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Brandon learns to cookIntrepid reporter straps on an apron

for class at Young Chefs Academy

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Brandon learns to cookIntrepid reporter straps on an apron

for class at Young Chefs Academy

By Brandon Bowman

I walked into the Young Chefs Academy in Carmel and shook hands with the owner, Dr. Ray Dela Rosa. The parents of the students in the class sat around me and watched their kids put on

aprons. Because I am 21 years old, my parents weren’t with me as I joined the other kids in their culinary adventure.

“You’re gonna have a great time,” Dr. Dela Rosa said before he gave me a pat on the back and left. After his encouraging words, I still had no idea what I was getting myself into when I tied on my apron and took a seat at one of the three steel countertops in the kitchen.

The Young Chefs Academy gives young culinary enthusiasts the chance to cook some-thing up without their parents worrying about making a mess. The classes are primarily for children, but adult classes are held from time to time, such as “Desperate House Knifes” night. For my class, I was with a very rambunc-tious group of kids under the age of 15.

Dr. Catherine Dela Rosa introduced herself to me without hesitation. I must have been pretty easy to spot. “Oh, no! You don’t have a bandanna for your hair,” she pointed out. My mess of black curls undoubtedly posed a health hazard if any were to fall into the food. She gave me a hat and didn’t want it back.

I was one of the oldest people there, but I had Lindsey Smith to talk to before the cooking adventure began. We both attend Ball State University and are the same age. She’s a kitchen helper at the academy.

“Today has been pretty crazy. We’ve had a class of 12 and then we’ve had one with 30, so it’s been fun,” Lindsey said.

The Young Chefs Academy has two sepa-rate kitchens with two stoves and three sinks in each one. We all went around and said who we were and what kitchen utensil we liked most. The favorite was the wooden spoon. I leaned toward the meat tenderizer.

Everyone was partnered with someone at their table of four. Lewis Carter, 7, was my partner. After a long period of silence, Lewis got really excited when it came time to start cooking. The fi rst thing we made were Choco-late Lava Muffi ns. The recipe was courtesy of Alton Brown of the Food Network. Lewis didn’t know who Alton Brown was, but he

knew what happens when you crack eggs. Four eggs were brought over to our table.

Lewis grabbed his and held it to his face. Dr. Dela Rosa told everyone to tap the eggs on the countertop and pull the shell apart with their thumbs. Lewis, very timidly, tapped his on the counter and didn’t cause a dent. Looking up at me after his fi rst attempt, he knew what he had to do. Lewis tried again to crack the egg and it slipped out of his hands, spilling an egg yolk on the fl oor. “This always happens when I do this!” Lewis said with a smile.

The class worked as a team. Some were mixing, others were chopping ingredients

for our second dish and a little boy named Parker was making train noises. Parker was having a good time no doubt, though. We were shown the different types of chocolate used in baking. Mint, dark, white, semi-sweet and the bitter kind were placed in bowls to inspect. The ingredients we used were all explained and questions were answered by Dr. Dela Rosa or her assistants.

Nobody answered the call when it came down to chopping mushrooms. “These things smell so bad,” Lewis said, before he went back to talking to me about a computer game. I stepped up and took one for our culinary team and chopped our mushrooms. The mushrooms did smell terrible. But we needed the Shiitake Mushrooms for our ramen shrimp pouches.

Near the end of the afternoon, I found out Lewis’s true culinary passion. He loved shrimp. He loved smelling shrimp, he loved cutting shrimp and he loved taking the tails off of shrimp. “Smell this! Smell this!” Lewis told me. It smelled like shrimp. “Ahh, yummy,” Lewis said.

When we had the shrimp ready, we placed crunched up ramen noodles, mushrooms, chopped onions and a juice concoction for fl avor pouches. The pouches were placed in the oven and cooked.

Preparing the dishes was all I had time for. I gave my man, Lewis, a high fi ve and left to the delightful screams of the kids as they reached the best part of the day: Eating the food. All in all, it was a crazy afternoon at the Young Chef ’s Academy. We cooked, we laughed, we cracked eggs and had a great time.

Young Chefs AcademyWhat: The Young Chefs Academy offers classes for kids to learn how to cook. The academy is one of the 158 Young Chefs Academies across the country. Who: Dr. Catherine Dela Rosa, Dr. Ray Dela Rosa. Catherine is an internist at IU Medical School. Ray is a pediatric intensive care doctor at Riley Hospital for Children.

Upcoming events: Around the Kitchen with Remy!, 10 a.m. to noon WednesdayWizards Workshop, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. WednesdayCost: $30 to $60 per class; memberships are available.Phone: 571.0770Recipes: For recipes for Chocolate Lava Muffi ns and Ramen Shrimp Pouches, go to CurrentinCarmel.com. Web Site: Youngchefsacademy.com

Rebecca Gadbury shows Lewis Carter the proper way to use a knife.

Reporter Brandon Bowman works on Shiitake mushrooms at Young Chefs Academy under supervision by Catherine Dela Rosa.

Lindsey Smith keeps watch as Domi-nique Newland (left) and Lauren Pop-cheff prepare Chocolate Lava Muffi ns.


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It is our position that the city of Carmel is right in its plan to add wind power generation to the improvements expected for our waste treatment facility at 96th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway, but it should go further and fully consider methane capture as a part of the same upgrades.

The city has extensively studied wind technology, wind patterns and the cost/benefi t of wind-driven power generation. Wind is expected to produce enough power to make the facility energy independent, and the move is also likely to boost confi dence in the use of nontraditional power sources to reduce

energy consumption and expenditure by government and other entities. Use of alternative energy is another way to

demonstrate leadership, and Carmel should take this opportunity, as it has on so many other topics.

With oil prices widely speculated to reach $100 per barrel in the coming months, traditional barriers to the use of alternative energies are lifted. Cities are among the unique bodies able to look at capital investments in the very

long-term. Now is the time to exploit these conditions and fi nd energy independence including the use of captured methane.

It is our position that the recent proposed increase in the city budget of 4 percent is reasonable and prudent given infl ationary pressures and the signifi cant growth faced by Carmel throughout the past budget cycle. Given the folly of our present property tax system (a gift from this year’s General Assembly), we are hardly supportive of tax increases. Mayor James Brainard’s request to the City Council refl ects no increase in the tax; instead, it is a budget to spend monies collected by our increasing residential and corporate populations. If this money were not directed to the city’s budget, it could be added to a surplus, used to pay other

debt or refunded to taxpayers. While the idea of government not only not

increasing taxes but actually refunding money is almost hard to imagine, we must,

perhaps surprisingly, advocate that the city use these collected

funds to improve and maintain services, including cost-of-living increases for city employees and several new police offi cers. Our city has proven itself to be

especially well-run. Last year our city tax rate dropped a whopping

22 percent, sparing us much of the property and income tax hysteria presently

gripping our neighbors to the south. It seems only appropriate to invest in what is already a very successful system.

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OUR TAKESCONSIDER METHANE CAPTUREIMPROVE WITHOUT TAX INCREASE

pressures and the signifi cant growth is almost hard to imagine, we must, perhaps surprisingly, advocate

that the city use these collected funds to improve and maintain

especially well-run. Last year our city tax rate dropped a whopping

22 percent, sparing us much of the

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How many times have we heard people complain that teachers have one of the

most important jobs in our soci-ety, but they aren’t paid enough? A lot, right? How about our fi re and police protection? Same here. They do a great job, they have an important job, and they deserve higher pay.

You know who pays their salaries? We do. Our tax dollars fund teachers, fi refi ghters, police offi cers, and their pensions. Our tax dollars also fund the state and city parks we all love and use. They fund our public universities and our libraries. And when was the last time any of us drove past the Carmel Clay Public Library and didn’t see the lot full of cars and bicycles?

Yet the editors of this paper, trumpeting the well-deserved public outcry over the property tax fi asco, somehow think all taxes are bad. Seriously, folks, have you ever read an editorial in this newspaper touting the merits of any tax?

Must we presume that Current In Carmel would prefer fewer police offi cers and fi re-fi ghters on our streets? Does Current really want to destroy a school system often touted as the state’s fi nest? I can’t imagine so, but sometimes I wonder.

In the 7/31/07 issue, our editors actu-ally decry the cigarette taxes recently passed by our state General Assembly and recently proposed by our federal government. Their argument is that we are taxing one group,

smokers, to pay for benefi ts to another group, health care for underprivileged children.

How can this be? Who doesn’t agree that our health care system, or lack thereof, is in crisis? Who doesn’t agree that smoking, including secondhand smoking, is bad for us? So, what better group is there to tax, for a very worthwhile cause, than smokers? Studies continue to show that each and every time cigarette taxes are raised, smoking rates decrease. Taxes on smokers result in a healthier society. And it’s not

as though these taxes are being used to fund studies on whether monkeys are left-handed or right-handed.

Yet our editors think this is bad legisla-tion. Sometimes the government must step in and protect us from ourselves. Hence our speed limits. Hence our seatbelt laws, now even required in pickup trucks. Hence the annual call for motorcycle helmet legislation. Hence the cigarette tax. And the alcohol tax. Why is the federal government investigating steroid use in baseball? Because Major League Baseball won’t police itself. Why a cigarette tax? Because without it, fewer people stop smoking. This isn’t complicated.

Not all taxes are bad. True, our property tax should be eliminated. But please, leave the cigarette taxes alone. They are constantly improving our society.

Andy Ray is a manufacturer’s representative in Carmel. You can reach him at [email protected].

