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SEPTEMBER 25 & 26 WILSON: TRAINING FOR A TRIP TO DISNEY / P5 MONON CENTER COMBATING VEHICLE THEFTS / P6 HISTORIC HOME WAITING MONTHS FOR RENOVATIONS / P7 Submitted Illustration Indiana’s best children’s hospital is in your backyard. Tuesday September 21, 2010 FREE FREE FOR ALL: THE CARMEL INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL CIAF promotes economic development and culture for Carmel & artists / P9
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SEPTEMBER 25 & 26Saturday 10 am–6pm • Sunday 10 am–5 pmThe corners of Rangeline and Main Street in Carmel

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Founded Oct. 24, 2006, at Carmel, INVol. IV, No. 40

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It is our position that the children of Hamilton County should take the coming fall school season as an opportunity to approach the year with new resolve. Yes, it’s that time of year again, the summer has come to a close, football season is under-way, and most notably for some, school is in session! While for both from the children themselves and also from the parents this time of year brings mixed emotions, the season is flush with opportunity. Pay close attention to this moment and identify specific goals targeted for achievement: per-haps it’s a grade point average, or pursuing participation in a sports team, or even a run for a position in student leadership. Whatever the aspiration may be, take time, think hard, and set a plan to work towards the goal.

As the long, hot days of summer come to an end, we should work to let go of past issues and perceived catastrophes to focus our energies on the year ahead. Even if last year failed to meet our expectations, so what! Remember, there is no time like the present. Make this fall the time for a fresh start and take advantage.

Clean slate Danergous youthIt is our position that society has created a

dangerous habit of putting pressure on children to perform at a high level of competition, often before they are mentally or physically ready.  Recently, during a warm-up practice at the Indianapo-lis Motor Speedway for a U.S. Grand Prix racing event, a child died. Such a tragedy is hard to digest. Yet pursuing one’s dreams, conquering fear, and defeating all obstacles are all important symbols of the American way of life. Such a mindset helped found our nation and free the human spirit.

A question remains though: At what age does one have the maturity to weigh the risks and benefits of personal behavior? We often hear in news accounts, of parents, who can’t refuse their children’s dreams of excel-lence—thus, a teenager sailing around the world, climbing Mount Everest, or, simply, trying to win a college scholarship in baseball, football, or basketball. But who owns the dream: the child or the parents? Do children have the mental developmental capacity of an adult decision maker: the impulse control, stress management, and abstract thinking? Is a parent right to indulge the immature desire of a child to engage in high-risk or even life-threatening behavior?

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ARTICLE 1.Bill of Rights. Section 18. The penal code shall be founded on the principles of refor-

mation, and not of vindictive justice. Section 19. In all criminal cases whatever, the jury shall have the right

to determine the law and the facts.

Section 20. In all civil cases, the right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate.

Section 21. No person’s particular services shall be demanded, without just compensation. No person’s property shall be taken by law, without just compensation; nor, except in case of the State, without such compensation first assessed and tendered. (History: As Amended November 6, 1984).

Section 22. The privilege of the debtor to enjoy the necessary comforts of life, shall be recognized by wholesome laws, exempting a reasonable amount of property from seizure or sale, for the payment of any debt or liability hereafter contracted: and there shall be no imprisonment for debt, except in case of fraud.

The views in these editorials are of reader participants. They do not represent those of Current Publishing ownership and management.

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Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan, commenting on our debt issues, had this to say while speaking to the Council on Foreign relations in New York recently: “I am in favor for the first time in my memory of raising taxes.” What a guy! Very creative. While we agree with him that we “must find a way to simmer down fiscal activism and allow the economy to heal,” we couldn’t disagree more with his solution. Hey Al, it’s the spending, Stupid! We do not have a revenue problem. If we raised taxes, does anyone believe that money will be wisely spent and/or invested? Do you want to send more money to Charlie Rangel, Barney Frank and those moderate Re-publicans that never met a spending bill they didn’t love? If we don’t get serious about significantly cutting Washington spending, then we’re headed for bankruptcy. Maybe, just maybe, the results on Nov. 2 will make it clear which direction we want to head.

• • •Infrastructure. It keeps this city going, and,

from what we can tell, Carmel leads the way in Hamilton County, as far as making sure everything – including improvements – is up to snuff. Take Range Line Road, for example.

Without fanfare, and before we could blink, the road surface was milled and a fresh layer of asphalt was applied. The thoroughfare recently had taken a pounding under re-routed traffic from the Keystone Parkway project. Now that Keystone is closing in on completion, it was time to give Range Line a re-dressing. We applaud the move. Are all the streets in this city perfect? They most certainly are not, but the folks who manage those projects are keenly aware of the needs and they act as soon as they are able. We like that pattern, and we anticipate it will not change.

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COmmEntaRYby terry anker

Why is it that we say that marriage is hard? Wouldn’t it be more accurate to say that rela-tionships are hard? I recently spent an evening with a young man fighting to preserve his not-yet year-old marriage. It seems, his spouse – like many of us – find marriage “difficult” and as such it should be promptly dismissed for some-thing more “fun.” Certainly, no one should remain in a relationship that is abusive or in other ways wholly unsatisfying. So what is fair to expect from our interpersonal interactions? Is there a relationship out there that is all sunshine and rainbows?

On a happier note, these young people are pursuing professional counseling to try to develop the skills necessary to maintain and flourish in an adult relationship. But my young friend continually recounted to me that mar-riage is work … marriage is hard … marriage is a challenge. Isn’t maintaining every relationship worthy of effort? Why have allowed popular culture to frame marriage as something that is a

task to be confronted and worked through – feel the burn? To me, all human interactions require attention, tact and esteem to preserve and grow. Spending time is crucial. Expressing receptive-ness to another’s point-of-view is required. And, showing concern and respect is essential.

We seem to consider the institution to be either too much work to be worth the effort; or, on the other extreme, we expect it to be so free of obligation that we do nothing to maintain it. Many of us assumed that once the marriage vows are cast that we naturally slip into a state of unattended bliss. Disagreement, rather than being an accepted part of the course of the rela-tionship, becomes a tremendous concern. What interpersonal interaction can be maintained in a hothouse without proper care and feeding? To me, relationships are work. Marriage is fun.

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

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» aWakening – Outreach, Inc. will present its 2010 Vision Dinner entitled “aWakening: Stories of Hope” Oct. 11 at the Mansion at Oak Hill. The event will begin at 6:30 with a coffee reception, fol-lowed by dinner and a program at 8 p.m. featuring a performance by singer/song-writer Jon McLaughlin and the unveiling of a new coffee table book featuring per-sonal stories of Outreach youth. For more information or to RSVP, call 951-8886.

» Zeko shoes donates to Carmel Pups – Zeko Shoes teamed up with the Carmel Dad’s Club and through a joint effort fundZraising program raised more than $1,100 to buy football equipment for the Carmel Pups Football travel team. To learn more how Zeko Shoes can help support your team, visit them at www.zekoshoes.com/fundraiser.

» Keystone open at Carmel Drive – The interchange at Keystone Parkway and Carmel Drive was scheduled to open last Friday following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This is the final CarmelLink roundabout to open. The six roundabout interchanges along Keystone Parkway were part of a three-year project to lower the grade of Keystone under six major interchanges along the five-mile stretch.

» Girls’ night out – Join Busby Eye Care on Sept. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. for an eve-ning of food, wine, shopping and fun. The event will also include a free massage or eye makeover for those in attendance as well as various special offers and door prizes. Call 896-5005 for details.

» Westfield resident needs your help – Laurie Paisley, featured on the cover of Current in Westfield last December for distributing more than 1,000 Christmas Jars throughout all 50 states and other countries, needs your support to contin-ue her giving this year. Paisley submitted her proposal to the Pepsi Refresh Project in hopes of receiving a $5,000 grant. You can vote for her proposal once a day for the whole month of September at www.refresheverything.com and searching for “Christmas Jars”.

»Weekly Rotary meeting – The Car-mel Rotary Club will meet Friday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th Street. For more information about Rotary Club or its weekly meetings, contact Bill Schnell at 319-1758.

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COmmEntaRYby Danielle Wilson

We haven’t, but we are in training for the Disney experi-ence through a program called CKI. That is Cincinnati’s King’s Island for you theme park amateurs.

If you’re even remotely contemplating a Disney run in the future, pack up the little ones and journey forth! King’s Island is the perfect place to practice your family’s amusement park survival skills before taking the financial plunge into a Walt Disney World vacation.

Located on the northeast side of Cincinnati, it’s a quick two-hour jaunt for Indy suburbanites, making the park an easy day trip. Sure you’ll feel like you’ve been beaten with a sledgehammer the next morning, but think of it as basic training. If you and your family survive CKI, and can honestly say that the laughs outweighed the nausea, then you might be ready for the real deal.

A lot depends on the age, height, and tem-perament of your children. Our oldest is 11, freakishly tall, and loves the Big Daddy Rides :

The Beast, Diamondback, and The Vortex. He’s definitely Disney certified.

