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It is our position that the SecureID program, initiated by the Real ID Act and set as a priority by Governor Daniels to the Indiana BMV, will prove a giant step in keeping Hoosiers safe from identity theft. SecureID is the Indiana BMV's effort to fully comply with the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission and state and federal regulations. With more than 5.5 million active driver's licenses and ID cards in Indiana, and more than one million renewed or updated each year, security from identity theft is among the fastest growing of crimes. Indiana motorists will have the option now to take advantage of obtaining a SecureID conveniently when their current license expires. The state of the art digital facial recognition technology and electronically monitored SS methods are just parts of an extensive verification process that can put Hoosiers worries to ease. SecureID will also be helpful in controlling illegal immigration. Thirty-eight percent of Hoosiers are taking advantage of the one time registration program announced in July 2009.With the many ways our Indiana BMV has strived to make the BMV experience less stressful, it's time we put forth the effort to help Indiana stay ahead of the curve!

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It is our position that the trend towards “pay to play” policies in schools, requiring kids to pay out of pocket for extracurricular activities, is one of many fiscally responsible steps the schools must consider to earn the respect of taxpayers. As schools cry out for additional funds to retain teachers and offer quality academic programming, we must demand assurance that funds are being fairly distributed. Tax dollars must first align with academic programming. We embrace the value of football, basketball, band, cheerleading, and many others in rounding out the school experience. And, the value of these programs in child development has been routinely proven. But, academic funding should be foremost directed to learning that applies equally to all students and not just to those in uniform. No doubt, there are many important resource needs in our schools including the extracurricular (note that 14 IPS schools still operate without air conditioning). But at its very core, the classroom is a place of learning – not sport. Yet as we seek to offer these important benefits to our children, isn’t it fair that we work to help support them? Those kids excluded from participation could be awarded merit “scholarships” to continue involvement.

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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 Indiana Constitution. ARTICLE 1. Bill of Rights. Section 13. (a) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall have the right to a public trial, by an impartial jury, in the county in which the offense shall have been committed; to be heard by himself and counsel; to

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demand the nature and cause of the accusation against him, and to have a copy thereof; to meet the witnesses face to face, and to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor. (b) Victims of crime, as defined by law, shall have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect throughout the criminal justice process; and, as defined by law, to be informed of and present during public hearings and to confer with the prosecution, to the extent that exercising these rights does not infringe upon the constitutional rights of the accused. (History: As Amended November 5, 1996).

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From the backshop Stellar: Westfield rocks its rating higher We’re compelled to give a thumb-up to Westfield for earning an A+ mark from Standards & Poor’s Rating Services for the city’s outstanding sewer bonds. S&P’s report cited “the City’s maintenance of strong liquidity, as days’ cash on hand has exceeded 237 days since fiscal 2006. The outlook is stable.” That’s wonderful news for fiscal conservatives, and we salute Mayor Andy Cook and his team on the notice. “We work extremely hard at cost cutting and innovation in order to boost our bond rating and maintain financial integrity,” deputy mayor Bruce Hauk said in a statement. We like that, too. ••• Missing link? Some members of Congress must have missed this in the 28th Amendment of the Constitution: “Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United States that does not apply equally to the Senators or Representatives, and Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators or Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the United States.” If you truly want to take back American, consider those words when you enter the voting booth in two months. •••

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg Word power? We consider this to be among the most frightening sentences ever uttered in the Oval Office: “My economic team is hard at work in identifying additional measures that could make a difference in both promoting growth and hiring in the short term and increasing our economy's competitiveness in the long term.” – President Barack Obama. (Our suggestion: Duck and cover, and/or do the right thing at the polls.) ••• Dumb American Voter Update: This is brilliant! Breathtaking, even. U.S. Rep. Andre Carson (D-Ind.), a supporter of President Barack Obama’s job-killing agenda, recently spent his time, and our tax dollars, on a job fair. How can this make sense?

A death in the family COMMENTARY By Terry Anker We were captivated by news from downtown Indianapolis of the armed man perched atop a parking garage. Perhaps it is the nature of the instant news cycle, but we all seem more connected, in real time, to the events of the day. One alert after another crossed our phones, computers, radios and televisions. First a man was sitting, then shooting. Then, that man fell to his death from suicide. Reports and updates continued to flow until I stepped away from all things electronic to go into a lengthy afternoon Board meeting. Shortly, I was interrupted with an urgent message, scrawled on a very low-tech piece of paper was news that the man at the center of the crisis was a personal acquaintance. Over these past several years we would see him and his wife socially. Soon even more disturbing news followed: before his urban meltdown he had murdered the charming woman we had come to know.

What level and degree of stress or psychological disorder leads to such an outcome? And, had it always been lurking only to be released by the present shift in his family’s situation? Many have discussed how divorce destroys the family, but we rarely consider that it could be destroyed in so permanent a fashion. A man who had lived years as husband and raised a family, including a disabled daughter, could simply not adjust. There is so much unhappiness in this story. Just as the Internet amplifies the voice of the lunatic fringe, it gave the crumbling man a platform to wrongly attack coworkers and others in his downward spiral. In an ultimate move of narcissism, or desperation, he took a life and attempted to destroy many others. My heart aches for us all. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

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DISPATCHES » Bridge reconstruction –The city of Westfield will begin work next month to reconstruct the 156th Street Bridge over the William Knight Regulated Drain. The cost for the bridge replacement is estimated at $446,000 and is being funded from the Storm Water Utility Fund. Construction is expected to continue through midNovember. The road will be closed during this period of time, and notification signage will be placed at the construction area. » Girl's night out – Join Busby Eye Care on Sept. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. for an evening of food, wine, shopping and fun. The event will also include a free massage or eye makeover for those in attendance as well as various special offers and door prizes. Call 896-5005 for details. » Fish Fry – The Westfield Lions Club will host a fish fry September 10 and 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. on both days. The event will be held at the group’s headquarters in downtown Westfield. Call Jeff at 416-8330 for more information. » Bond rating upgraded – Standards & Poor’s Rating Services has affirmed an A-plus rating for the city’s outstanding sewer bonds. “The rating reflects the City’s maintenance of strong liquidity, as days’ cash on hand has exceeded 237 days since fiscal 2006. The outlook is stable.” According to Standard’s & Poor’s Summary Report.

COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson I just spent a delightful weekend at my husband’s family lake cottage, and I must say, I’m proud of myself for actually putting work aside and simply enjoying some downtime. Though I probably should have been working on some projects and certainly could have been, I took the advice of my boss who said, “I expect you to give 110 percent while you are here, but when you get home, I want you to have fun.” Twist my arm! Two of my four sisters were there too, along with my British brother-in-law, who believe it or not, is even paler than I am. We went antique shopping (I purchased a “Webster’s Encyclopedia” from 1889 for only $12!), drank booze at lunch (Who orders a Jack and ginger at noon? My BIL!), attempted to water ski (Sisters: 3, Doo & Pale Face: 0. Girl Power!) and topped off the weekend with a three quarters of a mile lake swim, shore to shore. That last bit certainly wasn’t all that relaxing or enjoyable, but once the ordeal was over, I felt fantastic. Not so much physically, as I was cold and tired, but mentally, it was such a boost to my self-confidence. I’m almost 40 and managed to swim and tread water for nearly an hour without a life jacket or a single rescue attempt! And both of my sisters did the same. We were so excited: we’ve already committed to beating our time next year. Anyway, the point of my story is two-fold. The first, technology makes it so easy to take work with you that you really need to make a concerted and deliberate effort not to. I could easily have spent

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Saturday and Sunday perfecting my Power Point presentations and participating in online professional development. As a perfectionist, zeroing in on my job and forgetting about everything and everyone else would have been a piece of cake. But it’s critical to success, both at work and at home, that I maintain a boundary between the two and understand which side I’m on. “Work hard, play hard” isn’t just a trivial catchphrase to me:

they’re truly words to live by. My second point is that siblings are sometimes the best medicine for stress. They understand where you’re coming from, they share your history, and they aren’t bogged down with your kid and marriage issues. They offer a safe place to just be you. They help you remember funny stories you’ve forgotten and give you another viewpoint of a shared memory. They love you for being you and don’t expect you to be anything other than who you already are. Now that I’m working full-time, finding ways to decompress are going to be essential to my mental well-being. I think as long as I can do as my boss says, and leave my job at the office, I’ll be okay. If not, I can always count on my sisters to pull me back from the ledge. Or at least keep me from drowning. Peace out.

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Lantern awards to honor Westfield’s best By Brandie Bohney Current in Westfield The Westfield Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Lantern Awards recognition night in conjunction with the City of Westfield Saturday, Sept. 11. An unusual top recipient, Westfield’s Chickfil-A will receive the Lantern Award for business of the year in 2010. No chain store or restaurant has ever won Westfield’s business of the year honor, but Chamber Executive Director Julie Sole said that while a fast-food joint may seem like an odd selection, the choice was really quite logical. “Chick-fil-A, in kind of a quiet, humble way, has been involved in so many aspects of helping other community organizations thrive … and their business practices and business model is really great,” she said. “We’ve never had a chain [store win] … You don’t think often of a [fastfood restaurant] as being above and beyond, but it’s proved itself.” Keltie Domina is the recipient of the Beacon Award for citizen of the year. “She has seen the [good] things that are going on in this community and committed to being a part of them,” Sole said. Domina has been involved in a variety of things both on a personal level and also professionally, making her a particularly outstanding example. Domina’s role in the Westfield Farmer’s Market and a few other organizations stand out

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particularly: “She committed to being a force at our market [by having a booth], and added to the level of quality of the market,” Sole said. Domina has also contributed to the Westfield Rotary chapter, downtown events, and was the first volunteer for the Youth Assistance Program. The Wick Award, presented to the volunteer of the year, will go to Eric Becker. A city employee, Becker has been involved in Relay for Life, a wellness program for the city, and putting together the annual Chamber street maps among many other things. Also along the lines of volunteering, the Outstanding Service Organization of the Year is the Westfield Rotary. Chartered in February of 2008, the Rotary Club is a relative newcomer to Westfield.

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Food vendors prep for the Carmel International Arts Festival By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Westfield A day of international art and culture isn’t complete without delicious foods from Indiana and abroad. Gary Frey, organizer of the food court for the festival, said this year’s set up would be very similar to years past. He promised several standby favorites and also a presence of local vendors at the event. To add to the international flavor of the festival, Italian, Greek, and oriental food would be served, along with other unconventional fare including bison and waffles. Indiana favorites, such as elephant ears, corndogs and ice cream, would also be at the event to satisfy younger palates. “We’ll have many different kinds of food represented,” said Frey. “Our vendors are really good people and really contribute to the

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The second annual Westfield Safety Festival was held last Saturday at Village Park Plaza. 1. Jon Gillies of the Indiana Ice 2. One tent at the event allowed children to make their own ID cards 3. Caden Teetzell, 3, and Carmel Firefighter Chris Walker 4. Austin Jarrett, 6 Photos by Catherine Keen Photography

