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Our position is that shortcomings in a politi-cian’s personal life are appropriate for public disclo-sure. We are aware of a candidate’s position on a few broad issues that get a lot of debate, but there will be thousands of other votes that one will use their discretion based in part on an individual value system. How they conducts theirprivate life helps to reveal whether they are the right person to represent our interests.

With respect to infidelity, if a politician is willing to betray the trust of his wife, wouldn’t he be willing to betray the trust of his nameless/faceless constituents? If he would hurt his family in order to satisfy his personal desires, would he consider what is right for the voters if that conflicted with any of his personal goals?

Representative Weiner is the latest politico to be exposed as a philanderer, and if he had immediately admitted to the facts (or argued that they were irrelevant), then it would have been up to the voters in NYC to decide if they wanted to re-elect him. But he publicly lied when confronted with the al-legations, and for that reason above all others, he was right to be forced from office.

Prevarication Be safeIt is our position that with the impending July

4 festivities, we must remember the paramount importance of safety. Independence Day is a holiday in which both the consumption of adult beverages and lighting of fireworks have become staples of many people’s celebration. Yet both of these (especially put together) should be taken very seriously.

We are in no way discouraging anyone from partaking in safe festivities. But, isn’t special precaution in order to ensure everyone’s safety? Simple steps include not picking up a dud firework, managing spent sparklers and keeping an abundant supply of water handy, and will help to ensure a fun but safe night. Read the manufacturer’s instructions. Follow local ordi-nances and fire codes. Respect the privacy of neighboring property. Drink responsibly. Using good judgment seems simple enough.

It is importantto become familiar with state laws.Both rules and safety tips can be found at the National Council on Firework Safety’s website www.fireworksafety.com. Whether lighting sparklers or mortars, we want everyone to have a relaxing and safe recognition of our country’s founding.

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.Section 11. Tenure of Justices of Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals. felony under the laws of Indiana or the United States, or of any other crime that involves moral turpitude under that law. If his conviction is reversed, suspension terminates and he shall be paid his salary for the period of suspension. If he is suspended and his conviction becomes final the Supreme Court shall remove him from office.

On recommendation of the commission on judicial qualifica-tions the Supreme Court may (1) retire such justice or judge

for disability that seriously interferes with the performance of his duties and is or is likely to become permanent, and (2) censure or remove such justice or judge, for action occurring not more than six years prior to the commencement of his current term, when such action constitutes willful misconduct in office, willful and persistent failure to perform his duties, habitual intemperance, or conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice that brings the judicial office into disrepute.

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We’re thrilled by last week’s 6-1 vote by the city council that paves the way for the development over 15 years of The Bridges on 62 acres at West 116th Street and Spring Mill Road, formerly knows as “the Pittman Farm.” Wisely, it will feature a mix of retail, office and residential opportunities, to speak nothing of economic development and the potential of increased home values. The art-ist’s renderings we’ve seen are stunning. We may see a Whole Foods as an anchor, which would obviate the need for longer drives for groceries for those living in the area. There would be several amenities for residents. We can’t wait for ground to be broken. Let the progress continue!

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napolis Star were shown the door last week in a significant layoff action, yet another dark day for the daily newspaper industry. Based on what we hear from some of those let go, this signifies a retrenching of the news operation and a redirection to targeting boomers in the area below 38th Street for the most part. Suburban coverage has been gutted. (It’s supposed to resurface in the fall, but from what we hear it will be dramatically different.) You can count on us to be there

for you, as always has been the case since we launched, and we urge you to pummel managing editor Ellen Kizik’s inbox ([email protected]) early and often. Even if you might believe your news release or story idea isn’t earth-shattering, Ellen still wants to see it, trust us. Anything she can do to make you and your fellow readers healthier, wealthier and wiser … well, that’s her mis-sion. Send it all. Again: early and often. And if you have an inkling you’d like to reach every household in Carmel (and beyond) for pennies on the dollar (compared to the daily model) with your advertising message, Den-nis O’Malia is at your service. Ship him a note at [email protected].

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“We sometimes encounter people, even per-fect strangers, who begin to interest us at first sight somehow, suddenly, all at once before a word has been spoken.” - Fydor Dostoevsky

I definitely consider myself a people person. Now, many people claim to exhibit this attri-bute, but they do not live up to it. I do. I love getting out there to meet new and interesting people. I have never been shy and I am grateful for opportunities to interact with many different personality types.

I’m most fascinated by the diversity in all of us. Although there may be stereotypes, all hu-man beings are unique. I live by that motto and I apply it to every encounter. Meeting introduc-tions with shyness isn’t an option for me.

I was born and raised in Odessa, Ukraine. I moved to the states when I was 5 years old. My first five years in the U.S. were spent in Salt Lake City, Utah. The move helped open my eyes to new religions and gave me the chance to ex-plore West Coast culture.

Although the bulk of my life has been en-joyed on the north east side of Indianapolis, I don’t miss an opportunity to venture out of the state and learn about my fellow Americans and their different cultures.

Travel has been an integral part of my life. Al-though most of my travels have been in Western

Europe or Israel, I have enjoyed learning from all of my neighbors. I am fascinated by what people in other cultures think and how they perceive the world. Instead of seeing everything in two dimensions, I always strive for the three-dimensional version. A more dynamic picture spices up my life, one meeting at a time.

On Fourth of July weekend, I will be strik-ing up conversations left and right to meet people and I’ll listen to what they have to say. Impromptu “meet and greets” aren’t enough; there must be a genuine effort to stop and smell the roses.

“When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else. Most people in the city rush around so, they have no time to look at a flower. I want them to see it whether they want to or not.” - Georgia O’Keeffe

Don’t be deceived just because something, or in this case, someone doesn’t necessary fit your status quo. Be open-minded and the possibilities are endless.

Ready to meet the community

Ellen Kizik is the managing editor of Current in Carmel and Current in Westfield. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected].

COMMEntaRYBy terry anker

With the arrival of summer, it is time to break out the white bucks and seersucker. A reference to the warm weather and a time when folks paid attention to things like natty dress, polished shoes, combed hair and a strait necktie. Isn’t thoughtful attire as much about respect for the folks with whom one interacts as it is a statement about the self-respect of the person thus sartorially aligned? But today is a little different. Gurus of the new economy prove their power not by good tailoring but instead by showing that rules don’t apply to them. In many examples of the civic space, one is more likely to see flip flops than Brooks Brothers. But in loosening-up have we lost something? Is it okay that old school is outdated?

Even as I ruminate on this dilemma, I at-tend a Chamber of Commerce breakfast hosted by one of our fine local communities. It was nothing if not traditional; yet it felt refreshingly relevant. Members wore nametags, talked about

their respective interests and politely exchanged thoughts about how to improve the community of which they were all active participants. The start time would have been difficult for some of the vampiric set up all night “socially” network-

ing with folks they don’t know in places they will never go. Contrasted this group, the Chamber’s breakfast crowd reminded me of de Tocqueville’s 1835 treatise on the American democratic experiment. Our unique form of civil engagement

and interaction is one of the principal keys to our success as a people and as a nation. Hap-pily, regular folks are working each and every day – quietly and earnestly – to our mutual benefit. We owe a debt to those who make civic involvement a priority in their lives. It is good for us all.

Going old school

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at [email protected].

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COMMEntaRYBy Danielle Wilson

Do you ever have a day when every little thing bothers you? I had one just yesterday that culminated in a small breakdown in which I went to my room and cried myself to sleep. As expected, I feel 100 percent better this morning and thought I’d share with you the 10 things that irritate me the most.

1. Idiot Drivers: Cars have turn signals for a reason, people. They’re to “signal” you are about to “turn.” It does me no good after you’ve already slowed from 60 to three and I’m moments from rear-ending you!

2. Textbook Rental Fees: What the hell is going on with public schools? We have one of the best programs in the country, yet we can’t afford to provide textbooks for our students? My “rental” fee for four kids in school this August will come close to $600!