Wanna write us a letter? You can do it a couple ways. The easiest is to e-mail it to [email protected]. The old-fashioned way is to snail mail it

to Current in Carmel, 1 South Range Line Road, Carmel, IN 46032. Keep letters to 100 words max (we may make exceptions), and be sure to include your home zip code and a daytime number for verifi cation.

WRITERS’ RULES

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FROM THE BACKSHOPTELL US WHAT YOU ARE THINKING

Steve Greenberg & Brian Kelly

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NOT ALL TAXES ARE BAD;MANY FUND GOOD THINGS

We received a wonderful call last week from a reader inquiring about writing a letter to the editor. Although she was disagree-ing with a particular column in last week’s edition, she was enthused about having the opportunity to air her view. She’s extremely intelligent, so we can’t wait for her thoughts.

The call reminded us that it is our privilege to offer Current in Carmel to you every week, and we want you to feel that this is YOUR newspaper, and we welcome any and all com-ments, in good taste, of course, and will offer space to air your views. Our goal here has al-ways been to connect the community, provoke thoughts and discussions, on virtually any topic. There’s a lot going on here in Carmel, as you know, so it’s important for all to have his or her say, and your community newspaper is here to help.

Please write us with your views about our community, our content, or the recent shenanigans of some elected offi cial.

***In last week’s paper you might have

noticed a full-page ad from the Milton & Rose D. Friedman Foundation, a nonprofi t orga-nization established in Indianapolis in 1996, founded on the theories of Nobel Laureate economist Milton Friedman and economist Rose D. Friedman. The purpose of the ad was to point out that on July 31, which would have been Milton Friedman’s 95th birthday, the

foundation cel-

ebrated the Friedman Legacy for Freedom, not only here in Indianapolis, but in 47 states and the District of Columbia.

The ad stated, “Milton and Rose Friedman have long been associated with the world-wide revolution in favor of free markets and liberty,” which has had a signifi cant impact throughout the world. It’s interesting to note that Milton Friedman touted the benefi ts of school choice back in 1955; not in reaction to any specifi c shortcoming in schooling, but in giving parents the freedom to choose. We’re fortunate to have great schools here in Carmel, but that’s not the case in many communities in Indiana and throughout the nation. Giving parents a choice in the schooling of their kids; now that’s a reason to celebrate the Fried-mans’ legacy.

To learn more about the Milton & Rose D. Friedman Foundation, call 681.0745 or www.friedmanfoundation.org.

STANCE EMBARRASSING

Editor: I am not sure which surprised me more

about Danielle Wilson’s column that was published 7/31: That she is not embarrassed to admit she chooses happy ignorance of “serious affairs” and rejects any responsibility for being an informed citizen of Carmel and the world; or, that any publication would print it.

If Ms. Wilson promises never to vote or engage in any discussion relating to public policy or governance until she is informed about issues and events, I will not object if she steers all her effort toward keeping her “buzz” alive. When she chooses to tune back in, she is welcome to participate.

Since it began publication I have considered Current in Carmel to be a waste of the resources used to print and deliver it. I have never requested it, and not getting it in the fi rst place is better than having to recycle it. Please remove my address from the delivery

list immediately. Thank you.Becky Rainsberger (Ferguson)

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WORSE THAN MURDER?

Editor: In response to the July 31 “Our Takes”

bit about vandalism at Coxhall Gardens, you state that vandals are “perhaps the worst kind” of criminals. Did you really think about that statement before putting it into print? There’s been a Maryland woman in the news recently, accused of concealing at least four infant corpses in her home. Vandalism is worse than that? Child molesters, rapists, murderers, animal abusers — all lower in the criminal hierarchy than vandals? You’ve got to be kidding me. This type of drivel is what drives me to toss your publication into the recycling bin without even reading it.

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It’s offi cial, folks. I’m a nerd. I just spent the entire glorious weekend reading Harry Potter and relished every single minute of it. I passed up an invitation to go boating on Geist.

I didn’t clean the bathrooms or do laundry. I didn’t even care that my children ate cereal and donuts four meals in a row. I sat on my batooski for something like 15 hours and read a freakin’ fantasy novel for kids.

I’ve long suspected I’ve got a capital “L” on my forehead; this weekend was really just a confi rmation of that. I go to bed by 10 every night, 9 if I can manage it, not so much because I’m tired as that I love the dark and quiet confi nes of my bedroom. If for some

ungodly reason I have to stay up later, like my sister’s wedding reception or I’m in labor, I not only become extremely ir-ritable but often have physical side-effects like nausea, headache and a powerful urge to complain.

I’m also addicted to Spider Solitaire and Web Sudoku and make extra money during the school year tutoring high school

kids in — wait for it — algebra and geometry. I haven’t been to Broad Ripple in probably

10 years and never really enjoyed it when I was there because I was always (and still am) the designated driver. Yawn.

My favorite fi lms are “Glory” (Civil War), “Hunt for Red October” (Cold War), and “Forrest Gump” (sort of Vietnam War), and my preferred TV stations are The Discovery Chan-nel (“Deadliest Catch” and “Dirty Jobs” have some weird pull over me), and TBS (they

play my favorite movies, see above).Along those same lines, I have a penchant

for quoting movies at apropos moments. “Negative, Ghostrider, the pattern is full,” “Her colors are blush and bashful,” and “You can’t handle the truth!” come out frequently.

I’m also not one for the hip styles, mainly because of cer-tain body parts that, as I’ve discussed previously, could stand some scalpel work. Although in my defense, my attire usually screams “mommy,” not “nerd.”

The only good thing about my lame persona is that my husband fi nds it charming. Plus, he can totally relate. I’ve caught him playing the online interac-tive medieval game Runescape (designed for kids age 10 to 18) alone at 3 a.m., spouting off something like, “I can’t go to bed now, honey; I’m on my way to the Wildy to trade silver with a knight from Vardok.” Yikes.

What’s really sad, is

that after having discussed Potter with my computer geek husband ’til 9:59 last night, this morning I’m in a strange state of depres-

sion. I’ve been looking forward to this book since

I penned the release date in on my 2007

calendar (on Jan. 1) and now it’s over. No more

adventures of teenage wizards

for me to escape into. (“Fifty points from Gryffi ndor!”) And the sixth movie

won’t come out until November of next year. What’s

a dork like me to do?Enter the His Dark Materials series!

Have you heard of it? Ask your kids; they probably have. It’s a fantasy trilogy by Philip

Pullman about a young girl and her daemon (a soul which takes the

form of various animals) fi ghting to save her world (and several others) from total annihila-tion by the evil Lord Asriel. The fi lm based on the fi rst book, “The Golden Com-

pass,” is due out Dec. 7 (221 days to be precise, but I’m not counting) and fea-

tures amazing computer-based imagery, particularly with Iorek, the warrior-king polar bear . . . Oh Lord, I am such a nerd! Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her

at [email protected].

DISPATCHESGET CAR SEAT CHECKED: Did you know that four out of fi ve car safe-ty seats are installed incorrectly? Don’t take a chance with your child’s safety. Get your car seat inspected from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 15 at Clarian North Medical Center, 116th and Meridian Streets. Please bring the car seat, car seat instructions and vehicle owner’s manual along with your child to the inspection. Go to www.clariannorth.com/rsvp to register.

CLUB WELCOMES NEWCOMERS: Moving to a new city can be a hard transition to make, especially for women in families where the husband is the only one that works. Doctors need to be acquired and shopping can be diffi cult when you do not know the area. The Carmel Newcomer’s Club offers all kind of social events for women to help acclimate them to the area and help them make friends. Meet the Newcomers at a coffee on Aug. 14 at the home of one of the club’s members. For more information, call Connie Lewis at 582.0334.

HELP A DOG OR CAT: The Hill’s Second Chance for Love Tour will be in Indianapolis from noon to 3

p.m. Aug. 16 to encourage local residents to help save the lives of one million dogs and cats by the end of the year. As part of the tour, Hill’s will cover the

adoption fee for the fi rst 25 adop-tions between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and provide these owners with a new pet starter kit during a special event at the Humane Society of Indianapolis, 7929 Michigan Road.

PARTY IN THE PARK: Help Coxhall Gardens Aug. 25 at “Gather at the Gardens,” a fundraiser for the new

park at 116th Street and Towne Road. The event includes cocktails and a silent auction at 6 p.m. and dinner by Ritz Charles at 7:30. Silent bidding closes at 8:30. Rickets are $100 per person. Make a reserva-tion by calling 896.5874.


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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS IQ

My training in becom-ing a certifi ed parent coach has propelled me into understanding the benefi ts of Emotional

Intelligence Quotient (EQ) over Intelligence Quotient (IQ). Parent-ing is not easy. It is an “emotional” full-time job. Treating our children’s emotional health is even more diffi cult. We can see when our child is physically ill; fever, chills, running noses, etc. Emotional illness is less visible.

Teaching our chil-dren to experience their emotions so they

can relate to the best of what’s within them requires a commitment from us to focus more on their EQ than IQ. Over the past 30 years, researchers have defi ned the differences of the two, showing EQ as having the edge over IQ.

Here are some of their fi ndings: 1) Children’s abilities to handle frustration,

control emotions and get along with other people, are a better predictor of success than IQ (Snarey & Vaillant, 1985, cited in Chermiss, 2000).

2) Children with highly developed social skills perform better academically than peers who lack these skills (Grossman, et al, 1997).

3) Emotional intelligence is a stronger predic-tor of college academic success than high school grade point average (Parker, 2002).