Our twins, age nine, are split. They have both finally met the 54 inch minimum height requirement to ride most of the Big Daddy Rides, but only one actually enjoys torturing his little body with bone-rattling jerks and vomit-inducing spins. The other is quite content in the kiddy area riding pseudo-coasters and rail-controlled vehicles.

Our youngest and shortest is still a crap

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So, though Disney has something for everyone, our family would be divided in half most of the time with one group hitting the thrill rides at Epcot and Hollywood Stu-dios and the other frolicking with Snow White in Magic Kingdom.

To summarize, if you aren’t sure you and the kids are ready for amusement park

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By Brandon Bowman Current in Carmel

The Monon Community Center is stepping up efforts to thwart criminals from stealing items left in unattended vehicles.

There have been 65 reported cases of theft at the MCC this year, up from 30 a year ago. Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation Director Mark Westermeier said that in his opinion, three things have contributed to the increase of thefts.

“The tough economic times we’re in right now, advertising for the Monon Center in larger markets and people leaving items in plain sight are all reasons for this increase,” he said.

To help reduce thefts, the MCC has hired a private security group to secure the parking lot during operating hours. But better efforts by patrons to conceal and secure personal items are also necessary to decrease the thefts. Westermeier said the recent string of thefts has happened in primarily a “snatch and grab” fashion.

“The items that are being stolen are things like cash, purses and briefcases,” he said. “With the cars’ windows rolled down, there is a better opportunity for someone to take those items.”

Lt. Jeff Horner of the Carmel Police De-partment said his department has increased patrols around the center as well.

“We’ve also noticed the spike down there, but we’ve also seen a slight increase in other areas as well,” Horner said.

The Carmel Police Department does not have a direct contact with the private security group used by the Monon Community Center but said the collective efforts of the two could help curb the vehicle thefts.

Still, Horner agrees with Westermeier and said residents of Carmel should be more aware of what they leave in their cars and how visible those objects are.

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According to Courtney O’Neil, co-founder of Whale of a Sale, a children’s consignment event, the current economic recession can demand consignment for both buyers and sellers. “It’s an amazing opportunity to buy upscale merchan-dise at bargain prices,” O’Neil said.

Whale of a Sale, specializes in bringing in children’s clothes and toys as well as maternity wear for north side mothers and children. Ac-cording to O’Neil, shoppers can expect 50 to 90 percent off standard retail prices for items from Gymboree, Baby Gap, Ralph Lauren and other designers.

With more than 200 parents from around Indianapolis signed up to sell their gently-used children’s clothing, for O’Neil, the benefits of Whale of a Sale seem obvious. According to her, sellers receive a minimum of 60 percent of the price listed on their items, which, she said, is much higher than that of traditional consign-ment shops. Additionally, sellers have the op-tion of donating any unsold items to the Good Samaritan Network. Those who still want to register can do so at whale-sale.com.

For co-founders O’Neil and Jennifer Hare, Whale of a Sale becomes a shopping event.

“This is not a garage sale. All items on the sale floor will have been screened for stains and odors,” O’Neil said. Thirty vendors will also be in attendance, specializing in merchandise for both mothers and children and bringing in jew-elry, books, toys and other items.

According to O’Neil, events like Whale of a Sale and consignment shopping and selling can alleviate some of the burdens brought on by the current economic downturn. For her, there is no better time to buy and sell gently-used children’s clothing. “Consignment is really popular in this economy, especially for kids’ stuff,” she said. “Since it’s rarely-worn, it’s nice to get something back.”

Attend Whale of Sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 1 and 2 at the Eagle Church in Zions-ville. Admission is free.

Consignment sale finds success in tough economy

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Stripped of its recognizable yellow siding on the first floor, The Peele House looks like a shadow of its former self. The house is where Elizabeth Peele coined Carmel’s name after read-ing Isaiah 35:2 from the Bible.

Moved from its original location a year ago to make way for new construction in the Arts & Design District, The Peele House waits to be restored at the northeast corner of 4th Street Northeast and North Range Line Road.

“The Peele House is an asset to the city, and the Carmel Redevelopment Commission is con-cerned that the project has not been completed,” Carmel Redevelopment Commission President Ron Carter said. The CRC spent the money to move the building in March of last year.

Lot 5, The Peele House’s new location, was cleared of two houses to make room for the historic home. “The plan is to make the home look like it did before it was moved,” said Mike Hollibaugh Carmel’s director of community services. The weaving room of The Peele House was removed prior to the move and there’s no word yet if that will be restored.

A building permit, called an Improvement Location Permit in Carmel, was issued for the location three weeks ago and the gas and electric

have been turned on. Once the additional plats are approved, the development can move along as planned.

While the CRC voices its concern that The Peele House hasn’t been completed, it appears as though work will begin sooner than later. The home where Carmel got its name will be able to stand for years to come at its new location and a piece of Carmel’s Old Town will stand near to the lofts and galleries as a testament to the his-tory of Carmel’s beginnings.

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Well trained from her experience in the For-tune500 corporate world and a natural leader, Cherie Piebes is the woman to go to if you need an army of volunteers. This year, Cherie Piebes is heading the army of volunteers that help out with the Carmel International Arts Festival, and is a key member of the committee to make sure event is pulled off smoothly and seamlessly.

“She has the skills we need,” said Festival Director Rosemary Waters.

Cherie has been a member of the organizing committee for the last five years. Her primary duties have always revolved around the vol-unteers. “The number of people offering to volunteer grows each year because the Festival has a great reputation and it is fun,” said Piebes. Good thing, because each year, as the festival gets bigger and bigger, the need for more vol-unteers has also increased. In true Carmel style, year after year, enough volunteers commit to the weekend and the artists, art lovers and district merchants leave the event satisfied.

Cherie Piebes is well known in the District. She and her husband John Heinzenger, own Artisan Masterpieces. The shop offers unique gifts, creative accessories, and holds art classes in their studio and children’s arts and crafts camps. One of the reasons she decided to give back to

her community by working year round on the Festival was because of her dedication and sup-port of the local arts community. She is also a member of the Carmel Arts Council and works tirelessly on their yearly fundraising gala.

“I like being a part of an organization where each member of the Committee aspires to do the best possible job for artists, visitors and mer-chants,” Cherie said. “Rosemary and the team she has put together come back each year trying to improve on the last. Seems like the next year is always better and that is a great feeling.”

To get some of that “great feeling” and maybe a little art on the side, call Cherie Piebes and give an hour, and help out. The festival is Satur-day, Sept 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday Sept. 26 in the Carmel Arts and Design District. Cherie is still in need of some people looking to immerse themselves into a fun at-mosphere working with other enthusiastic, civic minded folks. If you would like to get involved next weekend you can contact Cherie directly at [email protected] or call the Festival Info Line at 317-573-9602.

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

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COmmEntaRYby Samantha Volpe

“It’s officially happening, my mom made the reservations at Moon Palace”, my friend said.

As a senior at Carmel High School, I’ve had three years to look forward to the tradition of the senior spring break trip to Cancun. The vacation has included all inclusive resorts, minimal parental supervision and nearly un-limited alcohol, certainly none of which the spring break crowd wouldn’t enjoy.

After a decent amount of time arguing with my parents, it was decided that I would not be joining my friends in Mexico. Initially, I was frustrated in knowing I would be left out of so many events with all my friends. But, after educating myself on the current lifestyle in Mexico, I quickly got over it. Turns out, some colleges have even gone as far as sending out an email to students regarding the break in April, requesting that they not travel to Mexico.

My parents have told me stories from the news, and described articles they’ve read over the matter, but, I disregarded the information, assuming these grotesque stories were exagger-ated to keep me from being upset. Random kidnappings, murders, and hostage situations did not seem realistic. I thought that if we

aren’t discussing these current events in school, it must not be all that serious. In my classes, we never touch the topic of these hostile situa-tions taking place in parts of Mexico.

Upon doing research of my own, I came across news pieces that made me all the more thankful for living here in the United States and, that my parents really aren’t the bad guys I thought they were. Article after article, I found out the ugly truth about the current state of Mexico in 2010. The weekend in paradise wouldn’t be so relaxing with the idea of being kidnapped in the back of my mind. Studenttravel.about.com discussed the U.S. government’s Mexico travel warning, remind-ing citizens that the greatest potential danger is on the boarder and that toll roads are the safest in automotive travel.

It may be Carmel High’s tradition, but times have changed, and the pay off does not seem to be worth the risk. After speaking to more of my friends, I’ve found out I won’t be the only kid here in the US while our friends party in Mexico. Florida, anyone?

Not exactly paradise

Samantha Volpe is a senior at Carmel High School graduating in December and an intern with Current Publishing. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected].

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by margaret SutherlinCurrent in Carmel

For the past 13 years, artists from across the country, and per-formers from around the globe have converged on Main Street in Carmel to celebrate the arts and world cultures in the Carmel International Arts Festival.