3. People Who Don’t RSVP: I understand few people around here speak French, but you can’t tell me they don’t know that RSVP stands for “let the host know if you’re coming, for cripe’s sake!” It’s rude, it’s inconsiderate, and it’s extremely stress-ful to someone planning a party when people fail to respond. So, just do it.

4. Automatic Hand-Dryers: They take for-ever, they’re loud, and in the end I always have to dry my hands on my jeans anyway. What’s the point? Put back the paper tow-els or just let people know they’re on their own. Everyone’s happy, no one gets hurt.

5. Pepsi-Only Restaurants: A perfect lunch at Panera was ruined the other day when I realized they did not offer my beloved Diet Coke. Pepsi-only Restaurants (and a certain north side movie theater- you know who you are) should be condemned. Period.

6. Chatty Cathy’s: It’s safe to say with kids galore that I have a fairly busy schedule during the day. If I do manage to unearth the phone from the pillow fort in the base-ment, I’ll have maybe four seconds to talk, so you’d better be brief. If you want to chat for the sake of chatting, call someone else. I ain’t got the time, sista!

7. Being Late: I hate being late to anything, from barbecues to soccer practice, and I really hate it when people are late to events I’m hosting. If a party starts at 7:00 p.m., then that’s when it starts. If I’d wanted you here at 7:23, then I’d have put that on the freakin’ invitation, right next to the RSVP information!

8. People without E-mail: It’s now 2011!

For people to not have and/or utilize e-mail is a travesty to modern times. I have one friend that flat-out refuses to e-mail, and it drives me nuts. I’m expected to ac-tually call her … on a telephone … during normal waking hours. The audacity!

9. PMS: Maybe because I’m approaching forty or perhaps because I’m battling kids and work and a husband, but PMS seems worse than ever. My moods are equal to a bi-polar crack addict and I can’t seem to find an ounce of patience in my normally quite full stash. It only lasts for a couple of days, but God help anyone who crosses me during that time.

10. Buying School Supplies: If two fifth-grad-ers each need 20 sharpened #2 pencils and a second-grader needs 50, but Office Max only sells packages of 36 or 72, how long before Soccer Mom offs herself with four dry erase markers, six sets of watercolor paints, and three pairs of safety scissors?

Let me know what bugs you! Peace out!

Ten things that irritate me

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at [email protected].

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» Calling all truck buffs – Hamilton Town Center will host Touch-A-Truck July 16 from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. Touch-A-Truck is designed to provide a fun learning oppor-tunity for the whole family. Attendees will have the chance to sit behind the steering wheel of a fire engine, climb aboard a bus and see a recycling truck up close. Ham-ilton Town Center also is hoping to have farm equipment, additional emergency re-sponse vehicles and much more on-site for a well-rounded experience for the families in attendance. Those interested in show-casing a vehicle should contact Tiffany Cring at 214-6958. All types of vehicles are welcome and encouraged to exhibit.

» Book signing – Local author Cadan Henry will be holding a book signing on Saturday, July 16, at Mudsock Books, 11850 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, between 1-3 p.m. Henry is the author of two novels, includ-ing Cigarettes Around the Room.

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We are in a Spark Button slump. We are just one Spark Button short of striking the match for Carmelfest’s fireworks.

I hate to break the news, but we are a mea-sly $3 short of lighting up the sky at B105.7’s Carmelfest Fireworks launched by Firestone this year. But, you can save the grand finale.

We desperately need you to buy the final Spark Button to save our show. You can buy the last-needed Spark Button at shops in the Carmel Arts & Design District, Carmel Farmer’s Market and Wednesday Gaze-bo Concerts. Or, call me at 317-696-0162 and I will encourage you to part with your $3.

After you are a proud Spark Button owner, join our team. We are still a few volunteers short for the “Greatest Festival in Indiana.” The Ro-tary Club of Carmel is asking you, your friends, family and even acquaintances to help fill over

40 unfilled positions. Two hundred men and women will build

and operate the 2011 edition of Carmelfest. 99 percent of the people who sign up for a two-

hour shift are residents of Carmel. Many volunteers are returning for a repeat performance from years past. Some even make volunteering at the event a family tradition for the good of our local patri-otic celebration.

This year, parents, grandparents, students, church groups, Scout

troops and local business employees are helping put the show on this year.

To sign up, even at the last minute, just click on www.Carmelfest.net.

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Jeff Worrell is a local businessman. He recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at [email protected]

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have a significant financial impact on the city of Carmel.

Earlier this month, Mayor Jim Brainard joined officials from St.Vincent Health and The Barrington of Carmel, a new senior liv-ing community, to announce a one-of-a-kind partnership.

The Barrington of Carmel, a life care com-munity expected to open in 2013, will be the only senior living community to provide resi-dents with quality healthcare at set, monthly payments, provided by St.Vincent Health clinicians. St.Vincent is home to the Center for Healthy Aging, which focuses on helping Indi-ana residents age well.

This 18-acre, 320,000 square-foot com-munity is currently being developed at east 116th Street on Guilford Road, and will include 134 independent living, 56 assisted living, 26 dedicated memory support and 48 skilled nurs-ing care residences.

“The development of The Barrington in Hamilton County will substantially benefit the economy, creating job opportunities and increasing economic spending,” Brainard said in a release.

As many as 200 skilled craftsmen and trades-people, will be employed during the construc-tion of this community. Upon completion, approximately 140 full-time employees, with a projected annual payroll and benefits exceed-ing $6 million, will be hired. These positions include industry-related professionals in areas of hospitality, healthcare, administration, food service and maintenance.

In addition, the Barrington of Carmel, when in operation, will purchase approximately $2 million of goods and services annually from lo-cal businesses. To-date, The Barrington of Car-mel has already invested in excess of $10 million in preparation for construction.

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Health share many important philosophies and approaches when it comes to serving Indiana residents,” said Raymond Goodman, CEO and board chairman of Mayflower Com-munities Inc., the nonprofit developer of the senior living community. “Both organizations are jointly committed to providing educational tools, informational resources and top-quality healthcare services to Carmel-area residents.”

By Ellen KizikCurrent in Carmel

“The great difference be-tween voyages rests not with the ships, but with the people you meet on them.” - Amelia E. Barr

There are many travel guides out there, but very few incorporate a personal touch.

After visiting 174 countries on all seven continents, Frank and Katrina Basile say they’ve acquired plenty of insights

into the world. They’ve decided to compile those insights, and tales of their travels, in a new book: “Traveling with Frank and Katrina.”

The book finds its roots in the numerous travel columns Basile wrote for the Indianapo-lis Business Journal. Harkening back to those days, he found a publisher for the book in the Indianapolis Business Journal Book Publishing Company.

After their extensive travels, the Basiles said it’s difficult to

pick out their favorite locations. But they both agree that Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, Nepal/Tibet/Bhutan, Iran, and Mexico would top the list. Whether it’s the natural beauty of the destination or the culture, each country, no mat-ter how large or small, has something to offer its visitors, the Basiles said. They added that, despite traveling to exotic locations, the United States still remains a wonderous adventure as well.

“Traveling with Frank and Katrina” can be purchased online at http://www.IBJ.com/books, with all proceeds going to the Wishard Hospital Capital Campaign.

In addition to the online option, books can be purchased at the following locations: Basile Gift Shop in the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Basile Studio Gift Shop at the Indianapolis Art Center in Broad Ripple, Basile History Market at the Indiana History Center in downtown Indianapolis and the book shop at All Souls Unitarian Church on the north side of Indianapolis

All proceeds from retail sales of the book go to the non-profit organization selling it.

On Sunday July 24, Frank Basile will be giv-ing a speech on travel at the Sunday Service at All Souls Unitarian Church. All proceeds from this event will go to a fund for former Minister Bruce Clear, who recently suffered a stroke. The Basiles are also being honored for their contri-bution to the Carmel arts community with the Thursday dedication of the Basile Café at the Center for the Performing Arts, opening to the public on Friday.

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I know what you are thinking: What is the deal with all of the dead trees this spring?

