Homes in the McKenzie Collection were shown during the company's home tour on May 22 and 23 in Westfield. 1 and 2. This 3,600-square foot home is available for $750,000 3. Barry Ginder and Carla Morris of The National Bank of Indianapolis 4. Jim McKenzie showed multiple homes currently under construction in order to explain the details of the building process 5. Jay O'Neil of Encore Sotheby's International Realty discusses a home in the Wintergreen community 6. This home in the Long Cove community recently sold for $575,000. Photos by Kevin Kane

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Understanding your thyroid levels

COMMENTARY By Angela LaSalle, M.D. Thyroid problems are more common than previously thought. As many as 13 million Americans may be unaware they have a thyroid issue, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can cause symptoms like fatigue and hair loss, and though we commonly associate palpitations, anxiety and weight loss with high thyroid function and fatigue, depression, dry skin and constipation with low thyroid function, the proper diagnosis of thyroid disorders relies heavily upon measuring the communication between the pituitary and thyroid gland. Thyroid disorders are diagnosed with a blood test, but many are confused when the blood test comes back elevated, yet they are told that they actually have hypothyroidism, or low thyroid function. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) actually comes from the pituitary gland in the brain, not the thyroid gland itself. The pituitary gland is responsible for releasing signals to our endocrine glands like the thyroid, adrenals, ovaries

and testes to stimulate the glands to produce their respective hormones. If the pituitary is speaking more loudly to an under functioning gland, the level of the signal hormone in the blood goes up. Conversely, the signal hormone is less if the gland is over functioning. Thus, an elevation of TSH indicates hypothyroidism (low function), while a below-normal TSH indicates hyperthyroidism (too high of function). Understanding this inverse relationship helps patients with thyroid issues understand not only how their thyroid problem is diagnosed, but also how their medications are adjusted. Physicians will use a combination of TSH and free thyroid hormone levels to decide what dosage of thyroid medications to use and monitor their therapy. Thyroid function is critical to the function of all our cells. Next time, we will discuss the connection between thyroid and high cholesterol. 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.

Probiotics: They’re the ‘friendly’ bacteria COMMENTARY By Laura Marenco Did you know your digestive system needs bacteria to be healthy? Good bacteria, that is. Good bacteria are known as probiotics, organisms that contribute to the health and balance of the intestinal tract. Probiotics are also referred to as the “friendly” or “beneficial” bacteria, which, when ingested, also act help fight illness and disease. New research has established how important the supplementation of probiotics can be for a variety of conditions. Probiotics enhance the immune system by favorably altering the digestive system’s micro-ecology and preventing unfriendly organisms from gaining a foothold in the body. They prevent the overgrowth of yeast and fungus and produce substances that can lower cholesterol. Probiotics are widely recommended for the treatment of Candida, a fungal infection, because they establish large, healthy populations of friendly bacteria that compete with the Candida that is trying to take up residence in the intestine. Probiotics are also essential in the treatment and prevention of thrush, vaginal yeast infections and athlete’s foot, among other maladies. Good health fundamentally depends

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Negativity can be a positively powerful COMMENTARY By David Cain Ever strike up a conversation with a stranger? More often than not, the icebreaker is something negative or a criticism. “This wait is so long.” “This airline food is terrible.” We openly share negativity with co-workers, family, friends and perfect strangers. People have a natural tendency to be more interested and aware of the negative versus the positive. It’s true. Misery loves company. People habitually unite around the negative. It’s more instinctual to discuss negative things than positive ones. Mistakes, failures, myths, threats and other negative things unite. It’s the subject of radio talk shows, newspapers, the nightly news, wars and reality television. Shows about success get less traction compared to shows about misfortune. Even “American Idol” has its largest viewing audience for the early auditions – for the humiliation. People talk more about what is wrong than what is right. Research also suggests that people are more likely to share criticisms. Upset and frustrated customers, therefore, are often more vocal about their service compared to the happy customer. Someone upset might volunteer his or her misfortune at every opportunity and with great passion, whereas a happy customer shares