The festival is an important example of Carmel’s commitment to the arts community, but also is a significant fundraiser for scholarships, local industry, and artsits partici-pating in the event. In a sluggish economy, events like this one are just as important to the vendors around the area as it is to artists who survive off the business they make at festivals.

“The event is really a catalyst to get people into the business in the district, and they’re not just the same people that come here, but new people,” said Rosemary Waters, festival president. “It really is one of the high caliber, premiere events here in Carmel. It’s a great showcase and an event people want to put on their calendars.”

The obvious candidates to receive the benefit of the festivals or activi-ties downtown are area shops and restaurants. The Carmel International Arts Festival is important to the galleries in the District, which have all been seeing the effects of the slowed economy. “(The festival) is the big-gest weekend for us the whole year,” said Cherie Peebes, owner of Artistan Masterpiece. “The Carmel International Arts Festival is really good for us and brings in lots of new customers.”

In addition to hotel accommodations which benefit especially a festival sponsor, the Hilton Garden Inn, additional traffic in the district shops and restaurants, and attention to Carmel from out of town visitors, the festival is an important part of the business of the artists. It is at festivals artists present their work for the public, and at the Carmel International Arts Festival, serious buyers are actively seeking pieces to add to their collec-tions or homes.

Winner of best in show for 2009, Andy Chen, said of the 15-20 shows he attends in a given year, the Carmel International Arts Festival is one of the most important. “The Carmel Arts Festival is usually one of the bet-ter shows I attend. Other people I knew thought it was good one with an interested (art focused) crowd,” he said. “Getting awards at festivals are a really great way for people to recognize your work. It is nice so when peo-ple do acquire the pieces from shows (where I’ve won an award), because there is a story with them.”

While Chen may heavily rely on his photography to sell at events, he and John Sweitzer of Campaign, Ill., recognize the importance to simply be at festivals to get their works before the public. Sweitzer creates fur-niture and admits he rarely sells at festivals because of the long process to make a decision about a piece.

“It can be six months to a year before we know the results of (business from a) festival,” said Sweitzer. “But festivals are important to get in front of the public and interact with them, so that we can make sales of our work later. We couldn’t do without the festivals we go to.”

And while the impact may be important on the local economy, and crucial for the survival of artists attending, the event still remains free for the public and supports scholarships for high school students, and the not-for-profit organization that plans the festival.

“The quality and quantity of artists really has been helpful for artists, who are with higher caliber peers and really with the best talent, which brings in bigger buyers who are more selective and really interested in the art,” said Rosemary Waters, while all the while supporting local business, budding art students and the creative artists and performers at the event.

13th annual Carmel International Arts Festival When: Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Where: Carmel Arts & Design District, Range Line Road and Main Street Price: Attendance is free; free parking is also available at Carmel High School with a shuttle service to the festivalInfo: For more information, visit www.carmelartsfestival.org

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Range Line StageSaturday 10 a.m. - Chinese Dragon Dance Team11 a.m. - CR Ryan Professional Magician12 p.m. - Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band1 p.m. - Emily Ann Thompson2 p.m. - Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band3 p.m. - Indianapolis Chinese Performing Arts4 p.m. - Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band5 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Barometer SoupSunday Opening - Bill Anderson with the Star Span-gled Banner10 a.m. - Janese Truver11 a.m. - Janese Truver12 p.m. - Minyo Club of Indianapolis1 p.m. - Island Breeze2 p.m. - International Dance Ensemble3 p.m. - Circle City Cloggers4 p.m. - Neela Moorty, Classic Indian DanceSecond State on 3rd StreetSaturday10 a.m. - Music11 a.m. - Emily Ann Thompson12 p.m. - Ahn’s Taekwondo1 p.m. - 2 Guys with Guitars2 p.m. - G2, The pre-professional Dance Company of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre3 p.m. - Dave Hepler and Frank Smith4 p.m. - The Meisterwinds5 p.m. - The Frog and Toad Mini MusicalSunday10 a.m. - Maple Trio11 a.m. - Doug Sauter and Kate Lamont12 p.m. - International Dance Ensemble1 p.m. - CR Ryan Professional Magician2 p.m. - “Slammer Jazz”3 p.m. - Island Breeze4 p.m. - The Lathans

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» CCS improves SAT scores – Carmel Clay Schools shows improvement in all areas on SAT Reasoning Test results for the class of 2010. Improvements con-tinue while five percent more students took the test than in 2009. In addition, Carmel High School had one perfect score of 2400 and another student score a 2390. CCS’ scores are higher than both state and national averages.

» CHS students compete for char-ity – Carmel High School Homecoming Week began Saturday and it a friendly competition between grade levels and faculty to see who can generate the most money for their designated non-profit. Charities selected by participating groups include: Promising Futures of Central Indiana (freshmen), Chaucie’s Place (sophomores), School on Wheels (juniors), Carmel Clay Public Library (seniors) and Carmel Clay Education Foundation (faculty). Grand totals and the winning group will be announced at Saturday’s Homecoming Dance.

» Essay contest – U.S. high school students and their teachers are invited to compete for nearly $115,000 in prize money by participating in the Bill of Rights Institute’s fifth annual Being an American Essay Contest. Top prize winners and their teachers will also receive all-expenses paid trips to the nation’s capital. Specifically, students are asked: “What civic value do you believe is most essential to being an American?” Complete contest details can be found at www.beinganamerican.org.

» u.S. dominates university rank-ings – U.S. universities dominate an international league table of the best institutions. The Times Higher Education magazine's table, based on a number of criteria, including teaching, research and staff and student mix, has Harvard top. California Institute of Technology is ranked at number two in the table, with Massachusetts Institute of Technology in third place. The only university outside of North America and the U.K. in the top 20 is the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, in Zurich.

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gRammaR lESSOnby brandie bohney

I did quite a bit of research on today’s topic. It’s a topic that has nagged at me for quite some time, and I hope you’ll indulge me.

Just because it may be an odd topic doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy the column.

And that’s the topic: The just because… doesn’t mean sentence construction. You’ve heard and probably said sentences in this format dozens of times. But it’s an odd assembly for a sentence.

I won’t go into a ton of crazy details, but I will say this: the just because… doesn’t mean construction is an anomaly in English, yet it is completely accepted even among most of the strictest grammarians. In fact, it’s a topic of conversation among grammarians as to why it’s acceptable, but there is little argument against its acceptance.

This is why so many people hate grammar. Some rather wonky constructions get complete acceptance for no apparent reason, while others, like the split infinitive and ending sentences in prepositions , are still scorned in spite of being less-than-scorn-worthy. It’s hard for the average punk on the street to know what to think.

In the case of just because… doesn’t mean, the assembly evolved over the course of about

a century from a construction that sought to deny inference of an idea from another fact. For example, if I say, “Just because Garrett’s paper is complete doesn’t mean he’ll turn it in on time,” I’m trying to keep my audience from inferring that Garrett will continue his streak of responsi-bility by actually turning in the paper he’s com-pleted. I’m letting you know that Garrett isn’t responsible, and one glimmer of hope shouldn’t be overestimated.

The construction evolved in such a way that it didn’t raise any eyebrows. No one bothered for a different construction, so it remains acceptable.

It appears, too, that the construction can be used with or without it preceding the doesn’t mean clause in the sentence: “Just because he is a congressman it doesn’t mean he’s incompetent,” is widely accepted as grammatically correct, even though I find it odd and awkward sounding.

Regardless, go on and use just because… doesn’t mean sentences. They’re okay, even if they don’t make sense grammatically.

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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PaREntIngby becky kapsalis

From the time our children are born, they are Evaluated, Judged, and Compared. One of the first phrases that is imposed on a newborn is “How much does s/he weigh?” an evaluation, followed by “s/he is perfect!” a judgment, and finally, “S/he looks just like you,” a comparison.

The kid is a minute old, and is forever on the path of E.J.C. Their performance at school, their class distinction and appearance all are part of the E.J.C. Needless to say these are endearing comments but, nevertheless, evaluative, judg-mental and comparative statements. Who do we think we are as adults, to be “know it all’s” of a child’s existence? And yet we accept the judgment, evaluation and comparisons others impose on our kids.

Why do we do that?One answer might be: “Because that’s what

we’re supposed to do. We’re the experienced adults therefore we know what’s best for our kids.” Really? Another might be: “I question my ability to parent properly so I need to yield to the so-called experts.” Really?

How about Noticing, Describing and Ap-

preciating as measurements for raising the whole child? When we notice, describe and appreci-ate we are raising positive thinking, responsive kids. Kids who will evaluate, judge and compare themselves against themselves giving them the emotionally intelligent edge for becoming suc-cessful human beings; answerable to themselves in a non-evaluative, non-judgmental, non-comparative way so as not evaluate, judge or compare others.

It’s not up to us to take away their opportu-nity to choose to be kind and decent people, nor is it up to us to place undue pressure on our kids to succeed. Who do we think we are? We are the bow and they are the arrow. We point them in a successful direction by noticing who they are, describing what we see in them and ap-preciating their accomplishments. As the arrow they can soar through the strength of our bow.