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Upcoming event will support teens in need By Kevin Kane Current in Westfield A Noblesville-based organization relies on help from the community to impact local youth and families, and an upcoming fundraiser will provide an easy way to get involved. Promising Futures of Central Indiana, formerly known as Hamilton Centers Youth Service Bureau, offers an array of programs and services designed to develop healthy relationships and create positive changes for youth and families. The private, not-for-profit agency has been helping local teens and families to overcome an assortment of different obstacles since 1973, but this would not have been possible without the donations and volunteer efforts of people in the community. “With recent cuts in state funding, we are more reliant now on donor support,” said Promising Futures Executive Director Stephanie Lyons. Promising Futures uses its resources to offer services such as anger management, safe place host homes, counseling and pregnant and parenting teen assistance. Through its various programs, Lyons said the organization directly impacts the lives of about 500 individuals per year. The number is not greater, she said, because the types of services provided require one-on-one

assistance for a longer duration of time. Some individuals, she said, stay at the organization’s facilities for up to 18 months. “We’re serving fewer girls but we’re making a bigger impact in their lives,” Lyons said. To help fund such services, Promising Futures hosts two major fundraising events per year, and its biggest is scheduled for the end of this month. The Shaken, Not Stirred Martini Party will focus on Promising Futures’ pregnant and parenting teen services, which helps teen with or expecting a child to graduate from high school, raise a healthy baby, develop their parenting skills and plan for their children’s futures. The martini party will offer community members an entertaining way to support Promising Futures and the local teens and families it assists. The event will be held Sept. 30 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. The event will include live and silent auctions, voting for the best martini and appetizer and much more. To learn more about the event, call Michele Whelchel at 773-6342. For a complete list of services provided by Promising Futures of Central Indiana or to learn more about getting involved with the organization through donations or volunteerism, visit www.promisingfutures.org.

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Noblesville-based Prevail, Inc. held its ninth annual Reds, Whites & Blues fundraising event Aug. 29, at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. All of the proceeds from the event went to benefit Prevail, which works to prevent crime and abuse in Hamilton and surrounding counties and helps to restore the lives of those affected. 1. Loretta Moore-Sutherland, executive director of Prevail, and Shirley Cecil, director of client services 2. Prevail Board Member Pat Manifold of FC Tucker and Prevail Director of Human Resources Michelle Moen 3. Monica and Darren Peck at the auction table 4. Ken Cox of Prevail watches artist Codey Holliday work on a painting. Holliday works with some of Prevail's clients 5. Pat Fox, CEO of Riverview Hospital, with Sheri Alexander of Gregory and Appel 6. (Left to right) Katie and John Barbee, Scott and Donna Lindenberg.

‘You Can Drive My Car’ anywhere that’s not Allisonville Road COMMENTARY By Ken Kingshill My family and I have attended many Symphony on the Prairie concerts at Conner Prairie over the years. Last week we went to hear The Magical Mystery Tour, a Beatles tribute band. Things got off on the wrong foot early. Living in Westfield, we always enter Conner Prairie from the north. On any other evening, we’re able to zip right in and park fairly close to the concert area. But, this particular night we were coming from the South. We turned onto Allisonville Road at 116th Street and immediately hit bumper to bumper, stop and barely go traffic. “There must be an accident,” my wife said. “No, it’s just normal traffic from the South going to the concert,” I answered. I had never really noticed that Allisonville Road narrows from two lanes each direction, down to one lane at 126th Street. Fortunately, while we waited in line, I had plenty of time to critique the Town of Fishers’ Thoroughfare Plan as we inched our way forward. As we crept closer to the entrance, it suddenly dawned on me that since we were coming from the South, we would be directed to a South parking lot. That would mean that when leaving, we would be forced to turn South on Allisonville Road. It wasn’t a pleasant thought given the current parking lot

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forming in the middle of the street. Sure enough, as we entered the property exactly one hour after first getting onto Allisonville Road at 116th, I rolled down my window and asked one of Fishers’ police if I could be diverted to a North lot. He shook his head and helpfully suggested that after the concert I simply turn around at the subdivision just to the south of the parking lot. Much to the appreciation of the residents, I’m sure. I’ve never seen so many cars at Conner Prairie. We parked in an overflow lot to the overflow lot. After schlepping our picnic gear for what seemed like ages, we arrived at the gate and saw people settled on the grass clear up to the fence. You couldn’t even see the amphitheater from there. We found a spot next to the playground where we could just get a glimpse of the stage through the trees. This was by far the biggest crowd I’d ever seen there, even on the Fourth of July. We left at intermission to beat the rush, a suggestion from the traffic cops. No room for improvisation here. City Councilor Ken Kingshill is a Westfield resident and Realtor. You may e-mail him at kkingshill@ westfield.in.gov.

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By Kevin Kane Current in Westfield The city of Westfield plans to turn 92 acres it owns in Noblesville Township into a public safety training center perhaps unlike any other in the state. Though the project is only in the planning stage currently, Westfield officials envision the property as a training ground to be used by police and fire departments from across Hamilton County, or even the state. If all goes according to plan, the center will provide better, more efficient training to the county’s police officers and firefighters and even generate revenue to offset the project’s costs. Westfield originally purchased the property near River Avenue for $1.2 million in 2009 for the purpose of digging ground wells, but Fire Chief Todd Burtron said the acreage available Burtron is also allowing a longdiscussed plan to begin taking shape. “This concept has been talked about for 20 years but it was missing one ingredient: dirt,” he said. “Now it has that.” The land’s natural features and the structures expected to be built on the property, will allow local police and fire departments to employ training techniques that space restrictions currently prohibit, at least locally. As of now, police officers and firefighters must travel around the state, or even across the country, to receive training in some tactics. If all goes as planned, the training center will allow the county’s public safety personnel to undergo more extensive training, more often. For example, the property has access to White River, which Burtron said will allow the Westfield Fire Department to better practice underwater rescues. The land’s rugged terrain and gravel pits will provide the necessary landscape to simulate other rescue situations, as well. Additionally, the abundance of open space in an industrialized area, Burtron said, makes the training center a suitable place for hazardous material training. This is something that currently cannot be practiced in the city. While the acreage alone will provide training opportunities that aren’t locally available now, other structures are planned for the property.