4) Adolescents who feel their classrooms are respectful and caring are more likely to participate in class and complete their

homework (Murdock, 1999, cited in CASEL 2002).

5) Children who respond to setbacks with hope and resiliency vs. anger and hopeless-ness achieve higher academic and social success (Dweck, 1996).

And my personal favorite:6) Optimism is a skill that can be taught.

Optimists are more motivated, more suc-cessful, have higher levels of achievement, plus signifi cantly better physical and mental health (Seligman, 1991).

Lesson: Optimists see the glass as half full. Pessimists see it as half empty. EQ is on the side of half full.

How are you teaching EQ? I’d love to hear from you.

Ask Yiayia (grandmother in Greek), aka Becky Kapsalis, is a mom, grandmother and certifi ed parent coach. She can be reached by phone at 810.9358 or e-mail at [email protected]

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WHAT’S A HARRY POTTER NERD TO DO?

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KANJI CAMP TEACHES CULTUREAND LANGUAGE OF JAPAN

By Brandon BowmanBrain drain is the result of more time at the

pool and less time in a book. Foreign language students experience this

phenomenon every time they step back into the classroom after a sum-mer of fun. To combat this, Kanji Camp is avail-able to Japanese foreign language students to beat the dreaded sum-mer brain drain.

Kanji Camp was started in 2003 and is a year-long Japanese study program for everyone between the ages of 8 and 60. The camp educates students on the Japanese language as well as cultural topics and customs of Japan. English is also offered at the camp for foreign speakers seeking to learn English.

Kanji is one of the three scripts used in the Japanese culture. Kanji are Chinese charac-ters introduced to Japan in the 5th century from Korea. There are 1,945 characters that are declared for everyday use in kanji. Each kanji character represents a word. In some cases different kanji are paired to represent another word. The kanji “hana” meaning nose, or fl ower is paired up with “bi” meaning fi re. When those kanji are together they mean fi reworks.

Toshiko Sensee, Carmel, began teaching at the camp in 2003.

“Lessons are a combination of instructional activities and hands-on experiences. All the instruction is given in Japanese, and students are encouraged to respond to questions in

Japanese as well,” Sensee said. The hands-on experiences at Kanji Camp

have included the addition of guest experts in the classroom. In the past, Kanji Camp has had

experts teach Japanese tea ceremonies, martial arts and sumie, which is a type of brush painting.

“Students learn to write in Japanese using fude, which are spe-cial brushes for calligraphy. Each day the students get to bring home a

Japanese craft,” Sensee said. Kevin Cole, 15, became interested in the

Japanese language in the sixth grade. “We found that public school classmates

were not learning at a satisfying pace with many days spent repeating previous lessons,” Kevin’s mom, Terrie Cole said. The Coles found that Kanji Camp offered a change for Kevin. He has participated in Kanji Summer Camp, private lessons and group sessions. “The private lessons allow him to move quickly and learn new kanji every week,” Ter-rie Cole said.

Kanji Camp has been where children have begun their love of the Japanese language and culture.

“As a teacher, I get a glimpse into the future generation of interpreters, translators and cross-cultural communicators who want to use their Japanese skills to help break down communication barriers between nations and build bridges among peoples,” Sensee said.

For more information about Kanji Camp, phone (866) 758-3841, e-mail [email protected] or go to www.Kanjicamp.com.

Logan Hill

Kevin Cole


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GIRLS OF TROOP 1289 HAVE THE RIGHT IDEA

In 1912, when Juliette Gordon Low was just get-ting Girl Scouts of the USA off the ground, I wonder if she could have imagined

how fi ve Carmel girls in the year 2007 would become motivated by her example. Elizabeth Anderson, Lauren Burdick, Sarah Fields, Siera Littman and Erin Vollmer — members of Girl Scout Troop 1289 — decided to make the world a better place and in the process achieved the Girl Scout Silver Award.

They earned their Silver Award, which is for girls age 11-14, by starting a camp for adults with disabilities. Professionals who work with the mentally disabled report that activities for adults are fewer than those de-signed for youth. The girls requested a grant through the United Way and were awarded $750 to create Camp SeeStars.

St. Vincent New Hope and the Indiana Mentor Network operate group homes fi lled with residents eager to become campers. The young ladies, one llama and their troop leaders, Patti Vollmer and Vicki Burdick, hap-pily lead the residents off to Camp SeeStars. The two-hour excursion has a beach theme complete with sand and traditional waterside games.

“Everyone reacts to something,” Erin said.

“You just have to fi gure out what that something is, and then you can reach them.”

This revelation came from observing one participant who was not responding to anything during the camp. It looked as though she was not enjoying any of the activities, and the girls were starting to get worried. But when the llama took some food from her hand, she screamed with delight. Later the supervisor of the home said she has not seen that much positive reaction from her in years.

By summer’s end, there will be a badge ceremony to present the Silver Award to each member of Girl Scout Troop 1289. Five families will be fi lled with pride as their scout places the shiny new badge on precisely the correct spot of her uniform. Back at Camp SeeStars, they are still talking about the llama and all of the sand. That must be what Juliette Gordon Low had in mind.

Jeff Worrell is a local business owner. He rec-ognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Carmel” on Cable Channel 16. Contact him at [email protected].

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DISPATCHESBACK TO SCHOOL AUG. 14: There’s only one week left of summer va-cation for students in Carmel Clay Schools. Teachers go back on Mon-day to prepare, and students re-turn next Tuesday. For information on your school, go to http://myccs.ccs.k12.in.us/district/home/

CHS JOURNALISTS WIN AWARDS: Several journalism students from Carmel High School attended the annual Ball State University Jour-nalism Workshops in Muncie in July. HiLite newspaper staff members who participated were Jack Boeg-lin, Rosemary Boeglin, Tim Chai, Jaclyn Chen, Bennett Fuson, Renny Logan, Sherry Lu, Meagan McNulty, Tian Yang and Vannie Yu. Two Pinnacle yearbook staff members, Jennifer Cannady and Amy Ti-beri, attend-ed. Jack Boeglin won the honor for most improved design and McNulty for earned recognition for most creative design.

PARENTS CAN LOG IN: Carmel Clay Schools has launched MyCCS to pro-vide parents online services includ-

ing school calendars, news, and resources. All parents will want to register for this tool in order to re-

ceive emergency notifications and other important phone calls. Par-ents of students in grades 6-12 will also be able to view assignments and grades. Help test the new sys-tem by visiting http://myCCS.ccs.k12.in.us. Click on “Beta-Testers.” Have your student’s ID number ready.

BE A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER OR NURSE: To qualify to be a sub for Carmel Clay Schools, applicants must have earned at least 60 college credit hours and pass a criminal background check. Substi-tute nurse applicants must have an RN license. For more information, contact Mary Martin at 844.9961 ext. 1030

HIGH TECH CHECKLIST FOR A-PLUS STUDENTSPreparing for school is more than just

buying pencils and notebooks with today’s tech-savvy students.

Here’s a back-to-school technology checklist for high-school and college-bound students to help make their school year more productive. From “must-have” staples to “nice-to-have” gadgets, students are taking some pretty pricey gear with them to school and they need to know how to use it as well as how to protect it.

Get It: Laptop computer The laptop computer now plays multiple

roles in a student’s life — typewriter, library, stereo, television, telephone, etc. Dell, HP and Gateway all have laptops for under $1,000.

Protect It: Laptop tracking and recovery software

A laptop is stolen every 53 seconds in the United States. Computrace LoJack for Laptops from Absolute Software can help track down and locate lost or stolen machines, and with the help of local authorities, return it to you. Don’t forget the anti-virus, anti-spyware, encryption and fire-wall software as well as a good cable lock as a visual theft deterrent.

Get It: MP3 PlayerToday’s MP3 players offer much more than

just music. Some have recording functions that allow you to digitally record a lecture and play it back for studying. Didn’t have time to read

the book? Get it in digital format and listen to it before your

test. These nifty gadgets are also portable stor-

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not carrying your laptop.

Protect It: Cases, screen protectors and identification tags

Most MP3 players need more protec-tion from their owners than would-be thieves. A good soft or hard case and screen protector can keep your MP3 player safe from falls, spills and every-day use. A number of companies make ID tags for gadgets like these so good Samaritans can return items to their rightful owners. iPods can also be engraved with your personal information.

Get It: Cell Phone, Camera Phone or Per-sonal Digital Assistant (PDA)

Today’s cell phones help students com-municate and collaborate on all fronts: via phone, e-mail, text message, IM and, in some cases, video. Although using the devices in the classroom may be controversial, parents and

Protect It: Passwords, contact informa-tion and insurance

Many cell phones and portable computing devices can be password-protected to keep nefarious users out of your address book. If you have sensitive data, personal information or pictures on your phone that you don’t want anyone else to get their hands on, using the device’s built-in security can offer some protection. You might also want to label the phone, exter-nally or through a locked screen saver,

with your personal information so it can be returned to you.

friends certainly appreciate being able to communicate with students at a moment’s notice. Plus, if you can store files or receive e-mails on your phone, you catch some extra study time no matter where you are.

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WednesdayCarmel Plan Commission Executive Commit-tee Meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Depart-ment of Community Services conference room

Plan Commission Subdivision Committee, 6 p.m., City Hall

Plan Commission Special Studies Commit-tee, 6 p.m., City Hall

MondayUtilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee, 5 p.m., City Hall caucus room

Aug. 14Parks, Recreation and Arts Committee, 3 p.m., The Monon Center, 1195 Central Park Drive West

Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation board, 7 p.m., The Monon Center

LEGAL BRIEFSBy Douglas Haney, Esq.