Hugs!

Becky Kapsalis. aka YiaYia (pronounced Ya-Ya.) is a certified parenting advocate and child behavior coach. You may reach her at 317-848-7979 or e-mail [email protected]

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Carmel High School Chemistry Club stu-dents are working to spread their love and knowledge of science beyond their high school classrooms, with a little instruction and ice cream.

The Science is Fun program, founded by Kevin Song, a senior at Carmel High School, teaches elementary students the value and excitement of science through hands on learn-ing and instruction.

Song said he was inspired to bring science to the classroom after his own experiences at a science fair at Eli Lily as a child. After winning a local scholarship for leadership and service, Song used the award to establish the program.

“I really enjoyed being in the classroom,” said Song. “Really because you can only learn so much in the classroom, and interacting to learn something is a lot more fun.”

Song recruited friends and members of the high school chemistry club to work as teachers, and coordinated a return to his own science

teacher, Mr. Peters’s, classroom for a lesson with the children.

At Forest Dale Elementary, fourth and fifth grade students learned about the chemistry of ice cream, and then with their high school teachers, created their own ice cream from sci-ence they had learned. The lesson was a treat for students, but also aimed at sparking elemen-tary children’s interest and excitement about the possibilities of science.

Chemistry club students hope to write more lessons making science interesting for students and continue to grow the program in other.

Photo by Karl Ahlrichs

Carmel High School Chemistry Club Students Rui Tong, Kevin Song, Ray Qian, Melinda Song.

Carmel students make chemistry a ‘cool treat’

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A Night to End Ovarian CancerFree and open to the public

7 - 9:00 p.m. At Artists on the Square

(853 Connor St., Noblesville)To make a donation or get more information visit www.janesmission.org and www.wordoncancer.org, or reach Younce at (317) 371-5975 or Manahan at (317) 385-3589.

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» Identifying ripe onions – Onions are nearly ripe when the tips of the leaves turn yellow. Break them at the necks. This will speed the final ripening process. Loosen the soil to encourage drying, and after a few days turn them up and let them cure on dry ground. Always handle them very carefully -- the slightest bruise will encourage rot to set in.

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» Shaken, Not Stirred – Promising Futures of Central Indiana will hold its largest fun-draising event of the year, the Shaken, Not Stirred Martini Party, on Sept. 30 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. The event will go from 6:30 to 10 p.m. and will include live and silent auctions, voting for the best martini and ap-petizer and much more. To learn more about the event, call Michele Whelchel at 773-6342.

» Dancing by the light of the moon – Local DJ Sunny Moon will present “Danc-ing by the Light of the Moon” Friday from 6:30-11:30 p.m. at the Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St., Carmel. Moon will play dance favorites and taking your requests. The evening includes a premium buffet, including prime rib. The cost is $29.99 per person. For more information or to make a reservation, call 843-9850.

» September gardening tips – 1. Com-post should be watered during dry peri-ods so that it remains active. 2. Now is a good time to evaluate the success of this year's garden. Make notes that will help you improve your garden next spring. 3. This is the best time to plant dormant evergreen trees and shrubs. 4. Correct any soil deficiencies you've noticed. Healthy soil is crucial to healthy plants.

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DISPatChES

by brandie bohneyCurrent in Carmel

Artists on the Square in Noblesville and Jane’s Mission will host the second annual Night to Fight Ovarian Cancer, this Saturday Sept. 25. The event benefits event benefits WORD (Women’s Oncology Research and Dialogue), an Indiana based not for profit run by Carmel resident Nathan Manahan.

WORD directly funds research for and edu-cation about gynecologic cancers, a good match for Night to Fight Ovarian Cancer, which hon-ors Jane Younce, a Noblesville writer who died of ovarian cancer in 2008.

Steve Younce, Jane’s husband, is an artist in his free time, and a member of the Hamilton County Artists Association. He chose an art

auction as a fundraiser for Jane’s Mission be-cause he felt it honored his wife as well.

His wife’s love for art made the fundraiser an obvious choice. Younce will be donating at least one of his works, and other pieces will be com-ing from numerous local artists as well as more distant artists, including a piece coming from a friend of Jane’s in England.

The number and variety of items will be even greater than last year’s event, which raised around $6,000 for WORD. A variety of pieces

will be available for purchase. There will also be numerous non-art items available at the silent auction, including a year’s worth of bread from Panera and an Indianapolis Colts gift package.

In addition to the silent auction, which will run the length of the two-hour event, the eve-ning will also include desserts and wine for no charge, and live entertainment, including Earl Tharpe a Native American flute player.

“I think we’ve really touched a lot of people,” said Younce.

Art for a cause

What: The Indianapolis Civic Theatre’s “Annie.”When: Sept. 10-25 Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.Where: Indianapolis Civic Theatre, Marian University campus, 3200 Cold Spring Road, IndianapolisCost: $25 to $32, depending on seatsInfo: www.civictheatre.orgDetails: Central Indiana residents – young, old and canine – will show off their talents and entertain audiences who are both young and young at heart with this popular Broadway hit, featuring such memorable songs as “Tomorrow,” “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” “Maybe” and “I Don’t Need Anything.”

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

Mo’s Irish PubThe following musical acts will be playing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 770-9020.Sept. 24 – Something Rather NaughtySept. 25 – Loo Abby

Noble Coffee and Tea Co.The following musical acts will be playing at 7 p.m. at Noble Coffee and Tea Co., 933 Logan St., Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 773-0339.Sept. 23 – Traveler’s Dream, $10 and $5.Oct. 9 – Jack Jones, $10 and $5.

The Little MermaidThe Pyramid Players presentation of the stage adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale, “The Little Mermaid,” continues through Nov. 6 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. The production is 1 hour long without intermission. Performances are for all ages, but offered particularly for children in preschool through sixth grade. Children will have the opportunity to meet the after each show for pictures and autographs. Tickets are $12.50 and include a snack. Performances are at 10 a.m. on Fridays and at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays, except Oct. 8, 15 and 16. For reservations, contact the box office at 317.872.9664 or visit the theater’s web site, www.beefandboards.com.

Mickey’s Irish PubThe following performances and events will take place this week at Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street. For more information call 573-9746.Wednesday - Texas Holdem PokerFriday - Lemon WheelSaturday - The Bishops

Pumpkin Harvest FestivalThe 37th annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Stonycreek Farms, 11366 State Road 38, Noblesville, opens Sept 25 and continues through Oct. 31. Admission is free but there is a charge for individual activities and parking. Pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, mums and corn stalks are for sale at the Pumpkin Store on weekends. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day.

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Local musician to play two shows Local musician Brandon Bowman will perform at two locations this week: Bucky’s Grill and Pub in Westfield at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Old Town Tavern in Carmel at 8 p.m. on Friday.

AnnieThe Civic Theatre has opened its 2010-11 season with the popular Broadway hit, “Annie.” Performances will run through Sept. 25, and show times are: Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. The musical is being presented at Marian University, 3200 Cold Springs Road. For show and ticket information, visit www.civictheatre.org.

Rounding ThirdActors Theatre of Indiana is presenting “Rounding Third” through Sept. 26 at the Carmel Community Playhouse in Clay Terrace. Performances run Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For more information about the show or to buy tickets, call 669-7983 or visit www.actorstheatreofindiana.org.

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New gallery opens in Carmel

Renaissance Fine Art & Design is now open in Carmel’s Arts & Design District at 246 W. Main Street. Owner Kathleen Stevens cut the ribbon with Mayor Jim Brainard on Sept. 10 to officially announce the gallery’s opening.

For more information about the gallery visit www.renaissancefineartanddesign.com.

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WInE knOWSby mo merhoof and luci Snyder

Summer is waning but it seems that the temperatures are rising and so the foods and wines we choose continue to reflect the hot, lazy season that we’re loath to surrender to the brisk activities of autumn. So for this really hot sum-mer, here’s what you will find our local celebri-ties drinking, if you just happen to see them at a local restaurant in the Art’s District.

James Brainard - Mayor of Carmel: Honig Sauvignon Blanc- American wine from Ruth-erford, Napa Valley – eminently affordable and like all sauvignon blancs it is slightly acidic but in this one the grapefruit taste is balanced with melon, lime and mango making it sophisticated but refreshing at the end of a long, hot day.

Hamilton Beverage, Payless Liquors and Vine & Table - $17.99

Brent Edstrom – V-P Marsh Supermarkets: Snake Eyes by Murphy Goode- Reserve So-noma– classic and jammy -this big fruit bomb has the density of a Cabernet without all the tannin and that slightly peppery finish you should expect in a Zin. This red will stand up to anything you grill and, don’t you love those Zin names?

Marsh - $37.99Rebecca Stevens - Executive Director of

the Hamilton County Humane Society: After a long day with dogs and cats, nothing suites her more that the fruity but not too sweet taste

of a summer Riesling. She likes Chateau Ste. Michelle -slightly chilled with crackers and cheese…woof woof!