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more capabilities Simply having open space and a few prop buildings could allow local police and fire departments to practice certain tactics more often, such as hazardous material handling, water rescues, active-shooter situations and vehicle extractions, among others. Space restrictions and proximity to business and residential areas currently prevent many simulations and training exercises from being conducted in the city.

of Central Indiana, or even the state, and help cover the costs. With classrooms also planned for the site, Burtron said it’s possible private organizations could rent the site as well. Much of the training structures won’t be raised for some time, as the project is still in the planning stage. However, the first building – a classroom – could be built next year, with construction beginning as early as the spring, Burtron said. Westfield recently received approval from the Noblesville City Council to proceed with the proceed with the project, as Noblesville controls the zoning of the land. A design-build package is being created at this time, but this first building will be funded by two $100,000 grants awarded to Westfield and Fishers, respectively. Mayor Andy Cook said it’s still to soon to know what the training center’s final price tag will be, but he said he believes the project could be funded by federal grants. “The Feds love to see interjurisdictional cooperation,” he said. Cook added that, to his knowledge, no other centralized training centers for police and fire departments exist in the state. Even locally, though, Hamilton County doesn’t need a different training facility for each city and town, he said. “I think every government is striving to become as efficient as possible,” Cook said. “I think one of the opportunities that isn’t realized is having cities do things together. That’s kind of different.” Much is planned for the 92 acres the city of Westfield owns in Noblesville township near River Avenue, including a weapons range and other buildings and props occupying nearly half the total acreage.

About 45 acres will feature various buildings and props, including a training tower, firing range and classrooms. “We’re hurting for that area where we can train,” said Westfield Police Chief Joel Rush. “Right now, if we want to go to a range, we have to go all the way to Atlanta, Indiana.” If they’re not traveling, Rush said his officers are looking for time in local gyms to practice

even basic tactics. The training center, he said, will allow the WPD and other departments in the county to have better-trained officers while virtually eliminating the travel costs his department has now. While local officers and firefighters may eventually be staying home to train, Burtron said the plan is that, eventually, the training center will draw public safety departments from the rest

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What's next? Only the first phase of the project – a $200,000 building for training classes – is currently funded. Construction on that building could begin as early as next spring, according to Fire Chief Todd Burtron. However, Mayor Andy Cook said the timeline for the rest of the project will depend on how quickly the participating municipalities can secure funding.

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» Avoid cheap leaf blowers – Though leaf blower models sold for under $40 may be tempting, research shows that spending a little more buys a lot more performance. Also be wary of cordlesselectric blowers, which pack even less power than the wimpiest corded models. -Consumer Reports » Community Arts Night - Jumpstart your creativity every second Wednesday of the month from 6-8 p.m. at Community Art Nights at the Indianapolis Art Center. Activities are for ages 8 and up with an adult. Though the event is free, registration is required and can be done by either calling 255-2464 or registering online at www.IndplsArtCenter. org/Register. The next Arts Night is this Wednesday, when guests can create sugar skulls for the Center's Day of the Dead celebration next month. » CSO league meeting today – The Carmel Symphony Orchestra league’s first meeting will be held today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the John W, Hensel Government Building, 10701 N. College Avenue. Bring a sack lunch and a canned good to donate. All new members are welcome.

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Concert makes U.S. premiere in Carmel By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Westfield Jazz, gospel, and funk come together next week to create a contemporary African musical experience in the Carmel Repertory Theater’s production of "Zimbe". The September performance is the North American premiere of the concert by acclaimed composer Alexander L’Estrange and director of the show, Darren Herring, is highly anticipating the production. “‘Zimbe’ translated, means ‘sing them’, as in, ‘sing the songs’”, said Darren. “It’s a performance about community, and singing together the songs of Africa.” Unlike other typical musical productions, "Zimbe" is a concert that invites listeners to experience a life in Africa. Songs in the performance reflect different parts of the day, from sunrise to sunset, and life, from birth to mortality. There are lullabies, playground songs from children, sacred music and invitational songs. "Zimbe" the performance is meant to be collection of languages, tribes and communities throughout Africa which come together in unifying experiences for the audience. Alexander L’Estrange is arriving from London to help with preparations for the event, and will join the jazz band in the performances throughout the weekend. Director of the children’s choir, Anne Deckard and Regina White both said the kids are

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most excited to meet the composer, and have quickly picked up the music with unusual enthusiasm. While the music might be enough to inspire dancing and singing, the Carmel Repertory Theater hopes it also inspires viewers to get involved in their communities. "Zimbe" performances elsewhere have been an opportunity to give back, and Carmel’s production is no different. An opening gala on Sept. 9 at the Indiana Design Center will kick off the weekend performances and weekend of charity. The proceeds from the gala fundraiser will help raise money for a scholarship for the Arts and Design District Business Association of Carmel, and also support the Carmel Repertory Theater. “Because we receive public funding, the Carmel Repertory Theater stresses to its participants the need to always give back to the community,” said Darren. “This time we can give back in more than just a great performance and low ticket prices, but in very real service.”

Performances throughout the weekend also are dedicated to philanthropy. Half of each ticket price funds the charity selected by the performance site. Some sites have selected missions in Africa, the Clay Middle School drama club, and the Good Samaritan Network. Overall however, Darren hopes that the musical experience is the thing audiences most remember. “I hope people take away a real sense of world music. Our ears are very westernized and comfortable with certain things: certain rhythms and music. I hope people can open their ears and eyes to something different in world music, have a great time, and experience something of real quality.”

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Ingredients • 2 1/4 pound(s) baby back ribs • Salt and freshly ground pepper • Granulated garlic, for sprinkling • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling • 1 tablespoon(s) whole cloves • 1 12-ounce bottle of lager • 1 cup(s) ketchup • 1 cup(s) peach or apricot jam • 3 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, season the ribs with salt, pepper, and garlic. Drizzle with oil and scatter the cloves over the ribs and in the pan. Pour the beer over the ribs, cover with foil, and bake for 2 hours, until the meat is tender. 2. Strain the pan juices into a saucepan. Whisk in the ketchup, jam, and lemon juice and

boil over high heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 20 minutes. 3. Preheat the broiler. Set the ribs meaty side down on the baking sheet, brush with glaze, and broil 4 inches from the heat for 7 minutes. Turn the ribs and brush with half of the remaining glaze. Broil for 10 minutes, until starting to char. Brush with the remaining glaze and broil until browned, 10 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes and serve. -www.myrecipes.com