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U R not clever COMMENTARY By Brandie Bohney Two weeks ago, I railed against the use of numerals in lieu of non-numeric words. Today, I’m going on a similar expositional rant. I thought of this topic as I purchased a T-shirt for my youngest brother, who recently turned 16. It has a friendly looking mushroom on it and reads, “I’m a fun guy.” I like a good play on words. It made me think, though, about another attempted play-on-words T-shirt I saw once. It read, “QT.” I stared at that poor woman’s chest for a long time before I realized that her shirt was supposed to mean cutie. And I was embarrassed not only for staring at her, but also for not catching on faster. I’m disturbed by how many words are often replaced by the letters that sound like the word: U for you, R for are, B for be. That’s not a play on words. That’s annoying. The whole idea of using a single letter to represent a word simply because the pronunciation of that letter is the same as that of the word is absurd. And lazy. In fact, there’s no doubt in my mind that this particular grammar faux pas was born solely out of laziness. I know, I know. Someone is going to send me a sharply worded e-mail telling me that those

abbreviations were made popular during the advent of texting, when charges for texting were made per letter or whatever. That someone is wrong. As reader Andy so wisely points out, it’s Prince’s fault. On his “Purple Rain” album was a song called “I Would Die 4 U.” Andy insists that Prince is responsible for the use of numerals as non-numeric words, and by that logic, Prince is also responsible for the use of letters standing for words that sound like letter pronunciations. Okay, so I don’t really think it’s Prince’s fault. Or even the Artist Formerly Known as Prince’s fault. Not entirely, anyway. But the fact remains the same in this case as in that of the numerals: It’s not cute, funny, clever or even time- or space-saving to make the substitution. It’s just dopey and lazy. And unless you’re a dwarf who mines jewels and lives in a cottage in the woods, Dopey or Lazy is no way to go through life. What’s that? Lazy wasn’t one of the seven dwarves? Huh. Better revisit my Disney classics. Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

Kids can be so cruel COMMENTARY By Becky Kapsalis Kids can be cruel; they can deliberately and remorselessly cause pain or anguish. We hear cruelty among kids on the playground, in ball games, in school – wherever kids gather, there are usually one or two kids shouting out unkind words. For example, did you know that when one kid calls another kid a “JERK,” he/ she might mean J=junior, E=educated, R=rich, K=kid? Or how about “COOL?” C=constipated, O=over weighted, O=out of style, L=loser! I don’t see anything COOL about that, but apparently some kids, usually the more hurt ones, feel the need to humiliate and embarrass kids who may appear weak. I often wonder where these kids learn that hurting someone’s feelings is a beneficial thing. I wonder, too, how much hurt these same kids have within themselves? They have to put other kids down to hide behind the hurts they experience, so they become bullies. A bully is an aggressive person who intimidates or mistreats weaker people. Where do these kids learn to become bullies? A hurt-filled child is a hurtful child. It is up

to us to recognize the hurts in our children; to help them recognize the hurts within themselves and then give them consequences for their behavior, not punishment. Punishment is treatment that is harsh or unrelated to a child’s behavior. When we feel powerless, we punish. Punishment makes bullies and is similar to giving our kids a license to be cruel without any accountability. Consequences, on the other hand, involve discipline that is related to a child’s behavior, thus causing the child to be self-accountable. A child who is self-accountable knows the difference between aggressive and assertive behavior and does not feel the need to intimidate, be unkind or feel like a weakling. A consequence for an elementary-age bully might be to write down, “I will not be cruel to other kids” 25 times. And send an apology note to the person they were cruel to. 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

A child who is self-accountable knows the difference between aggressive and assertive behavior and does not feel the need to intimidate, be unkind or feel like a weakling.

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As a Rotarian and local businessman, Peter welcomed the opportunity become an active CarmelFest volunteer. AcPeter Primason cording to Peter, his employers at Liberty Mutual Insurance make it a policy to “encourage community responsibility.” Becoming a CarmelFest committee member

offered the perfect opportunity for Peter to use his business prowess and creative abilities. This year, Peter is the co-chair for the KidZone. One of Peter’s goals is to further develop partnerships with local non-profit organizations and local charities that help staff the KidZone game area. Although entering the KidZone is free, there is a nominal charge for most games with the net proceeds going back into the community.