Hamilton Beverage, Vine & Table, Payless Liquors and Crown $9.99-$16.49

Steven Libman –Executive Director, Center for the Performing Arts: Coming most recently from the wine county, Steven, predictably knows and likes the wines of Napa- his choice is a Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay –excel-lent summer selection with the full, refreshing taste of the grape and not the oak of the barrel. The finish is long, refined and smooth. I would expect no less.

Hamilton Beverage, Vine & Table and Crown Liquors -$33.99-$34.99

Salute – la dolce vita!

Wines to enjoy in the last days of summer

mo merhoff & luci Snyder

You may contact wine lovers Luci Snyder at [email protected] and Mo Merhoff- [email protected].

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» Find a hair stylist – Local Carmel entrepreneur and mom Janell Shaffer launched www.MyBestFriendsHair.com and is already seeing success. Since the hair industry is based in referrals, My Best Friend's Hair allows clients to review various hair stylists, and hair stylists to list themselves and their salons online. It's a one stop shop to find your perfect match for hair cut to hair type, and fabulous hair stylist."

» Steal Steve McQueen's sunglasses – This October, Persol is unveiling a brand-new line of classic Steve McQueen 714s, with the trademark McQueen blue lenses, tortoise housing, and collapsible body. The Italian master frame-makers took painstaking efforts to reproduce the originals, and even took a few steps to make them better. The collection is based on McQueen's three favorite color ways and limited to 10,000 handmade pieces, which will be available for $360 apiece at select Sunglass Hut locations nationwide.

-www.esquire.com

» Wearable art – The new Valence Plus and Copper Mould collections from Cora Sheibani's Jewelry line debuted at the London International Fine Art Fair earlier this summer. Each exquisitely crafted piece looks like a mini art installation. Sheibani sells privately but can be con-tacted via www.corasheibani.com.

-Vanity Fair

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IntERIORSby Vicky Earley

I do understand. Really, I do! Once a decision has been made to redo a room that impatient 6-year old in all of us comes to the surface! Here is a rundown of what to expect time wise for your designs: An initial appointment with a designer: Several days to several months depending on how the designer works and the client load at the given time.

A presentation based on your likes and needs: Once again this depends on how your decorator or designer works but it is realistic to expect anywhere from a few days to several weeks. We will often

bring a client into the studio for an in-depth look at likes and dislikes to expedite the process.

Custom upholstery pieces: Six to twelve weeks from the time the order is placed is rea-sonable. If it goes beyond 12 weeks, something is probably amiss such as a fabric backorder. Using fabric other than the furniture manu-facturers is often the key to a gorgeous piece of furniture but it can delay the process. It is a two step process since fabric must be ordered, marked and shipped to the manufacturer.

Shipping from manufacturer: Even when an item is in stock at the manufacturing source, there

can be a delay. The time involved with shipping is up to the truck drivers, the weather, and pure luck.

Custom window treatments: This can vary from a few weeks to several months. It all depends on who is supplying the labor. Proj-ects being fabricated by one of a larger, group workroom must get in line once all materials arrive. If it is the busy season, they fabrics and trims must wait patiently until it is their time. This is totally unpredictable. Design firms and stores who have in-house workrooms have more control over timing although the arrival of the fabrics can still bog the process down.

Kitchen remodel: My rule of thumb is a) take the time quoted by the individual doing the work. b) Take that number and multiply times two. This should give you a reasonable idea. The larger the project, the more opportu-nities there are for delays, out of stocks, unex-pected issues, and changes.

How long should this take?

Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact [email protected].

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by kevin kaneCurrent in Carmel

An internationally known fashion designer will be in Zionsville this weekend and a week of special events.

Mariana Zaharoff, an award-winning designer originally from Greece perhaps best known in the United States for creating a wedding dress for Ronald Reagan’s daughter in 1984, will put her work on display at Lilly’s Boutique in Zionsville during an outdoor fashion show entitled “Weav-ing Art into Fashion” this Sunday. The Chicago resident will then stay in town for the remainder of the week for a number of special events.

Zaharoff describes her clothing as “wearable art” and said the fashion show on Zionsville’s Main Street will show as many handmade pieces as she can fit into the 55-minute time slot. But she added that this won’t be like most fashion shows.

“It’s more like an event than a fashion show,” she said, adding that the day will be full of sur-prises. “You have to come see it to appreciate it.”

The event is free but donations will be ac-cepted on behalf of Witham Memorial Hospital. Additionally, a one-of-a-kind wedding dress will be auctioned off at the end of the show, with proceeds benefitting the hospital.

Joan Carney, owner of Lilly’s, said she imme-diately fell in love with Zaharoff’s designs when first encountering them and said she’s excited about seeing her work on display this weekend.

“This won’t be your typical fashion show,” she said. “This is the first time anything like this has ben done in Indiana.”

Outdoor fashion show to be held in Zionsville

The fashion show will be held Sunday, 2 p.m. at Main Street, Zionsville. The rest of the week will also be villed with various events featuring Zaharoff at Lilly’s Boutique, 205 Main Street. Monday, Sept. 27 – Custom fittings for items purchased during the fashion show, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Tuesday – Zaharoff will hold a book signing for her cookbook from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesday – A trunk show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will include the opportunity to make hand-painted t-shirts.Thursday - Meet the designer. Get up close and personal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.For more information, visit www.lillysboutiquegallery.com.

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The Bouffant: A Classy Spin on Snooki’s BumpThough Snooki from the Jersey Shore may have given the bouffant a bad name in recent months, teas-ing was hot on the runway at Fall 2010 Fashion Week. Tease hair with a wide-tooth comb to achieve this style. The key to avoiding the Jersey Shore look is to create the bump to-wards the back of the head. Use hair spray sparingly for a firm yet touch-able style

“People! I love to make

people feel great about themselves!” Tessi has a great sense of humor and a great ability to connect with her clients. This has helped her become the stylist she is today. Her favorite thing about dong hair is the change-ability “I love the client who trusts me enough to allow me to create a new look every time they’re in my chair.”

As a level 3 stylist, Tessi has learned to really listen to what her client needs, which is a key component to help them get their desired look. She has the ability to look at the whole picture, their lifestyle, how much time they have to get ready, and if they are open to change. Tessi believes that connecting to the guest is a must! Aside from being a stylist, Tessi keeps her creative side busy by interior decorating, drawing, jewelry design and making people laugh.

“I believe I have a great technical foundation, which is the base for all great hairdressers,” she said. Call Salon01 today at 317-580-0101 and book your appointment with Tessi, or visit us at www.salon01.com all of our stylist’s profiles.

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» Community’s Clutter Physician of the Year – The Indiana Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP) named Robert Clutter, M.D., as the 2010 Family Physi-cian of the Year at its recent annual confer-ence in French Lick, Ind. Dr. Clutter is a board-certified family phy-sician with Castleton Family Physicians, of Community Physicians of Indiana, and has been in practice in Castleton for more than 30 years. The Family Physician of the Year award is presented annually to an IAFP member who exemplifies the tradi-tion of the family physician and contrib-utes to the continuing good health of the citizens of Indiana.

» HDL cholesterol and cancer – High levels of this form of cholesterol, long known to protect the heart, may also help ward off cancer, according to an analysis published in June. The analysis, which combined the results of 24 prior studies and included some 140,000 peo-ple, found that every 10 point increase in HDL was linked with a 36 percent decreased cancer risk.

-Consumer Reports on Health

» Senior day and health fair – HCR Manor Care at Summer Trace will host an event filled with food, prizes, bingo and health services at its senior day and health fair, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $5 per person, which includes a lunch. All proceeds go to the Alzheimer’s Association. Please bring a food item for donation to the Salvation Army. Reserva-tions are required and can be made by calling 848-2448.

» Get flu vaccine as early as possible – Plan to be vaccinated as early in the fall as the vaccine becomes available. Your body will need at least two weeks to develop the protective antibodies. The 2010-2011 vaccine protects against one influenza H1N1 virus, one influenza H3N2 virus and one influenza B virus.

-Bottom Line Health

» A common back myth – It’s often said that “You just have to remember to straighten up.” However, “straightening up” is usually accompanied by muscle tension and distortion of the spine. It quickly leads to discomfort and fatigue, causing most people to return to slouch-ing.

-www.egwellness.com

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nUtRItIOnby laura marceno

It is known that B vitamins are an important component of our diets, from supporting and increasing metabolism, maintaining healthy skin, and enhancing our immune and nervous system function. Recently, a study was com-pleted that shows B vitamins may also play a role in preventing neurological degeneration in patients who are suffering from mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Mild cognitive impairment is characterized by slight problems with memory loss, language and loss of other mental functions. It is estimated that 16 percent of people over 70 years of age, suffer from MCI and also are at great risk for more severe impairment. Approximately 50 per-cent of elderly diagnosed with a form of MCI go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease or other seri-ous forms of dementia within another five years.