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What do you like to eat there? Their cheeseburgers are really good and on Thursdays they’re only a dollar. What do you like about Brother’s Bar? Everyone that works there is really nice. It’s a laid back environment. 10598 N College Ave Ste. # 400 Indianapolis, 46280 848-7364

Sausage-and-pepper heroes Ingredients • 2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing • 1 pound(s) red bell peppers, thinly sliced • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced • 2 clove(s) garlic, thinly sliced • 1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano, crumbled • 1/2 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper • Kosher salt • 6 chicken sausages, about 5 ounces each, preferably with roasted pepper or parsley and cheese • 3 long hero rolls, split lengthwise Directions 1. Heat a large cast-iron or nonstick griddle (you can also use 2 cast-iron or nonstick skillets). Add the oil, bell peppers, onion,

Where do you like to eat? I like to eat at Brother’s Bar in Broad Ripple. Mi Casita Café is owned by Rafael Quintero and has been open in Westfield for a month and half. Mi Casita Café serves traditional Columbian food. Mi Casita Café's food is nothing like Mexican food. "There are no burritos or quesadillas here," Quintero says. What Mi Casita Café does serve is traditional Columbian dishes such as the Bandeha Paisa (a beef dish with rice), plantains, chorizo, and corn bread. Mi Casity Café also serves a delicious sancocho, which is a soup with ham, potato, plantains and rice. Mi Casita Café's empanadas and yuccas are suggested for lunch. All dishes are made from scratch everyday for lunch and dinner. 108 E. Main St. Westfield, IN | Phone: (317)-875-2715 Hours: Monday- Thursday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper and season with salt. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are softened and just beginning to brown, 6 minutes. Push the vegetables to the back of the griddle, cover with an inverted heatproof bowl, and keep warm over low heat; stir occasionally as you cook the sausages. 2. Prick the sausages with a knife and cook over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until no trace of pink remains, 10 minutes. Add the sausages to the vegetables and keep warm. Brush the rolls with oil and toast on the griddle. Fill the rolls with the sausages and peppers, cut each one in half, and serve. -www.myrecipes.com

Directions: In a saucepan, cook the sugar and water until the sugar dissolves; transfer to a pitcher and refrigerate until cold. Stir in the Grand Marnier, Viognier, mango, peaches, and mint and serve over ice. -www.delish.com

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THEATRE Camelot

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre celebrates the 50th anniversary of Broadway’s classic “Camelot,” based on the T.H. White Arthurian fantasy novel “The Once and Future King,” through Oct. 10. “Camelot” tells the famous tale of King Arthur, his Queen Guenevere, Merlyn the magician, the gallant Lancelot and the Knights of the Round Table. Theater owner and artistic director Douglas E. Stark stars as the legendary King Arthur; Krista Severeid plays Queen Guenevere with her real-life husband, Tony Lawson, in the role of the gallant Lancelot. Tickets range from $35 to $58. Price includes a buffet, with a fruit and salad bar, unlimited coffee, tea and lemonade. For reservations and show times, call the box office at 317.872.9664 or visit www. beefandboards.com. The theater is located at 9301 N. Michigan Road on the northwest side of Indianapolis, about a 30-minute drive from downtown Noblesville.

Rounding Third

What happens when you take two coaches with opposing philosophies and stick them together running their sons' team? You've got a recipe for bad baseball - and great comedy! Actors Theatre of Indiana is presenting “Rounding Third” through Sept. 26 at the Carmel Community Playhouse in Clay Terrace. Performances run Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For more information about the show or to buy tickets, call 6697983 or visit www.actorstheatreofindiana.org.

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The Hamilton County Artists’ Association’s “Critters,” showcasing domestic and wild animals by more than 40 local artists, will be up through Oct. 29 at the Hamilton County Art Center & Birdie Gallery, 195 S. 5th St., Noblesville. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There will be an artists’ reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 3. It is free and open to the public. For more information call 317. 776.2278 or visit. www.hcaa-in.org.

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. Sept. 10 – Common Ground Sept. 11 – Greta Speaks Sept. 17 – Flying Toasters (8 p.m. outside) and Something Rather Naughty (10 p.m. inside)

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Hamilton County Parks and Recreation will present Movies in the Park the next two Fridays, Sept. 10 and 17, at Cool Creek Park. This Friday, the movie “Monsters vs. Aliens” will be shown at 9 p.m. “The Blind Side” will be the following week’s feature. Admission is free.

Jazz Squared

The following musical acts will be playing for free at Jazz Squared from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the Historic Square in Noblesville: Sept. 17 – Blue Dorian Jazz Combo For more information, call 317.776.0205.

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The following musical acts will be playing at Verizon Wireless Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville. Tickets are available at the venue box office, all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000 or www.LiveNation.com. Sept. 11 – X Fest featuring Buckcherry, Sublime, Drowning Pool, Papa Roach, Dirty Heads, and Haste The Day, 3:30 p.m., $67, $47.50, $28.50.

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The following performances and events will take place this week at Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street. For more information call 573-9746. Wednesday - Texas Holdem Poker Friday - Henry Lee Summer and Friends Saturday - The Late Show

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Managing multi-joint arthritis COMMENTARY By Dr. Pattanam Srinivasan, M.D. Multi-joint arthritis often affects adults. Unlike the common perception that joint pain is frequently associated with larger joints such as the hip, shoulder or the knees, but a number of smaller joints also can be a frequent cause of pain. It is important to understand how joints function to know how to manage arthritis pain and get an accurate diagnosis. Joints are areas in our body that provide movement for bones. Bones come together in a joint, which is cushioned with fluid and softer tissue to lubricate movement. Joints like any other mechanical structure wear out as time passes, if used frequently or incorrectly. High intensity gymnasts suffer joint pain much earlier in their life than non-participants. High impact sports affect the joints more so for those involved in lighter activity. Old joints can no longer take the activity and endurance that

they had decades ago as in a young person. The aged population has increased tremendously due to improved healthcare and preventive medicine. Our elderly want to stay physically active and sometimes take part in activities that may increase their arthritic pain levels. This extreme activity is not advised for the elderly. Such activity will frequently result in severe pain from many joints, some of which can never be replaced even with surgical treatments. For joints to be pain free and serve us for a long time, moderation is required. By resting between activities, our joints will be helped and remain pain free and serve us for a long time.