Before moving to Carmel, Peter and his wife, Chelsea, lived in downtown Chicago. As Peter stated, “We really loved the vibrancy of downtown Chicago. But, when our son Marcus was born, we wanted to become part of a true community. Since we are both IU Graduates, our roots are in Indiana. Moving to Carmel provided us with the type of neighborhood and lifestyle we wanted.”

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Wanna be a Rock Star? be filled with amusement games, Wanna pet a snake? Wanna interactive exhibits, character climb a rock wall? … Then we artists, lively stage performances have the place for you – the and more – assuring a great time KidZone – offering more ways for everyone.” than ever for kids and families An array of family-friendly to enjoy CarmelFest. performances are scheduled kevin & Peter The expanded KidZone for the KidZone Stage during will feature entertaining new the festival on July 4th & 5th. additions including singing firefighters, Audiences will delight in watching animal shows, a petting zoo, and pony the antics of the “Silly Safari’s Animal rides. Back by popular demand, we will Show” and enjoying the fast-paced also offer some favorite activities, such wit of “Comedy Sportz”. For an extra as the Eurobungy - Trampoline, the special performance, be sure to catch rock climbing wall, Shoe Basketball, the singing firefighters of “MC Axe the Spyder Climb, and the Deluxe and the Firecrew” featuring Kasey Olympics obstacle course. According the fire dog. Singing along with the to the KidZone co-chairs (Kevin fire fighters will help get you revved Mendell & Peter Primason), “The up for Oogles ‘n Googles “Interactive KidZone is all about having fun while Rock & Roll Experience” - where Kids promoting family and community (and parents) will be invited to join interaction. This year’s KidZone will performers on stage. Afterward, you

can marvel at the talents of magician Ryan Demler during the “Magical Moments” show. Entry into the KidZone and all stage performances are free. However, there is a nominal charge for most games with proceeds benefiting local charities. Whether you are bouncing in the Sea of Balls, jumping on the Shoe Basketball, dressing like a Rock Star, dancing on stage, enjoying the performances, testing your strength on the high flyer or just watching the fun – you are sure to have a fabulous time in the KidZone! The KidZone area, located on the south side of Carmel City Hall, will be delighting festival-goers and kids of all ages on Sunday – July 4th from Noon to 10:00 pm and on Monday – July 5th from Noon to 9:30 pm.

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CarmelFest 2010 will take place on Sunday, July 4, from noon to 10:30 p.m. and on Monday, July 5, from Noon to 10:30 pm at Carmel Civic Square. Mark your calendars for the parade and fireworks on Monday, July 5. “The St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana Parade” is set for 10:30 a.m. Look to the skies on Monday evening at 9:45 pm for the “B105.7 Fireworks Spectacular Launched by Firestone”. The fireworks display will be simulcast to music on soft rock B105.7 FM.

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Struvite crystals do require a change in diet. Because struvite does not pose a problem unless the dog has a urinary tract infection, there is no required treatment for crystals including dietary changes. If the dog does have a urinary tract infection, a prescription dog food will not cure it. What you can do: • Become familiar with the symptoms of urinary stones and respond quickly if you see them. • Request a urine culture and sensitivity test to check for infection, even if your veterinarian doesn’t think it’s necessary. • Encourage your dog to drink extra water and give her frequent opportunities to urinate. • Don’t expect a low-protein diet to cure or prevent struvite stones • Learn how to test your dog’s ph to check for recurring urinary tract infections. Most healthy dogs have a neutral to slightly acid pH between 5.5 and 7.0. Other preventive measures include giving your dog cranberry capsules, probiotics and vitamin C. Be sure to see your to see your pet health food specialist and check on available additives. John Mikesell, owner of Izzy’s Place, A dog Bakery in Carmel, can be reached at john.mikesell@att.net.