To more fully investigate the safety and effec-tiveness of B vitamins on those suffering from MCI, a clinical study was conducted by re-searchers at Oxford University. The study mea-sured the atrophy rate of the brain, or the brain’s rate of shrinkage, as well as conducted cognitive tests over two years. Patients were given a daily dose of a typical B6 and B12 vitamin supple-

ment compared to a placebo pill. The results were significant. Brain scans taken

at the beginning and end of the trial showed that patients receiving the B vitamin supple-ment had brains that shrank at half the rate of those receiving placebo. Additionally, patients that had a slower rate of brain atrophy also had the highest scores in mental tests, confirming that the B vitamins helped preserve mental functions.

There is some evidence that high levels of the amino acid homocysteine in the blood are linked to an increased risk in developing Alzheimer’s. B vitamins are known to control levels of homocysteine, and those patients with high levels of the amino acid showed the great-est benefit of the treatment.

Much further study is required, but it does give some hope of a simple treatment that will prevent onset of Alzheimer’s, a disease that cur-rently has no cure and affects 26 million people around the world and their families.

B vitamins may prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s

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Sally Feldman is a certified massage therapist and a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. For more information, e-mail her at [email protected]

maSSagEby Sally Feldman

Congratulations. You have chosen to help your dog to a better quality of life with pet massage. There is a difference between adequate health and optimal health. With massage, you are influencing the systems that when working together provide quality longevity. Ninety per-cent of the time, your dog’s response to massage will be a feeling of relaxation, calmness, balance and overall well being. Massage will help to nur-ture and calm your dog’s body, mind and spirit.

Pet massage is much more than “rubbing” your dog. It assists your dog to a greater level of homeostasis, or inner body awareness. It is an opportunity to resolve more and deeper causes for chronic, current, and potential physical is-sues. Here are some reasons to consider it:• Massage aids the nervous system and in-

creases circulation• Massage helps your dog unpeel to his deep-

est layers to resolve the real issues wherever they might be.

• Pet massage affects the underlying, deeply-

rooted causes that express behavior problems• Your dog can continue his life journey

lightened from his dysfunctional baggage. (And I thought I needed a therapist!)

• Massage affects the entire body in unex-pected and unpredictable ways. Just like in humans, the power of touch with intent is a remarkable thing.

Each dog is an individual and will have dif-ferent responses to massage depending on her temperament and breed. Deep massage on dogs requires knowledge of anatomy and should be performed only by a trained and certified practi-tioner, but there’s no reason you can’t give your pet a light, relaxing rubdown right at home.

For more info go to www.petmassage.com. They’ll love you for it.

Go! Fight! Win! Let the massages begin!

Woof! Dogs love a real massage

Each dog is an individual and will have different responses to massage depending on her temperament and breed.

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» Spirited awards party – Conner Prai-rie Interactive History Park held its eighth Spirit of the Prairie awards Sept. 11. Con-ner Prairie raised $67,803 this year which represents a 34 percent increase over 2009. The recipients of the awards were newly appointed Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole; entertainment executive, attorney & television/film producer Max L. Siegel; rabbi, author and civic leader Sandy Eisenberg Sasso; and civic leader and community volunteer Julie A. Davis.

» Shockproof stocks – These shares should be able to withstand another downturn in the economy.1. Covidien (COV) – Its medical devices are

not dependent on a strong economy.2. Range Resources (RRC) – A low-cost

leader that can withstand falling gas prices.3. Wells Fargo (WFC) – This company

has superior customer relationships and credit quality.

-Money

» Somerset celebrates 50 years - Public accounting and professional services firm Somerset CPAs is celebrating 50 years of serving clients in 2010. Today Somerset is made up of approximately 120 profes-sionals, including 23 principals. To honor their 50th year, Somerset will be hosting a reception on Sept. 30 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at its office at 3925 River Crossing Park-way, Indianapolis. A tribute to long-time clients will take place.

» A will’s not enough - According to a 2007 study done by Harris Interactive for Martindale-Hubbell, 55 percent of all Amer-icans don’t have a will. But there are actually five important estate planning documents that everyone should complete, including a will, living will, durable power of attorney, revocable living trust and health care power of attorney. These forms can be completed by any estate planning attorney or done yourself at sites like www.legalzoom.com and www.uslegalforms.com.

-Amicus Financial

» Get a better price – There are six words you can say to a salesman to get a better price on just about anything: “Can you do better for me?” It might make you squirm, but it works. In a reader poll con-ducted by Consumer Reports’ ShopSmart, nearly one in three women said they didn’t ask for a lower price for fear of looking foolish. But a vast majority of people who asked for a lower price got them.

-Consumer Reports

DISPatChESCOmmEntaRYby David Cain

Someone I work with just bought a new condo. From the outside both places look sur-prisingly similar. The condo and the apartment, while seemingly similar, they were dramatically different.

It was only a matter of days after she moved in that I heard the stories of people on her street coming to visit and welcome her to the neigh-borhood. Moving in on a Friday, by Tuesday everyone had introduced himself or herself. Within two weeks, she had a satellite dish in-stalled. The owner downstairs let the installation person know that they were putting it in the wrong place on the building. Within 20 days, she had learned that two retirees on the street kept a watchful eye on her comings and goings. Not for the sake of entertainment, but for safety.

As you drive up to each, they look the same. Both built with a vinyl-clad exterior and two story, walk-up designs. Both have sparse areas of brick and an unadorned entry. Both the apartment and the condo had metal mailboxes centrally located for all occupants of each street to share. However, in the condo complex, un-like the apartment complex, the residents have a different level of concern for what goes on. They are concerned and interested in everything.

What’s the difference? Why is one group of residents more interested than others? Why in one location does everyone know their neigh-bors and in another you only know a few? Why did it feel more uncomfortable and less secure in the apartment, but cozy and safe in the condo?

It’s as common at work as it is at home. Those with ownership in the outcomes are more vested in the circumstance. If you own the home, you’re more likely to be interested in who lives next door and in keeping the area clean and safe. It’s not that people in apartments are not interested in their neighbors and their safety: they are. However, they aren’t there for the long haul and, therefore, don’t have the same level of interest in their surroundings.

The same thing happens at work. If people have a vested interest in the outcome, they’ll be more accountable. If people don’t feel like they have ownership, they won’t be as concerned with the ultimate goals. In work, as it is with your home, it’s important that people have a stake in the outcome. They need an owner’s mentality.

David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David wel-comes your questions or comments at [email protected].

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Type: DuplexAge: Built in 1983Location: Near Main Street in Downtown Carmel Neighborhood: Wood Acre Park is a quaint community of duplexes within walking distance to the Monon Trail and Carmel’s Arts and Design District.Square footage: 1,152Rooms: This two-bedroom two-bath home has an open floor plan consisting of a great room with vaulted ceilings, sizable kitchen, office, laundry area and one-car garage. Strengths: This home is one-level which is desirable to many buyers. It is located in a quiet cul-de-sac location near a park and within walking distance to downtown Carmel. Buyers of this property will be able to enjoy all of the Carmel amenities at an affordable price point. Challenges: The dishwasher and stove need to be replaced. However, the seller is willing to offer an allowance toward replacement. I’ve been with Chase for a

long time because I didn’t need any credit cards and Chase is a one-stop shop for my banking.

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

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By partnering with agencies, organizations and practices through link-age agreements, The Cherish Center supports service providers by serving as a conduit to available resources. The center helps children and non-offending family members connect with agencies and services, facilitating long-term changes.

The center, available to law enforcement and the Department of Child Services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, is a state-of-the art child foren-sic interviewing facility with trained, experienced child forensic interview-ers. Designed as a neutral, child and family friendly environment that is dedicated to the “child first” principal, the center serves to facilitate the first step in investigating all cases of alleged sexual or physical abuse.

In addition, the center parts from the traditional view of a “child ad-vocacy center” that focuses primarily on forensic interviewing services by offering a full continuum of services that address all aspects of child advocacy.

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Shawn Miller is a lifelong car collector and president of SignificantCars.com, a successful collector car brokerage with a showroom at 2225 E 54th St, just west of Keystone.

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The Mercedes SL is arguably one of the fin-est sports cars ever made. From its inception in the 50s to today these cars have filled a niche at the top of the Mercedes line that has enduring appeal.

The first series are among the most collectible sports cars on the planet and are now trading north of $500,000. The “Pagoda” second series are really starting to take off value wise and top flight ex-amples are over $50,000. Our subject today is the Third Series, type 107, which had a long produc-tion run, with few visual changes, but lots of me-chanical updates along the way. These cars handle well, ride comfortably, and perform exceptionally well. They can go 100 MPH all day long! They exhibit the classic lines of the earlier cars while having a lot of very nice features that make them a lot more drivable. As most any Mercedes, they are good for hundreds of thousands of miles.