ITEM: Indiana’s “Lemon Law”

BACKGROUND: Every state has its own “lemon law” that provides a mechanism to help consumers who have purchased or leased an auto-mobile that contains undisclosed mechanical defects. Consumers who take advantage of this law may be able to force an automobile manufac-turer to repair, replace or repurchase their “lemon.”

THE LAW: In general, Indiana’s “lemon law” applies to all motor ve-hicles except motorcycles, conversion vans, motor homes and trucks weigh-ing more than 10,000 pounds that are sold or leased by an Indiana car dealer. It protects consumers from any vehicle “defect or condition” that they did not cause and that “substantially impairs its use, market value or safety,” or that violates the manufacturer’s warranty. This protec-tion extends until the earlier of 18 months or 18,000 miles from the date the consumer receives the vehicle (the “Protection Period”).

If your vehicle suffers from a seri-ous defect or condition, you must notify the vehicle’s manufacturer at the name and address set forth in your owner’s manual or warranty, within the Protection Period. If, after a “reasonable” number of repair attempts (usually four) or out of service repair days (usually 30), the manufacturer or its authorized dealer is unable to correct the problem, the manufacturer must accept the return of your vehicle and, within 30 days, either provide you with a replace-ment vehicle of comparable value or refund to you your full purchase price (including all credits, incidental costs and trade-in allowances) minus a “reasonable allowance for use” as determined by statutory formula.

RESOURCES: Indiana Code 24-5-13-1 to 24-5-13.5-14; Indiana Code 26-1-1-101, et seq.; 15 U.S.C. §2301, et seq.

Douglas C. Haney is the Carmel City Attorney. The views expressed in this article are not necessarily those of the City of Carmel. Haney’s views should not be relied upon as legal advice applicable to a specifi c factual situation.

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DISPATCHESTOWN MEETING: State Sen. Mike Delph, R-Carmel, is making the rounds. He is hosting a series of fi ve town meetings to discuss is-sues and concerns of constituents. The meetings run today through Aug. 16. He will be at the Car-mel Clay Public Library at 7 p.m. on Aug. 14. “This is a great time for constituents to discuss their opinions on issues facing our state as well as possible solutions,” says Sen. Delph. “I encourage constitu-ents to attend a town hall meeting that is convenient for them.”

NEXT TAX MEETING: Indiana’s Commission on State Tax and Financing Policy will look at how other states handle key tax issues during its third meeting of the sum-mer, scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday in Room 404 of the Statehouse. Sen. Luke Kenley, R-Noblesville, who chairs the commission, said the next meeting would feature data and discussion on what other states do concerning:

HEALTH NOTICE: The Hamilton County Health Department is making an effort to notify the public and retailers affected by the Castleberry canned food recall. Botulism toxin is a signifi -cant public health agent and cases within Indiana have been reported to the Indiana State Department of Health. The Health Department is notifying retailers through mul-tiple formats; however, individuals should also check for recalled prod-ucts stored within their homes and dispose of them properly.

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DISPATCHESCARMEL CHAMBER EVENT: Sign up for the Carmel Chamber’s Business After Hours, which will be 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at Clay Terrace, 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd. Reservations are requested. To reserve your spot, e-mail the chamber at [email protected] or call 846.1049. Or register online at www.carmel-chamber.com.

WESTFIELD LUXURY HOME TOUR: The Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis announces the 2007 Luxury Home-A-Rama will be at Viking Meadows in Westfi eld from Aug. 18 through Sept. 3. hh gregg Fine Lines is the presenting

sponsor, Lockhart Cadillac/Hummer is the auto spon-sor, and

LaSalle Bank is the product sponsor. A portion of the proceeds ben-efi ts the Indiana Ronald McDonald House. Admission is $12 per adult, $6 for children 12 to 5, free for children 4 and younger. For more information, go to sit www.Luxury-HomeARama.com

SMALL BUSINESS CLINIC: The U.S. Small Business Administration will conduct a business loan clinic from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 16 at Charter One Bank, 116th Street and Keystone Avenue. The free clinic will provide guidance to prepare small business owners for meeting with a lender. Attendees will learn how SBA is involved in the loan process, what documents to take to the lender, and how to make a good fi rst impression with the lender. Reservations are required as seating is limited. For more in-formation or to reserve your space, contact Patrick Sawyer of Charter One Bank at 581.1342.

JOINS US FOR COVER PARTY: The next Carmel Business Leader cover party will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at Grape Inspirations, 307 S. Range Line Road. We’ll honor our cover-story subject and provide outstanding networking opportunities, as well as food and beverages. The event is sponsored by Shapiro’s and Clarian North Medical Center.

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SIX LESSONS OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

It is impossible to argue that the rules are changing. The Internet along with digital or electronic communication tools is funda-mentally shifting communication

patterns. Consider these six lessons of the new digital economy.

1. Sell less of more: The Internet has created a global marketplace for products and services. Traditional markets have been smashed into mil-lions of fragments. You can buy almost anything on the Internet at any time. The digital future will be de-fi ned by companies that cater to niche

audiences and sell less quantity of more products. Think about iTunes or Amazon.com. They don’t just cater to the hits; they sell to niche audiences. Remember, there is always a market for a product or service and now it’s easier to fi nd.

2. No interruptions: Consumers are demand-ing fewer interruptions. Commercials are being excluded using digital video record-

ers (i.e., TiVo), pop-ups are being blocked, telemarketing is regulated, SPAM is illegal – the world is shifting from “push” to “pull.” Consumers will “pull” relevant information rather than waiting for a company to “push” a message to them.

3. Global reach: Everybody is connected; the Internet knows no boundaries. Whether you like to believe it or not, the economy at

every level has global reach. 4. Someone’s watching: It’s a little creepy to think that someone is always watching, but it is a fairly true statement especially as it relates to digital communications. It is a measurable medium and easily tracked. Everywhere you visit online, you are leaving your fi ngerprints. 5. Connectivity is increasing: How much time do you spend on the Internet each week? For certain generations, the Internet is the only way they communicate. Internet connectivity will only continue and time spent online will increase as more and more people have access to high speed connec-tions — anywhere, anytime. 6. Technolog y is only a platform: The Internet is only a platform — content is king. People don’t surf or browse the Web looking to be bored, they are looking for engag-ing content. A digital economy is all about content.

To put the future in a different perspec-tive, think what communication will look

like in 2025 given today’s rate of progress. As broadband speed continues to penetrate households and businesses globally, assuredly there is more to the story and future lessons.

David Cain is president of MediaSauce, a digital marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your comments at [email protected].

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We are living in times where very few people think.

Bizarre, but true. I’m not talk-ing about thinking as deciding whether to eat at Burger King or Wendy’s. I am talking about focused, sustained thought to completion on a topic or issue. Here are some of the reasons why:1. Laziness. It’s work to think. Henry Ford said, “Thinking is hard work. That’s why so few people engage in it.” 2. Mental clutter. There are so many things swirling around in our heads that nothing gets any real attention. 3. Busyness. We keep ourselves so occupied with tasks that there’s no time to think. 4. Priority. We don’t make anything important enough to think deeply about. 5. Fear. If we think something through to completion, we might actually have to DO or DECIDE something. They might have to face the truth. 6. Ignorance. Some people just don’t see the value of it. 7. Place. Most people don’t have a designated spot where they can go and think. 8. Silence. It’s tough for many to fi nd quiet, especially if they are unwilling to turn off the

radio, TV or the computer. 9. The entertainment industry and the media. The last thing they want is for their messages to be absent from your conscious-ness. 10. Desire. You have to want to do it, or it just won’t happen.

That’s a pretty good list. If you can make a commitment to focused, sustained thought every day, you will be amazed at how your life will change. You’ll be more effi cient. You’ll be more pro-ductive. You’ll be wiser and make better decisions. You’ll feel more peace. You’ll make more money.

Try it. Start slow — just 10 to 15 minutes a day. Pick your topic, issue or problem and really chew on it. Scribble your insights on a piece of paper. If you’re like me, you may fi nd the whole experience somewhat addictive. I look forward to my thinking time, because some great stuff has happened in my life because of it.

Give it a shot. Let me know in 30 days how it has transformed you.

Kent Burns is a Carmel resident and partner at MRINETWORK, the nation’s largest staffi ng fi rm. He is also a professional speaker and author of “What’s Your Why?” His blog is www.kentburn-sblog.com and he can be reached at [email protected]

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• Square footage: 4,783 square feet (includes 956 square feet in the fi n-ished basement)

• Rooms: This four-bedroom home of-fers three full-baths, two half-baths, an expansive master suite with sitting area, two-story great room, main fl oor den, fi nished basement, and formal living and dining rooms.

• Strengths: Great looking curb appeal. This beautiful red brick, two-story sits on a mature treed lot. The cus-tom built neighborhood has high value homes throughout. The large lake in

the center of the neighborhood adds to the appeal of the surrounding homes.

• Challenges: TThere are a few cos-metic issues that, if improved, would better present this home. A banister on the second fl oor as opposed to knee wall would improve impression. Three of the bathrooms are carpeted and unlike most homes in this price range, the countertops are not a solid surface.

John Pacilio and his team specialize in Carmel real estate with RE/MAX Ability Plus. Contact him at 216.8500 or [email protected].