Now that the trees have pro-duced leaves, it has become pretty obvious that the dreaded emerald ash borer we have been hearing about for five years has started to take a major toll in Carmel. For those who have not heard the emerald ash borer (EAB) story, here’s a short recap: This bug is actually an exotic beetle that was first detected near Detroit in 2002. It is believed that the pest arrived in packing material from ships or airplanes with freight originating in Asia. The adult beetles eat leaves; but it is the larvae that cause the big problem by tunneling under the tree bark, essentially cut-ting of the ash tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients.

Emerald ash borers were found in Indiana in 2004, and have slowly made their way into Canada and 14 other states. The insect is respon-sible for the death of millions of ash trees, costing homeowners, municipalities and states a great deal of money and heartache. Ash trees are not only native to a large part of our country, but are one of the faster growing hardwood trees, making them a favorite among landscape architects and city foresters. Plus, ash trees have played a big part in the Great American Pastime -- baseball. If you’ve every played, you have likely swung a bat

made from the wood of an ash tree.So now what do we do? Unless

you are willing to chemically treat your ash tree for the foreseeable future, the undeniable truth is that this insect is here to stay and we

are in for huge environmental losses. We are left with the task of replacing that huge loss of tree canopy. As they say, there is no time like the present. Start planting new trees in the land-scape. There are many wonderful native species you can replace ash trees with, such as oaks, bald cypress, tulip poplar and sweetgum. Non-native species are sterile in the environment, and some have even become invasive, displacing our native plants and trees and the birds and ani-mals that depend on them. Native trees support native species. It makes perfect sense doesn’t it? So while we are mourning the loss of our ash trees, we need to get to work on planting a new source of shade and beauty for our fair city.

For more information, visit the Carmel Ur-ban Forestry website at ww.carmelurbanforestry.com to locate a more complete list of recom-mended tree species, more info on emerald ash borers, and how to properly plant, water, mulch so that we can continue to grow and diversify our urban forest in Carmel.

Ashley Mulis is a member of the Carmel Urban Forestry Committee and the Executive Director of the Indiana Urban Forest Council.

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Organizers say the Hamilton County Family Justice Center will bring an overdue service to domestic violence victims

By Kevin KaneCurrent in Carmel

A meeting in Noblesville’s City Hall last Monday started with the playing of a 20-year-old 911 call.

The caller, a little girl named Lisa, screamed into the phone in fear as she watched her stepfather, drunk at the time, beating her mother and siblings. She pleaded for help to the woman on the other line before her voice disappeared from the call altogether.

Lisa, now 24, still struggles with the abuse she experienced on that night and others, and a former San Diego city attorney who worked her case, Casey Gwinn, says the aftereffects she deals with now largely could have been avoided with proper care and services.

And that’s why he was in Hamilton County last week.Gwinn first came up with the idea for a family justice center in

1989. His idea was to use the “one-stop-shop” approach for the treatment of domestic violence victims, as he believed it would be easier for them to get the care and services they need if all could be available at one location. After years of planning, the first Family Justice Center was launched in San Diego in 2002. Since that time, Gwinn has spread the word of the concept and impact of these centers and helped launch new facilities in other states and countries. Today, there are 81 similar centers operating around the world and many more in development – including one in Hamilton County.

The Hamilton County Family Justice Center has officially been in the works since early 2009, and the meeting in Noblesville was to update leaders of local organizations of its progress. The center would serve as a singular facility where victims of domestic violence could get all of the assistance they need. Many different entities – including law enforcement agencies, child advocacy centers, Prevail and several others – would separately bring their efforts under this one roof when necessary.

“It’s not really very expensive,” Gwinn said. “It’s a place. Every-one’s doing the work already. This just brings them all together.”

Such centers have proved successful in providing thorough care and attention to a greater number of domestic violence victims and increasing the rate of prosecution of their offenders. Organiz-ers say the project has a great deal of support within the county, but a few roadblocks must be cleared before the HCFJC can open its doors.

Finding a home for this center is one of them.HCFJC Director Beth Gehlhausen said the center should enter

Phase I of its long-term plan later this year. This step includes moving into a donated space in the Community Health Network building at 146th Street and Cumberland Road and operating the HCFJC one day per week. Gehlhausen said a permanent home might be a few years down the road. She said Noblesville, being the county seat, is the optimal choice, but the pickings are

According to the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office, in 2009 41 percent of all A misdemeanor battery charges, 26 percent of all D felony domestic battery cases, 75 percent of all B felony rape cases and 33 percent of all C felony child molestation cases in the county were dismissed. “That’s why we’re here,” said Luckie Carey of the Carmel Police Dept. at last week’s meeting. By conducting a number of services under one roof at the Hamilton County Family Justice Center, abuse victims would receive better care and provide more accurate information to investigators through fewer interviews, theoretically resulting in far fewer cases being dismissed. Without centralized services, abuse victims new have to tell their stories up to 25 or 30 times. The HCFJC should reduce that figure to one. For more information, visit www.familyjusticecenter.org.

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slim across the entire county.“The difference between us and other counties is that we’re still

a new community,” she said. “There aren’t a lot of government buildings sitting around.”

In addition to a building, the HCFJC also needs monetary donations to help get the center off the ground. But Gwinn was optimistic, citing numerous recent examples of fundraising suc-cesses from other Family Justice Centers that found donors to be much more willing to help when several entities come together for a single cause.

But while finding a home and raising funds may be the two biggest and most time consuming challenges, Gehlhausen said there are two that must be addressed immediately.

The center’s governance structure still is undecided, and com-mittees soon will meet to discuss whether the HCFJC will be a government-run facility or a nonprofit. At the very least, Gehl-hausen said, a 501(c)(3) will be created to be the center’s fund-raising arm.

The individuals present at last week’s progress report meeting are also now working to promote the center, continuing to get more entities onboard and generating a greater “buy-in” through-out the county, Gehlhausen said.

All involved in the process, from Gwinn to the local leaders, are excited about the impact the center can have on Hamilton County, but work still must be done before the dream can be-come a reality.

“You’re at a critical juncture,” Gwinn said to the meeting’s at-tendees, adding that the Hamilton County group has presented the best vision statement he’s seen of all Family Justice Centers he’s seen since the original. “We look forward to that vision be-coming a reality.”

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By Ellen KizikCurrent in Carmel

After much debate with strong feelings from both sides, Carmel City Council passed a new ordinance last week, clearing the way for The Bridges.

An ordinance that will allow construction of The Bridges Development passed by a 6-1 vote.

The Bridges will be at the southeast corner of 116th street and Spring Mill Road.

Councilman Ron Carter said he voted against a multi-use development. He said the proposal was the least detailed he’s seen in his 15 years.

Council members who sponsored the or-dinance said the development will stimulate economic development. The ordinance has provoked mixed feelings about the proposal; however, real estate developer and partner in Pittman Partners, Steve Pittman, said it’s what Carmel needs.

“They ultimately made a good decision in releasing this area from the bondage of a no-growth attitude that prevailed in this area for far too long,” said Pittman. “Our journey has

only started, as we begin to work hard to pro-vide a product that will satisfy the needs and demands of the marketplace.”

The PUD ordinance will set parameters for the development, the ordinance will allow residents and developers to guide the develop-ment’s drawing. Council members said there will be many opportunities for the neighbors in the community to work with the developer on this project along the way.

Councilman Rick Sharp described the spe-cifics of the incorporation of the conditions of PUD.

“The developer will make a contribution for offsite road improvements in the amount of $10,000 per acre, regardless of the parcel size,” Sharp said.

A concession for neighbors answers resi-dents’ desires for a higher berm along sections of Spring Mill Road and 111th Street. There is an agreement to install a 6-foot-high mound as opposed to the previously proposed 3-foot berm.

For more information, please visit the City Council’s website: http://www.ci.carmel.in.us/government/council/index.html

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COMMEntaRYBy Mel Ramaswamy, Ph. D.

It is hard to resist the picnics, the fireworks, the holiday sales and the holiday mood. But it is easy to forget the meaning of Independence Day celebration.

Most independent countries have some sort of celebration. However, none of them parallel the spirit and excitement of the American land-mark. Even the reckoning of the day is unique. My native India’s independence is celebrated on August 15th, not the Fifteenth of August. Per-haps, America’s forefathers wanted to emphasize the exact date the country earned freedom and an entirely new future.