The earliest examples-the 380 SL-had timing chain issues, which was covered under recall and was usually replaced, but make sure before buying one, as this is an expensive fix. The 450 succeeded the 380 and is generally better but the 560 SL

produced from 86-89 is the Tank Roadster to buy. Not only is it more powerful, the rust issues that plagued the earlier cars was resolved, so they are generally in better condition at this point in time. Rust is the ultimate killer of these and any other European cars from this era, so avoid cars with structural corrosion.

Low mileage pristine examples are selling as high as $25,000, but good cars in nice condi-tion can easily be had under $15,000, with beaters trading in the $5-10,000 range. They have passed the bottom of their inverted bell curve and will only rise from this point. This car is better than money in the bank, if well bought.

The build quality of these cars is very high, so the cost of restoring a tired car will probably exceed the cost of buying the best one you can find. This is always the best tact when buying any collector car.

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

tEChnOlOgYby gary hubbard

The Internet browser is one of the most fundamental software programs that we all use and it’s a big battleground for companies trying to convince you that theirs is the best to use.

Unlike security software, it’s ok to have multiple browsers installed on your computer and in fact, it’s a really good idea to have at least two different browsers installed.

There are a number of reasons why you might want to leave multiple browsers installed. Primarily it’s because browsers are one of the most targeted programs by those with malicious intent on the Internet.

At any given time, you will see warnings about a newly dis-covered vulnerability or ‘hole’ in just about every browser, and in those situations, you would want to avoid using that browser and temporarily switch to another browser until the hole can be patched.

Another great reason to have multiple browsers installed is for troubleshooting Internet issues. When you are experiencing slow or no connection, switching to another browser can quickly help you track down the problem.

If the second browser is just as slow or can’t connect, then you would look towards the actual Internet connection, if the second browser works great, then the problem is likely corruption or infection in the primary browser.

Since Internet Explorer is the most commonly used, it’s also the most targeted by the bad guys. Many people avoid using it, but some financial institutions still only allow connections via In-ternet Explorer, so keeping it updated and accessible makes sense.

With all this in mind, you might consider doing what most technically astute users do: Keep two to three browsers installed,

use your primary browser for most surfing and keep the others around for troubleshooting and compatibility issues.

The amount of hard disk space that these browsers take up is insignificant on most modern computers, so getting rid of them to free up space isn’t really going to accomplish much.

The general consensus amongst the tech community as of this writing is that Chrome is the fastest and most secure browser, and Firefox has the most flexibility because of the huge number of add-ons that have been created for it.

There’s really no right or wrong answer for which browser you should use!

Why multiple browsers make sense

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RElatIOnShIPSby Rachael noble

In my sales job, instead of showing up at first meetings with a 100 page PowerPoint and brag-ging about how great my service and product is, I begin by asking questions about my client’s needs, objectives and challenges.

Nothing makes my prospect more interested in moving forward than truly being heard. Besides, how am I supposed to even pretend to offer a solution until I’ve delved into their chal-lenges and tailored our product to their needs?

Rather then deciding what we think our part-ner is feeling and then forcing a solution upon them, we should delve deeper into the issues.

Here are some ideas on how to truly under-stand your partner’s needs:

1. Ask questions. And then ask more ques-tions. Don’t stop at surface answers - delve deeper into the challenges and issues. Her behavior may actually be a symptom of a deeper problem. For instance, your sig-nificant other may say, “I hate that you’re going out with your friends this weekend.” Perhaps it’s not that she hates that you’re going out with them, but rather, she feels you spend every weekend away from her and would like some quality time.

2. Ask what the implications of these issues are. How is your not spending time with

her making her feel and affecting her every day life? Perhaps she doesn’t feel loved and is starting to take out her frustrations on the kids. Learning the implications of her struggles will help you better understand how she feels and will actually help her to work through what she’s feeling and why.

3. Truly listen. Give your partner undivided attention with no distractions.

4. Empathize. Let her know you hear her and understand what she is saying (even if you disagree with her viewpoint).

5. It’s important to not get defensive if you are the one causing the issues. Listen with an open mind and even if you don’t feel you are in the wrong, apologize for hurting her.

6. Don’t judge your partner or make her feel bad for the way she feels. Otherwise, she may not continue to communicate.

7. It’s important to know when to try fix a problem and when to just listen. Some-times we just need a kind ear and a shoul-der to cry on, and to know we are loved.

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

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SPIRItUalItYby bob Walters

“In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth.”(Genesis 1:1)

Considering that Creation is among the hot-test of contemporary, fighting words, flashpoint topics, so this could be a dangerous discussion.

However the intention here is to simply pres-ent a few non-combative thoughts on the how and why of Creation, not challenge anyone’s Christianity or second-guess God.

Neither is this an attempt to prove the six day teaching, nor to bash evolution, but we will put the Bible in its rightful and true spot as God’s voice.

The truths we’re working with are that God exists, God is eternal and uncreated, God is the creator of all things, God had a reason for creat-ing all things, God is omniscient and omnipo-tent, and the Bible is what it says it is.

Let’s also clearly state that the world is real, we are real, we are alive, we are aware, and what we do matters. Plus, it is reliably entrenched in our human brains to ask how and why Creation happened, and how and why we are here.

Science and Philosophy (God created them, too) ask how and why all the time.

Science asks: How do things happen? What are the predictable and repeatable results? What

are the facts?Philosophy asks: Why am I here? Why are we

here? What is truth? What is our purpose?The scientific “How” leads to facts: we find

out how God made things, leading to knowl-edge. And then, philosophically asking “Why” God made things leads to discovery of God’s purpose, leading to relationship and faith.

The Bible reveals little of “how” God created us, but is overwhelmingly packed with “why.” From Adam and Eve to Abraham to Moses to the Prophets to Jesus Christ to Paul, God describes His relationship with mankind, and the relation-ship He wants us to have with each other.

God’s purpose for Creation becomes clear as our faith grows, and that purpose boils down to one word: Love. God is love (1 John 4:8, 16), and his Son Jesus Christ entered this world to defeat death, remove our sin, and save us for eternal communion amid God’s love.

I appreciate science exploring how God does things, but am thankful beyond expression that faith is all we need to know why.

Creation, facts and purpose

Bob Walters (www.believerbob.blogspot.com, email [email protected]) thinks science is God’s way of having us look for Him in Creation. Too often we think we see ourselves instead.

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Initial situation: This home in the Avian Glen subdivision on the east side of Carmel was built in the mid-90s and included the original kitchen and a separate dining room. The home-owner wanted to update the existing appliances, oak cabinets with bulkheads and outdated tile flooring. They also wanted to figure out how to move or eliminate interior walls to open up the kitchen to the dining room.

Design phase: The design focused on three main areas: 1. completely relocating appliance locations 2. opening the wall to the dining room, and 3. figuring out how to add island or peninsula seating space.

Project schedule: The design phase started with the creation of three different overall de-sign schemes. The kitchen designer interviewed the homeowner to get a better understanding of how the family functioned and used the kitchen. After the overall scheme was finalized, the focus turned to materials with the selection of all new appliances as the first priority. The flooring for the entire first floor was reviewed to determine the best options for replacement.

Final product: Due to the cost of the new flooring and appliances it was decided to stick with stock cabinets to keep the overall proj-ect within budget. The existing cabinets were replaced with full overlay stock cabinets with raised panel doors in cherry wood with a cin-

namon finish. All drawers were upgraded to full extension and soft close. The stacked two-piece crown molding, glass cabinet doors and range hood cabinet helped to give the cabinets a more “custom” look. The new free-standing refrigera-tor was made to look built-in by ordering a counter-depth refrigerator and closely trimming out the space with fillers and panels. A new stone backsplash in a subway pattern was in-stalled including a decorative accent area under the hood. Finally, several lighting upgrades were added including new under cabinet lighting, pendants and new recessed can lights.

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Holly Lindzy is an Indiana accredited horticulturalist and advanced master gardener residing in Noblesville. Email your gardening woes (or wisdom) to [email protected] (write attn: Holly Lindzy in the subject line).

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Funny how your life circumstances can affect your day-to-day pleasures …and I don’t mean funny “ha ha.”

This past year, I went through a major life change, which, admittedly, is a tad scary. And when I had always dealt with stress and change with dirty hands and shoes, this year, those things just irritated me. I’d be outside pulling weeds and cutting things back with angry tears rolling down my face. Eventually, I just gave up.

Plants inside my house suffered, too. In fact, I had to throw one out that I’ve had since be-fore my daughter was born. Tears as I pitched it in the trash can outside, where was my wear-with-all?

Don’t get me wrong, I was relieved and actu-ally much happier after all this change. Really. I poured my heart and soul into my family, my work and my friendships. With a 10-year-old daugther, a full-time job and some of the great-est friends I’d ever had, I was plenty content. Until the raspberry plants in my wildflower patch taunted me from the driveway. Shut the door and move on…

And, you see, it wasn’t that my passion for horticulture had waned; it was more like loving dogs, until one day you get bitten by one, and then it may be a while before you stick your hand out there again. But you still love dogs.

But, oddly, my affinity for bugs and birds only blossomed as I’ve had the joy of sharing that with those fabulous friends of mine, who still sometimes shake their heads at me because I refuse to step on a spider.