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DISPATCHES » iPhone on the cheap – Walmart has begun selling the iPhone 3GS for only $97 with a 2-year contract. That’s $100 off the price you get from Apple itself. The pricing comes only shortly before the iPhone 4G is launched, so if you want the latest and greatest, you may be better off to wait. -www.ubergizmo.com » 3D at home – LG has released some prices via Amazon. com for its upcoming 3D TVs. While the better specced LX9500 range still hasn't been priced, the LC6500 has— with the 47-inch model coming in at $2,700 and the 55-incher at $3,600. Glasses will have to be bought separately, and for $125 each, at that. Currently, Amazon's just listing the price of both sets, with no inkling as to when they'll ship. LG's already stated that 2010 will be a big year for 3DTV for them, as they're hoping to sell over a million sets—gaining them 25 per cent of the 3D market. -www.gizmodo. com

Can your Webcam be turned on by someone else? COMMENTARY By Gary Hubbard After the recent high-profile case of the school that was accused of remotely spying on its students via MacBooks issued to its students, a lot of misinformation and hype has been generated about “Webcam spying.” The circumstances that allowed the school’s IT staff to remotely turn on the Webcams has little in common with the average Internet-connected computer that happens to have a Webcam. The school had pre-loaded the computers with special software that would allow them to track and remotely access them in the event they were stolen or lost. By default, the average computer or laptop with a Webcam is not vulnerable to this exploit just because it is connected to the Internet, so any rumors of this nature are untrue. What is possible, however, is that your computer can get compromised in a number of ways that would allow a specific remote user to access your Webcam (or your entire computer for that matter). The two most likely scenarios are that someone with malicious intent gets their hands on your computer (and not for very long!) and secretly installs a special remote access program or you are tricked into allowing something to be installed via an e-mail message, malicious Web site, instant message or social network. The same “Trojan horse” tactics used to infect computers with viruses and other malicious programs applies to this exploit by way of “social engineering” tricks. For instance, a common tactic in the past was to send an email or instant message that said, “I can’t believe you got caught on camera doing that!” with a link to the supposed video. When you click on the link, it takes you to a Web page that looks very much like a Facebook page with an embedded video. When you click on the video to watch it, you get a pop-up that

says that you need to update your “flash player” software in order to view the video. And of course, conveniently located on the page is the officiallooking Adobe Flash button that will allow you to get to this video that has you thoroughly concerned. When you click the Adobe button, a program installation window pops up, and when you tell your computer to run this installation program, you have infected your computer. If you don’t keep your computer updated with the latest patches for your operating system and security programs, it’s even possible for your computer to get infected by simply visiting a malicious Web site (known as a “drive-by download”). A potential indication (but not absolute) that something or someone is accessing your Webcam is when the webcam’s little LED indicator is on but you are not using your Webcam in any program. If you are using a desktop system with a plug-in Webcam, you may want to disconnect it until you can get a tech-savvy person to look “under the hood” of your computer to make sure you have not been compromised. If you have a laptop with a built-in webcam, you can try disabling it until you can get someone technical involved, but that can be equally as technical depending upon which operating system you are running (it’s different for just about every situation). The best way to avoid becoming a victim of this type of secret spy software is to avoid clicking on or downloading anything you are not absolutely sure is safe. When in doubt, leave it out.

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COMMENTARY By Jaclyn Dunn Does anyone else remember the High/Low issue of the now-defunct design magazine “Metropolitan Home”? The “high” items always looked Picture A (Couture) better, no matter how close those editors came to recreating the drama pieces. Years working in the design industry have taught me the answer actually lies in the old adage, “You get what you pay for.” The reason the “high” items always looked so fabulous is the quality of the materials used to create them were, and still are, far better than those of the “low” stature. It does not make the “low” items unworthy of purchase necessarily. A good analogy would be the difference between a Lexus and a Ford. There is nothing wrong with a Ford, but there is everything right about a Lexus. You guys will get this; just remember it when your wife takes you furniture shopping! I’ll use the examples of two club chairs to expound on the topic … Picture A features a beautiful Versace chair, rightfully named the “Couture” chair. It features multi-toned leather that has been hand stitched with a classic Greek key motif entirely around the arms and back. It is completely Italian made, and it will last a lifetime and beyond. The price point is not for the faint of heart – it retails for $17,620 – but with its beautiful lines and its luxury leather it becomes a furniture “work of art,” worthy of holding on and passing down to future generations. Picture B features a club chair with similar lines, named the “Dol-