In the American view, freedom and democ-racy are synonymous. Freedom in a restricted sense is applied to speech, worship, political views, and pursuit of one’s trade.

Freedom entails civilized constraints—more or less self-imposed. Even communist countries and dictatorships claim they are free. Further, people under these regimes seem reconciled to that situation. Perhaps, they don’t have a choice. Or they have not tasted the subtle sweetness of self-destiny. The fact that quite a few poor countries have some sort of democratic govern-ment is proof of the premium value they place on freedom.

The real danger to democracy comes from taking things for granted. Liberty is not the

same as license. Some American highways can easily stand speeds up to 100 miles per hour, but we have speed limits—a control to assure safety to all users. We have to recognize that freedom comes with strings attached. It would be a denial of freedom to say you cannot use the highway.

The Statue of Liberty should be a constant re-minder that eternal vigilance is the price of lib-erty. Frequent disturbing events in the non-free countries should be an eye-opener and provide an impetus for introspection and reinforcement of the democratic principles.

It is not emphasized enough that only a free country like the United States is not afraid to admit so many immigrants and refugees. In fact, America welcomes them. Once the pillars of justice, equality and freedom bind them to their adopted land. Nobody wants to go back.

It is true America has its share of problems—domestic and foreign. The guarantee of a free life and a live and let live philosophy is what has kept this country going and growing. It is the championing of democracy and a staunch com-mitment to its preservation that has given the United States world’s leadership role.

Ramaswamy is the author of An Immigrant Celebrates America: Reflections on America through the fresh eye of an Immigrant (University of Indianapolis Press 2007) and lives in Carmel).

Beyond the Fourth of July


gRaMMaR lESSOnBy Brandie Bohney

By now, if you’re part of the Facebook-using world, I’m sure you’ve heard that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will now be using Facebook entries and photographs as part of its background check for employment.

I’m not here to condone or condemn the FTC for this decision. I’m sure employers have been checking Facebook for unsavory stuff on potential and current employees for quite some time. And besides, this is a grammar column, not a commen-tary on social networking or best hiring practices.

What I will say in light of this not-necessarily-new trend is this: Don’t be a moron on Facebook.

You should be reading what you’re writing. In addition to content, check for basic spelling and punctuation.

Before the general populace dives down my throat with a diatribe about the informality of social media sites, let me add this: understandable typos here and there are not a big deal. I’m not suggesting that you send every status update and response to a professional editor before you post them. I’m merely suggesting a quick read-through to be sure that what you’re saying is what you mean to say, and that it’s relatively free of errors.

And avoid abbreviations that may make you seem uneducated or lazy. For example, this is an actual response to a friend’s status update yesterday: “Ur a strong person you can do it.. N just no that ur dads watchin over u...”

Beyond considering my horror at reading something like that, imagine if a potential employer would read that during a Facebook check prior to hiring. There are certainly some professions where butchered grammar could be overlooked, but many employers I know would immediately dismiss considering someone for writing like that.

Perhaps I shouldn’t have to say this, but al-ways keep in mind that what you put on the internet should be something you are comfort-able with staying on the internet forever. The FTC is going to allow its background-checking company to search Facebook profiles as far back as seven years. For those of you in high school and college, this means that what you put on Facebook today could, potentially, be viewed by a prospective employer after you graduate from college, perhaps even after you’ve been in the workforce for several years.

Don’t let a moment of stupidity on the inter-net ruin your chances at a dream job. Oh, and tighten your Facebook privacy settings.

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Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammar-related question, please email her at [email protected].

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» Leaders wanted – Applications for the 2012 class of the Hamilton County Lead-ership Academy are due by June 30. The program is available to county residents or those with business or civic activities within the community. The tuition fee of $1,500 may be paid by an employer/spon-sor, individual or not-for-profit organiza-tion. If you know someone who is inter-ested in applying, the application can be accessed online at www.hcla.net, or by contacting Jill Doyle at 379-1879.

» Art camp – The Hamilton County Artists’ Association’s Children’s Art Camp will be held June 28 through July 1, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Hamilton County Art Center and Birdie Gallery, 195 S. Fifth St., Noblesville. The camp is intended for students ages first through sixth grade. The cost per participant is $10 per day, or $35 for all four days. For more information, contact Karen Fehr at 896-3754 or [email protected].

» Computer class – On Track of Ham-ilton County is offering a Computer Ba-sics class to be held at DeerCreek Commu-nity Church, 1008 S. 9th Street, Noblesville, on June 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. The class will be led by an experienced technical consul-tant who will teach basic computer, e-mail, word processing and Internet skills. Class fee is $20. Register by calling 774-0152—leave name and phone number; or register online at www.mylifeontrack.org.

» Teens lead historic tours – Preserve America Summer Docents have been trained to provide tours for three history organizations: the Hamilton County Histori-cal Society at 810 Conner Street (in the Old Sheriff’s Residence and Jail); the Indiana Transportation Museum inside Forest Park at 701 Cicero Road (in August, also at the Fair Train site in Fishers); and the Noblesville Preservation Alliance, where docents are based in the Visitors Center at 839 Conner Street on the south side of the courthouse square. Not only are the teens serving as tour guides, but the historic sites are able to add to their usual summer tours and ser-vices. For details, call 691-0262.

» Students building experience – With many of country’s top schools reporting record low acceptance rates, members of the class of 2012 are taking time this summer to become stronger applicants. A recent Kaplan Test Prep survey found that 67 percent of students who participated planned to pursue volunteer opportunities this summer to improve their chances of being accepted to their top school choices.

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Each year, the Carmel Arts Council awards four $1,500 scholarships and two $500 scholarships to college-bound high school seniors who are exceptionally talented in one of four areas. This year, at its 11th annual English Silver Tea, CAC awarded scholarships to:

Emily Marie Bonham, visual arts scholarship –Em-ily graduated Carmel High School with a GTPA in excess of 4.0. She won a Gold Key Award for her Art portfolio and two Gold Keys and a Silver Key for individual works at the Regional Scho-lastic Art show. She has been accepted to Notre Dame and Indiana University.

Wanda Krieger, literary arts scholarship – Wanda graduated from CHS and will attend Indiana University in the fall. At CHS, Wanda’s involvement has revolved around yearbook, dance marathon, Life Lines and a num-ber of other clubs. Outside of school she enjoys reading, dancing and playing the piano.

Alexandra Dierckman, performing arts scholarship – Alex graduated from CHS and was a member of the Ambassadors. She was in “Oklahoma” in 2010 and played Ernestina Money in “Hello Dolly” in CHS’ 2011 spring

musical. She plans to attend Indiana University.

Madeline Hess, $500 performing arts scholarship – Madeline was very involved in activities CHS including Na-tional Honor Society, Span-ish National Honor Society, DECA, Varsity Cheerleader, Ambassador Choir, and many student government groups. She hopes to own her own dance studio.

Jingxuan Zhang, piano scholarship – Jingxuan was born in Beijing and moved

to Carmel in 2001. In 2007 he en-rolled in the Jacobs School of Music. Jingxuan won the grand prizes in both the solo and concerto categories in the World Piano Competition and performed at the Recital Hall of Carn-egie Hall as part of his prize. In 2010

Jingzuan organized a benefit recital for the performing arts department of CHS.

Samantha Hou, $500 piano scholar-ship. Samantha looks forward to attending Indiana University’s Kelly School of Busi-ness. Samantha has been a competitive piano player for 13 years as well as a studio dancer at Performer’s Edge. In her free time, she enjoys painting and artwork.