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SPIRIT DISPATCHESVBS DONATES SUNSHINE PALS: A trip to the hospital can be scary for a child, says Jill Fletchall, Project Sunshine volunteer. She arranged for Second Presbyterian Church’s Vacation Bible School to raise money for Sunshine Pals by sell-ing lemon-ade, baked goods, and collecting monetary donations for an en-tire week. Sunshine Pals are teddy bears that ride in ambulances to provide comfort to children on their way to the hospi-tal. A pediatric ambulance from St. Vincent Children’s Hospital visited Second Presbyterian Church on July 26 and received 150 Sunshine Pals. For more information, contact Fletchall at tjfl [email protected].

SONNENBERG VISITS CARMEL: Carmel United Methodist Church welcomes guest speaker Joel Son-nenberg at all three services on

Sunday, Aug. 19. Burned beyond recogni-tion at the age of 2, when a tractor trailer smashed into his family’s car at a toll

booth, Joel sustained an 85 per-cent burn injury. God has allowed Joel to beat insurmountable odds in order to live a life of blessing and honor.

BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN: King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2201 E. 106th St., announces the Women on Wednesday fall 2007 Bible study. The time will be 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays starting Sept. 12. Courses are Extracting the Precious from 2 Corinthians (book cost $9) and Facing Your Giants (book cost $15). A nonrefundable registration of $15 is due by Sept. 5. Child care available for up to 15 children (fi rst come–fi rst serve basis). For more information, call 846.1555.

Radiant Christian LifeLocation: 16162 Carey Road, Westfi eldPhone: 867.3880Web site: radiantchristianlife.orgFamily Members: Nola and David Swaim and Donna LockerResidence: CarmelWhy we worship at Radiant Christian Life:We began to worship at Radiant Christian Life a year after its inception in February of 2000. This church was birthed from Northview Christian Life by Pastor John Cenero. Northview associate Pastor Gary Sobol took a new position at Radiant because of the growth that was happening. Pastor John’s messages about God in our life,

warmth, friendliness and desire to be a helpful presence in our community kept us coming back. Our church is very friendly and involved in our community, wanting to “come along side” with people in our neighborhood. We love the uplifting music along with a good message on how to apply the Word of God to our lives today. We have many of our members and our youth involved in missions, in the United States and abroad. Our members help Open Doors, a organization that offers a helping hand to those in need in the Westfi eld and Washington Township area. The pastors and the people there are our family and we are so blessed to know them.

WHERE WE WORSHIP (and why)Meet the Swaims

That the Roman Catholic Church sees itself to be “the one true church” is very old theological news.

The general eruption of media and talk radio indignation since the pope seemingly reaffi rmed the Catholic Church’s doctrine of exclusive salvation — “We are the only ones who are saved” — seems to be more a case of bad journalism than bad church public relations.

All grumbling to the contrary, the pope said no such thing. The Vatican’s doctrinal theologians (the current pope used to head that division) drafted a clarifying document stating that the church actually believes what it says it believes, and the pope accepted that document as being also what he believes.

Somehow, this was international news.Any “History of Christian Theology 101”

class includes the facts that 1) the Catholic Church views itself as the one true church; 2) sees itself as mediator between congregants and Christ; and 3) that Catholic authority and practice emanate from its traditions as much as or more so than from the Bible.

Protestant denominations — Episcopal, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Methodist, etc. — also provided a degree of Holy mediation and “liturgical” worship, but encouraged scripture reading to such a degree that America at its founding through about 100 years ago was a

very biblically literate culture.

Since then the Bible-totin’ Baptist, independent Christian and other Evangelical churches — a religious outcropping of recent centuries — have taken to heart what it says in 1 Timothy 2:15 about Christ as the only mediator with God, and bibli-cally inferred that man needs a church (an

“ecclesial community” in Vatican parlance … whatever), a Bible and a personal relationship with Christ, Amen.

Catholic or Protestant or Evangelical, what I know for sure is that Christ doesn’t change, God doesn’t change, and the Holy Spirit doesn’t change.

Maybe if we all tried to be more like them we’d fi nd similarities among ourselves instead of differences. It would make God smile.

And hey, don’t yell at the pope; appreciate a guy who understands his job.

Bob Walters ([email protected]) would point out that, unlike the Trinity, each of us must change … and it’s hard.

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pick up a gooey cake from the grocery, along with that yummy Sterling Vineyard Chardon-nay he likes?”

Why not just plunge a corkscrew into the ol’ boy’s heart?

For as long as I can recall, birthdays, holidays, anniversaries and other mile-mark-ers in life were our culture’s green light for innocently, and unknowingly, indulg-ing in un-natural, chemically treated, processed foods that suck our energy, render our body toxic, weaken our immune system, and thwart our mental capacity,

all as we eagerly hoist a glass, or fi ve, of cheer to toast the occasion, ultimately rendering us brain-dead the next morning. Happy Birthday, Milty! Got any Pepto?

It pains me to recollect, when I used to take cocktailing to Olympian levels, that in order to endure my mind-numbing hangover,

I found paradoxical solace in a greasy bucket o’ Col. Sanders Giz-zards, creamy slaw, and package of lard-glazed, Dunkin’ Sticks. It’s a true miracle that I recovered from terminal heart disease, but that was one hundred pounds ago; but who’s counting?

Why is it, in the holy name of tradition and celebration, do humans rationalize eating, drinking and snacking on all the “forbidden” foods: artfully decorated cakes composed of animal lard shorten-ing; cheese-fi lled pizza crust, greasy meats, eggnog, ribs, full-fat ice cream, cookies, quarts of sugary, carbonated soft drinks, and, often, one too many cocktails.

Of course, we mustn’t omit the succulent, nitrate laced hot dogs and sumptuous, char-grilled, super-sized, cow burgers. Last year at Granddaughter Morgan’s birthday, we were all blue-lipped after shoveling down birthday cake with one-and a half inches of electric blue icing.

Here is an artery clogging example of glut-tony: according to Nutrition Action Newslet-ter, Pizza Hut’s “The New Yorker” weighs in at three pounds raw. Even if you split this monster with three other people, your slices will end up with 760 meaningless calories and a full day’s quota of 18 grams saturated fat and

an artery-detonating 2,280 mg of sodium.Next time, celebrate with a Healthy Choice

Supreme French Bread Pizza and you’ll take in a scant 330 calories, 1.2 grams of fat, and 600 mg of sodium. Now that’s something we can celebrate in good conscience!

Wendell Fowler is a retired chef, as well as an inspirational and motivational speaker. Contact him at [email protected] or go to www.wendell-fowler.com

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quite safe,” says David Spath, Ph.D., a drinking water and environmen-tal management expert for the Cali-fornia Department of Health Services.

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A BETTER BREAKFAST: In addition to protein, eggs contain vitamin B12, which your body needs to metabolize fat. In fact, research-ers at Louisiana State University found that people who ate eggs for breakfast every day lost more weight than those who ate bagels. (Be sure to consult your doctor fi rst if your cholesterol is high.) For an added fi ber boost, eat two slices of whole-grain toast topped with a low-calorie fruit spread.

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which “paid him something in the range of what he could have earned . . . through album sales.” As a followup, Prince will give away more

copies at 21 upcoming concerts where tickets cost about $64 each.

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might be a natural progression from such sites as facebook and myspace.

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SHOULD I LEAVE MY COMPUTER ON ALL THE TIME?By Gary Hubbard

Many people choose to leave their com-puter running because they don’t want to go through the long boot-up process. Some take as long as 30 minutes to boot up all the way. A good clean-up of the computer is a better way to solve that problem.

Some people are concerned about saving electricity and some are trying to squeeze extra life out of their computer because they have heard that turning it on and off reduces the life of the electronic components. There really is no right or wrong answer to this ques-tion, because it’s based on what you are trying to achieve.

Let’s start with the “extending the life” theories. In the early days of the personal computer, they ran very hot. The repeated expansion and contraction of the numerous solder connections and the associated components were known to cause small stress fractures that created system failures. The theory was if you kept the compo-nents and the solder connec-tions at a constant temperature, you eliminate

the possibility of a “thermal cycling” related failure.

Others pointed at the wear and tear to the hard drive from being turned on and off, and that the majority of hard drive failures oc-curred during startup. So if you never turned off your computer, you also avoided those potential points of failure.

Today’s computers run cooler, have far fewer solder connections and have less expo-sure to thermal cycling. Hard drive failure is still a concern, but there is no data that shows that leaving your computer running extends the life of the hard drive.

The issue of saving electricity again depends upon the age of your computer and what power-saving features you have activated. If your desire is to save electricity, turning off

the computer whenever you are not us-ing it can save you money, but that

isn’t practical for most of us. The amount of time that

the computer will be idle is usually

the factor

that determines whether you will shut it off or let it go to “sleep.” Virtually every computer in use today reduces power consumption when-ever the unit has been idle for a pre-set time. The easiest way to see if your computer is go-ing to sleep is if the screen goes blank and the power indicator on your monitor goes from green to amber. In this state, your computer is using far less energy than a 40 watt light bulb (as little as 2.5 watts for the computer and 5 watts for the monitor). The difference between turning it off and leaving it running in a power saving mode is pretty minimal.

Your monitor or LCD screen is one of the biggest consumers of electricity, so if that is a concern, get in the habit of turning off the screen whenever you plan to step away from your computer.

If you plan on leaving your computer running most of the time, be sure to install a battery backup unit instead of a simple surge protector to better protect it round the clock.

If you are going to be away from your com-puter for a long time, in addition to shutting it down, be sure to unplug it from the wall. This will guarantee that it can’t be damaged from any electrical anomalies while you are away!