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There’s no such thing as free plastic surgery BODY BEAUTY By Barry Eppley It is one of those headlines that attract a lot of attention: Free and Plastic Surgery. One of the not infrequent requests that I get as a plastic surgeon is about this very issue. On my practice website and numerous blog sites, requests come in every week for some form of plastic surgery donation. Many of the requests go into great detail about why they want a certain procedure and they are often quite moving. While the idea of performing surgery for free seems fairly simple, it actually is not. This can best be explained by my response to a recent request for a free breast augmentation with a heart-felt plea for an improved perception of herself. “I have great empathy for the concerns you have about your breasts, and wish that providing you with a free procedure were an easy choice. Providing surgery for free may seem like a simple and straightforward thing to do, but there are many factors involved that make the concept of ‘donated’ surgery not exactly free. While any plastic surgeon can give away his time to perform the operation, a surgeon’s fee represents just a fraction of the total costs of surgery. The cost of the breast implants, use of the operating room, and the fee for the anesthesiologist expertise are other cost factors that must be accounted for and paid.”

One of the hidden costs of any donated surgery in this country is the potential medicallegal responsibility. Unfortunately, donating surgery does not waive any responsibility on the plastic surgeon for the outcome. Should any untoward events happen, such as a rare but possible complication, the surgeon is still liable and responsible. A revisional surgery after the initial procedure might be necessary should the result not be perfect. It is wonder then, how free makeover surgery contests happen, either done locally or even on TV? The answer is whoever is doing it most likely is not a board-certified plastic surgeon. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons strictly forbids providing any free surgery as a result of a contest, promotion, or any other method of inducement which encourages a patient to undergo surgery based on an economic incentive. Doing so is an ethical violation of its membership and could be grounds for dismissal from the Society. The legal and ethical issues surrounding donated plastic surgery, an invasive procedure, makes it not quite the same as giving away a more traditional retail product.

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Farther and faster by being smarter COMMENTARY By David Cain The alarm rings and I leap to my feet at the speed of sound. I’ve learned over the years that if I don’t act fast when I hear the alarm, there are four snoozes on the horizon. And, like winning an eating contest, speed is important in my morning game plan. My game plan always includes exercise, which is frequently foiled by the multiple snoozes. Therefore, my overarching strategy is to act so fast that, while in a complete daze, I get out of the bed and into a workout. Some mornings I’m actually running along the road and think, “How’d I get out here?” Even though I’m surprised to find I’m running along with the gate of a lumbering bear, I don’t ever go back. That means speed is critical to the plan. Lollygagging leads to inaction. About five months ago I downloaded an application on my phone that tracks my run stats using GPS. It allows me to time my run and compete with myself. It even calls out my time during the run. Imagine running along listening to your favorite song, thinking you are doing so well, only to be interrupted by the application telling you that you’re running slower than you think? It’s all too familiar for me. Like my job and life, I run the same path

each day. I trot along and compete with the voice in my headset. I established my best time back in June and since then I’ve been trying to beat that time. The GPS measurement is not an exact science, but today I finally put that time to rest. And, I had a real plan to make it happen. I always thought beating a time was only about speed. Up to now, I felt like I just needed to dig deeper and run harder. Today, however, I learned that I don’t have to work any harder. Today I learned that if I just took a longer stride I could go farther faster. It did make me a bit more tired after a while and I could see from my shadow that I looked less like a lumbering bear and more like a struggling person. So I started to think about my form as I took these longer strides. Better posture, better breathing, and better energy. Soon I was running at the speed of a puma. Had I been mistaken all along? Maybe it doesn’t matter how fast you run. Maybe how you use your strengths dictates your success more than working harder? David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com.

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MONEY MATTERS Do you and your friends and family help each other find jobs? I got a job because I was friends with someone in at a sales job. I had known him since college and worked there for 13 years. Chris Ferris Westfield

I always find people jobs. It works out most of the time. Tiffany Stoner Westfield

I had a family member help me out with a job. They made a phone call and after I got the job I worked there for 15 years. James Rutland Westfield

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GRAMMAR LESSON By Brandie Bohney Last week, I lamented the use of try and for try to. And I used Barry White’s song, “Baby, We Better Try and Get it Together”, as an example. Oh, Barry. Barry, Barry, Barry. As if one grammatical error in his song title weren’t enough, Barry went and threw in another just for good measure. That try-and mistake was pretty minor, and I’m sure he was thinking: “Gotta get something more significant in that title. Hmmmm…” Barry must not have been a big fan of proper verb usage. If he had been, he would have noticed his failure to use the auxiliary verb had as part of the verb construction. Barry, however, is not alone. And I’m not going to get on his case too much because this is a fairly common error, and one that is easy to make if you’re in a hurry, or simply not thinking too much about what you’re writing. Dropping the had from a had-better construction is a reasonably widespread mistake because of the way it sounds when you say it. The contracted version of had, as in I’d better go home now, is often barely audible. It’s easy to think the had doesn’t exist at all. But it does exist. And it’s an important part

of the construction. So it needs to be there. While I’m on the subject of had-better constructions, I’d like to give a little bit of background and explanation to the use of this particular verb formation. As you may expect, had-better constructions are most often used as a way to give advice or suggestions. Strangely, although the verb appears to be in past tense (had is the past tense of to have), the suggestion is always present or future tense in nature. The had-better construction is generally reserved for specific situations: We’d better finish studying for the calculus test. And it’s also for use in situations where not following the suggestion will result in something bad: We’d better get out of these shark-infested waters, or someone might lose a leg. For more general situations, should is a better verb since had better indicates a little more urgency or importance than should. And now that you know how and when to use it, you’d better use the had-batter construction correctly. It’s too late for Barry, but not for you. 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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PARENTING By Becky Kapsalis “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson How do we measure success in ourselves and our children? Have we won the respect of our children? Have we won the affection of our children and have our children won our affection? Do we appreciate the beauty in our children and do our children appreciate our beauty? Do we find the best in our children and are we the best we can be to them? If we can see these things in ourselves we, surely, will see them in our children and they will see these things in themselves. I agree with Emerson. We, often, get caught up in our material successes and forget about the qualities that got