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The Scoop: Lutz’s Steakhouse brings elegance and fine dining to the hearty steak. The atmosphere is equipped with a bar, family dining area, and live enter-tainment provided by Larry Mechem, Dave Lowe, Greg Anderson and Friends, and Lonnie Lester. Lutz’s offers its diners a prime cut steak (or lobster) at a respectable price.Type of food: Steak, Ribs, and SeafoodPrice: Steaks around $23, Ribs around $17, and Seafood around $18Specialty menu items: Filet Mignon (cooked to order), Filet and Lobster Tail (cooked

to order), and the Monster Salad (salad with hot bacon vinaigrette).Dress: CasualSmoking: Bar OnlyHours: Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dinner is served Monday-Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Closed on Sundays.Address: 3100 Westfield Road Noblesville, 46062Phone: 896-5002

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» June gardening tips – 1. Stake tomatoes or build cages around them. 2. Stop cutting asparagus when the yield decreases and the spears diminish in size. Top-dress the bed with compost or well-rotted manure. 3. Plant beets and carrots for a late-fall crop.

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» Ben Folds to play with ISO – Singer-songwriter Ben Folds will join Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for a special one-night-only performance Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis. Tickets are avail-able for purchase now through Aug. 7 only to subscribers of the ISO’s 2011-2012 season. The general public may purchase tickets, $40 to $85 each, beginning Aug. 8 by calling 800-366-8457.

» Universal raises prices – Universal Or-lando is following Walt Disney World in rais-ing ticket prices. Universal announced last Monday that the price of a one-day admis-sion is up from $82 to $85, matching Disney’s increase announced one day earlier. Both resorts also have raised prices for multi-day,

multi-park tickets.Disney’s increases also in-clude annual passes and Florida resident tick-ets, while Universal held the line on prices in those two categories.

-Associated Press

» Cheaper trips – Think P.I.G.S. It’s not the most flattering acronym, but it’s the one ana-lysts have settled on to describe the Europe-an countries struggling most with debt. The term stands for Portugal, Ireland, Greece, and Spain, all of which are being dragged down by national debt. The upside for American tourists is that fewer business travelers means more opportunities for visitors to score cut-rate deals on hotels and packages.

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» Landscaping with native plants – The third annual INPAWS (Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society) Garden Tour will be held July 9th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at four sites in Marion and Hamilton counties. All gardens are free and open to the public. Tour-goers will see native shrubs, trees and wildflowers defining the landscape in an appealing man-ner and creating biodiversity by attracting birds and butterflies. For registration or ad-ditional information, visit www.inpaws.org or call 696-5074. Registration is limited.

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Festival Highlights

You can help support the CarmelFest fireworks display by purchasing colorful Spark Buttons. Two styles are offered: the traditional button for $3 each and the light-up buttonare $6. Spark Buttons are available from the CarmelArts & Design District and at the Carmel Farmers Market or from Jeff Worrell, 317-696-0162.

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* The CarmelFest web site, www.CarmelFest.net, lists details on festival activities and maps (including a map of the Parade Route). * You can also join discussions and review festival highlights through our Facebook Page. (“Like us” on Facbook to become a fan!)* Our new blog site, www.CarmelFestNews.com, is up and run-ning with up-to-date info on festival events. Plus, you can follow us on Twitter @CarmelFestNews.

July 3rd & 4th - CarmelFest will exhibit two beams from the World Trade Center courtesy of Project 9/11 Indianapolis. The beams will

also be part of the St.Vincent Health July 4 Parade.

With all of the exciting additions to CarmelFest, you may have a tough decision choosing where to spend your time. Luckily – you will have two full days (July 3rd & 4th) to enjoy the celebration. On July 3rd, the festival kicks off with an opening cer-emony at the “Franklin University of Ohio Gazebo Main Stage” followed by performances from gifted vocalists com-peting in the semi-finals of the “CarmelFest Has Talent”. Throughout the festival, the Gazebo Stage will offer a wide assortment of musical talent including the Carmel Brass, Gordon Bonham Blues Band, The Echoes, Jes Richmond Band, acoustic duo Benito DiBartoli & Doug Henthorn, Actors Theatre “Musical Review”, the Wright Brothers and the Carmel Symphony Orchestra.

The Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent KidZone will be buzzing with new attractions, rides, games and an expand-ed entertainment stage. The family-friendly performance line-up includes Master Yoos Tae Kwando Demo, the music of Girls Band, the magic of Ryan Demler, Sho’Time Danc-ers, Indiana Jim’s Reptile Experience and “Hats off to Broadway” musical review. The Festival North Stage has been desig-nated as the social hot-spot with performanc-es by the Guitar Club for Men, The

Tides, Bleu Django, The Renegades, Barometer Soup, and Orquestra Bravo! Each evening, the Festival North Area will host theme parties starting with a beach party on July 3rd and wrapping up with an Americana party on July 4th featuring country music award winner Mac McA-nally. Whether you choose to picnic on the Gazebo lawn and enjoy an array of musical treats or you dance the night away at the Festival North Zone – you are guaranteed to have a great time at CarmelFest!

by Cindy Roberts-Geriener


Ready for turkey and strozzapreti?COOKIngBy Clint Smith

Ah, the humble meatball—steadfast in its penchant to please. Meatballs have an endur-ing dossier: easily identifiable, satisfying, and unpretentious. It’s a technique that cuts across all culinary boundaries. But during the sum-mer, you may not be associating this ubiquitous comfort-food with warmer climes. No worries. Substituting turkey is a delicious (and leaner) deviation from the traditional trio of beef, veal, and pork.

To preserve a velvety texture during prepa-ration, a typical kitchen trick is incorporat-ing milk-soaked bread to the meatball mix; afterwards, when shaping your savory spheres, use the leftover milk to coat your fingers and palms—this produces a moist barrier, preserv-

ing the delicate exterior. Also, I’m using a gentle simmering method as opposed to pan-searing.

Pair these meatballs with your favorite starch (or serve them singly as hors d’oeuvres); but I suggest something to contrast the silky interior. A culinary cousin of cavatelli, strozzapreti liter-ally translates to “priest choker.” One batch of food fables has it that the pasta was so de-lectable, that Italian clerics would eat too fast and well…you get the picture. Apocryphal chronicles aside, the noose-shape twirl of the pasta makes it an ideal accompaniment to the tender turkey.

Clint Smith is an honors graduate of The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, Le Cordon Bleu, and is currently a culinary arts instructor at Central Nine Career Center in Greenwood. To read more about techniques and recipes, visit www.cookingwithclint.com.

Serves 4Ingredients• 1 onion (½ minced, ½ sliced thin)• 4 cloves garlic (2 minced, 2 sliced thin)• Pinch crushed red pepper• 20 ounces ground turkey• 1 egg• ¾ cup milk• ½ cup day-old bread, ripped into pieces• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano• ¼ teaspoon dried basil• ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds• ¼ cup grated parmesan • ¾ cups white wine• 8 ounces tomato sauce • ½ cup water• 2 cups dry strozzapreti • 1 – 2 tablespoons olive oil• 2 handfuls fresh spinach, sliced thin• Zest from 1 lemon• To taste, kosher salt and cracked black

pepperDirections

1. Soak bread in milk. Meanwhile, sweat minced onion in a small pan over medium heat until soft; add red pepper, minced garlic; cook until aromatic (don’t burn). Remove from heat, set aside. In a large bowl, combine turkey, egg, dry seasonings, and parm. Squeeze milk from bread pieces and add bread to mix. Reserve in fridge.

2. In a wide sauté pan, sauté sliced onion with small amount of oil; add sliced garlic. Add wine and allow to reduce slightly; add tomato sauce, water. Bring to simmer, reduce heat. Afterwards, shape meat into 2 -3-ounce balls. Gently distribute meatballs throughout tomato sauce, cover and bring to a lazy simmer. Cook for 20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.

3. Boil strozzapreti until al dente; drain and reserve. In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil; add pasta, spinach, butter, and lemon zest. When spinach has wilted, serve with meatballs.