Which came first, the art or the room? Commentary By Vicky Earley Should the art fit the room or the room fit the art? Before this scrambles your brain like that adage about the chicken and the egg, consider that this is a 50/50 proposition. If you polled a group of artists, 100 percent of them would insist that it is imperative for you to buy the art you love and then build a room around it. If you feel strongly about a particular work of art, this is certainly a direction. You may, however, find that when you get the art home and place it on a wall or pedestal, it doesn’t work with its surroundings. By not “working,” I mean the art might look out of place in the room. Placing art in the wrong surroundings detracts from its beauty and impact. What should you do if you bring a painting home and it clashes with its environment? First, try the piece in various places in your home. The perfect place just might be a place you had not considered! If you can’t find a place where the art looks its best, you may need to make some changes in the room, such as moving furniture or taking down patterned wallpaper or repainting with a color that will compliment the art. The changes will be worth making in order to enjoy the art you love.

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If you prefer to do the room first and then find the art, size and color are the two major criteria for selection. For any particular space, art that is too large will overwhelm, and art that is too small will be lost and look out of proportion. As a rule, paintings should be hung so that the center of the painting is at eye level. Sculpture may sit on the floor, a table or a pedestal, depending on the design. Remember, these rules are just guidelines. There will always be exceptions. When selecting a painting to match color, select one or two of the boldest colors in your room and look for art that has those colors in it. Don’t feel that an exact match is essential. Picking up one or two of the same colors will send a message that the painting belongs in this environment. Keep in mind that the selection of art is an art in itself. If at all possible, try it in your home before making a final commitment.

ce” chair, created by the wonderful Picture B (Dolce) upholstery designer Rob Jones. It too has classic lines and large comfortable armrests. You could two tone the leather in the same fashion as the Versace chair, and the retail price point would be only $7,785. But this chair, as wonderful and well made as it is, will not likely be considered a valuable antique in the future. Before you scoff, People magazine reported last year that an Eileen Gray chair auctioned off at Christie’s in the amount of $28 million! Of course, it did not hurt that the chair had once belonged to Yves St. Laurent. That said, the original price point of the chair was a class A category, and it definitely was/is a work of art.

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To my mom, ‘husky’ is a dirty word COMMENTARY By Mike Redmond I’ve been on something of a shopping spree lately. It seems I’ve turned into a clothes horse. Clydesdale, when you look at the sizes. This happens to me every few years. Truth be told, these are the first new duds I’ve bought in about seven years. I’ve been living mostly in jeans and T-shirts during that time, and while that’s fine, a fellow does need a little diversity in his wardrobe. Shirts with collars, for example. Just kidding. I owned some nice clothes too. I had suits and jackets and even a couple of tuxedos hanging in the closet. Truth be told, I once was known as something of a snappy dresser. But, as I said, that was seven or more years ago and you know what happens in seven years: Clothes go out of fashion, and what was once the height of style becomes a clown suit. Watch a repeat of “Soul Train” if you don’t believe me. And then there’s gravity. I personally believe I am more susceptible than most to gravitational pull. This is why my body (a.) is sinking slowly toward my feet, (2.) weighs so much and (also) is so hard to drag up

the stairs unless I first take a nap in the living room before going to bed. Anyway, the time came to buy clothes and I discovered a few things. For example, guys my size have a lot more choices than they used to, and some pretty vivid ones at that. I saw a yellow suit in The Fashion Store For Big And Beastly Men that 20 years ago would have been mistaken for a lost parade balloon. And I saw a striped one that looked like it should have come with a whistle. Then I turned a corner and saw the Hawaiian shirts. Let’s just say it was a good thing I hadn’t eaten. I tend to be rather conservative in my clothing choices. For this you may credit my mother, who implanted long ago the idea that fashionable clothes were for thin people, not me. I can still remember the heartbreak in her voice when she told the saleslady I needed the “husky” jeans. You would have thought “husky” was another way to say “criminal.” Years later, I was shopping with a girlfriend and saw a double breasted suit I liked but did not buy. The girlfriend asked why. I told her I