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

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DISPATCHESQUIT BUGGING ME! You’re con-stantly swatting away bugs at barbecues, while your husband eats his burger in peace. What’s

up? Mosquitoes are simply more at-tracted to women and children, ex-plains Robin Todd, Ph.D., director of

ICR Inc., which evaluates insect repellents. “The skin on a child or young woman is soft, warm and supple,” he says. “To a mosquito, it’s like a juicy steak.” Also, we all give off carbon dioxide and unique hormonal scents, which attract the little buggers.

— quick & simple

BIRD’S BILL DETERMINES DIET: Many people know that birds like certain types of food, but what most don’t know is that the food a bird prefers has a lot to do with its bill. Many birds have a specialized bill, which limits the food it can eat. That’s why specialty mixes ex-ist. Mixes like Wild Delight’s Deck Porch N’ Patio contain seeds that are already shelled, making it a great choice for feeders because a variety of birds can eat it.

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see LEAVES OF THREE, then LET IT BE

Just look for it, and suddenly it’s everywhere. It’s often discov-ered in backyards, encumbering the trunks of evergreens and oc-casionally tickling the canopy of

mature maples. You would expect to stumble across it along the wooded paths of our fa-vorite parks, hiding among summer-fl owering purple conefl owers and grasses and sedges, and maybe even fl irting along the Monon Trail, but in our own backyards? What’s a crazed homeowner to do?

Poison ivy generally is not that big of a deal, statistically. That is until you brush up against it and are subsequently covered in pain-fully itchy lesions. There are all sorts of home remedies, most of which are about as fruitful as the cocktails designed to repel pesky moles.

We discovered a product several years ago called Tecnu, available at many drug stores. If used immediately post-contact, it will effectively wash away the le-sion-causing oil. A similar product applied prior to playing with the invasive vine provides a protective coating.

Nevertheless, a lesson in poison ivy identifi cation is appropriate this time of year as panicked families race to cram another fun activity in our Starbucks-induced schedules

before the kids scream back to school.

Habit takes us to Holliday Park or Cool Creek with a last-minute picnic and grandma’s worn out quilt to lounge on. The girls humor me and pretend to be interested. However, occasionally the spirit surrounds us and one

of those spectacu-lar memories is created and my purpose is redis-covered. We’ve yet to succumb to the discomfort of poison ivy. Our vigilance bor-ders on the possessed, and now anything with three leaves is evil, whether poison ivy or not.

Poison ivy is really pretty easy to spot. It has three leaves, the same number of letters in ivy, with typically a slight red vein in the stem. The middle leaf is ovate,

pointy and serrated, similar to a steak knife. The two outside leaves appear to have oppos-ing thumbs, or lobes.

If your yard is the unfortunate home of poison ivy, purchase a selective herbicide de-signed specifi cally to kill poison ivy and apply

liberally. While more is generally not better, it probably is in this case. Once the plant has met its demise, carefully remove while wearing a long-sleeved shirt using plastic baggies for gloves. Dispose of each afterward. Careful, the oil in the roots and vine are probably still active enough to cause the itchies!

Happy trails!

Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel design, landscape and remodeling fi rm. He may be reached at 679.2565, [email protected] or www.choosesurroundings.com.

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DISPATCHESENROLL IN ART CLASSES: Enroll now for art classes at Artisan Masterpiece, 19 E. Main St. Classes are $125 for 4 weeks, and include Water-color, Fresco Painting, Intro to Drawing, Intermedi-ate Drawing, Portraiture, Interior Design, Stained Glass Panel and The Potters Wheel. De-tails are online at www.artisanmas-terpiece.com, or call 818.0774.

PROTECT THE HAIR: If you’re not washing your hair, wrap a T-shirt turban-style on your head to keep it dry and frizz-free while you bathe. A plastic shower cap traps moisture inside, defeating its purpose.

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HOT WEDDINGS: According to expert Michael Shettel, chief bridal designer for Alfred Angelo, “Less

is no longer more! Opulence, elegance and glamour are the buzz, so beads, crystals and metal-lic embroideries add drama and sparkle to this season’s gowns.” Here are some of his bridal dress tips:

• Mermaid and trumpet-shaped skirts are this season’s must haves — sultry, alluring and shapely.• Strapless gowns are hot in Holly-wood and more popular than ever. Want an alternative? Pair a strap-less gown with a beaded or lace cover-up.• Floaty fabrics and short and sassy looks are hot for this season’s beach, garden or destination wed-dings.

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WHETHER GIVING OR RECEIVING, FOLLOW RULES ON INVITATIONS

Summer is an ideal time to send a clever, memorable invitation to your party. Whether your invitation is printed or prepared

electronically, the words, design and overall “look” of your invitation will infl uence how

those invited respond. It can be unusual, such as appearing on a paddle ball or it can be something simple, such as bordered paper.The Invitation

An invitation should grab the invitees’ attention and build enthusiasm for your party. Obviously, it needs to tell the date, time, location and who’s hosting it. But a good invitation

also should include this information:• What to wear (especially if it is a themed

party)• Parking accommodations• RSVP (this is the French acronym that

represents “respondez s’il vous plait”), which means “please reply.” It is used when someone issues a social invitation and asks whether you can attend.

Reply to an InvitationWhen you RSVP, reply in writing, by phone,

or in kind. If you cannot attend, you do not have to give a reason. For a formal occasion, such as a wedding invitation, if a reply card is included, make sure that it is mailed by the RSVP deadline. And be sure to provide the stamp.

Never leave your potential host in suspense. It is also important to note that some people treat receiving invitations lightly, but it is poor manners to say that you will attend and not show. And, if an emergency comes up, communicate any last-minute changes with your host. Call to say you cannot

attend and apologize.Guest Etiquette Tip

When you arrive at the party, show your appreciation for receiving the invitation by taking a host/hostess gift, such as a bottle of wine, fl owers or chocolates. Your host will appreciate your thoughtfulness. And it is always a good idea to write a brief thank you note afterwards.

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He looked at me suspi-ciously, like he was about to

call Homeland Security. I backed off my origi-nal demand to avoid further embarrassment.

“OK, maybe I didn’t mean to say cold. How about not very hot?

The other customers waiting in line were already buzzing about my odd request. Angelo scored through the large pizza, shoved one slice in the back of the huge oven and left it

there for about 30 seconds, then slid it onto a paper plate. I picked up the gooey wedge, inserted the corner in my mouth and smiled through the stringy cheese.

“Perfect,” I said. But it wasn’t. I really do like cold pizza. And now, because my resolve had melted, I was going to have to spend the next few days with tiny

stalactites of skin hanging down from the roof of my mouth.

My affection for cold food is not limited to pizza. I am writing this column, as I do many of my features, in the hopes of discovering I am not alone in some of my eccentricities. Through these articles I have come to realize that some of my readers also wait for their car dome lights to go out. I was pleased to find out that many people do think a toaster makes better toast than a toaster oven. My contention that a grilled cheese sandwich must be on white bread was met with almost universal approbation. I am delighted to know I am not the only person who retrieves his morning newspaper from the driveway in his underwear.

Ever since I was a kid, I ate food cold, often the remainder of the previous night’s family dinner. My mother loved leftover spaghetti and meatballs right out of the fridge. Baked beans were never warmed up, just served right from the can. I’m not sure if Mom was a culinary visionary or just a lousy (or lazy) cook, but I’ve never heated up a baked bean since. I know this whole thing seems unpatriotic. In fact, I think that the cold spaghetti preference once got somebody’s wife iced on an episode of “The Sopranos.”

I also prefer Chinese food cold. For some reason I’m not a big fan of Hunan or Szech-wan served right from the restaurant’s kitchen, so I often fiddle around with my chopsticks while everybody else is inhaling their Kung Pao Chicken; then I take my dish home in anticipation of a delicious half pint of Moo Shu Pork at about 36 degrees Fahrenheit the next morning. Yes, morning.

Warm apple pie or cherry cobbler? Whose mushy idea was that? Both should be almost frigid when consumed. Fried chicken, sirloin steak, spareribs? Cook ’em up. Chill ’em down. Serve ’em up. Chow down. Very cool.

There are some exceptions, of course. Hot dogs and mashed potatoes, for example, need to be enjoyed above room temperature. Do

you think I’d eat cold chicken soup? I’m not crazy, ya know.

But overall, I think that heating up leftovers is a good way to ruin a wonderful dining experience. If the meal had been that good, there wouldn’t have been any left over to begin

with. So next time you want to enjoy the previous night’s repast,

here’s my final hint: Remove the chosen item from your refrigerator,

walk past the stove with your nose in the air, and polish off that last ear of

corn on the cob.Bon Appetit!

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at [email protected].

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Mike RedmondHumor

IT’S HARD CALLING IN SICK WHEN YOU WORK AT HOME

I work at home, and most of the time it’s a pretty good deal. I can take a snack break any time I want. Casual Friday? I have

Casual August. Every day is Take Your Dog To Work Day. And did I mention the snack breaks?

For all its good points, though, working for yourself, at home, does have certain drawbacks. Sick days, for example. There aren’t any. Bearing in mind the motto of all self-employed people (Haud Opus, Haud Victus – No work, no food) you just sort of overlook the Creeping Crud or Epizootic or whatever else you have, and go to work anyway.

This makes the self-employed home worker different from those who work for companies, who get to call in sick. What am I going to do? Call myself? (“Uh, hi. This is me. I mean you. I mean us. Whatever. I won’t be coming in to work today. Well, not coming in, exactly. More like I won’t be going down the hall to the office in my pajamas, which I could do, seeing as how it’s Casual August. Anyway, I’ll see you tomorrow. Or earlier if I look in a mirror.”)