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Beer Basted Pulled Pork SlidersIngredients• 1 bone-in pork butt (7–8 pounds)• 24 slider buns• 1 bottle your favorite Barbecue Sauce• 2lbs coleslawRub• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar• 1 tablespoon paprika• 4 teaspoons kosher salt• 3½ teaspoons garlic salt• ¾ teaspoon chili powder• ¼ teaspoon oregano• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin• ¼ teaspoon black pepperBaste:• 1 bottle (12-ounce) dark beer• 1¼ cup cider vinegar• ¼ cup distilled white vinegar• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter• ½ cup Worcestershire sauce• ¼ cup soy sauce• 1½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice• 3 tablespoons chili powder• 2 tablespoons salt• 1 tablespoon sugar• 2 teaspoons black pepper• 2 teaspoons dry mustard• 2 teaspoons paprika• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions1. In a small bowl, combine the dry rub ingredi-

ents. Coat the pork evenly with dry rub, patting

gently until the mixture adheres to the meat. 2. Build a charcoal fire for indirect cooking by

situating the coals on only one side of the grill, leaving the other side void. If you are using gas, turn half the burners on low and the other leave off. Add a small aluminum pan, under the cook-ing grate, to the void/off side of the grill and fill it halfway with water.

3. Combine all of the baste ingredients in a medium saucepan and mix well. Place over medium-low heat and simmer until the butter melts. Keep on low heat until ready to use.

4. When the grill reaches 250˚F, place pork butt on the void side of the grill over the water pan, close the lid, and cook over indirect heat for four and 1/2 hours (an internal temp. of about 165 degrees) basting every 45 minutes. Pull the pork from the bone while hot. To the pulled pork, add just a touch of the rub as seasoning, and then sauce the pulled pork while it’s still warm. Place pulled pork on slider buns and top with a mound of coleslaw!

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Beef & Boards: CinderellaBeef & Boards Dinner TheatreNow through July 1Tickets available by phone at 317-872-9664 or online at www.beefandboards.com.Rogers & Hammerstein’s enchanting musical, Cin-derella, is the classic story of the young Cinderella who is left in the care of her step-mother and three bossy step-sisters after the death of her fa-ther. It’s not until she meets Prince Charming that things start looking up. In a twist on the original musical, the Beef & Boards production features the ugly step-sisters as played by male actors.

Actors Theatre of Indiana: The Andrews BrothersThe Studio Theatre at The Center for the Per-forming Arts, 4 Center Green, CarmelJuly 8 through 24; July 9 at 4 and 8 p.m.; Wednes-days and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Satur-days, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m.Tickets are $37.50, available at www.actorsthe-atreofindiana.org.It’s 1943 in the South Pacific , and tonight The Andrews Sisters headline the big U.S.O. show. But when a flu outbreak quarantines the girls, stagehands Max, Lawrence and Patrick, along with pin-up girl Peggy Jones, cook up the perfect way to wow the troops and save the day—all it will take is three wigs and a lot of makeup.

Summer Concerts at the Gazebo: Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra1 Civic Square, CarmelCome to Carmel for this week’s free community concert at the gazebo outside City Hall. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday through August 10. Pets are not permitted. For more information, visit www.carmelgazebocon-certs.org.

Fishers Summer Concert Series: Living ProofFishers Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers.Join Fishers Parks and Recreation Tuesday eve-nings in July for a free outdoor concert series. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, or blankets to enjoy Living Proof, a fun seven-piece, R&B band. No scooters, skateboards, rollerblades or bicycles allowed. Bring an office supply to support Janus Developmental Services. Visit www.fishers.in.us/parks for the season schedule.

Cool Creek Concert Series: The Flying ToastersSt.Vincent Health presents the Cool Creek Con-cert Series every Friday night at Cool Creek Park, 2000 East 151st Street, Westfield at 7 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults; children age 12 and under are free. For more information, visit www.myhamiltoncountyparks.com.

Morty’s Comedy Joint: Tony BoswellComedian and ac-tor Tony Boswell, who has appeared on Comedy Central and in Meet the Parents, will per-form July 7 through 9 at Morty’s Com-edy Joint, 3625 East 96th St., Indianapo-lis. Tickets are $12 on Thursdays (8 p.m. show time) and $15 on Fridays and Saturdays (8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. show times). For tickets or more information, visit www.mortyscomedy.com or call 848-5500.



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FItnESSBy laura Marenco

Did someone say emotions? Women deal with them, very intense ones mind you. There are many reasons for them; not only circum-stantial ones, but physiological ones too. Yes, we are very complex beings. We have to deal with the monthly ups and downs of hormones, we are the ones who carry a baby in our womb and we are the ones who usually prepare dinner for the family. Does that sound familiar?

So what should we do to help us deal with “emotions” and stress? Let’s start by taking some time away from our busy schedule to exercise and spend some quality “me” time.

Women who exercise enjoy more than just the physical benefits of being active. While those alone are enough of a reason to exercise, the emotional benefits of exercise are just as important. Many women deal with self-esteem issues and exercise can be a real boost. Women who engage in a regular exercise program are healthier and more physically fit, which pro-vokes a positive feeling of accomplishment. They feel healthier, attractive and confident. Even those who haven’t met their fitness goals feel good about moving forward through

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ercisers a better outlook on life. Exercising revs up the production of chemicals in your body that regulate moods. Tryptophan and Serotonin are mood-controlling chemicals released in the brain. Serotonin can even reverse mild and moderate depression. Low levels of these chemi-cals can lead to clinical depression, and a regular exercise program can guard against depression in healthy women.

Women who exercise may have less menstrual symptoms and fewer mood swings than seden-tary women. Fewer physical symptoms contrib-ute to a better emotional state as well. Aim for 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week to reduce emotional symptoms of PMS.

So at the end of the day, let’s set everything aside and get moving! Remember- always check with your health care practitioner before starting a new exercise program.

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If you’re a fitness fan looking to try something new, The Yoga Center in Clay Terrace may be the challenge you’re looking for. All yoga classes at The Yoga Center are Bikram, or hot yoga.

Poses in Bikram Yoga are the same as in traditional yoga; however, the room is heated to around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Heather Thomas, owner of The Yoga Center, explained why adding heat to yoga provides more physical benefits.

“It adds another layer of intensity to the prac-tice,” Thomas said. “Ninety percent of the time, people won’t come back to yoga because it’s too easy and too boring. The heat softens you up and makes the workout more intense.”

Carmel resident Scott Wharton, a frequent customer at The Yoga Center’s Clay Terrace location, said he’s already seeing the positive impact in the heated exercise.

“It’s a great calorie burner, and it helps me feel stronger than I’ve ever felt before.”

Bikram Yoga is also popular among athletes. Donald Brown of the Indianapolis Colts and former NBA player Austin Croshere are regular customers at The Yoga Center. Last week, The Yoga Center worked with runners training for the Carmel Marathon. Bikram Yoga appeals to athletes because it brings an extra level of inten-sity to their yoga routines.

Hot Yoga isn’t just for athletes. Anyone can participate in their classes and The Yoga Center offers a deal to new customers - $29 for 2 weeks of unlimited workouts.

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COMMEntaRYBy David Cain

I admire the beaver. I consider it one of the most strategic builders in the animal world. They go about their day diligently executing their plan to fight the winter weather. They build dams to create a pool of water deep enough that it won’t freeze when cold weather strikes. They fill dams with pieces of trees they’ll eat later. One of the most remarkable things about beavers is they systematically change the flow of water without stopping it.

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There is a fine line between giving a client the look they want and giving experienced design or decorating advice. That fine line can be a tightrope!

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It takes time and experience to understand that a big part of what people are paying for is a designer’s honest opinion based on talent, education and experience. Sometimes that includes “No, I would not do that and here’s the reason why.”

A confident, experienced designer will tell you that not every idea is a good one. An inexperienced designer will often try to please and attempt to make bad ideas work. The final result often is disappointment.

Two years ago, a young man came into my design studio to select fabrics to cover a recliner. After several hours of pouring through fabrics he was on his way to creating his “new” chair.

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I emailed my young friend and asked if this was a sentimental piece - perhaps his father’s recliner. He responded that it was some-thing picked up at a garage sale.

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Unfortunately, the news was not received well. The young man responded with a five paragraph tirade on how I just want to sell new furniture. Needless to say, if I am telling you this story several years later, it impacted me. It was my goal to provide the best out-come for this young man but it was apparent that he wanted to hear what he wanted to hear.