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Monitoring a child's text messages TECHNOLOGY By Gary Hubbard First of all, if you wish to monitor your child’s text messages, then the first piece of advice I have is: be careful what you wish for! Text messages can easily be misconstrued by a third party, and once your child knows that their text messages are being monitored, they likely will simply resort to another method of communication. I’ve helped parents in the past install monitoring software on their home computers to track their child’s instant messaging conversations and many regretted doing it. There is the possibility of damaging your relationship depending upon the age of the child and how you go about incorporating these tools. But consider this a how to on the technology, not whether or not to monitor. There are plenty of reasons (i.e. cyber-bullying, etc.) that you may want to monitor everything that goes to and from your child’s cell phone. Most programs that allow you to monitor your child’s phone requires your child to have a pretty sophisticated phone with a higher level operating system, which most parents wouldn’t dream of giving their child because of the expense of the phone and data plans. Unless your child has a Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Android, iPhone or Symbian OS based phone, the software that’s available is of no use. Since there are so many variables involved, including the type of phone your child has and the network that the phone is on, you should start by checking with your cell service provider for options. Some providers have special phones and/or special services that allow parents some measure of control.

If your child does have one of the smartphones listed above or you are willing to get them one, there are a number of companies that sell software and annual services to allow you to monitor everything your child does with their phone. I have not reviewed any of them, so I can’t make any specific recommendations but a Google search “monitor cell phones” will get you started on the research. Make sure you thoroughly research any solution that you think you’d like to use by checking Twitter and discussion forums (use the same search phrase) to learn from those that are already using them. Gary Hubbard is the owner of Data Doctors Computer Services - www.datadoctors.com. Have a technology question? Send it to CurrentInCarmel@datadoctors.com

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Front portico renovation creates curb appeal REMODELING By Larry Greene INITIAL SITUATION: This home in the Claybridge subdivision in Carmel included the original portico with mature landscaping that had started to block the view of the front door from the street. The goal of the project was to increase curb appeal by removing trees/landscaping and building a new larger portico that would be in better proportion with the front elevation of the home. DESIGN PHASE: The word portico is an architectural term which refers to a covered porch roof that is supported by columns. The initial design schemes looked at new roof designs to replace the existing copper standing-seam roof. The decision was made to widen the footprint of the stoop and build an upper rail portico which is a flat roof with a decorative railing. The widened stoop allowed the decorative columns to be spread out more which gave a more prominent look from the curb. PROJECT SCHEDULE: The design phase included the creation of several proposed 3-D design schemes and the submission of drawings to the City for permits. The design phase lasted four weeks while the construction phase spread out over approximately eight weeks. FINAL PRODUCT: The existing porch roof, posts, steps, foundation, concrete slab and brick pavers were all removed and hauled away. A new foundation was poured and new brick was used to cover the vertical face of the front stoop. New stamped concrete made to look like bluestone was used for the steps, sur-

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Before face of the front stoop and the sidewalk connecting to the driveway. The new porch finishes include a stained, beaded ceiling, wrapped posts and wrapped beams and a new rubber membrane flat roof. Some of the final details include new cedar trim with dentil strip, crown and poplar moldings. The decorative posts were wrapped with fiber-cement material and cedar trim. Finally, the decorative metal handrail on the roof and around the stoop was custom designed and built to accent the colors of the home. Larry Greene is owner of Case Handyman & Remodeling. You may e-mail him at lgreene@caseremodeling.com or call 846-2600. Visit www.caseremodeling.com for more information.

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INTERIORS By Vicky Earley Bookshelves that flank a fireplace are too often the final resting place for photos of the unrecognizable familial masses lined up under duress. One can almost hear the discordant photographer pleading, “Someday you will thank me for taking this picture!” With the help of computer programs that remove the mystique from photo modification, there are countless ways to utilize family photos as art. Here are some simple things to try the next time you take the typical digital family photo: Crop the photo to go in close. Identify an element of a photo that is beyond just a smiling face. Sisters holding hands could provide the perfect source for a cropped photo close up. Two small hands, tightly interlocked convey the idea of protection of the younger, dimpled hand. The faces might be absent from the final product but the meaning and the emotion are far more visible than if the entire image were displayed. Elements such as chipped nail polish or smudges of dirt convey volumes about the personality of the subjects. Take the photo to black and white. Black and white photography refuses the noise and distraction inherent in color. It encourages emotion to spring from the subject. Contours and shadows become the star. Candid shots of elderly relatives in quiet moments almost allow the viewer to read the heart and mind of a life well lived. Less is more in framing. Frame photography in a manner that does not compete with the subject manner. Solid black frames with simple lines are frequently the best choice. Try the “squint test”: if you look at a framed photo and squint, it is properly

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New car decoration brings out the ‘sissy’, not sassy HUMOR By Mike Redmond Some years ago, when I was a young man trying to make his way in the exciting world of Big Time Professional Journalism, a man gave me some valuable advice: “Never say you’ve seen everything, because the second you do, something will come along to make a liar out of you.” I’m trying to remember who said it, and where. It could have been my father, which means we were probably in the Mongo Tavern enjoying the spécialité de maison, ham sandwiches and Pabst Blue Ribbon. Then again, it could have been when I was a reporter in Columbus, which means I probably got it from my editor Stu, at a different tavern. Anyway, it’s good advice, which I herewith plan to ignore, for now I believe I have seen everything: I have seen eyelashes for cars. They’re on the Internet, so you know they’re for real. I mean, who would go onto the Internet to lie about such a thing? What we’re talking about are rather large appliqués that go over the headlights of whatever you are driving, giving it what the mascara commercials call long beautiful lashes for any occasion. And, it should be added to the descriptions, that it turns any vehicle they are applied to into a sissy. I’m a little surprised it has taken so long for