On the plus side, it stops me from having to make up an excuse when I’m not sick and want the day off, which is what was going on when people called in the following gems I found online the other day, as collected by human resource executives. Some are ridiculous, some are inane, and some show the kind of creativity I am betting these folks NEVER demonstrate on the job.

Here they are:1. Employee was poisoned by his mother-in-

law.2. A buffalo escaped from the game reserve

and kept charging the employee every time she tried to go to her car from her house.

3. Employee was feeling all the symptoms of his expectant wife.

4. Employee called from his cell phone, saying

that he was accidentally locked in a restroom stall and that no one was around to let him out.5. Employee broke his leg snowboarding off his roof while drunk.6. Employee’s wife said he couldn’t come into work because he had a lot of chores to do around the house.7. One of the walls in the employee’s home fell off the night before.8. Employee’s mother was in jail.9. A skunk got into the employee’s house and sprayed all

of his uniforms.10. Employee had a bad case of hiccups.11. Employee blew his nose so hard, his back

went out.12. Employee’s horses got loose

and were running down the highway.13. Employee was hit by a bus

while walking.14. Employee’s dog swallowed

her bus pass.15. Employee was sad.

OK, I guess some of these could be plausible. We’ve all been chased by buffalo, after all, and who among us hasn’t gotten drunk and used the roof as a downhill run? And heck, we’re all

bailing out our mothers every other week or so, right?

Yeah, right.I’d say more, but there are a lot of chores

around the house I need to get done today. One of the walls is threatening to fall down. The horses are loose. And I’m feeling kind of sad. Not that I can call up the boss and tell him about it. He never listens to me, anyway.

I guess I’ll just go back to work.

Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at [email protected] or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244. For information on speaking fees and availability, visit www.spotlightwww.com.

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DISPATCHESBRIDES, TAKE NOTE: Popular wedding D.J. Sunny Moon will join other wedding professionals for a bridal open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 15 at The Montage, 8580 Allison Pointe Blvd., In- dianapolis. Other vendors

include: Flowers by Tiffany; BPL Images

Wedding Photogra-phy; Indy Visual; Arbonne Interna-

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GOLF TO END MS: More than 120 golfers will tee off to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis at the 10th annual Heritage Classic Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday at Prairie View Golf Club, 7000 Longest Drive, Carmel. The day of golf and fellow-ship begins at 10 a.m. and wraps with a dinner banquet and awards ceremony in the evening. Registra-tion is $175 per person. To register, go to www.heritageclassic.org.

MEET THE AUTHOR: The Mystery Company (233 Second Ave. SW, Carmel) will host a book signing and discussion with William Kent Krueger, author of “Thunder Bay,” another in his Cork O’Connor mys-

teries series, at 7 p.m. on Aug. 21. The author’s

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MOVIE IN THE PARK: Carmel Parks will present “How to Eat Fried Worms” at dusk Friday at West Park (2700 W. 116th St.).In case of rain, the event will be held at the Monon Center. Contact Emily Randell at 573.5243 or [email protected] for more information.

NORTHWARD BOUND: On Stage Alaska, a live performance and fi lm presentation, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., Indianapo-lis. Alaska comes alive during the free event as an entertaining duo shares their passion for America’s northernmost state. It’s presented by Ambassadair, a division of the Grueninger Travel Group, and Hol-land America Line. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Ambassadair at 581.1122 or (800) 225.9919.

What: Opening of the 2007 Indiana State FairWhen: Wednesday (through Aug. 19)Where: Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., IndianapolisCost: $8, children 5 and under are freeDetails: This year’s fair — dubbed the “Year of Corn” — honors the role corn plays in Indiana’s economy.New this year: The Wonder Trail (family adventure); Indiana Curiosities: A Walk Thru the Wacky Side of Hoosier Life; International Circus Hall of Fame Parade (Aug. 13); Kachunga & the Alligator (educational show); The Pork Chop Revue featuring Oink the Singing Pig; Giants of the Prairie historic tractor display; and a demolition derby (Aug. 19).Info: (317) 927-7500, www.indianastatefair.com

WELL-KNOWN PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERMary Kissel MOVES TO MAIN STREET

By Barbara E. CohenThe cedar-shake walls of the former Carmel

Barber Shop have given way to plaster walls adorned with hand-tinted photographs of frolicking children, now that Mary Kissel Photography has relocated to the storefront at 12 W. Main St.

“I’ve had my studio at a number of other, less-accessible places, and I’m very excited to have a gallery space where people can drop in,” said Mary Kissel, who has 25 years’ experi-ence in black-and-white portrait photography.

Kissel has had studios around Carmel for about a dozen years, with her images hanging in stores catering to kids rather than in galler-ies. New clients mostly contacted her through recommendations from current clients. The storefront gallery gives her growing business more visibility, while supporting the growth of Carmel as an arts destination.

“You might say I was in Carmel before Carmel was cool,” Kissel said. “I have a vested interest in the community as an arts commu-nity.”

Although Kissel makes her living through portrait commissions, especially of children and families, she sees herself as an artist rather than a mere recorder of faces or physiques. In each photograph, Kissel strives to capture both a likeness of the subject and the underly-ing emotions and feelings.

“I’m capturing what will become a family memory, and I try to make the photo shoot part of the experience by keeping it playful,” she said. “Any image I make will need to speak for this person (when they are absent). If you can imagine a “forever” expression of a human being, an image that can last longer than a lifetime, well, that’s my intention every time I pick up my camera.”

Kissel still shoots fi lm, which she prints in sepia tones or in black-and-white on archival-quality watercolor paper and then paints by hand to bring out the colors.

“Each print is an individual art piece that I treat lovingly,” she said. “As far as angle, light and composition, that’s all exterior stuff. I’m pretty much an ‘anything goes’ photographer.

My favorite images are those that happen because the child being photographed leads the way.”

Surrounded by the spirit of everyone who had their hair cut

there for 60 years, Kissel brings a fresh face to the Car-mel streetscape. A selection of prints is avail-able for viewing at the gallery by appointment or by chance if you catch Kissel working there when she’s not on location.

For more information, call (317) 580.0051 or visit www.marykis-sel.com.

Barbara E. Cohen is a freelance writer who cov-ers the arts for Current in Carmel and teaches art history at Ivy Tech Community College. You can reach her with comments or story ideas at [email protected].

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Phone: 846.8820Hours: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday

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Brunchies opened on Sept. 5, 2006. Since then, Brunchies has tried to connect with the community as much as possible. “We try to make our place your place when you come in to eat,” Jenny Hoover said. Larry and Jenny Hoover have been developing and working in restaurants for many years. “Larry has been in the business for 32 years, and he really knows what he’s doing,” Hoover said. The couple grew up in Broad Ripple and owned the Tin Star in the early 1990s. They found out about Brunchies when it was called Biscuits. “We knew the previous owner and thought it would be a great place to come to,” Hoover said. Since then, the Hoovers have been pleased with the community’s response to their res-taurant. Brunchies serves breakfast all day long. “We have French Toast and some great skillets. Of course, though, our Biscuits and Gravy is a favorite of everyone,” Hoover said.

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BD’s MongolianBarbecue

Where she eats: Cafe Nora

What she eats there:The duck. The presentation is great and the fl avor is awesome. The options you get with the duck are pretty good as well. You get to pick from a lot of side items so it makes the duck awesome.

What she likes about Café Nora:They have great martinis, and the outdoor seating is nice. The design of the place is great, too. The seating area is basically one straight hallway. The staff is a bit younger as well, which makes its atmosphere relaxed.

Café Nora1300 E. 86th St., IndianapolisPhone: 571.1000Web site: cafenora.comLunch: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday - Saturday. Dinner: 5 to 9:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 5 to 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday; 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday

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CultureSummerfest Hamilton County Artists’ Association exhibit. Dates: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Location: 195 S. Fifth St., Noblesville. Phone: 776-2ART. Web: www.HCAA-IN.org.

Big River — The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Carmel Community Players production of Mark Twain story.Dates: Friday-Sunday. Location: Clay Middle School, 5150 E. 126th St. Time: 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Price: $12 for adults and $10 for students, seniors and children. Phone: 815.9387. Web: carmelplayers.org.

Smoke on the MountainStep back to a simpler time and pull up a pew as the congregation of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church hosts its fi rst Saturday Night Sing in 1938. Dates: Through Sunday. Location: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis.

Cost: $32.50 to $52.50. Phone: 872.9664. Web: beefandboards.com.

Live MusicEndless SummerDate: Wednesday. Location: Gazebo at Carmel Civic Square. Time: 7 p.m. Price: Free. Phone: 898.1123.

Jennifer Kirk and FriendsDate: Thursday and Friday. Location: Kincaid’s at Clay Terrace. Time: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Featuring half-priced appetizers and drink specials for beer wine and cocktails, everyday from 4-7 p.m. and from 9 p.m. until closing.

The Fabulous ImportsDate: Saturday. Location: Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian St. Phone: 573.9746. Web: mickeysirishpub.com.

Songs for a New WorldA musical review by Jason Robert Brown. Dates: 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Location: Studio 15, 15 First Ave. NE. Cost: $15 adults, $12 seniors and students. Phone: 815.9387.