Perhaps it was his age and lack of experience or perhaps it was a distrust of my industry. I really do not know. I just know that if I were in the same situation today, I would do the same thing. I will state the truth, even if it stings.

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Traveling to foreign countries has gotten a lot more complicated with the bevy of electronics that we have become accustomed to in our daily lives.

Traveling can be enhanced or degraded by your choices, so think things through before deciding what to bring.

Tip #1 - Leave anything behind that you don’t absolutely need! The most common mistake new travelers make is taking too much with them (clothing, electronics, etc.) which turns into a constant hassle of lugging around excess. Hair dryers, portable DVD & gaming devices and even a laptop (especially if you have a tablet computer) may seem like essential items, but often they can easily be left behind.

Tip #2 - Check the voltage. Most of today’s electronics are worldly and indicated by the 110-240v 50 - 60 Hz range printed on the power adapters or on the backs of the units themselves. The U.S. uses 120v while Europe’s standard is 220v, which means anything you plug in that isn’t designed for the higher voltage will become an instant pile of melted goo!

Tip #3 - Learn the plugs. Each country can have its own plug configuration, making the simple act of plugging in impossible if you don’t do your homework. A comprehensive list of plugs is listed with pictures at http://electricaloutlet.org.

Tip #4 - Buy a transformer and pack a power strip. The single biggest electronic challenge you will encounter any place you stay is lack of power outlets (not uncommon when traveling in the U.S. either). You will end up with three devices with three fancy adapt-ers that need charging overnight, but only one available outlet!

If you include a transformer, that steps the voltage down from

220v to 110v (available at any Radio Shack or electronics supply store) and plug any garden variety power strip into it, you’ll have six standard U.S. Outlets to plug into from a single outlet.

WARNING: if you forget the transformer, your power strip will disintegrate, the circuit breaker will kick and the hotel will have to reset your power!

The other option is to buy a cheap power strip once you get to your destination, but you will need to make sure you have an adapter for each of your devices you want to charge simultaneously.

Tip #5 - Install the Skype app on your smartphone and buy Skype credits. Wifi is readily available throughout Europe and major cities in Asia (most require you to pay). You can use Skype to call any cell phone or land line back in the U.S. for a fraction of the cost of using a temporary international plan from your cellular provider. Skype calls are free if the person you are calling has a Skype account.

Tip #6 - Install Jwire’s Wifi Finder app on your smartphone and download the offline database before you leave. Finding wifi hotspots as you travel may become a necessity depending upon where you stay and this is the largest database of public (pay and free) hotspots available.

Tip #7 - Assume you won’t have Internet access when you need it. Print your hotel confirmations, notes, special instructions, etc. before you leave. Don’t assume you can ‘look it up’ from your smartphone.

Tips for traveling abroad

Gary Hubbard is the owner of Data Doctors Computer Services – www.datadoctors.com. Have a technology question? Send it to [email protected]


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RElatIOnSHIPSBy Rachel noble

During this series on the various personality types of female cheaters, I’ve been grateful for the many emails I’ve received from men. They have shared their stories about putting them-selves out there, only to be hurt. My wish for you fellas is that time will heal broken hearts and love will happen, but you need to protect yourself.

Here are a few red flags to look for, so you can avoid the female cheater:

Guys like a chase and most dating books con-firm pursuit is the way to a man’s heart. However, a girl who is open will love you back and she’s more likely to be a loyal companion. Don’t let the lure of excitement keep you chasing after the unobtainable girl, it may end up in infidelity.

If you follow a woman on a chaotic chase she may eventually give in, but only to feed her ego. Women who run and play mind games won’t change. You can’t turn a bad girl into a good one and bad girls earn their name for a reason. Bad girls get bored easily in relationships and if she has a record of cheating don’t expect she’ll kick the habit for you.

Again, don’t think that you are going to chase her down, catch her and change her from being

a bad girl into a good girl. Throw that fish back in the pond, boys.

A party girl will most likely give you the same results as a bad girl, a broken heart. The chances of a heavy partier being faithful are slim. A girl who is constantly out drunk and partying may be a lot of fun, but may not always be the settling down type. So don’t try to reform her rowdy ways, fellas.

Don’t be someone’s knight in shining armor. A woman focused on her unhealthy past and want-ing a man to “save” her, won’t be fulfilled until she takes care of her emo-tional health first. Men’s

natural instinct to protect is a beautiful thing, but this girl will take advantage of your help.

There’s a fine line between a woman who needs you for the right reasons and a woman whose toxic past will bring you down. If you are on-again off-again because she can’t seem to control her emotions, it could be time to re-evaluate your relationship.

Avoiding the female cheater

Rachael Noble is a single Carmel resident and contributing columnist. She can be reached at [email protected].

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SPIRItUalItYBy Bob Walters

My Christian friend Nancy put a book in my hands just recently, wondering if I had read it.

“No,” I said.“I guess a lot of people have,” she said.Yeah, I guess so.Heaven is for Real has been atop various New

York Times bestseller lists since March.Pub-lished in November 2010 in paperback only, by mid-June with upwards of four million copies in print “for Real” remained the No. 1 title on the Times’ “Combined Print and E-Book Nonfic-tion,” “Combined Hardcover and Paperback Nonfiction” and “Paperback Nonfiction” lists.

I’ll not spoil the book’s story, except to say that a four-year old boy in small-town Nebraska has surgery and later begins telling his father, a Wesleyan minister, about visiting heaven and, among other things, meeting Jesus.

It’s a short, praiseworthy read; a couple hours of a simple yet magnificent – and dare I say, highly believable – exposition of one of this life’s greatest mysteries: “Is Heaven real?” Little Colton Burpo tells us it is.

There is no shortage of books on the “Heav-en” experience. I’ve read some and not read oth-ers. I tend not to dwell much on either Creation or Heaven, because I trust God has them both all figured out. I can’t add much to His plan.

My routine reading and prayer focuses on my and mankind’s relationship with Christ, understanding the Bible, religion’s place in our culture, and learning and sharing all I can about the real existence of God.

So, I’m examining our relationship with Christ? Here is a kid who – pretty convincingly – says he met Jesus.

It got my attention in ways other books haven’t.

The Shack was a mature man’s recollection of a dream, or an experience, or fiction, or some-thing. It was charming and made people think; but it shouldn’t make anyone believe. Randy Alcorn’s Heaven was, to me, very unsatisfying (sorry) in its over-literalized attempts to define Heaven. I put it down after a few pages. Ninety Minutes in Heaven was compelling, but the sto-ryteller was a Bible-savvy adult preacher.

Heaven is for Real is a child’s perspective. It smacks of the truth, to me, because it doesn’t smack of fiction. It is Biblically on point and simple enough to be real. I’m obviously not the only one who has noticed.

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COMMEntaRYBy Mike Redmond

I had a brain freeze the other day. No, not the kind you get when you try to eat an entire pint of Ben and Jerry’s Cherry Garcia in one bite. I mean the kind when your brain abruptly stops working and turns you into a mouth-breathing dunderhead.

Of course, this sudden attack of dunderheadi-tude always happens at the worst possible time -although, any time is pretty bad. When do you ever hear someone say, “What we need right now is someone so dumb he can’t remember his own telephone number!”? OK, politics. But, where else?

Actually, in my case it wasn’t my telephone number that went missing. No, this time it was my bank machine passcode. I was standing at the ATM when my brain went into something akin to a computer lockup. Everything stopped working.

Of course, it happened when there were about four other people in line behind me, sigh-ing and clearing their throats in the universal language of “Get on with it already.”

I tried several likely numbers – birthdays, phone numbers, house numbers, high school locker combinations – but nothing worked. The sighing and throat clearing increased.

So I sulked, humiliated, to the back of the line. Where, of course, I remembered the number.

What happened? Was this some sort of age-related brain blip? A brief glimpse at the doofusself I keep hidden under a thin veneer of near-normalcy?

Nah.I think it was simply the manifestation of something I’ve been saying for a long time: We have reached the point in our existence when we have more technology than a human brain can reasonably handle. Or maybe it’s just me.