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could hear my mother’s voice saying, “You can’t wear a double-breasted suit. Your butt’s too big.” The girlfriend thought I was being ridiculous so when we got to my place I had her listen on the extension while I called Mom. “Saw a suit I liked today,” I told Mom. “Double breasted.” Mom didn’t miss a beat. “You can’t wear a double-breasted,” she announced. And then we heard the sound of the extension phone hitting the floor. I’ve told the same story to numerous therapists. But I’m over it now. I go by the maxim learned in Mrs. Grabill’s Latin class: “Vestis virum reddit.” Clothes make the man. When I dress well, I feel good. Powerful. In control. And that’s really what the new clothes are all about – feeling good, powerful and in control. I even bought a double-breasted blazer. Don’t tell Mom.

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I’ll miss ‘24,’ despite its hilarious flaws COMMENTARY By Dick Wolfsie Two of my favorite TV series, “24” and “Law & Order,” will end this season, forever. While I have been a faithful viewer of both, I have mixed feelings about their demise. The truth is, I found “24” very depressing. Not because of all the torture, killing and terrorist activity, but because the show made me realize how little I really get done in an average day compared to some people. I’m usually content with gulping a few of cups of coffee, responding to e-mails and paying utility bills. That’s it; I’m pooped. Where’s the hammock? That’s why I found the show a little unrealistic. After watching all 24 episodes, I noticed no one ever took a nap. Jack Bauer has a granddaughter in this series, and I don’t think it’s believable that Grandpa could spend all day Tuesday saving the free world and not put his head down on the pillow for just a few minutes. Unlike “Law & Order,” in which cops are always munching Nathan’s hot dogs in Central Park or scarfing down take-out Chinese at the local precinct, the government agents on “24” are never seen with even a cup of coffee. The

Counter Terrorist Unit spent millions on stateof-the-art computer technology, but I’m telling you there’s not one coffee machine in the entire place. Maybe there’s a Starbucks nearby. I hope so. These people have been up all night. My personal experience growing up near Manhattan differs from that of the “24” characters who apparently get anywhere in the city in three minutes or less. No matter where the terrorists are hiding out, the good guys are just an AFLAC commercial away. As a kid, I lived just 14 miles from LaGuardia Airport. If my family had a flight on Tuesday, we left late Monday afternoon, just in case we hit traffic. In a recent episode of “24,” the president’s chief of staff has a heart attack and is rushed to the hospital. In the next show, he’s just fine, walking around griping about the hostiles. But wait, it’s not the next week. It’s supposed to be 25 minutes later. I hope the WellPoint and Anthem folks didn’t see that miraculous recovery. Call me old-fashioned, but a major cardiac event should qualify for an overnight stay. I did learn something about bombs from this series. The scum who design them always include a beeping digital display of the time

remaining before the explosion, providing important feedback for those disarming the device. The wires also have different colors for easy deactivation. Who says bad guys are inconsiderate? And one thing about “Law & Order”: How is it that when the cops go to question or arrest a bad guy, he’s always home? What kind of killer sits in his living room every night watching cable TV? And when the lowlife answers the door, his girlfriend emerges from the bedroom to see what’s going on. Then this thug yells at her to get back and mind her own business. It’s bad enough that the guy is murdering people; does he have to bad mouth the little woman, as well? And you wonder why the divorce rate is so high in the criminal population. By the way, “Lost” is also going off the air. It was on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. That’s the only thing about that show I’m really sure of.

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