I only hope that another winter will help deaden my anger towards my landscape. I should make plans to change it up a bit and make it all my own, perhaps that would spark my enthusiasm.

In the meantime, I’ll just suck it up, walk past my weeds and hope for better days…with-out raspberry plants and perhaps a brand new tree.

Here’s hoping for better days to bring me back to ‘earth’

I only hope that another winter will help deaden my anger towards my landscape.

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hUmORby Dick Wolfsie

The party’s over. Our 30 guests have gone home, but I’m a little concerned. I can’t find the cat’s scratching post, the cordless phone that was on the living room table or my brand new bicycle helmet.

I’m not accusing anyone of anything. The truth is, all those things are somewhere in the house. I just haven’t figured out where, yet. I put them all out of sight, and apparently out of mind.

My mother called it “straightening.” Mom was always telling me to straighten my room. Straightening was simply rearranging the clutter, with no suggestion that anything was to be dis-carded. When you’re a kid, you learn that hiding stuff is the fastest way to straighten.

To this day I am a very compulsive straight-ener. So is my wife.

With our party just hours from starting, it was time to straighten extra well. That’s when the old toaster, the dog’s bowl and the iPod were crammed in the back of a closet. The good news is that our home has never looked so neat. The

bad news is that I really like toast, enjoy music, and now the dog may have to drink out of the toilet.

The downstairs bathroom was sufficiently in order, but with more than two dozen people at our bash, it was possible that my “office” upstairs might attract some additional traffic. “Hide everything,” said Mary Ellen. “Your bath-room is a disgrace.”

That’s when I grabbed all everything and hid them in the...well, I put them under the...I lodged them behind the...I have no clue where they are.

The morning after this party, I couldn’t brush my teeth, comb my hair or take my Lipitor. Fortunately, when I finally got in the shower, I found it all piled up in the tub. Eventually everything will show up. But we really miss the dog.

Lost is space

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

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hUmORby mike Redmond

I’m a little miffed at the American Automo-bile Industry.

My dissatisfaction comes from the fact that it is pretty much impossible to get a new pickup truck with a manual transmission anymore.

I’ve been dinking around on the various auto-maker websites, checking out various models of truck and their options, and the fact is you can’t get a manual transmission unless you buy one of those Super Heavy Duty Gigantic Four Wheel Drive Turbo Diesel Mammoth Mountain Mover models with those Fire-Breathing Exhaust Pipes.

This is a little more truck than I need, seeing I’m not hauling trailers full of large zoo animals. In fact, most of the Super Heavy Duty trucks I’ve seen lately are going to work, running er-rands and taking the family on the occasional Sunday drive.

So why am I so stuck on a manual transmission?

Well, for starters, look at the name: Manual. Manly. A manual transmission is a manly trans-mission, perfectly suited for the American male who deep inside has imagined himself barreling down the open road, jamming gears on a semi full of contraband beer while Burt Reynolds gets ol’ Smokey off your tail, or some such Holly-wood ridiculous kind of thing.

Also, I think a manual transmission puts you

in greater control of the vehicle, and because automatic transmissions only encourage bad, distracted drivers.

And finally, I’m convinced that unless you’re driving some super-deluxe, six-figure sports car, a manual transmission is your best defense against car thieves. It’s just a theory, but I’m bet-ting most car thieves these days couldn’t drive a stick shift on the best day they ever had.

So, American Automobile Industry, I ask you: In the name of better vehicular control, better mileage, lower crime rates and much more manli-ness, please give some thought to restoring manu-al transmissions to basic full-size pickups. Do this and surely you will sell at least one…to me..

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

A manual truck is so hard to find

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What’s OCD? Also called canine compulsive disorder (CCD) and compulsive behavior disor-der (CBD), obsessive compulsive disorder have been defined by behavior researchers Dr. Andrew Luescher and Dr. Caroline Hewson as: “behav-iors that are usually brought on by conflict, but that are subsequently shown outside the original context. Compulsive behaviors seem abnormal because they are displayed out of context and are often repetitive, exaggerated, or sustained.”

Dr. Luescher, a veterinary behaviorist and director of Purdue University’s Animal Behavior Clinic, estimates that about 1 out of every 50 dogs are affected by canine compulsive disorder. Possible sources of the disorders are:• Physical restraints such as close confine-

ment and chaining.• Social conflicts that arise from competi-

tion for status, changes in social group, or separation.

• An unpredictable or uncontrollable Environment

• A lack of target object for normal behavior, or isolation.

Common compulsive disorders include be-haviors such as spinning, tail chasing, fly snap-ping, shadow chasing, air licking, flank sucking, persistent barking, and hallucinating. Despite the intriguing names for these behaviors, they are not fun for a dog or his humans. In fact, they can make life pretty miserable, and are evi-

dence that the dog is living in an environment that is stressful him.

If you think you’re animal is affected: • Explore, rule out, or treat medical condi-

tions that might contribute to stress, in-cluding thyroid problem.

• Increase exercise on a consistent schedule. This is an important one. Not only doe exercise use up energy that might otherwise feed OCD behaviors, but aerobic exercise promotes endorphin release, which has a calming effect.

• Manage your dog’s world to maximize structure and consistency and minimize stress and the likelihood she will develop compulsive behaviors.

• Be on the lookout for any signs you dog are developing a compulsive disorder and ad-dress them immediately if they appear.

• Avoid engaging in behaviors with your dog that are likely to elicit compulsive disorder such as chasing a flashlight or laser beam, or reinforcing tail chasing

There is a long list of things that can cause your dog stress, and also quite a few things that can be done to prevent the problem. More than can be listed in this space.

Contact your Vet or your local pet store pro-fessional if you think your pet might be affected.

Really obsessedXavier is a seven-month-old male reverse brindle Hound/American Pit Bull Terrier mix. Xavier is a real sweet-heart and has a wonderful disposi-tion! He gets along well with other dogs, he loves to play and he has an excellent tempera-ment. Xavier is a gentle and well man-nered boy who would do well in a home with children of any age.

Sugar is a six-year-old female tortie DLH. Sugar is quiet girl who is laid-back and prefers a calm home envi-ronment. She is spayed and litter box trained and very attached to her sis-ter, Spice. They often curl up together and have lived together their entire lives so to help keep them together we would do a two-for-one adoption fee. Sugar is beauti-ful with a silky coat and she qualifies for our PAWS Program - Partnering Animals With Seniors. Anyone age 55 or older can adopt her for a reduced fee.

For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974 or go to www.hamiltonhumane.com

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John Mikesell, owner of Izzy’s Place, A dog Bakery in Carmel, can be reached at [email protected].

There is a long list of things that can cause your dog stress, and also quite a few things that can be done to prevent the problem.

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Dr. Magnusson, a practicing veterinarian for the last decade, is now the owner of Leo’s Pet Care, a new veterinary hospital located at 106th and College. Contact Dr. Magnusson at [email protected] or 317-721-7387 (721-PETS).

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So I’m sure you all remem-ber my big beautiful black cat Motor from the last column, right? Well, Motor’s been a bad, bad boy lately. He’s been peeing in Leo’s room.

At first I thought it was Sophie, our black border collie mix dog. Sophie is getting older, so I thought maybe she couldn’t get to the back door in time and had an accident.

But no, this was definitely cat pee. Motor kindly confirmed our suspicions by emptying his entire giant cat bladder, right in front of us, onto Leo’s floor one night last week. Not just a little bit of pee either, a whole day’s worth. Thanks for that, Motor.

Seasoned cat owners know cats urinate on your stuff for one of two reasons, either something has irritated their bladder (infection, stone), or it’s behavioral. Your veterinarian can make the prop-er diagnosis through a series of tests: a complete physical examination, a urinalysis, a bacterial culture of the urine and x-rays of the bladder.

Motor’s test results were all normal. By that, I concluded that he must have Behavioral Inap-propriate Urination, likely caused by stress.

See, cats do not pee on your stuff because they are mad at you. Cats are incapable of anger, jealousy, or any of those other myriad emotions

we swear they feel. Rather, cats behaving badly mostly do so because of anxiety. In our case, I’m in the middle of starting our family’s very first veterinary hospital, which means I’m not home as often, and the cat senses the change in the house-

hold, so he expresses his anxiety by urinating. Treatment involves somehow making your

cat’s life less stressful. Sometimes that means give him a cleaner, bigger litter box, sometimes it means more attention, and sometimes it means Prozac, literally. We didn’t quite go the length of Prozac with Motor, but I did buy him a new litter box, and a brand new jug of un-scented clumping clay cat litter, and that seems to have helped. Plus lots of love and extra atten-tion have done wonders.

I wish I had some magic potion that would remove cat pee from carpet, but alas, veterinar-ians are not magicians. I’m using the same bac-teria, those enzyme laden concoctions from the store that you would. Until we get the smell out of his carpet, poor Leo is stuck sleeping on his mattress on the floor in the next room.

Cats handling stress

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