I have at least three dozen passcodes I have to remember, covering everything from computer programs to my garage door opener. And since I know what it’s like to be on the losing end of identity theft (can you say “Nightmare?”) I mix them up as much as possible.

The result? I mix me up as much as possible, too. Three dozen passcodes is about two-and-a-half dozen over my limit.

So what’s to be done? Not much. The tech genie is out of the bottle and getting bigger by the second. Younger, nimbler brains are fine. All I can do is try to keep up, acknowledge that freezes are going to occur, apologize to the people in line behind me and then go get some ice cream. Cherry Garcia.

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Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at [email protected] or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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PEtS OF tHE WEEKPEtSBy John Mikesell

The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention reports “a greater percentage of obese pets then ever before.”

Humans aren’t the only ones whose waistlines keep expanding. Approximately 53 percent of cats and 55 percent of dogs are overweight or obese, according to the fourth annual National Pet obesity Awareness Day Study conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.

“This year’s data suggests that our pets are getting fatter, we’re seeing a greater percentage of obese pets than ever before,” said association founder Dr. Ernie Wood.

Since the group began conducting nationwide veterinary surveys in 2007, it’s seen an increase in the percentage of pets classified as obese or at least 30 percent above normal body weight. Cat obesity jumped from 19 percent to 22 percent in 2010. For dogs, obesity rates doubled from 10 percent in 2007 to 20 percent in 2010.

“One of the reasons we think the obesity rate for dogs has dramatically increased is due to a better understanding of what an obese dog looks like,” said Ward.” Veterinarians also realize how crictical it is to tell a pet owner when their dog is in danger due to its weight.”

To get pets to a healthy weight, pet insurer Pet Plan (Philadelphia) suggests owners follow the following tips.

START SLOW. If the dog has gained weight over the winter, exercise in moderation at the beginning of spring to prevent serious injury.

Be careful when using diet foods for your dog or cat. Not all of them provide good nutrition. Most of the time, all you may need to do is cut back on the current food you are using.

Also, not all dog treats are created equal. Some have much higher concentrations of fat and sugar than your dog food. Be sure to check with your local pet professional.

As an addendum to this article, a few weeks ago I talked about the dangers of riding in cars with dogs. I mentioned the dangers but never gave any solutions. My dog, Karma, is with me every day in the car. If the right precautions are taken, there is no reason your dog cannot safely ride with you.

There are many products on the market today to keep your pet safe, but still enjoy being in the car with you. Most of them are simple and easy to use. Remember it wasn’t that long ago that people did not have seat belts and kids roamed the back of the car completely unfettered, at least when you are as old as I am you remember that. I guess I was just lucky.

Pet overeating is a problem, too

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By InvItatIon only Wedding/Party Invitation Assembly

Pressed for time and need your invitations put together? Don’t wait another day!

[email protected] 317-902-7598

Image epoxy FloorIngFor Garages

Over 15 colors to chooseInstall in 1 or 2 days

Tough & DurableFree Shop at Home

[email protected]

Guitar LessonsWith Baker Scott

Beginners thru AdvancedAll styles

Electric-Acoustic-BassPrivate Lessons

Parent-Child Lessons

near Carey Road & 146th

Carmel317-910-6990

.com

Happy Pets In-Home Pet Care

A less stressful and economical alternative to boarding with loving care for your

pets in the comfort of your home. Experience in Exotics.

Insured/BondedMember of Pet Sitters Associates LLC

[email protected]

References available

DISTRESS SALEBank Foreclosures Hamilton Co.

Free list of Foreclosure Properties. Receive a FREE daily list by e-mail;

www.hamiltoncoforeclosures.com

ScIence tutor –Junior High and High School

I Taught high school chemistry in Illinois; Certified in Chemistry, Biology, Geology,

and General Science.Call Leah – 317-473-3755 or [email protected]

t.arnett laWn careFamily owned and operated

For over 35 Years!Reliable/Reasonable

Mowing * Fertilizing*LandscapeSpring and Fall Clean-Up

Gutter Cleaning * Snow RemovalFREE ESTIMATES – 317-491-3491

guItar leSSonS with recording artist Duke tumatoe All levels- Learn from a professional

and have fun!317-201-5856 or [email protected]

noW HIrIng PART-TIME OPTICIANExperience necessary

Energetic personality a must.Please fax or email resume to:

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FurnIture anD WooDFInISHIng/re-FInISHIng

Power washing--homes--driveways--decks—walkways Gutter cleaning

Free eStImateSKeith J Buckley 317-519-9256

[email protected]

noW HIrIngMidwest Academy, a private school in

Carmel, is in need of substitute teachers for grades 4-12 in all subject areas.

Please fax your resume to 843-2833.

We are in need of 300 additional volunteers to act as the voice in court for

children in foster care. These children have been removed from birth families

due to neglect or abuse. Volunteers visit with children, speak to those involved in their care, and advocate for them in

court, ensuring that their best interests are served within the child welfare system. If you are interested in making a difference in our community, please contact Dionne

Jones at (317) 205-3055 ext. 2240, or visit our website at www.childadvocates.net

ScHool BuS DrIverSWestfield Washington Schools

Is now training bus drivers for the2011-12 school year for

permanent-substitute positionswith advancement to permanent

route driver as the routes become available.

*Training is provided if not already CDL licensed.

* Health and other benefits available upon becoming a

permanent/sub driver.Call Westfield Washington Schools Trans-

portation Department317-867-8040 or 317-867-8041

noW HIrIng Lawn mowing

$10/hr starting payExperience required

Servicing Hamilton CountyNo work on Sundays

Must have flexible scheduleMust have reliable transportation

Must be able to lift heavy equipment Must have valid ID

Call Amie or Jonathan 698-5480

Noblesville company looking for a full time customer service professional that can manage multiple duties at the same time in a small office atmosphere. Will be responsible for customer service,

data entry, back up dispatching and other miscellaneous office duties. Must have great attitude, great customer service

skills with excellent organizational skills. Full time position with full benefit package.

$11-$12/hr. depending on experience. Email resume to michelle.hepburn@sum-

mersphc.com or fax to 317-773-2645

ClassifiedsVISA, MasterCard acceptedReach 91,350 homes weekly 489.4444 ext. 202

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Mobile Dog Grooming We come to you

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For information or to make an appointment call:

317-202-1005

This ad is a COUPON for $10 OFF(one coupon per visit)

Fully Equipped

Grooming Van

Offer good thru July 4

Early deadline for the July 5 issue. Call Today for advertising.

489.4444 ext. 202

carmel clay ScHool corporatIon

is accepting applications forSchool Bus Aides

Assist special needs children to and from school

Training provided. $10.66 hourApply on-line to www.ccs.k12.in.us

AA/EOE

carmel clay ScHool corporatIon

is now training School Bus Drivers for the 2011-2012 School Year

Summer Paid Training Program to obtain Class B, CDL

Starting at $88 day after successful completion of training

Paid Bi-weeklyAvailable to earn attendance bonusApply on-line to www.ccs.k12.in.us,

AA/EOE

FREE MOWING! For one week with weekly mowing

for entire seasonCall

Jonathan Walla2010 IU Business GradProfessional Business

for 7 yearsMost Lawns $30-35

Includes MOWING, EDGING, TRIMMING698-5480 for FREE ESTIMATE

7-line garage sale ad reaching

92,096 households in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and

Westfield

Child-centered, structured, nurturingAcademic preschool for ages 21/2 - 6yrs.

Gold TraderAssociates

Want Cash?Bring in your

GoldSilver & Coins

June 30th2 - 6 pm

Answers to BUILD THE WORDS: WIMBLEDON, TIPPECANOE, STAL-LION, ANDERSON COOPER, HOOSIER

Answers to HOOSIER HODGE-PODGE: Relatives: AUNT, COUSIN, FATHER, NIECE, SIS-TER, UNCLE; Bones: CLAVICLE, FEMUR, FIBULA, TIBIA, ULNA; Suits: CLUBS, DIAMONDS, HEARTS, SPADES; Senators: BAYH, HARTKE, QUAYLE; Ranges: APPALACHIAN, ROCKY; Capital: INDIANAPOLIS

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