something like this to hit the market. Car fronts have long resembled faces, and not just in the cartoons. I had a great-uncle who drove a Plymouth that looked exactly like Edward G. Robinson, if Edward G. Robinson had four eyes and chrome lips. I see carlashes as mostly a girl item. I base this on my experience with one particular girl who always gave her cars cutesy-poo names like Violet and Annabelle, who moved her decorations (graduation tassel, stuffed animals, chrome accelerator pedal shaped like a foot) from her old car to the new, and who tended to choose her automobiles based not on mileage or horsepower, but on how well the radio worked and if it had well-placed cup-holders. I’m sure there are lots of people who will follow the same path. I suppose we all see our vehicles as extensions of themselves (I can certainly make that argument for my truck) and some folks just want to gussy up a bit. I guess it’s okay, as long as they stay on the face end of the car. The time to start worrying will be when they begin putting makeup on their tailpipes. The cars’, I mean. Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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Men’s top turn-offs RELATIONSHIPS By Rachael Noble I think we would all agree that men and women are vastly different. Over the years I’ve realized I have so much to learn in my relationships. I recently asked a dude friend of mine to tell me what it is that we women do that turn men off most. Some of his answers made me think, some made me laugh and some made me well…frustrated. But ladies, if we put down our defenses and listen, perhaps we can learn how to improve ourselves! In random order, here are this guy’s top turn-offs: • It turns me off when a woman smokes. She can be the most beautiful lady in the world but seeing her smoke, especially in this day and age of a health conscious world, makes me want to walk away. • I don’t like it when you meet a woman who appears to be a clean, tidy person, and then you see inside of their car or home and it’s totally trashed. • A woman’s obsession with their pet is a deal breaker for sure. I once dated a girl who couldn’t go anywhere without her dog. To make matters worse, her dog was horribly behaved. It went to the bathroom all over my house. Gross.

• I prefer when a woman is intelligent and can make conversation (being pretty isn’t everything). I once went on a date with a woman who hardly said a word during our date and when she did, she only talked about herself, never once asking me questions about me. It was like talking to a fence post. • It’s a turn-off when some women are name droppers as if they’re bragging that “I know so-and-so and they make ‘x’ amount of dollars” and so on. If all you care about is who you know, then maybe you should take a look at your self-esteem. • Tell me this. Why can’t some girls get deodorant that’s clear? I hate that white residue all over a woman’s underarms when she raises her arms up! • My number one turn-off is a woman who is always asking if they look fat. I can’t win in this situation! In many cases they’ve already decided they look fat so nothing I say is going to change what they think.

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Jerry Falwell’s church in Virginia and the Creation Museum in Ohio. He spent one entire year trying to live by the Bible as literally as possible and drew some amazing conclusions about community, faith and life. As I read, I truly believed he would come to the conclusion that God is the maker of heaven and earth. But he didn’t. That year may seem like a waste of time, but Isaiah 55:11 says, “…so is the word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” In God’s economy, that year wasn’t a waste of time at all. Through it, He revealed beauty, truth and love to someone who was willing to do things no longer required to live close to God. I hope I get to read the rest of Jacob’s story some day, the one with a much different ending. Janna Lynas is a stay-at-home mom living in Noblesville with her minister husband Derek and three children. You may contact her at faith@ currentnoblesville.com.

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The next Women's Bible Class at Carmel Lutheran Church, 4850 E. Main St., will be held this Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. in room 101A of the church. These classes normally occur every Thursday evening. For more information, visit www.carmellutheran.org.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel will soon be offering additional evening masses. Beginning Sept. 13, OLMC will have 6:15 p.m. masses on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The current Tuesday evening masses will move from 6:30 to 6:15, and the Spanish mass will move to Sundays at 7 p.m. beginning Sept. 12.

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The importance of patience SPIRITUALITY By Bob Walters “The passion of our Lord is a lesson in patience.” St. Augustine wrote those words in the fifth century, echoing the even-earlier Christian writer Tertullian of Carthage from approximately A.D. 200. It is God’s nature to be patient and impatience is the primal sin of Satan, was Tertullian’s message. In religious and philosophical writings, there is no shortage of lists of virtues, those earthly/ divine constructs we pursue to try to find, know and share God. We have the Four Cardinal Virtues from antiquity – prudence, justice, courage and temperance. We have the Gospel’s three theological virtues – faith, hope and charity. We have the fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:16 - “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Better not leave off mercy, forgiveness, humility, modesty, wisdom, religious devotion and fear of the Lord. It’s easy to come up with a long list of virtuous human aspirations, but patience is a specific attribute of Jesus Christ that teaches us much about God’s love for mankind. Patience, you see, wasn’t considered much of a virtue by the ancients. To the Greeks and Romans “perseverance in adversity” was admired, not Godly patience. What the King James Ver-

sion describes as God being “long suffering” (slow to anger) while “forgiving iniquity and transgression” (Numbers 14:18) was to be the novel lesson of Christ on the Cross. Patience. When you are patient, you are being Crucified with Christ. Tertullian taught that patience is not merely endurance or fortitude, but hope in the Resurrection. Patience is a sign of longing for the good things to come: things that are promised in heaven. History tells us Tertullian was not an especially patient man, yet “On Patience” was among his master works. He wrote: “When God’s Spirit descends, patience is always at his side.” Patience, Tertullian redefined, is what it means to be “like God.” This discussion of Christian patience, plus rich, accessible information on many other doctrinal basics, is included in church historian Robert Louis Wilken’s 2005 book, “The Spirit of Early Christian Thought.” It landed in my mailbox last year as a gift for renewing my subscription to First Things magazine. It’s a good thing Wilken’s study is so thoughtful, else I might not have had the patience to get through the classics. Bob Walters (www.believerbob. blogspot.com, email rlwcom@aol. com) needs to read everything about patience he can get his hands on.

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