Gordon Bonham Blues Band and Gene DeerDate: Wednesday. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Indianapolis Art Center,

820 E. 67th St., Indianapolis. Cost: $9 at the gate, $8 in advance, $7 for Art Center members, $2 children

ages 3-12. Cash only at the gate. Phone: www.IndplsArtCenter.org.

Standard, Off-Stage Sound, UnkemptDate: Wednesday. Location: Birdy’s, 2131 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Time: 8:30 p.m.Phone: 254.8971. Web: birdyslive.com/

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KaraokeNippers Bar & GrillDate: Friday and Saturday. Time: 9 p.m. to close. Location: 1772 E. 116th St. Phone: 818.9980. Web: nippers2.com.

Majors Sports CaféDate: Fridays. Time: 9 p.m. to midnight. Location: 2293 E. 116th St. Special: Budweiser buckets of beer special, fi ve for $9.95. Phone: 566.8482. Web: majorssportscafe.com.

ComedyDrew HastingsDate: Wednesday. Time: 8:30 p.m. Location: Crackers Broad Ripple, 6281 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. Phone: 255.4211.Web: crackerscomedy.com.

By Sherry MielkeFor Current In Carmel

As I approached Clay Middle School for the dress rehearsal of the Carmel Community Players’ “Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” I had no idea what to expect. Many of us have read the “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” and perhaps we have seen a play or two depicting the adventures of Huck and his friend, Tom Sawyer, but I never would have expected experiencing such a captivating evening.

Just as Mark Twain gave us the unique Huckleberry Finn, the Carmel Community Players gave us a wonderfully unique evening to remember with Big River. The actors were extraordinary, and the plot enthralling. Huckleberry Finn, played by Brett Taylor, was perfectly cast. This talented young man, with a remarkable voice, portrayed a mischievous character that, through his experiences with two con men, developed a conscience and morals.

The duets sung by Taylor and Onis Dean, who played Jim,

were extraordinary and truly professional. One could feel their connection and friendship grow through their many trials and tribulations. The set was believable and simple, and it was easy to become totally involved in the plot while seemingly riding on the raft with Huck and Jim.

One of the many highlights of the play was watching the animated interaction between King and Duke. King, played by CCP President Larry Creviston, and Duke, portrayed by Rick Sharp, were a perfect combination for entertainment. These two talented actors kept the audience enthralled with their amusing portrayal of Romeo and Juliet and, of course, The Royal Nonesuch. Their larger-than-life performances kept the audience amused, entertained and wanting to see more of this tantalizing twosome.

“Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” completes its run this Friday-Sunday at Clay Middle School.

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BiRTHsSt. Vincent Carmel

June 26girl — Fletcher, john and KristineJuly 27boys — Moss, brad and jayme; barnett, durand and Kennie, carmen girls — King, jon and beth; Sherrod, Ebony; brown, accamieJuly 28boys — Frey, Sean and burt, jenni; Zimmerman, William and Stacey; Williams, Michael and angelagirls — jackson, chris and donita; Morris, Staci; dunasky, jeffrey and rosaJuly 29boy — Lopez, jason and Sarahgirl — pothuri, premnath and chavali, SandhyaJuly 30girl — Fettig, george and jodinaJuly 31boy — jackson, chad and

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OBiTuARiEsMarcia Gay Gilmore Nickerson, 70, Fishers, passed away july 29, 2007, in her home, after a long battle with cancer. She was born March 11, 1937. in boston to the late L. donald and Marjorie Vogel gilmore. in addition to being a homemaker, Mrs. Nickerson had previously been employed with several local businesses. She was a graduate of colby-Sawyer college in New hampshire. Mrs. Nickerson was also active in the hamilton center Women’s auxiliary and was a member of the dinner bell circle at carmel United Methodist church. Survivors include her husband, ripley Nickerson; children jeffrey, Stephen and Scott Nickerson and Lisa Lasher; 8 grandchildren; sister diane Williams and brother L. donald gilmore jr. a private family service will be held in carmel Methodist church, of which she was a member. Family and friends gathered on aug. 2 in Leppert Mortuary, Smith carmel chapel. go to www.leppertmortuary.com to may share a memory, sign the guest book or make a memorial contribution to Ovar’coming Together, 3050 N. Meridian St., indianapolis, iN 46208.

POLiCE RuNsJuly 251:18 a.m., Fire department, advanced life support, serious, 12443 branford St.1:26 a.m., domestic, 13090 pennsylvania St.2:33 a.m., accident with property damage, river rd. / prairie pl.3:44 a.m., Theft, 9601 college ave.10:17 a.m., accident with property damage, E. 116th St. / rosemeade dr.10:55 a.m., Theft, 3550 E. 98th St.11:26 a.m., disturbance, 10721 Lakeshore dr. W.11:40 a.m., accident with property damage, W. 136th St. / N. Meridian St.11:47 a.m., accident with property damage, Old Meridian St. / W. carmel dr.11:50 a.m., accident with property damage, E. 116th St. / N. Meridian St.11:55 a.m., Theft, 13797 Mill Stream ct.12:33 p.m., accident with property damage, Sr 431 S. / E. carmel dr.1:05 p.m., Fire department, residence fire, 5826 Pheasant Ct.1:05 p.m., accident with property damage, S. range Line rd. / E. carmel dr.1:51 p.m., accident with property damage, Sr 431 N. / E. 96th St.2:49 p.m., accident with personal injury, E. 111th St. / college ave.5:23 p.m., robbery, 4140 E. 96th St.

5:23 p.m., Theft, 13763 Springmill blvd.5:54 p.m., accident with personal injury, W. 146th St. / Towne rd.6:22 p.m., Theft, 3 civic Sq.6:39 p.m., Theft, 12417 N. Meridian St.7:51 p.m., domestic, 141 pineview dr.8:12 p.m., accident with property damage, hazel dell pky. / E. 131st St.8:29 p.m., harassment, 1358 Stoney creek circleJuly 267:24 a.m., Theft, 1430 E. 96th St.8:09 a.m., civil dispute, 12802 hamilton crossing blvd.8:40 a.m., accident with property damage, E. 131st St. / gray rd.9:11 a.m., accident with property damage, Sr 431 N. / E. Main St.10:49 a.m., Theft, 1134 indian Trail10:58 a.m., disturbance, 3510 E. 96th St.12:20 p.m., accident with property damage, 14450 clay Terrace blvd.12:36 p.m., accident with property damage, 14400 clay Terrace blvd.1:54 p.m., juvenile complaint, 74 Woodacre dr.2:42 p.m., juvenile complaint, W. 131st St. / horseferry rd.3:26 p.m., Theft, 1300 E. 96th St.4:23 p.m., accident with property damage, N. Meridian St. / W. 103rd St.4:25 p.m., accident with personal injury, college ave. / congressional blvd.8:53 p.m., domestic, 4976 Tudor pl.11:13 p.m., burglary, 3724 Shafer circle

July 2710:21 a.m., burglary, 584 hunters dr. E.12:42 p.m., civil dispute, 1017 golfview dr.12:46 p.m., accident with property damage, E. 96th St. / S.r. 431 N.12:56 p.m., Theft, 705 Nottingham ct.2:29 p.m., accident with property damage, 3210 E. 96th St.2:41 p.m., accident with property damage, S.r. 431 S. / E. 116th St.2:41 p.m., accident with property damage, E. 96th St. / S.r. 431 S.2:48 p.m., Theft, 4976 Tudor pl.3:45 p.m., accident with property damage, 7235 E. 116th St.4:01 p.m., accident with property damage, N. Meridian St. / N. range Line rd.3:27 p.m., accident with property damage, E. 126th St. / Stanwich pl.4:26 p.m., Theft, 288 Meadow Ln.4:51 p.m., accident with property damage, W. 116th St. / clay center rd.4:54 p.m., accident with property damage, N. Meridian St. / i-465 W.5:26 p.m., accident with property damage, E. 96th St. / hazel dell pky.6:01 p.m., accident with property damage, Old Meridian St. / N. Meridian St.6:17 p.m., harassment, 12570 Spring Violet pl.6:39 p.m., accident with property damage, E. 111th St. / Westfield blvd.8:43 p.m., Fight, 14490 clay Terrace blvd.10:57 p.m., juvenile complaint, 1454 Springmill ponds blvd.11:42 p.m., domestic, 10000

Upton ct.11:55 p.m., harassment, 3 civic Sq.July 285:53 a.m., juvenile complaint, 13691 Frenchmans creek10:37 a.m., accident with property damage, 2 civic Sq.11:38 a.m., accident with property damage, E. 131st St. / river rd.1:12 p.m., accident with property damage, 14455 clay Terrace blvd.3:06 p.m., Theft, 9601 college ave.3:02 p.m., Fire department, advanced life support, serious, 11840 Tarrynot Ln.5:57 p.m., harassment, 5223 Westwood dr.6:30 p.m., accident with property damage, 14159 clay Terrace blvd.10:19 p.m., accident with property damage, 14311 clay Terrace blvd.July 291:34 a.m., accident with property damage, 1425 W. carmel dr.4:31 a.m., death investigation, 133 pineview dr.5:46 a.m., Suicide, 433 cool ridge dr.9:34 a.m., Theft, 12251 pebble pointe pass9:48 a.m., accident with personal injury, W. 106th St. / N. Michigan rd.12:37 p.m., Theft, 1212 E. 116th St.3:15 p.m., Theft, 3621 Eden pl.4:22 p.m., domestic, 812 Schoen ct.4:20 p.m., accident with property damage, E. 96th St. / N. Meridian St.5:43 p.m., Theft, 812 Schoen ct.

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